https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-01-02.pdf d783f48c9a903be403cb472cdbf26708 PDF Text Text NEWS ...wrap New chamber chief sets goals A look back t00 years ago 1985 Sports In Review Page 3 Page 7 Page 8 I Snowmobile is stolen in M’ville A stalled snowmobile abandoned by its owner near Middleville was reported stolen earl/ Sunday morning Jamie Wright of Whitneyville Rd.. Middleville, reported he discovered his 1973 Suzuki 340 snowmobile was missing late Saturday, after he had left the stalled sled parked it along the east side of M-37 just north of Glasgow road, after it quit tunning. ✓ Wright reported that he had left the vehicle parked after it stalled, and found it missing the next morning as he was returning to retrieve it According to the Hastings Team of the Michigan State Police, the snowmobile had apparently been carried away, as footprints in the snow indicated. The incident remains under in­ vestigation. County finds $100,000 error 2 motorists receive minor injuries by Robert J. Johnston An additional $100,000 has turned up in the budget of the Barry County Sheriffs Department, but officials say that the extra money would not have prevented cuts in the department's road patrol. “We don’t expect anything's going to happen (because of the error)," Theodore McKelvey, chairman of the finance com­ mittee of the board of commissioners said. "Of course the error is a real bad thing. We realize this, but actually, now that it’s discovered, it put the county in a little better financial position." . McKelvey said that the error of $104,688 occurred in February when four entries totalling that amount were posted twice. County Clerk Norval Thaler explained that the entries were posted to the expense side of the sheriff's budget to cover retroactive pay for deputies when the new contract was signed with the union. "It doesn't actually change the money that the cotmty's got," Thaler said, "but it did indicate that (the sheriff) had spent $100,000 more of his budget than he actually had spent." Thaler said that his office has been spending ..lost of the year trying to get the "bugs" out of the new county computer. McKelvey added that the clerk's staff put in a lotof overtime in March and April trying to get the computer set up and it war in this time period that the mistake occured. "The sheriffs department didn't catch it Two persons received slight injuries Friday when their vehicles collided on M-37 northwest of Starr School Road near Hastings. Robert Douglas Deaton, 38, of Riverside Dr., Battle Creek, was reportedly traveling northwest bound on M-37 when the vehicle be was driving spun out of control into the path of a ■ soutlieast bound car tk-iven by John Tuenessen, 79, of 5346 Gaskill Rd. Hastings. 1 The Barry County Sheriff Depart­ ment reported the Deaton vehicle had spun backwards into the opposite lane of travel due to snow and slippery conditions, and hit the Tuenessen vehicle. • Deaton was cited for violating the basic speed law and both m m sought their own treatement for their injuries. 'Woman escapes injury in accident A Kalamazoo woman escaped injury early Friday after her car slid 75 feet down an embankment on Delton Road near Delton. Cassandra Kay Kirk, 37, ot 5735 East Grand Ave., was traveling east on Delton Road at approximately 6:35 a m. when her car became entrenched in heavy snow, causing her to lose control of the vehicle. Kirk attemped to regain steering control, but was unable to as the car continued to increase its slide to the north shoulder, rotating counter^ clockwise and hitting a guard rail located off of the north roadway edge. According to the Barry County Sheriff's Department, the car proceeded to slide 75 feet down the steep embankment before coming to a rest. Deputies say further investigation revealed the car had slid across both traffic lanes to the north roadway edge before striking the guard rail. The accident ocurred about six tenths of a mile south of Wall Lake Road (M­ 43). Kirk was uninjured in the mishap. Lake Odessa man killed in accident One person was killed and three others were injured Friday when theecars collided head-on on Clark Road near Lake Odessa Bruce Henderson Eckardt, 61, of 6255 Clark Rd., Lake Odessa, was pronounced dead at the scene, after the truck he was riding in, driven by his sou, Brent Eckardt, 34, also of Clark Road, was hit bead_-on by another vehicle at about 1:45 p.m. The Barry County Sheriff Depart­ ment reports both vehicles were at­ tempting to straddle the center line of the road approximately two tenths of a mile north of Carlton Center Road, (M­ 43), in order to avoid getting caught in heavy snow drifts. Both Eckardts were taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings by the Lake Odessa ambulance. The younger Eckardt was later transferred to Blodgett Memorial Hospital's critical care unit, and was released Monday. The driver of the other vehicle, Danny Joe Mays. 24, of 1112 Second Ave. in Lake Odessa was treated and realesed from Pennock Hospital, and a passenger. Calvin Mays, 22, of Lake Odessa was admitted in good condition. Sheriff deputies say neither Eckardt had been wearing scat belts when the accident occurred, while both Calvin and Danny Mays were wearing retraints Funeral services were held lor Mr. Eckardt Monday al the Lakewood United Methodist Church. William R. Cook, Mayor Richard Thomas. Townships Charles Andrus, Autos What’s ahead in the coming year? Just as we take the time to look back at our accomplishments in the past year, the start of a new year gives us an opportunity to look ahead with plans for new ventures and en­ thusiasm for the challenges ahead. We have asked an array of community leaders togive their views on what happened in their particular fields in 1985 and to use their crystal balls for a look ahead into the new year. Douglas DeCamp, president, Flexfab. Inc.: "We just finished up 1985 with a fairly flat year and we see 1986 as continuing to be very flat. I feel that the overall economy is down for manufactured goods and for that reason, we’re feeling the pinch." DeCamp said that if the federal govern­ ment cuts back on its military business, it will have an effect on the coming year. He adds that while the automotive business was strong in 1985, he is expecting it to be "soft" if not “somewhat flat” in the coming year. The firm has about 20 to 25 percent of its business based in the automobile market and 40 percent of its business in military, government and government-related customers. While that government and military business is affected by the federal budgeting process, he notes that Flexfab produces "low ticket items" and that the government always has to buy spare parts. On the overall economy, the 25-year business veteran predicts that the economy is going to be flat at least through the first half of the year, but may pick up in the last half. "What is really affecting us is the value of the dollar which is allowing our foreign competition to move in and take over a lot of our standby business that we've had for many years," he said. "Our competition is from England and Canada and we see that getting no better unless the value of the dollar changes or the value of Canadian currency or th? English pound increase. "We do very little exporting, concentrating our business on the continental U.S. We’re looking at overseas markets, but un­ fortunately our kind of product is so bulky and light weight that it is difficult to sell overseas without making it there." Flexfab is primarily involved in the manufacture of flexible hose and duct products. Bill Dreyer, chairman of the chamber's retail committee, said he expects a "very strong economy" to benefit Hastings mer­ chants in 1986. Hastings retailers are "excited about the sesquicentennial" of the founding of Hastings this summer, he said. The August event will include special activities, and Dreyer noted it also will be a good retail opportunity. "We also want to continue to pick up on some of the same programs (the chamber has had in the past).” "...I think the economy will remain strong," he said. "My own business is blossoming .This has been the best year for the Village Squire. I see dress-up sports wear as a growth area of our store...and we’ll be expanding on that." Of 1985, Dreyer says, "it was good to see new (local) retail business and I know more new businesses will be coming in 1986." Charles Andrus, president, Andrus Chevrolet-Buick: Charlie Andrus likens the massive American auto industry to a train with the American consumer sitting in the engine and the car dealers stationed at the end of the line in the caboose. Andrus, president of Andrus ChevroletBuick in Hastings, says it is the consumer, by the number of sales and by its demands, who decides how fast the train will travel, when it will slow down, and what production changes and modifications it will force manufac­ turers to make. By being at the end of the train in the caboose, dealers can only react — sometimes too late — to what that consumerpowered engine decides to do. Continued on page 10 and we didn’t catch it," Thaler said. “It sounds like a lot of money, it sounds foolish, but that’s what happens." McKelvey said that since February, the treasurer’s office has not been "100 percent satisfied" with the February printout. He said that the computer printout had been reviewed line-by-line in April and May, but the error had not been found. “It was just a human error," he continued. "The women were really under a lot of pressure at the time. We can see how this could happen." In October, Sheriff David O. Wood an­ nounced that he would have to temporarily layoff 14 people — the entire road petrol — tor keep his budget balanced for the yeas. After shuffling the county budget, that layoff was reduced to permanent layoffs of three em­ ployees. McKelvey said that the department was $286,000 over its budget for the year. "Even if you add in the $104,000, the basis of the budget problem (in the department) is still the $186,000," McKelvey said McKelvey went on to point out that the county laid off nine people total because of a tight budget, and that only three of them were in the Sheriff’s Department. "1 just hope that now we can prevent further layoffs In 1986,” he said. "I don't think we could have otherwise." McKelvey said that the county's financial auditors recommend that they have a year- ConUnuad on page 10 County elected officials receive pay increases by Steve Horton The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners and the elected county depart­ ment heads will receive salary increases this year. The salary compensation board— a group of private citizens appointed by the com­ missioners to study and recommend the setting of these salaries— came up with the figures, and the board at its Dec 27 meeting approved them. Each of the commissioners will now receive a $5,800 annual salary, plus $30 per diem (approved meeting fee). The previous figures were $5,500 in salary and $30 per diem. The prosecuting attorney was raised from $40,664 to $42,408; the sheriff from $29,425 to $30,838; the clerk from $24,322 to $25,285; the treasurer from $23,680 to $24,650; the register of deeds from $22,248 to $23,190; and the drain commissioner from $19,148 to $20,000. The drain commissioner also earns a salary as head of the department of public works. Retired EW Bliss official named as interim planning director by Steve Horton The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners last week approved the hiring of Herman Bottcher as interim director of the county's planning and zoning department. Bottcher, a retired manufacturing manager with E.W. Bliss, will hold the position until Feb. 7. He will receive the equivalent of of the director’s salary of $16,218, or $1,351.56 per month. Bottcher is active with the City-County Joint Economic Development Corporation. Bottcher takes over for Winifred Foote, who retired as director on Friday, Dec. 27. Commissioner Richard Dean made the recommendation, noting that this will "give us time to get a job description together and interview prospective candidates”. "Hopefully, he will be able to help us write a job description for the position, which will assist us in filling it," Dean added. Commissioner Rae Hoare pointed out that there had been a recommendation that a job description be written for this position "after Winnie left”. Mrs. Foote had been with the department since 1966, starting off as a secretary in the then zqning administrator's office and shortly afterwards becoming the deputy administrator. Over the years the office has grown in duties, including the addition of planning responsibilities in 1972. Foote had been in charge of the department since 1979. Four charged in October homicide by Shelly Sulser Four suspects have been charged with one count of conspiracy to commit murder and two counts of first degree murder for the October shooting death of Larsing man Rodney Allen Fancher. Fancher, 24, of 709 Beulah SL, had been found shot to death alongside Bivens Rd. in Barry County on Oct. 5 with no dues as to how the incident occured. Following a lead from a witness who ap­ parently had knowledge of an alleged plan among three family members to murder Fancher, Michigan State Police troopers arrested the subjects and their hired gunman last weekend. The unidentified witness apparently said that Fancher was killed because of “internal family problems". Charged in the murder is Anna Marie Bushard, 47, of 709 Beulah St., the mother of Fancher s alleged girlfriend, Cora Bushard Also charged was Peggy Jean Stevens. 26. of 5007 Lansing Rd., Potterville, the sister of Fancher s girlfriend, and Harold Lee Stevens, 34, Peggy Stevens' husband. Harold Stevens and Anna Bushard are currently lodged in the Eaton County Jail under $50,000 bond, while Peggy Stevens is free on a personal recognizance bond. Being held without bond is the alleged gunman. Tony Hill, 32, of 6789 W. Lawrence Hwy.. Charlotte Fancher's body was discovered at ap­ proximately 4 p.m. on Oct. 5 on Bivens Rdjust south of Sager Rd. in Baltimore Township of Barry County by a passerby. Detective Sgt. Kenneth DeMott of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, said Fancher's body was in a ditch of a wooded area, laying face down. Pathologists then reported the death had occurred within 24 hours of when the body was found, and ruled that the man had died of a single gunshot wound to the chest. Fancher is believed to have been shot at the scene. The murder at that time was thought to have been connected with a high speed chase, involving a stolen vehicle, that ended u'hen the car crashed through a fence at Hastings High School Oct. 4, and the driver fled. DeMott now says the two incidents are not related. Prior to the discovery of Fancher’s body, his girlfriend reported Fancher missing to the Potterville Police. Oct. 4. after he faded to return home from work the evening of Oct. 3. She told police that Fancher had recently Posted a note in Don's Truck Stop in Lansing, advertising that he was available for hire to help unload trucks. On Wednesday, Oct. 2. between 7 and 7:30 a m., a man identifying himself as a trucker telephoned Fancher and asked to meet him the Blinker Lite Bar on US-27 near Potterville at 8:30 p.m. that evening to unload a truck. Fancher had agreed That day, Fancher, who worked with his brother picking corn for a farmer in Pot­ terville, went to work and received another phone call from the "trucker", who Fan­ cher’s girlfriend said identified himself as "Rich Hoovey” or "Rich Hoover”, correct spelling unknown. This time the "trucker” said his truck had broken down and he wouldn't be able to make their meeting until Thursday, Oct 3. DeMott reported Fancher's girlfriend told the police that he left their residence as planned on Thursday evening to meet the "trucker” at the bar. On Friday, after he did not return home, she called the Potterville Police and reported him missing. She said it was unusual for Fancher to not return home since he was a “homebody.” Police then located his car in the parking lot of the Blinking Lite Bar The Barry County Sheriffs Department worked with the State Police Post in Lansing, the Eaton County Sheriff's Department and the Potterville Police Department in the investigation. No further details pertaining to Fancher's death have been released. All the suspects have been charged by Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney G. Michael Hocking with one count of con­ spiracy to commit murder and two counts of first degree murder. If convicted, both charges could bring a maximum penalty of life imprisonment, with first degree murder alone bringing a man­ datory life sentence. At a Monday arraignment in Eaton County’s 56lh District Court, the subjects stood mute to the charges, and demanded a preliminary examination, which is scheduled for Jan. 9 at 10 a.m before Judge Kenneth Hansen �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 2,1986 ‘Developing Your Own Business’ theme of upcoming workshop A two-part workshop on developing your own business will be offered on two Tuesday nights, Jan. 21, and Jan. 28. between 7-10 a.m. at the Hastings High School. Marketing research, franchising, finding low-cost business opportunities, choosing a legal format, obtaining money, planning, forecasting and developing a successful profit-making business will be covered. This class will offer a half credit hour. The fee for this workshop is $60. The course is of limited size Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis, with registation deadline at Jan. 10. Charles (Chuck) Cherney will be the in­ structor. He earned his B.A. in marketing from Michigan State University, his M.B.A. in marketing from Western Michigan University, and has taken additional graduate work at Pennsylvania State University. He is a former college instructor of marxeting at both Clarion University in Pennsylvania and at Ferris State University. Currently Cherney is the owner of Cherney and Associates. He is a consultant to developers and lenders. His specialty is in the area of feasibility studies and appraisals. This is the first of four courses being of­ fered in the Hastings area for people who want to improve their job opportunities and become better at their jobs. The courses are sponsored by the Barry County-City of Hastings Joint Economic Development Commission (JEDC) in cooperation with Kellogg Community College, and with the assistance of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and the Barry Intermediate School District. . Each course is of limited size and registration will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. To register or for more information contact the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce-JEDC Office at 115 S. Jefferson Street, Hastings, or call 945-2454. Commodities distribution set for January 8 Note: In This Week’s Issue Of The Reminder several sites were inadvertently left out. Surplus cheese, butter, flour, rice and honey will ring in 1986 at the January distribution. Commodities are available in limited quantities and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis to those presenting a current blue commodity card at their chosen site. Cards that expire before Jan. 31, 1986, must be renewed prior to distribution day. There will be no site changes on the days of distribution. All new applications, renewals and changes on the commodity card, may be done at the sites on distribution day, or until Jan. 3, 1986, at the Community Action Agency Office, 220 W. Court St. Hastings, Michigan; telephone number 948-4883. To renew an expired card, persons must present: current blue commodity card; verification of income and household size. Examples of income verification: medicaid cards, social security pension statements, check stubs or direct deposit statements. The income criteria for the program have been increased to 160 percent of federal poverty level tor seniors and 130 percent of federal poverty level for all others- The income guidelines are as follows(Household Size. Gross monthly Income for Housholds, Under 60 Years. 60 Years and Older respectively). 1 ■ $569 $700; 2 - $764 940; 3 - $959 1.180' 4 $1,154 1.420. For each additional ’ family member add $195, $240. It is suggested that people bring bags or other containers in which to put the food they receive. To avoid waiting, people are en­ couraged not to arrive at their food sites until they have opened. This program is coordinated by the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. The purpose is to see that government surplus food is given to people of lower income in need. This is the 20th such distribution since cheese first became available in January 1982. The success of this program depends upon the goodwill and continued donations of time by over 500 volunteers and 50 sites in the CAA's fourcounty service area. Volunteers are needed to unload, pick up and help with commodities. Additional in­ formation may be obtained by contacting the Barry County Community Action Agency Office, at the Courts & Law Building, 220 W. Court St., Hastings, MI or call 948-4883. The times and sites are as follows: Barry County Distribution Sites: Wednesday. Jan 8, 1986. ' American Legion Post No. 484, 3801 Hickory Rd.. Hickory Comers. Mich. ■ 9 a m to 3 p.m. Assyria Township Hall, 8084 Tasker Rd at M-66 - 9 a.m. to 12 noon. After 60 Club of Middleville, Middleville Community Bldg., Middleville, Mich - io a.m. to 4 p.m. Department of Social Services, 555 W Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, Mich. - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crime prevention is the key to your personal safety by Hastings Police Chief Mark Stelnfort Have you ever been the victim of a crime? Being the victim of a violent crime is a South Jefferson Street News THE YEAR IN REVIEW 19B5 was a year to remember on South Jefferson Street. During this past year, a new edition of the SJS shopping guide was published and the much wanted SJS souvenir mug was offered as a prize In many of our events for the first time. Two new businesses opened on South Jefferson to outstanding reviews: Brand's Photo and the Mexican Connexion. Many of our existing stores remodeled or spiffed up their buildings. At the end of 1985 South Jefferson Street looks better than ever and even more Improvements are scheduled In 1986. Our thanks to all of you who participated in our many special celebrations during the year. Our New Year's resolution Is to continue and Improve the fine service, the great selec­ tions and the exciting events you have grown to expect when shopping our street. Best Wishes for a Happy New Year. 30% to 50% off Get all-out savings on all outerwear for all the family Woman’s: Sale 39.99 ■ 59.99 Orig. 59.00 to 119.00 Man’s: Sala 24.99 to 31.99 Orlg. 50.00 to 65.00 CNIdren’s: Sale 4.99 to 22.99 Orig. 7.99 to 49.00 Give the gifts that will keep everybody cozy In the cold. Right now, when all outerwear Is on sale So many col­ ors, so many sizes, so many super seasonable styles to choose from. Great active styles to keep the kids playing happily In the snow. Warm choices for mom and dad, too! c---------------------------------------------------------------------- > EVENTS 1. Trivia Day - January 4. Bring us a trivia question at Bosley's this week and If none of us can answer it, we will give you a 50' gift certificate. (One to a family.) 2. Carter Caves Crawlathon - Jan. 1. 3. Sewer Bowl - Jan. 1. The Plungers play the Flushers In the annual game at Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. 4. Earth at Perihelion ■ Jan. 2. 5. New Year's Dishonor List - January 1. Overworked words and phrases are annually banished on this day. Bring us a word or phrase that should be ban­ ished and we will give you a 50' gift cer­ tificate and pass your choice on to the ■ proper authorities. Sale Sale 12-99 9-99 Sale Women’s Sweaters Women’s Robes Orig. 14.00-20.00 Winterweight • Reduced Sale Sa/e 9.99 Women’s Flannel Sleepwear 14.99 Orig. 21.00-30.00 19.99 Orig. 28.00-32.00 Pajamas, Gowns 6. Prune Breakfast Month-January. 1. Carl Sandburg's Birthday - January 6. Sale AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky is having a sals this week to celebrate Tom Mix’s Birthday (Jan. 6). The buck is just as good as Tom was when it comes to lassoing the best weekly specials for you. Check them out each week in his Reminder ad. 2. Our Two for One photo special continues this week... Develop your holiday pic­ tures at Bosley's and receive an extra print free and replacement film also. See Bucky's ad for details. 18.99 Sale — Save 25 to 50% Men’s St. John’s Bay’ Quilt Lined Flannel Shirts Women’s Dressy Blouses Regulars and Tails 25% Off QUOTE: 30% Off All Men’s Dress Hosiery Orig. 8.99-20.00 Sale — save 4.99-9.99 30-50%Off 40 to 50% Luggage Family Slippers Orig. 6.99 to 14.00 25% Off All Bras, Bikinis, Briefs, Slips and Shapers | 25% Off Boys and Girls Hosiery, Underwear Samsonite® American Tourister® Sasson® White Sale Save on ...Sheets, Towels Pillows and Blankets Beeley’a JOPonnsy -OOWNtoX HASTINGS Put a new shine to your car and preserve its good looks! J WASH and BUFF WAX *3995 WASH WASH COMPLETE Clean-Up ’n ’n WIPE VAC »4»5 $995 $6495 Woth. buff woa. Interior clean and engine clean. JXndrus^ "/ am an idealist. I don't know where I'm going but I'm on my way. — Carl Sandburg PARK FREE devastating experience. Experiences of rape, muggings, assaults, robberies, stab­ bings or shootings ofter alter the victims life. Many victims probably couldn't have prevented themselves from becoming a victim. Frequently victims of these crimes happen to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. However, we can lower the chances of becoming a victim by our actions. Criminals commit their crimes because they have the opportunity to do so. If you can take away tlnse opportunities or minimize them, your chance of becoming a victim are minimized too. Lock everything you have that can be locked. That includes your house, your garage and your car. Do not ieave your keys in your car and do not hide your house or garage key on a nail nearby, under a mat or on the window sill. Bicycles, sleds, tools and other property are also apt to be stolen if left out in the open. It seems that there’s always someone out there that wants your stuff more than you do. When going out at night, always go with somebody. Groups are even safer. If you like to go out for walks, go with somebody. After dark, be extremely carlful and stay on well lighted streets. It is a good idea to stay away from the downtown area after business hours too. Some people believe they are safe if they carry a mace (tear gas) cannister with them. My persona) opinion is that it only gives you a false sense of security. The stuff is not effective. If you’re mugged, the assailant won’t be affected by the gas until he's a half a block.away. And that is if you were lucky enough to get it out in time and use it properly. The only person that benefits from you carrying the gas is the person that sold it to you. Crimes that may happen in your home can be minimized also. Do not open your door to everybody, and definately don’t let anybody in that you do not know. If a person wants to use your phone to get help for a flat tire or whatever, make the call for him or her. Once somebody gets into your home, anything is possible. Ifyou do have something stolen, it helps us help you if the property Li identifiable. Have on file somewhere, all the serial numbers of everything of value. Better yet, also engrave your driver’s license number on everything of value. If the item is recovered anywhere, the property can immediately be identified as yours. If you do become a victim of a crime, call the police immediately. If you come home some night and find that your home has been broken into, call the police before entering; the culprit may still be inside. The possibility of you becoming a victim of a crime during your life is very likely. But, you do have control of the probability of becoming a victim. Remember, it is not fun becoming a victim. Be careful and use good common sense. Try not to panic and study the individual enough so that you can give the police a good discription. If a vehicle is involved, get the vehicle's license number. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 945-2463. Any of our officers will be glad to help too. Sale — Save Sate Children’s Sleepwear 5. Check your Blood Pressure free at Bosley's and pick up a free copy of our Control Your Blood Pressure Guide. 6. Park Free behind Bosley's or on South Jefferson Street (get a free meter token at Bosley's) and shop Downtown Has­ tings. \________ _____________________________ —' Blends in Patterns Orig. $16.00 to $28.00 5.99-13.99 All Athletic Footwear 13.99-18.99 Ladies’ Skirts Sa/e All Children’s Sweaters 3. On special in our fragrance aisle this week/ Chantilly Hand and Body Lotion at Vi price. 4. A list of your 1985 prescription purchases is now available for tax or insurance use. Please call us a day ahead and we will have yours ready to pick up or we can mail it if you so desire. Sale Johnstown Township Fire Station. M-37 near Mill Lake. Battle Creek, Mich. - 9 a.m to 12 noon. Maple Valley Arms. 106 Lentz St., Nash­ ville, Mich - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prairierille Township Hall. 10115 Norris Rd., Delton. Mich. - 9:30a.m. to3p.m. Seventh Day Adventist Community. Service Center. 502 Green St., Hastings, Mich. • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Ambrose Church. 11252 Floria Rd.. Delton, Mich. -10 a.m. to 12 noon, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church, 6338 Velte Rd., Woodland. MI 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Francis Church, 11842 W. Nine Mile Rd., Orangeville, Mich. -12 noon to5 p.m. .^HAsrowa^j^. 1435 S. Hanover St. In Hastings Ph. 945-2425 9-5:30 Car Care Center [ 945-29941 OPEN Monday thrauoh Friday, 6:00 am to 5:00 p.m. �The Hastings Banner- Thursday. January 2.1986- Pane3 VIEWPOINT New chamber president sets goals for 1986 by Elaine Gilbert The new president of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce for 1986 says he’s starting the year with some sense of op­ timism as well as frustration. Chamber President Ken Radant, owner of WBCH Radio, says he’s "optimistic because I think small towns are great. They have the heritage, the roots and a lot of meaningful things for a lot of people. But, I’m frustrated because we take so much for granted and the chamber of commerce is one of the things we take for granted." With the beginning of a new year, he said ne would "like to see a lot more participation ;n the chamber and see a lot more of the businesses and industries join and par­ ticipate.” When Radant talks about frustrations, he also mentions "the lack of progress in the E.W. Bliss strike. And I’m frustrated about other local industries where the job market for the future has some question marks...this is an area where I think the chamber should start being more active. "We can’t interfere with their union or company business obviously, but I think it's time the chamber of commerce said, ‘hey, this affects a lot more than you realize, a lot more people than you realize.’ If we (the chamber) can do any nudging and just try to keep people talking and cooperating and so forth, that would be helpful.” Of his new leadership role In the chamber, Radant, who succeeds Norm Barlow as president, stresses that "being president of the chamber is not a one-man show — there’s the cooperation of not only chamber mem­ bers but people in the community.” 1986 will present several new opportunities for the chamber: naming a new executive director and supporting this summer’s sesquicentennial of the founding of Hastings, for example. He’s also hoping that 1986 will be the year that parking meters are removed in downtown Hastings. One of the first priorities for the chamber board will be selecting a successor for the post of executive director which is being vacated by Joan Foster who is moving to the Lapeer area. Because of that upcoming vacancy. Radant feels it’s a good time for the chamber to determine its future direction and possibly expand upon its role in the community. "We sincerely regret that Joan is leaving the community,” he commented. "She has really grown in that job as head of the chamber of commerce. Actually, she’s worn two-hats because half of her funcuag for the office has come from the JEDC (city-county Joint Economic Development Corporation), and she’s just walked a tightrope in keeping everything going. We do hate to lose her. (Foster’s last day as the chamber’s executive director is January 17 and she will be honored at a Jan. 15 reception at the Moose Hall in Hastings). "We (chamber members) have to explore with JEDC what our funding situation is going to be for the future,” said Radant. “They’re tied in with matching funds, etc. in some areas, and I don’t know whether the chamber will choose to have its own chamber executive or to share time. It just is contigent on a lot of things falling into place. The chamber inherently has some of the same aims as the JEDC — attracting and retaining industry, etc.” Radant favors increasing the chamber’s membership dues as a means to enhance chamber accomplishments. He feels the possibility of more dues will be a question the chamber board will consider. Chamber members should ask themselves, "Do we want it (the chamber) as a full-time operation, a part-time operation or what? And, is it really the best economy to pay a minimal amount of money just to say we have a chamber of commerce? Or is it really time to say, ’okay, let’s do something with IL Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — most, but not all, of the “^town retailers. na_Ldo 1X51 Pretend that the removal of Pjong meters is going to solve the needs of shopping in downtown ... t8' ^ut s k*nd of become a symbolic , nS-_ I think the city is going to eventually ", quite cooperative in seeing this because, n. you know, they recently passed the ^wntown Development Authority (DDA) a the tax base from downtown, the long *** base, is highly important to the city. .. , can certainly appreciate their (the ») problems because I’ve been a part of some local government myself," the former chairman of the county board of com­ missioners said “But just for the sake of one or two years worrying about the lost revenue «rom parking meetings. I think a healthier environment in our retail community is the Kenneth Radant Is the new president of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Let’s make a bigger investment and move forward.’” Radant says making a bigger investment in the chamber is the direction he would like to see the organization go. "It makes a lot more sense. "...We’ve got to start doing something about recruitment of new business...! think the chamber of commerce has to do more than it has in the past. Really we’ve been operating hand to mouth for so long...If we would make the commitment as a business community to really make more of an in­ vestment in the chamber of commerce, not only in money but erf time, then we could really start accomplishing some things" such as taking a leadership role in recruiting more business, especially several small In­ dus tries...There is a definite need for more job opportunities... “We just watch things happen instead of make things happen and it's just time to explore that opportunity — really get in­ volved In it," said Radant. “I'd just like to get more people excited and more people involved." Radant says the chamber-JEDC has been engaged in conversations with persons who have been interested in locating small in­ dustries in Hastings. However, those efforts lead to dead-ends because of the lack of buildings for immediate occupancy by in­ dus tries. “It would be ideal if we had local investors waiting in the wings, willing to spring into action, to construct a building that could be made available for lease," said Radant, noting that when opportunities happen to secure new industries, local backers have to be willing to move fast. Concerning the downtown., he is a staunch proponent for removing the parking meters which he describes as being "antiquainted” and a"hinderance to our retail community." "Rather than accomplishing the purpose of keeping traffic moving, sometimes they (parking meters) work in the other way and allow some pretty cheap parking fcr sone downtown employees who would like to stay there for as many hours as they want to. “I’ve been suggesting the removal of parking meters for several months now,” Radant said, noting that the Hastings City Council has appointed a study committee to look into the matter and report back to the council this month. “I think if we posted some time limits (for parking), two-hours or whatever and had some enfoi cement of the blatant violaters, we could get rid of this irritant to the customers." Radant said the chamber's retail division has already sent a letter to the city asking for removal of the meters. That request was a01? .an?e thing that we re a11 striving for. And I think the city can appreciate that." Radant said he is pleased with the city’s action regarding a DDA which he calls a good positive move." He also said the DDA is a good example "of the cooperative effort that can be ac­ complished when the city and business community work together. "A business commimity with a lot of vitality is good for all the citizens." • Shop in Hastings first is a message Radant to convey to residents of the area. 'You can’t find everything In a community the size of Hastings, but there are a lot of things that are now available that maybe people will assume are not available for one reason or another.” Often area residents "just don't give the local merchants a chance," be said. “I don’t think the public realizes that in addition to paying city and county taxes, business and industries support many of the basic things that are important to local people." He adds that probably most citizens have no idea how many times per year businesses are asked to make contributions to local causes and-or donate items for various organizations and school and youth groups, for instance. Radant also wishes "the general public, the customers, would tell us what they want in Hastings and give us more feedback (concerning selection, store hours, removal of parking meters, etc., ..They could get in touch with the chamber or me." On a lighter note. Radant is looking for­ ward to the August celebration of the 150th anniversary of Hastings* founding. Last year, be suggested the possibility of sup­ porting such a celebration and the board agreed and appointed two local men to bead a KBquicentenniai committee. The committee has met once for a general "buzz" session to discuss ideas and its next meeting will be Jan. 10. . "Many people remember the 1971 cenx,tonnial celebration (in Hastings) Which ‘commemorated 100-yearsas an incorporated city, notes Radant. "My own most vivid memories of the 1971 celebration concern the tremendous community spirit and the participation from all around the area. Everyone got involved and everyone loved it, and I hope we can all participate again this year. The August celebration will be held August 15-23, beginning with Fiberfest August 15-16 and concluding with Summerfest August 21­ 23. The main thrust of the sesquicentennial will be built between these two established and successful local events. "I believe Sesqui-iest will give Hastings a great focal point for the celebration of our past," said Radant. "However, in addition to looking back with some sense of pride, I think it’s even more important that we build on community spirit as we look to the future.” Radant moved to Hastings in 1958 when be — EDITORIAL Devoted to the community Everybody likes a compliment and elsewhere on this page we received one. A former resident who is visiting Hast.ngs says that The Banner is devoted to the interests of the community. Thank you. That comment is right on the mark of what the staff at The Banner tries to present in the paper each week. Serving the interests of the community means informing you, entertaining you, analyzing the news and commenting on it. The news staff of The Banner also handles news coverage in The Reminder and the Maple Valley News. In combination, our publications bring you every type of news in the community, from Little League baseball scores to murder trials. Every item of news that we print is important to some segment of the local community. That is part of what makes it news. Weekly and semi-weekly community newspapers are the fastest growing segment of the newspaper industry today. Behind that growth is evidence that people want to read the local news — news about local government, local schools, local sports, local chibs and local people. The beginning of the new year always is a time to stop and assess what you have been doing and to make adjustments where necessary. We have been doing that for our publications. Plans are being made to make some changes which we believe are for the better and to in­ troduce some new features. We will, however, continue to present a well rounded picture of the local news scene each week. Every change that we make will be dedicated to improving our products for our readers and advertisers. You, after all, determine what you want to see published. Wealways welcome your suggestions. If you've got an idea for a story or an improvement, give us a call or write us a letter. PUBLIC OPINION: What would you like to see in ’86? Deb Koan Continued on pogo 10 LETTERS FROM OUR READERS: Reader says county is run by ‘machine’ To the Editor: With the exception of the last two years I have lived in Barry County for the 48 years <if my life. I enjoyed living here, but due to work opportunities I now live in Florida. It’s good to be back for a few days visiting relatives and friends. I have enjoyed reading The Banner. It’s devoted to the interest of the residents of Barry County. I would like to comment on the "Political .Machine” of Barry County. It appears that all the sheriff has to do is blame the com­ puter for his failure to manage his budget In turn the "Machines” head (chair of Board of Commissions) blames the chairman of the finance committee and the wheels keep turning. The Sheriff gets his money and the other county departments get cut. Can you believe $156,000 will be given to probate court to run the juvenile home on Mill St? The wheels of the "political machine" keep turning. Wouldn’t the fair way be to require all county departments operate on last year’s budget and divide the increased tax dollars equally? Sincerely, JohnS. Pierce Historical theme urged for downtown district To the editor: our downtown bus.mw community is io set out toward a revitalization program I would like to suggest that they carefully consult with the community historians, in order to.develop a unique and alForhS^Cli1 eyo«ro(our neighboring citiet, Io!£ has in the last 10 I if« downtown area to the 1880 s. taTwas the first capita of Michigan, the original home of the JX. Hudson Company, and Fisher Body. A walk through downtown Ionia is now as refreshing as visiting one of the ethnic shopping areas in Toronto. The parking meters are gone. The street lights are old fashioned. The place has real class and it comes across with the real touch of being genuine and authentic, not "put on." We seem to have excellent connections to the Charlton Park Village: craft shows, old time music. Our children have their "Pioneer Days” in school each year. Would we dare consider an earlier era. say, the 1850's or 1860's? Some of our homes seem to date from that era. Esther Walton, what do you think? What would you say is Hastings’ most viable era? I believe we must listen very carefully to our historians here, because they are in the best position to give us a unique theme that is authentic and genuine. When we get this development theme, let's do it up real good. We’ll have Summerfests like this state has never seen before. Sincerely, Harold Freeman P.S. To anyone who's on "The Committee," the trip to Ionia is worth yoir while. Fish pond article sparks memories from reader To the Editor: I enjoyed reading Esther Waltons article on the Fish Ponds in Orangeville. It took a lot of time and work by a number of local people to bring about this endeavor. The Barry County Rod and Gun Club was dormant for a number of years and then started up again about 1932 or 1933. Conservation officer George Sumner started talking to get the old club started and it gathered speed and got going again. I remember Dr. Perry was president. Charles James vice-president. Albert Bessmer, one of the directors. Vem Leary, Homer Smith, and Art Willetts were very active. George Sumner came across the property for the Fish Ponds and took Mr. Brass of the Hastings Fish Ponds to take a look at the area in Orangeville. Then some conservation people came from Lansing and gave the o.k. The Van Volkenburg had not been contacted up to this point. Dr. Perry, George Sumner, on attorney, and I can't remember if Kim Sigler went this time ora later trip, and got a temtive agreement. Others who helped before the final papers were signed included Stuart Clement and the county clerk and a number of others whose names escape me. After the ponds were completed and stocked I remember helping feed the fish. It is something I will never forget. We placed a mortar box on the stem of a boat and put a 50 lb. bag of dry sheep manure in this box. Water was added to make a paste then as the boat was rowed around the pond the fish were fe d this paste a teaspoon full at a time. There were three ponds and it took a day to do one pond. There were 21 bags of manure so it took 21 days work. We fed each pond once a week fcr seven weeks. When we took the fish out in the fall some of them were three and four inches long. Earl Boyes of the Fuller Lumber Co. donated the use of the lumber truck to distribute the fish all over the county. I remember selling tickets for the fish fry that was held in the new county highway garage The price of the meal also included membership in the Barry County Rod and Gun Club for one year. The work that was donated for this event was really something The Consumers Power under the guidance of Frank Kelly put in a lot of used gas stoves in the machine shop of the garage and then had to put in a gas line under the CK&S tracks to supply them. The fish came from Detroit and I remember using Bessmer's Market truck to pick up 1000 pounds of perch filet. We hadn’t figured the ice That poor truck was right down on the axle. There just wasn’t any spring and every bump in the road was a real jar. At 20 mph it was a long drive from Detroit We drove into Willetts dairy about 7:30 and were greeted by about 10 or 15 concerned people. They all jumped in and unloaded the truck and started washing and cleaning the fish. A lot of items were donated by different firms and salesmen. Butter was donated by both Freeport and Middleville Creameries Chase and Sanborn coffee from two wholesale houses in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo cabbage for coleslaw from local farmers as well as potatoes, milk and cream from local dairies. The commerical name for Crisco was used to fry the fish and that was also donated. Paper coffee cups were to be used with some advertising on it but they were late in coming and I don't remember if they ever did arrive. Just thought these remarks might bring back some remembrances of times gone by. Max A. Dietrich Hastings Terry Baker Sue Lepard. Ada—I’d like to see the war in Afghanistan stop. That's one thing I can think of... I wish the Lord would come back. Abby Forbes. Hastings— I hope to get my driver’s license and a car when I turn 16 (next December). Deb Koan. Hastings— It would be nice if they could have a zoo in the Hastings area. Just a small one, so you wouldn't have to travel so far. Terry Baker. Hastings- I’d like to get a job. Banner Send form RS. 3579 to RO. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, RO Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... Wendell Strickland The new year is here! That time for resolutions and looking ahead. We asked some people around town to list something they'd like to see happen during the coming year— eithei personal or on a larger level. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 1 Thursday, January?, 1986 Subscription Rates: $10.00 per year In Barry County; 512.00 per year in adjoining counties; and 513.50 per year elsewhere. Robert VanderVeen Wendell Strickland, Johnstown Township: I’d like to see some great things happen in the community like a more dynamic downtown and the fairgrounds continue to improve. I don’t make New Year's resolutions. The last one I made was to resolve not to make another. I would like tosee the drivers in this county be a little more courteous, namely stay off my back bumper. That’s the only thing that bothers me. Robert VanderVeen, Hastings: I guess the first thing that comes to mind is that I hope there is significant progress in the peace talks between Russia and the United States . Hopefully 1986 will go as well ar 1985 and the economy and employment continue to go well. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 2,1986 News Eleanor Heacock Mary M. Coffman NASHVILLE - Mrs. Mary M. Coffman, 53, of 230 Phillips St., Nashville, died Sunday evening, Dec. 29,1985, at her home. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at the Nashville Baptist Church. Pastor Lester DeGroot will officiate with burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Nashville Baptist Church or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were by the Vogt Chapel Wren Funeral Homes. Mrs. Coffman was bom on Dec. 16,1932, in Buchannon, W.V., the daughter of Doy and Bertie (Taylor) Jack. She was raised in Buchannon and Fairmont W.V. attending schools there. She was married to Vincent Vessecchia in 1951. That marriage ended in divorce. She was married to John Coffman on Aug. 9,1960. She came to Nashville in 1966 from Fairmont, W.V. She was employed for 19 years at Owens Illinois Glass Co. in Charlotte retiring in 1983 due to ill health. She attended the Nashville Baptist Church. Mrs. Coffman is survived by her husband, John; seven sons, Anthony Vessecchia of Toano, VA., James Vessecchia of Blacksville, W.V., Richie and Randy Vessecchia and William Coffman nil of Nashville, Brian Coffman of Wyoming, MI, Bradley Coffman of Lansing; one daughter. Melissa Jo Coffman of Nashville; two step daughters, Chris Amreins of Chicago, Ill, and Rcsanne Kims of Kansas City, MO; one step son, John Coffman of North Platte, Neb.; 13 grandchildren; one stater, Mrs. Olura May Evans of Willowick, Ohio. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lester Jack. Elizabeth B. Adair KENTWOOD - Mrs. Elizabeth B. Adair. 68, of 4320 Kalamazoo Ave., SE, Kentwood, formerly of Hastings, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 1985 at the home of her daughter in Kalamazoo. Services were held 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. William Diehl officiated with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Assoc, or to Kalamazoo Visiting Nurses. Mrs. Adair was born Jan. 8, 1917 in North Carolina the daughter of Walter and Sudie (Johnston) Stanley. She was raised in North Carolina until 1929 when she moved with her family to Pontiac. She came to Hastings with her family in the late 1930’s. She graduated from Pontiac Central High School in 1936. She was married to Neil E. Adair on May 3, 1941. They lived m Hastings, Big Rapids and Grand Rapids all of their married life. She was employed with her husband in the home decorating business in Hastings and also worked in the office of Pennock Hospital. Later she was employed in the office at Big Rapids Community Hospital. Mrs. Adair is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Charles (Susan) Taylor of Kalamazoo; one son, Charles Adair of Buffalo, N.Y.: four grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Frances Mustard of Torrington, Conn., Mrs. Marjorie Lili of San Jose, CA and Mrs. Dorothy Beebe of Roswell, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil, on Nov. 30, 1977. Obituaries, continued on page 10 ATTEND SEMES FIRSt CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway Rev David D. Garrett Phone 944-ZZ29 Parvooage 945-3195 Church W here a Chriabaa rxpertrser make* you a member 930 am Sunday School; 1045 am Worahip Service; 6pm Fellowship Worship 7pm Wrdaaaday Prayer Hastings Area msr dnotd methowst church W Grew Sine*. Hntmp. MkH SHil'* (AIM 94S9574 David B Nelson )l . SutMkiy. Jan S - Worthy Ser »«v Rrew IM "God's Hein" Galatnin* BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF 4 4 7 M 30 .1 m A.fult Membership CUm l«Tl>rw 10 30 ■ m C>4fw Fellowship. CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Minister Ill lum. ILmIhi HrikkkM. WHC1I 11 IK) Clay Ro»» ?!->«• 945-4145 rewdence. 945 293Schurch. Sunday Service* 10a.m . u tn. Vow stup Senks- Sanctuary M.ui •Uy 6-7 <10 p tn Pastor PsirUi Bela ■able Study 11 a m.. Bvuiiag Service* 6 Hons Oenmillcc. 7 p.in. Boy Scout* Tues- p.m : Wednesday Bvening BiMe Study t ihy |.m 7 2:45 p m. Cub ix-n. 7:00 p m rruUre-K. Wetlwwluy. Jan K ■ 10:00 a tn Middleville Area I'MW Ikwnl 12 (■> nram UMW Luncheon HASTINGS ASSBMBI.Y OF GOD. 1674 with n-M'tvj'um* fcJO p-m Charted West Stair Road. Pastor J-A Campbell Chrar. 7 30 p m. Commission* and Phone 945-2245 Sunday School 945 in.; ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE. Rev. ('■■niuitlcv* Worahip 11.00 a.m.; Evening Service 7 Father Joacph Thacha, Paata Phone pra ; Wednesday Praise Gathering ? p.m 7V-XU9. Sunday Maa* 9:30 a m CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS. 600 N Airport Road., Hastings, 940 2104. Russell Soimci.t branch president. phone »4S-2314.i Counselors Kant Gibaon (94S4145) and Id Thana* |795 72B0| Sacramenl Meeting 9 30 am Sunday School 10:30 ara Fnmary. Retet Society Pnrathood. and Young Women at 1130 *m Work Merting second Thursday IttOO - MO ud eaeroae class every Wednesday 700 pm HIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH lUUtOK* Marti Allan J Wrcnank In lermt MtraU.i Etlew Higbrv. <>r Chn* tun M Sunday Jan 5 9 30 and 1100 Wuedap Service*. Nursery provided Hn>a>ka*l d *30 lervicv over WBCHAM ami FM •» .» Church Schrad Classes lot all l<> JO Chihlren > Char practice in U) Coltcv Hour in I he Church IXning Bonn Monday Jan 6 TOO Boy Seoul, will inert Wednesday. Jan 7 8 JO Hading* Area Ministerial AtMKialion UrtMldail tn leuvon Sharpe Mcnuuwl Hall '> 15 Circle 2, in the lamnge. 9 30Cir,1.' I nl the home of Rose Mane Dill otgltam I <«' Circle 4. at lhe borne of Mae Miullr 7 JOCirrteS at the homed Elcnor Haven 6 30 Kirk Ch«nr practice Thur* ,lay Jan u 7 JO Chancel Choo practice HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd. Ruiaell A. Sarver. Pastor. Ptwoe 945-9224. Worship service 10:30 a.m , evening service 6 p.m., classes for all apes. 945 a m Sunday school Usesday. Cottage Prayer Meeting, 7 00 pm PEACE REFORMED CHURCH M 37 at ■’armalee Rd.. Middleville Rev. Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 89I-15E5. Rev Charlei Doornboi. Assistant Pallor. Phone 795-3466 First Service 9 a.m ; Church School 10:15 am.: Second Service 13:15 a.m.: Evening Celebration 6 p.m Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Jinn E Cook of fioatrng Ccuntry Chapel Church School 9 am. worahip 10 «»: Banfleid Church School 10 a m . worship 11 30 a m GRACE WESLEY AN CHURCH. 130B S. Hanover. Hatting* Leonard D*vt*. Pastor Ph 94g 2256 or 945 9429 Sunday Sunday School 9 43 a m . Worahap 11am. Youth p.m.. Bimiiig Worahip t> p m . /e!lovr*hip and Coffee 7.15 p m Nureery for all r.-rvlce* Wedneiday CYC 6:45 p tn., pt tyer and BINe iludy 7 p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn Halting*. Michigan 944 8004 Kenneth W Gamer Pallor Jame* R Bar fell. Aaa' to lhe paitor in youth Sunday Semen Sunday School 9 45 a m Moen lag Worahip IIOO a m Evening Worahip 6 p m Wedneiday Family Night 6 30 AWANA Grade* K thru t. 7.00 pan Senia High Youth (Hou*eman HaDf. Nashville Area TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH, 216 Washington Nashville Rev. J.G Boomer Sunday School 9 43 a m ; Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.: Evening Service 6 00 p.m.; Bi ble Prayer. Wetineiday 7 00 p.m. ST CYRIL S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pallor A rn.iuon of St Row CaH,oh< Church Hasting* Saturday Mesa 6 30 p m Sunday Maia 930 am CHURCH OF THE NA2ARENE 30 < FuBer St. M 79 PaMor Thomas Voy.ra Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 a ra Morning Worahip Ham Evening Lemcri Youth 6 p rr. Evening Worslup 7 p ra : Wednesday mad week prayer 7 p.m Wednesday caravan program 7 p m The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner end these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complain Proscription Sat vice HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION Halting* and Lahn Odaato COLEMAN AGENCY of Halting*, Inc. Inauronca toe your Lda. Homa. Euimair ond Cor FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hoti.ng, RATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Mambar F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broodway • Hatting* BOSLEY PHARMACY -Pratcriptiom" • 1 IE S. deflation • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hosting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hosting*. Mxh.gan Orangeville- HASTINGS - Eleanor Heacock. 80, of 240 g North St.. Hastings died Thursday, Dec. 26 1985 at the Hastings Provincial House Services were Saturday. Dec. 28 at 1 p.m aj the Wren Funeral Home, with Rev. Father Leon H Pohl officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Mrs. Heacock, was born May 31. 1905, the daughter of Mathias and Catherine (Mertes) Holzmann. in St. Joseph, Wisconsin. Most of her life was spent in the Wisconsin area. She married Charles L. Heacock Feb. 2,1928. She moved to North Dakota in 1947 and to Hastings in June 1985. She is survived by three sons Charles Heacock of Hastings, Frank Heacock of Texas, and Lester Heacock of Florida; two daughters, Susan Carpenter and Judy Willingham both of Florida; twenty grand­ children and 10 great-granchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Charles in 1954 and by a son, Haroty Heacock. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Tryntje Post CLOVERDALE - Tryntje (Tina) Post, 91, of 1790 Woodland Dr., Long Lake, Clover­ dale, formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, Dec. 26 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings, where she had been a patient the last 10 days. Mrs. Post was born July 24, 1894 in Kampen, the Netherlands, the daughter of Albert and Tryntje (Pollard) Moes. She came to North Dakota in 1921, and moved from there to Michigan in 1939. She had lived in Kalamazoo until 9 years ago, when she went to reside with her son and daughter-in­ law, Pete and Louise Post in Lansing for seven years, and the past two years at lhe Long Lake address. She was employed for several years, during World War II, at the Upjohn Co. and the Kalamazoo State Hospital. She was a member of the North Park Reformed Church. She was married to Arend Post on Feb. 10,1921 and he preceded her in death May 24, 1965. Surviving are a son, Pete Post of Long Lake, Cloverdale; two grandsons, Dennis Post of the Isle of Man, Britain, and Arend Post of Olivet; one granddaughter, Mrs. James (Arlene) Oisten of Perry, Michigan; two great grandsons; two great grand­ daughters. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Funeral service was held Monday Dec. 30 at 2 p.m.. Rev. Jim Lester officiated and interment was at ML Ever-Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family desires that memorial contributions be made to the North Park Reformed Church, en­ velopes available at the funeral home. Bruce Eckardt LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Bn£e Hcnderwff Eckardt, 61, of Route 3, Clark Rd., Lake Odessa, died Dec. 27, 1985, due to an automobile accident. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 30 at 1:30 p.m. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Rev. Ward Pierce officiated. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to Lakewood United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel. Mr. Eckardt was born on Jan. 29,1934, in Hastings, the son of Carl and Florence (Henderson) Eckardt. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1942 and attended Michigan State majoring in agriculture. He married Eunice Gosch on Feb. 11, 1956 in Lansing. Mr. Eckardt lived and farmed in the Lake Odessa area all of his life. He was a member of the Lakewood United Methodist Church and the local Farm Bureau Assoc. Mr. Eckardt is survived by his wife, Eunice; two daughters, Mrs. Duane (DUne) Walter of Lake Odessa and Kathleen Eckardt ot Grand Rapids; one son, Brent Eckardt of Lake Odessa; his mother, Florence Eckardt of Lake Odessa, and one sister, Joyce Scott of Rawlins, Wyoming. ST CYRIL h METHODIC'* Gva Lake Father Dennis Boylan Pasta Phone 792 2849 Saturday Maas 5 p m Sunday Maw 7 30am h 1130am Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd t mi S Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School at 10a m Worship II am Evening Service at 7 om . Youth meet Sunday 6 pm Wed Prayer Bible 7 pm. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor Elmer J Faust On M 43 in Delton Services - Worship 10 45 a m Sunday School 9 30-10 30. Evening Ser vice 6 pm . United Methodist Women every IM Thursday 7.30 p m United MethouiM Men every 2nd Sunday 7 30 on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 29. Their grand­ son, Randy Rairigh, is now living in their old home. Marshall and Madeline Meyers celebrated Christmas on Christmas Eve with their family. Florence Hunt. Madeline's mother, came from Lake Odessa. Roger Meyers and his wife Sue. and their sons, Steven Meyers and his wife. Felicia, and their sons; Tim Meyers and a guest from Charlotte; and Mike and Jeff Meyers who still live at home, were all at lhe family farm for the holiday observance. The senior choir of Woodland United Methodist Church presented a cantata, "The Night The Angels Sang" on Sunday evening before Christmas. Solos were sur g by Evelyn Wegner and Mary Jo Bump, and as Greg Tyler was sick and could not sing his planned solo, that part was sung by the alto section of the choir. The church children’s Chrisfmac program was held during Sunday School hours the same day. Greg Tyler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Tyler, entered the Air Force the day after Christmas. He is a 1984 graduate of Lakewood High School and spent one year at Olivet College He will receive his basic training at San Antonio. Texas. Two Woodland churches held Christmas Eve Candlelight services. One al Woodland United Methodist included congregational singing, a sermon, and a candlelighting ceremony. The other, at Zion Lutheran, also included congregational singing and a candlelight ceremony. It also included reading of the Christmas Story from St. Mark, and Barbara Randall did a shadow­ portrayal of Mary, telling the Christmas story from Mary's viewpoint. The presen­ tation was very pretty and very impressive. Both churches were full. STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY Fib No. 85-278-CH NOTICtOFtAlX GRADY B. VICKERS and ALTHEA C. VICKERS. Plaintiffs. V8. VERN D. MOSTELLER and SANDRA MOSTELLER. Dalendanf*. DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9585 Attorney fot Plaintiffs In pursuance and by virtue of a judgment of the Circuit Court in the County of Borry. State of Michigan, mode ond entered on November 20. 1965 In a certain couse therein pending wherein Grody 9. Vickers and Althea C. Vickers, were plaintiff* and Vem D. MosteUer ond Sandro Modeller were defendants, notice is here­ by given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, al the east steps of the Courthouse situated in the City of Hostings, County of Barry, on January 31. 1986 al 9:00 a.t i. the following described property, all that cer­ tain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry and Stale of Michigan, described as follows: A parcel of land in the North­ west % of Soctlon U. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, described as beginning at a point in the center of the intersection of Fisher Rood with East State Rood on the North line of said Section 14. thence West along sold North section line in center of Slate Rood. 515 feet, thence South 415 feet, thence East 515 feet to North ar J South V, line, thence North clang sold % line to place of beginning. Hastings Town ship. Barry County. State of Michigan. Norval E. Thaler County Clerk Drafted By: David H. Tripp Attorney ot low BUSINESS ADDRESS: 206 S. Broodway Hosting*. Ml 49058 Phone:(616)945-9585 (1-23) • ATTENTION • Patients of Bastings Orttwpedic Clinic, P.C. — Office of — Keraetii S. Mtniaaa, NO. IDsrylS. larts, >.D. We hove moved to a nevy location in the SAME building. We ore now located on the ground floor directly across from the elevator. We hope to be able to serve our patients more efficiently in this new location. All our phone numbers will remain the some. If you have any questions, please call 945-9529. — THANK YOU — Professional - Cleaning DONNA M. JOHNSON (616) 948-4142 Planning Your Wedding? Welcome Wagon can help you plan your wedding with tips and suggestions from a wide range of wedding professionals. All at no cost to you! An Engagement Visit is easy to arrange. HI bring useful ideas and gifts, phis cards you can redeem for more gifts at local businesses. I’m as close as your phone and hope you’ll call soon to arrange for a convenient visit. 945-9808, 9484327 or 451-3144 TWO GREAT SPECIALS NOW you’ve got it... G. Arnold Towns SARASOTA, FLA - G. Arnold Towns, 66, of 729 41st St., Sarasota, Fla, formerly of Nash­ ville, passed away on Dec. 28, 1985 after a lingering illness. He was born in Woodland, Feb. 22,1919 the son of J. Lloyd and Edna (Tickner) Towns. He was married to the former Yvonne Ap^ pieman on May 5, 1940. He is survived by his wife Yvonne; two sons, Jon P. of Port Orchard, Washington and Nelson Arne of Bradenton, Fla.; several grandchildren; his mother Edna Towns of Woodland, and a brother, Paul Towns of Woodland. He was preceded in death by his father Lloyd in 1974 and his stater Marilyn in 1978. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Gun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd. two miles south of Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman. Pallor Larry Tungale. Sunday School Supt. Sunday School 9 45 a m Church Service* 11 a m 6pm Evening Servtce* Wednesday t> 30 p m SOCK 3 thru 6 grade*. 7pm Adult Prayer and Bi­ ble Study But raimitry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664 5ai3 for prek up Mr. and Mrs. Um, McDowell (ihc former Margaret Stowell) and their daughters Laurt^nd?rn%? Gene*0. Illinois were tn « oodland over Christmas. They spent one day with her parents. Mr and Mrs. Frank Schwarting. at their home on Wellman Road Also. Margaret s sister. Linda Olson, and her husband. Albem. came from Stanton for the holiday season. They brought their children, Paul and Tina. Each spent some time with another sister, Ann DeHoog. and her children before returning to their respective homes. Jeff Speas married Renee Minnis on Saturday afternoon at Kilpatrick Church A dinner was held at the home of Rev. George and Nadine Speas on Friday evening following a rehearsal for their son's wedding. Around 2S people attended the rehearsal and the dinner. Theweddingwasat2p.m. Renee Minnis is lhe daughter of Betty Shepherd of Brown Road and the late Perry Shepherd. Pastor George Speas conducted the wedding ceremony, and he also sang "The Lord's Prayer'1 during the ceremony. Jeff also sang a solo, and Linda Erb was the organist The bride wore a street-length white dress with silver sparkles. The matron of honor, Diane Sutton, who came from Wisconsin for the wedding, the bridesmaid, Tanya Minnis, daughter of the bride, and the flower girl, Casie Rogers, niece of the groom, all wore mauve dresses, also street-length. Doug Musbach of Woodland was the best man, and Andy Dahms of Lansing was a groomsman. They wore grey tuxedos. Ushers were Randy Shepherd, brother of the bride, and Chad Lake of Sunfield, cousin of the groom. The groom wore a black tuxedo Karen and Mark Rogers, lhe sister and brother-in-law of the groom, acted a master and mistress of ceremonies. Following the wedding a reception was held at Cunningham's Acre near Lake Odessa. A buffet dinner was served to the guests. Last Monday, Dec. 23, Inez Landis left Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids and went to the home of her brother to recouperate from injuries received in an accident that occured a few weeks ago. Mrs. Landis has a broker leg, broken ribs, and two broken collar bones. No one is sure when she will be able to return to Woodland. Bob and Virginia Crockford spent Christmas day with their son, Robert L. Crockford, and his family in Potterville. Robert and his wife have two daughters, Katie and Patty. Also Jane Crockford Lambert and her husband, Rob Lambert, brought their two sons, Eddie and Joshua, to the family gathering at her brother's. George and Nadiiic Speas held an open house at their home on Brown Roa J on Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m. Around 40 people attended the party. Punch, cookies, and a large sheet cake were served to the guests. Everyone who attends Kilpatrick Church was invited. Gayla and Charlie Brooks have moved from their home on State Street in Woodland to Lake Manor in Lake Odessa. They celebrated Christmas in their new quarters by Catherine Lucas Edmond L. Myers LAKE ODESSA ■ Mr. Edmond L. Myers Sr., 85. of Lake Odessa died Monday, Dec. 23 1985 at Barry County Medical Care Facility' Funeral services were held Friday, Dec 27 at Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa Rev. Richard Sessink officiated. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Mr. Myers was bom on July 27, 1900 in Fldredsville. PA. the son of Peter and Lucy (Sturdivant) Myers. He moved from Penri sylvania to Potterville in October, 1940 and then to the Woodland area in 1945. He married Madge Allen on Sept. 16 1922 inTowanda. PA. Mrs. Myers died In 197,? He was employed by General Telephone Co as a lineman for 20 year, retiring in 1965. Mr. Myers is survived by one daughter Mrs. Roy (Florence! Conklin of Lake Odessa; one son, Edmond Myers, jr of Grand Ledge; two staters, Ludy Tetter and Elizabeth Tuthill both of Burlington pa four grandchildren and two great gra^ Come in today and take advantage of our high nterest rates MONEY MARKET ALTERNATIVE (M.M.A.) INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT (I.R.A.) I.C.N.B. is now offering 7.00%* opr. in­ terest on our M.M.A. Plus - we’ll give you a genuine leather checkbook cover-• I.C.N.B. is now offering 10.15%* opr. in­ free when you add $2,500.00 to your cur­ rent M.M.A. during Nov., Dec. and Jan. terest on 5 year IRA's, ond 8.25% * opr. interest on 18 month fixed rate I.R.A’s. We’ll hold that rate for the entire length ofthel.R.A. s Specials Begin November 1 and End January 31, 1986 •Rat»» or* tubjacl to chango ••Checkbook eovar. ore not ovoiloble ot Woodland Branch Now is the time to visit your Loan Officer at Woodland National Bank fWD DOLAND' CQU41 HOUSISC — HOURS — Mon. - Thurs. 9 to 4:30 Friday 9 to 5:30 Saturday 9 to 12:30 - LENDER Member FDIC HATIOlNAL tWAMg^ 3674911 -CHRISTMAS HOURS — Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Day CLOSE 12:00 D*1-31 Year's Eve Day CLOSE 3.-00 �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, January 2, 1986— Page 5 Help your heart... Beware of cold weather eius Meyers-Smith announce marriage intentions Jim and Shari Musser of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Lynn Meyers to Joseph William Smith, son of Julia Smith of Freeport and the late Edward Smith Helen is a graduate of Hastings High School and is currently attending Davenport College of Business in Lansing. She is em­ ployed at Consumers Power in Lansing. Joe is a graduate of Lakewood High School and is currently employed at Hastings Manufac­ turing. A May 10 wedding is being planned. Owens-Kerns engagement told Mr. and Mrs. James Owens and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kerns are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Stacy Jo Owens to Robert Thomas Kerns. Stacy is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School and attends Kellogg Community College and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. She is employed by Summit Stationers at Lakeview Square Mall. Bob is a 1982 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is employed by Production Related Plastics of Richland. _ Arrangements for a September 1986 wedding are being made. Traditionally, winter is a time to warm by the hearth. But for an increasing number of Americans winter has inaUUd become a season of outdoor sports such «s Alpine and cross-country skiing. Many people, however, are not conditioned to the physical stress of outdoor activities, and are unaware of the potential dangers of being outdoors in cold weather. When winter sports enthusiasts fail to take certain precaution* the result can be accidental hypothermia­ Hypothermia is a drop in body tem­ perature. It is a potentially fatal condition, and the cause of death in most cases « hypothermia is heart failure. A large group of Americans, especially U* elderly and those with heart disease, are at special risk. As people gel older the ef­ ficiency of their bodies' thermostat! frecyiently decreases. Elderly people can actually begin to suffer the effects of hypothermia without knowning they are in danger. People with coronary heart disease frequently suffer attacks of chest pain called •‘angina pectoris" when they are outside in a snowstorm. Some studies suggest that harsh winter weather may increase a person's risk of heart attack due to overexertion. At lower temperatures your heart tolerates less exertion because your body reacts to cold by constricting the small ar­ teries. This natural response reduces loss of body heat by keeping more of your warm bioodin the major arteries, and away from the skin surface. The net effect of this blood flow restriction is to convert your skin from a radiator that dissipates heat, into a blanket that conserves it But when this occurs, your heart must work harder to pump blood through the narrowed arteries The extra ioad on the heart decreases its capacity to respond to exercise. The small arteries around your heart constrict too, reducing the supply of oxygen-containing blood to your heart muscle. The American Heart Association recommends you help your heart! When you are outdoors in cold weather avoid sudden exertion, like lifting a heavy shovel full of snow. Remember that in cold temperatures, even just walking through heavy wet snow or snow drifts can strain your heart. High winds, snow, rain, and cold tem­ peratures are all factors that can steal your body heat. Wind is especially important because it removes the layer of air your body has heated around you. At 30 degrees Fahrenheit in a 20-mile-per-hour wind, the cooling effect is equivalent to calm air at four degrees. Proper clothing is vital to keeping you warm. It is best to layer your clothing - this allows air to become trapped between the layers, and the trapped air serves as a sort of insulation. Also, wear a hat or head scarf. Much of the body’s heat can be lost through the head. And ears are especially susceptible to frostbite. Keep your hands and feet warm too. Because hands and feet have more surface area in comparison to their total mass, they tend to lose heat rapidly. Don’t drink alcoholic beverages before going outside or while out in the cold. The initial sensation of warmth from alcohol results from expansion of blood vessels in the skin. This causes needed heat to be drawn away from the body’s vital organs. Most important, have enough sense to come in out of the cold! f ‘ TUX RENTALS Group Roles Available Village Squire iMtec>.s*a (ClDHum -I sj I I 1 r fc: t Expert Tree & Stump Removal r Trimming & Cabling r — We do the complete job — i 55’ High Range • Fully insured i i Workman’s Compensation I: Phone ... 721-3318 or 962-7854 • 24 HRS. I r — Bonfield — i? CUT THIS AD OUT AND SAVE! CLYDESMiTH — TREEMAN Dowling. Michigan t*. —..*rt ~~ .-rr.-r- — Chief among Checking Accounts ...for Personal or Business Purposes Now Only... ’300°° Minimum Balance assures you... Unlimited Checkwriting with NO Service Charges... Fishers to observe 40th wedding anniversary The children of Lamar and Myrtle Fisher invite you to help them celebrate their parents' 40th wedding anniversary at an open house Saturday, Jan. 4,1986 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Delton V.F.W.. Please come and make their day. No gifts please. Marriage Licenses: William Beiser, 34 of Hastings and Cheryl Snyder, 29 of Hastings. Allen Hyatte, 30 of Hammond, Ind., and Alma Gerstenberg, 34 of Hammond, Ind. George Howell, 41 of Hastings and Karen White, 36 of Hastings Wayne Curtis, 23 of Nashville and Leigh McKellen, 23 of Ionia. Egon Nithammer, 45 of Plainwell and Loretta Walsh, 45 of Plainwell. Should your monthly balance fall below the required minimum, a charge of only $3.00 will be assessed for that month. Cranmore-Porritt announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cranmore are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Carol Cranmore, to Todd Porritt. Both are graduates of Thornapple Kellogg High School. A Feb. 15 wedding is being planned. Steven Bell, 19 of Hastings and Janet Preston, 23 of Hastings. Bruce Johnson, 27 of Studio City, Ca and Jill Wierings, 26 of Studio City, Ca. Robert Vanderbroegh, 41 of Plainwell and Linda Couzena, 39 of Plainwell. Brittney Dennison, 24 of Hastings and Luella Fassett, 23 of Nashville. David McCulligh, 28 of Hastings and Jane Koning, 32 of Hastings. Kevin Roscoe. 27 of Hastings and Cindy Burtts, 26 of Hastings. Historic Photograph of the Week — If you worry about your wampum, we know you’ll want to look into this at... Above is a photograph of the Barry Hotel, taken before 1900. The lodging was located on the current Reahm car lot at the corner of Mlchloan and State Streets. Need to reach a Local Audience with Your Ad? WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC Then c0'’**0' All deposits insured up to $100,000°° The Hastings Banner 948-8051 improve your businesses and management skills^ | oiiivmowrr Four courses are being offered in the Hastings area for people who want to become better at their jobs and improve 4^ their job opportunities. The courses are sponsored by the Barry County/City of Hastings JEDC In cooperation with Kellogg Com, munity College with the assistance of the Hastings Area Chamber ^jfl of Commerce and Barry Intermediate School District. Diet Center is Coming to Hastings! NOW YOU CAN LOSE 17 TO 25 POUNDS IN JUST 6 WEEKS! AND WHAT'S MORE IMPORTANT, WE LL TEACH YOU HOW TO KEEP IT OFF! 'OPENING MONDAY, JANUARY 20| " 1C15 S. BEDFORD ROAD (M-37) (Next to Cappon Oil) T to6 P.M. Monday thru Friday; Saturday 8 to 12 p-m. rnlk will be taken the week of JANUARY 13-17 between 12-4 to make appointments or for a FREE Introductory Consultation telephone — 948-4033 DEVELOPING YOUR OWN BUSINESS Marketing research, franchising, finding low-cost business oppor­ tunities, choosing a legal format, obtaining money, planning, forecasting and developing a successful profit-making business will be covered. Tuesday, January 21 and 28,1986 T.-OO-KHX) p.m. (6 Hre.) Hastings High School 1/2 Credit Hour SCrtOO OU Cost: — REGISTER BY JANUARY 10, 1985 — SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT Roles and responsibilities of« supervisor, setting goals, Implement­ ing action plans, team building, managing time, delegating, problem solving and quality control concepts will be covered. Thursday, February 6, 13, 20, 27, 1986 1/2 Credit Hour 7:00-10dX> p.m. (12 Hrs.) S1 Ort 00 Hastings High School Cost: IfcU COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR MANAGERS (MANA 282) This course Is designed for those whose responsibilities involve writ­ ten or oral communications Inside, as well as outside, the company. It will include a refresher In wo*1 usage, grammar, tone and sentence structure. Use these elements to produce more effective letters, memos, proposals and report3- Wednesday, March 26 • ApHI 30, 198g (S wks.) 1 Credit Hour 6:30-9:30 p.m. (18 Hre.) $4 QfiOO Hastings High School Cost: IOV COMPUTER BASICS FOR MANAGEMENT (MANA 283) This course is designed tor all non-EDP personnel who require a knowledge of the computer function from a managerial point of view and who rely on computer Input for decision-making data tn clear, non-technical language, this course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the uses and working of the computer. Tuesday, February 18 ■ March 25. 1986 (6 Wks./ 1 Credit Hour 6:30-9:30 p.m. (18 Hra.) $-1 QrtOO Hastings High School Cost: I OU Each course is of limited size and registration will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. Call today to register to improve your on the job skills. To register or for more information, contact the: Hastings Area Chamber/ JEDC Office 115 S. Jefferson St., Hastings • 945-2454 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 2,1986 Be a part of Hastings ...a part of Barry County Read the news of your local community every week in... The Hastings Banner When you live in Barry County, you want to know about the activities in your community, from the births and marriages to county government and school millage issues. Knowing your community and its people makes you feel more ot home. Every week, the Hostings Banner brings you articles that tell who is news and what is news. The Banner's news staff keeps tabs on City Hall, the County Court­ house, Hastings, Delton and Middleville school boards, circuit and district courts, and area police agencies. You can read sports news tfgtgoes beyond high school to cover bowling, golf, sofjjcll, fishing and hunting in season. News of local clubs, social activities and school events can also be found in The Banner, along with special columns on local history, antiques, public opinion and cooking. You can’t get all of the news of Hastings and Barry County unless you get The Hastings Banner. Just think what you might have missed already I Fill out the coupon below and mail It today. Today’s News Is tomorrow’s history. While the big news of the world is reported in headlines of major newspapers in city after city across the nation, the news of Hastings and Barry County can be found only in The Hastings Banner. The Banner serves as the chronicle of life in our community and is so important to future historians that it is being preserved on microfilm at the University of Michigan. Nowhere else are local names and places, including your name, as important as in The Hastings Banner. When you buy a subscription to The Hastings Banner, you help to preserve the history of our people, our city, our county, our community organizations, our industries and our schools. Subscribe today! Save off news stand Only... I $1900 PER YEAR in BARRY COUNTY Send my subscription to I NAME Lake Odessa News: The December regular meeting of the Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315 of the Order of the Eastern Star was held Tuesday at 8 p.m in the Masonic Temple. Rev. Ward and Muriel Pierce were welcomed into mem­ bership. After the business meeting a Christmas party was held in the dining room, with refreshments served by Betty Logan and Letah and Clayton Boyce. A gift exchange followed. On Monday, Jan. 6. a joint School of In­ struction for the Lake Oddessa Chapter and the Mulliken Chapter No. 161 will be held at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Delores Waldo, Grand Conductress from Wacousta Chapter will be the instructor. Refreshments will be served after the school. The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 8 p.m. The December meeting of the Women’s Fellowship of the 1st Congregational Church was held Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the church dining room President Janet Thomas presided at the business meeting. Program chairman Ardene Lackey introduced young lady foreign exchange students from Israel and Norway who talked on their respective countries. Refreshments were served by Carole Jackson and Vicki and Marge Erickson. A cookie exchange was then held, followed by a gift exchange and gifts were wrapped for shut-in members. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 1:30 p.m. in the church dining room. Congratulations to Howard and Ethel Haddix who celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on Nov. 19. They have been residents of the Lake Odessa area for years. Melvin and Yvonne Brooks have moved from their Barber Road home near Hastings to a home on Jordan Lake Avenue they purchased from Rolland Hostetler as the Hostettiers moved to the Hastings area. Geraldine Klahn is spending a few days at her apartment at Lake Manor before returning to Muskegon to the home of her daughter and family and expects to return to the hospital for more surgery. She sold her home on South Fourth Avenue after the death of her husband Ernest. Lake Odessa has lost two more people over 90 recently— Mrs. Ruby Waite, 106, and Lillie Wilson, 92. Several residents are in their 90s and one is over 100 years who resides in a rest home here. Cecile Perin accompanied her son, Larry Perin, and family to Troy to visit the Dennis Dorn family. Larry and family spent the weekend but his mother remained for a longer visit. Dean Michael was bom Nov. 23 at the Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids to Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Barker of Lake Odessa. The baby weighed nine pounds, four ounces, and joins a sister. Crystal, and a brother, Scott Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barker of Sunfield and Mrs. Beatrice Chila of Corunna and Theo Goodman of Newberry. Belated holiday greetings to everyone and may all receive many blessings in the new year. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Armbruster of Lake Odessa have announced the engagement of their daughter, Beth Ann, to Loren E. Mazurek of Woodland. Wedding plans are being made for May 24, 1986. Beth is a graduate of Lakewood High School Class of 1983 and is a 1984 graduate of a business college. She is employed at the Lake Odessa Machine Products. Loren, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Mazurek, is also a graduate of the Class of 1982 of Lakewood and is employed by the Copy Center in Grand Rapids after completing a graduate course at ITT in 1984. Carl and May Fawley remember their wedding 50 years ago as a terrible blizzard came and no one was traveling. That date was Dec. 15. Steve Secor is not seeking reelection as village president, a position he has held for six years. He had also served on council as well as in other village functions. A few face or at least a different one will, thus, be oc­ cupying that seat after the election. Nov. 15 was the date of the birth of Ashley Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Alan Jackson. Grand­ parents are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brandt of Lake Odessa and June Jackson of Eagle. The December regular meeting of Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315 of the Order of the Eastern Star was held Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Rev. Ward and Muriel Pierce were welcomed into membership. After the business meeting a Christmas party was held in the dining room, with refreshments served by Betty Logan and Letah and Clayton Boyce. A gift exchange followed. On Monday, Jan. 6, a joint School of In­ struction for the Lake Odessa Chapter and Mulliken Chapter No. 161 will be held at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Delores Waldo, Grand Conductress from the Wacousta Chapter will be the instructor. Refreshments will be served after the school. The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 8 p.m. The December meeting of the Women s Fellowship of the 1st Congregational Church was held Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the church dining room. President Janet Thomas presided at the business meeting. Program Chairman Ardene Lackey in­ troduced young lady foreign exchange students from Israel and Norway and the two talked about their respective countries. Refreshments were served by Carole Jackson and Vicki and Marge Erickson. A cookie exchange was then held, followed by a gift exchange. Gifts were also wrapped for shut-in members. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, Jan. 8. at 1:30 p.m. in the church dining room. Congratulations to Howard and Ethel Haddix who celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on Nov. 19. They have been residents of the Lake Odessa area for years. Melvin and Yvonne Brooks have moved from their Barber Road home near Hastings to a home on Jordan Lake Avenue. They purchased it from Rolland Hostettier as the Hostettlers moved to the Hastings area. Geraldine Klahn is spending a few days at her apartment in Lake Manor before returning to Muskegon to the home of her daughter and family. She expects to return to the hospital for more surgery. She sold her home on South Fourth Avenue after the death of her husband Ernest. Lake Odessa has lost two more people over 90 recently— Mrs. Ruby Waite, 106, and Lillie Wilson, 91 Several local residents are in their 90s and one is over 100 years who resides in a rest home here. Cecile Perin accompanied her son, Larry Perin, and family to Troy to visit the Dennis Dorn family. Larry and family spent the weekend but his mother remained for a longer visit. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Strecker of Troy spent Sunday with her mother, Ruth Peterman, for a belated Christmas. Other callers of their aunt were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wacha and Jay of Sunfield and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Stalter of Clarksville. The Peacock family’s Christmas dinner was held at the Congregational Chruch dining room with 50 present. Among them were Reine Peacock and Ruth Sessions, with the Thomas Peacocks, Richard Peacocks, Roger Winklers, and Keith Hallers, all local, plus the Harry Peacocks from Westphalia, the Duane Glasgows and Robert Glasgow of Hastings, the Michael Winklers of Woodland, Carolyn Peacock of Lansing, Diane Rubin o( Grand Rapids, Neil and Barbara Watters of Portland, and Denny and Cathy Shattuck of Orleans. Santa arrived after dinner with gifts for the little ones. Charles and Gaylia of Woodland are among the new residents at Lake Manor and on Sunday they invited relatives to visit with them in their new home for a family gathering and belated Christmas celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Erb, Kevin and Nancy, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Erb and son Tyler, Mrs. and Mrs. Gerald Tischer, Dennis Mitchell, and Doug Hendrick of Saranac gathered at the home of Anita Mitchell and sons Nicholas and Nathan on Sunday to celebrate both Nathan's second birthday and Wanda Erb’s birthday. The Lakewood Wastewater Authority is now located in its new building on Harwood Road, east of Lake Odessa. All operations and administration will be handled here, according to Authority Director Doug Trembath The old plant was located east of M-50 across from Jordan Lake. The new authority will handle Lake Odessa village, Woodland village. Woodland Township and Odessa Towhship. All that is basically needed to operate the system is at one site, with lhe exception of the main pumping station and the lift stations. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Erb, Kevin and Nancy Erb, Anita Mitchell and sons Nathan and Nicholas, Doug Hendrick of Saranac, Dorothy Erb. and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tischer gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Erb and son Tyler for a family get-together and dinner on Christinas Eve. Reine Peacock spent Christmas Eve at the home of Tom and Loi Peacock. Other guests were Ruth Sessions, Carolyn Peacock of Lansing, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Shattuck, Michael, John, Michele and Mandy of Orleans; Shari Peacock, local; and Mr.a nd Mrs. Don Converse and Tommy of Mason. After an exchange of gifts, a delicious meals was served. Barbara and Nell Watters of Dayton, Ohio, are spending the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock and family. ADDRESS CITY .STATE Enclosed is my payment for: $10 Barry County $13.50 Other Areas ZIP $8.50 Students (9 months) juSurrounding Counties IMqV . ....... . or call... 948-8081 for more information! P.O. Box B, Hastings, Michigan 49058 I I Your wedding plans should start at... J-AD GRAPHICS Everything you need in wedding supplies... from invitations to candles PUBLISHERS OF THE REMINDER AND HASTINGS BANNER 1952 N. Broodway. Hostings • Ph. 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 2,1986- Page 7 Fbom Time to Time,,. what’s cookin by...Esther Walton by Elaine Gilbert A Look Back at the Year 1885 By M.L. Cook (Note: The year 1885 brought much good to Hastings and somethingsnot so good. The winter was long, with much snow and bitter cold. Of course. M.L. Cook mentioned only a few of the many happenings. He said." If I spoke of them all. for the 52 Issues of The Banner there would be room in The Banner for nothing else. I select and mention only enough local items to give you an idea of what Hastings folks did and were interested in doing and being. I select the following": That was the year when the Windstorm Insurance Co. was chartered and began its work. But lhe town let Dr. W.E. Upjohn get away and establish the Upjohn Co. in Kalamazoo. All his experimental work was done here. One could see that the Roller Skating rink craze was subsiding but it could still draw a crowd. Our virtuous school board forbade city teachers patronizing or attending the rinks. George Rock, a graduate from our city schools, won a cadetship at the Annapolis Naval Academy and started his splendid career as a nivel constructor, retiring as an admiral. He had a distinguished career in the Navy. Charley Baldwin of Hastings, became a pitcher on the Detroit tearn. His work won for that team the following year the World Championship. Hastings Division No. 19 Uniformed Rank Knights of Pythias, was organized that year. It later won the world’s championship three times in succession under the leadership of captain A.D. Kniskem, who was a West Point graduate, who became a Major General in the U.S. Army, during World War I. Jan. 8 1885: The dignified members of the board of supervisor will race at Messer's skating rink. Friday, for prizes. Judge Smith is now comfortable located in his new office over Goodyear's store, corner of State and Jefferson. Jan. 15.: There is some talk that the manager of the county farm should be changed. But wouldn't it be a shame if that portly person had to nuss riding into town every day sitting up on the high seat, so lofty, dijiving the county’s $400 team each day? Probabjy the horses neec exercise. The rnanqgCr evidently doesn’t. And what would' his two fared hands be doing if he wfaked, too? If the county poor board gets serious about saving money for the taxpayers, perhaps they will try to reduce the $6,000 the county is now paying for the aid it gives to it’s poor. It used to cost $3,500 a year, two or three years ago. The 13th annual meeting of the Barry Coimty Pioneer Association was held here Jan. 8th, large and interesting meeting. Jan. 22: Dr. W.E. Upjohn will soon move to Kalamazoo, there with his brothers. He has established the Upjohn Ca. now world famous for the manufacture of medicines. While living here Dr. W.E. Upjohn worked out and patented a new method of combining medicines that was highly successful. The Upjohn Co. and W.E. Upjohn have made many valuable gifts to Kalamazoo. Jan. 29: Rev. W.K. Stewart has closed his revival in lhe Martin district Twenty six new members were added to the church. An attraction not listed on the program at the Messer rink Wednesday noon was a fight between two young men over a love affair. True love is said never to run smooth. Oscar Crook passed a fine examination and now is full fledged railway mail clerk. His run is from Chicago to Detroit and return. It s a busy job. but Oscar is equal to it. Feb. 5: The two skating rinks have been busy places during the winter months. But the crowds are not quite up to former years. A small boy is already scraping lhe snow off the sidewalks so he can play marbles. Former Sheriff John Q. Cressey had been made deputy warden at the Ionia Refor­ matory. and predicted that he would make an ideal man for that place and he did. Feb. 12: Deep snow and huge drifts have prevented trains and stages from keeping anywhere near on schedule, so The Banner could not get to its readers on time. The therometer registered 22 degrees below zero yesterday morning. The deep snow and bitter cold will make this winter one to be long remembered Snow drifts, and deep tunnels through them, are something to be remembered. Owing to lhe snow blockade, Judge Hooker was unable to get to Charlotte from Hastings and open court on Monday. It had to be delayed until Tuesday. March 19: Good news for Hastings, R.B. Messer has moved to Hastings from Sturgis and has become a partner with Chester Messer. The firm is named Messer Brothers. April 2: The grocers have painted their delivery wagons and are ready for the new spring season. April 9: Hastings elected all Greenback officers, except one supervisor, one aider­ man and one member of the school board. It must have been discouraging for Editor Cook to make that announcement in his Republican newspaper). April 9: The Michigan Mutual Tornado, Cyclone and Windstorm Insurance Co. has been organized. The officers are: Selah W. Mapes, President; Orson Swift, vice president; W.C. Chappe; Charlotte, treasurer; D.W. Rogers, Secretary. There were 60 charter members, 37 from Barry County and 23 from Eaton. April 30: We wish something could be done to nd this city of that stinking nuisance known as the Hadley Mill Pond. It is serving no good purpose, and is a vile-smelling, disease-breeding mud hole April 30: George H. Rock of this city, at a competitive examination held in Jackson on Wednesday, won a cadetship in the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md. Twenty five young men took the examination. George was the only entrant from Barry Coimty. The examiners gave Mr. Rock's paper a rating of 746 points out of a possible 800. The nearest to him had a marking of 706. He made a fine record at the academy, graduating second in his class of 85. Because of that standing he was given two years training as a navel constructor at Glasgow, Scotland, graduating as a naval constructor. He had charge of the government con­ struction yards at Newport News. While there he turned down an offer from a private ship-building firm, who would have paid him three times what he was receiving from Unde Sam. He said that the government had given him his education, and he fell he should serve the government which had done do much for him. During World War I he had charge of the Brooklyn Navy Yards, where they were rushed to build ships for our Navy. At one lime he had 16,000 men working under him. He won great praise for his work. He was in charge of all construction work with headquarters at Washington, where he retired, with the rank of admiral. After he retired he became the head of Webb School of Naval Architectire in New York City, for training yowg men for naval service April 30: Our State Senator, John Carveth, is winning honors for himself and for Barry and Eaton by his acts and votes at Lansing He thinks dearly, talks straight forwardly, and the press of the state named him as an Add spice to 1986 outstanding leader ip the state senate. May 7: A fine commendation of the wort our schools are doing is shown by the fact that against hard competition, in com­ petitive examination, two of our graduates won - Bert Kniskem won a cadetship at West Point and George Rock al Annapolis within the last three years. May 14: Charley Baldwin is making a great record as pitcher for the Milwaukee Club. George H. Brooks, of this city, has a large singing school class which meets every Sunday afternoon at the Rogers School House in Carlton. Twelve will graduate from our high school next Friday. May 21: Supt. Cole was re-elected to that position at a previous session of the school board. Thursday they elected the other teachers as follows: Miss Ella Hallock, first assistant; Miss Mina Mudge, second assistant; eighth grade, Emma Walker; seventh grade. Miss Rose Bostwick; sixth grade, Miss Fannie Lee; fifth grade Miss Littian Estes; fourth grade, Miss Bella Thorp; third grade, Miss Minnie Matthews, second grade, Miss Flora Beadle; first grade, Miss Addie Jordan; first Ward teacher. Miss Bella Handy; Second Ward teacher. Miss Ruth Lake. June 4: The second annual meeting of the Hastings Alumni Association was held in the high school room Friday evening. After the program the members went to the Hastings House for supper. June 11: Work had started on David Striker’s fine new home, corner of Jefferson and Green. If competition among our barbers keeps up here, they will be giving a customer a "chromo” for the privilege of trimming his hair. Prof. Dickie of Albion, will address the temperance meeting Sunday afternoon Folks like him, like to hear him speak and he will have a crowd June 25: Charlie Baldwin is home on a visit. He has joined the Detroit league team. He will pitch his first game in Detroit. July 4th. July 2: The strawberry crop is big in size and excellent in quality. Will Cook, pitcher for the Hastings ball team, is at his Grand­ father's Marshall's in Praireville, hardening his muscles for the fall campaign by doing some real farm work. July It: Two cases of sunstroke in Baltimore last week, caused by intense heat. Rev. J.W. Bancroft closed his labors as rector of the Episcopal church here last Sunday. He came to Hastings to take charge of the school here and did it successfully. But 22 years be has been the rector of the Em­ manuel Chirch. It was he who organized the church here. He has been made a missionary of the West Michigan Diocese of his church. Advertisement August 6th: Dinners at Tubby’s restaurant, corner of State and Church Streets. Dan Lake had something else on his mind when he went to Detroit on the excursion Monday. It wasn’t baseball either. While the others watched the ball game, Dan and Ills lady friend got married. Sept. 17th: A few mornings ago a few sticks of wood from R.K. Grant’s store wood pile were seen walking? way in company with the renowned, Bolivar Rose. He was seen by several persons. He was brought into justice axrt, “owned the coon", and was assessed $2.50 cost. Mrs. Bolivar paid the $2.50 remarking that she feared his stomach was not equal to tackling jail rations. Sept. 24: Geo. and Eugene Davenport of Woodland took first prize at the state fair on their maple syrup. John Cairns, of Prairieville, while hunting in that township the other day, killed a big wild cal. Slocum Bunker, whose home is now in Kansas, was in Hastings last week. He built and occupied the first house in Hastings, which stood at the northeast corner of State and Michigan Ave. Oct. 1st: Businesses no longer in operations - The Harnessmaker, the shoemaker, the barrel maker (cooper), the umbrella fixer, broom maker, and dressmaker are no longer with us. Oct. 6: There has been a great im­ provement in livestock in Barry County in recent years. The businessmen of this city never made as fine displays at the fair as they did this year. Next week The Banner will move into its new offices, up stairs in the Abstract block. Oct. 22: The enrollment in the high school had now reached 145. Oct. 29th: No service at lhe Methodist church Sunday evening. Pastor and congregation were at the Presbyterian church to hear the farewell sermon of Rev. R.A. Carnahan. Though some of them worked night and day, the coopers of this city were unable to supply the demand for apple barrels. A merchant asked for another liquor license so he could operate another saloon in Hastings. That man has caused this city trouble enough. He should not be permitted to run another dive-and that is exactly what he would do if given another license. It cost Barry County $5,300 to maintain its poor last year, andThe Banner kicks, It costs Eaton Coimty $4,804 to do the same job, and Eaton County has 7,212 more people than Barry. From the Charlotte Republican. Grand Rapids hunters shot a gray eagle at Thomapple Lake one day last week which measured 6 ft. 10 inches from tip to tip of wing. Dec. 3rd: A large black bear has been seen several times in Irving and Carlton Town­ ships. Il will be remembered that Mrs. Ruth Mudge, of Hastings, sued the city because it refused to accept her vote for member of the school board. The case is before the state supreme court, which adjourned last week without giving its decision in the case. When butter is 13 cents and eggs 19 cents, there is more profit in 20 hens than in a cow. Dec. 10th: Charley Jones has purchased the corner lot of Fred Sweet on West State Street. That’s all we intend to say about the matter now, there’ll be plenty more later. Dec. 24th: A-B-would occasionally go in a spree. He had been dead to the world, but was reviving. He was leaning over a hitching post on State Street, "heaving up Jonah" ata great rate. A friend saw him, slopped and said “Lou, I’m sorry you feel so bad." Lou shot back at him, "You don't need to feel sorry for me. It tastes just as good coming up and it did going down." (Lou must not be considered as the only person who like whiskey in those days. There were plenty of hard drinkers, including many of the businessmen. I strongly advise against any readers experimenting to see if Lou’s claims about lhe taste of liquor coming up or down are true. I feel well assured that he was telling what he wished was true rather than what he actually knew was the truth.") So ends the news of 1885. as related by M.L. Cook. A HaPI’Y .h„„- are three samples of old-fashioned New Year’s cards brought in by Esther Walton. Each was a postcard that could be sent to someone. The The history of the spice trade is ancient and romantic. So valued were spices that to protect their livelihood, shrewd traders of long ago told stories of cinnamon found only in glens in­ fested with poisonous snakes and of cassia which grew in lakes guarded by winged creatures. Before refrigeration and canning, spices were used to brighten midwinter meals. Dried meats, for instance, were made mere palatable with the addition of spices such as pepper, cloves or cinnamon. Today, spices are important to all cultures. In America, the most frequent use is in baking. Spice up your new year by filling your kitchen with the sweet fragrance of homebaked spice cake. The following recipe has been submitted as "a bright ending to midwinter meals." It’s flavored with cin­ namon, cloves and nutmeg. SPICE CAKE Ingredients: 1-package left hand one is a 1910 one, printed by a New York firm. The middle one was mailed on Dec. 30, 1912 from Benton Harbor. There isn't any indication, though of where it was made. The right hand one was printed In Germany during that same time. The drawing was copyrighted by John Wlnsch In Betty Crocker SuperMotot yellow cake mix, 1-teaspoon ground cinnamon, Mi-teaspoon ground cloves, Mrteaspoon ground nutmeg; powdered sugar or easy penuche frosting (below). Heat oven to 350-degrees Grease and flour rectangular pan, 13 by 9 by 2-inches. Prepare cake mix as directed on package except — stir cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg into batter. Cool; sprinkle with powdered sugar or frost with easy penuche frosting. EASY PENUCHE FROSTING Ingredients: Vi-cup margarine or butter, 1cup packed brown sugar, '4-cup milk and 2cups powdered sugar. Heat margarine in saucepan until melted. Stir in brown sugar. Heat to boiling over low heat; boll and stir 2-minutea. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Remove from beat; cool to lukewarm. Gradually stir in powdered sugar. Place pan in bowl of ice water and stir until thick enough to spread. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY Ria No. 85-372-CH NOTICE OF SALE LEONARD P. BATES and DOROTHY L. BATES. Plaintiffs, vs. JAMES ALLERDING ond ROSEANN ALLERDING. Defendants. DAVID H. TRIPP 'P29290) 206 S. Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 Phono (616)945-9585 In pursuance and by virtue of o judgment of the Circuit Court In the County of Borry. State of Michigan, mode and entered on November 15. 1985 In a cer­ tain couse therein pending wherein Leonard P. Bales ond Dorothy L. Boles were plain­ tiffs ond James Allerding ond Roseonn Alierding were defen­ dants. nolice Is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the eost slops of the Courthouse situated in lhe City of Hostings. County of Barry, on January 31.1966 ol 10:00 a.m. the following de­ scribed property, all that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Hostings. County of Barry ond State ol Michigan, described os follows: A parcel of land in the South­ east '4 of Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, described os commencing in the center of highway at lhe Northwest comer of the Southeast *4 of sa<d Section 22. thence East along center of highway. 26 rods for place of beginning, thence South 12 rods, thence East 44 rods, thence North to center of high­ way. thence West to place ol be ginning. EXCEPT o parcel of land commencing In lhe North­ east corner of the West 70 acres in the Southeast '4 ol Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, thence 198 feet South, thence West 242 feet, thence North 198 feet, thence Eost 242 feel to place of beginning. Irving Township. Borry County. Michi­ gan. Subject to oil conditions, re­ strictions ond easement* ol New YeAi< Some old-fashioned New Year’s cards- Brought back through famed spice routes, the sweet flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves have been treasured. Today, they are easily captured in this delicious spice cake; pictured with it are an antique 1790 sextant, a cir­ ca 1800 boat compass and 1804 navigation chart, (photo supplied) record. NORVALE. THALER. County Clerk Drafted By DAVID H. TRIPP Attorney ot Low 206 S. Broodway Hosting*. Ml 49058 (1'23) Default having been mode In the terms and conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made the 4th day of August, 1983, executed by DONALD RAY BLAIR and CHAR­ LENE K. BLAIR, his wffe, as Mort­ gagor* to MANUFACTURERS HANOVER MORTGAGE CORPOR­ ATION, o Delaware corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on August 8. 1983 in Uber 255 on Page 85. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Victor Federal Sav­ ings and Loan Association doing business at Gaithersburg. Mary­ land by on assignment doled May 29. 1985 and recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on June 3. 1985. Liber 423. Page 380, on which mortgage there is doimed to be due ond unpaid at the dote of this Notice Fifty Eight Thou­ sand Four Hundred Seventy Eight ond 28/100 ($58,478.28) Dollars for principal ond interest at 13.50% per annum, no suit or proceeding at low having been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage ond the power of sale in said mor­ tgage having become operative by reason of such default. Notice Is hereby given that on Thursday, January 23. 1966 at 200 o'clock in the afternoon, local time, said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgag­ ed premises, or some part of them, ot public auction or ven­ due. at the Eon front door of the Court ouse in the City of Hastings. Mich igan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for lhe County of Borry. in payment of said amount due and oil In­ terest at 13.50%, legal costs, charges and expenses os may be permitted under sold mortgage or by law. Said premises are described os follows: Situated In the Township of Cast­ leton. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described a*: The Eost % of the Northeast '4 of the Southwest '4 of Section 34. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, except the Easterly 363 feet thereof. The property may be redeem­ ed during the six (6) months following said sale Dated: December 12. 1985 VICTOR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION. Assignee of Mortgagee G.E. Grogan (P26375) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 3176 Penobscot Building Detroit. Ml 40226 0-9) Default having been mode in .•he conditions of a certain mort­ gage. mode the 9th day of Feb­ ruary. 1978. e» ecu ted by MICHAEL C. YARRINGTON and CHRISTY A. HARRINGTON, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to HASTINGS SAV­ INGS < LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan corporation, doing business at Hastings. Michigan, as Mortgagee, and recorded In the Office of the Register of Deeds for Bony County. Michigan on February 10. 1978. in Uber 234 of mortgages, on page 788, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid ot the dale of this notice Five Thousand Three Hundred Seven ond 16 <100 ($5,307.16) Dollars for principal ond interest, no suit or pro­ ceeding ot low or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sole in said mor­ tgage contained having become operative by reason ol default. Notice Is hereby given that on January 20, 1906. al 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, ol the front door of the Courthouse in lhe City of Hostings, that being the place for bolding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sole and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due ond unpaid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon at thirteen (13%) percent per on num. ond os otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with lhe legal costs ond charge- of sale. Including the attorney tees as provided by low ond in said mortgage, the lands ond prem­ ises in said mortgage mentioned ond described os follows, Io-wit: Pert of Block 46 ol lhe Village ol Middleville, according to lhe rec­ orded plot thereof, as recorded In Uber 1 of Plots on page 27 described os commencing at o point in Section Line. 113 feet North of the Southeast corner ol Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, lor place ol beginning thence North 52 feet. thence West 99 feet, thence South 52 feet, thence East 99 feet to place ol beginning. Thornoppie Township. Borry County. Michigan. Subject to oil conditions, restric­ tions ond easements ol record. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A.3240 C.l. (1940) Section 600 3240 Is six (6) months. Doled: December 20. 1905 Richard H. Show (P20304) Atty, for Hostings Savings 8 Loen 607 North Broodway Hostings, Michigan 49050 (1») �Page 8- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 2,1986 1985 In Review Regional boys cage title, girls co-championship highlight year January 3 — Saxon winter sports teams prepared for post-Christmas portions of their respective schedules. The hoop team has one of the Twin Valley's famous “double dip” weekends on tap with ballgames against Coldwater and Albion. The wrestling team does battle at the Battle Creek Invitational and the volleybailers have a dual meet against Ionia. January 10 — The Saxon basketball team won its third game in 5 days with a 75^3 zapping of Lakewood. The win, highlighted by 32 points from Mark Brown, raised Hastings’ record to 7-2 overall. April 18 — Three unearned runs in the 10th inning enable Ionia to top Hastings 5-2 in the Saxons’ 1985 baseball opener. The Saxon softball team, behind a threehitter by Lisa Dunn, whitewashed Ionia 6-0 in its opener May 9 — Suzie Carlson lined a two-out double in the top of the 11th to score Kim Galbreath with the winning run in a tight 2-1 win over Harper Creek. The win upped the team's record to 5-1, a game behind fron­ trunner Albion. league termed "class A” ballplayers that would not be allowed to play in Hastings. Hastings remained alive in the quest for a second softball championship in three years by knocking off Marshall 8-4. The win moved June 13 — Two Hastings baseball and 5 girls softball players were named to the Banner-Reminder teams this spring. In­ fielders Mike Karpinski and Gregg Shaeffer were named to the hardball team while outfielders Amy Atkinson and Suzie Carlson, September 26 — The schedule doesn't get any easier for the winless Saxon football this Friday when it entertains Sturgis. October 3 — Albion took over first place from the Hastings basketball team with a narrow 36-34 win. The Saxons are now 7-1 overall and 4-1 in the Twin Valley. October 17 — The Hastings football team prepares for Albion this Friday with third place still in sight. The Saxons are 2-3 in the league, 2-4 overall. 1985 IN PICTURES The winless Hastings soccer team closes out its opening season with a 3-1 loss to Harper Creek. Meanwhile, the Saxon volleyball team evened its record at 2-2 with a three-set win over Parchment. Earlier In the week the team had topped Ionia. A stunning 52-47 loss at Marshall dimmed Hastings' chances for a Twin Valley cage championship. January 17 — The Saxon volleyball team remained at the .500 level by splitting a pair of matches with Albion (15-11,15-8 win) and Sturgis. The Hastings golf team placed fourth in the regional meet. Dan Willison and Andy Mogg both shot 79s to lead Hastings. January 24 — On the Lansing stop on the annual Detroit Tigers' Winter Press Tour, Bengal manager Sparky Anderson said his team has a “good chance” of repeating its World Championship. October 24 — Despite a nmnerup finish by junior Wayne Oom, the Hastings boys cross country team finished third in the Twin Valley meet. The girls took a seventh. October 31 — Wayne Oom qualified for the prestigious state cross country meet by winning the regionals held at Chelsea. The Hastings wrestling team saw its record drop to 9-7 with a 41-18 trouncing at the hands of Sturgis. Slim hopes for a Twin Valley basketball championship remained flickering as the Saxons raced by Lakeview 51-28 Amy Atkinson’s 27 points led the winners. Hastings is now 12-3 overall and 8-2 in the league. Albion is unbeaten and all alone atop league standings. January 31 — In a battle for the Twin Valley cage top spot, Sturgis (7-0) turned back Hastings (6-1) 63-52. Mark Brown tossed in 30 points for the Saxons, who trailed 46-38. The outstanding basketball careers of Hastings All-Staters Mark Brown and Amy Atkinson are profiled in a front page feature in the Hastings Banner. November 7 — Five Saxons, Lyle Gross, Archie Leatherman, Wayne Meade, Mike Karpinski and Jon Christensen, were named to the Twin Valley football team. February 7 — Mark Brown fired in a career-high 56 points in leading Hastings to an 87-73 whomping of Coldwater. In a stunning reversal. Hastings tied for the Twin Valley cage lead with a 60-57 upset of frontrunner Albion. The Saxons and Wildca ts along with Marshal I are tied for the lead with 10-2 marks. The Hastings wrestlers prepared for the Twin Valley wrestling meet. The team is 13-7 overall and 3-3 in the league. November 14 — Seven Hastings football players were named to the Banner­ Reminder All-County team. Included were end Mike Pickard, back Tim Hubert, quarterback Mike Karpinski, linemen Ar­ chie Leatherman and Wayne Meade, and noseguard Lyle Gross. February 14 — Saxon wrestlers Dave Kensington and Archie Leatherman have combined for a slightly less than incredible 58-3 mark through the Twin Valley meet February 21 — Ripping off a 19-7 spurt in the second quarter, the Saxon roundball team knocked off cross-county rival Delton 76-61. The win left Hastings with a 14-4 mark while the Panthers fell to 8-7. Four Saxon wrestlers — Jon Douglas, Mark Case, Bill Pelfrey and Dave Ken­ sington — qualified for the upcoming regional wrestling tournament The Saxons remained tied for the Twin Valley cage lead with a 56-52 win over Hillsdale. November 21 — Despite trailing by as many as 9 points in the second half, Hastings rallied to bump off pesky Coldwater 44-35 and earn a Twin Valley co-championship Tuesday night. All-Stater Amy Atkinson led the way with 16 points. February 28 — Sturgis clinched the Twin Valley basketball title with a resounding 56­ 43 conquest of Hastings. The loss left the Saxons with 3 league losses while the Trojans are unbeaten in 13 Twin Valley contests. November 28 — A powerful Wayland team, sidelined Hastings from the state tour­ nament with a 54-46 win in the districts. Dave Kensington became the only Saxon wrestler to qualify for the state meet by placing second in the 185-powd weight class at the regional meet. The nmnerup finish leaves the four-year starter with an out­ standing 33-3 season mark and a total of 91 wins in his career. December 12 — The Hastings boys basketball team saw its record evened at 1-1 with a 51-48 overtime loss at Ionia. December 19 — The Banner-Reminder All­ County girls basketball team featured the Saxons Amy Atkinson and Kristin Trahan on the first squad. The varsity basketball team drew host Gull Lake in the first round of the district cage tourney. March 7 — The Saxons broke open a close game in the third period and went on to knock off Gull Lake 81-58 in the first round of the districts. Hastings outscored the host Blue Devils 23-12 in the third quarter and avenged a 57-53 loss to Gull Lake in the finals of the Christmas tournament. Mark Brown scored 37 for the winners, now 16-4. March 14 — Hastings prepares for Eaton Rapids and the regional basketball tour­ nament. Also included in the regional are Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central and Ionia. Three Has tings wrestlers are named on the Banner-Reminder All-County Honor Roll: Archie Leatherman, Mark Case and Dave Kensington. March 21 — Hastings' longshot quest for a state championship ended at Jenison Fieldhouse in East Lansing as unbeaten Flint Beecher sidelined the Saxons 52-46 in a quarterfinal game. Despite the loss, Mark Brown moved into the second spot on the all­ time state high school scoring list. Brown finished third in the Mr Basketball balloting behind Flint Northwestern's Glen Rice and Beecher’s Roy Marble. In addition, Brown along with teammate Rob Olson were named to the All-Twin Valley cage team. Meanwhile, the Saxon boys and girls track teams lost to Caledonia. April 25 — Mike Karpinski slugged a homer, triple and single good for 5 rbis as Hastings beat Harper Creek 13-0 for its first win of the season. Karpinski had been in a 1for-13 slump going into the game. The girls golf teem finished 8th in the first Twin Valley jamboree of the spring. Harper Creek handed Hastings its first softball loss of the year, 9-6. May 2 — A 3-run sixth inning carried Hastings to a 4-2 win over Marshall in baseball. George Sullivan picked up his second win against one loss. March 28 — The 1964-85 Banner-Reminder All-County Basketball team was announced with seniors Mark Brown of Hastings, Jeff Hamilton of Maple Valley. Steve Tuin of Delton, Steve Miller of Middleville and Mike Smith of Lakewood named The tennis team split a pair of matches beating Marshall 4-3, but losing to Lakeview 6-1. April 4 —The most valuable players of the Saxon basketball, wrestling and volleyball teams are Mark Brown, Dave Kensington and Erin Jacobs. The mens softball league may have to purchase liability insurance after a player which broke his ankle at the Fish Hactchery Park threatened a lawsuit. Kim Galbreath's homer led Hastings to an 8-6 win over Marshall. Harper Creek collected 11 hits off 4 Hastings pitchers to bump off the Saxon hardball team 12-5. The Hastings tennis team won 13 of 14 matches to easily knock off Albion and Lakewood. May 16 — Several members of two womens' softball teams told the Hastings City Council that are being discriminated against by Lhe president of the women* softball league. The women were banned from Lhe league because they were allegedly "too good" to play in the league. 3 The Hastings softball team raised it* record to 15-2 with an easy 20-9 thumping of Lakeview. Sue Wallace led the winners with a homer. 2 singles and 3 rbis. ' The Hastings tennis team placed sixth in the Twin Valley meet. The team's No 3 doubles duo of Todd Havey and Jeff Rodenbeck finished third for the Saxon** highest finish. 05 May 23 — Citing an inability to create an A division, the Hastings Fiberglass and Little Brown Jug womens softball teams decided to play in the Nashville league this summer The teams featured what the Hastings Hastings' record to 11-1 in the league and 19-2 overall. The Saxon track team finished fourth in tb3 Delton Co-ed Relays. The team's only first place finish was gained by the 400 meter relay team of Bruce Hoffman, Tammy Bryan. Mike Matthews and Kris Matthews. With the offense supplying only 4 hits, the Hastings baseball team lost to Marshall 5-3. May 30 — Junior Sandy Dunn fired a 4hitter and followed that with a 2-hitter in the nightcap as Hastings swept a doubleheader from Sturgis 4-1 and 4-0. The wins meant that Hastings tied with Harper Creek for the Twin Valley softball title both with 13-1 marks. Meanwhile, the Sturgis baseball team swept 2 from Hastings 7-3 and 6-1. June 6 — Tammy Bryans was named Most Valuable Player of the girls track team; Jim Cruttenden of the boys track team; Gregg Shaeffer in baseball; Amy Andrus in golf; and Tim Hubert in tennis. Mark Brown is voted the No. 1 story of the recently completed high school sports year in Barry County. infielder Laurie Snyder, catcher Kim Galbreath and pitcher Sandy Dunn were named to the softball team. June 20 — A coach in the Hastings womens softball league has threatened to file suit against the league for illegally banning two players from playing in the league. June 27 — The Hastings boys and girls both finished fifth in the Twin Valley All-Sports Trophy. July 4 — A Barry County Circuit Court judge decided in favor of two women who were banned from playing in the Hastings womens softball league. August 29 - The Hastings football team is pointing toward its Sept. 6 opener against Lakewood September 12 — The Hastings Manufac­ turing fastpitch softball team won the Class E State Championship. September it — The Hastings girls basketball team raised its record to 4-1 with an easy 57-32 win over Harper Creek. The Saxon soccer team lost to Sturgis 4-1. Call... I-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners of Reminder & Bonnerl (616)945-9554 . �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 2,1986 - Page 9 Hastings loses fifth straight Saxon eagers fall to Lakeview second time Fortunately, Hastings' basketball ’earn won't have to knock heads with Lakeview again until the end of January For the second time in eight days the Spartans bumped off the Saxons at home, this time a 67-60 verdict in the consolation finals of the Holiday Basketball Tournament last Saturday. The 7-point win comes on the heels of • narrow 75-73 Spartan victory Dec 20. Hastings had beat Lakeview three straight during the 1984-85 season. The loss drops Hastings, losers of 5 straight, to 1-5 while Lakeview moves to 4-J. As has been the case with Hastings this winter, the Saxons suffered a cold sheeting night aiid were outrebounded by the taller Spartans, who had been blown out by the tournament’s eventual champion, Gull Lake, 91-76 in the first round. Hastings hit only 40 percent (23-of-58) from the field while Lakeview was only slightly better at 41 percent (26-of-63). Hastings was only outrebounded 30-21, but tha consistently was getting two and ee shots at the basket on offense. mJi? 0Ur Shot S€lecl,on was good we "aoe them. But it wasn’t always good,” said Coach Denny O’Mara. ’’When we ow the ball, tried to get lhe shot we 1?ted. we made than.” The rebounding stats don’t accurately etiect how bad the inexperienced Haslings rent line was beaten on the boards. We have to improve our inside game," acknowledged O’Mara. "We’re not making me move to the basket and that’s something we re gonna have to work on." Hastings never led after a field goal by Mike Karpinski gave the Saxons a 21-20 lead Wly in the second quarter. At that point Lakeview ran off an 1813 spurt to lead 38-34 at the half. : After the Spartans increased their lead by as many as 9 late in the third period, Mike Broun and Dan Willison combined for 6 straight points as Hastings cut the lead to 51­ 48 with 50 seconds left in the period. However. Lakeview scored the last basket of the quarter and the first 2 of the final period to grab a 57-50 lead. Hastings scored 7 of the next 11 points to slice the margin to 61-57 with 2:29 remaining but the Saxons could not close any closer the rest of the way eventually losing 67-60. Brown led Hastings with IB points while Andy Jenkins added 15 and Willison 14. Chad Lyons chipped in 6. Hastings played most of the game without senior center Steve McVey, who sprained an ankle midway through the first period and only returned for a token appearance in the third quarter. His status is questionable for this weekend's double dip with Coldwater and Albion Junior guard Mike Karpinski still isn't 100 percent after a bout with mononucleosis while senior forward Nick Willison, sidelined the last 4 games with a broken ankle, could play Friday. O’Mara said his team's tough schedule lias worked heavily against the Saxons this winter. "Playing 8 games before the Christmas break is over is not the thing to do," he said. Hastings hosts Coldwater this Friday before traveling to Albion on Saturday. Area Standings - Scorers TWIN VALLEY Saxon wrestling, volleyball teams resume action Chad Lyons (54) of Hastings looks for a rebound In the Saxons’ 67-60 loss to Lakeview. A considerably lighter Santa Claus has returned to the North Pole for another year while most New Year’s Eve hangovers have been endured. It's time now to turn attention back to the high school winter sports scene, which finds the Saxon wrestling team climbing bad: into action by hosting this Saturday's L.H. Lamb Invitational. In addition, the Hastings volleyball and basketball teams alsc are prepared to resume normal schedules after weekend tournaments. Action in the 10-team L.H. Lamb tour­ nament begins at 10 a.m. The host Saxons take a 9-3 record and tournament cham­ pionship at Middleville into the tourney. Saxon coach Dave Furrow lists LcweD, winner of the 17-team Olivet Invitational, as the favorite but also likes Battle Creek Central and perhaps Delton or even Grand Ledge. Other teams included in the field are defending champ Lakeview, Lakewood, Charlotte, Harper Creek and Ionia. . Following the L.H. Lamb Invitations^ the Saxons travel to Lakeview Jan. 9 and tht Eaton Rapids tournament on Jan. 11. \ The Saxon volleyball team, fresh from th©' Gull Lake Invitational, has a tuneup fining with Delton on Jan. 7 before diving into its Twin Valley schedule Jan. 10 at home against Albion and always-powerfu) Sturgis. Meanwhile, the sluggish Haslings basketball team, losers of 5 straight en­ tertains Coldwater this Friday before hitting the road Saturday night at Albion. District sites announced The five Barry County high school basketball teams have been assigned district sites for the March 3-3 tournaments. Two Barry County teems, Hastings and Delton, have been assigned to the Wayland district with the Wildcats, Allegan, and Otsego. Lakewood will play its district at Green­ ville with the Yellow Jackets, Belding, Ionia, Portland, and Central Montcalm. Maple Valley will play at Bellevue along with Galesburg-Augusta. Olivet, Parchment and the Broncos. Middleville joins Hamilton, Hopkins, Kelloggsville at Byron Center. Monday Mixer* Signs Tira Service........................................... 43%-24% Bob's Restouront ............................................41 %-26% Chompion Tax Service............................................40-28 Hastings Hower Shop............................................ 39-29 S 4 S Stitchery............................................................ 38-30 Art Meode Auto Sales............................................ 38-30 Hastings Bowl............................................................ 38-30 County Seat lounge................................................ 34-34 Dewey's Auto Body................................................ 34-34 Michelob ........................................................... 32%-35% Sir 8 Her ..................................................................... 32-36 Trowbridge Service ..............................................31-33 Dennis Hubei Triple A............................................30-38 Cinder Drugs 30-38 Girrboch's..................................................................... 28-40 Valley Realty.............................................................. 28-40 Mexican Connexion.......................................26%-37% Allien 8 Associates................................................ 24-44 Converted Splits: C. Schanh, 6-7-10; J. Durkee. 3-10; S. Hanford. 5-7. High Game* ... S. Blrrboch, 166; F. Glrrbach, 173: R. Xuempol. 180. H. Hewitt. 201; F. Schneider. 182; K. Keeler. 182; P. Lundquist. 200; M. Snyder. 173; B. Cuddahee. 178; D. Snyder. 171-505; G. Marsh. 166; V. Carr. 162; 0. Loftus. 177; B. Eckert. 170; E. Johnson. 165; I. Ruthruff. 161; I. Culhone. 163; D. Murphy. 167. Thur«. A.M. ModeODay Lilly* Alley... Gillons Const Provincial No I Rus* * Got* .29' 78 28 Hummers Slow Pokes Irene s Beauty Shop Bosleys 25 GOOD GAMES p Ho.cousky 133 D Keller 160 P Service 171 P. Champion 195; S Boochman 146; A. Allen 152: C. Stuart 179. K. Forman 184 C HIGH° GAMES AND SERIES S Vandeburg 648 202 J McMillon 182 505 0. Scroll 152-416 I Boh* 180-510. I Stamm 169-445 M. Muellms fSvS J Gosper 184-499 V Service 164 488 M a“.L' 1WS0C p F,‘h-' ,ra5u ° &,"on* 181-493. SMAA ©••vet.................................................. 3-0(5-0) Bronson................................................2-0(4-0) St. Philip............................................. 2 0(2-3) Bellevue.................................... .. 1-2(3-3) Pennfield........................................... 1-2(2-3) Springfield......................................... 0-2(2-3) Maple Volley.................................... 0-3(0-5) O-K BLUE Byron Center.................................... 3-0(4-1) Godwin................................................3-0(5 -0) Caledonia........................................... 2-1 (2-3) Hamilton..............................................2-1(3-2) Kelloggsville.................................... 1-2(1 -4) Middleville......................................... 1-2(2-2) Comstock Pork.................................. 0-3(0-5) Lee.........................................................0-3(05) LEADING SCORERS O’Mara, Lakewood........................ 4-88-22.0 Brown. Hastings ............................ 4-86-21.5 ginglcr, Delton............................... 4-57-14.3 Vxple, Maple Valley......................5-71-14.2 Fox, Middleville............................. 5-70-14.0 Barker, Lakewood........................ 4-47-11.8 Jenkins, Hastings...........................4-46-11.5 Shellenbarger, Lakewood...........4-42-10.5 Stickney, Middleville...................... 5-45-9.0 Members of the Holiday Basketball Tournament Hastings team: (left to right) Scott Weller, Mark Matthews, Drew Walker, Rob Longstreet, Dan Pickard. Andy Mogg, Scott Turnbull, Kent Gee, Jamie Adams. Tim Buehler and Mark Atkinson. Saxon JVs capture tournament, record is raised to perfect 6-0 The Hastings junior varsity basketball team swept a pair of games last weekend to win the four-team Holiday Basketball Tournament. The Saxons easily disposed of Parchment in the first round 63-39 and then swept past Lakeview 77-51 in the second round. Against Parchment, Kent Gee led the winners with 17 points. Mark Matthews and Mark Atkinson added 11 points each, Rob Longstreet 9 and Scott Weller 8. Against Lakeview, Gee tossed in 27, Matthews 15, Longstreet 10 and Turnbull and AtJtfnson 8 each. The pair of wins raised the team's record to a perfect 64. (Prior to Christmas break) Sports • • • ata glance Words for the Ys Prime Time Child Care - The Hastings YMCA and the Hastings Area Schools, an­ nounce a childcare program designed for adults. YMCA Prime Time, draws together al) the things that parents want in childcare. Like certified, professionally trained leaders who give your children the individual at­ tention and encouragement they need. Prime Time is’not only fun ... but it is also educationally stimulating. Prime Time is located in the Hastings High School, room ABowlerettes 204. The program is for boys and girls ages 6­ Kent Oil............................................................. 47%-20% 11 years of age. Prime time is operated from Cascode Home Improvement.............................. 45-23 2:45 to 6 p.m. every day after school. Par­ Hair Core Center........................................... 43%-24% -’.G Stock Farm .................................................... 42-26 ticipants are transported to the Center by the Matthews Riverview................................................40-28 Hastings Public School Buses. The cost is $25 Hecker Agency ............................... 33%-34% per week for the first child and $20 for each Circle Inn .................................................................. 32-32 addition children. Prime Time is licensed by CJ. Electric.......................................................3l%-36% the Department of Social Services. Each day Gravelies Market........................................... 31%-36% consists of creative, play, project, snack and Hastings Bowl........................................................... 31-33 Reminder........................................................... 30%-37% home time. For more information contact Nashville Auto ............................................. 29-39 the YMCA Office at 945-4574. Prime Time Lyons Excavating .................................................... 27-41 will open on Jan. 6, 1986. Pre-Registratlon is Pioneer Apts...................................................... 25%-42% required. Farrell’s Heating.......................................................25-43 Adult Indoor Morning Jogging - There will Medical Care Facility...................... ............. 21%-46% he no adult morning jogging the weeks of GOOD GAMES 8 SERIES ... L. Elliston. 191; L. Bahs. 193; S. Pennington, 204; J. Elliott. 157; G. Buchanan. December 23 and December 30. Early 205; J. Koetje. 165; L. Blakely. 167; L. Tilley. 203; morning will resume on Monday, January 6. G. Burg, 173; B. Thomason, 154; J. McMillon, Participants must enter the West gym doors 206-553; S. VanDenburg, 203; M. Garber, 173; J. of the high school. The gym and lockerrooms Wilde, 136; P. McKelvey. 145; C. Fox. 16V T. Soya. will be available from 6-8 a.m. 155; D. Reid. 199; J. Appelmon. 157; D. Matthews. 174; K. Smith. 149; B. Wilson. 151; C. Hartwell. Monday Exercise and Volleyball - Starting 193-511; B. Cuddahee. 184; C. Cuddahee. 168: G. Monday, January 13 from 7:309:30 p.m., in Potter, 156; T. Loftus. 145; B. Stuart. 157. G. Potter the Jr. High West gym, the YMCA and youth picked up 6-7 split M. Lyons bowled 131 trlplico. council will be offering an informal womens concfitioning program and a fun volleyball program for woman. Sue Oom will be the Thursday Twisters instructor. The cost for the program is $5 and Hastings Auto Heating .......................... 38%-2S% is payable at the door. There is no An<ku*................................................................. 37%.26% preregistration for this activity The Shamrock..................................................................... 34-30 Burns Refrigeration .................. 33'»-M% program will last until March 17. Hostings Mutual 32‘>-31’> 3 on 3 Basketball and High School Indoor Fun Time Gals . ....31-29 Soccer - The High School 3 on 3 Coed J 8 MService 31-33 basketball program and lhe high school Mini Champs 27-37 indoor soccer program will resume play the Hotting* Bowl 25'. 38'. week of January 6. Indoor soccer plays on MC Sporting Goods 25'. -38% HIGH GAMES C Helsel 164 G W.lson 160 M Monday from 7 30-9:30 and the 3 on 3 Belson 166 B Howes 171 8 Bowman 153 N la basketball plays on Wednesday, at the same Joye 154; 8 Quodo 154. time. A detailed schedule of when each team HIGH SERIES. J. Gasper 203-457; L. Tilley 226-577; plays is posted on the high school principal’s P. Koop 171461. L Bornum 185-499; D. Burns office bulletin board. 172-438; S. Cole 193 524 D. Staines 157 456. Body Works Beginning the week of January 6. the YMCA will introduce its newest cardiovascula fitness program called Bodyworks. Bodyworks is a coed fitness program developed by the Grand Rapids are YMCA’s and is designed to achieve total fitness. The program consists of a balance Bowling results S'nigis.................................................. 2-0(40) Coldwater.......................................... 2-0 (3-0) Marshall 2-0(4-0) Lakeview........................................... 2-0(3-1) Hillsdale..............................................0-2(1 -2) Hostings..............................................0-2(1-3) Harper Creek.....................................0-2(1 -4) Albion.................................................. 0-2(0-4) between: cardiovascular, fitness, muscular strength, and endurance, and muscle flexability. Bodyworks classes are a follow the leader type of format to be followed at your own pace. There is no memorizing or difficult steps to learn. Classes will be held Monday, and Wednesday evenings from 6-7 at Northeastern gym, and on Tuesday, from 9:15-10: 15 a .m. at the Jr. High East gym, and on Thursday at the Woodland Street U.A.W. Hall from 9:15-10:15 a.m. There will also be a Saturday morning class at the Hastings Jr. High study hall from 9-10 a.m. The cost for the 5 week program is $20 with unlimited visits. For a husband and wife team the cost is $30. To register send your check to the YMCA, 520 E. Francis, Hastings, and be sure to indicate what class you may frequent the most. If you have any questions or need additional information call Debbie at 367­ 4857, or the YMCA office at 945-4574 Saturday Youth Basketball: The program is open to boys and girls in the second grade through junior high and runs Jan. 11 to Feb. 5. Each session consists of drills, instiaction and game participation. The complete schedule: Junior high boys — 8-9 a.m. west gym. 2nd grade boys — 11-12 a.m. east gym. 3rd grade boys — 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a m. east gym. 4th grade boys — 9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m. east gym. 5th grade boys—9 a.m - 10 a.m. west gym. 6th grade boys — 10:15 a.m.-ll:15 a.m. 2nd grade girls — 2:15 p.m.- 3 p.m. 3-4th grade girls —1:30 p.m.-2:15 p.m. east gym. 5th grade girls —12:30 p.m.-l:30 p.m. west gym. "th-8th grade girls —11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. *est gym. There is no need for pro-registration Teams will be formed the first day. Tumbling classes:Session 1 lasts the from Jan. 6 to Feb. 14 while session 2 lasts from Feb. 17 to April 4 at Northestern Gym. The cost is $7.50 per session. The instructor is Jan Cummins (963-1760). The individual classes are: Tiny Tots (2-3 yr. olds) Thursday 4-4:30 p.m. or 4:30-5; Pre­ school <4 yr olds) Thursday 3-3:30 p.m. or 3:30-4; Developmental (k-lst grade) on Fridays 3-3:45 for beginning, Friday 3:45­ 4:30 for advanced beginner, or Friday 4:30­ 5:15 for intermediate. Call Jan Cummins to register or lhe YMCA for more info. Stove Vrddrr Predictions for 1986 Johnny Carson depends on his mysterious visitor from the east, Karnac. Fortune tellers use the palms of hands. Witches use crystal balls. All that’s left, then, for sportswriters to accurately predict the future is good old-fashioned knowledge. Barring that, however, it's still possible to offer sound predictions, some which un­ doubtedly have to come true are: The Saxon basketball team will finish with a 9-12 mark while making a first round exit from the district tournament In March. College football officials will further argue the pros and cons of forming a post-season national championship tournament involving the bowls, but plans will never get off the ground. A certain sportswriter junks his job to realize a lifelong ambition of becoming a bartender in Traverse City. Hastings will win its third Twin Valley softball championship in 4 years. Middleville basketball Coach Skip . Pranger will be taken ill when, because of new MHSAA sanctions on coaches leaving their seat, he collapses of frustration. In an attempt to even the competition and create more interest. Rose Bpwl officials decline to invite the Big Ten champ to their game and instead ex­ tend an invitation to the MIAA league champ. Morgan Fairchild comes to her senses and accepts the longstanding dinner invitation. The Hastings Womens Softball Association will again ban an entire team or certain players from playing, is hit with a lawsuit, and proceeds to find itself back in court wasting the taxpayers' money. The Hastings football team loses 3 of its first 4 and finishes with a 5-4 mark. The record causes Jeff Simpson to resign as head coach, but Simpson lands on his feet when he takes a job hosting ESPN's Sportslook show. NBC cancels Cosby. Somebody will send a nasty letter to the aforementioned departing sport­ swriter complaining over the lack of coverage to the girls track team. Enraged after a particularly bad call, Denny O'Mara snatches up a chair and hurls it across the gym floor. In a gross mistake by Spartan basketball Coach Jud Heathcote, Mark Brown sees his playing time diminish once the Big Ten season starts. Big Time Wrestling replaces baseball as the National Pastime and Andre the Giant and Hillbilly Jim are elected to the congress and the senate respec­ tively. The Hastings girls basketball team follows up its Twin Valley co­ championship with a third place finish. Bernie Oom resigns as Saxon baseball Coach to become a polka in­ structor in Waukeegan, Illionis. No Barry County boys basketball team escapes the districts in March. After three years my bosses come to their senses and offer me a $1,000 a week raise. The bartending job in Traverse City becomes more attractive. ,. The Lions, surprise surprise, fail to make the playoffs for the fourth time in 29 years, but do draw 65,000 spectators for each home game. The Bears fail to win the Super Bowl. NBC reinstates Cosby and CBS cancels Magnum P.I. Deciding he hasn't had enough yet after all, Dave Furrow reconsiders and decides not to retire as Hastings wrestling coach. The County Seat lowers its prices on Canadian bacon cheeseburgers. Jeff Simpson leaves ESPN to bump Jimmy The Greek from CBS. Summerfest is upped from three days to a week and the courthouse lawn under the beer tent never does come’ back. The Detroit News and Free Press Ixith extend lucrative offers to the sportswriter, but in the end Traverse City wins. �Page 10— The Hastings Banner— Thursday. January 2,1986 Looking at what’s ahead for the new year Continued from page 1 purchasers of 1982 and 83 cars want to update their vehicles, says his dealership’s in­ ventory has been upped from 42 cars in September to 150 cars on the lot now. For­ tunately, early winter car sales have been good so far. “Sales have taken off already; I'm im­ pressed," says Andrus. "But I'm concerned about the fourth quarter and big in­ ventories." Andrus says many trade magazines and market analists predict an even rosier 1986 for the car industry. Others, as Andrus does, predicts the fourth quarter to be mild. "It all goes back to how the consumer responds to the 1986 model year,” says Andrus. Andrus contends the car industry has bounced back from the problem era of the 1970s when the public was far from satisfied with what they were getting auto-wise for their dollar. He calls today’s car one the best values on the market and that is reflected in upward sales. The quality of today’s automobile has never been higher with new improvements being made anywhere from increased mileage to more model and option selections — all of which only benefits John Q. Public. However, it is that increased range of options, says Andrus, which although is Andrus says because it is the consumer who ultimately decides what sells and what doesn't, the automotive business for the manufacturers, and eventually the dealers, can be a hit-or-miss industry. Guess right and sales will take off; guess wrong and car manufacturers may have an Edsel on their hands. Thus predicting what type of financial year might be in store for such an industry would puzzle even lhe so-called experts from time to time. Still, Andrus, who has been involved in one capacity or another in the Hastings car business since 1973, paints a relatively bright car sales picture for 1986. "My feeling is I look for the first half of 1986 to be very strong," says Andrus, who began as a car salesman, worked in the automotive parts industry, and who now is president of his own dealership. “But I don't anticipate lhe surges or splashes of business that we had in 1985.” As for the last quarter of 1986, Andrus calls that a "gray area” in terms of upward business. He says many dealers may be overcautious that the market will slow down and current inventories won't move. If in­ vent cries don’t move, the industry as a whole becomes stagnant, and dealers become concerned. Andrus, who believes now is the time when Legal Notices STATE OF MICHIGAN PROLATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE Filo No. BS-I938O-SE Ettolo of GRACE M. KASTEAD. Decocted. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Imereti In th* ettato moy bo barred or affected by thi» hearing TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. January 16. 1986 ot 10.00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hatlings, Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Richord L. Hoot requettlng that he be appointed personal representa­ tive of the Estate of Groce M. Kattood who lived at 8484 South Wall Lohe Rood. Dolton. Michl- SERVICE DIRECTORY LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS ''Quality Dry Cleaning for over 3u yoars" 321L KcMpb IvtNP IteMHMTO gon ond who died December 13. 1985; ond requesting also that the will of the deceased dated March 26. 1984 be admitted to probate, ond requesting that heirs of the estate be deter­ mined. ' Creditors ore notified that copies bf all claims against lhe deceased must bo presented, personally or by mail, to both the personal representative ond to the court on or before March 16, 1986. Notice is further given that the estate win then bo assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. December 23. 1985 Richord L. Haas Personal Representative 8466 South WaH lake Rood Delton. Ml 49046 David A. Dimmers (Pl2793) DIMMERS 8 McPHILLIPS 220 Sou’h Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 616/945-9596 (1-2) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE CAR & TRUCK REPAIR iiMfrusW 1435 S. Hanover St., Hatiingt, Mich. 40066 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Frldo,* M 5 •OTtoHarcMo.Klo, iMt. □1 CttOir CABOS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE FARTS Kmp that BTMt QM FwHna with Genuine GM Part*. BARRY COUNTY S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALERI HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Farrell’s NUTIKICOMMC 802 East Grand Street Hastings Ph. 945-4020 Serving Barry County Area for 10 Yearn BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Calculators Cash Registers Copiers ' Dictation Equipment Typewriters All Makes and Models INSURANCE • INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health • Farm Group Health Business Retirement Mobile Home Life Personal Belongings Home Rental Property Motorcycl Auto Smce 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE, ot 945-3412 REAL ESTATE Our 45th Year MILLER REALESTATE Kan Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. H»«n9. (616)945.5182 RgAL,Op DEFAULT having been made in the conditions ol a certain Mortgage modo by LEWIS W SAPP and LINDA L. SAPP, husbond ond wife, to FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA­ TION OF KALAMAZOO, o United Stales Corporation, doled July 29, 1978, and recorded in the office of lhe Register of Deeds for the County of Borry and Slate of Mich gon, on August 7. 1978. in Liber 237. on Poge 494. on whkh Mortgage there is claimed to be due ol the date of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY Ah© 06/100 ($15,920.06) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been Instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or.any parr thereof, whereby the power of sole contained in said Mortgage hot become operative; Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in sold Mortgage ond in pursuance of lhe statute in such case mode ond provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, ot public auction, to the highest bidder, ot the East Front Door, Court­ house. in the City of Hastings, and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in ond for said County, on Thursday. January 23. 1986. ot 10:00 o'clock (EST) In the forenoon of said day. ond sold premises will be sold to poy lhe amount so os aforesaid then due on said Mortgage to­ gether with 9.00 percent inter­ est. legal costs. Attorney's fees and also any taxes ond insur­ ance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the dote of said sale: which said premises ore described in said Mortgage os follows: Land situate and being :n lhe Township ol Orangeville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, de­ scribed as: A parcel cf land in the South­ west one quarter of Section 17. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing 332 feet Eost of the Southwest corner of the Southwest '/» ol Section 17, thence East 128 leet along the South tine ol Section 17. thence North 320 feet, thence West 128 feet, thence South 320 feet to the place of beginning. The original amount secured by soid mortgage was NINETEEN THOUSAND AND NO 100 (S19.DX.00) DOLLARS so that the amount claimed to be due thereon is more than 66 2 3% of the original indebtedness secured by said mortgage and the property heremobove de­ scribed is not more then three (3) acres in size and is residen­ tial property not exceeding four (4) units. The period of redemption will be six (6) months from dote of sale. DATED: December 19 1985 FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO Mortgagee. JohnM. Wells Business Address 346 Wesi Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 (1-9) better for the American public, causes dealers to lose hair. Andrus points out Chevrolet has 20 model nameplates available alone and when the consumer decides he wants to add or sub­ tract further options, he winds up ordering the car from the factor}- instead of buying from the dealer's inventor}-. And when the consumer realizes a factoryordered car doesn't arrive at the dealership for two months, he sometimes decides to look elsewhere for what he wants instead of or­ dering. Thus lhe dealership and the manufacturer suffer. “Because American cars offer such a range of options, it becomes more difficult for the industry to respond in a timely fashion,” says Andrus. Andrus has seen futuristic showrooms where consumers punch a few buttons and send a new car order to the factor}-. Such a setup probably won't benefit individual dealerships because it will be harder to move inventories off the lots. "What I’m concerned abouf is we don't turn into a catalog order store," says An­ drus. "Many dealerships are stifled because we have to deal with the factories Andrus believes the automotive industry listens and tries to act on the public's needs, wants, and suggestions — which is one of the major reasons why the industry will continue its prosperous ways of the mid-1980s. “We try to anticipate trends to the best of our abilities, but when you're wrong...” The public drives Edsels. Southeastern Those are some things we hope to accomplish yet before the end of this calendar year. Going over to the other area of interest­ curriculum- Hoekstra said that im­ plementing the School Safety Program available via a state grant, is “a big thing coming up" -This is for academically frustrated students, ones with a lower IQ, who need some extra help or counselling services " she noted. The idea of this program is to reach these students at a young age and assist them in their learning and socializing efforts. This would then cut back on anti-social behavior later on. “We're talking of expanding that concept (after its implementation) and possibly including an in-school suspension program for both jr. and sr. high," she said. "This would be an alternative for those students not allowed to stay in regular classes something besides that of taking them out of the school environment." Hoekstra added that the board’s curriculum committee is still reviewing graduation requirements. "A year ago when we changed them," she said, "there was talk of increasing the math requirement another year. During the coming year we hope to resolve that and have a report to the board and recommendation. "The committee is also talking about having a ‘differentiated’ diploma," Hoekstra said. “Some schools are going to this. While everybody gets the same diploma right now if they meet the graduation requirements, this would be a diploma for achieving a higher level of academic standards. I would be for students who take and do well in certain classes that are tougher. “This is just being discussed right now," she added, Hoekstra said the school is also preparing materials for a study to be done this fall by the Northcentral Accreditation Association. The group, she said, will review the district’s offerings and facililea and provide suggestions and recommendations for im­ provement. "We also have some curriculum changes being recommended at tho high school (to be acted on this month)," she pointed out, "and we’re looking at some changes in the jr. high curriculum in the fall.” Diane Hoekstra, President of the Hastings Board of Education Maintenance needs and curriculum im­ provements are the two major areas of in­ terest for the Hastings School District, the board president said. Hoeksta noted that the district operates from July 1 to June 30, creating an "in bet­ ween sitution" for several of the current priorities which are either in progress or on tab for the 1986-87 school year. "In January Carl (Superintendent Schoessel) normally sends out letters to board members, asking for goals for the coming school year," she pointed out. "So in that area it’s premature to talk of goals for the coming year. "There are two areas we can look ahead to," she added. "The building and site area and the curriculum and materials area.” William R. Cook, mayor of Hastings: says On the former, Hoekstra said the board one of his hopes for 1986 is to see more was looking at having a study done by an businesses locate in Hastings. outside consultant— possibly an ar"I would hope that we can entice small chietectural firm— to examine the school’s industries into the area through economic facilities. The professional study, she said, sanctions and tax abatements,” said Cook. (if affordable) would give the board a better Another hope for the new year, said Cook, handle on what's needed, what the options is to "keep things on an even keel" as far as are, and what those options would cost. the city budget. Cook stated that the city still Hoekstra said the board is also planning toappoint a citizens advisory committee to "has not recovered from the recession of the 70's and early 80's, and he would like to see a study and make recommendations in this full recovery in 1986. area. “The advisory com mi tee," she said, With the expansion of the Felpausch Food "will do a general study of our building and Center, and a possible expansion of the site needs. That would be for the rest of this Hastings Savings and Loan (at the corner of year, plus into next year." Michigan and State Streets), a more secure The committee, she said, would help the tax base would be established for the city. board decide the best route— physically and Also, these expansions "would hopefully financially— to take in making im­ create more of an interest in the downtown," provements. he said. The administration has a list of building Cook also noted he feels that the upcoming and site needs which it estimates would cost refurbishment of the Fish Hatchery Park $2 million if undertaken. The board has about will be an asset to the city. a quarter million dollars budgeted in this “We could always use recreational area for the 1985-86 fiscal year. facilities for our area," he said. Cook added Some of those alternatives could include a that the park would mainly be used by area new building, some kind of bond issue to citizens, and, "the plans are really good for finance the improvements, or a maintenance the people." millage. Although he said he does not see any major “We have the board’s property commitee, projects on the drawing board for the city, which I'm on," she noted That board group, Cook does expect normal business and the consultant’s study, and this advisory maintenance to be conducted, such as commitee will hopefully work together and maintaining the water and sewage systems, come up with recommendations. Some of and the revamping of sidewalks, curbs and this we know already, but some of it we need gutters that are part of the normal upkeep of to firm down.” the dty. "I’d be hardpressed to say what would come out of IL” Hoekstra added. "A question Richard Thomas, Hastings 'Township we do have to face is how long can we impact supervisor: agrees that the influx of our general fund budget with high main­ businesses to the area would be beneficial. tenance expenses "Some businesses have started to nibble The direction to take, she said, needs some about coming to the township and we hope imput from the community. there would be more interest in that way "Maybe they (the consultant and advisory because it would help the community as a committee) will say we don’t need to do all of whole," Thomas said. these projects," she said, listing possible One such business, Consumers Gravel, a outcomes. "Or maybe they’ll say that we’ ready-mix chain from Kalamazoo, had can’t afford to do all of them. I don’t know. expressed interest in locating in a building on “Or they might say that philosphically we M-37 south of Hastings, he added. don't want to spend this much from the Also, Thomas hopes to finish the repaving general fund on maintenance," she added. work on Coats Grove Road, a project that he "Or that we should go with a maintenance said is “one of the biggest county road millage or maybe that we can take care of it projects in the state." In all, the work on the over a 10 year period. There’s a lot of options. road has taken three years to get to this "If we knew which way was best to go, we point, with most of the road restructuring wouldn't need to do this study," she pointed nearly completed out. Thomas said no other major projects are "We do have several specific maintenance planned at present, but "some may develop and improvement projects that will be un­ in the summer." dertaken in the district this year," Hoekstra Concerning taxes, Thomas said, noted. "We'll be finishing replacing the glass “Basically, I would like to see property blocks (on the exterior walls) at assessments rounded off. Some are already Southeastern and the Central School coming down in agriculture as well as in the playground and fixing up the parking lot at residential areas. "I hope these come to a head this year," he said. “I hope everything goes good for us." Nashville man seeks re-election to MM PA A Nashville man Is among eight penQns who have been nominated to set* positions on the Michigan Milk Produ^L’ Association board of direclont in E elections to be held in January Wayne Pennock of Nashville is seeking his L™/S D‘*trlC1 4 direcl°r 0" MMPA board, reports the Michigan lm Messenger 1MMMI publication. M “ Pennock is secretary treasurer of MMPA Barry-Eaton Local and a (orm^r longtime member of lhe MMPA adv!/ committee i formerly Southern Stfchi^ market committee) and delegate. He also is vice chairman of the Barry County Planning Commission and vice chairman of the Barry County Soil and Water Conservation District He farms 460-acres and milks 80-cows. Willaim Bamber of Howell also is nominated to the district 4 director seat. Those nominated oy district nominating committees are seeking three-year terms on the state board, said MMM. District direc­ tors are elected by delegates from within their own districts. Florence (Betty) Mitchell RICHLAND -- Mrs. Florence (Betty) Mit­ chell. M. 9604 East D Are.. Richland Trailer Park. Richland. MI. passed away Sunday. Dec. 29 at Borgess Medical Center, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Mitchell was bom Nov. 6. 1921, in Kalamazoo, daughter of Leroy and Frieda Wood. She lived most of her life in lhe Kalamazoo area and since 1969 at the present address. She was employed for several years at K-Mart in Kalamazoo and was a member of Gull Lake United Methodist Church. She was married to Paul Mitchell April 1, 1968, who survives. Also surviving are a son. Kenneth Sch jg of Climax; a sister, Mrs. Fannie Ridenour of Vicksburg; a brother, Ralph Rawley of Ann Arbor; one grandson; three grand­ daughters; one great-grandson; and two step-daughters. Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Services were held at Williams Funeral Home. Delton, Thursday, Jan. 2, 1986 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Edward Ross officiating. Interment in Prairie Home Cemetery. Richland. Commodore Tryon HASTINGS — Commodore Tryon, 86, of 377 Leach Lake, Hastings, died Sundy, December 29,1985, at Barry County Medical Care Facility. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 31 at 1:30 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home. Rev. Russell Sarver officiated with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery in Riely, Indiana. He was bora in Vigo County, Indiana, the son of Jesse and Pearl (Stuck) Tryon. Hu moved to Hastings in 1959 and had lived with the Louis and Evelyn Dubke family for 3S years. Mr. Tryon is survived by one brother, Jesse Tryon of Romelus; three sisters^ Lucille Webster of Fremont, Indiana, Gladys Ogbom of Crown Point, Indiana and Pauline Wetterstroem of Florida; several nieces and nephews and dear friends Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dubke of Hastings. Rev. Lila F. Manker HASTINGS - Rev Lila F. Mar ker. 93. of 235 E. Blair St.. Hastings, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1986 at her home Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home. Olive Joann Topping WEST LAFAYETTE. IN. • Funeral Ser­ vices were held Dec. 31,1985 for Olive Joann Topping of West Lafayette, Indiana. She died Dec. 28 after a long illness. The daughter of Loren and Mary Her­ shberger of Woodland, she was born June 30, 1925. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1943, and graduated from North Manchester College in 1951. She was married to Robert Topping of West Lafayette, Ind. on June 14,1952 at the South Woodland Church of the Bretheren. She was a member of the Lafayette Church of the Bretheren and was active in her church and the community. She taught in the LaPorte school system for several years, and was the founder and supervisor of the South Side Nursery School in Lafayette. She will especially be remembered for her interest in music and for her singing which she dedicated in ser­ vice to her Lord. She is survived by her husband and four children: Mrs. John (Linda) Raffa, Naples, Fla.; Thomas, Indianapolis, Ind.; Mrs. Michael (Julia >■ Ryan, West Lafayette; Susan Mary, West Lafayette; and two grandchildren, Kimberly Raffa and Lauren Ryan. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Carolyn Oberman, Fennville, Mich.; Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Corl, Bremen, Ind.; and one brother, David Hershberger, Woodland, Osborne hearing postponed Birth Announcements It's A Giri Blane and Karen (Secord) Perry, Lawton, OK., Nov. 21,12:54 p.m., 6 lbs. 134 oz. Gregg and Lynae Mathews, Hastings, Dec. 21, 8:59 p.m., 8 lbs. 4 oz. David and Deborah Wood, Hastings, Dec. 23, 7:28 p.m,, 8 lbs. 3 oz. It’s A Boy Teresa FillLngham, Hastings, Dec. 22, 8:22 p.m„ 6 lbs. 15 oz. Robin and Thomas Girrbach, Woodland Dec. 31, 10:57 a.m., 8 lbs. 6 oz. New chamber chief, by Shelly Sulser A hearing originally scheduled for Dec. 20 for a Vermontville man charged with the hit and rm death of an Eaton County Sheriff Deputy has been adjourned until an un­ determined date. Richard Wesley Osborae, 35, of 510 N. Pease Rd. was arrainged in the 56th court in Eaton County last Thursday on charges of manslaughter and failing to stop at the scene of the accident. Osborne later turned himself in after striking and killing Eaton County Sheriff Deputy Donald Rice on Dec. 10. Osborne, who is free on a >10,000 cash assurity bond, will be represented in court by Attorney Paul Adams of Jackson. Continued from page 3 joined WBCH. In 1962, he was named manager of the station. “...I acquired stock (in the station) over s number of years (since 1962) so several years ago it got up to 100-percent," he said of his ownership of the corporation. Radant started his radio career at WOAP in Owosso when he was a senior in high school in that city. He attended Alma College for three years before transferring to Michigan State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in radio and television. Radant and his wife, Marge, were married in 1957. They have three adult children. Steve, Karen Altoft and Joellyn Daniel. During his years in Barry County, Radant spent 14-years on the county board of com­ missioners, including serving as its chair­ man. He currently is chairman of the county social services board and is a member of the county transit commission. Radant also is just completing his year as senior warden at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, and he is a member of the executive council for the Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan. CARD Of THANKS We would like to express our thanks to friends and family for all the expressions of sympathy at the time of the passing husband and father, Daniel D. Hall. Thanks to Drs. WoodlLff and Schirmer and the staff at Pennock Hospital I.C.U. Our appreciate goes out to the Girrbach Funeral Home for their help. Your kindness was a great comfort to us all. Mrs. Daniel D. Hall Roy and Ardis Hall and family Gene and Carolynn Hall and family Dan and Sue Byrne SfRVICFJ • JICE & PIANO LESSONS: Janet Richards. Lessons at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hastings. Phone 616­ 349-2351. (tfn)_________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Weekly, semi­ weekly, monthly. We do homes, offices and windows. All workers are bonded. 945­ 9448. < tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Senice. Steven Jewell, registered turner, technician, assistant. Cali 945-9888. (tfn) $100,000 error found, Continued from page 1 end carryover of $400,000. This year, however, the carryover was only $150,000. "This will make us look better starting our 1986 in better financial condition than we were afraid was going to happen," he said. The finance chairman said that the error is one more reason why the county should have a coordinator to handle the day-to-day county business. "If we had someone really keeping track on a day-to-day basis, this wouldn't have happened," he said. Sheriff Wood declined to comment on the clerical error until the county board took any action on the matter. HflP WANlfO TEXAS REFINERY CORP, needs mature person now in Hastings area. Regardless of experience, write A.D. Hopkins, Box 711, Fort Worth, TX 76101. NURSES Interested in joining a dynamic, in­ novative, geriatric team? Interested in directing your staff and patient care to your team? Interested in caring for the early hospital discharge (trend in geriatric care). physical, oc­ cupational therapy etc. and you are responsible for the care plan, restorative nursing and discharge Interested? We are in­ terested. Call me, Judi Roop Director of Nursing. Ionia Manor C16-527-0080. (1-9) EXCELLENT INCOME for part time home assembly work. For inf or. call 312-741­ 8400 ext. 1677. TOR SAIT MISC SAVE SB PERCENT!! Flashing arrow signs $289!! Lighted, non-arrow $269. Unlighted $219. (Free let­ ters!) See locally. (800)423­ 0163, anytime. (800)-628-2828, ext. 504. NOTICfS » CROSS WITH CHRIS! June 21 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland. July 5 England, Ireland, Scotland. July 21 - Denmark, Sweden, Norway. August 4 - France, Switzerland. Price: From $1669 Detroit. Includes flight, 2 meals daily, 1st class hotels. 517-453-2202. 7369 Berne Rd., Pigeon, Ml 48755. free introductory ROLLER SKATING LESSON. Saturday, Jan 11 ®t the Hastings Roll-ARama. 12 Nocn-1:30 p.m. Skates included. Age 13 & under. Regular beginning class runs 6 weeks; Starts Jan. is and ends Feb. 22. $1.50 admission +$.75 skate rental (if needed). Pay in advance and get all 6 weeks including skates for $10 (a $13.50 value). Sign up by phone or in person at the Rink during session hours. (1-9) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-01-09.pdf aeaa7a0f1e0ad09989088e667da0d4b1 PDF Text Text NiEflWS ...wrap T-K sets math ' standards for grads I Snow leaves |$nty buried, cold Page 2 Legislative Coffee set for Monday The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Legislative Coffee on Monday, Jan. 13 at Mc­ Donald's Reata mint. The coffee is set far 8 a an. Rep. Bob Bender of the 81 th District will be in attendance. There will be open discussion. The public is welcome and the Hastings Are^ Chamber of Commerce encourages comty-wkto participation. Fire destroys Dowling home Page 3 The Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ‘Eye* in the road* Suspect sought in shooting,explosion asswas Farewell dinner set for Joan Foster A "GoAd Bye” Dlaa«r to being ptaanad to hoaar H. Ftotor far bar yaara tftontea to th. flatting Ana Cbambar <4 Caminmc and tba BanyHaaltnga Ecanomle DavalopnaM Cactmtotoon •H» dtonar «1B be baU al tha Maaae on Wednesday evening, Jan 15, IM. There wffi 6e a punch tewi at 6 pm. and dinner will be served at 8:30 p.m. The cost is MM per person. There will be a tribute fo Joan following dinner. Those wishing to attend can secure reservations by calling the Chamber of Commerce office at M5-MM by noon on Monday. Jan. 13. IMS. Foster served as the executive director of the chamber for six years and as JEDC director for three years. Hastings Library holding party The Board of Trustees of the Hastings Public Library will host the Annual Birthday Party Friday. Jan. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the library. The party is in honor of the library’s volunteers “who give unselfishly of their time to assist the library staff.” Volunteers being honored, include: Agnes Smith, Brian Gibson, Elinor Haven, Doris Huey, Nicole Crosby, Jennifer Robleshi, David" Pillars, Nicole Johnson, Andy Furrow. Michelle Ulrich, Jennifer Morgan, Scott Furrow, and Mark Michialcher. "Many of these vokmten are junior high and high school students,” said Librarian Barbara Schondelmayer. They imput titles on the computer, cover books irlth plastic jacket protectors, *organize the on-going basement booksale, write zebra code numbers on shelf list cards, and help with circidation duties.” Refreshments will be served and the public is encouraged to visit the library at this festive time Retirement open house planned An open house is planned for the retirement of Doris Greenfield from the Barry County Medical Facility. The get-together will be Jan. 18 from 14 p.m. at the Hastings’ E.W. Bliss Union Hall Co-workers and other friends are cordially invited to attend. It looked like a tornado swirled down on the trailer home at 7275 Cedar Crffek Road, Delton after a propane gas explosion left this scene of debris. Sheriff favors using ‘found’ funds to reinstate laid off road patrolmen by Steve Horton What to do with an extra $104,000? That's the question being brought up in Barry County government these days. At least two parties— Sheriff David Wood and the sheriff employees union— have definite, and compatible, ideas. Both want to see the money used to bring back two laid off partolmen. The board of commissioners recently learned that a bookkeeping mistake in the clerk's office back in February had resulted in a $104,688 expenditure being posted twice in the sheriffs budget. This error was not discovered until last month. During the preceding months, meanwhile, the prospect of tight finances resulted in several employees being laid off from county positions, including three patrolmen at the sheriff department. In addition, some other employee positions have not been filled after a vacancy occurred. Not surprisingly, the discovery of that idditional money has resulted in the sheriff employees union— the Fraternal Order of Police— filing a grievance, done on Monday, seeking two of the par tolmen's recall. A third laid off employee resigned at the time of his lay off. Sheriff Wood said Tuesday that he plans to side with that grievance. Wood said that he had been informed by the board of commissioners that $37,500 of the $104,688 was being set aside as a con­ tingency fund for his department “I was told that tnis money was available to me in the event we had budgeting problems down the road," Wood said. "It is not being made available to me to use as I see fit. I informed the union of that decision by the board." The rest of the money— Wood said he was told— will be set aside as a contingency fund to avoid potential lay-offs of county em­ ployees during the year. “I would rather use the $37,500 to bring the two people back,” he said. "I'd rather do that, knowing there's always a risk that we could have some big, expensive emergency come up later in the year; one which the board would not be able to cover and would have to come out of my budget and result in lay offs. "I understand this risk," he added. "The union understands it. But we’re willing to take it...and I don’t think that's an improper way of managing the department either. You have two people who work here that we could desperately use. Why not use them as long as we can? Looking at the budgets which the board has approved for this department, I think we can manage this wi»h them." Wood said the union's grievance states "in view of the fact that the county appears to have at least $35,000 available for use by the Barry County Sheriff Department, we feel You have two people who work here that we could desper­ ately use. Why not use them as long as you can? Sheriff Wood y it’s only fair to recall as many laid off em­ ployees as possible”. "I’m supporting the uiiion on this point," the sheriff added. He said that the one officer's salary was $21,668, while the other’s was less than that. He added that he was putting together figures to show the board of commissioners what bringing back the two patrolmen would cost. One specific benefit of bringing both back, he said, would be to again have a fulltime detective. Under the procedures in a union grievance, the sheriff is the first step If the union is not satisfied with his decision, then the matter can be taken to the sheriff department grievance board, comprised of the sheriff and two commissioners. The third step would be to take it to arbitration. “What I plan to do, and I've informed (boerd of commissioner chairman) Carolyn Coleman of this, is to answer the grievance in such a way that it will not be settled in this first step, so it will go to the grievance board I'll have to answer it very careftilly, almost in a negative sense But in essense what I’m going to do is support the union, at least in that we should be able to use enough of that money to bring back the two people who have been laid off." Wood said that he was not pushing to fill the third position lost in the lay off. Wood also said that he wants to bring this proposal to the board, showing them what one recalled patrolman would cost and bo*' much above the $37,500 the second one would cost, adding that he didn’t feel it would t* that much. "But the grievance has been filed and thflt will have to follow its route until something changes," he added. Wood said he, with the board of com missioners, is a co-employer of the depart­ ment employees which is why he wants the grievance to end up with the grievance board. Theodore McKelvey, chairman of board of commissioner's finance committeesaid last week that "we (the commissioner*1 don’t expect anything’s going to happe" •because of the error)". .. "Of course the error is a real bad thinghe said at that time. "We realize this. b**1 actually, now that it’s discovered, it puts the county in a little better financial position.” In commenting further on the 3104,000 error, McKelvey said that the department had a shortfall of 8286,000 and that, even with the error, it still went $186,000 over budget. He also pointed out that six other people had been laid off in the county, along with the three patrolmen at the sheriff department. McKelvey also noted that the $104,000 will help prevent possible lay offs in 1986, adding that "I don’t think we could have (avoided that) otherwise”. by Mary Warner and Elaine Gilbert The investigation of a Monday night Cedar Creek Road shooting that blew up a mobile home, injuring four police officers and four Barry County residents, has turned up at least one suspect, Barry County Sheriff David O. Wood said Wednesday. “We have a person that we’re going to interview,” Wood said. "We’ve talked to him once already. But we don't have all the story from everybody yet. It could take weeks. The problem is a motive. We have our suspicions what the motive is, but we're not sure why this guy is doing this." Police said that a shotgun was used to fire shots into the trailer, occupied at the time by two men, a woman and an infant One of the pellets severed a gas line leading from the propane tank to the house. The occupants smelled gas and left the mobile home , seeking refuge in a neighbor’s trailer. Police were called and the Barry County Sheriffs Department responded, asking for backup help from the Michigan State Police Hastings Team. When officers arrived, four people were on the scene. Wood said. Those four and the responding officers were attempting to locate the gas leak when the blast occurred. "Something, we're not sure what, ignited the fumes, "Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott of the Sheriff’s Department said. The mobile home was blown off its frame, he said. Two of the four people helping the officers at the time were inside the trailer when the explosion occurred, and suffered the severest of the injuries. They are identified as Victor Kelly, 28, who lived in the mobile home at the time according to published reports, and Devin Dye, 15, identified as Kelly's half-brother. They were listed in fair condition Wednesday at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo with superficial burns to the hands and face. The mother of Kelly and Dye, Karen Dye, 43, of 10694 Cobb Road, was reportedly outside of the trailer, along with Ron Bryerly, 16, of M-43 in Delton. Mrs. Dye received superficial face burns and multiple contusions, a Borgess Hospital spokesman said. She was listed in good condition at Borgess on Wednesday. The four officers, Deputies Ted DeMott and Gary Sunior of the Sheriffs Department and Al McCrurab and Paul Uerling of the State Police, were standing outside the trailer and were all knocked down when the trailer exploded. They received cuts and bruises and were treated and released that same night from Pennock Hospital in Hastings. The mobile home, located at 7275 Cedar Creek Road near Delton, is almost directly across from neighbor Jerry Hensley, who, along with sons Jerry and Scott, were first on the scene after the explosion. Hensley said he did not hear the initial shotgun blasts. Continued on page 2 Cindy Gibson searches for a cedar chest that was Inside her trailer home before it was leveled by the explo­ sion. "I found my graduation cap that was inside the cedar chest, but I can't find the cedar chest,” she said. First baby born Friday By Elaine Gilbert Besides gaining a proud Mom and Dad and a darling "big" sister, Christopher Louis Olson captured the title of Barry County’s first baby of 1986 when he was born last Barry County's First Baby of 1906 gets a lot of loving attention from his parents, Rona and Richard Olson of Hastings, and two-year-old sister Rachael. A new policy at Pennock Hospital permits siblings and grand­ parents to be In the same room with newborns during a certain time period with the supervision of the mother. The son of Rona and Richard Olson of Hastings, Christopher was born at 1:31 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3 at Pennock Hospital. His birth was the first of the year within the county to residents of the county. Rona said her husband "had no idea” that they would be the parents of Barry County’s 1986 New Year’s Baby and winner of the Banner's annual contest. "I had some idea, but I was kinda surprised. My grandma kept telling mo I was going to (have the first baby of the year) ’’ said Rona who was admitted to the hospital shortly after midnight on New Year's Day. Christopher weighed 8 lb. 7 oz. and measured 214-inches when he made his debut. The Olsons' two-year-old daughter Rachael was delighted with her new brother and says "he is he- baby,” said Rona. The family.lives at 2220 S. Broadway. Richard is foreman of a solar heating in­ stallation crew for Alternative Technology in Grand Rapids. Rachael and her new brother have plenty of grandparents to love and spoil them. Paternal grandparents are Ernie and Barb Olson of Middleville Millie Gould of Nash­ ville is the maternal grandmother and Mary Castelein, also of Nashville, is the maternal great-grandmother. Others are great­ grandparents Don and Beulah Thayer and Albert and Henrietta Olson, all of Traverse City, plus a great-great-grandmother Francis Smith. As winners of the Banner’s First Baby of Continued on page 6 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 9,1986 Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Dwfowll having boon mod* In ♦H* term* and conditiona of a c*r»oin mortgog* mod* th* 4 th day Augutt. I9B3. executed by DONALD RAY BLAIR and CHAR LENE K. BLAIR. hit wtf*. ot Mort­ gagor. io MANUFACTURERS HANOVER MORTGAGE CORPOR ATION, a OelaiMor* corporation. 04 Mor -gr^g**. and r*corded In th* Office of th* Register of D**d« lor Barry County. Michigan on Auguii B 1983 In Liber 255 on Fog* 85. and o»»lgn*d by told Mortgage* to Victor Federal Sav­ ing* and loan Association doing bu(in*«B ot Gaithersburg. Mary­ land by on assignment dated May 39, 1985 and recorded In th* Oflie* of th* Remitter of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on Jun* 3. >985. Lib*r 423. Pag* 380. on which mortgage there >• claimed to be du* and unpaid at th* dote of this Nolle* Fifty Eight Thou­ sand Four Hundred Seventy Eight and 28/100 (558.478.28) Dollars lor principal and interest at 13.50% per annum, no suit or proceeding at law having b**n instituted to recover th* d*bf .•cured by said mortgog* and th* power of tai* In sold mor­ tgage having become operative by reason of such default. Nolic* It hereby given that on Thursday. Jarxxy 23. 1986 at 2.00 o'clock in th* afternoon, local time. taid mortgage will be fore­ closed by a tai* of th* mortgoged premise*. or tom* part of th*m. ot public auction or ven­ due. ot th* Eott front door ol th* Court out* in th* City of Hatting*. Mich Igan. that b«ing th* ploc* for holding th* Circuit Court for th* County of Barry. In payment of taid amount du* end oil in­ terest at 13 50%. legal cott*. charge* and expense* a* may be permitted under taid mortgog* or by law. Said premise* ar* described at follow*: Situated In the Township of Cast­ leton. County of Barry. Stat* of Michigan, described a*: Th* Eo»f % of th* Northeast '4 of the South****! '4 of Secttor. 34. Town 3 North. Rang* 7 West. except th* Easterly 363 feet thereof. The properly may be redeem­ ed during the six (6) month* following taid tai* Dated: December 12. 1985 VICTOR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION. Assignee of Mortgagee G.E. Grogan (P26375) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgage* 3176 Penobscot Building Detroit. Ml 48226 (1-9) South Jefferson Street News EVENTS 1. Millard Fillmore’* Birthday ■ Jan. 7. Hold a Millard Fillmore birthday party this day. Stop at Bosley's and we will supply you with a party favor for this happy occasion. 2. National Joy Germ Day - January 8 - This day Is devoted to spreading joy and cheer and you may join In the effort by visiting South Jefferson Street, where we spread joy and cheer everyday. 3. Munich Facetting Festival ■ January 7 Feb. 11. 4. Paul Bunyan Sled Dog Race ■ January 11. Ride your dog sled down South Jef­ ferson this week and we will give you a $5.00 gift certificate. 5. Stephen Footer Memorial Day ■ January 13. Stop at Bosley's this week and sing us one of his songs to banjo music and we will give you a $5.00 gift certificate. 6. William James Birthday - January 11. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURESALE DEFAULT hot occurred m th* condition* of o certain mortgage mod* on February 17. 1978. by MICHAEL L ZOULEK and LINDA L. ZOULEK. mortgagor* to BYRON CENTER STATE BANK mortgage*, recorded February 23. 1978 m Liber 234. Pag* 929 of Mortgage*. Barry County Record*. Th* undersigned claim* there it du* and unpaid un toid mortgog* ot the dot* of this nottc* of th* turn of Six Thousand Eight Hundred Nin* and 93/100 * Dollar* ($6,809 93) on principal and interest. Th* length of th* redemption period under MSA 27A.3240 C l. (1948) 600.3240. ot amended, it tix month* from the dote of th* tale. No suit or proceeding ot low hat been inttituted to re­ cover th* debt secured by taid mortgage or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thurtday. February 13. 1986. al 11:00 o clock in th* forenoon, at the North door of th* County Courthoute in th* City of Hotting*. Michigan, there will be offered ot foreclosure tale to the highest bidder, at public auction, the land* and premitet. or ot much thereof ot it necessary. In toid mortgage mentioned ond de­ tcribed at being in the Village ol Middleville, County of Barry. Stale of Michigan, at follows, to-wit: lot 2. Block 17 or I.N. Keeler * Addition to the Village of Middleville. Thornoppie Townthip. Barry County. Michigan, according to th* recorded plot thereof. Subject to eotement* and restrictions of record. Thit forecloture proceeding it intended to includ* the inter­ est ol DAVID A. DIAAMERS and CAROLINE A. DIAAMERS and MICHAEL J. MC PHILLIPS, the Mortgagees in a Mortgage doted August 20. 1985, recorded Aug­ ust 22. 1985. in Libor 426. Page 72 of Mortgages. Barry County Record*. Dated January 9, 1986 BYRON CENTER STATE BANK. a Micnigon Corporation Mortgagee AAcSHANE 8 BOWIE Attorneys for Mortgagee By: TERRY J. MROZ 540 O<d Kent Building Grand Rapid*. Ml 49503 (616)774-0641 (1-30) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY File No 85 278-CH NOTICE OF SALE GRADY 8 VICKERS and ALTHEA C. VICKERS. Plaintiff*. VERN D. MOSTELLER ond SANDRA MOSTELLER. Defendants. DAVID H. TRIPP 'P29290) 206 S. Broodway Hotting*. Ml 49058 Phon* (616)945 9585 Attorney for Plaintiff* In pursuance ond by virtue of a judgment of the Circuit Court in th* County of Barry. State of Michigan mode and entered on November 20. 1985 in a certain cause therein pending wherein Grady B. Vickert and Althea C. Vickers. were plaintiffs ond Vern 0 AAotteller ond Sandro Modeller were defendants, notice it here­ by given that I shall tell at public sal* to th* highest bidder, at the east steps of th* Courthouse situated in th* City of Hostings. County of Barry, on January 31. 1986 at 9:00 a.m. th* following described property, all that cer­ tain piece or parcel of land situated in th* Township of Hatting*. County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows: A parcel ol land in the North­ west '/• of Section 14, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as beginning al a point in th* center of the intersection of Fisher Road with East State Road on the North line of toid Section 14. thence West along taid North section I in* in center of Stat* Rood. 515 feet. thence South 415 f**1. thence Eott 515 feet to North and South '4 line, thence North along toid '4 line to ploc* of beginning. Hotting* Town­ ship. Barry County, Stat* of Michigan. Norval E. Thaler County Clerk Drafted By: David H. Tripp Attorney at Law BUSINESS ADDRESS: 206 S. Broodway Hotting*. Ml 49058 Phone: (616)945-9585 (1-23) . Get results with a Banner Classified (Reach the “Weekend Market!” Our annual January Doldrums Drawing starts this week. Designed to give your spirits a lift, the prize Includes: ’ 1. A summer flower arrangement from Barlow's on South Jefferson Street. 2. A free sun-tan visit at the Razor's Edge, located just off South Jefferson. 3. A bottle of Bonne Bell suntan lotion from Bosley's. 4. Tickets for two to the Cinema in Down­ town Hastings. 5. Dinner for two at the County Seat Lounge on South Jefferson. 6 We will donate 5'for each entry to the Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation. (Drawing Is Jan. 25 at noon. Must be 18 to enter.) \_______________________________________- 'at BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Uttle Bucky Is celebrating Carrie Chap­ men Catt'a Birthday (Jan. 9) by having a dollar sale this week. You can vote for the Buck's specials by shopping his Reminder ad each week. 2. Our January Photo Special: Buy one en­ largement at regular price and get a second enlargement for V. See details in Bucky's ad. 3. The 1986 selection of American Greet­ ings Valentino Cerda Is now on display in our Sentiment Shop. Shop early for best selection. 4. Bosley’s Vitamin Department features Lechlthln, Chewable Vitamin C and B-12 this week. Check our Bucky ad for special prices. 5. Our cosmetic department has the new Revlon eye make-up on display. We are selling out the old stuff at Vi off this week. 6. A list of your prescription purchases for 1985 Is yours for the asking at Bosley's. Please call us a day In advance and we will have yours ready to pick up or we will be happy to mall it to you. 7. Park free behind Tosley's and shop Downtown Hastings. ______________ QUOTE: wise is the art ot knowing Trailer explodes... (Continued, from page 1) Call TODAY! 948-8051 JANUARY DOLDRUMS DRAWING "TM art ot being The gas lines from this propane gas tank In the foreground were punctured from what is believed to have been a shotgun blast. As a result, the leaking gas was somehow Ignited and the trailer home exploded and four police of­ ficers and four other persons were Injured. what to overlook." every week and get.. 15178084 “I saw a flash and then I beard an ex­ plosion and looked out my window and it (the trailer home) was absolutely gone. I got dressed and my two boys went out with me to help the people who were hurt.” “When we got over there, I saw two (police) officers lying on their backs on the ground in the front (of the trailer). The people who were inside were burned and in shock and we got blankets for them and helped them to get inside the vehicles to wait for the ambulance,” he said. Debris from the explosion was strewn over an area of approximately 125 feet, with pieces of metal and insulation twisted as if a tornado had struck. Some debris dangled from nearby tree limbs. Furniture and ap­ pliances were thrown upside down and sideways from the force of the blast and most of the household items appeared to be damaged or destroyed, except for a new microwave oven which Rodney Dye, 20, said he was able to salvage. Rodney, along with girlfriend Cindy Gibson and two-month-old son, Quinton, lived in the trailer, he told reporters. He had just left for work when the shooting occurred around 10:20 p.m., he told police. According to published accounts of the shooting, Ms. Gibson, Kelly, a friend, Scott Hulce of Bellevue, and Quinton were inside the trailer when the shots were fired. Sheriff Wood said the people in the trailer ran outside after the shooting and went to a neighbor’s to use the phone “Kelly came back,” he said, “as well as Mrs. Dye, Devin Dye and an unidentified person" (later identified as Bryerly by other sources). Rodney Dye later told newsmen that he thought the shooting was “targeted at Vic­ tor", who was reportedly living at the trailer with Gibson and Dye. Sheriff Wood said detectives had “been told all this in­ formation" and were currently investigating iL The explosion occurred at around 11:30 p.m., about a half hour after the Sheriffs Department got the call. Neighbor Hensley said later that he thought it took firemen over a half hour to reach the scene. The fire burned out quickly, he said. Dye and Gibson “lost everything”, Hen­ sley said. "They had no renter’s insurance." They were renting the trailer from George H. Abbott of Battle Creek. The police officers were told to take two days off by the attending physician at the hospital. Sheriff Wood said. As of Wednesday — at o — LOW COST 'octal / lews . * . TUESDAY you get full area THURSDAY you get local coverage of the Hastings area with the Hastings Banner. TOTAL 30,000 CIRCULATION EVERY WEEK! Wiser-Leach announce marriage intentions Mr. and Mrs. Larry Genda of Freeport would like to announce the engagement of their daughter. Tammy Sue. to Donald Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wiser of Lake — William James °Tammv is a senior at Lakewood High 7Xz OSLEV ’•PHRRmRCY- • J Hastings MIIW •* Banner 1952 N. Broodwoy, Hostings morning they had not reported in for duty yet and Wood did not know if they would return to regular duty Wednesday night or whether they would use some of their compensation time to recuperate At least one of the of­ ficers was “not feeling too good” as yet the day after the blast, he said. One published report said the sheriffs road patrol would be eliminated temporarily because of the temporary loss of the two deputies but Wood said it is business as usual and there are road patrols, at least as many as recent budget restrictions will allow (see "Sheriff’, p 1). While it came as a shock to Wood to have his deputies injured in such a manner, he said, there have been other work-related injuries to deputies, such as when they got in a scuffle with a suspect, etc. Working on the investigation now is Detective Sgt. DeMott, who isn’t doing full­ time detective work right now because of budget restrictions, Wood said, and is also involved in testifying at a murder trial. “We could be talking to people for days and weeks before we can make a case,” he said Wood had no idea what the charges would be should a suspect be charged. "We haven’t even talked to the prosecutor yet," he said. Several people on the scene after the ex plosion said “It’s a miracle no one was killed." Math competency tests will be instituted in T-K District coverage with the Reminder. Phone 945-9554 or ...948-8051 Rodney Dye and Cindy Gibson work In the rubble to try to salvage their belongings the morning after an explosion devastated their trailer home. (Banner photos) School and employed at True Value Hard­ ware of Hastings Don is a 1984 graduate of Lakewood High School, also a graduate of N T M.A. training center and is now emnloyed at Bui ter Tod and Die of Grand Rapids as a die-maker apprentice. An August 2. 1986 wedding is planned. The Thornapple-Kellogg Board of Education Monday approved instituting math competency tests which students must pass in order for them to receive an en­ dorsement on their diplomas. The tests will establish minimum stan­ dards in math and will be implemented with the graduating class of 1988, said Superin­ tendent Gerald Page. “We’re not denying a diploma" to students who do not pass the math competency tests, he said. "But we’re not giving them an en­ dorsement on their diploma” if they fail to pass minimum standards. The issue of whether to implement math competency tests has been discussed by the board for a long periord of time. “We started out (in those discussions) to require students to pass the test in order to receive their diplomas, but that would not float," said Page. "The public is demanding accountability from educational institutions. I’m not con­ vinced this (math competency tests) is the best way. but at least it's a start." he said. Page noted the school's decision to grant endorsements to those who pass math requirements is consistant with a proposed bill in the state Legislature which would require minimum standards for high school students in the areas of math, English and science, with endorsements on the diplomas of those students who pass. The high school has been experimenting with a math competency test to assess the performance of students. When the test was given to the sophomore class, "all but five kids of 150 passed." It has not been determined when the testa will first be given to students, but Page said it will probably be at the beginning of the eighth or ninth grade and there will be plenty of opportunities throughout their high school years to retake the test when failures occur In addition, students who have not passed the competency requirements at the end of their sophomore year will be requried to take a tutorial math course in the 11th grade which will provide special math help. The tutorial course can be taken in the senior year too, if needed. Also, sophomore students who pass the math portion of the Michigan Educational Assessment Program tests will ,hesch001's m“>> Continued on page 10 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January9,1986 - Page3 VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ County financial troubles call for action The reaction from most people was: "So what else is new?" The county’s bookkeeping-computer problems have been so recurrent in recent months that a $100,000 error seemed like just a nother in a series of financial faux pas that have plagued the county for the past six months or more. Minor accounting errors are one thing. They can be expected to occur when a new computer system is being installed to handle county finances. But $100,000 is not minor. Not catching the error for ten months is not minor. Employee layoffs are not minor and at least some of the staffing problems at the sheriffs department can be at­ tributed to the bookkeeping problems. Who is at fault for the problems is not clear. Fingerpointing is not necessary since, as one official said, "There is plenty of blame to go around.” County officials apparently have felt that the computer-bookkeeping problems would be corrected as the new computer system was im­ plemented. Obviously, this is not the case. The delay in correcting the problems has merely compounded them, especially for the sheriff’s department. With the largest budget of county agencies, the sheriff’s department had the most to lose when errors occurred. The biggest error made by county officials was not hiring someone to teach employees how to use the new computer who could stay on the job until the system was fully on-line. Apparently the consultant who was working with the county was not available as much as needed. Having modem technology available is no good if nobody knows how to use it properly. It is time for the county to taKe some positive action to ensure that the financial recordkeeping system is in order. Plenty of people in Barry County have extensive experience setting up and operating financial accounting and control systems. If county officials need advice or training, they should ask for help from professionals. Have you ever wondered where all that snow that Is being removed Is being removed to? Hastings Maintenance Department workers Charley Converse and Howard Wilson can tell you. The two were busy Tuesday dumping snow removed from city parking lots Into a vacant lot at the end ot Railroad Street. Lest you think some poor vacant lot owner is going to come around some day and find his ground buried, be assured that the city has permission for the dumping from lot owner Doug Howell of Hastings. Lift that shovel! Tote that snow! Oh well, someone's gotta do It, and this Tuesday the task of cleaning her sidewalk went to Ruth McGregor of 433 E. Green St. By Mary Warner Mother nature was good to the kids and bad for drivers this past weekend as a total of six inches of snow fell between Thursday and Sunday, closing schools on Monday and creating the usual headaches for motorists and road commission plowers. By Sunday night most secondary roads in the county were drifted shut or hard to maneuver, due to high winds gusting to 57 mph. At least one accident occurred as a result of the weather. Jack Eugene Keller of 11246 Riverside Drive, White Pigeon, was injured when the truck he was driving on West Quimby Road, south of Hastings, struck a tree. According to Barry County Sheriff’s Department, Keller was eastbound on Quimby early Saturday evening when his truck's wheels caught a snow hank sending the truck out of control into the tree. Keller was hugging Uie side of the road trying to make room for an oncoming vehicle when the accident occurred, the accident report said. Keller was taken to Pennock Hospital and treated and released. There were also the usual amount of stalled vehicles and cars sliding in the ditch, sheriff's deputies said. Road Commission plows saved the day for a Loop Road resident who had to get to the hospital quickly to have a baby. "A woman called Monday to say she had to get her road plowed right away because the baby was coming," Jack Varney, Barry County Road Commission superintendent said. "Luckily one of our plows was within a mile of it (her house) so we went and got it." Varney said all of the county's available snow removal vehicles were out in force Monday responding to the cries of unhappy motorists who were having a tough time getting to work. Road commission trucks didn't plow during the weekend, partly because the real blowing didn't start until Sunday afternoon and partly because of budget restrictions. Varney said. County trucks normally plow only during weekdays, but will plow if there's an emergency on a weekend, he said. For students in the Maple Valley, Delton and Hastings school districts, Christmas vacation was extended one more day. Schools in those districts were scheduled to re-open after holiday vacation Monday but the weather gave the kids one more day to enjoy Christmas presents and build snowmen. Delton and Middleville schools were closed Monday also, but students had school the previous Thursday and Friday giving them at least.-a threeday weekend. For residents -and visitors to (he city of Hastings, parking after two in the morning could be hazardous to their pocketbooks. In an effort to aid snow removal, Hastings City Police are ticketing any vehicles parked on the streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Motorists could be fined S3 or have their cars towed away in extreme cases, Hastings Police Chief Mark Steinfort said. Steinfort is also asking residents to please quit pili j shoveled snow on pedestrian sidewalks. Il is making it difficult for walkers to get where they’re going, he said. All in all, things are going well in the snow removal department in Hastings, Depart­ ment of Public Works Street Superintendent Jim Tobias said. Road crews are putting in a lot of overtime but there have been no reported problems. December has been a snowy month though, Tobias said. Since Dec. 14 crews had to work overtime all but one day. And the beginning of January hasn't been much different, he said. And the forecast for this weekend? Chance of snow on Friday, partly cloudy on Satur­ day. PUBLIC OPINION: Libyan sanctions? How would you answer this timely question? Earl Argetslnger blows snow In front of St. Rose School on Tuesday. LETTERS — I ...to the Editor Alice Babcock THANKS for outstanding Christmas decorations To the Editor: As a new-comer to Hastings, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mayor Cook, thedty council, the Chamber of Commerce, and the parade committee for the out­ standing Christmas decorations on our streets. The Nativity Scene was beautiful andsaidtoall who pass by, “We are proud to maintain the true meaning and spirit of Christmas in our city." I commend our city officials and want them to know we are proud of our city. Thank you and sincere best wishes. James E. Leitzman. Pastor Hastings Church of the Nazarene Hastings In retaliation for Libya’s alleged support of international terrorists. President Reagan has imposed some severe economic sanc­ tions on that nation. Do you think this kind of action is a good idea and do you think it will help to stop terrorism? What other actions could the United States take to fight terrorists attacks? Kay Keeler, Hastings: I didn't watch the speech. But we’ve tried them with other countries and they really haven't made too much difference. I guess only time will tell. (As to any other actions), we've tried just about everything— sky marshalls, detec­ tors— and they don't seem to work. They don't seem to stop it Everyone's getting scared about flying overseas. Banner Send form PS. 3S79 to PO Box B (USPS 071-830) Tuesday morning fire detroys Dowling home A two-story Dowling house was destroyed Tuesday morning by a fire, started from a malfunctioning furnace. The fire began In the basement and then spread through the rest of the building. Units of the Hastings Area Fire Dept were called to the Bruce VanNocker residence, 1860 E. Dowling Rd., at 11:54 a.m. after a babysitter there discovered It. Local firemen, with assistance from the Johnstown Township Department, were on the scene for 2W hours. A young child, along with the babysitter, was in the house when the fire broke out. Neither were lnjur«l^h|8| Roger carls estimated damage at $30,000. He noted that the basement and a room on the northwest section of the house suffered severe damage, while the rest of the house had smoke and heat damage. Shawn Haltom QUESTION: 1952 N. Broadway, RQ Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 2 - Thursday, January 9,1986 Subscription Rales: $10.00 per year In Barry County; $12.00 per year in adjoining counties: and $13.50 per year elsewhere. Jo Ann Barr, Hastings.* They might help. It would probably hurt their economy. Walter Birman. Hastings — Definitely, and I think he should do more than that. I'm afraid it won't stop it but somebody ought to do something. It’s got to be stopped some way or other. Alice Babcock, Rockford: I don't think they (the sanctions) will help. Those people don't understand anything but iorce...I don't know what the answer is. Shawn Haltom, Hastings — I don't know what else he (the president) could do. He can’t start a war because if he did, the whole world would be in a turmoil... he's got to be careful what he does but he can't just sit and do nothing either. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written In good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 9.1986 Rev. Lila F. Manker Raymond E. Gruber HASTINGS - Mr Raymond E. Gruber, 80, of 2383 Barber Rd.. Hastings, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 1986 in the Pennock Hospital Emergency Room. Graveside services were held 1:30 Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the Rutland Township Cemetery. Rev. Leonard E. Davis officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Mr. Gruber was bom April 1,1905 in South Haven, the son of Jacob and Annis (Fineout) Gruber. He was raised in the South Haven and Kalamazoo areas and was married to Frances L. Lewis on Aug. 1. 1934. They came to the Hastings area in 1945. He was em­ ployed at Hastings Manufacturing Co. and then for 24>4 years with E.W. Bliss, retiring in 1970. Mr. Gruber is survived by his wife, Frances; one brother, Harold Gruber of Plainwell and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home. Harrison Davis MUSKEGON - Mr Harrison Davis, 82, of Muskegon died Sunday, Dec. 29, 1985 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Davis; two sons, “Bud" Davis and Van Davis; two daughters, YuVonne Austin and Etta Stevens all of Muskegon; two sisters, Miss Viola Davis of Hastings and Mrs. Robie Pufpaff of Nashville; one brother, Mr. Don Davis of Bat de Creek; grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Carl B. Tenney PLAINWELL ■ Mr. Carl B Tenney of 10800 Center SL, Pine Lake, Plainwell passed away early Friday morning, Jan. 3, 1986 at Bridgewood Manor Nursing Home. Plain­ well. Mr. Tenney was born April 18, 1897, in Jackson County, the son of Fred and Bertha Tenney and had lived for the past 37 years at the Pine Lake address. He was formerly of Kalamazoo He served with the U.S. Army during W.W.II and was a finish carpenter for Miller Davis and DeRight Construction Co. of Kalamazoo from 1926 until his retirement in 1962. He was a 50 year member of Carpenters Local No. 297 and a member of Doster Reformed Church. He was married to Eula Wall, June 18, 1949, in Angola, Ind., who survives. Also surviving are a son-in-law, Grant Cook, of Kalamazoo; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; two nieces; three cousins. A brother, Robert, preceded him in death and a daughter Evelyn June Cook, on Jan. 29. 1985. Services were held Monday, Jan. 6 at 11 a.m. at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Rev. Paul Hansen, of Doster Reformed Church, officiating. Interment, Prairieville Cemetery, with graveside services under auspices of Hickory Corners American Legion Post. George I. Morey ATTEND SEMES Hastings Area HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E V.nK.11 Rev M.rv.n Sackmi’ler, Paator. Sunday Morninj Sun­ day School - 10 00, Morning Worship Ser vice -11-00. Evening Service • 7:30. Prayer Meeting Wedneaday Night • 7 30 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 B. Woodlawn. Hutinp, Mkhigai W8 &OO4 Kenneth W. Garner, Pastor, jaraca R. Bar­ rett. Aaat to the pastor in youth Sunday Service* Sunday School 9:45 am Morn­ ing Worship HAD a-m Evening Worship GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 2N R FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. lUninp. Mich.. Alton J. Wrontck. Interim Minuter, Eileen Hifbee, Dir Oirtotton Ed Sunday, Jsn. 12 • 9:30 and 11:00 Worship Service*. Nursery provided. Broadcast ol CHU. CH OP JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS. 600 N. Airport Road. Halting*. 944-2104 Rmaatl Solroe. branch president, phone 94S-2314 Counsetors Kent Gibaon (945-4145) and 14 Thoma* (795-7240) Sacrament Meeting 9 30 a m Sunday School 1OM a m Primary. Rebel Society. Pnmboud. and Young Women at 1130 a m Work Meeting second Thursday 10 002 00 ami e«erct*e claaa every Wednesday 7 (Ml pm FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. I330N. Broad way. Rev. David D. Garrett. Phone 944 2229 Pareouge. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience make* you a member *30 are. Sunday School; 1045 a m Wonhip Service; 6 pro Fellowship WonMp; 7 pm Wednewtoy Prayer Adult Bible Study and Prayer TAO pm. Sacred Sound* Rehearsal 4-30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 are King* Kids (Children . Choir) Sunday morning *cr HOPS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 3T South at M 79 Jack Bartholomew pastor. phone 945 4995 Robert Fuller. < Iwnr director Sunday schedule 9 JO Fellowship and Coffee; 9:55 Sunday School; 11:00 Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship; TAO p.m. Youth Meeting Narsery for al) services, trimportation provided to and from morn Ing services Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday Middleville Area ST AUGUSTINE. Middleville Rev. Father Joseph Thachet, Pastor Phone 792 2449 Sunday Mam 9-JO am MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M-37. jut north of Mid dievilla. 7999726. Rev. Wesley Smith. Pastor. Mark J. Highman. Pastor of Youth and Education Sunday School 9.45 am.; Morning Worship II am.; Evening Ser­ vice 6 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street. HaMln**. Mich.. 490M. (616| 945-9574 David B. Netoort Jr. Parlor Sunday. Jan 12 - 4:30 a.m. Wor ■hip Service • Room IM 'The Folly of What We Preach" I Cocinthtona l:l«-2S. 9M are Sunday School. 9-JO a m Adult Membership Clam, 10:30 am Coffee Fellowship, 10:30 am. Radio BrosdcaM. WBCH. 11 AO am Worship Service Sanctuary. Monday, Jan 13 - TAO pm. Boy Scouts Tuesday. Jan 14 • 12A0 noon Hi noonen. 2:45 pm Ob Jeoeta, TAO pm Finance Commtttoe. Wednesday Jan. IS - 700 pm. Adnuruxrettw Cimnril Thursday. Jan. It • ♦ » a ■ OvmoSers Anonymous. 6 30 pm Handbrfl Chou PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 al P.rmalee Rd . Middleville. Rev. Wayne Kiel. Paslor Phone 491 1585 Rev Charles Doornbot. Assistant Pastor. Phone 7953466 Flral Service 9 am.; church School 10:15 am ; Second Service 11:15 am.: Evening Cdebration 6 pm. Dowling Area HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd. Russell A Sarver Paslor Phone 945-9224 Worship service 10:30 am. evening service 6 p.m.. cisssr* for all ages 945 am Sunday school. Tuesday Cottage Prayer Meeting 7:00 p m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Junes B Leitunan Paslor Sunday Services: 9 45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Service; 600 pm. Evening Service Wednesday: 7A0pjE. Services (or Adult*. Teena and Children GRACE WESLF*. AN CHURCH. 1302 S H mover. Hastier* Leonard Davis Pastor. Ph 944 2256 or 9^9429 Sunday Sunday School 945 a-m . Worshtp 11 am. Youth 5 pm.. Evening Worship 6 pm. Fellowship and Coffee 7 IS pm Nursery lor all service*. Wednesday CYC 6 45 pro prayer and Bible study 7pm '----------------------- --------------------------------------------- > Tha Church Poga Is Brought to You Through tha Hastings Banner ond these Public Spirited Firms: COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev June E Cook oflicia'ing Country Chapel Church School 9 am . worship 10 am.; Banfieid Church School 101.B.; worship 11 JO am. Nashville Area TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville. Rev. J.G. Boomer Sunday School 9.45 a.m.; Sunday Worship llOOam; Evening Service 6:00 pm.. Bi­ ble Prayer. Wednesday 7:00 pm ST CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. NashnUe Father Leoo Pohl. Pastor A imtwon of St Rose Catbobc Church. Htottmp Saturday Mesa6 30pm Sunday Cl JRCH OF THE NAZARENE 331 iller St . M 79 Pastor Thomas Voyles -unday Service and Sunday School 10 am Aforning Worship 11 am ; Evening Service*. Youth 6 pm.; Evening Worship 7 p.m.; Wednesday mid-week prayer 7 pm . Wednesday caravan program 7 p.m OrangevilleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd two mile* tooth of Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman Pastor Larry Tuagatr. Sunday School Jupt Sunday School 945 am Church services ll am.; 6 pm Evening Service* Wednesday 6 30 p m SOCKS thru 6 grade* 7 p re Aduh Prayer and B< bie Study Bus rrtnisiry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-5147 for ptek-up JACOBS ItEXALL PHARMACY Complex Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS* IOAN ASSOCIATION Hotting* ond I oka Odo* so COLEMAN AGENCY of Hsstinss, Inc. Insurance lor your life. Homo. Business ond Cor ST CYRIL A METHODIUS. Gun Lake. Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 792-2449 Saturday Mass 5 p m . Sunday Mast 7 30 a-m A 1130am WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hatting* — Nashville FLEXFAI INCORPORATED Delton Area NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS m—zm, ro.i.c. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Pul. 4 mi S. Patter Brent Branham Phone 623 2245 Sunday School al 10 a m . Wor thip 11 a m.. Evening Service al 7 p m . Youth meet Sunday 6pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 pm THE HASTINGS BANNER ANO REMINDER 1952 N. Broodwoy - Hosting* BOSLEY PHARMACY FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Elmer J faux On M-43 in Delton Service* Worihip 1045 am . Sunday School 9 3010 30. Evening Service 6pm United Methodist Women every IM Thursday. 7 30 pm United Methodnl Men every 2nd Sunday. 7:30 am. "Prescription*" -UBS. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hatting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Heating*. Michigan HASTINGS • Rev. Lila F. Manker. 93. ol 235 E Blair St., Hastings, died Wednesday. Jan. 1. 1986. at her residence. Funeral ser­ vices were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 4 at Grace Wesleyan Church. Rev. Leonard Davis and Dr. Ronald Kelly officiated with burial at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Wesleyan Church Mrs. Manker was bom on Dec. 4. 1892. at Irving Township. Barry Co., the daughter of John and Ida (Cartlidge) Cairns. She was raised in Irving Township and attended rural schools, graduating in 1912 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Barry County Normal receiving her teachers certification. She married Rev. Bernard E. Manker on March 18. 1916. She taught school for many years in the areas in which they lived in­ cluding Elkton, Sault Ste. Marie. Ellsworth. Merrill and Flint returning to Hastings in 1939. She was ordained by the former Pilgrim Holiness Church in IMO. She pastored 23 years at Grace Wesleyan Church and 10 years at Stoney Point Free Methodist Church until 1980. Rev. Manker also served many other churches in-the area as guest pastor for many years. She was still teaching private piano lessons in her home at the time of her death. She was a member of the Grace Wesleyan Church. Mrs. Manker is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Mae) Flisher of Charlevoix, four sons. Roy Manker of Sebring, Fla., Rev. Wes’ey Manker of Lansing, Rev. Charles Manker of Petoskey and Bernard Manker of Crawfordsville, IN; 14 grandchildren, 21 greatgrandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lenora Sedick of Bradenton, FL; and one brother Gerald Cairns of Freeport. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Bernard E. Manker on Sept. 19, 1960. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home. I MIDDLEVILLE - George I. Morey, 82, of Middleville died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1986, at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 4 at 1 p.m. at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Mid­ dleville. Rev. Carl Staser officiated with burial in Coman Cemetery. Masonic memorial services were held Friday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. under the auspices of Middleville Lodge No. 231. Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville United Methodist Church. Mr. Morey was bom April 8, 1903, in Fennville, the son of Nathan and Mattie (Hoffman) Morey. He married Mabel E. Day on June 18,1923 and was an ployed as a track supervisor for 40 years with Pere Marquette and CAO Railroad. He was a life member of R.A.M. Chapter 143 of Holland and Mid­ dleville Lodge No. 231 F & AM. Mr. Morey is survived by his wife. Mabel E. Morey, his children, Eugene G. and Jan Morey of Byron Center, Eugene nnd n<-rryLou Gagne of Wyoming and Richard and Joyce Arlene DeHaan of Richland; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Kelly (Gladys) Seger and Mrs. Tad (Helen) Farrell both of California, Mrs. Florence Butts of Grand Rapids and Ms. Alice Gifford of Grand Haven; one sister-in-law Mrs. Marge Morey of Grand Rapids; one brother-in-law. Evert Crowner of Allegan; one cousin, Mrs. Anna Yaeck of Grand Rapids and nieces and nephews. J.B. Maichele, Sr. HASTINGS - Mr. J. B. (Ben) Maichele Sr., 71, of Hastings, died Sunday, Jan. 5,1986, at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Funeral and committal services were held 1 p.m. Tuesday. Jan 7 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Rev. Gary Finkbeiner officiated with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Medical Facility. Mr. Maichele was bom in Grand Rapids on April 19,1914, the son of Chris H. and Mary I. (Campbell) Maichele. He was a well driller. Mr. Maichele is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Delores) Osborne, Mrs. David (Mary) Miller and Mrs. Lee (Carol) Wieringa, all of Middleville and Mrs. Gordon (Marilyn) Wilson of Rochester; two sons, Ronald Maichele of Grand Rapids and James B. Maichele Jr., of Hastings; 11 grandchildren; one great grandchild; his father, Chris H. Maichele of Middleville; one sister, Mrs Tom (Ruth) Cordes of Thornton, III.; three brothers, Fred Maichele of Mid­ dleville, Raymond Maichele of Bellville and Max Maichele of Lansing; several nieces and nephews. Melvin Jr. Elliott LAKE ODESSA - Melvin Jr. Elliott, 61, of Ills Jordan Lake Avenue, Lake Odessa died Thursday. Jan. 2. 1986 in Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. EUiott was bom Oct. 7, 1924 |n Williamston, the son ot Melvin and Pearl (Welch) Elliott and attended school there He married the in-law; Henrietta Com­ stock on May 20. 19M in Williamston. He served in the U.S. Army during W W U Mr Elliott was employed by the Diamond Reo Co . Lansing tor 23 years For the put ten years he was the manager ot the Cannon Quick Martin Lake Odessa. He was a former member ot the VFW Post in Lake Odessa Surviving are his wife. Henrietta two daughters. Mrs. Tim (Lisa) Neeb of Lake Odessa; Mrs. Kent (Tawny) VanBuren ot Lake Odessa, one son. Roogie Elliott at home; two sister, Margaret Crandall of Jackson; Dorothy Hoppes of Sunfield two hall brothers. Clarence Whittemore Riverdale and George Whittemore of Dewitt; three grandchildren. Funeral services were held n am Monday. Jan. 6 at Koops Funeral Chaoel Lake Odessa with Rev. Ben Ridder (■elating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery Cora L. Nolftz gun LAKE • Mrs. Cora L. Nofftz 75 of 3078 Beatrice Dr.. Gun Lake, died Friday jan. 3. 1986 in the Pennock Hospital Emergency Room. Funeral services were held 11 a.m.. Monday. Jan 6 at the Wren funeral Home Pastor Michael Anton of­ ficiated with burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association Mrs. Nofftz was bom Jan 29, 1910 In Riverdale. Neb . the daughter of Arthur and Kathryn (Johnson) Cook. She was married to Howard Nofftz on Oct. to. 1936. She was employed for 20 years in Boston as a secretary at MIT. They lived in Boston, Mass . and Cleveland and Springfield. Ohio retiring and moving to Gun Lake in 1977. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Mrs. Nofftz is survived by two brothers. Wilbur Cook of Gun Lake and Walter Cook of Tolono. Ill. and one sis ter Eleanor Johnson of Lansing. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard in Nov. 25,19SS and one sister. Hazel Caldwell and one brother. Wallace Cook. Mercedes A. French MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Mercedes A. French. 86. formerly of Middleville died Tuesday, Dec. 31. 1985. Scriptural sendees were held Friday. Jan. 3 at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial was held 10 a.m. Saturday. Jan. 4 at St Augustine Catholic Church. Middleville Father Walter L Spillane of­ ficiated with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery Mrs. French was bom Jan. 1.1899 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of George H. and Agnes B. (Connolly) Sheilds. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Catholic Daughters of America, Prairie Literary Club and Garden Club, Barry Co. Historical Society, Thornapple Heritage Society. Mrs. French is survived bv one son, George (Hi) French of Scottsdale. AZ; five grandchildren. George H.. Stephen. Deborah, Patrick C., and Paul; two great grandchildren, Jon and Patrick J.; and several nieces and nephews; and one special devoted niece. Edna Walters. She was preceded in death by two children, Barbara Ann and Bill and her husband Clarence M. French. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Joseph J. Schryver Obituaries, continued on page 10 MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Joseph J. Schryver, 71, of 486 S. Middleville Rd., Hastings, died Friday, Jan. 3, 1986 at his home. In respect to his wishes there will be no funeral service. Bonita R. Downs DELTON - Bonita R. Downs, of 761 Beech­ wood Dr. Wall Lake. Delton passed away suddenly Sunday. Jan. 3. 1985 at her home Mrs Downs was bom June 19.1922 in Iowa, her husband. Roosevelt preceded her in death in 1974. Surviving is a daughter. Tonia Christian of Detrc;t: two sons. Brian and Kevin Downs, both of Delton; five grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home. Delton with Rev. Phillip Perkins officiating. Earl T. Ely WOODLAND - Earl T. Ely. 88. of 384 N. Main. Woodland died Wednesday. Dec. 31, 1985 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Ely was a former resident and city employee of Grand Ledge. He was a veteran of W W.I. Surviving are one son. Lavern Ely of Woodland; two daughters. Mrs. Mary VanSiclen of Hastings and Mrs. Mabie Kill of Bellevue; one brother. Stuart Ely ci Grand Ledge; 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 1 p.m. at Peters and Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Military graveside services were held under the auspices of the Cole-Briggs American Legion Post No. 38 at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. Legal Notice Barry Cowrty Board ot Commteakxwe* DECEMBER 27. 1985 • SECOND DAY — FORENOON Tho regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commi»4ioner4 wa4 colled to order on December 27, 1905. at 9:30 o.m., by Chairperson Colemon. Roll call wo* taken. Five (5) member* were pre­ sent: Coleman; Dean; London; McKelvey; ond Williamson. Two (2) members were absent: Hoore and Kiel. All present stood and pledged allegiance to the flag. Moved by Landon, support by Williamson to approve the minutes of the December 10. 1985 meeting as printed. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Doan to approve the agenda os amended. Motion carried. Various correspondence was read by Chair­ person Coleman. Commissioner Hoore was seated at 9:48 o.m. Reports wore given by various committee chair­ persons. Commissioner Dean presented the following re­ solution and moved its adoption. Support by Landon. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION ADOPTING. RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT BY THE BARRY COUNTY OF HASTINGS. MICHIGAN, AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FEDERAL AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HASTINGS AIRPORT. HAS­ TINGS. MICHIGAN. UNDER PROJECT NO. 3-26­ 0043-0185. BE IT RESOLVED by the member* of the Barry County Bocrd of Commissioner*. Hastings, Michi­ gan: Section I. Thoi the County of Barry. Michigan coBponsoring with the City ol Hosting*. Michigan shall enler Into a Grant Amendment No. 1 for the purpose of obtaining federal aid for the development of the Hatting* Airport, Hastings. Michigan, ond that such Grant Amendment shall be as set forth hereinbelow: Section II. That the Chairman of the Hastings City-Bony County Airport Commission is hereby authorized ond directed to execute said Grant Amendment No. 1 in six (6) copies on behalf of the County of Barry. Michigan, ond the Secretary I* hereby authorized and directed to impress the official seal of the County and to attest io said execution; Section III. That the Grant Amendment referred to hereinabove shall be as follows: Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Williamson to file the Animal Shelter report. Motion carried. Commissioner McKelvey presented the Finance Committee's recommended 1985 amended budget. Moved by McKelvey, support by Dean that the 1985 budget be amended os presented. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson that the Miscellaneous Claims, in the amount of $31,751.98. be paid. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. AAoved by McKelvey, support by London to transfer monies from the General Fund as follows: $18,000 to Capitol Improvement; and $70,000 to Worker's Compensation Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoore that the $1,000 received by the Sheriff's Department, under the forfeiture portion of the Controlled Substance Act. be trosferred from the General Fund as follows: $750 to the Sheriff's Spacial Investigative Fund ond $250 to the State Department ol Treasury. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by London that the )986 budget be amended os presented. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Commissioner McKelvey presented the tollowing resolution ond moved lor its adoption. The motion was supported by Commissioner Williamson. ADOPTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF 200 ond 300 FUND BUDGETS RESOLVED. That the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners hereby accepts each of the budgets listed below, ond Further. The County Board grant authority to each of the following appointed boards tc manage Ihoir assigned budgets: County Deportment ol Social Services Board; Barry-Eaton District Board of Health: County Community Menial Health Board; County Commission on Aging Board: County/City Airport Board: County Porks ond Recreation Board; County Rood Commission; County Substance Abuse Board; joint Economic Development Commission. Further. Thot in the event of reduced revenues, the managing board* shall be required to reduce expert',ur<4: and Further, managing board* shall not increase oxpenditures without prior approval of the Borry raunty Board of Commissioner*. RECOMMENDED 1986 233 241 Abstract (Enterprise Fund)52.630 )01 101 Board of Commissioner*65,450 101 131 Circuit Court.................................... 141,970 136 District Court231.961 141 Friend of the Court 152.528 142 Friend of Court DBS73.819 )47 Jury Board1.200 148 Probate Court236.620 150 Group Home150.000 15) Adult Probation13.700 175 . Coordinator25.000 1?) Election*41.850 211 Legal Counsel. . 30.000 2)5 CcuntyClerk114.650 225 Equalisation91.347 229 Prosecutor 230 Prosecutor DBS39.795 236 Register of Deeds 58.817 253 Treasurer.. .....................................94.617 257 Coop Extension74.369 261 Building Authority3.500 265 266 275 280 299 301 331 333 351 400 426 429 430 431 441 601 605 648 650 651 681 682 6B9 691 791 793 806 852 853 854 857 858 861 862 865 866 870 871 890 966 967 969 970 972 973 974 975 976 977 978 979 980 961 982 Courthouse * Ground*99.251 Health Dept. Bldg19.482 Drain Commission41,530 Soil Conservation All3,500 Miscellaneous135.000 Sheriff531.968 Morine54.487 Road Patrol48.140 Jail412,496 Planning commission69.058 Civil Defense17.3)5 Civil Defense Coni100 Animal Shelter74.474 Livestock Claim*2.500 DPW3.195 Health Dept. Allocation208.000 Contagious Diseases2.000 Medical Examiner8,000 State Institutions ■63.500 Ambulance2.000 Veteran* Burial19,000 Veteran* Counselor2,640 Soldiers * Sailors>....25 Plat Board100 Library Board50 Fair Board Allocation2.000 Soil Survey11,680 Hospital Insurance200.000 Life Insurance8.000 Denial Expense12,000 Disability8,000 Employees Physical*4.000 Retirement110,000 FICA170.000 Insurance122.000 bonds2.000 Unemployment20.000 Workmens Compensation40,000 Contingency65.547 Low Library Approp3,000 Capitallmprov. Approp80,000 Rood Appropriation75,000 Airport Appropriation9.000 Substance Abuse Approp9,000 Mental Health Approp45.000 Child Core Probate Approp.... 108.777 Child Care Welfare Approp1.000 Juvenile Justice Approp16.500 Social Serv. Adm. Approp15.000 Med. Core Foe. Approp50.000 Comm, on Aging Approp53,000 Soc. Serv. Hosp. Approp2,000 Pork Appropriation46,000 Economic Dev. Approp5.000 TOTAL4,899.809 Approp. 9,000 973 Mental Health Approp. 45.000 974 Child Care Probate Approp. 106,777 975 Child Core Welfare Approp. 1,000 976 Juvenile Justice Approp. 16,500 977 Social Serv. Adm. Approp. 15,000 978 Mod. Care Fac. Approp 50.000 979 Comm, on Aging Approp. 53.000 980 Soc. Serv. Hosp. Approp. 2,000 981 Park Approp. 46.000 982 Economic Dev. Approp. 5.000 Total* 4.899.809 4.902,750 Roll coll was taken. Yeos: Hoaro; Landon: McKel­ vey; Coleman; Dean; and, Williamson. One member absent: Kiel. Motion carried. Moved by Dean, support by Williamson that the following salaries for elected officials be adopted for 1986. as recommended by the Salary Compen­ sation Committee: Board of Commissioners 5.800 Per Diem33 Prosecuting Attorney$42,408 Sheriff$30,838 County Clerk$25,285 Treasurer............................................................... $24,650 Register of Deeds$23,190 Drain Commissioner$20,000 (doos not Include DPW salary) All Other Boards (Per Diem) 30 Motion carried. Moved by Dean, support by Hoare to grant a one year step-raise to Julie Ingle. Probation Officer 04. employed in the District Court offices, to an annual salary of $18,494. effective December 18. 1985. Motion carried. Moved by Dean, support by Landon to grant Judy Martin. Chief Deputy Register of Deeds, a two year step-raise, retroactive to February I, 1985. Motion carried. Moved by Dean, support by Hoare that Herman Bollcher be appointed as temporary director of Planning and Zoning, through February 7. 1986. al a salary rale of $16,218 per year. Motion carried. AAoved by Williamson, support by Dean to confirm the understanding that Commissioner McKelvey was named by the Board to replace Kenneth Rodent tfCSMHKS on the C.A.A. Board, effective January 1. 1985 IN* UKMU Motion carried. 235 241 Abstract Moved by London, support by Hoare to allow 52,630 Enterprise Fund Audrey Burdick to purchase an I.B.M. typewriter, 101 101 Board of Commits. 65,450 at a cost of $1,246. Monies for payment of sold 101 131 Circuit Court 141.970 typewriter ore to come from the D.P.W. Fund. 136 District Court 231.961 234.902 AAolion carried. 141 Friend of the Court 152.528 AAoved by H^are. support by AAcKelvey. that the 142 Friend of the Ct DSS 73.819 November expenditure* of the Barry County Transit. 147 JuryBoard 1.200 In the amount of $16,277.29. be approved ond the 148 Probate Court 236.820 minules ond financial report be received ond 150 Group Home 150.000 placed on file. Motion carried. 151 Adult Probation 13,700 Nominations were again opened for three year 175 Coordinator 25.000 term* to the Mental Health Board. There being no 191 Elections 41.850 further nominations, it was moved by Hoare. 211 Legal Counsel 30.000 support by AAcKelvey that the nominations be closed 215 County Clerk 114.650 and Judy Furlong. Mary Brown, James Hogan ond 225 Equalization 91,347 Carolyn Coleman be appointed for three year* 229 Prosecutor 147,101 from January 1. 1986 to December 31, 1988. Motion 230 Prosecutor DSS 39.795 carried. 236 Register of Deeds 58,817 Nomination* were opened for three year term* 253 Treasurer 94,617 on the Substance Abuse Board, effective January 257 Coop Extension 74.369 1. 1986. Kathy Williamson nominated Debra Des261 Building Authority 3.500 Rochwr* and Dennis Witham. Further nomination* 265 Courthouse* ond appointment at the next regular meeting. Grounds 99.251 Nomination* were opened for alternate members 2o6 Health Dept. Bldg. 19.482 to the Substance Abuse Bocrd for a one year 275 Drain Commission 41.530 term. Kothy Williamson nominated John Rank ond 280 Soil Conservation All. 3.500 Richard Loughrin. Appointment to be made al the 299 Miscellaneous 135.000 next regular meeting. 301 Sheriff 531.968552,919 The Clerk was instructed to inform the Substance 331 Marine 54,487 Abuse Board that there were no objections by the 333 Road Patrol 48,14055,011 Board of Commissioners to the proposed amend­ 351 Jail 412,496384,674 ment to Section three (3) of their By-law*. 400 Planning Commission 69,058 Nominations were opened for members to the 426 Civil Defense 17.315 Porks * Recreation Board. There were no nomina­ 429 Civil Defense Cont. 100 tion* at this lime. Nomination* and appointment* 430 Animal Shelter 74.474 to be ot the next meeting. 43) Livestock Claims 2.500 Moved by Landon, support by Williamson to file 44) DPW 3.195 all correspondence. Motion carried. 601 Health Dept. All. 208.000 AAoved by Dean, support by London to adjourn 605 Contagious Disease 2.000 January 14. 1986. or tho coll of tho Choir. M lion 648 Medical Examiner 8.000 carried ond the meeting was adjourned at 10 40 650 State Institutions 63.500 a.m. 651 Ambulance 2.000 Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson 681 Veterans Burial 19.000 Barry County Board ol Commissioner* 2.640 682 Veterans Counselor Norval E. Thaler. County Clerk 689 Soldiers & Sailors 25 691 Plat Board too 79) Library Board 50 793 Fair Board All. 2,000 806 Soil Survey 11.680 852 Hospital Insurance 200*000 853 854 857 858 861 862 865 866 870 871 890 966 967 Life Insurance 8.000 Dental Expense 12.000 Disability 8.000 Employees Physicals 4.000 Retirement 110.000 FICA >70.000 Insurance 122.000 Bonds 2.000 Unemployment 20.000 Workmens Comp. 40.000 Contingency 65.547 cow library Approp. 3'000 Capital Improv. Approp. eoooo 969 Rood Approp. 75.000 970 Airport Approp. 9,000 972 Substance Abuse �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 9,1986 — Page 5 J C Penney RED TAG SALE 3 DAYS ONLY! At left Rosie Shaffer uses one of the crimpers in her collection to Imprint some fancy designs in the dough for a top crust pie. At right she shows this beautiful antique pie safe, which her husband restored and where she keeps her baked pies. Rosie (Murphy) Shaffer seems to give a special creative touch to every aspect of her life — whether it's baking a pie which she's likely to embellish with a pretty design; or decorating her home with pictures she's painted herself; or planning activities for patients at the nursing home where she works. Rosie and her husband, Robert, live on Robinwood Dr. in a cozy, rustic Swiss chalet­ style home he built himself 12 years ago. Rosie has decorated their home with a charming, warm country decor. With acrylics, she has painted an assortment of beautiful paintings that she changes with the seasons and holidays. Most of her paintings depict delightful children engaged in a variety of activities, like baking cookies or enjoying some aspect of Christmas. And most of her paintings are done on interesting sizes and shapes of bam wood. She also cuts out and creates at­ tractive wooden decorative items that accent their home. "I’ve always liked art work," said Rosie. "I could draw on anything...I've pursued it as I've had the time and money. Even when we were first married, 1 painted little stones around the house." Hardly a week goes by when she's not painting something. She gives some of her artwork as gifts. Rosie also loves to sew and says, “there's not enough time to do everything I like to do." Helping others is a big part of her life and church work consumes a lot of her time. She and Bob are members of the Hastings Seventh Day Adventist Chirch which is affiliated with the worldwide general con­ ference. Rosie has been a Vacation Bible School leader and for the past several years has handled arts and crafts for the Bib.e school. He helped btild the church's welfare community service center. At Provincial House in Hastings where Rosie is the activities director, many patients have benefited from the variety of nice programs, parties, crafts, etc that she and others have orchestrated. Her creative ideas for activities, ranging from a party wilha Hawaiian theme toa celebration of the return of the hostages from Iran to recognition of Provincial volunteers and staff, have sparked the lives of residents there. . , Rosie began her employment at Provincial House as a part-time nurse’s aide in the fall of 1976 when her youngest child entered college. She has been a full-time activities director since 1978. “It's been a real experience. It's good to be involved in the community," she said. The Shaffers' two children, Richard and Beth Ann, are both R.N.s and administrators at different nursing homes. When they at­ tended Battle Creek Academy, both were class presidents too. Richard is the ad­ ministrator at Borgess Nursing Home in Kalamazoo and Beth Ann works at a nursing home on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Bom in Hastings, Rosie received some of her education in the Hastings schools until the war years in the 1940s, when her father's skills as a machinist were needed in Detroit Rosie attended school in the Motor City for awhile but then in 1951 her parents enrolled her in the Seventh Day Adventist Academy in Holly. That's where she met her husband when she was a senior They married a year after she graduated. Rosie said her parents wanted to send her to the academy “to gently direct my life. They wanted the very best for me." During their early married life, the Shaffers lived in Colorado when he was an xray technician and vas sent to the Fitz­ simmons Army Hospital in that state during the Korean conflict. In 1955, they returned to Michigan and settled in his hometown of Adrian. He began pursuing studies in the field of sanitation in Ann Arbor. His first Job in the sanitation field was with the Monroe County Health Department and the Shaffers lived in Monroe for five years before he accepted a job with the Roscom­ mon Health Department for a year. Then in the early ’60s when a position with the Barry County Health Department opened in Hastings, Bob was hired and Rosie said her feelings were: "Home at last! “There's no place like Barry County — winter and all,” she said. Since they've been back to the Hastings area. Bob, besides working as the en­ vironmental health director for the BarryEaton Health Department, has built four new homes in his spare time and has remodeled 16-older homes in the area. Sometimes she's helped with wall papering during his remodeling projects "and I enjoy doing it," said Rosie. The couple also likes to travel and they have visited Switzerland, France, Germany, the Holy Land, Hawaii. Honduras. Costa Rica and Mexico. "Israel really had a deep spiritual meaning for me and I enjoyed Switzerland for its beauty." All in all. though, "to see how other people live should make one appreciate the United States " she said. LPN Office Nurse More news every week I Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 FOR PHYSICIANS OFFICE - FULL-TIME Send resume to: LPN Office Nurse GENERAL DELIVERY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 Thursday, Friday, Saturday When Rosie's home in her kitchen, she loves to make pies. Once she baked 14-oies for a party at Provincial House. She even took the time to ask each resident what kind of pie they liked the best so she could have a sampling of all their favorites. Rosie attributes her own love of baking I pies to her late mother, Eva Murphy Vaughn, whose delicious pies were enjoyed by many. At one time Rosie's mother baked pies for Pennock Hospital. When Rosie bakes, she always makes two different kinds of pie so she can give her guests a choice. “Usually they ask for a small piece of each.” she smiles. To complement her pie baking, Rosie loves collecting old rolling pins — and the more they've been used the better. She has her mother's rolling pin and Bob's grand­ mother's rolling pin and 13-others in her collection. They are attractively displayed in her kitchen. Rosie also collects crimpers and likes to use them to cut out pie crusts and to make fancy designs on the top crust of pies. Pie tins are collect ibles f or her too, but she notes that the small tins are difficult to find. Rosie keeps her homemade pics in a very special place — in a beautiful antique pie safe that her husband restored. Coconut macaroon pie is a family favorite recipe which Rosie shares with readers this week. It's a unique pie with a cons is tancy like pecan pie and it's rich and very good. The recipe was one that Rosie's mother had used and it is from the "Farm Journal's Complete Pie Cookbook" which states that “country cupboards always have makings for this favorite, all-season (coconut macaroon) pie." Although Rosie doesn't measure ingredients when she makes pastry, she says a recipe from Mrs. Lindsay A. Allen for pie pastry in the cookbook called "Cotton Country Cooking — Decatur Junior Service Inc." is the closest thing to the pastry she makes. Some pastry-making tips from Rosie in­ clude using a pastry cloth and a stockinetcovered rolling pin for best resuls; and using cold ice water when the recipe calls for water. JANUARY 9th, lOth, 11th Take an additional 25% OFF All previously marked-down merchandise Coconut Macaroon Pie Ingredients: an unbaked 9-inch pie shell, h-cup chopped pecans <optional), 2-eggs. slightly beaten; 4-cup water. 14-cup sugar. >4-cup flour. 14-teaspoon salt, I (34-oz.) can flaked coconut (which is equivalent to 1 and one-third cups coconut), and 4-cup butter or margarine, melted. (1-stick). Sprinkle pecans over bottom of pie shell. Combine remaining ingredients; pour into pie shell. Bake in slow oven (325-degrees) until golden brown, and almost set, about 45­ minutes. Cool. Pastry Ingredients: two thirds cup Crisco or Snowdrift. 2-cups plain flour, 1-teaspoon salt and ‘4-cup cold water. Sift flour and salt Cut shortening into flour until like coarse corn meal Make four oh five holes in flour and pour in water Mix very quickly with fork Let dough chill 30-minutes in refrigerator before rolling out Yield: two 9-inch pie crusts. Bake as <pie' recipe directs. • IMS j C Companr •’* . JCPennev V J V J\ \_^l II DOWNTOWN HASTINGS y Monday-Friday 10 to 8 Saturday 9 to 5:30 �Page 6- The Hastings Banner- Thursday. January 9.1986 Thinking of Coing into Business PLAN TO ATTEND DEVELOPING YOUR OWN BUSINESS A course designed to answer questions and help you know about marketing research, franchising, finding low-cost business opportunities, choosing a legal for­ mat, obtaining money, planning, forecasting and developing a successful profit-making business. The instructor is Charles Chemey, owner of Chemey & Associates, consultant to developers and lenders. Tuesday, January 21 and 28, 1986 1/2 Credit Hour 7:00-10:00 p.m. (6 Hrs.) Hastings High School Cost: VW — REGISTER BY JANUARY 13, 1986 — $ Aft00 To register or for more information, contact the: Hastings Area Chamber/ JEDC Office STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE by prjrSOKS PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE (Revised 1979) File No. 86 19384-SE Estate of UNA SELLERS. De ceased. Social Security Number 383-26-7182. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS: Ybur interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hear- ■ng. TAKE NOTICE: On January 23. 1986 ot 2:00 p.m . in ’He probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon RICHARD N. LOUGH­ RIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Wolter Sellers requesting that Wolter Sellers be appointed Per­ sonal Representative of Lina Sellers Estate who lived at 4453 England Drive. Shelbyville. Mlchaon, ond who died December 26. 1985; and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated 8/6/85 ond codicil doled 12/13/85 be admitted to probole, ond that the heirs al law of sold deceas­ ed be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of oil claims ogoinsl the Deceas­ ed must be presented, personally or by moll. »o both the Personal Representative and to the Cour! on or before April 7. 1986. Notice is further given that the ertote will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. January 3. 1986 WALTER SELLERS By: Richord J. Hudson Add^ss of Personal Representative 4453 England Drive Shelbyville. Ml 49344 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) Siegel. Hudson, Gee, Show and Fisher 607 N. Broodwoy Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 945-3495 115 S. JEFFERSON STREET, HASTINGS • 945-2454 or mohtcace FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER TAX Deloult having been mode tn he conditions of a certain mart goge mode the 9th day of Feb 'u°r* J’78 •«ecuted by MICHAEL C. YARRINGTON and CHRISTY A TARRINGTON. husband and wife OS Mortgagors to HASTINGS SAV INGS 8 LOAN ASSOCIATION a Michigan coiporotion. doing business at Hostings. Michigan TAKE NOTICE, that ^a has been lawfully mode of the following described land for unpaid taxes thereon, ond thm tbe undersign­ ed has title thereto under ,ax deed or deeds ilsu«d therefor, ond that you Qre entitled to o °* *^’909^ and recorded to Ww Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Mkhtgon on February 10. 1978, in Libor 234 of mortgages, on page 788, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid al the date of this notice Five Thousand Three Hundred Seven and 16 100 ($5,307.16) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or pro­ ceeding at low or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt, or any port of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sole in said mor­ tgage contained having become operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on January 28, 1986. ot 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, at the front door of the Courthouse in the City of Hostings, thot being the place for holding the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sole and sold Io tho highest bidden of public auction or vendue, for the purpose ol satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon of thirteen (13%) percent per onnum. ond as otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sole, including the attorney fees as provided by low and In said mortgage, the lands and prem­ ises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows, to-wlt: Port of Block 46 of the Village of Middleville, according to the rec­ orded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plots on poge 27. described os commencing at a point In Section Line, 113 feet North of the Southeast corner of Section 22. Tovm 4 North. Range 10 West, for place of beginning, thence North 52 feet, thence West 99 feet, thence South 52 feet. thence East 99 feet to place of beginning. Thornapple Township. Barry County. Michigan. Subject to all conditions, restric­ tions ond easements of record. Tho length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Section 600.3240 is six (6) months. Dated. December 20, 1985 Richard H. Show (P20304) Atty, for Hastings Savings * loon 607 North Broodwoy Hastings. Michigan 49058 0») reconveyance thereof °* any time within 6 month* return of service of thi« nolic»- uP°n payment to the undesigned or to the Treasurer of th« County in which the lands lie, of oil turns paid upon such purchase. to­ gether with 50 per centum addi­ tional thereto, and the*»*» of,h® Sheriff for the service or cost of publication of this notice, to be computed os upon personal ser­ vice of a summons upon com­ mencement of action, as com­ mencement of suit, and the fur­ ther sum of five dollar! for each description without other addi­ tional cost or charges. Il payment os aforesaid nof mode, the undersigned will institute Pro­ ceedings for posiession of land. State of Michigan. County of Barry. Lots 403-4(77 Inclusive, ac­ cording to the recorded plat of the City, formerly Village of Has­ tings. Sec. 18. 3N. Range 8W. Forty-five Dollars ond Seventy-seven Cents. Year of Amount necettory to redeem. $68.66 plus the lees of the Sheriff. Alvin Worren Delton. Michigan 490*4 ’0966 Keller-lindsey Road To London Corporation, last grantee in the regular chain title of such lands or of any interest therein as oppearing by the records In the office of the Regis­ ter of Deeds of said County. Prepared by DIMMERS ond McPHILLIPS Attorneys ot Law 220 S. Broodway Hostings, Michigan 49058 (1-30) WANTED a Pianist Courses sponsored by Barry County/CIty of Hastings Joint Economic Development Commission. in cooperation with Kellogg Community College ...to accompany the chancel choir ond play for the 8:30 a.m. Sunday worship services. Applications to be submitted Io ... First United Methodist Church 209 West Green Street, Hastings Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALI Default having been made ond the terms and conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Russell G. Mosten and wife Vicki Mosten. Mortgagors, to Miles Homes Division of Insilco Corporation, a Connecticut cor­ poration. Mortgagee, dated the 25th day of August. 1978 ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the Ufh day of September. 1978, in Liber 238. Page 910. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the dote of this Notice, principal and interest, late charges, taxes and insur­ ance. the sum of Sixty-Six Thou­ sand Seven Hundred Forty ond 74/100 ($66,740.74) Dollars, and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage, or any part here­ of. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the 18th day of February. 1986. ot 10:00 in the forenoon, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Building. 720 West Slate Street. Hastings, Michigan (that being the build­ ing where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held) of the premises described in said Mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary Io pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said Mortgage, with interest thereon at the rate of nine ond one half (9-'.-'»%) percent per annum ond all legal costs, charges ond expenses, includ­ ing the attorney fees allowed by low. ond olso ony sum or sums for foxes end insurance which may be paid by the Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township of Baltimore. County of Barry, ond State of Michigan ond described as follows* A parcel of land in the North­ west % of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, described os commencing 1336.50 feet East of the Northwest comer of said Section 20, thence South 1640.76 feet to the true point of beginning, thence East 214.50 feet, thence North 510.00 feet, thence West 313.50 feet. Ihence South 214 feet more or less to the South line of the East 30 acres of the Northwest % of the Northwest '/* of said Section, thence East along said South line 99 feet, thence South 296 feet more or less to the point of beginning. Subject to highway right of way along the East side thereof. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sole pursuant to MSA 27A.324O Dated: January 8. 1985 MILES HOMES DIVISION OF INSILCO CORPORATION 4700 Nathan Lone P.O. Box 41310 Minneapolis. Minnesota 55442 By Robert F. Wardrop. II MILLER. CANFIELD. PADDOCK AND STONE 1200 Campau Square Plaxa 99 Monroe Avenue. N.W. Grand Ropids. Ml 49503 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been mode in the conditions of o certain Mortgage mode by LEWIS W. SAPP ond LINDA I. SAPP, hus­ band and wile, to FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOC A T1ON OF KALAMAZOO, o United States Corporation, doled July 29, 1978, and recorded in the office of the Register ol Deeds for the County ol Barry and State of Michigan, on August 7. 1978. in Liber 237. on Page 494. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the date of this notice, for principal and Interest, the sum ol FIFTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY AND 06/100 ($15,920.06) DOLLARS, ond no proceedings having been Instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by sold Mortgage, or ony part thereof, whereby the power ol sale contained In sold Mortgage has become operative; Now Therefore. Notice Is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage ond in pursuance of the statute in such cose mode ond provided, the said Mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sole ol the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction. Io the highest bidder, of the East Front Door. Court­ house. In the City ol Hostings, and County ol Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding tho Circuit Court in ond lor said County, on Thursday. January 23. 1986, at 10:00 o'clock (EST) In tho forenoon ol sold day. and sold premises w>ll be sold Io poy tho amount so os oloresoid then due on *o Mortgage to­ gether with 9.CO porcent inter­ est. legal costs. A.torney's lees ond olso anv taxes ond insur­ ance that Mid Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sole: which said premises ore described in said Mortgage os follows: Land situate end being in the. Township of Orangeville. County of Barry. State of Mich-gon. de­ scribed as A parcel ol land in the South­ west one quarter of Section 17. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, described ds: Commencing 332 feet East of the Southwest corner of the Southwest *4 ol Section 17. thence East 128 leer along the South line of Section 17. Ihence North 320 feet, thence West 128 feet, thence South 320 feet to the place of beginning. The original amount secured by said mortgage was NINETEEN THOUSAND AND NO-100 ($19,000.00) DOLLARS so that the amount claimed to be due thereon is more than 66 2-3*4 of the original indebtedness secured by said mortgage, ond the property hereinabove de­ scribed is not more then three (3) acres in siie ond is residen­ tial property not exceeding four (4) units. The period ol redemption will be six (6) months from dote ol Mie DATED; December 19. 1985 FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO Mortgagee John M. Wells Business Addrest 346 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 (!•♦) - BY JANUARY 24 NOON STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY mUCADON AND NOTICE OF HEARMG File No. 86-19387-SE Estate of WALTER J. McALLISTER. Deceased. Social Security Num­ ber 362-03-1707. TAKE NOTICE: On January 27, 1986 at 9:30 a.m.. In the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin, Judge of Probate, a hearing will be hold, on the Petition of Carol Rogen, for commencement of proceedings, for granting of ad­ ministration to Carol Rogers, and for a determination of heirs. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that oil claims ogainst the estate must be presented to Coral Rogen, of 7400 W. Gun Lake Rood. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and proof thereof, with copies of the c laimt. filed with the Court on or before March 21. 1986. Notice Is further given that the estate will be thereupon assigned to persons appearing ot record en­ titled thereto. The lost known ad­ dress of the deceased was 5210 • 14th Streel West. Lot Na 48. Bradenton, Florida. His Social Security number was 362-03-1707. and the date of death cf said deceased was December 5. 1965. January 2. 1986 Coral Rogen 7400 W. Gun Lake Rood Hostings, Michigan 49058 David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broodwoy Hostings. Michigan 49058 1-616-945-9585 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY HELP! Pre-med student mother ugently FUBUCAnON NORCK DECEASED ESTATE needs calm, caring, compefent, live-in supervision for 2 sons. Flushing, New York. Information, call: 948-9089 SSMSS8SSS»¥SSS!SS«^^ SEMI-ANNUAL SALE 1 40% t. 90% Off Fri,, Jan. 10 6-9 PM Sat., Jan. 11.10-5 PM | CLOSED FRIDAY UNTIL 6 P.M. i Wonderful bargains on dresses, Jackets, skirts, s;j j; blouses and pants. By well knownmames such | as: • St John • Abe Schrader • Jeanie Char • Tanner Sport • Intuitions • & More / PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 86-19390-SE In the matter of EDNA D. NEWTON. Deceased. Social Security Number 378-38-5329. TAKE NOTICE: On January 23. 1986 at 3:00 p.m., in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Vernon Newton requesting that he be appointed Personal Representa­ tive of the estate of Edna D. Newton, ond requesting that the Last Will and Testament of the deceased doted September 9. 1977. be admitted to Probate, and requesting that heirs of the deceased be determined. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims ogainst the deceased must be pre­ sented. personally or by mail, to both the Personal Represen­ tative and to the Court on or before March 23. 1986. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to en­ titled persons oppearing of re­ cord. January 7.1986 Vernon Newton 266 North Main Street Woodland. Ml 48897 David A. Dimmers (P12793) DIMMERS t McPHILLIPS 220 South Broodway Hostings. Ml 49058 616 945-9596 (1-9) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBAIF COURT COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 85-19382-SE Estate of MARGARET E. BOULTER. Deceased. Social Security Num­ ber 385-38-5927. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Tbur Intereat In the estate may be barred or affected by thia hear­ ing. TAKE NOTICE: On January 23. 1966 at 3:00 p.m.. In the probale courtroom. Hostirgt, Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin, Judge of Probate, o hearing will be held on the petition of Solly Koi leword requesting that she be appointed personal representa­ tive of Margaret E Beu Iter who lived at touts 1. Delton. Michigan and who died December 17. 1965: ond requesting olso thot the will of the deceased doted March 26. 1975 and codicils doled October 18, 1984 be admitted to probate, and requesting also thot tho heirs al law of the deceased be deter­ mined. Creditors are notified that copies of ail claims ogainsl tho deceased must be presented, personally or by mall, to both tho personal rep­ resentative and to the court on or before March 23. 1986 Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled per­ sons appearing of record. January 3, 1966 Sally Kai toward 915 Lum Avenue Kalamazoo, Michigan David A. Dimmers (P12793) DIMMERS I McPHILLIPS 220 South Broodway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-9596 1-9 8887 GULL ROAD, RICHLAND • 629-4231 u N orthland Optical KJ Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames I Prescriptions Filled Frames Repaired or Replaced Prescription Sunglasses Safety Glasses Contact Lens Supplies — Ask About our Children's Frame Warranty — Insurance Plans Blue Cross Provider pnq Monday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tues--Fri- 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. State mails funds to continue with commercial forest lands The Department of Natural Resources •DNR) reports that 64 counties recently received $1.5 million in payments as a result of participation in the Commercial Forest Act program. The payments represent the State's portion of taxes payable to local governments. Under Michigan law, private land enrolled under the Commercial Forest Act is not subject to general property taxes. Instead, commercial forest landowners pay 30 cents per acre to the local government unit, and the State pays the local government an additional 70 cents for each acre enrolled. Barry County had 250.5 commercial forest acres listed as of Jan. 1 of last year, receiving $175.04. Permits must first be obtained from the DNR in order to harvest timber on enrolled lands. Following harvest of timber product from the land, the owner pays a “yield tax" New Year baby, cont. from p-1 1986 Contest Christopher and his parents will receive many nice prizes from Hastings area merchants: a pair of slippers for Mom from Wayne’s Shoes, a $10 savings account from National Bank of Hastings, $10 gift certificates from C & B Discount, Hastings Flower Shop, McDonald s and Big Wheel; $5 gift certificates from The Other Place, Woodcraft GiftShop, and JC Penney; a floral arrangement from Barlow Gardens Florists, a baby ring from Hodges Jewelry, a Statue of Liberty Growth Chart from Hastings City Bank, a vaporizer from Bosley Pharmacy, free Cuddler from Rodees, a free dinner for Mom from the County Seat Lounge, a special gift for baby from Ben Franklin, a baby book from Jacobs Rx Pharmacy, a silver piggy bank from Music Center’s Treasure Cove Gift Shop, a framed miniature portrait from White’s Photography and a one-year sub­ scription to the Hastings Banner. equal to 10 percent of the stumpage value, which the State then turns over to the township. “Staff of both DNR Forest Management and Unite Divisions administer portions of the program." explained Jay Schafer of Lands Division, who prepared the tax in­ formation each year. DNR's Forest Management Division provides advice and technical assistance to the landowners. The law requires that all commercial forest lands enrolled - some 2,131,145 acres this year - be open to public hunting and fishing and managed solely for timber production. If the land is taken out of the program, Schafer said, the owner pays a withdrawal fee of 10 percent of the value of the standing marketable forest products, plus a tax penalty if the land has not been enrolled under the act for at least 20 years. Marriage licenses announced Scott Lyon, ». Cloverdale and Kathleen Strait, 40, Battle Creek. Steven Smith. 23. Hastings and Donna Walker, 22, Hastings David Pillars, 23. Hastings and Janell Peterson, 31, Belding. Bernard L Reid, 33, Nashville and Priscilla Keeler. 3d, Dowling. TUX RENTALS Gravy kotos AvaUeMo Village Squire M*.BA Calendar of Events — January 1986 THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 J.H. Basketball (B-A) Gull Lake, J.H. Gym (7th), Gull Lake (8th) 400 p.m. 9th Grade Basketball ■ TBA’, Comstock............................................. TBA* H.S. Wrestling - Lakeview, Lakeview..............................................6:30 p.m. Pleasantvlew PTA, Pleasantvlew School........................................ 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 Volleyball-Alblon/Sturgls, High School Gym..................................5:30 p.m. JV/VarsIty Basketball • Harper Creek, Harper Creek................... 600 p.m. SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 H.S. Wrestling - Eaton Rapids Toum., Eaton Rapids.................. 7:30 am. J.V. Volleyball - Delton Invitational, Delton.................................. 8:00 am. J.H. Wrestling - Pennfield Tournament, Pennfleld....................... 9:30 am. 9th Grado Basketball - TBA*, Comstock............................................. TBA* MONDAY, JANUARY 13 6th Grade Camp Meeting, Southeastern School Library............ 3:15 p.m. Volleyball - Middleville, Middleville.................................................. 6:00 p.m. Glfted/Talented Adv. Bd. Meeting, High School Library............ 6:45 p.m. Band Boosters Meeting, High School Band Room..................... 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 Southeastern PTO Meeting, Southeastern School Library........ 300 p.m. 9th Grade Basketball • Sturgis, High School Gym....................... 4:15 p.m. J.H. Basketball - Woodland, Junior High Gym (8t*i Grade First) 4:30 p.m. J.H. Wrestling • Harper Creek, Harper Creek................................4:30 p.m. JV/Varalty Basketball - Sturgis, High School Gym................... .600 p.m. Northeastern PTO Meeting, Northeastern School........................700 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 Joint PTO Meeting, Northeastern School Library ....................... 300 p.m. THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 J.H. Wrestling - Pennfleld, Junior High Gym............................... 4:30 p.m. H.S. Wrestling - Sturgis, High School Gym ................................. 600 p.m. FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 Volleyball ■ Lakevlew/Harper Creek, High School Gym.............. 5:30 p.m. JV/Varalty Basketball - Hillsdale, Hillsdale................................... 600 p.m. SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 „ H.S. Wrestling (9-10) - Comstock Tournament, Comstock ......... 9:30 am. MONDAY, JANUARY 20 Board of Education Meeting, Northeastern School..................... 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 * High School Final Exams Start 9th Grade Basketball ■ Lakewood, High School Gym.................4:00 p.m. J.H. Basketball - Lake Odessa Lake Odessa................................4:30 p.m. JV/VarsIty Basketball - Lakewood, High School Gym................ 6:00 p.m. Central Enrichment Committee, Central School ..........................700 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 Student of the Month Breakfast, Junior High................................7:30 am. 5th Grade Field Trip - Grand Rapids Symphony THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 5th Grade Science Fair, Southeastern School..................................All Day J.H. Wrestling - Lowell, Lowell.........................................................4:30 p.m. J.H. Basketball (B-A) - Pennfleld, J.H. Gym 7th, Pennfleld Sth .4:30 p.m. H.S. Wrestling ■ Albion, Albion........................................................ 6:30 p.nk FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 First Semester Ends Volleyball • Hlllsdale/Coldwater, Hillsdale...................................... 5:30 p.m. JV/VarsIty Basketball - Coldwater, Coldwater................................6:00 pirn SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 H.S. Wrestling ■ Delton Tournament, Delton................................8:00 am J.V. Volleyball • Belding Tournament, Belding............................g:oo a.m' J.H. Wrestling - Hastings Invitational, J.H. Gym ........................ 10:00 am MONDAY, JANUARY 27 Second Semester Starts TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 6th Grade Camp - Northeastem/Pleasantvlew/Southeastem, Lansing Conservation Center 9th Grade Basketball - Lakeview, Lakeview ................................. .. .. Dm J.H. Basketball ■ Ionia Ionia.............................................................4'30 D m' H.S. Wrestling - Allegan/Hudsonvllle, High School Gym .......... '5-00 p JV/VarsIty Basketball - Lakeview, Lakeview...............................^6:00 p m THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 Impression 5 Science Program, Central SchoolK-2, 9 am - 38 10-15 a m J.H. Wrestling • Wayland, Wayland ............................................ ", .400 n m J.H. Basketball ■ Harper Creek, High School Gym................. ” g-30 p m FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 .......... 1510 North Broadway — Hastings — 9th Grade Basketball ■ Marshall, High School Gym ............... 4 00 _ Volleyball ■ Marshall/Lakeview, Lakeview ......................... '''' *' rn JV/VarsIty Basketball - Marshall, High School Gym .......... avv, ’TBA ■ To be announced. ............. p ,n- Call-945-3906 For additional Information, contact ... 616/948-6021 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 9,1986— Page 7 From Time to Time.,, Legal Notices by...Esther Walton NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Barry County Road Com­ mission will receive sealed quot­ ations for a Used Asphalt Paver at their office ot 1845 W. Gun Lake Rood In Hostings. Michigan until 10:00 o.m. on January 21. 1986 ot which time they will be opened ond read. All quotations must be plainly marked os to their contents. Quotation blanks, specifica­ tions and further Information may be secured at the office of the undersigned. The Rood Commission reserves the right Io reject any ond all quotations and to select thot machine which shall best suit the needs of tho Road Commission. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN Robert D. Russell, Chairman Stephen Scott. Member Norman Jock Lenz. Member 1-9 A Winter’s Ride in the ’36 Blizzard Note: This is a story written Feb. 13, 1936. about three Hastings men and their at­ tempted trip to Grand Rapids in a raging blizzard. One of the members is still around. J.H. Tredinnick. II J.H. Tredinnick, Joe McKnight, and Henry Sheklon are loyal members the Consistory. T°1x5 surehave to go to Grand Rapids to ATTEND the meetings, but they think it well worth while. They planned to attend the session which was held Tuesday night of last week. While the weather was not propitious on that particular afternoon, they resolved that that would not keep them away from the meeting. Accordingly, about two o’clock, they left Hastings in Mr. Tredinnick’s car for Grand Rapids. The storm was then doing things in Hastings; but it was nothing compared with what they encountered later , on. It will be remembered that rain and sleet the night before had made a smooth coating The drifts plied high during the on the snow. Tuesday there began a falling of winter storm of 1936. Helping show light, fluffy variety of the “beautiful” that the height of some of them, with this wouldn’t have been so bad if it hadn’t been photo, were (from left) Verald Nash, driven by a high wind. The gentle zephyrs Esther (Walton) Summerlott, Ruth A. made it slide over the frozen snow and pile up Summerlott, and Ruth E. Summerlott. into hugh drifts in unexpected places, especially highways. Also it filled Later other cars got as far as the Leather­ depressions where ever they were found on man home, from both north and south, but the landscape. That storm was on its worst could go no farther. The Leatherman had a behavior late that afternoon. The farther dozen snow-bound guests that night. Next they proceeded, the worse it acted. It’s most day more came, until there were twenty­ serious phases were found on north and south eight altogether. roads. Wednesday the beleaguered folks Our Hastings trio had no difficulties in telephoned the Kent County Road Com­ negotiating M-37 through Middleville to the mission, for help and learned that their county line. But after the car passed the county trucks were all out, most of them border and entered Kent County the troubles stuck in snow drifts. On that same day of our trio began. Fortunately Mr. Tredin­ workers from the Kent County Road Com­ nick had added to the usual equipment of his mission came to the Leatherman house. Two car a sturdy snow shovel; and they had of them had frozen hands, one had frozen plenty of use for it They bucked some of the feet, and the other frosted fingers. They had drifts with the car after they reached the been shoveling snow all the previous night county line going north towards Caledonia; and were exhausted. The other guests aided but other drifts were so obstinate that they them by rubbing them with dry clothes. (At had to shovel, and do a man-sized job of that time most of the road shoveling was shoveling at that. done by hand.) ° When they reached the turn to head The question arises: How were the westward into Caledonia, they saw the Leatherman able to feed such a bunch of Hastings bus and two other cars ditched at unexpected guests? The answer is, they the side of the road. Even that warning was weren’t. But they got by because the guests not Hieddd.- They were plenty cold wherrthey washed and wiped the dishes, helped cook arrived 7h Caledonia, soaked up a lot of halt the food, waited on table, and did everything, in a store (cars did not have heaters), had they knew how to assist Mrs. Leatherman. some chains put on the ear wheels, and Fortunately the Leathermans had a supply decided to keep on. They realized later that of coal, plenty of potatoes, canned fruit and that was the ideal time and place where they vegetables. But they were shy on meat for should have turned about and started for such a crowd. home. It also happened that among the^minvited Resuming their journey they made the guests Tuesday night was an employee of the first mile okay, but when they arrived at the Kent County Welfare Commission. He had in corner from which they were to proceed his car a lot of canned meat and some cab­ directly north into Dutton they were up bage which he wanted to take to a family who against the real thing. A swirling high wind needed them. This stock was confiscated and at this'point took Mr. Tredinnick’s hat. He paid for and helped amazingly. was able to forget about it, because there Another of the unexpected guests was a was nothing else to do. farmer going to Grand Rapids to sell 15 The previous storm had left a big drift at dozen eggs. He was stalled at the Leather­ that corner, through which a roadway had man house. The guests bought his stock of been cut; but the high winds had filled this eggs and used them to feed the multitude. cut with snow. It was so deep that when the Another problem was butter. No farmer in "'these days puts up three or four big crocks of car bucked into it, the displaced snow almost reached the top of the car and held the doors butter as they did in the olden times, so the tight shut. It was a case of bucking, backing I.eatberman supply was not large. But they twisting until they could climb out of the car bad several cows, which Mr. Leatherman and get busy with the snow shovel. The snow milked and with the help of his guests, the filled in behind them almost faster then they cream was separated after each milking and could shovel. Often they shoveled the snow immediately churned into butter. The only to find no sight of their previous labors. amount was none too plentiful, but it had to do and it did. No wonder it took them more than an hour to Wednesday forenoon they telephoned the go a mile northward. grocery in Dutton to order supplies. The They were getting up against it, for it was grocer said he wouldn't dare send his getting dark. The three were exhausted with delivery truck in such a storm, but that he the struggle and wondering what they could would load up one of his clerks with all he do next if anything. It was evident they could could carry. Some time later, this man ap­ go not northward any farther. A momentary peared with several loaves of bread, a lot of lull in the storm enabled them to see that crackers and cheese and two pounds of they were directly in front of a good-size coffee which helped out very much. farm house. They made a last desperate The guests slept on the floor, in chairs, for effort, and with hard shovelling, succeeded two nights. The three men from Hastings in getting their car into the front yard. They arrived here about noon on Thursday having knocked at the door and the folks invited been absent from home for 48 hours. For­ them in and were willing to accommodate tunately they were stalled at a home with a them for the night. They were happy over telephone, so they could notify their families this welcome. and friends and keep them from worrying. The owners of the home, were Mr. and Mrs. All three, after their practice, know how to John Leatherman. They made their Hastings wield a snow shovel like veterans, and Mr. guests comfortable and fed them. With the Tredinnick says he doesn’t mind his lost hat. coming of night, the storm grew in fury. The Strickland Agency, Inc. A dkWw, of MW-MfcMgM Insursnc* Group Now at... 301 S. Michigan, Hostings Comer of Michigan & Center Free parking. Iront and rear . H« .ipwiie iwnbenSip • lie $51rip itf" i«r • Maej dam tottWbw office • Oar pnoul etteetioa to all dum h POSITION OPENINGS R.N.’s Full-time, part-time, all shifts, medical/ surgical units. Apply to ... PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT Pennock Hospital 1009 West Green Street, Hastings (E.O.E.) NOTICE OF SALE LEONARD P. BATES and DOROTHY I. BATES. Plaintiffs, vs. JAMES ALLERDING and ROSEANN ALLERDING. Defendants. DAVID H. TRIPP (P2929O) 206 S. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616)945-9585 In pursuance ond by virtue ol o judgment ql the Circuit Court In the County ol Barry. State of Michigan, mode ond entered on November 15. 1985 in a cer­ tain cause therein pending wherein Leonard P. Bates and Dorothy L. Bates were plain­ tiffs and James Allording and Roseann Allerding were defen­ dants. notice is hereby given that I shall sell ot public sale to the highest bidder, at the east steps of the Courthouse situated in tho City of Hastings. County of Barry, on January 31.1986 ot 10:00 o.m. the followinq de­ TWO GREAT SPECIALS NOW you’ve got it... Historical Photo of the Week— This is a photograph of the Stor Restaurant, taken in 1913. It was located on the south side of State Street, In Hastings, where L^wls Real Estate now Is. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Robert L. Born's 90th birthday was held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. celebrated at Zion Lutheran Church on On Christmas Day the Eugene Reuthers Sunday. The son of a Zion Lutheran minister and the Edward Markwarts left Woodland and a grandson of the Woodland pioneer and drove to South Wayne, Wise., where they family of Christian Berkele, Mr. Born was spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Bryan the first pilot from Woodland, and he flew in Gillaspie and family. Mrs. Gillaspie is the World. War. L After that war, he returqqd lp,r- former Barbara Reuther. The Woodlandites Woodtand where±e:both farmed and taughfU returned on Monday, Dec. 30. inex Modis has written to various people school. He ended his teaching career aa * . around Woodland. She says that she writes superintendent of Woodland School District. lying on her back because of the cast on her A potluck dinner was held at the church leg and lower body. She will get a new following Sunday morning service. Around 50 people braved the nasty winds and the fiberglass cast late in January, and she drifted snow to get to the party. His son, Phil thinks that after that she will be better able Bom, flew with his wife, Joyce, from Tucson. to use a walker and get around more. She has greatly enjoyed the many cards and calls she Arizona, for the celebration. They left Woodland on Monday and flew back to has received since her automobile accident Arizona. in mid-December. A daughter, Carolyn Brecheisen, and her Woodgrove - Brethren -Christian Parish has had guest speakers the last two Sundays husband, John, came from Coldwater, and granddaughter, Vicki Mouritt, and her while Rev. Jerry Miller has been away. On husband, C.J. and sons, Jason and Justin, Dee 29 Jim Shoemaker spoke about the work drove from Dover, Del. and they will return of the Gideons. On Jan. 5 Rev. Willis Stehto their home later this week. Another man was the guest preacher. granddaughter, Marsha Godfrey, her The Woodgrove Women’s Fellowship met husband, Bob, and daughter, Bobbi, came on Thursday morning and had a potluck from Union City. dinner at noon. Frances Reuther (Mrs. Eugene) co­ The Singles *N Couples Club of Zion Lutheran Church held a Christmas-New ordinated plans and preparations for the party for her father. She arranged for the Year party on Dec. 28 at the home of David tables to be decorated by Viola Cunningham and Darlene Niethamer. The party included who had flower arrangements on all the a ham and potluck dinner. Those who at-, tables with motifs from Mr. Born’s life in­ tended were Nick and Eve Wright, John and cluding pipes, grandfathers vase, school Michelle Parker, Nancy LaJoye, Cliff and items, and airplanes as well as farm Barbara Randall, Tom and Doris animals, h large sheel cake was decorated Niethamer, John and Betty Hynes, Mary and with a slate covered with the alphabet, a Claude Smith and Karen Rothfuss. After World War I plane, and a large green John dinner the guests played several games. As it Deere tractor. was a windy and wintery night, some cars Among the speakers at the meal who told got stuck in the driveway and had to be jokes abdut Mr. Bom or told stories about his pulled out. life and how he had influenced them were Rev. Cliff Randall of Zion Lutheran Church David Lind, Russell Lind, Tom Niethamer, and his family traveled to the Detroit area on Duane Reuther, Flossie Curtis, Phil Bom, the Sunday after Christmas, following John Brecheisen and others. morning services, to spend some time with his relatives. They returned a few days later Paul Kesler, the son of Paul and Daisy Kesler of Clark Road, Woodland, has com­ after seeing Rev. Randall’s mother, Marian Randall, and his sister, Marjorie Townsend, pleted his Army basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. • and her family. On New Year's Day. Marguerita (Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fisher and their son. Adam Baitinger) enjoyed the company of Steve, of Kalamazoo, visited at the Baitinger her son, Vernon, his wife, Phyllis, and their home on Velte Road between Christmas and daughter, Buffy, who was home from New Year’s. Mr. Fisher is the son of Sarah Baitinger Fisher. Michigan State University for the holidays. Micahel Baitinger and his wife, Carol, and John Warner, who grew up in the their two sons, Chad and Adam also came to Woodland and Lake Odessa area and the dinner at the family centennial farm. graduated from Lake Odessa High School in Emile Baitinger lives at the farm and was at 1940, recently wrote to Jean Schwarting that home, too. he and his wife now have their first grand­ child. The boy was bom in Boston on Dec. 1? to Nancy Warner Trevino and Lalo Trevino. He was named Eduardo Antonio Trevino. John lived with his grandmother in Woodland until her death and then lived in Lake Odessa with various families, including Barbara Frye, leader of the Seventh-day the Lambert family. He is a graduate of Adventist Community Service Center, Michigan State University and has spent 36 located at the corner of East and Green years with the Pepsi Cola Corporation. He Streets, answers the question: “What has lived in various parts of the world. He becomes of the clothing that is brought to the and his wife, Betty, now live in LaJolla. center? California. Barb, who says, thanks, to the many Dan Lykins, a first-year student at the people who have brought items to the center United States Air Force Academy in said that during the past three months 245 Colorado Springs, visited various friends local people were given 1,847 articles of around Woodland while he was home for the clothing and burn-outs were helped with 46 Christmas holidays. He is the son of Mr. and blankets and other household articles. Mrs. Charles Lykins who live at Thornapple according to her, an additional 346 large Lake. His father and uncle operate the boxes of clothing were shipped to ADRA Lykins Welding Shop In Woodland. (Adventist Development and Relief Agency) On Monday, Jan. 13,a bicod pressure clinic for use in disaster areas. "This could not will be held at Woodland School in the have been accomplished without volunteers library. Anyone can have a blood pressure who spent 425 hours, sorting, sizing, packing check by stopping in The readings will be and serving those who came for help," she done by a registered nurse. The clinic will be added. Adventist Center gives assistance Phone 945-3215 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 85-372-CH scribed property, oil that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Hostings, County ol Barry and State of Michigan, described os follows: A parcel of land in the South­ east '4 of Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, described as commencing in the center of highway at the Northwest corner of the Southeast % of said Section 22. thence East along center of highway. 26 rods for place of beginning, thence South 12 rods, ihence East 44 rods, ihence North to center of high­ way. ihence West to place of be­ ginning. EXCEPT a parcel of land commencing in the North­ east corner of tho West 70 acres in the Southeast '4 of Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, thence 198 feet South, thence West 242 feet, thence North 198 feet, thence East 242 feet to place of beginning, Irving Township. Barry County. Michi­ gan. Subject to all conditions, re■frictions and easements of record. NORVAL E. THALER. County Clerk Drafted By: DAVID H. TRIPP Attorney at Law 206 S. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (1 -23) Come in today and take advantage of our high interest rates MONEY MARKET ALTERNATIVE (M.M.A.) INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT (I.R.A.) I.C.N.B. is now offering 7.00%* opr. in­ terest on our M.M.A. Plus • well give you o genuine leather checkbook cover* * free when you add $2,500.00 to your cur­ rent M.M.A. during Nov., Dec. ond Jan. I.C.N.B. is now offering 10.25% *apr. in­ terest on 5 year IRA's and 8.25% *opr. in­ terest on 18 month fixed I.R.A.'s. Well hold that rate for lhe entire length of the I.R.A. 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Colls will be taken the week of JANUARY 13-17 between 12-4 to make appointments or for a FREE Introductory Consultation TELEPHONE - 948-4033 �Pages- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 9,1986 Slumping Saxon eagers prepare to hit the road Friday This may not be the ideal time for a road trip, but then again playing at home hasn't exactly been a charm for the Hastings basketball team this winter After a promising season-opening win over Caledonia, the Saxons have proceeded to drop 7 in a row including all 4 of their Twin Valley ballgames. That record, leaves the team tied for the cellar along with Hillsdale and Harper Creek, two other teams headed no where this winter. Just 3 weeks into the Twin Valley season, Sturgis and Lakeview remain as the league’s only unbeaten* at 4-0 while Coldwater and Marshall at 3-1 are making it a four-team race. After having played 3 of their last 4 games at home, the Saxons take to the road 4 times in their next 6 outings beginning at Harper Area Standings Leading Scorers TWIN VALLEY Sturgis4-0 (7-1) Lakeview4-0 (6-2) Coldwater3-1 (4-1) Marshall3-1 (4-1) Albion2-2 (2-4) Hillsdale0-4 (3-4) Harper Creek0-4 (1-6) Hastings............................................. 0-4 (1-7) SMAA Olivet3-0 (5-0) Bronson2-0 (4-0) St- Philip2-0 (2-3) Bellevue1-2 (3-3) Pennfield1-2 (2-4) SpringfieldO-2 (2-3) Maple Valley0-3 (0-5) O-K BLUE Byron Center Godwin .... Caledonia .., Hamilton .... Kelloggsville. Middleville... Comstock Park0-3 (0-5) Lee0-3 (0-5) 30(4-1) 3-0 (5-1) 2-1 (3-3) 2-1 (2-2) l-2(l-4) 1-2 (2-2) LEADING SCORERS O'Mara. Lakewood.....................5-107-21.4 Brown, Hastings8-169-21.1 Siple. Maple Valley6-86-14.3 Ringler. Delton4-57-14.3 Fox. Middleville5-70-14.0 Jenkins. Hastings8-90-11.3 Barker, lakewood5-55-11.0 Shellenbarger, Lakewood5-50-10.0 Creek this Friday. The rugged schedule hasn't exactly worked wonders for Hastings "No. it’s not been to our advantage, but that's something you live with.” admits O'Mara of the schedule which has seen Hastings play only 3 of its first 8 at home. "You just have to play around it." What does help is the softness of the up­ coming schedule. Of the next 4 opponents on the Hastings slate, two of them. Harper Creek and Hillsdale, have combined for a dismal 4-10 mark. Also mixed in there is Lakewood, a team which Hastings has handled very well the last 3 years. Only 7-1 Sturgis on Jan. 14 should present any type of real headache. In last weekend's Twin Valley double dip special, the Saxons came out lethargic against Coldwater, found themselves down 33-19 at the half, and never did recover. On Saturday. Hastings came up with an improved effort al Albion leading by as many as 5 late in the third period. But 4 straight turnovers al the beginning of the fourth quarter and then 2 crucial ones midway through the period handed Albion the win. A lack of rebounding also hurt the Saxons as they came up short against both the Saxon JV eagers remain perfect with two victories The Hastings junior varsity basketball team remained perfect this season with a 55­ 46 win over Coldwater last Friday and a convincing 81-55 conquest cf Albion on Saturday. Against the Cardinals, Hastings led 30-17 at the half before the visitors cut the margin to 44-33 by the end of three quarters. Even though Coldwater outscored the Saxons 13-11 the fourth period, the lead was never less than the final 9-point margin. Rob Longstreet led Hastings with 15 points. Scott Weller and Kent Gee added 12 each ano Mark Matthews chipped in a Scott Turnbull led the rebounders with 6. Against Albion, the Saxons hit 20-of-30 first half field goals en route to a substantial 51-23 lead. Albion outscored the Saxons 32-30 but it was far too little, too late. Longstreet led Hastings with 21 points including 19 in the first half. Gee added 19,12 in the first half. Mark Atkinson finished with 10 points. The wins up Hastings' record to 8-0 overall and 4-0 in the Twin Valley. Hastings coach Jack Longstreet said his team is playing just like that — as a team. "We play good team basketball." said Longstreet. "We usually have 2 or 3 people in double figures each game.” Cardinals. 33-23. and Albion. 38-33. Not coincidently. Hastings has been outrebounded in each of their 7 straight losses "It doesn't so much matter that we’re getting outrebounded, it's when the rebounds come," said O’Mara following the Albion loss. "We’re not getting the key rebound." Sophomore guard Mike Brown continues to lead the team in scoring at 21.1 points per game. Running mate Andy Jenkins is second on the team in scoring at 11.3 The team is currently as healthy as its been all season. Mike Karpinski is nearly ioo percent after a bout with mononucleosis. Steve McVey is playing again after missing most of the Lakeview game with a sprained ankle, and Nick Willison is back in action after missing 4 games with a broken ankle. Saxons fall to Delton; win consolation bracket at Gull Lake Delton handed Hastings its first dual meet |0$s of the vollyeball season Tuesday night 15-8, 13-15.15-12. The loss is the Saxons' first after 2 wins. Hastings coach Kelly Yarger said her team's serving helped the Panthers to the win. The Saxons served only 70 percent, or about 15-20 percent less than what Yarger would like to see her team serve. -I thought we played better last weekend (8l Gull Lake>.” said Yarger. Suzie Carlson had 9 points and 7 kill* against Delton while Sue Meyers had 7 and Julie Pugh and Brenda Morgan 6 points each. Morgan also had 3 kills and an ace. After losing 7 of 8 matches in pool play. Hastings' volleyball team roared back to win the consolation bracket of Saturday's Gull Lake Invitational. The Saxons lost to Comstock 15-8, 15-10; Edwardsburg 15-9, 15-8; and Plainwell 15-4. 15-1, and split with Galesburg winning 15-13 and losing 15-13. The team then proceeded to whip Vicksburg 15-2,15-7 and Galesburg 15-9.15-13 to finish as consolation champions. Vai Dakin and Julie Pugh led Hastings with 27 and 24 points respectively. Kim Sensiba added 18 points and 4 aces while Suzie Carlson had 13 kills and 4 aces. Brenda Morgan had 8 kills. [ Sports"*) YMCA karate classes begin January 14 YMCA beginning karate classes begin Jan. 14 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Hastings Junior High east gym. Emphasis will be on self defense and sport karate techniques. The cost for the class is $15 per month payable at the door. The instructor for the class is Steve Echtinaw, ranked second degree black belt by Karate Illustrated. In addition, a special kids class for ages 11 years and younger will also be held from 6­ 7:30 p.m. in the same place. The instructor for this class is Ben Hawkins, a first degree black belt For mere information call the YMCA of­ fice (945-4574) or Steve Echtinaw (795-7155). Sports • • • at a glance • by Steve Veddcr If it ain’t broken, Remember that old saying that goes something like 'If it ain’t broken, don't fix it?’ Well, it seems the Michigan High School Athletic Association is messing with something that isn't broken...at least not yet. • In undoubtedly one of its more sillier moves in the last decade, the MHSAA has banished prep basketball coaches to their collective chairs this winter. No longer are coaches free to range from the scorer’s table to the end of their own benches trying to work or bait referees into their comers. It’s a case of coaches either staying put in their chairs like well-behaved six-year olds or being slapped with technicals. There’s no middle ground, says the Hastings’ Suzie Carlson (12) spikes the ball against Delton. Tha Panthers beat Hastings Tuesday to drop the Saxons record to 2-1. Wrestling tourney organized Plans for Lakewood’s first Danny Olivo Memorial East-West Wrestling Classic are set for Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. at Lakewood High School. The tournament will feature 52 of the area's top wrestlers including grapplers from Lakewood, Hastings and Middleville. MHSAA. Coaches either glue them­ selves to their chairs or they do their coaching from the locker room. Suzanne Martin, assistant director of the MHSAA, says the new rule, universal to high schools across the country, takes the game away from showboat coaches and returns it to the players. "There's been an increasing amount of attention (diverted) to the bench and we haven’t had a strict bench rule," says Martin. "Now the attention goes back to the players." Martin says the rule was fully ex­ plained to officials and coaches at the August and October rules meetings prior to the girls and boys basketball seasons. In addition, flyers were sent to school officials fully detailing the thinking behind the new rule, which the MHSAA had to realize would incense coaches. “A lot of time was spent explaining the rule to make sure coaches and of­ ficials would understand it,” says Martin. "We did everything we could ahead of time to explain the rule." Still, high school basketball coaches flat out hate the rule. The coaches contend the rule keeps them from rising off the bench to shout instructions to the players on the floor or even from walking down the bench to seated players to talk over game situations. The rule, meant to keep the unruly coach on the bench and off the backs of the referees, instead keeps coaches from coaching. And what that happens, the entire complexion of basketball changes. Communication between coaches and players is now limited to timeouts and MHSAA rule definition Business or Personal Check Writers... Now, a minimum balance of only $300.00 assures you of unlimited check-writing privileges with no service charges of any kind. Should your balance fall below the required minimum, your charge for that month will be only $3.00. You’ll not find a better checking account anywhere. We think you'll agree. A TI O N A L ANK of ASTINGS WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC All deposits Insured up to $100,000°° A familiar sight: Hastings basketball coach Denny O’Mara perched on his chair. A new MHSAA rule has forbid Caches to leave their seat during games this winter. I0rt»ldden coacrw Coaches must now remain seated on the bench at all times while the clock is running or stopped, unless it is a charged time-out or the intermission between quarters. The basic change in coverage is that the coaches must remain seated (with some exceptions), while the dock is stopped. Previously, this is when the coach stood up legally, but in many instances remained standing when the clock was started. The provision produced the inconsistent enforcement of the rule and created most of the problems at­ tributed to poor bench conduct. The exceptions which are provided allows the coach to be off the bench to signal a time-out and confer with the bench personnel and players in the bench area during a charged time-out or during the intermission between quarters. Coaches may go to the table, at any time to request a time-out for a correctable error. Coaches are also allowed to rise to replace or remove an injured or disqualified player or to attend an in­ jured player when beckoned onto the court by an official. Coaches are allowed to rise and spontaneously react to an outstanding play by a member of their team, but must immediately return to their seat. Infractions are penalized with a technical foul charged to the offender and also the head coach The tournament will boast 5 returning state champions and 10 state qualifiers. In ad­ dition. organizer Bob Veitch says practically every college in the state will send a representative looking for recruits. Tickets are $2 for adults and $1 for students. during the half Because coaches must slay on the bench to yell instructions at players during crucial points in the game the number of communication breakdowns increase. "That puts a burden on the coach,” says Delton’s Paul Blacken. "AU those special situations that come tip-dilrtag a game have to be covered in practice now. That’s not good and that’s not the way its supposed to be." Hastings coach Denny O'Mara, who is saddled with an extremely young team this season, says if his inexnenccd players fail to pick up shouted instructions, they’re more liable to make mists kes. In fact. O'Mara says that happened last Saturday when he wanted Hastings to change defenses at a key time against Albion and only two of his players responded because the rest couldn't hear him. “With young kids, they need direction and that’s hurt us several times,” says O'Mara, "It’s harder to get their at­ tention and direct them.” To a man coaches admit by simply having officials enforce existing rules — rules which give officials the power to cal) technicals whenever they’re needed — belligerent coaches can be controlled. In the first place, says the coaches, tiiere's no need to heap more respond sibility on an official whose job is tough enough all ready, and secondly, of­ ficials should be more concerned with what is going down on the court rather than on the bench. "They (referees) had the authority to control us before," say* Middleville’s Skip Pranger. one of the more "active" sideline coaches. "All they had to do is hit us with a T (technical). They can run us out of the gym if they wanted to they don’t have to wait for 2 or 3 technicals. "I’m no genius, there's no doubt about that. But we want to try to do a number of different things out there like multiple offenses and defenses and you have to communicate that to the kids during a game." O Mara agrees with Pranger that nde' MHSAA is tampering with the outcome of games "Oh yeah," he says. "If we have to change defenses or the kids need other information, oh sure, it can change (rungs. ..Tra?^r “T5 the Michigan High School Coaches Association is in the °r organizta8 itself against the rale. The association has asked coaches Musa? ''?’5 comPl“'"t lo the ?2^1d'nJ1,opes °' ge,1'ng lhc rescinded before next year. IJ! J*?1?'1 happen there will be benchloads o( unhappy coaches next year including Delton's Blacken, who Probably summerizes the problem the * asm "You 10 have a great game going and then get up M altered the ga?ne 8 S° ^'S’^hing.in f broken, don't �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 9,1986- Page 9 Bowling results Thura. A.M. Thursday Twisters LIHys Alloy. .37'» Gillons Const.. Province No. I Ru*» » Gal*......... .41% ...31% ..29% Provlnclol No. 2. Hummer*......... ................’............. Sitter....................... 2°5>D GAMES... C. Hav.-kln.150; LBoh.’ 183.; M. Mu lion* 146; S. Blockmare 138; C. Benner 148; P. 5 181. ,i?tLCAMK AND SERIES $- VonDenBurg 185-537; M. Atkinson 192-531. L. John»on 153-397. Mon. Mixers Hosting* Auto. Healing...... Andru*................................... J" Hosbng* Mutual............ ................................ Bum* Refrigeration Shamrock............................. ................... Bob'* Restaurant.............................................. Sign* Tire Service............................................ Hosting* Bowl......................................................... Champion Tax Service. Hastings Flower Shop.. SAS St itchery................. Art Meade Auto Sole*. 32 36 Mini Chomp*. ___ County Seat lounge . 29-39 Hastings Bowl.... Dewey* Auto Body ... Trowbridge Service... 34'6.37% Mlchelob......................... UU3 8owmo" 148 K. Thoma* ................................ 150; G .33%-»^ Mexican Connexion. . ,M: K Foul ,50; S '«>; JJ.40 P. Arends 160; I. Fruln 142; N. LoJoye 149 Volley Realty ................. HIGH SERIES... D. Burns 159-450; C. Helsel 184-492; C. Hurless 191-474; P. Koop 185-519 L Tiller K For™ ^33-478'7 Sir t Her........................... ......JMI Cinder Drugs.................. ...... JM’ Girrboch'*....................... ......JM2 Dennis Hubei Triple A. Alllen • Assoc...........................................................7*^® HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... D. Snyder 213-S» • Rush 150-477; N. Taylor 191-480; D. Kelley 224-558: B. Quado 169-445; C. Robinson 201-904. Bowtorettee Kent Oil. Ho*' Core Center. Matthew* Rhrerview. Hastings Bowl............ Heckor Agency........... Gravelie* Market...... Circle Inn.............. Reminder............ O.J. Electric........ Noshvllle Auto.. forrell* Heating .50% -21% ........... 49-23 44%-27% .......... 43-29 ...........42-30 ......... .38-34 .36%-35% .33% -36% .......... 33-39 .32%-39% ,.31%-40% .......... .29-43 ............ 27-45 ...26%-45% Medical Core Facility......................................25%-46% .... HIGH GAMES AND SBO... J. Gardner 182; L. Elliston 188-531: C. Beckwith 162. F. Nicewonder 156; M. Scromlln 187; J. Skedgell 163; G Buchanan ’75.505; J. Hickey 165; P. Arends 221; A. Lethcoe ’57; E. Cuddohee 159; K. Christopher 175; J. Wilde 138; B. Whltokwr 205-539. Halting. Mfg. Co. Chrome Room................................... ....302 Machine Room............... .288% Office........................................_........ leflovvr*.......................... 231% Viking.................................. McDonalds................. 239 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... P. Martin 219-557 J Mile* 521; W. Beck 505 Hothowoy 173. S AAerrill 1BO. R Prize III; C. 180. G Purdum 220 577; H. Service 180. D. 221-538; C. Nichol* 166. B. Cuddohee 206 5Slocum 160; H. Hewitt 169- M. Snyder 172; C. Wilcox 169; M. Gordenski 161; S. Girrboch 169: KSchontz 165; F. Schneider 169. J. So I me* 165; J. Cui hone 173; E. Johnson 187; B. Howes 162: 5. Kellay 167. SPLITS CONVERTED... R. Bennet 5-10. Hastings Fiber Gloss .. ...... □8-26 Riverbend Travel........... Lewi* Reality.................. Moore Sales.................... Marsh * Refrigerat.cn 33% -30% Woodland Soles............ ......... .33-31 Hallilax _ । Snowplowing .......... .. .....................................29%-34% Formula Realty......................... 28'A^S'A *•*•"*•" iMiiinB..............::..:::::::S%S% Four D * A J............................................................ 2^.39 HIGH GAAAES AND SERIES MEN... R. Eoton 187; D. ~ ? ’76U79; J Ho11 ’*5*481: D- Costelein M’-MO: D. Hoffman 191-530; D. Ruthruff 176: B. Ruthruff 198-550; D Hoffmon 222. D. Wilcox ’■••520: L. Gasper 200-538; R. House 203-511. HIGH GAAAES AND SERIES WOMEN... G. Hull 211-514; J. Ruthruff 181-470; D. HcHntan 178. SPLITS CONVERTED... D. Skedgell 6-7-9-10; P. Skedgell 5-10 and 3-10; B. Hesterly 3-6-7-10. Middle Villa Lane. Thur. Midnight Mixed Are We Hovln Fun Yet.............................................. -F3 Pin Heod*.......................................................................J-4 lost Coll...........................................................................1-4 The Terminators....................................................... Misfits......................................................................... No Names .............................................................. More Beer.................................................................. ...>6 Hammer Qty...............................................................^>7 E-Z Pickup...................................................................>7 High Rollers............................................ J-7 Thuro. Anxals little Brown Jug............ .............................................51-21 McDonalds of Hastings............................................37-35 Pennock Hospital.......................................... Formula Industries.................. .. ..............................33.39 Formula Realty................................................. ..”"□0-42 Hastings City Bonk............................. ...".."..".'"□8^4 PWK......................................................................... 4-8 Triple Action...............................................................2-106 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... G. Smith 210; K. Grit feth 192; D Ward 505. R. Miller 198-502; D. Mugridge 531; T. Kospersock 197-553: H. Jameson 207-505; C. Sprogue 201-491; B. Brace 211-516: D. Manni 191-535. HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... J. Joseph 170; T. Daniel* 187-503: J. Blough 173; L. Tilley IBB; K. Winkfc 175; B. Callihan 169; R. Haight 182; G Brocket 144; S. Rose 165. I. Watson 154. D. Snyder 189-521; K. Christopher 160; B. Newman 154; M. Plaunt 144. 17,.clubs ranging from the Michigan snoreline on the west to Hillsdale and Lan­ sing on the east The Exchange Club of Marshall would be included in the new district. The club officials, who met at the board room of the Marshall Savings and Loan Association, said that presently the entire slate is represented by one district. "Officers and representatives must travel many miles to serve the club membership," they noted. “With clubs from Detroit to Marquette and Alpena to Benton Harbor, it is a difficult task to make club visits, service existing clubs or to build new clubs." The new 17 club district would contain 800 members, or 40 percent of the membership m the slate. The club leaders have formally petitioned the National Exchange Club, headquartered in Toledo. Ohio for formation of the district. If approved, the new district will come into being on Sept. 1. Attending the meeting were Everett Grondin, president-elect of the Michigan District; Jim Duncan, president of the Lansing club; Steve Gallope, past president of the Lakeview-Harper Creek club. John Jacobs, past president of the Hastings club; Jim Allen, district director from the Sturgis club; Al Clyne, past district president from the Coldwater club; Lee Obe, past district president from the Marshall club; J. Allan Bassage, past district president from the Marshall club; and Warren Snyder, past district president from the Delta club. Clubs to be included in the proposed South­ west Michigan District would be divided into six divisions. The divisions would include: 1) Battle Creek, Pennfield, Hastings; 2) Albion, Marshall, Lakeview-Harper Creek; 3) WRESTLING ot LqCeview................................... 6:30 p.m. BASKETBALL artlorper Creek.......................... 6:00 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Dalton Inv. (JV).......................... 8:00 a.m. WRESTLING at Eaton Ropids VOLLEYBALL at Middleville.............................. 6:00 p.m. BASKETBAL Sturgi>......... 6:00 p.m. . WRESTLING Sturgi*.......................................... 6:30 p.m. JOHM DEERE ■_ _ _ CLYDE SMITH - TREEMAN BIGGER Expert Tree & Stump Removal Trimming & Cabling — We do the complete job — 55' High Range • Fully Insured Workman's Compensation Phone ... 721-3318 er962-7854 • 24 KRS. — Banfield — CUT THIS AD OUT AND SAVE I Put a new shine to your car and preserve its good looks! John Deere 780 Hydra-Push™ Spreader holds 370 bushels. Unloads with amazing speed. The 780 brings 60 percent more capacity to our Hydra-Push spreader line. These are the spreaders with the unique hydraulic unload­ ing system A moving panel and floor hydraulically move manure to the beaters Since there is no manure "fall back”, there’s no time-consuming cleanout stage And each pass of the moving panel and floor wipes the spreader doing away with most cleaning. WASH and BUFF WAX $3995 COMPLETE WASH WASH Clean-Up ’n ’n WIPE VAC $495 $995 “Simultaneously, as the number of districts increases," the national club reports, "more leadership positions are being created, thus, enlarging Exchange's pool of talented leaders." With the exception of local Exchange Clubs, districts represent the most important structural support in the organization framework of Exchange, the national club said. “Their purpose is to unify clubs within the district to insure that the clubs efficiently and effectively sponsor appropriate •Programs of Service' in the communities," the national report continued. "In addition, district officers, through Exchange educational conferences, annual conventions and other activities, are responsible for establishing and maintaining a healthy esprit de corps within the district." Exchange Club was founded in Detroit in 1911 and members will be returning there in July for the 75th anniversary convention. YMCA classes Tumbling classes: Session 1 lasts the from Jan. 6 to Feb. 14 while session 2 lasts from Feb. 17 to April 4 at Northestem Gym. The cost is 17.50 per session. The instructor is Jan Cummins (963-1760). The individual classes are: Tiny Tots (2-3 yr. olds) Thursday 4-4:30 p.m. or 4:30-5; Pre-school (4 yr. olds) Thursday 3-3:30 p.m. or 3:30-4; Developmental (k-lst grade) on Fridays 3­ 3:45 for beginning, Friday 3:45-4:30 for advanced beginner, or Friday 4:30­ 5:15 for intermediate Call Jan Cummins to register or the YMCA ORDER OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING: FINAL ACCOUNT Saxon sports a^a glance — January 9 January 10 January £1 January 11 January 13 January 14 January 16 Dowling, Michigan jl Sturgis. Coldwater. Hillsdale; 4) Kalamazoo. Portage, Benton Harbor; 5) Lansing, Delta; and 6i Muskegon. Grand Rapids. Holland Until 1984, Exchange Clubs nationally were divided into 30 rigid large geographic districts as established by the National Board of Directors. After enactment of the "Blueprint for Growth." the initiative to form new districts was placed in the tends of local Exchange Clubs. The national office reports that this move has created "clusters of neighboring clubs with close demographic ties and compelling mutual interests the opportunity to unite into smaller, more efficient, and more spirited district units." The national also reports that the ex­ pansion of districts has, in turn, spurred growth in the numbers of clubs and members - primarily because of the need of neigh boring Exchange Clubs to build new clubs in order to reach minimum district requirements of 15 dubs with 500 members STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY ...next week! '• •I :l I I <1 <1 °k SAXON SPORTS 5. Each session consists of drills, instruction and game participation. The complete schedule: Junior high boys — 8-9 a.m. west gym. 2nd grade boys — 11-12 a.m. east gym. 3rd grade boys — 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. east gym. 4th grade boys — 9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m. east gym. 5th grade boys —9 a.m.- 10 a.m. west gym. 6th grade boys — 10:15 a.m.-ll:15 a.m. 2nd grade girls — 2:15 p.m.- 3 p.m. 3-4th grade girls — l:30p.m.-2:15p.m. east gym. ' 5th grade girls —12:30 p.m.-l :30 p.m. west gym. 7th-8th grade girls —11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. west gym. There is no need for pre-registration. Teams will be formed the first day. 3 A group of Exchange Club officials met in Marshall, Saturday, to finialize action to carve a new Southwest Michigan District out Th Presenl Michigan District of clubs. The proposed district would be comprised Hastings Savings & Loan Association ANNUAL MEETING The Annual meeting of the HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION will be held at the Association's Offices at 136 E. State St., Hastings, Ml, Tuesday, January 21,1986. Pells will be open 700 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Three directors will be elected. The Annual Meeting Is to follow at 800 p.m. SANDRA K. NICHOLS, Secretary Legal Notice Words for the Vs Prime Time Child Care - The Hastings YMCA and the Hastings Area Schools, an­ nounce a childcare program designed for adults. YMCA Prime Time, draws together all the things that parents want in childcare. Like certified, professionally trained leaders who give your children the individual at­ tention and encouragement they need. Prime Time is not only fun ... but it is also educationally stimulating. Prime Time is located in the Hastings High School, room A204. The program is for boys and girls ages 6­ 11 years of age. Prime time is operated from 2:45 to 6 p.m. every day after school. Par­ ticipants are transported to the Center by the Hastings Public School Buses. The cost is 125 per week for the first child and $20 for each addition children. Prime Time is licensed by the Department of Social Services. Each day consists of creative, play, project, snack and home time. For more information contact the YMCA Office at 945-4574. Prime Time will open on Jan. 6,1986. Pre-Registration is required. Adult Indoor Morning Jogging - There will be no adult morning jogging the weeks of December 23 and December 30. Early morning will resume on Monday, January 6. Participants must enter the West gym doors of the high school. The gym and lockerrooms will be available from 6-8 a.m. Monday Exercise and Volleyball - Starting Monday, January 13 from 7:30-9:30 p.m., in the Jr. High West gym, the YMCA and youth council will be offering an informal womens conditioning program and a fun volleyball program for woman. Sue Oom will be the instructor. The cost for the program is 15 and is payable at the door. There is no preregistration for this activity. The program will last until March 17. 3 on 3 Basketball and High School Indoor Soccer - The High School 3 on 3 Coed basketball program and the high school indoor soccer program will resume play the week of January 6. Indoor soccer plays on Monday from 7:30-9:30 and the 3 on 3 basketball plays on Wednesday, at the same time. A detailed schedule of when each team plays is posted cm the high school principal's office bulletin board. Body Work* - Beginning the week of January 6. the YMCA will introduce its newest cardiovascula fitness program called Bodyworks. Bodyworks is a coed fitness program developed by the Grand Rapids are YMCA's and is designed to achieve total fitness. The program consists of a balance between: cardiovascular, fitness, muscular strength, and endurance, and muscle flexability. Bodyworks classes are a follow the leader type of format to be followed at your own pace. There is no memorizing or difficult steps to learn. Classes will be held Monday, and Wednesday evenings from 6-7 at Northeastern gym, and on Tuesday, from 9:15-10:15 a.m. atthe Jr. High East gym. and on Thursday at the Woodland Street U.A.W. Hall from 9:15-10:15 a .m. There will also be a Saturday morning class at the Hastings Jr. High study hall from 9-10 a.m. The cost for the 5 week program is $20 with unlimited visits. For a husband and wife team the cost is $30. To register send your check to the YMCA, 520 E. Francis, Hastings, and be sure to indicate what class you may frequent the most. If you have any questions or need additional information call Debbie at 367­ 4857. or the YMCA office at 945-4574. Saturday Youth Basketball: The program is open to boys and girls in the second grade through junior high and runs Jan. 11 to Feb. Exchange Clubs move toward forming Southwest Michigan District »6495 Wash, bull wax. interior dean and engine clean. JKndrasW .(^HASTINGS 1435 S. Hanover St. In Hastings Ph, 945-2425 Car Care Center 1945^29941 OPEN Monday through Friday, 8:00 am. to 5:00 pm. Fewer moving parts and no apron chain mean less maintenance Spreader sides and floor are bonded with smooth, corrosion­ proof material. Stop in for more info — USED EQUIPMENT — > • ' < 1979 JD 4640 PFWD 2300 hours 1972IHC 14664590 hours JD 34 Spreader New Idea 218 Tandem Axle Spreader > JD 680 Spreader • JD 40 Spreader ' JD 48 Loader thornapjple valley lulf l**o Bedlord Rd.. (M-37) Hastings • 6I6.845 W26 File No. 85-19319-ES In th* Metier of tho Estates of: CHARLES OR RUTH SHEPARD. ET AL (A-12002) ot ol. Owner* of Abandoned Property TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHEREABOUTS /.RE UNKNOWN: Your interest In this estate may be barred or affected by thi* hearing. IT IS ORDERED that on January 16. 1986. ot 3:00 p.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hasting*. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Richard H. Show. Barry County Public Administra­ tor. requesting that his Final Account be allowed ond that the residue be assigned to the Department ol Treasury, Escheats Division, as provided by law. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be made as provided by statute. December 20. 1985 RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN File No. 85-19319-ES (A-12002) In the Matter of the Estates of: Charles or Ruth Shepard. •Donald or Carol Pillars. Patricio or Mark Johnson. Irwin or Bev­ erly DeWitt. Jull DeBerry. Goy­ land Tobias. Stephanie Endres. Marian Beatty. Mary Sanford. Mr. Jack Hamilton. John Doe, John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe, John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe, John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doo. John Doe. John Doe. John Doo. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doo. John Doe. John Doe, John Doe, John Doe. John Doe. John Doe, John Doo. John Doe. John Doe. John Doo. John Doe. John Doo. John Doo. John Doo. . John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doo. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doo. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doo. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe, John Doe. John Doe. Jonet K. Wright. John Doo. John Doe, John Doe. John Doe, John Doe. John Doe. John Doo. John Doe, John Doe. John Doo. John Doe, John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doo. John Doe, John Doe. John Doe. John doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doo. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doo. John Doo. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John doe. John Doe John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. Connie Larcbee. Debra Johncodt. Russel! Shoellenbarger. Kathleen Ahearn. Bonnie Alman. Edward Dedyne. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doe, John Doe. John Doo. John Doe, John Doe. John Doe. John Doe. John Doo. John Doe. John Doe. Wolter Michnal. I.W. Mc­ Ilwain. James Vondermoien. Mary Lou Manlor, Charles Luhmon. Mabel Crowley, Mike Haw­ thorne. Susan Andrews. Debbie Stephenson. DID Lown Ser­ vice. Clark Payne. B.H. Sullivan. Central Zone NYPS, Dcuglas Kidder. Richard Beckwith. Wilson Aldrich. Register ol Deeds. Bonnie Koons. Jock Clark. Shir­ ley Palmer. Kenneth Burpee. Raymond Lancaster, .Anna J. Barnum, Thomas Chandler, Margaret Most. Robert Wenor, Betty Bolson, Janice Matthews. Mary Par­ tridge. Gwen Buller. Sarah Lyons. Peter Harrigan. Shirley Ambroxy, Tone Roe. Tim Work­ man. Ben Eye. Stanley Rath­ bun. loonord Carlson. Randy Eaton. David Tossavo. Dario Becker. Charles Pickett. Sutherland. Horaburda. Wick­ ham, Clinton. Herb Brower, Kelly Hartman, Charles Hender­ son. Leonard Kidder, Martha McWilliams, Eldon Peake. Ken­ neth Schmidt, Sr.. Robert Stickler, Donald Wegers, Thomas Bortak. Johannes Touscher. R.H. Groenewould, Seer.. David R Angie Tietz. Phillip Gross. Owners of Abandoned Property. IT IS ORDERED that on January 16. 1986 at 3:00 p.m. in the probate courtroom.' Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin, Judge ol Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Richard H. Shaw, Barry County Public Administra­ tor, requesting that his Final Account be allowed and that the residue be assigned to the Deportment of Treasury. Escheat* Division, os provided by law. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be mode os provided by statute. Moy 3. 1984 Richard N. Loughrin. Judge of Probate DIRECT ALL CLAIMS TO: De­ partment of Treasury. Escheat* Division. Lansing. Ml 48913. Newspaper clipping with your name circled should accompany letter. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY ORDER OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF WEANING: FINAL ACCOUNT File No. 85-19318-ES In the Matter ol the Estates ol. ARTHUR E. BENNETT. El. Al. (A-17712) ef ol. Owner* ol Abandoned Property Arthur E. Bennett. Patricia M. Johnson. Tamera I. Leech. Augusto Chamberlain. Augusto Chamberlain. Peg Ainsllo, Yuel McLeod. Poulo J. Endsley. Rebecca A. Buonodono. Zakoria Akbani. Patricio L. Saenz. Wil­ liam or Elsie Tinkler. Scott Daniel or Eugene C. or Ger­ trude M. Brown. Stephen C. or Richard C. or Betty L. Johnson. Ralph B. or Raymond R. Dyer. Rodney or Nancy L. Morgan. Russell or Ella M. Talbot. Harry D. or Dione J. Mason. Robert W. or Denna Ainslie. Howard or Chris Clawson or Sherri A. Taggart. Doug Bassett or Koren Gardner. Jock McCrumb or Nan­ cy McCrumb. Patti Raymond. Brenda Smith or Kelly Dolman. Bruce Corpenter. Bonnie Ballard. Gayle Velte Jeon Gerbstreith. Allen Rust. Susan Osgood. Teri Kuepfer. Alon Brog. Mitch Nogel. Gory BOcklond. Janice Dull. David Falconer. Michelle Florio. Andrew Gessolie. Judith Hinckle. Allie Smith. Sarah MeNally. Susan Salsman. Sherry Cusack. Judith Naegele. Eldin Shellenburger. Sky Roods ol Mich.. Inc.. Modag Engineering, R. E. Beckwith. M. R. Christie. J. Crawford, J. R. Headley, E. D. Carr, P. W. Prelbe. Rlrhord Roy. Susan D. Marsland. Andrea or Lynn Loubaugh. Koren E. or Lorry Lester. Darryl Tietz or Delore* Hummel. James E. or Dorothy Wilkin*. Phil Wickhom, Gerald Lynn Felzke. Lynn or Penny Lou­ baugh. Virginia or Terry L. Rector, Bernard or Patricia Duke*. Mary Kay Neimiec. Robin Burkholder. Earl I. or Ardis Wilkins. Elsie or George Kidder. Roger or Mary Purdun, Dawnell or Mrs. Jock Barnes. Mary LoManlpgue or Ken Jones. Mike Shayne Gilmore, Zachary or James or Jonet Wilkins. David C. or Iso N. Shultz. Michael Morris. Dennis W. Klinger. Robert F. or Gordon McWilliams. Eugene Albert An­ derson. Kristen or Jan Bene­ dict. Miranda F. or Marcia Freridge. Laurie Ann Penning­ ton. Sandro Wilson or Betty William*. Thoma* K. Nye, Daniel R. or Donna L. Count, Gary McAllister. Robert L. or Carol Ann Pugh. David Alan Pike. Patrick W. Priebe. Barbara Count or Ken Shutte. Bert or Bret or Lindo Johnson, Elaine or Donald Harvey. Sandra K. Eye. Eugene A. Keuning. Robert W. Taffee. Richard P. or Hazel A. Denig. Judy L. Ander­ son. Henry or Patricio Teunessen. Ronald K. or Karen S. Beckwith. Waller D. or Brenda A. Steidle, Wolter or Brenda or Eric Steidle, Alon A. Peny, Bruce A. Hokonson. Lorry L. Cranmore or Joan Cranmore. Fdk Craft Guild/Joon Scheibfy. Merle Garber. Jr., Tim Marker or SVsan Clow, Brian S. Mead, Jonis K. Graber or Dorothy Stevens, Gerbert or Nancy Rose. Dudley A. Rose. Jean L. Fred­ erick & James I. Shuttleworth. Owners of Abandoned Property. Jernes P. Goergen. Daniel E. Risher. Judy Barnum. Nancy Samis. Ronald I. Bogard. J. E. Kinnebrew. Sheldon or Gordon Skinner. Ralph LoCombe or Lois Nyman. Janet F. Sult, Roy E. Colwell. Robert G. Noble. Jr., Buckley Ralph or Sandro Eye. Terry or Kathleen Bennett. Richard or Lynne B. Meod, Hasting* Schools/ Good 4 Wellfr., Jeff Garber or Robert L. Garber. Gory Studt. Barbara J. or Robert Knoll. Darryl or Cindy Tietz. Joe or Barbara Sprague. Michele or Joe Sprogue. John H. or Barbara Sprogue. Curtis lee and Deborah K. Bishop. Patrick L. Devine. Leon Corbin. Monroe J. Wright. Elaine Joyce Orlow. Kathleen or Jame-. Ambs. David J. Wright. Leroy E. 4 Judith C. Knowles. Nancy Jano Hoag. Larry Porzsolt. D.O.. Jock D. 4 Joy L. Holler and Curtiss Keener Pamela Mix. W.E. Jacobs. D.O.. Mathews Ambulance, Thelma LoHood. Steven D. Bean 4 Richfield Collision Ser­ vice. Steven L. Reed. John A. 4 Marjorie I. Potts 4 Bernard Bennmk. Nortnern Prot. Emerg.. Phy.. P.C.. Daniel A. 4 Judith A. Sharrod. Portland Veterinary Service. P.C.. Lawrence 4 Avandelle Denman 4 luella Hochardel. Robert L. VonderLaan. Douglas-Sylvania Medical. Inc., St. Vincent Emergency. Modi Service. Inc.. Consulting Patho­ logist* Corp.. Shirley Gagnon. George 4 Bertho Reuba. Dennis Barnett. Great Lakes Clinical Labora­ tory. Clifford W. Nelson. D O. 4 Donald E Nelson. D.O.. Leonard 4 Greta Foster. Leonard Caputo. Dole Murfield 4 Ohio Plate Gloss C.. Edward Craw­ ford. (1-9) �Page 10- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, January 9,1986 Salesperson Wanted Legal Notices used car salesperson. Excellent benefit package STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY Apply in person to ... FRANK or CATHIE at... PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE We have an immediate opening for one new and Hastings Chrysler Plymouth 1455 WEST STATE STREET, HASTINGS. MICHIGAN — NOTICE McCann Road at Thomapple River Barry County, Michigan All interested persons are hereby advised that the Barry County Road Commission. In cooperation with the US. Federal Highway Administration and the Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation, Is proposing the improvement of McCann Road at tne Thomapple River situated in Section 31, Irving Township, Barry County. The proposed Improve­ ment includes the construction of a new bridge structure at this location and related approach roadway Improve­ ment work. Information concerning this project, including prelim­ inary plans and Environmental Assessment which eval­ uates the social, economic and environmental aspects of the project, Is available for public review and copying at the offices of the Barry County Road Commission, 1845 W. Gun Lake Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The project Is proposed to receive Federal Aid Critical Bridge Funds, and is governed by provisions of Federal Law. Any person with comments on the social, economic and environmental effects of this project should present their comments in writing to the Board of Barry County Road Commissioners at the above address. To be con­ sidered, comments must be received on or before February 18,1986, which Is hereby the announced expiration date for consideration of public review and comments cn the proposed project. File No. 86-19386.FE Ettore of MERLIN R. LEFFH. SR.. Deceased. Social Security Num­ ber 380-26-1539. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS "four interest in tha estate may be barred or affected by this hear­ ing. TAKE NOTICE: On JANUARY 23. 1986 al 2:30 p.m., in the orobatt courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGH­ RIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of VMoneta E. Leffel requesting thot the be appointed Personal Rep­ resentative of Med in R. Leffel. Sr.. Deceased, who lived at 4645 Buehler Road. Hastings. Michigan ond who died August 24. 1985. Creditors are notified that copies of oil claims against the Deceas­ ed must be presented, personal­ ly or by mail, to both tho Personal Representative and to the Court on or before March 31, 1986. Notice Is further given that the estate will then bo assigned to ..... of entitled persons appearing record. December 31. 1985 WANtlA E. LEFFEL 420 West South Stroat Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-8273 JOHN A WATTS (P22O48I 245 Hubbard Street Allegan. Ml 49010 (616) 673-3547 BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Robert Russell, Chairman Stephen Scott. Member Norman Jack Lenz, Member SERVICE DIRECTORY Pre-trial set for kidnapping-rape A Delton man, who has been accused of the kidnapping-rape of his estranged wife, stood mute to charges at his arraignment Friday. Glenn L. Ellis. 50. ofl0036 Upson Dr., is charged with kidnapping and first-degree criminal sexual conduct, both of which are punishable by life in prison, and is also charged with assault with a deadly weapon stemming from an incident with his wife prior to the kidnapping. Charges allege that Ellis and his wife were in a car near Prairieville, December 4, when Ellis threatened her with a screwdriver and forced her to go to his home. Ellis then allegedly raped her Afterwards he “fell asleep", whereupon she left and later filed charges Ellis is also accused of assaulting his wife with a hammer the day prior to the kid- BARRY CLEANERS Twenty-year-old Jeffrey Smith of 346 S. Middleville Road in Hastings was arraigned Friday in Barry County Circuit Court on two counts of negligent homicide involving the automobile accident deaths of William Dittman, 26, of Hastings, and Earl Hammer of Athens, Mi. Smith stood mute to the charges and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. A trial date was set for February 24. -Heard Page report that the district’s spending is in line with its current budget and that the high school reroofing and repair project has been completed. -Agreed to purchase new physic text­ books for next fall. “Modern Physics,” published by Holt, Rhinehart and Winston, was the text selected. —Set the dates of Feb. 10 for a presentation to the board by the special education department and Feb. 17 as the day for evaluation of the superintendent CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS ATTENTION: WOMEN AND MEN SALES MANAGEMENT TRAINEES Any type property anywhere m Michigan 24 Hours First National Acceptance Co ynth motel eipernet, cor ollowonce ond corp, benefits [ndrus^ 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED FzFl Cali Free 1 800 292 1550 1. If you ore o good communicator/CAREER MINDED. 2. Neat oppeoronce/HIGHLY MOTIVATED. 3. Aggressive with outgoing personality. 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' MILLER REAL ESTATE Ken Miller. C.R.B.. C.R.S. Hostings (616) 945-5182 REALTOR Carter E. Brumm VERMONTVILLE - Mr. Carter E. Brumm, 88. of 133 Seminary St., Ver­ montville died early Wednesday, Jan. 8. 1986, at his home Arrangements are pending at the Vogt Chapel Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. STEAM & PIPEFITTER Journeyman Steam and Pipefitter needed for an industrial firm. Applicant must be previously qualified. Salary commensur­ ate with UAW contract. Complete fringe package with advancement opportunities. Send reume or apply at the ... According to the charges. Smith was northbound on North Broadway north of Sisson Road November 1. driving recklessly and at an “immoderate speed". He was attempting to pass another vehicle, the charges state, when he hit a vehicle driven by Hammer head on. Dittman was a passenger in the Smith car at the time of the accident and Dittman and Hammer were both lulled. In other business, the board: —Voted to accept the resignation of Gordon Matousek, effective Jan. 17, as alternative education teacher and hire Steve Hoke, who has been working in the program, to replace Matousek. —Added two new art courses to the curriculum (a crafts class and a general art number one class) to encourage students to take arL Enrollment in art classes has dropped considerably in the past several years, Page said. (sales) experience or college degree 6. Must be out of town 5 nifhts ft week. 3211 Kctopi, ItatRp HnnMM2I5 OPHt 7-5:3$ BM.Tn.lit FIJI and at the church from 11 a.m. until funeral time on Friday Rev. Eva B. Garrett HASTINGS • Rev. Eva B. Garrett. 66. of Hastings, formerly of West Frankfort. IL died 4:42 a.m., Wednesday. Jan. 8. 1986 at Pennock Hospital Rev. Garrett is the mother of Rev. David D. Garrett pastor of the Hastings First Church of God. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday. Jan. 10 at the First Church of God Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 9. at the Wren Funeral Home Personnel Dept., Hastings Manufacturing Co. 325 N. Hanover St., Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE Th* HASTINGS BANNER - Csll(616) 64MO51 !:AES T-K School Board sets standards, continued 4. Prefer over 22 (or responsible). 5. High'school graduate minimum, with four years full-time working "Quality Dry Cleaning for over 30 years" -^rea (^hituariei Local man charged with negligent homicide If you wont on opportunity thol coms rarely in o person's lifetime then you owe it to yourself to investigote. LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING napping The penally for assualt with a dangerous weapon is (our years in jail and-or a s’000 fine The prosecutor’s office has also alleged that Ellis is a repeat offender on both counts and has filed such information with the court under the Habitual Offender Act - an act designed to enhance sentencing of habitual offenders. The charges state that Ellis was convicted o(assault with intent to murder and carrying a concealed weapon in Monroe County in 1973, criminal sexual conduct in Iosco County in )978 and breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny in Monroe County in 1960. Ellis is lodged in Barry County jail on a $100,000 cash and surety bond and is set to go to pre-trial January 24. call... 948-8051 n in Th® Hostings Bonner. When you buy '■•- owr our coun,Y’ owr for more information! P.O. Box B, Hostings, MichigOn 49058 OPPORTUNITIfS 5* nd scwn«on« a Ph. MS-8051 HAPPY 51ST AND THANKS for the great time. The best part was seeing your smiling Love, The Rubbers WANTfD REMODELING WORK WANTED: Experienced 2 man team looking for remodeling work evenings and weekends. Free estimates. Call 945-2238 or 945-2125. HHP WANHD EXCELLENT liuuME for part time home assembly work. For information call 312-741-8400 Ext. 1677. MAKE MORE MONEY! 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NURSES Interested in joining a dynamic, in­ novative, geriatric team? Interested in directing your staff and patient care to your team? Interested in caring for the early hospital discharge (trend in geriatric care), physical, oc­ cupational therapy etc. and you are responsible for the care plan, restorative nursing and discharge. Interested? We are in­ terested. Call me, Judi Roop, Director of Nursing, Ionia Manor 616-527-0080. (1-9) FREE INTRODUCTORY ROLLER SKATING LESSON. Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Hastings Roll-ARama. 12 Noon-1:30 p.m. Skates included. Age 13 4 under. Regular beginning class runs 6 weeks; Starts Jan. 18 and ends Feb. 22. $1.50 admission +$.75 skate rental (if needed). Pay in advance and get all 6 weeks including skates for $10 (a $1350 value). Sign up by phone or in person at the Rink during session hours. (1-9) PETS BIRD OF THE WEEKexceptional talker, tame, blue crown Amazon, $795 with cage.Macaws or Michigan. 945-5074. FOR SALE: Pure bred cocker spaniel pups. Reasonably priced. 948-2377 FOR RENT FOR RENT: Gun Lake access, 2 bedroom, mobile home, stove and refrigerator included $215 per month, 672­ 7561 or 672-5526 Martin. CARD Of THANKS The family of Bruce Eckardt would like to ex­ press loving thanks for the expressions of sympathy during our recent loss. The prayers, cards, food, those who gave so freely of their time to serve meals in the home, do the farm chores and to be available to run the many necessary errands A special thanks to Rev. Ward Pierce for his attentive concern and comforting words. To the ladies of the Lakewood United Methodist Church and the Woodbury United Brethren Church for the lovely luncheon they served. Gary Koops was so very helpful and un­ derstanding with all arrangements. Each demonstration of loving and caring shall never be forgotten. We thank you and may God bless you who have comforted our hearts. Eunice Eckardt and children Duane 4 Diane Walter Kathleen & Brent Eckardt Mrs. Florence Eckardt mother Rev. Raymond & Joyce Scott, sister Many thanks to all our neighbors, friends, and relatives for the beautiful flowers, the food sent in, the memorials and masses, and the many sympathy cards received at the time of Terrys death. Also a thank you to all the pallbearers and to the ladies who prepared the lovely luncheon. May God bless all of you. Margaret Doyle Sheila 4 Sam Johnson Dennis 4 Lora Doyle Thomas 4 Janice Doyle Connie Doyle The family of Clara V. Herzel wish to express our sincere thanks to our fOR SZUf IMI5C. relatives, friends and neigh­ bors for phone calls, cards, flowers, money, food, HAY FOR SALE: Alfalfa prayers, and visits at the AUTOMOTIVf approximately 300 bales, time of her passing. $1.40 per bale. Phone 945­ To the staff of Pennock 9962. JEEP 1»79, J-10 pick up, 3 Hospital, Hastings speed, 6 cyl., excellent SNOW MOBLE PARTS FOR Provincial House, and Dr. condition, asking 13850. 868­ SALE: 399 Nordic engine, Lee Stuart and his 7447 Alto. Arctic Cat frame. 945-9982. associates, we thank you for all the care given mother 1973 DODGE *4 TON 4 wheel FOR SALE: 3 year old self throughout her long Alness. drive crew cab, flat bed cleaning gas range, $200.945­ Also thanks to Gary Koops truck. Runs good. Body 9705.__________ and Koops Funeral Chapel, rough. Call after 5 p.m. 948­ WANTED: Alto saxaphone Pastor Jerry Miller, and 8761. (1-14) reasonably priced in good Pastor Michael Feaster for FOR SALE: 1983 Ford condition. Call 948-8877. conducting the service, and Escort, runs good, tires fair, to Mrs. Martha VanEngen automatic, 2 drive, asking FOR SALE: Seasoned and daughter, Evelyn for $3200. 948-8761. (1-14) hardwood split and delivered singing so beautifully. $40 a face cord. 945-3061. A special thank you to the SERVICES FOR SALE: Refrigerator Woodgrove Christian Parish and stove. 1 year old, almon of Coats Grove for serving color, $800. 945-2573 days VOICE 4 PIANO LESSONS: the lunch after the funeral Janet Richards. Lessons at for SALE: Washer and The many kindnesses you Emmanuel Episcopal electric dryer, almond color, tave expressed will always Church, Hastings. Phone 616­ 1 year old. $800 945-2573 he remembered. God Bless 349-2351. (tfn) days. You. FOR SALE: Dining room Mr. 4 Mrs. James PIANO TUNING, repainng, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe suite, excellent condition. (Jerilee) Hostetler Mrs. RuthanneDay Mix Piano Service. Steven $300. (317 ) 726-0019 Ver­ montville alter 3:30 n m <1­ Mr. 4 Mrs. Philip Hertel Jewell, registered turner, ' Mr. 4 Mrs. Roger Hostetler technician, assistant. Call 21) 945-9888. (tfn) and Sons CARD Of THANKS Mr. 4 Mrs. Rolland TIDY HOME CLEANING Hostetler and Family We wish to thank all the Mr. 4 Mrs. David Bauman SERVICE: Weekly, semi­ weekly. monthly We do friends, neighbors, and and Family family who have helped us in homes, offices and windows Mr. and Mrs. Bruce All workers arc bonded 945­ °.ur ‘,me of need. The Hostetler and Sons 9448. (tfn) clothes, food, household Mr. Brent Hostetler 4 son items and money were Pastor 4 Mrs. Michael LOST greatly appreciated. You Feaster 4 Family have all lessened our loss a Miss Darlene Hosteller LOST SIAMESE CAT. great deal with your caring. Mr. 4 Mrs. David Biela Provincial House area. Harold, Jeannine. Mr. Paul Day Reward. Phone 852-9818. and Jeremiah Andrus Miss Karen Day � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-01-16.pdf f30dce56bfb13846f464a860fa325170 PDF Text Text NEWS ...wrap Accident related to snowy conditions Occupants of two cars trying to oc­ cupy the san.-e place at the same time were lucky early last Friday morning. No one was hurt when the two cars collided on Dowling Road a tenth of a mile west of North Avenue. Both cars were trying to use the one lane of the road open for travel, Barry County Sheriffs deputies reported. The other lane had drifted shut — a con­ dition on many of Barry County’s roads Friday which led to the cancellation of many area schools. Deputies said driver Gary M. Schley, S, of7707 Guernsey Lake Rood, Delton, and his passenger, Dawn E. Fisher of 8577 North St., Richland, were west­ bound on Dowling Road when they saw the oncoming vehicle. That car was driven by Kathleen L. Rogers of *M1 Berryville Rd., Duwttnf. Joel Rogen of the same address was a passenger. "Both vehicles braked to avoid the collision but the slippery conditions that existed prevented adequate control,1* the police report stated” A number of non-injury accidents have been reported in the peat few weeks because of road condRtoaa. ' Hastings beats Sturgis, 64-60 \ Page 9 Lottery winner is • ‘rich dreamer9 \ I The Page 2 Pagel Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HastingsBanner VOLUME 131 - NO. 3 THURSDAY. JANUARY 16.1906 Two new member, were eppotated to the Barry County Forts and RecreeUon Board on Tueaday by the board <d commissioners. John Jacobs of Hastinp and Wesley Robinson of Bristol Lake were picted to three-year terms. They replace Chariss Johnston and Beverly Warren, both of whom declined to serve addfctonai terms. The parts and recreation board oversees the operations of Historic Charlton Part and Village and wUl be overseeing the county’s Algonquin Lake property, formerly the 4-H Camp. Substance Abuse Board appoints two County to discuss future directions The future direction of the Barry County Planning-Zoning Building Department? That's the topic of a meeting scheduled for Jan. a by the county board of commission The county board to sending letters to township supervisors - including those with their own planning and zoning agencies - plus members of the county planning commission, the county zoning board of appeals, and the Joint Economic Development Corporation board, seeking their attendance and in put. In the letter, the county board noted that background information "on our own local office, as well as other counties will be available to aid discussion." ‘Meter raider* goes to jail for 45 days Edward L. Savage, convicted of breaking into downtown parking meters with a hammer, will spend 45 days in jailfor h® crime and also give 100 hours of service to the community. Seventeen-year-old Savage, of 2204 W. Thorn, was sentenced Friday in Barry County Circuit Court by Judge Hudson E. Deming. Deming told Savage "you should have been home In bed instead of out with a hammer beating parking meters," and ordered Savage to pay restitution for damage to the meters. Savage will spend a year on probation; after he gets done serving jail time be was ordered to attend a half-way house called Alternative Directions. Savage’s accomplice in the meter burglary, Toby Ferman of 410 E. Green St., pied guilty in district court to breaking and entering and is to be sentenced January 24. PRICE 25c Hastings to fight assessment hike Two appointed to county board Two members . were appointed to the Barry County Substance Abuse Board on Tuesday by the board of commissioners. Dennis Whitham of Hastinp Manufacturing and Deborah DesRoches of the Dept of Social Ser vices were picked to three-year tonne. Selected to one-year terms as alternates on that board were John Rank of Bradford-White m MxklenBe, and ex-board member, and District Judge Richard Loughrin. City is part of university study Mobile home renter Cindy Gibson Is shown here with son, Rodney Dye Hastings man investigated in explosion A Hastings man is being investigated by police for firing shots into a Cedar Creek house trailer January 6, causing the trailer to explode and injuring eight people. Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott of the Barry County Sheriff's Department is looking into allegations that the trailer was shot at by a man angry at his estranged wife for dating trailer occupant Victor Kelly, 26. of Delton. Victims of the trailer explosion later told police that Victor, also known as Duane Dye, was dating a Hastings woman who was calling Victor to warn him that her husband was on his way with a gun when the trailer exploded. "Apparently," Victor's mother Karen Dye said, "he (the suspect) had told her (the suspect's wife) that he was going to do it (come out to the trailer with a gun)." Mrs. Dye, her two sons, Victor and 15-year- old Devin, and Devin’s friend Ron Bryerly of Delton were inside the trailer when it ex­ ploded, Mrs. Dye said. “My son called me’and told me the trailer had been shot at so I took my son Devin and Ron, who was visiting Devin, and went to the trailer." When she arrived, she said, the police (two sheriffs deputies and two state police troopers) were checking the trailer for bullet holes. Mrs. Dye said the police had found a shotgun slug lodged above the microwave oven and the pattern of buckshot going through the living room couch. Kelly said later that he thought two guns were involved in the shooting, since both buckshot and slugs were used in the shooting. "With buckshot coming through one side of the trailer and a slug coming through the other side, I know there’s more than one gun (involved)." Kelly said. (It still isn’t clear from witnesses where the shots were coming in.) Kelly said he'd known the wife of the suspect for many years, but is not in contact with her at present because "she's not going to testify against her husband'. Kelly also said he thought the suspect's younger brother might be involved in the shooting, because Kelly had "gotten in a fight with ” the younger brother and “broke his jaw". Kelly was not living at the trailer at the time of the explosion, he said, but was living temporarily at his mother's house in Delton. However, he said, the suspect's wife, who was going through divorce proceedings, would occasionally meet him at the trailer, Sheriff seeks recall of laid-off deputies by Steve Horton Sheriff David Wood formally requested th?i ihe Barry County Board of Commtssioners reinstate two laid-off deputies, using part of the $104,688 found last month. Wood had indicated last week he planned to make that request. The union at the sheriff department (Fraternal Order of Police) has also filed a grievance, seeking that reinstatement. The county board learned it had that extra money at the end of December, and the budget year, when the figires at the treasurer's and the clerk's offices failed to jive. An ensuing check by those departments turned up the fact that the clerk’s office had made double entries, totaling $104,688, in the sheriff department s budget last February. Wood, in his letter, said that recalling the two laid-off officers would cost $44,021. He also requested that a third position, scheduled for termination in April, be con­ tinued. This would cost an additional $14,496. Wood's letter stated that, "These two (laidoff) positions are of vital importance to us". "With recall of the two employees, this department would be able to re-establish the position of detective and process server," he continued. “A detective is urgently needed to carry on investigations of such major crimes City of Hastings included in “small towns” study by Tim Smith The city of Hastings is soon to be the subject of a research project measuring vitality in "small towns", a researcher from th* University of Michigan has announced. Hastings will be one of many small towns in Michigan's lower pennisuia Norman R. Tyler, an urban preservationalist al UM's college of Architecture and Urban Planning, plans to visit for his study. Tyler said he plans to spend a day in Hastings this spring studying the downtown area in an effort to develop a “health index" which would define what makes for a healthy downtown. "What I am trying to do is find exactly what makes downtown areas healthy, if the condition of the buildings, the mix of business and services change the attitude and environment of the city," Tyler said from his Ann Arbor home. The two-year study being done by Tyler will look at 39 Michigan cities with populations ranging between 5.000 and 25,000. He said he has visited some cities, but has not set a date to visit Hastings. "I hope to get over that way when the weather breaks in the spring," he said. The researcher said he plans to do a lot of the work through mail and correspondence before actually arriving in the city. "1 will do a lot of preliminary work with mail and phone surveys along with historical information I can gather about the city." Tyler said the major reason for the stud) spawns from the recent shift in population trends away from the big city and back to the small towns. "I want to find out why people go back to small towns, and what is the criteria for a healthy downtown. I hope to formulate a technique that will be a useful tool for people doing studies,” he said. The researcher added that Hastings will not be ranked on a scale or compared to other cities, but rather provide an evaluation of where the city is now and how it has matured over time as the one that just occurred during the earlier part of this week (referring to the mobile home shooting and explosion), as well as important follow-ups of many of the complaints that are turned into this office. Also, the serving of papers is now taking up the time of road officers that are badly needed for other patrol duties, especially now that overtime has been reduced and shifts are being left short and at times un­ filled.” The county board of commissioners received the letter at its Tuesday meeting and referred the matter to its finance committee. An subsequent comment by Commissioner Theodore McKelvey, chairman of that committee, indicated that the board is taking a 'wait-and-see' stance for the immediate future. "We have requests for additional money from several (county) departments, mainly for personnel,” said McKelvey. "All requests will be considered when the books are balanced for 1985, and we know the exact financial condition of the county." McKelvey noted that other departments had personnel laid off as well and that "these People are just as important as the deputies". "The commissioners are united on this," he added. “We're going to look at the needs of all the departments before we bring anyone back." Wood, ina conversation last week, said he was told by the board of commission that $37,500 of the $104,688 was available to his department as an emergency fund. He said he understood that the remainder of the money was going to be kept in a contingency fund to prevent any further lay offs later in the year. Wood said he felt t he publ ic would be better served by bringing the laid-off deputies back now and “risk" the possibility of future lay offs if an emergency expenditure or other budgetary problem occurred by Mary Warner Business owners in Hastings could be paying 25 percent more in 1*6 property taxes if the City of Hastings fails to change proposed county tax assessments. The Barry County Equalization Depart­ ment has recommended that commercial property values in Hastings be assessed at 25 percent more than their current level. That’s way too high, City Assessor Mike Payne says, although the city is satisfied with the department's recommendation that residential property assessments be in­ creased 5.7 percent and industrial assessments remain at current levels. Payne was notified in September that the county wanted to increase commercial assessments 31 percent. But since then the city and county have been negotiating, until now the figure is down to 25 percent — still a hefty increase that is not acceptable to city officials. Payne told members of the city council, Monday, that he is doing a study of com­ mercial property values that he will take to the county equalization director. The study should show that the appraised value of commercial property is much lower than the cash value comparisons the county used, he said. “What has happened is that the equalization department has done a sales study mostly on downtown properties in a lower price range with land contract terms," he said. That means, he said, that the recent sale price of smaller businesses downtown is being compared equally with the value of settled larger institutions outside the downtown area, such as Hastings Mutual Insurance. What that also means, he said later, is that the cost of property purchased on land contract terms is being compared with property financed through a bank. Those values can't be compared, he said, because the price of a piece of property being sold on a land contract is usually higher than the price of property financed through con­ ventional mortgages. If people can't get cash for their property, he explained, they usually lack more on the sale price to compensate. Since land contract interest rates cannot by law exceed 11 percent, land contract financing became popular when interest rates went up Payne is making a study of cash sales versus land contract sales to prove the dif­ ference in pricing, he said He is also collecting appraised values of business property outside the downtown area, which will hopefully show that property values outside the downtown, uninflalcd by land contract financing, liave not increased 25 percent. While Payne is negotiating with the county, the city council’s Finance Com­ mittee will meet with the city’s Board of Review to discuss the problem. The city has until the end of February to try to change the Equalization Department’s mind. At that time the department sends its recommendations to the county commission for approval. "Hopefully there won't be a problem like Continued on page 11 City officials granted raises The Hastings City Council approved six percent salary increases for its city officials at the council's Monday night meeting. Salaries for Director of Public Services Michael Klovanich, Chief of Police Mark Steinfort, Fire Chief Roger Carls, City At­ torney Larry Ainslie and City Assessor Michael Payne were set according to what city union increases were. Mayor Bill Cook told the council. The salaries included six percent increases for everyone except Payne, whose salary remained at last year’s level, and Fire Chief Caris, who received a 12 percent increase. Payne's salary remained the same, Mayor Code said, because the city hired a building inspector to take over some of Payne’s duties. Caris received a larger raise than other city officials because the council was trying to compensate for past years when tight finances made it impossible to give Caris a raise, the mayor said. Actual salaries are- Klovanich, $42,728.60; Steinfort, $30,475; Payne, $21,735; Caris, $26,292 and Ainslie (actually the firm of Siegel,Hudson, Gee, Shaw and Fisher ••. ), $7,181.50, the latter figure representing a part-time retainer fee. In other action, the council re-elected David Jasperse as Mayor Pro Tem. Council member Kenneth Miller was confirmed as the representative on the Joint Airport Commission. Re-appointed to the city Planning Com­ mission were city residents Harry Adrounie and Mike Huver and council member Dave Jasperse, the latter appointed as official council representative. The council re-appointed Marvin Verus, whose term had expired, to the six-member Zoning Board of Appeals Standing committees for the council were appointed, and Roger Caris, Mark Steinfort and Dr. Edwin Larkin were appointed to the positions of Fire Marshall, Director of Civil Defense and city Health Officer, respec­ tively. Standing committee chairmen in­ clude: Public Safety and Parking, Esther Walton; City Property, Kenneth Miller; City Planning and Ordinances, Dave Jasperse; Streets, Gordon Bennett: Water Supply and Sewage, William Cusack; Finance, Mary Spackman; Parks. Recreation and In­ surance, Mary Lou Gray; and Fire and Lighting, Franklin Campbell. Whoever takes Gordon Bennett's place on the council (Bennett resigned Monday) will take over chairmanship of the Streets Committee. Mayor Cook said. Bennett resigns council position The Hastings City Council will have to find someone else to fill its second ward position on the council. Aiderman Gordon L. Bennett resigned Monday night, telling council members via letter that he could no longer Gordon Bennett attend meetings. Bennett is now working a second shift job. he wrote the council, which interferes with attendance at the council’s night meetings. The council accepted Bennett’s resignation with regret and asked anyone who is in­ terested in filling Bennett's position to contact councilman William Cusack or Mayor William Cook. The second ward en­ compasses anything south of Colfax and east of Hanover. The council has 30 days to fill the position, according to city charter, so applicants shouldn't waste any time. Bennett, of 609 E Bond St., had been with the council since November of 1981. He worked at E.W. Bliss for 26 years as a journeyman machinist until last September, when Bliss union workers went on strike. Bennett quit Bliss December 14 to take a job at Industrial Welding Co. in Lansing. He was trying to get a first shift job at Industrial so he could stay with the council, he said, but it didn't work out. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 16,1986 New location of the State Police Office helps fight against crime in the county Most people traveling through Hastings are now able to spot the new Michigan State Police office on West State Street. The high visibility has led to an Increase in the number of complaints received by the Hastings team. South Jefferson Street News ' 'events 1. Man Watcbara Weak ■ January 12-18. Spend as much time as you want man watching on South Jefferson this week If you need a man to watch, stop at Bosley's and we will help you find one. 2. Ula Straub* Is now 40. Happy Birthday. 3. Stop by 221 South Jefferson and greet Ruth Hughes, our new State Farm Insurance agent. We congratulate Ruth for locating on South Jefferson and welcome her to the SJS family. Mode O'Oay apparel In Downtown Hastings has a new owner, Charlene Swank. A big SJS welcome to Charlene and our best wishes for success. 4. Library Birthday Party - January 17. Visit the library this Friday and help honor the volunteers that help make It work. 5. Hat Day ■ January 17. Wear your favor­ Ite hat to Bosley's this day and we will give you a 50' gift certificate tor the asking. (Adults only.) 6. Cuckoo Dancing Week - Jan. 1319. Do a cuckoo dance at Bosley's this week and we will give you a $3.00 gift cer­ tificate. Provide music and we will up It to $5.00. 7. National Nothing Day ■ January 16. Visit Bosley’s and wish us a Happy Nothing Day and we will give you the same thing we did last year to com­ memorate this occasion. 8. Haru-no-Yabuirf-Jan. 16. 9. Atl Atlhan Festival ■ Jan. 18-19. 10. Joan Foster Is leaving South Jefferson Street this week and she will be missed. Her job as Chamber and JEDC Director Is very Important to our town and she has performed It extremely well. Good Luck, Joan. 11. Ben Franklin's Birthday Jan. 17. 12. Give at the Red Cross Blood Drive In Middleville this Friday, January 17 from 12 to 6 at the VFW Hall. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK (QUOTE: 'll you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write things worth reading or do things worth writing. “ — Beniamin Franklin (1706-1790) QSLEY '•PHAFimACY' SOUTH JHFttSON intll 1 DOWNTOWN HASTMCS - PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROP­ ERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Prairieville Township Board has adopted a new Township Porks and Recreation Ordinance con­ taining, In summary, the follow­ ing provisions: SECTION I- TITLE. The title of this Ordinance is the "Prairie­ ville Township Parks and Re­ creation Ordinance". SECTION IL DEFINITIONS. This Section defines various terms used in the remainder of the ' 1. Little Bucky celebrates Pooh Day (Jan­ uary 18) by continuing his Dollar Sale this week. One thing you can’t Pooh Pooh is the low prices the Buck has on his weekly specials as you can see when you shop his weekly ad in the Reminder. 2. With Valentine's Day less than a month away, now is the time to browse through the large selection of Valentine's cards in our Sentiment Shop. 3. Our assortment of Valentine Candy is now on sale. If you need an alternative to sweets, shop our Pause Gift Shop for the perfect Valentine Plush Animal. 4. Our January Doldrums Drawing con­ tinues this week. Be sure to enter this event for a prize guaranteed to lift your spirits. Stop at Bosley's for details. 5. Bosley's Homo Health Care Depart­ ment has vaporizers, cold weather masks and other items to help during these cold witner months. 6. Call us today and we will prepare your 1985 prescription list for tax or insur­ ance use. 7. The January Photo Special: Buy one enlargement at regular price and get a second enlargement for 1*. See details in Bucky’s Ad. 8. Park In the free lot behind Bosley's or Park Free on South Jefferson Street (get a free meter token at Bosley's) while shopping Downtown Hastings. PARK FREE UHnd Bwlty’i SYNOPSIS RUTHLAND CHANTER TOWNSHIP Board Mealing. January 8. 1986 All Board ore$ent ob wo> as Zoning Adm. Hammond. Approved minutes of meeting 12/4/85. Discussion of legal cases with­ in township regarding cluttered areas. Approved increase to 1985 budget income. Received reports of Treasurer and Zoning Administrator. Discussed summer tax collec­ tion lor Hastings Schools and Middleville schools. Approved payment of vouchers #3781 thru #3800 by unanimous roll coll vote. Adjournment at 8:17 p.m. Phyllis Fuller. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Edwards (1-16) This Section imposes various regulations regarding entry and use of Prairieville Township parks, Including, but not limited to. matters pertaining to park entry lees, park closing times, parking of vehicles within park premises, overnight storage of vehicles ond other objects on pork premises, disposal of re­ fuse. special events, obstruction of walks or roods in parks, establishment of improvements on pqrk premises, damage Io park properly, operation of self­ propelled vehicles on park pro­ perty. use of controlled sub­ stances or alcoholic beverages on park premises, bringing of animals onio park property, hunting or trapping on park premises, and parking recrea­ tional vehicles or tents on park premi»es overnight. This Section also contains a regulation pro­ viding that no vessel shall be docked, moored or anchored overnight on submerged littoral or riparian lands owned by Prairieville Township ond loca­ ted within 250 feet of the shore­ line of a Prairieville Township park or public octets area. SECTION n. KMLVt. Any party violating this Ordinance shall upon conviction be pun­ ished by a fine not to exceed } 100.00 and/or imprisonment lor not more than 90 day* SECTION V. SEVERABILITY. Should any section or provision of this Ordinance be declared by any court to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance os a whole other than the part de­ termined to be invalid. SECTION VI. REPEAL All Or­ dinances or ports of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance. Including Prairieville Township Ordinances No. 7 and 38. ore hereby repealed. SECTION VW. EFFECTIVE DATE. Ihis Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after publication. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Ordinance, being Prairieville Township Ordinance No. 44. was adopted by the Prairieville Township Board at Its regular meeting held on JonuoryS. 1986. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Ordinance shall take effect on February 15. 1986. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordi­ nance hot been posted in the office ol the Prairieville Town­ ship Clerk ot the address set forth below and that copies of tins Ordinance may bo purchased or inspected ot the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk dur­ ing regular business hours ol regular working doys following the date of this publication. JANETTE ARNOLD. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Rood Dolton, Michigan 49046 (616)623 2664 (1-16) When the Hastings State Police Team moved out of their quarters in Hastings City Hall and set up shop on the corner of West State Street and Industrial Drive, a strange thing happened. The team started getting more complaints. Now. that could mean that all of a sudden crime went up in Barry County — and then again maybe not. Team Commander Richard Zimmerman says that criminal complaints increased an estimated 15-20 percent since the team moved to its new location. He attributes a large part of the increase to the team s new visibility. Troopers were buried on the second floor of city hall since the state police set up a station herein 1975. But last June they moved into a brand new building located on a main thoroughfare, and many people who didn't know where the state police were before, do now. So they call more often, Zimmerman says, and there are more walk-in complaints. ••And we re getting more quality com­ plaints — felonies and other major crimes,” Zimmerman said. Zimmerman couldn't say whether or not the state police were getting complaints that otherwise wouldn't have been lodged, or whether the calls in part were those other agencies might have received had the state police not been called first. “There's no way to know whether we're getting some of the other police depart­ ments' calls unless we started comparing with the county and city end-of-the-year statistics.” he said. "It is my feeling that there has been a rise in crime this past year, and also a rise in the number of crimes reported." Zimmerman attributes the latter to an increase in public informat ion. “We have a lot of awareness programs now - drug awareness programs, the drunk driver's hotline, the city’s silent observer program . . And of course, Zimmerman said, the recent publicity on child sexual abuse has had a part in more people coming forth. Then. too. publicity on what the police are doing in the county has helped. "Publicity makes people think they can have faith in law enforcement.” he said. The state police office isn't open 24 hours a day. , , 7'roopcrs are on for 21 out of 24 hours; the office is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. "We don’t do our dispatching here. Wayland dispatches for us,” Zimmerman said That's what makes the "post'' net a "post" but a "Team". "We came here in 1975 as the first ex­ perimental *Team' in the state, Zim­ merman explained. "Barry County was on the fringe of a lot of coverage areas - Ionia. Battle Creek. Lansing. Wayland. Coming here as a team was a cost efficient way of having troopers stationed here.” Y ear-end crime reports from the city and county are due out soon and should give some indication. Zimmerman said, of whether crime really is on the upswing in Barry County. She held the “winning ticket” Justice is a dreamer, but now she is a ‘rich dreamer* by Um Smith Nancy Justice has always thought of herself as a dreamer. Today, however, she still isn't sure if she has awakened yet from a dream that began last Saturday and is guaranteed to last the rest of her life. The dream began when she opened up a Michigan Lottery vault on statewide television and found a check for |1 million inside, and herself the grand prize winner in Michigan's latest instant lottery "Joker Plus”. "I have always been a dreamer,” Justice said Tuesday from behind the counter of Clarksville’s general store, Cobb’s Corner, where she works as a manager. "I would say, ‘if only we could do this, or if only I had that,’ and my husband would say I was just a dreamer.” It probably goes without saying then, that dreams do come true, even for daydreamers in a small, rural community like Clarksville. But don't get the wrong idea about Nancy Justice, she is not one to walk through life ir a dream-state. In fact, normalcy is CvhatsAe seeks now. Tuesday morning, bright and early at 7 a.m. Justice strolled into Cobb's Corner, chipper and ready for a day at work. "I was really glad to get back to work. Today is my first day back and it feels good to try and get back to normal," she said. "I don’t want this to change me too much.” So, throughout the morning Justice tried to go about business as usual, manning the cash register for the customers, almost all of whom she knew by name. And all the customers knew her. They had congratulations for her, and all had a story of what they were doing on Saturday when she was striking it rich. As the customers share in her excitement she nods and thanks them. She shrugs off a suggestion that she open "Nancy's Bank" and lets out a laugh when the ladies across the street send flowers with play money attached to the stems. "This town is really fantastic Everyone knows everybody and they are really excited for me. I just want to stay here and try to go on like usual,” she said. And keeping her job at the general store was never a question. "I really like my job. My kids go to school during the day, so it gives me something to keep me busy. Besides if I didn't work I’d be afraid of spending too much money." But now, Nancy the dreamer has a chance to spend some of her money on a few erf her dreams. “I’m going to take my kids to Disney World. I have always dreamed of taking them and now I have the chance. When I was little I always wanted to go but my parents could never afford it, an 1 I have always wanted to take my kids, but couldn’t so now I'm going to do it,” Other than that life goes on as usual for Justice. She said she went shopping the other night and still studied the price tags. The first thing she did Tuesday morning at work, as she has done every morning for the past two years, is buy a lottery ticket. And like most times she didn’t rub off a winner. “I would get excited if I won $5. Winning isn’t why I play, itis just something fun to do. I figured that someone was going to win, and it might be me, but I never really expected to," she said. So what did she think when she pulled the $1 million Grand Prize out of the vault? “To be perfectly honest, I don't remember that much. I remember my hands sweating, and my mouth being dry. And I knew which vault I wanted to open, but after I pulled it out I only remember jumping up and down," she said. Justice did get a chance to relive the moment the other night. Friends recorded the show on VCR and she was able to watch it alone Tuesday night for the first time.' “It was just as exciting the second time. It was the same feeling inside and I could feel all the excitement I felt the first time,” Justice said of the video tape. But now, Justice is talking about the next instant lottery game that began Tuesday. “I really want to try that one, it looks fun,” she said. Is she looking for a winner? Nah, "once in a lifetime is enough” she said. She’s probably right — twice would be dreaming County board officers re-elected Carolyn Coleman (right) was re-elected to chair the Barry County Board of Commissioners, while Rae Hoare was re-elected to the post ol vice-chair dur­ ing the board's organizational meeting on Tuesday. After her election, Coleman told her fellow commissioners she was not giving a State of the County speech this year, Mother than to say I hope next year Is better". Coleman then reap­ pointed the commissioners to their current committees. Theodore McKelvey will head finance; Hoare, human services; Richard Dean, central services; Cathy Williamson, judicial services; Paul Kiel, county development; and Richard Lan­ don, county property. The board will also continue to meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 9:30 a.m. Wall Lake Grocery faces liquor license hearing The Delton grocery store charged with selling liquor to Delton high school athletes last September has now been cited before the State Liquor Control Commission (LCC) and could have its license revoked. Battle Creek State Police trooper Bill Martin says the Wall Lake Grocery Store, of 9560 Eddy Rd., Delton, allegedly sold liquor to other minors prior to its involvement in the Ted Engie case Engle, a co-captain of the Delton varsity football team last fall, was charged in November with supplying the liquor at a September drinking party attended by a number of Delton athletes. Last week Engle pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charge of furnishing liquor to minors and was put on six months’ probation. In exchange for his plea, similar charges were dropped against his mother, Martha Hanner of 2350 Lacey Rd., Dowling. But Wall Lake Grocery Store owners John and Lora Burdick have yet to go to trial for like charges stemming from the incident. The Burdicks' pre-trial in district court was adjourned until March 27 so that the couple would have time to answer charges in the Liquor Control Commission complaint. The charges allege that the Burdicks furnished liquor to at least two minors during the Allegan County Fair, according to Trooper Martin. "We (the state police) came across the violation when we were investigating the Engle case," Martin said. The police cited the Burdicks on Sep­ tember 14. The LCC filed a formal complaint December 18 and sent the complaint to the Burdicks. The couple must now reply to the charges and a hearing date will be set up. According to LCC spokesman Ken Woz­ niak, the Burdicks could face several dif­ ferent penalties for a liquor license violation, the worst being revocation of the store’s liquor license. Police complaints up 17 percent Nancy Justice of Clarksville was back on th0 Job at C°bbs Corner, Tuesday, even though her state lottery winnings guaran,ee her 51 Hastings City Police handled 6,584 com­ plaints in 1985, end-of-the-year statistics show. That represents a 17 percent increase from the number of complaints in 1984, Police Chief Mark Steinfort said. Steinfort presented the police depart­ ment's annual report at the Hastings City Council meeting Monday night. The report shows that a total of 1,189 traffic citations were listed, 123,234 miles were patrolled and the department made 625 arrests. The latter is a decrease from 1984. Steinfort said, when the department made 675 arrests. Steinfort couldn't say why arrests had decreased, except to venture that his patrolmen were "loo busy checking on all those complaints". But he did feel that the increased number of complaints didn’t necessarily mean that crime had increased ta the city. ™ comPlaints aren't criminal complaints he said. "We do traffic and delail8' ,uneral escorts, socurity checks on buildings - a lot of things. I don't think crime is up." 68 UP' but PTOPla aure d0 <r a,.MPlr«l meters. The city's rrns <5i„(|nCrer,“’,a!d 3,568 meter >'ckets in ?,ort Saya th“l “» melen! nwter8m!L' i ?°StS *** City *20’0C0 ,or a the citv i and 310’000 ^or maintenance and y r”'1Ve’ »■»«> a >'C«r in ticket, and $9,000 „ year in mctw �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 16,1986 — Page 3 Delton School Board approves new contract with cafeteria workers I A new contract providing a pay increase of 5-cents per hour for 15-cafeteria employees was approved Monday by the Delton Kellogg Board of Education. Some changes in holidays and other benefits were incorporated into the new contract which will amount to an additional total cost of $4,500 each year to the board, said Superintendent Dr. John Sanders. The contract, effective through December 31,1987, covers part-time as well as full-time cafeteria employees. During another matter. Sanders said the board was informed that as part of the high school s move toward Northcentra} ac­ creditation, a Northcentral visitation team is scheduled to visit the district March 11-13 and its report will be presented to the board in May. Meanwhile, the district’s report to Northcentral, completed by a local com­ mittee under the chairmanship of teacher Bill Darling, will be given to the board in February. Sanders said he will be meeting with several area township supervisors or their representatives on the evening of Jan. 15 (which is after the Banner's press time) to further discuss how the district's summer recreation program will be run and what fees will be charged. Sanders said he hopes the matter can be resolved at that meeting. He noted that there is a “desire on the part of the townships to have a commission formed and contract it (the summer recreation program) out to the schools." In other business, the board: —Authorized the administration to arrange for a leaking auxiliary fuel lint to be repaired in the high school. Repair costs may­ range from $8,000 to $10,000. —Heard that Friday, Feb. 28 has been designated as a make-up day because students recently had to miss a day of school because of snow-drifted road conditions. —Approved personnel adjustments that include elementary teacher Jan Gibbs’ return from medical leave; fourth grade teacher Cindy Matousek's return from maternity leave; recalling Martha Cleveland, fifth grade teacher, who was laid off in 1981; and switching Shirley Dorstewitz from first grade to the Chapter I reading VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — program for second through sixth grades, and Ruth Prentice from reading and kin­ dergarten to first grade, and Nancy Goebel from fifth to third to fill the position d retiring teacher Donna Nusbaum. Approval was also given to offer a second semester contract to Regina Stein to teach special education learning disabilities, and a half­ time teaching contract to Jennifer Wandell. Additional responsibilites were given to part­ time counselor Cathy Hof who will now serve as coordinator of the district's gifted and talented program, working with the Barry Intermediate School District and local staff(State funds designated for the gifted and talented program will be used to pay for Hof's additional duties). Retirement was approved for Betty Bedecs of the custodial staff. —Received a letter from the Michigan Association of School Boards supporting the board's nomination of Donald Weaver to the Michigan Educational Hall of Fame. MASB will place Weaver’s name in nomination with the Michigan Congress of School Ad- EMS organization forming in County hopes to complete soon is a directory of all certified emergency medical technicians in the county. Each EMT would be identified in the book by name and photograph, he said. So far, Cason said there has been a good response from EMTs concerning the directory. One activity the organization hopes to engage in is teaching first aid and CPR to citizens and expand knowledge of emergency medical care. "We want to help advance emergency medical service in Barry County,” Cason $aid. Cason also stressed that the organization is not affiliated with the Hastings Ambulance Service or Pennock Hospital, and noted it is patterned after EMS Systems in Kent County. Any EMT or person involved in emergency medical service in Barry County, said Cason, is welcome to join the new organization. “EMTs from Delton, Lake Odessa, Orangeville, Nashville, Bedford and others can be in it, basically anybody (EMT) that by Shelly Sulser A new organization being formed in Barry County will benefit all area emergency medical technicians. The Barry County EMS (Emergency Medical Service) Organization, is open tc all Barry County area EMTs, and is being started by Hastings Ambulance Service EMT Specialists Mike Cason and Michael Mills. Cason said that the organization is mainly for area EMTs to meet once a month and evaluate emergency medical care within the county. “We decided to form an organization in­ volving emergency medical service in Barry County, that would include EMTs, EMT specialists, paramedics and pre-hospital professionals,” Cason said. He added the organization would give the medical technicians a chance to air their concerns and to share ideas. “We just want to be a group of people governing ourselves,” Cason said. One project the non-profit organization comes to Pennock,” Cason said. Saying that the organization is still in "an infant stage”, Cason noted the first meeting is set to be held at 7 p.m. on Feb. 5 at Pen­ nock hospital. Cason hopes to see a "good turnout." he said, and “we want to get everybody together to find out how this organization should be run, what to do, where the meetings should be held.” He also added the organization has been recognized by Dr. Dale McNinch, the project medical control director at Pennock Hospital, responsible for all EMTs and their actions in Barry County. Cason and Mills, along with Scott Miller from Middleville, Pat Powers of Nashville and Claudia Ruell of BPOH have pulled together their efforts to get the new organization off the ground. A “star of life” logo has been adopted by the organization's five founders, which reads, Barry County EMS Organization. City Council nixes Blair Street sewer Grand Street resident Michael Hawthorne failed to convince Hastings City Council members Monday that a city sewer line should be run to his Blair Street property. Hawthorne wanted landowners adjacent to a Blair Street home he owns to pay for part of the extension, since a city, sewer would benefit them as well as Hawthorne. But landowners Donald and Pat Coykendall of neighboring 628 Church Street objected to the sewer installation, and submitted a letter saying landowner Fred Tebo of 203 W. Blair also objected. The Coykendalls and Tebo would have been assessed $1,089 and $544.50 for the extension respectively. It is an unwritten rnile, president pro tern Dave Jasperse said, that the council does not approve sewer installations unless at least 50 percent of the property owners involved agree to it.The council voted 7-1 to deny Hawthorne’s request. Hawthorne was upset with the council, saying that he can't afford to pay for the extension by himself, and he has to have city sewer in order to make the Blair Street home habitable. Hawthorne told the council that state law says dwellings not occupied for a year cannot use their existing septic systems, in which case he cannot get a health department occupancy permit. Council members were not sure exactly what state law required and asked city at­ torney Larry Ainslie what the council could do to alleviate Hawthorne's plight. Ainslie said that he did not have the health depart­ ment statutes in front of him. Il was suggested that Hawthorne pay for the sewer himself and the council attach a rider to the assessment providing that neighbors tying into the extension later would have to pay their share of the assessment. Hawthorne was still unhappy, and accused the city of complaining that it lacks buildable lots and then not acting to create potential Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to Europe they go.. The Hastings City Council has made it a in the Hastings Nature Area. little easier for 12 Hastings High School The council does not usually allow comstudents to trek off to Europe next summer. rcial events on its property, mayor pro tern The council did not object Monday night Dave Jasperse said. But city attorney Larry when high school senior Steve Sweetland Ainsley assured the council that since the requested use of city property to hold a Europe Club was sanctioned by the high fundraising cross- country race. . school, the council could consider it a Christopher and 11 others are members of charitable organization. the high school's Europe Club, organized by The council took no action on the request high school social studies teacher Larry by Sweetland, but did ask that the race start Christopher. The group hopes to raise money and end on school property. The school has for a European trip through racing entry already approved the race, he said. fees. The race will be held sometime around the beginning of February, Sweetland told the council, on trails adjacent to Sweezey's Pond On dean’s list... TUX RENTALS Group Ratos Available Office building sites (Hawthorne owns an empty lot adjacent to the Blair Street house, and the Coykendalls own property next to their house). Councilmember Mary Lou Gray told Hawthorne that the council was doing what it could to accommodate Hawthorne, since it originally halted condemnation .proceedings on Hawthorne’s Blair Street house and gave him time to bring it up to housing code standards. Home Professional - Cleaning DONNA M. JOHNSON (616) 948-4142 Village Squire (H0HM2U 1m«*.KcL Three Hastings students were included on the Lake Superior Slate College dean’s list for the 1985 fall term. They have earned a 3.5 grade point average or better. An "A” is 4.00. They are Linda K. Malloy, Andrew L. Smith and Robin L. Styring. WANTED a Pianist A manufacturer of metal stomping machinery has an opportunity for a field service representative to cover the eost coast. Extensive travel re­ quired. Must have stamping machine experience and be skilled on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic com­ ponents. Send resume and salary requirements to... Ad #2002, Hastings Banner P.O. BoxB Hastings, Ml 49058 (EOE-M/F) — BY JANUARY 24 NOON — Banner Classifieds for FAST RESULTS SELLING BUYING RENTING? Call us at... 948-8051 Hastings ‘ Commissioner’s wife responds to Banner editorial To the Editor: Perhaps as the wife of a county com­ missioner it would be best for me to sit back quietly and not voice my opinion publicly. But I feel compelled to reply to your editorial of Jan. 9, 1386. How fortunate we are to have a local paper whose editorial staff has all the answers It is a pity you can’t be cloned to fill all the county governmental positions so “ineptly" filled at present. I remember the days before my husband accepted a good citizen's responsibility and ran for public office. How simple it was to sit back and critique the activities of the commission without having to worry about squaring up ideas with the facts and details. We've learned that trying to manage an increasingly tight budget and meeting the other problems that confront the county board impose a price in stress and worry on a conscientious member. Like the department of defense on the national level, the sheriffs department and its costs of operation seem untouchable to many people. But just as on the national scene, we've learned that this cannot be so. In this day of ever increasing costs of government the sheriff’s department must accept accountability for efficiency in handling its personnel and in meeting its budgetary considerations. An attempt to plan for expensive emergencies must be made. The sheriff cannot simply expect to drop them in the lap of the county board when they arise, as has been the case. Managing a county budget of close to $5 million without a reasonable amount set aside for the unexpected is unthinkable - but this is what the board is expected to do. When the Banner prints an editorial such as that of January 9,1986 it is an extremely discouraging event. It appears that the Banner prefers to publicize and encourage the critics and the fingerpointers -- to ixxjomc part of the problem rather than to help with the solution. In my opinion it is irresponsible, and quite unfair, for the editorial staff of a small town newspaper to take such a one-sided view of a situation. Sincerely, Clara McKelvey Hastings P.S. -1 would just like to add that I proud of Ted. Barry County is fortunate to have him serving on the Board of Commissioners. Many people share that opinion, and their support and encouragement are greatly appreciated. Their understanding really helps. Time for a new beginning As Barry County's officials move into a new year, they have the opportunity to chart a new course for county government, setting the structure that will carry them through the 1980’s. Two areas of county government have been particularly troublesome in the past year — finances, where computer problems contributed to a loss of good controls on the money; and planning and zoning, where a dissident group of residents have claimed mistreatment. Commissioners have already been addressing both of these areas. County leaders have expressed their hopes that when the newly created position of county coordinator is filled, they will be able to get a better grip on the day-today financial picture. Presumably, the problems with the computerized ac­ counting system will also be taken care of when the new coordinator is named. Commissioners have also taken steps to reassess the functions of the Plan­ ning and Zoning Department During the interim period while the office is between directors, the commissioners are seeking input from other local of­ ficials about the future direction of the department. This is a good step. Too often, in public and private institutions, people have a tendency to let the status quo remain in place until problems arise. Everyone knows that a better approach is to continually reassess the way an organization operates and seek out ways to make improvements before problems arise. Unfortunately, few people work this way. At this juncture, the commissioners have the opportunity to step back and look at the county government, learn from the problems of the past and try to prevent problems in the future. One area where this needs to be done is in communications with the public and department heads. In an earlier editorial, we suggested that some of the problems with the planning and zoning office could have been prevented with better communications between the county, the public and township officials. Clearly, some of the financial problems that came to light at the Sheriffs Department could have been prevented with better communications earlier in the year. As elected officials, commissioners have an obligation to keep the lines of communication open with the county staff and with their constitutents. Elected officials know only too well that the public will seldom communicate with them until a problem arises that threatens their pocketbooks, homes and property. Department heads are likely to act much like the public, only calling attention to a problem when the well-being of their departments appear to be threatened. Commissioners could take a lesson from the current trend in business where employees and customers get together before problems arise to look at the way the business operates and suggest improvements. If the lines of communication are kept open between the employees (in this case, the elected officials and county staff) and the customers (the public), the result will be better govern­ ment for all of us and few problems in the future. PUBLIC OPINION Do you prefer to fund schools through property or sales tax? A proposal In the Michigan Senate would raise the sales tax from four cents to six cents and earmark the added tax money for education. At the same time, local property taxes would be reduced. Would you prefer to fund the schools through more sales tax rather than relying on the property tax, as we do now? Why? Which tax do you think is more fair, property tax or sales tax? Why? County controller? Yes! To the Editor: I have been reading the many articles regarding the county commissions financial problems, most of which are blamed on the change over to a computer accounting system. Using my perfect hindsight, it surely would have been better to keep a system of previous years, to use as a comparison to the new facts. This error on paper was bread and butter to some county employees. The need for a “county controller” seems very imminent in the light of the past years recorded. In creating this position, will these "goofs" be eliminated? I would certainly ease the responsibilities of the com­ missioners, but add another expense to the county payroll. The amount of com­ missioners are paid is a small wage for their time spent fulfilling their duties, however, is it right for them to receive an increase in pay, while creating another paid position to do their homework. Bob Wenger Middleville Banner Send form PS. 3579 to PQ Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, RO. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by —I ...to the Editor: Dear Sirs: I have missed the complete court news in the recent issues of your Banner. Please publish the court news again. I understand you will condense details because of limited space at times. Loyal Reader, Andrew K. Watson Freeport. 209 West Green Street, Hastings Use the =3=-’/LETTERS ' — EDITORIAL: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nancy Richardson Lori Landon Kevin Harbin Dave Anthony Ron Dean Reader likes court news ...to accompany the chancel choir and play for the 8:30 a.m. Sunday worship services. Applications to be submitted to ... First United Methodist Church Field Service Representative (pinistrators which will make the final decision. Weaver served on the Delton board for 12­ years and his involvement in education has ranged from teaching in a one-room school to Serying as a college professor and ad­ ministrator. He also has been recognized with distinguished service awards for his service to community education on a state and national level. ... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 3 - Thursday, January 16,1933 Subscription Rales: $10.00 per year in Barry County; $12.00 per year in aojoining counties; and $13.50 per year elsewhere. Nancy Richardson. Hastings: I don't like the increase in the sales tax, but I like the decrease in the property tax. I think the sales tax is a good idea, that way everyone gets involved. Sales tax is more fair because then everyone pays and the property owners don't get stuck with paying the bulk of it. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Darla Cline Lori Landon, Freeport: Property tax is going up and up, and I don’t see that much improvement in the schools. I would prefer the sales tax. Sales tax is more fair because it is at a set rate. Ron Dear, Hastings: No, that is not a fair way to do iL It isn't fair for the people to have to pay for the schools through everything they buy. But I think sales tax is more fair on the whole. Kevin Harbin. Saginaw: I don't know very much about iL but I would prefer to pay for schools through property tax. 1 don't know which is more fair. I guess it would depend on how much extra money sales tax they use, and how much it would decrease the property tax. Dave Anthony, Grand Rapids: Tax is tax, no matter where it comes from. I don't like paying any kind of tax, but most people would prefer sales tax because it is a little bit at a time and they don't notice it. But as far as fairness, it’s six to one, half a dozen for the other, either way you got to pay it. Darla Cline, Hastings: I would prefer property tax to go down, the sales tax is a good idea. The school system doesn't have many activities for my kids to participate. I think the sales tax is more fair. �Page 4 The Hastings Banner- Thursday. January 16 1986 Robert A. Hinde Obituaries -J <--- George A. Skidmore HASTINGS - Mr George A. Skidmore, 63, of 1122 S. Park St.. Hastings, formerly of the Nashville area, died Wednesday , Jan. 8. 1986. at Waterman .Medical Center in Eustis, FL. Funeral services were held 3 p.m. Monday. Jan 13. at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville with Rev. Jack Bartholomew officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society Mr. Skidmore was born on July 21, 1922 in Barry County, the son of Ernest and Glenna (Houghtalin) Skidmore. He was a life long resident of Barry County and attended the Branch School and Hastings schools, graduating in 1939. He was a veteran of WWH serving in the Army Air Corps and was a member of the No. 509 Composite Group, Pacific Theater on the Tinian Island Mr. Skidmore married Rose Marie Tarbell on Sept. 12, 1942. He was employed at Eaton Manfachiring Co. in Battle Creek for 32 years, retiring in 1981. He was also engaged in farming for many years on Bivens Rd., moving into Hastings in 1971. He was a member of Barry County Con­ servation Club and a charter member of the Nashville V F W Post Na 8260 Mr. Skidmore is survived by his wife. Rose Marie; two sons, Glenn Skidmore of Hastings and Gary Skidmore of Grand Rapids; two grandchildren, Jeanette and James Skidmore; one brother Gerald Skidmore of Hastings and one sister, Mrs. Helen Tucker of Hastings. He was preceded in death by a brother. Arthur Skidmore in August, 1985. Carter H. Brumm Vermontville • Mr. Carter H. Brumm. 88. of 133 Seminary St., Vermontville, died Wednesday. Jan. 8. 1986, at his residence Services were held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at First Congregational Church in Ver­ montville with Rev. William S. Trump. Jr officiating. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements w-ere by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville Mr. Brumm was born on Nov. 2, 1987, at Castleton Township, Barry County, the son of Edwin and Katherine (Garlinger) Brumm He was raised in Castleton Center and at­ tended school there. He married Anna Mae Thrun in 1940. Mr. Brumm was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Co. for 15 years before retiring in 1964. He was also engaged in farming in the Vermontville area for many years. He was a member of First Congregational Church. Mr. Brumm is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Glenn (Cora) Sherwood of Bath; two sons, Vernon Brumm of Battle Creek and Charles Brumm of Vermontville; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Isabelle Seitz of Ver­ montville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae in December. 1968; infant son James Brumm, two bothers, Lester Brumm and Howard Brumm; and two sisters Lilly Cheeseman and Alice Finefrock. MATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Michael Anion. Pastor. Phone FIRJT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Mich . Allan J Weenink. Interim Minister Eileen Higbee, Dir. Chris­ tian Id Sunday. Jan 19 9 30 and 1140 Worship Services Nursery provided Broaixuisl o( 9 30 service over WBCH-AM and FM 9 30 Church School Classes lor all ages 10 30 Childrens Choir practice 1030 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Rnmr 5 30juruo< High Youth Feilowshsp in th- Church 5 30 Sensor High Youth Fellowship meet al the Spindler s 1935 N. Braac way Monday Jan 20 7-00 Boy Scouts wdl meet 7 30 The Trustees will meet Wednesday. Jan. 22 930Women's Association Board Meeting in the Lounge 6 30 Kirk Choir practice Thursday. Jan. 23 ■ < 30 Chancel Choir practice FIRS! UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street Hastings Mich . 49051. |6I6) 9*5-9571 David B Nelson Jr P.tam Sunday. Jan 19 Worship Ser vice Room KM The First Miracle John 2:1 K. 930 am Sunday School 1030 a m iXlee Fellowship 1030 am Radio Broadcast WBCH. 11 00 a m Worship Service Sanctuary. UOO Non Sr Hi Swiss Steak Dinner - serving until 2 00 p m. Ulults M 50 and Children 32 50 [12 and -inder) 6 00 p.m Jr Hi. Youth Fellowship Monday. Jan 20 7:00 p.m Boy Jcouts. 7:39 p m Building Committee Tuesday J.r 21 2 *5 p.m Cub Den. b 30pm U M Men Dinner svilh reservs font SOO pm Ushers Meettag Wedne* HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH 307 B Marshall. Rrv Marvin SHikmillrr Pallor Sunday Morning Sun day School 1000. Morning Wonhip Ser­ vice • 11 00, Evening Service ■ 7:30. Prayer Meeting Wednesday Sight - 730. Meeting second Thursday l0.<»-2;00 and exercise class every Wednesday 7:00 p.m. PHOTCHURCH OF GOD, I33ON. Broad way Rev David D Garret! Phone 9*8 2229 Parsonage. 9*53195 Church Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9 30 a ■ Sunday School. 10 *5 a m Worship Service. 6 p m Fellowship Woship 7 p m Wednesday Prayer BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Minister Clay Rosa Phone 9*4 41*5 residence. 9*5-2938 church Sunday Servers 10 a m.; Bible Study II a.m.; Evening Services 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 167* West Stair Road Psuor J A Campbell Phone 9*52215 Sundry School 9*5 a m : Worship II am ; Evening Service 7 pm ; Wednesday Praise Cohering 7 pm EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner o4 Broadway and Center Streets Father Wayne Smith, Rector Sunday Eucharist. 10:00 a m. Weekday Eucharists Wednesday. 7:13 ajn ; Thuraday. 7:00 p m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 60S S. Jefferson Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Saturday Maas 4 30p m Sunday Masses 8am and II a m. confessions Saturday *40*33 pa FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 8 Woodlawn. Huongs. Mictugen 941IWO* Kenneth W Gamer. Pastor, James R Bar reft. Aaal In the pastor in youth Su.sday Services Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morn­ ing Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6pm Wednesday. Family Night. 6 30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 740 p.m Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 740 p.m Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8 30 p m (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 am Kings Kids (Children'• Choir) Sunday morning sei vice broadcast WBCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South at M 79 Jack Bartholomew, pastor, phone 945-4995 Robert Puller, choir director Sunday schedule 9 30 Fellowship and CoHee; 9.55 Sunday School; 11 '00 Morning Worship; 6 00pm Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services. I < importation provided to and from mom tag tenners Prayer meeting. 7 pm Wednesday Middleville Area ST. AUGUSTINE. Middleville. Rev Father Joseph Thachct. Pastor Phone 792 2819 Sunday Mass 9.30 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M 37. just north of Mid dlevllle. 795-9726 Rev. Wesley Smith. Pastor Mark J Highmaa. Pastor of Youth and Education Sunday School 9 45 am ; Montag Worship 11 am. Evening Ser PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 at Parmalee Rd . Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 891-1585. Rev. Charles Doornbos. Assistant Paator. Phone 795-3466. First Service 9 ajn.; church­ School 10:15 am.; Second Service 11:15 a.m.. Evening Celebration 6 p.n>. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG AND BAN Fl ELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev James E Cook of (■Cianng Country Chapel Church School 9 a m worship 10 am ; Banfield Church School 10 a m ; worship 1U3C a m Nashville Area TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville. Rev J.G Boomer Sunday School 9 45 a m.: Sunday Worship 11 00 a m . Evening Service 6 00 p.m.; BiHe Prayer. Wednesday 740 p.m ST CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Father Leon Pohi Paitor A iruMuxi of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday Mass 6 30 pm Sunday Mass 9 30 a m < ‘ ———N The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Cornplala Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS a LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings ond loke Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance tor your Life. Homo. Business and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hostings — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED CHURCH OP THE NAZARENE. 301 Fuller St. M-79. Pastor Thomas Voyles Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 a m.. Morning Worship II a.m.. Evening Services Youth 6 p.m . Evening Worship 7pm Wednesday mid week prayer 7 p m Wednesday csravan program 7pm OrangevilleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd two miles sjuth of Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman. Pastor Larry Tungate, Sunday School Supt Sunday School 9:45 a m Church services II am 6pm Evening Services Wednesday 6 30 p m SOCK 3 tl.ru 6 grades 7pm Adult Prayer and B. He Study Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664 5117 for pick up ST CYRIL 6 METHODIUS Cun Lake Father Dennis Boylan Pastor Phone 792 211*1 Saturday Mass 5pm Sunday Maw 7 30am 6 1130am of Hastings Delton Area NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd 1 ml S . Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2245 Sunday School al 10 a m Wor ship Ham Evening Service at 7 p m Youth meet Sunday 6 pm Wednevlay Prayer BiHc 7pm Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" -11B 5. Jefferson ■ 913 312» HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook «- — Hastings. M.chigan k_____________ _________ ._____________ __ Z FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Elmer J Faust On M 43 in Delton Sconces Worship 10 45 am. Sunday School 9 3010 30 Evening Service 6pm United Methodist Women every 1st Thursday. 7 10 pm United Methodist Men every 2nd Sunday 7 30 a m NASHVILLE Mr Robert A Hinde. 72. of 127 S. Main St . Nashville, died Thursday. Jan. 9, 1986. at Ikrry County Medical Care Facility Services were held 1 p.m Monday. Jan. 13. at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville with Rev. Robert Taylor officiating Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to Nashville's Putnam Library Fund Mr. Hinde was bom on May 29.1913 in Key West. Florida, the son of John and Eliza (Sands i Hinde. He was raised in Florida and Rhode Island and attended schools there He came to Nashville in 1968 from Tampa. Florida. He was employed by Union Pump Co. in Battle Creek for 10 years, retiring in >978. Mr. Hinde is survived by one son. Richard Hinde of Virginia Beach. VA ; one daughter. Jean Hinde of Portland. Maine; four step­ sons, James Powers and Lewis Powers both of Nashville. Glenn Powers of Vermontville and Milton Powers of Shelton, Washington; 20 grandchildren, several great grand­ children and former wife Bernadine Hinde of Nashville. He was preceded in death by his first wife Jean in 1957. Leroy H. Smith DELTON - Mr. Leroy (Ted) H. Smith, 611 S. Wall Lake Rd.. Delton passed away suddenly early Saturday al Bronson Methodist Hospital. Mr. Smith was torn in Aug. 21, 1907 in Middleville, the son of Jacob and Hattie Johnson Smith. He and his wife, the former Olive Carl owned and operated the Smith Refinery for many yeas and distributed their products across southern lower Michigan. He was an avid sailor and was a member of the Wall Lake Yacht Club. His wife preceded him in death May 16. 1965. Surviving is one sister. Mrs. Jennie Drew of Battle Creek; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Rose Smith of Hastings and Thelma Carl of Middleville; several nieces and nephews; three brothers. Jay, John, Arthur and a sister, Mrs. Ross Stauffer preceded him in death. Arrangements Williams Funeral Home, Delton where funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Elmer Faust officiating. Private interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Robert S. Gale DELTON - Mr. Robert Sheldon Gale, 65, of 7297 Cedar Creek Rd.. Delton passed away Thursday at Pennock Hospital, Hastings, where he had been a patient the past two weeks. Mr. Gale was born March 23. 1920, in Kalamazoo, son of Ixxinard and Edna Sover Gale. He was one of the oldest master electricians in the State of Michigan, holdin; License No. 00460, for over 35 years. He vas an electrical inspector for Pavillion Town­ ship in 1954 and Special Deputy for Pavillion Township for several years. He was Commander and Chief of the Pickeral Lake Rescue Squad for five years, and was employed for several years as an electrical inspector for the City of Kalamazoo. He owned and operated the Gale Electric Co. for many years and retired in 1983 from the Docsa Home Inc. in Battle Creek, where he was maintance supervisor for several years. He was decorated with the Bronze Star and Good Conduct Medal during W.W.II, where he was a diesel plant operator, stationed in Verduin. France. He was married to Ruth Merchant. July 27, 1940, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters. Mrs. John (Shirley) Durden of Kalamazoo and Mrs. Robert (Helena) Ames of Delton; three sons. Robert Gale of Kalamazoo, Danny Gale of Lawrence and Bert Gale of FL Myers, FL; 20 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three brothers, Russell and Norman Gale, both of Kalamazoo, Clarence Gale of Gobles. He was preceded *n death by three brothers and one sister Arrangements were by Williams Funeral Home. Delton. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m., with Hickory Comers American Legion Post in charge of services. Interment, Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the S.W. Michigan Emphysema Assoc. Celesta B. Baughman WAYLAND ■ Mrs. Celesta B. Baughman. 67. of Gun Lake. Wayland, died Saturday evening. Jan. 11. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Scripture services were held 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Mass of Christian burial was held 10 a.m Wednesday. Jan 15. at St. Cyril and Methodius Church at Gun Lake with Fr. Walter Spillane as celebrant. Burial was in the Robbins Cemetery. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or to Masses. Mrs. Baughman was born March 23.1918 in Rock Creek. MO the daughter of Charles A and Barbara J. (Butka) Kotrba. She graduated in 1935 from Wayland High School. She was married to Charles C Baughman on Feb 12. 1938. She co-ou ned and operated the Baughman Marina at Gun Lake since they started the business in the fall of 1959. and w as the bookkeeper. She was a member of St. Cyril and Methodius Church at Gun Lake. Mrs. Baughman is survived by her husband Charles, loui sons. Charles A Baughman of Middleville. William R Baighman of Wayland. Richard L Baugh man of Laingsburg and Ted J Baughman of Wayland; two daughters. Mrs. Jeff ( Barbara Kay) Vortman of Portage and Mrs. Judith A Chrisman of Wayland; 11 grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Barbara Kotrba of Wayland two brothers, Alvin Kotrba of Wayland and William (Budi Kotrba of Kalamazoo and many cousins, nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by a son. Robert Duane Baughman in 1952. Rev. Eva B. Garrett Rev Eva B i McCain) Garrett, 66. of West Frankfort. Ill . and for the past eight months of Hastings died Wednesday. Jan. 8. 1986 al Pennock Hospital Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Friday. Jan. io at First Church of God w ith Rev David D. Garrett. Rev. James L Withiem and Rev Jack Bartholomew officiating Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made Io the Eva B McCain Garrett Memorial Fund established at the School of Theology. An­ derson College. 1700 East First St.. An­ derson. Inc 46012. Rev. Mrs. Garrett was bom on April 20. 1919 in West Frankfort III., the daughter of James and Melissa iBridwell) McCain. She was raised in the West Frankfort area and attended public schools there, graduating in 1936. She attended Southern Illinois University, Millikin University and Olivet Nazarene College in Kankakee. III. where she received a Bachelor of Science degree and a Bachelor of Theology degree. She married Robert Garrett on Jan. 29. 1938 Mrs. Garrett, an ordained minister of {he Church of God, (Anderson. Ind.) served congregations in Lovington. HL. Kankakee. III. and Schererville. Ind. until 1976. With her semi-retirement she served as interim pastor for several congregations in southern Illinois and northwestern Kentucky. During her long term of service in the pastoral ministry. Rev. Mrs. Garrett was recognized by being listed in "Who's Who in Religion" and "Who’s Who Among American Women." Mrs. Garrett was a member of the Church of God. Surviving are her husband, Robert; one son. Rev. David D. Garrett of Hastings; two grandsons. Jamie and Michael Garrett; three sisters. Mrs. Ora Mann of Leesburg, Fla., Mrs. Nora Sprague of Decatur. Ill., and Mrs. Mary Reeves of West Frankfort, ID. She was preceded in death by a brother, Francis McCain in 1939. Legal Notice TRLEMAN Dowling. Michigan 1 Expert Tree & Stump Removal Trimming 4 Cabling ! 55' High Range • Fully Insured Workman’s Compensation __ We do the complete job — || Phone . ; 721-3318 or 962-7854 • 24 HRS. — Banfield — ' CUT THIS AD OUT AND SAVE!__ Pennock Health and Fitness Center inock Hosj STRETCHERCISE » WALK PROGRAM Designed for those not able to enjoy the benefits of a full aerobic workout. This safe, easy walking and stretching program Is done to music. Supervi­ sion and Instruction available at all sessions. Come join your friends for some exercise guaran­ teed to beat “cabin fever”. Iva Mae Allen HASTINGS - Mrs. Iva Mae Allen, 94, formerly of Herbert Rd., Delton passed away Sunday Jan. 5, 1986 at Provincial House, Hastings, where she had been a resident since Nov. 14, 1979. Mrs. Allen was bom Oct. 7, 1891, in Richland and attended ‘he Richland Country School and VineSt. School in Kalamazoo. She had lived most of her life in the Richland and Hickory Corners area. She was a member of Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church. She was married to Clarence Allen in 1922, who passed away in 1952. Surviving are one brother, Lyle Briggs of Portage, two nieces. Dorothy Bowers of Mattawan and Mary Vander Weele of Kalamazoo; one nephew. Robert Briggs of Scotts. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. Rev. Phillip Perkins officiating. Interment, East Hickory Comers. Memorial contributions may be made to Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. ,"CLYb“ESMITH The Yonkee Spring* Township Boord passed the follow' g with respect to the Yankee Springs Zoning Ordinance The Board recommended that part a. of the definition of dweflmg reads os follows a It hos a core orea at some place with­ in the structure of al least 2* loot by 24 feet in sue as measured on the exterior ond o maximum infernal height ot seven ond onehall feet. Marilyn Poge Clerk Yankee Springs Twp. (1-16) 7 □ Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11 to 12 noon Roll-A-Rama, 1907 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings □ Monday, Wednesday ._ 5:304:30 p.m. Monday: Methodist Church Basement Wednesday: St. Rose Basement — PLEASE BRING PROPER FOOTWEAR — Instructor: Renae Feldpausch Phone ... 945-9377 U r I iOCKHi Certified Instructor - CPR Trained 20 SESSIONS /of ‘20°° Pennock Health and Fitness Center 945-4333 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. C/ass space available now at all sessions! * , LIFE WELLNESS ■^£SS Cl 0PTI0MAL fllHtJS EVALUATION 8 PLACEMENT AVAILABLE AT NOMINAL FEE Raymond F. Neubecker FREEPORT - Mr. Raymond F. (Bud) Neubecker, 62, of 11201 108th St., Freeport, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday. Jan. 14 at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Rev. Father Leon H. Pohl of­ ficiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Kent County Humane Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Mr. Neubecker was bom July 7, 1923, in Grand Rapids, the son of Conrad and Mary (Curren) Neubecker. He was raised in the Detroit area and attended schools there. He was married to Edythe M. Neubecker on Feb. 16, 1943. He served in the U.S. Army during W.W. II. Mr. Neubecker was employed by the Dearborn Inn in Dearborn for the past 38 years, the past 27 years as building superintendent, retiring in June, 1985. He has lived at his present address for the past seven years. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Hastings. Surviving are his wife, Edythe; fair sons. James of Westland. Stephen and Fredric of Dearborn and Raymond, Jr. of Gaylord; a daughter. Mrs. George (Anne Marie) Titek of Dearborn; nine grandchildren; two sisters. Mrs. Molly Melvitz of Carleton, and Mrs. Noreene Fleszar of Trenton; one brother. Ernest Neubecker of Dearborn Hts. Josephine Dalton Josephine Dalton, aged 72, of Leighton Township, passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 1986 at her home. She is survived by her husband. Harold and her daughter Marjorie Standish, and four grandchildren. Charlene (Chuck) Kirby. Charles. Timothy and Matthew Standish. Memorial senices will be at a later date at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Archer-Hampel Funeral Home. This is not a sure thing. RICHARD P Y0UR1 IRA IS! Investing in an IRA is a sound financial decision. Almost everyone now realizes that Social Security should never be the primary source of retirement income. Your IRA is a sure thing. Social Security isn't! You can depend on your IRA to make your retirement years secure and enjoyable. You can trust your IRA to maintain your planned lifestyle, because you control the plan and its growth. Your IRA saves you money on taxes during your earning years. All deposits are in­ sured up to $100,000 by the FDIC and deliver higherthan-average interest rates. That means your funds ac­ cumulate tax free until you begin drawing against your account when you are most likely in a lower tax bracket. Come in and see us today. We'll answer all your ques­ tions and help you plan the IRA that's best for you. Now is the time t. /isit jour Loan Officer at Woodland National Bank Obituaries, Member FDIC continued Page 12 (QUAL HOUSINC NATIIINALi BANK lender 367-4911 HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 9 to 4:30Fnday 9 to 5:30; Sat. 91„ 12;30 �The Hastings Banner-Thursday. January 16,1986-Page5 Mugridges to observe 50th anniversary euuS JJ Oakley-Embrich engaged to be married in July Bennett-Martin united in marriage Nov. 2 Miss Cynthia Marie Bennett became the bride of John Allen Martin in a candlelight ceremony at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2,1985. The bnde is the daughter of Gordon and Delilah Bennett of Hastings, and the bridegroom the son of Robert and Charlotte Martin of Cheboygan. The double-ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Jack Bartholomew at the Grace Wesleyan Church of Hastings. The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, wore a gown ot white organza over taffeta with a wedding ring collar, sheer yoke, fitted bodice of embroidered schiffli lace, and cluny lace with pearls. Her gown had Renaissance sleeves, basque waistline, a gathered skirt, while the hemline was flounced with cluny lace with schiffli lace accents, and her train was chapel length of ruffles and lace. Her veil was a halo of white silk flowers, made for her by her mother, and she carried three long-stemmed red roses. Mrs. Christine (Bennett) Niemann, matron of honor for her sister, was gowned in a red tea-length dress of taffeta with heart­ shaped neckLne. basque waistline and white seed pearls on the puffed three-quarter length sleeves. Mrs. Ann (Cotant) Scheck. friend of the bride, and Miss Terry Martin, sister of .he groom, were Cindy's bridesmaids. Their dresses were identical to Christine's rnd all three carried a single, white long s’emmed rose. Anne Mar.in and James Scoon, niece and nephew of the groom, were Cindy's and John’s flower girl and ringbearer. Ron Bullard of Texas was the best man, while the groomsmen were Mike and Tom Martin. John’s older brothers. The men were dressed in black tuxedos, with red cum­ merbunds. red bow ties and a single red rose boutonniere Jack Hurless and Jim Gibson sang several songs that John and Cindy chose for the occasion, and Mrs. Dorothy McMillan was at the organ. A dinner reception at Hope United Methodist Church was held after the ceremony. Sandy James catered the dinner with Robert and Merc Erway serving the hors d'oeuvres as the guests waited for John and Cindy Io have pictures taken. Ron and Juanita Hall, friend? of Cindy's parents, were master and mistress of ceremonies. Darcy Hooker and Julie. Cook served the beverages and Jerry and Joanne Woods cut and served the wedding cake. Sue Vanwiltenburg, friend of the bride, was at the guestbook and took care of the gifts for the new Mr. and Mrs. Martin. Cindy and John will be taking a honeymoon trip in January of “86" to Texas for a week's stay. Grandparents in attendance were Mrs. Ellen Thaler of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Bennett of Hastings. The bride was honored at a shower given by her aun' and cousins — Deanna. Doreen and Dinese Kidder of Freeport. A Saturday afternoon shower was given by Kim Payne and a shower given by the women of Hope United Methodist Church with Helen Plaunt, Merc Erway. Juanita Hall, and Pat Slater as hostesses. Ann (Cotant) Scheck, Cindy's close friend and one of her bridesmaids, arranged tie flowers for the wedding and also for the reception. Cindy and John are now at home at 2131 Willow Shore. Kentwood. MI. REMS to hold meeting on Jan. 21 Dingman-Bender announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Chester Beardslee of Nash ville and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Oakley of Lansing are proud to announce the engagement of their daughie., Rosemary Oakley, to Ray Embrich. Both are 1983 Maple Valley graduates. Ray is currently a leadman for C & F Stamping in Grand Rapids. Rosemary is self-employed with her mother. A July 26, 1986 wedding is being arranged. Bert and Dorothy Mugridge, of 3790 urange Rd., Middleville will observe their Bolden wedding anniversary. Jan. 17. The oouple will be honored with an open house irom 2 to 5 p.m. Jan. 19 at the United Methodist Church, ill Church St.. Mid- dleville. Their children are Ronald and Emily Mugridge. Kenneth and Chris Mugridge and David and Sue Mugridge They have 11 grandchildren. The Barry County R E M.S. (Recreation, Education of MulitpleSchrosis) will meet on Jan 21 Tuesday at 7 p m. at the Barry County Medical Facility in the Education Room All M.S. persons, family and friends are invited to attend. Hastings Savings & Loan Association ANNUAL MEETING Pennock Hospital Auxiliary The Annual meeting of the HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION will be held at the Association's Offices at 136 E. State St., Hastings, Ml, Tuesday, January 21,1986. Polls will be open 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Three directors will be elected. The Annual Meeting is to follow at 8:00 p.m. SANDRA K. NICHOLS, Secretary Hastings Community Mr. and Mrs. Neal Dingman are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Diane Marie, to Wesley Bender, son of Norman L. Bender and Effie J. (Bender) Beard of Marshall. Diana is a graduate of Hastings High School and attended Argubright Business College. Wesley is a graduate of Marshall High School and the law enforcement program at Kellogg Community College. 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There are no special foods to buy, there are no drugs and best of all you will not suffer the sensation of hunger or self-deprivation. program. — AVERAGE WEIGHT LOSS 17 to 25 pounds in JUST SIX WEEKS! From a Counselor who cares Easey-Keeler announce engagement Russell and Marion Easey of Delton, parents of Patricia Sue Easey, wish to an­ nounce her engagement to Michael Ross Keeler, son of Bert and Kay Keeler of Hastings. Both are 1985 graduates of Hastings High School. A Jan. 24 wedding date has been set. My heart goes out to every dieter. I understand what you are going through, because I have overcome my own weight problem and learned how to KEEP IT OFF and maintained my weight "The Diet Center Way". If you could lose weight by yourself, you would have done so by now. Let us help you! . Sincerely, JOANNE VanDAM AJ ’HE LOS/y Hummell-Carpenter announce wedding plans Mr. and Mrs. David Hummell of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Karen K. Hummell. to Brian W. Carpenter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carpenter (4 Bellevue. Karen is a I9M graduate of Maple Valley High School and currently employed at Keiper-Recardo in Battle Creek. Brian is n 19H4 graduate of Maple Valley High School and currently employed with Carpenter Farms of Bellevue. A Sept I" w'f drlini! is t«eing planned. You are Speciall" Calls will be taken this week between Hooks to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary John and Sue. children of Ron and Peggy Hook of Delton, would like to invite friends and relatives to an open house at the Delton V.F W Hall. Feb 1. 1986 at 3-11 pm. to help them celebrate their Sth anniversary • 12 & 4 p.m. to make an appointment or for a FREE, no-obligition introductory consultation. DIET CENTER1615South Bedford Rood, M-37 (Next Io Cappon Oil) Hostings. Michigan Phone... 948-4033 — HOURS — Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 6 pm Saturday 8 am - Noon OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL ... Phone .685-6881 e �Page6- The Hastings Banner- Thursday. January 16,19B6 Legal Notices NOTICE or MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAJLT has occurred tn conditio 1* ol O cer’Oin mrrigogo mode o’ Feb'oO'v IT MICHAEL I ZOUIEA ond I. ZOULEK moi’goqo'* ’O BYRON CENTER STATE BANK mor.goaee rrro.ded ’ebruO^y n 1978 I bo- *» ’’J* o« Mcrtgoqcs Barry County Records The u idcrsiqtiod claim* thcr h due and unpaid on wd mortgage at the nonce o the sum ol St» Thow'®' d Eight Hundred Nine and 93 100 * Dollar* l$6 809 93) pc.nc.pcl and tnterest The lengthVSA3TA cl the -edempt.on urje. 324OCE pe'** '*4® 600 3240 a* amended •* *•’ mor hi ?.tm the dote ol the sole No suit or proceeding ot law bo* been instituted to re cover the debt secured by soid mortgage or any Pof 'hNO°'« IS HSREBT GWEN that on Thursday February 13 1986 at 11 00 O clock m the lorenoon O< th. North door ol the County Courthouse rn the City ol Host.ng* Michigan there will be ollered at lo.eclosur. sole to the highest b dder at public oucnoo 'he 'and* and premise* or os much fhereol os is necessary. *®'d mortgage mentioned d^ scribed os being the Village ol Middleville. County ol Barry State ol Michigan as follow* tot*2 Block 17 ol IN *•«>•»'* Addition to the Village ol Middleville fhoinopplo Town Ship Borry Count. according to the recorded plot thereof. . Subiect to easemen’s ond restrictions ol record This foreclosure proceeding is intended to include the infer ol DAVID A DIMMERS and CAROLINE A DIMMERS and UKHAEL J MC PHILLIPS th. MoHRORelH’" Auou» » -co-dod Av5 u1i Z> I*. I*" n ol ItaWEooo'r Records Doted January 9 1986 BYRON CENTER STATE BANK aMKh^nCorporo.^^ McShane t powie Attorneys Io. Mortgagee By TERRY J MROZ 540 Old Kenl Building Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616)774-0641 I'30’ STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY File No 85 372 CH NOTICE OF SALE LEONARD P BATES and DOROTHY l BATES Plaintiffs. V*. JAMES ALlERDING ond ROSEANN ALLERDING Defendants DAVID H TRIPP (P2929O) 206 S. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49O5B Phone (616)945 9585 In pursuance and by virtue of o judgment ol the Circuit Court in the County of Borry. State of Michigan mode ond entered on November 15 1985 in o cer tom cause therein pending wherein Leonard P Bares and Dorothy I Bote* were plain­ tiffs and James Allerdmg and Rcseann Allerdmg were delendants. notice is hereby given that I shall sell ol public sale to the highest bidder, al the east steps ol the Courthouse situated in the City of Hastings. County of Borry. on January 31.1986 at 10 00 a m th. following de­ scribed property all that certain piece or parcel ol land situated in the Township ol Irving. County ol Barry ond Stole ol Michigan, described as follows. A parcel ol lond in the South­ east 7. of Section 22. Town 4 North. Rango 9 West, described os commencing in the center of highway al the Northwest corner ol the Southeast % of said Section 22. thence East along center of highway. 26 rods lor plocc of beginning thence South 12 rods thence East 44 rods, thence North to center of high­ way thence West to place of be ginning. EXCEPT a parcel ol land commencing in the North­ east corner of the West 70 acre* in tho Southeast % ol Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, thence 198 feel South, thence West 242 feet, thence North 198 feel, thence East 242 feet to place of beginning. Irving Township. Borry County. Michi­ gan Subject to oil conditions, re­ *frictions and easements of record. NORVAI E. THALER, County Clerk Drafted By DAVID H. TRIPP Attorney at Law 206 S. Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (1-23) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in he conditions of a certain mort­ gage mode the 9th day of Feb­ ruary 1978 executed by MICHAEL C YARRINGTON ond CHRISTY A YARRINGTON husband ond wife as Mortgagors to HASTINGS SAV INGS I LOAN ASSOCIATION a Michigan corporation doing business ot Hastings Michigan os Mortgagee, ond recorded in the Office ol tho Register of Deeds for Borry County Michigan on February 10 1978 m liber 234 of mortgages on page 788 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due on 1 unpaid ot the dote of this notice Five Thousand Three Hundred Seven and 16 100 ($5 307 16) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or pro­ ceeding at low or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt, or any part ol the debt, secured by said mortgage and the power ol sale In soid mor­ tgage contained having become operative by reason ol default. Nonce is hereby given that on January 28 1986 ot 10 00 ©clock in the forenoon at the front door of the Courthouse in the City of Hasting* that bemg rhe ploce for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry. there will be of­ fered lor sale ond sold to the highest bidder, ot public auction or vendue, lor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon soid mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon ot thirteen (13%) percent per an­ num. ond os otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges ol sale including the attorney fees os provided by low ond in said mortgage, the lands ond prem­ ises in said mortgage mentioned and described os follows, to-wit: Port of Block 46 ol the Village of Middleville, according to the rec­ orded plot thereof, a* recorded in Liber 1 ol Plot* on poge 27. described a* commencing at a point in Section Line. 113 feet North ol the Southeast corner of Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, for ploce of beginning, thence North 52 feet, thence West 99 feet, thence South 52 feel, thence East 99 feet to ploce of beginning. Thornoppie Township. Barry County. Michigan. Subject to all condition*, restric­ tions and easements of record. The length ol redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A.324O C.L (1948) Section 600.3240 it six (6) months. Dated December 20. 1985 Richard H. Shaw (P20304) Atty for Hostings Savings & Loan 607 North Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 0-23) Your wedding plans should start at... J-AD GRAPHICS Everything you need in wedding supplies... from invitations to candles PUBLISHERS OF THE REMINDER AND HASTINGS BANNER 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings • Ph. 945-9554 what’s cookin by Elaine Gilbert This Week Featuring... Ruth Hamilton Ruth Ann Hamilton enjoys the best of both worlds — country living that’s very close to a bustling village. And she manages her personal time to include a part-time career, volunteer work to help others and days to enjoy being a homemaker. Ruth and her husband Richard reside in a remodeled, large country home on a four acre plot they call Maple Ridge It has all the joys of country living, but it's less than a mile from downtown Middleville. The homespun name of Maple Ridge represents the lovely maple trees that grow on their property which is located on a ridge. It's a perfect place to garden and to enjoy watching the birds. The couple plan to plant raspberry bushes and a few apple trees “just to have fun and enjoy." "I love to redecorate or redo wood fur­ niture," said Ruth. “And we're just building upon an antique collection that has stretched from family antiques." She notes that the dining table in their home had been her grandparents first table. “I like being a housewife — that's my number one. I enjoy being home.” She's also active in church work and as a volunteer for the Barry County unit of the American Cancer Society. Ruth works part­ time for the Middleville branch of Hastings City Bank, filling in when regular employees take vacations or maternity leaves. "I like the variety there," she adds A member of Peace Reformed Church, she helps make props, signs and posters for a puppet program for kindergarten through fourth grade youth at the church. The Sun­ day evening program is called Caraway Street and is patterned after the repetitive learning techniques of TV's popular Sesame Street show. However, the church's puppets focus on helping children become more familiar with the Bible. •‘I've enjoyed it because it’s refreshed my mind," she said. Ruth has served on the local cance*- society board for the past 12-years, ever since a friend encouraged her to get involved with the organization. For five of those years, Ruth served as the board's secretary and now she serves as president. “With the help of the board, things haw been smooth this year because of good volunteers. And we'll soon be calling volunteers for the (annual cancer) crusade that starts in April," she said When Ruth first became active with the cancer society, she recalls that its crusade goal was $3,000 In recent years, there has been more of a concerted effort to cover the county more extensively and this year s goal is $39,000 “We’ve had good success because of volunteers who have really come through." she said I'm looking forward to that when I start calling (volunteers for this crusade). Ruth’s also excited about the fundraising possibilities for the cancer society with a new special event that has been successful in other counties. It's a contest that will be held through February to select the "Michigan Bartender of the Year." Voting will be conducted in area bars tin competition with other bars in the state) with $1 votes and ail the proceeds will go to the cancer society. The bartender who receives the most $i votes will win a trip to Germany. The Hamiltons have lived in Middleville since 1969. Her hometown is nearby Lake Odessa where she was bom. Ruth's family moved to Nashville when she was a sixth grader. She graduated from Nashville High School and then worked as a bookkeeper at a former cookie company in Battle Creek. She and Dick were married two years after she graduated. For eight years, the couple lived in Saginaw and then relocated to Grand Rapids in 1965. Noting that they were happy to return to Southwest Michigan, Ruth said, "This part of the state is so beautiful." The Hamiltons have three grown sons: Richard who lives near Byron Center, Bradley who lives on the outskirts of Mid­ dleville, and Thom who is stationed in Pearl Harbor with the U.S. Navy. Besides her interest in decorating and refinishing furniture, Ruth says her favorite “fun things" arewalking and tennis. She and a friend usually walk four miles every other day. Ruth also likes to kait and sew. Discussing a favorite recipe in her kitchen (which by the way is attractively accented with a strawberry theme), Ruth says she likes to serve miniature ham loaves. The recipe she uses to make the loaves is from her husband's aunt, Oiith Hamilton of Nashville who taught home economics for 40­ years. Ruth said the flavor of the meat loaves is excellent and says "little loaves are more fun to serve." The meat mixture may be shaped into "whatever size loaves you think would make a nice serving." The ham loaves freeze well, making them ideal to keep on hand for a quick meal. Ham Loaves Ingredients: l-lb. smoked ground ham, 1ib. ground beef. 2-cups corn flakes, crushed; 2-eggs, 4-teaspoon salt, 1-cup milk, and (optional) 2-Tablespoons green pepper, chopped. 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Red Cross Blood Drive at Middleville VFW Jan. 17 The Barry County Red Cross will have a blood bank at the VFW in Middleville on Friday. Jan. 17 from 12 noon till 5:45 p.m. the goal for the drive is 60 pints. The Red Cross and your community need you to donate. Blood is a unique product It cannot be manufactured or chemically duplicated The need of the county for blood The Gift of Life can only be filled by you. Put a new shine to your car and preserve its good looks!. WASH and BUFF WAX *3995 COMPLETE Hjasimgs (flip Sank Safe and sound banking Offices in Hastings ond Middleville Member FDIC WASH WASH Clean-Up ’n »n VAC WIPE $£95 $99^ ’64” Wosh. bull wax. interior clean ond 1435 S. Hunwef-S1- in Hastings Ph. 945-2425 Car Care Center >45 2^4 OPEN MonlW ,hrouflh Ff‘day' 800 *m- ,0 5:00 Using a recipe she obtained from her husband's aunt, Ruth Hamilton of Middleville shapes a meat mixture of ground smoked ham and ground beef Into individual serving-size loaves. (Banner photo) Woodland News Rev. Jerry Miller of Woodgrove Parish Church in Coats Grove and his family spent Christmas in Fort Wayne, Ind., with his mother, Kathleen Miller, his brother. Phil Miller, and his sister, Linda Bodnar, and their families. After Christmas, the Barry County Millers left Indiana and went to the St Petersburg area of Florida where they visited other relatives. They spent time with Mrs. Miller’s mother. Beverly Smith, and with Susan’s (Mrs. Miller's) two sisters. Deborah Finn and Maureen Finn. They returned to Michigan through Fort Wayne where they spent one more night, and they got back to Coats Grove last Thursday. They were gone a little over two weeks and had a very nice vacation while they were with their families. Perry SioweU had surgery on his knee at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn., late last week. He is expected back in the Woodland area sometime this week. Heavy wind last Thursday afternoon caused a Lakewood School bus, driven by David Demond, to slide into a ditch near the unfinished new home of Perry Stowell on Jordan Road. The bus was partially tipped over in the ditch, and another bus came to the scene to finish delivering the children to their homes. No one was hurt, and all the children got out of one bus and into another before Russell Stowell pulled the stuck bus out of the ditch with one of his large tractors. Kilpatrick Missionary Society held its monthly meeting and noon dinner on Wed­ nesday of last week. Only 17 people attended the dinner this month. Ham and scalloped potatoes were served with salads, vegetables and rolls. The society held a work meeting in the afternoon and worked on the garments thej have agreed to sew together. These are lined two-piece outfits that will be sent to Ethiopia by a relief organization in Indiana when they are finished. The society is doing 25 sets of garments in several sizes. Kilpatrick Church Adult Fellowship met at the church Saturday evening for a potluck dinner. There were 23 members and guests at the dinner and the meeting. Claude and Roma Kilpatrick were host and hostess. Following the meeting. Nadine Speas played "In The Garden" on the piano and the group sang the hymn. Fellowship president George Schaibly made announcements about next month's meeting and appointed Pastor George Speas to get a speaker for the Easter Sunrise service which is an annual event sponsored by this group. Pastor Speas was devotion chairman this month; so he talked about what is new and what is not new. The theme of the meeting was "Beginnings". Pastor Speas pointed out by Catherine Lucas that material things can never be really new because all material is as old as the universe, and it is only arranged into new forms to make new things, but that new things of the spirit are possible. The roll call involved "something new’’, and the members told about such things as a new tire jack and a new shirt they had gotten for Christmas, two beautiful days in a row, a new grandson, and how a beautiful sunset is always old but is always new as it is different from any other ever seen. The minutes and a treasurer's report were read and approved. Lawrence Chase, who was program chairman, introduced his granddaughter, Trica Chase, who is a student at Grand Rapids Junior College and is studying to become a licensed occupational therapist assistant. Occupational therapy is designed to help patients regain or achieve better performance at any activity. Patients are anyone whose life is impaired by birth defects or illness, such as strokes; or trauma, such as occurs in fires or automobile accidents. Therapists and assistants do anything that will help a patient maintain interest in life or enhance their ability to be independent. Trica told the group about working part­ time in a store at a mall in Grand Rapids which sells special items that help han­ dicapped people or others do difficult things. Some of the items handled at the store are elastic shoe laces, so that a person does not have to tie their shoes every time they put them on and long-handled tongs, with suction cups, for picking up or reaching items with one hand. On Friday night Tom and Doris Niethamer entertained Mr. and Mrs. John Hynes and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Rising at their home. The guests enjoyed dinner and a VCR party with two movies. New books at the Woodland Memorial Library include “The Loves of Harry Dancer” by the very popular author, Lawrence Sanders. A dinner was held for senior citizens at Woodland School last Thursday, Jan. 9. The meal was served to 26 guests. Cathy Vessecchia of the Barry County Hospice spoke to the group after the meal about the work of the hospice. "Timberland Times", the book about life in Woodland when it was a wooded frontier, was written by Dean Eugene Davenport around 40 years ago after he retired from the University of Illinois and returned to Woodland. It is still available for a small price at the Woodland Library on Main Street in the village or from Mr. ari Mrs. Robert Crockford. The Sesquicentennial Commission, which republished the book last month, has sold around 200 copies. Legal Notice SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD — JANUARY 8 I 986 — Approved motion to require physical examination for volun­ teer hremen ond this require­ ment be placed tn Fire Deport­ ment By lows Approved motion to use ser­ vices of Or Clifford Nelson for physicals Io? present firemen ond any new volunteers. Authorised payment of vou­ chers in amount of $35 511 62 June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Steven* (1-16) CITY OF HASTINGS Notice of Public Hearing Notice Is hereby given that the Planning Com­ mission will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 3, 1986, at 7:30 p.m. In the Council Chambers City Hall, Hastings, Michigan on a proposed zoning amendment to Article XV A-1 Apartment District: Section 3210 (1) pertaining to the number ol dwelling units allowed per residential building. A copy of the above or­ dinance amendment Is available lor inspection at City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. This notice is given pursuant to the provision ol Act 207, P.A. 1921 as amended. SHARON VICKERY. City Clerk �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 16,1986 - Page 7 From Time to Time... by...Esther Walton Judge Smith writes home about nation’s centennial exhibition Note: The following letter was sent by Judge Clement Smith of Hastings, during the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, dated Sept. 17, 1876. Dear folks at home: It is now 4:30 p.m. and I have not written a long letter since I came here. I think if I do. must do it soon. Frank has been writing and I presume has written much that I shall write. I shall write, however, without consulting her letter and if you get a double dose you will have to stand iL I purpose to give a general summary of events as they may occur to me as I write and. when you have read the letter, you may pass over to the folks up at the farm as it will save me writing them a long letter. Of course our passage to Detroit was not marked with anything worth mentioning. We arrived there in due time and stopped at the Mich. Ex. remaining there with everything quiet and nice until next morning. After breakfast we started out to look at a few of the sights of Detroit. The city hall. Soldier s monument, and city market were taken in. I procured a couple of books on the currency (which 1 have read but little so far), and a lunch basket. Frank bought a panier and the lunch, and with these and a sore heel belonging to Frank we started for the Grand starting point to the “big show" to wit: the Michigan Central Depot. Here I got the trunk checked and with the crowd (and there was a crowd) we started for the cars on the track of the Canada Southern. Arriving there we boarded the back car and found a good seat. Many of these cars had seats in called slat seats. We were fortunate enough to procure cushioned scats. Some had engaged palace cars, which I should have done had I known it could have been done at Detroit. At Detroit, 1 saw A.J. Bowne, N. Barlow, Geo. Kieth, Geo. Sherwood, H. Dickinson, and A. Smith, all bound for the Centennial. The excirsion was divided into three sections, our train of 11 cars, exJuding baggage car, being the first. We estimate that we had on our train at least 700, because a vote was taken and 308 votes were cast 179 for Hayes and 129 for Tilden, and we think that will represent at least 700, as there were many boys, girls, and women Our train goes down the Detroit River on the American side, 1 think seventeen miles, and then we cross the river on the ferry. 1 don’t know how wide it is but it looks like a big thing to put a train of cars on such a craft and go out to sea. We soon arrived on the Canada shore, and were on our way fast at the rate of 30 miles per hour. It is a splendid road but the country looks stale enough. At St. Thomas we stopped twenty minutes for supper but there was such a rush that we didn’t get anything and so for super we finished what we had left for dinner. We were to arrive in Buffalo at 6 and have supper there and those that wanted them were to have sleepers. We were fortunate enough to get a sleeper and got to bed at 11:30 and was soon on our way again. About 7 o'clock Wednesday morning we got up and dressed and were soon in Elmira, N. Y., where we were informed we could have a good breakfast and the cars would wait until we got it. We left our valise, my duster and four books shawl strap well filled on our seats and I procured tickets for breakfast andquietly waited about 30 minutes when we were informed the train would not wait and we could present our tickets at the counter and get our money back. I got my money and was soon informed that some of the sleepers (including ours) had been cut off and I was pointed to where they were and that I had better hurry and get my things if I wanted to go on that train. The advice was good and I didn't wait to debate the matter but left Frank standing on the walk and at a high rate of speed I boarded our late sleeper and was soon informed by the careful conductor that he had transferred my baggage to the train wluch I should have taken. I started out and took Frank by the arm and started after the train which was slowly moving out. After a race of a little less •han a mile we concluded not to take that train and returned at a slow gait to the city of Elmira thinking if nothing prevented we would attend Barnum's big show which was to exhibit there that day. When we arrived at the depot the second section of the Great Excursion had arrived, and after consulting a condcutor. we telegraphed to the next station to get our baggage and hold until the train that was thru there should arrive. In the meantime Jimmie(?) Evans had seen us through the car window and hunted us up and we soon were with the Evans family who had sat all night in a common car not having been able to procure a sleeper. We were informed that this car would certainly remain for breakfast so we went over to a hotel and on the way met John with a pitcher of coffee going to the train. I paid 11.50 and sat down. Drank one swallow of coffee and ate one mouthful of chicken as was informed the train was moving out. We both started after it again with two large pieces of chicken done up in a napkin which the waiter said we should take. The train stopped, however, before we had gone far and we got on and found Mr. Evans folks and with their lunch and coffee, made out a breakfast. The train did not leave for more than 30 minutes so we had that fright for nothing You sec we couldn’t tell about the concern for we had been fooled tw or three times and it didn't seem as though the excursion had a head. We were soon on our way again and the manager of this train seemed to know his business better than the other. There were a good many on the train from Bellevue and Assyria, among them my opponent Cole, and also Z.M. Drury. At tlie next station I got off to see if my baggage was there and was informed that the train went through without stopping and consequently by baggage could not be taken off. I concluded to telegraph ahead far enough to catch it and Mr. Evans com­ menced to prepare a telegram to cover the request with as few words as possible. He had it very nicely completed and I was already to get off at the station al which we had arrived when in came the conductor with it all safe and sound. It had been left at that station lor us. We felt better. Then concluded that it was all for the best. We stopped at noon at a little place which 1 think did not have a name. We procured coffee, and with the aid of Evans' lunch basket which seemed to have no bottom, we made out a good dinner and were soon on our way through the grandest scenery I ever saw. Our road ran through the valleys and over the mountains. Sometimes we could look as high as we could conveniently and only see the tops of the mountains, and then look down down in the valley below and off the villages, cities, and farms. It was grand I tell you and I can't give your any other description of that. We were out of this scenery about dusk and took our supper again out of John’s lunch basket, and quietly waited for the end of our journey. I forgot to say that about five o'clock of Wednesday afternoon we arrived at the most romantic town I ever saw. It is Mauch Chuck (pronounce it if you can). It is in the mountains and Mount Pisgah is near it, or it near Mount Pisgah, and which makes but little difference. It is not a large place but it is very picturesque and 1 would have been glad to have stopped over a train as many did - but they say time is money and if time is money I had only about ten days of money to spend away from home and lots of ways for it, so I did not stop. We were to arrive in Philadelphia at 4 p.m. but we were behind time. We arrived at the Centennial depot about 10:30 in the evening and none of us had ever been there and such a crowd. It was right near a large hotel called the Globe, and it is also near the grounds but we didn't know it then. A musical machine called the “calliope", which runs by steam, was playing a tune. You can tell the tune it plays easy enough but the sound resemble the wailings of the animals in a first class menagerie. Wc soon found a man who could take us direct to the Grand Exposition hotel and, as this was the hotel to which we wished to go, we started on foot as the omnibuses were all full. And such a route. There were about 30 of us in this party which was myself and wife, and the Bellevue folks. I thought sure we were being led away to some cave where dwelt robbers, "and such". Such was not the case for soon we came to the Grand Ex­ position which is a big thing, its capacity being 5000. We were informed that no rooms could be had but we could sleep on cots, the ladies by themselves in the parlor and the gents by themselves in the ball room, for a dollar a cot, and they would be glad to keep us. After due deliberation we concluded to stay. Let me say right here that the last week was the first time there had been such a crowd here and that when there is a crowd, a large party desiring to have rooms near together is a very poor crowd to be with. One or two can get a room much easier than 30. Let me also fay that a cot is nothing but a narrow bed placed on some kind of a frame about a foot from the floor and on the whole they were not at all inviting unless one is very tired as of course we all were. About 11 o'clock 1 was shown to my cot and was informed that the hotel had run out of sheets and blankets and all there was of the cot was the cot itself and one remarkably thin sheet. There were about 75 of these cots in the ballroom and all occupied at that time except 4 or 5. J. Smith of of Maple Grove happened to be in the one next to me and he was the only one I knew, as John was put in another room fuil of cots. I laid on the sheet a while and then for a change I laid on my cot with the sheet over me, and this was all I had except my coat. My overcoat was with the trunk. I caught a severe cold that night which 1 have not got over yet. The next morning we were up quite early and Mr. Evans and myself and one Hall from Bellevue, went out to find a place to live. We went about a half a mile and stopped at a place called the Branch Hotel which is about a half a mile from the Centennial grounds and on a street railway leading up to the grounds. We finally got our party in here by dividing them up. the proprietor agreeing to find us places at $2 a day a person - 2 meals ■ dinner of course being taken or. the ground (sic). We were provided good substantial fare, and good beds. We went back to the Grd. Ex. and some of the other parly had found a place where we could get a good breakfast for 50 cents a piece, nearby, and we all went there to breakfast and had a very good breakfast. We then went up tc the Branch Hotel and I and wife were assigned room 3, and Hall and wife of Bellevue room 4. Evans and family and 2 ladies with them <except Mr. Evans) were put in one room in a building near * and each one was to sleep on a cot and Jo®1 was put in a room full of cots away from M family and others of the party were taken W other places nearby. We paid our bill onetU) ahead as we had to everywhere until ** arrived where we are now stopping and th»l way is a good way for the proprietors as no one, after staying one day. would think ol staying longer if he could find another pla* unless he did pay ahead. Our bill there F*r day was $4 for both. The building was on U* cheapest order, made of pine boards. H* occupants of one bedroom could hear what the occupants of an adjoining bedroom were saying, the partition only being an inch thick with the knot holes covered with tin. Tl* rooms were so small that when we wanted W turn around we had to go out in the hall and when we got out there it was so small we to go on out in the dining-sitting room, turn around and go back after we got through. The Bellevue folks had to go and look up their trunks, and we went with the women down to the ground taking a street car. After our tickets were got we went inside and 1 cannot nor will I tell you all I saw. Suffice it to say it far exceeded my expectations in vastness and grandeur. The grounds are to the northwest of the city, and distant fro® the heart of the city about three miles. They are near the Schuykill river, and are a portion of Fairmount Park, and contain 236 Ifyouwant towin a trip to Hawaii, You’ve got no time to lose. You’ve only got 2 weeks to send in a losing TIC TAC TOE instant lottery ticket Simply fill out the entry form below Send it in with o losing Tic 10c Toe ticket. It must be received at the address listed below by January 31 Vbu could win one of 10 two v/eek Hawaiian trips for two. worth S5.000. Trip includes round-trip airfare, seven nights each at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki and the Hyatt Regency Maui, free rental car. $500 spending money, and more Or you can choose a cash prize of $5,000 instead For more details, see ycur lottery agent. So play Tic Toe Toe. Somebody's going to Hawaii, why not you? Jissa. 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The main building, which is full from top to bottom built of wood and glass with hundreds of spires pointing upwards, is 1880 feet long 404 feet wide and covers 21'^ acres of land, costing more 'han three million and a half of money. Machiney Hall cover 14 acres. Agricultural Hail, 104 acres. Horticultural Hall and Art Gallery each, 14 acres, making tn all 45%i acres, covered by five main buildings the same costing four and a half million dollars, and chuck full of many things that mind can think of. In addition there are lots of other buildings, the State buildings. Government buildings covering 25 acres more at least, making in all the grandest display ever in the world. Had I known what I now know I wouldn't have thought of staying here less than two weeks. One ought to stay a month. I have just begun to conceive of its vastness and grandeur There is a narrow gauge railway on the grounds of more than three miles taking you to all the principal buildings, etc. There are people here who see it all in a day, and are satisfied. Mr. Evans would have gone yesterday. Was thoroughly satisfied but we finally compromised and leave here Tuesday morning for New York, so we have but one more day and I have not been in Machinery or Agricultural Hall. If I could stay until Wednesday morning I would try and feel satisfied. We may stay for Mr. Evans has been quite sick all day today and of course we shal 1 wai t until he gets v ell. We stand it first rate. Frank ha.s been every day and not been sick. Stands it as well as any woman in the lot. Loretta and Jennie have both been down. We moved to our present quarters yesterday morning. We are now at the Bingham hotel, one of the hotels of the city, not built expressly for the centennial, but one that has staid in the past and is to stay in the LPN Office Nurse FOR PHYSICIANS OFFICE - FULL-TIME Send resume to: LPN Office Nurse GENERAL DELIVERY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TITLE ll-B SUMMER YOUTH PLAN Notice it hereby given thot the Privcte Indm try Council ond the Chief Elected Officiolt ol the Bony. Bronch and Calhoun Service Delivery Areo hove submitted o Summer Youth Employment and Training Plan for fundi provided under the Title ll-B Job Training Partnership Act of 1982 os administered by the Michigan Department of Labor. The Summer Youth Plan describes the activities ond ser­ vices designed to meet the needs of disadvantaged youths ages 14-21 inclusive who ore experiencing bgrriers to ob loining employment. Total funding requested for the 1986 program is $911,539 to serve approximately 635 JTPA-eligible participants. A Career EspUratiea Progress will provide exposure to occupational dusters with Job Seeking ond Retention Skills instruction for 14-15 year old youths. $233,750 hos been allocated to serve 250 participants. Special programs will serve special-needs and other target groups such os the handicapped. A Work Experieece Program for 16-21 year old youths will enhance future employability ond serve os o transition Io the lull-time work force. 5541,734 hos been allocated to serve 385 participants. The SYETP Pion is available for public inspection of the major public libraries In Borry. Branch ond Calhoun Counties. The Plan clso Is available for public Inspection ol the Borry County Building, County Clerk's Office, 220 W. State Street, In Hostings. Michigan, between the hours of 8:00 o.m. ond 5:00 p.m. The Pion also will be available for public review of the Bronch County Building. County Clerk's Ofllce, 31 Division Street. Coldwater. Michigan, between tho hours of 9:00 a.m. ond 5:00 p.m. The Pion is available for public ir.spection between the hours of 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. ol the Calhoun County Clerk s Office. 315 West Green Street. Marshall. Michigan. Questions ond comments ore to be directed in writing Io the Private Industry Council ond/or Chief Elected Officiolt, in core ol the Mid Counties Employment ond Training Con­ sortium. Inc.. P.O. Box 1574, Battle Creek. Michigan 49016. future. It is right in the heart of the city and about five miles from the grounds, but the cost of getting to the grounds is no more than where we were. We take a street car right to the grounds, and the tickets are four for a quarter or 7 cents a piece. It takes a little longer to go. that is all. We pay $7 a day here for both. It now costs me about $10 a day, but we have a good living and are in a first class hotel. Have a splendid room in the 4th story. I met with quite an episode on the grounds on Friday. I carried my watch in the watch pocket ol my pants, no chain or anything attached to it. Frank asked me what time it was about noon, and I went for my watch and it was gone. Of course I knew right off that it had been picked from my pocket and I felt to see if my pocketbook had not met the same fate. That was safe and I assure you that I felt thankful that nothing more valuable had gone. I tried to think where I had been in a crowd. I know I had looked at it not an hour before and it didn’t seem possible that any one could take it from my little watch pocket without my knowing it, and it did not seem possible that any one would do it when it would be far easier to take my pocket book Legal Notices NOTICC BY PCRSOMS CUMMING TTTLK UNDOt TAX DCXD (Revised 1979) ■fo the Owner or Owners of ony ond oil Interests in. or Liens upon the Lands herein described: TAKE NOTICE, thot sole hos been lawfully mode of the following described land for unpaid taxes thereon, ond that the undersign­ ed hot title thereto under tax deed or deedt ittued therefor, and that you are entitled Io a reconveyance thereof, at any time within 6 months after return of service of this notice, upon payment to the undersigned or to tho Treosurer of tho County In which the land: lie, of all sums paid upon such purchase, to­ gether with 50 per centum addi­ tional thereto, and tho fees of the Sheriff for the service or cost of publication of this notice, to be computed as upon personal ser­ vice ol a summons upon com­ mencement of on action, os com­ mencement of suit, and lhe fur­ ther sum of five dollars for each description without other addi­ tional cost or charges: If payment as aforesaid is not mode, the undersigned will institute Pro­ ceedings for possession of land. State of Michigan. County of Borry, Lots 403-407 Inclusive, oc cording to the recorded plot of the City, formerly Village of Hos­ tings. Sec. 18. Town 3N. Range 8W. Forty-five Dollars ond Seventy-seven Cents. Year of 1983. Amount necessary to redeem, $68.66 plus the fees of the Sheriff. Alvin Warren Delton. Michigan 49046 10966 Keller-Lindsey Road To London Corporation, lost grantee In tho regular chain title of such lands or of ony Interest therein os appearing by the records in the office of the Regis­ ter of Deeds of sold County. Prepared by DIMMERS ond McPHILLIPS Attorneys ot Law 220 S. Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 SI ATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-19391-SE Estate of CORA L. NOFFTZ. De­ ceased. Social Security Number 332 07 2928 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estale may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February 6. 1986 at 11:00 a.m.. in the pro­ bole courtroom. Hastings, Michi­ gan. before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Wilbur R. Cook re­ questing thot The Hastings City Bonk be appointed Personal Re­ presentative of Cora L. Nofftz Estate who lived at 3078 Bea­ trice. Middleville. Michigan and who died January 3. 1986; and requesting also that lhe will of the Deceased dated November 16. 1982 be admitted to probate, and that lhe heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of oil claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before April 21. 1986. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons ap­ pearing of record. January 8.1986 THE HASTINGS CITY BANK Personal Rop'esontativo By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative: 150 W. Court St.. Hostings. Michigan 49058 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) Siegel, Hudson, Gee. Shaw & Fisher 607 N. Broodway Hastings. Michigan 49058 616-945-3495 (1-16) 0-30) Hastings Kiwanis Club presents... —- WORLD TRAVEL SERIES SERVICE THE WIIIY IF BEIH6 BISY... CURT MATSON from out by pants pocket, both pockets beinn very close together These pick pockets are jeft fellows however, and do things we would not think they could. I had said no man could pick my pocket, and Frank had heard me say that, but there 1 stood with an empty watch pocket rt^it against my assertion. Ac­ cidentally 1 put my hand in my left hand pants pocket and there was my watch where I suppose 1 pul it when 1 last looked at iL I felt better. 1 shall have tocloselhis long letter and will tell you all lots more, when I come home Think I shall be at home as soon as Friday if we leave here Tuesday. I had much rather stay here a day or two longer, but then we want to look at the falls a day. They could not move them here so we have to go there to see them. I have had 2 postal cards and a letter from home with Shirley’s picture. Have had nothing from father and have received no papers I don't worry any about the elections and don’t know what the democrats have done. I thought when I left home if I didn’t hear about that right away I would be ner­ vous, but I haven’t thought or cared for politics since we struck the Lehigh Valley railroad. Wish my mind would always be as free from the corrupting influences of modem politics. We shall send you postals of our whereabouts if we don't write again. You need not write after you receive this unless you hear from me again. Presume I shall get a letter tomorrow. Take good care of Shirley. It has rained here all day quite hard. Clem Historic Photo of the Week— This is a photo of the Michigan Whip Co., taken beside the C.K.&S. Railroad tracks. The company manufactured whips and rawhide halters. Hastings man investigated, which was being rented by the fiance of his brother Rodney, 19-year-old Cindy Gibson. Kelly and his friend Scott Hulce of Bellevue would go and keep Cindy company late in the evenings when Rodney went to work, Kelley said. The pair were at the trailer, along with Cindy and Cindy’s twomonth-old son Quinton, when the shots were fired. Kelly said that while he, Hulce and Cindy were playing cards, they heard a series of shots that "sounded like firecrackers". ‘‘I went to the bedroom window and looked out," Kelly said. “I saw a blue car go by. I told Cindy it was (the suspect's) car." "It wasn’t 10 minutes when kaboom, kaboom, kaboom — “hots started coming through the trailer. “We hit the floor. I called lhe police and called (the suspect’s wife) to tell he- to tell (the suspect's younger brother) to stop. She (the suspect's estranged wife) tokl me it was because I broke (the younger brother’s) jaw.” Kelly then went to get h is brother Rodney's truck started, and Cindy, her baby and Scott Hulce vacated the trailer and sought refuge liTa neighboring trailer. Kelly waited for the police to arrive; they arrived at about the same time as Kelly’s mother(whom Kelly had called when the shots were fired). Kelly had smelled gas when he, Gibson and Hulce were lying on the floor after the second volley of shots, and after Gibson and Hulce went to the neigh­ bor's, “ th* first thing I did," he said, "was shut off the gas at the big tank.” The police knew there was a gas leak, Kelly said (a shot had punctured the line to the propane tank), and advised Kelly and the others to open windows and air the trailer out "The officers told us not to smoke or light matches.” And so while the Dye family and Bryerly were inside opening windows the police were outside "counting to see how many bullets there were,” Mrs. Dye said. "Not five minutes later and boom, I’m outside,” Kelly said. The trailer exploded, and Mrs. Dye said the saw a flash of fire. "Then I heard the glass, then everything came down on top of me. It was terrifying. I knew that with everyone hirt I was afraid I was going to lay there and burn up. "I felt something heavy on me. I heard my son Victor calling Devin and called to him to help me. He started pulling the heavier stuff off me.” When Mrs. Dye was extricated, she and Victor went to search for Devin. Devin and Ron were found wandering around outside. The four police were lying on the ground outside. Neighbors came on the scene to help, and then police and am­ bulances started to arrive. (One of the police, reportedly one of the sheriffs deputies, was able to radio for assistance.) The neighbors had called the fire depart­ ment. Three units of the Barry, Prairieville and Hope Township Volunteer Fire Department responded; according to chief Dick Tolles, the trucks were dispatched at 11:36 p.m. and reached the trailer at 11:49 p.m. There wasn't much fire to put out. The explosion had blown most of the trailer out and away from its frame. All but Mrs. Dye were transferred to Pennock Hospital. But Mrs. Dye, who wanted her sons to go to the Bronson Burn Center in Kalamazoo, asked that she be taken there also. Only in her confusion after the explosion, she said, she kept saying Borgess instead of Bronson and was finally taken there. Kelly and her son Devin were transferred to Bronson from Pennock. Mrs. Dye said that there was mass con­ fusion after the explosion. “It was just total chaos." All four of the victims inside the trailer were burned, and while they have all since been released, Kelly may have to undergo some skin grafting. The police were treated and released but were still feeling under the weather days after the blast. Mrs. Kelly said that she didn't realize the danger she and the others were in as a result of the leaking gas. "The police never told us we were in danger. I didn’t realize that even static electricity would have set off the gas ‘The Romance of Austria’ featured at travel series The world of Vienna waltzes, the winding ‘blue’ Danube River, and the majestic Alps come to Hastings this Friday, Jan. 17, when the Kiwanis World Travel Series presents "The Romance of Austria’. Narrating this color travelogue will be the film’s producer, Curt Matson. Showtime is at 7 p.m. in Central Auditorium. "Austria, perhaps more than any other country, is the timeless ‘Europe’ American travelers seek,” said Matson. “Here is culture, an historic background, and a way of life that epitomizes the word ‘European’.” Matson added that "against a magnificent backdrop of Alpine and romantic river scenery, the Austrians continue to enjoy the arts and pleasures for which they have so 'Austria' Especially when the weather doesn’t cooperate That’s when the season seems shorter, you get busier and equipment downtime costs more. But when you take advantage of our Green Light Service, especially the off-season specials like the one we re having right now. you can roll into the field and not worry so much about unexpected downtime. Because we will have inspected for the unexpected. And troubleshooting in the shop is a whole lot more affordable than finding trouble in the field. Especially when you’re busy. , „ So call us today and check out our Green Light Service Specials. Then you won’t have to worry about it later . . . when things get busy FRIAY, JAN. 17 • 7 P.M. AUSTRIA, is the timeless "Europe" Americon travelers seek. Here is culture, on historic bockground and a way of life that epitomizes the word "European". Against a magnificent back­ drop of Alpine and romantic river scenery, the Austrians con­ tinue to enjoy ond develop the arts and pleasures for which they have so long been noted. From Salzburg ond Innsbruck in the west to Vienna in the east, you will enjoy such memorable sights as lhe dancing Lippizzan horses, skating on the world's largest Ice rink In Vienna and the spectacular Opera Ball. From the early spring flowers of the Alpine slopes to tho May wine festivals along the Danube River, lhe screen Is fill­ ed with color and excitement. This is AUSTRIA. and Supplies Aquariums, Stands • Full Lighted Hoods • Heaters, Pumps • Gravel • Hexagon Aquariums & Ornaments - Aquarium Sets Complete... Complete Service rSEffMlSi k Z \ k SPECIAL SALE PRICE ms “SSS* $ 13900 (cOeen JCCHiT1 ’ Tropical Fish 7^- 10GAL.-20GAL.-29GAL. on Row Crop and Utility Tractors. Replaced during Jon. ond Feb. THORNAB.PLE VALLEY long been noted." The film will take the armchair traveler from Salzburg and Innsbruck in the west to Vienna in the east. Along the way there’ll be dancing Lippizzan horses, the world’s largest ice rink, the spectacular Opera Bal), and wine festivals on the Danube. The film will show Austria in its various seasons as well— including winter sports activities, the early spring flowers on the Alpine slopes, and village life in the harvest season. Matson, with the help of his wife Erica, has produced other travelogues— dealing with Switzerland, Mexico, Hawaii, and Arizonaand has ones on The Ozarks and Alaska planned. Matson has traveled to much of the work! and has lectured to many hundreds of audiences througho jt the United States and Canada with his films. He is a native Californian with over two decades of en­ tertainment media experience as an actor, director, narrator, and film-maker. His wife, who assits him in the film production, was actress and the two met while performing a theatrical play together Area Births: IT’S A GIRL a.nd Dectar. 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We signed a contract that covered theft and vandalism but now that it’s happened (the explosion) they stopped payments on it and want me to pay the balance." Ms. Gibson said the publicity surrounding the explosion has at least been of some benefit. "People have been calling and offering all kinds of things," Cindy’s mother, Bobbie Whitaker of 2029 Tanner Lake Road, Hastings, said. Cindy is staying at her mother's temporarily. Rodney is staying at his mother’s in Delton. Already boxes of donated clothes and baby toys are stacking up at the Whitaker’s. And Rodney and Cindy plan on going ahead with their marriage plans, they said. "What makes me so mad,” Cindy said, "is that they (those firing the shots) knew I had a baby. My baby's innocent." vilioge ol Son Mortm. HASTINGS CENTRAL AUDITORIUM niuwr at the door $^51 (single admission) . . . only: .:^."d10Erb\Ho'?“' Blair's GARDEN SUPPLIES in DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Dampens Trojans’ championship hopes Hastings upsets Sturgis, 64-60, Tuesday by Steve Vcdder Sturgis’ hopes for a second straight Twin Valley basketball championship took a serious jolt Tuesday night as Hastings upset the visiting Trojans 64-60. The win. Hastings' first over Sturgis since a GO-55 decision in February of 1981, ended an 8-game Saxon losing streak and upped the team 's mark to 2-8 overall and 1-5 in the Twin Valley. Sturgis, which had lost to Lakeview 45-36 last Friday in a battle of league unbeatens, drops to 7-3 and 4-2. Using an extremely effective 3-guard offense for the first time, the Saxons held off a furious Sturgis rally to notch the win and earn coach Denny O'Mara his first-ever win over the Trojans. “We hung in there even though we made some errors,” said O’Mara, whose team saw a 9-point lead evaporate with 4:43 to play. “They (Sturgis) hit a lot of jumpers, but we settled down and executed our offense with 4 minutes to go." It was a game that nearly escaped Hastings. Behind 6 points each from Dan Willison and Mike Brown, the Saxons steadily built a 26-22 halftime lead into a 46-39 margin by the end of the third period. But Sturgis wouldn't roll over and quickly ran off a 9-2 stretch to open the fourth quarter to tie the game at 48-48. Hastings’ Andy Jenkins, who scored 10 of his team’s final 14 points, then converted a layup off a nifty fast break pass from Brown to send the Saxons back into a lead they never would relinquish. With Jenkins tossing in 6 points and Dan Willison adding a basket, Hastings upped the lead to 58-52 with 1:11 remaining. Sturgis scored the next 2 baskets to cut the margin to 58-56 with 39 seconds to go, but Brown hit a pair of clutch free throws to up the lead to 60-56 with 33 seconds left. Dan Willison converted a pass from Brown to make the score 62-58, but the Trojans again cut the margin to 2 with a basket with 10 seconds to go. Sturgis had to foul and Jenkins proceeded to salt the game away with 2 free throws with 5 seconds remaining. For one of the few times in O’Mara's coaching reign, Hastings was able to control the tempo of the game — largely because O'Mara went to a 3-guard offense for the first time this year. “We were much quicker than them," said O'Mara. "We played much better full court defense for the whole game and our intensity was much improved." O’Mara gives much of that credit to Brown, Jenkins and Mike Karpinski, who totaled 48 of the 64 Hastings points. "They did an excellent job of controlling the tempo," said O’Mara of the trio. "That's what was important. They responded well. “Starting a smaller lineup like that means rebounding becomes more important and Brown had 78 rebounds. On defense, Kar­ pinski was crucial to our press.” Toss in Jenkins’ excellent outside shooting and Sturgis now finds itself in serious jeopardy of repeating a Twin Valley title. The game started out, however, like just another in a string of Hastings disapoint­ ments this winter. Sturgis led 11-7 at the end of the first period and kept that lead until Nick Willison con­ verted a 3-point play early in the second period for a 12-11 Saxon lead. Hastings eventually led by 4 at the half, 26-22, an extended that lead into the third quarter Statistically, Hastings shot a season-M 50 percent (24-of-48) from the field a compared to 48 percent <28-of-49) for tne Trojans. Hastings was 16-of-21 from the ime while Sturgis hit only 14-of-19. "Out shot selection was good," sal O'Mara. "We took our time and that was one of the keys. Hopefully the lessons w«*e learned in the past will help us the rest of the way." Jenkins finished with 22 points, including 14 in the second half. Dan Willison chipped in 16, including 13 in the second half. Brown, averaging 21 points per game, was held to 10, but played one of his better allaround games of the season. Nick Willison and Karpinski finished with 8 each. Hastings travels to Hillsdale this Frida v Nick Willison (30) of Hastings battles for a rebound. Sports Saxon JV eagers remain unbeaten with 70-53 victory over Sturgis; now 10-0 for year The Hastings jayvee basketball team upped its record to 10-0 overall and 6-0 in the Twin Valley with a 70-53 win over oncebeaten Sturgis 7\iesday night. The Saxons jumped to a 39-27 halftime lead and proceeded to end the contest by out­ scoring the visitors 19-8 in the third period. Rob Longstreet led the winners with 17 points. Scott Weller added 14, Kent Gee 12, Mark Matthews 12. Scott Turnbull led the rebounders with 7. Last Friday the Saxons turned back Harper Creek 73-57. Gee led the team with 20 points, Longstreet and Mark Atkinson added 12 and Dan Pickard tossed in 10. Hastings started slowly in that game and were tied 10-10 at lhe end of one period. But the Saxons proceeded to outscored the Beavers 23-14 and 20-6 the next two periods to grab the win. AREA STANDINGS Saxon volleyball team splits with Albion, Sturgis Hastings guard Mike Karpinski (left) hounds a Sturgis player during Tues­ day’s 64-60 upset of the Trojans. Hastings freshmen lose opener The Hastings freshmen opened their volleyball season Thursday night with a 2-1 dual meet loss to visiting Battle Creek st. Phillip. Hastings dropped the first two games of the match by identical 15-9, 15-9 scores with stronger serving by St. Phillip deciding the match. The final game Hastings rode seven ser­ vice points by Kelli Tebo and four service points by Marti Miller to a 15-9 victory. Servers were lead by Tebo with 12 points for the match. Miller with six, and Nikki Smith with 4. Single kills were recorded by Smith, Tebo, Angie Laxton, and Kim Mc­ Donald. McDonald also had one block. Hastings knocked off Albion 15-3, 154 last Friday, but lost to powerful Sturgis 15-7,15-3 in volleyball. "I thought we played well against Albion, but not Sturgis," said Hastings coach Kelly Yarger. “Basically we set them up and not us. We didn't set up well in either game and we had only 2 kills against Sturgis." Hastings is now 3-2 on the year. Vai Dakin had 13 points against Albion while Sue Meyers had 7 and Suzie Carlson 5 points and 3 kills. Against Sturgis, Julie Pugh had 4 points and Carlson 3. Furrow stepping down as wrestling coach after 14 years by Steve Vedder Hastings wrestling coach Dave Furrow will no longer be yelling instruc* tions to his wrestlers after this season. After plunking down a head of lettuce and arranging his assorted apples and oranges on a table in his Northeastern classroom, Dave Furrow shakes his head. “Going between schools is tough,” he smiles. “I’ll be glad when I get my own of­ fice." Undoubtedly switching from part-time fourth grade teacher and elementary counselor duties to a full-time counselor will be a major change in Furrow’s life. But in exactly two months Furrow will undergo a second and perhaps more significant change in his life: The longtime Saxon wrestling coach will step down following the state finals in March to devote more time to his family. “I can't imagine not missing it," said Furrow, biting into the head of lettuce during a recent lunch hour. "But the other night during a meet I looked into the stands and saw the parents of a former wrestler and I realized I could ride to the meets with them. “They're wrestling fans too." Furrow, who came to Hastings in 1962, admits the trials and tribulations of 14 wrestling seasons have taken a definite toll on his family life, and beginning next November, it’s time to call a halt. “There's no time for family activities anymore,” notes Furrow. “My wife does all the Christmas shopping, it’s an in­ convenience to go to the in-laws, and you still practice over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. “Plus I have a 6-year old son who spends time with me, but who I don’t spend time with. He does the things 1 like to do, but I'm not with him for the things he likes.” Furrow actually had no coaching in­ tentions 14 years ago when he came to Hastings to teach sixth grade English. But Lew Lang, then Hastings’ athletic director, and principal Bob VanderVeen knew there was an opening for a head wrestling coach and suggested maybe Furrow would like to try lhe position. “They talked me into it is a good way of putting it,” smiles Furrow. "Bob Miller told them I was qualified and Lew and Bob convinced me they were more concerned with a'litudes and not with wins and losses. Furrow has never regretted accepting a job he wasn’t totally convinced he wanted “I never intended to coach when I went to college," admits Furrow, who wrestled at Hastings and who still helped out with the program after he graduated. "Had I ,n* tended to coach I would have went ahead and got a minor in physical education, which I originally had intended to do. “But I wouldn’t trade my 14 years in coaching for anything." The philosophy of downplaying winning has stuck with Furrow through his career at Hastings. He says he “hasn’t the foggiest idea" of what his career won-loss record is and doesn’t particularly care. “The only records I remember are the first year when we went 1-11 and our undefeated year (11-0) in 1977," admits Furrow. That 1977 team, which featured 7 state qualifiers, finished third in the state behind Eaton Rapids and Zeeland. The team won Furrow's only Twin Valley championship and he was nominated for Regional Coach of lhe Year. He hesitates to call that team his best-ever. “As far as total team depth, that was the best team. We had 50 kids out that year,” recalls Furrow. Furrow says he was more concerned with winning when he first entered the coaching vocation. But with time, winning became less important "Unlike many coaches I think winning is important, but attitudes and enjoying the sport are more important,” says Furrow, carving up an orange. "When a kid comes off the mat he comes and sits by me. It’s not a time to chew him out, but rather a time to point out what he did right and what he did wrong. "It’s a learning experience." Fourteen years can bring about cycles of changes in a wrestling program and Furrow notes two at Hastings: In 1972 only 18 youngsters came out for wrestling while 5 years later the program peaked with 55 youngsters turning out for the sport. Then by 1981, the program shrank back to 21 wrestlers, a number which has remained somewhat constant through the 1980s. While the program may change, Furrow says the sport and the kids remain the same. "The kids are the same they were 14 years ago," contends Furrow. “I've seen a dif­ ference in the halls, but the wrestlers are the same. They’re out for wrestling because they like it and want to try it." Furrow does believe his wrestling team has more of a variety of boys than teams of a decade ago. For instance, Hastings wrestling teams used to be comprised mainly of youngsters straight from the farm — many from the Pleasantview area — but now city kids are just as prevalent as boys from outlying areas. Never-the-less, Furrow says city kids and farmers alike have survived the sport, which he considers ahead of football and perhaps cross country as the most grueling of all prep sports. “It’s considered to be the most physically demanding of all sports because you have 6 minutes of all out competition and you can’t take a break," says Furrow. "If you rest you’ll get pinned.” Maybe because of the immense physical demands inherent to wrestling, it above all sports develops a unique bond between coach and participants. This bond leads to the lifetime friendships Furrow says he’ll miss when he leaves the sport “In wrestling you have the kids for 4 years and you watch them grow and change and you wind up going to a lot of weddings,” says Furrow. “I’ve made a lot of friends with the kids I’ve coached. “It’s been very rewarding.” — Scoring Leaders — TWIN VALLEY Lakeview 5-0 (8-2) Sturgis4-1 (7-2) Coldwater4-1 (6-1) Marshall3-2 (6-2) Albion.3-2 (3-4) Harper Creek1-4 (2-7) Hillsdale0-5 (3-6) Hastings0-5 (1-8) SMAA Bronson ......................................3-0 (6-2) Olivet ,.3-1 (5-2) St. Philip.................................. 2-1 (4-5) Bellevue2-2 (4-4) Pennfleld1-2 (2-5) Maple Valley1-3 (2-6) Springfield0-3 (2-5) OK BLUE Godwin5-0 (7-1) Byron Center4-0 (6-2) Hamilton4-1 (5-2) Middleville2-2 (4-3) Caledonia..................................... 2-3 (3-5) Kelloggsville 2-3 (2-6) Comstock Park0-5 (0-7) Lee0-5 (0-7) LEADING SCORERS O’Mara, Lakewood7-162-23.1 Brown, Hastings9-199-22.1 Ringler, Delton6-96-16.0 Siple, Maple Valley8-118-14.8 Gearhart, Maple Valley ... .8-111-13.9 Fox, Middleville7-94-13.4 Shellenbarger, Lakewood .. .7-82-11.7 Jenkins, Hastings9-100-11.1 Barker, Lakewood7-70-10.0 Hastings Wrestling Results Hastings 42... B.C. Lakeview 25 Cross country ski race at Charlton Park on Saturday morning RECORD 10-3 (2-1) 98 Adam Burr pinned by Matt Johnson151 The 5th Annual Lumipallo Cross Country Ski Races will be held al Historic Charlton Park Village, on Saturday, Jan. 18. Ski racing over the scenic terrain for males and females of all ages begins at 10:30 a.m. with the 5K and continues with the 10K at 11:30 a.m. Skiers may pre-register by sending $6 and race choices to Charlton Park by Jan. 16, or register for $8 on race day beginning at 9:30 a.m. Children’s pre­ registration fee (under 16) is $4 and $6 race day. Family rate is $14 for pre-registration and $16 on race day. Awards will be given to the top three finishers, male and female. After the races, there will be open skiing. Lumipallo means “snow ball” in Finnish and the co-sponsors of the race, the Thor­ napple Valley Bikers Club hope the entire family will enjoy this great wintertime event. The park museum will be open as a war­ ming shelter where everyone can enjoy the exhibits and warm refreshments. Charlton Park is located on M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. For more in­ formation call 616-945-3775. 132 Rob Redman pinned Ken Wickert2:46 138 Archie Leatherman pinned Doug Potter.. .226 105 E. Thompson pinned Duane Bartsen:46 112 Mike Hafer dec. Corey Glidden 7-12 126 Tom Bolo tie Briet Prior 66 119 Paul Austin was pinned by CralQ Lyman .129 145 Wade Endsley dec. Rich Merideth9-23 155 Floyd Gates pinned John Long52 167 Pat McIntyre dec. Chris Jones9-0 185 Lyle Gross dec. John Summerhill4-6 198 Mike Stout pinned Mike Stouden3:06 Hwt. Matt Spencer pinned Chris Douglas120 JUNIOR VARSITY 112 Jim Thompson pinned Kevin Bany:47 119 126 Pele Hauschild dec. Danny Cannon13-14 Boyd Endsley pinned Jesse Ramon 5:12 132 Troy Ziegler dec. Craig VandenHeuvel .... 17-2 145 Fabricio Cordova pinned Scott Wilson20 155 John Gergen pinned by Steve Patient152 167 Jim Lenz pinned Rod Wilcox255 185 Wayne Meade pinned Chris Kidder1:50 145 Ken Atkins pinned Rick Brand5:08 155 Micah Murphy dec. Andy Sorensen6-2 �Page 10- The Hastings Banner- Thursday. January 16,1986 Scoreboard YMCA-Youth Council calendar of events Hastings YMCA Youth Council Calendar of Events Jan. 6-Jan. 31 Monday Adult Womens Volleyball-Exercise: 7:30­ 9:30 p.m., Hastings Jr. High West Gym; Mens C League Basketball: 6:30-10 p.m. Hastings Jr. High Gym; Body Works: 6-7 p.m. Northwestern Gym; High School Indoor Soccer: 7.30-9:30 p.m., High School Gym. Tuesday Body Works: 9:15-10:15 a m., Jr. High East Gym; Mens B League Basketball: Jr. High West Gym; Round Dance: 7-9 p.m. Northeastern Gym; Karate - 6-10 p.m., Hastings Jr. High East Gym. Wednesday Mens B League Basketball: Jr. High West Gym; Body Works: 6-7 p.m., Northwestern Gym; Adult Indoor Soccer: 6-10 p.m. Hastings Jr. High School East Gym; High School 3on 3 Basketball: 7:30-9:30 p.m. High School Gyms. Thursday Body Works: 9:15-10:15 a m., UJk.W. Hall (Woodland Ave.); Mens A League Basket­ ball: Hastings Jr. High School West Gym; Karate: 6-10 p.m., Hastings Jr. High East Gym. Friday Tumbling: 3-5 p.m. Northwestern Gym. Saturday Youth Basketball: 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Hastings Jr. High Elast Gym and West Gym. (No meeting on Jan. 25); Body Works: 9-10 a.m., Hastings Jr. High Study Hall. Special Meetings and Activities: YMCA Board Meeting: Jan. 16-7:30 p.m., Hastings City Council Chambers. Words for the Ys Mens Basketball 3 on 3 High School Basketball Standings A League Standings Razor* Edge.............................................................. 1 0 Wayland.................. I 0 Rodeos........................................................................0 1 McDonalds................................................................ 0 1 B Minor League Boomtown............................................. Hastings Mutual.......................................................5 1 Art Meade................................................................. 3 3 Pennock......................................................................2 4 Chick N Fin................................................................2 4 Hostings Oxygen................................................... 0 6 B Major League Citizens.......................................................................a 1 Hostings Mfg............... . ...........................................4 1 Flexlob ................................................................1 4 C 4 B Discount........................................................... I 4 C League Neils Ins......................................................................5 0 Corls Market............................................................. 4 I Vikings........................................................................ 2 3 J-Ad Graphics............... ......................................... 2 3 Riverbend.............. ,.................................................. 2 3 Rotary...........................................................................1 4 RESULTS... B Minor League - Hostings Mutual 45 vs. Pennock Hospital 42; Art Meode Auto 51 vs. Boom­ town 55. Hastings Oxygen 38 vs. Chick N Fin 74. B Major league - Hostings Mlg. 66 vs. C 8 B Discount 53; Flexfob 49 vs. Citizens 62. A League • Razors Edge 70 vs. Rodees 68; Wayland 85 vs. McDonalds 70. W 9 10 Grodes Final Four.............................................................. • Villonova.................... .......................................... 1 Wolverines............................................................... 0 Sixers............... .......................................................... 0 Supreme Court ...................................................... 0 60 L 0 0 1 I 0 11 12 Grades Wacky Woopers ............................ 1 0 Drakes Crue .................................................... । 0 Basketball Busters .......................................... • 0 Stubbles .............................. ..................................I 0 Silly Shooters .............................. ——• •••' 0 Radicals.............................. 0 I Williams Hoopsters........................................ 0 I Zepplms HI.............................-............................. 0 l F-18t.......................................... 0 । F-IOOs.................................... 0 1 GAME RESULTS 9 10 Grodes Wolverines 9 v* Final Four 32; Sixers 16 vs. Villanova 17. 11 12 Grades: Radicals 11 vs. Wacky Woopors IB, Drakes Crue 32 vs. Williams Hoopslers 14; Basketball Busters 30 vs. Zepplins IK 28: F-18s 19 vs. Stubbles 24; F-100 Forfeited to Silly Shooters. Monday Exercise and Vollevball - Any ladies who would like to play volleyball and participate in an exercise program are in­ vited to the West Jr High School even Monday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The instructor is Sue Oom and the cost is $5. The fee is payable at the door. There is no preregistration for this activity. The program will continue until March 17. Adult Morning Jogging - Because of the lack of participation, the YMCA-Youth Council will discontinue its early morning jogging program this Friday. Jan. 17. If vou are interested in participating in a program like this, call the YMCA at 945-4574. and when enough participants express an interest a program will be developed. Saturday Morning Basketball - Anyone who would still like to participate in the YMCA and Youth Council’s Saturday morning basketball may still do so by coming to lhe Hastings Jr. High this Saturday, Jan. IB at one of the following times: Jr. High boys. 8-9, West Gym; 2nd grade boys, 11-12, East Gym; 3rd grade boys. 8:30-9:39. East Gym; 4th grade boys, 9:45­ 10:45, East Gym; 5th grade boys. 9-10, West Thur*. A.M. Lilfys Alley........ ................................................................. 42 Keelers ......................................................................... 40 AAodeODoy.................................................................. 38’6 GiHons Const ........................................................36 Provinciol No. 1........................................................... 35% Slow Pokes.............._....................... 33 Irene s Beouty Shop................................................... 32% Russ s Gols....................................................................32% Hummers........ __ ............................................... „............ 31 Provinciol No. 2.............................................................. .X Bosleys......................................................................... 28 Sisters. .................................................... 1.................... 19 GOOD GAMES.. J. Gosper 173; I Stomm 145. C. Stuart 187 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... M. Atkinson 185-516; V. Service 175-509; J. McMillon 191-526; I. Bohs 203-530; S. VanDenBurg 191-542; D. Keeler 170-464; c. Hawkins 149-424; 5. Pennington 181-497. P. Service 156-431; P. Fisher 174-469; M. Steinbreocher 163-400; P. Beach 157-444; K. Formon 172-472. FovrD'sgJ............. ..................... I.3 Moore Sale*..................................................................... . Woodland Soles................................................. (>.4 HIGH GAAAES ANO SERIES MEN S Cooper 166. R Eaton 520; R. House 209; D. Castelain 198; D. Tolles 186; D. Johnson 200-508; D. Keast 170; B. Madden 539. M. Norris 202 512; D. Skedgell 182. HIGH GAMES AND SERIES WOMEN... B. Wilkins 194-503; A. Wilcox 170-421; 0. Slovonski 148; D. Cottelain 184-479; D. Hollman 161. J. Eaton 166; E. Johnson 186; L. Moore 159-428 Mon. Mixer* Signs Tire Service.............................................47%-28% Bob t Restaurant ...................................44*6-31% Hostings F lower Shop ............................................43-33 Hastings Bowl............................................................ 43-33 SRSStitchery.................................. w........................ 43-33 Art Meode Auto Sales.................................. 41 *6-34% Champion Tox Service............................. 41-35 County Seat lounge..................................................39-37 Deweys Auto Body................................................... 39-37 Mxhelob............................................................37 % -38 * > Mexican Connexion...................................... □7’6-38' 1 Trowbridge Service..................................................36-40 Volley Realty... ........................................................... 35-41 5*8 Her...................... ................. -33’6-42% Deems Hubei Triple A............................. —............33-43 Cinder Drugs............ ................ 33«3 Gu rboch s............................................................ 37 -44 Allien 8 A*ssoc............................................ ........ 25 51 HIGH GAAAES AND SERIES B Cuddohee ’63; 3. Marsh 192. S. Honlord 189. S Nelson 172. M. Snyder 183: C. Wilcox 163; G. Purdum 21*2-526; D. Kelley 209-509. I. Cole 167; M. Nystrom 172. D. Lof­ tus 193: J. Solmes 170; F Ruthruff 192; B. Johnson 168: E. Johnson 185; V. Powers 165: B. Jones 161; H. Service 177; S. Kelloy 166; J. Green 169; H. Hewitt 1B6. Thursday Twister* Hastings Auto. Hooting.............. .................. 42’6-29’6 Andrus................................................................. 41%-30% Hastings Mutual............................................. .39% -32 % Shamrock..................................................................... 38-34 Burnt Refrigeration.........................................36%-35% Fun Time Golt.................................................... 35-33 Mini Champs............................................................... 33.39 Hastings Bowl32% - 39% J 8 M Service............................................................... 32-40 MC Sporting Goods..........................26%-45% HIGH GAAAES... D. Smith 163;J.Blough 178; G. Wilson 157; I. Tilley 192: 5. Cole 159; D. Staines 168; P. Wright 137; B. Stile 147; B. Kruko 175; C. Jenkins 147; K. Honeysett 175; D. Norton 155. HIGH GAAAES AND SERIES... M. Snyder 174-454; B. Bowman 152-416; P. Koop 188-492: S. Keeler 162-475; D. Kelley 210-567; N. Taylor 172-455. Middle Villa Lanes Thur. Midnight Mixed Ato W« Hovin Fun Yo».......... ............. 13-3 T*rmma1ors............... . 10 6 9 7 Pm Hoods............... ............... High Rollers ................. ............. 97 Mor. Boor ............................. ................ 9 7 lost Coil........ .............................. ........ .. ...........................9-7 c Z Pidt Up ...................... 8-8 No Names ...... ............. ........ ................................. 7 9 Mrthts........................................ ...................................... 79 PWK.......................................... .................................... 7-9 Hammer City ................... ., 6 1C Triple Action.................. .................... 2 U HIGH GAMES ANO SERIES J Marble 216 598 D Monn.ng 225 583. D Word 211 539 G Steele 5l5 D. Mugridge 50) ...next week! January 16 WRESTLING Sturgis................................................ 6:30 p.m. January 17 VOLLEYBALL Lakeview, Harper Creek .... 5:30 p.m. January 17 BASKETBALL at Hillsdale.......................................6:00 p.m. January 18 WRESTLING at Comstock Inv............................... 9:30 a.m. January 21BASKETBALL Lakewood......................................... 6:00 p.m. January 23 WRESTLING ot Albion........................................... 6:30 p.m. January 24 VOLLEYBALL at Hillsdale.......................................5:30 p.m. People travel for miles to enjoy the great outdoors in the winter that we have right at our backdoors in Barry County. Thur*. Angels lewis Realty......................................... ........... ....... SAXON SPORTS Winter Fun ...in Barry County! Gold... Tan___ Block.. Red.... White.. Green GAME RESULTS... Gold 7 vs. White 4; Tan 9 vs. Rod 4; Block 6 vs. Green 4. Little Brown Jug......................................................... 51-24 Pennock Hospital...................................................... 41-35 McDonalds of Hastings............................................38-38 Formula Industries.......................... 36-40 Formula Realty...........................................................31-45 Hostings City Bonk...................................................31-45 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES D. Snyder 181; C. Dawe 152: C. Gcrlinger 156; J. Daniels 178; L. Tilley 199; B. Ronquette 166; N. McDonald 161; C. Cuddohee 164; M. Plount 150; L. Decker 165; C. Brockett 128. Tues. Mixed girls. 12:30-1:30, W'est Gym: 7-8 grade girls. 11:30-12:30. West Gym. ENJOY... Adult Indoor Soccer Snowmobiling... Bowling results Hostings Fiber Glass ....................................................4.0 Hollifox Snowplowing ............................................... 3.) Marsh's Refrigeration..................................................3.I Formula Realty............................................................. .... Riverbend Travel—.......................................... 2-2 Skedgell Well Drilling. ............................................ j.g Gym; 6th grade hoys. 10:15-11:15, West Gum; 2nd grade girls. 2:15-3, East Gym; 3-4 grade girls. 1:30-2:15. East Gym; 5-6 grade You'll find excellent snowmobile trails in the Yankee Springs area east of Bassett Lake and south of Gun Lake Road, plus access at Yankee Springs Golf Course to the West Michigan Snowmobile Trail, that opens hundreds of miles of open riding areas. Cross Country Skiing... Yankee Springs Recreation Area also offers two-way cross country skiing trails, plus trails are set up at Charlton Park and in the Hastings Nature Area. Ice Fishing... Some 40 lakes have public access points, including major lakes like Gun Lake, Long Lake, Thornapple Lake, Jordan Lake and dozens of smaller lakes. Angling choices inctude blue­ gill, perch and other panfish and spearing for muskie and pike. Winter fun begins here at home in Barry County! The only Northern County in Southern Michigan. Hastings Mfg. Co. Chrome Room.................................................................306 Machine Room........................................................... 312% Viking............................................................................268% McDonalds....................................................................... 245 Leftovers......................................................................241 % Office.................................................................................247 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... W. Birman 511. Rec. No. 3 J 8 J Auto........................ 44) Borry Auto............... —.................................................... 44) Bobs Service ......... ......................................................□-! Stofwort Bldrs ............................................................... .3.) Freeport Supply............................................................ 2-2 Stolters Elevator...... ..................................................... 2-2 Carlton Center Exc...................................................... 1.3 Deckers Elev................................................................... . Yoders Sunoco............................................................... 0 4 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES J Bornhort 575: C. Morfin 521. K. Price 207-507. T Eckert 505 J. Kielorowtki 501 Wed. P.M. Bowling League ArtAAeode ................ ... ....... ................................ 50-22 Alllen t Assoc......................... ................................ 42-30 M 8 Mt........................................ ................................ 41-31 Hair Core Center....................... ................................ 41-31 Macy Pharmacy........................ ................................ 42-32 Gillont Conti............................ ................................ 36 36 lifettylet .............................. ................................ 35 37 Nothville Locker....................... ...................... 32-40 Handy t Shirtt........................... ...................... J1%-36% Weltont Inc................................. ................................ 30-42 Vorney t Slopes ................... .................................28-44 Avenue Pub.................. . .......... .......................21%-46% HIGH GAMES I. I'll., no 1 McM'llo 2'd N Hummel 213; M. Snyder 194; S. Vandenburg 192. B. Hathaway 188 B. Moody 185. S. Pennington 188; I. Elliston 179; 8 Vrogindewey 176. F. Schneider 173: N. Taylor 172; P. Frederickson 171; R. Kuwmpel 169; P. Croninger 169; V. Slocum 166; D. Gowan 161; B. Joppie 161; S. Sansincino 154. R. Mize 148; P. Godbey 145. HIGH SERIES.... L. Tilley 578; J. McMillon 554; S. Vandenburg 540; 8. Hathaway 532; M. Sndyer 525. R. Kuempel 483: B. Moody 482; N. Taylor 479; N. Hummel 473: P. Croninger 444. SPLITS CONVERTED... J. McQuern 5-10. 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B Pierce 152 J Koetje 171. L Blakely 177 K Chnstopher 181 J Skedgell 165. C. Cuddohee 188 F Cud daheo 155, B. Lambert 159, M. Moore 169. A. lethcoo 161 B Whittaker 201. J. Hickey 173; B. Blakely 179 J. Gardner 192; L Bohs 201-562. B. Thomason 154. SPLITS CONVERTED... J Doster 3 7-10 B. Wilkins 2-4-79 I Bohs 2-7-10. Hastings Hotel This section sponsored by J-Ad Graphics, the featured advertisers and the following businesses: [A,o, Ow> Ho»p.>«l •, Barry Lumber Home Center Ben Franklin Store IC3 w*»i Stote o> JeHotten Felpausch Food Center FwwfooOt u.o< Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. ot tetuxom. t.<oll.n«. Cinder Pharmacy HOW Slate Street Hastings Press tuw Stet*Sweet HttUngt City Bank City Food & Beverage Ope-tew. lellpm Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. Wren Funtrtl Homas National Bank of Hasting* one* lor ,ov Lil* Home Swtinevt on Corner ol W Stole ol Broodwo, Patten Monument Brown** Custom Interiors County Seat Lounge The JCPenney Co. 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She was the 1979 recipient of the Barry County Human Services Award for contributions in the area of aging, social services, health and substance abuse. • In accepting the nomination for a third term as chairperson, Hoare thanked the board for their hard work in 1985 and cautioned that 1986 "will be extremely dif­ ficult for the poor and elderly served by the agency." “The deficit reduction initiatives at the Federal level will impact harshly upon the less fortunate among us as nearly all domestic programs will take substantial cuts," she added. Hoare encouraged the board to be diligent, creative and accountable in finding local solutions to local problems. Michael Buckley, director of planning and community development for the City of Battle Creek, was re-elected vice chair­ person of the board. Ruth McMickens, representing the Calhoun Area Vocational Center was re-elected board treasurer, and Evelyn Brower representing Barry County at large has been elected secretary’. New members and the groups they represent are Ann Shafer, a Calhoun County Commissioner. Jo Ann Cribbs. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Greg Laham. Head Start Policy Council. Leah Napilot. Calhoun County at Large and Brenda Franklin. Calhoun County at Large. Other board members and the groups they represent are Ted McKelvey, a Barry County Commissioner. Edwin Lutz a St. Joseph County Commissioner. Fredrick Lilue, serving for Branch County Com­ missioner Irene Whitten. Marian Burch, a Calhoun County Commissioner, Dan Detterman. Battle Creek Chamber of Com­ merce, Eugene McCoy. Battle Creek Public School. Al Grothuis. Federal Center. Gordon Glen, Tri County Labor Agency, Walter Nichols, Albion Public Schools. William Clark, Foster Grandparent Advisory Council, Deborah Hohn. Head Start Policy Council, and Norval Platz. Elder Services Policy Advisory Council. Three stand trial for murder Three suspects, charged with the October slaying in Barry County of Lansing man Rodney Allen Fancher, have been bound over for trial in Eaton County Circuit Court. Anna Marie Bushard, 47 of Lansing and her son-in­ law Harold Stevens, 34 of Potterville, along with their alleged hired gunman 32-year-old Tony Hill of Charlotte, faced charges of first degree murder and consipiracy to commit murder in Eaton County’s 56th District Court Monday. A fourth person, Peggy Stevens, had also been charged in the murder but was set free on a personal recognizance bond. Reports say Peggy Stevens, the wife of Harold Stevens and daughter of Anna Bushard, became the prosecution's “key witness" after she agreed to testify in ex- change for immunity. None of her testimony will be used against her husband. The victim Fancher, 24, had been reported missing Oct. 4 by his fiance, Cora Bushard. who is the daughter of Anna Bushard and sister of Peggy Stevens, after he did not return home from the Blinkerlite Bar in Potterville the evening of Oct. 3. On Oct. 5, Fancher’s body was found along Bivens Road in Baltimore Township of Barry County, with a single gunshot wound to the chest. Hill and the three family members were later arrested last month after a witness told police of a plan between them to murder Fancher because of “internal family problems”. ’ During the two days of testimony prior to the suspects being bound over for trial, “Walk for Warmth” fundraiser planned by South Central CAA by Steve Horton The South Central Community Action Agency is planning a 'Walk for Warmth' next month, its goal being to raise money for the organization’s Targeted Fuel Assistance (FTA) program. Barry County Commissioner Rae Hoare— who is also chairman of lhe CAA boardinformed her fellow commissioners of that planned fundraiser at the county board’s Tuesday meeting. “Because of a cut in federal (government) appropriations," Hoare told the county board, “the money available for FTA has been reduced. This ‘Walk for Warmth’ will be similar to the CROP Walk, with money raised in each county remaining in that county." The South Central CAA covers Barry, Calhoun, Branch, and St. Joseph Counties. Hoare said that without some additional funds fa- the FTA program, there will be families "going cold this winter”. She noted that the CA A’s effort is to help people in need who don’t meet the qualification guidelines for Dept, of Social Services assistance. Hoare told the commissioners there were over 1,600 families in the four counties who needed this kind of help. "Last year the FTA helped 800 households and for every family helped, there were three we couldn’t help because we didn’t have enough money," she said. "It seems like we could all chip in for something like this (’Walk for Warmth’)," she added. "We know there are people out there going cold." Tenative date for the ‘Walk1, she said, is Feb. 15. Peggy Stevens reportedly told authorities that Fancher refused to let her and her husband see her sister's son, Brian. She had said that Fancher was treating Brian badly and that he would not allow the Stevens’ to see or talk to him. Stevens reportedly said her mother had wanted her and her husband to take action concerning the situation, and that her mother wanted Fancher killed because just beating him up would not do. Peggy Stevens then reportedly said her husband had a discussion with Hill, who allegedly thought he could have Fancher shot. She said that the Stevenses did not Assessments (continued from page 1) last year of no one knowing until we got to the county commission that there was a problem," Larry Ainslie, city attorney, said. The city appealed both the residential and the commercial tax assessments set by the county to the State Tax Tribunal, last year, but lost the appeal in both cases. Payne said a six percent increase would be more in line with findings from last year's county assessment studies. Last year the county recommended a three percent in­ crease in commercial properties, the state recommended 12Vi, and the city wound up spreading six. Jf the 25 percent increase is approved by the county, the state board of assessors will then examine county assessments to determine if they reflect statewide values. Then a state equalized value is presented to each county and must be adjusted ac­ cordingly on local assessments. City assessments are mailed out in the Iasi part of February and will not, Payne said, reflect the recommended 25 percent county increase. Should businesses be assessed a larger amount after the state sets its equalized value the last part of May, they will be notified of the change and told what their individual increase will be. In the meantime, property owners will have a chance to appeal the city’s assessment when the city’s Board of Review holds hearings in March. know that he would actually commit the crime himself. According to reports, Stevens testified that Hill said be and Fancher had met in a bar in Potterville and later went for a drive. He had allegedly stopped the car at the scene of the shooting, and asked Fancher to retreive something from the trunk. When Fancher got out of the car, Hill allegedly brandished a shotgun and killed him. Hill, who is being held in the Eaton County Jail along with Bushard and Harold Stevens, will be arraigned today, while Bushard and Stevens will be arraigned for trial Jan. 23. Peggy Stevens remains free on a personal recognizance bond. Bushard's attorney Charles Stiles reportedly entered a motion to have his client undergo a mental competency test at the state forensic center in Ypsilanti. District Judge Kenneth Hansen denied a motion to have the trial moved to Barry County. Marriage licenses announced Michael Anson, 25, Delton and Deborah Carey, 28, Delton. Ben Heath, Jr., 27, Hastings and Tammy Bumworth, 25, Hastings. Ronald Wymer, 27, Hastings and Julie Cook, 21, Hastings. James Petry, 52, Delton and Barbara Warren, 48, Delton. Bernard L. Reid, 38, Nashville and Priscilla Keeler, 3o, Dowling. Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315. Order of the Eastern Star held a Joint School of In­ struction with Mulliken Chapter No. 161 at Mulliken on Monday at 7 p.m., with Delores Waldo. Grand Conductress of the Grand Chapter of Michigan and from Wacousta as instructor. The Lake Odessa Chapter held its regular meeting on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. After the business meeting, refresh­ ments were served in the dining room by Florence and George Fetterman and Laurel Garlinger. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. The Women's Fellowship of the First Congregational Church met Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the church dining room. The lesson on Patience' was presented by the president, Janet Thomas, while the devotions were given by Betty Carey. For the program, Marilyn Garlinger read from the book, 'Meeting God at Every Turn’, by Catherine (Mrs. Peter) Marshall. Refreshments were served by Maxine Torrey, assisted by Doris McCaul. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 1:30 p.m. in the church dining room. Reine Peacock accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Michael Winkler and Sarah and Tim of Woodland to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Carey, Jr. at Portland for a belated Christmas dinner on Saturday. Others in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Winkler and sons Evan and Kyle of Hastings, and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Winkler and Carol, Darrin and Patrick. All enjoyed the family gathering with an exchange of gifts as well as dinner. The Lake Odessa Historical Society will meet January 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lake Manor community room. The guest speaker will be Dr. W.B. Frankfurter, director of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, who will be showing slides, using double projectors, for an introduction in museum organization and who will also speak on procedures of establishing a museum and development of a community project. Floyd and Lorraine Bronson are on an extended vacation during the winter and are spending their time in the southern and southwest states, as well as visiting their daughter and family in Texas. Lewis Robinson and Cecile Perin were at Saranac on Tuesday, and she attended a Rebekah meeting at the home of Ethel Walter. Irene Fender, who has been a resident at Lake Manor, is now a resident at the Provincial House in Hastings where she will be cared for. Sister Carmella Conway of Ubly and Sister Magdalena of Wright and Sister William Mary of New Orleans. La., spent New Year's weekend with their sister. Reine Peacock, and family. Callers were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock and Mary and Lori of Westphalia. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Carey. Jr. of Portland. Mrs. Duane Glasgow of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Peacock, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock, local. A daughter. Trisha May. weighing eight pounds and five ounces was bom December 29 to Brian and Jenny Sandborn of Orange Park, Fla. The baby has lots of grandparents — Mr. and Mrs. William Sandborn and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Walkington of Portland; great - grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sandborn of Sunfield, Norma Bever, Mr. and Mrs. Ora Walkington and Mrs. Dale Kauf­ man of Portland; and also great - great grandmothers, Mrs. Riley Sandborn and Mrs. Arlo Aves of Portland and Mrs. Alfred Goodrich of Sunfield. Sorry. Gaylia and Charles, your last name of Brooks was omitted from the news item. Hospice meeting set for January 16 Barry Community Hospice will hold its first Annual meeting on Jan. 16 at the Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St, Hastings, MI. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend this meeting and learn the progress which has been made since its inception in December 1984. Volunteers are always needed and this will be an opportunity to acquire knowledge of what Hospice is really about. Please plan to attend. Local serviceman completes training Army Private Matthew T. Davis, son of Robert W. and Sandra L. Davis of 721 S. Church St., Hastings, has completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. During the training, students received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army his.tory and traditions. He is a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School. astings Javings & Qoan TWQ,DAYSj "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" 136 E. State Street Hastings. Michigan ARE YOU A LOTTERY EXPERT? Statement of Condition CO 3 ...the Zf clue ((• to a \\ better \\ h Advertise two days every week and get... jU BIG CIRCULATION Checking Account! — ata — LOW COST TUESDAY you get full area convenient and less costly for... coverage with the Reminder. Now, a minimum balance of only $300.00 assures you of unlimited check-writing privileges with no service charges of any kind. Should your balance fall below the required minimum, your charge for that month will be only $3.00. 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Without the $369millinn IxXtery contri­ bution to the Slate School Aid Fund, il would hove cost each Michigan household amXher SI 15 in direct taxer, to maintain the same level of education 7. The Latteryk $369 million contribution to the State School Aid Fund in lhe last fiscal year accounted for approximately 23 percent of the total $16 billion budget Send your Lxtery question to: Winners Circle. Michigan Lottery. PO Box 30077 Lansing. Ml 48909 If your question is used, you will receive 50 free instant game tickets �Page 12 — The Hastings Barner — Thursday, January 16,1986 Hastings man charged with criminal sexual assault of girl A Hastings man has been bound over to Barry County Circuit Court on charges of first degree criminal sexual conduct stemming frcm an assault on a 13-year-old girl. The charges against Albert M. Arens, 29, of 226 S. Washington St., Hastings, c«rry a possible sentence of up to life in prison. Arens was bound over to circuit court January 6. The charges allege that Arens is a second offender, having been convicted of third degree criminal sexual conduct in 1981. James E. Trimm, 31, of 11594 Alling Road, Plainwell, pled guilty in circuit court January 6 to fourth degree criminal sexual conduct. Trimm was charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct and pled to lhe lesser charges in a plea arrangement. Trimm will be sentenced January 24. Keith D. Kooiman, Jr., 4576 Robertson Rd., Middleville, was charged in 56th District Court December 30 with first degree criminal sexual conduct. Kooiman pled guilty to a reduced charge of assault and battery and was given two years probation and $75 in court costs. Randy L. Byler, 23, of 4681 Marshall in Kentwood, who was convicted of attempting to sexually assault a 12-year-o'd boy at Yankee Springs Campground, was sentenced Friday to three years’ probation with the first six months in Barry County Jail. Byler was ordered to pay $900 in court costs and also the cost of the victim's counseling. Ralph Blocksma, 29, of Middleville, was given five years probation with 12 months of it in Barry County Jail at his sentencing in Barry County Circuit Court January 3 for attempted criminal sexual conduct. Blocksma was convicted of attempting to sexually assault a 15-year-old girl. Middleville Fire Dept, awaits suspension study The Thornapple Township Board, the Middleville Fire Department and six suspended firemen are still awaiting a study that would determine if the suspended men have a valid grievance against the depart­ ment Township Supervisor Don Boysen said no formal action was taken concerning the firemen at the township's meeting Monday. The six firemen, Rick Erway, Terry Tolan, Brian Bennett Jeffery Bauer, Randy Eaton and Terry Kelley were suspended by the Middleville fire depar tment in November for allegedly divulging departmental in­ formation to nut<Hers and other alleged offenses. At a township meeting held Dec. 16, the board agreed to table a request of Fire Chief Bob Kenyon to expel the six men, in order to allow the West Michigan Fire Chiefs Association conduct an evaluation of the fire deparment. At Monday's meeting, it was learned the WMFCA plans to meet with the township officials, the fire chief and the six suspended firemen at the end of the month, and to conduct their evaluation of the department. Boysen said all seem to be in support of the departmental study. The men meanwhile remain on suspension. SERVICE DIRECTORY BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dry Cleaning for PImmMM2«5 OKU: 7-5:3# Mm.-Fri.'Sat «1:M CAR & TRUCK REPAIR 1435 S. 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Individual Health • Form • Business Group Health • Mobile Home Retirement • Personal Belongings Life • Rental Property Home • Motorcycle Auto s^isos JIM, JOHN, DAVE at 945-3412 Kim Andrus, 28, son of former Hastings insurance agent Clifford Andrus is listed in good condition at Pennock Hospital after a new years day farm accident that broke his leg. Clifford Andrus, who was driving the tractor that pulled the machine, said Kim was clearing chaff from an empty manure spreader the two men were using to retrieve firewood, when his pantleg became caught in the power take-off. The younger Andrus, of Landon Road, instantly suffered a compound fracture of his left leg. Andrus underwent 3Mi hours surgery following his admittance to Pennock Hospital. Andrus worked for his father at Andrus Insurance Agency in Hastings for 94 years and has been a farmer all his life. "His attitude has been very good," said Clifford Andrus, who added, "it only took a short time to happen but it will take about a year to get over." Andrus' doctors report he may be well enough to return home next week. Middleville man charged perjury after arrest Middleville man Roy F. Taylor pled guilty Friday to attempted subordination of per­ jury in Barry County District Court. Taylor, 37, of 7499 Duncan Lake Road, was charged with perjury and conspiracy for trying to have someone else claim they were driving when Taylor was stopped for driving while intoxicated. Perjury and conspiracy charges were dropped in a plea arrangement and Taylor was found guilty of attempted subordination of perjury, for which he will be sentenced January 24. Taylor also pled guilty to being an habitual offender, in which case his sentence can be enhanced by the court. The man who claimed to be driving the car, Rick Raak of 5401 Gun Lake Road, Hastings, has been charged with perjury and conspiracy also; he is scheduled to plead guilty to the charge erf attempted subor­ dination of perjury Friday. Sam’s Joint burglar found guilty, sentenced to three years probation Paul D. Burns. 22. of 4964 Eastern. S.E., will spend three months in lhe Barry County jail and pay $665.43 in court costs and restitution for his part in a Sam’s Other Joint burglary, May 20. Burns was sentenced Friday in Barry County Circuit Court; he was also given three years’ probation. Arraigned in Circuit Court January 3 on a charge of breaking into the Tick Tock Restaurant in Hastings was Kevin J. Tobias of 770 Pntchardville Rd., Hastings. Tobias pled guilty to the charge and faces sen­ tencing January 17. Tobias could receive up to 10 years in prison for the crime. Stanley W. Guthrie, 5997 114 Mile Rd., Burlington, stood mute at his arraignment January 3 on charges of breaking and en­ tering two private dwellings and of being an habitual offender. An automatic not guilty plea was entered and a trial date was set for March 3. A pre-trial was held Friday for John E. Burandt. 22. of 3403 E. Center Rd., Hastings. Burandt is charged with breaking into Hastings Motor Parts last September. A February 3 trial date was set. ‘Hungry’ youth pleads guilty to food theft Young offender sentenced to Jackson on drug bust Jon P. Creek, who just turned 21 the day before his sentencing for delivery and manufacture of cocaine, will have to go to Jackson Prison. Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming has decided. Defense attorney Randall Levine told the court Friday that since Creek had just turned 21, he would, if given the usual penalty for his drug involvement, be sent to the state penitentiary in Jackson rather than Riverside Correctional Facility Levine said Creek, a first-time offender as an adult, would be exposed to adverse criminal elements in Jackson. Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes argued that Creek be sentenced as an adult since Creek was a chronic juvenile offender. Levine told the court that Creek had had psychological and mental problems since he was a youth and "needs to be rehabilitated, not sent to Jackson." Deming disagreed, telling Creek "you are an adult now" and must face the penalties incurred by Creek’s actions. Creek was sentenced to 18 months minimum. In another drug-related case. Donald L. Workman, 27, of 832 Greenwood Dr., Mid­ dleville, will stand trial February 24 on a charge that he delivered and-or manufac­ tured marijuana. A pre-trial was held January 3; if Work­ man is found guilty he could receive four years in prison and-or a $2,000 fine. A 17-year-old Martin youth told Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming Friday that he hadn't eaten for two days when he went into a home on Boysen Road, December 10, and took some food out of a freezer. Steven D. Antles, of 1528 N. Main SL, was arrested on charges of breaking and entering and larceny from a building. Breaking and entering charges were dropped when Antles pled guilty to larceny from a building Friday, and the judge set sentencing for January 24. Antles told the court that “my parents kicked me out and I hadn’t eaten in two days." He took some ice cream and some rolls, he said. ■rea Ohituariei — Martha (Maus) Lorenzo Martha (Maus) Lorenzo. 60, of 610 S. Market. Hastings died Tues., Jan. 14,1986 at Pennock Hospital. She was bom March 28, 1925 in Chicago, the daughter of Lorenzo F. and Lulu (Stierle) Maus. She moved to Hastings in 1927 and graduated from Hastings High School in 1943. She attended Albion College. Mrs. Lorenzo was employed with E.W. Bliss for 25 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Surviving are one son. James M. Lorenzo of West Palm Beach. Fla. and her mother. Mrs. Lulu Maus of Hastings. She has donated her body to science and a memorial servicewill be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings. Get results with a Banner Classified Call TODAY! 948-8051 (Reach the “Weekend Market!” Legal Notices LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING 321 S. Mickipn. Hutafs Hastings farmer doing well after accident NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made ond lhe term* and condition* ol o certain Mortgage mode by Russell G. Motion ond wife Vicki Ma*ten. Mortgagor*, to Mile* Home* Division ot Intllco Corporation, a Connecticut cor­ poration. Mortgagee, doled the 25th day of August, 1978 ond recorded in lhe office of lhe Rogislor of Daed* for lhe County of Borry, and State of Michigan, on the 11 th day of September. 1978, In Uber 238. Page 910, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this Notice, principal and interest, late charges, taxes and Insur­ ance. the sum of Sixty-Six Thou­ sand Seven Hundred Forty and 74/100 ($66,740.74) Dollar*, and no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by soid Mortgage, or ony part here­ of. Now. therefore, by virtue of lhe power of sole contained In said Mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made ond provided, notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the 18th day of February. 1986. at 10:00 in the forenoon, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot public auction, to the highest bidder, at lhe Barry County Building. 720 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan (that being the build­ ing where the Circuit Court for the County of Borry is held) of the premises described in said Mortgage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on said Mortgage, with interest thereon al the rate of nine and one half (9-%%) percent per annum and oil legal costs, charges ond expenses, includ ing lhe attorney lees allowed by low. ond also ony sum or sums for taxes ond ir once which may be paid oy the Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest In the premises. Said premises ore situated in the Township of Baltimore. County of Borry. ond Stole of Michigan and described o* follows: A parcel of land In the North­ west '/« of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, described o* commencing 1336.SO feel East of lhe Northwest corner of sold Section 20. thence South 1640 76 feet to the true point ol beginning, thence East 214.50 leet. thence North 510.00 feet, thence West 313.50 leet, thence South 214 leet more or les* to the South line of the East 30 acre* ol lhe Northwest 7« of the Northwest '/« ol soid Section, thence East along soid South lino 99 feet, thence South 296 feel more or less to the point ot beginning. Subject to highway right ol way along lhe East side thereof. Tho redemption period shall he six (6) months from tho doto ot sale pursuant to MSA 27A.3240. Dated January 8.1986 MILES HOMES DIVISION OF INSILCO CORPORATION 4700 Nathan lone P.O. Box413l0 Minneapolis. Minnesota 55442 By: Robert F. Wordrop, II MILLER. CANFIELD. PADDOCK AND STONE 12C0 Compau Square Plaxo 99 Monroe Avenue. N.W Grand Rapid*. Ml 49503 (2-8) COMMON COUNCIL — DECEMBER 23. 1985 — Common Council mat in reg­ ular session In the City Council Chambers, City Holl. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. December 23. 1985, ot 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook presiding. Present at roll call were: Cu­ sack. Fuhr. Gray, Jasperse. Mil­ ler ond Walton. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusack that the minutes of the December 9. meeting be approved a* read and signed by lhe May­ or and City Clerk. Yeas: All Absent; Two. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton, thot the excuses ol Campbell and Bennett be ap­ proved as read. Yeas: All Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Gray that the letter from the Borry Int. School District ap­ proving the collection of onehalf of the 1986-87 school foxes during the summer of 1986 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Fuhr that the letter from the Department of Commerce, stating that lhe Michigan Equity Fund grant applied for to help fund the tram on railrood right of way optioned by the City, Io Charlton Pork, which was not selected for funding, be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Miller that lhe letter from the Thornapple Valley Bikers re­ questing the use of Fish Hatch­ ery Pork for Cross Country Ski lessons on Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. during January and use of the lights, be submitted to the Insurance Committee ond be reviewed by the City Attor- Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Gray, thot lhe letter of re­ signation from Mary Spackmon from the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Ap­ peal* o* of December 31. 1985. due to being elected to serve on the Hasting* City Council os of January 1, 1986 os Third Ward Aldermon, be received ond thank you letter sent lor serving. Yeas: All Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Miller thot the letter from Borry County Transit on their service to the community ond the continued use of the "Bus Slop" on the corner ol Church and Slate, bo received and placed on file, with continued use of the temporary perking space (Bus Slop). Yeas: All Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Miller that lhe Thank You" from Louise Erway lor Howers sent on the passing of her hus­ band Ward, be received and placed on file. Yeos: All Absent: Two. Carried. Invoice* read: Monotron...................... $3,334.84 Marblehead lime 1.761.19 West Shore Services ... 1.200.00 Moved by Cusack, supporied by Gray thot the above invoices be allowed os read. Yeos: Cusack, Fuhr. Gray. Jas­ perse. Miller and Walton. Absent Campbell ond Bennett Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Fuhr thot the maintenance agreement with C & R Appliance Service be renewed for one year, ond the Mayor be authorizud to sign contract effective January 1. 1986. Yeas: Walton. Miller. Jasperse. Gray. Fuhr. Absent Cornbell ond Bennett. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Wolton that lhe street lighting petition for street lighting on East St. from Woodland Ave. to approximately 200lt North on East St. bo received and re­ ferred to lhe Street Lighting Committee. Yeas: All Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Walton that the Lease with the Hastings Public Library be ap­ proved with the change in No. 5 to read "excluding the grounds and sidewalk surrounding said building" rather than "including windows, and the grounds sur­ rounding said building". Yoos: Cusack, Fuhr. Gray. Mil­ ler and Walton. Absent: Campbell and Bennett. Noys: Jasperse. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supporied by Gray, that the resolution to amend the grant request #3-260043-0185 for the development of the Hastings Airport with federal aid be approved and Charles Murphy be allowed to exercise said agreement. Yeos: All Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Gray that the bids for a new police cruiser from Renner Ford for $>0,485. Andrus for $11.489.56 ond Hasting* Chrysler for $12,500 be awarded to Renner Ford for $10,485.00. (1986 Crown Victoria $14 ,030.00. Trade in of 1963 Ford for $3,545.00 with difference of $10,485 00). Yeas: Wolton. Miller. Jasperse. Gray. Fuhr, and Cusack. Absent: Bennett. Campbell. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Wolton that the Count'1 confirm lhe recommendations of tho Mayor for the appointments of the following to the DDA board (Downtown Development Auth­ ority). Mark Felpausch and Lor­ ry Kornstandt, $r. - Four (4) year terms: Richord Beduhn ond Don Bolthouse - Three (3) year terms: Marjorie Rodont ond Dr. Fred Houser . Two (2) Year terms: Mary Gilbert ond Cindy Wilcox - One (11 year terms. Yeas: All r Absent: Two. CarriedWaved by Jospor*e. supported by Cusack that Mary Lou Gray bo reappointed to a one (1) Year term on the ’City-County EDC board. Yeos: All Absent; Two. Corned Moved by Gray *uppof,ed by Miller thot N»i| Gardner be ap­ pointed to fill the une«P',od ,orm ol Mory loockmon on ,!,e p,orv mng Commission Yeos: All Absent Two. Corned Moved by Fuhr juppor,cd b* Cusack to adjourn at 8:17 P’m’ P*°dand approved William R. Cooh Mayor STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 86-19389-SE In the matter of JOSEPH J. SCHRYVER. Deceased. Social Security Number 494-28-1786 TAKE NOTICE: On Monday. Jan­ uary 27. 1986 at 11:00 a.m., In the probate courtroom, Hasting*. Michigan, before Hon. Richord N. Loughrin, Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo held on the Peti­ tion of Virginia Aydelotte request­ ing that Michael J. McPhilllp* bo appointed Personal Represen­ tative of the Estalo of Joseph J. Schryver. who lived at 210 South Washington, Hastings, Ml 49058. and who died on January 3, 1966; and requesting thot the Will of the deceased doled Juno 19. 1965 be admitted to probale and that the heirs-at-law be determined. Creditors ore hereby notified thot copies of dll claims ogolnst the estate must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative ond to the Court on or before April 21. 1966. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. January 6. 1966 Michael J. McPhillips 220 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Michael J. McPhillips (P33715) dimmers & McPhillips 220 South Broadway Hostings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 (1-16) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 65-278-CH NOTICE OF SALE GRADY B. VICKERS and ALTHEA C. VICKERS. Plaintiffs, vs. VERN D. MOSTELLER and SANDRA MOSTELLER. Defendants. DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiff* In pursuance and by virtue of a judgment of the Ci-Cui I Court in the County of Barry, State cf Michigan, mode and entered on November 20. 1985 In a certain cause therein pending wherein Grady B. Vickers ond Althea C. Vickers, were plaintiffs ond Vem D. Mosloller and Sandro Motteller were defendants, notice is here­ by given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bidder, at the east steps of the Courthouse situated in lhe City of Hastings, County of Borry. on January 31. 1986 at 9:00 a.m. the following described property, all that cer­ tain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Hastings. County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows: A parcel of land In the North­ west 7. of Section 14. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, described as beginning ot a point in the center of the intersection of Fisher Rood with East State Rood on the North line of sold Section 14. thence West along soid North section line In center of State Rood. 515 feet, thence South 415 feet, thence East 515 loot to North and South '/« line, lhenco North along said ’/« line Io place of beginning. Hastings Town ship, Borry County, Stoto of Michigan. Norval E. Thaler County Clerk Drafted By: Dovid H. Tripp Attorney of low BUSINESS ADDRESS: 206 S. Broodway Hostings, Ml 49058 Phone. (616) 945-9585 (1-23) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-19394-SE Estate of DONALD N. YOUNG. Deceased. Social Security No. 371-22 ) 712. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest In the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February 6. 1986 al 10:45 a.m.. in the pro­ -n» HASTINGS BANNER — Call <616) B4M0S1 ——<» 9 KOsassifiboAns AUTOMOTIVE STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-19392-SE Estate of HOWARD C. BRYANS. Deceased. Social Security No. 380-28-1937. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February 6. 1986 al 11.-00 o.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGH­ RIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Neva M. Kenyon requesting thot Neva M. Kenyon be appointed Personal Representative of Howard C. Bryans Estate who lived ot 614 E. Marshall. Hos­ tings. Michigan and who died December 18. 1985: and re­ questing also that the heirs ot law of said deceased be deter­ mined. Creditors are notified thot copies of all claims against lhe Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before April 21. 1986. Notice is further given thot the estate will then be as­ signed to entitled persons ap­ pearing of record. January 9.1986 NEVAM. KENYON Personal Representative By: James H. Fisher Address of Personal Representative 811 W. Main Middleville. Michigan 49333 James H. Fisher (P26437) Siegel. Hudson. Gee, Show & Fisher 500 Edward St. Middleville. Michigan 49333 616-795-3374 (bl6) bate courtroom. Hostings. Michi­ gan. before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge ol Piovate. a hearing will be held on the petition of Audrey Zang reques­ ting that Audrey Zang be ap­ pointed Personal Representative of lhe Donald N. Young Estate who 'ived ot 1208 N. Broadway, Hasti igi. Michigan ond who died January 6. 1986; and requesting also that the will of the De­ ceased dated 9/28/85 be admit­ ted to probate, ond that lhe heirs ot low ol said deceased be determined. Creditors are notified thot copies of oil claim* against the' Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and Io the Court on or before April 2', 1936. Notice is further given that ’he estate will then be assigred to entitled persons appearing of record. January 10. 1986 AUDREY ZANG Personal Representative By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 1379 Gerald Miller Road. West Branch. Ml 48661 lichord J. Hudson (Pl5220) Seigel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw 4 Fisher 607 N. Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 616-945-3495 (1-16) FOR SALE: 1979 Olds Cutlass cruiser wagon. Air, am-fm stereo. rear defogger, p.s., p.b., power locks, luggage rack, excellent family car. $2200 374-8722 1973 DODGE 4 TON 4 wheel drive crew cab, flat bed truck. Runs good. Body rough. Call after 5 p.m. 948­ 8761. (1-14) FOR SALE: 1983 Ford Escort, runs good, tires fair, automatic, 2 drive, asking $3200. 948-8761 (1-14) FOR SALE: 1979 Chevy Luv 4x4, cap included, good running truck. Call 721-8280 Banfield. SfRVICfS PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered turner, technician, assistant. Call 945-9888. (tfn) TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Weekly, semi­ weekly, monthly. We do homes, offices and windows. All workers are bonded. 945­ 9448 (tfn) VOICE-* PIANO LESSONS: Janet Richards. Lessons at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Hastings. Phone 616­ 349-2351. (tfn) PITS BEAUTIFUL BABY PARAKEETS and Love Birds now available at Macaws of Michigan. 945­ 5074. FOR RENT RENT: Small 1 bedroom apartment. Call after 5 p.m. 945-2989. FOR OPPORTUNITIES CROSS WITH CHRIS! June 21 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland. July 5 ■ England, Ireland, Scotland. July 21 • Denmark, Sweden, Norway. August 4 - France. Switzerland. Price: From $1669 Detroit. Includes flight, 2 meals daily, 1st class hotels. 517-453-2202. 7369 Berne Rd., Pigeon, Ml 48755. HTTP WANIED WANTED: Responsible well kept women to care for my children in my home eveings. Good pay. Call 367­ 4624 anytime. (1-16) WANTED W/XNTED: Alto saxaphone reasonably priced in good condition. Call 948-8877. WANTED BABY CRIB an"d chest of drawers. Must be in good condition. Call evenings after 6 or weekends 945-5874. FOR SAL£ MISC. tN MfMORIAM FOR SALE: Dining room suite, excellent condition. $300. (517) 726-0019 Ver­ montville after 3:30 p.m (1­ 21) FOR SALE: 23 cubic foot freezer, good condition, asking $300. Call 1-517-852­ 9344 Woodland. (1-23) HALF PRICE! Flashing arrow signs $269!! Lighted, nonarrow $249. Unlighted $199. (Free letters!) See locally. <800)423-0163 anytime. '80(^628 2828, ext’ In loving memory of Ruth Hershberger who passed away one year ago. Her family ANTIQUE Show and Sale CROSSROADS MALL Kalamazoo, Michigan Jan. 16-17-18-19 10 A.M. to 9 P.M. SUN. NOON to 5 P.M. Carol Morse Promotions � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-01-23.pdf 7e1b5d7543246d41b55618783fd8ffb6 PDF Text Text Wolpe interviewed on jobs, deficit - NjEAMS ...wrap The The City-County Economic Development Commission will meet Wednesday Feb. 5, rather than the regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. IX ' The meeting will be at 7 p.m. in the Hastings City Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway. The minutes of thb meeting will be available (or public Inspection at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, 115 S. Jefferson St, Hastings. A “pickle caper for Sheriffs deputies Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings I VOLUME 131 - NO. 4__________________________________________________________ Banner Telephone CPR saves woman that the padloch had been toro toroe from thedooryambocRay'a apartment door. No vahiahlM were taker Nothing waa out of place. Eroept one ptekle jar Bd. The lid waa laying on the apart­ ment floor. The pidtle jar waa in the refrigerator. Mima ha pfcklea There waa no midaoco aa to who had taken the picklee No clue, could be turnedup Howell left. Returned tn He oear duties Whmi ha nlad He report, he waa brief: by Mary Warner A woman’s life was saved Sunday when a dispatcher at the Barry County Sheriffs Department gave telephone instructions on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Sgt. Gerald Smith received a call at 9:26 a.m. from Lake Odessa resident Cheryl Deible asking for help in saving a choking victim. Deible said a woman had choked on some food and passed out. She couldn't find a pulse, she said, and the woman wasn't breathing. Deible had tried some preliminary CPR (cardiopulmonary resusitation) — she'd had a class in it, she told Smith. But she couldn't remember everything she was supposed to do. Smith guided her through the lifesaving procedures over the phone. The victim, 56-year-old Marie McDiarmid, had suffered cardiac arrest. With Smith and Deible’s help, McDiarmid was resusitated. Between the two of them. Smith and Deible had saved her life. McDiarmid was lucky. Deible couldn't have picked a better person to call. Not only did Smith know CPR. Smith taught CPR. for years, as nead of the department s com­ munity services division Sunday, working as shift commander of the building, Smith was one of the few people in the county with that kind of CPR background.. "The call came in about 9:26 a.m.," Smith said. "The woman was very excited. I thought she was going to hang up. 1 asked what the problem was. The woman said she had a lady who wasn’t breathing." disregard of contraband weapons in the “At this time I asked the lady if she knew hands of prisoners,". CPR. She stated she did at one time. The He also suggests that a new means for woman said she had hit the lady on the back assigning more experienced and better to no avail. I asked how old the lady was and trained security to the maximum security learned she was about 50. areas of the prison. “I asked her if she had anyone there to help “Huron Valley is operating with a her. She said yes. At this point I told her we disproportionate share of inexperienced and were going to do CPR and I would stay with new officers, and has been doing so for the her on the phone.” past several months," he said. Staying with Deible on the phone posed Knowlton said that many of the some immediate problems for Smith. While suggestions made in the first report to the he was talking to Deible, two other phone committee will be included in tiie full report calls were backed up on the switchboard. to the senate. One was from a woman involved in a "The senator has been aware and working property damage automobile accident. on this problem, and the two situations in the Smith had to ask her to call back. past several weeks only amplify the need for a change in the situation," Knowlton said. Diapooitioc: Ctased" Fog obscures road, driver strikes tree M-S7 last Thursday nigrt were also wearing seatbelts, according to sheriffs deputes. Sharia L. Evans, 32, of 9K5 Stimnsoe Road, Middleville, suffered arty alight injuries when the car she was driving was struck by an automobile driven by Kentwood reaioaot Craig A. Seisms c. She was treated at Metropolitan Hospital In Grand Rapids and released. Schiman suffered no apparent injury. According to the accident report, Schiman was southbound on M-J7 at about? pm. when he saw scar ahead of him waiting to make a left hand tm onto lOSth Street. .-d Schiynan attempted to peas the automobile on the right, the report said. He loot control, and his ear crossed the centerline into the northbound lane of M-37, where it struck Evans' nor­ thbound vehicle, the report said. Schiman was ticketed for improper passing. Man kicks in the door at Superette Hastings man Randy A. James pled guilty Friday to maliciously destroying the Hastings Superette front door. James, 23, of 151M W. State St. told Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster that he got into an argument with the Superette store clerk December 11. James argued with the clerk over whether Jaimes had brought empty kbeer cans into the store for reim­ bursement. James became angry and started to leave, he said. The front door swung inward, st rising him in the face. That made him even angrier, he told Shuster, and he kicked the door, shattering the glass. “I took off run­ ning." he said, "and then I was arrested." James was out on bond awaiting preliminary exam on the malicious destruction of property charges when police arrested him for the January 3 burglary of an apartment in the Hastings Hotel. Burglary charge! were dropped in exchange for James' guilty plea to the lesser charge. James will be sentenced January 31. He could receive up to four years in jail. PRICE 25c THURSDAY. JANUARY 23,1936 It wa> 7:M «.m. S*tur*y anroh* Sberitr* <tapuU«i «r« pki* about ■Mr normal routine wban a call came >laai«Ii Complainant *aa roe Gnome Bay from the Pioneer Motel on South Bedford Road. Ray elated that eminent had stolen Ma pkike Delton resident Janet L. Twy escaped serious injury early Saturday morning when her car hit a tree on Sheffield lame in Barry Township. Tenny, 3v, of 11157 S. Shore Dr., was driving south on Sheffield Lane at 6:30 the Barry CMnly-tihcrifrs Depl. said. Visibility was greatly reduced because of fog and Tenny missed a curve, deputies said. Her car traveled a short distance down a spur reed MBd struck a tree. Tenny was taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, where she was treated far facial io- Tigers talk about upcoming season Page 2 Page 10 Joint EDC meeting set for Feb. 5 'Wge named in ‘Who’s Who’ Welborn at scene of prison hostage crisis at Huron Valley by Tim Smith After two Michigan prison hostage situations took place in nine days this month. Sen. Jack Welborn, R-Kalamazoo, has drawn a hard line on the situation and plans to make a full report to the senate early next week. Welborn, chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Safe Streets and chairman of the Corrections subcommittee, has been highly critical of the prison system and the handling of the two prisoner sieges involving prisoners taking hostages at Huron Valley Prison this month. The senator, who represents Barry County, was present at the second siege at Huron Valley last Thursday when a prisoner locked himself in the prison kitchen with three hostages for 30 hours. Welborn also conducted an unannounced inspection of the state prison Wednesday. Welborn was unavailable for comment on the situation, but his aid Dan Knowlton said the unannounced visit was "an effort to get a feel for what has transpired since the siege at Huron Valley correctional facility in Yp­ silanti last Thursday". The result of the visit was not available, but it is clear that the senator's report to the senate will be critical of the system and suggest several changes. "The senator plans on recommending that a law be made that would make a life sen­ tence mandatory for any prisoner involved in a hostage situation," Kowlton said. "We are not dealing with a kid on the block that steals candy...these guys are in for life and they have nothing to lose." This hard line critisim of the system and the fact that Welborn was at Huron Valley during the latest crisis has drawn some harsh reactions from many, including Gov. Blanchard. The Detroit News reported that a policy is bieng considered that would keep non-essential personnel from the scene of any future prison emergency. Welborn in turn, has criticized the corrections department for giving in to the demands, and possibly endangering future situations. "We might have just given them the keys to the front gate of the prison, I am con­ cerned that this has set a precedent and has put all our corrections officers in jeopardy," Welborn said. The senator also declared that "Gov. Blanchard had better can some of those bleeding heart philosphers in the Depart­ ment of Corrections," in a story published last week. Welborn's office admitted that the situation has shaped up to what looks like a hard Democratic-Republican stance, with Republicans siding with Welborn, and Democrats standing against him “It is unfortunate that it took that line, but the feeling is that the Governor was upset that no Democrat from his office was on the scene,” Knowlton said. "That isn’t the purpose of Senator Welborn, his main con­ cern is the safety of the people of Michigan." 5th annual Gun Lake Winter Festival, a GO! Sen. Jack Welborn Welborn suggests a greater effort for weapon searches and shakedowns within the prison, and a better training of the guards. In the report Welborn wrote the Depart­ ment of Corrections “has a seeming Welborn’s office hopes that after next week's report to the senate the ball will get rolling for some changes. Some of these changes Welborn will ad­ dress were highlighted In a five page report give to the Committee on Safe Streets and the Senate Majority Leaders. Weather permitting all scheduled events will take place during the 5th Annual Gun Lake Winter Festival, Jan. 24, 25, and 26. Blanco Furniture in Shelbyville has volun­ teered 672-9200 as the Gun Lake Winter Festival Hot Line, for daily information concerning the events. If you need specific information, leave your name, telephone number, and question and a qualified person will respond as soon as possible. This is the 5th Annual Winter Festival and has seen crowds of over 20,000 in the three day festival. The Gun Lake Winter Festival at beautiful Gun Lake. Shaw to head buildings-and-site advisory committee in Hastings by Steve Horton Hastings School officials in recent months have turned their focus toward buildings­ and-site needs in the system. That focus took on a more aggressive look Monday night when the board of education named ex-member Richard Shaw to head an buildings-and-site advisory committee. The purpose of the group will be “to do a general study of those identified needs and make recommendations on the best route— physically and financially— to take in making improvements." The administration has a list of building and site improvement and maintenance needs which it estimates would cost $2 million if undertaken. Those needs have been categorized into immediate priorities, ones needing attention within the next few years, and others that are longer range Shaw— who resigned from the board last summer— will woric with the board's property-insurance committee to select other members of this advisory group. The committee will function through June 30. At that time its progress and possible continued operation will be evaluated. Board President Diane Hoekstra, in an interview earlier this month, said the board was also looking into hiring an outside consultant— possibily an architectual firm— to examine the school's facilities. The professional study, she said, (if undertaken) would give the board a better handle on what's needed, what the options are, and what those options would cosL She also said that this sort of consultation would aid the advisory committee (at that time being considered) and the board's property-insurance committee in coming up with recommendations. And Smith couldn’t stop talking to Deible long enough to call an ambulance. "I waa afraid I would lose her — afraid she'd hang up." Smith was finally able to gesture to a corrections officer coming down the hallway, and that officer came into the control room to assist Smith. "I got her (Deible) started on CPR and while I was getting her started I had the corrections officer (Al Cichy) call the am­ bulance. At one time I had the ambulance people on one phone in one ear and the woman on another phone in the other ear." (Smith was trying to get accurate directions to the house for the ambulance.) At the Deible bouse, matters were just as frantic. McDiarmid is one of three older adults being cared for by Deible through the county's adult foster care program. She is mentally impaired and has a history, Deible said, of eating too fast. McDiarmid had been eating breakfast when the incident occurred shortly before 9:30 a.m. "I was standing at the sink washing the breakfast dishes.” she said. “Marie had been making noise, but all of a sudden the noise stopped and I knew something was wrong.” "She (Marie) had gone completely limp. Her arms had fallen to her sides and her head had fallen forward." Deible knew what had happened. “She'd taken a big breath while she was eating and the food lodged right in her throat” "I immediately started the CPR process for choking victims — I did four back blows and four cher-t thrusts. Then that still didn't work. She started sliding off her chair." By that time, family reinforcements started to arrive. Husband Albert and her son, 15-year-old Cary, came upstairs from the family’s basement quarters (another son, seven-year-old Jason, elected to remain downstairs.) "My husband immediately went for the phone. I told Al T think she’s dead’. By this time I’m hysterical. Al finally got through to the officer (Smith). "I begged the officer to get an ambulance. I told him I’d had CPR and asked him to help me." Continued on pogo 2 Bay Point owner safe after crash landing in Hastings field Sunday Roy A. Martin, owner of the Bay Pointe Restaurant on Gun Lake, walked away unhurt Friday evening when his single­ engine airplane crash-landed in a field just east of Hastings. Martin, 52, was on his way from the Pontiac Airport to Hastings Airport when the crash occurred at 7:30 p.m. He said he ran out of gas just before reaching the Hastings airport and had to land in a field north of Woodlawn Road in Hastings Township. The airplane, a Beech Aircraft Musketeer, came to a halt in a stand of small trees. The extent of damage to the aircraft has yet to be determined. Martin walked from the plane to a neigh­ boring farm house and called the Hastings Airport where his wife Jackie was waiting. He said later that unusually strong head winds during his trip west had eaten up his fuel supply. When he reached Charlotte, there was a question of whether he should continue on, he said. He decided he had enough fuel to make it to Hastings. "I was on the eastern edge of Hastings when the motor went out. I could have glided into the airport but the wind was so strong it was pulling me down. I didn’t want to ccme down right in town so I turned around and headed east again. Then I had to turn around again so I could land into the wind.” Martin's landing was considered a "controlled crash", he said. Martin comes to Hastings every weekend from the Detroit area. During the week, he works out of Livonia selling orthopedic supplies. He has residences on Gun Lake near the restaurant and in Farmington, Mi. Marlin has been a pilot for 10 years and says any pilot who’s flown for awhile has had training in crash landing. Martin and his flight instructor were involved in a pre-lous crash landing when the motor of the airplane they were flying seized up and they had to glide into the Ft. Wayne, Ind. airport. Insurance adjuster Forrest McFarland examines the crash site. �Pages - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 23,1986 Man resists arrest, sent to county jail for a year Arthur W. Labine, 37, of 4777 Barber Road, Hastings, was sentenced Friday to a year in Barry County Jail for attempted resisting arrest and obstruction of a police officer. Labine was given the maximum penalty for the offense, with Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster saying that "normally the defendant should be sent to prison”. Shuster cited past convictions for assault and battery when announcing his decision, saying that Labine had only received probation, and “it would appear that all the local remedies we have have been un­ successful." Labine's attorney, David Tripp, argued that Labine has had a history of alcohol abuse and that his problems with the law "stem from Mr. Labine's overindulgence in alcohol." Tripp argued for an alcohol assessment and eventual placement of Labine in an in­ house treatment program rather than giving him jail time. Shuster made substance abuse treatment a requirement of Labine's sentence and also recommended mental health counseling. In other action, the court set a hearing date Two longtime school employees retire of February 10 to determine if assault and battery and resisting arrest charges against David W. Hermenitt should be dismissed. Hermenitt, 32, of 11321 Nine Mile Road, Plainwell, was arrested following an incident November 9 at the Prairie Schooner tavern in Delton. In addition to assault and resisting arrest, Hermenitt is charged with disturbing the peace. His lawyer, Richard Shaw, told the court that his client "objects to the quality of the police work." Shaw said that a number of witnesses to the incident were not available for questioning by the defense Shaw ob­ jected, citing the defendant's right to con­ front his accusers and the Resgestae Rule, which says the prosecution must produce the known eyewitnesses to the alleged crime. A formal motion to dismiss will be made at the February hearing. by Steve Horton NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORE CLOSURE SALE South Jefferson Street News EVENTS ' 1. The Gun Lake Winter Faatlval Is this weekend, featuring numerous winter fun activities around the big lake. Join In the celebration. 2. Our thanks to Laura Timm for doing her cuckoo dance at Bosley’s last week. She even played her own music on a kazoo. This girl has a great future. 3. National Pie Dey - January 23. Mike's annual pie contest Is this week. Bring Mike a pie and he will give you a $5.00 gift certificate. He will taste them all and award a $10.00 gift certificate to the baker of the pie he likes best. (One per family.) 4. Super Bowl XX • January 26. The Patriots will be making trips to the refrigerator, but the cupboard will be Bear. 5. Spouses Day - January 24 - Gain an appreciation of your spouse by trading or sharing each other’s Jobs and re­ sponsibilities on this day. 6. National Hugging Day - January 21. Hugging Is good for your health. Spend this day hugging, especially family and friends. If you need a hug, visit Bosley's and we will be happy to pro­ vide one. 7. Babin Don-January 20. 8. Jaycee Week - Jan. 19-25. Greet all the Jaycees you meet this week and thank them for the work they do In our com­ munity. 9. Jerome Korn's Birthday - January 2. Stop at Bosley's and sing a verse of Of Man River or play It on a banjo and It's worth a $3.00 gift certificate. Do both and It's worth $5.00. 10. Rattlesnake Roundup - January 25. Bring a rattlesnake to Bosley's this week and let Emily pet It. She will give you a $5.00 gift certificate. The snake must be alive. (You may substitute a Hognose snake.) 11. Francos Bacon's Birthday-January 22. DEFAULT has occurred in tie conditions of a certain mortgage mode on February 17. 1978. by MICHAEL I. 2OU LEK and LINDA L. ZOULEK. mortgagors. Io BYRON CENTER STATE BANK, mortgagee, recorded February 23. 1978. in Liber 234. Poge 929 of Mortgages. Barry County Records. The undersigned claims there is due and unpaid on said mortgage at the date of this notice of the sum of Six Thousand Eight Hundred Nine and 93/100'1 Dollars ($6,809.93) on principal and Interest. The length of the redemption period under MSA 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) 600.3240. as amended, is six months from the date of the sole. No suit or proceeding at low has been instituted to re­ cover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, February 13, 1986, al 11:00 o'clock in the forenoon, at the North door of the County Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Michigan, there will be offered at foreclosure sale to the highest bidder, at public auction, the lands and premises, or os much thereof as Is necessary, in said mortgage mentioned and de­ scribed as being In the Village oi Middleville. County of Barry, Stole ol Michigan, as follows, to-wil: Lot 2. Block 17 of I.N. Keeler s Addition to the Village of Middleville. Thornapple Town­ ship, Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof. Subject to easements ond restrictions of record. This foreclosure proceeding Is intended to Include the inter­ est of DAVID A. DIMMERS ond CAROLINE A. DIMMERS ond MICHAEL J. MC PHILLIPS, the Mortgagees In a Mortgage dated August 20. 1985. recorded Aug­ ust 22. 1985, in Liber 426. Page 72 of Mortgages. Barry County Records. Dated January 9. 1986 BYRON CENTER STATE BANK, a Michigan Corporation Mortgagee McSHANE & BOWIE Attorneys for Mortgagee By: TERRY J. MROZ 540 Old Kent Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)774-0641 (1-X) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY Filo No. 85-278-CH NOTICE OF SALE AT BOSLEY'S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky Is having a dollar sale this week to celebrate Clash Day (Jan. 23). Clashing clothes are nothing compared to the clash between the Buck and his suppliers when he Is trying to get the best price for you. The aftermath of this classic struggle can be seen In his weekly Reminder ad. (This Is Rocky V, folks.) 2. Bosley's Homo Health Caro Depart­ ment has exercise bikes, rowing machines and a Pedalar exerciser on sale to help you shape up or keep in shape during the winter months. 3. Our Pause Gift Shop has the perfect Valentine Plush Animal lor your Sweet­ heart starting at $3.99. 4. This Is the last week to enter our January Doldrums Drawing. See the prize list In our Bucky Ad. 5. Shop our Nature's Bounty Superstar Vitamin Sale In this week's Reminder. 7. Our 1* enlargement sale continues this week. See Bucky's ad tor details. 8. Park In the free lot behind Bosley's or Park Free on South Jefferson Street (get a free meter token at Bos­ ley's) while shopping Downtown Has­ tings. QUOTE -He that will not apply naw remadias, must expect new evils, lor time Is the greatest Innovator." — Frances Bacon (1561-1621) RQSLJEY UF-PHRRmACY- GRADY B. VICKERS ond ALTHEA C. VICKERS. Plaintiffs. VERN D. MOSTELLER ond SANDRA MOSTELLER. Defendants. DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 S. Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945 9585 Attorney for Plaintiffs In pursuance and by virtue of a judgment of the Circuit Court In the County of Barry. State of Michigan, made ond entered on November 20. 1985 In a certain cause therein pending wherein Grody 8. Vickers and Althea C. Vickers, were plaintiffs and Vem D. Mostellor ond Sandro Mosteller were defendants, notice is here­ by given that I shall sell at public sole to the highest bidder, at the east steps of the Courthouse situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, on January 31. 1986 of 9:00 a.m. the following described property, all that car­ tain piece or parcel ol land situated In the Township of Hastings, County of Barry and Slate of Michigan, described as follows: A parcel of land In the Northw^st 7. ol Section 14. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, described as beginning at a point In the center ol the intersection of Fisher Rood with East Stale Road on the North line ol sold Section 14. thence West along said North section line in center of Stale Rood. 515 feel, thence South 415 feet, thence East 515 feel to North and South ’/« line, thence North along said '/« line to place of beginning. Hastings Town­ ship, Barry County. State of Michigan. Norval E. Thaler County Clerk Drafted By: Do->dH. Tripp Attorney at Low BUSINESS ADDRESS: 206 S. Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone:(616)945-9583 (1-23) Longtime teacher Claraetta Nlenhuls was honored with a certificate of appreciation for her dedicated work In the Hastings School district at the monthly school board meeting Monday night. (CPR) cont. from page 1 While son Cary held the phone to her ear, Deible began to administer the CPR. Deible cleared McDiarmid's air passage and ad­ ministered chest compressions and some mouth-to-mouth breathing. About this time, Sergeant Smith said, he sent Cary outside to wait for the ambulance. “We continued with the CPR. Mrs. Deible stated she thought she had a heart beat, and asked me ‘What do I do now?' I told her to stop the compressions and continue with the breathing." By this time, Deible said, McDiarmid was semi-conscious and wheezing. "The ambulance people came through the door," she said, "and I broke down and cried. I was just so elated to see her (Me-? Diarmid) breathing again." Sergeant Smith let the ambulance crew take over. EMT personnel “suctioned her out, checked her pulse," Deible said, and readied her for transport to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. "They took her to the hospital about 9:45 a.m. A little after noon we got a phone call saying Marie could come home. My husband went to pick her up. When they got home, we all went out to meet her. She was all smiles — really glad to be home. I was never so tickled to see a smile on somebody's face as I was to see the smile on her’s." According to Smith, the entire incident lasted only about 10 minutes, although “it seemed more like four hours." Smith called Deible back after the am­ bulance had left and Deible expressed her appreciation to him for his help. "I told him to please tell his supervisor that I'd gladly put a word of commendation in for him." “I was very grateful to have the officer at the other end to help me," she said later. “He's made me aware that I should go and get my CPR training renewed." “It was just one of those things," Smith said later. “I was glad I could help her." . But of course, saving lives is nothing new for Sergeant Smith. During the past five years he received two lifesaving awards. One was for administering CPR to a wuman who went into cardiac arrest at a restaurant. Another was for assisting with efforts to revive a four-year-old boy who'd fallen through the ice at Algonquin Lake. Both people survived. - It’s all in a day’s work for Smith, who through the years has received several commendations for his police work and extra-curricular activities. The 44-year-old officer has been with the department for 22 years, and before the department’s budget cuts in September served as commander of the marine division and community service director. It was through the latter role that Smith taught Red Cross CPR to everyone from school children to community groups. "I've taught a lot of people in this county." Some may call it fate that Smith was on duty when Deible's call came through. And some may call it lucky that Deible knew enough of CPR to administer those initial CPR back blows — an action which, Deible speculates, dislodged the food enough for some air to begin entering McDiarmid’s lungs. All Marie McDiarmid knows is that she is alive to eat another day. Four Hastings students meet Vice President by Shelly Sulser Four Hastings High School Seniors were among nearly 50 students that met with U.S. Vice President George Bush last month in Grand Rapids. Martha Dimmers, Barb Case, Jolene Zimmerman, and Kristin Trahan were chosen along with students from nine other area high schools to meet Bush and ask him questions during his visit to East Grand Rapids High School on Dec. 18. Hastings teacher Lawrence Christopher, who also attended, noted the girls were chosen because of their interest in political science. Also attending from Hastings were Principal Robert VanderVeen, B1SD Superintendent John Fehsenfeld and the parents of the student representatives. Christopher said Bush made a brief speech, answered questions of the students and shook hands and had his picture taken with each of the school groups. During the question and answer period, Hastings student spokesperson Martha Dimmers addressed the the vice president, saying, "You say students should be active and involved...how do you suggest this be accomplished?" Bush reportedly replied that students should be aware of the issues and support the local party' organizations. He added com­ munity service is important, as well as school activities. Also attending the vice presidential visit were Lakewood students Jon Kinsman, Karen Carr, Kent Burnett, Darla Black and Melissa Blundell, along with their senior government teacher Tim Wood. Two longtime employees with the Hastings Schoo) System— counselor-teacher Claraetta Nienhuis and transportation supervisor Darwin Swift— are retiring. Nienhuis has been with the district 12 years. She came to Hastings in 1974 as a guidance counselor in the high school. She continued in that capacity until the fall of 1982 when she became a classroom teacher at Southeastern Elementary School. For the past two years she has been a reading specialist in the federally-funded Chapter I program, an assignment in which she has served students at Pleasantview and Southeastern in prior years and in which she currently is helping students at Northeastern Elementary. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Hope College in 1965 and her master's degree at New York's Long Island University in 1971. She has done graduate work at Grand Valley State College, Western Michigan University, and Stony Brook University in New York. As a result of her educational training, she has teaching certificates in both New York and this state. She was employed with various several schools in New York before coming to Hastings. Those positions included teaching, counselling, and director of guidance. School officials honored her with a cer­ tificate of appreciation at the board of education meeting on Monday Board member Dr. William Baxter, in presenting this to her, noted that "Claraetta has served in a variety of assignments, and in all of these her outstanding characteristic and the traits of her teaching style have been Judge Loughrin named in “Who’s Who in American Law” Judge Richard N. Loughrin of Barry County Probate Court has been named in the 1985-86 edition of "Who's Who in American Law." Loughrin's career in public service has extended throughout western Michigan. He has served as probate judge in Barry County since 1975 and has been active with many agencies, organizations and committees pertaining to his profession and community service A native of Cadillac, he attended Aquinas College, Georgetown University and the University of Detroit where he received a bachelor of laws degree in 1949. World War II intenipted his university studies as Loughrin spent three and a half years in military service as a paratrooper with the 511th Parachute Infantry, 11th Airborne Divsion during the Philippine Islands campaigns, occupation of Japan. His career in public office actually began when he was elected Wexford County Clerk while a student at University of Detroit Law School. He served in that position from 1949­ 50 and began his legal practice in Cadillac. In 1951, Loughrin moved to Grand Rapids and joined the Kent County posecuting at­ torney’s staff. He served 10-years as assistant prosecutor there and was elected prosecuting attorney in 1960. From 1963-68, he practiced law in Grand Rapids and then was elected probate judge of Kent County, serving from 1969-74. In August of 1975, Governor William Milliken appointed Loughrin probate judge of Barry County, following the retirement of Judge Philip H. Mitchell. Loughrin has served on assignment as circuit judge, probate judge and district judge in a number of counties in south and western Michigan during the past decade He also is a lecturer of the Michigan Judicial Institute in continuing education programs for judges, court administrators and professional personnel. In 1984, Loughrin served as chairman of the Probate Forms Committee, through the Michigan Supreme Court Administrator's office in Lansing. He also has served on many boards in­ cluding the Michigan Mental Health Association, Michigan Association of Health Systems Agencies, Hastings YMCA, the Southwest Michigan Health Systems, Inc., and on the Advisory Council of the Michigan Department of Mental Health. Locally, Loughrin has previously served as president of the St. Rose School Board, three terms as president of the Barry County Historical Society, as a member of the board of directors for Barry County Substance Abuse, and a member of the committee to plan the 50lh anniversary commemoration of Attendant charged with embezzlement Hastings High School students (from left) Martha Dimmers, Barb Case, Kristin Trahan and Jolene Zimmerman along wi,h teacher Lawrence Christopher (back left) recently met Vice’President George Bush (second from right) in Grand Rapids. the warm regard with which she has treated her students and her concern for the education of the whole child." Darwin Swift, meanwhile, began his employment in 1965 as a bus driver. He continued that position for seven years, then was asked to assume the dual respon­ sibilities of mechanic and supervisor of transportation. Swift was not present at the board of education meeting to personally receive his certificate of appreciation. School officials praised him for his work with the bus system. "Throughout his service as a mechanic," it was noted, "Darwin has established an excellent record of having the school buses in the Hastings fleet pass the annual in­ spections required by law even though— until fairly recently when new buses began to be purchased— keeping the fleet of aging buses operating safely was quite a challenge. "Darwin met that challenge effectively and efficiently, and the Hastings School System's transportation system had a fine reputation for reliability and safety.” Along with those above mentioned duties, Swift has also been responsible for the past four years in deciding whether weather conditions permitted the running of bus routes. "In order to complete that duty," it was noted, “Darwin would have to leave his home at 4:30 a.m. and travel on as many of the routes in the 180 square mile school district as possible in order to make his recom­ mendation regarefing the cancellation of classes." An ex-employee of the Zephyr Service Station on Court Street in Hastings has been bound over to Barry County Circuit Court on charges of embezzling money from the gas station. Daniel L. Cullers, Jr., 22, of 2700 W. State Rd., Hastings, waived preliminary exam in Easting's 56th District Court January 13 and is facing arraignment in cirult court. Cullers is accused of taking approximately $700 of the station's cash receipts over a period of several hours January 4. If convicted of embezzlement, he could be sentenced to 10 years in prison and-or a $5,000 fine. Also Monday, 27-year-old Robert L. Lee of 1520 Yeckley Road, Hastings, waived a preliminary exam in District Court on charges of delivery and manufacture of marijuana. Lee was bound over to circuit court where he faces arraignment. the founding of the Barry County Health Department. Fora number of years, he has chaired the professional division of the Hastings Area Community Fund. He also is a Confraternity Christian Doctrine instructor at St. Cyril Church in Nashville. Over the years, Loughrin has received a number of awards. His most recent one was for distinguished service with the county historical society. In 1974, he was the recipient of the Kent Oaks Hospital Ap­ preciation Award. Loughrin was named “Public Citizen of the Year" by the Western Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers in 1975, and named distinguished patron in 1982 by Child and Family Services of Michigan. The Hastings Banner gave an honorary reporter award to the judge in 1981 for his excellent historical feature article contributions. As a member of the Michigan State Bar, Loughrin has served on committees for probate and trust law section, juvenile law and mental disabilities. He's also served on the executive committee of the Barry County Bar Association. He was president of the Southwest Michigan Probate Judges Association in 1984 and is a member of its policy making executive committee. His local affiliations include the American Lejon, VFW. Knights of Columbus. Elks and Kiwanis (former member of board of directors). Loughrin's wife, Mary Ruth, teaches reading at Southeastern Elementary School They thre- grown children: Rita. Ellen and Brian Support group forming for special needs A parental support group is being formed In the Hastings area for parents with men­ tally, physically or handicapped children. The group is being organized for the support ol parents with children who have physical or mental handicaps, autistic children or children with learning disabilities The groups first meeting has been set for Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Barry County In­ termediate Building in Hastings. One of the organizers, Patty Clough, said the purpose of the group is to lend support to parents with children that have disabilities. She said he childrens' problems can be mild or compheated but the parents can become °nd lhe 5“PPorl 8™up Will help parents cope. dkXI? Ub0UI U,e 8™P should bc directed to Patty Clough at 948-2216 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 23.1986 - Page 3 VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL:----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ । Deficit Reduction: Biting the bullet Mary Warner . • recent addition to the Banner aUM. covers the city beat, plus court room and police news. New reporters join staff Two reporters joined the news staff for the Hastings Banner and Hastings Reminder in January. Mary Warner, 34, of 11011 Shaw Lake Rd.. Middleville and Tim Smith, 22, of West Jolly Road, Lansing, have taken positions as general assignment reporters. In addition to general news and feature articles, Warner will be covering police, fire, courts within the county and Hastings City Hall, and Smith will report on the Hastings Board of Education and related school ar­ ticles. Tim Smith, one of the new reporter, at The Banner, will cover Heating. Schools, a'ong with A 1969 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg other general assignments. HighSchool in Middleville, Warner received a journalism degree from Michigan State University in 1973. She has worked for weekly newspapers in Commissioners get Oxford and Clarkston and in the publications department of Florists’ Transworld Delivery To the editor: (FTD) in Southfield. She also was employed ...to the Editor I would like Clara's Ted (McKdvey) to go at WGRD radio in Grand Rapids as an office back and look at all minutes of past meetings manager and most recently worked on a and see if they were warned of the situation volunteer basis for the Barry County Child at the Sheriffs Department by the sheriff Abuse Council and the Department of Social himself. This letter by Ted’s wife to the Services. Banner (1-16-S6) reminds me of Schoolboy She and her husband, Gary, have two Rowe saying “How am I doing Edna” back children, Daniel, 3, and Rebecca, 1. Gary is a To the Editor: in the 1934 World Series. draftsman at Bradford White Corp. In Do you fed you are paying too high of car The commissioners have had two raises in Middleville. insurance premiums? Did you know that a row. They get paid extra for commission lasses paid by insurance vary from one work and also extra for all expenses. Your geographic area to another? Are you aware public servants are not that at all. The dollar that you are subsiding Detroit’s losses? talks to each of them. The Michigan Essential Insurance Act They have to have a person to run the show (ETA) prohibits insurance companies Hm for them. Years back, for faster and better setting rates which fcirjy reflect variations government we had to have commissioners in losses between different areas of the state. to do the county work of the supervisors. Unlike meet other states, Michigan limits the Then a few years ago, it was decided seven use of georgraphic location in setting auto commissioners could do the work better than rates. 11. We have seven today, and will have a Rates Now Required Rates if based chief of all soon. More money spent! by Michigan law on actual losses We have a situation that needs some good citizens to stand up and complain about what’s going on. If Clara wouldn't get a police car out to her place in a hurry when she needed, there might be a different outlook. I understand the Friend of the Court didn't mail out checks for 10 days while the com­ puter was down. They didn’t even have Detroit Gaylord Detroit Gaylord courtesy enough to notify the people waiting 11,000 *480 11,MOO I*BO for checks. Don.kl W. Johnson LETTERS compensation ’ Fairer car Insurance rates urged by reader She is a member of the M.O.M.S. Child Study Group in Grand Rapids. Although a recent graduate of Central Michigan University, Dec. 1985, Smith brings with him several years of experience in journalism. In addition to his bachelor of fine arts degree in journalism and advertising from CMU, Smith also has several years of professional experience behind him. He has completed two editorial in­ ternships, one at the Muskegon Chronicle for six months and one at the Richmond Review, near Detroit for six months. While at CMU, Smith was a reporter and editor for the national award-winning student paper, CM—LIFE for more than four years. While on staff the paper recieved the collegiate “Pacemaker” award for jour­ nalism excellence, making it the top five newspapers in its class in the country. Smith says his career in journalism began while in high school when he went to work for his hometown weekly newspaper. Since that time he has developed a fondness for com­ munity journalism and especially enjoys "people” stories. PUBLIC OPINION: Who will capture Super Bowl XX and how will they do it? So, if you live outside of Detroit, you probably pay more for your auto insurance than you would without the EIA. The EIA must be changed to allow auto insurance premiums to reflect acutal losses in different areas of the state — while protecting Detroit customers from rapid, dramatic increases. Governor Blanchard Rejected This Solution! If you think about what area he is from — Detroit — he was trying to protect his constituents. House Bill 4715 - developed to amend Michigan’s controversial EIA, would have: 1 - Assured continuing availability of auto insurance for all Michigan residents; 2 - Allowed insurance rates for many suburban Detroit and outstate motorists to be lower than under existing law; 3 - Reduced the percentage of annual rate increases for most Detroiter’s; 4 - Enhanced freedom of choice for all customers; and 5 - Helped resolve Michigan’s severe auto theft problem. To help change our governor’s mind Call or Write him and urge him to suport and work for reform of the Essential Insurance Act: James J. Blanchard, Governor, State of Michigan. State Capital, Lansing, MI 48909, (517) 373-3400. I know I’m tired of paying for Detroit’s high theft losses, aren't you? Debra James Hastings Hastings County Clerk explains over-expenditure To the Editor: In response to the many articles recently printed about the over-expenditures of the sheriff's department, I would like to clear up a major misconception of the cause of the problem. During the month of February, the Ac­ counts Payable program was still being perfected, and at times when a change was being made, the change occasionally caused a “quirk” in the program. At no time were the expenditures for the sheriffs department posted twice, as seems to be the understanding of many people. The "error” was a result to of a “quirk" in the new program, one of many quirks that occured durng the month of February. The county’s programmer was notified of the problems each time, and corrections were made in the program. While the sheriff's department was approximately $186,000 over budget, the computer actually affected the general ledger to show more than that It was only through the vigilence and continous effort of the staff in the treasurer s office and clerk's office that this "error" was found. Much blame has been placed on those workers who spent many, many hours un­ covering the "quirks" in the new system, rather than the system itself. Thank you for allowing me to clear up this misunderstanding. NorvalE. Thaler County Clerk Banner) Send form RS. 3579 to RO. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, PO. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 4 - Thursday, January 23,1986 Subscription Ratos: $11.00 per year in Borry County, $13.00 per year in adjoining counties; ond $14.50 per year elsewhere. Jeff Simpson Katie Hensley 0111 Karpinski Jim Mellen Allan Fouty The annual climax to the National Football League season, Super Bowl XX. will be held this Sunday in New Orleans. The game pits the heavily-favored NFC champion Chicago Bears against the AFC champion New England Patriots. The Bears have posted consecutive shutouts over the Giants and Rams while the Patriots gained upsets over Miami and Los Angeles. Our question this week is who will capture Super Bowl XX and how they'll do it. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Jeff Simpson. Hastings — I've got to believe the Bears will win. They have one of the better defensive teams that have come a long in a while. It'll either be a shutout or New England will be held to a single field goal or touchdown. Simpson's pick: 24-0. Bill Karpinski, Hastings — I’m a Bears fan, no question. It's the Bears all the way. They have a good defense; they've shutout 2 teams. Karpinski’s pick: 14-7. Jim Mellen. Hastings — The Bears will win. They have the talent, they've reached the goals they set, and this is the perfect ending to their season. They go out No.l. Mellen’s pick: 21-10. Katie Hensley. Hastings — The Bears because they're the better team. Allan Fouty. Hastings — Definitely the Bears. They have an all-around better team with more experience. I'm definitely a Bears fan. Fouty's pick: 24-10. Herb Dawson. Dowling — The Patriots because they’re the underdogs and the un­ derdogs have won all year. What's Chicago won in previous years? Also, look who the Patriots have beat. The top issue facing Congress as it goes back into session this week is the effects of the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings deficit reduction act. If the deficit is truly reduced by any method, the effect will be felt in every household and business in the national. The deficit reduction act sets specific goals for each of the next five years to eliminate the federal budget deficit by 1991. The act says that if the goals for the year are not met through the normal appropriations process in Congress and the White House, then automatic budget cuts would come into effect throughout the government. Many congressmen, including Howard Wolpe, D-Lansing, who represents southern Barry County, believe that the act will force Congress into making reasonable reductions in programs. Their thinking is that, some programs will be targeted for deeper slices, while others will be spared the cutters' blade. Becoming clearer in the thinking of Congress is that some sort of revenue enhancement (that's a tax increase for somebody) will also be part of the budget process. If this line of thought holds true and Congress adopts a reasonable program of reductions, then the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings act will be a blessing. However, since the unreasonable actions of Congress and the White House got the government into the budget mess it's in now, it would be a miracle if Congress changed its ways. In setting up the deficit reduction act, Congress exempted Social Security and some other benefit programs. By doing this, the amount of money that will have to be cut to meet the budget goals will have to come from the remaining domestic programs and the Pentagon. President Reagan continues to push for a three percent increase above inflation for defense spending, so this will further cut into domestic programs. The hard realities of the budget deficit reduction program are that Washington will either have to totally eliminate some domestic programs, raise taxes, cut into Social Security and other benefit programs, or give up on the plan to increase defense spending. The other side of the coin is that state government leaders have said that they will not pick up the cost of programs eliminated by the federal government. The true effect of the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings act is that Washington has finally awakened to the fact that the government can't continue on the policies of the past that have led to the tremendous budget deficit and citizens are going to have to do without as many government services and benefits. Now the question remains as to who gets what. Your congressmen need to hear from you to make the right choices about where cuts should be made. Write to them at: Rep. Howard Wolpe, House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515. Rep. Paul Henry, 502 Cannon House, Washington, D.C. 20515. Drug pusher get 13 year sentence Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster served notice on drug pushers Friday that if they are found guilty of dealing drugs in his county, they will spend a very long time in prison. Shuster sentenced convicted drug dealer David M. Williams, 23, to 13 and one-third years minimum in Jackson Penitentiary, a sentence longer than Michigan Supreme Court sentencing guidelines recommend. Williams, of no known address, was con­ victed of selling cocaine in Tyden Park and Felpausch’s parking lot to undercover policemen. Sentencing guidelines set up by the state Supreme Court to help keep sen­ tences consistent recommend 30 to 40 months for the delivery or manufacture of cocaine. Williams received 13.3 to 20 years — in hopes, Shuster said, that "a sentence of this kind would dry up sources of distribution for this drug.” Shuster then said be knew such a strict sentence wouldn't stop the pushers but would, hopefully, slow them down. "In the last 15 years we have seen the drug problem grow and become epidemic," he told the court during sentencing. "People in all walks of life, in all economic stratas, have been suekered in to the whole drug culture by the massive money interests and profits that depend upon the local distributor. "Mr. Williams and his comrades in these ventures are part of the problem and the continuing of the problem in the community of Hastings. "We see in the court system people who have done the most obviously terrible criminal conduct — murderers, rapists ... Certainly standing side by side with them is the drug peddler. Mr. Williams is a drug peddler." Williams' lawyer, Joel Whetstone, argued that since his arrest Williams had found employment and was receiving drug counseling. "The only function of a court is not retribution," he told Shuster. "There is something salvagable here." Classifieds for FAST RESULTS SELLING BUYING RENTING? Callus at... 948-8051 Loftus assigned to Alabama Terry Loftus L'SAR has been ordered to active duty training at Fort Rucker, Ala. for training as a helicopter pilot. Lieutenant Loftus is a 1977 graduate of Hastings High School and received a BS degree in aviation technology from Western Michigan University in 1982. He received his commission on Oct. 30,1981 upon completion of the ROTC program at Western. While a member of the 180th Transportation Co. in Grand Rapids, Lt. Loftis completed the transportation officers basic course at Fort Eustus, Va. in 1982 and in 1983 he particiated in project REFORAGR in Germany. Lt. Loftus is presently the movement of­ ficer for the 450th Civil Affairs Co., River­ dale, Md. and upon completion of his Rotary Wing Training he will be assigned to a helicopter unit at Fort Meade, MD. In addition to his duties with the Army, he is employed by the Westinghouse Electric Corp, at its Defense Electronics Center in Columbia, Md., as an assiciate engineer and by the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. as a certified flight and instrument instructor for the academy's flying club. Lt. Loftus is the son of Patri. k and Iris Loftus who reside at 818 S. Jefferson St., Hastings. VALUABLE COUPON Use the Banner Assistant Prosecutor Allan VanderLaan disagreed, telling the court that "Mr. Williams made his living selling drugs. This is a very serious crime. Last year a person in the city (Hastings) was killed because of cocaine. We think he (Williams) should serve 60 months to 20 years in Jackson." Shuster said that "there are times when it’s called for to undertake total rehabilitation of a defendant. There are times, however, when the crime of the in­ dividual is such that the needs of society for protection and the need to have an impact of deterrence outweigh other needs.” Bring in this Ad and get 15^ OFF on Your Next oil of Black & White or Slides left for Processing Ask for Processing by Kodak Ask tar tJ Brand’s Photo 112S. Jefferson Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 4— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 23,1986 OLititarieS Vern W. Marshall Ray H. Serven NASHVILLE - Mr. Vern W. Marshall, 77, of 8301 t^awrence Rd., Nashville, d ed Thursday, Jan. 16,1986, at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services were held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Rev. Mary Curtis and Rev. Steve Reid officiated with burial in Wilcox Cemetery. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to Peace United Methodist Church. Mr. Marshall was bom on Sept. 16,1908 at Maple Grove Township, Barry County, the son of Harvey and Katherine (Morganthaler) Marshall. He was a lifelong Barry County resident and attended the McKelvey School and Nashville High School graduating in 1928. He went on to attend Argubright Business College in Battle Creek. He married Alice M. (Fuller) Lahr on July 8. 1967. Mr. Marshall was a life long farmer in Barry County, retiring in 1970. He was also a former long time Maple Grove Township Clerk. He was a member of Peace United Methodist Church and Barry Co. Farm Bureau. Mr. Marshall is survived by his wife, Alice; three daughters, Mrs. James (Delores) Knoll and Mrs. Ed (Nancy) Johncock, both of Nashville, Mrs. Charles (Janet) McMillen of Lexington, KY; two stepsons, David and Michaei Lahr, both of Charlotte; 16 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister Hazel Demeray and one brother, Freeland Marshall. MIDDLEVILLE • Ray H. Serven, 90, of Middleville died Friday, Jan. 17, 1986 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. He was bom Aug. 9,1895 in Lissbon, North Dakota, the son of Charles and Adelphia (Russell) Serven. He attended Assyria schools and Argubright College in Battle Creek. He married Sue on Dec. 29, 1973. Mr. Serven was a substitute mail earner in Assyria in 1917; in March, 1919, he was transferred to Middleville Post Office where he was a regular carrier for 42 years retiring in 1959. He was an avid hunter and fisher­ man. Surviving are his wife. Sue; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Leary of Hastings; Mrs. Robert (Betty) Culbert of Lowell; eight grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; three step­ daughters; Mrs William (Patricia) Ball of Greenbelt, MD., Mrs. Robert (Helen) Jackson of Richland and Mrs. Malcolm (Lilian) McCrea of Maumee, Ohio. He was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Serven in 1941. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Mid­ dleville with Rev. Michael Anton officiating. Burial was in Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Grace Lutheran Church-Helping Hand. Obttuar/es, conf/nued on page 10 ATOiD SEWICES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 B. North St . Michael Anion, Fatter Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Jan 2b - 8 45 Church School fall apro). 1000 Family Wonhip. AAI. Branch alter Saturday. Jan. 25 - 9:30 Coni 7 Tuesday. Jan 28 9 30 Wordwatchert. 7 30 Adventurers. Wednesday, Jan. 29 7 00 Outreach. Thursday. Jan. SO ■ 4 15 Children * Chr . 7:30 Sr Chr FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Mich.. Allan ]. Weenink. In­ terim Minuter. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Chriatian Bd Sunday. Jan 26 ■ 9:30 and 11:00 Worthip Service*. Nuraery provided. Broadcad ol 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9 30 Church School Classes (or all age* 9 30 Intallation ol Trutlee* 10:30 Children » Choir practic-. 10:30 Coflee Hour in the Church Dining Room. 11:00 Installation ol Elder* and Deacon*. 3:00 to 5:00 Junior High Youth Fellowship meet at Hailing* Bowl. Coat, shoe*. 60. game. 1.30 5 30 Senior High Youth Fellowship meet al the Spindler *. 1935 N. Broadway, (or Super Bowl Party Monday. Jan. 27 7:30 Boy Scout* will meet. Tuesday. 1:00 Women • Bible Study at the home ol Don­ na Thompton. Wednctday. Jan 29 6:30 Kirk Choir practice Thursday, Jan. 30 • I 30 Women't Ataocntion Birthday Party (or Pabenlt al Barry County Medical Care Facility. 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. Fri­ day • 6:00 Men-Der’a Dinner in the Church Dining: Room. Everything furnished. vr jiwvj vniuaa wsiinnDAY SAINTS. 600 N. Airport Road. Hastings. 948-2104. Russell Solmet. branch pretident. phone 945-2314. Counselor* Kent Gibion (945-4145) and Ed Thoma* |795-7280| Sacrament Meeting 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10.30 aro Primary. Rebel Society, Priesthood.’ and Young Women al 11:30 am. Work Meeting second Thursday 10 002:00 and exercise clast every Wednesday 7 00 pro. rinoi onriioi vriunun. jw o. Woodlawn. Hatting*. Michigan 948-6004 Kenneth W Garner. Pastor, James R. Bar­ rett. Aset. Io the pastor in youth. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morn­ ing Worthip 11.00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grade* K thru 8. 7:00 p.m Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall), Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m Sacied Sound* Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult '. Choir) Saturday 10 Io 11 a.m. Kinp Kid* FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broad (Children’* Choir) Sunday morning ser­ way. Rev. David D. Garrett Phone vice broadcast WBCH 948-2229 Parsonage. 945 3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. member, 9 30 a.m. Sunday School. 10 45 M-37 South al M-79 Jack Bartholomew, a.m. Worship Service; 6 pm. Fellowthip pastor, phone 945-4995 Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 Worthip; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. Fellowship and Coffee; 9:55 Sunday BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. School; 1100 Morning Worship; 6:00 pro. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Youth 541 North Michigan Minister Clay Rosa Phone 948-4145 residence. 945-2938 Meeting. Nursery for all service*, church. Sunday Service* 10 a.m.; Bible transportation provided to and from morn­ Study 11 aro.: Evening Service* 6 p.m.; ing service*. Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road Patter J A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 945aro.; Worship II a.m.. Evening Service 7 pro.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. Middleville Area ST. AUGUSTINE. Middleville. Rev. Father Joseph Thachei. Pastor Phone 792-2889. Sunday Mau 9:30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Comer of Broadway and Center Streets MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST Father Wayne Smith, Rector Sunday CHURCH. Hwy. M-37, just north ol Mid Eucharist. 10:00 a m. Weekday dleville. 795-9726 Rev. Wesley Smith. Bucharistr Wednesday. 7:15 a.m.; Thurs­ Pastor. Mark J. Highman, Pastor of Youth day, 7.00 p.m. and Education. Sunday-Schocl 9 45 a.m.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Evening SerST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jeflerson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Satur­ day Mass 4:30p.m.; Sunday Masses 8a.m. PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. and II a.m. conleuiont Saturday Parmalce Rd.. Middleville. Rev. Wayne 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Mich.. 4:004:30 p.m. Kiel. Pastor. Phone 891-1585. Rev. Charles 49058. (616) 945-9574. David B. Nelson Doornbos, Assistant Pastor. Phone Jr.. Pattor Sunday, Jan 19 - Worthip Set- HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 795-3466. First Service 9 aro.; church­ vice Room 108. The First Miracle" John Powell Rd Russell A. Sarver. Patlor. School 10:15 am.; Second Service 11:15 2:1-12 9 30 am. Sunday School. 10.30 Phone 945-9224 Worship service 10 30 a m Coflee Fellowship. 10:30 a m Radio am., evening service 6 p.m.. classes lor all HroMk.u WBCH. 1100 a m Worthip age*. 9:45 a.m. Sunday school Tuesday. Service Sanctuary. 12:00 Non Sr. Hi. Cottage Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. Swiss Steak Dinner - serving until 2 00 pm Adult* 14 50 and Children 12 50 (12 CHURCH OF THE NA2ARENE, 1716 COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING and under!. 600 pm Jr. Hl. Youth North Broadway Rev James E Lcitxman AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST Fellowthip Monday. Jan 20 • 7:00 p.m. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday CHURCHES. Rev James E Cook of­ Boy Scout*. 7.30 p.m Building Commit­ School Hour. 11:00a m Morning Worship ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 lee Tueuiay, Jan. 21 ■ 2 45 p.m. Cub Den. Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. aro.; worship 10 aro ; Banfield Church 6:30 p.m. U M Men Dinner with reserva­ Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services (or Adults. School 10 a.m.; worship 11:30 aro. tion*, 8 00 p.m. Uthcri Meeting. Wednea- Teen* end Children. day Jan 22 < 30 Chancel Choir. Thurs­ GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. day, Jan 23 - 6 30 p.m Handbell Choir Hanover, Hatting* Leonard Davis. Pastor. TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Ph 948-2756 Oi 945 9429 Sunday Sunday Washington, Nashville. Rev.J.G Boomer. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY School 9 45 a.-a.. Worship 11 a.m.. Youth Sunday School 9:45 a m ; Sunday Worship CHURCH. 307 E Marshall. Rev. Marvin 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 pm.. 11:00aro.; Evening Service 6.00 pro.; Bi­ Srckmiller Patlor Sunday Morning Sun­ Felkn'ship and Coflee 7:15 p.m Nursery ble Prayer. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. day School 10 00. Morning Worthip Ser­ (or sb .trvice* Wednesday CYC 6:45 vice 11 M. Evening Service • 7:30. Prayer pro. prayer and Bible study 7 p.m ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Meeting Wednesday Night ■ 7JO. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor A mission ol St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Saturday Mau 6 30 pro Sunday Dowling Area Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE. 301 Fuller St . M-79 Paitor Thom*. Voyles Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 a m : Morning Worship II aro.; Evening Service*. Youth 6 p.m ; Evening Woi -hip 7 p m.; Wednesday mid-week prayer 7 pro . Wednesday caravan program 7 pro. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete P. ascription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS a LOAN ASSOCIATION Hasting* and lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Halting*, Inc. Insurance lor your life. Home. Business ond Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hastings — Nastwillo FIEXFAI INCORPORATED OrangevllleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE 6921 Marsh Rd two mile* south of Gun Lake. Rev Dan Bowman. Pastor Larry Tungate. Sunday School Supt Sunday School 9 45 a.m . Church service* 11 a m 6 p m Evening Services. Wednesday 6 30 pm SO C K 3 thru 6 grade* 7 pro Adult Prayer and Bi ble Study Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-5187 lot pack-up ST. CYRIL A METHODIUS, Gun Lake. Father Dennis Boylan, Pastor Phone 792 2889 Saturday Ma.* 5 pro . Sunday Mau 7 JO aro A 11:30 a m ol Hasting* Delton Area NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd . 8 nu S. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 am . Wor ship 11 a m. Evening Service at 7 pro Youth meet Sunday 6pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Proscription*" - 118 S. Jeflerson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hasting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd- — Hostings. Michigan ________________________ —--------------------------------------- > FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Elmer J Faust. On M-43 in Delton Services - Worship 10 45 am . Sunday School 9 30-10 30 Evening Service 6 pro . United Methodist Women every 1st Thursday. 7 30 pm. United Methodnt Men every 2nd Sunday. 7 30 a m Lena Rosella Hines Essie May Lehman CLARKSVILLE - Lena Rosella Hines. 90. of Kalamazoo, formerly of Clarksville, died Thursday. Jan 9. 1986 in a Kalamazoo hospital. She was born Feb. 27. 1895. in Campbell Township, the daughter of Robert and Ethel Sparks Heaven. She attended Lake School and graduated from Clarksville High School in 1915 and Ionia County Normal in 1916. She taught school near Palo. She married Fred E. Hines Oct. 28, 1916 in Ionia, and he preceded her in death Nov. 26, 1973. They lived in Kalamazoo before moving to Clarksville in 1948. They returned to Kalamazoo in 1976. Survivors include two sons. Verle of Mattawan and Merlin of Vicksburg; one daughter, Lillian Cochran of Kalamazoo; one sister, Lillian Claussen of Grand Rapids; 18 grandchildren, and several great grand­ children. great great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. One son, Wayne, preceded her in death in 1966. Funeral services were Saturday. Jan. 11, 1986 at 1 p.m. from the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa, with burial in the Clarksville Cemetery. LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Essie May Lehman. 93. of Lake Odessa died Thursday. Jan. 16. (986, at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Funeral services were held Saturday. Jan. 18. at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Rev. Duane Walter officiated with burial at Woodland Memorial Park. Mrs. Lehman was born Feb. 5. 1892, in Galion. Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Anne (Day) Webster. She married Earl Leh­ man on March 9,1913. Mr. Lehman died Jan. 31. 1961. They lived in Ohio and Kansas before moving to Woodland in 1913. She was employed at the Lake Odessa Canning Co. for several years. Mrs. Lehman is survived by three sons. Emerson Lehman of Lake Odessa. Leon (Pete) Lehman of Fenwick and Owen Lehman of Clarksvil'e; two datfghters. Mrs. Vernon 1 Ruth) Newton of Woodland and Mrs. Ali iBetty > Baghai of Boston. Mass.; two sisters, Mrs(Mmerzie) Applebury and Mrs. Zoe Peterson both of Missouri; 12 grand­ children; 23 great grandchildren; six step grandchildren; and four great great grand­ children. She was preceded in death by three children, two grandchildren, one brother and one sister. Diane L. Klevorn GRAND RAPIDS - Diane L. Klevorn (Frohm), 41, of Grand Rapids formerly of Hastings died Friday, Jan. 17, 1986, at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services were held 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, 1986, at First Presbyterian Church. Dr. Alan Weenick officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Ducks Unlimited. Mrs. Klevorn was bom Dec. 19, 1944, the daughter of Burnell and Mary (George) Larke. She graduated from Leelanau High School and attended Michigan State University. She moved to Hastings in 1943 until 1962. She lived in various cities in New York and Michigan. She was currently living in Grand Rapids where she worked for Hidden Valley Apartments as a leasing agent. Mrs. Klevorn is survived by two sons, Scott and Andy Klevorn of Whitmore Lake, MI: one half sister, Amy Larke of Florida and one half brother, Matt Larke of Florida. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. Austin M. Fezatte Austin M. Fezatte, 66, of Ontario, Oregon, died January 1, 1986 in Oregon. Services were held January 4 at the Chapel of the Roses. Burial followed in the Evergreen Cementery of Ontario. Mr. Fezatte was born Jan. 12, 1919 in LaBranche, ML, the son of John and Alida Fezatte, and was raised and schooled in Chicago, Ill. Surviving Mr. Fezatte are his wife Cora of Hastings, five daughters: Mrs. Paul (Sharon) Hall of Nyssa; Mrs. Rick (Janet) Stabler of Ontario, Oregon; Mrs. William (Marlene) Fields of Billings, Montana; Mrs. Sylvan (Patty) Ronneburg of Fort Riley, Kansas; Darlene Fezatte of Ontario; two sons and daughters from a previous marriage, Bud H. Fezatte of Ontario, Donald A. Fezatte of Payette, Idaho; Mrs. Arnold (Pat) Musser of Batfie Creek; and Mrs. Rick (Charlene) Cooper of Lake Oswego, Oregon. Mr. Fezatte was a veteran of World War II in the United States Navy, and was employed as a superintendent at Ore-Ida foods before retiring in 1981. Mr. Fezatte and family lived in Ontario since n.oving from Michigan in 1961. Ted V. Meredith HASTINGS - Mr. Ted V. Meredith, 48. of 5600 Head Rd.. Hastings, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 1986 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Wed­ nesday, Jan. 22, at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Early officiating. Burial was at Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Hastings Harvest Church, 502 E. Bond St., Hastings. Mr. Meredith was bom on March 11, 1937, in Lansing, the son of Clyde and Helen (Bodo) Meredith. He was raised in Lansing and attended Lansing schools. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He married Gloria J. Wright on Oct. 1,1962. He was employed at Oldsmobile in Lansing for 23 years, retiring in April, 1985 because of failing health. Mr. Meredith is survived by his wife, Gloria; four sons, Jeff Meredith of Hastings, Jim Meredith of Phoenix, AZ, Gene Meredith of Grand Rapids and Jerry Meredith of Grand Forks. ND, six grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Helen Meredith of Nashville and one brother. Robert Meredith of Houghton Lake. Reva B. Benson HASTINGS ■ Mrs. Reva B. Benson. 84. of 401 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings died Thursday, Jan. 16. 1986, at Barry County Medical Care Facility. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Jack Bartholomew officiated with burial at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Benson was bom on Dec. 30, 1901 at Stanwood, MI the daughter of Willis and Ellen (Klingman) Bumford. She was raised in the Stanwood area and attended the Green School. She married Lawrence Benson on May 8, 1919 and they came to Hastings in 1927. She was employed at J.C. Penney store in Hastings for 30 years, retiring in 1967. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and Church Circle, Methodist Womens. Hinooners. Pennock Hospital Guild and Hastings Senior Citizens. Mrs. Benson is survived by one sister. Mrs. Flossie Dunham of Kalamazoo, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. Two bus loads of Woodland School seventh and eighth grade students went on a ski trip after school last Thursday. They traveled to Pando Mountain and Lodge where they rented skis and used the ski lift. About 60students went on the trip. They got back to Woodland around 10 p.m. The trip was planned by Mr. Bannow. a teacher at the school. Bannow and Sue Raffler chaperoned. The group plans to take a trip to Can­ nonsburg before winter ends. Thomas and Jan Steury from Mission Viejo. California, and their two daughters, Jenee and Denyee. were in the Woodland area from Dec. 20-31. They spent time at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. LaVeme Roberts, and at the home of his mother, Mrs. Albert Steury. in Hastings. Mrs. Laverne Roberts reports that the days of the Good Samaritan are not over. Laverne and Jean were coming back Io Woodland from a doctor's office in Hastings after Christmas when a front wheel spindle broke on their car. A truck driver stopped and told them that he would call their in­ surance company to have the car picked up. Soon after he left, another car stopped and picked up Laverne and Jean and drove them to their home between Woodland and Lake Odessa. After getting Jean safely into her home, those people drove Laverne all the way back to his car to wait for the tow truck, and they did not give him their names or accept any payment. Jean is still recovering from a broken leg and knee cap that occured early in December, and hoth the Roberts were extremely grateful for this help from strangers. Early last week Perry Stowell got home from Rochester, Minn., where he had surgery on his knee the previous week. He is getting around alone and seems to be doing fine. George Speas. pastor of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, is in Hamilton, Ind., for a concentrated two week mini-course. Pastor Speas has been taking these occasional short courses for some time as the is working Edna H. Lancaster HASTINGS - Mrs. Edna H. Lancaster, 59, of 135 W. Oliver St., Hastings died Thursday, Jan. 16, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Lancaster was bom on June 3,1926 in Knoxville, Tenn., the daughter of Samuel and Hazel (Palmer) Silvey. She was raised in Knoxville and attended schools there, graduating from Rule High School in 1944. She married Buryi Lancaster in Decem­ ber, 1959 and has been a resident of Hastings since 1959. Mrs. Lancaster was a member of the Hastings First Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Anthony (Teresa) Martinez of Hastings; step­ daughter, Mrs. Alfred (Nancy) Taylor of Hastings; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Black­ burn and Mrs. Mildred Myers of Knoxville, Tenn.; Mrs. Charlotte Rule of Tampa, Fla. and a brother, Claude Silvey of Knoxville. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 18,12 neon at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth W. Gamer officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery in Knoxville, Tenn. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or Pennock Hospital. George H. Weinman VERMONTVILLE - Mr. George H. Weinman, 79, of 158 Walnut St., Ver­ montville, died Monday, Jan. 20, 1986, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Vermontville Bible Church. Pastor Daniel Smith officiated with burial in Potterville Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the American Diabetes Association. Mr. Weinman was born Aug. 19, 1906 in Lansing, the son of John and Minnie (Binder) Weinman. He lived in the Lansing area and attended schools there. He was married to Ella May Lane on Jan. 261942. She died Nov. 26, 1959. He was married to Margaret E. Barber on June 7,1977. She died Feb. 23,1985. Mr. Weinman was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army. He was employed for over 30 years at Oldsmobile in Lansing, retiring in 1969. He was a member of the Nashville VFW Post, a former member of the Potterville VFW Post, was a member of the Olds Retirees and attended the Ver­ montville Bible Church. Mr. Weinman is survived by 11 step daughters, Mrs. Ray (Blanche) Hurshman of Lansing. Mrs. Herald (Margaret) Graham, Mrs. Marie McDermott and Mrs. Archie (Florence) Hosey all of Charlotte, Mrs. Roy (Lola) Patterson of Lavern, CA, Mrs. Allen (Carolyn) Olmstead, Mrs. Elmer (Joanne) Arnold both of BeUevue, Mrs. Lloyd (Elsie) Wolever and Mrs. Archie (Ardean) Gonser both of Vermontville, Mrs. Dale (Maxine) Herber of Pontiac, Mrs. Harold (Dorene) McPhee of Potterville; one step son, Reginald Rounds of Holt; 65 step grand­ children; 102 step great great grand­ children; one brother Clair Weinman of St. Petersburg. FL; one sister, Mrs. Clara Langham of Holt. He was preceded in death by two step daughters, Dorothy Roll and Betty Brad­ street. one step son, Floyd Rounds and a sister. Mary Brown. Arrangements were by the Vogt Chapel Wren Funeral Homes. by Catherine Lucas toward a new credential in counseling. During George's absence on Sunday, his mother. Pastor Dorienne Demond, filled in at Kilpatrick Church. This column reported on Bob Born's 90th birthday a few weeks ago. and at that time it was stated that he had been superintendent of Woodland Schools. That was ar. error. Mr. Bom was superintendent of both Clarksville and Freeport Schools before the Lakewood consolidation took place. After he retired from his second tenure as superintendent at Clarksville, he taught math at Vermontville for two-years before he retired from the education field completely. A potluck dinner was held at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday after morning services. Following the dinner, the church members reconvened for their annual meeting. Cer­ tain church building improvements and order of worship were discussed at the meeting. The Apostles Group at Kilpatrick Church sponsored a potluck dinner after morning worship and Sunday School at that church on Sunday. About 40-people stayed and enjoyed the meal. The meal had been planned earlier to be the first partof an afternoon of snow fun for the church families. However, unex­ pected warm weather had melted all the snow on the hill around the church; so the sleds and toboggans cound not be used, and everyone went home after dinner. Corree Farlee and Laura Reiser were hostesses to members of the Canadian Vikings girls volleyball team that spent four days visiting the Viking teams at Lakewood High School. Both the boys wrestling team and the girls volleyball team came from Wexford Collegiate High School near Toronto, Ontario, Canada last week. Corre Farlee’s guest was Janis Haines, and Laura Reiser's guest was Kelly Cudmore. A very busy four days was planned to entertain the guests, including games at Lakewood and Maple Valley, tours of local farms, a trip to Grand Rapids and a dance at the high school. Pennock Hospital Auxiliary JAN. Donald Neil Young HASTINGS - Donald Neil Young, 58, of Hastings, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1986 at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo following vascular surgery. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 9 at the Clarksville Wesleyan Church. Rev. Arthur Ruder of­ ficiated with burial at Clarksville Cemetery. Mr. Young was bom on July 6, 1927 in Detroit, the son of Lloyd and Winifred (Neil) Young. He attended schools in Detroit and Clarksville. He was a veteran of WWII. Mr. Young was employed at the Eaton Manufacturing Co. in Battle Creek for 30 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. Mr. Young is survived by two daughters, Tech. Sgt. Catherine Vasquez of the U.S. Air Force stationed in the Phillipines and Mrs. Susan Snoeink of Vermontville; his mother, Winifred (Peg) Young of Clarksville; and one sister, Mrs. William (Audrey) Zang of West Branch. He was preceded in death by his son Scott. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel of Clarksville. Woodland News 19-25 JAY CEE WEEK Spaghetti Supper Hastings Community Building JAN. 31,1986 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. ’2.50 . CHILDREN (Under 12) ’3.50... ADULT This is a — BED FUND PROJECT This is not a sure thing. RICHARD P nasMTVM YOUR J! IRA IS! Investing in an IRA is a sound financial decision. Almost everyone now realizes that Social Security should never be the primary source of retirement income. Your IRA is a sure thing. Social Security isn't! You can depend on your IRA to make your retirement years secure and enjoyable. You can trust your IRA to maintain your planned lifestyle, because you control the plan and its growth. Your IRA saves you money on taxes during your earning years. All deposits are in­ sured up to $100,000 by the FDIC and deliver higherthan-average interest rates. That means your funos ac­ cumulate tax free until you begin drawing against your account when you are most likely in a lower tax bracket. Come in and see us today. We'll answer all your ques­ tions and halp you plan the IRA that's best for you. Now is the time to visit your Loan Officer at Woodland National Bank ('woodland] national; iiBANK; 367-4911 HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 9 tb4-30Fnday9 to 5:30; Sat. 9 to 12:30 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 23,1986 — Page 5 From Time to Time... by...Esther Walton Recollections of the Indians of the area by Henry A. Goodyear , This article »as written by Mr. Henry A Goodyear in 1007, and read before the Pioneer society oi Barry County, Mr. Goodyear came to Hastings In August. 1840. and was the pioneer banker and merchant of hlmaelf prominently with all the varied Interests ol the county occupied many positions ol trust and responsibility. He was the lint president ol the village, and first mayor of the citv after it was organized as such. He was twice chosen representative, and once elected to the State senate. He discharged the duties of these different offices with fidelity, showing every u hearty interest in everything that would benefit his town and county — such were the pioneers. Henry A. Goodyear — pioneer Hastings merchant and civic leader My recollections of the band of Indians who made their home on the banks of the Thor­ napple near this place date back to 1840, when I first settled in the little hamlet of Hastings. This was a small band compared with those farther north .■^he Ottawas and the Potawatomies (close friends and allies) occupied the middle and lower portion of the Slate. These tribes belonged to one family, the Algonquin. The Potawatomies ranged over the southern tier of counties, and part of Indiana. I remember going to the eastern part of Baltimore township in the spring of 1841, with a view of trading for furs, where the Indians were engaged in making maple sugar. On my way there I came across an old Indian cornfield of the Potawatomies, as I was informed by my Indian guide, thus showing conclusively that this tribe must have occupied at least the southern part of Barry county. The Potawatomies were removed by the government to a reservation beyond the Mississippi river in 1837-8. Each band of the Ottawa tribe, and there were many of them, had their own separate chief. The name of the chief of the Hastings’ band was Pecitiac, than whom no nobler looking Indian could be imagined. He was perfect physically, and the grandeur of this carriage and demeanor could not but make a deep impression upon the most careless beholder. Fully six feet tall, very erect, he showed the type of the ideal Indian we read about. I never saw him in public without a band across his forehead, and from the upper part of his nose reaching to his eyes, ornamented with bright buttons. This was worn by him, I supposed at the time, as an insignia of nis office. This chief was remarkable fo: his integrity and trustworthiness, and the uniformity of his uniformity of his urbanity and good habits. He enjoyed the respect and confidence of his subord nates and followers, as well as the white people who knew him. This hand was regarded by some outsiders as the scalawag band of the tribe, but why it was so regarded I never could discover, nor in any way comprehend. It certainly was not justly entitled to that ignoble distinction. It is true: there were a few bad Indians in the band, and I presume that was the case in all other bands; but his being a small band the few bad members might have had the effect on outsiders of smirching its character in this way, or it might have been caused by their unwillingness to submit to the restraints of the missions in Prairieville. Barry and Allegan counties. I cannot account for this false and unfounded stigma in any other way. The overwhelming number of the band was what we then esteemed as good, straighforward. honest Indians, as a rule worthy of credit and the confidence of the white people. A remarkably good test of their integrity, not only of the band but the whole tribe, was the prominent act of theirs, adopted at a general council held in Grand Rapids in the fifties whereby they agreed to pay the debts of all dead Indians. As a result of the action about one thousand dollars came to the traders of Hastings. In order to have a better understanding of this action. I would state that heretofore all the debts were considered closed and liquidated by death. Here we see a nice sense of honor on their part that goes to show that the Indian, when well treated, is not the treacherous savage the public, a» a rule, are made to believe. Several of th- Indians of this band were polygamists, notably the Chippewas, whose home was on the little Thdmapple and Sambie domiciled on Sambie Lake, one of a chain of lakes that constitutes the head of Mud creek. Each of these had two wives, and both men were called well off as far as Indian wealth was estimated. They were good hunters and trappers, hence their ability to indulge in a plurality of wives. As it is today with white people, there was then a certain element among the Indians, those who were shiftless — too lazy to hunt or trap — con­ sequently were always poor, dirty, and squalid, without credit and respect from either white people or members of their tribe. Many of this band run accounts with the traders, in some cases, up to fifty dollars at a time, and generally manage to pay them. They, however, had to be reminded of their debts, dunned as we call it nowadays, and when government pay day came around, traders had to be on hand to secure part of the annuities to apply on accounts. I attended them for that purpose for many years. Grand Rapids was generally the place for making these payments. Bradly was designated once or twice for the payment of the Hastings and Bradly Indians. They, however, did not like the plan and asked to have the place of meeting changed to Grand Rapids. All annuities were the same per capita, hence the larger the family the more money the head of it would draw. Indian women were exceedingly fond of dress, and whenever they could afford it, arrayed themselves in rich-looking blankets and fine broadcloth skirts, and jackets made of calico; these were trimmed with taffeta ribbons of various colors. They had many strings of beads to adorn their necks, and frequently had finger rings, earrings and many other ornaments. Some of the maidens were extremely good looking, and showed good taste in the arrangement of their hair and garments. Among strangers, especially before the whites, these maidens were shy and retiring, and in many ways showed the same signs of modesty characteristic of the young girls in civilized life. Pow wows were held by the Indians generally once a year. I remember some of them when held here. The usual place for these gatherings was immediately north of the iron bridge on Creek Street. Here also was one of their cemeteries. These pow­ wows were held soon after the maple sugar season. Some one may raise the query — What is a pow-wow? My answer is, it was a conference for business ending in a carnival of drunkenness, debauchery and savage ex­ cesses of all kinds. The Indians were not accustomed to restraint and under the in­ fluence of fire-water, brawls and fights, even to the death, were indulged in — squaws at such times formed themselves in a body of peacemakers, and anticipating the dethronement of reason in their lords and masters would secrete every instrument of carnage they could find, and throughout the carnival would constitute themselves a guard of protection. The only time I ever saw the squaws the worse for liquor were on the government pay days; they might have indulged at other times for aught I know, but not to my knowledge. It was very rarely that an Indian would betray an act of viciousness towards the white people. In one instance, however, Saint Domino attempted it with Mrs. Cooley of Rutland. Mr. Cooley was obliged to go out into the world, as it was called, to procure eatables for his empty larder; Mrs. Cooley, not feeling safe to say alone, invited Mrs. Hayes, who then was a young wife, to stay with her. One morning Saint Domino called at the house and demanded a breakfast, knowing that Mr. Cooley was away. The frightened woman put before him what she had, but he was not satisfied and insisted upon a hot meal. He became violent, and Mrs. Hayes hearing the racket promptly appeared upon the scene wielding an ax handle. That, with a very vigorous protest and the determined mien of Mrs. Hayes, succeeded in quieting the savage and driving him from the house. Although appearing so brave, Mrs. Hayes was really very much frightened, and while she unwittingly enacted the role of the heroine in this case, the Indian on the other hand showed himself the coward and villain that he was. This Indian never forgave, Mrs. Hayes for the treatment. He frequently expressed his dislike by denouncing her as “cowin-neesheen Jim-na-tow squaw," meaning, "no good Hayes squaw". Another instance vividly in my mind was this: After a prolonged orgie at one of the pow-wows some of the viciously inclined Indians moved toward the corner of State and Creek streets, then the business center of the little village, and attempted to create a disturbance, giving their war-whoop and shooting off their guns promiscuously. Then it was they made my store their target, but fortunately no damage was done save a few bullet holes in the building. The effect of the liquor soon disappeared and then they became quiet, peaceable Indians once more. The prominent Indians in the Hastings band who gave character and stability to it were Pec-i-tiac. the chief, Kish-wa-bah, Asqui-ab-anoo. Ka-ka-coose, As-quei-sa-ke. Lund-a-go, Mish-wa-gen, alias Chunk. Saint Domino, Con-de-eau. alias John Jones, Chick-ak-quo. Mag quah, and many others whom I cannot now recall. Chippewa, who was classed with this band, did not make his home on the grounds It was the same with Sambie. Pomebego divided his time with th*5 band and the Slater Indians Pomebego was a very old man when I first became acquainted with him. He was one « Tecumseh’s veterans and accompanied him in all his battles. He often said that when he was a boy the big marsh in Hope township was then a lake He also stated that the In­ dians planted com where the poor farm ** now. which possibly accounts for it having been a prairie in the thirties and fortiesIt was a general custom of the Indians to give the white settlers names taken from their own language; for instance, A.C. Parmelee, who was very blond, was named Kes-see, meaning god or sun. William Hayes, Jim-na-tow, meaning devil — this name was given him on account, of his long, heavy beard, which imparted to him a stern, determined look. The rest of the whites being closely shaved. H.J. Kenfield, Jr.. Wap-akee-sick, red fox, from the color of his hair. Herman Knappen-Schneep, meaning sleep­ nap-napping. It would seem from this that they understood the definition of the word napping. Mr. Turner was called Skee-to-bon. thunder, De-up-john-skikee, medicine man. Daniel McLellan, a very old man. was called Moka-mish, grandfather. There were quite a number of the McLellan family, and each member had a name given by the Indians, suggestive of some personal trail I had the name of Mo-quah, this means black bear, and was given to me because of my heavy, dark, curly hair. The Indians, after having christened me with the name of their choosing, always after this accosted me by it; I suppose this was their usual custom. In after years in coming across Indians elsewhere, by announcing my Indian name, they recognized me at once by greeting me in their usual way, Bush-ue Ma-quah, and if the whole family were present the refrain, Bush­ ue Ma-quah would be carried on by squaw and children in succession. Another peculiar custom of theirs was this, they never knocked at the door for ad­ mission; the first intimation of their presence would usually be a copper-colored face pressed closely to the window, which in many cases frightened the women and children, until they became accustomed to the Indian customs and found out there was no harm intended. Their mission generally was to trade or "swap” as they termed iL These Indians domiciled themselves in rude and primitive huts or wigwams as they were called. In winter these were made of bark of several thicknesses, with an opening at the top for the escape of the smoke. Their fires were built on the ground in the middle of the wig wam. Here the cooking was done in the winter, other seasons, when the weather permitted, this was done outside. They slept upon mats placed upon the ground, the family arranging themselves in a circle, their feet to the fire and their heads to the walls of the tent or wigwam — these were always built round, the better for sleeping purposes. The Indians, in the division of labor, im­ posed upon the squaws, the major share. It was theirs to plant, afterward harvest U>« corn, erect the wigwams, with the assistance of the bucks at rare intervals. They had the cooking to do; they cared for the children, the little babies being strapped to their backs and carried from place to place, as hunting and trapping required — the men did the hunting and trapping, and the rest of their time was divided between lolling around and eating the savory stews that the squaws provided. The squaws also tanned the skins of the animals, made the moccasins, leggins, and in fact all the clothing for their families. The squaws' work was never done, while the bucks were at leisure as soon as the game was brought home. They all, however, had limeof play and frolic. The little Indian ys with their bows and arrows, tiny girls Paying in the sand making images of dolls. F ,squaws gossiping and indulging them°Ver some hug*1 story or hunting xpedition. just as while folks do now, and so ‘Oeir time went on Their boats were what we call dugouts or can°es These generally were made of white ..°Y' °f lhe desired length and “Uckness were shaved to a point at both ends. the body part cut or scraped out to correspond with the size of the log With “tese they floated on the waters of the lakes and rivers while trapping and fishing, and used them for the transortalion of their families and household goods whenever it *as possible to do so. The propelling power was a paddle in the hands of a buck or squaw; either could manage it with deftness and safety. Today gorged with plenty, tomorrow nothing in store for hungry stomachs. Such was Indian life in the early days. They were like children, and never gave a thought for future needs, and why should they? The woods abounded with game, and in their seasons, the hillsides were red with strawberries, and other berries grew in profusion along the wayside. Never was a Slate more favored by nature than this one for the lakes surrounding it are filled with fish, and I doubt whether there is a locality anywhere more thickly inhabited with wild animals; even in 1840 it was in verity the Elysium for hunters. Those good old limes are now with the past. The mission of the Indian is ended, his happy hunting grounds are supplanted by the white man's fields. Henceforth, the future welfare of the few remaining Indians must depend upon their assimilation of the manners and customs of the white. He, too, "by the sweat of his brow" must earn his bread. I presume there are some, I know there are, who will cherish and hold with me sympathetic remembrances of the red men and women who trod these grounds long before the sturdy pioneers came to drive them from their homes and lands. Where is not the noble Pec-i-ti-ac gone? Where are his faithful followers and associates? AD gone. Some of them died in the fullness of years, but the mass of them in the prime of life. They quickly faded away as they came in touch with civilized Ufe. Their simply natures, only too rapidly, took up the vices and ignored the vitures of the white man. And the one great source of evil, the demon, Scatawaabvn — firewater — why was it brought into contact with them to debauch and hurry them to untimely graves? Lo! the poor Indian. The Strickland Agency, Inc. Now at... 301 S. 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January 23.1986 what’s cookin ’ by Elaine Gilbert This Week Featuring... Judy Jacinto A bean pot can't be just any ordinary pot when Judy Jacinto cooks pinto beans. The Hastings restaurant manager will drive more than 2,300 miles into the heart of Mexico to get just the perfect handmade clay pottery pots for her bean cookery. The pots, called jarros. are glazed just or the inside and are made by rural Mexicans who live near the town of Ciudad Manuel Dolabo where Judy's Mexican husband, Adolfo, once lived. Pinto beans simmer in a jarros “all day every day" on top of the stove at Hastings' Mexican Connexion Restaurante, 131 s Jefferson St., where Judy is manager and cook. The beans, a good source of protein, are served in the restaurant's popular wet burritos, deep fried burritos and as a side dish with every meal. The jarros aren't the only authentic Mexican cookware Judy has amassed for the local restaurant where the delicious Mexican food is made from scratch. She's even ridden on horseback to the Mexican Piedras Negra Ranch "back in the bush" where native Mexican's cam their living carving rock into useful products like "molcajetes." Judy brought back a molcajete, which is similar to a mortar and pestle, for the Hastings restaurant and it is used there for such things as grind ng hot Consolidated Report of Condition of Hastings City Bank of Hastings in the State of Michigan, and its Domestic Subsidiaries, at the close of business on December 31, 1985. State Charter No. 11 — ASSETS — mil thou Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin............................................... Interest-bearing balances ...................................................................................................... Securities............................................................................................................................................. Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell........... Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income.................................................................... LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses.................................................................... Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve................ Premises and fixed assets........................................................................................................... Other real estate owned............................................................................................................. Investments In unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies................ Other assets................................................................................................. Total assets................................................................................................. '..................................... $ 3,250 10,849 16,949 5,500 34,961 300 34,661 1,320 34 136 1,340 74,039 — LIABILITIES — Deposits: In domestic offices .................................................................................................................... Noninterest-bearing .............................................................................................................. Interest-bearing....................................................................................................................... Mortgage indebtedness and obligations undercapitalized leases............................. Other liabilities................................................................................................................................ Total liabilities.................................................................................................................................. 65,982 8,917 57,065 38 926 66,946 - EQUITY CAPITAL Common Stock................................................................................................................................... Surplus.................................................................................................................................................. Undivided profits ond capital reserves................................................................................... Total equity capital......................................................................................................................... Total liabilities, and equity capital.......................................................................................... 1,354 1,878 3,861 7,093 74,039 -Michigan.................................................. 144 MEMORANDA — Deposits of State Money I, James R. Veldmon, Vice President and Cashier of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this report of condition has been prepared in conformance with the applicable Instructions, and is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. James R. Veldman We. the undersigned directors, attest the correctness of this report of condition and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared In conformance with the applicable instructions and is true and correct. Directors...James R. Wiswell Charles F. Johnston James E. Coleman cAitned &or The Heart Surprise Your Valentine with... peppers, pulverizing fresh tomatoes for saba, etc The Mexicans always keep a molcajete on their table all the time, said Judy. Last March. Judy and her husband took $ix-days just to get two tamale machines in Renosa. Mexico. Judy says she's delighted to have the machines at the Mexican Connexion Restaurante to make tamales, stuffed with roast beef and wrapped tn com husks. There's’ also an attachment for making homemade tacos. Traveling in the rural areas of Mexico has been an interesting experience for Judy who notes that life there is similar to what it was in the late 18th century here. Farmers still hitch the old-fashioned type one-wheel plow to the back of an animal and most women still launder clothing by hand. The ones who have washing machines usually have the hand-operated wringer types, except in the large, modern Mexican cities. Hastings' Mexican Connexion, owned by Middleville builder Russell Dykstra, opened last June. It offers a take-out business and sit-down dining. ••We really thought Hastings needed something like this," said Judy who spent four-months gathering recipes and planning the menu prior to the restaurant's opening. The beans and rice are prepared the way Adolfo's sister makes them. The tamales are made from an authentic recipe of a local woman. Other cooks at the restaurant, besides Judy, are Josefinna Martinez and Rita Pacheco. “We tried to select the kinds of foods people expect to have in a Mexican ;estaurant," said Judy. The menu features 14-Mexican food items. There's even a Mexican breakfast besides traditional American fare. A Mexican break­ fast, for example, might include scrambled eggs served with tortillas and side dishes of beans and rice. The Mexican western omelet includes eggs, tomato, onions and peppers. And the Mexican sausage served at the restaurant is not hot, said Judy. In fact, she hopes to clear-up what she thinks is a misconception about the Mexican food served at the restaurant. “Some people are afraid to come in and eat because they think all the Mexican food is hot. Nothing is hot...but we do have hot sauce available for those who do like it hot and want to add it to their food. "We make our own hot sauce, but it's very mild. Mexican food (itself) is always bland..."Our food is tasty food with a hot sauce on the side... And we have a choice of food. Many people don’t know th?t we have American foods such as shrimp and chicken dinners. And our hamburgers are really big ones," she said. Judy, a lifelong resident of Hastings and a graduate of Hastings High, says she has always loved to cook. Prior to working at the restaurant, she was a realtor’s associate for Formula Real Estate. She had worked for that company since 1975 when it was known as Buehler Real Estate. During her last year as a realtor, she chalked up sales of f i ,i jfc*.<uul she has served on the Carlton Township Board of Review since 1976. Judy and her husband have ihree children: Mickey, 16, Jarred, 15, and Antonio, 5. She shares a recipe for refried beans (frijoies) with readers this week because she's had many compliments from customers who are curious to know how she makes them taste so good. "They, are great Judy Jacinto has traveled to Mexico several times to bring back some authentic Mexican cookware for use at the Mexican Connexion Restaruante In Hastings. Here, she makes tamales on a machine from Renosa, Mexico. The clay pottery pot on the right was fashioned by rural Mexicans and Is us­ ed to cook pinto beans at the Hastings restaurant. (Banner photo) reheated," adds Judy. And they’re great on tostadas and tacos, either with a meat mixture or with warm fried beans plus cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, etc. Refried Beans Tablespoons onion powder. If desired, add ’A-cup diced green chiles. For a good dip — Heat the refried beans and add diced jalepeno peppers and it’s a great appetizer with nacho chips. (Frijoies) Sort and wash five-cups of dry pinto beans. Then cover them with water and add salt and cook until tender. In a large frying pan (with oil. Crisco or lard). saute l-cup chopped onions. Add beans and fry until thick, mashing continuously. Add 1 ‘^-Tablespoons garlic powder and 14- RETIRING — Closing-Out Inventory 30% OFF • ALL ITEMS • Yarn - Baby, Sport & Worsted Cross-Stitch Books Knitting Books Pillows Cork Bd. Framed — Cross-Stitch Insert • Knitting Needles • Phone Note Pad • Etc. • • • • • 123W. 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State of Michigan. County of Barry. Lots 403-407 Inclusive, ac­ cording to the recorded plat of the City, formerly Village of Has­ tings. Sec. 18. town 3N. Range 8W, Forty-five Dollars ond Seventy-seven Cents. Year of 1983. Amount necessary to redeem. S68.66 plus the lees of the ShorrW. Alvin Warren Delton. Michigan 49046 10966 Keller-Lindsey Rood To London Corporation, last grantee In the regular chain title of such lond* or of any Interest therein os appearing by the record* in the office of the Regis­ ter of Deed* of sold County. Prepared by DIMMERS ond McPHILUPS Attorneys al Law 220 S. Broadway Hostings, Michigan 49058 0-30) Give cupid a helping hand with a LOVE LINE in The Hastings Banner. Compose your own met sage on the coupon provided, and mail to The Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, Hostings, Ml 49058. A special column will appear In the February 13th issue. Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, relatives, teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would like to say THANKS for being so nice. The cost is “lovingly low" just *1.00 for 10 words (additional words 5’ eoch). Payments MUST accompany your message, or be paid ^^Drawing Stop in and sign up to win a... Rambo T-Shirt Rambo Head Band 5 Rambo First Blood Part II — Available for Rent — Storting Friday, Jan. 24th Movie Rentals 1/2 Off — Every Wednesday — Enjoy Movies at Home and SAVE I COMPOSE YOUR OWN VALENTINE MESSAGE. IT'S EASY TO DO!!! x.r. ore jvst a fow examples... ihouflM* <k>Y ond "'9h' "°PPy Voi.n. 5og/od» 138 W, State St.. Downtown Hastings • Phone 948-2844 HOURS: Mon.-Thur.. 10 to 8: Fri.Sot. 10 to 9: Sunday I lo 8 Room 210 �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, January23,1986- Page? ea/A . . I’VE FOUND IT at NBH Smith-Bishop announce wedding engagement Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith of Woodland announce the engagement of their daughter, Tena Marie, to Mr. Bill Bishop, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Bishop of Woodland. The wedding will take place in June. Converses to observe 50th wedding anniversary Roger and LaWanda Converse of Hastings will observe their silver wedding an­ niversary on Sunday, Feb 2. Friends and family are invited to an open house luncheon from 1 to5 p.m. It will be held at the UAW Hail in Hastings on Woodlawn Ave. Roger and LaWanda are the parents of Ed and Kim Fischer, Terry and Laurie Newton, Mike and Jody Tuthill and Shelly Converse. They also have (our grandson s. Boyce-Forman announce wedding engagement Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Boyce of Lake Odessa and Mr. and Mrs. George Forman, Sr. of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Kathy Sue and Eric C. (Rick). Both are 1982 graduates of Lakewood High School. Kathy is a graduate of Aquinas College and is cirrently employed by the Mariott Inn of Grand Rapids. Eric is a graduate of Grand Rapids Junior College and is currently employed by Andersen and Associates of Grand Rapids. A June 21 wedding is being planned. Mellen-Whittemore engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mellen, of Yankee Springs, are pleased to announce the ^gagement of their daughter Karmen Kay to Bryan Roger Whittemore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Whittemore of Banfield. Karmen is a 1983 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and is currently em­ ployed at Bradford-White Corporation. Bryan is a 1981 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is currently employed at Battle Creek Gravel. An April 5 wedding is being planned. ITS A GIRL John and Toni Burkey, Hastings, Jan. 21, 8:18 a.m., 7 lb. 13 oz Jim and Laura Gibson, Ashley Marie, Jan. 19, at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, 5:59 p.m., 6 lb. 9 oz., 204 inches. Proud grand­ parents are Hank and Gladys Gibson of Hastings and Ray and Pam Wisniewski of Spring Lake. TWIN BOYS 1st LL William and Rita Ferguson, Pensecola, Fla., formerly of Hastings, Jan. 19, 1986, Ryan Mitchell, 7 lb. 7 oz. Chad William 6 lb. 12 oz Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ferguson Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hillis. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Hart of Hastings. ITS A BOY MANAGES _____ David Bolthouse, 18, Hastings and Denise Bolthouse, 18, Hastings. Barry Roscoe, 21, Hastings and Christine Converse,-19, Hastings. Michael R. Keeler, 19, Hastings and Patricia S. Easey, 19, Delton. Mark A. Fischer, 20, Ft. Hood. Texas and Lori Culhane, 18, Hastings. TUX RENTALS Group Rotes Available Village Squire la«*,BcL (C1C)H*42U James and Linda (Payne) Wanslow, Bakersfield, CA, Ryan James, Dec. 5,1985, 8 lb. 24 oz. He is joined at home by a sister, Jennifer. Grandparents are Lorabelle Payne of Hastings and Lucille Wanslow of Spiro. OK. Darla and Jeffery Main, Hastings, Jan. 5, 10:39 p.m., 8 lb. 8 oz. Harold and Symone Fields, Hastings, Jan. 18, 5:06 a.m., 8 lb. 1 oz. Red Cross Blood Drive scheduled for Jan. 31 The Barry County Red Cross will have a blood bank at St. Rose Catholic Church, 707 S. Jefferson St. in Hastings on Friday, Jan. 31 from 11 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. The goal for the drive is 100 pints. The Red Cross and your community need donations. Blood is a unique product It cannot be manufactured or chemically duplicated. The need of the county for blood can only be filled by donors. Business or Personal Check Writers... Wolf-Ridge engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Carroll J. Wolff of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Shelly Ann, to John Joseph Ridge, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ridge of Boston, Massachusetts. Shelly is a graduate of Central Michigan University and is a current representative for De) Monte Corporation. John is a graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute and is pursing a MBA at the University of Michigan. He is em­ ployed by Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation. A May 17th wedding is being planned. Legal Notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in • he conditions of a certain mort­ gage, made the 9th day of Feb­ ruary, 1978. executed by MICHAEL C. YARRINGTON and CHRISTY A. YARRINGTON. husband and wife, a* Mortgagors, to HASTINGS SAV­ INGS & LOAN ASSO' ATION. a Michigan corporation, doing business at Hostings, Michigan. as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan is Fighting the Cold with Hot Daily 99* ’ Specials' Monday: SUPER DELUXE.................. Tuesday: BACON BURGER Wednesday: MUSHROOM BURGER Thursday: HAM ’N CHEESE Friday: FISH FILET.......... Saturday-Sunday: ROAST BEEF ......99‘ ... 99' 99* 99* ...... 99* 99* Checking Account! convenient and less costly for... BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Bob and Barb (White) O’Brien, 311 Arlington, Grand Haven, Maureen Elaine, 11:44 a.m., 7 lb. 10 oz., Jan. 15, 1986 at North Ottawa Commimity Hospital in Grand Haven. Maureen is welcomed by a brother, Sean 14 years old. Proud grandparents are Win and Elaine Steward of Hastings. Elizabeth O’Brien of Goodrich and Frank and Dorothy O’Brien of Warren. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Colvin of Hastings. Jeff and Teri (Day) Hubbard, Jennifer Lynn, Jan. 16, 1986 at 3:11 a.m., at Com­ munity Hospital in Battle Creek. Jennifer is welcomed by sister Amanda and grand­ parents Jim and Virginia Hubbard of Battle Creek and Stuart and Janice Day in Hastings. Richard and Margaret Hemerling, Hastings, Jan. 18,4:02 a.m., 8 lb. 2 oz. to a better Kosbar-Case announce wedding engagement Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kosbar and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Case are proud to announce the engagement of Deanna L. Kosbar to Mark B. Case. Deanna is a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School and is now attending Grand Rapids Baptist College with a major in music education. Mark is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School and is now attending Michigan State University with a major in biology. They are planning a June 14,1986 wedding. Now, a minimum balance of only $300.00 assures you of unlimited check-writing privileges with no service charges of any kind. Should your balance fall below the required minimum, your charge for that month will be only $3.00. You’ll not find a better checking account anywhere. We think you'll agree. A TI O N A L ANK of ASTINGS WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC All deposits Insured up to $100,000“ SAVE on February 10. 1978. in Liber 234 of mortgages, on page 788. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date ol this notice Five Thousand Three Hundred Seven ond 16/100 ($5,307.16) Dollars lor principal ond interest, no suit or pro­ ceeding ol low of in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt, or ony part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power ol sale in said mor­ tgage contained having become operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on January 28. 1986. at 10 00 o'clock in the forenoon, ot the front doc ol the Courthouse in the City of Hostings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered lor sole and sold to the highest bidder, of public auction or vendue, for the purpose ol satisfying the amounts due ond unpaid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon at thirteen (13%) percent per an­ num. ond as otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with the legal coils ond charges of sole, including the attorney lees as provided by low and in said mortgage, the lands ond prem­ ises In said mortgage mentioned and described os follows, to-wil: Part ol Block 46 ol the Village of Middleville, according to the rec­ orded plat thereof, os recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on page 27, described os commencing at o point in Section Line. 113 leet North of the Southeast corner of Section 22. Town 4 North, Range 10 West, lor place ol beginning, thence North 52 feet, thence West 99 feet, thence South 52 feet, thence East 99 loot to place ol beginning, Thornapplo Township. Barry County, Michigan. Subject to oil conditions, restric­ tions and easements ol record. The length ol redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A 3240 C.L. (1948) Section 600.3240 is six (6) months. Dated: December 20, 1985 Richard H. Shaw (P20304) Atty, for Hastings Savings & Loon 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (1-23) O«et Coke Caffeine Free diet C> . «nd TAB are registered trademarks ol the Coca-Cola Company �Page 8— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 23.1986 Saxon eagers drop Lakewood 74-62 for third straight win by Steve Vedder Don't look now but the Los Angeles Lakers' all-time sports record of 33 straight wins is in jeopardy. Well, not real serious jeopardy, but the Hastings Saxons did run their modest win­ ning streak to3 Tuesday night with a closerthan-the-score-indicated 74-62 win over rival Lakewood. The win. which wasn't decided until the last 4 minutes, upped the Saxons’ record to 4­ 9 and should provide much-needed momentum for this Friday when the team travels to Coldwater to bump heads with the Twin Valley frontrunning Cardinals. Lakewood, which had won 2 of its last 3 including a 72-71 thriller over Greenville last Friday, falls to 5-5. The modest Saxon winning streak, says Hastings Coach Denny O’Mara, directly correlates lo the team's marked field goal percentage increase For the third straight game the Saxons topped the 50 percent mark, this night hitting a season-high 57 percent (27-of-48) against the Vikings. •Some of it has to do with the shots we’re taking, which have been better shots," ex­ plained O'Mara. “We won’t always shoot this good, but we should hit in the high 40s con­ sistently if we work hard." Lakewood w* sn't exactly stone-cold from the field, as the Vikings connected on 48 percent (27-of-59) of their shot The Saxons were also helped at the free throw line where they nailed a torrid 20-of-23 as compared to Sports Leading Scorers ■ Standings TWIN VALLEY Coldwater..................................6-1 (8-1) Lakeview ..................................5-2(84) Marshall....................................5-2 (8-2) Sturgis...................................... 4-3 (7-4) Albion........................................ 4-3 (4-5) Harper Creek........................... 2-5 (4-7) Hastings....................................2-5 (3-8) Hillsdale....................................0-7 (3-8) Hastings* Mike Karpinski (20) dogs Lakewood's Billy Barker In action dur­ ing the Saxons’ 74-62 win Tuesday night. The win was the team’s third straight. Volleyball team falls to L’view, Harper Creek Lakeview and Harper Creek both handed losses to the Hastings volleyball team last Friday. The Spartans topped Hastings 15-5, 15-3 while the Beavers won 15-13, 15-9. The losses were second and third in 4 Twin Valley matches this winter. Against Lakeview, Brenda Morgan had 2 points, 1 kill and 1 block; Vai Dakin, Kim Sensiba and Tracy Heath had 2 points. Against Harper Creek, Suzie Carlson had 8 points; 4 aces and 2 kills. Julie Pugh had 6 points and an ace and Sensiba 4 points. ■‘We played much better against Lakeview," said Hastings Coach Kelly Yarger. "They're a strong team, but the score didn’t indicate that. Against Harper Creek we didn't look good. Our serving was down and we didn't play well." The team also lost to Delton 15-13, 15-13. Carlson had 3 kills and 2 blocks to lead the team. The junior varsity Saxons finished second on 12 teams in the Delton InvitaConal. Lawton won the tourney. The Saxons finished in a tie for second in pool play and then beat Lakeview and Delton before losing to Lawton. " SMAA Bronson.................................... 5-0 Olivet ........................................ 5-1 St. Philip ..................................3-2 Pennfleld.................................. 243 Springfield................................ 1-4 Maple Valley ........................... 1-5 (8-2) (6-2) (4-6) (3-6) (3-6) (2-8) O-K BLUE Godwin Heights ..................... 6-0 (9-1) Hamilton..................................... 5-1 (6-3) Byron Center............................. 4-1 (6-3) Caledonia...................................3-3 (4-6) Middleville................................. 2-3 (4-5) Kelloggsvllle ............................ 2-4 (2-8) Comstock Park.........................1.5 (2-7) Wyoming Lee ..........................0-6 (0-9) LEADING SCORERS O'Mara, Lakewood...............8-184-23.0 Brown, Hastings.............. 11-229-20.8 Ringler, Delton......................8-136-17.0 Slple, Maple Valley.......... 10-161-16.1 Gearhart, Maple Valley ... 10-146-14.6 Jenkins, Hastings.............11-135-12.3 Shellenbarger, Lakewood .. .8-96-12.0 Fox, Middleville.................10-113-11.3 Barker, Lakewood................. 8-87-10.9 Freshmen spikers lose twice The Hastings freshman volleyball team eight points lead Hastings servers while dropped a pair of matches to non-league foes Angie Laxton recorded three kills. in last weeks action. On Thursday the freshmen lost in three On Monday the Saxons lost a 2-1 decision to games to Pennfield. 15-9, 15-7, 15-8. A balanced attack highlighting the Hastings visiting Grand Ledge including a see-saw 16­ effort with Tebo scoring six points, Denise 14 loss in the game. The Comets rode their momentum to a 15-1 second game vteturyUuf ^-Madden adding four points, and Laura Lenz recording a block. came back to take the finale 15-5. Nikki Hastings is now 0-3 on the season. Smith with nine points and Kelli Sebo with by Steve Veddet Saxon wrestler Craig Nichols (forsfront) tries to escape from a Sturgis op­ ponent In action from last week. The Saxons travel to Albion tonight and then wrestle in the always tough Delton Invitational this Saturday. Hastings wrestling results Hastings 8 ... Sturgis 57 98 105 112 119 126 132 138 145 155 Adam Burr pinned by Mike Kelly................. 1:36 Craig Nichols pinned by Chris Kidd........... 5:49 Mike Hafer dec. by Craig Pierce .................... 0-5 Tom Bolo cec. Dammon Bari........................... 7-0 Paul Austin pinned by Larry Watson...........121 Troy Ziegler pinned by Joe Wallace...........2:58 Fabricio Cordova dec. by John Millett......... 4-8 Wade Endsley pinned by Shaun Flock .... 157 Floyd Gates superior dec. Mark Cosby... .21-9 167 185 198 Hwt. Wayne Meade dec. by Jeff Stonebreaker .. .7-2 Lyle Gross pinned by Chris Leupp ............. 1:14 Mike Stout pinned by Jeff Lash....................3:10 Matt Spencer pinned by Dan Bright .............. :24 112 119 126 138 145 145 145 155 167 185 James Thompson dec. Tony Blanchard ... .4-5 Pete Hausechild dec. David Kryzski........... 6-12 Boyd Endsley dec. John Hayden.................... 2-8 Courtney Olsen dec. Tim Borden.................... 1-8 Todd Gould pinned Dan Watson.................... :46 Mican Murphy dec. Brian Bouten....................0-8 Ken Atkins pinned by Travis Shoumaker . .222 John Gergen pinned by Bob Hochstettler .3:40 Jim Lenz dec. Kirk Flowers............................ 4-7 Chad Murphy dec. Mark Stump....................8-10 SAXON SPORTS ...next week! January January January January January January January January 23 24 24 25 25 28 31 31 WRESTLING at Albion................................... 6:30p.m. VOLLEYBALL at Hillsdale ..................... 5:30 p.m. BASKETBALL at Coldwater........................... 6:00p.m. VOLLEYBALL Belding Inv. (Jr.)....................... 9:00a.m. WRESTLING Delton Inv.................................. 8:00am. BASKETBALL at Lakeview..............................6:00p.m. BASKETBALL Marshall................................... 6:00p.m. VOLLEYBALL at Lakeview............................. 5:30p.m. The man with the thinning snow­ white hair has heard the question a hundred times and he’ll hear it again hundreds of more times between now and April 7. So the cagey reporter posed his query in a different fashion, something like, "Will the Roar of ‘84 that turned into the Dive of *85 be transformed into the Great Fix of *86? Naturally Sparky Anderson was impressed with such ingenuity. “We’ll have to win at least 90 games," admitted the irrepressible Tiger manager. "I'm happy with anything over that, while anything below that and I’ll be dissatisfied." Anderson and 18 other members of the Tiger baseball entourage were at Lansing's Midway Motor Lodge on this spring-like day as part of the team's annual winter press tour. Anderson was joined by Tiger owner Bill Monaghan, President Jim Campbell, General Manager Bill Lajoie and ballplayers Darrell Evans, Chet Lemon, Lance Parrish, Dan Petry and newcomer Dave LaPoint among others. As usual, these winter media blitzes are characterized by tableloads of rite, finger chicken, stuffed mushrooms, an extremely popular open bar, and wall to wall media-types which climb over themselves to get a story. It's an assignment which, quite naturally, makes it easy to roll back to an office with a full stomach but no story. Actually the Tiger players are nor­ mally quite accessible on these tours and it isn't difficult to get five minutes alone with whomever is available at the moment. The crowd around Anderson, who could talk Moammar Khadafy into running for the Senate, was by far the largest. “ “I cut myself off from baseball in the winter," the Spark said. "I love my winters and I enjoy being away from baseball during that time. “You know, I think bears have the rignt idea. They hibernate." When he is "forced" into talking baseball. Anderson can be candid, such as when he was asked point blank if perhaps the Tigers’ drive last season didn’t exactly stack up to their 1984 world championship effort "Yeah, I would think so," admitted Anderson, sipping a soft drink ». ith one hand and gesticulating with the other. "You can only drive so long and so hard and the guys drove pretty hard in *84. In ‘85 we were just couldn't keep doing the things we had done the year before.” Anderson said Toronto is once again in the driver’s seat as the Blue Jays, in Anderson’s mind, are blessed with it all: speed, sock, defense, and depth. He calls Baltimore “comparable" to the Tigers while the Yankees, spearheaded by the dynamic duo of Don MattinglyDave Winfield, were talented enough to finish 14 games ahead of the Bengals last year. Boston was beset by injuries to its starting pitching and should be healthier this year. A newcomer to the press tour was Evans, the 1984 Tiger of the Year. The 15-year veteran, who led the American League with 40 homers and added 94 rbis, said the team's goal for 1985 is simple. "Overall, there’s nothing like being in the World Series,” says Evans, who played on clunker teams in Atlanta and San Francisco. "That's the ultimate. Unless we do get back to the World Series, nobody will be satisfied.” That attitude is reflected by Lemon and Parrish, easily two of the classiest Tigers. "We certainly hope to put it back together," said Lemon, dressed in a sharp, three-piece gray suit. “If we do al] the things we’re capable of we’ll be okay” And from Parrish, the team’s all-star catcher who physically is the most imposing Tiger at 6-foot-3 , 220. "All the talent is right here,” said Parrish, who was asked by several attractive young ladies to pose with them for pictures. “If you write all the names down on paper, we're one of the best teams.” One of Tiger entourage who didn’t attract scores of reporters was Lajoie, a man who may be the most knowledgeable person in the organization. Lajoie agreed with An­ derson that the Tigers didn’t play with the same intensity they showed in 1984. He said the Tigers would make a run at the opposition in the middle innings and if they didn’t take the lead then, they’d roll over. only 8-of-20 for the visiting Vikings. O Mara credited his defense with pushing the Lakewood shooters outside with limiting the team to 62 points. "I think some of it was we made th«»m go outside, ' said O’Mara. “We weren’t going to let Shawn (Viking leading scorer O'Mara) get anything inside. We did a good job of making them take the outside shots and then rebounding the ball." Shawn O’Mara, Denny’s younger brother, still led Lakewood with 21 points including a breakaway slam-dunk which brought the »arge Lakewood contingent to their feet late in the game. Hastings led only 52-46 entering the fourth quarter, but O’Mara’s dunk with 3:50 left cut the margin to 60-55. After Hastings’ Nick Willison and O’Mara traded baskets to keep the margin at 5, Andy Jenkins nailed a field goal and Mike Brown added 2 free throws to make it 66-57 with 1.09 remaining. After Lakewood’s Kevin Shellenbarger hit a 2-pointer from the comer. Brown canned 4 straight free throws for an insurmountable 70-59 lead with 44 seconds to go. Helped by 10 points from a red-hot Brown, Hastings jumped to an impressive 20-10 first quarter Hastings lead. Hastings' largest lead of the half. 36-25, came with 8 seconds to go, but Lakewood hit a basket with 2 seconds remaining for a 36-27 halftime deficit. With Dan Willison and Jenkins adding quick third quarter baskets, Hastings in­ creased the lead to 40-29 with 5 minutes to go in the period. But Lakewood ran off a 17-12 spurt to close the lead to 52-46 by the start of the fourth quarter. Brown finished with a career-high 34 points on 10-of-16 field goals and 14-of-15 free throws. "You can't play much better than that,” said O'Mara. Jenkins added 18 points; Nick and Dan Willison 8 each; and Mike Karpinski 6 points and 5 assists. Saxon JV eagers remain undefeated with pair of wins The Hastings jayvee basketball team raised its record to 12-0, 7-0 in the Twin Valley with a pair of wins last week. The Saxons knocked off Hillsdale 65-42 and Lakewood 52-43. The Saxons started slowly against the Hornets, in fact were behind 18-15 at the half. Hastings was plagued with ice-cold field goal shooting hitting only 6-of-29 shots the first half But behind 8 points each from Kent Gee and Rob Longstreet, the Saxons rallied to outscore their hosts 28-8 the third period. Hastings wrapped up the game with a 22-14 fourth quarter advantage. Longstreet finished with 16 points and Gee 10. Mark Atkinson also added 10 points. Against Lakewood, Gee tossed in 20 points; Mark Matthews 8 and Scott Turnbull 7. The Saxons led 23-13 at the half and 36-21 after three periods. Hastings has a rough game this Friday with second place Coldwater. Toe Saxons only beat Coldwater 5546 in their first meeting. Frosh eagers second in tourney The Hastings freshmen basketball team lost to Kalamazoo Hacket 35-31 in the finals of the Comstock Invitational on Jan. 11. The Saxons had defeated Three Rivers 46-41 in the opening round. Agkinst Hackett, the Saxons nearly made up a 20-12 halftime deficit to win the game. Hastings outscored Hackett 13-6 in the third period to cut the gap to 33-28, but never did lead during the final 8 minutes. Jeff Pugh led the Saxons with 12 points and Gary Parker added 8. Against Three Rivers, Parker tossed in 15 and Doug Maurer added 12. Hastings led 25-14 at the half and 27-22 after three periods. The Saxons also beat Otsego 41-37 in a regularly scheduled game. Parker led the team with 24 points while Mark Stelnfort led the rebounders with 9. The team lost to Sturgis 59-41 in a game last week. Parker led the Saxons ?.ith 11 while Mark Stelnfort added 9. Jr. High teams split with M’ville The Hastings eighth grade B team lost to the Trojans 25-17 despite a 12-7 halftime lead. The A team won 52-20. Brandon Dane scored 5 points for Hastings in the B game while Jamie Murphy led the A team by tossing in 20 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Brian Turnbull added 9 points. The seventh grade B team lost to Mid­ dleville 20-18. Brad Weller led Hastings with 6 points. The A team also lost 43-37. Dave Oom had 10 points for the losers. ’ Dive of ’85 to be repeated for Tiger team? This year Lajoie vows that will not be the case. "Weshould be a tough team to beat," he said. "We’ve added a few. players that should help distribute the responsibility around, we still have the good everyday players, and we still have the solid pitching.” Listening to Anderson, Lajoie and the players is almost enough to convince one that Detroit will capture its second pennant in three years. Almost but not quite. Tiger catcher Lance Parrish explains how the Tigers will win their pennant In three years during the team's Lanslng^t^p on *s winter m^a �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, January 23,1986- Page9 Bowling results Bowlerette* Thursday Twisters Cascode Hom* Improvement................................ 54-26 Andrus.................................................................45’4-30'4 Harting* Auto. Heating ........................ 42'4-33*6 Hatting* Mutual............................................... <2'4 -33'4 Shamrock..................................................................... 41-35 Burn* Refrigeration.........................................37'4-38*6 Fun Timo Galt............................................................ 36-36 Mini Champs...............................................................35-41 Hastings Bowl 34 *4 - 41 *6 Jt M Service...............................................................32 44 MC Sporting Goods............................30'4-45'6 HIGH GAMES... J. Gasper 190. J.Temby 127 D Cole 27; N. LaJoye 153; P. Arends 166; L. Bornum 175; K. Forman 191; D. Staines 168; M. Snyder 158; 8. Bowman 163; F. DeLoat 152: S. Keeler 164. HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... P. lake 167-455; J. Smith 174-480: D. Smith 154-439; W. Barker 148-410; L. Tilley 187-525; M. Bolson 188-460; N. Taylor 184-468; S. Cole 184-479; C. Allen 185-453; P. Wright 176-505; B. Howes 165-446; K. Faul 167-472; P. Guy 169-476; P. Guy 159-429. 2*"1 Oil..................................................... Hair Care Center............................................. <8*4 -31 '4 J-G. Stock Form......................................................... *8-32 Matthew* Riverview................................................ 45-35 Hecker Agency................................................. 42'4-37'4 Hatting* Bowl............................................................ 42-38 G*c*ell*t Market............................................41 '4-37'4 Circle Inn...................................................................... 37-43 "•binder............................................................ 35*4-44*4 Nashville Auto...........................................................34-46 Electric.......................................................33’4-46’4 njrrellt Hooting......................................................... 33-47 Pioneer Apt*...................................................... 30'4-49*4 Lyon* Excavating............................ .........................29-51 Medical Care Facility...................................... 28'4-51'4 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES...F. Nicewonder 152; M. Lyon* 160; M. Martin 146; K.Barnurn 166:1. Bloke7J66; B. Wilkin* 191; D.Dykstra 162; E. Dunham Middle Villa Lines Thur. Midnight Mixed Are WeHovin Fun Yet......................................... ....16-4 Terminators................................................................... 13-7 Pin Hoods...................................................................... 13-7 More Beer...................................................................... 13-7 High Rollers....................................................................12-8 Lost Call ...................................................................... 10-10 Hammer City...... ......................................................... 9-11 E-Z Pick Up.................................................................... 9-11 Misfits..............................................................................8-12 PWK.................................................................................8-12 No Names...................................................................... 7-13 Triple Action..................................................................2-18 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES N. Wilson 219-607; D. Mannl 241-594; B. Brace 207-527; D. Mugridge 209-524; J. Marble 199-516; J. McDIrmld 191-529. C. Miller 162-481; C. Hartwell 190-525.' Wed. P.M. Bowling League Jx.iJxJxtwiS m. m. w. <-w AHIen * Assoc............................................................ 44-32 Hair Care Center........................................................44-32 Macy Pharmacy......................................................... 42-34 Ml M's................................................................ 41-35 Lifestyles.......................................................................39-37 Gillon* Const..............................................................37-39 Nashville Locker............................ 34-42 Handy’s Shirts.................................................. 32'4 -43 '4 We1 ton* Inc..................................................................32-44 Varney’s Stables........................................................31-45 Avenue Pub........................................................26'4*49’4 HIGH GAMES. 5. Vondenburg. I. Tilley 191; T. Christopher 201; L. Elliston 190; J. McMillon 179; S. Pennington 175;* K. Becker 171; D. Murphy 200; V. Service 179; D. Long 176; F. Schneider 175; B. Broglndewey 177; T. Burch 167; M. Swift 160; D. Bums 164; J. Sanindncio 157; B. Johnson 154; M. Dull 148. HIGH SERIES.... S. VanDenburg 552; L. Tilley 525; T. Christopher 503; L. Elliston 500; J. McMillon 494; S. Pennington 486; K. Bocker 486; D. Murphy 483. SPLITS CONVERTED... F. Schneider 4-7-10; N. Varney 6-7-10. Two school cheerleading squads perform ^as^n9s and Lakewood cheerleaders worked together on a joint pom-pom routine for the last 2 weeks, cuiimating In a performance during Tuesday’s halftime of the Viking-Saxon game. The halftime routine was put to tne song Operator" by Midnight Star. Members of the Hastings cheerleading squad were Tina Elliott, Bobble Farr, Becky Fields, Lisa French, Lashell Herbstreith, Alice Roy, Shannon Suichart and Lisa Vargasz. Members of ak8quad are Becky Potter, Kris Welch, Shari Hershberger, Tracy Vine, Pam and Ann Heffelbower, and Kelli Halrigh. r. Jr. High wrestlers take 2nd in 9-team invitational The Hastings Junior High wrestling team finished second in the 9-team Pennfield Invitational last Saturday. Jackson Nor­ thwest won the tournament with 181 Vi points while the Saxons finished with 143 Despite entering only 11 wrestlers, Hastings placed 9 youngsters among the top 3 finishers. Brian Redman at 80 was the only individual champion with Jeremy Miller, Aaron Newberry, Eric Endsley and Travis Turnes taking second. Brad Jones, Thomas Bell, Brad Bennett and Dan Bell all placed third. The Saxons also lost a dual match to Middleville 45-34. Picking up wins for the Saxons in that meet were Jeremy Miller, Aaron Newberry, Tom Dawson, and Travis Turnes. The loss drops Hastings’ record to 2-1. Wrestling tourney planned The annual Hastings Junior High Wrestling Invitational will be held Jan. 25 in the junior high gym starting at 10 a.in. Wrestling will be continuous throughout the day with a short break, if necessary, before the finals. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for students and $5 for families. Competing schools include Gull Lake, Harper Creek, Holt, Lowell, Middleville, Mason, Jackson Northwest and the Saxons. Wrestlers split 2 matches The wrestlers beat Pennfield, 48-30, in a dual meet but lost to Harper Creek 57-24. Picking up wins against Pennfield were Scott Frary at 80, Jeremy Miller at 87, Mike Gillespie at 108, Eric Endsley at 115, and Brad Bennett at 129. The Saxons won 6 matches via forfeit Against the Beavers, Hastings winners were Brian Redman at 80, Paul Teunessen at 87, Miller at 94, Bennett at 129, and Matt Henion at 145. Scoreboard 3 on 3 High School Basketball Mens Basketball Rec. No. 3 SUndte<« W JtJAuto................................................................ .7-1 L 9/10 Grode* Final Four................................................. .2o Razors Edge............ .................................................2 0 Villanova.................................................................. ] ] Wayland......................................................................2 0 Sixers...................................................... j] Rodees .........................................................................0 2 Wolverines...............................................................o 1 McDonalds................................................................. 0 2 Supreme Court....................................................... o 1 ■ Mnor League 11/12 Grades Boomtown...................................................................7 0 Wacky Woopers..................................................... J o Hastings Mutual........................................................5 2 Drakes Crue..............................................................2 o Art Meade................................................................. A 3 Basketball Busters................................................. j o Pennock.......................................................................3 4 Stubbies.....................................................................2 o Chick N Rn................................................................3 5 Silly Shooters........................................................... । j Hostings Oxygen.................................. 0 7 5-’8-s........................................................................... j , B Major League Radicals..................................................................... .. 2 Citizens.................................................. £ 1 Williams Hoopsters....... ......................................... 0 2 Hastings Mfg.................... 5 1 Zeppilns III................................................................o 2 Floxfab........................................................................1 5 F-IOOt.........................................................................o j C & B Discount........................................................1 9 GAME RESULTS... 9/10 Grode* Sixers 36 vs. The C I eeyit* Supreme Court 28. Final Four 17 vs. Villanovo 14; Neils Ins.......................................................................6 0 Michigan Wolverines Drew o Buy. 11/Grades: Carls Market....................... 5 1 Drakes Crue 33 vs. Radicals 23; Wocky Woopers 22 Vikings.........................................................................3 3 vs. Williams Hoopsters 14; Basketball Busters 22 J-Ad Graphics.............. . ......................................... 2 4 vs. Silly Shooters 14; Stubbies 32 vs. Zepplin III 21; Riverbend....................................................................2 4 F-18's Forfeit win over F-100’* Rotary...........................................................................1 5 RESULTS... C League - Carl's Market 61 vs. J-Ad Graphics 28; Rotary 17 vs. Nell’s Insurance 53; Vik­ Saturday Morning ings 50 vs. Riverbend 35. B Minor League • Hastings Oxygen 50 vs. Pennock Hospital 56; Hastings YMCA Basketball Mutual 59 vs. Boomtown 90; Art Meade Auto. 60 Standbys vs. Chick N Fin 51. B AAajor - Cltzens 77 vs. C < B W L Discount 72; Hastings Mfg. 65 vs. Flex Fab 44. 5th Grode Georgetown..................... .......................................1 0 UCLA............................................................................. 1 0 Adult Indoor Soccer AASU.............................................................................. 0 1 Michigan.....................................................................0 1 Standtag* 6th Grade W L T Celtics...........................................................................1 0 Tan......................................................................4 1 0 76er»............................................................................ 1 0 Gold...................................................................3 1 1 Pistons......................................................................... 0 1 Block.................................................................2 1 2 Lakers......................................................................... 0 1 Rod.................................................................... .2 2 1 GAME RESULTS... 5th Grades: Michigan 14 vs. White.................................................................. 1 4 0 Georgetown 27; AASU 12 vs. UCLA 13. 6th Grode: Green.................................................................1 4 0 Pistons 12 vs. Celtics 26; 76'ers ’4 vs. Lakers 8. GAME RESULTS... Tan 8 vs. Gold 4; Red. 6 vs. Green 4; Block 15 vs. White 6. High School Indoor Soccer Standings W L Tracy....................... 1 0 Wilson................................................................1 0 James...............................................................0 1 Schimmel.........................................................0 1 GAME RESULTS... Trocy' team 9 vs. James Wilson's team 7 vs. Schimmel 6. Words for the Y’s Hastings baseball coach honored Hastings baseball Coach Bernie Oom (left) received a plaque from the American Baseball Coaches Association for 25 year* of coaching. Making the oresentation at halftime of last Tuesday’s Sturgis-Hastings basketball name is Saxon Athletic Director Bill Karpinski. Oom’s teams have won 241 names since he became head coach in 1965. Saxon teams won Twin Valley titles in 1979 and 1984 and 5 West Central titles. Saturday Morning Basketball - There will be no Saturday morning basketball on Jan. 25. Games will resume on Saturday Feb. 1 at the same time and location. Any new players who would still like to participate may still do so by coming on that Saturday. Monday Exercise and Volleyball - Any ladies who would like to play volleyball and participate in an exercise program are in­ vited to the West Jr. High School every Monday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The instructor is Sue Oom and the cost is $5. The fee is payable at the door. There is no preregistration for this activity. The program will continue until March 17. Adult Morning Jogging - Because of the lack of participation, the YMCA-Youth Council will discontinue its early morning jogging program this Friday, Jan. 17. If you are interested in participating in a program like this, call the YMCA at 9454574, and when enough participants express an interest a program will be developed. T 0 0 0 0 1: Bob* Service....................................................................7-1 Stalwart Bldrs................................................................. .6-2 Barry Auto........................................................................5-3 Carlton Center Exc........................................................5-3 Dockers............................................................................. 4-4 Freeport Supply.............................................................33 Staffer*...............................................................................2-6 Yoders Sunoco................................................................. 1-7 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES. .. J. Barnhart 213-575: J. Glolorowskl 241-567; D. Callihan 202-569; J. Buehler 211-519; D. Fox 517; C. Martin 501. Mon. Mixers Signs Tiro Service............ . ............................... 47’4-32'4 Art Meade Auto Sales...................................45'4-34'4 Champion Tax Service............................................ 45-35 Bob * Restaurant.............................................. .44'4-35'4 S 8 S Stitchery............................................................. 44-36 Hastings Flower Shop............................................... 43-37 Hostings Bowl.............................................................43-37 Deweys Auto Body................................................... 42-38 Micholob.............................................................. 41'4-38'4 County Seal Lounge......................................... 39'4-40*4 Mexican Connexion.........................................39’4-40'4 Volley Realty................................ -............................ 39-41 Dennis Hubei Triple A............................................ .37-43 Cinder Drugs............................................................... 37-43 Trowbridge Service..................................................36-44 Sir* Her............................................................... 33'4-46'4 Glrrboch's.................................................................... 33-47 Alflen * Assoc............................................................28-52 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... G. Purdam 186, M. Snyder 213-546; E. Ulrich 186: S. Wilt 214-542; S. Merrill 182; C. Curtis 177-503; S. Hanford 184; S. Hanford 176; A. Welton 162; A. Carpenter 165; F. Schneider 170; 8. Jones 181-509; P. Snyder 167; J. Sol me* 199-551; F. Girrboch 176; C. Stuart 162-514; C. Allen 162; C. Baker 170: M. Kill 175; 5. Kel lay 181; P. Higgins 202. SPLITS CONVERTED... J. Durkee 3-6-8. Hastings Mfg. Co. Machine Room...........................................................312’4 Chrome Room.................................................................323 Viking............................. .........................................278*4 Office............................................................................255'4 McDonalds...,.................................................................267 Leftovers......................... ..........................................254'4 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... R.Trudez 244-566. A. Duke* 200-537; F. Huey526: C.Haywood 525; L. Selleck 508: 8. Livingston 211-504. Jr. High basketball teams top Woodland The Hastings seventh grade basketball team beat Woodland 42-39 last week while the eighth graders also won 39-24. Dave Oom led Hastings with 14 points; Nick Williams had 8; and Brad Warner and Karl Gielarowski each had 7. Nick Williams led the rebounders with 11. The eighth grade was led by Jamie Mur­ phy’s 10 points while Brian Turnbull and Scott Hubbert had 7 each. Tom Vos bad 6 rebounds. m mJ _ ■_ _ CLYDE SMITH-TREEMAN Art AAeode.......................................................... 33-23 Default having been mode ond the terms and conditions of a certain Mortgage mode by Russell G. Masten and wife Vicki Masten, Mortgagors, to Mlles Homes Division of Insllco Corporation, a Connecticut cor­ poration, Mortgagee, doted the 25lh day of August. 197B and recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and Slate of Michigan, on the 11th day of September. 1978, In Liber 238, Poge 910, on which Mortgage there is daitned to bo duo at the date of this Notice, principal end Interest, late charges, loxes ond insur­ ance, the sum of Sixty-Six Thou­ sand Seven Hundred Forty and 74/100(866.740.74) Dollars, and no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage, or any part here­ of. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and pursuant to the statute ol the Slate of Michigan in such case made ond provided, notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the 18th day of February, 1966, at 10:00 in the forenoon, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, al the Barry County Building. 720 West State Street. Hostings. Michigan (that being the build­ ing v-here the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held) of the premises described in said Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid. on said Mortgage, with Interest thereon at the rate of nine and one half (9-*4%) percent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, Includ­ ing the attorney tees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums for taxes and ic.-once which may be paid by the Mortgagee necessary to protect Its Interest In the promises. Sold premises are situated in the Township of Baltimore, County ol Barry, ond Slate of Michigan and described as follows: A parcel of land In the North­ west */« of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, described as commencing 1336.50 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Section 20, thence South 1640.76 feet to the true point of beginning, thonco East 214.50 feet, thonco North 510.00 fqet, lhence West 313.50 feet, thence South 214 feet more or loss to the South line of the East 30 acres of the Northwest'/« of the Northwest % of sold Section, thonco East along said South lino 99 feet, thence South 296 feet more or less to the point of beginning. Subject to highway right of way along the East side thereof. The redemption period shall he six (6) months from the dole of sale pursuant to AASA 27A.3240. Dated: January 8, 1916 MILES HOMES DIVISION OF INSILCO CORPORATION 4700 Nathan lone P.O. Box41310 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55442 By: Robert F. Wardrop, II MILLER. CANFIELD. 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Ad #2002, Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE-M/F) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ �Page 10— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 23,1986 Legal Notices — JANUARY 20. 1986 — The rogulor meeting of the Board ol Education was called to order by D. Hoekstra. Presidon! on Monday. January 20. 1986 at 7 30 p.m. Members present: A. Ainslie. W Bowter. P. Ends ley. I. Haywood. 0. Hoekstra. J. Toburen. G. Wiboldo. Members absent. None. It was moved by J. Toburen and supported by I. Haywood that the minutes of the regular monthly meeting of December 16, 1985 be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. Il was moved by W. Baxter ond supported by G. Wiboldo that the minutes of .he special con­ ference meeting (closed session) of December 16. 1985 be ap­ proved ond placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by G. Wibalda ond supported by W. Baxter that the minutes of the special meet­ ing of January 10. 1986 be approved and placed on file. It was moved by J. Toburen and supported by P. Endsley that the Combined Financial Statement (General Fund. Debt Retirement Funds, and Construc­ tion Fund), as of Decembe' 31. 1985, be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by P. Endsley and supported by L. Haywood that the Trust ond Agency Fund report os of December 31. 1985. be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by G. Wibalda and supported by W. Baxter that the Student Services Fund report as ol December 31. 1985. be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by J. Toburen ond supported by A. Ainslie that the Monthly Budget report as of December 31. 1985, be approved ond placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by L. Haywood and supported by P. Endsley that the quarterly budget report as of December 31. 1985. be appro­ ved and placed on vile. Motion carried. It was moved by G. Wibalda ond supported by J. Toburen that the Investments report os of December 31. 1985, be approved ond placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by L. Haywood ond supported by A. Ainslie that the January paid bills be approved ond that the unpaid bills be approved and placed on file. On roll coll the vole stood all ayes. Motion carried. — NOTICE — Hastings Charter Township The Township Board meeting will be canceled In February. March and April meeting will be held at Treasurer Raymond Mead's residence at 2111 S. Broadway Rd., 7:00 p.m. The remainder of the meetings will be held at Charlton Park where they are scheduled. JUANITA A. SLOCUM Hastings Charter Township Clerk Phone 948-8662 SERVICE DIRECTORY LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 85-372-CH "Quality Dry Cleaning for over 30 years" 321L Mtcfcpa tatiap OrtM. 7-5:3$ ■ML-fri.'Sst M:3$ NOTICE OF SALE LEONARD P. BATES ond DOROTHY I. BATES. Plaintiffs. CAR & TRUCK REPAIR 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Heart: Monday 8 to 8 Tuesday Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS U cuhul mtou run amiss Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Farrell’* HEATHS ACOOLIK 802 Emt Grand Street Hostings Ph. 945-4020 Serving Barry County Area for 10 Years BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Lyle L Thomas Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers Congressman Wolpe talks about jobs, deficits It wai moved by J. Toburen ond supported by P. Endsley that the Board of Education accept the personnel report as subrrwtted. On roll coll ihc vote siood oil ayes. Motion carried. It was moved by W. Baxter ond supported by G. Wibalda that the Board of Education approve General Appropriations Act Amendment No. 3 to the General Operating Fund as sub­ mitted On roll coll the vote stood all ayes. Motion earned. Il was moved by L. Haywood and supported by J. Toburen Ihot the Board of Education ap­ point Richard Shaw as the chair­ person ol a citizens' advisory committee for building ond site projects, that he work with the Board's Property/Insurance Committee to identify other school district residents to be members of the advisory com­ mittee. ond that the advisory committee function through June 30. 1906. at which time its pro­ gress and possible continued operation will be evaluated. Motion carried. It was moved by A. Ainslie and supported by W. Baxter that the Board ol Education accept, with appreciation, a gift of $400 from the Hostings Athletic Boosters Club lo be used to purchase 1.000 pounds of ‘ loose" weights for the High School's weight­ lifting equipment. On roll call the vote stood all ayes. Motion carried. It was moved by P. Endsley and supported by L. Haywood that the Board of Education approve the proposed changes In the High School curriculum which were submitted to the Board on December 16. 1985. On roll call the vote stood all ayes. Motion carried. Il was moved by G. Wibalda ond supported by W. Baxter that the Board ol Education adopt the policy which is desig­ nated by the code KH. ond which was presented to the Board on December 16. 1985. Motion carried. It was moved by W. Baxter ond supported by J. Toburen that the Board ol Education meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. (1-23) • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models JAMES All ERDING ond ROSEANN AllEROING. Defendants DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 S. Broodwoy Hostings. Ml 49058 Phone (6)6) 945-9585 In pursuance ond by virtue of a judgment ol the Circuit Court In the County of Borry. State of Michigan, mode and entered on November 15. 1985 in o cer­ tain cause therein pending wherein Leonard P. Botes ond Dorothy I. Bates were plain­ tilts and James Allerding and Roseann Allerding were defen­ dants. notice is hereby given thot I shall sell ol public sale to the highest bidder, at the east steps of the Courthouse situated in the City ol Hastings, County ol Barry, on January 31.1986 at 10:00 a m. the following de­ scribed property, all that certain piece or parcel of lond situated in the Township ol Irving. County ol Borry ond State ol Michigan, described os follows: A parcel of lond in the South­ east V. of Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, described as commencing in the center ol highway al the Northwest comer ol the Southeast '/« of said Section 22. thence East along center ol highway. 26 rods fur place ol beginning, thence South 12 rods, thence East 44 rods, thence North to centei of high­ way. thence West lo place of be­ ginning. EXCEPT a parcel of land commencing in the North­ east corner of the West 70 acres in the Southeast % ol Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, thence 198 feel South, thence West 242 feet, thence North 198 feet, thence East 242 feel to place of beginning. Irving Township. Barry County. Michi­ gan. Subject lo all conditions, re­ strictions and easements of record. NORVAL E. THALER; County Clerk Drolled By: DAVID H TRIPP Attorney at law 206 S. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (1-23) INSURANCE ’ INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement Life Home Auto • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle cuiBmnAaEm JIM, JOHN, DAVE o. 945-3412 REAL ESTATE MILLER REAL ESTATE Ken Miller. C.R.B.. C.R.S. Hastings (616) 945-5182 PICTCT rOJCH Call... i-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owreri of RerunCjr i. Bear*11 >(616) 945-9554 X_________ ___ ___________- by Robert J. Johnston Editor's note: Congressman Howard Wolpe. D-Lansing, who represents the southern half of Barry County, was ln. terviewed earlier this month on a range of topics dealing with both domestic and foreign issues. He opened the session with a discussion of a new competitiveness coalition that Is being formed for Southwestern Michigan. In this report, the first of two installments, are his comments on that group and other issues. Wolpe: I was sharing with Marilyn Schlack, who is the president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, the president of the Kalamazoo Chamber of Commerce and she's also the president of the Kalamazoo Consortium of Higher Education, which is all of the area colleges and universities there. (We were discussing) some of what we were doing in Washington with the Nor­ theast-Midwest Coalition, which has formed a partnership with the Business-Higher Education Forum, a coalition of the nation's top corporate leaders and university presidents, to develop an agenda of initiatives to be undertaken both by the private sector and the public sector to make America more competitive. We have been working at this for a couple years. Our effort is going to culminate in a national conference in April. We have been looking at a variety of areas from research and development, things that we need to do in our institutions of higher education to really increase “r & d" areas of focus; the basic educational system, where we now are preparing our people for our economic future; the retraining of the work­ force so that people have the skills that are necessary in new technologies; trade issues; a whole variety of questions. We are going to be developing a scries of very specific recommendations in these areas and trying to see these through to implemenlatioa It’s not just a study group. It’s a group that is going to remain in place to push for their implementation nationally. As 1 was talking about this with Marilyn Schlack, she became very excited about the possibility of taking this model of a com­ petitiveness coalition, a combination of business, higher education, labor and government, and applying that to Southwest Michigan. We spend far too much energy in this part of the state in counterproductive rivalry and competition. We need to begin to think of Southwest Michigan as a regional economic entity and to begin to take advantage of the tremendous resources and the diversity that exists within this region, recognizing that we each have different kinds of economic strengths that we ought to be trying to assert, to pull together. We approached the State of Michigan, particularly Doug Ross, the director of the Department of Commerce, who is very excited about that because the state also is anxious to get much greater coordination and thinking within this part of the state. We want people to begin to think of southwest Michigan as an economic entity, much like people think of Southeastern Michigan. So. that's what we’re about. We see the coalition project as really a catalyst, a facilitator to try to pull people together from thoughout the area to think through ways of solving the problems that get in the way of new job creation and economic growth. And understanding more clearly, because we will be talking with each other, the economic resources that do exist within this part of the state. The steering committee has been meeting for several weeks. We have come up with a scries of general goals and a statement of working principles. We are trying to put together a regional conference sometime in April or May. The first concrete development was a profile of the region, which meant that we had to pull together a lot of county-specific studies, which hadn’t been done. Q.The federal deficit ia something we've heard you talk about for a number of years. The current talk Is about the GrammRudman Act. In you viewpoint, was that the correct action for Congress to take? I voted for the Gramm-Rudman Act, not because I think this is the ideal way to make budget decisions, but because I've come to the point that the deficit crisis simply must be solved. Those deficits have cost literally millions of jobs because they are underlying the trade deficit, the trade imbalance that we have. And, they’re going to cost millions of more jobs and undermine the economic recovery unless we get that crisis resolved. Secondly. I don’t know of any other means at this juncture of overcoming the stalemate between the President on the one hand and the Congress on the other. The differences that have impeded a solution here, are much less partisan than they have been in­ stitutional. Republican leaders in the Congress. <Robert) Dole, (Pete) Domenici (or example, have been saying much the same thing as Tip O'Neill and Jim Wright, the Democratic leaders. There is a clear understanding in the Congress about what needs to be done if we're going to solve the crisis. The decisions that need to be made are difficult decisions, gut I think there’s a willingness to bite the bullet and make those decisions, both in the areas of spending and revenues. But, we’ve got to have the President on board. What Gramm-Rudman seeks to do is essentially change the rules of the game. What Gramm-Rudman says is that, first of all, establish targets for deficit reduction for each of the next several years so that we end up with zero in 1991; and if In any year we are unable to reach an agreement between the White House and the Congress as to the specific means of reaching a deficit target then automatic cuts will be triggered. Fifty percent of those cuts would come out of the Pentagon and 50 percent would come out of domestic programs. There are a few programs that are ex­ cluded — Social Security and a few of the means tested low income programs would be excluded from the automatic budget cutting —but vh tually everything else in the federal government would be on the table and neither the President nor the Congress at that point would have any discretion. Cuts would come in equal amounts and would be on a line item basis from both the Pentagon and the domestic program areas. Now, the hope is that if the Congress and president know in advance that failure to agree on a more rational, more prioritized approach to deficit reduction, they would be more willing to work out a compromise and to look at all elements of the federal budget and so nothing would remain sacred — that means on the Pentagon side as well as the domestic side of the budget, and that means revenues as well as expenditures. The President of course has said that he wants to have a three percent real growth increase in the Pentagon, he doesn’t want to touch revenues. Well, there’s just no way we’re go in g to solve the crisis if those a re two operating assumptions he intends to insist upon. I don’t think there is any need for a new general tax increase. The tax reform bQl that we just passed actually calls for reductions in tax rates, both for individuals and for corporations. What I would like to see happen is to take some of the loopholes that have been closed and take the savings from those closing of ioopholes in that tax reform bill, or take, for example, the revenue that is to be generated by the imposition of a strong minimum corporate tax, and apply those revenues to deficit reduction as a piece of the total package, because we’re going to have to make further cuts domestically, we're going to have to make further cuts In the Pentagon -Budget as well. Our hope is that, changing the rules of the game, we're going create a new dynamic that might get us through the crisis. There are some questions, Constitutional questions, that are raised. Those are being litigated right now, I think by the end of February, the Supreme Court will have responded. Some people think that this budget act won’t be constitutional. I think it will be, but it’s not a certainty. There is another question, though. Did you take power away from Congress by setting up the Gramm-Rudman process? Initial versions of the legislation really did. To some extent, powers are removed both from the White House and the Congress by this automtic effort That's sort of the Constitutional question, can you trigger automatic budget cuts by determinations by unelected bureaucrats who make the statistical finding. The final version of the legislation represents far less shift of power to the executive branch than did the original Man jailed for theft of battery Dennis L. Davis, 20, of 109 W. State St, Hastings, was given two years’ probation with the first three months in Barry County Jail for stealing a number of 24-volt batteries from the construction site of the state high­ way department's new garage on Quimby Road. This was Davis’ first offense and Barry Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster said that he would be lenient. "You could go to jail for 244 yean," Judge Shutter said. "But you have a few things in your favor." "You don’t have any criminal record of any kind," he told Davit. ' "Indeed, no juvenile record. Why in the world you would get to be 20 years old and then decide to do something like this is difficult to understand. The court is hopeful that you will not again indulge in criminal conduct." Davis was ordered to perform 100 hours of community service in addition to probation and must pay restitution for the batteries. In other court action, a guilty plea was accepted from 21-year-old Rick E. Raak to attempted conspiracy and attempted per­ jury in exchange for the dropping of actual perjury and conspiracy charges. Raak. of 5401 Gun Lake Road, Hastings, was involved in testifying that he and not Middleville resident Roy F. Taylor was driving the car when Taylor was picked up last July 17 for driving while Intoxicated. Taylor pled guilty to similar charges January 10 and is awaiting sentencing. Raak will be sentenced January 31. Raak’s bond was canceled and be is awaiting sentencing in the Barry’ County Jail. Senate version. That was one of the most contentious issues, but 1 think we have im­ proved the bill substantially. That's why the President is upset now. That is why the White House is now challenging the legislation, because it removes the discretion from the President as to where those automatic cuts would come, so he can’t just take his pet projects, fund that, and not everything else. What's going to happen to government programs, government services? What the President is saying, is that first of all, we're going to have to come up with additional cuts, even within this fiscal year, under Gramm-Rudman. The cuts will be limited to $11.7 billion, 50 percent from the Pentagon and 50 percent from th» domestic programs. Then on top of that, we've established a budget goal of $144 billion (deficit) in 1987. That’s going to mean finding some deficit reduction actions of some $50 billion plus, again. And the President is saying he wants to maintain this three percent real growth increase in the Pentagon, he wants no revenues, even in the form of loophole closing. What that will mean is that he's going to propose a budget that will talk about vir­ tually elimination, or a substantial gutting, of a good part of our domestic programs. I think the President's budget, as it has been in the past, will be dead on arrival. I don’t know of any Republican or Democratic leaders who take his approach to the budget very seriously. But, it’s the starting point of the debate on the budget My hope is that we'll be able to fashion a much more reasonable set of budget decisions that will much more fairly spread the burden, the needed austerity. Then, if we cannot agree we will have automatic cuts take effect Rowland J. Curtis Melvin C. Wright DEXTER. MI - Melvin C. Wright, 41, of Dexter, MI., formerly of Hastings died suddenly Friday, Jan. 3,1986 at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor. Surviving are his wife, Jennifer; four children, Michael C., Tricia K., both of Hastings; Nichole L. and Melissa K., both of Dexter; his mother, five brothers and one sister all of Texas. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. at Hosmer Funeral Home of Dexter. Burial was in Forrest Lawn Cemetery, Dexter. Rose T. Snyder CALEDONIA - Mrs. Rose T. Snyder, 92, of Caledonia, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 1986, at her home. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 at Caledonia United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert L. Wessman officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to Caledonia United Methodist Church. Mrs. Snyder was bom on Feb. 15, 1893, In Freeport, the daughter of John and Caroline (Haag) Buehler. She married George O. Snyder on Feb. 23, 1916. Mr. Snyder died on March 17, 1978. She was a member of Caledonia United Methodist Church. Mrs. Snyder is survived by nieces, nephews and close friends. FOR SAlf MISC LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Rowland J. Curtis, 80, of Lake Odessa, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 24 at the Koops Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance or to Pennock Hospital. Mr. Curtis was bom OcL22,1905 in Odessa Township, the son of Fred and Ardella (Black) Curtis. He attended Nye rural school and graduated from Lake Odessa High School. He was married to Fannie Everett on July 20, 1930 in Lake Odessa. He was a far­ mer in the Lake Odessa area all of his working life. Mr. Curtis attended the Central United Methodist Church and was a member of the Farm Bureau. He is survived by his wife, Fannie; two daughters, Mrs. Melvin (Carlene) Lindner of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Robert (Rosalee) Mc­ Dowell of Wyoming; one son, Blaine Curtis of Lake Odessa; seven grandchildren; one great grandson and one brother, Wayne Curtis of Lake Odessa. CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS Any typp p’opotfy anywhere in Micl’iqan ( all f 24 Hours'* 1 800 1550 First National Acceptance Co HflP WANlfD AUTOMOTIVE Kenmore washer and General Electric dryer, both need repair, $10 each or $15 for both. You haul out of basement. 945­ 2236 or 945-5934 after 6 p.m. BABYSITTER NEEDED to care for 15 month old boy. Prefer someone who has a child, and living in town. Call Dawn 945-2590 after 6 p.m. TANDEM AXLE STOCK TRAILER, no rust, $900, also Hereford show saddle $400. Saddles repaired reasonable. 948-8561. MANUFACTURING: Position open for person with exceptional mechanical ability. No degree required, but person must have ability to work with engineering and manufacturing. Respon­ sibility will be to handle manufacturing and processing areas and coordinate with engineering. Send resume to Hastings Fiber Glass Products, P.O. Box 218, Hastings, MI 49058. (1-30) CAR FOR SALE: 1982 Lynx GL, 5 door, automatic, p.s., p.b., am-fm stereo-radio, cruise control, a-c, rust proofed, deluxe interior, carpet mats, reclining front seat, new steel belted radial tires, just tuned, asking $3,950. Call 945-9829 after 6 p.m. run balk: FOR SALE: Almond washing machine 9 months old $280; also Almond colored gas stove 9 months old $250. 945-2573._________ FOR bale: at 1 ormer Hastings Ward store (next to Penneys) AT&T Merlin telephone system (4 line capacity). Electric ap­ pliance dolly. Desks and chairs. Miscellaneous items. Tuesday through Saturday. 12 to 4 p.m. Evenings call 948-2286. FOR SALE: 23 cubic foot freezer, good condition, asking $300. Call 1-517-852­ 9344 Woodland. (1-23) SfRVICFS STAG PARTIES - (Band). Phone 765-5422 ask for Cheryl. _______________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered turner, technician, assistant. Call 945-9888. (tfn) TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Weekly, semi­ weekly, monthly. We do homes, offices and windows. All workers are bonded. 945­ 9448. (tfn) VOICE A PIANO LESSONS: Janet Richards. Lessons at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hastings. Phone 616­ 349-2351. (tfn) DAY TREATMENT STAFF POSITION. Full time position for mental health day treatment program. Job responsibilities include assisting in client rehabilitation and recreational programming. Maintaining case records and developing individual program plans. Applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree and have experience in working with mentally ill and developmentally disabled adults. Send resume to Barry County Mental Health Services, 1005 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 49058. No phone calls. E.O.E. PROGRAM AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM Job responsibilities Include assisting rehabilitation, recreational skills and other duties related to program Implementation. Experience in working with develop­ mentally disabled and mentally 111 persons helpful. Record keeping and data collection skills desired. Send resume to Barry County Mental Health Services, 1005 W. Green SL, Hastings, MI 49058. No phone calls. E.O.E._____________ RN-LPN GRADUATE NURSES. A challenging supervisory position available in 120 bed, modern, skilled nursing facility. Dedication to quality patient care Contact Ionia Manor, Director of Nursing, 616-527- BARYSITTER WANTED in my E Dowling Rd home. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday starting Feb 3. Must have references and own transportation. 721-8099. N0TICH The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Mental Health Services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 8 a.m. in the conference room. Any interested person is invited to attend. 10ST REWARD: Missing E. Mill St. area. Male springer spaniel. White fluffy hair with brownish-red patches, short tail, wearing blue collar. Kids dog, loved and missed. Found or seen call 948-2411 FOR RfNY FOR RENT: small apart­ ments, for 1 working per­ sons, Middleville. 948-2286 after 6 p.m. (1-28) PITS FOR SALE: Pure bred cocker spaniel pups Reasonably priced. MS-2377, WANTED WANTED BABY CRIB ana chest of drawers. Must be in good condition. Call evenings after 6 or weekends 945-5874. CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS The family of Reva B. Benson wish to thank the friends, neighbors, and relatives for their kindess and thoughtfulness during illness and loss of our sister and aunt, also the staff at the Barj7 Co. Medical Care facility, Pennock Hospital and staff, Dr. Allen and staff, Rev. Jack Bartholomew and the Methodist Church ladies for the lunch. Flossie Dunham Wills & Jean Ann Dunham Doris Deming Harold & Bernie Eckert Doug & Norma Bumford Lino & Bev Sapiano Casey & Rosie Verhoeven � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-01-30.pdf b08084ed59472ea55ad7fefe4d2d7c9d PDF Text Text NjEWS' ...wrap Komstadt heads downtown group Larry Komstadt, vice-president of National Bank o( Hastings, has been elected president of the Downtown Development Authority. The newly formed authority held its first meeting, Tuesday. Selected aa vice-president was Mary Gilbert, personnel officer of Hastings City Bank. Marjorie Radant of WBCH radio was named secretary, and Richard Beduhn, president of Hastings Savings and Loan Association, was picked as treasurer. Other members are Hastings Mayor William Cook, Dr, Fred Hauser, Cindy Wilcox, Dan Baithouse and Mark Feldpausch. The DDA designated the expansion at Felpausch Food Center as its first project. The city is investing $145,000 to $150,000 in moving utilities, tubing Fall Creek and other work. The DDA will be able to fund future projects using the increased tax revenues’ from the Felpausch expansion. Moghtader quits Medical Facility Ed Moghtader, administrator of the Barry County Medical Cure Facility, to resigning to take the position ot nundnR home administrator with the Mecosta Health Care Center (of National Medical Enterpttom) in Big Rapids. His resignation to effective Feb. 7. Moghtader came to Hastings in 1M0 from Oklahoma, where he worked at a hospital administrator. He Mid lh*t hit nr* Job will emble Mm to wort la t health enotar which offer* a variety ot terrtcea. Including inpatient and outpatient care and hospital care, which be said is the direction ot the future ot health care. Connie Pierce, office manager at the Barry County Medical Caro Facility, will he responsMe for dally operations until a replacement is named by the county Social Services Board An open house will be held for Moghtader on Sunday, Fab.». trom 1-6 p.m. at Leeson Sharpe Memorial Hall. New column by Ann Landers uk Brown adjusts MSU basketball Pages 1 and 6 Page 8 The Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings 03111161* VOLUME 131 - No. 6_____________________________ • ________________________________ PRICE2Sc THURSDAY. JANUARY 30.1686 Robbery suspected murder motive by Mary Warner Dowling resident Ricky A. Goddard, owner of a wholesale glass company, guitar player in a local band, softball player and outdoor sportsman, is dead al 32, the victim of an unknown assailant who shot him in his Hope Township home last Friday night. Barry County Sheriff David 0. Wood said there are indications that the motive for the shooting was robbery. Several items were missing from the home, he said. Goddard, of 9865 S. Gurd Road, was found lying dead in the dining area shortly after 7 a.m. Saturday morning by Goddard's wife Sharon, who was returning home from work in Battle Creek, Wood said. A daughter. Adrienne, was staying with her grandparents the night of the shooting, he said. Goddard was taken to Grand Rapids for an autopsy, which revealed that he died of one shotgun bullet to the head, Wood said. Members of the Michigan State Police Crime Lab spent most of Saturday collecting evidence at the Goddard home Some tire tracks were found in the narrow lane in front of the home, and deputies are looking for the driver of a dark, full-sized car who passed near the house sometime before 7 a in Wood said a neighbor reported seeing a car of lliat description parked on Drake Hoad about one-halt mile trom Goddard's home. "Al this point we're looking nt the driver as a possible witness," Wood said. Detective Sgt. Ken DeMotl has been put on the investigation fulltime, he said Wed­ nesday. "I’ve been putting in 12-hour days since Saturday," DeMott said. DeMott said he is "interviewing, in­ vestigating and talking to a lot of people", including the family, friends of the family and neighbors. The crime lab has gathered fingerprints and other evidence and has been giving the sheriff’s department reports on their on­ going findings. DeMott said it would take some time to separate fingerprints and identify them. "They (the crime lab) are processing the tire tracks, looking at them, analyzing the results of the autopsy ... we’ve been receiving information from them right along.” Family members and friends were shocked at the murder. “This is the kind of thing you don't think happens," Goddard's former employer, Ron Voelker of Battle Creek Auto Glass, said Tuesday. "You read about things like this in the paper but you don't think it can happen around here." Jerry Harmon, Goddard's uncle, xaid "everybody is shocked and can't believe something like this could luippen. Kick didn't have any enemies. He was always good­ natured ... would help anyone . .. it's just a total shock to everyone." “Rick was a fine man," his mother-in-law, Arlene Despins of Delton, said. “It was a real shock to us. I think it's frightened everyone in the neighborhood to think somebody would come in and do that.” Goddard had just gone into business for himself six months ago selling auto glass, his former employer Voelker said. Prior to that he had worked for 14 years at Battle Creek Auto Glass, working his way up from making insulating units to calling on lumber yards and insurance companies as a salesman. He was halfway through construction of a new log home on property adjacent to the Gurd Road residence when the shooting occurred. The couple were almost newlyweds. They were married in June of 1964, a second marriage for both, and Goddard adopted Adrienne, Voelker said. And Sharon is expecting a baby in August. The business was doing well. Goddard's -<ncle said, although there was less time for tod iard iodo things like go hunting and play the guitar. Goddard played bass guitar for years with the blind Joshua, ex blind member Gary Lapekas ot Hnttlr Creek said Continued on page 10 Meters to be put out to pasture by Mary Warner Shoppers in downtown Hastings will soon get something for nothing — free parking. The parking meters are being taken away, at least temporarily. The Hastings City Council voted Monday ' evening to remove downtown meters for a six-month trial period. In their place, the city -will erect signs specifying two-hour parking. Parking will be monitored by city police, who by taking down license numbers or marking tires will track violators of the two-hour limit and issue $3 tickets. The action comes after more than a year of study. Council members were seeking to solve a number of meter-related problems. “This started out as a budgetary problem,” councilmember Esther Walton said. Walton is head of a special council parking committee set up last year to study the parking issue. Developers request rezoning permit Some new retail businesses could blossom on State Street in Hastings. Realvesco Properties of Grand Rapids has asked that a portion of the street be rezoned. M.J. Woudenberg, a broker at | Realvesco, said his company is currently investigating several possible commercial enterprises for the area. Realvesco wants the south side of the road between Market and Broadway changed from office and apartment zoning to retail business zoning. In a letter to the council, Woudenberg stated that “during the past month our firm has conducted preliminary research to examine the potential for future business growth in Hastings. The results indicate that your town is continuing to grow and has potential for much more growth and ex­ pansion....Our firm has clients in­ terested in establishing new businesses in town...” The firm wants the rezoning, Woudenberg told councilmembers Monday, because the land's current zoning prohibits retail businesses. Also, be said, the north side of State Street is already zoned for retail businesses and “it is a known fact that different zones on opposite sides of the street frequently retards growth and development." Realvesco’b request was turned over to the city's planning commission, which meets next Monday evening. Shuttle candidate would still apply Hatchery project given go-ahead Three summers from now. Hastings residents will be able to play tennis, soccer, basketball, and eyen horseshoc.1 in a newly renovated city park. A final go-ahead to a $310,000 improvement project al Fish Hatchery Park on the western side of the city has been given by the Hastings City Council The council authorized Mike Klovanich. director of public services, to sign a funding agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The DNR will provide $155,000 m federal funds for the project and the city will provide a matching amount, the agreement states The city has been saving its share out of its operating budget in anticipation of the DNR grant Plans are to start renovating the park this May, with an anticipated December 1987 completion date. When the city gets done with im­ provements, there will be everything from a soccer field to a children's play area to a fishing dock for the physically handicapped The project includes two tennis courts, six horseshoe courts, a half-basketball court, a picnic and play area, a picnic area for the physically handicapped, a woodchip trail with exercise stations and a concession­ restroom area. Klova _-h has been trying to get the project lunded for two years, but last year plans fell through when installing sewer lines to the perk proved too costly. Funds were found this year for the lines and the DNR approved the city's grant ap plication Pennock Hospital is also par­ ticipating in the project, helping to fund the exercise stations and walking trail. “We were losing money in the meter budget. So we wanted to up the price of the meters to five, 10and 25 cents (from one, five and 10 cents). But the Chamber of Com­ merce objected. They came in in droves last May and June." The chamber recommended the meters be removed, she said, and that was the parking committee's final recommendation Monday night. Putting in an appearance to support get­ ting rid of the meters was Chamber President Kenneth Radant and chamber members Norman Barlow, Donald Button and Kenneth Witker. “The Chamber’s vitally interested in this and is going to try and put pressure on to open it up for people to shop downtown," Radant told the council. Voting against removal of the meters was mayor pro tern David Jasperse, who owns Bosley's Pharmacy on Jefferson. Jasperse said he was afraid other businesses in the area would not observe parking rules. If downtown business owners and employees park where customers are supposed to park, he said, his business could be hurl Radant agreed to send a letter to all the retailers asking them to police themselves and their employees and not park on the street. Council members expressed concern about enforcement of the two-hour parking limit. The city police chief, Mark Steinfort, has promised the council that his meter officer will police the parking at least three times a week. Walton said If the new parking limits are to work, Walton said, “there's got to be en­ forcement." Walton said the city originally considered hying off the policeman whose job it is to Patrol the meters and collect the money. In his place the city would hire a non-skilled worker for less money. But the “meter man” is a member of the city’s police union and cannot be laid off and replaced with a non-union employee, Walton said. The position costs the city $22,000 in salaries and expenses and the city was only receiving $18,000 in ticket and meter revenue. The meters were also costing the city $10,000 a year for maintenance. Some parts for the old meters, which are the original meters installed when the city first brought them to the downtown in the are just not available any more. Public Sen-ices Director Mike Klovanich told the council Klovanich advised the council that something would be needed to replace the revenue from the meters. Klovanich ^Rested that a special assessment district he set up and downtown businesses pay a special tax for parking. The parking committee will study the Possibility of such a district as it monitors J>e parking situation in the next six months. Tire tracks examined here by state police crime lab technicians may provide police with some clues to the killers identity. “Dear Ann” Ann Landers column makes Banner debut Got a problem and feel you have no place to turn? Well, just pick up your Banner and turn to a column written by one of America's most highly respected sources of con­ temporary advice, Ann Landers. Aan Landers’ first column in the Banner la featured on page 4. Landers column, which has been reaching newspaper readers seven days a week for 30 years, is carried in papers throughout the country with a readership of over 70 million. Some of the most controversial topics of today are addressed by Miss Landers in her column, including abortion, pot smoking and living together. Concerning the topic of how children in today's world should be raised, Landers says, “If you have to make a mistake with disciplining your kids, I think it’s much better to err on the side at too much discipline than not enough. The sad thing, especially in the last few years, to that peers influence kids infinitely more than their parents." Renowned for her unbeatable combination of frankness, humor and common sense, Ann Landers believes the most important thing she does is to act as liaison between her readers and the vast network of sources she has cultivated over the years. Ann Landers is considered one of the most effective platform personalities in America, and has lectured from pulpits, on campuses and in countless auditoriums and conv netlor halls around the world. Man jailed for one year for sexual assault of 13 year old Plainwell resident James E. Trimm, convicted of engaging in sexual contact with a 13-year-oW girl, has been sentenced to one year in jail and five years' probation for his crime. Trimm, 31, of 11594 Alling Road, was sentenced Friday in Barry County Circuit Court for fourth degree criminal sexual conduct. Trimm pled guilty to that offense January b in exchange for the dropping of two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct. The offense occurred during the fall of 1983. Judge Hudson E. Deming told Trimm that “the prosecution has reduced this very serious offense to a spank on the hands ” Deming said he would go outside of recommended sentencing guidelines, which advise from no time to nine months in jail. “This is not an isolated matter." Deming said. “It continued all too long." Trimm was granted work release during his jail term, and was also ordered to pay­ court costs and the victim's counseling ex­ penses. Also Friday, the court granted Nashville resident Benjamin C. Chcsebro. 7981 Assyria Rd., $300 for an evaluation by a psychdogtot. Chesebro is pleading insanity as a defense for charges of first degree criminal sexual conduct that are pending against him. Chesebro's trial, slated for February 3, was moved to April 2 to allow time for the evaluation. The court also accepted Chesebro's request for a non-jury trial; the case will be heard by Judge Deming. A March 3 trial date was set for Albert M. Arens, accused of first degree criminal sexual conduct. Arens, 30, of 228 S. Washington. Hastings, is charged with sexually assaulting a girl under 13 years old. The court set a March 31 trial date for Glenn L. Ellis. 10036 Upson Dr., Delton. Ellis is charged with the kidnapping and rape of his estranged wife, and also with assault with a dangerous weapon. And Wednesday. January 22, the court sentenced Guy A. Leversee to two years* probation with the first four months in Barry County Jail. Leversee pled guilty December b to fourth degree criminal sexual conduct Leversee admitted to assaulting a 12-yearold girl in Gun Lake State Park Aug. 19,1985. �Page2- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, January 30,1986 Second of battery suspects pleads guilty The second of three area men accused of stealing batteries from a state highway garage construction site has pled guilty to charges stemming from the offense. David E. Jeffery, 19, of 7325 Parmalee Road, Middleville, will be sentenced February 14 for receiving and concealing stolen property. Jeffery originally pled guilty to larceny over $100, but after he explained his role in the battery theft to Judge Hudson E. Deming in Barry County Circuit Court Friday, Deming refused to accept Jeffery’s plea. Jeffery told the judge that he and two other men, Dennis L. Davis and Matthew Salski, both of Hastings, had stopped at the M-79 and Quimby Road construction site to rce if they could find any gas. Jeffery, who was driving, stayed in the car while the other two went looking for gas, he toki the court. The two men came back to the car with a large, 24-voll battery and placed it in Jef­ fery's car. They then made subsequent trips back and forth to get more batteries, Jeffery told Judge Deming. Since Jeffery didn't engage in ’he actual theft of the batteries, he could not Le charged with larceny. Judge Deming decided, and the prosecution changed the charge to receiving and concealing stolen property. Jeffery agreed to plead guilty in exchange for the dropping of pending charges against him in Barry County Distrist Court for carrying a concealed weapon. He was allegedly carrying a pistol in his car several days prior to the battery incident. Dennis Davis has already been found guilty of attempted larceny and was sen­ tenced to three months in jail and two years’ probation January 17. Salski is charged with larceny over $100 and is scheduled for trial March 3. South Jefferson Street News EVENTS ' 1. The Lake Odessa Tip-Up Festival at Jordan Lake Is this weekend. Join In the fun. 2. Barry County Red Cross Blood Bank Is this Friday (Jan. 31) at St. Rose from 11 until 5. Stop at Bosley's after you give your pint and we will give you a Snickers bar as a reward. 3. Our thanks to D. Hammond for bringing Fang, the wonder rattlesnake, to Bosley’s for Emily to pet. We apologize to any customers that may have been surprised to see Fang on the floor at Bosley's. 4. Up Holly AA- Jan. 28. 5. Homstrom - Feb. 2. 6. Bike Ride to Rippey - Feb. 2. 7. Hungry! Grace Lutheran Church Is selling their famous Pasty* this Saturday, Februrary 1. You must call ahead (945-2879 afternoons, 945-2271 evenings) to place your order. The Pennock Hospital Auxiliary Spaghetti Supper Is this Friday (January 31) from 4:30 until 7 at the Com­ munity Building. 8. Cowboy Poetry Gathering - Jan 30 - Feb. 1. Bring us an original short poem about Cowboys this week and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. If we like It, we may publish It. 9. Mid South Groundhog Jamboree ■ Feb. 2. Groundhog Day In Punxsutawney - Feb. 2. We are again offering you free groundhog food this week. Our theory Is that If you feed your groundhog he will be too busy eating to see his shadow, or If you eat your groundhog (the Buck's famous Groundhog Stew is one way) he can't do anything about It even If he sees his shadow. ' 2. Valentine’s Day Is just over two weeks away and our largest ever selection of Valentine Cards is now on display in our Sentiment Shop. Our Pause gift shop has a collection of Valentine Plush animals for your sweetheart. 3. Our Home Health Care Department has the most popular Hankscraft Vaporizer on sale this week. See Bucky’s ad for more information. 4. Barry County s largest Vitamin Depart­ ment (at Bosley's of course) has Vitamin C on sale for 99* this week. 5. Our 1* Enlargement Sale continues. Stop in for details. 6. Winner of our January Doldrums drawing was Virginia Snyder. 7. Park in the Free lot behind Bosley's or Park Free on South Jefferson Street (get a free meter token at Bosley's) while shopping Downtown Hastings. ROSLEY™ W'PHRRmACY' The Barry County Red Cross will have a blood bank at St. Rose Catholic Church, 707 S. Jefferson St. in Hastings on Friday, Jan. 31 from 11 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. The goal for the drive is 100 pints. The Red Cross and your community need donations Blood is a unique product. It cannot be manufactured or chemically duplicated. The need of the county for blood can only be filled by donors. pwoFgjgozoyo 1. Little Bucky celebrates Robinson Crusoe Day (Feb. 1) by having a sale this week. The Buck and his gal Friday have the lonely task of searching out the terrific bargains he offers each week in his Reminder ad. "We are always the same age inside." - Gertrude Stein Red Cross Blood Drive set Friday The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners Tuesday decided to wait until February 12 to make a decision concerning a request from a local cable TV company for a 15-year contract to install descrambling devices on satellite TV dishes in the county. C. Wayne Wright, owner of TRIAD CATV in Hastings, appeared before the board hoping for immediate action which would allow his company to sell and install HBO descrambling devices in the county. He told the board that the request was urgent because HBO scrambled its satellite signal on Jan. 15 which meant that persons who have satellite receivers no longer can watch HBO without the special device. Approval of the county board is necessary before Wright can finalize arrangements in the county as a representative to install the electronic descrambler, developed by a Hickory, North Carolina firm. However, Board Chairman Carolyn Coleman said the board wanted the county prosecutor to review the proposed contract that Wright submitted and have its county development committee review the matter and make a recommendation. "The county shouldn't be stampeded into signing a 15-year contract,” said Com­ missioner Rae M. Hoare. Wright said his company has been receiving calls from people in the county who want the descrambling device as soon as possible. He said that other cable TV options like Showtime, Movie Channel and others will soon be scrambling their signals and that the device TRIAD will sell can be programed by satellite to descramble those program channels too. “For the first time, we can now service rural areas without cable...from county border to county border," said Wright. "...It now costs about $8,000 per mile to lay cable in rural areas and that's not been (financially) possible..This agreement (contract) will make us eligible tc serve people on a month to month basis." He said the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners recently approved a similar contract for TRIAD to service that county. Besides installing the device, Wright said his firm would maintain the equipment for customers as well as make arrangements for persons to get satellite dishes if they didn’t already have them. He also said the service could be provided at a savings to the rural area if a cluster of homes in the same area wanted to have cable from the dishes. The contract TRIAD has proposed, under a new name of TRIAD-SAC (Satellite And Scramble) TV, states that the firm could extend its lines along roads of Barry County or install satellite receivers to furnish ser­ vice to county residences. Also at the meeting, the board agreed to waive a requirement that townships must submit proposed zoning ordinances and amendments to the County Planning Com­ mission for non-binding review. Shelbyville man charged with snowmobile heist A Shelbyville man has been bound over to County Jail and serve three years’ probation Barry County Circuit Court on charges of for his conviction of larceny from a building stealing and concealing a snowmobile. December 10. Michael E. Maddox, of 4727 Bea Street, Antles, who took some food from a freezer faced preliminary exam in Barry County on the back porch of a Boysen Road District Court January 20 and is scheduled residence, told the court Friday that "if I for arraignment in District Court January hadn’t been involved in drugs this wouldn’t 31. have happened." Maddox is charged with stealing a Judge Hudson E. Deming told Antles he snowmobile from a residence on England would have to have substance abuse coun­ Drive near Shelbyville December 29 and seling and must enroll in a high school concealing it at a residence on nearby completion program as part of the sentence. Wildwood Drive, according to Dale Crowley, Barry County chief assistant prosecutor. Maddox could be sentenced to five years and-or $2,500 for the offense. Three area men were sentenced in circuit court Friday for theft or breaking and en­ tering. Robert W. Shellington, 404^ S. Main St, Nashville, wrs sentenced to three yean* probation with the first three months in Barry County Jail for the attempted breaksn y of the Maple Valley Standard station in Central Michigan University's fall Nashville July 13. semester honors list included Karen Forman Toby J. Furman, 25, of 410 E. Green St., from the Hastings area. Firman is a Hastings, received one year of probation sophomore and resides at 806 S. Park SL with the first 45 days in Barry County Jail for In all, 1,004 CMU students were named to the honors list, and 119 had straight A's. Fall his part in the November 12 break-in of downtown Hastings parking meters. enrollment at CMU was 15,978. Furman pled guilty in December to at­ Honors students are chosen from the top 10 tempted breaking and entering, telling the percent of each academic class. To qualify, freshmen must have earned a semester court at that time that he and seventeen­ year-old Edward L. Savage, also of average of at least 3.5, sophomores must have earned 3.56, juniors must have earned Hastings, took a hammer to meters on North Michigan Avenue and took $20. 3.65, and seniors must have earned 3.71. In addition, a student must have completed 12 Fin-man's sentence was akin to Savage’s, or more letter-graded hours of on-campus who was sentenced to a year's probation and credit during the semester. 45 days in jail January 10. . By class, 226 freshmen made the list, 277 And Steven D. Antles, 17, of 1528 N. Main sophomores, 246 juniors and 255 seniors. St., Martin, will spend three months in Barry Area student earns honor designation Legal Notfce 11. Gertruda Stein's Birthday ■ Feb. 3. X______________________ __________________ / QUOTE: Area residents are being cautioned to ask for iden­ tification if they doubt the credibility of strangers who ask to come into their homes on the pretext of official business Several unauthorized attempts to enter Bellevue area homes have been made recently by someone im­ personating an employee of the Eaton County Equalization Department, said John Ainslie, Barry County’s equalization director. "Apparently, some (of those residents) have let the impersonators in. "Last year we had the same problem in Barry County," he said. Ainslie said staff from Barry's equalization department have proper I.D. "and we want the public to ask to see l.D. If they have any doubts." Anyone who has been approached by an im­ personator, should contact the law enforcement agency of their choice, Ainslie said. NOTICC OF PUBLIC HLARINCON 10. International Forgiveness Week - Jan. 26 Feb. 1. Please forgive us for writing the news each week. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK County official urges caution with strangers TRIAD asks county board for descrambler contract ' COUNTY OF BARRY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on February 24. 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Commissioner's Room. County Annex Building. 117 S. Broad­ way. Hotting*. Michigan. The subject of the public hear­ ing will be the consideration of the following amendment* to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance. Mop Change • Z-86-1 Request to rezone the following described prooerty: That part of the West % of the Northwest fractional of Sec. 18. T3N. R8W. lying North and West of State Street, also that port of the West fractional % of the Southwest fractional '/« of Sec. 7. South ol the cento* of Thornapple River, except com­ mencing in the center of West State Street ot the Southeast corner of the West % of the Northwest fractional of Sec. 18. T3N. R8W. thence West 273 fl.. North to right of way of Michigan Central Railroad, thence East 273 ft. to the 1/8 line, thence South on the I /8 line to beginning: also except com­ mencing oi o point 329 ft. North of the intersection ol the West 1/8 line ol Sec. 18 with the center line of West State Street for beginning, thence North 33 fl., thence Southwesterly South 89 degrees 25 minutes West to a point 100 It. from beginning, thence Easterly to beginning. Also except, o parcel of land in the Northwest '• of Sec. 18 T3N. R8W. described os follows: Com­ mencing at the West '/• post of said section; thence North 00 degrees 47 minutes 55 seconds West along the West line ol Sec. 18, a distance of 899.34 ft. to the tangent survey line ol West State Street (M-37 and M-43) ond the true place of beginning; thence easterly along said tan­ gent line 4)6.00 ft.; thence North 00 degrees 28 minutes 43 seconds West, 344.70 ft., more or less to the North line of the former Michigan Central Rail­ rood. thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 57 seconds West, along said North line of the for- mer Michigan Central Railroad 4)6 ft. mors or less to said West line of Sec. 18; thence South 00 degrees 47 minutes 55 second*. Ecst. along said West section line 344.70 ft. nore or les* to the place of beginning. Also: thot part ol the Southeast '4 of Sec. 12. T3N. R9W. lying south ond eost of the river. Hostings Twp. Z-86-1 From 1-1 toC-l Interested persons desiring •o present their views upon the amendment eiihtr verbally or in writing will be given the op­ portunity to be heard ot the above mentioned time and place. The amendment of lhe Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at Frats 1-1 co C-l the Barry County Planning Office. 117 South Broadway, Has­ tings, Michigan between the hours of 8:00 A AA. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Please phone H.F. Bottcher. Interm Dir­ ector ot 948-4830 for further information. Norval E. Thaler Barry County Clerk (2-20) Prairieville and Hope townships had initially requested the waiver saying that the process usually took about 30-days, thereby delaying action of its own boards to adopt changes. "Zoning changes are serious...Thirty days is not anything," said Commissioner Cathy Williamson who voted against changing the waiver requirement because she felt the review process kept the count*; commission informed. She also said the commission input could be valuable if it was a matter that had been previously researched by the county. The board’s motion, while dropping the review requirement, does state that the townships should continue to report adopted zoning changes and additions to the county to keep the lines of communications open. In other business, the board: —Voted to advertise for a director for the county planning and zoning department. Commissioner Paul Kiel voted against it saying “we’re in contract negotiations and we have a grievance pending in that department." —Authorized paying $5.50 an hour for "emergency" temporary help at the county animal shelter because of the illness of a regular employee. —Adopted a resolution endorsing and supporting the Walk For Warmth on Feb. 15 in Hastings. The walk is being sponsored by the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan in several counties to raise Legal Notice Barry Cawity Baard af Caaaaitsiaaan ORGANIZATIONAL AAEET1NG — JAN. 14. 1986 The Orgonizolionol Meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners wo* colled to order on Tuesday, January 14. 1986. ol 9:30 a.m. by Deputy Clerk White. Roll coll was token. Seven (7) mem­ bers were present: McKelvey; Williamson; Cole­ mon; Doon; Hoare; Kiel; ond. London. Al the beginning of the meeting oil present stood ond pledged allegiance to the flog. Moved by Hoare, support by McKelvey to approve the minutes of the December 27, 19BS meeting os corrected. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoare to approve the agenda o* amended. Nomination* were opened lor Chairperson for 1986. Commissioner Hoare nominated Carolyn Cole­ man. Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson that the nomination* be closed ond thot Carolyn Coleman be appointed Chairperson. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by McKelvey, support by Dean that Rae Hoare be nominated os Vice-Chairperson. There being no further nominations, a motion was mode by Williamson, support by Landon to appoint Rae Hoare a* Vice-Chairperson for 1966. Motion carried unanimously. The Oath of Office was given to Chairperson Coleman ond Vice-ChalrpersorijHoare. . . The gavel was assumed by Chairperson Coleman. Chairperson Colemon made lhe following r6commendation* for appointment* to committee* for 19B6: FINANCE • McKelvey. Chairman; Dean; Coleman. PERSONNEL - Kiel, Chairman; Dean; Wllljafnson. COUNTY FACILITIES * PROPERTY - Landon. Chair­ man; Hoare; McKelvey. COUNTY DEVELOPMENT - Kiel. Choirman; William­ son; London. CENTRAL SERVICES -Dean, Chairman; London; Williamson. HUMAN SERVICES • Hoare. Chairman; Coleman; McKelvey. JUDICIAL SERVICES - Williamson. Chairman: Kiel; Hoare. Moved by Dean, support by McKelvey to confirm the 1986 appointments to committees, os pre­ sented. Motion carried. Moved by Williamson, support by London to approve the 1966 Rule* and Regulation* of the Board of Commissioners. Motion carried. Coleman mode the following recommendation* for appointment* Io other committee* ond board*. AIRPORT: Landon. Dean. BARRY/EATON HEALTH BOARD: Hoare. Coleman. Willlomson. BARRY COMMISSION ON AGING BOARD: Hoare. Kiel. COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY Hoore. Kiel. McKelvey. D.P.W.: Hoore. Kiel. McKelvey. JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Williamson. Kiel. EDC: Hoare. London. KEYAAAN: London. MENTAL HEALTH: Coleman. AAcKelvey. MID-COUNTIES CONSORTIUM: Hoore. McKelvey. PARKS B RECREATION BOARD: Coleman. SMCA" Kiel. SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Dean. Williamson. TRANSPORTATION: Hoore. McKelvey. Kiel. PROBATION ENHANCEMENT CITIZEN'S ADVISORY BOARD; Landon. SOLID WASTE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE: William­ son. SAFETY COMMITTEE: Landon. PLANNING COAAMISSfON: Williamson. Moved by London, support by McKelvey to confirm the action of the Choir In continuing the 1985 committee appointment* for 1986. Motion carried. Various correspondence was read by Chair­ person Colemon. AAoved by Hoare. support by Dean to refer the letter of David Wood. Sheriff, to the Finance Com­ mittee. Motion carried. Public comment was called for. A request for loter comment was granted. Alien Vonderloon wos present on behalf of Prosecuting-Atlorney Judy Hughe*, to present the Cooperative Reimbursement Budget. Moved by Hoore. support by Kiel to allow the Chair to sign the Cooperative Reimbursement Budget agreement. AAotion carried. Reports from various committee chairperson* were colled lor. Moved by Hoore. support by Williamson to odopt lhe following resolution in support of SB 591. Motion carried. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The office of County Commissioner is the only elected office in County government having o two year term; and WHEREAS. A two year term for any office ho* been an unnecessary and costly expenditure ol time ond money; ond WHEREAS. A two year term rob* a County Board of member* with the expertise necessary to deal with the complexities of State and Federal policies on behoif of their constituents. NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the Barry County Board ol Commissioners hereby respect­ fully request* lhe Senate Local Government Com­ mittee for their support to send SB 591 to lhe floor ond help us gel it passed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded Io: Senator* Harmon Cropsey; Harry DeMoso; Norman Shinkfe; John Kelly and Patrick McCollough; and. Representa­ tives Robert Bender; Donald Gilmer: ond. Paul Hillegonds. Roll coll wo* token. Yeos: Coleman; Dean; Hoore; Kiel; London; McKelvey, and. Williamson. Noys: None. Motion carried. funds to help local low-income families with heating related emergencies. Federal and state resources to assist with heating emergengies have declined drastically, Hoare told the board. "We've all got our own worries, but there are others who are worse off," she said. "If enough people could put forth the effort, we'd be quite successful." Those who walk the fixed three-mile route are asked to get sponsors on pledge sheets which may be obtained at the CAA office, 220 W. Court St. in Hastings. Donations also are welcome. Participants may walk anytime from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day. The walk starts at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. —Reappointed Sharon Vickery, Robert Gaskill and Darlene Harper to serve oneyear terms on the special election com­ mittee. —Appointed Commissioner Richard Landon to the Jordan Lake Board, the only lake board In the county. —Received a memo that Robert Russell has been elected chairman of the county road commission and that Stephen Scott will serve as vice chairman. Norman Jack Lentz was named as the commission's representative on the Charlton Park Board. —Approved a request from Drain Com­ missioner Audrey Burdick to appoint Bill Maybee of Delton as deputy to the Barry Cowty Parks and Recreation Commmission through Jan. 1, 1987. Carolyn G. Colemon. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners STATE OF MICHIGAN) )$$ COUNTY OF BARRY ) I hereby certify that the following is a true ond correct statement of the oHicial proceedings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners ot their regular meeting on January 14, 1966. Miriam E. White, Deputy Clerk Further nomination* for the Porks ond Recrea­ tion Board were colled for. Commissioner Kiel nominated Wesley Robinson and John Jocob*. There being no further nominations, a motion was mode by Kiel to appoint Wesley Robinson ond John Jocob* to the Park* ond Recreation Board. Motion carried. The Animal Shelter report was received ond rood. Moved by London, support by Kiel to place the report on file. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon Io pay the 1985-1986 miscellaneous claim* in the amount of $25,232.13. Roll coll was taken. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson to approve lhe Commissioner's payroll in the amount ol $4,632.54. Roll call wo* taken. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoare to nay the $445.11 bill to the Borry/Eaton Health Deportment, from Solid Waste Oversight Committee fund*. Motion carried. x' Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon to approve the following transfer* from the General fund, os budgeted: Economic Development Commlssioo ■ $5,000; Airport • $9,000; Rood Commission $75,000; Soil ond Water ■ $875. Commission on xAgIng • $13,250; ond. Charlton Pork • $23,000. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Dean to adopt the following resolution to allow the County Treasurer to Invest County surplus fund* In certain specified Investments. RESOLUTION WHEREAS. Act No. 20 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1943, os amended ("Act 20"), authorize* county treasurers to invest county surplus funds In certain specified Investments; ond WHEREAS, This Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the County Treasurer to Invest surplus fund* to the County in those investment* per­ mitted by Act 20; NOW. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY AS FOLLOWS: 1) The County Treasurer of the County of Barry (the "County") Is hereby authorized to invest surplus funds of lhe County ond the Road Commission in any one or more of the investment* permitted by Seclion 1 of Act 20. 2) The County Treasurer of the County is author­ ized to rely upon the continuing effect of this resolution until ond unless it is specifically amended or repealed by o future resolution of the Board of Commissioner* of the County. 3) All resolution* and parts of resolution* incon­ sistent with this resolution ore repealed. STATE OF MICHIGAN) )$$: COUNTY OF BARRY ) I hereby certify that the foregoing is o true ond correct statement of the oHicial proceedings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners at their January 14,1986 regular meeting. Miriam E. White. Deputy Clerk Motion corned. AAoved by AAcKelvey. support by Hoare to for­ feit the interest townships receive on the tax collection account for 1985-1986 lax collection yeor. AAotion carried. AAoved by Kiel, support by Dean that an annual salary increase ol four (4) per cent, less one (1) per cent for retirement costs, be given to the following non-union employee* ot the Sheriff's Department: Mary Beth Miller; Carol Cosey: Don Dipert; ond. James Orr. AAotion carried. Further nominations were colled for to the Substance Abuse Board. There being no further nomination*, the nominations were closed. Moved by Williamson, support by Deor. >o approve the appointment* of Cothy Williamson ond Debro DesRocher* to three yeor term* ond John Rank ond Judge Richard Loughrin to one yeor term* on the Substance Abuse Board. AAotion carried. Further public'comment wo* called for with no response. AAoved by Landon, support by Hoore to change the first February meeting date and time from February II to February 12. 1986. at 1:30 p.m. Malian carried. AAoved by London, support by Williamson to file all reports ond correspondence. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Hoore to sei the 1986 regular meeting doles on the second ond fourth Tuesday of each month. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by McKelvey to adjourn the meeting to January 28. 1986. of 9:30 a.m. or the call of the Choir. Motion carried. KMUU CMMITTH C8BBITTU UUUT WMX araut CAROLYN COLEAAAN 3201 483.33 120.00 RAE Al HOARE 3203 483.33 90.00 96.37 TEO McKELVEY 3204 483.33 90.00 25.30 P. RICHARD DEAN 3205 483.33 240.00 23.00 CATHERINE WILLIAMSON 3206 483.33 150 00 48.30 PAUL KIEL 32)3 483 33 160 00 46.92 RICHARD LANDON 32)4 483.33 120.00 1932 TOTALS 3383.33 _ _ 990.00 259 21 Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson Miriam E. While. Deputy Clerk TOTH 4632.54 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 30.1986 - Page 3 VIEWPOINT " Plans made for Chamber office move Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — Plans for the moving the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office were an­ nounced Monday night after a special meeting of the Hastings Fair Board, Com­ munity Building Board and chamber of commerce. Plans were made at the meeting to move the chamber office from its current location on Jefferson Street in Hastings to lhe fairgrounds' Community Building, said Dick Welton, president of the Community Building Board. Welton said depending on the cooperation the three organizations receive from area businesses, the move could be completed as soon as April. Welton said he hcped Hastings' businesses would come forward in supplying muchneeded materials and labor to the planned move, which he believes will make the chamber office "more visible." He also said the Community Building Board will lease a corner of its building to the chamber, which in turn will be responsible for the booking of the building. Welton said the building was rented well over 200 times last year. "The office should be more visible to people coming through Hastings, parking should be easier, and it’s just a good move," said Welton, who added the Community Building Board will still be the governing body of the building. He says if the area's businesses do not rally around the renovation of the building, the switch may not be completed by April. In addition, Welton hopes as a longterm goal Hastings service clubs will offer their ser­ vices and labor to renovate the entire Community Building. "We hope people will offer their services,” said Welton. "That's the only way this will be possible.” — EDITORIAL: ---------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A prayer for shuttle victims Until Tuesday's tragic explosion of Space Shuttle Challenge, we had all been taking the success of the shuttle missions for granted. The tragic loss serves to remind us that nothing is perfect, and that despite the tremendously advanced technology, we are mere mortals whose lives and modern miracles can be snuffed out in an instant. After all the international news coverage of the shuttle ex­ plosion, we can add little except to ask for each of you to take a moment in prayer for the seven people who were killed, their families, their friends and the nation. We hope that the tragedy does not also snuff out the future of the 25 year manned space exploration program. Much has been gained and much is to be gained in the future. Park to be city attraction Al Jarvis, president-elect of the Hastings Area Chamber; Ken Radant, current chamber president; and Richard Welton, president of the Community Building Board, look over renovation plans for the new chamber office to be located In the Community Building, on the fairgrounds property. Schools seek community input It's been said that "People don’t plan to fail, but often fail because they don't plan.” Unfortunately, too often that saying proves true, not only for individuals, but also for organizations. At this time of the year, staff members of the Hastings Area School System are doing some very careful planning for the upcoming school year, and even for school years beyond. This planning is being done as part of the budget development process for the 1986-87 school year. A key step in the budget development process is the identification of system-wide goals for next year which can provide focus for the objectives and projects of the various individuals and groups that are part of the school system. Such goals need to be iden­ tified as the budget for next year is being planned, so approximate financial support for the goals can be included in the budgpt. Over the past few weeks, Board of Education Trustees and staff members have been encouraged to suggest possible goals for next year. This is an Invitation to other ■ residents of lhe school district to do the same. Since the schools are supported by the taxpayers of the school district and should reflect the educational standards, values, and aspirations of the community, it is ap­ propriate for citizens to communicate what they think should be happening in the schools. Therefore, residents who have suggestions regarding programs, activities, and services offered by the school system in the future, should send their suggestions to the Ad­ ministration Office, 232 W. Grand, Hastings, 49068 Suggestions should be submitted by lhe end of February. While there can be no guarantee that every suggestion will be adopted as an official system-wide goal, school district residents can be assured that their suggestions will receive very carefttl consideration in the planning process,that hopefully will lead to the Hastings Area School System ’being successful in meeting the educational needs of the community. PUBLIC OPINION: What was your reaction to the space shuttle explosion? Free parking is also a “plus” Pat Roscoe Robert France Ann Merrill L E I I E RS... to the Editor: Pledge to do job is unfulfilled To lhe Editor: I’ve not had the pleasure of meeting Clara and Ted McKelvey but I am sure they are good neighbors and good people. So it is difficult for me to comment on Mrs. McKelvey's letter to lhe Banner last week without seeming to be ungrateful for the service and sacrifice the chair of the Finance Committee of the Board of County Com­ missioners makes on my behalf. Inept seems gentle enough a term to describe the inability of the county com­ mission and a courthouse full of fulltime elected officials to manage the financial affairs of our small county. I for one have been astounded that the Banner has been so gentle in dealing with this massive failure to deal with the public's business. If memory serves me correctly, these people sought elected office. They pledged to do a better job than those citizens who had served previously and thus far they have failed to do so. Were the full and part-time elected county officials to do their jobs there would be no need to hire a "county controller" upon whom they will doiiitlessly heap the blame for future failure to perform. Sincerely Robert Dwyer Support urged for smoke free bill To lhe editor: On Feb. 4, the Senate Public and Mental Health Committee will meet to discuss S.B. 196 — a bill to provide for smoke-free areas in public places such as schools, stores, of­ fices and other workplaces. We urge your readers to write their legislators and communicate with them about the need to support and pass legislation that will help us get and keep clean air. According to the most recent work done on "second-hand" smoke, conducted by the American Cancer Society, research proved conclusively that a non-smoking woman was 10 to 30 percent more likely to develop lung cancer if she was exposed to smoke of others than a woman who was not exposed Women who are married to men who smoke at least 20 cigarettes a day at home may have as much as double the risk of developing lung cancer as those married to non-smokers, the American Cancer Society report noted. We would further urge your readers to communicate the need to consider and support S.B. 381 — a bill which would require warning labels on smokeless tobacco products. The increase of use of such products by the youth in America is alar­ ming. Tliis bill must be passed as the beginning step to combat the dangerous smokeless habit. As the president in Barry County for the American Cancer Society, I urge all citizens in the county to write their legislators to seek passage of this legislation. Sincerely. Your American Cancer Society volunteer. Ruth A. Hamilton, president Barry County Unit ^.Banner Send form PS. 3579 to PO Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, RO. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 5 - Thursday, January 30,1986 Subscription Rale»; $) 1.00 per year in Barry County; $13.00 par year in adjoining counties; ond $14.50 par year elsewhere Hastings city officials deserve compliments and congratulations for securing the state grant to improve Fish Hatchery Park. The city and state will split the $395,000 cost of the project to add a fitness trail, a soccer field, two tennis courts, a basketball court, six horse shoe pits, a children’s play area, a fishing site for the handicapped and a parking lot. Pennock Hospital will assist with funding the fitness trail and exercise areas. City officials have been trying to secure the grant for a long time and their persistence has paid off handsomly. All Hastings residents will benefit. A park of the caliber foreseen in the plans will be an asset to the city for many years. Just as good streets, good schools and good medical care help attract and keep people and businesses in a community, good parks are the showpieces of a quality community to those who live here and visit here. QUESTION: Much of the nation watched in horror as pictures were played and replayed of the devasting explosion aboard space shuttle Challenger Tuesday, as it was launched from Cape Canaveral. Florida, with seven crew members aboard. Reports say all seven are believed to have been killed when the shuttle exploded just over one minute after take off. The night was to be one of history, with the first civilian. Concord New Hampshire High School Teacher Christa McAuliffe, making lhe trip into space. The Banner asked people in Hastings if the space program should continue in view of such a tragedy, and what their reaction was when they heard lhe news. Pal Roscoe. Hastings — It was a terrible tragedy, but that’s progress...No amount of money can replace that life. Although, if I had my say so, I wouldn't want it (the space shuttle program) to go on. We have enough problems right down here on Earth that I would like to see the money spent on. Sure, the program is important for all of our benefit, but we’re not going to be here 50 years from now (when the system is per­ fected). Right now, we have the hungry and homeless to take care of. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Robert France. Woodland — I was shocked. We’ve been so lucky with the space shuttles up until now. I think the program should go on. Like the taming of the wild West, many people died but they didn’t give up. That’s not the way it goes. Ann Merrill. Hastings — I was shocked but I think the space program should go on. We have to continue to be progressive. Charlie Roscoe. Freeport - Its something we’ll never forget, like the assasination of John F. Kennedy. Those people were on a bomb as far as I’m concerned. It’s gotten so they pulled it off so many times that we don't think much about it anymore. There is some progress to be made, I guess, but we’re just racing the Russians. The government got upset when they (the Russians) got Sputnik up first. Ray James, Hastings — I felt sick. I definately think the program should con­ tinue. I’ll go tomorrow. We need goals. Lenore Newland. Delton — I guess I really feel sorry for the families of the school teacher. And Tm sure she had plans for what to do when she came back to Earth. I think the program should definately continue. There are things to be learned and if we stop the program because of the loss of life, it would be a tragic waste of those lives. City officials to meet ‘guv* Several Hastings city officials will get a chance to air concerns with Gov. James Blanchard February 26 when they attend the Michigan Municipal League’s annual Legislative Conference. Blanchard and many state legislators will appear at the conference, being held at the Lansing Civic Center, city clerk Sharon Vickery said. The city council Monday okayed the $55 per person cost of the conference: five of­ ficials have signed up so far to attend. Marriage License — Rick A. Frey, 17, Hastings and Carol Hewitt, 17, Hastings. Free parking in downtown Hastings, authorized by the Hastings City Council on Monday evening, will also be a positive factor for our community. The council authorized the removal of the parking meters on a trial basis for six months. With acres of free parking available at malls in nearby cities and even at stores outside of the downtown area, the parking meter charges and fines for overtime parking were a penalty imposed on those who chose to shop downtown. While free parking will not end problems that merchants have in operating profitable, competitive businesses in a small town, the availability of free parking is another attraction to encourage people to shop locally. The action of the city council, though, does mean that owners of downtown stores and offices must not abuse the free parking themselves, nor allow their employees to do so. The free parking is intended for the use of customers. No action of the city council can make the downtown businesses viable as retail stores. Those actions must be taken by the store owners, who must be agressive in merchandising. Free parking, however, can be considered an asset to the entire downtown area and the community. School board member reactivated Old school board members apparently aren’t like Gen. Douglas MacArthur — they don’t fade away. The appointment of Richard Shaw to head the Buildings and Site Advisory Committee for the Hastings Board of Education leaves us wondering why the board chose someone with direct ties to the school system as chairman. As you might remember, Shaw resigned from the board of education last summer because he felt that he had a conflict of interest after his wife was hired as a teacher. While Mr. Shaw is a man of intelligence and integrity, we wonder why it is any less of a conflict of interest for him to head a committee that is making recommendations on school buildings and future ex­ penditures. Winkler to chair Woodland Bike-a-Thon for St. Jude Hospital The Central Regional Office of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital announced recently that Deb Winkler has agreed to chair the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Bike-a-Thon in Woodland. St Jude Children's Research Hospital was founded by entertainer Danny Thomas. The institution opened it doors to the public in 1962 to combat catastrophic diseases which afflict our children. St. Jude Hospital is non­ sectarian, non-discriminatory, and provides total medical care to over 4,200 patients. At St. Jude, scientists and physicians are working side by side seeking not only a better means of treatment, but also the causes, cures and prevention of these terrible killers. All findings and information gained at the Hospital are shared freely with doctors and hospitals all over the world. Thanks to St. Jude Hospital, children who have leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, sickle cell anemia, and other child-killing diseases now have a better chance to live The Bike-a-Thon program is dedicated to "Jaime." Jaime is from Ohio and was diagnosed with leukemia in May of 1963, and began treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Today, her cancer is in remission and she is doing quite well. Jaime is a living example of the progress and success of the research, patient care, and educational programs of this internationally recognized hospital. We sincerely appreciate the concern that Winkler has for our work, and we hope the citizens of Woodland will support the Bike-aThon this Spring to help provide the funds that are needed to preserve the world's greatest asset... "Our Children.” Any questions should be directed to Deb Winkler at 367-4114. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 30.1986 Elwood Hiatt Duane W. White Keith S. Babcock HASTINGS Mr Keith S. Babcock. 71, ot 850 Terry Lane, Hastings, died Monday, Jan. 27, 1986 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 1:30 Thursday, Jan. 30, at the 7th Day Adventist Chwch. Pastor Paul Howell and Pastor Phil Colburn wiH officiate with burial in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to the Michigan Heart Association. Airangements were by the Wren Funeral Home. Mr. Babcock was bom in Barry County on October. 17, 1909, the son of Edward and Mabie (Mead) Babcock. He attended the Burney Mill and Hastings schools. He was married to Margaret Bradley in 1930. That marriage ended in divorce. He was married to Vernice Austin on July 20, 1940. He was employed moat of his life as a machinist and cardboard box manufacturer including the Michigan Carton Co. in Battle Creek, Crowell Company in Marshall and retired in 1971 from Monroe Paper co. in Toledo, Ohio. He had lived in the Hastings area since 1972 and at his present address for the past year. Mr. Babcock was a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church. Mr. Babcock is survived by his wife, Vernice; three sons, Gordon Babcock of Cumberland, MD, WiHard Babcock of Battle Creek, Roger Babeock atAwB, TX; two daughters, Mrs. Neil (LaVttme) Pifer of Ypsilanti and Mrs. Ted (Nancy) Kesler of Perrysburg, Ohio; nine granddfildren; four great grandchildren; one brother, Orville Babcock of Hastings and one sister, Mrs. Paul (Ruth) Coppock of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by a son, Howard Babcock in 1955 and a brother, Kenneth Babcock. Alma E. Lipka MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Alma E. Lipka. 84. and formerly of Peru, IL, passed away early Sunday morning, Jan. 12, 1986. She is survived by her daughter. Robert and Anna Mae Evans of Middleville; five grandchildren. Steve and Sharia Evans, and Forrest and Jan Evans all of Middleville. Russell and Linda Evans of Indianapolis, Marshall and Kim Evans of Caledonia, Becky Jo Evans at home; five great­ grandchildren, Arnie, Scott, Brittany, Chelsea and Taylor Evans; several nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Peace Reformed Church Building Fund. Interment and Committal Services were held in the Peru City Cemetery on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 1:30 p.m. William B. Webster GRAND RAPIDS - Mr. William B. Web­ ster, passed away Sunday morning Jan. 12, 1986. He is survived by his wife, Mary; three sons, James and John Webster of Caledonia and Richard Webster of Middleville; eight grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Inwood of Indiana; a niece and a newphew. Arrangements were made by Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Parish Rosary­ Scripture Service was read at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass was offered Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. at the church. Rev. Fr. Donald Heydens as Celebrant. Interment in St Jospeh Cemetery. 1^ ATTEND SEBTO] A_ nasiings Al0B GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hutinp. Mkh . Allan J. Weenink. In­ terim Minister. Eileen Higbee. Dir Chru tian Ed Sunday. Feb. 2 • 9 30 .nd 11 00 Worship Services Nursery provided. Broadcast ol 9 30 service over WBCH-AM •nd FM. 9 30 Church School CUsses for all ages 10 30 Children • Char Practice. 11330 Coffee Ik-ur io the Church Dminj Room 5 30 Junsor H«h Youth FeOowihrp meet at the Church 6 30 Senior Hijh Youth Fellowship meet at Dusmcr'i. 1014 W Green 6 30 Camp C reen wood meeting in the Lounge Monday. 7:30 Boy Scouts will meet. Tuesday, 1.00 Women's Mbie Study at the home ol Donna ThompMn 7 JO Circle 7. In lhe Lounge WedneadB). 9:15 Circle 2. Ln the Lounge 9 30 Circle 1. al the home ol Lola Hopkins 1:00 Crete 4. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street. Hailing*. Mich. 49058. (616| 945-9574 David B Nelson Jr.. Pastor. Sunday. Feb. 2 • 130 Worship Service Room 108. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10 30 I B CoHee Fellowship. 10.30 am. Radio Broadcast. WBCH. 11 DO a.m Worship Service • Sanctuary. 6 00 pm Youth Fellowships Monday. Feb. 3 ■ HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall Rev Marvin SkkrniBer. Pastor Sunday Morning Sun­ day School 1000. Morning Worship Ser­ vice ■ 11 DO. Evening Service ■ 7:30. Prayer Meeting Wednesday Night - 7:30 CHURCH OF JISUS CHRIST LATTEK DAY SAINTS. 600 N Airport tad. Hutlogs 948 2104 Russell Solmes. branch pr«skd«nt. phone 945-2314. Counselor. Kent Gibson (9*5-81451 and Ed Thoma. (7957280) Sacrament Meeting 9.30 am Sunday School I0J0 am. Primary Relief Society. Priesthood, and Youg Women at 11 JO a m Work Meeting second Thursday IOOO-2 CO and exrrase dam every Wednesday 7 00 p m FIRST CHURCH OP GOD. 1330 N Broad way Rev David D Garren Phone •*48 2229 Parsonage 945-3195 Church When • Chmuin espenence makes you • member. 9 30 ■ n. Sunday School. 10-45 a m. Worship Service: 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship, 7 pm. Wednesday Prayer. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Minister Clay Rosa Phone 948-4145 residence. 945-2938 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wmt State Rond. Pastor J-A- Campbell Phons 945-2285 Sunday School 945 a_m.; EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner ol Broadway and Center Streets Father W.yne Smith. Rector. Sunday Eucharist. 10:00 a m. Weekday BuhansU Wednesday. 7 15 LB ; Thurs­ day. 700 pm ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. BOS S. Jefferson F.ther Leon Pohl. Pasttx Sstur day Maae 4.30 p m Sunday Masses tarn and 11 a.m. confessions Saturday 4 004 30 p.m HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd JbiaatU a Sarver. Pastor. Phonr 9459224. Worship service 1030 am . evening service 6 p.m . classes lor all ages 945 a m Sunday school. Tuesday. Cottage Prayer Meeting 7 DO pm. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 1. Woodlawn, lUsl.np. Michi»*n 944 8004 Kttuwlh W Gsrner, Psstoi. Junes R Bsr Mt. AM. lo the pastor Ln youth. Sunday Senoot Sunday School 9:45 a m. Mom ing Worship 11:00 am. Evening Worship 6 p.m Wednesday. Family Night. 6 30 AWANA Grades K thro 8, 700 pm Senior High Youth (Houseman Halil Adult Bible Study and Prayer 700 pm Sacred Sounds Rehearsal SJO pm. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 am Kmga Kids (CUdren'a Choir). Sunday morning set vice broadcast WBCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Jack Bartholomew pastor phone 9454995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9 30 Fellowship and Coffee: 9:55 Sunday School; 11 00 Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m Evening Worship: 7:00 pm Youth Meeting Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from mom Ing services Prayer meeting. 7 pm Middleville Area ST AUGUSTINE. Middleville. Rev Father Joseph Thachet. Pastor. Phone 792-2889. Sunday Mas* 9:30 am. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M-37. just north of Mid dleviUe. 7959726. Rev. Wesley Smith. Pastor Mark J Highman Pastor ol Youth and Iducaboo Sunday School 9.45 am . Morning Worship 11 am: Evening Ser­ vice 6 pm PEACE REFORMED CHURCH M 37 at Pannahe Rd. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 891-1585. Rev Charles Doornbos. Assistant Pastor. Phone 7953466 First Service 9 a.m.; church­ School 10:15 am: Secund Service 31:15 am Evening Celebration 6 p.m. Dowling Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING North Broadway Rev James E. LciUman AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST Pastor Sunday Services: 9.45 am. Sunday CHURCHES Rev Jama E Cook of School Hour. 11 00 am Morning Worship floating Country Chapel Church School 9 Service; 6 00 pm. Evening Service am; worship 10 Iff : Banfield Church Wednesday 7 00 p m Service* lor Adults. School 10 a.m . worship 11 JO a m Teens sad Children GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings Leonard Davis, Pa*tor Ph. 948 2254 or 9459429 Sunday. Sunday School 9 4* am.. Worship 11 am . Youth 5 p.m Evening Worship 6 p.m . FcUowuup a*d CoHee 7:15 pm Nursery for dl Servian Wednesday: CYC 6 45 pm prayer and Bible study 7 pm Nashville Area TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville Rev. J.G Boomer Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday Worship 11:00 am ; Evening Service 6 00 p m . B> tie Prayer. Wednescay 7DO pm ST CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH NaahviUe, Father Leon Pohl. Pastor A muaton of St Rose Catholic Church Hastings Saturday Mass 6 30 pm Sunday CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St . M-79 Pastor Thomas Voyles Sunday Service and Sunday School 10 a m Morning Worship 11 am . Evening Services. Youth 6 p.m . Evening Worship 7pm Wednesday mid-week prayer 7 p m Wednesday caravan program "pm Th« Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings and lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY ot Hastings, Inc. Insurant* for your Life. Home, tuslness ond Cor WHEN FUNERAL HOMES FLEXFAB INCORPORATED OrangevilleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd two miles south ot Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman Pastor Larry Tungate. Sunday School Supt Sunday School 9 45 a m Church service* 11 am.; 6 p.m Evening Services. Wednesday 6:30 p m S O C K 3 thru 6 grades 7 pm Adult Prayer and &■ bie Study Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 6645167 for psck up ST CYRIL 6 METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Dennu Boylan Pastor Phone 792 2889 Saturday Mass 5 pm Sunday Mass 7 30am. A I! 30am of Hastings Delton Area NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd I mi S Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School at 10 a m Wor ship 11 am Evening Service n ? pm Youth meet Sunday 6pm Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p m Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER ANO REMINDER H. - -n-e BOSLEY PHARMACY "Praocriptiorw^ - 1 IB S. JeHeroan - 9*5-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Ro. — Hastings. AA^hlgon FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Elmer J Faust On M43 in Delton Services - Worship 1(345 s m Sunday School 9 30-10 30 Evening Service 6pm United Methodist Women every 1st Thursday 7 30 p m . United Methodist Men every 2nd Sunday. 7.30 am CALEDONIA Mr Duane W. While, 70. passed away. Wednesday morning. Jan. 22. 1986. Mr White was a long time employee of the Martin Construction Co., a self employed farmer, and a Veteran of WW1I. He is survived by his wife. Ruth H. White; their children. William and Sharon White of Caledonia. Major Scott and Pat Bruce with lhe U.S. Air Force in Utah. Dr. Lee and Judy Purdy of Wisconsin, Greg and Jan Nicholas of Caledonia, and John and Wendy Decker of Middleville; 12 grandchildren; a brother. Donald and Ruth White of Kalamazoo, two sisters. Doris Apsey of Middleville and Kay Spyker of Three Rivers; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday af­ ternoon at 1 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church. 84th St., at Kraft Ave., with Rev. E.A. Schomberg officiating. Interment in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Roetman Funeral Chapel, 616 E Main St., Caledonia. . Memorial contributions to Lhe Michigan Heart Associatioa Dollie J. Hulsebos VERMONTVILLE Services for Dollie J. (Evans) Hulsebos, 63, of 10376 Lawrence Highway, Vermontville, were held Friday, Jan. 24, at 1 p.m., at the Lehman Chapel' Shaw Funeral Homes, Bellevue, Mrs' Hulsebos died Tuesday, Jan. 21, in Leila Hospital, Battle Creek, where she had been a patient since Jan. 14. She had been in ill health for 12 years. She was born in Spencer, Tenn., and moved to the Vermontville area 42 years ago. She was a member of the Nashville Baptist Church and the CI HU Club of the church. Surviving are her husband, Carl F. Huslebos; sons, Dennis A. of Nashville, Richard C. and David C., both of Ver­ montville, and Michael Lee Hulsebos of Grand Rapids; daughters, Janice K. Lankend of Grand Rapids; Linda D. Heinze of Vermontville, and Ruth A. Craven of Charlotte; 15 grandchildren; one great­ grandchild; brothers, Ted Evans of Bellevue, Fermon Evans of Toms River, N.J., Thomas Evans of Cookeville, Tenn.' and Lonnie, Donnie, and Porter Evans, all of Spencer, Tenn.; and sisters, Carrie Sapp and Louise Reese, both of Pikeville. Officiating at the service was Pastor Lester DeGroot of the Nashville Baptist Church and interment was in Kalamo Cemetery. Charles P. Archer BATTLE CREEK - Charles P. Archer, 94. of Battle Creek died Tuesday, Jan. 21,1986 at Leila Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 24. 1 p.m. at the Richard A Henry Funeral Home. Battle Creek. Burial was in Ft. Custer National Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the Battle Creek Humane Society. Mr. Archer was born April 12, 1891 in Rounds, England, the son of William T. and , Mary A. (Powers) Archer. He was raised in the Battle Creek area. He married the for­ mer Lillian H. Moyer on Oct. 19, 1919. She preceded him in death. May 12, 1985. They had been married for 65 years when Mrs. Archer passed away. He was a veteran of W.W. I. Mr. Archer had been employed as a gardner and land­ scaper for several years. He also had been a photographer for Owl Studio of Battle Creek. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans. Surviving are one son, Charles P. Archer, Jr. of Battle Creek; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; five step­ grandchildren; two step great grand­ children. DELTON - Elwood Hiatt (Woody), 63 of 11287 Oak Drive Crooked Lake. Delton, passed away Friday evening. Jan. 25.1986 at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. Mr. Hiatt was born Sept. 4. 1922 in Brownsville. IL. the son of Harry and Esther Schrool Hiatt. He had lived in Barry County the past 15 years and was formerly of Battle Creek. He was employed for 30 years with Eaton Corp, of Bat He Creek where he retired in 1975 and was a member of the Eaton 25 Year Club. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, the Bedford Masonic Lodge, the Hickory Corners American Legion Post and he was volunteer for Love Inc. of Barry County. He sen ed with the U.S. Army during WWII. His first wife Hiderth Faye preceded him in death Then he was married to Barbara Dwyer March 13. 1981. Surviving besides his wife are three sons. David Hiatt of Battle Creek, Thomas Hiatt of Zephrhills, FL, Charles Derickson of Baltimore, MD; one daughter, Judy Norton Battle Creek; 13 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; his mother Esther Hiatt of Battle Creek; four sisters. Mrs. Rose Bowman of Delton, Mrs. Audrey Hamm. Mrs. Ruth Chanlrenne and Mrs. Jean Con­ verse all of Battle Creek; two brothers, Phillip Hiatt of Battle Creek of James Hiatt of Charlotte; many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Services were Monday at 1 p.m at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton with Reverend Elmer Faist officiating. Interment was at FL Custer National Cemetery. Graveside services was under the direction of Hickory Comers American Legion Post and the Deltcn VFW Post No. 422. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Association or Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund. Martha Lorenzo HASTINGS - Martha Lorenzo, 60, of 610 S. Market SL, Hastings died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Memorial services will be held Thursday, Jan. 30, 1986 at Em­ manuel Episcopal Church, Hastings. Arrangements were made by Gin-bach Funeral Home. Jonathan David Gess CLARKSVILLE - Jonathan David Gess, 16, of 147 High St., Clarksville died Saturday, Jan. 25, 1986 of accidental injuries. Jonathan was bom May 11, 1969 in Cochabamba, Bolivia, the son of Paul and Marilyn (Rose) Gess. He was in the 11th grade at Lakewood High School Surviving besides his parents are one sister, Kathy at home: one brother, Timothy of Longview, TX; grandparents, Myron and Joy Gess of Jackson, and Forrest and Margaret Rose of Saranac; several uncles, aunts and cousins. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28at Clarksville Bible Church with Rev. Larry Pike officiating Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. Ricky A. Goddard DOWLING - Ricky A. Goddard, 32, of 9865 S. Gurd Rd., Dowling died Saturday, Jan. 25. 1986 at his home. Mr. Goddard was born Nov. 12, 1953 in Battle Creek, the son of John W. and Beverly (Harmon) Goddard. He attended Battle Creek schools and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1971. He obtained his associates degree in computer processing from KCC. He was the bass guitar player for the Joshua band He was a member of the Southwest Michigan Glass Dealers Asscr , the Ten Point Deer Hunting Chib. He was an avid softball player and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf. He married Sharon R. Despins on June 15, 1984 in Battle Creek. He was employed at Battle Creek Auto Glass for 14 years. He was presently president and owner of Wholesale Glass Co. in Paw Paw. Surviving are his wife. Sharon; one daughter. Adrienne M. at home; one sister. Cindy T. Minor of Richland; his parents' John W. and Beverly Goddard of Augusta; maternal grandmother. Maebelle Ford of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home of Battle Creek. Burial was in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. ■ ■ ■ ■ Pennock Hospital Auxiliary Spaghetti Supper Woodland News Pastor George Sp«*as completed his short course at Huntington College in Indiana last week. He was back at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church on Sunday. George Schaibly recently’returned from a trip to Tampa and Bradenton. FL, where he visited with his brother. Hobart Schaibly. and his sister-in-law. Myrlc Schaibly. While George was in Florida. Myrle Schaibly spent several days in the hospital with viral pneumonia. Evelyn Goodrich went to Chicago with friends on Sunday and returned Monday evening W"hile she was away, Clayton Goodrich and Mike Bailey were dinner guests at the home of Jim Lucas. Betty Lehman Baghai (Mrs. Ali Baghail of Wellesley. Mass., stayed a few days at the home of her sister. Ruth Newton (Mrs. Vernon Newton) after the funeral of her mother. Essie May Lehman, last week. Mrs. Bahai had recently visited her sister and her mother for two weeks prior to her mothers’ death, but she was able to come back for the funeral and to spend a few additional days with members of her family Pastor Clif Randall of Zion Lutheran Church was released from Pennock Hospital on Saturday morning. He had been in for several days for abdominal surgery. Lay member Paul Mudry delivered the sermon on Sunday at the worship service and Claude Smith led the liturgy. Pastor Cliff is planning to hold the confirmation class this week and to deliver next Sunday's sermon. Stuart Kussmaul is seriously ill in Pennock Hospital. He was in the intensive care unit for several days last week, and at this time, surgery is being planned. The board of lhe Woodland United Way met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Max King last Wednesday evening to disperse funds from the fall crusade. Mr. King is vice president of the local agency, and Mrs. Lee King is secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Annemarie Othmer Is the president of the organization as she has been for around 20 years. Mrs. Cathy Lucas is a trustee. Among organizations to whom large amounts were allocated at the meeting were Lakewood Community Counci), Salvation Army (for use in Lakewood area), Woodland Youth Athletic Associations, Woodland Cub Scouts, Woodland Girl Scout Brownies, Love, Inc. and the Barry Coimty Hospice. Several hundred dollars were sent to the State of Michigan United Way Fund toward their dispersal to major state organizations such by Catherine Lucas as the Heart Fund. Cystic Fibrosis Association, and others of that type that do not hold drives in Woodland Township. Due to lhe help of the Woodland Lions Club and Harold Stannard who acted as Woodland village collections chairman during the drive for funds in the fall, more was available to meet local needs. Many Woodland people who work in Hastings and Lansing have money deducted from their pay weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly to be sent to the Woodland United Way. Some people do not realize that the money they pay into United Way Funds through their place of employment can be sent to their home area organization, and their contributions are going to United Ways in the communities where they work rather than where they live. Anyone who would like to correct this situation and does not know how can call either Mrs. Rudy Othmer or Mrs. Carl Max King and find out the details of making this change in their payroll deduc­ tion records. These payroll contributions make up a large part of the funds available to lhe W'oodland United Way for local needs and are greatly appreciated by the Woodland United Way directors. Woodland Fire Department was called to two different fires within twenty minutes on Monday morning. One was a chimney fire at the home of Trellis Cox on Barnum Road near Saddlebag Lake. No damage was done in that fire, but before the firemen had it out and had left the Cox home, they were called to the home of Bob McCown also on Barnum Road because of smoke in the basement. Three car loads of ladles from Woodland, Hastings and Lake Odessa traveled to Howel) to attend a bridal shower for Cindy Curtis on Jan. 18. Cindy plans to marry Steve White of Hastings on Feb. 8. Those who went from Woodland were mother of the honoree Betty Curtis, grandmother Lucy Classic, aunt Shirley Kilmer, great-aunt Florence Begerow, cousin Laurie Kilmer, Vivian Steele, Sue Piper, Nancy Stowell and Robin Murray. Elaine Steward of Hastings, mother of the groom and Sue Stude, the groom's sister of Grand Rapids. Marie Possehn and Annette Heatherman, who are from Lake Odessa, also went with the group. The shower was held at the home of Cindy's aunt, Norma Jean Club, in Howell, and was hostessed by Mrs. Club. The wedding is planned to be held at Zion Lutheran Church near Woodland. Gospel concert planned at Lake O church Friday night Pianist Lenny Seidel and vocalist Sharon Sweet will be featured at the Lakewood Baptist Church Friday Jan 31 at 7 p.m. Seidel has served for over 20 years as church music director, pianist, author, choral director and lecturer. He performs 125 concerts yearly and has been the director of Grace Unlimited Ministries since 1975. Mrs. Sweet has won many awards in the past ten years and has auditioned at the Metropolitan Opera. In 1981 she was a finalist in the Luciana Kavarooi com­ petition. Last year Sharon toured Austria and Germany. Their concert in Lake Odessa is entitled Old Hymns of the Faith. Lakewood Baptist Church is located on M-50 across from Lake wood High School. The 7 p.m. concert will provide a nursery. Rev. Daryl Kauffman and the church family invites the community to attend. A free-will offering will be received. Starting this Saturday FEBRUARY 1St„. and Every Saturday Thereafter. THE SI IS ED Drive-in Windows will be open from — 9z00 a.m. ’tn 12:00 Monday thru Thursday Drive-in Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Hastings Community Building JAN. 31,1986 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. *2.50 *3.50 .CHIIOHD (Undtrl?) AOUIT This is a — BED FUND PROJECT I WEST STATE at BROADWAY Member FDIC All deposits insured up to $100,000°° �The Hastings Banner- Thursday. January 30,1986- Page 5 Social . Lake Odessa News: rnari^ Association of Lake Odessa has de a। change in managers. Orville Decker retired after 414 years with the elevator. e Mid many changes have been made in farmi^’ equipment and methods of The new manager is Gordon Eldridge, but t new to those in the business as he has orked al Co-Op Elevator for 32 years. Norina Decker a long tenure teacher is eunng at the end of the semester from the ^akewood Public School System Decker arled her teaching for Lakewood in 1964 in ne elementary grades, and for the several years taught junior high math. Beckwith-Elis announce wedding Intentions Warner-Weiler announce wedding intentions Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Warner of 608 Abber Dr., Virginia Beach, VA, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Eleanor Joann Warner, to Russell H. Weiler Jr., son of Mr. Russell H. Weiler Sr. of Vermontville and Loretta J. Grim of Battle Creek. The bride to be is a 1981 graduate of Forrest Sherman High School, Naples, Italy, and is employed by Humane Hospital, in Virginia Beach as a pharmacy technician. The future groom is a 1978 graduate of Hastings High School, and attended Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School from 1973 to 1977. Russ just recently resigned from the Norfolk Police Dept., and is attending the Virginia State Police Academy in Richmond, VA. The couple are planning a June 14 wed­ ding, after which they will reside in Chesapeake, VA. Swift-Lahr exchange marriage vows Dec. 14 Melissa Ann Swift and Peter Jon Lahr were united in marriage on Dec 14, 19B5 at the Congregational Church in Charlotte, with Rev. William Colson officiating Melissa is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Swift of Vermontville, and Peter is the son of Mm. Fran Wirt and Mr. David Lahr of Charlotte. Melissa is a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School in Vermontville. Peter is a 19B3 graduate of Charlotte High School and is employed at Calendar and Dombos in Charlotte. Maid of Honor was Lonetta Cuellette of Nashville, best friend of the bride. Best man was Brian Lahr, brother of the groom. They are planning a spring reception. Mr. and Mrs. James Beckwith of Sunfield are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Suzanne Arlene Beckwith to Allen Gary Ells of Vermontville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ells of Vermontville. Sue will be graduating from Lakewood High School and plans to attend Ross Medical Education Center and become a medical assistant. Allen is a 1981 graduate of Maple Valley High School. He is employed at Northern Concrete Pipe and is in the Michigan Army National Guard of Charlotte. A sun mer of 1987 wedding is being plan­ ned. Stambaugh-Shaffer united in marriage Arlie Stambaugh of Nashville and Ben Shaffer of Battle Creek were united in marriage on Jan. 34. 1986 at his home in Battle Creek The ceremony was performed by Rev. Price in the presence of 16 guests. The honor attendants were Denns Waltersparugh and Lyle Stambuagh. Annual Barry County Picnic coming Feb. 26 The annual Barry Co. Picnic will be held Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the Kiwanis Hall on U.S. 41 Bradenton, Fla. The potluck dinner will begin at noon. Those attending should bring their own table service, a dish to pass and own beverage. Converses to observe 25th wedding anniversary LaBln-Shook announce wedding intentions Mr. and Mrs. Clarence LaBin of Mid­ dleville, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Joan Evelyn to Craig Allen Shook of Otsego. Joan is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg Schools and Craig is a graduate of Martin High School. Joan is employed by Jerry and Ann Davis, Farm Bureau Insurance Agents in Wayland. Craig is employed by Menasha Papermill. A July 19, 1986 wedding is planned at the Grace Wesleyan Church in Hastings. The couple plan to reside in Otsego. • Jewelry Repair • Watch Repair • Engraving Roger and LaWanda Converse of Hastings will observe their sliver wedding an­ niversary on Sunday, Feb 2. Friends and family are invited to an open house luncheon from 1 to5 p.m. It will be held at the UAW Hall in Hastings on Woodlawn Ave. Roger and La Wanda are the parents of Ed and Kim Fischer, Terry and Laurie Newton, Mike and Jody Tuthill and Shelly Converse. They also have fow grandson's. 0'945.2963 z 122 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan TWO GREAT SPECIALS NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAMUNGTTTU UNDERTAX DEED (Revised 1979) To the Owner or Owner* ai any and all Interest* in, or lions upon the Land* heroin described: TAKE NOTICE, that sole has been lawfully mode of the following described land for unpaid tcxe* thereon, and thot the undersign­ ed ha* title lhereto under tax deed or deeds issued therefor, and that you ore entitled to a reconveyance thereof, ot any time within 6 month* after return of service of this notice, upon payment to the undersigned or to the Treasurer of the County in which the land* lie. of all sum* paid upon such purchase, to-' gether with 50 per centum addi­ tional thereto, ond th* fees of the Sheriff for the service or cost of publication of this notice, to be computed o* upon personal ser­ vice of a summons upon com­ mencement of an action, os com­ mencement of suit, ond the fur­ ther sum of five dollar* for eoch description without other addi­ tional cost or charges: If payment o* aforesaid is not mode, the undersigned will institute Pro­ ceedings for possession of land. State of Michigan, County of Sorry. lots 4(0-407 Inclusive, ac­ cording to the recorded plat of the City, formerly Village of Has­ ting*. Sec. 18. town 3N. Range gyy Forty-five Dollars ond Seventy-seven Cents. Year of NOW you’ve got it... Come in today and take advantage of our high interest rates MONEY MARKET ALTERNATIVE (M.M.A.) INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT (I.R.A.) I.C.N.B. Is now offering 7.00%* opr. in­ terest on our M.M.A. Plus • we ll give you I.C.N.B. is now offering 10.25%*opr. in­ terest on 5 year IRA's ond 8.25% *opr. in­ terest on 18 month fixed I.R.A. s. We ll hold thot rote for the entire length of the I.R.A. o genuine leather checkbook cover* • free when you odd $2,500.00 to your cur­ rent M.M.A. during Nov., Dec. ond Jan. Specials Begin November 1 and End January 31, 1986 era (uMacI W <♦»—■*« ■■OccSbooK ce«en era «ai reliable ei Wtood'ond *-o>xh 1983. Amount necessary to redeem. $68 66 plus the fees of the Sheriff. Alvin Warren Delton. Michigan 49044 10966 Keller-Lindsey Rood To London Corporation, last grantee in the regular chain title of such land* or of any interest therein o* appearing by tne record* in the office of the Regis­ ter of Deed* of said County. R,.por*d by DIMMERS ond McPHILLIPS Attorney* at Low 220 S. Broadway Hosting*. Michigan 49058 Now is the time to visit your Loan Officer at Woodland National Bank ’WOODLAND (8111 Routine LENDER Member FDIC. FDIC NATIONAL! LjiankJ — HOURS — Mon. • Thur*. 9 to 4:30 Friday 9 to 5:30 Saturday 9 to 12:30 — CHRISTMAS HOURS — Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Day CLOSE 12:00 Dec. 31 New Year's Eve Day CLOSE 3:00 Th t er landmark has been torn down. h nl office of the Smith Bros. Elevator. •Meh stood the change of times for many yeafs 35 to other office facilities were used. ">e west elevator has also been torn down ?® .to® Co-Op Elevator purchased the building and land and was then rebuilt with ojuch needed equipment. There were two elevators at the site in the early years. When the west elevator was sold the two elevators *ere made into one building. Baxter, who has been at the home of Robert and Joan Allerding at Torch Lake for several weeks was taken ill and is not being hospitalized. His cause of illness has not been learned. The Allerding address is . P.O. Box 175 Eastport, MI 49627. Hie village and township have selected members for the Lake Odessa Township District Library Board of Directors. The township has a larger tax base, so the four selected are: Anna Mascho. William Hesper, Anita Cross and Marge Linberg and three from the ullage are: Dee Desgranges. Mariljn Haney, and Christine Cunningham Many people of the area have wanted a library of their own, and the building near the railroad tracks on Fourth Avenue has been leased. Work will start on soon in an effort to get the building ready to use. The Lake Odessa Lions club has one member, A.T. Davis, with a perfect at­ tendance at the meetings during the first fifty years of the organization. The officers for this year are: PresidentGeorge Johnston, Vice Presidents Doug Trembath, Kim Deardoroff, and Dr. Jerry Licari. Recording Secretary - Robert Huyck, Financial Secretary - Roy Benson, Tail Twister - Ford McDowell, Lion Tamer - Neil Goddard and board members Don Goode moot, Joe Leslie and Dr. John Hem­ ming. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Keeler Jr. returned home Friday night from Columbus, Ga. where he was at the Houston Sport Hospital for a check up on his injuries suffered in a fall several years ago. This latest report was much better and will not have to return for another checkup until December of this year. Several candidates are in line to be chosen as King and Queen of the Tip-Up Festival held Jan. 31-Feb. 2. What will the plans be now if the festivities cannot lake place on the ice. Commissioner Ray Dyke house who served s on lhe Lakewood Waste Water Authority has taken over as chairman to replace Dick Doane who has served a three-year term Others sworn to new three-year terms were. Les Forman president of the village of Woodland and Jerry Engle, trustee of the village of Lake Odessa Congratulations to Mark and Vicki Erickson on their selection as the "young outstanding dairy farming couple” of Eaton. Barry counties. They reside on a farm on Haddix Road east of Lake Odessa. Mark's father. Ron with his wife Marge, live south of the corner as the families are in partnership together. Continued on p«0« 12 Pennock Health and Fitness Center STRESS MANAGEMENT Tuesdays 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Begins... February 3,1986 Stress is everywhere ... and affects the body and behavior in many ways. Class participants will learn: 1. How stress affects the body and behavior 2. How to identify stress and Its affects 3. How to use special techniques to Identify and decrease personal stress levels 4. How to decrease “Stressors” at home and work INSTRUCTOR: L. Westby, Community Health Educator COST. $30.00 For further information and registration contact: q? LIFE WELLNESS '*£68 0’'' Pennock’s Health and Fitness Center • 945-4333 Monday thru Friday �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 30,1986 what’s cookin ’ Ann Landers by Elaine Gilbert This Week Featuring... Column prevented suicide Joyce Holland Joyce Holland has only lived in Hastings since 1982, but she’s already made her mark. If you haven't heard of Joyce, then you’ve probably never tasted the delicious pies she makes from scratch at Bob's Grill & Restaurant, 139 E. Court St., in Hastings. She estimates that she's baked 8,400 pies since August of 1983 when she went to work at Bob's. Some customers have called her pie the best they’ve ever had. She averages about 68-pies per week, sometimes more in the summer. On a regular basis, she bakes about In­ different types of pies for the restaurant: coconut cream (my all-time favorite), banana cream, apple, cherry, Dutch apple, pecan, lemon meringue, peanut butter, chocolate, pineapple cream, butterscotch, custard, pumpkin, blueberry and raisin. A modest and friendly person, Joyce says she has been surprised at the response to her pies. And she's also been amazed how word has spread. One day, while banking, a teller looked at her name on a deposit slip and said, *Oh, you're the one who bakes the delicious pies!' Joyce, born and raised in Ionia, credits her mother's pie baking expertise for her own know-how. "I've been baking pies since I was 14. I used to watch my mother bake. Then I started baby-sitting and started cooking meals far them and I decided to bake pie too.” Besides pies, Joyce also bakes cakes, cookies and cinammon roils at the restaurant. In addition, she is a manager there and enjoys spending a few hours on several days as a waitress too. When she first came to Hastings Joyce says she thought it was just a temporary stay. But she found the people so friendly that she decided to stay. “People smiled and said ‘hello’ like they knew me and I thought —What a town!” Prior to locating here, Jojre was baking about eight pies per day for the Meals On Wheels program in Charlotte. Ironically, though, she's never worked in the restaurant or baking businesses before. But her primary career was with Michigan Bell, working 15-years before retiring. She held several positions with Ma Bell, in­ cluding being an operator clerk and working in a district office. Joyce previously lived in Lansing nine years and in a town outside of the state capital for about the same length of time. She has three daughters and three sons: Terry and Timothy, both of Saranac; Thomas of Ionia; Anne Haight and Deanna, both of Hastings; and Cherie Beckhorn of Lansing. Joyce also has 11-grandchildren. A member of SL Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Joyce participates in the Altar Society, SL Bernadette’s Guild and works on the church bingo team every five weeks. She also belongs to the Lady Dems. “I’m a big sports fan. I’m probably the only woman in Hastings who gets Sports Illustrated,** she laughs. "I love to travel and read." When Joyce was asked tosiiimit one of her favorite pie recipes for this column, she had a real dilemma because she doesn’t have them written down, except for one. She’s the talented kind of cook who can just scoop out the ingredients by adding a little of this and a little of that and have a perfect pie. The same holds true for her pie crusts. However, Joyce shares the original recipe (from a cousin in Ohio) that she used to use when she first started baking and says it is very close to bow she makes the pastry from memory today. Now, she says she can tell just by the feel of the dough if it is right. She also shares a pecan pie recipe that she does follow to a T’ when she makes it for the restaurant. Some customers have told her it is the best pecan pie they’ve ever had. Concerning tips on pie baking, if it’s a custard pie and the crust soaks, she says, it’s probably from overbaking. Dear Ann Landers: I’ve been meaning to write this letter for years. It’s to thank-you for saving my life when I was 16. I started to read your column when I was a kid. I think I was 12 when you ran a letter about suicide. You said, “No matter how bad things seem, wait until tomorrow. The next day is bound to look brighter.” As a teenager I got involved with a man twice my age. When I decided I wanted to go to college rather than marry this man, he went berserk. I was forced at gunpoint to do some unspeakable things while he took pictures. Afterward he drove me home and pushed me out of the car. Ann, I wanted to die. I planned my death by gunshot to the last detail. Then suddenly I remembered the words in your column: “Wait wtil tomorrow.’' I sat down on my bed and stared at the door. I thought, “Okay, if I still feel this way tomorrow, I’ll do it” The next day passed and I felt better. I looked at your column again and decided to give myself one more day. The next day the gloom lifted. A guy I used to like called that night and we talked for a long time. He made me feel terrific. I'm in my late 20’s now and my life is wonderful. If ithadn't been for you I wouldn't be around to enjoy it When I say you are a lifesaver, I really mean it - GRAND JUNCTION, COLO. DEAR Gul.: What an upper! I hope everyone who feels life isn’t worth living will remember your letter. Joyce Holland bakes about 68-ples from scratch par week at Bob’s Grill and Restaurant in Hastings. She estimates that she’s made about 8,400 pies since she started working there In August of 1983. (Banner photo) Joyce’s Pecan Pie - NOTICE McCann Road at Thomapple River Barry County, Michigan solo to the highest bidder, al public 'auction, the land* ond premised, or os much thereof All intofMtad persons an hereby advised that the Barry County Road Commission, In cooperation with the ILS. Federal Highway Administration and the Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation, Is proposing the Improvement of McCann Road at the Thomapple River situated In Section 31, Irving Township, Barry County. The proposed Improve­ ment Includes the construction of a new bridge structure at this location and related approach roadway Improve­ ment work. Information concerning this project, including prelim­ inary plans and Environmental Assessment which eval­ uates the social, economic and environmental aspects of the project. Is available for public review and copying at the offices of the Barry County Road Commission, 1845 W. Gun Lake Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The project Is proposed to receive Federal Aid Critical Bridge Funds, and Is governed by provisions of Federal Law. Any person with comments on the social, economic and environmental effects of this project should present their comments In writing to the Board of Barry County Road Commlssionero at the above address. To be con­ sidered, comments must bo received on or before February 18,1986, which Is hereby the announced expiration date for consideration of public review and comments on the proposed project. as is necessary, in said mortgage mentioned and de­ scribed as being in the Village of Middleville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, as follows, to-wit: Lot 2. Block 17 of I.N. Keeler's Addition to the Village of Middleville, Thornoppie Town­ ship. Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof. Subject to easements ond restrictions of record. This foreclosure proceeding is intended to include the inter­ est of DAVID A. DIMMERS and CAROLINE A. DIMMERS and MICHAEL J. MC PHILLIPS, the Mortgagees in a Mortgage dated August 20. 1985. recorded Aug­ ust 22. 1985. in Liber 426. Page 72 of Mortgages, Barry County Records. Dated January 9, 1986 BYRON CENTER STATE BANK, a Michigan Corporation Mortgagee BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Robert Russell, Chairman Stephen Scott, Member Norman Jack Lenz, Member DEFAULT ha* occurred In lhe conditions of a certain mortgage mode on February 17, 1978, by MICHAEL L. ZOULEK and LINDA L. ZOULEK. mortgagors, to BYRON CENTER STATE BANK, mortgagee, recorded February 23. 1978. in Liber 234. Page 929 of Mortgage*, Bafry County Records. The undersigned claims there is due and unpaid on sold mortgage al the date ol this notice of lhe sum of Six Thousand Eight Hundred Nine and 93/100's Dollars (16,809.93) on principal ond interest. The length of the redemption period under MSA 27A.324O C.L. (1948) 600.3243. os amended, is six months from the date of the sale. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to re­ cover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. February 13, 1986. at 11:00 o'clock in the forenoon, at the North door of the County Courthouse in the City of Hostings. Michigan, there will be offered at foreclosure Pie Crust Recipe Cream one-third cup butter with %-cup brown sugar Beat in three eggs —one egg at a time. Stir in 1-cup light corn syrup, 14teaspoon salt, 1-teaspoon vanilla and 1-cup pecans. Pour into pie shell. Bake at 375degrees for about 30-minutes. mcshane b bowie Attorneys for Mortgagee By: TERRY J. MKOZ 540 Old Kent Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)774-0641 (1-30) Use 6-cups flour and 1-teaspoon salt. Take 2-cups lard and cut it into the flour and salt mixture. Beat 1-egg in a 1-cup measure and fill with cold water. Add this liquid to the other ingredients and take a fork and mix together. The recipe makes 6-pie shells and the .Qfj> dough will keep in the refrigerator for twojaarweeks. REGISTRATION — FOR — Woodland Village Election MONDAY, MARCH 10,1986 To the QuaMbd Becton of the Wlage of Woodtond COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice i* hertby gren that in conformity with ths "Michigan Election low* I. ths imdsnigntd 0«k. will upon ony day. except Sunday and o legal holiday, ths day of any rsgular or special station or primary station, rscer/s lor rsghtralion ths nams of ony Isgd wta in said Township. City or Villogs not already registered who may APPLY 10 ME PERSONALLY for *uch registration. NOTICE IS HElflY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT MY VILLAGE OFFICE Feb, 10,1986 • Last Day • 4-9 pm. The 30tt day preceding said Election *• pmtdad by fcdtoa 4M, Act No. lit, PuMIc Acta of 1M4 Aa Amended, at NORTH MAIN STREET For the purpowi of REVIEWING lhe REGISTRATION ond REGISTERING such of lhe quolilied etalon in load TOWNSHIP. CITY or VILLAGE os SHALL PROPOERLY apply therefor. The name of no person but an ACTUAL RESIDENT of the precinct of the time of regntration and enMW under the Conilitulion, if remaining such resident. Io wle at lhe next election, shall be entered in the registration book. CHRISTY MOFFATT, Village Clerk Dear Ann Landen: A friend of mine couldn’t get anyone to accompany her on a cruise. She persuaded me to accept her ticket as a gift Due to circumstances I won’t go into, a class-action suit was brought against the cruise line and refunds were made to all passengers. I could have been seriously injured on that cruise, but I was lucky and came home safe and sound. My friend insisted I give her the refund. I complied with her wishes, but felt that she was being unfair. Our friendship is seriously strained. Am I justified in feeling she was wrong to demand the money? ASKING IN PA. DEAR PA.: Since you did not lay out any money for the ticket you were not entitled to the refund. Had you been injured on the cruise and received compensation, I would say THAT money belonged to you. Dear Ann Landers: Regarding university professors and sexy students who are called “lollipops”: Some of us are just plain suckers. When I returned to school to get my master’s degree. I became involved with a professor. He was married to a cold fish and said he was starved for warmth and af­ fection. For a smart woman I was unbelievably dumb. I fell head over heals in love with the skunk. One fine day I was informed by a respected member of the faculty that my dream boat had been cheating on his wife for 30 years and I was one of a long list of idiots. When I dumped him he couldn’t have cared less. He had his next pigeon all lined up. So, in addition to my master’s degree, I received a great education in human relationships. BEEN THERE AND SORRY (HAWAII). DEAR H: Be glad you're not there now. Some idiots hang around forever. Dear Ann Landers: I am a divorced mother, raising a 6-year-old daughter, keeping house and home together by working two jobs. My daughter has not seen her father for two years. Yes, he disappered but it’s much more complicated than that. He has un­ dergone hormone therapy and had surgery to become a woman. According to his parents he now calls himself Ramona. I don’t know his-her whereabouts and his family won't tell me. I get $100 for child support every month, through his father. I had no inkling that my husband was not normal until he announced one day that he wanted a divorce so he could get out of the male body in which he was trapped and become a woman. What shall I tell my daughter? She is angry and hurt that her father has abandoned her. He sends cards signed "Dad” on Christmas and for her birthday. (No gifts.) There is no other contact. Of course, I can’t tell her why Dad isn’t around. When she asks why he doesn’t come to see her I just say ”1 don’t know." The child is becoming depressed and hostile and needs therapy. But how can I put her in therapy without telling her the truth? When, if ever, should she be told? Please give me some advice - ST. LOUIS WOMAN. DEAR ST. LOUIS: I hope you will find a suitable therapist for your child at once. She need not be told anything about her father’s disappearance until the therapist decides she can handle it Meanwhile, chin up. This isn’t exactly a piece of cake for you either.” Dear Ann Landers: Several weeks ago I read an article about the various uses for pencils. The author mentioned stirring cocktails, twisting tourniquets, cleaning pipes and scratching backs. He then said the most unusual use was developed by Ann Landers, who once advised women that the way to determine if they need to wear a bra is to place a pencil horizontally beneath one of their breasts. If the pencil falls to the floor, forget the bra. Did you really say that, Ann? I’m dying to know the details." CHICAGO DEVOTEE. DEAR CHIC: Actually I didn’t say it, a reader did. Several years ago there was a controversy in the column about braless women. Much was said about females who jiggle, bounce and flop around. A reader from Wisconsin suggested the pencil tesL When I agreed it was a good one, I was flooded with letters from women who couldn’t pass the test, but thought they looked just dandy without bras. The told me to MYOB and I’ve been doing it ever since. Dear Ann Landers: I have attended several weddings recently and am appalled at some of the modern rituals practiced at receptions. After cutting the first piece of cake the bride and groom take turns shoving die cake into one another’s faces. This seems like a very hostile act that has been perverted from the original custom of feeding (nourishing) one another. Do you wish to comment? DISGUSTED IN ST. PETERSBURG. DEAR S.P.: I, too have witnessed the vulgarity you describe and found it revolting. If this "modern” stunt is supposed to be funny, I really am a museum piece. Planning a wedding? What’s right? What’s wrong? Ann Landers’ “New Brides’s Guide” will relieve your anxiety. To receive a copy, send $2 plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11996, Chicago, Illinois 60611. Do you fed awkard, self-conscious lonely? Welcome to theclub. There’s help for you in Ann Landers* booklet, "The Key to Popularity". Send 50 cents with your request and a long-stamped, self-addressed envelope to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, Illinois 60611. “ COPYWRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE 99999999945 WBCH.. .Great Buys Bazaar COMING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 9 AM to 9 PM Community Building...Barry County Fairgrounds HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 12 big hours of Huge Savings! Final Winter Clearance! Bargains Galore! Thousands and thousands of dollars in merchandise under one roof! If you enjoy sidewalk sales, you'll love this great indoor event! Enter the Free Drawing for a Chicago Get-Away Weekend! Don't miss the one great annual event that brightens your February! 9999111 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 30.1986 - Page 7 LegalNotices From Time to Time,,, by...Esther Walton James P. Waters — Local architect during the early 1900’s NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT A-B6-2 COUNTY OF BARRY Notice is hereby given thot the Barry County Planning/ZonIng Commission will conduct a public hearing on February 24. 1986 at 7:30 P.M. In the County Commissioner's Room, County Annex Building. 117 South Brood­ way. Hastings. Michigan. The following Proposed Amendments Io th* 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, os amended, will be considered. ARTICLE IV teethe 4-lt • tips (Amending B. The surface area of a busi­ ness sign shall not exceed thir­ ty-two (32) square feet. ADD ■ except businesses meeting cri- One of the local buildings designed by James P. Waters was the Mas­ onic Temple and Stebbins Block, now the home of the JCPenny store. Hastings Banner Sept. 16, 1»OK James P. Waters was bom and grew to manhood in Hastings. He was the son of Luke and Lillie Adell Wickham Waters. With a natural talent fordrawing he went to Detroit in 1903 where he earned a job as draftsman for the Olds Motor Works. He rapidly ad­ vanced until he had position as a designer of automobiles. Later he held a similar position with Ford, after four weeks of work he was promoted to chief draftsman. While in Detroit be planned and built three store buildings. He returned to Hastings in 1904 and ad­ vertised his architectural services. Waters received many local commissions for his architectural work. The first was the large project of the Stebbins, Burton and Masonic buildings in downtown Hastings. These buildings were built at 104-116 E. State Street. They are still standing today. These buildings pushed Waters into prominent notice when he was awarded the contract. When the buildings were near completion in 1908, the committee of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Michigan, which inspected the Temple reported that Temple had one of the finest looking fronts of any temple in the state. His second major work was the Michigan Mutual Tornado, Cyclone and Windstorm Insurance Company bpme office. J|ie building was located on the northwest corner of Jefferson and Center Street. This office building was a two-story pressed brick building and according to the Banner was “up to date in every respect and was provided with electric lights and ample safety vaults.” During 1907-1908, Waters had drawn plans for $100,000 worth of buildings. In addition to the above named buildings, he designed the addition to the 1870's primary school building and the Todd residence, 615 S. Jefferson. He is also credited with designing the Cook house at 525 W. Green, the Young House at 411 W. Green, and the H.J. Christmas house on High Street. According to the Banner, when the city of Kalkaska was nearly destroyed out by fire, Waters was one of the many architects who went there to get business. He was awarded the contact for planning the Kalkaska City Bank and for the store of J.E. Rainbow, and he was also the consulting architect for many other builders. In 1909 Waters closed the largest contract of his career. According to the Banner, he had just “returned from Missouri where he closed a contract for supplying plans for a large store and office building to cost $100,000 which will soon be put up in one of the large cities of that state. This is the biggest job which Waters has yet obtained in his career” continued the Banner, “the excellence of his work in the past had been the means of his obtaining the contract.” It was a large building “from 4-10 stories high and built of brick and stone. “He has been invited to submit plans for a Masonic Temple and library in other dties in this state” con­ cluded the newspaper. Records of his work end in 1909. On Feb. 24, an article,fells, about Waters obtaining the contract fordrawing, planning, and building in Eaton Rapids, a fine building for H.J. Christmas, a former Hastings Photographer, “who will open a photography studio in that village.” The last verified building in Hastings to be drawn by Waters was the 1908 Maurice Pierson house at 729 W. Green. It was a wedding present from Maurice to tris bride. They were married in the house upon its completion. H. Gasoline service stations, garages (private and public) auto sales lots, restaurants. In­ cluding drlve-ln, grocery/retail stores, professional offices In­ cluding clinics (dental ond medi­ cal) may display In odd“ion to one (1) business sign, ’he follow­ ing signs: I. One (I) freestanding, pylon, or combinations of signs adver­ tising the name of the station or garage and/or principal pro­ ducts sold on the premises, in­ cluding any special company or brand names, insignia or em­ blem: provided, however, that each such sign shall not be hung closer than five (5) feet to the street right-of-way and not les* than ten (10) feet above the ground. (Signs on Stale High­ ways must also be approved by the State of Michigan.) teethe 4.21 ■ Acceetery MMtagB (Amending E.) E. No detached accessory build­ ing shall project Inta any front yard. Except: I. accessory buildings con­ structed upon lots having water rood right-of-way line. b. accessory and/or form building* constructed In on A or Stot* Btetrtet (Amending 6. 5. (d. • *.) public dump*, sanitary landfills. lai ions of the Stale of Michigan ore complied with. (Except a* regulated in Section 6.17 O.) Junk yard*, salvage yards, public dumps and sanitary landfills shall surrounding the perimeter of the property, prior to operating lhe business. e. Permanent sawmill opera­ tions. (Except portable sawmill* operation lor no longer than 30 day* In a sixty day period at ony given location. Except as regulated In Section 6.17 D.) teethe 6.13 • “AT’, Agrhelterai, □nd than ten yo,°» capocity placed upo" P*ri^°n*nt ,|abl provided ’I*® 0 applicable regulations o’ 5t°'» ol M|ehj. gon or* comp11*? *>lh. (Exc.pt OI r.gulat*^ •" 5»dion 6.17 D.) Junk yards. yards. pub. lie dumps ond sonitory landfill, shall hove on e'Sht foot f»nc* •reeled, surrounding ,h. meter of th* PfOf*r’y. prior to operating the business. e. Permor.en* sawmill opera­ tions. (Exceplpot'oble sawmill* operating for «o'onger than 30 days In a sixty doy P*ri©d at any given location- Except os regu­ lated in Section6.17 D.) Interested po^on* desiring to present their *'•*» upon the amendments e’her verbally or in writing will be given the op­ portunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The omendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspec­ tion of the Barry County Plan­ ning Office. 11^ S- Broadway. Hastings. Michigan between the hours of 8XB AM. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Ptea,. phone H.F. Bottcher.. Interm Director of 948-4830 for further Informatioa. Norval E. Thaler Barry County Clerk (2-20) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUOUCWN NOTICE xtuiomxn Fife No. B6-T9403-SE Estat* of LBOY H. SMITH. De­ ceased. Sochi Security Number 361-260217. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS \bur Interest bi lhe estate may be barred or affected by this hear- IAKE NOTICE: On February 27. 1966 at 9:30 OJn„ in the probate courtroom, Hating*. Michigan, before Hon. RKHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probata, a hearing will bo held on the petition of Rose H. Smith requesting that Or­ rin J. Smith be appointed Per•anal Repreeentatlve of Leroy H. Smith Estate who (had at 611 S. Wall Lak* Dolton, Michigan. 49046. and who died January 11, 1906; ond requesting oho that the will of the Deceased dated Dscombor 7,1971 bo admitted to pro­ bate. and that the heirs at low of said deceased bo determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceas­ ed must bo prstented, personal­ ly or by maH. to both th* Nreonai Representative and to th* Court on or before May 12,1906. Motto. Is further given that the estate wil! then bo assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. January 22, 1966 ORRIN J. SMITH By: Richard H. Shaw Address of Personal Representative 3381 ■ 13th, VtaylanA, Ml 49348 Richard H. Shaw (P2D3O4) Siegel, Hudson, Go* Shaw Case No.BB-lB3-CZ Sial* of Michigan. Circuit Court for the County of Barry Ronald L. Cook, personal repre­ sentative ol lhe estate of Chad Ronald Cook, deceased. To: The next ol kin, address unknown; The result of the following may bor or affect your Interest in the estate ol Chad Ronald Cook. Probate Court for the County of Barry, File No. 85-19119-SE. TAKE NOTICE: On February 21. 1986 ot 2:00 p.m. in the Circuit Court for the County of Borry belore the Honorable Hudson E. Deming, a hearing will be held to certify loss to the estate ond to distribute pro­ ceeds. To recover damages pur­ suant to low. any person who may be entitled to damages must present a claim for damages to the personal repre­ sentative or his attorney, on or belore the hearing date above­ noted ond failure to so present a claim for damages shall bar such person from making a claim to ony of the proceeds. Dated: January21.1986 Ronald L. Cook 9100 North Avenue Dowling. Ml 49050 Robert A. Peuroch, Attorney (P34446) 2580 Penobscot Building Detroit, Ml 48226 (1-30) DIET CENTER®. You’re going to make it this time — and best of all — We will teach you how to keep those pounds off! JOANNE VanDAM A Counselor Who Cores I have been a Diet Center counselor for over 5 years and helped hundreds of men, women and children reach their desired weight goal and best of all taught them how to keep their weight off. I understand dieters, as I have overcome my own weight problem, and maintained my new weight, the Diet Center Way. 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Heading into Tuesday’s action Cold­ water (7-1) led the league while the Spartans were tied with Marshall for second. The loss was Hastings’ second straight after 3 straight wins. The Saxons are now 2-7 and 4-10. Lakevfew had beaten Hastings earlier this year 75-73 in a regularly scheduled game and then 67-60 in the Holiday Tournament. The Saxons actually played as well as in their recent modest 3-game winning streak. But a sloppy third quarter which saw Lakeview rally from a 31-30 halftime lead to a 52-46 lead pulled out the game. "We gave up a lot of easy baskets in the third quarter," said Hastings Coach Denny O’Mara. "We held them to 4 baskets in the fourth quarter, the rest were free throws. But we gave up a lot of baskets in the third quarter and we couldn't catch up." For the game Lakeview hit 17-of-M free throws and 26-of-5i field goals. Hastings was only 7-o(-15 from the line and 28-of-54 (51 percent) from the field. Hastings outscored Lakeview 18-13 the first period and despite being outpointed 17­ 13 the second 8 minutes, still held a 31-30 halftime margin. But Lakeview rallied for a 22-15 advantage in the third peirod to grab the lead and played Hastings even, 17-17, the last 8 Saxon spikers split pair of vball matches The Hastings volleyball team beat Hillsdale 13-15, 15-4, 15-13, but lost to Cold­ water last Friday 16-14, 15-7. The split left Hastings with a 2-5 Twin Valley mark and a 4-7 overall record. Against Hillsdale, Suzie Carlson had 13 points, 5 kills and an ace while Vai Dakin had 11 points and Julie Pugh 10. Brenda Morgan had 4 kills. Carlson had 6 points including 2 kills against Coldwater while Brenda Morgan had 5 points and 2 kills. Pugh had 3 kills. Hastings coach Kelly Yarger said her team didn't lock particularly sharp against Coldwater. "We played real well against Hillsdale," said Yarger. "We were ahead moat of the first game before they cam*, back. Against Coldwater we made a lot of mental mistakes." minutes. O’Mara said he couldn’t fault his team’s offense — the Saxons hit over 50 percent from the field for the fourth time in their last 5 games — but weak defense did his team in. “We got the good shots and we made them," said O’Mara. "We just couldn’t stop them in the third quarter. When you shoot over 50 percent and score 63 points you will win a few games. “One of the reasons you lose is lack of consistency and we're not playing consistent Mark Brown adjusts to life on Michigan State basketball team defense right now." Lakeview also outrebounded Hastings 25­ 16, which was another key, said O’Mara. “We didn’t do a good job of rebounding, but they shot well loo," he said. "We just didn’t play consistent defense the entire game." Individually, Andy Jenkins led Hastings with 21 points while Mike Brown added 20, Nick Willison chipped in 11, Mike Karpinski 6, and Dan Willison 5. Hastings entertains Marshall this Friday and Albion Feb. 7. by Steve Vedder The locker room is definitely as cramped as any Twin "alley school, but the similarities between these quarters and Twin Valley locker rooms abruptly ends right there. For instance, a weary Bill Frieder has just shuffled past the room headed to the nearby interview area where an estatic Jud Heath­ cote is already entertaining the media. A dripping wet Scott Skiles, still decked out in the green and white of his Spartan uniform, is hugging his father, who made the 250-mile trip this evening from Indiana to Jenison Fieldhouse. Amid the chaos of the jubilant Michigan State locker room steps a familiar figure, one who for the first time in his outstanding cage career, had had zilch to do with helping his team to that evening's shocking upset. Somehow it doesn't seem Hastings' Mark Brown is quite in sine with his surroundings. Still, he doesn't offer one word of regret Atm Standing* — Landing Scorers over bis decision to further his basketball career at Michigan State TWIN VALLEY "No, I don’t regret it,” admitted Brown Coldwater.................................................... 7-1(9-1)from the depths of the Jenison Fieldhouse Marshoil........................................................ 6-2(9-2)locker room following last Saturday's Lakeview......................................................6-2(9-4)stunning 91-79 upset of arch-rival Michigan. Sturgis.......................................................... 4-4(8-5)"I played 10 minutes a game before I was Albion.............................................................4-4(4-6)injured, I had a chance to start a game, and Harper Creek.............................................3-5(6-7)I’ve done pretty much positive things." Brown, a former 3-time all-stater who Hastings........................................................2-6(4-9) finished as the state’s second all-time Hillsdale........................................................ 0-8(3-9) leading prep scorer, choose to attend MSU after the Spartans outbid some 150 other SMAA Bronson........................................................6-0(9-2)schools for his cage services. Immediately there were visions of instant playing time Olivet............................................................. 6-1(9-2)while "can’t miss" labels were freely at­ St. Philip........................................................4-3(6-7)tached to the 6-foot, 170-pound sharpshooting Bellevue........................................................3-4(5-7)guard. Pennfield......................................................2-5(3-8) But upon his arrival at Michigan State last Maple Valley...............................................2-5(3-9)fall. Brown found himself no higher than Springfield....................................................1-6(3-8)fcxrth on the Spartans’ list of guards behind incumbents Skiles, an All-Big Ten per­ O-K BLUE former, Darryl Johnson and transfer Vernon Godwin Heights.............................6-1 (10-2) Carr. Hamilton...................................................... 6-1(8-3) Even so, Brown's freshman year still Byron Center............................................... 5-2(8-3)started well. He played in 15 of the team's Caledonia................................................... 4-3(5-7)first 16 ballgames including a start against Middleville................................................... 4-3(6-5)Massachusetts in New Mexico’s Lobo Classic. In that gane Brown, subbing for an Comstock Park......... ........................1-6 (2-8) injured Johnson, MtS-of-6 field goals, dished Kelloggsville.................................... 1-6(1-10) out 8 assists and grabbed 4 rebounds — a Lee...................................................... 1-6(1-10) performance which didn’t slip past the at­ SCOBEWS tention of head coach Jud Heathcote. "He played like a senior," admitted O'Mara, Lakewood.................. 11 -235-21.4 Heathcote, who says Brown is caught in the Brown, Hastings.........................13-277-21.3 numbers game at Michigan State. Siple, Maple Valley..................12-196-164 That performance, however, wasn’t Ringler, Delton........................... 1O-157-15J enough for Heathcote to change his 3-guard Gearhart, Maple Valley......... 12-175-144 offense, which has been successful enough to Shellenbarger, Lakewood... 11-143*13.0 ' lead the Spartans to a surprising 12-5 mark. Fox, Middleville.........................11-141-12.8 After the Lobo Classic Brown returned to Jenkins, Hastings...................... 13-161-12.4 his fourth guard status. He played only 6 Barker, Lakewood...................... 11-100-9.1 minutes against Ohio State in the Big Ten opener and 8 at Indiana. Then, two days after the Indiana game. Brown Injured his biparte patella causing calcium deposits to inflame Lbe ter.don over the knee The injury has drastically slowed the transition from high school superstar to college. He missed the Minnesota game, played only 5 minutes against Iowa, and then nt out Saturday's Wolverine dash. Hastings' wrestling team lost for the third Statistically, Brown is hitting dose to 50 time in its last 4 meets last Thursday as percent (18-of-37) of hta field goal attempts, Albion topped the Saxons 34-33. has nailed 12-of-13 free throws, grabbed 9 Hastings is now 10-5 overall, 2-3 in the Twin rebounds and contributed 20 assists while Valley. averaging 3.4 points per game After being hurt by forfeiting the 98 and 105 The stats undoubtedly would be better if classes, the Saxons proceeded to win only 5 not for the injury, which has left Brown matches including 3 pins by Wade Endsley at wondering — but by no means complaining 145, Floyd Gates at 155 and Lyle Gross at 185. — of his role on the 198566 Spar tan team. Archie Leatherman at 138 won on a technical "Before I got injured he (Heathcote) had fall while Matt Spencer at heavyweight won expressed to me the 10-12 minutes I’d play 6-1. were going to be very important," said Fourteen Saxon wrestlers participated in Brown. "Since the injury that’s been slowed the Comstock 9th and 10th grade Invitational up. I’m hoping next week when I get back last week. Over 600 wrestlers from 40 schools into practice that’ll change." were at the meet and no team scores were Heathcote said he is concerned over the kept. injury, which may lead to minor surgery Tom Bolo at 119, Jim Lenz at 155 and Matt after the season. He said he was pleased with Spencer at heavyweight won titles while the progress Brown had been making prior to Craig Nichols at 112 took a second. the injury. Picking up thirds were Micah Murphy at “He’s learned what it takes, what be can 145 and Troy Ziegler at 132 while Pete do, and something else which is a hard lesson HauscUd at 119, Boyd Endsley at 126, Ken for high school players, what he can’t do in Atkinson at 145, and Chad Murphy at 167 took college," said Heathcote. fourths. "It's been a learning process for him, but be’s refined his game to the point where Hastings ... Albion through experience and strength, he’ll be an 98 Hastings Fodtlt excellent player. Sports Saxon JVs remain unbeaten In b’ball The Hastings junior varsity basketball team's winning streak reached 14 Tuesday night with a narrow 56-40 win over Lakeview. It was the team’s ninth Twin Valley win without a loss. The Saxons trailed 26-24 at the half as by as many as 10 points into the third period. At the end of three Lakeview led 36-33. But behind 6 points from Rob Longstreet and 5 from Scott Weiler, Hastings rallied to outscore its hosts 23-11 in the final 8 minutes. Kent Gee led the winners with 17 and Longstreet added 15. Mark Matthews had 8. Hastings also beat Coldwater 52-48 last Friday. In that game the Saxons led 26-22 at the half and 40-28 at theend of three. Gee scored 16 and Mattews 13 in that game. Longstreet chipped in 8. Junior high eagers fall to Pennfield The Hastings seventh grade basketball team lost to Pennfield 31-13 while the eighth graders lost 39-19. Leading the seventh grade team was Brad Weller with 11 while Blake Green scored the other 2 points. In the eighth grade game, Karl Gielarowski had 11 points and Nick Williams 4 and 9 rebounds. Sports. at a glance The collegiate game It wasn't just any game, in fact it was an event which even television couldn’t possibly do justice to. There's something unique about covering a Michigan-Michigan State basketball game that television, despite all the wizardry of slow motion and stop action replays, reverse angles, hun­ dreds of graphics, and running com­ mentary cannot satisfactorily pipe into your living room. One has to be there himself to savor what the television cameras will for ever fail to capture. For instance, only in a giant madeover barn like Jenison Fieldhouse car. the noise of 10,004 fanatics be Indy appreciated. (Or in this particular case of a displaced Michigan fan, not ap­ preciated) The TV cameras will never pick up Scott Skiles* stare of contempt at An­ toine Joubert after Joubert "talked trash" to Skiles once too often, or Jud Heathcote screaming for Skiles to get his rear end to the bench before he gets hit with a technical. Television will never catch a whipped Roy Tarpley pausing to sign an autograph for an adoring young fan before heading out into the freezing night air. And there's no way television can bring you shots of Spartan assistant Mike Deane, hand around the shoulders of a recruit, explaining to him why he's better off choosing MSU over those people down the road at Ann Arbor. These are the REAL sights and sounds of college basketball, stuff you'll never see on the likes of NBC, CBS, or ESPN And that's fine — that makes the effort of battling traffic, parking, and crowds something special. Michigan State provided us with courtside seats, seats which were close enough to reach out and tweek Gary Grant as he glided past. Seats close ------------- Injury slows his progress--------------- enough to see up the immense physical pounding of a Big Ten basketball game. For instance, there was one series of plays in the first half when State’s George Izzo, who at 6-foot-ll, 245 is no smurf, was smacked to the floor by the 6-11, 230-pound Tarpley. Izzo was silly enough to pick himself up only to catch a second forearm shot delivered by Tarpley, who eventually fouled out costing Michigan the game. You know when such bookend trucks as Butch Wade (66, 235) and Richard ReBford (64, 225) decide to start clearing the lane of pipsqueak guards, then by golly the entire lane clears. How people of that physical stature can move as gracefully as what basketball demands sometimes is beyond me. Another physical characteristic of these athletes that sticks out is their quickness. Not necessarily their speed, but their quickness. There’s a dif­ ference. Practically to a man, even to the ones who reputedly are a fraction slower like Joubert or Skiles, if offensively they get a step on their defender, they’re gone. The defender is left standing there holding a certain part of his equipment. Another aspect of the game that stuck out is the media and the tons of work that is flat out handed to them (us?) by the Michigan State sports information department. Complete play-by-play stats are available before the game, at the half, and immediately afterwards to the daily newspaper reporter who's working under a strict deadline. Admittedly. I was at the game as more of a fan. My deadline was Wed­ nesday morning. These stats all but write the story for a reporter, who is left to eat hot dogs, drink coke and converse with other reporters. Like they say, it’s a tough job but somebody has to do it. And for once I volunteered. "He’s made great progress as far as we're concerned. We’re excited about his future and what he can do in his career here.” Brown admits the transition has been difficult both mentally and physically. Physically, the players naturally are bigger and stronger than what is found in Class B prep players — and Brown has noticed the difference. "In the pre-season it wasn't really that tough,” admitted Brown. "In the Big Ten I noticed the physical strength and that it was something I needed to work on. The speed is important, but strength is more important than speed." The mental part of playing big time basketball has struck Brown in two ways: Learning to come off the bench and adjusting from a 34 point per game career scorer to a 10-minute per game ballplayer. Brown possesses more than enough basketball sense to realize college is bursting at the seams with high school phenoms who have to relearn their roles — and that it's a difficult transition. “You know anyone who says it isn’t is lying," said Brown. “But the thing is it was an entirely different atmosphere in high school and I can’t really compare the two because there is no sense in comparing the two." He remembers his freshman year when he was elevated from the Saxon junior varsity squad up to varsity for the final 10 games of the season. Brown said playing time didn't come immediately. "When I was a freshman I didn’t play the first 11 games and the next 11 I came off the bench, so it's not something I haven't done before," said Brown. "I jus figure that's my role right now". As any athlete would, Brown wishes his playing time would increase, but he has no problems with how Heathcote has handled him thus far. “He’s treated me very fairly even though sometimes he makes decisions I don't necessarilky agree with," said Brown. "But he’s treated me fairly and he has good in­ tentions. He said I’m going to be his guard in the future.” Probably the main reason for Brown’s lack of additional playing time is Skiles, who despite much-publicized off-court problems, remains one of the best — if the THE best — guard in the Big Ten. And when you take into account both Johnson and Carr will be back next year along with new recruits at the guard position, any more playing time for Brown may seem cloudy. Brown, however, said college ballplayers can’t worry about looking over their shoulders for new threats. “No, we don’t worry about it because I’m gonna be good enough to where he (a new recruit) is going to have to be awfully good," said Brown, “I have experience plus I’m good and if it wasn’t for Scott Skiles now people would see more of that." Brown realizes there is no locking back on his decision to attend Michigan State. He's been offered the prestige of playing in one of the top basketball conferences in the county while he makes a slow adjustment to the college game. "It’s been pretty much what I thought it would be," he said. "There’s been ups and downs." Mark Brown’s Hastings career Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior______ Totals •ALL-HUE RECORD 10 24 21 26 81 games games games games games "SECOND ON ALL- 132 917 771 969 2,789 pts. pts. pts. pts.* pts.** 12.4 38.2 36 7 37.2 34.4 avg. avg.* avg. avg. avg.* UST Saxon wrestlers lose to Albion team, 34-33 33 KB 112 119 128 132 138 145 155 W7 185 198 Hwt. 34 Hsstlngi Forfstl Alteon Fortsit . Torn Bok; (tec. by Tim Rurler.......................... 34 Paul Austin osc by Oad WK*« .... . Troy Ztegtef pinned by Mart Bdrod................. w Archls Lssthtftnsn tech, fall Gens Muaile 204 Watte Enttetey pinned Jeff Pratt........................ Floyd Gates pinned Jason LouMdsr....................... Wayne Meade dec by CHfl Payne...................... Lyle Grosa pinned Brian Hunt............................ 5^ Mike Stout pinned by Malt Betzmer................... 454 Matt Spencer dec. Mika Northcutt...................... JUNIOR VARSITY T19 Pete Hausechild dec Lonnie Clark....................... 74 128 Boyd Endsley dec by Jason Shultz.................." w 145 Todd Goytd penned Ray Hamilton..................... 167 Pat McIntyre dec Joe Cortez............................ ‘ 43 Saxons third in jr. high tournament Jackson Northwest edged Middleville ,uu-iev> for lhe team title of the Hastings ovttational Junior High Wrestling Tour■ament last Saturday The host Saxons finished third with U2W points. The tournament was sponsored by me Hastings Athletic Boosters Hastings had only 9 wrestlers able to mmoete in the tournament, but had 9 of muse youngsters place In the top 4. In­ dividual champions were Jeremy Miller at JJ Aaron Newberry at St, and Trevia Turtles ’'placingsecond were Brian Redman at ». Thomas Bell at 101, Dan BeO at 122 and Brad ^neu at 129. Eric Endsley look a fourth al 109. Marti Brown, former Hastings High basketball star. Is now on the MSU squad. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! January 30 January 31 January 31 February 1 February 4 February 7 February 8 WRESTLING Harper Creek...................... 6:30 VOLLEYBALL at Lakeview...................... 5:3o BASKETBALL Marshall.............................6:00 VOLLEYBALL at Wayland Inv................. 9;oo WRESTLING Marshall.............................. 6:30 BASKETBALL Albion.................................6:00 WRESTLING Twin Valley at Albion p.m. pm p.m. a.m^ p.rru pm �The Hastings Banner- Thursday. January 30,19B6- Page9 Scoreboard 3 on 3 High School Basketball Basketball Boomtown Hastings Mutual. Art AAeode . Pennock Chick N Fin Hostings Oxygen.. Adult Indoor Soccer Ton.... Gold Red... Block. Green. White.. GAME RESULTS... Green 5 vs. White 1. Red 7 *' Gold 1; Ton II vs. Block 6. 9/10 Grades Final Four Villanova Sixers Wolverines Supreme Court 11/12 Grades Wacky Woopers.... Drakes Crue Stubbles Basketball Busters. Silly Shooters Wayland Razors Edge.. Rodeos McDonalds... .0 Hastings Mfg... C 8 8 Discount. Citizens Flex Fab High School Indoor Soccer 2 Zeppllne IB..1 Radicalsi j Williams Haopsters0 Wilson 3 3 MC08.................................................................0 Neils Ins Corls AAorket. Vikings Rotary RESULTS... C League • Neils Insurance 39 vs. J-Ad Graphics X. Rotary 36 vs. Viking 52: Corls Market 55 vs. Riverbend 36. 8 Minor League • Boomtown 65 vs. Pennock Hospital 55; Hastings Mutual 63 vs. Chick N Fin S3; Hastings Oxygen 43 vs. Art Meads Auto 71. 8 Major • Hastings Mfg. 78 vs. Citizens Elevator 67; C 8 B Discount 97 vs. Flexfab 56. A League - Rodees 74 vs. McDonalds 62; Razors Edge 57 vs. Wayland 63. GAME RESULTS... 9/10 Grades: Final Four 64 vs. Supreme Court 56; Villanova 32 vs. Michigan Wolverines 15. 11/12 Grades: Radicals win by forfeit over F IX; Silly Shooters 10 vs. Wacky Woopers 20. F-18's 22 vs. Drakes Crue 40; Zepplln III 25 vs. Williams Hoopslers 24; Stubbies 31 vs. Basketball Busters 16. Schimmel0 2 0 GAME RESULTS... James loom 7 vs. Schimmel 3. 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Marten ond wife Vicki Motion, Mortgagors, to Mlles Homes Division of Insllco Corporation, a Connecticut cor­ poration. Mortgagee. doted the 25lh day of August. 1978 and recorded in the office of the of Barry, and Slate of Michl 1978. In Libor 230. Pogo 910. on which Mortgage there Is doiined Notice, principal ond Interest, sand Seven Hundred Forty ond 74/100 (166.740.74) Dollars, ond no suit or proceeding ot law or In equity having boon Instituted io recover lhe debt secured by said AAortgoge. or any part here­ of. ■ Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of solo contained in said Mortgage, and pursuant 10 Year Construction Warranty Super Energy Efficient Custom Plan Designing Complete Building Service QUALITY, CUSTOM CRAFTED HOMES by KEITH PRONG BUILDERS PHONE - 945-4539 Michigan in ouch co»e mode ond 2293 Gun Lake Road, Hastings, Michigan 94 .94 Dockers Elev. Stollers Yoders HIGH GAAAES AND SERIES .. D. Newton 203-551; J. Bomhort 548: J. Allerding 206-542: J. Usbome Jr. 541; J. 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Miller 157; K. Christopher 179; B. Newman 166-476; C. Dawe 184; C. Gorllnger 147; 5. Kellay 161; B. Callihan 170-476; R. Haight 234-586; B. Ronguette 183*441. SPLITS CONVERTED... L. Watson 4-7-10, 5-10. Thur*. A.M. Get results with a Banner Classified Call TODAY! 948-8051 (Reach the “Weekend Market!” OWNER RETIRING Furniture and Merchandise Must Go! — EVERYTHING DISCOUNTED — WBCHnd Put a new shine to your car and preserve its good looks! one half (9-%%) percent per AAodeODay. .45 VS lillys Alley Keelers Apts Provincial No. 1 .43% Four D'b B J............... Gillons Const Hastings Fiber Glass... Slow Pokes ...38 .7-5 Skedgell Well Drilling. Russ's Gals .36% .7-5 Formula Realty Hummers .7-5 Woodland Sales........ Irenes Beauty Shop .33% Holllfox Snowplowing. Provincial No. 2 ...32 ..5-7 AAorsh s Refrigeration. Bosley's................................................... ..S-7 Riverbend Travel Sisters...................................................... ...22 AAoore Sales..... GOOD GAAAES. . A Eaton 156: S Peak 162: G. Lewis Reafty................................................................... J4 Hawkins 154; D. Schroll 155; L Stamm 152; S. HIGH GAMES AND SERIES MEN B. Modda" Beochman 142; M. Atkinson 192; J. McKoough 155; 205-510; D. Hoffman 179; E. Eaton 202-509. M. Dull 165; T. Joppie 152. L. Stoinbockor 150: S. HIGH GAMES AND SERIES WOMEN... E. Johnson Monogue 151; P. Champion 172. 217-517; D. Hoffman 164471; P. Skedqell 156421: HIGH SERIES AND GAAAES... S. Johnson 181-520; J. Skedgell 181-462; 8. Blakley 505; S. SHU 172-461;Hastings, Ml 49058 325 N. Hanover Street, M. Mullins 141-372; 5. VonDenBurg 203-552; V. Ser­ I. AAoore 161-426: V. Langford 162417; D vice 168-495; D. Keeler 144-420; P. Block 170-466. Casteloin 180. SPLITS CONVERTED... M. Norris 6-7. Between auction, to the highest bidder, ot the Barry County Building, 7X West State Street, Hostings. Michigan (that being lhe build­ ing where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry Is hold) of the premises described In sold Mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necessary Io pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on said Mortgage, with interest .30%-53% 157-405; D. Kelky 195-531; M. Snyder 153-418; W. Barker 178-446. Application for Operating Assistance All interested citizens ore advised that the County of Barry has prepared a Section 18 and State Application as required under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, os amended. The proposed application is on file at the Barry County Court House, 220 West State Street, Has­ tings, Michigan 49058, and may be reviewed be­ tween the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Under Michigan Transportation Commission Policy, any citizen who would be affected by the proposal application may request, in writing, that a formal public hearing be held, concerning the social, environmental ond economical effects of this proposal. Such a written request should be mailed to Barry County Board of Commissioners. 117 South Broadway. Hostings. Michigan 49058. The request must be received on or before March 1. 1986. .38% -45% J7^7 AHIen's Assoc.................................................... Thursday Twisters Moce Pharmacy.................................................. Hair Care Center................................................ Andrus47%-32H M|ATs.................................................................. Hostings Auto. Heating ..............................45%44% lifestyles Hastings Mutual............................. 44% 45% Gillons Cons... Shamrock4347 Nashville locker... 37-43 Fun Time Gals3947 Handy's Shirts35%-44% Bums Refrigeration38%-41% Hostings Bowl......... ......................................... 37% -4214 , Welton's Inc32-48 Mini Chamos............ ..... ...................................... 364A ' Varney » Stables32-48 JBMService.......... .33-47 'Avenue Pub .30%-49% HIGH GAAAES... T. Christopher 213; S. Pennington MC Sporting Goods32% -47’4 178; M. Hoywood 202; S. VanDenburg 224; L. HIGH GAMES... D. Smith 190: L. Bornum 201; 8. Elliston 199; N. Taylor 180. V. Utter 173; F. Steele 142; C. Hawkins 157; C. Hurless 166; J. Schneider 172: V. Slocum 162; T. Burch 162. D. Mur­ phy 162; D. Gowan 158; D. Brewer 157; S. Beck Howes 179; B. Bowman 164; G. Wilson 154; M. Ben­ 153; 8. Joppie 149; I. Johnson 144; N. AAcQuem nett 182; K. Forman 166; D. Staines 167. 140; M. Lyttle 138. HIGH GAAAES AND SERIES... J. Hurless 167-488; P. HIGH S0UES.... T. Christopher 544; S. Pennington Lake 172-465; J. Smith 180-440; C. Rush 167-455; P. Ml: M. Haywood 486; V. Utter 432; V. Slocum 464; Guy 173-495; S. Keeler 180-485; L. Coots 164-405; T. Burch 483; S. Beck 447 D. Greenfield 178-451; K. Thomas 170-432; I. Fruln — NOTICE — More news every week! 58-26 .56%-27% .51%-32% 49-35 48-36 .43%-40% .42%-41% 42-42 ....54-26 ....4743 . ...45-35 4545 . .4248 .42-38 Bobs Senrlco Stalwart Bldrs Carlton Contee Exc. J 8 J Auto.... Freeport Supply. CLYDE SMITH - TREEMAN Cascade Home Improvement.......... Kent Oil Hair Core Center J-G. Stock Farm.................................. . Matthews Riverview........................... Hecker Agency Gravelies Market Hastings Bowl Circle Inn Reminder Farrells Hooting DJ. Electric. Nashville Auto. ...3747 Rsc.No.3 1 Monday Exercise and Volleyball - Any “dies who would like to play volleyball and participle in an exercise program are in<ted to the West Jr. High School every Monday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The instructor is aue Oom and the cost is $5. The fee is payable the door. There is no preregistration for uiis activity. The program will continue until March 17. Adult Morning Jogging - Because of the wck of participation, the YMCA-Youlh Louncil will discontinue its early morning Jogging program this Friday. Jan. 17. If you interested in participating in a program like this, call the YMCA at 9454574, and when enough participants express an interest a program will be developed. NOTfCtOF MORTGAGE BALI — OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT — Social studies advisory group presents recommendations for improving overall curriculum by Sieve Horton The Hastings Board of Education this month received recommendations for im­ proving and better co-ordinating the social studies curriculum from the Kindergarten through 12th grade levels. The docianent was the wort of two ad­ visory committees. One group— headed by Pleasantview Elementary Principal Joyce Guenther— overviewed the kindergarten through eighth grade social studies programs, and the other— headed by Assistant Jr. High and High School Principal LaVerne BeBeau— looked at the seventh through 12th grade progrvns. Both com­ mittees consisted of teaching staff. "We had jr. high personnel serve on both committees," said BeBeau. "This provided needed communications between the two groups on the overall philosophy, goals, and objectives being formed." Guenther told the board that the document being presented had a two-fold purpose. "One, the state has taken some leadership in this area and is developing an exemplary model of what a social studies curriculum should be," she said. "They’ll be doing (statewide) assessment tests (at the dif­ ferent age levels) just as they now do in math and reading. “It behooved us to examine our curriculum so as not to ignore the (state’s) goals," she added. "Two," she said, “is that this document is Words for the Y’s liMSTS. Stitchery PHONE 123 W. State Street, Hastings 948*4300 Mortgagee necessary to protect its Interest In the promises. Said promises are situated In the Township of Baltimore. County of Barry, ond State of Michigan ond described as follows: A parcel of land In the North­ North, Range 8 West, described os commencing 1336.50 feet Mid Section 20. thence South beginning, thence East 214.50 loot, thence North 510.00 foot, thence West 313.50 loot, thence WASH and BUFF WAX *3S®5 WASH WASH ’n ’n WIPE VAC $495 $995 COMPLETE Clean-Up $6495 Woth. buri wax. interior dean ond engine dean. lhe South line ol the Eost 30 Northwest % of Mid Section, thence Eoat along sold South line 99 feet, thence South 296 Bndrus^ ^HASTINGS beginning. Subject to highway thereof. 1435 S. Hanover St. In Hastings Ph. 945-2425 Car Care Center 1945-29941 OPEN Monday through Friday, 8X» a.m. to &00 p.m. 27A3240. Doled: January 8. 1986 MILES HOMES DIVISION OF IN5ILCO CORPORATION 4700 Nathan Lane P.O. Bax 41310 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55442 By: Robert F. Wordrop, II AAJU.ER, CANFMLD, PADDOCK AND STONE 1200 Campou Square Plaza 99 Monroe Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapids, AAI49503 (2-6) We reduced the price of John Deere plow parts up to 40% Off last year’s price: STATE Of MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY Of BARRY PUUUCAT10N woncc during prices on our plow bottom parts. Moldboard shin prices ara the latest parts group to be reduced. Combine their 27 percent price reduction with the additional discounts now available from participating dealers — up to X percent on Flk. No. B6-194O2.se Estate of REAM BENSON, a/k/a A EVA B. BENSON. Deceased. Social Security Number 370-10­ 9662. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: barred or affected by this hear­ ing. TAKE NOTICE: On March 6. 1986 at 11:00 a.m. In the probate court­ room. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHR1N almost half ol what they were before. And we're going after your plow parts business with more than everyday low prices. John Deere plow parts offer quality and performance that will-fits simply can't match. Like ’he lowest droit bottoms on the market. Plowshores ore GUARAN­ TEED against premature wear or breakage. Three-ply mold­ board shins, precision ground for o perfect fit ond belter scouring. Every John Deere plow port is high quality ond competitively priced. Why settle for on imitation when you con buy genuine John Deere quality for the same price? Stdp in ond see us today. be held on the petition of Horold Eckert requesting that Harold a/k/a Revo B. Benson who lived at 6351 N. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan, and who died January 16, 1986: and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated September 2. 1976 ond codicils dated February 26. 1980 be admit­ ted to probate, ond that the heirs al low of sold deceased be deter­ mined. Creditors ore notified thot copies of oil claims against the Deceas- Note: John Deere dealers are independent retailers who determine their own prices, so the actual selling price may vary from the price quoted. LFAIMXSHIP YOU CAN COUNT ON a ly or by moil, to both the Personal will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. January 21. 1986 HAROLD ECKERT By: Richard J. Hudson Address ot Personal Representative 6351 N. Broadway Hostings, Ml 49058 Richord J. Hudson (PI5220) Siegel. Hudson, Gee, Shaw * Fisher 607 N. Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 P-30) JOHN DEERE’86 FARMING FRONTIERS YOU CAN COUNT ON Saturday, Feb. 8,10:00 a.m. DOT T1MI Thomapple Valley Equipment pua �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Delton woman admits food stamp theft MURDER Continued from page 1 “Rick and I went back to junior high school," Lapekas said. "We played in the band off and on until about a year and a half ago. Then our guitarist left and other things happened so we split the band up.” Lapekas and the three remaining mem­ bers of the band were gathered at Delton member Wendell Trantham's home Tuesday after Goddard's funeral. "It's been rough," Lapekas said. "Rick was a very considerate, kind, gentle person. He wasn't the type to argue or anything. He was the arbitrator in lhe band. If there were any arguments, he’d pretty mdch settle them." Goddard was bom in Battle Creek November 12,1953 He attended Battle Creek schools and graduated from Battle Creek's Lakeview High in 1971. He received an associate's degree from Kellogg Community College in computer processing. He liked to play softball and golf and en­ joyed hunting and fishing. He belonged to a deer-hunting group called the "10 Point Club”, his uncle said. “Rick was a member along with 10 other guys. They owned acreage up north between Grayling and Kalkaska and Rick would go hunting up there with two or three friends." Both the inside and outside of the double-wide home where Goddard resided were examined by technicians from the Michigan State Police Crime Lab, who spent most ol Saturday collecting evidence. Sgt. LeMott said Wednesday that crimes such as this are "not usual but not unusual.” Although murders are not an ordinary occurrence in this county, he said, similar cases have taken place, such as the murder two years ago of two elderly women in Prairieville. "That was a breaking and entering and robbery.” Two suspects eventually were convicted in that case. The Goddard case is Barry County’s third murder in the past year. The body of Rodney Fancher of Lansing was found last October on Bivens Road halfway between Nashville and Hastings. DeMott said that three relatives of the deceased man are currently being tried for the murder. The May murder of James Foote in Hastings, he said, was drug-related, a Kentwood man pled guilty in that case. Services for Goddard were held at t;3o p.m. Tuesday at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Goddard was interred at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens, also in Battle Creek. Del ton-area resident Patricia Snead. 33. of 301 Lakeside Drive, Guernsey Lake, pled gialty Friday to the attempted theft of over 1100 in food coupons from a neighbor’s mailbox. Snead was charged with larceny over 1100 and attempted larceny and pled guilty to the lesser charge. Snead said that in early November she took $107 worth of coupons out of her neigh­ bor's box, spent most of them, and returned some of them to her neighbor. Snead could be fined $1,250 or spend up to J4 years in prison for the offense. Sen­ tencing is scheduled for February 7. In other court action. Roy Franklin Taylor, 37, of 7499 Duncan Lake Road. Middleville, was sentenced to three to six years in prison for attempted subordination of perjury. Taylor pled guilty to the charge January 10 and at that time admitted to asking a Hastings man, Rick E. Raak, to testify that Raak was driving when Taylor was picked up for drunk driving August 3. Taylor was charged with drunk driving, second offense when the subordination of perjury occurred and was subsequently convicted of both the drunk driving and perjury charges. He was given a year in jail for lhe drunk driving charge and will serve that con­ Read America’s most influential woman ... currently with the sentence for perjury. Taylor's lawyer Richard Shaw told the court that Taylor has sought help for his “drinking problem" and asked the judge to lake that into account in his sentencing. Judge Deming told Taylor "you must realize that you can't commit the serious crime you committed and go unpunished whether you’re an alcoholic or not.” Deming also sentenced Freeport resident Timothy T. Roscoe to prison Friday for resisting and obstructing a police officer. Roscoe, of 13751 108th St., was convicted in a jury trial in early January of resisting arrest when officers stopped him for driving with a suspended license last May. Roscoe was also found guilty of being an habitual offender, having been convicted of resisting arrest previously. And the jury lound him guilty ot driving while his license was suspended. Judge Deming gave Roscoe nine months to one year in jail for the license offense That sentence will run concurrently to the sen­ tence for resisting arrest Guilty plea, accepted Circuit Court accepted a guilty plea by Daniel L Cullers. Jr.. 22. of 2700 W. State Rd.. Hastings, for attempted embezzlement over $100 Cullers was charged with stealing money from the Zephyr Service Station in Hastings while he was working there as a gas station attendant. He will be sentenced February 14. Suspects apprehended for Lake Odessa robberies By Shelly Sulger Four teenagers have been apprehended in connection with two separate breaking and enterings in Lake Odessa where nearly $4,000 worth of merchandise was stolen early Sunday morning Lake Odessa Police Chief Glenn Desgranges reports two of the teens are suspected of smashing the front door of Sportsman’s Wharf, a sport shop on Jordan Lake Street in Lake Odessa, and taking various types of equipment such as knives, fishing reds, gloves etc. The incident is believed to have occurred between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday morning, and the suspects are bdieved to have been intoxicated, Desgranges said. All four of the teens are suspected of smashing a window and entering Western Auto located on Fourth Avenue in Lake Odessa, where several BB guns, pellet pistols, 30 knives, cameras, candy, stereos, speakers and 16 watches were taken. Desgranges said nearly 95 percent of the merchandise has been recovered, and that all four suspects are Lakewood High School students. One of the suspects, a 17-year-old, was arrested, and released on a $3,000 personal recognizance bond after his arraignment in Ionia County juvenile court Tuesday. He is scheduled for a Feb. 5 preliminary examination. One of the juveniles was found to have been a runaway from a drug treatment center in Battle Creek and had traveled back to his Lake Odessa home prior to allegedly com­ mitting the crime. He will be cited in Ionia County Probate Court One of the juveniles is a Barry County resident and will be cited in Barry County Probate court The other juvenile will also be cited in Ionia County Probate Court. Hastings teacher says he still would fly in space shuttle NOW IN ... The Hastings Ann Landers is much more than another advice columnist. She is the original. Her name brings instant recognition and repsect. Her column with a reader­ ship of more than 70 million, is firmly established as an unparalleled source of information and advice. In fact, a recent World Almanac Poll showed her to be the most influential woman in the United States. Renowned for her unbeatable combina­ tion of frankness, humor and common sense, Ann Landers believes the most im­ portant thing she does is to act as liaison between her readers and the vast net­ work of sources she has cultivated over the years. If she doesn't have the answer, she knows where to get it. The bottom line is that Ann Landers is unsurpassed when she cuts to the core of today’s issues. She has earned a reputa­ tion as a highly respected source of con­ temporary advice and a barometer of society's changing viewpoints and mores. Banner by Um Smith When the Space Shuttle Challenger ex­ ploded, Tuesday, it took until Wednesday morning before it really sunk in to Steve Balderson that he could have been riding it Balderson was in the dentist office Tuesday when the fatal news of the Challenger's tragic ending reached him. Like most people the time and place of where he was when the news came will be etched in his mind for a long time. But more than that Balderson is painfully aware that he could have just as easily been on tiu^ shuffle A® Jthe patepUal first, teacher in space instead of Christa McAuliff. Balderson, a vocational teacher at Hastings High School, was the only teacher from the district, and one of 54 from Western Michigan to apply for the "teacher in space" slot offered by NASA. "My first thoughts were of disbelief and how did it happen, then all the sorrow for the people and families involved,” Balderson said. "It reminded me of when Kennedy was shot I saw it but I couldn’t believe it," be said. The fact that it could have been him on the shuttle when it burst into flames didn’t really hit him until later. "The hardest moment for me was when 1 went out this morning (Wednesday) to put the flag at half mast, I realized it could have been me." Still that chance does not change Baldeson's mind of the good in the space program or his desire to be a part of that program. "I would still go up if I got the chance. I think it was a freak accident. My project was going to be to design a text book for space travel for beginners, and I would still like to do it,” he said. This feeling is tempered by the fact that Steve Balderson, was the one area teacher who applied lor the space program. Today he shares his feelings on shuttle disaster. Balderson views the program as a dangerous one, but one with many good qualities which make it worthwhile. “It is all still a new frontier, we are all explorers and everyone should know the risk involved. All the good that has come out of it makes it all worth it,” he said. Subscribe Today! Only per year in Barry County MAIL THIS COUPON TODAY... The city's new logo, pictured here, will be slightly altered. The council asked for a "bigger dot” showing where Hastings Is located. Send my subscription toi NAME ADDRESS CITY _____________________ Enclosed is my payment for: $11.00 Barry County $14.50 Other Areas City okays new logo, slogan STATE $9.00 Students (9 Months) $13.00 Surrounding Counties Allegan, Calhoun, Eaton, lonio' Ka,amozo°' K>nl) or call ... 948-8051 FOR MORE INFORMATION I P.O. Box B, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Hastings will hereafter be known as the city that “treasures lhe old and progresses with the new", city fathers have decided. The city council gave final approval to a new city slogan and logo at its Monday meeting. The slogan is "We Treasure the Old — Progress With the New." The new logo is a circle within a circle with Hastings pin­ pointed on an outline of the state of Michigan. Hastings residents Linda Sherry and Ralph Shirkey are ISO and $100 richer, respectively. The pair were winners of a slogan and logo contest that preceded the council s final approval. A total of 1« logos and 87 slogans were submitted Sherry won first place for her slogan entry and Shirkey won for the logo Judges for the logo included coun- cilmembers Dave Jasperse and Mary Lou Gray J-Ad Graphics President Melvin Jacobs, and Hastings residents Ruth Gee and Marge Radant. Choosing lhe winning slogan were coun­ ci. member William Cusack, former coun­ cilmember Cordon Fuhr, Hastings businessmen Daryl Cappon and Robert Francikand SCh0°' adnlinistral01' Albert Contributing to the prize money were Bosley Pharmacy, Felpausch Food Center Andrus Insurance, Lewis Reallv DlckJ Barber Shop and Beebe Shoe ShoJ? The council has not yet decided how to use the new- logo and slogan, but obvious uses, according to police chief Mar* Steinfort who initiated lhe contest idea, would be tor city '«ming into the city and for the sides ot police care. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 30.1986- Page 11 Wolpe talks on trade deficit, foreign problems by Robert J. Johnston This is the second part of an interview conducted with Rep. Howard Wolpe. DLansing. Wolpe represents the southern half of Barry County in Congress. Q. How do you see the recently passed tax reform legislation? I think the tax reform bill that came out the House, while it is not perfect legislation, and there are still some improvements that I hope will be made to the legislation in the Senate, is light years ahead of the current tax code. It is far more fair. It represents significant Rep. Howard Wolpe relief for individual taxpayers, particularly middle income taxpayers. It means a lowering of effective tax rates for many corporations as well. It imposes for the first time a strong minimum tax. Last year there were some 40 corporations in America that made $10 billion in total profit that didn’t pay a penny in tax. And some of those corporations even received tax rebates. There were some 3,000 millionaires, last year, that paid no tax. There were some 5,000 millionaires that paid no more than ten percent effective tax rates. That’s outrageous. It is those kinds of inequities that just create so much cynicism about the entire tax system and the political system. Under the reform measure, you will find all individuals and corporations finally beginning to pay contributions to the tax system. The legislation also closes, and narrows, a lot of unreasonable tax breaks, special tax preferences that were given to various interests. I think that’s important because you are moving toward the creation of a more economically neutral tax system so that people will be encouraged to make in­ vestments, less on the basis of tax shelters and more on the basis of the marketplace, so that when investments are made they are more productive investments, they create more jobs, they create real economic growth, rather than just investments for speculators. The last point that I would make, and I think it’s a very key point, is the lowering of tax rates, both for individuals and cor­ porations. takes place with the full retention of deductibility of state and local taxes and also with the full continued exemption of taxation of health fringes. The deductibility provision was the highest single priority for the Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition this year. Frank Horton, who is my Republican counterpart, the other co-chairman of the coalition, testified before the Ways and Means Com­ mittee and mobilized the entire coalition to make clear to the Ways and Means Com­ mittee that we could not accept a tax reform package that repealed deductibility of state and local taxes. We said that for two reasons — one, policy; the other, regional impact. From a policy standpoint, it simply has never made sense to consider taxing people twice on the income that they are already paying as taxes to state and local governments. As a commitment to federalism, if we're really serious about allowing state and local governments to perform their missions, they must be able to raise the revenues that are required. That is why, deductibility was part of the original federal income tax code going back to 1913. This is not a vested interest provision that was added subsequently. This is a matter of basic philosophy and basic public policy. It is an expression of our historic commitment to federalism. That's the policy argument The impact argument is that our region would be hit disproportionately hard by the repeal of the deductibility of state and local non-business taxes because our region depends more heavily than other regions on income and property taxes. We don't have, for example, energy resources that can be taxed. We asked Chase Econometrics to do a regional impact analysis of the President’s tax plan, and they told us that plan, as it had originally been introduced (with full elimination of deductibility) would have cost the 18 states in our region $20 billion in net disposable income and Michigan would have lost $2 billion in net disposable income in 1986. That’s money that would have ef­ fectively been shifted south and west and put our states at a further competitive disad­ vantage. So there was a vital question for our region, for Michigan, and it was a tremen­ dous victory that we were able to get a lowering of tax rates and a retention of deductibility. I think this legislation is going to be very good for business in general. In any kind of legislation like this, there are some that lose and some that gain, but in an overall sense, I think it will be very positive in promoting new business activity, especially good for small business. The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) strongly support the legislation A number of companies, large corporations, such as Kelloggs, General Motors within Michigan, strongly support the legislation One industry that I think is negatively impacted in an unfair way, that I believe will be helped in the Senate amend­ ments is the paper industry. With (Sen.) Bob Packwood sitting over there as chairman of the Senate Finance Committee coming from Oregon, I don't think anyone thinks the bill will get by the Senate without some sub­ stantial improvements. One more domestic Issue is the trade deficit. It’s really critical. Last year, we had a $120 billion trade deficit Next year, it's $150 billion. The economists tell us that every billion dollars that we add onto the trade deficit, is a net loss of some 25,000 American jobs. So we essentially lost overseas last year about 3 million American jobs and more are scheduled for export this year. That’s outrageous. There is nothing that would help improve that situation more dramatically in my view than the lowering of the inflated value of the dollar. It has come down a bit and needs to come down more. That won’t happen until we really get our economic house in order. We do need to solve the problem of the deficit. But there are other elements responsible for that trade imbalance. I think we've been lousy negotiators, really terrible negotiators for the last several years, not only in the Reagan administration, but in the Carter administration as well. Congresswoman Marcy Captor and I have put in a bill to prohibit top level American officials from suddenly working for a foreign government or foreign corporation the day after they leave office. Over the last ten years, there are a dozen people from the special trade representative's office that are now working for different foreign companies or foreign firms and I think there is a real question about the institutional integrity of our trade negotiation process. Also, we need to look at all these issues related to competitiveness, whether it's research and development, the retraining of Icy conditions make driving hazardous A thaw, then a freeze and then a snow was a bad combination for area drivers this past weekend. The Barry County Sheriff’s Department received 11 calls on property damage accidents last Saturday, and motorists have been struggling all this past week to stay out of ditches and away from sliding cars. A Woodland man escaped injury early yesterday morning when the car he was driving missed a curve and slid off lhe road, hitting a tree Loyal L. Bennett, 43, of 7161 Coats Grove Road, had his seatbelt on when he lost control of his car on Airport Road north of Gun Lake Road, deputies report •The roadway was snow-covered and very slippery." deputies said. The accident oc­ curred at 4:30 a.m. An unidentified passenger in the car was also uninjured. Michigan State Police report two snowrelated injury accidents last weekend. Three occupants of a car traveling east on Center Road early Sunday morning escaped serious injury when their car swerved to avoid a vehicle stuck in the snow and wound up in a ditch. Brian and Janey Donnini of Nashville and their 15-month-old son Brian Jr. came over the crest of a hfll on Center Road near Cogswell Road shortly after 1 a.m., ac­ cording to the police report. Brian who was driving, swerved to avoid a car stopped along the side of lhe road belonging to Scot! Price of Hastings. ••price was stuck on the side of lhe road," the accident report said. "Due to extremely icy conditions the Donnini vehicle ran off the north side of the road, then crossed the road and went over a steep embankment on tie south side of the road." The Donninis were wearing seatbelts and their son was buckled into a child safety seat when the accident occurred. Mrs. Donnini suffered some strained muscles and sought her own medical aid. No one was seriously injured in another ice-related accident Sunday. John C. Her­ man of 805 S. Jefferson, Hastings, un­ successfully attempted to stop for a stop sign on M-79 where it intersects with M-37 at 10:40 a.m. Sunday. Herman’s car collided with a car southbound on M-37 driven by Cary Delano of Grand Rapids. Herman was heading west on M-79 when icy road conditions prevented him from stopping for the stop sign at M-37, state police said. Both automobiles sustained some damage and the drivers and one passenger in the Delano vehicle, William Delano, were listed as suffering minor injuries. They sought their own medical aid, according to the report. And Sheriffs Deputies report that lhe driver of a truck swerved to avoid a car stopped in the middle of Drake Road near Gurd Road at 4:30 p.m. Monday and wound up in a ditch. According to the accident report the driver, Timothy J. Earl of Battle Creek, suffered a slight concussion as a result of the accident. Earl was not wearing a seat belt, deputies said. the workforce, investment in human capitala whole series of factors here that play into our declining competitiveness that we must turn around. I think we can. One of your long-time topics has been South Africa. You were speaking against apartheid 15years ago. Do you see the current unrest in South Africa as being the final act in moving lhe nation toward power to lhe majority? I think there is no turning back. It’s only now a matter of time and a question of how lhe violence and bloodshed can be best minimized. The final analysis (is that) the only way to avoid a terrible bloodbath is for the white minority, particularly the Afrikaans speaking whites who control the government, to recognize the inevitibllity of change and to commit themselves to the abandonment of apartheid and to sitting down with the credible black leadership of the country and negotiate a new political order, one that is structured on lhe basis of majority rule and minority rights. I still think that is achievable. The time is very quickly running out. The leadership of the African National Congress, which is the largest most popular movement in South Africa, is wholly committed to the creation of a non-racial society. It’s leaders are very pragmatic. But the longer the struggle continues and the more violent, the greater the repression becomes, the more irrelevant will become the voices of pragmatism and moderation. So that all of us, both inside and outside of South Africa, need to do everything possible to speed the decision of the whites to negotiate. "Khaddaty has... actually participated in terrorists Incidents in Africa, Europe, and perhaps in the United States." Libya certainly Is in the news. Your position as chairman of the African Sub­ committee of the House Foreign Relations Committee gives you some belter knowledge. Do you agree with Reagan’s economic sanctions? We’ve been dealing with Libya for years (on the committee). Yes, I do agree. The President is really right on target. I’m sure the President is as frustrated as anyone in America at his inability to really go after those who are specifically responsible for the most recent terrorist episodes. When we can do that we should. I think the President did the right thing when he forced the downing of this aircraft some months ago when we knew exactly who was involved, who was on the plane and there w^p a minimum risk of the loss of innocent lives. But, very frequently we don't have that ability to act in that way and this is one of those instances. There is some progress here. The in­ ternational community is beginning to un­ derstand that all countries, independent of ideology, have a common interest We need to mobilize the international community much more effectively to isolate those countries that give support to terrorist ac­ tivity or appear to condone international terrorists. We certainly know that Mr. Khaddafy, has at a number of different points, actually participated in terrorist incidents in Africa, in Europe and perhaps in the United States. We know that, whether he has been directly involved or not, on a number of occasions he has essentially condoned or plotted terrorists acts. The only message that he will understand is one of isolation. I just think that diplomatic, economic, political pressure offers the best hope of creating a new willingness to cooperate to abandon terrorism. I think it is interesting that some people, who themselves been identified with terrorists acts, such as Mr. Arafat (of the Palestinian Liberation Organization) for the first time, now, are beginning to try to disassociate themselves from acts of terrorism, at least in their words. That’s an indication, I think. Even Khaddaf i was trying to say he didn’t have a direct link to these terrorists episodes. That’s a change. It suggests that there is a growing appreciation on the part of some that these acts of terrorism are not helping these causes that the terrorists are espousing. That’s important. I think the international community needs to continue to work at that and present as coordinated and united a face as we can. That’s what I think the President is trying to achieve. European allies need to cooperate and that's the key to effective sanctions. We got some good news with the Italian government finally announcing they are going to embargo all arms shipments to Libya. Just a day ago they weren’t even talking about that. That’s progress. You have been identified as a liberal Democrat. I don’t know by whom. Certainly there has been a viewpoint heard many times in Barry County that you are a liberal Democrat, you advocate big spen­ ding, all aimed at tackling any number of social ills. You never believed that was a fair representation of your views. I don't think that labels are ever very helpful. I think that labels of liberal and conservative emerged in response to the New Deal if you go back many, many years There were a series of problems that were facing the country at that time. Franklin Delano Roosevelt came into office and called for a new set of federal government initatives to try to get America out of that Depression and to turn the country around. People responded to those initiative# either positively or negatively and labels liberal and conservative came to be attached to how one postured oneself toward those questions. th^1A^ **I * *tab®! * * * 5* have stayed with us even ^gh the problems have changed very .amatically. So, there still is an association liberal with big spender and so on. I don’t y away from whatever label people want to j3pP*/ to that. 1 let them worry about the labels. My concern is to try to gel the focus on the ‘ssues. From my perspective, what perhaps nas differentiated so-called liberals and conservatives is much less how much one Whes to spend and much more on the question of priorities. J" my* experience **** in the Congress, some of those who parade themselves as lhe biggest iiscal conservatives are, in fact, the biggest sPenders of all. Many people who are characterized as liberal in social philosophy tend to be among the most fiscally prudent. That's how I see myself. I’ve spent a good part of my energy in the Congress advocating a different kind of budget priority. I think, for example we are spending indiscriminately on certain kinds of nuclear weaponry, when we should have been giving much greater emphasis to conventional forces in the military. I think we have been spending far too much money on pork barrel public works projects such as the Tennessee-Tombigbee waler project, the Clinch River Breeder Reactor or the Synthetic Fuel Corporation and given far too little emphasis on efforts in education, on job retraining, on research and develop­ ment, that I think are critical to our economic future in this country. A large part of my energy in the Congress has been spent as a member of the budget committee taking on what I regard as the biggest spending pork barrel projects in the federal government. I take pride in the commendation I have received from such organizations as the National Taxpayers Union for my work in eliminating some of these most extravagant taxpayer ripoffs from the budget. In previous years I, as you know, led the effort in killing the Clinch River Breeder Reactor, $7 billion of savings to the taxpayer which we achieved. Last term, I succeeded in knocking $5 billion out of the Synthetic Fuel Corporation This year we actually just won the vote to totaJv terminate the cor­ poration for a total taxpayer savings of $12 billion. I was involved in the fight, very actively this year, to stop the Westway project, which was going to come in at several billion dollars. They were going to build this high­ way venture in New York City at a cost of $15,000 a linear inch. There was a big massive landfill they were going to put this road on top of. The whole New York delegation practically was for it. We stopped that. I guess what I always ask people to do is to get away from the labels and to look at the actual record. I think they will find, not only that some of the members that are described as "liberal" because of their particular kinds of priorities that they advocate, I think they will find them to be far more conservative in total spending than the stereotype or label suggests. I think they will also find, of equal significance, that some of the people that they think of as the more fiscally con­ servative are precisely the ones who will vote for every MX missile, for every Syn­ thetic Fuel Corporation subsidy and every Clinch River Breeder Reactor project And that they are the ones that, in fact, are the biggest spenders of all. Don't you think that’s been tied to your advocacy of social programs? That’s what I’m saying. It’s a question of priorities rather than total spending. If you add up the kinds of dollars that I will have voted for, they are far less than the dollars I voted to cut. The dollars, for example, that are invest nationally in such programs as education and job training are a tiny fraction of the kind of investment that was con­ templated in the Synthetic Fuel Corporation or some of the military boondoggles. I think the record speaks for itself. One thing that is interesting is that there are some of these organizations that will rank people according to liberal and conservative. I usually have a high "liberal" rating. I always urge people to take a look at actual votes that are utilized in these ratings, because most people think those are reflective of inclination to spend. It turns out that in many of these instances, what were listed as liberal votes represented budget cutting measures — a vote against the MX missile, for instance, or a vote against lhe Clinch River Breeder Reactor, tor example. Sowhat I’m trying toget at is that the label no longer conjures up what people think it does. About the election. We haven’t heard much from her lately, but we presume Jackie McGregor is going to be a Republican candidate again. Do you think that her viewpoints represent the mainstream of Republican viewpoints? No, and I think that was precisely why, in the last election, I received so many public endorsements from Republican leaders throughout lhe state, why so many Republicans spoke up in opposition to some °I the things she was saying. I felt very good about that. As I said earlier, I’ve tried very hard to be the representative of all of my constituents, Republicans, independents, Democrats. It made me feel very, very good to find so many Republicans, even elected officials throughout the district come forward in a Public way and I anticipate that the kind of campaign that was waged last time will generate lhe same kind of response this time. If she is the candidate, will you be doing anything differently? No. 1 tend to run very active, grassroots kind of campaigns in which we try to get involved in the campaign as many people as we can — on the phones, door-to-door - and 1 would like to do that again. Delbert Canfield tries to find the dog that fell through the Ice Tuesday. Runaway dog loses battle for life to Thomapple River by Shelly Sulser A two-year-old runaway Doberman Pin­ scher lost it’s life Tuesday when efforts by the Hastings City Police and the fire department failed to save the dog from drowning in the Thomapple River in Tyden Park. Hastings City Police Chief Mark Steinfort said his department received a call at about 4:11 p.m. from the dog’s owner, Ernie Bowens ofW. Thom St., who reported his dog had fallen through the ice in Tyden Park. When police officers George Winick and Harold Hawkins arrived at the scene the dog was still above the ice but could not be reached by the two men. Steinfort said one of the officers sum­ moned the fire department hoping the department's ladder truck would be able to reach the stranded dog. The dog then apparently became sub­ merged under the icy waters just seconds before the ladder truck arrived at the scene. “We were going to lower the ladder out into the river and send a man out on it," said Fire Chief Roger Caris, "but the ladder wouldn't reach.” By then the dog had already disappeared into the river beneath the ice. In all, Caris said six firemen were on the scene. Efforts by Bowens’ neighbor, Delbert Canfield, also proved to be in vain when he used a row boat at the river’s edge in an attempt to save the drowning dog. Canfield said later the dog had escaped his owner's house when he opened the door for some visiting neighbors. "The dog just ran out of the house and crossed the street into the park," Canfield said. "The dog never took off like that before." Canfield added the dog stopped on the ice and remained there for 15 minutes before falling through. “I have never had something like this reported before, being in the city," said Steinfort, who also added his men, "gave an honest effort." Steinfort also said, “I think this should serve as a reminder to people to keep their dogs chained, or leashed...it is the law.” Hastings 6th graders hold class in the woods by Tim Smith If by chance you should walk by one of the sixth grade classrooms this week in a Hastings Elementary and find it dark and deserted, don’t worry the children are fine This week class is in the woods. All 165 of them from four elementary schools are spending this week at Lansing School District Environmental Education Center in Wayland. The outdoor camp is part of an annual experience the sixth graders are exposed to each year as part of the sixth grade experience. David Styf, principal at Northeastern Elementary said the Hastings school district has been sending the sixth graders to camp for 12-13 years now. “This is our environmental education program. They gel the chance to learn about the environment, the outdoors and ap­ preciate some things better than if they were in the classroom," Styf said, This is just the second year Hastings schools have had camp for the kids during the winter months, but according to Styf it went over extremely well last year. "I think the winter camp went great. We have done it in the spring and in the fall and last year we did it in the winter, and I thought last year went the best by far," Styf said. The reason it went so well, Styf said is the uniqueness the winter brings with it. "At first the kids are a little apprehensive about the cold, but by the end of the week they don’t want to leave. We teach them to snowshoe, and cross-country ski, and it gives them the chance to appreciate winters in Michigan. In the summers there are Ycamps and other things, but this offers something unique," Styf said. The kids left for the camp Tuesday mor­ ning and were scheduled to stay until Friday afternoon. They would sleep overnight and have all their meals at the camp. During the week the sixth graders have a full schedule planned for them. From wakeup at 7 a.m. to lights out at 9 p.m. the kids have everything from leather craft to owl study arranged for them. In addition to the sixth grade teachers that are out at the camp, there are also 20 high school students serving as counselors during the week. “Being a counselor is very popular with the high schoolers,” Styf said. Styf said that the experience is provided through a special millage which is in the third year of a four-year stint. And nobody should forget the real benefactors — the parents that are getting a four-day grace period with a somewhat quieter house Bandit burglarizes local offices Over $180 was stolen from three businesses located in an office complex on the corner of State Road and Broadway in Hastings, Police Chief Mark Steinfort reports. One or more burglars entered the building at 607 N. Broadway sometime between 10 p.m. January 23 and 8 a.m. January 24, he said. “They smashed a window to gain access to the building and then broke into the in­ dividual businesses through their doors," he said. Steinfort said businesses burgled included Ironside Insurance, Michigan Mill Equip­ ment and the offices of dentist William Lee. Thieves took a television, a VCR, a tool set and possibly a dog from a Dowling residence Tuesday, Barry County Sheriff’s deputies report. William D. Valizuette of 1300 Groat Road told police someone broke into his home between 7:20 a.m. and 3:35 p m. January 28. Police found no signs of a forced entry, according to their report, and no et ’.dence was found at the scene Missing along with the household articles is a $300 AKC-registered poodle. Deputies said it was unclear whether the dog had been stolen or just run away. Special Bargain DMC Floss NO LIMIT........... DMC Box 3-DRAWER FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA WEEK $25°° 123 W. State Street, Hastings Between WBCH & Sears Phone... 948-4300 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 30,1986 Lake Odessa News, continued A surprise open house was held Saturday evening at the home of Larry Winkler to honor him on his graduation with a bachelor degree fi om WMU. It was hosted by his wife Deb and sons Evan and Kyle and attending from Lake Odessa were his grandmother Reine Peacock, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Peacock, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Halier and Mr., and Mrs. Roger Winkler Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winkler, Mrs. Morris Carey Jr. Portland, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock of Westphalia, Sisters Magdalena, Margaret and Dominic Marie of Wright. Those from Hastings were Mr. and Mrs. Dean Stuart and mother, Mr. and Mrs. David Stuart and Mrs. Duane Glasgow, Jim and Joe and many friends from the hospital Larry works with Amy Glasgow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Glasgow celebrated her third birthday Sunday at the home of her parents. Guest were her grandma Johnson, Aunt Mary and cousin Heather of Detroit, great grandma Peacock of Lake Odessa, grandpa and grandma Glasgow, Mariann, Jim and Joe Hastings man on Farmers union board Michigan Farmers Union elected Carl Mcllvain, Hastings, to the executive board and appointed him co-chairman of the Policy Committee with Einer Tborlund, Jr., Greenville, at the annual state baord meeting last week. Other members of the executive board re­ elected were James Graham, St. Johns; Harold Grabemeyer, Dowagiac,; Norman Schafer, Tekonsha, and Thorlund. Mcllvain is president of Barry Farmers Union Michigan Farmers Union is a general family farm organization with membership in 68 counties and is a division of National Farmers Union. and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Glasgow, Matt and Nick of Hastings. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served after Amy opened her many gifts. G. Brundon and Pearl Shade of Lansing visited his mother Mildred Shade, the Arnold Erbs and others in the area Saturday as they returned on Monday from visiting relatives and friends in Florida for several months. June 21st is the date set by Kathy Sue Boyce and Eric Forman for their wedding. She is employed by the Mariott Inn in Grand Rapids and Eric is employed bv Andersen Associates of Grand Rapids and both are 1982 graduates of Lakewood High School. Lake Odessa. The Robert Smith family of Bowling Green, Ohio spent the weekend here while he was a guest speaker at the morning worship service at the Congregational Church as a pastorate candidate. The engagement of Tammy Sue and Donald has been announced by their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Genda of Freeport and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wiser of Lake Odessa. The couple plan their wedding date for Aug. 2. Vivian (Walden) Kimmel of Diamondale died at Sun City, Fla., on Thursday after a long period of ill health. She had been staying at Ruskin, Fla. for the winter because of her health. She was born in Barry County in the Hastings area, Nov. 26,1925, the daughter of John and Mary (Collins) Waldren and had been a local resident before her marriage to Kenneth Kimmel. Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Nancy) Rezin of Mason and Deborah Kimmel of Lansing; two grand­ children; five sisters; Mrs. William (Vada) Bailey of Orangeville, Mrs. Lillian Hurlbut and Mrs. Abe (Leona) Bussema of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Glen (Ellen) Miller of Lowell and Mrs. Jack (Wreatha) Cooper of Ionia and one brother Douglas Waldren of Lan­ sing. Her mother passed away several weeks ago. Services were Tuesday at the Field Funeral Home of Diamondale with burial in the Diamondale cemetery. Employment reaches near record high in ’85 Employment in Michigan reached its second highest level in history during 1985 as the number of workers with jobs averaged over 3.9 million, Richard Simmons Jr., director of the Michigan Employment Security Commission (MESC), reported today as his agency released preliminary vear-end labor force estimates for the state. " "During 1985 the average number of employed workers in lhe state rose by 63.000 to a six year high of 3,934.000." Simmons said. "Michigan’s employment peaked in 1979 when it averaged a record 3.979.000 As employment improved so did the state's jobless rate which fell to an average of 9.9 percent last year, over a full percentage point below the 1984 average of 11.2 percent and over five and a half percentage points below the 1982 peak average of 15.5 percent The drop in the jobless rate also marked the first time that Michigan's annual average unemployment rate nas been in single digits since 1979, when it averaged 7.8 percent. The number of jobless workers in the state averaged 434,000 for the year, 54,000 fewer than in 1984. The unemployment total is also at its lowest annual average since 1979 when the number of unemployed totaled 335.000. The improvement in Michigan’s labor force condition in 1985 is significant, Sim­ mons stated. However, the improvement in the state over the past few years becomes quite impressive when compared with conditions nationally. “In 1982 when unemployment in the state reached its most recent recessionary high point, our statewide jobless total averaged 661,000 for the year,” Simmons explained. "Since then the number of unemployed has dropped by 34.3 percent in Michigan, com­ pared with a decline of 22.2 percent nationally. "At the same time, employment has risen by 319.000 or 8.8 percent since 1982." he added. "Nationally, the employment gain has been 7.7 percent.” In reviewing Michigan's 1985 labor force developments in more detail. Simmons said, both men and women in the labor force exrienced employment increases during the year, the largest job gains occurred among men as their employment total grew by 45,000 to 2.225.000. Employment among women rose at slower pace at 1.709.000. an increase of 18,000 fobs. As the number of working men and women increased, the number of women in Michigan’s work force actually declined in 1985. dropping by 3.000 to 1.909.000. In con­ trast, the number of men either working or looking for work grew by 12.000 to 2,459.000 Unemployment rates for both men and women in Michigan dropped in 1985. The jobless rate among men fell to 9.5 percent from 10.9 percent in 1984 as lhe number of unemployed men declined by 32,000 during the year to 234,000. Among women unem­ ployment dropped by 21.000 to 200,000 for a jobless rate to 10.5 percent. In 1984 the jobless rate for women had been 11.6 per­ cent. At the national level, unemployment among men and women also declined, slipping to by two tenths of percentage point to 7.4 percent in 1985 for women and by four tenths for men to 7.0 percent. In a further breakout of preliminary 1985 labor force estimates for Michigan. Sim­ mons said, unemployment among whites 16 years of age and older declined from 9.1 percent in 1984 to 7.6 percent in 1985. Meanwhile unemployment among blacks in the same age group increased by nine tenths of a percentage point to 27.8 percent from 26.9 percent in 1984. — CITY OF HASTINGS — SERVICE DIRECTORY LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS College degree In Rural/urban Planning, or related fields and/or 4 to 6-years actual exper­ ience in a federal, state county agency, or private company In the areas of planning, zoning, land use plan, parks and recreation programs or similar programs Salary Si8,000S20.000 depending on qualifications. Good fringe benefits Equal opportunity employer. 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Individual Health • Form Business Group Health Mobile Home Retirement Personal Belongings Life Rental Property Home Motorcycle Auto Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE.ot 945-3412 REAL ESTATE MILLER REAL ESTATE Ken Miller. C.R.B.. C.R.S. Hostings (616) 945-5182 REALTOR Notice is hereby given ti.at a public hearing will be held on Monday, February 10,1986, at 7:45 pjn. In the City Hall, Council Chambers on Or­ dinance No. 196, an ordinance adopting basic fire control measures and regulations governing conditions which could impede or Interfere with fire surpression forces; and Ordinance No. 197, an ordinance amending article VI, Trash, Junk Cars and Waste, of the Hastings Code adopted 1970. Copies of the above ordinances are avail­ able for inspection at City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. This ibHce is given pursuant to the provision of Act 207, PA of 1921 as amended. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk Legal Notice 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT S*rviM Nwrt: Monday B to 8. Tuesday-Friday 8 lo 5 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING COMMION COUNCIL JANUARY 13. 1986 Common Council met in regulor wukxi in the City Coun­ cil Chambers. City Holl. Hos­ tings. Michigan on Monday. January 13. 1986. ot 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook preaiding. Present at roll call were: Campbell, Cusack. Gray. Josperse. Miller. Spackman and Walton. Moved by Spackman. sup­ ported by Gray, that the min­ utes of the December 23, meet­ ing be approved os read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. ■ Invoices read: Haviland...................... $ 1.640.00 International Salt .... 14,324.00 Kalamazoo Banner Works (Co»C).............................1,531.20 Kent OM Co...................... 6.341.40 Marblehead Lime Co... 1.773.30 1,5)9.481 R. Vonderlmd 8 Son 35.899.48 34.410.00] William < Works......... 1.413.75 Moved by Cusack, supported by Spackman that the above in­ voices be approved os read. Yeas: Walton. Spackman Miller, Jasperse Gray. Cusack. Campbell. Absent: Bennett Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that the tax refund to 8.A. Leasing for 1984 taxes, per the State Tax Tribunal, of $38.52 and to lhe County of Barry for $.52 for a collection foe on B.A. Leasing be approved. Yeas: Campbell. Cusack. Gray. Jasperse. Miller. Spackman ond Walton. Absent: Bennett. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Gray that the letter ol recom­ mendation from the Hostings Area Schools approving a recom­ mendation for the City to col­ lect one-hall of the 1986-87 school year taxes during the summer of 1786 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Gray, that lhe letter from Steve Sweetland, president, end lorry Christopher, advisor of Europe Club ot the High School, concerning a cross country ski race in February bo received and placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Gray that the letter from lhe Michigan Municipal League on the Annual Legislative Con­ ference to be held Feoruory 26 ot the Lansing Civic Center be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All Absent One. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray that the letter of resig­ nation from Second Word Aider- mon. Gordon Bennett, be re­ ceived with regrets ond placed or. file, and a letter of apprecia­ tion sent. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Councilman Cusack suggested that anyone interested in a Council seat in Second Ward to cor toet him. the Mayor or the .City Clerk. Moved by Gray, supported by Walton that Dave Jasperse be nominated for Mayor Protem. Moved by Gray, supported by Spackman that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Dave Jasperse. Yeas: All Absent: Ono. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Miller that lhe standing committees for 1986 as recom­ mended by Mayor Cook be con­ firmed os mode: PUBLIC SAFETY a PARKING Walton. Compbell. Bennett. Gray. QTY PROPERTY Miller Spockman. Wolton. Bennett. CITY PLANNING S ORDI NANCES Jasperse. Miller. Cu­ sack. Spackman. STREETS: Bennett Campbell. Gray. Walton. WATER SUPPLY & SEWAGE Cusack. Gray. Miller Jasperse. FINANCE: Spackman. Cusack. Miller, Jasperse. PARKS. RECREATION & INSUR ANCE: Gray. Cusack, Campbell, Jasperse. FIRE a LIGHTING: Campbell. Bonnett. Spackman, Walton. Yeos: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spockman. thot Kenneth Miller bo appointed to a two year term on lhe Joint Airport Council as a representative. Yeas All Absent One. Corned Mayor Cook mode the follow­ ing appointments ol City Offi­ cials ond suggested salaries. a) Director ol Public Services Mxhoel C. Kiovonch $42 728 60 Moved by Walton supported by Spockman thot lhe appointment and salary of Muhoel C Klov­ anich be confirmed of $42 728 60 Yeas Walton, Spackman Miller. Jasperse Gray Cusack Campbell. Absent: Bennett. Carried. b) Chief ol Police, Mark Steinfort. $30,475.00 Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack that the appointment and salary ol Mark Steinfort bv confirmed at $30 475.00 Yeas: Campbell Cusack Gray Jasperse. Miller Spackman Walton. Absent Bonnett Corned c) City Assessor Michael C. Payne. S2I 735 00 Moved by Miller supported by Josper>e thot the appointment ond salary of Michael C Payne be confirmed at $21 735 00 Yeos: Walton. Spockman. Miller. Jasperse. Gray. Cusack. Camp­ bell. Absent: Bennett. Carried. d) Fire Chief. Roger Caris. $26,292.00. AAoved by Campbell, supported by Spockman that the appoint­ ment ond salary of Roger Caris be confirmed ot $26,292.00. Yeos: Campbell. Cusack, Gray. Jasperse. Miller. Spackman. Walton. Absent: Bennett.Carried. e) City Attorney, Larry Ains­ lie. $7.181.50. Moved by Spackman. supported by Gray that the firm of Siegel, Hudson. Gee. Shaw ond Fisher be retained as the Citys council and the salary of Larry Ainslie be confirmed at$7.181.50. Yeas: Walton. Spockman. Miller. Jasperse. Gray. Cusock. Camp­ bell. Absent. Bennett. Carried. •) Moved by Spackman. sup­ ported by Wolton that the follow­ ing be designated as: Fire Marshall: Roger Caris Director of Gvil Defense: Mark Steinfort Health Officer: Dr. Edwin Larkin Yeos Campbell. Cusock. Gray. Jasperse. Miller. Spackman. Walton. Moved by Miller. supported by Gray (hot Harry Adrounie ond Mike Huver be oppo”1’^ ,hr®° year terms on the Planning Commission and Dove Jasperse bo appointed too one year term as council member. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by Spockman that Marvin Verus be appointed to a three year term on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Miller- supported by Wolton that «h« lollowing bonks be des.gnated os deposi­ tories for the City Clerk and Treasurer: Hosting* Ci** Bonk Notional Boni, of Hostings. Security National Bank of Battle C'eek (Com.,,co). Great Lakes Federal Savings and loon and Hast.ngsSovmqsand Loan. Yeas AH Absent; One. CarrierMoved by Gray, supported by Walton that the resolution s’<P*»|O'" 9 *iflnoturcs required for all checking accounts at 'he Notion­ al Bank ol Hosting* be approved Y®°‘ Wolton. Millet. Jasperse. OfQy. Cusock. Comobell. Absent; Bennett- Abstained: Spockman. Carried Publ't Hearing held on a Petition lor 8 San'<ary Sewer *Ol,St from Church St to 198ft we*'on8loir Donald ond Corkendoil *<*« on Blair was used as on or­ chard. They also presented a letter from Fred Tebo who was unable to attend the meeting ond he also was against sewer. Moved by Gray, supported by Wolton that the letter from Fred Tebo be received ond placed on Me. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Mike Hawthorne who peti­ tioned for the sewer and his lot was in the middle of the block, presented a drawing of the lots that would benefit from the sewer in the future If they were sold and developed. He stated that he only wanted what ho felt was his right. He had a septic which hod not been used lor over a year ond the health depart­ ment told him If he was within 200ft of the sewer hv must connect. He fell he should not have to pay the whole assess­ ment. he just wonted his sewer. b) Moved by Cusock. sup­ ported by Jasperse that the sani­ tary sewer on Blair St. be con­ firmed os read. Yeos: Cusock Nays: Campbell. Gray. Jas­ perse. Miller. Spockman. Wolton. Absent Bennett. DENIED AAoved by Jasperse. supported by Gray that lhe minutes of the January 6. 1986 Planning Commission be received and placed on file. Yeas; All Absent: Ono. Carried. Moved by Josporso, supported by Gray thot tho City Attorney review sample ordinance on Recreational Vehicles and write a proposed ordinance as recom­ mended by lhe Planning Com­ mission. Yeas: All Absent. One. Carried. Moved by Wolton. supported by Spackman that the December Police Report ond yearly 1985 report be received and placed or file. Yeas: All Absent One Carried. City Assessor. Michael Payne reported on ’he tentative equali­ zation factors received from the County on January 6. ond slated that the Commercial property was to increase almost 25*. per lhe County. He is doing a study on the Commercial property at this time. City Attorney stated that tho library lease hod been changed as requested at the previous meeting. Mayor Cook welcomed Mory Spockman back to tho City Council os o Councilperson Moved by Campbell supported by Wolton that ’he mooting adpurn at 8 40 p m. Yeas All Absent One Carried Read and approved William R Cook Mayor Sharon Vickery City Clerk (1-30) Nationally, the unemployment rates lui whitesand blacks, 16 and over, dropped. The rate for whites edged down from 6.5 percent in 1984 to 6.2 percent in 1985 and dropped for blacks from 15.9 percent lo 15.1 percent The labor force for whites in Michigan rose by 9.000 in 1985 to 3.827.000 Total em­ ployment also increased, climbing to 65.000 to 3.535.000. Unemployment. on the other hand, fell by 56.000 to 292.000. For blacks, their labor force shrank by 9.000 lo 482,000 and their employment level dropped by 11.000 to 348.000. Unemployment among blacks rose by 2.000 to 134.000 Overall teenage unemployment fell in 1985 to 22.2 percent from 24.5 percent tn 1984. Simmons explained that joble. sness among teenagers, those 16 to 19 years of age. dropped by 11,000 during lhe year to 83,000. In addition, total employment rose by 1.000 lo 291,000. In reflection of the nation's declining teenage population, the state's teenage work force slipped by 9,000 in 1985 to 374,000. Despite the drop in overall teenage unemployment, the jobless rate for black teens in the state remained high in 1985 and. in fact, increased to 57.7 percent from 51.6 percent in 1984. The number of black teens without jobs increased by 4,000 lo 30,000 while the number with jobs dropped by 2.000 to 22,000. Black teens in the work force grew by 2,000 to 52,000. The national jobless rate lor teens in 1985 was IB.5 percent, down irom 18.9 percent in 19H4 The rales for both black and white teens also declined during the year, dropping to 40.2 percent for blacks and 15.7 percent for whites. In 1984 their jobless rates were 42.7 percent and 16.0 percent respectively. Although unemployment in Michigan increased among blacks and black teens in 1985. labor force conditions for all groups in the state have improved since ’.982. Simmons said All groups, including blacks and black teens, reported lower unemployment rates and higher employment and labor force levels in 1985 than they did inree years ago. In examining where the job growth has occurred during the past year, Simmons said, the majority of Michigan's new jobs were developed in the service-producing sector of the economy. Approximately four out of ever five new jobs created in 1985 were created in the service-producing sector. The goods-producing sector produced slightly over 16 percent of all new jobs during the year. Within the service-producing sector, the service industries had nearly 34 percent of all new jobs in lhe state while the retail trade industry accounted for 25 percent of all new jobs. Among industries in the good producing­ sector, the manufacturing industries, which includes the auto industry, led the way. producing 13 percent of all new jobs in 1985. Local Girl Scouts to begin selling cookies next week It’s Girl Scout cookie time! The 6,000 girls in Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council will begin knocking on doors at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. Order-taking will continue through Friday, Feb. 21. Brownie, Junior, Cadette and Senior Scouts from Barry, Allegan, Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties are involved in the sale. They’ll be offering shortbread, thin mint, peanut butter sandwich, lemon pastry creme, peanut butler pattie. caramel delite and chocolate chip cookies at $2 per box. Cookies will be delivered March 21 -April 4. "Last year 304,908 boxes of commercially baked cookies were sold in the Council,” said Patti Elliott of the Far North NBH "That’s quite a contrast from 1927, when Scouts and their mothers baked 1,500 dozen cookies in the basement of the Presbyterian Church House to raise money to buy tents for camp." "Funds from this year's sale will provide about 55 percent of the Council’s budget," she added. “Cookie money helps finance camping programs, volunteer training, special activities and a variety of Council services to troops. Part of the money raised goes directly to each troop for use in its projects. “There are benefits for individual Scouts, too. Girls develop skills in marketing, sales, money management, team work and decisionmaking," Elliott noted. People who miss the Girl Scouts' visit and would like to order cookies may call Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council at 343-1516 or FOR SALE MISC. WOLVERINE FEEDS - AllN-One, 12 percent. Black Beauty 12 percent. Winner Circle 14 percent. Stable Mate 14 percent. Stallion, Mare and Foal 16 percent. Calf GUtter. Irish Acres. 1021 Willitts Rd., call 945-2236. (2­ 4) FOR SALE: Admiral electric stove, good con­ dition. $80. CaU 945-2236. PRICE WAR! Flashing arrow signs, $289 complete! Were $499. Lighted, non­ arrow $269! Ncn-lighted $219! Free letters! See locally. 1(800)423-0163. anytime. QUEEN SIZE WATERBED. waveless mattress, bookcase headboard, like new, $250. Call after 7 p.m. 948-4075. FOR SALE: C & M hand press, 5x7*4 Chase, type cabinet and 9 cases of type, $175. 948-2981. SERVICfS SEND YOUR VALENTINE a live Valentine message. Make appointments now. MS-9146. PIANO TUNING. repau ing. rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered turner, technician, assistant. Call 945-9888. (tfn) TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Weekly, semi­ weekly. monthly. We do homes, offices and windows All workers are bonded 945­ 9448. (tfn) tOlCE & PiANOLENSDNS: Janet Richards. Lessons al Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Hastings. Phone 616­ 349-2351. < tint RIDING LESSONS: Western and English Indoor arena Call 945-2236. Patti Elliott 948-4123. Girl Scouting is open to all girls 5-17. Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council is a United Way agency. Far North NBH Girl Scouts attend event Junior Girl Scout troop 224 from Nashville and Cadette troop 290 from Hastings demonstrated their abilities in creative cooking Saturday, Jan. 25 at an area wide Girl Scout Mall Event at Lakeview Square Mall in Battle Creek. Both displays showcased the girl? abilities in the kitchen. Troop 224, along with leader Ruth Hughes, demonstrated bow to make and gave samples of donuts and bite size pizza's. Posters were displayed showing other kitchen knowledge and badges their learning experience applied to. Troop 290, along with leader Patti Elliott and Senior Aide Tina Elliott, gave flyers lo young children on rules and tips in the kitchen. They also displayed how lo set a table, make garnishes, how to buy for quality, special diets and lhe many tools used in the kitchen. Girls attending lhe event were: from troop 224, Samantha Hughes, Emily Newton, Renee Rosin, Leslie DePriester and from troop 290, Debi Keley, Tina Wanger, Rose Anger, and Hope Vaughn. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES REAL ESTATE EXCELLENT INCOME for part-time home assembly work. For infor. call 312-741­ 8400 Ext. 1677. EOK salE: 20 acres, woods about 4 mile west of Hastings. 945-3755 after 3 p.m. HELP WANIED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS MANUFACTURING: Position open for person with exceptional mechanical ability. No degree required, but person must have anility to work with engineering and manufacturing Respon­ sibility will be to handle manufacturing and processing areas and coordinate with engineering. Send resume to Hastings Fiber Glass Products. P.O. Box 218, Hastings, Ml 49058. <1-30) MOVING SALE: everything must go, bargains, beds, one Murphy antique in-a-door. dryer. Clothes and miscellaneous. 2815 Hickory Rd., Fine Lake noon to5 p.m. Jan. 31 thru Feb. 5. RN-LPN GRADUATE NURSES A challenging supervisory position available in 120 bed, modern, skilled nursing facility. Dedication lo quality patient care. Contact Ionia Manor. Director of Nursing, 61&5270080 LOST LOST IN HASTINGS Felpausch parking lot 9 year old spaniel, bluisholack and white. Reward. 945-9531 on 948-4127. LOST: $100 Reward for brown briefcase lost Friday night between Hastings and Middleville. 1-531-6290 or 1­ 327-8287. LOST: Reward missing Lacey area. 2 miles south on North Ave. Female black lab Red and Silver collar. F ound or seen phone 758- FOUND ‘ ,,ealh ana Irving «d -rea black great dane Male Phone 945-3730 or 945­ 3416 w NOTICES SEARCHING A.NC-DESC. JAMES WALLACE WOOD bom 1881, Hastings, MI. His parents William Wallace Wood and Elizabeth Mariah Oaks. Believe Elizabeth Oak's parents were early settlers in Hastings. Where did Wood family reside earlier? Any information on Wood or Oaks families would be appreciated, .lane Wood, 2976 E. Bayard St. Ext., Seneca Falls, .N.Y. 13148 (2­ 20) FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: 1010 John Deere tractor. Woods 6 ft. finishing mower, like new. 623-2497. CARD OF THANKS We want to give a sincere thanks to our children and grandchildren who made our 50th open house a special day and to thank all who came and shared our joy with us. Also for the gifts and many cards we received. Bert & Dorothy Murgridge � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-02-06.pdf b582f71434548da2fcdea7d395f3b159 PDF Text Text NEWS .wrap Advice from n Landers Student tells •of Zimbabwe Pages Page5 The VOLUME 131 - Banner Thursday. February a. toes Open house oat for Mary Speckman tanre with Great Lakaa, ths company has expcrteced^owe chaa^M and loaf time Hastings resident. wUl Die Hard Cub Fan Club members also will have plenty of time to follow their Chicago Cribs now. Patricia I. Woo* hae Paun appointed to the position of kranoh manager to succeed Speckmen at the Gnat Lake Federal Saving, Au In HaaUaga. company lince 1975. Sen. Welborn not expected Friday intwrnFrtfayto Cort Room. tstlve Bob Bonder to p*Udpa* to the meeting along with Senator Jack Welborn, wboreprmfl Bet ij County Henry’s office has said that It b doobtful Weltoen will be able to attond the meeting ('■rones of acommlttme* out of state Hary ban outonad the talks to focus around recant doveloomseta to ■ legislation Talk wifi alee focus on the ■untidy ‘’Legislative Broakful’ Madly, Feb. 10, ha been canceled aid «nt month. ' New arts council to elect board ■ The newly formed Ttarnapple Arts Ctmscfl at Barry County win meet Tneky, February 11 to elect Its first • J ■aarrf of rUrwHnf The meeting will be taH at r p.m. to the Barry Intermedtote School District MBce, m S. Broadway io Heatings. AU latawled persons are weteome to ■bend. Membership in tbs organisation ■Otorta as low as IS per adidt and U SO W student or no per family. ’ 'The arts council's first major project ■•I involve bringing the Grand Rapids Atoptany to Hastbys tar a March 22 r. Other future projects might in­ * fine arts show and a lecture PRICE 25c | Mayor vetoes meter removal Mary E.Spectanan will Ms tanned el <n opwt house on Valentlne’a Day which wffl be be last day on Uw Jab aa branch manager of Great Lakes Fedeal Savings la Hastings. Spacknuw b retiring FMnary M afte 10-years of service with the company. He fellow employees an heating (be open hwae that day tram 11 a.m. to > p m. at the Great Lake oOea, tot W. State St. Id Haatlr*. AM Men*, cuslsman and acaoclMaa are welcome City Camcii, rqraadiag (be Mrd ward. Pages Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings | Saxon JVs remain unbeaten Three days of Icy roads and slush created havoc for area drivers this week, but area kids got a three-day break from school and put the Ice and time off to good use by practicing their sledangtechnlques. Freezing rain, snow causeifccidents Barry County residents joined the rest of southwestern Michigan this past week in pteying bumper cars and demolition derby on roads that remained Wednesday “a glare While no one was seriously injured, state and county police reported a total of 43 ac­ cidents between Saturday morning and yesterday. And those were reported accidents. State Police Lt. Richard Zimmerman said there were many people this past week who fended for themselves, getting their vehicles out of ditches and managing to reach their destinations despite the dangerous driving conditions. Law enforcement officials credited the wearing of seatbelts with helping keep in­ juries at a minimum. They noted that, even though automobiles overturned or struck trees after slipping off the road because of the ice, most motorists were not injured. There were injuries though. Bradley H; Bennett, 44, of 100 N. Tanner Lake Rd., Hastings, was listed by Michigan State Police as suffering minor injuries after his car slid into a guard rail and then into a ditch on Gun Lake Road at 8:15 a.m. Saturday. A passenger, Paul Bennett, 13, was not hurt in the mishap. Amy E. Ketchum, 15, and her mother, Cynthia, 36, of SOM W. State Rd., Hastings, were both taken to Pennock Hospital Saturday after their automobile spun off the road on an icy M-37 near Shaw Lake Road at Both were treated and released. State Road was the scene of at least five accidents Saturday and Sunday, ranging from close encounters with mailboxes to a dip In a small creek by an automobile owned by Cathy Ann Kidder of Hastings. Kidder was eastbound on State Road, east of Solomon, at 3 p.m. Saturday when she spun out of control, the State Police said, knocking out the guardrail above a small creek and coming to a stop with the back end of the car in the water. A semi-trailer and a state highway truck were involved in an accident on M-37, south of Hastings near Mixer Road, Tuesday morning that snarled traffic for several hours. Police had to route motorists to nearby Brogan and Sager Roads. A Delton resident wasn't even driving when her car decided to take a backward trip down her driveway early Wednesday morning. Patricia A. Waltham, of 9214 S. Ceoar Creek Rd., told Barry County SherifTs deputies that she parked in her driveway Tuesday evening and, when she woke up Wednesday morning, she found that it had rolled down the ice-covered driveway and flipped over. In a related matter, Hastings Postmaster Robert Brogan said that the icy conditions forced his office to cancel delivery of rural routes on Tuesday. “The conditions are quite adverse as far as city carriers are concerned, too," Brogan TV satellite businesses concerned over request Five businesses that specialize in TV home satellite systems in Barry Count}* and the surrounding areas are concerned about the ramifications to their own business if the county board of commissioners approves a 15-year contract request of a local cable TV company. The concern surfaced after C. Wayne Wright, owner of TRIAD CATV, which has offices in Hastings and Marshall, asked the board at its January 28 meeting to approve a contract which would permit the firm to extend its lines along roads of Barry County or Install satellite receivers to fui nish ser­ vice to county residences; and to construct and maintain satellite receivers. The board decided to delay making a decision on Wright's request so the county prosecutor could review the proposed con­ tract and the board’s county development committee could study the matter and make a recommendation at the commissioners' February 12 meeting. Wright had told the board that his contract request was tied into the decision by Home Box Office (HBO) to scramble its satellite signal on Jan. 15 and that he wants to be a representative to install descrambling devices on satellite TV dishes in the county Meanwhile an anonymous spokesman who has a TV home satellite systems business said be and low other businesses in the comity and surrounding areas are concerned over the ramifications of Wright s proposed contract and that “the fair trade laws are adhered to. ■*The coisity and surrounding major dealers (of TV home satellite systems) are working through Automation Simplified (located on Bedford Rd. in Hastings) to accomplish thb.” And a letter has been written to the county board and prosecutor to "clarify any misunderstanding (the county might have) and to dear the waters of th® ^iemalt«r," said the spokesman. "This is a free enterprise system and we are entitled to it. We have businesses to run the name as the cable companies have businesses to run. but they are two separate entities," said the spokesman. T m proud of the county board not stampeding into a decision (concerning the proposed contract) without all the legd ramifications at their disposal.” he said. ‘The information that the county needs will be obtained on or before Feb. 12 at meetings set up at Automation Simplified'' which will be in contact with county officials, said the spokesman. At least one representative for the local and area TV home satellite businesses is expected to attend the county board's next meeting. said, "but they were able to make their rounds." The postmaster, talking yesterday, said he expected some county roads to remain im­ passable. He said that people who did not receive mail delivery could pick it up at the post office. Brogan also said that the timing of the storm was particularly bad for those who receive Social Security checks. "We didn’t have them all for delivery Monday, so the rest of them would have gone out Tuesday," he said. The biggest problem the carriers have in the winter, he continued, "is getting a clear approach to the mail box. He asked that homeowners keep the ice and snow cleared away from the boxes. "In the dty, we really need to have the steps and porches kept free of ice so the carrier can get to the mailbox without being injured," Brogan said. The Hastings post office serves 2,820 boxes in the dty and 3,500 on rural routes. by Mary Warner Hastings Mayor William Cook has vetoed a council motion to remove parking meters downtown, saying the city can’t afford the loss of revenue and two-hour parking can’t be enforced. " Some city council members and members of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce expressed disappointment at the move. Chamber President Kenneth Radant said that "the survival of a healthy retail com­ munity in small town America includes the removal of such customer irritants as parking meters.” In a letter sent to council members, the mayor explained his move, saying that trying to mark tires to enforce a two-hour limit was not feasible. “After the (council) meeting of January 27 I instructed the chief of police to perform a hands-on evaluation of the downtown parking enforcement which would become the sole means of generating ’parking* revenue. "Il was discovered, as discussed during the meeting, that when the roads are wet chalk will not stick on the damp tire. Secondly it took approximately 2'4 hours to make on». pass through the downtown to mark tires, which does not include any time for writing tickets. “We were informed that the alternative suggestion of marking down license numbers on a time-position basis would not be upheld in a court of law." (Officers who take down license numbers of vehicles in certain locations couldn’t prove that drivers hadn't left the parking spot and then returned to it later, Cook explained later.) • "From this and other information gathered, the chief concluded, a decision with which I concur, that enforcement at best would be negligible and consequently income would suffer greater than the council had estimated. “Although it was not my original intention, I found that after much deliberation and, 1 feel, thorough examination of the parking meter elimination request by the council, I must, as presented, exercise my right of veto. “As it is my sworn duty to see that the general administration and financial soundness of the city are upheld I feel that with the curtailing of federal and state funds the elimination of approximately 120.000 from the city’s generated income is not acceptable. ‘ ’Therefore I return the issue to the council and ask them to find a solution whereby the enforcement and especially the financial problems can be better answered.” Cook said later that he expected the reaction of downtown businesspeople to be "not very favorable”. "But I'm representing the town as a whole and I felt it (removal of the meters) was a financial burden on the town.” "We work on quite a strict budget and that kind of a turnaround would be quite a burden to bear". "I'm not doing this to be mean,” he said. “I’m looking at it from a financial viewpoint I’m a downtown merchant too and I have to look at it as a representative of the city.” Councilwoman Esther Walton, head of the special parking committee which recom­ mended the meter removal, said Wednesday “I’m really disappointed." "The city must be facing critical financing if we have to fight over (parking meter revenue)." Walton said sl»e has not seen a recent budget report but questions whether the city is facing a fiscal crisis. "According to the mayor, the city's in bad financial shape. Apparently any loss of revenue affects the whole city (budget)." Some $20,000 would be lost, partly from ticket revenue and partly from money from the meters. Cook says that in effect the city would lose $40,000 if the meters were removed, because right now meters nearly offset the cost of the patrolman taking care of them. The patrolman is paid $22,000 and if there were no meter revenue the money for his salary would have to come from someplace else. Walton said “the parking meter budget is not out of whack. They have credited a fulltime position to the budget In reality it is a part-time job.” "The most he ever works (on parking),” Walton said, referring to the patrolman, “is half the time.” The other portion he is doing other police Contlnuad on pago 6 Flu bug clears out classrooms By Tim Smith Hastings schools have had scores of empty desks in the past several weeks as influenza makes it’s annual winter rounds. Late last week nearly one fourth of the students were home sick in bed, and not in the classrooms. The first three days of this week Mother Nature took her toll and added to the schools headaches with treacherous and icy road conditions, canceling classes for all three days. Superintendent of Hastings schools Carl Schoessel said classes were canceled Monday because of the combination of the flu hug going around and the bad road con­ ditions. “Monday we could have run the buses on the main roads only, but with the high rate of absenteeism, we knew we would not get very many kids into class," he said. Tuesday and Wednesday class was can­ celed for weather reasons alone. Late into last week is when the flu was teking its toll on the school system, and was inching toward the point of shutting the schools down. "The Department of Health suggests that schools shut down if they reach a 25 percent absenteeism rate," Schoessel said. Friday afternoon Hastings reported 22.9 Percent of its students were out of school sick. "Friday we were getting to the point where the health department would have rccommernded we close," Schoessel said. Officials said that Friday's percentage equates to 685 of the 2,995 students enrolled,were home sick. This figure was a jump of eight percentage Points in a day. as the schools reported 14.9 Percent of the students were sick in the sJ'stem Thursday morning. Schoessel is unsure if he would have been forced to close school this week on account of ^*0 sickness, if the weather had not acted up. “It's very hard to tell if we would have had to close. We were close to the figure on STUDENTS HIT BY FLU BUG Percentage of Hastings students sick Department of Health suggests schools close if 25 percent of school is absent. Friday afternoon, but we hoped that the weekend would give the kids a chance to rest up," he said. Schoessel said the first major sign of the flu hitting the schools came on Wednesday of last week when 15.4 percent of the students district-wide were reported sick. On that day nearly 20 percent of the high school students were out sick. While students missing class are a problem, Schoessel also said the teachers are not immune and many of them have been out lately as well. “On Friday we had 11 teachers absent,” Schoessel said. "This forced us to shift some staff around.” Schoessel said the teachers have been very cooperative during the hard times, but the problems have been in finding substitutes. "Some of our subs got sick, or their kids were sick, and we had a hard time finding teachers to fill in," he said. Dave Arnold, principal of Central Elementary, said that the flu has been hit­ ting the school in stages. About 10 percent of the students were absent last Wednesday, but that jumped to around 20 percent by Friday. "It seems like it hits an area at a time. First it was the sixth graders, then one grade level at a time," Arnold said. David Styf, principal of Northeastern Elementary, said this is a hard hitting flu bug, but he has seen worse in his 17 years in the Hastings system. "This is harder than in recent years, but there have been a few times when it has hit harder,” Styf said. He said the last time he can remember it being this bad was about seven years ago. He said last week Thursday and Friday there were about 80 students absent a day. He estimated that a normal number of students absent is around 20 to 25. The discouraging part is that Styf heard news that the hardest part is yet to come. "I heard it was going to get worse in the middle part of February, and the weather right now is not helping much,” he said. Styf said in his 17 years he does not remember school being closed because of a flu epidemic. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 6,1986 Deal's 4? AUTO SALES NO RE3ATES • NO GIMMICKS • NO HIGH PRESSURE ... 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Stop at Bosley's In your scout uniform and recite the scout pledge this week, and we will give you a $1.00 gift cer­ tificate. 5. Old Scouts start selling cookies this Friday through February 21. Don't miss this once-a-year opportunity to help the Girl Scouts. 6. Happy 39th Emily!! 7. Winner of Mike’s Pie Contest was Kate Beriow for her Peanut Butter pie. Our thanks to all the entrants for participating. 8. The CAA Is sponsoring a “Walk for Warmth" on February 15 to raise money to help people with heating-related emergencies. To pledge or volunteer, call 948-4883. 9. William Allen White's Birthday - February Jail sentence given for perjury conviction Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF NEARING File No. 86 19408 SE In the matter of LUA F. MANKER. Deceased. Social Security Number 375-38-412*. TAKE NOTICE: On Monday. February 24., 1986 at 9:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hos­ tings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Charles I. Manker requesting that he be appointed personal representa­ tive of the estate of Lila F. Mon­ ker. who lived at 235 East Blair. Hastings. Michigan. and who died January I. 1986: and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated January 22. 1964. be ad­ mitted to probate: and request­ ing also that the heirs of the deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, personally or by mall, to both the personal representative and to the court on or before April 24, 1986. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned Io persons appearing of record to be entitled. January 27. 1986 Charles L. Monker 311 West Mitchell Street Petoskey. Ml 49770 David A. Dimmers (Pl2793) DIMMERS 8 McPHILLIPS 220 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 (2-6) Hastings Mayor William Cook signs a proclamation designating Feb. 15 as "Walk for Warmth Day" In Hastings where the event will take place. With him are Daryl L Stamm, CAA housing-energy director, and Dorothy Clements, Barry County CAA coordinator. CAA Is sponsoring the walk to raise money to help fund heating emergencies for persons In need. (Banner photo) ‘Walk For Warmth’ participation encouraged Saturday, February 15 has been proclaimed “Walk (or Warmth’' Day in Hastings and the rest of Barry County. Hastings Mayor William Cook and County Board Chairman Carolyn Coleman have each signed separate documents in support of the event. The first annual event is a fundraising walk to help working poor, low-income elderly and handicapped with their heatingrelated emergencies. Currently two-thirds of the households in Barry, Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties facing winter emergencies do not receive help. Participants are needed to walk or jog and get pledges for the hours or miles they walk in the event. Donations are welcome from non-participants too. The walk, along a three-mile fixed route, starts at the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Participants may walk as long or as short as they wish during the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. time frame. Pledge sheets, route maps and additional information may be obtained at the Hastings office of the Community Action Agency (CAA) of Southcentral Michigan, located at 230 W. Court St., (948-48B3). CAA is sponsoring the walk in Hastings well as in Albion, Battle Creek, ColdwaW, Sturgis and Three Rivers on that same dty. Mayor Cook’s proclamation notes that "low income and working poor and lowincome elderly households spend an average of 30-percent of available income during the winter to heat their homes, creating ex­ traordinary economic and physical hard­ ships.” State and federal resources to deal with heating-related emergencies have drastically declined. Cook, in the proclamation, encourages all citizens of Hastings to recognize and support volunteers and contributions made to the Barry County CAA to improve the quality of life in the community and surrounding areas. Coleman’s resolution “urges citizens to show compassion and concern for neighbors io need by donating time and funding to this worthwhile and necessary event” Delton resident plays ‘good Samaritan’ Delton resident Phyllis Daniels play-xi good Samaritan last Sunday, rescuing a purse she found along the side of M-43 and turning it in to the Sheriff's Department. The purse, it turned out, belonged to Kellogg music director Jane Lockood. Daniels, of 123 Maple St., found the purse shortly after noon Sunday near Wall Lake and the purse was back in Lockwood’s hands by 3:30 p.m. lio.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I TO ALL OF YOU WHO THINK YOU DONT HAVE ENOUGH MONEY FOR AN IRA, VALENTINE’S Valentine's Day Is for remembering all of the Sweethearts In your life. Someone In a nursing home, a neighbor who lives alone, a distant relative, etc. To encourage you to remember such a sweetheart, visit Bosley's and: 1. II you promise to give It to a Sweetheart you have not remembered before, we will give you a little Valentine to send to that person. (One to a customer.) 2. Enter our Valentine Sweetheert Draw­ ing: The prize Includes: 1. Dinner for two at the County Seat Lounge on South Jefferson. 2. A Valentine Plush Animal from our Pause Gift Shop selection. 3. A Valentine Flower Arrangement from Barlow's on South Jefferson. 4. A Box of Valentine Chocolates from Bosley's. 5. A bottle of cologne from Bosley's Fragrance aisle. ($10.00 limit.) (Must be 18 to enter.) (Drawing Is February 14 at noon.) 6. We will donate 10‘ for each entry to the Hastings Band Uniform Fund. 'at BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 4. 5. 6. Local officials attend township assoc, meeting More than 2,000 elected and appointed township officials and their guests attended the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) 33rd Annual Educational Convention in Dearborn on Jan. 28-31. Participating from nine of Barry Counties 16 townships were the following 22 officials and guest: Baltimore Township Supervisor Wayne Miller; Carlton Township. Clerk Sandy Rausch; Castleton Township Supervisor Justin Cooley, Clerk Sharon Bishop, Treasurer Loretta Pixley, Trustee Nelson Rasky and Trustee Glenn Godbey; Hope Township Trustee Nelson Hine; Johnstea Supervisor Veryin Stevens and Mrs. Stevens, Clerk June Doster; Orangeville Township Supervisor Russell Stanton and Clerk Harlene Harper; Rutland Township Supervisor Robert Edwards, Clerk Phyllis Fuller, Deputy Clerk Barbara Bedford, Treasurer Dale Cappen and Mrs. Cappon, Building Administrator Bernard Hammond and Mrs. Hammond; Thumapple Township Clerk Donna Kenyon and Woodland Town­ ship Clerk Carol Hewitt. A general session on Jan. 29, featured Congressman William Schuette as the keynote speaker who discussed the social, political, and economic relationships bet­ ween the federal and local levels of govern­ ment. Other guest speakers included MTA President Thomas Keipert who reported on the association’s accomplishments; John M. La Rose, M.T-A.'s executive director, who gave the “State of the Association” address; and the National Association of Towns and Townships’ (NATaT) Acting Executive Director Jeffrey H. Schiff, who updated delegates on activities in Washington. More than 40 workshops featuring a wide variety of topics were held during the fourday conference. The major social event was a formal banquet held on Thursday night. Many state officials were present, including Lt. Governor Martha Griffiths, Secretary of State Richard Austin, and many, legislators. The banquet speaker was James “Doc” City police anest suspect in Farmer's Feed burglary A Hastings nun has been arraigned In Barry Canty District Cart at charges at breaking intn Farmer s Feed on Rdnad SC Donald Gibson, a. oiau Wai I Lake Read, demanded a pre-trial exam, which was set tor February 10. Gibeoo is charged with breaking Into Farmer's Feed two separate times, first on January S and again on February 1. He lock a total of 141, the charges state. Gibson was arrested by Hastings City Police the day alter the second offense by officers Albert Stanton and Rod Tietz. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report the theft of a television, digital dock, electric heater and 435 in cash and coins from a residence in Bellevue. Thrives broke into the John Weber home at KMBS Butler Road sometime during the day on January Z7, deputies report. Police are investigating a female suspect CLYDE SMITH - TREEMAN ! Expert Tree & Stump Removal 1 ! 1 ... H.C.B.S COnV6ni6Ht 3HCl High Earning Statement Savings ira Announcing 9.0%'Effective Annual Yield 18.5% Annual Percentage Rate CUT THIS AO OUT AND SAVE! The First of Michigan Self-Directed, Individual Retirement Portfolio. Professional guidance in selecting lhe right IRA investment this year, and every year. • Slocks R)M IRA k' ...Hastings City Bank knows you may not have $500 or more at one time to open a retirement account. 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On Friday, the MTA annual meeting was held, with delegates voting on a slate of 13 resolutions. Formal positions were taken on a variety of issues ranging from the “fron­ tloading” of property tax rebates and voter registration, to recall election reform and county road funds. All 16 townships in Barry County are members of the MTA, which is based in Lansing Charter Township and provides legislative representation, educational programs and information services to more than 98 percent of Michigan’s 1,242 townships and 6,500 elected township officials. In early 1984, a county chapter of MTA was organized. Present chair person is Castleton Township Supervisor Justin Cooley. Meetings are held quarterly in various townships and all township officials are invited to participate. 1 ;i < sale this week. The Buck's most famous invention is his weekly Reminder ad offering you the best bargains in town. Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away and our Sentiment Shop has Valentine Cards like never before. When you buy your cards, ask for your Choco­ late Kiss, free with your purchase. Chocolate kisses only please. Our Pause Gift Shop has Valentine Plush Animals for your Sweetheart starting ai $3.99. Our Cosmetic Department has new spring shades of lipstick, blush and nail polish from Revlon on display. See Buckey's Ad for a special on Battle Creek Exercise Bikes in our Home Health Care Department Our V Photo Enlargement Special is still going on. Stop at Bosley's for details. OSLEV ’•PHRRmRCY' Judge Shuster told Raak that his offense "cuts at the whole fabric of the legal system. Anyone who takes an oath and then lies — that becomes an extreme danger to the whole system." "You are not today going to go to prison,’’ he stated, "but you are going to jail." A Hastings man who admitted to forging two checks late this November was given nine months in jail and three years’ probation. Richard L. Chatman, 23, of 109 N. Washington, pled guilty to at tempted forgery January 10, telling the court he found the checks, belonging to a private party, and took them to Hastings City Bank to cash Chatman made checks of $50 and $250 out to himself and forged the signature of the check's owner, he said. Chatman has a history of drug and alcohol abuse which has “contributed to your behavior'*. Judge Shuster told Chatman during sentencing. Chatman will be allowed to spend the last four months of his jail sentence in a halfway house and will also have to undergo sub­ stance abuse counseling. Shuster urged Chatman *o take advantage of rehabilitation measures. “It’s entirely up to you,” he said. "If you reject it (court-ordered rehabilitation measures) you’re on your way to some closer confinement.” Dowling. Michigan Inventor's Day (Feb. 8) by having a 49‘ 3. past. Legal Notice 1. Little Bucky is celebrating National 2. Rick E. Raak, a 21-year-old Hastings man who pled guilty to lying under oath while testifying in Barry County District Court, will spend at least three months in Barry County Jail. Raak, of 5401 Gun Lake Road, was sen­ tenced Friday to up to a year in Barry County Jail for his conviction on perjury charges, but will be eligible to attend a halfway house after three months, Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster decided. Raak was also put on probation for two years, ordered to perform 200 hours of community service, must seek employment after his jail sentence expires and take high school completion courses Raak admitted during his plea January 17 to telling the 56th District Court that he was the driver of the car when Middleville resident Roy F. Taylor was picked up for drunk driving last August. Actually driving was Taylor, who admitted to asking Raak to testify on his behalf. Taylor was subsequently convicted of subordination of perjury and sentenced January 24 to a minimum of three years in the state penitentiary. Raak’s attorney, David Dimmers, told the court that Raak “has not been a troublemaker in the community.” Raak had only one misdemeanor in the past, Dimmers said, and “the big problem in this case is his choice of a companion — a man whom this court has had much experience with in the __ Adifrcis Cily---------------------------- ----------------- Slate -- ----------- Zip Day Phone tvcning Phone____ ._____________ _ My fOM Rep. i*-------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- -I do noi have an FOM account T £ I }? PUBLIC N<mcs Dola: February 7. 1986 Permit No. MI0020575 Hastings WWTP The Michigan Water Resources Commission proposes to modi­ fy a discharge permit to: lhe City of Hastings. In accordance with the Federal Regulations, 40 CFR 403 and Port 21 Rules of the Commission, the Michigan Department of Natural Re­ sources has approved the Indus­ trial Protreahnent Program for the City of Hostings and has designated the City as the con­ trol authority. The proposed modification Incorporates the approved pcefreotment program into lhe City’s National Pol­ lutant Discharge Elimination System (NPOES) permit. The applicant collects and treats sanitary and I duslrial wastewater from the City of Hastings. The applicant dischar­ ges the treated wastewater Io the Thornoppie River. In Section 18. T3N.R8W. Barry County. The draft permit includes the following modifications to the previously issued permit: Ap­ proved Industrial Pretreatment Program. Comments or objections to the draft permit received by Morch 10. 1986, will be considered in ’he f:nal decision to issue lhe permit, Persons desiring infor­ mation regarding the draft per­ mit. procedures fo" commenl*79- or requesting o hearing. »houid contact: James Blue. Per­ mils Section. Surface Waler Quality Division. Department of R**our<o». P O. Box *»28 Lansing, Michigan, 48909. Telephone (517) 373-8088 Cop... of th. public nolle., •oct sheet, and draft permit may be obtained at the Surface Water Quality Division District Office locate of 621 N 10th St.. P.O. Box 355 P|Ojnw,|| M| 490fl0 Telephone; 616-685-9886. n 6- �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 6,1986 - Page 3 Local counselors dispute effect of shuttle tragedy on children VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL:------ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- by Steve Vedderal*Tht Associated Press The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce has hired Jill Turner as Its new secretary. Chamber hires new secretary Jill Turner of Hastings has been hired as the new secretary of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Turner, a Nashville High School graduate, has a B.A. in art and psychology and a B.S. in business from Sonoma State Among her new duties at the chamber will be distributing information on community businesses and industries, bookkeeping, arranging chamber meetings, and the or­ dering and purchasing of supplies. Her work background includes financial administrator assistant of the Volunteers of America, officer manager of a three-doctor office, director of the O.T. program for the inpatient unit of the Tri-County Mental Health, rehab therapist of the Tidewater Psychiatric Institute, and handling the hotline of the Inter Act Abuse Mall, parking ramp proposed LETTERS (to the Editor) Trust Fund donations urged To the Editor: The Children's Trust Fund is for the prevention of child abuse. So when filing this year on your Michigan Income Tax. Child abuse grows daily at an alarming rate. There isn't a day that goes by without a child being abused either physically, sexually, or as a result of neglect. This kind of abuse leaves emotional hurt and leave long-term scars. Sadder yet is that the people doing such abuse are the ones lhe children trust, love and protect them. The ones most likely to hurt another person, was abuse as a child. Most children under the age of five die from injuries inflicted by their parents than in most childhood diseases. In Michigan, reports of suspected child abuse and neglect have increased steadily from 7,864 in 1970 and to over 41,000 in 1985 — increasing over 500 percent. The Children’s Trust Fund was established by legislation in 1982. So please give a dollar or more to the CTF. You know the money will be well spent. The Hastings Jaycees would like to thank the area businesses for allowing us to put up the posters concerning the Children's Trust Fund. Karen Schz.nti Hastings Jaycees Long term proposal panned To the Editor. Did you notice the resolution Jan. 14,1986, moved bv Hoare, supported by Williamson to have the Barry Co. Commissioners serve four years instead of two as is now? The roll call was seven yeas. The reasoning: a two year term is un­ necessary and costly. Also if they aren't elected back the board loses members with the experience to run the local government. My personal observation is the past year has been a dis after. The whole cause is seven members doing county business. Those seven averaged $625 for last months salary plus committee expense. Their monthly meetings are short, cut and dried before they get there. Instead of lot«er terms they should be terminated by either voter rejection or recall. As a taxpayer I am mad. We have a Bender in Lansing that voted to raise hunting and fishing fees. I am not going to pay any 110 to fish once or twice for bluegills that are stunted. Stunted because they are not being fished heavy enoi«h. 112.50 for a deer license that last fall I did not go once. To top it off (Commissioner) Dean and Rutland Township racked me $50 for weed control. That is a heavy hand. Bender portrays himself as a watchdog of the treasury but look out behind your back. He also voted to require you to wear seat belts. They are good but I resent being for­ ced. I'm sorry to say he’s a neighbor. Donald W Johnson To the Editor: After reading Gordon Fuhr’s recent •’dream” of running the river thru State St., I have courage to present a “dream" I've had for years which I think is more feasible than Gordon’s. I believe it possible to build a roof over the downtown works from Church St., to Michigan Ave., bring all the stores on each side forward leaving a 24 ft. aisle in center, creating a mall effect. If the roof was placed high enough the upper levels could be utlizied by means of elevators or escalators. To preserve parking the two blocks could be excavated, thus providing the same parking as now and all underground. North Jefferson could be used for access to parking, again elevators or escalators would carry shoppers to upper levels. This may sound like a "dream" but I think it is possible IF Hastings does not take some drastic steps and predict it will die a lingering death. Yours for progress Ed McCharlin The effects of last week's fiery explosion of the space shuttle Challenger which killed seven people may not be as drastic as some child psychiastrists believe, say two local counselors and a mental health doctor. Some child experts have daimed the ex­ plosion, which killed New Hampshire teacher Christa McAuliffe and six NASA astronauts, likely will pattern their reactions on those adults around them — and that reaction is one of shock. Some psychiastrista believe the tragedy may even adversely effect some childrens' perceptions of death and dying. But according to Dr. Joe Oldz of the Barry County Mental Health Department and Hastings school system counselors Dave Furrow and Jack Longstreet, children may soon forget the event. “It is probably something that has been blown out of proportion by the media," said Oldz of the psychological effect on children. “Children definitely respond to this, but in regards to proximity. For instance, if a busload of kids have an accident here, it’s not the same as if there was a bus accident in California. It had less of an effect.” Oldz admitted since the shuttle accident — even though it exploded off the Florida coast — was seen live on national television, the effect hits home despite the 1,500 miles between Michigan and Florida. “It’s far enough away that the impact is still felt on the majority of people," be said. Oldz said because the children did not actually see the astronauts killed, the event has less of an effect on them. Thus be doesn't see tbe explosion as having a lasting psychological trauma on the youngsters. Neither Longstreet or Furrow, who was ?>5€nt from school the day of the tragedy, y any children came to them tor couneung that afternoon or the proceeding days, cither counselor believes the event will nave any lasting effect on the kids. Because of the many television programs *hlch depict death in a light vein and because the news media spreads death a?i°SS front and ni8htly broadcasts, children are almost immune to its real ef­ fects. “Many of the psychiatrists have said lhe adults are tbe ones having the tougher road,” said Furrow, who is a kindergarten through sixth grade counselor. “People getting killed 18 something the younger kids grew up with while we didn’t. Adults are more keyed into fhings like that, whereas kids have seen it all the time." Longstreet, Hastings' junior high coun­ selor, agrees with Furrow that death is all around today's youth. “As for the kids' reactions, they’re shocked by what they saw, but I haven't Picked up a lot of negative thoughts about the space program or anything,” said UngstreeL “Kids see so much death and the violent Parts of life, other than tbe immediate ef­ fects of being sad and being able to identify with a teacher, I really don’t know what the effect would be.” One factor that child psychiatrists do agree on is that the tragedy can be a tool for a family to openly discuss death and its ef­ fects. "Life is a tenuous vehicle and this can be used to talk about life and death and dealing with those feelings,” said Oldz. Mayor Cook's veto of the City Council's motion to remove the downtown parking meters for six months is the wrong action taken for the wrong reasons. The city parking system should never have been tied into the duties of a full-time police officer in the first place and the city budget should not be the reason for keeping the meters in place. In an era when small merchants face heavy competition from retailers who offer free parking as one of their drawing cards, it is wrong to penalize shoppers who choose to do business in downtown Hastings by making them pay for their parking. It is wrong to penalize merchants who locate their businesses in the downtown by charging their customers a penalty to park in front of their stores. The issue that must be addressed is how can free parking be offered while not having it abused? If the police department believes it cannot adequately enforce time limits on downtown parking, then that duty should be taken away from the police and given to another group. Several proposals have been floated such as working with a Downtown Parking Authority or through the Downtown Development Authority. If a full-time person is needed to enforce parking regulations, then a person could be hired to patrol the parking areas as much as needed. The cost of that person could be carried through special assessments either on property, retail floor space or some other agreed upon business factor. A separate parking authority could also set up a means of paying for parking tickets when customers park overtime while they are shop­ ping. Retailers do not want to penalize their customers. The only people who should be penalized are downtown employees who abuse the free parking. They should pay their own fines. Parking meters were never intended to add to city coffers. Shoppers will always be deterred from doing business in downtown Hastings it they believe they must contribute to the budget of the city everytime they choose to shop downtown. PUBLIC OPINION: Should parking meters be removed in Hastings? Outreach group helps with taxes Do you need help filling out your income tax return this year? Then you need the Community Outreach program sponsored locally by lhe Hastings Community Activity Center, 116 N. Michigan. IRS representatives will be at the Hastings Community Center on Feb. 22 and March 8 at 12:30-4 p.m. to help local residents fill out their tax returns. The service is free and open to the public, according to Joan Cook, Wolpe praised Ta the Editor: As I reflect on the accomplishments of 1985, I want to express my personal ap­ preciation to the people of Michigan's Thira Congressional District for sending Representative Howard Wolpe to Washington. As Director of Congressional Affairs for the National Taxpayers Union, I spend my days encouraging members of Congress to exercise the kind of political will and courage it takes to eliminate wasteful government spending. It’s a difficult job. but without the determined leadership and advocacy of Congressional members like Howard Wolpe, it would be an impossible task. The National Taxpayers Union celebrated some important victories in 1985, and in every case, Congressman Wolpe played a key role in our success. ' At a time when no one on Capitol Hill believed it was possible to abolish the deeply entrenched and blatantly wasteful Synthetic Fuels Corporation (SFC), Congressman Wolpe launched a campaign in Congress to terminate its funding. In 1984, he succeeded in cutting the Corporation’s bankroll by S5 billion. And in the closing weeks of 1985, the final nail was pounded into the SFC’s coffin, when Congress, with the leadership to Congressman Wolpe, was persuaded to abolish the wayward agency altogether. These actions represent a cumulative savings to the taxpayer of some 12 billion! When land developers in New York City dreamed up a preposterous plan to use $4 to $6 billion in federal highway funds to turn a portion of the Hudson River into prime real estate for commercial development, Congressman Wolpe shared our sense of outrage. Joining forces with only a handful of his colleagues, Mr. Wolpe waged a suc­ cessful assault against this blatant waste of taxpayer dollars. The result was yet another victory. The Westway project was scuttled and several-billions of dollars were saved. Over the years, Congressman Wolpe's work on behalf of the taxpayer has been both impressive and effective. The Congressman has become a political force with which Congressional spendthrifts must reckon. And as he continues to gain more influence and even greater within the Congress, I look forward to celebrating with him even bigger and better taxpayer victories. Sincerely, Jill Lancelot Director of Congressional Affairs Veto was wrong action for wrong reasons local projector coordinator. If you plan to attend, bring your tax forms booklets, Form W-2 Statements, records ctf interest, dividends, tip and unemployment income. If you itemize, bring records of medical expenses, contributions, interest expense, taxes, union dues and other deductible items. For further details contact the IRS at 1-800­ 424-1040. . Hastings Mfg. announces personnel changes QUESTION: After a year of study, the Hastings City Council last week voted to remove parking meters from the downtown area. Hastings Mayor William Cook vetoed the action Thursday, saying the city could not afford to lose the meter revenue and there was no way to enforce the alternative to the meters, twohour parking. Do you think the meters should be removed? Lin Barnhill. Freeport — I think we’d get more people to shop in Hastings instead of going to Grand Rapids if there wasn't a charge for parking. I’m halfway between Grand Rapids and here and I think I would go to Hastings more often if they didn’t have the meters. Dee Cook. Delton - Yes, I do think the parking meters should be removed. It’s not the monetary amount that bothers me. It’s the matter of being limed, always having to watch the clock while shopping. It makes shopping more of a rat race than a relaxing experience. I would probably shop there) longer and more often if I didn’t constantly have to worry about feeding the meter. And it’s irritating if you get a ticket after you make a large purchase. Psychologically, it makes you feel that you might not come back. I've seen people's reactions (in Hastings) when they've gotten a parking ticket and they’ve responded (verbally) with great hostility. I think the merchants would do better if lhe meters were taken out. It’s just a pain in the neck. I'm out of the habit of putting money in meters, so sometimes I forget. You don't have to pay to park at the grocery store or at the malls. Living in Delton, I’m almost as close to the malls in Kalamazoo as I am to Hastings. As for the city losing revenue, I think the policeman (they pay to make the meter rounds) could be utilizing his time in a better way. Harry Bowman, Hastings — I guess the meters are a good thing. Sometimes it’s a nuisance but you’ve got to pay the man's wages who takes care of it Belly So th a rd, Middleville - I think they should get rid of tbe downtown metes. It’s a pain in the neck. They're not making any money on them. Kathy Lefanty, Middleville — I’m for keeping them because I think it’s a good source of revenue. Marilyn McWhlnney. Middleville — It doesn't bother me either way. If I’m going to buy something Pm going to come downtown anyway, whether they’re here or not here. The Hastings Hastings Manufacturing Company, an­ nounced changes for three members of its sales staff. Robert losty is retiring after 33 years with the firm. losty was central regional manager of sales headquartered in Hastings and will retire to California. Bruce Fuller has been promoted to central regional manager of sales, replacing losty. Fuller has been with Hastings Manufac­ turing for eight years, and previously was a district manager in Michigan and Ohio for tbe auto products firm. Rick Rollins, of Kansas City, Missouri, has been promoted to regional manager for tbe midwest region (Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa). Rollins has been with the company for six years and previously was district manager for Missouri Hastings Manufacturing Company is a producer and worldwide distributor of piston rings, fuel pumps, automotive tools, Casite automotive products, and olL air and gasoline filters. Man “mentally impaired” sent to prison Randy James of Has Ungs will go to state prison for kicking in the front door of the Superette, despite a plea for leniency by his defense attorney, who says James has been mentally impaired ever since an accident 10 years ago. James was sentenced Friday to 32 to 48 months in the slate penitentiary for his January 17 conviction of malicious destruction of property over $100. According to defense attorney David Dimmers, James was injured in an automobile accident when he was 13 ami spent 10 days in a coma. “He (James) hasn’t Bannerj Send form PS. 3579 to RO. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, RO. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 6 - Thursday, February 6,1986 Subscriplion Rates: $11.00 per year in Sorry County; $13.00 per year in adjoining counties: and $14.50 per year elsewhere. been right since,” Dimmers said. James is listed as having an extensive criminal record. Dimmers said that was because "criminal elements take advantage of him." Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster cited James’s "extensive history of just constantly being in jail” as the reason for the prison sentence. “We can all feel a certain amount of sympathy that someone’s suffered an ac­ cident and suffered impairment. But that doesn’t give them an excuse for the constant violation of the law." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page4— The Hastings Banner- February 6,1986 Merlyn L. Courtney Finn J. Carter VERMONTVILLE - Finn J. Carter. 145 W. Second St.. Vermontville passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 1986 at Hayes-GreenBeach Hospital, Charlotte at the age of 60. Mr. Carter was bom January 27, 1926 in Saranac, the son of Clarence and Ena (Fosburg) Carter. He retired from Old­ smobile on Jan. 31,1977. He married Mildred Evans on July 24, 1965. Mr. Carter held membership in V.F.W. Post No. 8260 in Nashville. Surviving are his wife, Mildred (Diamond); one daughter, Susan Messer of Mulliken, one son, Michael Carter of Ver­ montville; his sister, Lorene McAlister of Battle Creek; two stepsons, William Tomlinson of CA and Robert Tomlinson of Charlotte; two step-daughters. Sherry Tyler of Potterville and Pat Villanueva of Mulliken; 17 grandchildren; one great grandchild; two nephews; one niece; one sister-in-law, Barb Carter of Vermontville. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Stanley Carter. Funeral services were Saturday, 1 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Glenn Litchfield officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Vermontville. Ivan J. Blough CLARKSVILLE - Ivan J. (Tony) Blough, 76, of Clarksville, died Sunday, Feb. 2,1966 at : a Grand Rapids hospital. He was born July 2, 1909, in Campbell Township, the son of Jonas and Fannie (Woods) Blough. He graduated from Clarksville High School in 1927, and married Letha Yeiter on July 15, 1933, in Decatur, Ind. He was a lifelong resident of the Clarksville area, and owned a service station in ClarksviUe for 30 years. He was a member of the Clarksville Bible Chirch. Survivors, besides his wife, Leitha, include one son, Dean Blough, and one daughter, Mrs Craig (Shirley) Stuart of Lake Odessa; and seven grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Nellie Robbins, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the Clarksville Bible Church. The Revs. Larry Pike and Elwood Norton officiated. Burial was in the Clarksville Cemetery. A memorial has been established for the Clarksville Bible Church Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeial Chapel, Clarks vi De. Clair W. Tungate MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Clair W. Tungate, 71, of Middleville, went to be with his Lord Tuesday morning, Feb. 4, 1986 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Funeral services wiU be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Parmelee United Methodist Chirch. Rev. Gil Boersma wUl officiate with burial in the Parmelee Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Foundation or to the Michigan Heart Association. Arrangements were by the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Mr. Tungate was born June 21, 1914 in Middleville, the son of Loren and Emma C. (Krotfel) Tungate. He was married to June Burgess on Oct. 12, 1940. He was employed at Steelcase for 27 years as a tool and die maker. He was a member of the Parmelee United Methodist Church. Mr. Tungate is survived by his wife, June; his children Paul and Anne Tungate of Clarkston; Dale and Beth Witte of Grand Haven; four grandsons, Jeff and Steve Tungate and Scott and Doug Witte; one sister, Mrs. Peter (Charlotte) Stacilauskas of Bellmont; several nieces and nephews. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area CRACK LUTHBKAN CHURCH. 239 B. North St. MkhMl Antes. Putor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Feb * • 6:48 ChurrS School (all 4*es|, 10 00 Family Wonhlp, Church Council a/tar. 1:00-5:00 Open House lor Eileen Oehler. Saturday. Feb. • • 9.30 Conf5. Tuesday. Feb. 11 • 9.30 Wordwatcbcra. 7 30 Adventurea. Aah Wednes­ day Feb 12 7.00 Worahip FIRST PKKSBYTBRIAN CHURCH. Haatinga. Mich.. Allan J. Wcealak. In­ terim Minister, Rikcn Higbee. Dir. Chrt* tian Rd Sunday. Feb. 2 - 9 30 and 1140 Worahip Service. Nuraery provided. Broadcast ol 9 30 service over WBCH-AM and FM 9 SOChorrh School Claaaea lor all ages 10:20 Children's Choir Practice. 13:20 Coffee Hour la the Church Dining Room. 5 20 Junior High Youth Fellowship meet al the Church. 6:20 Santos High Youth FeUowahlp meet at Dimmer s. 1014 CHURCH OF JBSUS CHRIST LATTRR DAY SAINTS. MO N. Airport Road. Hailing*. *40-2104. Ruaaall Solme*, branch president, phone MS-2214. Couaaalora Kcal Gibaoa (*4S414S| and Id Thoma* (795-7260). Sacrament R-etinj 920 a m Sunday School 10:20 a.m. Primary. Relle! Society. Priertbood. am Youn< Women at 11:30 a m Wort Meeting second Thursday 10:00-2:00 and aaardaa dam every Wednesday 7:00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OP OOD, 1330 N Broad way. Rev David D Garrett. Phone 948-222* Parsonage 94V3195 Church Where a Christian experience main you a member. 9 30 a m. Sunday School. 10 43 a m Worahip Service; 6 p m Fallowahip Worahip, 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Minuter CUy Rom. Phone MS-4148 retide nee. 945 2938 church. Sunday Service* 10 a.m.; Bible Study 11 8JB-; Bvening Services 6 pm.; Wednesday Bvening Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF OOD. 1874 West Stale Road Pastor J A. Campbell Phons 9482285 Sunday School 948 a.m.; Worship ll am.; Bvening Senice 7 p.m.; 91S Greta 2. in the Lounge 920 Ords 1. Waits ntty Praise Gathering 7 p.m. at the home ol Laie Hophina. I 40 Greta 4. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Mich . 49058. (6lk| 945-9574 David B Nelson FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 209 B. Woollawn Heating*. Mirhlgan 948-8004 Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Bar trit, Anal, to um pastor in youth. Sunday Services Sunday School 9:48 im Morn lag Worahip 1140 a.m Keening Worship S pm. Wednesday. Family Night. *:20 AWANA Grade. K thru 1. 700 p.m Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Sacred Sounds Reheeraal 1:30 p.m. (Adult Choir|. Saturday 10 to 11 a m. Kmp lUda (Children's Choir). Sunday morning aervice broadcast WBCH HOP1 UNITXD METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Jack Bartholomew, pastor, phone 945-4995 Robert Fuller, choir director Sunday achedele: 930 FeUowahlp .rxl Coffee; 953 Sunday School; 1TOO Morning Worahip; 6.00 p.m. Bvening Worahip; 7:00 pm. Youth Meeting. Nursery (or all Mrvlces. transportation provided to and from mom Ing services. Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wadneodsy. Albert C. Miller MIDDLEVILLE • Mr Merlyn L. Court­ ney. 63. of 9910 Chief Noonday Rd . Mid­ dleville, died Friday evening. Jan. 31. ig^ at Pennock Hospital Funeral services were held 1:30 Tuesday. Feb. 4. at the Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Leonard E. Davis officiated with burial in the Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Mr. Courtney was bom in Yankee Springs Township on June 8,1922, the son of V Leroy and Ruby (Heistand) Courtney. He was raised in Yankee Springs attending school there. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1941. He was married to Betty e. Dennis on Dec. 17, 1941. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Army. He was a machinist all of his working life retiring in 1983 from the Ketchum Machine Co. in Freeport where he had worked for 15 years. He was previously employed at Chenoweth Machine Co. in Hastings for several years. Mr. Courtney was a member of the Hickory Comers American Legion Post No 484. Mr. Courtney is survived by his wife, Betty; a son and daughter-in-law. Jerry and Linda Courtney of Middleville; one daughter. Mrs. Ha’ (Sheryln) Olsen at Hastings and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother. Eiwyn Courtney. Nora C.GIess CALEDONIA - Nora C. Giess, 85. formerly of Caledonia area, died Sunday, Feb. 2,1986. Surviving are four sens, and their wives, Emmeti J. and Bette Ann Giess of Alto^ Harold J. and Phyllis Giess of Caledonia. Gerald J. and Marjorie Giess of Wyoming, Richard W. and Phyllis Giess of Middleville; 14 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Noah of Lowell, Marian Lee; a sister-in-law, Vivian Anderson of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clare J. Giess and a daughter, Mary Claire Giess. The Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Caledonia. Burial was in St Patrick’s Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. LAKE ODESSA ■ Albert C. Miller. 7B, of w« clovely Road. Grosse Pointe Farms, died Tuesday. Jan. 28, 1986 at a Lansing nursing home. He was born Aug. 26.1907. in Woodland, the 500 of Jesse and Mary (Beardsleei Miller He was a graduate ol Lakewood High School and Western Michigan University. He also attended Michigan State University He was employed by the federal governnienl as a milk marketing administrator and retired in 1972. He was a member of the Grosse Pointe Congregational Church He was married to Betty Hansen in Detroit; she preceded him in death in November 1982. His survivors include one daughter. Mrs Merrill (LeAnnal Edwards of Grand Ledge; three grandchildren; two brothers Russell of Falls Church, Va„ and Ernest of Engadine. Mich.; two sisters. Nettie Curds of Lake Odessa, and Gladys Spaulding of Warren; and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were on Friday, Jan. 31 ,t 3 p.m. at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorials have been established for lhe Congregational Chirch of Grosse Pointe and ftr lhe First Congregational church of Grand Ledge. Jonathon Paul Edwards MIDDLEVILLE - Jonathan Paul Ed­ wards, infant son of Paul and Penny Ed­ wards of Bassett Lake, Middleville, died Thursday. Jan. 30. 1986. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. at Roetman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia. Rev. Bernard Blair officiated with burial at Hooker Cemetery, Green LakeJonathan was bom on Jan. 28, 1986 in Grand Rapids. In addition to his parents Jonathon _ survived by his grandparents, Dan and Gladys Everett of Middleville, Paul and Bonnie Edwards of Hastings and Roy and Wilma Billington of Green Lake; great grandmothers, Gladys Barlow of Green Lake, Bertha Billington of Kalamazoo and Ruth Glaspie of Detroit; aunts, uncles and cousins. Obituaries, continued on page 10 Woodland News Gladys Crockford displayed 10 dolls she made and dressed at the doll show at Provincial House in Hastings last week. Her son and daughter-in-law. Robert and Virginia Crockford, brought her the dolls from Woodland, and stayed to enjoy lhe show. Dolls belonging to several other residents and employees were also displayed. After the doll show, the Woodland Crockfords had dinner in the Provincial House dining room with Gladys and the other residents. Lakewood School Public Education office announced there will be a free blood pressure clinic in the Woodland school library on Monday Feb. 10 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. A senior citizen dinner will be held at Woodland School 11:30 a.m. Feb. 13. The meal will be a baked chicken dinner. Denise Daniels plans to show slides to the guest after they have eaten. Reservations can be made or further information received by calling Norine Enz at 374-3155. Flu is still prevalent in the Woodland area, but the schools were closed this Monday because of icy roads while the blacktop roads were in passable shape, the gravel roads were very icy. Later in the day, the roads were sanded, and people were able to start moving around again after being shut in Saturday afternoon. Duane Bump spent Saturday evening pulling cars out of snow banks and ditches on Velte Road. Woodgrove Parish Church has announced they are planning a three-day spiritual growth rally with the Hope Church of the Brethren and the Sunfield Church of the Brethren The meetings will feature Olden Mitchell from Elkhart, Ind. The dates for the all-day workshops are Feb. 27,28, and March 1. Further details are available from Pastor Jerry Miller or any member of the congregation. Some Woodland area churches arc plan­ ning special services for Ash Wednesday on by Catherine Lucas Feb. 12. Woodgrove Church will hold a service at 7 p m Thi« service will use can­ dles to symbolize both the darkness which covered the earth after Christ’s crucifixion and the light of Christ which can never be put out. They will observe the Lord’s supper as part of this senice. Zion Luthern Church also plans to hold an Ash Wednesday service in the evening at 7 P Phyllis Baitinger is in Pennock Hospital where she has been since last week. Her daughter, Buffy, came home from Michigan State University for the weekend. Betty Lind (Mrs Russell) fell on ice in the parking lot of a restaurant at Woodbury Sunday afternoon. She and her husband were there for dinner following church. Her shoulder was badly injured, and she required surgery on Monday. Pastor CUf Randall. Claude and Mary Smith, Jerry and Carol Engle and Raul I Aho attended the Western Michigan Conference Convention of the American Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon in Muskegon. Mrs. Barbara Randall took their two children to her parents’ home in Muskegon on Saturday. Following the convention, Pastor Randall joined her and ate dinner with her family before returning borne. Stuart Kummaul was released from Pennock Hospital last Thtrsday. He was tkaen to the home of his daughter, Margene Guenther, in Kalamazoo following his release. Last Tuesday evening tbe Woodland Lions met at their den and enjoyed a meal prepared by Mrs. Boonie McLeod. A representative of a Grand Rapids insurance and investment company spoke to the group about investments and tax deductions. It was an interesting and informative talk. The same evening Lions wives were among dinner guests of Virginia Yonkers at her home in Lake Odessa. The ladies who enjoyed Mrs. Yorker’s hospitality were Ellen Miller, Cathy Lucas, Irene Moore, Marie Pickens, and Evelyn Goodrich. FREE TV... 3?9’E5 LIMITED TIME ONLY! Offer ends March 30. 1086 FREEBIWYV^ The Strickland Agency, Inc, T® ww K M 4 MW. <rt UMcWa hrnnm Craw Now at... 301 S. Michigan, Hastings Corner of Michigan & Center take Phone 945-3215 Free parking, front and rear • Ne «x>Msm tMabenti) • Kb S5B rip «ff m ai tor imap • Rmj daim uttM b mt effkB • to ^tneul atteitiM to al dabis WHEN YOU BUY A SAll Middleville Area ST. AUGUSTINI. Middleville, Rev MIDDLBVILLB FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M-37, Just north of Mid­ dleville. 795-9726 Rev. Wrniey Smith. Pastor Mark J Highman, Pastor of Youth and Bducation Sunday School » 45 am.; HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. *00 Morning Worahip 11 am.; Bvening Ser­ Powell Rd. Russell A Sarver Pastor. vice 8pm. Phone *45-9224 Worahip service 1020 4m . evening service 6 pja.. classes lor all PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 nt ages. 9.48 am. Sunday school Tuesday. Parmatae Rd. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Pboos BVI-1S85. Rev. Chariss Cottage Prayer Meeting 740 pan Doornbos, AwlMnnl Pastor. Phone CHURCH OP TH! NAZARINB. 1718 7*8-3466 Flrat Service * am.; church School 1915 am.; Second Service 11:18 am.; Evening Celebration 6 pm COLORTRAK 2000 CONSOLf* THE NEW LOOK FROM RCA... COLORTRAK 2000 Dowling Area portable Black COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev James B. 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Open house for college graduate set for Feb. 9 Kathy Boyce graduated from Aquinas College Dec. 20,1985. We are celebrating her achievement Feb. 9, 1986 from 1-4 p.m. at her parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Boyce, 1000 McArthur St., Lake Odessa. All friends and relatives are invited. Hastings resident to observe 85th birthday Mrs. Elrr)er Colvin, 627 N. Hanover St., will be celebrating her 85th birthday on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Colvin was employed at Bullings for several years and at Ben Franklin Store from 1951 until her retirement in 1974. She has six children, Floyd Colvin, Mrs. Robert (June) VanDenburg, Mrs. Win (Elaine) Steward and Mrs. Richard (Mert) Clark all of Hastings, Verna Lancaster of Lansing, and Doris Colvin of Nashville; 21 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Marriage Licenses: Chester Buhl, 21, Hastings and Shelley A. Brown, 37, Hastings. Steven White, 26, Hastings and Cynthia Curtis, 24, Hastings. Lenten Luncheon Series dates announced The Hastings Area Ministerial Association Lenten Luncheon Series will be held at the First Presbyterian Lesson Sharpe Memorial Hall, beginning on Thursday, Feb. 13 and continuing through Thursday, March 20. The lunch and service will begin at noon and conclude by 12:55 p.m. There is no charge for the lunch but a free will offering is received. The theme for the series is: “Jesus said, *1 AM’...’’ Thursday, Feb. 13 - “I Am - Bread” - John 6:35 - Allan Weenink, First Presbyterian Church. L) Thursday, Feb. 20 - "I Am - Light" - John 8:12 • Michael Anton, Grace Lutheran Church. Thursday, Feb. 27 - "I Am - Door" - John 10:9 - David Garrett, First Church of God. Thursday, March 6 - “I Am - Vine" - John 15:1 - Steve Reid, Love, Inc. Thursday, March 13 - “I Am - Way-TruthLife” - John 14:6, Phil Colburn, Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Thursday, March 20 - “I Am - Resurrec­ tion-Life’.’ - John 11:25, David Nelson - First United Methodist Church. Northland Optical Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled Frames Repaired or Replaced Prescription Sunglasses O Safety Glasses Contact Lens Supplies — Ask About our Children's Frame Warranty — 'Insurance Plans Blue Cross Provider Monday 8:30a.m. Io 7:00 p.m. Tuel.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 1510 North Broadway — Hastings — Call... 945-3906 by Tim Smith Ted Keniston might be eligible for remake of an old Bob Hope—Bing Crosby movie series. His first picture might be called "On U* Road to Zimbabwe". Keniston. a student at Hastings Hit” School, has spent the last six months, arK1 will spend five more in the middle of Africa* in the country of Zimbabwe. He is spending nearly a year in this very foreign country as partofa student exchange program sponsored by the Hastings Rotary Club. While it might come as a shock that a student from Hastings is spending his winter in Zimbabwe, no one was as surprised as Ted. His counselor at the high school, Mary Brown who helped arrange Keniston's program, said Ted was caught a little off guard by his placement. "I don’t think Zimbabwe was Ted's first choice," Brown said. "When he called to tell me where he was going I could tell there was a little uneasiness in his voice I think at first he was in a state of shock. He wanted to know what was a Zimbabwe and where it was," she said. But Keniston was intent on going on a new experience and he soon warmed to the idea of Zimbabwe. “I told him it was good to go places you've never been, or places you would never even think of going to. Someplace exotic, with the unknown. Then he began to get enthused about it,” she said. Judging from his recent letters sent home, Keniston has no regrets about the choice made to travel to Africa. Superlatives such as "great”, "fantastic” and "send more money” clue the reader in to the fact that Ted is not exactly waiting at the airport to come home. Keniston’s trip abroad was made possible through a donation by the Rotary Club, the first exchange student from Hastings area in many years, according to Brown. Brown explained that Ted came to her last year expressing an interest in the exchange program and asked to become involved. Because the Rotary program is less costly on lhe family, Brown suggested he try there first “The Rotary gives the student a chance to live with three or four different families and the program is much less costly on the family involved,” Brown said. So Ted applied and was accepted by the Hastings Rotary Club. Brown said that in addition to being one of the first in many years from Hastings to enter the exchange program, Keniston is also the first underclassman to become in­ volved. “Being that he is an underclassman will be a great advantage to both us and Ted. Now he can return to Hastings next year as a senior in high school and share and relate his experiences with other kids, and maybe catch an interest,” she said. Ted’s mother, Linda Hummell, said her son has written several times since he left in August and has been very excited each time. She said her son, also know as “Thumper” because of his accordian playing, did not go because of his music, but originally went because of his French class. She said his first choice was France, because of two years he has taken in French. But three years of French language is required to stay there. Many, many places down his list of choices, Keniston was matched with Zim­ babwe. Even then, Zimbabwe was almost can­ celled because of a bureaucratic snafu. Just days before he was scheduled to leave, Ted received a call informing him that the government of Zimbabwe cancelled the program and he would have to make a second choice. He qualified for Brazil, but needed dif­ ferent medical papers tocarry with him to go to that country. “We had to hurry and take him to the doctor and get everything arranged for Brazil,” Hummell said. The just before he was scheduled to leave for Brazil he recieved another call informing •>m that it would now be possible for him to 8° to Zimbabwe — the rest is history. In his last letter home Ted told of having •us fortune told by a witch doctor, which he called "really weird", of rock climbing, iishing for Tigerfish and what high school student would be complete without a pizza story. ‘ Except this pizza was without mozerella cheese. Hey, nobody said Zimbabwe was heaven. Ted Keniston is shown here with his ’adoptive’ family in Zimbabwe, wearing his school uniform. REPORT OF CONDITION Consolidating domestic and foreign subsidiaries of the National Bank of Hastings In the State of Michigan, at the close of business on December 31, 1985. Published in response to coll mode by Comptroller ofjhe Currency, under title 12, United States Code. Section 161. Charter Number 13857 Comptroller of the Currency 7th District STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES Thousands of Dollars — ASSETS — Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin.............................................. Interest-bearing balances ...................................................................................................... Securities............................................................................................................................................. Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell in domestic offices of the bank and of its Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and in IBFs ................................................................................................................................... Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income.................................................................... LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses.................................................................... LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve............................................................................... Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve................ Assets held in trading accounts........................................................................ •..................... Premises and fixed assets (Including capitalized leases)............................................. Other real estate owned............................................................................................................ Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies................ Customers’ liability tothis bank on acceptances outstanding................................... Intangible assets ............................................................................................................................. Other assets...................................................................................................................................... Total assets........................................................................................................................................ $1,915 1,200 8.859 none 10,931 109 none 10,822 none 610 none none none none 486 23,892 — LIABILITIES — Deposits: In domestic offices .................................................................................................................... Noninterest-bearing ............................................................................................................. 5.831 Interest-bearing.................................................................................................................................. 14,861 In foreign offices. Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs........................... Noninterest-bearing ............................................................................................................. none Interest-bearing...................................................................................................................... none Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase in domestic offices of the bank and of its Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and in IBFs ................................................................................... Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury........................................................................ Other borrowed money.......................................... Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases........................... Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding ......................................... Notes and debentures subordinated to deposits............................................................. Other liabilities......................................... «................................................................................... Total liabilities.................................................................................................................................. Limited-life preferred stock......................................................................................................... 20,692 none none none none none none none 279 20,971 none — EQUITY CAPITAL — Perpetual preferred stock........................................................................................................ Common stock......................................................................... .'...................................................... Surplus.................................................................................................................................................. Undivided profits and capital reserves.................................................................................. Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments..................................................... Total equity capital......................................................................................................................... Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, and equity capital .............................. ' none 450 500 1,971 none 2,921 23,892 NOTE: $200,000 U.S. Government Securities In the foregoing statement are pledged to secure Pidrik DepoeitsInduAv $22,582.02 of tfie Treasurer of the State of MfcMgan as required by Law. We, the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this statement off resources and liabilities. We declare that it has been examined by us, and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instructions and is true and correct. I, Marian K. Wurm, Cashier, of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Can­ dition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, Marian K. Wurm January 31, 1986 Directors ... David C. Wren Robert W. Sherwood Donald L. Haywood ^lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHIIH WBCH...Great Buys Bazaar COMING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 9 AM to 9 Community Building...Barry County Fairgrounds HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 12 big hours of Huge Savings! Final Winter Clearance! Bargains Galore! Thousands and thousands of dollars in merchandise under one roof! If you enjoy sidewalk sales, you’ll love this great indoor event! Enter the Free Drawing for a Chicago Get-Away Weekend! Don’t miss the one great annual event that brightens your February! ttas ^iHHiHhiiiiiiiiiniiiiuiiiiiBiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiwiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMniinnnnnniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini] 9999999999999^ �Pages - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February6,1986 what’s cookin ’ Ann Landers by Elaine Gilbert This Week Featuring... Displaying ‘body’ could be criminal Potato Lover’s Month February is Potato Lover’s Month. The potato has long been an under-rated vegetable, but recently it’s popularity has grown and it’s image has changed from plain to pretty terrific. Perhaps people are realizing that potatoes are partners with ingenuity. Because they are mild in flavor, they lend themselves to pairing with other foods for a substantial side dish or even a light supper. Today, potatoes are stuffed and plumped with all sorts of ingredients including cheeses, vegetables, meats and real and imitation bacon. Baked potato consumption at home in­ creased about seven percent between 1983-84 while away-from-home consumption in­ creased a booming 30-percent, according to MRCA Information Services. The Michigan Potato Industry Commission points out that the potato has relatively few calories by itself and is a remarkably comprehensive nutritious food, providing a full range of needed vitamins and minerals and even enough protein to support an active lifestyle. Potatoes are nutrient-rich in such essentials as vitamin C, vitamin B-6, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, iodine, folic add, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, copper and zinc. Although potatoes don’t contain as much protein as red meat, their protein has a high biological value. Because of the excellent amino-acid balance in potatoes, the body naturally makes efficient use of the protein that is there. The state's potato commission also offers some interesting tips when using potatoes: Stretch hamburger and food budgets with low-cost potatoes by adding shredded potatoes to hamburger patties and meatloaf. “You get more servings and the extra nutritional value of the potato,’’ said the commissioa When boiling potatoes, use as little water as possible (about one-inch) to prevent loss of nutrients. Use a saucepan with tightfitting lid so water won’t boil away during cooking. If you’re on a diet, use skim milk in mashed potatoes. The commission also says that baked potatoes should not be wrapped in foil because this steams them instead of baking the potatoes. It suggests placing potatoes directly on an oven rack or on a cookie sheet A medium potato will bake in 45-minutes at 400-degrees (adjust the lime according to the temperature variance of your own oven). Pierce the skin of each potato in several places with the tines of a fork before baking to allow steam to escape rnd prevent bur­ sting. Never throw away left over potato water when boiling potatoes. Use the water to add vitamins, minerals and flavor to soups, sauces, breads, cakes and other baked goods The following recipes are from the Betty Crocker Kitchens and can be prepared either in your conventional or microwave oven. Broccoli-Cheddar Potatoes Ingredients: 4-medium baking potatoes (1Mb to2 pounds), margarine or butter, dairy sour cream, 1-cup small broccoli flowerets, cooked until crisp-tender and drained; 4 or 5 medium mushrooms, sliced; 1-cup shredded Cheddar cheese; V4<up Bac Os imitation bacon Prick potatoes with fork to allow steam to escape. Bake potatoes in a 400-degree oven until tender, 45 to 60-minutes. Cut one-potato lenthwise into halves; place halves, cut sides up and touching each other, on ungreased cookie sheet Repeat with remaining potatoes. Make several slits in surfaces of potatoes with knife. Spread with margarine; top with sour cream, treating two halves as one, top each potato with broccoli, mushrooms, cheese and imitation bacon. Bake until cheese is melted and vegetables are hot, eight to 10-minutes. Yields four-servings. Microwave directions: Choose potatoes that are oval in shape (rather than long) and of similar size. Prick potatoes and arrange about two-inches apart in circle in microwave oven. Microwave uncovered on high (100-percent) until tender, 11 to 13 minutes. Let stand five-minutes. Continue as directed except — place halves on 12-inch round microwavable plate. Microwave until cheese is melted, 24 to 34 minutes. Cheesy-Veggie Potatoes Ingredients: 4-medium baking potatoes, 4-cup chopped onion, 2-cloves garlic, crushed; 1-Tablespoon margarine or butter; *4-cup creamed cottage cheese (small curd), =4-cup shredded Swiss cheese, 4-cup shredded carrots, 4-cup Bac Os imitation bacon, 3-Tablespoons finely chopped green pepper, 2-teaspoons lemon juice, 1-teaspoon seasoned salt, dash of pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. k Prick potatoes with fork to allow steam to escape. Bake potatoes in 400-degree oven until tender, 45 to 60-minutes (or you may microwave potatoes). Afterwards, cut potatoes lengthwise into halves; scoop out insides, leaving thin shells. Place shells on ungreased cookie sheet. Mash potatoes in large bowl until no lumps remain. Code and stir onion and garlic in margarine in eight-inch skillet over medium- V6 tO, continued from page 1 work, she said. Walton said there has been some discussion of laying that policeman off but “personally I don’t want to do that." "I don’t want to do away with downtown enforcement.’' Walton said she will not call her special committee together again until after next week’s regular council meeting. In a written statement,the chamber president said that “naturally I am disap­ pointed at the mayor's veto, because everyone thought that at long last a basis for meter removal — at least on a trial basis — had been worked out. “I can fully appreciate where the mayor is coming from. He does, indeed, have the duty to see that the general administration and financial soundness of the city is upheld. "Furthermore I give him a great deal of credit for his courtesy in personally notifying me as chamber president of his veto decision. That’s really ’class’ and goes a long way, in my opinion, in substantiating his statement that when the enforcement and financial problems of meter removal can be better answered, he will eagerly support the decision’. “That gives us lhe basis for continued Rood communications with the city, und u. u.t dition to the council’s own Public SaMyend, Parking Commitlee, I would hope the mayor would keep the special downtown parking committee he named in place for their continued input. “I remain convinced that lhe survival of a healthy retail community in small town cAitned &or The Heart Surprise Your Valentine with... l/alentineoLoue oLinei n Ttie Hastings Banner Glw cupId a (wiping hand with a LOVE LINE In Th. Hmtinc. Compow your own mauoga o.t th. coupon provided. and moll to Th. HMttlK* ■—nr, P.O. Box B, Hatting., Ml 49058. A >p«clal column will app^r In th. February 13th l>»u«. Exprutt your filing, to your wife. hu.bond. parent*, relative*. teacher*, be*! friend. or anyone who you would Ilk. to *oy THANKS for being *o nice. Th. co.t is lovingly low" |lMt *1.00 for 10 word* (odditlonol word. S' each). Payment* MUST accompany your menage. or be paid low heat until tender. Mix potatoes, onion mixture and the remaining ingredients, except Parmesan cheese; fill shells with potato mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; top with additional imitation bacon if desired. Bake until golden, about 20-minutes. Yields four servings. America includes me removal of such customer irritants as parking meters. Of­ fering free customer parking is only one of a series of things small towns must offer, but it is a good beginning. In this day and age of free parking in all the malls, customers no longer expect they’ll have to feed parking meters for the privilege of shopping their local downtown, no more than they'd expect to find parking meters in their Felpausch or Big Wheel parking lots. “Many other smaller cities have already removed their meters, and to remain competitive, Hastings must do this too. In light of the mayor’s veto, well just have to find another way of doing this, and I believe it can be done. “A good starting pdnt might be for the reworking of line items within the city budget so as to delete at least part of the $22,000 police officer enforcement from the present auto parking budget. Enforcement of the parking meters has never been on a full­ time basis. Therefore, to understand what the true net loss of revenue is projected to be, lhe Chamber of Commerce needs a more realistic set of figures to look at. In last week’s Banner story concerning the dog that drowned in the Thornapple River, the owner’s name should have been spelled: Earnest Bolen. He lives at 327 N. Broadway and his two step-children, Tammy Miller, 13 and Scott Miller, 11 were first on the scene to try to save their dog’s life. Dear Ann Landers: In a recent column you told a woman who had a very strong in­ clination to display her beautiful body to the delivery boy, the postman, and in fact, any male who showed up at the door, that she was out of the reach of the law, so long as she didn’t seduce a minor. I would like you to know that she would be in big trouble if she lived in Florida. I am enclosing evidence based on a case that was handled by our firm. The decision was that lhe defendant, a male who answered the door wearing nothing but a smile and encountered a 7-year-old girl selling Girl Scout cookies, committed a lewd and lascivious act even though nothing out of the way was said or done. Although each case is judged on its own merits, it is clear that if Ms. Body Beautiful exposes herself to the delivery boy and he is a minor she also exposes herself to criminal prosecution. I respectfully suggest that if Ms. B.B. is unable to overcome her compulsion to display her naked body she consider visiting a nudist colony. -RJP.G., Chief Assistant, Public Defender, Highlands County, Fla. DEAR R.P.G.: You were right on the money when you said, “Each case is judged on its own merits." It is also a fact that laws on indecent behavior vary according to locality. Thanks forexposing the facts, if you will pardon the expression. ‘What if’40 years later Dear Ann: This is for the woman in California who ended an affair with a married man and after 10 years still thinks about the "what ifs* and “if onlys." She asked if you knew of a magic switch that could turn off that ever-present longing. Perhaps my story will help her. I met the love of my life when I was 22. He was 42 and married. Today I am 64. He is 84. His poor sick wife is still with him. As recently as last night he repeated that familiar line: "Please wait for me, darling, we win have a life together one of these days. Just be patient’* Just how much longer does he think he will live? The man is full of arthritis and has a devil of a time getting out of a chair. He repeats himself constantly and can never remember what he did with his eyeglasses. I must have been nuts to allow him to keep me on the string this long. Somehow, the years just flew by and before I knew it he was an old man and I was no spring chicken. Several months ago when 1 told him what a fool I had been, he said, “If you want to meet someone else go ahead, but you will never find anyone who loves you more than I do." Please tell me, Ann, who am I going to meet at age 64, after giving this man 42 years of my life? I wouldn’t know how to act around another man. I’d give anything if I could turn the clock back to when I was 22.1 would have told him to call me up when his divorce was final. Sign me - 20-20 HINDSIGHT IN CORPUS CHRISTI. DEAR CORPUS: Hundreds of women wrote from the same old leaky canoe, but you said it best. Thanks for writing. CB chat goes too far Dear Ann Landers: It all started when I was talking on the CB to some guy. We were kidding around and another guy interrupted and asked me to get on another channel, so I did. He informed me that guy No. 1 was a notorius woman chaser, also married, and to steer clear of him. I said, “Thanks, I owe you one." The next night tbe second guy and I talked again. He said he’d like to collect what I owed him. What was that, I asked. "A kisa," he said. To make a long story short, we talked for about a week and decided to meet for a quick lunch. When I saw him I almost flipped. He was drop-dead good-looking and had a terrific smile. You can guess the rest. The quick lunch ended in a motel and we were there for five hours. When I got home and started to fix supper I fell so ashamed I’d like to have died. To make matters worse, my husband came home with a bouquet of red roses. The guilt is killing me, but I’m afraid if I confess it will ruin our marriage. My busband is very straight and would never forgive me for fooling around. He’d throw it up to me for the rest of my life. I need advice. - Felling Rolten In MD. Dear MD: Confess to a clergyman and vow never again to do anything so reckless and foolish. Your story is evidence that there is no such thing as a free lunch. Why have children? Dear Ann: I feel blessed because I can stay at home with my children. My husband and I barely make ends meet, but we believe my being home is very important. My professional background is medical sc I volunteered to help in the school clinic. 1 cannot tell you how many very sick children lie in that clinic because they have working mothers who cannot or will not pick them up when called. The school policy states that if a child is running a temperature we must phone the child’s guardian and ask him or her to take the yomgster home. We have only a four-bed clinic and cannot use it as a baby-sitting service. I have been there when we have had six and seven sick kids whose parents would not come to get them. I called one mother whose child was running a 102-degree temperature. Her response was, "Well, what can I do about it?” The children are not only getting sick at school, they are being sent to school sick. My question is this: If you don’t want to be bothered, why on earth did you have children? I realize there are situations where mothers must work to put bread on the table because there is no other source of income, but I beg of you, please make arrangeme’-ts for your children when they are ill. Put an ad in the paper for a retired lady or ask a neighbor if you can pay her to take care of your child if you can’t stay at home. Have that person’s name on the child's clinic card so She may pick up the child when he is 111. Don’t yell at the clinic worker. We are donating our time to take care of your child while you make money at your job. There is nothing sadder thana sick child. Please don’t make him or her stay at school ill. Frustrated Plenty. Dear Fins: Thanks for a letter that should score some bull’s-eyes around the country. If any woman wanders if "Frustrated" is talking to you, she probably is Ann Landers discusses teenage drinking its myths, its realities. Learn the facts by reading "Booze and You-For Teen-Agera Only," by Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, Illinois, 60611. Going to a wedding? Giving one? Or standing up in one? Even if you’re already married Ann Landers' “New Brides' Guide" will answer questions about today's wed­ dings. For a copy, send $2, plus a long, self­ addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, Illinois, 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE. Library showing films on Saturday Hastings Public Library present two children’s classics in the February edition of its monthly film series. The films, "Milliom of Cats" and "Norman the Doorman" will be shown at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 and run for half an hour. FOURTHANNUAL WOMEN’S TRADE SHOW ATTENTION AU WOMEN: Do you own your business? Are you o portner? If so, you will want to have a booth in this annual trade show. Fill out and mail the form below, or call for further information: Ruth Hughes at 852-1978 or Marge Maynard at 721 -8826. COMPOSE YOUR OWN VALENTINE MESSAGE.. IT’S EASY TO DO!!! Hfntnjmtefnneeeht--. ''“mondOod W**OV«yOol ui. Sofl/od/ fl’Chord Jim r • The show will be MARCH 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Building in Hastings. Cost is $30.00 for full booth, $20.00 for half booth. Make checks pay­ able to Hastings Business and Profes­ sional Women's Club. NAME______________________________________________ BUSINESS______________ _______________________ _____ ADDRESS ______________ 1___________________________ CITY________________ ___________________ _________ hod I .Uh । couW b, n«xi year. ar»c Jimmy. 3rd. grade Room 210 Marge Maynard mail to 9548 BEDFORD ROAD. DOWLING MICHIGAN 49050 Sponsored by Hastings B.P. W. More news every week I Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 6,1986— Page? From Time to Time... by...Esther Walton ^yUArTHELOS^ DIET CENTER®. Hastings girl killed in airplane crash 50 years ago Last week the nation was saddened by the tragic deaths of the astronauts. The tragic deaths filled the nation with sadness and despair. The officials started an in­ vestigation In to the causes while the nation mourned. Fifth years ago, Hastings had a pioneer in aviation. Miss Yvonne Trego, who was killed in a tragic air crash. The article reporting her episode covered the exact same ground as the present day tragedy: Seldom has a death caused such shock and sadness in our community as that of Yvonne Trego’s, the pretty, attractive and popular Hastings girl who lost her life in the fatal airplane crash near Burbank California. Christmas week in 1936. Yvonne was 23 years old July 1,1936. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Trego (Vera Cole), 110 East State Road, and at­ tended the Hastings schools, graduating with the class of 1931. The same year she entered training al Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, taking the three year course, and graduated in 1934. She went to Ann Arbor for additional work and then accepted a position on the staff of Herman Kiefer Hospital, Detroit Yvonne returned to Hastings last spring with the intention of being married during the summer to Charles Kelley, of Detroit after he had graduated from the engineering department of the University of Michigan. But both concluded it would be wiser to wait another year until he was established in his work. She then later applied for a position as air hostess with United Air Lines and passed every test with flying colors. She began work in July, first being assigned to the Chicago-Omana division; later being transferred on the Cheyenne run and then to the west coast. Yvonne was enthusiastic about her job from the beginning, always reiterating that she “loved her work,’- and that ground duty had entirely lost its charm for her. The air lines job furnished just the amount of variety, adventure and association with interesting people to make special appeal to her. She had spent all her life in Hastings up to the time of her high school graduation. She took an active part in all school affairs, and was very popular with her fellow students and teachers. She had natural charm »nd friendly manner that made special appeal and her vivacity and abundant spirits made her* beloved by all. She leaves a happy memory with everyone. Her parents, her sisters, her grandmother, and her fiance on whom the blow falls heaviest, have the sympathy of the entire community. The United Air Lines plan on which she was serving as hostess crashed Sunday evening (Dec. 28th). First indication of trouble came at 7:36 o’clock when pilot Edwin W. Blom asked the United Air Terminal control tower for a radio beam to help him guide through a rain storm. The tower operator asked his position. Blom replied: "Wait a minute." Nothing else was heard. Next day lhe wreckage of the plane was sighted from the air about twenty minutes northwest of Burbanks by R.E. Dickinson and his brother in a search plane. They reported the wings of the craft on a ledge with the fuselage apparently undamaged resting lower down the slope. An ominous fact was that no searcher reported any signs of life about the craft. The ravine into which the plane crashed is located four miles from the nearest road and is so inaccessible that it can only be reached afoot. Searching planes circled overhead as a guide to the rescue party. From the evidence available, United AbLines officials said that Pilot Blom ap­ parently had struck the top of Oak Mountain while trying to reach an open landing space in the San Fernando Valley just two ridges away. Here the wings were broken loose while the fuselage hurtled down the slope, ripping through a growth of scrub oak. It apparently struck the bottom of the ravine with terrific force, bounced a short distance up the slope and then slid back to the bottom. Wreckage was strewn about for a distance of nearly 1,000 yards. The first man at the scene of the accident, L.F. Atwood, reported the interior of the plane as "just a scrambled mass of humanity." The Union Air Terminal at Burbanks, about twenty miles from Los Angeles, is a broad flat field bordered by jagged foothills which extended back into a semi-desert country, broken by low mountain ranges and valleys. From the stand point of emergency lan­ ding, the region near the airport might be classified as dangerous. Under the normal conditions and even in bad weather with the assistance of radio beams, landing can be made without difficulty, particularly if it were easing down from high altitude for a landing. Previously to calling for radio beam. Pilot Blom had advised the airport that be would arrive about seven minutes behind schedule. The plane was within ten minutes flight from Burbanks when it crashed. Hundreds attended the funeral sen-ices for Yvonne, conducted at the Presbyterian church, there was no space left in the church. To retrieve the bodies, it was necessary to carry the bodies 900 feet on stretchers, six men to a stretcher, up the sleep mountain slopes to pack horses and buckboards, and then along tortuous trails six miles, from where ambulances transported them to San Frernando, Calif, mortuaries. It was estimated that 2,500 people crowded the highway at tbe point where the bodies were brought out... Patrols were necessary to handle the throng. Several inquiries are under way to find if possible, the cause of the crash. Yvonne’s tragic death was a terrible blow to her parents and family. Historic Photo of the Week— JOANNE VanDAM g ‘Parents of Special Needs Children’ hold 1st meeting Library has tax forms available Hastings Public Library has federal and state income tax forms to meet most reporting needs. Forms are displayed on a long table on tbe main floor of the library and in a wall rack to the lef tof the table. For people who cannot find a form readily available on the table, specialized forms have been provided to photocopy for the cost of ten cents a page. These are stored at the circulation desk and can be requested of the library staff. Instruction publications and booklets are also available for study in the library, for short term circulation, or for photocopying. To aid the perplexed taxpayer in filling out the complicated forms, librarian Barbara Scbondelmayer has purchased two copies of the 1986 edition of “JJC Lasser's Your In­ come Tax.” Also available is a cassette tape giving instructions for the 1040, 1040EZ, 1040A, and Schedules A, B, and W, plus tax tips for military and veterans. Finally, the library staff has I.R.S. tollfree telephone numbers tax payers can call for information and assistance. group herself with help from parents of her preschool students. DeLong explained, “Our group hopes to fill a need in our community. Parenting a handicapped child is often a shattering ex­ perience for the entire family unit Friends and extended family members often try to help by telling the parents “there’s nothing wrong." Often, closest friends quit calling because they don’t know how to help. Parents suddenly find themselves coping with a special child without their familiar support circle. “We hope this group can help fill this void and provide new chan nt's to help the parents cope," DeLong said. The parents are often flooded with advise on how to help their child. They are usually overwhelmed with - all the professionals who are talking at them about a condition that is foreign to them. But these same professionals have little advise on the day-today stress that the parents endure on a daily basis. The group hopes to provide a way to help parents deal realistically with daily A Counselor Who Cares Position Open Must be outgoing, warm and likes working with people. Ability to type and work with figures. Preferably over 35 years old. Send qualifications to... & a Your personal counselor will guide you day by day through a structured nutritionally balanced program Our average weight-loss is 17-25 pounds in six weeks Dieters come in daily for private weigh-ins and consultation, on a 1-1 basis, with lots of motiva­ tion Our program is a full service, five phase program, with lifetime maintenance You will not suffer the sensations of hunger or self deprivation Call today for a free no-obligation consultation The meeting concluded with a movie titled, "Living With Martin.” The movie portrayed a couple discussing their daily lives, and how ithad to be changed to meet Martins* special needs. The group will meet next in February. Date and time will be announced. All parents with special needs children are urged to attend. Interested parents should call Teddy Soya 945-9304, Patty Clough 948-2216, or Linda DeLong 852-9374. for Weight Conscious Person ;'.-j If you could lose weight by yourself — you would have done so by now. stress. FULL-TIME PROFESSIONAL 'CZ8? I have been a Diet Center counselor for over 5 years and helped hundreds of men, women and children reach their desired weight goal and best of all taught them how to keep their weight off. I understand dieters, as I have overcome my own weight problem, and maintained my new weight, the Diet Center Way. I cannot think of any­ thing more rewarding than helping dieters reach their goals and teaching them how to maintain their new weight. I could not lose weight by myself, and if you are having a difficult time, let us help you. It could change your life ! 11 The Hastings Wool Boot Co. was located in this building along the Thornapple River on what is now East Railroad Street. The building was torn down in the 1970’s by Summit Steel, which is located at the site. The Hastings Banner, in preparation for the sesquicentennial celebra­ tion this year is compiling historical photos for publication. If you have photos which could be used, the Banner asks that you drop them off at 1952 N. Broadway. All photos will be copied and returned. The first monthly meeting of “Parents of Special Needs Children" met Wednesday Jan. 29 at the Barry Intermediate Building. It was attended by 15 people. The meeting was led by Linda DeLong. She began lhe You’re going to make it this time — and best of all — We will teach you how to keep those pounds off! 1615 S. Bedford Rd. (Hwy. 37) (Next to Cappon Oil) """ Phone 948-4033 this Saturday and Every Saturday Thereafter. AD NO. 102, c/o REMINDER P.O. 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And with 4 of the final 5 ballgames within their own friendly confines, the Saxons (5-10 overall, 3-7 league) stand a better than average shot at leap-frogging past the Wildcats, Harper Creek, and Sturgis into fourth place. Sturgis is 6-2, 2 full games ahead of the Saxons, while Albion is 5-5 and Harper Creek 3-7. The schedule favors Hastings, which among current first division teams has only Sturgis (Feb. 21) remaining on its slate — and the Saxons beat them 64-60 back on Jan. by Steve Vedder Jack Longstreet says the word is out amongst Twin Valley teams — words which will turn his team s last 5 games into real battles. Which is fine because the Hastings junior varsity basketball team is in possession of all the guns. Longstreet's Saxons have captured 15 straight ballgames this winter including 10 in the Twin Valley. With only 5 games to go, 4 of which are at home, the longtime Hastings coach said his team has a legitimate shot at an unbeaten season. "I think so," said Longstreet. "Unless we have some sort of flat streak, I think at this point I'd be surprised if we lost 1 or 2 games. "But we have to take this 1 game at a time. The kids told me they wanted an unbeaten season, but the word is out and the other teams will be looking for us.” So far that’s all Twin Valley teams have been doing to the Saxons: looking. Of the team’s 15 games, only 3 were honest down-tothe-wire nailbiters. For example, last Tuesday against Lakeview the Saxons found themselves down 28-24 at the half as by as many as 12 into the third period. But a 23-11 fourth quarter spurt quickly erased the Spartans. Earlier in tbe year at Hillsdale, Hastings found themselves down 18-15 at the half, but a 28-8 third period advantage cancelled out the Hornets. And finally last Friday against Marshall, Hastings was tied 28-28 at the half and led only 31-32 after 3 periods. But the Saxons outscored the visitors 17-10 over the last 8 minutes to grab lhe win. This year's success comes on the heels of an 18-2 mark in 1984-85 and leads to the in­ variable questions as to which team is better. Longstreet said both teams had attributes. "That's a tough question," he said. "Last year we had 3 outstanding players, but this year we have more balanced scorers. We have 4 players capable of double figures. "Another benefit is that we have more depth this year. We have up »o9 players who can do the job." As far as rebounding and defensive abilities, the teams are more or less equal, said Longstreet. "At times (lastyear) I think we won more games on defense, but this year if you look at the statistics, scoring-wise we're holding the teams down," said Longstreet "But I think there was more talent at the jayvee level last year. ” Sports Saxon wrestlers prepare for Twin Valley Conference meet with ‘winning’ hopes Rob Longstreet (35) of the Hastings junior varsity team tosses In a twopointer against Marshal! last week. The Saxons remain undefeated with 5 games left on the schedule. (Photo by Mike Hook) Longstreet this particular group works extremely well as a unit "I would say this particular team as far as teamwork and working the ball, is one of the best groups I’ve had," said Longstreet. Individually, last year’s jayvee team produced 1985-86 varsity starters Mike Brown, Mike Karpinski and Dan Willison. Longstreet said it is always difficult to predict if jayvee players turn into either immediate or longterm help for the varsity. "It depends," said Longstreet. "The potential is there for 2-3 players to slip in and contribute right away." Any of the team’s 5 starters could con­ tribute to the varsity next year. Point guard Kent Gee, averaging 14 points and 7 assists per game, and forward Rob Longstreet, who Hastings Frosh fall to Lakeview, 46-31 Lakeview broke open a close game with a 15-6 spurt in the third quarter and went on to beat Hastings’ freshman team 46-31. With the game tied 18-18 at the half, Lakeview scored 15 of the 21 third period points and held on in the fourth quarter to knock off the Saxons. Doug Maurer scored 8 points to lead Hastings while Gary Parker and Jason Miller added 6 each. averages 12 points and 5 assists, head the team. Forward Mark Matthews, the team’s leading rebounder and third leading scorer, is another key as are fellow starters Scott Turnbull and Scott Weller, both noted rebounders and defensive performers. Mark Atkinson is a valuable sixth man. Longstreet admitted you have to be relatively content with any team which is undefeated two-thirds of the way through its schedule. "Yes, I’m satisfied," he said. "I still think we need to improve individually and as a. team defensively, but as for teamwork and competition I’m pleased with what this team has done." Saxon spikers fall to Marshall, L’view in volleyball action The Hastings volleyball team lost to Marshall 12-15,15-2,11-15 and Lakeview 3-15, 8-15 last week. Against the Redskins. Brenda Morgan had 20 points including serving 13 straight points. She added 2 aces, 1 kill and 1 block. Suzie Carlson added 6 points including 5 kills and Vai Dakin had 5 points. Against Lakeview, Morgan had 4 points and a block. Hastings coach Kelly Yarger said her team played inconsistent against Marshall. "We had our chances to win, but we couldn’t gel our passes or serves in,'r said Yarger. “Lakeview is just a good team." The team also participaed in the Wayland Invitational losing 6 of 8 matches. Hastings beat Lowell twice 15-5, 15-11, but lost to Lakewood 15-13,15-3; Hamilton 17-15, 15-7; and Wayland 15-2, 15-9. Carlson had 18 points, 4 blocks, 4 aces, 2 kills while Sue Meyers had 12 points. Freshmen volleyball team goes 2-4 at meet Wrestlers put on demonstration The Hastings wrestling team was a guest of the Algonquin Lake Com­ munity Association as Its 1986 Winterfest held recently, Pictured is Hastings coach Dave Furrow and several of his players as they display several wrestling moves and techniques. Numerous Indoor events were held and outdoor events including skiing, ice skating and sliding. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! Saxon sports at a glance February 7 February? February 8 February 8 February 10 February 11 14. Also remaining are Hillsdale (Feb. 14) and Harper Creek (Feb. 28). Hastings also has iIs annual non-league affair with Delton on Feb. 18 to round out its schedule. Hastings has been playing decent basketball since ending an 8-garr.e iosing skid 5 weeks ago. Since that time ‘die Saxons have captured 4 of 6 — including 3 in a row at one point — and have patched up some of the team’s major deficiencies like inconsistent defense and poor field goal shooting. Since switching to a 3-guard offense 2 weeks ago the Saxons are averaging 66 points per game with the trio of Mike Brown, VOLLEYBALL at Albion..................................... 5:30 p.m. BASKETBALL Albion......................................... 6:00 p.m. WRESTLING Twin Valley at Albion VOLLEYBALL at Wayland (JV)....................... 9:00 o.m. VOLLEYBALL at Lakewood WRESTLING Delton........................................... 5:30 p.m. The Hastings freshmen volleyball team dropped a 15-7, 15-10 decision to Lakeview while splitting with Harper Creek 8-15,15-13 and Sturgis, 12-15, 15-13. Against the Beavers, Kelli Tebo served 6 points and Denise Madden 5. In the Sturgis match, Stacy Jordan led Hastings with 5 points. ~ Amy Bancroft led Hastings with 9 points against Lakeview. " Hastings recently won an exciting 3-game set against St. Philip, 17-15, 3-15, 15-10. Tebo and Jordan led Hastings servers with 7 and 6 points respectively. Roses wins14-team local pool tournament Bob and Gayle Rose captured first place in a 14-team pool tournament held last Sunday at the Blarney Stone Bar. Ed Noyce and Deb Heacock finished second while Hoot Gibson and Karen Dull Morgan took third. The next tournament will be Sunday March 9. Signup is at noon and play begins at 1 p.m. " ° Freeport Recreation Assoc, electing officers Feb. 10 ' The annua) election of members to the Freeport Recreation Association will be held Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Freeport Village Council Hall. Anyone that plays ball in Freeport is welcome to come. Despite only a 2-4 dual meet record, Hastings wrestling Coach Dave Furrow says his team stands an excellent chance at winning this Saturday’s Twin Valley meet. "With the way our team has wrestled in tournaments, if we put 12 people on the mat, 11 of them could place," said Furrow. The veteran Saxon coach, who is stepping down after this season, said various illnesses and injuries have hurt his team in tbe last 2 weeks. But after 5 straight days of being home because of the weekend and 3 snow days,, his wrestlers should go into the meet in top shape. “We have the realistic talent to finish either first or second,” said Furrow, who noted Monday's practice consisted of only 3 healthy wrestlers. “It comes down to whether we’re healthy.” Rod Redman, who recently had 6 stitches put in his finger, and Earl Thompson, out 3 weds with a broken thumb, may be available for the meet. Furrow said Hastings could have up to 5 or 6 league champs. Floyd Gates at 156 has compiled an outstanding 26-4-1 mark and has either major dedsioned or pinned all his league opponents. Another title possibility is Archie Leatherman, a returning league champ who has gone 25-3-1 with 2 tourney titles this year. _ Redman (17-6-1) has only 1 loss in league play while Thompson (20-5) is unbeaten in limited league action. Lyle Gross (16-10), Mike Hafer (17-14) and Tom Bolo (10-10-1) should also contribute heavily to the team’s league meet fortunes. As for the rest of the Twin Valley, Sturgis (7-0) comes in unbeaten while Hillsdale (6-1) and Harper Creek (5-2) are two of the other top teams. Furrow, however, likes Hillsdale and Marshal], winner of 2 tournaments, as the favorites. Furrow said the Twin Valley traditionally produces state placers and is strong again this season. "The Twin Valley has produced one or more state champions and when you con­ sider there are 13 weight classes and 160 Class B schools, that isn’t bad," said Furrow. ‘It’s a pretty strong league and it’s stronger than it was last year.” In a tuneup for Saturday’s Twin Valley meet, the Saxons saw their league rpcord drop to 2-4 with a 41-33 loss to Harper Creek. The team, however, fared better in a pair of non-league meets by beating Allegan 39-25 and Hudsonville Unity 54-18. Hastings is now 12-5 in all matches. Against Harper Creek, tbe Saxon winners were Rob Retaan at 132, Archie Leather­ man at 138, Floyd Gates at 155, Wayne Meade at 167, Mike Stout at 198 and Matt Spencer at heavyweight. The wins by Redman, Stout and Spencer were pins. In the non-league meet against Hud­ sonville, Tom Bolo at 119, Redman, Leatherman, Gates, Lyle Gross at 185, Stout, and Spencer all won — Redman, Gates, Meade and Gross by pins. In the 14-point win over Allegan, Mike Hafer at 112, Paul Austin at 119, Bolo, Redman, Leatherman, Gates, Stout and Spencer all won and all were pins except for Austin, which was a forfeit. Hastings ... Harper Creek 105 112 119 126 132 138 145 155 167 185 198 Hwt Craig Nichols lech, fall by Don Dishman............... 326 Mihe Hafer superior dec by Todd Bishop ............. 315 James Thompson pinned by Brian Certright......... 2:49 Hastings Forfeit Rob Redman pinned Todd Mantes.......................... 195 Archie Leatherman tech, fall Tony Latshaw........... 18-2 Courtney Olsen pinned by Jim Trtckovic............... 395 Floyd Gates pinned Mike Parker............................ 2:38 Wayne Meade dec Jerrod Johanns..........................7-6 Lyle Gross pinned by Greg Founlain.................... 327 Mike Stout pinned Jim Slayton.............................. 320 Matt Spencer pinned Brian Brown...................... 200 vdNIOR VARSITY 132 145 155 167 185 Troy Ziegler pinned by Richard Lee........................ 207 Ken Atkina pinned by Tod Glen.............................. 233 John Gergen pinned Todd Scharwz......................... 559 Jim Lenz pinned Tony McGee.................................. 1^8 Cliff Clouse pinned by David West phill................. 300 Andy Jenkins and Mike Karpinski ac­ counting for 44 of those points. Defensively, aside from letdowns against Coldwater and Hillsdale (72 points), Hastings is allowing only 60 points per game. Following last Friday's stunning 63-50 upset of Marshall, Saxon coach Denny O’Mara crossed his fingers and said his young and inconsistent team may have turned the comer. "I think probably that was the first time all year we played solid defense for the entire game,” he said. "It’s something we had done on occasion, but not consistently." Area Standings - Scorers SMAA Bronson................................. 8-0 (12-2) Olivet....................................... 8-1(11-2) St. Philip................................... 4-4 (7-8) Bellevue................................... 4-5 (6-8) Pennfield................................. 3-6 (4-9) Maple Valley.......................... 2-7(3-11) Springfield................................1-7 (3-9) TWIN VALLEY Coldwater..............................9-1 (11-2) Marshall................................. 7-3 (10-3) Lakeview............................... 7-3(10-5) Sturgis................................... 6-4(10-5) Albion.......................................5-5 (5-7) Harper Creek............................3-7 (6-9) Hastings.................................. 3-7(5-10) Hillsdale.................................0-10(3-11) LEADINQ SCORERS Brown, Hastings................ 15-324-21.6 O'Mara, Lakewood.............13-257-19.8 Ringler, Delton....................11-180-16.4 Slple, Maple Valley............ 14-227-16.2 Gearhart, Maple Valley... 14-198-14.1 Jenkins, Hastings.............. 15-198-13.2 Fox, Middleville.................. 12-158-13.2 Shellenbarger, Lakewood 13-165-12.6 Junior High wrestlers beat Wayl and, 38-29, finish with 5-2 dual meet record Hastings ended the junior high wrestling season with a 38-29 win over Wayland. The team finishes with a 5-2 dual meet record. Picking up wins for Hastings were Thomas Bell at 101, Eric Endsley at 115, and Travis Turnes at heavyweight. Hastings picked up 4 wins by forfeit and also forfeited twice. Pairings announced for junior high cage tournament in Pennfield, Feb. 10-15 The Hastings Junior High seventh and eighth grade basketball teams have been assigned draws in next week’s Pennfield Invitational scheduled to be held Feb. 10-15. Hastings will play Coldwater on Feb. 11 with the seventh grade game slated for 4:15 to be followed by the eighth graders. All games are at Pennfield High School. In tuneup games for the tournament, the seventh graders beat Ionia 50-23. Bob Huver led the winners with 16 points and Karl Gielarowski added 8 points and 9 rebounds. The eighth graders swept Delton in a pair of games with the A team winning 55-29 and the B team taking a 35-17 win. Kirk Ziegler scored 18 for the B team’s win while Warren Ulrich added 6 and had 11 rebounds. In the A team’s win, Tom Vos and Scott Hubbert had 23 and 21 pointe respecvely. The reventh graders beat Delton 49-21 behind 12 points by Dave Oom, 10 from Greg Endsley and 8 each from Gielarowski and Chase Youngs. ■ $ The Hastings slghth grade basketball team: (front row left to right) Kurt Huss, John Thompson, Bret Laubaugh, Jeff Baxter, Scott Chipman Matt O'Laughlin, Branton Dane, Chad Neal (second row) Dave Wren Tim Atkin son, Kurt Ziegler, Scott Hubbert, Matt Slocum, Brian Morton, Tom Vos (third row) Lewis Bolton, Tim Cruttenden, Brian Turnbull, Jamie Murohv Jason Fields, Andy Woodllff, Warren Ulrich, Larry Christopher P ’’ ° Hastings 54 ... Unity 18 105 112 119 126 132 138 145 1S 187 185 198 Hut Hastings Forfeit Unit Forfeit Tom Bolo tech, fall Eric Schreur............................. 160 Unity Forfeit Rob Redman pinned Steve H eemstra.....................255 Archie Leatherman tech, fall Scott Tameling........17-2 Todd Gould pinned by Doug Gutter....................... 394 Floyd Gates pinned Bert Higboer........................... 1:48 Wayne Meade pinned Tom Waring........................... 192 lyte Gross pinned Gary Hutsing ........................... 290 Mike Stout tech, fall by Dart Hoon horst................. 2rf8 Matt Spencer inj. default Scott Overweg Hastings ... Hudsonville JUNIOR VARSITY 132 145 155 155 145 Troy Ziegler pimed Rick Lubbers........................... 191 Courtney Olsen dec by Tom VanDerwall............... 9-18 John Gergen pinned Paul Kik...................................190 Jim Lenz dec Paul Kik............................................ 130 Courtney Ofsen pinned by Kurt Rotman............... 252 Hastings 39 ... Allegan 25 112 126 132 138 145 155 167 185 196 Hwt Mike Hafer pinned Nate Lynch................................ 328 Tom Bolo dec Andy Bishop...................................... 20 Rob Redman pinned Mark Giles............................... 59 Allegan Forfeit Todd Gould major dec by Dan Colburn................. 2-13 Floyd Gales pinned Bill Houser.................................51 Wayne Meade dec by Dand Brown........................... 4-5 Lyle Gross pinned by Greg Huff............................. 125 Mike Stout pinned Aaron Hartman......................... 320 Matt Spencer pinned by Don Welsh....................... 102 Warner, Dave Keller, Brian McKay, Dave OomI TravesBra0 Gahan (second row) Matt Bender’Jason Larabee ChaH chu mer' Ma,t Horan. Blake Green, Clint Neil, Greg Endslev (twmi d. ?Seber' Jeremy Nick Williams, Brad Weller, Chris Patton Rnh F°W Chase Youngs. Chad Miller, Pat Purgiel aU°n’ Bob Huvor. Karl Gielarowski: �The Hastings Banner- Thursday. February 6,1986- Page9 Words for the Y*s Bodyworks: Second Session - Beginning the week of Feb. 10 and continuing for five weeks until March 15, the YMCA will be starting the second session of the newest form of exercise to hit Hastings ... Bodyworks. Bodyworks is a coed fitness program developed by the Grand Rapids YMCA and is designed to achieve total fit­ ness. The program consist of a balance betweeen: cardiovascular, fitness, muscular strength, aud endurance, and muscle flexability. Bodyworks classes are a follow the leader type of format to be followed at your own pace. There is no memorizing or difficult steps to learn. Classes will be held Monday and Wed­ nesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. at the Nor­ theastern Gym, and on Tuesday from 9:15­ 10:15 a.m. at the Jr. High East Gym, and Thursday from 9:15-10:15 a.m. at the Woodland UAW Hall in Hastings. There will also be a Saturday class at the Hastings Jr. High Study Hall from 9-10 a.m. The cost for the five week program is $20 with unlimited visits. For a husband and a wife team the cost is $30. To register send your name with the check to the YMCA of­ fice, 520 E. Francis, Hastings. Be sure to indicate what class you may frequent most If you have any questions or need additional information, call Debbie at 367-4857, or the YMCA office at 945-4574. Saturday Morning Basketball - Saturday morning basketball will resumed Saturday. Feb. 1 at the regularly scheduled times. Anyone still interested in playing should come this Saturday. Tumbling Gasses: At the cost of $7.50 per session, the 6-week class will be held at Northeastern gym starting the week of April 4. Also a developmental (K-lst grade) class will be held Fridays with beginners from 3­ 3:45, advanced beginner from 3:45-4:30, and intermediate from 4:30-5:15. In addition, tinv tots will be from 5:15-5:45 and pre-school from 5:45-6:45. Pre-registrationis required and each class has a limited enrollment. Call instructor Jan Cummins (945-1760) for more information. Wrestling clinic: For boys grades 4-6 at the Junior High west gym from Feb. 17-22. The clinic will be held from 3:15-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30-12:00 on Saturday. Junior High wrestling coach Tom Brignton will cover wrestling skills and fundamentals with participants being put into weight divisions and the clinic will conclude with an intramural tournament. The cost is $5 per person, payable the first day. All youth in­ terested in participating must bring parents’ permission slip and check the first day. Girls volleyball: For grades 5-6. Players will be put on teams supervised by one or more volunteer coaches. Teams will practice on Feb. 26 and March 5. Teams will also Bowling results practice form 7:30-7:45 p.m on March 12, H and 26. Matches will be played March 12, H and 26. Each match will consist of 2 games. The cost is $10 per person and includes lon$ sleeve team jersey, certificate and patchThere will be a required meeting on Feb. U at 7 p.m. in the junior high music room for parents. Volleyball clinic: For girls grades 7-8. The clinic will be held Feb. 24-March 14 from > 4:30 p.m. in the junior high west gyn>Volleyball skills, fundamentals, and drill* will be emphasized. All girls interested in participating in the clinic must bring the parents permission slip to the first day el practice. YMCA boys basketball: The program is open to boys in grades 5-6. Team formation will be Feb. 22 in tne east gym from 8-9:30 a.m. Players should come dressed to play and players will be placed on teams at that time. There will be a required meeting on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. in the junior high music room for parents who have not attended a Ymeeting before. Practices: Feb. 24, 26, March 3, 5 (tiroes TBA) Games: March 10,12,17, 19, 24, 26 (times TBA) Cost: $15 per person includes team shirt, certificate and patch. Registration: All players must return forms and fee to YMCA office before Feb. 13- Middle Villa Lanes Thur. Midnight Mixed **• Hovin Fun Yet................................. 20% -7% ’•rminatof*................................................ ....... 18-10 2rH*»d».............................................................18-10 **or* Boer...................................................... 17-11 u,LPid“'p............................................................9S-13 Roller*......................................................... 15.13 to»1 Call............................................................... 15.13 Horanser City .....................................................13-15 ***•»••».................................................................. 11-17 .....................................................................10-18 No Name*......................................................8%-19% Triple Action.......................................................... 7-21 GAMES ANO SERIES G Smith 200-515. 8 Broce 197-530; D. Mann 207-507; H. Jameson 502: D. Mugridge 514; J. Marble 207-536. Thurs. Angels Utile Brown Jug........ ...... w..................... 58-30 Pennock Hospital................................................48-40 McDonald* of Hasting*...................................... 45-43 formula Industrie*............................................. 42-46 Formula Realty................................................... 36-52 Hasting* City Bank............................................. 36-52 High GAMES AND SERIES D Boodle 197; C. Brocket 135; D. Hildreth 143; B. Callihan 167; R. Haight 222-514; C. Cuddohee 167; T. Daniel* 190; J. Blough 189-492. Mon. Mixers Tues. Mixed Sign* Tire Service........................................53%-34% Bob* Restaurant......... ..................... ......... 5O%-37% Hosting* Flower Shop........................................ 49-39 Art Meode Auto Sale*................................ 48%-39% Hasting* Bowl.....................................................48-40 S & S Stichery....................................................... 48-40 Champion Tax Service........................................46-42 Mexican Connexion....................................45%-42% Dewey* Auto Body............................................ 44-44 Michdob...................................................... 43%-44% Volley Realty....................................................... 43-45 County Seat lounge............................................43-45 Dennis Hubei Triple A.................................... ...40-48 Cinder Drug*....................................................... 40-48 Girrbock*.............................................................40-48 Trowbridge Service........................................... 39-49 Sir 8 Her.......................................................38%-49% AlHen 8 Assoc..................................................... 32-56 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES. I. RuthruH 148. J. Blough 177. G. Purdum 208-540. E. Johnson 190. S. Hanford 194. D. Smith 147. D. Kelley 257-545. S. Smith 157. B. Gulch 156. M. Kill 159, H. Service 163. I. Shannon 157, B. Howe* 171, B. Andres 187. K. Schwennesen 150, W. Hull 160, C. Wilcox 174, K. Schantz 166, D. James 177, M. Wieland 169, C. Curti* 162, S. Nelson 171, S. Hanford 174. CONVERTED SPLITS... 5. Hanford 6-7-10. Formula Realty................... 11-5 Four D * 8 J......................... ................................. 11-5 Hostings Fiber Glos*............................................||.S Woodland Sales..................................................... 9.7 Skedgell Well Drilling............................. ...8-8 Hollifax Snowplowing. ....................................... 7-9 Riverbend Travel.................................................... 7.9 lewis Realty ..................................................... 6-10 Marsh's Refrigeration......................................... S-11 Moor* Sole*......................................................... 5-11 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES MEN... 0 Tolle* 193-478. D. Johnson 209-542; 8. Madden 195-526; I. Eaton 198-516. B. Ruthuff 204-552. HIGH GAMES AND SERIES WOMEN... F. Ruthruff 189; B. Hesterly 160-392, G. Hull 192-491; J. Eaton 175; J. Snare 152-364; D. Slovinskl 183-451; S. Still 467; E. Johnson 189; L. Morey 154-424. SPLITS CONVERTED... L. Gosper 3-10: A. Wilcox 2-10. Hasting* Mfg- Co. Machine Room........................................................375 Chromo Room....................................................... .347 Viking.................................................................. 3Q4% McDonald*..................................... 298% Office............................................................. ...283% leftover*.............................................................282% HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... G. Gollnock 233-569; R. Sanlnoconcio 230-563; B. Hesterly 537; A. Duke* 204-526; M. O'Donnell 522; R. Sollock 515; P. Mar- Hastings students plan European tour Eight students and five adults from the Hastings High School Travel Club plan to travel to Europe in late July of 1986. The 22 day excursion across Europe will offer such sights as the cities of London, Paris, Venice, and Rome, as well as the Swiss Alps, Austria and Germany. The Travel Club, organized and supervised by Lawrence Chrisopher, a social studies teacher at HHS will hold several fundraisers to help defray the $1,500 price tag of such a trip. The group held a bake sale on January 24 at the Hastings City Bank. Pies, cookies and other freshly baked goods were made by the students and their parents. Plans are being made for several Valen­ tines Day activities, including a dance at the high school and singing valentines. The club’s current project is a cross country ski race on Friday, Feb. 28. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. behind the high school. Pre-registration forms will be available at Timber Trails. The event is a 10k race through the Sweezy’s Pond area. Trophies and $25 gift certificates from Timber Trails will be awarded to the winners of separate student and adult races. En­ trance fees are $5 for adults and $3 for students. A raffle will also be held at the same time for merchandise donated by local Hastings merchants. The $.50 tickets for the raffle will be available at the race or may be obtained by contacting Mr. Christopher at the high Scoreboard Standage 9/10 Grode* Final Four............... VII Ionova............... Sixer*............. ....... Supreme Court...... Wolverine*............ 11/12 Grades Wacky Wooper*.... Drake* Crue........... Stubble*................. Basketball Busters Ann .... Ball. Members of Hastings High School’s travel club (from left) D’ Dave Gibson, Denise Kosbar, Eric Pattok, Janine Briggs, Angie Lumbert, Jason Kelley and Steve Sweetland plan to travel to Europe this summer. school. Prizes include gift certificates from Big Wheel, Bosley’s, and Music Center. Free oil and lube jobs at Sign's Tire, Hastings Chrysler Plymouth and J&M Service. Other sponsors include Pizza: 12 inch deluxe from Vitales, 12 inch deluxe from Northside. Local commissioner testifies before state senate committee to promote 4-year terms Barry County Commissioner Rae M. Hoare recently testified in Lansing before the Senate Committee on Local Government to urge support for a bill which would extend the terms of county commissioners in the state from two to four-years. Hoare, who also serves as the chairman of the Michigan Association of Counties' (MAC) legislative committee, said she was the only one who appeared to testify before the committee before it voted in favor of Senator Harmon Cropsey’s Senate Bill 591 which would lengthen the term. Now that the bill has been reported out of committee, it has been sent to the Senate floor where Hoare said it has already had its third reading. She said a substitute bill has replaced the original with an additicn tliat the proposed four-year terms would run concurrent with state senators terms. The final Senate vote on the bill might take place at the end of this week or next week, she said Tuesday. If the bill is approved in the Senate, it will then go to a hearing before a House of Representatives’ committee (possibly the towns and counties committee). Tick Tock burglar sentenced Kevin J. Tobias, 22, of 770 Pritchardville Rd., Hastings, has been sentenced to six months in jail for breaking and entering, an offense for which be could have received a maximum of ten years in prison. Tobias pled guilty January 10 to breaking into the Tick Tock Restaurant in Hastings. He was sentenced Friday in Barry County Circuit Court. Judge Richard M. Shuster rejected a pre­ sentence recommendation by the probation department that Tobias be given three months in jail and immediate'work release. “I would have gone along with the probation officer if you were a couple of years younger and hadn’t had four prior misdemeanors," Judge Shuster told Tobias. “But if we don’t get your attention by being harsh enough, you're undoubtedly going to wind up in prison." Shuster told Tobias that if he had a job lined up after spending three months in jail, be would be granted work release. Tobias objected to the arrangement, telling Shuster that “if you put me in jail I’ll be right back where I started from. I have a good job and there's no chance of having it three months from now." The maximum sentence for burglary is 10 years in prison; state sentencing guidelines recommend zero to 18 months. Wayland.................................................... Razors Edge......................................................-2 Rodees............................................................... 2 McDonald*......................................... ~............ 0 1 Minor League Boomtown.......................................................... 9 Hostings Mutual................................................ 6 Art Meode..........................................................6 Pennock............... ............................................. 3 Chick N Fin....................................................... J Hosting* Oxygen..............................................0 MAC has wanted to see action taken on a four-year term proposal for commissioners so it’s been part of their legislative platform for several years, Hoare said, “but it has never gotten on the floor. "I just made up my mind to give it a good shot this year," she said. If the Senate, itself, approves the bill, Hoare said she will again testify on the merits of the bill when it has a hearing before a House committee. In her testimony before the Senate com­ mittee, Hoare pointed out that all other county officials have four-year terms, and questioned why commissioners were singled out for a shorter term. "Two years is a short time in which to learn the complexities of society and government,” she told the committee in a five-page prepared statement. “For a new commissioner, the learning process robs boards of commissioners of needed expertise in a two-year term. “To be truly effective and responsive, a county commissioner needs to be skilled in finance, personnel management, law en­ forcement, human resources, development and public relations to name just a few areas...A two-year term does not foster the development of these skills as readily as a four-year term would," said Hoare. She also called a two-year term for any office “an unnecessary and costly ex­ penditure of both time and money. The general public would be better served if all offices were four-year terms. "With a four-year term, a first term commissioner would have the time to devciop the skills necessary to prove whether or not he, or she, could be an ef­ fective and resourceful public official," Hoare said. The importance of county government and its growing complexity was also noted in her testimony. She said county commissioners are among the most accessible elected officials to the citizens. “It is government at the local level that creates the basic community, the essential fabric of our society," Hoare said She also gave senators on the committee a copy of one of the Hastings Banner's previoie public opinion columns in which six citizens were asked if they favored four-year terms for commissioners. Hoare noted that four persons responded that they were in favor of the longer term while two said they were against it. “In checking with my peers throughout the state, the same 2-1 ratio prevails in favor of a four-year term for commissioners, she told the senate committee. Gift Certificates: Two $10 certificates from Bosley’s, five $10 certificates from Cappon's, $20 from Big Wheel and $15 from Music Center. Candy from Jacobs pharmacy and a video club membership from Boomtown Sound. Other prizes will be provided by Drakes, Mary’s Beauty Shop, Mexican Connexion and Scissors Fantastic. Two Hastings youths honored by Purdue ’ GAME RESULTS... 9/10 Grades: Supreme Court 74 v*. Michigan 24; Final Four win because of forfeit over Sixer*. 11/12 Grades: Radicals 14 v*. Silly Shooter 12; Wacky Woopers 40 v*. F-IOO’s 30; Stub­ bles 36 vs. William* Hoopsters 13; F-18's 18 vs. BB Butters 17; Drake* Crue 32 v*. Zepplint 15. Adult Indoor Soccer Tan.............................................. 6 Gold........................................................ 4 Rod...........................................................4 Black........................................................2 Green...................................................... 2 White........................................................1 GAME RESULTS... Red 6 vs. White 2; Ton 4 Green 3; Gold 10 vs. Block 4. Get results with a Banner Classified Call TODAY! 948-8051 (Reach the “Weekend Market!” Andrus........................................................ 50% -33 % Hostings Auto. Heating........................ ....49%-34% Hastings Mutual......................................... .47%-36% Shamrock.............................................................44-40 Fun Time Golt.....................................................41-39 Hastings Bowl..................... ..................... .38%-45% Bums Refrigeration....................................38%-45% Mini Champ*............. .................................38%-46% MC Sporting Goods.................................... JS%-48% JtMService....................................................... 34-50 HIGH GAMES... K. Formon 188; M Hoywood 187; D. Coenen 176; 8. Hathaway 190; K. Foul 161; 8. Steele 158; P. Guy 184; P. Koop 168; B. Howe* 175; B. Bowman 161; J. Gasper 190; L. Barnum 178; J. Temby 140; N. LaJoye 169; D. Smith 177. HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... C. Allen 129-443; P. Guy 164-438; M. Benn.11 188-514; C. Hurless 161-430; B. Moody 208-519; P. Lake 173-436 C. Rush 165-438; W. McDonald 150-432. Thur*. A.M. Lilly * Alley.................................. ................. M Keelers Apt*................................ ......................... 48 Mode O Day............. ;................... .. ...... I............ 45% Provincial No. I.................................................. .43% Gillon* Const...........................................................43 Hummers................................................................. 39 Slow Poke*...............................................................39 Russ'* Goli....................................... J8% Irene's Beouty Shop........................................... .35% Provincial No. 2.................................................. .33% Bosley's.................................................................... 32 Sisters.......................................................................24 GOOD GAMES... C. Benner 142; J. Gosper 180: N. Hummel 175; P. Fisher 181; O. Gillon* 181; A. Eaton 160; S. Mogg 190; S. Johnson 187; T. Jopple 177; J. McKeough 171; D. Keeler 168; 5. Bock mor 147; M. Snyder 174. HIGH SERIES AND GAMES... V. Service 202-549; P. Service 149-439; M. Dull 150-403; C. Stuart 187-527; •5. VanDenBurg 205-561; C. Hawkins 163-423. SPLITS CONVERTED... N. Hummel 6-7-10. POSITION OPENING hope this is a deterrent for other young people that they don't have to undergo an experience of this sort." In other court action, a Grand Rapids man accused of stealing a coat from Big Wheel in Hastings stood mute at his arraignment. An automatic not guilty plea was entered for David W. Applegate, 21, of 1844 E. Hor­ ton. A February 14 pre-trial date was set Also on February 14, a trial was set for Robert J^ee, 27, of 1520 Yeckley Road. Lee is charged with the delivery and manufacture of marijuana. Ata so-called “paper arraignment” where the parties do not appear in person before the judge, Lee stood mute to the charges and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. Also arraigned without an appearance was Shelbyville resident Michael E. Maddox, of 4727 Bea Street. Maddox is accused of stealing a snowmobile from an England Drive residence. Maddox pled not guilty and was scheduled for pre-trial February 14. Kevin Lynn Baum of 620 West Indian Hills Dr. in Hastings recently received "Distinguished Student Ranking" from Purdue University, as did Sandra Lee Spindler of 1935 N. Broadway, Hastings. Kevin is studying electrical engineering at Purdue while Sandra plans to major in computer technology. They are part of 3,274 Purdue University students that received the ranking for the fall semester of the 1985-86 school year. To qualify for distinguished ranking, a student must have a grade index of at least 5.5 (B+) of a possible 6 (A) in no fewer than 14 academic credit hours. The student may have no grade below a 4 (C). 0 3 3 6 6 9 C 8 B Discount................................................... 2 0 Hastings Mfg................................. ................... 1 1 Citizens............................................................... 1 1 Flex Fab.............................................................0 2 CLeague Nells In*.............................................................8 0 Carl* Market.................................................... .7 1 Viking*...............................................................4 4 J-Ad Graphic*..................................................-3 5 Riverbend......................................................... -2 6 Rotary................................................................. 1 7 RESULTS... C League - Riverbend 41 vs. J-Ad Graphic* 50; Nells Insurance 34 vs. Viking* 18; Carls Market 38 v». Rotary 19. B Minor League Chick N Fin 54 vs. Pennock Hospital 51; Boomtown 84 v». Hasting* Oxygen 54; Hastings Mutual 58 v*. Art Meade Auto 66. 8 Major - Citizen* Elevator 56 vs. Flex Fob 48; Hastin* Mfg. 52 v*. C 8 B Discount 54. A League - Wayland 82 vs. McDonalds 72; Razors Edge 63 vs. Rodees 75. Convicted lawnmower thief sent to state prison An 18-year-old Hastings man with a record of violating probation was sent to prison Friday by Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster. Scott M. Whitney of 501 E. Green Street was sentenced to from 20 to 30 months in state prison for violating probation on an attempted larceny conviction. Whitney was convicted of stealing lawn­ mowers from a Green Street residence. He failed to complete a drug treatment program and violated his curfew, Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes said. While theft of the lawnmowers was Whitney’s first felony offense as an adult, Whitney has a record of juvenile offenses for which he has also violated probation, Hughes told the court “Hopefully under the stricter guidance you’ll receive in prison something productive will result" Judge Shuster told Whitney during sentencing. "It’s a sad experience to have to send someone so young to prison. We 40 2 2 4 BMefcrLMgtte Radical*......... Silly Shooter*. Zopplin* ill..... Art Meode.............................. .......................... .56-28 Allien's Assoc.................................................... 49-35 Hair Caro Center................................................ 49-35 Moco Pharmacy................................................ .48-36 M 8 M's................................... .............................46-38 LHostyle*..............................................................43-41 Nashville locker.................... .............................41-43 Gillon* Con*.......................... ............................ .38-46 Welton's Inc........................................................J648 Handy's Shirt*........................ ................... JS%-48% Varney's Stable*.................... ...........................J2-52 Avenue Pub............................ ................... J0%-53% HIGH GAMES... 1. Tilley 208: 8. Hathaway 191; M. Haywood 170; N. Taylor 172; P. Frederickson 172; P. Fisher 172; J. Garden 174; B. Blakeley 173; M. Snyder 178; B. Vroglndewey 178; M. Dull 153; C. Trumbell 133; 8. Johnson 152; S. Lambert 157; M. Chaffee 129; P. Godbey 137; J. McQuem 152; O. Gillon* 167; V. Utter 167; D. Bums 159; C. Flora 138; V. Peabody 167; N. Houghtalin 144. HIGH SERIES... L. Tilley 571: M. Haywood 468; N. Toy lor 463; P. Frederickson 466; P. Fisher 466: G. Gorden 466; V. Utter 434. Thursday Twisters Mm Basketball 3 on 3 High School Basketball Wed. P.M. Bowling League incoins 4 „ BIRTHDAY February 12 Hasting* Area School System SUPERVISOR of TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ...for odditional information contact THE DIRECTOR of OPOUmONAL SERVICES Hasting* Area School System 232 W. Grand, Halting!. Ml 49058 — Ph. 948-8021 AppRcatfon Daadfci. b February 12, ISM The Hattingi Ano School Syrtom it on oquo! opportunity employer. Put a new shine to Wednesday 5<zbruarq12 REGISTRATION — FOR — Woodland Village Election MONDAY, MARCH 10,1986 To the Qualified Becton of the Village of Woodland COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN Motic* I* hereby g<*en that 'n conformity *>th th* ’Michigan Election low’. I. the unders.gned Clerk. will upon ony doy, except Sunday end o legal holiday, lhe day ol ony regular or jpe«ol election or primary e ection. recc.re for registration the name d ony legal .o’er m sod township City or Village not olreody registered who may APPLY TO ME PERSONALLY for such registration. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE XT MY VILLAGE OFFICE your car and preserve its good looks! WASH and $Q<195 BUFF WAX............... 09 COMPLETE WASH WASH Clean-Up ’ n ’n WIPE VAC bull wax. $495 $g95 Wash, Interior dean and *64’5 engine dean. Feb. 10,1986 • Last Day • 4-9 p.m. The 30th doy preceding oold Election ■■ . ,, MM AM, Art X. !«. TMfc Art. rt 1,14 *• at NORTH MAIN STREET For the purpose* d REVIEWING the REGISTRATION end REGISTERING *uch d the quohf.ed elecion m «.d TOWNSHIP CITY or VILLAGE o* SHALL PROPOERlY opply therefor. . The nomed no penon but on AC1UA1 RESIDENT d the precmci d lhe tuned registration ond entitled under the Commotion, il iemo«urg such resident to <oie ol the next election shell be entered m the reg-strohon book CHRISTY MOFFATT, Village Clerk JXndras^ »<HASTLNG3m^_ 1435 S. Hanover St. in Hastings Ph. 945-2425 Car Care Canter Iw299<| OPEN Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 500 p.m. �Page 10— The Hastings Banner— Thursday. February 6,1986 Bernard E. Haas________ _ s^rea. Ol?itu,arie5 Tean E. Brumbaugh----------HASTINGS Mrs Tean E. (Moore) Brumbaugh, 90, of 522 S. Broadway, Hastings, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1986 at her home. Mrs. Brumbaugh was bom Oct. 7, 1895 in St. Marys, Ohio, lhe daughter of Hubbard and Druzilla (VanBuskirk) Faulkner. She spent her early years in Indiana and at­ tended schools there. She was married to Robert B. Moore on June 8,1921. Mr. Moore died in 1965. She married Homer Brumbaugh in 1967. He died in 1980. She came to Hastings in 1928 from Dunkirk, Ind. and she and her husband owned and operated Long & Moore 5 & 10 Store in Hastings and Allegan until i960. Following her marriage to Mr. Brumbaugh she lived in Vicksburg for 13 years returning to Hastings in 1980. She was a member of the Sarah Circle of First United Methodist Neva Marion Storms Church. Mrs. Brumbaugh is survived by a son, Robert G. Moore of Hastings; two daughters, Mrs. James (Joan) Turner of Big Rapids. Mrs. Edward (Jean) Freeland of Hastings; one step daughter Mrs. Marie Weeks of Vicksburg; seven grandchildren; one step grandson; three great grandchildren; a niece Druzilla Powell of Hastings. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Robert A. Moore, two brothers and two steten. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 at the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. David B. Nelson will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church or Barry Com­ munity Hospice ------- DELTON - Mrs. Neva Marion Storms, 84, 1138 E. Shore Dr., Crooked Lake, Delton, formerly of Plainwell passed away at the Medical Care Facility Thursday evening. Jan. 30, 1986, where she had been a patient the past three weeks Mrs. Storms was bom Sept. 1, 1901, in Otsego, had lived in Troy, MI for 25 years, and the past three years with her daughter, Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 Mrs. Marion Boulter at the Crooked Lake address. She was married to Sherman Storms, June 12, 1920, who preceded her in death Jan. 16, 1983. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Dale (Marion) Boulter of Delton; a son, Hugh Storms of Lakeland, MI; nine grand­ children; 17 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Achenbach of Plainwell; one brother, John Sherman, Midland. She was preceded in death by an infant son, John, and a daughter, Thelma Boulter, in 1979. Sevices were held Saturday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m., Rev. Elmer Faust officiated. In­ terment took place Monday at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Troy, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, envelopes available at the Williams Funeral Home. SERVICE DIRECTORY LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS 3211 tatao FtamHMMS OKI I SM Im.4HJ» CAR & TRUCK REPAIR EndrirsW 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Servic* Mears: Monday 8 io 8 Tuesday Friday 8 to S CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS U1EBM WTMIPMT1 mtSNR Kwp that sraat GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parte. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALERI HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Farrell’* KATTKataOUM COOUNG+EAJMG 802 Eost Grond Strxt Hostings Ph. 945-4020 "Serving Barry County Area for 10 Yearn BUSINESS MACHINES' SALES and SERVICE Lyle L Thomas FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE ' INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto • Form • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle s_)Me JIM, JOHN, DAVE., ot 945-3412 REAL ESTATE NOTICK OF MONTOAMSALK Dotoult having boon mod* and the farms and conditions of a cartain Mortgage mode by Ruisall G. Molten and wife Vicki Mo»1en, Mortgagors, to Mlles Homes Division of Insllco Corporation, a Connecticut cor­ poration, Mortgagee, dated the 2Sth day of August. 1978 and recorded In the oHice of the Register of Desds for lhe County of Sorry, and State of Michigan, on the 11th day of September. 1978, in Liber 238. Page 910. on which Mortgage there is daltned to be due. at the date ol this Notice, principal and Interest, late charges, taxes ond insur­ ance, the sum of Slxty-SIx Thou­ sand Seven Hundred Forty and 74/100 (SM.740.74) Dollars, and no suit or proceeding ot law or In equity having boon Instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage, or any part here­ of. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained In said Mortgage, and pursuant to lhe statute of the Sia’e of Michigan in such cose mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the 18th day of February. 1966. at 10:00 In the forenoon, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by c. sale at public auction. Io the highest bidder, at the Barry County Building. 720 West Stale Street, Hastings. Michigan (that being the build­ ing where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry Is held) of the premises described in said Mortgage. or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due, a* aforesaid, on sold Mortgoge. with Interest thereon at the rate of nine and one half (9-‘4%) percent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, includ­ ing the attorney loos allowed by law, and also any sum or sums for taxes and Ir '.-anco which may be paid by the Mortgagee necessary to protect Its interest In the promises. Said promises are situated in the Township of Baltimore. County of Barry, and State of Michigan and described os follows: A parcel of land in the North­ west % of Section 20. Town 2 North, Range 8 West, described as commencing 1336.50 feel East ol the Northwest comer of said Secilon 20. thence South 1640.76 feel to the true point of beginning, thence East 214.50 feet, thence North 510.00 feet, thence West 313.50 feet, thence South 214 feet more or less Io lhe South line of the East 30 acres ol the Northwest 7. of the Northwest % of said Section, thence East along said South line 99 feet, thence South 296 feel more or less to the point of beginning. Subject to highway right of way along the East side thereof. The redemption period shall he six (6) months from the dot* of sale pursuant to MSA 77A.3240. Dated:January 8.1986 MILES HOMES DIVISION OF IN5ILCO CORPORATION 4700 Nathan Lone P.O. Box 41310 Minneapolis. Minnesota 55442 By: Robert F. Wardrop. II MILLER. CANFIELD. PADDOCK AND STONE 1200 Campau Square Plaza 99 Monroe Avenue. N.W. Grond Rapids. Ml 49503 (24) Our 46th Year MILLER REAL ESTATE Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. Hostings (616) 945-5182 REALTOR^ LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Bernard G. Haas. 67. of Lake Odessa, died Monday, Feb. 3.1986 at lhe Barry County Medical Facility. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Koops Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev,. Leslie Smith and Rev. George Speas of­ ficiated with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa, VFW Post 4461. Mr. Haas was bom May 14, 1918 in Ionia County, the son of William and Violet (Courtnay) Haas. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army. He owned and operated a Ready Mix Concrete and Lumber Yard in California, retiring in 1978. He was a life member of the Lake Odessa VFW Post 4461. a 45 year member of the IOOF and attended the Calvary United Brethren Church in Lake Odessa. He is survived by his wife, Eva one daughter Katheryn Haas of Lake Odessa a sister Acsak Blochowiak of Lake Odessa ' a step son Paul Gonzales II of Hastings; one grandchild; three step grandchildren; a sister in law Wilda Haas and nieces and nephews. A brother, Gaylen preceded him in death. Dixie Whitaker LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Dixie Whitaker, 68. of Lake Odessa, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 1986 at Hastings Provincial House. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Koops Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. George Anton officiated with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Mrs. Whitaker was bom Feb. 24, 1917 in Prestonsburg, KY the daughter of James and Melinda Lafferty. She married Taylor DeRossett and he died July 7,1944. She was married to Turner Whitaker and he died August 1974. She is survived by two dai^hters. Lorraine Peters of Lake Odessa and Delores Drew of Munith; two sons, Jerry DeRossett of Prestonsburg. Ky., and Rodney DeRossett of Munith; 15 grandchildren; 17 great grand­ children; three great great grandchildren; one brother Bill Lafferty of Lantona, Fla.; three sisters. Pearlie Stapleton and Lizzie Burkett of Alien, Ky., and Alta Warren of Williamsport, Ky. Two brothers and two staters preceded her in death. Darlie E. Fuller __________ HASTINGS - Mrs. Darlie E. Fuller, 78, at 2160Heath Rd., Hastings, diedTuesday, Feb. 4, 1986 at Hastings Provincial House. Funeral services will be held 1:30 Friday, Feb. 7 at the Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Michael Anton will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to Hastings Love Inc. Mrs. Fuller was bom March 28. 1909 in Hastings the daughter of George and Nellie (Atkins) Edger. She was a lifelong Hastings area resident and attended Hastings schools. She was married to Charles A. Fuller on Dec. 29,1928. She had lived at her present address since 1928. She was a member of the Jolly Jill Hobby Club. Mrs. Fuller is survived by her husband, Charles; one daughter Miss Evelyn M. Fuller of Hastings; one sister, Mrs. Gerald (Goldis) Sinclair of Hastings; one brother, Harold Edger of Kalamazoo. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Angeline in 1942 and a brother, Loyal Edger. Anthony Alvin Qauck _____ LAKE ODESSA - Anthony Alvin Gauck, 67, of 1615 Tupper Lake St, Lake Odessa died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1986. He was bora April 7, 1919 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Michael and Loretta (Kraus) Gauck. He attended school in Indiana and Ohia He married Flora Medcalf in Columbus, Ohia He worked at Keeler Brass Mfg. Co. for several years. He lived In Saubee Lake from 1956 to 1971 when he moved to Lake Odessa. Mr. Gauck was a member of the VFW and Sebewa Baptist Chirch. Surviving are his wife. Flora; two sons, Douglas Allen Gauck and Alvin Douglas Gauck both of Lake Odessa; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Diana) Morgan of Nashville, Mrs. Henry (Myra) Franks of Middlebury, Ind.; seven grandchildren; one brother, Ivan Gauck of Fontana, Calif.; two staters, Beatrice Menkhaus of Fontana, Calif.; Helen Humpert of Kingman, Artz. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 31 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. Dick Cross and Patrick Neff of­ ficiating. Burial was in Sebewa Cemetery. Norman G. Cox__________ WOODLAND - Mr. Norman G. Cox, 63, of 10960 Barnum Rd., Woodland, died Monday, Feb. 3, 1986 at his home. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 at the Koops Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. George Speas will officiate with burial in Woodland Memorial Park. Mr. Cox was born Jan. 14. 1922 In Woodland, the son of Fred and Trellis(Hecker) Cox. He attended Woodland schools. He lived and farmed all ot his working life in the Woodland area. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army. Mr. Cox is survived by his wife, Freida; two sons, Donald Cox of Woodland and Dale Cox of Lake Odessa; four daughters, Susan Parks and Julia Ramirez both of Lansing, Janet Griffin of Naples, Fla. and Sarah Galligar of Lake Odessa, his mother, Trellis Cox of Woodland; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Beverly Kruger of Bessmer and Gwilda Byrd of Orlando, Florida. Geneva N. Brandt________ LAKE ODESSA - Geneva N. Brandt, 86, of 321 Maple Street (RL 3), Lake Odessa, died Friday, Jan. 3L 1986 at Pennock Hospital She was bora Oct. 10, 1899, in Leonidas, Mich., the daughter of Milan and Alpa (Grubb) Lance. She married William Brandt on Sept. 22,1917. He preceded her in death on April 3, 1965. They moved to the Woodbury area in 1942, and attended the Woodbury United Brethren Church. Survivors include two daughters and five sons: Mrs. Harrison (Ruth) Brock of Saranac; Ray Brandt of Hastings; Max Brandt of Lake Odessa; Mrs. Paul (Betty) Green of Portland; Donald Brandt of Muir; Kenneth Brandt of Lake Odessa; Carl Brandt of Saranac; 31 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Two daughters and one son preceded her in death. Funeral services were Monday at 1:30 p.m., at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. ’Die Rev. George Speas of the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church of­ ficiated. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Gov. Blanchard seeks 'drunk driver" check points Governor James Blanchard is establishing a pilot program of drunken dirving check points and is urging repeal of the prison overcrowding law which he has refused to use since December, 1984 in remarks that were to be broadcast Wednesday night previewing his State of the State. The attenton to "citizen protection” and announcement of his new proposal for a guaranteed tuition payment program highlighted the State of the State message which centered on the theme of budget and economic improvement over the past three years. , But he then added. “The issue is no longer how bad things were three years ago or even how good they are today. The real issue is “how great can we become." Blanchard said he envisioned a state on the cutting edge of technology, with a diversified economy and smaller governments, and that pioneers labor-management cooperation. Constrasting his approach in his first year in office when the goal was simply to erase a threat of bankruptcy, Blanchard's speech was filled with repeated references of op­ timism regarding the state's future. He said citizens "ought to be proud” of Michigan's comeback. The gains cited by the Governor include the addition of 500 jobs a day, a record number of new business starts in 1985, national leader in number of new manufacturing facilities under construction for the last two years, and an unemployment rate that has dropped to 7.9 percent from 17 percent in 1983. "Our progress did not happen by accident We developed a stategy and we stuck to it. even when it was unpopular,” the Governor said. Blanchard renewed his call for property tax relief supported through subjecting some exempt business activity to taxation, while re-emphasizing his position for a March 31 tax rollback and his “hold-the-line" budget proposal for 1986^7. "There is simply no good reason why more than half of Michigan's insurance companies pay no single business tax burden," he said. His proposal would liberalize the property tax credit program provided through the income tax. In annoixi d ng his intention to implement drunken driving check points on a random basis, Blanchard said, "People simply do not have tbe right to kill themselves or others with alcohol and cars." State Police Director Gerald Hough dropped plans in 1984 to establish his own pilot check lane proposal under pressure from legislators, who later instructed the Drunk Driving Task Force that it could not recommend such a program. In urging repeal of the overcrowding act, Blanchard said, "The law that had allowed the early release of dangerous felons must be taken off lhe books - forever - for good." He said the prison construction program, which added 3,000 beds last year and eight more prison projects underway, must continue as lhe proper solution to increasing numbers of inmates. The Governor had previously stopped short of urging outright repeal of the Prison Emergency Overcrowding Act, which provides for early relese of inmates not serving mandatory terms. Since he stopped using the law, the state has housed the excess prisoner population in gymnasiums, trailer­ type units, and most recently, pole-barn facilities. The Governor said his tuition program "will guarantee that future tuition will not outstrip your ability to finance it. When added to our expanded scholarship and loan program, this tuition guarantee program will make Michigan the nation’s leader in providing access to opportunity." The state would invest payments receiving tax-free interest - received from parents and guarantee full coverage of tuition payments when the parents' children attended a four-year public state college. Treasurer Robert Bowman said the program would remove cost of tuition as the determining factor of whether a child would attend college. As opposed to an individual investment program, "We would not be guaranteeing a sum of money. We would be guaranteeing tuition, regardless of howmuch it had increased," he said. Hastings students honored by ROTO A Hastings student was among the 25 cadets in the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTO at Western Michigan University to be recognized at the winter awards program. Awards were presented by the WMU Department of Military Science in areas such as recruitment, physical fitness and academic performance. Senior Wade P. Dakin, of 915 E. Madison St., earned the Physical Training Award for attaining a maximum score on the Army Fitness Test. CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS Any type properly anywhere in Michigan 24 Hours i Call f-ree 1 800 292 1S50 Fust National Acceptance Co Birth Announcements — ITS A GIRL David and Joyce (Day) Biela of Mt. Clemens, formerly of Hastings, Jennifer Nicole, Jan. 22, 1986 at 7 a.m., 7 lb. 1 cz., in Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. Grand­ parents are Ruthanne M. Day and Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Day, all of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Biela of ML Clemens. Bill and Lori Haselden, Hastings, Jan. 27, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. 12:48 a.m., 9 lb. 5 oz. Bud and Teressa (Hill) Nichols of Charleston, S.C., formerly of Hastings, Jessica Marie, Jan. 27, 1986 at 11:48 a.m. in Charleston Navy Hospital weighing 7 lb. 13*» oz. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hause Jr., Mr. and Mrs. William Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Nichols all of Hastings. Virginia Schweder, Hastings, Jan. 19, 2 a.m., 7 lb. 74 oz. Cindy and James Whelpley, Nashville, Jan. 22, 8:20 a.m., 8 lb. 2 oz. Robert and Rachel Curtis, Nashville, Feb. 3. 104 a.m., 7 lb. 94 az. Larry and Dawn Brearley, Hopkins. Feb. 4, 4:14 a.m., 6 lb. 15 oz. ITS A BOY Debra and Leon Krebs, Hastings, Jan. 29, 8:23 a.m., 7 lb. Janet Humphrey, Freeport, Feb. 1, 6:25 p.m., 6 lb. 15 oz. George and Susan Foreman, Hastings, Feb. 1, 12:26 p.m., 8 lb. 104 oz. Bruce and Roxanne Hokanson, Freeport, Feb. 2, 6:45 a.m., 6 lb. 144 oz. Tammy and Steven Allerding, Freeport, Feb. 2, 11:11 ajn., 7 lb. 10 oz. Seth Alan was bom Jan. 3,1986 at 2:30 p.m to Bret and Becky Hoxworth of Hastings al Butterworth Hospital, weighing 6 lb. The HASTINGS BANNER - (tall (616) MMOS?" HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR SALE: Queen size walnut Victorian style water bed. 8150 or best offer. 945­ 5296. AT ICNB WE FEEL OUR C.D. RATES MAY WELL BE THE BEST RATES AROUND! Not only ore we very competitive with other tinoncial institutions, but we offer our C.D.'s FREE OF CHARGE. Many organizations take on an opening cost, o maintenance charge, and a closing fee — without really ever telling you. At ICNB, we feel you’re putting money into a C.D. to moke money, not to give it away. And, you can put your money away for 3 months or 5 years or anywhere in­ FOR SALE: Kitchen table, four chairs $50. Living room seL couch, loveseat, chair, foot stool, rocker 8450. Pair of ladies Moon Boots, worn once, size 9-10, 815. Audivox AM-FM cassette car stereo (new) 880. Call 948-8871 after 5 p.m.____________________ FOR RENT FOR RENT: Now taking applications for 2 and 3 bedroom mobile homes available in the next 2 weeks. For information call 623­ 6124. HEEP WANlfO REAl ESTATE DENTAL HYGIENIST Personable hygienist needed for high quality progressive dental office. 4 days per week. Top salary. Please call. 672-7734. FOR SALE: 20 acres, woods about 4 mile west of Hastings. 945-3755 after 3 NEED HELP IN HOME for elderly lady. Varied hours. 623-2910. FOR SAIE AllSC. between. So why not stop by or call today for details. SERVICES The number to coll is ... Ph. (616) 367-4911 — LET YOUR MONEY WORK FOR YOU — THE BANK WITH “PEOPLE HOURS" — HOURS — Mon. - Thurs. 9 to 4:30 Friday 9 to 5:30 Saturday 9 to 12:30 HUI HUIK LENDER 367-4911 Member FDIC FDKE , TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Weekly, semiweekly, monthly. We do homes, offices and windows, All workers are bonded. 9459448. (tfn) VOICE & PIANO LESSONS: Janet Richards. Lessons at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Hastings Phone 616­ 349-2351. (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered turner, technician, assistant. Call 945-9888 (tfn) FOR SALE oy open bid Elks Lodge. All surplus property including bar and kitchen equip., freezers, fixtures, paneling in place and more Saturday and Sunday Feb 8 --------------& 9 from 10 a.m. -to 4 p.m. Located at 121 N. Church SU Hastings. WOLVERINE FEEDS - AilNOne, 12 percent Black Beauty 12 percent Winner Stable *Circle ------- -- 14 percent. ouiuic Male 14 percent. Stallion, ” J ~ Mare and Foal* 16 percent. Calf Glitter, kish Acres. 1021 WillittsRd., call 945-2236. (2- Call 948-8051 For Your CLASSIFIED AD AUTOMOTIVE FOR SALE: '65 Ford Galaxie runs but needs work, $350 or best offer. 623-8639 Delton. NOTICES SEARCHING ANC-DESC. JAMES WALLACE WOOD boro 1881, Hastings, MI. His parents William Wallace Wood and Elizabeth Mariah Oaks. Believe Elizabeth Oak’s parents were early settlers in Hastings. Where did Wood family reside earlier? Any information on Wood or Oaks families would be appreciated. Jane Wood, 2976 E. Bayard St. Ext, Seneca Falls. N.Y. 13148. (2­ 20) * CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS For the surprise 40th anniversary party... We would like to thank everyone for making our 40th wedding anniversary so special and such a surprise. It was an evening we will always remember. Thanks to those that prepared the food, decorated the hall, the music, etc. Thanks to family, friends andall that came and shared our joy and those that sect cards, also, all the lovely gifts. 7 Again a special thanks to all. Gerald R. (Jerry) and Irene Cutchali � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-02-13.pdf d5ac5c350d54289ce3ace6481ce33e51 PDF Text Text Look for your Valentine NlEiWiS ...wrap Historic bridge may cross at park Page 7 V’montville queen in What’s Cookin’ Page 14 The Page 6 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings 8311116? | VOLUME 131 - NO. 7 Viking controller joins city council Resisting arrest appeal denied The Michigan Supreme Court has denied a petition by Hastings resident Brian C. Snider to appeal a BM con­ viction for restating arrest. Snider, of 313 E. State Rd., pied no contest to restating and obstructing a police officer on January 9, 1964 and was given a 10-month jail sentence and four years* probation. Snider’s request to appeal was timed down January a, the coxrt saying “we are not persuaded that the question presented should be reviewed by tills court’’ Hastings DDA meets Tuesday A February 18 board meeting ta scheduled for the Downtown Development Authority. The meeting will be at 7:30 pjn. in the Hastings City Council Chambers, 103 South Broadway. No school in Hastings, Monday The Hastings Schools will not hold class Monday, February 17, due to a scheduled “Professional Develop­ ment" day for the districts teachers. Ail classes K through 13 will resume Tuesday February 18 at the normal times. Please see related story on Development day. City attorney leaving post Larry Ainslie, attorney for the city of Hastings for the past year, is leaving his city post and his Hastings practice. Ainslie, a member of the Hastings law firm of Siegel, Hudson, Gee, Shaw, and Fisher, has taken a position at ancther company so he can practice his specialty, corporate tax law. In Ainsbe's place will be former city attorney Richard Shaw. Shaw had been sharing city business work with Ainslie and Ainslie had been attending council meetings, Shaw said. Shaw will now take over meeting attendance. Ainslie's background is corporate tax law, Shaw said, and “there's not a lot of work in that in Hastings. That's why he’s going back to the corporate [ Parking authority proposed for city Richard R. Hamiriinf The assistant treasurer and con­ troller for Hastings' Viking Corp, will fill a four-year term on the Hastings City Council recently .vacated by Gordon Bennett Richard R. Hemerling, 28, of 529 E. State Street, was appointed by the council at its Monday meeting. Hemerling is a 1976 graduate of SL Joseph High School and received a I960 degree in accounting from Western Michigan University. He is a member of the First Church of God in Hastings and sits oo the board of directors at Tbomapple Valley Com­ munity Credit Union. He is married with two children. Hemerling says he has no background in city government but is looking forward to getting involved. He is curious about the government process, he says, and wants to learn more about it He said he was approached by Hastings Mayor William Cook about the position. Cook was given Hemeriing's name by councilmember Kenneth Miller and city police chief Mark Steinfort Hemerling said he has lived in Hastings since he came to work at Viking in I960 and “as I get to know more people in town I'm slowly getting involved in more things.'* Hemeriing’s council seat ta in the second ward. Bennett resigned in January because of Job conflicts. Bennett took office January 1 after winning the seat in November, ao Hemerling will have most of Bennett's four-year term to sit on the council. PRICE 25c THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13,1986 “The Music Man” is coming to Central Auditorium The members of the Hastings High School Music Department will be presenting Meridith Wilson’s "The Music Man" Frt. 27, 28 and March 1. •‘The Music Man" brings well known songs to central stage, such as: “76 Trombones,’’ “TU There Was You,” "Shipoopi" “Wells Fargo Wagon," "Marian, The Librarian," and others. "The Music Man" takes place In the small town of River City, Iowa, which is suddenly upset by a fast-talking salesman, Harold Hill, who points out the serious trouble River City citizens are faced with by the presence of a pool table in their town. Tickets are available from any high school music student and seats are not reserved. Effects of Supreme Court ruling will vary, say local supermarkets by Steve Vedder and the Associated Press There is disagreement among small grocery owners over the effects of a recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling that gives storeowners the green light to resume ad­ vertising prices and brands of beer and wine. The ruling came after the court n ifused to review an April 15 ruling by the Court of Appeals which legalized acvertising beer and wine The appellate panel had struck down Liquor Control Commission rules prohibiting the off-premises advertising. The ruling was bailed by Attorney General Frank Kelley, who legalized the ads in 1962, but was overturned by Ingham County Circuit Judge James Kailman. Some of the smaller supermarket owners claim the ruling now opens the door for the larger groceries to undercut them in beer and wine prices. Some of the smaller store owners claim larger stores often lower prices on some products as "loss leaders” to attract business for other higher-priced products. The effects of the ruling vary, according the local stere owners. “It’s bound to hurt us," said Carroll Mathews of Riverview Grocery on M-37. "They (the larger stores) can sell more by volume than us. They can advertise beer and wine lower and still sell it at a 10 percent profit I can't sell it for that profit. "Percenlage-wise my overhead is just as big as theirs. If I cut my prices I wouldn't be able to compete." Another of the smaller supermarket owners in Hastings, Dave Robinson of Robbie’s Superette, 206 N. Michigan Ave., disagreed. He said the ruling won’t effect his business either way. “There ta only a certain limit they (the larger store owners) can go down to," said Robinson. "It’s like bread, you can’t sell below costs. Robinson believes the smaller storeowners who don't like the ruling are overreacting to it "Actually, I think we stand even on being competitive in the community," said Robinson. "I’m looking forward to it. I think it's good for the consumer and the market operator. It will show we can be as com­ petitive as the larger supermarkets." Roger Jones of Felpausch doesn't believe the ruling will hurt smaller supermarkets. He said it ta a well-known fact that the smaller grocery stores have to charge more (or their merchandise. "Is this (beer and v Ine) any different than other items a convenience that are bought at a convenience More?" askes Jones. ‘'You’re going to pay a few pennies more. Based on that, what I'm saying is if they market It right, it won’t hurt them." Michigan has had various rules banning advertising of beer and wine in effect since 1933. Kelley lifted the Prohibition-era ban in 1982, saying it was an unconstitutional restraint on the freedom of commercial speech. The Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association filed suit later that year, and Kailman overturned Kelley’s ruling after about 17 months of unrestricted advertising. Kelley then appealed, and the state Court of Appeals reversed Kailman In April of 1985. In a unanimous 3-0 ruling, the appeals court said such regulations were an im­ proper restraint on the freedom of com­ mercial speech and an improper exercise of state’s police power. The appellate decision wis suspended when the wholesalers asked the Supreme Court to accept an appeal, which the court denied last Wednesday. “Michigan citizens have the right to know what retailers are charging for beer and wine," Kelley said. "The citizens of Michigan are the winners in this case.” Continued on poge 74 Dave Robinson of the Superette in Hastings thinks the new ruling which allows the advertising of beer and wine prices will help the consumer and grocer. by Mary Warner Expected fireworks over the mayor's veto of a motion to remove downtown parking meters never materialized Monday at the Hastings City Council -meeting. About ‘he only one with something to say was First Ward Aiderman Frank Campbell. Campbell told Mayor William Cook he felt it was a “slap in the face” that Cook vetoed the motion. Campbell then failed In an at­ tempt to override the veto. Councilmembers were unwilling to second Campbell's new motion to remove the meters, and instead proposed a downtown parking authority. The city attorney ta to draw up a parking ordinance allowing for the establishment of such a parking authority. The ordinance would include guidelines on parking revenue and parking enforcement, the two problems that led Cook to veto meter removal. Moving to establish a municipal parking authority was councilwoman Esther Walton, who ta head of the special citizens committee that recommended meter removal. Walton said she attended a meeting of downtown retailers last Thursday night where such an authority was offered as the second best alternative to immediate meter removal. Walton said her committee had previously investigated such an authority and felt that since meter removal was proving unfeasible, a parking authority would be the next best thing. The parking authority, Walton said, would be responsible for maintaining and policing all of the city’s parking facilities, including meters and off-street lots. The city would probably put parking meters under the authority's jourisdiction. The main appeal of such an authority ta that it would be one way (or the city to hire someone less expensively to police parking, she said. Right now, the dty pays a police officer 322,000 to handle meter enforcement The officer’s entire salary comes out of meter revenue, Walton said. . But the officer only spends part of his time enforcing the meter parking limits, she said, and as a result meter revenue is not as high as it could be. And the city cannot lay off the policeman and hire someone at a lower salary because of union requirements, Walton added. A parking authority, however, could hire and fire, she said. Therefore, if the authority decided to keep parking meters, it could hire “two part time people and get 60 hours of enforcement (or about 310,000," she said. If the authority decided to abolish the meters, it could probably solve one of the council’s biggest problems in removing the meters — enforcement of two-hour free parking, Walton said.. Right now the mayor and city police chief maintain it would be impossible with the meter officer’s current schedule to enforce two-hour parking in the downtown area. A parking authority, however, coold hire less expensive enforcement personnel, and the dty could either lay off its meter officer or come up with some other way to pay for him, Walton added. Walton said that the police chief has already indicated a need for more officers, but there is no money in the budget to pay for them, nor ta there money available to cover the meter officer should meter revenue be lost. But as it is, she said, downtown shoppers are paying at least partly for police protection, since the meter officer's entire salary is coming out of the meter revenues and he only works on meter enforcement part-time and performs other police func­ tions the rest of the time. “It ta my personal feeling that if we need more men on the police force we need to raise everyone’s taxes to do it — not just assess the downtown shoppers," Walton said. Aiderman Campbell suggested at Mon­ day's meeting that the dty abolish meters right away, hire someone else for meter enforcement and let the police officer per­ form strictly police work. That solution is not viable, Mayor Cook said, because there ta no other place in the 196646 budget to pay the police officer’s salary. Campbell argued that “we have two retirees in the police department that weren’t replaced. A dty employee left the first of the year. There’s money there.’’ "The way I read the money that’s in the budget,” he said, “we’ve got monies enough to go our six months on this thing until we find a better avenue — instead of starting to cut throats right now." Walton said she’d rather not push meter removal right now because "it’s more im­ portant to solve the problem than fight about '* Contlnuod on pogo 3 A judgeship for Judy? Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes could become the next U.S. District Judge of the Western Michigan District — but she isn’t talking about it and wishes people would quit asking. Hughes is listed as one of several can­ didates thus far being considered to replace U.S. District Judge Wendell A. Miles, who ta retiring in May. Hughes declined to comment on the possible appointment, saying that it was "much too premature" to talk about and that "they have’t even established where to send resumes." Hughes did say she was honored to be among those considered. Those named as contendees thus far include two circuit court judges, one probate judge and a U.S. at­ torney. Before nominations are closed and the selection process begins, she said, there could be 100 or more applicants. The judgeship is a political appointment It is the president’s job to appoint someone, but he usually asks the state's U.S. senator from the same party for a recommendation. Since there are no Republican U.S. senators in Michigan, the job went to a Republican committee made up of U.S. representatives whose districts encompass the court district. That committee will screen all applicants, narrow them down to from one to three, and submit the name(s) to the U.S. Deputy At­ torney General. The deputy attorney general sends the names to the American Bar Association, which reviews them and makes a recom­ mendation. The FBI also clears the name(s) before the president makes a final decision The U.S. Senate must then confirm the appointment Heading the selection committee is Rep. Paul Henry, R-Grand Rapids, who represents Barry County.. Former Rep. Harold Sawyer ta also on the committee. He said the only qualification for the judgeship is that the applicant be a lawyer who has practiced for at least five years. The federal district court hears cases involving U.S. law, rather than state and local statutes. Cases run the gamut from violations of the civil rights amendment to mail fraud, interstate drug trafficking, kidnapping, and disputes over constitutional rights �Page 2- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 13,1986 Legal Notice Notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeal* will conduct a pub­ lic hearing on February 18. 19C6 at 7:30 P.M. in the County Com­ missioner's Room. 111 S. Brood­ way. Hatting* Michigan. Cose No VI-86 James 8 Le*a Yorger. (applicants) 7JO P.M. At this hearing, the following described properly which gen­ erally lie* at 650 W. Carlton Center Rd.. Hostings, will be considered a* the site for re­ questing a variance to place o 14x60 ft. 1984 H U D. approved mobile home. The southwest fractional % of Sec. 18. T4N. R8W. EXCEPT com­ mencing al the northwest comer of the southwest fractional '/«. thence east 1300 ft., thence south 885 ft., thence west 1300 ft., thence north 885 ft. to begin­ ning. ALSO EXCEPT commencing at the southeast comer of the southwest fractional '/«. thence west 193 ft., thence north 675 ft., thence east 193 ft., -hence south 675 ft. to the place of beginning. ALSO EXCEP1 com- t CLYDE SMITH-TREEMAN 1 Dowling. Michigan t ! Expert Tree A Stump Removal Trimming A Cabling 3 55’ High Range • Fully Insured Workman’s Compensation Phone.. 721-3318*r962-7554• 24Has ' : I j — We do the complete job — —Banfield— CUT THIS AD OUT AND SAVE1 [ i : J; South Jefferson Street News mencing at tha northwest cor­ ner of said southwest ’/•. thence south 885 ft. to the place of the cantar of Carlton Center thence north to the place of beginning, Also the west Vi of the southeast '/* of said Sec. 18, EXCEPT a parcel in the south­ east corner thereof, being 12 rods 6 feet north and south by Corlton Twp. Cose No. V-3-86 Paul Hughes. (applicant) 7:40 P.M. At this hearing, the follow­ ing described property which generally lies at 10790 W. Pine Lake Rd.. Delton, will be con­ sidered os the site for request­ ing a variance to operate a mechanical repair facility in an eMisfing pole building. E'/> SWZi. SW'Z. Sec. 33-2-10. Orangeville Twp. All of the above described property being located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested person* desiring opportunity lo b« hoord at the above mentioned time and place. The variance applications are available for public Inspection at the Barry County Planning OHlce, 117 S. Broadway. Has­ tings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 A M. to 5.00 P.M. Monday thru Friday. Pleate call H.F. Bottcher. Interim Director at 948-4830 for further informa­ tion. Norval E. Thaler, Clerk Borry County (2-13) EVENTS 1. Valentine's Dey ■ Feb. 14. Visit your South Jefferson Street merchants this week and let us help you find a gift tor your sweetheart. 2. Be sure to shop the WBCH Great Buye Bazaar, also known as the winter sidewalk sale, this Friday from 9 until 9 at the Community Building for out­ standing bargains from Hastings' merchants. Don’t miss It. 3. Stop at Great Lakes Federal this Friday from 11 until 5 and wish Mary Spackman best of luck In her retirement. 4. Remember the “Walk lor Warmth” Is this Saturday from 3 to 5. Call 948-4883 to walk or pledge. 5. Happy 85th Birthday to Mrs. Elmer Colvin. 6. Susan B. Anthony's Birthday ■ Feb 15. Stop at Bosley's and give a short speech by Susan B. and we will give you two of her dollars. Bring us one of her dollars and we will trade you a $2.00 gift certificate. (One to a family.) (Limit of 10.) 7. Thanks to those of you who brought In muttins. Delicious! We are going to lay off the food for awhile so we can lose some weight. 8. Just In time for Valentine's Day, Barlow Florists, a longtime South Jetterson Street merchant. Is establishing a branch office on State Street (next to Sears) In Downtown Hastings. You can order Valentine flowers from either location this week. 9. Stop by and welcome Pops Appliance to Downtown Hastings this week. They have relocated to the former Mont­ gomery Ward store. 10. World Championship Crab Races - Feb. 16. Race your crab down South Jeffer­ son this week and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. 11. Remember the Maine Day • Feb. 15. Visit Bosley's and sing the Maine State Song and we will give you a $4.00 gift certificate. 12. Abe Lincoln's Birthday - Feb. 12. SYNOPSIS NUTLAND CHAWTEN TOWNSHIP •CANO MEETING — FEBRUARY 5. 1986 — All Board Members present os well as Zoning Adm. Ham­ mond and Pat Sharpe. Approved minutes of January 8th. meeting. Paved rood program for 1986 discussed. No action to be taken until after rood tour in the spring. Received reports of Treasurer and Zoning Administrator. Summer tax collection for schools quotation given schools on price • no response received as yet. Unanimous roll call vote ap­ proving payment of voucher* *3807 thru 13826 Phyllis Fuller, Clerk Supervisor Edwords (2-13) Vermontville council approves prison study by Shelly Suber council but as a community so that the public The Vermontville council voted could have any questions they might have unanimously Thursday to investigate the answered by people who know, not by people possibility of building a prison in or near who are sitting here," Peterson said. Vermontville. Bennett added that in talking with Mark­ According to trustee Russ Bennett who wart, he learned that as a part of the brought the idea before the council, the feasibility study, the men would enter the village could realize nearly $3.5 million per village and talk with groups of citizens to year in revenue from the proposd 550-bed make them aware of tae dangers, system. ••but...generally people have fear of He also added that the prison could employ something that doesn’t happen,” said nearly 150 people, half of which would live in Bennett, who noted "there’s only been one the immediate area of the facility. case in the entire penal history of Michigan Bennett said he previously discussed his where the prisoners have escaped and done idea with three members of the Michigan any harm in the immediate area and that State Prison Clearance and Location com­ (case) is being prosecuted now in Jackson." mittee, who he had hoped would be present at But village resident Harold Stewart of the meeting to discuss the proposal with Maple Street argued, "I don’t have a fear of members of the village council. the prisoners, I have a fear of you putting "...They are definately interested in that thing next to my house and having putting one (a medium security prison) in trucks go by all the time." this area," Bennett told the council. Stewart expressed this concern after the Bennett said he thought the prison system council discussed where the facility might be would be a good way to generate revenue to built. One suggestion was behind Maple the village, in view of recent concern for Street, while Bennett said he preferred it be constructed at the sight of the Ponderosa Vermontville’s future financial status. "They need prison systems in the state of Michigan,” Bennett said, “They have a hard time finding communities that will go along with it." He also noted that building prisons in Michigan is presently a prime concern of the state because the government has mandated that a certain number of 3rd Marking Period prisons be built within a specified amount of time. Gradel "It’s do that or turn them (prisoners) Honorable Mention (3.M to 3.M GPA) loose." Bennett told the coixidl. "And I take Tammy Chaffee, Deanna Fisk, Melissa the choice of locking them up over turning Griffin, Erin Keller, Dale Lammers, Tamra them loose, even if they have to do it here," Lewis, Mike Main, Gary Parker, Daryl Pyle, he said. Julie Richter, Michael Charles Sams, Although Ed Markwart, Jim Curren and Matthew Scott, Kim Smith, Tammy Stamm, Bill Kime of the state penal system were not Rich Sunior, Kelli Tebo, Melissa Williams. present at the meeting, Bennett said they Honors (3.10 to 3.4* GPA) - Shanon Adams, had expressed concern whether the village Christine Benedict, Terry Bennett, Denise waste disposal and water system could Ellis, James Gordon, Melissa Gross, Jen­ handle 550 more residents. nifer Jackson, Stacy Jordan, Steve Jordan, Department of Public Works Superin­ Chris Keizer, Joseph Krammin, Angela tendent Tony Wawiemis claimed the extra Laxton, Laura Lenz, Marc Lester, Doug 40,000 gallons of water per day could be Maurer, Ron McComb, Marci Miller, Chad pumped by the local system, but the village Mirphy, Paige Nelson, Jamie Ogden, Eric lagoons could become over capacitated by Pennock Stacey Pierce, Rob Pool, Kristina the overload, since they are only designed to Porter, Jeffery Pugh, Ben Richardson, handle a population of 1,000. (Vermontville's Kristin Ross, Monica Siewert, Nikki Smith, population presently stands at nearly 850). Scott Smith, Anna Spindler, Kim Steveni, Preliminary steps to constructing the Rob Stroh, Dustin Sunteimer, Sharon prison would include an extensive feasibility Thenikl, James Thompson, Debbie Tiglas, study by the state to determine where it Iva Vaughn, Wendi Wallace, Brandon should be built and numerous other Wilder, Melinda Williams, Chad Zim­ questions. merman. Councilman Jim Peterson added that the High Honors (3-50 to 4.M GPA) - Thomas state would first need a positive concensus of Anderson, Lynn Barcroft (4.00 GPA), Naeole the village governmental unit before further Burger, Mark Carbon, David Clouse, Victor steps . could be taken. Connor, Diane Dykstra (4.00 GPA), Dawn "That’s where we started, and that's Eaton, Angie Ehredt (4.00 GPA), Derek where We’re at. It’s hbw being'brought ‘out "Ferris C4.00 GPA). Abby Forbes, Georgia from wider the bedcovers ifotb the pUblA-v. Griner. Melinda Hare, Paul Hare, Jason light and nothing more can be done until s»cb Hart, Lydia Hensley, Mark Kelley (4.00 a lime as we can find out when we could meet GPA), Jason Ladere, Julie Lord, Darcel with them as a community, not just as a Lowell, Kelli McCall (4.00 GPA). Jason Campground, located south of town on Ionia Road. "They need a minimum of 40 acres and they would like maybe two to three times that much, so from 40 to 120, 140,150 acres," Bennett said. "My first choice would be where the Ponderosa is located because it’s concealed from the read, it has adequate land, and it’s also adjacent to the village." Bea Gillespie, owner of the Ponderosa Campground, was present at the council meeting and expressed approval of such a proposal. Bennett went on to say that the village charter gives the council the right to annex the portion of ground into the village, should such a system be built, without ha zing to buy the land. "They (state officials) would be making the decision, because they know what they have to have," said Bennett, "but I explained to Ed Markwart where my first choice was and be said he’d be glad to look at it." Council trustee Donald Lewis stressed the importance of informing the public conerning the matter. "You have to get everybody together and work together on this, and then maybe the public would show a little more support for something," he said. ’’! am all for it, myself. We’re going to have to get public views but we need the people here from the state to explain questions we can not answer.” Bennett added that “if in your own mind weigh the pros and the cons, the money it would bring in and the other pluses it would bring in, it wouldn't be a detriment to the community." Village President Sue Villanueva added that ’ ‘we already know our sewer system will not handle it. We’ll have to come up with something or they’ll have to come up with something, but what we want now is for the council to say, ‘let the gentlemen come in and talk to us'. Take the next step up. We’ve already approached the first step, let’s take the second." The council voted unanimously in favor of inviting representatives of the state to speak to the community concerning the possibility of constructing a medium security prison system in the Vermontville village area. Hastings High Honor Roll The fabulous JCPenney Spring & Summer Catalog Plus a s5 certificate So much, for only $4 ng and Sumrr 1986 Miller, Roni Schleh. Scott Schoessel, Lori Sexton, Trina Slags tad, Jennifer Temby, Chris Todd, Chris Tracy, Paul Vanameyden (4.00 GPA), Yvette Vargaz, Ann Veldman, Nancy Vitale (4.00 GPA), Cassie Ward, Alexandra Warren, Kirs Witham. Grade 10 Honorable Mention (3.M to 3.M GPA) Dawn Archer, Chris Avery, Lesli Becker, Jennifer Borton, Ginger Clark, Shelly Converse, Robin Cruttenden, Andrea Cur­ tiss, Julie Dimmers, Boyd Endsley, Kent Gee. Mike Grafton, Beth Huver. Vera Jor­ dan, Kenneth MacKenzie, Andrew Mogg, Craig Nichob, Charles Rice HI, Paul Rine, Leslie Ritsema, Laura Rowley, Derma Sherry. Scott Snore, Erin Solmes, Michelle Stanton, Amy Sweet, Wendy Ulrich, Trevor VanHouten, Susan Vincent, Aigela Willson, Archie Wood. Honors (3.10 to 3.4» GPA) - Mark Atkinson. Amy Bowers, Carina Bradley, Melanie Cook, David Covey, Kelley Daughterly, Laura Depompoio, Peter Devault, Michelle Frey, Bobby Frick, Amy Gibson, Bradley Gray, Bryon Hubbell, Kim Javor, Amy Ketchum, Theresa Kuball, Eric Maichde, Kelly McCiurkin, Rebecca Miller, Aaron Moskalik, Micah Murphy, Dan Phillips, Dan Pickard, Michelle Raymond, Michelle Ruthruff, Kelly Schneider, Matthew Spencer, David Vaughan. Sara Vos, Timmi Watson. High Honors (3.50 to 4 00 GPA) - Phil Anton, Kathleen Barcroft (4.00 GPA), Robin Beach, Roy Brown, Amy Bowers, Ron Bustance, Don Cheeseman, Todd Clarkin, Lisa Clawson, Lisa Eltzroth (4.00 GPA). Heidi Freye. Andy Furrow (4.00 GPA), Scott Furrow (4.00 GPA), Philip Hafer. Jonathan Harmon, Benjamin Hawkins (4.00 GPA), Jan die Hoekstra (4.00), Robert Longstreet, Kimberly McCall (4.00 GPA), , Michael M-rri’i (4.00 GPA), Mark Micklatcher (4.00 GPA), Aaron Moskalik, Jenny Norris (4.00 GPA), Beth Pierce, Heather Prucha, Cris Sarver, Angela Sears, Cherie Swank, Sara Sweetland, Chad Tolles. Grade 11 Honorable Mention (3.06 to 3.M GPA) ■ Scott Anderson, Jackie Barry, Jeffrey Boop, Tony Cole, Gordon Gaskill, Jeffrey Hall. Lori Hough, Stacy Nichob, Kerry Payne, Laura Redman, Tom Rosenberg, Elisa Smith, Kim Stafford, Dan Willison. Honors (3.18 to 3.4S GPA) - Tracy AUerding. Joe Born, Kim Bubow, Vai Dakin, Mike Davis, Pam Eatherton, Kimberly Fox, Karin Gibson, Dan Hause, Carol Hewitt, Susan Inman, Carrie Jacobs, Martha Kessenich, Scott Kimmel, Pam Lieuhauser, Michelle Melendy, Janet Miller, Kim Murphy-Pierson, Jenee Newton, Lynn Nolen, Joan Norris, Wayne Oom, Tracy Paulauski, Eric Peterson, Randy Planck, Chuck Robinson, Nicole Ross, Jon Schimmel, Will Simmons, Coleen Scotsman, Rob Trowbridge, Traci Warren, Dale White, Doug Whitmore, Brenda Wilson. High Honors (3.50 to 4.00 GPA) - Kristen Arnold, Christine Beck (4.00 GPA), Valory Clouse, Bradley Emswiler, Kathy Gordon, Amy Haywood, Doris Huey, Denise Kelley, Edwin Kidder, Steve Laubaugh (4.00 GPA), Sean Lister, Anna Loftus, Kevin Purgiel, Kathleen Richar (4.00 GPA), Ann Scofield (4.00 GPA), Keely Shay, Steve Shepler, Shannon Williams, Yolanda Zimmerman. Grade 12 Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.09) - Molly Anderson, Randy Buehler, Larry Cameron, Barbara Case, Starlette Cross, Troy Dalman, David Gibson, Belinda Guernsey, Kolene Hall, Tammy Hare, M«*rty Hawthorne, Laura Lee, Paul Martens, Dawn Miller, Elizabeth Miller, Eric Pattok, Mark Schaubel, Michaeleen St. Onge, Lori Stamm, Michael Stout, Earl Thompson, Becky Wood. Honors (3.10 to 3.4* GPA) - Rosal ba Alfaro. Jerald Ballard, Jennifer Barkhuff, Tom Bradford, Rose Byykkonen, Jeanine Chenier, Susan Clark. Fabricio Cordova. Allissa Davis, Bill Dawe, Monique Dunham, Daniel Ferris, Floyd Gates, Susan Halstead, Todd Havey, Edith Hawkins, Kitrina Hoff­ man, Jennifer Howe, Bradley Johnson, Tamela Jordan, Patrick McIntyre, Dawn Michnal, Judy Neymeiyer, Derick Price, Petra Schwarz, Anna Smith, Sara Thomp­ son, Kathy Wellman, Eddie Willison, Judy Wymer. High Honors (3J0 to 4.8S GPA) - Amy Atkinson (4.00 GPA), Caryn Black, David Byrne (4.00 GPA), Loretta Comp, Lori Cordray, Martha Davis (4.00 GPA), Martha Dimmers, Rick Frey, Mike Grebenok, Stephen Hayes, Jason Kelley (4.00 GPA), Elizabeth Kensington (4.00 GPA), Karey Lang, Angela Lumbert, Deborah Mead, Melia Miller, Jill O'Connor (4.00 GPA), Julie Pugh, Andrew Roush, Susan Satterfield, Majda Seuss, Lisa Sharp (4.00 GPA), Jeff Smith, Stephen Sweetland (4.00 GPA), Kristin Trahan, David Vanameyden, Natasha Warren, Daniel Whinner, Charlene Winey, Jolyn Zimmerman (4.00 GPA), . ' AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky is having a sale to cele­ brate Paczki Day (Feb. 11). You have probably often asked yourself what 79‘ will buy these days. The Buck answers that question and many others in the week’s Reminder ad. 2. While Valentine Day Shopping at Bosley’s this week, be sure to. 1. Enter our Valentine Sweetheart Drawing. See our Bucky ad for details. 2. Buy Valentine Candy for your sweetheart from our large assortassortment. 3. Ask for your free chocolate kiss when you buy Valentine’s cards in our Sentiment Shop. 4. Check out the Valentine Plush Animals in our Pause Gift Shop starting at $3.99. 5. Have your purchase gift wrapped Free. 3. Our 1* Enlargement Sale is still on. Stop in for details. 4. Park in the Free lot behind Bosley’s or Park free on South Jefferson Street (get a meter token at Bosley s) and shop Downtown Hastings. QUOTE: “If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?” POWER SAVINGS TIME JCPenney Catalog Merchandise Certificate limit one _ FIVE dollars P* customer toward any catalog ordat Just when you need it the most we bong y°u a bfeath 01 sPf,n9 11 sIhe JCPenney Spring and Summer Catalog *”h a 55 money-saving certificate for just $4. You'll find page after sizzling page °* °P',0’the minute lashions, famous name lashions like Halston III *. Mary McFadden ”. Lee Wnght. Stafford*. Sl John's Bay’. Levi's*.and rnore-For al1 ,he days of fun ahead, there's our wxJe iray o( sporting goods. Elegant home furnishings. The latest in electronics And so much more Shop by phone. And charge it. You 'll get speedy delivery, too. whether to your nearest JCPenney store, or. lot X, a |gw dollars more, to your home. Coming soon to your nearest JCPenney Catalog Department ![TJ Shop-by-phone 945-3603 ’-PHRFimRCY- Buy a new 100-tol90-hp John Deere now and pay no interest* until June Right now we're dealing like never before on primary power John Deere tractors. For starters, we’re passing along big factory dis­ counts — that means huge savings on the selling price. And to sweeten the deal, John Deere will finance your new tractor interest-free until June 1,1986. Come on in and check out the new tractors in stock. Horsepower for horsepower, feature for feature. John Deere’s got the tractor deals the competition can’t match. And now the deals are even better. Stop in today. ' ’Avaibbdily ol John Deere financing subject Io approval of credit. - Abraham Lincoln (1809 1865) OSLEV The best tractor deals in town just got better The JCPenney Catalog THORNARPLE VAL DOWNTOWN HASTINGS 1690 Bedford Rd.. (M-37) Hotting, • 616-945 9526 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 13 1986 - Page 3 VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL --------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- I LETTERS (to the Editor) Good move on parking The Hastings City Council has shown its interest in keeping the downtown business district as a viable economic base by its action to Molesters are free; children suffer guilt Kids swing along in ‘Elephant Walk’ Elementary students from Central demonstrate some of the techniques used In Tim Newsted’s Physical Techniques In Perceptual Training class. The class teaches the first through third graders to become aware of their bodies, through training exercises and thought games. During the demonstration, which the students gave to the parents and teachers at Central’s monthly Parent Teacher Organization i meeting, students Imagined themselves as balloons, formed letters of the alphabet and pictured here, did the "Elephant Walk" Newsted, who has taught the class for three years said the students enjoy and learn a lot during the class. Crime committed while defendant jailed, prosecutor says A Mailings man Is being charged with raising bail money while he was in jail by selling a piece of heavy equipment that wasn’t his. Matthew J. Sal ski, 20, of 212 W. Mill, was arraigned Friday in Barry County Circuit Court on charges of larceny by conversion and acquiring money through false pretenses. Salski allegedly arranged to borrow a cherry picker, a hydraulic lift used to raise and lower automobile engines, while he was in Barry County Jail in November awaiting trial on larceny over $100. Salski then sold the cherry picker and used the money to pay for his release from jail, the charges allege. Salski was arrested in November for stealing batteries from a state highway garage construction site on Quimby Road. He spent from November 16 through 21 in the Barry County Jail. ......................• , During that time, according to the charges, Salski called Carlton Township resident Wayne Landon Salski told Landon he needed to raise bail money and asked Landon if he wanted to buy a cherry picker. Landon testified at Salski’s preliminary exam that he was skeptical at first, telling Salski he didn’t know him. Salski told Landon that some friends of his would bring over the cherry picker and Landon could give them the money, Landon testified. Two men and a woman delivered the cherry picker to Landon, Landon said, and he gave them $180. Landon then discovered that the cherry picker was broken, he said, and he paid 530 to have it repaired. Shortly after he got it repaired, he said, the cherry picker disappeared. He testified that prior to its disappearance two men had questioned him about the cherry picker and told Landon that the picker was not owned by Salski. The charges say the cherry picker belongs to Tinus Vanderwoude of 665 140th Street, Wayland. According to the prosecution, Salski called Vanderwoude’s son Robert and asked if be could borrow the cherry picker. The picker was then taken by friends of Salski’s to Landon, according to the charges, and Landon gave them $180 for it When Salski received the money, he used it to pay a bail bond so he could be released, the prosecution said. Salski now faces a total of seven felony charges. In addition to the larceny by con­ version and acquiring money by false pretenses charges, he was arraigned Friday for extortion and malicious destruction of property. Salski allegedly threatened a Hastings man who accused Salski of assault and battery and filed charges against him. Salski also faces charges of maltefoud destruction of property in that case. Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming Hastings refused to lower Salski’s bond on the ex­ tortion charge, which was set in district court at $10,000. Salski’s defense attorney, David Tripp, requested the reduction, saying that “Mr. Salski is having a difficult time making bond.” T® the Editor: Prosecutor Judy Hughes asked that the So Mayor Cook does not think Hastings can bond remain high because of the large manage without this income from his, number of felony charges pending against "Hastings Gobblers.” Salski. I agree with your editorial Thursday Feb. 6 Hughes said that Salski is facing two so -1 guess I’ll just have to continue avoiding charges of carrying a concealed weapon in Main Street Hastings as much as possible. I addition to the charge of larceny of batteries would like to thank True Value Hardware for and the four charges be faced Friday. maintaining their parking lots, and say, they Judge Deming cited the seriousness of the have one of the very finest shopping spots to extortion charge as part of his reason for be found anywhere. refusal, saying that the offense carries a I guess I’ll just keep going to the friendly maximum penalty of 20 years in state prison. , little towns of Freeport and Lake Odessa , A trial date of April 21 was set for Friday’^, ' where I’m welcome to shop as long as.I like charges. Salski stood mute to all the charges without even the fear of chalk marks bn my and pleas of not guilty were entered on Ms । tires. Theron Hecht behalf. Lake Odessa Are Americans afraid of terrorism? decision to veto. Peg Lechlietner Stacy Burghdoff Sunday evening a television movie, “America Under Seige" depicted a terrorist attack in the United States, where govern­ ment ofticicials were forced to take im­ mediate action to preserve ihe lives of the American people. The hypothetical U.S. president even resorted to executing one terrorist, thereby resorting to the same violent action the terrorists used. Could American possibly come to that point? The Banner asked local people: Do you think Americans are more afraid of terrorism than they used to-be? Would you have second thoughts about traveling overseas for vacations? Are there things that the United States should be doing to fight terrorism abroad and in our own country? would have to come up with a means of paying for the costs of en­ forcement, snow removal, improvements and maintenance. The proposal has a lot of merit. It removes parking revenues as a factor in the city police budget. It places the obligation for the costs of providing parking on those who benefit from free parking — the businesses in the downtown area. Those who will benefit most will be the people who shop in downtown Hastings. Unsung heros Lost in the observance of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington's birthday this month is the birthdate of Thomas Alva Edison, Feb. 11. Edison, history buffs may know, had little education, but went on to obtain patents on more than a thousand inventions, changing the world around him and opening the doom to development of the technological wonders of today. People in the news media are constantly aware of how often elected officials and community leaders get their names in the news and how seldom people who do the work of the world are put in the limelight. While not everyone has the genius of Thomas Al<-a Edison, it takes people of his dedication and perseverance to develop industries and products that create a better world. In the back rooms of our local industries are people working to solve technical problems that will lead to new products and future growth of jobs in our community. While their work is seldom in the spotlight, they are today's Edisons who endeavor to create a better world. “Sharp Eyes Cut Crime!” Crime Prevention Week focuses on what every citizen can do to help I Mary Kuzma Cathi Brodbeck. Woodland — I think they (other Americans) are (afraid)...! am. I wouldn't go over to Europe right now. I don't know how the U.S. could stop it. Better security maybe. I don't know what they could do different but it could be better or they wouldn't have people hijacking planes. Peg Lechlietner, Hastings — Yes because we are listening to it happen all the time all over the world. I definitely don’t think it's (traveling overseas) is a good idea unless you have to go for business reasons. I think here, we should have more control. A story in this issue tells of a neighbor in the Delton area who reported suspicious activity. Police found a carload of booty and two Nancy Ingram, Hastings — I think it is a realistic possibility, more so now than in the past because of recent developments in the Middle East Stacy Burghdoff. Woodland — Most definitely. I read about it all the time. It makes me afraid to fly...there’s no way I would get on a plane now unless it was ab­ solutely necessary. The U.S. should hype up security in the airports but it seems like their x-ray machines should pick up stuff like thatIt's not going to stop it’s just going to get worse and worse. Dan Thompson, Hastings — I think it is very possible that we are attacked here in the U.S. by terrorists in the near future. We are going to have to tighten up our policies. Mary Kuzma, Dowling — Yes, definitely-1 don’t think they should be buffaloing us. The president should put his foot down and do what be says he’s going to do. suspects. Hooray for the neighbor. If we use our eyes more effectively and more responsibly maybe someday the vision of a nation where Passages in the cfiary of a 12-year-old sexual assault victim could be crucial to the defense of accused molester Albert M. Arens, his attorney said Friday. Defense attorney David Dimmers told Barry Couity Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming that he has been unable to obtain the diary from the prosecution. He asked that the diary be produced so that he could examine it. Dimmers said the prosecution used a May 17, 1985 entry in the diary to formulate charges against Arens and then later changed the date of the offense to June 20. He told the coirt that a confusion in dates might be “crucial to thedefenseof the case.” Assistant Prosecutor Allan VanderLaan argued that the dates weren’t relevant, citing a Michigan Coirt of Appeals ruling that times were not an important element in criminal sexual conduct cases. VanderLaan also said that the prosecution was allowed to amend its charges to indicate the June 20 date by District Court Judge Gary Holman during Arens’ preliminary exam. At that time, coirt records show, the victim testified that she originally thought the incident for which Arens war charged took place May 17. An incident did occur at that time, she said, and she wrote about it that same night in her diary. However, she testified, an incident also occurred on Jme 20, which she also wrote about. After the initial charges were brought against Arens, the victim said, she discussed the incidents with her grandmother and established that the incident she told prosecutors about took place June 20 and not May 17. The charges were subsequently amended. VanderLaan also argued that under Michigan rules governing evidence that /---------------The Hastings S — to stop crime. Local law enforcement agencies and other groups use the week to put out tips on how we can protect ourselves from assaults and break-ins. The Exchange Club of Hastings joins the organization's clubs across the nation in saying that "Sharp Eyes Cut Crime!". They're hoping that we'll respond by opening our eyes to our obligation not to overlook but, rather, to keep looking and report possible crimes-in-the-making to the police promptly. Diary key to sexual assault defense, attorney claims PUBLIC OPINION: QUESTION’ As proposed, the parking authority would have the power to decide if the meters stay or are removed. If they are removed, the authority Shopper won’t feel “Hastings Gobblers” City Council, cont "The thing was only a temporary trial basis," she said of the meter removal. Removing the meters never did solve the financial problems with the meters, she said. Voicing tentative approval of a parking authority at Monday's meeting was William Dreyer, head of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce retail committee. Dreyer said the authority would be the Chamber of Commerce’s second choice of options — meter removal being the first Chamber president Kenneth Radant at­ tended the meeting but made no public statement. Aiderman Campbell said at the beginning of the meeting that the thing he disliked about the mayor’s veto was that he "heard it on the streets”. Campbell said the letter Cock sent coun­ cilmembers explaining the veto did not reach him until February 5, and by that time he’d heard about the veto secondiand. "That is not fair politics, I don’t care how you cut it," he told Cook. "I feel that it’s a slap in the face that you’d do this and not let somebody know it” Campbell also objected to Cook not letting the parking committee know his position on meter removal. “When we had the council's committee meeting on this thing, some of the chamber people were there, and you came in on the meeting we had on this before we presented this to the council and it appeared that you would favor this for just a six-month period. “Why did you change your mind?" he asked. “And if you had a reason, why not tell us rather then let me hear it on the street a week and a half later before I even got my letter at home?" Cook reiterated his reasons for the veto, saying that only after the police conducted a trial survey on parking enforcement did he make a decision to veto. It was at that time, he said, that he determined that there would be little revenue from two-hour parking enforcement to replace meter revenue and he made his create a parking authority to control all of the downtown parking areas. T«the Editor: This letter is concerning child molestation j®d the tragic effects on the victims. These °®ocent children suffer guilt, flashback*, •cd mental torture for the rest of their lives; ■°®e can't ever deal with adult relationships •nd marriage Yet the criminals (when exposed) face minimal punishment What is five years in Pf®on, or less, when compared to the total destruction of a child? Then they are free, on the streets, to continue their sick habits. I have personally known several molesters; I was involved with one. When his ex-wife told me what he had done, I could hardly believe it. He had molested three of his daughters, including having sex with the oldest for over two years. When I asked him •hout it, his reply was, "Why not get my •hare?" I was so upset and sick to my stomach to think that this man, married, chose to turn to children and do this horrible thing, feeling no remorse. He was never turned in, so he is on the streets to strike •gain as be pleases. I have counseled with incest victims and been just sick to see what they go through. No one knows the horror unless they have been there. The only thing I have found to help these children is to teach them forgiveness. This does help some. The men who do such things should be in prison forever. Castration isn't such a bad ldea dtherDoris Geib crime no longer infects our neighborhoods will come true. If each of us acts, people will once again know the joy of peace of mind Instead of living in fear of losing their lives or their possessions. Exchange Clubs, who have been working on crime prevention as a project for 40 years, have literature available to help you avoid being a victim of crime. To receive this information, contact the Hastings Police Department. All of the local law enforcement agencies will be willing to help you learn how to help stop crime in your neighborhood. must be provided to the defense, the evidence being requested must be ad­ missible in court. "The diary is a hearsay document and even the people don't plan on using it in court,” he said. And, be said, motions to produce evidence “cannot be just fishing expeditions." "At any rate we would ask the court to first examine the document before giving it to the defense,” he told Judge Deming. Deming ordered the prosecution to turn the diary over to him. He will examine passages recorded on May 17 and lune 20 to determine if they are germaine to the case. If Deming rules toaltow the defense access to the diary, he said, he will do so before March 3, when Arens’ case is set for trial. Arens, 30, of 226S. Washington, is charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct. He is being tried as a second offender. He was convicted of third degree criminal sexual conduct in April of 1981. Arens was serving probation for that offense when the current incident allegedly occurred. Current charges state that Arens molested the girl while she was at a garage sale at Arens’ bouse. Arens has pled not guilty and is out on a $7,000 surety bond. Banner Send form RS. 3579 to PO. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, RO. Box B, Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by ... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 7 - Thursday, February 13,1986 SuHcrlplioo «OW. SI 1.00 r«o> I" •°"V $13.00 per yeor in odjoinlng counltet: ond $14.50 per year elsewhere. Hughes elected pres, of new arts council Judy Hughes of Hastings has been elected president of the newly formed Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County. Other officers, elected Tuesday, to serve with Hughes are Lisa Groos of Hastings, vice president; Heather Collins of Hastings, secretary; and Leslie Hammer of Delton, treasurer. Elected to serve one-year terms on the art council's board of directors are Richard Loughrin, John Fehsenfeld, Sue Drummond, Robert Sherwood, all of Hastings; and Carl Staser of Middleville. Others serving two-year terms on the board are Sandy Dilno, Kathy Crane and Fred Jacobs, all of Hastings. Three-year board members include Barb Schneider of Hastings, Marianne Struckmeyer and Elaine Gilbert, both of Delton. The board has set its regular meetings at 7 p.m. on first Tuesday of each month. The art council's first major project will be a March 22 pops concert by the Grand Rapids Symphony in Hastings. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written In good tasta Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Jage 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 13,1986 David Jacob Harvath | ^>4 re a Obituaries Fem Marie Cook Addie Oliver DELTON - Mrs. Addle Oliver, 8233 S. Wall Lake Rd., Delton died Friday, Feb. 7, 1986. Mrs. Oliver was bom in Hope Township. Barry County, ML, Sept. 26, 1889, the daughter of Henry and Agnes Carpenter Wilkinson. She lived for a short time with her parents in a tenant home on the maternal grandparent's farm at Wall Lake, Delton. Her family subsequently moved to Delton, Cressey, Otsego and then back to Hope Township to a small farm adjoining the Carpenter farm. After completion of school in Delton area, she moved to Kalamazoo and attended Parsons Business College. Upon graduation, she was employed as a secretary for the Prudential Nursery Co. of Kalamazoo. She was married Oct. 11,1911, to Bernard Oliver. She and her husband resided in Kalamazoo until about 1945, when they moved back to the farm home, where Mrs. Oliver had lived as a child with her parents. Mr. Oliver died in Nov. of 1955. Mrs. Oliver continued to live in the farm home and was joined there by her daughter, Lucille Oliver, in the late 1960s. Surviving besides her daughter, are two cousins, Mrs. Arloa Burghdoff and Miss Blanche Carpenter, both of Hastings; one nephew. Funeral services were held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton with Fatha* Richard Bradford officiating, .nterment, Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bernard Historical Museum of Delton. HASTINGS - Mrs. Fern Marie Cook, 55, of 122E. State Rd., Hastings, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 1986 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Pastor Michael J. Anton officiated with burial at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Cook was born May 25, 1930 in Hastings, the daughter of Dudley and Pauline (Mannl) Bliss. She was raised in the Hastings area and Lake City. She graduated from Lake City High School in 1948 and returned to Hastings in 1948. She married John E. Cock on April 25, 1952. She was employed as a clerk for Sav-More Grocery in Middleville, Hales Market in Hastings, the former A & P in Hastings, Hastings Fiber Glass and Hastings Manufacturing, retiring in 1981. She was a member of Hastings O.E.S. and played with the Hastings City­ Band for a number of years. Mrs. Cook is survived by her husband John, two sons and a daughter-in-law Jeffery and Patty Cook and Jerry Cook all of Hastings; one daughter, Mrs. Ron (Julie) Wymer of Hastings; one grandson; two sisters, Mrs. Russell (Barbara) Blough and Mrs. Daniel (Ruthmary) Lightfoot both of Hastings; one half-brother, Richard Bliss of San Diego, CA; one half-sister, Mrs. Joyce Urvater of St. Louis, MO; and one sister-in­ law, Anfith Bliss of Kentwood. She was preceded in death by two brothers Hows’-' Bliss and Richard Bliss. ^ATTEND SEBMBl CHURCH OF IISUS CHRIST LATTERDAY SAINTS. 600 N. Airport Rood. Hostinp. 94S-3104. RuimII Selmer, branch pmldcal. phono 945-2314 Counaaion Kant Giboon |»45-4145) and Ed Thoma* (795-72801 Sacraacnl MeeUnj 9:30 a.n> Sunday School 1040 am Primary. Rrite. Soorty. Pneathood. am Young Women at 11:30 am. Work Meeting second Thursday 1000-2 03 and exercise daaa every Wednesday 7 00 pm Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North S«.. Michael Aatoo. P«ux Phone 945 3414 Sunday. Feb. 16 • 8 45 Church School (all aSc»1. 10:00 Family Worahlp. 4 00 Medical Facility. 6:00 Youth Group. Thunday, Feb. 13 - 4:15 Children'. Choir, 7:30 Sr. Choir Saturday, Fab. 17 • ft30 Conf 5. 900-500 CAA Walk. 6:30 Adult Party Tueulay, Feb. IS - 9.30 Wordwatcberi. 7 30 Adventure*. Wednesday. Feb 19 7:00 Worship FIRST CHURCH OP GOD. 1330 N Broad way. Rev. David D Garrett Phone 948-2229 Parsonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a mernbrt. 9-30 a m Sunday School. 10 45 am. Worship Service; 6 pm. Fellowship Worship. 7 p.m Wednesday Prayer FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hutinfi Mich . Allan J Weenlnk. In­ terim Minister Eileen Higbee, Dir. Chris­ tian Ed Sunday. Feb 16 - 9 30 and 1100 Worship Service*. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and FM 9 30 Church School Clan for all age*. 10:30 Children'. Choir Practice. 10 30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. 1140 Children'. Church 540 Junior High Youth Fellowship meet at the church for cookie delivery. 6 30 Senior High Youth Fellowship will meet. Mon­ day. Feb. 17 - 7JO Trustee'. Meeting 7:30 Chrutian Education Teacher*. Meeting. Tuesday. Feb. IS - ld)0 Women'. Bible Study at the home of Donna Tbompaon Wednesday Feb 19 • 6J0 Kirk Choir Practice. 7:00 Boy Scout* will meet. Thur* day. Feb. 20 ■ 12 00 Lenten Luncheon Speaker. Michael Anton, Grace Lutheran Church 7.30 Chancel Cboir practice. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. Ml North Michigan. Minister Clay Roa*. Phone 948-4145 reridence, 945 2938 church. Sunday Service* 10 am.; Bible Study 11 am.; Bvenlng Services 6 pm.; Wednesday Bvenlng Bible Study 7 pm. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OP GOD. 1674 West Siam Road. Pastor JA. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9 45 am.. Worship II am.; Evening Service 7 pm.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 pm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. SO5 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor Satur­ day Maaa 4JO pm.; Sunday Maun 8 am. and 11 a.m. confcssloas Saturday 4:004:30 pm. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street. Haatlnp. Mich.. 49058. (616) 945-9574 David B Nelson Jr Pastor Sunday. Feb 16 S 30 Worship Serna - Room IOS. 900 Children » Choir - choir room 930 la Sunday School. 1030 am CoHee Fellowship. >040 am Radio Broadcast. WBCH. 11 A) am Wor­ ship Service - Sanctuary, "Follow la Hi* Step. 1 Peter 3:16-22. 6-00 pm. Youth Fellowship*. Monday. Feb 17 • 600 pm Webelo. 700 pm. Scouts 7:00 pm. Budding Committee Tuesday. Feb IS • 2 45 pm Cub Den. 6 30 U M Men Dm ner and Program with reservatsoo* Wednesday. Feb. 19 - 640 pm. Chancel Choir 700 pm Blue and Geld Banquet Thursday Feb. 20 - 64S pm. Handbell Cher. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd. Russell A. Sarver. Pastor. Phone 9459224 Worship service 1030 am. evening service 6 pm . daaeea for all age* »*S am Sunday school Tuesday. Cottage Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm. CHURCH OF THE NAZAREN1. 1716 North Broadway Rev Jaasea E Lemmas Pastor Sunday Service*: 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. 1140 am. Morning Worship Wednesday: 7J0*pm. Service** or Adult* Teen* and Children FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 B ln( Worship 11:00 am. Breal** Worahlp 6 pm. Wednesday. Family Night. 630 AWANA Grade* K thro 6. 7.-00 p.m Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 1:30 p.m. (Adult Cboirl- Saturday 10 Io II am. King. Kid. (Children'* Cboir) Sunday morning satvice broadcast WBCH HOPS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South at M-79 Jack Itartholomew. paiior phone 945-4995 Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule 9 30 Fellowship and CoHee; 9:55 Sunday School; 11 .-00 Morning Worship; 6:00 pm Evening Worship; 7:00 pm. Youth Meeting. Nursery for ail service.. traruportaUon provided to and from morn Ing service*. Prayer meeting. 7 pm. Wednesday Middleville Area ST. AUGUSTINE. Middleville, Rev Father Josapb Thacbet. Pastor Phone 792 2689 Sunday Maa* 940 am MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M-37. just north of Mid dlevtlle. 795-9726 Rev. Wesley Smith, Pastor. Mark J. Highman. Pastor of Youth and Education Sunday School 945 am.; Morning Worship II am; Evening Ser- PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at Parmalee Rd. Mlddtevtlle Rev Wayne Kid. Pastor Phone 8911585 Rev. Charin Doorabo*. Assistant Pastor. Phone 7*5-3466 First Service 9 am.; church School 10:15 am.; Second Service 11:15 Evening Ceirbrstioe 6 pm Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING EMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Cor­ ner of Broadway and Center Street. Father Wayne Smith. Rector 930 am Sunday School and Adult Classes 1030 am Service. Weekday Buchanan Wednesday. 7:15 am; Tbursda,. 700 Charles (Henry) Cole HASTINGS • David Jacob Harvath infant son of David P. Harvath and Christine M. Koteskey, 6102 Gurd Rd., Hastings died Wedesday, Feb. 5,1986 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Surviving besides his parents are one sister, Erin Koteskey; maternal grand­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stauffer of Hastings and Mrs. Betty Harvath of Hastings; several aunts and uncles Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 a! Girrbach Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Deal officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. COTTER, ARKANSAS • Charles (Henry) Cole, 86, of Cotter, Arkansas, formerly of the Hastings area, died Saturday, Feb 1 1986 He was bom May 12,1899. in Hasting^, MI.’ and married Lena Meade in 1916 She preceded him in death in 1966. He married Chloe Gregory of Cotter, Arkansas in 1969 Survivors include his wife, Chloe Cole; two sons. Fred Cole of Maricopa, Arizona and Robert Cole of Wellston- Michigan; four grandchildren, and four great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m Thursday, Feb. 6, at Roller Chapel in Mountain Home, Arkansas, with the Rev John Christie officiating. Graveside services were held Monday, Feb. 10, at the Fuller Cemetery in Hastings. George R. Thomason IONIA - Mr. George R. Thomason, 39, of Ionia, formerly of Nashville, died Friday, Feb. 7, 1986, at Ionia County Memoriai Hospital. Graveside services were held Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville with Rev. Robert Taylor officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Arrangements by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes. Mr. Thomason was bom on Aug. 5,1945 in Vermontville Township, Eaton County, the son of George and Reta (Kimmel) Thomason. He was raised in Vermontville, Nashville and Augusta. He came to Nashville in 1980 from California. He was employed as an auto mechanic and machinist all of his working life. Mr. Thomason is survived by four sons, Larry, George, Scott and Cory Thomason all of California; two brothers. Royal Thomason of Nashville and Richard Thomason of Galesburg; and three sisters, Beverly Roth of Augusta, Bonnie Sears of Vermontville and Barbara Jones of Tampa, Florida. He was preceded in death by one brother Larry Thomason. Vivian Kimmel DIMONDALE - Vivian (Waldren) Kimmel of Dimondale died Thursday, Jan. 23,1966 at Sun City, Fla., after a long period of ill health. She had been staying at Ruskin. Fla. for the winter. She was boro in Barry County Nov. 26, 1925, the daughter of John and Mary (Collins) Waldren and had been a local resident before her marriage to Kenneth Kimmel. Surviving ar eh er husband Kenneth; one son, Kenneth Kimmell Jr. of Lansing; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Nancy) Rezin of Mason and Deborah Kimmel of Lansing; two grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. William (Vada) Bailey of Orangeville; Mrs. Lillian Hurlburt and Mrs. Abe (Leona) Bussema both of Lake Odessa. Mrs. Glen (Ellen) Miller of Lowed and Mrs. Jack (Wreatha) Cooper of Ionia; one brother, Douglas Waldren of Lansing. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the Field Funeral Home of Dimondale vith Rev. Howard Sugden officiating. Burial was in Dimondale Cemetery. Maxwell D. Ritter BRONSON - Maxwell D. Ritter, 75, of Bronson, died Friday morning Jan. 24, 1986 at Carriage Inn Convalescence Center after a 34-week illness. He was bom in Lake Odessa and moved to Bronson in 1950. Until his illness, he worked as a farmer, and also did sewer work and custom bull-dozing. In addition, he was a limestone contractor and also formerly worked at Bronson Specialties Inc. and as a toD-and-die maker at the Willow Run plant of General Motors Corp. He was a former member of the Lions Club in Woodland. Surviving are his wife, the former Noriene Weaver; a daughters, Patricia M. Barth of Three Rivers; a son, Jon Ritter of Sherwood; six grandchildren; brothers, Paul Ritter of Potterville and Maynard Ritter of Caro; and sister, Jane Reynolds of Hastings and Jeane Harris of Bellwood, IU. Services were held at 1 p.m. Monday. Jan. 27 at KubaMak-Kolcz Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Branch County 4-H Association. Rev. Dorotha Hayter JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION Hasting* and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Halting*, Inc. Insurance for your life. Home. Busin*** and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES — HoUkIIW NASHVILLE - Rev. Dorotha May Hayter, 91, of 245 E. Casgrove SL, Nashville died Wednesday, Feb. 5,1986 at the Barry County Barbara J. Huss Medical Facility. Funeral services were held MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Barbara J. Huss, 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Nashville Church 48, of Middleville, died Saturday morning of the Nazarene with Rev. Thomas Voyles, Feb. 8, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral Rev. Neil Strait, Rev. Allen Cobb, Rev. services were held 1:30 Tuesday, Feb. 11, at James Sherman, and Mrs. Gladys Hurt the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Pastor Welsey officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Smith officiated with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial con­ Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be tributions may be made to Nashville Church made to the American Cancer Society or the of the Nazarene. Grand Valley Kidney Foundation. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel Mrs. Huss was born July 21, 1937 in of Wren Funeral Homes, Nashville. ' Muskegon, the daughter of Robert W. and Rev. Hayter was born on Dec. 4, 1894 in Olive M. (Jewett) Cooper. She graduated Cadillac, the daughter of Worden and Mary from Middleville T-K High School in 1955. (McNutt) Brainerd. She was raised in the She was married to Charles F. Huss Sr., on Boon, MI. area and attended schools there. June 18, 1955. She devoted 21 years to the She married William Hayter on Dec. 31,1911. loving care of foster children, all special He (fieu on Nov. 14, 1972. handicapped. She was a member of the Rev. Hayter was ordained by the Church of Middleville First Baptist Chirch. the Nazarene in 1926. She served in churches Mrs. Huss is survived by her husband, in Elmdale, Nashville, Lapeer and Charlotte, Charles F.; her children Ted and Nancy with her ministry spending 24 years. She and Doorn, Chuck F. Jr., and Wendy Huss, and her husband retired to Nashville in 1961. She Dennis J. and Penny Huss, all of Middleville; was a member of the Nashville Church of the six grandchildren; foster children, Lora Nazarene. LaVarra, Abby Arthur, Ronald Smith and Surviving are her sister, Mrs. Jennie Douglas VanDoren; her mother, Mrs. Olive Silvers of Grand Rapids; a brother, Earl M. Taylor of Middleville; two sisters, Donna Brainerd of Saginaw; half brothers. Bert and J. Lampert of Middleville and Barbara J. Elmer Brainerd of Cadillac; nieces and Strothide of Charlotte; three brothers, Roy nephews including Earl and Elizabeth Tsylar Jr., of Caledonia, Robert W. Cooper of Furlong of NashviDe. She was preceded in Middleville and Ronald Cooper of Missouri, death by three brothers and one sister. many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. FLEXFAB INCORPORATED OrangevilleGun Lake Area olHasllno, Delton Area NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Campground Rd . 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School al 10 am : Wor »hlp 11 am . Evening Service at 7 pm. Youth meet Sunday 6pm. Wednraday Prayer Bible 7 p m Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hosting* "Prescriptions" • 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hatting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hasting*. M.chigon FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Paator Elmer J Fault On M-43 in Delton Service* Worthip 10 45 am. Sunday School 9:3010:30, Evening Service 6pm United Methoditl Women every I at Thuraday. 7:30 pm; United Methods Men every 2nd Sunday 7 30 a m derson, of Minneapolis. Minnesota The concert will be Wednesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Everyone is invited to attend. An offering will be taken to meet expenses. Woodland Co-op has announced an open house, membership drive, and bake sale which will be at their store on Main Street during store hours Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15. Co-op members are asked to bring baked goods for the sale. Kilpatrick Church Adult Fellowship Group met Saturday evening at the church for a potluck supper. The meeting-dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Warren Soules. The tables were decorated for Valentine’s day with red heart doUies, red candles and flowers. Special guests were Les and Virginia Yonkers. The theme of the meeting was "The Father of Our Coimtry". Nadine Speas read a piece about George Washington for the devotions. Committees were ap­ pointed for the annual Easter Sunrise Ser­ vice and breakfast which will be March 30th. The program was given by Les and Virginia Yonkers and was about their recent trip to Israel, Egypt and Italy. The Yonkers displayed many beautiful pictures of the Holy Land and of Egypt. They also showed items they brought back such as pictures painted on Egyptian papyrus and figures carved out of olive wood. Historical photo of the week... This early photograph shows the original First United Methodist Church at the corner of Green and Jefferson streets. The building, which still stands, became the Oddfellows Hall after the church moved to its new. location. The house immediately to the north has been raised and is used for parking. Historical photographs may be submitted for publication at the Hastings Banner, 1952 N. Broadway. Photos of people in local settings are of parti­ cular interest. All photographs will be copied and returned. Bernice M. Boyer________ HASTINGS - Mrs. Bernice M. Boyer, 74, of 825 N. East St., Hastings, died Sunday, Feb 9,1986 in Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Services were held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Jeffrey Nunham officiated with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Mrs. Boyer was boro Sept. 21,1911 in Kent County, the daughter of Earl and Ottilia (Lenz) Page. She was raised in the Caledonia area and attended Barber School and Caledonia High School. She was married to Meryl E. Boyer in October 1928. They lived in Middleville before coming to Hastings in J 1935. They later lived in Alpena and Grand Ledge returning to Hastings in 1977. She operated a Children's Day Care Center in her home in Hastings and in Grand Ledge for 29 years. She is survived by her husband. Meryl; a son and daughter in law, Ronald and Debra Boyer of San Francisco; three grand­ children, Nistha, Saburi and Montana; a sister, Mrs. Marjorie Bowen of Grand Rapids and a brother, Emmett Page of Grand Rapids. She was preceded in death by a son Cedi Boyer In 1952, an infant son and a sister OtilUa Bartlett. TIME TO SHIFT INTO ANEW Checking Account J ...one that offers more for less. Now, at NBH you can have unlimited checkwriting at no cost when you keep a balance of $300 in your account. Should your account fall below the minimum for any one month, you will be charged only $3.00 for that month. We think you’ll agree; it’s the most attractive checking account to be found anywhere — ESational • • • • 10 Year Construction Warranty Super Energy Efficient Custom Plan Designing Complete Building Service QUALITY, CUSTOM CRAFTED HOMES by BOSLEY PHARMACY Obituaries, Continued on Page 12 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OP ORANGEVILLE 6921 Ma.sh Rd two nuie* aoulh of Gun Lak*. Rev Dan Bowman. Pastor Larry Tvagate. Sunday School Supt Sunday School 945 am Church *ervtcr» II am.; 6 ,im. Evening Service*. Wrdnetoay 6 30 p to S O C K. 3 thro 6 grade*; 7 p m Adult Prayer and Bi bk Study Bu* mmutry weekly with Ron Moor* Call 664-SIS7 tor pick-up ST CYRIL h METHODIUS. Gun Lake. Falhcr Drnni* Boylan Paator Phone 792 2889 Saturday Maaa 5 pm; Sunday Maaa 7 30 am. h 11:30 am. The ladles of Faith Bible Church are planning a special spiritual day for all Woodland area women. The event will feature a special guest speaker, Jennie B. Dimkoff of Fremont, and it will take place February 22 at the Faith Bible Church on Woodland Road. Registration! will start at 8:30 a.m., and the program begins at 9. A salad luncheon will be served, and an of­ fering will be taken to help with expenses. Members of the Zion Lutheran Church honored Carl and Alice Brodbeck for many years of membership with a potluck dinner on Sunday, Feb. 9. Approximately 50 people from the Church attended the dinner in the Fellowship Hall. Those who spoke after the meal in a "This is your life" style were Gene Reuther, Claude Smith, Mary Smith. Marie Brodbeck, Larry Brodbeck, BUI Brodbeck. and Jack Kenny. Alice and Car' both spoke about their many memories of Zion Church and the people in it. The Brodbecks recently moved from their farm near Woodland to Hastings, and in so doing, changed their membership from Zion Lutheran in Woodland to Grace Lutheran in Hastings. They will be greatly missed in the Woodland area. Zion Lutheran Church has made plans to sponsor a concert by nationally and world known gospel singers, Dave and Barb An­ by Catherine Lucas Frank V. Barry FREEPORT - Frank V. Barry, 73, of 5141 Jordan Rd., Freeport died Sunday, Feb. 9, 1986 at Barry County Medical Care Facility. Mr. Barry was boro Dec. 24,1912 in Carlton Twp., Barry County, the son of Thomas and Marie (Myers) Barry. He attended Friend School. He married Susan Doreen Miller on March 8, 1941 in Williamston. He was em; ployed at E.W. Bliss for 29 years, retiring in 1976. He attenur'd Woodland United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Susan; one son, Thomas Barry of Clarksville; one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Gretchen) Slater of Woodland; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Don (Bonnie) McLeod of Woodland; Mrs. Francis (Delores) Peckins of Lyons; a half sister, Queenston Sadawa of Dennium, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ione Vogt, and two brothers. Gene and William. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. -Wednesday, Feb. 12 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Rev. Glen Wegner officiated with burial in Woodland Memorial Park. HOMES of DISTINCTION The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: Woodland News KEITH PRONG BUILDERS PHONE - 94S-4S3* EJaNK of [Hastings PECFO 1OJCH Call... West State at Broadway Member FDIC All Deposits Insured up *o $100,000 J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 2293 Gun lake Road, Hastings, Michigon (Owner! of Rtnundw & Bonnsrl — OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT - (616) 945-9554 Banking at its Best... �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, February 13,1986- Page 5 Social ^leivA . • From Time to Time... by...Esther Walton Valentines of long ago remembered in ‘Love Letters’ to a man’s wife Bui lings to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Theo and Alice Bulling will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. 15. Because of poor health, there will be no open house. It is suggested by their brother and wife and niece® and nephews that friends honor them with a card shower. After spending many, many winters at Bonita Springs, Fl. they now live year around in their home at 1512 Emerson SL, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849. Milleson to celebrate his 85th birthday Bert Milleson is celebrating his 85th bir­ thday on Feb. 21. 1986. Ht was born in Farmington, Ill. in 1901. He is now a resident of the Provincial House in Hastings. Mr. Milleson is a long time resident of this area, he and his wife Eleanor came to Hastings from Detroit in 1929. Mr. Milleson worked for the Chrysler Corp, before coming to Hastings to farm. The Milleson's raised strawberries for about 45 years. They sold their berries and plants by mail order. The Milleson's sold their farm on Yecldey* Road, in 1983 and moved into Hastings. Mr. Milleson farmed with a team of horses until around 1955. Mr. and Mrs. Milleson will be celebrating their 57th Wedding Annivesny March 23. The Milleson's have a son Richard of Dowling, and a daughter Shirley of California. They also have four grand­ children, and three great-grandchildren. Anyone wishing to send Birthday Greetings to Bert Milleson, may send them to the Provincial House, 240 E. North St., Hastings, MI. 49068. Hershbergers to observe 35th wedding anniversary The family of David and Frances (Poppy) Hershberger would like to invite you to a 35th anniversary reception. The reception will be held Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Woodgrove Brothen- Christian Parish in Coats Grove from 2 to 5 p.m. Children of David and Poppy are Mr. and Mrs. Mark (Sally) Poll, Steven, Stuart, Scott and Shari Hershberger. Grandchildren are Jason and Tia Marie Poll Come and join in the party. No gifts please. Card shower to honor Monicas 40th anniversary Please join our family on the joyous oc­ casion when our parents, Charles and Donna Monica, celebrate 40 years of marriage on Feb. 16, 1986 with a card shower in their honor. Please send your greetings to: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Monica, 263 Applewood Drive, Rochester, NY 14612. Benatar tickets on sale Capturing four consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Female Vocalist, rock 'n roll star Pat Benatar makes her debut at the Kellogg Center Arena on Monday, Feb. 17, at 8 p.m. Tickets at 11430 (reserved) are on sale now at the Kellogg Center Arena Box Office and ticket outlets at Recordtown, Rock Cafe, and Believe In Music, all in Battle Creek; Boogie Records and Believe in Music, Kalamazoo; RAR Records and Recordtown, Jackson; Wherehouse Records, Lansing; Believe in Music, Grand Rapids; Bobby Hankins Music City in Coldwater; and Boomtown Sound in Hastings. Valentines Day is celebrated on February 14th as a festival of romance and affection. People send valentines to their sweetheart, friends, and members of their family. The beginning of Valentine Day is thought to come from an ancient Roman festival called “Lupercalia". The festival honored Juns, the Roman goddess of women and marriage, and Pan, the god of nature. The Romans celebrated their feast of Lupercalia as a lovers' festival for young people. After the spread of Christianity, chur­ chman tried to give a Christian meaning to the pagan festival In 496, Pope Gelaaius changed Lupercalia February 15th to the feast day, February 14th of two Christian martyrs named Valentine. Thus giving the day its present name, St. Valentines Day. But the sentimental meaning of the old festival has remained to the present time. In the United States, St Valentines Day became popular in the 1800’s, at the time of the Civil War. Many valentines erf that period were hand painted. Around 1900 com­ mercially printed cards became “all the rage” and since that time printed cards are the most popular. No matter how professional, beautiful or elaborate printed valentines are; the moat cherished possession of lovers are the hand­ made or hand-written expressions of love. It was my fortune a few years ago to be able to read a set of love letters that were written between 1894-1899 from a husband to his wife expressing the sentiment of love. Here are a few selections from this collec­ tion. You said to me, your mind and nature were more in accord with mine than anyone else you know. You know you are my ideal woman, and the one I love. What I mat wanted to say was that in such a life (marriage) you would not have been driven, as a refuge of a starved heart into that curious dependence that I would hestitate to call slavery. Sweetheart, A great wave of homesickness ^gulfed me as the train which held you as । Precious burden drew out of the station al home I discovered) one of the tenderest, sweetest love messages ever penned by a wife... You are a dear dearling, I will kiss your PtUow tonight and lay my face upon IL Sweetheart, You are still flying from me at H* rate of twenty or thirty miles an hour... Your lover longs to hold you in his arms and oss you. Sweetheart, No letter from you today has doubled my sorrow and divided my joys.. When you visit the old missionaries and ponder upon the times and men that brought them forth, remember, that you too had established missions. You have found one in me. I was a wilderness and you reclaimed me. My instincts were so many savages and you made them submissive, I was barbaric and you led me to the true faith - the worship of a good and true woman. Your face is my shrine and in your heart is planted the cross before which I kneel in reverence... My darling, I can hardly endure the separation from you. I love you so that my heart aches and inaction here thousand of miles away from you seems insufferable. In the future it must never be necessary for you to go without me as your attendant and Special honor given to John Erbes EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COUNTY COORDINATOR BARRY COUNTY, HASTINGS, Ml In a special ceremony of Hastings Masonic Lodge 52 F. & A.M. on Feb. 5, Worshipful Master John Erbes was presented a special award pin by the Grand Lodge of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Michigan. Presenting the award pin far the Grand Lodge district deputy representative, who was unable to attend, was Hastings Lodge Na 52, F. & A.M. Chaplain, Edward Tudor. Each year the Grand Locfce of Roval Arch Masons issues the award pin for a worshipful master serving his lodge. “I will try to be worthy of this honor,” declared Worshipful Master Erbes. "It’s an honor to be thought of in this way.” Worship Master John Erbes received a similar award honor in 1960, when he also served as worshipful master of the Hastings Lodge. Sorry County, o picturesque rurol county In central lower Mlchlgon with a population of 50,000, o county work fore* of 190, and an operating budget of 5 million, is soaking a qualified candidate for the newly created petition of County Coordinator. POSITION SUMMARY This petition will be under the supervision of Sorry County Board of Commissioners and will facilitate Implementation of policy directives at sot forth by the commissioner*. Additionally, this position will serve a* a fiscal officer ond will develop budgets and provide budgetary analysis to the Board. PurdtatIng. grants coordination and management of the computer system ore additional fiscal responsibilities. The position will also provide day-to-day administrative assistance with other Boards of Commissioners, local officials ond county deportment QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED Graduation from an accredited college or university with a ma­ jor In publk administration, business, or accounting. An abili­ ty to manage o computer system Is essential. Experience In publk finance administration ond local government preferred. A team leader who works effectively with people. Bony County Is an Equal Opportunity employer. Salary commensurate with education ond experience. County residency required within one year of hire. Send resume, references, and salary requirements to: Your wedding plans should start at... J-AD GRAPHICS Everything you need in wedding supplies... from invitations to candles PUBLISHERS OF THE REMINDER AND HASTINGS BANNER 1952 N. Broodway, Hastings • Ph. 945-9554 companion to love and cherish and take care of you. Spring has arrived today, Snatches of song float in through the window. It is the first air of spring, stirring the sap of the young man's fancy. But he hasn't a sweetheart so sweet as mine, a lady so lovely, a darling so dear. Her goodness and beauty and heart combine to make me her lover. I wish she was here... Sweetheart, Are you glad we are married?... lonely at night? Know how your husband feels? 1 will tell you. He feels like a man in love with a beautiful woman that, he can never get enough of. The longer he lives with her the longer he wants to, and the more he loves her. She is many women in one, each one loving and irresistible... put on my good coat and pulled out that dear little note directly from your lipa... How I love you. My sweet wife, I want to tell you how much I wish you were here. But no written language can express it to you. But I have a great longing which goes as deep in me as evolution does in the race past. To feel your arms about me and to sink to sleep upon your chest and the same longing goes out as far beyond me as heaven is above the earth, that I may be enveloped in that personal essence of the spirit which is you. I feel as though the. love which weDs up into my consciousness is a tide of those eternal waters that fill in the void between amoeba and God. Sweet dear, the orange blossoms you sent were fragrant and beautiful. If you will bring home a lot, we will be married newly every day as long as they last. And then we will use some other love-flower. I will court you in the day and marry you in the evening and every supper will be a wedding supper when you get back. I will have to bring you flowers, ask you to walk and ride with me, and send you a pleading note of Invitation to the theater as often as I can. I will wooyou over and over so as to keep you mine. And you will smile, and play the piano and give me enough hope so that I will not despair. My love is like a light that burns a steady flame; my passion is like hunger; hunger that comes again and again like a lion that will not be denied. When all is said and done, I simply love you. Carolyn Cotoman, Chakparsoa Barry County Board of Commtootonors Barry County CourtbovM 117 S. Broadway Hastkws, Mddgao 49OS8 1986 Worshipful Master John Erbes of Hastings Lodge No. 52 F & A.M. recleved a special honor by the Grand Lodge of Royal Arch Masons of Michigan. PJI ^999999999 WBCH...Great Buys Bazaar COMING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 9 AM to 9 PM Community Building...Barry County Fairgrounds HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 12 big hours of Huge Savings! Final Winter Clearance! Bargains Galore! Thousands and thousands of dollars in merchandise under one roof! If you enjoy sidewalk sales, you’ll love this great indoor event! Enter the Free Drawing for a Chicago Get-Away Weekend! Don’t miss the one great annual event that brightens your February! . ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... in 9999999944 �Pa(je6- The Hastings Banner- Thursday. February 13,1986 what’s cookin ’ Ann Landers by Elaine Gilbert This Week Featuring... One son goes bad, rest are fine Deanna Hampton This week’s featured ‘cook,’ Deana Hampton, isn’t depicted in me traditional kitchen photo, but rather in her brand new role as the 1986 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen. Deana, a junior at Maple Valley High School, is the daughter of Russ and Marjorie Bennett. The new queen is a member of her school's volleyball and softball teams. She serves on the student council and prom committee and is a member of the Spanish Club. Deana s also active in Girl Scouts. After graduation, she plans to attend college and pursue studies in com­ munications. She enjoys hobbies of sewing, collecting stuffed monkeys and camping. The queen honors were bestowed upon Deana last Monday night when this reporter served on a panel with three-other judges, interviewing and evaluating the five can­ didates. Some of the questioning involves technical queries about the maple syrup-making process which the prospective queen must EveryDay Is Valentine’S/Day ...at HJET CENTER “BE A SWEETH’E^RT^TO YOURSELF” AVERAGE WEIGHT LOSS: 17 to 25 POUNDS - In Six Weeks Our program is based on sound nutrition. Your personal counselor guides you dally through a structured, nutrition­ ally balanced program. Foods eaten are bought right at the grocery store. You will not suffer the sensations of hunger or self-deprivation. Have fun while dieting, you’ll love our motivated counseling staff. We would like to share with you one of our many successful deiters from our Plainwell-Otsego Diet Center, who says: “I have maintained my goal weight for over one year by using the Diet Center Program. Says BONNIE COLLICK FROM Otsego The Barry County R.E.M.S. Recreation, Education of Multiple Sclerosis will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 7 pm. at the Barry Co. Medical Facility in the Education Room. All M.S. persons, family and friends are invited to attend. Put a new shine to your car and preserve its good looks! January 16,1986 I started the Diet Center Program on March 20, 1984 and 7 months later in October 1984,1 reached my goal. I had lost 84 pounds and 90 in­ ches in 7 months. I had made a commitment and I kept it all the way. To­ day, over one year later, I am still at my goal weight. I have changed my eating habits and I have learned Permanent Weight Control, which are three key words in my vocabulary. Being in control is a way of life for me. I am more convinced than ever that the Diet Center is the best place to go to lose weight and learn how to keep it off! The counselors at Diet Center are the best thereare! They are with you 100%. With their help and continued support, I know I will be able to keep my weight off. Maintenance Is a lifetime at Diet Center and I stop in each week and talk to the counselors and weigh in to help me stay in control. Diet Center is a special part of my life. Be good to yourself, be in charge of yourself, you are special and you deserve the very best. Bonnie Collick. - HOURS Mon.-Frl. 7 am-6 pm Sat. 8am-Noon know inside and out in order to promote the and they’re hoping to take the first place village’s syrup products locally and in other honors away from them this year. cities. Some of the questions are a little At home, one of Deana's favorite meals is tricky, but in the end the judges know who taco pizza, made from an original recipe her has done their homework and who has noL mother, Mrs. Bennett, created after tasting a (The judges are not experts in syrup-making similar dish in a restaurant. themselves, but we have the typewritten "It really is a meal," says Mrs. Bennett of answers in front of us!) the taco pizza. "I’ve served it to guests and The new queen scored quite high on they’ve liked it” questions pertaining to syrup-making and Anyone who likes pizza and tacos as has been a lifelong resident of the Ver­ separate foods should enjoy this, she said. montville area. Seventeen-year-old Deana recalls that Deanna’s Favorite Taco Pie when she was a youngster she was allowed to help wash the sap buckets and "run around Ingredients: 1-loaf of frozen bread dough, putting the lids on the buckets." thawed: 1-lb. hamburger; i-package taco She's also acquired further experience In seasoning; one-half of a 1-pound can of the 'sugar bush' by accompanying the 19a* * refried beans; 2-cups grated cheese (she and '85 syrup festival courts on visits to local 1 uges colby); 2-cups shredded lettuce; 2syrup producers. Her sister, Dawn Hampton, medium tomatoes, chopped; 1-medium was a member of the 1984 syrup queen's onion, chopped; sour cream (optional). court A cousin Kandy Kane was the runnerup for syrup queen four years ago and Preheat oven to 400-degrees. another cousin, Connie Kane, served on the Brown hamburger in skillet. Add tactr queen’s court last year. seasoning according to package directions. Deana will be crowned during Ver­ Stir in refried beans. montville’s Maple Syrup Festival which will Press bread dough onto greased 14-inch be held during the last weekend of April. pizza pan. Spread meat mixture over dough. She says one of her favorite parts of the Bake at 400-degrees for 15-minutes or until festivities is the annual cross-cutting contest crust is lightly browned on bottom. Remove that is held as part of the Sunday activities. from oven. Each year, she and cousin Connie compete Brush edge of crust with melted butter. against their mothers. The girls have logged Top hot pizza with shredded cheese, second place in the contest for the past four followed by lettuce, tomatoes, and onion. Cut years and their moms have captured the top in wedges and put a dollop of sour cream on spot. Last year, Deana said she and Connie each wedge if desired. were only three-tenths of a second behind Multiple Sclerosis group meeting Lost 84 lbs. jnd 90 Inches In 7 months. March 20,1984 Deana Hampton, the new Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen, says her mom's taco pizza is one of her favorite foods. DIET ' CENTER? 1615 South Bedford Rood. M-37 (Netti Io Coppan OH) Hoitingt. Mlchlgon Phone... 948-4033 Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 Trust builds marriage Dear Ann: Your advice to the woman whose minister husband to chased by women in the congregation was perfect. You advised her to treat him as if he were the most honorable, faithful and trustworthy man in the world. You said,"Give him something to live up to and chances are good that he will not let you down." My husband to a medical student We have been married for three years. His work schedule is terrible. Some weeks we are together for only one night in six. He works with some very attractive females. It would be so easy for him to slip into an empty room with a gal. I have been tempted to cheat occasionally but my husband's total trust has kept me on the straight and narrow. I couldn't bear to let him down and I'm sure he feels the same about me. - KEEPING THE FAITH IN SYRACUSE DEAR SYRACUSE: Trust on both sides is far more effective than accusations, threats or game-playing. Thanks for the testimony. Hude Valentines have history Dear Ann Landen: I am "Betsy in Dubuque." A letter I wrote to you several years ago appeared in your column. Because of your large reading audience, I was certain that others who felt as I did would join my crusade and we would change things, but not one darned thing has happened. In fact, the situation has become worse. Will you please run my letter again and see if we can’t wake up America? -- Thank You -- Me Again DEAR YOU AGAIN: America isn't sleeping. Her tastes have become raunchier. But here’s your letter and my response, which is as good today as when I wrote it. Dear Ann Landers: I went shopping for a really sweet valentine a few days ago something special for a person very dear to my heart. You wouldn’t believe what the stores have on their racks these days. For every valentine expressing tenderness and love there are at least a dozen that are downright mean and insulting Will you please give me (and others) your opinion of this rotten new idea? Am I crazy oris ita symptom of a sick society? - Betsy in Dubuque DEAR BETSY: I hate to disillusion you, dear, but very few ideas, good or bad, are really new. According to Sally Hopkins, Director of Hallmark's Historical Collection, some peculiar valentines first appeared in England aroimd the time of Queen Victoria. They were called "Penny Dreadfuls", "Rudes and Crudes”, also "Vinegar Valentines". Mostly, the cards were insulting. Exam­ ple: A grotesque-looking woman was pic­ tured wearing a bell for a hat and a clapper sticking out of her mouth. The message: “Your tongue is ever on the swing and has a harsh, discordant ring. “How I hate its scolding tone. Your clapper is the curse of home.” Another: “I’D treat you with scorn whenever we pass. “You deceitful, oily-tongued snake in the grass." Some say the Penny Dreadfuls were a reaction to the stuffy morality of the mid­ Victorian era. People wanted to get away from the sickeningly sweet sentiments and phony puritanism expressed in valentines. They gobbled up these insulting cards and sent them anonymously, of course. One year in the 1800s, the Chicago Post Office refused to deliver 20,000 of the nasty messages on the grounds they were "vicious and obscene." If those folks could see what passes through the mails TODAY, they’s be whirling in their graves! Appreciation comes late Dear Ann Landen: Don't you get sick of the minor irritations that people complain about? Sometimes I just sit and shake my head when I read them. My husband, 89, is in a nursing home, the victim of severe diabetes. I wouldn’t care if he left the toilet seat up or down, put toilet paper in clockwise or counterclockwise, laid on the daveriport and watched footbaU for 10 hours straight, dripped shaving cream on the bathroom floor and wore his golfing shoes to bed. AD I would like to have him do is waDc into this room and give me a big hug. Unfortunately, hecan't walk or do much of anything. Too bad it took me 47 years to learn to appreciate him. - Wisconsin Wife DEAR WIFE: No comment Just a big thank you for writing. Do you feel awkward, self-conscious lonely? Welcome to the club. There's help for you in Ann Landers' booklet, "The Key to Popularity". Send 50 cents with your request and a long, stamped, self-addressed en­ velope to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, IDinoto, 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE Marriage Licenses: Robert Heath, 31, Hastings and Vickie Hyatt 31, Hastings. Vern Brock, 59, Lake Odessa and Beulah Reese, 56, Lake Odessa. Jimmy Sweat, 17, Delton and Diane Overbeek, 16, Delton. John Burdick, Jr., 36, Jackson and Carol Vincent, 35, ueiievue. Edgar Gillrapie. 27, BalUe Creek and Teresa Graham. IS, Battle Creek Kenneth Cox, S3. Hastings and Teresia VanNatter. 34, Hastings Robert Lovejoy. 12, Nashville and Charlene Cain, 37, Nashville Is there a wedding in your plans for 1986? COMPLETE WASH WASH Clean-Up ’n ’n WIPE VAC $495 $g9S Call or stop by for your free, no obligation consultation. More news every week! Dear Ann Landers: The letter from "Bummed Out’’ in West Palm Beach rang my bell. I’ve been there. In fact, my son is 35 going on 10. "Bummed" is worrying about getting her kid through high school. The odds are he will never graduate. Mine graduated from reform school. Then be graduated from the prison systems in five states. We have had him in and out of therapy since he was 9 years old. He has had problems with drugs and alcohol starting at age 11 and has been threatening suicide since he was 15. He is accident-prone and has wrecked every car he has driven. His uncontrollable temper has made it impossible for him to sustain a relationship with a woman. He has mistreated every female he ever went with. Of course they get tired of the abuse and leave. He then runs back to us and rants and raves because “the whore walked out." He can't hold a job but It is never his fault We have offered him more psychiatric help any time he is willing to accept it, but he says be has never met a sane psychiatrist and refuses to waste any more time on screwballs. Our other children are good young adults and have never caused us any trouble. But one child like this can keep the whole family in an uproar. It’s plain hell. This son was raised with the same love and at ten tic® his siblings received, yet be is totally different. I am not writing for advice. It is too late for that. I guess maybe I just wanted to let other parents who have this problem know they are not alone. Mean­ while, if you have any theories on why our son is the way he to, I would like to hear them. - SYMPATHETIC IN FLORIDA. DEAR SYMPATHETIC: Many things in life defy explanation and how children turn out is one of them. Your son sounds as if be has been emotionally disturbed from early childhood. It also is apparent that he has a criminal mentality, which many experts now believe is caused by a chemclal problem in the brain. Sometimes medication is helpful, sometimes it isn’t It was kind of you to write in the hope that other parents with disturbed children might feel better knowing they are not alone. Thank you on behalf of al) of them. $6495 wo»h. bull clton ond d»on Andrus W ■ ^HASTINGS 1435 S. Hanover St. In Hastings Ph. 945-2425 OR CAIL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL ... Car Care Center [§§0 Phone . . . 685-6881 OPEN Monday through Friday, 80) am. to 500 Pm- If so watch for "Bride’s World" - a separate bride’s album coming out with the February 25th issue of the Reminder This special bride’s album gives you all the information you’ll “Bride’s WorM"y°u\Weddin9 P.'anS and '° UP a J'd W Wlll.have comPle,e planning charts for your "!ddln9- d[ess«- Photographer, invitations, florist, catering, etc. It will also contain a bride’s and groom's planning calen dar and lote of information on services you'll need and where they can be obtained. “Bride's World" is a special supple­ ment you'll want to use and keep. Watch for It Feb. 25. 1986, exclu­ sively with the Hastings Reminder 7k a I MV �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, February 13,1986- Page 7 Area man resigns from veteran group Grover T Lethcoe of Middleville has resigned his post as a member of the Barry County Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commissio. "to give another veteran an op­ portunity to serve the families of deceased fellow veterans." Lethcoe had served eight years on the relief commission which offers financial assistance to families for funeral and burial expenses of qualified veterans Prior to that he had been a Barry County committee member of the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund and was awarded a plaque in 1976 for "eight years of faithful service on the committee" by the state of­ fice. The trust fund makes emergency funds available to needy veterans of military services, their widows, orphans and families. A Korean War veteran, Lethcoe enlisted for three years in the U.S. Army in March, 1950 at the age of 17. The recruiting officer was satisfied, after Lethcoe’s parents could not find his birth certificate immediately, that “Grover is old enough." After basic training, Lethcoe volunteered for paratrooper training at Fort Benning Jump School. Following 10-weeks of training and five-qualifying jumps, he was assigned to the 31st Infantry Regiment of the 7th In­ fantry Division. Meanwhile, troops from Communist-ruled North Korea had invaded South Korea in June, 1950. Lethcoe, as part of the 7th Division, was sent overseas after President Harry S. Truman ordered the division to sqiport the South Korean Army together with other United Nations troops under the command of Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Lethcoe's unit landed at Inchon in Sep­ tember, 1950 and was involved in combat in Korea. "I remember two Christmases." he said. "One in Pusan. Korea when I ate dinner sitting on a mound, which I found was a grave. They buried their dead sitting up and covered them with soil to form a mound. Another Christmas I was in Japan." Altogether. Lethcoe was overseas for slightly more than two years. For his combat action, he received a Purple Heart for a shrapnel wound, three bronze stars and one silver star for gallantry in action, the Combat Infantryman's Badge and the United Nations Service Medal. After he was discharged in March, 1953 from Fort Custer, Lethcoe worked at E.W. Bliss; construction work; and printing for the Hastings Banner until he was employed by the Grand Rapids Press where he still works. Throughout his years in Barry County his public career included three terms as Justice of the Peace for Castleton Township and, after he moved to Middleville, for Thor­ napple Township. "For three years, until 1970,1 helped Judge Lawrence Barnett when he was municipal judge in Hastings," said Lethcoe. "I filled in for him while he was on vacation. Those were interesting cases, not large in money amounts, but very important to every person involved. I especially liked the preliminary examinations in criminal cases. They were really like trials." A change in Michigan law, creating district courts, ended all that. Barry County Probate Judge Richard N. Loughrin, who will soon appoint Lethcoe's successor on the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission, accepted Lethcoe's resignation. Loughrin commended Lethcoe for his military service in the Korean War and for his public service as justice of the peace and in the trust fund and relief commission posts. * Drunk driving conviction reversed by higher court Wyoming man Larry J. Stratton will be re­ tried for driving while under the influence of liquor, the Michigan Court of Appeals has decided. Sexual assault sentencing set for tomorrow Sentencing for 29-year-old Hastings resident Darrell L. Benedict, convicted of assaulting a nine-year-old girl last July, is scheduled for tomorrow in Barry County Circuit Court. Benedict pled guilty January 17 to second degree criminal sexiial conduct The plea arrangement allowed pending charges of third degree criminal sexaul conduct to be dropped. Benedict admitted during his plea to at­ tempting to have sexual relations with a nine-year-old girl in his garage July 8, 1985. Benedict was originally arrested for third degree criminal sexual conduct arising from an incident with another juvenile female in September when the new charges came to light. Benedict could receive a maximum of 15 years in the state penitentiary for his crime. Stratton, convicted in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court of drixik driving, third offense, in 1984, was wrongly tried as a third-time of­ fender, the higher coirt ruled. Under recent court rulings, those charged with drunk driving must have a lawyer present at court proceedings or at least waive their right to a lawyer in writing. If they don't have an attorney and are subsequently convicted, those convictions cannot be used as part of new drunk driving charges Stratton did not have an attorney when he was convicted twice previously in Wyoming of driving while under the influence. When Stratton is re-tried, he will be tried as a first offender. The Court of Appeals also reversed the conviction because the prosecution used as evidence against Stratton Stratton's refusal to submit to chemical testing at the time of his arrest. A recent Appeals Court decision makes it necessary to present such evidence only as outlined in People vs. Duke, 1984. TWO GREAT SPECIALS NOW you've got it... C.K.&S. Preservation Committee still seeking items for auction The C.K & S. Depot Preserva’.on Com mittee of the Barry County Book Comm*1**6 is still seeking items for a benfeit auction they will be holding to raise money 1 reassemble the last C.K. &S. Railroad Dep^ of Barry County. Plans are to locate the 99 year old depot at Charlton Park. The committee is asking any business in Barn' County who would like to donate an llem, service or gift certificate to contact committee members. Any item or con­ tribution to this county project by the C.K. & s Preservation Committee is tax deduc­ tible. “We are getting a good response from everyone." says Project Chairman Mike Hook. "Any resident or business who wishes INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT — I.R.A. — I.C.N.B. is now offering 10.25% *apr. interest on 5 year I R.A’s and 8.25% *apr. interest on 18 month fixed I R A.'s. We'll hold that rate for the entire length of the I.R.A. •*>••• <*• »<*!•<’ *> <hon®e Now is the time to visit your loan Officer at Woodland Notional Bank Stanton 758-3351. Beth Rae 721-8695, and Tom and Doris Niethamer 367-4941. Please call after 6 p.m. in the evenings. The date and place of the benefit auction to be conducted by Barlow Auction. Inc. of Hastings, will be announced later. The C.K.& S Depot Preservation Com­ mittee is a non-profit organization. JaIenTine inei ...to SOMEONE VERY SPECIAL! Brian. < I love you more and more each day. I’m yours forever. Love, Lisa Tracy and Richard. How are my two favorite lovebirds? Love and Laughs. "Sis" Tiffany, A baby is God’s way of saying, the world must go on. The minute you were bom I started living. I'll love, cherish, and take care of you forever. Mommy Lyle, Happy 20th Anniversary, Rex, To the man who has stuck by me and gave me that reason for living and en­ joying life. I’ll love you forever too. Ronda David. Chris, Kim. You’re the greatest kids. Have a Happy Valentines Day. I love you. Mom Mr. "T”, I Love you. Happy Day. Mrs. T. Marphy, Your the best and I Love You. Lindsay With love to Mom nd Dad in Florida and Grantas and Grandpa. Robert k Marcia and Toot Fraser We love you mom. Bob and Marcia To my wife Who I truly love and always will O-Bert A.W. The love and beauty we’ve shared while strolling many timeless paths as one will continue forever. H.W. Wade. Everyone’s got to have someone. I've got you. You mean so much to me, and I’ll love you always! ____________________ Jan Mom and Dad, I Love You! Happy Valentine's Day! Love Ya, Georgia Steve I love you and you know that’s comin straight from the heart!. Love ya always! ________ Georgia________ Sweetie, Happy Valentine's Day! I love you. Yours Foss, life is for living. Love is for giving. Thank you for giving me twenty nine years. Miriam Come in today and take advantage of our high interest rates to contribute to this project an item, can contact anyone on our committee and their item or donation for the auction will be picked up." Anyone of the following people can be contacted: Mike Hook 945-4874, Joyce Weinbrecht 945-5471. Roy Kent 671-4100, Curtis Lawrence 671-5601, Norm and Nyla Hearts and love to our special valentine’s, Amy Jill, Kristy, James, Jeff, Josh nd Meaghan. Grandpa & Grandma C. Happy Valentine’s Day Rose's Are Red Violets Are Blue My Heart Belongs To Seth and Justin Too Love Grams Valentine Love, Wife and family Happy Valentine's Day to Rocky, Sue, Jill and Pam in Tennessee. From Dad and Mother R. Dave, I love you with all my heart. Happy Valentine’s Day Cutie!! Love, Linda Steve, You’re my one and only. I love you. Mary Ann Papa, Happy Valentine’s Day, love you. Kevin and Sambo Tracy, I will love you always, all my love. Julie Gordy, I’m so glad I met you. I couldn’t have fallen in love with a better person. Lets hope for the best Love Jennifer Doany O You’re a wonderful father and a terrific husband. We love you very much. Your adoring family, _______ Dully, Tim and Eric Yogi. Happy Jan. 28 and Valentine’s Day. I love you. Boo Boo To my best friend, Scott. Happy Valentines Day! ________________ Love.Tid I love you so much I died for you Jesus.____________ Richard. You’ve brought so much happiness, understanding and love into my life. Happy Valentines Day. Love you lots. Tracey Mom and Dad, We love you! Happy Valentine's Day. Love, Leann. Sarah, Alice Mike. 1 thought that love was just a fairy tale, until that first hello, until that first smile. Thanks for making our fairytale come true. Happy Valentines Day. Love you a whole bunch. Tari and Amanda To my love Jon Straube. , Thank you for making life so beautiful and for putting the sunshine in my heart Happy Valentine’s Love Kristine Mom and Harold, 2 years and counting! Happy Valentines Day and Anniversary too! Lots of Love, __________ Tracy and Tasha Honey, Sharing life with you is a living valentine I love you so much. M R2D2 You are my favorite Robot, And you make me smile each day. We sure have a strange relationship, But I still love you anyway... AU My Love, Sunshine Dear Sharon. Words can't express what I feel for you. You’re really something special! Love always, Paul Happy Valentines Day To Jon, Carrie, and Jennie. From Mom and Dad Happy Valentines Day Patty Ann. I can’t express in so few words the feelings I have for you. Happy Valentine’s Day. Your Friend Kleen - You make it all worth while-"IB You’ll Be Mine?" I love you babe! ILY Tim BUI B.. A Valentine message especially for you. Cause you mean so much to me. You’ve really made my life worthwhile, And taught me what love should be... Love Deb David, Happy Valentines Day. I love you and miss you very much. Love Always, Kristin To Hog Dad, otr favorite Valentine. Love, __________ The Hog Family Dear Meaghan. You are a special valentine to us. Happy "1st" valen­ tine’s day. Love Grandpa & Grandma Mushroom. I used to say I and me; now it’s us, now it’s w. Thank you for a'beautiful'6 years, 2 months, and 4 days. Nuthatch Ruggle. My hearty valentine - I love you more! BenieCop.er Daddy, You are the best daddy in the world. Happy Valentine's Day! Love you! Eric and Elizabeth Mike, Happy Valentine Day. I miss you lots. I still care for you. Love. Vai David Hugh You'll always be MY Teddy Bear Happy Valentines Day Love, Hugs and Kisses Stacy______ Doug Knop. You’re forever in my thoughts and my dreams, my heart and my soul. I’U always hold a special place in my heart for you. Joe and Chris, To a couple of great guys. Thanks for always being there for me. Your the greatest. Love, Me T.J. You are the love of my life, I am so glad I got to meet you. I love you. Janet Don. (OUl MM LENDER Member FDIC FDIC — HOURS — Mon. • Thur». 9 to 4:30 Friday 9 to 5:30 Saturday 9 Io 12:30 With each passing day I love you even more than the last. Love your W, VafenlinJ �Page 8— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 13,1986 Saxons resume play this Friday against Hillsdale Thank goodness for high school basket ball's famed "second season." With the Twin Valley championship now a mathematical impossibility, the only in­ centive left to the surging Hastings basketball team is gaining momentum for the upcoming district tournament. Because of the cancellation of last Friday's Albion game, the Saxons have not one, but two chances this weekend of gaining muchneeded momentum as the March 3 districts approach. Hastings entertains lowly Hillsdale (3-11) on Friday and then makes up the Albion (5-7) contest at home on Saturday. The Saxons have won 4 of their last 6 in­ cluding a 63-59 decision over Marshall on Jan. 31 in their last game. Hastings Coach Denny O'Mara doesn't believe the 2-week layoff will adversely effect his team, which seemed to be rolling before the bout of inactivity. "No, it probably won’t hurt us," said O'Mara. "We might be a little rusty, hut it helped us get over some sickness and in­ juries so it won’t hurt us that much. "At this point in the season not many things will effect us." Following this weekend's double dip, the Saxons entertain traditional rival Delton on Feb. 18, travel to Sturgis 4 days later, and finish up the regular season at home against Harper Creek on Feb. 28. It is a schedule condusive to building up steam for the districts. "We're playing better right now,” said O'Mara, whose teams have won 3 districts the last 4 years. "If we continue to maintain consistent half-court defense we’ll be even better. "We've done a lot of things right this year, but mistakes at crucial times have hurt us." An early glimpse at the districts, which will be played at Wayland, reveals Otsego and Allegan as the early favorites, said O'Mara. Delton, the host Wildcats and Hastings round out the district field. Leading Scorers Area Standings TWIN VALLEY Sports Mike Hafer at 112 pounds beats a Marshall opponent In Tuesday night’s Hastings win. 10-1 (13-2) .8-3 (11-5) .7-3(10-3) .6-5(10$) ...5-5 (5-7) .3-7(5-10) .3-8(6-10) 0-10(3-11) Coldwater... Lakeview .... Marshall Sturgis Albion............ Hastings Harper Creek. Hillsdale SMAA Saxon wrestlers sweep two in district tune-up In a highly successful tuneup for this Saturday’s district tourney, the Hastings wrestling team raced past Delton 48-22 and Marshal' 42-24 in a makeup meet on Tuesday night. Picking up wins against a shorthanded Panther team were Rob Redman at 132 (pin 3:32), Archie Leatherman (22-3) at 138 and Wade Endsley at 145 (pin 2:34). Delton forfeited 6 weight classes, but did get wins from Rod Morris at 112, Ted Engle at 119 and Craig Haven at 126. Against Marshall, Hastings wins were picked off by Mike Hafer at 112, Tom Bolo at 119, Paul Austin at 126, Redman, Leather­ man, and Endsley, Floyd Gates at 155, Wayne Meade at 167, Mike Stout at 196 and Matt Spencer at heavyweight. The wins by Gates, Meade and Stout were pins. The wins, the final ones at home for Dave Furrow after 14 years of coaching, ups Hastings’ record to 14-5 overall and 3-4 in the Twin Valley. Hastings 42 _. Marshall 24 98 105 112 119 126 132 138 145 155 167 185 195 Hwt Hastings Forfeit Hastings Forfait Mike Haler superior dec. Rick Doody Tom Bolo dec, Mike Stockel Pool Austin ma|. dec. Shewn Woods Rob Redman pinned Shawn Devenney Archie Leathermen tech, fall Kent Elliott: Wede Endsley tech, tail Greg Macheki Floyd Gales pinned Eric Lslleur Wayne Meade pinned Jamie Stadtfeld: Lyle Groas dec. by Tom Blandford Mike Stout pinned Shane Durham: Matt Spencer dec. Eric Latham' 9-0(13-3) 8-2(11-3) . 5-4 (8-8) .4-6 (6-9) .3$ (5-9) 3-7(4-11) 1-8(3-10) Bronson ..... Olivet St. Philip.... Bellevue.... Pennfield ... Maple Valley Springfield.. O-K BLUE Godwin Byron Center Hamilton................... Middleville.................. Caledonia.................... Lee Kelloggsvllle Comstock Park .214 .0-15 128 354 G4 -3J8 .7-14 8-1 (12-2) 8-2(11-4) 8-2(10-5) -54(7-6) .54(6$) 2$ (2-12) 1-8(1-12) 1-9(2-13) LEADING SCORERS JUNIOR VARSITY 119 James Thompson dec. by Mike Faulkner 132 Troy Ziegler pinned Brian Gillen 145 Ken Atkins pinned Greg LaBun 145 Todd Gould pinned Doug Kiessling 145 Fabricio Cordova pinned D. Degraw 138 Courtney Otsen pinned Scott Reegle.... 155 John Gergen pinned Jn Korman 167 aifl Oocse pinned Kurils Chan 187 JUn Lenz pinned Chris Trucker2:12 185 Ched Murphy dec. by Todd Turns36 Brown, Hastings15-324-21.6 O'Mara, Lakewood15-295-19.7 Ringler, Delton12-220-18.3 Slple, MapleValley15-234-15.6 Geartiart, Maple Valley... 15-222-14.8 Fox, Middleville13-133-14.1 Jenkins, Hastings15-19813.2 Shellenbarger, Lakewood 15-181-12.1 Hastings 48 ... Delton 22 112 119 126 132 138 145 Hullngs Forfeit Mike Heler pinned by Rod Morris Tom Bolo dec. by Ted Engle Paul Austin pinned by Craig Haven Robby Redman pinned Keri Miller Archie Leatherman lech, fail Joe Blesch. Wade Endsley pinned Bob Callery Archie Leatherman, Floyd Gates and Rob Redman (left to right) earned TVvIn Valley wrestling championships last weekend and their sights are now set on this Saturday’s districts. The choice is yours! IRA „ IRS Individual Vi Internal Retirement Revenue Account_________ Service Earn High Interest and Reduce Your By starting or adding to your... Individual Retirement Account at Hastings Savings and Loan Association 10.65% Effective Annual Yield 10.25% Annual Percentage Rate We are currently offering an 18 Month, Fixed Rate Certificate that may be opened with a minimum contribution of $1.00 and additional deposits may be made at any time throughout the year. No fee for setting up your IRA and no yearly custodial fees. IRA Accounts are separately insured to $100,000 through the Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation. H astings IS |aVingS & doan 136E. State St. 136 E. State St. Hastings, MI 49058 802 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa, MI 48849 945-9561 374-8849 Saxon wrestlers prepare for districts The assembled talent may not be as fierce as in past seasons, but the survivors of this Saturday's district wrestling tournament will have still more than earned a trip to the regionals. Included in this year's 19-team district being held at Lakeview are Stevensville Lakeshore, the second ranked Class B team in the state; Vicksburg, winner of the tough Wolverine Conference; Dowagiac, a traditional wrestling power; and St. Joseph, a third place finisher with 4 league cham­ pions in a predominantly Class A conference. Hastings coach Dave Furrow said the district is one of the strongest of the 8 Class B district tournaments which are held. Traditionally the southernmost districts are the tougher ones, said Furrow. “The only advantage is for us to go north and not south,” said Furrow, whose goal is for the Saxons to place amongst the top half of the teams. Hastings has wrestled inconsistently in tournaments this winter. After winning the Middleville Invitational in early December, the Saxons have not finished higher than third in any tournament. Hastings finished fourth in last weekend's Twin Valley meet — a meet which Furrow felt beforehand the Saxons might even win. Individually, Hastings has the potential to send 4-5 wrestlers on to the regionals, he said. •■It’s an iffy thing," saidFurrow. "We got4 out (to the regionals) last year, but without having seen any of the teams this year, I don't know how we stack up." Archie Leatherman at 138, who has won 3 tournaments this year and is a 2-time league, champ heads the Saxons with a 28-3-1 mark. Other decent bets to escape the districts are Rob Redman at 132 who won a league title last week and is 20-6-1 for the year and Floyd Gates at 155 who is 29-4-1 and who also won a Twin Valley crown. Lyle Gross at 1B5, who is 17-12, and Earl Thompson at 105, who is 21-7 but sidelined with a broken thumb, also have decent chances to advance. Volleyball team splits two The Hastings volleyball team beat Lowell H-15, 15-13, 15-6, but lost to Lakewood 7-15, i Pis'Monday night Against Lowell, Vai Dakin had 8 points while Brenda Morgan had 10 points including 1 ace, 4 kills and 2 blocks. Against Lakewood, Julie Pugh had 6 points and 1 kill while Suzie Carlson had 5 points Sports - • . at a glance b, Sr. From out of the shadow The youngster was only a seventh grader when his older brother, who was just a sophomore, was setting the Twin Valley on its ear, smashing state scoring records enroute to an outstanding career. Now it’s 3 years later and the seventh grader is now finds himself in the sophomore class. And while Mike Brown is no threat to surpassing older brother Mark's all-time sophomore mark of 917 points, Mike has etched a name for himself throughout the Twin Valley. N000000. this isn't going to be another story on one of the basketball-playing Browns is it? •fraid so. In addition to clearing the rugged hurdle from junior varsity ball to varsity — as a sophomore no less — Mike Brown has successfully overcome the stigma of having to follow in Mark’s nearly larger than life footsteps. He's earned through clear cut merit whatever ink he receives. Brown currently leads the area in scoring at over 21 points per game and also tops the Saxons with 5 assists and 6 rebounds per game. He has individual high games of 34 points against Lakewood and 33 against Lakeview. The fact that those statistics aren't quite what Mark strung together as a sophomore is insignificant to Mike. “I consider it a compliment to be Mark Brown's brother," said the younger Brown, who has many of the same mannerisms of his older brother. "He is a great player and to be com­ pared to him is a compliment. But I play a different game on a different team. “It (playing in a shadow) doesn't bother me that much. If I let it bother me, it'd be added pressure. A lot of people have said that's why I get the attention, but it doesn't bother me." Hastings coach Denny O'Mara, who knows a thing or two about forcing and 1 kiU. brothers to play in shadows, said Mike has brushed off comparisons to Mark. O'Mara Is the oldest of 4 basketball­ playing brothers, one of which, Mike, was a 4-year starter at Olivet College and another of which, Shawn, currently is second in Barry County scoring behind Brown. "He's dealt with it real well,” said O'Mara. "It’s difficult because he has to grow into his own game. He has to mature into the game he has to play.” O'Mara said there are differences and similarities between the two. Mike, for Instance. is taller and rangier and is a stronger rebounder than Mark as a sophomore. Because Mike plays off-guard rather than the point where Mark played, Mark is the better ballhandter and passer of the two. Both shoot the ball with deadly efficiency. Another trait the two players have in common is their honest desire — there is no hypocrisy involved — to rank winning ahead of any individual goals. “You can't ever be happy with what you've done, especially when you’re 5­ 10," says Brown. "We’re a good team; we have just played in spurts. "I'm happy with 5 games this year. I can't say I’m happy with how we play when we lose" ' Because the two brothers played on radically different teams, the fact that Mark averaged 17 points more a game than Mike is actually inconsequential. "That hasn't made things any har­ der," says Mike. "Mark averaged 38 per game, that's 17 points more than me and 17 points to 17 points. “Nothing like that can be controlled." Even so, Mike manages a smile when asked if whether some day he'll match the impressive numbers his brother stamped into the reconi books “You can't help but to think about what he did," said Mike. "But (MSU guard) Scott Skiles said it best when he said the best thing about playing to winning and that’s what I want to do." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 13,1986— Page 9 Christensen accepts Grand Valley scholarship Bowling results Mon. Mixer* Villa Lanes T*«r Midnight Mixed 22-10 ......... 21-11 .20%-11% 19-13 10-14 Nigh itvdiw* 10.1 CuM 16-16 13-19 13-19 11-21 11-21 HKX OAMR AM, Mns I ill W 11 ““I .28 545 N Jomason 512. w’shTo. , MS 5S0 I. Brae, J Mortal. Rec. No. 3 Bob* Sorrtca .13'6-6% 13-7 Stofwort .13-7 13-7 Freeport SupplyJ-12 Hastings Mfg. Co. Sign* Tire Service ...57%-34% Bob* Restaurant ...52% 39% Hastings Bowl... 52-40 Hasting* Flower Shop 52-40 Art Mood* Auto Sale* ...50%-41% SBSStltchery 50-42 Champion Tax Service 49-43 Mexican Connexion .46%-45% Deweys Auto Bodyt. 46-46 .44%.47% Mlchelob................................................ Dennis Hubei Triple A 44-48 Valley Realty 44-48 County Seat Lounge 43-49 Glrrbach's.............................................. 43-49 Cinder Drugs 42-50 Sir t Her.................................................. .40%-51% Trowbridge Service AHIen t Assoc .32-60 HIGH GAAAES AND SERIES... C. Baker 175; M. Kill 166; G. Marsh 183; 8. Ciddahee 175; E. Ulrich 213-553; K. Hanford 160; P. Dakin 150; D. Kelley 210-607; C. Curtis 162; F. Schneider 165; L. Shannon 205; P. Snyder 168; B. Anders 199-516; C. Wilcox 178; F. Glrrboch 188; D. Snyder 196-526. J. Hurless 254-554; S. Nelson 165; S. Hanford 192-532. CONVERTED SPLITS... H. Hewitt 3-7-10, 5-10. Machine Room Chrome Room Viking McDonalds Office Leftovers—HIGH GAMES AND SERIES .15-5 formula Realty Hastings Fiber Gloss.. .13-7 Hollifox Snowplowing Skedgell Well Drilling. 10-10 Woodland Sales Moore Soles Lewis Realty Riverbend Travel Marsh s Refrigeration .5.15 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES MEN... D. Hoffman 221-506: D. Keast 176; D. Hoffman 179-504; R. Still 169-466: J. Warren 175; D. Ruthruff 172; B. Ruthruff 211-587; R. House 499; J. Schreiner 214; R. Eaton ’ 7 8 5 0 4. HIGH GAAAES AND SERIES WOMEN ...D. Hoffman IM-473: E. Johnson 202-551; B. Wilkins 176; R. Schreiner 149; J. Skedgell 192. SPLITS CONVERTED... R. House 2-10: C. Falconer 5-10 and 5-6. Cascode Home Improvement. 64-28 Kent Oil .59%-32% Matthews Riverview 54 38 J.G. Stock Farm 53-39 Hair Care Center .52%-35% Hasting* Bowl Hecker Agency .46%-45% Circle Inn 46-46 Gravelies Market .44%-47% Reminder .42%-49% DJ. Electric. .40%-51% Farrells Hooting -39-53 Nashville Auto 39-49 Medical Care Facility .34%-57% Pioneer Apt* .33% -58% Lyon* Excavating ....31-61 HIGH GAAAES AND SERIES... L. Elliott 165; L. Blake­ ly 181; B. Thomason 161. M. Garber 186; J. Hickey 156; E. Ulrich 177; 8. Whitaker 209; M. Meyers 146: R. Perry 187; D. Larsen 178; M.E. Goggins 172; S. Matthews 194; J. Doster 162; S. Drake 181; K. Smith 156; B. Wilson 185; C. Hartwell 175; M. Scramlln 192; F. Cuddahee 145; F. Nicewander 151; T. Loftus 159. SPLITS CONVERTED... M.E. Goggins 7-9-10 split. Tumbling Casses: At the cost of $7.50 per session, the 6-week class will be held at Northeastern gym starting the week of April 4. Classes will be for those in Kindergarten through First Grade and will be offered in the following areas: Beginning (3-3:45), Advance'beginning (3:45-4:30), In­ termediate (4lSft^:15). There.will also be a Tiny Tots class (foNhose 2-3 year olds and a parent from 5:156:45) and a preschool class from 5:45-6:15 for 6 year olds or those not yet in school. Pre-registration is required and each class has a limited enrollment. Call instructor Jan Cummins 963-1760 or the YMCA for more information. To register send your childs name, class enrolled for, and check to: YMCA, 520 E. Francis, Hastings. Wrestling Clinic - For boys grades 4-6 at the Junior High west gym from Feb. 17-122. The clinic will be held from 3:15-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30-12:00 on Saturday. Junior High Wrestling coach Tom Brighton will cover wrestling skills and fundamentals with participants being put into weight divisions and the clinic will conclude with an intramural tournament. The cost is $5 per person, payable the first day. All youth in­ terested in participating must bring parents' permission slip and check the first day. Girls volleyball: For grades 5-6. Playen; will be put on teams supervised by one or more volunteer coaches. Teams will practice on Feb. 26 and March 5. Teams will also practice form 7:30-7:45 p.m. on March 12,19 and 26. Matches will be played March 12, 19 and 26. Each match will consist of 2 games. The cost is $10 per person and includes long sleeve team jersey, certificate and patch. There will be a required meeting on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. in the junior high music room for parents. 8th graders split with Lowell, 7th graders take 2 The Hastings eighth grade A team beat Lowell 33-26 while the B squad lost 20-16. Heading the A team in scoring was Scotty Hubbert with 10 and Jamie Murphy had 8. Warren Ulrich had 6 for the B team. The seventh grade A team defeated Lowell SO-34 while the B team won 25-34. Heading the A team was Karl Gielarowsld with 22. Jeremy Horan had 16 points, 6 steals and 10 rebounds for the B team. Both teams also played Coldwater in the firatroundof the Pennfield Tournament. The eighth gratters won 3W6 whUe the seventh graders dropped a 32-24 verdict Heading the eighth graders were Tom Vos with 16 points while Jamie Murphy added 10 .Fltlii' :s» ^l^rS the seventh graders * The seventh graders will Thursday in the losers bractet while Ute eighth graders play in the title game at 8 p.m. Scoreboard Thurs. A.M. Lilly * Alleyw Keeler* Apt* Mode O Day Provincial No. I Gillon* Const Hummer* Slow Pokes.... Irene's Beauty Shop.37% Rust's Gals37% Provincial No. 236 Bosley*.35 Sisters25 GOOD GAMES... I. Borman 184; S. Mogg 186: L. Boh* 176; K. Forman 177; M. Snyder 179; P. Servics 183; O. Gillon* 180; A. Allen 143; S Peake 168; M. Mullens 138; H. Bell 120 HIGH SERIES AND GAMES... P. Champion 189-512; M. Atkinson 213-590; D. Keeler 165-438; L. Stamm 166-434; M. Stelnbreacher 138-396; K. Weyerman 142-379; P. Fisher 208-504; M. Dull 173-443; 0. Schroll 155-420. SPLITS CONVERTED... D. Schroll 6-7-10. Thursday Twisters Hastings Auto. Healing.52%-35% Andrus51%-36% Hastings Mutual^8%-39% Shamrockw45-43 Fun Time Gal*44-40 Burn* Refrigeration42%-45% Mini Chomps.....41-47 Hasting* Bowl40%-47% JIM Service36-52 MC Sporting Good*35%-52% HIGH GAMES... K. Foul 147; F. DeLoat 139: L. Froln 143; C. Allen 166; L. Tilley 186; B. Kruko HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... P. Guy 164-457; J. Gasper 186-500; B. Howe* 178-480; M. Haywood 158-458; B. Hathaway 188-510; D. Kelley 196-550; N. Taylor 169-491; P. Arend* 478; L. Barnum 192-542; K. For­ man 163-441; D. Staines 180-501; 8. Quodo 210-525; D. Smith 164-447; P. Koop 172-452; M. Bennett 235-531; K. Thomas 156-435; J. Morgan 172-478. Words for the Y*s Family Fun Nite -On Friday, Feb. 21, from 6:45-8:45 p.m. at the Hastings High School Gym, the YMCA and Youth Council in conjunction with the staff from Northeastems school, will offer a fun nite for the entire family. The program is open to any families (children must be accompanied by at least one adult). The cost is $2 per family and crafts cost 25 cents. Activities will be volleyball, basketball, rollerskating (bring your own skates), folk dancing, and old time movies. For more information, contact the YMCA at 945-4574. W He is a 3-time All-Twin Valley and 3-time Banner-Reminder All-County punter and was named on 4 all-state teams last fall in­ cluding second-team Associated Press Christensen was also recruited by Wayne State, Northwood and Hillsdale. Gollneck 521; B. Hesterly 511; A. Dukes 500 Bowlerette* HIGH GAAAES AND SERIES. .. D. Callihan 234-618. R. Woege 535; J. Barnhart 214-528; T. Eckert 517. ..J* .314% .317% .287% .308% Beck 526; G. r2!?st’n8s’ Jon Christensen has accepted a °otball scholarship to Grand Valley State ^ouege. Christensen was the Saxons' punter the 7s 3 years averaging 42.4 yards over 31 P-nte last fall. As a junior Christensen W’ted 31 times for a 38.3 average. Mens Basketball High School Indoor Soccer Standing* Wayland.. R<aof» Edge Trocy... Wilson. ^Ganoids Schimmel. GAME RESULTS... Wilsons loom 8 vs. Schimmel 3; B Minor League ®oomio wn.............................................. Hasting* Mutual ** Meade Psnnock Chick N Fin Hastings Oxygen John Christensen BARRY COUNTY EQUALIZATION DEPARTMENT B MeJor League C 8 8 Discount. Hasting* Mfg... Oilton* ... Rex Fob 1986 Property Assessment Ratios Neils Ins Carls Market... Viking* J-Ad Graphics. Riverbend Rotary RESULTS... C League • Gomes Cancelled. B Minor Lsogue • Games Cancelled. B Major • Games Cancelled. A League • Rodees 88 vs. Wayland 67; Razors Edge 103 vs. McDonalds 83. UNIT CLASS ASSYRIA Agriculture Commercial Residential Personal Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Development Personal Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Personal Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Personal Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Tlmber/Cutov Personal Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Development Personal Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Development Personal Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Personal Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Personal Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Personal Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Personal Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Development Personal Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Development Personal Agnculture Commercial Industrial Residential Development Personal Agriculture Commercial Residential Personal Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Personal Commercial Industrial Residential Personal BALTIMORE BARRY CARLTON SAXON SPORTS Volleyball clinic: For girls grades 7-8. The clinic will be held Feb. 24-March 14 from 3­ 4:30 p.m. In the junior high west gym. Volleyball skills, fundamentals, and drills will be emphasized. All girls interested in participating in the clinic must bring the parents permission slip to the first day of practice. CASTLETON ...next week! HASTINGS February 14 February 14 February IS February 15 February 15 February 18 February 19 YMCA boys basketball: The program is open to boys in grades 5-6. Team formation will be Feb. 22 in the east gym from 8-9:30 a.m. Players should come dressed to play and players will be placed on teams at that time. There will be a required meeting on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. in the junior high music room for parents who have not attended a Ymeeting before. Practices: Feb. 24, 26, March 3, 5 (times TBA) Games: March 10,12,17, 19, 24, 26 (times TBA) Cost: $15 per person includes team shirt, certificate and patch. Registration: All players must return forms and fee to YMCA office before Feb. 13. 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C \gj J O C /“ j X £1 Only Show heft you/t Cove.tine s /“$ <T)ay is<9’*iday,<{/ebftuafty 14th vr „ YANKEE SPRINGS iQurdeptndableJe-MeleT-iince 1931 /IF) HASTINGS CITY RATIO FACTOR 49.15 37.66 52.11 50.00 52.02 47.00 83.55 51.88 50.00 50.00 51.37 42.34 50.79 49.08 50.00 53.69 51.78 56.86 49.16 50.00 50.64 53.30 112.50 48.42 50.00 50.00 51.38 49.79 63.30 48.06 50.00 50.00 51.56 49.86 50.00 49.29 50.00 50.00 50.35 54.00 50.00 47.53 49.96 50.17 50.54 49.96 47.14 50.00 51.59 48.40 66.67 48.17 50.00 48.71 50.00 49.54 47.21 50.00 52.96 50.60 52.47 46.94 50.00 50.00 50.30 46.22 63.96 46.24 50.00 50.00 51.76 49.81 49.19 45.96 50.00 50.00 49.16 54.72 47.51 50.00 43.40 43.61 23.39 46.51 49.06 44.57 50.14 47.38 50.00 1.01729 1.32767 0.95951 1.00000 0.96117 1.06383 0.59844 0.96376 1.00000 1.00000 0.97333 1.18092 0.98445 1.01874 1.00000 0.93127 0.96562 0.87938 1.01709 1.00000 0.98736 0.93809 0.44444 1.03263 1.00000 1.00000 0.97466 1.00422 0.78989 1.04037 1.00000 1.00000 0.96974 1.00281 1.00000 1.01440 1.00000 1.00000 0.99305 0.92593 1.00000 1.05197 1.00086 0.99661 0.98931 1.00080 1.06067 1.00000 0.96918 1.03306 0.74994 1.03799 1.00000 1.02648 1.00000 1.00929 1.05910 1.00000 0.94411 0.98814 0.95292 1.06519 1.00000 1.00000 0.99404 1.08178 0.78174 1.08131 1.00000 1.00000 0.96600 1.00381 1.01647 1.08790 1.00000 1.00000 1.01709 0.91374 1.05241 1.00000 1.15207 1.14653 2.13767 1.07504 1.01919 1.12185 0.99721 1.05708 1.00000 NOTICE REQUIRED PER 211.34a MCL: Factors are multipliers needed to adjust to 50.00% Ratio. If class ratio is 49.00 to 51.00 after close of local Board of Review, a factor of 1.00000 will be recommended at County Equalization in April. These tentative recommended equalization ratios and multiplying figures shall not prejudice the equalization procedures of the County Board of Commis­ sioners or the State Tax Commission. �Page 10- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, February 13,1986 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Mon­ day, February 24, 1966, In the City Council Chambers at 7:45 p-m. to establish an Industrial Development District; said district described as: A parcel of land In the NW4 of Section 1638 described as: Commencing 875 feet North and 233 ft. East of the SW comer of the EW of NW’/z, Sec. 18, th East 165 feet, th S 875 ft; the W 165 ft; the N 875 ft to pob. City of Hastings. ORDER FOR HJRUCAT1ON ON HEARING Cose No. 2612 TO: Carlot Driver IN THE MAHER OF: Juvenile filo #2612 A petition hat been filed In the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on March 18. 1966 at 9:00 A.M. In Barry County Probate Court. 220 W. Court St.. Hostings, Ml 49Q58 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED fhat Corios Driver personally appear before the court at the time ond place stated above. Thit hearing may result In a termination of parental rightt. February 7. 1986 Richard N. Loughrln. Judge of Probate Said property known as the "Hastings Rein­ forced Plastics Industrial Development District." This notice Is given pursuant to the provi­ sions of Act 196 PA. of 1974 as amended. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk Delton Kellogg's current operational budget for the school district is on target without any forseen problems, according t0 preliminary indications given Monday by the board of education's finance committee. AU of the district's extra voted millage of 23.1 mills has expired and Superintendent Dr John Sanders said the board will be studying miUage needs between now and March, deciding upon a proposal to present to voters regarding a millage rate and length of tjme for the levy. The board approved salary adjustments of percent increases for three new ad­ ministrators, after reviewing their first semester performances and evaluations. The increase brings the salary of James Corstange, high school principal, up *36,575. Dr. CamiUe Sanders, assistant high school principal, wUl earn *33,440. Their increases are retroactive to January 27. Jandle Iles, cafeteria supervisor, will earn a salary of *12,461.63, with her increase retroactive to July 1, 1985. A two-year contract providing a wage hike of 35-cents per hour in each year of the agreement was ratified by the board with the district's four cafeteria cashiers. The board agreed to have Assistant Superintendent Dean McBeth prepare summer recreation program contracts with the townships °f Barry, Hope. Johnstown. Orangeville and Prairieville Each township wiU be asked to contribute 11,000 to the summer program which has traditionally been coordinated and super­ vised by the school district. School officials also plan to consult with township representatives about participant fees to be charged for summer recreation activities The area townships have been asked to make financial commitments to the recreation program in recent years because the Southwest Barry Community Fund, formerly a major contributor to the program, dissolved. Sanders said one township wants its contribution to be lower than *1,000 because it furnishes and maintains some of the ball fields that are used in the summer program A grievance filed by the Delton Kellogg Education Association was denied by the board at Monday's meeting. The DKEA had filed a grievance claiming that the super­ visor ot the in-house suspension program Karen Leinaar, should have to be a member of its union. However, Sanders said, the board considers the post an administrative position because it is an "arm of the assistant principal's office" rather than a regular teaching slot. The board also felt the DKEA request was untimely. A report of the high school's self study in preparation to seek North Central Association accreditation was presented to the board The report was the work of a steering committee, chaired by teacher William Darling, including various levels of school staff and administration and com­ munity members. The study began more than a year ago. The next step toward NCA accreditation will be the visit of 25 professional educators who will come to Delton March 11-13 and "look at what we’ve done...affirm fin­ dings...and point out suggestions.” A program of improvement will be mapped in "We're excited about it," said Sanders. He said the NCA process is an opportunity to measure the quality of De’ton’s program against objective standards of other NCA schools in Michigan and 19-other states. The self-analysis coaled with input from other educators will be helpful on a regular basis with an opportunity for self-renewal every seven-yesrs, he said. NCA-reUted studies of the school include such areas as philosophy and objectives, guidance services, discipline*, staff, facility, the community, and ail programs and ser­ vice*. NCA accreditation is a step higher than Delton’* current University of Michigan accreditation, Sanders said. The board recently held a workshop to tajta “formlate district goals lor 1«M7, Sanders said. District goals and objectives will be prioritized and finalized in May after SX htput from the reactivated citizens' advisory committee, the elementary and middle schools’ improvement committees and the NCA visitation team. In other business, the board: —Approved retirement requests at the end of the school year for two high school teachers who have logged 25 years of ser­ vice: Betty Hyde who teaches business education; and Alan Beebe, social studies teacher. -Hired Julie McGrath, a graduate of Central Michigan University, to teach middle school science classes. She fills a teaching vacancy created when Sharon Christensen was named to the assistant principal's post in the middle school. —Accepted a *4 JOO check from the Delton Kellogg Athletic Boosters to reimburse the board for the cost of fencing that has been placed around the soccer field. Glenn Weever, project coordinator for the boosters, made the presentation. —Decided, at the urging of the Delton PTSA, to purchase strobe lights to be moulted on top of all the district's school buses at a total cost of *2,205. The PTSA donated *600 toward the purchase. —Purchased volleyball standards that attach to the floor for use in the middle school. The $1,021 posts were purchased to improve safety during games. Legal Notice — JANUAHV27, IMt — Common Council mat In regu­ lar session In tho City Council Chambers. City Holl. Hosting*. Mkhlgon on Monday. January 27. 1966, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook presiding. Present at roll coll were: Campbell, Cusock, Spockmon Grey. Josperse. Miller and Walton. Moved by Wolfon. supported by Josperse that tho minutes of the January 13, mooting be approved as rood and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yea*: All PREVENT CRIME! Thia section sponsored by J-Ad Graphics, Ihe featured advertiser* and the following businesses: Every citizen has an obligation to prevent crime. There are many ways you can protect yourself andjour property. Here are some suggestion Absent: Nons. Corried. Moved by Josperse. supported by Spock mon thot the following oppolnlments be mode ond con­ firmed to the YMCA ond the letter be received ond placed on file. Tom Groot - Three year term Mike Murphy ■ Three year term Jock Longstreet • Three year Pot Purglel - Ona year form (filling form of Jon Mullett) Yoos: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Cusack thot the letter from the Hostings Area School Sys- AIWCfclzE fe.BY LAURIE Th* JCPenney Co. Banner and Reminder YOUR HOME Light up your home at night. A well-lit exterior will ex­ Halting* Hotel pose any criminal activity outside your home, and lights Barry County Lumber Home Center within the house signal to burglars that someone may be Hastings Mutual Iniuranc* Co. home. Keep shrubs around windows trimmed so burglars can be spotted easily. Halting! Savings and Loan Ann. Noise attracts attention — something burglars avoid. You Birkes Shoe Store can install simple entry alarms at doors or windows, or WBCH invest in more sophisticated motio-detector or perimeter alarm systems. Keep burglars out with good locks. Deadbolt locks pro­ vide the most protection, experts agree, and they are easy to install. Don't forget the windows — your local hard­ ware store can suggest easy, inexpensive ways to secure County Seat Lounge Hasting* Aluminum Products, Inc. them. Be sure to secure first-floor window air condition­ ers, so that burglars can't push them in to gain entry to your home. And, make certain that all doors are locked and windows secured before you go out! Hide your valuables. Experts recommend floor safes for storing valuable items. Subterfuges such as dummy outlets, Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. drawers with false bottoms and fake vents are also ways to outwit potential thieves. Patten Monument Flsxfab,Inc. Hastings City Bank YOUR CAR Invest in an alarm system that signals when someone is try­ ing to break into your car. The system should be loud, not Wren Funeral Homes National Bank of Hastings Brown'* Custom Interiors easily disabled, and preferably visual as well. Lock your car at all times, whether you're in it or not. Keep your glove compartment locked, and when leaving THE MICHIGAN LOTTERY RECEIVES MANY QUESTIONS ON PRIZE PAYMENTS. THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY PROVIDES MANY OF THE ANSWERS: Q. What percent of Lottery revenues are returned to players aa prizes? A. State law requires that aa near aa possible to 45 percent of gross Lottery sales be returned to players aa prizes. Fbr example, in Lotto, thia means 25 percent for the Jackpot, nine percent for the Second Prize pool and 11 percent for the Third Prize pool. Q. Why are Michigan Lottery pnzea paid in 20-year installments’’ A. Thia method of payment fbr large prizes benefits all players bv increasing th* total prise money that can be Q. Con you explain thia benefit? A. The Lottery invests approximately *550,000 of revenue* for each *1 million to be awarded in a program similar to an annuity purchase The combined prin­ cipal and interest from this investment give the winner the entire *1 million in 20 years The other *450.000 not needed for immediate full payment of a $1 mil­ lion sward then is used in the game as other prizes Q. Must winners pay taxes on prize amounts? A. Michigan IxXtery prizes are exempt from state and local taxes, but not from federal income tax. The Internal Reve nue Service requires a 20 percent deduc­ tion from payment of all awards ow *5,000. TtXal tax paid by any prize win­ ner may be higher or lower dcpendi ng on Q. Doe* this benefit winners of large prizes who receive annual payments instead of a lump sum? A. Using a *1 million award as an exam­ ple. present tax laws might cut this amount in half if it was all paid at one time, giving the winner only *500.000. Under the 20-year payment plan, a *1 million winner is paid *800.000 by the Lottery. *300.000 more. Q. Do aD Lottery sutc* use this method of payment? A. All lottery state* do. for the same your car for service or at a parking lot, always retain your Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy house keys. Always check the back seat before entering your car. Women driving alone should remain in the car if it breaks down. Turn on flashers and the dome light to alert others of your predicament, and keep car doors and windows locked until the police or towing service arrive. I A. The LoUery ALWAYS pay. out the full prize amount The remainder of a pnze ix paid to the estate of a deceased winner. Payments also go to the estate of deceased winners of *1.000 n week for life prizes until the *1 million minimum has been collected Send your Lottery question to: Winnert Circle, Michigan Lottery PQ Box 30077, Lansing. Ml 48909. If your question is used, you will rrcviw 50 free instant game tickets This months winner circle question comes from Lucky Fulton of Brohman. t*m requesting thot February 9-15, 1966 be proclaimed Amercan Vocation Week in Hostings be received ond placed on file and Proclamation approved. Yoos: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Josperse. supported by Spock mon that any Elected or ^ppoinieo vmiciots oe anowea to attend the Annual Legisla­ tive Conference at the Civic Center in Lansing February 26. 1986 with necessary expenses. Yeos: Walton. Miller. Josperse. Gray. Spock mon, Cusack, ond Campbell. Moved by Groy supported by Spockmon thot Michael KtovanIch be appointed to a one year term to the Planning Commis­ sion as the City Administrative Official. Yeos: All Absent: None. Corried. Moved by Miller, supported by Gray that the letter from RealVesco Properties request­ ing a rezonlng of the South Side of Store St. from Broad­ way to Mork^ t Square from A-0 to B-2 be referred to the Plan­ ning Commission. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Groy. supported by Spockmon thot the letter from the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan con­ cerning their sponsoring a “Walk for Warmth” be received and placed on file. Yeos: All Absent; None. Corned. Moved by Walton, supported by Campbell that the Council occept the recommendation of the Public Safety ond Parking committee to have the Director of Public Services remove park­ ing meters on State, Church and Jefferson St. for a trial period of six months, ot which time It would be reviewed, and to In­ stall two-hour parking signs with regular patrol. Yoos: All Nays: One. (Josperse) Absent: None. Carried. Ordinance No. 197 Rood. An Ordinance to amend article VI. Trash. Junk Cars and Waste, of the Hastings Code adopted 1970. Public hearing set for February 10.1986 Ordinance No. 196 Rood. An Ordinance adopting bosk fire control measures ond regula­ tions governing conditions which could impede or interfere with fire suppression forces. Public hearing set Feb. 10. Councilman Cusack stated thot he hod throe names to sub­ mit to the Mayor lor Second Worxf Alderman. Moved by Groy. supported by Spockmon. thot the Grant agreement from the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources Land ond Conservation Fund, for the fish Hatchery Pork for *310.000 (50/50) *155.000 City. *155.000 State be received ond Michele Klovonkh be authorized to sign said agreement Yoos: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Compboll, suppor­ ted by Josperse. that the Quar­ terly Fire report for Oct.. Nov. ond Dec. 1985 ond the 1985 Yearly summary be received ond placed on filo. Yoos: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Josperse. supporby Wollon thol th. yearly Building Inspectors report bo received and placed on filo. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Spockmon thot tho slogan trom Linda Sherry ol "We trea­ sure the Old ond Progress with cl* and *h* L°0° °’ RolPh 21 •tr’t of MichlBan with the slogan on It bo adopted by tho City of Hastings. (142 Logo In contest ond 87 slogans judged) Yoos: All Absent: Nona. Corrlod. by Compball, supported , y Groy that the meeting ad lourn ot 9:15 p.m. Read ond approved' William R. Cook. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 13,1986 - Page 11 Man returned from Texas arrested for violating parole I A Hastings man who says he left the state two years ago to find work in Texas returned fo Michigan this January — and was promptly arrested for violation of probation. Homer A. Randall, 25, of 4507 Goodwill Road, is charged with not showing up for two regularly scheduled meetings with his probation officer two years ago. He was arraigned in Barry County Circuit Court Friday and pled not guilty. Randall was convicted of forgery in 1962 for cashing a $72 check that didn't belong to him. He was given six months in jail and three years’ probation. A February 18 trial is set. Also Friday, the court arraigned Betty J. Mayberry. 28, of 302S. Hanover, Hastings, on four counts of writing "no-account" checks. She is accused of writing drafts on a non­ existent Thornapple Valley Credit Union account. According to the charges, she made checks out to Eberhard's, Signs Tire Service and Big Wheel in amounts varying from $40 to $110. If convicted, Mayberry could receive up to two years in prison and-or a $500 fine. Mayberry stood mute to the charges and pleas of not guilty were entered on her behalf. A February 21 pre-trial was set. Set for pre-trial February 14 was a drunk driving case involving Freeport resident Phillip L. Kidder. Kidder, 21, is charged with drunk driving, third offense. He was arrested for operating while under the influence of liquor February 2. According to the charges, he was convicted of drunk driving in 1983 and again in 1985. Martin Road fire ruled as accidental A December 7 fire which extensively damaged the Martin Road residence of Woodland firefighter Ronald France was caused by a burning candle, Michigan State Police have decided. The fire had been listed as a possible arson by the Woodland Fire Department. "We became involved in the investigation of the fire in January," Lt. Richard Zim­ merman, Hastings Team Commander of the Michigan State Police, said. "After we looked into it and called in the state fire marshal we determined the fire to be ac­ cidental." Zimmerman said a candle sitting on top of a bookcase near the living room burned through its container and ignited the book­ case and a box sitting on the floor below the bookcase. Residents of the house were using candles the day of the blare to get rid of cooking odors, Zimmerman said. When they left home, they blew out the candles but overlooked the one that eventually caused the blaze, he said. Police nab suspected burglars at scene of residential theft A neighbor’s tip sent Prairieville Township Police racing to a South Crooked Lake Drive home last Thursday, where they caught two men leaving the scene of a burglary with « car full of stolen merchandise. The men. James F. Emsberger. 21. of 116 3rd Street, Battle Creek, and Gary C. Jones. 25, of Apt. 1A. Parkview, Big Rapids, were arrested and taken to Barry County Jail. Prairieville Township Police Chief Tom Pennock said that a neighbor observed the break-in and called the police at 9:30 a.m. Friday morning Prairierille, with assistance from Barry ownship police, responded to the call, ^jnock said, and apprehended the men as were leaving the home in a vehicle. nth e men bad tak60 c stereo and several ®«er items from the home, Pennock said. AU stolen merchandise was recovered. Both men were arraigned in Barry County istnct Court on Friday. They demanded a Preliminary exam and a February 18 date was set. Rep. Henry honored by group Congressman Paul B. Henry’s. R-Grand Rapids, voting record in support of responsible budget policy and lower federal deficits was honored by the Watchdogs of the Treasury, a nonpartisan group dedicated to fiscal integrity and economy in government Annual presentations are made to selected members of Congress, based on information compiled from the official voting records of the U.S. Senate and House of Represen­ tatives. In compiling 1985 scores. 28 budget cutting f^es Were c^osen over a range of lederal programs, reflecting an overall attitude of Congressmen toward economy in 8®*ernment. The award was presented to lh°se members of Congress with a proven record of fiscal responsibility - those who 'fled at least 75 percent of the time for deficit reduction. Six of Michigan's total of 20 represen­ tatives and senators were selected for this award. Congressman Henry is serving his first time as the representative from Michigan’s 5th Congressional district. J Notice: Public Sale SEWING MACHINES Due to educational budget cuts that affect school pur­ [ chases, white Sewing Machine Company has just releas­ ed a limited quantity of brand new 1986 heavy-duty sewing machines These machines are made of metal and sew on all fabrics, light jersey to heavy denim, can­ vas, upholstery, even leather! Special demonstration and sale Friday only. Reg. list $429.00, Now only $187.50.20 year guarantee Friday Only ... 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. WBCH Great Buys Bazaar COMMUNITY BLDG., BARRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. HASTINGS Sale sponsored Py a Family Sewing Center, Grand Rapids 1 565-5080 Legal Notices CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. IM AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BASIC FIRE CONTROL MEASURES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD IMPEDE OR INTERFERE WITH FIRE SUPPRESSION FORCES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF HASTINGS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Adoption of fir* control meajurtt and regula­ tion*. There is hereby adopted by the City of Hasting* the fire control meature* ond -egulotion* o* herein set forth for the purpose* of controlling condi­ tion* which could impede or interfere with fire suppression force*. Soctiad 2. Authority at fire* ond other emergencies. The fire official or duly authorized re­ presentatives. o* may be in charge at the scene of a fire or other emergency involving the protection of life and/or prop­ erty. is empowered ’o direct such operations a* may be necessary to extinguish or control any suspected or other action nece­ ssary in the reasonable per­ formance of their duty. The fire official may prohibit any person, vehicle or object from approach­ ing the scene and may remove or cause to be removed any person, vehicle or object from hazardous areas. All persons ordered to leave a hazardous area shall do so immediately and shall not re-enter the area until authorized to do so by the •ire official. Section 3. Interference with fire department operations. It shall be unlawful to interfere with, attempt to interfere with, conspire to interfere with, ob­ struct or restrict the mobility of. or block the path of travel of any fire deportment emergency vehicle in any way. or to inter­ fere with, attempt to interfere, conspire to interfere with, obstruct or bampo' any fire deportment operation. Stetten 4. Compliance with orders. A person shall not will­ fully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or dir­ ection of the fire official or to interefere with the compliance attempts of another individual. Section 5. Vehicles crossing fire hose. A vehicle shall not be driven or propelled over any unprotected fire hose of the fire department when laid down on any street, alley-way. private drive or any other vehicular roadway without the consent of the fire official in command of said operation. Section 6. Definition ol author­ ized emergency vehicle. Author­ ized emergency vehicles shall be restricted to those which are defined and authorized under the lews ot the State of Michigan. Section 7. Operation of vehi­ cles on approach of authorized emergency vehicle*. Upon the approach of any authorized emergency vehicle, giving audi­ ble and visual signal, the opera­ tor of every other vehicle shall immediately drive the some to a position os near a* possible and parallel to the right-hand edge or curb of the street or roodway. clear of any inter­ section. and shall stop ond re­ main in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle or vehicles shall hove passed, un­ less otherwise directed by the fire official or a police officer. Section 8. Vehicles following fire apparatus. It shall be unawful for the operator of ony vehicle, other than one on official business, to follow closer than 300 feet from any fire apparatus traveling in re­ sponse to a fire alarm, or to drive any vehicle within the block or immediate area where fire apparatus ho* stopped in answer to a fire alarm. Section 9. Unlawful boarding or tampering with fire deport meat emergency equipment. A person shall not without proper authorization from the fire official in charge of said fire department emergency equip­ ment cling to. attach himself to. climb upon or into, board or swing upon any fire deport­ ment emergency vehicle. ond deemed necessary to pro­ whelhei Ihe same Is In motion vide an adequate fire flow and or at rest, or sound the siren, distribution pattern. A fire hy­ horn, bell or other sound-pro­ drant shall not be placed into ducing device lhereon. or to or removed from service until manipulate or tamper with, or approved by the fire official. attempt to manipulate or tam­ Sectiee 15. Yard system*. All per with ony levers, valves, new and existing ship yards, ail switches. starting devices, storage plants, lumber yards, brakes, pumps, or ony equip­ amusement or exhibition parks, ment or protective clothing on. and educational or institutional or a port of. ony fire depart­ complexes ond similar occupan­ ment emergency vehicle. cies and uses involving high fire Section 10. Damage, injury • or life hazards, and which ore fire department • equipment, located more than 150 feet from personnel. It shall be unlawful a public street or which require lor ony person to damage or de­ quantities of water beyond the face, or attempt, or conspire to capabilities of the public water damage or deface ony fire de­ distribution system shall be pro­ portment emergency vehicle at vided with properly placed fire any time, or to Injure, or attempt hydrants. Such fire hydrant* Io injure or conspire to Injure shall be capable of supplying fire department personnel while fire flows as required by the performing deportmen lol duties. fire official ond shall be con­ Section 11. Eme'gency vehicle nected to a water system in operation. The driver of any accordance with accepted en­ emergency vehicle, as defined gineering practices. The fire In Section 6 of this ordinance, official shall designate and shall not sound the siren there­ approve the number and loca­ on or have the front red lights tion of fire hydrants. The fire on or disobey any existing traf­ official may require the instal­ fic regulation, except when said lation of sufficient fire hose and vehicle is responding to on equipment housed in occoremergency call or when re­ (•daoce-wyth the approved rule* sponding to.* but rtbl upon re­ and .may require the establish­ turning frorA a fire. Tactical ment ol a trained fire brigade strategies such os. but not re­ when the hazard involved re­ stricted to. "move-ups” do not quires such measures. Private constitute an emergency call. hydrants shall not be placed into The driver of an emergency or removed from service until vehicle may: approved by the fire official. (a) Park or stand irrespective Section 16. Maintenance ol of the provisions of existing fire suppression equipment. A traffic regulations; person shall not obstruct, re­ (b) Proceed past a red or stop move. tamper with or other­ signal or other sign, but only wise disturb any fire hydrant or after slowing down as may be fire appliance required to be necessary for safe operation: installed or maintained under (c) Exceed the prime facie the provisions of tho Fire Pre­ speed limit so long os the oction vention Code except for the pur­ doe* not endanger life or prop­ pose of extinguishing fire, train­ erty; ing or testing purposes, re­ (d) Disregard regulations charging. or making necessary governing direction of move­ repair*, or when permitted by ment or turning in specified the fire official. Whenever a fire directions; appliance is removed a* herein (e) The exemptions herein permitted, it shall be replaced granted Io an emergency or re-insfallod as soon os the vehicle shall apply only when purpose for which it was re­ the driver of any such vehicle moved has been accomplished. while in motion sounds audible Defective and non-approved lire signal by bell, siren, or exhaust appliances or equipment shall whistle as may be reasonably be replaced or repaired os dir­ necessary, and when the vehicle ected by the fire official. is equipped with al least one Sectiee 17. Sola of defective lighted lamp displaying a red fire extinguishers. A person light visible under normal atmos­ shall not sell, trade, loan or give pheric conditions from a distance away any form, type or kind ol of 500 feet to the front of such fire extinguisher which is not vehicle. approved by ‘.he fire official, or Sectlee 12. Blocking fire hy­ which is not in proper working drants and fire department order, or Ihe contents of which connections. It shall be unlawful do not meet the requirements to obscure from view, damage, of the fire official. The re­ deface, obstruct or restrict the quirements of this section shall access to any fire hydrant or any not apply to the sale, trade or fire department connection for exchange of obsolete or dam­ the presstnzoiton of fire suppres­ aged equipment for junk when sion systems, including lire hy­ said units ore permanently dis­ drants and fire departmen I con­ figured or marked with a per­ nections thot ore located on pub­ manent sign identifying the unit lic or private streets and access os junk. lanes, or on private property. Sectiee 18. Street obstructions. If upon the expiration of Ihe A person or person* *holl not time mentioned In a notice of erect, construct, place, or main­ violation. obstructions or tain ony bumps, fences, gates, encroachment* ore not removed, chains, bars, pipes, wood o< the fire official shall proceed to metal horses or any other remove the some. Cost incurred type of obstruction in or on any in the performance of necessary street, within the boundaries of work shall be paid from tl.e the municipality. The word municipal treasure on certificate ' street” a* used in the ordi­ of the fire official and with the nance. shall mean any roadway approval of the chief adminis­ accessible to the public for trative official; and the legal vehicular traffic, including, but authority of the municipality not limited to. private street* shall institute appropriate action or access lanes, as well a* all far the recovery of such costs. public street* and highways Section 13. Hydrant use appro­ within the boundaries of the val. A person shall not use or municipality. operate ony fire hydrant in­ Section 19. Conflicting ordi­ tended for use of Ihe fire de­ nances. All ordinances or parts partment for fire suppression of ordinances in conflict with purposes unless such person ony of the provisions of this first secure* a permit for such ordinance, are hereby repealed. use from the fire official and the Section 20. Effective date. This water company having jurisdic­ ordinance shall take effect and tion. This section shall not opply be in force 30 days after its to ihe use of such hydrants by publication in a newspaper of a person employed by. ond general circulation in the City authorized to moke such use by ol Hastings. the water company having jur­ Moved by Josperse. supported isdiction. by Spockmon that the above Sectiee 14. Public water Ordinance be adopted as read. supply- The fire official shall YEAS 7 recommend to the chief adminis­ NAYS0 trative official of the munici­ I. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk, do pality the location or relocation hereby certify that the above •* of new or existing fire hydrant* a true copy of an Ordinance ond the placement or replace­ adopted by the Hastings City ment of inadequate water main* Council on February 10. 1986. located upon public property Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (2-13) We've just moved to a new downtown store at.. 124 EAST STATE STREET OPEN Monday 9-6; Tuesday 9-6; Wednesday 9-8; Thursday 9-6; Friday 9-8; Saturday 9-5:50 Whirlpool 5725W Large Capacity Dryer « Permanent Press with Cool Down 4 Cycle Full Width Hamper Door Three Temp­ eratures Lint Signal -S - -«, lotoss.8® Whirlpool Refrigerator U ET14AK 14.1 Cubic Foot NO Frost up Front Controls Removeable Egg Tray: Twin Crlspers Slide Out Shelves Whirlpool Washer LA5400 4 Automatic Cycles 3 Water Temperatures 2 water Levels Easy Clean Filter Perma-Press Cool Down Cycle Whirlpool Microwave $16688w^ 15 Minute Timer • Micro Menu on Front ,, Sealed in Oven Bottom • power Out-Put 500 watts . POPE APPLIANCE CENTER 3Hd VACUUMS 124 E. State Street, Hastings, Michigan YOUR COMPLETE APPLIANCE STORE • Microwaves • Dishwashers • Ranges • Air conditioners Washers • Floor care Products Dryers Eureka & Hoover vacuums Refrigerators Complete service on All Products Freezers Featuring: phone — 945-2168 - NEW HOURS Mon., Tues., Thurs. 9-6; wed., Fri. Saturday 9-5:30 �Page 12— The Hastings Banner— Thursday, February 13,1986 Teachers holding staff development day City residential construction healthy If you just glanced at this past year’s building report for the City of Hastings, it might look like there was not much residential construction in 1985. But figures are deceiving, according to city building inspector Constantin Hunciag. The city may have only issued four residential construction permits, but the value of the structures exceeded $800,000. Hunciag recently completed his 1985 building report and submitted it to the city council. In it, he reports that the department issued a total of 37 permits for 1985, 26 of them for construction and 11 for demolition of buildings. Issued were four permits for residential, two for commercial, nine for accessory buildings such as garages, nine for signs and one for a residential swimming pool. Also issued was one permit for a satellite dish. Dish permits are a relatively recent requirement of the city after the adoption of a January 1985 ordinance. The residential permits included three individual homes and one apartment Legal Notices i SERVICE DIRECTORY LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS “Qualify DreCleaning for over ft yean” ' 3211. KcMpt, lartigi fteei 94^265 •fDt 7-5JI ■ea.-FriJXit HJI CAR & TRUCK REPAIR JKndnis <W> -^HASTINGS 1436& Hanover St, Hastings, Mich. 49068 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Neers: Monday 8 to 8: Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA E gm quality SERVICE PARTS ttKttLMWHMniWraiM Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Part*. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Farrell’s NEJfflKlCOOLM 802 test Grand Street Hostings Ph. 945-4020 Serving Barry County Axes for 10 Years COOUNG-HEATNG BUSINESS MACHINES' FREE ESTIMATES SALES and SERVICE Phone 948-2073 Lyle L Thomas Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers CITY OF HASTINGS OfHNNANCCNO. 1*7 AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, TRASH. JUNK CARS AND WASTE. OF THE HASTINGS CODE ADOPTED 1970. An Ordinance ta Adopt the provisions of the National Fire Prevention Code, ta establish fire prevention guidelines in the City of Hastings. THE CITY OF HASTINGS OR­ DAINS: The following shall be added to tho Hastings City Code: Article 1, fee. 11.1 Bode Are Thot certain document, throe (3) copies of which ore on filo In tho office of tho city clerk of ihe City of Hostings, being marked ond designated os “The BOCA Basic Fire Prevention Code". 1984 edition, os pub­ lished by the Building Officials and Code Administration Interodoptod os th* Fire Prevention code ol the City of Hostings, In the State of Michigan, for the control of fire hazards as herein provided; ond eoch and all of the regulations, provisions, penal­ ties, conditions, and terms of the "The BOCA Basic Fire Pre­ vention Code," 1984 edition, are hereby referred to, adopted and mode a part hereof, as If fully set out in this section. violoied this section shall bo punishable by imprisonment in the county |oll for up ta ninety (90) days and a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), or by bath such fine and imprisonment. amended by ihe insertion oi "the City of Hastings" in lieu of "(name of |urisdic1ion)“ Artide 2: This Ordinance shall be effective 30 days after pub­ lication in a newspaper of gen­ eral circulation In ihe City of Hastings. Moved by Josperse supported by Cusock thot the above OrdiYEAS 7 NAYS0 I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of on Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City council on February 10.19B5. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (2-13) Dictation Equipment Typewriters All Makes and Models Subscribe to the Banner 948*8051 INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE JANUARY 28. 1986 • SECOND DAY — FORENOON Tho regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners was called ta order on Tuesday. January 28, 1986 at 9:30 a.m. by Chairperson Coleman. Roll call was token. Seven (7) members were present: Landon: McKelvey: Williamson; Coleman; Dean; Hoore; and, Kiel. None absent. At the beginning of the meeting all present stood ond pledged allegiance to the flog. Moved by Kiel, support by Williamson ta approve the minutes of tho January 14. 1986 meeting os printed. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by McKelvey to approve the agenda as corrected. Motion carried. Various correspondence was road by Chair­ person Colemon. Public comment was called for with a request lor later comment granted. Tho Board received tho petitions presentedot the Planning and Zoning Meeting January 27. 1966. The petitions ore to abolish the Barry Coutty Planning and Zoning Board ond repeal the County Zoning ordinance. The petitions were pkK«t* on filo. Herman Bottcher, temporary director of Plan­ ning and Zoning, presented the fallowing Farm­ land Agreements: Donald E. Cheney. Baltimore Township Thoddeus J. & Geraldine M. Stampflor, Baltimore Township Galon 8 Wilma Daniels, Carlton Township Larry W. * Vanessa S. Carpenter, Assyria Township Jock C. & Eldona J. Love, Assyria Township Elmer & Delila Schrenk, Carlton Township Norman J. & Judith A. Lenz. Hastings Township Moved by Landon, support by Williamson to approve the presented Farmland Agreements. Motion carried. Various Committee reports were coiled for. Commissioner Hoore presented a resolution re­ garding a Walk for Warmth, sponsored by tho C.A.A. Moved by Hoore. support by McKelvey to adopt tho following resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS. Harsh Michigan winters continue ta Impose extraordinary hardships on low-income and elderly households In the loco of rising home heating costs, and WHEREAS. Low-income ond working poor fami­ lies are forced to spend an overage of thirty (30) percent of their avoUablo income during the winter to heat their homes, more than four (4) times the percentage spent by the general pop ulaHon, and WHEREAS, We believe o heated homo in Michi­ gan winters is a necessity for survival that none should be forced to do without, ond WHEREAS. Federal and State resources avail­ able to assist communities in dealing with heating related emergencies have declined drastically In recent years, and WHEREAS. The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan is sponsoring a WALK FOR WARMTH in the communities of Albion. Hastings. Battle Creek, Coldwater. Sturgis and Three Rivers on Saturday. February IS, 1986, and WHEREAS. This effort Is intended to raise funds exclusively for tho purpose of alleviating hooting related emergencies, ond WHEREAS. Ail funds donated will be held for local use by local families in need. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the Borry County Board of Commissioners endorses ond supports the WALK FOR WARMTH ond urges citizens to show compassion ond concern for neighbors in need by donating time ond funding to this worthwhile and necessary event. Therefore, we proclaim February 15. 1986. Walk for Warmth Day. Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto • • • • • Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycl Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE, ot 945-3412 REAL ESTATE Our 46th Year MILLER REAL ESTATE Ken Miller. C.R.B.. CR.S. Hailing, (616) 945-51B2 Board of Review NOTICE of MEETING The Board of Review of the City of Hastings will meet In the City Hall daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 4 through April 7, 1986. The Board of Review will meet In the Assessors office to review the assessment roll. A taxpayer may pro­ test to the Board of Review by letter, to 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml. The following Is a temporary list of factors to be applied to the 1986 assessed values from the County Equalization Departments. RATIOS Rg^LTOR RESIDENTIAL FACTOR COMMERCIAL FACTOR INDUSTRIAL FACTOR PERSONAL FACTOR 1.05708 1.12185 .99721 1.0000 47.30% 44.57% 50.14% 50.00% said. Miriam E. White, Deputy Clerk Motion carried. Moved by Hoaro, support by Williamson to approve the December 1985 expenditures. In tho amount of $16,865.95, and the monthly report of the Barry County Transit Deportment Motion carried. Moved by Williamson, support by Hoore to authorize the Finance Committee power ta oct in signing the contract with tho Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Motion carried. Joo Bloom. Director of tho Barry County Transit Department, presented tho Section 18. State and Federal Grant application for the period of October I, 1986 thru September 30. 1987. Moved by Hoaro, support by Kiel to approve the application and allow the Clerk to sign the application. Roll call was taken. Seven yeas. Nays: None. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by McKelvey that tho townships should continue to report to tho County Planning ond Zoning Board, but shall waive tho thirty (30) day requirements waiver of County Township zoning ordinances. Roll call was token. Seven (7) yeas. Nays: None. Motion carried. Moved by Williamson, support by Landon to approve filling tho vacancy of Director of Planning and Zoning, ond that slops should be taken to accomplish such. Roll coll was token. Six (6) yeas: Williamson; McKelvey; London; Colemon; Doan; ond Hoaro. Nays: Kiel. Motion carried. Commissioner Doan requited a short recess. The request was granted ond the meeting was recessed at 10:23 a.m. Chairperson Coleman called the meeting back to order at 10:30 a.m. C. Wayne Wright, President of Triad CATV. Discussion wai held. Moved by Hoore. support by Williamton to refer tho matter to the County on February 12.)9B6. Motion carried. Mike Keeler, Borry County Friend of tho Court, presented the 1986 Title D-IV Cooperative Reimburse­ ment Contract. Moved by Hoaro, support by Williamson to accept the contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Motion carried. Moved by Doon, support by Williamson to authorize payment of $5.50 per hour to the casual employees of the Animal Shelter for temporary services. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoaro ta pay the Miscellaneous Claims, in the amount of $33,504.86. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Kiel to pay the $32.65 bill from the law Library Fund monies. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon to transfer tho first quarter budgeted monies to tho Barry/Eaton Health Deportment in the omount of $52,000. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoore to accept tho annual report from the County Clerk's office and moke it a matter of record. Motion carried. A request for venation blinds for the Treasurer’s office was referred to the Property Committee. Moved by Hoore. support by Kiel to oppoint Richard Landon to the Jordan Lake Board. Motion Moved by Kiel. support by Hoore ta oppoint Shoron Vickery. Robert Gaskill ond Dorlene Harper to the Special Election! Board. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by McKelvey ta filo oil correspondence ond report*. Motion carried. Limited public comment was again colled for with no response. Moved by London, support by Kiel to od|oum the meeting ta February 12. 1986 at 1:30 p.m.. Or the call of the Chair. Motion carried. The moot­ ing was then adjourned at 11:07 a.m. Carolyn G. Colemon. Chairperson Miriam E. White. Deputy Clerk (3131 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Plannlno Commission will hold a public hear­ ing on Monday, March 3, 1986, at 7:45 p.m. at the Council Chambers In he City Hall, Hastings, Mlchlnan on a proposed rezonlng from A-0 Apartment and Office District to B-2 General Business District on the following described P"Ss 658, except 3 feet lying North of Lot 657; building. The 24-unit apartment building is one reason Hunciag says residential con­ struction improved from 1984 to 1985. Hunciag said that while four times as many permits were issued for residential construction in 1984. the dollar value of the construction was only $672,600 compared to $863,000 for 1985. That's because the Continued on Page 13 s^rea Obititariei Lillian Leinaar Mabel E. Crawley DOWLING - Mrs. Lillian Leinaar, 91, 8968 Bedford Rd., formerly of Scott Park Rd., Gilkey Lake, Delton passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 1986. Mrs. Leinaar was bom March 1, 1894, in Battle Creek, daughter of Gecrge and Clara (Kemmerling) Whitworth, and lived with her niece, Leona Van Delic, for the past four years at the Bedford Rd. address She at­ tended Barry Coimty Normal and Western State Teachers College and taught in rural schools for 30 years. She was a member and volunteer worker for the Bernard Historical Museum of Delton, member of Barry County Teachers Assoc, and Michigan Retired Teachers Assoc., life member and Past Matron of Prudence Nobles Chapter No. 366 OES, member of Past Matrons Club, 50 year member of the Kingsley Extension Group, member of Kinglsey Ladies Aid. former member of Hickory Corners United Methodist Chirch. She was married to Milton Leinaar, in 1915, who preceded her in death March 30, 1966. Surviving besides the niece, is one. great­ niece, Jean Storm of Hastings. A sister, Margaret Moon and a brother, Myron Whitworth, preceded her in death. Services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. James Cook, of Banfieid United Methodist Church officiated, assisted by Prudence Nobles Chapter 366 OES. In­ terment, East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Prudence Nobles Chapter, envelopes available at the funeral home. HASTINGS - Mrs Mabel E. Crawley, 103, of 1990 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings, died Monday, Feb. 10, 1986, at the Barry County Medical Facility. Funeral services will be held 1:30 Friday, Feb. 14, at the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Lester DeGroot will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Crawley was born August 8, 1882 in Baltimore Township, the daughter of Monroe and Carolyn (Holcomb) Merritt. She was a lifelong resident of Barry County. She at­ tended the McOmber school. She was married to James W. Crawley on April 10, 1901. They lived all of their married life in Baltimore and Hastings Townships. She was a member of the Jolly Jill Hobby Club and was honorary member of the Mapleleaf Grange. Mrs. Crawley is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Verdie Sinclair of Hastings and Mrs. Doris Holcomb of Bellevue; two sons, Gerald Crawley of Battle Creek and Kenneth Crawley of Hastings; 14 grand­ children; 38 great grandchildren and 29 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James on June 25,1956, a son, Dale Crawley, a daughter Irene Bridleman, two grand­ daughter's, two great granddaughters and a brother. The HASTINGS BANNER - Call («16)»4M0$1 8US/NFSS OPPORTUNITIfS HflP WANlLD EXCELLENT INCOME for part-time home assembly work. For Infor, call 312-741­ 8400 Ext. 1877. NURSE8, LPN*s A NURSE AIDES: IMMEDIATE u«-d for home care case in Hastings. Please call Quality Care, 1-94*6600.__________ MAKE MORE MONEY! 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Where did Wood family reside earlier? Any information on Wood or Oaks families would be appreciated. Jane Wood, 2976 E. Bayard St Ext., Seneca Falls, N.Y. 13148. (2­ 20) FOUND FOUND: Black and brown airdale dog with collar. MS4513. HALF PRICE! Flashing arrow signs $289! Lighted, non arrow, $269! Nonlighed $219! Free letters! Very few left. See locally. 1-800-423­ 0163, anytime. 5 . OS ~ J: 5 5 i- . 1/, L, 1 STATE IB BIB S Ji also lots 659 through 674 Inclusive. This notice is given pursuant to the provi­ sions of Act 207, RA. 1921 as amended. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk apartment complex added $580,000 to 1985 figures, he said. Hunciag said commercial building permits dropped from eight in 1984 to two in 1985, but part of that drop can be attributed to a small complex built on State Street in 1964 — the structure that now houses the State Police and various other businesses. - man second in line to the White House. ‘People say he doesi’t have charisma but he does when you meet him personally. He may not show it much on TV but he does,” said Adrounie, who added to those who criticize the vice president, “charisma isn’t going to run the country." Adrounie also noted that Bush told him he may visit Hastings sometime in the future to address the local citizens. smaller groups where the teachers will have the chance to ask more questions about drug use and express their feelings better. “I really think the advantage of this is the fact that we have all the teachers in the first part getting the overall view, and then they have the chance to get into smaller groups and really get into the program." Newman »r zm Area residents Terry Geiger and Harry Adrounie recently had the chance to meet Vice President George Bush in Grand Rapids while they were guests at a legislative coffee held Dec. IB. Geiger, who serves as Barry County’s Republican Party Vice-Chairman and Adrounie, Republican party delegate from the first ward, were among nearly 14 others who met leisurely with the vice president before he spoke to students at East Grand Rapids High School. In talking with the vice president, Adrounie found something unique about the . ™ the teaching level and will provide a major benefit to the staff. "We have had an annual presentation for the students on drugs for the past several years, but this is designed to bring the teachers up-to-date on how the drug picture has changed, and that will help the teachers deal with the problem," Newman said. Following the main presentation the large group of teachers will break into several CT Area men meet Vice President George Bush the olacernnm classroom. The main topic of the seminar, substance abuse, will be addressed following the keynote speech. Dave Chadderdon, from the Barry County Substance Abuse Services, will present the hour-long program dealing with the most recent problems facing students, families and staff concerning substance abuse. Newman believes the program is needed at ;I™ Hastings resident Harry Adrounle (left) met Vice President George Bush recently at a Grand Rapids gathering. Tim Smith 'smith by Tim Hastings area school kids won't be in class on Monday. Most likely they will cherish the day off to frolic in the snow someplace far away from the schools. But there will be plenty of learning going on at the high school Monday — this day, however, the shoe is on the other foot as the Hastings teachers will spend the day [n seminar sessions trying to pick up on the most recent trends in education. Hastings has invited several respected experts to address topics such as "Student Self-esteem", "Substance Abuse" and “Computer Applications" at Hastings' Teacher Professional Development Day. This will be a full-day of seminars and lectures for the Hastings teachers at the high school. While this is the second development day for the teachers this school year, it is the first the administrators can remember where only Hastings teachers have been involved. “Earlier this year we went to our annual development day in Marshall with teachers from Barry and Calhoun counties, but this is the first time that we have had something just tor our staff," Earl Newman of the adminstration said. Newman said a special committee was formed, comprised of teachers from all the schools, to look into possible programs for the day. A list was put together by the committee and voted on by the teachers in the district to arrive at the days topics. The keynote address of the seminar is scheduled to be Dr. Richard Konieczka of Kalamazoo Community College. His speech will center around the self-esteem of students and how it relates to performance in H ■ •— . ta Lm. CENTER — —— aa. Ml ax. 55 12u_ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 13,1986 — Page 13 Money may run out, before the snow does... By Tim Smith and Associated Press State and county road officials financially strapped by winter’s early start have their fingers crossed for mild weather this month to help keep snowplowing and ice control cost within budget. Following last weeks dump of six inches of snow in Barry County, however, area road officials are not looking to a bright future. Shortages of money, salt and man hours have crippled the efficiency of the Hastings areas road clearing crews. "We went into the winter with a fair problem, and it has only gotten worse," Jack Varney, road superintendent of Barry County Road Commission said. “We are short of materials, and we don’t have enough money for any overtime work for our crews," Varney said. So far this winter Barry County has recieved at least $40,000 less than was origninally expected. "The state has sent us our two checks for operations, both were supposed to be more than last year, but both have been less — about $20,000 less each,” Varney sa.'d. Meanwhile a new ban on using oil—field brine, or salty water, to cut ice has sent costs soaring for about 40 Michigan Counties forced to switch to salt. Barry uses a mixture of salt and sand to cut the ice, and in doing so it uses much less saltthan other counties, but it still expects to come up short. Car-pedestrian accident injures Hastings woman A 30-year-old Hastings woman suf­ fered multiple injuries early Friday evening when she was struck by a car on River Road near Hastings. Marie Hoogewind, 30, of C-81 Sundago Park, was listed in fair condition at Blodgett Hospital Monday with “multiple trauma Injuries’', according to a hospital spokesman. Hoogewind was struck by an automobile being driven by Edward L. Golnek, 58, of C-83 Sundago Park. The accident occurred one-half mile east of Charitem Park Road, according to Barry Coimty Sheriffs deputies. Deputies said the Golnek vehicle was eastbound on River Road at 7:30 p.m. when it struck Hoogewind, "who was walking in the eastbound lane." Mrs. Helen Golnek, wife of the driver, said that Hoogewind was helping to push a pickup truck up a hill on River Road just before the accident occurred. Golnek was coming home from work in Battle Creek, Mrs. Golnek said later. "He was going down the hill and Marie and I don’t know how many others were pushing the pickup truck up the hill.” “Apparently she was done and was walking down the hill," she said. Her husband couldn’t see very well, she said. "It was dark and snowy and he was blinded by the lights of the pickup truck." Hoogewind was taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital and later tran­ sferred to Blodgett, where hospital authorities say her condition, first listed as critical, has now stabilized. The accident is still under In­ vestigation. "I just got a delivery of salt, and I ordered four truck loads, and only got three. It lo*3 like I’m going to have to order froin somewhere else, which will probably cost03 more," Varney said. "We cut our salt with eight parts sand » one part salt, but we still won’t make ‘ through, there is just no way we’ll make it through the winter,” he said. The snowy season hit about a month early in Michigan, and first coated the ground across the state before Thanksgiving. State officials are worried that their winter budget will be exhausted well before the spring thaw. "We’re not even half way through tbe winter and our maintenance division is over budget," Transportation director James Pitt said recently. "During the first third « winter we used two—thirds of our money available for snow and ice removal." The state budgeted $39 million for snow and ice control this winter, and has an extra $7 million contingency fund for tbe 81 counties and 154 cities which help maintain state highways as well as their own roads. Unless it never snows or blows again this 7«ter, well probably use all our budget plus contingency funds," Pitz said. “erry County looks even bleaker, as ■rney reports that the county road com««ion is being held together on a "shoe •‘ring”. "We have our second-line trucks, that at you could ca]| garbage jf Qjey break we won’t be able to afford to fix them a we will be with just our mainline trucks •nd then we will be really hurting.” Varney ••id. Cowty road officials haven’t estimated much has been spent by Michigan’s 83 ^®ttes, but the transportation Department the counties shelled out 29 7 million for hJT 11x1 ice coctroJ <» local roads in 1983, “^ latest figures available. 'It started out to be a bad winter, but ^nuary has been a slow month," said "Jrchael Dillenbeck. engineer-manager of «« Manistee County Road Commission. "It’s Parting to balance out to be a typical winThe national weather service says its long frnge forecast predicts a month of average “nperatures and snowfalls. State of Michigan as well as Barry County trucks are responsible for keeping Hastings area roads free of Ice and snow, both departments are running Into budget problems this winter. Read America’s most influential woman ... NOW IN Left hand up, right hand down... Elementary students from Central demonstrate some of the techniques used In Tim Newsted's Physical Techniques In Perceptual Training class. The class teaches the first through third graders to become aware of their bodies. Nashville, Lake Odessa and Middleville gear up for primaries Three incumbents and two challengers are hoping to be elected to three available trustee seats on the Lake Odessa village council in Monday’s primary, while three run unopposed for the seats of village president, village clerk and village treasurer. All candidates for public office^in Lake Odessa this election are Republicans seeking two year terms. Giving up his current trustee position on the council is Dr. Steve Garlinger of 1110 Jordan Lake St, who hopes to take the spot Steve Secor is vacating by not seeking reelection as village president. Should Garlinger be elected, an appointment would have to be made by the coundl to fill his current post as trustee. Incumbent clerk Vera Kauffman of 1010 Washington Blvd, is looking for another two year term, while Suzanne Johnson of 720 Washington Blvd, wants to remain village treasurer. Incumbent trustees Alien Swill, who lives at 1122 Lakeview Dr., Ross Thomas o< 766 Fourth Ave., and Pal Hickey of 1626 Fourth Ave are in the race to stay on the council, while challengers Robert Huyck of 621 Lakeview Dr. and Joel Pepper of 742 Fifth Ave. look for their first elections. In Nashville. Republicans Pamela Godbey of 618 Washington St. and Cynthia Doolittle of 212 Middle St. are facing off for village clerk in Monday's primary, while six vie tor three available council trustee positions AU are Republicans hoping to clinch Je three two year terms. Incumbent Carl Tobias of 260 Fuller St in Nashville is in the race to retain his trustee post, as is Marsha Ainslie. who was recently appointed tofill • £5*"^ when George Frith resigned. Ainshe lives at "Newcomers to the race are s“2an™ Kipnutske of 209 E. Washington, Donald Williams of 325 Maple St.. E. Francis and Frank A. Purchis of 206 S. “unopposed in -he Neville election is president^ John Hughes, treasurer Lois Elliston and assessor Justin Cooley. Middleville’s primary will decide which of two Democratic candidates for village president win advance to the March 10 general election. Democratic incumbent Valerie Owens is being challenged by Democrat Duane Thatcher. Also in the race for president is Republican Floyd Bray, a current council trustee. For three four year trustee posts, four Republicans are facing off in the primary: Terry Filcek, Margaret Loew, Delbert Riley and William Hardy. Lon Myers and Lyle Ergang are facing off for one available twoyear trustee post. Incumbent clerk Cheryl Hooper is running unopposed as is treasurer Gary E. Rounds. Voters cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at each of the voting places : in Lake Odessa at the Page Memorial Building, in Nashville at the Community Center and in Middleville at the Middleville Village Hall Construction, cont That complex added a great deal to 1984 figures. Still, figures this year are less in all categories except signs. Eighteen accessory buildings — garages, etc. — were built last year compared to nine this year. Six swimming pools were constructed in 1984 compared to one in 1985. No demolitions were reported in 1984, compared to 11 in 1985. Hunciag! said there was no real reason for the increase in 1985. Seven homes and four garages were demolished. Only two of the seven homes were condemned and ordered removed by the city, he said. The other five were demolished by private owners who either did not want to spend money refurbishing them or were removing the homes to make way for parking or new structures. 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Hastings Director of Public Services Michael Klovanich ha< permission from the mayor and city coundl to "cross his bridge, when he comes to it.” The bridge the city officials have in mind is a M-year-old bridge that ia one of the few remaining multi-span truss bridges in tfchigan and could wind up in Hastings’ Tyden Park. The bridge currently spans the Thornapple River on McCann road in Irving Township but is scheduled for removal by Barry County. ' The county has a federal grant to build a new bridge and is planning to remove the old one. The Hastings City Council Monday voted to lock into the possible acquisition of the bridge. It authorized public service director Michael Klovanich to discuss the matter with the county road commission. The city would place the bridge on the Thomapple River across from its new wellhouse The bridge would provide access to a large park area recently purchased by the dty north of the river. While there is no development on that land currently, Klovanich says there are sewer and water hook-ups and the area could be developed in several ways, including having a River Walk. The problem with such an acquisition, he said, would be whether the dty could afford to purchase the bridge and then pay to move it from Irving to Tyden Park and install it. It’s possible that the county could give the bridge to the city if the city can move it to the park, he said. But there are no funds in the budget to cover such a project. Klovanich said if funds could be found, it would be a "nice thing" for the city park and would save the city from eventually having to construct a new bridge in the park. Building a new bridge could cost upwards of $60,000, he said. Klovanichsaid moving the bridge wouldn't be that difficult. The city could probably take it apart at its center and move it in two pieces, he said. But the river bank in Tyden Park is higher on the north side, he said, and the bridge might require at least one ramp leading up to it on the south side. The bridge is eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, Donald Wolf, assistant engineer at the Barry County Road Commission, said. It was constructed in 1892 by Samuel Ramsey & Co. of Portland. It is a one-lane bridge, 14 feet across and 124 feet long. The trouble with keeping the bridge at its present location is multi-fold, Wolf said. It has a weight limit of only three tons, he said — not enough for heavy vehicles to cross. Worldwide oil glut spells good news at pump; prices dropping by Robert J. Johnston and Associated Press Your dollar gets you more at J-Ad Graphics, inc. Perhaps it’s been a while since you compared your prin­ ting costs and services. 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Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 • Phone 616/945*9554 Gasoline prices have slipped below $1 per gallon at several stations in Michigan, and a spokesman for a retailers’ group sees no immediate end in sight. “Certainly the downward retail prices haven’t stopped yet,’’ said Dennis Pellicci, associate executive director of the Service Station Dealers Association of Michigan, Inc. “It's dropping quite rapidly in response to lower crude oil prices,” Pellicci said, last week, the day that crude oil prices dropped below $18 per ban*’! for the first time in a decade. "We're not sure how much lower it’s going to go.” Daryl Cappon, secretary-treasurer of Cappon Oil Co. in Hastings, said that their prices on regular gasoline are ranging from 99.9 cents per gallon to $1,069 at the firm’s seven stations in this area. Cappon said that he has seen wholesale prices four to five cents lower than they are paying from Shell at some independent wholesalers. “That’s a good indication that the price is going to continue to come down,” he said. He said that an oil industry newsletter predicted a wholesale "rack” price decline of at least another six cents. Cappon cautioned that gasoline retailers are being conservative in the price reduc­ tions to consumers, however, because "some of the marketers are trying to recoup some of the losses (from other business costs)." As an example, he said his company's liability insurance increased 110 percent this year, an increase which will eventually have to be made up at the pump. Pellicci, the dealers association, spokesman, also cautioned that motorists shouldn’t expect to see gasoline prices fall below $1 per gallon across the board throughout Michigan. "It’s a mess right now," he said. “The public is confused because they hear the reports (of plunging crude prices) and they expect the (retail) price to come down ac­ cordingly. Not everyone is dropping their prices as low as others.” . Pellicci said further price cuts might not result strictly from lower crude prices. "When it gets near $1 (per gallon) you’ll see some marketers going ahead and take the plunge (below $1 per gallon) for the psychological effect," he said. But that plunge was taken weeks ago by some dealers in Canton Township in western Wayne County and Escanaba in the Upper Peninsula. Self-serve regular gasoline has held steady at 98.9 cents per gallon for about six weeks at a Clark station in Canton Township, a clerk who delined identification said. Self-serve unleaded was selling for $1,099 per gallon and prices of those grades of gasoline were being matched by at least four other stations along a two-mile stretch of Michigan 153, the clerk said. Unleaded—regular gasoline will range from $1,099 to $1,112 at Cappon's stations on Thursday. Self-serve regular and unleaded were selling for $1,079 and $1,169 cents per gallon respectively farther east at a Shell Oil Co. station at Garden City, but a clerk there said he expected those prices to fall eventually. “It’s going to drop,” Fred Morgan said. "It’s going to take Shell a little longer because they don’t buy from the Saudis." Saudi Arabia and several other members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries were seeking; to boost production and intensify the crude oil glut at the expense of prices in a bit to force non-OPEC producers to curb production, the Kuwait News Agency reported last week. Self-serve regular gasoline dropped to 99.9 cents per gallon Monday at a Clark station in Escanaba, said an attendant who declined identification. Two competing stations had cut self-serve regular to 98.9 cents per gallon within recent days, she said. “I think it’s going to be better prices all the way around," the attendant said. "We were told we’d be down to 90 cents a gallon for regular within a month..and not go higher than 95 cents by summer." Self-serve regular gasoline fell below $1 per gallon in late December at some Michigan stations for the first time since March 20, 1985 according to surveys by the Automobile Club of Michigan. Self-serve regular sold at 100 Detroit-area stations surveyed periodically by the auto club last averaged less than $1 per gallon on Oct. 3, 1979, club spokesman Bob Vergiels said. The latest auto club survey of the 100 Detroit-area stations and 300 stations along major travel routes outstate showed self­ serve regular averaging $1,114 and $1,144 cents per gallon respectively, spokesman Jerry Cheske said. But he said prices at stations not covered in the survey, primarily located away from major highways often were several cents lower. School buses, farm equipment, fire trucks and commercial trucks cannot use the bridge. It is only one of two bridges crossing the river in an 11 miles area between Hastings and Middleville, and is used extensively be Irving residents to travel north from Irving. The bridge is not in very good shape structurally right now and "continues to deteriorate", Wolf said. "Soon you won't be able to take a car across it." The county wants to replace the bridge rather than repair it so that it can have a twolane bridge instead of a one-lane bridge and because it would still have a weight limit prohibiting heavy vehicles. The county is in the process of having an environmental assessment of the bridge to determine its historical significance, he said. When that assessment, required by the federal government for its funding, is complete, Wolf said, the county will be ready to take bids on construction of the new bridge. Wolf said the road commission was hoping to have a new bridge in place last fall, but the historical review of the bridge has held the project up. Wolf said he wasn’t sure if an offer by the city to take the bridge off the county’s hands would speed the assessment up, and wasn’t sure what the purchase price, if any, would be. Dowling murder investigation ‘progressing’ The investigation into the January 24 slaying of 32-year-old Dowling resident Ricky A. Goddard is “progressing quite well," Detective Sgt. Kenneth DeMott of the Barry County Sheriffs Department said Wednesday. DeMott said that he and Detective Sgt. Robert Golm of the Michigan State Police, Wayland post, are "still working on it, in­ terviewing people, acquaintances...” DeMott said Golm has not been assigned the case fulltime but has been assisting him in the investigation since it began. DeMott said the Sheriffs Department asked for assistance from the state police in another recent case, the Cedar Creek Road shooting that resulted in a trailer explosion that Injured eight people. DeMott had been investigating that in­ cident until the murder occurred. Two state police detectives from the Paw Paw post have been assigned to the explosion case, he said. Police have some suspects in the latter case, he said, and are searching for evidence. Court ruling, cont. "The ruling by the Supreme Court should encourage competition, therefore, resulting in lower product prices for consumers without increased consumption,” he said. Paul Fershee Jr., president of the Michigan Food Dealers Association, also lauded the ruling. "We're always pleased to have retailers have the opportunity to market their goods in the most open fashion possible,” he said. But he conceded: "There is some concern on the part of smaller operators that the larger stores will have an advantage.” Birth Announcements: It’s A Girl Steven and Tammy Allerding of Freeport, Feb. 2, 7 lbs. 10 ozs., 11:11 a.m. It's A Boy Dennis and Dianna Conklin of Nashville, Feb. 12 at 4:39 a.m., 9 lbs. 14 ozs. It's A Boy Kelly and Keith Jones of Vermontville, Feb. 12 at 8:17 a.m., 7 lbs. 5 ozs. Shrine Circus coming to Battle Creek An exciting array of trapeze, high wire, aerolists and acrobats from all over the world will perform at the Shrine Circus on Saturday, Feb. 22 and Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Kellogg Center Arena. Tickets at $7.50 (adult reserved) $5 (child reserved) and $4.50 (general admission) are on sale now at the Kellogg Center Arena Box Office and all ticket locations, including Boomtown Sound in Hastings. What happens when you take two of the greatest families in the 120 year history of the flying return trapeze and unite them? The result is the sensational and rarely seen double-wide aerial production featured in the 1986 Shrine Circus. From Mexico come the Flying Gaonas, considered to be Mexico’s First Family of the Air. Columbia’s Cortez Family has performed the flying trapeze for more than forty years. United, for the first time anywhere, these two families present one of the traditional circle features with a uniqueness of originality, while maintaining the style and elegance that earned them the title of "Aristocrats of the Air.” The spectacular three-ring circus will also feature animal acts, including Baby African Elephants - considered to be one of the most difficult animals to train, along with leopards and black-maned lions also from Africa, a chimpanzee act and canine review from Ireland and Australia, and Dachshunds from the United States. Adding to the ex­ citement will be the world’s fastest juggler, -towns and much more. Tickets may also be charged to Master- The elephants are just one of the animal acts coming to the area. Card and Visa by calling (616 ) 963-8080. WWMT Channel 3 and Felpausch Stores are sponsoring the opening day performance on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m. Admission is Half Price with discount coupons available at al) Felpausch locations. Group discounts are available by calling (616 ) 963-4800 or <616 ) 963-8080. n?^U"i,’",°™"ncM Sa,ur'tay. Feb 22 »S "p.mP m and’P m s^y. Feb. 22.1 Groups save $2.50 per ticket! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-02-20.pdf f18c35a7d76465e9f7707faf6d83098d PDF Text Text Saxons top Delton, 73-68 Page 8 Tylenol pulled at local stores Teachers turn students for day Page 3 Page 10 ~ The Devoted to the Interests ot Barry County Since 1856 Hastings j VOLUME 131 —NO. 8 Thursday. February 20, isee Michigan Secretary of State Richard H. Austin -wfll be the keynote speaker for the annual Truman-Johnson Banquet of the Barry County Democratic Party. The dinner will be held at the Hastings Moose Lodge, 188 N. Michigan Ave., on Saturday, Mar 8 beginning at 7 p.m. Social hour begins at 6:80 p.m. Austin was elected secretary of state in 1870 and subsequently reelected three times. In his position he heads a department with over 2,000 employees and 180 branch orfficea. His accomplishments since taking office include purchase of license plates by mail, voter registration In branch offices, staggered vehicle registration by birthday, driver license renewal every four years instead of three, driver license renewal by mail, driver improvement programs focusing on the young driver, and early Identification and referral treatment ter alcohol and drug abusers. In 1982 Austin received the highest number of votes of any official seeking state office For ticket information contact Regina A. Stein, 504 Johnson, Mid­ dleville. Tickets are $7 M per person. A grievance filed by the Hastings Bus Drivers Association was denied Monday night at the Hastings School Board meeting. The grievance, filed by the bus driven association on behalf of the kindergarten bus drivers, asked the board to pay a full days wages for eight half days the drivers work throughout the year. The boards transportation committee recommended that the rwjuest bo denied, and the board voted unanimously that the request be denied. “We have never paid the kin­ dergarten drivers a full days pay for the half days, but the drivers felt there was some confusion in the contract wording," Schoessel said. Although Donna Sinclair, representing the driven, was at the meeting she declined to comment on thedecsion, saying "We said all we had to say to the board at the committee meeting.” Other officials of the bus driven association were unavailable for comment. Local GOP leaders attending dinner Barry C<wty GOP Imden Audrey Bwdck, Wendell Strickland. Terry Geifer, and Harry Adr owile will attend the Michigan Republlcana statewide Lincoln Day Dimer on Feh. a at the Kalamnoo Center and the etalewide eonrenttaa on Ftd>. 32 at Western Michigan University Firmer United Notions Ambassador deone Kirkpririck will be the featured speaker at the Lincoln dinner Kirk­ patrick, who left her post aa U N. Ambaaaador last April after eerring far years, u a senior feUow at the American Enterpriae Inatltute for PMtUc Policy Research In Washington Former Secretary at State and White Hooe Chief of Staff Alexander Haig Will be the featured speaker at the Michigan Republicans' atatewide tanvenUto Haig is currently preaident •f Worldwide Associates. Inc. a conadting firm tor political, economic and “rarity issues. I Wife and co-workers are charged in Dowling murder Austin to speak at Democratic dinner School bus drivers file grievance PRICE 25c Battle Creek resident Richard S. Eckstein, 29, shown here being escorted from court by Sheriff's Deputy Frank Misak, is accused of conspiring with the wife of murder victim Ricky Goddard and another co-worker at Kellogg’s to kill Goddard and collect his Insurance money. by Mary Warner The wife of murdered Dowling resident Rkky Goddard and two of her co-workers at Kellogg Company in Battle Creek have been charged with Goddard's murder, the ap­ parent motive being to collect on Goddard’s insurance policy. Sharon R. Goddard, 33, of 9865 S. Gurd Rd., Dowling, Norman H. Woodmansee, 47, of MM Bird Road, Dowling, and Richard S. Eckstein, 29, of 69 Sunnyside Drive, Battle Creek, were arraigned Wednesday in Barry Cotuty District Court on charges of premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Charges state that the three had been conspiring to commit the murder since last July. Goddard was murdered January 25. Goddard died of one shotgun wound to the head. Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott of the Barry County Sheriffs Department in­ dicated that one of the two men was responsible for actually firing the shot that killed Goddard. DeMott said warrants were issued for the three suspects last Saturday after he received new information on the case. He .afciH “we received information that the three 5f them had conspired." "*t*m going to assume it’s for insurance purposes," hesaid about the murder motive. All three are being held without bond in Barry County Jail awaiting preliminary exam March 3. DeMott said he has witnesses who will testify at the exam that the three conspired to kill Goddard. Sheriff’s Sgt. Richard Barnum (left) and Deputy Frank Misak escort murder suspect Norman H. Woodmansee from the basement courtroom at 56th District Court in Hastings. He said that he and Detective Sgt. Robert Golm of the Michigan State Police had been investigating several possibilities besides robbery after Goddard was killed, even though the murder scene had "the ap­ pearance of a robbery." Last Saturday in­ formation " all kinda came together." State police from Wayland and Hastings arrested the last suspect late Tuesday af­ ternoon, he said. All three suspects worked at Kellogg’s up until the time of their arrest, but Kellogg’s spokesmen were unable to give information Firm hired to consult in Pact refused, strikers stay on picket lines school building study by Steve Vedder . Pickets in front of the E.W. Bliss Company on Tuesday said members of their UAW Local 414 Union have made enough wage and benefit concessions over the last three years by 71m Smith An architectual consulting firm out of Grand Rapidk has been hired by the Hastings School Board for $7,500 to assist the newly formed building and sites committee in assessing the needs of the district. Daverman and Associates, Inc, an Ar­ chitectual firm in Grand Rapids was hired Monday night at Hasting board meeting to assist in determining building costs and needs in the school districts buildings. Even though Daverman was the highest bidder of three consulting firms that turned in estimates of costs to the district, with a $7,500 price tag, officials believe they are getting the best for the money spent. "Although Daverman was $1,500 to $2,500 higher than the other two bidders, we believe Daverman was the wisest choice for the money," Superintendent Carl Schoessel said at Monday's meeting. Al Francik, the director of operations at the Hastings District, who interviewed all three firms and studied the bids, said Daverman '*as chosen because it offered more strvicis. "Daverman had a lot more extensive kinds of services. They offered services we were unable to obtain at other firms. In the meetings I had with the firms they (Daverman) presented the most impressive, most complete proposal." Francik said. The other two firms. MJK Architects, Engineers and Planners and Warren Holmes of The Kenneth-Black Company, both from Lansing bid $5,000 and $6,000 respectively. Schoessel said at Monday's meeting that the Warren Holmes firm offered to do the initial work for free but the school district would have had to guarantee that any arcbetectual work done for approved repairs would go through that firm. “Warren Holmes said we would have to guarantee the work to them, and we rejected that for the simple reason that we didn't want to tie us to one firm. If we did that we would lose the ability to send out for bids." Schoessel said. Schoessel also defended the awarding of the contract to the highest bidder, because o( the amount of money the school district has invested. ••Certainly $7,500 is a lot of money. But we are talking of a firm that is looking at $35 million worth of buildings, and possibly $2 million in building costs and repairs. 1 m of the opinion that it will be money well spent, hCRjdlrd Shaw, an ex-board member. and plan to remain on strike indefinitely. Last Friday the union rejected the latest contract offer by the E.W. Bliss Co., prolonging the 170-day strike which started Sept. 3. No new talks between the two parties *- kVa are talking of a firm that Is looking it $35 million worth ot build­ ings and possibly $2 million In building costs and repairs.” Superintendent Schoessel appointed last month by the board to head the citizens advisory building-and-sites committee, did not attend the meeting, but the board did report that the citizens com­ mittee has been formed, and an intital meeting of the committee had taken place. “It is my understanding that 19 people were in attendance at the original meeting. Members from staff, administration, committees and board members were present," Schoessel said. Francik said that 29 people were invited to sit on the citizens committee, on 19 of those were at the first meeting. Those invited were comprised of the 1982 K-12 study committee, and those who expressed an interest from the community. In fact, Francik said the committee has been busy since its first meeting. Last Saturday morning the committee met and toured several school buildings, and then met again Tuesday night to tour several other buildings. The Daverman firm did not attend either of the tours with the committee. “I am meeting with them on Friday to discuss the procedure we will use. But in their proposal it was agreed that when we decide what we want done, they will meet with us. walk through and inspect and confirm the scope of repairs, input into things we might not have seen and for each problem provide a solution and when possible alternate solutions,” Fancik said. He said the group would also be respon­ sible for providing cost estimates. "We have an idea of rough costs; some we have a fairly good handle on and others are just guesses. Daverman will tell us what we should expect when we send out far bids,” he said. At Monday’s board meeting Schoessel said no time limit was put on Daverman’s con­ tract but that it was understood time was of the essence and he hoped all things would be completed by April. "They are ready to put a team on this right away, and we want to get into it so we can put the reapirs in our budget and even start them during the summer months,” Schoessel said. Officials at Daverman were unavailable for comment. The strike at EW Bliss in Hastings has now reached 170 days with no new talkTbe no schXred Pictured are Darold Cheeseman (left) and Larry Shellenbarger as they picket outside the company s mam gate. have been scheduled. One of the picketers outside the back gate at Bliss. Larry Shellenbarger, claimed the union, despite some members crossing the picket lines earlier this week, remains steadfast in remaining on strike. "What is the financial condition of the company? Have we ever heard?" asked Shellenbarger, who has worked at Bliss since 1965. "We have taken concessions three contracts in a row and the employees have decided they won t take any more." Shellenbarger said the union believes, for example, a cost-of-living increase is par­ ticularly important. “You have to have something in the con­ tract that keeps up with inflation,” he said. Another striking member of the union, Darold Cheeseman, who has worked at Bliss since 1972, said the company is trying to force the union to give back some of what its earned in increases over the years. "They want to take away too much," said Cheeseman. "They’re trying to lake away fringe years at the time of the contract.” The contract offer, which was turned down by workers by a m-1 margin last Friday, was the first made by management since the strike began on Sept. 3. William Corrigan, Local 414 president, called the company’s latest offer "concessionary." "They (Bliss) wanted back $4.50 in fringe and salary benefits.’’ said Corrigan. "They're trying to take away the retirees insurance benefits and most of our vacation — at least 50 percent and that's on the small side. "What we do now is sit and wa ". and see what the company wants to do." Corrigan said the company made its proposal a week ago. The union then made a counter-proposal last Wednesday, which Bliss turned down. Bliss’ original proposal was then voted down last Friday. Hank Meyer, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Bliss, had no comment on the negotiations. Meyer said the federal mediator involved in the strike, Robert Jackson, suggested the case not be debated in the media. “It's business as usual," said Meyer on Tuesday. "We'll continue on as we've been going. ’ The average wage paid before the last contract went into effect in Dec. of 1982 was $933 per hour, which dropped to $9.03 after employees made a 50 cent per hour con­ cession That contract gave a three percent increase in its second and third years plur reinstituted a cost-of-living allowance (COLA) in the third year, capped at 40 cents. During the strike, the UAW members are eligible for a $100 per week strike benefit from the UAW International. �Page 2— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 20,1986 Evenings worst for fires, report indicates Barry residents should take extra precautions against fire in the evening hours, a Hastings Fire Department report in­ dicates. The department's annual report says that in 1985 more house fires were reported between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. than at any other time of the day. Fire Chief Roger Caris says his depart­ ment's figures correlate with figures com­ piled by the state which pinpoint 8 to 10 p.m. as the most dangerous hours for fires. Caris said that state figures indicate that evening hours are not when most fatalities from fires occur, however. More people are killed between the hours of midnight and 4 p.m. according to state figures. Caris said that is for the simple reason that they are sleeping and the fire is not discovered in time for occupants to escape. More people are killed in April than any other month, Caris said, but the winter months present a hazard for people with a fireplace. “Five out of the six structural fires in the last quarter (October, November and December) have started with dirty chim­ neys,” Caris said. Barry residents should take particular care to practice fire prevention In the kit­ chen, Caris said. More fires start there then any other area of a home, state figures in­ dicate. The Hastings department made a total of 215 runs in 1985, the annual report states. Rural calls accounted for 126 runs and city runs totaled 89. Statistics showed that there were 37 house fires in the department's 135-square-mile coverage area in 1985, and five mobile home fires. There were 22 fires at manufacturing firms, three fires at commercial buildings, two barn fires and 24 vehicle fires. Thirtytwo runs were made for grass fires. The city's second ward — northwest Hastings — won honors as having the largest number of fire calls in 1985. Caris could not pinpoint any particular reason for that statistic. The city made more fire runs to Rutland Township than any of the other four town­ ships it covers. Caris said that is partly because the department only makes runs for a portion of Carlton and Irving townships, and “there's just more traffic in that area. Yankee Springs Recreation Area is part of the reason. And there are a lot of grass fires in that area." Hastings Township was next highest with 29 calls. Baltimore Township had 22, Carlton 12 and Irving seven. South Jefferson Street Rews EVENTS 1. The Hastings High School Music Department will present -The Music Man” next weekend (Feb. 28, 29 and March 1) at Central Auditorium. Play “76 Trombones" on your trombone at Bosley's any day between now and March 1 and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate and a ticket to the musical. (20 maximum.) 2. Square Dance Weekend - Feb. 21-22. Do a square dance on South Jefferson this week and we will give you a $5.00 gift certificate. 3. Barry County Red Cross will collect blood this Frldcy (Feb. 21) at St. Am­ brose In Delton from noon until 6 p.m. Stop at Bosley's after you give and collect a free Snickers bar from us. 4. Honus Wagner's Birthday - Feb. 24. Show us a Honus Wagner baseball card this week and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. 5. National Cherry Month - February Bring us enough of your best cherry dessert to feed six (pie, tarts, whatever and we will give you a $5.00 gift certi­ ficate. The one Mike likes best gets another $5.00 gift certificate. 6. American Heart Month - February Stop at Bosley's this month and pick up your free copy of our cardiovascular risk test and Information on reducing the risk ot Heart Attack. 7. Potato Lovers Month - February. Washington Monument Anniversary Feb. 21. Carve a replica of the Wash­ ington Monument out of a potato and bring It to Bosley's this week for a $2.00 gift certificate. 8. American Blritebelnor - Feb. 22. 9. Eagles Weekend-Feb. 21-22. 10. James Russell Lowell's Birthday ■ Feb­ ruary 22. '--------------------------------------------------------------------------- > AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky is celebrating George Washington's Birthday (i-eb. 22) by having a sale this week We re not sure If the Buck can throw a dollar farther than George did, but your dollar sure goes farther when you spend it on the weekly specials In Bucky’s Reminder ad. 2. Time is running out on our 1* Enlarge­ ment Special. You have until February 28 to take advantage of this yearly event. Stop in for details. 3. The very excited winner of our Valentine Sweetheart Drawing was Phyllis Anderson of Hastings. Congratulations! 4. Our Home Health Care Department features exercise bikes, rowing ma­ chines and pedlar exercisers to help you reduce your risk of heart attack. 5. Our Vitamin Department has Duo Kaps (our most popular vitamin formula) and Calcium with D on sale this week. See Bucky’s ad for details. 6. Remember you may check your blood pressure free at Bosley's anytime. 7. Park in the free lot behind Bosley's or Park Free on South Jefferson Street (get a meter token at Bosley's) and shop Downtown Hastings. Legal Notice NOTICE OF PUBUC HEAJHNG ON PROPOSED ZOMMG AMENDMENT A-SG-2 COUNTY OF BARRY Nolic* la hereby given that the Barry County Plonning/Zoning Commltiion will conduct a public hearing on February 24. 1986 at 7:30 P.M. in the County Commissioner's Room. County Annex Building, 117 South Brood way. Hostings. Michigan. The lol lowing Proposed Amendments to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, os amended, will be considered ARTICLE IV Sect!— 4.19 - Sign (Amending B.andH.-l.) B. The surface area of a busi­ ness sign shall not exceed thir­ ty-two (32) sauare I—1. ADD except businesses meeting cri­ teria under H. • see below. H. Gasoline service stations, garages (private and public) auto sales lots, restaurants, in­ cluding drive-in. grocery/retail stores, professional oHices in­ cluding d Inlet (dental and medi­ cal) may display in addition to one (1) business sign, the follow­ ing signs: 1. One(l) freestanding, pylon, or combinations of signs adver­ tising the name of the station or garage and/or principal pro­ ducts sold on the premises, in­ cluding any special company or brand names, insignia or em­ blem: provided, however, that each such sign shall not be hung doser than five (5) feet to the str—t right-of-way and not less than ten (10) feet above the ground. (Signs on State High­ ways must also be approved by the State of Michigan.) Seethe 4JI - Aa—r, (Amending E.) E No detached accessory build­ ing shall project into any front yard. Except: I. accessory buildings con­ structed upon lots having water frontage shall be set back ot least 20 feet from the street or rood right-of-way line. b. accessory and/or farm buildings constructed in on A or AR zone may be set bock 50 feet from a county rood right­ of-way and 75 feet from the State Highway riyht-of-way line. Two Hastings men jailed for sexual assault conviction Two area men received sentences for second degree criminal sexual assault and another pled guilty to that offense in Barry County Circuit Court Friday. Pleading guilty to engaging in sexual After chase, man arrested for attempted murder A Hastings man led police on a wild chase through swamps and woods last Wednesday before being arrested and charged with attempted murder. Douglas D. Warner, 25, of Henry Road, was arraigned Friday in Barry County District Court on charges of assault with intent to commit murder and felonious assault. Charges allege that Warner got in an argument with his younger brother Louis, 23, Wednesday afternoon and fired shots at Louis. Warner then ran from his father's Henry Road residence, where the argument oc­ curred, and disappeared into a neighboring swamp, charges state. State police gave chase with police cars and on foot with a tracking dog until Warner was discovered hours later huddled in a barn outside the Warner home, LL Richard Zimmerman of the Hastings State Police Team said. Warner was arrested without incident, Zimmerman said. “He was pretty cold," he said. Zimmerman said police got a call at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday reporting a “man with a gun". “It started with a fight between Douglas Warner and one of his brothers,” Zim­ merman said. He said the younger brother Louis and Douglas were arguing outside the Henry Road residence where they live with their father David. The fight “escalated to the point where d. Junk yards, salvage yards, public dumps, sanitary landfills, and transfer stations with greater than ten cubic yards capacity placed upon permanent slabs, provided that all applicable regu­ lations of the State of Michigan are complied with. (Except as regulated in Section 6.17 D.) Junk yards, salvage yards, public dumps and sanitary landfills shall hove on eight foot fence erected, surrounding the perimeter of the property, prior to operating the business. e. Permanent sawmill opera­ tions. (Except portable sawmills operation for no longer than 30 days in a sixty day period at any given location. Except os regulated In Section 6.17 D.) (Amending B. 5. (d & e.) d. Junk yards, salvage yards, public dumps, sanitary landfills. From 1-1 toC-1 Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amendment either verbally or in writing will be given the op­ portunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place The amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection ot the Barry County Planning Office. 117 South Broodway. Hos­ tings. Michigan between the hours of 8.00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Please phone H.F. BottcLer. Interm Dir­ ector ot 948-4830 for further information. Norvol E. Thaler Barry County Clerk (2-20) Douglas went into the house and got a shotgun," Zimmerman reported. ••The father then apparently realized that (Douglas) was getting a shotgun and he tried to intercede between the boys. ••The suspect was still inside the house. The father was standing in the mud room with Louis. The father was trying to talk Douglas into putting down the gun. The father heard (Douglas) cock the hammer on the weapon. The father then told Louis to get out of there. Louis went one way. The father ducked the other way and the suspect shot the screen door. •‘The shot went through the screen door and struck a truck parked in front of the nouse.” Zimmerman said that at that point someone called the police. “The suspect found out the police were called and ran off into a swamp." That was around 5 p.m., Zimmerman said. When police arrived — four troopers and Zimmerman — they began a search of the area that included canvasing nearby roads and tracking with a dog through the nearby swamp. ' At 8 p.m., Zimmerman said, he called off the search because it was too dark. "Later that evening — at 11-11:30 p.m. — the troopers went back out to the house and found (Douglas) in a barn on the father’s property.” He was arrested and transported to Barry County Jail, where he awaits preliminary exam February 24. Bond was set at 822,000. Benedict. 28, of 643 Wall Lake Road, Hastings, and David L. Parish, 35. of 1218 Oak St., Johnstown Township, (see related story for Parish sentencing on page 9). In handing out the Benedict and Parish sentences. Judge Richard M. Shuster said he felt it in the best interests of the victims that the men not go to prison. Both men could have received from 10 to 15 years in prison. "We have attempted to abide by intelligent advice given to us on the basis it would be best for the victim and best for society,” Shuster said during Benedict's sentencing. Benedict pled guilty January 17 to engaging in sexual contact with a nine-yearold girl last July. "What we are doing is not because we are wishing to show leniency or for the sake of helping the offender," Shuster said. "That might be the byproduct or result," he said, but he was passing his sentence so that "the victim and society might best be served.” Shuster told the court that “I don't think there is any kind of criminal case more troubling than cases involving sex crimes." "No one has the right in the exercise of their sexuality to do harm to others," he said. "Any court in a sentence of this kind has to overcome internal anger. Sometimes what I've done is I’ve adjourned because the court’s thinking is clouded by anger. “There's a part of me that wants to send Mr. Benedict to prison for the maximum — 10 to 15 years. That part is perhaps more emotional and more a reaction. It may yet be that Mr. Benedict winds up there. "While we are going to put him in jail, if he in any way reverts to any improper sexual conduct he can be assured he will go to prison." Shuster cited several reasons for the jail sentence. He said the prosecutor’s office recommended that the court follow the pre- "The murder and subsequent arrests have shocked friends of Goddard." Candy Foster School. Her family, the Leroy Despins of Fine Lake, have lived in the area for a number of years, according to a friend of the Despin family who did not wish to be iden­ tified. She is one of six children, with one brother and five sisters, one of whom is deceased. The family friend said that "I feel terrible for the rest of her family. It’s just a terrible thing. It's been like a nightmare.” Mrs. Despins said after Goddard's murder that Sharon is pregnant and due to have a baby in August. The marriage to Ricky was her second. Ricky had also been married before. An attorney representing Eckstein at his arraignment, Daniel E. Brophy of Battle Creek, told the court that Eckstein was "a family man with two children, a mother and sisters" and had no prior police record ex­ cept a drunk driving conviction. Brophy was at the arraignment “only for the purposes of speaking to the bond”, he said, and has not been retained as Eckstein's attorney. District Court Judge Gary R. Holman denied bond, saying that “because of the nature of the offense and the potential for incarceration should you be convicted, bond is denied until the preliminary exam.” Goddard and Woodmansee appeared without attorneys and indicated the}1 would retain their own. Both were also denied bond. The amount of Goddard’s insurance policy is not known. DeMott said he thought God­ dard was insured through Federal Home Life Insurance Company in Battle Creek, but officials there could not confirm or deny whether Goddard’s policy was with them or when it was taken out. Foster and Trantham said the murder victim was “a very nice guy — first class." At the time of his murder, he was building a log home on property adjacent to his Gurd Road home. He had just started his own business selling auto glass. He was 32 years old. Hastings residents who own recreational vehicles will be able to store them in their yards, but cannot use them as living quar­ ters, a new ordinance bang presented to the City Council says. Vehicles no longer than 36 feet or taller than 12 feet that are classified as a camper trailer, travel trailer, truck camper, motor home, boat trailer, horse trailer,or utility trailer are allowed to be stored within city limits, the new ordinance states. Restrictions on outside parking include that the vehicle be stored in a side or rear yard rather than the front yard, and that the vehicle be parked at least two feet away from the owner's lot line. The ordinance states that front yard parking is allowed if there is no access to the back yard and if the vehicle is parked per­ pendicular to the front curb. Vehicles can only be used for temporary living quarters, the ordinance states, not to exceed 72 consecutive hours, and are at no time to be used as permanent quarters. The ordinance is due for approval at the Hastings City Council’s first meeting in March. CorrectionThe address for Betty J. Mayberry, arraigned Feb. 7 on charges of writing checks without a checking account, was listed in last week’s Banner as 302 S. Hanover. The address listed was one given to police when the suspect was arrested, Lt. Richard Zimmerman of the Michigan State Police Hastings Team said. Zimmerman said Mayberry’s last known address is 486 S. Middleville Road, Hastings. The City Council recently approved two ordinances governing fire control measures and fire prevention. Ordinance 196 allows the city to prosecute locally for interference with fire control procedures. That could be someone driving over a fire hose without authorization, someone refusing to leave the scene of a fire after being requested to do so by a fireman, or someone failing to get out of the way of a fire vehicle when it is on its way to an emergency. . Ordinance 197 adopts the national fire prevention code governing storage of trash, junk cars and waste. Violators are subject to up to 90 days in jail and-or a $100 fine, ac­ cording to the ordinance. Thieves steal turkey dinner from auto Someone could be eating Dee Mullett’s turkey dinner right now. Thieves broke into Mullett’s car while it was parked in front of Signs Tire Service early Sunday morning, Hastings police reported, and made off with a 13-pound turkey. Also taken, police said, was a porcelain roasting pan and a box of stuffing mix. Hastings police also report the assault of a Hastings man by two unknown assailants. Brian Lampman of 303 S. Jefferson told police that two men broke into his apartment at 4:21 a.m. Sunday and struck him on the head with a club. Lampman was unable to identify his assailants. Police are investigating. TIME TO SHIFT INTO ANEW Checking Account! ...one that offers more for less. Now, at NBH you can have unlimited checkwriting at no cost when you keep a balance of $300 in your account. Should your account fall below the minimum for any one month, you will be charged only $3.00 for that month. We think you’ll agree; it’s the most attractive checking account to be found anywhere — Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott ~ sentence report prepared by Ute probation department, which recommended jail. "There is often a problem where the victim is close to the offender.'' he said.' The people who work in this area say the victims feel a sense of guilt and responsibility and that should not be compounded by the feeling that (the offender) is going off to prison forever.” Encouraging the lighter sentence was Benedict s attorney. Richard Shaw, who said that this was the first time Benedict had been convicted of an offense of any kind (charges of third degree criminal sexual conduct arising from an incident with a 30-year-old female last September were dropped against Benedict Friday as part of a plea agreement). Shaw said the mother of the victim had requested that the court not send Benedict to prison. He said "the chances of this happening again are minimal" and Benedict has "sought counseling." Benedict was asked to speak in his behalf and said “I’m ashamed of myself." "I'm ashamed of what I’ve done to my wife and my family and the community," he said. “I cannot cl^nge what has happened." “I just thank my family for how they have stood beside me. I appreciate how the law has considered my problem and treated me well." Benedict is not allowed to be in the presence of a female under 18 unless ac­ companied by another responsible adult while he is on probation, and must pay counseling costs of the defendants. A March 14 sentencing date was set for Harrington, who confessed in court Friday to engaging in sexual contact with an eight­ year-old girL . Harrington said he was staying overnight at a relative's house when the offense oc­ curred February 1. He could also be sentenced to upwards of 15 years in prison. City residents can park motor homes in their yards Murder suspects arrested, continued from page 1 on their jobs there. Friends of Goddard said after the arraignment that Mrs. Goddard drove heavy machinery for the company. She worked the night shift. The night of Goddard’s murder, she left for work around 10 p.m., according to police. An eight-yearold daughter, Adrienne, was staying with her grandparents. Mrs. Goddard told police that she found her husband dead after she returned from work the next morning. Some items were taken from the home and police initially labeled the murder a robbery homicide. The murder and subsequent arrest* have shocked friends of Goddard, .Candy Foster, wife of a band member Goddard played with, said Wednesday. “We had no idea,” she and friend Nancy Trantham, also the wife of a band member, said after Wednesday’s arraignment "She (Sharon) sure had us fooled.” The pair said they got to know Sharon after she married Ricky in June of 1984. “She was sociable. She got along with everyone in the band.” Sharon is tall and thin, with reddishauburn hair and "very attractive,” Foster said. She is a 1971 graduate of Gull Lake High Metric! (Amending B. 5. (d. * e.) Sectlee E-13 - “AT', Agriceftwai, aval ReeMOTthi-d RecreethMi contact with an eight-year-old girl was William Harrington. 25, of 2118 S. Bedford Road. Hastings. 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Johnson & Johnson Monday announced that it will no longer sell the drug in capsule form because the company cannot prevent tamperinc blamed for the cyanide poisoning deaths of the woman this month and seven people in 1982. Dennis VerStrat, the manager at Eberhard’s in Hastings, said all types of Tylenol capsules, including Children’s Tylenol, Co-Tylenol and Extra Strength Tylenol were immediately removed from the shelves when word was received about the poisoning. In all, he said nearly 200 boxes of the drug were pulled from the shelves. VerStrat said all the boxes were inspected for the two batch numbers that two cyanide tainted bottles had been found to contain in New York, but none contained either of the numbers. Dr. James T. Harrison, chief medical executive for the state Department of Public Health noted that “stores have taken the product off the shelves and we have advised that people should not use Tylenol capsules. The two 24-capsule bottles found last week to contain the poison came from separate batch numbers — ADF916, expiring in May 1987 and manufactured in Fort Washington, Pa., and AHA090, expiring in April 1987 and manufactured in Puerto Rico. Capsules from each lot number were distributed in Michigan, said Larry Chadzynski, chief of the center for environmental heal’h sciences in the state Public Health Department in Lansing. Capsules from lot ADF916 were shipped to the state in August 1985 and distributed in about six cities, including Detroit, Chadzynski said. More than 19,200 bottles containing the second batch number were shipped in September 1985 to 20 Michigan distributors, including stores in Grand Rapids, Holt, Pontiac, Livonia, Detroit and Ann Arbor, he said. In Michigan though, the sale of Tylenol products will not be banned, a health department official said, but it is recom­ mended that consumers not use any Tylenol products until further notice Some states have banned the sale of Tylenol capsules outright after a second cyanide-tainted bottle of the product ap­ parently killed 23-year-oki New York woman Diane Elsroth Feb. 8. Michigan Health officials, however, limited themselves to a warning similar to one issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Ad­ ministration, telling consumers not to take Tylenol capsules they have already bought and not to buy new ones. "We haven’t come out with a ban because we think the information put out bv the (FDA) is sufficient," Harrison said. VerStrat said consumers who have Tylenol capsules they purchased from Eberhard s can be returned to the store for credit. "If they have our tag on it and they’re afraid to take them, bring them in. They don’t even need a sales slip,” VerStrat said. Other stores in the area are also offering the same service. The capsules in his store will be returned to the Spartan distributor and "juxt be destroyed," VerStrat said. “I don't think we’ll be hurt by it (sales wise) but certainly Tylenol will," said the grocery store manager. Johnson & Johnson Chairman Jim Burke said the company lost 8250 million after the Chicago scare, but has bounced back. "Now we're going to have to start all over again ” he said. "The public knowledge of this incident is almost universal. Ninety-seven percent of the public, in the research that we’ve just completed know that something has hap­ pened to Tylenol," he said. “That’s more people than know the name of the president of the United States.” Burke also said Johnson & Johnson — which owns N^cNeil Consumer Product, the subsidiary that manufactures Tylenol in both capsule and tablet forms — has “no plans to Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL: Words worth reading Rudy Petzold, publisher of the Tuscola County Advertiser in Caro and the new president of the Michigan Press Association, had some comments about our business which we would like to pass on to our readers. His remarks explain some of what we do and why we do it. We hope we live up to his standards "I have a very special challenge and opportunity for service in this community. I may not be considered too important In my community, but I am very important to my community...I chronical and preserve the on-going history of my community — not just the big shots, but the stories of all the everyday folks, too...I focus attention on my area's needs, problems and challenges and arouse people to do something about them...I stand up for the little guy and try to be brave enough to stand up to the big guy if he is a bully . I speak to and for the people of my community and have to be an expert on a million different things. "I don’t always have the answer, but I keep trying...I represent people to government and government to people . Each edition, I preach a sermon from my pulpit — the editorial page — to the biggest congregation hereabouts...I create jobs, progress and a better stan­ dard of living by bringing buyer and seller together with my newspaper’s ads...I work behind the scenes to help solve big and little problems on a personal basis as well as publicly in my newspaper’s columns...I make heros out of the good people in my community that Eberhard's Food Store In Hastings was one of many merchants of Tylenol nationwide and In the county that removed the suspect capsules from their shelves. Nearly 200 boxes of Tylenol capsules were pulled from the market at Eberhard's, as Clerk-cashier Jim Henney demonstrates. might not be recognized otherwise, young athletes, good scholars, beauty queens, wonderful neighbors, talented citizens, newlyweds, jubilarians, new moms and dads. I have the joy of recording their special moments that make life in my town so great., and I have the re-enter this (capsule) business for the foreseeable future." He urges users of Tylenol capsules to switch to coated, oval shaped tablets called “caplets", and said that Johnson & Johnson would replace free any capsules consumers or stores now have. Consumers can return any Johnson & Johnson capsule product to Tylenol Capsule Exchange. Box 2000. Maple Plain. Mina, 55348. In exchange, consumers will receive a coupon good for the same size bottle. The replacement program will cost the company $150 million, Burke said. On Monday, investigators from the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, Yonkers police and the FBI went to Pennsylvania to tour the plant where the fatal capsule was manufactured and the distribution point that is the only known link between the two Tylenol bottles. Michigan officials have recommended that consumers not use any Tylenol products until further notice. job of pegging heels, too, isolating those few who use, or rather, abuse their power, money and public trusts to feather their own nest at the expense of the rest of us.” "Thank God we have more heroes than heels..." Also worth repeating This comment was picked up from a letter writer to the Lapeer County Press: “It is bad policy for any public institution to try and keep the public in the dark. Our boards are supposed to act as watchdogs for the Thornapple board declines to reinstate firemen The Thornapple Township board voted 3-0 al a special meeting Saturday to take no action on a request to reinstate six suspended firemen. The men. Rick Erway, Jeff Bauer, Brian Bennett, Randy Eaton, Terry Kelley and Terry Tolan were suspended Nov. 23 for 30­ days by the Thornapple Township Fire Department for allegedly divulging departmental information to outsiders. The firemen had complained about the condidtion of some department equipment that was “not in the best interest of the public." The board reportedly contends the six men resigned from the department during the 30 day suspension period. Of the six, only Er­ way submitted a written resignation, while the other five apperently quit verbally. But according to attorney for the firemen, John Engman of Grand Rapids, the resignations were rescinded during a Dec. 16 hearing, and the matter will be carried beyond the board’s decision. Engman reportedly told the board he and his clients are considering filing litigation in Barry County Circuit Court, for “the violation of these men’s rights.” Township Supervisor Donald Boysen bad proposed the men be reinstated for a one year trial basis, while being monitored by the fire chief, the township board, and an unbiased community member. However, the fire department rejected the idea at a closed meeting held early Saturday. The board had decided in December to hold their decision concerning the matter until a report could be made by the West Michigan Fire Chief's Association who had been called in to investigate the situation at the department. But because the report had not been received prior to the meeting date, the board decided to act without seeing the evaluation. Township Clerk Donna Kenyon, wife of fire chief Bob Kenyon chose to abstain from voting, as did Treasurer Shirley Eaton, whose son Randy Eaton is one of the suspended firemen. Supervisor Boysen, the fatber-in-law of fireman Jeff Bauer, did vote, along with Trustees Bill Getty and Fred Rock. Although Boysen was unavailable for comment. Kenyon said she believed the department evaluation made by the W.M.F.C.A. would be irrevelant in the s.tuation at this point, because the report would be ready • after the fact.” She added she felt she should abstain from voting because "no matter how 1 voted, 1 Lisa Hedges Jennie Foss Jim Lindgren ClarabeL Apsey Joann Walters Public Opinion Question: With the new scare of cyanide in Tylenol capsules, are you afraid of taking over-the-counter medicines in capsules? Do you check the seals on tamper proof packages to see if they are broken? What would you like to see the government and drug industry do to ensure safety? Lisa Hedges, Hastings: Yes, it scares me. You never know when it could happen to you. I check the bottle. But I don't know what the government can do. It's up to the individual companies. n’o jnMnbon Jim Lindgren. Holl: The only thing that bothers me is in three years, because of an become choose from ” said MSDA Richard Lawrence QUESTION: "“Jort'J ”' signals. The handful who of scrambling their signa wiU do, nke Home Box Of >« wners to programming. On the^ meter. One woman turned to the other and said, "That’s all the change that I have. We’ll have to do all of our shopping in 36 minutes." The meters don’t just limit parking. They limit shopping. We'd hate to be the storeowner who might have been ready to make a sale when the women hurried out the door to beat their meter. make sound decisions on where we are going and how we are to get there if we know from whence we came and how we came." As I study the book the feeling of being a part of a very large family comes over me, the feeling that in spite of some of our per­ sonal differences, we really do have something very definite in common. Perhaps the people of Barry County can continue forward together to make the next one htxidred years even better. Keith K. Mead Delton History book appreciated Jennie Foss. Hastings: No. I feel it's a local problem. A person can cause us to be afraid of anything, but I'm not afraid. If it’s my time to go. I'll go. 1 don’t know how the government can do anything, unless it’s on a national level. scrambling issue hardly means that ..X TV owners will h« Two middle-aged women were seen on State Street, Saturday, fishing through their change purses for money to feed a parking Points are pondered B The association held its first meeting Feb. 12 and plans to meet again at 7 p.m Feb 26 at Automation Simplified. •There’s absolutely no truth to the allegations that home satellite TV te piracy or tel scrambling will put ar> endI to the variety of programs dish owners can S ” teXciation said m a press Overheard on State Street would have been suspect to a great many people. I really truly feel my objectivity would be questioned,” she said. "Unless the attorney for the firemen files suit. that's the end. They're off the depart , ment.” Kenyon added, noting, "As a board, It’S hard, but we tried to be as impartial as we could." PUBLIC OPINION: Satellite dealers organize A group of Barry County area satellite systems dealers has formed a Michigan Satellite Dealers Association Io promote the products its sells and and find ways to offer a variety of programming “st the lowest possible price for their customers." The associations goals are Io educate the public on satellite entertainment; promote the advantages of satellite systems and decoding, and to seek, collect end distribute information. According to a press releaae the group •was instrumental in relaying the facte of purchasing premium programming to the Barry County Commissioners, thus resulting in the action to table this motion while the association investigates other available alternatives " (See related story in this public, not guard dogs to keep the public away." isolated incident like this, Tylenol would go from getting 35 percent of the industry down to about 8 percent. And then within four years they go back up to 33 percent. If something like this can cause Johnson and Johnson to lose a large share of the market, it could bankrupt a smaller company. Clarabell Apsey. Hastings: Oh yes, I think the company has done right to discontinue the capsules. The whole industry ought to discontinue capsules. If 1 go to the store now. 111 insist it's not a capsule. Joann Walters. Hastings: Yes. it scares me. You’re supposed to depend on doctors and medicines to help you get belter And if you can't depend on the stores, what can you do? Richard Lawrence. Gun Lake: I think they should check the capsules after they're made and before they go to the pharmacy. This does bother me because we use Tylenol. To the Editor: It was with a great deal of pleasure that I obtained my copy of the Barry County History Book today. For weeks I have an­ ticipated getting my hands on it. I was immeditely impressed with the quantity and quality of material in the book, but beyond that, the fact that we have the book is equally impressive The citizens of Barry County should be grateful to the book committee and others who have devoted their time and energies to make it happen. It is important for people to know their history. I think that historian. Dr. Willis Dunbar summed it up best when he wrote in his book, Michigan: a History of The Wolverine State: “History for history's sake is valuable only for the antiquarian or the hobbyist. For the great majority of people history is important because it is a guide to wise decision making and planning for the years ahead. Not that history ever exactly repeats itself. What one receives from the study of history is a richer understanding of human beings in a social environment, and a better comprehension of how the present state of affairs actually came about. We can To the Editor: I guess you’d call this - “Points to Pon­ der”. It’s that time of year again. The school board is working hard to figure out how much more millage they can get this year. Some people just have to have raises whether we can afford it or not. I just paid 1985 property taxes - I nearly cried all the way to the bank to borrow the money to do it with. Sure runs my blood pressure up trying to figure how to pay the money back. Do you realize that 77 percent of our property taxes are school taxes? Think about it. We pay all we can pay and then a little more. Yet, when the weather is bad and the roads are slippery not safe to be on, the county doesn’t have money to sand or plow on weekends. People’s lives are at stake there! Somehow of another not everyones priorities are in the right place. If the school would just use what they had with a little better judgment, they wouldn’t need any more. Why should the big wigs need raises every year! Why does the Superintendent and wife get such large salaries, and why don’t they pay taxes in this district? Sure hope someone has some answers! Eldora Carpenter Delton [Lx Banner Send form RS. 3579 to PO. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 8 —Thursday, February 20,1986 Subscription Ro»e»: SI 1.00 per yaor in Sorry County. $ 13.00 per year in odjotning counties; ond $14.50 per yeor elsewhere. Mayor’s action defended To the Editor: I think our Mayor is taking a bum rap regarding his stand on the parking meter situation. Anyone who begrudges 2 or 3 pennies for the privilege of parking in front of the stores he wants to shop in surely is a member of the tightwad club. Further, anyone who would dr ire ten miles to another store just to keep from putting a nickel in the parking meter can’t be very swift in arith­ metic. I believe in supporting our local stores unless I need something which they cannot provide. Al Havens Parents thank paper for gift To the Editor: Thank your for the year’s subscription to your paper. It is realty nice. Thank you for having the New Year's Baby Contest. Hope it goes on for years to come. From the New Year’s baby and parents. Christopher Louis Mr. & Mrs. Richard Olson Hospital president declines new post Trustees of Pennock Hospital learned last week that Burton O. Parks of Manistee has declined the position of president and chief executive officer. Parks had been scheduled to take over the position in March. The hospital board announced in December that Parks, currently administrator-CEO of West Shore Hospital in Manistee, had accepted the local positioa Richard Fluke, former president of Pennock, resigned last fall to become president of Hospital Jet- Continued on page 11 Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 20.1986 Woodland News Mina A. Barnes Rev. Gerald M. Huber Alan Lee McMonigle GRAYLING TOWNSHIP - Rev Gerald M Huber, 65, of Grayling Township, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 1966 at Little Traverse Hospital, Petoskey Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m., at the Free Methodist Church in Grayling. Rev. Dwight Knasel officiated with burial in Woodland Cemetery, Isabelle County. Arrangements were by the Sorenson Funeral Home of Grayling. Rev. Huber was born in Flint on Nov. 1, 1920 the son of George and Grace (Tolles) Huber. He was married to Marilyn J. Ouendag. he was a retired pastor of the Church of God. He moved to Grayling from St. Louis two years ago. Rev. Huber is survived by his wife Marilyn; two sons. Jay Huber of McAllen, TX and John Huber at home; four daughters, Mrs. Keith (Kay) MacKenzie of Ver­ montville, Mrs. James (Loretta) Holm of ML Clemens, Evelyn Huber of New Haven; Mrs. Michael (Velera) Lewis of San Juan, TX; one step son, Rick Churchill of Sparta; one step daughter Mrs. Gerald (Lori) Luscher of Crystal; his parents, Mr. and Mrs George Huber of St. Louis; two brothers, Rex and Leola Huber of Owossa and Ronald and Alice Huber of Midland; three sisters, Mrs. Norval (Merlene) Wixom of Oregon, Mrs. Robert (Alice) Krotzer of West Branch and Mrs. Phil (Eva) Palmer of Charlotte; six grand­ children; a sister in law, Irene Huber of Hope. CALEDONIA ■ Alan Lee McMonigle, 29. ol Caledonia died Sunday, Feb. 16. 1986 at his home. Mr. McMonigle was bom March 22, 1956. He attended Brigham Young University. He was an elder of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Hastings and had served as a missionary of the church. Surviving are his parents, David and Ruth McMonigle; a sister, Valerie M. Borecky of Wyoming; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia with Elder Russell Solmes officiating. Burial was at Alaska Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kent County E Unit Obituaries continued on page 12 Roger E. Proctor FREEPORT Roger E. Proctor, 88. of Freeport died Sunday, Feb. 16, 1986 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. He was bom June 12, 1897, the son of Ira and Viola Todd. He was raised in Nebraska. He had been a self-employed farmer in the area. He was a member of North Irving Wesleyan Church. Surviving are two brothers, Neil and Howard Proctor, both of Freeport; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Roetman Funeral Chapel, Freeport, with Rev. Steve Hill officiating. Burial was in Freeport Cemetery. ATTEND SEMES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHIXAN CHURCH. 239 8 North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone MS-5414 Sunday, Feb. 16 - 6.45 Church School (all agea). 1000 Family Worship. 4:00 Medical Facility. 6:00 Youth Group Thunday, Feb. 13-4:15 Children'! Choir, 7:30 Sc Choir. Saturday. Feb. 17 • 9 30 Conf 5 900 5 00 CAA Walk. 6 30 Adult Party Tuesday. Feb. IS - 9.30 Wocdwat chert. 7 30 Adventure*. Wednesday. Feb. 19 7.00 Worthip. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 B. North St., Michael Anton, Pallor Phene 945 9414 Sunday. Feb 23 ■ 6:45 Church School 1*11 agetl. 10 00 Family Wo-thip, AAL Meeting after Thunday Feb 20 4:15 Children ! Choir. 7:30 Sr Choir Saturday. Feb 22 - 900-4 00 Seminar. Tuesday. Feb 25 - 9 30 Wordwalchcr Wednesday, Feb 26 - 700 Wonhip. Outreach after. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Mich.. Allan J Weenink. In­ terim Minuter. Edeen Higbee. Dlr Chris­ tian Ed Sunday. Feb. 23 - 930 and 11-00 Worship Service* Nursery provided Broadens: of 9 30 service over WBCH AM and FM 9 30 Church School Classes for all ages 10 30 Children s Choir Practice 10 30 Coffer Hour in the Church Dining Room 1140 Senior H-gh Youth fund rais­ ing dinner in Leeson Sharpe Memorial Hall B-al the Blah* 4 00 Jumor High Youth Fellowship meet st church Mon day Feb 24 7 30 Christian Education Gsmmittee Meeting Wednesday Feb 26 ■ 9 30 Women s Association Board Meeting 3 15 Junior High Church Mcmbeshtp Classes 6'30 Kirk Choir Practice Thurs­ day. Feb 27 - 12 00 Lenten Luncheon ■ Speaker. Dave Garrett First Church of God 7 30 Chancel Choir practice. CHURCH OF JKSUS CHRIST LATTTR DAY SAINTS. 600 N Airport Road. Haitinp. M6 2104 Rafael! Solmet branch president. phone MS 2314. Counaelor* Kent Gibaon (MS-4145) and Bd Thoma* (7*5-7260! Sacrament Meeting 9 30 am Sunday School 1030 a.m. Primary. Relief Society. Prieathood. anc Young Women al 1140 am Work Meeting second Thursday 1000200 and eaerciac dam ovary Wadneaday 7 00 pm. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. I330N.Broad way Rev David D Garrett Phone 9462229 Parsonage. 945 3195 Church Where a Christian esperiencc makes you s member, 9 JO a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Worship Service, 6 p.m. Fellowship Wonhip; 7 p.m Wednesday Prayer. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. S4I North Michigan Mtniilrr Clay Roes Phone 946-4145 residence. 945 2936 church Sunday Services 10 ajn.; Bible Study II a m .; Inning Services 6 pjn.; Wedncalay BveaLtg Bible Study 7 pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 B. Woodlawn Hastings. Michigan M6-8CO4 Kenneth W. Garner. Pastor. James R. Bar red. Amt to the pastor in yorth. Sunday Services Sunday School 9:43 a.m. Morn­ ing Worship 11-00 ajn. Bveniag Worship 6 pm Wednesday. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru B. 7 00 pjn. Senior High Youth (Houseman Kali). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m (Adult Choi ). Saturday 10 to 11 a m Kings Kids (Children's Choir) Sunday morning ser vice broadcast WBCH HOFB UNITBD METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Jack Bartholomew, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9.30 Fellowship and Coffee. 9 55 Sunday School; 11 00 Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship; 700 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery lor all services, transportation provided to and from morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting. 7 pjn. Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Middleville Area ST. AUGUSTINE, Middleville. Rev. Father Joseph Thachet. Pastor Phone 792 26*9 Sunday Maas 9 30 ajn HASTINGS GRACE BJUTTHREN 600 MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M I7 Just nd of Mid dlevWe 795-9724 Rev Wesley Smith. Pastor Mark J. Highman. Pastor of Youth and Education. Sunday School *45 am . Morning Worship II us Evening Ser­ vice 6 pan. PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 at Parmelee Rd . Middleville Rev. Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 691-1565. Rev Charles Doornboi. Assistant Pastor. Phone 7953466 First Service 9 am.; church School 10:15 am; Second Service 11:15 a m : Evening Celebration 6 pan. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Mich . 49058. (616| 945-9574 David B Nelson jr . Pastor Sunday. Feb 23 • 8 30 Worship Service Room 106. Covenant Players GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH, 1302 S Sermon in Drama. 900 Children'! Choir ■ Hanover. Hastings Leonard Davis, Pastor. choir room. 9:30 a m Sunday School, Ph 946-2156 or 945-9429. Sunday Sunday 10 JO * m Coffee Fellowship. 10 30 a m Radio Broadcast. WBCH. 11 00 a m. Wor­ School 9:45 am. Worship 11 a m . Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m.. ship Service Sanctuary. Covenant Players. 12 00 a m AU Church Potluck. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m Nursery 6 00 p.m Jr. Hi Youth Fellowship Mon lot all services Wednesday CYC 6:45 pjn . prayer and Bible study 7 pm day. Feb 24 ■ 6 00 p.m. Webelos. 7 00 p m Scouts Tuesday. Feb 25 ■ 2:45 p.m. Cub Den Wednesday. Feb 26 • 6 30 p m HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY Lenten Potluck. 8:00 pjn. Chancel Choir. CHURCH 307 £ Marshall Rev Marvin Thursday Feti 27 - 6 45 p tn Handbell Sickmi'Lcr. Pastor Sunday Morning Sun Choir Friday Feb 28 9 30 a m UMW day School - 1000. Morning Worship Ser­ Study Course vice ■ 11 n0. Evening Service 7.30, Prayer Meeting Wednesday Night ■ 7 30 EMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Cor net rd Broadway and Center Streets Father Wayne Smith. Rector 930 la am Services Weekday Eucharists Wednesday. 7:15 aan : Thursday. 700 \ The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complain Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS a LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings ond lake Odatto COLEMAN AGENCY of Hittings, Inc. Insuronca (or your lite. Homa, Businats ond Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hostings — Nashville FLEXFA8 INCORPORATED Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNfTED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev. James E. Cook of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m ; worship 10 aaa.; Benfield Church School 10 a.m; worship 11:3C am Nashville Area TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington. Nashville. Rev. J G Boomer Sunday School 9 45 aan.; Sunday Worship 1140 ajn : Evening Service 6 00 pan ; Bi­ ble Prayer. Wednesday 740 pan. ST CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville, Father Leon Pohl. Pastor A muaion of St. Rote Ctobojc Church. Heating* Saturday Mam 6 30 pan Sanity Mau 9 30 am CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Ml Fuller St.. M-79 Pastor Thomas Voyles Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 in . Morning Worship 11 la Evening Services. Youth b pan . Evening Worship 7 p*. Wednesiay mid-week prayer 7 pm. Wednesday caravan program 7 pan OrangevilleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marta Rd two miles south of Gun Lake Rev. Dan Bowman. Pallor Larry Tungate. Sunday School Supt. Sunday School 9 45 am Church services 11 a.m : 6 p m. Evening Services. Wednesday 6.30 p.m. SACK. 3 thru 6 grades. 7 p.m Adult Prayer and Bi ble Study Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore. Call 664-5187 (or pick up. ST CYRIL A METHODIUS, Gun Lake. Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 792 2889 Saturday Mass 5 pm: Sunday Mass 7.30 a.m. At 11:30 am ol Hostings Delton Area NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd 8 ml S. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School at 10 a m ; Wor­ ship Ham Evening Service at 7 p m Youth meet Sunday 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayrr Bible 7 pjn Mambor F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broodwoy • Hoslmgi BOSLEY PHARMACY ■Prescripbons" -118 5. Jalfxson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. AAkhigon HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hosting*. M-ctugon k___________ _ ___________> VERMONTVILLE • Mrs Mina A Barnes 1(6. 158 W. First St.. Vermontville, died Saturday. Feb 15. 1986 al the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Funeral servic^ were held I p.m. Tuesday. Feb 18 at the Vermontville Congregational Church. Rev William S. Trump Jr. officiated with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Vermontville. .Mrs. Barnes was bom Aug. 17, 1880 in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of Heizikia and Mary (Groh) Harvey She came to the Vermontville area in the late 1880's. She later lived in Howard City returning to Ver­ montville in 1937. She was married to Clarence Utter who died in 1937. In the late 1940’sshe married Arza Barnes. Mr Bames died in 1964. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Arrangements were by the Vogt Chapel Wren Funeral Home. , Venila I. Kaechele MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Venila I. Kaechele. 90, of Middleville, widow of Lewis D. Kaechele, died Friday, Feb. 14, 1986. Funeral services were held 1:30 Monday. Feb. 17 at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Rev. Carl Staser and Rev. Adam Chyrowski officiated with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Mrs. Kaechele was bom Oct. 23, 1895 in Middleville the daughter of Thomas W. and Pearl (Bass) Murphy. She was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church, Jennie Rugg Circle and the Prairie Literary Club. She is survived by her children Elizabeth (Betty) and J.A. Huttenga of Middleville, Robert W. and Marge Kaechele of Kalamazoo, Paul R. and Mary Kaechele of Monroe and Lyle G. and Dorothy Kaechele of Middleville, 18 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; three sisters in law, Mrs. David (Clara) Peet of Wayland, Mrs. Lois Kaechele of Lowell and Mrs. Margery Kaechele of Caledonia. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Beatrice Churchill in 1960. Louise Schroeder LAKE ODESSA - Mrs Louire .Poasehn. Schroeder. 92. of Lake Odessa died Saturday. Feb. la, 1986 at Belding Christian Nursing Home. 6 She Hasborn Feb 19 1893 in Ionia County the daughter of August and Amelia Stencil) Possehn She attended Limerick Rural elementary schools She married Frank Schroeder in 1913 in Ionia. Mr. Schroeder died in 1940. Before moving to Lake Odessa in 1976 Mrs. Schroeder lived in Pontiac for 24 years She was a member of st. Trinity Lutheran Church in Pontiac. Mrs. Schroeder is survived by three sons Raymond Schroeder of Placerville CA Leonard Schroeder of Ft. Myers. FL and Harvey Schroeder of Darien. IL: one daughter Mrs Henry (Frances, Smallenberg of Bradenton, FL; 11 grandchildren seven great grandchildren and one sister Bertha Townsend of Ionia. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Wed­ nesday, Feb. 19 al Koops Funeral Chapel Lake Odessa with Rev. Theodore Vol! of­ ficiating. Burial was at Roselawn Cemetery in Royal Oak. Robert Lee Caffrey PINE LAKE - Robert Lee Caffery, 40, of 10726 Boniface. Pine Lake died Thursday, Feb. 13, 1986. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 17 at Temple Baptist Church, Kalamazoo. Burial was in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Hospice. Arrangements were made by MarshallGren Funeral Home, Plainwell. Mr. Caffey was born April 4, 1945 in Plainwell. He was a veteran of the Vietnam war. Surviving are his wife, Sally; father and step-mother. Fred and Wilma Caffrey of Battle Creek; his mother, Maxine Goulette of Plainwell; three sons, Robert Arthur, An­ drew Lee and Cristen Albert all at home; five brothers and sisters, Betty Collick of Kalamazoo, George Rogers of Battle Creek, Freda Town of Otsego, Fred Caffrey of Lansing, Mike Caffrey of Battle Creek. Pastor W. Dale Buhl KENTWOOD ■ Pastor W Dale Buhl, aged 54, of Kentwood, present pastor of Eastern WOODLAND - Mrs. Bertif (Campbell) Ave. Free Methodist Church, passed away Johnson, 86, of Davenport Rd., Woodland, Wednesday. Feb. 12, 1986 at his home died Saturday, Feb. 8, 1986 at the Provincial He was a former pastor of several chur­ House, Hastings. ches in New York State including Oneida, Funeral services were held at the Flanner Chittenango. Norwood, Fulton, and the Free and Buchanan Mortuary, Indianapolis, Ind., Methodist Church in Sparta, MI. • Tuesday, Feb. 11. Burial was in Floral Park Surviving are his wife, Ruth; his children. Cemetery, Indianapolis, Ind. Miss Janette Buhl of Grand Rapids, Jim Mrs. Johnson was bom April 28, 1899 in Buhl of Tampa, FL; his parents, Wesley and Powell County, Ky. She had lived most of her Helen Buhl of Spring Arbor, a brother, life in Indianapolis. She had worked at L.S. Merlin and his wife Doreen Buhl of Hastings; Ayres and Co. for 19 years before her a sister, Mrs. Dr. Eugene (Lucille) Curiisa DC of Hastings; an aunt, Miss Esther Buhl of -'■Retirement. She was a member of Southwest Church of the Nazarene and the White Cross Spring Arbor; several nieces and nephews. Guild of Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was predeceased in death by a sister Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Thelma Dorothy Buhl. Mason of Nashville; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Complete Funeral Services were held Neal of Blanchester, Ohio; four grand­ Saturday at 11 a.m. in Eastern Ave. Free children; two step grandchildren; four great Methodist Church, with pastor Ted Johnson grandchildren; three step grea: grand­ officiating. Interment Spring Arbor children. Cemetery. Bertie Johnson Berthena O. Howell_____ HASTINGS - Mrs Berthou O. Howell. 77, of 533 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, died Friday, Feb. 14, 1986 at the Barry County Medical Facility. Funeral services were held at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 at the Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Michael J. Anton officiated with burial in Alvinston Cemetery in Alvinston, Ontario, Canada. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church. Mrs. Howell was bom in Alvinston on June 3, 1908 the daughter of Leslie and Mary (McFedrin) Oke. She was raised in Alvinston and went on to attend nursing school at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit where she received her R.N. degree. She was married to Harris F. Howell on Nov. 28,1939. She was a nurse at Henry Ford Hospital and later was a nursing supervisor at Northville State Hospital in Northville and was then a nurse at an adult foster care home before coming to Hastings in 1974. Mr. Howell died Feb. 25 1960. Mrs. Howell is survived by two sons, Gary and George Howell, both of Hastings; four grandchildren; six step grandchildren; a sister in law, Mrs. Corinne Ford of Zeeliwood, Fla. The Woodland Fire Departmem .died to the home of Stere and Diane Barnuni the morning of Feb. 12 around 8 a.m. The house was full of smoke due to a furnace Hue problem, but there was no damage to property. The Woodland Lions Club met al their Den on Tuesday. Feb. 11. They went next door to the Woodland Townehouse restaurant and ate dinner at the buffet rabbit feed that was happening that night. After dinner, they returned lotheir building for a short business meeting. Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood United Methodist Church was a special guest and the speaker for the evening. Being it was a few days before Valentine's Day, he spoke about love to 15 members and guests present Kilpatrick Church Missionary Society held its monthly meeting and noon meal on Wednesday. Feb. 12. The meal was chicken. There were only 17 people at the dinner this fnonth. Harold Johnson came as the guest of Lawrence Chase. Zion Lutheran Church minister Cliff Randal) attended a two-day workshop on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse at Michigan State University on Monday and Tuesday of this week. As the First function of the new family fellowship committee, several families from Zion Lutheran Church went to the Mid­ dleville School pool on Saturday evening. The families met at the church and car pooled to Middleville. Among the famlies who enjoyed the hour of swimming were the Cliff Randall family, the Kevin Duits family, Connie Green and her daughter, Claude and Mary Smith, Lorraine Freedlimd and her children, the Edward Markwart family, the Doug Raffler family, Carol Duff and children, the Harry Hetchler fam Uy, the Phil Vroman family, and the Niethamer girls, Vicki, Tony and Sarah. Hie Zion Lutheran Church Luther League met Sunday night at the b^me of Carol and Jerry Engle. They planned a ski trip for the coming weekend. John Fisher spoke to the young people about his career with General Motors as part of the series of career choice lectures that the league is enjoying this winter. Members of several Woodland Area churches attended the first Sunday evening Lenten service at the Christian Reformed Church in Lake Odessa. This was part of a round-robin series of Sunday evening ser­ vices planned by the Lakewood Ministerial Association. Pastor Ben Ridder was both the host m inis ter and the speaker al this service. Next Sunday’s evening service will be held at Lakewood Methodist Church. Rev. Ward Pierce will be the host, and the speaker will be Rev. Jerry Brenneman of Hope Brethren Church. 9 Toward the pre-season purchase of a new John Deere 200,300 or 400 Series Lawn and Garden Ti-actor. Bounty applies through March 1 only. Use your John Deere Credit Card... 90 days same as cash* thornapple valley .March 2. the service will be hdd at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church and will be hosted bv Re George Speas. Res-. Jerry Miller ot Woodgrove Parish Church will speak. . •!!*_. Sunday evening March 9 services will be at Lake Odessa Central United Methodist church, and the speaker will be Pastor George Speas of Kilpatrick Brethren Church. Ward Pierce will again host Hope Brethren Church will be the site, and Jerry Brenneman the host on March 16. Rev. Ward Pierce will speak. On March 23. which will be Palm Sunday, evening services will be at Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish in Coats Grove. This service will be hosted by Rev. Jerry Miller, Rev. Ben Ridder will be the speaker. Refreshments and special music will be furnished by the host church each Sunday evening during the special services. Good Friday services for the six par­ ticipating churches will be at Central United Methodist in Lake Odessa at 1 p.m. March 28. Pastor Jerry Miller will be preaching. There will be no refreshments after this service. Woodgrove Parish. Kilpatrick, and Zion Lutheran Churches are planning to hold Etaster Sunrise services and breakfasts. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kantner spent the weekend in Dearborn as guests of people with whom, Marvin does business. They stayed at the Hyatt Regency near the Fairlane Mall. While Marvin and the other businessmen toured a factory in Dearborn Saturday afternoon, the women rode an enclosed tram from the hotel to the mall and enjoyed an afternoon of shopping. Friday evening they were dinner guests at the Golden Mushroom Restaurant, and on Saturday evening, they enjoyed dinner at Silky Sullivan’s. Woodland United Methodist Women are planning a public pancake supper with homemade maple syrup for Saturday, Feb. 22. Pancakes and sausage will be served from 5 to 7:30 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken. On Sunday Kilpatrick Brethren Church Sunday School leaders revealed prayer guardians to the youngsters. Many adults in the church had volunteered to act as secret helpers to the children and young people of the church during the previous year. Several of the youngsters were very surprised upon learning the name of the person they had been receiving cards and gifts. The prayer angel program is going to be continued for another year and new envelopes were given to the participating adults. After the iecret prayer guardians had all been revealed, the entire Sunday School membership had dinner together 13 the church basement. The ham and potluck meal was enjoyed by 83 people. Board of Review NOTICE of MEETING The Board of Review of the City of Hastings will meet In the City Hall dally 9 am. to 4 p.m„ March 4 through April 7, 1986. The Board of Review will meet in the Assessors office to review the assessment roll. A taxpayer may pro­ test to the Board of Review by letter, to 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml. The following Is a temporary list of factors to be applied to the 1986 assessed values from the County Equalization Departments. RESIDENTIAL FACTOR COMMERCIAL FACTOR INDUSTRIAL FACTOR PERSONAL FACTOR 1.05708 1.12185 .99721 1.0000 RATIOS 47.30% 44.57% 50.14% 50.00% FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA WEEK TWO GREAT SPECIALS NOW you’ve got it... REWARD $250 by Catherine Lucas Come in today and take advantage of our high interest rates INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT — I.R.A. _ A;sB and°8W?°5o/erin9 10'25% in,GreS* °n 5 I.R.A s and 8.25 /□ *apr. interest on 18 month fixed I.R.A.-s. Well hold that rate for the entire length of the I.K. A. I R •Not.! ora iwb|a<l Io iKon^. Now is the time to visit your Loon Officer at Woodland National Bank t=> rOKl logjuc lender Member FDIC FDIC MBANKfc' — HOURS — Mon.. Thurs. 9 to 4:30 Friday 9 to 5:30 Saturday 9 to 12:30 �The Hastings Banner- Thursday. February 20.1986 - Page 5 Sociatn^... Covenant Players to perform at local church Corkins-Franks announce engagement DeGroote-Wingeier announce engagement Healy-Wills announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Ernest DeGroote of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Anton Wingeier of Mid­ dleville are proud to announce the engagement of their children, Lynnette Ann DeGroote and Christian Jon Wingeier. Lynnette and Chris are 1984 graduates of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Lynnette is currently working at the IBM Corporation and Chris is a full-time student at Calvin College with a business major and working at Dunham's Sporting Goods. A December 13, 1986 wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Healy of Hastings are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Cathie Lynn to Kevin Wills son of the late Robert and Helen Wills. Cathie is a senior at Hastings High School and is employed at the Credit Bureau of Barry County. Kevin is a 1984 Hastings graduate and is employed by Ward McWest in Grand Rapids. A September 20, 1986 wedding is planned. Fred and Dorothy Corkins of Nashville Proudly announce the engagement of their daughter Tamara Jean Corkins to Robert Lee Franks, son of Robert and Barb Franks Vermontville. Both are 1984 graduates of Maple Valley High School. Tammy is a 1985 graduate of Argubright Business College and is employed by B.O.L. in Lansing. Rob is currently attending classes at Lansing Community College and is employed by Frank's Party Store in Pot­ terville. An August 23 wedding is being planned. Collver-McDonald announce engagement Patti Lynn Collver and Timothy R. McDonald will be wed April 19. The bride­ to-be, of Waltham, Mass., is the daughter of the Rev. Howard and Barb Collver, formerly of Hastings, now in Grand Rapids. Patti attended Hastings High School, graduated from Jackson, MO. H.S. and also attended Central Bible College. The future groom of Ncwtonville, MA, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joesph McDonald of Lexington, MA. He is u graduate of Oral Roberts University. Dorothy and Percy Ross of Gun Lake, formerly of Kalamazoo, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Mr. and Mrs. Ross were owners of Ross Refrigeration Sales and Service, Kalamazoo, for many years before moving to Gun Lake. They are presently the owners of Ross Resort. Marriage Licenses: Russel C. Morgan Sr.. 32. Nashville and Tammy D. Fenner, 21, Nashville. Charles Hazen. Jr., 23, Plainwell and Tamara Krug, 17, Plainwell. Charles Hoffman Jr., 30, Middleville a««i Linda Zuverink, 24, Middleville. Sandbrooks to observe 60th wedding anniversary The children of Harry and Gladys Sand­ brook would like to invite you to a 60th an­ niversary celebration. The reception is to be held March 2nd, from 2-5 p. m. at the Lake Odessa Community Center on M-50. Their children, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sandbrook. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Sandbrook, Mrs. Jan Jarrard, Mr. and Mrs. Frederic iDonna) Wilcox would be pleased to have everyone join in the celebration. No gifts please. Alumni Association meeting tonight TO ALL OF YOU WHO THINK YOU DON'T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY FOR AN IRA, The Hastings Alumni Association will meet Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in Room A203 at the Hastings High School. This is an im­ portant planning meeting for the June 14 Banquet and all board members and alumni willing to help arc urged to attend. It is important that representatives from the 25th and 50th year classes be present. Hastings^ Kiwanis Club presents... The high school French Club wants to go to Quebec. In fact, they want to go so bad that they are going to give away a Video Cassette Recorder to do it. But there is a catch - in order to win a VCR you have to buy a raffle ticket. Shannon Keeler, president of the high school French Club said the group is selling raffle tickets at $1 a piece to finance a field trip to Quebec later this year. The VCR is scheduled to be given away at the Feb. 28 Hastings home basketball game at halftime. Ticketscan be purchased from any French Club member or at home basketball games. “If you could lose weight yourself, you would have done so by now” [-AVERAGE WEIGHT LOSS:-] 17 to 25 POUNDS — In Six Weeks — • Our program is based on sound nutrition. • You come to Diet Center for two reasons. The first is to lose those pounds and inches and the second is to learn how to keep the weight off. • We guide you through our full service, five-phase program, with lifetime maintenance. • You come in daily for private weigh-ins and con­ sultation, all on a one-to-one basis. • Foods eaten are bought right at the grocery store. • You pay weekly on our program. Bonnie Collick from our Diet Center in Plainwell has MAINTAINED her GOAL WEIGHT for OVER ONE YEAR !! WORLD TRZ17EL SERIES BONNIE LOST 84 LBS. and 90 INCHES IN 7 MONTHS! KENARD LAWRENCE “Russian Rhapsody” H.C.B.’s Convenient and High Earning Statement Savings IRA Announcing ... FRIDAY, FEB. 21 • 7:00 P.M. The ancient buildings ot Vladimir. Russia, from "RUSSIAN RHAPSODY" by Ken Lawrence. 9.0%'Effective Annual Yield 18.5% Annua! Percentage Rate ...Hastings City Bank knows you may not have $500 or more at one time to open a retirement account. So one of our plans is designed to let you start with as little as $25! After that, additional deposits as small as $5 may be made. See us today for more details. $$ French Club seeking to go to Quebec Make Your Commitment Today! Rosses to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs Rick Hubert of 8555 Butler Rd, Nashville proudly announce the for thcoming marriage of their daughter Suzette R. Bradbury to Charles R. Bristol on March 14. 1986. Suzette, a graduate of Maple Valley High School is presently in the U.S. Army. Charles is from Oklahoma and is in the U.S. Air Force. The wedding will be held in Washington D.C. There will be a church-wide potluck dinner following the 11 a.m. worship sevice. Bring your own table service and a dish to pass The church is located at 209 W. Green St., Hastings. Penningtons to observe 45th wedding anniversary Jack and Madelon Pennington will be celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary on February 28th. They were married in 1M1 in Vermontville. The Penningtons have five children and 15 grandchildren. The Penningtons are presently living in Florida. Their address is: 8 B Street, Trailer Square, Plant City, FL 33566. Bradbury-Bristol announce engagement First United Methodist Church of Hastings will present the Covenant Players, a traditional sermon with a brand new ap­ plication, this Sunday. Feb. 23 at 8:30 a m. and 11 a.m. The tradition is based on. first. Christ's method of preaching tparables > and second, the medieval church, using storytelling prolifically to communicate to its followers who could not read or write. The brand new application is Covenant Players, who will be presenting the sermon through drama drama chosen specifically for your congregation. Ancient truths with a modern touch - here is an opportunity for people to sec themselves, to examine their faith in today's world. You’ll see and enjoy this traditional form of modern preaching. From Los Angeles, California, this in­ ternational repertory drama group has in its 18 years of operations, performed over 575,000 times in 25 countries around the world. With 85 full time touring groups, they have stirred and challenged people to take a closer look at themselves and the practice of their faith. Crtp Bank Kenard Lawrence's career has taken him into many parts of the world including Western and Eastern Europe, the British Isles, Iceland, North Africa and Australia. Included in his trip to Russia are the cities of Leningrad, with its historic build­ ings, and Novgorod, the oldest town in Russia. With Russia constantly in the news, this is a great opportunity to see the "inside" historic ond Member FDIC BEFORE I started the Diet Center Program on March 20, 1984 and 7 months later in October 1984,1 reached my goal. I had lost 84 pounds and 90 in­ ches In 7 months. I had made a commitment and I kept it all the way. To­ day, over one year later, I am still at my goal weight. I have changed my eating habits and I have learned Permanent Weight Control, which are three key words in my vocabulary. Being in control is a way of life for me. I am more convinced than ever that the Diet Center is the best place to go to lose weight and learn how to keep it off! The counselors at Diet Center are the best thereare! They are with you 100H. With their help and continued support, I know I will be able to keep my weight off. Maintenance is a lifetime at Diet Center and I stop in each week and talk to the counselors and weigh in to help me stay in control. Diet Center is a special part of my life. Be good to yourself, be in charge of yourself, you are special and you deserve the very best. ~ Bonnie Collick. o - HOURS Mon.-Frl. 7 am-6 pm Sat. 8 am-Noon cultural side in this Russian adventure. Safe and Sound Banking HASTINGS CENTRAL AUDITORIUM [X at the door $J50 < (single admission) . . . only: PRESENT A Message from Bonnie: r DIET L CENTERS 1615 South Bedlord Rood. M-37 (Ne*l lo Coppon Oil) Hotting*. Michigon Phone.. 948-4033 use OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL ... Phone... 685-6881 Call or stop by for your tree, no obligation consultation. �Page 6- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 20,1986 what’s cookin Ann Landers by Elaine Gilbert This Week Featuring... OK, here’s some good advice Vera Wood For many years Vera Wood and her husband Ronald (Bud) have wanted to own their own business. Wanting something and actually doing it doesn't always happen, but in the Woods case, they made their goal and dream come true two and one-half years ago. They selected Hastings as the place in which to concentrate their entrepreneur efforts and in August, 1983 they opened the Style Line, a clothing shop featuring women’s apparel. "It was on our 34th wedding anniversary that we stocked the store all day and night, Vera recalls. Al that time, the Woods’ store was located next to Welton’s, across from Tyden Park and the merchandise was limited to jeans, shirts and sweaters. “We were able to overcome a lot of ob­ stacles...that location was not a good spot," she notes. After five months, Style Line moved to downtown Hastings next to the Village Squire. Since that Jan. 2, 1984 relocation, Vera has expanded the lines to include ac­ cessories and quality clothing ranging from dresses to sleepwear and suits to mix and match outfits. “I've just added London Fog and Misty Harbor coats and Woolrich jackets," Vera said. "I love the public," she says of having her own store. I've always liked working with the public since I was first in retail (in the Kalamazoo area). Vera’s husband does the bookkeeping for the shop besides working in construction. When he retires, Vera says he plans to work with her at the shop more often and possibly do some sideline carpenter work because he's a licensed carpenter. Vera is a Barry County native who was raised in the Hastings area, un the comer of Powell and Mill roads. For eight-years, she attended the one-room former country school, called Center School, that was located next to the Hastings Township Hall which has now been moved to Charlton Park. Vera recalls many fun, special programs at Christmastime, Easter, and May Day, etc. that were staged by Center School children at the township hall. She chuckles that there were only ninestudents enrolled in the school at that time and five of them were from her family. When she reached high school age. Vera walked the three and one-half miles from her home to Hastings High. “The snow didn’t keep us away. "I graduated on a Friday and Saturday morning my mother took three of us girls to Battle Creek to live in an apartment and on Monday I started a hospital technician course at Leila Hospital.” says Vera. She explains that at that time a hospital technician did practical nursing. She worked at the hospital about eight months. Vera and Ronald were married and lived in Battle Creek and’about a year later their first child, a son, was born. The couple’s children are now grown and married and the Woods have five grand­ children. Son Phillip lives in Hastings and daughter Lynda resides in Portage. After living in Battle Creek, the Woods moved to Kalamazoo where he worked at a paper mill for awhile. “We spent many years living in and around Kalamazoo and Plainwell because he (Ron) was a buijder so we moved a lot. Six years ago we came back to Barry County (where they lived at a lake in the Cloverdale area,” she said. Over the years of raising a family, Vera said “My first job was at home and I took care of the children." She still calls herself a homebody and enjoys the time she does have at home. In the Kalamazoo area, Vera worked as a clerk in the men and boys department of the former Federal's department store at Southland Mall for about one and one-half years. Then later, she went to work for nearly seven years managing a millinery company’s outlet in the former Topps store in the Kalamazoo area. From 1968-82, Vera was a polisher and inspector at Eaton’s until the factory closed. Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday ONLY FEB. 24 - FEB. 25 - FEB. 26 All Display Merchandise On The Floor....... IU/0UT1 Including the following already marked down Merchandise: COLOR TELEVISIONS ■ 57-4254 19” Color TV 57-42191 19” Color TV 57-42581 19" Color TV 57-42441 19” Color TV 57-4014 9” Color TV FREEZERS --------------46-13235 23 cu. ft. Chest REFRIGERATORS 46-55671 26 cu. ft. 46-63051 20 cu. ft. 46-75721 17CU.H. 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Every clerk, waitress, politician, teacher, workman and even my doctor and dentist and their assistant regaled me with “OK. OK. OK." For the next several days I kept count. The highest total was last Friday. I heard “OK" 84 times within eight hours. After that, I gave up counting, convinced it was the most overused word in the English language. Why do intelligent people possess such a poverty of vocabularly that they must lean so heavily on this one-word response? Is it addictive like “You know?” How can a language survive if it deteriorates into illiterate garbage? Any theories on this? - K.P. IN SAUNAS, KAN. DEAR SAL: I am not offended by "OK.” It’s a lot better than “Uh-huh,” “Yup,” or “Okey-Dokey." Like all speech patterns, “OK” is a habit. For those who would like to get out of the rut, I suggest substitutes. Try “Yes, indeed," “Certainly,” "I agree,” "Exactly," "I go along with you," “Absolutely,” (P.S. Does my advice make sense? Please don’t say, “It’s OK.”) She should volunteer Vera Wood mixes up a batch of bar cake, a unique hors d’oeuvre. When she’s not working, Vera loves to travel. “We have camped and fished all of our married life. I like to fish for bluegills and bass, but I’m a better bluegill fisherman than bass,” she laughs. She doesn’t care for ice fishing, but when nice weather debuts. she loves being out on the lake in a boat Vera belongs to the Hastings Moose and is an active member of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. When the chamber sponsors its annual Christmas open house at all the area businesses, Vera prepares unique hors d’oeuvres to serve in her shop, and they've been popular with her customers everytime. Called bar cake, Vera says the hors d’oeuvres are quite easy to make but the ingredients tally up to be expensive. She obtained the recipe from a co-worker at Eaton's and says the bar cake “always makes such a hit with the public.” The bar cake will keep for several months in a well sealed container in the refrigerator, she said. “I wrap it tightly and only slice what I think I’ll use. It slices the nicest with an electric knife.” A bundt pan may be used to bake the recipe instead of an angel food cake pan, if desired. She uses cheddar cheese as the “yellow cheese” in the recipe. Vera’s Bar Cake Hors d’oeuvres Dice or cut in small pieces: 14b. ham, 1-lb. bacon, te-lb. white cheese, %-lb. yellow cheese, 1-small onion, '2-green pepper. Mix together 1-dozen eggs, beaten, and 2Mtcups flour. Add all of the first six-ingredients to egg -foiOUre and mix well or until well-coated with egg mixture. Pour into angel food cake pan. Bake at 300degrees for 2-hours. Do not drain off grease that will appear on top. Let set for two-hours or so, turn out of pan and cool. Slice with electric knife. Serve with your favorite crackers and wine punch. STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER The Strickland Agency, Inc. A rf HMfeHcan fcmnnce Gra« 301S. Michigan, Hastings Co^er of Michigan & Center Photie 945-3215 Free parking, front and rear We give... PERSONAL ATTENTION ...to All Claims. Get Ready for Summer I! Put a new shine to your car and preserve its good looks! WASH WASH ’n ’n WIPE VAC $495 $995 File No. 06-140-CK AUDREY HOFFMAN. formerly Schell Plaintiff, vs. RICHARD W. WALSH. Defendant. Richard H. Shaw (P20304) Attorney for Plaintiff On the 28lh day of January, 1986, on action was filed by AUDREY HOFFMAN. Plaintiff, against RICHARD W. WALSH. Defendant, in this Court being that of quieting title. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. RICHARD W. WALSH, shall answer or take such other action as moy be per­ mitted by law on or before the 7th day of April. 1986. Failure to comply with this Order will result in a Judgment by Default against such Defendant for the relief demanded in the Com­ plaint filed in this Court. Dated: February?. 1986 HUDSON E. DEMING. Circuit Judge Drafted by: Richard H. Shaw (P20304) Attorney for Plaintiff SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE. SHAW 4 FISHER 607 N. Brood way Hastings. Ml 49058 (3-6) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY WASH and BUFF WAX *39” COMPLETE Clean-Up *64” bull wo’•^erior cleo" °nd •nB'ne cleon. JKncfrasw* -^HASTTOGB 1435 S. Hanover St. In Hastings Pt^45-2425 Car Care Center OPEN Monday through Friday, 8:00 Dear Ann Landers: I have a few thousand carefully chosen words for that San Fran­ cisco woman who became incensed when the blouse she had donated to a charitable organization showed up a few days later on the person who had collected it. Women who work in thrift shops around the country give an awful lot of time and energy to their jobs and they don't get paid. They have to sort through box after box of old clothes (some of them filthy and in terrible condition) before they find garments that can be sold. I have taken many dresses, skirts and blouses home, washed them, and replaced buttons so they would be saleable. The women who work in our thrift shop have first pick of the items. They must pay the same price a customer would pay. No special favors. I have picked up some nice bargains at the shop and I don’t feel the need to apologize to anyone. It’s perfectly legitimate and nobody is stealing. I wish “San Francisco” would go down to her charity's thrift shop and put in a day’s work. She would have nothing but praise for the job those women do. - BABYLON, N.Y. DEAR BABY: Hundreds of volunteers wrote to say the same thing. I believe you speak the truth. Anyone who is suspicious should offer to work a few days in the thrift shop and see for herself. (0 5<X) P-m- PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 85-19234 SE In the matter of MICHAEL J. ZAMBOLE. JR.. Deceased. Social Security Number 359-44-3721. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday, March 6. 1986 ot 10:30 o.m.. in the probate courtroom. Has­ tings. Michigan, before Hon. Richord N. Loughrin Judge of Piobole. o hearing will be held on the petition of David A. Dimmers requesting that Juliet M. Strrelcxyk. formerly Juliet M. Zambole be appointed Personal Representative of the above estate matter and that the heirs ol the deceased be deter­ mined. February 18. 1986 David A. Dimmers 220 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 616 945-9596 Dovid A. Dimmers (P12793) DIMMERS 8 McPHiLLIPS 220 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616 945-9596 (2-20) In poor taste Dear Ann Landers: Our daughter-in-law (a Phi Beta Kappa, no less), had some personal stationery engraved. At the top it says, "My cow just died so I don't need your bull.” Is this clever or crude? - AWAITING THE WORD IN WINNETKA. DEAR WIN: Such stationery, in my opinion, would have sharply limited usage. I’d say it was a poor investment. The boy’s responsible, too Dear Ann Landers: Recently you printed a letter from some dingy broad who said her husband had been “trapped” by a woman who wanted a baby, and who resents the fact that now he has to pay child support. She had the nerve to say child support laws were unfair to men and ought to be abolished. You TWO WEEKS! put her in her place by saying what needs to be changed is the attitude of men that birth control is something that only women should worry about. You also said fathers who try to duck out of their responsibilities should be pursued vigorously. A day or two later you ran a letter from a pregnant teenager who had decided to keep her baby. She said it was going to be hard not only for her, but for her parents, who would be supporting the baby at least temporarily. The girl did not mention the father of her baby except to say he refused to marry her. And you, Ann Landers, did not say one word about the father’s financial obligations. Why? That girl should have been told that the boy who got her [regnant has a financial responsibility whether he marries her or not. Why should her parents have to shoulder the whole thing alone? What about HIS parents? Why should the boy be allowed to go on his merry way as if nothing happened? I have two daughters and a son. There will be no double standards in this house. When my son is old enough to understand these matters, he will be taught that sex is a two­ way responsibility. If he gets a girl pregnant, he will be just as involved as the girl who is carrying his child. In my opinion, any parent who doesn’t do the same with their sons is perpetrating a grave injustice against society as a whole. - S.C. IN GREENVILLE. DEAR GREENVILLE: You ought to be cloned. If we had a few million more parents around with your brand of justice, this world would be a better place. I hope your letter will be the basis for some dinner-table conversation tonight and some classroom discussion tomorrow. ‘Yes, I am deaf!’ Dear Ann Landers: I am 13 years old, one of the million people in the U.S. who has a severe hearing problem. I was bom deaf in one ear. I would like to tell all the people out there, when someone says, “Excuse me, I didn’t hear what you said. Would you please repeat that?" Do not say, “What’s the matter with you - are you deaf?” Whenever someone asks me that question, I reply, “Yes, 1 am deaf, and it’s not fun." Than 1 walk away. I would like to see this letter printed, Ann. If it stops just one person from saying,“What are you, deaf?" it will be worth a lot to me. People have no idea how hurtful it is to be asked that question. It’s like asking someone, “Are you crazy?" It makes us feel like freaks. - GREAT NECK, N.Y. DEAR G.N. : Here’s your letter. In the meantime, I encourage you and all hearingimpaired people to respond to that question in an even more forthright manner. You might say, “Yes, I am deaf and I hope you realize how lucky you are not to have the problem." There is a big difference between cold and cool. Ann Landers shows you how to play it cook without freezing people out in her booklet, “Teen-Age Sex - Ten Ways to Cool IL” Send 50 cents and a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE U/asIji loop's Birthday cTij feb. 22t)d.fM —- . .. FEB. 24 ■ MAR. 8 TRAILER FEP. 24-MAR. 1 • TOWED CAMPERS MAR. 3-MAR. 8 - MOTOR CAMPERS Eastbroolf^jviall ___• east ieitiin. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 20,1986- Page? From Time to Time,,, by...Esther Walton Doctor’s constant service recalled (Reprinted from September 12. 1946 Banner) By M.L. Cook I well remember the first time I met Dr. George R. Hyde. It was in his office in Prairieville village, soon after he located there. He was then seemingly frail, very pale, almost anemic. You would never have dreamed, that he would drive more miles and average more hours per day in his profession than any other doctor in the county’s history. I feel well assured that he made that record. His field was mainly Prairieville. Orangeville, Hope and Barry townships; but his regular patients included many families in Yankee Springs. Rutland, Johnstown and in Richland. Kalamazoo, county and Gun Plain township in Allegan county. In the horse-andbuggy era he had two teams and two single rigs. When the automobile came, he had two, so that he could be sure nothing would hinder his response, as speedly as possible, to a service call. He was a safe, but always a rapid driver of horses or cars. I later learned that near the close of his last year in college Dr. Hyde, who was an athlete, held his college’s record then as a long-distance runner. He had great will power, and was determined to succeed in whateve. contest he entered. Just before he graduated he won a twomile foot race. His competitor was also a fast runner. In that race Dr. Hyde overexerted himself, and suffered a collapse after he won the race. He had not recovered from that gruelling contest when he located in Prairieville. But if you had seen him a few years afterwards, you would not have thought he could ever haw been a pale, anemic youngster when he started his practice in southwestern Barry County. It was not long until Dr. Hyde had a large practice. When success began to come his way he married Miss Nettie Faulf. She was an ideal wife for a doctor. His office was his home. When patients came to see him there, she made them comfortable and enjoyed visiting with them. She was a fine cooperator, and an excellent hvme-maker. Dr. Hyde always planned to answer a professional call in the shortest possible time, and he did so. Summer heat or winter’s chill never interferred. He was able to en­ dure either extreme. He drove hard and fast, but spared his horses by changing to another team or horse when those he was driving needed a rest. In the winter, if roads were blocked by snow, he did not allow that to stop him from reaching a patient who was dangerously ill. A pair of nippers were in his overcoat pocket He would cut the wire fences and drive through the fields to reach the sufferer, sick folks were of more account than wire fences. Dr. Hyde was considered very successful in diagnosing illness. When he came into a patient’s room he was cheerful and con­ fident. and that helped a loL He had a fine sense of humor and understood the disposition of his patient. He seemed also to know how to help him to help himself in making a recovery. He was frank in telling the family what he believed to be the ailment of the patient If it was a dangerous disease, he told the family the truth, and did it in such a manner as to have them help recovery by a hopeful at­ titude. He looked after each case of illness carefully, but never paid a visit to a sick person unless he felt it would benefit him. How Dr. Hyde stood up for so many years under the strain of his big practice, which required so much and such hard driving to care for. was a marvel to. folks who knew him and the hard work he did. They knew, as did Dr. Hyde, that he would have to let up on such severe and exacting work some day. But it did not occur to him to move to California and rest up. He had ac­ cumulated more money than any doctor ever had in the history of Barry County. But he didn’t like the idea of giving up all his ’ride circle of friends. But a way opened up unexpectedly that gave him easier work and he could still live in Barry County. Dr. Hyde had always been not only an active Republican, but also a leader in his party in Barry County. He didn’t let politics interfere with his work; but managed to help candidates for office and his party, too, without neglecting his patients; and he did it without offending those who did not agree with him in politics. He was tactful as well as efficient as a party man. Dr. Hyde had never been a candidate for office. He had helped many to get political favors, without asking any for himself. His unselfish work for others and for the party was understood in this country. That made it easy for him to have something he wanted, if that time ever came. The opportunity arrived very unex­ pectedly, after the Doctor had realized that he would have to give up the wide practice he had carried on for so many years. Probate Judge Mills died while he was filling that position. Here was a opening where Dr. Hyde could find agreeable and important work, without having long, hard rides a necessary part of that work. He let it be known that he would like the place. The Republican leaders of the county, for whom Dr. Hyde had done many favors, were glad to urge his ap­ pointment as Judge Mills’ successor, knowing that he was capable, worthy and would meet the responsibilities credibly. He was a man whose integrity could not be questioned, also a man of excellent business capacity and sound judgement. Accordingly he was made the probate judge, and filled the position with credit When Judge Hyde began his work as a public official he held resolutely to his decision to cease the practice of medicine. He bought a nice home and enjoyed himself there, and in the agreeable work of his office. It was soon evident that his physical con­ dition had greatly improved by the change. Of course he was urged to give a part of his time to his former patients, but he declined, feeling that he must attend to his official duties. Judge Hyde had continued Mrs. Ella Eggleston, Judge Mills' daughter, as probate register. She was later three times elected as probate judge. He appreciated her capability more and more, and knew she could and would take care of the routine work of the office whenever he found it necessary to bt away. Under these conditions his friends and former patients felt that they could ask him to come to their homes, in the southwestern part of the county, in cases of serious illness. It was hard for him to refuse, when his health had greatly improved; but he would never neglect his official duties, and usually managed to go after closing time, or make an early morning call. Roads had been im­ proved so much that in his car he could hurry to the home of some old friend, in case of serious illness. It was friendship, ap­ preciation of their loyalty to him that made him willing to accommodate them. He was always loyal to his friends. He did not need to resume his practice for any financial rewards. He had accumulated ample property for his own and his family needs. But he could not turn down his old friends when they felt they needed his services. You may be sure that Judge Hyde did not neglect his official duties in carrying on this limited practice of his profession. He made an excellent probate judge. He studied and mastered the laws pertaining to his office. And he had a very capable assistant in Mrs. Eggleston. The passing years and the long period of very hard work he had done as a family doctor in so many homes took their toll at last with Dr. Hyde. He was taken with a severe cold. He would have sent one of his patients to bed under such conditions. But the strong will that had carried him through to success in life, kept him at his office when he should have rested. Pneumonia set in, and took him away. Dr. Hyde had made good as a probate judge as well as in his profession. He had lived a clean, good life, had been loyal to his convictions and to his family and friends. He was highly esteemed as a man, as a doctor, and as a public official. Russia being explored at Friday travelogue The mystique and centuries-old lure a Russia will be discovered in the n presentation by Hastings Kiwanis Club « World Travel Series. „ ... The film, called "Russian Rhapsody, be shown Feb 21 at 7 p.m. in the Hasting Central Auditorium. Tickets are $2.50 at u> door. . Included in the film is footage of u* famous city of Leningrad, which probacy personifies Russia and its culture. The □ _ Issac’s Cathedral, a montage of many other historic buildings, as well as rivers, bridges and formal gardens, and the Winter Palace, former residence of the Tsars will be shown. Novgorod, the oldest town in Russia, win also be highlighted. Novgorad, with its age old culture still intact, has many histone fortresses, buildings and churches. Other Russian cities include Vladimir. Susdel and Rostov with their 11th century buildings featuring engineering marvels both old and new. In Uzbekistan the film allows viewers to meet the people, see local dance customs, watcho? ral,?ledmoscluesand mausoleums, cotton Srm° d lhreadir,g craft and visit a beajiS1.?’ the film bares Siberia, with its Th** summer and bitter cold winters, be vp_nar.rator of ‘‘Russian Rhapsody” will as a /h- Lawrence- whose 25-year career tal»n k- 0 and lelevision announcer has cludL w 10 many parls of 0,6 world inBriti?*? JV,estem and Eastern Europe, the Australia8 eS' ^ce’and’ N°rth Africa and ±Wrence became interested in anwuncing while in the Air Force and launched anrtC?r€er at a station in Savannah, Georgia, ", ?ter moved t0 ^Kinaw, Michigan. It as here that Lawrence not only produced ®first two-man, half-hour television “®*^ast in the country, but also was made a wood brother of the Ottawa Indian tribe and *JS.gtven the name Wa-sa-ke-gik, meaning whik 1 Sky” in reverence to his image which they believed "flew through the air.” ta the early 1960s, he was singled out by the Chicago Academy of Radio, Arts, Crafts and Southeastern Elementary Citizenship Honor Roll Mrs. Finnic A.M. Kindergarten Julie Anthony, Bobby Baker, Beau Bar­ num, Matthew Barnum, James Birman, Karen DeMott, Brian Dunkelberger, Tim Easey, Kelly Goddard, Holly Goggins. Greta Higgins, Robby Lake, Jeremy Mallison, Aleisha Miller, Amanda Miller, Genoa Nichols, David Rose, Lesley Thornton, Zak Holston, Robbie Garrett, Doug Varney, Sarah Segar. Mrs. Finnic P.M. Kindergarten Larry Bailey, Heidi Banning, Jacob Carpenter, Tye Casey, Bridget Cook, Jesse Eaton, Robert Hoagewind, Ginger Johnson, Jamie Kirkendall, David Koutz, Crystal Madden, Melissa Meaney, Joshua Richie, Jessica Robinson, Sarah Roush, Travis Smith, Ty Wood, Mark Miller, Alex LaMay, Timothy Rounds, Adam Taylor. Mrs. Evans A.M. Kindergarten Brandon Hammond, Andrea Hass, Max Krebs, Nicole Long, Julie Sherman, Amy Swainston, Matthew Dunklee, Jennifer Rogers, Tennille Walters. Mrs. Evans P.M. Kindergarten Amy Archambeau, Nic Bryan, Billy Carter, Chad Curtis, Gena Duflo, Jason Freeman, Laura McKinney, Jon Merrick, Jessica Merrill, Joshua Newton, Jolene Pasternack, Jessica Price, Carrie Service, Brooke Ulrich, Kristin Vanderbaan. Mrs. Corrigan 1st Grade Jay Bolthouse, Erica Eaton, Martha Gibbons, Shauna Golyer, Joyce Griffith, Brandy Johnson. Robin Moore, Barbie Nelson, Jennifer Shumway, Eric Soya Sara Chaffee. Mrs. Sharpe 1st Grade Amy Doty, David Forsby, Eric Greenfield, Marie Hall, Jermain Halton, Chris Henney, Vanessa Hurless, Nicole Hull, Jeff James, Jason Jordon, Jonnie Laurence, Heather Metzger, Troy Pittelkow, Shannon Mcllvain, David Miller, Erica Miller, Jenny Smith, Ronni Sue Wilson. Mrs. Greggs 1st Grade Joshua Allerding, Maria Cook, Justin Dunkelberger, Tara Edger, Tracy Eggleston, Felicity Graham, Tara Hummell, Brandi Me*-.k, Kristal Yoder, Aaron Haight, David Shaneck, Tabatha D’Agostino, Eric Dale. Mrs. DeWitt 2nd Grade Rickey Argo, Jimmy Arnold, Morgan Brill, Liz Bates, Jaime Brookmeyer, Brian Cotant, Sharon Fields. Chad Greenfield, Teddy Griffith, Ron Hawkins, Carrie Hen­ dershot, Fred Konig, Paul Koutz, Duane Krebs, Russell Madden, Jason Rose, Aaron Schantz. Mrs. Greenfield 2nd Grade Jessie Allerding, Matthew Birman, Ty Boulter, Jason Deal, Nora Hoagewind, Scott Schantz, Jason Merrick, Rachel Wilcox. Mrs. Kent 2nd Grade Amanda Acheson, Anthony Bolthouse, Justin Brehm, James Capers, Richie Haire, Seth Hutchins, Sharyn Kauffman, Melinda Kelly, Woody LaDere, BrandonOrbeck. Eric Palmer, Kerith Sherwood, Katie Van­ derbaan, Jennifer Welcher. Mrs. Baron 3rd Grade Brian Bennett, Brenda Brooks, Shelly Davis, Tammy Davisson, Lisa Emery, Jenny Gardner, Cam Giles, Chad Johncock. Marisa Kelly, Dawn Knickerbocker, Matt Mead, Justin Reid, Tonya Scott, Chad Walden, Lewis Weedall, Brandy Westbrook. Mrs. Johnston 3rd Grade Brice Arentz, Jason Alton, Kari Baker. Julie Blessing, Cal Casey, Charity Cruttenden, Tiffany Everett, Mark Furrow. Stacy Houghlalin, Malt Kirkendall, Sabrina Kosbar, Holly Jo Miller, Jennifer Myers, Angie Rupright, Robert Smith, Jennifer Warren. Mr. Lake ' 4th Grade • Shellie Schantz, Todd Sanlnocencio, April Lake, Billy McMacken, Dana VanNatter, Denna Smith, Tami McCandlish, Shaun Halliburton. Miss Campbell 4th Grade Pete Allerding, Becky Bowers, Rachel Brighton, Tammy Farris, Melanie Hen­ dershot, Mike Herp, Audra Lewis, Joseph Shanneck. ' Mrs. Wilcox 4th-5th Grade Renae Apsey, Deanna Billings, Emily Grabau, Tracy Hall, Jason Harr, Mike Henson, Tim Hass, Becky Huss, Teri Mc­ Candlish, David Soln.«*s, Gordon Tait, Chad Thurber. Mr. Palmer 5th Grade Rusty Bible, Tammy Bridgman, Holly Bryan, Mindy Dale, Teri Eisner, Jeff Furrow, Shane Grabau, Mike O’Grady, Amber Whitney, Jason Wilbur. Mr. Kirkendall 6th Grade Nicole Belson, Tammy Clow, Elicia Lepper, Karla Preston. Amy Risner, Lee Ann Thurber. JOB SPECIALIST This 1930's baseball team descended from a professional team that dis­ banded in 1915 Shown are (front row, from left) Red Harrington, Ken Roush Jim Hines Maurice Roush, (second row, from left) Bill Mahoney. Clayton Brandstetter, Red Cherry, Don Joy, Charlie Leonard, (third row, from leftl Al Brown and Orville Sayles. The Banner wouW like to publish your historical photo. Please submit them at our office, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Sciences for "Best Special News Coverage” following his account of the second NASA space launch. Lawrence's interests include traveling, writing, and filmmaking, and has also produced newsreels, vignettes of aircraft, and commercials, in addition to his travel films. Lawrence recently won first place in a region-wide filmmaking competition for a featurette he wrote, filmed and produced about sailplaning. He is a nationally published free-lance writer covering a variety of topics. He is now host of the “World Adventure Series" TV show, the “Travel Talk" radio show, and is Assistant Curator of Theater Arts at the Detroit In­ stitute of Arts. The First of Michigan Self-Directed, Individual Retirement Portfolio. Professional guidance in selecting the righl IRA investment this year, and every year. • Slocks • Bonds • Mutual Funds • Real Eslate • FDIC and FSLIC Insured Savings Certificates "Why limit yourself lo CD s? With interest rales so low, you’ll never have a betlcr reason to compare." FoM Fira] Call or write ... HARRY W. BOESCH First of Michigan Corp. 29 W. Michigan Mail, Battle Creek, Ml 49017 Phone - 1-800-321-4709 Please send inc information on the First ol Michigan Sell-Directed, Individual Retirement Portfolio. Name--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address —— ---------------------— --------------------------- City--------------------------------------- ------ Stale--------------Zip----------------Day Phone________________ Fvcning Phone ----------------------------- I My tOM Rep. is------------------------ -------------------- •------------ -------------- I do nol have an FQM account Q The fabulous JCPenney Spring & Summer Catalog Plus a $5 certificate So much, for only $4 Immediate opening for job specialist under direction of Deputy Director of Operations. Will be responsible for outreach, recruitment, selec­ Hastings’early 193ty baseball team - The ancient buildings at Vladimir, Russia, are among the sights featured in ‘Russian Rhapsody’, produced and narrated by Ken Lawrence. The show is part of the Hastings Kiwanis World Travel Series. tion ond counseling various employment program participants. Must be good with people and willing to make a commitment to the program. Salary $14,800 plus benefits. Interested parties Just when you need it the most, we bring you a breath of Spring. It's the JCPenney Spring and Summer Catalog with a $5 money-saving certificate lor jusl $4 You'll find page after sizzling page ol up-lo-the minute fashions, famous name fashions like Halston III*. Mary McFadden"’, Lee Wnght. Stafford •. St. John's Bay *. Levi's *. and more. For all the days of fun ahead, there's our wide array of sporting goodo. Elegant home furnishings. The latest m electronics. And so much more. Shop by phone. And charge it. You II get speedy delivery, too, whether to your nearest JCPenney store, or. for just a few dollars more, to your home Coming soon to your neares’ JCPenney Catalog Department Hl ""JOBHr] Shop-by-phone 945-3603 The JCPenney Catalog DOWNTOWN HASTINGS apply in person at... Mid Counties Employment & Training Consortium 329 N. BROADWAY — HASTINGS EQLM f C 1985 J C Penney Company Inc �Page 8— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 20,1986 Deadly free throw shooting key to victory___ Saxons ease past Delton, 73-68, Tuesday night by Steve Vedder Sizzling free throw shooting helped Hastings choke off several late Delton rallies Tuesday night as the Saxons hung on for a tight 73-68 win over the Panthers. The win was Hastings second in 3 games and the team’s sixth in its last 9. The Saxons are now 6-11 on the year. The loss was the hardluck Delton team’s sixth in a row as the Panthers’ record dropped to 3-12. Trailing 52-50 after 3 quarters, the Saxons grabbed the lead 60-59 on a basket by Mike Brown off a missed free throw with 3:49 togo and then proceeded to put on a charity stripe shooting clinic to starve off the Panthers. Hastings hit 17-of-20 freebies the last 8 minutes with Andy Jenkins nailing 8-of-9 and Brown adding 4-of-i. For the game Hastings was 23-of-30 as compared to 10-of-12 for Delton. Those statistics were the difference in the game, said Hastings Coach Dennis O’Mara. •We kind of struggled, but we came through with the free throws in the end," he said. "All the players that had to come through, did come through. We ended the game on a positive note." Delton Coach Paul Blacken, whose team was coming off a close 71-64 loss against Middleville on Monday, wasn't about to make excuses for his team, but said the schedule hasn't worked in the Panthers favor. It was the team's sixth game in the last 12 days "We were a little tired." said Blacken. ’They' < Hastings) were belter in terms of the experience factor There were several key times in the game when we had turnovers and you can’t do that. “I was proud of our effort, but we still don't do the right things at the crucial times. We’re just not good enough at this point to over­ come that." It did look for 3 quarters, however, like Delton would spring one of the big upsets of the area prep season. Clinging to that 52-50 lead at the start of the fourth quarter, the Panthers were outscored 8-2 the first 4 minutes to lose their lead. Saxon JV win streak ends at 16 with loss Albion Wildcats Hastings' Nick Willison (30) bumps heads with Delton's Shawn O'Meara. The Saxons defeated the Panthers 63-58, the Panthers' sixth straight loss. Sports Volleyball district pairings announced; Saxon spikers split two league matches Hastings’ volleyball team tuned up (or the districts last week by splitting matches with Harper Creek and Marshall. The Saxons lost to Harper Creek 15-9,15-€, but beat Marshall 154, 6-15, 154. Hastings coach Kelly Yarger said her team played as well as they have the last couple weeks. "We played good in both games," said Yarger. "We had a few lapses in the second game against Marshall, but that's about it." Sue Meyers had 10 points and 2 kills against Marshall while Tracy Heath chipped in 8 points. Suzie Carlson had 7 points, 3 kills and an ace. Brenda Morgan added 7 points including 3 blocks and 2 aces. Vai Dakin and Meyers had 3 points against the Beavers. The team also participated in the Belding Invitational. Hastings lost to Belding 10-15,5- 15; split with Lakewood 8-15, 15-11; beat Holton 15-15,15-6; and lost to Wyoming Park 17-19, 10-15. For the day, Morgan had 24 points, 7 aces, 3 kills and 2 blocks. Carlson had 17 points, 12 kills and 2 aces. The team's district pairing and dates were also announced last week. After a bye from the pre-districts, the Saxons will take on the winner of the Charlotte-Plainwell match on March 1 at 11:30 a m. in Hastings. If the Saxons win that game, they’ll play in the semi-finals at 1 p.m. and then in the finals at 2:30 p.m. All games will be played at Hastings High School. Other teams in Hastings' bracket include Wayland and Otsego. The other bracket includes Caledonia, Portland, and Delton. Allegan and Lakewood play a pre-district game. It was a successful Parents' Night Tuesday as the Saxons won for the second time In three starts In a 73-68 conquest of Delton. Hastings plays at Sturgis Friday. Lumipallo Ski Race this Saturday at Charlton Park The 5th Annual Lumipallo Cross Country Ski Races will be held at Historic Charlton Park Village, on Saturday, Feb. 22. Ski racing over the scenic terrain for malesand females of all ages begins at 10:30 a.m. with the 5K and continues with the 10K at 11:30 a.m. Skiers may preregister by sending $6 to Charlton Park or register for $8 on race day beginning at 9:30 a.m. Children's preregistration fee (under 16) is $4 and $6 race day. Family rate is $14 for preregistration and $16 on race day. Awards will be given to the top three finishers, male and female. After the races, there will be open skiing. Lumpipalo means “snow ball" in Finnish and the co-sponsors of the race, the Thor­ napple Valley Bikers Club hope the entire family wi’l enjoy this great winnertime event. The park museum will be open as a war­ ming shelter where everyone can enjoy the exhibits and warm refreshments. Charlton Park is located on M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. For more in­ formation call 616-945-3775. Three Saxon grapplers earn trips to this weekend’s Class B regional action Three Hastings wrestlers have qualified for this weekend’s rcgionals thus placing them one final step from the mecca of prep wrestlers — the state meet. Senior Archie Leatherman at 138 and senior Floyd Gates at 155 along with Junior Rob Redman at 132 all placed in the top 4 of their respective weight classes in last Saturday's districts to earn the regional nods. Leatherman and Gates took thirds while Redman placed fourth. Leatherman, who was seeded No. 1, upped his team-leading mark to 33-4-1 by winning 3 of 4 matches. He pinned his first 2 opponents, but was upset 11-4 by the fifth seed who eventually won the tournament "He had an extra tough weight class," said Hastings Coach Dave Furrow. Leatherman won the Twin Valley as well as Delton and Middleville Invitational and placed third in the L.H. Lamb Tournament. Gates, 34-5-1, also won a league title as well individual championships at Middleville and Delton while placing third at Hastings. Gates lost to a Wayland wrestler whom he had beat earlier in the season. In fact. Gates led 9-4 in that match before losing 134. Even so, Gates won 3 of 4 matches. Redman, who was seeded fifth, lost to a returning state champion. His record heading into the regionals is 24-8-1. Furrow said he doesn’t quite know what to expect at this year's regionals. "I haven't seen the results of the other districts,” he said. “I couldn’t begin to guess." 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Activities will be volleyball, basketball, rollerskating (bring your own skates), folk dancing, and old time movies. For more information, contact tb> YMCA at 945-4574. Tumbling Classes: At the cost of $7.50 per session, the 6-week class will be held at Northeastern gym starting the week of April 4. Classes will be for those in KindergJun through First Grade and will be offered in the following areas: Beginning 13-3-45) Advance Beginning (3:45-4:30) rn' lermediate <4.30-5:15). There will also be a Tiny Tots class • for those 2-3 year olds ® parent from 5:15-5:45) and a preschool da. from 5:45-6:15 for 6 year olds or those notvS in school. Pre-registration is required and eachch. has a limited enrollment. Call instructor J Cummins 963-1760 or the YMCA for m ° information. To register send your rZu name, class enrolled for. and check!"5 YMCA, 520 E. Francis. Hastings. l0: Satiatacbon guaranteed or your money back c Soars. Rotbuck and Co.. IMS Girls volleyball: For grades 54. pu,, will be put on teams supervised by 02ers more volunteer coaches Teams will Albion ended the Hastings junior varsity basketball team's winning streak at 16 last Saturday by topping the Saxons 7745. The Wildcats hit 57 percent (31-o(-54) from the field, added 15-of-18 free throws, and outrebounded the Saxons 37-17. Albion led only 30-28 at the half, but broke the game open with a 22-14 third period advantage. Kent Gee led the Saxons with 23 and Rob Longstreet added 14. On Tuesday night Hastings raised its record to 17-1 overall and 11-1 in the Twin Valley with a 86-53 thrashing of Delton. The Saxo ns led 48-23 at the half and cruised the rest of the way. Gee led 5 players in double figures with 24 points. Mark Atkinson added 14, Drew Walker 14, Mark Matthews 13 and Scott Weller 11. Last Friday Hastings swept past Hillsdale 65-37. The Saxons led 134 after one period, but began scoring off their prqss in the second period and led 34-15 at the half. Gee tossed in 16 points and Matthews 14. LEADING SCORERS and AREA STANDINGS... TWIN VALLEY New weight equipment available for public use The new weight training equipment recently donated to Hastings High School by way of the Dallas Cowboys and Universal will be opened for public use starting March 3. The facility is located behind the north balcony in the Hastings High School gym and will be under the direction of the Hastings Adult Education Office. The area will be open from 6:304:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and will feature supervised instruction. A charge of $3 per night or $20 per week will be charged. There will be shower and locker room facilities available. on Feb. 26 and March 5. Teams will also practice form 7:30-7:45 p.m. on March 12, 19 and 26. Matches will be played March 12, 19 and 26. Each match will consist of 2 games. The cost is $10 per person and includes long sleeve team jersey, certificate and patch. There will be a required meeting on Feb. 13 at 7 p m. in the junior high music room for parents. Volleyball clinic: For girls grades 74. The clinic will be held Feb. 24-March 14 from 3­ 4:30 p.m. in the junior high west gym. Volleyball skills, fundamentals, and drills will be emphasized. AU girls interested in participating in the clinic must bring the parents permission slip to the first day of practice. YMCA Indoor Youth Soccer: Starting Saturday, March 1, and continuing until March 29 (no meeting on March 22), the YMCA-Youth Council will be starting its Saturday morning indoor soccer league. The program will be held at the Hastings Jr. High West Gym. Participants should enter the Continued on next page— SAXON SPORTS ...next week! February 21 VOLLEYBALL at Lakeview..................... 5-30 D m February 21 BASKETBALL at Sturgis...................... 6 00 n m February22 WRESTLING Regionals.......... io-3Oam February 28 BASKETBALL Harper Creek . ’’ 6:OO n m February 28 WRESTLING - State Finals ........ owp.m. March 1 Coldwater.................................. n-1 (15-2) Lakeview....................................... 9-3(12-5) Marshall......................................... 7 4(1U) Sturgis.............................................7-5(11-6) Albion................................................ 5-6 (7-8) Hastings.......................................... 4-7(6-10) Harper Creek................................. 3-9(6-11) Hillsdale........................................ 0-11(3-12) SMAA Words for the Ys Washer. 1-speed. 2-cycles. Set water level high or low White Electric dryer. Preset temperature Several drying cycles While After Brown s clutch basket at 3:49, Brown and Jenkins added 2 free throws each to up the Hastings lead to 64-59 with 1: 33 to go But Delton's bull-like center. Shawn O Meara, hit a 3-point play to slice the margin to 6442. After Brown and Delton's Ed Ringler traded field goals. O’Meara again closed the gap to 2 at 68-66 with a basket. But Broun and Jenkins sank 4 more free throws in the last 30 seconds and Hastings hung on for the 73-68 win. For the game. Brown finished with 29 points. The red-hot sophomore guard had averaged 30.7 points over his last 3 games prior to Delton. Jenkins wound up with 18 points, all but 2 in the second half. Dan Willison added 14 points. Ringler led Delton with 26 points and O’Meara scored 21. Tony Finn chipped in 8, all in the first half. Led by 12 points from Ringler, Delton played Hastings even the first quarter, 19-19. The Panthers outscored Hastings 18-13 in the second period for a 37-32 halftime lead. Hastings outscored the visitors 10-2 to open the third period to grab a 42-39 lead with 4:56 to go. But O’Meara and Ringler led a 13-8 Delton surge the rest of the way to lead 52-50 as the final period opened. Statistically, Hastings wound up 25-of46 (38 percent) from the floor while Delton was a sizzling 29-of-54 ( 54 percent). Led by O'Meara, Delton also enjoyed a 30­ 25 rebounding advantage, but in the end the Panthers couldn't overcome the Saxon free throw advantage. Hastings plays at Sturgis on Friday before closing out its regular season on Feb. 28 at home against Harper Creek. Delton hosts Mattawan Friday, travels to MiddleviUe on Feb. 25, and closes up at home against Galesburg-Augusta on Feb. 28. VOLLEYBALL - Districts (Hastings) Bronson........................................ 100(14-4) Olivet................................................. 8-3(12-4) St. Philip...........................................6-4 (10-8) Bellevue...........................................46(7-10) Pennfield........................................ 4-6(6-10 Maple Valley..................................36(4-13) Springfield.......................................1-9(4-11) LEADING SCORERS Brown, Hastings.................. 17-389-22.9 O Mara, Lakewood............. 17-336-19 8 Ringler Delton...................... 16-265-166 /7 Slple, Maple Valley.............. 17 267-15.7 .. a Gearhart, Maple Valley... 17-250-14 7 Fox. Middlevine.....................15-204-136 Shellenbarger, Lakewood 17-215-12 6 .J Jenkins, Hastings................ 17-212-12 5 /V Junior High cage teams finish third at invitational Th.. PennfeH InviUlionxI who *“d lo,> 10 in H potato aSi"5^e,r To»v»k»«<i Hubbert scored 8 added 6 tree throw 6 reboun'ls. Scott and J“mi' MurPhy e all-tournament team. �Atkinson named to play in all-star cage contest Hastings* Amy Atkinson has been chosen to play in the Michigan Coaches Association All-Star game Friday, June 13 at the Central Michigan. Atkinson, who was recently selected the Associated Press All-State Academic team for the second lime, led the Saxons in scoring Bowling results <20.7). assists «70). rebounding <10.01. and field goal percentage <53> Atkinson is a two-time AP All-Stater, who scored 1.327 points in 64 varsity games She was also captain of the Twin Valley team her junior and senior years. Andn. Hastings. . Amy Atkinson Scoreboard HlghSchool Indoor Soccer SCndlne. Wilton. Schimmel.... GAME RESULTS... Trocy 8 vs. Wilsons Team 3. Outdoor Soccer - The YMCA-Youth Council are now taking registrations for the spring and fall outdoor soccer program. The spring season will start on May 3 and end on June 7 (No meeting on May 24). The fall program will start on Sept. 20 and end on Oct. 18. The program is open to any boy or girl who will be in the following grades in the fall of 1986: Kindergarten thru 8th grade. Those who are presently in the 8th grade may play in the spring then in the fall participate in the high school varsity program. This year there will be a special league for girls only in the 5-6 Hoi,,ngs Bowl j4Mhrvlc7 MC Sporting Goods 35 .i-56 .. ..... — —’. M Hoy wood 157 J Blough 166 S nett )95>-B Bowcion 158 F-Deloot 146 M Ben mon 1U Jenkin« ’33. K. Honeysett 146 K For- HIGHGawfc Keeler i a. n grade and in the 7-8 grade league Games will be played on Saturday mornings at Tyden Park and at Northeastern School. The cost of the program is $15 and includes participation for both seasons, a team shirt, a patch (for the fall) and a certificate for the spring. Scholarships are available upon request. To participate all players are required to return the registration form that your child brought home from school. Ad­ ditional forms can be obtained from the YMCA or your schools principals office. Registrations must be returned to the YMCA office no later than March 22. Those registering after the deadline will be put on a waiting list until space is available and will have to supply their own T-shirt. Send registrations to520 E. Francis, Hastings. For more information contact the YMCA at 945­ 4574. JH,<HHWSELo D\Ke,,ey 'W 544 P G«y’78'5’3 233-545 n 169'463 6. Wilson 180-445 L Tilley Cole IV ^Or’wonl 55 437 J Morgan 171-454 5 Cole 1B4.507;; P. Wr.ght 149-409 Rec. No. 3 J'.°T"i^........... Shuster that putting Parish in prison would create guilt feelings in the victims and in­ terfere with counseling efforts, he said. “They tell me that they want you available so that you can help convince (the victims) that it wasn’t their fault,’’ Shuster told Parish. “The court has studied this file many, many times," Shuster told Parish. "On the 17th of January we came in for the original sentencing. My thoughts were filled with the belief that the only thing to do with you was to have you castrated and put away for life. “But the law prohibits castration and in this instance the maximum (punishment) of the law is 10-15 years. “I was faced at that time with the recommendation by all these people that you be kept in jail and not put in prison.’’ JAuto............. Legal Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING • AMENDMENTS COUNTY OF BARRY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on February 24. 1986 ot 7:30 p.m. in the County Commissioner's Room. County Annex Building. 117 S. Broad­ way. Hostings Michigan. Th* subject of th* public hear­ ing will be the consideration of the following amendments to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance. Map Change • Z 86 I Request to re rone th* following described property. Northwest fractional z. of Sec. 18. T3N. R8W. lying North and West of State Street; also that part ol the West fractional % of the Southwest fractional % of Sec. 7. South of the center of Thornapple River, except com­ mencing in the center of West State Street at the Southeast corner ol the West % ol the Northwest fractional % of Sec. 18 T3N. R8W. thence West 273 It.. North Io right ol way of Michigan Central Railroad, thence East 273 ft. to the 1/8 line, thence South on the 1'8 line to beginning; also except com­ mencing ot a point 329 ft. North for beginning, thence North 33 ft.’. thence Southwesterly South o point 100 It. from beginning, thence Easterly to beginning. Also except, o parcel of land in the Northwest 7. ol Sec. 18. T3N. R8W, described os follows: Com­ mencing al the West % post of said section; thence North 00 West, along the West line of Sec. the tongent survey line cf West Stole Street (M-37 and M 43) ond the true place of beginning; or kJ transfer stations with greater than ten cubic yards capacity placed upon permanent slabs, provided that all applicable regulations of the Stale of Michi­ gan are complied with. (Except os regulated in Section 6.17 O.) Junk yards, salvage yards, pub­ lic dumps and sanitary landfills shall hove an eight foot fence erected, surrounding the peri­ meter of the property, prior to operating the business. e. Permanent sawmill opera­ tions. (Except portable sawmills operating for no longer than 30 days in a sixty day period ot any lofed in Section 6.17 D.) Interested persons desiring to seconds West. 344.70 ft., more portunity to be heard at the former Michigan Central Rail- along said North line of the for­ mer Michigan Central Railroad 416 ft. more or less to said West line of Sec. 18; thence South 00 degrees 47 minutes 55 seconds. East, along said West section line 344.70 ft. more or loss to the place ol beginning. Also: that part of the Southeast %. of Sec. 12. T3N, R9W. lying south ond east of the river. Hastings Twp. The amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance ar* available for public inspec­ tion ot the Barry County Plan­ ning Office. 117 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan between the Monday through Friday. Please phone H.F. Botlcher. Interm Director at 948-4830 lor further information. Norvol E. Thaler Barry County Clerk (2-20) 135^ N ”J5M c 54^ I e 563: J Bornhart 207-550: J. Ysborne III GieiJ’ . '<r 204 547 D 201-534. J. M3 D. Callihan 202-528. H. Overholt 5U D o o °"'t’ 532 ” Wo<«« 5,4 T 5'3- o. AAcBrian 509 MochneRoom 406 Chrome Room Viking McOonolds Office Leftovers 3)8% HIGH GAMES ANO SERIES A Miller 235 579. W B.rmon 560. B Hester Iy 208-557; G. Gollneck 547 J. Smith 523; W. Beck 516; R. Sei leek 200-514. Car strikes tree last week, woman injured A patch of ice was blamed for an accident last Thursday morning that injured a Freeport woman. Vivian I. Yarger. 48. of 1596 E. Broun Road, suffered chest injuries when the car she was driving slid off Freeport Road west of North Broadway into a tree, Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. The accident occurred at 9:45 a.m. Deputies said Yarger was westbound on Freeport Road when her vehicle hit a patch of ice and she lost control, sliding 60 feet into a large tree on the north side of the road. Yarger was admitted to Pennock Hospital where she was ‘ * J and released ' * early * treated this week. From 1-1 ... 57-39 ...... 56-40 53% -38% ......... 5046 Hecker Agency Hastings Bowl Gravelies Market 40-42 Welton s inc. Gillons Const D J Electric. Farrells Heating Nashville Auto .40-52 Lyons Excavating 34-62 Medicci Cor* Facility33%-62% HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... C Cuddohee 188 F Cuddohee 146 B Thomason 169. J. McMillon 226 C. Miller 166, C. Hartwell 191; S. Matthew* 174; S Jackson 211; J. Decker 198; T. Christopher 191 -549. S. Hort 181-492: S. Drake 177; D. Snyder 199-525; I. Elliston 215-550. E. Ulrich 179. J. Elliston 169; J. Koetje 179-481; J. Richardson 189; H. Coenen 184 K. Christopher 181; D. Brewer 189; R. Perry. Bobs Restouront Host.ngs Bowl.. Hastings Flower Shop Ari Meode Auto Sales .52%-43% Champion Tox Service Mex.con Connexion.... Deweys Auto Body County Seat lounge ... 46-50 Mtche'ob........................ Dennis Hubei Triple A............................................. 4S-51 Volley Realty................................... .............. 45-SI Cinder Drugs.................................. ............................ 45-51 Girrboch *........................................ .......................... 44 52 Sir * Her........................................... ................. 31%-S4% Trowbridge Service..................... ............................40-96 Alflen A Assoc33%-62% HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... 5. Trowbridge 162; J. Blough 171; L. Bornum 203; L. Fischer 163; B Jones 166 0 Loltus 180. K. Hanford 166; G Nichols 193; S. Slocum 168; K. Baker 176; S. Hanford 184; D. Snyder 179; S. Smith 155; B. Gulch 159; E. Ullrch 177. S. Wilt 182: W. Hull 165; F. Ruthruff 205; S. Merrill 174; F. Schneider 166; M. Gordenskl 162; K. Keeler 182. SPLITS COVERTED... P. Higgins 3-10. Thura. A.M. Lilly's Alley. .55 Mode O Day Provincial No. 1 Gdlors Const... Hummers Russ s Goh .45% Handy s locker Vorney s Stables 36-52 .31% 56% HIGH GAMES... M. Snyder 203. S. Pennington 180. T Christopher 186 M Swift 166; B. Moody 237; B. Hathowoy 180. D. long 168; D. Burns 156; J. SanSincincio 144; R. Mize 150: S. Lambert 160: C. Trumbell 134; L. Johnson 128. B. Vrogingewey 167; M. Brimmer 146 P. Fisher 163; P. Frederickson 170; P. O'Heron 135; N. Hummel 162; B. Blakley 174. P. Cronlnger 151; V. Utter 153; O. Gillons 162; R. Reichard 135: S. Breitner 158: N. Taylor 170: K. Hanford 188. HIGH SERIES...M. Snyder 554; S. Pennington 522; T. Christopher 504; M. Swift 477; P. O Heron 367; N. Taylor 496; K. Hanford 469. SPLITS CONVERTED... B Blakeley 5-7 and 5-10; P. O'Heron 5-7-9; O. Gillons 3-7-10; Morlen* Lyttle 3-7-10; K. Hanford 3-10. Middle Villa Lanes Thur. Midnight Mixed Th* Terminators.25-11 Pin Hoods.... High Roller*. E-Z Pick Up................................. ............................... 20-16 More Beer ................................................................ 20-16 last Coll....................................... ................................. 16-20 Hammer city.............................. .............. .....15-21 Misfits........................................... . ...............................14-22 FWK.............................................. .................. ;............ 14-22 Triple Adion14-22 No Nome*9%-26% HIGH GAMES AND SERIES 0 Monnl 224-579; D. Word 191-532: G. Smith 198-557; C. Sprogue 203 532; N. Wilson 190-503: D. Muoridge 190-548; J. Morble 503. Tues. Mixed ..18-6 ..16-8 ..15-9 .14-10 .12-12 Hostings Fiber Gloss.. Formula Realty Holltfox Snowplowing Woodland Solee Shedgel I Well Drilling Moor* Solee .10-14 ..9-15 Riverbend Travel. Provincial No. 2 Irene's Beauty Shop. .38% Bosley'* ...38 Sisters GOOD GAMES... P. Fisher 172; S. Beachnar 148; O. Gillons 178; C. Hawkins 169; M. Dull 159; P. Service 198; P. Beach 155; J. McKeough 161; S. Peak* 177; L. Johnson 136; S. Johnson 177; C. Benner 152. HIGH SERIES AND GAMES... M. Atkinson 211-578; K. Forman 208-507; P. Champion 191-508; J. McMillon 212 571; S. VanDenBurg 199-529; I. Stamm 179 460;. M. Snyder 168-482; M. Slfljnbroachor 180 459; K. Wyerman 132-382. z HIGH GAAAES AND SERIES MEN O. Keast 177-499; F. Corkins 194; S. Cooper 197-507; R. Eaton 201-539; B. Madden 557; P. Scobey 506: D. Costeleln 190-519; M. Norris 199-511; T. Cheesemon 164-458; 8. RuthuH 229-623; D Hof»man 258-560; D. Tolles 254-608; B. Johnson 220-501. HIGH GAMES AND SERIES WOMEN ... J. Everetl 156-424; B. Blakely 197; A. Wilcox 441. SPLITS CONVERTED... J. Everett 6-7; A. Wilcox 3-7-10. JCPenney Celebrates 55’ High Range • Fully Insured Workman’s Compensation Phone ... 721-3318 or 962-7854 • 24 hrs. — Bonfield — Quilt Contest Pick up your official entry form today. You could win one of 80 S500 JCPenney g ♦ t certificates Just enter one quilt square. I3"x13“. of an original design, or a totally original use o. interpretation of a traditional pattern when best expresses the there A Celebration of American Style' Winning qunt squares wi« be assembled into five finished quJts which writ be displayed at The Great American Quilt Festival m New York City April 24-27.1966 The contest S sponsored in cooperation with the Museum of American Folk Art Entries must be rece ved by March 1. 1986 Pick up an official entry form and complete contest rules at your nearest JCPenney today l> is CUT THIS AD OUT AND SAVE! Special "Before the Game”.., CHILI SUPPER JCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS Friday, February 28,1986 Sponsored by... Hastings township Allien t Assoc AMEIUCAN STM E — We do the complete job — OFFICIAL ZONING MAP 60-28 52 36 ‘Birds Of # featter Meet together Dowling. Michigan ~1 Art Meode More Phormocy SHARE THE JOY OF THE PRECIOUS MOMENTS “ COLLECTION WITH Expert Tree & Stump Removal Trimming & Cabling A Wed. P.M. Bowling League ikJ.Tir* CLYDE SMITH - TREEMAN Z-86-1 67-29 Mon. Mixers ......... 14-10 10%. 13% Hastings Mfg. Co. Shuster said he adjourned the sentencing because “in the face of all this intelligent guidance I believed it was my duty to find out why these people who work in my area were trying to tell me to do something I didn’t wish to do." Shuster said he talked later to others in the field and was advised that in these kinds of cases, victims often feel they are partly to blame for the occurrence. “They tell me that if they have a (per­ petrator) who admits he’s totally to blame and helps (the victims) to understand that, then he can help them exonerate their guilL" “It’s a strange thing that these (victims) should experience guilt," he said. “One of the cruelest parts (of this type of crime) is that (the victims) themselves leel a responsibility for the occurrence." Shuster said Friday that he had "a lot of trouble accepting all of that advice." He said the incident was not isolated one, but took place over a six-year span. It was “repetitive planned conduct," he said, and was "absolutely despicable." “In the instance of a child abuse. " he said, "as these young (victims) mature, they may some day wish to marry They will have to overcome in every instance what (Parish) did to them." Shuster said that he chose jail instead of prison because "if there is something that this court can do to assist (the victims) this court must try. I believe that is where the duty lies at this point" Shuster warned Parish that “if you so much as touch (the victims) or anyone else you will go to prison." Also, he said to Parish, "all we have to have is a report back that you are not 100 percent with the (therapy) program and you will go to prison." Shuster said that Fridty’s sentencing of Parish was “the first time since I’ve been on this job that we’ve gone on the underside of the (state sentencing) guidelines." Guidelines call for a minimum of two to four years in prison. Shuster asked Parish to speak on his own behalf al the sentencing and Parish said "it’s hard for me *.o speak I don't know how to find the woids." He told Shuster that "I think I need to |xj where I can get out as soon as possible so 1 can be cured and learn how to handle it." Catcode Home Improvement MRWWo Judge gives convicted molester jail Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Sinister sentenced convicted molester David L. Parish Friday to a year in Barry County Jail and five years probation, saying he will keep Parish out of prison so Parish can help with his victims* therapy. Shuster said he handed out the jail sen­ tence instead of prison confinement because several agencies had recommended such action. Parish, 35, of 1218 Oak, Johnstown Township, could have received from 10 to 15 years in prison for his offense, second degree criminal sexual conduct, to which he pled guilty December 13. Shuster said that protective services, the prosecutor’s office and others encouraged him not to send Parish to prison. YWCA sexual abuse counselors advised Bowlerettes 55 >-36 52 > 39 , J G Stock Form Hoit Cor* Center Words for the Y’s, cont West Gym doors off Park Street. 5-6 Grades will meet from 8:30-9:30 ; 3-4 graders from 9:45-10:45; and 2nd Graders from 11-12. 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To receive this delightful collectible, visit our Gift Giver ■Address------- State-----------Phone( Application expires December 31.1986 STEARNS (517) 371-5894 BF �Page 10— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 20,1986 1620 Hastings teachers spend a day behind the desk by Tim Smith Inside the Hastings High School auditorium Monday 180 Hastings teachers sat and watched a grown man crawl around the stage, describing how a child sees the world while growing up. Minutes later the teachers listened at­ tentively to a horror story of a person drinking battery acid because he was unable to deal with the problems brought on by his drug addiction. Both of these very different incidents were part of the Hastings school systems Teacher Development Day which took place at the high school Monday. The two decriptions above were taken from the Keynote addresses on •‘Student Self-esteem’’ and ‘‘Substance Abuse” which were presented to the entire Hastings staff in the morning. Later in the day, teachers were able to attend smaller conferences in areas such as computers, art, dylexia, child development, assertive discpline and areas dealing with teaching strategies. The series of lectures and small groups is the first development day, administrators are able to remember, arranged for the Hastings teachers exclusively. The person in the administration responsible for the programs success is Earl Newman. Newman coordinated the event with a teacher committee and worked during the seminar to insure everything ran smoothly. “I think this is going great, everyone seems to be interested and enthused about the programs,” he said. The day began with Dr. Richard Konieczka. of Kalamazoo Community College, addressing the topic of self-esteem for professionals and students. His message was designed to help the teachers un­ derstand and capitalize on the link between self-esteem and performance in the classroom. Konieczka spoke dynamically about the child and the self-esteem problems created both at home and in the classroom. Often times his points were illustrated from the . childs point of view by crawling on the floor, kneeling or relating several of his own childhood experiences that relate to self­ esteem. His main point seemed to center on the fact that children have three basic “Life Positions” and these can many times be determined by body stances and overall attitudes the children display. The three Konieczka descirbed were (from child viewpoint): "I’m not OK, you are OK": where the child has a low self-concept and he views peers, and teachers as much better than him or her. The second concept was ‘Tm OK, you are not OK": This has the child as much better Love a Care Bear Dustin Humford of Alqonquin Lake, sits a top his "Love-a-Lot” snow Care Bear he and Deb Humford built Monday afternoon following the weekend snow storm that dumped 4.5 Inches of snow in the Hastings area. Deb said the Care Bear took about three hours to construct, but with the warm tempatures Tuesday and Wednesday, his melting may be In the near future. than peers, with a constant need to express that feeling. The third concept was “I’m not OK, you are not OK": This concept, Konieczka said, usually found the child in jail as an adult. “It is very tough growing up," Konieczka said. "There are all sorts of pressures, that children are unable to understand and deal with.” The subject of “substance abuse in the schools", followed the self-esteem talk. Several speakers from around the state spoke to the teachers. Dave Chadderdon from the Barry County Substance Abuse Services, along with Mary Morin, executive director of the Michigan Division of National Council on Alcoholism, spoke to the teachers about the many problems facing teachers and students alike with drugs in the schools. “One of the biggest problems we deal with, is the denial that goer on. Parents pretend it isn’t there. They say 'it isn't my kid, it can’t happen to my kid’, but it can happen to anyone," Chadderdon said. Chadderdon went on to quote recent statistics that were undertaken at Western Michigan University with 800 Barry County Students, 400 of which were from Hastings. He stated that 70 percent of the students said alcohol was "easy" to obtain; 59 percent said speed was “easy" to get and 54 percent said alcohol use among students was high— than it was the previous year. Forty perce said they had a friend with an alcot problem and 41 percent they had a friei with some kind of drug problem. Chadderdon even went further to state th “those are probably conservative figures He also said that he was very pleased wi the education program at Hastings schoo “This school system has a model plan f drug education to evaluate and address t problem, you aren't burying your heads the sand and that is good. There is a prel comprehensive approach here at Hasting and you have come a long way to solvi some of the problems, ” he said. Morin, of the MDNCA, spoke mainly of t problems facing society with alcohol a diction. She saw the problem centering on the w; society views alcohol and is accepting of consequences. "Kids need to know what the messag are. We need to tell them that social drug u has increased, and this drug use pattern h been taught by our generation. So when i ask where they learn all this, I think i ought to look in the mirror” Morin said. Following the overall discussion of sx stance abuse with the entire staff, sevei members got into smaller groups to disci the drug problem. Chalterdon was very pleased with I results of the program. “I think we did real well in establishing role. The main role is to break down t barriers of denial, and work at getting reaction. Get them to ask themselves what happening inside, and begin to rethink some things," he said. Along with talks on self-esteem, and substance abuse there were several other programs for the teachers to attend on a sign-up basis. This was run on a seminar format throughout the afternoon. Some of the programs included “The Gesell Model” which is a study of kin­ dergarten program and the development stages that the children progress through; “Teaching to the Right Hemisphere" which explained the efforts of many educators to improve the thinking of the right side of the brain with an emphasis on teaching motor skills, reading math and spelling, “Art in the elementary school” which focused on desireahle goals and objectives for art in­ struction in the elementary classroom and a section of "Questioning strategies” which helps the teachers structure questions that are designed io elicit higher level thinking. Members of the elgth grade Hastings Band who recieved awards at the band festival were (Front row) Tim Atkinson, Lori Hubbell, Jennifer Schimmel, Brett Laubaugh, Jeff Baxter. (Middle row) Mara Seuss, Melissa Belson, Ed Zurface, Lisa Kelly, Cindy Wood, Lori Courtney, Karen McCulllgh, (Back row) Karen Hamilton, Joe Mart la, Tom Vos, Tim Cruttenden, Rose Anger and Jeff Gibson. 1 Members of the seventh grade band who recieved awards were:(Front row) Joe Williams, Martha Craven and Kamel DeGoa. (Middle row) Jeff Hoxworth, Jane Quick, Kim Knight, Bobbi Jo Nelson, Blake Green. (Back row) Clndl Purglel, Nikki Kuhn, Maxine Stanton, El lisa Kelley, Matt Mlles and Sammy Kosbar. Hastings Jr. High bands compete in district solo, ensemble festival Members of the Hastings Junior High bands were participants in the Michigan Band and Orchestra Association, District Ten, Solo and Ensemble Festival. The Festival was Saturday, Feb. 8 at Crestwood Middle School in Grand Rapids. Students could participate as soloists or ensemble members. The students were then evaluated on tone production, intonation, rhythm, technique and interpretation of their per­ formance. Each event was rated I through V on the level of the performance with an option of no rating, comments only were also available. Is there a wedding in your plans for 1986? If so, watch for “Bride’s World” — a separate bride’s album coming out with the February 25th issue of the Reminder. This special bride’s album gives you ail the information you’ll need to make your wedding plans and to set up a home. “Bride’s World” will have complete planning charts for your wedding, dresses, photographer, invitations, florist, catering, etc. It will also contain a bride’s and groom’s planning calen­ dar and lots of information on services you’ll need and where they can be obtained. “Bride’s World” is a special supple­ ment you’ll want to use and keep. Watch for it Feb. 25, 1986, exclu­ sively with the Hastings Reminder. 555 Students from Hastings receiving first division ratings (I) were Tom Wiswell, trombone; Tim Cruttenden, trombone; Lori Courtney, clarinet; Lisa Keley, flute; Nikki Kuhn, piano; Lori Hubbell, baritone; Geoff Gibson, snare; JoeMarfia, tenor saxophone; Blake Green, snare; Brett Laubaugh, trumpet; Mara Suess and Cindy Wood, flute duet. Receiving second divisions (II) were Karen McCullough, trumpet; Michelle Zurface, flute; Rose Anger, bass clarinet; Cindy Purglel clarinet; Jane Quick, French horn; Jeff Hoxworth, saxophone; Joe Williams, saxophone; Amy Culhane, flute; Tim Atkinson, trumpet; Jennifer Schimmel, trumpet; Maxine Stanton, baritone; Sammy Kosbar, and Matt Miles, trombone duet; Ed Zurface, trumpet; Kamel DeGoa, trumpet; Karen Hamilton, clarinet; Melissa Belson, trumpet; Tom Vos, trombone; and Jeff Baxter, French horn. Other students participating were Nikki Kuhn, Martha Craven and Michelle Zurface, flute trio; Elissa Kelly, French horn; Bobbi Nelson, tenor saxophone; Michelle Martz and Kim Knight, trumpet duet. The students are under the direction of band directors Joan L. Bossered-Schroeder and Joe LaJoye. City Bank names Gardner executive vice president Neil A. Gardner has been named executive vice-president of Hastings City Bank, President Robert E. Picking announced. Gardner had been vice president - com­ mercial lending and investments since 1980. He joined the bank in 1976 as assistant vice­ president and cashier and was elected as secretary of the board of directors in 1979. In 1980 he was promoted to vice-president. Gardner earned a bachelor's degree from Albion College in 1969 with majors in economics and business administration. He received his MBA in finance from Western Michigan Graduate School of Business in Dec. 1980. In 1982, he graduated from the National Commercial Lending School at the University of OUahoma and in 1986 , he will complete the National Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin. Gardner is on the board of directors of the Hastings Manufacturing Co. and is a member of the Hastings Planning Com­ mission and of Robert Morris Associates. He is also a past director of the Hastings Area Community Fund and past trustee of the First Presbyterian Church. Neil and his wife, Janet, have twin 11-yearold boys. They reside in Hastings. Neil Gardner �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, February 20,1986- Page11 County won’t sign contract with TRIAD No action was taken by the Barry County Board of Commissioners last week in response to a request for a contract which would allow Triad-SAC TV to sell satellite TV programing which has recently been scrambled. About 17-persons were in the audience, including a number of area satellite dish dealers who voiced opposition to TRIAD’S request for a 15-year franchise contract in the county. The dealers said they feared such a contract might give TRIAD an exclusive market and adversely affect their businesses. Cable TV channels like HBO scrambled their satellite signals last month so that satellite dish owners can no longer view those programs without purchasing a descrambler unit and paying a monthly viewing fee. The descrambling service to satellite dish owners may be obtained directly through HBO or for a slightly small fee from HBO’s existing authorized distributors like Triad. C. Wayne Wright, Triad’s owner, told the board that ‘‘We’re not asking for sole rights on this...The thing we’re attempting to do is to provide service...We're not interest in selling the hardware.” Wright also said HBO requires his com­ pany to have a contract from the county in order for Triad to service satellite-TV owners in the outlying areas except for the city of Hastings and Hastings Township where Triad already has franchise agreements. "We’re not going to be in competition with the (satellite) dish dealers," said Wright. We’re going to supplement their service — they can sell the dishes and we will provide the programming." However, the county board’s development committee, after previously consulting with the county prosecutor’s office, recom­ mended taking no action on Triad s request. Commissioner Paul Kid, who chairs the board’s county development committee, said the prosecutor’s office recommended taking the word "franchise" out of the contract agreement if the board decided to sign it Franchise denotes exclusiveness and the prosecutor’s office said such a contract should be non-exclusive. The prosecutor's office also said wording in the contract pertaining to access on roads should be deleted because that authority belongs to the road commission rather than the county board. Several commissioners questioned why the county was asked to get involved in the matter. Kiel said the committee had asked Triad and a Caledonia cable firm (which also requested a franchise) to present some king of proof that they needed a contract from the county. “Neither one has come up with iL" he said. "Without this documentation (a franchise contract), we cannot represent HBO (in most parts of Barry County) to service satellite dish owners, Wright told the board. Some commissioners also commented that they had not received any calls or positive feedback from county residents who want the board to approve the contract. Dick Ziegler, who owns a satellite systems business in lhe Hastings area, said he thought it was loo premature and unfair to grant franchise contracts to cable companies to sell programming to satellite dish owners and thanked the county board for not taking action. “If he wants a franchise today, grant it to him," responded Wright "We don’t fed that we want a franchise, we want the right to sell the same thing that we've been selling since we started, said Ziegler. “We want to be treated fairly..." Chairman Carolyn Coleman said "This board is having a lot of difficulty because the one who makes the real decisions is HBO and we're kind of sitting here at the side and wondering why we’re in the middle.” Survey of farm costs undertaken by ag service Michie Cu.rrent economic conditions on qectnr k farms and across the nation’s farm a large “"P®01 on the decisions Ipoki.7 toe U.S. Congress and the Michigan Ure- These decisions must be based prnnr)®d’ reliable information on the hea,lh of agriculture, officials say. F 7® redewa, Statistician in Charge of the RprvJ^State Michigan Agriculture n f/rtlng Service, says "Farmers will have nro* “ ‘° teU 11 lhe Way il l‘ " Farm expenses are being surveyed aunng February in a Nationwide Farm aad Returns Survey. л \^,eniPhasis on production expenditures м afferent sectors of agriculture rotates 0VV a five year cycle. Dairy farmers, hog ana pig producers, and potato growers will receive the emphasis this year. year’s survey found that in 1964 farm production expenditures totaled $15.6 billion in the Lake State Region (Michigan, Minnes°ta, Wisconsin). This translates to an J*®’8® expenditure of $62,206 per farm in t^e Lake States Region, $7,061 above the national average. During 1984 the gross farm income for the Lake States Region totaled $16.9 billion, an average of only $67,000 per farm. Fedewa said that it’s necessary to obtain as many completed reports as possible to Michigan Mirror Complying With Report Proposals Would Cost 174 Million Complying with the recommendations of a House Corrections Committee report on early prisoner release could cost the state $74 million annually, along with the construction of the equivalent of three new prisons, a report issued by the Department of Corrections said. The report was a formal reply to the House panel report which was issued in November, 1965. That report, itself a response to a Detroit Free Press series, diarged that the depart­ ment had violated state law by awarding good time sentence reductions to drug of­ fenders and by reducing the sentences of gun offenders. That report also c ailed on the department to develop new jiolicies for community release and that ot'ier policies for extended prisoner furloughs be amended. In its response the Corrections Depart­ ment said it was trying to provide the Legislature with information on the costs and consequences of the proposals so It could determine if the changes proposed were actually in the best interest of the state. While the report agreed with a number of the recommendations made by the House committee, it said the total annual increased cost of all the recommendations would be at least $74 million. And even then, the report said, the cost of all the recommendations were not calculated. The largest single cost would come from hiring an estintfted additional 1,500 corrections officers and supervisors at an annual cost of $49.9 million. The recommendations would also require a capital outlay cost of $36 million for the addition of more than 1,700 prison beds, the equivalent of three new prisons. In addition, several changes in state law would be required to meet with a number of recommendations. For example, one recommendation was that all prisoners participate in the halfway house prgram, which Corrections Director Robert Brown would require a statutory change to permit sex offenders in halfway houses. "That is not true,” Andrews said. “We are not there to support the Honduran govern­ ment. In fact, they are not really happy we are there. It took a lot of wrangling and negotiating to get this exercise off." State Rep. Richard Fitzpatrick, D-Battle Creek, who district includes Albion, said he is concerned about the true mission of the guardsmen training in Honduras. Fitz­ patrick, an infantryman in Vietnam, said the use of guardsmen appears all too similar to the use of U.S. advisers prior to the start of the Vietnam War. The legislators were to stay Monday night in Panama, then fly to the Honduran capital of Tegucigalpa for a meeting with U.S. Ambassador John French before observing the Albion unit in the field about 70 miles from the Nicaraguan border. The legislators are state Sen. Kirby Holmes, R-Utica, and state Reps. Robert Bender, R-Middleville; Perry Bullard, D­ Ann Arbor; Philip Hoffman, R-Horton; Marvin Knight. R-Muskegon; Charles Mueller. R-Linden; Ralph Ostling, RRoscommon; Michael Nye, R-Litchfield, and Fitzpatrick. Michigan National Guard units usually receive their annual field training at Camp Grayling in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula. Officials said the Honduran exercise will allow the Albion unit to test itself for more adverse conditions. But Battery B got its first test before leaving the ground - it packed too much for the cargo plane. A pallet of supplies, in­ cluding a washing machine, was left behind. invade Nicaragua. Lake Foods Corporation in Lake Odessa purchased by Washington business Twin City Foods. Inc., headquartered In ^tuX^ee- with fin.! closing to take place about reb. 15. SXnUtivS of Twin City Foods. Inc., say toe acquisition is a major ,n«red,®"t °A® “tan t! expand if frozen processing and marketing , & Midwest and East Coast o the US. The company currently opera processing and two cold storage distribution plants in the Pacific Northwest, where it began operations in 1946. Company officials also say they are planning to modernize the plant facilities at Lake Odessa as soon as possible, plus an expansion of the cold storage warehouse is anticipated. Company personnel commented that the merger of Lake Foods Corporation into Twin City Foods, Inc. will create a stronger operation at Lake Odessa with increased activities which should prove beneficial for employees, growers, and the town. Hospital post declined, continued from page 3 work, Inc., a new hospital group headquartered at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. James Coleman, chairman of the Pennock board, said that he was in­ formed of Parks’ decision by telephone on Monday and received a follow-up letter on Friday. "He gave no specific reasons," Coleman said, “just words to the effect that he had a better offer.” The trustees met Friday at noon to map a procedure to follow in securing a replacement for Parks. “All of our plans got derailed," Coleman said. "There is never a good time for shenanigans like that, but 1 can't think of a worse time. We didn’t need this aberration.” Coleman said that Patrick Vaughan will continue to act as president until the post is filled. "We also have our four vice­ presidents in place so we are ble to survive as an institution," he said. NOW IN ... Rep. Bender, other lawmakers on trip to Honduras, Panama Battle Creek (AP) -Nine state legislators, including Rep. Robert Bender, RMiddleville, left for Honduras and Panama on Monday to see whether 115 Michigan National Guardsmen are ready for battle at a moment’s notice. The lawmakers are joining members of Battery C, 119th Field Artillery of Albion, which flew out of Kellogg Regional Airport for a two-week training stint along the Honduran, army. “Because of the Total Force' concept and because of mobilization requirements, there is a need to have people who can fight in U>s Arctic, in Asia, in Europe and in Central America whenever they are called upon." Maj Gen. Vernon Andrews said before leaving on a C-130 Hercules transport. “You (legislators) will be able to see if they are competent, see if they are hustling," said Andrews, director of Michigan Military Affairs. An estimated 5,300 guardsmen from eight stateswill be in the exercise. The guardsmen from the Calhoun County area will practice field artillery manuevers, using 105 mm howitzers. They also will carry M-16s with live ammunition, just for defense, officials said. Other guard units will be doing con­ struction work in the country. The Honduran exercise has come under fire in other slates The governors of Maine and Massachusetts have refused to allow their guard units to participate. Arizona Gov. Bruce Babbitt accused the Reagan ad­ ministration of sending guardsmen so they would be attacked and provide a pretext to estimates of farm production expenses and income. As farm needs and problems vary from one type of farm and region to another, it is important to have as many reports as possible completed to accurately reflect the total farm sector, but especially dairy, hog and potato producers. For any questions or additional in­ formation. contact Don Fedewa at the Michigan Agricultural Reporting Service in Lansing. (517 ) 373-9020. Read America’s most influential woman ... Home schooling bill prepared by Warren Hoyt. Mkhlj.n Prow Aiaocl.llon Parents would have the legal authority to provide home schooling lor their children, so long as they complied with certain minimal requirements, under legislation being prepared by Representative Timothy Walbert iR-Onstedi. Walberg, whose three children are taught at home by he and his wile, said his legislation will clarify the rights of home schooling parents while "establishing some reasonable standards for that education." In that proposal, he said, requirements for home school teachers other than parents would be established, attendance in home classes would be mandatory, regular student testing would be required as would an annual assessment of a child's progress. However, a child's records would be required to be recorded with any local school agency, Walberg said, although the bill would permit release of a child’s attendance record through a court order. Walberg said there would be no educational requirement for a parent teaching a child, but persons other than a parent or guardian teaching a child would have to have either a college degree or an “equivalent life experience" in a particular subject. He said there was nothing in the bill that would compel attendance of a child in a local public or private school if a child's progress is not up to that of tegular schoolchildren. accurately reflect the current farm financial plight in Michigan. Of Michigan’s 63,000 farms, only 600 farmers will be asked to participate in this year's survey. If you are one of the farmers selected, please work with the enumertor who will be contacting you. The survey has thesupportof the Michigan Farm Bureau. Michigan Milk Producers Association and the Michigan Potato In­ dustry Commission who entourage all farmers to participate. All information provided will be kept confidential and only used to produce regional and national The Hastings Ann Landers is much more than another advice columnist. She is the original. Her name brings instant recognition and repsect. Her column with a reader­ ship of more than 70 million, is firmly Banner Subscribe Today! Only established as an unparalleled source of information and advice. In fact, a recent World Almanac Poll showed her to be the most influential woman in the United per year in Barry County MAIL THIS COUPON TODAY.. States. Renowned for her unbeatable combina­ Send my subscription to: tion of frankness, humor and common sense, Ann Landers believes the most im­ portant thing she does is to act as liaison NAME between her readers and the vast net­ work of sources she has cultivated over ADDRESS the years. 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The girls benefit also in marketing, sales, team work, money management and other decision making. January 15 was the date of the annual meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce at the Page Memorial Building. Re-elected to the board of directors were Mark Potter, Bob Huyck and Margaret Buche. Elected for the first time were Pam Watson of Hastings Savings and Loan, Gordon Baylis of Plumb's Value Rite, and Al Haskins of H.S.V. Redi Mix. Bloodmobile chairman Charlotte Lapo reported 123 pints of blood was donated at the winter blood drive held Jan. 20 at the Central United Methodist Church. Phil Shetterly received a six gallon pin and five gallon pins were given to Donald Bippley of Lake Odessa and Dale Geiger of Woodland. Four gallon pins were given to Doris McCaul, three gallon pins to Jim Wickham of Woodland, and Richard Hazel and Lyle Jordan of Lake Odessa. Several other lower amount pins were also awarded. The Mary Martha Guild of the St Edwards Parish had it’s first meeting of the new year Friday, Jan. 31st with Agnes Slowinski as chairman. Several summer trips and projects were discussed, after which lunch of snacks and a birthday cake were served to honor Reine Peacock for her birthday. Mrs. Morris Carey Jr. of Portland and mother Reine Peacock were in Hastings Wednesday and had lunch with Frances Glasgow. Reine was a supper guest of her • son Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock and family, Friday evening to also honor her on her birthday. Reine Peacock accompanied her sisters. Sister Magdalena, Sister Margaret and Dominic Marie of Wright and Sister Sheila of Grand Rapids Friday to the home of her son Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock and family. Sister Carmella of Ubly joined the family there for the weekend. Sunday all gathered at a restaurant at Portland to celebrate Reine's birthday. Others attending were Mr. and Mrs. Duane Glasgow of Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Carey, Jr. of Portland, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Peacock, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Haller of Lake Odessa, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock of West­ phalia. Reine Peacock enjoyed supper with her grandson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Winkler and family, Sarah and Tim in Woodland. The 64th annual meeting of the Congregational Church was held Wednesday evening following a potluck supper. The reports for the year were given by the various committees and officers, all old business discussed before the proposed budget for 1986 was discussed and decided as well as any new business taken care of. The budget was then adopted. The proposed boards and directors and election of officers and committee chairmen selected are. moderator- Robert Huyck; treasurer- Marcia Raffler; financial secretary- Donna Durkee; and auditor Helen Haller. The Board of Deacons for three year terms are: Arthur Raffler and Fred Raffler; deaconesses Marilyn Garlinger first term and Carol Jackson second term for three years. The trustees with three year terms are Roger Winkler serving his first term and Jane Shoemaker second term. Religious Education - Bonnie Bennett first term for three years. Missionary Endeavor Rose Johnson three year term and Historical records Alice Bulling three year term. Pastor Robert Smith of Bowling Green. Ohio who was the pastorate candidate at the Congregational Church on January 26 has been accepted as the new pastor of the Lake Odessa Church, but will not be moving here until later. Finn J. Carter, 60, of Vermontville passMj away Thursday night at Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital in Charlotte. rie was born January 27, 1926 in Saranac, the son of Clarence and Ena Carter, and spent his early life in the Lake Odessa area where he attended a rural school. An U.S. Army veteran in World War II. Finn served overseas in Italy and was a member of the VFW post in Nashville. A short time after his discharge from the U.S. Army he began work at Oldsmobile in Lansing where he worked for more than 30 years before retiring Jan. 31, 1977. He lived in Grand Ledge and Lake Odessa, moving to Vermontville nearly 20 years ago' He married the former Mildred Evans on July 24, 1965 who survives as does a daughter, Mrs. Russ (Susan) Messer of Mulliken; a son Michael of Vemontville; a sister Lorene McAllister of Battle Creek; two step sons William Tomlinson of CA and Robert Tomlinson of Charlotte; two step daughters, Sherry Tyler of Potterville and Pat Villanueva of Mulliken; a sister-in-law Barbara Carter of Vermontville; four grandchildren and 13 step grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Prey Funeral Home in Charlotte with burial in the Woodlawn cemetery, Vermontville. Frances Shoemaker was the hostess at the meeting of the Jolly Dozen Friday at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wolverton of Muir have announced the engagement of their daughter, SheUy, to Brent Wickham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wickham, of rural Lake Odessa. The bride-elect is a graduate of the Ionia High School class of 1983 and Brent graduated from Lakewood High School in 1983 and from Grand Rapids Junior College Frances Esther Buckley Area Deaths. Charles F. Antrup BARRY CLEANERS 321S. Kckipa, Nntngi Ftew MM2I5 Ortfc 7-5 JI BM.4ri.liL HJI CAR & TRUCK REPAIR More news every week! iiMtrus V Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA Eslf GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS uiuu Mm ruri amiH Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Part*. BARRY COUNTY’S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING FarreU’a NUTIttaCOOUK __ ____ jQVl S S?’ 802 fat Grand Street Hastngs Ph. 945-4020 eKiSur j b Serving Barry County COOUNG*HEARNG____Area for 10 Yean BUSINESS MACHINES FREE ESTIMATES SALES and SERVICE Phone 948-2073 Lyle L. Thomas Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings. Ml 49058 Calculators Cash Registers Copiers Dictation Equipment Typewriters All Makes and Models HASTINGS - Mr. Charles F. Antrap, 84, of 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, died Monday, Feb. 17, 1986 at the Barry County Medical Facility. Funeral services will be held 1:30 Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. David B. Nelson will officiate with burial in the Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Medical Facility. Mr. Antrup was born Oct. 5, 1901 in Ken­ dal viHe, Indiana, the son of Charles ami Hannah (Wallingford) Antrup. He was raised in Indiana, attending schools there. He came to Maple Grove Township many years ago and was engaged in farming. There are no immediate survivors. NOTICE OF HEARING On April 8. 1985. Barry County Telephone Company (Barry) filed an application with the Michigan Public Service Commission, which has been docketed as Cose No. U-8171, lor authority to file a tariff, Tariff M.P.S.C. No. 27, relative to attachment to Ils poles pursuant to Michigan Public Service Commission Order, doted January 29. 1985, in Case No. U-8114. Barry is a Michigan Corporation with principal offices located in Delton. Michigan, ond is engaged in the business of rendering telephone service in its Bonfield. Barry. Delton and Pine Lake Exchanges. A summary of the proposed tariff iotes. terms ond conditions is as follows: 1. Application fee accompanying permit request. 135,000*; plus. a. Each pole Io be contacted. $3.VO*. 2. Annual rental fee a. Each pole Io be contacted, $5.75*. b. Annual lees shall be billed on or about January 1, of each year for calendar year and payment Is due 30 days after bill dale January 1. of any year. Licensee will pay th* proportionate shore for the remaining days of that calendar year. The sama provisions apply to conduit duct space. 4. For each pole contact discontinued after January 1. or ony calendar year for which the Telephone Company is notified, the Telephone Company will issue a credit based on the ' remaining days ol that calendar year. The same pro­ visions apply for conduit duct space. * All existing contracts al April 5. 1985 are considered to be port ol this tariff until December 31. 1987. at which time the above rales will be the only applicable charges. The Michigan Public Service jurisdiction in this mailer is pur­ suant to 1913 PA 206. as omended. MCLA 484.101 et seq.: 1919 PA 419. os omended. AACLA 460.51 et seq.: 1939 PA 3. os amended. MCLA 460.1 et seq.: 1969 PA 306. as amended. MCLA 24.201 et seq.: and the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 1979 Administrative Code. R 460.11 el seq. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the initial hearing on the appli­ cation of the Barry County Telephone Company In Cose No. U-8171 will be held o' 9:30 o.m. on March 3. 1986 in lhe offices of the Commission. Mercantile Building. 6545 Mercantile Way, Lansing. Michigan, which hearing will be in the nature of a pre­ hearing conference ond will be held for the purpose of consider- In 1985. He is now employed at True Value Hardware in Lake Odessa. The couple are planning an April wedding. Tammy Klein and Bob Cobb were selected as King and Queen at the Jordan Lake TipIp Festival from lhe twelve candidates entered. Gene Shade. Lelha Reese. Tom and Sherrie Wacha and Mr. and Mrs. Russ Messer of Jordan Lake, were among those attending the Finn Carter funeral services in Charlotte Saturday. Kory Brian was bom January 14 to Brian and Julie Lindsley. State Road. Lake Odessa He weighed eight pounds eight and one-half ounces and joins a sister Kristy, and a brother. Kyle at home. Grandparents are Don and Esther Scheidt and Jeanette Daukelief, Lake Odessa. A letter received from a newphew and wife, the Art Shades who are spending the winter at Fort Meyers, Florida telling their aunt Ruth Peterman they plan to come homer sooner than planned as the weather has been good but "too lots of not so nice.” They may sell their home there as this year has had so much sickness and they many not return another year. They formerly lived in Wayland but now reside in a trailer park near Grand Rapids. They send regards to al) lhe lelatives here. The McCartney Agency has been sold but will still be under the same name, as this is one of the early business places to retain the original name as Hale (C.H.) McCartney was the last in line of the family in the business. Other names of business places which has retained the name of the original owners include Scheidt Hardware, and Garlinger's Market. Bradee Drags even under a new name retains that name as for years it was known as the Nye Drug store, as well as the Wave, the newspaper office. O.E.S. News - The Past Matrons Club of Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315, met Tuesday evening at a local restaurant for a fish supper, with their husbands as guests. The remainder of the evening was spent at the home of Florence and George Fetterman, where a business meeting was held and refreshments were served. HASTINGS - Mrs. Frances Esther Buckley, 86, of 1025 S. Hanover St., Hastings died Monday, Fch. 17, 1986, at the Barry County Medical Facility. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. David B. Nelson will officiate with burial in the Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Buckley was born March 11, 1899 in Rutland Township, the daughter of George and Cora (Craig! Marble. She attended the Yeckley school. She was married to Floyd Buckley in 1926. They lived in the Hastings area, Grand Rapids, Stanton, Lansing, and Nashville before returning to Hastings in 1980. Mr. Buckley died in 1969. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edward (Vergalene) Olsen of Madison, WI; two grandchildren; two great grandchildrn; and a sister, Mrs. Maxine Jankovic of Charlotte. VILLAGE OF WOODLAND Notice is hereby given that the regular March meeting of the Woodland Village Council has been changed to March 3,1986, 7:00 p.m. due to the annual Village Election on March 10,1986. PRECEDING the March 3rd council meeting, there will be the annual budget hearing at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the 1986-87 village budget. CHRISTY MOFFATT Village Clerk - BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Tentative Equalization Factor* The Board of Review will hold it's Organizational Meeting In the Office of the Supervisor on TUES­ DAY, MARCH 4. 1986 at 9 AM to review the assess­ ment roll. The PUBLIC MEETING will begin MARCH 10 and 11 at 9 AM/NOON ond 1 PM/4 PM ot the Baltimore Township Hall, 6424 Bedford Rd. Call 945-9157 for appointment. Those with appoint­ ments will be given preference. MULTI: AG 0.96117, COM 1.06383, IND 0.59844, RES 0.96376. DEV 1.0000 and ALL PERSONAL 1.0000. Barry County Sheriff* Department is now taking applications for the position of... GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER Applications may be obtained from the INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health Retirement • Life • Home • Auto Since 1908 • Form • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Ctateman Agency JIM, JOHN, PAVE ot 945-3412 provisions of th* Commission's Rules of Proclice ond Procedure. Th* Commission has commenced an investigation into th* proposed tariff, including th* roles, terms and conditions, of Barry County Telephone Company ond the investigation will not necessarily be conlmed to matters contained in the application but will include all matters pertaining to the reasonableness and justness ol the tariff. Including the terms ond conditions relative thereto, as may be necessary to enable the Commission to determine whether the proposed tariff is just ond reasonable. ol lhe rule* of Prociice ond Procedure Before the Commission shell file with the Commission. on or before February 26. 1986. on original and 12 copies of o petition to intervene, together with Proof of Service upon Mr. Lawrence 8 CrondoU. Manager. Sorry County Telephone Company. P.O. Box 128. Delton. Michigan 49046 Subparagraph (2) of said Rule 11 provides os follows: "(2) A petition to intervene shall set out cleorly ond concisely lhe (oct* supporting the petitioner's alleged right or interest, the grounds of the proposed Intervention, end the position specific issues ■! fact or law ond io be raised or controverted.' (Emphasis oddedj THE COMMISSION WILL REQUIRE STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH THE ABOVE-QUOTED RULE A copy ol the application and proposed Tantf M P.S.C No. 27. Facility Space Attachment. Licensing of the Right to Contact Poles is available for public inspection at the public oilice of the Barry County Telephone Company, Delton Michigan, or at lhe offices of the Michigan Public Service Commission. Mercantile Building. 6545 Mercantile Way. Lansing, Michigan. BARRY COUNTY TELEPHONE COMPANY by Lawrence B. Crandall _____ Manager______________________________ Sheriff’s Department Monday thru Friday, Man admits selling dad’s guns for drugs Plainwell resident Dallas M. Anderson, 19, of 6580 Dennison, admitted in Barry County Circuit Court Friday to stealing his father's guns and selling them so he could buy drags. Anderson pled guilty to larceny over $100, Anderson told the court lha'. "I was at home (January 26) and ? needed some money. I took two guns” (belonging to his father). "I put them in a dump track and drove to Gun Lake and sold them.” Anderson said he used the $225 he received for the guns Io buy drags. The prosecution agreed to drop charges of unlawful driving away of a vehicle in relation to the incident in exchange for Anderson's plea. Anderson also pled guilty to attempting to maliciously destroy a building. Anderson said he got in an argument with his girlfriend November 11 at the house he and she were renting on Sams Avenue. He said his girlfriend started throwing things, he started throwing things back, and he wound up throwing objects through the rented home's windows. Anderson could receive five years in prison for the larceny charge and two years in prison for the destruction of building charge. He will be sentenced Friday, Feb. 28. In other court action, Donald L. Gibson, 21, of 3853 Wall Lake Road, Hastings, pled guilty to attempted burglary. Gibson admitted to breaking out a window at Farmers Feed Service on Railroad Street Feb. 1 and taking money from the store’s cash register and from a drawer. Gibson is to be sentenced Feb. 28. The court also heard guilty pleas to at­ tempted burglary from Delton High School sophomore Scott Vickery and his 19-year-old girlfriend Melissa D. Martinez. Vickery, 17, of 8462 Guernsey Lake Road, told the court he walked into a home on Guernsey Lake Road January 23 looking for marijuana. He found some "half-rolled cigarettes" he thought were marijuana, he told Judge Richard M. Shuster. Vickery said he was with a friend who took some money from the residence. Martinez, of 4186 Blue Lagoon, Shelbyville, told the court she went back two days later to the residence Vickery had burglarized to lock for a wallet Vickery had lost. When she entered the home, which was unlocked, she said, she saw two chain saws and "took them to my car." Vickery’s plea was accepted and an April 4 sentencing was set. Martinez’ case was set for pre-trial April 4 to determine if charges should be amended, since Martinez said she did not enter the house with the intent to burglarize it, but rather to look for something. The court also: — Sentenced David E. Jeffery, 19, of 7325 Michigan Vehicle Repair Certifications will be required. 1ABBY COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OFFO»1UNITV EMPLOVEB Elias Brothers The number one family restaurant chain In the state of Michigan Is now accepting apoliratlons for all full-time and part-time positions on Doth the day and the night shifts We offer competitive starting wages, an outstanding benefit package and the op Dortunitv to advance Apply dally between MX) am. and M0 p.m. at the fellowing location: BIC BOY AUTOMOTIVE FOR SALE: 1&4 GMC % ton pickup. Excellent condition. Paint protection, overload springs, new spare tire-rim, original owner. Call 945-3755 between 3-9 p.m. or weekends (2-25) str vices TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Weekly, semi­ weekly, monthly. We do homes, offices and windows. All workers are bonded. 945­ 9448. (tfn) VOICE Ik PIANO LESSONS: Janet Richards. Lessons at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Hastings. Phone 616­ 349-2351. (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repauing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered turner, technician, assistant. Call 945 9888 (tfn) YOU WILL BE FLOORED by the service and sale prices of carpet and No-Wax Vinyl at Wright Way Carpet Warehouse - M-66 - Ionia. 616-527-2540. (2-27) REAL ESTATE HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER, lovely 3 bedroom walkout, excellent condition, clean, furnished or un­ furnished. Worth ap­ pointment. 945-2092. TOR SAIE MISC. NO. 5 CARPET and No Way Vinyl Sale, in our huge warehouse. 100’s of rolls and remnants. Wright-Way Carpet. M-66. Ionia, 616-527­ 2540. (2-27) INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE on carpet and No-Wax ’ inyl. Wright-Way Carpel Warehouse. M-66. Ionia. 616­ 527-2540. (2-27) PETS 9030 28TH STREET, S.E., GRAND RAPIDS fA/exr to woodland Skating) EOE-M/F Birth Announcements — ITS A GIRL James and Janet Browneye, Delton, Feb. 14, 12:53 a.m., 5 lbs. 13V4 oz. Kyle and Theresa Lancaster, Hastings. Feb. 15, 4:19 p.m., 8 lb. 6>i oz. ITS A BOY Ronald and Dorothy Schroder, Ver­ montville, Feb. 12,11.40a.m., 9 lb. 4^ oz. Michael and Michelle Doits, Hastings, Feb. 13, 12:30 p.m., 6 lb. 1 oz. William and Diane Pelkey, Hastings, Feb. 17, 8:37 a.m., 5 lb. 11 oz. Brian andTreasa Bowman, Hastings, Feb. 18, 9:08 p.m., 7 lb. 10 oz. Rick and Patty Makley, Hastings, Feb. 19, 12:20 a.m„ 7 lb. 1^ oz. Correction A January 17 Banner article stated that Hastings resident Darrell L. Benedict pled guilty to charges of having sexual contact with a nine-year old girl in exchange for the dropping of pending charges of having sexual relations with another juvenile female. Benedict had been charged with using force to have sexual relations with a 30-yearold female, a charge which was dropped. Benedict is also 28 years old, not 29 as the article stated. Th* HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 94MO$1 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All applications must be received by March 1. 1986. The state of Parmalee road. Middleville, to one year in jail and five years' probation for stealing batteries from a state highway garage being constructed on Quimby Road. — Sentenced Daniel L. Cullers, 22. of 2700 W. State Rd.. Hastings, to one year in Barry County Jail and three years' probation. Cullers was convicted of attempting to embezzle funds from the Zephyr Service Station in Hastings. — Issued a bench warrent for the arrest of Michael E Maddox. 4727 Bea Street. Shelbyville, who failed to show up for his pre­ trial on charges of stealing a snowmobile. — Set a March 14 sentence for parole violation for Brian C. Snider, 20, of 312 E. State Rd., Hastings. Snider is accused of violating probation by driving while his license was suspended. He is serving probation for a 1984 conviction of resisting and obstructing a police officer. — Accepted a plea of guilty to drunk driving, second offense by Phillip L. Kidder, 21, of 7195Mb Woodschool Road, Freeport. Kidder was originally charged with drunk driving, third offense, but agreed to plead guilty to a second offense charge in exchange for the dropping of third offense charges. PARAKEETS -Love Birds and Parrots. Also seed and access. Macaws of Michigan. 945-5074 I HEIPWANIEO BABYSITTER WANTED: my home, Middleville area. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 795-9732. AN UNHAPPY DEMON­ STRATOR?? Toy Chest, a Michigan Corp., has the best products, price, $51 hostess program and fastest service in party plans. 30 years in business. Manager, demonstrators wanted. Hiring district manager if experienced. Up to 25 percent plus incentives. Free infor call 1-800-922-8957. (2-27) RN-LP GRADUATE NURSES. A challenging supervisory position available in 120 bed, modern, skilled nursing facility. Dedication to quality patient care. Contact IONIA MANOR, Director of Nur­ sing, 616-527-0080 (3-13) HELP WANTED: Janitorial - Conscientious person wanted for Richland and Delton area. Contact Christine at Keagle En­ terprises. 616-343-3114. (3-20) WANTED TO BUY WANTED TO BUY established beauty salon business. Call 945-3044. (tfn) WANTED TO BUY: household items, miscellaneous and camping equipment. 948-4170. (3-4) HOUSEHOLD ITEMS LET US FLOOR YOU with our sale prices on No-Way Vinyl and carpel. Prices on carpet and vinyl starting at 12.99 p.s.y. Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse. M-66, Ionia. 616-527-2540. (2-27) TO MY BABY with love Happy Valentine's Day. Love Ya Always, - --------------------------------- Kari BILL - You still have it at 45 We love you even more Happy Birthday Mickey and girls I NOTICES SEARCHING ANC-DESC. JAMES WALLACE WOOD bom 1881, Hastings, MI. His parents William Wallace Wood and Elizabeth Mariah Oaks. Believe Elizabeth Oak’s parents were early settlers in Hastings. Where did Wood family reside earlier? Any information on Wood or Oaks families would be appreciated. Jane Wood, 2976 E. Bayard St. Ext., Seneca Falls, N.Y. 13148. (2­ 20) The regular meeting of Barry Co. Mental Health Service will be held Thur­ sday, March 6,1986 at 8 a.m. in the Conference Room. Any interested person is invited to attend. SAVE || on carpet and No Way Vinyl. IOTb of rolls and remnants to choose from in Wright-Way Carpets Warehouse. M-66, Ionia, 616­ 527-2540. (2-27) CROSS WITH CHRIS! June 21 - Germany, Austria. Switzerland. July 5 England. Ireland, Scotland. July 21 - Denmark. Sweden, Norway. August 4 - France, Switzerland Price: From 11669Detroit. Includes flight, 2 meals daily, 1st class hotels. 517-453-2202. 7369 Berne Rd., Pigeon, MI 48755. CARD OF THANKS We would like to express our appreciation to friends, neighbors, and relatives for the cards, flowers, and food sent during our recent loss. Special thanks to the staff of Pennock Hospital and Barry County Medical Facility; Doctors Barnett and Stewart; Lake Odessa Ambulance; Lyons-Muir V.F.W. Color Guard, Lake Odessa V.F.W. Post, V.F.W. Auxililary and Calvary United Brethren Church for the luncheon; Reverends Smith and Speas; Helen Haller for playing the organ and Koops Funeral Chapel The Family of RcrnadineG Haas � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-02-27.pdf 3b3437c157f14f31e76c928e8bc617e9 PDF Text Text NlEiWiSJ ...wrap Shots fired, man arrested A Pioneer Mote) resident climbed into a police car early Tuesday morning and wouldn’t get out until police arrested him. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies responding to a call of “shots fired’’ at the motel at 1:02a.m. found the 27-yearold man walking aroind outside of the motel. He was “highly intoxicated,’’ ac­ cording to deputies. Police asked the man to return to his apartment. But the deputies had conf iscateda shotgun belonging to him, according to their report, and he wouldn’t leave without his gun. The man told police “If you’re going to take my gun, you’ll have to take me.” Deputies said he “walked over to our patrol car, entered the back seat and closed the door." Deputies “told the suspect several times to remove himself from our unit,” they said. “Each time the suspect refused,” deputies reported. “At 1:34 a.m. the suspect was advtoed that he was under arrest for disorderly person and was transported to Barry County Jail." Engineer questions shuttle design Middleville firemen sue township Page 11 Page 11 The Rezoning hearing slated for Monday A public bearing on the rezoning of a portion of State Street from apartments and offices to retail business ic being held March 3. Realvesco Properties of Grand Rapids is asking that the south side of State Street, beginning at Market Square on the Barry County Fairgrounds and ending at Broadway, be rezoned. The company has clients, it says, who may be interested in developing retail establishments in the area. The north side of the street is already zoned for retail. The hearing will be held in front of the Hastings City Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m. in the city hall council chamber* * Reinforced Plastics gets tax break A special “district” OK'd by the Hastings City Council Monday will allow Hastings Reinforced Plastics to pay no personal property taxes for five ye<*rs on $82,450 in new equipment The council OK’d an “industrial development district” for Reinforced Plastics at 1220 W. State St. that will allow the company to make application for tax abatements on equipment being purchased. ‘ Reinforced Plastics is getting into specialty products that require a welding and bending machine being purchased by the company from Germany, President Kenneth L. Kensington told council members Monday. State law allows industrial development districts to be set up to encourage local industry to upgrade and expand. Reinforced Plastics is the second industrial company to apply locally for such an abatement. The first was E.W. Bliss, but the company never followed through on an initial application. Industries may pick airport Two new industry which would generate a Jl miUion payroll might become a reality on property «l U* Hastings Airport. Barry County Commissioner P. Richard Dean told the county board, Tuesday. Dean, after the .meeting, said talks were too premature to divulge details and the names of industries expressing interest in the possibility of locating In the Hastings area Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings 1)301161* VOLUME 131 - NO. 9 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27,1966 PRICE 25c Insurance policy on murder victim doubled in November Car crashes into woods A car wound up 30 feet in the woods after it was struck by an out-of-control automobile on Gun Lake Road Satur­ day. Michigan State Police report that James R. and Denna Beadle of Hastings were slightly injured when their automobile was struck by one driven by Alice F. Schepers, 26, of 505 Bluff Drive, Middleville. The accident occurred at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Police said SJiepers was eastbound on Gm Lake Road east of Airport Road when she lost control of her vehicle and crossed the center line, striking the Beadle vehicle. The impact of the crash sent the Beadle car into the surrounding wood, police said. The road was snow covered and slippery at the time of the crash, police said. The Beadles were treated ana released from Pennock Hospital. Housing plan irks lake residents Laurene Pederson proudly holds her $5,000 check she and Dav’d Rugg won in The Michigan Instant TIC-TAC-TOE Lottery Pederson recieved her check Monday, and plans on going to Hawaii in the near future. Local woman hits the lottery jackpot...$5,000 cash! by Tim Smith It wasn’t easy for Laurene Pederson and David Rugg to climb into a cold car at 8 a.m. Monday morning, and trek an hour to Lansing. It wasn't easy, but they did iL Of course it was a little easier being that they had a check for $5,000 waiting for them once they arrived in the Capitol City. The $5,000 was a gift from the Michigan State Lottery office, and Pederson was the latest winner in the Lottey's “TIC TAC TOE" instant lottery game. Pederson was one of ten people throughout the state who won in the instant game which picks from dose to 1 million losing tickets sent into the lottery office. She recieved word of her winning of February 14, which will make that Valen­ tines day a memorable one. “They called me at work to tell me I won," She said. “And for the rest of the day I couldn't do anything. I just sort of sat there with my hands shaking. I just about had a heart attack." Although Pederson is the offical winner, there were actually two winners from Hastings. Her boyfriend, David Rugg, will share in the celebration. "We pooled our tickets together and sort of made a pact that whatever we won we would split," Pederson said. Rugg, however, was one of the last people to find out about the victory. "I went to bring her roses on Valentines day, and she wasn't home from work yet, bul her mom just kept smiling. So 1 went to her work to give them to her and I found out then," he said. Although the two winners were given a choice of the $5,000 ora trip to Hawaii, they decided to take the money. "We still plan on going to Hawaii, but we will go for one week instead of two like the Lottery had planned, and with the rest of the money I plan lo put a down payment on a car," ohe said. What kind of car? A new one she says. Both pederson and Rugg are regular lottery players, but they figured that they might hive a better shot at winning with the "TIC TAC TOE" game. "I thought that this wasn't as heavily advertised as other games and that we might have a better chance,” Rugg said. So they sent in around 20 tickets, not realizing that there would be around 1 million tickets sent in to the office. Both were surprised when they were told of the actual numbers when they picked up the money on Monday. This was the first major prize either of the Hastings residents have won. Just free tickets in the past. .... Mary Warner Life insurance coverage on murdered Dowling resident Ricky A. Goddard was doubled in November but rumors of a $1 million policy are incorrect, a state police detective said. Thrre people, including Goddard s wife Sharon, are being accused of killing Goddard so they could collect on his insurance. Detective Sgt Robert Golm said rumors that the policy was $1 million are incorrect and that the actual policy was "one tenth of that". Golm said that the policy, being carried through Federal Home Life Insurance Company in Battle Creek, had been God­ dard's prior to when he married Sharon in 1«4. Golm said that Sharon and daughter Adrienne were made beneficiaries of the policy in November of 1985, after Goddard adopted Adrienne, and at that time the policy amount was increased. In addition to the Federal Home policy, ftere are also policies on Coddard’s life wough Goddard's auto glass business and ./rough wife Sharon's work at Kellogg's in Rattle Creek, Golm said. He would not say what the amounts were on the other two policies but said they were “average". The policy carried through Goddard’s business had a double indemnity clause, he said, meaning that twice the amount of coverage would be awarded in the event of accidental death. Golm said that insurance companies in­ volved have yet to make a determination of whether the policies will be paid now that wife Sharon is in Barry County Jail on an open murder charge wailing preliminary exam. Mrs. Goddard is charged with conspiring since last July with two of her male co­ workers at Kellogg's in Battle Creek to muraer her husband. Of the two men, one is thought to have been having an illicit relationship with Mrs. Goddard and the other to be a hired gunman, Golm said. Richard S. Eckstein, 29, a machinist at Kellogg's working the afternoon shift, is alleged to have been having an affair with Mrs. Goddard. Golm said. Norman H. Woodmansee, 47, an employee working for Eckstein in the Kellogg's machine shop, has been linked to the actual shooting, Golm said. "We're alleging that Woodmansee was the only one besides the victim at the scene” the night Goddard was murdered, Golm said. He said fresh tire tracks indicate that the shooting may have taken place around 2 a.m. Continued, page 10 Lawyer argues drug bust is illegal A state police drug raid last September on a Hope Township home was illegal, attorney Jim Fisher says. Fisher said Friday that he will ask that marijuana plants confiscated in the raid not be used as evidence against Fisher’s client, David G. Halter. Halter, 37, is accused of delivery and manufacture of marijauna and possessing a firearm while committing a felony. Halter is owner of the home raided and also owner of 40 acres surrounding the house, located at 3999 Anders Road southwest of Hastings.. Police say they observed marijuana growing in a field on Halter’s property when they were surveying the land by helicopter September 17. A warrant was obtained to search the grounds, state police trooper Paul Ueriing testified Friday. When police were searching for growing plants outside, he said, he ob­ served what he believed to be marijuana in a window inside the home. Ueriing obtained a second warrant to search the home and found Halter inside, he testified. Halter was standing near a couch where a gun was lying, Ueriing said. Police arrested Halter and searched the house, he said. "The only marijuana I found in the home was some dried material that I had seen from the window," he said. Halter's lawyer says the defendant's fourth amendment rights guarding against unreasonable search and seizure were violated. Fisher says he will argue that troopers could not tell from a helicopter that the plants observed were actually marijauna. And, he says, police wrongly obtained the second warrant. “They should never have been near that house" during their outdoor search, he said. Opening testimony for Fisher’s motion to suppress evidence was taken Friday in Barry County Circuit Court. Written arguments by the defense and prosecution will be submitted next week and Judge Hudson E. Deming will hear oral argument on the motion March 5. State police were alerted to the possibility of marijuana growing on the property by an anonymous caller using the police’s Operation Hemp hotline, Ueriing testifed. Hastings Schools score high in ACT national study By Tim Smith And Associated Press Michigan got good grades Thursday in a new government report card on U.S. schools, and Hastings area schools received even better grades, ranking above average in students' college entrance scores and graduation rates. Among 28 states where the American College Testing program was the examination most often taken by college bound students. Michigan ranked 11th with two other schools last year. Illinois and Utah also placed 11th in the study. Michigan's students had an average ACT score of 18.9 out of a possible 36, compared to 18.6 among students in all 28 states. Hastings schools were above both the national and state averages with an average score of 19.3 on the ACT tests. The tests are given in four areas then averaged to arrive at a composite score. High school juniors and seniors take the tests for colleges and universities to set ad­ mittance standards. Hastings ranked above both the state and national averages in all four of the areas tested; math, English, science and social studies. Robert VanderVeen. principal of the High School, was pleased but guarded with the results of Hastings scores. “These are some of the best scores that Hastings has gotten, since they kept records back to 1973-74, but 1 think we have been above the stale average for a while. But these scores fluctuate so much from year to year, it is hard to make any concrete statement." he said. Hastings students scores in English were 18.6, compared to Michigan's 18.0 and the national average of 18.1, Hastings scores in math were 18.5, compared to 17.9 and 17.2 for Michigans and nationally. The social studies scores had Hastings at 17.7 with Michigans average at 17.5 and national close at 17.4. while the science scores showed Hastings at a big 22.0 with Michigan again at 21.5 and national average 212. Wisconsin and Iowa tied for first place, with average scores of 20.3; while Mississippi brought up the rear with an average score of 15.5 The figures were in­ cluded in the Education Department's “wall chart," an annual report detailing state-by­ state educational statistics. "The news is good, our schools arc im­ proving again, our children are learning more." Education Secretary William Bennett said in a statement. "To the American people I say: Good show. now let’s stay at it." Douglas Roberts, the state s deputy superintendent of schools, highlighted Michigan's 0.2 point increase in ACT score5 since 1982 as something it "has the right to be prexid of." Michigan's improvement on ACT scores tied for sixth with Kansas. Nevada. Ohio. South Dakota and Wyoming. "Not only were we above average in scores, but only five other states improved more than we have." Roberts said "I think that's significant." The Department cautioned that each state is unique, and factors such as financial resourcco and the percentage of students living in poverty must be considered in evaluating rankings. “When all of the data are taken into con­ sideration, it may be true that some states with heavy education burdens and low per capita incomes are performing in a more notable manner than others with higher scores but lesser education burdens," it said. In other statistics reported by the department. Michigan's 72.2 percent graduation rate for the class of 1984 was 33rd in the nation, but still above the national average of 70.9 percent Minnesota came in first, with a 55.2 percent graduation rate. Although no official records were available on Hastings graduation rate, VanderVeen said he believes Hastings students are in the neighborhood of 85-86 percent graduate with only four to five percent of the students dropping out. "We don't have figures that are close on that, I guess it all depends on how they figure it," he said. “In many respects, these high school graduation data are just as significant as the college entrance examination data." the report said. It noted that high school graduates have significantly higher lifetime earnings, are more employable and less prone to be found on welfare rolls. In addition, dropouts make up a high percentage of state prison inmates, and "deny themselves opportunities throughout their lives that are available to others,” the report said. President Reagan has challenged states to regain half the college entrance test score losses since the 1960s, and to raise their graduation rates to 90 percent or higher by 1990. “Those an soma of the bast scons that Hastings has gotten, since they kept records..." Robert VanderVeen “Some have said that we can’t have both excellence and equity in our schools, but the 1986 (report) shows otherwise. I proves that, contrary to the unsual thinking, test scores can be increased and dropout rates decreased at the same time,” Bennet said. In estimated teacner salaries for 1985, Michigan ranked third in the nation, with average pay of $28,401, second only to Alaska al $39,751 and the District of Columbia, at $28,621. The national average was $23,582. Michigan had one of the highest pupil­ teacher ratios in the nation last year, at 21 students per teacher, exceeded only by California, Hawaii and Utah. The national average was 18.3 students per teacher. In education spending, Michigan ranked 12th in the nation with per-student ex­ penditures of $3,605. Alaska was tops, with per-student spending of $8,627; while Utah was last, at $2,053 per student. The national average was $3,173 per youth. Information was not available on education spending on a per-student basis for Hastings schools. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 27,1986 Reappointed to Veteran Relief Commission Local vet recalls military memories Carl Conrad of Nashville vividly recalls the narrow escapes and the successful sinkings of enemy ships while serving on a Navy submarine during World War II. Those years of military service were more than four-decades ago, but as a veteran Conrad continues to serve his community in a quieter, but still helpful way. Conrad has been appointed to a fourth three-year term on the Barry County Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission which assists families of veterans by paying part of the funeral expenses of qualified veterans. He will serve on the commission with Burdette Hayner and another veteran to be appointed to the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Grover T. Lethcoe. Conrad, who lives at 6265 Thornapple Lake Rd., has vivid memories of World War IL He enlisted in the Navy in September, 1941, shortly before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and volunteered for submarine duty. "No, we weren’t an elite group,” Conrad said. "Our joke was, they knew we were nuts to volunteer but they didn't know how far gone we were. But, it is true that we were all volunteers and we had to pass a rigid physical examination, a mental examination, a dental checkup and especially a 50-pound air pressure test of our eardrums. This was important because of the sudden changes in air pressure within the submarine in dombat caused by the firing of torpedoes and submerging tactics." After graduation from submarine school in New London, Conn., he was assigned to the submarine "Guardfish" which was located in nearby Groton, Conn. Conrad served on the Guardfish throughout his naval career and made eight-combat patrol runs on the sub. Conrad leftthe states in June, 1942 and was at sea in the Pacific Ocean nearly all the time until March, 1945. "We served what was called two-and-two, two-months at sea and then two-weeks in South Jefferson Street News 'events ' Travel to Iowa this Thursday, Friday or Saturday when the Hastings High School Choir presents “The Music Man* at Central Auditorium, B p.m. As In the past, this year's production otters some terrific kids In a very enter­ taining show. Don’t miss It. Tickets are available from choir members or at the door. 2. St Davids Day-March 1. 3. In the tradition of Rotary's Pancake and Sausage supper and Klwanls' peanut brittle, the assault on our com­ munity's palate continues this week with the Exchange Club's First Annual “Chill Supper-, Friday from 5 until 7 at. the high school cafeteria. Tickets at the door or bring us some of your best homemade chill this week and we will trade you two tickets to the Chill Supper. 4. National Anthem Day - March 1. Visit Bosley's this week and sing the Star Spangled Banner In front of our cus­ tomers, solo, and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. 5. Texas Independence Day - March 2. Get four people together and sing the Texas state song, at Bosley’s this week and we will give you each a $2.00 gift certificate. 6. Read the Special Edition of the South Jefferson Street News In the Bride’s World Supplsmont to this week's Reminder and find out why your South Jefferson Street merchants are the bridal experts In Barry County. 7. Jackie Gleason’s Birthday - February. Stop at Bosley’s and do your Jackie Gleason Imitation and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. < 8. Victor Hugo's Birthday - February 26. 1. Adjourned of 8:55 P.M. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Baker (2-27) SYNOPSIS OF TNC RnULAH MOTVM OF TMC JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP NOAM) Stop at Bosley’s and enter our annual St Patrick's Day Drawing: you may win the following: 1. Two tickets to the Grand Rapids Symphony St. Patrick's Day concert, March 22 at the high school, sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council. 2. Tickets for two to the Pennock Hos­ pital Las Vegas/Casino Nloht, March 15. 3. Dinner for two at the County Seat Lounge on South Jefferson Street. 4. A shamrock from Barlow's on South Jefferson. 5. All the blarney you can take. 6. A St. Patrick's Day Bear from Bos­ ley's Pause Gift Shop. 7. We will donate 5* for each entry to the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County. (Must be 18 to enter. Drawing will be March 15 at noon.) 1. 2. 3. — February 10.1966 — Moating called fa order 7:30 PM. - Pledge to Flag. All Soard Member* pretenf os wall as 47 Citlxons. Approved minute* of January 13. 1966 meeting. Received report* from Trea­ surer, Zoning Administrator. BPOH Ambulance, Library. Unanimous roll coll vote ap­ proving payment of bills. Received petition from D. Johnston concerning Incinerator for J. Bishop. Notice from DNR • application for Nicholas Loop • excavate channel on Wall Lk. - recom­ mendation mode for denial of application due to previous lowsuit and application Incomplete. Discussed and approved esti­ mate for opening up Lammers Rd. North of Dowling Rd. < S. of Cloverdale Rd. Notified of dismissal of Kokos file. Approved sending Township Zoning Ordinance changes or amendments to the County for their records os County has waived the 30 day wailing period requirement. Approved establishing a tentative special assessment district recommended by Wms. S Works for determination of 51% signatures. Received notice from Michigan Liquor Control Commission AMary-Ken Limited has been can­ celled due to lock of progress: Charter Coble TV entered into agreement with Centel Cable TV. Approved grant request of $400 for Bernard Historical Museum; signed contract with 5.W. Barry Recreation and $1000 grant, purchase generator for $1500 from Barry County Tele­ phone Co. Declined additional excess Insurance from Burnham & Flower. ST. PATRICK’S DAY DRAWING AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK SYNOPSIS OF THE MOULAftMOTMa OF TM NOPS TOWNSMP BOAIID — FEBRUARY 12, 1986 — Reports of committees pre­ sented. Approved motion to appoint Henry Hudson and Beverly Miller to Board of Review for 1966. Approved motion to accept contract with Delton School for S.W. Barry Summer Recreation Program. Approved motion to renew contract with Keith Roush for Cemetery Sexton. Authorised payment of vou­ chers in amount of $8,971.77. . Juno Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Stevens (2-27) S Little Bucky celebrates Mystery Week­ end (Feb. 28-March 2) by having a sale this week. The big mystery at Bosley's is how The Buck manages to offer such super specials week after week in his Reminder ad. Mystery man that he is, he won’t even tell the management. Our Sentiment Shop selection of Easter Cards Is on display and our Pause Gift Shop has the cutest collection of Gund and Applause plush bunnies you have ever seen. Shop Bosley's Vitamin Sale in this week’s Reminder for savings from Barry County's largest vitamin selection. ^QUOTE: port, but the average in port was threeweeks. Our service at sea varied according to how long our torpedoes lasted. We carried 24torpedoes and we stayed out until our tor­ pedoes were expended. Sometimes that would be as short as 23-days. On two oc­ casions we were at sea for 72-days straight. We cruised thousands of miles in the Pacific.” Conrad's Guardfish submarine was credited with confirmed sinkings of 19enemy ships, totalling 77,000-tons, including two enemy destroyers, freighters, trawlers, tankers, cargo ships, patrol ships and large sampans carrying soldiers Guardfish rescued U.S. combat pilots and landed and picked up survey parties and Marine Raider Scouts. In addition to confirmed sinkings of enemy ships, theGuardf>sh had unconfirmed sinkings and numerous instances of damaging enemy ships. "Was I ever frightened and thought, this is the end? Many a time,” said Conrad. "We had quite a few narrow escapes from depth charges; the enemy ships threw them on us; they exploded as we cruised or lay still in the deep ocean. "Other times we had some faulty tor­ pedoes. Do you remember reading about that during World War II? Well, the result was when we lined up and made a run (fired a torpedo), the torpedo exploded prematurely or it went off course and we would get depth charges," he said. “One time we were hit with depth charges before we were completely down (sub­ merged) and they broke an air line and an oil line, a very dangerous situation Another time the enemy ships sat right on top (of the surface) of us and for 18-hours they drove us down and kept us down. Every 15-minutes they dropped depth charges on us. They knew where we were from our air bubbles and oil slick. If they couldn't knock us out, they kept us down until the enemy got away.” In World War II, the submarine service was known as “The Silent Service," Conrad said, explaining that "we were under ex­ The newspaper clipping In the center is from an old issue of The Banner and relates local veteran Carl Conrad’s service on a submarine that took a record toll of Japanese shipping during World War II. Photos on the left are of Japanese snips sinking after they were torpedoed by the sub Guardfish on which Conrad served. On the upper right is the emblern on the Guardfish and flags of ships that it sunk. The photo on the lower right depicts the crew on the deck of the Guardfish. treme orders not to talk about the advanced technology on board the submarine, such as radar, which wasn't even known to the civilians, and about the cruising range, ability to dive and other capabilities of our submarines.” The Guardfish was a rugged ship. "We were rammed in the side by a U.S. Army tanker, which was 60-miles off course, incklently. That happened off Australia while we were going out on station with an escort vessel to practice diving, surfacing and attacking. Because the ramming cut through our bull, we had to go back for repairs. "Another time we ran aground off New Bender ‘National Guard training inHonduras OK’ by Robert J. Johnston National Guardsmen training in Honduras get good experience and do a lot of humanitarian work. State Rep. Robert Bender, R-Middleville, said this week. Bender spent par t of last week in Honduras watching a 115-man unit of the Michigan National Guard from Albion in a training exercise. He was part of a group of nine legislators who traveled to Central America. “Thereare a lot of benefits to the people in training and some advantage for the host country," Bender said. He said that the host countries receive the benefit of construction work and services such as disease innoculation clinics. An estimated 5,300 guardsmen from eight states were in the exercise. The governors of Maine and Massachusetts refused to allow their guards to participate, however, and Arizona Gov. Bruce Babbitt accused the Reagan administration of sending guard­ smen so they would 'be attacked and provide a pretext to invade Nicaragua. Bender said that the risk of the guardsmen getting involved in a fight was remote. "We wex e satisfied that they were no more at risk there than in a lot of other places where we routinely send people," he said. "The potential for inadvertently getting involved in some kind of firefight is really remote.” He added that there is an element of risk involved in training exercises whether at Michigan's Camp Grayling or in other flaces. The guardsmen were practicing field rtillery inanuevers, using 105 mm howit­ zers. They also carried M-16s with live ammunition for defense. Bender, a former National Guardsmen, sad that about 20 different guard units are trained out of the country each year. The legislators stayed Monday night in Panama, then flew to the Honduran capital of Tegucigalpa for a meeting with U.S. Ambassador John French and other em­ bassy officials. He said that the out-of-country training had a lot of benefit for the guardsmen because it gave them a chance to deal with the logistics of a long trip and setting up in a remote location. ‘They are operating out in the field," Bender said. “They have to have everything they need to operate.” One of the glitches, he noted, was that the guardsmen did not take a washing machine with then. The legislator pointed out that the trip cost taxpayers little money because the C-130 Hercules transport plane that they traveled on was going to make the trip anyhow. “We rode roughshod on the plane for eight hors down and seven hours back," Bender said. Employees Association are expected to vote soon on whether to accept a proposed new contract that has been hammered out bet­ ween association representatives and the county board of commissioners personnel committee. County Commissioner Paul Kiel, who chairs the personnel committee, told the board Tuesday that he "had hoped they would have ratified it (the new contract) by now. but there were a few points of misun­ derstanding." Kiel said no date has been set yet for a ratification vote by the association, but that he expects it will be soon. Although he said he could not discuss details of the proposed agreement, he tad the board that "I can tell you it is within the projected figures of the budgeL” There are 54-county employees in the association, Kiel said. Call... (Owners ol Reminder & Banner) Richard Engel who has served about eight years as Barry County's animal control officer has been indefinitely suspended from the post, according to a county com­ missioner. Commissioner P. Richard Dean, who chairs the county's central services com­ mittee, said he could not discuss details of Engel’s suspension. The county board of commissioners recently appointed Ron Wilson as acting animal control officer at the Barry County animal shelter and approved a pay increase amoirting to 10-percent of Engel's salary on top of Wilson's previous earnings al the shelter. (Social Hour 6:30 p.m.) > HASTINGS MOOSE LODGE (128 N. Michigan) “There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world; and that lean idea whose MAIL for RESERVATIONS: Name “This is why we're not hiring any people back,” he said of those county employees who are on lay off status. McKelvey added "some areas," such as the county Friend of the Court and higher assessments are expected to increase county revenues to counterbalance a little of the other loss. $100 or $250 Tbward the pre-season purchase of a new John Deere riding mower, lawn tractor or lawn and garden tractor. Bounty applies through March 1 only. R7 2 Rider 8-hp, 30-inch cut 160 Lawn Tractor. 12‘4-hp, 38-inch cut List Price $1339 $2279 Sale Price $119S Reward Money You Pay Only Saturday, Mar. 8 • 7 p.m. F' (616) 945-9554 Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 A loss of $290,000 in federal revenue sharing funds is anticipated by the Barry County Board of Commissioners in 1987. Commissioner Theodore R. McKelvey, the board's finance committee chairman, said Tuesday that with the projected cut in revenue sharing, "we’re going to have a tough time coming up with a 1987 budget. gets suspension Spon.or^b^WnCOUNHDEMKMTICMItn Pacific, he was discluu gcu iruui the Navy on September 11,1945, seven days short of four years of service. Conrad worked for Clark Equipment Co. In Battle Creek until he retired in 1976. He remains active in the Hastings post of the American Legion and in the Michigan Chapter of Submarine Veterans of World War II which meets throughout the year. He served for several years as service officer for the American Legion. Conrad is entitled to wear the Submarine Combat Medal with eight-battle stars for the eight-successful combat patrols of the Guardfish. In addition, he may wear two-bars for two commendations to the Guardfish’s crew from commanders of the Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet. One commendation reads, in part: "The conduct of this first war patrol by the Guardfish sets a criterion for other rjbmarine personnel in determination, aggressiveness, courage and tenacity. As a member of the crew your performance of duty was an important and material con­ tribution to the succes of this mission." The Guardfish was one of three ships to receive two Presidential Unit Citations. County expects ‘tough time’ from loss of federal revenue sharing funds in ’87 Courthouse workers to vote on new contract Animal Control officer Members of the Barry County Courthouse TRUMAN JOHNSON DINNER J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Guinea. Once the Guardfish was fired upon with torpedoes from a Japanese submarine while we were submerged. All that happened besides the thousands of depth charges from surface ships," said Conrad. Aboard the Guardfish, he served as motor machinist mate in the engine room. However, on one 72-day patrol each member of the entire crew had a chance at one time or another to look through the periscope to see an enemy ship sinking, after it had been hit by the Guardfish’s torpedoes. The submarine commander, Lt. Comdr. Klakring gave each man an opportunity to step up to the periscope. The Guardfish operated out of Pearl Harbor and Midway and, for one year, out of Brisbane, Australia. “We were lucky to come home," said Conrad. "Did you know the United States lost 52-submarines and 3,500-men and officers, the highest rate of casualties, forthenumber of persons involved, of any branch of the service in World War II?” Overseas duty for Conrad ended in March, 1945, when he was sent back to await the building of the "Pickerel" submarine. With the end of the war in Europe and the -100 212LasmA Garden Tractor 12-hp $3239 $2825 •100 318 Lawn & Garden Tractor 18-hp -250 $5099 _ 420 Lawn 4 Garden Tractor 20-hp 6489 $5590 -250 $1095 $1925 $2575 $4195 $5340 FINANCING AVAILABLE ON ALL LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT!! THORNAPPLE VALLEY _____________________ No. Reservations at $7.50 per person----------- Phone Michigan Sec. of State — Keynote Speaker — Moil _______ Amt. Enclosed 504 Jobson. MiddorSe. Ml 49333 1 • 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hastings • 616-945-9526 ra �The Hastings Banner — Thursdav. February 27,1986 — Page 3 “The Music Man” is coming to town this week VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL: --------------------------------------------- .— --------------------------------------------- Tasteless remarks are not needed State Sen. Jack Welborn, R-Kalamazoo, wins the award for the most tasteless political remarks heard this year — and probably last year, too. In a speech to a state Republican rally in Kalamazoo over the weekend, Welborn said that Gov. James Blanchard is supported by “baby butchers...socialists and pinkos...professional criminals...queers and perverts... a nd the scum of the Earth.’’ Stan­ ding right behind Welborn in line for the award is National Republican Committeeman Peter Secchia of Grand Rapids who called Blanchard a wimp. The Pick A Little Ladies" form the shape of a Grecian Urn from “The Music Man". beginning J®"*0™ ®nd running Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. (L-R) Performers are Karin Gibson. Wendy Ulrich. Sue Halsteae, Becky Case. Angle Lumbert and Heidi Frye. In this scene from “The Music Man". celled '"•Librarian, Eric Anderson, playing Harold Hill, fall on his “Whatcha-macalllt" while fllrtino with Marian, played by Janet Norris. The two performers in the background are played by Marc Lester and Shannon Swihart. Final dress rehearsals for the Hastings High School Musk: Department’s presen­ tation of "The Music Man" were held Monday through Wednesday of this week with opening night of the Meridith Willsop's classic slated for tonight. The Music Man will continue through Friday and Saturday nights at the Central School auditorium at 8 p.m. "The Music Man” brings well known songs to central stage, such as: “76 Trombones,” “TUI There Was You„", "Shipoopi" "Wells Fargo Wagon," "Marian, The Librarian," and others. "The Music Man" takes place in the small town of River City, Iowa, which is suddenly upset by a fast-talking salesman, Harold HUI, who points out the serious trouble River City citizens are faced with by the presence of a pool table in their town. Of course professor HiU has a remedy for this dire danger...a kid’s band! Gracie Shinn, Jim Kaufman is the conductor. The members of the barbershop quartet are: John Merrit, Shawn Rhodes, Roger Byykkonen, and Todd Carlton. The cast will be accomplained by mem­ bers of the high school band, prepared by Joseph P. LaJoye, Mr. James Oliver, and Mrs. Lola Englerth, and Lorraine Buehler. In an attempt to persuade the music teacher and librarian, Marian, to endorse the untried band. Professor Hill finds himself falling in love and a step away from the tar and feathers of the irate townspeople who are awaiting the "Minuet in G from the uninstructed band. Eric Anderson will be seen as Harold Hill Janet Norris is Marian Paroo, and Tom Corkins will play Marcellus Washburn. Angie Yesh is Mrs. Paroo, Sean Lester is Mayor Shinn and Sue Halstead is Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn. Angie Lumbert will be seen as Alma Hicks, Heidi Frye as Ethyl Toffelm ier, Becky Case as Maude Dunlop, Karin Gibson as Mrs. Squires, Wendy Ulrich as Mrs. Britt, Eric Gahan as Winthrop Paroo, Dana Ferris as Amarylis, Michelle Melendy as Zaneeta Shinn Gary Parker as Tommy Djilas. Steve Laubaugh is Charlie Cowell, David Byrne is the Constable, Angie Sarver is A local Republican who attended the rally said that people were embarrased when Welborn went into his tirade. We hope so and we hope that Republicans will not hesitate to tell Welborn and Secchia that their tasteless remarks are out-of-place and unwelcome. Barry County Republicans have invited Secchia to be their keynote speaker at their upcoming Lincoln Day Banquet. Local Republicans deserve a speech about party goals, programs and achievements on the national, state and local level. They do not deserve to hear the governor called a wimp. Tasteless remarks can stand in the way of accomplishments of political leaders. Remember Earl Butz, who resigned as Secretary of Agriculture after telling a joke that was an offensive racial slur. Or, remember former Interior Secretary James Watt, who said that the Beach Boys represented an undesirable element. Who remembers anything of value that Butz or Watt might have done in office? As we move into the 1986 political campaign, we hope that the words of Welborn and Secchia are not indicators of the rhetoric to come. In the last campaign, a local congressional candidate accused an op­ ponent of supporting Communism. That remark was untrue, unneeded and not welcome. Remarks like that have no place in an upright campaign. Buehler is the piano player. Rose yykkonen is the student director, Tom 15 the Set Designer. Elizabeth Lepak Director- Sally Fullerton the Lnddren’s Director, and the show will be directed by Patricia Aumick. Tickets are available from any high school music student, and seats are not reserved. Those who we remember as today’s statesmen will not be those who engage in tasteless remarks. iacocca should be reinstated LETTERS (to the Editor) Thanks for the coverage The Banner: Thank you for the story in ‘The Banner” regarding Hastings' Schools' Professional Development Day which was held on February 17. Planning this project was a joint activity of the school administration and the Hastings Education Association and reflects the commitment that we share to promote professional growth and develop­ ment in order to improve school programs. It is noteworthy that in organizing this day’s activities we were able to call upon members of our own staff with particular kinds of expertise to conduct sessions for the benefit of their colleagues. Hastings Schools staff who were presenters included Jack Bender, Tom Freridge, Paul Simon, Cindy Bender, Joan Kent and Charles Doe. Programs were also presented by Ann Launderdale, Sue Drummond, and Marilyn Scheck of the Barry Intermediate School District staff. We are indebted as well to Dave Chadderon and Char Cottrell of the Barry County Substance Abuse Center for their participation in the program. The development of the entire program was made possible through the efforts of the HEA Committee, Donna Campbell, Chair­ person, and Merete Hagard, Julie Ackerson, Mary VanDerMolen, Jean Picking, and Karen Miller, each of whom represented their respective buildings. Credit should be given to each of these persons for the sub­ stantial role they played in the successful planning and implementation of the professional development day. Cordially, Earl F. Neu man Dir. of Ed. Services To the Editor of Action praised Dear Sir. Its about time the residents of the Delton Kellogg School District started taking a more active interest in their school. If you care about the future education of your students; if you care about how high your future property tax bills will be; if you care about how the matter of the continued transportation of students vs. big salary increases for teachers and administrators will be resolved, then you better plan on attending the Board of Education meeting Monday, March 10. 1986 at 7 p.m I, for one, wish the Board of Education would consider the following: -Setting the millage request vote at the June 9, 1986 election at 19.1 mills for one year with 2.4 mills of that millage dedicated to pupil transportation services and bus purchases. I believe the citizens of the District cannot make good decisions unless they are iroperly informed as to what is going on in the school system. L for one. want the transportation of our students to continue, and I want the people to have a chance to vote on it. . az » Let's see some democracy inaction. I urge th. residents of the District to attend the meeting of the Delton Kellogg School Board on Monday. March >0. 19S6 at 7:00 p_mt bincereiy, Douglas Martindale, Resident, Delton Kellogg School District To the editor: Three and one-half years ago Lee Iacocca volunteered (with no pay) to be chairman of the restoration project for the two landmarks in New York Harbor, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. On Feb. 13, U.S. Interior Secretary Donald Hodel fired Iacocca and appointed Armen Avedisian to the position. lacocca's refusal to agree to the building of a "plush hotel" on the island led to his dismissal. Iacocca said, "I will continue to fight commercialization of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. They know I have been one tough hombre on this. That's not part of the deal we made with the American people.” Iacocca has raised $233 million dollars with $34 million he has yet to pickup. Hasn't he earned the right to be honored at the July 4th celebration when the project is complete. Certainly his name alone has been a major factor in the money raised. Why does Donald Hodel wait until the project is almost com­ plete to "swing the axe"? Is it just a coin­ cidence that Armen Avedisian, who replaces Iacocca, just happens to be a contractor. Write your Congressman and tell him the citizens of the United States want the money used for the purpose in which it was given and that Iacocca should be reinstated. Pat Schondelmayer Hastings “Gobblers” get the blame again! To the Editor: I still agree with your Editorial of Feb. 6 and your “overbeard on State Street Viewpoint" Feb. 20 was right on the mark. Mayor Cook and defender, Al Havens should reread both very carefully. A member of "the Tightwad Club," I may be. Being a farmer all my live has given me iota of practice. As to the Arithmetic Mr. Havens mentions, five miles to Freeport, seven to Lake Odessa, or nine to Hastings really don’t amount to much as far as I'm concerned. Have they got what I need and at what price? That does. Now consider a little scenario. Sunday, The Grand Rapids Press carried an ad­ vertisement on an article I was interested in at $59.95 down from $67.00. Tuesday, Hastings Reminder carried same ad from a Hastings store. Tuesday night my wife and I go to Hastings, put a nickel in the "Gobbler" check my watch to know when 1 must be back and we start shopping some other stores first before we plan to visit sale store. Just before we are about to leave last store I check watch. Got Twelve minutes left and meet some old friend we haven’t seen for some time. Talk awhile, check watch again, only got four minutes left. Got to go and feed the “Gobbler”. Say goodbye and walk out on the street. Down the street stands the cop writing out a ticket! Sure enough it's our little blue Chevette! At that moment I’m in a mood to commit great bodily harm to the cop, everyone in Hastings City Government even remotely connected with the meters, plus their makers, sellers and installers. We paid the fine. Didn't really need much so didn't go to our favorite grocery store. Wasn’t in the mood to put another penny in the "Gobbler” so didn't go to sale store either. Just went home. Two days later we went to Grand Rapids Woodland Mall, got the sale item, tank of gas, nine cents cheaper than the price in Hastings. Stopped at Meijer on the way home. Spent almost $200 altogether but saved much more than the cost of gasoline to get to Grand Rapids. Sorry, Hastings merchants, the Gobblers are getting all of you. Theron Hecht Lake Odessa PUBLIC OPINION: Should the U.S. allow Marcos to enter this country? Retired director honored by County Planning Commission Winifred E. (Keller) Foote (left), who recently retired as director of Barry County’s Planning-Zonlng-Bulldlng Office, receives a "memorandum ot ap­ preciation...in recognition of her dedicated service” from James Gordon, chairman of the county planning commission. The document of apprecia­ tion was presented Monday night tfid signed by members of the planning commission who are shown In the background: Jim Lumbert, Ron Coats, Cathy Williamson, Norman Stanton, Wayne Pennock, Regina Stein and Ken Bohn. Member Wendell Shafer is not pictured. (Banner photo) Meal site opens in Middleville A new nutrition site, sponsored by the Barry County Commission on Aging (COA) and Middleville VFW Post 7548, will open Monday, March 3 in Middleville. Customer was frightened To the editor: We at Style Line are open Wednesday and Friday evenings until 8 p.m. for your con­ venience. However, we discoved thnt ladies are afraid to be on the streets at night On Feb. 21 at 7:20 p.m., we had a customer that was on our streets and came into my store frightened of small gangs of boys or young men hanging out on Jefferson and State streets. I called police for her and the operator did not even know where we were located. We have been in business for nearly three years now and I feel the police department, if anybody, should know where we are. Vera Wood Style Line Higher prices locally, questioned by area resident Dear Editor: This letter is directed to those merchants who want us, the consumer, to spend our money in our own city. Why should we when we can go 25-30 miles away and buy more for less money? That includes everything - clothing, groceries, gasoline, medicine, and toys for our children. In the past week I have traveled to several of the surrounding cities. In Lansing I found gasoline for 89 cents a gallon. The average cost is $1.03 in Hastings. The money I save on gas more than pays for my trips to Lansing or Grand Rapids to buy groceries. What I save on my grocery bill is unbelieveable. In Grand Rapids, 1 can buy five loaves of bread for $1; in Hastings the least I can pay is 97 cents for two loaves 1 just don’t understand why the merchants >n Hastings are the first to increase the prices, for example coffee. But they are the last to lower the costs, such as gasoline. It will cost me more to stay home and drink coffee, than to go out for a Sunday dinner. In Hastings there is only one place to go out toeat on Sunday if you don't want a fast-food hamburger or pizza. Combining the price of your gasoline to the price of your meal, it will cost your less to drive to Nashville to eat than downtown Hastings. Sherry Bullock Vickie Rick Paul Otis Art Kanaziz Janet Lord Rhonda Leinaar Kifk Potter Persons who are 60-years and over and their spouses of any age are welcome to join the 'lunch bunch* in Middleville that day and every Monday, Thursday and Friday. The meals will be served at 11:30 a.m. at the VFW post, located at 123 E. Main in down­ town Middleville. Contact the COA office in Hastings, 948­ 4856, tomake a reservation for meals. Menus for the meals are published each week in the Reminder. When there is inclement weather, WBCH radio will announce site cancelations Exchange Club to hold chili supper QUESTION: The Exchange Club of Hastings will be holding a chili supper, Friday, to raise money for club projects. The supper will be held in the cafeteria of Hastings High School from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. preceding the Harper Creek basketball game Featured on the menu will be old-fashioned chili — with seconds available at no charge — com bread, crackers, dessert and beverage. Tickets are $2.50 per person. The club meets each Thursday a< 7 a.m. at Richie's Koffee Shop in downtown Hastings. The chib supports a number of youth programs, including the Barry County Child Abuse Council, and recognizes the achievements of a Hastings student each month. Hastings Following the recent upheval and over­ throw of the Ferdinand Marcos government in the Philippines and installation of Corazon Aquino as the new President of the Islands, Marcos, was given passage to Guam, then flown to Hawaii and extended an invitation to live in the United Stalls. Should the U.S. Government allow Marcos to enter the United States under these circumstances? Vickie Rick. Middleville — No, I don't think we ought to let him in our country. After all of the hateful things he has done, and the way he has taken advantage of the U.S., I think it would be quite foolish to allow him over here. Paul Otis, Hastings — We nave supported him for so many years, I don’t suppose it would hurt to support him a little longer. But I am still much in favor of the new president who took over the Philippines. Banner Send form RS. 3579 to RO. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, RO. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 9 - Thursday, February 27,1986 Jeb,criplion Ro'., JI 1.00 por </•<•' Covofy: J13.00peiy.or in odjoininQ OOvnll.,: end $14.50 per yeor eliewhere. Art Kanaziz, Hastings — I don’t believe he belongs in the United States, but on the same hand, the United States did not belong in the Philippines. It is six to one, half a dozen to the other. But if Reagan is such a firm believer of Civil Rights, then he should not allow Marcos to enter. Janet Lord, Hastings — No, I don't think we should allow him in the U.S., it would be better for everyone if we just started sticking to our own business. Rhonda Leinaar. Hastings — That is a real hard decision, in some ways I would say yes, because anybody should be allowed in our country, but in other ways I would have to say no, because of all the terrible things he has done to the people of the Philippines. Kirk Potter, Hastings — No, I don't think we should let him in our country under any circumstances, especially if he is a com­ munist. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written In good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 27,1986 rie5 J Floyd G. Baxter LAKE ODESSA - Floyd G. Baxter. 93. of 771 Second Ave., Lake Odessa died Sunday, Feb. 23, 1986 at Meadow Brook Nursing Home, Bellaire. Mr. Baxter was bom on Aug. 30, 1892 at Bloomer Center, Montcalm County, the son of Ormal and Frances (Swem) Baxter. He married Beulah Morgan. She died Apnl 26, 1977. He was employed at Fisher Body in Lansing for several years. He was a veteran of W.W.l. Surviving are three sisters, Mamie Coulson of Lake Odessa; Mary Bupp of Lake Odessa; Bessie Davis of Lansing; one brother, Ted Baxter of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Wed­ nesday, Feb 26 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Vesta B. Shedd HASTINGS - Vesta B. (Armour) Shedd. 94, formerly of 1696 Bedford Road, died Friday. Feb. 21, 1986 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility, where she had been a patient since 1984. She was born in Barry County and spent her whole life in the area. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Hastings and the Hastings Rebekah Lodge. Her husband of more than 50 years, Lysle Shedd, died in 1960. Surviving are a daughter, LorAne Sullivan, of Hastings; two grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and sisters, Velma Hampton and Fannie Buckland, both of Battle Creek; and a brother. Floyd Armour, of Hastings. Another sister, Mabel Hampton, preceded her in death. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24 at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Myrtle May Hornsby_____ HASTINGS - Mrs. Myrtle May Hornsby. 84, of 1930 W. Quimby Rd., Hastings died Sunday, Feb. 23, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Wed­ nesday, Feb. 26, at the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Richard Taggert officiated with burial in Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hearing Impaired Foundation Mrs. Hornsby was born July 7, 1901 in Hastings, the daughter of Lee and Vina (Vester) Cooley. She was a lifelong Eastings area resident and attended the Hastings area schools. Her first marriage to Daniel Kenended in divorce She married Melvin Hornsby on August 19,1939. She had lived at her Quimby Rd. address since 1943. She had been a patient at the Provincial House for the past three months Mrs. Hornsby is survived by three daughters, Mrs. William (Bea) Campbell of Hastings, Mrs. Genevieve Thompson of Tucson, AZ, Mrs. Donald (Anna) Tebo of Leesburg, FL: 22 grandchildren; several great and great great grandchildren; two brothers. Lawrence and Merle Cooley both of Hastings; one sister, Mrs. Edna Bowerman of Hastings. She was prece ’ i in death by her husband, Melvin in April ij a son, Ronald Hornsby in 1946, a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Brott in 1985, two brothers. Burr and Glen Cooley and a half brother. Floyd Carpenter. 83, ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area GRACS LUTHKXAN CHURCH. 239 X. North St.. Mkhatl Aatoa. Potor Pborx 945^414 Sunday. Mar. 2 - *45 Church School (ill 10:00 Fanlly Worship. 6.00 Youth Grupo, 600 Immanuel Grace Meeting TTumday. Feb 27 - 1:00 Ruth Circle. 4:15 Children. Choir. 7:30 Sr. Choir. Saturday. Mar. 1 - 9.30 Cool 5. Tueaday Mat. 4 • 9:30 WordwMchere Wednesday. Mar. 5 ■ 7:00 Wonhip. Sarah C.rclr after. FIRST PRBSBYTBRIAN CHURCH. Halting., Mich.. Allan J. Weenlnh. In­ terim Mlniater. Blleen Higbee. Dir. Chrta tian Bd. Sunday. Mar. 2 • 9:30 and 11OO Worahip Service. Nurrery provided. Broadcaat of 9:30 aervice over WBCH-AM and FM. 9.30 Church School daraaa for aU agea. 10:30 Children'. Choir Practice. I0-J0 Coffee Hour la the Church Dining Room. 5.30 Junior High Youth PcUmrahip meet at church. 6 30 Senior High Youth Fellowship Gym Nite. Tucedey. Mar. 4 7:30 Circle 7. la the Lounge Wednemfay. Mar. 5-9:15 Circle I la the Lounge. 9:30 Circle I. at the home of Oert lahars. 1.-00 Circle 4. In the Lounge. 1:30 Circle 3. at the home of Joeephine Brockway. 3:15 uniot High Church Membership Chaaea 6J0 Kirk Choir Practice. 7:30 Circle 5, at he home of Kathleen Beduha 7:30 Orel Leaaoa Sharpie Memorial Hall CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS. 600 N Airport Road. Haatinga. 944 2104 Ruaaell Solmea. breach preaident. phone 945-2314 Counaelora Kent Oibaoo (945-41451 and Bd Thomae (795-72*0). Sacrament Meeting 9:30 a.m Sunday School 10:30 am. Primary. Relief Society. Prieaihood, aru Young Women al 1130 a.m. Work Meeting aecood Thunday 10002 00 and eaerciae daaa every Wednesday 7 00 pm FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broad way. Rev David D. Garrett Phone MB-2229 Faraonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a ChriMlan experience make, you a member. 9:30 a m Sunday School; 10 45 a m. Worship Service; 6 p.m Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m Wednesday Prayer. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan. Minister Clay Rosa Phone 944-4145 residence. 945-2934 church Sunday Services 10 ajn.; Bible Study 11 a.m.: Krening Services 6 p.m.; Wednesday Krening Bible Study 7 p m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 B. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 944-6004. Kenneth W. Garner. Pastor. James R. Bar­ rett. Aaat. Io the pastor in youth. Sunday Service*. Sunday School 9 45 a m. Mora ing Worship 11:00 am. Evening Worship 6 pm. Wednesday. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru * 7.00 pm. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall), Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 pm Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 6:30 pm. (Adult Choir). Saturday 10 Io II am Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morning ser­ vice breadcaat WBCH HOPE UNmtD METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South at M 79 Jack Bartholomew partor. phone HMM Robert Puller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9.30 Fellowship and Coffee; 9 S3 Sunday School; 11:00 Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all Mrvlcei, tranaportaUon provided io and hum morn­ ing services. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m Wednesday. HASTINGS A58XMCLY OF GOD. 1674 Wear State Rood Pastor J.A. Campbell Phone *452245 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.;. Worship It a.ra.; Evening Service 7 pun.; ST. AUGUST1NB, Middleville. Rev. Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m Father Joseph Thachet. Pastor Phone 792-24*9. Sunday Mam 9:30 am. ST. ROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 605 5 Jdleraon Father Leon Pohl. Pastor Satur MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST day Maaa 4:30 pas; Sunday Masses g a m. CHURCH. Hwy. M 37. Just north of Mid­ and II a.m. confession. Saturday dleville. 795-9726 Rev. Wesley Smith. 4.00-4JO p.m. Padua. Mark J Hlghman. Pastor of Youth and Education. Sunday Srbocl 945 am; HASTINGS GRAC1 BMTHRBN. 600 Morning Worship II ■«; Evening Ser­ Powell Rd RuaaeU A. Sarver. PaMor. vice 6 pm. PhoM 9454224. Worship aervice 10.30 PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 al ages 9:45 aja. Sunday school Tuesday. ParmalM Rd. Middleville Rev. Wayne Kid. Pastor. Phorw *91-1545. Rev. Charter Cortege Prayer Meeting 700 p.m. Doornbos. Assistant Pastor Fhoae 795-3446. First Service 9 am.; churchSchooi 10:15 am.; Second Service 11:15 am.; Evening Celebration 6 pm Middleville Area Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANPIBLD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev James B Cook of fldaung. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m . worship 10 am . Baahdd Church School 10 am . worship 11 JO am. Nashville Area EMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Cor­ ner of Broadway and Center Streets. Father Wayne South. Rector 9-30 am Sunday School and Adult Classes 10J0 am Services Weekday Eucharuls: Wednesday. 7:15 am; Thursday. 700 The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS BEXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Waahiagkra. NaahvtDe Rev. J Q. Boomer Sunday School 9 45 am . Sunday Worship 11 00 am ; Evening Service 600 pm; Bi­ ble Prayer. Wednesday 7 00 pm OrangevllleGun Lake Area ST CYRIL A METHODIUS. Gun Lake. Father Drams Boylan. Pastor Phone 792 24*9 Saturday Mans $ p m Sunday Mam 7 30 am. A II JO am Hostings end lake Odessa Delton Area COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Campground Rd . • ml S. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2245 Sunday School at 10 am.; Wor­ ship 11 am Ererung Service at 7 p.m . Youth meet Sunday 6 pm . Wednraday Prayer Bible 7 pm. Insurance ftx your life. Home. Business and Cor WHEN FUNERAL HOMES Haatinga — Noahrllle FLEXFAB INCORPORATED UHwanf. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER ANO REMINDER FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pantor Elmer J. Faust On M-43 in Delton Survlces • Worship 1045 a.m . Sunday School 9.3010.30. Evening Service 6 p.m . Uniled Methodist Women every lit Thuraday. 7.30 pm . United Methodist Men every 2nd Sunday. 7 30 a.m. 1952 N. Broodwoy • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions" • 11B 5. Jelferaon • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cock Rd. — Hastings. Michigan _____________________ Commercial assessment lowered to 12 percent by Mary Warner Hastings city officials have succeeded in getting the Barry County Equalization Department to lower a projected 25 percent hike in commercial assessments to 12 per­ cent. Further reductions may be possible, City Assessor Michael Payne says Payne says he is still in the thick of negotiations with the county over com­ mercial assessments. The city has been negotiating since last September when the county proposed a 31 percent increase in commercial property assessments. Payne went to the city council in January saying that he had managed to reduce assessment increases from 31 to 25 percent but was still trying to negotiate further reductions. Since then, he has more than halved the proposed increases and hopes for further decreases. The county increases assessments not by adding them individually to the tax rolls but applying what is called a “factor” to all the assessments. That means that if the county says that the city’s assessed values for commercial properties are 12 percent below what county assessments average out to be, then the county will apply across-the-board 12 per­ cent increases in city commercial assessments. The city has announced tentative county assessment “factors’’ of 1.057 for residential, 1.121 for commercial, 0.997 for industrial and 1.000 for personal property. In layman’s terms, that means the county is proposing to increase residential assessments across the board 5.7 percent and increase commercial assessments 12.1 percent. It will keep personal property assessments the same and will decrease industrial property assessements about one quarter of one percent. Payne stressed that increases are still tentative and will remain so until the County Equalization Department makes a final recommendation to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. That recommendation is due by the end of February. The county commission then finalizes its county-wide figures and makes a recom­ mendation to the state of Michigan. The state analyzes all of the counties to see if they compare equally to state-wide values and then sets a final assessment rate in May. The final state “factor” must be used. Notices are then sent out to any property owners being “factored” of what their in­ dividual increase is. In the meantime, property owners should be receiving their city assessments soon. They won't reflect any factor increases. Factors won’t be applied to assessments until after May, when the state finalizes each county's factors. But if people want to protest city' assessments that have increased without even a factor being placed on them yet, they can do so March 4 through April 7. The city’s Board of Review meets daily between those two dates to hear protests of assessments. It sits from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the assessor’s office at City Hall in Hastings. Those wishing to appear should put the protest in writing. Those who appear at the Board of Review are eligible to make ap- peals to the county and stale tax tribunals should their local appeal fail. Last year, the City of Hastings protested a six percent factor levied by the state for commercial assessments but lost its appeal In addition to any normal increases in individual commercial assessments, the city wound up adding six percent across the board to individual assessments before they were reviewed by the county And then property owners had to pay six percent more when the state added a six percent factor to commercial assessments fora total increase across the board in 1985 of 12 percent. So in two years’ time, if the city is not successful this spring in bringing down the commercial assessments any further, businesspeople will have paid a total of 24 percent more taxes — 12 percent this year and 12 percent last year. Car hits school bus, driver hurt The driver of a car that rammed into a Delton Kellogg school bus early Tuesday morning was listed in fair condition Tuesday night at Borgess Hospital with a broken leg and cuts and bruises. Noone in the school bus was injured, Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. Forty-six children of various ages were being trasported to school when the accident occurred at 7:53 a.m. Police said 56-year-old Clarence L. Kraft of 10779 Pine Lake Road, Delton, was east­ bound on Milo Road southeast of Three Mile Road in Prairieville Township when he struck the back end of the bus. The bus driver, Phyllis S. O'Keefe, reported that she had just finished picking up passengers and was beginning to move on when the accident occurred. “The bus driver was eastbound on Milo Road and was stopped in the traffic lane. The driver had just turned off the overhead flashing lights to move again when (the Kraft vehicle) struck the bus in the rear,” deputies reported. There were no skid marks from the Kraft vehicle, police said, leaving them to speculate that strong morning sunlight may have impaired Kraft's ability to see the bus. Two fire departments were called to the scene to assist in extricating Kraft from his car, the front end of which had run up un­ derneath the bus's rear chassis. Sgt. Richard Barnum reported. Rescue workers used the “Jaws of Life” to py Kraft loose, Sgt. Barnum said. The rescue effort took approximately 30 minutes. School children remained calm, Barnum said. “The kids all stayed in their seats and behaved very well.” Barnum said another Delton Kellogg bus was dispatched to the scene, the students were transferred to the new bus and tran­ sported to school. — February 10. 1986 — Commcn Council met in reg­ ular session in the City Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. February 10. 1986 at 7:30 p.m Mayor Cook pre­ siding. Present at roll call were: Campbell. Cusack. Spockman, Gray. Jasperse, Miller and Walton. Moved by Cusack, supported by Spockman that the minutes of the January 77. meeting be approved os read and signed by the Mayor and City CloHi. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. Invoices read; Callender * Dornbos .$4,115.47 Electric Motor Service.. 1.061.02 Haviland Products......... 1.687.00 International Salt......... 4.549.36 Northern Equipment. 106.007.92 •Music Center..................... 737.98 •Police Dept. Training Fund (State) Des. Surplus Moved by Miller, supported by Spockman that the above in­ voices be allowed as read and the Music Center bill for $737.98 to be paid from Designated Sur­ plus • Police Training (Act 305) and the police budget be amended to $422,547.98 ond #101-301-977 be increased to $2,237.98. Yeos: Walton. Miller. Jasperse. Gray. Spockman. Cusock ond Campbell. Absent; None. Carried. Mayor Cook stated that he hod ■'Vetoed" the removal of park­ ing meters In the downtown area, stating that he did not feel, after a survey was made, that parking could be enforce­ able without meters. Moved by Wolion. supported by Gray that the City Attorney be requested to prepare a parking authority ordinance ond present It al the February 24. meeting. Yeas; All Absanl: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported ay Gray that the letter from the YMCA requesting on increase in funds lor 1986 be referred to , the budget committee. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spockman, sup­ ported by Miller that $240,000.00 be tronsfered from the Waler Receiving Fund to the Waler Improvement and Extension Fund. Yeas: Campbell. Cusack. Spock­ man. Gray, Jaspers*. Miller and Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, sup­ ported by Walton that the re­ solution honoring lichard Mc­ Loughlin for his 25 years of ser­ vice with the Fire Department be approved ond the Mayor aulhorizud to sign. Yeas: Campbell. Cusock. Spock­ man. Gray, Jaspers*. Miller and Walton. Absent: None. Carrwd. Public Hearing held on Ordi­ nance #196: An Ordinance adopting basic fir* control mecsurei on(j Ordinance »197 An Ordinance to Adopt the pro­ visions of the Notional Fire Pre­ vention Code, to establish fire prevention guidelines. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Spockman t© adopt Ordinonce #1°6. Yeos: Walton. Miller. Jasperse. Gray. Spockman. Cusack and Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Cusock to odopt Ordinance #197. Yeas; Campbell. Cusock. SpockGray. Jaspers*. Mill*r °nd Wolion. Absent: None. Carried. Mover, by Jasperse. sup­ ported oy Gray that the Plan­ ning Commission minutes of February 2 received ond placed on file. Yeas: All Absent; None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Gray that th. City Attorney prepare on ordinance to amend Article XV Sea ion 3.210 (D A-l Apartment District os re­ commended by the Planning Commission after a Public Hear- Yeas: All Absent: None. CarriedMo««tbyj„p,r„.,u0x.n«d b, Spockmon thot Mor'"9 b» lot Io. f.bmOT o<o«obot.m«,,op.|W1loo'»tram th. Half** Ab‘“?':Noi«.Corrl«lOrdinance 198 read. An ord'’ non«> to amend th* xonin9 provisions of th. Hasting* Cil* ’ion of recreational vebklo and •Ions governing i),, »torog« of '■•creational ^(hln the Michigan. Phone 945-2468. The meeting Is to consider the application of Tommy L Dupuis for a variance to build a 24 by 32 foot pole barn on two vacant lots without a principal building or struc­ ture as required by Article IV. Section 3.37 of the Zoning Ordinance Said properly is located al 227 W. Oliver St. and legally described as Lot 283, Block 3 of Chamberlains Addition. Also to consider the application of Donald and Carol Nevins for a variance to operate a flower shop In an A-O (Apartment and Office) District on Lot 668 of City of Hastings, located al 502 W. State St. contrary to Section 3201 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hastings. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public In­ spection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. Delton youth suffers broken neck in accident A Delton High School sophomore suffered a broken neck early last Saturday when the pick up truck she was riding in struck a tree. Barry Township police said Carrie J. Nelson. 15. of 12080 Bedford Rd.. Delton, didn’t seek medical attention for her injury until several hours later. Nelson was riding in the front passenger com­ partment of a pickup truck with three other teenagers when the accident occurred, Mark Kik of the Barry police said. The teenagers were westbound on Flora Road when the truck’s tires hit a patch of ice and the truck slid out of control into a tree, Kik said. The accident occurred at 12:45 a.m. Saturday. Kik said, but police weren’t called for an hour. By the time Kik arrived at the scene, he said, only the driver of the vehicle, 16year-old Steven D. Middleton of Dowding, remained. Kik said all three of the other teenagers, including Jodi Miller, 16, of Delton, Bart Mauk, 18, of Delton, and Carrie, had left the vehicle and returned to their homes. Kik said Carrie went to bed and got up the next morning complaining of numbness in part of her body. She was taken to Community Hospital in Battle Creek where she was placed in the intensive care unit. She was listed in fair condition there Tuesday. None of the four teens was wearing a seatbelt, Kik said. No one but Carrie was in­ jured. No citation was issued. Middleton had just obtained his driver’s license that day. SHARON VICKERY. City Clerk NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Has­ tings City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 24,1986, in the City Council Chambers at 7:45 p.m. on the Downtown Development Author­ ity “Development Plan” and Tax Incre­ ment Financing Authority." This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of Act 197 of P.A. of 1975 as amended, 125.1668 Sec. 18 (1). SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Job "n-alnlns Plan Nolic* i« hereby given thot the Private Industry Council ond Chief Elected Official* of the Barry. Branch and Calhoun Ser­ vice Delivery Area have developed a Biennial Job Trolr.L-ig Plan for Program Years 1986 and 1987, provided under the Job Train­ ing Partnership Act of 1982. The Job Training Plan describes the activities and services lor the two-year pion period which ore designed to serve targeted segments of the economically disadvantaged popula­ tion who ore experiencing barriers In obtaining employment. Funding requested Is $1,906,170 for each year of the biennial period (July 1. 1986, to June 30, 1988). The ocIlvHies planned ore: I) On-the-Job Training; 2) Occupational Training: 3) Pilot Reading and Math Program; 4) Aasessment/Orienlotlon ond Job Seeking Skills; 5) Employment Motivation Program; ond 6) Exemplary M>uth Programs. The projected number of per­ sons to receive services Is 755 for eoch year of the plan. The Job Training Pion will be available for public Inspection. March 1, 1986, at the major public libraries In Barry. Branch and Calhoun Counties. The Plan will be available for public review at the Borry County Building, Clerk's Office, 220 West Stale Street In Hostings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. ond 5:00 p.m. In Branch County, the Job Training Pion can be ln« spected ot the Branch County Building, County Clerk's Office, 31 Division Street In Coldwaler, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Plan Is available for public inspection bet­ ween the hours of 3:00 pm. until 5:00 p.m. at the Calhoun Coun­ ty Building, County Clerk's Office. 315 West Green Street In Marshall. Questions and comment* or* to be directed In writing to th* Private Industry Council ond/or Chief Elected Officials, In core of the Mid Counties Employment ond Trolling Consortium, Inc, PO. Box 1574, Battle Creek. Ml 49016. More news every week! Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 The choice is yours! Legal Notice COMMON COUNCIL NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Monday, March 17, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. In the City Hall, Council Chambers, Hastings, City of Hostings, as amended. Moved by Gray, supported by Walton that the City increase their liability limits from two million to three million for a cost of $4,095 (prorated from 1/1 to 8/19/86). This would include General Liability. Public Offi­ cials Errors & Omissions and Automobile Liability. Yeos: Walton. Miller. Jasperse. Gray. Spockman. Cusack. Camp­ bell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Campbell for people to con­ tact their Representative ond Legislators on the Tori Liability Insurance to compromise the legislation, and that the City send resolutions in support of same. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Spockman that the Director of Public Services. Michael Klovan.ch pursue and contact the Highway Department concern­ ing the moving of the bridge on McCann Rd. to Tyden Pork to join both parts of the park on the NW. now separated by the river. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Jasperse that a letter of appreciation ond best wishes in his new endeavor be sent to Lorry Ainslie. City Attorney who is leaving as our legal council. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Miller that Richard Hemerling be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Gordon Ben­ nett os Second Ward Alderman, as recommended by the Mayor. Yeos: Campbell. Cusack. Spock­ man, Gray. Jasperse. Miller and Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Councilperson Spockman stated that she was retiring from Great Lakes Federal Savings ond invited everyone to attend her retirement party February 14. 1986. Moved by Campbell, supported by Wolton that the meeting adjourn at 8:32 p.m. Read and approved: William R. Cook, Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (2-27) IRA „or IRS Individual Retirement Account Internal Revenue Service Earn High Interest and Reduce Your Taxes By starting or adding to your... INDIVIDUAL Retirement Account at Hastings Savings and Loan Association 10.65% EFFECTIVE AllNIIH Y EU 10.25% ANNUAL PERCENTAGE R i ate We are currently offering an 18 Month. Fixed Rate Certificate that may be opened with a minimum contribution of $1.00 and additional deposits may be made at. any time throughout the year. No fee for setting up your IRA and no yearly custodial fees. IRA Accounts are separately insured to $100 000 through the Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation. CJastings Savings & •HaX^Mufoss [Joan 945-9561 374-8849 �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, February 27,1986- Page5 Social lielua J^eqal Notices STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NATlOMAL FFA MONTH PUBLIC^ GON NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE Chases to observe 50th wedding anniversary Lyle and Jeannette Chase o( 700 W. High St., Hastings, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at a family dinner party at the Battle Creek Stouffer Hotel McCamly’s Roof given by their daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Don Hammond. They were married on March 1,1936, at the First Methodist Church In Jackson. They have four grandsons, Donald, Steven, Paul and David Hammond. Mr. Chase graduated from Jackson High School in 1929 and attended the Chicago Art Institute. He worked in the retail and wholesale food industry and operated a grocery store in Hastings from 1954 to 1958. Mrs. Chase, the former Jeannette MacNaughton. graduated from Scott High School in Toledo, Ohio, in 1932 and from the Foote Hospital Schoo) of Nursing in Jackson, in 1935. She did genera) and private nursing duty and worked as a physician’s office nurse. She worked at Pennock Hospital from 1956 to 1960. The Chases retired while living in Jarksco and moved back to Hastings in 1983 Senslbas to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary In honor of the 25 th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sensiba, their children extend an invitation to all neighbors, friends and relatives for a Surprise open house on Sunday, March 2, from 2 til 5 p.m. at Knighfe of Columbus Hall, W. State Rd., Hastings. Robert and Susan (Steeby) Sensiba were married Feb. 4, 1961 in Hastings. They are the parents of Mrs. Robert (Cindy* Miller of Hastings, David and Terry of Middleville. They also have one gr ^daughter, Nicole Miller. Mr.and Mrs. Richard Partlo of Akron, Mich., announce the engagement of their daughter Teri Lee to Gerald James Best, son of Mr. Larry Best and Mrs. Judith Chittick of Delton. Teri was a 1984 graduate of Northwood Institute in Midland, MI. Jerry formally attended Delton Kellogg High and is a 1983 graduate of Northwood. Wedding plans are scheduled for April 26, 1986 in Howell, Mich. Mrs. Jud> Barber of Middleville and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kaechele of Delton are proud to announce the engagement of their children Karen Barber and John Kaechele. Karen is a 1983 graduate of ThomappleKellogg High School and a 1985 graduate of G.R. Junior College. She is employed by Hastings Mutual Insurance. John is a 1982 graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School and is employed by Ainsworth and Wigger Inc. A May 17 wedding is planned. Gregory Black, 20, Hastings and Kerri Avery, 20, Hastings Charles Hoffman, Jr., 30, Middleville and Linda Zuverink, 24, Middleville. Alfred Rose, 22, Delton and Linda K. Wellman, 18, Delton. Parent support group meeting March 6 at church A New Parent Support Group for Parents of Special Need Children is having its second meeting Thursday, March 6, at 7 p.rn. If your child has mental, physical, medical or learning disabled problems this support group is for you. Just to let you know you are not alone; that there are others who share the same feelings and problems, and can help you deal with day-to-day living. Meeting place will be at the Grace Lutheran Church, 239 East North St, Hastings. (Turn east off north Broadway. 1 block north on Woodland Ave., across from the Provincial House nursing home.) This week the group will show a film titled 'What was I Suppose to Do?” About a child at birth, following it grow up. Nursery will be provided. For further information call: 948­ 2216. Burleson-Donaldson engagement announced Mr. and Mrs*. James Burleson of Harwood Rd., Lake Odessa, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Janice Marie to Brian Arthur Donaldson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Donaldson, of Jordan Rd., Freeport. The bride-elect, also of Harwood Rd. is currently employed as an Olstein's Tem­ porary of Lansing. The groom-elect is currently employed at C & F Stamping of Grand Rapids. Both are 1982 graduates of Lakewood High School. A September 13 wedding is being planned. NOTICE of MEETING The Board of Review of the City of Hastings will meet In the City Hall dally 9 am. to 4 pm, March 4 through April 7, 1986. The Board of Review will meet In the Assessors office to review the assessment roll. A taxpayer may pro­ test to the Board of Review by letter, to 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Ml. The following Is a temporary list of factors to be applied Io the 1986 assessed values from the County Equalization Departments. rat|os RESIDENTIAL FACTOR COMMERCIAL FACTOR INDUSTRIAL FACTOR PERSONAL FACTOR AM LAKEWOOD grain Art Meade Auto Sales OWNER rtn ?nd SERVICE Sendee Center 94881 1633 S. Hanover - Hastings Caledonia State Bank Member FDIC 891-8113 • 627 Main - Caledonia CITIZEN’S ELEVATOR CO. Cu»lom Application Fertilizer Lime and Farm Chemicals Grain Drying • Storing • Service 7264)514 - 870 S. Main - Vermontville CLOVERLEAF’S O Farming. It’s an ongoing search to must adapt to and embrace lhe “Coachmen Country USA” find a better, more productive new to achieve success. FFA con­ Cen/1hid»» Vins . Motor Homes • SCI Coechmen Hvy . . C|„n Uwd Rv., 685-9888 ■ 1199 M-89 West ■ Plainwell way, and the Industrious tinually produces a bumper crop members of our FFA play a of talented, inventive and dedi­ big part. They're taught right from cated young people Io work In See Us For All Your Building Needs the start that fhe future of agricul­ and lead the new fields ot agri­ 664-4511 -12911 S Doster Rd - Doster ture Iles In keeping abreast ot the culture, and we're proud to show latest technology, and that they them our wholehearted support. Doster Lumber Company RICHARD W WALSH. Defendant. Richard H Show(P20304) Attorney for Plaintiff On the 28th day of January. 1986, on action was filed by AUDREY HOFFMAN. Plaintiff, against RICHARD W. WALSH. Defendant, in this Court being that of quieting title. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. RICHARD W. WALSH, shall answer or lake such other oction as may be per­ mitted by low on or before the 7th day of April. 1986. Failure to comply with this Order will result In a Judgment by Default against such Defendant for the relief demanded In the Com­ plaint filed in this Court. Doted: February?. 1986 HUDSON E. DEMING. Circuit Judge Drafted by: Richard H. Show (P20304) Attorney for Plaintiff SIEGEL, HUDSON. GEE. SHAW * FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (3-6) — January 13,19B6 — Meeting called to order 7:30 P.M.-Pledge to Flag. All Board Members present • 19 Citizen*. Amoved minutes of Deconi>er 9. 1985 meeting. Received reports of Treasurer. BPH Fite Dept.. BPOH Ambu­ lance Dept.. Zoning Admini­ strator. Library. Unanimous roll call vote approving payment of bills. Heard Dave Hughes speak on alternative* cl Dispatch Service. Received Wall Lake Sewage Petitions to establish Special Assessment District. Approved securing written verification from Attorney Fisher for L.W. Biegler. Inc. for Kokes file; permission for Supervisor to contact Attorney for Twp. matters as deemed necessary; attendance for N. Hine to MTA Convention. Took no action on request of Orangeville Twp. for seal on Miller Rd. Quarterly Budget report pre­ sented. Adjourned al 8:50 P.M. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Baker (2-27) EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION Equal Housing Lender - Member FSLIC 5433880 - 204 S Bostwick - Charlotte Also: 852-1830 - 109 S Main - Nashville GRAVELLE PROCESSING Custom Slaughtering & Processing Mon., Wed., Fri. • Cut • Wrapped Frozen M and % * Beef end Pork 852-9152- 6Thomapple Lake Rd - Nashville KENT OIL COMPANY, INC. Petroleum Professionals Since 1936 Serving Home ■ Farm • Industry 852-9210-735 Durkee, M-66-Nashvllle MIDDLEVILLE TOOL & DIE COMPANY, INC. FOREST MIDDLETON — OWNER Prototypes ■ Tools ■ Dies • Fixtures Please Support Our Local FFA Sponsors! Quality Hardwoods, Inc. Buyers of Standing Timber 566-8061 - 396 E Main - Sunfield 795-3646 - 611 Bowens MUI Rd - Middleville SEIF & SONS CHEVROLET, INC. Authorized New & Used Sales & Service 891-8104 - 632 E Main - Caledonia WAVA1u<5HbLr!!'^?CK LMStock Sales on Tuesdays ■ 5 p.m. Dairy Sale - 2nd I Sih Thureday at 1:00 - Wayland, Michigan 792-2296 ■ 3634 10th - Sale Bam 887-9945 • Office WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ElSie WOLEVER ■ OWNER S BROKER Specializing In Farm • Residential Lake and Commercial Properties 852-1501 - Nashville WRIGHT-WAY LUMBER COMPANY R & N SPORT BUGGY Automotive Fun Center Parts 4 Accessories for VW’s a Dune Buggies • Warehouse Distributors 3290900 ■ 9050 Sprinkle Rd - Kalamazoo 47.30% 44.57% 50.14% 50.00% Elias Brothers The number one family restaurant chain In the State of Michigan Is now accepting ap­ plications for all full-time and part-time positions on both the day and the night shifts, we offer competitive starting wages, an outstanding benerit package and the op­ portunity to advance Apply dally between 9:00a.m. and 9xX) pm at the following location: “Licensed Muster Plumber" BIG BOY 2030 28TH STREET, S.E., GRAND RAPIDS /Next to woodland Skating) EOE-M/F PARCHMENT BICYCLE CYCLEPRO & MURRAY Sales ■ Service ■ Accessories 3438118 ■ 5348 N. Riverview ■ Kalamazoo Small Enough To Care" 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES Restaurant Asgrow Seed Company Schnitzelbank Excellent German & American Foods “Congratulations On A Job Well Done" 385-6671 - Kalamazoo 459-9527 - 342 Jefferson S.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan B & J MOVING & STORAGE, INC. TSC FARM-HOME W AUTO STORE northAmerican Van Lines Also: 945-2401 150 West Court ■ Hastings LP Gas Service 343-5253-3231 Redmond-Kalamazoo 685-6811 - 411 Naomi St. - Plainwell 385-3686 - 3749 Wynn Road - Kalamazoo Aleo:9683540-4535 Wayne Rd-Battle Creek Member FDIC ^95-3338 Middleville Earth Energies Division of Great Plains Gas 7953532 • 904 Grand Rapids St - Middleville DON ALEXANDER - MANAGER HASTINGS CITY BANK "You Deserve Our Best" 891-9237 - 9375 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Michigan Ultramax 95% Efficient Gas Furnace Self-Serve Lumber Yard • "Cash ’N Carry" 527-1680 ■ 206 S. Dexter, M-66 • Ionia Serving Battle Creek and Surrounding Area for 33 Years 968-S37! - 21965 Bedford Rd. - Bedford Als°: 24th & c Avenue - Springfield D & W Food Center ROBERTSON PLUMBING Pipp Community Hospital ARTHUR WOLFE ■ ADMINISTRATOR & HEATING “Large Enough To Serve You, BEDFORD RESCUE SQUAD, INC. Board of Review 1.05708 1.12185 .99721 1.0000 & grain Locations In: Sunfield & Woodbury OMNK TO ANSWER SYNOPSMOFTNE REGULAR MEETWM OF THE NOPE TOWMSMF BOARD Marriage Licenses: AMERICAN BEAN STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 86-140-CK AUDREY HOFFMAN. formerly Scholl Plaintiff, Barber-Kaechele engagement told Partlo-Best announce wedding intentions File No. 86-19423 SE Estate of ESTHER L. ROWLADER. Deceased. Social Secur­ ity Number 369-44-3818. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On March 13. 19B6 at 11:00 a.m.. In the pro­ bate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Clarence R Rowloder requesting that Duane Gray be appointed Personal Representative of Esther I. Rowloder Estate who lived of 87 Colbert Drive. Hostings. Michi­ gan and who died December 5. 1984; ond requesting also that the he>r» of low of said de ceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by moll, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before May 27. 1986 Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. February 24, 1986 DUANE GRAY Personal Representative By: Paul E. Siegel Address of Personal Representative: 746 • 5th Avenue, Lake Odessa. Mi. 48849 Paul E. Siegel (P29433) Siegel, Hudson. Gee. Shaw 4 Fisher 607 N. Broadway Hostings, Michigan 49058 616-945 3495 (2-27) Make TSC Your Equipment Headquarters 968-3513 ■ 487 E Main - Battle Creek COLEMAN AGENCY Alt Washington Auto • Homo • Life & Health Insurance (616) 945-3412 - 203 & Michigan - Hastings Charlotte Also: HECKER AGENCY (517) 852-9680 - 225 N Main - Nashville c. Collins Garbage Service, Inc. 781-3392 -14450 P Dr. N. - Marshall FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CO., INC. We Buy Iron & Steel Scrap Copper • Brass and Aluminum 968-6111 • 120 S Ave. - Battle Creek Kleinfelt & Son, Inc. HITCHES BY GEORGE, INC. Charlss Commercial ■ Specializing in Residential Swanson Cookie Co. We Sell & Install All Classes of Hitches Wall Drilling • Service • Repair • Pumps Manufacturers of Archway Cookies Running Boards for All Vehicles REQ. MICH. LICENSE NO. 0t07 452-6769 • 727 28th S.E., Grand Rapids 543-2704 ■ 3402 West Five Point Highway Charlotte - Michigan 962-6211 - Battle Creek �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner- Thursday, February 27,1986 what’s cookin ’ Ann Landers by Elaine Gilbert Make those loans ‘in writing’ This Week Featuring... Pasta Salads There aren't many styles of food that can do it all — offer sound nutrition, easy preparation, lock colorful, taste flavorful and appear elegant. Pasta salads can do it all, says Donna Higgins, director of consumer services who heads the test kitchens for Del Monte foods and beverages. "The concept of pasta salads offers plenty of room for creativity because pasta mixes well with so many foods," said Higgins. For example, she notes, in the recipes that follow, tomatodill pasta salad combines rotini, a spiral pasta, with a variety of vegetables that are topped with dill vinaigrette. Grey Poupon Dijon mustard in the dressing gives the dish extra spice. *" Parshed pasta salad relies on a different combination of vegetables and is topped with lemon-mint dressing that adds a flavorful, but not overpowering finish," said Higgins. Each salad is appropriate for brunch, lunch or as a light dinner. Tomato-Dill Pasta Salad Ingredients: 8-ounces uncooked rotini (spiral pasta), 1-can (144 <n.) tomato wedges, 4-cup sliced carrots, 4-cup sliced radishes, 4-cup sliced celery, 4-cup sliced green onion, dill vinaigrette (recipe below), and lettuce. Cook pasta as package directs; rinse thoroughly with cold water; drain well. Drain tomato wedges, reserving Juice for dressing. In large bowl, combine pasta, vegetables and dill vinaigrette. Toss to coat evenly. Serve on lettuce-lined plates. Serves Dill Vinaigrette Ingredients: 4-cup salad oil, reserved juice from tomato wedges, 2-Tablespoons Regina red wine vinegar. 2-teaspoons Grey Poupon Dijon mustard, l-small clove garlic, crushed; 4-teaspoon dill weed, crushed; 4teaspoon sugar, 4-teaspoon salt, 4-teaspoon cracked pepper. Combine ingredients; mix well. Yields 1cup. Panlled Pasta Salad Tomato-dill pasta salad Is one ot several easy-to-flx Del Monte recipes. Ingredients: 8-ounces uncooked fusilli (curly spaghetti), 1-cup finely chopped parsley, 4-cup shelled fresh peas or frozen peas, thawed; lOcherry tomatoes, halved; 8radishes, sliced; 2-carrots, chopped; 2-green onions, sliced; lemon-mint dressing (recipe below). Cook pasta as package directs; rinse thoroughly with cold water; drain well. In large bowl, combine pasta, vegetables and lemon-mint dressing. Toss to coat evenly. Serve on lettuce-lined plates, if desired. Serves eight. Lemon-Mint Dressing Ingredients: 4-cup fresh lemon juice, onethird cup olive oil, one-third cup salad oil, 1Tablespoon Grey Poupon Dijon mustard, 1clove garlic, crushed; 1-teaspoon salt, 4teaspoon dried mint leaves, 4-teaspoon sugar, and 4-teaspoon cracked pepper. Combine ingredients; mix well. Yield: approximately 14-cups. Ping Pong Tournament SATURDAY, MARCH 8 • 7:00 RM. htst unrrea Metnoaisr uiurcn ot Hastings FELLOWSHIP HALL — EVERYONE WELCOME! Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Zion Lutheran Church Luther League went to Cannonsburg to ski Saturday, Rev. Cliff Randall, John Fisher and Sandy Fisher accompanied the youngsters on the trip. Luther League members Yvonne MacKenzie. Mard Engle, Andrew Mark­ wart, Marty Duff, Becky Jordan and Kathy Fisher and their five guests enjoyed the trip. Woodland Methodist Church Women held a pancake supper Saturday eveing. It included applesauce, sausages, and local maple syrup made by Mike Winkler. The crowd was small. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kantner had a bir­ thday party at their home on Saturday evening for their son, Michael, their daughter-in-law, Kellie, and granddaughter, Nicole Seyster. Tamara Kantner Seyster, her husband, Jim Seyster, and daughter, Amy, and Eric Kantner completed the family for the dinner party. Mr. and Mrs. Steve White of Hastings were guest of honor at a wedding gift-opening party given by Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Curtis of Woodland Sunday afternoon. The young couple was married at Zion Lutheran Church Feb. 8 and had just returned from their honeymoon at a cabin in an area north of here. Guests at the luncheon party given by Pennock Health and Fitness Center PENNOCK HOSPITAL Personal • Professional • Progrrsslw NEXT SESSION BEGINS MARCH 3,1986 LEVEL I A fun workout for individuals not able to benefit from a full aerobic program. 5 Weeks • Monday, Wednesday. Friday 9:30 s.m. to 10:90 a.m. 9 Weeks • Tuesday, Thursday 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. 9 Weeks-Tuesday, Thursday, 5:45 pun.-8:45 pun. Certified Instructor. RENAE FELDPAUSCH 945-9377. CPR Trained WALK CLUB A workout which concentrates on walking and stretching exercise to music. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11 a.m. to 12 Noon LEVEL II A full aerobic workoutl B 9 Weeks • Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. B 9 Weeks • Tuesday, Thursday 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. 9 Weeks • Monday, Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Certified Instructor. SARAH FISHER 945-4344, CPR Trained B 9 Weeks • Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Certified Instructor MARTHA EDGER 948-2179, CPR Trainee MIDDLEVILLE CLASSES Martha Edger 948-2179 B 4 Weeks • Monday, Wednesday, Friday 900 a.m. to 1000 a.m. Gun Lake Center - 4 Price (This Cisse Only) 4 Weeks • Tuesday, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ThomappIe-Kellogg Middle School (Old Gym) Hastings classes at ... Roll-A-Rama, 1907 S. Bedford Rd. Central Information and Registration Pennock Health and Fitness Center 945-4333 the bride’s parents were: Steve and Cindy White (guests of honor), Doug Curtis; Robin Murray; Lucy Classic; Shirley and Galen Kilmer; Win and Elaine Steward; Deb and FredRaffler, Mark and Kurt; Linda and Ron Lancaster; Sue and Steve Radant. Vern Newton of Woodland and his brother, Lyle Newton of Hastings, spent part of last week traveling to Ohio, New York, Penn­ sylvania and West Virginia where they visited a distant relative, researched family history, and explored an area where Lyle had been on Army maneuvers while in the service. They drove 1,400 miles on the trip. Lakewood United Methodist Church and Rev. Ward Pierce hosted the February 23 special service that was part of the six-week series sponsored by the Lakewood Ministerial Association. The Lakewood Methodist Church choir sang an anthem during the service. The speaker, Rev. Jerry Brenneman, of Hope Brethren Church, spoke about Barabas, his background and history and how Jesus died in his place. Coffee and cookies were served by church members at a social hour after the service. Next Sunday, the area-wide Lenten service will be held at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church on Highway 66 on Sunday evening. The speaker will be Rev. Jerry Miller of Woodgrove Brethren-Christian Parish in Coats Grove. A social hour will follow. 1 David Brodbeck returned to Woodland last week after a four-week trip that included a farm tour of Australia and New Zealand. When he left Michigan, he flew to San Francisco where he spent two days before meeting the rest of the tour group and flying to Sydney, Australia. The group spent eight days visiting farms and living with different firm famlies on that continent before they flew to New Zealand. There, they again visited farms as a group and stayed at dif­ ferent farm homes during an eight-day stay. Brodbeck said that he enjoyed having fresh fruits and vegetables while in Australia and New Zealand as it was mid-summer in the southern hemisphere. On the return trip, he spent two days in Hawaii. Mr. Brodbeck spent six days in northern and central California before he returned to Michigan. During that time, he was south of the Napa-Sonoma Valley floods, and had returned to the San Francisco area from a visit to the Sacramento Valley before the levee breaks and bad flooding in that part of the state. Hie six Lakewood area United Brethren Churches held a prayer seminar at Kilpatrick Church on Friday and Saturday. Rev. Kevin Cherry of the Sunfield church conducted the two-day seminar. Clyde Shoemaker served coffee and homemade cookies each day. Nine Kilpatrick Church members were among the 19 persons who attended the seminar. Zion Luther Church members are putting up posters throughout the area to announce the coming concert by nationally known gospel singers Dave and Barb Anderson of Minneapolis. The concert will be at the church on Velte Road on April 9 at 7:30 p.m. This couple travels throughout North America and several other parts of the world with a pianist giving concerts. David and Frances (Poppy) Hershberger celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on Sunday. All of their five children and two grandchildren attended Woodgrove Parish Church with them in the morning. The children are Mrs. Mark (Sally) Poll, Steven, Stuart, Scott and Shari Hershberger. Grandchildren are Jason and Tia Poll. In the afternoon the Hershbergers* children sponsored an open house at the church to which over 100 people came. Poppy said that one friend from Battle Creek whom she had not seen in about 20 years came. A decorated cake, vegetable pieces and chips with dips, punch and coffee were served. Poppy wore a b«®utiful cranberry red dress, poppysaid 1,131 “ft was a real nice ^y”and that she spent all Monday morning reading fhe many cards they had received and then more came in the mail. Middleville Registration Only: EDGER* B - Babysitting Available OPTIONAL FITNESS EVALUATION 8 PLACEMENT AVAiLABtE AT NOMINAL FEE No holds tor her Dear Ann Landers: I have tried to let my friends know, with gentle words, a sense of humor and mild annoyance, but ‘hey ignore the message. I refer to “call waiting” and second telephone lines. People don’t realize how rude it is to be but on hold when another call comes in. Busy folks who can’t stand to miss a call should install two separate lines and one answering machine. The machine could take the caller's name and no one is left on hold. We have six children and three telephone lines, all separate. My husband and I use and answer our phone and the other lines are answered by those designated to their respective numbers. We have a signal for emergencies in case our line is busy. I have no patience when a friend says, "Hold on, my other line is - " CLICK. I resent being put on hold with no con­ sideration for my time or feelings. I'd like your views on this hotly debated subject. STEAMED IN ALA DEAR ALA.: I don’t mind being put on hold briefly. If I am kept waiting beyond what I consider a reasonable time, I hang up. You should do the same. Scientific eating habits Dear Ann Landers: Please tell the 12-yearoid boy whose parents took exception to his eating one item until it was finished before going on to the next one (i.e., from meat to vegetable to potato) that my brother and also our son did exactly that. They are both graduates of M.I.T. My brother taught there. I always believed that people who are scientific and mathematically inclined apply the same precision when it comes to cleaning their dinner plates. Neither my brother nor our son has changed his eating habits, and it has never bothered us in the least - LAID BACK IN CALIFORNIA DEAR L.B.: I was amazed at the reader response to that tetter. Your brother and your son have an enormous number of soulmates. Some nutritionists even said it is healthy. So - bon appetit, you one-at-atimers! She’s childless and happy Dear Ann Landen: Recently a woman worteand asked about having her tubes tied. She was 32, had two children and was divorced. You told her to think two times, three times, and then a fourth before she made a decision. I had my tubes tied when I was 24, after two abortions and a miscarriage. I tried every faam of birth control known to woman (and man) and wasn't comfortable with any of them. I’m 36 now and have never regretted my decision. I don't like children, never have liked them and am greatly relieved to know I won't have any. I have yet to meet a man who was disturbed because of this. My freedom from the tyranny of birth control, abortion and the emotional strain it produces has been a major factor in keeping me well-balanced and anxiety-free. Before I had the surgery, several doctors tried to shame me into "growing up and coming to my senses.” I feel comfortable with my decision and hope my letter will encourage other women to be honest with themselves and not feel guilty about it. - DIFFERENT SIDE OF THE STORY IN SANTA ROSA. DEAR ROSA: Motherhood is not for everyone. Women who do not like children and don't want them make a big mistake when they buckle under to societal pressure. There would be fewer abused youngsters, juvenile delinquents and teenager criminals if more women had the courage to admit their true feelings and not feel like monsters. I applaud your courage to face the truth, take an unpopular stand and not be concerned about what others think. Treat the flag with respect Dear Ann Landers: I would like to ask a favor of you. I was bom in France and came to this country when I was 18. In 1976 my second husband passed away. He was a World War II vetaran. I was given the American flag that had been draped over his casket. It meant a great deal to me. My nephew from France loves this country and comes to visit me every two years. In 1977, on his first visit, he asked me to buy him the biggest American flag I could find. 1 decided to give him the one I had. In 1978, I visited him in Paris. I was shocked and hurt to see that he was using the flag as a bedspread. I asked him nicely to put it away while I was his guest. He apologized and said he had no idea he had done something wrong. Ann, please tell all Americas to treat our flag with the respect i t deserves. To me it is a soiree of pride and inspiration Yet we see flags faded and weather-beaten at the en­ trances of mobile homeparks and apartment buildings. A word in your column would help a lot. So many people learn from you. Thanks for your help. - A LOVER OF OLD GLORY (CARTHAGE, MISS.) DEAR LOVER: 1, too, have seen flags that are faded and tom. It’s disgraceful. I hope everyone who flies a flag will check it out today and if we're talking to you, get moving. CONFIDENTIAL TO Boiling Mad and Can’t Get Over It: time is sure to diminish your anger. Bear in mind that hate, like acid, does more damage to the vessel in which it is stored than to the object on which it is poured. Planning a wedding? What’s right? What’s wrong? Ann Landers* "New Bride’s Guide" will relieve your anxiety. To receive a copy, send $2.00 plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago. Illinois 60611. Don’t get burned by a “line" that's too hot to handle. Play it cool with Ann Lander's guide to “Necking and Petting - What Are the Limits?" Send your request to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, Illinois 60611, en­ closing 50 cents and a long, stamped, selfaddresed envelope. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE. Hastings Friends of the Library presents “BABY BOOMER” Trivial Pursuit Tournament 948-2179 REGISTRATION NOW FOR MARCH-APRIL SESSIONS Registration and full payment may be made at Pennock Health & Fitness Center or al first class. Dear Ann Landen: In 1983,1 loaned $500 to a relative who had dipped into her bowling group's treasury to the tune of $1,100. If the facts had become known she would have lost her job. The one who would have suffered most was her 13-year-old daughter. All kinds of promises were made about paying me back. I gave her 12 months in­ terest-free before she was obligated to make the first payment, which I set at $30 a month with 6 percent interest. She made two payments in the fall of 1984 and I haven't seen a dime since. In July of last year, this person was spending money on luxury items and flaunting her purchases shamelessly. I wonder how many of your readers have a similar experiences and what they did about it. Any feedback on this subject?BAMBOOZLED IN MICHIGAN DEAR BAM: Your story is as old as the hills. It happens all the time. 1 advise my readers who ask before the fact (too bad you didn't) to take the desperate friend to sign a notarized promissory note. If you have nothing in writing you are out of luck. In­ variably you lose your money and the friendship goes down the tubes as well. LIFE WELLNESS 2%. Get results with a Banner Classified Call TODAY! 948-8051 (Reach the "Weekend Market!' MARCH 8, 1986 • 4 to 8 P.M — Riverbend Clubhouse — ’ ’10 00 PER TEAM (2 TO A TEAM) Cash Prizes Awarded: 1st "SO; 2nd *30: 3rd >20 BRING OWN BABY BOOMER CARDS. GAME BOARD 4 WEDGES Party Following with Music & Cash Bar �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 27.1986 - Page 7 From Tims to Time... by...Esther Walton Editor remembers town when family first came Written September II, 1M* ByM.L. Cook Many changes have taken place in Hastings since oir fam Uy moved here in September. 1863. Then there were not more than half a dozen houaea in the Second Ward; about the same number in the First South ot Walnut Street, in the Fourth Ward there were a very few widely scattered house*. That district was then called "Bumble Bee Plains." There were plenty of thickets of brush and young oak trees on the "Plains." That sec­ tion of the city was not then considered at aU desirable. Now it has many fine homes. The Battle Creek stage came down Jef­ ferson, so that was then the popular residence street, with Broadway a dose second. Green street was a very poor third. I think the village than had about 800 inhabitants. There were two churches, the Presbyterian, located where it b now, and the Methodist, now Odd Fellows Hall The old two-story frame court house stood on the square, with a heavy fence around it, to keep out the roaming cows. There were stile-steps entrances on the north and south sides of the square. The two-story frame school buildings, with two rooms on each story, stood on the Central grounds. There was not a brick store or house in Hastings, except the jail, which then faced Park Street, and stood at the southwest comer of Park and Court streets. Ugly looking frame stores fUled the south side of State street, from Church to Michigan Avenue. All of the block, on the north side, between Church and Jefferson, and about half of the block between Jefferson and Michigan Avenue, also contained wooden store buildings Most all of both sides of Jefferson, between State and Court street, and about half of the block on the east side of Michigan Avenue, between State and Apple streets, also had unsightly one or two story store buildings. There were many groceries then. Each one had a saloon in the rear end or underneath. There were plenty of liquor joints on Jef­ ferson and Michigan Avenues, and a few fronts on State Street were given over to saloons. Michigan had a so-called prohibition law at that time, but it was so full of loop­ holes that, a .conviction was practically im­ possible. Of course these places could not be licensed to sell what the state law said must not be sold or given away. There were said to be 20 places in the village were liquor was openly vended. Anyone could engage in selling liquor who wished, for there was no license fee. A small amount of cash would start one in the business. I never saw a woman or girl enter a liquor store, until the present law was enacted. Women might, and some did drink liquor in their houses; but they would never go into a place where it was sold. The only industries in Hastings were two grist mills and a saw mill, all operated by power furnished by the two dams on Fall Creek within the city limits. It was six years after our family moved to Hastings (1888) before the town had a railroad. There was no telegraph line to the village. The Battle Creek Stage was our o^> touch with the outside world. . . How vividly I remember the daily arriv*1 of that stage. Driver Bill Lewis did not burry his .’cur horses over the rough roads fro® Battle Creek to Hastings; but when be reached the down grade on Jefferson Street, he would toot his horn, then crack the whip and ’.he four prancing steeds would be stopped at the Hastings House where Lan­ dlord Keith would welcome those who were to be his guests. The Hastings House was then a frame, twostory structure. At the corner of State and Church streets, the hotel was built around an empty square, which was about 50x50 feet, which enabled the stage to make an easy approach to the hostelry. At the northeast corner of Michigan Avenue and State was another hotel, which was always referred to as the "Lower Hotel." It never seemed to prosper, even when a three-story brick structure was placed there. The Hastings House always drew the larger and more desirable patronage. What did people do to amuse themselves then’ There was fine hunting in the fall, good fishing in the many lakes. We had the county fair in the fall, and the 4th of July. And they were big events in the life of Hastings, let me tell you. Then there were church socials at the home of church members, where you ate a lot and paid little. There were also donations for the preacher, when folks who had it paid cash, and rural members brought meats or goods or fruit for the P®5101" At gatherings there were lively games. You ?layFd "snatch and catch ’em,” or "drop the handkerchief." Then the gent raced after the “ay, or the lady chased the man. When caught, a smacker of a kiss was the dreadful penalty! There was a lot of real, old-fashioned visiting in those days, when the evening was spent in visiting, not in playing cards or 8®njes. There were neighborly visits. Of course there was dancing, when there was a chance for it in some large room. On the fair grounds in fair time and near the Hastings House on the square on the 4th of July, there were bowery dances. Lute Bennett played the fiddle and called the dances. At one of these he was asked if he could play the “Virginia Reel.” He an­ swered: “Me Play the Virginia Reel? Of course I can! I’ll play it or fix it so no d—n man can play it.” In anticipation of the railroad, and following its construction, Hastings took on quite a growth - Green Street from the bend westward; Hanover Street and the Second Ward and Michigan Avenue and the First *J,ar<L added many new homes. Bumble Bee Plains began to come into its own as a residence district also. Then the improvement of the business district began. The first brick structure then was the three-story brick, three stores wide, at the south-west corner of State and Jefferson. In the third story, over two of the Woodliff. “What did people do to amuse themselves then? There was fine hunting in the fall, good fishing in many lakes. We had the county fair in the fall, and the 4th of July...” acted as if she might use her navy to aid the South. About that time came the battle between the Monitor and Merrimac, which was quickly won by the Monitor. That iron-clad vessel doomed all the wooden navies of the world; and ended the Unionist fears of the British navy. Then an incident occurred which aroused again the wrath of Great Britain against the North. A union war vessel stopped a British ship on the high seas, and took from that ship two Confederate diplomats, who were on their way to Europe, Queen Victoria’s government hotly protested this action, demanding the return of the two men, and an apology from our government at Washington. This protest from her majesty, the Queen, required an immediate answer. Secretary Seward consulted Senator Chandler, chairman of that body's committee on foreign affairs. Seward asked Chandler how he would answer the Queen. Chandler replied: "I'd translate it into diplomatic language, but I'd tell the Old Lady to go to hThat was done, England did not wish to send her wooden battle ships to fight the ironclad Monitor, and the matter was dropped. That incident gives you an accurate pic­ ture of the type of man who represented Michigan in the U.S. senate during the Civil War. Notice — Prairieville Township BOARD of REVIEW MEETINGS NOTICE is hereby given to oil persons liable to assessment for taxes in Prairieville Township that the assessment roll will be sub­ ject to inspection at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Nor­ ris Road, in the village of Prairieville, on the following days: Monday, March 10: 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11:1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 12: 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Multiplier Factor: AG. .94411 COMM: .98814 Hastings House was the major hotel In the city during the middle 1800’s, playing host to passengers on the stagecoach from Battle Creek. 7th Grade Semester Honor Roll All A’s - Chase Youngs, Nick Williams, Kelly Vandenburg, Matt Bender, Geri Eye, Jean Fogel, Elizabeth Fullerton, Jefl Hoxworth, Julie Norris. Jason Carr, Lisa Cook, Tom Cruttenden, Tom Dawson, Kamell Degoa, Andre Devree, Matt Dykstra, Diane Eaves, Matthew Gahan, Christopher Hammond, Brian Heath, Jeremy Horan, Brad Humphrey, Robert Huver, Brad Jnoes, Robert Jordan, Ellina Kelly, Nicole Kuhn, Robert Luna, Chad Lindquist, Tammy Lyttle, Carrie Mc­ Candlish, Bryant Zimmerman, Jeanna Merit, Matt Miles, Angie M. Miller, Bobbie Jo Nelson, Eric Norton, David Oom, Nicole Otto, Cindy Purgiel, Asa Randall, Brandi Raymond, Yvon Roush, James Skidmore, Travis Suntbeimer, Mary Sweetland, Jason Tietz, Brian Tobias, Holly Van, Brad Weller, Katy Wilcox, Joe Williams. 8th Grade Semester Honor Roll All A’s • Ray Duimstra, Anna Solmes. Teresa Amalio, Rose Anger, Kim Belanger, Daniel Bell, Melissa Belson, Clay Brehm, Tracy Brighton, Greg Chandler, Jennifer Chase, Robert Cheeseman, Lori Courtney, Trudy Cole, Tim Cruttenden, Jacque Daniel, Tami Davis, Branden Dawe, Tia Degoa, Bevin Dunn, Eric Endsley, Kelli Gerber, Geoff Gibson, Debbie Grebenok, Heather Haas, Todd Harr, Jill Havey, Scott Hubbert, Lesiha Hull, Melinda James, Lisa Kelly, Bret Laubaugh, Shannon Leslie, Jo Marfia, Dana Markley, Christina Morrison, Brian Morton, Shane Park, Katy Peterson, Brian Redman, Jennifer Schimmel, MichaeUen Snyder, Nikki Spaulding, Jon Teunessen, Brian Turnbull, Tom Vos, Andy Woodliff. VILLAGE of WOODLAND TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: Nolle. I, hereby given, that on Annual VILLAGE ELECTION will be hold in th. Villoae of Woodland. Stat, of Michigan. ot Woodland Village Hall, within Laid Villoae on MONDAY. MARCH 10. 1906. for th. purpol. of voting for th. elec­ tion of th. following officer., viz: on. village present one village cl.rk, on. villog. treasurer, three trustee, - four year form, and on. .rusts. ■ two "Notice Relative to Opening ond Closing of the Polls L-16-D. GO FISH­ ING OR LAY BACK & ENJOY this large 3 bed­ room home on 4 Vi spacious acres with creek on 2 sides, Lakewood Schools. Lots of extras. For show­ ing call Dorthy 945-9704. The International Lock and Seal Corporation began in this building on Mill Street, which Is now part of Hastings Manufacturing Co. The company which manufactured the Tyden Seal for railroad cars later became Viking Corporation. To have your historic photo published in The Banner, please drop it off at our office at 1952 N. Broadway. All photos will be copied and returned. L-15-A. KICK THOSE WINTER BLUES, let's go fishing, boating and swimming. Move right in this 2 bedroom cot tage on beautiful Thornapple Lake Channel Lot Must see to appreciate. Land contract terms. For show­ ing call Dorthy 945-9704. Assistant Manager______ Retail Big Wheel needs an aggressive, self-motivated person to work as an Assistant Manager in our Hasting, Michigan store. We are a growing chain of discount department stores that believes in giving our store management the responsibility and authority to run the store. The Assistant Manager will be responsible for the hands-on operation and supervision of such departments as Sporting Goods, Automotive, Lawn & Garden, Toys, etc. Thornapple Valley To qualify for this position, candidates must possess at least a 2 year business related degree or 2 to 4 years of retailing management experience. SECTION 720. On th. day of any election. th. polls shall be opened at 7 o'clock In th. forenoon. and shall be continuously open until 8 attack in th. after­ noon and no longer. Every qualified elector pres.nf ond tn line at th. polls at th. hour prescribed for th. closing th.reof shall be allowed to vole. tea s coo, HMtt",. Ml AhonWn: Slo™ Mon^w MOFFATT, Village Clerk C-22-A. PUT YOUR FEET UP AND RELAX in front of the fireplace in this completely remodeled 3 bed­ room home, close to schools, town & hospital. Priced to sell before spring. For show­ ing, call Doug 948-2882 or 1-800­ 802-2401. Tyden-Viking begins on Mill Street We offer a compensation and benefit package that is competitive with the retail industry. fi n’rlock o.m. of sold day of •lection. until 8 oclock p-m y CHRISTY RES: 1.06519 Thornapple Valley REALTY ELECTION LAW, ACT 116, P.A. 1954 Th. Polls of said election will be open ot 7 o'clock a.m. and will remain open IND: .95292 Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon suficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, In their judgement, moke the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. ROY RECK, Supervisor Hastings Jr. High Honor Roll — 7th Grade 2nd Marking Period All A’* - Geri Eye, Elizabeth Fullerton, Jeff Hoxworth, Matt Miller, Travis Suntheimer, Chase Youngs, Nick Williams, Kelly Vandenburg Emily Allen, Jennifer Balderson, Matt Bender, Brad Bruce, Lisa Cook, Tom Cruttenden, Turn Dawson, Kamell Degoa, Andre Devree, Matt Dykstra, Diane Eaves, Jean Fogel, Matthew Gahan, Christopher Hammond, Sarah Hawkins, Brian Heath, Brad Humphrey, Robert Huver, Brad Jones, Robert Jordan, EUissa Kelly, Kim Knight, Jason Larabee, Robert Luna, Tammy Lyttle, Carrie McCandlish, Tom Wiswell, Bryant Zimmerman, Angie M. Miller, Julie Norris, Eric Norton, David Oom, Nicole Otto, Denny Paulauski, Cindy Purgiel, Jane Quick, Asa Randall. Brandi Raymond, Yvon Roush, James Skidmore, Mary Sweetland, Jason Tietz, Brian Tobias, Holly Van, Katy Wilcox, Joe Williams. Sth Grade 2nd Marking Period All A’« - Ray Dumistra, Eric Endsley, Nicole Shay. Teresa Amalio, Rose Anger, Daniel Bell, Melissa Belson, Clay Brehm, Tracey Brighton, Greg Chandler, Trudy Cole, Tim Cruttenden, Jacque Daniels, Branden Dawe, Tia Degoa, Beven Dunn, Geoff Gibson, Debbie Grebenok, Heather Haas Todd Harr. Lori Hubbell, Melinda James, Lisa Kelly, Bret Laubaugh, Shannon Leslie, Joe Marfia, Dana Markley, Christina Morrison, Katy Peterson. Brian Redman, Kathy Rhine, Jennifer Schimmel. Suzi Sexton, MichaeUen Snyder. Anna Solmes, Nikki Spaulding. Jon Teunessen, Brian Turnbull, Tom Vos, Andy stores was a union hall. That brought the theater to Hastings. Among the artists ap­ pearing there, the most noted was Sol Smith Russell, who later became a New York City favorite. His career was just beginning when he came to Hastings as a young man two or three times. That third story room was the first public hall in Hastings. Dances, pioneer gatherings, political meetings, school commencements • all sorts of gatherings were held there Some famous speakers addressed gatherings in Union Hall. Probably the most noted was Michigan’s famous Civil War United States senator, Zachariah Chandler, who was at the head of the foreign relations committee during the war. He wrs a man of commanding figure, and an eloquent speaker. I heard him speak in Union Hall in the Grant-Greely presidential campaign; and again, in 1873, when the Greenback Party set out to carry Michigan. In that campaign he was the chairman of the Republican State Central Committee. I remember the Republicans of this country were fearing state and county defeat that year, probably because the Greenbacks had elected 12 of the 28 supervisors that spring, and were putting up a hot fight to carry the county and state that fall. I remember that Zack Chandler said that night, just before election: "You will want to have me tell you, as chairman of the Republican State Central Committee, how Michigan will vote next Tuesday. I’ll tell you now just how it’s going. There are nine state officers to be chosen. The Republicans will elect nine and the Greenbacks can have all the rest. There are 10 congressmen to he chosen. The Republicans will elect 10 of them, and the Greenbacks can have all the rest." That speech encouraged the Republicans, for they knew he would not claim such results unless he knew. Actual results confirmed his statements. Senator Chandler was chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs during the latter part of the Civil War. England, under Queen Victoria, had shown an­ tagonism to the Union and friendship for the Confederate cause in many ways. She had 2293 Gun Lake Road HASTINGS Ph. 948-8959^-z 5*re mums: ------ BIG WHEEL DISCOUNT DEPARTMENT STORE DE A I TV RLPtL 1 I JohnCohoon Art Brewer Dorothy Fiske Mary Armour Builder, Broker 945-5309 945-9704 945-4320 945*5718 Bobble Whitaker Doug Nicholson Rhonda Vincent Mark Noteboom 945-4517 948-2882 948-9022 945-5857 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 27,1S86 Saxons to win 4th district in 5 years? by Sieve Vedder Regular season records annually fall by the wayside the last week of February, meaning it matters not whether a team is 20­ 0 or 0-20. All 700-plus participating schools begin high school basketball's famed ‘second season" with the same slate. No wins, no losses. Over the next usually hectic 3 weeks, league champions as well as doormats have the same opportunity to capture coveted but elusive state titles. Depending on the final results of those 3 weeks, the pains of a mediocre or even poor season which began way back on Nov. 11 can be forgotten. Take, for instance, the case of Hastings’ Jekyl and Hyde team. The Saxons (7-12 overall, 4-9 league) enter Friday’s regular season finale against Harper Creek as something of an enigma. Five games under .500 and a sixth place league finish are hardly reason enough to send shudders through the other 4 district antagonists, but recent Saxon teams have had a knack of hitting their strides this time of year. The 1985 66 version of Hastings basketball may be no different. With a few breaks here and there, Hastings Coach Denny O'Mara said his team might notch its fourth district in 5 years. “We're going to have to play well," un­ derstated O'Mara, whose team has won 6 of its last 10 games. “But the draw is a good one for us. Otsego and Allegan are probably AREA STANDINGS... LEADING SCORERS TWIN VALLEY Coldwater12-1 (16-2) Lakeview9-4 (13-6) Marshall94(13-5) Sturgis8-5(12-6) Albion6-7 (9-9) Hastings4-9(7-12) Harper Creek3-10(6-13) Hillsdale1-12(4-14) SMAA Bronson.................................... 11-0(15-4) Olivet8-3(134) St. Philip7-4(11-6) Pennfleld5-6(7-10) Bellevue......................................4-7(7-11) MapleValley39(4-14) Springfield1-10(6-12) better teams than us, but we're as com­ petitive as the rest of the teams." Hastings drew a first round bye and will play the Delton-Wayland winner on March 5 at 7 p.m. Neither the Panthers, with 3 straight losses and a 3-14 mark, nor the Wildcats at 7-12,.are enjoying banner years. Wayland. Luckily for the Saxons, the other bracket pits O'Mara's favorites. Otsego (10-8) and Allegan (8-11), against one another on Monday. In all candor, it’s the type of weaker district which any of the 5 teams could take. For Hastings to win it the team needs to play with consistency. "We didn’t play that poorly Friday (a 51-42 loss at Sturgis)," acknowledged O’Mara. "We got beat, but we did some of the things we wanted to do. "We’re not going full steam ahead, but we have been playing well. Our biggest thing is consistency; we have to be consistent." Heading the list of consistent Saxons is sophomore guard Mike Brown, who has averaged 28.2 points per game over the last to raise his county-leading mark to 23.1. Running mate Andy Jenkins is averaging 12.2 points per game, but he scored only 4 points against Albion on Feb. 15 and 2 last Friday against Sturgis. Junior forward Dan Willison has chipped in 8.5 points over the last 4 games while both Nick Willison and Mike Karpinski have both turned in double digit performances over the past 2 weeks. O K BLUE Godwin11-2(15-3) Byron Center10-3 (135) Hamilton10-3(136) Caledonia94(10-9) Middleville6-7(39) Comstock Park310(313) Lee2-11(2-16) Kelloggsville1-12 (1-17) SCORERS Brown. Hastings1943323.1 O'Mara. Lakewood1334319.3 Ringler, Delton1333318.5 Slple, Maple Valley13284-15.8 Gearhart. Maple Valley... 13260-14.4 Fox, Middleville1325314.1 O'Meara, Delton1324313.7 Sheilenbarger, Lakewood 18-23313.1 Jenkins, Hastings19-232-12.2 Dfr Steve V^dde' The best time of the year is here It’ll be sure to raise an argument amongst the football crowd, but the 3­ week stretch that kicks off Monday and runs until March 22 is the moat exciting time of all the high school sports seasons. Period. You heard it hear first The state basketball tournament appropriately dubbed “March Mad­ ness,” offers more drama, more unadulterated emotion and hullabaloo than does any prep football matchup, no matter who’s playing or what’s at stake. Such a claim isn't intended as a slam against high school football or any other prep sport — certainly every sport has its moment in the sun. It sounds corny, but the state tour­ nament transcends sports. That may be a bold statement, but see if you can follow my thinking. The tournament conjures up March afternoon visions of driving th*ough a Michigan countryside which is gradually coming alive after being buried under snow, ice and freezing temperatures for the last 4«* months It's the realization winter is dying and that the oiled-up softball glove stuck in the corner of the living room closet will soon be put to use The tournament offers the unique melodrama of school against school, community against community, and finally in the darkness of a wild Crisler Arena, region against region It's reading the sports pages the day after and discovering Flint Central was nipped in overtime, or that Okemos and Charlotte will meet renew a seasonlong rivalry in the district finals, or wondering if Maple City Glen Lake will have enough to beat back the Detroit schools for a Class D championship. That simply is the best of what high school sports is all about. And we only see it for 3 short weeks a year. As for the 5 Barry County teams, 1985-86 has been an extremely forgetable year with only 1 team, Lakewood at 108, struggling above the .500 mark. The other 4 schools would just as soon get on with the baseball, track, and tennis seasons. Below are capsule summaries of who will win next week's districts. The opinions are mine after mulling over the facts for what I assure you were sleepless nights and foodless days. If you don’t agree with the astute findings, get your own column. At Wayland Hastings (7-12) — They weren't picked here to win last year and they did. This year they’re my favorites. You watch now, they won't win it Otsego (10-8) — Runnerups to the Saxons. Allegan (8-11) — The sleeper in the field. By that I mean they snore through the tourney. Wayland (7-12)— The host is left at the post. Delton (3-14) — Three wins in the next week would match the Panthers season total. Wrong. At Byron CenterHamilton (13-6)— Walked past the rest of the field during the regular season. Byron Center (13-5)— Might slip in. Middleville (9-9)— Hamilton has already beat the Trojans twice. Hopkins (8-1D— The Vikings have as much a chance of winning a district as NBC does of canceling Cosby. Kelloggsville (1-17)—No. Noway. No chance. Forget iL At Bellevue Olivet (13-5)— The Eagles haven’t wona district since a certain native son writer was in diapers. This is the year. Parchment (10-8)— Might have enough to force the Eagles to wait until the writer’s first born is in diapers. Bellevue (7-10)— Playing at home could send the Broncos to the regionals. On second thought, nah. Maple Valley (4-14)— The Lions’ nightmare isn't on Elm Street Galesburg-Augusta (0-17)— Really, when was the last time an 0-17 team won a district? At Greenville Ionia (14-5)— Safer bet than taking New England in the Super Bowl. Central Montcalm (13-5)—Tough not to pick as champions. I^kewood (10-8)— Close, but no Havana cigar. Greenville (7-11)— There’s something about not picking the hosts 1 find discomforting. Still, I don’t live in Greenville so what the heck... Portland (10-7)— Harder to call than a Philippine election. Belding (1-17)—Tennis anyone? Saxons lose three of four matches in district tuneup Hastings could manage only a pair of wins over Albion in 4 Twin Valley matches in the team’s last action before this weekends district tournament. The Saxons topped the Wildcats 15-13, IM, but lost to Sturgis 6-15, 10-15 on Thursday' Hastings also lost to Hillsdale 11-15,15-9,8-15 and Coldwater 3-15, 13-15 on Friday. Hastings coach Kelly Yarger admitted the matches weren’t the ideal way to approach the districts. “1 thought on Wednesday we played a> well as we have all year," said Yarger. "Sturgis is ranked third in the state, but if we could have played better we still could have won. "Then we didn't play well against Albion the first time and against Hillsdale and Coldwater I don't think our minds were on the game. Neither one of them are that good and we played to their abilities. Individually, Brenda Morgan had 11 points and 4 aces against Albion. Morgan had 3 kilio, 3 blocks and 3 points against Sturgis while Tracy Heath and Julie Pugh had 3 points. Pugh had 6 points and Sue Meyers had 5 points, 3 kills and 2 blocks against Coldwater. In the Hillsdale loss, Morgan had 13 points and 3 aces while Meyer and Pugh had 7 points. The team's district pairing and dates were also announced last week. After receiving a bye from the pre-districts, the Saxons will take on the winner of the Charlotte-Plainwell match on March I at 11:30 a.m. in Delton. The tournament was originally scheduled for Hastings, but had to be switched to Delton because of a gym conflict. If the Saxons win that game, they'll play in the semi-finals at 1 p.m. and then in the finals at 2:30 p.m. Other teams in Hastings' bracket include Wayland and Otsego. The other bracket includes Caledonia, Portland, and Delton. Allegan and Lakewood play a pre-district game. (Above) Brenda Morgan (16) sets up teammates Kim Sensiba and Tracy Heath during last Wednesday’s Parents Night action. .(At left) Vai Dakin (20) outlasts a Gull Lake player. [ Sports) Freshmen win second dual meet The Hastings freshmen volleyball team won their second dual meet of the year last Wednesday with a 3-set win over Gull Lake 15-16, 15-11, 15-10. Hastings lost to Lowell 16-14, 2-15, 9-15 in another match that evening. Kelli Tebo led Hastings scorers with 19 points for the night while Monica Siewert and Marci Miller had 10 each. On Thirsday night the team split 2 games with Harper Creek losing 9-15 and winning 154, but lost 2 games each to Lakeview, 0-15, 6-15, and Sturgis 14-16,4-15. Tebo had 8 points while Miller, Laura Lenz, Amy Bancroft, and Kim McDonald had 7 each. Local team takes 3rd in tourney A team representing the Thornapple Volleyball Club took third place in a coed volleyball tournament sponsored by the Hillsdale Recreation Department. The T.V.C. team finished 6-2 in pool play beating Big Brothers of Kalamazoo, Left Bank of Kalamazoo, and the Adrian Volleyball Club before losing to The Com­ petition ot Kalamazoc. T.V.C. finished the day in third place behind the Competition and Hillsdale Tool who tied 7-1 records. Playing on the T.V.C. team were Cindy Brumm, Kathy Mauer, Sheila Morway, Don Myers, and Brian Pufpaff of Hastings and Mark Pufpaff of Nashville. Saxon JV eagers up to 18-1 mark The Hastings jayvee basketball team upped its record to 18-1 last Friday with a 63­ 43 win over Sturgis. The Saxons are 12-1 in the league. Hastings broke open a relatively close game at the half — the Saxons led only 33-21 — with a 23-5 third quarter spurL Kent Gee led the charge scoring 14 of his game-high 20 points in that period. Scott Weller added 12 and Mark Atkinson 10 while Mark Matthews led the rebounders with 10. Athletic Boosters meet March 6 The Hastings Athletic Boosters will meet on March 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the junior high choir room. All parents of athletes are in- vited to attend. There will be a special board of directors meeting at 7 p.m. Freshmen eagers fall to Sturgis Sturgis topped the Hastings freshman basketball team 54-44 last week. The Trojans led 26-20 at the half and a 15-12 third period advantage helped salt the game away. Jeff Pugh led the losers with 16 points and Mark Steinfort added 10. Weight equipment open to public The new weight training equipment recently donated to Hastings High School bv way of the Dallas Cowboys and Universal will be opened for public use starting March The facility is located behind the north balcony ‘n the Hastings High School gym and will be under the direction of the Hastings Adult Education Office. The area will be open from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and will feature supervised instruction. A charge of $3 per night or $20 per month will be charged. There will be shower and locker room facilities available. Archie Leatherman Floyd Gates Leatherman, Gates qualify for state wrestling meet Hastings' Archie Leatherman an Floyd Gates have qualified for the state Class B wrestling meet to be held this Friday and Saturday in Charlotte. Leatherman at 138 and Gates at 155 both finished fourth in last weekend’s regionals to earn slate meet qualification. It is the first time in 5 years more than 1 Hastings wrestler qualified for the prestigious meet. Leatherman, who lost to the eventual regional champ who had won his district the previous week, takes an outstanding 35-6-1 into the meet. The 4-year starter is 1 win away from 100 career wins. Gates, who lost twice to the same wrestler ta the regionals. u- ... •so-7-1 mark. Coach Dave Furrow said either aeekend, but the competition wU' be quite The su,e mwt 'eatura he Zli TCen' 0( ,hc wresll'rs which wX 2 *«•“ a«° °r 1« wrestlers per weight class. Cara! 5ut 0( *” animal regional." saul Furrow of his 2 wrestlers. ' They have n Soodshot at placing If, , raattor o/tteluck of the draw and how they wrestle." ine tournament starts at n am Prw«v eUmi^‘from‘ ‘ T’'1'" **“ *“ve l>c'n eummated from each weight class. 7th grade eagers make awards Nick Williams and Dave Oom were named co-most valuable players of the Hastings seventh grade basketball team Jeremy Horan Dave Oom. Nick Williams Chase Youngs and Matt Gahan were naS ChH1 Mt<?d WhUe Travi8 Sunlheimcr and « t wtl°n WerC most ^Proved. winner r.ra[i'eriV,aS most hust,e and was c0With Matt eV*8* defensive player award witn Matt Gahan. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 27,1986— Page 9 Words for the Vs YMCA Indoor Youth Soccer: Starting Saturday. March 1, and continuing unU1 March 29 (no meeting on March 22), lhe YMCA-Youth Council will be starting Saturday morning indoor soccer league. The program will be held at the Hastings Jr. High West Gym. Participants should enter the West Gym doors off Park Street. 5-6 Grades will meet from 8:30-9:30; 3-4 graders fro® 9:45-10:45; and 2nd Graders from 11-12. The program is free and preregistration is not required. Participants should bring gy® shirts, tennis shoes and a soccer ball if available. Program is open to any boy or girl who will £ »n the following grade* in the fall of 1986: Kindergarten thru 8th grade. Those who are office no later than March 22. Those registering after thedeadlinc will be put on a waiting list until space is available and will have to supply their own T-shirt. Send registrations to 520 E. Francis, Hastings. For more information contact the YMCA at 945­ 4574. 4-5-6 Wrestling Tournament Results - 66 lbs.: 1. Tom Brighton: 2. Gabe King; 3. Derek Vandenburg; 4. Mike Leonard. 78 lbs.: 1. Tim Doroff; 2. Marc Nitz; 3. Shayne Horan; 4. Lee Bowman. US lbs. 1. Darrel Slaughter; 2. Andy Rose; 3. Shawn Farr; 4. Tom Petree. 97 lbs.: 1. Ryan Nichols. 2. Austin Zurface; 3. Charles Teunessen; 4. Robert Hine. 109 lbs.: 1 Scott Redman; 2. Jim Merrick; 3. Steve Palmer; 4. T. Martin. Heavy weight: 1 Jeremy Maiville; 2. John Stark; 3. Chris Youngs. 4. Chad Wilcox. E h enl*uin 11,6 8th grade may p,flyin the P ,nE then in the fall participate in the high jenool varsity program This year there will a special league for girls only in the 5^ grade and in the 7-8 grade league. Games T. * „ Played on Saturday mornings at yaen Park and at Northeastern School. The cost of the program is 115 and includes Participation for both seasons, a team shirt, a patch (for the fall) and a certificate for the spring. Scholarships are available upon request. To participate all players are required to return the registration form that your child brought home from school. Adonional forms can be obtained from the iMCA or your schools principals office. Registrations must be returned to the YMCA Outdoor Soccer - The YMCA-Youth Council are now taking registrations for the spring and fall outdoor soccer program. The spring season will start on May 3 and end on June 7 (No meeting on May 24). The fall program will start on Sept. 20 and end on Oct 18. The Scoreboard Mens Basketball Adult Indoor Soccer Standby* Golfers! SPRING’S AROUND THE CORNER — Regripping professionally done. ra. 945-2571 VILLAGE OF WOODLAND Notice Is hereby given that the regular March meeting of the Woodland Village CouncM has been changed to March 3, 1986, 7:00 p.m. due to the annual Village Election on March 10, 1986. PRECEDING the March 3rd council meeting, there will be the annual budget hearing at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the 1986-87 village budget. CHRISTY MOFFATT Village Clerk TWO GREAT SPECIALS NOW you’ve got it... Boomtown......... Hotting* Mutual Fennock...... Chick N Rn. Hotting* Oxygon GAME RESULTS... Block 14 vs. White 2; Green 5 vs. Red 2; Gold 4 vs. Ton 4. Citizens............ C t 8 Discount Ho»tir>g» MFG. Researchers see little problems from PBB, PCB Noll* Ins. Corl* Market. Viking*........... Rec League player takes shot— J-Ad Graphics’ Steve Hoke (middle) gets off a hook shot between two players from Carl’s Market. Carl's and Neil's Insurance are tied for the YMCA Mens Basketball C League, while Boomtown won the B Minor League, Citizens won the B Major League, and Rodees took the A League. RESULTS... C League - Viking* 52 vs. J-Ad Grophia 29; Riverbend 40 vs. Rotary 15; Carl* Market 50 v*. Nall* Insurance 34. B Minor League ■ Hasting* Mutual winner by forfeit over Hotting* Oxygen: Boomtown 69 vs. Pennock Hospital 53; Ari Mead* Auto 61 v*. Chick N Fin 53. B Major - Hotting* Mfg. 53 v*. C 8 B Dlscout 52; Citizens 78 vs. Flexfob 62; Citizen* 78 v*. C 1 B Discount 77. A Leogu* Wayland 59 v». Rodees 61. Bowling results Thur*. A.M. Keeler* Apt*.................................................................... .58 L'lly* Alley...................... .56 ModeODoy................................................................. 43'4 Provincial No. 1.......... -..............................................47% Glllons Const...................................................................M Russ'* Gal*......................................... ......................... .44% Hummer*............................................ ................................44 Provincial Na. 2................................ ............................. ^2 Slow Poke*......................................... ......................... ...M trona * Beauty Shop........................ ......................... .41% Bosley'*...............................................................................39 Sister*............................................................ .................... 27 GOOD GAMES... P. Service 178; A. Eaton 155; L Stamm 154; K. Forman 169; D. Murphy 205; P. Champion 174; M. Steinbreochor 163. HIGH SERIES... G Stuart 186-501; M. Atkinson 216-504; D. Keeler 160-474; J. McMillon 202-559; $. VanDonBurg 188-511; M. Snyder 193-542; N. Hummet 165-458; P. Rsher 19O-49B; J. Gasper 207-575; L. Bah* 195-529. DwmI*>*LA** DVRIM IIWI Cascode Homo Improvement........................ 70-30 Kent Oil................................................................ 65%-34% Matthew* Riverview... ............_............. 61 -39 J.G. Stock Farm......................................................... .58-42 Hair Coro Confer.......................................... 54% -45% Circle Inn............ ............. „................... 50-50 Hosting* Bowl................. —..................................... .49-51 Nashville Auto...................... .48-52 Gravelies Market........................................... .46%-53% Reminder................. ...........................................46% -53% DJ. Bedric....................................................... 43%-56% Farrell* Heating........................................................ M jv Pioneer Apt*.................................................... .39%-60% Medico! Caro Facility.............. .................... .36%-63% Lyon* Excavating................................................. 36-64 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... C. Cuddohee 169-464; D. Bums 188; M. Garber 171; M. Westbrook 159; P. Arend* 184; 8. Whitaker 192; J. Skedgoll 178; D. Snyder 213; I. Elliston 192-557; 8. Blakeley 187; I. Waldron 164; N. Goggins 156; M.E. Goggins 177; D. Svoboda 202-532; K. Barnum 109; S. Jockson 191; K. Smith 145; C. Hartwell 186-526; D. Coenen 188; H. Coenen 208; 8. Wilkin* 178:1. Tilley 193: 8. Thomason 156; J. McMillon 202; I. Blakely 194; J. Richardson 182; R. Perry 181-516; D. Larson 172. SPLITS CONVERTED... C. Cuddohee 6-7; F. N icewander 2-4-7-5-10; J. Skedgoll 5-7; J. Doster 5-10. Wed. P.M. Bowling League Ari Meade.............. Mace Pharmacy... Lifestyles................. Hair Caro Center.. .63-31 .56-40 .52-44 .52-44 .51-45 .50-46 .46-50 .45-51 .45-51 AHIon's Assoc.... Nashville Locker. Gillon* Const....... Welton's Inc.......... Sfobl............................................... „ Moody', SHm.................................................... Avenue Pub....................... ................. 32% -63 /• HIGH GAA6ES... J. McMillon 223. 214 ; 8. Whiticar 215: L. Elliston 222, 210; 8. Lyttle 199; M. Synder 180- T. Christopher 184; B. Blakeley 180; M. Haywod 177; O. Glllons 170; D. Murphy 166: J. Gardner 161; S. VonDonbrug 191; K. Becker 181; R. Mize 179; L. Bornum 175: F. Schneider 170: S. Breitner 168; 8. Jopplo 164; D. Brewer 163; N. Hummel 160; 5. Lambert 160; P. Utter 152; S. Beck 150; M. Brimmer 150; P. Godbey 147; M. Linderman 145; M. choHe* 143; J. McQuern 136: N. Houghtalln 131. HIGH SERIES... J- McMillon 628; 8. Whiticar 570; L. Elliston 585; B. Lytlle 529; M. Snyder 503; T. Chriitooher 497; B. Blakeley 480; M. Hoywood 475; Morphy”^; J. Go-d- SPLITS CONVERTED... M. Linderman 5-7-9. Middle Villa Lane* Thur. Midnight Mixed The Terminators........................................................28-12 High Roller*.................................................................26-14 Are We Hovln Fun Yet................................... J4%-15% E-Z Pickup....................................................................23-17 Pin Hood*..................................................................... 23-17 More Boor....................................................................23-17 HMC................................................................................ 18-22 Lost Call..........................................................17-23 Hammer City................................................................16-24 Misfits............................................................................15-25 Triple Action................................................................14-26 No Name*........................................................... !2%-27% HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... G Smith 208-523. 0. Emory 191-520; D. Kilgore 515; J. Marble 215-597; D. Mugridge 209-577; D. Mann 200-555; 8. Broco 206: D. Ward 221-568; C. Spraquo 519. Mon. Mixers Sign* Tiro Service............................................. 61 % -38 % Hostings Bowl........................................................... -58-42 Bab* Restaurant................................................57%-42% Hasting* Flower Shop...............................................55-45 SaSHtchery............................................................... 5S43 AH Mead* Auto Solo*........................ ......... .54%-45% Mexican Connexion.........................................53%-46% Champion Tax Service...................................41 %-48% Deweys Auto Body......................... .50-50 Dennis Hubei Triple A.............................................49-51 Cinder Drag*.................... —.....................................48-52 Mkholob.................... .................................... 47 % -52 % County Soot Lounge..................................................46-54 Volley Realty......... .................................................... .46-54 Girrtxxh •... ................................................... ... 44-52 Trowbridge Service..................................................43-57 Sir 8 Her.............................................................. X2%-57% AHIen 8 Assoc................................. -............. 43%-62% HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... D Snyder 213-516 R Price 162; J. Cole 172; V. Corr 181; D. Loftus 187; M. Nystrom 219-505: D. Murphy 191-510; K. Keeler. P. Newell 183. 8. Howes 179; H. Hewitt 179-510; S. Trowbridge 172; B. Cuddohee 199; J. Blough 186: G. Prudum 221-533; J. Ruthruff 179; C. Baker 174; S. Handford 192. SPLITS COVERTED... F. Schneider 6-7-10; I. Ruthruff 2-7. Rec. No. 3 J 8 J Auto..................................................................... 18-10 Carlton Contar Exc....................... ............... 17%-10% Bob* Sorvlco............................. ;............ 17-11 Dockor*.........................................................................17-11 Stalwart Bldrs.......................... ...................................17.11 Sorry Auto......................................... .. ....................... 15-13 Yoders...................................................................13%-14% Stolter*............................................... .. ....................... 12-16 Freeport Supply..........................................................1618 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES D.Calllhon 563 J. Buehler 206 560 DEndra* 204558 J. Barnhart 547; R. Woege 531; K.Price 521; T.Eckert 504; J. Usborne III 503; G. Yoder 211-502. Hasting* Mf*. Co. Machine Room....................................... !......................418 Chrome Room................................................................ 3% Vlklno.................................................. 3S0W McDonald*.................................................................. 347% Leftover*..................................................................... 336% Office........................................................................... 317% HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... R. Sollock 222-567; R. Seilock 533; R. Sonlnocencio 531; M. Curtis 522; J. Smith 520; C. Haywood 508; B. Hestorly 506. Tues. Mixed Four D"» 8 J............................................. 19-9 Hostings Fiber Gia**................................................ 18-10 Holllfax Snowplowing............................................. 17-11 Formula Really.......................................................... 17.11 Woodland Sole*......................................................... 15-13 Lewi* Realty.............................................. 12-16 Skedgoll Well Drilling.................................... __...12-16 Moore Sale*....................................................... „....! 1«U Riverbend T rrvol.................................................... ..1618 Marsh's Refrigeration.............................................. .9-19 HIGH GAMIS AND SERIES MEN... 8. Still 195467 D Tolle* 255-614; N. Sinclair 178-519. J Warren 184-480; F. Corkins 192; D. Wilcox 186-493; RHouse 186: D. Castelein 191-510: D. Hoffman 486; D. Koast 172; D. Ruthruff 468; N. Norris 226-562; B. Ruthruff 214-556. HIGH GAMES AND SERIES WOMEN ... T. Martines 147: D. Hoffman 461. Middleville pool closed 2 Saturdays There will not be open, family or lap swim at the TK pool on Saturday, March 1 due to the state wrestling meet being held by our school. In addition, the pool will be closed on Saturday, March 15 so that we can sponsor a Swim-A-Thon. More in­ formation will be provided at a later date. LANSING, Mich.(AP) - Contamination for PBB and PCBs apparently hasn’t harmed children bom to mothers exposed to the toxic chemical, according to a final study by University of Michigan researchers. ‘‘The data are encouraging,” Jill Joseph of the university’s school of public health told the Michigan Toxic Substance Control Commission in releasing the report. The final report of the study issued Thursday expanded on preliminary findings issued in May 1985 which said PBB wasn't associated with any of the ailments studied in the children. A state health expert said then that the findings were generally consistent with the state's long-term health study of about 4,500 farmers contaminated by PBB. A University of Maryland researcher reported in July who regularly ate Lake Mh contaminated with PCBs showed • worrisome’’ signs of behavior and development problems. PBB, or polybrominated biphenyl, was a fire retardant chemical accidentally mixed into livestock feed and distributed across Michigan in 1973. It led to massive food contamination that left about 96 percent of Michigan residents with a least a trace of PBB in their bodies. PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, are industrial chemicals used in electrical and other equipment and now banned in Michigan. The suspected cancer-causing agent has contaminated several varieties of fish present in the Great Lakes. The University of Michigan study, which lasted about 18 mor.ths, contacted about 1,000 mothers who had their breast milk tested for PBB in 1977-78. The mothers completed questionnaires about the health and development of their children who had been nursed G-9 years earlier, and the reports were compared to the level of PBB in the milk. The children in the study were exposed to levels of PBB ranging from undetectable to moderate, while the average level for the group was low. Researchers also studied the the combined effects of PBB and PCBs in a smaller group cf 434 women who had their breast milk analyzed for both chemicals. Put a new shine to your car and preserve its good looks! Come in today and take advantage of our high interest rate* INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT - I.R.A. I.C.N.B. is now offering 10.25% *opr. interest on 5 yeor I.R.A’s ond 8.25% *opr. interest on 18 month fixed I.R.A.’s. Well hold that rate for the entire length of the I.R.A. •*oi»4 o'* ivH«t to change Now is the time to visit your Loon Officer ot Woodland National Bank fllll BMSMC LENDER Member FDIC FDIG Getting Settled Made Simple. 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If you're having difficulty losing weight by yourself - Be Good to Yourself - You Deserve the Very Best - Go Io Diet Center; You Will Love It!! Wash, buff wax. interior clean ond engine dean. Bndrus^ "*■ HASTINGS 1435 & Hanover St. In Hastings Ph. 945-2425 CarCare Center OPEN Monday through Friday, 8:00 am. to 5:00 p.m. - HOURS Mon.-Frl. 7am-6pm Sat. 8 am-Noon DIET center; Call or atop by for your froo, no obligation consultation. 1615 South Bodford Rood. M-37 (N»kI Io Coppon OH) Hailing*. Michigan Phone... 948-4033 OR CALI OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL ... Phone ... 685-6881 �Sesquicentennial project Here comes the fuzz Hastings police officers will truly be “the fuzz" for awhile — they are growing beards for the Hastings Sesquicentennial. Beginning March 1, officers will no longer have to shave. Chief Mark Steinfort has ordered. Fuzz can sprout until August 31, when officers will once again have to shave off the beards and show their faces around town, Steinfort said. Officers are starting early on their beard­ growing, Steinfort said, sc they could "get through the prickly growth period before warm weather”. “I might even grow one myself," he said Monday. Hastings police officers grew beards for the Hastings Centennial, Steinfort said. That wasn't 50 years ago, but the Centennial celebrated the incorporation of Hastings as a city. The Sesquicentennial celebrates the founding of the city, he said. Sporting beards for the 1971 Centennial were most of the members of the Hastings Police Department. Pictured are (top, from left) Rod Tietz, Gary Sunlor, Max Purchis, Chief Richard Sunlor, Austin Loftus, Glendon Pierson, Harold Hawkins and (bottom from left) Tim Adams, Jerry Patten, George Wlnlck, Bob Ritter, Albert Stanton, Dave Fuhrman and Ron Mennell. Murder, Duward Caln (right) was the spokesman for more than 40-persons who attended Monday's Barry County Plann­ ing Commission meeting to protest any zoning changes In the Stewart Lake area for a proposed multi-family dwelling. (Banner photo) Proposed multi-family building prompts concerns from Stewart Lake residents More than 40-persons from the Stewart Lake area in Orangeville Township crowded into the courthouse annex in Hastings Monday night to express their concern to the Barry County Planning Commission about a proposed multi-family cooperative on Circle Pines acreage. Opponents of the project told the com­ mission that they fear there will be adverse and damaging environmental impact to the area if the multi-family dwelling is con­ structed. Planning commission members said they were surprised when the standing-room-only crowd arr.ved at the meeting because the proposed Maple Lane Cooperative was not scheduled as an agenda item. Duward Cain, who served as the primary spokesman for the Stewart Lake area residents, said the group wanted to be present at the meeting because it was thought that "a decision might be in the offing" regarding the proposed project. Cain presented the commission with petitions carrying 60-plus signatures of persons against the cooperative project. The petitions “protest any zoning change being requested by Maple Lane Cooperative on 10.1-acres between Norris and McKibben roads, bordered by Mullen Rd. on the south, because of the adverse and damaging en­ vironmental impact." Cain said the proposal calls for a 32-unit cooperative. Doug Anderson, who lives on Little Pine Lake, told the commission that he is con­ cerned about the possibility of underground and surface water contamination occuring in the Stewart Lake area if the multi-family project becomes a reality. Wayne Schoneboom agreed, saying “I’m concerned that our water will be polluted. Cain explained that Stewart Lake heads a chain of lakes in an area which includes Glass Creek. “Stewart Lake is a shallow lake supported by springs, with no natural inlet. If they (Maple Lane Cooperative) are going to take water from the springs, there is a potential for the water table to lower and the possibility that the springs might not be able to function (normally)," be said. Noting that Stewart Lske has a history of times when the water evel recedes “im­ mensely,” a further drain on the springs might make the situation “critical for us,” Cain said in a telephone interview Wed­ nesday. Anderson also said there is a worry among residents and cottage ow ners that the value of their properties will decline if a multi­ family building is corstructed. He said property values have dropped in the neigh­ borhoods of other places when such dwellings have been built. Cain said other concerns about the project involve potential road problems if traffic in the area increases because of the cooperative. He noted that roads in that area are unpaved and narrow and have some ‘ dangerous blind hilltops.” Other citizens from the Stewart Lake area also said they didn't want road im­ provements to accommodate the cooperative because they liked gravel, rural roads and that the semi-wilderness state of the area was a primary reason why they had moved to that section of Orangeville Township. “I moved from Grand Rapids to get away from factories and condominiums, said Ron Snyder of Mullen Rd. One man said if road improvements had to be made because of the cooperative, there was concern among the residents that taxes would be increased to pay for road work. "We view this (project) as a request for spot zoning,” said another citizen. Commission Chairman James Gordon said the proposed cooperative was not at the stage for a public hearing on a zoning change yet. He also encouraged the group to share the petitions and its concerns with the Orangeville Township Board of Trustees. Cain said Wednesday that he didn’t think Maple Lane project organizers had made a formal request for a zoning change yet. “A (zoning) request can come directly to the county, but we want to get the township involved,” said Gordon. "I hope the board views our aggressive presence here as a real concern for our farms, our homes and cottages," said Cain Efforts were made by the Banner to contact a spokesperson for the Maple Lane Cooperative and Circle Pines, but no one could be reached for comment about details and the status of the project and views concerning its proposed construction. continued from page 1 Snow was falling between midnight and 2 a.m., Golm said. Since snow did not cover up the tire tracks, the police are assuming that they were made shortly after the snow stopped falling. Goddard died January 25 of one shotgun wound to the head. Golm said that detectives interviewing Goddard’s family during the murder investigation received information that the Federal Home Life policy had been “recently increased.” The police’s real break came a week before the suspects’ February 18 arrest, he said, when information from a "Silent Ob­ server" phone call was received. Golm could not elaborate on witnesses the prosecution will present at the preliminary exam linking the three to the murder. He said that the police had to move very carefully prior to the arrests of the three so that witnesses could be protected. Warrants were issued for the suspects the Saturday prior to their arrest last Tuesday. Police wanted to pick up Woodmansee first, Golm said, so they waited until Woodmansee left the home where he was staying (his mother’s) and then picked him up. Woodmansee was taken into custody around 12:30 p.m. last Tuesday, he said. Eckstein was arrested at 4 p.m. the same day in the parking lot of Consumer's Power Co. in Battle Creek, where he had been at­ tending a work-related seminar, Golm said. Mrs. Goddard was arrested when she arrived at her mother’s house at Fine Lake shortly after 6 p.m., he said. None of the three resisted arrest, be said. Golm said Woodmansee and Eckstein are both divorced with children. Woodmansee was serving probation from Calhoun County at the time of his arresL Woodmansee pled guilty in June of 1984 to attempting to sell cocaine in the parking lot of Kellogg's, Calhoun County court records show. Undercover police purchased drugs from him three separate times between December of 1983 and March of 1984, according to Charles Crider, Calhoun County probation supervisor — twice in the Kellogg’s parking lot and once in the parking lot of a Battle Creek restaurant. Woodmansee was charged for each of the incidents separately. He pled guilty to at­ tempted delivery and manufacture of cocaine in all three incidents. He was given three years' probation for two of the charges and served a six-month jail term for the third. Because he was given work release, he continued to show up at his Kellogg's job while in jail. Woodmansee was convicted of another felony in Leelanau County, Crider said. He was found guilty of "false pretenses over 1100" in November of 1983 and was fined $600, Crider said. Rumors, speculation, and gossip surround the murder case, which has become a chief topic of conversation in many of the county's homes, restaurants and other places where people gather. At Kellogg’s, according to Ben Collige of North Avenue in Bellevue, the arrest of the three has shocked co-workers. “Everybody just doesn't understand it," said Collige, who works in the warehouse where Mrs. Goddard worked before her arrest “Most of them don’t even believe iL” Collige said he and Woodmansee have known each other since their youths, and saw each other socially while young adults, but BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular videocassenes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard nugaxine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications. Inc. Reprinted with permijtion. VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. "Jane Fonda's New Workout" (Kari-Lorimar) 2. ''Rambo: First Blood Part If (Thom-EMI) 3. **Bcverly Hills Cop" (Paramount) 4. "Pinocchio“ (Disney) 5. "The Best of John Belushi* (Warner) 6. "PrizzT$ Honor" (Vestron) 7. “Jane Fonda's Workout” (Karl-Lorimar) 8. "The Wizard of Ox* (MGM-UA) 9. 'Mask" (MCA) 10. "Ghostbusters* (RCA-Columbia) 11. "Prime Time" (Kari-Lorimar) IZ"Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" (Warner) !3."Gone With The Wind" (MGM-UA) 14. “Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever" (MGM-UA) 15. "Sl Elmo's Fire" (RCA-Columbia) 16. "Dumbo" (Disney) 17. "Mary Poppins" (Disney) 18. "Miami Vice" (MCA) 19. "My Science Project" (Touchstone) 20. "The Super Bowl Shuffle" (MPI) •• The Associated Press (c). lost touch with each other in later years. He said he and Woodmansee were both called to jury duty for a murder case several years ago but were disqualified to sit on the jury because they both knew the murder victim. Collige said he and Sharon both operated lift trucks akin to high-lows at the warehouse. Mrs. Goddard just started working the third shift last October, he said. Prior to that she worked the afternoon shift, he said. All three suspects are scheduled to appear in Barry County 56th District Court March 3 for the preliminary exam. At the preliminary exam, the district court judge determines whether there is enough evidence for the charges to be brought to If so, in the case of everything but a misdemeanor, the case will be transferred to circuit court, or “bound over". Should the murder suspects be bound over, they will have to be read the charges again at a circuit court arraignment. After the arraignment several things could happen. A plea agreement could be reached between the defendants or the prosecutor’s office. Another possibility is that one or more could plead guilty to a reduced charge m exchange for agreeing to testify against the other(s). Or all three could demand a jury trial, in which case the defendants could ask for a pre-trial to determine what witnesses and evidence will be used in the trial or to allow each side to make motions relative to the trial. Good attendance recognized Larry Baum (right), president of Hastings Aber Glass Products, Inc., had the pleasure ot presenting a $75 savings bend to one employee, Michael Nicholson, who had perfect attendance In the past year. The good atten­ dance awards have been given to employees for more than ten years. Also receiving $75 savings bonds for their work attendance at Hastings Aber Glass Products were (seated, from left) Lisa Wlngeler, Pat Tolan Leila Hawblltz Barbara Bowman, (standing) Roland Wilcox, Timothy Wisniewski Robert McMillan and Michael Thompson. ’ Special “Before the Game”... All rights rcsmrd. •• CHILI SUPPER V iDEOC ASS ETTE RENTALS 1. "Rambo: First Blood Fart H" (Thom-EMl-HBO) 2. "Prizzi s Honor” (Vejtran) 3. "Mask" (MCA) , 4. "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome* (Warner) 5. "Sl Elmo's Fire’ (RCA-Columbia) 6. "Beveriy Hills Cop" (Paramount) 7. "Cremlins" (Warner) 8. "Pale Rider" (Warner) 9. “Ghostbu«en" (RCA-Columbia) 10. "The Emerald Forest" (Embassy) 11. "Fletch" (MCA) 12. " A View To A Kill" (CBS-Fox) ll"Teen Wolf" (Paramount) 14."My Science Project’ (Touchstone) !5.“The Breakfast Club” (MCA) 16. "Brewster's Millions’ (MCA) 17. "Code of Silence* (T.wn-EMI HBO) 18. "Creator" (Thom-EMl-HBO) 19. "Amadeus" (ThorrVEMI) 20. "D.A.R.Y.L." (Paramount) Boomtown Sound Shop Music Center 138 West State Street, Hastings 130 West State Street. Hastings HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 10 to 8; Friday and Saturday 10 to 9; Sunday 1 to 8 HOURS: 9 to 5:30 Monday thru Satuday; Open Wednesday and Friday HI 8 Friday, February 28,1986 Sponsored by... ' EXCHANGE CLUB O of HASTINGS W Serving from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Hastings High School Cafeteria What A Way To Grow Including... Chili, Com Bread, Crackers, Dessert and Beverage Cost: *2.50 per person TICKETS availabu t U.«>ir..r AT TW MOK' . .aoc.uyo r-tuer viiass Products Inc 77n nave good attendance. Monday, 17 e’mpio’vees «d'’ H ,,,era,,y pay8 t0 Ings bonds for missing less than 40 hours orecel’ed *75 savAmong those honored were (seated from IaHm* n the past yearCurtis Leah Martindale, (standing) Rl’ck Ood?n 4wrencB Marcusse, Anita Novlskey. Robert Stadel and Thomas Aeser ' Raymond Webt>- Norman �The Hastings Banner- February 27,1986 - Page 11 Secchia to speak at Lincoln Tribute .2^ ReP“l'can Party of Barry County has Committee, he was first elected Michigan’s Republican National Committeeman in 1980. He served as Transportaion Subcommittee Chairnman of the most recent GOP National Convention in Dallas. Secchia is presently on the Republican National Committee heading its 13-state Midwest Region. In that con­ nection, he chaired the 1985 RNC Midwest Leadership conference in Grand Rapids, attended by 700 party leaders and activists and described by Vice President George Bush as “The most successful regional conference, ever held.” For reservations for the Lincoln Tribute, call Elizabeth Underwood at 945-4303, Clare Goyings 623-2738, Vicki Jerkatis at 795-7389 or Jan Geiger at 367-4459. r that Peter Secchia of the 'PMican National Party has been booked J™ annual Barry Conty Lincoln Tribute, * , “ ° < th. m dinner ls sl led kick ff a nm , In". Friday March 21 at 7:30 fn. r WlU1 a cheese and wine party at 6 p.m. Congressman Paul Henry. „„lcc!a’ a Michigan State University J**'■ “ Soest speaker and guest ot nonor at the banquet. New Jmey, Seccia served in the United States Marines and hold a degree in Dus*ness administration from MSU. previously chairman of the Kent County Committee and chairman of the Republican Fifth Congressional District Attorney for six suspended Middleville firemen John Engman, left, has filed suit against the Thomapple Township Board and Fire Chief Robert Kenyon, on behalf of his clients (second from left to right) Jeff Bauer, Brian Bennett, Randy Eaton, Rick Erway, Terry Tolan and Terry Kelly. Middleville firemen file suit against fire chief — ask to be reinstated _ . by Shelly Sulser Six " ’dleville firemen who were suspended in November and denied rein­ statement by the Thomapple Township board two weeks ago have filed suit against the board and Fire Chief Robert Kenyon. The suit, which seeks damages in excess of $10,000 on each of five counts, was filed by the lawyer for the firemen John Engman of Grand Rapids last Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court The six firemen, Jeff Bauer, Brian Ben­ nett, Randy Eaton, Richard Erway, Terry Kelly and Terry Tolan were suspended from the Middleville-Thornapple Township Fire Department Nov. 23 by the department for allegedly violating a departmental secrecy bylaw by complaining about department management and the maintenance of fire equipment. The firemen claim the township board and the fire chief's action to terminate the em­ ployment of the men from the fire depart­ ment constituted a breach of the firemens’ state constitutional rights of assembly, freedom of speech, equal protection of the laws, due process and other rights guaranteed to them under the constitution of the state of Michigan. Two weeks ago, the township board voted 3-0, with two abstentions, to take no action on the matter. Board members said they would take no action on reinstating the men because they had resigned from the department The defendants named in the lawsuit are the Thornapple Township Board, consisting of Supervisor Donald Boysen, (father-in-law of Jeff Bauer); Treasurer Shirley Eaton, (mother of Randy Eaton); Clerk Donna Kenyon, (wife of chief Robert Kenyon); and trustees Bill Getty and Fred Rock. Robert Kenyon had no comment on the following claims made in the lawsuit In the suit, the men claim that during the course of the year 1985, they became in­ creasingly concerned about the violation of fire regulations, failure to provide adequate training, failure to maintain equipment and the policies and prodeedures that they believed were "seriously impairing their public duty to fight fires and protect lives and property, thereby endangering both themselves and the public of the Township of Thornapple.” The suit also states the men brought these complaints to the attention of the fire chief and other officers of the fire department whose responses were “to ignore and or ridicule these complaints" the suit states. In addition, the suit claims that on Nov. 18, a series of incidents caused by failure to maintain the fire department equipment, resulted in serious equipment failures, in that the two ambulances of the department were not able to be put in emergency serce; the first because it would not run, the other because it had no radio service and communication ability. Also, they claim that fire truck number 857 was in “such a bad state of repair that it had great difficulty going up the small hill in the village of Middleville." They added that the air brakes on the fire truck were audibly hissing and dangerous for use in emergency service without repair, but the firemen "were told to run the truck by an officer of Fire Chief Bob Kenyon is being sued by the suspended firemen. the department without repairs.” The men claim their complaints were ruled “out of order” by the officers of the fire department, and that the men then decided to take their complaints to the township supervisor, who informed the fire chief of the men’s complaints prior to a meeting between himself and the firemen. The six men were then informed on Nov. 23 they had been suspended from the depart­ ment by the tire chief for divulging depart­ mental business to outsiders, the suit states. The board met and agreed to first hear an evaluation of the West Michigan Fire Chiefs Association before acting on the request by the fire department to expell the six men. Later, at a February 15 meeting of the township board, it was agreed, without seeing the department evaluation, to take no action to reinstate the six suspended men. The men claim in the suit that "the ter­ mination by the defendants were contrary to the terms and conditions of the ‘By-Laws of the Middleville-Thornapple Township Fire Department’, and state rules and regulations concerning the operation and governing of fire departments." The men are claiming damages in an amount in excess of $10,000 on each of the five counts for lost clothing allow nances ; lost wages, mental anguish, public humiliation, and emotional distress; loss of their position and enjoyment of serving the public as firemen and attorney fees. No hearing date as yet been scheduled. Members of the Thomapple Township Board (l-r) Bill Getty, Donna Ke­ nyon, Don Boysen, Shirley Eaton and Fred Rock who declined action to reinstate six suspended firemen have been named as defendants in a lawsuit filed by the ex-firemen. Two Hastings insurance agents agree with the governor and the chairman of the House Insurance Committee that revamped auto insurance legislation will result in more stables rates for policy holders. Legislation revamping how Michigan regulates auto insurance rates won final approval last Thursday in the state House and was sent to Gov. James Blanchard for his signature. The bill, passed 69-26 virtually without debate, would give insurance companies more freedom in setting rates while providing extra incentives for drivers. The plan was a hard-fought compromise ham­ mered out in long negotiating sessions in­ volving the Republican-run Senate. Local agents praised the revamped auto insurance legislation. “It will definitely provide more freedom for companies to set unfettered rates," said Charles Johnston, president of Hastings Mutual. “It allows the marketplace, for the most part, to be a major factor in establishing rates “We are in favor of it; we re solidly behind 11 John Warren of the Coleman Insurance Agency said the legislation might not result in immediate lower rates for policy holders, but it will at least keep rates at a stable level. “I’ve just talked with some insurance agents and the answer is none of us are anticipating any reduction in costs, but we an anticipate a slower escalation for-people n“ Hvin^in the TrKounly area of Petro... “By and large the rates will be helped by the legislation. ” Warren admitted there will probably be a few insurance companies that will “try to make hay” by lowering rates, but “not any of the Michigan companies," he said. Specifically, the bill: — Allows insurersto raise Detroit premiums after Aprill y 4 percent plus the annual in­ flation rate for the city. Once raised, premiums would be fixed at that rate for a year. — Lifts al! restrictions on insurance rate increases outside of Detroit starting in April. — Allows insurance companies to deduct $500 from insurance payments to people whose cars are stolen with the keys in the ignition. — Allows insurers to lower premiums for people who certify their cars equipped with anti-theft devices. Blanchard, who vetoed an earlier version of the bill in August, has endorsed the latest measure and is expected to sign it. Rep. Matthew McNeeley, D-Detroit and chairman of the House Insurance Committee,said the bill altering Michigan’s Essential Insurance Act isn’t perfect but is the best agreement lawmakers could achieve. “This is a step — it is not a final solution," he said after the vote. "It is a question of what is fair and what you can get (passed). I wish there were a simpler solution. We've got to move off dead center.” Get results with a Classified Ad 948-8051 Local rocket man questions booster design by Mary Warner and The Associated Press Local engineer John Cooney, a former ®?®neer for missile, says he thinks there’s “a lot that hasn’t come out vm ab°ut the space shuttle explosion that killed s*x crewmembers and a school teacher Jan. 28. Cooney says he’s been amazed at what's been revealed thus far of thaws in the rocket boosters and in other areas of shuttle design. A failure in the right rocket booster is being investigated as the possible cause of the explosion. Cooney has been keeping a dose eye on the shuttle investigaton, he says, and thinks it’s "an outstanding case study to see the problems and pitfalls in engineering a technically complicated product” Cooney worked in the past on the design of the Polaris missile rocket casing and says the decision to go with a four-part booster rather than a single-piece rocket casing was "a real bad one." "When you go into the statistics, the probability of failure on four pieces is such that you wouldn’t even consider it," he said. The pieces are sealed together by rubber O-rings that may have been too brittle at launch time and leaked, according to an engineer for the company that builds the boosters for NASA. The engineer unsuccessfully argued aganist the space shuttle launch the night before its fatal liftoff because he feared the effect of cold temperatures on the O-rings. Allan J. McDonald, a 26-year veteran of Morton Thiokol, said he testified at a closed hearing of the presidential commission in­ vestigating the shuttle disaster that he had talked to NASA officials at length on the day before the Jan. 28 liftoff about his concerns. McDonald said he told the commission his objections were overruled by his boss, Joe Kilminster of Brigham City, who tran­ smitted a launch-approval letter to NASA. McDonald said he had feared the low temperatures would cause the synthetic rubber safety seals (O-rings) in the joints of the booster rocket to shrink and become leu flexible. Top NASA officials who gave the go-ahead to launch the ill-fated Challenger mission were never told of a low temperature reading of 7 to 9 degrees on the shuttle's right booster rocket prior to liftoff, according to the space agency. At the time of the launch the air tem­ perature had risen to 38 degrees, but a dramatically lower temperature on the surface of the booster might have been an indication that super-cold liquid hydrogen was leaking from the huge external fuel tank, investigators say. Richard Feynman, a physicist on the presidential commission, said he does not believe the low temperature readings were caused by a cold hydrogen leak. In the Washington Post, he said the readings could have been a result of breezes blowing past the cold external fuel tank onto the booster rocket William P. Rogers, chairman of the presidential commission, called Donald T. Regan, the White House chief of staff, and said he was "appalled” to learn that key information about the stattie’s condition hadn’t reached top NASA officials, according to the Post. Moore told the space subcommittee of the Senate Commerce Committee that the reading was recorded on a hand-held in­ frared scanner used by workers examining the shuttle for ice contamination on the morning of the launch. No word of the low temperature reading was ever relayed to officials charged with deciding whether to go ahead with the launch, he said. "Would that have caused you to have a material concern?" asked Sen. Donald Riegle, D-Mich. “I believe I would have asked some more questions about what the reading indicated,” Moore responded. But Moore cautioned several times that the instruments making the low temperature readings are difficult to operate and he said the likelihood of error could be “quite sub­ stantial." Nevertheless, several senators indicated concern about the breakdown in com­ munications and asked William Rogers, chairman of the presidential commission investigating the accident, whether such breakdowns had led him to conclude that the National Aeronautics and Space Ad­ ministration's launch decision-making process was “flawed.” Rogers, however, would say only that the commission intends to elaborate on the "flawed" remark - which was made last week - at a future public meeting. Even so, several senators suggested enough questions had been raised to cast a cloud over NASA’s reputation for safety and efficiency. “At this junction it seems to have been an avoidable accident, rather than an unavoidable one," said Sen. Ernest Hollings, d-s.c. Sen. Albert Gore Jr., D-Tenn., citing the low temperature reading and the space agency’s long concern about the problems with theO-ring seals, declared, "Something has gone wrong as far as NASA quality assurance.” Cooney, who works with synthetic rubber at a local manufacturing firm, says he has been unable to determine from information released thus far what kind of rubber compound was used to make the O-rings. He said normally rubber “operates quite well" at temperatures recorded just before the launch. Cooney questioned whether it was merely O-rings that could be at fault, or "the whole seal system". “Prior launches have showed it to be a real design problem," he said. A lot of questions come into play when investigating the booster seal system, he said, such as "do they change the O-rings after each launch’?" He said the rubber division of the American Chemistry Society, of which he is a member, could take a stand in the near future on “whether NASA’s using the right material for the shuttle.” A SPECIAL EVENT SATELLITE TV NIGHT Thursday, Feb. 27 • 8 p^m. Automation Simplified • Jewelry Repair • Watch Repair • Engraving Auto insurance bill will stabilize rates by Steve Vedder and the Associated Press Peter Secchia 2396 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings FREE REFRESHMENTS PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS FEATURING QUALITY M/A-COM SYSTEMS <2^945-2963 » 122 West State Street, Hastings. Michigan f ~ CLYDE SMlfH^fREEMAN Dowling, Michigan £:: Expert Tree & Stump R«move| Trimming & Cabling k — We do the complete job— Si 55’ High Range • Fully hiaured Workman’s Compensation jj Phone ... 721-3318 or 962-7854 • 2« HRS. 3 — Banfield— CUT THIS AD OUT AND SAVE! Notice: Hope Township BOARD of REVIEW All meetings to be held at the ... HOPE TWP. HALL, 5463 S Wall Lake Rd. (M-43) ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ONLY March 4th « 9 a.m. to 12 noon PUBLIC HEARING DATES Monday, March 10th ... 9 to 12 noon and 1 p-m. to 4 Rm. Wednesday, March 12th 1 P-m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 P-m. And any other meeting dates deemed nec­ essary to finalize the Assessment Roll for 1986. RICHARD I. BAKER, Supervlsflj^ttessor $ (s : ! K Ml EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT HOME SATELLITE TV ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY How does it work? What movie and sports channels are available? Why is reception better with satellite TV? What about scrambling of signals? How do you select equipment? What about legality? How much does a system cost? Is financing available? What children’s programming is available? Recent-Release Hit Movies Major League Baseball USFL and CEL Football NBA Basketball Golf. Tennis. Boxing. and Wrestling Events Quality Children's Programming Blockbuster Entertainment Specials Rock Videos Live Congressional Sessions From Washington The World’s Greatest Orchestras Ballet. Live Theatre Movie Classics Religious Programming For All Faiths 24-Hour News. Weather Financial News and Instant Stock Market Reports Audio Programming: Pop Hits, Jazz and Rock in Stereo TELEVISION NEVER LOOKED SO ENTERTAINING! SPECIAL BONUS OFFER To all those who attend our Satellite TV Night! FINANCING AVAILABLE authorized Automation Simplified 2396 S. Bedford Road Authorized M/A-COM Dealer for Barry County DEALER Call 945-3517 �Page 12— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 27,1986 Lake Odessa News Rev. Herbert Kinsey of Lowell will be tne supply pastor when needed at the Congregational church until the newly ac­ cepted pastor Smith can assume his duties and move here. Congratulations to Theo and Alice Bulling on their 60th wedding anniversary February 15. No open house was held because of the couple's health. A card shower was ap­ preciated from friends and relatives. They have been building their new home and moving to the village. They spent winters in Florida but now live the year around here, on 1515 Emerson Street. The Women’s Fellowship of the Congregational Church held their monthly meeting last Wednesday. The members met in the church lounge and the theme for the year is “Fruits of the Spirit". Helen Haller took the theme for the month which was "Kindness" for the devotions and her program was on the Lenten season. Marcia Raffler and Laurel Garlinger were the committee for the meeting. The March 12 meeting will be at 8 p.m. at the church and the theme is "Goodness”. Lorraine Bronson will be in charge of devotions unless otherwise notified, and the program will be announced later. The committee will be Winnie Shetterly, Janet Thomas and Sheila Black. Jeff and Susan Csonka of Ionia announce the birth of their first child a son Michael Jeffrey, weighing in at 8 lbs., 13 oz. He was bom Jan. 2 at the Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Grand Rapids. His grand­ parents are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Omara and Mr. and Mrs. William Engle of Ionia, great grandparents are Emma O'Mara and Frances Shoemaker of Lake Odessa and Ann Levy of Gary, Ind. Mrs. Ruth Sessions and Mrs. Reine Peacock were recent Sunday dinner guests of their granddaughter Sheri Peacock at Eagle Point. Sunday Reine and Mr. and Mrs. Morris Carey Jr. of Portland enjoyed dinner at the VFW Post at Portland. Geraldine Klahn is now residing in her apartment at Lake Manor as she had been in Muskegon where she was hospitalized and recovering from surgery. Five members of the local Auxiliary of the VFW drove to Saranac Monday and took food to serve lunch to the family and friends of Verlin Fisher after his funeral sen'ices. The lunch was served at the American Legion Hall. Doug MacDowell who spent the weekend with his parents, the Harlan MacDowells at Grand Ledge visited his aunt Ruth Peterman Monday. He was enroute to his home at Newwaygo but he is employed at Grant. Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Shade of Lansing were visitors of his mother Mildred Shade and called at the Arnold Erb home before going to Hastings to visit her sister Vivian Yarger who was injured in a one car accident last week. Congratulations to Mary Walton of Bay City, a former Woodland, Hastings and Nashville area resident when she celebrates her 99th birthday February 18th. Keep going Mary so you can reach the big one with the zeros. A recent letter from Lois Herbage of Saginaw,- friend of Audra Francis, also members of the class of 1915. Audra is unable to write as she is a diabetic, suffered strokes and other health problems as now is unable to communicate and memory at times. She is unable to be in a wheelchair, is able to be up for meals, one half-hour mornings and af­ ternoons. A former local area resident and graduate of Lake Odessa High School was Audra Decker before she married George Francis. Another classmate is John Sellon now a resident al the Saginaw Community Hospital, 3340 Hospital Rd., 48603. The Lake Odessa Chapter of the Eastern Star Lodge held its regular meeting on SERVICE DIRECTORY! LAUNDRY X DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK MAKH? . Jury awards $26,000 for harassment Tuesday evening at the Masonic Temple Following the business meeting a Valentine party and social evening was enjoyed and Arthur and Marcia Raffier were the refresh­ ment committee. Rev. Ward Pierce and wife were welcomed in the membership of the OES Nettie Curtis entertained the Jolly Dozen at her home Friday afternoon February 21 The next meeting will be at Lake Manor with Hilda Everett as hostess on March 7. Coming events include the Merry Social Club meeting at Lake Manor with Cecile Perin as hostess and program will be in charge Hilda Everett and Laura Allenon March 13. The Past Noble Grand Club of the Rebakah Lodge meets at Lake Manor on Thursday afternoon March 6 with Estella Robinson as hostess and Evelyn Short and Naomi Longwell in charge of the program. Ethel Walter will . entertain members of the Saranac Rebekah ix>dge at her home at Saranac on Tuesday afternoon March 4. Arnold Erb who underwent major surgery at Ferguson Droste Ferguson Hospital came home Friday to continue his recovery. Howard Haddix is still a patient at Pen­ nock Hospital and slowly improving from his recently accident. LOCAL BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS ITS A GIRL James and Brenda Hulbert, Lake Odessa Feb. 21, 5:12 a m.. 4 lb. 124 oz. ' Carl Miller and Tamera Schild, Dowling Feb. 20, 10:55 p.m., 9 lb. 13 oz. Anita and Larry Ruffner, Vermontville, Feb. 23, 3:11 a.m., 5 lb. 44 oz. IT’S A BOY Jeffery and Pamela Christensen, Nash­ ville, Feb. 11,10:12 p.m., 9 lb. 12 oz. Raymond and Lori Webb, Woodland. Feb 23, 11:48 a.m., 8 lb. 144 oz. Russell and Tammy Morgan, Nashville Feb. 23, 3:53 a.m., 7 lb. Kurt and Linda Beyer, Hastings, Feb. 24, 11:49 a.m., 8 lb. 3 oz. Mitchell and Rose Dahms, Lake Odessa, Feb. 25, 6:11 a.m., 9 lb. 6 oz. Joel and Debra McDowell, Sunfield, Feb. “Quolfty Dry Cleaning for over 30 years" 3211 Mg*. iMtio RmnHMTC 0ea:7-5:Mka.-frL3A 8-1:38 - BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Tentative Equalization Factors CAR & TRUCK REPAIR JKndrasW .^HASTINGS 1438 A Hanovw 8L. HMilnga, Mich. 40054 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT The Board of Review will hold it’s Organizational Meeting in the Office of the Supervisor on TUES­ DAY, MARCH 4, 1986 at 9 AM to review the assess­ ment roll. The PUBLIC MEETING will begin AAARCH 10 and 11 at 9 AM/NOON and 1 PM/4 PM at the Baltimore Township Hall, 6424 Bedford Rd. Call 945-9157 for appointment. Those with appoint­ ments will be given preference. MULTI: AG 0.96117, COM 1.06383, IND 0.59844, RES 0.96376, DEV 1.0000 and ALL PERSONAL 1.0000. 1^1 Barry Township Residents • PUBLIC HEARING • CUES! MTMS PUTS (fflWR with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Notice is hereby given that there will be a Public Hearing held on the proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for fiscal year 1986-87 in the amount of $9,406.00. Oral and written comments may be pre­ sented for consideration a' this time. Tuesday, March 4, 1986 at 8:00 p.m. Farrell’s HEATINC A COOUM 802 East Grand Street Hastings Ph. 945-4020 COOUNG-HEAHNG Serving Barry County Areg for 10 Years BUSINESS MACHINES At the Barry Township Hall, Delton FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Calculators Cash Registers Copiers Dictation Equipment Typewriters All Makes and Models The defense attorney for accused molester Albert M. Arens won't be allowed to see a diary written by Arens’ alleged victim. Judge Hudson E. Deming ruled Friday. Deming said attorney David A. Dimmers would not be allowed to look at entries in May and June of 1985 that Dimmers claimed could be crucial to his client's defense. Deming did not comment on his ruling other than to say that “there is absolutely nothing in the diary related to June 20. There was some reference made to a person on May 17 — an Albert — on that date." Dimmers asked that the diary be produced for the defense’s examination so that he could determine if date discrepancies in original charges made against Arens would prove vital to his case. Dimmers said tne prosecution based its original charges against Arens on a diary entry May 17, but later am aided the charges to say the incident took place June 20. Arens is charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly assaulting a 12year-old girl. SHERIFF’S EXECUTION SALE Take sold to highest bidder... Tuesday, March 4,1986 • 3:00 p.m. One 1981 40' Refrigerotor Timpte Trailer 14.000. Ser. #1TDR4262DBAD50734. Trailer may be viewed at the Barry County Sheriff's Depart­ men!. Sale at... SHERIFFSEXECUTION SALE To be wW to highest bidder at... Public Auction, March 13 • 3:00 p.m. ...at Barry County Sheriff’s Department. One 1982 Datsun King Cab Diesel pickup. Ser. #JN65D0659CW100103. The vehicle may be viewed at... Barry County Sheriff’s Department . BO-ABQ5 1212 W. SIOW St., Hastings. Ml Lois Bromley, Clerk Orangeville Township BOARD OF REVIEW The Orangeville Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hail in Orangeville SALES and SERVICE Lyle L Thomas Request to see diary denied by judge Barry County Sheriffs Department 1212 W. Stole St., Hostings, Ml • 04S-4S00 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVKE PARTS A Hastings Township man and his wife were ordered Friday to pay $26,000 to a former Barry Countv woman whom they had repeatedly harassed over a four-year period Rachel Youst. 59. sued Victor and Cindy Goddard of Hastings Township for damages in Barry County Circuit Court, saying the pair had injured her health and caused her severe emotional distress over a four-year period when the two parties lived next door to one another. Youst claimed that the Goddards made threatening phone calls, entered her home without authorization, stole things from her home, vandalized her auto and even at­ tempted to run her over. She also claimed that Victor Goddard exposed himself indecently to her. Goddard was convicted of indecent exposure in 1961 for an incident involving Ms. Youst. Youst’s attorney. James Fisher, said. Fisher said Goddard was also found guilty in 1980 for impersonating an officer in regards to a phone call made by Goddard to Youst. The plaintiff presented evidence during the jury trial of phone calls made from the Goddard to Youst residence. A psychiatrist testified that Youst is suf­ fering from ‘Post Traumatic Stress Disorder" that was “most likely caused by the harassment." MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1986 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1986 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. ...and as many other days as necessary to finalize roll. Ratios and factor set by Barry County Equalization Department and Michigan State Tax Commission. CLASS Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Personal RATIO 48.71 50.00 49.54 47.21 50.00 MULTIPLIER 1.02648 1.00000 1.00929 1.05910 1.00000 Position Opening programmer/analyst Hospital background with knowledge of System 36, HPMS ond Medical Engineering Payroll and Pharmacy Packages. Must have two to four year degree or equivalent and three to five years experience. Send re­ sume in confidence to: Pennock Hospital 1009 W Green St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Attention: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT RUSSELL K. STANTON. Supervisor INSURANCE ' INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle S1„„19OU JIM, JOHN, DAVE, at 945-3412 REAL ESTATE Our 46th Year BOARD OF REVIEW The Johnstown Township Board of Review will meel at the Township Hall on Bedford Rd. (M-37) on March 10 and 11, 1986 from 9:00 am. to 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the pur­ pose to review and equalize the assess­ ment roll for 1986. The Ratio and Factor for 1986 are Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Personal MILLER REAL ESTATE Ken Miller. C.R.B., C.R.S. Hastings (616) 945-5182 Johnstown Township RATIO FACTOR 50.17 50.54 49.96 47.14 50.00 .99661 0.98931 1.00080 1.06067 1.00000 R£ALTOR VERLYN F. STEVENS Township Supervisor The laraest faml|Y restaurant chain In the state of Michigan has Immediate positions avail­ able for manager trainees In the southwest sect0wefoff« tneoest benefit package In the In­ dustry competitive starting salaries, a bonus program and excellent opportunity for ad­ vancement If you are currently employed In an unchaXng ®’rant posltion; lf,v0U„erS the onXon-one contact with people and feel vou can hire delegate, organize and motivate others men we would like to talk to you. Restaurant experience Is preferred. For an?mmed*ate interview apply In persort Monday March 5 between 10 a m. » or Tueuiav March 4 between 9 a.m. 4 1 P-m. the following location: Crocs Roads Mall Big Boy 6650sLuStnedge Suite 126. portage loff l-96> A l&^presentative win be interviewing Youst was living with her granddaughter, now 14, during the years she said Goddard harassed her. She filed suit against the Goddards 2'a years ago, Fisher said. She and her grand­ daughter moved to Ohio six months ago. he said. Fisher said Circuit Court Judge Hudson E Deming will hear a motion March 7 to add attorney fees to the damages assessed against the Goddards. Woman asks not to testify against husband in court The estranged wife of 50-year-old Glenn L. Ellis, 10036 Upson Dr., Delton, does not want to testify against him. even though she originally pressed charges of rape and kidnapping against him. A motion to dismiss pending charges against Ellis was made by Ellis’ attorney David Tripp Friday in Barry County Circuit Court. Prosecutor Judy Hughes maintained that according to People vs. Love, spouses can be forced to testify against their mate under special circumstances which the Ellis case fits. Deming said that he was satisfied with the prosecutor’s argument. Tripp argued that in an Appeals Court case preceding the Love case, People vs. Sikes, it was ruled that spouses cannot testify against their mates. Ellis is being charged with assault with a deadly weapon as well as rape and kid­ napping. He allegedly hit his w’ife with a hammer last December and then several days later abducted her, brought her to his home, and raped her. The two were living apart at the time and Mrs. Ellis had filed for divorce. Jail time given to convicted burglars of Hastings business Two area men were sent to jail Friday for burglary, and another was arraigned. John E. Burandt, 22, of 3403 E. Center Rd., Hastings, was sentenced to six months in Barry County Jail and five years’ probation for breaking into Hastings Motor Parts last September. Burandt may be eligible for enrollment in a halfway house for drug abusers depending on his parole officer, Judge Hudson E. Deming of Barry County Circuit Court decided. Michael S. Hardy, 20, of 316 E. Cherry St., Freeport, was given three muniiis in jaii and three years' probation for stealing some tools from a Carlton Township barn And Gary C. Jones, 26, of Big Rapids, stood mute at his arraignment on charges of breaking into a Prairieville Township home February 6. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf, and a pre-trial was set for February 28. A scheduled arraignment for James F. Ernsberger of Battle Creek, Jones’ alleged accomplice, had to be adjourned when the attorney assigned to Ernsberger had to have surgery and could not appear in court. The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (Bl6) B4M0$1 BBl^&SSIFlED ADS! HELP WANIED HELP WANIED RN-LP GRADUATE NURSES. A challenging supervisory position available in 120 bed, modern, skilled nursing facility. Dedication to quality patient care. Contact IONIA MANOR, Director of Nur­ sing. 616-527-0080. (3-13) HELP WANTED: Janitorial - Conscientious person wanted for Richland and Delton area. Contact Christine at Keagle En­ terprises. 616-343-3114. (3-20) HELP WANTED: Evening janitorial work, 5 evenings per week. Freeport. 616-243­ 8413. (3-20) IMMEDIATE OPENING: teaching position, Hastings area. Remedial reading. Call Rose Jacobus, 964-1897. AN UNHAPPY DEMON­ STRATOR?? Toy Chest, a Michigan Corp., has the best products, price, $51 hostess program and fastest service in party plans. 30 years in business. Manager, demonstrators wanted. Hiring district manager if experienced. Up to 25 percent plus incentives. Free infor call 1-800-922-8957. (2-27) WANTED: Bright, aggressive travel agent needed part time for up and coming agency. Must be experienced on Sabre computer. Call 616-672-7502 after 5 p.m. weekdays for interview, (tfn) CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST: Michigan limited license or licensure eligible. Creative person to join the staff of a developing program of children service in a rural mental health agency. Expertise in testing, assessment, and treatment of children and families required. Responsibilities include: assisting in the development of an outreach program, and establishing liaison relationships with school districts and the juvenile court system. Send resume to: Barry County Committee Health Service. 1005 W. Green St.. Hastings. Ml 19058. No phone culls. E.O.E. CASE MANAGEMENT POSITION: this position provides the opportunity to work within a growing mental health agency to serve the developmentally disabled and mentally ill populations. The position requires: creativity and flexibility as well as the ability to function in a team atmosphere. Applicants must possess a bachelors degree in Human Services. Responsibilities include: outreach, referral, coun­ seling with clients and their families, supervision of persons in foster care situations, liaison with licensing agencies, and maintenance of records. A car is also required. Send resume to: Barry County Communty Mental Health Services. 1005 W. Green St., Hastings. MI 49058. No phone calls E.O£. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS LET US FLOOR YOU with our sale prices on No-Way Vinyl and carpet. Prices on carpet and vinyl starting at 82.99 p.s.y. Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse. M-66, Ionia. 616-527-2546. (2-27) SERVICfS TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Weekly, semi­ weekly, monthly. We do homes, offices and windows. All workers are bonded. 945­ 9448 (tfn) VOICE & PIANO LESSONS’: Janet Richards. Lessons at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Hastings. Phone 616­ 349-2351. (tfn) iUJOMOTIVf FOR SALE: 1984 GMC ton pickup. Excellent condition. Paint protection, overload springs, new spare tire-rim, original owner. Call 945-3755 between 3-9 p.m. or weekends FOR SALE: 1072 Ford school bus and 1974 Ford school bus without engine. Interested parlies submit sealed bids to: Superintendent Delton Kellogg School, 327 N. Grove, Delton, MI 49046, on or before March 10, 1986. Buses may be seen at bus garage Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (3-6) FOR SALE: Chevy Caprice Classic, 4 door, 350, V-8, automatic, p.s , p.b., cruise, am-fm stereo, excellent running car. $2300. 945-4779. WANTED WANTED TO BUY TO BUY: miscellaneous and camping equipment. 948-4170. (3-4) NOTICES PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered turner, technician, assistant Cali 945-9888. (tin) YOU WILL BE FLOORED by the service and sale prices of carpet and No-Wax Vinyl at Wright Way Carpet Warehouse • M-66 - Ionia. 616427-2540. (2-27) SAVE 88 on carpet and No Way Vinyl, 100’s of rolls and remnants to choose from in* Wright-Way Carpets Warehouse. M-66, Ionia, 616­ 527-2540. (2-27) BUSINtsi OPPORTUNITIES EXCELLENT INCOME for part-time home assembly work. For Infor, call 312-741­ 8400 Ext. 1677. FOR SALE MISC. CARD 0E INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE on carpet and No-Wax Vinyl. Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse. M-66. Ionia, 616­ 527-2540. (2-27)_________ HALF PRICE! Flashing arrow signs $289! Lighted, non-arrow, $269! Non-lighted $219! Free letters! Very few left See locally. 1(800)423­ 0163, anytime. NO. S CARPET and No Way Vinyl Sale, in our huge warehouse. 100’s of rolls and remnants. Wright-Way Carpet, M-66, Ionia, 616-527­ 2540. (2-27)_______________ FOR SALE: Lennox fuel oil furnace, 105,000 BTU, $250 945-3158. REAL ESTATE HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER, lovely 3 bedroom walkout, excellent condition, clean, furnished or un­ furnished, worth ap­ pointment. »I5-2O92. (3-18) FOR SALE: 20 acres, woods about 4 mile west of Hastings 945-3755 after 3 FOUND: white angora cat. injured front paw. 945-3282' THANKS CARD OF THANKS The family of Bernice M. Boyer would like to express our sincere thanks to all our relatives, friends and neigh­ bors for beautiful flowers. Memorial donations and all the food brought in at the time of the loss of our loved one. Your kindess will never be forgotten A special thanks to Dr. Wildren, Dr. Schrimer. Hastings Ambulance, Pennock Hospital. Barry Health Dept.. Wren Funeral Home, Hastings Moose Lodge for luncheon after the service, to all of you that helped in any way. Bless you all. ___________ Meryl E. Boyer CARD OF THANKS My sincere thanks to Drs. DenHartog , Woodliff. and Blair, all the nurses of second floor south at Pen­ nock Hospital and friends and neighbors who have helped in any way. Your kindness will be remem bered. Jim Wortherspoori � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-03-06.pdf ec9ca3472fba05ebaada57fa4ec7b485 PDF Text Text r NlEiWS ...wrap Police dog tracks burglar from home Whiskey may not always get his man, but he “nose” his business. The German Shepard tracking dog was put on the scent Monday of a burglar wbc fled a home minutes before police arrived, Hastings City Police said. The dog tracked the suspect 2Mi blocks from toe Clinton Street home where the break-in occurred to a neigh­ boring field. Whiskey’s owner, deputy Michael Lenick of the Barry County Sheriffs Dept, said. Police and Whiskey then followed footprints in the snow of the field to a driveway on Cass Street, Leaiek said. By that point, Leteck said, the scent was over an hour old and Whiskey could no longer find it The incident began at 7:41 p m. when police were started Jo a possible in­ truder at the' residence, Hastingi Detective Dana Stride said. “Within three minutes we had throe patrol cars there,** he said Poice “just missed" the intruder, Stefcfie said. Assisting the city to the search were police from the sheriff’s department and the state police. Projects near for enrichment group Nashville woman injured Monday A Nashville woman was Injured when her automobile slid off the shoulder of M.-bc early Monday morning. Michigan Stale Pobce report. SUte Police from the Hastings Team said Mary Anne Ohter, SU N. State, Nashville, was northbound on M-« just north of Davenport Rood when the accident occurred at I a.m. Ohtar, 28, slid sideways on the sbodder of the road and went through a driveway culver} before landing upright on the other side of the drive, police said. She .was treated and released at Pennock Hospital. 7 Page 8 The Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings [>3111161* THURSDAY. MARCH 6.1986 VOLUME 131 - NO. 10 PRICE 25c Key witness takes stand Friday in murder hearing Sharon Goddard Is escorted Into tho Barry County Sheriff patrol car following the Monday morning preliminary examinations of the murder of Ricky A. Goddard. Driver Injured In chainreaction crash Three autos stowing for a fourth smashed into each other last Friday morning on M-J7 in a chain-reaction crash that injured the cfriver of one car. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies report that Roes M. Morrison, M, of Ml Greenwood, Middleville, was taken to Pennock Hospital after the car ha was driving smacked into the back end of a car betongfeg to Patricia 8. Galbreath, C-62 Island Ct Dr, HastH*. Galbreath’s car was forced by the impact into the beck end at a car driven by Charles DeLang, SI Thcrnapple Lake. NashviBe, police said. Both DeUa« and Galbreath had braked for a vehicle entering DAS Machine Repair, deputies saxl. The accident occurred just north of Upton Road at 7:tt a.m. Dodgers, Giants Yankees recalled Page 3 - in rape case The live-in boyfriend of a 30-year-old Woodland woman wfB be called to testify tn an upcoming rape case in Barry County Circuit Court. The 30-year-old woman was allegedly raped by Allen D. Hammett, a, of 137 W. Franklin St, Woodtand. Judge Hudson E. Deming allowed prosecutors February 21 to add the boyfriend’s name and also that of a state crime lab technician to the list of those being called to testify for the prosecution The woman testified in a November preliminary exam that Hammett raped her in Woodland Park October II. She'd been waiting in the park for her boyfriend to get home from work, she testified. Hnmmett has filed an official "alibi” defense, saying he was In the Woodland ■ Tavern or oetatde on-the wtreot at the time the alleged rape was committed. The case is scheduled to return to • trial March 31. election The three suspects in the Ricky A. Goddard murder, Sharon Goddard, Norman H. Woodmansee and Richard S. Eckstein were escorted from the courthouse to waiting police cars Monday morning following the preliminary examinations which continued into the afternoon. by Mary Warner A key witness who came forward because •he felt her life was in jeopardy is expected .to take the stand Friday at the preliminary of murder suspects Sharon Goddard, M, Norman H. Woodmansee, 47, and Richard S. Eckstein, 29. The three face charges in Barry County P*trict Court of premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the Jan. 29 ■toying of Ricky A. Goddard, 32, at his Gurd Road home. Carol Straubel, a former renter in Woodmansee's Bird Road home, is expected to testify that the suspects conspired since July to murder Ricky A. Goddard, Detective Sgt. Robert Golm of the Michigan State Police told the Banner Wednesday. Golm said the woman, who is in her 306, contacted police through their Silent ObMrver program February 12. Prosecutors brought the mother of Wootaansee, Freda Woodmansee, to the stead Wednesday to testify that Carol Straubel had stayed at her house temjporarily | "She slept on the davenport because Norman was there,” Mrs. Woodmansee said. Straubel also stayed at Woodmansee's house for a time last fall, she testified. Woodmansee was renting his home on Bird Road so he could “help pay the bills”, Mrs. Woodmansee said. Police allege that Woodmansee was the actual gunman in the Goddard shooting and that Mrs. Goddard and Eckstein were co­ conspirators with Woodmansee in the murder. The three are alleged to have killed Goddard to collect on his three insurance policies. All three waked together at the Kellogg Co. in Battle Creek. Eckstein was Wood­ mansee’s immmediate supervisor. Evidence was introduced at the preliminary hearing on Monday and Wed­ nesday that a policy on Goddard’s life had been increased from 350,000 to 8100,000 a little less than two montbs before he died. Witnesses testified that Ricky Goddard did not want the insurance coverage on himself increased Witnesses also testified that Eckstein was having an affair with Mrs. Goddard. And a 15-year-old neighbor girl testified that Mrs. Goddard, who is pregnant, told her that the baby was Eckstein’s and not Ricky God­ dard's One witness. Scott Parker of Battle Creek, testified that suspect Woodmansee bought four new tires fa his car at the end of January or beginning of February. Parker said Woodmansee told him at the time he purchased the tires that "he nad problems with the police and he needed a set of tires." Dale A. Crowley, Barry County chief assistant prosecutor, asked Parker if he had ever told police that Woodmansee said that "the police had his tire tracks." Parker said he did tell that topolice. On the stand, however, he said that he wasn't sure whether Woodmansee had made reference to the tire tracks or if he had heard it later from the media or "from Carol Straubel". Woodmansee’s old tires, which Parker look off the car, are now in the possession of the police and could be used as evidence against him. Police took prints of tire tracks outside of the Goddard home that they said were made known by) was upset with the fact he had another girlfriend." Telephone records admitted into evidence by the prosecution show phone calls made back and forth from the Goddard and Eckstein residences, and also show a call from Eckstein’s home to Woodmansee's home on Jan. 22 — two days before the murder Testifying that Rick Goddard did not want increased coverage on a life insurance policy was his mother Beverly and his cousin Kim Trantham. They said that when Sharon Goddard upped a policy on Rick's life to $100,000, he protested that he could not afford the increased insurance and that he made Sharon agree to pay the premiums for it. Crowley built the prosecution’s case slowly Monday and Wednesday. The exam began with testimony from Detective Sgt. Kenneth DeMott of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department establishing that a crime had been committed. DeMott testified that he and sheriffs deputy Frank Misak were first on the scene of the murder They found Mrs. a Rick Goddard did not want increased coverage on a life insurance policy his mother and cousin testified. the night of the murder. Other testimony, from Sgt. Golm, In­ dicates that Eckstein had been having an affair with Mrs. Goddard since the summer of 1984. Mrs. Goddard married Rick God­ dard, a second marriage tor both, in June of 1984. Eckstein was divorced from his wife in September 1985, Golm testified. Golm said he interviewed Eckstein after the Goddard murder and Eckstein admitted to having an affair with Mrs. Goddard from the summer of 1984 until the latter part of November or early December The affair ended. Eckstein told detectives, because 'Sherri (the name Mrs. Goddard is Goddard outside the residence waiting for them, he said. When he and Misak entered the double­ wide home, he said, they found Rick Goddard in a bathrobe lying face down on the dining room floor with a "massive” wound to the head. He and Misak backed out of the home and called the Michigan State Police Crime Lab and also asked for assistance on the in­ vestigation from Golm, DeMott testified. DeMott said that Mrs. Goddard told him she found the txidy when she arrived home from Kellogg's in Battle Creek at 7:15 a.m. "She noticed some lights were on. She said the screen door was shut ... she said she called out to her husband and there was no response ...” Mrs. Goddard found her husband, be said, and "ran down the hallway and called our department from the phone in the bedroom.” DeMott testified that Mrs. Goddard had left the scene with her mother and father but returned later, "I believe to look for a dog." At that time, he said, Mrs. Goddard asked if a diamond ring and mink coat had been taken, and also wanted to know if her husband’s checkbook, watch and wallet that had been lying on the kitchen table were still Continued, page 12 Police arrest by Mary Warner A two-month investigatioo culminated last Thursday in the arrests of Hastings men in connection with a Cedar Creek Road mobile home explosion th81 lnjured four policemen and four Barry County residents. Dennis A. DeWitt. 23. of 221 ls S. Jefferson, and Brian C Snider. 20, of 312 E. State Rd., were arraigned Friday morning in Barry County District CourL Both are charged with assault with the intent to commit murder, assault wjth a dangerous weapon, and po^ssion of a firearm while committing a { °ny. Next two DDA meetings cancelled State police and Hastings City Police arrested DeWitt in his home Thursday af­ ternoon, Lt. Richard Zin>mmerman of the Michigan State Police Hastings Team said. The Downtown Development Authority meetings for March 11, 1986 and April 8, 1986 have been canceled, the Hastings city clerk has announced. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday May 13, 1986 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be in the Hastings City Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway. Snider was already in Barry County Jail awaiting sentencing on a Prol,a l?n violation. Snider was serving probation tor resisting and obstructing a police officer in 1934 According to Detective Dan® Meidle of the Hastings Police Department Snider numerous run-ins with the I®* Snider and DeWitt are friend®. Ll Kenneth Duskey of the Michigan Slate Police Paw Paw Post said. It is alleged that both of then' fired shots at a trailer being rented by IWter-olj Cindy Gibson late in the evening <* Jtouarv 6 Dennis DeWitt was .ed into the Barry County District court last Friday to face arraignment for attempted murder and other charges. One of the shots severed a P^ltoie gas line leading to the house. The ga® teles ignited and the trailer exploded. •nJur“J‘°ur people inside the trailer and four P°*emen who were investigating the shooting Duskey said there were"ill feelings" between persons living in the trailer and DeWitt and Snider. Cindy Gibson and her infant son Quinton lived in the trailer at the time of the ex­ plosion. Gibson is engaged to Rodney Dye, 20, of Delton. Rodney's brother, Victor Kelly, was allegedly the target of the shooting, Duskey said. Kelly was allegedly dating the estranged wife of DeWitt at the time of the shooting. Kelly said after the explosion that he was in the trailer keeping Cindy company while his brother Rodney was working. Kelly, Gibson, and a friend of Kelly’s, Scott Hulce of Bellevue, were playing cards when the shooting occurred, Kelly said. Everyone left the trailer and went to a neighbor’s, Kelly said, but he went back to the trailer when police arrived. Kelly-5 mother Karen, brother Devin and Devin's friend Ron Bryerly arrived at he scene at about the same time the police arrived and were in the trailer when it ex­ PlAUd four were burned and were hospitalized Two sheriff's deputies and two state police troopers l’>ve*u8»‘i"g ,he shooting were outside when the trader ex­ ploded and were knocked to the gro' ■ were treated for minor cuts and ■ Dewitt and Snider both asked for court appointed lawyers al their arratgranen A March 10 preliminary exam was set for b°Msault with intent to commit murder carries a possible life sentence. Brian Snider attempted to hide underneath a sweatshirt before entering the Barry County Courthouse last Friday to be arraigned on attempted murder charges. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 6,1986 Legal Notices STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE PUBLIC NOTICE File No. 85 19418 IE Estole of Herbert Compton, deceased. Social Security No. 363 30 0181. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the ostote may be barred or oi',ected by the following: The decedent, whese last known address was R»2 CorlIon Center Rood. Woodland Ml 48897 died 1-26-86. An instrument dated has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will bo barrod un­ less presented within four months of the dale of publication of this notice, or four months otter the claim becomes due. whichever is later. Claims must be pre­ sented to the independent per­ sonal representotive. Harold E. Compton. 20411 Moda. South­ field. Ml 48075. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Kathleen A. Hengesbcch (P-37427) 264 Grand Ledge Highway Sunfield. Ml 48890 (517)566-8965 (3-6) Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Barry and Calhoun Intermediate Boards of Education will be held at the Barry Intermediate office, 202 S. Broad­ way, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednes­ day, March 12, 1986, at 7:15 p.m. to con­ sider the transfer of the following described property from the Hastings Area School System to the Pennfield School District. Property described as follows: Waubascon Hgts., Lot 19, Bedford Township, Calhoun County, Michigan Property owned by Brenda D. Gibbs 23488 Waubascon Road Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 South Jefferson Street News 'EVENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. , STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 86-140-CK AUDREY HOFFMAN. formerly Schell Plaintiff. ' The First March Madness Sale on South Jefferson Street and Downtown Hastings Is this Wednesday thru Sat­ urday. Shop the ads, check out the bargains and join us this week for the madness. Hastings Friends of the Library are having their annual Trivial Pursuit (Baby Boomers Edition) Tournament this Saturday starting 3 p.m. at River­ bend. Call 948-2028 for details. Bretzelsonndeg - March 9. Give a pretzel shaped cake to your sweet­ heart this day. Bring one to Bosley's and we will trade you a $5.00 gift cer­ tificate. Congrats 'o Phylls Anderson for the best cherry dessert. Thanks to all who baked us one. We have copies of the 4-H Cookbook for sale at Bosley's. Proceeds will be used to Improve the 4-H facilities at the fairgrounds. Save Your Vision Week - March 2-8. Slop at Bosley's this week and ask for your free copy of our eye care guide. Our congratulations to the Hastings High School Choir for their super presentation of “The Music Man". Well done. Clear your calendar on Saturday, March 22 so you can enjoy the St. Patrick's Day concert by the Grand Rapids Symphony at Central Audi­ torium. Ticket Information Is avail­ able by calling the Thomapple Arts Council at 945-4192. Luther Burbank's Birthday ■ March 7. Hawaiian Song Festival and Song Composing Contest ■ March 9. Stop at Bosley's this week, sing us a Hawaiian Song and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. Accompany your­ self on the ukelele and we will double It. Do both while wearing a grass skirt and we will triple It. (Two maximum.) RICHARD W WALSH Defendant Richard H. Show (P2O3O4) Attorney for PlaintiH On the 28th day of January. 1986. an action was filed by AUDREY HOFFMAN. Plaintiff, against RICHARD W. WALSH. Defendant, In this Court being that of quieting fill*. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. RICHARD W. WALSH, shall answer or take such other oction os may be per­ mitted by low on or before the 7fh day of April. 1986. Failure to comply with this Order will result in a Judgment by Default against such Defendant lor the relief demanded in the Com plaint filed in this Court. Dated: February 7. 1986 HUDSON E. DEMING. Circuit Judge Drafted by: Richard H. Show (P20304) Attorney for PlaintiH SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE. SHAW « FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (3-6) ‘Poppy Lady’, Esther Fett, dies One of Hastings' most patriotic citizens and a longtime participant in the annual poppy sales to assist veterans has d'-'d at the age of 92. Esther Mae Fett, formerly of 506 W Woodlawn, died Monday evening (March 3) at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Fett who was honored with a lifetime membership by the Laurence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45. actively supported the sale of poppies to help disabled and needy veterans for more than 40-years of her life. ’ She was so dedicated to the cause that many people would make a special trip to the City Bank, where she always stationed herself, just to buy a poppy from her during the annual sale. In a 1981 interview with the Reminder. Fett told a reporter that she had collected $90 in contributions from the poppies she sold the year before and planned to continue selling them every year as long as she could. She and her late husband. Otto, "sold poppies on the streets of Detroit back in 1932," had said in that interview. Born in Grand Rapids on February 28, 1894. the daughter of Menzo and Lucy (West) Turner. Felt first came to Hastings in 1899 and graduated from Hastings High School in 1911. In 1917. she moved to Detroit and married her husband on June 17. 1922. Returning to Hastings in 1936, Fett recalled in the interview that since 1940 she hadn’t missed more than several years of selling poppies. “It's just natural for me to be plain ac­ tive!" she had said of her dedication to the poppy sales. She also stressed the benefits to veterans and their dependents through the poppy project. Her patriotism included participation in Memorial Day parades as a youngster and as an adult. She marched in the parades from the first through 12th grades and in later years with the Relief Corp and the American Legion. Court accepts pleas in seven-felony case Hastings resident Matthew J. Salski, faced with seven felony charges ranging from extortion to committing a larceny while in jail, was able to have several charges against him dropped Friday in exchange for guilty pleas for three offenses. Salski, 20, of 212 W. MUI, pled guilty in Barry County Circuit Court to larceny over $100, malicious destruction of a building and larceny by false pretenses. In exchange for the guilty pleas, the prosecution agreed to drop charges of ex­ tortion, larceny by conversion, and two charges of carrying a concealed weapon. The prosecution will also drop a misdemeanor assault and battery charge. Prosecutor Judy Hughes said. As part of his plea to larceny over 1100, Salski told the court he and two other men took some batteries from a Quimby Road state highway garage construction site last November. Salski also admitted to arranging while in jail to sell a cherry picker that didn't belong to him to raise bail money, for which he pleaded guilty to false pretenses over >100. And he told the court that he attended a party January 18 at a home on Grand Street and wound up beating holes in the home's ceiling and kicking the wall, for which he pled guilty to malicious destruction of a building over $100. A bail bond of $20,000 on the extortion charge was cancelled and Salski awaits sentencing in Barry County Jail. He will be sentenced by Judge Richard M. Shuster _ March 28 on two of the charges. He'll be sentenced for the third, the theft of batteries charge, in Judge Hudson E. Deming's court That sentencing has tentatively been set for this Friday "I marched until I couldn't march any more,” she had said to a reporter. Mrs. Fett originally joined the American Legion Auxiliary because her late husband had been a World War I veteran and was a member of the post Her activities with the Legion included donating 1.800 volunteer hours at the VA Hospital where she witnessed first-hand how the proceeds from poppy sales benefited veterans. Fett was a charter member of St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church in Irving She also was a member of Fitzgerald Corps 100, the Women's Relief Corp; Auxiliary to the Fitzgerald Grand Army of the Republic, and a longtime (ormer member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Preceding Fett in death were her husband Otto on October 13, 1951; a son Charles in June, 1937; two brothers, Frank and Clarence Turner; and two sisters. Gertrude Hayes and Lois Dryer. She is survived by a brother. Ralph Turner of Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wren. .Funeral Home. Hastings opera singer returning to mid-Michigan for March 9 performance Hastings' Jeffrey Stamm, now a tenor with the New York Metropolitan Opera is Ex-Pennock employee gets fined Former Pennock Hospital employee Stephen R. Huver was fined in Barry County District Court last Thursday for using a company computer to transfer employee money to his account. Huver, 33, of 424 W. William St., Hastings, pled guilty to fraudulent access to a com­ puter and was ordered to pay $150 in fines and court costs. Huver was given two years to pay restitution for the money he converted to his own use and for the cost of an accounting firm involved in the case. Detective Dana Steidle of the Hastings City Police said Huver transferred a total of $8,841 in employees' withholding deductions to his withholding account between Sep­ tember and December of 1985. About 400 employees were affected, he said. The fabulous JCPenney Spring & Summer Catalog Plus a s5 certificate So much, for only $4 Esther Fett returning to Mid-Michigan March 9, to perform a special program of sacred music at Lansing's Centra) United Methodist Church. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the public is invited to hear this outstanding young tenor on one of his rare appearances in the midwest. He will sing music especially selected for this occasion, according to Rev. Sidney Short, Central's pastor, who worked closely with the young singer while a pastor at Hastings Methodist Church Jeffrey Stamm attended Kellogg Com­ munity College in Battle Creek and Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo before taking his Masters Degree in voice from the University of Texas and moving on to New York's Metropolitan Opera. He has established himself as one of the country's rising young tenors. He also has studied under Lionard Trcash with the Chautaugua Opera and as a member of the Young Artist Development Program with the Metropolitan. Jeffrey Stamm Legislative Coffee set for Monday The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Legislative Coffee on Mon­ day, March 10, 1986 at McDonald's Restaurant. The coffee is set for 8 a.m. Senator Jack Welborn of the 13th District will beattending Billie Hayes, Rep. Bob Benders Adm. Aide, will be attending from Rep. Bob Benders office. Rep. Bob Bender of the 88th District will make every attempt to be in attendance There will be an open discussion. The public is welcome and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce encourages county wide participation. Pranksters put high school up ‘for sale’ Hastings Police expect a normal amount of “youthful revelry" on Friday nights, so they weren't too surprised last weekend to find "for sale" signs posted at Hastings High School. Patrol Sgt. Lowell Wilde reported coming upon the signs while on patrol at 1:49 a.m. Saturday morning. Wilde removed the signs, which were probably stolen, according to city detective Dana Steidle. Steidle said real estate signs have been taken in the past from homes where they are posted and placed in other locations in the city. DIET CENTER T AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. L Little Bucky celebrates “National Peanut Month” by having a sale this week. How the . Buck can Offer his specials for “peanuts" each week is one of the mysteries of life. Tne other mystery of life is why the roof leaks, the cash register breaks, the com­ puter goes down and the copier won't work all at the same time. Join in the March Madness and shop the $1.99 specials in this week's Bucky ad while supplies last. Our Vitamin Sala from last week's Reminder ad continues through this Saturday. Easter and St Petrick’s Day cards are on display in our Sentiment Shop and our Pause Gift Shop has Plush Ani­ mals for both of these occasions by Gund and Applause. Enter our St Patrick’s Day Drawing and you may win concert tickets, dinner for two, blarney, shamrocks and more. Stop in for details. The good news is we expect to replace the monster we laughingly called a copier with a new machine this week. Price stays the same, 10’ a copy. Park in the free lot behind Bosley's or Park free on South Jefferson Street (get a free meter token at Bosley's) and shop Downtown Hastings. rQUOTE: “If you could lose weight yourself, you would have done so by now.” AVERAGE WEIGHT LOSS 17-25 POUNDS IN SIX WEEKS JCPenney Catalog Merchandise Certificate limit one PARK FREE MM Baatey's — FIVE A HAPPY MILLIE ' *7t /s we// for people who think to change their minds occasionally in order to keep them clean. For those who do not think, it is best at least to re­ arrange their prejudices once In a while." -• Luther Burbank Mildred Bailey from our... Diet Center in Plainwell Has Lost 81 '/• lbs. and 97¥4 inches. Just when you need it the most, we bnna you a brealh 0 Spring. It s the JCPenney Spring and Summer Catalog with a $5 money-saving certificate for just S4 You’ll find page after stzztna page °* uP',o"t,}e T,ny!e .. fashions, famous name fashions like HaW®0111 ’ • ^ary • Lee Wnght. Stafford •. 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I want to thank my family and friends for being so supportive and for the encourage­ ment they gave me all the way. A very special thank you to the wonderful counseling staff at Diet Center. Their guidance and special caring each day helped me reach my goal. They are the greatest and they care about you, and that's what I needed. If you're having difficulty losing weighl by yourself - Be Good to Yourself - You Deserve the Very Best - Go to Diet Center; You Will Love it!! DIET CENTER' - HOURS Mon.-Fri. 7 am-6 pm Sat.8am-Noon Call or stop by for your free, no obligation consultation. 1613 South Bedford Rood. M-37 (Next to Coppon Oil) Ho$tlng$, Michigan Phone ... 948-4033 VBA I OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN RLAINWEll... Phone ...685-6881 ---------- �Th“ Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 6.1986 - Page 3 Attempted murder pre-trial set A March 28 pre-trial has been set for Douglas D. Warner, s. ot SS82 Henry Road, Hastings. Warner is accused of attempting to kill his 23-year-old brother Louis after the two quarreled. Warner stood mute in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court Friday to three counis, including attempted murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and possession of <i firearm in the commission of a felony. Pleas of not guilty were entered in his behalf. Warner is alleged to have opened fire on his brother with a shotgui at their Henry Road home. The shots missed Louis and hit a truck LETTERS (to the Editor) Remarks were tasteless To the Editor: I like your fearless comments :Feb. 27 edition) although they may reflect a lack at observation. Somewhere in those tasteless remarks is perhaps a bit of truth if taken in context. Even so. I agree, tasteless remarks are not needed. "Hang in there.” W. Hubbel Hastings Welborn “hits the nail” To the editor: How easily you are offended by some, how blind you are towhat others do, and say. I refer to the remarks made by Sen. Welborn at the recent rally in Kalamazoo. His phraseology could be more delicate, true, but as another good old boy put it, be hits the nail on the head, but he damages the woodwork. Since 1932 that other party has managed to keep itself in power by pulling in all manner of splinter groups to make their majority. Today as their power base, organized labor, has dwindled away, that party has turned to an odd assortment of strange groups. One can only wonder how the normal person can associate with a party that outrageously — publicly — seeks support from those groups. As to the opponent of our Third District officeholder calling that officeholder a communist — the opponent did not. This was an outright fabrication of the press. Do us a favor, and yourself too, show us by his deeds why he should not be thought of as a special friend of those unholy murders. Don’t show us by his remarks what he is; our Third District representative talks out of both sides of his mouth. Charlie Peck Ice worse than “Gobblers’ To the editor: In response to Sherry Bullock's letter of Feb. 27, 1986. The “Gobblers" don’t bother me. as I will put in a dime for two hours to make sure I’ve got plenty of time. A dime is better than $1. Even though sometimes the "Gobblers" don’t work and I tape a note on them. What I'm concerned about is the condition of the sidewalks and curbs. In 1985 at Christmas time, I slipped on ice and snow and hurt my back and again at the same time in 1986 1 slipped by the “Gob­ blers" and hurt my hip and back. Now this costs quite a bit more than the "Gobblers" fee. If this happens again, I'm going to place a police report and someone else is going to pay my injury bills. I’m a taxpayer and business person in Hastings and like to shop here and put my money into the community. But the condition of sidewalks and curbs are preventing me from enjoying my shopping in Hasting’.. It sure would be nice If the City of Hastings would clean up downtown streets of ice and snow and businesses would please clear their walks of this snow. Donna Shoebridge Citizen is angered To the Editor: I am one angered citizen' 1 work in downtown Hastings, and this situation with these lads hanging around downtown is getting way out of hand I can't understand what the problem is and why they're getting away with it. It makes you wonder where the parents are Last summer while my car was parked right outside my own home some kid put his feet right through my windshield and I later learned 1 was not the only car visited that night. The police told me 1 probably wouldn't get results in finding out who the little brat was. and that's just what I need to hear People are scared io walk in their own town a town they grew up in. How much more are we going io take. 1 pay my share of taxes in this town and I 'm sure you all do too. If these kids were to put half the energy from harrassing people downtown Into finding a iob they 'd all have better jobs than us. And ril bet anything, if a group of adults hung around downtown we would all get read the riot act. The city needs to take more action against these ' so called kids " And 1 don t mean just putting “P that read "No Parking After 10 pm Please send your letters in. I'm sure lhecity would love to hear y^pWort don', just sit back and watch thpm destroy whai we all love. them aes shflwn Burnett Hastings VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL:-------------------------------------------------------- parked outside the residence according to the Michigan State Police. Warner left the residence after the police were called, Lt. Richard Zimmerman said, and police searched for him several hours before locating him and arresting him Also on Friday, Gary C. Jones, 25, of Apt 1A, Parkview, Big Rapids, pled guilty to breaking into an unoccupied dwelling on South Crooked Lake Drive. Jones was captured by Prairieville Township Police while leaving the residence after the burglary, according to police chief Tom Pennock. Also captured was 21-year-old James F Emsberger of Battle Creek. A tentative circuit court arraignment has been set for tomorrow. The court also sentenced Dallas M. An­ derson, 19, to a year in the county jail and five years' probation for stealing his father’s guns and selling them so he could buy drugs. Anderson, of 6580 Dennison, Plainwell, pled guilty February 14 to larceny over $ioo and malicious destruction of property over 1100. He admitted then to taking two guns from his father's home in late January and selling them in the Gun Lake area. He also admitted to getting in a fight with his girlfriend at their Sams Avenue residence and breaking some of the windows. Also sentenced Friday was Phillip L. Kidder, who pled guilty February 14 to drunk driving, second offense. Kidder, 21, of 7195Vfe Woodschool Road, Freeport, was given a sixmonth term in the Barry County Jail and two years’ probation. Kidder must submit to substance abuse co'mseling as part of ha sentence Let’s reason together Now dubbed the Hastings "Gobblers," parking meters have received a lot of attention in letters to the editor in recent weeks. Along with speaking out for or against the meters, readers have also made negative and positive comments about shopping in Hastings. A new issue regarding downtown has also been raised in regard to harassment by boys and young men. All of this attention to downtown can and should have some positive results. The people who own the stores and buildings downtown and the people who run our city government and city police should now, in the words of the late President Lyndon Johnson, sit down and reason together. Problems have been identified, now solutions must be sought. Hastings is not the first, nor the only small town today, that has difficulties with its downtown business district. Nationwide, small towns are seeking creative solutions to develop and promote their businesses, to deal with parking, and to deal with loitering. Most of the people who live in this area choose to do so because they enjoy the close knit atmosphere of a small community. Shopping in Hastings can be an enjoyable part of that atmosphere. If the people directly involved work together, a viable downtown shopping district can be preserved. Progress Report coming up The Banner staff is currently engrossed in one of our major projects of the year — the annual Progress Report, reviewing business and industry in the community. The review gives our reporters and advertising staff a closeup look at the depth of talent and diversity of people and products found in our Jail sentence worse than prison, says prosecutor Hughes A one-year jail sentence meted out to Nashville resident Thomas E. Peake Friday will probably "keep him off the streets" longer than if he were sent to prison, Barry Prosecutor Judy Hughes said. Hughes told Judge Richard M. Shuster that Peake could only be given up to 2^ years in prison for violating probation on a forged check conviction. If Shuster sent Peake to prison for that amount of time, she indicated, Peake might be released earlier than if he were sentenced to a year in jail. Hughes said Peake's probation violations had been numerous. "Rarely have I seen a description of such poor probation as this,” she told Shuster. Peake. 22, of 3110 Morgan Road, asked the judge to follow the probation department's recommendation and only give him six months in jail. "I know I'm not ever going to be back here because I'm never gonna get into trouble again,” he told Shuster. Shuster decided to give Peake a year in jail and also continued his probation for an ad­ ditional two years, so that "we can send you off to prison if need be” later on, he said. During sentencing, Shuster said Peake had a prior criminal record that included at­ tempted larceny, illegal entry and receiving and concealing stolen property, and told Peake that “you've literally acted like there’s no probation at all" hometown. We're excited about this year's report which will be published later this month. We hope that you will be, too. PUBLIC OPINION: Did the baseball players on drugs get what they had coming? New wires... Several Consumers Power crews, including three from Battle Creek and two from Hastings, converged in the Felpausch area Monday to string a new span of electrical wire. The new wire was part of the Felpausch expansion project. It took ten men the entire day to string the three blocks of wire on Michigan Avenue near the Hastings Felpausch store. George Brand Earl Argetsinger Ray Gibson Marion Jackson Dorene Barnum Gaye Pickard Hastings Education Enrichment offers extra opportunities for local students by Tim Smith Almost a year ago a ball was started rolling for the Hastings Education Enrich­ ment Foundation. Today that ball is picking up speed as money begins to come in and the group prepares to start funding in the near future. The Enrichment Foundation was set up around a year ago as an organization separate from the school district, but with the purpose of enriching and supplementing the education opportunities in the Hastings area. The group now has recieved more than $2,500 in contributions from business and private citizens in the community, and after the February meeting, it is approaching the point where it can help groups do things they might not have ordinarly been able to do. Duane Bower of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, who sits as the director of the Enrichment Foundation, believes the group has done well to this point and is excited about the possibilities in the future. "The response from the community has been gratifying and very encouraging,” Courthouse reaches tentative agreement The Barry County Courthouse Employees Association has tentatively agreed to terms of a new proposed contract, but a formal ratification vote by its members will not be held until next week. Members of the association have been working without a contract since the former two-year agreement expired last December. Bonnie Neil, association president, said she understands that "an overwhelming majority" of members tentatively agreed to a proposed contract. However, she said representatives of the county board of commissioners "have given us the option of a two-year contract so we'll go back to the table on Thursday (today)" to discuss the language in the proposal. "We have not ratified the contract (yet)," Neil stressed. She said she hoped the new proposed contract could be ratified early next week. Bower said. "We are very pleased with the turnout, we just want to fit in our own little nitch and help where we can." Wnich brings us to the real purpose of the enrichment foundation — to help the com­ munity and the schools fulfill the educational needs that sometimes cannot be met. "This is a community wide endeavor. Our purpose is to supplement education. And while students are certainly involved, we plan to help groups that have a common thread that maybe the entire community will benefit from," Bower said. This means help for the kindergarten to the adult education classes. "Why, I still remember as a kid going to a sugar beet factory. I never forgot that field trip, and even today there will be things that remind me, and I’ll think, I know how that is done because of that trip. Maybe at the time you don't think too much about it but as you grow older you remember. And that is why we are here so we can provide that op­ portunity to people here,” Bower said. This is the plan, and the group has taken big strides since the organization of the group in May of last year. It has ironed out operational guidelines, elected a board of directors, sent a two-prong letter campaign to area business requesting donations and prepared itself for hearing requests for the grants. "We have a lot of things to do yet, but I think we are well underway in our task.'' Bower said. The next step for the foundation is the actual disbursing of funds to groups that request assistance. This, Bower, believes will be in the near future. But he also is aware that this is potential murky water where the foundation need be very careful of toes that might get stepped on. "We want to make sure that we are very prudent with the money we grant to groups We want to make sure the public and th* contributors are aware that we want to he careful," Bower said. Making qualifications clear and which groups are eligible will be the main way Bower hopes to avaid problems with group6 recieving grants "The criteria fur the groups is not full.' QUESTION: Last Friday baseball commissioner Peter Ueberroth forced 21 players, including several all-stars, to forfeit either 10 percent of their salaries ot face a one-year suspen­ sion because of their involvement in last year's Pittsburg drug trails. Because many people consider professional athletes as role models the question arises as to whether the suspensions or fines were severe enough to fit the athletes’ alleged illegal use of drugs. Our question this week Is whether the commissioner's punishment was severe enough. DusneBowof developed yet, but that is well underway, and we hope we can avoid it (problems) by making the criteria clear." Bower said. Hastings George Brand. Hastings: I would have to think its not strict enough based on the example players have to set. If you consider what the punishment would have been for you and me — and it would have been more severe — its not fair. The punishment should have been at least as severe for them as if would have been if you or I had done it Banner Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O, Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, RO. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 10 - Thursday. March 6.1986 Subscription Rote*: $11.00 per yeor in Borry County; $13.00 per year in adjoining counties; and Earl Argetsinger. Hastings: They ought to take drug dealers and pushers and shoot them. These people (the ballplayers) are professionals and the only reason they take the drugs is to help push themselves for an hour or two. Ray Gibson, Hastings: I don't think so. You hit them in the pocketbook and that does more good than kicking them off the team. Marion Jackson, Hastings: Some of them ought to get a more severe penalty. On the other hand young people who watch baseball might not think it's too bad Dorene Barnum. Hastings: It sounds like a fair deal to me. Baseball is America and these players are setting an example for the younger kids” Gaye Pickard. Hastings: Its not severe enough. Dope is ruining a lot of kids and they idolize sports figures and that make this even worse. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page4- "he Hastings Banner- Thursday, March6.1986 Hazel E. Loehr Richard and Boyd Leinaar, all of Delton; 17 grandchildren; 50 great grandchildren; 18 great great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Helen. Graveside services were held Friday, Feb. 28, at 11 a m. at Cedar Creek Cemetery, with Pastor Arthur Rhoades officiating Memorial contributions may oe made to P.O.H. B. Ambulance. Arrangements were by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Kenneth Hager LAKE ODESSA - Kenneth Hager of Lake Odessa died Sunday, Feb. 9 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 13 at MapesFisher Funeral Home, Sunfield. Burial was in Sunfield Cemetery. Mr. Hager was bom Sept. 20, 1908 in Sunfield Tup., the son of Chester and Ethel (Krebst Hager. He was married June 21, 1936 to the former Ila Munson. He was self­ employed in Lake Odessa and Sunfield and worked at Clark’s Equipment in Battle Creek, retiring in 1973. Surviving are his wife, Ila; one son, William; four daughters, Nancy Margosian, Mr. and Mrs. Wendall (Myrna) Decker, Sarah Hager. Mr. and Mrs. James (Jackilyn) Hilliker. a Yugoslavian daughter, Ivona Rairigh; 21 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son. Dean, a sister, Beulah and two grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jack Beebee, Dick Beebee. Jack Clift, Don Claflin, Don Bearup and Charles Beery. Lillian E. Leinaar HASTINGS - Mrs. Lillian E. Leinaar. 85, formerly of Big Cedar Lake, Delton died Tuesday. Feb. 25,1986 at Provincial House in Hastings, where she had been a patient since April 16, 1982. Mrs. Leinaar was bom Dec 1, 1900, in Baltimore Township, Barry County, daughter of Ernest and Adella Hendershot Haynes and lived her entire lifetime in Barry County. Her husband, Henry, died 1977 Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Marie Lester and Mrs. Josephine Lester; two sons. Bernetta M. Cooley ALTO - M.S. Bernetta (Nettie) M. Cooley, 75, of Alto, died Saturday, March 1, 1986 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Funeral and committal services were held Tuesday, March 4. at 1:30 p m. at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Rev. Roger Timmerman officiated with burial in Bow ne Center Cemetery in Alto. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Middleville Christian Reformed Church-Young People. Mrs. Cooley was bom June 19,1910 in Kent County, the daughter of Louis and Laura (Conrod) McDiarmid. She was married to Thomas Henry Cooley on June 19, 1929. He died June 8, 1979. She was employed for about 14 years at Middleville Engineering. She was a member of the Middleville Christian Reformed Chirch. Mrs. Cooley is survived by her son, Marvin and Dorothy Cooley of Alto; five grand­ children Richard and Cindy Glahn, Russell and Deborah Blough. Jack and Cathy Doombos, Terry and Theresa Cooley and Vicki Cooley; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Bernard and Rene McDiarmid of Grand Rapids, Robert and Myrtle Mc­ Diarmid of Middleville; one sister, Bertha and Lyle Patterson of Moline. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 I. North St. Michael Antoa. Pmtor Fhooe MS-9414 Sunda»kMai 9 • > 45 Church School |*1! acn|. WOO Finuly Wonhip. Council Workihop, G.R 3*. 6:00 Emmanuel Grace (h*rr| Thuraday. Mar. 6 ■ 4.15 ChUdm'a Choir, 7.30 Sr. Choir Saturday Mar S - 9.30 Conf 5 Tunday Mar. 11 ■ 9J0 Wordwaicben. Wcdnaaday. Mar 12 700 Wonhip FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hatting* Mkh.. Allan J Weerunk, In­ tarim MinlMet. Eileen Hl|bea, Dir. Chn» tian Ed Sunday. Mar 9 ■ 9:30 and 1100 Worship Service* Nunery provided Broadcait of 9:30 service over WBCH-AM and PM 9 30 Church School Oaaaea for all ages 1030 Children's Choir Practice 1030 Coffee Hou. in the Church Dining Room 11:30 Children'. Church 14S Senior High Yough group will leave church by bu* for .wunming In Bartle Creek. 5 JO Jumor High Youth FcOovrahip meet at church for Pina Party. Bring your favonte Senior Citneii friend|a) aa your gue*f Monday. Mar. 10 - 7J0 Seaaioo meeting Tueaday Mar. 11 - 740 Pulpit Nominating Committee will meet m the Church Dining Room Wednewiay. Mar 12 • 3:15 Junior H>gh Church Membenhip Oamea 6 30 Kirk Chou Practice. Thur* day Mar 13 - 1240 Lenten Luncheon Lemon Sharpe Hall Rev Phil Colburn .peaker Seventh-day Adventirt Church 7 JO Chancel Chou Practice FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street. HaatingA Mkh.. 4905*. 16161 945-9574 Dmd B Nriaon Jr Paainr Sunday. Mar 9 •JO Worehip Service Room 10«. Goda Son Light John 3:14-21. 940 Children a Chou chou room. 9:30 air. Sunday School. 1030 am Coffee FeOowUup. 1030 a_m Rad» Bruadcaat. WBCH 1140 m War*top Service Sanctuary 1240 noon Sentoe High Swan Steak Denner (5450 adult* 52 50 children agn 12 and under! Ticket* at the door 440 Church Con­ ference. 6 00 p.m Jr. Hi Youth Feilow*hipa Monday Mar 10 600par Webekn 740 pm Scout* Thcaday. Mar. II 1200 noon Hi Sooner* ■ Raaa Naah and organ munc. 2 45 p.ra Cub Den. 6.43 pm Bril Chou. 740 pm France Wednevday. Mar 12 - 1040 am UMW Board 1240 non UMW Luncheon frame vuncna!. 6 30 pm Lenten Potluck (reaervaticml 100 pm ComraMauau and Cnvuiunee* *00 pm rhanrri Chou EMANUEL I FISCOPAL CHURCH Cot net of Broadway and Center Street* Father Wayne Smith Rector 930 am Sunday School and Adult Clatae* 1030 a m Service. Weekday Eucnarut. Wednesday 715 am. Thuraday. 740 CHURCH OP JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS. 600 N Airport Road Hailing*. 944 2104. RuaaeU holme, branch prealdent, phone *45-2314 CounKlon Ken: Gitaon (945-. 1451 and Ed Thoma. (795-72*01 Sacrament Meeting 930 am. Sunday School 1030 a m Primary, Retief Society. Prteathood. am Young Women at 1130 am Work Meeting aecond Thuraday 1000-2.00 and eurcue clam every Wedncaday 7.00 pm FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broad way Rev David D Oartett Phone ya*..222* Panoaree. 945-3195 Church Where a Christian experience make, you a member. 9.30 am Sunday School 1046 a.m. Worahip Service. 6 pm. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan. Minister Clay Roas Phone 944 4145 residence. 945 29M church. Sunday Services 10 am.; Bible Study 11 am.; Evening Services 6 pm; Wedncaday Evening Bible Study 7 pm. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 Wat Statu Road Pastor J A. Campbell Phone *45-22*5 Sunday School 945 am.; Worship II am; Evening Sarvicu 7pm; Wednesday Praise Gatbe.lng 7 pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 30* I. Woodlawn. Haatinp. Michigan 94* *004 Kenneth W Garner. Paster. Jauwa R. Bar­ rett. Aaal to the pastor to youth Sunday Servkea Sunday School 9-M a m Morn ■ng Worship 1140 a m Evening Worship 6 pm Wtdaaaday. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thro *. 740 pm Senior High Youth |H.n.*eman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 00 p.m Sacred Sounds Rational 1:30 pm (Adult Choiii Saturday 10 to II a m. Kings Kidt (Children • Choir! Sundty morning ser­ vice htuadca.! WBCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-7* Jack Bartholomew, paslor. phone 9454995 Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 Fellowship and Coffee; 9 55 Sunday School; 1140 Morning WaraMp; 6 00 pm Bveniag Worship; 7.00 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morn­ ing services Prayer meeting, 7 pm. Wednesday Middleville Area ST AUGUSTINE. Middleville. Rev Father Joseph Thachet. Pa.lor Phone 792 24*9 Sunday Mam * 30 am ST. ROSE CATHOUC CHURCH. *05 S Jefferson Father Leon Pohl. Pastor Satur day Maas 440 pm.; Sunday Masse* g am and 11 a.m. confeaaioot Saturday 4404JO pm. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH, 1302 1 Hanover Hasting* Leonard Dena Pastor Ph 9402256 or 9459429 Sumtey Sunday School945am. Worship Ham Youth 5 pm.. Evening Worship 6 pm . Fellowship and Coffee 7'IS p m Nursery for aU servkm Wads sadry CYC 6 45 pm. prayer and Bible Mudy 7 pm HASTINGS 1IBLE MISSIONARY CHURC’. 307 I Marshall Mv Marvin Stokmder. Pastor Sunday Morning Sun day S*bool - 1040. Morning Worship Ser vice • 11 00. Bveniag Service - 730. Prayer Meeting Wednesday Night 7 30 The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Proscription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS 1 LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your Lila. Homa, Business and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hastings — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. Roscoe W. Graves HASTINGS - Mr. Roscoe W. Graves, 86, of 1306 N. Boltwood. Hasting, died Friday.-, Feb. 28, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral ser­ vices were held 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth W. Garner officiated with burial at Pine Hill Cemetery in Kentwood. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to Michigan Heart Association. Mr. Graves was bom on Nov. 21, 1899 in Grand Rapids, the son of Byron and Norah (Cook) Graves. He was raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended school there, graduating from South High School. He married Neva 0. Wing on Aug. 19, 1925. He was employed as an industrial painter, carpenter, stone mason, resort owner, country store owner and aviator. He was a member of Paris Baptist Church in Kent­ wood. Mr. Graves is survived by his wife Neva. Mildred E. Havens PLAINWELL - Mildred E. Havens, 79, of 104 Pine Rd., Plainwell died Sunday, March 2, 1986 at her home. Funeral services were held 3.30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 at the Marshall-Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery. Mrs. Havens was bom Jan. 18,1907 in Gun Plain Twp., the daughter of George and Edith Adrianson. She was raised in the Plainwell area. She married George Havens who died in 1964. She was retired from the Red Brick Inn, Plainwell where she had worked as a cook. She was a member of the Senior Citizen Club of Delton, Pipp Hospital Guild and a past member of the Helping Hand Club. Surviving are three daughters, Helen Anderson of Phoenix, Ariz., Eleanor Meredith of Alaska, Lilian Sibbersen of Portage; three sons, Robert of Plainwell, Harold of Galesburg, Wayne of Otsego; one step-son, George Harvey of California; two sisters, Mrs. Dorris Johnson of Prairieville, Mrs. Lucille Orr of Orlando, Fla.; 25 grand­ children, 20 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, June Nevins in 1980. Josephine VandeGiessen HASTINGS - Mrs. Josephine E. Van­ deGiessen, 81, of 2848 A gaming, Hastings, died Thursday. Feb. 27,1986 at Barry County Medical Care Facility. Services will be held 11 a.m. Sunday, March 9, as a part of regular Sunday morning church services at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. David B. ’ Nelson officiating. Burial will be at River­ side Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home. Claude A. Loring CALEDONIA - Claude A. Loring, 94, of Caledonia died Sunday, March 2, 1986 at his daughter’s home in Alta Mr. Loring was bom Sept. 2, 1891 in Caledonia Twp. He was a lifetime resident of Caledonia and farmed there all his life. He married Mary Loring who preceded him in death in 1967. He was a longtime member of Caledonia Masonic Lodge. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Richard and Mabel Siegel of Alto; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren and a sister-in-law. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m Tuesday, March 4 at Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Masonic services were held under the directions of R.C. Hathaway Lodge, Na 406. Burial was in Merriman Cemetery. Memoria' contributions may be made to Michigan Cancer Foundation. Mildred I. Lynd BROOKSVILLE, FLA - Mrs. Mildred I. Lynd, 90, formerly of Middleville, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 1986 at Lyles Memorial Hospital in Brooksville, Florida. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, March 3, it Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Rev. pH Boersma officiated. Mrs. Lynd was born Feb. 13, 1896 in Middleville the daughter of N.E. and Nellie (Miner) Thompson. She was married to Max E. Lynd who preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 1977. She was a former member of the Middleville Pythian Sisters. Mrs. Lynd is survived by one son, Edward Lynd of Dade City, FL; one grandson Thomas Lynd of SL Petersburg, FL; and one great granddaughter, Jodie Jean Lynd. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. REWARD HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN 600 PoweU Rd RuaaeU A Sarver. Potor Phone 9459224 Worship aervsee 1040 am. evening aervtce 6 pm . riisan tor all ages *45 am. Sunday school Tuesday. Cottage Prayer Meeting 740 pm CHURCH OP THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev Jamal Leitiman Pastor Sunday Service* 945am. Sunday School Hour. 1140 am Mwwrg Worship Service. 600 pm Bveniag Service Wednesday 740 pm Service* for Aduh* Teem and Children SIDNEY. MI ■ Hazel E. (McCain) Douglas Loehr, of 1241 Ferris Rd.. Sidney. MI died Friday. January 31, 1986 at Christensen Nursing Home where she had been a patient since 1983. Mrs. Loehr was bom February 19, 1897 in Evart. MI the daughter of Denzil and Elizabeth McCain. She moved to Hastings with her parents in 1915. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1916 and received her teaching certificate from Barry County Normal in 1917. She attended Western State Teachers College in Kalamazoo. She was granted a life certificate in 1930. She taught in schools around the Hastings area from 1917 to 1947. She married Roy Douglas of Hastings on June 22, 1922. They lived in Hastings until 1947, then moved to California where Roy passed away in 1968. Hazel taught in California until 1968. She returned to Hastings and later married Elmer Loehr. They lived at Podunk Lake until Mr. Loehr died. In 1980 she moved to Sidney to live with her nephew Burdette and Marge McCain. She is survived by four nephews and two nieces, Denzil McCain of Anchorage, Alaska, Burdette McCain of Sidney, Leslie McCain of Traverse City, Fred McCain of Maine; Mrs. Hazel (McCain) Pauline of Jensen Beach, Fla. Mrs. Ila (McCain) Bell of Battle Creek; 14 great nieces and nephews; 26 great great nieces and nephews and one great great great niece. A memorial service at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings will be an­ nounced later. Mrs. VandeGiessen was bom on July 21 1904 in Hastings, the daughter of Fred’ and Minnie < Barlow) Phillips. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1922. She went on to attend Argubright Business College in Battle Creek. She married Harold Vandegiesen in 1926. Mr. VandeGiessen died on Jan. 16, 1965. Mrs. VandeGiessen was employed as head stenographer at the former Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co. in Hastings for many years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Pennock Hospital Guild Ha 42 and the Women of the Moose Mrs. VandeGiessen has no immediate survivors. Dowling Area $100 or $250 COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Jama E Cook of fKiating. Country Chapel Cheach School 9 •m; worstop 10 am . Batoirid Church School 10 am wontop 1130 am Nashville Area TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH 21* Waahu<toa. Naakvilfe Rev J C Boomer Sunday School 9 4S am ; Sundry Wontop 11.40 am Bveniag Service 600pm. Bi­ ble Prayer Wrdneaday 700 pm ST CYRILS CATHOUC CHURCH Naahvtife Father Leon Pohl Pastor A nuasKm of St Rom Catholic Church. Hastrags Saturday Mam 630 p a Sunday CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St. M 79 Pastor Thomas Voyles Sunday Service and Sunday School 10 am Morning Woestop II am Evening Services. Youth 6 pm ; Evening Worship 7 pm.; Wednesday mid-week prays 7 pm . Wednesday caravan program 7 pm Toward the pre-season purchase of a new John Deere riding mower, lawn tractor or lawn and garden tractor. OrangevilleGun Lake Area ST CYRIL 6 METHODIUS. Gun Lake Father Denmi Boytan Paalor Phone 792 2M9 Saturday Mass 5 pm . Sunday Maas 7.30 a.m. A 11:30 am Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd . * au S.. Pattoe Brenl Beanham Phone 623 22*5 Sunday School al 10 am. Woe ship 11 a m . Evening Service al 7 p.m . Youth meet Sunday 6 p.m . 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Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sandbrook (Gladys) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at the Lake Odessa Community Center on Sunday. They were married March 2, 1926. An open house was sponsored and hosted by the couple's four children; Mr. and Mrs Norman Sandbrook and Mrs. Janice Jarrard of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Sandbrook of Woodland, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilcox of Hastings. Around 200 relatives and guests came from Grand Rapids. Portland. Lake Odessa, Vermontville. Hastings. Freeport, Sunfield, Lansing, Nashville, and Charlotte as well as the Woodland area and were served wedding cake, punch and coffee. The Sandbrooks received about fifty cards before the open house, and have now received over 250. The third Lakewood Ministerial Association United Lenten service was at Kilpatrick Church on Sunday evening. Rev. George Speas greeted the 181 people who attended the meeting and led several hymns accompanied by organist Connie Groedyk and pianist Nadine Speas. Extra chairs had to be set up in the aisle and the back of the church to seat the crowd. A trio. Sheila Carter, Lynn Carter Blake and Jan Miller sang "Bind Us Together .” Rev. Jerry Miller of Woodgrove Christian-Brethren Parish Chirch delivered a message titled "The Wounded and the Healers." After the service ended with two more hymns, everyone went to the fellowship room of the ■ church for cookies, coffee and punch. It was announced that the Lake Odessa Central Methodist Bell Choir will play at next week’s service which will be at that church. Rev. George Speas will be the speaker. A blood pressure clinic will be at Woodland School on Monday, March 10 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Anyone can stop by and have their blood pressure checked by a registered nurse free of charge. This is a service of the Lakewood Schools Public Education Department Tom and Doris Niethamer left Woodland on February 10 as guests of the Great Lakes Hybrid Seed Company of Ovid, Michigan. They flew from Grand Rapids to Chicago where they met other members of a tour group going to Hawaii. The group flew from Chicago non-stop to Honolulu. Also on the trip were Larry and Marie Brodbeck and Gary and Connie Brodbeck, all of the Lake Odessa area. The Niethamers spent four days at the Turtle Bay Hotel on the north side of the island of Oahu. Wth the Brodbecks the)' visited Honolulu, the Arizona memorial and the Punchbowl National Cemetery. They also went to the island of Kaui where they spent three days. They spent another three days on Maui where they saw the grave of Charles Lindberg and a volcano crater. The Niethamers left Maui on February 20 and flew to Los Angeles, staying two nights with Josh and Linda Fredricks in Manhattan Beach. Tom visited court with Josh, and they saw two TV programs being filmed, an episode of Crazy Like A Fox and an episode of The Twilight Zone. When the Niethamers left Manhattan Beach, they went to Palm Springs with Harold and Nell Stannard. After a few days in the desert, they left California while it was a blistering 94 degrees and flew home to Grand Rapids where it was a chilly 7 above zero. They had a great time and enjoyed their winter break. Woodland Lions Club had a ladies night on February 25 at their den. Bonnie McLeod served beef Stroganoff to the 28 members and guests who attended. She also made a cream puff shell-type of dessert with a Bavarian Cream filling and chocolate drizzled on top. After dinner, the club discussed plans to wort at the American Grain and Bean pancake feed on Thursday. President Clayton Goodrich announced that everyone who could come would be needed. He then presented Lake Odessa Police Chief Glen Desgrange who talked about his trip to Russia. First be taught the group to say "I love you" in Russian. Mr. Desgrance went to the USSR with a group of 32 police chiefs, lieutenants, cap­ tains, lawyers, judges and other law officers. He represented the smallest police depart­ by Catherine Lucas ment invited to participate in the trip. He flew to Montreal by Finair and then on to Helsinki. From Helsinki, the group flew to Moscow where Desgrange was the first off the plane and the first checked into the USSR. He said that he immediately discovered that there are no toilet seats in public restrooms in Russia. He said that the Intourist hotels were beautiful and com­ fortable. but he knew that is not the standard of living enjoyed by the Russian people. He said in the Soviet Union, it is against the law for anyone not to have a job and that there is no welfare and no unemployment, but that a lot of people are always in sight doing busy work like street sweeping already clean streets. The purpose of the lour was to study laws and law enforcement of the Soviet system, but they were not allowed into any police department, jails or prisons. After two days they met a judge but not in a courtroom The meeting was in a fellowship hall. The judge was 39 years old, but Desgrange said that he looked more like he was 60. They were told that there is no drug problem in the Soviet Union. There is an automatic one year prison term for using drugs for the first time of­ fenders, five years for the second time. There is an automatic death sentence by firing squad for selling or pushing any illegal drugs. Other capital crimes are homosexuality, treason, murder or rape. Also causing a death in an accident while drinking is a capital crime. The American law officers visited dif­ ferent towns and met police personnel, lawyers and prosecutors. They were always asked why an American would choose to be a police officer where people are allowed to own and carry guns. Desgrange talked about the Babear Memorial where thousands of people were massacred by the Nazis during World War II. He told about visiting schools and tearing that a child must know how to read and write before age six or parents arc fined one week's wages periodically until they do and can start school. He said that the school year is 11 months a year, six days a week, and seven or eight hours a day. They have a spring break, a winter break and one month off in summer. Each teacher has only 15 or 16 students. Every citizen of the Soviet Union gets wages of from 350 to 900 rubles a month. A ruble equals around 128, but there are almost no consumer goods to buy with their money. Desgrange also said that there ?re99 different cultures and languages in the Soviet Union and nine time zones. It takes two to five years to get an apartment in large cities and if a couple get a divorce, they cannot stop living together until one of them can get another apartment. Desgrange said that he visited a Russian Circus, an opera and a ballet. All were ex­ cellent. He also visited Lenin’s tomb. He said weddng parties :■ traditionally go there after a wedding wearing all their wedding clothes. Mrs. Kay Moore (Irene) fell in her home last week and broke her right wrist in three or four places. Her arm is in a cast and must be held in an elevated position most of the time. Mrs. Willis Dalton (Barbara) is still confined to her home after she fell on ice several weeks ago and fractured her hip. She is using a walker. Her daughter, Connie Groendyk, has been playing the organ at Kilpatrick Church in her place since she was injured. Woodland Lions Club members and wives cooked and served pancakes, sausages, orange juice, milk and coffee at the American Bean and Grain third annual special purchase opportunities day at the Lake Odessa Community Center building last Thursday. Over 600 people attended and ate breakfast and-or lunch. The Lions Club used 110 pounds of pancake flour, 14 gallons of maple syrup, and 27 gallons of orange juice. Woodland Lions who worked on the project were Jim Lucas. Tom Niethamer, Clyde Shoemaker. Willis Dalton, George Schaibly, Bob Crockford, Lawrence Chase, Les Yonkers. Clayton Goodrich, Warren Soules, Art Meade. Mike Wrubel, Walter Schmidt and Kay Moore. Wives who worked with Martha Schmidt, Evelyn Goodrich, Virginia Yonkers, Hildred Chase. Virginia Crockford. Doreen Shoemaker, Doris Niethamer. and Cathy Lucas. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, March 6,1986- Page 5 Area woman chosen as model for Woodland Mall Sociam^ .. . Bromley-T rudgeon announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. DeForresl (Frosty) Bromley of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter • Lori Ann Bromley to Michael John Trudgeon son of Arlene Trudgeon of Hastings and Mike Trudgeon of Flordia. Lori is a senior at Hastings High School and employed at Chick-n-Fin of Hastings. Mike is a *84 graduate of Hastings High School and employed at Lake Odessa Machine Products. An August 30. 1986 wedding is being planned. Klnnies to observe 25th wedding anniversary We request the honor of your presence at the 25th Anniversary of Gary and Eleanor Kinnie on March 8,1986 between 2 and 6 p.m. at 441 Edna Street, Nashville. Given by their children, Gary and Ginger No gifts please. Kems-MacKenzle announce engagement Ortiz-Gould announce marriage plans Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kerns of Frankenmuth are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Connie to Steven B. MacKenzie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. MacKenzie of Vermontville. They are both graduates of Ferris State College. Connie works for the Auditing General Office and Steve works for a CPA Firm in Lansing. Wedding plans arc scheduled for Oct. 25, 1986 in Frankenmuth. Mr. and Mrs. Porfirio Ortiz of Peoria, DI. and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Gould of Nashville are proud to announce the engagement of their children Laura Jean Ortiz and Jerry Dennis Gould. After a May graduation from Maranatha Baptist College in Watertown, Wisconsin an August 2 wedding is planned. by Tim Smith . When Sandi Edwards was 11 years old sr* used to dream of what it would be like to be w Cheryl Tiegs shoes — or dresses or even h*>r styles. The glamorous life, the bright lights, d* cameras and excitement of the models world, she dreamed would all be hert someday. But most little girls dream of that kind of excitment. Few get a chance to see it come true. Sandi Edwards has moved closer to her dream year by year. She has kept dreaming, and now at the age of 19, after profession*1 modeling schools and hours of training, she is close to her goal. Several weeks ago, Edwards was one of several women and men chosen to become * model for the Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids. More than 100 people auditioned for the 35 positions available, and Edwards was one of the chosen ones. During the year-long program thorough Woodland Mall Edwards will be P*r’ ticipating in fashion shows, store modeling photo sessions and possibly a television commercial next November. AH of this came about through the eyes of an 11-year-old girl, and the dedication of eight years of practice and modeling for around-town types of jobs. Her career in modeling began pickirg up steam a year ago when she enrolled *t Bar bizon, a professional modeling school in Detroit. It meant a three hour drive every Saturday morning for more than six months, but she thinks it was worth it “Being a model has always been a dream of mine, I used to always lock at the fashion magazines and dream that it could be me someday,” Edwards said. After all this dreaming and professional training, however, the opportunity at Woodland Mall came about because of a little bit of hick. “My grandmother saw an ad in the newspaper and she showed it to me, »1 applied and went to an audition and in­ terview," Edwards said. For the audition Edwards performed a Top hat and dance routine. A routine that went very well considering that Edwards has never taken a dance lesson in her life. "My friends, Tracy and Sue, helped me with it They taught me the basic steps, and helped me through It," she said. After a week she called to find that she was chosen and practices would begin soon. “I just jumped up and down and screamed when I found out, I just couldn’t believe it," she said. This is, Edwards hopes, the first step in a modeling career. “This is one of my dreams, I would really love to get into high fashion modeling work, this is the first step and I hope itgoes." But this is just one of the dreams of the 1985 Hastings grad, she is preparing herself |q other areas. This year she began classes al Kellogg Community College, and is studlng data processing. Smrclna-Larson united In marriage Nov. 6 Diana (Tina) Smrcina of Wyoming, MI and Antony (Tony) Larson of Hastings were united in marriage Saturday, Nov. 16,1985 at St. Alphonsus Chirch of Grand Rapids by Father Balser. The parents of the bride are Robert Smrcina, Dutton and Valerie Smrcina, Wyoming and the parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Edward Larson, 1121 S. Broadway, Hastings. Given away by her father, the bride wore a white beaded satin gown with a cathedral length train and a pearl studded veil and carried a bouquet of gardenias, white roses, stefanotis and ivy. Ms. Joan McCullough of South Bend, Ind. served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Joanne Bamm of Traverse City, Vicki Braxmair of Walker, both sisters of the bride, Julie Humphrey of Detroit and Tonya Fowler of Twin Lakes, friends of the bride. Troy Larson of Battle Creek, brother of the groom served as best man. Groomsmen were Mike Minger of Portage, MikeSensat of Vicksburg, Bryan Schoneboom of Bronson, all friends of the groom, and Bob Smrcina, brother of the bride. A reception was held at the Knights rf Columbus Hall of Wyoming. The couple spent their honeymoon at Clearwater Beach. Florida and reside at 605 S. Michigan, Hastings. rC .i^Hnwoiwi ™>S WOK: WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Madhes FRIDAY SATURDAY THE FLATTER FIT FOR EASTER MIX & MATCH Ship’n Shore Qfi % Impressions SUITS ^vFoff Slacks i & nn xz Rep. Size 25<S|) ’ LESLIE FAY Petite Sizes 4-14 r»ncCCCC ANDREA GOYLE Size 8-16 UnEOOCO SHIP 'N SHORE & LADY ARROW _ <w Qt Vo Blouses_______ Easter is March 30 Ladies Apparel 948-2986 _ . Li 132 East State Street, Hastings Between Hastings Savings SLoant, Village Squire OPEN Monday-Saturday 9 to 5:30 Wednesday 4 Friday'til 8 -------- for which he wo* hired. NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Borry County Board ol Commissioners hereby express their gratitude to Edward Moghtoder for a job well done, and wish him all of the success possible in his new position. Motion carried unanimously. Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson CGC:mw STATE OF MICHIGAN) )SS: COUNTY OF BARRY) I hereby certify thot the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the officio I proceedings a* regular February 25. 1986 meeting of the Borry County Board of Commissioners. Miriam E. White. Deputy Clerk Motion carried unanimously. Moved by McKelvey, support by Kiel to approve the miscellaneous claims, in the amount of 552.100.90. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. AUUrdl3a.es «’tt.8“o2O<5 FEMUARY 25. IMS • SfCOND DAY - FORENOON The regular meeting of tho Barry County Board of Commissioners was called to order on Tuesday. February 25. 1986. at 9:30 a.m. by’Chairperson Coleman. Roll coll was token. Seven members were present: McKelvey; Wllhomson; Colemon: Doan; Hoore; Kiel; and London. None absent At the beginning of the meeting oil present stood cod pledged allegiance to the flog Moved by London, support by Kiel that the min­ utes of the February 12. 1966 meeting bo approved as moiled. Motion carried. Moved by Williamson, supported by Kiel to approve the agendo as presented. Motion carried. Public comment was called for with no response. Various correspondence was read by Chair­ person Coleman. Reports were requested from the various com­ mittee chairpersons. Moved by Hoare. support by Kiel to approve the January 1986 expenditures of the Barry County Transit, in the umounl of $18,820.76 and their minute* be received. Motion carried Commissioner Dean presented the following re­ solution and moved its adoption, supported by Commissioner Landon. ^SOLUTION N0MNHM E9WAM NOGNTADO WHEREAS, the efficient operation and monoge­ ment of the Barry County Medical Core Facility Is vital to maintaining extended medical core in Borry County, and WHEREAS. Edward Moghioder has served os Director of the Medical Coro Facility for approxi­ mately six years, and WHEREAS, during his years as director, the facility has operated in o most efficient end busi­ ness-like manner, due to his dedication to the job -------- Moved by McKelvey, support by London to approve the bills from the Abstract office, to be paid from the Abstract fund. In the amount ol $725.76 Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by McKelvey, supported by Hoore >o transfer $99,000 from the unappropriated surplu* General Fund to the Capitol Improvement Fund. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Dean to amend the 1986 General Fund Budget as follows: 1M6 AMENDED BUDGET ITEMl A* amended Feb. 25, 1986 wwm 101-141 Friend of Court 101-229 Prosecutor 101-230 Prosecutor DSS ttnwi $152,528 $147,101 $39,793 UUlOTfr $164.52* $150,423 $36,473 Welcome Wagon can help you plan your wedding with tips and suggestions from a wide range of wedding professionals All at no cost to you! An Engagement Visit is easy to arrange 1 11 bring useful ideas and gifts, plus cards you can redeem for more gifts at local businesses I'm as close as your phone and hope you'll call soon to arrange for a convenient visit BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES ° The Associated Press (c). All righLs reserved. •• FOR RELEASE FRL, FEB. 28, AND THEREAFTER BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESSThe following are the most popular video cassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. Sandi Edwards LOCAL BIRTH Announcements IT’S A BOY Valerie and James K. Christensen of Essexville, Tadd James, bom Feb. 24 at Bay Medical Center. Tadd weighed 8 lbs. 12 oz has a brother Marlin Peter, 3 and grand­ parents, Marilyn and Roland Oaster and Joan and James H. Christensen all of Hastings. David and Rose Heaton, Nashville, Feb. 28, 6:46 p.m. 7 lb. 6 oz. Debbie and William Hall, Hastings, Feb. 28, 7:30 a.m., 11 lb. oz. Anita and Daniel Cullers, Hastings, Feb. 28, 1:20 a.m., 6 lb. 11 oz. Brenda and Duane Lockwood, Hastings, March 2, 2:21 p.m, 7 lb. 14W oz. John and Brenda Shoup, Hastings, March 3, 12:02 p.m., 7 lb. 4 oz. Michael and Robin Zimmerman, Hastings, March 3, 8:17 p.m., 7 lb. 4 oz. ITS A GIRL Michael and Kara: Allerding, Hastings, Amy Jo, born Feb. 22, 1986 8 lb. 6 az., 11:52 p.m. at Blodgett Medical Center, Grand Rapids. Maternal grandparents are Randy and Nancy Knowles of Gun Lake and paternal grandparents are Duane and Marie Allerding of Hastings. Steve and Debra Steward, Hastings, Feb. 27, 3:26 a.m., 7 lb. 11*4 oz Kimberly and Kelvin Caudell, Woodland, March 3, 8:33 a.m., 7 lb. 12 oz Kimberly and James Wilber, Hastings, March 4, 12:43 p.m. 5 lb. 10 oz. Chrestina and Ronald James, March 4, 8:14 a.m., 7 lb. 10 oz. Legal Notice Barry C«Mty BmH «f CMMriMtoMrv The bride is employed at the West Michigan Reproductive Institute of Cascade, Mich. The groom is a Western Michigan University graduate and is employed as a Research Specialist at Spartan Stores, Inc., Grand Rapids. ‘It's fun getting to know the people in my ciasses. it is only my first year there but I it," she said. Either way it looks as though Edwards has ner future mapped out very well. Planning Your Wedding? 101-301 Sheriff 101-964 Tax Tribunal Funds $552,919 _____ $_-O- $567,419 _______ $2,000 $892,343 $920,843 TOTAL 1966 BUDGET $4,931,250 Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Commissioner McKelvey presented the follow ing resolution and moved for its adoption, support by Commissioner Dean: RESOLUTION - DELINQUENT TAX DEFER*AL AND WAIVER FOR ELIGIBLE CITIZENS WHEREAS. Any taxpayer who is a senior citizen, paraplegic, quadriplegic, eligible serviceman, eligible veteran, eligible widow or who is totally and permanently disabled or blind may also delay paying the winter taxes on his or her homestead until April 30 of the first year of delinquency, and WHEREAS. Section 59 ol the General Property Tax Act allows County Board ol Commissioners to waive any interest fee. or penalty In excess of the interest, fee. or penalty thot would have been added if the tax hod been paid prior to February 15 for those taxpayers if they: 1) Hove applied for a property tox credit before February 15; 2) Hove not received their refund before March 1; and 3) Present a copy of the property tox credit form to the County Treasurer. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED thot the Borry Coun­ ty Board of Commissioners approve the above deferral and waiver. Motion carried unanimously. Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson STATE OF MICHIGAN) )SS: COUNTY OF BARRY) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the official proceedings of the Borry County Board of Commissioners at their regular February 25. 1986 meeting. Miriam E. White. Deputy Clerk Motion carried unanimously. Moved by McKelvey, support by London to approve the following adjustments effecting the 1981 1982 and 1983 toxe* receivable as requested by the Treasurer, reducing the taxes receivable in the following funds: 621-000.00 026.00 - $316.63. 622 000 00-026.00 $327.36; ond. 623 000.00-026.00 • $140.80. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Williamson that o check is to be written to Lindo Keller for o medical bill, in the amount of $32. the check to be written otter the ratification of the employee contract. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by London to approve o two year step raise for Ron Wilson, al the Animal Shelter, retroactive to July 5. 1985. the retroactive amount to be $370.08 to be included in his next paycheck. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Hoare to give the Property Committee power to oct in hiring o re­ placement custodian ot the TOPS 04 level. Molion carried. Moved by London, support by Hoare to grant permission to the Friend of the Court to purchase an auto at o cost of $12 008. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. The Chair appointed Richord Thomas to serve os her alternate on the Southcentral Michigan Com­ mission on Aging Board Moved by London, support by Kiel to file all correspondence ond reports. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Kiel to adjourn to March 11. 1986 or the coll of the Choir. Motion corned and the meeting was odjourned at 10; 10 a.m. Carolyn G. Colemon Chairperson Norvol E. Thaler. 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Multiplier Factor: AG: .94411 COMM: .98814 IND: .95292 RES: 1.06519 Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon suficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, in their judgement, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. ROY RECK, Supervisor FREEPORT Registered Voters Concerned citizens of Freeport enlisted the following candidates for the write­ in ballot which will be used for the GENERAL VILLAGE ELECTION to be held MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1986. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. President - Wesley Lewis Clerk - Iris Yoder Treasurer * Imogene Owen Trustee, 4 yrs. - Alden Grinnell Trustee, 4 yrs. - Richard Kunde Trustee, 4 yrs. - Gerry Allen Assessor - Charles Blough Fold for by Concerned Citizens for Better Government P.O. Box 6. Freeport. Ml 49325 �Page 6- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 6,1986 From Time to Time... by...Esther Walton Some facts about the C.K.&S. and Woodbury by ViVorne Pierce Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw, alias •‘Cuss, Kick and Swear”, alias "Cow Kicked Susie" was not the original name of the railroad that ended in Woodbury. Sur­ prisingly, to many of you, it was organized as the Kalamazoo, Lowell and Northern Michigan Railroad, December 8, 1871 and was to extend from Kalamazoo to Hastings to Smyrna to Greenville and northerly through the "Pineries”. Rights of way were bought and the road was graded to Hastings and then came the Panic of 1873. It was a recession similar to our 1929 Depression. Everything came to a standstill. In 1883 interest was renewed, new money came from investors and a reorganization with a new board of directors changed the name to Chicago, Kalamazoo & Saginaw Railroad Company. The new route was to run from Kalamazoo to Hastings and then north­ easterly, cutting out Lowell. In 1886 the building of this road was renewed with vigor and in 1888 the first train run from Kalamazoo to Hastings was made On September 1, 1889 the service openec from Kalamazoo to Woodbury The stops from Kalamazoo on the CJC.&S. run were East Cooper, Richland Junction, Cressey, Milo, Crooked Lake, Delton, Cloverdale, Ackers Point, Shultz, Hastings, Coats Grove, Woodland and Woodbury. There were two passenger, runs daily. The first from Kalamazoo at 6:10 a.m. arrived at Woodbury at 8:35 a.m. - a trip of approximately 47 miles in 2 hours 25 minutes with 13 stops - not bad. The train arrived in Woodbury, made contact with the Pere Marquette Railroad, the engine turned around on the turntable, rehooked to the cars and returned to Kalamazoo. The second passenger run left Kalamazoo at 2:20 p.m. and made the same run. The fare to Hastings was 93 cents. A freight train was made up each day except Sunday and left at approximately 9 to 10 a.m. and did all the necessary switching along the line. Due to automobile and bus line competition the passenger runs were discontinued in January of 1934. After that a passenger car was hooked to the freight run on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Finally in 1937 on July 18 there appeared in the Kalamazoo Gazette the following report: “Tearing up of 15 miles of track between Hastings and Woodbury has begun. The Hastings-Delton strip will be removed next." Thus ended an approximate 50-year era, some of which I'll never forget and hope to keep alive in memories for years to come. There were many obstacles to overcome in the building of this railroad. There were no steam shovels, bulldozers, earth movers as we know them today. Instead there were horses, slush scrapers, hand shovels and one heck of a lot of muscle and brawn. South of Hastings near Shultz, after the track was laid, sink holes started to appearsix of them. The way these were treated was for men to cut down big trees, manhandle them into the sink hole, limbs and all, making a basket effect and then hand shoveling dirt on top until the hole was completely filled. Then came the time to cross the Michigan Central Railroad tracks near Hastings and to cross the Thomapple River. The law of the day was that once you crossed another track with a railroad line, the right of way remained yours. The trick was to get the line across without being stopped. Michigan Central kept an engine and two cars working in the area constantly to forestall the C.K.&S. ftom making the crossing. Then one Sunday, when the M.C.R.R. moved the engine and two cars out of the area to let another train through, the C.K.&S. took advantage of its being Sunday and M.C.R.R.’s guard being down, and pushed a track across and continued building to the northeast. This brings up the most asked question about the C.K.&S. why was the name Saginaw used when the road ended at Woodbury? My Grandpa Wells told me C.K.&S. wanted to continue the road but they had to lay tracks across another railroad, this time the Pere Marquette Railroad, which ran east and west through Woodbury. The CJC.&S. crew secretly planned to lay the crossing under cover of darkness but the Pere Marquette people heard of the plan and were lying in wait for the work to begin. There were broken limbs, head busting and blood letting and when the battle subsided the C.K.&S. had not made it across. Con­ sequently the turntable was built to turn the engine around and the line stopped at Woodbury. I have always maintained that every train running on the C.K.&S. tracks started from Woodbury - even if it did start back. In the days before prohibition, Barry County was dry and Eaton County was wet Woodbury, being just across the line in Eaton County, had several saloons. Today M-66 divides Woodbury into Eaton and Barry counties. Just to show you what lengths some fellows would go for a bucket of beer, the C.K.&S. started a special run from Hastings with stops at Coats Grove and Woodland for an evening in Woodbury. The train would hardly come to a stop when the men jumped off to run to their favorite watering hole to fill their tin lunch buckets and covered lard pails with beer. Then they stood at the bar, drinking as many glasses of beer as they could until the train whistle signified that the engine was turned around and ready for the return trip to Hastings. My Grandpa Wells has told me that many of the men who ran to catch the train for the return trip were not speedy enough. They ended up walking home or simply staying over until the next night. The "Turntable" was a point of curiosity and interest in Woodbury How many people have you heard say, “I remember the C.K.&S. turntable in Woodbury"? From age six through ten it was . truly a big ex­ perience for me. From the time I heard the familiar whistle coming from across the road behind Victor Eckardt’s barn, I would drop whatever I was doing and run for the C.K.&S. tracks about two blocks away. I say tracks because there were three. The main track came into town and ran down behind Smith Bros. Velte Elevator and stopped. The second track was a siding that ran beside the other and could make a connection to the P.M.R.R. track. The stockyard was adjacent to this track. The third truck led to the turn­ table and all the fun. When the train slowed down or came to a stop. I would jump up into the caboose with Charley McCall, the conductor The caboose was side tracked and the cars were backed to the elevator. The engine was unhooked and switched to the third track Every time the engine had to cross the highway • dirt road* I would get the chance to pull the whistle rope to warn the automobiles, horses and wagons of our coming. The engine would proceed to the turntable at a slow pace and stop at the precise stop of balance. When 1 jumped down from the engine I watched Charley unlock the turn­ table and then I would jump into the air and grab hold of one of the big steel arms (there was one at each end) and while the men were pushing the engine around, my legs would be churning the air. but I was helping. To better understand the wonderment of this, consider how a turntable was built. It consisted of a huge steel hub in the center, much like an old round oak table top. The tracks were laid across this long enough to accommodate tne engine. These tracks at each end had smaller railroad car wheels attached and these wheels rode on a circular track like the outside edge of the turntable. The engine was driven on and two men, one oneachof the steel pushing arms, would turn the engine around 180 degrees so it could be driven off in the direction from which it entered. But consider forty to fifty tons of locomotive, coal tender and coal, how well it had to be balanced on the table so that only two men could turn it around. If the engineer was getting along with the crew that day, it was a simple job but if he were out of sorts and stopped the engine two or three inches one way or the other from center, those men pushing on the arms had their work cut out for them that day. Then you knew where the Cuss, Kick and Swear nickname originated. Above is a picture of the C.K.&S. (Chicago, K&lamazoo, and Saginaw) depot at Shultz. THE AFFORDABLE INDIVIDUAL RETIREMBIT ACCOUNT FOR PEOPLE The turntable was a point of curiosity and interest in Woodbury. How many people have you heard say, ‘I remember the C.K.&S. turntable in Woodbury?’ W George "Baldy" Kussmaul worked on the section gang for C.K.&S. for quite a feu years. The gang office was in Woodland and for Baldy to get to Woodland and home every day he had a little 3-wheel hand car whose handle he pumped back and forth to make it go. It was hard work going uphill but going downhill, that arm was like a pendulum on a clock gone wild. If you were going at a reasonable speed, the third wheel would ride the track very well. If you got going too fast and the track curved just right, the third wheel would life in the air, and you went sailing, handcar and all. When some of us boys got a little older, we would sneak down to the depot in the evening, get Baldy's handcar out and pump it up the track to between Victor Eckardt’s and Carl Brodbeck’s, turn it around and head back for town. I can testify now that, although the countryside there looks level as a billiard table, there was an incline downhill to town because that handcar would get going so fast the pumping arm would be just a blur going back and forth. When we would hit the curve going around the elevator, the handcar. boys and all, would leave the tracks. The Good Lord must have been smiling on us because we were never hurt, much less killed. I've often said. “The game of euchre originated in Woodbury". As far as I was concerned, it did, right in the C.K.&S. Depot and Luther “Mose" Brodbeck was the in­ structor, not only that game, but also Pedro, Rounce, Whist, Poker and many more. At eight years of age, I could hold my own with Mose, Baldy, Ernie Schelter, Gayle Pfeiffer, Kenneth Geisel and others. If any one had a free afternoon and Mose had his book work caught up, we would drag out the boxes, crates and benches and set up for a card session. What fun that was, especially in winter when the old potbellied stove would be cherry red and making you wish you were not wearing those woolen long johns. Just north of the turntable, between the PJ4. tracks, was a triangular piece of ground, nice and level with no trees and sodded to grass. We in Woodbury called in the Y. It belonged to the railroad companies but everyone used it. I remember well the Vem Slout Players from Vermontville using it for tent shows. Grandpa Wells told of having circuses there and of how the gypsies with their horses and wagons would camp there until they were chased out of town. My father told me about the baseball field they used to have and how proud he was to tell me about how my mother played first base on the men’s team. Naturally the men could throw much harder and Ma's hands were not as tough as those of the men At the end of the game her hand would be all swollen and red. Feeling sorry for her and still wanting her to play, the men got the idea of stuffing her first baseman's mitt with feathers. After that the highlight of the game was watching Mom catch the ball from an infielder and seeing the feathers fly in a downy cloud. In later years I used that railroad Y to pasture my pony. There were many things to learn from those old railroad tracks. If you don’t think so, ask Carl Gerlinger, better known as Cobby. Cobby and I were growing up together in Woodbury and at about age seven or eight he was still having trouble tying his shoestrings. One day while playing down on the tracks his shoes became untied as usual and he asked me to tie them for him. I had been doing this for a long time and it was becoming exasperating. I set him down on the tracks, tied his shoes and then untied them and told him he was going to have to learn once and for al I how to do it or the train would run over him. He worked at it for a while but couldn't get the hang of it and wanted to give up. About that time the train whistled, signaling a passenger run coming into town. I guess my ultimatum that he was going to have to sit there until he could tie his shoes was all he needed. You would be surprised how well you can learn anything with a steaming, whistling locomotive bearing down on you, even If you are on the siding. Today “Cobby" is still one of my trues: friends. A short time ago Victor Eckardt, knowing my sentimental feelings and interest in the C.K.&S. and Woodbury, dropped off at my house an old rusty railroad tie spike. His dog had dug it up on the side of the old railroad bed. I have it on my desk and whenever I look at it. memories come flooding back. Is it any wonder that I always say, "Don’t say anything bad to me about Woodbury - that’s where I grew up”? VILLAGE of WOODLAND TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: (Il I HI A TRUE CONSERVATION Notice Is hereby given, that an Annual VILLAGE ELECTION will be held in the Village of Woodland, State of Michigan, at Woodland Village Hall, within said Village on MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1986, for the purpose of voting for the elec­ tion of the following officers, viz; one village president, one village clerk, one village treasurer, three trustees - four year term, and one trustee - two year term. Notice Relative to Openinc and Cloalng of the Polla ELECTION LAW, ACT 116, P.A. 1954 SECTION 720. On the day of any election, the polls shall be opened at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o'clock in the after­ noon and no longer. Every qualified elector present and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed for the closing thereof shall be allowed to vote. The Polls of said election will be open at 7 o'clock a.m. and will remain open until 8 o'clock p.m. of said day of election. 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Kiwanis Club cooks m.'^AWhUld >0U Uke 10 prc’>are * for 80-some hungry men every week? • y°“ Uwt 9“«lion lo four local sBters, they d say they love it because at east three of them can be found doing just that almost every Wednesday *“‘5’P »linekChrWi'' Mar>' and Elizabeth Roush and their sister-in-law Frances StuU are the ladies who have won the hearts of the Hastings Kiwanis Club with the meals they cook (almost all from scratch) and serve on dub days at the Episcopal Parish House ' Their homestyle cooking has most of the men coming back for seconds and Mary laughs that "those on a diet usually break it on Wednesday." Hearty meals like beef and noodles and stew are popular with the club, but it’s the sisters’ homemade cinnamon bread that ranks as the number one favorite. Their delicious cinnamon bread has practically become an institution of the local dub. Chib visitors are likely to have heard about the bread before they arrive and guest speakers are always rewarded with a loaf to take home. If there are any loaves left, the Kiwanians hold a drawing "for them and the lucky winners get the bread as prizes “They (members) sob if we don’t have that icinnamon bread)," jokes Pauline. “One time a guy from Grand Rapids (who was visiting the dub) stopped by the kitchen before lunch and asked, ’Is this the place that’s noted for the cinnamon bread?’ That day we had biscuits instead," laments Pauline. The sisters say they prepare weekly Kiwanis Club lunches for at least 80-men. "We have gone as high as 125,” she said. ‘Sometimes we come pretty close (to run­ ning out of food)...especially if they don’t tell us company is coming." All four agree that "they’re a nice bunch of gqys to work for," said Mary, adding that she enjoys getting to know the members who hold a variety of positions in the community. "We’ve never heard them complain about the food,” said Pauline. "It’s the home-cooked flavor that they like,” says Frances. "They remember how their moms fixed meals. And we cook the oldfashioned way." On Wednesdays, Pauline leaves her home about 6:30 a.m. and picks up the groceries for the Kiwanis luncheon which is sened about 12:05 p.m. By the time she arrives at the Parish House, the other sisters are already there, setting tables, etc. It’s usually about 2:10 p.m. before the ladies finish the clean-up tasks and head for their homes. "I bake the bread as soon as I get here and put the meat on. The rest of it (the meal), we work it in (to the time that’s left),’’ said Pauline. Usually about 30-loaves of cinnamon bread — using 25-lbs. of flour, 10-lte. of brown 3ugar, three tl-oz. cans of cinnamon — are baked for a club luncheon. The sisters don't seem to be overwhelmed with planning and purchasing large quan­ tities of food for the club. They plan the menu themselves unless they have been requested to prqparc a certain meal. Pauline says she has notes to use to keep track of how much to order for the variety of foods they prepare, and if there are going to be extra guests, "I just add another two to three pounds of meat" and other ingredients, says Pauline. by Dr. James E. VanHorn “at r.«.^‘ sbe a^t^s l^at sbe was nervous Kiu-an St at l^e ‘dea of co°king for the been ^°Up Pau,ine estimates that she’s Vear.C?2Qn8. f°r lhe dub for about *2-15 helnino^!* S!trted lhe venture part-time, foMhn8 i t? °ther women w ho were cooking aftJr .k Ub a‘that time About H>-years ago. coniri lhef tW<L °ther women no longer were hSS?8 forulhc club’ sister Mary became a neper with Pauline. Elizabeth started "e Ping about four years ago and their sisterc2V „rances has been filling in ocasionally for several years when Elizabeth tsn t available. Tuesdays are busy days for Pauline and trances loo because they have jobs twivering the Reminder Frances drives a 100-mile route and Pauline has a walking route. For this week's featured recipe, the sisters snare one tor cheesecake which Pauline said “ sweet enough so that it doesn't need to be served with fruit. CHEESECAKE Mix one-small box lemon jello and one-cup boding water. Let cod. Crush 1 -packages graham crackers and add 2-Tablespoons powdered sugar and 1stick melted butter. Line pan with part of crumbs, but save some for top of cake Mix l-large package cream cheese, 4-cup sugar, 2-teaspoons vanilla, and l-large frozen whipped topping. Add jello. Pour over crumbs in pan. Add remaining crumbs and refrigerate. Ann Landers Wait a year before marrying him Dear Ann Landers: I am a 30-year-old female who has multiple sclerosis. I live alone and am very independent. I am in love with a nice-looking man. He has had a drinking problem and the reputation of being a partier. I've known "Larry" six months and he wants to marry me. He has slowed down a lot in his drinking and says he will taper off after we are married. I am a churchgoer. He is not. He has promised to lake me to church every Sunday. It is possible for a man to really love a woman in a wheelchair? I can walk a little and making love isn’t a problem. It would break my heart to marry him and have something go wrong. Larry says he wants to take care of me, but I am - UNSURE IN FLORIDA DEAR UNSURE: If the man has a drinking problem you might wind up taking care of HIM. The questions is not whether a man can really love a woman in a wheelchair (many do), it's what kind of marriage you would have with a boozer who likes to party. I suggest that you give him a year’s trial and see how he behaves. Then decide. 25 million can’t read Getting ready to serve their famous homemade cinnamon bread at a Hastings Kiwanis Club lunch are (from left) Elizabeth Roush, Mary Weller, Frances Stutz and Pauline Christie. (Banner photo) Parenting is difficult STATE COLLEGE, PA. (AP) - Of all the important and difficult jobs, I believe parenting leads the list. Very few people have any training or education on how to rear a child before they become parents. Yet parents are faced with an endless array of situations and decisions that call for a vast amount of knowledge and skill. Increasing numbers of parents are realizing the need to learn more about their important job. They are taking steps to improve their knowledge of how children develop and are acquiring new skills in dealing with their behavior. Many agencies and organizations present parent education workshops, classes or programs on a variety of subjects. In the When they peel potatoes for a lunch, they go through about 50-lbs. of spu®If pork steak happens to be the maini jfr tree. Pauline says it takes about 50-lbs. of U* meat to feed the club. When there’s cake tor dessert, that means about seven-cake mi* are prepared. . "That same meal might include serving two-gallons of com and If salad is incluo®0 that calls for about seven-heads of lettuce, 10-tomatoes, six-onions, 1-bunch of celery, two or three peppers, a bag of radishes and a quart of salad dressing. , "That makes two-huge pans of salads and there’s very little left,” said Pauline. ( The sisters say there are about tw® Wednesdays during a year when they don t cook for the club. "The only meal we missed was when we understood that they weren't coming <f°r lunch), but they did...They ended up getting their food from McDonalds that day." Even when the sisters had a Wednesday funeral to attend, they still made sure the Kiwanians had a meal. “It’s the only tun® we’ve ever asked them to help us (by serving and cleaning up)." All natives of Barry County with the maiden name of Stutz, the sisters come from a large family of nine children. Cooking for a crowd seems to come quite naturally to Pauline who has previously cooked for threshers when they worked on the Christie farm. Saying she has always loved to cook. Pauline adds “we always have a crowd of 40 on Christmas Eve." past, parents were reluctant to participate because they felt that their attendance meant they were having problems • that somehow they were not good parents. Fortunately, this attitude is changing and the number of parents enrolling in com­ munity parent education classes is up. Libraries offer a large selection of books on the subject of parenting One father commented that his wife brought home abook which he read and discovered that his two-year-old daughter was perfectly normal when she persisted in turning the television on and off. In his reading he learned that children of this age are very curious and that parents, make the suggestion that they provide something for the parents. A readily available source of reading material on the subject of parenting is the popular magazine, "Parenting" found in supermarkets. Many have good articles on child-rearing. A parent might set a goal to read at least one article every week or two and discuss it with his spouse. Another way to gain information and in­ sight is to meet on a regular basis with one or two parents. One such group at their monthly get-together reads an article ahead of time and then spends 30 minutes or so talking about it. Not only do they get ideas and share some of their concerns, they also provide each other with valuable support A nice spin-off of the group is that these parents feel free to call each other when the going gets rough. Take advantage of the many offers of free information by government agencies or companies. Many magazines list the ad- dresses of these agencies. Telephone local agencies and inquire where you can obtain information in your community. Many of us erroneously think that once we get out of school and close the book in the last class, learning ceases. Fortunately, this attitude is also fading. That’s another reason attendance is up at parent education classes. One big obstacle that still persist is the idea that parenting somehow comes naturally. This is simply not so. There are many things we can learn that will make the job easier and enable us to provide a richer life for our child. On our part, we must make the com­ mitment to take advantage of the resources available to parents and put forth the effort to do something. The costs in terms of time are small when compared to the big dividends paid for our effort Our life and our child’s life will be much richer. Dear Ann Landers: When eductors advise parents to read to their children, they assume all parents can read! Unfortunately this is not true. It is estimated that ap­ proximately 25 million people in this country are functionally illiterate. These folks are genuinely interested in their children’s education because they realize how their own opportunities have been limited by their inability to read. They want something better for the next generation. Local literacy councils, adult education programs, libraries and churches in many states are Involved in literacy programs. If any of your readers know of someone who needs instruction or would like to volunteer to help teach these folks, they can call the Contact Center, 1-800-228-8813 (in Nebraska. 1-800-228-3225) for a referral to a local program. - JOYCE BERTMAN, COOR­ DINATOR, LITERACY PROGRAM. LITERACY COUNCIL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA. DEAR J: You council is very much on the ball. I received many letters informing me of the work you do. All suggested the hotline. I hope my readers who have need for this service will hop to it People who cannot read miss so much in life. Many are on welfare because they can't fill out employment forms and are ashamed to admit it. They are handicapped throughout life because they are unable to follow written directions. Please, if you know anyone like this, do them the biggest favor in the world and get them to call this number. Boxer ra. bikini Dear Ann Landen: "Been Around in Bakersfield" suggests that single women check a potential lover’s underwear to find out if the man is married. She said married men wear boxer shorts and single men wear bikinis. No wonder "Been Around" has been around. It is difficult to imagine cir­ cumstances under which you get to check a man’s underwear without becoming acquained with the contents. Sing me - AN OLD BOXER IN CHARLO TESVILLE. DEAR OLD BOXER: You premise is hard to argue with. I won’t try. Recipe for better life Dear Ann Landers: Please add the following to your file on cooking up a better life. It has a more positive approach than the cynical recipe that appeared recently - A FEMINIST WHO LIKES MEN. Recipe For A Better Life 'a cup healthy anger 1 cup self-confidence 1 tablespoon savvy Dash of determination Pinch of purpose Ounce of Optimism Let anger brew to the simmering point. Remove from heat before it comes to a boil. Combine with self-confidence. Add savvy, determination and purpose and mix energetically with optimism till well blen­ ded. Be careful nottocrush, beat or whip into a frenzy or mixture will turn sour. Top off with a generous helping of the sweetness of life. Shake yourself vigorously, then let settle. Serves anyone willing to sampel it H.M. IN QUEBEC DEAR H.M.: Thanks for a recipe that belongs in everyone’s file box. The next letter might be of interest to you but I doubt that you'll want to clip IL More recipe Dear Ann Lander: I read your recent column that contained a recipe from "The New Haven Feminist" Typically, the em­ bittered woman left out a few ingredients. I am submitting my own recipe for "Feminist Upside-Down Cake." Since you are obviously biased against men, I do not expect to see it printed. Feminist Upside­ Down Cake 1 cup crocodile tears 1 tablespoon cheap shots Mi teaspoon reverse chauvinism I well-beaten path to court to take advantage of bias toward males 4 teaspoon hypocrisy 1 alibi 1 dash from the women’s center in heavy traffic to make sure the kids don't have a chance to be with their father. Mix ingredients and stir contemptuously. Cook until the family unit has broken down and then add one last drop of pure venom. Serves nobody. NEW HAVEN MASCUL1NIST DEAR N.H.: Your recipe sounds poisonous to me. Throw it out. A slap Is a hit Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I have been married s|x months. We usually agree on most things and rarely argue. Last night we got into a heavy dicussion. It ended when he slapped my face and stormed out of the house. When he returned I told him how shocked I was that he would hit me. He said, "I didn't hit you. I slapped you. There's a big dif­ ference.” Is he right? - STILL REELING IN IND. DEAR S.R.: A hit and a slap are both forms of physical violence. Neither is ac­ ceptable behavior. Your husband needs counseling on how to deal with his anger. I hope he gets it. How to - and how much? Find out with Ann Landers' new booklet, "How, What, and When to Tell Your Child About Sex." For your copy send 50 cents along with a long, stamped, self addressed envelopes to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE The Club...Not just another checking account. r i • There is more to The Club checking account than meets the eye. The Club is different than most. The Club gives you up to $100,000 in accidental death insurance and a whole lot more. You also receive over $2,000 in discounts on travel, entertainment, dining and lodging; free credit card protection; a free registered key ring; emergency cash advance (available with your MasterCard or Visa) and financial newsletters. To find out more about The Club, stop by our convenient office today. WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC All deposits insured up fo$100,00000 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner- Thursday, March 6,1986 Hastings man accumulates hundreds of programs in 75 years of collecting average 10 yeards a carry for a whole season.** Many of the programs were from pre-1947 or before Lubieniecki was transferee! to Hastings from the Brooklyn E.W Bliss plant. As a young man growing up in what was easily then the sports capital of the country. Lubieniecki saw all the storied baseball players that dotted the rosters of the Brooklyn Dodgers. New York Giants and Yankees. Hal! of Famers like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig from the Yankee-dynasty teams. Zack Wheat and Babe Herman of Brooklyn, and Casey Stengel, then a young cen­ terfielder with the Giants. In his seven and a half decades of devouring sports, Lubieniecki estimates he's walked through the gates of all but "a half dozen" of the major league ballparks and most of the major sports arenas like the Rose Bowl, Astrodome in Houston, the New Orleans Superdome, the Los Angeles Coliseum, Yankee Stadium and Madison Square Garden. If you consider Lubieniecki stuck away most of die programs from these places, you can picture what his basement must look like. Lubieniecki says he’s seen in person practically every sporting event imaginable — from baseball and football to water polo and bullfighting. He doesn’t hestitate. by Sieve Vedder Pete Lubieniecki couldn't help but smile as he sorted through the stacks of mustysmelling programs, relics of a bygone era when the Dodgers were still resided in Brooklyn and the Giants wreaked havoc at New York’s Polo Grounds. Lubieniecki dropped one well-worn program and lifted another. "I forgot some of the things I had. The stuff just accumulated. The thing is, I never even realized 1 had all this until you came,” Lubieniecki almost apologetically tells his curious visitor on this March afternoon. The programs spanned four decades from the 1930's when Lubieniecki and his cronies would pay a nickel for the subway and 55 cents for a bleacher seat at Ebbets Field to Florida in the 1980s and the spring training camps of the New York Mels and Cincinnati Reds. As the 75-year old Lubieniecki, a self­ proclaimed sports buff, rifled through the dusty programs, long doormant memories flooded back to him. "Oh, there's Mel Hein, the best linebacker I ever saw," says Lubieniecki, thumbing through one stack of the 50-year old programs. "There’s Ace Parker, God, he used to drive the Giants crazy. He was the best bleepty bleep football player I ever saw. "There’s Beattie Feathers, he used to however, to name his favorite sport "Baseball is my first love," he says. used to play it all the time when I was younger." Growing up in the Brooklyn-New York area in the 1920s and 30s, Lubieniecki ad­ mitted loyalties between the three sports • teams weren't to be divided. "You were either a Giant lover or a Dodger lover." notes Lubieniecki. "Half of Ebbets Field would be Brooklyn fans and half would be Dodger fans. "I was a Dodger fan." When Lubieniecki moved to Hastings in 1947, Ebbets Field, the Polo Grounds and Yankee Stadium were painfully left behind. Occasionally, the Lubieniecki family would plan a summer vacation jaunt back to the New York area — a vacation which would naturally include a sidetrip to one of the ballparks. Then in the late 1950s, the Giants moved to San Francisco and the Dodgers migrated to Los Angeles and the famous trio of baseball teams were forever split up. Once in Hastings, baseball excursions were limited to two or three visits to Tiger Stadium and a yearly bus trip to Wrigley Field in Chicago. "The minute you come to Hastings you’re done," laughs Lubieniecki. "Every chance I had I’d go back to Brooklyn. There's nothing Pete Lubieniecki of Hastings has been attending sports events for 70-plus years and has gathered hundreds of programs In the process. Wayland frosh top Saxon team, 52-50 [ Sports ] Wayland’s freshmen used an 18-6 third quarter scoring advantage to slip past Hastings 52-50 last week. The Saxons led 28-16 at the half, but Wayland scored 18 of lhe 24 third quarter points to tie the game 34-34. Jeff Pugh led Hastings with 21 points and Chris Tracy added 12. TWIN VALLEY ..12-2(17-3) ..10-4(15-5) ..10-4(14-6) ...86(12-8) ..7-7(10-10) ...5-9(8-12) ..3-11 (6-14) ..1-13(4-15) SMAA Bronson............ Olivet St. Philip Bellevue Pennfield Maple Valley... Springfield . 12-0(16-4) ..9-3(15-5) .7-5(11-9) .5-7(9-11) .5-7(8-11) .3-9(8-14) 2-10(7-13) Kent Gee sedred 20 points and Scott Weller added 18 as Hastings' jayvee basketball n team knocked off Harper Creek 87-54 last '■ —Friday. The win capped an outstanding and 13-1 in the league. Gee tossed in 12 points and Weller added 10 in the first quarter when Hastings jumped to -an 25-8 load. - season for the Saxons, who were 19-1 overall The Saxons led 47-19 at the half and cruised lhe third and fourth periods. Reynolds-Brown win mixed doubles tournament There were 9 mixed doubles teams Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Elks Lodge. First place Dave Reynolds and Verna Brown­ Moose. Second place Hoot Gibson and Linda Rose-Elks. Third place Dave Soya and Elaine Jaspers-Moose. There was a mens doubles tournament on Sunday, Feb. 23. There was 18 teams. First place Dave Reynolds and Tom FrenthwayElks; Second place Dick Ogden and Ron Ogden-Moose. Third place Ed Noyce and Steve Smith-Moose. 12-2(17-3) 11-3(14-6) 10-4(13-7) 10-4(11-9) .7-7(11-9) 3-11 (5-14) 2-12(2-18) 1-13(1-19) SCORERS Brown, Hastings20-465-23.3 O'Mara, Lakewood20-376-18.8 Ringler, Delton20-367-18.4 Slple, Maple Valley20-315-15.8 Gearhart, Maple Valley... 20-292-14.6 Fox, Middleville20-290-14.5 O'Meara, Delton20-274-13.7 Shellenbarger, Lakewood 20-260-13.0 Jenkins, Hastings20-246-12.3 Steele, Middleville20-233-11.7 Moretti, Middleville20-210-10.5 nesday's game with Hastings. The Saxons were only 8-12, but had won 3 of their last 5 games and 7 of their last 11 dating back to Jan. 14. . Otsego took a 11-9 mark going into Tuesday’s game. The Wayland district winner will go on to the Lansing Eastern regional next week. JV eagers finish outstanding season with 87-54 victory O K BLUE Godwin Hamilton Byron Center... Caledonia Middleville Comstock Park. Wyoming Lee.. Kelloggsville... Saxons to play Otsego in districts on Friday? If Hastings defeated Wayland last night in a second round district basketball game, the Saxons would play Otsego in the finals on Friday at 7 p.m. in Wayland. The tourney-favorite Bulldogs knocked off Allegan Tuesday night 52-49 in overtime to earn a trip to Friday’s finals. Wayland beat Delton 73-59 on Mondaynight and took an 8-13 mark into Wed- Final Standings... Leading Scorers Coldwater Marshall Lakeview Sturgis .............. Albion Hastings............ Harper Creek .. Hillsdale like the big city. ••In Brooklyn if we had a few bucks in our pockets we^d go see a game." Even at 75. Lubieniecki’s love of sports, unlike his failing eyesight, hasn't diminished. •Sports is something to keep you young. Here 1 am in a nine-room house, my wife will have died two years ago next month, and if it wasn't for sports...well, now that I’m by myself about all 1 watch on TV is the News, MASH, and sports." It was. in fact, at a sports event — a Dodgers-Giants football game on Dec. 7,1941 — that Lubieniecki first heard about one of this country’s great disasters. "It came over the loudspeakers that al) service personnel should report to their stations without fail. The guys were sup­ posed to head for their station, no if, ands, or bu!s about it,” he says. "After the game we went to this Italian restaurant at Coogan's Bluff and that was the first time any of us heard about Pearl Harbor." Lubieniecki admits the opportunities to attend sports events have greatly diminished over the years. The opportunites maybe, but not his lifelong affection of sports. "You know what I am?” Lubieniecki finally concedes with a laugh. “I’m a sports buff.' Hastings cheerleaders win first place The Hastings eighth grade basketball cheerleaders, under the direction ol Tamml King, recently won first place in the cheerleading competition of the Pennfield tournament. This was the first time the girls have won such a title since 1971. Pictured are (bottom left to right) Jacqule Daniel, Melissa Belson, Tla DeGoa, (second row) Jenifer Schimmel, Kim Belanger, Lin James, (top two) N’cole Shay and Jill Havey. Put a new shine to your car and preserve its good looks! The 19-1 mark, which makes Hastings' jayvee teams 37-3 over 2 years, surprised coach Jack Longstreet. "No, I was real surprised with our record,” said Longstreet. "My goal was 15 wins, that would have been acceptable. We exceeded those goals. "I’m pleased with how the kids came through." Hastings line-up of spring coaches announced The positions of 9 coaches were approved by the Hastings Board of Education at its Feb. 18 meeting. The 1986 spring coaching staff will consist of: Judy Anderson, varsity softball; Jan Bowers, junior varsity softball; Gordon Cole, girls golf; Marshall Evans, assist high school track; Paul Fulmer, varsity boys track; Steve Kaiser, junior varsity baseball; Pat Murphy, girls varsity track; Bernie Oom, varsity baseball; Jeff Simpson, boys tennis. The Strickland Agency, Inc. 301S. Michigan, Hastings Cww of Midlis<mS Center WASH and BUFF WAX WASH WASH ’n ’n VAC WIPE $995 *3995 Phone 945-3215 COMPLETE Clean-Up PERSONAL ATTENTION Free perking, front ond rear We give... Volleyball team loses in district action ...to All Claims. Get Ready for Summer I! $6495 Woih. buff wgi. Interior dean and engine doan. Hastings Friends of the Library presents “BABY BOOMER” Trivial Pursuit Tournament MARCH 8, 1986 • 4 to 8 P.M. — Riverbend Clubhouse — 1435 & Hanover St. In Hastings Ph. 945-2425 Car Care Center ,945-2994] OPEN Monday through FddW. B30 am. lo MO pm. • Jewelry Repair • Watch Repair « EngravinS -10.00 PER TEAM (2 TO A TEAM) (Mt Prine Awarded: 1»t *50; 2nd "30; 3rd '20 BRINS OWN BABY BOOMER CAROS, GAME BOARD 4 WEDGES Party Following with Music & Cash Bar 122 West grate Street. Hastings. Michigan The Hastings volleyball team lost to Plainwell 3-15,0-15 last Saturday In the first round of the districts Plainwell Is the ninth rated team in Class B. Tracy Heath (below) had 2 of the Hastings points while Brenda Morgan had the other. Pictured above is Julie Pugh. Wrestling sign-up set for tonight Sign up for the re-organized Hastings Wrestling Club will be Thursday, March6 at 7 p.m. on the South Balcony of the Hastings High School Gym. Anyone currently in the fourth grade or older may join. The cost is Hi. Practice will begin the following Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and will run every Tuesday and Thursday until May 1st. If you have any questions please call Mike Goggins 945-2236 or Dennis Redman 945-2223. Freshmen spikers go 2-4 in finale Playing in the final meet of the season the Hastings Freshman volleyball team won two games and lost four against league op­ ponents at Sturgis. Hastings split games with the host Trojans 15-6,10-15 and Harper Creek 15-5, 5-15 before dropping two games to Battle Creek Lakeview 15-9, 15-5. Playing their best of­ fense of the season lhe Saxons recorded 13 kills including five by Stacy Jordan, three by Martha Webb and two by Laura Lenz. Angie Laxton served 12 points and added three assists and Nikki Smith added ten points for the evening. Hastings finished with a 7-17 mark in games against league foes and won two and lost five dual matches against non-league opponents. �The Hastings Banner- Thursday. Marche, 1986- Page9 YMCA Champs!! taU’ kW Ufc fcfcf n- .f । _ _ _ __ _ CLYDE SMITH - TREEMAN 1 Dowlir.g, Michigan Expert Tree & Stump Removal Trimming & Cabling which won the B major league: J! J? .Brlan Hamilton, Mickey Mahon, Jeff Starring (back) Tony Dunkleburger, Tony Joostbems, Andy Joostbums, Mike Boer r<r^ nmboriS 01 ,he c,,lzen s Banl< ,eam Members of Boomtoom, winners of the B minor league: (bottom row) B.Seeskl, R.French, C.Snlder (top) L.Caldwell, D.Cooper, G.Bullock A.Snider. • ’ — We do the complete job — Legal Notice ■Si 55’ High Range • Fully Insured Workman’s Compensation SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD U 41 Phone... 721-3318 or 962-7854 ■ 2* HRS. —Banfield— Notice Is hereby given that the Has­ tings City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 24,1986, In the City Council Chambers at 7:45 p.m. on the Downtown Development Author­ ity “Development Plan" and Tax Incre­ ment Financing Authority.” This notice Is given pursuant to the provisions of Act 197 of P.A. of 1975 as amended, 125.1668 Sec. 18 (1). SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk HOMES of DISTINCTION' Members of Nells Insurance, winners of the C league: (top) B.RItter, D.Martz (third row) E.Buiekma, C.Norton (second row) L.Tracy, J. Dunn (first row) M.McPhllllps, N.Carter, D.NevIns 10 Year Construction Warranty Super Energy Efficient Custom Plan Designing Complete Building Service QUALITY, CUSTOM CRAFTED HOMES by KEITH PRONG BUILDERS Call... PHONE — 545-4539 J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners of Ramindor k Bomar I (616) 945-9554 2293 Gun Loke Road, Hastings, Michigan — OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT — Turn. Mixed Rec. No. 3 Mon. 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Electric........................................................ 46%-57% Farrells Heating..........................................................41-63 Pioneer Apts.......................................................39%-64% Lyons Excavating....................................................... 39-65 Medical Core Facility............................-....... 37%-66% HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... D. Bums 187; M.E. Goggins 182; B. Flitton 161: M. Scromlln 220; T. Soya 178-471; B. Maker 177- M. Garber 218-566; B. Blakely 179; J. Richardson 207; F. Cuddahee 178; C. Cuddahee 163; L. Tilley 191; S. VanDenBurg 224; D. Larsen 197; E. Ulrich 163: B. Whitaker 192-550; T. Loftus 161. B. Stuart 157: S. Hart 209; J. Doster 172. Wed. P.M. Bowling League Art Meode. More Pharmacy.......................................................... 60-40 Lifestyles........................................................................ 53-47 Hair Core Center.........................................................53U7 MB Ms...........................................................................51-49 Alflen s Assoc..............................................................51-49 Welton’s Inc.................................................................. 49’51 Nashville Locker......................................................... 49-51 Vomey s Stables.........................................................45-54 Gillons Const...............................................................45-55 Handy's Shirts.................................. —............ 42%-57% Avenue Pub........................................................ 32%-67% HIGH GAMES... M Snycer 204; L. Elliston 196; T. Christopher 190; V. Peabody 171; P. Frederickson 175; C. Stuart 173; B. Whiticor 173; M. Mullins 195; N. Varney 175; M. Dull 155. V. Powers 170; L. Yoder 189; N. Taylor 186; J. McMillon 186; M. Swift 177; O. Gillons 170; V. Slocum 176; B. Vrogindewey 172; J. Gardner 168; M. Haywood 166; B. Lyttle 165; K. Christopher 158; D. Gow°n 157; B. Joppie 155; J.Sanlnocencio 153: M. Chottee 154; M. Lyttle 149. HIGH SERIES... M Snycer 565; L. Elliston 528. T. Christopher 521; V. Peabody 484; P. F[**»r,ck’®n 476- C Stuart 469. B. Whiticor 466; M. Mullins 464. N. Vomey 455; M. Dull 453; V. Powers 438. Thurs. A.M. Keelers Apts.................. . ................................................ 60 Llllys Alley........................................................................ .58 Mode O Day................................................................. .56% Provincial No. 1...........................................................49% Hummers........................................................................... 48 Gillons Const.................................................................. .46 Russ’s Gals............ ................................................... .45% Slow Pokes........................................................................45 Provincial No. 2...............................................................43 Bosleys............................................................................... 43 Irene's Beauty Shop....................................... -........ 41 % Sisters................................................................................. 29 GOOD GAMES... A. Eaton 152; K. Weyerman 151; C. Stuart 168; H. Bell 131; K. Forman 170:1. Tamm 160; S. Beachman 172; J. McMillon 186; D. Keller 160; C. Benner 158. HIGH SERIES AND GAMES... S. VanDenBurg 233-591; 5. VanDenBurg 190-530; J. McKeough 181-489; L. Barnum 197-524; P. Champion 179-511; C. Hawkins 166-435; M. Steinbrecher 153-427; P. Fisher 160-473; O. Gillons 186-483; A. Allen 150-434; L. Johnson 145-385. SPLITS CONVERTED... N. Hummel 5-8-10. Hastings fWfg. Co. Machine Room......................................................... 43R Chrome Room................................... 4)3 Wklna......................................................................".MOW McDonalds................................................................. 357 % Leftovers................................................................... 337% Office........................................................................... 337% HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... R. Dawe 535; F. Huey 534; R. Trudes 528: C. Haywood 201-523; B. Hesterly 509; G. Gollnezk 509; M. O’Donnell 201-503. Middle VHIa Lum Thur. Midnight Mixed The Terminators........................................................31-13 PKkup.................................................................. ..27-17 Pinheads.......................................................................27-17 High Rollers................................................................ 27-17 More Beer....................................................................26-18 Are We Hovin Fun Yet.................................... 24%-19% PWK................................................................................21-23 lost Coll........................................................................18-26 Hammer City................................................................17-27 No Names........................................................... 15%-28% Misfits............................................................................15-29 Triple Action............................................................... 15-29 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES. . B. Brace 239-237-619. M. Word 201; D. Mugridge 520. Lyle Mathew* 200-524; D. Ward 241-598. Mens Basketball A League ■ Minor League Boomtown...................... 11 Hostings Mutual............................... 9 Art Meade................................................................ 9 Pennock.....................................................................4 Chick N Fin...............................................................3 Hostings Oxygen................................................... 0 ■ Major League Citizens Elevator First Place. Nolls Ins.................................................................. 1 Carls Market..........................................................10 2 Vikings.......................................................................7 5 J-Ad Graphics..........................................................3 9 Riverbend.................................................................. 4 8 Rotary.........................................................................2 10 RESULTS... C League - Riverbend 33 vs. Rotary 22: Viking 39 vs. J-Ad Graphics 36; Corls Market 32 vs. Noils Insurance 40. Internal Revenue Service Individual Retirement Account Individual Retirement Adult Indoor Soccer Standtage 5/6 Grade League Rowdies and Cosmos. Kangaroos.................... Surfer*........................... 0 .0 Sting.............................. Account 3/4 Grade League MSU.............................. Penn Stoto................. at Hastings Savings and Loan Association Western.................... Michigan..................... Indiana........................ UCLA............................ Adult Indoor Soccer Standings Ton............................................. Gold.......................................... Green....................................... Red............................................. Block........................................ Whit,........................................ game results... whites Red 4; Black 13 vs. Tan 6. Words for the Vs Family Fun Nite - On Friday, March H. from 6:45-8:45 p.m. at the Hastings High School Gym, the YMCA and Youth Council in conjunction with the staff of Southeastern’s school, will offer a fun nite for the entire IRA or „ IRS Earn High Interest and Reduce Your Taxes SterMlnc* Rodeos finol A Leogue winner. The choice is yours! By starting or adding to your... Scoreboard family. The program is open to any family ’children must be accompanied by at least one adult). The cost is $2 per family and Continued on page 10 Annual Yield 10.65% E 10.25% Annual Percentage Rate FFECTIVE We are currently offering an 18 Month, Fixed Rate Certificate that may be opened with a minimum contribution of $1.00 and additional deposits may be made at any time throughout the year. No fee for setting up your IRA and no yearly custodial fees. IRA Accounts are separately insured to $100,000 through the Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation. tastings Savings & Qoan lg [is NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING • • • • Bowling Results | •:i_ „ „ PPI JH]S *D_OUT AND SAVE]____ — FEBRUARY 12. 1986 — Held hearing regarding dan­ gerous building* at 11845 Pine Loke Rd. Approved general fund bud­ get amendment*. Approved to negotiate con­ tract with Delton School for S.W. Barry Recreational Program. Approved to request addition­ al 2% consent agreement fee from Adelphia to be used for public access programming. Approved request for consent agreement transfer from Charter Cable to Cenlel Cable Co. Approved to hire Ralti a* re­ placement officer during the Chief* military leave. Approved promotion of offi­ cers Arney and Hurst from Re­ serve to volunteer part time. Accepted resignation of Pine Lake Fire Chief Ray Dundfield. Approved Pine lake Firemen Al Acker lor full membership to department. Appointed Pine Loke Fire De­ partment officers. Appointed E. Karosas and R. Roger* to Zoning Board of Appeal*. Ratified expenses totaling 252.50. Approved transfer of 3.481.00 from federal revenue sharing to general fund. Approved outstanding bills totaling $5,051.85. Janette Arnold. Clerk Attested by: Supervisor Reck (3-6) Members of the Rodee's A league champs In the YMCA mens league: (front row left to right) Dave Wlll'ams, Pat McKeough, Paul Peterson (back) Dave Coleman, Bob Schneider, Paul Pierson and Spencer Goodyear. Miss­ ing are Jim Williams and Ron Coppess. । £ ' 136 E. Slate St Hastings, MI 49058 802 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa, MI 48849 945-9561 374-8849 �Page 10- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, Marche, 1986 Words to the Y’s, continued YMCA-Youth Council calendar of events Mar. 1-Mar. 31 Monday Adult Womens Volleyball-Exercise: 7:30­ 9:30 pm.. Hastings Jr. High West Gym; Body Works: 6-7 p.m. Northwestern Gym; Adult Volleyball league: 7.30-9:30 p.m., High School Gym; YBA (5-6 grades, boys): 4-6 p.m., Jr. High East Gym (ends March 26); 7-8 Grade Girls Volleyball: 3:15-4:30 p.m., Jr. High West Gym (ends March 14); Ringo Swindo Square Dancers: 7-10 p.m., U.A.W. Hall. Tuesday Body Works: 9:15-10:15 a.m., Jr. High East Gym; Round Dance: 7-9 p.m. Nor­ theastern Gym; Karate • 6-10 p.m., Hastings Jr. High East Gym; YBA (7-8 grades, boys): 3:15-5:15 p.m., Jr. High East Gym (ends 3­ 27); 7-8 Grade Girls Volleyball: 3:15-4:30 p.m., Jr. High East Gym (ends 3-14). Wednesday Body Works: 6-7 p.m., Northeastern Gym; Adult Indoor Soccer: 6-10 p.m. Hastings Jr. High School East Gym (ends 3-26); 5-6 Grade Volleyball: High School Gym, 7:30-8:45 p.m*; YBA (5-8 grades, boys): 4-6 p.m., Jr. High East Gym (ends 3-26); 7-8 Grade Girls Volleyball: 3:15-4:30 p.m, Jr. High East Gym (ends 3-14). Thursday Body Works: 9:15-10:15 a.m., U.A.W. Hall (Woodland Ave.); Adult Volleyball League: 7:30-9:30 p.m., High School Gym (No meeting 3-20, 3-27); Karate: 6-10 p.m., Hastings Jr. High East Gym; YBA (7-8 grades, boys): 3:15-5:15 p.m., Ji. High East Gym (ends 3-27); 7-8 Grade Girls Volleyball: 3:15-4:30 p.m., Jr. High East Gym (ends 3­ 14). Friday Tumbling: 3-5 p.m. Northwestern Gym; 7­ 8 Grade Giria Volleyball: 3:15-4:30 p.m., Jr. High East Gym (ends 3-14). Saturday Youth Indoor Soccer; 7:30 a.m.-12 noon. Hastings Jr. High East and West Gymns. No meeting 3-22; Body Works: 9-10 a.m., Hastings Jr. High Study Hall. Special Meetings and Activities: Soccer: March 13, 7 p.m., Jr. High Music Room. Family Fun Nite: March 14, Southeastern School Hosts: 6:45-6:30 p.m. crafts cost 25 cents. Activities will include volleyball, basketball, rollerskating (bring your own skates) and old time movies. For more information, contact the YMCA at 945­ 4574. YMCA Indoor Soccer: Anyone still in­ (crested in participating in the YMCA Saturday Morning _ Indoor Soccer Program ~ may still do so by coming to the Jr. High West Gym this Saturday, March 8. 5-6 Grades will meet from 8:30-9:30 ; 3-4 graders from 9:45-10:45; and 2nd Gradero from 11-12. There is no cost for this activity, and preregistration is not required. Outdoor Soccer -The YMCA-Youth Council are now taking registrations for the spring and fall outdoor soccer program. The spring season starts on May 3 and ends on June 7 (No meeting on May 24). The fall program will start on Sept. 20 and end on Oct. 18. The program is open to any boy or girl who will be in the following grades in the fall of 1986: Kindergarten thru 8th grade. Those who are presently in the sth grade may play in the spring then in the fall participate in the high school varsity program. This year there will be a special league for girls only in the 5-6 grade and in the 7-8 grade league. Gam*s will be played on Saturday mornings at Tyden Park and at Northeastern School. The cost of the program is 315 and includes participation for both seasons, a team shirt, a patch (for the fall) and a certificate for the spring. Scholarships are available upon request. To participate all players are required to return the registration form that your child brought home from school. Ad­ ditional forms can be obtained from the YMCA or your schools principals office. Registrations must be returned to the YMCA office no later than March 22. Those registering after the deadline will be put on a waiting list until space is available and will have to supply their own T-shirt. Send Lakewood High to entertain Bible Hour The entire radio staff of the Children’s Bible Hour from Grand Rapids will be performing at the Lakewood High School at 3 p m. Sunday March9, in Lake Odessa. It was printed in the Reminder that the group would perform at8 p.m. instead of the correct time, 3 p.m. MUNCHKIN Happy 21st Love }ou lots! VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK , Your ... SNUGGLE BUNNY registrations to 520 E. Francis. Hastings. For more information contact the YMCA at 945. 4574. Bodyworks: Mini Sesson - Beginning the week of March 17 and continuing for three weeks until April 10, the YMCA will be starting a mini session for the newest aerobic program to hit Hastings. Bodyworks is a coed fitness program developed by the Grand Rapids YMCA and is designed to achieve total fitness. The program consists ofa balance between cardiovascular, fitness, muscular strength, and endurance, and muscle flexability. Bodyworks classes are a follow the leader type of format to be followed at your own pace. Classes will be held Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Northeastern gym from 6-7 p.m., and on Tuesday from 9:15-10:15 a.m. at lhe Jr. High East Gym, and Thursdays at the UAW Hall on Woodland Ave. from 9:15-10:15 a.m. The cost for the three week program is 312. There will also be a Saturday Class from 9-10 a.m. on March 29, at the Jr. High Study Hall. To register, send your name with the check to the YMCA office, 520 E. Francis, Hastings. Be sure to indicate what class you may frequent most. If you have any questions or need additional information, call Debbie at 367-4857 or the YMCA at 945-4574. High School Spring Outdoor Soccer • Any boy who is in the 9-12 grade and would like to participate in the YMCA-Youth Council's Spring Outdoor Soccer Prgram should pick up a registration form at the YMCA Office. The cost for the spring program is 315 and participation includes a team shirt Teams will practice and play games during the spring. The program begins In May and will end in early June. Registrations must be returned to the YMCA no later than March Barry County Board of Commissionors None. All present stood ond pledged allegiance to the flog at the beginning of the meeting. Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamton. that the minutes of the January 28. 1986 meeting be approved at corrected Motion carried. Cor rection to read thot Commissioner Williamson voted against the motion that townships should continue to report to the County Planning ond Zoning Board, but shall waive the thirty (30) day Moved by London, tupporl by Hoore to approve the agenda at amended. Motion carried. Public comment wot called for with no response. Various corretpondence wot read by Chair­ person Coleman. Report! were requeued from variout commit­ tee chairpartone. The 1985 Annual Report of the Register of Deeds was presented. Moved by Dean, suppoi’ by Hoare 1985 ANNUAL REPORT To »h« Borry County Board of Commission*™: During th* y*ar of 1985 th* R*gist*r of Deeds Office accepted 6395 instruments for recording. This amounts to 9527 pages which or* on direct microfilm. The documents hove been cro** indexed a film copy mode for offic* us* ond a security roll stored ot th* Notional Bank of Hastings. This is a document increase of 4.6% above 1984. This office received, indexed, and filed 1564 financing statements. (Personal liens), on increase of 9.2% above 1984. INCOME FUNDR 609.01 Recording Fees. 609.02 Searches............. 609.03 Certified Copies. 610 Record Copying........... 644 Sole of Office Supplies 646 692.06 Mite. . $45,451.50 .. .719.00 42 867.90 ... 13.038 53 $102,587 33 (A25% increase over 1984) TOTAL DEPOSITED WITH COUNTY TREASURER IN 1985 $102.587 33 TOTAL LINE EXPENSES OF OFFICE 66 505.60 (1986 budget $58,817.00 (It a 11.5% Decrease) BALANCE OF TOTAL FEES ABOVE EXPENSES IN 1985 $ 36.061.73 I extend on invitation to eoch of you to visit the department and if I can be of service to you please feel free to col' upon me ot any time. I continue to look forward to cooperating with Commissioners ond deportment heads in the year Thank you. SandySvnondelrnoyer Borry County Regnier of Deed* Moved by Deon. support by London to appoint Ron Wilson as acting Animal Control Officer, and that ten per cent (10%) of the salary of the pre v>ou* Ammol Control Officer be odded to Wilson s salary while he is acting Animal Control officer. Motion carried. Moved b/ McKelvey. support by tendon to ap­ prove ’h» Miscellaneous claims. in lhe omount of 323.068.28. Motion corried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson to approve the Commissioners payroll in the amount of 35.141.46. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon that the Annual Report of the Barry County Treasurer be received an j that the first page be made a matter of record. fetation carried. ■EYEXUE IN BARRY COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE BHICESEIVMB 1913 1M4 Tax Cunification $.613.00 $1,900.00 Ta> Histories 1.712.50 1.290.00 Irheritonce Tax col fees 377 53 1.386.14 Tax Search fees General Fund Interest 207.424.53 221.671.50 Contribution from DTF 281.621.38 0 Miscellaneous Total 492.811.94 226.247.64 IMS $1,879.50 731.25 795.91 792.53 211.705.82 280.000.00 10.53 495,123.01 tuu uctttu.nncMucniFMcaEiJu.nii Properly Taxes $2,415,767.33 2.417.962.41 2.515.249.46 Trailer Fees 1 950 00 2.248.50 1.445.00 Dog Licenses 35 025.00 32.120.00 36.128.50 Kennel Licenses 1 065.00 .. 110.00 1 245.00 2,683.85 Collected unpaid F’er. Tox 41.50 Sale ol Mops 4.50 Total 2.454.028.53 2.553.621.31 2.454.525.46 Juanita Yorger Barry County Treasurer Commissioner McKelvey pretented the following resolution and moved in adoption, teconded by Commissioner Hoare; RESOLUTION WHEREAS the Barry County Board of Commit dinaioc and WHEREAS, on appropriate job description hot management computer management, admini­ stration. purchasing building and groundt ond re­ lated duties and WHEREAS, this Board of Committionert believe* County. NOW THEREFORE. K it resolved that the petition of County Coordinator it ettoblithed. AYES Commissioners London; McKelvey William­ ton Coleman. Dean, and Hoare. NAYES Commissioners Kiel. County Boo rd o> Commissioner* at o meeting hold NORVAL THALEP BARRY COUNTY CLERK BY Nor vol E Thaler Roll coll wot token. Six (6) yeat: London: McKelvey. Williamson; Coleman; Dean; and. Hoore. by Shelly Suiter probably the most controversial election in Freeport 's history will take place Monday, as candidates continue to feud over public rights and council procedures. A group of residents are facing off with the village officials in a battle for control of the village after the two groups have clashed on numerous occasions. Leader of the Democratic group of write-in challengers and clerk candidate Karren Webb claims the current council, made up of President Charles Blough, Clerk Iris Yoder. Trustees Gerry Allen, Richard Kunde, Wesley Lewis, and Ben Christie, have ap­ parently violated Michigan's Open Meetings Act by banning cameras and tape recorders from its public meetings. “The council previously voted to not have tape recorders at the meetings," said clerk Iris Yoder. "Karren >Webb) wants to con­ tinually pick apart council conversations and we’ll do it (ban recorders) until the Supreme Court says otherwise." Webb said she recorded the meetings because the minutes from the meetings were hard to understand. They claimed I was taking excerpts from the meetings and playing them out of con­ text," said Webb. "I've noted some serious omissions from the official records of council proceedings," she added. At a council meeting held Monday, councilman Ben Christie apparently forced a television camera from the council cham­ bers, because of the council policy. (WZZMTV, Channel 13, did not return telephone calls from the Banner regarding the Monday incident.) However, Webb said she demanded to see the council's resolution concerning the banning of tape recorders and cameras from Michigan property taxes are among the nation’s highest property taxes, with a 10 percent increase Washington (AP) -Michigan residents paid from 1974 to 1984. Nationally, the amount of some of the highest property taxes in the property taxes paid per 31,000 In personal nation in fiscal 1984, putting in an average income dropped 22 percent during the same 152 for each 11,000 they earned, a private period. research group reported Thursday. The yield of property taxes In relation to In per capita payments, Michigan residents paid 3601 each in property taxes personal income in Michigan was the sixthduring fiscal 1984, up 128 percent from 10 highest in the nation and well above the years earlier. Nationally, property taxes national average of 135 per 31,000 of income, averaged 3408 per person, up 81 percent from the Tax Foundation said. Residents of Wyoming paid the biggest 10 years earlier. In per capita payments, Wyoming again percentage of their income in property taxes, chipping in 392 for each 31,000 earned. ranked first, with property taxes averaging Michigan was one of just seven states to 31,100 per resident show a sharp increase over the previous 10 Michigan Gov. James Blanchard has years in the share of persona! income paid as -Vealled the property tax Michigan's most burdensome levy, and this year has renewed his call to channel more money into the state's property tax rebate program. Legal Notice FEBRUARY 12. 1986* FIRST DAY - FORENOON The regular meeting ol the Borry County Board of Commission«-s wo* colled to order on Wednes­ day. February 12. i986. at 1:30 p.m. by Chair­ person Colemon. Roll call wot token. Seven (7) member* were present: McKelvey: Williamson; Coleman; Dean: Hoare: Kiel; London. Absent: Controversy develops in Freeport election; 2 write-in slates offered One noy: Kiel. Moved by McKelvey, support by Deon thot th* matter of rental ol property at th* Medical Cor* Facility be referred to the Property Committee with power Io oct. Mallon carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Dean lo approve the two-year step-raise of Patricia Lynn, al the Youih Service Bureau, effective January IB. I9B6, Profes­ sional 04. two year level. $9.30 per hour, $19,333 annually. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Williamson to approve lhe two year slep-raise of Bonnie Neil at Probate Court. TOPS 08 classification, two year level. $8.05 per hour. $16,726 annually, effective February 18. 1986. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by McKelvey, lo allow the Sheriff to fill th* two budgeted voccncies thot hove occurred in hts department. Motion carried. Moved by Mel. support by London to allow on increase in the salary ol Pamela Weyerman. in the Planning and Zoning Department, equal lo 10% of the previous director's salary, effective February 10. 1986. until a new director is hired. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Hoore lo allow lhe Drain Commissioner lo purchase and install a suit­ able bulletin board outside her office. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Hoare that lhe Properly Committee be given power to ocl in re­ ceiving bids for painting of Veteran s Trust office. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon that the Property Committee be given power to oct in re­ viewing bids ond ordering two vehicles lor the Sheriffs Department. Motion carried. Moved by Hoare. support by Williamson that Richard N. Loughrin and John Rank be appointed to one year terms as oilernote members of lhe Substance Abuse Board. Motion carried. Commissioner Kiel reported on his committee's meeting regarding the proposed contracts with cer­ tain coble vision companies. His commiilee hot recommended no action ol this lime. Kenneth Godtier, representing Caledonia Cablevition. spoke lo the Board. Several satellite dish distributors were present ond entered into the discunion. No action was taken by the Board at this time. Moved by Kiel, support by Landon lo file all correspondence and reports. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Kiel to adjourn to February 25. 1986. or the coll ol the Choir Motion A __ ____ . - COMMISSION ER'S PAYROLL tECSlLi COHBITTU COMMITTEE 3JUAIT --«MK expou CAROLYN COLEMAN 3201 483.33 120.00 RAEM. HOARE 3203 483.33 >50.00 TED McKELVEY 3204 483 33 120 00 P RICHARD DEAN 3205 483 33 240.00 46 00 CATHERINE WILLIAMSON 3206 483 33 240.00 PAUL KIEL 3213 483.33 150 00 RICHARD LANDON 3214 483 33 300 00 TOTALS" 3 383 31 „ Carolyn G Coleman. Chairperson” Norval E. Thaler Clerk mu Local student is ‘Student of Month’ at college Kim Bessler, a 1979 Hastings High School graduate was named Student of the Month at Argubright Business College in Battle Creek. Bessler is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Wallace of Battle Creek. She is a 1983 graduate, Magna Cum Lande, of Kellogg Community College where she was a member of the Tech Club and recieved an academic scholarship. Bessler is currently enrolled in the word processing curriculm March of this and expects to graduate in........................ year. Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-19421-SE Estale of MABEL D. ERWIN. Deceased Social Security Number 384-26 5029 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On April 3. bote courtroom. Hosting*. Michi­ gan, before Hon. RICHARD N 10UGHRIN Judge of Probate, a h*oring will be held on lhe petition of Wesley L. Erwin re­ questing that Wesley L. Erwin he appointed Personal Repre..ntoiive of Mabel D. Erwin Estate who lived ot 7250 Bivens Road. Nashville. Michigan ond died September 3. 1985. and —questing also that the will of h< Deceated dated February 16 | 985 be admitted to probate. _i that th* heirs ,ow °* *°'d Creditor* ore notified that rooies of all claim* against the OaTecied must be presented. Lrsonolly or by mail to both L Personal Representative and " the Court on or before June • t 1986 Nolic* is further given Iho •*'0,e W'11 ,h0" b® Signed lo en^ed person. Februory28 iwo JStEYL ERWIN ■Lrtonal ReP,**en’°"*e J^ruceWG-.. LdressofPe'W'’01 >Zpre»en’ot:ve 22,!"irM.ch.gon 4*073 S^.Ge.(^> «F.*hef »’N the meetings, but said she was told by Yoder that they didn't write it down. ‘There is no resolution recorded." Webb said. President Charles Blough said, however, that the vote is recorded in the minutes. Webb said, ‘*rm running for clerk to present a more complete account to the public of business conducted by the council." Webb is a former council trustee, having served for two years in 1974-76 and has lived in the village for 17 years. Other Democratic write-in candidates include Dorothy Kelley for treasurer; John Eggleston, Sr. for assessor and trustee candidates Gilbert Townsend, Steve Baldry and Ines Tagg. Larry Mix was a candidate for village president, but he has since with­ drawn from the race. Write-in candidates on the opposing ticket are Wesley Lewis for president, incumbent cleric Iris Yoder for clerk; newcomers Imogene Owen for treasurer and Alden Grinnell for trustee; and incumbents Richard Kunde and Gerry Allen for trustee; and Charles Blough for assessor. Webb said her group tried to file peititions for office as official candidates before the Dec. 17 deadline. She claims that notice of open offices was not published until Dec. 5 giving candidates little time to gather signatures for the nominating petitions and turn them in. She added that the 4 p.m. deadline time was omitted from the published notice and when she and three others attempted to turn in the petitions Dec. 16, the clerk was not home or in the village hall. President Charlie Blough took them at 4 :40 p.m. at his Freeport Supply store Dec. 17, but said they were turned In too late, Webb said. “That whole routine is why I'm running for office That kind of stuff shouldn't go on," Webb said. Webb also claims the council has been known to lock the doors to the council chambers, which Blough contends has never happened, and that permission to speak at council meetings must be granted prior to the meeting date. Blough noted these wishing to speak at the meetings must first be placed on the agenda and anyone else is not heard, usually, “or else we would be there all night,” Blough said. , Webb also claims that at times when people went to vote in the village, they were told their names were not listed as being registered. "One couple went with their pink slip in hand that they got from the secretary of state s office and they were still told they could not vote because their names were not listed," said Webb. When asked about such incidences, Blough denied any such actioa “No, you know better than that," Blough said. "Of course that doesn’t happen.” In addition, village resident Kay Faunce confirmed a report that she and her husband received an absentee ballot with the slate of candidates headed by Wesley Lewis attached to the envelope. Barry County Democratic party Chairman Bob Edwards claims such action is a violation of the state election law. Clerk Yoder denies that any absentee ballots have been delivered or sent to anyone. “You have to apply for absentee ballots and no one did," she said. In view of the alleged actions of the council, Webb contacted the Barry County Prosecutor’s office and Edwards. "I find it unbelievable that this kind of action would happen in this day and time," Edwards said. “There is absolutely no ex­ cuse for this kind of behavior from elected officials." He added the party will be watching this election very closely to be sure the voter* rights are not violated. Webb compares the Freeport situation to that of the recent Philippine uprising. "We had to send politicians to the Philipines to make sure they ran a good, honest election and lock what is happening in the grass roots of America/' she said. The polls will be open at the Village Hall In Freeport for voting on Monday, Mar. 10, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Do-it-yourself medical Test kits gaining usage By Lawrence Kilman, Associated Press Writer New York (AP) • Today’s medicine cabinet holds more than aspirin, Band-Aids and a thermometer. It is increasingly likely to contain a variety of do-it-yourself medical test kits for conditions from pregnancy to cancer. While business and medical experts agree the future of the home medical test markets is bright, with the number and types of such tests expanding, the growth of the industry has also caused some concern. If the Food and Drug Administration does not carefully monitor the new tests, “we are likely to see a plethora of test that will be a waste of money, provide no health benefit and possibly endanger the user,” said the Health Research Group, an arm of the consumer group Public Citizen. Nevertheless, the group believes effective home test could reduce unnecessary visits to doctors, save consumers money and improve overall health. A tour of drugstores shelves will find many non-prescription test that enable consumers to monitor conditions without seeing a doctor. There are tests, available for 37 to 311, that will tell a woman if she is pregnant Other test available for a few dollars, can find hidden blood in the stool, an early symptom of colon and rectal cancer and other problems Diabetics can monitor the level of sugar in their blood with simple test strips, much like litmus paper. Other tests are available for urinary tract infections. Soon, an at-home test may be available to discover tooth cavities before they get big enough to require a dentist’s drill. The test, developed by the Tel Aviv University School of Dental Medicine, might someday be used to predict where cavities are likely to form. The fledgling self-care industry has become a big business that is destined to get bigger. Warner Lambert, an industry leader that was the first to market a heme pregnancy test kit, says the overall in-home diagnostic kit market, currently a 3200 million annua) business, will reach 31 billion by the 1990s. Most of the new tests are quick, accurate and easy to read. It wasn't always that way, and there is still concern about how the tests should be used. For decades, similar tests are routinely conducted in doctors* offices and medical laboratories. They were made available for home use only in 1977, when the FDA ap­ proved the first over-the-counter test kits. Today, 67 test kits have FDA approval, most for pregnancy, blood sugar and hidden blood in feces. Many of the early tests were cumbersome and relatively difficult to use. That has Your wedding plans should start at... J-AD GRAPHICS Everything you need in wedding supplies... from invitations to candles PUBLISHERS OF THE REMINDER AND HASTINGS BANNER 1952 N. Broadway. Hostings • Ph. 945-9554 changed. Pregnancy kits, for example, can now be used within a few days of a missed menstrual period. Typically, a woman puts a few drops of urine in solution, waits a specified time and reads the results. With some test, a simple color change indicates whether she is pregnant or not, and some tests respond as quickly as 10 minutes later. The older pregnancy tests required more time, and motion or sunlight could cause false readings. Added convenience and precision are not the only reason for the boom in home test kits. Another factor is the American public's concern about physical well-being. In a recent Gallup survey of doctors, 89 percent believed that patients were better informed on medical conditions than they were a decade ago, and 76 percent believed that an increasing number were trying to diagnose and treat their own ills. But some experts are cautious about home tests. The American Cancer Society has reservations about the kits that test for blood in the stool. While it recommends a yearly test for people over 50, it also recommends' two other tests for bowel cancer that must be performed by physician. “The point is. those three are the best way far detecting colorectal cancer," said Joann Schellenbach, a spokeswoman for the society. "If a person is going to rely on just that test at home, they’ll miss the other two." The home test would also be invalid if the person failed to follow directions, and “a negative finding might give them a false sense of confidence about the health of their bowels,"Ms. Schellenbach said. "We don't really recommend using the tests as a substitute for having the test given by their physician in conjunction with the other tests," she said. “The only exception would be those people who simply won’t go to lhe doctor for any reason. Il’s better than nothing." Some physicians have also questioned the home health tests, and the issue has been debated in medical journals But moat doctors endorse the tests as monitoring tools to be used in conjunction with period office checkups. In a letter to lhe FDA, the American Medical Association said, "The increasing availability of home-use... testing devices can, if properly implemented, be a positive step toward continued improvement in lhe health of the American people." But the AMA was also concerned about lhe performance of the tests and instructions to users. •Such labeling should clearly recognize the physician as lhe individual responsible for provision of proper, necessary medical care," lhe letter said. �The Hastings Banner- Thursday. Marche, 1986- Page11 Legal Notice COMMON COUNCIL — February 24.1986 — Common Council mel in reg­ ular session in the City Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. February 24. 1986 o’ 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook pre­ siding. Present at roll call were: Campbell. Cusack. Gray. Hemerling Jasperse. Miller. Spockman and Walton. Moved by Spockmon. supported by Cusock. that the minutes of ’he February 10. meeting be approved os read ond signed by the Mayor ond City Clerk. Yeas. All Absent: None. Carried. Invoices road: Hostings Ambulance .$8,531.71 International Salt Co. 3.106.80) 4,625.90 1.519.10) Marblehead lime . 1.707.43 Williams ond Works (Pork Grom)............... 1925 26 Moved by Cusack, supported by Spackman that the above in­ voices be approved os rood. Yeos: Walton. Spackman, Miller. Jasporse. Homerling. Gray. Cusack. Campbell Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasporse. supported by Spockmon thot the consent judgment from the Michigan Tax Tribunal to John and Diane Ainslie in the amount ol $18.74 be approved. Yoos: Campbell. Cusack. Gray. Homerling, Jasporse. Miller. Spackman and Walton Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasporse. supported by Spackman that lhe consent judgment from lhe Michigan Tax Tribunal to Merlin T. Suther­ land be approved in the amount of $154.60. Yeas: Walton. Spackman. Miller. Jasporse. Homerling, Gray. Cusock. Campbell. Absent: None. Corried. — NOTICE — Prairieville Township Residents A PUBLIC HEARING concerning the proposed use of federal revenue sharing funds in the amount of $12,761.00 will be held during the regular meeting of the Prairieville Township Board of Trustees on Thursday, March 13, 1986 at the Township Holl. 10115 South Norris Rood, ot 7:30 p.m. Residents attending this public hearing shall hove the right to provide written ond oral com­ ments and suggestions respecting possible use of entitlement funds. In addition to other regular business, a pre­ liminary budget covering proposed expenditures and estimated revenues will be considered in preparation for the annual meeting. JANETTE ARNOLD, Clerk Prairieville Township SERVICE DIRECTORY LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dry Cleaning for over 30 years" 3211 Mictaga, Rnti<s te.lMHS OPEH: 7-538 BwL-frtlit 1-131 CAR & TRUCK REPAIR ndrus-^ 1435 S. H»nov»f St.. Hastings, Mich. 40056 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Neers: Monday 8 to 8. Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA n GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS ctiEMi Mna rnn ran . Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parte. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALERI HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Farrell’* 1UT1KICOOOMS 802 Eost Grand Strst t Hmtmgs Ph. 945-40X Serving Barry County An* tor 10 Yean BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models Moved by Gray supported by Walton, that The letter from Re­ cycling in Borry County be re­ ceived ond placed on file. Yeas All Absent None. Carried. Moved by Josperse. supported by Miller thol o public hearing bo sol for March 24, 1986 ot 7:45 p.m. on the Downtown Develop­ ment Authority Plan and Tax Increment Financing plan. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasporse, supported by Groy thot the resolution passed by the DDA. approving ond recommending the develop­ ment pion and tox in-.rement financing plan bo received ond placed on file. Yoos: All Absent: None. Carried. Public Hearing held on the creation ol on Industrial Develop ment District lor Hastings Rein­ forced Plastics. Owner Ken Kensington ex­ plained the equipment they were going lo purchase and that it would increase employ­ ment 7-10 people in lhe first year. Moved by Josperse. supported by Spockmon thot the resolu­ tion establishing on Industrial Development District for Has­ tings Reinforced Plastics be approved. Yeos: Walton. Spockmon. Miller. Jasperse. Hemerling, Groy, Cusock. Campbell. Absent: None. Corried. Councilman Josperse ex­ plained to council that the Planning Commission was having a public hearing on March 3. on the retoning of W. Stole St. ond invited them to attend. Moved by Walton, supported by Jasperse thot the Municipal Parking Authority plan from the City Attorney be referred to Pub­ lic Safety ond Parking Com­ mittee. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Groy. supported by Spockmon thot the resolution on Tort liability be adopted ond copies sent lo Senator Welborn and Representative Bender. Yeas: Campbell. Cusack. Groy, Hemerling. Josperse. Miller. Spackman ond Walton. Absent: None Carried. Moved by Groy. supported by Campbell that the Model Air­ plane Club of Hastings be denied use of any City owned property os recommended by lhe Property Committee as the only liability coverage would be what the club corries as the City insurance carrier did not want to cover II. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Groy. supported by Jasperse that the matter of the McCann Bridge be referred to the Perks Committee. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Councilperspn Gray stated that Joan Woger with Job Ser­ vice Is now lull timo with the Hastings Branch. When the office was moved to the City Holl she wos transferred to another branch. Moved by Campbell, sup­ ported by Spackman that the City upgrade the balance ol their street lighting on the North end ol town. Sold lights lo be approximately 65 at a cost of $9.00 per light. 2500 incan­ descent lights will be replaced with 8500 high sodium. Yeos: Walton. Spockmon. Miller. Josperse. Hemerling. Groy. Cusock. ond Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by Wollon that the police report lor January be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Wolton. supported by Spockmon thot the Mayor ond City Clerk be oulhoriied to sign the Warranty Deed on 16 ocres in Yankee Springs Twp. sold to the DNR. Yeos: All Absent: None. Corried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Wollon that the meeting ad­ journ al 8:20 p.m. Rood ond approved: William R. Cook. Mayor Shoror Vickery. City Clerk (34) T-K Board wants ‘foreign Trip’ Policy set up In the wake of an increase in airplane hijackings and terrorist attacks abroad, the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education Monday directed Superintendent Gerald Page to have the school’s attorney develop a policy concerning trips by students to foreign countries. Page said lhe board expressed concern for the school's liability and students’ safety on trips to foreign countries. However, he said, the matter was tabled Monday to allow time to secure more information about such a policy. KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS Information about the Hastings Area School Systems by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent "Two things in life are certain - death and taxes , but at least death isn't an annual event!” Such a statement linking death and taxes together summarizes the negative way that most people feel about taxes. Now that it's March, it is that time of year again for the annual Spring event of paying state and federal income taxes and redeving assessment notices for property taxes. Undoubtedly, those things work together for many people to make this one of their least favorite times of the year. However, Michigan's income tax system has a feature that can help to ease the tax­ paying burden for many people and make this time of the year not quite so bad. The feature is called the "Homestead Property Tax Credit" or. more commonly is known as the "circuit breaker” tax provision. Since the circuit breaker provision helps so many people, it .is appropriate to educate taxpayers about it The provision was given the name circuit breaker because it func­ tions just like an electrical circuit breaker that is activated when it is overloaded. Just as the electrical circuit breaker trips to cut off the electrical overload, the tax circuit breaker trips to provide tax relief when property taxes equal more than 3.5 percent of a family’s total hosehold income. The circuit breaker provision guards against citizens paying more than their appropriate share of taxes by reimbursing all eligible property taxpayers for 60 percent of the amount by which the property taxes paid on their homes exceed the 3.5 percent of their household income. Likewise, a credit also is provided for renters who are able to A State commission has asked Michigan citizens for suggestions on how Michigan courts can be improved. The Citizens' Commission to Improve Michigan Courts is asking organizations and individuals concerned with court operations to participate in the process by presenting their comments to the Commission. The 27-member Commission was ap­ pointed by the Michigan Supreme Court in January to recommend how courts can improve their services to people who use them. Wen-Chao Chen of Kalamazoo is Chairperson and State Supreme Court Justice Patricia J. Boyle is Supervising Justice. “In announcing appointment of the Commission, Justice Boyle said the goal of the Comm ssion is to develop a series of recommendations that will improve citizen confidence in the legal system by helping Michigan's 241 trial courts and the state's appellate courts provide justice in the fairest and most effective manner,” Chen said. Chen said the Commission hopes to make its final report and recommendatons by Oct 1 in the areas of criminal law, civil law and the court as an institution. "The Commission welcomes the views of individuals on how courts can be responsive • NOTICE • The regular meeting of the Prairie­ ville Township Board has been re­ scheduled for THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. JAN ARNOLD Prairieville Township Clerk to the needs of the citizens of our state," he said. Persons wishing to assist the blue-ribbon Commission should send their views to Citizens' Commissoin to Improve Michigan Courts, P.O. Box 30052A, Lansing, MI 48909. Chen said lhe Commission has formed three committees and elected chairpersons for each committee. Earl Holton of Grand Rapids, President of Meijer, Inc, chairs the Committee on lhe Role and Responsibility of the Courts to the Community at Large; Paul Hubbard, Senior Vice President of New Detroit, Inc., chairs the Committee to Improve the Efficiency and Responsiveness of the Courts in Criminal and Delinquency Matters; and Elizabeth Clark of Kalamazoo, Manager of Public Policy Planning for The Upjohn Co., chairs the Committee to Improve the Ef­ ficiency and Responsiveness in Civil and Family Matters. CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS Any type property anywhere •n Michigan 24 Hours Cait Free i 800 292-1550 First National Acceptance Co Hastings Township BOARD of REVIEW Will meet Monday and Tuesday, March 10 and 11, 1986 from 9:00 a.m. 'til noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Place Charlton Park Museum. To equalize tax roll. RATIO INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Since 1908 treat 17 percent of the rental rates for their residences as equivalent to property taxes. Another feature of the circuit breaker provision is that the senior citizens who are aged 65 or older, paraplegics, and quadraplegicsare eligible torecieve a credit for property tax relief which could result in tax rebates even greater than those available to other taxpayers. Such a property tax credit also is available whether or not the senior citizen, paraplegic, or quadraplegic pays any income tax. Many taxpayers will claim their circuit breakers credit when they file their state income tax forms, but senior citizens and others who do not pay the state income tax may claim a direct rebate. Free forms and assistance in computing a circuit breaker credit are available from the Michigan Department of Treasury, Treasury Building, Lansing, MI 48922, or citizens may call a tollfree taxpayer hotline for assistance - 1-800292-MICH. Since school systems in Michigan rely on tax dollars to operate, it may seem a little strange to be promoting something that provides tax credits. The fact is that the boards of education and school personnel don’t want the citizens of their communities To assume a greater tax responsibility than is necessary, and so most try hard to inform their school district’s residents about the circuit breaker provision and encourage them to take advantage of it. Therfore, Hastings are taxpayers who haven't used the circuit breaker in the past should determine if they qualify for it and take the necessary action to receive an appropriate tax credit. Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle CrtternarT/laeocF _ _ - _ JIM, JOHN, DAVE. Qi 945-3412 MILLER REAL ESTATE Ken Miller. C.R.B.. C.R.S. Hostings (616} 945-5182 Irving Township BOARD OF REVIEW The Irving Township Board of Review will meet at the Freeport Council Room on Monday, Mar. 10, 0 a.m. to noon ond 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesday, Mar. 11, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to review and equalize the assessment roll for 1986. The factors for 1986 are: REAL ESTATE REALTOR j when the policy concerning trips is developed, the board will have to be cautious about using lhe word “foreign” in reference to visits to other countries, he said. In other business, the board adopted a resolution setting June 9 as the date for the annual school election. Page said “it looks like we'll be asking voters to renew the I-mil! for roof repairs.” He said the one-mill was previously approved for a year to repair the Agricultural................................ 96974 Commercial............................ 1.00281 Industrial................................... 1.0000 Residential...............................1.01440 Personal..................................... 1.0000 LESLIE M. RABER, Supervisor FACTOR AG. 51.39 COM. 49.79 1.00422 IND. 63.30 0.78989 RES. 48.06 1.04037 DEV. 50.00 1.00000 0.97466 RICHARD THOMAS, Supervisor Hastings Township - NOTICE - Hastings Mutual Insur­ ance Company Hastings, Michigan: To Members of Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, Mich­ igan, on Wednesday, ginning ot 9:00 o.m. April 9, 1986 be DUANE L. O'CONNOR, Secretary high school roof which has been done. If the mill is renewed, the funds would be used to repair the roof at McFall Elementary School. Also, 4.5 mills for general operating expenses has expired. Two board terms also must be filled at the upcoming election. The terms of Gary Thaler and Don Williamson are expiring. Can­ didates have until April 7 to file nominating petitions for the seats. Lake Odessa News Cecile Perin spent the weekend in Wyoming with her son and family the Larry Perins to help her grandson Steve celebrate his 19th birthday. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cash of Wyoming and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cash and family of Grand Rapids. A family gathering took place Sunday evening at the home of Arnold and Linda Erb and with others present. Dorothy. Nancy. Gordon and Wanda Erb and son Tyler; Jerad, Gerald and Fem Tischer; Anita Mitchell and sons Nicholas and Nathan and Doug Hendrick of Saranac, celebrated the birthdays of Anita and Doug. Refreshments including a birthday cake was enjoyed by everyone. Kevin Erb who was working in Colorado is now in California on projects. The Lake Odessa Chapter of the Eastern Star lodge will hold their regular meeting at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. March 11. Kent and Jodi Blair of rural Clarksville, announce the birth of a son Kyle Blake born Feb. 1 at the Metropolitan Hospital and Grand Rapids. He weighed eight pounds four ounces and joins sister Angela and brother Scott at home. Grandparents are Jim and Carol Smith and Pete and Betty Blair of Lake Odessa and Clair and Maxine Stahl of Clarksville. Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Floyd Baxter, 93, who died Sunday February 23 at a nursing home at Bellaire, following a long illness. He had been a resident on Second Avenue in Lake Odesr-a for 50 years or more and for several months had been at the home ot Robert and Joanne Allerding at Torch Lake. He was hospitalized before transferred to the nursing home. His wife Beulah died in 1977 and he lived alone at his home here since her death. Laurel Garlinger, George and Florence Felterman, Clay ton and Letah Boyce were at Portland Sunday afternoon and attended a meeting of the Ionia County Association of the officers, worthy patrons and worthy matrons of the Eastern Star. The meeting was at the Masonic Temple and the purpose was to discuss and plan the projects for the new year Heine Peacock with Mr. and Mrs. Keith Haller, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Blochowiak. local, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Carey Jr. of Portland and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock of Westphalia were at Grand Ledge Sunday. The attended the open house for Mr. and Mrs. Merl Wickerham at the Methodist Church. The couple renewed their wedding vows and a program and refreshments were enjoyed. The honored couple were cousins of the late Leander Peacock The Ionia County Unit of Retired School Personnel met at the Belding VFW Hall Feb. 20 for a noon luncheon. The speaker, Norbert Schrauben of Belding, gave his audience of 46 people a fine overview of the Elderhostel program. Mr. Schrauben had been married in December to a former Lake Odessa resident, Mrs. Geraldine Karas of Green­ ville. The next MARSP meeting will be at the Lake Odessa Congregational Church on May ______ Assistant Manager '______________ Retail " Big Wheel needs an aggressive, self-motivated person to work as an Assistant Manager in our Hasting, Michigan store. We are a growing chain of discount department stores that believes in giving our store management the responsibility and authority to run the store. The Assistant Manager will be responsible for the hands-on operation and supervision of such departments as Sporting Goods, Automotive, Lawn & Garden, Toys, etc. Citizens being asked for views on ‘how to improve state court system’ INSURANCE Individual Health Group Health Retirement • Life Home Auto cram?16 ^P5 taken by students to other somnrleS ar®no.1 school-sponsored, although trincet,melS -the imPress>°n IS given that the ps are being sponsored by the school when are organized by teachers. st 4 instance, one teacher has taken students to Europe every summer for lhe past six or seven years, but those trips have not been school-sponsored, Page said. He also said every year students go to tanada to see a Shakespearean play in watford and sometimes students go to Mexico. “We would not want to eliminate those trips.'’ Page added Consequently. 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Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 �Pace 12— The Hastings Banner- Thursday, March 6,1986 Murder hearing, ..continued from page 1 there DeMott said some jewelry had been found outside the residence and asked Mrs. God­ dard about iL "She said it was taken from a jewelry box In the living room," DeMott said. DeMottsaid he did not find the jewelry box in the bouse, and was also unable to locate Goddard's wallet. He did find the ring and fur coat, he said, and also found the check­ book. The homicide was originally charged off to robbery. Prosecutor Crowley asked DeMott if there was "anything in the house unusual to breaking and enterings?" DeMott said he found Goddard's payroll check lying on a table and a bank bag with over $100 lying on top of some papers. They also found a color television, stereo system and VCR in the living room and a microwave oven in the kitchen, he said. Crowley asked DeMott if he had "received a phone call in regards to other missing property." DeMott said he received a phone call from Mrs. Goddard a few days later wanting to know if police had found a gold necklace and gold wedding band on Rick's body. DeMott said neither item was found. Golm testified Wednesday that "there were so many things that could have been stolen that were not taken." "It wasn't a breaking and entering and that's what bothered us," Golm said. “We believed that Ricky had to let the individual in.” He and DeMott testified that there were no signs of forced entry. Defense lawyers questioned much of the prosecution's evidence during Monday and Wednesday's testimony and only grudgingly accepted its admission after several sparring matches. The prosecution admitted into evidence insurance records showing Sharon Goddard had applied for an insurance policy for her husband through Kellogg Co., where she worked in Battle Creek. Also admitted were records showing a Federal Home Life insurance policy on Rick Goddard had been upgraued from $50,000 to $100,000 in December of 1985. Insurance company representative Jerry Decius testified that a $50,000 policy on Sharon was also taken out at that time, along with a $5,000 policy on daughter Adrienne. Employee profiles of Mrs. Goddard, Woodmansee and Eckstein were admitted into evidence. Records showed that Woodmansee and Eckstein both worked an afternoon shift, and that Mrs. Goddard had worked that same shift up until October 7, 1985. They also showed that Woodmansee had what witness Robert D. Thomson. Kellogg personnel manager, termed "very poor attendance". The prosecution tried to tie that evidence in to later testimony by Robert T. Graves, 69 Sunnyside Drive. Battle Creek. Graves testified that he used to work in the machine shop at Kellogg’s where Eckstein was Woodmansee's immediate supervisor. "Rich was required to talk to Norm when the paper came down." Graves said, speaking of "attendance recaps" — forms sent out to the supervisor of an employee "who appears to be having an attendance problem." Graves said that when Eckstein received recaps relating to Woodmansee, Eckstein would talk to Woodmansee privately. He said that this happened two or three times that he knew of, and "the only thing I know is that Rich would write down that Norm would try to do better on his attendance." Graves testified that Eckstein was renting a basement apartment from him at his Battle Creek residence. He said that he knew of Eckstein’s relationship with Sharca Goddard, but said that Eckstein had told him the affair ended shortly after Christmas. Graves countered the testimony of 15-year- old Kim Pease, who said Monday that Eckstein was the father of Sharon Goddard's baby. Pease, a neighbor girt who lived with the Goddards last fall, said that she had been told by Sharon Goddard that Eckstein was the father of the baby. Graves said that Eclatein had told him that the baby was Rick Goddard's and that Eckstein had had a vasectomy. Pease testified that she had seen Sharon Goddard and Eckstein together on at least two separate occasions. One time, she testified, she had gone with Sharon and her daughter to pick apples, where they were met by Eckstein and his two sons. Graves also testified that he had seen the two together on several occasions. Eckstein told Golm that Sharon had stayed at his apartment several times and he had stayed at the Goddard residence overnight while Rick Goddard was deer hunting in 1984. A total of 17 witnesses took the stand Monday and Wednesday. The exam was adjourned Wednesday in the middle of a 3Vi hour tape recording of a Jan. 30 interview with Sharon Goddard by detectives Golm and DeMott. Prosecutors will resume playing the tape on Friday at noon, when the hearing continues. Read America’s most influential woman ... Ann Landers is much more than another advice columnist. 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She has earned a reputa­ tion as a highly respected source of con­ temporary advice and a barometer of society's changing viewpoints and mores. by Shelly Sulser General elections will take place in five villages in Barry County and the surrounding area Monday to decide who will become village officials in the coming years. The March 10 general village election is being held in Freeport, Middleville, Nash­ ville, Lake Odessa and Vermontville. Freeport's election is surrounded by controversy over public rights and council procedures, with no official names on the ballot. All candidates are waging write-in campaigns. On the Democratic ticket for office in Freeport are write-in candidates: Karren Webb for clerk; Dorothy Kelley for treasurer; John Eggleston. Sr. for assessor and Gilbert Townsend, Steve Baldry and Ines Tagg for trustee four year terms. Opposing the Democrats are write-in candidates: incumbent Iris Yoder for village clerk; Wesley Lewis, a present trustee is running for village president; newcomer Imogene Owen for treasurer; Charles Blough for assessor and Alden Grinnell, Richard Kunde and Gerry Allen for trustee four year terms. In Nuiihvillr, all candidates are unopposed Republicans seeking two year terms. Incumbent John Hughes hopes to clinch his post of village president while incumbent candidate for treasurer Lois Elliston and incumbent candidate for village assessor Justin W. Cooley are also seeking reelection. Pam Godbey, a first time candidate for clerk, also is unopposed. Candidates for three available trustee seats open on the village council include incumbents Carl Tobias and Marsha Ainslie and newcomer Larry Filter who hopes to take the place of present trustee Bob Harvey who chose not to file for reelection. The three edged out their opponents — Suzanne Kienutske, Don Williams, and Frank A. Purchis — in the Feb. 17 primary election. In Lake Odessa, Republican Steve Banner Subscribe Today! Only SHOO per year in Barry County MAIL THIS COUPON TODAY... Send my subscription to: NAME ADDRESS CITY _________________________ STATE ZIP Enclosed Is my payment lor: $11.00 Barry County $14.50 Other Areas $9.00 Students (9 Months) $13.00 Surrounding Counties All-gon, Colhovn EoM". or call ... 948-8051 FOR MORE INFORMATION! P.O. Box B, Hastings, Michigan 49058 A packed courtroom saw a barrage of legalese during the proceedings as defense attorneys matched wits with the prosecution during the preliminary examination. Sharon Goddard's lawyer John Hofman of Battle Creek is a longtime criminal lawyer with at least 35 homicide trials under his belt. David Dodge, Richard Eckstein's at­ torney, used to be a prosecutor himself in Grand Rapids and has been a criminal trial lawyer for a number of years. Richard Stevens. Norman Wood­ mansee's lawyer, has his own law firm in Battle Creek The trio of lawyers and their clients were arranged around tables in a small area just before the judge's bench. Prosecutors Dale A. Crowley and Allan C. VanderLaan sat to the left of the defendants, along with detectives Sgt. Kenneth DeMott of the Barry County Sheriff's Department and Sgt. Robert Golm of the Michigan State Police. Sitting along one wall in the jury box was a battery of reporters from area newspapers, radio stations and television stations. Reporters almost didn't make it into the proceedings Monday. The 100-plus spectators and those con­ nected to the proceedings as family members or witnesses didn't begin to fit into the 36-seat courtroom, and Judge Gary R. Holeman ordered everyone not seated to clear the court. Finally, after much rearranging so that family members nf the defendants could have a seat, reporters were allowed into the jury area. The three defendants were brought in and out of the court room through side doors Mrs. Goddard appeared in court Monday wearing a striped maternity top and Wednesday wearing a black dress and black sheer stockings.. She and the other two defendants are all being held in Barry County Jail, where Mrs. Goddard is receiving “no special treatment” because of her pregnancy, according to DeMott. Elections taking place in five villages Monday NOW IN ... The Hastings Courtroom overflows for legal drama *•"'> Garlinger is the unopposed candidate for village president. Trustee candidates are unopposed Republican incumbents Allen Swift and Pat Hickey, along with newcomer Joe’ Pepper, all seeking two year terms. The unopposed incumbent candidate for clerk is Vera Kauffman and unopposed in­ cumbent for treasurer is Suzanne Johnson. Middleville's general election Monday pits Democrat Duane Thatcher against Republican challenger Floyd W. Bray for the office of village president. Thatcher upset incumbent candidate Valerie Owens in the village primary held Feb. 17. With three spots open for village trustee four year terms, Republicans Delbert Riley, Terry Filcek and William B. Hardy are unopposed. Cheryl Hooper, incumbent Republican clerk candidate is unopposed as is treasurer Gary E. Rounds. In Vermontville, Democrat Sue Villanueva will win the post of village president for another two year term if there is no suc­ cessful write-in candidate. Villanueva recently defeated Democratic challenger Don Lewis by five votes in the Feb. 17 primary. . In the contest for village clerk, Democratic incumbent Sharon Stewart faces Republican Ricki Hill, while in the race for three fouryear trustee seats, two Democrats — Bill Bailey and Joe Ann Nehmer — face two Republicans — Rod Harmon and Roger Trowbridge. Vying unopposed for two two-year trustee seats are Democrat Linda Ramey and Republican Russ Bennett. The unopposed candidate for village treasurer is Kathleen Marsh and no one is seeking the open office of village assessor. The general elections will take place Monday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the various designated voting places. I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-03-13.pdf b050df271be4f55a41d11d795c28440a PDF Text Text NiEAVS ...wrap Charlotte ends Saxon cage bid County tackles jail overflow Page 8 Page 3 < Local doctor may leave state Page 3 Sesquicentennial funds requested The Hastings Sesquicentennial Committee has requested a loan of some $1,700 in city fun th to get plans for the celebration underway. The funds were placed in a city ac­ count after the city’s centennial celebration with the stipulation that they be used for the 2,071 city cen­ tennial. The stipulation allows that the funds can be borrowed if they are replaced. The Sesquicentennial Committee wrote the comci] that it hopes to re-pay the funds and ‘add to the figure”. The loan would "get our program off to a good start,” co-chairman John Barnett wrote. Plans for the sesquicentennial in­ clude an ox roast, a community ball, concerts, community tours and other activities. The celebration will be tied in with Michigan Week in May and the Hastings SummerFest in August The request was referred to the council’s Finance Committee. Judge rules key testimony as “hearsay” Murder victim’s wife, and boyfriend freed of charges Chain reaction damages vehicles by Mary Warner Four vehicles were damaged Thursday when a chain reaction ac­ cident occured in front of Andrus Chevrolet-Buick on Hanover Street in Hasting*. According to a report by the Hastings City Police. Thomas Gray, 38, of Nash Hwy., Clarksville was in the nor­ thbound lane slowing to enter the car dealership in a pickup when he was rear-ended by a car driven by Douglas Haddix of Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville at approximately 3 p.m Police say the impact of the accident forced the pickup truck to ram into the new car sales lot of Andrus, causing nearly $1,000 damage to two of the vehicles. Gray complained of slight pain and sought his own treatment, while Faddix was cited lor failure to stop within a sure and deardstance, police said. Suspected drugs at teenage party Suspected marijuana and cocaine were confiscated by Prairieville Township Police Friday when they raided a party of seventh and eighth graders on Pine Lake. The 23 students at the party attend Delton Middle School, Prairieville Township Police Chief Tom Pennock said. He said that three adults were abo at the Fords Point Drive bouse when police arrived with a search warrant The raid took place at 10:47 p.m. No arrests were made. Pennock said that they had been tipped off by an informant. In addition to the suspected drugs, Pennock said that they also seized a keg of beer. He would not comment on the quantities of drugs seized. The suspected drugs were sent to the Michigan State Police Crime Lab for testing. "Upon receiving results from the crime lab,” Pennock said, "(the case) will be turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office.” Five officer* were involved in the raid. Prairieville Township received assistance from Barry Township police. Sightmobile to visit Hastings The Michigan Commission for Blindness mobile vehicle will be coming to Hastings on March 17 from 12-3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Hastings. Sen. Jack Welborn will accompany the sightmobile and will be available for questions concerning the vehicle’s services in room 108 of the church from 2-3 p.m. Delton ACT scores top state averages Delton Kellogg High School seniors have attained higher scores in the American College Testing program than national and state averages. The 54-Delton students who took the tes’ had an average composite score of 19.8, said Superintendent Dr. John Sanders. Michigan’s students had an average ACT score of 18.9, compared to 18.6 on the national level. The test covers math, English, science and social studies and measures students’ potential for success in college. •Tm pleased our students did so well on the test and have such a potential for success in college,” Sanders said. * Criminal charges against the wife of a murder victim and her former boyfriend were dismissed yesterday, after the judge ruled that key testimony against them was "hearsay." Another suspect in the Jan. 25 murder of Ricky A. Goddard, Norman Woodmansee. <7, was bound over to Barry County Circuit Court on charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Free today are Sharon R. Goddard. 33, and Richard S. Eckstein, 29, Mrs. Goddard's former lover. They and Woodmansee were charged with murdering Rick Goddard to collect on his insurance policies. District Court Judge Gary R. Holman ruled Tuesday that testimony taken by the prosecution during an unusually long fourday preliminary exam could not sufficiently tie Mrs. Goddard and Eckstein to Rick Goddard's murder. Holman said his decision was “based on the law and not on my personal opinion on what the facts in this case show.” Key testimony by a woman who lived with Woodmansee last summer was not allowed to be used to prove that a conspiracy existed. Witness Carol Straubel testified Tuesday that Woodmansee told her in late August or early September that he was supposed to kill a man and be paid $3,000 for the job. The Roxanne Galli, current girlfriend of Richard Eckstein, met him at the jail where he was released. She was in attendance through most of the exam. County board ratif ies 2-year pact with courthouse workers A two-year wage agreement with the 54members of the Barry County Courthouse Employees Association has been ratified by the county board of commissioners. The contract, retroactive to Jan. 1, 1986. provides for slightly less than a four-percent increase during the first year of the agreement, said Commissioner Paul Kiel, chairman of the board's personnel com­ mittee. He explained that the economic package includes a three-percent wage increase for the first six-months of the contract and an additional 15-cent per hour raise on July 1. Kiel said the courthouse association had previously approved the new contract. During the second year of the agreement, courthouse employees will only receive a 4­ percent hike in actual new wages during 1987, but the contract calls for the board to contribute 24-percent of their pay to their retirement accounts. This will in effect be a pay raise because it makes up for some of the retirement contributions employees have been paying out of their own pockets. Another contract change includes adding a provision to include eyeglasses and related expenses with the dental 'insurance' program. Kiel said each employee is alloted $200 per year to spend on dental expenses and that amount may now include optical needs. Any amount not used in a calendar year, may be carried over to the next. The agreement reduces the millage reimbursement rate that the county will nay from 2^cents per mile to 21cm, a mile effective March 15. Allotments for meals were increased from S4 to $4.50 for breakfast; from $5 to $5.50 for lunch; and dinner was increased to $11.75. Kiel said the county reimbursed meals cover persons serving on juries and in certain circumstances some department heads. Kiel noted that the association representatives had been cooperative and "real nice" to work with during negotiations. Although (he board Tuesday unanimously approved »he new pact. Commissioner Richard Landon asked. "How can we pay our people more when we're going to be getting less (revenues in the future)? Several commissioners replied that there would probably be more lay offs of county employees in the future if projected revenue losses materialize. "We've sure got (financial) problems ahead," said Commissioner Ted McKelvey who chairs the finance committee. Commissioners anticipate a loss of $290,000 in revenue sharing funds in 1987 and possibly a large loss of interest income from the delinquent tax fund if a bill passed by the state House is approved by the Senate to restrict such income to municipalities and banks. Attorney John Hofman escorted Sharon Goddard from the jail after her release Tuesday, saying Mrs. Goddard was "very relieved” and that he just wanted "to get her away from this jail.” man, Straubel testified was “a girlfriend of Rich's — her husband." The witness's testimony was not ad­ missible as proof of a conspiracy, the judge ruled, since no other evidence during the hearing independently proved that a con­ spiracy existed. Other evidence, including testimony by a Battle Creek body shop owner that Wood­ mansee exchanged the tires on his car shortly after the January 25 murder, was also not admitted against Goddard and Eckstein. That evidence was considered "hearsay”, the judge ruled, and could not be used to prove a conspiracy. Scott Potter of Springfield testified that Woodmansee wanted to put different tires on his car because "he had problems with the police.” And an inmate in the Barry County Jail testified that Woodmansee claimed to be "upset because some guy named Scott was supposed to luivc burned" the Ures. The inmate. Brian C. Snider, 20, was in jail awaiting preliminary exam on charges of assault with the intent to commit murder when he was brought into district court to testify against Woodmansee. Snider is implicated in the January 6 mobile home explosion that injured four Barry County residents and four police of­ ficers. He was housed in a cell adjacent to Woodmansee's and testified that he talked with Woodmansee about the murder case. Snider said he asked Woodmansee about the $3,000 Woodmansee was allegedly sup­ posed to receive for the murder. Wood­ mansee told him that "now that all three were in jail he wouldn't get his money,” Snider testified. It took the prosecution until the fourth day of the hearing at nearly the end of the proceedings to present the bulk of witness Slraubel's testimony. When the prosecution finally brought her to the stand late Friday afternoon, defense lawyers for Eckstein and Goddard objected, claiming it was hearsay. ' Ruling Tuesday on the objection, Holman said that Straubel's testimony could not be admitted against Eckstein and Goddard, but could be used against Woodmansee. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley then asked that the testimony be admitted under a different rule of evidence. Crowley argued that there were exceptions to the rules on hearsay that would allow Snider, Potter and Straubel's testimony. Holman decided to hold off on a ruling and let Straubel proceed with her testimony. Straubel had already testified Friday that she and Woodmansee had known each other for about five years and she had come to live with him after quitting her job in a party store in Cottar Springs cuta-e. U Newspapers are learning tools by Elaine Gilbert and Aisociatad Press Fourth graders in Barbara Schneiders class at Northeastern Elementary School in Hastings joined youngsters around the nation in observing Newspaper in Education Week. As part of their studies last week, a Ban­ ner-Reminder staff writer visited Scheider's classroom to tell students about various aspects of a journalism career and answer their questions. The students also used copies of the Banner and a Detroit daily newspaper for language lessons. Reluctant readers may be coaxed into overcoming their fears, hesitation or lack of interest in reading when newspapers are used as a learning tool. The reason, says Dr. Brenda S. Townsend, a Penn State assistant professor of curriculum and instruction, is that newspapers provide a wide variety of reading material with something of interest to everyone. "If students can be shown how newspapers can provide both fun and relevant learning, they're likely to develop an interest in reading some parts of the paper," she said. "Think about all the different sections of the newspaper: sports, local news, en­ tertainment. food columns, national news, comics and classified ads. "Newspapers provide an excellent resource for developing all language skills: reading, spelling, writing, thinking, listening and speaking. The benefits thus gained are obvious, since the learning skills to be acquired have broad applications for both school and everyday life." There are many ways to use newspapers in and out of school. Townsend said. With young children, newspapers can be used to play games which have definite learning goals For example, children can be encourageo to identify certain letters, numbers or words, or give them practice in recognizing those elements. Also, as a comprehension activity, children may be asked to pinpoint pictures which represent a particular concept A useful activity for older students in­ volves the manner in which different sec­ tions of the newspaper provide information about the same topic. cent, p*s« 3 Fourth graders in Barbara Schneider’s class at Northeastern read copies of the Banner as a language lesson In observance of “Newspapers in Education Week." �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 13,1986 Exam in trailer explosion begins slowly Testimony processed slowly Wednesday in the first day of the preliminary examination of Dennis Dewitt and Brian Sn.der, for at­ tempted murder and assault stemming from a January shooting incident. The two were arrested and charged in February for attempted murder resulting from a series of shotgun blasts and a resulting trailer explosion January 6. The day’s testimony centered around the shotgun blasts at the trailer, and attempts by the prosecution to link them to Dewitt and Snider. It was revealed that seven spent shotgun shells, determined to have been fired from the same gun were found by police around the area of the trailer and near Dewitt’s car the evening of the incident. Although a crime lab expert from Grand Rapids testified that all the shells were fired from the same gun, the actual gun that fired the shots has not been found. Near the end of the day the prosecution put a witness on the stand, who grudgingly ad­ mitted that Snider had bragged about the incident at a party following the shooting. Matthew Salski, 20, of Hastings testified that Snider said that he was in the Blazer with three other guys the night of the shooting Salski answered the prosecutions questions slowly and often contradicted himself, saying at times that his earlier recorded statements to police had been given under duress, and that "I just told them what they wanted to hear." Al press time the preliminary exam was still proceeding, and defense had yet to call any witnesses. The prosecution called 20 witness to the stand, 12 of which were associated with one of three police forces that investigated, or worked on the case. The first witness to testify was Victor Kelly (aka Duane Dye), who testified that he recieved a call 15 minutes before the We got the cart fixed, but the Annual South Jefferson Street St. Patrick's Day Parade had to be cancelled be. cause the mule stepped on our lepre­ chaun and he Is home recuperating. However, you may parade down South Jefferson any day and celebrate by leav­ ing some green at your favorite mer­ chants! Stop at Bosley's this day and we will give you a green carnation while they last. We are holding our annual Blarney Con­ test this week. Bring us a bit of your best blarney and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. Best entry gets another $5.00 certificate and if it's really good, we may publish.________________ (EVENTS 2. 3. 5. 6. 8. Las Vegas Casino Night is this Satur­ day at the Community Building in Has tings, sponsored by Pennock Hospital Auxiliary to buy new patient beds. Win two free tickets in our drawing or buy tickets at the door. However you get in, make plans to attend this fun night for a good cause. Thanks to all who joined in the Mad­ ness on South Jefferson Street In Down­ town Hastings last week. The sale was such a success, we will probably get mad again next March. Eggsibit ’86 - March 15 - Bring us a decorated egg shell this week. We will display it and give you a $3.00 gift cer­ tificate. We can all learn a lesson from the life of Esther Fett and her longtime devo­ tion to America's veterans. She will be missed. Mother's Day - March 14. Johnny Appleseed Day - March 11. Bake us a homemade apple pie this week and we will trade you a $4.00 gift certificate. (An additional $5.00 certifi­ cate to the one Mike likes best.) Fun Mail Week - March 9-15. Buy a fun card in our Sentiment Shop this week to mail to a friend and we will stamp it for you free on request. Albert Einstein’s Birthday ■ March 14. ( AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK Little Bucky is celebrating the Ides of March (15) by having a sa'«» this week. The Buck is never idle and uses his id to help in the search for the bargains he brings you each week in his Reminder ad. 2. St. Patrick's Day is this Monday. March 17, and our Sentiment Shop has cards to send, on this special day, to your favorite Irishperson. (Everyone is Irish on St. Pat’s Day.) 3. Enter our St Patrick’s Day Drawing before we draw a name this Saturday. See the prize list in Bucky's ad. 4. Our new copy machine is a big hit. At 10‘ each, you can afford to copy almost anything. 5. The display of Easter Cards in our Sentiment Shop is at its best now. Shop early for the best selection. (Easter is in March this year.) Also visit the Bunnies in our Pause Gift Shop from Gund, Applause and Russ, starting at $2.29. 6. Check your blood pressure free in our pharmacy. Park in the free lot behind Bosley s or Park Free on South Jefferson Street (get free -Gobbler food” at Bosley s) and shop Downtown Hastings._______ QUOTE: “The important thing is not to stop questioning .______________ —Albert Einstein y ROSLEY Idl-PHRRmRCY’ Election workers Joonne Christie ond Romono Reichord. left, check voters regis Drawing will decide Woodland tie election fST. PATRICK’S DAY EVENTS 5 1. the car and removed a gun case from the trunk and carried it up to Dewitt's apart­ ment. Hastings City Police officers also testified that when they arrived at Dewitt’s house later that night, and requested to search Dewitt’s car. At that time, police testified that they saw a spent shotgun shell on the floor of Dewitt's car, and later the shell turned up missing, but one very similar fell from Dewitt’s clothing, that police confiscated. On the night of the shooting, several people were injured when the trailer that was shot at exploded from a gas leak. Kelly along with three other civilians and four police officers were hospitalized from that incident which has been directly linked to the shooting. trotions of Freeport, write-in election held Monday. South Jefferson Street News 2. shootings began from Dewitt’s wife, who said that there were four guys coming to get him. Minutes later he heard sounds similar to firecrackers. Following that. Kelly testified that he saw a car, he described as Dewitt’s blue and white Buick drive by the trailer, with the shots crashing through the trailer 15 minutes after that. Other witnesses who testified during the hearings include Kelly’s mother Karen Dye, along with several of Dewitt’s friends who saw him the night of the shooting. One of the witnesses called to the stand, Donald Smith a neighbor of Dewitt's, told the court that he saw Dewitt's car pull into a parking lot by his home on Jefferson. Smith said that Dewitt and two other men. all dressed in black leather jackets, got out of PARK FREE A tie breaker will take place at the Barry County Clerk’s office Monday morning to decide which of two candidates for Woodland village trustee will win the two-year post. Incumbent Clifford A. Mattson and newcomer Mary Jo Bump received the same number of votes to tie for the trustee spot. Although County Clerk Norval Thayler said probably neither candidate will be present, two representatives will draw slips of paper from a box to break the tie. "One (slip) says elected and the other says not elected.” he noted. “That’s what the law says to do so that’s what we’ll do.” With a total of 37 votes cast in the election, incumbent Lester L. Forman was reelected village {resident. Other village officials who were unopposed for reelection were Clerk Christy Moffat, Treasurer Nancy Stowell, and fouryear trustees Susan E. Pepper. William R. Lind and Kevin Duits. Lake Odessa voters overwhelmingly approved a proposal ‘to change ‘ — their • elections from village partisan to non-partisan ballots. Voters approved the proposal, on the ballot as Proposal A, by a vote of 98-9, in voting Monday. Voters also ok'd a change in the village employees' retirement program by approving Propwsal B, 96-12. The change will allow the village to drop out of the Michigan Municipal Em­ ployees Retirement System. Village President-elect Steve Garlinger said that the change was sought to update the retirement system. "Under the (present system) all employees must participate and the village Garlinger said. “The emplyees were unhappy with it and the village was unhappy with it” He said that the village council was investigating a retirement fund handled by Total Management, Inc. which will allow employees to decide whether to invest in Ute retirement system or not. The village, he added, will also be allowed to put extra dollars in the fund over the present plan. "We’ll be able to give a little more and save the t ax payers money, ’ ’ Garlinger said. All the Lake Odessa candidates were unopposed for reelection. Garlinger received 102 votes in his bid for election as village president. Village Clerk Vera Kauffman was reelected with 92 votes and Treasurer Suzanne Johnson was reelected with 96 votes. Unopposed Republican incumbent trustees patricia Ellen Hickey and D. Allen Swift were reelected with 97 votes and 84 votes respec­ tively. Newcomer Joel Pepper received 99 votes in his bid for election to tn -tea All were elected for two year terms. In Middleville, Democrat Duane Thatcher handily defeated Republican Floyd W. Bray, 136-40, to win the seat as Middleville village president in voting Monday. Last month. Thatcher defeated incumbent President Valerie Owens in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Republican Clerk Cheryl A Hooper was reelected with 128 votes while incumbent Treasurer Gary E. Rounds received 126 votes. Both were unopposed. Incumbent Republicans reelected to four-year ‘erms as trustees were Terry Jean Filcek, ns; William B. Hardy. 113; and Delbert Riley. 116. Lon V. Myers was elected to a two-year seat as trustee with 126 votes. All trustee candidates were unopposed. Nashville voters elected an unopposed slate of Republican officials Incumbent President John Hughes received 46 votes; newcomer Pamela Godbey gained 52 votes as clerk; and incumbent treasurer Lois Elliston received 54 votes. Lawrence Filter, a new trustee candidate, received 50 votes while incumbents Marsha Ainslie and Carl Tobias received 53 and 48 votes respectively. Incumbent Assessor Justin Cooley received 46 votes. In Vermontville, in­ cumbent village clerk Sharon Stewart defeated her Republican challenger returning to office with 91 votes against Ricki Hill's 25. Elected to four-year terms as trustees were incumbent Democrat William C. Bailey with 66 votes. Democrat Joe Ann Nehmer, 70 votes; and Republican Rodney Lee Harmon, 63. Other can­ didates for four-year trustee terms were Republican Roger Trowbridge. 54 votes; and Republican Douglas J. Durkee (who withdrew), 27 votes. Democrat Beveraly Sue Villanueva was reelected as village president with 90 votes. She was unopposed. Elected to fill two open seats for two-year terms as trustees were Republican Russell O. Bennett, 84 votes; and Democrat Linda Ramey. 53 votes. Two arrested for sexual assault of six-year old Middleville police have arrested a 21-yearold Middleville man and his 17-year-old brother in connection with a sexual assault on a six-year-old girl. William Wiersema III of 7401 Robertson Road, 21, and his brother face charges d> first degree criminal sexual conduct. They were arraigned by Barry County District Court Magistrate Glen Staup Friday. Jurisdiction for the 17-year-old's case was later transferred to juvenile court. The offense is alleged to have taken place at the pair's Robertson Road home sometime last October. Middleville police became involved in the case late in January, Police Chief Boyd Miller said. Their investigation led to the pair’s arrest last Thursday, Miller said. A March 17 preliminary exam was scheduled for Wiersema. First degree criminal sexual conduct tarries a possible life sentence. Battery thief goes to jail Hastings resident Matthew J. Salski, who took some batteries from a state highway construction site and then kept getting into trouble until he had seven felony offenses pending against him. was sentenced Friday for the battery theft Salski, 20, of 212 W. Mill SL, was given a year in the Barry County Jail and five years’ probation. Salski was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming for the battery theft, but still faces sentencing on two other felony convictions before Judge Richard M. Shuster. Salski told the court Friday that "I don’t know why I have to have probation. I’ve had that several times." Salski alsc said he didn't think jail time would do him any good. Search continues for planning director “I’d rather be somewhere where I could be cured from my drug habit. I think that’s what I really need." Deming told Salski that “If you're in jail you won’t be able to have any drugs.” Salski was ordered to pay restitution for the batteries and attend substance abuse counseling. In other action, the court sentenced Patricia Snead, 33, of 301 Lakeside Drive, Guernsey Lake, to 30 days in jail and two years’ probation. Snead pled guilty Jan. 24 to the theft of $107 in food stamps from a neighbor's mailbox. Snead's attorney Michael McPhillips asked the judge not to jail Snead as she had already enrolled in high school completion courses. Judge Deming said he didn’t think a month in jail would interfere too much with Snead's classes, and told her that “after this sentence maybe you’ll get the idea and leave other people’s things alone.” Barry County Democratic Party Chairman Bob Edward* claims the use of this sign by candidates in the village election in Freeport is "against general principal because the sign belongs to the people of the village. Wes Lewis is new Freeport president Despite controversy over public rights and council procedures, a slate of village officials in Freeport backed by the incumbents staved off a challenge by a Democratic slate in Monday's village election. All candidates were write-ins on the ballot because no candidate petitions were accepted before the filing deadline. Wesley Lewis, an incumbent trustee, received 84 votes for president against C.A. ••Bud” Faunce, 17 votes, a last minute replacement candidate. Incumbent Clerk Iris Yoder received 73 votes against Karren Webb, who received 36 votes. Imogene Owen, a newcomer to the treasurer’s post, received 69 votes against Democrat Dorothy Kelley’s 39. Incumbent trustees Gerry Arlen and Richard Kunde received 74 and 71 votes, respectively, to win four-year seats; while newcomer Alden Grinnell, also on their slate, gained 78 votes. Democratic challengers for trustee were Steve Baldry, 43 votes; Ines Tagg, 30; and Gilbert “Gib” Townsend, 29. In the assessor’s race, Charles Blough, currently village president, received 78 votes, against Democrat John Eggleston's 25. The vote count was confirmed by the Barry County Board of Canvasers according to the county clerk’s office, and the actual tally was monitored by two Deputies of the Secretary of Slate Election Division, Democratic Party Chairman Bob Edwards said. The Freeport race received extensive statewide publicity after the ballot appeared with no candidates listed. Some of the group of Democratic challengers had previously battled with the village council over access to meetings and other issues. Monday, television reporters from Detroit and Grand Rapids were on the scene, along with reporters from several newspapers. •‘I’m just glad that the people stood behind us and turned out,” Blough said after the election. “We had a good vote. Now we’ve got to try to work together. We’ve got to live together.” Blough said that he declined to seek reelection for mayor because of the problems with the job. “Anything we’ve ever done that was good, we never heard about,” he said. “But if we did something they thought was bad, we heard about it right now.” Karren Webb, leader of the Democratic group the incumbents refer to as the “Dirty Dozen”, accused the council of locking the doors to council chambers, and the election workers of not allowing certain residents to vote. Blough denied both incidents. In addition, clerk Iris Yoder admitted to giving a voter a list of candidates names when she delivered an absentee ballot, an action leader of Barry County's Democratic Party Bob Edwards says is against state election laws. Edwards said he has filed an official complaint witht he Barry County Prosecutor on behalf of the election violations in Freeport, and that a trooper from the Hastings Team of the Michigan State Police has been assigned to investigate the charges. Edwards also noted the incumbent can­ dates used a sign donated to the people of the village of Freeport by the Freeport Boosters to advertise candidates names. “It's a matter of general principal that you don't use tax payers' property for political purposes," Edwards said. The search continues for a Barry County planning and zoning director. County Commissioner Paul Kiel, who heads the county board s personnel com­ mittee. reported Tuesday that the position had been offered to a Portage mar. who declined the post. Kiel said the Portage resident was one of four-candidates interviewed for the position to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of former director Winifred (Keller) Foote. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Barry and Calhoun Intermediate Boards of Education will be held at the Barry Intermediate office, 202 S. Broad­ way, Hastings, Michigan, on Tuesday, March 25, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the transfer of the following described property from the Hastings Area School System to the Pennfield School District. Property described as follows: Waubascon Hgts., Lot 19, Bedford Township, Calhoun County, Michigan Property owned by Brenda D. Gibbs 23488 Waubascon Road Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 Girl Scout Week observed The mayor of Hastings declared March 9 through 15 as Girl Scout Weekin 2 V.'Jf S?U1C|1 mee,,n9 Monday. Pictured with Mayor William Cook are (from left) Stephanie Jiles and Erin Marsh of Northeastern Troon 629. and Angela Morton and Kassi Laubaugh of Troop 217 S’e'n TTO°P �The Hastings Banner - Thu.. ■ / March 13. 1986 - Page 3 VIEWPOINT County board tackles jail overcrowding _. _ Elaine Gilbert The Barr> County Jail is overcrowded and the county board of commissioners Tuesday took steps to help ease the problem. Commissioners approved purchasing at least 10-bods to convert some existing units into double bunks. This month the number of prisoners housed in the county jail “is in the 60s," Commissioner P Richard Dean told the board. The jail has a capacity to hold 46pris oners. Because of the swelling jail population, some prisoners “are sleeping on cots and it's a mess," Dean said after the meeting. Dean serves as chairman of the board's central services committee which recently toured the jail to review the overcrowed conditions. Rather than construct an addition to the jail or transfer prisoners to other jail facilities. Dean suggested that the board add the double bunks. The county would have to pay other jails for the expense of housing Barry County prisoners if they were sent to other locations. That cost would be higher than housing them here. Dean also noted that “this is the slow time" at the jail. He said the number of prisoners always increases in the months d June, July. August, and September Some commissioners said they thought the overcrowded conditions at the local jail were a direct result of overcrowding at the state prison level. For instance, because the prison in Jackson is full, local judges are sending criminals to the county jail instead “In the meantime, we're paying the bill," said Dean. It’s not fair, but it's happening." Commissioner Ted McKelvey added that the judges send the criminals to the county jail to insure that they are not released in several months through Michigan’s early prisoner release policy when overcrowded conditions exist Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL:-------------------------------------------------------- A year of celebrating... Thanks to the Hastings Sesquicentennial, 1986 looks like it will be a great year for celebrating locally. The sesquicentennial is stimulating some activities that, in addition to the celebration, will give us a chance to get to know our community better. The celebration itself is being tied into Michigan Week and the SummerFest. The Sesquicentennial Committee is working with the sponsors of those events — Exchange Club of Hastings and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce — along with the Thornapple Arts Council, Charlton Park, the county Historical Society and other organizations to present activities that will improve the quality of life in Hastings and our knowledge of the past and present. The big kickoff to the celebration will be the appearance of the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra at Hastings High School, March 22. The newly formed Arts Council developed the event and is working on its promotion. It is rare that Hastings people have the opportunity to hear the symphony and especially at the low prices being charged for tickets. A Watervliet man escaped serious Injury Friday when this truck he was driving left Chief noonday Road, rolled over and struck a tree. While many of the events in the coming months are still in the very early planning stages, proposals include a community ball, an antique fashion show, other musical events, extra activities during Sum­ Man escapes serious injury in rollover A Watervliet man escaped serious injury Friday when the vehicle he was driving left Chief Noonday Road one half mile west of Bassett Lake Road in Barry County, rolled over and struck a tree Daniel Crandall, 20, of Rt 1, Watervliet was apparently transporting a 1986 Chevrolet truck purchased in Hastings to a car dealership in Decatur when a possible mechanical malfunction caused him to lose control of the vehicle, commander of the Hastings Team of the Michigan State Police Lieutenant Richard Zimmerman said. "There’s no real good explanation other merFest, a community dinner and community tours. A special focus is being put on collecting written and oral historical information. These will serve as a permanent record of where we have been as a com­ munity and what we have today. than mechanical,” Zimmerman said of the accident, which occurred at approximately 2:35 p.m. Crandall was transported to Pennock Hospital by the Middleville Ambulance Service where he was treated and released.. The sesquicentennial, celebrating the settlement of Hastings 150 years ago, can also serve as a spark to get some activities organized that can be continued in future years. People with ideas, energy and talent are being sought to help. If you would like to assist, contact the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Malpractice insurance costs present problems Local doctor may leave Hastings by Tim Smith LETTERS (to the Editor) Meters not the cause of all our problems To the Editor: I would like to say that taking the parking meters tram downtown is not going to change my mind about going out of town to shop. If the merchants believe that the meters are the cause for the drop in their businesses they better take a good look at their stock and the outrageous prices they have on their out-dated merchandise. If I can't afford a nickel for the parking meter I sure can’t afford to shop in their stores. If the meters are removed the em­ ployees of the businesses will use them. If I have to park two blocks away from the store I want to shop at, only to be told they don't have what I need, which is the case most of the time. I'm not going back. Not because it cost me a nickel for the meter. Claudia Yesh Hastings Stop the checklanes To the Editor: Article I, Section II of the Michigan Con­ stitution prohibits warrantless searches, and we are guaranteed the basic right to be secure in our homes, our person, papers, and possessions from unreasonable search and seizure. We must apply Article 1, Section II of the Michigan Constitution in order to stop the "search and seizure" road blocks for Michigan highways which Gov. Blanchard recently took it upon himself for this non­ constitutional power in Michigan. Committees and persons concerned recognize that the stopping of those innocent of “alcohol and driving drunk" upon Michigan highways is a severe violation of these Constitutional rights. It would be better if Michigan was a completely "dry" state than to allow these unjustified searches and seizures per road block-lanes to go on. These have already apparently started, at Saginaw, Muskegon, Kalamazoo and Flint We in Michigan or any other State cannot condone (approve) drunken driving, however: we also cannot condone the elimination and violation of these freedoms which the State Supreme Court located in the Law Building, and whose address is Box 30052, Lansing, MI 48909 would also certainly uphold when enough citizen input reaches them, it appears. It appears you the people must get busy and contact persons elected to protect and preserve these constitutional rights. Rep. Bender, and Sen. Jack Welborn from this Hastings area should also be worked with. State Supreme Court members with the above postal box number and zip code are: Chief Justice G. Mermen Williams, Justice Dennis W. Archer, Justice Patricia J. Boyle, Justice James H. Brickley, Justice Michael Cavanagh. Justice Charles L. Levin and Justice Dorothy Comstock Riley. 1 am writing this because we are a free people who must get busy on this issue. I urge those who imbibe not to do it and drive, because this is behind the whole issue of why our governor proposed a drastic step to stop drinking drivers. I feel the total population doesn’t deserve to suffer because of the wrongs of a small percent and I am sure the Democrats do not want to lose faith with the voting sector of the State besides. Sincerely Mary E. Williams Hastings Pennock hospital might lose one doctor before the year is over, and possibly more because of the rising costs of malpractice insurance, one doctor at the hospital has said. ■ Dr. Daryl S. Larke, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Pennock, said if the malpractice insurance skyrocketing rates do not come down in the next year, he will most likely leave the state in search of a better climate. “I will probably leave within the year,” Larke said. "And I can tell you that I am not the only one, there is at least one other doctor actively searching outside the state, and I am looking," he said. This issue stems from the escalating in­ surance rates that will raise Larke's in­ surance 81 percent in the coming year — from $23,250 a year to $42,000 a year. Larke and his partner Kenneth S. Merriman, M.D. said they could not deal with that increase. The doctors wrote a small letter campaign to voice their amazement at the cost of the insurance. They wrote Gov. James Blanchard, they wrote Congressman Paul Henry, they wrote Representative Bob Bender, Senators Jack Welborn. Carl Levin and Donald Riegle. The response? Nada. “We did not hear anything. Absolutely nothing. No message, no acknowlegement that the letters were received. Nothing. Hey, I would have settled for a postcard,” Larke said. “1 guess this probably gives you an idea of where our legislature is at. and how this sits with them." The two-page letter that Larke and Merriman wrote outlined the problems that the doctors have encountered with their insurance companies and the outrageous price they are being asked to pay. They both expressed a concern that at the present rate they will find it difficult to provide the kind of service to their patients they have in the past with these burdens. In his letter Larke states: "I may be forced PUBLIC OPINION: to drastically curtail my services to my patients because o, the prohibitive cost of obtaining malpractice insurance." Merriman says in his separate letter; "...liability coverage in this state is ex­ tremely burdensome and begins to appoach the level at which one must consider the termination of services since this would bring overhead in our office to an un­ precedented level." Larke says the climate in Michigan allows for a high rate of suing and a higher amount of payments being awarded. “1 guess it is shocking because not only are people suing for tremendous amounts, the courts are awarding these amounts," Larke said. Either way Larke warns, Michigan has got to get its malpractice insurance under control or doctors are just going to stop practicing in Michigan. “It comes to a point when we have to say we won't take it any more," he said. Should the state give a 50-day tax amnesty? Delton schools to seek 5-year renewal Delton Kellogg School District voters will be asked in June to renew the school's current operating millage of 23.1 mills for five years. The Delton board of education Monday voted to set the millage request at the renewal rate and ask for voter approval at the Monday, June 9 annual school election. Voters also will be asked to fill one fouryear term on the school board. The term of Patricia Fales is expiring and she is ex­ pected to seek re-election. Candidates have until 4 p.m. Monday, April 7 to file nominating petitions. The forms may be obtained at the superintendent's office. Concerning the five-year millage proposal, Superintendent Dr. Sanders said, that it will provide the schools' educational programs with “an adequate foundation and a firm base" through 1990. Continued on page 7 Education (Continued from page 1) For instance, students can compare styles and purposes of writing by examining how a news reporter, an editorial writer and, perhaps, a cartoonist comment on the same item. Students thus learn how an event or subject can be viewed and presented in divese ways. "In addition, Townsend said, "newspapers help students learn that reading has many purposes, one of which is to find information. In this way, students begin to perceive newspapers as a specific source of in­ formation. as a place to go for research, on a wide variety of topics.” Also, newspapers can be used in learning activities at home. “For example," said Townsend, "one family told me of a family project wherein the children clipped coupons for food and other products the family used. "The children identified such pertinent information as product size, number of items and expiration date. And the money saved was used to buy something special for the family. "A project such as this enables children to apply learning skills and helps them develop other concepts, such as the value of money and the benefits of working toward a com­ mon goal. Overall, she said, 'newspapers should be viewed as a highly versatile and valuable resource for education." Suzl Horn Phyllis Glass Judy McCrumb Marguerite Kaechele Brenda Holly Pat Schondelmayer QUESTION: The Michigan House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a 50-day tax amnesty period, where people who owe state taxes can pay up without penalty. They would, however, have to pay interest on their unpaid taxes. The proposal is expected to bring in $50 million to the state. The Banner asked people if they thought this was good idea or not. Art council members (from left) John Fehsenfeld, Tom and Lisa Groos and Judy Hughes appeared Monday to request use of a city building in Fish Hatchery Park for a new arts canter. Art center proposed at Fish Hatchery Park The abandoned Fish Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchery Park could soon ring with the strains of Bach and Beethoven. The newly-formed Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County wants to lease the building from the city for a new arts center. The arts council approached city council members at their meeting Monday with the idea of leasing the building for one year Arts Council members would use that year to determine what repairs would be needed to bring the building up to code and solicit funds for its renovation, arts council member John Fehsenfeld told the council. The center would be used for anything from art exhibits to the presentation of small plays. Fehsenfeld said. Fehsenfeld said the building's location within city limits and adjacent to the new park development is “just perfect". The city is starting this spring on a $310,000 park renovation The two-story structure, built in 1928. was abandoned by the Department of Natural Resources in 1973 and purchased by the city While there is “a good deal of work to be done on the structure to bring it up to code." Fehsenfeld said, arts council members hope to take possession of it as early as this spring Suzi Hom — "Sure, why not. Give them one more chance to be honest." Judy McCrumb, Middleville — "I agree with the plan. Otherwise they might not get the money at all." and open it on a limited basis to the public by this summer. The council referred the request to the City­ Property Committee for study. The Hastings Marguerite Kaechele. Hastings — "I don't think they should get off scott free, but if they have to pay the interest charges, then 1 would agree. They should pay a penalty." Banner -__ ____ — ---------< Send form RS. 3579 to RO. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, RO. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 11 - Thursday, March 13,1986 Subscription Roto*: $11 .00 per yoor in Borry County $13.00 per yeor in odioming counties: ond $14.50 per year ekewhere. Phyllis Gless. Hastings — “It's a good way of getting money that people haven't been paying. If they can get more money that way, then fine. At first 1 though that it's not fair because the rest of us have been paying. But now I think that getting that money is fine.” Brenda Holly. Hastings — "It’s not fair for everybody else. Everybody else pushes and pays their taxes on time. But it could help people who couldn't afford to pay fines. The fines would just make it harder for them to pay." Pal Schondelmayer, Middleville — "I think it’s an excellent idea. Really what it does is clear their conscience (those who haven't paid.) I think they should Le able to pay without penalty because it's the only way the state is going to get the money." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means oi expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 13,1986 Leonard Tripp Frank Branch Anna Marie Katherine Roepke Kurt P. Niebauer DELTON - Mr. Kurt P Niebauer. 24. o( 11313 Oak Dr., Crooked Lake, Delton died Saturday, March 8, 1986. Mr. Niebauer was bom on Oct. 2, 1961 in Battle Creek, the son of Joseph and Viola iSeaber) Neibauer. He graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School in 1981 where he starred in both baseball and basketball. He attended Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek for several years. He was the freshman basketball coach at Delton High School for several years and had coached the eighth grade basketball team this past year. He played summer recreational softball in the Delton men's league since graduation from high school. He was employed for the past year at the Delton Locomotive Works. Surviving are his parents of the same address, a sister, Mrs. David (Barbara) Potter of Battle Creek; four brothers, Gary Niebauer of Rowayton, Conn.; Ronald Niebauer of Dowling; Donn Brown of Naples, Fla. and Michael Brown of Delton; several nieces and nephews; his financee. Julie Sutton of Delton. A brother, Jim preceded him in death in 1983. Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 12 at Faith United Methodist Church, Delton with Rev. Paul Hansen officiating. Burial was in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kurt Niebauer Athletic Memorial Fund. Envelopes are available at the Funeral Home. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. HASTINGS Anna Marie Katherine Roepke. 91, died Monday, March 3. 1986, at the Barry County Medical Care Facility, where she had been a patient since February. 1985. Mrs. Roepke had previously stayed in the Betty Harvath Foster Care Home. Mrs. Roepke was born Oct. 10, 1894 in Hemdingen, Germany, and confirmed in the German Lutheran Church. She came to the United Slates at the age of eight with a maiden aunt, settling in Ann Arbor, and graduated from a high school in Ann Arbor In 1914 she came to Battle Creek and worked at the H.B. Sherman Manufacturing Co. in Battle Creek. Mrs. Roepke was a homemaker most of her life. She lived with her daughter in Ddton from 1968 to 1984, and was a member of the St. Paul Evangdist Lutheran Church. Surviving are her daughter. Mrs. Orval (Margaret A.) Conine of Delton; two grandsons, Mr. Orval W. Conine and Mr. John A. Conine both of Ddton; and four great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by a son William Buckholz in 1983, a brother Amild Roepke in 1968, and a grand­ son Charles W. Conine in 1974. Graveside service was held Thursday, March 6th at 11 a.m. at the Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Battle Creek with Pastor Thomas L. Heil officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Conrad A. Rook Ministrial Student Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were made by the Hebble Funeral Service in Battle Creek. ATTEND SEMES Hastings Area GRACE LUTH8RAN CHURCH. 239 B. North Si . Michael Anion. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sonday. Mar 16 -8:45 Church School |a!l afn|. 1000 Family Wonhip. 6 00 Youth Group. 6 00 Emmanuel Grfc.» llherel Thurulay. Mar. 13 • 4 IS OuWrw . Chou 7JO Sr. Chou. Fnday Mar 14 . 730 Mr.t.un.nj Saturday Mar IS too Patty Sate. 9.30 Cool. 5 Monday. Mar 17 7 00 Baiaar Workbee al Greta* meet at church Tuesday. Mar II 9 30 Wordwalchen. 7 30 Bd. of Elder. Wednesday. Mar 19 - 6 00 Supper. 7.00 Wonhip Outreaih meeting after FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hattmp. Mich. Allan J Weetunk. tn tenn. Minuter Eileen Higbee. Dlr Chrta baa Ed Sunday Mar 16 9 30 and 1140 Worship Service. Nunery provided Broadcast of 9 30 wrvwc over WBCH AM and FM 9 30 Chur ch School CUne. for all ages. 10 30 Children's Choir Practice. 10:30 Colire Hour in the Church Dining Room 11 30 Cliildren'i Church. 2:00 junior High Yough Fellowship meet at Rnlte Rama lor "Roller Derby". Coat tl.SO pirn Oalr rental Monday. Mar. 17 • 7 30 Truatee. Meeting in the Church Dining Room Tuevlay Mar 16 - 700 Pulpit Ncminatmg Committee will meet in the Church throng Room Wednesday. Mar 19 12 30 Woo en a Aaaocmtioc Luncheon in the throng Ram Guett .peaker will be Dr Allan Weenmk 6JO Kirk Choir Proc tics. 7 30 Chancel Choir practice. TSureday. Mar 20 12 00 Lenten Luncheon Rev David Nelson • First United Methodl.l Church. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street Hattmp. Mich. 4905*. (6161 9*S-9a74 David B Neteoe lr . Pallor Sunday . Mar 16 6 30 Worship Servwe Room 106 "For This Purpose" ■ohn 12 12 33. 900 Children i Oxxr char room. 9 30 an Sunday School 1030 a m Coffee Feilowihip. 1030 a m Radio Broadtail. WBCH. 1100 an. Woe ship Service Sanctuary. 6 00 p m Youth FeUjwdup. Monday March 17 ■ 2:00 p tn Vi.ually Impai-ed Persons. Room 10*. 6 00 Webelos. 7 00 p.m. Scouts. Tues day. Mar 16 12 00 noon htementary Teacher's Meeting. 2 45 pm Cub Den 6 45 pm U M Men Dinner and Program with RrservttK*. Wednesday Mar 19 6.30 p m Lenten Potluck (mervabonsl 700 p m Cub Pack Room 106. 400 p m Administrative Council. 6 00 p m Chancel Choir Thursday March 20 6 45 Bell Chair EMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Cor­ ner ol Hnudwsy and Center Streets Father Wayne Smith. Rector 9-30 am Sunday School and Adult Classes 1030 a.m Services Weekday Eucharists Wednesday 7 15am Thursday. 700 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS. 600 N Airport Road. Hastinp. 948-2104 Rusaell Sdrr.es branch president, phone 945 2314 Counselors Kent Gibson (945-4145] and Ed Thomas (795-7280). Sacrament Meeting 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Primary. Relief Society. Pitestbood. anc Young Women at 11:30 a.m. Work Meeting second Thursday 1000200 and nrrcise daaa every Wednesday 7 00 pm FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 1330 N Broad way Rev David D Garrett Phone *4*2229 Parsonage. 9453195 Church Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9 30 a.m Sunday School. 1045 a m Worship Service. 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Minister Clay Rose Phone 944-4145 residence. 9452934 church. Sunday Services 10 am.; Bibie Study II am ; Evenug Services 6 pm.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 pm. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Weal Stale Road Pastor JA Campbell. Phone 9452285 Sunday School 9 45 a.m.; Worship 11 s-tn.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p m HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN 600 Powell Rd Russell A Serve, p.,Iof Phone 9459224. Worship service 10:30 am., evening service 6 pm , classes for all ages. 9:45 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday, Cottage Prayer Meeting 700 p m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Mxhigan 948-6004 Kenneth W. Garner. Pastor. James R. Bar­ rett. Aral to the pastor in youth. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 am. Morn­ ing Worship 11:00 am Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 700 p.rr Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 00 pm Sacred Sjunda Rehearsal 8JO p m (Adult Choir, Saturday 10 to II am Kmgs Kids (Children's Choir) Sunday morning set wee broadc.il WBCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South al M 79. Jack Bartholomew, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director Sunday schedule: 9:30 Fellowship and Coffee: 9:55 Sunday School; 11:00 Morning Worship; 500 pm Evening Worship; 7:00 pm. Youth Meeting. Nursery 'or all services. Middleville Area ST. AUGUSTINE. Middleville. Rev. Father Joseph Thacbet. Pastor. Phone 792-2889. Sunday Mam 9:30 am. MIDDLBVILLB FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M 37. pal north of Mid dlevilte. 7959726 Rev Wesley Smith. Pastor Mark J Hitman. Pastor of Youth and Education Sunday School 9 45 am.; Monung Wonhip 11 am ; Evening SerPEACE REFORMED CHURCH, M 37 al Ps.malee Rd., Middleville. Rev. Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 891 -1585 Rev Charles Doornbos. Assistant Pastor. Phone 7953466. First Service 9 am.: churcbSchonl 10:15 am ; Second Service 11:15 am.; Evening Cetebratma 6 pm. DELTON - Mr. Erank Branch. 73. of H35(j Sprague Rd., Delton passed away early Friday, March 7 at Provincial House in Portage, where he had been a patient for the past year and a half Mr. Branch was bom July 22. 1912 in Lawrence. MI. the son of George and Belle 'Crawford) Branch. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1930. He served in the Army Air Force from 1934 to 1936. He was an Operating Engineer for many years for Loca’ No. 324 and retired from Shinville Associates of Kalamazoo in 1974. He was a member of the Richland First Presbyterian Church. Richland Masonic Lodge No. 217 F 4 AM. Saladin Temple Shrine. 32nd Degree Mason Valley of Grand Rapids. Scottish Rites, a life member of the Richland Eastern Star Lodge No. 253, he was a Richland Volunteer fireman for 28 years. He was married to Joan Wagner, March 1. 1941. Surviving besides his wife are two daughters and their husbands. Jim and Marilyn Buckhout of Delton. Dick and Cathy Marshall of Richland; three sons. Dave Branch of Delton. Bill Branch of Richland, and Bob Branch of Richland; 11 grand­ children; a sister Mrs. Susie Simmons of Kalamazoo, and a brother Howard Branch of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. A sister, Eunice Allingham preceded him in death. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Services were held Monday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Willard Curtis, of the Richland Presbyterian Church of­ ficiating. Interment Prairie Home Cemetery. Graveside services were under the direction of the Richland Masonic Lodge No. 217 F & AM. Memorial contributions may­ be made to the Michigan Heart Fund or a charity of your choice. Timothy Lee Allen WAYLAND - Timothy Lee Allen. 2 month old son of Rodney and Suzanne (Yager) Allen of Wayland died Tuesday. March 4. 1986, al Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Timothy was bom December 23. 1985 in Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, March? at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Rev. Richard Taggart of­ ficiated with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. He is survived by his parents; grand­ parents, Mrs. Shirley Kidder of Middleville, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Yager Jr., of Grand Haven, great grandparents, Mrs. Howard Cross of Middleville. Mrs. Leonora Clark of Spring Lake and Arthur Yager Sr., of Florida. HASTINGS • Leonard Tripp. 75, died Friday. March 7. 1986. He lived at 2155 Heath Rd.. Hastings and spent his winters in Big Pine Key. Fla since 1979. Memorial services were held Wednesday. March 12. at 1:30 p.m. at the First Presby terian Church. Hastings Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Mr. Tripp was born July 23, 1910 in Tacoma. Wash. He graduated Irom Lincoln High School in Tacoma. He attended the University of Washington. Seattle and the College of Puget Sound. Tacoma and was awarded a bachelor of science degree in Bacteriology by the College of Puget Sound. During World War II he served in the Merchant Marine and the U.S. Navy. While in the Navy he was stationed at Camp Detrick. Frederick. Maryland. There he met Margaret Menke and they were married January 31, 1946. Mr. Tripp worked as Chief Medical Technologist at Pennock Hospital for 13 years, retiring in 1975. Prior to that he was Chief Medical Technologist at the Iron Mountain Veterans Administration Hospital for 12 years. In all. he worked as a medical technologist and related fields for 45 years. Surviving are his wife, Margaret; three sons. John and David of Hastings, Stephen of Allegen; three grandsons He was preceded m death by Kathleen, a daughter of a first marriage. Mildred K. Boynton PLAINWELL - Mrs. Mildred K. Boynton, 83, of 705 W. Bridge St.. Plainwell, formerly of Delton, died Friday March 7, 1986 at Pipp Community Hospital. Plainwell. Funeral services were held Monday, March 10, 2 p.m. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Funeral arrangements were made by Marshall-Gren Funeral Chape), Plainwell. Mrs. Boynton was bom on Dec. 1, 1902 in St. Jospeh County, the daughter of John and Ella Lester. She was raised in St. Jospeh County. She married Lucius John Boynton. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and CarJton Kasdorf of Plainwell; a sister. Alta Mae Hart of Chicago, Ill., four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1967, a son, John Boynton and one daughter, Barbara Jane Robertshaw. Flossie V. Brodbeck James K. Burghduff HASTINGS - Mr. James K. Burghduff. 80. of 1611 N. Jefferson St., Hastings, died Thursday. March 6. 1986 at his residence Mr. Burghduff was bom on Dec. 6, 1905 in Rutland Twp., the son of Llewelyn and Rozella (Collins) Burghduff. He was a lifelong resident of Hastings and attended Hastings schools. He was a veteran of W.W.II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He married Arloa C. Carpenter on Oct. 2, 1933. He was employed at the Barry County Road Commission for over 30 years, retiring in 1970. His previous employment included: E.W. Bliss Co. and Michigan State Highway­ Dept. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Hastings Odd Fellows and Rebekahs, Hastings V.F.W. and American Legion Post. Surviving are his wife. Arloa; three nephews and six nieces. He was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Burghduff and two brothers, Giles and Graydon Burghduff. Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Monday March 10 at the Wren Funeral Home with Dr. Allan J. Weenink officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. GRAND RAPIDS - Flossie V. Brodbeck. 87. of Grand Rapids died Friday, March 8. 1936 at Butterworth Hospital. She was born January 28. 1899 in Woodland Twp the daughter of George and Elinor • creece) Conrad. She attended Hastings Spools. She married Luther Brodbeck on July 17, 193) in Woodland. He died Oct. 18, 1975. She lived in Woodbury, Ionia and Alma before moving to Grand Rapids in 1959. She was a member of Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wyoming. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Marguerite Williams and Norma Brodbeck both of Grand Rapids; one son, Luther of Alma; five grandchildren; 11 great grand­ children; one sister, Velma Anderson of Marion, Mich.; two sisters-in-law, Ida and [jura Conrad of Hastings. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Monday, March 10 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. OBITUARIES Continued on Page 12 Dowling Area GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Hanover, Hastings. Leonard Devis. Pastor. Ph 94* 2256 or 9459429 Sunday Sunday School 9:45 am.. Worship Ham. Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 pm . Fellowship and Coffer 7 15 p m Nursery foe all services Wednesday CYC 6 4S pm prayer and Bible study 7pm COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev James E Cook of­ ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 am.; worship 10 am ; Banfteld Church School 10 am.; worship 11:30 am Nashville Area TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 W ashmgton Naabvilte Rev. J G Boomer HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY Sunday School 9 45 a.m . Sunday Worship CHURCH. Kr E .'rfarihal. Rev Marvin 11:00 am.. Evening Service 600 pm; Bi­ Stcknulter. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sun­ ble Prayer. Wednesday 7.00 pm. day School - ’0:00. Morning Worship Set vice • 1100. Evening Service • 7:30. Prayer ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Meeting Wednesday Night • 7 30 Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pattor. A nuwon of St Rose Catholic Church. Hasbnp Saturday Mata 6 30 p m Sunday Mass 9 30 a m The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 3C! Fuller St M 79 Pattor Thomas Voyles Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 am Morning Worship Ham Evening Services, Youth 6 pm . Evening Worship 7 pm.: Wednesday mid week prayer 7 p.m .; Wednesday caravan program 7 pm. ST CYRIL 6 METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Dennis Boylan Pastor Phone 792 2889 Saturday Maas S p m . Sunday Mass7J0am. * 1130am Hostings and Lake Odessa Delton Area COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Campground Rd.. 8 ml. S Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 am; Wor ship 11 am. Evening Service at 7 pm Youth meet Sunday 6 pm Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 pm WREN FUNERAL HOMES FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings A bus load of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders from Woodland School went to a writing workshop called 'Extending the Writer's Craft” at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids on March 1. The conference was planned to give teenage writers a glimpse of various aspects of writing, from sports reporting to poetry, from mythical monsters to music lyrics. Sandy Asher, author of stories, poems, plays and novels for children and young people was the featured speaker at the general session, and she also appeared al a book sale and autograph party during the lunch hour. In the afternon. several in­ dividual workshops were offered and each student selected and attended two of them. Several attended seminars called "A Computer Six City Blocks Wide" which was about using the human brain creatively and another called "Fabulous Fables.” Mr. Bannow, eighth grade reading teacher. Miss Ruder, seventh grade reading teacher, and Mrs. Benedict, sixth grade reading teacher planned and chaperoned the trip. Eighth grade students who attended were Chad Far lee, Mark Shilton. Alice Van Hom, Sam Ely, Scott Hammett, Gordie Arnie and Jana Rider. Seventh grade students wor Mitzi Enz, Tally Barlow, Michelle Guy. John Haight, Jenny Kinsey, Angie Al toft, Leory Engle. Hether Nelson, Dino Kaufman. CeriJo Brown, Ann Gray, Emma Thomas, Tracy Ely, Donna Cox, and Becky Thomason. Sixth grade students who attended the seminar were Kim Adams, Mary Turner. Kris Lowell. Kevin Neely, Christy Hetchler, Angie King, Carol Winkler, Jeff Haight, Richard Long, Mandie Lawson, Tanya Niethamer. Heather Hummel, Ben Vroman, Craig Rush, Melanie Gonyou, Tricia Pierson, and Lisa Walliczek. Stuart Kussmaul is at home recovering from surgery. He spent time with both his daughter. Margene Guenther, in Kalamazoo and his son, R. Jay Kussmaul, in Lansing before returning to Woodland. He was at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday. Ethlyn Burkle Is recovering from eye surgery at Provincial House in Hastings. Zion Lutheran Church is holding a series of Lenten services on Wednesday evenings. The continuing theme of these meetings is how God used water. Noah and the Flood was the subject of the sermon on February 19; Moses and the Parting of the Waters was studied on February 26. On March 5, the sermon was about Jesus' Baptism. The March 12 subject ill be The Storm, and on March 19 "The Woman at the Well" will be discussed. There will not be a Wednesday night service on March 26 as a Maundy Thursday service and a Good Friday worship is planned Both will be at 7 p.m. The Maundy Thursday worship will include both the washing fo the feet and the sacrament of holy communion. The cross will be carried into the sanctuary at the Good Friday service in remembrance of what the Lord had to suffer for us. Woodland folks who attended the special performance to benefit hunger of the Royal Hannaford Circus while it was in Lansing included Ellen Coppess and her three children, Trudy Adams and her family, Don Phillips and his family, and Tim Allen and his family. Byron Hesterly transported a bus load of Lakewood students to the circus. Tickets to this special performance were half price with a can of food for hunger programs. This was arranged through schools. The Lansing organization that sponsors the circus plans to repeat the hunger program performance next year. The fourth combined round-robin Lenten service of the Lakewood Ministerial Assoc was last Sunday at Central Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Rev. Ward Pierce welcomed the large crowd after a piano and an organ prelude. The Central Methodist Hand Bell Choir played two very interesting pieces, one included an oboe part played by Lisa Kinsey. Rev. Pierce read scripture from the 53rd chapter of Isaiah. The Chancel choir sang two songs, and Rev. George Speas of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church delivered a sermon on "A Suffering Savior." The service closed with a hymn and it was followed by a fellowship time with cookies and beverages. The speaker for the Lakewood Ministerial Association Round-Robin Lenten series Good Friday service has beer changed to Glen Wegner of Woodland United Methodist Church. 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Belding 1st Annual Swim-A-Cross save you money in the long run. See us today. THE HASTIHGS BANNER AND REMINDER "Prescriptions" -118 S. Jefferson. 943-3429 Next Sunday evening's service will be at Hope Church of the Brethren on Highway 50. Rev. Ward Pierce wili speak. Elwin and Alberta Curtis, formerly of Woodland and now of Hastings, left home on February 23. and spent Sunday and Monday with her cousin. Hart and Dorothy Leininger, in Wellington. Ohio. They then traveled on to South Carolina and spent several days visiting Lloyd and Clarabelle Barnum of Stoney Point. The Barnums spend their winters at Fort Mill, S.C. The Curtis’ visited the P.T.L. Club while in South Carolina. The Barnums said weather was in the 80s the week before, but the Curtis's drove through three inches of snow, rain and fog. and it was cool while they were in South Carolina. The Curtis couple left South Carolina on Friday and drove to Bean Station, Tenn, where they spent a few days with Terry and Betty Cook. The Cooks moved to Tennessee six years ago from Woodland. Betty is teaching full time in a school there now. Elwin and Alberta returned home on March 2. and the weather was nice until they got to the Michigan line. From there they drove home through wet snow. Regardless of the weather, they enjoyed the trip very much. Kilpatrick Church Adult Fellowship met on Saturday evening and enjoyed a potluck supper. Host and hostess were George and NadineSpeas. The theme of the meeting was The Wind and The willows. Roll call was “the worst wind storm I ran ember." Lots of people talked about the Palm Sunday tor­ nado in 1965. George Speas told about being aboard a Navy tanker during the Korean conflict at Sasebo Harbor in the Phillipines when they had to go out to sea. to sail into a typhoon to prevent the ship from being broken in two. It sounded like a pretty wild roller coaster ride. Special guest was Marvin Westendorp, Director of the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. He said he had talked to this group around two years ago, this time he would cover what is new and what is not new. What is not new is the service is again short to volunteers. Two people called him after a recent newspaper request for more volunteers, and they will be trained with some others as soon as a program can be set up at Pennock Hospital so that they do not have to drive to Kalamazoo or Lansing for their classes. The classes probably be late spring or early summer, there is still time for anyone to volunteer. He said the ambulance service is still covering the same area but expects to add Sunfield Township soon. As of Saturday evening they had received 3,054 calls sincethe firsl of June, 1975 They are still providing intermediate life support level of care. He said the service is now down to three specialists and one paramedic. He is on call every week day and three nights and week. Sometimes he is on call for 36 hours straight. The service is looking for a part-time person to work seven nights a week. What is ntw is that he is planning to set up a patient profile file for everyone who lives in the ambulance service area who will par­ ticipate. Medical questionaires will be printed in local newspapers and people can fill them out and take or mail them to the ambulance office. The information about allergies, medications, previous illnesses, serious health problems, etc., will be put into the computer and a set of cards will be printed and filed in some form so that they can be carried in each ambulance. Then if the ambulance crew has to pick up someone who is unconscious with no family member present to give the necessary information, they will be better prepared to care for them. Westendorp reported that since he last visited the group at Kilpatrick Church, helicopter ambulance service is available from both Borgess and Bronson Hospitals in Kalamazoo. He reported that a child with rapid heart rate was recently transported to a hospital in Kalamazoo in 11 minutes. Westendorp also reported that doctors are now reviewing CPR. He recently attended a seminar in Ann Arbor at which doctors discussed current methods and how they do not meet the problem of recessitation of the brain but merely of the heart and lungs. Some hospitals are now considering allowing paramedics to administer defibulation pedals in the field. He feels that this is a very exciting possibility, although the equipment required is expensive. 60 MONTH IRA If you've often wondered just how much an Individual Retire­ ment Account could do for you, even if you only put $100 into an IRA, now is the time to find out. Before mailing your com­ pleted 1985 federal tax form, bring if *n t0 one our offices listed below and we’ll show you how much more you could save with an IRA. Do it before April 15 and you'll still be eligible to open an IRA against your 1985 taxes. Rotes couldn't be better, so whether you open an IRA for 1985 or for 1986, now is the time to do it! It won't cost you a thing and could NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. by Catherine Lucas P ( PH°NEJ" PhEDGES wil1 be welcomed Saturday, March 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Phone 795-3396 4/1 pnnrccnc tun » ------------- _ "'unc f ao jjsd �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 13.1986 - Page 5 Fro Time to Time ewA by...Esther Walton A women’s view of amateur photography \~~i Sutton-Meyer united in marriage Sept. 21 Tossava-Kauffman announce engagement Brenda Sue Sutton and Ernest John Meyer were united in marriage on September 21. 1985, at St Edward Catholic Church in Lake Odessa, with Fr. Dennis Morrow officiating. The bride s parents are Mr and Mrs. William Sutton. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Billiejo Meyer of Wyoming. MI. The bride wore a gown of chantilly lace over satin with a Queen Anne neckline and traditional sleeves. The bodice was trimmed with mother-of-pearl sequins and seed pearls. The chapel length train was also covered with chantilly lace. The bride's fingertip veil was attached to a wreath of silk flowers. She carried a cascade bouquet of silk flowers including roses, stephanotis and ivy. The maid of honor was Tara Spry, best friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Patty and Julie Sutton, sisters of the bride and Marianna Spry, friend of the bride. Marianna was also soloist. The best man was Jim Meyer, brother of the groom. Groomsmen-us hers were Jim Sutton, brother of the bride, Tim Hamel and Kevin Sir.ith, friends of the groom. The reception was held following the ceremony at the Lake Odessa Community Cer ter in Lake Odessa. After a honeymoon in Northern Michigan, the couple now reside in Wyoming, MI. Mr. and Mrs. Kauffman, Middlebury, Ind. wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Janice Eileen to Robert W. Tossava, son of Doris Tossava, Hastings. Janice is employed at Hospital Purchasing Service, Middleville and Robert is employed at Hastings Fiberglass Products, Hastings. A May 24th wedding is being planned. Smiths celebrate 25th wedding anniversary & Donald L. and Yvonne K. Smith of Hastings just returned from Florida to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. They were married Feb. 27. 1961 in Battle Creek and have one daughter. Tamara L. Atkinson of Battle Creek and one grandson. She is the former Yvonne K. Campbell, daughter of the late Melvin W. Campbell, and Thelma M. Campbell of Battle Creek. Donald is an Accounting Supervisor at the Federal Center and Yvonne is an abstractor at First American Title in Battle Creek. Davises to observe 25th wedding anniversary There will be an open house for Darrell and Carolyn Davis of Dowling for their 25th anniversary March 16, 2 to 5 p.m. The open house will be at their home, 10280 Case Rd., Dowling. It will be hosted by their children. Anklam-Chase announce engagement The parents of Melissa Louise Anklam are proud to announce her engagement to Regan Lawrence Chase, son of David and Brenda Chase. Melissa is presently employed at American Fibrit in Battle Creek. Regan is self-employed. Melissa is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School. Regan graduated from Lakewood in 1983. A March 29. 1986 wedding is being planned The first popular form of photography was invented by Louis Daguerre. It was called a daguerreotype. Daguerre exposed a light‘ sensitive metal plate and developed, the image with mercury vapor. He “fixed” image with common salt. Daguerre an­ nounced his process in 1839 and this day is generally accepted as the beginning « photography. During the second half of the 1880's scientists made great technical advances in photographic processes. With improvement, easier techniques, more and more persons began to take photograph s. One of the greatest advancements in photography came in 1871 with the invention of the dry plate process. In the late 1870’s, scientists improved the light sensitivity of the gelatin emulsionEarly darguerreotypes required an exposure of 10 minutes or more, and the camera had to be mounted on a tripod. Now the emulsion could record an image in l-25th of a second. With the improved gelatin emulsion, a photographer could hold the camera in his hand and take snapshots. In 1888, George Eastman an American dry­ plate manufacturer, revolutionized photography by marketing the Kodak camera. The Kodak was a simple snapshot camera that could be used by amateurs. It held a roll of film that made a hundred pictures. After a person has used up the film, he returned the camera with the film still inside to Eastman's company. The company developed the film and returned the camera with a new roll of film Inside ofit. The advancements greatly simplified the process of photography. Once the process and use were simplified photography became a hobby. Today almost half of the families in the United States own cameras. From the Feb. 26, 1890 Banner is a tongue in cheek article on the beginning of the ‘ amateur photography hobby. Amateur Photography A Woman’s view of the art of which her husband is a devotee. Gentlemen - A letter from you addressed to my husband had come to hand. You ask him to write you an article for your Photographic Annual that is to be published next year, and you put in some "taffy" about his being a wellknown amateur, and some stuff about what he writes is of interest and. that sort of thing. My husband is now on a photographic tour, as he calls it, and of course I open all his letters. It is not likely that my husband will be back in time to write the article you wish. When he goes off with that confounded camera of his, you never know when he will come home. So I am very pleased to give your a women’s view of amateur photography, and if you print it in your annual 1 think you will not have another article just like it. My unfortunate husband was stricken with the amateur photographic plague about three years ago. Up to that time 1 always considered him reasonably sane. I made no objection at the time to his joining the array of photographic cranks, because you see, I knew nothing of the subject. I have done everything I could since that time, but although he has quit smoking at my request, he refuses to give up the camera habit. At the time he began this so called recreation, my house or perhaps 1 should say our house, was one of the neatest in the neighborhood. You ought to go through it now. My carpets have been ruined with those abominable chemicals which he uses, I don’t pretend to know their names, but I know well the effects they have. Then the bathroom is something frightful to behold. He uses that for what he calls his darkroom, and has contrivances for shutting out the light. HOMES of DISTINCTION Former Woodland resident receives promotion Tony J. Curtis of Jackson, has recently been promoted to senior manager in the public accounting firm of Ernst and Whinney in Jackson. Curtis joined the Jackson firm in 1979 after receiving his bachelor’s degree from Ferris State College. He is treasurer of the Central Chapter of the Michigan Association of CPA's and the Jackson South­ west Little League. In his new position he will assume lead tax executive respon­ sibilities for Ernest & Whinney. He and his wife. Linda, live in Jackson. He is the son of Glendon and Betty Curtis of Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Monday. March 24,1986 at 7:45 pm. In tha City Hall. Council Chambers on Or­ dinance 197, an ordinance to adopt the provi­ sions of the National Fire Prevention Code, to establish fire prevention guidelines in the City of Hastings. A copy of the above ordinance is available for inspection at City Hall. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan. This notice is given pursuant to the provision of Act 207. PA 1921 as amended. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING 10 Year Construction Warranty Super Energy Efficient Custom Plan Designing Complete Building Service QUALITY, CUSTOM CRAFTED HOMES by David Medaris, 32. Freeport and Shirley Castdein. 41. Middleville. CITY OF HASTINGS SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk Woodland Marriage Licenses — I notice that, in one of the books you sent him. Darguerre was the inventor of Photography. He may have been the inventor °f photography, but 1 think it was another sulphurous gentleman with the same initials *ho was the inventor of amateur photography. My husband was reasonably good tem­ pered until he took up your diabolical art 1 time opened the door of the room in which he was working. It was all dark inside except a fearful red lamp, which threw a ruddy glow on his face, and made him look as if he were going to have an epileptic fit. The moment I opened the door and let some light mto the room the man went perfectly crazy. He claimed I had spoiled a dozen of his Plates, although 1 had touched nothing, and 1 came near suing for a divorce because of his awful remarks. If the evil one was not the inventor of amateur photography then I would like to know who was. The pictures he does turn out when he gets them finished are perfectly awful. He has tried at different times to photograph the children, but the poor little dears looked like wooden images in the pictures. I went into the bathroom once with the baby and pul him in the bathtub. There was some water there already, and it looked clear enough, but in it was some horrible solution of silver that turned most of baby jet black, and we haven’t been able to get out the color to this day. Then the cost of the thing is something frightful, although my husband carefully conceals what he spends on it I came across one of the photographic dealer’s bills that other day. and it was enough to make one's hair stand on end. Pyrogallic acid whatever that is. was fifty cents an ounce. Just think if I had to pay that price for sugar! Eight dollars a pound, instead of ten cents. Fifty cents an ounce! And that wasn’t the worst of it. Now what do you think chloride of gold costs? For fifteen grains he is charged fifty cents. Now that as you well know enough, is very near $20 an ounce, and is over $300 a pound. I don't know how many pounds of the wretched stuff he uses every week, but if he uses ten pounds of it, and I am sure ten pounds of sugar doesn't go very far in a house with a large family like ours, you would see that that is $3,000 for that one thing alone, not to mention the dozen of other chemicals he uses and I am sure I don't know what the price of them is. I tell you that amateur photography was invented to drive a poor women crazy who has a husband that is a victim of the villainous practice. No wonder he says he can't afford a new dress for me when I ask him for it. The house is stained with horrible solutions from cellar to garret, and I’m always afraid to use any cups or glasses for fear there is some dreadful poison in them. The cat took some milk out of a saucer that had something or other of potassium in it and it just curled up and died. I'm always afraid to sweep in any part of the house for fear it will raise a dust that will spoil something he has tacked up on a board to dry. I wouldn't mind all this so much if he ever took a picture that was worth looking at; but, as I said before he never does. There, now print that in your miserable photograph book if you want to. Mrs. John Tripod P.S. - If you ever write to my husband again telling him that his article on photography will be appreciated 1 will bum your letter and you will lose your postage stamp. So remember that. From the Detroit Free Press KEITH PRONG BUILDERS PHONE - 945-4539 2293 Gun Lake Road. Hastings. Michigan — OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT — Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Ci­ ty Council will hold a public hearing on Mon­ day, March 24, 1986, at 7:45 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. City Hall on the request of Hastings Reinforced Plastics for an Industrial Development ex emption certificate on proper­ ty described as: A parcel of land in the NW Vi of Section 18-3-8 described as: Commencing 875 feet North and 233 ft. East of the SW corner of the E’/z of NW’4. Sec. 18. th East 165 feet, th S 875 feet, the W 165 ft; th N 875 ft to pob. City of Hastings. This notice is given pursuant to the provision of Act 198 PA of 1974 as amended. SHARON VICKERY. City Clerk Above is a photographic recording of logging in Michigan, probably taken around 1900 to 1915 by an amateur photographer in Hastings. “Ilove the New me” says Darlene Shively from our Plainwell Diet Center “I lost 105% pounds and 108% inches and best of all, I have learned how to maintain my new weight!” Make your commit­ ment today! You’re Worth it and Diet Center is worth it! 9 MONTHS LATER MAY 16,1985 AUGUST 22,1984 A Message From Darlene: I always said that people who have problems that they can't handle by themselves, should get help. On August 22, 1984, I decided to get help with my weight problem, that had plagued me all my life. I went to the Diet Center and enrolled in their program. I had no idea of how long it was going to take me to lose 105 pounds and whether or not I could do it, but it was worth a try. The Diet Center counselors were terrific. It was great to have some­ one to talk with about my anger, frustrations and excitement about dieting. They had experienced the same feelings. On May 16, 1985, nine months later, I met my goal and I don't think I'll ever forget that date. What a natural high! (I don't think the smile has faded yet.) I have now learned to maintain my new weight and I have learned to control old eating habits. Not only have I learned about dieting, but I've learned a lot about the importance of goal set­ ting and sharing those goals with others. I found a tremendous support system that carried me through the hard times and rejoiced with me In the good ones. A big thank you to all those people who said such encouraging things and especially to my good friends, the Diet Center counselors, and my fantastic family. Without you, I couldn't have done It. - Darlene Shively r DIET - HOURS Mon.-Fri. 7 am-6 pm Sat. 8 am-Noon " [center* Call or stop by for your free, no obligation consultation. 1615 South Bedlord Rood. M-37 (Not! to Coppon 0,1) Hotting*. Michigon Phone... 948-4033 OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL ... Phone ... 685-6881 �Page6- The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 13,1986 what’s cookin ’ Ann Landers by Elaine Gilbert This Week Featuring... Cocaine is ‘not’ for kicks Ruth Hokanson Ruth Hokanson of Woodland used to cook breakfast and lunch for 250-people every day. but now she's quite content to just prepare daily meals for her husband and herself. However, she's quick to add that she loves to cook for people who enjoy eating good food. Her hobby of collecting cookbooks, old and new, coincides well with that interest. Ruth's professional cooking experience was acquired at the Barry County Medical Care Facility about five years ago when she worked part-time for a year in the kitchen and then about three year's as head cook. “I really liked it,” she said of her job. She had previously worked at the facility and at Sunset Acres as a nurses aide. Ruth credits her mother and father for helping her to develop cooking techniques. She said her mother was well known for her homemade noodles, dumplings, bread and cinnamon rolls. Now, Ruth adds, she's also glad that her father made her and other Dear Ann Landers: 1 just read the article about the woman who succeeded in getting her husband to get counseling for his cocaine problem. I have another story that your readers should see. About a year ago, cocaine became the "in" drug for members of our social set. A few of my friends started snorting just to try it out. They liked it and pretty soon all they cared about was another fix. I was afraid to try it but when I did I liked the rmh it gave me. Coke can make someone who never says a word come out of his shell. I came out of mine for about 20 minutes. Then paranoia took over and I slipped off into a corner so I wouldn't have to say a word to anybody. I got so jittery I couldn't sit still for a minute. In the morning I woke up with my jaws aching because I ground my teeth all night. 1 also felt drained and had a stomach ache that wouldn't quit . I kept asking myself why in the world I would take 1200 from my bank account to wake up sick and have nothing to show for it A friend of mine who was 20 years old mainlined coke until his veins were shot. He coultki'tpay his rent, lost his wife and family and stole from his friends. No one knew how deep he was into it until he killed himself. Please print this letter to let people know this is not advice from their parents. (That stuff goes in one ear and out the other.) This to a warning from a friend. - STILL MOURNING IN NORFOLK, VA. DEAR NORFOLK: Thousand of others are mourning, too. Cocaine is now the drug of choice among the middle-class as well as the affluent. It kills the soul and the spirit and then it destroys the victims who thought they'd try it for kicks. Thanks for yet another story from someone who was there. siblings learn to cook when their mom went to work. Learning the art of timing — "to have it all hot" — when preparing meals was one of the challenges for Ruth when she started cooking at the facility. When I first started cooking at the facility, I had no (sense of timing at all. I'm surprised I didn't burn everything. The first meal I cooked for my husband, I burned everything.” she chuckle:. Ruth now enjoys her time as a full-time housewife and an active volunteer who also has a variety of interesting hobbies. A native of Hastings, she has spent her entire life in Michigan. As a child, Ruth, whose maiden name is Lustey, lived on Campground Rd. for many years and at­ tended the former Gregory Country School through seventh grade and then went on to Hastings junior and senior high schools up through eleventh grade. Ruth notes that she comes from a large BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES •• The Associated Press (c). All rights reserved. •• The following are the most popular videocassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. < VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. “Jane Fonda's New Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 2. “Rambo: First Blood Part II" (Thom-EMI) 3. *‘Beverly Hills Cop" (Paramount) 4?'Pinocchio" (Disney) 5. “Jane Fonda’s Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 6. “Retum of the Jedi" (CBS-Fox) 7. "The Wizard of Oz" (MGM-UA) 8. “The Best of John Belushi" (Warner) 9. ‘‘Prizzi’s Honor'’ (Vestron) 10. “Gone With The Wind" (MGM-UA) 11. "Mask" (MCA) 12. “Ghostbusters" (RCA-Columbia) 13. “Miami Vice" (MCA) 14. "Prime Time" (Karl-Lorimar) 15. “St. Elmo's Fire" (RCA-Columbia) 16. "Mary Poppins" (Disney) 17. "Dumbo" (Disney) 18. "The Virgin Tour-Madonna Live" (Warner) 19. "Weird Science” (MCA) 20. "Mad Max Bejond '"hunderdome" (Warner) < VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. “Rambo: First Blood Part II" (Thom-EMI-HBO) 2. “Prizzi's Honor" (Vestron) 3. “Mask" (MCA) 4. “Sl Elmo's Fire" (RCA-Columbia) 5. "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" (Warner) 6. "Teen Wolf" (Paramount) 7." Weird Science" (MCA) 8. "Beverly Hills Cop" (Paramount) 9. “Gremlins" (Warner) 10. ”Pale Rider" (Warner) 11. "Fletch" (MCA) 12. ' ‘Ghostbusters" (RCA-Columbia) 13. “The Emerald Forest" (Embassy) 14. "My Science Project" (Touchstone) 15. "Creator" (Thom-EMI-HBO) 16. "Red Sonja" (CBS-Fox) 17. "The Breakfast Club" (MCA) 18. “The Man With One Red Shoe" (CBS-Fox) 19. “ A View To A Kill" (CBS-Fox) 20. 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No choice of type of tire or warranty. — SALE THROUGH MARCH 31 ONLY — Most tires avallble In store RoadHandler radial FE78058 525-amp battery $37$, Installation Available on All Batteries and Tires mrooih to W most cart WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL Prices arc catalog prices now nvailabto m our MF! and FE sale catalogs • Shipping, installation extra • Ask about Sears cred-l plans Mon.-Thurs. 9:30-5:30 Fri. 9:30-8:00 Sat. 9:30-5:30 131W State St. Silent treatment abusive Ruth Hokanson mixes up her "Sloppy Pineapple Cake," a delicious dessert that's been handed down through her husband’s family. The recipe Is one of many delicious foods in the Pediatric Guild No. 5 cookbook which Is available for sale. V family — four brothers, three sisters and a grandfather that lived with them. She moved to Edmore and graduated from Montabella-Edmore High School and recalls working two summers for Aunt Jane's Pickles which had a plant in that area. Ruth and her husband, George, who was born and raised in Hastings, have lived on Bayne Rd., less than a mile from Coats Grove, for the past decade. The Hokansons raise a garden and chickens and enjoy their four dogs and two cats. "My husband and I love flowers,” she said. Their flower beds of 800-gladiola bulbs are a sight to behold. Ruth’s hobbies include crocheting and she makes and sells enough crocheted angels, bells and snowflakes to buy Christmas presents for others. She enjoys dabbling in oil painting, sewing, needlecreft and making ceramics and just about every kind of craft Reading and music are favorite pastimes too. Ruth and her husband are new members of the Nashville Baptist Church and she adds that "we get a lot out of it.” Soon Ruth will be taking classes to volunteer some of her time to the Barry Community Hospice. “I hope to help in the office," she said. y / Borry County Community olunteers Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • EDITOR'S NOTE: This column will be published on a regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking volun­ teers may make use of this space. Information should be made known to Don Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Clerical Aides are needed on a part-time basis. Volunteers should have a pleasant personality and hke to work in an office setting. Transporters needed to provide out of county medical services for clients having no other means of transportation. Children's Comer Aides to provide educational activities for children. Knitters to knit donated yarn into warm hats scarfs and mittens for children in need. ’ !f you would be interested m helping in any of the above areas, contact Don Rewa 948-3259 at the Barry County Department of Social Services ITEMS NEEDED Furniture and Appliances for distribution to needy Barry County families. Call Sarge L«»wis at 948-3228 if you have something to donate. Yarn for making scarfs, hats, mitlens. etc lor needy children. Call Rhoda Miller at 795-7ign n Don Rewa 948-3259 or Satisfaction guarantees or your money Dace c Sears. Roebuck and Co., IMS Dolls and Doll Clothes are needed for Christmas baskets Work is being done the entire year to help children have Christmas presents Cali rv° Rewa at 948 3259. UOn Already, she is a member of the Nashville VFW Post 8260 Ladies Auxiliary. She joined about seven-years ago through her father who is a World War II veteran. Pediatric Guild No. 5 of Pennock Hospital is a group that Ruth targets her energies and talents to. She’s been a guild member for 10­ years, serving as treasurer for about five of those years. Ruth helps with a guild project of doing preliminary work to help send out out 400-500 newsletters per month for the Barry County Child Abuse CoundL The newsletter is called Pierre the Pelican and contains helpful in­ formation about raising children. The guild has contributed many items to Pennock Hospital and its current cookbook project will help raise funds — about $1,200 — for a big project of purchasing cots for parents of hospitalized children. The guild cookbook is selling for only $2 each now and contains 104-pages of recipes from guild members and their families and friends. There are two to three recipes per page ranging from a health salad to party punches and from "ring around the fruit” to poor man's steak. ‘They're all tried and favorites of ours," Ruthsaid of the recipes. “It’s got some great recipes.” This week’s column features one of the reapes Ruth contributed to the book. It’s for Sloppy Pineapple Cake and she said it has been handed down in her husband's family for years. Ruth thinks the recipe is originally from George’s grandmother and was probably first served at a family picnic. “It's so good and gooey,” she said of the cake. Other recipes in the book include one for a 49-mimrte dinner casserole, ribbon salad, haymaker meat loaf, dream salad, holiday bell salad, appetizers, Hawaiian sausage casserole, easy Crescent pizza-wiches, lazy day lasagna for microwaves, several kinds of pickles, maraschino cherry bread, apricot streusel coffee cake, beer bread, glazed apple cookies, carrot-raisen brownies, American beauty cake, sock-it-to-me cake, no hake cheesecake, raspberry ribbon pie, millionaire fudge and many more! The codebook also contains helpful hints that guild members have learned and want to share How to keep icing soft, how to remove paint from glass and other tips are part of the book. The pediatric guild's cookbook will be on sale during its March 21 bake sale at National Bank of Hastings. Or interested persons may call Ruth at 367-4439 or Sandy Bachelder at 945-4102 and they will see that you get a book. Ruth’s Sloppy Pineapple Cake Ingredients: 2-cups sugar, 2-eggs, 1-can (1 jb 4-oz.) crushed pineapple (juice and all), t^teaspoon salt, 2-cups flour, and 2teaspoons soda. Combine all ingredients together. Bake at 350-degrees for 40-minutes. Ten-minutes before the cake is done, mix together and boil f0r 5-minutes: 1-cup sugar, ’i-can evaporated milk, 1-stick margarine and 2teaspoons vanilla. When cake is done, pour liquid mixture over cake. Cool and serve. Dear Ann Landers: You weren’t very sympathetic to the woman who complained that her husband never talked to her. Maybe I can open your eyes a little. My husband was "a good man." He didn’t drink or gamble or run around. He never abused me physically but the mental cruelty was more than I could lake. I finally divorced him. What did he do? Nothing. He simply refused to talk to me. There was never so much as a “Hi” when he came home or a “Bye" when he left. He never gave me a compliment or even an insult. If I asked, “What would you like for supper?” he wouldn’t answer. 7 begged him to talk to me. No response. I tried silence, hoping he’d open up. He never did. I know now that men who don't talk are sick in some strange way. They are wife abusers. There are no broken bones or bloodied noses, just a broken heart and shattered self-respect. I’m free of him now but I still don’t un­ derstand what was wrong with this man. Do you have the answer? -- SHARON R., BOYNTON BEACH. FLA. DEAR SHARON: You* husband is a classic example of the passive-aggressive personality. These abusive types punish by doing and saying absolutely nothing. They've learned that the silent treatment can be extremely painful and their victims can’t lay a glove on them. Their standard defense is, “I didn’t do (or say) a thing!" Pros t, cons of feeding Dear Ann Landers: In a recent column, you said the notion that breast-feeding provides protection from pregnancy is myth Your statement is incorrect. Breast-feeding has, since ancient times, been considered “nature's contraceptive." If you had called on one of your consultants in this field you would have been set straight at once. Breast feeding has been a boon to women interested in family planning for centuries. Unfortunately, the subject has been largely ignored by the medical profession. And now you come along and do further damage by calling it "a myth.” I hope you will correct this misinformation in your column at once. A single error such as yours can destroy years of progress made by health professionals in Third World countries, as well as social workers in the United States. Sincerely yours - L.D.H., N.Y. Dear L.D.H.: I am well aware that breast­ feeding lias, for centuries, been considered "nature's contraceptive." However, when one writes for an audience of 85 million readers, caution is of the utmost importance. For example: “Nature’s contraceptive" requires that the baby be fed "on demand" and this means whenever be or she wants to be fed at any hour of the day or night. A bottle cannot be substituted. In fact, the baby should not be allowed to drink water out of a bottle, or use a pacifier, because this might satisfy the need to suck. No way would I make the statement that a nursing mother is protected against pregnancy. There is too big a chance that the average reader will ignore the qualifications and find herself with an unwanted baby on the way. You'd be surprised how many people can't follow thedtiections on a can of soup. 1 am not about to explain to a nursing mother when tt is “safe" to have intercourse and when it is not Got the picture? Past is unimportant Dear Ann Landers: I grow weary of these idiot males who insist that their wives and live-in girlfriends confess all concerning their past sexual relationships. The latest case in point was the letter from "Emotionally Drained in the Bronx,” who wrote that her common-law husband wouldn't marry her until she told him every detail of every relationship she had ever had. (The poor thing made the mistake of telling him about her first affair and he has made her repeat it 50 times.) My wife and I have been married for 20 years. When we met, she was 38.1 was 44. I do not give a damn what she did, or with whom, during the first 38 years of her life. Our lives began in January 1966. We love and enjoy one another to a degree seldom mat­ ched and have absolutely no interest in each other's past sexual escapades. If thes? chauvinistic clods lack the simple decency and common sense to realize that previous partners have absolutely no bearing on the present, they deserve to be labeled mean-spirited, jealous, insecure, voyeuristic adolescents who have never matured and never will. You’d be doing a great many women a favor if you printed this letter. - BELMONT, CALIF. Dear Bel: It couldn't have been said better. My "Man of the Year Award" goes to you. Are your parents too strict? Hard to reach? Ann Landers' booklet, "Bugged By Parents? How To Get More Freedom,” could help you bridge the generation gap. Send 50 cents with your request and a long, stamped, self-addressed envelope to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11996, Chicago. Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE Birth Announcements — ITS A GIRL Paul and Janet Holland, Nashville, Feb. 28, 7:04 p.m., 6 lb. 7 oz. Denise and Samuel Wellington, Mid­ dleville. March 8, 1:20 p.m., 7 lb. Kevin and Jody Brodbeck, Woodland, March 8, 10:11 p.m., 8 lb. 15 oz ITS A BOY Scott and Christine Adams, Delton, March 10, 6:04 p.m., 7 lb. 9 oz. Richard and Carole Stowell, Woodland, March 11, 8:14 a.m., 7 lb. 4«4 oz. Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICADON AND NODCt OF WLAJMWG File No.86-I9477SE In tha matter o( GENEVA N. BRANDT. Deceased Social Security No. 372-32-4140. TAKE NOTICE; On March 20. 1986 al 9.00 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigon. before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Betty Green for com­ mencement of proceedings In the above estate matter, for the appointment of herself as Per­ sonal Representative of the Estate, for a determination of heirs of the deceased, that the Will of the deceased be admit­ ted to Probate, and that claims against the eslate be deter­ mined. Creditors arn hereby notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, personally or by mall, to both the personal representative and to the Court on or before May 20. 1986. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to persons appearing of record to be entitled. March 3. 1986 Belly Green 1837 East Grand River Portland. Ml 48875 David A. Dimmers (P12793) DIMMERS B McPHILUPS 220 South Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 (3-13) • Jewelry Repair • Watch Repair • Engraving 122 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan i“ “ CLYDESMfTH - TREEMAN : Dowling, Michigan ij i I I Expert Tree & Stump Removal Trimming & Cabling > — We do the complete job — $ 55’ High Range • Fully insured Workman's Compensation Phone 721-3318 or 962-7854 • 24 HRS. 1 I —Banfield — L—,,55,t™,s*d°utandsave! < �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 13.1936- Page 7 40th Annual Senior Girls Tea held College dean shares some tips for success By Elaine Gilbert Choice, commitment and caring are the three key ingredients for achieving surress That was the theme of the message given to Hastings High School senior girls last week by Dr. B. Margaret Voss, dean of students at Davenport College. Voss was the keynote speaker at the 40th annual Senior Girls Tea, hosted by the Hastings Women s Club and held Friday at the Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall. Nearly 200 seniors and their mothers plus club members were present for the event. "I believe that if you think carefully, learn all you can and make the right choices, you will experience success," said Voss. "Now, I’m not saying you’re not going to experience failures because of some choices. But, don’t be afraid to fail. Choose to learn from those failures and then go on," she added. "If you make a commitment and give it your very best, you will experience success. And if you really care — really deeply care — and show it lovingly, in as many ways as you can, and sincerely mean it, you will ex­ perience success,’’ Voss tokl the audience. She asked the group to think of spelling the word success with three “C’s," representing choice, commitment and caring which she labeled as the three key factors. “We really need to think about success in all aspects of life, not just one,” Voss said. Those areas include career, a love relationship, home, family and children. Concerning choice, she said, “you need to be in control, making the decisions." Planning is important when making choices, whether it’s a spending plan or a plan to manage your time. “Now that you’re graduating and going out into the world, be sure you have a good plan," Voss said. She also encouraged the seniors to con­ tinue their education after high school graduation by attending school at least one night a week. "And it’s that way that I got all my higher education," said Voss who holds a doctorate in higher education administration, an educational specialist degree in student personnel administration, and a master’s degree in counseling and guidance besides a bachelor’s degree in religious education. Choice of friends is very important, she stressed. “It's important to select the type of friends that are going to be best for you and for your friends — positive friends, sensitive friends, caring friends, friends with high standards. And compare them with negative attitudes and how they will pull you down and they will diminish your creative spirit." In speaking of commitment, Voss said, “to be successful in career, relationships, or in life, you must make a commitment — a commitment in which you put your whole self in, something you believe in or someone greater than yourself.” One of the most important relationships is the one with your parents, she told the group, saying that both parties must be willing to give and take and communicate. “They (parents) will be your friends for life." To the students whose parents are involved in divorce or separation, Voss advised, “Do not get involved with their problem. It is Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF CALHOUN CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE Dr. B. Margaret Voss, dean of students at Dav­ enport College, gave advice on achieving success to Hastings senior girls at the annual tea. theirs. I've counseled a number of young adults who have fallen, who have gone to pieces in grief over the separation, divorce of parents. It's their problem. Continue to love them both and they will continue to love you...Sure you will be sad, sure it's going to hurt, but don't take sides and don't play games...You have the love of both and you can go on...Proceed with your life." For her final point on the topic of com­ mitment, Voss said, “Recognize that there is a God. Be committed to God. How you worship, how you express yourself is per­ sonal. That's up to you... "Think, feel, learn and decide on your basic beliefs and remain firm and faithful to them because they will carry you through.” On the topic of caring, she said, “caring is crucial to life. We can begin by doing something for someone else. It’s always a good feeling..." Voss said she is concerned at the number of teenagers who are ending their lives by committing suicide and wonders why this is happening. She said her own theory is that “they want to be loved and cared about. They want their parents and their brothers and sisters to really listen to them. We live such busy lives and busy time frames. We're speeding through life," Voss said, adding that more family time should be spent just talking and listening to each other. She said teenagers also need to experience genuine caring among their friends, their peer group, and not just maintain surface expressions of- interest in each other.Prior to Voss’ talk, a fashion show was presented, featuring spring and summer garments from Style Line, Mode O'Day, LeeAnn Shoppe, and The Other Place. Caroline Dimmers and her daughter, Martha, served as narrators. Nancy Gaylor and Bev Jordon were the winners in a drawing for floral centerpieces. Ruth MiUer and Linda Lincolnhol were tea committee co-chairmen. Charlotte Heath (right), vice president of the Hastings Women's Club, chats with the guest speaker, B. Margaret Voss, Ph.D., after the program. File No. 86-59682-IE Estate of FLORENCE B. CLAP­ PER a/k/a FLORENCE BELLE CLAPPER. deceased. Social Security No. 366-07-4321. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSON Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the following: The decedent, whose lost known address was 516 Broad­ way. Middleville. Ml 49333 died 1/7/86. An instrument doled 6/980 has been admitted as the will of the deceased along with a codicil dated 11/15/83. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against tha estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice, or four months after the claim becomes due, which­ ever is later. Claims must be presented to the independent personal representative: Cynthia R Kelton. 215 Burr Street. Battle Creek, AM 49015. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to It. Ronald A. Lebeuf (P24922) 1211 Comerica Building Battle Creek. Ml 49017 968-3857 (3-13) Position Opening COMMUNITY EDUCATION COORDINATOR Casual part-time, 10 to 15 hours per week (may vary) evening hours will be required. Responsibilities: Develop, coordinate and/ or teach classes in smoking cessation, weight management, stress management, CPR, etc. for Pennock Hospital service area Send resume to: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT Pennock Hospital 1009 W. Green St., Hastings, Ml 49058 - NO PHONE CALLS — REPUBLICAN W PARTY of BARRY COUNTY Box 22, Hastings Michigan 49058 <eOQ \ T 1 J ’86 and Soaring Barry County Lincoln Tribute Friday, March 21 • 7:30 p.m. MIDDLEVILLA INN • M-37 North Edge of Middleville Ym are cordially invited to attend the ... BARRY COUNTY LINCOLN TRIBUTE Our Guest of Honor and Featured Speaker PETER SECCHIA Nitkxul Commllfwnun, Republican National Committee (also featuring a Special Mystery Guest) _ and _. A Wine and Cheese Reception for... CONGRESSMAN PAUL HENRY ... at 6:00 p.m. preceding the dinner. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL Elizabeth Underwood 945-4303, Clare Goylnga 623-2738, Vicki Jerkatia 795-7389 or Jan Geiger 387-4459 DONATIONS (Separate Checks Please) Lincoln Tribute • *15” Per Person Hastings graduating seniors Shawn Smith, Susie Satterfield, and Ann Gaylor line up for refreshments at the tea. Call.... BARRY COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Wine and Cheese • *5“ Per Person (Owntrs of R»mir>d»r L Bonrrnrl HENRY FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE Convenient parking and entrance at rear ot. building. (616) 945-9554 Get Your Checking Account on the Right Track! Caroline Dimmers (right) and her daughter, Martha, were the narrators of a fashion show of spring and summer garments from local shops. The show was part of the annual tea for senior girls and their mothers. Probation violators given jail sentences Among those who attended the 40th Annual Senior Girls Tea, sponsored by the Hastings Women’s Club, were these moms and daughters (from left) Sue Halstead, Karen Halstead, Nancy Norris and Janet Norris. Delton schools earn North Central Assoc. Accreditation Delton Kellogg High School has been recommended for full accreditation by the North Central Association. Superintendent Dr. John Sanders said he is extremely pleased that the school has been accepted by the NCA. . "This school is 50-years old and this is the first time we've been accredited by North Central,” Sanders said, adding that a pat on the back goes to the high school staff and the board of educat'oa . NCA accreditation is a step higher than Delton's previous University of Michigan accreditation, he had noted Last,mon^. Sanders reported to school board members at Monday 's meeting that he had received * letter from the state committee Delton did not have any vlolallo^J ,d,^" been recommended for full accred.tation The formalities of Delton's admission into NCA will be finalized in late March, he said. To gain NCA accreditation, a steering committee, cahired by Delton teacher William Darling, had spent more than a year compiling a “self-study" of all aspects of the local school. As part of the NCA process, a team of professional educators spent two and onehalf days at Delton high school this week for an on-site evaluation which will include suggestions to map a plan of improvement The visitation team's report is expected to be received in six-weeks. Sanders has commented that the NCA process provides an excellent opportunity to measure the quality of Delton’s programs against objective standards of other JCA schools in Michigan and 19-other states. Two men were given jail terms in Barry County Circuit Court Friday for violating probation. Sentenced were Shelbyville resident Clifton Holmes and Hastings resident Homer A. Randall. Holmes, of 85118th Ave., failed to show up for his probation appointments for eight months, the prosecution said. He was con­ victed of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle. He received an additional two years’ probation Friday for the violation and was confined in Barry County Jail for nine months on work release. Randall was given a year's term in the Barry County Jail for leaving the state for two years while he was on probation. Randall. 25, of 4507 Goodwill Road, was serving probation for cashing a $72 check that didn’t belong to him. a forgery con­ viction, when he left Michigan to go to Texas, he testified earlier.. At his sentencing Friday, Judge Shuster was asked not to give Randall a jail sentence by defense attorney Michael McPhillips. McPhillips said that since Randall left for Texas he hadn't been in any trouble. He learned to be a seismographic field technician. McPhillips said, and was plan­ ning on attending Kellogg Community College for an associate's degree in that field. McPhillips said Randall left Michigan to go to Texas to take a job. and "while this doesn't excuse him. it does show he was attempting to work in society rather than live off it,” McPhillips argued. In other action, the court authorized the expenditure of $300 for a psychiatric evaluation for Gary M. Englerth. Englerth, 31, of 7131 Lawrence Road. Nashville, is accused of stealing a van His case is set for a jury trial May 12. James F. Ernsberger, 21, of 116 3rd Street, Battle Creek, pled guilty to breaking into an unoccupied dwelling. He'll be sentenced March 21. And Betty J. Mayberry, 28, of 486 Mid­ dleville Road, pled guilty to attempted ut­ tering and publishing for signing her name to and cashing a Friend of the Court check belonging to a neighbor. She also pled guilty to two counts of “no­ account checks" for writing two checks to the Big Wheel without having an account at the bank. Sentencing was scheduled for March 21. Delton millage, continued from page 3 Based on fiscal projections, a millage increase would not be needed for at least twoyear years if enrollment forcasts hold true and if the state continues its current level of funding, he said. Sanders did stress that he could not guarantee that a millage request would not be needed within the next five years. “The best I can see is two-years down the road and that’s pushing it,” he said. The deadline to register to vote in the annual election is 5 p.m. Monday, May 12. Concerning a rumor, Sanders said it is not true that the board was considering asking voters to approve separate millage to pay for bus transportation for students. “There has never been any indication from this board of wanting to do away with 'funding) transportation...That would be a last resort (in financially distressed times). The board is committed to insuring that kids get here safely and soundly...it’s a solid part of our program.” he said. Now, No Cost Checking can be yours at the National Bank of Hastings When you keep a minimum balance < 4 $300 00 in v hit C becking At count, vou may write your monthly checks .it no further cost An excellent arrangement for both Personal and Business ('heck Writers If your balance should drop below the required minimum in any month, only the small charge of $3 00 will be assessed Derail High-Cost Checking with Our Low-Cost Plan �Pages- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, March 13,1986 Charlotte ends Saxon cage season with authority, 90-55 by Steve Vedder Charlotte's basketball team obviously doesn’t believe in taking prisoners, and after Tuesday night's impressive 90-55 shellacking of Hastings, there weren't many prisoners to round up anyway The Orioles, fresh from a 107-54 drubbing of Mason in the district finals 4 days earlier, didn't miss a beat in slamming the un­ dermanned Saxons in the first round of the regionals at a packed Lansing Eastern Fieldhouse. Whatever chance Hastings < 10-13) had of staging an upset of the powerful Orioles (22­ 3) disappeared into the spring night in the waining minutes of the first quarter. The Saxons, trailing only 84 midway hrough the period, were outscored 14-5 over the next 5 minutes and Charlotte's only concern then was if they'd play Grand Rapids Northview or Ionia in Friday's finals, “We didn't get off real well." said Hastings coach Penny O'Mara of the opening period "We needed that and we just didn't do it We were a little tight. "Charlotte is a good team. (Jerry) Visscher scored when they needed it in the third period and (Steve) Ernst played well too.” Ernst, Charlotte's 6-foot-l senior guard and a bonafide all-star candidate, tossed in 29 points and Visscher. the Orioles' 6-foo(-5 senior forward, added 19. Ernst and Visscher would consistently come up with the key basket whenever the Saxons would begin to make a run. For example, when the Saxons, led by 3 straight field goals by Mike Karpinski, had pared the lead to only 24-17 with 4:51 left in the second quarter. Ernst and Visscher led a 17-8 spurt which gave Charlotte a 41-25 halftime lead. The second half was all downhill for the Saxons, as the closest they could get was 57­ 34 with 4 minutes to go in the third period. Charlotte, which earned a Capital Circuit co­ championship with Okemos and which later downed the Chieftains in the districts, out­ scored Hastings 28-16 in the period to lead 69­ 42 by the end of the period. Statistically, Hastings needed an out­ standing shooting game to slip past the Orioles and that just wasn’t to be. Hastings missed 9 of its first 11 field goals and hit only 36 percent (24-o<-66) from the field for the game. Charlotte, meanwhile, hit 55 percent (34-of66) of its shots and consistently found itself with the easier shot than Hastings. "We didn’t have a good shooting night." acknowledged O’Mara. "We got the shots we wanted, we just didn’t make them." Turnovers were another key to the game. Even though the stats were somewhat similar — Hastings had 2 more, 18-16 — Charlotte was able to capitalize on the Saxon miscues. “The only difference was ours went for easy baskets for them,” said O’Mara. Individually, Mike Brown and Andy Jenkins scored 12 points each to lead Hastings. Brown and Jenkins, who combined to average 34 points per game this season, were neld to a basket each in that first quarter when Charlotte jumped to a 22-9 lead. Ten of Jenkins’ 12 points came in the second half while Brown, who eventually fouled out, was held to 8 first half points. Dan Willison added 9 points and Karpinski finished with 8. Sports Certified trainer a bonus or necessity in prep sports? by Steve Vedder and the Associated Press While mulling over the advantages of hiring certified trainers, today’s high schools are attempting to fight soaring liability costs in several other ways, says Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski. Because of high jury awards in cases of Hastings’ Mike Brown (24) tosses In a basket despite the best efforts of a Charlotte player. The 90-55 Oriole wins ends the Saxon season at 10-13. injured high school athletes and rising medical costs, many physicians have had to withdraw their services from high school sports programs. Athletic directors are aware o. ‘hat trend and are taking measures to combat it, says Karpinski. “We're more aware than years ago,” says Karpinski of liability insurance claims. “We try to be aware of every situation so that we can protect ourselves.” Since the late 1970s, Hastings has had no athletic trainer which isn’t all that unusual at the high school level because only about 50 percent of Michigan schools — largely Class A schools or the ones nearest major universities — have certified trainers. Karpinski fully realizes the importance of having a trainer available to Saxon athletic teams, but doesn't expect one to be hired within the forseeable future. “There’s no question of the value of a trainer, especially in certain sports One would be invaluable.” says Karpinski. "If you can get an athlete back on his feet, the stronger a team will be." Otho Davis, executive director of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and head trainer for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, says the association is currently compiling a survey of the nation's secondary school districts and believes about 15 percent of them now hire certified trainers. Davis estimates 90 percent of the nation's high school athletes still get only minimum athletic health care protection beyond that kids.’’ Because a certified trainer is not available at this time, Hastings takes other measures by having a physician, usually Dr. James Atkinson, in attendance at varsity football games. Karpinski calls Atkinson “a con­ sultant" who checks on Saxon athletes on a regular basis and recommends rehabilitation, treatments, etc. "We’re very fortunate that he is so in­ terested in the kids and that he'll look at them and give recommendations,” said Karpinski of Atkinson. Accolades pour in for late Delton athlete Available from — TRIAD CATV by Steve Vedder He was a former high school athlete who was turning into a promising coach, and now to the utter disbelief of friends, family and co-workers, he’s gone. In the time it takes to step in front of a car, Kurt Niebauer's life ended at 24 years of age last Saturday night. After spending much of the day playing basketball, Niebauer. of 11313 Oak Drive, Pelton, was struck by a car at 8:07 p.m. on his way to Peter’s Place in downtown Delton. ... for those subscribers, who have any of these premium services. THE DISNEY CHANNEL provided by volunteer physicians on game days. That lack of care is responsible for time­ loss injuries to 800,000 junior high and high school athletes every year — 100,000 of which are serious, says Davis. Davis says certified trainers educated in such subjects as anatomy, physiology and kinesiology can help alleviate that situation. "As a trainer, you always want to prevent \he injuries before you have to take care of hem,’’ he explained. Davis cites figures compiled by Fred Muehler of the University of North Carolina showing that 37 players were either killed or permanently paralyzed in high school football alone in one recent year. In lieu of hiring a trainer, Karpinski says the athletic department has taken several steps to monitor treatment and prevention of injuries. For example, the Hastings Athletic Boosters bought 5 physical fitness films on topics ranging from the conditioning and prevention of injuries to emergency procedures, drugs and diet. Hastings coaches are required to sev the films, said Karpinski. Plus Karpinski said Hastings coaches are encouraged to attend coaching clinics for procedures on new techniques which may help cut down on the number of injuries. Hastings has a black and white procedure to follow after an athlete has been injured. First, the coach fills out an injury form which is kept on film and which records the time of the injury, the activity, how it hap­ pened and the condition of the athlete. If the athlete goes under the care of a doctor after being examined, he isn't eligible to play untilt he physician has cleared him. In addition, Karpinski said the school system goes to great pains in keeping its equipment up to date and in good repair. "We use good equipment and all of those (aforementioned) things are things we like to do to cut down on injuries,” said Karpinski. "Injiriesareoneof our biggest concerns. We want to make it as safe as possible for our HBG> HOME KA Office* ^--948-2600 Kurt Niebauer Continued on next page— Hastings' Andy Jenkins (22) scores two of his 12 points In Tuesday's 90-55 loss to Charlotte. ’ f Sports• • • at a glance by Sieve Vedder No headlines for him He can be found perched at the end of the bench, feet spread apart, elbows resting on his knees, head nestled between his hands. His alert eyes are diverted to the court a few feet in front of him, but occasionally the youngster steals a glance in the direction of his coach hoping to see the man signaling for him to come sit beside him. Unfortunately, the latter doesn't happen to Wayne Oom with all that much regularity. For every one Mike Brown in the sport of high school basketball there are 10 Wayne Ooms — youngsters who love the game as much as the so-called “stars,” but, who if they see 5 minutes of playing time a game, they’re doing well. Look at the case of Oom, for instance. He’s been in the Hastings basketball system since junior high days, but even when he played freshmen and jayvee ball Oom never ranked higher than a third guard. This season he’s played in only about half of the Saxons’ 23 games, never seeing more than 4-5 minutes of court time per bailgame. And it’s not like Oom is devoid of athletic talents either. Last fall he was an all-slate cross country runner while as a sophomore he finished third in the mile and second in the two-mile in the Twin Valley league track meet — all of which makes sitting through a basketball season all the more a Herculean task. "At times it’s difficult,” admitted the extremely personable Oom before a Saxons' practice this week. “It gets frustrating. So you just try to set per­ sonal goals and be happy with what you're doing. “I know in the back of my mind that track season is coming so it doesn't really bother me that much." Oom realizes he is playing behind a talented trio of guards in Mike Brown, Andy Jenkins and Mike Karpinski. Two of those ballplayers average in double figures while the third one is probably the best defensive player on the team. The role. then, that is left to Oom is to bump heads with the starters so that they can improw their respective games. It may be a thankless task but. as any coach knows, it’s a key one. "I play because! like to play — that’s why I'm out here," said Oom. “You have to play your role and my role is to keep the starters ready. Our second siring works to be tough in practice so the starters can be better and lately that's been working because we’ve won 9 of our last 13." Oom said sitting through the actual games are the hardest part of the entire ordeal. He knows the odds are Hastings coach Denny O’Mara probably won’t use him in tight games, but just in case Oom has to prepare himself. “You try to know what’s going on in case I do get in," said Oom. "I watch our offense and their defense and vice versa." In all honesty despite the lack of playing time, Oom has still had his moments in the sun. For example, against Harper Creek Oom had been in the game no longer than 30 seconds when a Beaver player exploded at an official’s call and was immediately slapped with 3 technicals. O’Mara chose Oom to shoot the free throws and the 5-foot-7 junior guard proceeded to sink 3-of-4. He later added 2 more free throws for a season-high 5 markers. He’s also played nearly 2 full quar­ ters in the 2 games against Twin Valley league champ Coldwater. “Mainly because we were getting blown out though," smiled Oom. The thought of quitting or not even going out for the team in the first place probably would have occured to many players, but not Oom. "1 wouldn't quit during the season, no matter what." said Oom. "It does get frustrating sometimes, but I'll still carry out the season because I still have fun." O'Mara said in today's society the emphasis is placed on being a star and getting one’s name splashed throughout the headlines. What is more important, though, to a basketball team is everybody on the squad knowing and carrying out their respective roles. O’Mara wishes he could play all 12 of his players, but since a high school basketball game only consists of 32 minutes, not everybody is going to get an equal chance of playing "It’s important that players like Wayne play hard in practice even though he knows he’s not going to play in the game,” said O’Mara "If it weren’t for people like him we'd never be ready to play. People who sit don’t get the credit, but they’re still im­ portant.” O'Mara said a basketball team consists ot far more than 5 sutlers and 7 otho-" players A true team is made up of 12 individuals all pulling in the same direction for the same goal "Bad attitudes can take a solid team and make it less than that.'' said O Mara. "A team needs a good attitude, not just in the lops or S players A lol goes into winning besides talent. Despite his playing time. Wayne Oom is a perfect example of that. �Bowling Results Middle Villa Lanes Thur. Midnight Mixed Pinheod* EZ Pickup. High Roller* More Beer PWK Hommer City loti Coll Misfits. .. .27-21 27-21 .27-21 23 25 20 28 No Nome*Z"~""* 15%.31'% HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... D Mug ridge 205-572 J, McOlom Id 517: J. Morbl. 512: H. 20b N. Wilion 206 528: C. Sproguo 529. R. Cole 526. Tues. Mixed Four D s 8 J Formula Realty Hastings Fiber Glos*. .~ZZZ Halifax Snowplowing lewis Realty. ’’’’’’ Woodland SalesZZ Marshs Refrigeration .. Skedgell Well Drilling. Z’ZZ." 24-12 .23-13 22-14 .20-16 16-20 Cascode Home Improvement Kent Oil J.G. Stock Form 6642 Matthew* Riverview Hair Core Center.................................. Hecker Agency Hastings Bowl 56 52 Circle Inn .52 56 Grovel les Market D.J. Electric Nashville Auto Reminder Lyon* Excavating .43-65 Pioneer Apt* Farrell* Heating Medico) Core Facility. HIGH GAMES AND SERIES B. Thomason 184 478 J. Appelmon 190; S. Jackson 195; J. Gardner 184-526; L. Ellison 185; D. Sndyer 191; C. Miller 164; C. Hartwell 201; M. Scramlin 195; E. Cuddahee 169; B. Lumbert 153; R. Perry 218; J. Wilde 151417; M. Garmber 197-529; E. Ulrich 181-520; A. Lethcoe 174; J. Richardson 216; F. Nicewonder 171-476; T. Loftus 166; J. Elliott 166-449; 8. Wilkins 188; P. McKelvey 144; B. Fritz 183; J. Skedgell 191. Riverbend Travel Moore Sales 13 23 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES MEN R. Eaton 184 T Eaton 198-515. J. Schre.ner 189. J Warren 181. O. *" Go,p<r ’9’-52O: R. House 2» 579; D H° m°n 181; D' Ev,r,M ,73; B- "«’hru« HIGH GAMES AND SERIES WOMEN ... J. Eaton 454; V. Longford 135; D. Slovinski 164; P. Warren 140; V. Tolle* 474, c. Fokoner 185-475; I. Ruthruff 183F. Ruthruff 175. Rec. No. 3 Bob* Service Mon. 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J747 Alflen's Assoc.................................. .........................54-50 Hair Care Center.............................. ........................ 54-50 M 8 Ms................................................ ........................ 52-52 Welton's Inc....................................... ........................ 49-55 Nashville locker.............................. ........................ 49-55 Gillons Const.................................... ........................ 48-56 Varney's Stables.............................. ......................... 47-57 Hondy * Shirt*. .45%-58% Avenue Pub.... .... .33’4-70% HIGH GAMES M. Snyder 199; S. Vondenburg 193; B. Whiticor 195. B Blakeley 201; O. Gil Ion* 203 N Taylor 192; V. Service 188; F. Schneider 169; K. Beckr 190; M. Swift 206; N. Hummel 170; B. Joppie 169; J. Gardner 180; B. Johnson 148; K. Hanford 174; S. Lambert 167; R. Mize 166: J. Sonsinclnclo 154; D. Burn* 164; C. Trumbull 140. HIGH SERIES... M, Sndyer 547; S. VonDenburg 528; S. VonDenburg 527; B. Whiticar 531; B. Blakeley 507; O. Gillons 502; N. Taylor 494; V. Service 473; F. Schneider 475; K. Becker 459. .64 % -43% 63-45 .59%-48% 52-56 51% -56% 51-57 4840 47% 40% Trowbridge Service4741 Girrboch*4543 Allien 8 Assoc42%-65% HIGH GAMES AND SERIES S. Nelson 197 532; * Gordan ski 184. B Anders 180 M Snyder 212: M. Ingram 166; 0. Snyder 180-500. I. Cole 166. R Price 201-525; E. Johnson 172; P. Croninger 178. D. Kelley 200-538; P. Czinder 168; V. Powers 162; B. Jones 173; G. Marsh 172; S. Kellay 177; J. Green 170; S. Trowbridge 180; B. Johnson 162; K. Hanford 186; K. Schwennesen 183. M. Kill 165. SPLITS CONVERTED... P. Snyder 6-7-10; C. Allen 2-8-10; S. Kellay 6-7-10; B. Hanford 8-5-10; 5-10. Thursday Twisters Andrus ,58%-41% ..54%-45% Hosting* Auto. Heating. .54% 45% Hostings Mutual Hasting* Bowl .51% 48% Bum* Refrigeration. ..5I%48% Shamrock 5149 Mini Chomp* 49-51 4749 Fun Time Gal* MC Sporting Good*. ..40%-59% J 8 M Service ..........39-61 HIGH GAMES... P. Guy 168: D. Cole 134. P. Lake 165; J. Smith 185; K. Forman 169; C. Allen 160; P. Wright 132; P. Koop 190: G. Wil»on 172; 8. Kruko 140: D. Norton 146: B. Bowman 168; F. DeLoat 162. HIGH SERIES... B. Hathaway 232-539; D. Kelley 235-563; N. LaJoye 165-436; M. Bellon 178-470; N. Taylor 197-525; K. Foul 178-454; B. Steele 168-435; P. Guy 199-467; S. Cole 168-469; W. Barker 156-424; M. Bennett 191-547; C. Hawkin* 172-447; C. Hurless 154-430; J. Gosper 201-535; K. Mower 177-495; M. Snyder 182-463. Thur*. Angels Youth Indoor Soccer - There will be no Saturday morning indoor soccer on Satur­ day, March 22. Games will resume on Saturday, March 29. Family Fun Nite - On Friday, March 14, from 6:45-8:45 p.m. at the Hastings High School Gym, the YMCA and Youth Council in cOujunction with the.staff, of SouUjeasicra* school, will offer a fun nite for the entire family. The program is open to any family (children must be accompanied by at least one adult). The cost is $2 per family and crafts cost 2S cents. Activities will include volleyball, basketball, rollerskating (bring your own skates) and old time movies. For more information, contact the YMCA at 945­ 4574. Outdoor Soccer-The YMCA-Youth Council are now taking registrations for the spring and fall outdoor soccer program. The spring season started on May 3 and ends on June 7 (No meeting on May 24). The fall program will start on Sept. 20 and end on Oct. 18. The program is open to any boy or girl who will be in the following grades in the fall of 1986: Kindergarten thru 8lh grade. Those who are presently in the 8th grade may play in the spring then in the fall participate in the high school varsity program. This year there will be a special league for girls only in the 5-6 grade and in the 7-8 grade league Games will lx? played on Saturday mornings at Tyden Park and at Northeastern School. The cost of the program is $15 and includes participation for both seasons, a team shirt, a patch (for the fall) and a certificate for the spring. Scholarships are available upon request. To participate all players are required to return the registration form that your child brought home from school. Ad­ ditional forms can be obtained from the YMCA or your schools principals off’ce. Registrations must be returned to the YMCA office no later than March 22. Those registering after the deadline will be put on a waiting list until space is available and will have to supply their own T-shirt. Send registrations to520E. Francis, Hastings. For more information contact the YMCA at 945­ 4574. Bodyworks: Mini Sesson - Beginning the week of March 17 and continuing for three weeks until April 4, the YMCA will be starting a mini session for the newest aerobic program to hit Hastings. Bodyworks is a coed fitness program developed by the Grand Rapids YMCA and is designed to achieve total fitness. The program consists of a balance between cardiovascular, fitness, muscular strength, and endurance, and muscle flexability. Bodyworks classes are a follow the leader type of format to be followed at your own pace. Classes will be held Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Northeastern gym from 6-7 p.m., and on Tuesday from 9:15-10:15 a.m. at the Jr. High East Gym. and Thursdays at the UAW Hall on Woodland Ave. from 9:15-10:15 a m. The cost for the three week program is $12. There will also be a Saturday Class from 9-10 a.m. on March 29, at the Jr. High Study Hall. To register, send your name with the check to the YMCA office, 520 E. Francis, Hastings. Be sure to indicate what class you may frequent most. If you have any questions or need additional information, call Debbie at 3674857 Of thexYMCA_ al «M54574. High School Spring Outdoor Soccer - Any boy who is in the 9-12 grade and would like to participate in the YMCA-Youth Council’s Spring Outdoor Soccer Prgram should pick up a registration form at the YMCA Office. The cost for the spring program is $15 and participation includes a team shirt. Teams will practice and play games during the spring. The program begins in May and will end in early June. Registrations must be returned to the YMCA no later than March 22. Scoreboard Adult Indoor Soccer Standing* Gold Green Red Block White 10 GAME RESULTS... Red 4 vs. White 2; Green 5 Tan 3; Gold 3 vs. Block 1. Adult Indoor Soccer Standing* Rowdies Cosmo* Kongoroos.................. Soccers......................... Sting Surfers 0 3/4 Grade League MSU Penn Slate Western Michigan UCLA Indiana......................... GAME RESULTS... 5/6 Grades • Sling 5 v*. Kangaroo* 1; Rowdies 2 vs. Cosmos 1; Soccers 8 vs. Surfers 2. 3/4 Grades • Michgan 4 vs. Indiana 0: MSU 5 vs. Western 4: Penn. State 1 vs. UCLA 2. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ThA Citv of Hastings, Michigan will receive hide at the office of the Director of Public Ser­ vices. 102 South Broadway, 40058 until 10:00 am., Friday, March 21 1986 tor the^emolition and removal of the Wock struc- । 121 North Church St rest. U'fhe City of Hastings reserves the right to reiect any and all bids. 1 MICHAEL KLOVANICH Director of Public Services McDonalds of Hostings53%-54% Formula Realty......................................................... .52-56 Formula Industries48-60 Hastings City Bonk 42%-65% HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... 8. Callihan 168; R. Haight 194; N. McDonald 157; P. Miller 164; K. Christopher 167; B. Neman 171; T. Daniesl 197; I. Tilley 212; D. Beadle 182; C. Brackett 154; S. Rose 180-521; D. Snyder 189; C. Dawe 159; S. Kellay 152; E. Cuddahee 157; F. Cuddahee 146. Thun. A.M, Keelers Apt* Lilly* Alley Mode O Day 59S Provincial No. I 51b Gi|lop|:Cpn*t............ ......................... Hummer^.,—— Russ'* Gal* Slow Poke* Provincial No. 2 Bosleys... Irene's Beauty Shop.... .43% Sister* ...32 GOOD GAMES... M. Dull 181; 5. Montague 149; N. Taylor 180; S. Beochmon 174; N. Hummel 162; H. Bell 124; J. Gasper 1B2; P. Service 173; S. Mogg 165; C. Stuart 181; A. Eaton 173; S. Peake 169; K. Forman 179. HIGH SERIES AND GAMES... S. VanDenBurg 204-575; S. VanDenBurg 196-506; S. Johnson 170-482; C. Howkins 170496; C. Quoda 126-368. YMCA sponsoring volleyball club The Hastings YMCA and Youth Council in conjunction with the Thomapple Volleyball Club will sponsor an open gyrn for Co-Ed Power Volleyball each Wednesday evening in the Junior High V.’est Gym. Play will begin March 19 and continue each Wednesday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. through the end of the school year, with the ex­ ception of spring break. Play is open to the public with both adults and high school students welcome. The format is in­ formal and players are welcome to come at anytime and play for any portion of the evening Instruction will be available for novice players but primary emphasis will be on actual play. For more in­ formation contact Brian Pufpaff, 945­ 3965. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a public hear­ ing on Monday, April 7, 1986 at 7:45 p.m. at the City Hall, Council Chambers in Hastings, Mich­ igan, on the proposed zoning amendment to Ar­ ticle XII Section 3.150 (2) to read as follows: No accessory building and no structure exceeding a height of thirty (30) inches shall be erected in any required front yard. Accessory buildings shall not exceed four­ teen (14) feet in total height nor have a sidewall in excess of ten (10) feet and shall be at least ten (10) feet from any dwelling and at least six (6) feet from any accessory building on the lot. This notice is given pursuant to the provision of Act 207, P.A. 192 i as amended. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk Jtochine Room... ....449 Oyome Room.... ...432 V|king .383% AAcDonald*.......... leftovers Wa OfficeZZZZZ™ZZZZ344% GAMES AND SERIES... B Hesteriy 211-533’ PARTS SPECIAL Now in Progress thru March 15th.. .57% -50% 57-51 ...56-52 ’ c,«°nnel1 518: A Dukes 203-511; R. Sanlnocen52 56 c,° 510: W. Birman 510. ...52-56 Little Brown Jug........................................................72-36 Pennock Hospital"^”...56-52 Words for the Vs Get Ready for Spring I Hastings Mfg. Co. Sign* Tire Service.... Bobs Resiouront Hasting* Bowl Champion Tax Service Mexican Connexion Art Meade Auto Soles S 8 Slitchery Hostings Flower Shop Dewey* Auto Body Valley Realty. Cinder Drugs. Michelob Dennis Hubei Triple A. County Seat lounge.... Former athlete dies, continued He was flown by helicopter to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, arriving there at 11:02 p.m. Twelve minutes later he died of severe head injuries, according to Bronson nursing supervisor Marsha Stevens. The driver of the automobile, driven by Michael E. Kane, 38, oi 11199 Cobb Road. Delton, was not issued a citation at the scene, out police have not decided at this point whether one will be issued. The accident is still being investigated by the Barry Township Police. McCowan, a longtime friend of Niebauer's, was taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, was treated for minor injuries, and released. Friends and co-workers of Niebauer's were stunned by the news of his death. He was born in Battle Creek and graduated from Delton in 1981 where he played basketball and was an all-KVA baseball player. Last winter he coached the Delton eighth grade basketball team after serving three years as a freshman assistant. He also played softball in the Delton's mens league. He formerly attended Kellogg Community College and for the past year had been employed by the Delton Locomotive Works. The accolades poured in for Niebauer from saddened co-workers and friends. “He was the highest caliber of person and he’ll be greatly missed," said Delton Athletic Director Randy Knowles of Niebauer. “He contributed greatly to Delton sports. “He was just an excellent young person. He was a good athlete while at Delton, but more important than that he was a fine young man." Knowles believed that a promising coaching career was well within Niebauer’s grasp, that youngsters seemed to respect and relate well to him. “He seemed to enjoy coaching," said Knowles. “He set a good example for kids and he had a lot of coaching potential." Niebauer's high school baseball coach, Paul Krajaic. echoed the sentiments of Knowles. He remembers Niebauer as the type of individual who was always cracking jokes and entertaining friends. “As a friend I will miss Kurt," said Krajaic. “He was a good solid starter on the basketball for two years, but his strong sport was baseball. "Chances are you wouldn’t be able to keep a straight face when you were with Kurt — he was quite a cutup." . He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Viola Niebauer of the Oak drive address, one sister, and four brothers. Memorial donations may be made to the Kurt Niebauer Athletic Memorial Fund. Good News For Brides-to-be. A Welcome Wagon Engagement visit is a perfect way to help plan your wedding. 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IM AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING PROVISIONS OF THE HASTINGS CITY CODE TO PRO­ VIDE FOP A DEFINITION OF RE­ CREATIONAL VEHICLE AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR REGULA­ TIONS GOVERNING THE STOR­ AGE OF RECREATIONAL VE­ HICLES WITHIN THE CITY OF HASTINGS. The City of Hastings Ordains: Article I. The following shall b« inserted as Section 3.10 (25a) of lhe Hastings City Code: 25(o)-Recrealicnal Vehicle: (1) a vehicular unit not exceed­ ing thirty-six (36) feet in over­ all length, eight (8) feet in width, or twelve (12) feet in overall height, when equipped for high­ way usage, which complies with one of the following specific vehicle types: (a) Camper Trailer - A folding or collapsible vehicular unit, without its own power designed oz a temporary living quarters for travel, camping, recreation, and vocation uses: which is lic­ ensed and registered for high­ way use. (b) Travel Trailer - A vehicular unit, without its own motive power, designed os a tempo­ rary living quarters for travel, camping, recreation, and vaca­ tion use; which is licensed and registered for highway use. (c) Truck Campur • A portable vehicular unit, without its own motive power, designed to be transported on a power vehicle as a temporary living quarters for travel, comping, recreation, and vacation use; and which in­ combination with the carrying vehicle; is licensed and regis­ tered for highway use. (d) Motor Home - A vehicular unit built on or as a part of a self­ propelled motor vehicle chassis, primarily designed to provide temporary living quarters for travel, camping, recreation, o-id vacation use; and which is lic­ ensed and registered for high­ way use. (e) Boat Trailer - A vehicular unit without it* own motive pow­ er. designed to transport a re­ creational water vessel for re­ creation and vocation use and which is licensed and registered for highway use. (f) Horse Trailer - A vehicular unit without it* own motive power designed primarily for the transportation of horse* and which, in combination with the lowing vehicle, is licensed and registered for highway use. (g) Utility Trailer - A vehicular unit without its own motive power designed and-or used for the transportation of all manner of motor vehicles, goods, or materials, which is licensed ond registered for highway use. Article II. The present Section 3.157 Trailer* contained in lhe Hastings City Code is hereby re­ pealed ond in place thereof the following is added: Section 3.157--Recreational Vehicle: (o) Any owner or leassee of a recreational vehicle as delined in this ordinance may park or store such vehicle in any Zoning District, subject to the follow­ ing: (1) Such recreational vehicle shall be maintained in a clean, well kept state so os not to de­ tract from the appearance of the surrounding area. (2) If such recreational vehicle is equipped with liquified gas containers, such containers shall meet the standards of either the Interstate Commerce Com­ mission or the Federal Deport­ ment of Transportation or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, as such standards exists on the date of passage hereof. (3) At no time shall such parked recreational vehicle be occupied or used for living, sleep­ ing. or housekeeping purposes except os provided In sub-porogroph (4) of this Section. (4) In any residential district if sholl be lawful for only non­ paying guests at a residence to occupy one recreational vehicle, parked subject to the provisions of this ordinance, for sleeping purposes only for a period not exceeding seventy-two (72) con­ secutive hours. The total number of days during which recrea­ tional vehicles may be occupied under this sub-section shall not exceed fourteen (14) in any cal­ endar year on lhe premises of a dwelling unit. (5) A recreational vehicle may be parked in lhe following man­ ner: (a) Inside any enclosed struc­ ture. (b) Outside in the side yard or in the rear yard, but under no circumstances shall the re­ creational vehicle be located closer than two (2) feel to any side or rear lot line. (c) Parking of recreational vehicles is permitted in front driveway or an oreo adjacent to the driveway provided all of the following conditions are met: (1) Space is not available in the side yard, or there is no reasonable access to either lhe side or rear yard; (A lot shall be deemed to hove reasonable access to the rear yard if terrain permits ond access can be had without substantial damage Io existing large trees or land­ scaping; A corner lot sholl nor­ mally be deemed to have rea­ sonable access to the rear yard.) (2) Inside parking is not pos­ sible. (3) The recreational vehicle may not extend over the public sidewalk or publicly owned right­ of-way. and (4) The unit is parked per pendicular to the front curb. (b) Notwithstanding the pro­ visions above, a unit may be parked anywhere on the pre­ mises during active loading or unloading for a time period not to exceed twenty-four hours. Use of electricity or propane fuel is permitted when necessary to prepare a recreational vehicle for use. Article III This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days alter publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Hastings, At a regular meeting ol lhe Hastings City Council on the 10th day of March. 1986 it was moved by Councilman Josperse ond seconded by Councilman Cusack that the above Ordinance be adopted. YEAS 8 NAYS0 ABSENT 0 I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by lhe Hastings City Council on March 10. 1986. (3-13) CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 1W AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XV A-l APARTMENT DISTRICT AN ORDINANCE amending Article XV A-l to Section 3.210 (1) of the Zoning Ordinance of the Chy of Hostings. THE CITY OF HASTINGS OR­ DAINS: 1. Section 3.210 (1) is hereby repealed. 2. Section 3.210 (1) is amended as follows: SeetiMi 3.210 |1|: Apartment dwellings of not more than eight (8) dwelling units subject to the provisions of Section 3.151 and 3.156. Groups of apartments in single ownership on one (I) par­ cel of land are permitted. The number of dwelling units per residential building may exceed eight (8) but not more Ihon twenty-four (24) If the Planning Commission, after public hear­ ing. determines that the pro­ posed use will not be injurious to the surrounding neighborhood and not contrary to the spirit ond purpose of this chapter. freciilars: The following pro­ cedure shall be required under this subsection: (a) Any application under this subsection sholl be made in writing to the Planning Com-. mission on forms furnished by lhe City and be accompanied by a total development plan of pro­ posed use. (b) The Planning Commission shall decide all applications with­ in forty-five (45) day* after the final hearing thereon. A cop*/ of tha Planning Commission's decision sholl be submitted to lhe applicant and to lhe build­ ing inspector. Such decision sholl be binding on the building in­ spector and observed by him ond he shall incorporate lhe terms and conditions of the same in the permit Io lhe applicant when­ ever a permit is authorized by lhe Planning Commission. (c) In approving any such application, the Planning Com­ mission may attach to some, conditions regarding the loca­ tion. design ond character of the buildings, parking and greenbelt areas within the project, and landscaping and such other treat­ ment reasonably necessary to carry out the intent ond spirit ol this chapter and pro'net lhe public interest. This Ordinance shall take effect on publication. Moved by Josperse. suppor­ ted by Miller that the abovu Ordinance be adopted os read. YEAS 8 NAYS0 ABSENT 0 I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that lhe above is a true copy of on Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on March 10. 1986. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (3’3) More news every week I Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 �Page 10— The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 13.1986 �Thursday. March 13- The Hastings Banner- Page 11 VILLAGE or NASHVILLE sistt: * Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry on Proposed Variance Permtta Nolice it hereby given fhol the Borry County Zoning Board ol Appeal* will conduct a public hearing on March 18. 1986 al 7:30 P.M. in lhe County Com­ missioners Room. 117 S. Brood­ way. Hosting*. Michigan. Cam Me. V-4-M Lowell Reynold*, (applicant) 7:30 P.M. Al this hearing, the following described property which gen­ erally lie* on Saddler Rd.. Shelbyville, will be considered a* lhe site for requesting a variance to place a 14 x 70 ft. 1980 H.U.D. approved mobile home. Commencing of lhe North 1/8Post of SW '4 of Section 17. T2N, R10W. thence S 89 deg. 01 mln. 10 sec. E 225.0 ft. to the place of beginning of this de­ scription, thence S 89 deg. 01 min. 10 sec. E 225.0 ft. thence S I deg. 00 mln. E 283.17 ft., thence N 89 deg. 01 mln. 10 tec. W 225.0 ft., thence N I deg 00 min. W 283.17 ft. to the place of beginning, being 1.46 acres. Orangeville Twp. CamHs-V-S-M Kort VanDerVeen. (applicant) 7:40 P.M. At this hearing, lhe following described property which gen­ erally lies on Boulter Rd.. Shel­ byville. will be considered as the site for requesting a variance to place a 14x70 fl. 1979 H.U.D. approved mobile home ond to erect on addition. Commencing at the South '/« post of Sec. 17. T2N. RI0W; thence N 89*28 43 V/. 1319.29 fl. to the South 1/8 post of the southwest *4 of said Sec. 17; thence N OI*0000"W. along the North and South 1/8 line of said southwest '/• a distance of 1375.86 ft. to the true place of begin­ ning; thence continuing N 0l*0000"w. along said 1/8 line 246.62 fl.: thence S 87*57 XE. 327.36 ft. to a traverse line ot Orangeville Creek; thence S 26*42‘47"E. along said traverse line 280.91 ft. to the end ol said traverse line; thence N 8T57XW. 449.41 fi. to the pkxe of beginning, including all land* between said traverse line and the wclers ol Orangeville Creek. Containing 2.19 acre* of land mo»e. or les*. Subject to on easement for public highway purpose* over the Westerly 33 ft. thereof, ond any other ease­ ments or restriction of record. Orangeville Twp. CamNa. V-6-86 Robert & Joan VonderWeg (applicant) 7:50 P.M. At this hearing, lhe following described property which gen­ erally lies ot 1415 N. Chorlton Pork Rd.. Hostings, will be con­ sidered os lhe site for reques­ ting a variance to operate a craft store in on existing pole building. Sec 2. T3N. R8W. port of S %. NW '/., SE ’/. 17.5 acre*. Hos- George H. Brown, (applicant) 8:00 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gen orally lies ot 2049 N. Broad­ way (M-43). Hostings, will bo considered a* the site for re­ questing a variance to operate a day core center for children and adults, run by Pennock Hos­ pital in the existing building* (i.c. old retail store and house). Commencing ol the Southeast corner ol Sec 31. T4N, R8W, thence West thirty rods, thence North sixteen rods, thence East thirty rocs, thenco South sixteen rods to tie place ol beginning. Charlton Twp Cam No. V 8-86 Reva Baley, (applicant) 8:10P.M. Al this hearing, the following described property which gen­ erally lies at 2062 Carlton Cen­ ter Rd.. Freepori. will be con­ sidered os the site for requesting a variance to place a 12 x 60 ft. or larger H.U.D. oppro-ed mobile home for aged parent on same parcel as house. Port ol lhe Northwest '4 ol the Northwest '4 ol Sec. 22. T4N, R8W. Commencing at the North­ west corner of said Sec. 22; thence South 13 rod*, thence Eost 39 rods; thence North 13 rods; thunce West Io beginning. Ex. com. ol NW cor. Sec. 22. the E 100 It.. S 13 rod* W 100 It.. N to beg. Carlton Twp. Cam Ne. V MS Mark Leep. (applicant) 8:20 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gen­ erally Iles of Boulter Rd.. Shelby­ ville. will be considered a* the site for requesting a variance to place a 12 x 60 ft. or larger H. U.D. approved mobile home. Commencing al the South '/» post ol Sec. 17. T2N. RI0W; thence N 89*28’43~W, 1319.29 ft. to the South 1/8 post of the southwest '/, of said Sec. 17; thence N 01*0000 W. along the North and South 1/8 line of sold Southwest *4 a distance of 636.00 ft. to the true place of begin­ ning; thence continuing N 01*0000~W. along said 1/8 line 246.62 ft.; thence S 89*31 XE. 297.14 ft.; thence S 0)*02‘34"E. 246 62 ft.; thence N 89*31X"W. 297.32 ft. to the place of beginning. Containing I. 68 acres of land more or les*. Subject to on easement for public highway purposes over the Westerly 33 ft. thereof, ond any other easements or re­ striction* ol record. Orange­ ville Twp. All of the above described property being located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon a vari­ ance request either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and ploce. The variance applications are available for public inspection ot the Barry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broacwoy. Hos­ tings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 A M. to 5:00 P.M - Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Planning Office at 948­ 4830 lor further information. Norvol E. Thaler. Clerk Barry County (3-13) CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING - MARCH 5. 1986 — Board Member* present; James. Bradley. Cappon. Ed­ wards. Deputy Clerk Bedford. Zoning Adm Hammond. Also present Pat Shorpe. Norma Whllker ond Mr & Mrs. Warren Craft. Approved minutes of February 5. 1986 meeting. Received reports of Treasurer and Zoning Administrator Unanimous roll coll vote ap­ proving payment of voucher* 43830 thru 43850. Adjournment al 8:12 P.M. Barbara Bedford. Deputy Clerk Attested toby: Supervisor Edwards (3-13) �Page 12— The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 13,1986 re a arid — Mason Tobias Anna Krebs Rogers Caryl Irving Bowman CHARLOTTE - Anna (Dolly) Krebs Rogers, 92, of Charlotte, formerly of Lake Odessa died Saturday, March 8, 1986 at her home, Mrs. Rogers was born on August 18,1894 in Chicago, the daughter of John and Anna <Elise) Nelson, and attended scnools there. She married Cecil Krebs on Jan. 1,1911 in Woodbury. He died May 10, 1966. She then married John Rogers in 1967. He died in February, 1975. She was a member of Woodbury United Methodist Church and the W.M.A.. Surviving are three sons. Richard Krebs of Charlotte, Ross Krebs of Lake Odessa and Gaylord Krebs of Lansing; 15 grand­ children; 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son Irving in 1974, and a brother Irving Nelson in 1952. Funeral services were 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. Duane Walter officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. NASHVILLE • Mr. Caryl Irving Bowman. 83. of 6695 Marshall Rd., Nashville died Monday, March 10,1986at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Bowman was born November 25, 1902 in Rutland Twp., the son of Ben and Reda (Seibert i Bowman. He was married to Nattie Stanford on August 3. 1927 He had been employed at E.W. Bliss for 26 year', retiring in 1961. Surviving are his wife, Nattie; one son George Bowman of Nashville; one daughter. Mrs. Donald (Barbara) Moore of Medina, Ohio, six grandchildren; one great grand­ child; two step-great grandchildren; eight brothers. Donald. LaVem. Jack and Robert all of Hastings; Richard, Keith and William all of Lansing; Chester of Oklahoma; five sisters, Mrs. Elmer (Ethel) W<esenhofer of Hastings; Dorothy Harrod and Bernice Bowman of Dimondale, Glayds Zischke and Barbara Lutes of Lansing. He was preceded in death by a brother, Claude Bowman. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 12, 1 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Anton officiating. Burial was in Rutland Cemetery. Mary E. Johnson DELTON - Mary E. (Beede) Johnson, 86, of 10090 Keller Rd., Delton died Friday, March 7, 1986 at Hastings Provincial House. Memorial services will be held Sunday, March 16, 3:30 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Delton District Library. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings Miss Johnson was bom March 11, 1899 in St. Joseph. Missouri, the daughter of Ben­ jamin and Mary (Elfred) Johnson. She was raised in the St. Joseph, Miss, area and a longtime resident before coming to Delton in 1979 She was employed for 50 years at Cornbe Printing Co.-Stockyard Journal, retiring in 1962 She was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist of St. Joseph, Miss. Surviving are two nieces, Harriet Finch and Sarah Halliday of Delton; three grand nieces; one grand nephew; several great grand nieces and nephews. Shewas preceded in death by a sister, Florence Halliday and one brother, James Johnson. Gary A. Deatsman LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Gary A. Deatsman, 44, of Lake Odessa, died Monday March 10, 1986 at his home. Funeral services were held 1:30Thursday, March 13 at the Koops Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. Dick Cross officiated with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice Mr. Deatsman was bora March 31, 1941 in Lake Odessa, the son of Forrest and Wilma (Dirr) Deatsman. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1960 and was married to Janice Fosburg on July 14, 1962 in Saranac. He had lived in the Lake Odessa area all of his life. Mr. Deatsman was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sebewa. He had been employed at Cook Herriman Auto Sales in Lansing. He is survived by his wife, Janice; two daughters, Taris and Melissa Deatsman both at home; one son, Calvin Deatsman at home; three sisters, Mrs. Wallace (Marjorie) Krepps of Lansing, Mrs. Dallas (Norene) Braden and Mrs. Lynn (Eleanor) Sedore both of Lake Odessa; two brothers, LaVon and Caryln Deatsman both of Lake Odessa. SERVICE DIRECTORY IAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING — OWN A — Ladies’ or Children’s BARRY CLEANERS FASHION STORE "Quality Dry Cleaning for over 30 years" 321L Nkkipa. Nastiap Nmm S4M2I5 OKI: 7-5:31 ■aa.-fri.'Srt. 1-1:30 CAR & TRUCK REPAIR 'ndrus^ss Our 10 year old company can help you open your own business. We supply inventory, fixtures, train­ ing, site evaluation and airfare. Famous lines in­ clude Calvin Klein, Gloria Vanderbilt, lee, Evan Picone, Chic, Levi, Espirt, 100’s more. Pur­ chase price $14,100.00 to $24,500.00. For more in­ formation call ... ED BRANDT 1-405-238-9358 1435 S. Hanover St.. Hastings, Mich. 49058 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sarrica Nears: Mondoy 8 to 8. Tuesdoy-Fndoy 8 to 5 MASTER CHARGE • VISA CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED F7I AMERICA'S FAMOUS UNCOLN LOG HOMES NOW SEEKING A DEALER FOR THIS AREA GM QUALITY | SERVICE PARTS cutiju ioths run mum HASTINGS - Mason Tobias. 77. of 7923 S Bedford Road, died early Monday. March io 1986 in Battle Creek Provincial House, where he had been a patient since Jan. 15. He was bora in a log house in Prit. chardville in Baltimore Township and lived and farmed in the township all his life. He is survived by his wife, the former Audrey Swift; daughters Judy Decker of Delton and JoAnn Davis of East Leroy; a son, Forest Tobias of Battle Creek; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and sisters Alice Dodge of Hastings. Addie Carpenter of Battle Creek, Thelma Schlyer of Charlotte. Nina Marshall of Marshall and Ellen Jarrard of Hastings. Services were held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. March 12, at Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Rev. Elmer Faust officiated with burial in Dowling Cemetery. Memorials may­ be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Victim’s wife , boyfriend released, Prior to quitting her job. she testified, she. Woodmansee, and another friend went out drinking, and Woodmansee told her that "he had a job to do and he was going to get $3,000 for it.” After she quit her job and moved in with Woodmansee, she said Tuesday, she and Woodmansee went to a wedding reception. On their way. she said, Woodmansee drove her to a home matching the description of the Goddard home on Gurd Road, during which time the subject came up again of the "job" Woodmansee had to do. As she and Woodmansee approached the house, she testified, Woodmansee said "that was the house lhe man lived in." Straubel asked Woodmansee several questions, she testified, such as "did you know there’s a dog?" "How do you think you're going to get in there?" and "Do they have any children?" Straubel said Woodmansee told her there Woodrow was one child that "was supposed to be away SAN JOSE, CA - Mr. Woodrow Allerding, from the house," 67. of San Jose, CA formerly of Hastings, When the prosecution asked Straubel if died Monday, March 3, 1986. Woodmansee said anything about what he He was born Sept. 5, 1918, the son of was supposed to do, Straubel answered "he Charles and Gladys Allerding of Carlton was supposed to kill the man." Center. MI. He attended Freeport School and "When we made the turn to leave Gurd graduated from Hastings High School. Road," Straubel testified, "Norm said he He was a World War II Veteran serving in was supposed to take a gold chain and ring the Army from 1941 to 1945 and was a that this man always wore, because he was member of the American Legion Post in supposed to make it look like a robbery.” Hastings. He was employed by the Viking As to the identity of the man in the house, Corporation for 40 years, retiring in 1979 Straubel testified that "all that was ever because of ill health. mentioned was that it was a girlfriend of Mr. Allerding is survived by his wife, Rich's — her husband." Mary; his children, Linda Lamarr and Straubel said that the name Sherri came Karen and Tom Schowalter of San Jose, CA., up during the same conversation but she Judy Grey of Grand Ledge, and Marie and couldn’t remember what else was said. Steve Working of Wayland, seven grand­ (Sherri is the nickname of Sharon Goddard.) children, and one brother, Ivan Allerding of Straubel said she also asked "where the Hastings. wife was supposed to be". Funeral services were held Thursday, “He made it clear that the man would be March 6 at the Oak Hill Funeral Home alone," Straubel testified. Chapel. Private burial was at Oak Hill Woodmansee also said during the con­ Memorial Park in San Jose. versation that "he was going to shoot him (the man in the house) in the back of the head,” Straubel testified. At a later date, Straubel said, Wood­ Myrtle mansee came home from work at Kellogg's LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Myrtle M. Rairigh, and “was laughing because he had scared 87, o( Lake Odessa, died Monday, March 10, Rich. He said you should have seen the look 1986 at Barry County Medical Facility. on Rich’s face when I told him I ought to do it Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, tonight." March 14, at the Koops Chapel in Lake The same night Woodmansee also told Odessa. Rev. Jerry Brenneman will officiate Straubel, she said, that "Rich's girlfriend with burial in the Woodland Memorial Park. had $100,000 on her husband and that the job Memorial contributions may be made to the had been postponed — because she wanted to Hope Chirch of Brethren, Heart Fund or take out a million dollar policy on him." Alzheimer Disease. “I asked him if he was going to up his fee," Mrs. Rairigh was born August 24, 1898 in Straubel said. "He said no, he had given his Woodland the daughter of Joseph and Anna word and that's what he would stand by.” (Gieseri Sease. She attended the Woodland Straubel said that the last time she had school and was married to Harold Rairigh on discussions with Woodmansee about the August 12.1919. Mr. Rairigh died in 1963. She "job" was at Woodmansee's Bird Road home was a member of the Hope Church of thuBrethren and a past member of the Farm ' when she, Woodmansee and two others were together drinking, sometime in late Sep­ Bureau. tember. Mrs. Rairigh is survived by a daughter She said Woodmansee put his finger to the Mrs. Jo Dedyne of Hastings; three sons, back of her skull to demonstrate to her how Preston Rairigh of Paris, CA, Victor Rairigh he was going to kill the man, showing her of Lansing and Raymond Rairigh of Pick­ how a shotgun blast would "probably kill her ford; 11 grandchilden, 20 great grandchilren. instantly”. Shewas preceded in death by a brother, Cleo "It unnerved me," she testified. "I said Sease. something to him and pushed him away." Goddard was killed by a shotgun blast to Kay the back of the head. Straubel moved out of the home around the HASTINGS - Mrs. Audie Kay "Grandma" Dodge, 96, died Saturday, March 8, 1986, at end of September, she testified, and had little contact with Woodmansee after that the Barry County Medical Care Facility. She and her husband had been patients there for During her testimony Richard Stevens, Woodmansee’s attorney, asked that Straubel several years. She was bora on May 25,1889 in Gaines Township. Mrs. Dodge married be advised of her right to not incriminate Fred Dodge and they shared over 70 years herself on the stand, as her testimony could together. implicate her in the conspiracy. Straubel was advised of her Fifth Surviving are her husband Fred; one son, Amendment right to not testify against Stuart F. Dodge of Saginaw; two grandsons, and five great grandchildren. herself. Straubel said during lhe course of her Funes al services were held on Tuesday, March 11, 11 a.m. at the Roetman Funerai testimony that she didn’t believe Wood­ Chapel in Caledonia with Rev. Wayne Kiel mansee when he told her about his plans. officiating. Purial was in Woodlawn She said she and the two others present at Woodmansee’s home during the demon­ Cemetery in Grand Rapids. stration of the shotgun blast “had talked Allerding M. Rairlgh Audie Dodge with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! 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IONIA MANER REAlTOR 814 East Lincoln Avenue, Ionia and 00/100 ($3,763.00) Dollars In insurance premiums paid by mortgagee, for o total of Fortysix Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-eight and 51/100 ($46,290.51) Dollars, no suit or proceeding ot law or in equity having been instituted to recover •he debt, or ony port of the come operative by reason ol default. on April 8. 1986. ot 10:00 o’clock In lhe forenoon, ol lhe front door ol lhe Courthouse in lhe City of Hosting*, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for •he County of Borry. there will be oliored lor sale and sold to •he highest bidder, ot public auction or vendue, lor the pur­ pose ol satisfying the amount* due ond unpaid upon soid mart- floge. together with interest specified m *o,d mortgage, to­ gether with the legal cost* ond charges o| including the attorney fees □* prov>ded by low ond in said mortgage the land* ond premise* in said mortgage mentioned and described a* follows, to-wlt: The North one holl of the West 312 feel of the Norlheost one quarter of the Southeast one quarter Section 14. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, EXCEPT there­ from o parcel ISO feet East and West by 264.5 feet North ond South out of the Northeast cor­ ner thereof. Rutland Township, Borry County. Michigan. The sold premises being also described o* follows: The West 312 feel of the North one quar­ ter of lhe East one half of the Southeast one quarter of Sec­ tion 14. EXCEPTING THEREFROM a parcel of land 150 feel East and West by 264.5 feet North and South out of the Northeast cor­ ner thereof, all In Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Rutland Town­ ship. Barry County. Michigan. Subject to all condition*, re­ strictions ond easements of re­ cord. The length of redemption per­ iod under M.S.A. Section 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Section 600 3240 is six (6) months. Dated: March 5. 1986 James H. Fisher (P26437) Atty, for Hostings City Bank 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (4-3) - NOTICE To Members of Hastings Mutual Insur­ ance Company Hostings, Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hostings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Off ice, 404 East Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, Mich­ igan, on Wednesday, April 9, 1986 be­ ginning ot 9:00 a.m. pUANE L. O'CONNOR, Secretary about it and we didn’t believe it. We thought Norm was full of — During the prosecution’s summation of the case, Crowley said that evidence pointed to an ongoing relationship between the Sharon Goddard and Eckstein "up to the time of the murder." "Telephone records show almost daily phone contact (between Eckstein and Mrs. Goddard) from August 25 up tc the day preceding the murder." Crowley said. Crowley said phone records indicate Eckstein called Mrs Goddard from Florida twice in January. And he said there were two phone calls from lhe Eckstein phone to Wcodmansee phone, one in October and one January 22 — a call from the Kellogg Company billed to Eckstein's home phone. "There were also statements by Mrs. Goddard which indicate a consciousness of guilt," Crowley said. Crowley said testimony indicated that Mrs. Goddard told Kim Trantham, Ricky's cousin, the night after she discovered Rick's body that a ring and necklace were part of the things missing in what was then being labeled as a robbery. Mrs. Goddard called Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott two days after the murder, he earlier testified, and asked him if a ring and necklace had been found on Rick's body, to which he replied no. Mrs. Goddard told police that when she discovered Rick, she did not examine the body because she was "loo chicken". "All the evidence together certainly shows a prima-facie showing of conspiracy," Crowley argued. Defense attorneys argued that without the evidence that was excluded as hearsay, all the prosecution had was proof ±at Eckstein and Woodmansee had an employer, em­ ployee relationship and Eckstein and God­ dard had a romantic one. "What the prosecution is attempting to do is take one and one and one and make ten out of it,” Eckstein's attorney David Dodge said. Afler a lunch break Tuesday, Judge Holman ruled on lhe prosecution’s second cam attempt to get evidence admitted, saying he could not admit it as an exception under the hearsay rule. Dodge and Mrs. Goddard's attorney John Hofman moved that their clients' charges be dismissed. Prosecutor Crowley argued that the judge could still bind all three over for trial because there was "probable cause” to believe a crime had been committed and the defendants were involved. The judge chose instead to dismiss charges against Goddard and Eckstein and only bind Woodmansee over. Woodmansee will be arraigned in Barry County Circuit Court on March 21. Crowley said later that rules of law governing probable cause were less strict than the case law the judge ruled on Tuesday and a ruling could have been made using a lower standard than the case law cited by the judge. The prosecutor's office has the option of appealing lhe judge’s decision but Crowley said he wasn't sure if that will be done. "We’ll go ahead and try Mr. Wood­ mansee," he said. Sharon Goddard and Richard Eckstein left the courtroom after the hearing to retrieve belongings at lhe Barry County Jail. Goddard's lawyer Hofman told reporters afterward that "I was confident from the beginning that Mrs. Goddard was not in­ volved, had nothing to do with it (the mur­ der) and that the evidence would show that." Mrs. Goddard proclaimed her innocence from the beginning, telling Judge Holman at her arraignment February 19 that "I’m not guilty." "I didn’t do it," she told him. "I don't understand, sir, what happened or how. And since that morning. I’ve been - it feels like in a nightmare. I think all husbands and wives argue, but he was good to my daughter and he was good to me and I loved him. “I want the answers but I don’t know how much more I can take - finding him like that was just too much and now this. I did not do If Seven-11 Store considered for State Street locale A new Seven-11 convenience store could be going up shortly in Hastings if Realvesco Properties is successful in obtaining rezoning. The development company has asked the Hastings City Council to rezone State Street from Broadway through Market Square. The company has requested that it be changed from office and apartment zoning to retail business. The city planning commission held a public hearing on the request March 3, commission chairman Dave Jasperse said. The planning commission recommended to lhe city council Monday that the property be rezoned. The council asked the city attorney to draw up an ordinance changing the zoning and will vote on the request 30 days after the new ordinance is submitted to the council for approval. In other action, the council voted to tear down the former Elks building on North Church Street and widen the alley south of it to two lanes. Council also approved an ordinance regulating types and sizes of recreational vehicles that can be stored in the city. An ordinance was proposed outlawing lhe possession ol open containers of alcohol in public places within lhe city. The ordinance will be voted on at the next meeting. The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 94M051 RgASSIFTED ADS FOR SAIF AllSC WANTfD HALF PRICE! Flashing arrow signs $299!, Lighted, non-arrow $279!. Non-lighted $229! Free letters! Only few left. See locally. 1(800)423­ 0163, anytime. WANTED TO BUY - Fiat X­ 19 body, good or very fine condition. 945-5457. AUTOMOTIVf FOR SALE: VW Trike, new battery and generator $1500 or best offer. Phone 945-5761 between 9 a.m. 1 p.m. (3-18) FOR SALE: 1984 GMC J-< ton pickup. Excellent condition. Paint protection, overload spring. One owner $6,800. Call after 3 p.m. 945-3755. (3­ 18)______________________ FOR SALE: '83 Ford Ranger Diesel, A-l condition. $4,200. Nashville 517-852-1604. 3-18) SfRYKFS TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Weekly, semi­ weekly. monthly. We do homes, offices and windows. All workers are bonded. 945­ 9448 (tfn) VOICE & PIANOTeSSONS’: Janet Richards. Lessons al Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hastings. Phone 616­ 349-2351. (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered turner, technician, assistant. Call 945-9888 (tfn) RIAL ESTATE HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER, lovely 3 bedroom walkout, excellent condition, clean, furnished or un­ furnished, worth ap­ pointment. 945-2092. (3-18) FOR SALE: 20acres, woods about 4 mile west of Hastings. 945-3755 afler 3 p.m. 33 ACRES WITH 42X116 pole barn, fenced, rolling land, ideal for horses or beef cattle. Irving Twp., $29 900 terms, for sale by owner. Schondelmayer Real Estate 945-5033 evenings 945-2523. (3-13) HflP WANTED EXCELLENT INCOME for part-time home assembly work. For infor. call 312-741­ 8400 Ext. 1677. HELP WANTED: Evening janitorial work, 5 evenings per week. Freeport. 616-243­ 8413. (3-20) WANTED: experienced machinery proposal engineer. Apply Mr. Collins 616-948-9632 Bourn and Koch of Michigan. (3-27) RN-LP GRADUATE NURSES. A challenging supervisory position available in 120 bed, modern, skilled nursing facility. Dedication to quality patient care. Contact IONIA MANOR, Director of Nur­ sing, 616-527-0080. (3-13) WANTED: Bright, aggressive travel agent needed part time for up and coming agency. Must be experienced on Sabre computer. Call 616-672-7502 afler 5 p.m. weekdays for interview, (tfn) NEEDED IMMEDIATELY dependable woman to care for 3 children in my home. Full or parttime. 2.30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. weekedays. Lake Odessa-Woodland area. Call 367-4624 til 2:30 p.m. or anytime weekends. (3-20) JOBS WANTED WANTED: Housecleaning apartments, offices, etc. Freeport-Hastings areas' Call after 1 pm. 765-8112. <3­ 27) BABYSITTING IN MY HOME day or night, love children, have references 795-9082 or 795-9074 Mid­ dleville. (3-20) VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER • Sonyo, color, remote control, records TV or plays movies. 7 tapes included. Bette format, lisa. M8-X284. CARD OF TRANKS CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our family Carolyn and Don Hammond for the lovely family dinner party and the beautiful cards and flowers sent by our friends on our 50th wedding anniversary. Lyle & Jeannette Chase The family of Esther Fett would like to thank everyone who made her passing much easier by sending cards, letters and flowers. To the Medical Care Facility for her care the past year. Drs. McAlvey, Hawkins and Ebaugh. The Moose Lodge and American Legion Auxiliary and anyone who donated food toward the lunch after lhe services. American Legion Post for providing the Pall Bearers. Also any contributions in her memory to St. Mathais Anglican Church. To David and Sue Hustwick for seeing that she got to Church. Bishop Lewis, Canon Foley and Rev. Coyner for the inspiring Services. To Mr. and Mrs. David Wren for their concern and help­ fulness. May God bless you all. 3 Ralph & Gwen Turner nieces and nephews IN MfMORlAM INMEMORY OF In memory of Robert J. Newell who died five years ago March io, 1981. Loved andmissedby Wife, children & grandchildren � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-03-20.pdf c11d4c8fb2d7008b5d8976304b7b225f PDF Text Text Middleville fire chief supported NJE'WS ...wrap Page 3 All-County cage teams featured National magazine spotlights cook Page 8 Page 6 / The Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings DdHriCT I Thursday, march 20. isae VOLUME 131 - NO. 12 Bogus salesman steals $1,300 i by Mary Warner Mechanical mishap not accident cause > Charge dropped against Snider JEDC moves April meeting to April 16 The Joint City-County Economic Development Commission will meet Wednesday April IS, rather than the regularly scheduled meeting on April 9. The meeting will be at 7 pan. In the Hastings City Council Chambers, 102 South Broadway, Hastings. The minutes of the meeting will be available for public inspection at the Hastlngj Area Chamber of Commerce, 115 South Jefferson, Hastings, MI. DDA to hold public hearing on plans A pub!ic hearing on the newly-formed Downtown Development Authority’s development plan will be held next Monday. The hearing will be a part of the regularly scheduled city council meeting. It is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. at the city hail. Ballet company coming to Delton The Ballet Michigan Ensemble will perform tn Delton dt a free public program next Wednesday (March 26). The event will include a reception at 7 p.m. and a ballet program from 7:30-8 p.m. at the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium. The Ballet Michigan Ensemble, in­ corporated in 1982 and based in Kalamazoo, is a non-profit dance company dedicated to furthering dance education as well as providing ad­ vanced dancers opportunities to per­ form The 7 p.m. Delton reception is planned in honor of past and present participants in the Delton schools' talented and gifted projects and Mid­ west Talent Searches. The ballet program has been arranged by Cathy Hof, Delton's coordinator of the Committee of Talented and Gifted, ind is sponsored by the Committee of Talented and Gifted. I Woodmansee is charged in 2nd murder case A black male posing as a pantyhose salesman madeoff with approximately 11.300 from Eberhard’s Food Store in Hastings last Wednesday The suspect told employees he worked for L’Eggi, Detective Dana Steidle of the Hastings City Police said. The man asked to use a phone in the store's office to call his company, Steidle said. When he left, employees discovered 11,300 in checks and cash missing from a tin located in the office. Steidle is distributing a composite picture of the suspect to poUse agencies around the state. The suspect is 3M0 years ok^ S'-W" to $’-11“ tail, 200 to 2S0 pounds, auod stockily J «J.' ^3 A mechanical malfunction has been ivied out as the possible cause of a March 7 truck accident on Chief Noonday Road. Lt Richard- Zimmerman, com­ mander of the Michigan State Police Hastings Team, said a 1986 Chevrolet truck that rolled over and struck a tree has been checked for possible aperhamrs! failures f •• We have now determined that it was ' not mechanical.'* he said. “At this point we're unable to determine what the exact cause (of the accident) was.” The driver of the truck suffered only minor Injuries in the accident PRICE 25c DeWitt charged with attempted murder One Hastings man will face attempted murder charges in a gunshot incident that resulted in the explosion of a mobile home, but a second man will not face charges in the case. Hastings resident Brian C. Snider will not stand trial for assault with the intent to commit murder, but will go to prison for violating probation on a malicious destruction of property charge in another case. The second man. Dennis A. DeWitt. 23. of 2214 S. Jefferson, was bound over to Barry County Circuit Court on charges of at­ tempted murder, assault with a dangerous weapon and possessing a firearm while in the commission of a felony Charges that Snider, 20. of 312 E. State Road, was involved in a Jan. 6 shooting in­ cident that resulted in the explosion and the injury of eight people were dismissed in Barry County District Court last Wednesday. At the preliminary exam on the assault with intent to murder charge. Judge Gary R. Holman ruled that there was not enough evidence to bind Snider over to Circuit Court for trial. A "confession" Snider allegedly gave to Sgt. Charles Anderson of the Michigan State Police Paw Paw post was ruled inad­ missible. However. Judge Holman ruled at the exam that there was enough evidence to send DeWitt to trial for the alleged shooting. Police connected a spent shotgun casing found on DeWitt after the incident with casings fired from the same shotgun found at the scene of the explosion. It is alleged that DeWitt was angry at a trailer occupant for dating his estranged wife. Snider was linked to the crime by 20-yearold Matt Salski, a Barry County Jail inmate who was waiting sentencing on three separate felony convictions at the time of his testimony. Salski testified that at a party Snider told Salski he had been one of those riding with DeWitt when DeWitt allegedly opened fire on the Cedar Creek Road trailer. But he’s pretty much of a liar, too," Salski testified. Snider was al’^ged to have also talked about the incident to Sgt. Anderson shortly after his arrest on the probation violation. But Anderson characterized Snider as being intoxicated during the interrogation. Snider’s defense attorney, Michael McPhillips. argued that anything Snider told Anderson during the interrogation was inadmissible. McPhillips argued that Snider s state of intoxication did not allow him to make a voluntary choice to waive his Miranda rights prior to the interrogation. Judge Holman ruled that Snider’s statements were inadmissible because the burden of proof that Snider's statements were voluntary lay on the prosecution. The preliminary exam was held on Wednesday and on Friday Snider faced sentencing on the probation violation before Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster Shuster sentenced Snider to 16-24 months in state prison, the maximum allowable, but Snider s lawyer. Charles Stiles, told Judge Shuster "he'll undoubtedly be out in 35 to 40 days, maybe 60." Shuster acknowledged that Snider's prison term could be short, since Snider would receivecredit foralmostone year he already spent in jail on the offense. Snider was originally sentenced in July of 1984 to one year in jail and two years' probation for breaking a window in the Barry County Jail. Snider served 332 days of the jail time and was out on probation for that offense when he was arrested for violating probation by driving with a suspended license this February. Shuster said that while Snider might only spend a short time in prison, “it is the opinion of this court that Brian Snider needs a prison experience. We hope he doesn't like it." “We would hope you would find the motivation by going to prison to not ever want to go back there again," Shuster told Snider. Snider has been in trouble with the law several times previously, including a 1984 conviction of resisting and obstructing a police officer. Snider was in jail serving 10 months for -hat offense when he broke out the jail window and was convicted of malicious destruction of property. Snider has spent a lot of time in court lately. He was a witness in the preliminary exam of Norman H. Woodmansee. 47. who is charged with the Jan. 25 death of Ricky A. Goddard He could be required to testify again when the case comes to trial ___________________________ A second murder charge has been lodged against Norman H. Woodmansee. 47. ac­ cused slayer of Dowling resident Ricky A. Goddard. Woodmansee was arraigned Friday for the July 20, 1984 murder of carnival man Frederick E. Kimberly. 43. Kimberly was shot in the back of the head with a small-caliber bullet and dumped in a creek in southeast Assyria Township. Police said al the time that they had no suspects and no motive for the murder and that "the only way this case will be solved is if someone down the road confesses." Detective Sgt. Robert Golm of the Michigan State Police Wayland Post said Monday that evidence linking Woodmansee u- the Kimberly murder turned up while police were investigating the Goddard murder. Goddard cued Jan 25 of a >holgun wound to the back of the head. Woodmansee, God­ dard's wife Sharon and her boyfriend Richard S. Eckstein were all arraigned on charges of murdering Goddard for his in­ surance money. But charges against Sharon Goddard and Eckstein were subsequently droppea after the judge ruled there was not enough evidence linking the two to the murder. Woodmansee, however, will face Circuit Court arraignment tomorrow Monday, a preliminary exam will be held in the Kimberly case in District Court At that time. Sgt. Golm said, the prosecution will call "several witnesses". He could not comment on what evidence had been turned up in the Kimberly case. Kimberly's body was found about 10 miles by road from Woodmansee's Bird Road residence, a distance that would be con­ siderably shortened if you figured it "as the crow flies ", according tu Barry County Sheriffs deputies. An autopsy report revealed that Kimberly was "dead before he hit the water", a Banner report on the incident stated Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott of the Barry County Sheriff's Dept., who investigated the Kimberly murder in 1984. told the Banner then that Kimberly's death resulted from a "sneak attack." There were no signs that Kimberly was beaten or tied up prior to his death, DeMott told the Banner then. And the shooting was not at close range like an execution-style murder would be. he said The murder victim was a drifter who had worked in a carnival food concession in Terre Haute, Ind. up until three days before his death. Kimberly, who was calling himself Frederick Kuna at the time of his murder, was fired from the carnival on July 17, but police were unable to trace what lie did or where he went between then and Friday, when he wound up in Michigan, dead. People in Terre Haute who knew him described him as an "alcoholic" with a "bad temper”, according to the Banner report. The body was discovered al about 6 p.m., when police followed up on a call about a possible drowning in the creek that passes under M 66 in the southeast corner of Assyria Township. Detectives say the investigation of Sharon Goddard and Richard Eckstein in connection with Rick Goddard's death is still continuing. "We are continuing with investigating leads that come in. That's about it." Sgt Golm said. "There's always the possibility that Woodmansee will testify against them," Golm said. "Whether it's in the near future or far distant future, that possibility always exists.” Middleville man dies in Alpena air crash by Shelly Sulser and the Associated Press____ A 35-year-old Middleville man was one of three people killed one week ago when their twin-engine plane crashed two miles short of the Alpena airport. Reports say co-pilot Steven Alan Frank. 35. and two others died when the 15-passenger Simmons Airlines plane crashed as it tried to land at Alpena late last Thursday night Six other passengers were injured, authorities said The Simmons flight from Detroit crashed one to two miles short of the Alpena airport, said National Transportation Safety Board spokesman Ira Furman 'The wings were ripped off. and the cock­ pit was demolished. The plane was totaled because it hit a tree sideways." said Alpena Sheriff Tom Malo Pete Piper, executive vice president of the regional airline, said the plane was trying to make a scheduled landing despite dense log that blanketed much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula overnight. The airline believed the visibility, though low. was acceptable, he said. Piper said two Sault Ste. Marie residents and the flight crew s first officer. Frank, died in the crash. The conditions of the in­ jured ranged from good to serious at Alpena General Hospital, said spokeswoman Mary Jane Kelly. A travel advisor) had been issued for the Alpena area Thursday night by the National Weather Service, because of fog. Frank is survived by his wife. Dez^ri Jean; three daughters: Brenna Deeann. 14; Sarah Jeanine. 10; and Bianca Bleu. 8. his mother. Mrs. Arlene J. Frank of South Carolina; two sisters. Mrs. William < Linda) Lodovice of South Carolina and Miss Tenianne Frank of Florida; a hall sister. Tammie Hulsebos of Vermontville; his mother and father-in-law. Blanche and Harold Munjoy of Middleville, several aunts. uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, March 17 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville, and burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Jury trial halted, man enters guilty plea Burlington resident Stanley W Guthrie changed his mind halfway through his trial °n burglary charges and decided to plead guilty ’ Guthrie. 27. of 5997 114 Mile Rd . pleaded guilty to breaking in to a home on Wellman Road in September of 1984 In exchange, the prosecution agreed to dismiss charges of another break-in at a home on Sager Road. The trial began at 11:09 a.m. March 3 and continued until after lunch, when Guthrie catered his guilty plea. Sentencing was scheduled for April 4 McPharlin honored by Rotary Former Barry County Commissioner Edward McPharlin (left) was presented the Rotary Club's Distinguished Service Award Monday at the club’s annual rural-urban day dinner. Presenting the award was P. Richard Dean, chairman of the award committee. McPharlin was honored for his many years of service to the county, both as a local tree farmer and conservationist, and activist in local government. Rotary members brought guests from the local farming community for the day. which featured a speech by Barry County District Court Judge Gary R. Holman. �Page 2- The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 20,1986 Cable request referred to townships by county board The subject of cable TV companies wan­ ting to expand their services throughout Barry County resurfaced at last week's board of commissioners meeting. The board decided to tell the cable com­ panies — Triad Sac-TV and the Caledonia Cable Co. — to seek expansion permission from individual townships rather than at the county level. The companies want to sell satellite TV programming which has recently been scrambled. •‘They should go to the township boards to get this permission, that's exactly what they did to sell cable," said Commissioner Paul Kiel who heads the board's county development committee The board at a February meeting took no action on the cable companies' requests for 15-year franchise contracts from the county. The contracts were opposed by area satellite dish dealers who said they feared such a contract might give the companies an ex­ clusive market and might hurt their own businesses. The board also heard a letter written to C. Wayne Wright, president of Triad, from Ronald J. Norberg, regional manager of Home Box Office Services, Inc. which has scrambled its programming. The letter was in response to Wright's request to have HBO clarify its policy toward distribution of HBO and Cinemax programing to home earth station owners. Norberg said "a local cable company, if operating under HBO and Cinemax Network Affiliation Agreements, has the authority to distribute that programming to all home earth station owners residing within the boundaries of the system's service area, as defined in the system's cable television franchise agreement. Hastings City Police will institute down­ town foot patrols to try and discourage local ruffians from harassing people. Police Chief Mark Steinfort said a regular officer and - reserve officer will walk a downtown beat from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning in either April or May. Steinfort said a "certain dement” in the city has been creating problems in the downtown area ever since last year. Cold weather has somewhat discouraged their acitivities, he said, but warm weather Street News EVENTS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. St. Patrick's Day Pops Concert by the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra is this Saturday at the High School Gym starting at 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council, this will be an outstanding evening of entertainment at a price everyone can afford ($4.00 for adults, $2.50 for children and senior citizens). OR visit Bosley’s this week and play us a tune on your favorite musical intrumer.t and we will give you a free ticket to the concert (Limit of 20.) Some Hastings music students will play before the concert to add to your enjoyment. National Poison Prevention Week March 16-22, is observed to remind you of the danger of poisons In the home. To help you teach your children about poisons, we have an informative book­ let and a sheet of Officer Ugg stickers, tree for the asking at Bosley s this week. Hastings BPW Is having a trade show this Saturday at the Community Build­ ing In Hastings. Ruth Paulsen is willing to teach anyone who cannot read or write to do so, free of charge. Call her at 945-2371 for details. The Barry County Cancer Society spon­ sors its Daffodil Days Festival this week. Daffodils will be sold at loca­ tions around the county or advance orders can be made by calling the society at 945-4107. National Goof Off Day - March 22. Goof off on South Jefferson this day. Visit Bosley's and pet the bunnies, sidewalk superintend the remodeling at the County Seat, stop at Beebe's and chat with Bob, spend the day browsing at Al and Pete’s or True Value sports shops, or do one of a hundred other things on South Jefferson Street. This isour day. Spring Begins - March 20. Spring down South Jefferson to Bosley’s on this day and we will give you a free daffodil while 100 last. California Strawberry Day - March 21. Bring us a strawberry dessert this week and we will trade you a $4.00 gift cer­ tificate. Earl Warren's Birthday - March 19. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK Little Bucky celebrates National Wild­ life Week (March 16-22) by having a sale this week. The Buck goes wild when pricing his specials as you can see by checking his Reminder ad every week. 2. Our Easter Card selection is on display in the Sentiment Shop. Shop early for the best choice of the perfect card. 3. Instead of Easier candy, give a cute, cuddly bunny from our Pause Gift Shop collection by Gund, Applause and Russ. (From $2.29 to $60.00) 4. Our Pause Gift Shop has a new assort­ ment of colorful wind socks just in time for Spring. 5. The winner of our St. Patrick’s Day Drawing was Flora Biddle. Your en­ tries resulted in a contribution of $50 to the Thornapple Arts Council. 6. Park In the free lot behind Bosley's or Park Free on South Jefferson Street (get free “gobbler food" at Bosley's) and shop Downtown Hastings. QUOTE: Many people consider the things which government does for them to be social progress, but they con­ sider the things government does for others as socialism. - Chief Justice Eart Warren QSLEY ’■PHRRfTlRCY cover more areas of the county. Persons who live in non-franchised areas and who have purchased satellite signal descramblers can only purchase HBO and Cinemax programs directly through HBO according to Norberg. Wright says HBO s direct monthly fee is higher than what he charges for the same service in his franchise area. PUBLIC OPINION: Are sobriety check lanes a good or bad thing? Police planning downtown foot patrol SeiJTI J1FFER80N 2. "No part)', other than HBO, Inc. itself. is authorized to distribute HBO and Cinemax to home earth station owners in the absence of a franchise agreement." he said in the letter That's why Wright sought the county contract, in order to expand his franchise area which only currently includes the city of Hastings and Hastings Township in BarryCounty. He cannot provide the service to outlying areas without a new contract(s) to PARK FREE BEGINS MARC 20 may see further escalation of the problems Steinfort is also pushing for passage of a new ordinance banning open containers of alcoholic beverages. In the past, Steinfort said, police had to see people actuallydrinking an alcoholic beverage before they could make an arrest. The new ordinance would allow them to arrest anyone in possession of an open container of alcohol on city streets, sidewalks, alleys, parking lots and any other public place where people congregate. Steinfort said that some of the harassing includes young "hoodlum" types shouting obscenities at passing women. There have been incidents of assaults on individuals, he said, but most of the time, those involved are "beating up each other." Downtown business owners have ex­ pressed increasing concern over the problems. Store owner Mary Gilmore reported to police at one point that she was afraid to walk to her car because of a gang of ruffians. Police say the hoodlums, who often congregate on the comer of Jefferson and Slate Street, have damaged the comer of Gilmore's, gouging a large hole in its edifice. While Steinfort said he has limited man­ power to beef up regular patrols, the police are "working on the problem and do have plans to improve the situation." Pre-Easter SAVINGS SPECTACULAR Luggage 50% Off Sale 5.99 * 12.99 Women’s Shoes Dress/ 50% Off Fashion Jewelry CaSUal Orig. Value up Io 38.00 Sale 2.99 Women’s Camp Shirts Sale 11.99 Boy’s Boat Shoes Orig. Values up to 12.00 Orig. V«ie up to 25.00 Sale 5.99 ■ 9.99 Women’s Dresses Sale 9.99 Children’s Velcro® Joggers Orig. Values up to 42.00 Orig. Value up to 18.00 Sale 5.99 ■ 9.99 Women’s Blouses Sale 2.99 " 3.99 Boy’s/Girl’s Tops Orig. Values up to 34.00 Orig. Valuea up to 13.00 Sale 3.99 - 5.99 Women’s Sweaters Sale 4.99 - 9.99 Boy’s/Girl’s Bottoms Orig. Values up to 15.00 Orig. Value up to 14.99 Sale 5.99 - 7.99 Women’s Slacks/Jeans Sale 3.99 - 9.99 Curtains - Panels Orig. Values up to 24.99 Orig. Value up to 15.00 Sale 6.99 - 9.99 Women’s Fleece Tops Sale 24.99 Drapery Orig. Value up to 16.00 Values up to 65.00 Sale 11.99 Women’s Fleece Sets Sale 1.99 - 7.99 Sheets Twin/Full Orig. 19.99 Orig. Value, up to 13.99 Sale 4.99 • 11.99 Men’s Sport Shirts sate 29.99 Bedspreads Orig. Valuss up to 18.00 Orig. Values up to 70.00 Sale 20.99 Men’s Lined Nylon Jacket Safe 6.99 ■ 9.99 Pillow Shams & Bedskirts Orig. 42.00 Orig. Value, up to 30.00 Sale 13.99 Men’s Quilt Lined Work Jacket orig. 22.00 Sale 6.99 ■ 7.99 Flannel Pillow Cases - 33.99 • 46.99 Orig. Va|ue up to 11-99 Sale 4.99 Men’s Dress Shirts sa/e 6.99 - 8.99 Shower Curtains Orig. 19.99 Orig. Values up to 18.00 CPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS George Speas Don Rose Orphie Withiem Vickey Tarbet Frank Richtoo Twyla Oaks QUESTION: Gov. James Blanchard has ordered the Michigan State Police to set up sobriety check lanes, stopping all drivers in an effort to find drunk drivers. The check lanes have been hailed by some as a way to reduce the number of drunk drivers on the state roads, but they also have been called an invasion of privacy and a waste of police manpower. Do you sec these check lanes as a good thing or a bad thing and why? George Speas. Woodland. I think it is a great idea getting the drunks off the road. 1 don’t think it is wrong because if people are breaking the law, they ought to be caught by the police. If you could see the memorial stones of the kids who were killed because of drunk drivers, then people might realize howimportant this is. Orphii* Withiem. Hastings. I really think they ought to do something to get these drunks off the road. Thcrt.- u<c too many people being killed, and I’m not sure what needs to be done, but I know they have to do something Vickey Tarbet. Hastings. I don't like that idea one bit. I definitely think that is an in­ vasion of privacy. I am not crazy about check lanes in the least. Don Hose, Hastings. I think they should stop people that are weaving in the road, but I don't think it is right to stop everyone. Frank Richleo, Hastings, I think it is a good idea, it should help the problem. Twyla Oaks. Hastings. I think it is a good idea, how else can we control these ac­ tivities. If they believe it is an invasion of privacy, then what happens when they get drunk and injure me or my family, then that is an invasion of my privacy. — NOTICE — Prairieville Township ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Township Meeting will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall beginning at 2:00 pm. on Saturday, March 29, 1986. In addition to other regular business, a bud­ get covering proposed expenditures and esti­ mated revenues of the Township shall be sub­ mitted for public hearing pursuant to ACT 34 of the Public Acts of 1963 as amended. Please take further notice that a copy of such budget is available for public inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 10115 South Nor­ ris Road, during regular business hours. JANETTE ARNOLD, Clerk — NOTICE — The Yankee Springs Township Board passed the following with respect to the Yankee Springs Township Ordinance. Article VII, Section 14A Satellite antennae. 15.226 Permit Required. It Is hereby determin­ ed that satellite antennae, customarily known as TVRO systems, are of such character that construction, Installation and use, thereof re­ quires a building permit to be Issued. 15.227 Compliance with code. All satellite antennae which are to be constructed in the open and not contained within buildings shall be considered structures subject to the terms of the Township Code and shall be subject to all ordinances relating to structures. 15.228 Height Restrictions and Locations for Free Standing Satellites. No satellite antennae constructed or Installed In the township shall be of a size greater than 12 feet In diameter or other maximum dimensions, and shall not rise from ground level in excess of 25 feet in height. 15.229 Roof or porch Installation of satellite antennae. The Installation of a satellite anten­ nae on a roof or porch also requires a building permit and must be attached in such fashion to be sure it Is secure and safe. The diameter of a satellite antennae attached to a roof or porch may not exceed 6 feet. The height above the roof cannot exceed 10 feet including the size of the dish. 15.230 Application for permit. Applications for premit to install a satellite antennae shall be submitted to the township building inspector eff. March 20, 1984. MARILYN PAGE, Clerk Yankee Springs Township - HOURS Sunday 11-4 Mon-Fri 10-8 Saturday 9-5:30 For Weekend advertising... Use THE HASTINGS BANNER NOTICS OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry o«i PropoMd Ipadal Uw RaquMta Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commit•ion wilt conduct a public hear­ ing, lor spacial use requetti. on March 24. 1986 a! 7:30 P.M. in the County Committioner't Room. 117 S. Broadway. Hos­ tings. Michigan. Cate No. Sp. Um 1-86 David Kaiter. (applicant) Welcome Corner* Mathodist Church 7:30 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property located at 3185 N. Broadway (M-43), Hos­ ting*. will be contidered at o tile for the ittuance of a t pec io I ute permit to erect an addition to on exitting church. A parcel of land in the South­ ern! ’/. of Sec. 30. T4N. R8W. detcribed as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of sad Sec. 30. thence North 59 rods, 14 feet for place ol beginning, thence Wett 16 rod* more or let* to fence, thence South 9 rod* 14 feet, thence Eat! 16 rod* more or let*, thence North 9 rod* 14 feet to ploce of beginning. Carlton Twp. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or In writing will be given the oppor­ tunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The special use application it available lor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Offfce 117 S. Broodwoy. Hos­ tings. Michigan during the hours ol 8 00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.. Mon day thru Friday. Please coll the Planning Office ot 948 4830 lor further information. Norvol E. Thaler. Clerk Borry County (3-20) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 86-19435-DH Estate ol CLAUDE SCHAFFER o/k/o CLAUDE C. SCHAFFER. Deceased. ,JAKE NOTICE: On April 3. • 986 at 9:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGH RIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held. On the Petition of Jock Schaffer for o determine ’•on of heirs in the above estate May 11 1986 JACK SCHAFFER By Richard N. loughrin 607 N. Broadway. Hostings. Michigan 49058 Richord J. Hudson (P-15220) Siegel. Hudson. Gee Show 4 Fisher 407 N. Broodway Hostings. Michigan 49058 (3 20) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 20,1986 — Page 3 Thornapple fire chief receives association support by Shelly Sulser The Thornapple Township fire chief received support for his wort but the township is in need of better maintenance procedures on its fire and ambulance vehicles, a report of the West Michigan Fire Chiefs Association that was released last week said. course we take the report and implement as many things as we feel we can, and we will work toward following some of their suggestions," Township Supervisor Donald Boysen said. The Thornapple Township Board decided in December to have the evaluation of the fire department after six firemen were suspended Nov. 23 after complaining about the condition of equipment and department procedures. The firemen claimed the condition of some of the department equipment was "not in the best interest of the public" The Thomapple Township Board, who met with the survey team prior to releasing the report, accepted the survey of the fire department from the West Michigan Fire Chiefs Association, and stated "the report confirms the fact that Thornapple Township has a good Tire department, with adequate equipment and staff,” A statement by the board also notes that. School contract talks begins Contract talks between the Hastings School District and the Hastings Teachers Association have begun, with several more scheduled in the future, Hastings superin­ tendent Carl Schoessel said. The district and the HEA have met twice so far, and have another meeting slated for next week, president of the HEA Gerald Pattok said. Although Schoessel declined to comment on anything concerning the negotiations, Pattok said the talks have gone positively so far without problems. "Both groups have put their proposals on the table, and now they have to be reviewed," Pattok said. "At this point I would call the talks neutral." The teachers contract expires on June 30 of this year The last contract was negotiated during 1981. The three-year contract was extended in 1984 and is due to expire at the end of June. Both groups have a bargaining team at the meetings. The HEA sends four teachers, one from each school, while the district has a representative from the board and several from the administration. Pattok said the school has made a proposal, but "It is too new to make a statement, it would just be impossible to judge at this point," he said. “The survey team toid the board that the township has an excellent fire chief, and that the board should support him." Concerning the evaluation of the fir* department equipment maintenance, the report states. "From the records supplied the committee, it does not appear that adequate maintenance procedures are being followed in either the fire or ambulance service. Apparatus standards should be adopted and maintenance procedures should be implemented. •Apparatus inspection reports and preventive maintenance worksheets and checklists should be developed for each vehicle and completed in accordance withan established schedule. Responsibility for follow through should be assigned to assure that routine maintenance and necessary repairs are done. A proper records systems should be maintained in the township office." In addition, the committee said it did not receive enough information to determine whether personnel response is adequate. "We recommend that staffing levels and response times be reviewed." states the report. It notes that in areas where follow through is required in the areas of main­ tenance. training, supply ordering, etc., duties should be delegated to specific per­ sonnel who are given the responsiblily for the assignment. In the area of training, the survey team said the training records supplied the Title company sues Register of Deeds in Barry A dispute over whether title companies or anyone else should have to pay $1 to take photos of deeds recorded in Barry County has wound up in coir t, with a visiting judge sitting in for local judges who disqualified themselves in the matter. A hearing which wasn't really a hearing, according to Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer, was held last Tuesday, but Judge Harvey W. Moes of Hillsdale County refused to make a decision in the matter, telling the two parties to try and find a solution on their own. Suing the Register of Deeds is The Title Office, Inc., headquartered in Holland, with 14 offices around southwest Michigan, in­ cluding one in Hastings that can be viewed from the Register of Deed’s courthouse window. According to Schondelmayer. the Barry County Board of Commissioners recently decided to change the rates it wa- charging for copies of its records. Prior to the change, title companies, who use the deeds to conduct title searches so title insurance can be issued, were being charged 12 cents a copy for microfilmed images of deeds. But according to Schondelmayer, when the Board of Commissioners heard that the charge was $1 per copy for ordinary LETTERS (to the Editor) residents of the county, they felt the discrepancy between what residents paid and what title companies paid unfair. So a change was instituted. That was in May, and by September the Tide Co. had filed suit, saying the deeds are public record and should be provided at a reasonable rate. Title Co. President Edward Marsilje said that the issue isn't really whether his com­ pany should pay the higher rate. State law says a county register of deeds is allowed to charge $1 for copies. But, Marsilje said, another state law says the public is allowed to go into the register of deeds and examine the records. And should the title company or any member of the public wish to make copies of the records, the register of deeds must make space for them to do so. Marsilje is thus proposing that his com­ pany bring in its own equipment to microfilm the deeds Schondelmayer is maintaining, he said, that even if the company takes its own photos of the deeds, the company will still be charged $1 per copy At that rate, title companies who buy a month’s worth of microfilmed copies of deeds from the county would be paying from $800 to $1,OUO a month. That's compared to from $96 to $120 prior to the change. The judge, according to Schondelmayer. told the parties that the Board of Com­ missioners had the final say on the $1 issue for photocopies and microfilm copies made by the register of deeds for the public or title companies, etc. But if individuals or companies bring In their own equipment to make copies, the judge told Schondelmayer, the issue of whether to charge them lies squarely in the register of deeds' office. Schondelmayer has met with com­ missioners on the Central Services Com­ mittee and the Barry County Prosecutor's Office, which is defending the case. An agreement is being discussed, he said Tuesday. Marsilje said his company is not just suing to get the price changed, but suing for recovery of any excess funds already spent for copies. He said his company buys copies from 14 counties and the most he pays per copy is 15 cents. Marsilje is looking for an amicable solution. “We abstractors have to work with the Register of Deeds. We'd rather do it on a friendship basis rather than on an ad­ versarial basis.” I'd like tosay thanks and a job well done to all our village council members. They’ve had to put up with a lot of bad flack, it's about time they hear that the largest percent of the village appreciates al) they do. A proud Freeport resident, Ramona Reichard story that Webb's charge was not directed at the March 10 election, but referred to prior elections. We apologize for that oversight. Freeport Village President Charles Blough denied Webb's charge. The accuracy of our report about the village sign is evidenced by the ac­ companying photograph, which shows clearly that the sign was donated to the "People of Freeport by the Frteport Boosters." Editor's note: In our report of the March 10 election, we included a quote from Karren Webb, charging that voters had been turned away from the polls. It was not clear in the Banner coverage was not correct, writer says To the editor: I am truly amazed and disappointed in The Banner, because of what I’ve been reading recently about Freeport I thought reporters were supposed to checkout stories and report only the true facts, not just any lie and garbage. I worked as a Democratic election in­ spector at the March 10, 1986 Freeport Election and I do not like having my name being associated with such lies, that we turned away voters. We did not turn away any registered voter of the village. We had to turn away residents that were not registered to vote, that is the law! As fur council members locking the doors during public council meetings, that is another lie. Anyone who knows our council building knows the door sticks and is veryhard to open sometimes. Perhaps someone in this complaining group has some carpenter experience and could volunteer to fix the council door, then we wouldn't have that problem. In fact, if this group would channel some of their energy toward something constructive for our village, instead of just finding fault and harrassing council mem­ bers, we’d have a much better village, which they say they are working for. But, when we need volunteers for any village project, we never see them. And as for the sign used during the elec­ tion, it does not belong to the village of Freeport, the sign belongs to a private group, which anyone can rent. And it was rented by a private individual, not with taxpayers money. . , . Oh yes. there has been a lot of other bad comments made that everyone on the council is related to Bloughs or Yoders. Some are. but not ail. I am not related to anyone on the council but would like to say I am proud to know work and live in this village with both families and all the other council members, as thev had the courage to stand up to this group and run for council offices again The good turn out at the election, with a near 2-to1 win for all their offices, show that the majority of our residents want them back on our village council. VIEWPOINT dartk ’t<?e Were :ncomPie,e by state stanshoulrt AU fire and ambulance personnel and ° receivc training through instructors MickC0Urses aPProved by the State of ievp, g.an-Says the reP°rt and be certified at conr deemed appropriate. It also notes that untang education and recertification. P-Jucularly in medical training is man- Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL:------------------ ----------- —------------------------------------------------------- Fight is on over sobriety checklanes A group of state legislators is fighting Gov. James Blanchard's efforts to establish "sobriety checklanes,” questioning whether the checklanes violate citizens' constitutional rights and whether they are cost effective. The legislators are raising questions that must be an­ swered before the checklanes are put into use. The first issue deals with whether police have the right to stop all motorists in search of those who have had too much to drink. Those who were concerned about their constitutional rights being violated by the mandatory seat belt law should be screaming loudly about the sobriety checklanes, where police stop everybody under the assump­ tion that some people will be violating the law. Is everybody guilty until proven innocent? Also at issue in the legislature is whether the checklanes are an efficient use of police manpower. Other states with the checklanes find that they have to stop hundreds of motorists to find a few violators. Opponents of the checklanes say that the manpower tied up on a checklane could be better used on road patrols and crime fighting. In an age when nearly al) law enforcement agencies say that they are understaffed, the checklanes must be shown to be the best means of catching the drunks before the go-ahead is given in Michigan. Finally, a local issue not addressed by the legislators must be an­ swered. Under the current proposal, state police would receive assistance from local departments at the checklanes. We haven’t seen any proposal to make the state pay for the time of the local police officers. The checklanes are proposed for operation in the early morning hours, when most drunk drivers are on the road. Our local departments are all short of men during those hours already. Checklanes would require having additional men on duty or tying up the men already on duty at the checklanes. Either solution would not be in the best interests of our local law enforcement agencies. Everybody is against drunk driving. Tighter laws were put into effect several years ago and more drunks have been caught. Citizens should question whether the governor's proposal is the best means of continuing the fight against the drunk driver. L he committe committe also also said said that that it it saw saw “ “no no •■•c evjdence of a local fire inspection program and recommends that one be implemented ” F're Chief Robert Kenyon had said Piously that the six men were suspended oy the department for violating the depart­ ment by-laws by divulging departmental inforTnation to outsiders. According to the survey report, “written departmental procedures should be exP^^d to cover more situations, and they should be uniformly practiced and enforced, t0Pies should be made available to all personnel. In * ........ addition to emergency continued-Page 9 GR Pops concert set for Sat. in Hastings Members of the newly formed Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County are hoping local and area residents will support its very first project by attending this Saturday's pops concert in Hastings. The evening is expected to be fun and entertaining while featuring music with an Irish flair, performed by the 75-piece Grand Rapids Symphony. Billed as a SL Patrick's Pops Concert, the event starts at 8 p.m. this Saturday and will be held in the Hastings High School gym­ nasium. The symphony will play music ranging from selections from “On a Clear Day" to McNamara’s Band.” General admission tickets, which will be available at the door, are $4 per adult and $2.50 each for senior citizens and students. Tickets also may be purchased in advance at the Barry Intermediate School District of­ fice, 202 S. Broadway in Hastings; the Hastings Public Library, or Boomtown Sound Shop in downtown Hastings or may be ordered by phone by calling the BISD at 945­ 4192; or Jo Fenner in Ldton, 623-8745; or Mary Remenak, 664-4329. Reserved seating tickets may be pur­ chased for $10 each and includes admission to a 6:30 p.m. pre-concert “Meet the Con­ ductor" wine-and-cheese reception Saturday at the Episcopal Parish House, 315 W. Center St. in Hastings. Members of the Hastings branch of the American Association of University Women are hosting the reception. In addition, several Hastings and Delton music students will play pre-concert music, beginning at 7:15 p.m., in the high school gym. Writer objects to 7-Eleven stores’ reading material To the Editor: After reading the article in the March 13 Banner, concerning the possibility of a new 7Eleven Convenience store being opened in Hastings, I wonder if area citizens who are concerned about the moral climate of the community (and our county) are aware of the fact that 7-Eleven Stores are the leading retailer of pornographic magazines in the United States, a leading national magazine on decency says. Quoting from the January 1966 issue of National Federation For Decency, “Southland Corporation owns 7-Eleven Convenience Stores and while the number of stores getting out of the pornography business continues to grow, the leading retailer of pornographic magazines in America say they plan to stay in the business of selling this material. Doug Reed, spokesman for the corporation said that 7Eleven would continue to sell pornography. Reed's attitude seemed to be that there aren't enough people in American who care enough to make a difference Business proprietors who sell pornography have made a choice they have chosen to make available this type of product to their customers, this also leaves us, the customers, with a choice. We have the choice of withholding all of our business from them and letting them know that we find this type of material offensive. It is so important they understand it is not personal opinions of the retailers themselves and their business we disapprove of, but the product they choose to sell. 1 personally believe most retailers want to offer their best to their customers and their community, that they want to make available products that help and make our lives, our homes and our communities better, actually, the best possible and not those things that tear down and destroy, so that we can reach toward a high standard of living that protects life here in our Country beginning in our own areas. Hastings Court crowd control questioned Large public interest and a small 56th District Courtroom were topics of discussion at last week’s meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners A citizen at the board meeLng, Mary Simmons, told commissioners she was concerned about crowd control during the recent preliminary exams of murder suspects in the slaying of Dowling resident Ricky A. Goddard. Simmons said because there was not enough seating for the public, people were trying to push and shove their way into the courtroom to try to be the first to secure one It is estimated that approximately 75 percent of all pornography falls into the hands of children, and that stands to reason. Aho, states with the highest readership of pornography also have the highest rape cases reported, according to Pal Robertson host of the 700 Club television program. Perhaps, we might say, these are only possibilities, this doesn't mean it will happen here in Barry County, but it is happening already right here and the number of abuse cases are growing In the same Banner there is an article on page 2 where two men have been arrested for sexual abuse of a 6-yearold girl. I ask myself, “Is it at all possible that these men are users of pornography?" Who will speak up for the victims possibly caused by this business? Many times these victims are children and even babies. We need to understand well that these retailers are not interested in the damage por­ nography does or the victims it causes. The only thing they really care about is your dollar in their pocket. As a Christian, and an American caring about others and our land, I need to make a survey of my community and know where pornography is available in my community and then act on that knowledge hoping to make our county a better place to live because I am here. What about you? Citizens caring to make a difference can write, the mailing address for the Southland Corporation is: Chrm: John P. Thompson, The Southland Corp., 2828 N. Haskill Ave., Dallas, TX 75204. Thank you for allowing me to express my thoughts, personal opinion and quotes in your newspaper. Mary Sager Delton Symphony good choice To the Editor: We are very pleased and happy with the choice of the Grand Rapids Symphony as a send off for the newly formed Thornapple Valleys Arts Council of Barry County. Banner] Send form PS. 3579 to F*O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, PO. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 ’Vol. 131, No. 12-Thursday, March 20,1986 Ownership of the Freeport sign listing names of the candidates is attested by the writing on the side. Subscription Rotes: $11.00 per yoor in Borry County: $13.00 per yeor in odjoinlng counties: and $14.50 per year elsewhere. of the few seats not reserved for family members of the accused. As a result, she said, “the bailiffs arm is in a sling and one man with a cane was put to the floor." Although the county board does not have jurisdiction over the court, commissioners said they would ask its judicial committee to check into the matter. Commissioners also indicated that the court probably wasn't doing anything wrong, but that the limited seating capacity and unusually large public interest made the situation difficult. Simmons said that she knows of some county residents who “resent not getting in to hear the trial. The Grand Rapids Symphony has become one of the outstanding symphonies of our state and nation, and we urge the community to come out for the St. Patrick's Day Pop's Concert, bring the children and enjoy! Enjoy the opportunity to make the Barry County Community an "even better place to live.” After the March 22, concert, we will be looking forward to the many wonderful concerts end programs the Arts Council will be providing in the future Brava! Jim Mix Kathryn Mix (former member of G.R. Symphony) Hastings B-Ball should get congrats from community To the Editor: I think everyone who sees a Hastings Saxon Varsity or Jr. Varsity Basketball player should congratulate them for a fine job they did this past season. The Saxon Varsity team claimed it’s fotrth District title out of the past five years, which not every area basketball team can claim. The Saxon junior varsity team won it’s second straight Twin Valley Title for first place in their league with a record of 19 wins and 1 loss, improved from last years record of 18 wins and 2 losses. Each player on both teams contributed to their teams cause with their help of playing or setting on the bench when needed. Coaches Dennis O'Mara and Jack Longstreet did a great job working with the players. They showed approval, discipline, and love to each player when it was needed and when it wasn't. Each team should take pride in themselves and as a student and player they represented this community. If they continue to show the same qualities in the future, Hastings, can rest assured these fine men will be an asset to their families and how they choose to serve this area. Mike Hook Hastings Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must Include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written In good taste Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 20,1986 Minnie M. Hinckley HASTINGS - Mrs. Minnie M. Hinckley, 74, of 827 Railroad St., Hastings died Saturday, March 15, 1986 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Hinckley was bom in Orangeville Twp., Barry County on May 7, 1911, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Schwankoff) Johncock. She was a lifelong resident of Barry County and attended Eagle school. She had lived in Hastings since the late 193O's. She married Alfred Altoft in Nov. 1928. The marriage ended in divorce. She married William Hinckley on Jan. 9,1940. She retired in 1980 from the Lake Odessa Canning Co. where she had been employed for 15 years. Her previous employments included Angelo's Restaurant and Cookie's Restaurant, both of Hastings. Surviving are three sons, Albert Altoft, Lester Altoft, both of Hastings and Charles Altoft of Delton; four daughters, Mrs. Kendell (Harriett) Jeffries of Glen Ellyn, III., Mrs. Richard (Mary) Bustance, Mrs. Raymond (Helen) Keeler and Mrs. L. Barry (Esther) Roscoe, all of Hastings; 33 grand­ children; 31 great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Rozel! (Clara) Stanton of Middleville, Mrs. Cleon (Alva) Ellinger of Shelbyville, Mrs. Margaret Johnson of Hastings; one brother, Clarence Johncock of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, William on March 31, 1963, an in­ fant son, two grandchildren, one great grandson and a sister, Juanita Jenkins and two brothers, John and William H. Johncock. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiated. Burial was in Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Orville G. Brown CHARLOTTE - Mr. Orville G. Brown. 75. of Charlotte, formerly of Dowling, died Thursday. March 13, 1986 at Hayes Green Beach Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday. March 15 at 1 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Arthur Salsibury officiating. Burial was at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Mr- Brown was born in Tennessee and moved to Dowling at an early age. He moved to Charlotte 12 years ago upon the death of his first wife, Louise. He was employed as a sheet metal worker for Miller Davis Co. in Battle Creek until his retirement. He was a member of Sheet Metal Workers In­ ternational No. 360 and attended Cedar Creek Bible Church of Delton. He is survived by his wife, Laura; two daughters, Sharon Larner of Charlotte and Daisy Vote of Richland; three sons, Houston Brown of Charlotte, Keith Brown of Portland and Joe Brown of Missouri; several grand­ children; two great grandchildren; four step-daughters, Martha Feldpausch of St. Johns, Betty Eastman of Charlotte, Helen Williams of Nashville and Norma Harris of Hastings; four step-sons. Edward Bartlett of Midland, Arthur Bartlett of Saginaw; Thomas Bartlett of Lakeview and William Bartlett of Caledonia; six sisters, Cordie Norrod. Dimple Beazley, Willadean Fredrick, Beulath Jones, Lois Wright all of Tennessee and Lucille Hibbard of Battle Creek and one brother Ray Brown of Ten­ nessee. Amy H. Monn UNIONVILLE - Mrs. Amy H. Monn, 96, formerly of Unionville in Detroit died Sun­ day, March 16, 1966 at Geriatrics Home in Stockbridge. Graveside services were held 04447085 Hastings Area GRACB LUTHBRAN CHURCH. 239 B. North St . Michael Anton, Paitor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Mar. 23 • 1:45 Church School |aU apa). 1M» Family Worship. Coni 8 Parents after. AAL Branch meeting. 600 Emmanuel Grace (here). Thursday, Mar. 20 • 4:15 Children ! Choir, 7:30 Sr. Choir. Bd BvanafSoc. Min. Saturday. Mar. 22 • 9 30 Conf 5 Cookie Party Prmr House. CHURCH OF JBSUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS. 600 N Airport Road. Hastings, 946-2104. Russell Soltnea. branch president, phone 945-2314. Counselors Kent Gibson (945-4145) and Ed Thomas (796-7280). Sacrament Meeting 9 aO am. Sunday School 10.30 a.m. Primary. Relief Society. Priesthood, anc Young Women al IIJO am. Work Meeting second Thursday 10:00-2:00 and exercise class every Wednesday 7 00 pm. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broad way Rev. David D. Garrett. Phone *45-2229 Parsonage. 945 3195 Church Where a Christian eapcrlence makes you a FIRST PRBSBYTBRIAN CHURCH, member, 9.30 a.m. Sunday School.- 10.45 Hastings, Mich., Allan J. WaeninJt. In­ am. Worship Service: 6 pm. Fellowship Worship: 7 pm. Wednesday Prayer. terim Miniater Eileen Higbee. Dir Chrtr tian Ed. Sunday. Mor. 23 - 9:30 and 11:00 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. Worahip Services Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 30 service over WBCH AM MI North Michigan. Minister Clay Hom and FM. 9:30 Church School Classes for all Phone 946-4145 residence. 945-2938 church. Sunday Services 10 a.m.; Bible ages. 10:30 Children a Choir Practice 10 30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dinin* Study 11 am.; Evening Services 6 p.m.; Room 11:30 Children's Church. S:30 Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 p.m. Junior High Youth Fellosvship at the church. 6:30 Senior High Youth HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Fellowship at the church. Tuesday. Mar. West Sutc Rood Pastor J A Campbell 25 • 7:00 Pulpit Nominating Committee Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9 45 a.m ; will meet in the Church Dinin* Room. Worship 11 am.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday. Mar. 26 - 9:30 Womens Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 pm. Association Board Meeting in the Lounge 6 30 Kirk Choir Practice. 7:30 Chancel ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 3. Choir practice. Thursday. Mar. 27 ■ 7:30 Jefferson Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Satur­ Maunday Thursday Services • Lord's Sup­ day Maas 4:30 pm.; Sunday Maaaes 8 am. per Friday. March 26 - 1:00-2:30 Union and 11 a.m. confessions Saturday Good Friday Services at Lhe First United 400-4:30 pm. Methodial Church, sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 PoweU Rd Russell A Server. Pastor. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Phone 945-9224 Worship service 10J0 209 W Green Street, Hastings Mich.. am . evening aervice 6 pm., classes for all 49056, (616) 945-9574. David B. Nelson ages 945 a.m. Sunday school. Tueaday. Jr , Pastor Sunday. Mar. 23 - 6:30 Worship Cottage Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm. Service - Room 106. Remove This Cup­ Mark 14:32-42. 900 Children s Choir - CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 choir room. 9 30 am. Sunday School. North Broadway. Rev James E. Leitzman 10 30 a m. Coffee Fellowship. 10:30 am. Pastor. Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. Sunday Radio Broadcast. WBCH. 11:00 a.m. Wor­ School Hour; 11 :00 am. Morning Worship ship Service ■ Sanctuary, 6 00 p_m Youth Service; 6 00 p.m. Evening Service Fellowships Monday, March 24 • 6 00 Wednesday: 7:00 pm. Services for Aduhs. Webeloa. 7:00 pjn Scouts Tuesday. Mar. Teens and Children 25 ■ 2 45 p.m. Cub Den. Wednesday. Mar 26 6 30 p m Chancel Choir Thursday. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S March 27 • 6 30 pm. The Passover Feast Hanover, Hastings Leonard Daves. Pastor (with reservations). Ph 946 2256 or 945 9429 Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 am.. Worship 11 a m.. Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m.. EMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Cor­ Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nursery ner ul Broadway and Center Streets foe ail services. Wednesday CYC 6:45 Father Wayne Smith. Rector 930 a m pm , prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. Sunday School and Adult Classes 10 30 a m Services Weekday Eucharists Wedneaday. 7 15 am; Thursday. 7:00 HASTINGS FISH MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall Rev Marvin Sickmiiler, P jtor junday Morning Sun day School 1000. Morning Worship Ser­ vice - 11:00. Evening Service - 7:30, Prayer Meeting Wednesday Night • 7JO. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Garner, Pastor. James R. Bar­ rett, Asst, to the pastor in youth Sunday Services: Sunday School 9.45 a.m. Morn­ ing Worship 11:00 a.m Evening Worship 6 pm. Wednesday, Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 6. 7.-00 pm. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 00 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 pm. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 am. Klop Kids (Children a Choir). Sunday morning aer­ vice broadcast WBCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Jack Bartholomew, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 Fellowship and Coffee; 9:55 Sunday School; 11:00 Morning Worship; 6 00 p.m. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, transportation provided to and from morn­ ing services Prayer meeting, 7 pm. Wednesday. Middleville Area ST. AUGUSTINE. Middleville, Rev. Father Joseph Thachct. Pastor. Phone 792-2669 Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M-37. Just north of Mid­ dleville. 795-9726 Rev Wesley Smith. Pastor Mark J. Hlghman, Pastor of Youth and Education. Sunday School 9:45 am.; Morning Worship 11 am.; Evening Ser­ vice 6 pm. PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at Parmelee Rd , Middleville. Rev. Wayne Kiel, Pastor. Phone 8911585 Rev. Charles Doornbos. Assistant Pastor. Phone 795-3466. First Service 9 am.; church­ School 10:15 am.; Second Senrice 11:15 am.; Evening Celebration 6 pm. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev James E Cook of floating Country Chapel Church School 9 am.; worship 10 am.; Bonfield Church School 10 a.m.; worship 11:30 a.m. JACOBS RECALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINCS SAVINGS a LOAN ASSOCIATION ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor A mission of St Rose Cathobc Church. Haslinp Saturday Mass 6JO pm. Sunday Mas. 9.30 am. OrangevilleGun Lake Area ST CYRIL It METHODIUS Gun Lake. Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 792-2889 Saturday Mass 5 pm ; Sunday Mom 7.30 a.m. A 11:30 a.m Delton Area Hastings — Nashville ol Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" -1 IB S. Jeflersor. - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Mxhigan X______________________ _______________________ > For Delton Kellogg Schools 1986 Annual School Election CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Campground Rd 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School at 10 a m : Wor­ ship 11 am : Evening Service at 7 pm : Youth med Sunday 6 pm . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 pm FLEXFAB INCORPORATED NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION BARRY AND ALLEGAN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN Hastings and lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOMES Horace M. Angell SAN FRANCISCO - Mr. Horace M. "Gabe" Angell, 66, of San Francisco, formerly of Hastings, died Tuesday, Feb. 25,1986, in San Francisco from lung cancer. Memorial services were held March 6 in San Francisco. His family is planning a "time to remember Gabe" al 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at the heme of his sister, Mrs. Richard Bauer, 427 Young St., Hastings. Mr. Angell was bom in Ionia in 1919, moving to Hastings with his family in 1921. He graduated from the University of Chicago in 1941 and served four years in the Navy during World War II. After the war he remained active in the Navy, retiring with the rank of full Commander. His professional career began with the American National Red Cross in San Frandsco where he worked for his own brokerage firm known as H.M. Angell Co. in 1953. He added a securities license to his credentials in 1973 and began financial planning. He joined Protected Investors of America as a registered representative in 1978. At the time of his death he was vice president and a member of the Board of Directors of that firm. He was a Registered Principal with the Boston Stock Exchange and the National Association of Security Dealers. He was honored ar "Financial Planner of the Year” in 19W by the San Francisco Chapter of the In­ ternational Association for Financial Planning, he was also a member of the In­ stitute of Certified Financial Planners. He remained active in the University of Chicago alumni and at various times he held the office of President of the San Francisco Alumni Club and Cabinet Member of the Alumni Association. He was an avid tennis and golf player. Mr. Angell is survived by two brothers, Francis Angell of Studio City, CA and Robert P. Angell of Dreyton Plains; two sisters, Lois Sparks of Grosse Pointe and Mildred Bauer of Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. Reinhart Zemke VERMONTVILLE - Mr. Reinhart Richard Zemke, 80, of 7545 Brown Rd., Vermontville, died Saturday, March 15, 1986 at Leila Hospital. Battle Creek where he had been a patient one day. He was bom May 22, 1905, the son of Richard and Edith (Smith) Zemke of Ver­ montville. He attended Vermontville schools and graduated from Vermontville High School in 1923. He had bought his present farm in 1931 from his uncle and has farmed all his life in the same area. He married the former Polly M. Jones of Battle Creek on July 10, 1937. He was active in many civic activities. He dedicated 27 years to the Vermontville School Board and was president at the time of the formation of the Maple Valley District. He was one of the pioneers in the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association and was a past president. He was the recipient of the Minute Man Award for outstanding community service. Reinhart was a member of the F Irst Congregational Church of Vermontville where he served as a trustee, and a life member of the Masonic Lodge of Vermontville. He also served on the Woodlawn Cemetery Board for several years. Surviving are his wife, Polly; four daughters, Mrs. Carl (Edith M.) Grashuis of Hastings; Margaret A. Cook of Ver­ montville; Mary L. Zemke of Battle Creek and Mrs. Durwood (Jeanne E.) Booker of Battle Creek; five grandchildren, Polly, Rob and Steve Cook, Doug and Dee Dee Booker; two sisters, Martha and Margareta Zemke, both of Vermontville. He was preceded in death by one sister, Irene Zemke. Funeral arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Masonic Lodge services were held 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 18. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 at the First Congregational Church of Vermontville with Rev. Bill Trump of­ ficiating. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Zemke Scholarship Memorial Fund. Nashville Area COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance far your life. Home. Business and Cor Bill Combs LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Bill Combs. 55, of 1403 Harrison St., Lake Odessa died Satur­ day, March 15. 1986 at Pennock Hospital Funeral services were held Wednesday March 19th at 1:30 p.m. at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. Douglas Stephens officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Mr. Combs was born on Feb. 8, 1931 in Harveyton, KY the son of Hiram and Ger­ trude (Daniels) Combs He attended schools in Kentucky and moved to the Lake Odessa area where he was employed at Keeler Brass Co. for 30 years. Mr. Combs is survived by Fran and Sandy of Lake Odessa; two sons, Mike Combs and Randy Combs both of Lake Odessa; his mother. Gertrude Combs of Grand Ledge two brothers, Burl Combs and Jim Combs both of Grand Ledge; three sisters, Marjorie Stedham and Shirley Quick both of Lake Odessa and Della Jean Combs of Lansing; three grandchildren; and eleven nieces and nephews. Betty M. Havens HASTINGS ■ Mrs. Betty M Havens 68 of 435 E. Colfax. Hastings died Friday March 14. 1986 at her residence Mrs. Havens was bom in Steuben County Indiana on June 25. 1917. the daughter of Samuel and Muriel (Spears) Parsell. She was raised in Indiana and attended schools there. She also attended Ball State University and Western Michigan Univer­ sity. She taught school in Indiana for five years, coming to Hastings in 1955 from Lancaster. Ohio. She taught the fifth grade al Northeastern Elementary. Hastings for 15 years, retiring in 1978 She married Alvy L Havens on Nov. 26. 1937. ' Mrs. Havens was a member of the National and Michigan Teachers Association. Surviving are her husband. Alvy; three sons. Dr. Dennis Havens of Lexington Kentucky. Thomas Havens of Niles and Barry Havens of Traverse City, ten grand­ children; two sisters, Barbara Stookey of Sarasota. Fla. ; Joan Barnett of Santa Maria Calif. ‘ Funeral services were held 11 am Tuesday. March 18 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Caner Society. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville Rev. J.G. Boomer Sunday School 9 45 am.; Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 pm.; Bi­ ble Prsyer. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 Fuller St.. M-79. Pastor Thomas Voyles Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 am . Morning Worship 11 am ; Evening Services, Youth 6 p.m.. Evening Worship 7 p.m ; Wednesday mid-week prayer 7 p.m . Wedneaday caravan program 7 pm. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hostings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: Monday. March 17 at 1 p.m. at the family P|ol in Columbia Town Cemetery in Unionville Rev. Joe Graybill officiated. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Mrs. Monn was born December 22, ib«9 jn Unionville the daughter of Hiram and Margaret (Thomas! Cobine. She married Edward Monn on August 21. 1922 in Detroit. Mr. Monn preceded her in death on July 22 1967. She lived most of her life in the Detroit area and wintered in Florida and California. In 1975 she lived with her cousin Mrs. RqsS (Dorothy) Krebs of Lake Odessa. Mrs. Krebs is one of the few surviving cousins. TO QUALIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTORS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thot the Annual School Election for the School District will be held between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on ... Monday, June 9, 1986 The law prohibits the Inspectors of Election from receiving the vote of a person residing in a registration school district whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township in which such person resides. The last day in which a person may register to be eligible to vote in the Annual School Election is ... Monday, May 12, 1986 Registrations must be received by 5:00 p.m. If you are not now a registered voter, you may register with your City or Township Clerk, or at any branch office of the Secretary of State subject to the provisions of applicable law. The purpose of this election is: 1. To elect one or more registered and qualified electors of the School District as members of the Board of Education. 2. To submit to the voters one or more propositions to renew and/or increase millage pursuant to the provisions of Arti­ cle IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, as amended. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Dated: March 10, 1986 SALLY A. MILLS, Secretary, Board of Education Woodland News Woodland United Methodist Church Women are planning an Easter Fellowship which will be held Wednesday. March 26 at 9 a.m. The speaker will be Elizabeth Rhoades of Lansing. Her story was in the March. 1985 Guideposts magazine. Special music will be by Angie Henry, with refreshments to follow. There will be free babysitting available. This year, men are invited as well as women. Everyone is welcome An offering will be taken. Woodland Lions Club will hold its annual Lenten Breakfast on March 22 at 7 a.m. It will be in their den on Main Street in Woodland. The freewill offering will be donated to the Easter Seal Organization to benefit crippled children. Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood Methodist Church will be the featured speaker. All men are invited to come and bring a guest. Kilpatrick Church Ladies Missionary Society held its March dinner last Wed­ nesday noon. The hostesses, Evelyn Goodrich and Doreen Shoemaker, served baked chicken pie with biscuits on top. There were 21 people at the meal. In the momng and the afternoon, the Missionary Society ladies sorted old Sunday School and Christian devotion literature that had been returned to the church. It will be included in a shipment to missionaries in Africa who re­ use the material. Woodland Eagles will hold their spring dinner for Lakewood area Senior Citizens at noon on April 5. Anyone over 60-years of age andwould like to attend this dinner can make reservations by calling the Eagles number, 367-4041, any afternoon or evening. Rick and Carol Stowell brought their new­ born son, Cody Lee Stowell, home from Pennock Hospital on Saturday. Their older son, Chad, now three, greeted his new brother at the Stowell family farm on Jordan Road. The Woodland Sesquicentennial Com­ mission met at the Lions' Den Monday, March 10. Those present were Tom Niethamer, George Schaibly, Lawrence Chase, Ella Kantner, Jim Lucas, Earl Engle and Willis Dalton. They discussed current progress in planning the 1987 celebration. Mr. Niethamer announced that he had contacted a company about renting a large tent during the celebration. The tent will be in Herald Classic park for dinners and programs. He also said he has taken steps to get a speaker from NASA. Over 200 copies of "Timberland Times” have now been sold. Progress is being made on the history of Woodland Township that is being written by Cathy Arnott. The Woodland Sesquicentennial Com­ mission would like to have any copies of the newspaper Woodland Neighbor, that was published by Lawrence Bird in Woodland during the 1940s and 1950s. If anyone has copies of this old newspaper stored In their possession - in attic or basement or whatever - and would consider lending or donating them to the commission, they would either be returned to the lender or permanently stored in acid-proof newspaper preservation boxes in the Woodland Library after their use by the commission. In that case, they could be used by other researchers and historians also. Woodland people at the Mulliken Masonic beef and noodle dinner on Sunday were Alma and Ray Faul, Joyce and Oliver Boulter, and Cathy and Jim Lucas who were with Evelyn and Clayton Goodrich of Lake Odessa. The meal, after being poor for a few months, was again excellent. The Woodland Lions Club met Tuesday evening. They were served beef stew and strawberry shortcake by Bonnie McLeod. Some of the 20 members and guests who were present are still talking about the delicious beef stew with pieces of beef "this big!” by Catherine Lucas Max Vipond was the special guest and the speaker. He is president of Union Bank in Lake Odessa. He talked about today’s economics and the local economy, par­ ticularly farm economy in Barry and Ionia Counties in 1986. Hope Brethren Church was full when the March 16 Lakewood Ministerial Association United Lenten Service was held there on Sunday evening. Pastor Jerry Brenneman welcomed the worshippers. The church choir sang some special numbers, and Ward Pierce of Lakewood United Methodist delivered a sermon on "The Other Two Crosses.” The man on one cross repented and the man on the other cursed. Rev. Pierce said that every person must decide which of these courses he or she will take. Hope Church furnished beverages and cookies for an "after-glo" fellowship. Next week's United Lenten Service will be at Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish Church in Coats Grove. Pastor Jerry Miller will host and the speaker will be Pastor Ben Ridder of the Christian Reformed Church in Lake Odessa. The Lakewood Ministerial Association United Good Friday service will be at Central Methodist Church in Lake Odessa at 1 p.m. Rev. Glen Wegner of Woodland United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa at 1 p.m. Rev. Glen Wegner of Woodland United Methodist will be the speaker. Woodland Food Co-op held a bake sale and open house at their store front in Woodland on Friday and Saturday. Some new members joined the co-op during the event. Mem­ berships are still open if anyone is interested in joining. Store hours are Fridays from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ron Coats, Woodland Fire Department Chief, slipped on some ice and fell under his truck at his home in Coats Grove on Monday last week. He broke his leg in three places and had to summon help with the two-way radio that he carries on his belt. Woodland Women's Study Club met at the Lions Den last Tuesday afternoon. The nominating committee reported that the officers would remain the same next year. Lee King presented a program about making and flying kites. As there was snow on the ground in the park, the members could not go out and fly kites as planned, but they decided that they would fly kites at their picnic in the park in June. Hostesses Irene Moore, Alma Faul and Carol Enz served pistacio pie in keeping with a green St Patrick’s Day theme. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Max King entertained his sister Caryle Lord of Charlotte on Saturday. Mrs. King prepared a Chinese dinner for their guest. A tie in the village election for trustee was settled on Monday morning by a drawing in the County Clerk’s office. Susan Pepper drew for Mary Jo Bump, and she drew the slip that said "elected". Lester Forman drew for Cliff Mattson, and he drew the slip that said "not elected". Mrs. Bump will be installed for the two-year term at a village council meeting on March 24. Plans are progressing for the concert of Dave and Barb Anderson that will be Wednesday, April 9 at Zion Lutheran Church. Dave and Barb Anderson have presented over 1,300 concerts in seven years in the United Stat<*s, Canada, Europe. Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Hong Kong, Singapore, Pakistan, and Papau, New Guinea. Their music includes hymns, Gospel songs, old Sunday School and camp songs and contemporary Christian music. Dave An­ derson has written a book titled "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to Church”. This book as well as records of the couple singing will be on sale at the time of the concert. Legal Notice - NOTICE To Members of Hastings Mutual Insur­ ance Company Hostings, Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, Mich­ igan. on Wednesday, April 9, 1986 be­ ginning ot 9:00 a.m. Notice of rec-convening of Droinoge Board for Adding Land* to Intercounty Drainage Dittrict. (Setion 280.197. P.A. 40 of 1956 os amended. Counties of Allegan and Barry In the Matter of the GUN RIVER INTERCOUNTY DRAIN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions bearing dotes of July 24. 1978, August 4, 1978, August 24. 1978 and October 26. 1978 and November 14. 1978 were filed with Lynn B. Fleming, County Drain Commissioner of the County of Allegan, praying for DUANE L O'CONNOR, Secretary - NOTICE The Yankee Springs Township approved the rezonlng of following parcel to Commercial: eff. March 13, 1984 Beginning at a point on the East and West ’/< line ot Section 19-3-10, Yankee Springs Township Barry County, Michigan, distant N 89 degrees 55’ 13" W, 100 feet from the SE comer of the W fractional V4 of the NW 14 of said Sec. 19, and running thence N 89 degrees 55' 13" W along said East and West 14 line 300 feet; thence N 00 degrees 18' 10" W, parallel with the E line of said W fractional Vi of the NW Vt a distance of 648 feet; thence S 89 degrees 55' 13" E, 400 feet to said E line of the W fractional Vi of the NW Vt, thence S 00 degrees 18' 10" E along said E line 440 feet; thence N 89 degrees 55' 13" W100 feet; thence S 00 degrees 18' 10" E 208 feet to the place of beginning (This parcel Is on the north side of Chief Noon­ day Road, near the WKZO tower, immediately west and north of a commercial real estate olfice already zoned commercial) MARILYN PAGE, Clerk Yankee Springs Township Ing. tiling »nd extrading of the Gun River tatereoeety Drain. WHEREAS. The Drainoge Board for tho Gun River Intercounty Drainage District did. on the Sth day of June, 1984, moke ond issue on order determining that it is necessary and conducive to the public health, convenience ond welfare, that o certain Drain known as the Gun River 'nlercounty Drain should be cleaned out. relocated, widened, deep­ ened. straightened, tiled or ex­ tended in the counties of Allegon ond Barry, State of Michigan. NOW THEREFORE, the said Drainoge Board will re convene of the Taakoo Springs Township Hall on the 26th day of March. 1986 at 10:30 o'doch in the forah ’he necessity oistnct of said drain as resur­ veyed. THEREFORE, all persons and public corporations whose lands hove been added to the droin- • ..... ............. ^’,'wen under our hands this ♦th day of March, 1986. L Kindinf.r Director of Agriculture By Michael R. Gregg Deputy Director in Charge of Drains (3-20) �Thursday, March 20,1986 — The Hastings Banner - Page 5 Barry County Picnic held in Florida recently Friends in the sunny south got together for their annual picnic, last month, when 175 Barry County people met at the Kiwanis Hall in Bradenton, Fla. The meeting was called to order by President Russell Dingerson. The invocation was given by Lottie Mathews. A vocal group from the Palmetto Baptist Church entertained. The group, called ‘‘Sakes Alive'' averaged 75 years in age. Their entertainment related the joys of growing old. Door prizes were given to 14 people. Gifts were contributed by Bosley Pharmacy. Cinder Pharmacy , National Bank of Hastings and Hastings City Bank. Wolfram join th1" l.rave'ec^ the furthest distance to Glad P*cn*c< 200 m>>es from Ft. Pierce. Cliff m KarneI* was the oldest present, and Miller was a close second. Enn^W °fficers elected were Marjorie epJ*!rlh- president, and Pat Reed. se?*tary-treasurer 1987 enext P°tluct< W*H be held February 25. ,at the Kiwanis Hall on Business 41 in “Renton. in attendence were Carl and Ruth J-r«ghton. Bud and Shirley Waters. Paul and IBates. Lawrence and Gladys v°A Fred and Dorothy Osborne. Floyd F 0 Belen Burkey. Dennis and Alice eoerickson. Lloyd and Carolyn Local church to celebrate 'Great Vigil of Easter^ Eiliott-Goodenough engagement announced Denny-Hyatt announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. George Elliott are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Vickie Lee Elliott to Donald Bruce Goodenough, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Goodenough. Vickie is a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School and currently employed at Chick-NFin in Hastings. Don is also a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Hastings Manufacturing. An April 5th wedding is being planned. Norman and Kathy Denny, parents of Kelly Jo Denny are proud to announce her engagement to Steven Douglas Hyatt, son of Jim and Ruth Hyatt. Kelly is a 1982 graduate of Saranac High School. Steve graduated from Lakewood in 1982. A July 12, 1986 wedding is being planned. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center St., Hastings, will celebrate The Great vigil of Easter liturgy on Saturday evening, March 29 at 10 p.m. This celebration is the most important and magnificent liturgy that the Episcopal Church has to olfer. It is the celebration of the night of resurrection, the night during which Christ conquered sin and death. Special music will be presented during the service including a festive brass fanfare, a movement from J.S. Bach's Cantata 129 arranged for two trumpets and organ en­ titled “Awake Thou Wintry Earth" and a setting of the choral selection Eins ist not by Bach-Hermann. Guest trumpeters will be Tammy Moores and David Haglund from Western Michigan University. The Choir and congregation will be joined by the in­ strumentalists in performing the Chorale Concertato “This Joyful Eastertide," "ranged by S. Drumond Wolff. Cantors for ine service will be Cinny and Debbie Robbe and Phyllis Settles assisted by bellringers «illo and Linda Fuhr. The Vigil is a part of the following Holy Week schedule: Palm Sunday, March 23, Choral Eucharist, 10:30 a.m.; Monday, March 24, Eucharist, 12:15 p.m.; Tuesday, March 25, Eurcharist, 5:15 p.m.; Wed­ nesday, March 26, Eucharist, 7:15 a.m.; Maundy Thursday. March 27, Eucharist, foot washing, stripping of the altar and Vigil, 7 P-m., Good Friday, March 28, Good Friday liturgy. 5:30 p.m.; Holy Saturday, March 29, Great Vigil of Easter, 10 p.m.; Easter Sunday. March 30, Choral Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. The community is invited to participate in these observances. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Wamke-Heffelbower announce engagement McAlary-Strumberger announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Larry McAlary of Mid­ dleville and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Strumberger of Middleville are proud to announce the engagement of their children, Corinne Marie McAlary and Thomas Anthony Strumberger, Jr. The bride-to-be is a 1985 giaduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and at­ tending Grand Rapids Junior College. Her finance is a 1982 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and presently employed at Steelcase. A February 14,1987 wedding is being planned. Anthony and Sharon Warnke of Clarksville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kim Marie to Jay Roger Heffelbower, son of Roger and Nancy Heffelbower of Mulliken. Kim is a senior at Lakewood High School and is employed part-time at Union Bank in Lake Odessa,. ........................... Jay is a 19&5 graduate ot Lakewood High School and is stationed in Maryland with the U.S. Army. A May wedding is planned. IT S A GIRL Darwin and Delana Mead, Nashville, March 16, 8:56 a.m., 8 lb. 15 oz. Randy and Sharon Geiger, Woodland, March 15, 8:24 a.m., 7 lb. 10 oz. Kimberly Jarman, Nashville, March 12, 4:36 p.m., 9 lb. 5V4 oz. Thomas and Cheryl Drumm, Hastings, March 13, 7:07 p.m., 7 lb. 7 oz. Richard and Alonda Pratt, Hastings, March 18, 9:35 a.m., 7 lb. 2V< oz. IT’S A BOY Brett and Laurie Harold of Freeport, Levi Joseph, Feb. 24; 8 lb. 7 oz.; 2214 inches long. Grandparents are Kathryn Elmer of Freeport, Robert Harold of Lansing and Maxine Dipp of Freeport. Danny and Amalia Boulter. Delton. March 16, 3:03 a.m., 5 lb. 12 oz. Ronald and Glenda Koutz, Hastings, March 12, 10:11 p.m., 7 lb. 3% oz. Kirk and Joni Lydy, Lake Odessa, March 18, 8:25 a.m., 8 lb. 2 oz. Mark and Michelle France, Woodland, March 18, 5:15 p.m., 8 lb. 12 oz. Brecheisen. Wilna Price. Inna Waters Swarthout. Lewis Swarthout. Bernard and Iris Watson. Charles an J Agnes Tebo. Chester and Guila Wilder. Jim and Peg Morr. Bernie and June Martin, Floyd and Lita Main. Ralph and Eva Moore, George and Dorothy Oaks. Michael and Frances Dooley. Earl and Dona Dunn. John and Pat Horseman. Cliff and Mary Mattson. Ed and Margaret Storkan, Ernest and CarolineGross. Dick and Pat Reid; Clancy and Lena Belle Tift. George and Inez Miller, Wolfram and Else Fechner. Kenneth and loleen Clark, Damon and Neva Warner. Marie Birman Hutchings. Howard and Betty Birman, Roderick and Lucille Warner. Maxine Springer. Homer and Mildred Smith, Lynn and Ruby Francisco, Walter and Marguerite Lewis, Horace and Dorothy Edmonds, Ralph and Gladys Richardson. Gladys Carnell, Mr. and Mrs. G.R. McMillen, Irene Hamp, Lucy and Ernest Jacoby, Merle and Ada Pitro, Earl and Virginia McMullin; Les and Margaret Lord, Richard and Mildred Burd, George and Edith Cogswell, Lottie Mathews, Reathal Fuller, Gordon and Jean Englerth, Ralph and Grace Shirkey, George and Christine Bowman, “Ilove the New me” says MARRIAGE LICENSES____ Dean Shoemaker, 27, Middleville and Tammy Lugendyk, 28, Middleville. Russell Sams, 37, Battle Creel: and Patsy Picca, 35, Battle Creek. Arthur LaBine, 39, Freeport, Katherine Koster, 29, Freeport. Regan Chase. 21. Hastings and Melissa Anklam. 19. Battle Creek. Get Your Checking Account on the Right Track! Darlene Shively from Plainwell “I lost 105% pounds and 108% inches and best of all, I have learned how to maintain my new weight!” commit­ ment today! You’re worth it and Diet Center is worth it! Huzjak-Birman announce engagement Scheltema-Karpinski announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Terry Scheltema of Caledonia and Mr. and Mrs. William Kar­ pinski of Hastings are proud to announce the engagement of their children, Terri Jo Scheltema to William John Karpinski. Terri attended Kelloggsville High School and is a graduate of Wyoming Public Schools. She is presently employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. John is a graduate of Hastings High School, he attended Saginaw Valley State College and is now employed at Hastings Aluminum Products. The couple will be married May 31, 1986. Announcement is made of the engagement of Julie Huzjak and Steve Birman, both of Plainwell. The bride-elect is the daughter of Nicholas Huzjak and Maryellen Huzjak, both of Kalamazoo, and her fiance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Birman of Dowling. The bride-elect graduated from Kalamazoo Loy Norrix High School and is employed by the Kalamazoo Library. Her fiance is a graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School, attended Kellogg Community College and is a student at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. He is a junior draft­ sman with the Muller Furniture Co. of Grand Rapids. The wedding will be Aug. 16th. Coldrens observe 70th anniversary Feb. 5 Rev. and Mrs. Arthur M. Coldren celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Feb. 5. 1986 at Provincial House in Hastings, where they have both been residents for more than a year. They were married at Hillsdale, Feb. 5, 1916. They had seven children, six of whom are living. A daughter passed away in in­ fancy. Besides the six living children the Coldrens had 28 grandchildren. One grand­ son passed way in 1972. There are 21 great grand children, nine step-great grand­ children and 2 step-great grandchildren. A family dinner was held at Provincial House with friends and family members present from Indiana, Michigan, Canada, Oregon and Saudi Arabia. The complete family was together for the first time in several years. Besides the honorees, they were Milo Coldren from Victoria, British Columbia; Phillip Coldren from Ann Arbor; David Coldren from Elkhart, IN; Mrs. James Young (Virginia) from Saudi Arabia; Mrs. Can Wood (Dorothy) from The Dalles. Ore.; and Mrs. Wyman Clagett (Ruth) of Hastings; Mrs. Milo Coldren, Mrs. David Coldren, Carl Wood and Wyman Clagett were also present as well as several grandchildren and other relatives and guests. 9 MONTHS LATER MAY 16,1985 Now, No Cost Checking can be yours at the National Bank of Hastings When you keep a minimum balance of $300 00 in your Checking Ac count, you may write your monthly checks at no further cost An excellent arrangement for both Personal and Business Check Writers If your balance should drop below the required minimum tn any month, only the small charge of $3 00 will be assessed Derail High-Cost Checking with Our Low-Cost Plan WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC ANTIQUARIAN BOOKFAIR SUNDAY. MARCH 23. 10-5 50 Mid-West Dellers Mich. Nitional Gusrd Armory 2500 S Washington, LANSING. Ml Admission Info: 517-332-0112 Dewane and Marjorie Englerth, Ray and Rosemary Sumner, Carolyn Helsel, Mercedeth McMillen, Lawrence and Marguerette Cox. Bill and Elaine Hewitt. Bud and Margaret Chaffee, Jerry and Thelma Henney, Judith Hayes Bayha, Elwin Wrood, Russ Shellenbarger, Gilbert and Peggy Corkins, Harry and Geraldine Johnson. Stanley and Gertrude Smith. Donald and Ruth Douglas, Bertha Philmon, Ross and Leah Belson. Leo and Ona Oliver. Howell and Lillian Newton. Gary and Gaytha Newton, Clifton and Edith Miller. Lynn and Kay Perry, Ione Bates, Aline DeWitt, Lewis Wilkins. Crystal and Gene Karan, Gordon and Fran Crothers; Harold and Bell Organ, Robert and Jane Russell, Clarence and Hazel Spidel. Robert and Leona Clark, Floyd and Emma Conley, Merle and Hazel Cooley, Wayne and Annette Pennington, Ed and Gerry Caukin, Dolores Hall, Charles and Jean Mulliken, Rex and Marian McMillen, Keith and Alice McMillen, Harry and Velma Cotterill, Kenneth and Myrtle Pranshka, Dale and Marg Bassett, N. Knickerbacker, Bill and Millie Kirkpatrick, Lewis and Dorothy Arnold, Carl and Norma Randall, Dick and Margaret Beckwith and Russell and Cornelia Dingerson. II A S TIN G S All deposits insured up to$100,00000 A Message From Darlene: I always said that people who have problems that they can’t handle by themselves, should get help. On August 22, 1984,1 decided to get help with my weight problem, that had plagued me all my lite. I went to the Diet Center and enrolled in their program. I had no idea of how long it was going to take me to lose 105 pounds and whether or not I could do It, but it was worth a try. The Diet Center counselors were terrific. It was great to have some­ one to talk with about my anger, frustrations and excitement about dieting. They had experienced the same feelings. On May 16, 1985, nine months later, I met my goal and I don't think I’ll ever forget that date. What a natural high! (I don’t think the smile has faded yet.) I have now learned to maintain my new weight and I have learned to control old eating habits. Not only have I learned about dieting, but I've learned a lot about the importance of goal set­ ting and sharing those goals with others. I found a tremendous support system that carried me through the hard times and rejoiced with me in the good ones. A big thank you to all those people who said such encouraging things and especially to my good friends, the Diet Center counselors, and my fantastic family. Without you, I couldn’t have done it. • — Darlene Shively p - HOURS Mon.-Fri. 7 am-6 pm Sat.8am-Noon r DIET " L CENTERS Call or stop by for your free, no obligation consultation. 1615 South Bedford Road, M-37 (next to Cappon Oil) Hastings, Ml Phone 948-4033 OR CALI OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL ... Phone... 685*6881 �Page 6- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 20.1966 what’s cookin ’ Ann Landers by Elaine Gilbert Having tatoo is ‘not sane’ This Week Featuring... Kathy Wilbur Kathy Wilbur is the type of Mom who likes to plan fun and interesting activities with her children to give them the kinds of ex­ periences that will provide fond childhood memories for them. Baking ‘teddy bear bread' was one such recent project Kathy implemented in her kitchen, never dreaming that it would mushroom into national publicity for her and her two daughters. If you turn to page six of the March 25 issue of Woman’s Day magazine, you’ll find a picture of Kathy and Ralph Wilbur's daughters, Andrea, 9, and Michele, 11, and the teddy bear bread they baked with the help of their mom in the kitchen erf their Hastings home. The photo of the Wilbur girls is featured right at the top of the page in the “Neighbors" feature. Underneath the photograph, the magazine published a letter Kathy had written to Woman’s Day to share the experiences the girls had enjoyed as a result of baking the teddy bear bread, using a receipe the magazine had printed in its November issue. "I had bought the (November) magazine and was looking through it and had noticed the teddy bear bread, and I made a mental note to try it sometime with the girls when they had a day off from school," said Kathy. "I always try to do fun activities with them. I like to cook and try new things," she said. ‘Then (when they're older) they can always think back and have neat experiences to remember from their childhood. “It's really a dream that it (the photo and my letter) would be published....We're terribly excited,” said Kathy. In the letter, published in Woman’s Day, she tells how "Michele, a quiet little girl of eleven, brought her bear (bread) to (Nor­ theastern) school tosharewithher class, and her teacher, who was very impressed, took M ichele and the bear to visit each classroom in the school. What an ego boost for Michele!" Afterwards, Michele's classmates enjoyed a chance to taste the teddy bear bread ■ which, incidently, is as good as it looks). Meanwhile, Andrea says she had fun showing her bear bread to neighborhood friends at Algonquin Lake who were sur­ prised and pleased to see and taste the adorable bread. Michele adds that after this month's magazine came out with her picture in it, her friends enjoyed her new celebrity status and have teased her for her autograph. The Wilburs have lived in the Hastings area for 12-years. Kathy's originally from Okemos and Ralph, an attorney, hails from Lansing. Kathy has recently been certified as a Hospital. Also a certified medical assistant, Kathy has previously worked in local doctors' of­ fices. "I enjoy working with people,” she says. Kathy serves on the deacons' board of the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings and is an active member on the board of directors for the American Association of Medical Women smarter? PAIS BE aot-vtoi the iob. I SSSg-SS? GOOO heiohbob above and Rono Worceiter To th*” c,ed.‘»ierted doc'on .i4ea$e 25th — Flea Market 26th — Flea Market 24th — Flea Market —d uJNm 28lh — Turkey ville Auto Show & Swap Meet 7th — Flea Market 14th — Cold Wing Club JULY 8-l2th — Tent Show I2th — Craft Show I9th — Flea Market 3rd — Flea Market/Fireworks 4th — Flea Market 5th — Flea Market -AUGUST — 9th — Quilt Show 16th — Flea Market 30 — Flea Market 31st — Flea Market Ingredients: 4-cup milk, 3-Tablespoons granulated sugar. 2-teaspoons salt, 3Tablespoons margarine. 1-envelope active dry yeast. l>2-cups warm water, 64-7 cups while-bread flour or all-purpose flour, oil g- 20th — Flea Market 1st — Flea Market 6th 8c 7th — Marshall Home 27th - Fall Festival 13th — Craft Show Tour (City of Marshall) 6th — Hawkins I Cornwell Historical Marker Dedication - 6:30 P.M. —OCTOBER----------- NOVEMBER 22mf — Turkey Tro! Assistants of Kent County. She enjoys hobbies of needlework, in­ cluding a lot of cross-stitching, plus basket weaving An assortment of Kathy’s hand­ made baskets in various shapes add a cozy decorative accent to her kitchen. She also has made hand-woven cradles for her daughters' dolls. Although she likes cooking and was so successful in turning out the teddy bear bread. Kathy admits that she hasn't always had good luck with recipes that call for yeast. However, after she and her husband tasted “real French bread” in Paris, Kathy was determined to try to duplicate its good taste in her own kitchen. She purchased black steel pans to use for the baking of the French bread and now it’s quite a regular treat at the Wilbur household. "I think you have to have confidence" when you work with yeast, she says. Discussing the teddy bear bread. Kathy says the kneading, which takes eight to 10 minutes, is the hardest part. And although the family does enjoy eating the teddy bear bread, at first they can't bear' to cut into it because it's so cute! According to Woman's Day magazine, the recipe for teddy-bear bread is from the forth­ coming book, “The Fun of Cooking," by best­ selling photojournalist Jill Krementz. Krementz obtained the recipe from 10-yearold Jessica Kent of Los Angeles, California the magazine said. JESSICA S TEDDY BEAR BREAD -SEPTEMBER 4lh — Flea Market btoid Kathy Wilbur's ver­ sion of teddy bear bread's a cute gift idea as well as a fun baking project for children and adults. on -------------------------MAY------------------------------- raisins, 1-egg, slightly beaten with 1Tablespoon cold water. Pour milk into saucepan. Heat over medium heat until bubbles form around edge. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar, salt and margarine. Cool to lukewarm. Sprinkle yeast over warm water (110 to 115-degrees) in large bowl. Let stand a minute or two, then stir to dissolve. Add milk mixture and 3-cups of the flour. Beat with wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in 34 to4-cups more flour, or enough to make a stiff dough. Knead dough on floured board for 8 to 10­ minutes. Place in bowl greased with oil; grease top lightly. Cover with towel. Let rise for one-hour. Punch down. Divide dough into four equal pieces. Set two aside for bear bodies. Cut one of the remaining pieces in half for two heads and the other one into fourteen pieces. Shape all pieces of dough into balls. Place large balls un greased baking sheets for bodies. Place medium balls above for heads. Flatten slightly. Then attach small balls for paws, noses and ears. Cover with the towel and let rise for about 1-hour. Adjust rack one-third up from bottom of oven and turn on oven to 400-degrees. Make indentations for ears, eyes, noses and belly buttons with end of toothpick or point of scissors. Place raisins for eyes, noses and belly buttons. Brush egg glaze on bears. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on racks. Tie on ribbon bows. Makes two, 12 servings each. (This recipe is from the forthcoming book, ••The Fun of Cooking," by Jill Krementz. \l CUP AND SAVE COUPON* TOWN TV 1075 Green St., Hastings VHS & Player Rental “The World's Beet Turkey Sandwich”1 Bring in this ad and oeta FREE- MOVIE with One Rental EXPIRES MARCH 31. Issa ] Open Friday S Saturday’til» p „ CUP AND SAVE COUPON Dear Ann lenders: A few days ago 1 purchased some material and patterns. Halfway home I realized the clerk had made a mistake and undercharged me. I turned the car around, went back to the store and paid an additional $12. 1 mentioned this incident to my mother, who repeated It to my father. They made a big deal out of it and said they were very proud of me. I didn't feel as if I had done anything out of the ordinary. As I see it, my parents simply raised my brothers and me to do the right thing. It was expected of us. Dishonesty in our family was not acceptable. When I have children I will pass on the legacy. - GRATEFUL IN NEW BRUINSWICK, N.J. DEAR NEW B.: Values are learned at home. You couldn't give your children a finer gift. Thanks for sharing an uplifting ex­ perience. Should I shave? Dear Ann Landers: I am 14 years old and my legs look like an ape's. My mother won’t let me shave them because she says the hair will grow back thicker than ever. Is this true? - Jungle Girl in Atlanta. DEAR GIRL: No, it's not true. I hope Mom reconsiders. Hairy legs can be a major embarrassment to a younger girl - and an older one as well. Privacy deserved Dear Ann Landers: I need your clear­ headedness. This is the situation: My 18 year-old step-daughter, with her father's permission, installed a Yale-type lock on her bedroom door. I maintain that I have the right to go into any room in the hoifse, but not look in my stepdaughter’s dresser drawers or desk where she keeps her personal papers. (I admit I have done this at times.) This child and her older sibling have lived with us for 14 years, since her mother died. She doesn't smoke or use drugs but I think she drinks a little. The girl has a part-time job and gives her father 20 percent of her paycheck for room and board. She has a few thousand dollars from her mother’s estate and is responsible for her own car. I am well aware of the larger problems this letter reveals - poor communication and a lack of trust and openness. Would you believe my husband and I are both psychotherapists? I am angrier with my husband than with the girl, because he gave her permission to install the lock. Please tell me how this situation locks through unbiased eyes. SOMEWHERE IN INDIANA DEAR SOMEWHERE: Your stepdaughter was justified in putting a lock on her door, since, by your own admission, you snooped in her room. If she were 13 and you suspected she was using drugs, it would be a different matter, but an 18-year-old who pays room and board deserves privacy. If it takes a lock to get it, so be it I suggest joint counseling for you and your stepdaugher. That’s where the trouble lies. The conflict between you two is poisoning your marriage. Where is the spark? Dear Ann Landers: I am a widow, 78 years old. In order to keep my bills paid I take in college students. I have had 21 young men in my home in the last several years and never had any trouble with any of them, until I rented a room to "George.” His quarters looked like a pigpen. He broke the bed and left it with nails stick’ng out of the headboard. He always left the lights on, and sometimes the water in his sink was left running. He sneaked out with his belongings in the dead of night leaving a $62 telephone bill and owing me $135 in rent. Recently 1 learned George has rented a room from a woman who lives on the other side of town. I am not a vindictive person, but 1 hate being cheated out of what is rightfully mine. George works part-time as a security guard so it is not as if he doesn’t have any money coming in. My minister says everyone has a spark of decency in him and that in time George will mak* good his debt. What do you say, Ann? PERPLEXED IN ILLINOIS Dear P.: I say if that sparks hasn’t ignited by the time you read this in the papers, I hope you will contact George and tell him that if on his next payday, he doesn’t hand over the first installment against his debt, you will take him to small claims court. If he doesn't come through, don’t hesitate to make good your threat. Dear Readers: That ncstaligic essay, "Wet Oatmeal Kisses,” was sent with a request to run - “author unknown." Ap­ parently the only two people in the U.S. who didn't know the author were the sender and me. I am being blitzed with letters saying, “It’s Erma Bombeck, you idiot.” My apologies to fine writer and a dear friend. It's not always easy to recognize love, especially, the first time around. Acquaint yourself with the guidelines. Read Ann Landers’ booklet, "Love or Sex and How to Tell the Difference.” For a copy, mail 50 cents and a long, self-addressed envelope with your request to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE Amcon FOOD AUCTION If you have never been to o grocery auction before, stop by this week and see what we're all about. Many items to be sold are not available at your local grocery stores - plus we offer all the regular needs on your list including: indudina: Beef Pork Poultry Fish Canned Goods Dry Goods Dairy Products Paper Products Shrimp Lobster Crab Legs Frog Legs Our sales lost several hours so. remember to dress comfortably Coming soon to 18935 15'A Mile Rd. (Off Turkeyville Rd.) • Open Doily 11 to 8 Dear Ann Landers: May I say a word to “Made the Scene," the woman who said it was not smart to be smarter than one's “significant other”? In spite of the readers who insisted she was wrong, my experience was the same as hers. When I became a Life’s Master in bridge and beat my husband by two points on a Mensa exam, it sounded the death knell on a 12-year marriage. Two months later, my husband began an affair with a girl 20 years his junior. (Her IQ was the sum of her measurements.) I was raised to believe it does not matter whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game. I now know this does not apply to the games men play with women - H R. (SMALL TOWN IN MICHIGAN) DEAR H.R.: I agree, but this is not the same as saying men don't like smart women. Most men do, but they don’t like to lose to a woman in a one-on-one situatioa It creates hostility and turns them off. .J. Honesty always best \ housed New Summer Hours: Open 7 Days May 1st Thru September 30th 2nd — Flea Market 5-9 — Tent Show vnur ch'»d „„ He— WALK program, both of which are affiliated with the new Wellness Program at Pennock 3rd — Flea Market I7th — Craft show Kathy Wilbur(center) and daughters, Andrea (left) and Michele, show their teddy bear bread which has brought them national publicity in Women's Day magazine where Kathy found the recipe. Dear Ann Landers: I am 21 years old and have been dating a fellow who is 23. We plan to marry when I get out of college next year. Last night he made a suggestion hat just about knocked me out. He had seen a porno movie at a stag party and became very turned on by an actress with tattooed breasts. She had a rose on one and a lily on the other. He wants me to have this done as a gift for his birthday in April. I know nothing about tattooing. Is it painful? Can it be removed? Is this request as kinky as I think it is? Please reply in the paper. 1 have three sisters who are letter-openers and a father who would probably kick "John" into the next county if he knew about this. Thaks for your help - READER IN GARY. IND. DEAR READER: Tattooing in that area would be painful and extremely difficult to remove. Your friend has oatmeal where his brains belong. If you agree to this, you are crazier than he is. If you want to give John extra jollies, cut out some pictures from a seed catalog and buy a jar of library paste. nnri nrirtrt urtilF --------luuiy □nd bring your coolers. Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 Sale Promoted by Amcon inc. Ross Woodard —- Auctioneer SUNDAY, MARCH 23 -2:00 P.M. — Hastings County Fairgrounds Now in 21 Locations Statewide. Every Item 100% Guaranteed �Thursday, March 20.1986 - The Hastings Banner- Page 7 From Time to Time... and force of surveyors, during the past week have been engaged in completing a per­ manent survey to the west line of Hastings Township. It is expected to continue the grading to that line pretty soon We un­ derstand that the road bed is nearly read) for the iron for that part of the road is ready for awaiting shipment. Twelve months will probably see the cars in Hastings. Decembers, 1866 The subscriptions to the stock of the Grand River Valley R.R. now due should be paid at once. We are well advised that if the people of the county do their part agreeable to their pledges, that the cars will be running lo Hastings by July 4, 1867. IN FACT IF THEY ARE NOT. it will simply be for the reason that YOU DO NOT PAY YOUR SUB­ SCRIPTIONS Then. PAY UP NOW. and let the good work go on without hindrance. The labor must be paid promptly, and the directors depend upon you stockholders for the means. Don't let the collectors call in vain. All are interested, and each must do his part promptly. December 12.1866: "The work of hying iron on the G.R-V.R.R. has commenced. The bridge across the Grand River at this city had been com­ by...Esther Walton The first railroad comes to Barry County This is the tint In n serin ol two article, describing the coming ol the Bnrrv County Railroad to Hastings. For a rural community to survive in the 19th century, it needed the railroad. To get a railroad into your community, the com­ munity needed to raise funds. Railroads were a part of a revolution in transportation, and necessary- for the expansion of industry. This is the account of how the Barry County and Hastings community ac­ complished the task. The coming of the railroad was a great event in pioneer days, and undoubtedly most of the people in this community took some stock in order to boom the settlement, as transportation then was bv means of stage lines to Battle Creek. Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo. Technologically, new machines and methods were increasing the capacity to produce with less labor, which promised the means for agriculture to keep pace with industrial growth. Although mechanization made its initial impact on the communitybefore the Civil War, it was not until af­ terwards that technological changes began to affect the way of life at an accelerated rate. From the end of the Civil War onward, scores of new devises, new crops, new techniques, and even new concepts ol far­ ming and manufacturing forever changed the way society did things. Hastings and Barry County joined that change when the residents pooled their money for the railroad. When the construction gang working on the railroad approached Hastings, crowds of settlers went out to sec the men at work and witness this dramatic change in their life. The locomotives were the old burning type, with wide funnel-shaped stacks designed to catch the sparks. Each locomotive bore a name printed on its side. The following historical material was originally printed in the Banner of 1866 and 1867. The list of stockholder* are from the stockholders' books and the present whereabouts of the books are now unknown. Issueof Wednesday. April 11.1866 We hear that the grading on the line bet­ ween the Junction near Jackson and this point, is so well advanced that it can be completed in 90 days, and that the timbers for bridges and the times are nearly all on the line of the road. We are also told that there will be no difficulty in commencing to lay iron at the last end by June 1, and that contractors are ready to agree to lay at the rate of a mile a day. We are also advised that iron, which was thought cheap at $80 per ton can now be bought (or less than $70. and that the arrangements ate nearly or quite completed, which will enable the company to place its bonds to be issued for iron and rolling stock, very favorably upon the market. Considering the many causes likely to delay the completion of a railroad, we hardly anticipate that the locomotive will reach Hastings by August 1, but we should say it ought to be here early in the fall. In view of the prospect, our citizens should by every means in their power help on the work. The promptness w-ith which sub­ scriptions may be paid, or the alacrity with which if necessary they may be advanced to the company, will heve much to do in securing to us the early benefits of the road. When the road shall be completed, we are convinced that Hastings will be able to compete with the towns on the Central and Milwaukee road much better than heretofore, and our village in a few years will become a prosperous city and the business center of a much larger area than at present. We expect, by the way, that the farmers of towns in sight of Grand Rapids will be drawing their wheat to this market about next October and to some extent at least, filling their wagons with merchandise from our stores. April 18.1866: Attention is asked to the time card of the M.C.R.R. herewith published. An additional through train has been placed on this popular thoroughfare, and other changes made in the hours at which trains pass through Battle Creek, which interest all who design to visit the "outer world September 12,1866: Work on the Grand River Valley R.R. is constantly going on. Chief Engineer Nash, Nothing Runs Like a Deere" Special Implement Discount ft ■ ! i d THORNAP.PLE VALLEY CLYDE SMITH-TREEMAN f Dowling. Michigan t STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-19432-SE Estate ol RICKEY A. GODDARD, deceased. Social Security No. 377-58-1683 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS; this hearing. Take Notice: On March 7. 1986 in the probate courtroom. Ho* tings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge on the petition of SHARON GODDARD requesting that LEROY DESPINS be appointed personal representative of RICKEY A. GODDARD who ln«d at 9665 S. Gurd Road. DowL ing, Michigan and who died January 25. 1986. Creditor* ore notified that copies of all claim* against the deceased must be pf«*»nf«d. personally or by moil, to both the personal representohve and to the court on or before July . 1986. Notice is further given that the estate will then be oss.gned to entitled person* oppeor.ng of record. March 14. 1986 Leroy Despin* 15253 Uldriks Drive Battle Creek. Michigan 49017 721-8321 G. RANDALL PRICE (P-19092) 835 Golder Avenue Bot>l.Crwk.MU90>S 963-6713 r jg 55’ High Range • Fully Insured h Workman’s Compensation Phone. 721-3318 er 962-7854 -24 HRS. | — Banfield — File No. 86-19407-IE Estate of WILLIAM CARL DITTMAN. Deceased. Social Security No 373 64 4466 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Kenneth T. Sauko* (P-28329) Suite 1110. McKoy Tower Grand Rapid*. Michigan 49503 458-0500 (3-20) Utility Tractor attend our ... Planter Meeting Monday, March 24th • 7:30 p.m. । Expert Tree & Stump Removal Sue- .... Trimming & Cabling CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PWOBATE Claims must be presented to the independent personal rep­ resentative: EorlineG. Dittman. Route fl. 108th Street. Freeport. Michigan 49325. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the With purchase I''" 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hastings • 616-945-9526 < STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY following: The decedent, whose last known address was 5100 Wood­ school Rood Hostings. Michigan 49058 died 11/01/85. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice, or four months after the claim becomes due. whichever John Deere I 650-— Give this compact 17-hp liquid-cooled diesel the right tool and watch it go! Mowing. Landscaping. Cleaning livestock areas. Building fences. Splitting firewood. Removing snow. Whatever the job. whatever the season, the John Deere 650 is the right tractor with the right tools to keep your operation running efficiently and economically. Stop in for a test drive soon. ,-------- ~ — We do the complete job— Legal Notices P^ted. and the rails have been laid down J"001 the Michigan Southern depot to Main . J6®1; within a feu rods of the crossing of Michigan Central road. To the president °d directors of the road, the contractors and 1 who have assisted in the enterprise, too "*Uch praise cannot be awarded for the they have displayed in pushing •ward this important link in railroad Jttnmunication " from the Jackson Daily Citizen. ToJhe above we invite the attention of the stockholders in Barry County. We know Personally that the work is being pushed •ward with the utmost dispatch and if the stockholders of Barry County pay up promptly, we verily believe that by July 4. next the cars will be running to the village. A word to the wise is sufficient. January 9. 1867: The subscriptions now past due to the stock nttheG.R.V.R.R. should be paid at once. The >ron for the ruad to Hastings has been pur­ chased. and if the road bed is ready the cars *111 be running here by July 1, next. That depends on the stockholders. - Wha’. say you, men of Barry Court? To be continued CUT THIS AD OUT AND SAVE!____ i; The choice is yours! 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Shawn O’Meara, Delton................ Mike Siple, Maple Valley.............. Tai Gearhart, Maple Valley.......... Jon Moretti, Middleville ......... .. .5-10 ....6-5 ... .6-3 ...5-11 ... .60 Senior Junior Senior Junior Senior Kevin Shellenbarger Mike Siple Hastings’ Brown highlights Twin Valley cage team Shawn O'Meara Jon Moretti ^Bringing Your 1985 Federal Tax^* Form in and Combining it with our 10.25% IRA could save you a ... SMALL BUNDLE!! Tai Gearhart Hastings sophomore Mike Brown heads the 1985-86 Twin Valley basketball team. Two other Saxon players, junior Dan Willison and •enior Andy Jenkins, were named honorable mention. Brown led Hastings in scoring (23.5) and field goal percentage (46). The 6-foot-l Brown also hi172 percent from the free throw line, averaged 5.4 rebounds and added 56 assists. Jenkins was second in scoring (12.3) and hit 72 percent from the line and 43 percent from the field while Willison averaged 9 points and 5 rebounds for the Saxons. 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Now is the time to visit your Loon Officer at Woodland National Bank [WOODLAND] • IONIA • 302 W. Mom • BELDING • 9344 W. Balding NATIONAL — HOURS — Mon. - Thur». 9 to 4:30 Friday 9 to 5:30 Saturday 9 Io 12:30 Archie Leatherman Senior Archie Leatherman, who set 4 new school records this season, has been named as the Hastings wrestling team’s most valuable player. Leatherman, a state qualifier, set new school records in season (45) and career (Hl) takedowns; near falls for season (37) and career (106); and most dual wins (45). Other major wrestling awards went to Jim Lenz, most improved; Rob Redman, captain next season; Floyd Gates, most pins, wins, points, and fastest pin. A complete list of lettermen: (first year) Tom Bolo, Fabricio Cordova. Mike Hafer, Pat McIntyre, Matt Spencer, Mike Stout, judi Cotant (mgr.) and Kary Lang (stats). (Second year) Earl Thompson (Third year) Paul Austin, Wade Endsley, Rod Redman (Fourth year) Floyd Gates, Lyle Gross. Archie Leatherman. participation awards went to Adam Burr, Ken Atkins, Cliff Clouse. Boyd Endsley. John Gergen. Todd Gould, Pete Hauschild. Greg Heath. Jim Lenz. Chad Murphy. Micah Murphy. Craig Nichols. Courtney Olsen. Paul Roy, James Thompson. Troy Ziegler. by Steve Vedder It wasn't the most successful of winters for the 5 Barry County basketball teams, but like the old Brooklyn Dodger pledge, 'Wait'll next year." Only 2 of the local squads managed to creep above the .500 mark, while the 5 teams combined for a miserable 45-62 record and none finished any higher than third in its respective league. The lack uf court success at timer, had to leave fans wondering when baseball season was going to start There is, however, a light twinkling at the end of the tunnel! to the locker room Of the 25 ballplayers who started the majority of games for Barry County teams, 12 will be back next year. And that youth is reflected in the 1985-86 Banner-Reminder All-County Basketball team, where the 10-man squad is split evenly between underclassmen and seniors. Heading the select team is a sophomore­ junior tandem, Mike Brown of Hastings and Shawn O'Mara of Lakewood, who combined to average 43 points. 13 rebounds, 5 assists and shoot 48 percent from the field. Also named to the first team are Delton's Don Ringler. Doug Fox of Middleville, and Kevin Shellenbarger of Lakewood. The second team consists of Andy Jenkins of Hastings, Shawn O’Meara of Delton, Jon Moretti of Middleville and Maple Valley’s Mike Siple and Tai Gearhart. The name Brown is hardly a stranger to Barry County honor teams. The brother of former Saxon 3-time all-stater Mark Brown, the younger Brown emerged from that lengthy shadow to lead the county in scoring at 23.5 points per game, hit 46 percent from the floor and 72 percent from the line, grad 5.4 rebounds per game and dish off 56 assists. Brown, who was last week named to the All-Twin Valley team, had high games of 37 against Albion, 34 against Lakewood and 33 against Lakeview. After making the ad­ justment to varsity ball, Brown averaged nearly 26 points per game the last half of the season. “He did a fine job for us," said Hastings Coach Dennis O’Mara. "He improved greatly from beginning to end, and he was better at the end which is what you like to see from a sophomore." There is a second brother connection to this year’s all-county team as O'Mara's younger brother, Shawn, blossomed into the finest inside player in the county. O’Mara, who averaged paly 6 points as a .sopfipmore on varsity, helped Lake wood to a respectable third place Capital Circuit finish behind powers Charlotte and Okemos. O’Mara kept his average over 20 most o, the year or until opponents double-teamed him thus limiting his effectiveness. The 6foot-4 junior still led the Vikings with 18.5 points and 8 rebounds per game. He hit 52.6 percent from the floor and added 45 blocked shots on defense. His big games included a season-high 40 in an 82-78 win over Eaton Rapids and a 29-point effort against Class A Lansing Waverly. The emergence of Shellenbarger was a pivotal factor in O'Mara’s success. The 6-5 senior forward averaged 13.2 points and 6 rebounds per game and added a second in­ side threat to Lakewood's offense. He hit an outstanding 61 percent from the field. After a slow start, Shellenbarger hit midstride the middle of January and averaged 15 points over his last 11 games. He concluded his fine season with a perfect 10for-10 field goal performance in a district loss against Ionia. Fox, a 6-6 junior, led Middleville in scoring (14.7) and rebounding (9 per game) while hitting 49 percent of his field goals and 63 percent from the line. He was named to the O-K Blue all-league team after the season. Ringler ranked third in the county in scoring behind Brown and O'Mara. The 6foot senior forward averaged 18.8 points and 65 rebounds while hitting 48 percent from the field and 72 percent from the line. Both Ringler and O'Meara, a 6-5 junior center, were named to the KVA team. O’Meara, who had one brief stretch late in the season when he scored 22,21 and 23 points in consecutive games, tossed in 13.6 points per game while leading the Panthers with 8.5 rebounds per game. It was through no fault of the Maple Valley’s Siple and Gearhart that the Lions won only 4 games this season. Siple, a strapping 6-3 senior forward and an allSMAA performer, led the team in reboun­ ding (12 per game) and scoring (15.1) After gaining a starting spot early in the season, Gearhart came on to average 15 points per game. The 5-11 junior guard added 48 steals and 92 rebounds. He was par­ ticularly successful against Bronson, averaging 19 points in the 2 games against the Vikings. Jenkins complemented Brown well in the Saxon backcourt The 5-10 senior ranked second on the team in scoring at 12.3 points while hitting 43 percent from the field and an outstanding 72 percent from the line. He added 56 rebounds and 40 assists. Moretti, a fine 3-sport athlete for the Trojans, scored at a 10 points per game clip, added 90 rebounds, 58 assists and 34 steals. b> Vt'ddef Time to pause I didn't relish the thought of doing the story, but in this business you don’t always get to pick and choose assignments. In newspapers some assignments are naturally more attractive than others, and this one had bummer stamped all over it. Our editor wanted a piece on a former Delton athlete, Kurt Niebauer, who died last Saturday night after being struck by a car. Niebauer was only 24. The gist of the story was simple, any first year journalism student could figure it out and then write it: Talk to Niebauer's friends and co-workers and try to paint some type of picture for readers as to what this young man was like. All right, no problem. II was discovered Niebauer loved sports, in fact, was a decent basketball player and all-league baseball player while at Delton. Niebauei didn't let his sports career fade away after high school and eventually he coached freshman and eighth grade basketball within the Delton school system. He also played on a mens softball team in the summer and had spent much of last day playing basketball. . As for non-sports activities, the facts show Niebauer attended Kellogg Community College and was employed at Delton Locomotive Works at the time of his death. Like I say. it wasn't a difficult story to piece together, but something about it bothered me. It felt like something was missing. Sure, it was easy enough to find people who called Niebauer 'the highest caliber of person" or "an ex­ cellent young person" and I’m sure those were accurate assessments But that wasn’t the point. I felt like something had skipped over my head, some type of lesson. In time I figured out what it was The story made me stop and think - as we should al) do from time to time - about how tenuous life can be. And because Ide is so tenuous, every moment should be savored, cherished And I guess that's what bothered me about the story. I had no idea of who or what Kurt Niebauer had been. His closest friends and co-workcre could tell me the type of person he was. how well he played the outfield, or if he knew a diamond-in-one defense when he saw it, but they couldn't answer the $64,000 questions about the young man. Was he happy? Was he really doing what he wanted? What were Lis expectations? Was his life going the way he wanted? The point here is because life is so tenuous and because we only have x number of years to live, there can be no greater sin than wasting that life. And that’s what we’ll never know about this former Delton athlete He had 24 years here, and hopefully none of them were wasted. But who knows? Had he done the things that made life worth living, things we can only determine for ourselves? Granted, those are only words, most oi which won t penetrate the thick skins of anybody who reads them But every so often — and unfortunately sometimes it takes a tragedy - we must take the time io ask ourselves a few hard questions. 1 realize it is easy to gel caught up in the everyday 9-S routine; that there •sn ‘ ume to consider where one's life is heading or how one is leading it It might be loo late, but I’ll bet the Niebauer family has taken time to consider a thing or two about life lately And therein lies the lesson which*] knew had to be in this story somewhere This story actually has little to do with sports other than the fact the world is now minus one more athlete Everj so often, however we in the most times m 32 minutes ” I'm going t„ look ra-teeTt ,h ^Vc' 'taring back at me ,a" �Marijuana ‘good for pigs’, defendant tells court n„Ar/r,lan? Townsh‘P resident testified In Barn County Circuit Court last week that he was growing marijuana in two garden plots so tie could feed it to his pigs Robert L Lee. 27. ot 1520 Yeckley R.ad, Hastings, told the court in a hearing March 10 that he decided to grow marijuana because he had read an article about a man who gave marijuana to his cows. "He argued that it raised his milk production and thev liked it,” Lee said. * Lee said his pigs also liked it. “They need the roughage." Lee was in court with his attorney James K. Miller for arguments on a motion to suppress the use of marijuana plants con­ fiscated on Lee's property as evidence at his trial. The motion was denied, the judge saying the marijuanc was considered to be growing in a field in open view of the public, in which case police could make a search of Lee's property without obtaining a search warrant. Lee said he was just in the process of feeding some of his marijuana plants to a Middleville fire chief receives support “pretty mean, nasty hog" when police arrived Lee was at home with his wife and three children at the time. State Police Trooper Paul Uerling of the Michigan State Police Hastings Team testified that he received an anonymous tip July 30 through the police's Operation Hemp hotline that Lee was growing marijuana behind his burn. Uerling said that on August 11 he drove out to the Lee residence, observed "several marijuana plants'* growing near a barn on the properly, and went back to his office to try to obtain a search warrant. He was unable to find a Barry County prosecutor available to issue a search warrant, he said. He went back out to the property and proceeded to question Lee, he said. Lee then helped Uerling and State Police Trooper Lou Quinn, an investigator from the Wayland Post assisting Uerling, puli up the plants, he testified. Lee's attorney argued that “this is a case where there should have been a search warrant." Miller said Lee's garden was within his private "curtilage", or enclosed land surrounding a house or dwelling, and as such was subject lo Fourth Amendment safeguards against unwarranted search and seizure. Judge Richard M. Shuster disagreed, saying the "area where the marijuana was growing was in open view of the public. It was not in the curtilage of the home 11 was in a field with no reasonable expectation of privacy." Lee testified that the marijuana growing in both of his gardens was not visible from Yeckley Road. Lee said of his alleged offense that “I didn't think it was that much of a crime. 1 didn't think it would ever come down to this." Lee said before the hearing that he had never been in any kind of trouble before. He is charged with delivery and or manufacture of a controlled substance. If convicted, he could receive up to four years in prison. A trial date is set for April 21. Chronic child molester gets prison term Continued from page 3 response guidelines and fire ground ac­ tivities. equipment, apparatus and building maintenance should be addressed, as well as radio procedures, protective clothing requirements., dean up operations, etc. Regular reviews and updates of standard operating procedures should be made. "The by-laws should be revised to comply with the Michigan Township Association standards for fire and ambulance services and should be formally adopted by the township board," the report says. The report was filed by H.W. Thornton, a Kentwood fire chief; Fire Chief Robert Mack of Johnstown and Fire Chief David Bushouse of Ost hemo "There were many things indicated that we need to tighten up on such as paperwork and documentation," Boysen said. “Mose of the things mentioned (in the report) are the same kinds of things you would find in practically every volunteer fire depart­ ment.” Prior lo the report being received by the township, the board had voted Feb. 15 lo take no action on reinstating the suspended firemen. As a result, attorney for the suspended men, John Engman of Grand Rapids filed a suit Feb. 20 against the township board and the fire chief. No hearing date as apparently been set on the suit. ‘Peeping Tom’ fined $50, gets probation ‘‘A Hftstingsman wa^’fmecl fco and put on probation for a year for peeping into the windows of homes in a Hastings subdivision. Michael W. Schultz, 40, of 3800 Buehler Road, pled guilty to disorderly conduct in Barry County District Court Monday. Schultz was arrested after an investigation by Hastings City Police. A 25-year-old Hastings man. who psychiatrists say is a chronic child molester, was sentenced Friday to 10-15 years in prison for molesting an eight-year-old girl. William Harrington of 2118 S. Bedford Road has been determined to be a pedophiliac, or chronic child molester, by psychiatrists at the Barry County Mental Health Department, Judge Richard M. Shuster said when sentencing Harrington. Shuster said psychiatrists have deter­ mined that if Harrington is released into society, "in all probability the behavior (sexual molestation) will happen again," and expressed concern that the sentenced imposed would not be long enough "Mr. Harrington's condition is going to get worse." Shuster said. “He has two prior sex offenses and was on probation for one of them at the lime of this offense." Society is due the maximum protection of the law. Shuster said, but "unfortunately the maximum allowable is only 10-15 years and I’m concerned that that's not long enough." “It appears that (Harrington) is always going to be a menace to females," Shuster said. "We’re putting Mr. Harrington away for as long as we can.” Ex-deputy cleared of assault charges Ex-Barry County Sheriff's Deputy Gary Howell was declared not guilty Tuesday of assault and battery. Visiting Judge Kenneth Hansen heard the case after District Court Judge Gary R. Holman disqualified himself. Howell was arrested on the charge January 6. He was recently dismissed from duties at the Sheriff's Department. Man fined for resisting arrest Happy 32nd Birthday ... LEE Remember When David W. Herminett, 32, of 11321 Nine Mile Road, Plainwell, was given a $250 fine or 25 days in jail for resisting a police officer November 9. Herminett pled guilty to the offense, involving an incident at the Prairie Schooner tavern in Delton, March 10 in Barry County District Court In exchange, charges of assault and battery and disturbing the peace were dismissed. The Strickland Agency, Inc. 301 South Michigan, Hastings Harrington pled guilty Feb. 14 to second degree criminal sexual conduct. He admitted to sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl whilestaying at a relative's house Feb. 1. He was serving probation for fourth degree criminal sexual conduct when the current offense occurred. Words for the Y’s _______________________________________________ Youth Indoor Soccer - There will be no Saturday morning indoor soccer on Satur­ day, March 22. Games will resume on Saturday, March 29. Outdoor Soccer - The YMCA-Youth Council are now taking registrations for the spring and fall outdoor soccer program. The spring season started on May 3 and ends on June 7 (No meeting on May 24). The fall program will start on Sept. 20 and end on Oct 18. The program is open to any boy or girl who will be in the following grades in the fall of 1906: Kindergarten thru 8th grade. Those who are presently in the 8th grade may play in the spring then in the fall participate in the high school varsity program. This year there will be a special league for girls only in the 5-6 grade and in the 7-8 grade league. Games will be played on Saturday mornings at Tyden Park and at Northeastern School. The cost of the program is $15 and includes participation for both seasons, a team shirt, a patch (for the fall) and a certificate for the spring. Scholarships are available upon request. To participate all players are required to return the registration form that your child brought home from school. Ad­ ditional forms can be obtained from the YMCA or your schools principals office. Registrations must be returned to the YMCA office no later than March 22. Those registering after the deadline will be put on a waiting list until space is available and will have to supply their own T-shirt. Send registrations to520E. Francis, Hastings. For more information contact the YMCA at 945­ 4574. High School Spring Outdoor Soccer - Any boy who is in the 9-12 grade and would like to participate in the YMCA-Youth Council’s Spring Outdoor Soccer Prgram should pick up a registration form at the YMCA Office. The cost for the spring program is $15 and . participation includes a team shirt. Teams will practice and play games during the spring. The program begins in May and wUl end in early June. Registrations must be returned lo the YMCA no later than March Mort news every week I St Rose holds annual ‘First Communion’Sunday St. Rose Church held its annual First Communion services last Sunday. Pictured are (front row, from left) Father Leon Pohl, Nicole Karmes Jenny Dukes. Betsie Keeler, Olivia Hubei, Erin Kale Dudley, Christy LaJoye. Stacy Larke, Kelli Loftus. Jenny Cusack, Vanessa Kanaziz; (second row) Mrs. Hawkins, Katie Metzger, Crystal Wilson, Nicole Haskin, Lissa Rose. Angie Lyons, Jordan Karas, Corrie Guernsey, Michelle McCausey, Bernadette Norris, (third row) Jon Jacobs, Aaron Baker. Chad Curtiss. Frank Cronk, Chris Norris. Kris Javor, Brian Eggers. Ryan Gillons, Dean. Hickman, Tony McCausey, Ethan Berry, Staci Simpson; (fourth row) Chad Price and Damian DeGoa. Bowling results Hasting* Mfg. Co. Mochmo Room. Chrome Room McDonald* .452 .437% .409 Vising Leftoversyn OHice371% HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... C. Hoywood 221-203-616: T. Westbrook 220-575; F. Huey 215-556; P. Martin 221-549; R. Beduun 537; AAlke O'Donnell 525; J. Smith 519; A. Dukes 218-513; L. Seilock 502. Thursday Twister* Andrus................................. .61% -42% Hastings Auto. Heating. .55%-48% Hastings Mutual .55%-48% Burn* Refrigerotion. 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"Mask" (MCA) 12/‘Silverado" (RCA-Columbia) 13. ‘‘Prizzi's Honor" (Vestron) 14. "The Virgin Tour-Madonna Live" (Warner) 15. "Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever” (MGM-UA) 16. ‘‘Mary Poppins" (Disney) 17? "Gone With The Wind" (MGM-UA) 18. “John Lennon Live in New York" (Sony) 19. “Sl Elmo's Fire" (RCA-Columbia) 20/‘Frank Sinatra: Portrait of An Album" (MGM-UA) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS I. “Rambo: First Blood Part U" (Thom-EMI-HBO) Z“Mask" (MCA) 3/‘St. Elmo's Fire" (RCA-Columbia) 4. ‘‘Prizzi's Honor" (Vestron) 5. “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" (Warner) 6/‘Teen Wolf' (Paramount) 7. ‘‘Weird Science" (MCA) 8. ‘‘Return of the Jedi" (CBS-Fox) 9. “Beveriy Hills Cop" (Paramount) 10. “Gremlins" (Warner) I1.“Pale Rider" (Warner) 12. “My Science Project" (Touchstone) 13. “Silverado'' (RCA-Columbia) 14. “Ghostbusters" (RCA-Columbia) 15. “Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (Warner) 16. “National Lampoon's European Vacation" (Warner) 17. "Summer Rental" (Paramount) 18. “The Emerald Forest" (Embassy) 19. ‘‘Red Sonja" (CBS-Fox) 20. "Fletch" (MCA) Boomtown Sound Shop Music Center 138 West State Street, Hastings 130 West State Street, Hastings HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 10 to 8; Friday and Saturday 10 to 9; Sunday 1 to 8 HOURS: 9 to 5:30 Monday thru Satuday; Open Wednesday and Friday 'til 8 L. Elliston missed a Dutch 200 by 1 pin - 199. SPLITS CONVERTED... N. Vornay 6-7; M. Linderman 4-5; B. Lyttle 6-7-9-10. Rec. No. 3 .25-15 24 16 Thur*. Angel* little Brown Jug. 76-36 Pennock Hospital 60-52 McDonald* of Hasting* 53%-58% Formula Realty Formula Industrie*51-61 Hasting* City Bank42%-69% HIGH GAAAES AND SERIES... P Miller 147; J Joseph 190; K. Gross 199; 5. Snyder 190-5441; 5. Kallay 158; 8. Callihan 182; E. Cuddahee 190; F. Cuddahee 161; S. Boodle 173; D. Hildreth 137. ..23%-16% J * J Auto Stollers... .20%-19% Yoder* Freeport Supply................................. ..12-28 Freeport Supply11-25 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... D. Lambert 267-658; F. Moor 210-616: R. Woogo 546; D. Klorsey 538; J. Barnhart 212-537; K. Price 219-537; D. Callihan 532; D. Endres 532; J. Glelarowskl 207-519; AA. Porritt 517; D. Fox 505. Thur*. A.M. Keeler* Apt* Lilly* Alloy................... Mode O Day Hummers Provincial No. 1 Russ'* Gal* Glllon* Const Slow Poke* Provincial No. 2 Irene's Beauty Shop. Bosley* Tue*. Mixed .63 .52% .52% ...52 ....48 43 GOOD GAMES... M. Atkinson 190, C. Howkln* 152. H. Ball 124; D. Keeler 164. M. Stelnbocher 159. C. Bonner 163; $. Blackmon 151; K. Wyerman 145; M. Mullin* 167. HIGH SERIES AND GAMES... P. Champion 206-491; J. McMillon 191-536; S. VanDanburg 193-525; P. Black 189-474; A. Eaton 162-427; 8. Moody 234-549. N. Hummel 147-431; P. Fi»har 157-466: O. Glllon* I7(M'.'3; J. McKeough 169-466. Mon. Mixers Sign* Tire Service.................................. ......... 67%-44% Hosting* Bowl. ..................................... ................... 6646 Bob* Restaurant .............................. 64%-47% Champion Tax Service ....................... ......... 62%-49% Mexican Connexion... ....................... .62%-49% Art AAeode Auto Sole* ......... 60%-51% SlStltchery............................................. 58 54 Hostings Flower Shop........................... 57 55 Volley Realty........................................... ...................56-56 MJchelob 55% -56% Dewey* Auto Body ............................. ..55-57 Cinder Drugs........................................... ............. 54 58 Dennis Hubei Triple A......................... .................. S3 59 County Seat Lounge ...................... ................... 49 63 Trowbridge Service ...................... 48 64 Sir* Her ........................................ ......... 47 %-64% Girrboch'*................................................. .................. 46^66 Alflen * Assoc ......... 45%-66% HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... C. Wilcox 168. O. Snyder 188-510: E. Johnson 169; J. Joe In to 168; D. Smith 152; W. Hull 140; M. GordanskI 160; I. Cola 200; V. Corr 181; M. Nyslrom 186; D. Kelley 190-525; G. Marsh 166: M. Snowdon 165; F. Schneider 183; S. Will 203; P. Nowall 165; B. Jonas 168; H. Service 168; F. Girrboch 180; F. Ruthruff 182; B. Johnson 155; Y. Mark Iay 167; P Dakin 152; K. Hanford 154. SPLITS CONVERTED... P. Newell 2-7-9; K. Hanford 3-10, 5-10. Score Board A<Mt Indoor Soccer .26-14 Four D * t J.. .25-15 Formula Realty Hosting* Fiber Glass 23 17 Halifax Snowplowing .23-17 Lewi* Realty.. 18 22 Woodland Sole* Skodgoll Well Drilling 15-25 Marsh * Refrigeration 1426 Moore Soles Riverbend Travel14-26 HIGH GAMES ANO SERIES MEN. . O. Tolles 230-570; T. Cheeseman 163; R. Eaton 200; B. Moddan 216-603; I. Eaton 205-541; D. Hoffman 191-518, D. Everett 169-439, L. Gasper 200-522; R. House 186: J. Hull 170; J. Warren 186-543; W. Blakely 188-527; J. Schreiner 218-532; T. Martinez 175-459. HIGH GAMES AND SERIES WOMEN ... D. Sinclair 462; V. Tolle* 171-506; E. Johnson 188; D. Hoffman 188-469; 8. Wilkin* 180; C. Falconer 463; C. Cooper 149-396. SPLITS CONVERTED... D. Grinnell 3-10; J. Warren 2-7; D. Sinclair 5-10; C. Falconer 2-7; G. Hull 5-6; 8. Wllin* 2-7 and 4-7-10. Bowler*ties Kent Oil... .72%-39% J.G. Stock Farm........................... ........................... 66 46 Matthew* Riverview.................. ........................... .62-50 Hair Core Center......................... .................. -6l%-50% Hocker Agency............................ ....................60% -51% Hostings Bowl.............................. ............................ 60-52 Circle Inn........................................ ........................... .52-60 Grovelie* Market........................ .................. J1%-60% DJ. Electric....... .......................... ................... 49%-62% Nashville Auto............................. ............................ 5082 Reminder............... ...................49% ^2% Lyons Excavating......................... ........................... .47-65 Farrell* Hooting 44-68 Medical Caro Facility .43% -48% Pioneer Apt*,, ,, HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... D. Raid 211; B Wilkin* 178. M. Moyer* 146; P. O'Heron 156; D. Burns 169; G. Potter 155; N. Bird 104-450; J. Wild© 149; E. Dunham 191; M. Dull 156; L. EllHton 232-573: C. Put a new shine to your car and preserve its good looks! GAME RESULTS Hastings YMCA Volleyball League WASH and BUFF WAX Womens Leesue W L Hast. Fiberglass. ...21 Ink Spots............. ...15 L. O. Livestock... ...13 Bunnies................ ....10 J/J Auto............... . .9 MeDonalds.......... ....4 0 6 8 11 12 14 Mens League Little Brown Jug....19 Hosting* Mfg15 Halting* Fiberglat*.7 Independents5 Volleyballers2 $399S WASH WASH ’n ’n WIPE VAC $495 $095 COMPLETE Clean-Up $6495 Wash, bull wax. Interior dean ond engine dean. JKndrusW HASTINGS 1435 S. Hanover St. In Hastings Ph. 945-2425 Car Care Center 1945-29941 OPEN Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. �Page 10— The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 20,1986 Annual Tax Sale SCHEDULE *A’ TAXES OF 1SB3 AND PRIOR YEARS town 2 North* �Thursday, March 20,1986— The Hastings Banner — Page 11 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP T»wn 2 N»rth Rins* 10 W»*t CITY OF HASTINGS VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE Original VWIigt 915 917 7IS 919 920 971 714 924 717 926 929 711 933 934 730 771 722 723 724 725 726 727 72S 729 730 731 732 733 734 735 736 737 730 739 M0 ’983 loll 35 39 43 ol W.ldwood Plat. '.243.71 741 742 743 744 745 Legal Notices UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SALE 747 749 750 731 752 753 570 Debtor No. HG83-02688 In Re DONALD J. FALCONER ond CONNIE C. FALCONER. Debtors PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the! United Bonk of Michigan, pur­ suant to tbit Court's Orders of May 2, 1985 ond February 20. 1986. intends tc sell, pursuant to Section 365 ol the Bank­ ruptcy Code (il U.S.C. S 363) certain real property described below: The Southeast % of Section 24. except commencing ol the Southeast corner ol soid Section 24. thence North 55 rods, thence West 55 rods, thence South 55 rods to Section line, thence East 55 rods along section line to place of beginning: also East % of the Southwest '4 of Section 24. except beginning at a point where the West 1/8 line inter­ sects the South line of Section 24. thence North along soid 1/8 line 69 rods for place of begin­ ning. thence East 12% rods, thence North 13 rods, thence West 12'6 rods to the highway, thence South to the place of beginning, also the Northeast '4 of the Northwest *4 of Section 25. and the Northwest '4 of the Northeast *4 of Section 25, all in Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township, Barry County. Michigan. Subject to easements ond restrictions of record. 1. The property listed above (the "Premises") is proposed to be sold to United Bonk of Michi­ gan for a price value ol $250,000. which the Bonk will offset against the debt secured by the Premises, pursuant to Section 363(k) of the Bankruptcy Code. 2. Il is believed that the Pre­ mises contains certain buildings and other improvements ond consists of 300 acres, more or less. However, the Premises is being sold on an M h basis, without representation or war­ ranty. express or implied, of any kind, nature or description, in­ cluding without limitation, any warranty or description of mer­ chantability. habitability, quan­ tity. title, usability or fitness for any purpose. The seller shall not be required to inspect or report on the condition ol the Premises. 3. If any objection to the pro­ posed sole is timely filed os pro­ vided herein, any interested party may bid lo purchase the Premises ot the hearing de­ scribed below. Any party bidding on the Premises shall be re­ quired lo deposit with the attor­ ney for United Bonk of Michigan, ten percent (10%) of the purchase price at the hearing, with the remainder ol the purchase price to be paid in cash or cer­ tified funds within thirty (30) days following the confirmation of the sale by the Bankruptcy Court. 4. Any objection lo the sole must bo made in writing ond filed with the United Stoles Bankruptcy Court. 746 Federal Building. 110 Michigan Street. N.W.. Grand Ropids. Michigan 49503 with the copies of the objection being served on the attorneys for United Bank of Michigan. Clary. Nontz. Wood. Hoffius. Ronkm t Cooper. 500 Colder Plaza. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503. attention Harold E. Nelson, not less then seven (7) days before the dale set for the proposed sale ol the proper­ ty. Should a timely objection be filed, the hearing on soid objec­ tion shall be set for the dote ond time for the sole. 5. Any person or entity wish­ ing to make inquiry concerning this proposed sole should con­ tact Michoel J. Monica. United Bank of Michigan, Centennial Park East. Suite 220, 6140 28th Street. S.E., Grand Rapids. Ml 49506 (616) 957-3941 or Harold E. Nelson. Clary. Nontz. Wood. Hoffius. Rankin & Cooper. 500 Calder Plaza. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 459-9487. 6. A hearing will be held to confirm the solo on April 1. 1986. at 2:30 o'clock In the afternoon in the Courtroom of the Honor­ able Laurence E. Howard. 7th Floor Federal Building. 110 Michigan Slreol, N.W., Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503. at which time any person or entity may make a competing bid for the Premises. Dated: February 28. 1986 CLARY. NANTZ. WOOD HOFFIUS. RANKIN & COOPER Attorneys for United Bonk of Michigan By: Harold E. Nelson (P-27974) business Address: 500 Calder Plaxo Grand Ropids. Ml 49503 Telephone: (616) 459-9487 (3-20) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDCNT PROBATE File No. 85-19226-IE Estate of Ronald Dean Thur­ man, Deceased. Social Security No. 371-44-4134. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the following: The Decedent, whose lost known address was 14260 North Avenue. Bellevue. Ml 49021 died 1/20/85 Creditors of the Deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the date ol publication of this notice, or four months after the claim becomes due, whichever is loter. TO THE INDEPENDENT PERSON­ AL REPRESENTATIVE: LA NELLE THURMAN. 14260 North Avenue. Bellevue. Ml 49021. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and dislrlbuted to the persons entitled to It. James Thomas Sloan. Jr. (P-20583) 501 Comerico Building. Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616)382-5830 (3-20) 1YNOTMSOFTMK REGULAR MEET1NQ OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSMR BOARD — MARCH 12. 1986 — Reports of committees pre­ sented. Approved general fund bud­ get amendments. Approved holding Annual Meeting ot 1:30 p.m.. March 29, 1986. Approved second Wednesday of each mor'h for regular mon­ thly board meetings. Approved March 22. 1986 ot 10:00 o.m. for Budget Meeting. Approved amendment to Article 10 of Fire Department By-Laws. Authorized payment of vou­ chers in amount of $3,617.68. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested toby: Verlyn Stevens, Supervisor (3-20) �Page 12- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, March 20,1986 Legal Notice WELCOME WAGON WANTS TO VISIT YOU SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSNIP BOARD Just engaged? New parent? Moved? I’d tike to visit you with useful gifts and information. I'll also bring cards you can re­ deem for more gifts at local businesses. It's a friendly visit lo help you get answers about town, goods and services. All free to you. 948-8327 or 451-3144 Hope Township ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the ANNUAL TOWN­ SHIP MEETING will be held SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1986, 1:00 P.M. at the HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL located on M-43. In addition to regular business, the annual fin­ ancial report and proposed budget for 1986-87 fiscal year will be submitted for consideration. Also a public hearing will be held on the planned use of Federal Revenue Shoring Funds within the budget. The proposed budget will be available for public Inspection at the Clerk's office by appointment. SHIRLEY R. CASE, Hope Township Clerk Phone — 945-5722 - NOTICE — Nominating Petitions for the Annual School Board Election of the Hastings Area School System are available at the Administration Of­ fice, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Last day for filing Nominating petitions Is April 7, 1986. ANN I. AINSLIE, Secretary Hastings Area School System Board ol Education SERVICE DIRECTORY LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dry Cleaning for over 30 year*" 321& KckifM, Masthp HmeMM2«5 OPEN: 7 5:31 •wL-fn.lit 1-1 JO CAR & TRUCK REPAIR [ndrus^ k .C/HASTINGS^a^— 1435 S. Hanovw St. Hutrnj», Mich 490M 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sortie* Notts: Monday 8 to 8 Tuosdoy-Fndoy 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS □ chum NToa putj mrsior Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE Lyle L Thomas FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 423 S. Church St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto • Form • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle CrtEfnartJQEncy s...19oB JIM, JOHN, DAVE, or 945-3412 REAL ESTATE MILLER REAL ESTATE Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. Hastings (616) 945-5182 — AAARCH 13. 1S*86 — Adopted Girl Scouts ol Ameri­ ca proclamation. Retracted statement in news­ letter stating that Ray Dunfield hod resigned as Chief of lhe Pine Lake Fire Deporimenl for health reasons os this was not the case. Approved budget amend­ ments to general fund. Adopted resolution regard­ ing the administration of DNR grant monies for the improve­ ments of the Gull Lake Pork ond DNR Property. Approved to send letter to Chuck Ford requesting that Pine Lake Fire Dept, records be returned to the Township Board as soon os possible. Approved amendments lo the Pine Lake Fire Dept, bylaws. Approved to place millage proposal for additional % for each Fire/Ambulance and Roads on lhe primary election ballot in August. Approved to allot federal rev­ enue shoring monies in the amount of $13.183.00 to roods. Approved to pay treasure dog license fees when received from county. Authorized Clerk to pay all March bills prior lo March 31. 1986. Approved promolion of Tom Trumble to volunteer pari time patrolman. Approved pay increase for Tom Pennock to $6.50 per hour effective first payroll In April. Approved BPOH Ambulance 1986/87 budget with Township grant at $8,762.22. Approved Library 1986/87 budget with township grant at $6,350.00. - Ratified expenses totaling $6,012.00. Approved outstanding bills totaling $6,249.76. Janette Arnold, Clerk Attested toby: Supervisor Reck (3-20) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Detouli having been mode in the conditions ol a certain mort­ gage. mode the 13th day of July, 1976, executed by GARY F. FASSETT and GWENDOLYN M. FASSETT. husband and wife, as Mortgagor, to HASTINGS CITY BANK, a Michigan Banking Cor­ poration, doing business at Has­ tings, Michigan, as Mortgagee, and recorded In the Office of the Register ol Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on July 14, 1976. in Liber 227 of mortgages, on poge 88. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid ot the date of this notice Thirty-seven Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-one ond 75/100 ($37,921.75) Dollars for princi­ pal and Interest, Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirteen ond 76/100 ($4,613.76) Dollars In delinquent property faxes and Three Thou­ sand Seven Hundred Sixty-three and 00/100 ($3,763.00) Dollars in insurance premiums paid by mortgagee, for o total of Fortysix Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-eight ond 51/100 ($46,298.31) Dollars, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the.debt, or any pari of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power ol sale in said mortgage contained having be­ come operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on April 8, 1986. ot 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, at the front door of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale ond sold to the highest bidder, ot public auction or vendue, for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mort­ gage, together with interest thereon at fen per cent (10%) per annum, and as otherwise specified in soid mortgage, to­ gether with the legal costs and charges ol solo, including lhe attorney fee* a* provided by law ond in soid mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned ond described as follows, to-wit: The North one half of the West 312 feet ol the Northeast one quarter of lhe Southeast one quarter Section 14. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. EXCEPT there­ from a parcel 150 feet East and West by 264.5 feet North and South out of the Northeast cor­ ner thereof. Rutland Township. Borry County. Michigan. The said premises being also described os follows: The West 312 feet of the North one quar­ ter of lhe East one half of the Southeast one quarter of Sec­ tion 14. EXCEPTING THEREFROM a parcel ol land 150 feet East and West by 264.5 feel North ond South out of the Northeast cor­ ner thereof, oil in Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Town­ ship. Borry County, Michigan. Subject to oil conditions, re­ strictions ond easements of re­ cord. The length ol redemption per­ iod under M.S.A. Section 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sect>on 600.3240 is six (6) months. Doled. March 5. >986 Jan.es H. Fisher (P26437) Atty, for Hostings City Bank 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (43) The St. Rose science exposition featured 139 homemade science pro­ jects from “live" volcanos to birds of prey models. (Upper right) Lori McKeough displays her ocean corai reef while Adam Otto (at left) shows his model of the solar system and (above) Joe Sonsmlth exhibits his rocket and Sarah Czlnder (left) and Karen Rose display their version of the solar system. St. Rose Elementary holds science exposition St. Rose School held a science exposition which included exhibits from 139 of its students in grades k-through-6. The ex­ position was in conjunction with a new science program which St. Rose instituted last fall and the school's upcoming parent­ teacher conferences. The exposition featured various volcano models., solar systems, birds of prey, shell collections and other science-related projects which were to be judged by two teachers from the Hastings school system. The projects were done at home with the help of parents, said principal Steve Youngs. Th* HASTINGS BANNER - Call (816) M84051 - CLASSIFIED ADS automotive FOK SALE: 1979 ton Ford pickup. New tires, shocks, 3 speed with overdrive. Body good. $1,795. 765-5146. (3-25) y^rea Obit uarieA — Pauline Marie Geisel IONIA - Mrs. Pauline Marie Geisel, 70, of Ionia died Wednesday, March 19, 1986 at the Ionia County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Geisel was bom in Beaverton. MI on January 23,1916. the daughter of Jacob and Frances (Meadows) Hoover. She married Kenneth Geisel on December 25, 1936. She had lived in Ionia since 1942. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Ionia where she was past president of the Women’s Association, a member of the choir and the retirees group, the Presbyterian Quilters, past president of Church Women United and on the board of directors of Christian Service Center. Surviving are her husband, Kenneth; two sons. Larry and Rhoda Geisel of Pittsburg, and George Geisel of Ionia; one daughter. Shari Cooper Austin, TX; three grand­ children; three sisters, Lucy Rise of Sun­ field, Dorothy Quigg of Jackson, Mrs. Roy (Virginia) Roberts of West Virginia. She was preceded in death by one brother, Ervin Hoover and two sisters, Frances Faul and Genevieve Potter. Funeral services will be held Saturday. March 22, 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Ionia with Rev. Robert Nixon of­ ficiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Lake Odessa. Friends and relatives may visit the family Thursdayevening from 7-9 p.m. at Koops Funeral Chapel, Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Ionia. Arrangements were by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. A memorial has been established for the First Presbyterian Church or the American Cancer Fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral home or the church. Steven Alan Frank MIDDLEVILLE • Mr. Steven Alan Frank, 35, of Middleville, died Thursday, March 13' 1986. Mr. Frank was bom Aug. 7, 1950 in Trinidad, CO, the son of Forrest and Arlene (Stevens) Frank. He lived in Nashville moving to Middleville when he was 11 years old. He graduated from Middleville T-K High School in 1969. While in school he par­ ticipated in band and was a member of the track team. He entered the Army in 1969 and fought in Vietman receiving the bronze star, oak leaf clusters and the purple heart. He married Dezari Jean Munjoy on January 2 1971. He returned to Middleville and spent eight years at Bradford White Corp, while attending Northern Air Flight school and received his private, commercial and multi engine flight training and licensing. They moved from Middleville to Las Vegas in 1979 where he was employed by Oasis Air. They returned to Middleville when the business closed. The family moved to Fairbanks Alaska in 1981 where he was employed by Aurora Air Service, flying cargo and passengers into the bush. They returned to Michigan in November 1985 to join Simmons Air Lines of Chicago. Mr. Frank is survived by his wife, Dezari Jean; three daughters. Brenna Deeann, 14 Sarah Jeanine, 10, and Bianco Bleu. 8; his mother. Mrs. Arlene J. Frank of S.C.,’two sisters. Mrs. William (Linda 1 Lodovice Of S.C. and Miss Tenianne Frank of Florida a half sister Tammie Hulsebos of Ver­ montville; his mother and father in law Blanche end Harold Munjoy of Middlevilfe and several aunts, uncles, cousins. Funeral services were held 2 p.m MondayMarch 17 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Rev. Roger Timmerman Of­ ficiated with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to th., children's memorial fund. Edward R. Smith HASTINGS - Mr. Edward R. Smith, 85, of 335 W. Grand SL. Hastings died Friday, March 14, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. He was born in Hastings on Oct 13, 1900, the son of Henry and Cora (Gillespie) Smith. He was a lifelong resident of the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. He married the former Bessie I. Gower on June 27, 1925. He retired in 1965 from Hastings Manufacturing where he had worked for 30 years. He had previously worked at Hastings Table Co. and Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and Hastings Oddfellow Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Bessie; two sons, Kenneth Smith of Lansing, Jack Smith of Hastings; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Nellie Keech and Maude Cook and a brother, Harold Smith. Funeral services were held 4 p.m. Monday, March 17 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to •he American Cancer Society or the First United Methodist Church. Bernice M. Upston BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Bernice M. Up­ ston, 73, of 13791 Verona Rd., Battle Creek, formerly of Delton, died suddenly Thursday evening, March 13,1986, at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. Mrs. Upston was bom April 19, 1912 in Muskegon the daughter of Henry and Goldie (Harris) Adams and lived most of her lifetime in the Delton area, and at the present address the past 17 years. She was employed for 184 years at Kellogg of Battle Creek, where she retired in 1975. She was a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge No. 676 of Marshall. She was married to Harold Upston, Sept. 6, 19®, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Loren (Dawn) Smith of Battle Creek; three sons, Duane Fisher ol Charlottesville, VA, Arthur Fisher of Staunton, VA and John Tasker of Delton; seven grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Couch of Battle Creek; a brother, Robert Adams Sr. of Delton. Services were held Monday, March 17 at 11 a.m. at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Rev. Elmer Faust officiated with burial in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association of American Cancer Society. FOR SALE: 1976 Vega body, excellent shape, runs good. 367-4591. FOR SALE: VW Trike, new battery and generator $1500 or best offer. Phone 945-5761 between 9 a.m. 1 p.m. (3-18) FOR SALE: 1984 GMC ton pickup. Excellent condition. Point p.otcctlon. overload spring. One owner $6,800. Call after 3 p.m. 945-3755. (3­ 18)_______________ _______ FOP SALE: '83 Ford Ranger Diesel, A-l condition. $4,200. Nashville 517-852-1604. (3-18) SER/KTS VOICE AND PIANO LESSONS: Janet Richards. Lessons at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hastings. Phone 616-349-2351. (tfn) TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Weekly, semi­ weekly, monthly. We do homes, offices and windows. All workers are bonded. 945­ 9448. (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician, assistant. Call 945-9888. (tfn) CARPET AND NO WAX VINYL SALE at Wrlghl-Way Carpet Warehouse. Ionia 616­ 527-2540. (3-25) FOR S4tF MISC. HUNDREDS OF REM­ NANTS sizes up to 30* on sale at Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse. Ionia 616-527­ 2540. (3-25)_______________ FOR SALE: Cardboard route with scheduled twice weekly stojK in Hastings. Involves picking up and selling 64 to 7 ton a month. Free - 265 gal. fuel oil tank. For more information call 948-8982 or 948-8331._______ SALE PRICES ON QUALITY CARPET Dozens of rolls of Kanga and Jute on sale at Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse. Ionia 616-527­ 2540. (3-25) HUNDREDS OF ROLLS OF CARPET AND VINYL ONSALE at Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse. Ionia 616-527* 2540. (3-25) FARM EQUIPMENT LISA. I love you and would like to stay with you for the rest of my life. Brian -CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS Any lype property anywhere in Michigan 24 Hours Call Free 1-800 292 1550 First Nalional Acceptance Co FOR SALE: Four wheel drive John Deere 7020 tractor with 7 bottom hydraulic reset plow. 6 row John Deere Maxemerge planter with monitor, 490 International 25 ft. disk. International 140 Farmali cultivating tractor, shields, cultivator and fertilizer box. 280 bushel gravity box with New Holland running gear, fioation tires and fertilizer auger. 500 gallon sprayer with 40 ft. spray boom. All excellent condition will sell together or separate. Phone 616-423-7831. (3-27) WANTED TO RENT WANTED TO RENT by June 1, 3 to 4 bedroom home, Hastings school. $300 to $550 per month. Good references. Call 948-9024 [ BUSIA/FSS OPPORTUNITIES Make More Money Ear weekly commissions with our Profitable Line of Advertising Calendars, Pens, Caps, and Jackets. Helpful sales ideas, a TollFree Message Center and other great selling tools. All while being your own boss. No Investment. No Collec­ tions. Full or Part Time. Our 77th Year. Write Kevin Peska, NEWTON MFG. COMPANY. Dept. D 1584, Newton, Iowa 50208.___ HF1P WANTED , WANTED: experienced machinery proposal engineer. Apply Mr. Collins 616-948-9632 Bourn and Koch of Michigan. (3-27)________ HELP WANTED: Evening janitorial work, 5 evenings per week. Freeport 616-243­ 8413. (3-20) MANAGER: Data center manager position available. Position involves super­ vision and management of a remote job entry operation for two banks. Required are strong management and supervisor skills obtained thru experience or education. Previous data processing and banking experience helpful but not required. Flexible hours required. Position is located in Middleville, MI. Pleasant working conditions, good benefits. Salaray com­ mensurate with qualifications. Please send resume and salary history to Carol Crawford, United Bank. 103 S Main St., Wayland. MI 49348, E.O.E.M.F.H.V. (3-27)___________ NEEDED IMMEDIATELY dependable woman to care for 3 children in my home. Full or parttime, 2:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. weekedays. Lake Odessa-Woodland area. Call 367-4624 til 2:30 p.m. or anytime weekends. (3-20) REAl ESTATE HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER, lovely 3 bedroom walkout, excellent condition, clean, furnished or un­ furnished, worth ap­ pointment. 945-2®2. (3-18) FOR SALE: 20 acres, woods about 4 mile west of Hastings. 945-3755 after 3 p.m. JOBS WANTED W ANTED: H ouseclean ing apartments, offices, etc. Freeport-Hastings areas Call after 1 p.m. 765-8112. (3­ 27) BABYSITTING IN My HOME day or night, love children, have references 795-9082 or 795-9074 Middlcville. (3-20) NOTICES The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Mental Health Services will be held on Thursday, April 3, 196 at 8:00 a.m. in the con­ ference room. Any in­ terested person is invited to attend. I'M SEARCHING THE Hams-Williams family tree and some of its roots remain in Barry County, Mich. Please help me if you are related to William Hams. Wm. I.F. Hams, W.A. Hams, A.J. Hams, Frank Hams, Ellis Hams, Milo Williams, Julia F. Williams, Albert N. Williams, Mrs. W.A. Young. Mrs. Annie Young, Emma J. VanArman, Ella B. Holt, Kate Thiers or Gertrude Heath. W.A. and Martha (Williams) Hams were my grandparents. Milo Williams was my great-grandfather. I have some unidentified studio pictures. Contact W.H. Hams, 304 Country Club Park, Grand Junction, Colo. 81503._______________ CROSS WITH CHRIS'. June 21 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland. July 5 England, Ireland, Scotland. July 21 - Denmark, Sweden, Norway. August 4 - France, Switzerland. Price: From $1669 Detroit. Indudes flight, 2 meals daily, 1st class hotels. 517-453-2202. 7369 Berne Rd., Pigeon, MI 48755.' FOR THE BEST BUYS IN CARPET AND VINYL shop in our huge warehouse at Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse. Ionia 616-527­ 2548. (3-25) IN MEMORIAM In Memoriam In memory of our beloved husband. father, and grandfather, Frank Mario Mix, Sr. who pased away one year ago March 24, 1985. When ( must leave you, for a little while. Please do not grieve and shed wild tears And hug your sorrow To you through the years. But start out bravely, with a gallant smile; And for my sake and in my name Live on and do all the things the same, Feed not your loneliness on empty days, But fill each walking hour in useful ways, Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer, And I in turn will comfort you And hold you near; And never, never be afraid to die, For I am waiting for you in the sky! Deeply missed and loved by wife children grandchildren � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-03-27.pdf 95e7cc53a85da92dde86dbee911645bc PDF Text Text 1-1 .. wsa NEWS ...wrap Drugs, alcohol and athletes Page 3 Pages The Explosion suspect stands mute Hastings man Dennis A. Dewitt stood mute FrMay iu Barry County Circuit Court to charges of attempted murder, assault with a dangerous weapon and possessi ng a firearm in the commission of a felony. Not guilty pleas on the charges were entered on DeWitt's behalf. A pre-trial was set for March 28 at 2 P-m. At that time, DeWitt’s lawyer, Charles Stiles, was expected to move for dismissal of the charges. Welborn responds to editorial VOLUME 131 • NO. 13 by Elaine Gilbert and Robert J. Johnston Another attempt to pursue a $1.5 million improvement project at the Barry County Medical Care Facility was given a green light Tuesday by the county board of com­ missioners. The county board approved taking steps to issue a $1.1 million bond sale to finance the project. The other costs of the project would be paid with $385,000 the facility has in reserve. Last year the project had to be put on hold because bids for the construction work were much higher than anticipated. To try to cut project costs, some changes have been made in the original improvement plans, Commissioner Ted McKelvey said in a telephone conversation after the meeting. Proposed improvements at the facility would include an addition to the front of the building for offices, reception rooms, nurses stations, etc; air conditioning, rennovation of the interior with new paint, and a stand-by generator at a cost of about $30,000 Dr. V. Harty Adrounle. 1000 N. Broadway. Hailing, hae been ap­ pointed to the Southcentral Michtgao CommiMion on Aging Adviaory Council as a retraentative of Barry County. He waa named to the board at the Feb. 13 meeting ot the SMCA executive committee. Hie term expires on Dec. 3i, isai. Adrounie heeds the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Oversight Committee and la a member <rf the Hastings Planning Commlsalo''. Driver cited in Gun Lake Road mishap Elgbtaen-yaar-old Kami R. Im* caster of Hastings was given a ticket tor failure to "stop within an assured Sesquicentennial group gets $1,500 The 1966 Hastings Sesquicentennial Committee is $l,M0 richer - at least until it comes time to start paying out funds for Sequiccntennial projects. The committee has been allowed to borrow that amount from the city’s Community Celebration Fund. It is money raised during the 1971 Cen­ tennial celebration. The Sesquicentennial Committee must pay the money back to the city by January of 1987. , The committee indicated to the city council that it hopes to "pay the money back and add to it” | County board gives Medical Facility project ‘green light’ Adrounle named to advisory panel Two motorcycle accident* were reported this west by the Barry Ccunty Sheriff's Department. Neither Steven F. Pennerpadter or Vaughn R. Dlngledine Jr. were seriously Injured tn separate mistap*. Pemerpacker. a, o< 071 Marah Road, Plainwell, suffered minor In­ juries when the dirt bike he was riding Saturday afternoon went off the bike track and hit a tree, sheriff s deputies said. Pennerpacker was riding In a field of' Keller Road, deputies said. And Dlngledine, 1». waa Injured when the motorcycle he was riding on Cedar Creek Road north of Cloverdale Road slid off the road late Sunday afternoon. Dlngledine told deputies he was teat driving the Susuki when the motor­ cycle‘began to vibrate and he lost control of the vehicle Both were treated and released at Pennock Hospital. PRICE 25c THURSDAY, MARCH 27.1986 The Barry County Rad Cm will be giving a CPR dau. n March Z7th, April 3rd. and April 10th. The dan will be at the Red Cm office. 110 E. State St. from 7-10 p.m. (above JC Penney). You may reglater by calling the officeMonday thru Wcdnreday 0:Najn. until 1:» pm. at otMUg. or by mvfea K to the office. You muet be u yuan old. and attend all three dance Two motorcycle accidents occur Pagel Banner CPR class set by Red Cross clear distance” when her automobile rammed into the back end of a car turning into Northview Grocery on Gun Lake Road Monday. Lancaster, of W. Sager Rd., was eastbound on Gun Lake Road when she struck a vehicle belonging to Donald F. Sum. », of 3887 S. Shore Dr., Delton, Barry County Sheriff's deputies report. Clum was uninjured but Lancaster and a passenger in her car, 17-year-old Jodi Manning of 2K0 Hammond Road, Hastings, were transferred by am­ bulance to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. The accident occurred at 3:30 p.m. ) Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings y Witnesses tell of murder claims A proposed timetable calls for the txind sale and nwnrding of o construction contract Students of Hastings High School who will be honored by the Hastings Rotan Club are (back, from left) Jon Christensen, Steve Sweetland, David Byrne, Suzie Carlson, Amy Atkinson, Mlpa Seuss, Caryn Black, Jolyn Zimmerman, Barbara Case, and Martha Dimmers. Rotary honors students named The Hastings Rotary Club has announced the names of ten high school students from Hastings, honored by the Rotary for their accomplishments in their school and com­ munity throughout their high school career. The students will be honored in the annual Rotary Honors Convocation May, 12. This years Rotary Honors students are: Barbara Case, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Case of Dowling; Steve Sweetland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sweetland of Hastings; Jolyn Zimmerman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Zimmerman of Dowling; Amy Atkinson, daughter of Mr. and Mis. James Atkinson of Hastings; Caryn Black, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Black of Hastings, David Byrne, son of Mr. andMrs. William Bryne of Hastings; Suzie Carbon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Carbon; Majda Suess, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Suess of Hastings; Martha Dimmers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Dimmers of Hastings and Jon Christensen, son of Mr. and Mrs James Christensen of Hastings. tn be held the week of May 5 with con­ struction beginning June 15. According to a proposed payment schedule for tiie project, the cost would be paid in the year COOL Bou*d Chairman Carolyn Coleman noted that costs have been estimated at a nine percent interest rate and that if the bond sale goes for seven percent (which could be a possibility), “we’ve gained two-percentage points." “If the county should utterly be unable to make the payments (at some future date) we have three options...which would protect the county from going bankrupt.” she said. Those options include asking voters to ap­ proves millage levy for the facility; leasing the facility to a private firm; or selling the building. Witnesses: Woodmansee talked about hitchhiker, sought son’s help with body by Mary Warner Dowling resident Norman H. Woodmansee told a Calhoun County Jail cellmate that it was he that had killed Frederick E. Kim­ berly in July 1984, the former cellmate testified Monday. Donald Southwell of Battle Creek was one of three witnesses implicating Woodmansee in Kimberly’s murder during a preliminary exam on the case. Carol Strauble, who formerly lived with Woodmansee, testified that Woodmansee told her he'd “wasted" a man who had "gotten in his face”. Woodmansee's son William said his father had come over to his house "in the middle of the night" and asked William to "take care of a body." And Southwell said Woodmansee claimed to have murdered Kimberly after picking him up hitchhiking. Woodmansee was bound over to Barry County Circuit Court to stand trial in the case. He now faces charges of premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the Jan. 25 slaying of Ricky A. Goddard of Dowling, and an open murder charge in the July 20, 1984 death of drifter Kimberly. Ki? .*.y was found lying face down in Brooks Creek in Assyria Township, below a bridge on M-66, with a small-caliber bullet in the back of his head. He had been dead for at least 12 hours when his body was discovered at 6 p.m., Pennfield Township policeman Charles Frary testified Monday. "Rigor mortis had already set in.” Police introduced photographs showing blood stains on the outside wall of the bridge's concrete guardrail, directly above where Kimberly’s body was discovered. The stains indicated that the body had been dumped over backward from the bridge railing into the creek. Frary said later According to Southwell's testimony, Woodmansee claimed to have thrown the body "over a bridge.” Straubel testified that Woodmansee told her that after the murder, he had "gone down to ask his son Bill to get rid of the body and Bill didn't want any part of it" “He (Woodmansee) told me that he had to dispose of the body himself and that he had dumped it in a crick,” Straubel testified. "I only got the impression when he was talking to me that it was around his house (that be disposed of the body). Woodmansee's house is located at 9600 Bird Road in Baltimore Township. The body was discovered under a bridge spanning M­ 66 just north of the Calhoun County line. A spent bullet from a 25-caliber automatic handgun was taken from Kimberly’s head at his autopsy, Donald Glasgow of the Barry County Sheriff's Dept, testified. Woodmansee indicated to both Straubel and Southwell that he owned a small-caliber handgun, they testified. Kimberly was shot in the back right hand side of the head. There were no powder burns indicating he was shot at point blank range, the autopsy report showed. However, Officer Frary said later because of the small caliber of the weapon used, it’s possible that the shot could have been fired from as close as three feet away. Police searched for shell casings and a weapon around the creek area, Frary said. No casings or weapon have been found. Kimberly was an ex-carnival employee who had last been seen in Terre Haute, Ind. three days earlier. He was purportedly an alcoholic, ac­ cording to people who knew him in Terre Haute, with a "bad temper.” He had various pieces of identification on him when his body was discovered, and was later found to have "several aliases", ac­ cording to Detective Sgt Ken DeMott of the Sheriff's Dept. Police had no leads on the case and ran a series of "Crime Solver" spots on Battle Creek s Channel 41 television station to try and get information on the killing That was in September of 1984. At that time, Southwell testified, he and Woodrnansre were both serving time in the Calhoun County Jail, Woodmansee for a drug dealing conviction. Southwell said both he and Woodmansee viewed some of the TV spots. "What effect did the spots have on Mr. Woodmansee?” Dale A. Crowley, chief assistant prosecutor for Barry County, asked. "Sometimes a general interest,” Southwell testified, "and sometimes he'd come in after work (Woodmansee was on work release) and ask if it (the Crime Solvers spot) had been on TV.” Southwell said that after he was released from jail, he and another person were given a ride from Marshall to Battle Creek by Woodmansee. "After we got to Battle Creek a reference came up as to the murder," Southwell testified. Southwell said the other rider had gone into an apartment when he had the con­ versation with Woodmansee. Woodmansee told him. Southwell said, that "the guy that was killed and found in a ditch ~ that he had done it." Crowley asked if Woodmansee had given a reason for the murder. "Just that the guy (the murder victim) was queer,” Southwell answered. The conversation took place in early Oc­ tober of 1984. he said. The next month, he said, he talked to State Police in Battle Creek about the case. gave a statement to DeMott and State Police Detective Sgt Robert Golm this March, he said. W'oodmansee's attorney. Richard G. Stevens of Battle Creek, attempted to thwart testimony by Straubel. claiming that the prosecution’s “open murder" charge allows latitude in what Woodmansee would even­ tually be charged with. Woodmansee could be charged with first degree murder, which requires premeditation, Stevens said. Stevens said there had been no evidence submitted that the crime had been premeditated. Stevens was overruled, but used the argument again to ask that Woodmansee not be bound over. Judge Gary R. Holman ruled that in this case, circumstantial evidence indicating that the crime was premeditated was enough to bind Woodmansee over. Holman said that the conduct of Kimberly’s murderer, in­ cluding the fact that the victim was shot from behind, that he was shot at a distance, and that the body was disposed of, indicated premeditation. Stevens also questioned Woodmansee’s son's testimony, telling the court it could not establish from the younger Woodmansee s testimony what month or indeed year the elder Woodmansee had showed up. Stevens quoted a passage from the younger Woodmansee's statement lo police that said "he wanted me to go with him and help him do something and 1 didn't know what." Stevens said the "I didn't know what" statement was struck out and "help him with a body" put in its place During lhe course of Prosecutor Crowley's questioning of William Woodmansee, Crowley asked the son "approximately one week after your father came over did you learn about some man in a creek?" "Yah. someone told me," Woodmansee replied Judge Holman set an April 4 Circuit Court arraignment for the Kimberly case. That same day. a pre-trial on charges that Woodmansee killed Dowling resident Ricky A. Goddard will also be held. Woodmansee stood mute to the charges in the Goddard case Friday in Circuit Court, and not guilty pleas were entered in his behalf. In a later interview, Rae Hoare, chairman of the commission's Human Services Committee, said that financial consultant Robert Bendzinskl of Robert Benzinski and Co. had worked with the architects, Daverman Associates, attorney James White and former Medical Facility Director Ed Moghtader to cut costs on the project. Benzinski has worked with the county on the Gun Lake and Gull Lake sewer projects, she said. "We asked him (Bendzinski) to go over it (theproject) because we had some qualms," Hoare said. Hoare also serves as the county commission's liason with the county Social Services Board, which operates the Medical Facility. “He had a breakdown line-by-line,” she continued. "It came up quite a lot less than what the total was the first time around." Hoare said that the Social Services Board felt that the project should be reviewed because they believed the costs “shouldn’t have gotten out of hand like they did.” She said that because of the reduced coats, the county will have to bond for only $1.1 million. She nuld that the $1 .1 million figure was about the same as called for in the original financing plans, last year. Hoare said that (he project needs to be done because of state requirements for the facility. "The whole building is 30-some years old, it's antiquated," she said. “It has to have a lot of things done." Bendzinsk*. she continued, formulated three plans: one to cover only state requirements, one to cover state requirements and some additional projects, and a third with the complete project She added that the money in reserve from the facility, which will be used in the financing plan, had been set aside as a capital improvement fund. "The facility has to be self-supporting... " Hoare continued. "All the studies show that the Medical Care Facility should be able to pay (off the bonds)." Hoare added that the county building authority set up to handle the project uses the same method that the county used when it built the Barry County Jail. Hastings, Flat Rock exchanging mayors The city of Hastings will trade officials with Flat Rock during Mayor Exchange Day May 18.. The city council voted Monday to make Flat Rock, located in the southeast corner of the state, its exchange city and make councilman Richard R. Hemmerling chairman of Mayor Exchange Day. Hemmerling will coordinate activities with Police Chief Mark Steinfort, who is organizing Michigan Week activities for the Hastings Exchange Club. Michigan Week is May 17 through 24. The Exchange Club will incorporate Mayor Exchange Day as part of its Michigan Week activities. The Exchange Club will kick off the week with a Youth Family Day Saturday, May 17. Steinfort said games, a portable zoo, a bicycle rodeo and more are in the planning stage for that day. Sunday. May 18. is Heritage Day. Monday. May 19, is Government Day. High school groups will spend time with city of­ ficials learning their functions. That evening, a community dinner will be held for all community organizations, Steinfort said. Flatrock's mayor will be invited to that dinner as part of Mayor Exchange Day, he said. Tuesday, May 20 is Agriculture and Senior Citizens' Day, Wednesday, May 21, lhe Chamber of Commerce will hold some special activities for Commerce Day, Steinfort said. Thursday . May 22 is Education Day. Friday, May 23 is Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Day Saturday, May 24, is Youth Day. Not all the days will be celebrated locally, Steinfort said. The Exchange Club is con­ tinually expanding activities from year to year and may sponsor acitivities all seven days sometime in the future. This is the fourth year the Exchange Club has sponsored Michigan Week. �Page2— The Hastings Banner- Thursday, March 27,1986 Touring theatre group visits area schools Judge Weaver seeks appeals position When Elizabeth A. Weaver announced her candidacy for Michigan Court of Appeals judge, she asserted that the appeals court needed a judge with experience in juvenile matters to give the appeals court a well rounded group of judges. Weaver was in town Tuesday for an open house with judge Richard Loughrin, and she told the Banner she has that special ex­ perience dealing with juvenile matters, and she believes she is the candidate that can give the court the well-rounded feel. Weaver said a recently retired judge said “the most difficult cases that face the ap­ peals court are those dealing witn probate and juvenile matters." '• “I want to take my 11 years as a probate judge and put them to use on the appeals court,” W’eaver said. This experience with probate and juveniles since her election to Leelanau County in 1974 is something Weaver believes will give her an edge in the race for the two 3rd District appellate judgeships up for election in November. At least two other candidates have an­ nounced intentions for the two open spots. David Sawyer, a Kent County Prosecutor and Petosky Lawyer Nathanial Stroup, with Sen. Alan Cropsey of DeWitt expected to announce soon. Bewa Jefferson Strbet News EASTER PARADE We are sorry we had to cancel the annual South Jefferson Street Easter Parade again this year. They liked our bunny so much last year, he will again be participating in the Big Parade down Fifth Avenue. As you all know, for an Easter Bunny, that parade is the big carrot. It doesn’t look like Horace will be back once he sees the bright lights of Broadway, so if you know any un­ employed Easter bunnies, we will be setting auditions for next year very soon. Meanwhile, parade down South Jeffer­ son this week and shop for Easter. Wear an Easter bonnet to Bosley's this week and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate. EVENTS 1, 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Barry County Red Cross will have a blood drive this Friday from 10 until 4 at Pennock Hospital. Stop at Bosley’s after you give blood and we will give you a Cadbury Easter egg to help re­ plenish your supply. National Bubblegum Week - March 24­ 28. Visit Bosley’s this week and we will give you a piece of bubblegum to commemorate this occasion. Btow us a bubble and we will give you a balloon. Doctor's Day - March 30. Take yout doctor a red carnation this week and wish him a Happy Doctor’s Day. Marksville Easter Egg Knocking Con­ test • March 30. Bring us a decorated Easter egg this week and we will trade you a candy bar or pack of gum and put your egg on display. The egg judged best will win a $3.00 gift certificate. (Kids 12 and under only, please.) Easter Sunday - March 30. A Happy Easter to all. Chincoteague Easter Decoy Festival March 29-30. Robert Frost’s Birthday - March 26. Stop at Bosley's and recite a poem by Mr. Frost from memory and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. Advisory group studying judge candidates A 27-member review panel has been selected to evaluate candidates for the forth­ coming vacancy on the Federal District Court for the Western District of Michigan, Rep. Paul B. Henry, R-Grand Rapids, announced. The panel will seek to find a replacement for current Chief Justice Wendell Miles who will move to senior status in May. The review panel will evaluate the character, fitness, and professional competency of each of the applicants for appointment to this judicial vacancy. The evaluations will be. based on both written questionnaires and interviews before the panel. Once the panel has com­ pleted its work, it will meet with the Republican congressional delegation from Michigan to seek to come to agreement as to the best nominee or nominees to forward to the Justice Department. Henry indicated that approximately 15 candidates are presently under con­ sideration. Former Rep. Harold Sawyer said earlier that included in the list is Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes. Easter MARCH 30th The openings will be created this November when the terms expire for judges Thomas Burns of Saginaw and Glenn Allen Jr. of Lansing. Both are more than 70 years old and ineligible to run for re-election. While judges running for election are not allowed to speak about issues that will face the court as part of their election campaign. Weaver said some of her unique experiences will give her a needed edge. "During my time as a judge I established myself as a judge who holds lawbreakers accountable and responsible for their ac­ tions," she said. "I made the criminals construct restitution to victims through community service programs long before that was a popular means," Weaver said. Weaver calls this a "common sense" approach of holding people accountable and responsible for their actions while giving them an opportunity to make restitution to the victims. This approach has recieved national media attention with features in an article in People Magazine and on a Good Morning American show on network television. Still, Weaver acknowledges the need to inform the people of the purpose of the ap­ peals court. This is one of lhe reasons the part-time probate judge of Leelanau was touring Barry County in an effort to inform the people. "Sometimes it becomes confusing of what it is that the court of appeals actually does do. Especially when you get to the grass roots level, but if you consider that 83 to 85 percent of the cases that go to the appeals court never go any further," Weaver said. In this sense she maintained that the proper selection to the court is essential. "When you think about the fact that any criminal case can be appealed - this will directly affect the quality of life in every community such as Barry County and Hastings," she said. The Michigan Court of Appeals is the second highest court, other than the Michigan Supreme Court, and employees 18 judges state-wide. All judges are elected to office. Michigan divides the appellate level into three districts, each with six judges. Elec­ tions are staggered for two open positions every two years. Barry County is in the 3rd district which is the largest of the three and involved the entire west side of the state along with the upper penninsula - 66 counties in all. The size of the district could be one of the reasons Weaver is stressing the need to sj>eed up court cases state-wide in all levels of court cases. "I feel strongly in solving the problem of speeding up the cases. I believe that justice delayed is justice denied," Weaver said. "I know that is a cliche, but it is one that really applies here.” One of her solutions, which is currenthZ?, the form a a bill to become law, is to pufV0 computers in all courts. "We feel that computers are not a parlof the future - they are part of the present," Be said. Weaver has had computers installed inter court, and she said it has made a world of difference in speeding up the amount of tine it takes to hear cases. "In my court in Leelanau we see case in about two to three months time. Where in Wayne County they have a backlog of three to four years," Weaver said. Weaver brings with her bench experience, a law degree from Tulane Univeristy, a license to teach in Michigan and she rerves as Chairperson of the Michigan State Bar Juvenile Law Committee, Treasurer of the Children’s Charter of the Courts of Michigan and as Secetary of the Executive Committe of the Michigan Probate and Juvenile Judges Association. A primary election for the appellate positions is scheduled for August 5, 1986. 140-HP AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Little Bucky celebrates Bunsen Burner Day (March 31) by having a sale this week. The only thing hotter than a bun­ sen burner at Bosley's are the prices of the Buck's specials and you can feel the heat while shopping his Reminder ad each week. Shop our Easter ad In this week’s Reminder for the perfect Easter gift and card. Enter our annual “Big Bunny Drawing”. See the prize list and entry blank in our Easter ad. Bosley's will be closed this Good Friday from 12 until 3. Buy any Lutece product in our Fra­ grance Aisle and we have a free gift for you. Our Easter Photo Special is a second set of prints free. See our Bucky ad for details. Our Pause Gift Shop has a new collec­ tion our popular Love Lites for sale at 3.99. Park in the free lot behind Bosley’s or Park Free on South Jefferson Street (get free “Gobbler Food” at Bosley's) and shop Downtown Hastings. QUOTE: Members of the touring group Whole Art Theatre’ Included members of Pleasantview Elementary in their production of ’Jack In the Beanstalk’. More seat belt tickets being handed out by Mary Warner and The Associated Press Michigan State Police are stepping up their enforcement of the state’s mandatory seat belt law by giving motorists fewer warnings and more tickets, officials said today. In the six months since the law took effect on July 1, state police issued 9,254 tickets, said LL James Downer of the department's traffic services division. The figure does not include tickets issued by local police agen­ cies or sheriffs offices. Violators are fined $25 plus court costs under the law. Downer said two out of three drivers who are caught violating the seat belt law According to Lt. Richard Zimmerman of the Michigan State Police Hastings team, "what we do is emphasize the importance of these (tickets) as something we can do to help save lives." Zimmerman said his officers haven't necessarily issued more citations. "The trooper makes that decision on the road." However, he said, enforcement of the law “still remains a high priority with the department." Zimmerman said it is hard to say if the seat belt law is saving more lives, although he’s heard from various police departments that it has made a difference. . Support for the belt law is strengthening among Michigan residents, according to a poll conducted by Nordhaus Research Inc. of Southfield. In May, the poll showed 71 per­ cent of respondents favored strict en­ forcement of the law, while in December, that figure rose to 82 percent. Police this month stepped up enforcement of child-restraint laws, Downer said. The state police, the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police and the Michigan Sheriffs Association urged their officer to aggressively enforce the child-restraint law during March as part of a five-week push for compliance, Donner said. currently are txiing given tickets by state ''pollcertumpared with one out of three drivers when the law first went into effect, Downer said. "It would appear from the drop in the ratio of verbal warnings to citations, that Michigan motorists are now more likely to receive a ticket for belt-law violations than a verbal warning," Downer said. Hastings students honored by Michigan State Michigan State University lists 2,077 candidates for degrees awarded at fall term commencement exercises Dec. 7, 1985; in­ cluding three from Hastings. The degree candidates included 1,266 bachelors, 562 masters,’ 229 doctoral, 10 educational specialists, seven doctors of medicine, one doctor of veterinary medicine and two doctors of musical arts. Separate ceremonies for undergraduates and graduates were held in the MSU Auditorium. Two MSU graduates, Michael McConnell and Mary Norton McConnell, husband-and-wife residents of Chicago, spoke to the undergraduates. Hastings graduates were: Timothy D. Hall, Jill A. Huntley and Stuart N. Kogge. PUBLIC OPINION Is the USA acting correctly in engaging in battle with Libyan armed forces? Don Ward Ira Scudder Dan Hutchings Legal Notice the highest bidder, ot public NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Measure Its efficiency at the fuel pump, on your wristwatch or In your crop cost ledger No matter how you measure it. the 140-hp 4450 can be the nghl way to bang powerful new efficiency to your farm The 466-C1D turbocharged John Deere diesel is designed to provide excellent fuel effi­ ciency And 15-speed Power Shift transmission lets you match that fuel-efficient power pre­ cisely to your job You can save time in any job when you never have to stop to shift Caster/Action mechanical tront-wheel drive saves you time and fuel by increasing traction Stop in lor more details on the tieldelhcient 4450 “Happiness makes up in height lor what it lacks In length." — Robert Frost OSLEY PHAFimRCY Handslapping fun was all part of the hour-long show that the theatre group put on for Pleasantview students Tuesday afternoon. Elementary students at Southeasten and Pleasant view schools got a lesson in the Arts Tuesday from the Whole Art Theatre, a fivemember touring performance company. The group, which is based near Kalamazoo and visits elementary schools across the country, performed their version of "Jack and the Beanstalk” for the students. The hour-long production is a modem version of the classic fairytale, and is unique in its audience participation techniques. Before the show members of the company talked of the group which is supported by the Michigan Council of the Arts. "We started about three years ago and have visited more than LOO schools during that time, playing in front of 25,000 student­ s,” spokesperson Werner Krieglstein said. The Whole Art Theatre performs two plays, both classics, that involve the students in the audience and encourage response from them. Hansel and Gretel is the other play the group performs. “We like the kids to get involved. When you see the play you will see us using unique audience participation," he said. This participation included hand slapping games, charactor enactments along with some students becoming actors in part of the Play"The kids really seem to enjoy what we do,” Krieglstein said. "We get letters from them and afterwards we usually give a workshop that they enjoy a lot” The students also enjoyed the per­ formances, judging by the immediate reaction of laughter and participation. The group has gotten very good reviews from performances they gave recently in Chicago and they also are planning a trip abroad to Europe in the near future to per­ form in schools on Military Bases. THORNARPLE VALLEY Default having been mode in the conditions ot o certain mort­ gage. mode the I3lh day of July. 1976, executed by GARY F. FASSETT and GWENDOLYN M. FASSETT, husband and wife, os Mortgagor, to HASTINGS CITY BANK, a Michigan Banking Cor­ poration. doing business ol Has•'•-9». Michigan, os Mortgagee and recorded in the OH'Ce of,h» Register of Deeds for Borry County. Michigan, on July 14. 1976, In Liber 227 of mortgages, on page 88. on which mortgage •here is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dote of this notice Thirty-seven Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-one and 75/100 ($37,921.75) Dollars for princi­ pal and interest. Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirteen and 76/100 ($4,613.76) Dollars in delinquent property taxes ond Three Thou­ sand Seven Hundred Sixty-throe and 00/100 ($3,763-00) Dollars in insurance premiums paid by mortgage for 0 |Otal of Forty»'x Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-eight ond 51/100 (S46.29B.5I) Dollars, no suit o' proceeding at low or in equity been mst.tuted to recover •be debt, or ony por» of th« dab’, secured by sold mortgage, and the power of »°l® in s°'d mortgage contained having be«”"• operative by reason of default. i, i,.,*, on April 8. 1986 atlO 00®0’0** ,h0, b,.„, rh. 1690 Btcflo'd Rtf.. (M-37) Hotting* • 6U-94S V33* *>• County o. Born' '^re,Tm oH®t»d |or 1OI, *°ld pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon sold mort­ gage. together with interest thereon of ten per cent (10%) per annum, and as otherwise specified in said mortgage, to­ gether with the legal costs and charges of sole, including the attorney fees os provided by low and in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and described as follows, to-wit: The North one half of the West 312 feet of the Northeast one quarter of the Southeast one quarter Section 14. Town 3 North, Range 9 West. EXCEPT there­ from a parcel 150 feet East and West by 264.5 feet North and South out of the Northeast cor­ ner thereof. Rutland Township. Borry County. Michigan. The said promises being olio described os follows: The West 312 loot ol the North one quar­ ter ol the East one hall ol the Southeast one quarter of Sec­ tion 14. EXCEPTING THEREFROM and West by 264.5 leet North and South out of the Northeast cor­ ner thereof, oil in Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Town­ ship. Barry County. Michigan. Subiect to oil conditions, re­ strictions and easement* ol re­ cord, The length of redemption per­ iod under M.S.A. Section 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Section 600.3240 is six (6) months. Dated March 5. 1986 James H Fisher (P26437) Atty, for Hastings City Bonk 607 North Broadway Hosting*. Michigan 49058 (4-3) Michelle Service Wayne James QUESTION.Monday and Tuesday U.S. forces engaged in battle with Libyan ships and airplanes. Our bombers also attacked a misslc base on Libyan soil. While most people agree that once our ships were attacked we should have fired back, some people also believe that our military forces provoked the battle. The Banner asked people this week if they thought the U.S. acted correctly in the situation and if there are other things that President Reagan could have done. Don Ward, Delton — “I know that our ships being there close Io the "line" (of death) might have provoked (the Libyans), but when someone starts shooting missies, you have to take action. “The only other thing that they could have done is slay away. But they are in in­ ternational waters. "Too many limes in the past we have let these things slide without taking action, paid ransom and everything else. Lode back at the U-2 planes and lhe Pueblo incident." Ira Scudder. Hastings — "If they (US forces) were attacked, we should do something about it. I don’t know how we could have provoked them, either. We were in international waters. The standard mileage (of walers claimed by a country) is Michelle King a lot less than what they (Libyans! say "We shouldn't just sit there and lake it But. 1 don't think we should have gone any turther than we did without further provocation." Dan Hutchings. Freeport —"I think we did the right thing as far as firing back, but whv were we there to start with. I don't 'hink we should have been there in the first plsce. “I was in Vietnam and we were there to lake care of the camtry. When we were fired on. we couldn't fire back. We'd be on >00 percent alert, but they said we couldn't fire back until they told us. I didn't like it then and I wouldn't like it now. "Vietnam was a waste of human life." Michelle Service. Hastings — “I don't h*V' ■»“ lh're 1 «»"> toereshould be any war, but there's going to be one anyway, I think. K K - “> Uiinlt they ills'’frer^r^’ rhiie ■nd iet th™ « *U> X X"* surc lhey kn~' sXuhL,om Wnk we steLd c ‘ " r“‘ly attack because it courtT” f01"1 ,lwir "ouldn't want Um.” pr0TOke * war. I �The Hastings Banner - Thursda" March 27,1986 - Page 3 aaaa5aaaa®®«6a5a5a5Ba^ VIEWPOINT Area Births: IT'S A GIRL iom and Sharon (Warner) Laws, 836 ‘age Rd., Fayetteville, N.C. formerly of Hastings, March 29, Kailee Rose, 5:24 a m., 7 • 10 oz. Proud grandparents are Robert and •nda Warner of Lake Odessa, Bonnie ueDyne of Hastings, maternal great grandparents, Hober and Edna Carpenter of y*ke Odessa, Roy and Marie Warner of Arizona and paternal great grandparents, Dill and Flora Moore and Richard and Hazel Laws all of Otsego. Steven and BethAnn Quada, Hastings, March 20, 11:33 a.m.. 8 lb. 4 oz. Angell Hampton and Terry Hendricks, Hastings, March 24, 5:07 p.m., 6 lb. 144 oz IT'S A BOY George and Deborah Elliot, Hastings, March 9, bom in St. Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids, 8:48 a.m., 8 lb. 6 oz. Welcomed by his sister, Nicole, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Eaton, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kidder and Mr. and Mrs. George Elliot. Tom and Krys Dailey, Arcadia, CA, for­ merly of Hastings, March 13, Matthew Thomas, 9:10 p.m., 7 lb. 3 oz., in Hollywood, i Put In Your Coins “Strange Person Contest...” Members of the Notional Junior Beta Society, Lori Courtney and Tracy Brighton, of Hastings Jr. High display the posters they made in the junior high "Strange Person Contest”. The contest was held to benefit the "Hands Across America" program. Faculty members of the school were dressed up by the Beta members and students voted for their favorite "strange person" by putting ' coins in canisters. The contest took place in conjunction with the high school social studies project. Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL: Welborn responds to editorial. To the editor: I read your editorial in tne February 27 issue of the Hastings Banner. I normally do not respond to editorials, but I just regret that you didn’t check the source before you said that “Welborn said that Gov. James Blanchard is supported by baby butchers... socialists and pinkos... professional criminals... queers and perverts... and the scum of the Earth.” Obviously the local Republican who told you that “people were embarrassed when Welborn went into his tirade” didn’t bother to tell you that the speech was interrupted probably six ti nes with applause. I respect the fact that you have the right to differ with my opinion, but I’m disappointed that you checked with one local Republican and evidently did not check your source as to what I really said. I’m enclosing a copy of a letter in which I responded to Representative Michael Busch, House Minority Leader, which will give you not only the content of my speech, but will also show how it was taken out ot Mntex' Sincerely, Debra and Timothy Wisniewski, Hastings, March 20, 7:03 a.m., 9 lb. 44 oz William Jr. and Mar va Cramer, Woodland, March 21, 11:37 p.m., 9 lb. 94 oz. Laura Lee and Roland Eckhart, Delton, March 25 , 8:34 a.m., 7 lb. 114 oz. Lori and Kenneth Conklin, Hastings, March 26, 6:24 a.m., 7 lb. 44 oz. • ® • Jack Welborn State Senator Editor's note: Because of the length, the full text of Sen. Welborn's letter to Rep. Michael Busch cannot be published here. In his letter, Welborn charged that his words were “deliberately and maliciously misinterpreted, misconstrued, misquoted and (taken) totally out of context," by Detroit Free Press reporter Tim Jones. The quotation that was used in the Banner editorial was originally published by Jones and reappeared in articles throughout the state. The senator has emphasized that he stands by his words as he said them in Kalamazoo on Feb. 27. The text of his speech, as supplied by the senator, follows: Man fined for resisting arrest “The people of Michigan thank you, the small business owners thank you, my fellow farmers thank you, the blue collar workers thank you, the taxpayers thank you... all of these Michigan citizens thank you because we are the only check and balance — the only roadblock to the tax-tax-tax-spend-spend-spend policy of the James (Two-faced) Blanchard administration. “There are those who are not happy with our Senate Republican majority in Lansing. The welfare cheats, who want more of YOUR hard earned income — they are not happy!” “The union bosses, separate and unequal from the working men and women, these bosses are not happy!” “The baby butchers, whc have robbed even the God given right to be born, are not happy!” “These professional criminals, who want our prisons to be infested with dope pushers, drug addicts, queers, and perverts, are not happy! If given the op­ portunity, this criminal element — the scum of the earth — would swing open the gates of our prisons.” “The socialists and the pinkos — yes, my friends, they are right here in Michigan — they are not happy!” “I never expected to return to the Senate, but fate intervened. I returned to finish the job when my beloved brother, Bob, passed away. Having served in the minority, I can really see the difference. From the bottom of my heart I can tell you that YOU can be proud of the Republican Senate. The Republican Senate has faced the issues with responsibility. The Democrat-bossed House has followed lhe lead of James (High Tax) Blanchard. They have done nothing but raise your taxes. They have increased Michigan’s spending. They have taken away more individual rights from Michigan citizens.” . “Your Michigan Republican Senate voted several times to stop and cut the totally unnecessary tax increase; a tax imposed by the Democrats when they were in control and while being ordered by Governor James (Tax-Tax-Tax) Blanchard. The Republican Senate has passed legislation to resolve the problems of the high cost, or unavailability, of liability insurance for doctors, for small business, for local goverment, and for you and I on our homes, our farms, and on our autos. We have passed legislation to give much needed tax relief and tax cuts to senior citizens. Most of these bills were either watered down or torpedoed in the Democrat navigated House by orders from Admiral James J. Blanchard.” “For three years the Blanchard Gang has looked down their noses at working people. The Blanchard Gang believes that you don't know how to spend your dollars, you don’t know where to send your child to school, you don’t know how to handle your domestic affairs, you don’t know when to go to bed at night or when to get up in the morning. You don’t know unless THEY write you a rule, a law, or a Felony charges against Plainwell resident David W. Herminett arising out of an in­ cident November 9 at the Prairie Schooner in Delton have been dropped down to misdemeanor charges. Herminett, 32, of 11321 Nine Mile Road, pleaded guilty March 10 in Barry County District Court to resisting a police officer. In exchange, charges of assault and bat­ tery and disturbing the peace were dismissed. Herminett was fined $250 or 25 days in jail. I I ‘1 g .1 J fl " ’ Provincial House donates quilts... fl fl fl B ■ Several residents of Provincial House recently donated quilts to the Barry County Red Cross disaster program. Pictured are (L-R) Agnes Weaks, who helped make the quilts; Pat Stadel, Red Cross county nurse; Valia Bradfield, who helped make the quilts; and Callnda Munson, executive director of the Barry County Red Cross; and Don Scheerens, disaster chairman. LETTERS (to the Editor) Wolpe is too liberal... To the Editor: We have in our midst a very liberal Democratic Congressman. Wolpe is the name. He just voted against giving aid to ‘he Contras fighting for freedom in Nicaragua. He is opposed to all of President Reagan’s policies He is for the Communist party in Angola where the rebels are fighting for freedom from the Russian and Cuban helped government. Now the Democrats say if Nicaragua does anything later, then send in the U.S. Marines. That’s their logic. A few dollars today might be the difference. There’s a lot of religious groups that are lobbying also against freedom for the Contras. The atomic bomb on Japan in World War II would have been voted down with Wolpe s logic. I can tell anyone with that logic a few things. ... , Wolpe is going to be opposed in the faU and 1 hope a true “America first” person is the *nner‘ Donald W. Johnson The word is “Bravo!” To the editor: .. . The letter to the Banner on page 3 titled "Symphony Good Choice" has a misleading ending. Bravo! Not Brava! Yours truly, Joe Mix Three cheers for democracy To the Editor: It is a remarkable aspect of our democracy that voters can go to the polls and f°rce(“* same people who made lhe mess to s around long enough to clean it jJP-renWebb Freeport •t Two arraigned on sex assault charges A Middleville man and a Plainwell man faced charges of criminal sexual conduct in Barry County Circuit Court Friday. James. A. Whittaker, 35, of 11619 Damon, Plainwell, stood mute to charges that he engaged in sexual contact with a juvenile ■ girl. He is charged with criminal sexual /Conduct, second degree, and is being charged as an habitual offender. ! William H. Wiersema III, 21, of 7401 Robertson Road, stood mute to charges of first degree criminal sexual conduct in­ volving a six-year-old girl. Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of both of the defendants. A pre-trial for Wiersema was set for March 26 at 2 p.m. before Judge Richard M. Shuster. A pre-trial for Whittaker was set for April Arts Council thanks the community for Its support DDA financing plan submitted To the Editor : As members of the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County, we would like to thank everyone who helped make the recent Grand Rapids Symphony concert at the Hastings High School gymnasium a success. We are grateful to the corporations, financial institutions, and individuals for their patronage, and to those who donated ser­ vices. We’re proud of and thank everyone who supported the Thornapple Arts Council by attending the affair. Not only was -the concert itself enjoyable, but there was a community spirit present in the crowd that was contagious. We would love to hear ideas from others about how to showcase various art forms in Barry County. Our next board meeting will be on Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m. at the Barry Intermediate School District building at 202 S. Broadway in Hastings, and is open to the public. We encourage anyone with ideas and support of the arts to come join us. Judy Hughes, pres. LisaGroos, v. pres. Heather Collins, sec. Leslie Hammer, treas. Sue Drummond, co-founder John Fehsenfeld, co-founder by Mary Warner A plan outlining the financing procedures for the newly-created Downtown Develop­ ment Authority was submitted to the Hastings City Council Monday at a public hearing. The plan projects that the DDA will have funds ranging from $20,700 in 1987 to $33,700 in the year 2000 available for DDA projects. The [dan use^ what’s called “tax in­ crement financing.” As property in the DDA district increases in value from year to year, any additional taxes received from the increases-will be diverted to the DDA. Presenting the plan was DDA special consultant Jay I. Kilpatrick. He said his firm, Square Consul ting Services, had helped many cities to begin DDA’s, and was sur­ prised that the council moved so quickly to its present stage in DDA development. Freeport sign ownership explained to the voters To the Editor: As an officer of the Freeport Boosters Club, I would like to clear up the use and ownership of the portable sign that lias been an issue in your paper fora few weeks. In July of 1985, the Freeport Boosters purchased and donated the sign to the people of Freeport to have available for any oc­ casion. The sign is stored in the firebarn and has been rented for a small fee to anyone or organization who has asked. The rental fee covers upkeep, bulbs, extension cords and new letters. The fee is so inexpensive that it provides the use of a s ign for many who could not afford normal rental charges. This was the whole idea behind buying it A booster member and a fireman are responsible for the sign. As for the village election, this sign was rented by a village resident, (who was not running for an office) and the only person to ask for it at that time. Had anyone else asked, they would have been shown the same courtesy. Sandra Durkee, treas. Freeport Boosters The city did that, he said, in hopes of capturing 1985 tax increase funds. The city has already begun a major project through the DDA. Street and utility im­ provements to make way for a Felpausch expansion are being charged to the DDA, a $150,000 project. Since the DDA has no funds to work with at present, it will borrow the Felpausch project money from the city’s street improvement fund and pay it back as incoming revenues permit, Public Services Director Michael Klovanich said. The finance plan must now be adopted by city ordinance. The council asked city attorney Richard Shaw to draw up an ordinance for the plan. After the ordinance is approved, the DDA can start collecting on incoming tax revenues. Another destruction of a building charge will be dropped when he is sentenced April 4, according to a plea agreement. And Jeffery A. Pederson, 17, of 427 S. East Street, Hastings, has waived Circuit Court arraignment on a malicious destruction of a building charge. A March 28 pre-trial date was set. Hastings Republican House and a Republican Governor.” Man charged with Big George burglary in Nashville, March 9 Vermontville man James N. Harshman Jr., 19, stood mute in Barry County Circuit Court Friday to charges that he broke into Big George's Party Store in Nashville March Farmer’s Feed burglar gets jail sentence of one year Donald Gibson, 21, of 3853 Wall Lake Road, Hastings, has been sentenced to one year in jail and five years’ probation for breaking into the Farmer's Feed store on Railroad Street. Gibson was ordered by Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster to seek mental health counseling as soon as possible, and to attend an alcohol-drug treatment center when he completes his jail term. Gary J. Castrodale, 32, of 9644 Hem­ mingway, Redford, pleaded guilty to larceny from a building Mar. 14. Castrodale told Judge Shuster he went into Carl’s Market in Nashville Jan. 2 and filled an empty box up with cigarettes. Castrodale then put the box in a shopping cart and beaded for the exit he said. He made it to just outside the store’s door with the cigarettes when he was discovered by the store manager, he told the court Castrodale's lawyer, David Dimmers, said Castrodale is “addicted to controlled sub­ stances” and recommended Castrodale be placed in a treatment center. Shuster set an April 18 sentencing date before Judge Hudson E. Deming. Noland Mesecar, 19, of 5285 Upton Road, Hastings, pleaded guilty Mar. 14 to malicious destruction of a building over $100 for kicking in a door at a Mill Street residence. guideline.” “The people of Michigan thank you. History will show that the economic recovery of Michigan — even though retarded when compared to our 49 sister states _ will be credited to my friend and our President Reagan and the Republican controlled Michigan Senate... a Republican Senate which has killed so much of Governor James J. Blanchard’s left wing socialistic manifesto.” “The Senate Republican Caucus unanimously joins with me in thanking you and asking for your help in keeping a Republican Senate, and helping us elect a A not guilty plea was entered and a May 12 trial set. Harshman is accused of breaking a front door window pane to gain entrance to the store and of stealing some alcohol, food products, cigarettes and lottery tickets. James F. Ernsberger, 21, of 116 3rd Street, Battle Creek, was sentenced Friday to a minimum of 24 years in Jackson Peniten­ tiary for the break-in of a Prairieville Township home February 6. Banner] Send form P.S. 3579 Io RO. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, RO. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 13 — Thursday, March 27,1986 Sub,eriplion Roto*: St 1.00 per y.or In Berry County: S13 OO p.r ypor In odjolnlng eountle*: or»d Betty J. Mayberry, 28, of 496 Middleville Road, Hastings, was given six months in jail and five years' probation for an uttering and publishing conviction. Mayberry was also sentenced to 60 days in jail and five years' probation for two counts of writing a check without having a checking account The two sentences are to run concurrently. And Norman L. Jenkins, 49, of 129 W. Colfax, Hastings, will serve 60 days in Barry County Jail on work release and one year’s probation for the attempted carrying of a concealed weapon. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 • The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 27,1986 Jr. High announces spelling winners Maragaret Eichenauer ituarieA Ellen H. Downer Rex J.L Dutterer ! BAY CITY Mrs. Ellen H. (Howard) ;Downer, 68. of Bay City, formerly of Hastings, died Saturday, March 22, 1986 in •Ann Arbor. Services were held 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 26 at the Penzien Funeral Home in Bay City. Mass of Christian burial was held at noon Wednesday at St James Church in Bay City with burial in St. Patricks Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice. Mrs. Downer was bom May 12, 1916 in Hastings, the daughter of Charles H. and Bertha Leonard. She spent her early life in Hastings and lived several years in the Kalamazoo area before moving to Bay City in 1959. She graduated from Camillus School of Nursing at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo in 1939 and was head nurse of the mental unit and in charge of the occupational therapy unit at the former Mercy Hospital in Bay .City. Her husband R.J. Downer died March 32, 1985 : She was a member of SL James Catholic Thurch, Elks Auxiliary, was active in Studio 23, member of Worker's of Mary Society of St. Augustine Parish of Kalamazoo, past ^president of White Pine Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America. She is survived by three sons, Timothy Howard of Lowell, Thomas Howard of Yp­ silanti and Richard Howard of Dayton, Ohio; eight grandchildren; a step daughter Mrs. Loren Dalzell of Rochester and a sister Mrs. Leone Herrick of Napa, CA. MESA, ARIZ. - Mr. Rex. JX. Dutterer, 82, of Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Hastings, died Thursday, March 20, 1986, at Desert Samaritan Hospital in Arizona. Funeral services were held Monday, March 24 at 1:30 p.m. at Mountain View Mortuary in Mesa. Entombment was in Mount View Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Fund. Mr. Dutterer was bom May 14, 1903 in Sidney, Indiana, the son of John and Cathryn Dutterer. He was raised in Indiana and was a 1928 graduate of Purdue University with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. He received a certificate in Aeronautical Engineering in 1941 from the University of Detroit » Mr. Dutterer was a chief engineer with Hastings Manufacturing in the Spark Plug Division for 21 years. He was a member of the Hastings Elks Club and a 50 year member of the Society of Automotive Engineers. Surviving are his wife, Mary of Mesa, Ariz.; two daughters, Corrine Malinowski of Greensboro, N.C., Margaret Sima of Naperville, Ill.; five grandchildren; one great grandchild. SPRINGFIELD. VA - Mrs. Margaret Eichenauer. 64. of Springfield, VA. died suddenly Friday morning, March 21, 1986 while vacationing in North Carolina. Memorial services were held 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 at the Demaines Funeral Heme in Springfield. Memorials may be made to the Elks foundation or a charity of your choice. Mrs. Eichenauer spent ho- summers at Wall Lake, Delton for many years. She was bom in Kalamazoo and moved to the Virginia area in 1950. She was an active member of the ladies of the Elks. She is survived by her husbnd, Karl; a daughter. Sheila Bielich; a son Barry Eichenauer and two granddaughters, Lynn and Tara. Fern E. Surine VERMONTVILLE - Mrs. Fern E. Surine, 90, of 10471 Kinsel Highway, Vermontville, died Tuesday, March 25, 1986 a her home. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 27 at Vogt Chapel, Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Pastor Daniel Smith officiated with burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Vermontville Bible Church. Mrs. Surine was bom September 13,1895 in Kalamo Township, Eaton County, the daughter of Andrew and Minnie (Barnes) Dalbeck. She attended Barnes School and was married to Luman Surine on March 27, 1924. They farmed all of their married life on the family Centennial Farm on Kinsel Hwy. Mr. Surine died January 19, 1972. Mrs. Surine is survived by two cousins, Mrs. Freida Laurent of Nashville and Mrs. Talbert (Beulah) Curtis of Vermontville. St. Rose, St. Cyril plan Holy Week Services VITIM) SEMES Hastings Area GRACB LUTHKRAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anion, Parioc Phone 945-9414 Bailn Sunday. Mar. 30 • 6.00 Sunrtie Service (no church school) KkOO Wonhip Maundy Thunday. Mar 27 1 00 Ruth Circle. 7:00 Wonhip. Good Fri­ day, Mar M ■ 9:30 Croat Proceauoo. 7:00 Worship Wednesday. April 2 ■ 7:30 Sarah Circle FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hartings, Mich.. Allan J. Wecnink. In­ terim Mlniater. EUeen Hlfbee. Dir. ChrialUn Ed. Sunday. Mar. 30 - 7:30 Easter Sunrise Services. E:30 Breakfast In Memorial Hall. 9 30 and 11:00 Wonhip Service*. Nuncry provided. Broadcast of 9.30 service over WBC.i AM and FM. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. Tuesday, April 1 • 7:03 Pulnit Nominating Committee will meet in the Church Dining Rran. 7:30 Circle 7. In the Lounge. Wednesday, April 2 ■ 9:15 Circle 2 In the Lounge. 9 30 Circle I. at the home of Ruth Miller. 1.00 Clide 4. In the Lounge. 1:30 Circle 3. al the home of Jean Finnic. 6 30 Kirk Choir Practice. 7:30 Cir­ cle 5. at the home of Cathy Bachman. 7:30 Circle 6, at the home of Margurile Van tare. 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Mich . 490U. (616) 945-9574. David B. Nelson Jr.. Pastor Easter Sunday. Mar 30 - 630 a.m Sunnae Service presented by the youth. 7 15 a m. Sunnae "Continental" Breakfast S 30 Worship Service - Sanc­ tuary. "Do Not Be Amared" Mark Ifcl-B, 9 00 a m Sunday School. 11:00 a.m. Wor­ ship Service Sanctuary. Monday. March 31 6 00 Webeloa, 700 p.m. Scouts. Tues­ day April 1 ■ 2:45 p m. Cub Den. 7:30 p m Trustees. Wednesday. April 2 ■ 6 45 p m Chancel Choir Thursday. April 3 • 6 45 p.m Handbell Choir. Friday. April 4­ 9 30 a m Visually tmaired Persons HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Robert Mayo, pastor, plume 'M5 4995 Robert Fuller, choir dire-tor. Sunday schedule: 9 30 Fellowship and Coffee; 9.55 Sunday School; 11 10 Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship: 7:00 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all services, trsnsponation provided to and tram morn­ ing services Prayer meeting. 7 p.m Wednesday CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS. 600 N. Airport Rood, Heatings, 948 2104. Rusnell Solmes, branch president, phone 945-2314. Counselors Kent Gibeon (945-4145) and Bd Thomas (7957280). Sacrament Meeting 9:30 am. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.. Primary. Relief Society. Priesthood, and Young Women at 11:30 ajn. Work Meeting second Thunday 13dX>-2:C0 and exercise dam every Wednesday 7:00 p.m. FlRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broad­ way Rev David D Garrett Phone 948-2229 Parsonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience maker you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10 45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p m. Fellcwshlp Worship; 7 pjn. Wednesday Prayer BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Minister Clay Roas. Phone 948 4145 residence. 945-2938 church. Sunday Services 10 a.m.; Bible Study II ajn.; Evening Services 6 pjn.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Pastor J-A. Campbell Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 pjn.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 pm. FIRST BAPTIST CHUF.CH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer, Pastor, James R. Bar­ rett. Asat. to the pastor Ln youth. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morn­ ing Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night. 6J0 AWANA Grades K thru B. 7.-00 pjn. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer.7.-00 pjn. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 pjn. (Adult Choir). Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morning ser­ vice broadcast WBCH. EMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Cor­ ner of Broadway and Center Streets. Father Wayne Smith. Rector. 9:30 a m. Sunday School and Adult Classes. 10J0a.m. Services. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 ajn.: Thursday. 7:00 pjn. Rev. Mayo appointed Middleville Area ST. AUGUSTINE. Middleville, Rev. Father Joseph Thachet, Pastor. Phone 792-2889 Sunday Mass 9:30 ajn. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Satur­ MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST day Mam 4:30pjn.; Sunday Masses • a.m. CHURCH. Hwy. M 37. just north of Mid­ and II a.m. conteaalons Saturday dleville. 795-9726. Rev. Wesley Smith. Paator. Mark J. Hlghman, Paator of Youth 4:004:30 pm and Education. Sunday School 9:45 am.; HASTINGS GRACB BRETHREN. 600 Morning Worship II ajn.; Evening SerPowell Rd Kusaell A. Sarver. Paalor. Phone 945-9224 Worship service 10:30 axn.. evening service 6 pjn.. classes for all PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at ages. 945 a m. Sunday school Tuesday. Parmalce Rd . Middleville. Rev. Wayne Kiel, Paator. Phone 891-1585. Rev. Charles Cottage Prayer Meeting 7.-00 pjn. Doornbos. Assistant Pastor. Phone CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 795-3466. First Service 9 a.m.; churchNorth Broadway. Rev. James E Leitxman School 10:15 am.; Second Service 11:15 Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 ajn. Sunday am.; Evening Celebration 6 pjn. School Hour; 1 ItiOa.m Morning Worsh.p Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday- 7.00 pjn. Services for Adults. Teens and Children COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH, 1302 S CHURCHES. Rev. James E Cook of­ Hanover. Hastings. Leonard Devu. Pastor ficiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 Ph. 948 2256 or 9459429 Sunday: Sunday am ; worship 10 am.; Banfield Church School 945 ajn.. Worship 11 a.m . Youth School 10 am.; worship 11:30am. 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p m. Nursery foe all service* Wednesday: CYC 6:45 p.m.. prayer and Bible study 7 pjn. TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH, 219 Waahmgtoo. Nashville. Rev. J.G. Boomer. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY Sunday School 9 45 am.; Sunday Worship CHURCH. *4T7 I Marshall Rev Marvin 11:00 ajn.; Evening Service 6:00 pm.. Bi­ SkkmiUer Fast-.r Sunday Morning Sun­ ble Prayer. Wednesday 7:00 pm. day Schxd • 10:00, Morning Worship Ser­ vice - 11 00. Evening Service - 7JO. Prayer ST CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Meeting Wednesday Night • 7JO. Nashville. Pstbe: Leon Pohl. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Saturday Man 6.30 pm Sunday Mass 9:30 ajn. Dowling Area Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 Fuller St.. M-79 Pastor Tlxxnii Voyles Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 am ; Morning Worship 11 am . Evening Services. Youth 6 p.m . Evening Worship 7 pm.; Wednesday mid-week prayer 7 pm . Wednesday caravan program 7 pjn. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hostings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS WEXALL PHARMACY Com plot* Prescription Service OrangevilleGun Lake Area ST CYRIL li METHODIUS. Gun Lake. Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor. Phone 792-2889. Saturday Masa 5 pm.; Sunday Maaa 7:30 am. k 11 JO am HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings and Laho Odos so Delton Area COLEMAN AGENCY at Hastings, Inc. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Campground Rd 8 mi. S. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623 22*5 Sunday School at 1C am; Wor­ ship 11 am.; Evening Service at 7 pm.: Youth meet Sunday 6 pm . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m Insurance lor your Lila. Homo. Business ond Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hastings — Nashville FLEtFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 19S2 N. Braodwoy - Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■'Prescriptions- -1 IB S. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURIHG CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. St. Rose Catholic Church of Hastings and St. Cyril Catholic Church of Nashville will have special Holy Week Services on Thur­ sday, Friday and Saturday. On Holy Thursday, March 27, the Mass of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at 7 p.m. at St. Rose Church. The services at St. Cyril, Nashville will begin at 6:30 p.m. Good Friday Services will begin at 1 p.m. at both churches. The entire account of the Passion of Christ will be read from the Gospel of John, followed by communion. Holy Saturday, the Easter Vigil, is the most solemn memorial of the entire year. The Light Service, Renewal of Baptismal Promises, and the Eucharistic Service make up the three main parts of the Easter Vigil celebration. These Vigil Services will begin at 8 p.m. at St. Rose and St. Cyril Churches. The Easter Sunday Services are at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. atSt. Rose and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Cyril. Rev. Robert Mayo, formerly of Hastingi, has been appointed to the Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings, effective April 1st. Rev. Mayo graduated from Hastings High School in 1967. He received his BS from Michigan State in 1971, his MA from Purdue in 1974 and his PhD from Purdue in 1976. He attended United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio and graduated in 1981. Winners In the recent Hastings Jr. High spelling competition were (upper) Sarah Hawkins and Teresa Amalio and (lower) Brad Bruce and Jason Abendroth. The winners will now advance to the Hastings Invitational Competition on April 19, with contest­ ants from surrounding schools. Elks building to be demolished soon Demolition of the cld Elks Building on North Church Street will begin soon. Two bids to tear it down were sub­ mitted to the City Property Committee, First Ward Aiderman Kenneth Miller reported to the council Monday. The low bid of $5,500 was accepted by the council on condition the contractor has sufficient insurance fo? liability and providing he work with the city fire and- police chiefs to insure people's safety during the project Once the building is removed, the city plans on widening the alley that runs alongside it and expanding parking facilities. Rev. Mayo’s wife Sharoq, is from the Delton area. They have four children, Timothy 11, Christopher 9, Joseph 7, and Lisa 3. Rev. Mayo was a pastor in the North In­ diana Conference from 1979 to 1981. He is currently serving the Marcelus-Wakelee Churches. A "Welcome Potluck" is being planned Sunday noon, April 13, immediately following the morning worship service for Rev. Mayo and his family. There will be no evening services. NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION For Delton Kellogg Schools BARRY AND ALLEGAN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN 1986 Annual School Election TO QUALIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTORS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual School Election for the School District will be held between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on ... Monday, June 9, 1986 The law prohibits the Inspectors of Election from receiving the vote of a person residing in a registration school district whose name is not registered os an elector in the City or Township in which such person resides. The last day in which a person may register to be eligible to vote in the Annual School Election is ... Monday, May 12, 1986 Registrations must be received by 5:00 pm. If you ore not now a registered voter, you may register with your City or Township Clerk, or at any branch office of the Secretory of State subject to the provisions of applicable law. The purpose of this election is: 1. To elect one or more registered and qualified electors ot the School District as members of the Board of Education. 2. To submit to the voters one or more propositions to renew and/or increase millage aursuant to the provisions of Arti­ cle IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963. as amended. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Dated: March 10, 1986 SALLY A. mills. Secretary, Board of Education Legal Notice MARCH 11,1906 • FIRST DAY — FORENOON The regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commltilonero was called to order on Tuesday. March 11, 1986, at 9:30 a.m. by Vice-Chairperson Hoare. Roll call was taken. Six (6) members were present: McKelvey: Williamson; Dean; Hoore; Kiel; and, Landon. One (1) member was absent: Cole­ man. At the beginning of the meeting all present stood and pledged allegiance to the flag. Moved by Kiel, support by Landon to approve the minutes of the last meeting as corrected. Motion canted. (Motion to transfer $99,000 to Capitol Improvement should be corrected to reod motion to transfer $99,000 to the Budget Stabili­ zation Fund.) Moved by Landon, support by Dean to approve the agenda at amended. Motion carried. Moved by Dean, support by Kiel to excuse Com­ missioner Coleman from today's meeting due to illness. Motion carried. Public comment was called for. A citizen voiced concern over the lock of order at the District Court preliminary hearing examination held recently. The matter was referred to the Judicial Services Com­ mittee. Various correspondence was read by acting Chair Hoare. Moved by Landon, support by Williamson to grant permission to the Hastings Sesquicentennial end Su.nmerfest Committees to use the Courthouse town area the week of August IB, 1986. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Dean to adopt the foltowing resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners honor ond treasure the contribution of Older Americans to our society; and WHEREAS. The growth of Borry County’s older population has and will continue to outpace the growth of the population as a whole; and WHEREAS, In recognition that older adults pre­ fer independence ond self-sufficiency throughout their lives: and WHEREAS, The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners support and encourage the hiring of theee experienced Older Workers who bring to the job market the outstanding qualities of strong work ethics, dependability, wisdom and maturity; and WHEREAS, Continued and expanded employ­ ment of seniors con odd to this county's end this nation's productivity, broaden the tax base and continue to odd to the benefit of the whole of society. NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Barry does hereby declare March 9-15, 1986, as EMPLOY THE OLDER WORKER WEEK in the County of Barry, Michigan. We urge all em­ ployers to recognize ond honor the contributions of older workers Io the workplace and to strengthen­ ing the local economy. Motion carried. RaeM. Hoore. Vice-Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Norvol E. Thaler. Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN) )SS: COUNTY OF BARRY ) I hereby certify that the foregoing Is o true and correct statement of the official proceedings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners at the regular meeting on March 11. 1986. Miriam E. White. Deputy Clerk Motion carried unanimously. The following resolution was presented: RESOLUTION WHEREAS. Borry County has worked diligently to secure General Revenue Shoring continuation, and WHEREAS. There is again the specter of addition­ al General Revenue Shoring funding being re­ duced by eight per cent before it faces shut off in October. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Borry County, in conjunction with the other eighty-two counties in Michigan, urges Immediate consolida­ tion of effort by Michigan Senators ond Congress­ people to retain authorization of full funding. Motion carried. RaeM. Hoore Vice-Choirperson Barry County Board of Commissioners STATE OF MICHIGAN) )«: COUNTY OF BARRY) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true ond correct statement of the officio! proceedings of the regular meeting on March 11. 1986 of the Borry County Board of Commissioners. Miriam E. White. Deputy Clerk Moved by McKelvey, support by Kiel that the resolution be adopted ond copies be sent to oil Michigan United Slates Congressmen ond Senators. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Landon that lhe re­ quest for a franchise from the coble t.v. componies be referred bock to lhe townships. Motion carried. Moved by Williamson, support by Kiel that Zoning Ordinance A-86-1 b« approved ond odopied by the Borry County Boord of Commissioners Roll coll was token. Six (6) yeas: Williamson; Dean; Hoare; Kiel; Landon; and. McKelvey. One (I) absent: Coleman. Motion carried. Zoning ordinance A-86-2 was referred bock to the committee for further explanation. Moved by London, support by Williamson that the bill from Roswell VonDeusen for dog damage Io swans be paid In the amount of $277.00. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Landon, support by Williamson that the report of the Animal Shelter be received and placed on file. Motion carried. Moved by Dean, support by McKelvey that the matter of a grave marker for Irving Charlton be referred to lhe Parks and Recreation Committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried. Commissioner Dean reported on his committee study of the overcrowding at the Barry County Jail. Estimates are being obtained lor some changes to accommodate more inmales at the present facility. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon to approve the Miscellaneous claims In the'amount of $36.447.89.'Motion carried by undhimous roll call. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon to approve the Commissioners payroll In the amount ol $5,163.89. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson to approve the Law Library bills of $319.50 from the Law Library Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson to approve the transfer of $54,388.50 from the Gen­ eral Fund to the Child Care Fund (292-000-700). Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved oy Williamson, support by McKelvey that Mall-O-Groms be sent to the appropriate senators or committee voicing objection to the Senate version of HB-3838 (Tax Bill). Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Dean Io grant a step-raise to Lindo Keller. Probate Office, from TOPS 06. six months level to TOPS 06. one year level, effective March 14. 1986. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Williamson that the reclassified position in the Equalization office of Mapping and Secretary Specialist be classified at the TOPS 06 level. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Williamson that the contract with the Courthouse Employee’s Associa­ tion be ratified os negotiated for the year 1986 and 1987, and the mileage and meal change to be effective March 15. 1986. Roll call was taken. Six yeas: McKelvey; Williamson; Dean; Hoore; Kiel: ond. London. One absent: Coleman. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Williamson that lhe Properly Committee be given power to oct in repairing an auto now at the Sheriff's Depart­ ment. for use by the Soil Survey Team. Monies are to come from the Soil Survey budget. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Dean that all mileage paid by the County, including jurors, be reduced to $.21 per mile, effective March 15. 1986. Motion carried. The meeting was recessed ot 10:55 a.m. The meeting was returned to session at 11:15 a.m. Moved by Landon, support by Williamson to approve the Farmland Agreement Application of Dorrell ond Kothy Newton, in Maple Grove Town­ ship. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Williamson to Moved by london. support by McKelvey that the Borry County Board of Commissioners authorize the removal ol the house ond two acres of land from the Farmland Agreement of Halbert Spring Creek Forms located in Section 11 of Johnstown township. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Dean to go into a closed session to discuss employee problems Motion carried and the meeting went into dosed sessional 11;20a.m. Regular session resumed ot 12:05 a.m. Moved by Dean, support by Williamson that lhe Central Services Committee has lhe po rer to act in hiring temporary help o’ the Animol Shelter ot the hire rote. Motion carried. Moved by london. support by Kiel to file all correspondence ond reports. Motion carried. Moved by Williamson, support by McKelvey to odiourn the mwting to March 25. 1986. or Ihewll of the Choir Motion carried and the meeting was odiourned at 12:10 p.m. 8 KULAI comunn coaiimi U1AIT WOtK EIpfNSE CAROLYN COLEMAN 3201 483.33 120.00 RAE M. HOARE 3203 483.33 120.00 176.52 TED McKELVEY 3204 483.33 150.00 36.12 P. RICHARD DEAN 3205 483.33 300 00 41.40 CATHERINE WILLIAMSON 3206 483.33 ’80.00 204.64 PAUL KIEL 3213 483.33 180.00 70.38 RICHARD LANDON 3214 483,33 180.00 TOTALS 3.383.31 ’.230.00 Rao M. Hoore Vice-Chairperson Norvol E. Thaler Clerk 23.52 552.58 TOTAL 5.165.89 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 27,1986— Page 5 'enuA . . Hulbert-Duer engagement announced Reigler-Raymond engagement announced Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rasey of Ver­ montville, Mr. Don M. Hulbert of Lansing and Mr. and Mrs. James Duer of Wyoming are pleased to announce the engagement of Sandra Dee Hulbert and Michael Patrick Duer. Sandra graduated from Maple Valley High School and attended MSU. Michael graduated from Spring Lake High School and IT&T in Grand Rapids. They both work in Real Estate at Rancho del Lago in San Marcos, Texas. A June 10 wedding is planned. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Reigler would like to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter Stacy Lynn to Charles Raymond, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Raymond of Hastings. Stacy is a 1985 Hastings graduate and is presently employed at Dennys in Kalamazoo while attending Chic Cosmetology School. Charles is a 1980 Hastings graduate and is employed at Barclay Ayers and Bertsch Co. in Kalamazoo. A April 5 wedding is being planned. Ryan-White engagement announced Haines to observe 50th wedding anniversary The children of Mrs. Phyllis J. Ryan of 11486 South Wail Lake Road, Delton, are proud to announce her engagement to Mr. Lloyd A. White formerly of Battle Creek. Lloyd is employed at the V.A. Hospital in Battle Creek and Phyllis Is President of T.L.C. Home Care Service, Inc., in Delton. Their wedding date is set for June 21st at Richland Covenant Church. There will be an open house for Lester N. and June M. Haines of White Cloud for their 50th anniversary April 20th 2-5 p.m. at the Delton Fire Station. The open house will be hosted by their five children. Hope to see you there. Mann-Santangelo engagement announced Mr. and Mrs. George Mann of Freeport announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Lorraine, to Andrew Dominic San­ tangelo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Camp­ bell of Eagle Creek, British Columbia, Canada. The bride-to-be, also of Freeport, is a graduate of Michigan State University. The future groom, of Ann Arbor, is a graduate of the University of Michigan. The affianced couple are planning an April 26 wedding. Woodland News Woodland Uons Club held its annual Lenten breakfast March 22 at 7 a.m. They served scrambled eggs with ham, toast ana jelly, doughnuts, coffee and orange juice. The breakfast was attended by 31 men Pastor George Speas gave the blessing. RevWard Pierce gave a short sermon on service to others, and CI if Randall of Zion Lutheran gave the benediction. Proceeds from the breakfast were sent to the Easter Seal Society’ to benefit disabled children. Barbara Dalton is getting around well after cracking a bone in her hip about eight weeks ago, and she is again attending church, but she cannot play the organ yet. A ladies' retreat was held at Kilpatrick Church on Friday evening and all day Saturday. The speaker was Jean Bauman from the Detroit area. She spoke on deeper dimensions of discipleship to the 21 women who attended from five different churches. The Woodland Township Library now has the best selling novel, "The Bourne Supremacy,” by Robert Ludlum and another new book, "The Deep End," by Joy Fielding. Most of the current best selling fiction is available at the library including “The Mammoth Hunters" by Jean Auel. Copies of “Timberland Times” by Eugene Davenport are still for sale at a very reasonable price. Easter Sunrise services and breakfasts are being planned by Kilpatrick Church. Service will be at 6 a.m. and breakfast at 7 a.m., and at Lakewood United Methodist where the service will be at 7 a.m. and breakfast will follow. Zion Lutheran's service will be at 6:30 a.m. and breakfast at 7:30 a.m.; Woodland United Methodist's service at 7 a.m. with breakfast to follow; and Woodgrove Parish will hold their service at 6:30 a.m. and breakfast at 7 a.m. Ed Barr of Sunfield will speak at the Kilpatrick Chtrch service. Ella Kanter took the 1874 original plat for the then-planned village of Woodland out of the library last week to see if it could be copied. This original plat is fastened to some kind of fabric to keep the pieces of brittle paper from breaking off and getting lost, and some of it is missing anyway. A lot of the original writing, in ink that either was or has turned brown, is faded so much that it is completely unreadable. She was able to make copies of each of the four quarters of the large plat on a copy machine which reproduced in brown ink. Even the writing that was faded out completely is clear in the copy. This reproduction will be matted and framed and on display during the Woodland Township Sesquicentennial Celebration in 1987. The original has been returned to the library. The copy will probably be per­ manently hung in the library after the an­ niversary events next year. The last Lakewood Ministerial Society United Lenten service was Sunday evening at the Woodgrove Christian-Brethren Parish Church in Coats Grove. It was a traditional/ Palm Sunday service with the worshipper*' being given pieces of palm and the Woodgrove Singers carrying palm fronds. Rev. Jerry Miller welcomed the large group to the church and Rev. Ben Ridder packed a lot into a short sermon about the religious, legal (both Jewish and Roman), and historical significance of Pilot washing his hands. Relishes, chips and vegetables with dips were served in the basement after the ser­ vice People who attended felt that a lot of planning and hard work had gone into making this a fine finale for the six-week series of united services for seven Lakewood Area Churches. There will also be a United Lakewood Legal Notice Van Syckles to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary Voight and Bernadene (Schantz) Van Syckle were surprised on March 15th with a family dinner party at the Comer Landing Ionia. It was given in celebration of their 40ih wedding anniversary by their children Connie and Dennis Case, Nancy and Neil Wilder and Jim and Peg Van Syckle. They were married March 29, 1946. They have seven grandchildren. Problem Pregnancy Center fundraiser this Friday night An evening of gospel music and drama benefiting the Problem Pregnancy Center will be held this Friday, March 28 at Word of Faith Fellowship at 7 p.m. Wayne and Laurie Shick from Kalamazoo, Los Unices from Orangeville, and “Easter through The Eyes Of Peter" by the Steve Reid will all be featured during the evening. Proceeds from the night's free will offering will go to the Problem Pregnancy Center which serves Barry and Eaton counties. Word of Faith Fellowship is located at 2750 Wall Lake Rd (M-43) Hastings. MARRIAGE LICENSES------Larry Williams Jr., 20. Woodland and Diane Vasquez, 20, Lake Odessa. Marfin White, 49, Shelbyville and Karen Cole, 51, Shelbyville. Gary Nichols, 34. Delton and Karen Haner, 29, Delton. Happy Time Pre-School NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Fall Semester 1986-87 for... ' Also... SUMMER MINI-SESSIONS ... will be offered. If interested, call ... 945-5424 1674 W. STATE RD. A Non-Dlscrimlnatory School Sponsored by ^HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH । An Ordinonce to Adopt the provision* of the Notional Fire Prevention Code, to establish fire prevention guidelines in the City of Hastings. THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: The following shall be added to lhe Hastings City Code: Article 1, Sec. 11.1 Bask Fke Prtveatiee Cede (BOCA) adopted: That ceriain document, three (3) copies of which ore on filo in the office of the city clerk of the City of Hastings, being marked ond designated os "The BOCA Basic Fire Prevention code". 1984 edition, os pub­ lished by the Building Officials and Code Administration Inter­ national. Inc., be and Is hereby adopted os lhe Fire Prevention code of the City of Hastings, in the State of Michigan, for the control of fire hazards as herein provided: ond each and oil of the regulations, provisions, penalties. conditions, ond terms of the "The BOCA Basic Fire Prevention Code." 1984 edi­ tion. ore hereby referred to. adopted and made o port hereof, os is fully set out in this section. Penalties. Any person who violated this section shall be punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for up to ninety (90) days ond a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00). or by both such fine ond imprisonment. Artide 1, Sec. 11J Aaeedteent*; Section FIDO. I shall be amended by the insertion of "the C’ty of Hostings" in lieu of "(name of jurisdiction)" Article 2: This Ordinance shall be effective 30 doys after pub­ lication in u newspaper of gen­ eral circulation in the City of Hastings. Moved by Josperse. supported by Campbell that the above Ordinance be adopted as reod. YEAS 8 NAYSO I. Shoron Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is o true copy of on Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on March 24. 1986. Shoron Vickery. City Clerk (327) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY sponsored Good Friday senice “ n Ke Odessa Central Methodist Church at . pjn on Friday. Rev. Glen Wegner of the woodland United Methodist Church will give a message. frPUf!'V B?itiRSer spent her spring break rom Michigan State University at the home her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Baitinger. Mae Barnum is in the hospital in Grand napids for surgery. She will be there around ten days after the surgery. w,n** Landis spent part of a week at home in woodland During that time she talked to several friends by telephone and took care of Personal cosiness. She has now returned to her brother’s home in Grand Rapids to complete her recovery from injuries she received in an automobile accident in November. LeRoy and Joyce Flessner left their Woodland home on Jan. 6 and flew with Joyce's 93-year old mother, Ada Wardwell, who lives in Grand Ledge, from Detroit to Tuscon, Ariz., where they spent several days with Joyce’s sister, Charlotte McMahon, and her husband. Bill McMahon. They left Mrs. Wardwell in Arizona and flew on to San Francisco. While in the Bay area they stayed with their daughter, Susan Piper, and her husband, Tim Piper. They visited several California points of interest in the eight weekds they spent on the west coast. The Flessners visited the U.S. Corps of Engineers Bay-Delta model which is in Sausalito. This huge model includes oil slicks and game reserves of the Central California natural and man-made water ways. Joyce said it was very interesting. LeRoy went on a field trip with the class Susan teaches in the Newark elementary school and explored the Newark wetlands. Joyce stayed home and made cookies, and after the field trip the entire class came to Susan's home for home-made cookies and punch. During the storms in northern California, the Flessners went to Los Angeles area where they stayed with LeRoy’s cousin, Roland Boeppie and his wife in Huntington Beach. They visited the Glass Cathedral, the Los Angeles downtown area, and the San Diego area where they took a 25-mile harbor cruise and tour the U.S. Naval Base. On the way back to Newark they visited the Mission Capistrano. On Feb. 1, they received word that their first grandchild had been bom in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The girl weighed 5 lbs. 14 ozs. Her parents are Mary Lynn and John Parker. She is named Elizabeth Joy. LeRoy sent her a three- to six-month sized pair of of striped farmer overalls. The Flessners met Harold and Nell Stannard at Livermore one day and the two couples had dinner together. The Woodland CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE Ale No. 86-19442-IE Estate of NINA C. ROTHER, Social Security Number 376-36-4232. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the fol­ lowing. The decedent, whose lost known address was 4192 Joy Rd.. Shelbyville. Ml 49344 died Nov. 16, 1986. An instrument doted June 5. 1963 has been admitted os the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estale will bo barred unless presented within four months of the dale of publication of this notice, or four months after the claim become* due. whichever is later. Claims must bo presented to the independent personal rep­ resentative: Gloria M. Pierce. 12807 Augusto Dr.. Augusto. Ml 490)2 Notice Is further given that the estate will bo thereafter assign­ ed and distributed to the persons entitled to it. (3-77) Veterinary Hospital and Clinic which is owned and operated by Robert Stannard. They were able to visit Muir Woods and the Muir Woods Beach before the storms came and had dinner at Pelican Inn at Muir Beach after the storms. They also visited the Monterey Aquarium where they enjoyed watching all kinds of sea life and the San Jose Egyptian Museum which they found interesting. The attended a boat show at the Cow Palace. When they returned to Michigan in March, they flew straight from San Francisco to Detroit where they were met by daughter Mary Lynn Parker and their new grand­ daughter. They spent a few days with the Parkers before they returned to Woodland. 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Phone... 685-6881 �Page€— The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 27.1986 what’s cookin ’ Ann Landers by Elaine Gilbert Dining alone is OK Dear Ann Landers: Will you use your clout to remove the stigma of dining alone? I am sick of being made to feel like a social reject whenever I enter a restaurant by myself. Just last night it happened again in the dining room of a fine hotel. The hostess asked “Is there just one of you?" I replied briskly. "Yes - there is just one of me." She gave me a look of pity as if to say. "Poor thing, she doesn’t even have one friend who will have dinner with her.” I enjoy eating out at least once a week. Often I don’t have the inclination or the time to make prior arrangements for com­ panionship. I take along a magazine or newspaper clippings that I haven’t had time to read and I enjoy myself a great deal more than some couples around me who don’t say so much as one word to each other. Please, dear Ann. print this. There must be millions of solo diners who will appreciate seeing this letter in print - JUST ONE OF ME DEAR JUST: Here’s your letter and my thanks for letting the world know that some solitary diners enjoy it that way - especially folks who are surrounded by people all day. To them silence is golden. This Week Featuring... Vi Behnke A keen sense of humor coupled with a gusto for life describes a Hastings woman by the name of Vi Behnke. Vi could get around blind-folded in the kitchen of the First United Methodist Church where she has helped prepare hundreds of meals for more than three and a half decades. “Turn me loose on a chicken salad and I'll have a good time," she laughs. That statement is just one of many that typify her love for cooking and the en­ joyment she has had over the years in planning, purchasing food and preparing meals for others. " Vi, the oldest of eight children, says she learned to cook from her mother on the farm where she was born and raised in Kentland, located in northern Indiana. “After school, I had to get the evening meal." said Vi. "I can still remember the thick cream we had on the farm." Slie spent the first 20-years of her life there until she ventured into the big city of Chicago with two other girts to find work. It didn't take Vi long to find a job. “We got there on a Saturday afternoon and I started work on Monday," she recalls. Vi was hired as a waitress at a restaurant which also had a store where chocolate turtle candy was a specialty. She explains that there weren’t any jobs available near her Indiana home at that time. Vi worked in Chicago until 1934 when she and her late husband Arthur were married. They left the Windy City in 1942 to move to Grand Rapids. Near the end of February in 1948. the Behnkes moved to Hastings. By the second week of March, Vi attended her first meeting of the Methodist church’s Women’s Society of Christian Service (now known as United Methodist Women) and she's been active with the group ever since. It wasn't long after her arrival that she became a church circle chairman. That's when she and Vi Robinson started working together on meals at the church. “I was food chairman up until the end of last year." said Vi who has a notebook full of memories of some of the meals she played a key role in serving. By just a glance at that notebook, she can tell you when ground beef cost only 39-cents per pound for a church meal. And she can also look up the menu that was served at a particular dinner years ago "Back in the '50s, we had two smorgasbord dinners and I was in charge. We had seating for the dinners at 5 p.m., again at 6 p.m. and also at 7 p.m....We served several hun­ dred... we really doled out the food...we had turkeys coming out of the oven at all hours...and that was before we had the new kit­ chen at the church (which now enhances meal preparation)." Looking at her notes/ Vi says a luncheon served for 188-pcrsons at the church in 1953 cost the participants only 60-cents each. Besides cooking for church functions, she also has prepared meals at the church for the Hastings Women’s Club, local hospital personnel, extension, a men’s organization, a Spiritual Life Retreat, and more. Salad luncheons are one of Vi’s favorite meals to prepare Church activities have always been an important part of her life. At one time she was a member of the Hastings Women's Club too. <f Ann stands corrected Vi Behnke has a notebook full of memories of the many meals she’s helped prepare at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. A recent special event at the church was when members staged a surprise open house reception in honor of Vi’s 80th birthday. Writing letters is a hobby that Vi enjoys, but probably most of all she relishes life. The recipe she shares this week is one for dressing that she heard about on a radio show back in the early 1940s. The dressing is easy to prepare and can be stored in “the '' refrigerator indefinitely. “It makes the most unusual and best tasting dressing. I use it on potato salad, cottage cheese and over (cooked) vegetables like cauliflower, onions, broccoli and cab­ bage...You take the dressing right out of the refrigerator and pour it on the vegetables." Using the dressing on potato salad turns it into what she describes as “an old fashioned potato salad. It’s not a German potato salad.” Vi says the dressing also makes a nice Christmas gift for a friend or relative. LITE WELLNESS A- PENNOCK HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER “A Full Service Wellness & Fitness Center' Vi's dressing recipe Cook Mrlb. bacon, dice and drain; and then add %-cup of white sugar and one-third cup of apple cider vinegar in the skillet. Mix and bring to a rolling boil. Cool to room tem­ perature and then add 2-cups mayonaisse (not salad dressing). Stores in refrigerator indefinitely. Can be used on potato salad or poured over cottage cheese or cooked vegetables (like onions or cauliflower, etc.). Save on Life Wellness Membership! NEW MEMBERSHIPS MARCH 24 - APRIL 1 In time for a summer shape-up program the Center is offering the LifeWellness Membership for $88.00 ($7.00 savings) for new members dur­ ing the week of March 24 ■ April 1. Old fashion potato salad Teachers hold special power Dear Ann Landers: I wonder how many teachers realize what a glorious privilege it is to have the opportunity to shape so many young lives. Please print the following for the benefit of others in my profession who may not realize what a difference they can make - G.L. CLEVELAND. “I’ve come to a frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element in the classroom. It’s my personal approach that creates the climate. It’s my daily mood that makes the weather. As a teacher, I possess a tremen­ dous power to make a child’s life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration. I can humiliate or Legal Notice Fur 8 to 10-people: cook 3-lb. potatoes and dice, add diced onions and 3 cr 4 cooked eggs, chopped. Vi suggests peeling potatoes when they are hot and then melt >4-pound oleo and pour over hot potatoes. Add eggs and onions and pour on dressing (from the above recipe) and mix. MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: 1. Fitness Evaluation and Exercise Prescription 2. 10 free aerobic train'ng sessions 3. H&FCT-Shirt 4. 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Section 314.1 of the California Penal Code says, "Every person who willfully and lewdly exposes his person, or private parts thereof, in any public place, or in any place where there are present other persons to be offended or annoyed thereby is guilty of indecent exposure.” California also has an offense tided Lewd and Disorderly Conduct, which must occur in a public place, while the offense of indecent exposure, may occur in less than a public place. Therefore, persons who expose themselves within their homes to persons passing by run the risk of violating this statue. - MICHAEL A.N., ATTORNEY AT UW (SUNNYVALE. CA.) DEAR SUNNY: Right your are. The one in the dunce cap is me. Many other California attorneys wrote, but your letter came in first. Thanks a heap. McCall & Simplicity - PATTERNS T-Shirt Fabric In print,'trip- ond ........... FR0M Swimsuit Fabrics from so * 4 SidieM 'Pafacdi 218 E. Stote Street Eost of Michigon Ave. In Hostings-“O’"'4 Open: Mon.^slS’"’-5:30 pmK j Friday t'17 Pm - 945-4333 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for further information or to sign-up for your personal LifeWellness Membership. LifeWellness Programs are available for all age groups. r * LIFE WELLNESS j Easier MARCH 30th STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-19439-SE Estate of ROGER E. PROCTOR. Deceased. Social Security Number 378-38-8453 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest In the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On April 14. 1986 at9:Xa.m.. in the probate court­ room. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition ot Nell S. Procter requesting that Naif S. Proctor be appointed Personal Representative of Roger E. Proc­ tor Estate who lived at 6128 Wood School Rood. Freeport. Michigan, and who died February 16.1966; ond requesting also that heirs at law of sold deceased be determined. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the Deceas­ ed must be presented, personally or by moil, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before June 30. 1966. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. March 18. 1986 NEU S. PROCTOR By: Richord J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative: 6128 Wood School Rood Freeport, Michigan 49325 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Show & Fisher 607 N. Brood way Hostings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-3495 (3-27) humor, hurt or heal. In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or deescalated and a child humanized or dehumanized.HAIM GINOTT DEAR CLEVELAND: Thanks for that gem. The message is clear and beautifully expressed. I appreciate your sharing it with us. Family planning is personal Dear Ann Landers: Three cheers for the writer who said people should not ask nosy questions about family planning. I became pregnant three years after Jay and I were married. When I quit my job a great many people asked, "Was the pregnancy planned?" I responded, "Yes, we are thrilled. “Inevitably the next question was, "How long did you and Jay try?" Ac­ tually we had been trying for over a year but I didn’t think it was anyone’s business. Recently I discovered I am pregnant with a second child. This one was NOT planned. Everyone, from my sister and my in-laws to casual acquaintances, has asked, "What were you using?” It floors me that people have so much nerve. Last week I heard a woman brag that she became pregnant both times “on the first try". She had three ‘miscarriages in five years. She laughingly added, "Maybe my husband shcJd give yours lessons!” I thought I'd die. Please, Ann, say it one more time. Family planning is an intensely personal subject It’s awful to be put on this spot or given un­ wanted advice about it. Say so! - WEARY OF LUNKHEADS IN FLA. Dear Weary: What boggles me is not that there are so many brassplated, four-door clods who ask nuny vyerbizniz-type questions and make tacky comments, but the number of imbeciles who believe they have an obligation to listen to them. Anyone who asks, “How long did you try?" deserves to be lefi standing alone, staring at a blank wall. Teeth implants not heaven Dear Ann Landers: I know remarkable strides have been made in dentistry and I hope I can be helped. Please check this out. I am a 52-year-old woman who has worn full dentures for several years. I have seen some excellent dentists in both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., but my lowers have a tendency to slip now and then - always, of course, at the most inopportune times. I’ve been reading about complete Im­ plantation and it sounds marvelous. The thought of having teeth put in my gums, one at a time, and never needing to worry about dentures again would be pure heaven. Would you please contact an expert and let me know if this is possibility? Also, what about the cost? - D.R.L. Dear D.R.L.: Dr. Paul Goldhaber, dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, is one of the country’s most knowledgeable men in the field of dental implantation. . He told me the following: Different types of implants are used for different problems. The cost depends, in part, on the complexity of lhe procedure required. Your “dream" of having a complete set of implanted teeth and never again needing to see a dentist is totally unrealistic. A suc­ cessful implant of a single tooth will last approximately five years. Also, you should be aware that risks with implants may in­ clude local infection, loss of bone around the implant, and sinusitis or numbness of the lower bp due to nerve damage during the surgical procedure. So you see - it is not all beer and skittles, my dear. Is alcoholism ruining your life? Know lhe danger signals and what to do. Read the booklet, "Alcoholism - Hope and Help." by Ann Landers. Enclose 50 cents with your request and a long, stamped, self-addressed envelope to Ann Landers, P.O Box 11995 Chicago, Illinois 60611. EX? NEWS AMER,CA Delton Flower Station We xpecieUu ,n Wrddrng A Funerel Work SJy 126 E. Orchard - Next to the Post Oftic -DELTON- Mcflota Hope Township ANNUAL MEETING I'o^n HO,,E T°WNSHIP '"7^"°"'° rI9U'ar b“,ln“«’ "* »lnanclol report and proposed budget for 1986-87 n.cal y~r will b. .ubmMW for9con,°d.Xn oppolntm.nl. 5 o,,l<:e SHIRLEY R. CASE. Hop. Town.hlp CI.rk Phon. — 945-5722 H bV �Thursday. March 27,1986- The Hastings Banner- Page7 From Time to Timb... — NOTICE — Prairieville Township ANNUAL MEETING by...Esther Walton The Annual Township Meeting will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall beginning at 2.-00 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 1986. In addition to other regular business, a bud­ get covering proposed expenditures and esti­ mated revenues of the Township shall be sub­ mitted for public hearing pursuant to ACT 34 of the Public Acts of 1963 as amended. Please take further notice that a copy of such budget Is available for public inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 10115 South Nor­ ris Road, during regular business hours. The first railroad comes to Barry County d JJriMn?^eC°nd !“ ’ ’erieS °f tW° artlC,M describing the coming of the Barrv County Railroad to Hastings. ’ Financed County's First R.R. Under normal circumstances, a long list of "»mes would not be submitted for publication, but these names represent the early pioneers of Hastings and Barry County and many names are still familiar to the area It is interesting to the Editor of this article the sheer number of people who bought shares in the first railroad to advance the progress of the community. So for the decendants and others who are interested here is the list. In 1912 William Hitchcock Jr. of Hastings brought into the BANNER two books showing subscribers who took stock for the Grand River Valley Railroad, which was built in 18®. The article and names wfere printed in the Banner. The Grand River Valley Railroad which later became part of the Grand Trunk line, was the first and last railroad in Barry County. The list of stock* subscribers were in two worn books. Opposite each name is a five cent revenue stamp, cancelled early in January 1865. The names are familiar ones in the early days of Hastings. A very few of the subscribers are living today: AU have passed on their memories and are remembered only by family and persons acquainted with the early history of this community. In the following book in the handwriting of the late D.R. Cook is the following: "Subscription to the Capital Stock of the Grand River Valley Railroad Company. We the undersigned do hereby subscribe for the number of shares of the capital stock of the Grand River Valley Railroad Company set opposite our respective names, do hereby promise to pay therefore to the said company the sum of fifty dollars for each share to be paid in installments from time to time as may be assessed by the president and directors of said company not exceeding five percent, per month. Provided, however, that not more than five percent of said sub­ scription shall be made payable until stock enough is subscribed to fit the road of said company for the iron from the east line of Barry County to the village of Hastings in said county, and all sums hereby subscribed shall be expended in construction of said road west of the east line of Barry County through the village of Hastings. The names of the subscribers follow: R.J. Grant, Barlow Goodyear, I.A. Holbrook, H.A. Goodyear, Robinson and Wrightman, Roberts & Striker, J.S. Goodyear & Co., J. Roberts, C.G. Crane, Geo.'H. Keith, Mason Allen, Harlow WUcox, S. H. & D R. Cook, D C. Hawley, John M. Stebbins, O.S. Haelley, J.M. Russell, James A. Sweezey, Huron Healy, W. Parker, C.S. Burton, James T. Wright, Thomas Altoft, Abraham Ryerson, H.J. Kenfield, J.E. Hall, O.D. Spaulding, George Keagle, Joseph Cote. A.O. Philips, Edwin Rice, Samuel J. Bidleman, L. Goodrich. James Hathaway, Daniel Cook, S.W. Lane, Jeptha Dunn, D.F. Drake. Wm. H. Hayford, W.B. Brown, A. H. Parmer. Jonathan Reed, James VanWagner. H.S. Myers. Joshua Martin, Henry Boorcm, H.J. Hanchett, J.W. Bentley, Henry L. Newton, I B. Carpenter. Geo. Van Arman, A. J. Russ. Morgan Jones, Augustus Richardson, Thomas Blasdell, G.W. Crosby, B. C. Cramer. William Sheldon, Jonas A. Hall. John Hotchkiss, Amos R. Hall. Jason Rich, John Texter, Ambrose Hub­ bell. Patrick Kelley. E.D. Reid, B.S. Diamond. Peter Cobb, David Houfetatter, Augustus Rower, Anson Ware, William Jones. Elam Crook. Milo Osborn, W.S. Mdoy. H.B. Barnum. A.J. Buchannan. H.H. Wood. James Wootkuff, Israel S. Geer. B.N. Biven, George W. Gregory. W.H. Burgher, A.D. Kennedy. William Perry, Moses Schultz, James Morganthaler, J.C. Forixis. T. M. Bush. D. McOmber, C. Dolph, Kenyon Mead. Samuel B. Wolcott, Horace Blivens, Hiram Bronson, Joshua Crouch, Christopher Crouch, Lorenzo Mudge, Cyrus Buxton, William Ware, Christopher Kill, Edward Cook, W.M. Devine, W.O. Freeman, Joseph Babcock, Chas. L. Smith, Horace Dodge, Carlos O. Scott, William Hill, W.S. Titus, John Chamberlain, J.B. Kasey. James Lockhart, Martin Hart, Alex Rice, John Feighner, J.A. Bachellfcr, Geo. Bacheller, John Heckathorn, S.R. Glendinin. G.W. Johnson, E.M. Mallett, Stauffer & Kuhiman, Levi Beigh, Jacob Franck, John Weese, James Walker. Daniel Staley, David Stauffer, Isaac Smith, R.B. Gregg, John Webster, Martin Mallett, Henry Feighner, Alanson W. Philips, George McCartney, Henry L. Green, Thomas Palmatier, Pliney McOmber, D.G. Hamilton, G.K. Beamer. L.R. Powers, Jacob Hanna, Daniel Pratt, John A. Robinson, Charles McQueen, H.C. Wood. L.B. Hills, J.W. Hendershott. G.K. Owen, Wallace S. Brown, George Earle, Joseph Freeman. Albert E. Bull, Levi Holmes, Liantson Bennett, Martin Rice, Jacob Durkey, David Lake, O.L. Ingrahm (Ingraham?), Joseph Olner, Oscar Matthews, William More, Allen Matthews, James Mugridge. John Campbel). Harman Wilcox, Archibald McQueen. Hugh G. Stewart, John W. Bradley, William Mc­ Nutt, Find) Mead, Balters Dewey, Wm. C. Trego, Seymour Andrus. George Renkes, Edward Bump, O.P. Wellman, S. Jordan, S. Schiappi, John Corsett, George Morgan, Benjamin Cote, David Wolcutt, Sandford Sisson, A.E. Fowler, John Rickert, J.M. Rogers, Samuel B. Edwards, John Kerner ling. D.C. Sandborn, Samuel Weeks, D.B. Bryant, Jacob Erb, William Green, James Cross, G.N. Wood, Thomas Hitts. Harris Milk, C.H. Bowen, John F. Mead, Lewis Wilcox, A.D. Rork, Finney Mallory, L. Messer. M.J. Lathrop. A.P. Drake, B.C. Grenell, J.W. Buckles, J.H Rasey, Peter Crumner, Michael Howes, Norman Bailey, J. Maus, D.W. Smith, Thomas Barhan, C. Welton, D. Herrick, James Dickerson, George Preston, James Sutton, John A. Fuller, John Bessmer, Henry Jones, Russell Allen, John M. Bessmer, Andrew J. Angle, John Weissert, Gottlieb Oberley, Henry Hayman, Henry P. Ralston. Henry Hunchins, William Groves, Ira B. Bacheller, Moses Kocher, David McClure, David Miller, C.R. Evarts, Robert Carlton, Rufus Brooks, Josiah Fowl, Harrison Mead, John Kelley. William Feighner, Thomas Tinkler, B.J. Trego, Patrick Ryan, John J. Trego, B.J. Hendershot, Sylvanus Travis, Sidney J. Jones, William Wellman, Anson Wood, William Clifford, William Freeman, William Manning, N.K. Gates, George E. Bryant, William M. Warner, G.K. Durfee, William Henry, A.E. Durfee, William Henry, A.E. Durfee, Isaac Hendershott, George Fry, C.D. Ferris, Lester Ames. William Hazen, Iza Marshall, W.C. Messer. E.R. Carpenter. H.W. Hall, Eli D. Eaton. George Renst, David Ickes, Reuben Lamb, George E. Cross, Thornton Jones, Thocall Gerlinger, Geo. Feighner, Alexander S. Bissett, John Gordon, Roderick McKin­ non, A Reyerson Jr., Charles and James Henry, Margaret McIntosh, H.D. Hobbs, Richard Youngs, M.P. Fuller, Hames D. Townsend, John Dickersheets, Martin Smith. M.W Riker. Charles Warren, H.W. Meyers, Wm. H. Hickox, John Gott, Thomas Heney, F.N. Galloway. Wm. H. Dickey. Rode First Train To Hastings In 1869 From Bannerol Oct. 17,1912 After the previous article appeared in the Banner, this one followed: W.N. Devine relates interesting story about it. Your account of the Grand River Valley Railroad brought vividly to mind the excitement which talk of a railroad created, as we were drawing wheat and other produce 22 miles to Battle Creek, and some north of us (Morgan and Thornapple Lake area) drawing 10 miles farther. There was no market at Hastings as it was farther from First row Timmy Huver, Greta Higgins, Eric Meek. Travis Smith; (back) Barb Meek (mistress of ceremonies), Pastor Davis. JANETTE ARNOLD, Clerk BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES •• The Associated Press (c). All rights reserved. The following are the most popular videocassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Battle Creek and all procure had to be drawn by team down there. The roads were very poor and 40 bushels of wheat were considered a good load and if everything went well we would make the trip in two days. The stock buyers came through and bought cattle and hogs and had the farmers deliver them to some central point. I have driven cattle and hogs as far as Assyria Center 11% miles. All stock were driven to market I never saw a hog in those days drawn to market unless he gave out on the road. The stock for the railroad was subscribed through D.R. Cook and H.J. Kenfield. The list in the BANNER brought to my mind many names that had almost gone from me. In that whole list there were but a few I did not know. In looking over the list I find74 that took stock and lived in Castleton township. I remember that first ride I ever took on the Grand River Valley railroad. Some time in the winter of 18®, I think in the latter part u( February, I had some business in Hastings. The iron was laid as far as Nash­ ville and they were laying the iron west to Hastings. They had passed Sheridan, now Morgan, some days before. Wm. Mitchell had charge of the engeine and crew that was drawing iron from Nashville where it was piled up. The Engine was the "Black Crook" and drew two flat cars. Being acquainted with Mitchell, I went down and rode to the end of the road with him. When we came to the little creek on the Crouch farm that runs into the south end of Thornapple Lake, they had rigged a platform and put in a common wooden pump, we stopped and they pumped water for the engine. The Children’s Club, CYC, at Grace Wesleyan Church gave their pastor a special night recently. Sunday night, Feb. 16, they sponsored a "This is your Life” program lor him under the excellent leadership of Barb Meek. The 200 people in attendance watched and listened with eargerness as they came to know more personally the man who is their leader Many friends from different partserf the United States to whom he has ministered and also professors from his college years sent tapes to be played during the program. His wife. Norma, also delighted the audience with interesting episodes from their courtship and early years together Pastor and Norma will have been married 23 years this August. However, the real sur­ prise of the evening came when 17 of his friends from college days arrived in person! Some of these friends he had not seen for 20 years! Pastor Davis will never forget this night and this expression of love from his CYC group. Billboard Publications, Inc. 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Engaged? New parent? Moved? Call me. 94^4327 or 451-3144 Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owner! ol Benundtr 1 Banner I This is your life’ presented to local pastor A little farther on they had some men cutting wood, for the railroad; it was stan­ ding on end around the stump. We stopped again and I helped carry some of the wood. We came to the end of lhe track in the cut on Tinkler farm just east of where W.H. Schantz now lives. Quite a number from Hastings were out to see lhe track laid. There had been deep snow in the early winter, but 1 remember at this lime the ground was bare and the weather like spring. When I got to the curve on the County farm they overtook me. As I stepped off the track, Will said, "Give me jour hand and I’ll help you aboard.” I jumped on and went through with them to Nashville. Coming back when we got nearly opposite my hoise. Will said he would have them slow down at the crossing so I could get off. I told him he need not do that, as when we came to the upgrade east of the crossing I would jump off and did so. The road was pretty rough as it was not ballasted up between the ties. A good many of the first ties were cut along the right of way. Many of them were elm and black-ash. Some of them had been cut two or three year and some broke before the cars had been running a month. For a long time lhe trains did not make very fast time and if you were on pretty good terms with the conductor they would stop mast anywhere and let you off. Baker, Jimmy Hurd and Leksey were some of the first conductors. A few years after the road was finished they brought up the stock at 15 cents on the dollar. 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Project Chairperson Suzie Carlson noted the project goal was $3,000, an amount they exceeded by over $1,500. The seniors were able to receive donations through various sources, including a faculty­ senior basketball game held last Friday that attracted over 250 spectators and earned $522. The faculty women defeated their student oppen Is in the first game of the night by a score of 31-18, followed by a win of the faculty men over the senior boys, 38-28. Through third hour class competitions, $2,023.27 was collected at the high school, with Larry Christopher’s senior sociology class taking the pizza party prize by collecting $560.10. Taking second was Ms. Drolens English class after gathering $502.20 and third was Mr. Schaafs physics class who collected $301 for the hunger drive. Carlson named volleyball most valuable player Highlights of the Hastings student-faculty basketball game last Friday: (above) Kristin Trahan makes a move on Jan Bowers, (above, left) the Thorn­ apple River Boys entertain at halftime and (at left) coaches and cheerleaders Chuck Robinson, Jon Christensen, Mike Stout and Wayne Oom try to rally the team. Senior Suzie Carlson has been named as Hastings* most valuable volleyball player this winter. Carlson, a second team all-Twin Valley selection, was also named most spirited. She also received a two-year letterman medal and a captain's star. In other awards, Tracy Heath was named most spirited and moat improved; Vai Dakin wa* L*st passer; Brenda Morgan was the team’s best setler-spiker; and Julie Pugh received the attitude award. Other girls earned letters this season in­ cluded Martha Kessenich, Sue Meyers, and Kim Sensiba. Sports Brown named Hastings most valuable player Hastings mens softball league to organize An organizational meeting for the Hastings Mens Softball League will be held Wed­ nesday, April 2 at 7:30p.m. in room 182 of the Hastings Junior High. Anyone wishing to have a team in the Hastings league must have a representative at the meeting. Anyone having any questions can call Jack Reynolds at 945-4394. Get Your Checking Account on the Right Track! Saxon teams to open spring sports season soon Because of the recent bout with unusually warm weather, Hastings’ sp-ing sports teams have cheated Old Man Winter and got a head start on their seasons. The boys track team began its schedule last Saturday with an indoor meet at Grand Valley, but most of the Saxon teams — under virtually the same head coaches as a year ago — open the week of April 14. The Saxon baseball team, under Bernie Oom, plays its first 3 games on the road beginning with Grand Ledge on April 12 at 10:00 a.m. Following that are games with Ionia on April 15 and Delton on April 17 before the team hosts the Hastings In­ vitational on April 19. Hastings plays Mid­ dleville at 9 a.m. in the first round of that tournament, which also includes Otsego and Jackson Northwest. The Hastings softball team, under Judy Anderson, opens April 15 at Ionia and then travels to Delton 2 days later. The Saxons, which have won league titles 2 of the last 3 seasons, open their home slate in the Hastings Invitational playing Middleville. The boys and girls track teams run at Caledonia and Greenville on April 15 and 17 before finally coming home for the alwayspopular Hastings Relays on April 26. The boys team is coached by Paul Fulmer while the girls mentor is Pat Murphy. The boys tennis team, under Jeff Simpson, plays at Lakewood April 14 and opens its home slate the following day against Harper The girls golf team plays at Caledonia on April 15 before home meets on April 16 against Grand Ledge and April 18 against Charlotte. Sports • • • at a glance £ by Sieve Vcdder Now, No Cost Checking can be yours at the National Bank of Hastings When you keep a minimum balance of $300 OO in your Checking A< count you may write your monthly checks at no further cost An excellent arrangement for both Personal and Business ('heck Writers If your balance should drop below the required minimum in any month, only the small charge of $3 00 wilf be assessed Derail High-Cost Checking with Our Low-Cost Plan WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC All deposits insured up toSlOO.OOO00 His lips have been known to go from zero-to-60 in 5.5 seconds while the brain is still Idling, but this time Sparky Anderson may be on to something. The irrepressible Tiger manager says the rapidly growing problem must be halted somewhere and he points a finger at today’s high schools. Unfortunately, some high schools rank the problem right up there with the passing of millages and quality of teaching — problems which school officials realize they have, but ones they’d just as soon see fade into the sunset. The problem of drugs, however, is by no means ready to disappear into the next sunset. In fact, according to at least 2 Hastings athletes, the problem of alcohol and marijuana use is more prevalent than high school officials realize. Alcohol use far outweighs the use of marijuana, contend the athletes. “I'd say 80 percent of the athletes drink, and that figure might be low ” said one of them. 'There are parties practically every weekend — you just have to know where to go.” As for marijuana, the other athlete said, ‘•It’s there. It can be had Mainly though, it’s not the athletes who use it but lhe people who hang around the athletes.” Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski said this has been by far the worst of his 11 years at Hastings as far as suspending athletes for alcohol and tobacco use. Nine athletes have been suspended for smoking cigarettes and 6 more for alcohol use. “Most of our problem so far has been with alcohol. It’s a concern of every school and athletic program.“ said Karpinski. “If you have 1 suspension it's a problem. “It all depends how you look at it. To me. I'm concerned all the time. Drinking and athletics don’t mix just like drinking and driving don’t mix.” Karpinski said the school system combats drug use in 3 ways. First, lhe Densities for alcohol and tobacco use are clearly spelled out in the Hastings Public Schools Athletic Handbook The handbook clearly states the athletic denartment will not tolerate the use and then proceeds to spell out punishments anywhere from a 1-game suspension to the entire year. Secondly, Karpinski said student­ athletes may be sent to the Barry County Substance Abuse Pregram for Counseling- There counselors meet with students to discuss their problem. Thirdly. Hastings High School offers Climaxing a highly successful transition from junior varsity to varsity ball, Mike Brown has been named as the Hastings basketball team’s most valuable player. The 6-foot-l sophomore guard, who was last week named to the All-Twin Valley team, averaged 235 points per game while hitting 46 percent from the field and 72 percent of his free throws. He also averaged 5:4 rebounds and handed out 56 assists. e ..j* Senior Mark Schaubel was nametl'as the team’s most improved player while junior Mike Karpinski was Hastings’ best defensive player. Other Saxons receiving letters this season were seniors Andy Jenkins, Nick Willison, Steve McVey and Chad Lyons and juniors Wayne Oom, Dan Willison, Bob Maurer, and Skip Joppie. Globetrotters coming to Battle Creek The razzle dazzle basketball wizardry erf the Harlem Globetrotters will bring sports history to the Kellogg Center Arena on Wednesday. April 9 at 7:30 p.m. when they debut in Battle Creek with the first female player ever, Lynette Woodward, on the world-famous team. Tickets are $9.50 adult and $7.50 children if and under go on sale, Monday, March 17 at the Kellogg Center Arean Box Office and ticket outlets at Rock Cafe and Believe in Music, in Battle Creek; Boogie Records and Believe in Music, Kalamazoo; Wherehouse Records (formerly R & R Records), Jackson; Wherehouse records, Lansing; Believe in Music, Grand Rapids; Bobby Hankins Music City in Coldwater; and Boomtown Sound in Hastings. Saxon MVP Mike Brown (Photo by Miks Hook) Drugs: Where to stop the problem? a health class which, among otner topics, educates youngsters on the dangers of alcohol and marijuana. Karpinski said the use of drugs amongst high school students goes in cycles. Last year, for instance, only a couple of Saxon student-athletes were suspended for breaking training rules. So far this year 15 have been suspended with the entire spring sports season yet to go. Karpinski recalls the tend of the 1960s when the use of either marijuana or alcohol by athletes was rare. Then in the middle ’70s the pendulum swung to the increased use of both, and now in the 1980s, the pendulum has swung again. “The upswing is back towards alcohol," admitted Karpinski. The solution? The one Sparky offers — one which may or may not be etched in stone — is to force high school age athletes to pass drug tests. Sparky doesn't believe the problem arises when these athletes turn pro, rather it can be traced as far back as high school. It’s a solution which doesn't cause officials from the Michigan High School Athletic Association to dance on their desks. Fred Sible of the MHSAA said the problem of drug testing is a “local situation" which will likely lead to court battles if school systems insist on testing. “it's a situation that could raise a lot of hackles in school systems," said Sible. "As far as the legal ramifications, I’m not quite sure what would happen. These tests would have to be done through the local school baords. "I can’t visualize the MHSAA mandating that all athletes be tested for drugs." Karpinski doesn’t think too highly of Sparky’s solution either. "The cost is one stumbling block " .said Karpinksi. "Someday somebody will develop a quick, cheap method of the testing of all students. "But for now the cost is high. If ifg expensive for the pros, it certainly is loo expensive for us.” What, then, is the solution? How about additional drug-education classes at all levels of the school system a concentrated effort to catch those students or athletes who arc guilty, and nabb^ Pena"1' fOr lh0Se wh° Drag use at the high school level is too great a problem to simply wail for the pendulum to swing again �Words for the Y’s Youth Indoor Soccer - Games for the Youth Indoor Soccer Program will end this Saturday, March 29, at the Jr. High West Gym. Awards will be given out at this time. Outdoor Soccer ■ Teams will be formed the week of March 24. Players will be notified of their teams during the weeks of April 14-26. Players not notified by that date, should call the YMCA. Games will begin on May 3, with practices beginning the week of April 28. Soccer shirts will be passed out during the first practice. YMCA Summer Applications - For those who attended YMCA Camp Algonquin in 1985, will be receiving their 1986 Summer Camp Brochure during the next couple of days. For those who didn’t attend last summer but would like to this summer, may call the YMCA at 945-4574, and a 1986 Sum­ mer Camp Brochure will be sent to you Hastings and Middleville area schools will receive their camp brochures in Mid May. Space in each camp session is limited so early registration is recommended The 1986 camp calendar is as follows: Tiny Tot Camp: A.M.: June 16-20 (5-6 Year Olds); Tiny Tot Camp: P.M : June 16-20 (5-6 Year Olds); Jr. Coed Resident: June23-25 (8 Year Olds); Jr. Coed Resident: June25-27 (8 Year Olds); Coed Resident: June 30-July 4 (9-10 Year Olds); Coed Resident: July 7-11 (9-10 Year Olds); Coed Resident: July 14-18 (9-10 Year Olds); Boys Resident: August 4-18 U1-12 Year Olds); Girls Resident: August Il­ ls (11-12 Year Olds); Cotd Resident: July 28Aug. 1 (11-12 Year Olds); Coed Day Camp: July 21-25 (7 Year Olds); Manitou Island Trip: July 21-25 (13-14 Year Olds); Sailing Trip: June 30-July 4 (13-14 Year Olds). Keep watching this column for special announcements on all the above programs Bowling results . Mon. Mixer* Hastings Bowl.6947 Sign* Tiro Service67%-48% Mexican Connexion....66% 47% Champion Tax Service69%-50% Bob* Restaurant.65-91 Art Meade Auto Saia*63% -52% SBStttchory................................................................ JM7 Dewey* Auto Body.................58-58 Hasting* Flower Shop58-58 Valley Reahy.57.59 Donni* Hubei Triple A.56%-39% ***«h^ob..............................................................56%-99% Cinder Drug*.95-61 County Soot Lounge.52-64 Trowbridge Service4947 Girrbach'*4947 AHIon 8 Assoc..48%-67% St'BHor48%-67% HIGH GAMES AND SEWS M. Kill 151: C Tinkler 164; F. RuthruH I7B; C. CurtH 171; H. Hewitt 185: 8. Cuddahee 205; 8 Gulch 157; F. Higgins ISO; J. Green 153; M. Snowdon 169; S. Girrbach 188; K. Schantz 168; A. Swanson 151; G. Marsh 204-506; J. DeMond 157; K. Keeler 183; P. Czlndor 166; 8. Jones 202-538; M. Ingram 166; D. Snyder 210-574; G. Purdum 177-507; 5. Wilt 180-500; B. Hathaway 180-513; S. Morrill 178; P. Sears 179; D. Loftus 225-537; 5. 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Kellogg Ediim. 8n?ance by 0,6 Delton comp|finls thif,°!’Association pertaining to education a? th*, m ‘ uSnd ,ndustrial denied tte Eri^anraidd* !cho°l The b°ar<l violatioX8^ ncc '’'cause it felt that no lhe boardrfHueJ-COn,raCl exislKl However, seek a soli.r'* dlr”' l,W administration to Extoi"? ,he class ai“ EducatiS? tontracl I°r Community When D,rec|ar Lou'se Angelo to June 30 graced? hired in lhc fal1' shc was granted a six-monlh contract. custodian rii"lllp L02™5 ,0 work as a custodian, filling a vacancy. A thleil?£S? a check ,or 065 82 fron> for m ,or thc cosl 10 ,nsla11 a door ll* athletic training room. hi^hh1!"° °'d 501,001 buscs ,or 575 “Ch to high bidders. Dick Tolles and Al Dacy Notice of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held on MONDAY, APRIL 14, 19B6 at 7:45 p.m. In the City Hall, Council Chambers, on Ordinance No. 200, an ordinance to regulate the possession of alcoholic liquor In open containers in public places In the City of Hastings, Michigan. A copy of the above ordinance is available for inspection at City Hall, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. This notice Is given pursuant to the pro­ vision of Act 207, PA of 1921 as amended. SHARON VICKERY City Clerk Call.. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Ownsrt of Rommdov A Bonnorl (616) 945-9554 <------------------ --------------- J rnr tkJp™vcd lhc replacement of a heater J’ ^1en,en,ary Pafoleria. at a cost not to exceed ji.ooo. Ono lhjrd o( (he <,(Kt tQ paid by the school's architectual firm because the other healer was "not doing the Joo, said Superintendent Dr John Sanders. World Day of Prayer services were held at The regular meeting of the Lake Odessa Lake Manor on Friday, March 7 with the Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star Congressional Women's Fellowship hosting. Lodge will be Tuesday, April 7. Plans will be Janet Thomas was the leader assisted by made for their Friendship Night to be held in Pam Weiland and Jane Shoemaker. Elnora May. Pierce was the pianist and Shannon Sessink Monday evening members of their Sister was soloist. Ruth Ann Stuart was the speaker Chapter Maple City at Charlotte. using the theme for the 1986 observance Tuesday evening members of the Past "Choose Life". Refreshments were served Matrons club met at a nearby restaurant for by the host group. St. Edward’s Altar Society dinner before going to the home of Crystal is slated to be the host group for 1987. Thirty Howard for their meeting and social hour. one attended. The next morning will be April 9th. Hie Lake Odessa Area Historical Society The Blue Star Mothers meeting is met at Lake Manor on March 6 with 24 at­ scheduled for Tuesday, April 1st and will be tending on an evening with miserable held at Lake Manor with potluck supper at weather. A delegation led by Cynthia 5:30 and business meeting will follow, unless (Morlok) Hesche, president of the Saranac otherwise notified. Historical Society attended to extend an The last regular meeting of the Jolly Dozen invitation to the lecture-slide presentation will be held Friday, March 21 at the home of they are hosting at the Saranac Cafetorium Edna Smith unless otherwise notified. on March 24 with focus on gardens to com­ Discussion on the,new year programs and pliment architectural styles. President new officers, were selected. This was the last Gerald Williams presided. The speaker was meeting until fall unless decided to have i Al Tolle of Ada whose unusual program special one next month when a member showed his audience a close look at many of returns for Florida. the antique autos which ran in the 1365 Great Mildred Shade and family will gather at American Race from California to New the Sunfield Community rooms Easter York. The next meeting will be on April 3 Sunday for their annual family gathering with a program on an African safari with with potluck dinner and afternoon of visiting background information on the political and K|nd maybe games. social situations of the area. Ronald The Lake Odessa Historical Society Erickson made a presentation of a huge received an interesting plaque over four rosette with streamers which had been decades old from the Lake Foods Corp. The awarded to the Lake Odessa Fair late owner was Hubert Arons and the plaque Association at the Michigan Association of was presented by his daughter Lisa listing Fairs at their annual meeting in Grand the names or the food processing plants Rapids in February. The award was for a employees who served in the armed forces pictorial exhibit prepared by Society during World War II. members-for the Lake Odessa Fair’s 50th The original typewriter used by Rena anniversary last July. Dann of the Lake Odessa Canning Company, Recent dinner guest* at the Thomas the original name of the plant, was also Peacock home were their daughter Shari, donated and the plaque was made by Walter their mothers Ruth Sessions and Reine Reed Sr. with 106 names listed as he was then Peacock, also Mr. and Mrs. Don Converse of owner of the company. Now the food Mason. The occasion was to celebrate the processing plant has been sold and does have birthday of Lois (Mrs. Thomas) and the a new name Twin City Foods also a new anniversary of the Converses. manager Mike Lien. Preston Edward is the name of the baby The Lake Odessa. Woodbind and Freeport son born to Mark and Bernadette Baes of volunteer fire departments were called to a Caro, on January 11 at the Lapeer County house fire on E. Brown Road Monday when General Hospital. The baby weighed six the home of the Steven Smiths was totally pounds thirteen ounces and joins a sister destroyed by fire. The home was owned by Amber at home. Grandparents are Lorraine Wendell Studt and rented by Smith. The Cutlip and step grandfather Don Cutlip of original owners were Fred and Margaret Caro, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baes of Lake Studt, early settlers, then the Gary Studts, Odessa and Edward Vinson and step grand­ then Fay Studts who now reside in a farm mother Lynn Vinson of Lake Odessa. farther west on Brown Road. Form in and Combining it with our 10.25% IRA could save you a ... SMALL BUNDLE!! 3 5 15 21 28 PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN AGAINST ACCIDENTAL POISONING...^ From the household products stashed beneath your kitch­ en sink, to the aspirin and other intriguing items in your medi­ cine cabinet, could come a tragic accident. Instruct your children about the dangers of household products incorrectly used or handled. If youngsters are too young to understand, keep such substances out of sight and out of their reach! 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Cosmo* Soccer* Sling U4 Qred* Leegvo MSUJ 62%-45% In other for midd,e school track. . ner Business, the board: for biRh sch^ilhe Jormation °f a soccer club ^Bringing Your 1985 Federal Tax^ Kangaroo* Surfer* Thursday Twteter* Andrus Hosting* Mutual Hastings Auto. Healing. Hastings BowlBums Refrigeration Fun Time GalsShamrock AAinl Champ* MC Sporting Good* *>» Wod.................................................................... .. Moce Pharmacy68-44 Dfp«»yi««....................................................................41-51 M 6 M s.......................................................................jb46 Hair Core Center..96-56 AHIen * Aaeec..55-97 Nashville Locker44-38 Handy's Shirt*53%-38% Glllons Const.............................. —..... ..................... 3260 Varney's Stable*...5240 Welton * Inc9Q43 Avenue PubJO%-72% HIGH GAAAES AND SERIES I. Yoder 239-527; O. Gilions 179-520: M. Snyder 181498; J. Gardner 201487; P. Fisher 169-483; N. Taylor 194486; K. Becker 194479; N. Varney 180-465; M. Lyttie 169-430: N. Hummel 182-474; M. Undorman 159; D. AAurphy 173; K. Hanford 179; B. Lyttle 165; B. Handy 162; V. Service 174; J. AAcMIllon 196; M. AAullln* 146; J. Sanlncindo 163; 8. Jopple 168; D. Brewer 156; L. Tilley 190; 8. Vroglndewey 166; L. Elliston 182. SPUTS CONVERTED... N. Hummel 3-7; K. Hanford 3-10; L. Johnson 2-7. Lee Yoder missed her first 600 by 7 pin* 593. Hastings Fiberglass................................ ink Spot* lake Odessa Livestock’ An energy conservation program is paying off for the Delton-Kellogg School District. Energy costs (gas and electricity) for the school during July. 1985 through January. 1986 were $11,930 less than the same lime frame the previous year. Several years ago the board of education borrowed money to pay for construction and material costs to improve energy con­ servation in the district’s three buildings. The project is expected to save the district a significant amount of money over the years and eventually pay for itself. When the Delton board of education heard about the energy savings at its meeting last week, it also learned some unhappy news — that costs of liability insurance for the district are skyrocketing. The board ac­ cepted a bid through the Indiana Co.which amounts to an increase in payment from $4,070 last year to SI 1,527. The board approved the hiring of the following coaches for spring sports: Kelly Yarger, girls varsity softball; Bruce Campbell, boys junior varsity baseball; Fred Pessell, boys track; Jim Gibson, girls track; David Green, assistant for boys and girls track; Bob Monroe, varsity baseball; Julie Perry, junior varsity softball; Eric Pessell, middle school boys track; Sharon Heath, middle school girls track; and Karen Lake Odessa News Wed. P.M. Bowfin* League Keelers Apt*............................................................... Turn. Mixed FourD'sgJ^.................. ...........................................jg.|j Hasting* Fiber Glos*....28-16 ^wiwdri tenfty —.............. —............. —26-18 lewt* Realty............................................................... 2«| Halllfax Snowplowing23-21 Skedgell Well Drilling22-22 Woodland Solo*19-25 Moore Solo*17-27 Riverbend Travel17-27 Marsh's Refrigeration15-28 HIGH GAAAES AND SERIES MEN J. Harris 199-489 J. Hull 170-476; P. Scobey 178; D. Co.tel.ln ”8-534; D. Everett 189-555; D. Keast 455; N. Sinclair 200494; D. Wilcox 180-506; L. Gosper 505. R. House 202-516; T. Martinez 187. HIGH GAAAES AND SERIES WOMEN ... V. Longford 154-391; G. Hull 488; P. Warren 139; D. Slovenski 162-458. D. Castoloin 506; D. Hoffman 445; D. Sinclair 179; V. Tolles 215-515; N. Eaton 508; F. Ruthruff 183; C. Johnson 200-484. J. Skedged 177-497. SPUTS CONVERTED... 8. Wilkins 5-10: R. House 3-10. Delton schools have significant energy savings; sports staff hired AAkhlgon2 Penn Stat*1 Western......................................................... 1 UCLA1 Indiana1 GAAAE RESULTS... 5/6 Grade* - Sting 3 v*. Cosmo* 3. Kangaroo* 3 vs. Surfer* 5; Rowdies 3 vs. Soccer* 3. 3/4 Grades - Mlchgon 4 v*. Western 1; I.U. 8 v*. UCLA 0; MSU 2 vs. Penn Stat* 2. ment Account could do for you, even if you only put $100 into an IRA, now is the time to find out. Before mailing your com­ pleted 1985 federal tax form, bring it in to one of our offices Dvpa.unanl Oo-nlo-" H»IM*B Banner and Reminder ISM N. *»■*<—V Hastings Hotel listed below and we'll show you how much more you could [rot o* •***''> save with an IRA. Do it before April 15 and you’ll still be eligible to open an IRA against your 1985 taxes. Rates couldn't Barry County Lumber Home Center be better, so whether you open an IRA for 1985 or for 1986, Hastlnjl Mutual Inauranca Co. now is the time to do it! It won't cost you a thing and could save you money in the long run. See us today. TM H<M>a ol Ooobfr (gut rovunc LENDER Member FDIC GAAAE RESULTS... White 4 vs. Tan 4; Green 3 v*. Yellow 2; Block 5 vs. Red 2. FDIC tyDODLAND' • IONIA • M2 W. Moin • BELDING • Birkes Shoe Store — HOURS — Mon. • Thur*. 9 io 4:30 Friday 9 to 5:30 Saturday 9 la 12:30 Hastings Press IMW. Stow Smooi City Food A Beverage Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. Whsmomo to. your Ido. Hom* Soamoss on* Car Patten Monument Comoiory M.moa.ol* f l«. Alo Hoso ond OvX'l to< lAdwsiry Hastings City Bank I JO W Coon Jhool Shoos fov (No low* »o— Sioroo 100 A WM Ben Franklin Store Wren Funeral Homes Hosimys Hosh»llo National Bank of Hastings tn Woal JIOIO el Jollonon Cosnov ol W. Stat* ol Steedwar Felpausch Food Center Brown’s Custom Interiors 9344 W. Belding wnorni. Mlgs ot Homo fmo*o.omo«t P,odw<ts Flexfab, Inc. Hastings Savlnja and Loan Awn. WBCH Adult Indoar Soccer Hastings Aluminum Products, Inc. Iho Hollmotk ol lnaoro"«o la<oUoia«o nM>a $o—xs« Doo. »•«.»• • Mfoaooco Now is the time to visit your loan Officer at Woodland National Bank County Saat Counts Soodi foHoasow Si DoomHosunps fwvo foods Mooi Prodxo Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy HOW IsasoSwooi Veoa Sesex Jto>e Do-ntm." Hesioxes �Page 1C- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, March 27.1986 SIATt Of MICHIGAN ANNUAL TAX SALE K TH* CIRCUIT COURT TOR TWJ «om»ia’Towman,’vati tmasumr Annual Tax Sale SCHEDULE ‘A’ TAXES OF 1M3 AND PRIOR YEARS 31* R.RJ7' �Thursday, March 27,1986- The Hastings Banner- Page11 �Page 12- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 27,1986 Legal Notice COMMON COUNCIL — MARCH 10. 1986 — Common Council mot In reg­ ular teuton In the City Council Chambers, Hastings, Michigan on Monday. March 10. 1986 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook pre­ We’d like to extend our fondest wishes for a holiday season of peace and love. ALMAC PLASTICS OF MICHIGAN, INC. 698-9700 - 4320 Aerewest S.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan Compliments of: fayw Seed Company 385-6671 - Kalamazoo CARTER^, Bedford Rescue Squad, Inc. Servicing Bettie Creek and Surrounding Area for 33 Years 968-9371 - 21965 Bedford Rd. - Bedford Also: 24th & C Avenue - Springfield Charles Kleinfelt & Son, Inc. COMMERCIAL • SPECIALIZING IN RESIDENTIAL WELL DRILLING • SERVICE • REMIR * PUMPS Reg. Mich. License Na 0107 543-3670- 225 S. Washington • Charlotte 5432704 ■ J4O2 W. Flw Point Highway ■ Charlotte Citizens Elevator Company CLOVERLEAF’S Custom Application Fertlliter Lime and Farm Chemicals Grain Drying • Storing • Service 726-0514 - 870 South Main - Vermontville Cart • Trucks • Vans • Motor Homas • SCI Coachmen RY'S • Escaper • Clean Used RVi 685-9888 -1199 M-89 West - Plainwell Doster Lumber Company Gravelie Processing See Us For All Your Building Needs Custom Slaughtering 1 Processing, Mon., Wed., Fri. • Cut ■ Wrapped Frozen • % A % • Beef • Fortt 852-9152 ■ 6 Thomapple Lk. Rd. • Nashville 664-4511 -12911 S. Doster Rd. - Doster Hastings City Bank — MEMBER FDIC — 945-2401 - 150 West Court - Hastings "Coachmen Country USA" Hitches By George, Inc. We Sell l Install All Classes of Hitches Running Boards for All Vehicles 452-8769 ■ 727 28th St. S.E. • Grand Rapids MIDDLEVILLE TOOL & DIE COMPANY, INC. ROBERTSON PLUMBING & HEATING Forest Middleton - Owner Prototypes • Tools • Dies • Fixtures 795-3646 - 611 Bowens Mill Rd. - Middleville “Licensed Master Plumber” Ultramax 95% Efficient Gas Furnace 795-3532 - 904 Grand Rapids St.- Middleville Seif & Sons Chevrolet, Inc. Wolever’s Real Estate Authorized New and Used Sales and Service 891-8104 • 632 E. Main • Caledonia Elsie Wolever - Owner & Broker Specializing In Farm • Residential Lake A Commercial Properties 852-1501 - Nashville Wright-Way Lumber Company Charlotte Kitchen Center Don Alexander • Manager “Visit Our Showroom and See Our Kitchen and Bathroom Display" Sell-Serve Lumber Yard "Cash 'N Carry” 527-1680 • 206 & Dexter. M-66 ■ lonle Schnitzelbank Restaurant Excellent German & American Foods 459-9527 - 342 Jefferson S.E. • Grand Rapids Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 9 to 5 1 Sat. 9 to 1 siding. Present at roll coll wore: Campbell. Cusack. Homerllng, Gray. Josperse, Miller. Spockmon & Walton. Girl Seoul Troop #217 pre­ sented a Flog Ceremony and led o pledge to the flag. Moved by Cusock. supported by Gray that the minutes of the February 24. meeting be approved as rood and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. Invoices rood: Etna Supply.................. $2,280.00 T. J. Miller........................2.410.00 Nagel Const. (Des. Streets)..........................*9.740.00 Northern Equipment.. 30.748.00 Moved by Jasporse. supported by Spock man that the above in­ voices be approved as rood and No gel Const, be paid from De­ signated Streets Surplus. Yeos: Walton. Spockmon. Mil­ ler. Josperse. Gray. Hemerling. Cusock. Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Spockmon that the pro­ clamation designating March 9-IS os Girl Scout Week In Hastings be approved, and re­ ceived and placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Spockmon that the request of the Hastings Area School District to use four voting ma­ chines for their Annual Election June 9. be granted under the supervision of the City Clerk. Yeot: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Spockmon that the letter from the Thornopplo Arts Coun­ cil of Barry County requesting consideration by City Io lease the Fish Hatchery Building to them bo referred to the City Property Committee. Yoos: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spockmon, suppor­ ted by Gray, that the lefer and other correspondence from the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County bo received and placed on file and referred to the City Property Committee. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray that the letter from the Youth Council requesting permission to use Tydon Park for their Spring and Fall soccer program starling April 21 • Juno 7 ond Sept. 15 • Oct. 19. 1986 on Saturdays 8-2 p.m. and week­ day* 4 8 p.m. be approved under ■ho direction of the Director of Public Services, Michael KlovonIch. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Gray that the letter from John Barnett, Co-Chairman of the Hostings Sosquicentennlal Committee requesting the City to loan them funds from the Community Celebration account be referred to the Finance Com­ mittee. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Cusack that the Council toko the recommendation of the Prop­ erty Committee and remove the Elks Building at 121 N. Church St. and widen the alley to two lanes and that on ad for bids on the removal of said building with contractors receiving all material, -with the City having the right tc nccopt or refect all bids be approved. Yoos: All Absent. Nano. Carried. Ordinance 1197 reread ond sot for Public Hearing on March 24. 1966 at 7:45 p.m. Moved by Josperse. suppor­ ted by Cusock that Ordinance #198: on ordinance to amend the xoning provisions of the Has­ tings Clly Code Io provide for a definition of recreational vehicle and to further provide for regu­ lations governing the storage of recreational vehicles within the City of Hastings, be adopted. Yeos: Campbell. Cusack. Hemer­ ling. Gray, Josperse, Miller. Spockmon ond Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Josperse. supported by Miller that Ordinance #199. an amendment Io Article XV A-l Apartment District be adopted. Yeos: Walton. Spockmon, Miller. Josperse. Gray. Hemer­ Ung. Cusock ond Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Ordinance <200 read. An Ordi­ nance to regulate the posses­ sion of alcoholic liquor In open containers in public places In the City of Hostings, Michigan, set for a public hearing March 24. 1986 at 7:45 p.m. Moved by Josperse. supported by Walton that the minutes of the March 3. Planning Commis­ sion be received and placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Josperse. supported by Spockmon that the Council set a public hearing for March 24. 1986 at 7:45 for a facilities exemption certificate for Hos­ tings Reinforce Plastics as re­ commended by the Planning commission. ' Yeos: All 543-6821 ■ 630 W. Lawrence ■ Charlotte THE SHEAR PLACE Vickie McEwan - Stylist We Use A Recommend Redken Products Appointments 4 Walk-Ins Welcome 5432530 ■ 113 W. 'awrence Ave.- Charlotte Elks Golf League Sign-up now Elks Golf League last sign up date April 19 Come in w call the lodge. 945-5308 Absent, None. Corned. Moved by Josperse supported bY Cusock that the City Attor­ ney prepare an ordinance for ’be reiomrg of W. State St from A-0 to 6-2 os recommended by the Planning Commission °fter o public hearing held Yeos: All Absent, None. Carried. Councilman Cusock staled ’hoi the Knights of Columbus w'h hold their annual Tootsie Roll drive for retarded citizens March 21.22. & 23 Moved by Spockmon. suppor­ ted by Walton to approve the •rcnsler of $35 000 from Fed­ eral Revenue Shoring to Library Receiving Fund as budgeted. Yeos: Campbell. Cusack Hemerhng. Gray. Josperse. Miller. Spockmon and Wolton. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spockmon. suppor’•d by Miller to authorize the Chief ©I Police to purchase 3.000 gallons of gas to get him •a July 1. budget due to a bud­ fl*’ cut last year. Yeos: Walton. Spockmon. Miller. Josperse. Gray. Hemer­ ling. Cusock. Campbell. Absent; None. Carried Moved by Jospe rse. suppor­ ted by Cusack that the follow­ ing Judgments from the Michi­ gan Tax Tribunal be allowed Docket No. 93612. Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Johnson. 1308 N. Bolt­ wood. $31 13; Docket No. 93773. Mrs. Bernice M. Ollley. 1318 N. Boltwood. $33.12; Docket No. 9377), Marcello Finnegan, 13)6 N. Boltwood. $30.25; Docket No. 94395. Mary E. Poyne. 13)4 N. Bollwood. $30.04; Docket No. 94067. Lena Ropport. 3)0 E. Woodlawn. $30.14. Docket No. 93784. Don H. 8 Shirley O. Bryan. 1306 N. Boltwood. $33.19; Docket No. 93525. Vernon A. Horbm. 404 E. Marshall. $18.22 Yeos; Compbell. Cusock. Hemerling. Gray. Josperse. Miller. Spockmon ond Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, suppor­ ted by Gray that the police re­ port for February be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, suppor­ ted by Hemerling to adjourn al 8:45 p.m. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Read ond approved: William R. Cook. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (3-27) For Weekend advertising... Use THE HASTINGS BANNER - NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP now accepting blds for new Township Hall. Plans and specifications may be obtained from Supervisor, by appointment. Phone 623-8774. Bids must be turned In to Shirley fl. Case. Clerk, 1061 W. Brogan Rd., by April 11th, 4:00 p.m. No bids will be accepted after that date and time. Bids will be opened at the Township Meeting held April 14th, 7:30 p.m. Hope Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids. RICHARD I. BAKER, Supervisor, Hope Township SERVICE DIRECTORY LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARKY CLEANERS Study questions wisdom of tax abatements By Mary Warner and The Associated Press The state should restrict local govern­ ments' authority to grant property tax breaks to business in an attempt to keep companies from playing one city off against another, a state lawmaker says. Meanwhile, experts from a private research organization said recently that such tax breaks offered by Michigan com­ munities are of questionable value in promoting economic development. State Rep. Michael Bennane, D-Detroit, said communities' ability to offer breaks should be limited to prevent "commercial blackmail - a business using one city’s promise of tax breaks to win a bigger promise from a neighboring city. Bennane said local officials are telling the Legislature: "Please take this thing (the state commercial tax abatement law) away from us because we can't say no... Please give us some way to control this.” Bennane criticized use of lax abatements for such businesses as fast-food franchises, which he said would probably be built anyway. He has chaired a House ad hoc committee on tax abatement. The state Commerical Redevelopment Act expired Dec. 31, and a bill to renew it was in a House-Senate con­ ference committee. « Bennane said he would like to see the Commercial Redevelopment Act restricted to downtowns and distressed urban areas. "I don’t want it used in the small city to build a strip mall out on a freeway," he said. Dave Jasperse, Hastings Planning Commission Chairman, says only two tax abatements are inforce locally that he knows of - one for Hastings Reinforced Plastics, and one for the commercial building housing the Hastings State Police team. The city council Monday approved a fiveyear abatement on $82,450 in personal property for Hastings Reinforced Plastics. A special industrial development district was approved at a prior council meeting so that the abatement could be applied for. Jasperse said “I think tax abatements, when they’re used to endure somebody to build or expand their business, are good. It may well be that tax abatements have gone further than the intent of the original legislation. I don't think they’ve gone too far in Hastings." As for any “commercial blackmail,” Jasperse says “that certainly hasn’t hap­ pened here." Private experts said such tax breaks may play little part in spurring economic development anyway. "A significant amount of commercial and industrial development occurs in Michigan each year without the benefit of (tax) Abatement," said Bernard Kost, senior research associate with the Citizens "Quollty Dry Cleaning for ov.r 30 yuor," 321S. Niehi»an. Huthp Research Council of Michigan. He and Bennane appeared before the Michigan Tax Information Council, a non­ partisan group that studies tax issues. Kost said there is little relationship between tax abatements and the size of local tax bases. A study Kost conducted on tax abatements and economic development in Michigan showed most successful communities "did not rely on tax abatements to achieve high (development) growth," he said. Michigan law authorizes a variety of tax breaks for business, including the Plant Rehabilitation and Industrial Development District Act of 1974 and the Commercial Redevelopment Act of 1978. The two laws permit local governments to exempt new or replacement industry or commercial businesses from property taxes for up to 12 years. Robert Queller, executive director of the Citizens Research Council, said that from 1974 to 1984, about 5,500 abatement cer­ tificates were issued in Michigan. “It’s a major program," he said. He said the abatements cost government $155 million in net lost revenues in 1984 alone. But he agreed experts couldn't determine how much abatements influence economic development. County to sell bonds for delinquent fund The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners decided Tuesday to issue bonds up to a maximum $3,550,000 for the delinquent tax fund. James K. White, a bonding attorney from Grand Rapids, recommended that the board proceed with the sale which aliows govern­ mental units and schools to receive 100­ percent of the taxes due them in a given year Last year the county bonded for $3 million for its delinquent tax fund. White noted that "the municipal bond industry has been in an uproar because of tax changes that effect the rules of tax exempt bonds.” A federal bill in December had indicated that there would be rules with restrictions on the way cointies can invest their money, he said. However, White, said he had “good news today because the retroactive date for genera] municipal bonds had been eliminated...“I hope it stays that way." Th* HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)848-805-. PkmMMZU ADS OKU: 7-530 MM.-Fri.Sit >-1:30 [ CAR & TRUCK REPAIR indras W BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES EXCELLENT INCOME for part-time home assembly work. For infor. call 312-741­ 8400 Ext. 1677. AUTOMOTIVf SALE: 1979 * ton Ford pickup. New tires, shocks. 3 speed with overdrive. Body good. $1,975. 765-5146. (3-25) FOR 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sima Naurs: Monday 8 to 8. Tu»sday-Fridoy B to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY IljS] SERVICE PARTS ^J| CHE1M MTMS MIT1 NT1VM Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Lyle L Thomas Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers Dictation Equipment Typewriters All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Form • Business • Group Health • Mobile Home • Retirement • Personal Belongings • Life • Rental Property Home • Motorcycle Auto S'"C7|MJOHN, PAVE...or 94S-3412 ’ FOR SALE: 1984 GMC ton pickup. Excellent condition. Paint protection, overload spring. One owner $6,800. Call after 3 p.m. 945-3755. ’<4 HORIZON.dark, metallic grey, 33,800 miles, new car condition, $4250. Will sell immediately. Call 945-5975 after 5 p.m. (4-1) fOR SAIf MISC. HUNDREDS OF REM­ I* ANTS dizes up to 30' on sale at Wright-Way Carpet V/arehouse, Ionia 616-527­ 2540. (3-25)_______________ HALF PRICE! Flashing arrow signs $299! Lighted, nan-arrow, $279! Nonlighted $229! Free letters! Only few hft. See locally. 1(800)423­ 0.63, anytime.___________ SALE PRICES ON QUALITY CARPET Dozens oJ rolls of Kanga and Jute on sale at Wright-Way Carpel Harehouse. Ionia 616-5272SW. (3-25)_______________ HUNDREDS OF ROLLS OF CARPET AND VINYL ONSALE at Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse. Ionia 616-527­ 2510. (3-25) FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Four wheel drive John Deere 7020 tractor with 7 bottom hydraulic reset plow. 6 row John Deere Maxemerge planter with monitor, 490 International 25 ft. disk, International 140 Farmail cultivating tractor, shields, cultivator and fertilizer box, 280 bushel gravity box with New Holland running gear, floation tires and fertilizer auger. 500 gallon sprayer with 40 ft. spray boom. All excellent condition will sell together or separate Phone 616-423-7831. (3-27) HEEP WANTED ESTABLISHED HARD­ WOOD FLOOR firm seeks energentic individual to train in all phases of services including installation, sanding and finishing hard wood floors. Call for ap­ pointment. 945-2480. (4-3) WANTED: experienced machinery proposal engineer. Apply Mr. Collins 616-948-9632 Bourn and Koch of Michigan. (3-27) MANAGER: Data center manager position available. Position involves super­ vision and management of a remote job entry operation for two banks. Required are strong management and supervisor skills obtained thru experience or education. Previous data processing and banking experience helpful but not required. Flexible hours required. Position is located in Middleville, MI. Pleasant working conditions, good benefits. Salaray com­ mensurate with qualifications. Please send resume and salary history to Carol Crawford, United Bank. 103 S. Main St., Wayland, MI 49348. E.O.E M.F.H.V. (3-27)__________ APPLICATIONS BEING TAKEN FOR EM­ PLOYMENT, EMT's and EMT specialist and paramedics at 21965 Bedford Rd., Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. RESPONSIBLE SECRETARY HELP wanted, flexible hours. Gun Lake area, send resume to Ad. No. Ill, c-o Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058. (4-3) ’ JOBS WANTED BABYSITTER: dependable and loving. Has own tran­ sportation, will set days or nights and weekends • your home or mine. Phone ISS­ UM. WANTED: Housecleaning apartments. offices. etc. Freeport-Hastings areas Call after 1 p.m. 76S-8112. (3- SfRWCfS FREE LANCE WRITER, reports, brochures, articles, business and personal by degreed experienced writer. Fees negotiable call Scott, 792-6583. (4-10) VOICE AND PIANO LESSONS: Janet Richards. Lessons at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hastings Phone 616-349-2351. (tfn) TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Weekly, semi­ weekly, monthly. We du homes, offices and windows. All workers are bonded. 945­ 9448. (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician, assistant. Call 945-9688. (tfn) CARPET AND NO WAX VINYL SALE at Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse, Ionia 616­ 527-2549. (3-2$) NOTICES WE HAVE ROOM FOR lady In our ambutory home in Lake Odeaaa on Sixth Ave 374-8123 FOR THE BEST BUYS IN CARPET AND VINYL atop In our huge warehouse at Wrlghl-Way Carpel Warehouse. Ionia llt-S27. 7S40. <3-2S> CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS T° 811 my wonderful friends, neighbors and relatives for their prayers cards, calls and gifts while I r88 back in Blodgett hospital. For the good care lhe doctors and nta-sea gave me and to Pastor Mary Curtis for her many calls and prayers. May God's blessings be upon one and Dorothy Cas telein IN MtMORIAM IN MEMORY OF ™ ■" loving memory of Duane White, who left us 12 years ago March 30. t»7. His family � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-04-03.pdf 3ab7bdda8cf6312e8f3c165e7afcadda PDF Text Text NEWS ...wrap with fitness study old Italy Band students are honored Page 8 Page 6 Page 9 Transcript sought In explosion case The defenae ellomey for • Hutingi num secured ot cxiumg a Cedar Creek Road mottle home eqiloaion that in­ jured eight peopir says be needs a preliminary esam transcript to proceed with He defease Attorney OiarkB Stiles says he can't mate any ootSeoa relevant to the case cnUl a transcript of the rreilmtnary exam of Dennis A. DeWitt is typed up DeWitt, a, of nm S. Jttlenon, Is alleged to have fired at the trailer with > aholgin late in the eveninc tt January t. One of the slugs severed a gaa line and resulted in an explosion that InJu-ed few civilians and four police officers investigating the shooting Stiles wss told at DeWitt's pretrial Friday that It would take at lesat another month tor the District Court reporter to prepare a transcript tor Stile* Suits Indicated prior to Friday’s pretrial that he might move to dismiss charges against DeWitt, citing lack of evidence. A Jury trial was eat for May i» but Stiles indicated that he may nuke motions in relation to ths case prior to that date, if he gets a copy of the transcript. Prosecutor appeals, wants murder charges reinstated by Mary Warner The Barry County prosecutor is seeking to have murder charges reinstated against the wife and former boyfriend of murder victim Ricky A. Goddard of Dowling. The dismissal of the charges against 33year-old Sharon Goddard and ex-boyfriend Richard Eckstein, 29, of Battie Creek is being appealed in Barry County Circuit Court The appeal was filed Friday by the Barry Comfy Prosecutor's Office. Prosecutors are seeking to prove that enough evidence was presented at Goddard and Eckstein’s preliminary examination to have them bound over to circuit court Twp. supervisor hurt on tractor Baltimore Township Supervisor Wayne Miller was hospitalised Sunday will) several fractured ribs after a tractor he was tfriving tipped over. Miller, M, of 4M E. Sager Rd., was spreading clover seed at 8:30 a.m. Sunday morning when the accident occurred. Miller’s tractor tire hit a woodchuck hole and began to roll over, his wife Mary Jane said. Miller jumped off the tractor and tried to keep it from tipping further. The back wheel of the tractor hit Miller, Mary Jane said. Miller was taken to Community Hospital in Battle Creek where he was listed in fnir condition Tuesday with (We fractured ribs and a cut on his left leg Three board seats up for re-election Nominating petitions will soon be due for the three seats on the Hastings Board of Education that wih be up for grabs this June in the annual school board election. Two of the seats will become open when the four-year terms expire for board members Larry Haywood and board president Diane Hoekstra. The third seat was created with the resignation of Richard Shaw last summer. Pat Endsley filled the seat at the time, but it is required that the seat be filled by ballot at the next offical school election. , Petitions, with at leas’ 20 valid signatures are due in the ad­ ministration office by 4 p.m. April 7. The election is slated for June 8th. Superintendent Carl Schoebel said no petitions have been turned in yet. AU candidates, even incumbents, are required to turn in a nominating petition Kimberly and will be arraigned in circuit court on those charges Friday. Prosecutors have not yet decided what they will base their appeal on. Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes said. The prosecution may argue that there was sufficient probable cause to bind the two over, she said. “We don't have to prove our case beyond a reasonable doubt in a preliminary exam," she said. "The level of proof (necessary' is substantially less. It's not even a prepon­ derance of the evidence or the substantia! likelihood — it's probable cause." In order to have the case bound over, she Continued, page 2 Judge serves notice on local hoodlums Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster served notice Friday on young roughs causing problems in downtown Hastings. The judge exceeded state sentencing guidelines and gave Hastings resident Matthew J. Salski. 20, six and two-thirds to 10 years in prison for obtaining money by false pretenses. Shuster said Salski has been one of those causing problems in the downtown area that include harrassment of people, assaults on various individuals, and destruction of downtown property. Dry conditions spark grass fires Firefighters have responded to a number of grass fires in the Barry County area in the past three weeks, many of which were caused by people burning trash in open barrets. Grief Roger Carta of the ' Hastings Fire Department said. ■ Carta said that his department and other fire departments in the county have refused to authorize biming permits in the past three weeks because of the high risk of fires. Unseasonably warm temperatures and the lack of rain lately have crested the adverse fire conditions, he said. Caris said people don’t realize it, but they could be liable for damages if they are found to have started a fire. All txrning barrels are required by state law to have small-mesh wire covers, he said. County residents are also required by law to obtain permission from their respective fire departments before they do any burning. Carta said a grass fire two weeks ago on Starr School Road was started by a burning barrel on Phillip Myers’ property, 2200 Starr School Rd. The fire traveled east, jumping across the road to vacant land, Caris said, but before it was halted some 44 acres had burned. March winds haven’t helped matters. Winds gusted up to 56 mph the day of the Starr School Road fire. Charges of first degree murder and con­ spiracy to commit murder for the Jan. 25 death of Goddard, Sharon's husband, were dismissed against the two March 12 after a preliminary exam in Barry County District Court. The judge ruled at that time that there was not sufficient admissible evidence linking the two to the crime. Also charged at that time was Norman H. Woodmansee, 47, of Dowling. The judge ruled that he could stand trial for Goddatd's murder, and he is due in circuit court Friday for a pretrial on the matter. Woodmansee is also charged with the murder of carnival worker Frederick E. Shuster said he hoped that word of his senten.*e “goes out on the street" as a deterrence to others engaging in such behavior. He said people should "be able to go out in the evening and not be placed in fear of being assaulted. Mi. Salski, you've participated in this type of condition, you and your hoodlums." Salski s lawyer David Tripp argued that Salski's record indicated only one misdemeanor conviction involving the Jefferson-State Street area where gangs of Hastings students picked for nationwide education study Karen Dull-Morgan, 28-year-old daughter ot Pete and Margie Dull of Hastings, grew up as a farm girt and thinks nothing of taking off coon hun­ ting or fishing. New lady firefighter ‘just one of the guys’ Five-foot-two, 125-pound Karen DullMorgan of 1409 E. State St.. Hastings, has biceps the size of watermelons. It's a good thing, because just a few weeks ago she iound herself lugging a 50-pound backpack of water around the fields near Starr School Road, helping to put out a raging grass fire. Karen is a new member of the Hastings Fire Department. She joined the department as a volunteer March 2, and is the first woman to be admitted into the volunteers’ ranks “I hate to sit down and compare just because she's the first woman in the department." Fire Chief Roger Caris said when asked his reaction to the department's addition of a female firefighter. "I've got no problems with it as long as she does the job. And I guess that was the feeling of everybody because they voted to accept her on the department." As one of 20 volunteers. Karen is required to do almost everything her male coun­ terparts do. including wearing airpacks, hauling hose and climbing ladders. The prospect of entering a burning house doesn't scare her. “I think you gotta disregard the danger. It’s a job to do." In fact, she says, hardly anything scares he?. "I'm not afraid to try anything at least once. I get something in my mind to do and then I go do it." "I’ve packed up several times and moved out of stale I've worked racetracks — Churchill Downs, Detroit Racecourse. Hazel Park Racetrack. Tampa Bay Downs. 1 galloped racehorses — exercised them." "I've always been on a farm and always loved horses. I managed a small thorough­ bred horse farm in Ocala, Fla. 1 worked at a horse farm near Grand Rapids. When I worked there I used to take a pick-up truck hooked to a six-horse "ooseneck trailer to Tulsa. Okla, and New Mexico to horse sales." And this, she says, from a woman who Really, you can’t treat her any different because she's a girl. Chief Caris 99 started out in 1976 with a one-year degree in "receptionist-typist and keypunch.” Karen is a 1975 graduate of Hastings High School who says she's always wanted to be a firefighter. "I like tlic dedication, the responsibility-I like being there when people need you.” Her experience at this point is limited to one class on "agricultural rescue", but she will be taking additional training on various aspects of firefighting. "A lot of it is hanefc-on training," she say5Karen has "made the truck” for several fire calls already. "It's hard work." she says of her initial reaction to her job. She is on cal! 24 hours a day. but isn't available during working hours. She works the afternoon shift at Hastings Aluminum, where she is a machine operator. And she is married — a bride of seven montlis — to Max Morgan, a machine repairman at Viking. Her husband is supportive of her new job. she said. "We both have to look at it that it's an individual thing." "Everybody thinks it’s great." she says of reaction to her new job. "People that know me figure I can handle it." "Really," Chief Caris said, "you can t treat her any different just because she's a girl " ' After all, he said, he just considers her "one of the guys," - generically speaking.of course. by Tim Smith Hastings High School has been chosen as one of 1,800 high schools across the United States to take part in nation-wide education study. Juniors from Hastings, along with sophomores and seniors who are 17 years old, will be asked to complete a survey of questions from an education group out of New Jersey during the middle part of April Bob VanderVeen, principal at the High School, said Hastings was chosen to com­ plete the study called the National Assessment of Educational Progress, through a random process. He said the school was contacted about the study last summer, and they agreed to take part in iL NAEP said in a letter sent to the parents of Hastings students that the schools and students are chosen through a random Continued, page 2 young men and women gather. That was for possession of an open intoxicant, Tripp said. “I think the court should reconsider its thinking that Mr. Salski was one of those causing problems." Shuster said Salski's record shows a "history of assaultive behavior” that justified the maximum sentence imposed. "Society is entitled to the maximum protection provided by the law,” he said. Salski also received two and two-thirds to four years for malicious destruction of a building. For the most part, the latter sentence will run concurrently to the false pretenses sentence. But Salski was already serving jail time for stealing Latteries from a construction site and that one-year sentence will have to be added on to Salski's prison time, the judge ruled. Because Salski is under 21, he won’t be sent immediately to Jackson State Penitentiary, according to probation officer Steve Werdon. Salski will go to Riverside Correctional Facility in Ionia. He will be classified ac­ cording to the danger he presents to society and from there sent to another correctional facility, which could or could not be Jackson, Werdon said. Sobriety checklanes could hurt local law enforcement, Rep. Bob Bender says by Mary Warner and The Associated Press A proposal to allow police to stop motorists at certain checkpoints to see if they should be tested for drunk driving is going to have to pass the close scrutiny of state legislators, State Rep. Robert Bender, (R-Middleville), said recently. Responding to recent moves In the state legislature to block such checklanes, Bender said he would be in favor of limited use of checklanes, but not before such issues as who will man the checklanes, when will they be manned, and who will pick up the tab for them are worked out. Bender said he is concerned about the manpower it will take to run the checklanes and how the checklanes will affect other police agencies, which might be required to help the Michigan State Police man them. “They (the checklanes) might detract from regular law enforcement activities," Bender said. Bender said any reservations he might have on the checklanes are not based on the "violation of civil rights argument." “I don't see them as a violation of human rights any more than the seatbelt law, which I supported," he said. "There isn’t any question but what drunk driving is a major problem," he said. Legislators have introduced a couple of separate bills that would stop the checklanes. The panel of the House Appropriations Committee that reviews and writes the Department of State Police budget adopted a provision that would prohibit the agency from spending any of its 1987 budget on a checklane problem. Rep. John Maynard, D-St. Clair Shore and chairman of the subcommittee, said the provision would prevent state police from spending any of the $15.96 million proposed for the department for checklanes in the Polls shows growing statewide support for sobriety check lanes by Mary Warner and The Associated Press A proposal to set up sobriety checklanes on Michigan roads got a strong endorsement in Detroit, but mixed reviews statewide, according to a poll published recently. The copyright poll, published in The Detroit News, showed that 53 percent of the people questioned statewide sup­ ported the idea, 45 percent of them were against it and two percent were un­ decided. . But that portion of the poll had a four percentage point error raar®*”’ meaning that those in favor of using the lanes could have ranged from 49 per­ cent to 57 percent. . According to the poll conducted by the Institute tor Social Research at the University of Michigan, respondents in Detroit backed the idea by a 89 percent to 30 percent margin. One percent was undecided. . Without the error rate factored in, the poll showed that 56 percent of the respondents in Detroit suburbs were against the lanes while 42 percent of them were for them. The others had no opinion, the poll said. The figures, without the error rate worked in, for areas outside the Detroit metropolitan area were the same as the statewide figures — 53 percent in favor and 45 percent opposed. The poll questioned 668 people older than 18 years, chosen from all Michigan households with telephones. The questioning was conducted between Feb 14 and March 3. fiscal year that begins Oct 1. It wouldn’t actually han the checklanes, but would stop state police from using their budget to finance them. The budget bill must be approved by the subcommittee and the full committee before it reaches the House floor Rep. Rick Sitz, D-Taylor, has sponsored a separate bill that would ban checklanes in Michigan. He says he will continue to push his legislation and will even take the matter to court to block the program, if necessary. Gov. James Blanchard called for checklanes in his State of the State message last January. He said legislation wasn't necessary, and that he would issue an executive order to implement the program. State police currently are working on a pilot project to be tested in several counties, probably in early spring. Lawrence Glazer, Blanchard's legal ad­ viser. said current law provides the authority to operate checklanes. He a»so noted the subcommittee's action won't affect this year's pilot program. “There's a great deal of reaction going on based on apprehension, fear and misin­ formation. A lot of this apprehension will disappear when the misinformation is replaced by information," Glazer said, adding that slate police and Blanchard aides will be meeting with lawmakers to try to quell some of the opposition. Under the proposed program, police would stopall motorists driving through designated checkpoints to look for signs of intoxication. Most people would be allowed to pass through, but drivers believed to be impaired could be asked to take a breath lest or coordination tests. Checklanes would be operated late al night at spots uhre statistics show most alcoholrelated accidents occur Critics contend checklanes are intrusive and violate civil rights. Supporters say thay deter drunken driving by encouraging people to stay off the roads when they've been drinking. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 3,1986 Psychiatric exam requested for suspect Hastings resident Douglas D. Warner, 25, will receive al least two psychiatric evaluations prior to his trial on charges of attempted murder. Warner, of 5582 Henry Road, is accused of firing at his younger brother Louis with a shotgun during an argument the two were having. A request made by Warner’s lawyer David Tripp for funds for an independent psychiatric evaluation of Warner was granted by Judge Richard M. Shuster of Barry County Circuit Court Friday. Shuster also ordered an exam by the Center for Forensic Psychiatry. The dual exams were ordered after Dale A. Crowley, chief assistant prosecuting at­ torney. said Tripp's request was out of order unless Tripp registered an official insanity defense. If such a defense had been filed, Crowley said, then the court should order the suspect to be sent to the Forensic Center for the evaluation. "We’ve run into this before with the prosecutor's office," Tripp told the court. Tripp said his client's sanity or insanity wasn't the question, but rather whether his client had the “mental ability to form the intent to commit the crime”. Both exams were ordered and the judge set another pretrial for the case May 23. In other court action. Gary C. Jones, 25, of Apt. IA. Parkview. Big Rapids, was sen­ tenced to 34 to 10 years in prison for the burglary of a home on South Crooked Lake Drive in Prairieville Township February 6. Jones' attorney, David Tripp, asked that Jones be given no more prison time than his accomplice In the crime, James F. Emsberger of Battle Creek. Emsberger was sentenced March 21 to a minimum of 24 years in prison for the break-in. The judge took into account Jones’ previous criminal record when setting sentence, he said. Gregory J Brochue, 32, of Lot 1, U Drive, Hastings, was sentenced to 20 to 30 months in prison for the attempted carrying of a concealed weapon. Judge Shuster exceeded state sentencing guidelines, which recommended from 0-12 months, because Brochue "has three felonies and nine misdemeanors." Brochue is an habitual offender whose Legal Notice South Jefferson Street News EVENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Spring Shopping - Stroll down South Jefferson Street and see the flowers In bloom, the buds on the trees and the smiles in our stores. We have everything you need to celebrate the coming of spring and Invite you to visit the street this week. National Humor Month - April - Bring us an original funny story this week and we will trade you a $2.00 gift certificate. Publicity Stunt Week ■ April 1-7. Bring us your suggestion for a publicity stunt we could use to draw attention to South Jefferson Street and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. If we like your suggestion and use It, we will give you a $20.00 gift certificate. Teter Day - April 7 - Bring us a sweet .potato pie this week and we will trade you a~$5.00 gift certificate. The Barry County Cancer Fund Drive Is during April. Your support, by both working and giving, Is much needed and appreciated. Sally Rand’s Birthday - April 3. Do a fan dance at Bosley's this week and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. Prairie Dog Chill Cookoff and World Championship of Pickled Quail-egg Eating - April 5^. How anybody could make chill out of a cute prairie dog or get a quail pickled so they could eat its eggs Is beyond us, but we have heard they do strange things in Texas. Mule Day - April 4. Ride a mule down South Jefferson this week and we will give you a $5.00 gift certificate. John Burroughs' Birthday - April 3. (--------------------AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Little Bucky is having a sale this week to celebrate his holiday, April Fools Day (April 1). The Buck Is no fool when it comes to picking the bargains he features each week and he Is not fool­ ing around when he invites you to shop his weekly ad in The Reminder. Take advantage of our Photo Special (a second set of prints free) by develop­ ing your Easter pictures at Bosley's this week. See our Bucky ad for details. Our Sentiment Shop features a new line of cards called “In Touch" from Ameri­ can Greetings. Stop in and browse our card selection. Bonne Bell 10*0*6 Lotion and Musk Cologne are on sale in our Fragrance Aisle at a special price this week. Eva Chaffee was the winner of our Annual “Big Bunny Drawing”. Your entries resulted in a donation of $20.00 to the Senior Class Hunger Fund. The best decorated Easter egg was brought in by Stacy Larke. Thanks to all who entered and to those who re­ cited a Robert Frost poem for us last week. Park in the free lot behind Bosley’s or Park Free on South Jefferson Street (get free “Gobbler Food" at Bosley s) and shop Downtown Hastings. NOTICE OF MOrrGAGE FOMECLOSURESALE Default having been made in the condition* of a certain mort­ gage. made the 13th day of July. 1976. executed by GARY F. FASSETT and GWENDOLYN M. FASSETT. husband and wife, at Mortgagor, to HASTINGS CITY BANK, a Michigan Banking Cor­ poration. doing business at Has­ ting*. Michigan, a* Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on July 14. 1976. in Liber 227 of mortgages, on page 88. on which mortgage there >s claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice Thirty-seven Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-one and 75/100 ($37,921.75) Dollars for princi­ pal and interest. Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirteen and 76/100 ($4,613.76) Dollars tn delinquent property taxes and Three Thou­ sand Seven Hundred Sixty-three and 00/100 (S3.763.00) Dollar* In Insurance premiums paid by mortgagee, for a total of Fortysix Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-eight and 51/100 ($46,298.51) Dollars, no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any port ol the debt, secured by so>d mortgage, and the power of sale in said mortgage contained having be­ come operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on April 8. 1986. al 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, at the front door of the Courthouse in the City of Hosting*, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mort­ gage. together with interest thereon at ten per cent (10%) per annum, and a* otherwise specified in said mortgage, to­ gether with the legal cost* and charges of sale, including the attorney fees a* provided by low and in said mortgage, the lands and premise* in said mortgage mentioned and described o* follow*, to-wil: The North one half ol the West 312 feet of the Northeast one quarter of the Southeast one quarter Section 14. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. EXCEPT there­ from a parcel 150 feet East and West by 264.5 feet North and South out of the Northeast cor­ ner thereof. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan. The sold premises being also described as follows: The West 312 feet of the North one quar­ ter of the East one half of the Southeast one quarter of Sec­ tion 14. EXCEPTING THEREFROM a parcel of land 150 feet East ond West by 264.5 feet North ond South out of the Northeast cor­ ner thereof, oil in Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Town­ ship. Barry County. Michigan. Subject to all conditions, re­ striction* ond easements of re­ cord. The length of redemption per­ iod under M.S.A. Section 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Section 600.3240 is six (6) months. Dated: March 5. 1986 James H. Fisher (P26437) Atty, for Hastings City Bonk 607 North Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 (4-3) Jeffrey C. Main. 353 S. Main St.. Clarksville, was arraigned March 26 on charges of violating probation Main pleaded guilty and will be sentenced April 11 A pretrial was held March 26 for William H. Wiersema HI. 21. of Middleville. Wiersema is accused of having sexual relations with a six-year-old girl. A psychiatric examination of the suspect was ordered and a May 19 trial dale set. Plea for early release denied to Middleville man A bid by Ralph M. Blocksma, 39, of C-178 Barlow Lake, Middleville, for an early end to his jail confinement on a sexual assault conviction has been denied by Barry County­ Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Schuster. Blocksma’s attorney Jim Fisher told the court Friday that Blocksma is "well along in his rehabilitation." Blocksma has been a "model prisoner in jail." and an "excellent role model in group therapy sessions," Fisher said. Fisher said that arrangements had been made for Blocksma to work for his old em­ ployer while in jail. Blocksma was assigned an area outside of his company’s normal sales territory, Fisher said. "To his (Blocksma’s) credit, he’s made something of it,’’ Fisher said. "He's done an excellent job of sales. The last time I talked with Ralph, he said he was at least getting near the point where he can make his financial obligations." Blocksma has spent approximately three months in Barry County Jail He was sen­ tenced January 3 to 12 months in jail and five years' probation for the September, 1984 sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl. Blocksma told the court Friday “I would like to go home. I would like to get back in the mainstream.’’ “My life has been put on hold." he said. “Everyone in the family has been put on hold because of this situation." In denying the motion to amend Blocksma’s sentence. Judge Shuster told Blocksma that while Blocksma had taken some "dramatic steps forward," in his treatment for alcoholism, those steps must be shown to be "cast in concrete." Too often. Shuster said, the reformed alcoholic will test himself to see if he can be a social drinker “and the whole thing falls apart again." Among the considerations Shuster took into account in making his decision, he said, was “the requirement that there can be no safe society without law and there can be no effective law without punishment." Transit “one of best in recovering expenses” The Barry County Transit is "one of the Barry County Transit is now completing best in recovering expenses in the state," the same routes for the three agencies plus said County Commissioner Rae M. Hoare at serving substantially more clients with only last week's board meeting. four vehicles for $120,000. » "I feel we have done remarkably well," Barry County Transit’s expenses totaled Hoare told the board. 1225,000 last year and included the running of She presented a fact sheet about the county­ five to six vehicles 13-hoirs per day, fivetransit that is to be distributed to lawmakers days per week serving the entire population who might be considering cuts in tran­ of Barry County vs. the previous systems sportation funding and to others. running only five-hours per day and serving The fact sheet points out that prior to the only special clients, according to the fact formation of Barry County Transit on sheet February 1, 1982, several Qrgjmiwtions such •Therefore, by consolidation Barry County as Barry County Mental Health, E.B.t. «nd lias reduced its transportation cost by $75,000 the county Commission on Aging were and increased itsserviceand ridership manyproviding their own transportation with a many times over,” the report said. total of 10-buses at a cost of approximately Currently the annua) ridership is 51,000 $300,000 per year (including administration, and the transit service has seven-buses. It is maintenance, drivers' wages and fringes, funded by state and federal gasoline taxes etc. and by fares. Murder appeal, continued... said, the prosecution only has to prove that "there’s probable cause that a crime has been committed and probable cause that the defendant committed the crime." Other arguments may come into play in the appeal, she said, such as whether testimony by witness Carol Straubel, Woodmansee's former live-in companion, should have been admitted as evidence against Sharon Goddard and Eckstein. The district court judge ruled that Straubel's testimony was hearsay as applied to Sharon Goddrrd and Eckstein, and could not be used to prove a conspiracy to kill Rick Goddard existed between them and Wood­ mansee. Hughes said that little case law was available dealing with co-consplrator hearsay rules. "We’re going to take a look at the tran­ script (of the preliminary exam) and decide which legal arguments to-make on the ap­ peal." Prosecutors had 21 days from March 13 to file an appeal. They have 28 days from last Friday to file the preliminary exam tran­ script with the circuit court. Twenty-one days after the transcript is filed, the prosecution must file a brief outlining its arguments. Then it will be scheduled for argument in front of Judge Hudson E. Deming, who has been assigned the appeal. "The court can take as little or as long as it wants to decide the issues," Hughes said. Hughes said she did not know whether her office would want to take the appeal as fares the Michigan Supreme Court,-jif .necessary "I don't know bow likely or-Unlikely it g without looking at the transcript and seeing how the issues come across. Certainly if we win at any level, then the other side (the defense) will be appealing the next level." This is the first time since Hughes took over as prosecutor that a preliminary exam decision has been appealed, she said, sllhough her office has taken exception to other district court rulings and appealed them. Such an appeal is "not commonplace", she aid. but "not unusual". Hughes said she did a number of such qjpeals when working as a prosecutor in Kalamazoo, and in fact the first appeal she ever wrote was the appeal of a preliminary exam decision. An appeals court eventually reinstated charges, she said. Members of Rick Goddard’s family are ■very glad" of the appeal, according to Kim rrantham, cousin of the murder victim. The father of Rick Goddard, John God­ dard. indicated to reporters after the preliminary exam that he was not happy with the decision to dismiss charges and said then he would seek further action from prosecutors. According to Jerry Harmon, the murder victim's uncle, the murder and the events following it have been very difficult for the Goddard family. "They're doing as well as can be expected at this time," Trantham said. "Nothing has really been resolved. It's not over. It's far from being over. There’s pieces still missing.” Neither Eckstein’s or Sharon Goddard’s attorneys were available for comment on the appeal. Mrs. Goddard did not wish to comment, referring questions instead to her attorney. Hastings students, continued... <------- - ------------- ' QUOTE: “Time does not become sacred to us until we have lived it. ~ Jot,n Burroughs PARK FREE MM “previous prison term failed". Shuster said. Shuster required that Brochue receive mental health counseling while in prison The court also arraigned Glenn D. Re^ 26. of Marsh Road, Orangeville, for violation of probation. Reed was on probation for attempted malicious destruction of a building. Reed pleaded not guilty to the charge. An April 11 trial date was set. . Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners ol t«mind«r I Borm*/1 (616) 945-9554 process similar to those used by national public opinion polls. The group said that 130,000 students nation­ wide would take part in the study. VanderVeen, however, is unsure howmany students from Hastings will be in­ eluded in the study. "At first they said they wanted to survey all our juniors and 17-year-olds. then when we told what facilities that we had available they changed their mind. So we have to wait until they come in and decided once they see what we ha’’e," he said. Vanderveen cautioned that the results from individual students and the schod would not be made public, but only th overall findings of the study. The NEAP also stated that the study is nnt like the ACT or SAT test which give results to the students and measure scores. 0 "We are totally different. We are just means to give data on a national scale w* provide a snapshot, if you will, of the nations students at one particular lime," Kent Ash­ worth, a spokesman for the NEAP said. Hastings has also made the parents of the students eligible for the study aware through . letter sent home. The letter staled the pirpose of the study and explained how it was done. The purpose of the test is to gather data on stills, attitudes and knowledge of the <ujdents in areas such as reading, math, science and computer competence along w^th U.S. History and Western Literature. The study is administered by the center for ■he Assessment of Educational Progress, •mis non profit organization is funded by the ns Department of Education, and has been Line this kind of work for the past 17 years. No information was made availabe on the per ol schools invovled in the study from Michigan- Tammy Galbreath Student gets presidential message There is at least one student at the Jr. High in Hastings who has gained a new meaning to the phrase "Presidental Address". Tammy Galbreath, a 7th-grader at Hastings Jr. High, recieved a personal letter from U.S. President Ronald Reagan. The letter is in response to a message Tammy sent the president expressing grief over the shuttle disaster of The Challenger, where seven crew members, including teacher Christa McAuliffe died in the fatal explosion. Tammy said she wrote the President because she was "very upset” over the explosion and astronauts death.’ Tammy wrote to Kcagan on February 1, and wasn't sure if she would gel a response, but when the letter came, she was shocked. In his letter, Reagan thanked Tammy for sharing her thoughts and expressed sad ness over the loss. He also suggested that the best way to honor Christa and other crew members "is to work hard in school anJ in your community so that someday you (students) will reach goals and dreams as she wished you would." Tammy, 13, and her parents Norman and Pat Galbreath live at C-62 Island Court Middle Lake. Jail reform ‘tough on crime’, Sheriff Wood says Barry County Sheriff David O. Wood an­ nounced strong support recently for the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association’s (MSA) fourpoint legislative proposal to strengthen the stale-county partnership against crime. Sheriff Wood said the proposal, introduced at a March 19 news conference in Lansing, aims to reform the state corrections and county jail systems by sharing $55 million in slate resources to improve corrections at the local level. Created by the association's bi-partisan Jail-Corrections Advisory Committee, the proposal outlines four goals: -Obtain slate reimbursement to counties for housing felons, estimated to be $25 million annually. -Establish a $30 million fund to assist counties in obtaining compliance to jail standards or for initiating programs or construction. -Repeal of Michigan Department of Corrections' authority over jails (by mutual agreement). -Increase the maximum jail sentence from one year to two years and tie it to a community corrections fund Current Department of Corrections' figures (1984) indicate that approximately 3,300 inmates (41 percent) in the state's prison population have been sentenced to terms of two years or less. The legislative proposal, if implemented, would divert many of these inmates into the new system. Sheriff Wood said the proposal made good sense for the people in his county. “It's tough on crime, it makes efficient use of state and county resources, and it's very cost effective," he said. Members of the MSA Jail-Corrections Advisory Commiteee are Zavislak, MSA President and Macomb County Sheriff William Hackel and Sheriffs Thomas Ed­ monds. Kalamazoo County ; Gerald Hicks, Biological station offers free open house to teachers Educators will have the chance to explore Kellogg Biological Station's facilities and educational opportunities at a Teacher's Open House held Saturday. April 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is free to teachers who pre­ register. Guided tours will leave the Manor House by bus at 9 a.m.. 10:30 a.m.. and 2:30 p.m. to visit the station. While on the tour, teachers will learn about the 730 acre experimental forest, the modem computerized dairy, the Farm Learning Center and Bird Sanctuary­ Lunch will be available for pre-registered guests. For a registration form, call the Kellogg Biological Station Extension Office at 616-671-4485 Hillsdale County; Larry Leveille, Mackinac County; Ron Schebil, Washtenaw County; and Thomas McKeever, Wexford County. The four-point legislative proposal was researched and drafted by the MSA Jail­ Lock-up Resource Center. Peace Circle to study war tax resistance Al its April 7 meeting the Barry County Peace Circle will study the history of war tax resistance. The slide show "More Than a Paycheck" will give information on the federal budget and the personal experiences of several war tax residents. A large part of the federal budget goes to the military to build more nuclear weapons and to support intervention in Central America. Through "MoreThan A Paycheck” and through study and discussion, we will share the experience and hope of people working to change those priorities ard to make a better world. We will learn the reasons people refuse to pay taxes that fund war, the methods of resistance they choose, the consequences of their actions, and how resisted tax dollars are re-directed to fund peace. The study will be presented in a non­ directive manner, allowing us to think about what we are buying with our tax dollars and to search for alternatives to the arms race. The meeting will be April 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North Street, Hastings. Whites attend photo convention in K’zoo Steve White and his wife Cindy recently attended the 1986 P.P. of M. Convention held al the Kalamazoo Hilton. The convention offered many sessions in state of the art professional techniques and exciting new ideas. It also featured the 44th Annual Professional Photographers of Michigan print competition in which Steve received recognition of three prints, one of which received an award of merit. T-K superintendent gets ‘excellent rating CeTXrp«PtKfU°“ Superintendent Gerald Page has been commended by the TK board of education for an "excellent lob" as part of his annual evaluation ' ..J?1 also °PProv«1 a M.ooo pay in. I9M. w ill bring his salary to S53.000 per year. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 3,1986 - Page 3 Vandals steal camp locks Ai»?lda,is,n has struck again at Camp y*8°nquln kJ] jVes made °ff with the padlocks to all the Minkt'®3’ hooper Michael Haskamp of the rcpurlfan Stale Police Hastings Team VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL: incident occurred sometime between trrJ^ 24 and March 31 • Haskamp said. The vandaHsm is becoming a .. mmon occurrence at the camp this time of the year. K Who pays? We do! said the YMCA is spending between r™ and $600 a year to repair damage done during the spring and summer m onths. iJ^Skampsa^d the vandals either broke the oc« on the buildings, or used a key. There atThSOnie dama8e done to some of the doors the camp, and a screen and a window were oroken. Two rafts were untied from their he°said^S t0 °n A*®0D^u’r' ^a*ce> twoweeks'6 °f 'he B0°k5 con,esl ,ook place al bo,h Northeastern and Central Elementary Schools during the past Central, N’Eastern Schools hold ‘Battle of the Books’ contests Two Elementary schools in Hastings wound up a three month Battle of the Books contest this week and last week, with final team competitions in front of the school. Central, which has done the contest for the past three years, completed it’s contest Tuesday. Northeastern, in its first year in the program, completed the contest last week. At both schools, the contest pits the students to read 25 books during a three month period. Those that are interested form teams of three people and compete with the other teams at answering comprhensive questions about the books. Fourth, fifth and sixth graders at the schools team up to face off for the cham­ pionship. At Northeastern School there were 12 teams of three students. The teams com­ peted in noon-time competition for eight days before the championship event. The final showdown saw Jenny VanAnn, a fourth grader; Stacey Trumbell, a sixth grader and Kathy Vos a fifth grader win the title. Teacher Alice Gergen was the organizer of the event. The contest at Central school had 16 teams particiate in the contest. But there were 70 students altogether who participated in other related events such as a costume party, discussion sessions and noon-time games It isn't easy to be a good Samaritan these days, Hastings physician Dr. Jack Brown found out last Sunday. Dr. Brown was traveling south on Mathison Road around 8:25 pm. when he was stopped by a woman in the road who said she needed help, Lt. Richard Zimmerman of the Michigan State Police Hastings Team reported. The woman was carrying a baby and told Dr. Brown she was trying to get away from her husband, Zimmerman said. ”He wai going to give her a ride when a subject in another vehicle rammed into the front of Brown's vehicle," Zimmerman said. Will State Police crackdown cause you to use seatbelts? Ben Collige. Bellevue — We bought a sports car in 1959. With that we had to wear seatbelts, so it just became a habit. I think (increased enforcement) is good. I can t see where the law has helped our insurance any. though. They keep telling us how many lives have been saved but our premiums haven t come down. I think some of these insurance companies take advantage of people. Nancy Richardson. Hastings — I think >>'» good (that enforcement is being stepped up). I’ve seen too many kids (riding in cars) not wearing seat belts right in town. It seems like they (the police) should be able to (enforce the seat belt law) without having to stop them for something else ‘another violation). If they (parent drivers) have to stop fast, the parents will wish lheir kids had been wearing seat belts. What we haven’t seen has been concrete action. The Senate and the House have yet to form a conference committee to work out the dif­ ferences between their bills. While the legislators grapple with their differences, insurance companies are winning approval for huge rate increases. One com­ pany received a hike of 70 percent and a second company was granted a 49 percent increase. In approving the rate hikes, the insurance commissioner said that they were justified by the financial status of the companies. While Nancy Richardson respiratory therapist at Blodgett and he told me about a film he had seen to show the difference (in an accident) between wearing and not wearing seat belts — especially a mother holding a baby. At 25 mph, the im­ pact is doubled without seat belts, so restrictiveness is vital. I really hope they (the police) crack down (on enforcement of the seat belt law) whether its impending on (individual) rights, like some people say, it's for their own safety. W. Marsh. Hastings — I don't think they should give any tickets. 1 think it (the law) should be voted on by the people instead of just put into law. My husband and I saw a car burn up. They couldn’t get the people out because of their seatbelts. 1 don't think airbags work either. They scare people I think they should tend to the senior citizens instead of worrying about seatbelts. I don’t think they (the legislature) are doing senior citizens any good. Douglas Oles. Lowell — I’ll wear it — I wear it anyway. But it’s a hassle. With a baby in the back seat, you’ve got to get out of your seal to help her and then if you’re pulled over the)’ give you a ticket I think it takes the freedom of the people away. Also, a friend of mine was ir a car accident. If he’d had a seatbelt on he wouldn’t have been able to get down as far. The officer even told him if he’d had a seatbelt on he would have died the legislators grapple with their differences doctors Court building rifled for stamps Police are offering a $100 reward for in­ formation leading to the arrest of the person or persons who broke into the Courts and Law Building in Hastings sometime Tuesday night and took $500 in stamps. The building houses the Barry County District and Probate courts and the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office, among other things. Zimmerman said the subject, who turned Thieves gained entry into the building by out to be the runaway woman’s husband, breaking a window on the south side and then rammed Brown’s car with his car at least proceeded to break into "almost if not all” of three times, causing "considerable damage’’ the building’s offices. Chief Mark Steinfort of to Brown’s vehicle. the Hastings City Police said. The subject. Robert H. Simmons, 21, of 219 Damage was done to some of the office W. Oakland, Lansing, was arrested and later doors when the thief or thieves broke the arraigned on a charge of felonious assault trim so they could slip the locks, Steinfort A preliminary exam on the matter will be said. held in Barry County District Court April 9. Some of the desk di ewers where stamps were taken were pryed open, he said. Steinfort said the stamps didn’t appear to be of any value to the thieves, who may or may not be able to turn them into the post office for a refund — but they would risk detection if they did so, he said. The offices and courtroom of the 56th District Court are located in the basement of Barp' County has 699-mobile home sites in the building. Probate Court and its Juvenile I! designated mobile home parks, according Court division and the prosecutor’s office are to the annual report compiled by the Ens housed on the main floor, and other count) vironmcntal Health Services Division of th®\. .offices, such as the Drain Commissioner and Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Barry County Substance Abuse offices, are The largest mobile home park in the located on the third floor. county is Mead 0 Acres in Nashville with 235 sites. Others are Algonquin Lake Trailer Park which has 21-mobile home sites; Baltimore Terrace Park with 62 sites; Barry’s Resort, 50; Carlton Center, 78; Circle Inn Trailer Park, 40; Dunlops Orchard Park, 26; Lakeside Mobile Home Park, 46; Shady Shores, 117; Villa Vista, 14; and Sweetland's Mobile Home, 10. Nearby Eaton County has 1,110-mobile home park sites with the largest park, Windsor Estates, having 430 of the tho« sites. malpractice insurance companies are getting out of Michigan because Central had one student Brian Sherry, who read all 25 books and was a member of the winning team. The other two members of Sherry’s winning threesome were Tony Snow and Shayne Horan — all fifth graders. Audrey Renner, was the teacher­ coordinator. by 20 or 25 percent or more. The cost of having a baby is approaching the cost of a new car. While the legislators grapple with their differences, Four-year-old Nicole Lettinga, of 114 129th Ave., Wayland, escaped serious injury March 23 when she was struck by a truck driven by her father Randall. State Police from the Hastings Team report that Ranaall Lettinga was backing up his truck in the driveway of his father’s home on Patterson Road at 7:30 p.m. when "be heard a loud thump and a scream.” Lettinga stopped his vehicle and found his daughter underneath the right front tire, police said. When Lettinga removed the youngster from beneath the car, police said, she complained of pain in her right knee An ambulance was called, but the parents eventually sought their own treatment for Nichole, police said. 26 privately-owned campgrounds located in Barry County There are 1,522 camping sites available at 26-different privately-owned campgrounds in Barry County. The five-largest campgrounds are Engelwood with 160-sites, Camp Thomapple 140-siles; Jones Lake, 130, Sharp's Park, 104; and Sandyland Park. 100. according to the annual report of the Environmental Health Services Division of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. The smallest campground is Horn’s Resort which has eight-sites. The other campgrounds include Barry's Resort with 54-sites: Camp Michawana, 42sites; England Point Resort, 51; Forest Shores Campground. 75; Gun Lake Parkside Park. 80; Hastings Moose Campground, 25; Hastings Wesleyan Camp, 52; Indian Valley Campground. 96; Larabee Lake Trailer Park. 10; Mullen Woods, 52; Page’s Resort, 43; Rivergate Campground. 33; Ross Resort 1 & 2. 15, Royal Island. 32; Shelp’s Resort. 25; Sommerville. 25; Stoney Point, IS’. Tamarack Valley Christian Center, 25; Welcome Woods Campground. 50; and Whispering Waters, 67. Not included in the report are the ap­ proximately 345-camping sites at Yankee Springs State Park. The report states that Eaton County has seven-private campgrounds with a total of 486-sites. Maple syrup questions get answered To the editor: A question, that is often asked of the Maple Syrup Association is, “Where does all your money go?” I believe there are some false impressions given. So, as their secretary, I would like to try to explain our system. All of our labor is volunteered; no wages are paid any individuals. Each volunteer keeps a count of the hours that he works. Then at the end of the season, and all the expenses are paid, a settlement is deter­ mined. This is made by using our profit and dividing (profit) by the total number of hours given to determine the amoirt to pay out. Each volunteer designates to whom be wishes his hours earned to be given. All are given to local non-profit organizations. A list of such organizations is as follows: Nashville Boy Scouts, NashviDe Girl Scouts, Maple Leaf Grange, Nashville Lions Club, Nashville Fire Dept., Nashville Park Assn, Methodist Church, Little League Baseball. Nashville Masons, Putnam Library. The amounts given varied from year to year in accordance with the amount of syrup made These donates would run from $300 to over a 51000 in some years. The new addition was put up by donations from three volunteers. If you have a special organization which you would like to sponsor - volunteer - you are welcome!!! Sincerely, .Geneva Brumm The Hastings While the legislators grapple with their differences the State Medical Society says that doctors are retiring early, refusing to deal with high risk patients, limiting their practices and leaving the state. When health care suffers, when spiraling medical costs jump higher, everybody suffers. With the amount of study and discussion that has taken place in the last year, the legislature should be able to reach a logical solution to control malpractice insurance costs. The worst possible situation is the present situation. Write us a letter Our thanks to Sen. Jack Welborn for responding in writing to the Feb. 26 editorial. Too often public officials who disagree with an editorial or news story will give us either a telephone call only (sometimes an irate call) or complain only to their friends and sup­ porters. We still don't agree with the senator, but we respect his right to say what he wants. Taking the time to write a letter for publication offers the public two sides of an issue and a fair forum for debate. Since the founding of the United States, public written debate at the grassroots level has been a key issue. Wolpe defended on Contra aid stance To the editor: Hold it! Remember the good old days when your kids in the back seat were yelling "daddy, 1 gotta go" and you said "We'll stop for gas at the next station and you can use the restroom". Don't try it today, tell them "Hold it." There used to be signs along the road "Stop at — station," "Free Air,” "Free Water,” "Sanitized Restrooms" etc. Air is no longer free at some stations, 25 cents to air up your tire. Signs are up at most all stations in Hastings "No public restrooms," I think the managers would be ashamed to deny the use of a restroom to their customers who provide their living. We have big ads in the media" Say Yes to Michigan". I wonder what out of state travelers think when they arrive in Hastings, Michigan and are told, "Sorry, you'll have to hold it" I’ve asked some of the owner-managers why they don’t provide a comfort station for their customers I’ve been told "Teenagers break up the crockery" etc. We were denied use of a restroom when we were traveling through Eaton Rapids, and the lady(?) who ran the place seemed to take delight in watching us beg. It seems that unless the managers provide facilities, or the State of Michigan builds roadside restrooms on all major highways, (where they would probably be taken over by homosexuals for their love affairs), Lhat some enterprising soul will have to build a few on private property and charge 50 cents to use them. Why not? If "Free Air, costs a quarter". In the meantime we ought to add to the "Say Yes to Michigan", the phrase “But bring your porta-potty!" As they say at the gas station "Have a nice day”. L. Ernest Lewis Hastings Banner __________ _______ r (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, RO. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 ... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 14 - Thursday, April 3,1986 Subscription Balm: $11 00 par y»or In Berry County; $13.00 per yoor in odjoining counties: ond $14.50 per yoor elsewhere. ingredient to the success of democracy. Agree or disagree, we encourage you to write. Guide lines for letterwriters are published at the bottom of this page in every Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B Published by medical they are not meeting their expenses. County has 699 mobile home sites (to the Editor) Jan Miller. Bastings — No, it won’t affect us because we always wear seat belts. In some of our vehicles, we didn't wear seat belts before the law was passed. But now we wouldn’t be able to get away with not wearing them when the kids are in the car. The kids really have been instilled (with the importance of wearing seat belts.) plan, the special consultant’s plan, the lawyers' plan and the doctors’ plan. statewide are increasing their fees. Standard office calls are jumping Dad accidently drives over daughter BenCollige We've seen the governor’s plan, the House Democrats plan, the Senate Republicans Haskamp said the YMCA has been ™verting money that is supposed to be used •or standard repair work or new equipment to repair vandalism damage, and YMCA director Dave Storms would like the locks back. The camp is located on Iroquois Trail in Rutland Township. LETTERS Question: Michigan State Police are stepping up enforcement of the mandatory seat belt law. Will this make a difference in your attitude toward wearing seatbelts? deal with the malpractice insurance problem. Doctor stops to help woman, ends up getting his auto wrecked for deed PUBLIC OPINION: Jan Miller The state legislature has been wrangling for months over how to TO the editor: Good for Howard Wolpe, liberal or whatever. A letter in the March 27 Banner condemned him for voting against aid to the Contras in Nicaragua. I for one urged him to do just that I have seen no source of information whatever that indicates the Contras can win in Nicaragua or that a government under the Contras would be a democratic goverment if they did. The Contradiction here is that an ultra­ conservative president who rants about welfare cheats in his own country wants to pour $100 million down the Contra aid rat hole that will end up with no accounting whatsoever, just as the last $27 million did. On the other hand, a congressman is called a liberal because he opposes this waste of American resources. I might note that this "liberal" has helped save his government several billion dollars in helping end the wasteful Clinch River Breeder Reactor and also the Syn Fuels Corp, which was a multi-billion dollar boondoggle. As a long time Democrat, I resent the statement that Democrats want to send Marines into Nicaragua. I would bet everything I have that this is on the President's agenda if he can find a way to do it. I would like to hear the name of one so called liberal Democrat that has advocated such a thing. Finally, the "America First" quote in the last paragraph turned my stomach. It is an inference borrowed from the President and his people that if you disagree with them, you are un-American. I take it I am being literally called a traitor as 1 disagree with the President regularly. 1 wonder who is being more un-American, those who dissent in a democratic way or those who would stifle dissent in the name of democracy? Carl Mcllvain Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must Include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written In good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 3,1986 | ylrea Obituaries William J. Walsh Horace G. Myers MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. William J. Walsh, aged 57, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, March 25, 1986. Mr. Walsh was formerly employed with K & R Construction and was a Veteran of both WW1I and the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Mildred B. Walsh; eleven children, Daniel H. and Debra Walsh of Kentwood, Bev and Ronald Hammond of Freeport, Linda and Dan Ryan of Holland, Bonnie and Doug Andrews of Cutlerville, Pam and Bob Kramer of Moline, Diane and Larry Pitt of Caledonia, James and Pam Walsh of Kentwood, Sharon Walsh of Traverse City, Sue and Terry Crumback of Kentwood, Pat and Lois Walsh, and Lori Walsh all of Middleville; 12 grandchildren; one brother and six sisters, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at 11 a m. at the funeral chapel. Rev. Herbert VanderLugt officiating. In­ terment in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Association (envelopes available at the chapel). HASTINGS - Mr Horace iCurley» G. Myers, 77, of 9966 Hastings Rd., Clarksville, died Saturday morning, March 29,1986 at his home. Funeral services were h’ld 1:30 Tuesday. April 1 at the Clarksville Bible Church. Rev. Leslie Smith officiated with burial in the Clarks-'ille Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Koops Chapel in Clarksville. Mr. Myers was bom July 29, 1908 in Cadillac, the son of Hayden and Elva (Fellows) Myers. He graduated from Woodland High School and was married to Treva Stahl on January 9, 1937. He was employed at Sprayer Company in Lowell for several years and then at E.W. Bliss in Hastings for 20 years, retiring in 1974. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a past member of the South Boston Grange. Mr. Myers is survived by his wife, Treva; two daughters Sally Stahl of Middleville and Jennie Myers at home; four grandsons; a brother-in-law, Clare Stahl of Clarksville; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Gretta and three brothers Orley, Hudson and Don. Delton Flower Station j " Wr Wh Kjb) specialize in Wedding A Funeral Work " 126 E. Orchard - Next to the Post OHice - DELTON - PHONE. 623-5774 Hastings Area GRACI LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 K. North St, Michael Anton. Putor Fhonc MS94M Eater Saotttey. Mar SO • 600 Sonnie Serac* (ac church tchooi) 1000 Worship Maun*y Thunday. Mar 27 ■ 1O0 Ruth Clrde. 700 Wonhip Good Fri­ day. Mar. 28 . B 30 Clou Procratton. 7 00 Wonhip Wednesday. April 2 ■ 7 M Sarah Circle I MBMi. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hattinp. Mich Allan J Wcenink. In­ terim Minialrr. Eileen Higbee. Dtr Chrialian Ed Sunday, Mar. 30 ■ 7:30 Earirr Sunr.re Services. 8 30 Breakfaal in Memorial Hall *30 and 11:00 Worahrp 930 serac* over WBCH AM and PM. 1030 Coffer Hair In the Church Dining Roam Tuesday. April 1 - 700 Pulal Nominating Committee will meet In the Church Dining Room T30 Ortfa 7. in the Lounge Wednesday, April 2 •*-IS Orcte 2 in the Lounge 9 30 Circle I. al the home ol Ruth Miller 140 Circle 4. la lha Lounge 130 Circle 3. at the homaotjwm Finnic. 6:110 Kirk Choir Practice 7:30 Clr de 5, at the home ol Cathy Bachman. 7:30 Circle 6. at the home ol Margurite Van tare 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street. Hatting*. Mich.. 49058. (6I6J 945 9574 David B. Nelttm Jr . Pastor Sunday. April 6 8:30 Worship Service Room 108, Doubting Thomas" John 2019 31. 9 30 a m Sunday School. 10 30am Coffee Fdlowahip. 10:30 am kad» Broadcast WBCH. 11 00 am Wor Ship Sercsce - Sanctuary. Monday April 7 6-00 Webeioa 700 pm Scouts 7.30 Caller Training Sewons Tuesday. April 8 1200 noon Hi Noonera. 2 45 pm Cub Den. 700pm Finance Wcdneaday. April 9- 1000 am UMW Board. 11.30 am Prayer Group. 12 00 noon UMW Lun­ cheon. 700 p m Dtrittoru and Work Areas FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broad way. Rev Dsvkl t» Garrett Phone ■M8-2229 Parsonage. 945 3195 Church. Where a Christian aspcrlrnoe makes you a member. 9 30 a m Sunday School; 10 45 am. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship: 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan. Mmister Clay Rota. Phone 948-4145 residence. 9452938 Study 11 aan; Evening Services 6 pm Wednesday Evening Bihte Study 7 pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Wat State Road Faster JA. Campbell Phone 945-2245 Sunday School 945 aun.; Worship 11 aan.; Evetuag Service 7 pn.; Wednesday Praise G.thering 7 p m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn Hastings. Michigan 948 8004 Kenneth W. Garner. Pastor. James R Bar­ rett. Asst, to the pastor In youth Sunday Services Sunday School 9 45 a m Morn­ ing Worship 1140 am Evening Worship 6 p m. Wednesday. Family Night. 630 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 700 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Halil. Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 00 pm Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8 30 p m (Adult Chterl Saturday 10 Io II am Kings Kids (Children's Choir: Sunday morning ser vice broadcast WHCM EMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Cor ner of Broadway and Center Streets Father Wayne Smith. Rector 9:30 a m Sunday School and Adult CVuaes 10:30­ am Services Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 am; Thursday. 7 00 Middleville Area ST AUGUSTINE MiddievtUe Father Walter Spillane. Pastor Phone 962 2349 Sunday Mass 11 am. ST. CYRIL * METHODIUS. Gun Lake. Father Walter Spillane. Pattor Phone 962 2889 Saturday Maas 5 p.m.; Sunday Mass 9 a.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Satur­ MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST day Mate 4:30 pan : Sunday Masses 8 a.m. CHURCH, Hwy. M 37, just north of Mid and 11 a.m. confessions Saturday dlevtlie. 795-9726 Rev. Wesley Smith 4:00-4:30 pm. Pastor. Mark J Highman. Pastor of Youth and Education Sunday School 945 a m. Morning Worship 11 am ; Evening Ser vice 6 pm CHURCH OP THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broadway. Rev James E Leiuman Pastor Sunday Services: 9 45 a.m Sunday School Hour; 1140a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 al Parmalee Rd. Middleville Rev. Wayne Kid. Pastor. Phone 891 154$ Rev Charles Doornbos. Asalatanl Pastor. Phone 795-3466 First Service 9 a.m.; church School 1015 am.; Second Service 11:15 am.; Evening Celebration 6 p m Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev J.me, E Cook of Floating Country Chapel Church School 9 am. wontop 10 am . Banfwld Church School 10 am ; worship 11.30 am Nashville Area HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH 307 E Marshall Rev Marvin SickmkUer. pastor Sunday Morning Sun day School ■ 10:00. Morning Worship Ser­ vice • 11:00. Evening Service ■ 7:30,; Meeting Wednesday Night ■ 7:30 Mary Helen Trent TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville Rev J G Boomer Sunday School 9 45 a.m ; Sunday Worship 1140 am ; Evening Service 6 00 p.m.; Bi ble Prayer. Wednesday 7:00 p m HASTINGS - Mrs. Mary Helen <Shumack) Trent. 59. of 1445 McGlynn Rd.. Hastings died Friday. March 28. 1986 at Pennock Hospital Funeral services were held Monday. 1 p.m March 31 at Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings, with Father Leon Pohl officiating. Burial was in Dowling Cemetery. Mrs. Trent was bom on June 2, 1926 at Wittsbarm, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Leco) Shumack. She moved to Detroit in 1933 and graduated from St. Casmier Catholic School in Detroit. She married Henry Tront on June 14. 1947. They moved to Hastings in 1982. Surviving are her husband. Henry; one sot. William of Hastings; one daughter. Mr Roger < Darlene > Ezekiel of Westland; two sis’ers, Mrs. Earl (Dorothy) Rose of Trenton. MI. and Mrs. David (Anna) Young of Arizona; eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Allen Kenneth Sage Thurzie Thompson LOWELL - Mrs. Thurzie Thompson. 92. formerly of Freeport and Bowne Township areas, died Thursday. March 27. 1986 at Cumberland Retirement Center in Lowell. Funeral services were held 1:30 Saturday. March 29. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. Rev. Margaret Cobb officiated with burial in Bowne Center Cemetery Mrs. Thompson was bom September 18, 1893 in Bowne Township the daughter of Hiram and Ellen (Brighton) Seese. She taught rural schools in the Alto and Bowne areas. She was married to Asahel Thompson on March 21, 1918. Mr. Thompson died in June 1975. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother Ray Seese and sister Addie Olthouse. "Si ATTEND SEMES CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTERDAY SAINTS. 600 N. Airport Rood. Hastings, 948-2104. Ruaaell Soirees, oranch president, phone MS-2314 Counselors Kral Gibaon (945-4145) and Ed Thoma* (795-72801 Sacrament Meeting 9-30 a_m Sunday School 1030 am. Primary. Rebel Society. Priesthood, and Young Women at 1130 am Work Meeting accoed Thursday 1000200 and exeraae class every Wednesday 7 00 pm Burdette Smith ORANGEVILLE - Mr. Burdette Smith. 79 of 7240 S. Marsh Rd.. Orangeville died Saturday. March 29. 1986 in Plainwell Funeral services will be held held 1 p m Tuesday. April 1 al Marshail-Gren Funeral Home Burial will be al Oak Hili Cemetery Plainwell. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. ' Mr. Smith was bom May 29. 1906 in Barry County, the son of Richard and Vinnia Smith He was raised in the Orangeville area. Re married the former Urdis Allen. He was retired from Westran Corp, of Muskegon. Surviving are his wife, Urdis; one son. James L. Smith of Plainwell; eight brothers and sisters. Mrs. Annis Rantz of Plainwell. Ann Smith of Otsego, Kirby Smith of Anna Marie. Fla.. Mrs. Flavia Gren of Evart. Lyle Smith of Allegan. Mrs. Dorothy Thompson of Muskegon. Richard Smith. Jr. and Walter Smith, both of Allegan; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. WINTER PARK, FLA ■ ADC Allen Ken­ neth Sage. a. of 200 St. Andrews Blvd.. Winter Park. Fla \ died Sunday. March 23. 1986. Funeral services were held 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 26. at the Aloma Ave. Chapel of Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home in Winter Park. Mr. Sage was born in Ecorse. MI. He was retired from the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Fleet Reserve, Nashville Lodge No. 255 F & AM. B.P.O.E. No. 1830 of Winter Park. He moved from Leesburg. Fla. to Winter Park in 1981. Mr. Sage is survived by his wife Clara L. of Winter Park; a son Allen K. Sage, Jr., of Kalamazoo; a daughter. Patricia A. Rynshoven of Fairbanks. Alaska, a brother, Francis E. Sage of Lansing, a sister, Margaret of Cape Cod, Mass, and five grandchildren. Muriel E. Perry HASTINGS - Mrs Muriel E. Perry, 86, of 514 W. Woodlawn. Hastings, died Monday, March 31,1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday. April 3 at the Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Phil Colburn will officiate with burial in Barry County Social Services Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the 7th Day EDITOR'S NOTE: This column will be published Adventist Church or the American Cancer on a regular basis as the need arises in Barry Society. County. Any community agency seeking volun­ Mrs. Perry was bom Nov.l, 1899 in teers may make use of this space. Information Tbornapple Township, Barry County, the should be made known to Don Rewa 948-3259 daughter of Fred and Flossie (Stowell) at Social Services. Robinson. She was a lifelong Barry County resident. She was married to LeRoy Perry on July 2, 1919 and they lived all of their Escorts to ride the Barry County Transit with pa­ married life in the Hastings areas and at her tients from the Medical Facility to outside doc­ present address since 1981. she is survived by two grandchildren, Jean tor appointments. It interested, contact Chriotl> Buss at the Medical Facility at 945-2407. - DeMott of Kalamazoo and Ronald DeMott of Hickory Comers; two sisters, Mrs. Clyde Receptionist and office volunteers are needed at tha Community Action Agency. This would be (Leota) Warrick and Mrs. Mary Danford both of Newark, OH. She was preceded in a good way to gain experience In the clerical area. Contact Dorothy Clements at 948-4883 for death by her husband in November 1958 and an Interview. a daughter Thyla DeMott in 1971. • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Youth Companions are needed to serve as adult role models for a child from a single patent fami­ ly. 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Ionia. Kalamazoo. Kent) by Catherine Lucas same number of people. The Lutheran breakfast was pancakes. Both services were held by candlelight. Woodland United Methodist Church Women held a pre-Easter Fellowship at the church on Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. Elizabeth Rhodes from Lansing told her life story. Her story has previously been published in "Guideposts” magazine. After having three children of her own and losing one daughter aged 13. Mrs. Rhodes took in four foster children. When the youngest of those was 13. Mrs. Rhodes became very ill and eventually had to have a kidney tran­ splant. Throughout it all, she has managed to maintain her father's rule of having three good laughs every day. Those who attended the affair found her to be very interesting and inspiring. Refreshments were served in the basement following the program. Around 50 ladies from all Woodland area churches attended. Cliff and Mary Mattson returned to Woodland in time for Easter after being gone for 10 weeks. They spent most of the time they were away in St. Petersburg, Florida, where Cliff swam at the YMCA every day and attended several Lions Clubs. They saw Lennie Dee who was appearing at the Princess Martha Hotel. Alan Mattson flew to Florida and drove them home. Jim and Kathy Stowell and their children, Sarah and Matthew, spent 10 days in Florida and returned on Palm Sunday. They stayed at Kissimee. They visited Disney World, Circus World and a playground called Wet and Wild. While they were in the southern state, they visited with Ford and Orpha Enz and Rick and Sherry Johnson. They picniced on the beach and rode a four-wheeled vehicle on the sand. When the Stowclls got home, they found that a herd of cows from a neighboring farm had gotten out one night and, after tracking up Jordan Road and several wheat fields, had gotten on their new lawn. Some cows had been in the soft sod up to their knees. The next morning, one had to be pulled out of the Stowell’s swimming pool by Jim's faOw, Russel) Stowell, when people passing by saw it treading water. The other cows were all found in the Stowell's barn when morning came and they were missed by their owners. Jim and Kathy will have to have their lawn replanted. This week they are draining and cleaning the swimming pool. BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES •• The Associated Press (c). All rights reserved. The following are the most popular video cassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications. Inc. Reprinted with permission. < VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. “Return of the Jedi" (CBS-Fox) 2. “Jane Fonda’s New Workout" (Karl-Lori mar) 3. "Beverly Hills Cop" (Paramount) 4. “Jane Fonda's Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 5. “Rambo: First Blood Part II" (Thom-EMI) 6. “Pinocchio" (Disney) 7. "Silverado" (RCA-Columbia) 8. “Prime Time" (Karl-Lorimar) 9 “The Wizard of Oz" (MGM-UA) 10."Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (MGM-UA) 1 l.“The Best of John Belushi" (Warner) 12. “Prizzi’s Honor" (Vestron) 13. “Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (Warner) 14 “Gone With the Wind" (MGM-UA) 15. "Miami Vice" (MCA) 16. “Frank Sinatra: Portrait of an Album" (MGM-UA) 17. “The Virgin Tour: Madonna Live" (Warner) 138 West State Street, Hastings HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 10 to 8; Friday and Saturday 10 to 9; Sunday 1 to 8 Complain Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS • LOAN ASSOCIATION Woodland IJons Club met last Tuesday evening at their den on Main Street Bonnie McLeod served Polish sausage and saurkraut with her usual complete meal. Marquita Meisenbach, a former Hastings Realtor, now with American Insurance Company, talked to the group about supplimcntal medical insurance. Special guests were Mike Marstellar and Rusty Karmeen, Lions Deputy District Governor. The only full-time traveling concert musicians whose ministry is primarily within the Lutheran denomination, Dave and Barb Anderson, will present “More Than A Co -ert" of sacred and contemporary music on Wednesday, April 9, at Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road. In 1984 the Andersons sang during the Billy Graham Crusade in Anchorage. Alaska, among their other engagements. The couple has eight record albums and a book which will be for sale after the concert. The public is invited to attend the concert Woodland School will be holdings its an­ nual Kindergarten Roundup on April 23-34. Children must be five years old by Dec. 1, 1966 to attend kindergarten in the 1966-87 school year. A reservation is needed to register. Call Woodland School at 367-4475 to make an appointment for the roundup. Lucy Classic held an Easter dinner for her family. Shirley and Galen Kilmer and their family, Betty and Glendon Curtis and Douglas, al) of Woodland, were guests. Greg and Jean Qub and their girls came from Howell, and Steve and Cindy White came from Hastings. Doug MacKenzie, Jr. was home over Easter from Michigan Tech at Houghton, (U.P.( where he is working on a Master's Degree in Computer Sciences and teaching. When he returned to Mich Tech on Sunday afternoon, his younger brother, Jeff, and Roger Van Syckle went with him to spend a few days visiting the University. There were 72 people at the Sunrise Ser­ vice and scrambled egg and sausage break­ fast at Kilpatrick Church on Easter Sunday. Ed Barr of Sunfield and the Mulliken Methodist Church spoke at the Sunrise Service, and a duet was sung by Lynn Blake and Sheila Carter. The early service and the breakfast was sponsored by the Adult Fellowship Group and the Disciples group of the church. Zion Lutheran Sunrise Service and break­ fast was attended by approximately the Boomtown Sound Shop Only S * 2H ** ** * * OO 10 per year in Barry County JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Woodland News u 18. “John Lennon Live in New York" (Sony) , , 19. “Playboy Video Centerfold" (Karl-Lorimar) 20. “Ghostbusters" (RCA-Columbia) < VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. “Return of the Jedi’ (CBS-Fox) 2. “Rambo: First Blood Part II" (Thocn-EMI-HBO) 3. “Silverado" (RCA-Columbia) 4. “Prizzi's Honor" (Vestron) 5. “Mask" (MCA) 6. "Nadonal Lampoon's European Vacation" (Warner) 7. “Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (Warner) 8. “St. Elmo's Fire" (RCA-Columbia) 9. "Teen Wolf (Paramount) 10. “Summer Rental" (Paramount) 11. “Weird Science" (MCA) 12. “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" (Warner) 13. “Volunteers" (Thom-EMI-HBO) 14. "Real Genius" (RCA-Columbia) 15. “Gremlins" (Warner) 16. “Beveriy Hills Cop" (Paramount) 17. “Pale Rider" (Warner) 18 “My Science Project" (Touchstone) 19. “Fletoh" (MCA) 20. “Ghostbusters" (RCA-Columbia) Music Center 130 West State Street. HastlnQs HOURS: 9 to 5:30 Monday thru Satuday; Open Wednesday and Friday til 8 ’ Northland Optical Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled Frames Repaired or Replaced Prescription Sunglasses Safety Glasses O Contact Lens Supplies — Ask About our Children's Frame Warranty — । Or Call 948-8051 For More Information! Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc., 1952 N Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49058^ Insurance Plans [ Blue Cross Provider Monday 8:30 a.m. lo 7:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. lo 5:30 p.m. 1510 North Broadway — Hastings — Call... 945-3906 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 3,1986— Page 5 euui Cuts stall ground water survey Haines to observe 50th wedding anniversary Price-Musbach announce engagement Martin-Rowland announce engagement Ms. Sarah Hager and Mr. and Mrs. Steven Price of Lake Odessa announce the engagement of their daughter. Deanna Marie, to Mr. Duane Musbach, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Musbach, also of Lake Odessa. . Deanna is a 1982 graduate of Lakewood High School and is presently employed by Maynard Allen State Bank in Portland ’ Duane graduated in 1981 from Lakewood High School and is employed by Bradford­ White Corporation in Middleville. The couple will wed November 15, 1986. Mr. and Mrs. Charles 0. Martin of Ver­ montville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia Elizabeth Martin to Kevin Wesley Rowland formerly of Ionia. Kevin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Rowland and Mrs. Rosalie Calkins, both of Ionia. The bride-to-be is presently employed at Brands Photo in Hastings. Her fiance is also employed in Hastings at Signs Tire. Kevin and Virginia have planned a July 26 wedding. Talmage-Wolcott announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Lairy Talmage of Hickory Comers are pleased lo announce lhe engagement of their daughter. Dawn to Paul Wolcott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wolcott of Vermontville. The bride-tobe and her fiance both are graduates of Gull Lake Christian School, and the Groom-to-be is currently einployed with Masters Associates. A May 10th wedding is being planned. There will be an open house for Lester N and June M. Haines of White Cloud for ther 50th anniversary April 20th 2-5 p.m. al W Delton Fire Station. The open house will be hosted by their O'® children. Hope to see you there! No gifts please! SMCA sponsoring sr. citizen conference The Southcentral Michigan Commission on Aging, in conjunction with the Kellogg Community College, is sponsoring the Third Annual “Seniors” Conference on Friday. April 4, 1986 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kellogg Community College in Battle CreekThe theme for this year’s conference is “Be the Best You Can Be.” Conference at­ tractions include a keynote speech by Ms Olivia Maynard, Director of the Michigan Office of Services lo lhe Aging and workshops and demonstrations focusing on issues relating to independent living and quality of life for Senior Citizens. Leto Hospital will have their Wellness Van available during the Conference for Blood Pressure Screening. There also will be a Film Festival and Information and Display Booths. Senior Citizens and other interested in­ dividuals from Barry, Branch, Calhoun. Kalamazoo and SL Joseph Counties are cordially invited to attend. Although pre registration is required by March 21, 19K. there is no registration fee, and for persons 60 years and over lunch will be provided at no cost. For further information, please call: Barry County Commission on Aging. HI4856. where in'ormation can be obtained from our receptionist. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE Harringtons to observe 25th wedding anniversary The families of Kenneth and Mary Harrington request the presence of all friends and relatives in honor of the 25th anniversary of Ken and Mary Harrington, April 6 between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. ati Cun­ ningham Acres, Lake Odessa. 80th birthday observance planned for this Sunday There will be an 80th birthday luncheon in honor of Mrs. Kenneth (Meda) Spaw on Sunday. April6thfrom 2 p.m. to5 p.m. at the Delton Fire Barn, E. Orchard St., Delton. The luncheon will be given by her daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. All friends and relatives are invited. No gifts please. Card shower planned for 95th birthday observance John Barnett and Margaret Matson cor­ dially invite you to share in the happy oc­ casion of Mrs. (Margaret) Laurence E. Barnett s 95th Birthday on April 9, 1986 by sending a card to 314 South Park Street, Hastings. MI 49058. SYNOPSIS OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD MARRIAGE LICENSES — James Raulston, 21. Hastings and Sally Patrick, 20. Hastings. Clarence Rowlader, 71, Hastings and Margaret Norton. 65. Hastings. Donald Goodenough, 20, Hastings and Vickie Elliott, 19. Hastings. David Bolthouse. IB. Hastings and Denise Bolthouse. IB. Hastings. Jeffrey S. Smith. 23. Hastings and Catherine VanderVoord. 24. Grand Rapids David Stadel. M. Lake Odessa and Brenda Roberts. 18. Lake Odessa File No. 86-19443-SE Estate of HAZEL F. WOLF. Deceased. Social Security No. 366-12-5800. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest In the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On' April 24. 19B6 ol 10:30 a.m.. in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hostings. Michi­ gan. before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing vzi’l be held on the petition o: Jock Schaffer re­ questing ihol Jock Schaffer be appointed Personal Representa live of Hazel F. Wolf Estate who lived at 11275 Chief Noonday Road. Middlevilk. Michigan ond who died October 16. 1983; ond requesting also that the heirs ot low of said deceased be deter­ mined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by moll, to both lhe Personal Representative and lo lhe Court on or before July 7, 1966. Notice is further given that lhe estate will then be assigned to entitled persons oppearing of record. March 28, 1986 JACK SCHAFFER Personal Representative By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Persona! Representative 11045 Chief Noonday Rd., Middleville. Mi. 49333 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) Siegel Hudson. Gee. Show I Fisher 607 Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 616-945-3495 (4-3) VanderMeer-Pettengill announce engagement Kurt VanderMeer and Laurie (Yesh) Pettengill are pleased to announce their engagement. Kurt is a Central High School graduate and is employed at Vitales in Hastings. Laurie is a 1980 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Hastings Aluminum Products and the County Seat Lounge in Hastings. A July 26th. wedding is being planned. — MARCH 21. 1986 — Meeting called to order 4:30 p.m. All Board Members present • 5 citizens. Accepted resignation from Keith Mead. Planning Com­ mission appointed Roger Adorns to till unexpired term. Transfer Cable TV franchise from Charter to Centel • Board hod no objection to this. Authorized Clerk to read meter ot Brush Ridge Cemetery twice o year. Approved plans for budding new township hall as petitioned • voted to accept bids. Approved budget amend­ ments to 1986-87 budget. Adjournment ot 6:35 P.M. Shirley R. Cose. Clerk Attested to by. Richard Baker. Supervisor (4-3) , Because of financial cuts in county ap­ propriations. the Barry-Eaton District Health Department is not able to complete pilot ground waler survey and monitoring Program in Hastings and Delta townships. The purpose of the program is to provide a vehicle for lhe study of current ground water conditions and to monitor future changes in those conditions. Robert W. Shaffer, environmental health director for the district health department, ‘old the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners last week that the projects are about 80-percenl complete in each township, polla Township is in Eaton County and Hastings Twp. is in Barry County. "We wanted to do six more townships, but no funding is available." Shaffer said. "A large amount of information has been collected including maps of the water aquifers, inspection of well sites, review of *ell drilling logs, well sampling and in­ terpreted data computerized." he said in a written report. Shaffer attended the county board meeting to present his 1985 annual report which contains a written progress report on the Southwest Michigan Ground Water Survey and Monitoring Program in addition to a summary of the services conducted by lhe health department's environmental health staff last year. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department was instrumental in the organization of the Southwest Michigan Ground Water Survey and Monitoring Program. "During the past two-years. participants from our staff, along with others, have un­ dertaken the task of designing a stan­ dardized computer data base that would produce descriptive and analytical data on the location, supply, movement and quality of ground waler." the report said. ''Bringing Your 1985 Federal Tax^ Form in and Combining it with our 10.25% IRA could save you a ... SMALL BUNDLE!! Car hits tree, but injuries minor for pair Two Hastings men escaped serious injury when the car they were riding in spun out of control on Chief Noonday Road shortly after midnight March 22. Driver Scott R. Beduhn, 26. of 118 W. North St., and passenger Jeff Wendorf, 25, of 3510 Barryville Rd., were not wearing seatbelts when the accident occurred al 12:50 a.m., state police said. Beduhn was eastbound on Chief Noonday “traveling 95-100 mph" when he lost control of the car just east of Peets Road, police said. The automobile spun a rand backwards, struck the tree and then landed 25 feet beyond it, police said. Both Beduhn and Wendorf were treated at Pennock Hospital and released. “We now have a workable plan whereby sanitarianscan map and monitor subsurface geology, including under ground waler systems known as aquifers and to organize this information so it can be used in a meaningful way. Once assembled, it forms a broad data base management system to assist future decisions in the utilization of ground water resources. “Due to financial cuts in county ap­ propriations, we are not able lo complete the project at this time," Shaffer said in the report. He noted that ••Protection and management of ground water resources is a vital aspect lo ensure public health and continued economic growth." If you've often wondered just how much on Individual Retire­ ment Account could do for you, even if you only put $100 into on IRA, now is the time to find out. Before mailing your com­ pleted 1985 federal tax form, bring it in to one of our offices listed below and we'll show you how much more you could save with an IRA. Do it before April 15 and you'll still be eligible to open an IRA against your 1985 taxes. Rates couldn't be better, so whether you open an IRA for 1985 or for 1986, ♦ LOCAL BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS now is the time to do it! It won't cost you a thing and could save you money in the long run. See us today. ITS A GIRL Colin and Debra Erb, Woodland, April 1, 1:12 p.m., 7 lb. 14 oz. IT’S A BOY Mr. and Mrs. Bryon Antes, Kentwood, March 24, 7:20 a.m., 3 lb. lO'.i oz. Vince and Kim Lester, Richland, Miss., formerly of Delton. Brandon Scott, 8 lb. 2 oz.. at 5:15 p.m., March 29. Proud grandparents are Nancy VanNocker of Battle Creek and Dari and Carlene Lester of Delton. Rodney and Cheryl Gordon, Hastings, March 27. 7:42 p.m. 8 lb. 10 az. Now is the time to visit your Loan 6fficer at Woodland National Bank tllU M«I»C LENDER Member FDIC IjFDie WOODLAND • IONIA* 302 W. Main • BELDING* 'NATIONAL I. :BANK, I 9344 W. Belding — HOURS — Mon. - Thun. 9 to 4:30 Friday 9 to 5:30 Saturday 9 to 12:30 �Page6— The Hastings Banner— Thursday, April 3,1986 what's cookin Ann Landers A little helpful foresight Russ Sclafani brings Italian background to restaurant There are a lot of Italian-type restaurants out in the world that make big claims about their food. Italian food that "is just like mama" or it is "direct from Italy". Unfortunately most of these restaurants make these claims without the food to back it up. The food is mass produced and would never last in the real Italy. There is hope, however, in this sea of cuisine confusion. Nestled in a small shop in downtown Middleville is the smell and feel of Italy. The place is Phil's Pizzeria, and with it comes the food and tradition to make all the claims of real Italy. Phil's is a small Mom and Pop, Italian shop, off the strip in Middleville. Six tables line the walls for owner—cook Russ Sclafani to serve his famous pizza, subs and Italian food. While Phil’s Pizza might not be exactly famous — it is traditional. About as traditional as it comes. Sclafani was born in Italy, and watched and learned from one of the most respected experts Italy has to offer any Italian — mama. "When you live in a family where everyone enjoys to eat, you watch and you learn how to cook.” Sclafani said. "Everything that I cook is from recipes passed down from generation to generation.” He took that knowledge and capatalized it in the land of opportunity. In 1958 he came to American. He ended up, true to tradition, in the Big Apple, New York City. Soon, after a short stint in a bank, Sclafani found himself in the restaurant business. “My brother-in-law worked in a pizza shop in New York, and he dragged me into it, and I’ve been doing it for 18 years,” Sclafani said. 1 That venture proved very profit? ble for the cook. The shop on Broadway and 94th streets earned a reputation for authentic Italian food and was visited by stars such as Frank Sinatra and Buddy Rich on a regular basis. So, how does a man who was born in Italy and learned lhe restaurant business in New York, wind up in Middleville. He got lost. When Sclafani started a family he decided to move his wife Marie, children Paula 16, Joe 15, Tony 13 and Rosemarie, 12 out of the big city so he could raise his children in a less frantic atmosphere. He came to Michigan, and while on 28th Street in Grand Rapids his car broke down. “I pulled into a place to have my car fixed and the guy asked me about my New York license plates. So I told him my life story,” Sclafani said. "He told me that Caledonia could use a pizza shop, so I went looking for it and I ended up in Middleville. I saw this shop and I liked it, so I bought it,” he said. Thinking all the while that he was in Caledonia. Sclafani and his family of five have been in Middleville for the past six years and he has not regretted a minute of it. He attributes his success to a personal, friendly touch he heaps on his food as thick as the mozzerella cheese. “You have to make your food as if you were making it for yourself, and then you try and convince enough people to like what you like" he said. He also points out that he is trying to get people in the area to come and find out what pizza and Italian food is suppose to taste like. “I'm trying to teach a whole new concept. People come in here and try the pizza and are surprised by what it tastes like," he said. The famous pizza chains do things dif­ ferently, and he said they just don’t do well in New York, where the customers know what they want. “Out here people get the frozen pizza, or the ones that a young kid working for minimum wage with pre-measured everything — and that is basically wrong,” he said. Nothing in Phil’s Pizza is pre-measured. The dough is made in the shop and all ingredients are the freshest possible. YgsH There really is a Diet Center in Hastings .0 AVERAGE WEIGHT LOSS 17-25 POUNDS IN SIX WEEKS Dear Ann Landers: 1 must comment on the letter from "Sincerely Sentimental." She is the clod who wanted to know how to gel her gifts back from a dying friend. I was brought up by a large family of piranhas. My relatives descended on their victims by moving out furniture and items that had sentimental value while the patient was still in the hospital. Every death of a relative resulted in an ugly incident per­ petrated by the left-out siblings and others who took sides. When 1 married I discovered that my husband's family had a lot more class than mine. His grandparents not only left wills specifying who should get what, they taped the names on the backs of pictures, under furniture and inside books. They put tags on various pieces of jewelry designating to whom they should go. Eccentric? Maybe. Smart? Yes. It may have appeared weird to outsiders, but it saved a great many family fights and nobody could say that he or she had been treated unfairly. - A MICHIGAN TRANSPLANT. DEAR MICH: Let’s hear it for your husband’s forebears.They should like a solid bunch who did things properly. How nice to have such fine examples to emulate. Placards helpful on bus Russ Sclafani, owner-cook of Phil's Pizzeria, proudly holds up the finish­ ed pizza fresh out of one of his ovens. “We make our dough and sauce right here. When I make a pizza nothing is measured, and I don’t use any pans. It is just my hands and everything is put on by sight," he said. And yes, Sclafani can toss the dough in the air and make a perfect crust. But, that, does not a good pizza make. "That is all show. It is fun to watch and when we aren’t busy I can do it, but it does not make the pizza any better," he said. Word is starting to get around about Phil's shop. He talks of regular customers who come from as far as Grand Rapids and Lansing for a slice of pizza, a dish of spaghetti, or his homemade Calzone. What, you ask, is Calzone? That is what Pizza Hut is trying to pawn off as Calizza. An Italian turnover made with pizza dough with ingredients inside.. "I’ve been making that here for at least six years, and it is altogether different," he said. The people in Middleville recognize good food when they taste it and they come back again and again. “After football or basketball games we get as many as 70 people in here. Both the kids and the families like to come in here. It is a place where people can come for a snack or a real meal," he said. But regardless of the success of the business, Sclafani plans to keep it small, simple and in the family. “I moved here for the rest and relaxation. And I want to keep lhe food the same. As soon as you try and branch out then you lose lhe control over how things are made,” he said. There really are not, however, very many tips Sclafani can pass on to the would-be Italian cook. “To really make a pizza right you need the -.ngredients fresh, and the knowledge. And to be perfectly honest it is usually easier and better to go out and get your pizza," he said. Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY PROBATE COURT JUVENILE DIVISION ORDER OF PUBLICATION ON HEARING Cose No. 2813 TO: IRMA VILLARREAL IN THE MATTER OF: Juvenile File #2813. A petition has been tiled in the above matte*. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on May 8. 1986 at 9:00 A.M. in Barry County Pro­ bate Court. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Irma Villarreal personally appear before the court al lhe time and place slated above. This hearing may result in a termination of your parental rights. March 31. 1986 Richard N. Loughrin. Judge of Probale (4-3) HOME PLATE SPORTS ACTION We are happy to be here and Share our program with You. introducing... Marvin Schiedel - From Martin - .CENTER^ Call and get started today or call for a free, no-obligatlon consultation - or just stop by! 1615 South Bedford Road, M-37 (next to Cappon Oil) Hastings, Ml It a like having season's ticket® to your favorite teams. You’ll enjoy dtBFns of channels. Up to 300 a month. 24-hour news Comedy. And more. So don’t min a single game Come to our store, for a M/A-C0M satellite system at our low X 88 price. And iei your TV join the b>g Stop in and Check out our SprintSprS^ 10 ft. Mesh SA AC Systems Storting at... yjju Ollr fu®» mraMe showroom Automation Simplified 2396 S. BEDFORD RD.. 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Simply say, "I'm sure you aren’t aware of it but your whistling bothers people. Thanks for helping us all put in a full day's work." A WACOM home utellile TV aystem puts you right in the middle of.^e.hPtt^t,,Port4 action. LOOK AT ME NOW A Message from Marvin I had tried many other diets and had failed. This time, it was different. At Diet Center I set a goal and I was determined not to fail, but succeed. When you hear the Diet Center slogan, "How to Win at the Losing Game”, they mean it. I am a truck driver. I was so larg^, I had a hard time getting in and out of my truck. My legs always hurt me, and now, with all that extra weight gone, they do not bother me. I could not have lost my weigh! without the fantastic counselor staff at Plainwell Diet Center. They are the greatest. They guided and kept me motivated all the way. The most important part is that I have learned how to eat nutritiously to maintain my new weight. A special thanks to my dear wife, Pat. She wanted this for me. and she was there cheering me on all the way. If you have problems with your weight, please call the Diet Center and get started TODAY! It’s worth the time and the money, and a healthy new you. I feel like a new man!! - HOURS Mon.-Fri. 7 am-6 pm Sat. 8 am-Noon DEAR SIOUX CITY, IOWA CENTRAL HIGH CLASSMATES, CLASS OF 1936: Are you planning to attend our 50th reunion, June 19-21? My twin sister Abby and 1 wouldn’t miss it for the world. For details contact Charles Lindsay, 2111 Jackson St., Sioux City, Iowa 51104. Put a new shine to your car and preserve its good looks! Who has Lost 103 3/4 Pounds! £r DIET Dear Ann Landers: This letter is in response to "Also Tired,” who wrote that kids today never stand up and offer a seat to an older person on the bus. This past semester I studied in London and used public transportation daily. On all buses and underground subways were placards that said, "Please, give up your seat for the elderly and the handicapped.” These placards are intended not only for kids, but anyone capable of standing without discomfort. I always stood up for an elderly person. So did my friends. It was common courtesy, and expected. We ought to have such placards in the U.S. It w mid remind the thoughtless and instruct lhe ignorant who were not taught manners at home. - A COLLEGE STUDENT WHO STANDS. DEAR STUDENT: What a great idea! I second the motion. A big hug from me to the first transit company president who puts up the placards. ■0 WASH and BUFF WAX WASH WASH ’n ’n WIPE VAC Dear Ann Landers: I never had a good relationship with my father-in-law. He was coarse and crude, laughed too much and too loud, told off-color stories and was the exact opposite of mv nwn father 1 always felt uncomfortable in his presence but I never complained to anyone, including my husband. Now I'm afraid I may have to say something because I don’t like the way he plays with our 5-year-old daughter. He has always tickled her, which I read in your column was not a good thing to do. I asked him to please stop and he said, "It's fun. She likes it." A few months ago I noticed he was touching her in ways and placed I didn’t approve of. He feels her little breasts and says, "These are going to get much bigger." Then he grabs her round little bottom and hollers, “I’ve got the moon!" He puts his mouth on these places and makes weird noises and bites her lightly. I finally told my husband I didn't like what his father was doing to "Alice" and asked him to say something. His reply was "You’ve been watching too much TV. It's put your mind in the gutter. Stop looking for trouble." Every time Grandpa comes over I watch him like a hawk. He plays with our 10-yearold son once in a while, but he never touches him the way he does our little girl. I am beside myself with worry. No initials or city, please. No one must know we’re having this problem in our fam Uy - SOMEWHERE IN THE MIDWEST. DEAR MIDWEST: I’m glad you are watching your father-in-law like a hawk. Under no circumstances should the chUd be left alone with this man, but watching him is not enough. Since it is obvious that your husband will not take seriously what you say, it’s up to you to tell that dirty old man privately that if he doesn’t keep his lecherous hands off your little girl you ar? going to make a major family stink, then DO it if you have to. And, for heaven’s sake, explain to Alice the dif­ ference between good touching and bad touching! Cigarette crusade goes on Dear Ann Landers: I just read the letter from "Vancouver” and I am boiling mad. He wants you to tell your readers that the cigarette butts are harmful for kids to eat. No kidding? I'd like to ask that joker, “Where did the cigarette butts come from in the first ptace?" Nobody seems to be worried about the deadly second-hand smoke that the kid is breathing 2% hours a day, if his parents are smokers. For the life of me I can’t un­ derstand how people with small children can keep on with that filthy habiL Don’t they read the papers? Don’t they know they are killing themselves? This has been one of your major crusades for as long as I can remember. It may be your greatest contribution to the reading public. Keep hammering away at those lunkheads, Ann. You arc saving lives. - A FAN IN MPLS. DEAR MPLS: Thanks for those kind words. I intend to hang in there, in spile of the readers who tell me lo get off the subject because I’m boring them to death. Better to die of boredom than lung cancer. It's a lot less painful. And cheaper, too. Dear Ann Landers: Can you track down the source of one of the funniest lines I've ever heard? It is this: “Men have much happier lives than women. They marry later and die earlier." FELIX IN ARIZ. DEAR ARIZ: The man who said that was H.L. Mencken. Inddentlally, very little is known about his married life. His statement suggests It wasn’t anything to brag about. What’s prudish’ What’s O.K.? If you aren’t sure, you need some help It’s available in the booklet: “Necking and Petting - What Are the Limits?” Mail you request to Ann Landei \ P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, ILL. 60611, enclosing 50 cents and a long, stam­ ped, self-addressed envelope. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE Clear the Roads Today Is finally here $3995 _ « Grandpa is 'dirty old man' COMPLETE Clean-Up Happy Birthday - APRIL 3RD - Love... Mom & Karl Sg |95 Woih. bull wo>. interior dean and engine clean. JXndrus^ -<#HASTING3^^^» 1435 S. 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April 3,1986 - Page 7 From Time to Time... by...Esther Walton I An interesting history of Hastings and county Editor's note: As part of the celebration of the Sesquicentennhl of the settlement of Hastings, the Banner will periodically publish accounts of early life in this area.’ by William Knappen (The following was read before the Barry County Pioneer Society in 1882:) "As a lad of four years, the youngest of a large family, after a tedious journey from Vermontville through Canada of three weeks in a covered lumber wagon, we ‘stepped down and out’ on the 12th day of February (1830) and took up our abode in the small log house covered with whitewood boards that showed a strange propensity for warping and letting in the light, cold, snow and rain in copious quantities. I know what it is to sleep on rustic bedsteads and hardwood floors softened by straw or marsh hay; to be covered with snow and soaked with rain up in the old log chamber; to study by firelight; to drink roasted peas, barley, and acorn juice and call it coffee; sage and call it tea; be perched upon a bag of wheat placed across the back of a horse and started for a mill five miles away before my legs were long enough to balance the bag. and to think my lot a hard one as I felt myself (caving) over, and to know it when I struck the ground; my horse frightened away and no house or man in sight, and only some ‘blazed trees’ or an Indian trail to guide me anywhere. I know what it is to work early, busily and late, for years without a holiday, save only when it was bought by extraordinary exertions before hand; and never to have a cent of spending money unless it had been procured by ‘choring’ for someone while others were resting or sleeping. I know what it is to wear clothing made out of clothes already cast off and worn out by my elders, and to dress up in my sister’s stoga shoes or go barefoot; to do a multitude of chores on the farm by lantern light both morning and evening, in order to go to school three miles away and on foot; and to study during the ‘intermissions’ and •noonings’ so as to keep up with die class; to sit on a bench of split logs with no back, in a log school house with one or two windows and to nearly freeze. I know what it is to help clear up a large heavily wooded farm; to lift up til the stars appear in broad daylight; to go barefoot through the woods and stutilflf* and sntikW; to cut wood for 25 cents per cord and board myself; lo work from May till October from sunrise lo bed time as busily as a bee, for $11 per month; to teach school and board around at $13 and see my hard-working father’s family unable to raise money enough to keep clear of the tax-collector and pay the postage due on a .25 cent Eastern letter. I have seen my father transport his wheat by wagons 60 miles and sell it for less than 50 cents; his pork 50 miles and get $1.50 per hundred payable in goods.... often cash could not be obtained for farm products at any price. I think I can appreciate the work and suf­ ferings of the old pioneers... ‘‘Some of us well remember how hard some Hastings citizens labored to improve the Battle Creek road near Cedar Creek, so that teamsters (wagons and horses) could pass safely. The old track now washed out looks like a western canyon. The noise about the old plank road to Battle Creek has finally died out... Last but not least, I come to speak of the early settlement of Hastings, named after the owner ol the land where on the city now stands- a tract of 480 acres. He sold it for $3,000 to Dibble, Kingsbury and Kendall of Marshall, who after taking A.L. Hays and on Camp into partnership, proceeded to lay out the village and make such improvements as would insure a profitable sale as of the lots. To this end in July 1836, they dispatched a gang of workmen to build a saw mill, and S.H. Bunker and family to board them. His log cabin served the double purpose of a boarding house and tavern (eating place only, Slocum Bunker was a Quaker and would not serve liquor.) His was the first settlement. His brother Thomas soon came on to assist him. A year later, Willard Hays appears as his brother’s agent. A.C. Parmalee and he ‘kept bachelor’s hall together.’ It was their job to erect the grist mill.” (Not in Knappen’s narration but the third family to arrive in Hastings was the Mc­ Clellan family who spent the winter of 1837 with the Bunker family and then moved to their property, now the Medical Care Facility.) ‘‘Henry A. Goodyear comes, likes and purchases, (His first store was on the N.W. corner of State and Jefferson. The business being owned by lhe family for more than 100 years is now the True Value Hardware and Thornapple Valley Equipment Inc.) “Levi Chase throws up his log tavern just back of where the Newton House stands. (Believed to be about where the Superette is now.) Renting a part to Dr. William A. Upjohn, he uses the rest of it, until he rents or sells to H.I. Knappen, who has just come from Barry County Township. McArthur has taken possession of Bunker’s tavern (Bunker’s go lo Battle Creek in about 1840) and to ensure a living (McArthur) is carrying on a blacksmith shop. His daughter Ellen, afterwards Mrs. Bailey, teaches the first little school of four in one of the tavern rooms. ‘Skid’ Turner lives in a shanty near the grist mill because he is a carpenter. The wide-awake H.J. Kenfield, Indian trader and carpenter, builds lhe first upper bridge across lhe Thornapple River. 'The first bridge was on Mich.gar. Avenue.) He built the first court house and many other things. He is the right man in the right place The third merchant is Dr. Wm. A. Upjohn with Marsh Giddings as clerk. Then Mr. Teed, and lhe sly. whispering shoulder slapping, cranky Major Toms, and the staid Vespasian Young; I W.S. Goodyear one of our ‘solid men'; Convers. Hoyt brothers. H.I. and E. Knappen of subsequent livery and stage fame. R.J. Grant, Barlow, and Robinson, Ferris and Edgecomb who had so much to do with politics and business and 'Lon' Bennett; Norman Bailey, and Hadly and Wightman, all were willing to sell goods for cash, barter, or credit to whites or Indians, if they could fix the price, with the except ion of Mr. Grant who insisted upon cash, or barter. Indeed, the traffic with the Indians was large and profitable. The earliest physicians were Dr. Drake; Dr. Upjohn the fast friend, true man and skillful surgeon; Dr. Roberts who save the speaker's life (Knappen) when sick of typhoid fever in 1854; Dr. Cornell lhe stylish; and Dr. Drake the silent but reliable, whose free masonry is almost his religion; Dr. Burton the money lender, and Dr. Russell the gentleman. The early lawyers were Marsh Gidding the voluble; I.A. Holbrook the enterprising and happy; Jennings his rival; Rowley of Battle Oeek; Palmer lhe courier of popularity; Sweezy lhe farmer; C.G. Holbrook who always surprises his jurors and troubles his opposers on murder trials... The first postmasters were Hays the printer; Jennings the lawyer; H.A. Goodyear the pioneer banner; H I. Knappen lhe wide-awake. Uncle Dan McClellan was lhe first mailcarrier from Coldwater. The receipts of the postoffice for the first quarter of 1839 were less than $1. Previously the mail to Gull had to be sent after by private hands. Though it is sometimes jocusely said it takes nine tailors to make a man. yet J.W. BurkJe. Thomas H. Harvey and Ray V. Smith did their best to improve the appearance of many an unshapely customer,... Theoda S. Spaulding from Praireville taught the first school after the school house was built in 1841; afterwards she became the wife and widow of my brother Henry Knappen of Richland... The first two births were a child each to S.H. Bunker and Willard Hayes, the latter having been married lo Miss Ann McClellan by squire Parmalee Nov. 24, 1839 the Tint wedding in the settlement. The first death was the wife of a mil) hand-Mrs. Rush. The ‘spotted fever’ in 1848 proved very fatal and excited alarm carrying off several of the most prominent citizens. In 1854 the typhoid fever was a bitter scourge removiag H.I. and E. Knappen, Squire Bottom, David Rork, perhaps others and prostrating the health of a large number, and nearly sto^ ping business. Both scrouges will be long remembered by many a one. March 15. 1839, Barry county was dulj empowered to act, but only five lownshipa out of sixteen were qualified lo take part in' the election for county offices, which resulted in the choice of S.V.R. York, Judge of Probate; Nathan Barlow and Isaac Otis, associate justices; W. Hays, sheriff. T.H. Bunker, clerk; A.C. Parmalee, register; C.W. Spaulding, treasurer; N. Barnum, J. Bowne, C.G. Hill, commissioners; Hill also surveyor, C. Brown and H. Leonard coroners. The county was named after Barry, Postmaster General under Jackson. WELCOME WAGON The photo used in the above cut, loaned to The Banner in 1911 by Mrs. Daniel Birdsell, was from the original daguerreotype made about 1840 and believed to be the first picture ever taken in Hastings. Mrs. Birdsell was a granddaughter of Daniel McClellan (shown fourth from left In upper row of picture.) Hemen J. Knappen, top left, has just returned on horseback with the mall pouch from Battle Creek to find a group of leading citizens waiting for him outside of Chase's tavern (on site of present Newton Lumber company warehouse). Included are: Top Row, left to right I Knappen (postman and trader); Frank Horton (grandfather of former prominent merchant here); Alvin Bailey (saw mill owner); Daniel McClellan (farmer); Hiram J. Kenfield (Indian trader and merchant); Elisha Alden (mechanic). Bottom Row, left to right I Willard S. Hayes (first postmaster and sheriff); Slocum Bunker (first settler); Dr. William Upjohn (pioneer doctor); "Major” Tombs (builder I the title was a nickname); Henry A. Goodyear (merchant and civic leader). Second Ward School class pictured Kenneth Schantz of Willitts Road sent this photograph of a Second Ward School class from around 1913. The school stood on East Bond St. where Second Ward Park is now lo­ cated. “The teacher's name before her marriage was Margaret Waltse, Walsh, Walse or something very similar,” Schantz writes. Historian Esther Walton pulled the accompanying photo from her files, but was unsure whether the building is the Second Ward School or its twin in the First Ward. Readers who can provide identification for either pic­ ture should write: Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml. 49058. (By the way, the editor bets that it’s Second Ward School.) 048-8327 or 451-3144 Now Accepting Applications i CLYDE SMITH - TREEMAN Full-Time & Part-Time HELP WANTED 1 Dowling, Michigan ! Only neat appearance and depend­ able persons need apply. Apply in person only between 2 p.m and 7 p.m. daily. Expert Tree & Stump Removal Trimming & Cabling — We do the complete job— । Rodee’s Restaurant ' | 911 W. State Street (Across from the fairgrounds In Hastings) I 5S'High Range • Fully Insured Workman's Compensation Phone 721-3318 or 962-7854 -24 HUS. f■ ft \ ' i —Banfield — CUT THIS AD OUT AND SAVE I g --------- — —J Legal Notice Barry County Board of Commtaionar* MARCH 25. 1936 SECOND DAY - FORENOON The regular meeting of lhe Sorry County Board of Commissioners was called to order on Tuesday. March 25.1986. at 9:30 a.m. by Chairperson Carolyn Coleman. Roll coll wos taken. Six (6) members were present: McKelvey: Williamson: Coleman; Hoare; Kiel; and London. One member absent: Dean. At the beginning of the meeting all present stood and pledged allegiance to the (lag. Moved by Kiel, support by Landon lo approve lhe minutes of the March 11. 1986 meeting as printed. Motion carried. Various correspondence was read by Chairper­ son Coleman. Moved by Williamson, support by McKelvey, to ap­ prove the agreement with the Deportment of Agri­ culture for the Soil Survey Team and authorize the Choir to sign. Motion carried. Limited public comment was called lor with ques­ tion regarding landowner liability for Soil Survey Team on property offered. Commissioner Hoare reported on the judicial com­ mittee investigation of the reported overcrowding problem at District Court during a recent preliminary examination. No further action wos deemed neces­ sary. Moved by Hoare. support by Kiel that the minutes of the Barry County Transit be approved ond plac­ ed on file, and also the February expenditures. In the amount of $17,978.67. be approved. Motion carried. Moved by Williamson, support by Kiel that the pro­ posed Ordinance A-86-2, to amend the Barry County Zoning Ordinance, be approved ond adopted. Mo­ tion carried by unanimous roll coll. The name of Richard Scott was placed In nomina­ tion by Commissioner Kiel to serve on the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals. Appointment to be mod© at the next regular meeting. Drain Commissioner Burdick was present and gave the Annual Report of the Drain Commission office. Moved by Hoare. support by McKelvey to ac­ cept lhe report and place it on file. Motion carried. The Annual Report of the Borry/Eaton Health Department wos preserved by Robert Shaffer. Mov­ ed by Landon, support by Hoare that the report bo received and placed on file. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey. support by Landon to author­ ize payment of lhe Miscellaneous Claims, in the amount of $20,999.45. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoore that the 1986 General Fund Budget be amended as follows: 101 GENERAL FUND Historic Photo of the Week - ALL FREE TO YOU If you've become engag­ ed. are a new parent or moved, I'd like to call on you with gilts In my basket information and cards you can redeem for more gifts al local businesses. Free to you and a helpful way to learn answers to your questions. Amendment B Amendment C 2-25-86___________ 3 25-86 141 Friend of Court 42.240 164.528 (122.288) 142 Friend of Court 191,887 DSS -+-118,068 73,819 275 Drain Commls42,280 41.530 sloner -+-75O 101 GENERAL FUND 4.927.780 4.931.250 TOTALS (3,470) Roll call was taken. Six (6) yes: Williamson: Col­ emon; Hoare; Kiel; London; and. McKelvey. One member absent: Dean. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon that the amendment of the Friend of Court Fund Budget be approved as follows — Fund budget reduced from $13,209 to $6,401: Adopted Amended 215 Friend of Court 12-10-85 3-25-86 Fund (6.808) 13.209 6.401 Motion carried. Commissioner Kiel presented the following resolu­ tion and moved for its adoption, supported by Williamson: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The County of Barry Is a participating municipality of the Michigan Municipal Employee's Retirement System, established by Act No. 135. Public Acts of 1945, os amended, and WHEREAS, Ac1 No. 314. Public Acts of 1969, amend­ ed the said Act No. 135 to permit participating municipalities to adopt a new benefit program, as provided in Sec. 68a of said Act; THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the Barry County Board of Comr. -issioners does hereby elect to con’inue Benefit Program C-2 Plan with the 47F Waiver (lor those employees with twenty-five (25) years of *ervicej ond the employee contribution to the pion ’o be five percent (5%) ol wages for oil members of 'he Barry County Sheriff's Deportment division of 'he Fraternal Order of the Police. The effective dote °f this new benefit program to be with the first Payroll check received after January 1. 1986. H FURTHER RESOLVED tho the County Clerk shall •'■e a certified copy of this Resolution with the Michigan Municipal Employee s Retirement Board *ilhin ten (10) days of adoption. Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commission STATE OF MICHIGAN) )SS: COUNTY OF BARRY ) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true ond correct statement of the official proceedings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners at their regular March 25. 1966 mooting. Marian E. White, Deputy Clerk Mation carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Kiel, support by Wllllomson to grant a salary increase of 3% for 1986. effective January 1, 1986. and an additional $.15 per hour, to be ef­ fective July 1. 1986. to the following non-union employees and department heads: (iarbara Forman Abstract Richard Engel Animal Shelter Kenneth Granata Circuit Court Debbie Baker County Clerk Katherine Sunior District Court John Ainslie Equalization Mike Keeler Friend of Court Planning Director Plonnlng/Zonlng Robert Nida Juvenile Court June Richardson Veterans Counselor Roll coll was taken. Six (6) yeas: McKelvey; Williamson; Coleman; Hoore; Kiel; ond, London. One member absent: Dean. Motion carried. Moved by London.support by McKelvey to grant the Property Committee power to oct regarding a new water heater and other plumbing problem* at lhe Health Department Building. Motion carried. Commissioner Hoore presented the following res­ olution and moved for Its adoption, support by Wil­ liamson: RESOLUTION WHEREAS. Section 16 of Chapter 13 of the Revised Statutes of 1846 requires each county to provide a suitable and sufficient jail; ond WHEREAS. The Barry County joll currently lacks suf­ ficient space to properly house Its jail population ond Is without adequate funds to provide a long term solution lo this situation. NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED the Barry County Board of Commissioners hereby supports House Bill No. 4957 which provides for 50% state funding of the cost directly resulting from the increase in tho number of bed spaces for the construction, reconstruction or renovation of county jails. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, thot a copy of this resolu­ tion be forwarded to Senator Robert Welborn. State Representatives Robert Bonder ond Pou I Hillogonds. ond tho Michigan Association of Counties. Motion carried. Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson Norvol E. Thaler. Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN) )»: COUNTY OF BARRY) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the official proceedings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners at their regular March 25, 1986 meeting. Mariam E. White. Deputy Clerk Motion carried. Juanita Yarger. Barry County Treasurer, introduc­ ed Bonding Attorney James White. Mr. White spoke to the Board regarding the present low concerning the sole of Delinquent Tax Bonds. Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson to adopt the resolution to borrow against 1985 delinquent taxes. Roll call was taken. Six (6) yeas: Williamson: Col­ eman: Hoare; Kiel: London; ond. McKelvey. One member absent: Dean. Motion carried. Attorney White discussed with the Board the mat­ ter of the project to improve the Barry County Med­ koi Core Facility. 11 wos reported thot the Social Ser­ vices Board and the Board of Commissioners Finance Committee recommends proceeding with the Bond issue of $1,100,000 for the project. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon to adopt the resolu­ tion to proceed os recommended. COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN RESOLUTION TO PROCEED WITH PROJECT TO IMPROVE BARRY COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY At a regular meeting of the Board of Commis­ sioners of the County of Barry, Michigan, held In the County Building in Hostings. Michigan, on the 25th day ol March. 1986. at 9:30 o'clock a.m. PRESENT: Members McKelvey; Williamson; Colemon; Hoore; Kiel; ond. London. ABSENT: Member Deon. The following resolution wos offered by Member McKelvey ond supported by Member London WHEREAS, on February 26. 1985. the Board of Commissioners of the County of Borry (the "Coun­ ty-) adopted o “Resolution to Authorize Publication ol Notice of Intent to Enter Lease Contract with Borry County Building Authority" with respect to certain proposed improvements to the Borry County Medical Core Facility (the “Project"); ond WHEREAS. Bendzinski & Co., financial consultant to the County, in a letter dated March 11. 1986. recommended to the County that the Project be undertaken for the estimated cast of $I.£44.^X). —-J WHEREAS, it is proposed that the cost of the Pro­ ject will be provided by the issuance of Building Authority Bonds in the amount of $1,100,000 (the "Bonds") by tho Barry County Building Authority (the " Authority") pursuant lo the provisions of Act 31 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1948 (First Extra Ses­ sion). as emended ("Art 31") and the remainder of the cost of the Project shall be financed by available County funds on hand and Investment earnings: and WHEREAS, the proposed scope and financing of the Project have been approved ond recommend­ ed lo th© County Board of Commissioner* by the County Finance Committee and by the Board ol the County Department of Social Services: and WHFREAS, it is in the best Interest ol the County to proceed with the Project. NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, as fol­ lows: 1. That the County shall proceed with the Project for the estimated cost of $1,564,560. 2. That tho Authority Is hereby directed to pro­ ceed with the issuance of the Bonds In accordance with the recommendation of Bendxinskl 4 Co. 3. That the terms and conditions of the Lease Con­ tract between the County ond the Authority initial­ ly approved by the County on February 26. 1985. os amended, ore hereby approved and the Lease Contrort shall bo executed on behalf of the County by the Chairperson of the County Board of Commis­ sioners and the County Clerk, ond they ore so directed, in substantially tho form attached hereto os Exhibit A with such changes in tho Lease Con­ tract o* may be necessary or desirable, permitted by law. and not materially adverse to the County. In addition, tho Chairperson of the County Board of Commissioners, the County Clerk, ond tho Ad­ ministrator or Acting Administrator of the Medical Caro Facility or such other appropriate County of­ ficer or employee are hereby authorized to execute and deliver such other certificates, documents. In­ struments and other papers as may be required by the Lease Contract or this resolution or a* may be necessary or convenient to effect the initial sale ond delivery of the Bonds, including, without limitation, any documentation required wilh respect to the lox exempt status of the Bond. 4. Thot the obligations of the County o* set forth In sold Lease Contract, shall be the full faith ond credit limited general obligation of the County, it being understood thot any tax levy by the County to meet these obligations as o first budget obliga­ tion, is subject to existing statutory ond constitional tax limitations. 5. The use and distribution of an Official State­ ment with respect to the sole and issuance of the Bonds, as prepared by Bendzinski & Co., as finan­ cial consultant, is hereby directed and authorized. 6 That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in­ consistent with the foregoing ore hereby rescinded. YEAS: Members Landon; McKelvey; Williamson; Col­ eman; Hoare; and, Kiel. NAYS: Members None. ABSENT: Member Deon. RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. Norvol E. Tholer County Clerk Borry County STATE OF MICHIGAN) )SS COUNTY OF BARRY ) I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the County of Barry. Michigan, do hereby certify that the foregoing is o true ond complete copy of a resolution adopted by the Board ol Commis­ sioners cl a regular meeting held on March 25. 1966. the original ol which resolution is a part of .he pro­ ceedings of said meeting and is on file in my office. Public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to ond in compliance with Art No. 267, Public Arts of Michigan. 1976, as amended, including in the cose of o special or rescheduled meeting, notice by publication or posting at least eighteen (IB) hours prior to the time set for the meeting. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto affixed my official signature this 27th day of March. A.D.. 1986. Norval E. Thaler County Clerk Bariy County Roll coll was taken. Six (6) yeas: Landon; McKelvey: Williamson; Colemon; Hoare; ond. Kiel. One member absent: Deon. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by London thot the Board go into closed session to discuss a personnel pro­ blem ot the request of this persons' representative. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. The Board went into executive session at 11:40 o.m. The Board returned to open session at 12:05 p.m. Moved by London, support by Williamson to file all correspondence ond reports. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Williamson to recess to April 8. 1986. or the call of the Choir. Motion car­ ried and the meeting wo* adjourned at 12:05 p.m. Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson Norval E. Thaler. Clerk �PageS- The Hastings Banner- Thursday. April 3,1986 Second study also differs with findings Phvs ed teachers disagree with fitness report by Steve Vedder and the Associated Press Hastings physical education teachers disagree with a presidential council study on physical fitness that claims school children are in no better shape than a decade ago. A survey of 18,857 public school pupils found a continuing “low level of per­ formance" in key areas such as running, jumping, flexibility and strength, the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports reported recently. However, one day after those findings were announced, the results of a two-year University of Michigan fitness program disclosed that children who combine in­ school exercise and classroom education with proper eating habits are are in belter shape than their peers. _ George Allen, former Washington R^j. skins coach and lhe president’s council chairman, called the results of the presidential council study “alarming" and appalling" and blamed cutbacks in school education programs. “There are some major problems jn physical fitness among the youth of this country." said Allen. “Many children simply Saxon teams preparing for openers The weather has cooperated ever so politely so far. but Hastings coaches realize this is Michigan and it is spring. Even so. lhe 6 Saxon spring coaches have been able to make great strides with their teams this spring because of the conducive weather. With most of lhe teams’ openers still a week away, the Hastings track, baseball, softball, tennis and golf squads have all ready been outside for as many as 10 days. The Saxon baseball team, under Bernie Oom. plays its first 3 games on the rosd beginning with Grand Ledge on April 12 at 10:00 a.m. Following that are games with Ionia on April 15 and Delton on April 17 before lhe team hosts the Hastings In­ vitational on April 19. Hastings plays Mid­ dleville at 9 a.m. in the first round of that tournament, which also includes Otsego and Jackson Northwest. The baseball team has 7 lettermen back including 5 part-time or full-time starters. The Saxons went 8-16 a year ago. The Hastings softball team, under Judy Anderson, opens April 15 at Ionia and then travels lo Delton 2 days later. The Saxons, which have won league titles 2 of the last 3 seasons, open their home slate in the Hastings Invitational playing Middleville. The boys and girls track teams run at Caledonia and Greenville on April 15 and 17 before finally coming home for the alwayspopular Hastings Relays on April 26. The boys team, under second year coach Paul Fulmer, has 56 kids out including 20 lettermen. The team is extremely young with 44 freshmen and sophomores dotting the roster with only 8 seniors. Fulmer said the team, in its fourth week of practice, has done extensive conditioning and technique work, weight training and endurance work The girls team, under veteran coach Pat Murphy, is also extremely young with only 4 seniors and 4 juniors. Murphy has only 10 lettermen but does have extensive freshmen and sophomore classes which feature 32 Hastings' baseball coach Bernie Oom hits some grounders to his players girls. during a recent Infield practice. Most of the Hastings spring sports teams The boys tennis team, under Jeff Simpson, open the week April 14th. plays at Lakewood April 14 and opens its home slate the following day against Harper Creek. Simpson has his top 4 singles players back and 8 lettermen in all. The girls golf team plays at Caledonia on April 15 before home meets on April 16 against Grand Ledge and April 18 against BASEBALL April 12...................................... at Grand Ledge Charlotte. The golf team has 6 returning SOFTBALL April 15................................................... at Ionia letterwinners including 4 of the team’s top 6 TRACK April 15.............................................................. atCaledonia players. Hastings Country Club, the home of TENNIS April 14.............................................................. atLakewood the Saxon golfers, opened Sunday with the team practicing for the first time there on GOLF April 15.............................................................. atCaledonia Tuesday When they open... « car Carr NAPA CHAMPION SPARKPLUGS FREE! <NAPfl> WHV. All the right parts in al) the right places." e IMS ****** AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING DEALERS AND GARAGES. CRUMPTON AUTOMOTIVE 122 North Jefferson, Hastings 945-3421 “I am finding that the kindergarteners of 3 years ago who are now third graders have made a whale of a lot of progress, and I would venture to say without the programs wehave.it (physical activity) wouldn’t be as good as it is," said Newsted. "On the whole across the country, because of the trend toward visual-oriented ac­ tivities...! would agree with the council's findings:" Jan Bowers, who teaches physical education in grades 4-6, also agrees with the presidential council's findings — largely because Hastings has had no P.E. programs al the 4-6 grade level since the budget trimming of the late 1970s. However, Bowers said that trend has changed this year with new testing programs and instruction in team sports. These programs are an extension of what Newsted teaches at the k-3 level, said Bowers. “I agree on most of the (council's) points, but I’m starting to see a change," sh* said. "Putting these programs in will help the kids instill some basic motor and perceptual skills." Judy Anderson, a 16-year veteran of leaching physical education at the high school and current junior high levels, said that while youngsters tend lo be "lazier" today, the level of physical prownei. hasn't Continued on next page - HmHto* Mt*- Co- Thursday Twister* Machine Room.......................................................... .462 Chromo Room........................................................... .445% McDonald*.......................................................................429 VBdng............................................................... 411 Leftovers..........................................................................383 Office........................................................................... 390% HIGH GAMES ANO SERIES... C Hoywood 235-564; R. Sanlnocenlco 514; R. Seileck 508. Andrus--------- -------------------------------------------- 67%-48% Hasting* Auto. Heating................... . ...........64%-51% Hosting* Mutual.............................................. 63% -52% Hostings Bowl................... ........................................61-55 Burn* Refrigeration...................................... 59% -56% Fun Time Gal*............ ............................................... 57-55 Shamrock..................................................................... 54-56 Mini Chomps...............................................................5244 MC Sporting Good*........... -.....................................5046 JIM Service...............................................................4848 HIGH GAMES...D. Smith 163; W.McDonald 163; 8. Steele 159; I. Decker 180; F. Doloat136: M. Hoywood 168; 8. Hathaway 184; P. Wright 143; W. Barker 161; B. Kruko 145; J. Morgan 163; C. Howkin* 160. HIGH SERIES... M. Bolson 169-455; K. Foul 174-469. P. Guy 159-463; S. Keeler 167-471; J. Smith 161-433: C. Rush 160-444, Y. Markley 172-442; C. 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M. Kill 177. E. Johnson IN 5 Nosh ,7,; 0 Mvn>by 181. 8 Anders 175: C. Nichols 172; K. Lenz 185; F. Ruthruff 184; K. Schantz F. Girrboch 174; G. Purdum 2IO-524; W. Hull 152; D. Kelley 188-540; R. Price 210-536: V. Powers 177; P- Koop 186; S. Kollay 198; J. Green 185; H. Hewitt 204; M. Snyder 182; K. Hanford 166: P. Lun­ Mace Pharmacy... nw«................. Hoir Core Center Affton's Assoc...... • Echlin Distributor Cap and Rotor with a 6 month or 6,000 mile warranty. classes will stress weight training, in-season sports, and aerobics at the junior and senior levels. Incoming freshmen still take the Intro to Physical Education class while sophomore physical education moves from mandatory to elective, said Simpson. Simpson noted that high school students are tested via the Marine Physical Fitness and president's council methods. Records are kept to provide incentives for the student. “We’ve been stressing physical fitness since I’ve been here,’’ he said. “Some schools test once at the start of the year and once at the end. We test every 9 weeks. 4 times per year. "1 think we do see improvement, loo.” Pat Murphy, who has taught physical education at Hastings for 27 years, said girls are in far better condition than when she first came to Hastings. “I feel they're in better shape because there is more testing today," she said. "They have more physical education classes than they used to. Fifteen years ago they had only 2 days a week and they weren't involved in athletics." Now because of class specialization and the fact that girls sports are booming, high school age girls are in excellent shape. “They've been exposed to a variety things because there is more time now,” she said. Tum. Mixed Wed. P.M. Bowling League FREE—NAPA Champion Copper Plus'" Spark Plugs with a 6 month or 6,000 warranty with the purchase of Sports hurD-tAJ............................................................. JO-18 fsrmulo Realty.......................................................... .29-19 Hastings Fiber Glos*............................................... .29-19 leant Realty.................................................................26-22 HdWax Snowplowing..............................................24-24 Skedgell Well Drilling.............................................J4-24 Woodland Sales........................................................ .22-26 ttoorbend Travel....................................................... JO-28 Moore Sole*................................................................. 19-29 Marsh's Refrigerot ion... ... ..................................... 17-31 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES MEN... R. Eaton 219; 8. Madden 200; D. Ruthruff 201-496; D. Everett 173-496; D. Johnson 206. HIGH GAMES AND SERIES WOMEN ... J. Eaton 206-534. J. Everett 185-446; V. Tolles 171-475; B. Ecthinow 171. SWTS CONVERTED... D. Hoffman 5-7; R. House 44; P. Scobey 6-7-10. 7-2-8- Give your car the kind of complete, real tune-up it deserves. The NAPA Real TUne-Up Package includes: Tim N'ewsted, who teaches physical education from kindergarten through the third grade, largely agrees with the president's council findings. He said Hastings has instituted new programs which leach perceptual and motor development skills, but Newsted noted because the classes are brand new. the effects have been short range. Bowling results dquist 196. SPLITS CONVERTED... J. DeMond 5-7; C. Allen When you take advantage of NAPAk Real Ttme-Up offer ■ support for. physical education. Simpson agrees lhe Hastings budget crunch of lhe late 1970s affected the system s physical education system, but the program has been rebuilt and will peak next year when the high school offers three new physical education classes: Fitness and Sports Activity. Weight Training and con­ ditioning and Fitness and Conditioning The aren't tine the aren't get gelling the vionmno vigorous exercise they need to develop strong and healthy bodies." The largest of its kind in the United States, the survey was conducted among 6-17 year old boys and girls at 187 schools. Among the findings were: _ Forty percent of boys aged 6-12 and 70 percent of the girls could not do more than 1 pullup. Fifty-five percent of the girls could not do any. - Forty-five percent of boys aged 6-i I and 55 perent of all the girls could not hold their chin over a raised bar for more than 10 seconds. - Forty percent of boys aged 6-15 could not reach beyond their toes while seated on a door with legs outstretched. - Improvements in physical prowness of girls generally halted at about age 14, except in flexibility. Overall, the children's performances were little changed from 1965 and 1975 surveys, and remained better than a 1958 survey’s result, the study said. The University of Michigan study revealed students who regularly participated in a fitness program had blood pressure readings well below the national average and that students tested above national averages in flexibility, abdominal and upper arm strength. The study included students in grades kindergarten through 12 who had par­ ticipated in the program for two or more years. About 14,000 students statewide participated with lhe main goal of the program to reduce risk factors that cause heart disease. A poll of Hastings physical education teachers shows they fed today’s children are in better physical condition than their predecessors Jeff Simpson, who has taught physical education at Hastings for 13 years, said he hasn’t noticed a dropoff of physical education at the high school level. “I’ve noticed a little change, but being the rural community that Hastings is, and because the kids come from farms, our statures are different," noted Simpson. "I haven’t seen the fitness level drop.” While council nfficals agree that factors such as television and social attitudes were involved, they cited a lack ot school physical education programs as the chief problem. Allen noted that local budget cutting initiatives often have eviscerated gym programs, and said he favored federal Haidy's Shirts...... 56-60 pitons Const... ... .56-60 Nashville Locker... 53-63 Varney t Stables .53-63 Welton's Inc............ Avenue Pub....................................................... ........ .......... HIGH GAMES AND .SERIES... S. VonDenburg 190.545; C. Wilcox 194-537; P. Flther 191-531; F. Srhneider ’80-509; L. Bornum 183-507; P. CronInaer 180-487; P. Frederickson 174-486; N. Hummel 1(9-483; D. Brewer 186-471; M. Haywood 171-450; D Mu-phy 161-445. J. Gardner 201. B. Blakeley )f7; L- Eiliston 185; S. Beck 173; 8. Lyttle 173; S. ■roitner 158: T. Burch 156; B. Handy 149; B. yrogindewey 167; V. Slocum 157; M. Brimer 163; M. Linderman 146; N. Varney 150. I. Stamm 158. B. Johnson 149; P. Godbey 143; D. Burn* 157; V. Utter 167SUITS CONVERTED... K. Becker 5-6-10; M. Brim3-10; L. Elliston 4-7-10. Cascode Home Improvement......... . Kent OH................................................... J.G. Stock Farm.................................... Hecker Agency.................................... Matthews Riverview........................... ......... 87-33 .76%-43% ..........71-49 -65%-54% ......... 65-55 -64%-S5% Hastings Bowl.............. Orel* Inn........................ ......... 56-64 Gravelies Market........ .55% 44% D.J. Electric.................. -54% 45% Reminder....................... 53% 46% Nashs ill* Auto............ ......... 52-68 Lyon* Excavating. .... ......... 5248 Medical Core Facility. -47%.72% Farrell* Heating........... ......... 46-74 Pioneer Apt..................................................... .45%-74% HIGH GAMES AND SERIES J. Skedgell 172; M. Lyon* 170: 8. Flition 173; J. Elliston 166; L Blakely 170; N. Taylor 173; B. Thomason 164; K. Smith 161; L. Waldron 171; B. Cowell 161: J. Wilde 145: T. Christopher 193; I. Ellison 188. D. Long 177; E. Ulrich 170: P. Arend* 208; W. Hull 156; S. Jockson 200; G. Buchanan 203; D. Coenen 203-547; B. Wilkin* 191-528: E. Cuddahee 157; F. Cuddohee 14A D lnr<.n I** ■ «•------ • — Words for the Y’s Outdoor Soccer - Teams were formed the week of March 21. Players will be notified of their teams during lhe weeks of April 14-26. Players not notified by that date, should call the YMCA. Games will begin on May 3, with practices beginning the week of April 28. Soccer shirts will be passed out during the first practice. YMCA Summer zXpplications - For those who attended YMCA Camp Algonquin in 1985, will be receiving their 1986 Summer Camp Brochure during the next couple of days. For those who didn't attend last summer but would like to this summer, may call the YMCA at 9454574, and a 1986 Sum­ mer Camp Brochure will be sent to you. Hastings and Middleville area schools will receive their camp brochures in Mid May. Space in each camp session is limited so early registration is recommended. The 1986 camp calendar is as follows: TinyTot Camp: a.M.: June 16-20 (5-6 Year Olds); TinyTotCamp: P.M.: June 16-20 (54 Year Olds); Jr. Coed Resident: June 23-25 (8 Year Olds); Jr. Coed Resident: June 25-27 (8 Year Olds); Coed Resident: June 30-July 4 (9-10 Year Olds); Coed Resident: July 7-11 (9-10 Year Olds); Coed Resident: July 14-18 (9-10 Year Olds); Boys Resident: August 4-18 (ll-12Year Olds); Girls Resident: August Il­ ls (11-12 Year Olds); Coed Resident: July 28Aug. 1 (11-12 Year Olds) ; Coed Day Camp July 21-25 (7 Year Okls); Manitou Island Trip: July 21-25 (13-14 Year Olds); Sailing Trip: June 30-July 4 (13-14 Year Olds). Keep watching this column for special announcements on all the above programs. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, April3.1986- Page9 Martha Davis Mijda Seuss Kimberly Fox Denise Kosbar Baptist College next year for at least a year Seven Hastings band members honored for contributions to group Honors have not rained on the Hastings Band this year ■ it might be more accurate to say the honors have poured on the band. And while the band as a whole has stood out for its success, directors Joe LaJoye and Joan Bossard-Schroeder have singled out seven of those members as the elite of the band this year. Below is a description of what Mijda Seuss. Martha Davis. Kavan Geary, Kimberly Fox, Amy Ketchum, Nikki Dunham and Denise Kosbar have done during their years on the band and where they plan on going in the future. Martha Davis — Senior The daughter of Rev. Leonard and Norma Davis. Martha has been playing the flute in the Hastings Band since fifth grade, and was involved with music long before that. “In our house it was required that you take the piano until you are at least 17 years old, and I have been interested in playing in the high school band since I was in first grade," she said. This dedication paid off, as this year she was named one of 200 students in Michigan to the Michigan High School Honors Band and recieved the highest rating at the Michigan Solo and Ensemble festival. She .says paU-«f-4his.toucoeas is-d tie «o the last two years being spent with Dr. CharleB ’ Osborne of Western Michigan University, who has tutored her. Next year Davis plans on attending Spring Arbor college where she would like to ex­ plore the possibility of studying a new area of special education called “music therapy" where the use of music is used to help people recover from various ailments. Mijda Seuss — Senior The daughter of J. Michael and Barbara Seuss, Mijda also started playing the flute while in fiftn grade, and was exposed to music at home through the piano at a very young age. "My parents listened to Blue Grass and Kimberly has plans to become a Classical music a lot when I was young and it chiropractor and possibly use music therapy was natural for me to enjoy music," Mijda in her work. Tentative plans for the said. University of Iowa and Western Michigan This love for music was expressed many University are being made for her future summers when she spent weeks at the Blue education. Lake Fine Arts Summer Camp, playing in the ensemble band there. Amy Ketchum — Sophomore The daughter of Geoffrey and Cynthia "Some of my best experiences come from Ketchum, Amy plays the flute in the that camp. I met some of my best friends outside of Hastings there. This past summer Hastings Band. But she has different reasco. "When I was in sixth grade the band at Blue Lake I was awarded the No. 1 chair teacher wanted me to play the trumpet, but for flute. That was a very exciting moment for me,” Mijda said. we had a flute at home from when my mom played the flute in school, so I played that," Mijda has also been accepted at Western Michigan University in the Music Depart­ she said. Amy has her own flute now and she will ment and is hoping for acceptance to Oberlin need it this summer when she spends eight School of Music in Ohio. weeks in the 1986 National Interlochen She plans on enrolling in a double-major where she ends up with a music major and Festival. possibly something such as biology. She was accepted based on a tape she sat Kimberly Fox — Junior in, and it was a very big surprise for her. "It was my idea to send in the tape and try The daughter of Charles and Julia Fox, Kimberly began on the same road as Mijda out, but I was starting to give up hope after I and Martha, but has arrived in a very dif­ didn’t hear from them after a while. Then ferent place. Today she plays the tuba in the when I had just about given up altogether,! band. got their letter," she said. In fifth grade, however, she played the Although Ketchum has a strong love fa flute, after learning music at the age of four music, her career goals flow in an opposib jdrrect|y~ 1 from her grandmother. - ’-*re"7 T“ 4' In^her tnshmttf yjJar in h®i school, sh^ *" “M jWig dream is to run the family tool and die business. I hope to take over the business took a different fork in the road and started playing the tuba for the Hastings Band. A one day," she said. Nikki Dunham — Senior move that has made a turn for the better. Daughter of Joy and Tom Dunham, Nikki As a junior, Kimberly has been accepted to the Interlochen Arts Academy for her senior plays the clarinet in the Hastings Band. year in school. Nikki comes from a family of music with This is a very high honor which sets very sister and mom playing instruments. And it high entrance standards. To become ac­ is just something that she enjoys doing. cepted, lhe student has to send transcripts of "Music is something I can use when I am grades, a tape of a solo arrangement and frustrated to satisfy me and help calm references. me...it lets me express my creative This summer, Kimberly will also be away feelings,” she said. Nikki has been accepted to Western from home touring Europe with the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Bavaria and Central Michigan University and plans on majoring Europe. in Music. One day she hopes to become a band director. “Up until about three years ago, I didn't like band all that much,” she said. “But with Mr. LaJoye as a director I really enjoyed it 1 just hope that one day I will become as good with the students as he is." STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE OF Denise Kosbar — Senior DEPARTAAENT OF AGRICULTURE PUBLIC HEARING The daughter of Don and Donna Kosbar, ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION BEFORE TNE MICHIGAN Denise plays the flute in the Band. NOTICE OF MEETING STRATEGIC FUND She also picked up the instrument in the OF DRAINAGE BOARD ISSUANCE OF LIMITED TOWHONfT OBLIGATION REVENUE fifth grade. But she chose it because she NAY CONCERN: BONDS ON BEHALF OF liked the sounu of it. Notice is hereby given thot on GBR FELPAUSCH COMPANY “My sister played lhe flute and I liked the the 26th day of June. 1934. a The Michigan Strategic Fund sound of it and just decided I wanted to play petition wos filed with Audrey (the "AASF") will hold a public that," she said. Burdick County Drain Commis­ hearing at 9:00 a.m. al the MSF's sioner of the county of Borry Other people must like the sound of it as offices located on the Third Floor of the Low Building. 525 asking for the cleaning out. re­ well, as Denise recieved the highest rating at locating. widening, deepening, West Ottawa. Lansing, Michi­ lhe state Solo and Ensemble competition. straighlenina tiling, extending gan on the 17th day of April. Denise plans on attending Grand Rapids or relocating olxig a highway of Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE NKHIGAN STRATEGIC FUND ISSUANCE OF UNITED OBLIGATION REVENUE BONDS ON BEHALF OF ASSOCIATES REALTY The Michigan Strategic Fund (the "AASF) will hold o public bearing at 9:00 o.m. al the MSF » offices located on the Third Floor ol the law Building. 525 West Ottawa. Lansing. Michi­ gan on the 17th day of April. 1986. on lhe issuance of bonds by the AASF on behalf of Asso­ ciates Realty, o Michigan part­ nership (the "Company") to assist the Company in financing the acquisition and renovation of on existing 29.000 sq. It. supermarket ond office facility ond construction of an approxi­ mately 18.000 sq. ft. addition oil to be located at 127 South Michi­ gan. Hostings. Barry County. Michigan (tne "Protect). The Project will be owned by the Company and leased to GBR Felpousch Company for opera­ tion os a retail grocery super­ market. The bonds ore proposed to be issued in on aggregate principal amount not to exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000 The bonds shall be limited obli­ gations of the MSF. payable only from loan repayments to be mode by the Company tothe MSF ond other by the Company. The bonds will not constitute on indebedn nf the MSF. the State of MichiXllh,n ,h. of „ilulIonol or .intulory pro.i.Ion ond will -ol con.lltul. or ,l,o lo o charge ogo.ml th. Jonoral ci odll ol lh. MSF or *• oenorol crorhl or loxlosi powor ond location of ,h' propel ijrx Written but „u,r date of ‘h«h.aring_ Dated: AAarch27. SSa3R»«*FUN0 (517)373-0349 drain knewn end designated os the MA1LISON Intercounty Drain. And Whereos the Oromoge district of the AAallison Inter­ county drain includes lands with­ in the Townships of Woodland ond Corl ton County of Borry Townships of Campbell ond Odessa County of Ionia. And Whereas, a certified copy of said petition was served upon Keith Warner County Drain Commissioner of lhe County of lonio ond Director of Agricul­ ture. by Audrey Burdick County Drain Commissioner of tne county of Barry. Npw. Therefore, in accordance with Act No. 40. P. A. 1956. as amended, a meeting of the Drainage Board of soid drain will be held at the Page MEM­ ORIAL Building 839 4th Avenue. Lake Odessa. Ml in the town ship of Odessa county of Ionia, on the 11th day of April 1986. at 10:00 o'clock in lhe forenoon, to determine the necessity ol sold improvement. Now. Therefore, all persons owning lands liable to on assess­ ment for benefils or whose lands will be crossed by said drain. or any municipality af­ fected, are requested to bo present ol said meeting, if they so desire. Doted ot Lansing. Michigan, this 10th day of March 1986. Paul E. Kindinger Director of Agriculture By Michael R. Gregg. Deputy Director in Charge of Drains (Inter County) (4-3) 1986. on the issuance of bonds by the AASF on behalf of G&R Felpousch Company, a Michigan corporation (the "Company") to assist the Company in financing the acquisition ond installation of equipment ond furniture to operate a supermarket all to be located ot 127 South Michigan. Hostings. Barry County. Michi­ gan (tho “Project"). The Pro­ ject will be owned ond operated by the Company. The bonds a-e proposed to br Issued in on aggregate principal omount not to exceed Eight Hundred Thou­ sand Dollars ($800,000). The bonds shall be limited obliga­ tions of the MSF. payable only f.om loon repayments to be mode by the Company to the AASF ond other collateral pledged by the Company. The bonds will nol constitute an indebtedness ol the MSF. the State ol Michi­ gan or the City of Hostings with­ in the meaning of any constitu­ tional or statutory provision and will not constitute or give rise to a charge against tho general credit ol tho MSF or tho goneral credit or taxing power of the State ol Michigan or lhe City of Hastings. The MSF hos no taxing powor. The hearing shall provide tho fullest opportunity for ex­ pression of opinion, for argu monl on the merits ond for in­ troduction of documentary evi­ dence pertinent to the nature ond location of tho Project ond tho proposed issuance ol bonds. Written comments will bo accepted by lhe MSF but must be received on or before the dote of the hearing. Dated March 27 1986 Mickey Wallace. Loon Officer MICHIGAN STRATEGIC FUND (517)373 0349 (4-3) to give her time to decide on a career. Kavan Geary — Junior The son of Russ and Zelma Geary, Kavan plays the xylophone in the Hastings Band. His is a story of uniqueness. Kavan began on percussions with the band but soon tired of the same old thing and moved on to more adventurous things. "I got tired of hitting one little round surface, so I started with the xylophone which has the bells and the chimes and all that kind of stuff,” he said. And those bells and chimes must agree with Kavan, as he has been selected to the Michigan Lions All-State Band. This band travels to the national conference of the Lions and plays for them there. This is the second year Kavan has earned the honor. Last year he flew to Dallas to perform, and this year he is going to New Orleans to play for the Lions. Kavan will also be eligible to be part of the all-state band next year when it travels lo the Phillipines. Becoming a member of the Lions band is an honor that few students can attest to and even fewer are chosen two consecutive years. Quality care important when using extended wear lenses Kavan Geary Instructors differ with fitness report, Continued from previous page necessarily dropped. “It’s not a lot worse, we still the same percentage of kids that score well on tests and the same number that score in the medium and lower percentiles,” said An­ derson. "There isn’t a huge difference; it’s not drastic. "At the junior high level the kids are ex­ celling as well as the freshmen of yesterday because they’ve had physical education in elementary school.” lohn Deere 200 Series Tractors Right for today because they were by Malcolm Ritter AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Sold over the counter, advertised in newspapers and television, extended-wear contact lenses often are not treated like medical devices - and the result is increased risk of corneal infections, some eye specialists say. Not only do some commercial outlets fail to provide quality care that keeps lenses sa.'e, some optometrists and ophthalmologists charge, but advertising has led some wearers to underestimate the importance of proper care of the lenses. Spokesmen for manufacturers and com­ mercial outlets say such staements are unfounded. Some call the care allegations part of a turf battle in which, at last count, the outlets were doing well: more extendedwear contacts were being bought from commercial outlets than private practictioners as of the end of 1984, according to Health Products Research, a New Jersey marketing company. In such a commercial world, says Dr. Michael Lemp, chairman of Georgetown University’s Center for Sight, the at­ mosphere is very different from the con­ trolled trials that established the safety of the lenses. "You’ve got them out in the open markelp.ace, with competition, discount operations competing with each other to undercut each other on price," he said. “There's a temptation to cut comers," such as by omitting thorough eye examinations to weed out high-risk patients and careful in­ structions about hazards and what to do if symptoms appear, he said. Lemp said he had no proof of corner­ cutting. But for the fees that commercial chain operations charge, said St. Louis op­ tometrist Dr. Frank Fontana, "I don't see how they can give adequate followup care and good instruction." Sharp disagreement comes from spokesmen for commercial outlets. "The true basis of that argument is economic competition. Some of these people are seeing practices which once flourished getting smaller because they fail to stay competitive in the marketplace,” said op­ tometrist Dr. Arthur Newman, director of professional relations for Cole National Corp. Cole operates about 550 outlets in Sears and Montgomery Wards stores and its own stores, called “The Eyeworks.” "If you cut corners on care, you cannot sustain your practice. If you can’t sustain your practice, you go out of business," Newman said. “The only way you can prosper is if you take care of the patients who come to you properly.” Newman said Cole does try to weed out bad candidates for lenses, and "we certainly are trying to get our patients in” for followup checks. Cole enforces mandatory standards for eye exams by optometrists it employes, while optometrists who lease space from Cole must follow applicable state law, said Continued on next page - Plans for Spring are blowing in the Wind... ''III 80 Change for the sake of change is pointless. Thai's why our _ 200 Series Tractors are pretty much the same as at their 1975 introduction. Quiet, dependable and smooth running. With every part just a little tougher than might need be. Pick a hard-working 10-. 12-. 14- or 16-hp tractor. All have variable-speed drive, premium features, 38or 46-in mower, a choice of attachments, and good old fashioned reliability. Climb aboard a 200 Series soon. Nothing Runs Like a Deere’ THORNAPPLE Don’t let them stay there! OUR LOAN OFFICERS ARE READY TO HELP of y°ur p|ans and projects are of special interest *° U3, ’oo- Were happy,o |oari HP” money to people who have dreams and desires to accomplish something g worthwhile for themselves and their = families. Don't let your ideas blow off * Into the wind without investigating the advantages of a low-cost loan from NBH. WEST STATE AT BROADWAY B AN'K of (Hastings Member FDIC . All deposits Insured up to $100,000°’ �Page 10- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, April 3,1986 Fiber latest in ‘miracle’ cures First April shower — Without a doubt this has been one of the dryest springs In recent memories ... until Tuesday afternoon, at least. A quick shower hit the area as school was letting out on that day. However, (left to right) Amanda Seeber, Julie Horn and Melissa Hom were not caught unprepared as they had taken umbrellas with 'hem to school. SERVICE DIRECTORY Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY BUSINESS MACHINES ORDER TO ANSWER FREE ESTIMATES SALES and SERVICE Phone 948-2073 Lyle L. Thomas Advantage Business Machines File No. B6-227-PZ In The Matter Of: PRAIRIEVILLE CEMETERY TRUST FUND On the 27th day of March. 1986. an action was filed by the Prairieville Cemetery Trust Fund in this Court being the Circuit 428 S. Church St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models Prairieville Cemetery Trust Fund to the Township of Prairie­ ville. It i» hereby ordered that any Interested party shall answer or take such other action as before the 19th day of May. 1966. Failure to comply with this Order will result in o Judgment INSURANCE on tho Comploint filed In thH INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health Retirement • Life Home Auto • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Dated: March 31. 1986 HUDSON E. DEMING. Circuit Judge Drafted by: Richard H. Show (P20304) Attorney for Prairieville Cemetery Trust Fund Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Show < Fisher 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (4-17) Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVEof 945-3412 REAL tSIATt Our 46th Year MILLER REALESTATE Ken Miller, C.R.B.. C.R.S. Hastings (616) 945-5182 REALTOR LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dry Cleaning for 321S. Mickita. Hutep PkMt MM2S5 unit: 7-531 Ma.-Fn.4it »1:J» Call.. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. CAR & TRUCK REPAIR (Owners of Reminder 1 Bonner I (616) 945*9554 by Doug Dolleniore Sun City News-Sun PHOENIX (AP) • The quest has been a long one. Ponce De Leon searched Florida in futility for the sweet waters of the legendary Fountain of Youth. Traveling medicine men in the 19th cen. tury suckered thousands into purchasing elixirs promised to cure everything from warts to whooping cough. A few years ago, some thought laetrile, a extract from apricots, could cure cancer. Frankly, it turned out to be the pits. For centuries man has searched in vain for something he could eat or drink that would cure his ills. Now fiber, a substance found in many plant foods such as nuts, whole grain cereals, vegetables and fruits, is being touted as the latest contender in the battle against a kaleidoscope of diseases. Medical researchers are exploring the relationship between fiber intake and health. While the findings are inconclusive, some researchers think that fiber may help protect the body from disease such as diverticulosis. diabetes, colon cancer and heart disease' Some also believe that it may prevent con­ stipation and obesity. But at least two Phoenix dtetidanswarn that those heavyweight pronouncements may be premature. “I think a lot of that is speculation. 1 think the only thing that's been shown is that fiber increases the transit time of the colon," says Cathy Spetek, a dietician at Phoenix General Hospital. “I don't think the studies they've done are really conclusive. "These are alleged claims at this point because there’s still research to be done," agrees Elaine Kvitka, director of the Dietetic Education program at Central Arizona College. "Even defining what fiber is hasn't been completely done." Generally fiber, also known as roughage, is considered to be the complex car­ bohydrates found only in plants. Bran cereals, beans and fruits such as black­ berries and dried prunes are rich sources of the substance. Fiber is not digested, absorbed or metabolized by the body and which passes directly through the digestive system, but researchers haven't determined how it works. Nutritionists generally ignored dietary fiber until the early 1970s when several medical researchers issued provocative reports about it. Dr. Benis Burkitt, a British surgeon, noted that rural Africans whose diets were high in fiber seemed to have a lower incidence of disease common to people living in developed countries who consumed low fiber diets. A University of Kentucky researcher found that diabetics placed on high-carbohydrutc, high fiber diets were able to reduce theii insulin needs signifcantly. But the most dramatic research suggests people who eat high fiber diets rarely develop colon cancer. Researchers speculate that some types of fiber may reduce the bacteria that interact with fat to create cancer-producing substances called car­ cinogens. They also guess that the more rapid movement of waste products through the digestive system that occurs with a high fiber diet may reduce the time carcinogens are present in the colon to initiate cancer growth. Although this evidence is impressive, it does not prove a cause and effect, Ms. Kvitka says. In fact, too much fiber, she and Ms. Spetek say, can actually block the absorption ot* vital minerals and in some cases lead to malnutrition. Motorcycle, car accidents reported The Hastings Team of the Michigan State Police report two separate accidents Easter Sunday, one involving a truck that ran off the road and one involving a motorcycle. A preliminary report on an accident in­ volving James R. Velte, 36, of 2950 Barber Rd., Hastings, indicates Velte and a passenger, Houston Malone II, 30, of 1781 Coats Grove Rd., Hastings, were injured when Velte's truck ran off Irving Road south of Gun Lake Road at 12:20 a.m. Sunday. Neither were wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident, police said. They were taken to Pennock Hospital by ambulance and later transferred to But­ terworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where both are being treated for multiple facial fractures. Velte was listed in good condition Wednesday and Malone in fair condition. A motorcycle driven by Raymond H. Waldo, 19, of Lansing, struck a wire fence on Woodland Road early Sunday afternoon, injuring Waldo and passenger Tamari j' Beasley, 21, also of Lansing, state police said. Police said Waldo was northbound on Woodland east of Eagle Point Road when his motorcycle hit a patch of sand, causing the motorcycle to slide off the east side of the road and into a fence. Both were treated at Pennock Hospital and released. indrasW Despite their skepticism, both recommend a moderate fiber intake. How much is moderate? The National Cancer Institute recommends eating foods that provide 25 to 35 grams of fiber daily. The fiber content of grains, fruits and vegetables varies. But a slice of whole wheal bread or 10 peanuts, for example, contain about three grams of fiber. Eating a balanced diet is the key. the two say • If people are eating a well-balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grain breads and cereals, then they're probably getting enough fiber," Ms. Spetek says. "But I don't think too many Americans are doing that. I would say the average person in this country isn't getting enough fiber." "If everything you’re eating is soft and overcooked, such as casserole-type dishes with lots of white bread and white cereals, then you may not be getting enough," Ms. Kvitka adds. The dietians suggest several ways to in­ crease your fiber intake including: -Substituting baked or boiled potatoes with skins for mashed. The skins are im­ portant fiber source. -Eating whole fruit or vegetables rather than the juice, theamountof fiber in juices is insignificant compared with the fiber of the whole fruit. -Eating high fiber snacks. Peel a grapefruit, prepare vegetable sticks or nibble on bran cereals. Both women caution that adding high fiber foods to your diet should be done slowly. A sudden dietary change, they warn, can disrupt the digestive tract and cause ab­ dominal pain. Kvitka suggest gradually increasing fiber intake over a period of two or three weeks. "Slowly try some of these things in your diet,” she says. "If they agree with you, you might find that a high fiber diet might be pleasant as well as healthy.’’ Bran Gingerbread 1%i cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda A* tsp. double acting baking powder 4 tsp. salt 1 tsp cinnamon 4 tsp. cloves 4 cup shortening I egg I cup light corn syrup 1 cup hot waler 2 cups whole wheat and bran cereal with dates, raisins and walnuts Mix flour with soda, baking powder, salt and spices. Cream shortening, beat in egg. Add corn syrup and hot water and blend until smooth. Add flour mixture; beat until smooth. Stir in cereal. Pour into 9-inch square pan which has been lined on bottom with waxed paper. Bake at 325 degrees for about 30 to 35 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan about 5 minutes; remove from pan. discard paper and finish cooling on rack. Cut into 9 squares. About 350 calories, 2 grams dietary fiber per square. Fresh Fruit Criip 6 cups sliced peeled tart apples or pears l4 ci4> sugar or honey 2 tbsp, lemon juice (optional) 2 tbsp, butter or margarine, melted 1 tsp. cinnamon tsp. salt 3 tbsp, butter or margarine 1-3 cup sugar 1 tbsp, all-purpose flour 14 cups natural bran flakes with raisins Mix apples with 4 cup sugar, the lemon juice, melted butter, cinnamon and salt. Spoon into 8-inch round or 14 quart shallow baking dish. Cream butter; blend in 1-3 cup sugar and the flour. Stir in cereal and sprinkle over apple mixture. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 10 to 15 minutes longer or until apples are tender. Serve warm with whipped lopping orcream, if desired. Makes 6 seryings. About 270 calories, 4 grams dietary fiber with apples; 310 calories, 6 grams dietary fiber with pears. More news every week! Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS Any type property .inywhere in Michigan 24 Hour*> Call Free 1 800 292 1550 First National Acceptance Co Assistant Manager Wanted Rodee’s Restaurant, 911W. State st. 1435 S. Hanovw St, Halting*. Mich. 49058 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sanrica Heart: Mondoy 8 io 8 Tusidoy-Fridoy 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA EH GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS □ MIHM MTMS PUTS NTtSM Keep thet great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! — SALE Quality Yarns at Affordable Prices HAND KNIT GIFT ITEMS Jackie’s Yarn Shop 9 MARKET ST., MIDDLEVILLE • 795-3718 Monday thru Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Evenings by Appointment ...in Hastings, is now accepting appli­ cations for mature, responsible indivi­ duals who are willing to learn all phases of business with possible ad­ vancement to assistant manager. Apply in person. No phone calls, please. Mon.-Sat. 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Creole Deviled Eggs I1: cups natural bran flakes 2 tbsp, butter or margarine 4 hard-cooked eggs, cut in halves lengthwise 2 tbsp, mayonnaise 1 tsp. finely chopped onion 4 tsp. prepared mustard Dash of pepper Creole Sauce: Saute 1-3 cup diced green pepper, 1-3 cup diced celery and 4 cup chopped onion in 2 tbsp, oil in saucepan until tender. Add 1 an (8oz.) tomato sauce, 4 cup water, 1 tsp. sugar and 2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce Bring to boil; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 14 cups. Saute cereal in butter in saucepan. Remove from heat and set aside. Remove egg yolks from hard-cooked eggs; mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, onion, mustard and pepper. Fill egg whites with mixture. Pour half the Creole Sauce into shallow baking dish. Spoon 14 cups of the cereal mixture over sauce. Arrange eggs on cereal. Spoon remaining sauce over eggs and lop with remaining cereal. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, or until heated throughout. Makes 4 servings. About 320 calories, 3 grams dietary fiber per serving. Midwest Bubble Loaf l«/4 cups whole wheat and bran cereal, any variety 1-3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 pkgs. (74 ozs each! refrigerated buttermilk biscuits 1-3 cup melted butter or margarine Crush cereal mix with sugar. Cut each biscuit into quarters. Dip each into melted butter and then into cereal mixture, coating heavily. Place in well-greased 8x4-inch loaf pan. Sprinkle with remaining cereal mixture and drizzle with remaining butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool in pan 10 minutes; invert onto serving dish and serve warm. About 300 calories, 1 gram dietary fiber per slice (4 loaf). Recipe may be doubled; bake in 9-inch fluted tube pan for 45 to 50 minutes. Extended wear contact leilSeS, continued from previous page Frank Rozak, vice president for government relations. William Sullivan, president of Pearle Vision Centers U.S.A., which has 850 outlets, said optometrists lease space from Pearle in most states where the chain operates. They have "the same training, the same licensing requirements, allof the continuing education requirements as the private guy," he said. Statistics show the ulcer rate among Pearle clients is far below the two-tenths of one percent rate found in manufacturer studies, although Pearle may not have been tcld about all ulcers in its customers, said optometrist Dr. Michael Simons, Pearle vice president of professional affairs. James Hawkins, executive director of the Opticians Association of America, cited a 1983 Federal Trade Commission study that found no difference in eye health among lens wearers fitted by opticians, ophthalmologists, and commercial and private-practice optometrists. That study included only dairy wear patients, said FTC attorney Gary Hailey. But lhe American Optometric Association, whose members are mostly in private practice, sponsored another study in which private-practice optometrists were found to do longer eye exams and catch eye problems more often than commercial optometrists did - a demonstration, the association declared, of inferior care at commercial outlets. Apart from that issue, some eye specialists say advertising has made some users take inappropriately casual attitudes about the lenses. Ads have created “the concept that this contact lens is probably like maybe mascara, or might be light aftershave lotion or something like that, that docs not require the degree of responsibility that most people would use wnen employing a meaicai device or even brushing theii teeth," said Dr. James A quaveils, director of the cornea research laboratory’ at the University of Rochester in New York. Replied Pearle’s Simons, "If a consumer sees an advertisement, ixitil they contact a provider of care that attitude may prevail. (But) my experience with patients tells me that if the providers of care do a decent job, that attitude does not remain." "The job is for the doctor to convey the message to the patient that they're dealing with a medical device," said optometrist Dr. Vincent Zuccaro, vice president for professional services at lens manufacturer Barnes-Hind Inc. "Some of them do it. Some of them don't do it very well." Manufacturer ads that said the lens could be worn up to 30 days shouldn't be blamed if a user ignores a doctor's instructions to lake them out more frequently, said Orrin Stine, chairman of the Contact Lens Institute, which represents major lens manufacturers. "Whose responsibility is that? Is it the manufacturer's responsibility for daring to mention the product was approved for wear up to 30 days, based on clinical studies? Is it the docto/s for not visiting the patient once a week.... or the patient who has ignored the doctor's prescription?" Some may find advertising of professional products and services distasteful, Stine said, but “that’s the reality, that’s the world. “I think in lhe end the most important ingredient here is professionals who are doing the best they can, who do a good job of fitting the patient, manufacturers who make the best product they can, and patients who follow the orders of their fitter," he said. “We all bear an equal responsibility to do the best job we can. And I think by and large everybody does exactly that." Th. HASTINGS BANNER - Cell (615) 948-8051 . Kbassifked ads NOTICTS NOW OPEN FOR Ceramic Classes, Wednesday af­ ternoon and evening, we are taking children Saturday mornings from ages 8-18 $1 class and seniors, Wed­ nesday afternoon or evenings $1 a class. Phone 945-5283 days or 948-2158 evenings.________________ CROSS WITH CHRIS! June 21 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland. July 5 England, Ireland, Scotland. July 21 - Denmark. Sweden, Norway. August 4 - France, Switzerland. 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(5-1) AGENTS LOOKING for people lo work in T.V. commercials. For inf or. call <602 ) 837-3401 Ext. 1568. A HOMEMAKERS DREAM: Ladies you don't need experience, we train. Christmas around the world party plan is looking for ambitious homemakers to work as area supervisors. This is a ground floor op­ portunity with excellent income. No investments. For local appointment cal! Marsha. 313-257-0669 RESPONSIBLE SECRETARY HELP wanted, flexible hours. Gun Lake area, send resume to Ad. No. ill, c-o Hastings Banner. P.O, Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058, (4-3) AUTOMOTIVE •84 HORIZON, dark, metallic grey, 33,800 miles, new car condition, $4250. Will sell immediately. Call 945-5975 after 5 p.m. (4-1) 1982 DODGE CHALLENGER under 50.000 miles, automatic tran­ smission, air conditioning, $4150. Call after 4:30 p.m. 945-3945. SER7TCK FREE LANCE WRITER, reports, brochures, articles, business and personal by degreed experienced writer. Fees negotiable call Scott, 792-6583. (4-10) VOICE AND PIANO LESSONS: Janet Richards. Lessons at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Hastings. Phone 616-349-2351. (tfn) TIDY home cleaning SERVICE: Weekly, semi­ weekly, monthly We do homes, offices and windows. All workers are bonded. 945­ 9448. (tfn)________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician, assistant Cal’ 945-9888 (tfn) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-04-10.pdf c608a30c62e58ad6d46642b0e592c83a PDF Text Text ms ...wrap Reassessment of city possible Hastings city officials are In­ vestigating the coat at bringing in an outside firm to reassess property in the city, Mayor William Cook says. The city’s Board of Review and City Assessor Mike Payne are looking into whether the city can hire a firm to reappraise property within the city or take on the project ixing city personnel Funding for such an undertaking would have to be found in next year's budget to make such a project possible. Cook said. A citywide reassessment has not been undertaken in Hastings since IMS The state recommends such outside reassessments every 10 to IS yean, Cock said. y THURSDAY. APRIL 10.1966 VOLUME 131-NO. 15 PRICE 25c 6 file for local school board Cars crash in Nashville Saturday Two vehicles collided tn Nashville Saturday, sending one woman to the hospital with minor injuries. Nashville police report that a vehicle driven by Faron L. Hughes, 20, of 7511 Guy Rd, Nashville, crashed into a vehicle driven by Dowlas T Han sbarger, 26, of 11362 Scipio Hwy., Vermontville, near the corner of Main and Fuller streets at 6:30 p.m.. injured was Cathy M Hughes, 21, Hughes' wife. Mrs. Hughes and the Hughes' nephews Chad and Steven Haight were passengers in the Hughes vehicle, police reported. Police said the Hughes vehicle was northbound on Main Street making a left hand turn onto Fuller Street when the Hansbarger vehicle exited onto Fuller from a parking lot, hitting the Hughes vehicle. Mrs. Hughes may have been injured because she was not wearing a shoulder harness, police said — her vehicle was not equipped with one. She was treated and released from Pennock Hospital. by Robert J. Johnston and Shelly Suiter Diane Hoekstra Patricia Endsley Larry Haywood Seeking 4-Year Term: Seeking 2-Year Term: Hoekstra Haywood Heath Endsley Jones Allen (Photo not available) Woman cited in Hastings accident Two Hastings women received minor injuries Monday when the car in which they were riding was broadsided on the corner of South Church and Center streets. Sharon K Hause, 40, of 302 W. Green SL driver of the car, and passenger Kathryn Matson, 47, of 2715 Airport Rd., were treated and released from Pennock Hospital. Hastings City Police report that Hause was southbound on South Church Street at 3:35 p.m. when an automobile eastbound on West Center Street failed to stop at the Church Street stop sign. The automobile hit the Hause car broadside, knocking it 43 feet away from the intersection, police said The driver of the car, Shari L. Peacock. 20, of 538 Eagle Point Rd., Lake Odessa, was cited for failure to yield the right of way. Man injured when car strikes tree * A Bellevue man was injured Satur­ day when the vehicle be was driving ran off the road and struck a tree. James A. Henry, 62, of 6490 Huff Rd., was northbound on East Avenue just south of Huff Road when the accident occurred at 4:10 p.m., Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. Deputies said Henry's vehicle left the east edge of the roadway, hit a stump and then crashed into a tree. Henry was taken by ambulance to Leila Hospital in Battle Creek and was transferred from there to Community Hospital, where he was listed in good condition Tuesday. Legislators to meet citizens The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Legislative Coffee on Monday, April 14, at Mc­ Donald's Restaurant. The coffee is set for 8 a.m. Senator Jack Welborn of the 13th. District and Rep. Bob Bender of the 88th District will be attending. There will be an open discussion. The public is welcome and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce encourages county wide participation. William Heath NancyJones In contrast to the last two school board elections where candidates ran unopposed, six people will be running for the Hastings Board of Education in the June 9 election. Two four-year seats and a two-year seat are to be filled. Seeking reelection are incumbent board President Diane Hoekstra of 1740 Jacobs Circle and incumbent Larry E. Haywood of 3200 Solomon Rd. Also running for a fouryear seat is William Heath of 3650 S. Bedford Rd The two-year seat was created by the resignation of Richard Shaw. Patricia End­ sley if 5590 E. State Rd. was appointed to the post until the election. She is seeking the seat along with Nancy L. Jones, 570 N Airport Rd., and Arthur Allen. 4390 Fruin Rd., Bellevue. Allen has sought election to the board in * Thre£rjdk HHe Delton incumbent Three people, including a past candidate, are challenging an incumbent at Delton Kellogg Schools for a seat on the board o( education. Incumbent Patricia Fales, 9483 Enzian Rd., is being challenged by Sylvia Forester of 5950 Head Rd., a previous candidate; Gregory Linker of 10157 Three Mile Rd.. Plainwell; and Alvin War ran, 109 W. Keller Rd Two T-K incumbents are opposed The incumbents on the ThornappleKellogg Board of Education, both seeking reelection to four year terms, have two challengers. The incumbents are Gary Thaler. 6500 Fighter Rd., Freeport, and Donald Williamson, 9550 Green Lake Rd. Challenging them are Jane Irene Roon of 2045 Fawn Ave., Middleville, a past can­ didate, and Gary Lee Collier of 915 Green­ wood. Three seek two seats at Maple Valley One incumbent and two newcomers are vying for two four-year terms on the Maple Valley Board of Education. Incumbent board President David Hawkins of 9300 Bivens Rd., Nashville hopes to retain his present seat for another four years. Seeking a post held by LcRoy Sleeper, who chose not to run. is Dale Berry of 7451 Allegan Rd., Vermontville. This is Berry's first bid for public school board office. Another challenger is Beatrice Pino of Rt. 3, Maple Grove Rd., Nashville. No challengers in Lakewood district Incumbent board trustee Lynn Fetterman of 303 Lk. PL Drive. Lake Odessa, is the lone candidate in Lakewood's school board election seeking a four year term. Fetterman was recently appointed to the board to fill out the remainder of a term occupied by Jack Blessing who retired. Woodmansee’s attorney seeks to dismiss charge State may fund business adviser of murder conspiracy by Mary Warner Richard G. Stevens, defense attorney for accused murderer Norman H. Woodmansee of Dowling, says be will file a motion to have conspiracy charges against Woodmansee dropped. Stevens will move to quash information presented by the prosecution relating to the conspiracy charges, he said. Such a move will make the prosecution's case much more difficult to prove, he said. Stevens made his remarks after a pretrial hearing involving Woodmansee Friday. Woodmansee is accused of the Jan. 25 death of Ricky A. Goddard, 32, of Dowling. Goddard was shot once in the back of the head at his home on Gurd Road in Hope Township. Police are alleging that Woodmansee was hired by Goddard’s wife Sharon and her then-boyfriend Richard S. Eckstein of Battle Creek to kill Ricky Goddard and collect on his insurance policies. Murder charges against Mrs. Goddard and Eckstein were dropped after a district court judge ruled that there was not enough ad­ missible evidence linking the two to God­ dard's murder. The prosecutor’s office is in the process of appealing that dismissal. Woodmansee was bound over to circuit court on charges of first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the case. Stevens said after Friday's pretrial that “there’s not one bit of physical evidence" linking Woodmansee to the crime. “I think at this point he's not guilty," Stevens said of his client. “The burden is on Barry County businesspeople may soon have the services of a fulltime economic development adviser available to them, if an attempt to fund such a person is successful. Tne Joint Economic Development Com­ mission (JEDC) is currently looking into a proposal by the Michigan State Department of Commerce to provide such funding. A $20,000 grant under the state's Com­ munity Growth Alliance program is being considered, said Donald Drummond, chairman of the JEDC. Such a grant would have to be matched by an additional $20,000 from Barry County, part of it in cash and part of it in comparable goods and services. Should a fulltime adviser be funded, he or she could provide businesspeople with several services, such as helping them apply for government contracts, assisting them in developing expansion plans, or acting as an advocate on their behalf to attract new business to the community, Drummond said. The grant could also pay for a computer terminal to tap into a statewide network furnishing such information as who is looking fora new location for their business, etc. CGA programs are already in effect in many areas of the state, Drummond said. The JEDC already has a parttime “specialist” working out of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce offices. Her salary and the JEDC's operating expenses are supplied by city and county funding. JEDC is an organization formed to promote community economic growth, and has city council, county commission, and member-at-large representation on its commission. Continued on page 3 County will be able to get payment for lawsuit expenses “Good news," is the way Barry* County Board of Commissioners Chairman Carolyn Coleman described correspondence in­ dicating that the county will be covered by insurance through a "Michigan fund" to pay for expenses incurred from a lawsuit filed by a convicted murderer against the county. Coleman told the board Tuesday that expenses from a lawsuit by Kevin Grote would be covered back to February of 1985 through the Michigan Property and Casualty Guaranty Association. Bills to the county from that lawsuit since that date total bet­ ween $3,000 to $4,000, she said. That is only a portion of the expenses though. After the meeting, Coleman explained that the insurance company covering the sheriffs department went into receivership during the time Grote's alleged grievences against the cotmty took place. Since the Ideal Insurance Co. went into receivership, "this Michigan fund covers (debts of) companies that have gone defunct , and it’s taken all this time (for Barry County) to get in,” she said. Aetna Technical Services has been named to act as the county's agent in the matter. “We’re really pleased because that (Grote's lawsuit) has been one of the extra expenses that we had last year." Grote has filed two lawsuits against the county, and the one filed in March of 1984 alleges that Sheriff David Wood, Jail Ad­ ministrator Daniel L. Dipert and Correc­ tional Officers Dawn Sensiba, Art Bennett and Al Cichy denied Grote the medical needs necessary for the care and treatment of an alleged paralysis of his lower extremeties after he fell when coming out of the shower at the jail. Grote is currently serving three life terms in prison for the 1982 murder and robbery of Francis Young and Helen Mott at Young's Prairieville home. In his complaint against the county. Grote also alleges that he was denied priviliges of participating in educational, recreational and religious activities and self-help programs that other inmates were allowed to do while he was housed in the county jail. Coleman said "we've been trying to dismiss the suit,” but that a Kalamazoo judge has raised three new issues. Grote is requesting compensation of $250,000 from each of the defendenls besides an additional $5,000,000 each for alleged punitive damages from Wood and Dipert In other business. Richard Scott of Delton has been reappointed to a three-year term on the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals. (feasts' , Wftrmintl un for spring wtaunniy • r Members of the Hastings baseball team go through a series of warm up exercises prior to a recent work-out. Most Barry County sports teams open their schedules next week. For a complete preview of the baseball, softball, track, tennis, and golf teams In the live local schools, turn inside. �Page 2 The Hastings Banner • Thursday April, 10,1986 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HCANING County of Barry on Proposed Varianc* Permit* Notice it hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeal* will conduct a pub­ lic hearing on April 15. 1986 al 7:30 P.M. in the County Committionor * Room. 117 S. Broad­ way. Hailing*. Michigan. Tabled oppeal to be picked up from the table at 7:30 p.m. • CoMNe-V-M Revo Baley, (applicant) Cato Be. V-1O-B6 Gordon Bourdo. (applicant) 7:40 P.M At this hearing, the following described property which gen erally lies ot 7279 Lindsey Rd. Plainwell, will be considered as the tile for requesting a variance to place a 12 x 60 ft.-1968 non H.U.D. mobile home on temp­ orary piers. A parcel of land in the NE % of Sec. 20-2-10. Desc os beg ot the 1/8 In on W sd of Mill Pond, th W to the center of Lindsey Rd., th N al cen In of Lindsey Rd. 150 ft., th E to Mill Pond, th 5 ol Mill Pond to POB Good News For Brides-to-be. A Welcome Wagon Engagement visit is a perfect way to help plan your wedding. I ll bring useful gifts, helpful tips and suggestions, plus cards good for more gifts at local businesses All free to you. and Fm not selling a thing! Please call me so we can arrange a convenient time lo get together. Orongovillo Twp. Cbm No. V-11-86 Victor C. Copelin. (applicant) 7: 50P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gen­ erally lies Boyne Rd.. Wood­ land will be considered a* the site lor requesting o variance to place o 12 x 60 fl. or larger H.U.D. approved mobile home. Parcel 2: The West one hall of the Southeast one quarter of the Southeast one quarter of Sec. 4. T3N. R7W. Except, that port of the West half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Sec. 4. describe! os: Com­ mencing ot the South west corner of the West half of the South­ east quarter of the Southeast quarter of said Sec. 4. th East 150 ft. aiong the South line thereof to the point of begin­ ning; th North 650 fl. parallel with the West line thereof; th East 300 ft. parallel with the South line thereof; th South 450 ft. parallel with the West line thereof; th West 285 fl. parallel with lhe South line thereof; th South 200 ft. to the South line thereof; th West along the South line thereof 15 ft. to the point of beginning. Castleton Twp. Cm* Ne. V-12-B6 South Jefferson Street News EVENTS 1. BaMball Seeaon Opens -April 7. Bring us a baseball card featuring a member of the 1968 World Champions and we will trade you a new pack of baseball cards (with gum). 2. Spring - The surest sign of spring Is the opening of the newly remodeled Cone Zone In Downtown Hastings. 3. Barbershop Quartet Day - April 11. Visit Bosley's this week with your quartet and sing us a song. We will give each of you a $2.00 gift certificate. 4. Wild Turkey Days and Tri State Turkey Calling Conteat - April 12. Do a turkey call on South Jefferson Street this week and we will give you a $1.00 gift cer­ tificate. 5. National Cherry Blossom Festival April 6-13. Bake us a cherry pie this week and we will trade you a $5.00 gift certificate. 6. National Library Wook-April 6-12. Thomas Jefferson's Birthday - April 13. Join In the celebration by visiting the Hastings Public Library this week and participating In one of the planned special events. Use the library to find out the three accomplishments that Thomas Jefferson was proudest of, come to Bosley's and tell us, and we will give you a Cone Zone Cone. (20 maximum.) 7. National Procraatlnatlon Wook - March 39. We are celebrating later than usual this year. What we will do to celebrate we will decide later. 8. Songkran Festival - April 13-15. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Little Bucky celebrates “Jenkins Ear Day* (April 9) by having a sale this week. The Buck finds his fantastic weekly specials by keeping his ears open and his mouth shut until he hears the best price. Then he says, “I shouldn't do this, but you are such a nice fella, send me a gross." You can take advantage of his good ear. every week In his Reminder Ad. Our Sentiment Shop selection of Mother's Day Cards Is now on display as are Graduation Cards. Shop early for best selection. Your purchase of any Lutece product in our Fragrance Aisle gets you a free gift. See Bucky’s ad for details. Bosley's is open this Sunday from 10 until 1. The perfect “Anniversary of the Big Wind" (April 12) gift is a colorful Wind Sock from the spring collection in our Pause Gift Shop. Check your blood pressure free in our Pharmacy and pick up your copy of "Control Your Blood Pressure". Our new copier is a big hit and at 10* a copy the price is hard to beat. Park in the free lot behind Bosley's or Park Free on South Jefferson Street (get a free “Gobbler Food" at Bosley's) and shop Downtown Hastings. QUOTE: "The man who reads nothing at all is better educa­ ted than the man who reads nothing but newspapers. ~ — ThomaaJetfanon (1743-1826) OSLEY ’•PHRFiniFICY’ PARK FREE Neal Wilkins, (applicant) 8: 00 P.M. Al this hearing, the following described property which gen erally lies ot Loftus Rd.. Free­ port. will be considered as lhe site for requesting a variance to place a 12 x 60 ft. or larger H.U.D. approved mobile home. Commencing ot the Northwest corner of the Southeast onequarter of the Southeast onequarter of Sec. 9. T4N, R9W. th East 26 2/3 rods for place of beginning, th South 12 rods, th E 26 2/3 rod*, th North 12 rods, th West 26 2/3 rods to place of beginning with rights of ingress and egress over the established right-of-way to said premises over remainder of Southeast onequarter of the Southeast onequarter. EXCEPT reserving established gas and mineral rights. Subject to all conditions, restrictions and easements of record. Irving Twp. C*seNe.V-liM Arundel J. Reneau, (applicant) Anna R. Axman. (property owner) 8:10 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gen­ erally lies ot 6800 Buller Rd.. Nashville, will be considered as the site for requesting a var­ iance to place a 12 x 60 ft. 1967 non-H.U.D. approved mobile home and on same par­ cel as existing house. COMM SE COR SEC. 32-2-7. TH W 780 FT. TO CEN OF ANG­ LING HWY. NELY ALONG CEN OF HWY TO N I S SEC. LINE. TH S TO BEG. Maple Grove Toni LaFountaine. (applicant) Lester 8 Lucille LaFountaine. (property owners) 8:20 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gen­ erally lies at 6912 Dennison Rd.. Plainwell, will be considered os the site for requesting a vari­ ance to place a 14 x 80 fl. • 1985 H.U.D. approved mobile home. Commencing at a point ol the southeast corner of the South­ west one quarter of the South­ west fractional one quarter of Sec. 18. T2N. R10W running thence North 38 rods. West 17 rods and 12Vs fl., thence South 38 rods, thence East 17 rods 12% ft. to place of beginning, ex­ cept the North 150 ft. thereof. Subject to conditions, limita­ tion*. easements, restrictions and rights-of-way of record. Orangeville Twp. All of the above described property being located In Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon a var­ iance request either verbally or In writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The variance applications ore avilable for public inspection al the Borry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broadway. Hostings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 A.M. lo 5:00 P.M. ■ Mon­ day thru Friday. Please coll the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Norval E. Thaler. Clerk Barry County (4-10) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER File No.86 227.PZ In The Matter Of: PRAIRIEVILLE CEMETERY TRUST FUND On the 27th day of March. 1986, on action was filed by lhe Prairieville Cemetery Trust Fund in this Court being the Circuit Court for the County of Borry. to transfer the assets of lhe Prairieville Cemetery Trust Fund lo the Township ol Prairie­ ville. It is hereby ordered that any interested party shall answer or take such other action os may be permitted by low on or before the 19th day of Moy. 1986. Failure to comply with this Order will result in a Judgment by Default against any such party for the relief demanded on the Complaint filed in this court. Dated; March 31. 1986 HUDSON E. DEMING. Circuit Judge Drolled by: Richard H. Show (P20304) Attorney for Prairieville Cemetery Trust Fund Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Show & Fisher 607 North Broodway Hostings. Michigan 49058 Allerding tells of house, old cars and farm by Tim Smith Driving north out of Hastings on M-43, nestled between the farm houses and barns is a rare sight. Set back from the road, sits a large A-frame house — the result of a Hastings man's pipe dream. The rustic redwood stained house is a majestic reminder to all who know the story of Jack Allerding and his dreams, sweat and elbow grease that went into the building of lhe house But the house is not the whole story here. The real story is of the man that dreamed of and built the house — Jack Allerding. Much to the dismay of Allerding, this is a story of a retired farmer who spends his time restoring classic cars and putzing around the house. Allerding is the kind of man who worked hard all his life farming his 350 acres of land, keeping his nose eleen and a smile on his face. He is also the kind of man who kicks at the dirt with his toe and develops a nervous laugh when asked to talk about himself. But when the basic shyness is unearthed in Allerding, underneath is a treasure of history and fascinating stories. A simple walk through the house can evoke a continuous string of stories that would keep the most restless person interested. The two big stories of his life, other than his family, are his house and his cars. The A-frame, which still looks modern today, was designed and built between 1963 and 1965 by Allerding. Inside of the house sits an in-ground swimming pool. The story of the house, however, spawns from a sad beginning. “The old house, which my grandfather built, burned to lhe ground in 1963...and for awhile my family lived in a trailer on the land so 1 could still farm,” Allerding said. But this setback was not one that would keep Allerding down for long. An A-Frame house, and restoring old cars are the love of a retired farmers life “One day I just asked my wife what she would think of an A-frame house- with a pool inside. She thought I was kidding, but I drew up some floorplans and went to three dif­ ferent architects before I found one that could help me do it," Allerding said. So while fanning during the day, and building the bouse during the evening and whenever he could, Allerding and family moved Into the house in the Spring of 1965 almost two years after the original house burned down. stand.? be.hi?? his 1948 Llncoln Mark 1 «hlch h« restored and rebuilt in his spare time in his garage. Taking a tour inside the house, Allerding beams with pride as he explains stories of his well-lived life that hang on the walls or sit Accused rapist ct nricted of assault A Dettori raddent being triad .fqc_Ju convict Ellis of either tbe charged rrimoR or napping and rape was convicted Imtw | certain lesser charges, the jury returned the felonious assault in a Jury trial laat wdR i assault verdict. Barry County Circuit Court i The couple were still technically married Glenn L. EUia, 50, of 10036 Upton DC focr at the time of tbe incident, although Mrs. a possible four-year prtoon teraUbr U Ellis had filed for divorce ProewMilK conviction. The jury found Elite £iilty । attorney Dale Crowley speculated that port being an habitual offender, ta wirieh caae h * tbe reason for the jiry s dectetam loga with sentence can be enhanced to op teflytan 1 fa leaner conviction could have been hsiii prison. they were still married at the time. Ellis vm accused of raping Mt aatraagi . Ellis is due for sentencing on the conviction wife at hb Upaon Drive hooa in ear! h«ay 2. December. Tbe proaeeutiM said t I- Elba has yet to be tried for a separate threatened hto wife with a acrewdrirer at incident involving his now ex-wife. Ha -te forced her to go with him to baa bame, wbei accused of assaulting her with a hammer the the alleged rape occurred. day prior to the alleged kidnapping. After being instructed « opttai i A trial on that charge is set forMay 11. Legal Notices NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED CITIZENS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following Orange­ ville Township Ordinance No. 1 -86 was adopted by the Orangeville Township Board at its regular meeting held April 1. 1986. said ordinance lo be­ come effective Moy 12. 1986. ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 1-86 ADOPTED: April I. 1986 EFFECTIVE: AN AMENDMENT TO THE GUN LAKE AREA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO EXHIBIT A (RESIDENTIAL EQUIVALENCE TABLE) An ordinance to amend Schedule A pertaining to the residential equivalence table as it pertains to boarding houses, drug stores, factories, medical and dental clinic*, shopping moll*, public build­ ings. oHice buildings, rooming houses, schools and service stations and lo repeal any ports or portions of lhe ordinance which is inconsistent herewith THE TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE ’ BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, ’ ORDAINS: 23. Mobile homes in mobile home parks or in campgrounds. .60/unlt 24. Multiple family residence or duplex. 1,0/unit 25. Office building. .25/1000 *q. ft. 26. Picnic park. .10 per parking site 27. Public building not in regular use. .5/1000 *q. ft. 28. Restaurant*. .10/seat 29. Rooming houses without meal*, .10/person X. Schools, excluding gyms, auditoriums, office, cafeterias, kitchen* or toilet facilities, 1.0/dossroom 31. Single family residence. 1.00 32. Stores (retail) except as specifically listed, 1.0 plus .1/1000 sq. ft. 33- Service station without cor wash. 1.0/premises 34. Shopping moll* under one roof sharing common bathroom facilities. 1.0/structure plus other individual user classes with plumbing 35. Snack bar* - drive-ins. .10/seat 36. Summer comp facilities. J5/comper space NOTE: All of lhe above users hove a minimum of 1.00 residential equivalent. SECTION II Any part* or portions of this ordinance which are inconsistent with these amendments are MOTION I Schedule A of the ordinance being the resi­ dential equivalence table is hereby amended to read as follows: Residential Equivalence TaUe °l Bolt Shop: io| Equivalent: 1.0/shop Barbershops, .01/choir Bars and Taverns. .05/seat ' Beauty Shops. .20/boolh Boarding Houses. JO/guert room Bowling Alleys (no bar*, lunch focilities), .50/ Cabins in cabin resort*, campgrounds or mnhH. home porks. 60/unit * Compground* ond travel trailer perk* . a. With individual sewer connections. .30/*ite; 8 With­ out individual sewer connections .15/tite Cor Wo.h • *. Coin-op, l.0/bor B. Ao.omohc 5.0/boy 10 Churches. .01 /seat ... 11. Clinic*, medical ond dental. 1.0/premi*e* nl.,» .25/exam room p 12. Convalescent Homes. .20'bed 13. Country Club*. 10/*eat in bar or re*in.„„„, plus.10 tOOOmh.olo.bwo.w 15. Drug Stores. 1.0 promises 16. Factories, office or production. .50/1000 *a ft 17. Foclorio,. wol p.o<... bo.od on sewage How. 250 gal 24 hr = 1.0 18. Grocery Stores ond Supermarkets. 25 nor moo *q. ft. • h uuu 19. Hospital*. I 10 bed 20. Hotel*, motel*, room* with private bath 20/ 21. Laundry self serve. .35 washer 22 Mobile homes not in park* or compg,Oundt If any section, clause, sentence or provision is determined to be invahd. said invalidity shall not affect the validity of ony other port or portion of this ordinance which con be given effect without such invalid part or parts. SECTION IV This ordinance shall toko effect May 12. 1986. DarleneHarper. Clerk Orangeville Township CERTIFICATE I. DARLENE HARPER, the Clerk of the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, do hereby certify thot in pursuance of low and statute pro­ vided. ot a regular meeting of the Orangeville Township Board held on April 1. 1986. ot 7:30 o'clock p.m.. ot the Orangeville Township Holl, located within the Township of Orangeville, ot which the following members were present, the Board enacted ond passed Ordinance No. 1-86. hereinbefore recorded, to become effective Moy ,2. 1986. and thot the members of said Board proseni ot said meeting voted on the adoption of said ordinance os follow*: 5 ton ton: Ye* Harper. Ye* Cook. Yes Boulter: No Lewi*: No I do further certify that on oltested copy ol Ordinance No. 1 86 wo* duly publiihed in lhe Kortings Banner, a newspaper printed in Hastings. Michigan, ond circulated in lhe Township of Orange­ ville on May 10 1986. ond further that said Ordi­ nance No. 1-86 was recorded tn said Ordinance Book on the 2nd day of April. 1986. gated April 1. 1986 porlene Harper. Clerk comfortably on the shelves of his home. The weather-beaten face brightens even more when the tour arrives at the pool area of the house. In the middle of the "A" sits a pool 12-feet deep at one end and shaped like a figure eight. “Swimming was always a big love of my life. I always enjoyed swimming and diving, and I couldn’t get down to the lakes enough so building a pool seemed like a good idea." he said. The pool in the middle of his home is not an ordinary pool. Up at the top of the A, at the end of a 40-foot ladder, sits a small platform. As Allerding looks up and smiles, one knows instinctively that the platform is not for the view. “I built that up there so I could dive,” he said with a smile. "I was sort of dissappointed because I thought I built it as high as it would go. but once I got up there I found about six extra inches," he said. The pool is empty of water today, due to the high price of heating, but Allerding is hoping to refill the pool very soon. Throughout the rest of the house Allerding explains of the triumphs he encountered while doing the electrical work, the plumbing and beating of the home. Small knick-knacks remind him of stories from yesteryear, all of which bring on other interesting stories. Outside of the house, the tour finds a very different element, but one that Allerding takes an equal amount of pride in. Cars of every shape, size and degree of repair rest waiting for Allerding’s attention. The car that has redeved the most at­ tention recently is a 1940 Ford convertible. The car, in several areas of the garage, is one Allerding remembers well. “I had a car just like this when I was young. In fact it was the first car I owned." Allerding said. The 1940 Ford is in the early process of being restored, but there are others that have recieved the full treatment. Such as the 1948 Lincoln Mark 1 which sits covered in his garage, being driven on a rare Sunday or special day. "I started restoring old cars when my daughter wanted to get married in the Mark I, I didn't have it done in time, but it runs now and I love doing it,” he said. “Doing things like this keep me occupied, and my hands busy," Allerding said, toe in the dirt again. Tobe honest, however, it doesn’t seem like Allerding ever had a problem keeping busy, and probably never will. Nashville man pleads guilty to sexual assault of 10-year-old Benjamin C. Chesebro, 49, of 7981 Assyria Rd., Nashville, will be sentenced May 16 for the sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl. Chesebro pleaded “nolo contendre”, or no contest, to second degree criminal sexual conduct in Barry County Circuit Court. Chesebro’s plea allowed Judge Hudson E. Deming to use a police report on the case to determine whether Chesebro's plea could be accepted. Chesebro "couldn’t remember” the events of which he was accused because of some mental problems, his attorney said. The police report stated that Chesebro engaged in sexual contact with the girl last April at the defendant’s home. The offense is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. A not guilty plea was entered and a May 19 trial date set. Nolan Mesecar, 19, of 5285 Upton Rd. Hastings, was given two years probation for a conviction of malicious destruction of a building over $100. Mesecar pleaded guilty March 14 to kicking in the door of his girlfriend’s Mill Street residence. Mesecar must pay restitution and put in $200 worth of community service. Also Friday, the court accepted a guilty plea to attempted uttering and publishing from Jerry E. Samis, 18, of 330 W. State Rd., Hastings. A forgery charge and a charge of uttering and publishing will be dropped in exchange for Samis’ guilty plea. Samis said that he and a friend took a check from a house whe.-e he was attending a party, filled it out, signed it, and cashed it at City Food and Beverage. Samis will be sentenced April 25. 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Norris Ada Mae Derendinger VERMONTVILLE ■ Ada Mae Derendinger. 75. of Vermontville died Monday, March 31. 1986 at the Lansing Hospital. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at Tiffany-Jessen Funeral Home in Lansing. Burial was in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Lansing. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Oliver E. (Shirley) Hole of Vermontville, Mrs. Allie (T. (Sand-a R.) Shearer, Jr. of Chiefland, Fla.; two grandsons; two granddaughters; two great grandsons; seven step grand­ children; 15 step-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond A. Derendinger in 1979. Benson Davis VERMONTVILLE - Mr. Benson Davis, 78, of 8917 Kelly Hwy., Vermontville, died Friday. April 4,1986, at Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 at Ver­ montville United Methodist Church with Rev. Glenn Litchfield officiating. Burial was in Freemire Cemetery. Arrangements were by Vogt Chapel Wren Funeral Home, Nash­ ville. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Assoc Mr. Davis was bora Nov. 22, 1907 in Eaton County, the son of Standerson and Henrietta (Rolanden Davis. He was a lifelong Ver­ montville Township resident where he was engaged in farming at his present address. Mr. Davis is survived by one sister-in-law, Mrs. Lois Davis of Vermontville; one niece, Mrs. Eugene (Mary) Fisher of Ver­ montville; and several cousins. James Painter RANTOUL - Funeral services for James R. Painter, 57, of 3150 S. Chanute St., Ran­ toul, formerly of Nashville, were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Dewey Mennonite Church, the Rev. Gary Ingold officiating. Burial was in Willowbrook Cemetery, Fisher. Lux Memorial Chapel, Rantoul, handled arrangements. Mr. Painter died at ’.1:45 a.m. Sunday (March 30, 1986) at the U.S. Air Force Base Hospital Chanute. Mr. Painter was born April 4, 1928, at Dewey, a son of Mural and Bertha Logdons Painter. He married Kathryn Rollins on July 8, 1959, at Chanute Air Force Base. She survives. Also surviving are four sons. Harry Rollins and Larry Rollins, both of Nashville, Mich., Christopher Painter of Urbana, and James Painter Jr. of Rantoul; four daughters, Brenda Ackley of Battle Creek; Christine Aden of Thomasboro and Estella Painter and Mary Painter, both of Rantoul; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Mr. Painter was a member of the Assembly of God Church of Rantoul. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years before his retirement in 1967. He was em­ ployed at the Armed Services YMCA at Rantoul. ATTEND SEBY1CES Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phenr 94JM995 Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 Fellowship and Coffee; 955 Sunday School. 11:10 Morning Wonhip. 6:00 p.m. Evening Wonhip; 7.00 p.m Youth Meeting. Nuncry for all service*, transportation provided to and from morn­ ing services Prayer meeting. 7 p m Wednesday. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 9459414 Sunday. April 13 • 8:45 Church School 1*11 ages). 10:00 PamUv Wonhip. Church Council Meeting alter Thursday, April 10 ■ 7:30 Sr. Choir. Saturday. April 12 - 9 30 Conf I. 2:30 C race/Emmanuri Comm Progressive Dinner Tuesday. April 15 • 9:10 Wordwalchen, 7:00 Adven­ turers. Wednesday. April 16 • 700 SCS Staff. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Mich.. Allan ]. Weenlnk, In­ terim Minister. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Chris­ tian Ed Sunday. April 13 - 930 and 1100 Worship Services Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9 30 service over WBCH-AM snd FM. 9.30 Church School Classes fcr all ages 10.30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room 11 JO Children a Church. 6J0 Senior High Youth Fellowship meet at the church. Monday. April 14 - 7JO Seasron Meeting in the Lounge. Tuesday. April 15-700 Pulpit NoramaUng Coranut tee in tbe Church Dirnng Room Wednes­ day April 16 - ItJO Women's Association Luncheon in the Dining Room. Nursery Provided. 6 30 Kirk Chou practice. 730 Chancel Choir practice. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS. 600 N. Airport Road. Hastings. 946-2104. Russell Solmes. branch president, phone 94S-23I4. Counselors Kent Gibaoo 1945-41451 and Ed Thomas (795-7280' Sacrament Meeting 9:30 ajn. Sunday School 10:30 am.. Primary. Relief Society. Prieelhood. aad Young Women at 11:30 a m Work Meeting second Thursday 10:00-2:00 and exerdsc data every Wednesday 7.00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broad way Rev. David D Garrett. Phone 9451229 Paraunage, 945-3195 Church. Where a Ch listUn espetience makes you a member, 9 SO a.m. Sunday School; 10 45 am. Worship Service; 6 pm. Fellowship Worship; 7 pm. Wednesday Prayer. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. Ml North Michigan. Minister CUy Roas. Phone 948-4145 residence, 946-2938 church. Sunday Services 10 am.; Bible Study 11 am.; Evening Services 6 pm.; Wednesday Ivanin* Bible Study 7 pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Weal State Road. Pastor J-A. Campbell. Phone 945-2283. Sunday School 9:45 am.; Worship 11 am.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wedneaday Praise Gathering 7 p.m ST. RO5B CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Satirday Maae 4JO pm ; Sunday Marnea 8 am. and II am. confessions Saturday 4 00-4:30 p m FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street Hastings. Mich.. 4905a. ^16) 945-9574. David B. Nebon Jr Pastor Sunday. April 13 - t 30 Wor­ ship Service • Room 108. “We Ara W.tnesses.' Luke 2435-49. 930am. Sun­ day School. 1030 in Coffee Fefiowshi? 1030 . m Radao Broadcast. WBCH. 1100 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 I. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948 8004 Kenneth W. Gamer Paator. James R. Bar­ ren. Aaet. to the pastor in youth. Sunday Services Sunday School 9.45 am. Morn­ ing Worship 11 00 am. Evening Worship 6 pm. Wednoeday. Family Nlghl. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 pm. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehcaraal 8JO pm. (Adult Choir). Saturday 10 to 11 am. Klnp Kids [Children's Choir). Sunday morning ser­ vice broadcast WBCH Nettie M. Bowman OLIVET ■ Mrs Mary E. Norris, 68. of 628 Spruce St., Olivet, formerly of Nashville, died Friday. April 4, 1986, at the home of her daughter at Narrow Lake in Eaton County. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday. April 7 at Vogt Chapel. Wren Funeral Homes, Nashville. Pastor Lester DeGroot officiated with burial in Lancaster. IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice. Mrs. Norris was bom Feb. 7.1918 at Tawas City, MI, the daughter of James and Susan (Denton) McCrum. She was raised in Tawas City, Indiana, and Detroit where she graduated from Cooley High School in 1934 She married Harold M. Norris March 14, 1936. They came to Nashville in 1958 where they lived until moving to Narrow Lake in 1974 and then to Olivet in 1984. While living in Nashville she worked at Makers IGA Store, Nashville News, Dr. R.E. White’s office, and Rexail Drug Store. She was a member of Nashville Baptist Church. Mrs. Norris is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Gloria Norris of Nashville; three daughters. Mrs. Theo (Cheryl) Savage and Mrs. Larry (Susan) Mead, both of Mulliken, and Mrs. Maurice (Karen) Dowding of Narrow Lake; 12 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and one brother. James McCrum of Okemos. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, on September 30, 1983. Flora M. Gauck LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Flora M. Gauck, 80. of 1615 Tupper Lake St., Lake Odessa, died Wednesday, April 2, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at the Koops Chapel in Lake Odessa, Pastor Dick Frost officiated with burial in Sebewa Baptist Cemetery. Mrs. Gauck was bom October 12, 1905 the daughter of Joseph and Emma Medcalf. She was married to Anthony Gauck on April 14, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Gauck died January 28. 1986. She was employed for several years at Maching Products in Lake Odessa retiring in 1962. She had lived at Saubee Lake for several years before moving to Lake Odessa in 1971. She was a member of the Sebewa Baptist Church. Mrs. Gauck is survived by two sons, Douglas Allen Gauck and Alvin Douglas Gauck both of Lake Odessa; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Diana) Morgan of Nashville and Mrs. Henry (Myra) Franks of Mid­ dlebury, Ind.; seven grandchildren; one brother, Harold Medcalf of Mason; a brother-in-law, Ivan Gauck of Fontana, CA; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Frances Gauck of Cincinnati, OH, Beatrice Menklaus of Fontana, CA and Helen Humpert of Kingman, AZ. „ ’ EMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Cor­ ner of Hroadwky and Center Streets Father Wayne Smith. Rector. 9.30 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Classes 10:30 a.m. Services. Weekday Eucharists:' Wednesday. 7:15 am.; Thursday. 7:00 pm. Middleville Area ST AUGUSTINE. Middleville. Father Walter SpUUne. Pastor Phone %2 2889 Sunday Maaa II am. ST. CYRIL A METHODIUS. Gun Lake, Father Waher Spillane. Pastor Phone 962-2889 Saturday Mass S pro ; Sunday Mass 9 am. Dowling Area Looking for the library? Then fol­ low this sign. It's the new national library symbol. HASTINGS - Mrs. Nettie M. Bowman. 85, of 2700 Bedford Rd., Hastings, died Monday March 31, 1986. al Barry Co. Medical Care Facility. She was bom January 5, 1901 in Dowling, the daughter of William and Lena (Smith) Stanford. She attended school in Irving. She was employed by Hastings Manufacturing Co. for 17 years retiring in 1963. She was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church. Mrs. Bowman is survived by one son, George Bowman of Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Barbara) Moore of Medima, OH; six grandchildren; one great grand­ child; two step great grandchildren; one brother. George Stanford of Dowling and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Caryl on March 10, 1986. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 2 at 1 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home. Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiated with burial at Rutland Township Cemetery. Paul E. Gould, Sr. WOODLAND - Mr. Paul E. Gould, Sr., 65, of Woodland died Thursday, April 3, 1986 at his home. Funeral services were held 11am Monday. April 7 at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken with Rev. I.C. Peters of­ ficiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Woodland. Mr. Gould was born June 24, 1920 at East St Louis, III., the son of Henry and Anna Gould. He was retired from E.W. Bliss Co. and had served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy (Doyle) Gould, one son, Paul, Jr. of Woodland; seven brothers and one sister, Herman, Henry, Floyd and Lloyd all of East SL Louis, Hl., Bill Donny and Mrs. Charles (Marie) McRili of Detroit; and Cliff of Woodland; 15 grand­ children; 16 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Raymond, and a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Pinky) Stephens. Delton Flower Station "Wir specialize in Wedding d Funeral Work " 126 E. Orchard — Next to the Post Office - DELTON PHONE... 623-5774 We’ve said a John Deere costs a little more, but it’s worth it. Now there are John Deere riders that cost a little less and are worth more: “R” Series riders. They offer a package most can't match at the price: New high-performance 30' mower and optional 6'/j-bushel rear bagger for superb cutting and bagging. Full-length welded frame. 5-speed gear-drive transmission. Tight 27-in. turning radius and sector-and-pinion steering. Comfortable seat. See us today for a John Deere 8- or 11-hp "R” Series rider. Because when it comes to HASTING* S'BLI MISSIONARY CHURCH. *07 1 Marshall. Rev Marvin Sickmille-. PseLie Sunday Morning Son day Sch ol ■ 1000. Morning Worship Setvice - ltd Evening Service • 7:30. Prayer ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Meeting Wtdneadsy Night • 7:30 Nashville Father Leon Pohl. Pastor A mlsaioo of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday Maaa 6:30 pm Sunday Maaa 930 am CHURCH OF THE NAZARKNE. 301 FuJer St . M-79 Pastor Thomas Voyles Sunday Service aad Sunday School. 10 am.; Morning Worship 11 am . Evening Services Youth 6 pm.. Ivening Worship 7 pm.: Wednesday mid week prayer ’ pm . Wednesday caravan program ? pm. The Church Page is Brought to You Through tho Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: OrangevilleGun Lake Area JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hasting* and loke Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY sf Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your life. Home, Business and Car WREN FUNCHAL HOMES Ho.lings — Nashville FUXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broodwoy • Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE 6921 Marsh Rd two miles south of Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman Pastor Leo Harris. Sunday School Supt Sunday School, 9:43 a m.; Church Services 11 a.m :« pro. Wednes­ day 7 pm Family Bible Institute for 2 yesr olds through adults Nursery staffed at ail services Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore Cail 664-5187 for free transportation in Gun Lake area "Ministering God a Word to Today s World." now ONLY $1 1 IXfU unbelievable low price for aJohn Deere! Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Campground Rd . 8 mi. S. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School al 10 am ; Woe•hsp II am; Evening Service at 7 pm ; Youth meet Sunday 6 pm . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p m Nothing Runs Like a Deere® THORNAPPLE VALLEY HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. IWO Irtlo-d Woodland Township Library received a complimentary copy of "The Star and The Laurel • The Centennial History of Daimler, Mercedes and Benz" by Beverly Rae Kimes, a book that was written to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the automobile and the Damlier-Benz Corporation. It was published by Mercedes and Benz of North America. This is a large volume with many pictures and some interesting history, all related to automobiles. Anyone who would ’ike to look at it may drop by the library during regular hours. Tuesday and Thursday 3-6 p.m., and Saturdays 1-5 p.m. Marleah Makley returned from Florida just before Easter. She spent three weeks with Mary Orns who lives in Battle Creek part of they year. Mrs. Orns has a winter home on a boat channel at Hudson. While she was down south, Marleah saw Genevieve Markley at Zephyrhills and did a little sightseeing. She and her hostess spent a lot of time on the beach and shopping. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Luca* attended the 40th anniversary celebration of Bob and Irma Bacon of lhe Sunfield-Mulliken area at the Mulliken Community Center on Sunday afternoon. At least 250 people came during the afternoon. A buffet dinner was served from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and dancing with a band was from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Rick and Mary Jo Bump visited her mother, Virginia Cramer, at Freeport, Ill. for a week before Easter. Their children. Kenny and Keith, accompanied them. Marleah Makley entertained a group of 12 friends at her home on Coala Grove Road on Saturday. Tbe guests were from Charlotte and Battle Creek, and all of them spend time at the Jones Lake Trailer Park near Delton from time to time. They try to meet at least once a month during the months they cannot enjoy their spaces at the lake. They celebrated the birthday of Mary Chase who had just returned from Texas with her husband, Don. Kay and Irene Moore and Lawrence and Mildred Chase attended the Saturday af­ by Catherine Lucas ternoon wedding of Mike Piper, formerly of Woodland, to Deborah Haines of Battle Creek. The wedding was at the First Congregational Church of Battle Creek at 4 p.m Mike s sons. Michael. Jr. and Tom were ushers. Clayton Goodrich of Lake Odessa was lhe best man. A reception and buffet supper was at the Battle Creek American Legion Hal) following the ceremony. The couple will live in Battle Creek in a home that has been in the bride's family for several generations. Mike, Jr. and Tom and live with them, as well as the bride’s grand­ mother. The Brotherhood of Zion Lutheran Church sponsored a fattier and child dinner at the church last Tuesday. Following the potluck meal, Yvonne MacKenzie gave a Tribute to fathers and Douglas MacKenzie gave the Fathers’ Response. Nick Wright was Master of Ceremonies. Gene Reuther led devotions and a prayer. The program was a speaker from Lutheran Bible Translators. He came from Chicago and told about his previous service in Africa and his effort to raise money to return to Africa He returned to Chicago that night. Church Council Retreat was last Friday evening and Saturday morning at Zion Lutheran Church. On Sunday evening, the regularly scheduled Layman's Touchdown with the Area Bishop was held in Kalamazoo. Among those who attended from Zion were Rauli and Vi Aho, Claude and Mary Smith, Bill Brodbeck, Larry Raffler and Russ Smith. A Bishop’s Touchdown for Pastors was on Monday, also in Kalamazoo, and Pastor Cliff Randall attended. Cliff and Barbara Randall left Woodland after Worship Service on Easter and had dinner with her parents, Carl and Clara Hanson in Musekgon. Pastor Cliff returned Sunday evening. Barbara and tbe children stayed until Wednesday. It is spring in Woodland. Jim Lucas found a robins' nest perched on the engine of his tiller when he went out to start preparing to plant the garden Monday morning. Joe Conley BELDING - Mr. Joe Conley, 80, 223 Irving SL, Belding died Friday. April 4,1986, at Ionia County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, April 7, at 1 p.m. at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. George Speas officiated with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Ionia. Mr. Conley was bom in January 14,1906 in Kentucky the son of John and Nancy Conley. He attended school in Kentucky. He married Linda Smith. Mrs. Conley died in 1975. He was retired from Root Lowell Manufac­ turing. Mr. Conley is survived by three sons, Roy Conley of Muir, Mitchell Conley of Ionia and Tom Conley of Belding; five daughters, Omie Jones of Lansing, Susie Smith of Allegan, Ida Hagg of Arkansas, Bessie Bromley of Greenville and Ada Conley of Lake Odessa; one brother, Bennie Conley of Lake Odessa; three sisters, Susie Smith of Kentucky, Lizzie Wireman of Orleans and Evie Bailey of Indiana; 24 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson. They cost a little less... but they’re more than worth it Nashville Area Woodland News (Min Hon.nj, . 6I4 WS1SM Legal Notices NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROP­ ERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWN­ SHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED CITIZENS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE ihot the following Orangeville Township Ordlnonce No. 2-86 wo* odopted by tho Orangeville Townthlp Ecord at It* regular mooting hold April I. 1986. told ordi­ nance to become effective Moy 12, 1986. ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 2-86 ADOPTED: April 1. 1986 EFFECTIVE: AN AMENDMENT TO THE GUN LAKE AREA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM ORDINANCE PERTAIN­ ING TO PENALTIES FOR DELIN­ QUENT PAYMENTS. An ordinance to amend Article V, subsection* P ond Q per­ taining to penal I io* for delin­ quent payment* ond to repeal any part* or portion* of tho ordinance which I* Inconsistent herewith. THE TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. Article V, subsection P per­ taining to “BUI*. Notice of De­ linquency; Discontinuing Ser­ vice.” I* hereby amended »o that in place of tho 5% late payment charge for bill* more than X day* overdue, said late payment charge shall bo In­ creased to 10%. SCCTMMI Article V. subsection Q per­ taining to "Delinquent Charges: Lien.” is hereby amended to road os follow*; "Tho charge* for service* which are under tho provision* of Section 21. Act 94. Public Act* cl Michigan. 1913. oi amended, ore mode a lion on oil property served thereby, and are hereby recognised to con­ stitute such lien; and whenever any such charge against any piece of property shall be delin­ quent for six months, tho Authority or official* In charge of the collection thereof shall odd on amount equal to 6% of the total delinquent charge and shall certify annually on August 1 of each year to the fax asses­ sing officer of tho Township, the forts of such delinquency, where­ upon such charge Including lhe penalties shall be by him en­ tered upon tho next lax roll o* a charge against such property and shall bo collected and tho lien therof enforced In lhe some manner as general Township taxes against such property are collected and lhe lien thereof enforced; provided, however, where notice is given in writing ihot a tenant is responsible for such charge* and service os pro­ vided in Section 21. no further service shall be rendered such property until o cosh deposit equal to six month* service charge* shall have been mode a* security for payment of such charge* ond service. In addition to lhe foregoing, the Author­ ity o* agent for the Township shall reserve the right to shut off sewer service to ony property for which charge* ore more than three month* delinquent, ond such service shall not be re­ established until all delinquent charge* ond penalties ond a turn on charge, to be specified by resolution ol the Township, hove been paid. Further, such charge* and penoltie* moy be recovered by the Authority and/or lhe Township per court action.*’ MOTION HI All port* or portion* ol this ordinance which ore inconsistent with these amendment* hereby repealed. are SYNOPSIS NVTLAND CHATmTOWNSMP BOARD MOTMO ' MOTION IV If any section, douse, sen­ tence or provision I* determined to be Invalid, said invalidity shall not affect the validity ot any other part or portion of this ordinance which can be given effect without such Invalid port or parts. MOTION V This ordinance shall effect May 12. 1986. Darlene Harper. Clerk Orangeville Township toko cnmncATi I. DARLENE HARPER, the Clerk of the Township of Orange­ ville, Barry County, Michigan, do hereby certify that in pur­ suance of law and statute pro­ vided, at a regular meeting of the Orangeville Township Board held on April 1. 1986. at 7:30 o'clock p.m., of the Orangeville Township Hall, located within lhe Township ol Orangeville, at which the following members were present, the Board en­ acted ond passed Ordinance No. 2-86. hereinbefore recorded. Io become effective May 12. 1986. and that the member* of sold Board present at said meeting voted on the adoption of soid ordinance a* follows; Stonton • Ye* Harper ■ Ye* Cook -Yes Lewis • Yes Boulter-Yes I do further certify that on atie«ted copy of Ordinance No. 2-86 wo* duly published in the Hastings Bonner, a news­ paper printed in Hasting*. Michigan, ond circulated in the Township of Orangeville on April 10. ond further thot said Ordi­ nance No. 2-86 was recorded in said Ordinance book on the 2nd day of April, 1986. Doted; April 1. 1986 Darlene Harper. Clerk (410) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION ANO Nonce or hiajhno File No. 86-19-446-SE Estate of RAY H. SERVEN. Deceased. TAKE NOTICE: On Moy 1. 1986 at 11:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hosting*. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held, on lhe Petition of Barbara Jeon Leary, for com­ mencement of proceeding*, for granting of administration to Barbara Jeon Leary, and for a determination of heirs. Creditor* of the deceased are notified that all claim* against the estate must be presented to Barbara Jeon Leary. 2749 Co­ burn Rd.. Hosting*. Michigan 49058, and proof thereof, with copies of the claim*, filed with the Court on or before July 1. 1986. Notice is further given thot ’.he estate will be thereupon assigned to person* appearing of record entitled thereto. The lost known address of the de­ ceased was tho Barry County Medical Facility, Hosting*. Michigan 49058. Hi* Social Security number was 373-24­ 3771. and the dole of death ol soid deceased wo* January 17 April I. 1986 Barbara Jean Leary 2749 Coburn Road Hostings. Michigan 49058 1/616/945 4029 David H. Tnpp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hosting*. Michigan 49058 1 6I6 945 95BS (4.10) — April 2, 1986 — All Board Members present also Bldg. Adm. Hammond, Deputy Clerk Bedford. Pat Sharpe. Approved March 5, 1986 minute*. Discussed rood program. Approved Hosting* Library con­ tract to remain at $750.00 an­ nually for Township resident*. Received ond placed on file report* of Treasurer and Build­ ing Administrator. Approved summer tox col­ lection for Hosting* City Schools, both Agreement ond Remitting Schedule of Interest by unan­ imous roll call vote. Denied Trlod CATV request, descrombllng service for the Township. Approved custodial service with Mike Hollifax for one year by unanimous roll coll vote. Approved General Fund voucher* No. 3850 thru 3872 by unanimous roll call vote. Adjournment at 8:25 p.m. Phyllis Fuller. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Edwards (4-10) SYNOPSES OF TNE ANNUAL MOTBM 0F0BAN6KVBXI TO WNSMP BOARD — March 29.1966 — Meeting called to order at All Board Member* present. Also 19 citizen*. Minutes of 1985 Annual Meet­ ing approved. Treasurers report approved. Proposed 1986-87 Budget re­ viewed. Federal Revenue Sharing Budget reviewed. BPOH Ambulance discussion. Supervisor reviewed past years' accomplishments. Future project* discussed. Property taxes and assessing procedure* discussed. Summer recreation program discussed. ' Meeting adjourned ot 3:15 P.M. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Russell K. Stanton, Supervisor SYNOPSES OF "CGULARMaTWIO orrwMUNscvaxi TOWNSHrMMMt — April 1. 1986 — Meeting called to order ot 7:30 P.M. All Board Members present. Also 4 citizens. Previous minutes ond trea­ surer* report approved. Correspondence reod. Following Resolutions ond Motion* were passed: Adoption of Budget a* pre­ sented at Annual Meeting. Adoption of Federal Revenue Sharing Budget. 1985-87 Monthly Meeting Data* established. Hostings City Bonk designated o* Township depository bank. Clerk designated to issue fire­ works permit*. ^Pension p|On premium changed from monthly to annual Acceptance ol BPOH Budget. Adoption ol GLASA Ordinances 1-86 and 2-86. MTA Group life Insurance proposal accepted. Approved of bill*. P o^iowhod at 10:10 Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Russell K. Stanton. Supervisor �Thursday, April 10.1986— The Hastings Banner— Page 5 Anklam-Hart announce engagement Fisher-Tyler announce engagement T^,,er °f “nd Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Tyler o( Woodland are pleased lhe engagement ol their M'ch*le Fisher “nd Gordon Gregory- (Greg! Tyler. “ J 1984 8r“d““<“ ot Hastings High School, and currently employed at Waraar in Caledonia. Greg is a 1984 graduate ol Lakewood High School and currently enlisted in the United State Air Force. A May 2nd, 18C6 wedding is planned. rhil* 0U"Ce Lynne Elizabeth Anklam and Ronald William Hart were married Feb. 8 at 5 p.n>The candlelight ceremony took place at Pennfield Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Lawrence Anklam and Virginia Anklam, both of Battle Creek. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hart of Bellevue. Kim Tobias of Hastings, friend of the bride, was maid of honor. John Hart, brother of lhe groom was best man. The bride graduated from Hastings High School, and the groom graduated from Bellevue High School. Both the bride and groom are employed by Ralston Purina Co. of Battle Creek. The newlyweds now reside in Bellevue after a honeymoon trip to Florida. Hewitts to observe 50th wedding anniversary There will be a 50th wedding anniversary open house honoring Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hewitt of Delton on Sunday, April 13. 2:30 lo 4:30 p.m. at Inter-Lakes Baptist Church (Grooten Hall), M-43, Delton. The couple was married April 1, 1936 at Kalamazoo. Mrs. Hewitt is the former Lucille Black of Kalamazoo. Hosting the event are their two children. Mr. and Mrs. Frank (Shirlenc) Demaray of Potterville and Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Hewitt of Rockford, their 10 grandchildren and two great granddaughters. Jordans celebrated 60th anniversary on April 5th Ralph and Kathleen (Tasker) Jordan celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary, Saturday, April 5. The quiet celebration was held at lhe Barry County Medical Facility. Ralph and Kathleen were married Easter Sunday, 1926. during a very blustery snowstorm. They celebrated their 50th Anniversary also in a snowstorm, even though the celebration was held the latter part of April in 1976. Open house planned for newlyweds on April 20 Ralph and Kathleen spent most of their married life in the Lake Odessa area and are known to most of the older residents. They have made their home at 611 Fourth Avenue for the last 15 years. Kathleen has been in poor health for several months, and the coqple ask that remembrances be by card. Personal visits would be welcome. No gifts, please. An open house to celebrate the marriage of Mary Smith and Carl Klahn Sunday, April 20, 2 to 6 p.m. at Cunningham Acres, 2 miles west of Lake Odessa on M-50. All friends and relatives are welcome. No gifts please. Ann Landers 15-year friendship down drain LOCAL MARRIAGE LICENSES GaryE. VandeCar, 37. Hastings and Susan L. Cole. 26. Mark W. Chamberlin, 23. Delton and Denise M. Enyart, 22, Delton. Bryan R. Whittemore. 23. Battle Creek and Karmen K. Mellen, 21, Delton. Language disability topic of Women’s Club speech What do Einstein, Bruce Jenner and Cher have in common? They all have experienced language disabilities. A program based in Kalamazoo is growing in its goal to help area persons with language disabilities, members of the Hastings Women's Club were told Friday. Anne Klute, assistant education director at the Specific Language Disability (SLD) Center Inc. of Kalamazoo, was the keynote speaker at the club's April luncheon. Founded U-years ago by a small group of parents who were concerned about lhe problems their kids were having in school, she says the center now has 60 tutors working with 150-students who range in age from six to 60. These are persons who are physically fine, but have dyslexia. The center also now has branches in Grand Rapids and Battle Creek. “We serve students in six-counties," Klute said. “Three-times a week, children are tutored in their school buildings during the day. That's really lhe best time.” The center is non-profit and students pay for tutoring, based on a sliding scale ac­ cording to family income. Some students are also subsidized. Contributions from outside sources are vital to the center. Persons who have dyslexia are unable to learn to read, write, and-or spell by traditional instruction methods, she said. Consequently, the center uses the OrtonGillingham approach which is highly structured, multisensory and phonetic. “We teach syllable patterns to help them," said Klute, a former public school teacher who has tutored at the center for six years and also team teaches tutor training classes. The goal of the center is to help SLD students know success, rather than possible failure, by providing life-long language skills through reinforcement and-or additional instruction designed to develop and in­ corporate their abilities on an individual basis in the areas of reading, writing and spelling. Otherwise normal, dyslexics have brains that are designed differently, Khite said. Autopies have revealed that the "right hemisphere seems more highly developed" in those with dyslexia...“there’s a difference in the language center in the brain...more likely than not, it's an inherited learning pattern.” “We s'ispect that a high percentage of people in juvenile homes and prisons are there because they were not achieving success in school" because of specific language disabilities that went unrecognized," said Klute. That's one of the reasons the center is emphasizing the need for teachers tn be aware of language disabilites, learn hov' to identify them and know how to adapt the Orton-Gillingham approach in classroom situations with these students. Through Western Michigan University, the SLD center offers summer workshops for classroom teachers and two different sessions (July 16-27 and July 7-18) will be held this summer at Kalamazoc Valley In­ termediate Service Center on Milham Rd. in Kalamazoo. The workshops offer twograduate credits from WMU. Surprisingly, most college programs for teachers do not include training to help them work with dyslexics, Klute said. “We've had graduate students tell us they learned more in our course (during a sum­ merworkshop) than they did in all five-years of college” regarding the teaching of reading, writing and spelling. Most dyslexics have a double handicap, with visual and auditory disabilities, Klute said, adding '.hat most also have a normal or high IQJ , She noted that characteristics of dislexics include creative thinkers, creative problem solvers, unusual artistic ability; they may have musical ability, may be athletes, math can be a strength for boys as well as skilled mechanically with t me motor skills, and may­ be unusually sensitive to the feelings of others. Some of the types of trouble dyslexics experience may include: — A tendancy to have a short attention span. .. _ —Mixed dominance, some combination of left and right-handedness. A higher per- Dear Ann landers: My husband has had a 15-year friendship with Stan, a buddy from college. He was my friend also -• the type who could be a "big brother." A few weeks ago Stan came for the weekend. He had a business meeting in our city and stayed with us. When n.y husband was out doing a chore. Stan suddenly con­ fessed that he had. been crazy about me for years and if 1 ever felt like leaving my husband he would be there for me. I was dumb-founded - absolutely speechless I never suspected that Stan had any such feelings. 1 told him I was in love with my husband and that he should get any ideas about us getting together out of his head. The next day Stan left and 1 (old my husband, believing it was the right thing to do. He didn’t react at first, just said, "Gee, I never thought Stan would pull anything like that. He always seemed like such a true friend." 1 thought that would be the end of it I was wrong The following weekend Stan called to say he was coming back to town and would like to stay with us again. My husband yelled, “You're not welcome in this house. And don’t call here again." He hung up and muttered. "How do you like the guts of that guy?" I am sick about this. Ann. They were such great friends. What can I do to get them back together? I tried to smooth things over but was told never to bring up Stan’s name again. I’m surprised at my husband’s violent reaction. Please advise me. - FRIENDSHIP IN ASHES IN' INDIANA DEAR ASHES: Why are you surprised that the friendship is in ashes? You're the one who lit the match. Stan was a heel to make a move on you, but you didn't exactly cover yourself with glory when you squealed on him. Forget the pat­ chjob. It will never happen. Sara a quarter, take top paper Anne Klute, assistant educational director of the Specific Language Disability Center in Kalamazoo, spoke to the local club Friday about the center's purpose and goals. centage of left-handed persons have been documented. —Directional confusion. —Difficulty in following directions. —Sequencing problems with remembering letters in the alphabet, telling time, memorizing times-tables, and the months and days of the week in order. —Possible difficulty in expressing and formulating ideas for verbal expression; however some dyslexics have excellent verbal skills. —A tendancy to write backwards. —Sometimes poor handwriting. “Dyslexics are intelligent people who have a lot to offer society, if we can alter the way we teach them," said Klute. Four times as many males as females are dyskxic, she said. Also at the women’s club meeting Friday, the dub presented a $300 check to Y-Director David Storms to be used to provide cam­ perships for children who otherwise would not be able to attend summer camp. The donation was funded by the club's annual Fall Frolic, a cards and games party. The club has been sending local children to camp since 1933. New club officers were installed by Marie Finkbeiner, a past president of the Michigan Federation of Women's Chibs. Charlotte Heath was installed president; Nola Ed­ wards, vice president; Dorothy McMillan, secretary; Carole Barlow, treasurer; and Grace Watson, corresponding secretary. Lucie Ketchum and Rowena Hale will serve as directors. Presenting flowers to the officers, Fii*beiner said, "I hope your club continues to grow as a beautiful garden " Heath praised outgoing president Lucie Ketchum, saying that she had done “a grand job." Club member Kathryn Barden has been busy securing table decorations and door prizes for Michigan Night at the state con­ vention of the General Federation c* Women's Clubs which is being held this week at Stouffers in Battle Creek. She has em­ barked on an original idea of seeking Michigan products from various towns and cities in the state and reports that her efforts have been well received by donors. President Lucie Ketchum presented Reminder reporter Elaine Gilbert with an award for "outstanding journalism....for responsible public service to the comnity." Local Women’s Club officers for 1986-88 are installed by Marie Finkbeiner (left), past president of the state federation. Next to her are Charlotte Heath, new president; Nola Edwards, vice president; Dorothy McMillan, secreatary; Cajole Barlov., treasurer; Grace Watson, corresponding secretary; and Lucie Ketchum, director. Rowena Hale, also a director, is not shown. Homosexuals shouldn’t donate Dear Ann Landers: If a person suspects he may have been exposed to the AIDS virus, does he have the right to join the Living Bank? I am a middle-aged male, homosexual (selective and discreet) who wants to donate as much of my body as might be of use. ' I Charlotte Heath (right) was installed as the new president of the Hastings Women’s Club by Marie Finkbeiner, past president of the Michigan State Federation of Women's Clubs. Dowling. Michigan 1 , 55' High Range • Fully Insured Workman's Compensation 721-3318 or 962-7854 - 24 HRS. — Bonfield — 1 CUT THIS AD OUT AND SAVE !__ , Hastings Women’s Club President Lucie Ketchum (left) presents Banner reporter Elaine Gilbert with an award for "outstanding journalism...for res­ ponsible public service in the community." A New Party Plan GROUND FLOOR OPPORTUNITY Christmas Around the World Expert Tree & Stump Removal Trimming & Cabling Phone. Dear Ann Landen: People have been sharing their pet peeves with you for a long time. It's a great way to let off steam and often it wises up folks who have no idea they are irritating the living daylights out of others. I have telephoned this certain woman many times and am annoyed beyond belief when a 3-year-old answers the phone and yells, “Who is it?" I say, “Let me speak to your mother, please," I then hear her mother in the background coaching the child to say, "Who do you want to talk to?" I repeat, “I want to speak to your mother." The child says once more, “Who is this?" If the mother were to receive an important business call, or worse yet, a call from a hospital reporting an accident in the family, it would be too bed. I realize parents want to teach their children proper telephone etiquette, but it irritates me to have to identify myself to a 3year-oki. Am I wrong? - BEAUMONT. TX. DEAR BEAU: Actually, good manners require that the caller always identify him or herself from the outset. Example: “This is Mary Jones. May I speak to your mother, please?” If the child is too yoing to get the name and repeat tbe message to Mother, ring off, try again later and verbalize your frustration. Ann Landers' booklet, "Sex and the Teenager," explains every aspect of sexual behavior - where to draw the line, how to so no, the various methods of contraception, the dangers of VD, the symptoms and where to get help. For a copy, send $2 and a long, self­ addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, ILL, 60611 COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE FOOD AUCTION — We do the complete job — [ A phone pet peeve Amcon CLYDE SMITH-TREEMAN 3 J On behalf of the Women’s Club, President Lucie Ketchum presents a check for $300 to Y-Director Dave Storms to send local children to camp this summer. Dear Ann Landers: This is for "Ticked Off in Portland, Ore." who wrote, “If there is a mi'.functioning coin-operated newspaper dispenser in this town, it will find me." He was so angry he threatened to sue in small claims court. Being in the business, I have heard that same complaint from dozens of people who are burned up because they lost their dimes and quarters. We receive numerous calls eVery day about machines that are jammed. Almost always when we go to check out the machine we discover that it functions per­ fectly. . The reason the public perceives the machine to be out of order is that people never want to take the first paper on the stack. They seem always to prefer the third paper down. (They say it "looks fresher.") The two top papers then shift, causing the door to close ajar. Unless the next patron pushes the door in before depositing his quarter, the door will not open properly. When this occurs, the com return will not function. My advice to your readers is to take the top paper from the stack and encourage your friends to do likewise. - JIM ENGLE, V.P. CIRCULATION - CHICAGO SUN-TIMES DEAR JIM: I didn't realize I had such an articulate authority on the subject right in my very own building. Thanks for being such an eloquent spokesman for the beleaguered dispensers. You have nobly acquitted tbe unjustly maligned. Now with the AIDS crisis, I wonder if any part of my body (I am thinking specifically of my eyes) might possibly infect someone after my death. Also if my body is rejected because test showed I have been exposed to AIDS, would my family be told? (1 have never been able to admit the truth about my lifestyle to any relative.) Please don’t suggest I check with my doctor. He believes the current tests are too inaccurate to predict whether I have the disease or even if I have been exposed to iL He also believes that any homosexual who has had sex with another man in the past five years has probably been exposed to the virus even though he may never come down with symptoms. Should I resign from the Living Bank?STILL IN THE CLOSET. DEAR STILL: I asked Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., to respond to your question. Dr. Fauci is Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md. He said, "The official guidelines for donating blood (as well as organs) state that a male who has had a homosexual relationship with another male since 1977 should refrain from donating blood. Since the guidelines for donating organs are essen­ tially the same as those for donating blood, your correspondent should not be donating organs and should resign from the Living Bank. “Even if he took the test for antibodies and they were negative and he continued to expose himself to the virus by homosexual activity, there is a chance that he would be infected during his next sexual encounter. All practicing homosexuals should resign from the Living Bank.” Dear Dr. Fauci: Thanks for an answer that should dear the air for many readers who have been unclear about this issue. । £ If you hove never been to o grocery auction before, stop by this week and see whot we*re all about. Many items to be sold are not ovoiloble at your local grocery stores - plus we offer oil the regular needs on your list including: Beef Pork Poultry Fish selling, free training. 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M-37 between Hastings and Battle Creek follows the old stage coach road but only a few traces of the old road remain. The route was about the same as the present State Highway only a few curves removed. A motorist can now cover in a few minutes time, a distance that represented a long day of jolting wagon travel to pioneer settlers coming here from the trains which ran as far as Marshall and then extended to Battle Creek. The first wagon road from Hastings to Bedford was cut through the wilderness in 1840. and a road was built from Battle Creek to meet it. For 20 years, until the trains arrived, early settlers drove their ox teams loaded with their belongings and their MAIL INQUIRIES OR CALL ... EVERETT ENGINEERING CORP. 161 North Main St., Woodland, Ml 48897 CALL PHIL EVERETT OR LEE LOCKRIDGE (616)367-4612 families. These first citizens always included guns among their scanty supply of necessary implements, for game was a welcome ad­ dition to their often too scanty slock of provisions and helped them to economize on limited stock of meat. What is now M-37 was surveyed in 1842 by Albert E. Bull, he was assisted by Hugh Shafter, of Galesburg father of Major General W.R. Shafter. This road superseded one laid out in 1838. The roadway was soon cleared to Hastings and by 1846 travel had increased to such an extent that residents of the Barry County Seat urged that a stage line be established. Among the promoters were Nathan Barlow, many years a prominent business Read America’s most influential woman ... This is a later type of coach used, not only in Michigan, but throughout the country. The first type of stage used in the early pioneer days of Michigan had a longer body which swung on straps attached to the running gear. This was called a ‘toroughbrace’ type. This kind was used on the old Battle CreekHastings stage line in the early fifties. The more modern type like that shown in the picture was used on the Kalamazoo-Grand Rapids service through Prairieville, Yankee Springs, Whitneyville, and Cascade. man who had built the Hastings house the year previously; Henry A. Goodyear, also a prominent citizen whose descendants are still living in Hastings: and Herman L Knappen. A crude public stage service was established between here and Battle Creek with Knappen, who had been carrying on horseback mails between the two places, as driver. To connect with lhe Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo Stages at the ‘ Oak Grove House," north of Middleville, William Seavery. operated a wagon in which he transported passengers and freight. In the meantime, Patterson and Ward, the early stage line company of Michigan, had been operating a line between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids by way of Yankee Springs, with a branch from Battle Creek, the junction point being Richland. In other words to go from Hastings to Battle Creek before 1838 you had to go to first to Yankee Springs change stages go to Richland and change again for Battle Creek. With business in prospect, this concern established a new regular line through Hastings. The inauguration of this service was celebrated with great festivities at the county seat. Nearly all residents erf the county assembled at the Hastings House awaiting the first stages from Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. The drivers arrived simultaneously in front of the hotel. Barlow served a great feast and bottled cheer generously flowed at a half dozen places. Dancing was one of the amusements. The old Hastings house, located on the site of lhe present Hastings Hotel, was con­ sidered one of the best hostelries in Western Michigan and became widely known. It was the center of local activity and a con­ siderable number of people were unem­ ployed in its operations. As each stage arrived, horses were changed. These were kept in barns in the rear. The old equipages, drawn by four horses made good time over the rough roads. In the spring or rainy weather, low spots in the road made deep thick mud holes, these were occasionally planked to make the im­ passable places smoother. Heram Merrill was one of the first drivers between the two settlements. He drove till 1852 when the company which also operated stages between St. Paul and Minneapolis offered him a job on the latter line which he accepted. He was succeeded by William Burroughs. Burroughs brought the stage daily to Hastings. Passengers then changed to another stage which was driven by "Elder” Green to the Oak Grove House, kept by McNaughton, several miles north of Mid­ dleville. From there the passengers were taken on to Grand Rapids by Driver Ed Campau. The Stage left Bat Ge Creek every day of the year, at three o'clock in the morning, generally arriving ai namings at nail past ten o'clock a.m. The far to Hastings was $1.50. to Grand Rapids $2.50. The Battie Creek - Hastings road was planked north for ten miles. Another stretch of planking was a mile south of Dowling. The road led through a rough country and Gie passengers who sat on the rear seats of the stage were severely shaken up. On the trip to Hastings, *he horses were first changed at ”Bristolville.’' 15 miles south of Hastings. This locality consisted of a collection of buildings centering about the residence of William P. Bristol, many years a prominent resident of Johnstown Township He came into the wilderness in 1836 bringing from New York in a covered wagon his wife, two sons and three daughters In 1832 he established a blacksmith shop. Bristol was especially skillful in shaping on his anvil, knives, axes, and other articles. His business prospered and he employed Erastus John­ ston to operate the smithy. Bristol built a frame residence in 1852 and kept tavern for stage passengers. Most of their business was breakfast and light refreshments. This restored house is now part of Charlton Park Historic Village and Museum. Ten years later, the Robinson house came into prominence and continued popular until the Grand River Valley Railroad, extended to Hastings in 1869, putting the stage line out of business and tavern after tavern dosed doors to the traveling public. NOW IN The Hastings Ann Landers is much more than another advice columnist She is the original. 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Michigan, on October 9. 1980. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid ot the date ol this notice Thirtyfive Thousand Four Hundred Seven ond 52/100 ($35,407.52) Dollars for principal ond inter esl. no suit or proceeding ot low or H equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debl, secured by said mortgage, and tho power of sole in soid mortgage con­ tained having become operative by reason of such default Notice is hereby given that on Friday. Moy 9. 1986. al 2 00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hosting*, that being ihe place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry. there will be offered for sale ond sold to the highest bidder, ot public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due ond un­ paid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon at eleven ond one-hoH (11 •/>%) per cent per annum, together with the legal costs ond charges ol sale, including the attorney fees os provided by law in soid mortgage, the lands ond pre­ mises in said mortgage men­ tioned and described os follows, lo-wit: Lots 26. 34 and the North half of Lot 35 of lhe Replai of lot 19. Upson S Resort, according to lhe recorded plot thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plots on Page 84. Borry County records. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A Sec 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec' 600.3240 is six months. Doted April 7. 1986 Bruce W. Gee of Siegel. Hudson, Gee. Show 8 Fisher U. Homing, City Bonk 607 North Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 (5-8> Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Ownsrs of Rtrundtr & Bonner I (616) 945-9554 V------------------------------------ / �• The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 10,1986 - Page 7 Can Saxon diamond team surpass 8-16 record of last season? • Hastings • Middleville • Lakewood Steve voen 10)101 Y oung ar ms is what high school baseball is all about and young arms are what is needed for Hastings' baseball team needs to better last year's mediocre 816 mark. Veteran head coach Bernie Oom has 1 returning lettermen — 3 of which are counted on to join 2 new arms and combine for a much-improved pitching staff. "Our goal is to finish in the upper 4 teams in the Twin Valley. We figure if we can win 9 of 14 league games we can do that." said Oom. "We might surprise a few people.” Oom will count heavily on a pitching staff which features senior Steve Hayes, juniors Mike Karpinski and Chad Casey, sophomore Mark Atkinson, and lefthanded junior Doug Ferris. Casey has the most experience on the staff, having compiled a 2-3 mark a year ago while Karpinski lost 2 of 3 decisions. Other returning lettermen include senior leftfielder Dan Ferris, junior second baseman Mark Wilson, third baseman Mike Eastman and centerfielder Mike Davis. Rounding out the team are junior Dan Hause at catcher and Casey McDonald, Alan Fouty, Kevin Purgiel, and Scott Weller in the outfield and utilityman Troy Burch. After the pitching questions, Hastings has little else to answer, said Oom. Offensively, Karpinski led the team in extra base hits (9), hits (31), runs (18) and stolen bases (10) and also hit .364 with 16 rbis. Davis pounded out a .326 mark to rank amongst*the team leaders. "We have a lot of experience back and a few of them could push their averages above the .300 mark," said Oom. Defensively, with Eastman and Hayes at the comers, Karpinski at short and Wilson at second. Oom said the team has the makings of a first-rate infield. “It’s one of the better infields I've ever had," said Oom. us®? vVi'WuS S?™ (fro?t row ,eft ,0 r,flht) Scott Wel,er-Dan Ferr1s'steve Hayes, Mike KarRurrh MikA McDonald (second row) Mickey David, Kevin Purgiel, Dan Hause, Alan Fouty, Troy Burch, Mike Eastman (third row) Mark Atkinson, Doug Ferris, Mike David, Chad Casey. 7 7 • Delton • Maple Valley Members of the Hastings girls softball team: (front row left to right) Kim Galbreath, Suzle Carlson, Kim Tebo Sandy Dunn, Amy Atkinson, Kristen Trahan, Ann Colgan (second row) Jackie Barry, Kim Senslba, Llsa Smlth Sue Strong, Vai Dakin, Kim Harma, Judy Anderson. Saxons in for third softball championship? After last season's remarkable showing, the Hastings softball team will be hardpressed for an encore in 1966. The Saxons won their last 12 regular season games — including a 4-1,4-0 sweep of Sturgis on the last day of the season — to tie for their second Twin Valley championship in 3 years. The team compiled an out­ standing 22-3 mark and nearly matched its school record 23 wins of 1964. As it was, the ,22-3 mark was the highest winning percentage in the school's history. And with 5 returning starters, there is little reason to think the Saxons can't match last year’s outstanding record. Heading the list of returnees is senior righthander Sandy Dunn, a 2-year lejterwinner. Dunn compied a fantastic 21-3 mark last year with 116 strikeouts and a microscopic 1.99 ERA. Dunn was 5-0 as a sophomore 2 years ago. Dunn’s batterymate, senior Kim Galbreath, is a 2-time all Twin Valley pick. Galbreath hit .405 last year with 32 runs, 31 rbis, 16 stolen bases and 5 home runs. Another all-league, senior Suzie Carlson, anchors the outfield. Carlson hit .289 with 28 runs, 18 rbis, and 25 steals. Senior Amy Atkinson, the team’s fourth returning all-leaguer, will move from the outfield to third base this spring. Atkinson in her first year of softball, hit .322 with 34 runs, 14 rbis and 18 stolen bases. Three players off last year's highly suc­ cessful junior varsity team may move into the starting lineup. Jackie Barry and Kim Sensiba will man 2 outfield spots while Vai Dakin may start at shortstop. Kim Tebo will move into a starting position at second base while returnee Kristin Trahan is at first. Members of the Hastings girls track team: (front row left to right) Julie Dimmers, Dawn Archer, Kristin Lyons, Lisa Sharp, Tammy Bryans, Barb Case, Rosa Alfaro, Beth Gldley, Tracy Heath, Laurie Kensington, Pam Llebhauser (second row) Sara Sweetland, Carl Bradley, Kim Javor, Sondra McDlarmld, Stacy Rhodes, Karla Halstead, Evelyn Raffler, Debbie Dukes, Shaml Reaser (third row) Lori Hough, Colleen Scotsman, TeffierOldz, Sara Miner, Tlmml Watson, Sandy Warren, Jenny Temby (fourth row) Michelle Day, Jennifer Sutera, Evy Varqez, Anna Spindler, Anal Hall, Kelli McCall, Beth Stafford, Melinda Hare. Saxon girls to improve on 6-6 track mark Despite 33 freshmen and sophomores on a team which only has 41 names on its roster, Hastings girls track coach Pat Murphy is expecting her team to be competitive in 1986. Murphy has only 10 lettermen back from a so-so 6-6 team. Even so, Murphy doesn’t see why her team can’t finish in the Twin Valley's first division. "Our major goal is to improve on last year’s record," said Murphy. “We've got some spots to fill, but we’re capable of doing that." Murphy said the Saxons will be strong in the sprints with senior Tammy Bryans in the 100. Bryans won the Twin Valley In that event last year. The team's only other returning senior letterwinner. Barb Case, will help the long jump and 440. Two returning juniors, Kristin Lyons and Beth Gidley, solidify the hurdles, while Laura Hammond heads the shot and discus. The only other returning letterwinners — all sophomores — are Dawn Archer in the high jump, Julie Dimmers in the distances, Tracy Heath in the 880 and 440, Laurie Kensington in the sprints, and Janice Nolen in the discus and shot. Because of the lack of returning ex­ perience, Murphy lists depth as her team’s No. 1 obstacle. "Once you get beyond the first girl in each event, you're looking at freshmen and sophomores," she said. Murphy adds the lack ot experience, however, doesn't automatically eliminate Hastings from a first division finish. "When you're young sometimes that means you start slower," said Murphy, "but that isn't necessarily a setback. You have to think positive and things will come along." Murphy likes defending champion Hillsdale and Sturgis as Lhe top 2 teams in 1986. Coldwater, like Sturgis, returns plenty of experience and should be improved. Where does Hastings fit in? "I would say if we were to evaluate our team, we'd be somewhere in the middle," said Murphy. Hastings track team returns 15 letterwinners Despite the return of 15 letterwinnera, Hastings boys track Coach Paul Fulmer is calling 1986 “a rebuilding year." Of the returnees, only 8 are seniors and juniors. There are a whopping 44 freshmen and sophomores on the team, the majority being inexperienced. "Overall we’re fairly strong, but we need help in the sprints, shot and discus,” said Fulmer, beginning his second year as head coach. Fulmer pointe lo the distance events - MaMinaS bOVS track team: (tront row ten io rignij oryun nuuueu, turn onumway, unaa Murphy, Crouse Jamie Adams, Brian McLean, Scott Teske, Mason Christiansen (second row) Matt Wayne Oom, Cliff Clou , chad Lyons Arohie Leatherman, Wayne Meade, Jim James, Troy Dahlman, Schmader, Eric Panrroc ■ . Mlke Stout, Victor Connor (third row) Ron Simpson, Jon Harmon, Mike Merrill, Mark ." . p . Hare Hare Mike Mike B Brown. Chuck Robinson, Robinson. Rob Rob Stroh Stroh (fourth (fourth row) rnwt Marie Schaubel, Schaubel, Fabricio FabdciC> Cord wtrau™. Archer pau| rown, Chuck Stan Nicholson, Pete Hausen Malthews, Chris Tracy. Mark Carlson, Steve Jordan, Paul Vanameyden, Marc Marshall Evans, Mike J°hnson, .....”„») Pau| Fulmer, Corey Wilson, Matt Spencer, Dan Hubbell, David Clouse, SamsWpafluh| ^n'e. Joe’Kramln, Greg Feather. Scott dark. wSJSh™ where Hastings has 4 quality returnees — as the Saxon strongsuit. Seniors Mark Schaubel and Fabricio Cordova join juniors Wayne Oom and Chuck Robinson in the distances. Those 4 along with sophomore Mike Brown in the high jump and sprints form the nucleus of the team, said Fulmer. Other returning letterwinners who must come through with big seasons are seniors Mike Stout in the discus and Troy Dahlman in lhe hurdles, juniors Jim James in the pole vault and Cliff Clouse in the sprints, and sophomores John Gergen in the sprints and hurdles, and Brian McLean, Mike Merrill, Matt Schmader and Ron Simpson in the sprints. Fulmer likes Sturgis to capture yet another Twin Valley title in a long string. Marshall, with an excellent senior class of athletes, is a definite threat and Coldwater and Hillsdale have outside chances to spring an upset. Fulmer, whose team finished 6-5 and in fifth place a year ago. isn't sure exactly how Hastings fits into the Twin Valley cham­ pionship picture. “It'll be a dogfight after Sturgis and Marshall." he said. "It'll be nip-and-tuck against different teams so I really don't know how we'll do "1 know we have some real hard workers, but it's too early to tell how we're going to do." Hastings has all ready had a pair of indoor meets, the second coming last Saturday in the MSU Spartan Relays. In that meet, Oom finished sixth in the2-mile in a time of 10:13 while senior Chad Lyons placed fourth in the long jump at 19.5. Returnees bolster hopes of Hastings’ Saxon net team With all 4 singles players and 2 of the 3 doubles teams returning. Hastings' tennis team will be trying to create new wrinkles in the Twin Valley title picture. Coach Jeff Simpson said the championship race includes two old faces. Sturgis and Lakeview, but after that duo, the run for the third through sixth spots becomes clogged. “We'll be facing a lot of teams that lost a lot of kids," said Simpson. "That's when I'm hoping our experience will help us." Perennial champ Sturgis will be pressed by last year's runnerups. Lakeview, and after that any of Coldwater, Hillsdale, Harper Creek along with Hastings are in the picture for third. "That's if we play good tennis." said Simpson. "If not... The Saxons will be led by an experienced group of singles players including Matt DeCamp, 3-year letterman Tim Hubert, Craig Weller and Dave Byrne at lhe No. 1 through 4 positions. The first doubles team of Todd Havey and Jeff Rodenbeck, up from No. 3 last year, placed third in lhe conference and first at regionals. Dave Vaughan and Andy Mogg will play at No. 2 doubles while the third team will consist of either Jon Schimmel and Rob Longstreet or Eric Anderson and Rex Brown. The rest of lhe doubles contenders are Joel Lenz. Chad and Marc Zimmerman, Craig Cole and Billy Myers �’ages - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 10,1986 Wren Funeral Homes 502 S. Jefferson, Hastings 204 N. Queen St., Nashville Support the businesses who support sports programs! Hastings City Bank Razor’s Edge Offices In Hastings and Middleville Member FDIC 112 East Court Street Hastings, Michigan Hastings Water Conditioning Farmers Feed Service 629 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings. Michigan 1006 E. Railroad Street Hastings, Michigan Music Center Stack Agency 138W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 128 W. Mill Street Hastings. Michigan Bosley Pharmacy Barlow Gardens Florist 118 S. Jefferson Street Hastings. Michigan 1505 South Jefferson Hastings, Michigan Second straight runnerup finish not likely for Delton Panther baseball team it was a season which went down to the final doubleheader before Delton was finally eliminated from the 1985 KVA baseball tide race. And it’s also a season which isn't likely to be repealed in 1986, admits Panther coach Bob Monroe. Delton lost 7 starters from an 11-9 team — a team which through losing its last 3 games saw its faint title hopes squashed. Delton, only 2 games out of first place going into the final doubleheader with league-leader Parchment, lost 2-1 and 10-8 to the Rams to lose out on a share of the title. Returning from that team are only 3 let­ terwinners, 2 of which were named to the all­ KVA team. Monroe said the heart of the team will be senior first baseman Doug Blesch and senior outfielder-pitcher Tony Finn. Blesch hit .364 a year ago while Finn banged the ball around for a hefty .474 mark. On the mound Finn won 5 of 7 games and fashioned a fine 4 50 ERA. Senior outfielder John VanHoose is the only other returning letterman. Newcomers include senior pitcher­ infielders Craig Cole and Kevin Marshall utilityman Ted Engle and sophomore cal’ cher Troy Johnson. Because of the lack of experience. Monroe calls this spring a "rebuilding year." He said finishing over the .500 mark is the team s No I goal. •‘Naturally we’re going to try." said Monroe. "But we're young and we have an awful lot to learn. If possible with Finn. Cole and Marshall pitching, we might be tougher than we think." After lhe pitching staff, however, the Panther team possesses several question marks. The fielding, as it was last year, is a weak spot and the team has only 4-5 decent hitters, said Monroe. “The rest will have to come into their own." he admitted. "We need help from our juniors and seniors who didn't go out last year." Monroe likes defending champion Par­ chment to win another KVA title. Mattawan has its top hitters returning and Kalamazoo Christian had a talented junior varsity team. Delton girls track team features youth this season Union Bank Now serving you at two locations Birke’s Shoes 933 4th Ave. and 1150 Jordan Lake Street Lake Cdesaa, Michigan W. 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Despite only a 7-12 record last year, the Panthers possess talent enough to move up in the KVA standings, said Yarger, who movm to Delton after coaching the Hastings junior varsity team. "Yeah, I think so," said Yarger. “We need work on fundamentals, but that's craning along. “I'm looking forward to the season, but it's hard to tell about the competition because I've never seen a lot of the (KVA) teams." Yarger will have at least 4 senior starters of which to rely. Her present lineup includes returnees Tammy Ketchum at third, Sue Thornapple Valley Credit Union Great Lakes Federal 401 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Cappon Oil Co. Signs Tire Service 1602 S. Hanover Hastings, Michigan 235 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan Members of the Delton baseball team: (front row left to right) Shawn O’Meara, Craig Cole, Kevin Marshall, Ted Engle, Cathy Elmer (second row) Ty Mitchell, John VanHoose, Bob Crapo, Dave Campbell, Troy Johnson (third row) Chris Farewell, Paul Erway, Duane Scott. Koops Chapel Lake Odessa, Woodland and Clarksville Members of the Delton boys track team: (front row left to right) Jim Brun­ ner, Tim Leto, Kara Miller, Gary White, Kenny Smith, Don Ringler, Todd Paslck, Shelly Rogers (back row) John Dowling, Jeff Kohler, Jimmy Rogers, Mike Gallagher, Jim Hogg, Scott Newman, Scott Smith, Troy Leinaar. Delton boys track to rebuild after successes After 2 years of outstanding success, the Delton boys track team will probably suffer through the proverbial "rebuilding" year in 1986 The Panthers won the 1984 KVA track tide while zipping through lhe season undefeated Last year the team went 7-2, finished first in the regionals and won its fourth straight Barry County Meet title. Gone, however, is the nucleus of those teams, said coach Fred Pessell. "As far as this season, we look for im­ provement and we have a chance for a little success," he said. “We're going to be Quinn’s Sports 121 E. Orchard Delton, Michigan — Member FDIC — 1600 W. Green St., Hastings 104 W. Main, Lowell — Leto at short, Lisa Baker at first and Nellie Aukerman at catcher. Other starting positions manned by non­ seniors include Leanne Huffman at second and Missy Conine on the mound. Yarger said two of the outfield positions will probably be manned with Kelly Brown, Shelly Bever, Kirsten Barrett, or Jody Burdette. Carrie Pickett is available at either an outfield and second baseman position while Terry Morris could see duty on both the mound and in the outfield. With the likes of Leto, Ketchum, Auker­ man and Baker, Yarger said her team will be able to produce runs. The problem, however, will be holdin the other team’s run produc­ tion down. “We’re pretty inexperienced when it comes to pitching,” said Yarger. "but it won’t be that bad.” 1435 S. Hanover Street Hastings. Michigan 10121 S. Wall Lake Rd. (M-43) Delton. Michigan Larry Poll Realty the 400 and Joy Good in the 2-mile. Gibson said the strength of that core is headed by Fetrow, who came within 7 seconds of the school record in the 1600 and Engle, who finished second in the 100 and fourth in the 200 in the KVA meet. Other strong suits include Liceaga in the discus, Kimmy in the half mile, and Gilbert in 2 relays, the open quarter mile and the long jump. Realistically, Gibson isn’t expecting any KVA titles, but he does believe his team can finish as high as third. Hackett, with 5060 girls out for girls track, is considered the frontrunner with Parchment and Kalamazoo Christian battling it out for second and third. “I'm hoping if people get in their right positions, we have an outside chance of finishing third," said Gibson. "If they run what they have done before, plus improve a little, we could improve to third." Andrus of Hastings 328 S. Broadway Hastings, Michglan Corner of State and Broadway Hastings, Michigan New Delton softball coach hopeful team can improve The Delton girls track team will be trading depth and experience for youth this spring in hopes of improving a surprising 4-2 mark in 1985. Second-year coach Jim Gibson has only 26 girls on the Panther roster — lhe vast majority either freshmen or sophomores. That number is far from satisfactory, said Gibson, whose team is coming off a fourth place KVA finish. "We need about 40 people to get lhe seconds and thirds we have to have," noted Gibson. The Panthers have 8 returning lettermen including Steph Engle in the 100 and 200, Amy Gilbert in the 800, 400 and long jump, Anna Liceaga in the discus, Alicia Newman in the high jump, Regina Jones in the 1600 and 3200, Kay Fetrow in the 1600 and 800, Lisa Kimmy in the 800, Michelle Froelich in 110W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Ron Smith Greenhouse, Inc. National Bank of Hastings Members of the Delton softball team: (front row left to right) LeAnne Huff­ man, Shelly Bever, Missy Conine, Nellie Aukerman (second row) Lisa Baker, Sue Leto, Kelly Brown, Tammy Ketchum, Jodi Burdette, Kelly Yarger. Cinder Pharmacy, Inc. Girrbach Funeral Home 1337 N. Michigan Hastings, Michigan Members of the Delton girls track team: (front row left to right) Cheryl Rue, Amy Freed, Amy Gilbert, Step Engle, Anna Llceaga, Kelly Kovaevich, Jocelyn Stott, Alicia Newman (second row) Regina Jones, Kay Fetrow, Jen­ ny Oudlng. Kristen Halbert, Lisa Klmmy, Paige McBeth, Michelle Froelich. McDonalds 1215 W. State Street Hastings, Mlchgian Blankenstein PONTIAC • OLDSMOBILE CMC TRUCKS 328 N. Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan building for the future. We've had success in the past and maybe we’ll be there again." Pessell has only 6 returning letterwinners in sophomores Del Eldridge and Mike Gallagher in the distances, Tim Leto in the quarter mile, Kara Miller in tbe high hur­ dles, Jim Hoag in the discus and Tim Rodgers in the sprints. Pessell is also counting newcomers Don Ringler in the distances, Todd Pasick in lhe sprints, Gary White in the sprints, and polevaulter Jim Brunner. The lack of upper class talent has been prevalent in all Delton sports this year, said Pessell "We just don't have any juniors in anything," he said. Pessell said it’s too early to tell just how decent this Panther team can be "We’ll have fail speed, but it's too early to tell much," he admitted. Parchment, which finished second and which returns much of the team, is the odds on favorite to capture the KVA, but defen­ ding champ Hackett is about ready to relinquish a title easily. Mattawan and Kalamazoo Christian along with Galesburg also appear to have stronger teams — all of which combines for problems for Delton. "It’s going to be very tough for us to be successful,” admits Pessell. Members of the Hastings golf team are (front row, from left) Chris Witham Robin Cruttenden, Tracy Allerding, Melissa Nitz, and Michelle Melendv and (back row, from left) Coach Gordon Coles, Chris Solmes Amv Havwood Kristen Arnold, Amy Andres, Nancy Vitale, and Janelie Hoekstra Hastings golf team scrambles to regain winning touch Golf programs which arc forced Into 3-year hiatuses aren’t rebuilt overnight by the wave of a magical 2-wood. After being reinstated 2 years ago after a 3­ year cancellation, the Saxon golf team proceeded lo finish last in the Twin Valley In both 1964 and 1965 — finishes whi-n made coach Gordon Cole fully appreciate the painstaking task of rebuilding an entire program. “H's been a rebuilding of a program In a true sense of the word." admitted Cole. "But I think we do have a good nucleus of young golfers." Cole has a returning junior ictlerwlnners In co-captalns Amy Andrus and Kristin Arnold who had the 2 lowest averages on the Saxon squad last year at st and S«. ar.i Karen GibsonTwo sophomores also return in Kelly Schneider and Janelie Hoeetra Freshman Nancy Vitale likely will hold down the team’s sixth spot, said Cole. vonno ’vid aWhlto. his team “ artaittedly young, he doesnt see any reason why c“ ‘relurn 10 the glory days of the 1970s when the school won 4 straight West Centre) titles and a state cham“oSw* reestabHxhed.ndtKa't wehavMobe Client* lending for a championship." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 10.1986 - Page 9 Viking softball squad hardpressed to improve on 16-11 mark of last season Lakewood's softball team may be the classic example of the proverbial field, no-hit" ballteam this spring. "goodThe Vikings, winners of 35 of 57 games the past 2 years, may be hardpressed to break even this year, admits veteran coach Steve Secor. With only 4 starters and 6 lettermen back. Lakewood could be looking at a second division Capital Circuit finish. "There are more exceptional pitchers in this league than the Tri River," admits Secor, whose team was 16-11 last year. "We’ll just have to find a way to produce more offense and get consistent pitching to go with it." Secor will rely heavily on senior pitcher Annette Roth, a second team all-league pick. A 3-year starter, Roth hit .380 and won 14 of 23 games while pitching. Three other starters return m senior shortstop-catcher Beckv Savage, senior Neil’s Printing and Copy Service 133 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan Gavin Chevrolet & Buick Co. Experience will highlight ‘86 Lake wood baseball OW thing about sufforing through a wiiOewMUon: theonlydrrecliontohead lhe next year is up. Such is the situation facing the Lakewood boys track team this spring. Head coach Marty Snoap has 11 lettermen back from a team that finished dead last in the Capital Circuit. Snoap said a realistic goal for the 1986 Vikings is to finish above the .500 mark. "We're gonna break .500," volunteers Snoap. "Thirty-three kids out for track gives us enough depth to cover events we don't normally cover. We have the people to take the second and thirds we need." Snoap said his team should be particularly strong in the high hurdles with seniors Craig Words for the Y’s Outdoor Soccer - Teams were formed the week of March 24. Players will be notified of their teams during lhe weeks of April 14-26. Players not notified by that date, should cal' the YMCA. Games will begin on May 3, with practices beginning the week of April 28 Soccer shirts will be passed out during the first practice. Hartzler in the high hurdles. Brian Weslow ir. the high jump and Richard Cross in the mile and 2-milc "1 think all 3 could qualify for the state," said Snoap. Other returning letterwinners include Dwayne Ackley in the relays, Rodney Brock in the 440, James Cross in the long jump and 330 low hurdles, Dave Fisher in the 440, Jeff Gibbs in the 880, Dean Keefer in the 880, Steve Rhoades in the shot put, and Mike Townsend in lhe sprints. Snoap likes defending champion Mason to battle it out with Okemos for the Capital Circuit title. Charlotte and Dewitt are longshots and Eaton Rapids is an unknown. Scoreboard Hasting* YMCA Volleyball Laagu* Womens League W L Hotting* Flberglott.................................... 36 0 Ink Spot*................................................................... 29 10 lake Odetta livestock............... . ......................22 17 Bunnie* .................................................................. 20 10 J . A„-o.................................................................... 17 22 M.Donoid............................................... ............... 7 32 Volleyboll ........ ♦........ A 35 Hatting* Mtfg......................................................... Jd 4 Little Brown Jug...............................................................14 Hatting* Fiberglass.............................................. 19 17 Independents.......................................................... 12 24 Volleybailers.............................................................5 31 10036 M-43 at Pine Lake Rd. Delton, Michigan 128 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan Members of the Lakewood girls softball team: (front row) Kris Nelson Salli Mccloud, Chris Wolbes, Heidy Wilcox. Shannon Johnson, Colleen McwHorter (second row) Becky Savage, Shelly Cusack. Julie Sutton. Annette Roth, Amy Buche, Linda Possehn (top row) coach Sam Swanson, Fredia Wennete Darcy Lake and Lori Reiser There is only one direction for winless Viking boys track team MC Building Supply The County Seat Lounge catcher-outfielder Julie Sutton, and junior infielder Lori Reiser. Senior second baseman Amy Buche and Shelly Cusack at third are also returning letterwinners Secor said his team's leading problems will be hitting and inexperience. Three sophomores and a freshman loom as probable starters for Lakewood. "It’s the fewest amount of letterwinners I've had in 7 years of coaching." said Secor. But with Roth along with Sutton on the mound and talented sophomores Heidi Wilcox at third. Chris Wolbers at second and short, and junior outfield Darcy Lake the team may surprise. “We can compete, definitely," said Secor. "We split with Okemos last year and played Dewitt tough. We play them both late this year and by that time I think we'll give them a go." Members of the Lakewood boys track team: (front row left to right) Henrik Paulsen, Dean Keefer, Steve Rhoades, Mike Townsend, Dave Fisher, Wes Graham. Tim Miller, Scott Herrington, Jeff Trembath (third row) Troy Engers, Doug Wickham, D'Wayne Ackley, James Cross, Rod Block, Scott Williams (fourth row) Mat Downer, Mark Lance, Mark Michaud, Andrew Markwart, Jr. Gallardo (top row) Jeff Meyers, Nick Ackley, Dave Brace, John Coats, Chris Patrick. Rodee’s 911 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan The pitfalls of suspending 9 players may be turned into positives this year for lhe Lakewood baseball team. After suspending 9 ballplayers at mid­ season last spring, Viking coach Dennis Richardson was forced to call up 6 youngsters from the junior varsity squad. And while the Vikings struggled to a mediocre 10-13 mark, those force-fed sophomores gained experience and «.ould be ready to make a run at a Capital Circuit title this spring Richardson said those youngsters have combined with the returning suspended players to make for a strong Viking team. "We’ve got kids now with experience and hopefully the others have come back with strong desires and commitments.” said Richardson Returning starters include senior short­ stop Billy Barker, senior outfielder Chris Makley, and juniors Ryan Haze) in the outfield, Mark O'Mara at first, and junior Kelly Cross at second. Other lettermen include junior thirdbaseman Brian Potter and senior pitcher Jeff Harwood. Barker led the team with a .350 mark while Cross batted .320 and was named second team all-league. Potter hit .400 in a 10-game trial the second half of lhe season. Harwood also impressed with his 4-0 mark on the mound. With all that experience returning, Richardson said anything could happen. "It all depends on the pitching," he said. "We’ll play solid defense and offensively, while we’ll miss some power, but with the speed we have we'll generate more runs." Makely and Harwood head the mound staff while senior Bobby Vasquez should also see his turn on the hill. Does the team have the talent to oust Okemos from a Capital Circuit title? "It depends on who con.-^ through for us," admitted Richardson. “In high school baseball its hard to tell. If your pitchers throw strikes, you’ll stay in the game.” Richardson said the league will again be balanced with the champion being saddled with as many as 3 or 4 losses. The Chieftains, with a solid pitching staff, heads the list of contenders while Lansing Catholic Central is well-stocked with experience and Charlotte will be bolstered by a strong jayvee team. "If we play good defense and get the pit­ ching we'll be in any game," said Richard­ son. Added depth should help the Lakewood girls tracksters in ‘86 Ron Martin has 2 things going for him this spring, both of which could be critical to his team’s success. Moving up after 5 years as Lakewood's girls track coach. Martin has seen most of tbe girls gracing the 1986 Viking varsity­ squad. That, plus the fact the team has 26 girls on the team including 10 lettermen, should lead to significant improvement on an 0-9 season in 1985 "I knew most of them (in junior high) and then I went out and recruited others," said Martin of his Viking tracksters. He did admit, however, lhe lack of ex­ perience will handicap his team. Of the 10 returning letterwinners, 7 are juniors and 3 are sophomores. “Last year we had only I senior. Most of the team were underclassmen," he said. “But most of the girls have 2 years of ex­ perience and I think it's going to mean these girls will have to be the leaders. "I think we’ll be a good team, not only this year, but in years to come." Quigley in the long distances and relays, and Audrey Wegner is the discus and relays. The 3 returning sophomores are Margaret Arizola in the long distances. Heather Hill in the hurdles and middle distances and Shelly Brace in the relays and discus Martin particularly likes his team’s chances in the relays, the 100 with Eckman, Martin in the 200, and Quigley and Arizola in the long distances. As far as the rest of the Capital Circuit, Martin likes defending champ Mason along with usually-powerful Okemos. Lakewood's modest goals, he said, include escaping the league cellar. “It's important for each girl lo improve on their individual accomplishments," said Martin. "If they achieve them and we win, great." Returning juniors include Michelle Eck­ man in the long jump and 220, Carol Feafal in the hurdles and middle distance, Ginger Friddle in the discus and sprints. Lisa Hayward in the middle distances, BeckyMartin in the high jump and relays. Pam YMCA Summer Applications - For those who attended YMCA Camp Algonquin in 1985, will be receiving their 1986 Summer Camp Brochure during the next couple of days. For those who didn’t attend last summer but would like to this summer, may cal) the YMCA at 945-1574. and a 1986 Sum­ mer Camp Brochure will be sent to you. Hastings and Middleville area schools will receive their camp brochures in Mid May. Space in each camp session is limited so early registration is recommended. The 1986 camp calendar is as follows: Tiny Tot Camp: A.M.: June 16-20 (5-6 Year Olds); Tiny Tot Camp: P.M.: June 16-20 (5-6 Year Olds); Jr. Coed Resident: June 23-25 (8 Year Olds); Jr. Coed Resident: June 25-27 ;8 Year Olds); Coed Resident. June 30-July 4 (9-10 Year Olds); Coed Resident. July 7-11 <>-10 Year Olds); Coed Resident: July 14-18 (9-10 Year Olds); Boys Resident: August 4-18 (11-12 Year Olds); Giris Resident: August Il­ ls (11-12 Year Olds); Coed Resident: July 28Aug 1 (11-12 Year Olds); Coed Day Camp: July 21-25 (7 Year Olds); Manitou Island Trip: July 21-25 (13-14 Year Olds); Sailing Trip: June 30-July 4 (13-14 Year Olds). 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Not 4, however, like the number which is facing the Middleville girls softball squad. Head coach John Greenman has 5 starters back from a dismal 6-16 team and will be forced to insert as many as 4 sophomores into the Trojan lineup. "We're going to be awful young," admits Greenman. who does have talent returning amongst her 5 ballplayers. Heading that list of talented ballplayers is senior catcher Karmen Gray, a 3-year starter and 3-year all O-K Blue performer Gray has hit over .400 in each of he’- seasons on varsity, including .421 last year. She has also swiped over 100 baseo in 3 years. Joining Gray as key returnees is junior first baseman Kim Koetsier, an excellent defensive player and 3-year starter and sophomore Shelly Gray, who hit .320 and wfis an honorable mention all-league shortstop. She's been moved to pitcher this year. Also back are senior third baseman Kelly Biermacher and senior leftfielder Taleese Yonkers. Greenman will be looking at sophomores at shortstop, pitcher, second base, and right field anu will probably constitute the heart of the Trojan batting order as well. The goals of the team tie in directly with how well those sophomores respond to varsity competition. "I think so," said Evans. "The last couple of years we've taken our lumps but learned the ropes. We haven’t had the depth at pit­ ching the last couple of years that we have now." Evans points to senior righthander Bill Denniston, a 3-year starter, and senior southpaw Zach Moore as heading lhe staff. Toss in junior Randy Stickney, beginning his third year on varsity and an all-league outfielder, and the Trojans have some fine arms. Newcomers B.J. Furrow and Mark Verlinde, both juniors, add depth “Pitching should be the strength of this team," said Evans. Members of the Middleville softball team: (front row left to right) Jo Sclafanl, Shelly Gray, Karmen Gray, Taleese Yonkers, Katie Harcek (second row) Heather Smith, Wendy VanMalsen, Kelly Biermacher, Kim Koetsier, Deb Ploeg, Heather Perry. "Our goals are to learn as much as fast as we can,” he said. "We have to put our sophomores right in.” Greenman said the task will be made more difficult as the O-K Blue will be particularly strong this season. "There will be some awful good pitching in this league,” he said. Comstock Park, for instance, has an all­ stater back and Hamilton's all-league thrower returns. Kelloggsville also has its best pitcher returning, said Greenman, who is left to consider his own pitching staff. “As soon as they come around, that's when we'll be competitive," he said. T-K net team has 7 frosh, sophomores Middleville's tennis team is in an ex­ tremely unfamiliar situation this spring After a long string of successes in the late Offensively, Evans offers junior shortslop­ catcher Mark Tasker, junior firstbaseman Todd Harcek, a transfer from Midland, and senior catcher-outfielder Mike Blair. Moore, Stickney and Tasker should hit in the .300 range, said Evans. Middleville has had trouble scoring runs the past couple of seasons, but Evans sees 1970b and early '80s. the Trojans will be undergoing a rebuilding year in 1986. Gone are lhe team’s top 8 performers, including 3 Members of the Middleville tennis team: (front row left to right) Doug Mathiesen, Dan Keller, Kevin Martinez, Dan DeMorrow, Jon Scott, Jim O’Neil (second row) Steve Egleston, Dave Elies, Rob Kenyon, Jeff Kuehn, Parry Vugtereen, Mike Lytle (third row) Scott Parker, Spence Miller, Pate Danker, Dogan Altindag. HOME PLATE SPORTS all O-K Blue singles players. They'll be replaced by 6 sophomore and 1 freshman starter, says longtime coach Larry Seger. Still. Seger says the team may surprise some O-K Blue foes this spring. "We hope to have a winning season,” said Seger. "We’ve had 15 in a row at Middleville and I think we could finish as high as fourth in the conference. “We’re very young and we’re rebuilding.” Returning to the Trojan lineup is junior Dan DeMorrow, who will move from fourth singles to first Senior John Scott is also assured of a singles position while the only other senior on the team is transfer student Jim O’Neil. The only other player to be assured of a singles spot in Dave Elies. Other returnees include Doug Mathieson, Jeff Kuehn, Steve Egleston and Kevin Martinez. If the Trojans fail to enjoy a winning season it would end an impressive string of years. Last year the team was only 9-6 in dual meets but placed second in its regional and 14th at state. Seger has won 6 league titles in 18 years of coaching (the last two in 1981-82), a regional championship in 1984, and a regional runnerup and seventh place state standing in 1983. Seger said Caledonia has a lock on the 1986 O-K Blue championship with Hamilton and Comstock Park battling it out for second. "There are some veteran teams out there and we'll have to knock one of them off to finish with a winning record,” said Seger. ■! 1 Wfllw/ A M/A-COM home satellite TV T'S. A\ | I system puts you right in the middle XAAI / / of the hottest sports action • *,kr *“v,n* *•**>’• Ucketa to f \ your favorite teams. You’ll enjoy dmns of channel Up to 300 movies \ ■ ®onlh. 24-hour news. Comedy. XVy And more. ®° d°n'* m1** * •ln*'c Kame- Come to our store, for a M/A-COM satellite system at our low pnrr And In your TV join He bij ' league. -e a I_Z=1 '«* ' • The team may be young, but it possesses the talent for a third straight O-K Blue girls track championship, said its coach. Jeanne Perry said her Middleville tracksters will be young — 17 freshmen dot the roster — but with 16 returning let­ terwinners and talent in most every event, the team should make a run at yet another championship. “There are a lot of uncertainties with such a young team,” said Perry, "but the returnees are strong so we hafe that base. We need some sprinters from our freshman group." Middleville lost its top 2 point-scorers from last year’s team which finished fifth in its regional after winning a regional in 1984. She likes Caledonia and Hamilton to push her Trojans to the limit this year. “The big thing is for us to stay healthy and if we do that we have a chance at winning another title,” said Perry. “But a lot can happen to change that." Perry said her team will be particularly strong in the high jump with seniors Brenda Page and Denise VanDuine; the long jump with Missy Moretti; and the mile relay team, which has 3 of the 4 members back which placed 8th in the state last year. Other returning seniors include Wanda Carpenter in the distances, Tammy Lydy in the sprints and Monique Weesie in the shot and discus. Returning juniors include Trena Yonkers in the 440, Jody Posthumus in the distances, Diane London in the middle distances, Kim Stanton in the sprints and Kelly Wieringa in the middle distances. Sophomores who lettered a year ago as freshmen include Heather Hannapel in lhe hurdles, Jenny Frye in tbe hurdles, Pam McCall in the distances, Kaieleigh Campbell in the distances and Ann Elwood in the shot and discus. WE WILL BEAT ANYBODY’S I Members of the Middleville girls track team: (front row left to right) Shelley Nordhof, Jodie Posthumus, Denise VanDuine, Wanda Carpenter, Tammy Lydy, Brenda Page, Trena Yonkers, Ann Fredenburg, Missy Moretti (second row) Kelly Roach, Brenna Frank, Barb Holstead, Stacey Anderson, Jenni Groves, Katie Elies, Pam McCall, Kathl Blain, Diana London (third row) Adelle McLain, Joan Dunkelburger, Pam Eaglen, Laura Baughn, Julie Gulch, Beth Barry Alison Borsum, Kaileigh Campbell, Ann Elwood (fourth row) Juliette Esakson, Kerry Karpinski, Angie Pullen, Andrea Reurink, Kelly Wieringa, Kim Stanton, Pam Bode, Jenny Frey, Heather Hannapel (fifth row) Patty Eaton, Amy Lipscomb, Diane Shope, Tammy Lynch, Shannon Herweyer, Martha Funk and Jeanne Perry. 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 49058-1790 13 lettermen bolster Trojan track chances Level I - Mini Session A fun workout for people new or unable ,0 benefit from full aerobic program. April 7 thru May 2 rollarama Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:30-10:30 a.m. CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR Renae Feldpausch Members of the Middleville boys track team: (front row left to right) John Frei, Eric Seubrlng, Mark Law, Scott King, Jon Moretti, Brad Barnard, Kurt Henry, Brian Smith, Scott Palmer (second row) Scott Jackson, Todd Kidder; Mike Harder, Bruce Swanson, Ken Carpenter, James Vandenberg, Jerry Steele, Jon Raymond (third row) Todd VanTil, Brent VanPolen, Doug Mesecar, Mike Smith, Terry Bowen, Steve Becker, Wes Geren (fourth) Jim Thome, Joe Misak, Lance Patroude, Tim Mesecar, Tim Thompson, Kenn Kares, Brad VanSickle, Bob Dunkelberger, Dave Boshears, Jason Thomas, Mike Seger, Jamie Stewart, Jason Reichard. Veteran coach Keith Middlebush likes the numbers he sees with his Middleville boys track team this spring. Middlebush glances up and down the Trojan roster and sees such numbers as: — 36 boys out or the team — 13 lettermen — A 5-3 mark and third place O-K Blue finish in 1985. With numbers like that on his side, Mid­ dlebush is expecting big things from his Trojan trackmen. "Realistically we could finish second." 945-9377 A step ahead In satellite TV. Member M.S.D.A. (Michigan Satellite Dealers Assoc.) 4 WEEK SPRING SPECIAL 4 Weeks for the Price of 3 Happy Birthday PRICE ON ANY SYSTEM!! WE SUL THE REST, AHO SERVICE THE REST. Our fully opunklu showroom allows you to uyariuKi a “hands on" domonstrotioii. Register Now... * Automation Simplified 23!6, - FINANCING AVAILABLE - Op.n Mon.-Thun. 9:30-5:30 Godwin, whose outstanding athletes have already won football and basketball titles this year. Kelloggsville and always-powerful Hamilton are likely contenders with Byron Center a longshot. Middleville girls aim at 3rd O-K title (616) 945-3451^—— k\ I improvement in the team's offense. "I think we have the potential to create runs and then hold the other team down with our pitching," he said. As for the O-K Blue in 1986, Evans likes PENNOCK HOSPITAL /£ U Members of the Middleville baseball team: (front row left to right) Mark Verlinde, Todd Harcek, Mike Blair, Tim Mulder, Ross Sprague, Todd Sprague (front row) Bill Denniston, B.J. Furrow, Brian Verlinde, Randy Stickney, Zach Moore, Dave Lynch ’f . UFE VrtLLNgS £ Christina Curtis Evelyn Ju:ix Deruin Medeiros - 6 YEARS - - 16 YEARS - - 27 YEARS - admits Middlebush. "Also, I'd like to finish in the top 5 in the regional and I think that’s a possibility. “We have a number of good sophomores on lhe team and if they come through we'U be okay." But before the talk turns to those up-andcoming sophomores, the team's 13 lettermen should be taken note of. said Middlebush. Brad Barnard in the sprints, Steve Becker in the distances, Greg Corrigan in the half­ mile. Kenn Kares in the discus and shot, Scott King in lhe quarter-mile, Tim Mescar in the sprints and long jump, Jon Moretti in the long jump, sprints and high jump, Greg Newman in lhe sprints and quarter mile, John Raymond in the quarter mile, Brian Smith in the half mile. Jerry Steele in the hurdles, Brad VanSickle in the quarter mile and discus, and Jim Vandenberg in the high hurdles make up the heart of lhe team. Steele, Moretti and Vandenberg combine to make the high jump a strong event for the Trojans while Mescar and Newman in the sprints, and Becker in the distances make those events particularly strong, said Middlebush. Middlebush said Caledonia, as usual, looms as lhe power in lhe O-K Blue title picture. Godwin and Hamilton will be talented, but probably won't have enough to surpass the Fighting Scots. �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, April 10,1986- Page 11 Another title appears out of reach for Lions Members of the Maple Valley girls softball team: (front row left to right) Sheri Forel, Beth McArthur, Lisa Hansen, Jennifer Fisher, Wendy Hummee Michelle Dickinson (back row) Deb Corkins, Carol Lamle, Donna Ashcraft Dlona Morawskl, Shannon Woodworth, Beth Starring. Dawn Morawskl ’ After sweeping to 2 straight SMAA baseball titles, this might be the year the rest of the conference gets back at Maple Valley. The Lions lost 8 starters from last season’s 18-5 team and return only 6 lettermen and 1 starter. Still, first year coach Lonnie Spencer thinks there could be enough talent to con­ tend for a third consecutive SMAA title. “Our goal is to compete for the league title, win 15 games, and hit .325 as a team,” said Spencer. Maple Valley’s lone returning starter is senior second baseman Ken Meade. Other lettermen counted on heavily by Spencer are senior catcher Jim Fuller, senior third baseman Greg Tilley, sophomore pitcher Scott Lenz, senior centerfielder Mark Ram^r an^ sen‘or baseman Brett ni«M.ey 11 ^oin dweomers Adam Brumm al Cpab ' ^att McClelland inleft and Tai ..“’nartat shortstop to form the nucleus of “ie team. Du^}cer toe *act most l^e a bonust°^et^er °n the-jun‘or varsity team is h^e g°°d unity on this team.” said pencer. “Mcsthave played together plus we nave 5 lefthander hitters. That's a plus.” tn fact, with Gearhart, Brumm and Tilley, pencer said the team has the makings of a uie offensive club. The problem comes with we pitching staff as Lenz saw little action as a varsity pitcher last year and Brumm sawno action a’, all. s Members of the Maple Valley baseball team: (front row left to rioht) Ken Meade, Mark Martin, David Benlt, Greg Tilley, Adam Brumm, Matt Mc­ Clelland. Scot Lenz, Tai Geamart (second row) Kim Burdick, Brett Ramey Jim Bryan, Brian Sleeper, Jeff Campeau, Sherman Reid, Jim Fuller (third row) Lonnie Spencer, Diana Kane, David Nickel. Maple Valley softball team aims for middle As is true with nearly all high school soft­ ball teams, if the pitching comes through the team may be tough. Maple Valley softball coach Chris Ricketts has 7 returning letterwinners, 2 of which are pitchers Ricketts said his team possesses S of 9 starters which can steal a base while fielding and hitting shouldn't be problems. Success all boils down to whether Maple Valley gets the pitching. “If the pitching holds up, we’ll finish above .500,** said Ricketts, whose team finished 6-11 a year ago. “We'd like to think we'll be in the race for the league championship.” Seniors Carol Lam it and Donna Ashcraft, last year's Nos. 1 and 2 pitchers, return to Glory days in jeopardy for Lion boy thinclads share the mound duties. Also returning are senior third baseman Deb Corkins, junior rightfielder Dlona Morawski, junior first baseman Shannon Woodworth, junior shortstop Beth Starring and sophomore catcher Dawn Morawski. Newcomers include seniors Beth McAr­ thur (utilityman) and Lisa Hansen (second base), juniors Wendy Hummee (first) and Michelle Dickinson (first and outfield), sophomore Sheri Forell (Centerfield) and freshman Jennifer Fisher (second base). Forel and Fisher should start. Ricketts likes defending champion Bronson, with its fine all-around team, and Pennfield, with its pitching, to lead the chase for the SMAA championship. Members of the Maple Valley girts track team: (front row left to right) Kristlqa Brewer, Michelle Reid, Deanna Hagan, Angle Smith, Lisa Franks, Wendy Thomson (second row) Kelly Hoefler, Kim Bahs, Joy Hamilton, Kim Smith, Cass Davidson, Ronda Steinbrecher, Debbie Hull (third row) Gary Hamilton, Heather Christie, Jill Peake, Karris True, Carmen Hamilton, Bren­ da Carroll. 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Medical Core Facility....................................................... ? Pioneer Apt*............... _................................... 4’*49.75 Farrell* Heating................................................................as HIGH GAMES AND SERIES. F. Nicewond*' IM. * Westbrook 228 551; E. Ulrich 176; P McKelvey 159-445; 8 Hathaway ’*• ° . 210. B. Cow.ll IM: J. Wild* ,":IL,I‘,5S2£’ J Pwry 1741 E. Ovnhom IBS: I. TI««Y VonOrnBurg 217; D. Hpolh IBS: E. *3 F. CvddohU IBS; C. Cuddohw 1B1: M, Moo.. Andru*.......................... ....................68% -51 % Hosting* Mutual............................................... .66%-53% Hasting* Automatic Heating....................... .64%-55% Hosting* Bowl............................................................-64-56 Burn* Refrigeration........................................ .63%-56% Fun Timo Goh................ «....................................... .58-58 Shamrock......................................................................55-39 Mini Chomp*................... ................................. .55-65 MC Sporting Good*.............. ....... —........................53-67 JlAAServtca.............................................................. .49-71 HIGH GAAAES .8 Steele 156 P. Guy 187; C. Curtis 157; C. Hawkins 157; Y. AAarkley 163; S. Colo 163; C. Allen 165: 8. Kruko 160; 0 Cole 133: P- Lake 181. HIGH SERIES... W. Barker 144-422; L. Tilley 206-543: M. Bennett 184-523: S. Keeler 172-467; K. Mower 180-515; F. Deloat 137-179; J. Hurless 165-443; C. Robinson 201-505: K. Forman 176-453; K. Thomas 183-463; J. Morgan 171-481; J. Tomby 139-384; G. Purdum 180-489. Mon. Mixer* Hosting* Bawl....................................... Sign* Tire Service................................. Max icon Connexion........................... Bob* Rettouront.................................... Champion Tax Service........................ Ari Meade Auto Sale*........................ Hosting* Flower Shop.......................... Cinder Drug*.......................................... Dewey* Auto Body.............................. Volley Realty.......................................... County Seat Lounge............................. S 8 Stitchery............................................ Michelob.................................................. Denn I* Hubei Triple A........................ Sir 8 Her..................... Cinder Drug*. .71%-53% .71%-53% .67% -56% .65%-58% .........65-59 ......... 61-63 ......... 61 -63 ......... 60-64 .........60-64 ......... 60-64 .59%-64% .58%-65% ......... 57-63 ......... 56-64 Sir 8 Her............................................................... 55%-58% Girrboch'*.................................................................... 54-70 Trowbridge Service..................................................50-74 Alflon 8 A«*oc................................................... 48%-75% HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... B. Gulch 165; M. Nystrom 188-526; D. Loftusi70:J. Sol me* 160; S. Trowbridge 160; K. Honford 164; K. Schanti 175; F. Girrboch 177; C. Nichol* 175; 8. Hathaway 211-568: D. Kelley 217-584; K. Keeler 187; P. Grinder 204; M. Snyder 211; C. Drayton 185; C. Wilcox 164; S. Nelson 163: C. Sign* 163; R. Price 163; S. Honford 173: J- Green 183. SPLITS CONVERTED... J. Durkee 3-10; C. Nichol* 5-7. AU SPARE GAAAE... H. Service 188. get to the state meet.” said Ainsworth, a first-year coach "But this will be a year for experience and tosee what our freshmen and sophomores can do." Ainsworth likes Penn field and Bronson and possibly Olivet to grab lhe fint three SMAA places, but after that the league is up for grabs. “Most of those teams have some out­ standing boys coming back, but we have some kids too," said Ainsworth. The only problem is just not enough of them. George Steinbrecher returns in the high jump and high htrdles, Mike Siple is back for the shot put and discus, Scott Carpenter will head the 880. Brian Ainsworth will run the 440 and pole vault, and Paul Bahs returns in the pole vault. Maple Valley girls offer balanced team With only 19 girls out for the team, staying healthy has become the No. 1 goal of the Maple Valley girls track team. At least the team does possess valuable experience, as head coach Gary Hamilton has 13 returning letterwinners which to build around — including 4 girls who are 3-year letterwinners. Still, Hamilton has no illusions as to what his team can accomplish in 1966. “I'd be happy for .500,” he admitted. “If we can stay away from injuries we’ll be okay." Hamilton points to seniors Lisa Franks in Rec. No. 3 Thurodey Twitter* Art Meade...................................................................81-39 More Pharmacy........... .................................-.......... 72-46 Lifestyle*.....................................................................63-57 Hair Core Confer............. -....................................... .61-59 Affton's Assoc.................................. „.....™...... JG60 M 8 Ms............................................................ JMI Nashville locker--------------JM1 Handy's Shirts...................................................J8%-6I% Gillon* Const..............................................................J646 Kent Oil................. J.G. Stock Form.. Thin. Angel* Little Brown Jug.............................................. 80-44 Pennock Hospital...................................................... 68-52 McDonald* of Hosting*.................................. 59%-60% Formula Realty...........................................................55-69 Formula Industries.................................................. .52-64 Hostings City Bank.......................................... 49%-74% HIGH GAAAES AND SERIES... C. Dawe 156; C. GarlInger 153; 5. Ke I lay 191; L. Decker 173; K. Wlnlck 183; B. Ronguette 172; 5. Beadle 171: C. Brockett 138; S. Rose 168; D. Hildreth 173-404; L. Watson 151; J. Joseph 174; K. Groot 190-514; T. Daniel* 195-516; J. Blough 189; L. Tilley 208-571. The difference between last season's Maple Valley track team and this spring’s version is as glaring as night and day. As different as Boy George and Frank Sinatra or steak and hamburger. Gone are 12 seniors — 7 of which qualified for the Class C slate meet — who helped sweep Maple Valley to an SMAA title, losing but a single dual meet along the way. Left are only 4 returning lettermen. There is, however, one bright spot for the Lion squad: Maple Valley currently has 35 people on its roster, a number which has coach Larry Ainsworth thinking of a first division finish. “We have some individuals who can place first or second in dual meets and who could the sprints, Heather Christie in the sprints, Cass Davidson in theshot put and discus, and Jill Peake in the sprints as lhe team's strongpoints. Also, Franks, Christie, Peake and Carmen Hamilton comprise the 440 relay team which finished fourth in the regional last year. Other returnees include Kristina Brewer in the 880, Wendy Thompson in the 440, Kelly Hoefler in the hurdles, Kim Bahs in the distances, Joy Hamilton in the 440, Kim Smith in lhe discus, Ronda Steinbrecher in lhe shot put and discus, Debbie Hull in the 880, and Hamilton in the sprints. Hamilton likes defending champion Bronson as the frontrunner in 1966 while Bellevue, Pennfield and Olivet fighting it out for second. He thinks the Lions could be in for a first division finish if things break right. ‘ We finished fifth last year and I think a fourth place finish is realistic this year." said Hamilton. Members of the Maple Valley boys track team: (front row left to right) Larry Ainsworth, Jeff Hudson, Richard Osborne, Aaron Brewer, Scott Wolcott (second row) Steven Ainsworth, Matt Bracy, Mike Cheeseman, William Smith, Eric Terpenlng, Tony Shaw (third row) Brian Ainsworth, Scott Carpenter, Rick Merrill, Matt Coleman, Dan Hale. AAU cage tryouts April 13 Tryouts for the Hastings AAU summer basketball team win be held April 13 at 1:30 p.m. at Hastings High School Players who will be 1986-87 varsity players are the only ones eligible to try out. N orthland Optical Plans for Spring are blowing in the Wind... All of your Plans and projects are of special interest to us, ,00' We re haPPy to loan money to people who have dreams and desires to accomplish something BMP' worthwhile for themselves F and their families. Don't let your ideas blow off Into the wind without Investigating the advantages of a low-cost loan from NBH. Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled Frames Repaired or Replaced Prescription Sunglasses - Safety Glasses Ask About oar Children's Fruoe Warrsaty Contact Lens Supplies Insurance Plans Blue Cross Provider Monday fi:30 s.m. to 7:00 p.m. 1510 North Broadway /Si — Hastings — I j 945-3906 J Don’t let them stay there! —•­ IMationai- OUR LOAN OFFICERS "3IBank o. ARE READY TO HELP |J]AST1M;S WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC All deposits Insured up to $100,000” �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 10,1986 AREA DEATH Music Video Week Elwin L. Roberts HASTINGS - Mr. Elwin L. Roberts, 70, of 4675 Cedar Creek Rd., Hastings, died Monday. April 7, 1986 in Emergency Room. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, April 11, at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Rev. James Frank will of­ ficiate. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to APRIL Put a new shine to your car and preserve its good looks! »3995 WASH and BUFF WAX COMPLETE WASH WASH ’n ’n WIPE VAC $495 $995 Clean-Up $64* Wo»h. bull woi. Interior cleon ond engine clean. Bndrus^' (tf HASTINGS^^^ 1435 & Hanover St. In Hastings Ph. 945-2425 Car Care Center 19*5-29941 OPEN Monday through Friday, 8«) *.m. to &00 pjn. SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 SALES and SERVICE Lyle L Thomas z Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Dictation Equipment Typewriters All Makes and Models • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers INSURANCE Emergency Koom. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home. Mr. Roberts was born Nov. 15, 1915 in Hastings, the son of Harry and Lota (Hot­ chkiss) Roberts. He attended Hastings school graduating in 1934. He was married to Eva M. McLaury on June 29, 1936. They have lived at their present address since 1964. He retired in 1960 after over 30 years as a electronics repairman, specializing in television and radio repair. He was a member of the Barry County Amateur Radio League. Mr. Roberts served for many years as Barry County Civil Defense Director. Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife, Eva; two sons, Larry Roberts of Detroit and Kenneth Roberts of Mur­ freesboro, TN; one daughter Mrs. Daniel (Eileen) Plescher of Baraga; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Erickson of Hastings and Mrs. Melvina Tobias both of Hastings and one brother Richard Hot­ chkiss of Anniston, Ala. He was preceded in death by a brother, James Hot­ chkiss. Legal Notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE For your... • Individual Health * • Group Health Retirement Life Hom Auto •Tarm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Renta! Property Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVCot 945-3412 REAL ESEATEZ Our 46th Year MILLER REALESTATE Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. Hasting* (616) 945-5182 BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dry Cleaning for over 30 year*" 3211 krto due and unpaid at tho data of this notice Thirty-sovon Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-three and 83'100 (537.473.83) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having boon instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by sold mortgage, ond tho power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice >s hereby given that on Friday. May 9. 1986, at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at tho East front door of tho Court­ house in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding tho Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder. at public auction or ven­ due. for the purpose of satisfy­ ing tho amounts due and un­ paid upon soid mortgage, to- charges of sale, including the attorney fees os provided by law in said mortgage, lhe lands ond premises in said mortgage mentioned and described os follows, tc-wH: A parcel of land described as that pan of the Soutwest frac­ tional % of Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described os: From an iron stoke on the shore of Wall Lake marking the Northwest comer of Pottawa­ tomie Park, running South 82% degrees West 100 feet, South 75 degrees West 100 feel and South 71% degrees West 100 feet along the shore of the Lake for the place of beginning, thence along the shore of the lake run­ ning South 71% degrees West 40 feet, thence South 18% de­ grees Emt 134% feet, thence North 73% degrees East 28 feet, thence North 15% degrees Weil 136% feet to the beginning. ning from the Southwest corner of Pottawatomie Park South 73 degrees 45 minutes West 266 feet for the place of beginning, thence South 73 degrees 45 minutm West 35 feet, thence South 45 minutes Emt 35 feet, thence North 16 degrees 15 minutes PbM*M»2«5 County. Michigan. The length of the redemption CAR & TRUCK REPAIR ndrus 143S 8. Hanover St.. Haatlnga, Mich. 49050 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Keen: Monday 8 to 8 Tuetday Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA Weight No Longer... Call Hastings Diet Center Today! 948-4033 If you have 10-20-50-100 or more pounds to lose, Diet Center can help you! And best of all, we will teach you to keep those pounds off! AVERAGE WEIGHT LOSS 6-IOPOUNDS IN TWO WEEKS Jeanne Cooper has lost 61 % pounds and 691/« inches in 18 weeks ! CEREUl NTMtS PMTI MVIDH BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! Kreg-Peterson exchange vows Suann L. Kreg of Kalamazoo and James L. Peterson of a Hastings were united in °n March 20’19861 in Maui- Hawaii. The bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Arlen Kreg of Kalamazoo. The groom's parents are Mrs Mary Peterson and the late Wayne Peterson of Fowlerville, formerly of Hastings area. 7 There will be a reception for the couple April 19. 1986 in Kalamazoo at Don Neal’s Supper Club Local Birth Announcements ITS A GIRL Colin and Debra Erb, Woodland, April 1,1:12 p.m., 7 lb. 14 oz. Randy and Robin Robbins, Hickory Corner*, April 1, 8:18 a.m., 6 lb. 12 oz. Marty and Brenda Carter, Lake Odessa, April 2, 9:03 p.m., 9 lb. Darrell and Ann Foreman, Shelbyville, April 3, 12:14 p.m., 7 lb. 2^ oz. Nial and Shirley Castelein, Hastings, April 3, 4:51 p.m., 8 lb. 2 oz. Lavem and Jane Stalter, Lake Odessa, April 5, 1:55 a.m., 7 lb. 13M» oz. Neil and Barbara Keck, Delton, April 5, 8:50 a.m., 6 lb. 13Mi oz. IT’S A BOY Rod and Fabiana Brownell, Delton, March 28, Tyler Rodney, Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, 6 lb. 10 oz., 2:34 p.m. Proud grand­ parent* are Mr. and Mr*. James Brownell and Mr. and Mrs. Graziono Filiputti all of Delton; great grandmothers, Mrs. Irene Brownell of Pottersville, Mrs. Kay Mion of Kalamazoo and Mrs. Maria Filliputti of Italy and great great grandmother, Mrs. Hazel Dann of Kalamazoo. Rick and Jayne Eaton. Hastings, April 3, 2:39 a.m., 7 lb. W oz. Mark and Carla Salazar, Lake Odessa, April 3,1 p.m., 8 lb. 4 oz. Mor* new* every week I - HOURS Mon.-Frl.7am-6pm Sat.8am-Noon DIET CENTER., Call and get started today or call for* free, no-obligatlon consultation - or Just ■top by I 1615 South Bedford Road, M-37 (next to Cappon Oil) Hastings, Ml 27A.3240 C.L (1948) Sac 600.3240 it six months. Dated: April 10.1986 Richard J. Hudson of Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw t Fisher Attomays for Hastings City Bank 607 North Broadway Ha»lings. Michigan 49058 (5-6) Phone 948-4033 OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL ... — SALE Qualify Yarns at Affordable Prices Jackie’s Yarn Shop 9 MARKET ST., MIDDLEVILLE • 795-3718 Monday thru Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Evenings by Appointment Phone... 685-6881 Timber Sale Notice Notice Is hereby given that on May 6, 1986 the Deoartrcent of Natural Resources will be offerlnctW’tjer <wood>,or sale on ,he Barr> and Middleville State Game Areas, northern Barry C°For detailed information on site location and conditions of sale, contact John Lerg, Depart­ ment nt Natural Resources District Office, RO. Bo>"355 Plainwell. Ml 49080. Telephone (616) ^iheright to reject any or all bids is reserved. k We do all service work Including — STEREOS M TELEVISIONS k VCR'S We are □ warranty station for most brands. TOWN TV 1075 West Green St. - Hastings - call ... 948-8821 948-8051 Rent Sat.... Get Sunday FREE! FOR RFNT HOUSE FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, S200 a month, also three bedroom, no two families, no pets. Phone 948­ 2077. FOR SAIF MISC Limit: *1.00 Fer Visit • Offer Expires Sot., April 12, 1986 TOST REWARD - lost dog black and tan, male german shephard. Grand Rapids tag, answers to "Cherokee" lost in Central School area. 945­ 3617. gamSMel roof pole A M*aa*ge from Jeanna - - Jeanne Cooper J0WN TV; *1.00 Off ANY TAPE RENTAL or PLAYER RENTAL HALF PRICE! Flashing arrow signs 1299! Lighted, noD-arrow 1279! Nonlighted 1229! Free letters! Only few left. See locally 1(800)423­ 0163, anytime. Making that first telephone call to Diet Cenler was a big step lor me. It was also the best thing I have ever done lor myself. Talking to a counselor each day gave me the confidence lo know that I, too, could get rid of those excess pounds and Inches. I had lost weight on many different diets In the past, bdt the pounds always seemed to creep back on. This was because I never changed my eating habit*. Since coming to Diet Center In October 1985, and reaching my goal 18 weeks later, I have changed my eating habits and I am now in control. Diet Center has taught me permanent weight control. Thanks, Diet Center counselors, and a special thank you to my husbanc. I couldn’t have done I hl* without your love and support k —NOWOPEN— J ^9 a.m. to 8 pun. Mon^Sat.^ Subscribe to the Banner BARN (hip roof style), four side overhang, 12x10 and 36" entrance doors, choice of 12 colors in siding, roofing and trim. 24X32X17 15980.00, 30x40x19 17960-00 erected. Call "Jim" at Pioneer Pole Building 800-292-0615. (4-30) HAND KNIT GIFT ITEMS Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. — establish a uniform national standard for interstate transport of rifles and shotguns (specifically, individuals could carry an unloaded rifle or shotgun, but not a handgun from one state to another either to change residence or for hunting or other legitimate sporting purposes); — leave intact the current law on dealer licenses; — require a (rearms dealer to notify local law-enforcement authorities and the FBI of handgun sales so these agencies could check the purchaser’s record (but the authorities would be explicitly required to destroy all handgun-purchase reports within 90 days unless the information indicated illegal receipt or possession of a handgun). Paul Gordon, Wolpe’s press secretary, said that the bill has been endorced by the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Sheriffs Association, the Police Foundation and "at least seven other major national law­ enforcement organizations." Gordon said that the substitute bill, in­ troduced by Rep. Harold Volkmer, DMissouri, would weaken the existing law by permitting handguns to be sold in interstate transactions as freely as long guns; require no licensing for occasional dealers in firearms; and not require dealers to notify authorities of any handgun sales. “This is not a discussion about the right to firearms," Wolpe said. "It is about whether we will support the efforts of our nation’s law-enforcement officials and help them do their job." County. Michigan, on July 23. 1980, in Liber 245 on Pages 871. 872, 873, ond 874, on which REALTOR LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING Rep. Howard Wolpe, D-Lansing, an­ nounced this week that he is co-sponsoring legislation requiring the cleanup of hazar­ dous asbestos in the nation’s schools. The congressman also said that he will support the Hughes-McCollum Firearms Law Reform Act, instead of a substitute bill introduced by a Missouri Democrat In discussing the asbestos legislation, Wolpe said that as much as 75 percent of all current cleanup work is done improperly. “Improper abatement wort is worse than no abatement wort at all, since more asbestos fibers are released into the air during the course of badly done cleanups than if the asbestos was not touched. The proposed legislation instructs school officials how to properly inspect for hazardous asbestos and would establish a contractor accreditation plan to ensure that those hired to do the cleanup work are fully trained. The Environmental Protection Agency ' EPA) estimates that 15 million children and 1.5 million employees attend schools and work in buildings contaminated by friable (easily crumbled) asbestos. "Asbestos is a known human carcinogen,’’ Wolpe said. “Since children breathe five times faster than adults, they are much more susceptible to the effects of asbestos inhalation. We must act now to end this deadly problem." Regarding the gun control legislation, Wolpe said that he would support the Hugbes-McCollum bill which would: — provide that eligible individuals may purchase rifles and sbotgins, but not han­ dguns, in a state other than their home state; De’ouit having been mode in the conditions of o certain mort­ gage mode the 14th day of July. 1980, executed ly DALE A. BOERSMA and NANCY L. BOERS AAA. husband and wife, as mortgagors, to THE HASTINGS CITY BANK, a Michigan Banking corporation, doing business at Hastings. Michigan, as mortga­ gee. and recorded in the Office (13%%) percent per annum, to- INSURANCE COVERAGE Rep. Wolpe joins effort to remove asbestos; will support firearms reform JOBS WANTED FREE LANCE WRITER, reports, brochures, articles, business and personal by degreed experienced writer. Fees negotiable call Scott, 792-6583 (4-10)____________ BABYSITTER: dependable and loving. Has own tran­ sportation, will set days or nights and weekends - your home or mine. Phone 765­ 3134. SCHOOLS ALMOST OUTBabysitting in my country home between Middleville and Caledonia 795-9732 ( 4­ 22) WORK WANTED: Responsible person who has recently moved into area seeks office position. Secretarial-Word Processing and Computer Data Base experience. References available. Flexible hours desirable. Phone 795-3583 or 795-7985. (4-17) HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St., Nashville, 852­ 9537 evenings, (tfn)______ WANTED: Carpenter work, no job to small or to large. Hastings and Delton area. Call623 2968 after 5:30or 948­ 9286 HflP WANTED WANTTO TO RENT NEED TO RENT. 2 or 3 bedroom house or apartment in Hastings. 1 child call 948­ 4100 ask for Tammy. WANT TO RENT: Urge cottage, Gun Lake, mont of July. Phone 964-1972 Battle Creek. (4-29) RETAIL SECURITY in local store, Store Detective, start at $3.65 per hour, training WANTtD program and equipment included. Send background WANTED: Cabin on Wall information with phone Lake Aug. 2-16. Write: number to: Fishers Big Richard Threm, 1334 State Wheel, 841 S. Kalamazoo Street, Lima, OH 45805. Call: Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079. 419-222-0783 after 6:00. Attn: Steve McLeod, Dist. VOICE AND PIANO L.P. Mgr. No Phone Calls LESSONS: Janet Richards. Please. (4-17)_____________ Lessons at Emmanuel TOPS IN MICHIGAN. Toy. Episcopal Church, Hastings. Chest Home Parties are' Phone 618-349-2351. (tfn) Tops-in-Quality Tops-in-’ TIDY HOME CLEANING Service Tops-in-Profit. $50 to SERVICE: Weekly, semi­ hostesses. 25 percent to weekly, monthly. We do demos. Managers needed; 6 homes, offices and windows. percent plus trip. Call 800­ All workers are bonded. 945­ 922-8957. 9448. (tfn) NEEDED: 25 homemakers to work from home earn $50 to $75. Call 517-852-1642 Nashville. (5-1) AGENTS LOOKING for people to work in T.V. commercials. For infor. cal! (602 ) 837-3401 Ext. 1568. (4­ 24)___________________ RN WANTED: Full time $8.59 per hour to supervise home aides and complete assessments for home delivered meals program. Send application to Com­ mission on Aging by 5 p.m. April 16. For more in­ formation call 616-527-5365. EOE. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES EXCELLENT INCOME tor part-time home assembly work. For infor. call 312-741­ 8400 Ext. 1677. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician, assistant Cal! 945-9888 (tfn) CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THAWS We wish to express our heartfelt thanks lo lhe following for their sympathy and support during lhe hours after lhe passing ot Muriel E. Perry. 517 W Woodlawn, Apt B. Hastings. MI The kind neighbors and friends at Hidden Valley, lhe friends who conveyed the news to a close relative, lo Pastor Phil Colburn and congrealion of lhe Hastings Seventh Day Adventist Church, the pallbearers, lhe Wren Funeral Home, the personnel at Rutland Township Cemetery, and any others who helped al this time. The family of Muriel E. Perry � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-04-17.pdf 2f78f7cee630c68f3d4a69ea6ea01021 PDF Text Text NlEvWiS ...wrap Toilet explosion raises the roof Unknown vandals threw a pipe bomb into the M-66 rest area men’s toilet sometime during the first week of April, blowing several boles in the wall and blowing the fiberglass roof off. Michigan State Police report that approximately $375 of damage was done to the structure. Police found pieces of piping and an end cap at the scene of the explosion, but have no suspects or motive as yet, they said. Accident injures woman, boy A pick up truck rolled over on Pine Lake Road early Sunday morning, injuring a 24-year-old Kentwood woman and a three-year-old boy. Prairieville Township Police report that Alice K Jones of 3328 Pleasant Ridge and Jason L. Pyle of the same address were injured when Jones lost control of the truck she was driving near Norris Road and it turned over. The accident occurred shortly after 10 a m., police said. Jones and Pyle were transported to Pennock Hospital by ambulance, where they were treated and released. Neither were wearing seatbelts at the time of the incident, police said. Speeding driver loses control A Lowell man was ticketed for driving too fast for conditions early Saturday morning after he lost control of the pickup truck he was driving and the truck rolled over. Michigan State Police report that Stephen A. Morgan, 22, of 1M74 .'Sth Street, was northbound on Irving Road just north of M-37 at 2:40 sun. when be lost control of his truck going into a curve. The vehicle slid sideways and then roiled over, police Mid. A passenger in the truck. Michelle Rodriguez, 20, of Iroquois Trail in Hastings, was treated (or injuries al Pennock Hospital and released. County to interview candidates The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners will be interviewing two candidates for the position of County Coordinator this Friday, April 18, in the Commissioner’s room, at 1:30 p.m. Judith Petersen will be interviewed first and followed by A. Ken DuPont scheduled for 2:15 p.m. Liquor license transfer requested Owners of the Avenue Pub have applied to move their liquor license from their current Michigan Avenue location to the old Liquor Control Commission building on S. Hanover. City councilmembers have tabled the request, and will seek community input at the next meeting before acting on it Hastings resident Hal Olsen of 1608 S. Hanover told councilmembers he was not in favor of the request. Olsen spearheaded a group of residents who objected to activities at another bar previously housed in the S. Hanover building. The Avenue Pub is moving to make way for a new building being con­ structed on the corner of Michigan and State streets by Hastings Savings and Loan. * Pennock offering nursing scholarship Pennock Hospital’s Board of Trustees will be considering applications for nursing scholarships in May. The program is intended for full-time students wishing to pursue a career as a registered nurse at Pennock hospital. The scholarship can provide up to $1,000 per year towards tuition and student fees. Call Pennock’s education department for an application. Come to the... HOME & AUTO SHOW Friday & Saturday ■ at the Fairgrounds in Hastings Little Brick School remembered Page 10 Volunteer leader is profiled . Hastings Banner THURSDAY, APRIL 17.1986 Home-Auto Show starts this Friday Demonstrations, entertainment and family fun are planned for visitors who at­ tend the Hastings Home & Auto Show this Friday and Saturday. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, the event is free to the public and will be held from 11 a.m. to9p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday in the Community Building and on the surrounding outdoor grounds at the fairgrounds. The Hastings High School Jazz Band will perform at approximately 7 p.m. during Friday’s home show. Thirty-six exhibitors will be featuring booths and displays filled with products and ideas to improve your home and vour lifestyle. The home show offers people an op­ portunity, in a relaxed atmosphere, to look over the selection and review what's new, said Fred Jacobs, who co-chairs the show with Dorothy Conklin. “It gives people a chance to go through and talk to all the merchants and not feel as committed as if they went to the stores," he added. "If nothing else, J think a home show can give people ideas of what they can do and how they can use different products to save money in their homes," said Jacobs. For example, at Welton's booth, show visitors can check into adding air conditioning or updating an inefficient furnace. "Merchants will be able to answer questions about their products and maybe show them (people) some dollar savings," he said. Conklin noted that "there will be some new exhibitors this year and we’re counting on some demonstrations in some of the booths.” “Every booth, I believe, will have drawings of some sort, so there will be lots of prizes to win," said Jacobs. "One of the biggest prizes will be a VCR from Music Center.” The Hastings Sesquicentennial Committee will be giving away tiny pine trees, furnished by Boy Scouts and 4-H, for people to plant on their own property. In addition, the Hastings Kiwanis Club will be distributing 2,000 blue spruce and red pine seedlings. Distribution of the free trees is an annual Kiwanian project, but this is the first year the club will give away the trees at the home show. 4-H youth will be serving food during the event too. "J-Ad Graphics (publishers of the Reminder, Banner and Maple Valley News) is going to continue the "People Paper” theme by offering free computer portraits to people who stop by the company's booth durtag special hours at the show,’’ said Jacobs. “We don't have quite as many booths this year as we’ve had before, but I think it’s going to be as good a home show this year and it may spur other people that haven't been in the past. "Plus we’ve got the new chamber office right there which is a real advantage that we’ve never had before. It will be a good time for people to come down and look at our PRICE 25c | Sheriff cuts midnight shift Barbara Brand shows a photo of the mystery person who will be the sub­ ject of a guessing contest at the Brand's Photo booth during the Hastings Home Show. Visitors at the booth who correctly idenify the photo will have their names placed In a drawing for a chance to win an Ansco 35mm camera and flash, also shown here. facilities and see the po’enuai of It and what we've done already just with a little bit of remodeling. This will give people an idea of what could be done to the rest of the building," he said. The variety of merchandise is going to be larger at this year's show, with items ranging from automobiles to satellite TV receivers. Exhibitors at the show include White's Photography, Andrus Chevrolet-Buick, Unity Satellite, Triad Communications, Rich Food Plan, Barry County Roofing, MC Supply, Automation Simplified. Country Log Homes, Newton's Well Service, Maple Valley Implement. Inc., Hastings ChryslerPlymouth Realty World-Ha use. Life Styles, Weltons, Cascade Home Improvement, Kevin’s Draperies & Shades, Thornapple Parks and Recreation Commission seeks levy to fund county parks The Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission hopes to have a .25 (onequarter) mill tax proposal on the August 5 primary election ballot to fund Charlton Park and other parks in the county. The millage proposal is expected to be part of the agenda at the April 22 meeting of the county Board of Commissioners. The parks board approved a resolution at its April 9 meeting explaining the need for the five year millage and authorizing the request to the county commission. In the resolution, the parks board said that "it is in the best interests of the citizens...to continue the maintenance and operation of Charlton Park and ..to engage in long-term planning, for the acquisition, maintenance, and operation of future county parks." The parks board currently operates Charlton Park and last year was given control of the 4-H Camp at Algonquin Lake The resolution also noted that “it is in the Page 11 Page 2 The VOLUME-131NO. 18 Calculator- Math tool or crutch? best interest of the citizens...io engage m long-range planning for the contribution to various townships within the county...so as to provide for the continued maintenance and operation of township recreational facilities." If approved, the millage would generate an estimated $110,000 to$i20,000 in its first year. The resolution also said that financial assistance from county, state and federal governments "appears certain to be reduced if not eliminated." The parks board said that no reasonable alternative exists to acquire the funds necessary to operate county parks without the tax levy. The parks board currently receives abou* $46,000 from the county budget, which is less then last year’s county subsidy.. The proposed tax would cost property owners 2S-cents per each $1,000 of assessed valuation. Valley Equipment, Bruces Water Condititoning. Rainbow Environment, Brand's Photo, Consumers Power, Advantage Business Machines, Timber Trails, J-Ad Graphics, Millers Carpet and Furniture, Century 21-Czinder, Pope Appliance, Black­ berry Systems, Pennock Hospital, Music Center, River Bend Travel, Culligan Water Conditioning, Stanley Home Products, Thornapple Valley Development, and Keith Prong Builders. Also, there will be several informational booths and tables staffed by the Hastings Sesquicentennial Committee, the chamber, Charlton Park, Hastings Kiwanis Club, Hastings Exchange Club and the Hastings Women's Club for visitors to learn more about these groups and organizations. A continuing budget crunch has forced the Barry County Sheriffs Department to stop patrolling in the county from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., and the lack of personnel in the department is beginning to take its toll on deputies’ morale. For the first time In approximately 15 years, the Sheriffs Department had to eliminate its third shift road patrol when the constraints of trying to operate three shifts with only 10 deputies began to take its toll. Sheriff Dave Wood said. Wood said that ever since two deputies and a corrections officer had to be laid off last fall because of budget restrictions, the department has been spreading itself thin trying to cover three shifts. With the elimination of the night shift, he said, the department can at least be effective on the remaining two shifts. With the change, two patrol cars can be out in the afternoons, from 3 p.m. Io 11 p.m., the period when the largest number of the department's complaints arc logged, he said. Wood said the department will still have a dispatcher to take calls at night, but that the calls would have to be turned over to the state police or city and township law en­ forcement agencies. Wood said that in recent months there have frequently been times when not only the midnight shift but the day shift operated with no road patroL Wood attributed that to a number of fac­ tors, including an increase in the number of jail prisoners. With an increased jail population. Wood said, the deputies are spending a lot of their time transporting prisoners back and forth to court, to medical appointments, and to prison. Deputies also have to fill in at the jail whenever corrections officers call in sick or go on vacation. Wood said. Wood is allowed a very limited budget for overtime, he said, so any shifts left shor­ thanded because of absenteeism have to remain shorthanded. In the past several months, that often meant elimination of a road patrol, he said. "From the first of the year through March 27, out of 54 shifts, we have calculated that 36 percent of the time we were without a road patrol," he said. Wood said he has met with members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners several times to try and solve the depart­ ment's budget crisis. Ever since 1982 the department has been understaffed, be said. Ten positions, in­ cluding five civilian dispatchers, had to be eliminated from the department then. Only one of those positions was reinstated later. Last fall, budget difficulties forced the sheriff to announce plans to eliminate all of the road patrols. Reshuffling of positions within the department, some additional county funds and the borrowing of funds from the 1986 sheriff’s budget allowed the sheriff to maintain the patrols, but he still had to lay off three men, Wood said. It was learned later that part of the department’s monetary difficulties was caused by a $100,000 accounting error in the sheriff’s budget which occurred when the county installed a new computer accounting system. Wood was told he could have some of the $100,000 for this year’s budget, but even that would not offset the department’s need for additional staff, be said. Some of the switches in positions last fall have proved unfeasible as well, he said. Deputies were to share process serving duties, he said, with the department’s regular process server changing to road officer. That didn’t work out, he said, nor did assigning the department’s detective to other duties. The detective had to reassume his regular duties after the January 25 slaying of Ricky A. Goddard, a case the detective is still working on. Wood said. As a result, road patrols were left further understaffed, he said. All the switching around of positions and lack of manpower has had its effect on deputies' morale. Bill Johnson, the deputies union representative, said. Morale has been "going downhill" ever since 1962 budget cuts, he said. "We’ve been cut back a multitude of positions" since 1982, he said. "And it never gets any better. It’s getting worse" Deputies have also increasingly expressed concern at such things as security at the county courthouse. Courthouse lock-up facilities for prisoners are inadequate, deputies say, and those appearing in court have to be taken into the courtroom via public hallways and stairs. Deputies are also dissatisfied with con­ tracts that don’t allow for payment of sick days that are not taken off. Deputies are allowed to take 12 paid sick days a year and can accumulate 180 days of sick leave during their tenure with the department. If deputies were paid for unused sick leave, they say, >♦. might cut down on absenteeism. As it stands now, positions left open during a shift because an employee is sick cannot be filled, which compounds problems in staffing road patrols. Absenteeism is not any more or less of a problem than in any other agency or business, Wood said. But payment for unused sick days might cut down on abuse of sick leave, he said. Wood said that at least one problem facing the department may be somewhat eliminated in the near future. Jail overcrowding — the jail is housing an average of seven more prisoners per month than it can comfortably accommodate — may be eased by double-bunking in some cells. The county’s Central Services Committee is looking into funding to add 14 additional beds to cells big enough to allow the double­ bunking, Wood said. In the meantime, local law enforcement agencies have expressed concern over elimination of the county’s night patrol, but Richard Zimmerman of the Michigan State Continued on page 12 Judge Loughrin announces retirement Judge Richard N. Loughrin of Barry County probate and juvenile courts has announced that he will retire August 19, after 11-years of service. Loughrin was appointed probate judge in July 1975 by former Governor William Milliken to fill the vacancy created when the late Judge Philip Mitchell retired. Loughrin was then elected to his own term in 1976 and re-elected probate judge in 1982. His current term runs through 1988 and Barry County Clerk Norval Thaler said, according to state law. Michigan Governor James J. Blanchard will appoint Loughrin's successor. "I would guess it (the appointment) would probably be for the balance of the term," said Thaler. Loughrin. 65, said his retirement plans include finishing a book on the history of his parachute infantry regiment in World War 11 and writing other papers on Barry County Judge Richard Loughrin history. He also is looking forward to at­ tending courses of choice at nearby colleges and continuing his pursuit of community interests. And from time to time, Loughrin plans to accept assignments as a visiting judge in other probate courts. He and his wife, Mary Ruth, a reading teacher in the Hastings Area School District, will continue to live in Hastings. "Barry County and Hastings have been good to us," said Judge Loughrin. “We want Io continue to serve the community.” He has been active in the Barry County Historical Society, the Hastings Area Community Fund, the Hastings Kiwanis Club, the county substance abuse board. Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County, Barry Community Hospice and other local organizations and committees. Loughrin and his wife have three children, Rita and Ellen of Green Bay. Wisconsin and Brian of Lansing. �• Page 2— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 17,1986 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Pennock Hospital Guild No. 30 OMHNANCE NO. JI sponsoring their... ANNUAL ADOPTED: APRIL 10. 1986 EFFECTIVE: APRIL 10. 1986 AN AMENDMENT TO THE GUN LAKE AREA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM ORDINANCE PERTAIN­ ING TO PENALTIES FOR DELIN­ QUENT PAYMENTS. An ordinance to amend Article V. subsections P and Q per­ taining to penalties for delin­ quent payments and to repeal Spring Fling — FASHION SHOW — Wed., April 23 • 7:30 p.m. at fhe...HASTINGS MOOSE LODGE Fashions provided by ~ MID-MICHIGAN FASHIONS, INC. The models for this event are ... Carolyn Dimmers. Martha Dimmers. Helen O’Donnell. Mary Brown. Gindi Ketchum, Lucie Ketchum. Lou Ann Cruttenden. Dorothy Conklin. Patty Woods and Barb Case <4 Tickets are available at the door or the Penn Nook Gift Shop and are $4.00 ordinance which is Inconsistent herewith. THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS: section i Article V. subsection P per­ taining to "Bills, Notice of Deliquency; Discontinuing Service." is hereby amended so that In place of the 5% late payment charge for bills more than 30 days overdue, said late pay­ ment charge shall be Increased to 10%. SECTION li South Jefferson Street News 'I 'events 1. Hom* Show - April 18-19. The annual Hastings Home Show Is this weekend at the fairgrounds. This Is your chance to see the wide variety of goods and services available from Barry County merchants, register for prizes and have a good time, all for free. While In town, visit South Jefferson Street and Down­ town Hastings and shop the Home Show specials many of us will have this week. Check It out In this week's Reminder Home Show section. 2. Paul Revere's Ride-April 18. Ride your horse down South Jefferson this Friday shouting 'The British are coming" and we will give you a $10.00 gift certificate. If the British really come, we will give you another $5.00 gift certificate. (Limit 2). 3. National Gripers Day - April 15. Submit your gripe, briefly and in writing, to Bosley's this week, on any subject, and we will give you a $1.00 gilt certificate. 4. Moot Mo Downtown Festival - April 19. Meet on South Jefferson Street In Down­ town Hastings this week, shop our stores, lunch In our restaurants and enjoy Barry County's largest and finest shopping center. Plenty of Free Parking. 5. Blood Bank • April 21. Barry County Red Cross Is having a blood bank this Monday at Hastings High School from 9:15 until 3:15. Visit Bosley's after you give and we will give you a Payday candy bar to help you replenish your blood supply. 6. Barry Community Hospice needs vol­ unteers. Find out how you can help this worthwhile program by attending an Informational meeting on April 22. You must preregister by calling 945-9166 or 948-9555. 7. Drake Bulldog Beauty Contest - April 21. Bring your bulldog to Bosley’s this week, allow us to take Its picture for our "Bulldog Hall of Fame” and we will give you a can of Alpo and a $3.00 gift certificate. The owner of the bulldog judged most beautiful gets a $10.00 gift certificate and a SJS Souvenir Mug. 8. Thornton Wilder's Birthday - April 17. J ' AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK Little Bucky celebrates Alfred E. Packer Day (April 18) by having a sale this week. You don't have to worry about going hungry when you shop The Bucks week­ ly ads because he almost always has a food or snack Item un sale at a price you can afford. 2. Secretaries’ Week Is next week and our Sentiment Shop has the perfect card for your secretary. 3. Our Photo Department gives you a coupon for a free reprint with each roll of film you have developed at Bosley's this month. 4. Mother's Day and Graduation cards are on display In our Sentiment Shop. Shop early for the best selection. 5. Our Homo Show Coupon In this week's Reminder is good for $1.00 of on any purchase from our Fragrance Aisle of $4.00 or more. Shop now for Mother's Day, Graduation and Father's Day. 6. Our Fragrance Aisle has a special on Vanderbilt cologne and perfume spray (a $35.00 value for $15.00). Stop in for details. 7 Park In the free lot behind Bosley's or LPark Free on South Jefferson Street (get free “Gobbler Food" at Bosley s) and shop Downtown Hastings_________ _ 1. <QUOTE: " can on/y be said to be alive in those moments I when our hearts are conscious of our treasures." _________ - Thornton WilderJ ' Article V. $ub»eciion Q partoinlng »o ’’Daiinquant Charge*: Lion." is hereby amended to rood os follows: "The chargas for services which ore under the provisions of Section 21. Ad 94. Public Acts of Michigan. 1933, as amended, are mode q. lien on all property served thereby, and are hereby recognised to con­ stitute such lien; and when­ ever any such charge against any piece of property shall be delinquent for six months, the Authority or officials in charge of the collodion thereof shall odd an amount equal to 6% of the total delinquent charge and shall certify annually on August I of each year to the tax assessing officer of the Town­ ship, the fads of such delin­ quency, whereupon such charge including the penalties shall be by him entered upon the next tax roll os a charge against such property and shall be col­ lected and the lien thereof en­ forced In the same manner as general Township taxes against such property are collected and the lien thereof enforced; pro­ vided, however, where notice Is given in writing that a ten­ ant Is responsible for such charges and service as provided in Section 21. no further service shell be rendered such property until o cash deposit equal to six months service charges shall hove been made os security tor payment of such charges and service. In addition to the fore­ going, the Authority as agent lor the Township shall reserve the right to shut off sewer service to any properly for which charges ore more than three months delinquent, and such service shall not bo reestab­ lished until all delinquent char­ ges and penalties and a turn on charge, to be specified by re­ solution of the Township, have been paid. Further, such charges ond penalties may be recovered by the Authority and/or the Township per court action.” SECTION III All ports or portions of this ordinance which ore inconsis­ tent with these amendments are hereby repealed. SECTION IV If any section, clause, sen­ tence or provision is determined to be invalid, said Invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other port or portion of this ordinance which can be given effect without such invalid port This ordinance shall effect April 10.1986. Marilyn Page. Clerk Yankee Springs Township take (447) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY Don Rewa the Goodbye Guy Leaders sometimes have a tough road to hoe. Take Moses, for instance When Moies attempted to lead the Israelites through the Wilderness and back into the Promised Land, he had to do so by force of personality alone. There was nothing in the 10 cornmandments that said, “if you don't do this you don’t get paid on Friday,” (although hellfire and damnation was a pretty strong motivator.) And then there’s Don Rewa. Rewa, too, has had to depend on quick wit and the force of his good will to direct the 100 plus volunteers at Barry County Volunteer Services. Rewa is Volunteer Services Director at the Barry County Department of Social Ser­ vices. It is his job to see that a variety of volunteer programs are staffed, running smoothly, and accumulating results that can be tabulated in month-end reports. That isn’t easy when all you can promise your staff is an end-of-the-year thank-you luncheon and all the free paperclips they can use. So how do you get people to volunteer their free time to work for you? The one-time high school counselor has an answer for you — if you have a couple of hours and a fresh pack of cigarettes in case he runs ouL Over the years Rewa has developed a management philosophy that has helped keep him sane and helped keep the volun­ teers coming back for more duty details. The philosophy sort of runs like this: People come first “People are the greatest resource we have,” Rewa says, pointing to a sign hanging in his office that reiterates the statement in large bold type. “If you look at management practices, sometimes there’s a real injustice done when managers look at the product and not the people. There has to be a combination of emphasis. You have to realize the product is being made by the people.” And so, when it comes time for employee evaluation or performance surveys, Rewa takes the positive approach. He tells his volunteers what it is they need to do, but he also reminds them of all the great things they’ve done already and are destined to do in the future. Of course, most if not all of the volunteers working for him want to do what they’re doing. Many have approached him actively seeking a volunteer position, although Rcwt has to do a lot ncxuiUng. r All are committed to volunteering, moat for al least six moniB? They have also had M» DffUl ttlffltyWTJgr from a variety of jobs, depending on their own desires and backgrounds. That makes it easier to maintain a happy crew. Especially if it comes down to whether a volunteer needs to go home early to take care of sick children. Rewa has the wherewithal to say “go ahead” — something a supervisor of paid staff might not be able to permit so readily. All this talk about “jobs” and “staff” might make one wonder about treating volunteer jobs like they were the real thing. That is part of the DSS and Rewa's philosophy. “We want the volunteer to relate to the supervising staff in much the same way that he-she would in an employer-employee relationship," volunteers are told in their introductory manual. "The work that volunteers are asked to do is important to the department and to the community we serve. Such work assign­ ments deserve to be taken seriously.” Thus Rewa, when he interviews someone, will automatically winnow out what he calls the “prima donnas" — those who say they want to help out out then ‘walk around acting like they’re doing you a big favor by being there.’ Instead, he loJcs to what motivates a person to come forward and volunteer and then uses that motivation to give both the department and the volunteer what they need. Many will express a need to hone skills for later fulltime employment. This is especially the case for his volunteer clerical workers. Their work at Volunteer Services has in many instances led to paying jobs. Others express a need to help others. The paybacks are many in this regard, as there is never lack of an opportunity to make a dif­ ference in someone’s life, if only for a moment. And some feel a need to work without the pressure of a fulltime commitment Whatever their reasons, volunteers come highly motivated to begin with, Rewa says, and that's what makes it possible to keep his department in business. Then again, there are those days when all be can mumble is "here we go again." Those are the days that three project coordinators all quit at the same time and he has to find 10 people immediately to help with cheese distribution. Keeping volunteers on staff for very long is a risky business. "One of the toughest problems I've had to deal with is turnover,” he says. "You get used to the fact that a number of people that come into a program aren't going to stay ." That is the nature of the volunteer business, but sometimes it's rough. Besides having to scramble around for replacements, Rewa forms attachments to his volunteers, and then when they go on to other things, “I hate to say goodbye." To cope, he's taken to a "goodbye doesn't mean forever” attitude, preferring in his own mind at least to considering those lost as "on indefinite leave of absence." And Rewa’s positive attitude helps. He’s gotten to a point, he says, where the im­ possible seems possible and the future seems filled with potential. He didn’t foresee five years ago that his department would have been able to ac­ complish as much as it has. Rewa first became director of the volunteer program in 1981, when the position was funded by the state. Rewa was a counselor for delinquent children at the time. He had to take training in volunteerism, establish community needs and then develop volunteer programs. His first volunteers transported clients to medical appointments and helped clients manage their financial affairs. Over the course of the next five years, the "Transporters” and "Representative Payees" were joined by eight other programs and other special protects. In the Crisis Needs program, he’s watched WiTWPRWIlUlUJIf “literally sleeping on the floor” were supplied with bedding through goods donated to volunteer services. Parents Aides assigned as in-home friends to families in crisis have "become friends with the clients and had a lot of impact on their lives.” A middle-aged man who couldn’t read is now reading children's stories to his children, thanks to special volunteer tutoring. Through the Crafts program, the elderly use donated yarn to make winter items for needy children - a great deal for the elderly as well as the children, since contributing their skills to helping out has really given the old a new lease on life. Success stories like these are what makes Rewa's job worthwhile, although he won’t take much of the credit for them. The thanks go instead, he said, to the volunteers — in particular the project coordinators for each program whose in­ dividual supervision of volunteers make having such a large staff possible. But he admits the job has its rewards. "This is probably one of the more exciting jobs in the department so it’s not difficult to get excited about.” Besides watching as his volunteers log successes in their programs, he gets to meet a wide variety of people from all age groups and occupations. Don Rewa is the Volunteer Services Director for the county's Department of Social Services and directs over 100 volunteers in that capacity. “It's really interesting to talk to people in so many different areas. You can learn something from each person you come in contact with.’* “It really makes the job fun. I find myself laughing at so many darn things.” Like Crisis Needs Coordinator Sarge Lewis and his memo on carrots. Sarge (see related story) had to figure out how many clients were served by a donated box of carrots, and the fun began. Rewa also gets a chance to be creative, and has the "latitude to develop new things.” And mostly, he gets to help people — some‘.hing that he grew up wanting to do. "My dad (Clem Rewa) was an Allegan County Commissioner. He had lots of contact with people. He'd often take me to Allegan with him to board meetings. I got to meet a lot of people through that. 1 liked the way he reacted to things. He used a lot of common seme. Was fair. Very honest. He had very definite standards. A lot of my life has been influenced by him." Through those early influences Rewa has developed a philosophy that "there's definitely a good side to every person.” Breast Screening Personal • Professional • Progressive PENNOCK HOSPITAL DECEASED ESTATE (6161945-3451 Working with volunteers “gnat fun”, director says (Editor's Note: Working with volunteers can be great fun, Don Rewa of Volunteer Services says. He recently received this inter office memo:) To: All DSS Employees From: Sargc Lewis Subject: Help needed, also advice Sarge Lewis, our Crisis Needs coordinator, is in a quandry as to how to determine how many of our clients were helped By a donated box of carrots. First of all, the box the carrots were in was about 18"xl8"xl8". How many carrots were in the box? Estimates range from 96 to 137. Anybody who can figure the cubic contents of the box, and how many carrots could fit into it, would help greatly. Next Sarge needs to know the number of carrots taken by each client, in order to determine how many clients were served Considering that many of our clients have children, who usually must be forced to eat carrots, (child abuse section, take note) we 3 4 <1 must determine how many carrots the avergae family eats per person. Sarge says he usually eats three, but then he eats a lot anyway. Don H., says he doesn't eat any, and Harry fl., says he eats only one. Now if we were figuring gold carats, we know everyone wants 24 carats. But as we are figuring the common or garden variety, ve can’t seem to arrive at a suitable figure The main problem is that the carrots ranged in size from 1>4” to 10V and Sarge doesn’t know how to figure the average length of one carrot. And then there is the problem of weight. How much does the average carrot eater consume in ounces per meal? Further it is suspected that some of the carrots were fed to pet rabbits over Easter, and the clients did not receive the benefits of the good nutrition. Anyone with a solution to this problem see Sarge- He will give yuu the leftover carrots, for the solution. Included In the screening will be Instructions for breast self­ examination and a mammographic exam. A radiologist will “read" the X-ray results. During this special program, the cost has been reduced to $80 payable by cash, check, MasterCard or Visa. Women who wish to participate In the screening may call the X-rav Department themselves at 945-3451 Extension 353 nr rh.T y work through their private physicians. For more WormatonoTto make an appointment, call the Pennock Hosoltal X rav ° Monday through Friday between 8 a m. an“5 p m Y Departmenl J BIKE Safety 4 Week r-T.We.d°the complete job - ! W^t«!*r*Fullyln»urtd Workman * Componaation Phone 721-3318 h9g7^TwHIK — Banf ife Id__ home show coupon discount t:: Dowling, Michigan > J The average woman has one chance In 11 of developing breast cancer during her lifetime. Ninety percent of breast lumps are discovered by women themselves and eight out of 10 are not cancerous. But, only a pnyslclan can make that determination. Women who are considered to be at risk of breast cancer by leading medical authorities Include: 1. ) Women over the age of 35 whose family members (mothers or sisters) have had breast cancer, 2. ) Women age 50 or more, because % of all breast cancers occur among older women; and 3.) Women who have had previous cancer In one breast. Pennock Hospital will offer a BREAST SCREENING PROGRAM each MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY during the MONTH of MAY from 8 a.m. to 415 pm ^CLYDESMm^S^'l Expert Tree * Stump Rwiort| Trimming* Cabling Program — IOO9 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 49058-1790 rtmucA-noN notice File No. 86-19449-SE Estate of BETTY P. HAVENS. Deceased. Social Security No. 312-18-8191. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On May 8. 1986 at 11:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Lough­ rin Judge of Probate, o hearing will be held on the petition of Alvy L. Havens requesting that Aivy L. Havens be appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Betty P. Havens, de­ ceased. who lived at 435 East Colfax Street. Hastings. Michi­ gan and who died March 14, 1986: ond requesting also that the will of the Decea»ed doled April 29. 1976. be admitted to probate. It is requested also that the heirs al law of said de­ ceased be determinud. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mall, to both the Personal Representative ond to the Court on or before June 26. 1986. Notice is further given that the estate will then be o**igned to entitled person* appearing of record. April 14. 1986 ALVY L. HAVENS BY: Richard J. Hudson Address of Petitioner: 435 Fast Colfax Street. Hostings. Ml 49058 Richo.d J. Hudson (P1522O) Siegel, Hudson. Gee. Shaw 8 Fisher 607 North Broodway Hastings. Michigan 49058 616/945-3495 (4-17) Such a philosophy helps in dealing with the many people he comes in contact with It also helps him deal with the critics. "It’s been my philosophy that you’re not going to please everybody. You just have to be yourself. People either accept you or they don't.” For many volunteers, Rewa’s supportive philosophy has helped them to grow as in­ dividuals. In fact, another side benefit of Rewa’s job is watching the effecLs of volunteerism on his crew. In most cases the time they give to others, the service they provide, gives them a renewed sense of self­ worth and self-confidence. Sometimes the feats that are ac­ complished, the lives that are changed, the very real impact his volunteers have leaves him awed. In fact, people helping other people, whether it be as a Little League coach, a member of the Rotary or the volunteers in Volunteer Services, is something that can never be discounted, he believes. If everyone stopped doing things for other people, he said, what a terrible world it would be. out and save .................................................................................... 1 II /0 HEP JLV Urr p^r\^reen,ng ___ _ _ ___ _ ^Good through May 31, 1986 ground., FOR MORE INFO^Sj^^** �________________ The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 17,1986 - Page 3 VIEWPOINT Attorney moves for dismissal of attempted murder charges Local school’s mural project will be TV feature Channel 8’s Dick Evans was In Hastings Tuesday to film Northeastern Elementary School’s “care-bearers” mural project. Here, project coor­ dinator Nancy Jones, who originated the idea for the mural, dabs some bright yellow paint on Evans' hand so he could leave his imprint on one of the bears In the mural. Jones said It is not yet known when the local project will appear on the station's popular “On the Michigan Road” series, but that “they’re usually shown within a week." Last month The Reminder featured a story about the project which Is In­ tended to promote school spirit and foster caring and sharing through par­ ticipation of all the students. The mural encircles all four-walls In the all­ purpose room and features hand-holding bears (who have tummies featur­ ing hand-prints from all students) and a gigantic rainbow. (Banner ohoto) Sentencing delayed, on Oakland County case Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster will finally have a chance to sentence con­ victed burglar Kenneth Frig for violate probation - more than a year after Feig was to be sentenced for his offense Feig failed to show up for a Feb. 1, 1985 sentencing date and only appeared in court Friday after he was arrested in Oakland County on an unrelated charge. Feig was convicted in Barry County in 1983 of breaking into two churches and a hair styling salon. He received a yew’s jail sentence and three years’ probation on that offense and was serving probation when he was convicted in Kent County of larceny under $100. Because uf the latter conviction, he was found guilty in Barry County in 1984 of violating probation. He never showed up for sentencing on that charge until Friday. On Friday, sentencing was again delayed. Feig’s attorney asked that Shuster adjourn the matter until the attorney deals with another criminal case pending against Feig in Oakland County. Sentencing was adjourned to May 23. In the meantime Feig will be housed without bond in the Barry County Jail. The court did sentence Jeffery C. Main, 21, of 353 S. Main St., Clarksville, to one year in jail with a review in three months for violating probation. Main failed to perform community service work while serving probation on a conviction of larceny of a building. Also on Friday , Glen D. Reed. 26. of Marsh Hoad. Orangeville, was found guilty of violating probation by not showing up for scheduled appointments with his probation agent. He was on probation for attempted PUBLIC OPINION: Do you “LOOK” before you put it on your table? malicious destruction of property. He will be sentenced April 25. And Douglas A. Smith, 26, of Lot 172, Wilkerson Lake, Cloverdale, was arraigned on charges of violating probation on a con­ viction of attempted uttering and publishing. A not guilty plea was entered and a May 5 hearing set. And on Friday, a June 16 trial date was set for Jeffery A. Pederson, 17, of 427 S. East SL, Hastings. Pederson is charged with malicious destruction of a building. Exam waived on sex charges A Hastings man has been bound over to Barry County Circuit Court on charges of having sexual contact with an n-year-old boy March 31. Jeffrey A Wheat, 27, of 123 W. Nelson St., waived preliminary exam in Barry County District Court April 14. A $5,000 personal recognizance bond was set at his District Court arraignment. He’ll face arraignment in circuit court April 25. Norma Peters Mattie Moma To the editor: In the Thursday, March 20 Banner, I had a "Letter to the Editor" (published) ex­ pressing my concern about the possibility of a 7-Eleven store being opened by the Southland Corporation in Hastings. The reason for my concern was the fact that 7Eleven Stores were the leading retailer of pornographic material in America. In the January 1986 issue of National Federation for Decency, Doug Reed (spokesman for the corp.), said that 7-Eleven would continue to sell poronography. This past week Southland Corporation has announced that they have made a decision to pull all pornographic material from their 7Eleven stores nationwide, for many people this is extremely good news and very en­ couraging. I feel that, with this decision now made by Southland, we can eagerly look forward to the opening of a 7-Eleven Store in the Hastings area. Individually, our business will never Moviegoers enjoy Hastings Mike Havens Marian Lester QUESTION: Qonllon: In view of th. lh"1 ll’crr *•»» been scattered report, ol coo.umer. rinding direr, ot KlnM 1" baby rood. (orel||n matter In com nakea. etc . are you more carehtl when you .elect food product, al the dore? Aller you’ve opened a food product, do you wrutlnlie the content, more carefully when preparing II or before con.umlng fad and beverages? Monica Hollans. Hastings — When aomethlng Hike lhia> happen, people always pay more attention to what they buy. I have a l year old baby and I stopped buying baby food. You never know what's in food Norma Peters. Lake Ode... — I have (when purchasing). I don t buy dented cans and I check jars to make sure the sea hasn’t been broken I Just think it s a natural thing to do. No. I don’t check (when preparing) because I’ve already looked Io see if it has been opened in the store. Stewart Sweet Mattie Moma. Hastings — You bet I am (more careful when purchasing and preparing food)! And I examine every pill I take Or. if it's a pop bottle, if it doesn't make a noise when I open it, I don't drink it...I'm a very careful person. Mike Havens. Hastings — I'm an ex-cook and I always look at things before I buy them. 1 don't take chances because you never know what you’ll find. Marian Lester. Delton — I’m not sure I’m more careful now. I've always been kind of picky. Concerning close examination of foods at home, she said she didn't think she had changed her pattern because when it doesn't appear to have been tampered with, “you think it's going to be alright." Stewart Sweet. Middleville — I usually check things over. Even the pills I buy I check for flaws. I’ve always done that, really. To the editor: We just enjoyed an evening out" in Hastings. Many thanks to the owners of the Hastings Cinema for providing good en­ tertainment at an affordable price with a local location Leo and Jean Blanck Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Arts council - city deal is good start The SI lease between the Thomapple Arts Council and the Hastings City Council for the building at the Fish Hatchery Park is a good start on a long-term beneficial relationship between the council and local govemments.The $1 investment will be multiplied many times in value if the arts council’s plans materialize and it takes another step toward itsgoal of enriching the lives of area citizens. pie proposal calls for the city to repair the roof of the building, but additional improvements will be completed through funding raised by the arts council. Nobody is yet certain how much money it will take to put the building in usable condition, but it should not be out of the council's reach. The money should be available through local benefactors, fundraisers and outside grants. Having the council upgrade the building now coincides nicely with the improvements that will be done to Fish Hatchery Park in the coming year through city money and a grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The beauty of the improved park will complement the arts related classes and programs talked about for the building. The real beneficiaries of the deal, however, will be the citizens. Never before has the community had so much emphasis on the arts. The formation of the council and the ambitous goals of the group ensure citizens of this area can have programs available that provide a better quality of life. It’s just our opinion One of the comments newspaper writers hear about editorials is that people want to know who gave us all of the answers. The answer is nobody. A recent editorial writers conference in Texas summed up the role of the editorials quite well. "It's opinion and not necessarily right," one writer said. "It's not the 'right' or the 'correct' position; it’s an opinion, open to debate." Those who read through Tuesday’s articles in the Detroit papers announcing the Joint Operating Agreement between the Free Press and the News saw a recurring concern about the agreement. "How will the combination of the two papers affect the independent opinions and news operations," many people asked. The tradition of the two Detroit papers battling each other on the newsstand, for advertising, in the news coverage and on the editorial pages is one that Detroiters hope will continue. The opinions of the two papers have played a leading role in Detroit and Michigan politics. The opinions of newspapers have played that role in the public debate of local, state and national issues for more than 100 years. When the Hastings Banner was formed in 1856, newspapers were far more likely to publish as much or more opinion as they would fact. Today, mo it papers limit the opinions to the editorial page and to columists. As we have said many times before, if you don't agree with an editorial, write us a letter. We'd like to publish your opinion, too. AREA BIRTHS: Its A GM Lorri Etts and Edwin A. Dunklee, Nash­ ville, Pamala Ann Dunklee March 23, 2:38 a.m., 6 lb. 7 oz. Karen and Rodney Wallace, Hastings, April 11, 8:34 a.m., 6 lb. 12Mr oz. Robert and LuAnn Brown, Nashville, April 13, 8:48 a.m., 7 lb. 8^ oz. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Garvey, S. Hanover, Hastings, Shawna LeAnne, 3:26 p.m.. 6 lb. 6Vfe oz. at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo. It's A Boy David and Nadine Courtnay, Grand Rapids. Joshua David. April 7, 9 p.m. at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Joshua was 7 lb. 15 oz. Tammy Hill. Nashville, April 7, 12:24 p.m., 7 R). 2Mt oz. Cynthia and David Helmen, Nashville, April 10, 9:11 a.m., 8 lb. 3Mt oz. Roxanne and Billy Smethers, Hastings, April 15, 8:50 a.m., 8 lb. 14 oz. Ann Marie and Floyd Patton, Middleville, April 15, 2:51 p.m., 8 lb. 124 oz. LETTERS (to the Editor) 7-11 store now welcome Monica Hollans Attorney David Tripp will ask for dismissal of attempted murder and felonious sault charges pending against Hastings ^~.enl Douglas D. Warner -h’PP has filed a motion to “quash" the parges, contending that information presented at Warner’s preliminary exam did jot show intent on Warner s part to kill his trother Louis. The exam also did not show that the ,l7ndanl intended to physically injure his lather David "or that the defendant did a lorceful or violent act intending to put David Warner in reasonable fear of an immediate ’assault)", Tripp said in his motion. Warner. 2S, is alleged to have fired a shotgun at his brother Louis. 23. after the two Quarreled at their Henry Road home February 12.. Warner's father was trying to mediate the quarrel when the shooting incident occurred, police said. Warner was charged with attempting to murder his brother and of assaulting his father with a dangerous weapon. He was also charged with possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony. The latter charge would of necessity be dismissed should the other two be dropped, Tripp is arguing. The motion was presented last Friday before Judge Richard M. Shuster in Barry County Circuit Court. But Shuster said he could not hear the motion unless the defendant waived any future claim he might make that the preliminary exam transcript prejudiced the judge’s rulings on the case during trial. It would be necessary for Shuster to read the transcript to make a ruling on the motion. The court decided to switch the hearing on the motion over to Judge Hudson E. Deming, the other presiding judge in the Barry County circuit. A date for that hearing will be determined later. “make or break” any company or cor­ poration (and that is not what we want to do). But, together, when we make our desires known to store owners we are enabling them to offer materials and products that the majority of the public want for themselves and their communities. Yes, there wfli always be someplace where pornography can be purchased and there will always be those individuals who will pur­ chase pornography (this is their choice) but it does not have to be made available in our communities. If people are concerned enough that they should personally express their desires to store owners and then, if necessary, withhold their business, remembering that money has great power in the marketplace. My personal opinion is that many, many Americans are becoming "fedup" with all the violence, sex, profanity, and garbage being heaped upon us via televison, movies, etc. But until a definite stand is made and we refuse to be a part of customer demand and let suppliers know what we went, this trend will continue to grow. Those of us who wrote to Southland Corp, expressing our disapproval of their selling pornographic material in their 7-Eleven Stores now need to write once more to ex­ press our gratitude for the change in their policy. Let’s do it now! Write today - Chrm: John P. Thompson, The Southland Corporation. 2828 N. Haskill Ave., Dallas. TX 75204. Mary Sager Delton Adult, two juveniles charged in raid of Delton Kids party The March drug raid of a Prairieville Township party attended by 23 Delton Middle School students has resulted in the arrest of the owner of the home raided and two juveniles. Sharon L. Fee, 34, of 11668 Fords Point Dr., Plainwell, has been charged with two felony counts of possession of controlled substances and one misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana. A 15-year-old female and a 16-year-old male are being charged in Barry County Juvenile Court in connection with the case, the female for possession of marijuana, and the male for assault and battery and ob­ structing a police officer. Fee was arraigned Monday in Barry County District Court Besides marijuana, she is being charged with possession of less City approves lease for arts center building A one-year lease of the old hatchery building in Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings has been granted to the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County. The building is to be used for an arts center, if the arts council can fund necessary renovations. The Hastings City Council approved the lease at its meeting Monday, with the con­ dition that the building meet city building code requirements prior to occupation. Arts council representative John Fehsenfekl told council members that he hoped to occupy the first floor of the building as early as this coming July for some ac­ tivities. Prior to that, the arts council will have to replace some windows, clean up, install a barrier-free bathroom and possibly repair the floor The arts council may apply for grant Wolpe statement incorrect To the editor: The article on Page 12 of the April 10 Banner about the political positions of Rep Howard Wolpe described H.R. 945, the McClure-Volkmer Firearms Owner Protection Act. as a "substitute bill" ac­ cording to Wolpe's press secretary. Inasmuch as H R. 4332. the bill Rep. Wolpe supports has a higher number than the McClure-Volkmer bill, and the bills are numbered in the order in which they are introduced, the statement that H R. 945 is a "substitute" bill is either an error of ignorance, or more likely, (intended) to deceive firearms owners into believing that H.R. 4332 is the original bill intended to protect them from the legal ambiguities of the gun control act of 1968. It is not. Fredrick G. SchanU Hastings Banner Send form RS 3579 to RO. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, RO. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 'Vol. 131, No. 16 - Thursday, April 17,1986 Subscription Rate*: $) 1.00 per year In Barry County; $13.00 per year in adjoining counlie*; and $14.50 per year elsewhere. than 50 grams of cocaine and possession of secobarbital, a "downer". Police raided her Fords Point Drive home March 7, confiscated the drugs, and sent them to the state crime lab for testing before making the arrests. Chief Tom Pennock of the Prairieville Township Police said. He said that no further action is planned against the remaining students who were attending the party. Three adult males also in attendance were not charged, he said. Seized at the party in addition to the drugs was a keg of beer, but police were unable to determine who had supplied the liquor to the minors, Pennock said. A court-appointed lawyer was assigned to Fee at her arraignment and a $3,500 bond set. A preliminary exam will be held April 21. money to help fund the project, he said. The arts council said later that plans are also in the works to sell a trivia board game as a fundraiser for the project, and Youth Corp clean-up help will be sought. The city council’s property committee chairman, Ken Miller, also asked that the council have a new roof put on the building. The council authorized the taking of bids on a new roof. The lease was primarily granted by the city council so that the arts council could determine what total renovation of the building would cost and could seek funding for that Future renovation would have to include an elevator or some other means of making the second floor accessible to the handicapped, if the second floor is to be used for activities. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must Include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 17,1986 | Berenice M. Smith Oliluariei Louis Edwin Kraft HASTINGS • Mrs. Berenice M. (Hines) Smith. 48. of 535 E. Woodlawn. Hastings died Tuesday, April 8. 1986 at her residence. Funeral services were held Friday, April n, 10 a.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home. Rev' Donald Brial and Rev. Morgan Miller of­ ficiated with burial in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery in Longview, TX. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Career Society. Alvin E. Kruger Barbara A. Smart LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Alvin E. Kntger, 57, of Lake Odessa, died Sunday April 13,1966 at his home. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. Ward Pierce officiated with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial con’ributiwis may be made to the Lake Odessa VFW or Lake Odessa Am­ bulance Mr. Kruger was born August 14, 1928 in Wakefield, MI, the son of Paul and Cecila (Pelran) Kruger. He was married to Mabel Moe Johnson on August 17, 1973 in Lake Odessa. He was; employed for several years at Keeler Brass in Lake Odessa. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the Army and a member of the Lake Odessa VFW Post No 4461. Mr. Kruger is survived by his wife, Mabel; four stepsons, Clarence Johnson of Florida, Ernest Johnson of GA, Jerry and Larry Johnson both of Lake Odessa; a step daughter-in-law, Sandra Johnson of Lake Odessa, six brothers, Gerald, Don and William Kruger all of Lake Odessa, Clarence Kruger of Hastings and Russell and Raymond Kruger both of Woodland; 14 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Allyn Johnson, step granddaughter, Barbara Johnson, one sister Isobel and two brothers, Lloyd and Ervin Kruger. NASHVILLE - Mrs. Barbara A. Smart, 66, of 104 Lentz St., Nashville died Wednesday, April 9, 1986 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Grand Rapids. Funeral Services were held 1 p m Saturday, April 12 at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville with Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was in Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Mrs. Smart was born March 14, 1918 in Minneapolis, Minn., the daughter of Ira and Helena (Stallman) Patterson. She was raised in the Bat de Creek area and attended schools there, coming to Nashville in 1965 from Vermontville. She had previously lived in Fawn River and Burr Oak, MI. Her marriages to Earl Hunt in 1939 and Norval Smart in 1947 ended in divorce. She was a member of Nashville's Senior Citizens. Mrs. Smart is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Nyle (Deloria) Crilly of Nashville; three grandchildren; two great grand­ children; six brothers, Bert Patterson of Plainwell, Shirley Patterson of Portage, Donald Patterson of Burr Oak, Ira Patterson of Phoenix, AZ, John Patterson of San An­ tonio, TX, Gerald Patterson of Colorado Springs, CO; and three sisters, Mra. Patricia Fields of St. Paul, OR, Mrs. Alma Wor­ thington and Mrs. Nannette Sheppard, both of Portland, OR. Mrs. Smith was bom on June 26, 1937 in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of Virgil and Lillian (Homer) Hine. She moved to Hastings in 1943 and graduated from Hastings High School in 1956. She moved to Longview, TX in 1973, returning to Hastings in 1985. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church in Hastings. Mrs. Smith is survived by two sons, Joseph and Brian Smith, both of Longview, TX; two daughters, Mrs. James (Karen) Campbell and Mrs. Tim (Jill) Ellison both of Texas; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hine of Hastings; one grandson and several aunts and uncles. George E. Endsley APACHE JUNCTION, AZ • George •‘Mike” Endsley, 79, son' of James and Glenna (Barnum) Endsley, died March 25, 1986. His death occurred at Valley Lutheran Hospital in Mesa, Arizona. Mr. Endsley, of Apache Junction, Arizona, was bom June 5,1906 in Hastings, and moved to Arizona 22 years ago. Prior to his move he was an employee of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Loraine; daughters, Barbara Boyd and Patricia Taylor; seven grandchildren, four great­ grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Kubler Apache Junction Mortuary Chapel on Friday, March 28, 1986. Rachel Naomi Sarver DUTTON - Mrs. Rachel Naomi Sarver, aged 88, the widow of Melvin R. Sarver, passed away Monday morning, April 7,1986. She is survived by her children, Junior G. and Ruth Sarver of Caledonia, Russell A. and Alberta Sarver of Hastings, Hazel and Lee Patterson of Middleville, Elizabeth and Willard Booth of Alabama, Daniel L. and Beverly Sarver of Kentwood, Ben and Kay Sarver of Camden; 28 grandchildren; 48 great grandchildren; two brothers, Vem Good of Lowell and Lewis Good of Caledonia; three sisters, Eunice Patrick of Clarksville, Ruth Clement of Kentwood, and Nellie Ruehs of Caledonia. Furneral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 1.30 p.m. at the Dutton Christian Reformed Church, with her son Rev. Russell Sarver officiating. Interment in Holy Comers Cemetery. Arrangements wen? made by Roetman Funeral Chapel, 616 E Main St., Caledonia. ^ATTEND SEMES LAKELAND. FLA. . Mr. Louis Edwin Kraft. 66. of 5201 Harvard West. Lakeland Fla, formerly of Nashville died Saturday’ April 5. 1986 at Lakeland Regional Medicai Center. A native of Nashville. Mich., he moved to Lakeland from Califorina 74 years ago. He was a retired aerospace engineer with Rock­ well International; a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church; and the National and Florida Engineering Society He is survived by his wife, Betty Kraft Lakeland; son. Christopher Kraft, Costa Mesa, Calif.; stepson, Clifton Sigler, phoenix, Arix.; daughter, Karen Washington. Newport Beach, Calif.; step­ daughter, Kathleen Guy, Wichita, Kan.; six grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were made by Gentry Morrison Funeral Home, Lakeland Fla. Frederick H. Gillette MIDDLEVILLE- Mr. Frederick H. Gillette, 66, of Middleville, died Friday April 11, 198S in Battle Creek. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Monday, April 14 at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Rev. Floyd Nagel officiated with burial in ML Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Fund. Mr. Gillette was bom November 17,1919 in Middleville the son of Burle F. Sr., and Louise (Smith) Gillette. He was married to Rose Bond April 18, 1969. He was employed at Middleville Manufacturing Co. for several years and was a veteran of World War Two serving in the army. Mr. Gillette is survivied by his wife, Rose; one son, Jerry Gillette of Anchorage, Alaska; three daughters, Miss Kimberly Gillette of Atlanta, GA, Mrs. Robert (Peggy) Nagel and Mrs. Richard (Joann) Erway both of Middleville; five grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; two brothers, Woodrow Gillette and Jack Gillette both of Grand Rapids. Robert Shellenbarger BLOOMINGDALE - Robert Shellenbarger, Jr., 43, of Bloomingdale, formerly of Hastings, died Saturday, April 12, 1966 of accidental injuries sustained in an auto accident in Bloomingdale. Mr. Shellenbarger was bora Nov. 8,1942 in Hastings, the son of Robert Shellenbarger, Sr. He was raised in Hastings and attended schools here. He was employed at Bangor Food Products in Bangor. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shellenbarger, Sr.; four sons, Stanley and Frank, both of Elkhart, Ind., Hank of Bloomingdale and Harvey of Kalamazoo; two granddaughters, his step-father, Alfred Martz of Hastings; step-sister, Mary Lee Martz of Bloomingdale; five step-brothers, Elan. Duane, and Ivan Shellenbarger and Jeff and Ben Martz, all of Hastings. Charles Foote TUSTIN - Mr. Charles Foote, 81, of Tustin, MI, died Tuesday, April 8, 1986 at Waterloo, IL. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13 at the Peterson Funeral Home in Grandville. Burial was in Grand­ ville Cemetery. Mr. Foote was bom December 31, 1904 in Grandville, the son of Harlow and Etta (Hooper) Foote. He spent most of his life in Grandville before moving from Middleville to Tustin. He is survived by his wife, Eva; two stepsons, one step daughter and one niece. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAFSL AT DOWLING AND RANTTXLD UNTTTO MITHODBT Gaylord Edward Morton LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Gaylord Edward Morton, 84, of 647 Second St., Lake Odessa died Wednesday, April 9, 1986 at Barry Co. Medical Care Facility. Graveside services were held Saturday, April 23 at Irving Township Cemetery. Rev. John Obrecht officiated. Mr. Morton was bom on October 28,1901 at Howard City the son of William J. and Addie (Hammond) Morton. He attended Bliss School and lived in the Battle Creek are* for five years. He married Margaret Lowell on May 34, 1980. Mr. Morton is survived by his wife, Margaret of Lake Odessa; two step children, Mrs. Lloyd (Joyce) Phillips of Louisiana and Joseph D. Bouchard of Hastings; six step grandchildren; and one nephew, George Brace of Carlton Center. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. 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Without this ad $529- Cash or check­ Delton Area CEDAR CHEE BIBLS. Campround Rd.. 1*U H. twtw, ■ HMIInr ■OSLEY PHARMACY -Proocripixxit' -lit*. JoHarson ■ WS-KM HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. HASTINGS HBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook «d. — MOAimgi. Mtthlgcn \______________________ _________ _____________________ < by Catherine Lucas Lawrence at th ar nome on Ihurnday. The Cottons arrived from Sparta in time for a breakfast of waffles and new fresh syrup from the Chase maple trees and sausage from the half hog Lawrence recently won in a raffle by the Lake Odessa Lions Club. After breakfast, the Chases took their guests to Battle Creek where they visited with Mildred's and Richard’s aunt, Ruth Fisher, who is 93. They stayed at her apart­ ment until noon when they went to Schrank's Cafeteria for lunch. Kilpatrick Church Adult Fellowship met Saturday evening. There were 20 people at the potluck dinner. Seven other* arrived after dinner for the program. They were Hildred and Lawrence Chase and Evelyn and Clayton Goodrich who had eaten at the Delton Fire Department annual smelt fry and Lucile Brown. Les and Virginia Yonkers also came in time for the program to see their son4u-law's pictures. After a brief business meeting in which president George Schaibly thanked everyone who worked on the Easter Sunrise Service and breakfast, discussed the spring theme of the meeting, and led devotions, George Johnson presentedslides of the trip he took to Honduras last January. Calvary Brethren Church in Lake Odessa commissioned him and Dave Ellis to go to work for two weeks on church building projects and paid their expenses. Vern Massey of Charlotte joined them and the three men flew to New Orleans where they met four others including two from Oregon who were also going as part of the same team. After they arrived in the capital of Hon­ duras, they flew in a 1941 DC-3 to the coastal town of LaSaba. They stayed with a couple named Crumbly who operate a Brethren Church guest house. The Crumbly's have been missionaries there for 13 years. The pastor’s house had been completely destroyed by termites, and they were sent down to rebuild it, but because of a break­ down in communications, no one knew they were coming when they got there and the necessary materials were not on hand to do that job. For the 13 days they spent in Honduras, they worked on the church book store, the foundation for a new pastor's house, a storage building and several church buildings that needed minor repairs. They visited some other, rather isloated villages and churches. The slides were full of smiling happy children and lush tropical greenery. On the same evening. 16 members of the younger Kilpatrick Adult Group, known as the Disciples met at the chtrch and drove to Delton where they enjoyed the Fire Department Smelt dinner. When people arrived at Zion Lutheran Church for the Dave and Barb Anderson "More Than A Concert," on Wednesday evening, there were books called "The Other Song Book” on each pew. The Andersons opened with a warm up of group singing familiar songs and choruses. They sang some very impressive duets including “It Is No Secret What God Can Do" and "Majesty." Their piano accompanist, Alex Galvin, is from Los Angeles and is a very accomplished professional musician. He had never before been in a real country church. A sound technician, Barry Schier, took ten weeks off from his work in Australia and came to help them for that time. He had never seen snow until he got stranded in Colorado Springs in a blizzard last month. Barb Anderson sang a solo "Because Of Who You Are” accompanied by a tape of orchestra and choir, and after this short little warm-up pre-concert, Pastor Cliff Randall welcomed the both the group and the audience to Zion Lutheran. Dave Anderson opened the main part of the concert by asking where all the people were from and what churches were represented in the audience. They were from Woodland, Grand Ledge, Hastings, Lake Odessa and Ionia, and they were Lutheran, Baptist, Brethren, Methodist, Reformed and Catholic. Dave sprinkled humorous little anecdotes throughout the program and talked a great deal about our religion not being private and the importance of talking about it to other people. He talked about bis childhood in the Swedish area of Minnesota and North Dakota where his father was a Lutheran minister and about his years in a Lutheran parochial school. He said that he was going to sing a song in Swedish that the Swedish immigrants had brought to America. After he had sung one verse, his wife joined him and sang the next verse in German. When they reached the chorus, it was "How Great Thou Art” and the entire congregation joined In. •Sunday school and camp type choruses were sung between most of the heavier songs. Dave had a child in the front row sing into the mike, and he said that was the best singing of the evening. Alex Galvin played a medley of familiar and unfamiliar music, and Dave and Bar­ bara started another series of songs and chooses. The program ended win the pianist playing “I Am Praying" while Dave Anderson prayed. Pastor Cliff Randall invited everyone to the Fellowship Hall for refreshments and visiting. Records, tapes, books and the song book were sold at that time. J-AD GRAPHICS TIME: 11 am - 6 pm Sponsored by .. Donwrtk Marfcotlna “We Service What We Sell" Woodland Women's Study Club met last Tuesday afternoon at the Lions' Den. Everyone was instructed to wear a spring hat, and a few women forgoL Someone brought an extra and it was lent to this forgetful correspondent. The president, Edna Crothers, also forgot to wear a hat; so she made herself a perky little number nut of a plastic dish and a bright red paper napkin. There were 13 ladies present. After the minutes and the treasure? ‘s report were read and approved, three ex­ change students from Lakewood High School arrived. The girls put on a very interesting program. Ines Nijman. from Aalten. the Netherlands, age 17, told about herself firsL She lives with her mother and father and a 14-year-old sister. Both of her parents work — her father runs an ad agency and her mother is a physical therapist. She said she finds Lakewood High to be easy. She attends an academic high school at home and has studied four years of Er^lish, four years of French, and three years of German. She came to Michigan in August and will stay until July. She said that in Holland, sports are not taught in public schools, and that if someone wants to learn to play a sport, he joins a private club to do so. After they learned the sport, they could then join the school team if they were good enough. She played a violin solo and said she is playing with the Grand Rapids youth orchestra while she is here. Jennifer Thomas is an Australian girl. She said that in her country, while college education is free to all who can qualify, a student must pass a strict examination after the 12th grade to be eligible. In Australia, there are also private sports club* where anyone can pay a membership fee and learn to play. She lives where she can ride her bike to school in five minutes. The long time spent on school buses here in the country is one of the things each of the three girls found in­ convenient. Fiona Yip spoke about her home and life in Hong Kong. She said that while the population of Hong Kong is 96 preent Chinese, the city is a colony of England until 1997. All business is done in English and English is spoken in schools. The city is the geographic size of Grand Rapids, but has 5.5 million people. All of their food is imported as they have no empty land for farming or gardening. Hong Kong is the main customer of the Sunkist corporation. Their industries are tourism and banking. Hong Kong has three of the top ten rated hotels in the world. The climate is tropical. The colony includes one of the world’s finest natural habors, mountains, and a dty that stays lit all night. Fiona said that she is an only child and walks three minutes to the convent school she attends. She showed many beautiful slides of Hong Kong. After the program, hostess Leola King served cake, cookies, and beverages, and roll call was taken. At that time each lady told about her haL Last Tuesday evening the farmers who grow green beans and peas for the Lake Odessa vegetable freezing and processing factory were all invited to a dinner at Cun­ ningham Acres by the companies who supply the farming chemicals and the new owners of the plant, Twin Cities Food Company. Roast beef was served. Woodland farmers who attended the dinner were George Schaibly, Eldon Flessner, LeRoy and Doug Flessner. Willis and Gary Dalton, Elwood Henney and sons, Lyndon Fisher, Dallas Rush, Carl Klahn, Dean Beaver and others. Because of the Twin Cities Food Company dinner for farmers who raise perishible crops, there were only 13 people at the Lions Club meeting in Woodland that night. Mrs. McLeod served pork chops with dressing, Waldorf salad and banana cream pie. Victor Eckardt attended. John Lucas was a guest of the president, Clayton Goodrich, and John presented a program about medieval armor, weapons, costumes and customs. He showed several of his reproductions of garments and armor. Some of the people who leave Woodland for a few weeks or months during the winter are returning Ken and Betty McCurdy came home last week after spending four months at Apache Junction, Arizona. Betty is now completely recovered from having two ar­ tificial knee joints and an artificial hip Joint surgically implanted in the last two years. She is getting around impressively after her winter in the desert. Eston and Ella Everts and Mac and Dorothy McClelland also returned from Apache Junction last week. Kilpatrick Church Ladies Missionary Society held its April dinner on Wednesday. Hostesses were Sheila Carter and Mary Lou Webster. They served sloppy joes and macaroni and cheese with the usual salads, vegetables and desserts. There were 24 people at the dinner. The missionary ladies met after the dinner and reported they had finished 13 of the garments to be sent to Ethiopia and shipped them back to Project Mercy. They are still working on ten or 12 more. Hildred Chase's cousin. Richard Cotton and his wife, Bea, visited Hildred and Your wedding plans should start at... PLACE: The Beach Pavilion Near the Lighthouse Restaurant, Lake Odessa, Michigan DAY: Friday, April 1* Woodland News Everything you need in wedding supplies... from invitations to candles PUBLISHERS OF THE REMINDER ANO HASTINGS BANNER 1952 N. Broadway. Hatting, • Ph. 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 17,1986- Page 5 From Time to Time Legal Notices by...Esther Walton NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant Io the provision* of Public Act 183 of 1943. os amen­ ded, notice is hereby given thoi •be Barry County Board of Commissioner* hove adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Or­ dinance in the following manner: The Zoning District Map has been amended os follows: Mop Change A-86-1 Slocum Bunker— Hastings’ first settler parcel of lond In the North­ west '/. of Sec. IB. T3N R8W. described os follows: Commen­ cing at the West '4 po»t of said section: thence Norn 00 West, olong the West line o1 Sec. Stole Street (M-37 ond M-43) ond the true place of beginning; gent line 414.00 fl.; thence North (Editor’s note: As part of the celebration ot the Sesquicentennial of the founding of Hastings, this article is one of several that will be run giving first hand accounts of the early days of the community.) Slocum and Thomas Bunker were the first white settiers into what was to become the City of Hastings. The Bunkers were hired by the Hastings Village Company to come to Hastings to build the dam, saw mill, and provide housing for the workmen. According to Slocum Bunker's daughter, Alice Bunker Stockham, "On the first trip to Hastings from Marshall, it took father and Uncle Thomas eight days; they had to cut their own road, build bridges and causeways and blaze the way for other people. . In 1836 they built the first cabin — a living room and two bedrooms. When this was completed they built a saw mill, established a trading post, a post office, a tavern and opened the first school." At the time the family arrived, there was only Indians for neighbors. Alice Stockham recalls her first house in Hastings. "... a larger building as I remember about 36 feet square which on the first floor contained a large living room with fireplace and two bedrooms and above six bedrooms, the stairway near the front entrance. Under the stairs was a settle made by my father.' "I remember well theday of the log raising of this larger cabin. Many had come miles to assist in its erection. The good friendly In­ dians too, who were camping across the river (on north side) rendered kindly assistance. When the raising was completed, I recall there were a few acres of clearing in front of the house, on the other sides were the forest, the maples, the hickorys, the walnuts. At a short distance we could see the saw mill, at the left was the mill pond, and the water flowing over the flume to my childish mind was a young Niagara." (The saw mill and mill pond was located on what is now Fekipausch Food Center Parking lot. The land from what is now east Michigan Avenue was filled in over the years. When the Bunkders arrived. State street between Jefferson and Michigan Ave. was the edge of a hill. So where Feldpausch Parking lot is now was much lower and when the dam was installed became the mill pond. The exact location of the saw mill is un­ certain but is thought to be about where Consumer Powers have their large tran­ sformers on Boltwood. The whole area between Boltwood, Michigan, Green and State streets was at one time part of the mill pond. The mill pond served an important part of the development of the village. It was removed in the early 1900 when it no longer served a useful purpose and uas thought to contribute to the cases of typhoid fever in the dty.) Mrs. Stockham continued her story about the first house raising "All about the building were the unused log, the stumps the stalwart trees that had been put into the building. "My father was a natural mechanic and inventor. He could make or mend anything that was needed. He had with his father had run a carriage shop in Bennington, VL, Father had a turning lathe and made a number of chairs from maple wood, putting in them split wood seats. He also made the cradle that the children were rocked in the bedstead and other furniture for the house. He made and mended the shoes of the children, he made knives from a saw plate, putting on buck horn handles. "Uncle Thomas thought a bachelor was a good domestic assistant; he would a-ise early each morning brown the old govern­ ment java (coffee) and prepare the break­ fast while mother was getting some refreshing sleep. They had brought with them an old James stove, one of the first cooking stoves ever made. It was a large ungainly piece of fur­ niture. The fire box was below a id above two griddles for cooking and a pipe running up between. That fire box extended through, so that it could take four foot tenths of wood. On tiiis back griddle clothes were boiled, soap made and syrup boiled down to sugar. There was also a pancake griddle that fitted the hole. I can recall seeing mother washing at night, the tubs set on two of the homemade chairs with an iron candle stick containing a dip candle for illumination. By the dim light she would wash until late at night Father used to arise at 4 a.m. to go to the mill and set it going, and then return to do his chores and hoe in the garden before break­ fast. I never saw larger onions or potatoes, finer melons or com than he raised in his garden. Father and mother were both... herb doctors discarding all mineral medicines. For years they treated the sick for miles around. Mother skillfully attending ob­ stetrics cases. Father also had dental in­ struments and extracted teeth. My father and mother were friendly and exchange many courtesies with the Indianas, who brought us the fattest and best venison, the finest fish, wild turkeys, wild ducks, and berries of all kinds. These latter were so deftly picked that there was never a dried leaf, a green or imperfect berry among them. The Indians brought maple sugar in the springtime. They had a process of refining it so that it was as white and clear as our granulated sugar. Father learned this process but I do not remember it." “Father had the reputation of making the best flour that at that time had been .nade in Michigan. He was one of the first to introduce graham flour. He made buckwheat flour that was free from grit and as white as wheat flour. There was a fortune in that product” The Bunkers moved from Hastings in 1840. They lived in Battle Creek for about a year and then moved back to Hastings, having charge of tteprist Mill. A short.time later they moved again. "We lived in Olivet in Marshall, Battle Creek, Jackson, and Lafayette, Ind. where mother died. Father had a record that they had moved 40 times in 42 years." The site of the first dwelling in Hastings is marked with a stone marker and Bronze Tablet, erected under the aspices of the Emily Virginia Mason Chapter, D.A.R. In the cement foundation of the boulder, was placed a metal box con! .lining record of both chapter and local interest. A mong these are: sample of die DAK year books since organization, its membership, sketches of the lives of M:ss Emily Virginia Mason and the two real (D.A.R.) daughters, Mrs. Emily Sayre Welter, and Mrs. Emaline E. Walton; much on the life of Slocum Bunker. Included were the autographs of C.H. Osborn, Mayor of Hastings, Chase S. Osborn, Governor of Michigan and William H. Taft, President of the United States. Before being placed in the box these records were wrapped in the Betsey Ross flag, the flag of thirteen stars in the blue field, and one of the 1912 period. The boulder itself was excavated from land which was at une lime in possession of the Bunker family being owned by Thomas Bunker, a brother of Slocum. The marker Legal Notice ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 86-227-PZ In The Matter Of: PRAIRIEVILLE CEMETERY TRUST FUND On the 27th day of March. 1966. an action wo* filed by the Prairieville Cemetery Trust Fund in this Court being the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, to transfei the a*»et» of the Prairieville Cemetery Trust Fund to the Town«hip of Prairie­ ville. It I* hereby ordered that any Interested party *ho!l answer or take »uch other action as may be permitted by low on or before the 19th day of May. 1986. Failure to comply with this Order will result in o Judgment by Default against any »uch party lor the relief demanded on the Complaint filed in thi* Noplace LIKE HoME * Fisher 607 North Broodwoy Hastings. Michigan 49058 sits on the North east corner of State and Michigan avenue. It was dedicated June 12, 1912. Cutting tool used by Slocum Bunker In 1940, Mildred Lignian, a great grand­ daughter of Slocum Bunker brought to Hastings the cutting tool used by Slocum Bunker when he surveyed and laid out the plat for the City of Hastings. The earlier surveyors had to make distinguishing marks upon trees, because they were the only ob­ jects upon which markers could be placed. The tool had a point which was jabbed into the bark of the tree On the opposite side of the tool was a little cutter that would cut into the bark of the tree as the tool was turned. In that way a circular piece of the bark would be removed and a mark made upon the trunk of the tree which could be seen by the sur­ veyor in carrying on his work. The tool also contains a much larger cutter which would make a wider circular cutting from the bark of the tree, so it could be seen from a greater distance. In 1941 Mrs. Lignian expressed great in­ terest in the possibility of a museum in Barry County because she had many relics and personal effects, of this pioneer ancestor of hers, which she was happy to give for such a purpose. At that time Charlton Park was in existence but the museum building was not a reality. Mrs. Lignian had been asked by the State museum for these belongings of the past age but she kept the collection in hopes that a specific collection of Slocum Bunker’s generation and homestead might become a reality. Along with the surveyor's tool she had Slocum Bunker's watch and handcuffs that were used at the time he was warden of the State prison at Jackson. Today it is not known what happened to the cutting tool. Did Mrs. Ligniar. give it to the local museum or did she give it to the State museum which expressed interest in having it back in 1941? Hopefully when Charlton Park is able to have a curator of collections, the cutting tool will be discovered in storage and its history will then be known Door prize winners at the 1986 Third An­ nual Women's Trade Show included: Liz Haight from Watkins Distributor - Shirley Norris and Associates; Wendy Caldwell from Davis Agency - Ann Davis - Farm Bureau Insurance; Evelyn Brower from Jewels by Park Lane - Genevieve Struble; Helen O’Donnell from Rainbow Color Analysis Sandy Tallenger and Marjorie Pearson from Ridgeway Enterprises - Amway - Melva Ridgeway. Other exhibitors included: Momma Bear Creations - Elsa Hatt; Flowers by Jan Mc­ Crimmon; Shaklee Distributors - Card Ergang and Cheryl Thede; Hazel Hamm’s Oddities; Jackie Beford Yard Shop; Martha Cristy Pianc Service; Stockbroker - Doris Hale Crosby ; Cone Zone - Martha Mead; Rare Books; Realty World - Hamilton and Associates and Unity Satellite Systems - Bev Phillips. BPW manned a food booth and offered their pecansand cookbooks for sale. Anyone interested in joining BPW call Membership Chairman Marge Tu nes Maynard, 721-8826. Though your home be handsome or humble ... There is probably something you would like to do to it... ON A I. See or Loan Officers QQ A STINGS minute* We*I to a point 100 ft. from beginning, thence Easter- former Michigan Central Rail­ rood: thence South 89 degr.se* 4) minutes 57 seconds West, along said North line of the former Michigan Central Rail- South 00 degree* 47 minutes 55 lacond* East, along said Wait ■action Una 344.70 ft. mo*a or lo*t to tha placa ol baginning. Hatting* Twp. From l-l toC-1 Tha cbova nomad ordinance become affective April 4. 1986 following the approval by Ihe Michigan Departmewnt of Commerce. Cople* of thi* or­ dinance are available for pur­ chase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office ot 117 S. Broadway. Hotting*. Michigan between the hour* ol 8:00 o.m. • 5:00 p.m.. Monday thru Friday. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AMD NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 86-19452-NC Treat. Social Security Number 363 88-7685. TAKE NOTICE: On May 1. 1986 at 3:30 p.m., in the pro­ balecourtroom. Hastings, Michi­ gan. before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the Petition for Change of Name of Donno S. Treat. April 14. 1986 DonnaS. Treat 11090 Cobb Rood Delton. Ml 49046 (417) Northland Optical SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD — APRIL 9. 1986 — Report* of committee* pre­ sented. Approved work to be done by County Road Commission. Approved adoption of Fed­ eral Revenue Sharing Budget as presented at Annual Meet­ ing. Approved adoption ol General Fund. Fire Fund. Rood Fund ond Cemetery Fund Budgets as presented al Annual Meeting. Approved placing proposition Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled Frames Repaired or Replaced Prescription Sunglasses O Safety Glasses Contact Lens Supplies — Ask About our Children's Frame Warranty — Millage. Approved placing proposition on Augus> Primary for Rood Millage. Accepted resignation of Treasurer with regret*. Authorized payment of vou­ cher* in amount of $5.520.61. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Verlyn Stevens Insurance Plans Bine Cross Provider Monday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 1510 North Broadway — Hastings — Call. . . 945-3906 Hastings BPW Trade Show winners announced The Spring Season is the time when everyone gets the urge to improve property, make alterations, or complete an addition. A new garage or an auxiliary building may be your desire. Whatever is needed at your house (or Summer Home) - now is the time to secure the loan that will help you complete your plans. The next few months are ideal for such jobs, so, get ready with help from NBH. court. Doted: March 31. 1986 HUDSON E. DEMING. Circuit Judge Drafted by. .... Richard H. Shaw (P20304) Attorney for Prairieville Cemetery Trust Fund Siegel. Hudson. Gw. Show the Northwest fractional '4 of Sac. 18. T3N. R8W. thence We*l 273 fl.. North to right of way of Michigan Central Rail­ rood. thence East 273 ft. to the 1/8 line, thence South on ihe 1/8 line to beginning; also ex­ cept commencing at a point 329 fl. North of the intersection of the Weil 1 /8 line of Sec. 18 with Ihe center line of West State Street for beginning, thence North 33 fl., thence South- MRS. MATILDA MOOD IH'NKF.R SUM I M II. Ill NKEB Ptymocnh WE’RE THANKING YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT SALES YEAR, WITH $500 OR $1000 CASH BACK ON All OUR NEW *86 CHRYSLER-BUILT CARS! PLYMOUTH CARAVELLE / GET $500 CASH BACK! Time to Get Busy on Home Improvement STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY 1 the Northwest fractional *4 of Sec. 18. T3N. R8W. lying North ond We*t ol State Street; also that port of the West fractional '4 of the Southwest fractional *4 of Sec. 7. South of the center of Thornoppie River, except commencing in the center of West Stole Street at the South- Ploote call 948-4830 for further information. CAROLYN G COLEMAN Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners NORVAL E. THALER. CLERK Sorry County Date: April 4. 1986 (417) Soon so the Season Starts Right I! WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC All deposits insured up to$100,00000 Or choose 9.9% Annual Percentage Rate Financing CHRYSLER LeBARON GTS PREMIUM / GET $1000 CASH BACK! Or choose 9.9% Annual Percentage Rate Financing! SUPER SELECTION! TOP TRADE-IN DOLLARS! CHRYSLER'S 5/50 PROTECTION PLAN! dtMT Eduoe* lews Resinttons xx>fy ITS OUR WAY OF SAYING “THANK YOU VERY MUCH! MUCH! ” Chrysler Plymouth HASTINGS # • Chrysler • Plymouth • Dodge 1455 W. State St., Hastings • Call 945-9383 �Page 6- The Hastings Banner- Thursday. April 17.1986 'eiuA . Ann Landers Dental implant info corrected Barlow-Swift engagement announced Bird-Payne engagement announced Norman and Carole Barlow are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Star Ann Barlow to Timothy James Swift, son of Clayton and Barb Swift. Star is presently managing Barlows Floral Botique and Tim is working for La Sue Enterprises. A November 1986 wedding is being plan­ ned. Ms. Nancy Bird of Hastings is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter Kimberly Jo to Scott Gerald Payne, son of Gerald and Jeanette Payne of Hastings. The bride-to-be is employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance. Her fiance is employed at U.S. Engineering in Grand Rapids. An August 16, 1966 wedding is being planned. Brown-Nuttall engagement announced Filiputtisto observe 25th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. William E.. Brown of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Deann Lynn, to Randy M. Nuttall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald F. Nuttall of Hancock, MI. Deann and Randy will be graduating from Ferris State College in May; Deann with a B.S. in Construction Management; and Randy with a B.S. in Production Management and a B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering. Randy will be employed as an engineer at Simpson Industries in Litchfield. MI. An August wedding has been set. Graziano and Claudette (Mion) Filiputti of Crooked Lake, Delton will observe their 25th wedding anniversary on April 25 with a dinner for their immediate family, al the Beacon Club. Kalamazoo, hosted by long­ time friends. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Drummond, of Kalamazoo. A fourth of July barbecue is being planned by their children: Mrs. Fabiana Brownell, her husband Rod, and Ms. Vanda Filiputti all of Delton. They also have one grandson. Tyler Brownell. LOCAL MARRIAGE LICENSES Brandts to be honored on their 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brandt of 1363 Hubbell Rd., Ionia, MI will be honored at an open house Saturday, April 26 from 2-5 p.m. at the Governmental Employees Credit'Union Basement in Ionia. They will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married April 25, 1936. They are former residents of the Lake Odessa area. Their children are Roy and Jan Brandt of Lowell; Leon and Shirley Brandt of Saranac; Melvin and Judy Brandl of Wyoming; Raymond Brandt of Greenville; and Matt Vogt of Ionia. The couple have 10 grandchidren and one great grandchild. Michael Calkins. 24, Delton and Terrill Courtney, 18, Middleville. Garry Weaver, 36, Hastings and Rosemary M. Burns, 23, Hastings Wayne Winchester. 22, Middleville and Yvette Newman. 22, Middleville. STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice of Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sale Classifications of State-owned Lands Hours of Show: Dear Readers: The letter that follows is from Dr. Paul Goldhaber. dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. I’m rushing it into print at the earliest possible moment, with my apologies. I fear I have done Dr. Goldhaber, the dental profession and people interested in implants an in­ justice by misinterpreting a sentence and deleting a crucial statement in his response. Here is the dean's recent letter: Dear Ann Landers: I have two problems with your column pertaining to dental im­ plantation about which you consulted me. "First, I am not 'one of the country’s most knowledgeable men in the field of dental implantation.’ Before I wrote to you, I did. however, discuss your letter with the head of our department of Dental Implantology who IS an expert in the field. “Your column stated that a successful implant ‘ will last approximately five years.’ This is a very pessimistic statement and is not exactly what I said. What I did say was that ‘a successful implant technique has been defined as one that provides functional service for five years in 75 percent of the cases.’ This does not mean that it may not last many more years beyond that time. Furthermore, I stated, ‘Experienced implantologists now claim higher success rates with a variety of implant techniques.’ This sentence was deleted and is crucial to the discussion. “I am writing again because I am con­ cerned that the public will get a somewhat distorted signal regarding the efficacy and potential benefit of dental implants. I do agree with your comment, ‘Your dream of having a complete set of implanted teeth and never again needing to see a dentist is totally unrealistic.' On the other hand, I do not want to paint such a negative picture so that in­ dividuals who can truly benefit from these new approaches are frightened away. Is there anything you can do to give the subject a more balanced report card? WITH ALL BEST WISHES. PAUL" DEAR PAUL: By explaining the misin­ terpreted sentence and publishing the crucial sentence that was dropped in the interest of space, I believe we have given a more accurate picture of the implantation technique. I would like to add that I have received mnny letters from readers who are delighted with the results of their im­ plantation and recommend it highly. Thank you for urging me to set the record straight - ANN LANDERS. Applause for the overweight Air Conditioning rights in approximately 100,000 acres of State-owned minerals within the areas noted by symbol (•) on the above map. The lands have been classified as "development" or "nondevelopment". A "nondevolopment" lease classification means that use of the surface is prohibited unless expressly author­ ized by the Natural Resources Commission. A "development" lease classification means that the surface can be utilized for operations under the lease providing the leasee has first obtained a drilling permit from the State Supervisor of Wells. All leases contain a provision for payment of reasonable damages claimed by the surface owner for any losses resulting from operations under the lease. The lands under consideration for leasing are located in the following counties and township: ALPENA: Sanborn, Maple Ridge (T29N.R8E and T31N.R7E); ARENAC: Adams, AuGres, Moffatt, Clayton, Mason, Turner, Whitney, (T19N,Rs, 386 E. T20N,Rs3-7 E); BARRY: Hope, Orangeville, Yankee Springs and Irving (T2N,Rs 9810 W, T3N.R10W, T4N.R9W); BAY: Fraser, Mt. Forest, Pinconning (T16N.R4E, T17N,Rs384 E): BRANCH: Coldwater (T6S.R6W); CRAWFORD: South Branch, Beaver Creek, Grayling, Frederic (T25N,Rs 2-4 W, T26N.Rs 1-3 W. T27N.R4W); GLADWIN: Billings. Bentley, Buckeye. Grout. Secord. Clement, Butman. Sherman (T17N,Rs 182 E, TIBN.Rs 1 82 W, T19N.R1E, T2ON.R1E. T20N.Rs 182 W); GRAND TRAVERSE: Grant, Green Lake. East Bay (T25N.R12W, T26N.R12W. T27N.R9W); IOSCO: Burleigh, Sherman. Rtno, Oscoda (T21N,Rs586E, T22N.R5E. T24N.R8E); ISABELLA: Gilmore (T16N.R5W); KALKASKA: Bear Lake, Boardman. Excelsior. Kalkaska(T26N,Rs 588W, T27N.Rs. 5.688 W); LAKE: Chase, Yates, Lake, Pinora, Cherry Valley, Sweetwater, Peacock, Sauble, Elk (T17N,Rs 11,12814 W. T18N, Rs 11, 12814 W. T19N,Rs 13814 W, T20N.R14W); LIVINGSTON: Unadilla (T1N.R3E); MACOMB: Chesterfield (T3N.R14E); MANISTEE: Norman, Stronach, Manistee, Filer, Brown, Cleon, Springdale (T21N,Rs 14-17 W, T22N.R15W, T24N,Rs 13814 W); MASON: Logan, Eden, Custer, Amber. Sherman, Meade. Freesoil, Grant (T17N,Rs 158I6W, T18N,Rs 16817W, T19N.R16W, T20N,Rs 15-17W); MECOSTA: Deerfield. Aetna. Green (T13N.Rs 9810W, T16N.R10W); MIDLAND: Mills, Edenville (T16N.R2E, T16N.R1W); MISSAUKEE: Lake. Enterprise, Caldwell, Norwich (T22N.R8W. T23N,Rs 588W, T24N.R5W); MONTCALM: Pine, Pierson (TUN,Rs 8810W); MONTMORENCY: Loud, Vienna. Briley. Avery (T29N.R3E, T30N,Rs 1-3E); NEWAYGO: Ensley, Grant, Croton, Goodwell, Everett, Norwich, Monroe, Troy (TllN.Rs 11812W, T12N.R11W. T14N,Rs 11812W, T15N,Rs 11812W, T16N.R14W); OCEANA: Newfield, Ferry, Shelby, Benona, Elbridge, Hart, Golden, Colfax, Crystal, Pentwater (TUN,Rs 15-18W, T15N.RS 16-18W, TUN.Rs 15.16818W); OGEMAW: Logon. Cumming (T22N.R3E. T23N.R3E); OSCEOLA: Hersey. Cedar, Lincoln, Leroy. Sherman (T17N.R9W. T18N,Rs 9810W, T20N.R9W). OSCODA: Big Creek. Elmer, Clinton (T25N.R1E, T27N.R2E. T28N.Rs283E, T28N.R3E); OTSEGO: Hayes. Chester (T29N. R4W, T30N.R2W); PRESQUE ISLE: Allis. Cose (T33N,Rs 283E); ROSCOMMON: Roscommon (T22N, R4W): SAGINAW: James (T11N.R3E); WAYNE: Northville-Plymouth (T1S.R8E); and WEXFORD: Selma. Cedar Creek (T22N.R10W, T23N.R9W). Detailed maps showing the location of the lands proposed to be offered at the sale, and their classifi­ cation, are available for review by all interested parties in the following State of Michigan DNR offices: Forest Management Division, Stevens T. Mason Building, Lansing; DNR Regional Headquarters located at 8717 N. Roscommon road, Roscommon ond General Office Building, State Secondary Complex, Dimondale; Michigan DNR District offices located at 1732 W. M-32, Gaylord; 8015 S. 131 Road. Cadillac; 191 S. Mt. Tom Road, Mio 501 Hemlock St., Clare; 350 Ottawa NW, Grand Rapids; 715 S. Cedar St., Imlay City; 621 N. 10th St., Plainwell and 2455 N. Williams Lake Road. Pontiac. Maps may also be obtained by submitting to the Forest Management Division, DNR. Box 30028, Lansing, Ml 48909, a stamped, pre-addressed envelope for each township for which a map is desired. THE NAME OF THE COUNTY. TOWNSHIP, TOWNSHIP AND RANGE NUMBERS MUST BE CLEARLY IDENTI­ FIED IN THE LOWER LEFT-HAND CORNER OF EACH ENVELOPE. If maps for all of these townships ore desired, please contact the Lands Division, Box 30028, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Written comments by interested parties relative to the classification of any description must be received by the Forest Management Division at the address specified above NOT LATER THAN JUNE S, 19B6. Any requests for change in classification must specify the reason, and will be considered by the Department prior to offering the lease rights at public auction, with final classifica­ tion to be sot at the sole discretion of the Natural Resources Commission. SPECIAL Dear Ann Landers: I am writing to ap­ plaud you for your kind words about over­ weight folks who are constantly being per­ secuted, discriminated against and resented. I am one of 16 million American women over Size 16.1 am neither sloppy, sexless nor do I wreck furniture. I weigh over 200 pounds, am 32 years old, walk five miles a day, wear trendy clothes and an attractive man has just asked me to marry him. May I tell you what he said to me recently? It should boost the morale of many big, beautiful women. "After making love to you, dear, anything else is like sleeping with a pile of coat hangers " - RUBENESQUE IN PHILADELPHIA DEAR RUBE: Great line! Take that, you bags of bones and hanks of hair! Hubby, mom wanted In labor Dear Ann Landers: I am in my seventh month of pregnancy with my second child and I need your help. The problem is my husband and my mother. Two years ago when I gave birth to my $1 Q95 B A INCLUDES FREON Includes complete leak check of air conditioning system, partial freon charge, check all air conditioning hoses and compressor belts. Up to 4 lbs. wfreon. . 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sarvke Hour*: Monday 8 to 8. Tuesday Ihru Friday 8 la 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA Keep that great GM feeling with genuine GM parts. GM QUALITY 0 SERVICE PARTS i GM MS, ATIOW U35 SOUTH HANOVER STREET PHONE — 945-2425 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF MCAJMNG Fil* No. 86-1944B-SE In th« matlor of ESTATE OF CHARLES LOYD WILKISON, ol»o known as CHARLES L. WtlKISON and CHARLES L. WILKISON. SR.. DECEASED. Social Security No. 275-14-5327. Date of death d Decedent: February 6. 1986. Last known address of Decedent: 7131 Lawrence. Nashville, Michigan 49073. TAKE NOTICE: On petition of Donna J. Hoff ar for appointment d a Fiduciary, administration d the estate was granted to Donna J. Hdfer as Personal Repre­ sentative. CREDITORS of the Deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate must be pre­ sented said Donna J. Hoffer ot 47 East Lorain Street. Monroe. Michigan 48161. ond prod there­ of. with copies of claims, tiled with the Court, on or bdore June 30. 1986. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereupon assigned to persons appearing of record entitled thereto. April 11. 1986 DONNA J. HOFFER 47 East Lorain Street Monroe Michigan 48)61 (313) 241-6914 Frank F. Gozley (P13891) Gozley and Grunow 26342 Gibraltar Road Flat Rock. Michigan 48134 (313) 782-3277 (4-17) first baby, they both insisted on being in the labor room with me. I am a very modest and shy person. 1 asked them to please leave but they refused. This many sound crazy, but I felt’ as if I was being raped and they were watching it all. I begged the nurse to put them out but she said she didn't have the authority to do it. She also told me that most women find it com­ forting to have someone close when the pains get bad. Maybe I am crazy, but when I am suffering I don't want family around. At this moment I am dreading the birth of my second baby because I'm afraid my husband and mother will override my wishes again and witness the whole procedure. Please tell me what to do - UPSET IN RICHMOND. VA. DEAR VA: Tell your obstetrician im­ mediately that you want his assurance that he will protect you against unwanted spectators in the labor room. He has the final say. If you don't want your husband and mother around they shouldn’t be there. Your physician can see to it that your wishes are respected. Short date doesn’t bother her Dear Ann Landers: I have a beautiful daughter who goes to the University of Illinois. She is 21 and has been seriously dating a fellow who is 22. "Ralph" is a nice enough person, but he is at least three inches shorter than my daughter. This does not seem to bother them but it bothers me. 1 have talked to my daughter, tried to explain that they make a very odd-looking couple. Whoever said "love is blind" was certainly right She thinks I am foolish and has no idea what 1 am talking about. This young woman has everything going for her - looks, brains and personality. Many tall fellows have shown an interest in her but she insists on throwing herself away on this runt. How can I make her understnd that Ralph’s height may not bother her now, but it could make her very unhappy later on in life? - CONCERNED MOM IN CHICAGO. DEAR MOM: Why don’t you just M.Y.O.B.? It’s obvious that your daughter has a lot more sense than you. I can't think of anything dumber than to dump a guy because he’s short -- except maybe to go with one because he’s tall. Convenience vs. risk weighed Dear Ann Landers: My 16-year-old daughter has worn contact lenses since she was 14. Now she is pestering me to let her get the extended-wear contacts because “It would be heaven to put the lenses in and forget about them for a whole month!” Should I let her get them? Please answer. I trust youi word. - QUIZZICAL IN CALLMAN. ALA. DEAR QUIZ: Several people have had serious problems with extended-wear lenses. The users, however, are often at fault They keep the lenses in longer than the suggested 30 days and fail to clean them properly when removed. Bacteria could build up when lenses are left in too long. Infection may set in and cause blindness. Il’s up to you, Molher, to decide if the convenience is worth the risk. Are your parents too strict? Hard to reach? Ann Landers’ booklet, "Bugged By Parents? How to Get More Freedom,” could help you bridge the generation gap. Send 50 cents with your request and a long, stamped, self-addressed envelope to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE. ADVERTISEMENT for BID Project Barry County Medical Caro Facility (Additions and Alterations) Location: Hastings, Michigan Architect: Daverman Associates, Inc. 82 Ionia, N.W. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 616-456-3500 • General Office 616-456-3550 - Plan Desk Due Date: Sealed proposals for the General Contract (In­ cluding Mechanical and Electrical work) will be received at the Board Room of the County Commission, 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 130 p.m., local time, Mon­ day. May 5, 1986. Proposals will be publicly opened at that time and read aloud. Plans and Specifications: The drawings and specifications together with all necessary forms and other Contract Documents for Bidders may be ex­ amined at the following places after April 11, The office of Daverman Associates, Ina, Ar­ chitects and Engineers, 82 Ionia, N.W., Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503. Builders Exchange • Grand Rapids. Lansing and Kalamazoo, Michigan. FW Dodge corporation - Grand Rapids. Lans­ ing and Kalamazoo, Michigan. Proposal and Guaranty: Each proposal must be accompan­ ied by certified check or Bld Bond by an ap­ proved surety company in an amount not less than 5% of the proposal amount. Price pro­ posal shall be good for a period no less than 90 days from bld date, unless otherwise noted. MgMt ReeenM >)y Owner The Owner reserve, th. rights to waive any Irregularities reject any or all blds or accept any bld when in the opinion of the action will best serve his interest. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 17,1986- Page 7 Hastings High School Honor Roll 4th Marking Period Hastings H.S has released it s Honor Roll (or 4th marking period ending March 27. The following students are part of this honor roll. 9th Grade Honorable Mention - 3.00 to 3.09 GPA Jimmy Field. Abby Forbes. Jamie Garrett. James Gordon, Melissa Gross. Jennie Jacoba, Stacy Jordan. Steve Jordan. Andy Leonard. Kimberly McDonald. Vai Oldz, Gary Parker. Eric Pennock. Rob Pool’ Duane Taylor. Kelli Tebo. Jennifer Temby^ Scott Teske. Iva Vaughn. Clint Waller. Billy Weinert. 7 Honors - 3.10 to 3.49 GPA Thomas An­ derson. Christine Benedict. Terry Bennett. Mark Carlson. Dawn Eaton, Georgia Griner, Melinda Hare, Jason Hart. Lydia Hensley, Jennifer Jackson, Gary Kellay, Gene Ltszewsld, Doug Maurer, Kelli McCall, Jason Miller, Chad Murphy, Jamie Ogden, Jeffery Pugh. Ben Richardson, Julie Richter. Kristin Ross. Roni Schleh. Scott Schoessle, Lori Sexton. Lloyd Simmons. Trina Slags tad. Nikki Smith, Scott Smith, Anna Spindler, Dustin Suntheimer, Sharon Thenikl, Chris Todd, Ann Veldman, Wendi Wallace, Cassie Ward, Alexandra Warren, Brandon Wilder, Melinda Williams. High Honors - 3.50 to 4.00 GPA Lynn Barcroft, Naeole Burger, David Clouse. Victor Connor, Diane Dykstra, Angie Ehredt, Derek Ferris, Paul Hare, Chris Keizer, Mark Kelly, Joseph Krammin, Jason Ladere, Laura Lenz. Marc Lester, Julie Lord, Ron McComb. Paige Nelson, Kristina Porter, Michael Charles Sams, Kim Stevens, Chris Tracy, Paul Vanameyden, Yvette Vargaz, Nancy Vitale, Kris Witham, Chad Zimmerman. 10th Grade Honorable Mention - 3.00 to 3.09 GPA Dawn Archer, Chris Avery, Lisa Clawson, Shelly Converse. Andrea Curtiss. Kelley Daugherty. Sharon Denslaw, Bobby Frick. Steve’ Hause. Kim Javor, Stephanie Kane. Kevin Kelley. Stanley, Nicholson, Kelly Pritchard, Evelyn Raffler, Kelly Schneider. Jason Seuss. Victor Sisson. David Slanker, Dena Slater. Michelle Stanton. James Stroh­ m. Christina Tokarski. Honors - 3.10 to 3.49 GPA Phil Anton. Mark Atkinson. Robin Beach, Lesli Becker. Amy Bowers. Carina Bradley. Becky Case, Don Cheeseman. Julie Dimmers. Kelley Flood, Scott Forrow, Kent Gee. Amy Gibson. Bradley Gray, Lisa Hattis, Amy Ketchum, Robert Longstreet. Becky Marsh, Tom Mathews. Scott Mullins, Jenny Norris, Larry­ Perry, Heather Prucha. Michelle Raymond, Cris Sarver, Angela Sears, Scott Snore. Erin Solmes, Cherie Swank. Sara Sweetland, Wendy Ulrich, David Vaughan. Andrew Walker, Robb Witzel High Honors - 3.50 to 4.00 GPA Kathleen Barcroft, Roy Brown. Ron Bustance, Ginger Clark, Todd Clarkin, Danny Clute, Melanie Cook. David Covey Peter DeVault. Lisa Eltzroth, Michelle Frey. Andy Furrow, Philip Hafer. Jonathon Harmon, Benjamin Hawkins, Tracy Heath, Janelie Hoekstra, Rob Longstreet, Enc Maichele, Kimberly McCall, Michael Merrill, Mark Micklatcher, Rebecca Miller, Aaron Moskalik, Micah Murphy, Dan Pickard, Beth Pierce, Jean­ nette Skidmore, Chad Tolles. Ilth Grade Honorable Mention - 3.00 to 3.09 GPA Jackie Barry, Christine Beck, Tami Benner, Kim Bubnas. Susan Coykendall, Vai Dakin, Jeff Jasperse. Sean Lester, James McKinstry, Eric Peterson, Lloyd Phillips, Nicole Ross, Jeff Schantz, Thomas Shaw, Thomas Shaw, Elisa Smith, Brenda Wilson. Honora - 3.10 to 3.49 GPA Paul Austin, Jeffrey Boop, Valory Clouse, Tony Cole, Mike Davis. Kimberly Fox. Karin Gibson, Kathy Gordon. Darin Hooker, Lori HoughSusan Inman. Edwin Kidder. Pam Liebhauser. Michelle Melendy. Jen** Newton, Lynn Nolen. Tracy Paulauski. Kerry Payne, Laura Redman. Chuck Robinson. Jon Schimmel. Steve Shepler. Coleen Sootsman. Kari Warner, Traci Warren. Doug Whitmore. High Honors • 3.50 to 4.00 GPA Tracy AUerding, Amy Andrus, Kristen Arnold, Kristina Brumm, Bradley Emswiler. Kavan Geary, Dan Hause. Amy Haywood, Doris Huey. Carrie Jacobs. Denise Kelley, Mai tha Kessenich, Steve Laubaugh, Anna Loftus, Wayne Oom, Kevin Purgiel. Kathleen Richar, Kevin Schantz, Deb Schleh, Ann Scofield, Keely Shay. Will Simmons, Rob Trowbridge. Shannon Williams, Yolanda Zimmerman. 12th Grade Honorable Mention - 3.00 lo 3.09 GPA Eric Anderson, Molly Anderson. Jon Christensen. Susan Clark, Starlette Cross. Becky Fields, Rick Frey, David Gibson, Kitrina Hoffman, Tina Hull, Laura I«e. Leann Morrison, Michael Pickard, Dan Robinson, Michael Stout, Mary Walton, Louann Wellington, Kathy Wellman. Eddie Willson Honors - 3.10 to 3.49 GPA Jerald Ballard. Jennifer Barkhuff. Rose Bwkkonen. Bar­ i ^Case‘ Jeanin* Chenier. Lori Clarkin. ‘-oreua Comp. Bill Dawe. Kimberly Ed­ wards. Daniel Ferris. Kelly Fuhr. Floyd J»«es. Stephen Hayes. Jennifer Howe. Paul Martens. Dawn Miller. Sarah Neu man. Judy *eymeiyer. Eric Patlok. Julie Pugh. Anareu- Roush. Jeff Smith. Bernard Stanton, f-arl Thompson. Sara Thompson. Kristin Trahan. Becky Wood. Angela Ycsh High Honors - 3.50 lo 4.00 GPA Rosalba Alfaro, Amy Atkinson. Caryn Black. David Byrne, Suzie Carlson. Fabricio Cordova. Lon Cordray. Martha Davis. Richard Dibell. Martha Dimmers. Gail Dingman. Monique Dunham, Mike Grebenok, Belinda Guernsey, Susan Halstead. Tamela Jordan. Jason Kelley, Elizabeth Kensington, Karey Lang, Angela Lumbert. Patrick McIntyre. Deborah Mead. Dawn Michnal, Melia Miller. Jill O’Connor, Petra Schwarz. Majda Seuss, Lisa Sharp. Michaeleen St. Onge. Lori Stamm, Stephen Sweetland. David Vanameyden. Natasha Warren Daniel Whinnen, Charlene Winey. Jolyn Zim­ merman. PRECISION MACHINING and GRINDING Close tolerance capacity available for form grinding, tooling, fixtures, gauges, special machines, and proto­ type parts. We design and build to your specifications in a fully equipped, competitive plant. Quality and on-time deliveries guaranteed I MAIL INQUIRIES OR CALL ... EVERETT ENGINEERING CORP. 161 North Main St., Woodland. Ml 48897 CALL PHIL EVERETT OR LEE LOCKRIDGE (616) 367-4612 Lake Odessa News Ruth Peterman returned home Saturday from Troy where she spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Strecker and sons Dennis and Daryl. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock and Lori and Mary of Westphalia called on mother and grandmother Reine Peacock Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Glasgow and granddaughter Amy called on Reine Sunday. Dorothy Erb. Gordon and Wanda Erb and son Tyler, Anita Mitchell and sons Nicholas and Nathan were among the guests of Arnold and Linda Erb for Easter dinner. Gerald and Fern Tischer were at the Paul Karrar home and Nancy Erb spent the day with Doug Henrick of Saranac with his parents. Mrs. Nell Walters of Dayton, Ohio spent the Blaster weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock and family. Others at the Peacock home for dinner were Reine Peacock, Diane Rubin of Grand Rapids, and Brian Peacock of Lansing. The Mildred Shade family gathering at the Sunfield Community Room for Easter was attended by 37 members of her family as they enjoyed a potluck dinner before geing to the home of Tom and Sherrie Wacha and family for an afternoon of visiting. George and Florence Fetterman with Cecile Perin attended the meeting of the Ionia Shrine at the Masonic Hall in Ionia Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Yake of Sturgis an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter Ginger L. to Timothy E. Zook son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Zook of Lake Odessa. A May 31st wedding is being planned. The bride elect is a 1985 graduate of Sturgis High School and is employed at the Sturgis Dairy Queen. Timothy is a 1978 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed as a dairy farmer and in Central Michigan Grain Dryer Sales. Reine Peacock joined her Sister Carmella of Ubly for a few days visit at Wright with Sister Magdalena. Reine and her sister Carmella came to Reine’s home Wednesday and they visited the Richard Peacocks, on Thursday, and on Friday were in Hastings where they visited at the Duane Glasgowhome and with the Bob Glasgow family. Sister Carmella returned home Saturday. The Lake Odessa - Clarksville area Girl Scouts visited the Ionia County Memorial Hospital taking homemade gifts for Blaster, to the patients there. Another project of the Girl Scouts were a returnable bottle pick-up with funds from the sale donated co the Ionia Hospital. They also held a Craft and bake sale on Friday to raise funds. The Jolly Dozen held their last meeting of the season on Friday, April 11 at Lake Manor. Their meetings will begin again in September. Cecile Perin spent the weekend with her son and fam ily in Wyoming, the Larry Perins and assisted him to celebrate a belated birth­ day. Brian, the 17-year-old son of Lee and Carole Jackson of Lake Odessa placed first in the 17-19 year old class at the Fifth annual Junior Showmanship sponsored by the Michigan Polled Hereford Association. He is now qualified for the final competition and will receive SI00 toward a trip to the Louisville, KY 1986 North American Livestock Exposition in September. He is vice president of the Lakewood FFA chapter, plus is active in the Grand Valley Livestock 4-H club in addition to showing Hereford cattle. He is also a member of the American Junior Slmmental Association and the Michigan Junior Sim mental Association, and is a student at Lakewood school. Saturday, April 19 • 8 a.m. to , DIET LCENTER*•'«»>»■ Lo,,rro’**^ Diet Center cordially invites you to their Open House in celebration of their new Center located at 1615 S. Bedford Rd. Hastings, Michigan 49058 on Saturday, April 19, 1986 Diet Center Refreshments for Everyone •• The Associated Press (c). AU rights reserved. The following are the most popular video cassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard maions, Inc. Reprinted with permission. VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1 “Jane Fonda’s New Workout’ (Karl-Lorimar) 2. “Retum of the Jedi" (CBS-Fox) 3. “Bcverly Hills Cop" (Paramount) 4. “Jane Fonda's Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 5. "Pinocchio" (Disney) 6 “Rambo: First Blood Part II’ (Thom-EMI) 7. "Silverado" (RCA-Columbia) 8. '‘The Goonies" (Warner) 9. “The Best of John Belushi" (Warner) 10 “Prime Time" (Karl-Lorimar) 11. "Prizzi's Honor" (Vestron) 12. "Miami Vice" (MCA) 13. “Commando” (CBS-Fox) 14. "Fright Night" (RCA-Columbia) 15 “Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, 18. “Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (Warner) 19. “Year of the Dragon" (MGM-UA) 20. "Playboy Video Centerfold" kKarl-Lorimar) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS I. “Retum of the Jedi" (CBS-Fox) 2 “Prizzi's Honor" (Vestron) 3. “Silverado" (RCA-Columbia) 4. “Rambo: First Blood Part II" (Thom-EMI-HBO) 5“Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (Warner) 6. “Mask" (MCA) 7. “National Lampoon's European Vacation" (Warner) 8. "The Goonies" (Warner) 9. “St. Elmo's Fire" (RCA-Columbia) 10. "Weird Science" (MCA) I1. “Teen Wolf (Paramount) 12. "Year of ihe Dragon" (MGM-UA) 13. “Summer Rental" (Paramount) 14. “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" (Warner) 15. "Volunteers" (Thom-EMI-HBO) 16. “Fright Night" (RCA-Columbia) 17. "Commando" (CBS-Fox) 18. “Real Genius” (RCA-Columbia) 19. “Beveriy Hills Cop" (Paramount) 20. "Gremlins" (Warner) Forever" (MGM-UA) 16. "Thc Wizard of Oz" (MGM-UA) 17. “Gone With the Wind" (MGM-UA) Music Center 130 West State Street, Hastings HOURS: 9 to 5:30 Monday thru Sotudoy. Open Wednesday and Friday ‘til 8 Door Prizes resent io Come join the fun! BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES BILLBOARDS MOST POPULAR VIDEO CASSETTES £>oor Prize drawings Every Hour Y°u NE^NorBE 8:00 a.m. ’til 3:00 p.m. Now is the time to learn more about the Diet Center Program ... • FREE No Obligation Consultation • No Appointment Necessary AVERAGE WEIGHT LOSS 6 to 10 LBS in 2 WEEKS LOSE 17-25 LBS by MEMORIAL DAY! Our apologies that our parking lot and landscaping are not completed for our Open House — HOURS Monday thru Friday 7:00 am. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 am. to Noon DIET CENTER^ Call and get started today — Or call for a FREE no obligation consultation... or just stop by! 1615 SOUTH BEDFORD ROAD, M-37 (Next to Cappon Oil) HASTINGS, MICHIGAN V7S4 Phone 948-4033 OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL Phone 685-6881 �Page8-The Hastings Banner- Thursday, April 17,1986 Plans finalized for ball tourneys, Hastings Relays Rainy weather changes Saxon sports schedule Rain has curtailed some of the action in Hastings* first full week of spring sports activities, but several other events including the Hastings baseball and softball tour­ naments and Hastings Relays are still on tap. The 49lh Annual Hastings Relays — of the state’s oldest relay events — will be held YMCA Volleyball winners April 26. Field events begin at 10 a.m. to be followed by the boys and girls distance medleys, and the running events about 12:30 p.m. Teams scheduled to be at the meet will be Allegan, Charlotte, Delton, Dowagiac, Eaton Rapids, Gull Lake, Harper Creek, Lakeview, Lakewood, Lowell, Plainwel, Sturgis and Three Rivers. Admission is $2 for the day. Hastings coach Paul Fulmer says the field's stronger teams include defending relay and Twin Valley champ Sturgis; Lowell, which finished runnerup in 1985; Gull Lake and Three Rivers, which is particularly strong in the sprints. " With Tuesday's rainout of Hastings’ opening dual meet at Caledonia, the Saxons are forced into 3 meets in 4 days. Hastings was to have made up the Caledonia meet on Wednesday night while Greenville in on Thursday and * the Wyoming Park In­ vitational on Saturday. ••We don't like that idea; it’s going to be tough going," says Fulmei ot the schedule ••You always want your best personnel doing the most events." Fulmer says the team has had some rurprises this spring with tirst-year senior Chad Lyons performing well In the long jump, senior Troy Dahlman in the discus and hurdles, and the distance trio ot Wayne Oom Chxk Robinson and Fabricio Cordova ali •■running as well as last year," says Fulmer Plans have also been finalized tor the Hastings Invitational baseball and softball tournaments April 19. Hastings will play Middleville in both baseball and softball al 9 a.m. Otsego takes on Jackson Northwest at 11:30 a.m. in the other game. In last year's inaugural baseball tour­ nament, Hastings lost to Forest Hills Central before grabbing third place by beating Middleville. ' The Saxons opened their 23-game schedule last Saturday by losing a trio of games in the West Central Tournament. Charlotte knocked off Hastings 11-3 as did eventual champion Grand Ledge 9-5 and Lakewood 8­ 3. Troy Burch led Hastings with 6 hits and Dan Hause added 4. Both were named to the all-tournament team. Tuesday's game at Ionia was postponed SAXON SPORTS ...next week/ Saxon Sports at a Glance Sports Members of the YMCA volleyball mens league winners, Hastings Manufacturing: (front row) Jim Hund and Jay Smith (back row) Mike Robin­ son, Carl Benner, Jim Maichele and Dick Robinson. Missing are Tim Nicholson, Bernie Weller and Theo Lexmond. following safety slogans: Ride on the right, Watch where you ride, Obey all traffic signals, and Have fun but play it safe. One entry per student and the posters will be judged on originality, staying with the slogan and neat workmanship. Saxon net team wins opener, 6-0 Members of the YMCA womens league winner, Fiberglass: (front) Lisa Wingeier, Kathy Mawer, Cheryl England (second row) Evie Van Engen, Ruth Gee and Debbie Hayes. Failing to drop even 1 set, the Hastings tennis team swept to a 6-0 win over Lakewood in the team's 1986 opener. The first singles position was suspended due to rain. At No. 2 singles, senior cocaptain Tim Hubert won 6-0,6-1; at No. 3 Dave Byrne won 6-2, 7-5; and at No. 4 Eric Anderson of Hastings won 6-1, 6-2. In doubles the No. 1 team of Todd HaveyJeff Rodenbeck won 6-2, 6-1; the No. 2 team of Andy M ogg-Dave Vaughn and the No. 3 team of Rex Brown-Marc Zimmerman both won on forfeits. car Care FREE! S When you take advantage of NAPAh Real TtineUp offer Offer fwdAfril I M. 5th, 6th grade ball clinic set for April 26 Hastings organizing alumni track meet <NAPAk All the right parts in all the right places." O IN* Am f»n> AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING DEALERS AND GARAGES. CRUMPTON AUTOMOTIVE 122 North Jefferson, Hastings 945-3421 . Sites and groupings for the 1906 state ^(district baseball and softball tournaments . .have been announced by the Michigan High 'School Athletic Association. ' In baseball, Hastings will host a district which includes Allegan, Harper Creek, Lakeview, Pennfiejd, Comstock, Delton, Lakewood, Otsego, Plainwell, Gull Lake, and Wayland. Maple Valley has been assigned to the Dewitt district along with Bath, Bellevue, LCC, Leslie, Olivet, and PewamoWestphalia. Middleville will play its baseball district at Hamilton along with Byron Center, Com­ stock Park, Grandville, Saranac, Godwin and Kelloggsville. In softball, Wayland will host Hasting, Lakewood, Delton, Allegan, Harper Creek, Lakeview, Pennfield, Comstock, Plainwell and Gull Lake. Maple Valley plays at Bellevue with Dewitt, LCC, Leslie, Olivet, and Saranac. Middleville will play at Godwin with Bangor, Byron Center, Fennville. Grand­ ville, Hamilton, Hopkins and Kelloggsville. Any boy or girl presently enrolled in the fifth or sixth grade is invited to a free baseball clinc and-or Little League Baseball sign up on Saturday, April 26th. The clinic will be held behind the Hastings High School on the girl’s softball fields and will start at 1 p.m. and last until 3:30 p.m. The clinic will include instruction in pit­ ching, catching, first base and infield play, outfield play, baserunning, and hitting. At the conclusion of the clinic, players may sign up to play summer baseball. If a youngster can’t make the clinic to sign up, he or she can leave their name and phone number at their school office or call Bernie Weller at 945-3803 or Don Roy at 948-8257. The clinic and league are sponsored by the HYAA (Hasting's Youth Athletic Association). Volunteers are needed for many small, easy jobs. Call the above numbers if you can help our kids have a fun experience. NAM CHAMPION SPARK PLUGS Give your car the land of complete, real tune-up it deserves. The NAPA Real Tune-Up Package includes: FREE—NAPA Champion Copper Plus’" Spark Plugs with a 6 month or 6,000 warranty with the purchase of • Belden Wire Set with a lifetime limited warranty. • Echlin Distributor Cap and Rotor with a 6 month or 6,000 mile warranty. All posters must be submitted by April 25 to the student’s school office and will become property of the Thornapple Valley Bikers Club. First prize for each of the grades is a $50 savings bond. Second prize are T-shirts. There will be honorable mention certificates for runners-up in both grades. Each entry must have the student’s name, phone number, address and grade on the back of the poster to qualify. Baseball, softball districts announced In an effort to raise extra money for the track program, Hastings track coach Paul Fulmer is organizing an alumni track meet for May 24. Any former Saxon track per­ formers or anyone living in the Hastings school district are eligible to run in the meet. The meet would have all the regular events a high school meet would have except the discifi and pole vault. Fulmer said the 2-mile run could possibly be switched to a 5k run. There would be $5 fee for entering the meet _. which would be open to both male and females — and entrants would receive a Tshirt donated by Hastings Fiberglass, participants would be limited to 3 events. Fulmer said information sheets on the raeet would be distributed soon. People wishing more information should call Fulmer at 945-9705. 17 17 17 17 18 19 19 19 22 22 22 22 23 April April April April April April April April April April April April April Thornapple Valley Bikers sponsoring safety poster contest in local schools The Thornapple Valley Bikers Club will be sponsoring a bicycle safety poster for Hastings area school youngsters in grades five and six. ) In conjunction with the contest, the Hastings police wiD be presenting a film and other bike safety information to all the elementary schools on May 5 and 6. The winners of the poster contest will be an­ nounced at that time. In addition, the 4-H will be putting on a bike rodeo on May 17 at Northeastern School. Posters must represent one of the with no makeup date having been an­ nounced. The Saxons play at Delton tonight before hosting its own invitational on Saturday. The Hastings softball team also was rained out Tuesday and, like the baseball team, plays at Delton tonight and then has the tourney this weekend. f BASEBALL at Delton.....................................4:00p.m. SOFTBALL at Delton.................................... 4:00p.m. TENNIS at Hillsdale...................................... 4:30p.m. TRACK at Greenville...................................... 4:30p.m. GOLF Charlotte.............................................. 3:30p.m. BASEBALL Hastings Invitational ........ 9:00 a.m. SOFTBALL Hastings Invitational....... 9:00 a.m. TENNIS at Battle Creek Invitational.. .8:30 a.m. TENNIS Sturgis.............................................. 4:30p.m. BASEBALL at Harper Creek................ 5:00 p.m. SOFTBALL at Harper Creek ................ 5:00 p.m. TRACK at Harper Creek................................ 4:30p.m. GOLF at Ionia................................................ 4:00p.m. Sports • • • at a glance by Sieve ■■ <L _ ' ■ ' •’ " WS -•• -i h :r Vedder . One man’s opinion Nobody asked me. but... Frosh failure? The final stats are totaled and etched into the Spartan recordbook...under the definitely inconclusive category. Was Mark Brown's first year at Michigan State a wash, or was it merely a season like most freshmen must muddle through? The former Hastings all-stater and state's second all-time leading scorer had his share of highlights and lowlights for the Spartans, which means if nothing else, lie made a ma rk on the MSU cage program — and how many freshmen can say that? Brown played in 25 of the Spartans' 31 games averaging 7 minutes per contest The 6-foot backup to All-American Scott Skiles hit 51.2 percent of his field goal attempts (22-of-43) and 81.3 percent (13of-16) of his free throws and averaged 2.3 points per game. Brown's 21 assists were fifth on the team. Picking out his personal highlight and lowlight are easy. Brown's 12-point, 4rebound, 8-assist effort against Massachusetts on Dec. 27 ranks as his finest moment while, of course, his now-famous missed free throw in the waning moments against Kansas — a shot which would have propelled MSU in the regional finals — was a crusher. But aside from all the statistics, highlights and lowlights, how should one assess Brown’s initial year and his future as e Spartan? Firstly, Skiles is gone and the point guard position is thisly thrown wide open. That doesn't automatically mean more playing time for Brown, because by recruiting a pair of what are supposedly power for­ wards, Spartan coach Jud Heathcote may be making plans to abandon his highly-successful 3-guard lineup for an inside game. That, plus the fact the Spartans will be bringing in 2 new hotshot guards (one the leading scorer in the Indiana prepranks), may mean Brown will find himself stuck in the same predicament this fall when practice rolls around. A knee injury without doubt slowed Brown’s freshman progress, but he’s the type of player who will work dilegently in the off-season and report to the Spartan camp an improved and hungry player. At the least, Heathcote should let Brown play himself out of a position instead of never giving him a fair shake to begin with. Kids in better condition? Recently the Hastings school system's physical education instructors were polled as to whether they believed youngsters of today were in better condition than kids of 10-20 years ago. A recent president's council survey on physical fitness revealed that kids nationwide were not in as good of shape of kids two decades ago. The consensus of the HastWlgsteachers was mixed: The teachers at the higher levels didn’t see a striking difference between the 16-18 year olds, but the lower level instructors thought their pupils had physically slipped over the last 10-20 years. While statistically a case can be made for either side, it only stands to reason children of today have more money and more opportunity to involve themselves in activities other than sports — video games and cable television being two of the main culprits. And because kids spend less time playing baseball, basketball, etc., how can they possibly be physically superior? The bottom line is parents should encourage their kids to ride a bike, shoot a basket or even bounce around on a pogo stick. The old cliche about a healthy body making for a healthy mind is as true today as it was 20 years ago. Womens softball Hats off to the Hastings Womens’ Softball League, which may feature up to 14 teams and two divisions this summer. No more malarky about banning local teams because they’re “too good." The organization’s new president, Anne Murphy, r’aims the league will have one division for girls aged 13-and-up and other one for 18years-and-up. Teams from Freeport, Orangeville and Nashville as well as Hastings have expressed interest in playing, but the two-division setup will only work if there are enough teams to create two divisions, says Murphy. “Hopefully everything will work out," says Murphy. “Time will tell as to how many teams come forward to play.” There’s nothing like progress, eh? Sign of the times? Another kudo should be sent the way of Hastings track coach Paul Fulmer who is trying to get an annual alumni track meet off the ground. All Fulmer wants is to drum up interest in the Hastings track program by drawing lormer Saxon track performers and current school district residents into a Bernie Oom has attempted and has s“jcess(“> in organizing an alumni baseball game for years. Fulmer would like to make a few extra dollars for the track piogram and the public's cooperation is certainly needed. �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, April 17.1986 - Page 9 Bowling Results Hatting* Bowl 5*gn. 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Koet|o 176; I. Blakely 1B2. Joseph 159; J. Blough 169. R Words for the Y*s YMCA Summer Applications - For those who attended YMCA Camp Algonquin in 1985, will be receiving their 1986 Summer Camp Brochure during the next couple of days. For those who didn't attend last summer but would like to this summer, may call the YMCA at 945-4574, and a 1986 Sum­ mer Camp Brochure will be sent to you. Hastings and Middleville area schools will receive their camp brochures in Mid May. Space in each camp session is limited so early registration is recommended. The 1986 camp calendar is as follows: Tiny Tot Camp: A.M.: June 16-20 (5-6 Year Olds); Tiny Tot Camp: P.M.: June 16-20 (5-6 Year Olds); Jr. Coed Resident: June 23-25 (8 Year Olds); Jr. Coed Resident: June 25-27 (8 Year Olds) ; Coed Resident: June 30-July 4 (9-10 Year Olds); Coed Resident: July 7-11 (9-10 Year Olds); Coed Resident: July 14-18 (9-10 Year Olds); Boys Resident: August 4-18 (11-12 Year Olds); Giris Resident: August Il­ ls (11-12 Year Olds); Coed Resident: July 28Aug. 1 (11-12 Year Olds); Coed Day Camp: July 21-25 (7 Year Olds); Manitou Island Trip: July 21-25 (19-14 Year Olds); Sailing Trip: June 30-July 4 (13-14 Year Olds). Keep watching this column for special announcements on all the above programs. FRI. & SAT. • APRIL 1819 • BARRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FRIDAY 11:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. • SATURDAY 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. 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Birkes Shoe Store WBCH Hasting* Aluminum Product*, Inc. �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 17,1986 Hastings’ little red school house survives generations other games needing no equipment The families had to buy their children's textbooks, pencils, and paper. There was no kindergarten and tha first graders went through three reading books their first year. There was a recitation bench just in front of the teacher's desk, where each class would recite while the other seven grades were preparing their lessons. And woe he lo the child who played around and wasn't prepared on time. He or she could be sure there would be an after-school session waiting for them. There was a beautiful hardwood floor laid by Vern Craig (a carpenter! while Phyllis taught there. Also, the place was really brightened up when electricity was installed in 1938. First three generations develop the early years of the school house Editor's Note: Hie following Is the first article of several the Banner will periodically publish as part of Hastings Sesquicentennial Celebration. Students in the Hastings Schools, third grade through high and into adult education will be writing about different topics dealing with the celebration. Submissions are wanted and interested people should contact Elizabeth Underwood at 945-4303 or David Styf at Northeastern Elementary. The first sub­ mission written here is authored by Alice Cravin of the adult education "creative writing" class. Four Generations and the Little Brick School 1st Generation Grandma Tacy (Southward) Kaiser told us many of her experiences at the Little Brick School, where her formal education began about 1883. The lines were drawn in 1870 for this Irving Township, District 12 Frl. The one-half acre of land was purchased from Josephus Hall on October 27,1878, just two years before Gram was bom. The school was built with a double layer of bricks on the outside, for a twentyfour pupil capacity. The soil arowd the school la sandy and each generation of parents tried to think up ways to rid the playground of sandbums. One tied burlap over a barrel 1 and rolled it around and around in the schoolground. It gathered many sandburrs, but always many remained. Finally one enthusiastic fellow offered to rid the ground of the pests for one dollar. He was hired. He laid dry straw all over the ground and set it afire. A wiff of wind blew a few turfs to the roof, where it immediately started the wood shingles burning. The poor fellow received his dollar, but he had to reshlngle the roof and the sandburre remained. There was no well on the premises, nor were there any trees for shade. Water had to be obtained from the farm across the road, or perhaps from Granny Helmers about a quarter mile east of the school . Granny is remembered by the oldsters for the old clay pipe she smoked. The big boys in their late teens and early twenties attended this school Ou the Nortnwest corner of Hammond and Woodruff roads in Irving Township, in the winter months only, when outside chores were at a standstill. Discipline was difficult for the women, who were sometimes younger than the students. Gram said these rough, burly fellows would chew tobacco and spit the juice at the wall, where it would run down and make a brown stream along the floor. Sometimes they would throw the cud on the ceiling, where it would stick, or fall on some unsuspecting students head. The boys (Hammonds, Craigs, and Calkins) generally went outside at recess, but the girls fotnd their entertainment and exercise inside. In their high button shoes they would compete to see who could kick the highest. One girl — a very shy, timid girl — managed to raise her floor-sweeping skirt above her shins and kick to the top of the entrance door, just as the fellows opened it to come back in. Gram never forgot it Probably that girl didn't either. Teachers' salaries in Gram's day ranged from sixteen to twenty-four dollars a month Some of the teachers back then were: Vona Calkins, Elsie LaPrad. Wm. R. Vester. Nancy Edger, Rena Trego, Ray rianyon. Kittie Ingram, Laura McIntyre, Dora Arehart, Frank Ingham and Edith Kohler. 2nd Generation When Gram was twenty-two years old, she married Zellon Kaiser. They bought land one quarter mile east of the Little Brick School and built their first house. Soon the second generation — consisting of three Kaiser girls plus Craigs, Calkins, and Hammonds — were joined by the Potters, Strausboughs, Cooks, Claggetts, Stedges, Haywoods, Shaws, Woodruffs, Smarts, Skinners, Dryers, and others. The Dryers lived on Smart road, a considerable distance from the school. To attend they walked two miles, across the creek, through an apple orchard and very hilly woodland. There were two outside toilets, one for the boys and one for the girls; likewise, just inside the entrance door were cloakrooms, one for boys and one for girls. Water was brought in from the longhandled pump on the east side of the school. There was one dipper in the bucket used by all the drinking. A washbasin on a low stand served as a clean­ up station. There was a tall pendulum clock always moving on the wall. The boys didn't chew tobacco in this generation (at least not in the schoolroom) but Dale Cook recalls the ceiling was often plastered with wet paperwads that the children had chewed and slung up there. The round oak stove in front of the entrance door had a nice Indian replica on it, until one of the big boys kicked it off and broke it Sawdust and kerosene were mixed together and sprinkled on the floor just before sweeping to help settle the dusL Some of the teachers in this generation (1900-1924) were: Bertha Matthews, Mabel Yeckley (Roush), Mary Robinson, Emily Edger, Maude Woolston (Smith-Cole), Bertha Ferris (Leonard), Hildred Roush, Birdie Dryer, Mary Andrus, Florence Cook, Hazel McCain (Douglas), Laura E. Peck, Laura McIntyre, Ethel Harshberger, and Mary Waters. After the Kaiser girls graduated from the eighth grade, they went on to high school and two of them, Hazel (Hurless) and Irene (Craven), settled down within sight of the Little Brick School and the next generation put down their educational roots on familiar territory. 3rd Ganaratton In 1926, Phyllis Edger (later Mrs. Floyd Craig) followed Bernice Texter as Little Bricks teacher. Phyllis, just fresh from county normal, was a very enthusiastic teacher and loved her job. She started in September with six students in three grades, but before the school year ended, she had fifteen students in eight grades. She received eighty-five dollars a month for her services, which included keeping a fire in the round pot-bellied stove, trying to keep the stovepipe together (which ran nearly the full length of the school and spewed out hot sparks as it esme apart), thawing out the pump in winter, [Home & Auto FRI. & SAT. • APRIL 18-19 • BARRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS nHDAY 1L-00 AJi. to *00 RM. • SATURDAY 11:00 A.M. to 7RM. One line fits all... the John Deere mower selection Whatever the size of your lawn, you can put a John Deere on it. Selection is big and prices are economical. Choose from 10 new selfpropeDed and push-type walk-behinds. Or five models of John Deere riders, 8 and 11 hp. Or seven new John Deere lawn tractors. 9 to 17 hp. We've _ got attachments, too. See us about the right selection. v. clean-up. an automatic drinking fountain, and a telephone (which was on a party line and all the rings came into the school, at times becoming very disturbing). Some newer teaching methods were now used. Teachers would obtain reading books from public libraries to loan to the students. A far cry from the first generation who had an eight book library! It was still difficult with nine grades (there was now a kin­ dergarten) all in one room. One teacher at spelling time called out "grade 2" and gave the word, "grade 3" and gave their word, and so on all the way through the eighth grade, then started over with grade 2 and their second word. She told me this worked very well. One teacher moved the piano to hide the small children from the rest of the Newer methods, new books mark way for the fourth and last group Now there was a drinking fountain in the school. It was melal and water was brought from the pump and poured in the top: a pail was placed under the fountain to catch the excess. A real improvement from the dip­ per! Two different wood furnaces were in­ stalled while Phyllis was the teacher, but each had on the thick regulation jacket around the outside and the heat just didn't penetrate too well. The last furnace had a large water tank on top, where the children placed syrup pails with food or hot chocolate in them for their lunch. Often someone would forget to loosen the lid and the contents would blow dear to the ceiling. Before Phyllis left the school in 1M7, a new teacher, Lois Kaechele, was ready to take over. A whole generation (1924-1947) was taught by two teachers: Bernice Texter for two years and Phyllis Edger (Craig) for twenty-one years. The brick school house still stands on the corner of Woodruff and Hammond Roads in Irving Township. carrying in the wood or coal, carrying out the ashes, waxing and cleaning the floor, and many other tasks along with the ordinary teaching process. Phyllis lived on the South­ west side of Hastings and often walked the five miles home from school in good weather. Sometimes a parent furnished tran­ sportation or she would hire a taxi for fifty cents a trip. Phyllis taught Little Brick School for twenty-one years, from 1926 until 1947. She had the third generation to attend the school. Some pupils she remembers are: Beckwiths, Boltons, Claggets, Cooks. Cravens, Feldpauschs, Hammonds, , Hawkins, Hurless, Raymonds, Seebers, Baum, Tuttles, Tylers, Wilkins, Stra us ba ugh, and Zeiglers. The old pedal organ was pumped to ac­ company the children for their music lessons. Sometimes they would join in with their rhythm band, consisting of metal cans with beans or com in them to make a rattle. Every holiday there was a program to plan for. The parents expected this since the school was the center of the social life in the Little Brick community. Teacher and pupils worked long and hard to prepare these ex­ travaganzas. The Christmas program was the most elaborate of the year, with the older students memorizing several pages of a play or poem. And then there was the floor-toceiling tree to obtain and decorate with chains, snowflakes, and cutouts. The day before the big night, the older girls polished and shined the globes for the lamps hanging from brackets on the outside walls of the room. Wicks had to be trimmed and the lamps filled with kerosene. Santa Claus had to be spoken to so he would arrive at the right moment in his red and white suit to pass out the gifts and the net stockings full of goodies that Phyllis and her mother had prepared. The wire had to be stretched across the front of the room with material on it as a curtain for the program. The younger children pounded erasers, made chains and washed blackboards. Everyone had to be kept busy. Phyllis said her wages dropped from $85 a month in 1926 to $40 a month during the depression, then gradually climbed back to $150 before she quit in 1947. There was a benefit dance held at the Ir­ ving Grange during this generation to buy playthings for the school. Enough money came in to purchase a football, a baseball and bat. kerosene lamps, and four chairs. Before this, the children played anti-I-over the woodshed (behind the school) or tag or The Wildest 49 Days in Sears Catalog — April 13 - May 31,1986 To start things out, the manager is offering 10% OFF all Display Merchandise on the floor Thursday, Friday, Satur­ day “ONLY", April 17,18,19. Including some “ONE-OF-A-KIND” Floor Display Specials Air Conditioner 14,000 B.t.u. 42-74149 Was $629.99 Microwave 22-86951 Was $649.99 NOW $41999 Was $54.99 19” Color TV 57-4254 Was $549.99 Blem Tires During the 3 Days NOW *369" Of) unne an ★ GREAT SALES IN AU THE SALE SUPPLEMENTS * Fill out a credit application and receive a FREE GIFT ! 131W State St By Pat Craven (As remembered by a member of the final class to attend it.) Little Brick was a little old country schoolhouse. The first bell was rung by pulling a rope hanging inside the door. When the first bell rang at about ten to nine, you went to immediately stop what you were doing and rush in to take your seat. Inside there would be one main room and a coatroom on either side of the entry way (one for girls, one for boys). In the very front of the school there was a restroom on either side of the little hall with a sink at one end. In my first year (beginners') my class was the biggest one in the school. We had seven kids. By the time the fifth year (fourth grade) rolled round, our class had dwindled to five students. But we still were the largest class. Every Christmas and Easter, we put on a performance for our parents. There were pieces to be recited, songs to be sung, and at Christmas there was always Santa and his many presents. Once a year the whole school, including their families, would go roller skating at the rink we had rented. That was always a remembered event. In every day school life, everyone- including the big seventh and eighth graders - would have two recesses. Playing on the 'hree swings, the teeter-totter, and the merry-go-round were always the main noon hour and recess events. The morning usually consisted of the hardest work, while part of the afternoon was spent in music. Every teacher knew how to play the school piano, and most kids much preferred singing to arithmetic, English, reading, or pen­ manship. During the summer recess, the teacher sometimes changed into slacks like us kids, and played hide-and-go-seek. That was usually in the afternoon when the first two grades had gone home for the day. In the winter everyone went sliding, which was lots of fun. The last two years the school bought a flagpole, which was securely placed out doors. Every morning everyone went outside to the flag raise and sang a patriotic song. That was the setting of the five years of my schooling at the Little Brick. Now the school is old and abandoned. The bell was removed from its place, the windows were smashed, and the weeds around it have grown very tall. PROM SPECIAL 1986 9AA99 *T*T Limited Quantity and S/zes 27.99 to 47.99 fc V MORE Off Mon.-Thurs. 9:30-5:30 Fri. 9:30^:00 Sat 9:30-5:30 School is remembered by student from last class *489" Sewing Machine Chair 20-99-091 Fourth Generation And now for Little Bricks fourth and final generation. The Cravens and Hurlesses settled near the school and this generation attacked their education there. Others in attendance were: Barths, Christies, Cooks, Dawsons, Dykstras, Harbins, Nystroms, Martinez, Palmers, Rayners. Sanders, Schantz, Schylers, Thompsons, Wellmans. Zeiglers, Taylors and more. During this generation an oil furnace was instilled and tile was laid on floor. Inside restrooms were installed as well as a sink for room and made them a store with cans and cartons, to help them learn math. On stormy days, for recreation, the teachers desk and library table were pushed together to make a ping pong table for tournaments. Later a ping pong table was purchased. Big parties were held on Halloween and Valentine's Day. The Valentine box was an elaborate affair with all children putting their valentines in one big box. The law now said there had to be fifteen students enrolled to obtain state aid. One year, to accomplish this, a bright four year old was accepted. The P.T.A. came up with several ideas to help finance special equipment for the school, but I think we had the most fun at the "Penny Suppers". Everyone contributed food and it was sold by the piece or scoop for a few cents each. Everyone had a good time, filled their stomachs, and the money came in for a merry-go-round, swings, flagpole, or some other project. Teachers of this final generation were Lois Kaechele, Vivian Begerow, Mary Fisher, Roberta Rau, Lucille Coleman, Ann McIn­ tyre, Mrs. Klahn, Helen Huwe, and Roberta Rau again in 1962-63. At the beginning of the 1963-64 year. Little Brick consolidated with the Hastings school district. The building was bought first by Ken Schantz and later by others. It’s still stan­ ding on the comer of Hammond and Woodruff roads today, and if it were open for business, the fifth generation is living near enough to attend. Complete from $45 prom bor Squire Is FREE SHOES prom orders, silver tails ar at $47. But y< book by Saturday 19 to reserve your Orders for Hastings prom should ba placed no later than .00 deposit Is Ste»c Slewed 4 BdiDrtyw Satrs/aciMXi guaranteed or your money oaca ,RoeDuc*an^Co^2^ 130 E STATE ST.. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 948-8203 • Open Wed a Frl. Nights til 8 p. Proprietors �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 17,1986 - Page 11 Midland conversion will add 5 percent to bills Jack Warren enjoys the jingle of the harness under sunny skies as he leads Lori and Roxie across a field at his Ragla Road home. Jingle of harness helps local farmer enjoy the rural traditions by Robert J. Johnston The jingling of the harness and the steady thump of the hooves can be heard halfway across the 34-acre field as Roxie and Lori cut a new furrow in the soft ground. Jack Warren, a stocky man of 59 whose years of farm show in his weathered com­ plexion, stops the team with a shout of "whoa" and pauses to catch his breath. "After th«y get worked down a little bit, they’ll slow down," he says about the quick pace of the two Belgian horses that together weigh a ton-and-a-half. Warren hasn't been into full-time farming since he was a young man living on his father's farm. He spent 30 years working at Eaton Corp, in Battle Creek but always kept his love of old-fashioned farming alive by raising crops on his 40 acres on R«'.gla Road. "Dad never had a tractor," he says. "When I was growing up, I always had to do (the fields) with a walking cultivator and a walking plow." While many of the draft horses kept today are used in pulling contests at fairs and other events, Warren keeps his just to work on the farm. He says that he's had horses all of his life just because he likes to play with them. "I like to see them work on the Lnn," he says. While modem farmers relish the air conditioning available on big tractors and the company of a stereo, Warren enjoys talking lo his horses and listening lo the jingle of Ihe hacucas w> they work.- • v 116 adds that working with the horses also gives him something to do in ms retirement. Even though he had heart surgery just a year ago, Warren doesn't mind the physical exertion that comes from driving the team. "You’d think it would be easy just hanging onto the plow, but it's hard work,” he says. Warren likens his love of farming the oldfashioned way to the lifestyle of the Amish people. He says that he has stayed with Amish friends in Indiana and recalled en­ during a hot summer night in an upstairs bedroom without a fan. "But, I could live that way,” he says. His brother, Robert, who lives in Athens and also works his horses in the fields, has even adopted an Amish style of dress to match his avocation. Robert's old-time farming methods and appearance attracted Dick Evans of WOTV to do a feature on him. Nearly all of Jack’s brothers and sisters carry on the family tradition of raising horses. A brother Bill, who lives east of Banfield, raises Percheron draft horses, though he doesn't work his in the fields. Another brother, Tom, who lives on Halbert Road raises saddle horses, and a sister, Jean Cole of Bedford, raises quarterhorses "We all like horses," says Jack. "We plowed with them when we could hardly stand over the plow handle." Warren has no plans to stop with the team that he is currently working. Lori was raised by him from the time she was a year old. And Roxie, a horse he bought from the Amish, has al ready produced two edits to be the next team. Math teachers protest calculators in classrooms by Tim Smith and z\s»ociated Press Rebellious math teachers demonstrated last week outside their annual professional meeting in Washington to protest the use of calculators in early grades, saying they turn students into "calcuhobcs". While Basting's teachers weren't part of the demonstration, at least one area math teacher agrees with the principals of the demonstration, saying "calculators have no place in the early-grade classroom." "A calculator in the early grades only teaches the students to push the right buttons in the right order to get the right answer,” John Merritt, a fifth grade math teacher at Central Elementary said. "A calculator doesn't teach the kids bow to think mathmatically and to understand what they are doing," he said. The besis for the rally in Washington was to protest a recommendation by The National Council of Teachers of Mathmatics, that calculators be used as early as fifth grade. "I wouldn't want my fifth-grader using a calculator," said John Saxon, a Norman, Okla, math textbook writer who organized the picket line outside the Sheraton Washington Hotel. Saxon, brandishing a picket sign that read "Students Need Arithmatic Skills, Not Calculators" said basic math skills can only be taught properly with paper and pencil. Merritt holds the same convictions that Saxon does when it comes to calculators and early grade math students mixing company. "My feelings on the matter are that calculators have no place in the classroom unless you require specific figuring. And for what I do in my fifth grade class, there is no need for the students to use one. It just doesn't allow them to understand the con­ cepts involved," he said. Merritt believes that this opinion is shared throughout the lower grades in Hastings' schools. "I don't see a lot of calculator math hap­ pening in the lower-level classrooms." he said. "In an elementary classroom .itjust would not be worth the expense, and it does not have a function in learning to add and subtract. The simple calculating techniques, that we as adults use everyday, would not be taught if kids used calculators early." At the rally a small band of upsarts — maybe 15 in all — circled the sidewalk under a hot sun waving placards with slogans like "Brains not Buttons" and "A Tool Not a Crutch" and staging "Calculators later, we atMll not be moved" to the tune of the traditional labor anthem. afl KVport the use of calculators and jt’g just a matter of timing, not said Greg True, a former teacher from Bloomington, Ind. •v of HUtoboro, Ohio said she b Calculator* and Classroom*? by Robert J. Johnston and Associated Press A Consumers Power Co spokesman said m Hastings Monday that customers can expect five percent annual rate increases for O’* years if the firm converts its Midland plant to natural gas Fred Douglas, formerly of WKZO television and now a community service representative for the company, made his remarks at the Legislative Coffee sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce at McDonald's restaurant. Last week the company proposed to reactivate the uncompleted Midland nuclear plant and convert it to natural gas. The Jackson-based utility’s Board of Directors approved the conversion plan over the ob­ jections of some shareholders who questioned whether natural gas would remain both cheap and available. But Consumers Chairman William TMcCormick Jr. said con.erion to gas was more economical and politically safer than holding out hope that the Midland plant would produce electricity via nuclear power. After the directors approved the gas conversion proposal, Consumers officials filed a request with the Michigan Public Service Comission asking that the utility be relieved of a condition preventing it from spending any money on construction at Midland without state approval. The PSC made that stipulation in March 1985, when it granted Consumers a $94 million annual rate increase to help it avert bankruptcy. Responding to questions from local citizens. Douglas said that even with the problems at the Midland facility. Consumers customers were still paying less than Detroit Edison customers. He said that the average homeowner statewide uses 500 kilowatts of power a month. Consumers services U million electricity customers in the state. "Consumers charges 135 for 500 kilowatts of electricity," Douglas said “Detroit Edison customers pay $44.” Fred Douglas The company says the cost of the new proposal will add $1.80 to the average bill in the first year. Douglas conceded, however, that ratepayers will pay for some of the cost of abandoning the Midland facility as a nuclear plant But he said that if the PSC allowed utility companies to set money aside to cover potential problems, ratepayers may not have had to pay for the plant. "If we get any extra dollars in the bank," he said, "the PSC says that we have to reduce rates.” Douglas added that converting the nuclear plant to gas will reduce the company’s fixed costs for natural gas purchases and save gas customers about $15 million a year or more. In announcing the proposal. Consumers said that it could convert the mothballed Midland facility to a 730-megawatt, gas-fired plant for $434 million. The company said the conversion and complete recovery for the Attorney asks for $1,000 witness Attorney James Fisher asked Friday for SI.000 in county funds to hire an expert witness to testify in a negligent homicide case. Fisher wants an ex-Michigan State Police officer whose specialty is seatbelt safety to testify on behalf of his client Jeffrey L. Smith. 20, of 346S. Middleville Rd., Hastings. Smith is charged with causing an automobile accident that took the life of a Hastings man and an Athens resident last November. Fisher is contending, he said in Barry County Circuit Court Friday, that the victims in the accidents were not wearing their scatbelts and might not have died in the accident had they been wearing them. The ex-state trooper would testify that “it's dramatically less likely for a person with a seatbelt on to be killed in an ac­ cident,” Fisher said. Allan C. VanderLaan, Barry County assistant prosecuting attorney, took ex­ ception to Fisher's request, saying that the assertion that “it's the deceased's fault he died because he didn't wear a seatbelt" was "ludicrous". VanderLaan said that "contributory negligence” could not be used to determine if Smith caused the accident. Who caused the accident wasn't the issue, Fisher told Judge Richard M. Shuster, but rather what the outcome of the accident would have been had the victims been wearing seatbelts. Shuster told Fisher that he would authorize the $1,000 expenditure if it was determined that such testimony would be admissible. The defense and prosecution are to file briefs on the matter to determine the testimony's admissibility. The motion will be heard May 23. The prosecution is alleging that Smith improperly passed a car on North Broadway and struck a vehicle driven by Earl Hammer of Athens head-on. Hammer and a passenger in the Smith car, William Dittman of Hastings, died in the crash. Fisher is a court-appointed attorney in this case who must request funds for such defense expenditures from the circuit judge ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Woodland Township. Barry County, Michigan will receive sealed bids lor the construction of Townshio Offices and Garage Building until Wstamdsy, May 14,1BB4, 4.-00 P.M., Local Time, nt the Woodland Township Hall, Wood­ land. Michigan 48897. Immediately thereafter, all bids received shall be opened and read aloud. The proposed work consists of the following: Construction of approximately 2,063 square feet of office and board room space and approximately 3,220 square feet of garage storage space for housing firefighting trucks and equipment. Con­ struction shall Include all materials, labor, super­ vision, Insurance, overhead lor a completed facility Including all related site work In accordance with the plans and specifications. DOCUMENTS worried about the effects of early calculator use on her high school juniors and seniors. "My older kids don't pay attention to an answer being absurd. They don't look at it. It's on the calculator," she said. "They're addicted. We call them calcuholics." Leland Webb, a math education professor from California State College at Bakersfield, rushed to the sidewalk to defend calculators when he heard about the mini-protest. "Calculators are an important tool in the teaching of math,” said Webb, who helped write math curriculum guidelines for the state of California. "That doesn't mean kids shouldn't be able to add and subtract. Calculators are not designed to supplant the understanding of basic concepts and basic skills." Thomas Maurer, a math teacher at Hastings High, believes calculators have a very valid function at the advanced high school level. Maurer said calculators help the students understand concepts in less amount of time. "Without calculators we would be using up a lot of valuable class time doing the problems the long way," be said. "The calculators are a necessary tool at the uppers levels, we use them in algebra Ill and trigonometry," Maurer said. Saxon agreed that students are not ready for calculators until they take algebra and trigonometry, and contended that most junior high school teachers agree with him. Asked why e hadn't attracted more people to his protest, said he didn't start publicizing it early enough. “And teachers don't like to demonstrate," he said, "teachers are shy.” Construction Plans and Specifications for the project will be on file and available for Inspection at the offices of Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors, Inc., 312 North Street, Mason, Michigan 48854; and the office of F.W. Dodge In Lansing. Copies ol these documents may be obtained from the office of Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors, Inc., located at 312 North Street, Mason, Michigan 43854 (517) 676­ 9200 upon payment of $20.00 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT. BID BOND Each bld proposal shall be accompanied with a bid bond, certified check or cashier's check payable to Wood­ land Township in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the bid as a guarantee that the bidder shall, within ten (10) days after the award of a contract, execute a contract or agreement and file necessary insurance and other bonds it selected as the accepted bidder. If the selected awardee fails to property execute the necessary bonds, agreement and insurance requirement, the bid bond shall be deemed forfeited to the Township as liquidated damages BID REJECTIONS woodland Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids received for failure to comply with all requirements ol this advertisement notice and the Contract Docu­ ments. however, the Township also reserves the right to waive any minor defects st Its discretion. Bids shall be held for conaideration for a pe^xl of time not to exceed ninety (90) days from the dste of c‘d open­ ing without increase in cost bid for the project. Further time extension may occur only with mutual agreement by the Townsh:p and the successful bidder snd the Surety Company issuing the bid bond for the successful bidder The Township also reserves the right to reject any or an blds received which are judged by the Township to not serve the best interests of the Township In the conduct of this project. WOODLAND TOWNSHIP Carol Hewitt, Townahip Clerk Legal Notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Oefoult hoving been mode in the condition* of o certoln mortgope mode the 24th day ol July. 1980. executed by STANLEY E. MIDLING ond MARY L MIDLING, husband ond wHe. 01 mortgagors, to WHITCOMB AND KELLER MORTGAGE CO . INC., of South Bend. Indiana, as mortgagee, ond assigned to FIRST BANK A TRUST COMPANY OF SOUTH BEND ond now known as 1st SOURCE BANK os mortga­ gee and recorded in the Office of the Register ol Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on July 28. 1980. in Liber 245 on Page 900. and said assignment being recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds lor Borry County. Michigan, on October 9. 1980. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid ot the dote of this notice Thirtyfive Thousand Four Hundred Seven and 52/100 ($35,407.52) Dollars for principal and inter­ est. no suit or proceeding ot low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any port of Ihe debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale in said mortgage con­ tained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Friday. May 9. 1986. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City ol Hostings, that being the place for holding Ihe Circuil Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale ond sold to ihe highest bidder, ot public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due ond un­ paid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon ot eleven ond one-hoH (11'4%) per­ cent per annum, together with the legal costs ond charges of sole, including the attorney fees os provided by low in said mortgage the lands ond pre­ mises in said mortgage men­ tioned ond described os follows. Lots 26. 34 and the North half of lot 35 of the Replot of Lot 19. Upson's Resort, according to the recorded plot thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 84. Barry County records. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A Sec. 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Dated. April 7 1986 Bruce W. Gee of Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Show 4 Fisher Attorneys for Hastings City Bank 607 North Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 ik at unused portions of the Midiant plant would increase utility bills by 25 percent over five years. McCormick said last week that Consumers would proceed with the gas-conversion plan if the PSC stipulation is lifted and the ra’esetting agency gives the company "favorable" rate treatment. He would not say how much Consumers would seek but said the amount would be similar to the utility's $165 million in­ termediate rate increase now pending before the PSC as part of the abandonment rate request. "We feel the state is going to need more electrical generating capacity by 1993 to 1996,” Douglas said. "No other plants are being built. By 1990, a lot of the plants (in the state) will be 30 to 40 years old." He said that at a certain point, it becomes more expensive to repair old plants than to add new. "The Midland plant could be on line by 1990," he continued. "The generators are in place." At the company's annual meeting last week a stockholder expressed concern that natural gas prices would rebound and make the conversion project uneconomical. But McCormick said Consumers had covered itself, saying, "We have satisfactory long­ term assurances (about gas), and the technology exists down the road to use coal gasification" if necessary. Responding to a similar question in Hastings, Douglas said that deregulation of the oil industry had resulted in a surplus of natural gas and the company has a number of suppliers available. Meanwhile, a citizens lobbyist challenged the company's proposal. Monday, saying that an electricity generator could be built from scratch for about the price Consumers says it needs to convert its Midland plant. Michigan also doesn't need the 730 megawatts of electricity the plant would produce if converted, said Joseph Tuchinsky. executive director of the 100,000 member Michigan Citizens Lobby. "I can tell you from industry sources we could ... build that plant for half a billion <dollars)," Tuchinsky said on a public television program. "There is no imminent need for the electricity and there is no reason to talk aobut the kinds of costs that they're interested in." Tuchinsky proposed that Consumers sell what equipment it can from the Midland plant and write the remainder of the in­ vestment as a tax loss, leaving the plant shell. "Nuclear plants may be unique but steam turbines and generators are not unique as the company itself has proven...by saying they’re prepared to use the very same tur­ bines and the very same generators for a gas plant." he said. Tuchinsky said the utility may be able to reach a compromise regarding Midland with the PSC, and opposing parties including the Citizens Lobby and the state attorney general's office The timing for such a compromise would be when the state needs additional elec­ tricity, he said and added: "But right now, it's noL" Consumers has been barred from spending any more money on the plant and must file an official request with the PSC to have the ban lifted. Local girl representing state at diabetes meeting Melia Miller of Hastings has been selected to represent Michigan as a delegate to the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) third national Youth Leadership Congress in Arlington, Va. April 18-21. The theme for this year’s congress is "Looking Beyond Tommorrow." The nationwide fonim is being held to offer leadership experience, training and development to future leaders of ADA. It will also give young adults opportunities to receive the latest information in diabetes care, management and research, and give them a chance to discuss and explore the needs of youths with diabetes. Melia, 18, a senior at Hastings High School, was one of four students in the state selected by the ADA's Michigan Affiliate to attend the national congress. Melia is involved in many school athletic activities, including track, basketball, softball, gymnastics and volleyball. She is also an active member of the Hastings chapter of the National Honor Society. She has attended the Michigan Affiliate's "Camp Midicha" for the past nine years and last year worked as a counselor. She is looking forward to the congress, she says, because she feels it represents an advancement in expanding the general public's knowledge of diabetes. The National Youth Leadership Congress is one of many efforts of the American Diabetes Assn, to improve the health of people with diabetes. The association provides service through research, patient, public and professional education, camps for diabetic youth, support groups and local chapters. Legal Notice COMMON COUNCIL — MARCH 24. 1986 — Common Council met In rogulor session In the City Council Chambers. Hosting*. Mlchigon on Monday. Morch 24. 1986 of 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook pre­ siding Present al roll coll were Campbell. Cusack. Gray. Hemerling. Josperse. Miller. Spock mon ond Walton. Moved by Spockmon. sup­ ported by Gray thot the min­ utes ol the March 10, meeting bo approved os rood ond signed by the Mayor ond City Clerk. Yoos: All Absent None. Carried. Invoices rood: AIS..................................... $1,103.21 1.631.00 Coppon Oil 3.029.00 1.398.00 Hoviland Products Co. .1.200.00 Marblehead Lime......... 1.923.15 Williams A Works .... 17.243.19 (pork grant) Moved by Spock mon. sup­ ported by Cusock that the above Invoices bo approved as rood. Yoos: Walton. Spock mon. Miller. Jasperse. Hemer I ing. Gray, Cusock. ond Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Gray that the Invoice from L. E. Net Inc. for $650.00 for a one year subscription to "the Low enforcement training ond Information network" be ap­ proved and paid from Designated Training Fund (Act 302 Police Training monies) ond o budget adjustment to 101-301-956 be mode. Yeos: Compbell. Cusock. Gray. Hemerllng. Josperse. Miller. Spock mon and Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Wolton thot ihe letter from the Hostings Area Chamber of Commerce concerning the re movol of parking meters In the downtown area be received and placed on filo. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. A letter from the Michigan Municipal League announcing the Annual Regional Meeting of Region I to be held on Wednes­ day. April 23 1986 in Marshall rood. Moved by Jotperte supported by Spockmon thot the City of Flat Rock be approved lor Mayor Exchange os Lopeer hod olreody prepotred with another city. Yeos: All Absent None. Carried. Moved by Josperse. supported by Miller that Rkk Hemerling be designated os the council repre­ sentative for Mayor Exchange Day Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried Public Hearing on DDA plan ond TIF Pion held. (Downtown Development A Tax Increment Financing Pions) Choirman of DDA gore o brief history on the DDA (Downtown Development Authority) Area. Director of Public Services. Michael Klovonich. explained the moving of the utilities ond tubing of Fall Creek for Felpoutch which was the first project in the DDA Area. Joy Kilpatrick, with Square Consulting passed out a draft of the DDA A TIF Plan under Public Acts 197 A Public Acts 450 for o 15 year projection. Moved by Campbell, supported by Josperse thot the Council authorise on ordinance be pre­ pared for the DDA and TIF Pions. Yeos: Wolton. Spockmon. Miller. Josperse. Hemerling, Gray. Cu­ sock. Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Public Hearing hold on Ordi­ nance No. 197. An Ordinance to adopt the provisions of the Notional Fire Prevention Code, to establish fire prevention guide­ lines In the City of Hastings. No one from the public present. Previous public hearing held 2-10-86. Due to mlsodvertislng reheld Moved by Josperse. supported by Campbell to adopt Ordinance No. 197 as read. Yeas: Campbell. Cusock, Gray. Hemerling, Josperse, Miller. Spockmon * Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Ordinance No 200 reod. An ordinance to regulate the pos­ session ol alcoholic liquor in open containers in public places In the City of Hostings. A public hearing wos set for April 14. 1986 Ordinance No. 201 reod. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Pion and Mop for the City of Hcntingi. with respect to Loti 658 through 672 and the North one half ol Market Square of the original plot from A-O to B-2. (Office ond Apartment to Gen­ eral Business District.) Public Hearing held on Has­ tings Reinforced Plastics appli­ cation for an Industrial Focilitieti Exemption Certificate, undet P.A. 198. Moved by Josperse. supported by Wolton thot the resolution approving the application for ci certificate for Hostings Rein forced Plastics be granted. Yeos: Wolton. Spockmon. Miller. Josperse. Hemerling. Gray. Cu­ sock. Campbell. Afisent None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Cuiock I►'O' the bid» from Zane M«xJ for $5 500 ond Englerth Cor Hr action for $8 500 for the de nolition of the Elks Building ot 121 N. Church St. be awarded ‘o Zane Mead for $5,500 con­ tingent on proof of adequate Insurance, with certificate, to the satisfaction of the City Attor­ ney. ond thot Mr Mead work with the Director of Public Ser­ vices during removal. of the South wall in putting up fences and closing of the alley Yeos Campbell. Cusock. Gray. Hemerling. Josperse. Miller. Spockmon. ond Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spockmon, sup­ ported by Gray thot the Sesqulcentennial Committee bo loaned $1,500 from the Community Celebration Fund (Bl Cent 1976) os recommended by the Finance Committee to be repaid by Jan­ uary 31. 1987. Yeas: Wolton. Spockmon, Miller. Josperse. Hemerling. Gray, Cusock. Campbell. Absent: None. Carried Moved by Gray, supported by Spockmon thot the letter from Norma Biair, president of Womens Softball Leogue re­ questing the use of Fish Hatch­ ery Park be allowed with an agreement on insurance ond use of lights before storting. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Councilman Gray reod a letter from Senator Jock Welborn con­ cerning Tort Liobi'.ty legislation which Is still in negotiations. Chief of Police, Mark Steinfort invited the Council to join the Exchange Club the evening of Moy 19. for a Community Dinner on Mayor Exchange Doy In conjunction with our Sesquicentennial year. Mr. Furrow from the Adult Education Government class wos present with some of his students studying their City Gov­ ernment. Moved by Campbell, sup­ ported by Hemerling to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Reod and approved: William R. Cook. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 200 AN ORDINANCE to regulate the possession ol alcoholic liquor in open containers in public places in the City c* Hastings. Michigan. THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: Section 1. It shall bo unlaw­ ful for any person to possess any alcoholic liquor in o con­ tainer which is open, uncopped, or upon which the seal is broken on any street, alley, sidewalk, parking lot open to ihe public. City Pork or other public place. Section 2. Punishment. Any person convicted ol violating this Ordinance shall be punished by imprisonment in the County Jail for up to 90 days or by o fine of up to $100.00 or by both such fine and imprisonment This ordinance shall take effect on Moy 5. 1986. Moved by Josperse. supported by Wolton that the above Or­ dinance be adopted as reod YEAS: 8 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of on Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on April 14. 1986. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (4-17) �Page 12- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, April 17,1986 Legal Notices WELCOME WAGON WANTS TO VISIT YOU SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING Just engaged? New parent? Moved? I'd like to visit you with useful gifts and information. I'll -MARCH 29. 1986 — Meeting colled to order 1:00 P M Pladga to Flog. AH Board Members present - also bring cards you can re­ deem for more gifts at local businesses. It's a friendly visit Morch 30. 1986 Annual Meal ing minutes approved. Heard library, BPOH Ambu­ lance ond Building Inspector Reports. Discussed Rood Maintenance ■ Electors approved placing one mill on August 5. 1986 Primary Election Ballot Gave Township Board per­ mission to buy and/or sell real estate, equipment and buildings. Accepted 1985-86 Financial Statement and Proposed 1986-87 Budget approved. Federal Revenue Shoring Budget 1986-67 reviewed ond approved. Meeting adjourned at 2:15 P.M. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Attested to by: Richard I. Baker, Supervisor (4-17) to heip you get answers about town, goods and services. All tree to you. 948-8327 or 451-3144 STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! World Wide Company needs 2 additional sales representatives for this area. Limited travel, guaranteed income to start for the right person. Requirements: Aggressive, ambitious, good health, good references, car. Sales experience not required. Must be bondable. Formalized training school, mini­ mum 2 weeks training in Chicago, expenses paid. mortgagors, to THE HASTINGS CITY BANK, a Michigan Banking corporation, doing busmess ol Hastings. Michigan, os mortga­ gee. ond recorded in the Office County, Michigan, on July 23. 1980. in Liber 245 on Pages 871, 872. 873. and 874. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid ot the dote of this notice Thirty-seven Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-three ond 83/100 (S37.473.83) Dollars for principal ond interest, no suit PUBLIC NOTICE To all interested parties. The Hastings City Council will be acting upon the request from Hastings Tavern Cor­ poration for transfer of 1985 Class C license with Dance Permit located at 121 N. Michigan, Hastings, Michigan, Barry County to 1624 S. Hanover, Hastings, Michigan, Barry County, on April 28,1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Phone 945-2468. ________ Sharon Vickery -City Clerk 4 equity having boon instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, ond the power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Friday, Moy 9. 1986, al 2:00 SERVICE DIRECTORY ing the amounts due ond un­ paid upon said mortgage, to- BUSINESS MACHINES (13’4 %) percent per annum, to­ gether with Ihe legol costs and charges of sale, including the attorney fees as provided by low in sold mortgage, the lands FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Lyle L. Thomas follows, to-wit: A porcel of lond described Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Calculators Cash Registers Copiers (ionol *4 of Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models shore of Wall Lake marking the Northwest corner of Pottawa­ tomie Park, running South 82*4 degrees West 100 feet. South 75 degrees West 100 feel and South 71'4 degrees West 100 feel the place of beginning, thence INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE 136*4 Joseph Thomas Zurad Maxine P. Mills DELTON - Mrs. Maxine P. Milla, 70, of 5247 Osborn Rd., Delton, died Monday, April 14, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thirsday, April 17 at Prairieville Cemetery. Father Leon H. Pohl will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home. Mrs. Mills was bom May 21, 1915 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Mathewson and Bessie (Clem) Fox. She was raised in Kalamazoo and attended schools there She was married to Hazen L. Mills on November 10, 1951. She came to Delton area from Kalamazoo in 1954. Mr. Mills died May 9, 1962. She is survived by one son, Michael Mills of Hastings; three sisters, Miss Phyllis Fox, Mrs. Rose Cahill and Mrs. Patricia Green all of Kalamazoo and one brother, Vernon Fox of Kalamazoo. Arnold W. Snyder HASTINGS - Mr. Arnold W. (Pete) Snyder. 61, of 1280 Mixer Rd., Hastings died Monday, April 14, 1986 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, April 18, at the Dowling Cemetery. Mr. Elmer Patrick will officiate. Wren Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital Intensive Care Unit. Mr. Snyder was bom May 20,1924 in Battle Creek the son of Leon and Mildred (Wilson) Snyder. He came from Battle Creek when he was 14 to the Dowling area. He attended Battle Creek and Hastings schools. He was married to Barbara L. Wood­ mansee on April 8, 1950. He retired in 1960 after being employed for 30 years at Post Cereal in Battle Creek. Mr. Snyder is survived by his wife, Bar­ bara and a son, Robert Snyder of Hastings. HASTINGS - Mr. Joseph Thomas Zurad, 68. of 2093 W. State Rd.. Hastings died Sunday. April 13. 1986 at Pennock Hospital after being stricken at his home. Mr. Zurad was bom Aug. 23. 1917 at Chicago, Ill. the son of Stanley and Angeline (Pipala) Zurad. He graduated from St. Helen’s Catholic School in Chicago. He moved to the Hastings area in 1950. He married Frances Skalon on Aug. 12, 1942. Mr. Zurad served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was employed with E.W. Bliss and retired in 1982. He was a member of the Hastings American Legion Post. Surviving are his wife, Frances of Hastings, one son. Jopseh Zurad of Hastings; five daughters. Mrs. Stanley (Kathleen) Czyz of Chicago, Mrs. Edward (Loretta) Barry, Mrs. Norman (Alice) Backon, both of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Patrick (Elaine) Sheehan, Mrs. Craig (Marianne) Martin, both of Hastings; nine grand­ children; two sisters, Mrs. Jean Gielarowski and Miss Stephanie Zcrad, both of Hastings; two nieces; one nephew. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 16 at 11 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church with Rev. Father Leon Pohl officiating. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association. GARAGE SAEES HUGE S FAMILY GARAGE SALE: infant to adult clothing, new prom dresses, baby bedroom and kitchen furniture, double sleeping bag, lots of mist items, everything in good condition, 5677 Clarksville Rd. 3 miles east of Clarksville or *4 mile east of Jackson-Clarksville Rd. intersection, follow signs. Don't miss this one! Saturday, April 19, 8-5, Sunday, April 20, 10-3. A Memorial Service for Hazel E. Loehr, a long-time Hastings resident, will be con­ ducted during a portion of the 11 a.m. Worship Service, Sunday, April 20, First United Methodist Chtrch, 209 W. Green Street, Hastings. JIM, JOHN, DAVEgl 945-3412 REAL EST ATE The length of the redemption 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) ! 600.3240 is six month*. Dated: April 10. 1986 Richard J Hudson ol Siegel. MILLER REAL ESTATE Ken Miller, C.R.B.. C.R.S. R£AUOR Attorneys tor Hostings City Bonk 607 North Broodway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (5-C) LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dry Cleaning for over 30 years" tote MM2S5 — APRIL 9. 1986 — Approved budget amend­ ments to Pork. Federal Revenue Sharing and Library Funds. Approved 1986/87 BPH Fire Dept, grant of $16,971.28. Approved 1986/87 Central Dis­ patch grant of $18,007.43. Approved appointment of 8. O’Heran and H. Mondoka as volunteer port time patrolmen thru 10-31-86. Limited Township Police re- vrlle Townships. regulolions to allow for crema­ tion sites. Approved increase of Jim Cary. Buildlng/Zonlng Admin­ istrator. salary to $6,000.00. -^HASTINGS 1436 S. Hanover St, Hastings. Mich. 49058 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Hoort: Monday 8 to 8 Tuasdoy Friday B to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS CIRCUL MIMS HITS MltllOR Kmp that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parte. BARRY COUNTY’S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! ...Requires professional experienced full-time clerical. Send Resume to... Ad No. 112, c/o RoMMter P.O. BOX 188 HASTINGS, Ml 49058 CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS Any type property anywhere m Michigan 24 Hours Call Free 1 800 292 1550 Fnsl National Acceptance Co j NOTICE OF PUBLICATION “Business Man” Job Training Plan Notice Is hereby given that the Private Industry Coun­ cil and Chief Elected Officials of the Barry, Branch and Calhoun Service Delivery Area have submitted a Biennial Job Training Plan,or Program Years 1986 and 1987, to the Michigan Department of Labor for funding under the Job Training Partnership Act of 1982. The Job Training Plan describes the activities and ser­ vices for tha two-year plan period which are designed to serve targeted segments of the economically disadvan­ taged population who are experiencing barriers to obtain­ ing emoloYment. Funding requested Is $1,804,789 for each year of the biennial period (July 1,1986, to June 30.1988). The activities planned are: 1) On-the-Job Training; 2) Oc­ cupational lining; 3) Pilot Reading and Math Program; 4) Asaessment/Orlentation and Job Seeking Skills; 5) Employment Motivation Program; and 6) Exemplary Youth Programs. The prelected number of persons to receive ser­ vices Is 863 lor each ¥ear °* ,he P|anThe Job Training Plan will be available for public Inspec­ tion Aoril 14 19®®- al ,he mai°r Publlc libraries In Barry, Branch and Calhoun Counties. The Plan will be available tor public review at the Barry County Building. Clerk’s 01flc- 220 West State Street in Hastings, between the hours of 8.-00 am and 5^° P-m-ln Branch County, the Job Train­ ing Plan ran be inspected at the Branch County Building. Counta r‘lark’s Office. 31 Division Street In Coldwater, bet­ ween tha hours ol 9 00 am and 5:00 pm The Plan is availahio for public inspection between the hours of 3:00 um untn SOO pm at the Calhoun County Building. County Clerki’nmee 315 West Green Street in Marshall. OPtt 7-5 38 lM.-fri.14t 1-1M CAR & TRUCK REPAIR Adopted oil 1986/87 budgets. Accepted bid for demolition of property located on Pine Lake Rood. Ratified expenses totaling 741.42. Approved transfers totaling 3,621.34, and bill* totaling 13.811.21. Janette Arnold. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck (4-17) Local Insurance Agency Own your own Steel Building Dealership. Major manufacturer selecting dealer in available areas. High potential profits — Part Time or Full Time. (303) 759-3200, Ext. 2407 News reporter wanted If you ate creative, enjoy working with people, want a job with plenty of activi­ ty and don't want to be stuck behind a desk, this could be the right opportuni­ ty for you. J-Ad Graphics is seeking a news reporter to handle general assign­ ment stories, including news, features and photography. You'll work for four weeklies published by our growing company out of our Hastings office. Good benefits are included with the position. Send your resume to Editor, J-Ad Graphics, RO. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058. Ann Shafer. Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium. Inc., announced the appointment of Delores E. Diggs as Executive Director of the Consortium. The Consortium, which is the Adminstrative Entity and Grant Recipient for the Private Industry Counci’ and Chief Elected Officials, administers the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) funds for Barry. Branch and Calhoun Counties. The Consortium operates an Older Workers Program and a Michigan Youth Corps Program through a grant by the Michigan Department of Labor; a Senior Adies Program through a grant provided by the National Council of Senior Citizens; and a Veterans Program provided through the Veterans Administration in Washington, DC. Diggs began her career as a coordinator of support services for Headstart families in the cities of Albion and Battle Creek in af­ filiation with the Battle Creek Public Schools and Community Action Agency. Diggs held the position of Manpower Director for the Calhoun Community Action Agency before joining the Calhoun County Employment and Training Administration in 1974 as its Manpower Planner. In her capacity as Planner, she played a key roll in developing and writing Calhoun County's initial CETA proposals for Titles I, II. Ill, and VI. which brought more than 24 million dollars in funding to Calhoun County. Ms. Diggs has held the position of Executive Deputy Director of the Consortium since 1979. Chairperson Shafer stated, "Delores brings over 19 years of experience in plan- Sheriff cuts shift, cont. Police Hastings Team says "people in Barry County are not being left without protec­ tion." "The only thing that's being lost at this time is one car,” he emphasized. Zimmerman said that state police from posts in Battle Creek, Wayland, Lansing and Ionia, as well as the Hastings Team, are available if needed. The Hastings Team can provide coverage up until 5 a.m. but after that other agencies will have to fill in. There are seven police agencies in the county. The only one operating 24 hours a day at this point is the Hastings City Police. The Hastings state police run cars 22 out of 24 Delores E. Diggs ning and administering state and federal grants, and her knowledge of the needs in our communities enable these programs to be continuously successful, year after year." Diggs' appointment to the position of Executive Director fills the vacancy left by the death of John M. Martinoff, Executive Director since the programs began in 1974. Chairperson Shafer went on to state, "It is the feeling of the Board that Ms. Diggs is best qualified to fill the vacancy and continue on with the work in which Martinoff devoted such a large portion of his professional career and also carry out Mid Counties’ on­ going commitment to serve the citizens of Barry, Branch and Calhoun Counties." hours, and the county is now running cars 16 hours a day. Operating with fulltime people with less than 24-hour service are the Barry Township Police, the Prairieville Township Police, and the Nashville and Middleville village police departments. School blood drive Monday The public is welcome to participate in the second Hastings High School blood drive, put on by the American Red Cross and sponsored by the student council. The blood drive will take place in the high school gymnasium Monday, April 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and cookies and orange drink will be provided by McDonalds and the student council. ADS Hazel E. Loehr SYNOPSIS OF THE RECULARMEETINC OF TNK PRAMtKVHXE TOWNSHIP SOARD New executive director for Mid Counties Consortium named The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 feet to the beginning. Since 1908 321 J. NKtapi. MwtiMJ Obituaries [ Form Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property 1 Motorcycle Hartings (616) 945-5182 the Community Building ana could slay open longer, he said. The Farmer s Market Steering Committee wants to extend the hours and the season for the market, beginning it in April instead of July. DePriest said. Council members questioned whether the market would get in the way of activities during the fair. DePriest said the steering committee would be willing lo suspend operations for two weeks during that lime. Also questioned was whether the proposed building would get in the way of the fair midway, which is traditionally located within Market Square. The fair board has moved the midway this year to the west side of the Community Building, but councilmembers still advised DePriest to get in touch with the fair board to see if there will be a conflict The council will investigate deed restrictions on the property, which is owned by the city, before moving on the proposal, it was decided. Legal Notice For your.,. • Individual Health • Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto Area farmers want to build a permanent facility on Market Square next to the county fairgrounds to sell their produce. Ken DePriest, head of the Farmer’s Market Steering Committee, asked Hastings City councilmembers to consider such a proposal at their Monday meeting. The facility would be on the order of a long carport, with a roof and cement floor where farmers could back their trucks in and sell their fruits and vegetables out of the rain, DePriest said. Bathroom facilities would also be installed. Such an undertaking would be financed through a private invester and possibly through grant money, DePriest said. Currently a Farmer's Market is set up twice a week starting the week after the county fair in July and extending to the middle of October. Vendors park in a paved area in front of the fairground’s Community Building. The new facility would be located to the southeast of the paved area, DePriest said. That way the market would be out of the way of wedding parties and other groups using NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of o certain mort­ gage mode the 14 th day of July. I960, executed by DALE A. BOERSMA ond NANCY L. BOERS No seniority, unlimited advancement oppor­ tunities, pius an unusual profit sharing plan. Call 517-349-0934 Thursday and Friday, April 17 and 18,1 to 5 p.m. (E.O.E.) SALES and SERVICE Farmers propose permanent market location Ounatinns and comments are to be directed In writing to the Private industry Council and/or Chief Elelcted Of­ ficial. In rare of the Mid Counties Employment and Tralning^Xrt^um. inc.. PO Box 1574. Battle Creek, Ml 49016 FOR S41E MISC FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant hybrid bluegills, rainbow trout, walleye, smallmouth bass, hybrid striped bass, channel cat­ fish, perch, fathead min­ nows. Laggls* Fish Farm, Inc., 08988 35th St., Gobles, MI 49055. Phone (616) 628­ 2056 days, (616 ) 624-6215 Evenings. FOR SALE: Upright freezer, $30, refrigerator $50, com­ mercial ironer, $5. TV an­ tenna, $25. Call 948-8564. GAMBRIEL ROOF POLE BARN (hip roof style), four side overhang, 12x10 and 36" entrance doors, choice of 12 colors in siding, roofing and trim. 24x32x17 $5980.00, 30x40x19 $7980.00 erected. Call "Jim" at Pioneer Pole Building 800-292-0615. (4-30) FOR SALE: Wheat Straw, 765-8112 Freeport._________ ONE PONY CAKT. one pony cart frame, used T posts for fencing $1 each, 6 used hog panels $10 each, 2 hog huts $50 each, one motorcycle • body good - tires good, stored in basement $200. Call 616­ 671-5579 after 6 p m. Monday thru Friday or anytime weekends. JOBS WANTED SCHOOLS ALMOST OUTBabysitting in my country home between Middleville and Caledonia. 795-9732. (4­ 22)_______________________ HOUSEKEEPING - are you a busy person with beds to make, dishes to wash, shopping and errands to run, but too little time? I can help! Friendly responsible service may be yours by calling Michele at 945-2447. WORK WANTED: Responsible person who has recently moved into area seeks office position. Secretarial-Word Processing and Computer Data Base experience. References available. Flexible hours desirable. Phone 795-3583 or 795-7935 (4-17) II AN D Y M AN WOR K repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St.. Nashville. 852­ 9537 evenings, (tfn) MOTORCYClfS MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE: 1983 Yamaha Virago 500, new last year, 2300 miles, $1600 excellent condition. 623-5352 Delton WANTED TO RENT WANT TO RENT: large cottage, Gun Lake, mont of July. Phone 964-1972 Battle Creek. (4-29) EOST REWARD - lost dog, black and tan, male german shepherd, Wyoming tag, answers to “Cherokee" lost in Central Schoo! area. 945­ 3617. HELP WANTED RETAIL SECURITY in local store. Store Detective, start at $3.65 per hour, training program and equipment included. Send background information with phone number to: Fishers Big Wheel, 841 S. Kalamazoo Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079. Attn: Steve McLeod, Dist. L.P. Mgr. No Phone Calls Please. (4-17) BABYSITTER WANTED: cur home, own tran­ sportation, part-time, 2 boys ages 5 and 9 . 948-8318. NEEDED: 25 homemakers to work from home earn $50 to $75. Call 517-852-1642 Nashville. (5-1) AGENTS LOOKING for people to work in T.V. commercials. For infor. call (602 ) 837-3401 Ext. 1568. (4­ 24)______________________ TOY CHEST IS TOPS. Toy Chest home parties are paying top profit, 25 percent to demos, $50 plus to hostesses. Managers 6 percent plus trip. Top quality, low prices, free kit program. Call 800-922-8957. BAY POINTE RESTAURANT is now ac­ cepting applications for full time employment - office girl: must have typing skills. Waitress: salad prep person, bus person, dish washers. Apply in person 11 a.m. to 4 p.m Tuesday thru Friday HELP WANTED: part-time clerical and sales person. Sears Roebuck, Hastings. Apply in person. AUTOMOTIVE 1978 DODGE MONACO. V-8, 4 door, rusty, high mileage but mechanical dependable, $500 or best offer. Can be seen at Lot 12, Mead-OAcres. 8S2-19W or 852-1864 Nashville.__________ FOR SALE: 1984 Buick Skyhawk, 2 door, excellent condition, air, deluxe stereo, 4 speed, 36 mpg, rust proofed, 948-2870 after 5 p.m. NOTICES -ROSS WITH CHRIS! June 21 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland. July 5 England, Ireland, Scotland. July 21 - Denmark, Sweden, Norway. August 4 - France, Switzerland. Price: From $1669 Detroit Indudes flight, 2 meals daily, 1st class hotels. 517-453-2202. 7369 Berne Rd., Pigeon, MI 48755. The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Mental Health Services will be held on Thursday, May 1, 1986 at 8:00 a.m. in the conference room. Any in­ terested person is invited to attend. BUSINESS SERVICES VOICE AND PIANO LESSONS: Janet Richards Lessons at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hastings. Phone 616-349-2351, (tfn) TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Weekly, semi­ weekly, monthly. We do homes, offices and windows. Ail workers are bonded. 945­ 944B. (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician, assistant. Call 945-9888 (tfn) . FOR RENT FOR RENT: Now taking applications for three bedroom ranch with 24 stall garage, Hastings Carpeted and range furnished. Available before first o< month. No pets. Non­ smokers only. Deposit, referrences. and credit report required S48S ma plus utilities. Call between 6 9 p.m 8S216M. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-04-24.pdf cd5f2c82cbd5c2076e276c9c6a6a1f1a PDF Text Text NiEvVVS ...wrap Fatal accident being investigated Battle Creek State Police are atm Inveatifatlnf an early Suottay morning accident on Hickory Road neat of M r that took Ute life of a Battle Creek man and MTlotaly mjtred another. tkeT. Ctom, M, of U1M Uldrlcta Dr., Battle Creek, a paaaengar la an automobile Mag driron by Darid R. Cable, a, of 31K Meacham Rd.. Battle Creak, waa prnootmced dead on arrival at Pennock Hoapkai at 1:<» |IBL, etale poller report Gable wee taken to Lakeview Hoapitai and later tranaferred to Baraeva, where he waa Mod Wedneodey in aeriou condlUon tn the tntenelve cere unit with cheat tojurtea. PoUcaaaldCrbiewaadkivtagweaton Hkhory Road at a U* rau of epaad wherhle car Wt the road and etraek a tree S’eastern school is in state’s top 20 Page 3 the rounds ;al bingo Page 7 The Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME-131-NO. 17 Banner THURSDAY, APRIL 24. 1966 . A citizens advisory committee and an architectural firm say that Hastings school buildings need $2.3 million worth of main­ tenance and improvements. Of those, $1.66 million of the items have been identified as first priority. First priority terns include constructing 12 classrooms in the junior high school library-study hall area at a cost of $350,000 and renovating the Annex at a cost of $250,000. Richard Shaw, chairman of the com­ mittee, told the Hastings Board of Education Monday that the “first priority" items are items that the committee “felt had to have an immediate concern.” He said that these included roofs, caulkin’, windows that leak, painting and entrances that are dangerous. “The fact that these buildings have not been maintained is evident," Shaw said. “(The district) has just not put the money into it You are faced with an enormous bill, but it has to be done." topic of meeting the dffindt leak of <MM raarW “O the Barty Cemty CMd AbmeCtmadl. Holland payehologiet Raadall Udhorm Chart*, W K. North St, HaaUn*, at ? p.m Shaw said that the school board will not find the money required for the program in <^he yearly budget and the committee recommended either a building program "pursuing grants" or a special millage. Algonquin Lake meeting April 30 The Sptag Qemrei Mieihiwhlj meeting for Algonquin I*kfj Com­ munity Association will be held al 7:30 p.m„ April 30 at the Knighte at Cotantxw Hall awSteteU. The special topic will be (ireworka. AU raaMaato are invited. Set that clock ahead on Sunday before they go to sleep Saturday to help minimis* fee change. Clocks wifl remain ahead one beer until j e .m. on the last tottey to Oc­ tober when they are set back an hour. Deyiight-Mvtags time became a federal law to 1W4 as an energy ctaservation measure. At that time it established a year-round daylight time, but it was modified to eight months in 1175 and then switched to six months in 1S7«- The Transportation Department administers the daylight-saviogi time law which is observed in all states except Artiom, Hawaii, and meet of Indtana. Mishaps Injure motorcycle drivers Barry County SheriH'a daputlM report two motorcycle accldonta lut week, both ofwbech molted la injury to the driven. PoBce aaid Kesneth L. Flaher, n, <d too Vedder Rd.. Freeport, wee hurt when a deer ran oct in front of bin motorcycle on Eckert Road April II. Deputlea mid F labor waa traveling routhweat on Eckert Road at l:« a m. when be attempted to avoid the dear, loot control of the bike and alld M feet aldewaye Into a road algn. Flaher waa taken to Pennock Hoapitai, where be waa admitted lor multiple Injuries and later rrlearad Kevin T. Daly. 15, of tm W. Hickory Rd., Hickory Camera, ateferod a ircken ankle and a cracked wriat when the motortake he waa driving on Went Hickory Road near Kellogg School Road hit an oncoming pick up. Deputiea Mid Daly waa exiting from behind a weathound tractor at 1:« p.m. Saturday when his motorcycle hit an eaatboimd pick-up driven by Sylveeter Verge, 55, of 11757 Fair Lake Dr., Delton Verge and a passenger in the truck. Tracy Verge, M. of Sorth Bend, Ind. were uninjured. Daly waa taken to Borgess Hospital where he waa treated and releaaed PRICE 25c Committee finds $2.3 million needed for school buildings by Robert J. Johnston You’ll lose an hour thte today, but you’ll got it beck la October. DayligMeavinga time begins at 3 Saxon ball teams win and lose Delton summit convened... Delton-Kellogg High School Student Board President Kelly Clark greets Russian war veteran, Gen. Gazllnskl, at the front steps of the school Wednesday. Sharing bread Is a customary greeting In Russia. DeltonKellogg was the only public school the group of eight Russian war veterans visited during their slx-day tour of the United States. Story on page 12 Kalamazoo woman hired as county coordinator By Elaine Gilbert By a one-vote margin, a Kalamazoo woman has been selected to serve as the first camty coordinator for Barry County. Judith A. Peterson, who currently is the purchasing manager for Kalamazoo County, was the 4-3 vote choice of the Barry County Board of Commissioners to fill the new peat. The board’s selection committee recently had narrowed the field of candidates to Peterson and Ken Dupont, village manager of Chesaning, Mi. The two candidates were interviewed last Friday. Prior to Tuesday’s final selection vote by the full board. Chairman Carolyn Coleman said, "The problem is we have two very good candidates.” Commissioner Ted McKelvey added that “both are qualified and would do a good job. Voting in favor of hiring Peterson were commissioners Richard Landon, Cathy Williamson, Coleman and Rae M. Hoare. The other commissioners — Paul Kiel, McKelvey, and P. Richard Dean — voted to hire Dupont. Peterson's duties as county administrative coordinator will include financial and computer management, purchasing, building and grounds supervision and other administration functions. She will also serve as coordinator of county activities and communications between the board and the various departments and agencies. Several commissioners had noted last year that the county had been hurt by not having one person in charge of overall county finances on a daily basis. A goal in creating the new post is to achieve better management of governmental services, commissioners have said. Coleman estimated that the new county­ coordinator would begin her work here about the first erf June. Peterson holds a master’s degree in public administration from Western Michigan University where she graduated with high Continued on page 12 □ Millage tor parks OK’d for ballot..page 12 □ County property equalized values up 3.3% ...page 12 "(The problems) are not going to go away on $100,000 to $200,000 per year,” Shaw said. “You’ll just pick away at it and the problems will probably get a lot worse.” Shaw said the committee felt that the school's maintenance department had done a good job despite not having a lot of money. The 15-member committee and the Grand Rapids architectural firm of Daverman Associates were charged with developing recommendations on safety, maintenance, energy conservation, making the buildings barrier free, finishing needs (such as re­ painting, staining, etc.), identifying struc­ tural problems and suggesting remedies, and securing additional classroom space. Shaw said he recognized that the school board is under a lot of financial pressure and that a lot of money could be spent on roofs that the public never sees. "But, you can't have water running into Central School," he said. The committee chairman, a former member of the school board, added that the buildings are used by the community in addition to students and the board has a lot of community support for maintaining the buildings Singling out Central School, Shaw said that the consultant from Daverman "fell in love with the school It’s a beautiful building. It's an example of a school that just can’t be let go.” The committee recommended that the board sell Algonquin School, rather than try to reopen it for the classroom space. Shaw said that the school's isolated location and the amount of money required to reopen the building — $165,000 — led to the recom­ mendation to sell. The committee suggested that lots surrounding the school be preserved for homes constructed by the high school's building trades class or sold. “This place is for the birds. It's get to go,” was the committee's first reaction to the Central School Annex, built in 1982, .Shaw Continued on page 9 Hastings schools will seek millage renewal on June 9 by Robert J. Johnston Hastings voters will be asked to renew 20.896 mills for operating the school system at the annual school election on June 9. The election date coincides with the election of new members of the school board. The Board of Education voted Monday evening to put the three-year millage renewal on the ballot in June to avoid a special election and to enable the schools to continue collecting half of the taxes in the summer. “The board was very anxious to continue summer tax collection," Carl Schoessel, superintendent, said. He explained at the school board meeting held in the junior high school that if the summer tax collection was not continued, the schools would have to borrow money to meet operating costs until the winter taxes were collected. "In the last three years, we have not had to borrow money at all and we have saved $35,000 per year in interest expense," he said. He added that if the election was held later in the year and summer tax collections were stopped for this year, then started again next year, it might be confusing to taxpayers. The superintendent said that the specifics of the timing of the election were reviewed with the citizens Millage Advisory Com­ mittee, which assisted in th* last election. The committee agreed with the recom­ mendation to hold the election in June, be said. "Can we have reasonable expectations that this will cover our needs," board member George Wibalda asked. Schoessel said that the financial needs of the system will depend partially on what steps are taken to deal with the needed maintenance and Improvements. (See separate story). He said that the finance committee has been taking $100,000 to $300,000 out of the general fund budget each year for maintenance. "If the board decides that's an adequate amount (for maintenance) then we're hopeful that we can continue to do that," Schoessel said. "(The three year millage) doesn't get us so far out in the future that we don't have a handle on it." Delton citizens add second millage proposal to ballot in June election When voters go to the polls in the annual June Delton Kellogg school election, they will be faced with two different millage proposals — one proposed by the board of education and a different one for a lower millage rate which has been propos°d by petitioning citizens. In a surprise and unprecedented move, a Delton school district resident last Friday filed petitions, carrying about 504 signatures, to request that a millage proposal be added to the June 9 ballot The citizens* proposal asks voter approval of 21.5 operating mills for one-year (1986), said Sylvia Forster who presented the petitions. That request specifies that 1.5 of those mills be designated for operation and maintenance of bus transportation for students in the district. The Delton board had previously taken action to ask voters in June to approve a renewal of 23.1 mills for five years. Consequently, Assistant School Superin­ tendent Dean McBeth said both proposals will appear on the June balloL "The board had no choice but to add it (the citizens' proposal) to the ballot,” he said. Although he and Superintendent Dr. John Sanders expressed concern that voters may be confused by the two different proposals, McBeth said citizens do have the right to petition for a ballot proposal as specified in Article 9, Section 6 of the State Constitution. Dr. Sanders said only five-percent of the district's registered voters need to sign a petition to place a proposal on the ballot. The citizens' ballot request is 1.6 mills less (or approximately $228,000 less) than the board says it needs to operate, McBeth said. The board issued a four-page statement on Continued on page 9 New posts given to Hastings Manufacturing executives Five executives at Hastings Manufac­ turing Co. were named to new positions by the Board of Directors at its April meeting Mark R.S. Johnson was named as executive vice-president — marketing. Andrew F. Johnson was named executive vice-president - operations Roderick G. Miller was named vice­ president — manufacturing; Monty CBennett was named vice-presicent — em­ ployee relations; and Thomas J. Bellgraph *as named treasurer. Mark Johnson has been vice-president — Marketing since 1980 He has served on the “^d of directors since 1972 after joining the J^pany on June 14, 1971. He and his wife. Kathy, reside at Gun Lake. Andrew Johnson has served as treasurer -jf firm since 1975. He jUned the company on July 2,1973 and har been a member of the board of directors since 1977. He and his wite, Pat, an J their two children, Mike and Jenny, reside in Hastings. MiJer has been director of corporate manufacturing since 1985. He has served on the board of directors since 1981 and started with the firm on March 23, 1970. He and his wife, Mary, live in Hastings with their two children, Mike and Marci. Bennett has been corporate secretary since 1982. He has also been a member of the board of directors since 1982. He started in the factory on December 10,1958. He and his wife, Manon, reside in Hastings. Bellgraph, has been assistant treasurer since 1982. He started with the company on January 2, 1979 and has served as an officer since 1982. He and his wife, Patti, have three children, Kelly, Sarah and Kyle. They reside in Hastings. �Page 2- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 24,1986 3 CLYDE SMITH - TREEMAN ' Expert Tree & Stump Removal Dowling, Michigan Trimming A Cabling — We do the complete job — 55’ High Range • Fully Insured Workman’s Compensation ! I Phone ... 721-3315 er 962-7554 • 24 HRS. — Banfield — _ CUT THIS AD OUT AND SAVE ! County of Barry on Propoaod Spacial Um Roquaats Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Com­ mission will conduct a public hearing, for special use request, on April 28. 1986 at 7:30 P.M. in the County Commissioner's Room. 117 South Broodway Hos­ tings. Michigan. 36 exhibitors display wares at annual show Thirty-six exhibitors were on hand for the annual Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Home and Auto Show this past weekend. They featured their various wares in booths and displays, designed to show visitors how to improve their homes and lifestyles. The variety of merchandise at the two-day event— again held at the Barry County Fairgrounds— ranged from automobiles to satellite TV receivers. In addition, several informational booths were staffed by the Hastings Sesqulcentennial Committee, the Chamber of Commerce, Charl­ ton Park, the Hastings Klwanis Club, the Hastings Exchange Club, and the Hastings Womens Club. CMoNo.Sp.2-as Getting Settled Made Simple. A new address can become Home Sweet Home in short order after a Welcome Wagon Visit. It s free to you and so helpful. I’ll bring a basketful of information you can use. plus gifts and cards you can redeem for more gifts at local businesses. And it’s so easy to arrange a conven­ ient get-together. I hope you'll call me soon. ■ Glenn Delong, (applicant) 7:30 P.M. At this hearing, the following described properly located at 4 Morgan Rd.. Nashville, will be considered os a site for the Issuance of a special use permit to operate a home occupation (ie. bait and tackle) in the pro­ posed addition to house. Lots 17. 18. 19. 20 and 2) and the fractional lot lying adjacent to the Westerly side of lol 20 of the Village of Morgan, formerly Sheridan, according to the re­ corded plot thereof, being a part of the East % of the Northeast 7« of Sec. 30. Castleton Twp. Com No. Sp. 3-X South Jefferson Street News 'events 1. National Volunteer Week - April 21-27. if you do volunteer work lor any group In our community, stop at Bosley's this week and we will give you a couple of Hershey Kisses In appreciation of your work. If you don't do volunteer work, you are missing out on one of life's greatest pleasures. 2. Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival - April 25-27. Bring us a piece of maple sugar candy from the festival and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate. 3. Our area Food Banks need donations. You may drop yours off at Felpausch or Love, Inc. 4. Secretaries' Wook Is this week and you can celebrate this special occasion on South Jefferson Street by taking your secretary to lunch at the County Seat, Little Brown Jug or Mexican Connexion. The right card can be bought at Bosley's Sentiment Shop and the flower arrange­ ment from Barlow's, also on South Jef­ ferson. ' 5. Pennock Hospital Is having a Breast Screening Program In May. Get more Information by calling Pennock at 945-3451, Ext. 323. Stop at Bosley's anytime and get your free copy of our "Breast Self-Examination Guide'. 6. National YWCA Week - April 20-26. Bring us a ridiculous picture of Dave Storms this week and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. The silliest gets a $5.00 gift certificate. (We must limit this to 20 entries because of the tre­ mendous quantity of material available.) 7. Polk County Ramp Tramp - April 26. II you can't go to Big Frog Mountain to join In the celebration, bring some ramp to Bosley’s this week and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. 8. Texas State Championship Fiddlers Frolic - April 25-27. Fiddle us a jig this week at Bosley's and we will give you a $5.00 gift certificate (limit 3). 9. Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage - April 24­ 26. Bring us a bouquet of wild flowers this week and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate. 10. Shawnee Hills Spring Poetry Workshop April 25-27. Bring us an original poem this week and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate. If we really like one, we will publish It. ,11. Edward Gibbon’s Birthday • April 27. Pleasantview Family Church Rev. Raymond Talmage (property owner) 7:40 P.M. At this hearing, the (allowing described property located at 2791 Lacey Rd.. Dowling, will be considered os a site for the issuance of a special use permit to erect a church. Beginning at the Intersection of the East and West '/• line of Sec. 3. TIN. R8W. with the cen­ terline of Lacey Rood, running In a Northwesterly ond Westerly direction; thence Southeasterly along the centerline 1250 ft.; ther.ce Northeasterly at right angles to said centerline 375 ft.; thence Northwesterly parallel with said centerline to said East ond West '/« line; thence West along said East and West '/t Uno to the place of beginning. Con­ taining 10 acres nf land more or less. SUBJECT TO on ease­ ment over the Southwesterly 33 ft. for public highway purposes, the rights of the public ond other riparian owners in the High Bonk Creek running through said pre­ mises. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM one-half ocr. of land, more or less, in the North­ west comer of said parcel, more particularly described in a cer­ tain warranty deed dated 3/2/05 and recorded 10/19/07, in Uber 97 of deeds on page 352. Barry County records. Johnstown Twp. Diane Scott (right) explained how today's bicycle technology has greatly surpassed bikes of past eras. CMaNe.Sp.4-M Danny Burleson, (applicant) 7:50 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property located at 10537 Love Rd.. Bellevue, will be considered as a site for the Issuance of a special use permit to operate a mechanical repair facility in on existing building. One acre in the Southwest part of the Southeast '/« of Sec. 24. described os commencing ot Southwest corner of Southeast 7« of said Sec. 24. thence Eest In center of the highway 502 fl. for place of beginning, thence North 265 ft., thence East 161 ft., thence South 265 feet, thence West 161 to the place of begin­ ning. Assyria Twp. All of the above described property being located In Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the oppor­ tunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place. The special use applications are available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Plan­ ning Office, 117 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.. Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office al 948-4830 for further information. Norvol E. Thaler. Clerk Barry County (4-24) Tim Melvin (right) of the Kalamazoo Blackberry System explains energy conservation methods to Russ Denker. Jennifer Howe assisted at Brand's Photo, showing visitors the latest in camera equipment and film development technology. Time to Get Busy on Home Improvement AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky celebrates the World Cow Chip Throwing Championship (April 26) by having a sale this week. The Buck is a world class chip flinger but he throws no bull when he prices his weekly specials, as you can see in his Reminder ad. 2. Mother's Day Is less than three weeks away and our Sentiment Shop selec­ tion of cards for this special day is now on display. 3. Shop our Spring Vitamin Sale Ad in this week’s Reminder and save on your Vitamin needs. 4. Our Pause Gift Shop has a new selec­ tion of Plush Animals, Precious Moments Dolls, and cute mugs from Applause, for your browsing pleasure. 5. Our Fragrance Aisle has a gift for you when you purchase $8.00 or more of Chantilly products. See Bucky's Ad for details. 6. Park in the free lot behind Bosley’s or Park Free on South Jefferson Street (get free “Gobbler Food” at Bosley’s) and shop Downtown Hastings. No PLACE LIKE HoME Though your home be handsome or humble... There is probably something you would like to do to it... The Spring Season is the time when everyone gets the urge to improve property, make alterations, or complete an addition. A new garage or an auxiliary building may be your desire. Whatever is needed at your house (or Summer Home) - now is the time to secure the loan that will help you complete your plans. The next tew months are ideal for such jobs, so, get ready with helpNbH- QUOTE: -I never make the mistake ot arguing with people for whose opinions I have no respect.” - Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) OSLEY PHRRmncY' See or Loan Officers of [Hastings Harry Adrounie and his fellow Hasings Klwanis Club members gave away 2,000 white pine and blue spruce seedlings during the two days The tree give away is an annual community senrice project of the Klwanis Soon so the Season Starts Right!! WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC All deposits insured up to$100,00000 Four-year-old Lindsey Reed has her computer portrait taken during the Home and Auto Show this past weekend, compliments of J-Ad Graphics. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 24,1986 - Page 3 Southeastern gets “high marks” statewide by Mary Warner Teachers and students at Southeastern Elementary in Hastings were thrilled to learn that their school has been recognized as one of 20 schools statewide with the moat academic improvement. . TJ* Hasting! School District was notified ny the State Department of Education that southeastern test scores from the Michigan Educational Assessment Program over the past three years put the school in the most improved bracket "It’a a real tribute to our teachers here." school principal Chris Warren said. Warren said his school has really em­ phasized "students feeling good about jy^nse*ves' s’nce he became principal in “The positive approach by teachers to learning and caring about kids as total in­ dividuals" has been a major factor in Southeastern's accomplishments, he feels. In a letter from state school superin­ tendent Phillip E. Runkel, the school was praised for its improvement. “I want to personally commend you, the teachers, and staff for reaching the level which qualifies the school for this honor.” An awards ceremony for the 20 schools cited statewide was to be held yesterday in Lansing, at which time plaques were to be presented. Warren said the award came as a surprise to him. "I don't know that anybody knew of such an award. I think the state (board of education) is trying to do more (of this type of recognition). Warren is the first Southeastern principal in several yea-s to be assigned there fulltime. Previously, the school shared a principal with Northeastern. Warren said he thought having a fulltime principal at the school has helped academics there. He also commended school superintendent Carl Schoessel. "Carl has given leadership to individual schools as far as curriculum goes. We can only go ahead with his leadership." Warren said his school has been able to make various curriculum changes arid also instituted programs promoting academic excellence, such as the school’s Citizenship Honor Roll, which recognizes academic performance every marking period, and young authors and spelling bee programs which culminate in a spring awards ceremony. Warren also said such individualized at­ tention as knowing all his students' names ^ helped to promote individual self­ confidence J the kids feel better about themth?the-’ feel ^tter about themselves, going to strive to do better a<*femically." Jhe testing took place with fourth graders t the school from 1983 to 1986 in reading and ^thematics Sav-Mor Supermarket burglarized, over $800 taken Thieves broke into Sav-Mor Supermarket in Middleville April 15, making off with more than $800 in cash and coins and leaving a wake of damaged doors behind them. Police believe the robbers entered the building through a rear door and then proceeded to break into the bookkeeping office, manager’s office and the card shop­ pharmacy. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said the burglary occurred sometime between 12:30 and 7:30 a.m. on the April 15. A total of $300 in rolled coins and $336 in money was taken from the bookkeeper's office and $121 from the Pharmacy and card shop, deputies said. Damaged in the robbery was one of the store's front windows, its rear steel door, a floor safe lid, the door frame in the manager's office, the ceiling in the bookkeeper’s office and the glass door of the pharmacy shop. The robbery is under investigation, deputies said. Evidence has been sent to the state police crime lab for inspection and fingerprint analysis. Man fined for smashing doctor's car Felony charges have been dropped against a Lansing man accused of repeatedly smashing into a car belonging to Hastings physician Dr. Jack Brown. Instead, Robert H. Simmons, 21, of 219 W. Oakland, Lansing, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of malicious destruction of property under $100. Simmons was assessed fines and court costs totaling $100, ordered to pay restitution for damages and given 12 months probation for the offense. The offense occurred when Dr. Brown stopped his car on Mathison Road March 30 to help Simmons’ wife and child, who were trying to get away from Simmons, police said. The students at Southeastern Elementary went out into the sunshine, Tues­ day, to show their excitement when they learned that they were one of 20 schools statewide being honored for academic improvement. LETTERS (to the Editor) PUBLIC OPINION: Reader says prices ‘not cheap’ here Should the president have ordered air strikes against Libya? Neil Braendle Mary Ann Coolidge Dan Slocum To the editor: I am tired of hearing about what a great place Hastings is to live and shop. It is, if you like to be hit in the pocketbook every time you turn around. Groceries cost you 5 per­ cent to 10 percent more than they do if you are willing to drive a few miles. Other things are 10 percent to 20 percent mare and besides that you pay the mayor’s parking meters. You are also very lucky if you can find what you want here. Gasoline is another thing. 1 came through Battle Creek on a bus Monday night and noticed the price of unleaded gas was 77.9 cents per gallon. I had to go to Remus the next day and needed gas and had to pay 85.9 cents per gallon which was the cheapest place I could find in Hastings. Coming back from Remus I noticed that Ionia had gas for 79.9 cents, so I filled up there. I ran a gas station for ten years and know that there <s not that much difference in the price the stations pay. If you go check, you’ll find thrt Protests show that the country is divided Shawn Burnett LouAnn Sandeen U.S. bombers descended on Libya April 14. destroying military targets and blasting Libyan leader Moammar Kbadafy'a headquarters. The air strike was an effort to punish the country- for supporting in­ ternational terrorism. President Reagan said. Do you think Reagan was justified In ordering the attacks? Do you think the bombing will lead to increased acts of terrorism against the U.S.? Nell Braendle. Hastings - I think it was justified. I deplore the outcome of violence and death, but he (Reagan) did the only thing he could do. It won't necessarily escalate because Khadafy got the message and even though we supported military action, it’ll have a good effect. Mary .Ann Coolidge. Hastings — I feel he (Reagan) did the right thing, and it's about time. There's pros and cons to it. People over there (Libya) don't value life like we do so it probably will escalate. Dan Slocum. Hastings - Yes. I do think they were justified. I think they should have gone in there a lot earlier than they did. The U S has been letting other countries run over it and do as they please. I think it's time we took a stand. I think it’s going to show these other countries that we're done fooling around with these terrorists. Ed Daniels Shawn Burnett. Hastings — Yes, I do believe it was justified. Because if they're going to accuse the U.S. of doing stuff that we really didn’t do, we shouldn't stand back and let them do that We should take charge of it We shouldn’t let them get the better of us. I do think it will increase terrorism. They (Libyans) are not going to sit back and let that happen to them either. I think we’re going to have to increase security in airports and stuff. No more of this rent-a-cop stuff. We need to train more men to make sure none of that happens. LouAnn Sandeen. Hastings — I think they're justified in what they did. In the same token I think it's going to increase terrorism in the U.S. and I hate for the U.S. get involved in it. It's going to hurt in­ nocent people. But you have to defend what you think is right and I think that's why President Reagan went about it in this way. Ed Daniels. Delton — He (Reagan) did the right thing. After we let down our guard and don't protect ourselves and our allies, then it’s a bad situation...! don’t think so (fear an escalation) for the simple reason they (Libya) know we’ll take further action. To the editor: I think these people who are out making public protest against the President and his military decisons are really asinine, (definition - ASININE - marked by inex­ cusable failure to exercise intelligence or sound judgment). When our founding fathers amended our constitution to insure free speech, I’m sure they had in mind that we use this right intelligently. It is not important who is right (naturally, both sides feel so). What is important is the picture we are presenting to the world at large; especially those who feel less than friendly toward us. We are flashing a big, neon sign to the world which says, "We Are Divided." Isn't an old (and very successful) military strategy, "divide and conquer"? I think it is very important that we stand behind our President when be has made a decision of such import. We must present a united front to the world, especially in such inflamatory times as these. We may disagree with his actions but he didn't get where he is by being stupid. Let’s us not be stupid. Let’s not proclaim our weaknesses from the rooftops: Do you lead the robber to your silver? Do you pull down your collar and expose your jugular to a murderer? I guess it boils down to this: good, old fashioned PATRIOTISM. After all - isn’t it just common sense? Mrs. Rica R Verus Hastings Middleville and Delton are up to 4 cents a gallon cheaper than Hastings. Why? When I owned my own station I was selling gas 1 cent a gallon cheaper than "downtown" stations and was threatened that the front of my station would be "painted" if I continued selling gas for less than the others in Hastings. All you have to do is drive until you have enough gas left to get to one of the surrounding cities. Then go there to buy your groceries, gas and other things you need. You could save enough to go to a nice restaurant to cat and still come home with cash in your pocket. Thank you Hastings? Sincerely yours, Merle V. Ockerman Hastings Senator's vote on budget amendment decried To the editor: The Senate rejected a Constitutional amendment 3-25-1986 that would make a balanced budget law, 66 to 34. Our two Senators Levin and Riegle voted against it. A big shame as they sided with Kennedy, Dodd, Cranston, Bradley, Hart, Heinz, Mathias, Metzenbaum, Rockefeller and Weickers. Not a name there that I vote for to run any office. The irony of it all is Reigle sent me a letter telling me all the action etc. that he had taken to reduce the budget deficit. What a laugh. Also in dark ink, "Individual income taxes are not increased." Election is coming up. He does not deserve to be in Washington. A letter to both Levin and Reigle telling them how you feel would be good. Why wait until 1991 for a balanced budget. The biggest concern to me is if two more states vote for a Constitutional convention, they will tear our Constitution apart and God only knows where we will be. Donald W. Johnson The Hastings To the editor: 1 feel that our newspaper has had a "slap in the face" since gaining the column Ann Landers. I would like for Hastings to stick to a good, wholesome family newspaper without the extra •garbage". sl„cerely, Mary Torode Tera Willard and Mike Miller received an award for outstanding perfor­ mance in the Battle Creek Music Teacher's Association Piano Festival, held March 24 and 25. This is the highest honor awarded at the annual area­ wide competition, and signals performance excellence far beyond usual expectations for the age-experience level presented. Tera and Mike are students of Freddy Kruko. Suspect in drug raid bound over Sharon L. Fee, 34, of 11668 Fords Point Dr., Plainwell, has been bound over to Barry County Circuit Court on charges of possession of cocaine and secobarbitol, a "downer". Fee, owner of the Prairieville Township home where 23 Delton Middle School students were attending a party raided by police March 7. faces circuit court arraignment April 25. Tom Pennock, Prairieville Township police chief, testified at Fee's preliminary exam Monday that he discovered drugs in a nightstand in Fee’s bedroom during the March 7 raid. Pennock said one of two vials found in the nightstand proved to be cocaine when tested by a state police lab. Also found in the nightstand was a "baggie” of marijuana. And discovered in a metal box in a dresser drawer were two pills that later tested out to be secobarbitol, Pennock said. Pennock said when he arrived at the home he saw 23 minors exiting from the garage of the home. The minors were detained and their parents called, he said. One of those minors, a 16-year-old male, allegedly assaulted a police officer during the raid and had to be subdued, Pennock said. The juvenile was later charged in juvenile court with assault and battery and obstructing a police officer. A Nashville man has been bound over to Barry County Circuit Coirt on charges of engaging in sexual penetration with a 13year-old girl. Duane L. Curtiss, 45, of 143 Philadelphia, waived preliminary exam in Barry County District Court on the charges April 14. The incident occurred March 1, the charges state. Karl A. Bloomberg, 27, of 11159 Oak Dr., Delton, faces circuit court arraignment on charges of possession of methamphetamine. He also faces misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana and driving while his license was suspended. Bloomberg was bound over to circuit court April 14 after a preliminary exam on the case. Fred J. Torode, 18, of 601 E. State Rd., Hastings, has been charged with breaking into an occupied home on State Road and also with larceny in a building. Torode waived preliminary exam April 14 and was bound over to Barry County Circuit Court. And Chris Shue, 22, was bound over to circuit court on charges of receiving and concealing stolen guns valued at over $100. Shue, of 2546 Patterson Rd., Wayland, faces up to five years In prison if convicted. Delton teenager and girlfriend sentenced for residence break-in Scott Vickery, 17, of 8462 Guernsey Lake Rd., Delton, has been sentenced to 45 days in jail and two years' probation for the January 23 break-in of a Guernsey Lake Road home. His 19-year-old girlfriend, Melissa Mar­ tinez, of 4186 Blue Lagoon, Shelbyville, who pled guilty to taking two chainsaws from the same residence two days later, has been sentenced to 78 days in jail and two years of probation. When he pled guilty on February 14, Vickery testified that he went into the house with a friend to see if he could find some marijuana. The friend took some money from the residence, he said. Martinez said she went to the residence two days later to look for a wallet Vickery had lost She entered a shed and took the chainsaws, she testified. At last Wednesday’s sentencing, Vickery and Martinez were ordered to stay away from each other. Each must pay restitution. Vickery must undergo substance abuse counseling. Banner Send form RS. 3579 Io RO Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, RO. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 17 ■ Thursday, April 24,1986 Sub.crip1.on Bore.: SI 1.00 per ,»or In Sort, Count,; $13.00 per yeor In odioinlnp counllo.: ond $14.50 per yeor «l»»wh«re. A 15-year-old girl was charged in juvenile court with possession of marijuana. Pennock said that the cocaine and marijuana disappeared from the nightstand at one point during the evening, when be left the bedroom to help subdue the 16-year-old male. Pennock said when he returned to the bedroom to catalog the items, they were missing from the nightstand drawer and later found underneath a pile of clothes on the floor and in a red coat laying over a chair in the bedroom. The bedroom door had been guarded by another policeman during his absence, Pennock said, but it was later discovered that another door led from the bedroom into the bathroom. Pennock said he had let some of the juvenile females use the bathroom while he was attending to the juvenile boy and the other juveniles in the garage. Fee could receive four years in prison andor a $2,000 fine if convicted of the cocaine charge, which is a felony, and two years andor $2,000 for the secobarbitol charge, also a felony. A misdemeanor charge of possession ot marijuana is also pending against her and will be handled by circuit court along with the felony charges. Nashville man accused of sexual assault __________________ r Published by... She’s no fan of Ann Miller, Willard receive piano awards - In other circuit court action, James N. Harshman, 19, of Vermontville, pleaded guilty to attempted birglary for the March 9 break-in of Big George's Party Store in Nashville. He also pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of property under $100, a misdemeanor. Sentencing was set for May 16. Anda motion to dismiss attempted murder charges against 25-year-old Hastings resident Douglas D. Warner was denied in circuit court last Wednesday. Warner’s lawyer David Tripp attempted to have the charges dismissed, contending that there was not sufficient evidence shown that Warner intended to kill his brother Louis, 23. Warner got into an argument with his brother, the prosecution says, and fired a shotgun at him. Warner will face pre-trial in the matter May 23. Wr/fe us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must Include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written In good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner— Thursday, April 24,1986 Richard C. Reitler )' James L. Meyers HASTINGS - James L. Meyers, 45, 828 W. Bond St., Hastings died Friday, April 18,1966 at Blodgett Memorial Center, Grand Rapids. He was bom in Fremont, September 3, 1940 the son of George and Wilmena (Rozema) Meyers. He attended school ir. Fremont and College at Ferris State College. He married Mary K. Walker September 26, 1961 and they moved to Hastings from Lansing in 1974. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army stationed with the Air Defense Command, Oklahoma City, Okla. Mr. Meyers wcs presently employed as a credit manager for Union Pump Company in Battle Creek and previously with the E.W. Bliss of Hastings and John Deere Co. of Lansing. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Hastings. He is survived by his wife Mary, one daughter Susan al home, a son and daughter­ in-law Bruce and Sarah Meyers of Hastings, a son Michael Meyers in the U.S. Air Force, Chandler, Arizona; a brother and sister-in­ law Wesley and Joan Meyers of Cadillac, a brother and sister-in-law Elwin and Eunice Meyers of Livonia, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Richard Walker of Grand Rapids, and a dear friend Hubert Datmers of Grand Rapids. A candle light funeral service was held Sunday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiated with burial at the Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Bronchial Cancer research. Robert Floyd Norwood DELTON - Mr. Robert Floyd Norwood of 10426 Sunshine Dr., Crooked Lake, Delton passed away Wednesday, April 16, 1966 at Borgess Medical Center after a lingering illness. Mr. Norwood was bom August 12, 1936 in Kalamazoo, the son of Floyd and Eva (Amyot) Norwood. He was a tool and die tvelder for the past 18 yearsat Fisher Body in Kalamazoo. He was married to Aline Marshall December 24, 1975 in Oshtemo. Surviving besides his wife an. two daughters, Mrs. Cindi Hathaway of Phoenix, AZ, Mrs. Jill Grudzinski of Milwaukee, WI: two sons, Robert E. Norwood stationed with the U.S. Air Force in Anchorage, AK, and Ricky Norwood of Milwaukee, WI; two stepdaughters, Darcy Joiner of Delton and Charity Joiner at home; two stepsons, Brian Joiner of Delton and Matthew Joiner at home; nine grandchildren; one step­ grandchild; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Norwood of Portage; three sisters, Mrs. Howard (Barbara) Ellison of Mattawan, Mrs. Charles (MaryLou) Hotchkiss of Portage, Mrs. Jay (Rose "Tiny") Reiter of Schoolcraft; two brothers, James Norwood of Portage, Richard Norwood of Detroit; many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton, where services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. with Pastor Art Rnoades officiating. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes available at the funeral home. DELTON - Mr. Richard C. Reitler, 93^ West Bever Rd., Delton passed away Tuesday, April 15, 1986 at his home after a lingering illness. Mr. Reitler was born October 19, 1924 jn Ford City, PA, the son of George and Doris (Campbell) Reitler. He graduated from New Kensington High School in Pennsylvania in 1942. He served with the 34th Infantry U.S. Army in W.W.II and was decorated with the Silver Star and 1 Oak Leaf Cluster and the Purple Heart. He was commissioned on the battlefield as a 2nd Lieut. He was a life member of National Disabled American Veterans, also a member of the Delton V.F.W. Post, was a member of St. Ambrose Church in Delton. He had lived at the present address for the past 33 years and was for­ merly of the Kalamazoo area. He had been employed for the past 17 years at Riverside Screw Machine Products in Battle Creek and had also owned and operated a machine shop at his home since 1979. He was married to Thelma E. Kowazki September 28, 1946. Surviving besides his wife are four daughters, Mrs. Larry (Sue Ann) Boitnott of Lawrence, MI, Mary Lou Sweeton of Ann Arbor, Mrs. Kerry (Carolyn) Louden of Delton, Mrs. William (Patricia) Mockaitis of Battle Creek; one son, Michael Reitler, at home; 10 grandchildren; his mother, Doris A. Reitler of Meadville, PA. He was preceded in death by his father and an infant son, Tommy and also a sister, Alice Mae Patton. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Heme in Delton. The funeral mass was held Thursday at 10 a.m. at SL Ambrose Church in Delton with Father David Otto celebrant. Interment in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Graveside services were under the direction of the Hickory Corners American Legion Post and the Delton VFW Post Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Barry County. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Sylvia B. Ferris IATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at .M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule 9:30 Fellowship and Coffee; 9:55 Sunday School; 11:10 Morning Wonhip: 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nursery for all service*, transportation provided to and Irom morn­ ing services Prayer meeting. 7 pjn. Wednesday FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hatting*. Mich.. Allan J. Weenink. In­ terim Minuter. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Chris­ tian Ed Sunday. April 27 - 9.30 and 11:00 Worship Service* Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9 30 service over WBCH AM and FM. 9.30 Church School Classes for all ages. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. l!:3O Children's Church. 5 30 to 8 30 Junlro High Youth Fellowship at Lesson Sliarpe Memorial Hall Potluck Supper and Square Dance for Junior High Families'. Bring a dish lo pa** and table service. Beverages will be furnished Tues day. April 29 ■ 7:00 Pulpit Nominating Committee in lhe Church Dining Room Wednesday. April 30 - 7.00 ChriMiar Education Teacher* Meeting in the Dining Room Friday. May 2 - Church Womer United May Fellowship Dey. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 B. North St . Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. April 27 • 8:45 Church School tail ages). 10:00 Family Worship AAL Branch meeting after. Thursday April 24 1 GO Ruth Circle. 4 15 Children * Choir. 7.00 Hospice Bd . 7:30 Sr. Choir Satu.day. April 26 9.30 Conf 6. 6:K American Dinner Tuesday. April 29 • 9 W Wordwatcher*, 7:30 Adventurers. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Mich . 49058. 1616) 945-9574. David B. Nelson Jr . Pastor. Sunday. April 27 • 8:30 Wor­ ship Service - Room 106. "Disciple Come Lately" Acts 9.26-31. 9.00 a.m. Children's Choir 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:30 a m Radio Broadcast. WBCH. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service • Sanctuary. 6 00 p.m Jr. Hi. and Sr. Hi. Youth Fellowship. Mon­ day. Apru 28 ■ 6:00 Webeios. 7:00 pjn. Scouts. Tuesday. April 29 - 2:45 p.m_ Cub Den Wednesday. April 30 • 6 30 p.m Chancel Choir Thursday. May 1 • 7:29 p m. Miracle Sunday Committee Meeting. Friday. May 2 - 9:30 a.m. Visually Im­ paired Persons CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTERDAY SAINTS. 600 N. Airport Road. Hastings. 946-2104. RurscU Soloes, branch president, phone 945-2314. Cour.xlor* Kent Gibacn (9*5-4145) and Ed Thoma* (795-7230). Sacrament Meeting 9 30 aun. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.. Primary. Relief Society. Priesthood, and Young Women al 11:30 a_m. Work Meeting second Thursday 1C7OO-2 00 and exercise class every Wednesday 7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 B. Woodlawn, Hastinp, Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Garner. Pastor. Jama R. Bar­ rett. Aaat. to the paator in youth. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 am. Morn­ ing Worship 11:00 aan. Evening Worship 6 pan. Wednesday. Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Gradei X thru I. 730 pan. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 700 pm Sacred Sound* Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir). Saturday 10 lo 11 a.m. King* Kid* FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broad­ (Children's Choir). Sunday morning ser­ way. Rev David D Garrett Phone vice broadcast WBCH V4B-222'1 Parsonage. 945-3195 Chuich Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9:30 a_m. Sunday School. 10:45 EMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Cor­ a.m Worship Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship ner of Broadway and Center Street* Worship; 7 pas. Wednesday Prayer Father Wayne Smith. Rector. 9:30 aan. Sunday School and Adult Clssse*. 10J0 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. a m. Service*. Weekday Eucharists: 541 North Michigan. Minister day Rose. Wednesday. 7:15 aan.; Thursday. 7:00 Phone 943-4145 residence. 945-2938 church. Sunday Serv'em 10 nan.; Bible Study 11 a.m.; Evening Services 6 pan.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 p.m. Middleville Area HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OP GOD. 1674 West State Road. Pastor J-A. Campbell. Pbone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 aas.; Worship 11 aas.; Evening Service 7 pan.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 pan. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. JHfcrwn Father Leon Pohl. Paucr Satur­ day Mass 4:50 p.m.; Sunday Masses I a.m. and II a.m. confession* Saturday 4:00-4:30 pxa. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, 600 Powell Rd. Ruaatll A. Sarver. Pastor. Phone 945-9224. Worship service 10:30 a m., evening service 6 pm., classes for all ages. 9:45 a m. Sunday school Tuesday. Cottage Prayer Meeting 7:00 pan. ST. AUGUSTINE. Middleville, Father Writer Spillane, Pastor Phone 962-2889. Sunday Mam 11 aan. ST. CYRIL k METHODIUS. Gun Lake. Father Walter Spillane. Paator. Phone 962-2889. Saturday Maa* 5 pan.; Sunday Maa 9 aan. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M-37. Juat north of Mid­ dleville. 795-9726 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 11 a_m.; Evening Ser- PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at Parmalee Rd., Middleville. Rev. Wayne KK Paator. Pbone 891-15*5 Rev. Charia Doornbos, Assistant Pai'or. Phone CHURCH OF THE NAZARINB. 1716 795-3466. First Service 9 aan.; churchNorth Broadway. Rev. James B. Leitzman- School 10:15 am.; Second Service 11:15 Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 aaa. Sunday aan.; Evening Celebration 6 p.m. School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday: 7:00 pan. Service* for Adult*. Teen* and Children. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANF1BLD UNITED METHODIST GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. CHURCHES. Rev. James B. Cook ofHanover. Hastings Leonard Davis. Pastor. Ddatiag. Country Chapel Church Scbool 9 Ph. 948-2236 or 945-9429 Sunday. Sunday aan.; worship 10 aan.; Banfleki Church School 9:45 am.. Worship 11 a.m . Youth School 10 aan.; worship 11:30 aan. 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m., Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 pan. Nursery for all service*. Wednesday: CYC 6:45 pan., prayer and Bible study 7 pan. TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville Rev. J.G. Boomer. HASTINGS BULE MISSIONARY Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship CHURCH. 307 E Marshall Rev. Marvin 11:00 a.m.; Rvcning Service 6:00 pan.; Bi­ SickmiUet. Paator. Sunday Morning Sun­ ble Prayer. Wednesday 7 00 p.m. day School - 10:00, Morning Worship Set' v<ce -11:00. Evening Service - 7:30, ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Meeting Wednesday Night • 7JO. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission al St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Saturday Mas* 6:30 p.m. Sunday Maia 9 30 aan. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ' The Church Page Is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings end Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your We. Homo. Business ond Car WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hosting* — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ol Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Proscription*” - 11t S. Jefferson • 945-3*29 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hartings. Michigan ,_________________ _ ____________ ._______________________z Dowling Area Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARBNE. 301 Puller St.. M-79. Pastor Thoma Voyla. Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 aan.; Morning Worship 11 aan.; Evening Service*. Youth 6 p.m ; Evening Worship 7 p.m.; Wednoday mid-week prayer 7 p.m.; Wednesday caravan program 7 p.m. OrangevilleGun Leke Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Minh Rd . two mile* south of Gun Lake Rev Dsn Bowman. Pastor Un Harris. Sunday School Supt. Sunday School. 9:45 a.m.; Church Services 11 a m ; 6 pan. Wednes­ day • 7 p.m. Family Bible Institute for 2 year old* through adult* Nursery staffed at all services Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-5187 for free transportation in Gun Lake area. "Ministering God's Word to Today's World." Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Campground Rd.. 8 nd. S.. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School al 10 a m ; Wor­ ship 11 aan.; Evening Service at 7 pan ; Youth meet Sunday 6 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 pan. DOWLING - Sylvia B. Ferris, 60, of 2161 Lacey Rd., Dowling, died Friday, April 18, 1986 at Leila Hospital Battle Creek. She was boro in Barry County August 4, 1925, the daughter of Gerald and Myrtle (Bagley) Dunn. She attended school in Monroe. She married Wayne W. Ferris, April 3,1947 and they were dairy farmers in Johnstown Township for many years. Mrs. Ferris is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Maxine) Jackson of Battle Creek, two sons Larry Ferris of Dowling, Bruce Ferris of Bellevue, eleven grand­ children, two sisters, Mrs. Luther (Ruth) Lenz of Battle Creek, Mrs. Victor (Helen) Schantz of Nashville, and one brother Earl Dunn of Battle Creek. Reid A. Bassett KALAMAZOO - Mr. Reid A. Bassett, 1628 TurwiH Lane passed away Thursday mor­ ning. April 10, 1986 at Borgess Hospital. Mr. Bassett was bom March 2, 1913 in Ypsilanti, MI. He attended school in Hastings graduating in 1931. He worked at £.W. Bliss and then moved to Kalamazoo in j958. He was a graduate of Western Michigan University and retired from the Otsego public Schools in 1978. He served with the US. Army during W.W.II, was a member of the Westwood United Methodist Church, the Kalamazoo Association of Retired School personnel, the A.A.R.P. (N.R.T.A.), and the American Legion On May 23, 1942 he was married to Helen y. Covert, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mary Jane Mayne and a grandson, Joseph Reid Mayne; a toother, Clay Bassett of Hastings; and a sister, Lucile Bowden of Bad Axe, MI; several nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the Westwood United Methodist Church, 538 Nichols Rd. Pastor Larry Irvine officiated. Interment was in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were by Langeland Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick. Gaylord Edward Morton LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Gaylord Edward Morton, 84, of 647 Second St, Lake Odessa died Wednesday, April 9, 1986 at Barry Co. Medical Care Facility. Graveside services were held Saturday, April 12 at Irving Township Cemetery. Rev. John Obrecht officiated. Mr. Morton was bom on October 28,1901 at Howard City the son of William J. and Addie (Hammond) Morton. He attended Bliss School. He married Margaret Bouchard on May 24, 1980. . Mr. Morton is survived by his wife, Margaretof Lake Odessa; two step children, Mrs. Lloyd (Joyce) Phillips of Louisiana and Joseph D. Bouchard of Hastings; six step grandchildren; and one nephew, George Brace of Carlton Center. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. Simon Joseph McDonald GRAND RAPIDS - Simon Joseph Mc­ Donald, two years old of Grand Rapids, died Saturday, April 19,1986. He was born May 25, 1984. He is survived by his parents Kenneth L. and Sally J. McDonald, two brothers, Robert R McDonald, and Kenneth W. Reil, two sisters Sherri L. Reil, and Elizabeth A. McDonald. Grandparents Joseph and Doris She was preceded in death by her husband — lc son Reil of Middleville, and Robert and Lorraine Wayne who died w June 23, 1984, and u, one Terry Lee Ferris who died April 17,1W2, and—. JficOooald of Grand Rapids, Great Grandtwo brothers Ray and Archie Dunn. parents, Mrs. Agnes Polmanteer of Grand Services were Tuesday, April 22 at 11 am. • Rapids and Mrs. Lola Reil of Bryon Center at the Wren Funeral Home with Rev. James ? “d several aunts, undes and cousins. Cook officiating. Burial was in the Banfield Services were held Tuesday ° --- at 1 p.m. at- the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Rev. Brad Kalajainen officiating and in­ American Cancer Society. terment at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Woodland News Alumni of Woodland School have received invitations to the 1986 Alumni Banquet which will be May 17 at 7 p.m. The banquet com­ mittee this year is Dale Geiger, president: Dallas Rush, vice president; Sandra Rose, secretary; William Eddy, treasurer; Wayne Henney, Dorothy Barnum, Keith Farlee and Janice Norton, members. They have been meeting since last fall to handle alumni association business and plan the reunion banquet. The speaker this year will be Tom Niethamer, chairman of Woodland Sesquicentennial Commission. The meal will be prepared by Frank Townsend. Classes to be specially honored this year are 1936 and 1961. Reservations must be received by Sandra Rose at 531 W. Jordan Lake Road, Lake Odessa. MI 48849 by May 10. The class of 1961 has cancelled its reser­ vation to use the Woodland Lions Den for a pre-banquet reunion. The building is now available if any other class wants to meet the afternoon before the banquet. Arrangements can be made through Bob Crockford. Woodland United Methodist Church Sunday School teachers and students are working on a musical "Who Built The Ark.” This production will be presented Sunday, May 4 at 9:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Elton McGhan returned to Woodland early last week after spending five months at ZephyrhiU, Fl. Their son, Darryl McGhan, his wife, Diane, and three daughters, Dard, Darla, and Dalaina, who live near Thornapple Lake, spent Easter and spring break with them in Floria. Jim and Cathy Lucas and Ella Kantner attended the Barry County Historical Society meeting at the probate court room in Hastings Thursday evening. They heard Mary Munyon talk about genealogy and many sources of information about tracing ancestors. She named a great many libraries in Michigan where material is available as well as cemeteries, deeds, birth and death records, census records, etc. The Lakewood Community Education Senior Citizens dinner for April was held at Woodland School on Thursday. The 39 guests enjoyed a baked chicken dinner and en­ tertainment by Robert Oster’s seventh and eighth grade choir. The students performed by Catherine Lucas for a half hour, and the singing was enjoyed by the senior citizens. The last dinner of the school year will be held in the Woodland school library on Thursday. May 8. The kindergarten class is planning the entertainment for that date. Reservations can be made by calling Noreen Enz at 374-3155. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Mulliken got back from Lakeland, Fl. on Monday. They were gone five months. While they were in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Don Westendorp of Lake Odessa visited them. Pastor George Speas, Clyde Shoemaker and Don Phillips went to Indianapolis, Ind. to a Brethren Church Leadership Clinic last week. They left Woodland on Monday and attended the opening session of the con­ ference Monday evening. The conference was conducted by Dr. John Maxwell of California. People were there from Jamaica, Canada and all over the United States. There were sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The people from Jamaica were delighted when it snowed a half inch in In­ dianapolis during the April conference, as they had never seen snow before. The three Kilpatrick representatives returned to Woodland Friday afternoon. The Woodland School winners of the Farm Bureau America 4 Me Essay Contest are Ram ell Perry, first; Kelley Cuyler, second; and Becky Evans, third. The topic of this year's contest was "Why I Am Important to America's Future." Ramell Perry's essay will go on to be judged in the state-wide contest which will include essays from 500 Michigan schools. A grocery shower was held for Melisa Chase (Mrs. Regan Chase) at the home of Joyce Marstellar Thursday evening. Around 20 ladies attended. They included Hildred Chase, grandmother of the groom; Brenda Chase, mother of the groom: two sisters of the groom; Jenny Anklam, mother of the bride; and two sisters of the bride, as well as many ladies of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Missy and Regan received a good supply of groceries and a few kitchen items. Everyone at the shower said they had a good time. Marriage Licenses_ Andrew Santangelo, 23; Ann Arbor and Lisa Mann, 22, Freeport. David Coleman, 34, Hastings and Margaret Groos, 31, Hastings. Thomas Sours, 23, Constantine and Lee Baldwin, 17, Hastings. Duane McCarthy, 28, Middleville and Elaine K. Fischer, 21, Middleville. Kevin Adgate, 19, Middleville and Jeanna VanderKodde, 18, Middleville. Andrew T. Walter LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Andrew T. Walter, 67, of Route 2, Lake Odessa died Sunday, April 20,1986 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Grand Rapids. Mr. Walter was bom June 22,1918 in Lake Odessa, the son of Clifford and Grethel (Swarthout) Walter. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School and served in the U.S. Army during from 1942-46 in WWII. He married Enid Cooper on July 2,1946 at South Bend, Ind. Mr. Walter was employed at E.W. Bliss, Hastings for 30 years until his retirement in 1981. He was a life member of VFW Post No. 4461 in Lake Odessa, Hastings Moose Lodge No. 628 and attended Faith Bible Church. Surviving are his wife, Enid; one daughter, Mrs. Bob (Margene) Hines of Lansing; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Fred (Geneva) O’Connor of Lake Odessa; two brothers, Bob and Lucille Walter and Fay Walter, both of Lake Odessa; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Dennis in 1947 and one grandson, Scott Hines in 1973. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. Richard Sessink officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Christian School or Lake Odessa VFW Post No. 4461. Hazel J. Gober LAKE ODESSA - Hazel J. Gober, 88, of 1069 Emerson St., Lake Odessa died Friday, April 18,1986 at Grand Rapids Metropolitan Hospital. Mrs. Gober was bom Dec. 7, 1897 at Lake Odessa, the daughter of George and Etta (Dean) Wilson. She attended Center Rural School in Odessa Twp. She married Fred Gober on Aug. 26, 1922. He died May, 1975. Surviving are a daughter,. Mrs. Karl (Ailene) Wheat of Sparta; three grandsons; two great granddaughters; three sisters, Myrtle Thornton of Hastings, Mrs. Fay (Mabel) Studt of Lake Odessa and Pearl Roberts of St. Johns; a brother, Clifford Wilson of Portland; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 21 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. James Hulett of­ ficiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. We will guide, motivate and educate you to help you reach your goal; teaching you permanent Weight Control! _______________ AVERAGE WEIGHT LOSS_________________ LOSE 6-10 lbs, in 2 WEEKS I Linda Tossava from Hastings has lost 191Zz lbs. & 32% inches 19’/j LBS. LIGHTER BEFORE ( Delton Flower Station = We specialize in Wedding & Funeral Work f I1 /3SS\126 E. Orchard - Next to the Post Office SS -DELTON- \ V ’ WF j PHONE... 623-5774 PUBLIC NOTICE To all interested parties. The Hastings City Council will be acting upon the request from Hastings Tavern Cor­ poration for transfer of 1985 Class C license with Dance Permit located at 121 N. Michigan, Hastings, Michigan, Barry County to 1624 S. Hanover, Hastings, Michigan, Barry County,on April 28,1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Phone 945-2468. Sharon Vickery -city Clerk SAMY TOWNSHIP BOARD MINUTES Mealing of April 1. >986 called to order ot 7:30 p.m. by Supervitor Wm. Wooer. Discussed the naming of ond a sign for the park. Discussed Central Dispatch for Hickory Fire Department. Moved, supported ond carried to sign contract with Central Dispalch for the period 4-1-86 to 3-31-87. Moved supported and carried to appoint William Wooer os Sexton for the cemeteries in Borry Township. Moved supported ond carried by roll coll to approve the 1986-87 budget in revenues of $307,691.00 and expenditures in $367,048.79. Moved supported ond carried to pay bills for General Fund $3,730.47 and Police Fund $1,792.57. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Lois Bromley. Cierk (4-24) | A Message from Linde: I've been on many diets, but I always fell off them at my first cravings for sweets. The Diet Center program is lhe only one that I did not have any cravings and I was not hungry. That made it easier to stay on it. I have learned so much about nutrition, and that's what Diet Center is. They are based on sound nutrition and keeping the blood sugar level stable. The nutritious and healthy foods, bought right at lhe grocery store, keep me feeing great all the time. I have learned the importance of changing my eating habits, and I know I must do this lo maintain my new weight. Maintenance is lifetime al Diet Center, where I know I can weigh-in to keep my weight in control. The Diet Center counselors are so nice. They all understand exactly what you are going through, because they have all been through the Diet Center Program and learned to maintain their weight; without their daily help, I would not have made it. They care so much about you. A big thank you. Diet Center counselors. ’ I also want to thank my close friends at H.F. for their support. Thanks, Barb Pam Penny and Van. Most of all, I want to thank my better half for never complaining. ' ’ Linda Tossava - - HOURS Mon.-Fri.7am-6pm Sat. 8am-Noon IQs,, r,DIET [center.. Call and get started today or call for a free, no-obligation consultation - or lust stop by! ' 1615 South Bedford Road, M-37 (next to Cappon Oil) Hastings Ml Phone 948-4033 VISA | MM OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL Phone . 685-6881 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 24,1986— Page 5 Lake OdessaNews: euu5 . Bucklands to observe 50th wedding anniversary Wayne and Mardel Buckland of 255 Filer Rd., Dowling, MI will celebrate their 50th Anniversary with an Open House from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26th at the Masonic Temple M-37. Bedford. The party is being given by their children and families, Gary W. and Mary Buckland and family of Dowling, and Mark and Jane Herbert and family of Lawrenceburg, KY. There are seven grandchildren with one deceased and three great grandchildren. The former M. Marciel Smith and C. Wayne Buckland were married April 25,1936 in Elkhart Ind. and resided in Bellevue before moving to the Dowling area. Wayne was employed at Eaton Mfg. and engaged in farming for several years. He retired from Kelloggs in 1979. Marciel is a graduate from toe Barry County Normal and was a former school teacher in the surrounding area for several years. They have been active in 4-H and extension work. They are both avid golfers and enjoy their winters in Texas and do extensive traveling throughout the year. The Bucklands request that Jiere be no gifts, please. LaBins to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary Evelyn andClarence La Bin of 540 Bar num Road, Middleville wil be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on April 27, 1986. They were married in Marquette, Mi and have lived in Middleville for 33 years. They have four children: Charles of Grand Rapids, Robert, Rose Caton and Joan of Middleville. There are five grandchildren. The children are taking them out to dinner to celebrate their anniversary. Harry and Helen Peacock of Westphali* visited his mother Reine Peacock Saturday evening and they also called on Tom and Lo*5 Peacock. The seven members of the Mary Martha Guild of the St. Edwards Chtrch met at the church and then drove to Ionia for dinner at a restaurant and while there conducted their meeting before leaving far home. Larry and Barbara Bower of Phoenix. Ariz. left for home Tuesday and planned to stopovei at Denver, Phoenix, Colo. They had stopped at Denver enroute here and Barbara went by plane to Texas to visit her brother Ralph Haney and family, who had been ill and hospitalized but was improved. She then joined Larry at Denver for trip here and visited her brother and family the Don Haneys and other relatives and friends. They were here to attend the services of his brother Harold. Michelle O’Conner and Jenny Vollink of Lake Odessa, both students at Lakewood schools and members of the Cadette Girl Scout Troop have been chosen to serve as honor scouts at Mackinac Island. Both are attending monthly sessions for training to learn correct marching, flagwork, history of the Island and other duties as an honor scout. Michelle is the daughter of Michael and Cheryl O’Conner of Goodemoot Road, rural Portland. Jenny’s parents are Bill and Pam Robinson of W. Grand River, Ionia and Larry VoUink of Grand Rapids. Hie Blue Star Mothers held their meetng at Lake Manor Tuesday evening with a potluck supper followed by the business meeting. They also enjoyed games and a social evening. Their next meeting will be Tuesday, May 6 at Lake Manor. The railroad crossing at M-50 and Roberts Road is due for repairs and the Odessa Township Supervisor has been in touch with the railroad to see when work will be done. Funeral services were held in Grand Ledge on April 9 for Harold Bower, age 68, of 3500 Siraken, Lansing. He was a veteran of WWII, a resident of Lansing for the past forty years. He retired from Oldsmobile in 1977 after 32 years of service He was a member of the Quarter Century Club and the UAW. He was the son of Merton and Minerva Bower of Lake Odessa. He is survived by his wife Fern, a daughter Elaine Black of Lansing, his four brothers Maynard and LaVon of Lake Odessa, Lawrence of Phoenix, AZ, Victor of Denver, CO, a sister Madonna Pick of Lakeland, FL. His brother Lawrence and wife Barbara (Haney) returned home on April 15. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society APrU 3with33 present. Reports were g^oe by society representatives to the L.O. ^ntennial committee. The Society is re*P°nsible for commemorative plates, a Pfwted history book for which orders will be in July, and for the time capsule. Ray Zamo of Lansing delighted his audience with his slide show of African wmals in the wild. He enlightened his Jtsteners on many of the socio-economic '«ues involving wild life and the farm °*ners. In South Africa, animals are owned by the property holders so it is in the best interests of the owners to carry out land and herd management to sustain the wildlife and provide hunting opportunities for paying guests, the scenery was beautiful and the Vttied species were interesting to see. Refreshments were served by Mrs. James Brandt and Tom Pickens. Mrs. Irwin Heidrick read a story about a Lake Odessa haunted house which had been discovered in a book in a California library. Some of he audience could recall old tales about the house described. The next meeting will be on May 1 when a genealogist will bring the program on how to start climbing the family tree and also suggestions for the person who has already accumulated information in tracing one's forebears. There will be election of three directors. Rev. Emerson Minor of Plainwell is the interim pastor of Central United Methodist church. His grandfather was a brother of Horace Miner who was a hotel owner and merchant in Bonanza, the forerunner of Lake Odessa, and also in the new village in 1887. Mr. Minor is delighted to locate family traces in the village. One of his sons, Daniel, is married to a daughter of Mrs. Carl Brodbeck of Hastings. The Rev. Minor is the middle of three generations of pastors. The Women’s Fellowship of the Congregational Church met at the church Wednesday and Marilyn Gariinger had the devotions. The theme for the year is "Fruits of the Spirit" and for April, "Faithfulness". This was a work afternoon too to prepare for the spring luncheon, held Saturday with a bake sale included. The May meeting will be a Mother-Daughter Banquet at the church. Jim VanBuren is a new member of the Yager State Wide Real Estate in Lake Odessa. He is a life long resident of the Sunfield area and has been in real estate since 1978. The old bridge over Roberts Road at the east end of Jordan lake it expected to be repaired this year. The work on the bridge will be paid for by the Odessa Township and Ionia County. This bridge is crossed by people living on the south side of the lake and in early years was a road used to enter the Lakeside cemetery from the north. Mike Stuart, custodian at the Clarksville school is retiring and Floyd Hewitt will go lo Clarksville Gary Black will assume the duties as head custodian at the Lakewood and Wes Joppie will take over the duties of Black Ruth Peterman received word of the death of sister-in-law Emma Shade of Remus on Monday. Funeral services were held at the funeral home at Remus. She had been a resident there for many years after her marriage to Earl Shade. She had been in ill health for several years and was over 90 years of age and had lived in her home until a year or more when she was admitted as a patient at a nursing home at Big Rapids and later one at Mt. Pleasant. Other survivors include a sister, two step children Inez Beebe of Branch and Art Shade, rural Grand Rapids, step grand­ children and great grandchildren, another sister-in-law Mildred Shade also of Lake Odessa, and nieces and nephews, and other relatives. Kirk and Joni Lydy of Lake Odessa an­ nounce the birth of their son Jesse Michael bom March 18 who weighed eight pounds, four ounces. Grandparents are Dennis and Barbara Sauers of Lake Odessa, Mike Lydy of Hastings, and Judy Christ of Niles. Great grandparents are Mike and Lois Goodemoot of Lake Odessa and Mr. and Mrs. George Lydy of Hastings. The sooner you the bigger y° u ’ y save SALE " John Deere tractor savings countdown 13 If there ever was a super chance to qet a John Deere 2950 or 3150 Tractor, you're looking at itl Come on out and look at the real thing and discover the tremendous savings you can make. • Interest-free financing’ until January 1, 1987 on new models. (October 1. 1986 on used models). • Discount in lieu of finance waiver on new models. • Very attractive factory discounts passed on to you. 'AvaJaMry ot John Doot* hnoncmg lutyact to •opnxrol ot ctoOi See us right away-the sooner the better THORNARPLE VALLEY (tc. 1690 Bedford Rd.. (M-37) Honing. • 616 945-9526 HURRY-Selected programs expire May 31. 1986 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan will receive sealed blds for the construction of Township Offices and Garage Building until Wednesday, May 14, IBM, 4:00 P.M., Local Tbno, at the Woodland Township Hall, Wood­ land, Michigan 48897. Immediately thereafter, all bids received shall be opened and read aloud. Siples to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Kenyons to observe 40th wedding anniversary The son and family of Gerald and Madeline Siple cordially invite friends and relatives to a celebration in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, May 4, 1906 at the First Congregational Church in Ver­ montville. Best wishes only. Arion and Doris Kenyon celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Monday, April 2L A surprise party was given on Sunday, April 30, by their children for their im­ mediate family and close friends. The proposed work consists of the following: Construction of approximately 2,063 square feet of office and board room space and approximately 3,220 square feet of garage storage space for housing firefighting trucks and equipment. Con­ struction shall Include all materials, labor, super­ vision, Insurance, overhead for a completed facility Including all related site work In accordance with the plans and specifications. DOCUMENTS Construction Plans and Specifications for the project will be on file and available for Inspection at the offices of Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors, Inc., 312 North Street, Mason, Michigan 48854; and the office of F.W. Dodge in Lansing. Copies of these documents may be obtained from the office of Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors, Inc., located at 312 North Street. Mason. Michigan 48854 (517) 676­ 9200 upon payment Of $20.00 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT. MDBOND Each bld proposal shall be accompanied with a bid bond, certified check or cashier s check payable to Wood­ land Township In an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the bid as a guarantee that the bidder shall, within ten (10) days after the award of a contract, execute a contract or agreement and file necessary insurance and other bonds If selected as the accepted bidder. PLYMOUTH CARAVEUE / GET *500 CASH BACK! Or choose 9.9% Annual Percentage Rate Financing! If the selected awardee fails to properly execute the necessary bonds, agreement and Insurance requirement, the bld bond shall be deemed forfeited to the Township as liquidated damages. BID REJECTIONS Hosey-Sa mann announce wedding plans Melvin Donald Hosey of Vermontville wishes to announce the engagement of his daughter, Teresa Marie Hosey to Terry Joseph Samann, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Samann of Vermontville. A May 9 wedding is planned. Potter-Johnston announce engagement Mr and Mra. Jack Potter o( Muskegon announce lhe engagement ot their daughter, Jacqueline Ann. to Jeffery S. Johnston, son of Mr. and Mrs James B. Johnston of Nunica. Jacqueline will be graduating from Michigan State University in June. Jeffery is a graduate of Michigan State University and Is employed at Kelsey Hayes, in Brighton. MI. A March 21.1967 wedding is being planned Mosier-Harris announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Schavey of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tonya Lee Mosier to Larry Jay Harris Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry J. Harris Sr. of Ionia. Tonya is a graduate of Christian Liberty Bible Academy of Illinois. Larry will also be graduating from Christian Liberty Bible Academy in June. Both Tonya and Larry arc employed at Herbruck’s of Saranac, MI. A June 28th wedding is being planned. Woodland Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids received for failure to comply with all requirements of this advertisement notice and lhe Contract Docu­ ments, however, the Township also reserves the right to waive any minor delects at its discretion. Blds shall be held for consideration for a period of time not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of bid open­ ing without increase in cost bld for the project. Further time extension may occur only with mutual agreement by the Township and lhe successful bidder and the Surety Company issuing the bid bond for the successful bidder. The Township also reserves the right to reject any or all blds received which are judged by the Township to not serve lhe best interests of the Township in the conduct of this project. WOODLAND TOWNSHIP Carol Hewitt, Township Clerk --------------------------- Your wedding plans should start at... J-AD GRAPHICS Everything you need in wedding ^supplies... from invitations to candles PUBLISHERS OF THE REMINDER AND HASTINGS BANNER 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings • Ph. 945-9554 CHRYSLER LeBARON GTS PREMIUM / GET $1000 CASH BACK! Or choose 9.9% Annual Percentage Rate Financing! • SUPER SELECTION! • TOP TRADE-IN DOLLARS! • CHRYSLER’S 5/50 PROTECTION PLAN!" • Depending on node! Must l*e Oetv^ry from dealer sloe* f tninctmj svnUWe to Quirted reu.1 buyers through Ovysier Credit Ctxporston Oeitet cortnbuton m* atect hrw pree Other fnanong terms j.ribif Umted t>me otter At* for deu-ts *e krnttc it dealer E«tfudes teases Restrictions KK»i IT’S OUR WAY OF SAYING “THANK YOU VERY MUCH!” Hl’MSNC ™ Shastings^ Plymouth • Chrysler • Plymouth • Dodge 1455 W. State St., Hastings • Call 945-9383 �Page6- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, April 24,1986 From Time to Time ADVERTISEMENT for BID Project: Barry County Medical Caro Facility (Additions and Alterations) Location: Hastings, Michigan by...Esther Walton Due Date: Sealed proposals for the General Contract (in­ cluding Mechanical and Electrical work) will be received at the Board Room of the County Commission, 117 South Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 1:30 pm, local time, Mon­ day, May 5, 1986. Proposals will be publicly opened at that time and read aloud. Plans and Specification*: The drawings and specifications together with all necessary forms and other Contract Documents for Bidders may be ex­ amined at the following places after April 11, 1966: The office of Daverman Associates, Ina, Ar­ chitects and Engineers, 82 Ionia, N.W, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. Bulloers Exchange - Grand Rapids, Lansing and Kalamazoo, Michigan. FW. Dodge corporation - Grand Rapids, Lans­ ing and Kalamazoo, Michigan. Proposal and Guaranty: Each proposal must be accompan­ ied by certified check or Bid Bond by an ap­ proved surety company in an amount not less than 5% of the proposal amount. Price pro­ posal shall be good for a period no less than 90 days from bld date, unless otherwlseooted. The Commission on Aging has tickets available for the "Stars of The Lawrence Welk Show" on May 18. The stars are: Bobbie Burgess and Elaine Iverson, Joe Feeney, Mary Lou Metier, and Henry Questa. The price this year is $9, Including the bus trip and the ticket to lhe Welk Show. The trip participants will leave from the Hastings site at noon and arrive back around 7 to 7:30 p.m. The group invites all to join them for lunch at the Hastings site at 11:15 before you leave. Menu includes: Roast Turkey Loaf-Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Carrots, Bread Dressing, Fresh Grapes and MUk. Reservations for the trip and money should be into the Hastings office by May 9. Call the COA office for reservations: 948-4856 to waive any Irregularities reject any or all blds, or accept any bld when in the opinion of the Owner such action will best serve his interest. Northland Optical Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled Frames Repaired or Replaced Prescription Sunglasses Safety Glasses Contact Lens Supplies — Ask About our Children’s Frame Warranty — Insurance Plans Bine Cross Provider Monday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 1510 North Broadway — Hastings — Call . . . 945-3906 Fl It HoHied trip plnwed for area eMerty Architect: Daverman Associates, Ina 82 Ionia, NW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 616-456-3500 ■ General Office 616-456-3550 - Plan Desk In 1863 Green Street had only 13 homes by M.L. Cook, Banner Sept. 26, 1946 Would you like a verbal picture of Green Street from Church Street west, in 1863? There were then only 13 houses standing on both sides of that thoroughfare west of Church Street. There were 85 in 1946, and 91 in 1986. M.L. Code lived on Green Street for 32 years after his family moved from Prairieville. He started in the village schools in September, 1863. He said he walked that street each way, twice a day until he graduated. "I soon", recalled M.L. Cook, “knew who lived in each house and can recall just bow the houses looked at that time. The home (901 W. Green) where I lived when I began school and for a few years after, was the farthest west on the north side of Green; and the l->use across the street from us was the farthest west on the south side of that street I mention this to show you that I had the opportunity to know Green Street thoroughly west of Church Street, when Hastings was a sprawling village of 800 people, whose only touch with the outside world was the daily stage fronvBattle Creek. Our first home here was just west of the bend in Green Street, where Guy Crooks house now stands (617 W. Green). I had a frontage of 20 rods of Green, and extended to Market Street on the east. West of our house to Roy Fuller’s home (911 W. Green) was uncleared land - covered mostly with small, and a few large oak trees. Across the street from our first home here stood the frame dwelling of James Dunning (614 W. Green). He owned about 40 acres, extending from the Sweezey farm to Green Street. His land fronting on Green Street, had been cleared, but there were no houses on it then, except his own. From the top of the hill back of the cleared land extending to the Sweezey farm was woods, then known as "Dunning's woods." I had seen the trees in those woods fairly alive with passenger pigeons, in the spring and fall, in their yearly migration to and from the pine forest of northern Michigan, where they nested. If you could have seen the immense flocks of these birds, you would never have thought they could become extinct as they have On the next block east to us, Market to Washington, weie only two houses. Harvey Sheldon, (505 W. Green) resided at the earner of Washington and Green. Just west Fix Fix of Sheldon’s was the home of William Henry Harrison Heath (521 W. Green). These were the only two houses on the north side of Green in that block. The two lots nearest Market were vacant. Half of the next block, east of Washington, was a patch of brush and oak grubs. On the other half of that block stood two houses - the home of A.J. Bowne. the banker, at the comer of Green and Park (336W. Green) and north of that the home of Julius Russell (328 W. Green) fronting on Park Street The next block east, Park to Broadway, contained only one house (317 W. Green is now on that site, the present house is a newer one) - usually unoccupied - a delapidated, unpainted shack. It was often the target for stone hurled by the kids on their way to and from school. That shack faced Green Street Only two other house stood on that block then. The home of John Michael and family on the lot occupied by the Floyd Gaskill bouse (actual number not known) and the small home of the Henry Jones family, (301 S. Park) comer of Park and Center where the Tyden home now stands. On the next block east, on the north side of Green, from Broadway to Church, there was only one house fronting on Green. That was the home of Aunt Beckey Goodyear, sister of Henry, William and J5. Goodyear (exact location not known). On the south side of Green beginning at the home of James Dunning, there were no houses between his home and Market Street, east of his home. In the next block east, fronting Green, Market to Washington there were three homes. Fred McNair and his two sisters, both teachers, lived on the southeast corner of Market and Green (538 W. Green). Next east of McNairs was the home of William Jones, the village dentist (526). Next east, fronting Green was ti>e home of Ephraim Parsons family (518). There was then no house at the next corner, Washington and Green. On the next block on the south side of Green, Washington to Park there were no houses on thesouthside of Green. The stately homes of William Hayford and Captain Israel S. Geer stood on the hill top on the south side of that block (Walnut St.), with their large pillars and front perches facing Green. Each owned a half of the block, and “ 'UNSi fiont yards extended from their homes to Green Street. On the next block, Park to Broadway, facing Green there were only two houses: The home of Mason Allen and family at the comer of Green and Park (336 W. Green); and the residence of William Tinkler, near the corner of Broadway and Green (302 bouse now at 320). Mr. Allen owned two lots and Tinkler three fronting on Green Street. The Tinkler home was about where Dr. Keller’s (302) bouse now stands. J.T. Lombard built the house where the Kellers live. Before he did so he moved the Tinkler house to the west limit of the three lots, where it stands now (320). In the next block east, on south side of Green, Broadway to Church Street, there was only one house, the home of R.B. Wrightman (206), hardware merchant, fronting on Green St Alvin Bailey home was at the comer of Walnut and Broadway, but be owned the vacant lots west of the Wrightman property. Every one of the 13 houses I have located on the Green Street in 1863, was enclosed by a picket or board fence, to keep the roving cows of the village from mdestering their gardens or shrubbery. Usually board fences separated lots from each other. Board sidewalks made of clear, white, pine were on both sides of the street. West of Dunning farm, on the south side of Green, was the farm of Fred McNair. The The house where M.L. Cook grew up, located on Green Street land was cleared on that side of the street, to the Rutland town line (Cook Rd.). West of the Cook house (911) on the north side of Green was cleared land, as far as the West Creek woods (now Fish hatchery park). Dr. Upjohn owned the 26 acres west of Cook’s, including the woods, when we came to Hastings. He sold it to Ike Hendershott who, a little latter sold it to Chester and Richard Messer. The Messers gave nearly half of the acreage to the state for the fish hatchery. They also gave the site for Pennock Hospital. They sold the acreage between Roy Fuller's house (911) and the hospital ground to Margaret Bailey, who planned to give it to the Catholic church as the site for an old people’s home, and her will provided con­ siderable sum to endow it The church authorities, evidently did not desire to obligate themselves to build and maintain such a home, so her estate sold the land to Pennock Hospital. At this point in his article M.L. Cook digresses to tell a story about some of the residents. Before we leave the houses on Green Street, one additional bit of knowledge. The I860 map of Barry County shows an insert for the village of Hastings. On this small insert are indication of eleven houses between Market and Chirch. Two bouses art indicated from Market to the now Pennock Hoapitai. Some of these houses have been removed from their original sites, being either tom down or moved. Of the above houses are seven on their original sites and most are extensively rem odeled. The exceptions are 518 W. Green, and 317 W Green, which are presumed to be torn down and 526 W. Green which was moved to Walnut and is now 525 W. Walnut. Now back to M.L. Cook’s story concerning a feud between two Green street neighbors. The grub patch that stood on the west part of the block fronting the north side of Green, between Park and Washington, was cleared and a two story square frame house was built on the Green Street side, by Edwin Rice. When Mr. Greble came here to engage in the hardware business, soon after the Civil War, he purchased the Rice home and built the Rice home and built the wing on the west side. Always his home and grounds were kept in fine condition. He owned two lots on Green Street and two fronting Center. Mr. Bowne owned three lots fronting on Green Street. Up to the time Mr. Bowne built his barn, their relations had apparently been friendly. Mr. Browne placed that structure as close to the Greble property as he could, and a little closer to Green Street than the Greble house so that the barn spoiled the view from that home on the east side. It is safe to guess that Mr. Bowne thought the location of his barn on his own ground was his own business. But Mr. Greble evidently had a widely different view. Barnes then often harbored cows as well as horses. They were apt to be quite “smelly” and prolific breeders of flies. At any rate it was soon evident that the hardware dealer was not pleased with the location of that barn. Any one who knew Mr. Greble would bet, and win everytime, that he would plan something that would even the score. He did. The front porch and street entrance to the Bowne home faced (328 S.) Park Street Across that street, on the corner of Green and Park (333 W. Green) was a vacant lot Mr. Greble bought it His next purchase was a very shabby, unpainted, one story building that then stood on the (now Hastings City Bank lot). Greble needed that to carry out his plan, so he bought it It had been the first school house in Hastings. His next step was to move that old abominable-looking shack to the vacant lot at the comer of Park and Green (333 W. Green) and dump the ancient relic on the ground, with not even a wall under it Everybody laughed, except Mr. Bowne. Not long after that the banke- moved to Grand Rapids, where he had accumulated the controlling interest in the 3rd National Bank, and other properties. There he built a fine looking house where he didn't have to look at Hastings' first school house. Then Mr. Greble built the nice house on the comer lot, Park and Green which is still there. Michigan Week clean-up set for preceding week Hastings city maintenance crews will make it easier for residents to pick up their yards the week preceding Michigan Week by picking up trash and empty burning barrels left at the curb. Trash can include yard trimming and brush but no metal material with the ex­ ception of the barrels, city clerk Sharon Vickey said. Trash must be curbside by 7 a.m. Clean-up Week begins May 12 and runs through May 16. The following week. May 17 through 24, the Hastings Exchange Club will host Michigan Week activities that include a Mayor Ex­ change Day, a community dinner, and a youth activity day. The city will exchange officials with Flat Rock May 18. That night, the Flat Rock mayor will join city officials at a community dinner. Attending will be representatives of the American Association of University Women, the Business and Professional Women, Hastings Women’s Club, the Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, and Exchange Club members. Other members of the community are invited to attend. Cost is 87.50 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce offices, now located at the Community Building at the Fairgrounds. Planned is a meal, music, and en­ tertainment by a local group that includes Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes. Local Insurance Agency ...Require* professional experienced full-time clerical. Send Resume to... Mito. 112, Get the right loan for improving your home, inside and out. I _ , . - „ __ . ——- Friday, April 26, 1985 0:30 p.m. . TALENT SHOW »/, dhU A.,. ■■ r * ..LA Friday Night Special..................................... Crown Amusements V Poy Ono Price • $5.00 to ride oil ridts ot mony times os you like. ’ 6 hours of fun for $5.03 Saturday, April 27, 1985 Master of Cerantonios... Dougina Kclaey. Sat. and Sun. MO u. t. M» P "....................................... 4rU * Craft: Moplewood School Invocation 9:30 a jb. Looking for the library? Then fol­ low this sign- It's the new national library symbol. FDIC Maple Syrup P.O. BOX 188 HASTINGS, Ml 49058 When you're ready to fix up your home, Hastings City Banks has the loan you need. For whatever kind of pro­ ject you have In mind. From paint and paper to com­ plete overhauls, Inside and outside come to Hastings city Bank and talk It over. Getting a loan at city Bank has never been easier. safe and sound banking VERMONTVILLE 12:00 noon *■................ Announc.wlaaar.at Mapla pradact: a»a Faatirai caataat van »a.a~„4am»d.d1Mi..Irrl*.»aPl. 1:00 p.m.. Entertainment fty ”AI’« On* Maa Variety Baad" K ' 2:00 p.m..................................................................Grand Parade ..................................... Scetvllle Clown Band, Clan Erin Bagpipe Band, Talent Winner*, Square Dance Exhibition by Ringo Swings* ............................. Dragon Tractor Pedal Pull 7:30 p.m. Mople Volley H^h School Sunday, April 28, 1985 9:35 a.m........................................................................Greeting* Vermontville Villoge President: Sue Villonuevo President. Syrup Fettivol Associoliont Stanley Trumble President. Chamber ol Commerce: Pot O'Dell 10:30 a. 11:00 a. .......................................Children** Parade .. Presentation of Queen and Court ...........................Talent Winner* on Stag* 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.................... Michigan Fiddlers Association Bock ol Chapel Will servo paacako* 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 10:45 am.............. 1:00 p.i LENDER Arm Wrestling Wood Chopping, Pancake Derby, Egg Toss and Pig Catch The HONS CLUB will be selling chances on o trip to LAS VEGAS. Growing 3:00 p.m.. Solurdoy. April 20 (9111 NISIK Arts A Craft* first Congregalioaol Church Service* ■ �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, April 24,1986- Page 7 Hastings couple enjoys traveling the bingo circuit by Steve Vedder With some people it's almost a religion, like clearing time for jogging or grocery­ shopping only on a Saturday morning. Thousands of people do it three, four times a week, but less than a handful come out winners in the sometimes intense world of bingo. . Neither Ike or Phyl Babcock cf Michigan Ave. in Hastings consider themselves con­ sistent bingo winners, but both claim lugging home sacks full of money isn't the activity's main lure. "Actually you can't go for the money because there are no guarantees," admits the soft-spoken, polite Mrs. Babcock. "If they do go for the money, they're awfully foolish. "I don't go with the prime reason that the world will end if I don't win. Of course, I don't know how others feel when they get disgusted." The Babcocks — actually Mrs. Babcock with her husband in tow — play bingo two, sometimes three nights a week. Mrs. Bab­ cock has played bingo "since its inception, 1 guess," she admits, "probably 10 years for sure." A typical week would be hitting the Democratic night at the Moose as well as Saturday night bingo at St. Rose Church. They've also played in Grand Rapids, Nash­ ville, and an Indian reservation in Mt. Pleasant. The Babcocks have also blotted out cards while on vacation in Las Vegas and Florida. Mrs. Babcock mans anywhere from 16-18 cards per night while Ike plays 12-14 cards. Some bingo fanatics play up to 35 cards at once. "I’d be bored to death if I played any less, " says Mrs. Babcock. "But I couldn't handle 35 cards — that would be nervewracking." The average bingo player might spend $15­ 18 per night. With the Babcocks it's more like 112 per outing. That $12 indudes the much- Ann Landers She’s not the one for Mr. Ed Dear Ann Landers: Please print this for “Ed in Ontario." I’ll bet I come closest to the gal he is looking for, but I’m already taken. Chop wood? Yes, I do. Mow the lawn? Of course. I also fertilize and de-weed it. Paint the house? More than that. I did a lot of the masonry, cabinet wort, flooring and con­ struction. I also did the landscaping. I keep a vegetable garden and can everything I grow. I sew and design my own patterns. I've made the curtains and draperies for our home and they lock as good as any I’ve seen in the stores. I love crafts, including making dolls for little girls, and I'm a nurturing, attentive mother to our three sons. I’m a den mother and active in PTA. In my spare time I paint. I haven’t sold any canvasses because I don't want to. Painting is fun, not a business. I wouldn’t have you on a bet, Mr. Ed. You are looki ng for a woman who will do many of the things I’ve mentioned because you're too cheap to hire help. I do them because it gives me pleasure. My husband is a professional man and a good provider. Before I sign off I should mention that we work out at a spa regularly. I wonder what kind of shape you’re in. Not great. Til bet - FREE CHOICE IN UTAH DEAR UTAH: Never mind about Ed, I’m exhausted just thinking about your litany of activities. I have a hunch you are a Mormon who doesn’t drink or smoke and is in ex­ cellent physical condition. Carry on. Wonder Woman! What a great opportunity to recommend “The Complete Guide to Women's Health" by Dr. Bruce D. Shephard (New American Library $11.95). This book is one of the best in the field. Hotel stationary is OK to take Dear Ann Landen: I have a friend who travels a lot She stays in the fanciest hotels, and 1 mean expensive ones. Mrs. “Q" is a great letter writer and I have received many letters from her, always on stationery she took from hotels. I’d be ashamed to let it be known I stole like that Why would anyone be so stupid? - EXPLANATION WANTED IN LAREDO. TEX. DEAR LAR: Hotel stationery is provided with the hope that guests will usa it AND take it along. It's good advertising It’s when guests help themselves to towels, bath mats; ' shower curtains, pictures, pillows, bed­ spreads, coffee pots and TV sets that the hotel get testy. Sister-In law shows concern Dear Ann Landers: When my husband had open heart surgery, it was a terrific strain on the family. Thank God he recuperated beautifully and is just fine now. But one nottoo-bright sister-in-law phoned me every night of the 29 days he was in the hospital to ask how her brother was. My smart sister-in-law did the right thing. She got her brother’s phone number and also the name of his day. nurse. She called the hospital every morning. Then she called the rest of the family (including this dumb cluck) and gave them the update. After I dragged myself home from the hospital at 9 pm., I'd fall in bed and the phone would ring. It was the idiot who already knew how her brother was, but she called anyway. How do you account for such irrational behavior? - A.G. IN GA. DEAR A.G.: Granted, yoir sister-in-law was compulsive about calling, but no doubt she was deeply concerned and felt better after she talked to you. Your hostility sounds deep-rooted and is probably related to something that happened long before your husband became ill. Retract your daws, Sis. They could be dangerous. Girlfriends welcome for lunch Dear Ann Landen: My busband and I, happily married for 26 years, are now having heated arguments about a subject that calls for a referee. Will you serve? Our 26-year-old, attractive and delightful son has an excellent job and lives 150 miles away. Last year his college sweetheart decided to marry someone else. That’s when "Bill’s” behavior changed. Six weeks after hfa great disappointment, Bill asked if be could bring a woman home for lhe weekend. We said, “Or course." I prepared two bedrooms. We paid no at­ tention to who was sleeping where, but the following morning when I went to bring Bill his coffee I was astonished to find the woman in bed next to him, wearing nothing but a smile. He asked, nonchalantly, "How about a second cig), Mom?” as he handed l*er the coffee I had brought for him. My husband was in the kitchen at the time so I asked him to carry up the second cup, explaining I was too embarrassed to wit­ ness that scene again. My husband called me “unrealistic" and “hypocritical" and reminded me that we had slept together before we were married. (True, but were engaged for two years.) Three weeks later Bill phoned and asked if he could bring another woman home for the weekend. Wishing to avoid a confrontation I said, "Fine." Again I prepared two bedrooms and only one was used. (I served no morning coffee that time.) Four weeks later he brought yet another woman for the weekend. They shared the same bed. At this writing Bill has slept with eight women under our roof. (He has never brought the same one twice.) I am appalled at his promiscuity and feel he is violating our home. My husband insists a 26-year-old need not be concerned about his mother's ap­ proval on matters of this nature and that he has a right to do his own thing. Your opinion is wanted - MACOMB. ILL. DEAR MACOMB: I agree, a 26-year-old should be permitted to do his own thing, but be shouldn't assume it is OK to do it in the home of his parents. If Bill wants to shack up with eight dif­ ferent women in a single year, that’s his business, but if you find his behavior of­ fensive you should tell him that he and his companions are welcome for lunch and-or dinner but they will have to sleep somewhere else. Bigamist deserves the book’ Dear Ann Landers: I thought bigamy was against the law, but now that it has happened to me I find nobody cares. My husband left me when I was 7 months pregnant. I had to make it on my own and It wasn’t easy. I tried to take him to court for child support several times but he was too slippery. I would have divorced him but I didn’t have the money. I learned he moved to another state and married. The marriage took place in 1976. Since we were never divorced I couldn't figure out how he got away with it. I asked my nephew (a law student) and he said I can’t take him to court unless he and his second wife move back to Arizona. Is this true? If so, what kind of country is this anyway?- WRONGED IN YUMA DEAR YUMA: Don’t blame the country Your nephew is flunking his course. If you can’t pay a lawyer who has graduated and passed the bar, go to Legal Aid (check the phone book) and throw the book at the scoundrel. He is guilty of bigamy - in every state in the union Is pot a drug? Can LSD, PP, cocaine and pills open new worlds for you? Stop guessing. Get the facts in Ann Landers' all-new booklet, "The Low down on Dope." For each booklet ordered, send $2, plus a long, self­ addressed stamped envelope (39 cents postate) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11996, Chicago, Illinois, 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEW AMERICA SYN­ DICATE Former local grad receives Adrian award Thirty-four Adrian College un­ dergraduates including a 1982 Hastings grad, received academic awards at the college's Honors Banquet held on campus Friday, April 11. The Honors Banquet is held each spring to recognize the achievements of the college's most outstanding students. Following entertainment by the Adrian College Mime Troupe, Sanford J. Linden, president of Linden Home Health Care, Inc., delivered the keynote address. A 1970 graduate of Adrian College, Linden shared his memories of the college and looked with lhe students toward the future. Nicole Schaefer was the recipient of the Outstanding Senior in Psychology Award, presented in recognition of scholarship, research and significant contributions to the department and the science of psychology. A 1982 graduate of Hastings High School, Nicole is the daughter of Randall and Judith Schaefer of West Green Street in Hastings. BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES BILLBOARDS MOST POPULAR VIDEO CASSETTES Phyl Babcock readies her bingo "equipment" in preparation of a night out. Phyl and her husband Ike play two to three nights of bingo per week. Hastings doctor volunteers service in third world country Dr. Brian Swanton, an emergency Many of his patients suffered from illnesses medicine physician in Hastings, recently aggravated by inadequate nutrition and poor returned from a month of voluntary service sanitation. at a mission hopsital in Africa. World Medical Mission, which is based in He volunteered through World Medical Boone, N.C., places Christian physicians in short-term service in Third World mission Mission, an evangelical organization which sent him to Tenwek Hospital located near hospitals. Volunteers _____ generally .pay___ their Bomet, Kenya. Dr Swanton,* wife, Nancy, • own travel expenses; World Medical Mission accompanied him. --- --- with .. all -- arrangements. -■ assists Franklin While oversees. Dr. Swanton sup­ Graham, son of evangelist Billy Graham, is plemented the work of the hospital’s president of the organization. missionary physicians and national staff. Retailing or advertising sales exper­ ience preferable. Must live in south­ ern Kent/northwest Barry County area. Established company expan­ ding staff. Lots of growth potential. Send resume to: advertising manager j-Ad Graphics, Inc. RO. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 *• The Associated Press (c). All rights reserved. •• The following are the most popular video cassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard maions, Inc. Reprinted with permission. (Thom-EMI) 8. ‘‘The Goonies" (Warner) 9. ‘‘Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (Warner) 10. “The Best of John Belushi" (Warner) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS< 1. “Return of the Jedi" (CBS-Fox) 2. “Silverado" (RCA-Columbia) 3. “Prizzi's Honor" (Vestron) 4. “The Goonies" (Warner) 5. “Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (Warner) 6. “Rambo: First Blood Part II" (Thom-EMI) 7. “National Lampoon's European Vacation " (Warner) _____ 8. “Mask" (MCA) 9. ‘‘Commando" (CBS-Fox) 10. ‘‘St. Elmo’s Fire" (RCA-Columbia) VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. “Jane Fonda's New Workout (Kari-Lorimar) 2. *‘Return of the Jedi" (CBS-Fox) 3. “Bev?rly Hills Cop" (Paramount) 4. ‘'Pinocchio" (Disney) 5. “Jane Fonda’s Workout" (Karl-Lori mar) 6. ‘'Commando" (CBS-Fox) 7. '‘Rambo: First Blood Part II" Music Center 130 West State Street, Hastings Legal Notices STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86 19454-SE Estate of AAAXINE P. MILLS. Deceased. Social Security No. 366-10-6729. IO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest In the estate may bo barred or affected by this TAKE NOTICE: On May 12. courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a petition of Michael Dennis Mills requesting that Michoel Dennis Mills be appointed Personal Mills Estate who lived at 5247 Osborne Rood. Delton Michigan ond requesting olso that the heirs ot low ol said deceased be determined. Creditors ore notified that copies of oil claims ogoinst rhe Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both to the Court on or before July 28. 1986. Notice is further given assigned to entitled persons appearing ol record. April IB. 1986 MICHAEL DENNIS MILLS By: Richord H. Show Address of Personal Representative Hostings, Michigan 49058 Richord H. Show (P20304) Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw & Fisher 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 616 945-3495 (4-24) Advertising Salesperson — WANTED — sought-after specials and admittance card. Mrs. Babcock says her bingo success goes in streaks. One of her hotest streaks came two years ago when she collected $350 in Grand Rapids. $450 at St. Rose and $90 at the Hastings Moose — all in the span of a single week. She says such streaks are way beyond the “rare" category. "You like to win, naturally, and I’m (airly lucky. But I'm not a big winner, I go in slumps." she says. "You hit highs and lows and some people never win. I’ve been on a streak lately. Ike admits the activity can be extremely frustrating, particularly when the one number that is needed to complete a bingo is never called. Ike remembers the time, (or instance, he needed a G-60 to win a $490 jack­ pot, had 4-5 numbers slip past, and finally O62 won the jackpot (or someone else. "I don't detest bingo," says Ike, who ad­ mits he doesn't enjoy it as much as his wife. "But I get aggravated if you sit there and need one number and they never call it" "I mean if you wait 4-5 numbers and they call a number below, that's bad luck. Tough," says Mrs. Babcock. "I supose there are people who get mad, but not me. After all, nobody forced me to play. "Some people are just very lucky. I’ve played with people who always win, but that's all luck. Most people are like me, they go for the fun of it” The Babcocks claim the wide bingo circuit is as much a social happening as anything. Because both of them are now retired, bingo night becomes a chance to get out and see friends. "It's a social event sure," says Ike. "You sit with your own group and the ladies like to sit together and chat.” The Babcocks say they never miss the call for "early bird bingo" at St. Rose. After all, it’s one more chance to play the game. Says Mrs. Babcock, “No, I don’t want to miss out on any of it" CITY OF HASTINGS SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK • MAY 12-16,1986* The City of Hastings will be picking up yard debris and empty burning barrels only, during the week of Moy 12-16, 1986. Material should be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Only yard trimming and brush will be accepted. NO METALS...except empty burning barrels. This will be our only clean up this year. Sharon Vickery City Clerk SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD — APRIL 14, 1986 — Meeting colled to order 7:30 P.M. • Pledge to Flag. All Board Members present os well as 23 Citizens. Approved minutes of March 10. 1986 Meeting. Received reports from Trea­ surer. Zoning Administrator. BPH Fire Deportment. BPOH Ambulance Department and Read correspondence from H.E. "Hal" Davis-promotional functions-service organizations; Charter Twp. of Bedford-H.B. 5152 Subidivision Control ActMeeting Tuesday. April 15. 1986. 7:00 P.M. Approved payment of billsUnanimous roll call vole. Read notification from DNRapplication tor Nicholas LeepDenied. Pelitions-lock of signatures (only 37%) for tentative assessment district established. Read letter from Berry County Health Dep t. - Sanitary & Nui­ sance Codes. Heard problem of Lammers Rd. • withdrew previous bid approved 2/10 86 and approved second bid-work out agreement for driveway culverts. Opened Bids lor new town­ ship hall-bld awarded to Rex Hook Construction of Delton567.570.00. Approved removing workers comp insurance for Transfer Station due to coverage by Hos­ tings Sonitory Service. Approved two years for Aug­ ust Primary Ballot Question. Approved purchase of pump for Township Park. Accepted recommendation of Planning Commission-approved foe increases - effective 6/! /86. Read annual report of certification-Borry County Road Com- cation-Gurd Rd. 0.25 mi. N. of Drake Rd. to Dead End • Poved Rood Program for 1986 dis­ cussed. Adopted 1986-87 Budgets in­ cluding Federal Revenue Shor­ ing. Approved 1986-87 Budgets Twp. gronts-BPH Fire $16.971.28. Central Dispatch $3,068.48: BPOH Ambulance $7.5)3.70; Del­ ton District Library $3,350 00approved quarterly payments. Adjourned of 9:50 P,M. Shirley R Cose. Oerk Attested to by: Supervisor Richard Baker (4-24) HOURS: 9 to 5:30 Monday thru Satuday, Open Wednesday and Friday til 8 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made In the conditions of a certain mortgage made the 24 th day of July. I960. executed by STANLEY E. MIDLING ond AAARY L. MIDLING, husband ond wife, as mortgagors, to WHITCOMB AND KEUER MORTGAGE CO.. INC. of South Bend. Indiana, as mortgagee, ond assigned to ■FIRST BANK < TRUST COMPANY OF SOUTH BEND and now known astings Javings & Doan gw, ond recorded in the Office being recorded in the Office of at the dote of this notice Thirtyfive Thousand Four Hundred Seven ond 52/100 ($35,407.52) Dollars for principal and inter- instituted to recover lhe debt. by sc-d mortgage, and the power of sale in soid mortgage con­ tained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Friday. Moy 9. 1986. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, ot the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, that being lhe place for holding the Circuit Court for the County ol Barry, there will be offered for sale ond sold to lhe highest bidder, ot public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying lhe amounts due and un­ paid upon soid mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon ot eleven and one-haH (11 '/> %) Per­ cent per annum, together with the legal costs and charges ol sole, including the attorney fees as provided by low In said mortgage, the lands and pre­ mises in said mortgage men­ tioned and described as follows, to-wil: Lots 26. 34 ond the North halt of Lot 35 of the Replol of Lot 19. Upson's Resort, according to lhe recorded plot thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plots on Page 84. Barry County records. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Dated April 7. 19B6 of Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw & Fisher Attorneys for Hostings City Bank 607 North Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 (5-8) Hastings, Michigan "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! Barry County. Michigan, on July 28, 1980. in Liber 245 on County. Michigan, on October 9. 1980. on which mortgage there is 136 E. State Street “TO KTTER SEJM YOU” WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: • Statement Savings | 1. Prestige Card - Emergency Cash • Passbook Savings “Day in...day out interest on both Passbook and Statement Savings." • Certificate Savings • Long Term Investment Accounts SAVINGS INSURED UP ■ TO ’100,000" • • • • • • • • Home Mortgage Loans Home Improvement Loan Money Orders Travelers Checks Contract Servicing Notary Service Direct Deposit of Social Security Checks Automatic Transfer of Funds: 1. Loan Payments 2. Transfer of Funds from Checking to Savngs or Loan Account “Truly where you save does make a difference” TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU WITH DRIVE-IN FACILITIES! LAKE ODESSA OFFICE OPEN Mondoy Tuesday ond Wednesday 9 a m Thursday to4 30p.m Fndoy9om -to 5- 30pm and Saturday 9 o m to 12 noon MAIN OFFICE AND DRIVE-IN locotedot 136 E . Stole St . Host mgs OPEN Mon thru Thun 9 lo 4 30 p m Phone 945-9561 Phone 374-8849 ISLIC �Pages- TheHastingsBanner- Thursday, April24,1986 Harper Creek hands Hastings, 2-1 defeat The Twin Valley softball race has jumped back and forth between Harper Creek and Hastings the last 2 seasons with several memorable clashes taking place. Tuesday night the two rivals locked horns in yet another classic with Harper Creek pushing across a run in the bottom of the ninth to edge the Saxons 2-1. The game was the Twin Valley opener for both schools and drops Hastings* record to 2-2 overall. Last year the two teams split a pair of games with Harper Creek winning 8-5 early in the year in Hastings with the Saxons coming back to nip lhe Beavers 2-1 in 11 innings on the road. Two years ago the teams also split their two games with Hastings losing a bitter 12 inning ballgame. On Tuesday, Harper Creek took a 1-0 lead into the fourth when with 2 out, Sandy Dunn doubled and came home on a single by Amy Atkinson and an error on the Beaver rightfielder. The score stayed 1-1 until the ninth when a walk, a single and a sacrifice bunt handed Harper Creek the 2-1 win. Dunn went the distance on the mound for Hastings giving up 6 hits and 3 walks. She struck out 3. Hastings had only 6 hits in the game in­ cluding 2 by Suzie Carlson, and one each by Saxons slip past Harper Creek in baseball opener Hastings bunched 2 walks, 2 singles and 2 wild pitches together to score 4 runs in the sixth inning and hung on to beat Harper Creek 7-5 Tuesday night. Trailing 5-3 entering the sixth, Mike Davis walked, Dan Ferris singled and Steve Hayes walked to load the bases. Mark Wilson then layed down a perfect bunt scoring 1 run and keeping the bases loaded. Two straight wild pitches scored then scored Ferris and Hayes and Mike Karpinski's single scored Wilson to up the lead to the final 7-5. Hayes started for the Saxons and lasted 2 inni ngs before giving up 5 runs on 2 hits and 7 walks. He struck out 2 before giving way to Karpinski in the third. Karpinski worked three and a third innings allowing 5 hits and 4 walks but no runs. Chad Casey struck out the last 2 batters in the sixth to preserve the win. >Karpinski drove in the first Hastings run in the first with a single and the Saxons added a second run in the second inning on a bunt and an error. Harper Creek scored single runs in the first and second and then jumped into a 5-2 lead with 3 runs in the third. Ferris' rbi double in the fourth accounted for Hastings' other run. Ferris finished with a pair of hits. Hastings with its second straight win, is now 3-4 overall and 1-0 in the Twin Valley. Ten run inning carries J Vs to win Hastings sent 13 men to the plate and scored 10 runs in the third inning to beat Delton in its baseball opener last week, 13-6. Ahead only 2-1 after 2 innings, the Saxons erupted for 10 runs to lead 12-1. Jack Hobert went the first 5 innings allowing 4 hits, 2 earned runs and 3 walks. He struck out 11. Kent Gee worked the last 2 innings. Gee and Jamie Strohm led the offense with 2 singles each while Lee Nichols and Hobert added doubles with Nichols driving in 3 runs. Vai Dakin. Kim Tebo. Dunn and Atkinson. Saxon coach Judy Anderson admits her team hasn’t been swinging the most potent of bats lately. “No. we haven’t been swinging too good,” she said. ’’But we were a little more aggressive against Harper Creek." Twice the Saxons had runners on third with 2 out — in the fourth and then again in the eighth — but failed to score. by Steve Vedder offices asking for compensation, but as yet has received no satisfaction. Tack says his answers only refer him to other state and local officials, none of whom have been able to solve the problem of either warding off the deer from his 160-acre farm or bestow Tack with financial compensation. "I've had this problem for a number of years," says Tack, whose farm is his sole source of income, "but the last two years its gotten out of hand." Tack says he’s tried pratically every method the DNR has suggested in keeping the deer away from the crops from chemical repellents to bars of soap, but the deer still eat the corn and ruin the trees by chewing the bark. The DNR also suggested using an electric fence or planting the crops closer to the house, but Tack rejected those plans as •Oh no. we're not out of things,'' she said “I was pleased with how we played Our defense did well and this was probably our best all around game of lhe year " ( Sports" Hastings Thinclads drop pair of meets to Harper Creek, Sturgis Harper Creek and Sturgis kept the Hastings track team winless this spring with wins Tuesday night. The Beavers knocked off the Saxons 72-65 while the Trojans won The Saxons are now 0-3 overall and 0-2 in the Twin Valley. Hastings had only 5 first against the Beavers Including Troy Dal man in the no hurdles, Mike Stout in the discus, Wayne Oom In the 1600 meters, Mark Schaubel in the 800 meter, and Mike Brown in the high jump. Against Sturgis, Hastings got firsts from Brown in the long jump, and 400 dash the 3200 meter relay team of Fabrico Cordova, Chuck Robinson, Oom and Schaubel, Schaubel in lhe 000 meter, and Oom in the 3200 meter run Coach Paul Fulmer said his young team despite the losses. Is showing Improvement' ' It was a close meet all the way with Harper Creek.'' he said "We has a few bad breaks like getting beat by a half inch in the long jump and some bad handoffs in the sprint relays. "We've had our strong points this year in the long jump, high jump, 1600 relay, 3200 relay and distances We are young and inexperienced, but we’re improving.** Hastings Relays this Saturday The 49th Hastings Relays, the oldest relays of its kind in the state, will be held this Saturday, April 26 in Hastings. Field events begin at 10 a.m. with running events com­ mencing at 12:30 p.m. Participating teams include Allegan, Charlotte, Delton, Dowagiac, Eaton Rapids^ Local man wants compensation or solution to damage by deer Despite calls of assistance to three area senators and state representatives, the governor’s office and numerous Department of Natural Resources officials, Leon Tack is running out of patience — not to mention sweet corn, field corn and various fruit trees. A steadily increasing deer herd in southern lower Michigan has caused Tack, of 10800 Banfield Rd., what he estimates is $2,000 worth of damage to his com crop and cherry, peach, apple and English walnut trees over the last two years. Tack, who claims the DNR is purposely trying to increase the deer held in his area, has fired off letteia »n U.S. Rep. Howard Wolpe, State Rep. Robert Bender, State Sen. Jack Welborn as well as Governor James Blanchard and the heads of several DNR The loss doesn’t automatically cancel the chances of the Saxon.’ chances (or a third Twin Valley title in a years Anderson said lhe league champ will still probably have 2-3 Gull Lake, Harper Creek, Lakeview, Lakewood, Lowell, Plainwell, Sturgis and Three Rivers. ' So far this season the Hastings boys track team is 0-3 in duals after losses to Harper Creek and Sturgis on Tuesday. The girls team is 0-1. Admission to the relays is $2 for the day. Golf team finishes 2nd in Jamboree The Hastings golf team finished second behind Marshall in the first Twin Valley golf jamboree of the season on Tuesday night Amy Andrus led the Saxons wilth a 51. 010000010202530102310201000001000001780030 Sign-up now for •Muscle Hustle' Once again the cannon will be starting the annual Pennock Hospital, "Muscle Hustle", 10k, 5k run and two mile Health Walk through the beautiful countryside of Barry County. This event will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17 at Johnsons Field, Hastings. Entry fee for runners is $8 and for walkers $2. Classic Race Management of Grand Rapids will be working side by side with Pennock Hospital volunteer? and the Fitness Center to conduct a more professional event this year. (Finish line will be computertized by them also.) The Muscle Hustle will culminate Hospital Week and all proceeds will be given to the Pennock Hospital Electric Bed Fund. Colorful race T-shirts will be given to all registered runners and refreshments will also be available. Hastings’ Matt DeCamp returns a serve against Sturgis In the Trojans’ 7-0 conquest of the Saxons Tuesday night. Powerful Sturgis blanks Saxon netters, 7-0 Powerful Sturgis, gunning for its 25th straight Twin Valley tennis title, had little trouble in blanking Hastings 7-0 Tuesday night. The Trojans won every set in both singles and doubles. Matt DeCamp lost at No. 1 singles 6-1, 6-2, Tim Hubert lost at No. 2 6-0,6-1, Craig Weller lost at No. 3 6-0, 6-2 and Dave Byrne lost at No. 4 64), 6-1. The three doubles team also lost including Todd Havey-Jeff Rodenbeck 6-2, 6-4, Dave Vaughn-Andy Mogg 6-0, 6-2 and Eric Anderson-Marz Zimmerman 6-4, 6-1. Hastings is now 1-3 overall and 0-3 in the Twin Valley. Mid-Michigan Karate Championships to be held this Saturday at high school The spring Mid-Michigan Open Karate Championships will be held April 26 from noon to 4 p.m. at Hastings High School. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with the entry fee for one event $12 and for two and three events $17. Admission to the championships are $4 for adults and $2 for children. The event is directed by Steve Echtinaw and hosted by the Hastings Karate Club. In sparring, in black belt there will be light, mid, and heavy weight classes; in brown and red, green and white belt there will be light and heavy categories; in the juniors there will be advanced and novice classes; in pee wee there will be advanced and novice; a mini-pee wee class; and a Ginzo Division for fighters 35 years and older. In forms, there will be black belt, red and brown, green, white, juniors, pee wee, minipee wee and Gihzo forms. There will also be weapons competition. Saxon JV softball team drops two of three Harper Creek, which had beat the Hastings jayvee team 30-1 a year ago, pushed across a run in the bottom of the seventh to defeat the junior Saxons 6-5 Tuesday night. The Beavers took advantage of 2 Hastings errors to defeat Dawn Eaton, who went the distance for Hastings. Diane Dykstra led the Hastings offense with 2 hits. In last weekend's Hastings Invitational, the Saxons beat Middleville 164, but lost to Jackson Northwest 6-4 in the title game. Kim McDonald pitched both games for the Saxons. Dykstra had 4 hits in the tournament and Shelly Converse added 3. Hastings Mens Softball seeks scorekeeper The Hastings Mens Softball League is seeking a scorekeeper for the 1986 season to work on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights. The paid position will be responsible for keeping an official scorebook, home run records and game results to the media. Anyone interested should call Jack Reynolds at 945-4394 Words for the Ys Counselor in Training - Any person who is 15-16 years of age and who would like to become a counselor or a playground supervisor in the YMCA Youth Council Programs in the future, should consider enrolling in the counselor in training program this spring. The purpose of the CIT program is to train young men and women the leadership and campcraft skills they will need to become future staff members. The program is a balance between talking and doing, theory and practice, work and play. Completing the program does not guarantee that the participant will become a counselor however the training and the experiences they receive will give the camp an evaluation tool of how well they would do as a Jr. Counselor or as a Playground Supervisor. The program will meet on Mondays from 3:45-5:00, and on Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m from May 12 till June 4. The cost for the program is $130. Anyone interested in par­ ticipating in this program should see Mr. Storms in the YMCA office for a detailed brochure. Leo Tack of Banfield displays much of the damage done at his farm by feeding deer. Tack has talked to DNR officials as well as three area politi­ cians trying to either solve the problem or receive compensation. Manitou Island and Sailing Trips - The YMCA has two special programs designed for teens this summer. The first is a week long trip to Manitou Island and the second is sailing camp on Torch Lake near Traverse City. The week long expeditions are open to boys and girls ages 13-14. Participants will cook their own food, live in tents, and play an important part in the development of the programs. Each trip has a limited enrollment, so preregistration is required. Campers interested in participating should call the YMCA at 9454574, and a brochure will be mailed to you. The cost for each trip is $130. The Manitou trip is run July 21-25, and the sailing trip from June 30-July 4. Tumbling - The YMCA will be holding its final tumbling class of the school year. The five week program will begin May 2 and continue every Friday until May 30. The program is held in the Northeastern Gym, and is open to boys and girls in develop­ mental kindergarten through first grade. Beginners meet from 3-3:45, advanced beginners from 3:454:30, and intermediates from 4:30-5:15. Each class has a limited number, and preregistration is required. The cost for the five week program is $6.50. To register send your childs name, phone, and a check to: 520E. Francis, Hastings. For more information, call the YMCA at 9454574, or Jan Cummins at 963-1760. Youth Softball - Starting the week of May 5, lhe YMCA and Youth Council will be starting its spring softball program for boys and girls. Girls in the 3-6th grade will meet on Tuesdays, boys in the 54 grade on Wed­ nesdays, and boys in the 34 grade on Thursdays. The programs are held at the Hastings Jr. High, from 3:154:15. There is no preregistration for this activity, and there is no charge, thanks to the Hastings Com­ munity Fund and the Hastings City Schools. Players should bring their own baseball­ softball gloves. For more information, call the YMCA at 9454574. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! April 24 April 24 April 24 April 24 April 26 April 28 April 29 April 29 April 29 April 30 BASEBALL at Lakeview SOFTBALL at Lakeview TENNIS Marshall......... GOLF at Ionia............. ” TRACK Hastings Relays GOLF at Lakeview....... TENNIS at Lakeview.... BASEBALL at Marshall ’ SOFTBALL at Marshall. TRACK at Coldwater . 5:00 p.m. .5:00 p.m. . 4:30 p.m. . 4:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. ■ 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. • 5:00 p.m. . 5:00 p.m. • 4:30 p.m. �Delton millage, milla8e m the 'n "esp°nte 10 citizens’ proposal. M, h. Called “* move potent ally disruptive and divisive cam­ paign. Forater, who is a candidate seeking a school board seat in the June election, disputed information in the board s statement. She said the board has created the situation “by ignoring what people have been telling them over many years." In the statement, lhe board said It "had previously determined that 23.1 mills were needed to operate the school district s educational program efficiently and in the best interests of the students and the com­ munity. That determination was not made lightly or without careful and systematic consideration of the needs of the total educational program.” Forster said the citizens’ group proposed the lower millage rate of 21.5 mills after analyzing the school's budget and reviewing "millage rate papers McBeth drew up" and information presented at a March 10 board meeting. "...It is very obvious they don’t need all the money (they’re asking for),” she said. The main purpose for proposing the lower millage rate, she said, is that "we wanted something that could pass...so they can't use students as hostages and threaten to close the schools'* if the higher millage would be rejected. Forster was referring to 1984 school millage proposals that failed and school officials had said at that time that if the millage wasn't ultimately approved the school wouldn't have enough funds to stay open. " Forster said the 21.5 mills is the "bare” amount of money the school needs and would not provide for "increased salaries they want to have...” She said about 19-persons, in three days, helped circulate the petitions for a lower millage rate. About 25-citizens had input in the plan, Forster said. In its April 21 statement, the Delton board said it "has reason to believe that the continued from page 1 ‘Citizen's Operating Millage Proposition' petition drive was undertaken by officers of the so-called ‘Delton Kellogg Save Our Schools” Committee It is ironic that the effett of their campaign could be to ‘savage’ not ‘save’ our schools. If, indeed, their ob­ jective is to ‘save our schools,’ then their support for the continuation of the 23.1 mill level is called for, not their opposition. “A reduced millage would jeopardize the significant improvements made during recent years," the board said. Disputing that statement, Forster claims the group’s mission is indeed to ‘save’ the schools by insuring that it has 'basic millage needs' and 'less likely' to be in a position of having to close The board’s statement also said: "Your board has never refused to consider reasonable proposals for cutting costs or to implement such proposals when justified. The proposed reductions, however, were found to be neither reasonable nor justified." "There’s no truth to that statement,” Forster remarked. She claims the school has "hired more and more people” while student population on campus has declined. She also commented that the citizens' group proposed a one-year levy of millage to “line-up millage with the expiration of (employee) contracts," calling it “good business.” Concerning the citizens proposal to ear­ mark 1.5 mills for transportation purposes, McBeth remarked that transportation was really a non-issue. Dr. Sanders had also previously said that the board had no plans to eliminate transportation. However, Forster said the transportation allotment was the group's way of protecting student needs if the school should have financially hard times. The Delton board said it "believes that the continuation of the existing millage rate is essential and is in the best interest of the children and the community. Your board further believes that the school district’s need for 23.1 mills can be objectively demonstrated.” Bowling Scores: Wed. P.M. Bowling League Art Meade87-41 Mace Pharmacy75-53 Lifestyle*..66-62 M & Ms.65-63 Hair Cora Cantor65-63 Handy’s Shirt*63'4-64% Alllent Auoc.62-66 Nashville Locker62-66 G.llon* Const60-68 Varney's Stable59-69 Walton** Inc.................................................................56-72 Avenue Pub......................................................47'4-80% HIGH GAMES AND SERIES... V. Service 189-518: M. Snyder 201-512; K. Becker 188-504; J. Gardnar 193-498: S. Pennington 186-494; B. Whlticar 182-485; O. Gillon* 184-484; M. Haywood 177-475; L. Yoder 180-475; D. Murphy 179-467; M. Dull 176-463; 8. Minor 170-462; L. Stamm 169-454; M. Lyttle 157-435; V. Peabody 182; P. Castleberry 164; M. Brimmer 158; V. Utter 154; 8. Handy 152; C. Trumbull 139. CONVERTED SPLITS... N. Hummel 2-7-10. Teri Burch hod a tieplodder 122-123-124. Andru*75%-52% Hosting* Automatic Heating69%-58% Hosting* Bowl...69-59 Hotting* Mutual67% -60% Bum* Refrigeration66%-61% Fun Time Gal*59-65 Mini Champ*59-69 Shamrock58-66 MC Sporting Goods..58-70 JIM Service55-73 HIGH GAMES... D. Greenfield 175; K. Forman 172; P. Wright 179; S. Keeler 162; L. Kelley 137; M. Belton 165; P. Arendt 167; W. Barker 153; M. Ben­ nett 192; D. Cole 134; C. Jenkin* 148; Nancy LaJoye 179: D. Smith 179; B. Bowman 167; D. Burns 155. HIGH SERIES... S. Colo 234-521; C. Allen 174-441; D. Staines 164-448; K. Faul 183-436; B. Steele 197-485; P. Guy 178-452: P. Guy 169-473; M. Haywood 200-531; B. Hathaway 182-519; D. Kelley 193-554; G. Purdum 181-533; G. Wilson 159-422; P. Lake 181-593; B. Kruko 180-428; K. Thomas 187-509; J. Hurless 159-461; F. DeLoct 172-420. Tues. Mixed Thur.. A.M. Keeler* Apt*78 Lilly* Alley..73 Mode O Day..67% Hummer*66 GUI ion* Const66 Provincial No. 161 % Ruts'* Galt59% Provincial No. 259 Irene'* Beauty Shop56% Slow Poke*J3 Bosley*J% Shier*43% GOOD GAMES... V. Service 192; D. Schroll 159; L. Stamm 159; M. Snyder 175; S. Mogg 173; S. Johnson 171; M Stelnbrecker 147; S. Montague 148; C. Hawkins 153; D. Keeler 166; T. Joppie 154. HIGH SHIES AND GAMES... S. VanDenBurg 202-574; S. VanDenBurg 198-565; C. Stuart 204-517; O. Gillon* 205-531; B. Moody 234-552; J. McKeough 176-473; K. Wyermon 137-382: L. Johnson 142-404. v Legal Notice APRIL 8. 1986 • FIRST DAY — FORENOON The regular meeting ol the Barry County Board ol Commissioner* wa* called to order on Tuesday. April 8. 1986. at 9:30 a.m. by Chairperson Carolyn Coleman. Roll call wa* taken. Six (6) member* were present: McKelvey; Williamson; Coleman; Hoare; Kiel; and. Landon. One (1) member absent; Dean. At the beginning of the meeting all present stead and pledged allegiance to the flag. Moved by Hoare. support by Williamson to excuse Commissioner Dean from today's meeting. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by McKelvey to approve the mi rates of the March 25. 1986 meet­ ing as corrected. Motion carried. (Correction to first page, eighth paragraph, to read: Moved by Hoare. supper! by Kiel that the minutes of the Barry County Tiansit be approved and placed on file and also the February expenditures, in the amount of $17.<’78.67, along with the salary sche­ dule. be approved.) Various correspondence was read by Chair­ person Coleman. Limited public comment was called for with no response. Reports wsru heard from various committee chairpersons. Moved by McKelvey and supported by Landon to approve the following bills: Miscellaneous claims • 524.041.40; Abstract - $122.15 from Ab­ stract Fund; Law Library - 5134.75 from the Law Library Fund; and. Solid Waste - $111.00 from Solid Waste Funds. Roll call was token- Six (6) yeas; McKelvey: Williamson; Coleman; Hoare; Kiel; ond. Landon. Ore (1) member absent; Dean. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by McKelvey and supported by Kiel to approve the Commissioners payroll in the amount of $4 539.32. Motion corned by unanimous roll C°Moved by McKelvey ond supported by London to .rnnsfer budgeted monies from the Generol Fund «Toilows: Health Department - $52,000; and. Chorlton Pork ■ $10 000. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey ond supported by Landon to moke the fol.owing adjustments to the Generol indaer os recommended by the auditors: Correct baloncw tallowr >’«- VM-19: County board pays tribute to deceased Mid-Counties chief A special tribute to the late John M. Martinoff, director of Mid Counties Em­ ployment and Training Consortium, was adopted Tuesday by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Martinoff "will long be remembered for his outstanding contributions to the Com­ prehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) and the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) programs administered by the consortium," the tribute said. Noting that Martinoff "will be greatly missed." county commissioners praised him for "dedicated, long time leadership and his exceptional knowledge of the needs of our communities” which provided county citizens with employment and training services since 1978, when the county joined with the Calhoun County Employment and Training Administration to form the Mid Counties consortium. School, con’t Thursday Twister* Four D's & J39-21 Hasting* Fiber Glos*„.35-25 Formula Realty32-28 Skedgell Well Drilling32-28 Lewi* RealtyJI-29 Hallifox Snowplowing.29-31 Woodland Sale*29-31 Mo th'* Refrigherotion26 34 Riverbend Travel26 34 Moore Sole*21-39 HIGH GAMES AND SERIES MEN... J. Warren 192-514; D. Hoffman 192; D. Keast 200; D. Ruthruff 221-532; P. Scobey 218-563; D. Wilcox 196-514; J. Harris 191-519. HIGH GAMES AND SERIES WOMEN ... N. Eaton 189-525; J. Madden 185; P. Warren 134; D. Sinclair 203-489; D. Hoffman 173-458; I. Ruthuff 166; D. Castelein 200-535; B. Wilkin* 212-506; V. Longford 144-384. .- Likewise, Forster said she believes the citizens' lower millage rate is in the best interest of the children and community too. The board's statement is signed by all seven board members. However, board treasurer Dorothy Kettle said Wednesday that she wished she had not signed the written statement expressing the board's position on millage needs. Kettle explained that she feels her signature on the statement is misleading because when the board actually voted to set the millage request levy of 23.1 mills on March 10, she was the only member who voted against it. On April 14, when the board voted to adopt the formal ballot proposition, Kettle said she did vote affirmatively just for "agreeing to the fact that (the majority of) the board had passed iL" She said she is opposed to the 23.1 rate and “if my name could be taken off (the statement), I would not want it on.” The board has scheduled the first of a planned series of public hearings on Monday, May 5 1979 • $1,494.22; 1980 - $5,856.16; 1981 - $30,174.65: 1982 - $76,121.61; 1983 - $606,169.60; 1984 • $1,401,945.89. Roll call was token. Six (6) yeas: Landon; McKelvey: Williamson; Coleman: Hoare; and. Kiel. One member absent: Dean. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel ond supported by Williamson to approve a six month step raise. TOPS 05. $12,453 annually, $5.’8 hourly, effective April 10. 1986. Io Carrie Hoffman, Probate Court. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel and supported by Williamson to allow the Prosecutor to fill the vacancy of Legal Secretary thot will occur in her office effective May 2.1986. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel and supported by Hoare that the Prosecutor be allowed to fill lhe vacancy of Law Intern in her office effective May 1, 1986. Motion carried. The Annual Report of the Cooperative Extension office was presented by Jon Hartough. Other mem­ bers of the Cooperative Extension team also re­ ported on the specific programs for which they ore responsible. Moved by London and supported by Hoare that the County enter into on agreement with Thorn­ apple Valley Equipment Company to trode the lawn tractors at the Court House and Sheriff's Depart­ ment. at a cost of $3,350 this year, and to trode them each year ot a cost of $250-5350 each, under normal use. The trode is to include tractors and mowers only. Monies ore to come from lhe Capitol Improvement Fund. Motion carried. Nominations were called for lor the three year term on the Zoning Board of Appeals. There being no further nominations, it was moved by Kiel ond supported by Landon to appoint Richard Scott lo the Zoning Board of Appeal* for a three year term. Motion carried. The following names were placed in nomination for the County Compensation Committee by Com­ missioner Hoare: Albert Bell; James Fisher; and. Larry Raffler. Further nominations ond appoint­ ments at the next meeting. Moved by Landon ond support by McKelvey to file all correspondence and reports. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel ond supported by Landon to ad|ourn to April 22. 1986. or the call of the Chair. Motion carried. Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson Norval E. Thaler. Clerk (4-24) said. The consultant, however, found that it could be restored, brought up to code and made barrier free. The committee also recommended that the board not invest "too much money" in the district's bus garage, but instead build a separate pole building for bus maintenance. This would accomodate higher flashing lights that are expected to be required on buses and also allow the buses to be jacked up for maintenance, rather than having mechanics crawl under them. Finally, Shaw said that the committee felt it should be kept in existence to review the progress of the maintenance program once a year. Speaking for Daverman Associates, William Vanderbout said that he, too, thought at first that the Annex "needs im­ mediate demolition." However after in­ spection, the firm found that the building is essentially well-constructed. He noted that the Annex is the only building where they did not find evidence of leaks. Renovation of the building would create eight classrooms at a cost of $40 per square foot compared to a new building which would cost $60 to $65 per square foot, Vanderbout said. He said that the classrooms being created in the junior high school would cost only $25 per square foot. Vanderbout said that the idea of creating classrooms in the maintenance area at the junior high school was rejected because of the difficulty of making them barrier free and the lack of windows. "We felt that it would be hard to do,” the consultant said. Creating the 12 classrooms in the library­ study hall area would require three posts in the “East Gym,” ending its use for basketball, he noted. Other methods for supporting the structure could be designed, he said, but the posts would be less costly. Discussing the bus garage, Vanderbout agreed that as little as possible should be spent on the structure, “just enough to keep it from falling down. “It is built very cheaply and not very well," he said. Responding to a question from board member Dr. William Baxter about the need for adding elevators to the Annex and the junior high, Vanderbout said that if work is done over 25 percent of an area in a building, the building must be brought up to today's codes. Speaking later, Schoessel said that the administration has been aware of the need for more classroom space at the elementary level. "One of the ideas kicked around has been to move the sixth grade into the junior high, using the middle school concept," he said. He said that the administration knows that something is going to have to be done because there is not enough space at the elementary level for next year. “We’re looking at moving some classes to the junior high and the Annex for now," he said. Schoessel added that the state is giving incentive money for reducing classroom sizes. Last year, money was available for kindergarten and first grade and this year the program has been extended lo second grade, he said. He said that this would require extra space if the district wants the money. The board takes the position, Schoessel continued, that"if we can, we’ll use existing facilities rather than build." Members of the Building and Maintenance Advisory Committee are Shaw, Earl Cooklin, Dr. Lynn McConnell, John Johnston, Art Allen, David Kruko, William Kruko, Barbara Schneider, Gordon Endsley, Ran Prucha, Betty Johnson, Mark Feldpausch, Jack Lambka, Al Francik and Ted Dalman. School will file claim against state The Hastings Board of Education, Mon“y. authorized the law firm of Thrun, Maatsch and Nordberg, P.C. to file a claim a8ainst the State of Michigan for "past underfunding of mandated programs." Superintendent Carl Schoessel said that toe action is being taken because of recent state Supreme Court decisions in regard to toe Headlee Amendment. The amendment to toe state constitution passed in 1978 requires toat the state not reduce the percentage of funding provided for "mandated programs." Schoessel said special education and drivers training programs are mandated by toe state. He said that some information he had received estimated that the state may owe *400 million to schools because of reductions in the percentage of funding for mandated Programs. "The law firm represents many districts thoughout the state," he said. “They recommended that all districts file claims." It will cost Hastings $50 to file a claim, he Mid. The district will be billed for any legal woifc particular to Hastings and will share the cost of work done for all districts. "We can withdraw at any point in time," he said. At Monday’s meeting, the board also authorized the purchase of 200 band uniforms from the NiCSiNGER Uniform Co., Inc. of Neosho, Miss, for $56,564.33. The firm sub­ mitted the lowest of five bids and offered a five percent cash discount for payment in advance. Board member Larry Haywood said that he had inspected the samples sent by the company and was impressed by the quality. The board also accepted a $10,000 donation from the Band Boosters toward the purchase of the uniforms. Sexual assault defendant, not guilty A Hastings man accused of sexually assaulting a then-five-year-old girl has been found not guilty by a Barry County jury. Steven L. VanDiver, 27, of 1837 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings, was acquitted of first degree criminal sexual conduct charges after a twoday jury trial this week. VanDiver was accused of engaging in sexual penetration with the girl in July of 1985. In other action, the board also accepted the retirements of Jean Endsley, a first grade teacher at Pleasantview School, after 20 years, and Mary Ruth Loughrin, 3 reading teacher at Southeastern School, after ten years. It also received notification of the resignation of Joy McNabb, who had been on unpaid leave of absence, and lhe return of Bev Siekman from unpaid leave of absence to an elementary teaching assignment. Cynthia Robbe was appointed as the assistant track coach at the junior high. A budget amendment raised the 1985-86 revenue by $23,790 to $9,333,386 due to receiving grants for gifted and talented program funds and Adult Education Job Club funds. Expenditures were raised by $62,756 to $9,349,112 due to expenses associated with the "School Safety Program” grant and the Job Club, the purchase of additional in­ structional supplies and library books, and the installation of a new boiler at Nor­ theastern School. Schoessel explained that to meet the deficit created by the change, $15,726 would have to be taken from the fund balance, which now stands at $703,307. He said that the new boiler at Northeastern was installed on an emergency basis at the beginning of the year at a cost of $19,500. He said they hoped to make up that amount in the budget by cutting back in other areas, but that wasn't possible. Schoessel added, however, that he an­ ticipated replacing the money taken from the fund balance before the end of the budget year. The board accepted a gift of $1,750 from the Central School Parent-Teacher Organization to purchase a spiral slide for the school’s playground. The board approved changes in the junior high "Program of Studies" pertaining to modifying the 7th grade vocal music and "Skills for Adolescence" courses; adding a speech course for 7th graders; changing the 8th grade courses of literature skills, in­ dustrial arts, family matters, computers, and science; and adding courses in theater arts, journalism, and introduction to foreign language for 8th graders. Legal Notice o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court­ house in the City of Hostings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or ven­ due. for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amounts due and un­ paid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon ot at thirteen and three-quarters (13%%) percent per annum, to­ gether with the legal costs ond charges of sale, including lhe attorney fees os provided by low in soid mortgage, the lands and premises In soid mortgage mentioned and described as follows, to-wit: A parcel of land described as 83/100 ($37,473.83) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit thot part of the Soutwest frac­ or proceeding at law or in tional % of Section 33. Town 2 equity having been instituted to North. Range 9 West, described recover the debt, or any port of as: From an iron stake on th* the debt, secured by said shore of Wall Lake marking the mortgage, and the power of sale Northwest corner of Pottawa­ in said mortgage contained tomie Park, running South 82% having become operative by degrees West 100 feel. South 75 degrees West 100 feet and South reason of such default. Notice is hereby given thot 71% degrees West 100 feet ■on Friday. May 9. 1986. at 2:00 along lhe shore of th* Lake for the place of beginning, thence NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURESALE Default having been mode in 1*-e condition* of a certain mort­ gage mode the 14th day of July, 1980 executed by DALE A. BOE RSAAA and NANCY L. BOERSAAA, husband ond wife, a* mortgagors, to THE HASTINGS CITY BANK, a Michigan Banking corporation, doing business at Hastings. Michigan, as mortga­ gee. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on July 23, 1980. in Liber 245 on Pages 871. 872. 873. and 374. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice Thirty-seven Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-three and along the shore of the lake run­ ning South 71% degrees West 40 feet, thence South 18% de­ grees East 134% feet, thence North 73% degrees East 28 feet, thence North 15% degrees West 136% feet to the beginning. ALSO a parcel described as: run­ ning from lhe Southwest corner of Pottawatomie Park South 73 degrees 45 minutes West 266 feet for the place of beginning, thence South 73 degrees 45 min­ utes West 35 feet, thence South 16 degrees 15 minutes East 105 fe«t. thence North 73 degrees 45 minutes East 35 feet, thence North 16 dogroes 15 minutes West 105 feet to the place of beginning. Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan. The length of the redemption period under - M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.t. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Doted: April 10. 1986 Richard J. 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She has earned a reputa­ tion as a highly respected source of con­ temporary advice and a barometer of society's changing viewpoints and mores. Subscribe Today! Only $4 «■ OO per year in J. Barry County MAIL THIS COUPON TODAY... I I | Send my subscription | NAME ____________________________ | ADDRESS | CITY -------------------------------------------------- STATE ZIP Enclosed is my payment for: ( I $11.00 Barry County $14.50 Other Areas $9.00 Students (9 Months) $13.00 Surrounding Counties Allegan. Calhoun. Eaton, lonlo. Kolomano. Kent) OR CALL ... 948-8051 FOR MORE INFORMATION! P.O. Box B, Hastings, Michigan 49058 I I I �Page 10- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 24.1986 Millage proposal for county parks approved by commissioners for August ballot Voters in Barry County will be asked in August to approve a .25 (one-quarter) mill tax increase to fund Charlton Park and other parks in the county. After a request from the county parks and recreation commission, the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted 6-1 to agree to ask the county clerk to certify the millage proposal question for inclusion on the August 5 primary ballot. William Maybe of Delton, a member of the parks board, spoke on behalf of the millage question at Tuesday's county board meeting and said the oroposal would generate bet­ ween $112,000 and $115,000 in its first year. The ballot proposal asks for the one-quarter mil) to be levied for five years, from 1987­ 1991. Maybe noted that available funds to operate Charlton Park have been "less than sufficient over the last several years." He said the county’s financial appropriation to the parks has decreased every year in recent years and there is “ no reasonable ex­ pectation to hope it will increase." Charlton Park's current $147,000 budget includes $46,000 of revenue from the county. The perks board currently operates Charlton Park and last year was given control of the 4-H Camp at Algonquin Lake. At its April 9 meeting the parks board adopted a resolution explaining the need for the millage, stating: "it La in the best in­ terests of the citizens...to continue the maintenance and operation of Charlton Park and...to engage in long-term planning, for the acquisition, maintenance and operation of future county parks. Maybe told the board that Charlton Park itself is a significant county asset in the areas of education, economic development, historical worth and monetary value. Paul Kiel, the only commissioner to vote against the millage proposal, told the board that “I’m not opposed to it being on the ballot, but I have to vote no when we’ve got the Commission on Aging in the same (financial) situation (of needing more funds)." Noting that there are about 7,200 county residents over age 60, Kiel said, "I could agree to it if we added a quarter mill for the Commission on Aging. “I’d rather have a 75-year-old (person) survive rather than an old plow at Charlton Park," he said. Commissioners Ted McKelvey and Board County’s overall equalized value increases 3.3 percent The overall equalized value of Barry County’s real and personal property in­ creased by 3J percent over last year, ac­ cording to the 1986 county equalization report. The report, accepted Tuesday by a 6-1 vote of the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners, tallies the total equalized value at $460,853,295 up from last year’s $445,925,564. (The report was accepted subject to clerical or mathematical errors which can be changed by approval of the board’s central services committee). Commissioner Paul Kiel voted against ac­ cepting the report Irving Township Supervisor Leslie Raber attended the meeting to express disagreement with the figures attributed to his township which he felt were too high. Equalization Director John Ainslie told the board a significant aspect of the report "is that we still have growth in the county." Through observation, Ainslie said his department has seen sales double in Yankee Springs and Thornapple townships. In a telephone conversation Wednesday, Ainslie said that lower interest rates and an influx of persons wanting to move from metropolitan areas probably attributed to the increased sales in those two townships. Johnstown and Prairieville townships have also experienced increased sales. And although there is new construction in the county it is not a significant amount, he said. SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES' FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings. Ml 49058 Calculators Cash Registers Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement •Life Home Auto • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE.ot 945-3412 REAL ESTAVE Our 46th Year MILLER REALESTATE Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. Hastings (616) 945-5182 REALTOR Class of ’44 members sought The Hastings High School Class of 1941 is having its 45th reunion this spring and has four class members it cannot locate addresses for. If you have any information that would be helpful in locating the following people, please contact Mrs. Pearl Stutz, 831 N. Hanover, Hastings, Mi. 49058 (or phone 616-945-9449.) They are Lorren Abbott, Gertrude Hayton, Margaret Hopkins and Felicia (Thompson) Pearron. County coordinator, con’t honors. She earned a bachelor of science degree in medical technology from Michigan State University, graduating with honors. As purchasing manager for Kalamazoo County, a post she has held since July 1981, Peterson’s responsibilities have included purchasing supplies and services, serving as minority business liaison, and working with contract compliance, the general fund, public safety and airport capital budgets. She has also served as building authority administrator for Kalamazoo County in her current position and has had responsibilities for fixed asset inventory control and vehicle insurance. On her resume, Peterson said her major accomplishments as purchasing manager for Kalamazoo County have included a revision of a purchasing policy and procedures manual; initiation of a project to look at a county-wide records management system; and the conception and followthrough on a building authority for financing multiple construction policies. She noted that her idea was the first time that concept had been used in Michigan. Prior to working for Kalamazoo County, Peterson was the assistant to the city manager of Springfield, Mi. from April 1978 to July 1981. She also spent several months in 1978 as a management intern in the Battle Creek city manager's office and worked for a short time as graduate assistant in the office of Alumni Affairs and Developr. mt at WMU in 1977. From 1978-72, Peterson was consultant to the laboratory procedures division of the Upjohn Company. Soviet war veterans stop at Delton High on tour .. . " custom („ to share th. the hr.nd bread.” Later, the group addressed members of the junior and senior classes, stressing the desire for peace between the two countries. "We want the Coviet children and the American children to live in peace,” noted Maj. Gen. Gazlinski through his interpreter. The Russians then ate lunch with the students in the cafeteria and departed. . Students from Gordon Christensen’s government classes hosted some very special guests at Delton-Kellogg High School Wednesday — a group of Russia’s most famed war veterans. A committee of Russians from the Delegation of Soviet War Veterans visited Delton-Kellogg High School at Christensen’s request Their visit to Delton is part of sixday tour in the United States to com­ memorate the meeting of American and Russian soldiers at Torgau on the Elbe River on April 25, 1945 during World War n. Delton was the only public school to be visited by the Russians during their travels Prior to stopping at Delton for the two hour visit of the school, the eight Russians had visited Cleveland, Detroit and Lansing. From Delton, they went on to Kalamazoo, witha final destinationof Chicago on April 25 before returning home. Upon arriving at the Barry County high school, Christensen’s students, including student board president KeUy Clark, gave the visitors a proper Russian greeting by offering them each a piece of round pumpernickle bread and salt. "That type of greeting is similar to the giving of flowers in this country,” said D-K Assistant Principal Camille Sanders. "It’s a Lesick said that the hospital did not know what the condition of the man was at the time he left the hospital and were afraid be might present a threat to himself or others. Whiskey tracked the man from the hosital across neighboring Fish Hatchery Park to the marsh area near Big Wheel, where he was apprehended by police and returned to the hospital. The man was treated for lacerations at Pennock and then referred for further treatment to Borgess Hospital, hospital personnel said. •Cflunky rOtWMI MOW COUNTRY FOLK ART -SHOW ft SALE­ May 2,3,4 Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 LAS VEGAS NIGHT! 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Ml 49058 Journeyman tool and die maker needed for an industrial firm. Applicant must be previously qualified. Salary commensurate with UAW contract. Complete fringe package with ad­ vancement opportunities. SEND RESUME OR APPLY AT THE... 1981 DODGE OMNI - 024 Auto, am-fm sterdo, $1,700. 9459402. $500.00 airconditioner Agent — TOOL and DIE MAKER — 1975 BUICK LIMITED FOR SALE: 945-3931. 9408 Wilton S.W. BYRON CENTER. Ml PROCEEDS FOR HAU BARRY CLEANERS Grand Rapids in the Grand Center. 1-196 to Ottawa Ave. exit 77C S. to Lyon St. W. 1 block, next to Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. The leading Folk Art Show in the country with 130 artisan* from 23 states bringing handcrafted repro­ ductions & country heirlooms of the future, a* seen in Country Living. Frl. eve 6 pm-9pm. Admission $5. Sal. t Sun. 10am-5pm. Adm. $3. All country decorating needs for sole. AUTOMOTIVE _ Off" (616) 948-8488 Home: (517) 852-1978 « SOU Slate Farm q mere fsrrr Barwoton AKC REGISTERED COCKER SPANIEL PUPPIES, black and buff, males and /emales, $125 each. 945-9274. TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR SALE: 28 ft travel trailer with back bedroom and air conditioner, $4000 or best offer. 623-2103 Delton. WANTED TO RENT WANTED TO RENT: By an employed 25 year female, 1 bedroom from MayDecember, Hastings area. Attending KCC. Phone 374­ 7085 mornings. WANT TO RENT: large cottage. Gun Lake, mont of July. Phone 964-1972 Battle Creek. (4-29) Personnel Dept., Hastings Mfg. Co. 325 N. Hanover Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 - An Equal Opportunity Employer- HASTINGS BOARD of EDUCATION APRIL 21. 1986 The regulor meeting of the Board of Education wa* called to order by D. Hoekstra, President on Monday. April 21. 1986, at 7:30 p.m. Member* present: A. .-v'.-.slie, W. Baxter, P. Endsley. L. Haywood. D. Hoekstra. J. Toburen, and G. Wibalda. Members absent: None. It was moved by G. Wibalda and supported by W. Baxter that the minutes of the regular mon­ thly meeting of March 17.1986 be approved and placed on file. Mo­ tion carried. It wo* moved by W. Baxter and supported by J. Toburen that the minutes of the special conference meeting (closed session) of March 17, 1986 bo approved and placed on filo. Motion carried. It was moved by J. Toburen ond supported by L. Haywood that the minutes of the special mooting of March 27.1986 bo ap­ proved and placed on filo. Motion carried. It was moved by G. Wibalda ond supported by W. Baxter that the Combined Financial State­ ment (General Fund. Debt Retire­ ment Funds, and Construction Fund), as ol March 31. 1986, be approved and placed on file. Mo­ tion carried. It was moved by J. Toburen and supported by L. Haywood that the Trust and Agency Fund report as of March 31, 1986. be approved and placed on filo. Mo­ tion carried. It was moved by W. Baxter ond. supported by A. Ainslie that the Student Services Fund report as of March 31. 1986, bo approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by P. Endsley and supported by J. Toburen that the Monthly Budget report as of March 31.1986, be approved and placed on filo. Motion carried. It was moved by G. Wibalda and supported by W. Baxter thot the Quortei ly Budget report os of March 31.1986, be approved ond placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by W. Baxter and supported by A. Ainslie that the Investments report as of March 31. 1986, be approved and plocea on file. Motion carried. It was moved by J. Toburen and supported by L. Haywood that the April paid bills be ap­ proved and that the unpaid bills be approved and placed on file. On roll call the vote stood all ayes. Motion carried. It was moved by G. Wibalda ond supported by W. Baxter that the Board of Education accept the personnel report for April, 1966 os submitted. On roll call the vote stood all ayes. Motion carried. It was moved by W. Baxter and supported by G. Wibalda thot the Board of Education approve Gonoral Appropriations Ad Amend­ ment No. 4 to the General Oper­ ating Fund as submitted. On roll call the vote stood all ayes. Mo­ tion carried. It was moved by J. Toburen ond supported by A. Ainslie that the Board of Education adopt a resolution authorizing the low firm of Thran. Moatsch and Nordberg. P.C. to file a claim for past underfunding of mandated pro­ grams against the State of Mich­ igan an its behalf. On roll call the vote stood all ayes. Motion carried. It wa* moved by W. Baxter and supported by L. Haywood that the Board of Education confirm the decision of the Finance Com­ mittee to award the contract for the purchase of 200 bond uni­ forms to the NiSCINGER Uniform Co., Inc. of Neosho, Missouri for a price of $56,564.33. which was the low bld. On roll call the vote stood all ayes. Motion carried. It was moved by L. Haywood and supported by J. Toburen that the Board of Education accept, | More news every week! Nr LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING MIDDLEVILLE ■ Mrs. Letha L. Reynolds. 88, of Middleville, died Tuesday, April 22. 1986, at York, PA. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Rev. Richard F. Sessink will officiate with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Family visitation will be Friday, from 2 to FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1 bedroom apartment. $275. 795-9525. FOR SALE: 1979 Mobile Home in excellent condition. Phone 852-9739. GAMBRIEL ROOF POLE BARN (hip roof style), four side overhang, 12x10 and 36” entrance doors, choice of 12 colors in siding, roofing and trim. 24x32x17 $5980.00, 30X40X19 $7980.00 erected. Call "Jim” at Pioneer Pole Building 800-292-0615. (4-30) FOR SALE: Milk cooler and compressor, also Farm Machinery which is in good condition, phone 891-8760. (5­ 1) IM’s OF ROLLS of carpet A No-wax vinyl on sale at Wright-Way Carpet’s Warehouse. Ionia 616-527­ 2546. (5-1) WANTED: someone with spray rig to spray weed control on 40 acres. 795-9525 Middleville. R(Al [ST ATT THORNAPPLE LAKE - with access. Charming two bedroom cottage thats certain to gratify, large living room with tasteful birch paneling extending into the hallway. A modern kitchen and bath com­ bination to provide all the amenities of the city. Outside beautiful oak trees offer ample shade from the sun. Priced to sell quickly - call Arthur A. Fabbro. 616-453­ 9795 or T.R.C. Inc. Realty 616-774-2912. NOTICES -ROSS WITH CHRIS! June 21 - Germany, Austria,. Switzerland. July 5 England, Ireland, Scotland. July 21 - Denmark, Sweden, Norway. August 4 - France, Switzerland. Price: From $1669 Detroit. Includes flight, 2 meals daily, 1st class hotels. 517-453-2202. 7369 Berne Rd., Pigeon, MI 48755. EXCELLENT INCOME tor part-time home assembly work. For infor. call 312-741­ 8400 Ext. 1677. DOZENS OF ROLLS & colors of artificial grass on sale at Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse, Ionia. 616-527­ 2540. (5-1) BUSINESS SERVICES HEEP WANTED HALF PRICE! Flashing arrow signs $299! Lighted, non-arrow, $279! Nonlighted $229! Free letters! Only few left. See locally. 1(800)423­ 0163, anytime. (4-24) NEEDED: 25 homemakers to work from home earn $50 to $75. Call 517-852-1642 Nashville. (5-1) Piano For Sale Wanted: Responsible party to assume small monthly payments on spinet-console piano. Can be seen locally, Write: (include phone number) Credit Manager, P.O. Box 520, Beckemeyer, IL 62219. (5-8) BAY POINTE RESTAURANT _ is — now — accepting applications for full lime employment - office girl: must have typing skills. Waitress: salad prep person, bus person, dish washers. APP*> in person 11 a.m. to 4 p m Tuesday p.m Tuesday thru thru Friday. Friday LET US FLOOR YOU WITH AGENTS LOOKING for our sale prices on carpet & people to work in T.V. No-wax vinyl... Wright-Way commercials. For infor cali Carpet Warehouse... Ionia... (602 ) 837-3401 Ext 1568 ( 4­ 616-527-2540. (5-1) 24) JANITORIAL SERVICE CO. is looking for experienced SCHOOLS ALMOST OUT- mana«er fo5 Kepl County Babysitting in my country aref.’ *Pust knowledge home between Middleville ina,,Phases of housekeeping . . anriand be nu-iilnklft f— for —____ available some and Caledonia. 795-9732. (4­ weekends. Call 616-243-7334 22)____ Grand Rapids for apWORK ________ _ .pointment.. (5-1) „ W ANTED: x Responsible person who has . recently moved into area 5E^P WANTED: Asphalt seeks office position Pav*ng need a roller Secretarial-Word Processing °P®‘ator- a raker and small and Computer Data Base ®rader operator minimum 2 experience References £?IL*xperiencc’ phone 616available. Flexible hours 795 7803 or 616-891-9239. (5-1) desirable. Phone 795-3583 or A NEW PARTY PLAN: Now 7957985. (4-17) hiring Supervisors in your JOBS WANTED —----------- with opprBdation, the gift of $10,000 from the Ho»ting» Band Boosters to be used in the pur­ chase of 200 new uniforms for the Hastings High School Band. On roll call the vote stood all ayes. Motion carried. It was moved by G. Wibalda ond supported by L. Haywood that the Board of Education ac­ cept. with appreciation, the gift of approximately $1,750 from the Central School Parent-Teocher Organization to be used to pur­ chase a spiral slide for the school's playground. On roll call the vote stood all ayes. Motion carried. it was moved by P. Endsley and supported by G. Wibalda that the Board of Education adopt the textbooks which were presented to the Board for its consideration on March 17, 1986. On roll call the vote stood all ayes. Motion carried. It was moved by W. Baxter and supported by A. Ainslie that the Board of Education approve the proposed changes in the Junior High School's "Program of Stud­ ies” which were submitted to the Board on March 17,1986. On roll call the vote stood all ayes. Mo­ tion carried. • It was moved by J. Toburen and supported by G. Wibalda that the Board of Education adopt the policy titled "TRAVEL STUDY" (designated by the code IGCB), which ws presented to the Board for review on March 17, 1986. Motion carried. It was moved by W. Baxter and supported by L. Haywood that the Board of Education adopt a Resolution for a General Operat­ ing Millage Renewal Proposition to be placed on the ballot for the Annual School Election that will be conducted on June 9.1986. On roll call the vote stood all ayes. Motion carried. It was moved by D. Hoekstra and supported by J. Toburen that the Board of Education be ad­ journed. Motion carried. 1 WANTED MOBHT HOMES Deputy’s dog tracks wandering patient A sheriffs department tracking dog was able to locate a Pennock Hospital emergency room patient who walked away from the hospital last Wednesday night while being treated for unknown injuries. Whiskey, a German Shepard tracking dog belonging to deputy Michael Lesick, was called in to assist police in finding the man, who was discovered in the marsh area near Big Wheel shortly after he left the hospital around 7 p.m. Hospital personnel had just had time to insert an “IV" tube in the man when he fled, Lesick saiG. Letha L Reynolds about lhe possibility of having a "total county allocation" on the ballot for designated purposes ir other groups need funds, but no further discussion was held on that suggestion. Coleman, who also served on the parks board for several years, commented that Charlton Park is "a cash starved operation It's been hard to keep things going (there) even with a great deal of pubhc sup­ port... We've got a good staff that works long hours. andCharltonPark desperately needs a curator.” ' She also noted that Charlton Park "brings other people’s dollars into the county." Chairman Carolyn Coleman pointed out that other groups, such as the county commission on aging, could present proposals for millage requests to appear on the ballot if they desired. "Charlton Park should not be penalized because the other groups have not brought proposals (to the board),” said Coleman. By putting the parks millage on the ballot. Commissioner Rae M. Hoare said "it will give people the opportunity to say, *do we want to support it or not?' We’ll never know unless it goes on the ballot” Commissioner Cathy Williamson agreed (hat voters should decide and also wondered 4 and 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Mrs. Reynolds was born December 14,1897 in Michigan, the daughter nf Clarence and _enore (O’Halloran) Jannon. She was married to Douglas Reynolds, who died July 28, 1970. Mrs. Reynolds and her husband owned and operated a restaurant in Mid­ dleville for many years and also owned and operated a Pleasant Point Restaurant on the comer of M-43 and M-37 in Hastings for several years. Mrs. Reynolds is survived by her children. Jack Reynolds of Middleville and and Don and Sally Rubb of Glen Rock, PA; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. area. Hire and train HANDYMAN V*-------- demonstrators from home WORK WANTED: Carpentry n five months a year, no repairs, plumbing repairs, selling, no investment. 3 day painting, yard work, roofing. training provided. Call for 830 Gregg St., Nashville, 852­ local interview. 3.3-257-0669 9537 evenings, (tfn) (5-1) WRIGHT-WAY CARPET’S WAREHOUSE Is a football field long, 60’ wide and bursting at the seams with sale prices on carpet A no­ wax vinyl. Phone 616-527­ 2540 Ionia. (5-1) VOICE AND PIANO LESSONS: Janet Richards. Lessons at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hastings. Phone 616-349-2351. (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician, assistant. Call 945-9888. (tfn) TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Weekly, semi­ weekly, monthly. We do homes, offices and windows. All workers are bonded. 945­ 9448. (tfn) CEMENT WORK: Polebarn floors, basement floors, driveways. Free estimates. Chuck Purdum. 616-945-4631 (5-27) CARD Of THANKS CARD OF THANKS Special thank you to Dr. Atkinson and his offices and nurses and nurses in in­ tensive care and third floor And friends for cards I received. And thanks to our family and the Presbyterian Church. ’ Chester Arehart and Cecil � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-05-01.pdf 740d7507b1b560b5e97141a784cc897f PDF Text Text .■I Two-mile relay team undefeated NEWS ...wrap If Jlthodist minister Hone of oldest fli >• Page 10 Guardian Angels patrol here Page 12 Pagel Fatal accident ‘alcohol related* A 35-year-ola Woodland man was kilted last Saturday night when his pick-up truck left the road and struck a tree on Center Road. Police say the death was alcohol-related. Donald L. Quist, of 7665 Coats Grove Rd., was pronounced dead at the scene by the county medical examiner. Deputy Don Nevins of the Barry County Sheriffs Department said. The accident occurred on Center Road west of Charlton Park Road at 7 p.m. Nevins said he had just arrested Quist two days earlier on charges of driving white under the Influence of alcohol. Nevins said last Thursday's arrest was Quist’s first for drunk driving. The deputy said Quist rearended a vehicle pulling into a driveway on State Road near Powell Road and his blood alcohol levels later showed him to be in­ toxicated. The sheriffs department has sent Wood samples taken from Quist after Saturday's accident to the state lab for testing, but a preliminary blood test at Pennock showed Quist was intoxicated at the time of the accident. Nevins said. “We believe be either fell asleep or passed out/’ Nevins said.' Quist, a Steelcase worker aad ex­ Vietnam veteran, is survived by a wife and four children. Tbe body wax latan to Koops Funeral Chapel. Services were held Tuesday. Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Grand Rapids | Hastings VOLUME Banner ’”"^HWSOAY^A^J9a^"^""””””””””””] Council says “YES” to bar location despite local citizen protests Three cars collide in Hastings A threeor hug-up on the corner <4 State Street and Broadway Saturday night lent bro people to the hoapital, Heatings City Police report Police said a car driven by Dennis D. Christensen, IS. of 2170 Sun Terrace, Hartland, collided with a car griveo by Philip A. Friable, a, of <111 Buehler Rd, Hastings, pushing the Friable car Into a car driven by Matthew P Vaughn, tg, at UH N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Christensen was westbound on State Street. police sard, andbad jtM Uarted across the Broadway intersection when he was hit by FrisbW's car, which was southbound on Broadway. .The collieion Shoved ChrMeusen’a “This has just gone on long enough," Hal Olson, South over a liquor license transfer application for a bar on South owner ol the Avenue Pub, which is requesting the transfer. council Monday night Is Charles Boulter, Physicians circulate petitions to try to limit lawyers via the ballot By Elaine Gilbert and the Associated Press The accident occurred at 19:10 p.m. Victim arrested for drunk driving A □ ing te-car accident on Detan Rond * Salurday has resulted in the arrest of toe driver for operating white under the influence of alcohol and driving with a suspended license, Chief Torn Pennock of the Prairieville Township Police said. Pennock said the man lost control of his pick-up truck on Delton Road near Rankin Road at 1:45 a m. and the truck rolled over. The driver is scheduled fjr arraignment in Barry County District Court Pennock also reported another a car rollover accident, thia one on April 17 on Fords Road, resulting in minor injuries to two of three occupants. Driver Donald Burchett, 16, of 9601 Ford Rd., Delton, was injured when he lost control of the vehicle and it rolled over. Pennock said. One passenger in the car, Sasha Maxwell, 15, of 9765 Ford Rd., Delton, was also injured. Both were treated at Borgess Hospital and released, Pennock said. Law Day ceremonies May 7 The Barry County Bar Association will celebrate Law Day May 7 with a presentation of the Liberty Bell Award at the Barry County Circuit Cour­ thouse. The award is given every year to an outstanding citizen of the community. Law Day is officially May 1, and is being observed today nationally as a means of celebrating •■government by the rule of law under the U.S. Con­ stitution.'' the State Bar of Michigan said. “We have much to celebrate this day — our foundations of freedom.” the state bar said ... . Lawyers across the state are also celebrating "Pro Bono Publico Week ' in honor of lawyers’ donated time for leoa> services to low income people. Pro bono publico means "for the public good”. Fourteen pro bono programs are operated statewide, including service to Barry County residents. The Michigan Constitution should bar lawyers from collecting a third of multi­ million dollar jury awards, contends a fledgling organization attempting to place the issue on the November ballot. The drive has collected more than 20,000 signatures and some physicians in Barry County are circulating petitions to help in the effort. A total of 304,001 valid signatures are needed by July 7, Citizens Liability Action Committee told a recent news conference. The organization’s chairman, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alfred B. Swanson, said the committee is comprised of citizens who have been hurt by the skyrocketing cost of malpractice insurance and liability in­ surance. Dr. Steven Wildern, who practices medicine in Hastings and is circulating the petitions, said liability insurance rates aren't personally excessive for him at the present time but he objects to having to practice defensive medicine as a result of the statewide insurance crisis. He's also concerned about the future availability of liability insirance and the effects of astronomical liability rates for doctors who specialize, such as obstetricians and doctors in surgical specialty fields. He fears that high insurance costs will prohibit those specialists from continuing certain areas of their practice and at worst drive them out the state. Wildern said he decided to become in­ volved in the petition drive "because of the severe way the liability crisis is inhibiting my practice on a daily basis." He cited defensive medicine as con­ tributing to higher overall medical costs because of extra dollars that are spent for testing, etc. Wildern adds that the insurance crisis "has gotten in the way of practicing the best kind of medicine and that’s the way I like to practice." "I like lawyers...! use lawyers and I'm happy to have them. Wildern said. However, efforts to cap lawyers’ fees by putting the issue on the ballot are "one of the few avenues we have to try to control the situation." Wildern said he has a few petitions in his office if anyone is interested in obtaining them. Primarily, his efforts in circulating them have been geared to having the petitions available in his office as well as collecting signatures from personal friends A number of members in the Barry County Medical Society are very enthusiastic about the idea of limiting lawyer’s contingency fees via the ballot, said Dr. Paul DeWitt, president of the county medical group. Presently, attorneys can take cases on a contingency basis and get nothing if they lose or a third of the court award if they win. That system gives lawyers a stake in pushing for large awards. Swanson said. "It’s the high awards that are causing the problem, he added. The citizens committee advocates letting lawyers take a third of any awards up to $200,000; after that, the attorneys’ shares should be capped at five-percent, it said. In 1976, Swanson headed the Medical Malpractice Action Committee, which tried to put the same issue on the ballot but fell well short. The new group was formed because legislators working on the liability insurance issue aren’t considering the lawyer fee cap, Swanson said. Although the local medical society has not adopted a formal resolution in support of the goals of the petition drive, the group is strongly in favor of its objective, DeWitt said. In addition, concerns include educating the legislature “as to what's even affordable for physicians to spend for professional liability coverage," he said. DeWitt added that some of the proposals that have been recommended as a panacea for the malpractice insurance crisis are incomprehensible and could lead to catastrophic effects upon medical practices in Michigan and ultimately lead to a mass and sudden exodus of physicians from the state. "The public really needs to understand that," said DeWitt. One such proposal, he said, was the suggestion for a physician’s Superfund with mandatory contributions from physicians to attempt to remedy the situation. That idea is based on what he described as a "great misconception of physicians' incomes" and would "be completely unaffordable..." and would result in “a gross reduction of incomes of physicians." For instance, he said the Superfund proposal would mandate a contribution of about $35,000 from a first year physician in addition to payment of separate malpractice liability premiums. That proposal also would mean that costs of professional liability insurance for surgeons would be in the neighborhood of $100,000. "A lot of people in the legislature are making recommendations (concerning the liability insurance crisis) with insufficient data to be making those decisions..." said DeWitt who plans to have the petitions in his Hastings office. Wildern also points out that liability in­ surance "is a widespread problem." af­ fecting governmental units, farmers, businesses and others besides physicians. Likewise, the Citizens Liability Action Committee, seeking to place the lawyer fee cap on the ballot, includes Steelcase Inc., doctors, bar owners, and the Easter Seals Society of Michigan. An Easter Seals official said the organization's offices in Muskegon, Wayne and Macomb counties had been refused insurance cowrage. Dr. Steve Wildern is heading the local petition drive. by Mary Warner The transfer of a liquor license to the old Liquor Control Commission building at 1624 S. Hanover was approved by Hastings City Council members Monday night in spite of vigorous objections from South Hanover residents. Approximately 10 city residents attended the council meeting to protest that "people have clearly stated without a doubt they do not want a bar on South Hanover Street" Five councilrrembers voted for the transfer, including William Cusack and Richard Hcmmer ing of the second ward, where the bar is .o be located. Voting against the transfer were coun­ cilmembers Mary Lou Gray, Esther Walton and Frank Campbell. A motion to have the license transferred without a dance permit was unsuccessful, with only Cusack and Mayor Pro Tern Dave Jasperse voting in favor of it The license transfer was requested hy Hastings Tavern Corporation, which owns the Avenue Pub on Michigan Street near Stale Street. The pub must be relocated so Hastings Savings and Loan can use the bar property and other properly it has acquired on the State Street-Michigan Avenue corner to build a new office. The council received three letters and 19 post cards from city residents opposed to the transfer. . Opposition was spearheaded by Mr. and Mrs. Hal Olson of 1608 S. Hanover. Mrs. Olson said Joe’s Bar, formerly located in the building, created many problems for area residents, including loud music that could be heard by residents "with the windows closed and the TV on." She said bar patrons would park in residents* driveways, children would be left unattended “while mommy and daddy were in having a drink", and there were instances of “men urinating in our yard.” Residents were also awakened during the night by fights among bar patrons and by racing automobile engines, they said. “Why should this kind of business keep everyone in the neighborhood awake?” Hal Olson asked. "All I want to do is go to sleep and have my rights upheld." Norm Barlow, owner of Barlow Gardens Florist on South Jefferson Street and a Shriner Street resident, said the music could be heard as far away as Jefferson and •Shriner streets, and was very disruptive. He said children riding bikes or walking to the roller rink on South Hanover could be in danger from bar traffic. Avenue Pub owner Charles Boulter told the council he will have the funds to correct some of the problems that led to noise, in­ cluding installing smoke eaters and air conditioning. Boulter said the prior bar had to run a ventilation fan to the outside which "sucked all the noise out with it." He said he would add parking by graveling a portion of the property, and make other improvements to the building. He said he might have some live en­ tertainment at the bar, maybe country music. Right now his bar only has a juke box. Supporting the transfer was William Dryer, chairman of the retail committee for the Hastings Chamber of Commmerce, who told the council "Charlie will run a very respeclible business out there." A Mill Street resident said "I've known Charlie for seven years. He runs a good place. I think he’ll run a good place out there " And Richard Beduhn, president of Hastings Savings and Loan, told the council the bank could not build around the old pub un Michigan Avenue and the bank's option to buy the Michigan Avenue property was contingent on the transfer of the liquor license. Boulter said he did not want to be com­ pared to the owner of the former bar, Joe Labrezetta. "That ain't the way I’m going to do it," he said, referring to Labrezetta's management of the bar. “I don’t want to run a business like that." City Planner Larry Nix was asked to comment on the matter, and said the council could send the application to the planning commission so that written guarantees of property improvements could be obtained. But Jasperse, planning commission chairman, said the planning commission could not make a recommendation on the license transfer but merely make a site plan review, which will have to be done anyway before the bar is moved in on South Hanover, he said. The council’s approval of the license transfer is not a final OK, but rather a recommendation of approval to the state Liquor Control Commission, which has jurisdiction over such transfers. But the Liquor Control Commission usually follows the local municipality's recommendation. Guardian Angels patrol here to publicize lack of sheriff’s patrols by Mary Warner They're vigilantes to some and merely helpful citizens to others, but whatever they are, Guardian Angels from Kalamazoo, Benton Harbor and Jackson County, uniformed in red berets and Angel t-shirts, turned out 17 strong last Friday and Saturday night to patrol Barry County roads recently vacated by an understaffed sheriff's department. The Barry County Sheriff's Department cut out its 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. road patrol April 12, leaving only one Michigan State Police car to handle complaints during that period, and the Guardian Angels and sheriff’s deputies say one police car to cover an entire county is just not enough. Angels descended on the county to publicize the need for increased police protection, leader Denny Olson says, and deputies spoke out on the issue, saying Barry County commissioners are "playing Russian roulette” with citizens’ lives. Budget restrictions led to the loss of the night patrol, and Olson says his group’s focus on Barry County could force some money out of Lansing to help the sheriffs department. Olson says his group took on budge problems in the Benton Harbor area last winter that could have meant the loss ot iz police and firemen. But lobbying by Angels resulted in an emergency appropriation of money from the legislature for Benton Harbor and kept eight people on the joo. Olson said. , _ _ Olson said the AngeLs have cited Barry County s need for more police personnel in a recent report it compiled for State Sen. Jack Welborn’s Safe Streets committee, and said the Angels are promoting a statewide emergency fund to help police agencies beset by budget problems. Nothing much happened when the Angels came to Barry County last weekend. Two of the four cars patrolling helped a woman fix a stalled car during Friday night thun­ derstorms, Olson said, but other than that, things were quiet. But Barry County Sheriff's deputies say it is only a matter of time before something does happen, and are asking "who's going to be the first one to get shot?" Continued, papal! Some of the Guardian Angels patrolling Barry County included (from left) Bobbie Griffin, Jack Jacobs. Sandy Olson, Ed Clark. Denny Olson. Ron Cummins. Ron Butter, Kevin Wilson and Joe Price. They represent Kalamazoo and Jackson chapter �Page2 The Hastings Banner— Thursday, May 1,1986 CITY OF HASTINGS Ordinance No. 202 Meijers Community Luncheon Sponsored by... Barry Community Hospice Wednesday, May 14 — Noon at LEASON SHARPE MEMORIAL HALL TICKETS ’5.00 u.ia !l proceeds go to Hospice) Tickets available at Books. Etc. or the Hospice Office. Includes Lunch. Door Prizes and FUN • CITY OF HASTINGS SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK • MAY 12 -16,1986 • The City of Hostings will be picking up yard debris and empty burning barrels only, during the week of May 12-16, 1986. Material should be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Only yard trimming and brush will be accepted. NO METALS...except empty burning barrels. This will be our only clean up this year. Sharon Vickery City Clerk South Jhfthrson Street News (EVENTS > 1. Our thanks for the poems, the flowers, the pictures, the tunes by Les Raber and Lewis Smith ad thanks to Benji & Brandy, inducted into the 'Bulldog Hau or Fame". It was a big week on South Jefferson. 2. National High Blood Pressure Month ■ May • High Blood Pressure can lead to a number of health problems if not con­ trolled so we should all check our pressure periodically and if it is high, see the Doctor about the best way to control it. (You may check your Blood Pressure at Bosley’s anytime for free.) We also have copies of "Control Your Blood Pressure", yours for the asking. 3. National Mime Month • May • Visit Bosley's and mime for us this week and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. 4. The Pennock Hospital “Muscle Hustle" is May 17 and we have entry blanks at Bosley's. Plan now to participate in one of the events. 5. International Tuba Day - May 3. Bing Crosby's Birthday - May 2 - Visit Bosley’s this week and play "McNa­ mara's Band" on your tuba and we will give you a $5.00 gift certificate. (15 max). It's the 2nd annual South Jeffer­ son Street "Tubafest". 6. Festival of the Hare ■ May 1. Race your turtles at Bosley's this week and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. 7. Scout Showcase is this Saturday at the Fairgrounds. Exhibits and skills of local scouts are on display at this annual show. Tickets available at the door. Re­ cite the Boy Scout Oath at Bosley's this week and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate. Do it in uniform and it's $2.00. 8. International Strange Music Weekend May 2-3. Play us a tune on a strange instrument this week at Bosley's and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. 9. Give at the Barry County Blood Bank In Middleville this Thursday, May 1, from 12-6 at the VFW Hall. Visit Bosley's after you give and we will give you a Snickers bar. 10 Joseph Addison's Birthday-May 1. 11. Congrats to Gary and Carla Rizor, owners of the County Seat on South Jefferson on the birth of Ashlee Keyes Rizor, born April 22. (AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 'l 1. Little Bucky is celebrating “National Homebrew Day” (May 3) by having a sale this week. The only thing the Buck brews these days is the low, low prices featured each week in his Reminder Ad. Try some of his brew this week. 2. Our Pause Gift Shop has a selection of mugs, love lites and other gifts for Mom and Grandma on their special day. 3. Mother’s Day is a week from this Sun­ day and now is the time to shop our Sentiment Shop selection of cards for Mom. 4. The savings during our Spring Vitamin Sale continue this week. See last week’s Reminder ad for details. 5. Enter our Red Hot Mama Drawing in celebration of Mother's Day. See prize list in our Bucky ad. 6. Remember our Home Health Care De­ partment has Barry County’s largest selection of products for home care. 7. Park in the free lot behind Bosley's or Park Free on South Jefferson Street (get free “Gobbler Food” at Bosley's) and shop Downtown Hastings.________y QUOTE:—————> “Nothing that isn't a rea' crime makes a man appear so contemptible and little in the eyes ol the world as inconsistency." — Joseph Addison Lf'PHRRITIFICY' OSLEY KXJtH J&lItSOH SHUT DOWNTOWN HASHNGS - M*O4» Sears presents city with centennial catalog \ Come enjoy the fun and help us SUPPORT OUR HOSPICE... A 1 i An Ordinance adopting the Downtown Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Downtown Develop­ ment Authority of the City of Hostings; and to Repeal All Or­ dinances in Conflict Therewith. THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: Hastings Mayor William Cook has receied a limited-edition bound copy of Sears, Roebuck and Company’s centennial general catalog in ceremonies in the city council chambers. Jeffrey Austin, manager of the Sears store in Hastings, made the presentation. Sears is celebrating its 100th anniversary during 1986 and is featuring various communities who are celebrating historic milestones in their histories in the Spring-Summer edition of its general catalog. Mayor Cook said the special catalog will be given to the Hastings Library for display. SECTION 1. Preliminary Finding*: a. That a public hearing was held on March 24. 1986. on the proposed Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Hastings Downtown Development Area, following the giving of notice thereof, all in occordonce with Act 197 of the Public Acts of 1975, os amended. b. That there are no findings or recommendations of a devel­ opment area citizens council, there having been no statutory requirement to form a develop­ ment area citizens council. c. That the proposed Develop­ ment Pion and Tax Increment Financing Pion meet the require­ ments set forth in Act 197 of the Public Acts of 1975. as amend­ ed. specifically Section 17 (2) thereof. d. That the proposed method of financing the proposed development is feasible and the Downtown Development Author­ ity of the City of Hastings has the ability to arrange for finan­ cing. e. That the proposed devel­ opment is reasonable and nec­ essary to carry out the pur­ poses of Act 197 of the Public Acts of 1975, as amended. f. That any land included with the proposed development area which is to be acquired is reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of the plan and of Act 197 of the Public Acts of 1975. as amended, in an effi­ cient and economically satisfac­ tory manner. g. Thai the proposed Devel­ opment Plan is in reasonable accord with the Master Plan of the City of Hostings. h. That public services, such as fire and police protection and utilities, ore or will be adequate to service the proposed project area. SECTION 2. Flntflnge and Determination: a. That based upon the fore­ going findings, it is hereby held and determined that the Develop­ ment Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Hos­ tings Downtown Development Area constitutes a public pur­ pose. b. That the Development Pion and Tax Increment Financing Pion for the Hostings Downtown Development Areo Is hereby approved. SECTION 3. All Ordinances or ports thereof in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are to the extent of such conflict hereby repealed. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publica­ tion thereof. Moved by Campbell and sup­ ported by Jasperse that the above Ordinance be adopted as read. YEAS: 8 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 I, Sharon Vickery, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of a Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 28th day of April, 1986. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (5-1) STATE OF MICHIGAN Office of Barry Cooity Drahi CosoialsalesBer M THE MATTER OF Barry County Drainage District - Back Drain Thernnppie Township NOTICE OF CONVENMG OF DRAINAGE BOARD FOR ADDING LANDS TO COUNTY DRAINAGE DfSTRICT (Section 7, Chapter VII), Act No. 316, P.A. 1923, as amended; and (Section 280,197, P.A. 40 a) 1956 as amended.) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that o petition bearing the date of August 5. 1985 was filed with Audrey R. Burdick, County Drain Commissioner of the County of Barry, praying for the cleaning out, relocating, widening, deepening, straightening, tiling, extending, or relocating along a highway or adding branches of the Beck Drain. WHEREAS. The Drainage Board for the Beck Drcinage District did, on the 1st day of October. A.D. 1985, make and issue an cder determining that it Is necessary and conducive to the public health, convenience and welfare that a certain Drain known as the Bock Drain should be cleaned . out, relocated, widened, deepended, straighten­ ed. tiled, extended, or relocated along a highway or have bran­ ches added in the County of Barry, Township of Thomapple, State of Michigan. NOW. THEREFORE, the said Drainage Board will convene at the Thomapple Township Hall. 314 E. Main St.. Middleville, on May 12. 1986, at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon to consider the necessity of addng lands to the drainage dtatrict of said drain os re-surveyed. THEREFORE, all persons and public corporations whose lands may be added to the drainage district are hereby requested io be present if they so desire. Given under my hand this 25th day of April, A.D., 1986. AUDREY R. BURDICK Barry County Drain Commissioner (5-1) Cook also signed a city proclamation praising the “nation’s largest retailer’’ for its role in communities throughout the nation during the past 100 years. The proclamation noted that Sears is a valued member of the Hastings economy because of its generation of local employment and sales and property tax contributions, as well as its policy of purchasing domestic goods. “Mayor William Cook and the city council of Hastings congratulates Sears on its centennial and wishes it success for another 100 years of meeting American consumers’ needs,” the proclamation concludes. Jeffrey Austin, Sears manager, presented a special limited edition catalog to Hastings Mayor William Cook in honor of the company s 100th anniversary. Delton band director’s contract not renewed Despite strong support from Delton Kellogg students and parents, a teaching contract will not be renewed for the next school year with Jane Lockwood, the district's instrumental music teacher. Based on recommendations from the high school and middle school administrations, the Delton board of education, at a special April 21 meeting, voted unanimously to release Lockwood from her contract with the district. The matter had first surfaced at the regular April 14 meeting, but was tabled until April 21. At both meetings students and parents spoke in favor of retaining Lockwood and a few spoke in agreement of the ad­ ministration’s recommendation. The board also received a number of tetters in favor of retaining Lockwood and a petition, con­ taining signatures from students who sup­ ported the band director. At the most recent meeting, Assistant Superintendent Dean McBeth said about 15 spoke on Lockwood’s behalf, while three persons made comments against keeping her on the payroll. “ The administration had recommended non-renewal of Lockwood's contract because of her alleged failure to follow ad­ ministrative rules, regulations and procedures pertaining to internal ac­ counting; failure to adhere to starting and dismissal times of classes; failure to con­ sistently conduct herself in a professional manner with administrators and students; failure to develop adequate organizational skills nor show improvement in those skills to further classroom effectiveness; and failure to demonstrate growth of the in­ strumental music program in the high school and middle school. Lockwood was hired last summer for the 1985-86 school year. Concerning other personnel matters, the board, on April 14: —Decided to pursue hearings of charges filed against Therral Schoonard, a tenured elementary teacher, by Principal Marilynn Baker. The board reviewed the charges, which pertain to his job performance, in executive session, said Superintendent Dr. John Sanders. —Accepted the resignation of middle school teacher John Arnold, a former elementary principal, who has served the school district for 29-years. —Appointed Ivan Finch as maintenance supervisor and Richard Tolles as tran­ sportation supervisor to fill vacancies to be created by forthcoming retirements. Both will receive yearly salaries of $25,000. —Authorized additional support staff to be added in art and shop classes in the middle school and assign students to physical education classes as a temporary remedy for class-size problems. —Increased the daily pay from $40 to $55 for substitute teachers who accept long term assignments, in excess of 10-days. Sanders said that former board member Donald Weaver is one of four persons in the state to be accepted for induction into the Michigan Education Hall of Fame. The board supported Weaver’s nomination to the hall of fame and Sanders said, "we’re very proud of him.” In business, April 21, the board hired Paul Blacken, Delton basketball coach for the past three years, to serve as director of the summer recreation program. He succeeds Karen Leinaar who held the post for several years. BLacken’s summer salary will be $2,500. McBeth said the program still needs someone to supervise the summer swimming classes. Legal Notice COMMON COUNCIL — APRIL 14. 1986 — Common Council met in reg­ ular session in the City Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan on Monday, April 14. 1986 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook presiding. Present at roll call were: Campbell. Cusack, Gray. Hemerling, Jasperse. Miller, Spockmon and Walton. Moved by Walton, supported by Gray, that the minutes of the March 24. meeting be approved as read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Invoices read: Deloitte. Hoskins & Sells................................ $1,000.00 East Jordon Iron Works Inc...................... 1,404.15 International Salt Co... 7,584.63 (3 Inv. 4.530.23 - 3,054.40 1,481.57) Manatron.......................... 1,364.14 T. J. Miller........................2,514.00 Moses Fire & Res. Equip................................. 1,140.00 Renner Ford................... 10,485.00 R. VanderLind 4 Son... 9.043.12 Williams 4 Works......... 1,560.00 Zurn Lamar (Pk. Grant) 1,045.00 Moved by Spackmon, supported by Cusack that the above in­ voices be allowed as read. Yeas: Walton. Spackmon. Miller, Jasperse, Hemerling, Gray, Cusack, Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Spackmon that the letter from the Hastings Area Church Softboll League requesting the use of Bob King Park on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. beginning April 29. thru August 14. 1986 be referred to the Porks and Recreation Committee to report back at the next meeting. Yeas: Ali Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Spackmon that the request of the Hastings Public Library to use the small parking lol behind the library building on May 9. and 10 for a book sale and May 16. and 17 as a rain dole, and lol closed to traffic during that time under the direction of the Chief of Police. Yeas: All Absent: Nono. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Gray ihoi the request of Linda Shriver to be married May 17. at 11:30 o.m. of the Fish Hatchery Park near the redwood bridge between the two ponds be allowed. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Spackmon that the request from the Hostings Formers Market to use the SW corner of Stalo and Market St. for their Farmers Market be referred to the City Attorney to report back at the next meeting. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Gray that the resolution to transfer a 1985 Class C on pre­ mise license ond donee permit for Hostings Tavern Corpora­ tion from 12! N Michigan to 1624 S. Hanover be tabled to the next meeting, ond an ad run to afford those interested to come to the next meeting on the matter. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spackmon any official wish­ ing to attend the Region I meet­ ing in Marshall on April 23. 1986, put on by the Michigan Municipal League, may do so with necessary expenses. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, sup­ ported by Cusack that April be proclaimed Child Abuse Pre­ vention Month in Hastings as requested by the Exchange Club and Proclamation be signed by the Mayor. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. Councilman Miller reported that the property committee had met with the Arts Council con­ cerning the Fish Hatchery Build­ ing. Mr. Fehensteld stated tht the Arts Council would like to do some cosmetic work on the building such as replace win­ dows. put in a barrier free bathroom on the main floor, and do floor repairs and a sewer line hookup. Miller stated that the roof was in much need of re­ pair ond suggested that the City put a new roof on it. Moved by Miller, supported by Jasperse that the Arts Council enter Into a one year lease for one dollar with the City for the use of the Fish Hatchery, ond during the one year be allowed to do repairs to enoble them to use the building during the summer for activities on the main floor as long os repairs ore in compliance with the City Building Inspector. During the one year the Arts Council will seek funding through possible grants and other funding avail­ able to them. Yeas: Campbell, Cusack, Gray. Hemerling, Jasperse. Miller. Spackmon 4 Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Public Hearing held on Ordi­ nance #200. An Ordinance to regulate the possession of alcoholic liquor in open con­ tainers in public places in the City of Hastings. No one from the public present. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Walton to adoot Ordinance <200. P Yeas: Walton. Spackmon. Miller. Jasperse. Hemerling. Gray. Cusack. Campbell Absent: None. Carried. Ordinance No. 202 Read. An Ordinance adopting the Down­ town Development Plan and Tax Increment Fi.yjndng Pion for the Downtown Dev.lopment Authorth. a„ „l Ho.,1^1. Moved by Jasperse. supported oy Gray that the Planning Com­ mission minutes of April 7. be Atoved by Jasperje. supported oy bpackman that the recom­ mendation of the Planning Comm-ssion for On orcjinonce to ~|O."9L limitotions be referred to the Qty Attorney to prepare on ordinance ond bring back at the next meeting. Yeas: All Absent: Nene. Carried. Councilman Miller reported that the City hod received the money from the DNR on the I6A in Yankee Springs sold to them and that the money had been put in a Designated Property Fund as approved by Council in October of 1985. Moved by Spackmon, sup­ ported by Miller that the Council grant an extension on the bud­ get to the first meeting in Moy. Yeas: All " Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, sup­ ported by Spackmon that the City write to BIRCH of their intent to negotiate the fire contracts with the townships which expire July 1. 1987, as we must give cne year notice as recommended by the Fire Committee. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, sup­ ported by Spackmon that the resolution authorizing a change In the standard street-lighting contract with Consumers Power to correct their paper work be allowed, and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign said contract. Yeas: Campbell. Cusack. Gray. Hemerling. Jasperse. Miller, Spockman, Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, sup­ ported by Spackmon that the Director of Public Services be authorized to take bids on City Hall. City Garage. Fire Station and Fish Hatchery Park Building being used by the Arts Council. Bids to be individual and jointly, and report back to council the first meeting in May and the jobs be completed by July 1. 1986. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Wollon. supported by Hemerling that the March Police Report bo received ond placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Councilperson Walton re­ ported that the police depart­ ment wot doing a good job in the downtown areo in the even­ ing. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Walton that Moy 12-16 be designated os Spring Clean-up Week and that on ad be placed in the paper. Yeas; All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, sup­ ported by Miller that Richord Hemerling be appointed to the City-County Airport Com­ mission to fill the term of Gor­ don Bennett, which expires 1-1-87. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Compbell, sup­ ported by Hemerling that the meeting adjourn al 8:45 p.m. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Rood ond Approved. William R. Cook. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (5-1) Cassie Beard has a newly-paved street near her Michigan Avenue home to explore. Center Street, formerly a dead end, has been opened for throuah traffic, while Court Street, between Michigan and Boltwood has been clos ed to make way for the expansion of Felpausch. BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES BILLBOARDS MOST POPULAR VIDEO CASSETTES The Associated Press (c). All rights reserved. ♦♦ The following are the most popular video cassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard maions, Inc. Reprinted with permission. 17. “The Wizard of Oz" (MGM-UA) 18. “Fright Night" (RCA-Columbia) 19. 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Slits St, Downtown Hastings Lh BEI2MD ST0Rt U1« Ovr Conwnwnr Court St. [ntrence 945-4284 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 1,1986- Page 3 Subpeona ducked, hearing delayed S.A.A.D. students? “8^be's 8 S’u'tents Against Drunk Driving (S.A.A.D.) group at Hastings High School prepare posters to be put around the school in preparation for this weekend's prom. Reminder notes are also being made which ,BJ? □ s, Fl0”st’ Hastings Flower Shop and the Village Squire have agreed to place In flower boxes and tux renVa?g^ Ured arB e” ,0 r °h,) Pr8sident Llz Kensington. Tracy Warren, Robin Beach, Andy Rousch, and Lisa Building code requirements unfair, owners say Owners of the Hastings Hotel are asking that the city of Hastings be temporarily enjoined from taking any action to condemn the hotel, which the city has threatened to do if the hotel does not comply with building code requirements. Richard and Phyllis Gless filed suit in -'any County Circuit Court April 22. charging that the city was unfair in its assessment of code violations and that code citations Issued last October are a "veiled attempt cn the part ot the city to make it economically impossible for the plaintiffs to operate the hotel at a profit and thereby effectively close it down." The Glosses have asked the court to rule on the validity of the citations, saying that most of the alleged violations are "cosmetic in nature" and not required by the city for other older buildings in town. Should the court find some violations have occurred, the suit asks that the Glcsses by given "reasonable time to make the necessary repairs.” The suit also charges that some of the inspections of rooms were done without the consent or prior knowledge of residents, which was "unlawful and a violation of the rights of privacy of the plaintiffs and their tenants." City Building Inspector Constantin Hunciag denied the suit's allegations, saying he was only enforcing a 1982 ordinance adopted by the city council which requires rental units to register with the city and comply with certain standards before being issued a certificate to operate. Huncaig said other rental units in the city are subject to building inspections every two years in order to keep their registration certificates. Huncaig said code violations could be potentially dangerous to residents. They include the lack of screens on second story windows, which allows residents to hang out of windows. PUBLIC OPINION: They also include brittle electrical wires that could cause a fire, the lack of emergency exit signs, and the lack of smoke detectors in individual rental units. The hotel was also cited for lack of ven­ tilation in the units' bathrooms.“unsafe" stairways, an "unsafe" front porch, and inadequate lighting in corridors and stair­ wells. Huncaig said he notified all the hotel's residents of his impending inspection and did not inspect any rooms unless residents were at home and gave him permission to do so. Huncaig said the owners of the building have been uncooperative, saying to Huncaig that they would "not put a dime into the building". He said the matter has been dragging on since last October, when the city issued the citations and gave the hotel owners 30 days to have smoke detectors installed. The detectors were never installed and other repairs never made, Huncaig said, and the city attorney sent the Glesses a letter in March asking them to comply with the code . or face condemnation proceedings. "According to the law. this property is dangerous." Hurcaig said. ’ j The three-story structure has 25 tenants./The city police have responded to man; complaints al the hotel concerning loud noise, parties and fights. VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — i— EDITORIAL: An informant who purportedly introduced 40 alleged drug dealer to an undercover Police officer can't be located by the tefendant's attorney, and an entrapment tearing on the case has had to be postponed ‘Or the second time. Attorney David Tripp said in Barry County Circuit Court Friday that he has been unable Jo get a subpeona served on the witness, who has apparently left the state and is now residing in Colorado. Tripp is defending Donald L. Workman. 27. of 832 Greenwood Dr.. Middleville, against charges that Workman manufactured or delivered matijuana last October and December. The crime carries a four-year prison Penalty. Tripp told Judge Richard M. Shuster that he would try and get an address in Colorado for the witness, and Shuster adjourned the matter until May 27. In other court action, Sharon L. Fee, 34, of 11668 Fords Point Dr., Plainwell, stood mute to three counts of possession of drugs in a case involving a drug raid on her Prairieville Township home. Fee is accused of possessing cocaine and secobarbitol, a depressant, and also of possessing marijuana, the latter a misdemeanor charge. Not guilty pleas on all the counts were entered in her behalf and a May 2 pre-trial slated. Chris E. Shue. 22, of 3986 England Dr., Shelbyville, stood mute to charges of receiving and concealing stolen guns January 26. A not guilty plea was entered and a May 23 pre-trial set. Fred J. Torode. 18, of 601 E. State Rd.. Hastings, pleaded guilty Friday to attempted larceny of a building. Torode told the court he and a friend went into a Hastings Township dwelling February 27 looking for the owner, and when he found no one home, he said, be "took some coins and a knife." He will be sentenced for the offense May 23. Glenn Converse, 19, of 5650 Upton Rd.. Hastings, pleaded guilty to violating probation by consuming alcoholic beverages. Converse was serving probation for attempted larceny of a building. Sen­ tencing was set for May 23. Glen D. Reed, 26, of Marsh Road, Orangeville, was given 16 to 24 months in prison for violating probation. Reed will receive credit for 383 days already spent in jail on the offense. Ht was orginally convicted of attempted malicious destruction of property. And Jerry E. Samis, 18, of 330 W. State Rd.. Hastings, received six months in Jail and three years of probation for attempted ut­ tering and publishing. What should be done for sheriff? Bonnie Sherman Viola Bennett Rosemary Raber Jenny Watson QUESTION: The Guardian Angels, a citizen's organization formed to aid police in crime prevention, appeared in Barry County last weekend to patrol the area and publicize the county's lack of a night patrol, brought on by a shortage of funding in the county. The Banner asked area people what they think about the present police patrol situation and what should be done to resolve it. Bonnie Sherman. Hastings — "1 think it's a shame that we don’t have that road patrol, although I've been lucky and haven’t had to call the police Sure, it's easy to say 'do this' or 'do that' but I don t see how it's gonna do any good." Roseman Raber. Hastings — "It's not right. They ought to have it in the budget where there can be the police patrol ...They give everything to Charlton Park and nothing to the police. I like Charlton Park, but they don't need all the money that we need for other things." Charlene Sniezek. Gun Lake — "We haven't had too many problems where we live I haven’t had to call them...I feel safe juat* knowing they’re there, even though I might not need them al the time. I think with theyoung kids - the time when they get into the most trouble is during those early Charlene Sniezek Sam Lehman morning hours. I think we really need that. Maybe a special millage...it would be worth it to have the patrols." Viola Bennett. Woodland — "I think they need some help. I don't really think we’re short of funds. If they looked, they would find it” Jenny Watson, Delton — "I think the police patrol that is out is pretty good all ready. There is not really a need for the Angels." Sam Lehman. Hastings — “I really like the road patrol because I'm a rural resident, and I hate to see it go. It seems like I'm paying more taxes and getting less service. I really think it's going to hurt us down the road as far as protection. It’s always nice to see then, go by once in a while. I just can't see how the county can be going broke when the taxes are so high — mine keep going up every year...They were a good police force. I had a couple of instances when I had to call them and they came right away. If they can't afford police help, then I think the Guardian Angels will be really great. I followed what they did in New York, Chicago and Detroit I think they’re really a dedicated bunch of guys. I think the Guar­ dian Angels have helped with crime situations in the big cities. This puts more of a burden on the state police and they're not staffed too well either." To the editor: You certainly did not improve the Banner when you began to run the Ann Landers column. As it is run in the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek papers and probably the Grand Rapids paper, too, it is already second-hand reading by the time we get it in the Banner. How about bringing back the column with the recipes which I enjoyed very much. Sincerely, G.S. Sinclair (Editor's note: Our research showed that approximately 5,400 homes in Barry County receive daily newspapers. This leaves about 10,000 homes which do not, and therefore, do not see Ann Landers. The columns which appear in The Banner are the combined columns that the daily papers receive for Wednesday and Thursday. About those recipes, though, we'll look for a way to bring them back in some format.) Chain letters should be stopped To the editor: Today I received a "Good Luck" chain letter. It is the second letter I've received in as many weeks. The letter says it originally came from a missionary from South America. I can not believe a missionary would start something as stupid and ridiculous as this. The letter says to send twenty copies to your "friends". If I find out who has sent these to me they may run into some bad luck of their own, at least they will have one less friend to think about. These letters threaten that if you do not do as they say that someone close to you will die or you will lose your life savings or many other terrible fates. BUT if you mail out twenty copies you could win a million dollars or the equivalent of happiness will find you. Besides being illegal these letters are very depressing even for someone who is not superstitious. People should throw tnis trash away when they get them in the mail or turn them ever to the postmaster. Let's put a stop to chain letters. Sincerely. Deb Nevins Weltzer Delton Who is really represented by a City Council that totally ignores citizens when they strongly voice their opinions? Certainly not the citizens. Monday night the council approved the transfer of a liquor and dance license from the Avenue Pub on North Michigan to a location on South Hanover Street. The action flew in the face of grassroots democracy. The opponents of the bar site, virtually all neighborhood property owners, were strongly represented at the meeting. On the other hand, those in favor of the move counted only one area property owner among them. The council, however, chose to ignore the good citizens of the South Hanover Street area. Let us add our voice to those people who went to their local city council and asked that their views be considered. The proposal deserved more study instead of hurried approval. There are questions of parking problems, traffic safety, future development of the area, neighborhood problems, and worst of all, alcohol on the highway. The council should have tabled action in favor of further study. We hope the citizens continue their protest. If they can’t get any satisfaction from the local council, maybe they can from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. DNR says city must spend $250,000 for sewage tank An engineering consultant has recom­ mended to the Hastings City Council that it spend $250,000 for a new storage tank at the city's waste water treatment plant New Department of Natural Resources regulations regarding sewage disposal make the tank necessary. Steven E. Williams of Williams & Works told the council. The lank will store sludge until it can be spread on area farmer's fields. Formerly the city stored the sludge on the edges of fields until it could be spread in the fall or spring by farmers, who use it as fertilizer. But the DNR now requires that sludge not be stored in the open, but rather plowed under within 48 hours, Mike Klovanich, public service director, said. Klovanich said he thought the new requiremi nt was "ridiculous", since the city had been storing the sludge on the sides of fields for 14 years and "we haven’t had a problem." In addition to the cost of the storage tank, it will cost the city an additional $30,000 a year in operating costs for the new tank, Williams told the council. Williams also recommended to the council that it spend $12,000 for equipment for phosphorus removal at the treatment plant, and $15,000 for a standby generator. Councilmembers did not have to vote on the recommendations. The consulting firm will return to the council with a final report on the treatment plant later on, Williams said. Williams said that the treatment plant could also use a $4,000 overhaul of the raw sewage pump motor to make it more ef­ ficient. And he said the city would have to watch it if any large new development were to occur in town, since "aeration basins" and "final claifiers" are near capacity. Should any more than 100 dwellings be built, he said, then the plant might have to be expanded to accomodate the increased load. Delton board amends millage proposal to add transportation LETTERS (to the Editor) No Ann Landers, more recipes for paper Who /s represented by council? Bar would become roadhouse (The following letter was submitted to the Hastings City Council on Monday.) Dear Mayor and Council Members: I am concerned about the petition before the Liquor Control Commission to operate a bar on South Hanover Street. I am concerned that this move would take ar. insignificant bar and create a "roadhouse" on a busy 4iane highway. Webster defines “roadhouse" as an inn. dance hall, tavern or nightclub located on a highway. Except for one brief, unpleasant experience in this same South Hanover Street location. Hastings has avoided roadhouses and confined its bars to the downtown area. A roadhouse creates con­ cerns about traffic safety on a highway where the speed limit was recently in­ creased. As a property owner in the area, along with the people in the neighborhood, I am con­ cerned about the area’s future. This could become the only tavern in a neighborhood in Hastings. While I am aware that your vote on this petition is not the final action, 1 believe that your vote could set a precedent for the development of future businesses on South Hanover Street and the development of future taverns. Let the record show that the Hastings City Council is for better control, better safety and better neighborhoods. Let's keep our taverns within walking distances of downtown. Let's not open the door to roadhouses. Sincerely, Melvin F. Jacobs /------------The Hastings The Delton Kellogg Board of Education, at a brief special meeting Monday, added an amendment to its original June 9 millage request, guaranteeing that the school district will provide transportation for students. Although the board has never said it would eliminate funding for transportation, the action was taken to assure voters that the board fully intends to operate and maintain pupil transportation. The board added the amendment., to clarify its own position in response to a millage proposal which a citizens' group has petitioned to put on the ballot The citizens' proposal asks voter approval of 21.5 operating mills for one-year and specifically designates that 1.5 of those mills must be earmarked for operation and maintenance of bus transportation for students. The board's millage request seeks a renewal of 23.1 mills for five years, and now, with the amendment guarantees the Weatherhead continues membership as family practice doctor Dr. James Weatherhead of Gun Lake has completed contir.uing education requirements to retain active membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the national association of family doctors. The academy formerly was called the American Academy of General Practice. The requirements call for members to complete a minimum of 150 hours of ac­ credited continuing medical study every three years. The academy was die first national medical group to require members to keep up with medical progress through continuing education. Because of their broad Banner ___ ___ / Send form P.S. 3579 to RO. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, RO. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 18-Thursday, May 1,1986 Subscription Rolos: St I 00 P«r $13.00 per year in adjoining couniiat: ond $14.50 per year elsewhere. operation and maintenance of pupil tran­ sportation for the duration of the levy. The board's addition to the ballot does not set aside any specific amount of money for transportation as the other proposal does. However, School Superintendent Dr. John Sanders said that if the citizens' proposal is approved, the 1.5 mills designated for transportation would amount to an excess of $92,000 more than is actually needed to pay for transportation costs next year. "So the board would be forced to spend that money" on transportation and the board feels that would be “a wasteful approach," said Sanders. In a telephone interview last week Sylvia Forster, who filed the citizens' ballot proposal petitions, had said the tran­ sportation allotment was the group's way of protecting student needs if the school should have financially hard times. training, family physicians have the "know how" to treat approximately 90 percent of all human illnesses. The academy, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Kansas City, MO, was instrumental in the establishment of con­ tinuing education. Besides maintaining continuing education standards for its members, the academy strives to increase the number of family physicians available to serve the public in the future. Its continuing education program also provides a major basis of eligibility for Academy members seeking recertification in the speciality of family practice. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must Include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written In good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �) .’I I Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 1,1986 Cornelius Mingerink Gertrude A. Frandsen Clarence L. Miller HASTINGS - Mrs. Gertrude A Frandsen, 84. of 733 S. Church St., Hastings died Wednesday, April 23, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 26, at 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Rev. G. Wayne Smith officiatin'*. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Mrs. Frandsen was born on May 18,1901 in Hastings the daughter of Harry and Margaret (Matthews) Hayes. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools graduating in 1919. She went on to the University of Michigan receiving her BA degree in education in 1923. She was married to Einar A. Frandsen on August 28, 1924. They lived in Hastings for a short time, Benton Harbor and Ionia, returning to Hastings in 1936. She taught school in Plymouth for one year prior to her marriage. Her great grandmother, Ann McClellan was the first white women married in Hastings when she married W.D. Hayes in 1839. Mrs. Frandsen was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Emmanuel Guild, Pen­ nock Hospital Guild No. 22, Hastings Womens Club and Hastings Country Club. Mr. Frandsen is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Helen) Monroe of Walled Lake; one son, Dr. Phillip H. Frandsen, M.D. of Spring Lake; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two staters, Helen (Hayes) Woods and Geneva (Hayes) Shipman. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. HASTINGS - Mr. Clarence L. Miller, 76, of 119 N. Washington St., Hastings died Thursday, April 24,1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at Wren Funeral Home. Dr. Allan J. Weenink officiated with burial at Riverside Cemetery with the Sheriffs Posse Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Fund or Barry Com­ munity Hospice. Mr. Miller was bom on April 10, 1910 in Iriving Township, Barry County the son of Peter and Addie (Crumback) Miller. He was raised in Irving Township and the Caledonia area. He attended the Rogers School and Caledonia Schools, graduating in 1930. He married Ruth R. (Kornoely) Cappon on June 30. 1946. Mr. Miller owned and operated Miller’s Plumbing and Heating Co. in Hastings from 1946 until 1974. He was previously employed by the Hastings Montgomery store and had been engaged in farming. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Hastings F 4 AM No. 52, Barry County Sheriffs Posse, and member and past president of Barry County Conservation Club. Mr. Miller is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Betty) Sanders of Hastings and Mrs. Carlton (Janet) Norcutt of Las Vegas. Nev.; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two brothers, George Miller of Hastings and Glenn Miller of Hudson; two staters, Mrs. Doreen Sherman of Nashville and Mrs. Reva Conrad of Hastings and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. ATTEND SERVICES CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 B Hastings Area HOTS UNTT1D MSTHOOCST CHURCH. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Brood a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 139 B. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone *45-*M14 Sunday. May 4 - 8:45 Church School (all age*). 1OOO Family Worahlp. 600 Youth Group Thuraday. May 1 - 700 Bd ol EvangrUara 5M Support Group. 7 30 Sr Chou Saturday. May 3 9 30 Cool a. 6 30 Boa Social Monday. May 5 930 Ptecemakera. 7 30 Peace Circle Tuaaday. May 6 9 30 W«dwatcher» Wedaeaday. May 7 4 00 Acrotyw TrauMag. 700 Sarah Cucle FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Halting*. Mtch. Allan J Weuatak. la trrim Mrataier. BUm Higbee. Dlr Chn. tian Id Sunday. May 4 *30 and 1140 Worship Service* Nuracry provided Brvadcait ol *30 lervKe over WBCH AM and FM 9 30 Church School Cla.ee. for all age 10 30 Colic* Hour in the Church Dining Room. 11 JO Children’• Church. 5 30 junior High Youth PiUowthip al the church. * 30 Senior High Youth FeUowdup at the church. Monday. May 5 • 6.30 Mother Daughter Banquet in Lesion Sharpe Memorial Hall. Tuesday. May 6 • 7:00 Pulpit Nominating Committee In the Church Dining Room. Wednesday, May 7 - 8 45 Circle 1. meet at church to car pool to Carolyn Curtis’ home. 9:15 Orel* 3, in the Lounge 1.00 Circle 4. at the home ol Pearl Stuts 1:30 Circle 3. at the home ol Eluabrth Underwood. 6 00 Circle 6. meet in church park ng lot to car pool io Carolyn Curtis b 30 Kirk Choir practice 7 30 Circle 5. at the home ol Shirley Co­ unt. 7 JO Chancel Chou practice FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH iCH W Green Street llulmp Mxh . 49058. |6l6j *45*574 Davtd B Neiaon >.. Pastor Sunday. May 4 8 30 Worship Service Room 108 The Wounded Healer I Peter It*45. *00 a m Childrens Choir. *30 am Sunday School. l>30 am Radio Broadcaal WBCH. 1140 am Worship Service Sanctuary. 600 pm Jr Hi and Sr Hi. Youth Fellowship Monday. May 5 * X a m Bataar Wcrluhop Fellowship Hall 6.00 p m Webeioe. 7.00 p m Scouts. Tuesday. May 6 2 45 p.m Cub Den. 7 X p.m Trustee. Wednesday. May 7 6 X Mother Daughter Banquet (reservational. 8 00 p m Chancel Choir BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OP CHRIST, 541 North Michigan. Minister day Roas. Phone 944-4145 residence. 945-2938 church Sunday Services 10 i n Bible Study II am ; Evening Services 6 pm.; Wadneaday Evening Bible Study 7 pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OP GOD. 1674 Wr-i State Rood Parto: J A CasapteU. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9 45 am . Worship 11 us. Evening Service 7 pm ; Wednesday Prauc Gathering 7 pm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. BOS S. r*1leraoa Father Lena PohL Putor. Satur­ day Maaa 4:M pm.; Suaday Maaaea 8 am. and ll am. conlesaioos Saturday 4 0&4 30pm HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN 600 Powell Rd. Ruasell A. Sarver. Paator. Phone 9459224 Worship service 1030 am., evening service 6 p.m.. daaaes (or all ages. 9:43 am. Sunday school Tuesday. Cottage Prayer Meeting 7 00 pm. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENB. 1716 North Broadway. Rev. James E. LelUman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour: 11:00a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:CXJ p.m Evening Service Wednesday 7.-00 p m. Service, lor Adults. Trent and Children GRACE WESLEYaN CHURCH. 1302 S. Hanover. Hooting. Leonard Devi. Pastor Ph 944-2256 or 945-9429 Sunday Sunday School 9 45 am.. Worship II a.m . Youth 5 p.m.. Bvrala; Worship 6 pm. Fellowship and CoTlee 7.15 pm Nursery for all senrir— Wednesday: CYC 645 pm . praye and Bible study 7 pm EMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Cor- Filhcr Wayne Smith. Rector. «:X a m. Sunday School end Adult Claaw. 10:30 a.m. Services Weekday Eucharist.: Wednesdsy, 7: IS IB; Thursday, 740 Middleville Area ST. AUGUSTWE. Middleville, Father Walter Spillane. Pnator Phone 962-28*9 Sunday Maae I! am. ST. CYRIL A METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Walter Spillane. Pastor Phone 962 2449 Saturday Maae * pm : Sunday Maa. 9am PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 al Psnnalee Rd.. MiddlevUlc Rev. Weyne Kiel. Paator. Phone *91-1563. Rev. Chirk* Doorobo., Aaai.lant Pa.lor. Phon* 7953466. First Service 9 a.m.; church­ School 10:15 am ; Second Service 11:15 a.m.; Evening Celebration 6 pro Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG AND BANFIKLD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev James E Cook ofrotating Country Chapel Church School 9 am . worship 10 am Banlicid Church School 10 am worship 11 JO am Nashville Area TRINITY GOSFBL CHURCH. 219 Washington. NaabvtUe Rev] G Boomer HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY Sunday School 9 48 am . Sunday Worship CHURL!' 307 E. Marshall Rev Mama 1140 a m.; Evening Service 6 00 pm ; B< SickmiDcr, Factor Sunday Morning Sun­ bl* Prayer. Wednesday 7 00 pm. day School - 1040. Morning Worship Sereice -1140. Evening Service - 7JO. Pray*.- ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Meenng Wedncaday Night ■ 7J0. NoihvUl*. Father Lron Pohl. Pastor A miaaoon ol St. Row Catholic Church. Harting. Saturday Maaa 6 X p m. 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Church Service. 11 a m ; 6 p m Wedne. day • 7 pm Family Bible laalilut* for 2 year old. through adults Nursery rtafftd at all wrvicrs But rr.inislry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664 51*7 lot free traa.portation in Gun Lake area Ministering Gode Word to Tuday s World ol Hasting* Delton Area NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd . 6 mi. 5.. Patior Brent Branham. Phone 623-2215 Sunday School at 10 a m . Wor.hip II am.. Evening Service al 7 pm. Youth meet Sunday 6pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p tn Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTIHGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1992 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY '■pretcripliont’• 11RS- Jellerton• *45-342* HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hostings. AA<higan \________________________________________________________ > George E. Carpenter HASTINGS • Mr. George E. Carpenter, 86, of 525 N. Taffee Dr.. Hastings, died Sunday^ April 27, 1986 at Blodgett Memorial Medicai Center in Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held 1 p.m., Wed­ nesday, April 30, at the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. David B. Nelson Jr. officiated with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributors may be made to Pennock Hospital or First United Methodist Church. Mr. Carpenter was bom July 15, 1899 in Midland, the son of Allen and Augusta (Ranky) Carpenter. He was raised in the Coleman area and attended school there. He came to Hastings in 1935 from Pennsylvania. He married the former Isabel Northway which ended in divorce. On December 19, 1950 he married Thelma G. (Burch) Hubert He retired in 1959 as manager of J. C. Pen­ neys in Hastings. He had been with the company since 1919 and was previously in Ohio and Pennsylvania. He was a life member of Hastings F & AM No. 52; former Hastings Rotary Club member of former member and past president of Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Carpenter is survived by his wife, Thelma; one daughter Mrs. Bonnie Smelker of Dearborn; one step son, Joseph Hubert of Hastings; 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Black of Saginaw and Mrs. Clara Bromm of Coleman. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Carpenter in 1981. William A. Hayward, Sr. DELTON-Mr. William A. Hayward, Sr., of 10399 Stoney PL Crooked Lake, Delton passed away Tuesday evening, April 22,1986 at Borgess Medical Center. Mr. Hayward was bom June 7,1900 in East LeRoy, MI. He had lived most of his lifetime in the Delton area. He was employed at the E.W. Bliss Co. in Hastings from 1936 until his retirement in 1963. He was a veteran of W.W. I and served with the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Delton V.F.W. Post He was married to Opal Monica September. 7, 1921 and she preceded him in death July 11, 1980. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Theresa) Pride of Otsego; two sons, William (Bill) Hayward and Jack Hayward, both of Delton; 20 grandchildren; two great grandchilcYen; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Doris) Cappon of Hastings, Mrs. Russell (Nina) Johncock of Delton and Mrs. Leta Boulter of Delton. A daughter, Mrs. George (Patricia) VanDta preceded him in death on December 1984, and also two brothers, Basil and Elwyn, a sister, Beulah Warner. Services were held Friday at 2:30 p.m., April 25 at the Williams Funeral Home. Pastor Paul Deal officiated. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Graveside services were under the cfirection of the Delton VJ.W., Post Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Gerald J. Haskins LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Gerald J. Haskins, 63, of 1311 Alger SL, Lake Odessa, died Sunday, April 27, 1986 at Blodgett Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held 1:30 Thursday, May 1 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. Don Fry officiated with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lake Odessa Ambulance. Mr. Haskins was bom July 11,1922 in Lake Odessa, the son of Lloyd and Alice (Shupp) Haskins. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1938. He was married to Irene Hamilton on March 18,1950 in Valley Station, KY. He was employed by Ionia County Road Commission and Pickens Koops Funeral Chapel. He served with the CCC’s U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army, retiring in 1964. Mr. Haskins was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by his wife, Irene; one daughter, Mrs. Muri (Sharon) Fawley of Evart; one son, Gerald and Yvette Haskins of Killeen, TX; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Bill (Mary Jane) French of Lake Odessa and Mrs. Dick (Joyce) Waite of Alto; two brothers in law, Bruce and Paul Hamilton. He was preceded in death by a brother. Norine H. Smith LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Norine H. Smith of Lake Odessa died Friday, April 25, 1966 in Sun City, AZ. Funeral services were held Wednesday. April 30 in Sun City. Memorial services will be field Saturday, May 10 at 11 a.m. at St. Edwards Catholic Church, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Edwards Catholic Church or Lake Odessa Library Association. Mrs. Smith was the daughter of Harry and Nellie (Cagney) Byington. She was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa and an active member of St. Edwards Altar Society. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband David; one brother. Stanley Byington of Grand Rapids; two sisters. Mrs. Merle (Doris) DeWeerd of Kalamazoo and Mrs Robert (Virginia) Crockford of Woodland and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Koops funeral Chaoel Lake Odessa SHELBYVILLE - Cornelius (Neal) Mingerink. 79. of Shelbyville died April 24. !986 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings He was born July 28, 1906 in Paris Township, Kent County. The son of John and Matilda (Pot­ ter) Mingerink. He married Mary E. Tanis February 23, 1928. They were produce farmers in the Barry County area. He was a member of the Yankee Springs Bible Church and the Farm Bureau. He is survivied by his wife Mary, four daughters and sons-in-law, Clarence and Dorothea Koopman of Byron Center, James and Helen Boers, Sr. of Schoolcraft, Douglas and Caroline Billings of DeWitt, and James and Marilyn Russell of Ada; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Linda Mingerink and Ken and Sally Mingerink both of Shelbyville; twelve grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and two staters, Miss Nellie Mingerink and Mrs. Anna Dykstre both of Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Esther VanderWoude and Frances Mingerink. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 26 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. John M. Boers and Rev. John Miles officiated, with interment in Pine Hill Cemetery, Kentwood. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the American Diabates Association. Woodland News Zion Lutheran Church is preparing to host the Lutheran Western Michigan Conference spring convention this weekend Vi Aho, Phyllis Baitinger, Connie Green, Janice Jordan, Mary Smith and Judy MacKenzie have worked on planning and preparations for the large crowd expected. Food has been planned for 200 people from Okemos to Muskegon and Reed City. The church has had a complete spring cleaning and Gene Reuther, Ed and Andrew Markwart and others have sanded and re-varntahed the fellowship hall floor in preparation for this event. Dr. Richard Jensen, director of and speaker on the nationally known radio program, Lutheran Vespers, which is broadcast from Minneapolis, will be the main speaker at the convention at Zion this Saturday. Evelyn Frost who represents the ALCW on the committee for the new Lutheran Church, and Lois Jelnik, the Michigan District’s Woman to Woman visitor to India recently, will also speak. Zion Lutheran League held a retreat at the church last weekend and 19 kids spent the night camping in the church with sleeping bags and flash lights. The chaparones were Tom and Julie Possehn. Woodland Lions Club met Tuesday evening for a dinner of ravioli prepared by Bonnie McLeod. The speaker was Diane Szewczyk, by Catherine Lucas director of Charlton Park She brought several relics from the collection at the park. This year an effort is being made to catalog all the items at the park. Szewczyk discussed the proposed millage for Barry County parks that will be on this summer’s ballots as well as all upcoming special events. The 23 Lions Club members present voted to give Charlton Park a donation to help with current expenses. They also gave a donation to the Lakewood Community Choir that was recently organized. Inez Landis, who is still recovering from multiple injuries received in an automobile accident last November, spent several days at home in Woodland recently. On Saturday evening, she visited Marguerite and Emile Baitinger on Velte Road and enjoyed a light supper and an evening of playing cards. Mary Smith hosted a baby shower for Chris and Don Ketchum Friday at her home. There were 16 guests at the buffet supper. Chris received lots of nice baby things while Don took pictures of the event. Marvin and Ella Kantner attended the Grand Ledge Eastern Star’s annual turkey dinner on Sunday. Mrs. Kantner was able to visit briefly with her aunt, Virginia Kussmaul Watson, at the Masonic Hall in Grand Ledge before the dinner. Donald L Quist WOODLAND - Mr. Donald L. Quist, 35, of 7695 Coats Grove Rd , Woodland died Saturday, April 26, 1986 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 29 at 1 p.m. at Lake Odessa Christian Reform Chtrch with Rev. Ben Rider officiating. Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Mr. Quist was bora on October 1, 1950 in Grand Rapids the son of Donald and Frances (Moens) Quist. He graduated from Grand­ ville High School in 1968 and attended Grand Valley State College. He served In the U.S. Air Force from 1968 to 1972. He was presently employed at Steelcase in Grand Rapids at the time of his death. He was a member of Lake Odessa Christian Reform Church Mr. Quist is survived by hta wife, Susan Meagher Quist; four children, Jason, Ben­ jamin, Chava and Whitney all at home; hta parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Quist of Grand Rapids; two brothers, Douglas Quist of Grandville and Daniel Quist and his wife Lorie of Kentwood; hta mother-in-law Mary Meagher of Grand Rapids; six brothers-inlaw, Mike, Tim, Joe, Kevin and Shawn; two staters-in-law, Mrs. Richard (Jacquie) Mansfield and Mrs. Steve (Maureen) Price; and uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Stella J. Crapo DELTON- Mrs. Robert (Stella J.) Crapo of Rt. 1, Chase, MI, formerly of Fair Lake, Delton passed away suddenly Wednesday evening, April 23,1986 at Reed City Hospital. Mrs. Crapo was bora February 28, 1921 in Maple Grove Township, Barry County, the daugther of Parley and Adeline (Penfold) Belles. After 21 years at Fair Lake, they moved to their retirement home in Chase, MI. seven years ago. She was married to Robert Crapo, November 19, 1938, who survives. Surviving besides her husband is one daughter, Mrs. Leland (Beverly) Madison of Delton; two sons, Robert D. Crapo and Garroid J. Crapo; 11 grand­ children; eight great-grandchildren; one stater, Mrs. Alta Case of Battle Creek; a brother, Elmer Belles of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by several brothers and staters. Services were held Saturday, April 26 at the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Envelopes available at the ftmeral home. Delton Flower Station "W» specialize in Wedding A Funeral Work" 126 E. Orchard - Ntxt to the Post Office - DELTON — TL-kftxa PHONE 623-5774 Well knock f the^* vifirst $400 off the is implement toward the cost of any new John Deere implement when _ you buy a new TkskMaster- compact utiEty tractor-650, 750, 850. 950, 1050 or 900 High Clearance models, 17 to 37 horsepower. The implement selected must be designed for use with compact utility tractors. Choose from mowers, loaders, tillage tools, blades, whatever in the long John Deere line. Offer good through June 30, unless cancelled. Come knocking! Finance Waiver Available! No tartereet charge* ’til February 1,1987 G000 SELECTION OF USED LAWN | A SANDEN TIUCTONS. CALL US NOW! THORNAP LE VALLEY Rd.. (M-37) Moiling. • 616-945.9526 Time to Get Busy on Home Improvement No PLACE L1KEH6ME Though your home be handsome or humble... There is probably something you would like to do to it... The Spring Season is the time when everyone gets the urge to improve property, make alterations, or complete an addition. A new garage or an auxiliary building may be your desire. Whatever is needed at your house (or Summer Home) - now is the time to secure the loan that will help you complete your plans. The next few months are ideal for such jobs so, get ready with help from NBH, [Hastings See or Loan Officers Soon so the Season Starts Right!! WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC All deposits insured up to $100,000” �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 1. 1986 - Page 5 Ann Landers Women should be honest Reichards to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Alan and Ramona Reichard of 265 East street- FreeP°rt are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. They were married on May 6, 1961 in Bronson, Ml. They have lived m Freeport eight years, formerly in Sturgis, Their children are Brent and Cheryl (Sisson) Reichard of Lowell, Tina and Jason at home. Their children are having an open hoiae in their honor at the Freeport Methodist Church, May 4 from 2-5. Friends are welcome. Days to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Leonard and Ethel Day of Dade City, Fla., and formerly of Battle Creek and Gun Lake, will mark their golden wedding anniversary Friday. Greeting cards may be sent to them at 821 Martin St., Dade City. Fla. 33525. Day and the former Ethel Lockwood were married April 25. 1936, in Battle Creek He retired in 1976 after more than 30 years as an ironworker. She was employed by the Kellogg Co. and the old Fort Custer State Home and Training School. The Days are members of St. Philip Catholic Church. They have a daughter, Barbara Osborn of 303 Weeks Ave.; four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Dear Ann Landers: I must respond to "L®1 Down in Denver," who complained because she had given her phone number to several guys and not one called her. She asked, "Why do they ask if they aren't interested?” Well, Ann, you've heard only one side of the story. I'm a 21-year-old male who has had some pretty rough treatment from at least a dozen chicks. Let me describe my ex­ periences. When girls have given me their phone numbers I discovered (1) They are never at home when I call. (2) They are too busy to talk. (3) They have given me a wrong number. I'd prefer that a woman be honest and say, "I’d rather you wouldn't call me because I’m not interested in seeing you again." It would be a lot easier to take than a runaround or a number that doesn't work. Sign me - NICE GUYS FINISH LAST (MARIETTA. GA.) DEAR NICE GUY: Where do you find these gems? My mail tells me there is an awesome number of decent young women out there who are onging to meet a nice guy. Are you making the mistake of going after the much-pursued, ever-popular beauty queen instead of a less glamorous type who is decent, kind, intelligent and interesting? From the treatment you are getting. I’ll bet I’ve pinpointed your problem. Don't teach worldly ways Steinbrecher-EHiston engagement announced Mr. and Mrs. Don Steinbrccher of Nash­ ville arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Linda to Rich Elliston, son of Mr. and Mrs. flick Elliston, of Nashville. The bride-to-be is presently employed as an L.P.N. at Provincial House in Battle Creek. Her finance has an associates degree in electronics and is currently working at S.A. Industries in Battle Creek. Rich and Linda have planned a June 21, wedding at St. Rose in Hastings. Murray-Martin engagement announced Dr. and Mrs. William Clark of Gun Lake have announced the engagement of her daughter, Catherine Murray to Kinglsey Martin, son of Mrs. Dawn Martin of St. Ives, England. The bride-elect is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and will complete her master's degree at Harvard Graduate School of Design this term. The groom-elect is a graduate of Oxford University and Harvard Law School. He is associated with Jones, Day, Reeves and Pogue in Dallas, TX. A June 21 wedding is planned. Allen-Matthews united in marriage March 15 Tammy J. Matthews and Kevin B. Allen, both of Jackson, were married March 15, by Rev. Kenneth Vaught in Christ United Methodist Church in Battle Creek. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Matthews of Hastings. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Allen of Battle Creek. Honor attendants were Diane R. Matthews of Battle Creek, the bride's sister, and Kelley Allen, the bridegrooms brother. Following the reception, the couple left for a trip to Toronto. Marriage Licenses Robert Corkwell, 42, Hastings and Patricia Hammond, 59, Hastings. Martin Seger, 27, Hastings and Lou Ann Neil, 22, Hastings. Joel Rogers, 18, Plainwell and June Marshall, 19, Plainwell. Raymond DeMond, 27, Hastings and Debra Wilkins, 27, Hastings. THE KENTUCKY DERBY Hear the Call and the Color Dear Ann Landers: That letter from the young woman who wanted to "help" her sexually inexperienced platonic male friend become more worldly and build his self­ esteem brought back memories. Bad ones. Several years after "Lew" and I married, things became a bit dull in the bedroom. We had a single friend who was painfully shy. When he told me how inadequate he felt because he was a virgin and every other fellow he knew had scored, I decided to do him a "favor.’’ My “generosity” backfired. I became emotionally involved with the guy. To make matters worse, I wasn’t terribly discreet We appeared together in public a few times and tongues began to wag. When the young man heard that there was a lot of gossip about us, he said he couldn't see me anymore. We decided on one farewell fling and that is when Lew caught us at home in our bedroom. 1 begged for another chance, and thank the Lord he agreed to give It to me. The one good thing that came out of the whole stinkin' mess was that I now see my husband in a new light. Things are't dull anymore. I try a lot harder to be a good wife, and it has paid off. My advice to any married woman who thinks she ought to teach a young male friend what life is all about is: FORGET IT. I wish I had. - LADY BOUNTIFUL IN WISCONSIN. DEAR LADY: Thanks for the crash course. The lessons hardest learned are usually never forgotten. I hope it is so, in your case. Euphenism will stay, Ann says &ear Ann Landers: I have been a devoted reader ever since your column hit the printed Page - which, I feel, gives me a right to ask a favor. Will you please stop using that misleading expression, "slept with," when you mean had sexual relations"? A more relevant word (and certainly more accurate) is ‘scoring". To make my point, I offer the following: While sharing convention hotel rooms, I have "slept with" females. Does this mean I am a lesbian? For many years my widowed sister has allowed her white Persian cat to sleep with her whenever she is so inclined. I assure you sbe is not into bestiality. My husband likes to lie down with our (4year-old) grandchild when she visits. "Sleep with me. Gramps,” she pleads at naptime. Believe me, there is no incest involved. Many people sleep together and that's all they do: sleep. I could give you additional examples but I think you get the idea. Please, Ann, knock off the prissy eqihemisms. It's not like you.PERSNICKETY IN PA. DEAR PERSNICK: the expression you consider widely misleading has become part of the langauge. Somehow, "sleeping with" sounds less crass than “scoring" so if you don’t mind, Buttercup, I think I’ll stick with the euphemism. Don’t cover alcoholic’s actions Dear Ann Landers: I work as a technician in a medical laboratory. Also employed here is a woman who is an alcoholic. She does blood and urine .-hemistries and blood typing. She makes mistakes, which others find and correct. Some of her errors have made it past the check points to the doctors. France will be a ‘real treat' Dear Ann Landers: We are taking our first trip to France and would like to know what to expect. - THE R’S IN MAINE DEAR R’S: You are in for a real treat, but Billy Wilder said it best: "France is where the money falls apart in your hands and you can't tear the toilet paper." OK to let go, but get back Dear Ann Landers : I’ll be brief. I knew you are busy. I have this terrific burning desire to let myself go. What do you think? SHAMOKIN, PA. DEAR SHAM: It’s OK to let yourself go so long as you can get yourself back. The Strickland Agency, Inc. 301 South Ml chigon, Hastings Corner ci Michigan and Cantor Phone 945-3215 «H MUKINC. «OMT AND We give PERSONAL ATTENTION to all claim*. Wendell is outstanding in his f iel POSITION OPENING Barry County Prosecutor’s Office Will a lack of calcium do this to you over the years? Learn more about the disease osteo­ porosis and how you can avoid it. Osteoporosis and Calcium Supplements Seminar WED., MAY 7 at 7 PM Physicians Center Conference Room HraontJ-i ■Pioffn ff KNOCK HOSHTAL ABC Rad>o s Don Chevner. Dan Lovett, Fred Manfra and race caller Dave Johnson combine to bong you the color ano excitement of the Kentucky Derby from tne Paddock to the Winner $ Circle SATURDAY at 5:00 P.M. on CONDUCTED BY... Deb Krueger, R.Ph. FREE ADMISSION • PUBLIC WELCOME 100.1 FM TITLE: BASE SALARY: LOCATION: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney $11.00 per hour. S22.204.00/Annual Prosecutor's Office. 220 W Court St. Hastings, Ml 49058 POSITION OPENING: April 19, 1986 MINIMUM Juris Doctorate from an accredited law QUALIFICATIONS school. Member of the State Bar of Michigan. Trial experience preferred. DUTIES INCLUDE: Any duties of the Office of the Prose­ cuting Attorney as assigned by the Prosecuting Attorney which may in­ clude any or all of the following: Criminal Prosecution. Family Support, County Civil Council, Juvenile Delin­ quency and Neglect, Mental Committ­ ment Hrs., State Administrative Pro­ cedures, and other tasks as assigned by the Prosecuting Attorney. SEND RESUME Barry County Prosecuting Attorney at TO: the above address. POSTING DATE: April 22. 1986 APPLICATION ACCEPTED THRU: April 29, 1986 Barry County Protecutort Ottlee It tn Cqutl OpporWtf tmpfoyqf She has been warned repeatedly bui refuses to do anything about her problem and con­ tinues to mess up regularly. Mondays are the worst She comes in with a beastly hangover and the telltale odor of alcohol on her breath The w oman looks like hell and has serious memory lapses Our supervisor knows of the situation and has given her many chances. The rest of the employees mop up behind her and keep an eye on everything she does. Nerves are getting frayed Please advise - NERV OUS IN THE MIDWEST DEAR NERVOUS: Since the supervisor insists on protecting the woman, someone must go over his or her head and report this dangerous situation, for the sake of the alcoholic as well as the integrity of the organization. To remain silent is to be an accessory to the crime. I hope you will have the courage to take action immediately. Check garaqe sales lor receipts Dear Ann Landers: Maybe I can help "Lamebrain," the Houston Chronicle reader STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY who discovered a receipt for $25 in his desk drawer and was unable to recall the tran­ saction I have found myself in similar situations when going through my cancelled checks After racking my brains. I discovered the biggest generator of mystery receipts are garage sales. <One rarely knows or remembers the owners' names. > Perhaps a brief check of recently acquired possessions will click in the memory. Try it. M S IN MPLS DEAR MPLS: Thanks for the clue. I never would have thought of it. Ann Landers' booklet, "Sex and the Teenager." explains every aspect of sexual behavior - where to draw the line, how to say no. the various methods of concetraception. the dangers of VD, the symptoms and where to gel help. For a copy, send $2 and a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11995, Chicago. III. 6061I. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE IllllLUllllT PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File Na. 86-194S7-NC In the manor of Thomas Patrick Jonas. Social Security No. 372-90-7282. TAKE NOTICE; On Monday. Moy 19. 1986 ot 9:00 a.m.. in the probale courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Thomas Patrick Jones. April 23. 1986 Thomas Patrick Jones 5880 Cherry Volley Middleville. Ml 49333 759-7035 (5-1) Raise EXTRA Christmas CASH!!! Sell something you no longer need! Place a...BANNER CLASSIFIED 1 COUNTRY FOLK ART SHOW & SALE MAY 2-3-4,1986 - GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. In the beautiful... I GRAND CENTER 1-196 to Otiowo Ave.. Exit No. 77CS. Io Lyon St.. W. I block to Grand Center, next to Amway Grand Plazo Hotel i OYER 8S QUALITY FOLK ARTISANS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY | Sat. A Sun. — 10 a.m. to S p.m. — Adm. $3.00 Friday evening — 6 p.m. to S p.m. — Adm. $5.00 Grained frames and boxes: Scherenschnilte; baskets: pierced lamp shades: country ond period furniture: Windsor choirs; grained and painted furniture: rag rugs; samplers: teddy bears: redware; spongewore: salt glaze stoneware: theorems, frokturs; tinware: blacksmith- carved toys; signs: weathervanes; decoys; Shaker boxes; pantry boxes; folk art walercolors: stenciling; whirligigs: floorcloths; dummy boards; quilts; country textiles: fireboards; herbal; wreoths ond potpourri; candles: braided ond hooked rugs; ond all country needs for sale. Phone 948-8051 REPORT OF CONDITION Consolidating domestic and foreign subsidiaries of the National Bank of Hastings In the State of Michigan, at the close of business on March 31, 1986. Published in response to coll mode by Comptroller of the Currency, under title 12, United Stotes Code, Section 161. Charter Number 13857 Comptroller of the Currency 7th District STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES Thousands of Dollar* — ASSETS — Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin.............................................. Interest-bearing balances ...................................................................................................... Securities............................................................................................................................................ Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell in domestic offices of the bank and of its Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and in IBFs ................................................................................................................................... Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income.................................................................... LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses.................................................................... LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve............................................................................... Loans ond leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve................ Assets held In trading accounts............................................................................................... Premises and fixed assets (Including capitalized leases)............................................. Other real estate owned............................................................................................................ Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies................ Customers' liability tothis bank on acceptances outstanding................................... Intangible assets............................................................................................................................ Other assets..................................................................................................................................... Total assets........................................................................................................................................ $2,368 1,000 8,933 300 11,212 119 none 11,093 none 598 none none none none 462 24,754 — LIABILITIES — Deposits: In domestic offices ................................................................................................................... Noninterest-bearing ............................................................................................................ Interest-bearing...................................................................................................................... In foreign offices. Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs........................... Noninterest-bearing ............................................................................................................. Interest-bearing......................................................................................................................... Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase in domestic offices of the bank and of its Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and in IBFs .............................................................................................................................. Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury........................................................................ Other borrowed money.............................................................................................................. Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases........................... Bank's liability on acceptances executed ond outstanding......................................... Notes and debentures subordinated to deposits............................................................. Other liabilities.............................................................................................................................. total liabilities ............................................................................................................................... Limited-life preferred stock........................................................................................................ 21,533 6,088 15,445 none none none none none none none none none 205 21.738 none — EQUITY CAPITAL — Perpetual preferred stock........................................................................................................ Common stock.............................................................................................................................. Surplus................................................................................................................................................ Undivided profits and capital reserves................................................................................. Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments.................................................... Total equity capital........................................................................................................................ Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, and equity capital ........................... none 450 500 2,066 none 3,016 24,754 NOTE: $200,000 U.S. Government Securities in the foregoing statement are pledged to secure Public Deposit* Inducing $37,736.28 of the Treasurer of the State of Michigan as required by Law. We, the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities. We declare that it has been examined by us, and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instructions and is true and correct. Directors ... Robert W. Sherwood Jack E. Echtinaw William D. Baxter 1. Marian K. Wurm, Cashier, of the above-named bonk do hereby declare that this Report of Condition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge ond belief, Marion K. Wurm April 18. 1986 1 । 1 | . I , �Pape 6 • The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 1,1986 Lake Odessa News: STAY TUNED. A new arrival on Fourth Street Lake Odessa is Emily Stalter, who weighed seven pounds and 13'< ounce, born April 5. Her parents are Vern and Jam Stalter, her grandparents are Jim and Joanne Lampman and Larry and Maureen Stalter of Woodland and Charlie and Linda Burham of Portland. Norman and Kathy Denny of Saranac announce the engagement of .heir daughter Kelly Jo to Steven Hyatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hyatt. The couple are planning their Just because some of your premium chan­ nels are being scrambled doesn't mean you have to miss out. tou can stay tuned to your favorite programming with the VIOEOCiPHER’ II 2000 SERIES from M/A-COM It's so simple toInstall, easy-tooperate and automatically unscrambles subscribed signals to give you crystal clear reception. So visit us today And stay tuned to your favorite programming with the Scrambler Handler! One Day Only! ' SATURDAY, MAY 3 - 9 to 5 wi m bot m mat unoars rmct m u' system t ■ Costume Jewelry Show , /V I i< • * • • Earrings Brooches Necklace Rings — A/f New Colors — Automation Simplified MZA-COM Deafer fer Barry County” ® 20 Gilmore Jewelers 2396 SOUTH BEDFORD ROAD CALL-945-3517 Our fuity operable showroom allows you to experience a “handa on” demonstration. off All Samples Salts R.prcs.ntalivs will ba al th. store. . t. "In the heart of Hastings" 102 EAST STATE STREET. HASTINGS i Phone 945-9572 Opon Mon.-Thurt. 9:30-5:30: Fri. 9:30 to 9. Sot. 9 to 5 wedding for July 12. Bill and Barbara Desgranges of the Saranac area celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary April 20. They are owners of the Morrison Lake Country Club and are former Lake Odessa residents. They were in business while they resided here. tarry and Barbara Dye. Merval Carter, grandparents and great grandparents Wilbur and Margaret Dye and Paul and Frieda Desgranges of Lake Odessa and Morris and Cecile Carter of Clarksville welcomed a new baby girl. Jennifer Rose, weighing nine pounds who arrived April 2. Her parents are Marty and Brenda Carter and the couple have three sons, Joshua, Travis and Brady all at home. Congratulations to Carl Klahn and Mary Smith who were married Sunday. The reception and open house was held at Cun­ ningham Acres Several real estate transfers include Lawrence and Theresa Townsend of Clarksville to Eugene and Gerda Koning of Lake Odessa; George and Judy Johnson of Woodland to Gene and Judy Taber of Lake Odessa. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Wanke of Clarksville have announced the engagement ut their daughter Kim Marie to Jay Roger Heffelbower. son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Heffelbower of Mulliken. A May wedding is planned. The bride elect is a senior at Lakewood High School and a part-time employee at Union Bank at Lake Odessa. Jay, a 1985 graduate of Lakewood High School is stationed in Maryland with the U.S. Army. Neil Worthley. a former Lake Odessa resident and now of Springfield. Mo. received an “Award of Merit” of the American Protestant Health /Association at Denver. Colo, for his services to programs which affect public policies to quality health care for all citizens. Neil is the son of the late Howard and Alma Wortley and he spent his early life here and graduated from the local school. He has been associated with the Lester E. Cox Medical Centers as administer-emeritus since 1951. EUwyn Hunt of Caufield, MO. recently made a trip here and visited his mother Florence Hunt and family Sarah Hager and Mr. and Mrs. Steven Price of Lake Odessa are announcing the engagement of their daughter Deanna Mane to Duane Musbach, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Musbach of Lake Odessa. The bride­ elect is employed at the Maynard Allen State Bank at Portland and is a 1982 graduate of Lakewood High School. Duane, a 1981 graduate of Lakewood High School, is employed by Bradford White Corp in Middleville. A November 15 wedding is being planned. A real estate transfer lists Robert and Lynda Cobb of Lake Odessa to Kathleen Stuart of Clarksville. Barry County artists invited to join contest Dar Davis, Director of the Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph, has announced that Krasl’s Southwestern Michigan Regional Art Competition will be held August 1-31. All artists over 18 residing in the following Michigan counties are eligible to enter the competition; Barry, Allegan, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun. Cass, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lenawee, Muskegon. Ottawa, St. Joseph, and Van Buren. Artists wishing to receive entry applications are requested to contact the center at 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph. MI 49085 , 616-983-0271. The competition will be judged by MaryRiordan, Spring Lake, former director of the Muskegon Museum of Art. She currently serves on the board of the West Michigan Telecommunications Foundation, is an advisor for the Michigan Council for the Arts, and is a governor appointed member of the Commission on Art in Public Places. Cash and purchase awards totaling $3,750, including a $1,000 cash award from the Arts Foundation of Michigan, will be presented. Other cash and purchase award donors are: Berrien Artist Guild. Industrial Electric, Inter-City Bank. Krasl Art Center. Mercy­ Memorial Health Foundation, NBD F&M Bank. Peoples State Bank, Scope Services. Inc., and Tara Florist. Artists entering the competition must submitslides by June 25. If they are accepted by the judge, actual works will be delivered to the Krasl July 18, 19 and 20. Riordan will make her final decision and award selection July 21. The fee is $5 per entry with three entries maximum. Media will include original drawings, paintings, graphics, textiles, clay, glass, metal, sculpture, wood, and mixed media. The Krasl sponsors a separate "Images” photography competition in February, so photographs will not be included in this show. This is St. Joseph’s fourth annual art competition. The public reception will be August 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. The award preservation is scheduled for 3 p.m. Ever Since1968We’ve D( About Eveiything¥)ur Heai facemakers todi just one quartern theywereonlyteny Actual size is mud ofasilverdoi R>rl5yearsour Cardiac Sympo­ sium has been helping Southwest Michigan Physicians learn impor­ tant new data that helps make heart disease less ofa threat At Borgess. we've found that getting many patients offtheir feel as soon as possible helps speed recovery. IVe've spent millions on technology. But we cant begin to pul a price on the level ofexpertise and care possessed by our cardiac staff. Our Reamed Hearts Club participates in the annual Run far Hie Health OfII The!985event attracted 3.700runners. 75ofwhom were former cardiac WELCOME TO STURGIS 'Harvey'is a diagnostic teaching aid with lots ofheart One of20 in the entire world, he realistically simulates a variety ofheart disease symptoms patients Pop: 9,468 WELCOME TO ECHO cardiogram uses soundwaves to provide images of the heart muscle and valves. PORTAGE Pop: 38,157 ■ Borgess specialists use multi-crystal nuclear gamma cameras forprecise diagnosis. We re one ofonly tuo hospitals in the state to do so. ■ i idSS g U Since1968. more than 48.500 people have come to us for cardiac procedures. That 's more than the entire population oftwo ofthe several communities we serve. Fbr 56 years, heart disease has been the number one killer in this country. So for almost two decades now. we’ve put our hearts into being this area’s only provider of complete cardiac care. You see, ever since 1968. when Borgess’specialists began to practice heart catheterization, we’ve searched for new ways to make heart disease less of a threat. And to help its victims go on to live more normal lives. Our most recent advances in nonsurgical techniques often send patients home from the hospital in an amazingly short time. And when these treatments are administered within the first few hours after a heart attack, permanent damage is often avoided. But should surgery ever he required, it’s good to know that over 6.250 open­ heart surgeries have been performed at Borgess. What’s more, today's cardio­ vascular surgeon can turn to methods of bypass surgery and valve replacement that no one thought possible, even a few years ago. Other advancements are as near as your telephone. By calling our Chest Riin Hotline at 33 lions answer professional! of the year. YetwilNl available wtf sponsorship! �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. by...Esther Walton Prairie lawyers Back in the early days, when Hastings was a small village, one of the main entertained events was attending the circuit court sessions. Circuit court was held upstairs in the old frame building which then answered as our country courthouse. According to M.L. Cook, there was a larger proportion of criminal cases, to other types of cases. Some civil cases, especially damage suits and breach of promise trials, were the most popular and always drew a crowd. Here is a short explanation for those of us today who do not know what a breach of promise suit is: a breach of promise was usually when a man promised to marry a woman, and then backed out of the promise. There are other kinds of breach of promise suits but that particular kind was tne crowd's favorite in the 1840's. Lawyers could and would criticize each other, while the judge would tolerate the action. The aim of the pioneer lawyer was to have his own witness tell the story he wanted him to give, and by brow beating, confuse a witness on the other side. All of this would be a great crowd pleaser. There was as much theater at court as could be found at the Opera House. The first lawyer in Hastings was Marsh Gidding from Gull Prairie (Richland), who came to Hastings in 1842. He returned to Gull Prairie a year or so later. Late in life he was appointed Governor of New Mexico and died in that office in 1875. There was no resident Lawyer until the fall of 1843 when LA. Holbrook came from Hillsdale and entered at once upon a legal practice in which he continued until his death, in 1875. H.S. Jenning appeared the same year but only stayed for two years. In the spring of 1844, a Mr. Rowley came hither from Battle Creek. In 1850 Norton S. Palmer came and remained for five years. James Sweezey came in 1851 and practiced until his death in 1898. Charles White practiced in Hastings from 1858 to 1860 and Charles G. Holbrook, brother of LA. Holbrook, came in 1857. Other early pioneer lawyers were: Frank Allen, Harvey Wright, J.R. Van Veksor, and E.A Holbrook. William Burgher opened his office in 1853 and held many public offices, George W. Mills, and Charles Bauer came in 1969 and some member of his family practiced law in Hastings for over one hundred years. Lucius Russell and A.D. Cadwallader were long time lawyers, coming to Hastings in the 1870's. Cadwallader owned one of the local newspapers. William H. Hayford an early resident started his law practice in 18&4 Daniel Striker was admitted to the Barry County bar in 1874. P.W. Kniskern. also a newspaper publisher, started practicing la* in 1877. Loyal Knappen was admitted to the bar in 1876, Charles M. Knappen and WmPowers in 1877. Others were J.R. Eastman, J L. Fish. Hiram Greenfield and Frederick Youngs all practiced law before 1876. In 1940, ML. Cook told this story about two of the early pioneer lawyers in Hastings: The two leading attorneys at the bar in those days in this city were James A. Sweezey, a man probably six feet three in­ ches in height, broad shouldered and straight. He had a heavy black mustache and side whiskers, which were fashionable in those days. He dressed well and was con­ sidered a good lawyer. He loved to use big, high-sounding words when addressing the court or the jury. The other leader was a far different type. He was Charles G. Holbrook. He was probably a foot shorter than Mr. Sweezey, wore a full beard, and mustache, was always well dressed, but was not a person of such commanding appearance as Mr. Sweezey, but made up for this defect in other ways. Sweezey was very dignified in manner and not much given to joking. Holbrook, on the contrary, had a great sense of humor, was very sarcastic, especially towards the op­ posing counsel, and often to witnesses on the other side. He had an explosive laugh that one could hear for blocks. (This was before the advent of automobiles and the sound of peoples’ voices could be heard.) M.L. Cook remembered one day when he was visiting the court room, Mr. Sweezey was making a plea for his client. In closing the argument he said to the judge that he did not feel that he was in a physical condition to make the kind of piea he would like to have made, be-a use, he said, he had suffered that morning from a severe "hemorrhoige of the head, if he had said he had had a nosebleed everyone would have understood. A smile crepl over the face of Charlie Holbrook when his opponent made that apologetic remark to the court. In answering the plea of Mr. Sweezey, he went on to say U|at he had been at loss to understand the strange position his opponent had taken in Jhe trial; but now everything was explained Mr. Sweezey *s concluding words to the Judge. He said: "I can see it all now. It is a case of "hemorrhoige of the head." Mr. Holbrook declared that all through the trial, this strange ailment of the opposing council *as now explained. Instead of reason, sound judgement, and interpretation of the law. he said, we have "hemorrhoige of the head.” No description can do justice to Mr. Holbrooks ringing the charges on this world "hemorrhoige” which he coined for the occasion, to the great annoyance of Mr. Sweezey and the evident amusement of the spectators. Such remarks are not permitted in our circuit court today. Lawyers cannot berate each other as they did at that time. Another story came from Shirly Smith telling about his father Judge Clement Smith: "1 remember my father’s laughter one time when he was in court and while he was practicing law. James A. Sweezey was defending a client on the ground that he merely gave way to a sudden impulse - as we all do - he said. Then Mr. Sweezey described the iron horse pulling a train into a railway station while a crowd looked on. He pictured this eloquently and concluded by­ asking: “Is there a man here who hasn’t had an almost irresistable impulse at such a time to throw liimself on the rails in front of the great advancing locomotive? Charlie Holbrook, the counsel on the opposing side, broke the spell by drawing: "Why in hell didn't you?" CORRECTION The photograph of 617 W Green Street published last week was th first home of M.L. Cook. The home belonged to his uncle Sylvester Cook. M.L. Cook grew up in the family home at 901 W. Green St. MieJust Local student receives scholarhsip Aquinas College has announced the recipients of the Presidential Leadership Awards. Receiving one of these distingished scholarships is Kristin Trahan of Hastings. Kristin, a senior at Hastings High School, is the daughter of Michael and Lynn Trahan. The Presidential Leadership Award is a merit scholarship based on a combination of a student’s grade point average and leadership qualities. To qualify for the scholarship a student must maintain at least Altet 3 oo hiuh school grade point average, while , exhibiting a high level of leadership ability ‘ through involvement in school, community or religious activities. The scholarship is awarded without regard to financial need and can be renewed for four years of study at Aquinas. Aquinas College is a private, four-year, coeducational college located in Grand Rapids. The College is committed to serving students of all ages with career-oriented, liberal arts programs. Aquinas offers more than forty majors and serves a total population of 3300 students. Planning Your Wedding? Borgess was the first hospital in Michigan to use dilatation techniques to relieve blockage indie arteries. Fbr many, this process is an alternative to open-heart surgery. We've published a helpful bro­ chure with some very heartfelt ad­ vice. Fbr your copy call383-7118. May 1,1986— Page 7 Welcome Wagon can help you plan your wedding with tips and suggestions from a wide range of wedding professionals. All at no cost to you! An Engagement Visit is easy to arrange. I’ll bring useful ideas and gifts, plus cards you can redeem for more gifts at local businesses. I'm as close as your phone and hope you'll call soon to arrange for a convenient visit. BARRY COUNTY’S SECOND COURT HOUSE . . . Completed on Jan. 19, IM, to replace one destroyed by fire, the above building was the scene of many notable legal battles and of rousing public rallies during the Civil War era. Hastings students earn perfect test scores A spokesperson for the Hastings Area School System announced that 21 fourth graders, 14 seventh graders, and 40 sophomores attained perfect scores on the 1985-86 Michigan Educational Assessment Program tests that are required to be taken each year by all students in grades 4,7, and 10 in the public schools of the state. The fourth graders with perfect scores were Rachel Brighton, Matt Christy, Randall Cook, Nicole Cooklin, Kelly Eggers, Brandi Eye, Brian Jones, Scott Krueger, Timothy Martin, Ryan McAlvey, Katie Parker, Aaron Rankin, Robert Saninocencio, Todd Saninocencio, Shellie Schantz, Michael Shade, Stephanie Smith, Jennifer Vanaman, Lori Vaughan, Marc Wright, and Alyce Zimmerman. Seventh graders achieving 100 percent on the tests were Emily Allyn, Matt Bender. Michael Cisler, James Cook, Lisa Cook, Tom Cruttendent, Chad Horton. Bradley Hum­ phrey, Christina Koetje, Carrie McCandlish, Matthew Miles, Jason Tietz, Steve Waldron, and Chase Youngs. Hastings High School sophomores who earned perfect scores were Philip Anton, Lesli Becker, Cari Bradley, Donald Cheeseman, Ginger Clark, Todd Clarkin, Lisa Clawson, Kelley Daugherty, Kathy Dawson, Peter Devault, Boyd Endsley, Greg Feather, Heidi Frye, Scott Furrow. Kent Gee, Jon Harmon, Greg Heath, Janelie Hoekstra, Christina Howell, Robert Longstreet, Eric Maichele, Tom Mathews, Kimberly McCall, Michael Merrill, Mark Micklatcher, Christina Morgan, Aaron Moskalik, Dan Phillips, Cris Sarver, Angela Sears, Jackie Sunior, Cherie Swank, Sara Sweetland, Christ Tokarski, Wendy Ulrich, Sara Vos, Andrew Walker, Timmi Watson, Robb Witzel, and Archie Wood. In recognition of their outstanding per­ formance on the State tests, all of the students will receive "Certificates of Recognition” from the Board of Education for the State of Michigan. The certificates will be presented to the students during awards programs conducted at their schools. Middleville West PTO holding spring carnival Middleville West PTO will present a Spring Carnival Saturday, May 10, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at West Elementary School, (behind SL Augustine's Catholic Church). The public is invited. NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF Hastings Area School District — State of Michigan — We built the first free standing center for cardiovascular health in the country, helping cardiac patients live out their lives normally. Northland Optical Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled Frames Repaired or Replaced Prescription Sunglasses - Safety Glasses Ask About oar Children's Frame Warranty Contact Lens Supplies &J282 you can have quesby Borgess cardiac care ^4-hours a day. every day tithe technical advances tenever lost sight of our tylhe Sisters of SL Joseph ■ nearly 100 years ago. What this means to you. is care and compassion that comes from the heart. BORGESS Critical Care Is Our Mission In Life ‘ Insurance Plans Blue Cross Provider Monday 8:30a.m. Io 7:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 8:30a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 1510 North Broadway — Hastings — 945-3906 WHO MAY VOTE? Section 532 of Act 269, Public Acts of Michigan, 1955, as amended, pro­ vides the following: “The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of any person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township in which he resides... To The Qualified Electors of Said School District: The election is being held to vote on the following: MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION: ARTHUR M. ALLEN 2 YEAR TERM -----------------------2 YEAR TERM PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY 4 YEAR TERM LARRY E. HAYWOOD 4 YEAR TERM WILLIAM HEATH 4 YEAR TERM DIANE L. HOEKSTRA 2 YEAR TERM NANCY L. JONES Also any Propositions that may be submitted LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerkfs) or City Clerk to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on June 9, 1986 is May 12,1986. Persons registering after 5:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on said day are NOT ELIGIBLE to vote at said ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register must deter­ mine when the City and Township Clerks’ offices will be open for registration. BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER TAKES REGISTRATIONS Under the provisions of Chapter 8 of Act 269, Public Acts of Michigan, 1P55, as amended, registrations will NOT BE TAKEN BY SCHOOL OF­ FICIALS and only persons who have registered as general electors with the appropriate Township or City Clerk of the Township or City In which they reside are registered electors. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School District, Michigan Dated May 1986 ANN I. AINSLIE, Secretary, Board of Education �Page 8— The Hastings Banner— Thursday. May 1.1986 Legal Notice Hastings Jr. High Honor Roll NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE SPAGHETTI DINNER Friday, May 16 at... Default hoving been mode in the conditions of o certain mortgogo mode the 24th doy ol July. 1990 executed by STANLEY E MIDIING ond MARY I. MIDLING husbond ond wife, os mortgagors. to WHITCOMB AND KELLER MOItfGAGE CO.. INC., of South Bend. Indiana, a* mortgagee, ond assigned to FIRST BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF SOUTH BEND ond now known a* 1st SOURCE BANK, o* mortga­ gee. ond recorded in the Office of the Register of Dei.ds for Barry County, Michigan, on July 28. 1980. in Liber 245 on Page 900. ond »oid assignment being recorded in the Office ol the Register oi Deed* for Barry County. Michigan, on October 9. 1980. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid at the date of this notice Thirtyfive Thousand Four Hundred Seven and 52/100 ($35,407.52) Dollars far principal and inter­ est. no suit or proceeding at low or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, ond the power of sole in soid mortgage con­ tained hoving become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Friday, Moy 9. 1986. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, ol the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hosting* that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County ol Barry, there will be offered for sole ond sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amount* due and un­ paid upon said mortgage, to­ gether v. »h interest thereon at eleven and one-hoH (11 % %) per­ cent per annum, together with the legal cost* and charge* of ■ale. Including the attorney fee* a* provided by law in said mortgage, the lands ond pre­ mise* In sold mortgage men­ tioned ond described a* follows, to-wlt: Lot* 26. 34 and the North half of Lot 35 of the Replat of Lot 19, Upson'* Resort, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded In Liber 3 ol Plots on Page 84, Barry County record*. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six month*. Dated: April 7. 1986 8ruceW. Gee of Siegel. Hudson. Gee, Shaw 8 Fisher Attorney* for Hasting* City Bank 607 North Broadway Hasting*. Michigan 49058 (5-8) PLEASANTVILLE ELEMENTARY Serving... 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. ADULTS ‘3.50 I CHItWHX .,,'3.50 I HrtSCKOOL F»« * SMrFrins * MaWA * * G AS GRILL WILL BE RAFFLED « To make reservations phone ... 758-3394 or 758-3434 by May 9th Limited amount of tickets available at door. — NOTICE — The City of Hastings Is now taking bids on roofing four city buildings. City Hall Portion of Fire Station Part of City Garage Building at Fish Hatchery For more Information, please contact the office of the Director of Public Ser­ vices. Blds must be returned by May 9, 1986, to City of Hastings, 102 S. Broad­ way, Hastings, Michigan 49058. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk ----- -- NOTICE -- -----McCann Rd. at Thomapple River Barry County, Michigan OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Barry County Road Commissioners hereby announces the opportunity to request a public hearing concerning the proposed Improvements to McCann Rd. at the Thomapple River situated In Sec­ tion 31 • Irving Ibwnshlp, Barry County. As previously announced the proposed Improvements by the Barry County Road Commission In cooperation with the US. Federal Hlgnway Administration and the Michigan Department of Transportation Include the construction of a new bridge structure and related ap­ proach roadway Improvement work. Any persons who may be Interested In requesting a public hearing concerning these proposed Im­ provements should present their request In writing to the Board of Barry County Road Commissioners, 1845 W. Gun Lake Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 on or before June 10,1986. Board of County Road Commissioners Barry County, Michigan Robert Russell, Chairman Stephen Scott, Member Norman Jock Lena, Member_______________________ 7th Grade All A’s - Matt Bender. Geri Eye. Jean Fogel. Elizabeth Fullerton. Matt Gahan, Brad Humphrey. Julie Norris. Travis Suntheimer, Kelly Vandenburg. All A's and B’s - Jason Carr, Mike Cisler. Lisa Cook. Martha Craven. Tom Cruttenden. Tom Dawson. Kamell DeGoa. Karl Local Birth Announcements ITS A GIRL Ted and Kathy (Ahearn) Knudsen, Bethany Marie, March 20, at Patterson, LA^ 8 9 oz. She has a sister, Brooke at home and proud grandparents are Bob and Mary Jane Knudsen of Indiana and Marge and Con Ahearn of Hastings. Joseph and Amy (Cotant) Mitchell, Fairfield, CA, Michelle Ann, April 19. 1986 Grandparents are Joann Cotant and Richard Cotant both of Hastings. The Mitchells live at 2320 Pennsylvania Ave., Apt. 1, Fairfield, CA 94533. Timothy and Cheryl Allen. Woodland, April 16, 8:42 a m., 7 lb. 12 oz. Anita and Richard Duits, Woodland, April 17, 9:41 a.m., 8 lb. 4 oz. Brenda and Lee Scott Dingman, Hastings April 19, 4:52 p.m., 7 lb. *4 oz. Wendy Jo and Monte O'Dell, Vermontville, April 22. 12:02 a.m., 7 lb. 94 oz. Sally and George Dutfnn. Delton. April 22, Mary Ellen and Brian Stiemsma, Hastings. April24,8:45 am., 6 lb. 24 oz. Karrie Neil. Freeport, April 5,11:14 a.m., 7 lb. 14 GR­ IT’S A BOY Gloria and Donald Wilcox, Delton. April 19. 4:04 p.m., 8 lb. 7 oz. Debbie and James Morrison, Lake Odessa. April 22, 8:17 a.m., 7 lb. 2 oz. Richard and Colleen Boyd, Delton. April 22, 9:07 p.m., 6 lb. 2 oz. Kim and George Coldwell, Hastings. April 23, 9:53 a.m., 7 lb. 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May 1,1986- Page 9 -4re«OL ituariei Robert Shellenbarger BLOOMINGDALE formCn|b“Tu Jr ' 1 Mr Robcr. °( Bloomingdale, 'l“5t"’*s' d'ed Saturday. April 12. 1986 as the result o( injuries in an auto accident near Bloomingdale Memorial XT' r'Wd 11 “ m &,lurd‘y. May 3 al the W ren 1 uneral Home Rev. Leonard E. Davis will officiate. , Mr Shellenbarger was born November 8. 1M2 in Hastings the son of Robert and Dorothy ( Converse) Shellenbarger. He was raised tn Hastings attending Hastings schools. He was employed al Bangor Food Products Company. He B ’“rvived by four sons, Stanley and Frank Shellenbarger both of Elkhart, Ind Hank Shellenbarger of Hastings and Harvey Shellenbarger of Kalamazoo, his father. Robert Shellenbarger of Hastings- his stepfather Alfred Martz of Hastings; a sister, Mary Lee Martz of Bloomingdale three brothers, Eldon, Duane and Ivan Shellenbarger all of Hastings; and two step brothers, Jeff and Ben Martz of Hastings. Henry Visscher ST. JOSPEH ■ Mr. Henry Visscher of St. Joseph. MI. formerly of Plainwell passed away Sunday evening at the Mercy Memorial Medical Center In St. Joseph. Mr. Visscher was bom in Reeman. Michigan, Sept. 4, 1901 the son of Engbert and Henrietta Visscher. He was predeceased by his wife Jennie In 1980. Survivors include three sons, Donald of Kalamazoo. John ol Martin and Paul of Hamilton; three daughters. Ruth Reedyk of Benton Harbor, Eleanor Herrygers of Kalamazoo and Jean DeVries of Kalamazoo; 19 grandchildren and four great grand­ children; two sisters, Hattie Frericks and Minnie Teerman of Fremont; two brothers. Jake Visscher of Fremont and Rev Bernard Visacher of Colorado He was preceded in death by brothers John and George and sisters Alice Rlekeh, Lena Gebben, Helen Tanis and Ella Visscher Funeral services were held at the East Martin Christian Reformed Church on Wednesday, April 30. at 1:30 p m with Revs. Harlan Roelots and Marvin Beelen of­ f killing. Burial was In Hillside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the East Martin Christian School or the charity of yoir choice NASHVILLE ■ Mrs. Olith F. Hamilton, 7S. of 404 E. Casgrove St., Nashville, died Tuesday, April 29.1986 at Mercy Pavaliw* m Battle Creek. Funeral services will be held 1 p m. Friday. May 2, at the Vogt Chapel Wren Funeral Homes’ Rev. Lynn Wagner will officiate with burial in Lakeview Cemetery­ Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Country Unit American Cancer Society or Nashville Putnam Library. Mrs. Hamilton was bom May 20, 1907 in Ogemaw County, MI. lhe daughter of Frederick and Emma (Day) Wood. She was raised in Ogemaw County, Newberry and Ypsilanti attending school in Ypsilanti, graduating in 192S. She attended Ypsilanti Normal receiving her teachers certificate in 1929. She was married in Samuel Hamilton on June 17. 1934. She taught school in Nash­ ville and Bloomfield returning to Nashville in 1934. She retired in the early 1970’s after teaching 30 years in Maple Valley school system. She was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church. United Methodist Women, Delta Kappa Gamma, National,Michigan and Maple Valley Teacher's Association, American and Michigan Home Economics Association. Putnam Literary Club, Nashville Pythian Sisters and c long time advisor of Future Homemakers of America. Mrs. Hamilton is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Sandra) Turner of Fairfax, *A; one son. Frederick W. Hamilton Sr., of Yorba Linda. CA and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Burton Wood and a sister. Flora Firesteine. Jesse Alerding DELTON - Mr. Jesse Alerding. 58, of 12095 S. Parker Rd., Delton, died Tuesday, April 29.1986 at Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home. Harold E. Hoover VERMONTVILLE • Mr. Harold E. Hoover. S4. of 171 N. Main SL, Vermontville died early Wednesday. April 30. 1986 at Com­ munity Hospital in Battle Creek. 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Seven (7) member, were present: Doon. Hoore; Kiel; Landon; McKelvey; Williamson; ond, Colemon. None absent. Al the beginning of the meeting all present stood and pledged allegiance to the Ilog. Moved by Kiel, support by London to approve the minutes of lhe April 8. 1986 meeting os moiled. Motion carried. Moved by Williamson, support oy Hoore to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried. Various correspondence was read by Chairperson Colemon. Public comment was colled for by Chairperson Coleman. A request was mode for permission for satellite delivery programming In the County. The Individual was referred to the townships for per­ mission. Moved by Hoore. support by Williamson that the Droposed fee schedule of the Health Department be.proved as presented. Motion carried. Moved by Hoore. support by McKelvey thot the following tribute be adopted ond the Chair be authorized to sign. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Hoore. support by Williamson to adopt the following resolution: resolution WHEREAS. No final action has passed Congress to continue funding for the EPA't toxic site in­ vestigation and cl eon-up programs, ond WHEREAS. There Is o strong possibility that the EPA will start cancelling contracts in forty-five (45) days with the firms that handle testing, planning and Implementation of their cleon-up projects, ond WHEREAS. A termination of those contracts would couse a slow down ond stoppage of these projects resulting in irreparable harm to many communities. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Barry County Board of Commissioners speaking for and on behalf of all county citizens os follows: 1) Thot By These Presents, rhe Barry County Board of Commissioners encourages our U.S. Congres­ sional delegation to see out ond support o compro­ mise that will ensure continued funding for the Environmental Protection Agency ond allow said Agency to continue lhe clean-up of environmentally dangerous sites. 2) . Be It Further Resolved that a suitable copy of this Resolution be sent to the U.S. Congressmen ond Senators representing Barry County, ond the Michigan Association of Counties. Carolyn G. Colemon. Choirperson Norval E. Thaler. County Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN) )SS: COUNTY OF BARRY) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true ond correct statement of the official proceedings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners at their reg­ ular meeting on April 22, 19B6. Miriam E. White, Deputy Clerk RESOLUTION WHEREAS. The County of Barry is a participating municipality of the Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, established by Act No. 135, Public Acts of 1945, as amended; ond WHEREAS. Act No. 374, Public Act of 1974, amended lhe said Act No. 135 (now known as Act 427 ol the Public Acts of 1984, to permit par­ ticipating municipalities Io adopt a new benefit program for oil members ol o bargaining unit as provided in Sec. 41 d of sold Act. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the Barry County Board ol Commissioners doos hereby elect to adopt Benefit E Program, effective January 1, 1987, and again January I. 1988, for all members within lhe bargaining unit known os the Courthouse Employees' Association, within the County of Barry. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall filo a certified copy of this Resolution with the Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement Board within ten days of Ils adoption. Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson STATE OF MICHIGAN) )SS: COUNTY OF BARRY) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true ond correct statement of the official proceedings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners al their reg­ ular meeting on April 22, 1986. Miriam E. While. Deputy Clerk Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Hoare thot o Savin Copy Machine bo purchased for Probate Court, at a cost of $3,495. Monies ore to come from the Copilol Improvement Fund budget. Motion carried. The name of Delores Mohn of Delton wos placed In nomination by Commissioner Williamson for the Substance Abuse Board, the term to continue through December 31.1987. Moved by Kiel, support by Hoare to accept the resignation of Frank Rothfuss ond Jon Muliett from the County Compensation Board. Motion carried. Moved by Hoore. support by Williamson that the nomas of Albert Bell ond James Fisher be approved for three yeor terms on the County Compensation Board ond Lorry Rattler to a four year term on that Board. Motion carried. Two names were presented for the new position of County Coordinator: Judith Peterson and Augus­ tin K. DuPont. Roll call was token. Four votes for Peterson: London; Williamson; Coleman; and. Hoore. Three votes for DuPont: Kiel; McKelvey, ond. Dean. Moved by Landon, support by Kiel to fill all correspondence ond reports. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Williamson to ad­ journ to May 13. 1986. or the coll of the Choir. Motion carried ond the meeting wos adjourned at 11:40 a.m. Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson Norval E. Thaler. County Clerk (5-1) Motion carried unanimously. Recess • 9:55 a.m. Returned to session at 10 00 a.m. A proposed Calhoun-Barry Community Growth Alliance was presented by Commissioner William­ son. Moved by Williamson, support by Hoore to refer the matter to the Finance Committee for study ond recommendation. Motion carried. Joe Bleam, Director ol Barry County Transit, presented tw" contracts for 100% State funds to replace five vehicles at the Transit agency. Moved by Hoore. support by Kiel Io approve the contracts and authorize the Choir to sign. Motion carried unanimously. Equalization Director John Alnslle was present and presented the 1986 Equalization report, Moved by Landon, support by Dean that the report be accepted as presented, with Central Services Com­ mittee approving any mathematical or typo­ graphical errors. Roll coll was taken. Six (6) yeas: Landon; McKelvey: Williamson; Coleman; Dean; and, Hoare. One (I) noy: Kiel. Motion carried. William Maybee, a member of the Barry County Porks and Recreation Commission presented a resolution adopted by thot Commission on April 9. 1986. The request was mode to certify to the Barry County Clerk for Inclusion In the ballot at the August 5. 1986 primary election the following millage question: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Barry County Porks ond Recrea­ tion Commission mot in Its regularly scheduled monthly mooting on April 9. 1986. ond; WHEREAS, a quorum of Commissioners were present for sold mooting, and WHEREAS, the f tnancial condition of the Chorlton Pork was reviewed ond discussed, at length, and; WHEREAS. If is in the best Interests ol the citizens of the County of Barry to continue the maintenance and operation of Chorlton Park, ond. WHEREAS, it is in the best Interests of the citizens of the County of Barry to engage In long-term planning, for the acquisition, maintenance, ond operation of future County porks, ond; WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of the County of Barry to engage in long-range planning for contribution to various Townships within the County of Barry so os to provide for the continued maintenance and operation of Town­ ship recreational focilitles, ond; WHEREAS, secure financial planning is required to obtain these benefits, and; WHEREAS, financial assistance from the County of Barry. State of Michigan, ond United States Federal Government appears certain to be re­ duced. if not eliminated, and; WHEREAS, no responsible alternative exists so as to acquire necessary funds toward these goals without the imposition of o tax levy upon the taxable property within the County of Barry, and: WHEREAS, these matters having been discussed in full, in open meeting, by said Commissioners. Anniversary MODEL EM3420 Cuisine-Master • Variable power from 100-700 Watts on all types of cooking and defrosting • Sensor probe for temperature cooking • 60 minute timer with stop bell See our other ad for NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby RESOLVED: T‘,3» 9t>''■■■Mtinn be presented m the Barry County Board ol Commissioners for certi­ fication to Iho Barry County Clerk, for inclusion upon lhe ballot at the primary election of August 5. 1986 for lhe purpose of establishing a fund for and on behalf ol the Barry County Parks and Re­ creation Commission, to wit: "Shall one-quarter (%) mill be levied against the assessed valuation, as equalized, of oil taxable property in the County of Barry. State of Michigan, for lhe yeors 1987 through 1991 inclusive, to im­ prove or moinfoin Charlton Park, as well as provide for the acquisition, improvement and maintenance of properly for County Parks, through the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission." Moved by Dean, support by London that the Board approve lhe resolution and certification be mode to the Clerk to place the question on the ballot as requested. Rnll call wos taken. Six (6) yeas: Hoore; London; McKelvey; Williamson: Coleman; and. Dean. One (1) nay: Kiel. Motion carried. Carolyn G. Colomon, Chairperson Norval E. Thaler. County Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN) )SS: COUNTY OF BARRY) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the official proceedings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners ol their reg­ ular meeting on April 22. 1986. Miriam E. White. Deputy Clerk Moved by Williamson, support by London that the employment of Richord Engel, of the Animal Shelter, be terminated effective April 26. 1986. Motion carried. Moved by Dean, support by Hoare thot the State Representatives and Stole Senators ond Congress­ men representing Barry County be contacted about the extreme variation between gas prices in Barry County os compared to other parts of the State. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Kiel that the Miscellaneous Claims, in lhe amount of 537.IX.20 be approved. Roll coll wos token. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon to approve bills, in the amount of 5370.99, tram Solid Waste Funds. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by McKelvey, support by London to make the following budgeted transfers: General Fund to Commission on Aging - $13,250; General Fund to Soil ond Water ■ $875; Group Home Operating building ond Repair Account to Group Homo Operating Expenditure Control • $1.000: ond, Gen­ eral Fund to Juvenile Justice Fund - $16,500. Mellon carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Kiel to approve the contract with the State Audit division for audit of 1986 County Funds. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Williamson thot the Cooperative Extension Office be authorized to fill tha position of secretary which becomes vacant in June of 1986. Moved by Hoore. support by Landon to table lhe motion until the next meeting. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by McKelvey to grant permission to the Prosecutor to fill the vacancy of Assistant Prosecutor In her office. Motion carried. Commissioner Kiel presented the following re­ solutions and approved the adoption of such, supported by Commissioner Hoare: FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE Use Our Convenient Court St. Entrance t) o OFFER ENDS MAY 31,1986 four INITIALS Engraved Inside! k W four FREE Personal Name! p Your CHOICE of Simulated Stone! ALL BOYS AND GIRLS _ SILADIUM* H.S. 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Other firsts went to the 2-mile relay team of Oom, Chuck Robinson, Mark Schaubel, and Mike Johnson, who was subbing for ari injured Fabricio Cordova; Schaubel in the 880; the mile relay team of Mark Matthews, Mike Brown, Chad Lyons, and Schaubel; Lyons in the high jump; Jim James in the pole vault; and Mike Stout in the shot. Against Albion, Hastings notched firsts in the 2-mile and mile relays; Schaubel in the 880, Lyons in the high jump; James in the pole vault; Dan Hubble in the discus as well as 2 firsts each by Oom in the mile and 2-mile ard Troy Dalman in the 330 low hurdles and high hurdles. The Hastings 2-mile relay team of (left to right) Chuck Robinson, Fabricio Cordova, Mark Schaubel and Wayne Oom is unbeaten so far this season and taking dead alm on a school record and trip to the state. Times set for Hastings b-ball camp Ron Simpson competes in the long jump In the Saxons’ triangular win over Coldwater and Albion Tuesday night. The Hastings boys basketball camp for youngsters in the fifth through eighth grade will be held June 16th through June 20th. The cost of the camp will be 115 if registered in advance or $20 the first day. The camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. every day. The camp will concentrate on the fun­ damentals that all young players should learn and they will be given drills to take home. There will also be guest lectures by both college coaches and players. Camp forms should be mailed to Dennis O'Mara, 429 S. Park, Hastings, 49058. Make all checks payable to Dennis O’Mara. If you have any questions call 948-8625. Lakeview nips Saxons in tennis, 4-3 Errors plague Saxon softball team; lose to Marshall, 12-7 Marshall took advantage of 7 Hastings errors to score 6 unearned runs and defeat the Saxons 12-7 Tuesday night. Sandy Dunn was the losing pitcher despite giving up only 7 hits in 5 innings. The senior righthander struck out 6 and walked 9 before giving way to Kim Harms in the sixth. Hastings, behind a 3-run homer by Vai Dakin, led 5-3 after 2 innings, and still held a 64 margin into the fourth. But Marshall pushed 2 across in the fourth and 4 scored 4 more in the fifth to lead 12-6. The 7 errors comes on the heels of a 9miscue performance against Lakeview last Thursday. •They weren't 2 of our better games." said Hastings coach Judy Anderson. Hastings had 12 hits in the game including 2 each by Suzie Carlson. Kim Sensiba, Kim Tebo. Dakin and Harma. Hastings did beat Lakeview 20-9 last Thursday, piecing together 20 hits. Kristin Trahan led lhe offense with 2 singles, a double, a triple, 4 rbis and 2 runs scored. Carlson added 4 hits, 3 rbis and 4 runs; Kim Galbreath a triple and single, Amy Atkinson a double and triple, Sensiba 2 singles and Ann Colgan 2. Hastings is now 3-3 overall and 1-2 in the league. Hastings entertains Coldwater in a doubleheader tonight before playing in the Wayland Invitational Saturday. The Saxons play Hopkins at 9 a.m.. Gull Lake at 2:15 p.m., and Wayland al 4 p.m. Saxon JV soft ba Ilers win two games Hastings rallied for 5 runs in the bottom of the seventh to nip Lakeview’s jayvee softball team 18-17 last week. . Kathy Bradley had 3 hits for Hastings while Amy Bowers, Shelly Converse, and Kim Smeade each had 2 while Bowers and Smcade had 3 rbis. Against Marshall on Tuesday, the Saxons survived a sloppy affair to outlast the Redskins 16-14. Dwon 14-9 in the fifth, Hastings scored 7 runs to grab a 15-14 lead’ Bradley and Converse had 3 hits while Smeade had a double and 3 rbis and Bowers scored 3 runs. Dawn Eaton was the winning pitcher against Marshall while Bowers won in relief against Lakeview. Lakeview nipped Hastings 4-3 in boys tennis Tuesday night. Sophomore Matt DeCamp won at No. 1 singles for Hastings 7-5, 7-5 while Craig Weller won at No. 3, 7-5, 1-6, 6-2. The third doubles team of Eric Anderson-Marc Zim­ merman won 6-4, 6-4. _______ Also for Hastings, Tim Hubert lost 6-1, 7-0 at No. 2 singles and Dave Byrne lost at No. 4 2-6, 6-4, 5-7. The doubles teams of Todd Havey-Jeff Rodenbeck lost 6-3, 7-5 while Andy MoggDave Vaughan lost 7-5, 6-1. Hastings is now 1-4 in the league and 2-4 overall. Hastings beats Saranac; finish fifth in jamboree Behind a 47 by Amy Andrus. Hastings beat Saranac 223-249 in girls golf last week. Kristin Arnold and Lynn Nolan both shot 56s for Hastings. The Saxons also finished fifth in their second Twin Valley jamboree match of the year, which presently ties them for third with Coldwater in the league’s overall standing' Off and running to the state? Saxons’ 2-mile relay team starts season fast by Steve Vedder A year ago they were simply four youngsters who offered promise for the future. This sjring the future has arrived. After a mediocre season last spring, the sizzling Hastings boys track team’s 2-mile relay foursome of Wayne Oom. Mark Schaubel. Chuck Robinson, and Fabricio Cordova has literally run away from op­ ponents ths year. Going into Tuesday's triangular meet with Albion and Coldwater the squad had beaten back pretenders from Harper Creek, Sturgis and Greenville as well as first place finishes in the Wyoming Park and last Saturday’s Hastings Relays. Hastings Coach Paul Fulmer said his 2­ mile squad is the strongest link of an ex­ ceptionally powerful Saxon relay contingent. .—“I'm really happy with what they've done,” said Fulmer of the 2-milers. "At the Hastings Relays wc finished fourth as a team with 25 points and the relays accounted for 22 of those points. “The 2-mile relay team is probably the single strongest relay event we have.” Because of marked individual im­ provements, the foursome has made great strides as a team, said Fulmer. Last spring, for instance, the 2-mile relay team compiled only a “so-so” year with 7 wins in 11 outings while failing to place in the Twin Valley meet and prestigious Hastings Relays. But Oom, Schaubel, Robinson and Cordova have each shaved up to 5 seconds off their half mile splits and their time as a unit has subsequently plummeted from their 1985 best of 8:49 to 8:37 at this year’s Wyoming Park Relays. "Schaubel has been going 2:03 for his 800, but the biggest cut has been Wayne, who is now at 2:06 ur about 5 seconds off last year,” said Fulmer. "Fabricio and Chuck have both cut 2-3 seconds off their half-mile times too." With continued luck — which took a jolt last week with an injury to Cordova — Fulmer said the team could break the school record of 8:19 and possibly even earn a trip to the state meet. “By the end of the year, hopefully, Mark will be under 2 minutes, Wayne has run 2:06 before, and if Fabricio and Chuck can do2:07 or so, then there’s the school record,” said Fulmer. “These kids have the potential to do it We haven’t had a nice day on an all-weather track yet.” For the foursome to qualify for the state, Fulmer said the team would have to slide its time down into the 8:10 range, an average of 2.03 each. “ "It’s definitely a possibility," acknowledged the second-ye ar Saxon coach. "I hope Fabricio’s (ankle) injury doesn't hurt. "If they bring their times down they have a chance. They're hard workers and they always seem to get the job done." Sports Marshall outlasts Saxon nine, 1-0 Marshall’s Kevin Belcher allowed only 2 scratch singles in pitching the Redskins to a narrow 1-0, 10-inning win over Hastings Tuesday night. The winning Redskin run was scored on a single, 2 walks and an error in the bottom of the tenth. The loss dropped Hastings to 1-2 in the Bowling Scores Thur*. A.M. 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Wyerman 154 D Schroll 157 N. Taylor IB1; S Mogg 173 J* McMillon 184; S. Pennington 172; C. Quodo 131 - L Bobs 179; C. Benner 145. HIGH SERIES AND GAMES... P. Champion 213-524 J. Gosper 181-510; V. Service 211-549; S. VonDenBurg 207-574; C. Stuart 186-521. K. Forman 190525, D. Keeler 176-483. Twin Valley and 3-6 overall. Mike Karpinski and Mark Wilson had the only Hastings hits of Belcher, who struck out 13 in the game. Junior Chad Casey pitched an outstanding game for Hastings allowing only 3 hits and 4 walks over nine and two thirds innings. He struck out 12. Chad Casey...loses 2-hitter Plans finalized for upcoming Maple Valley Baseball Tournament, May 3 Plans for the 8-team Maple Valley In­ vitational baseball tournament have been finalized with the Lions playing Anchor Bay in a first round game May 3 at 9 a.m. in Vermontville. If the Lions win they play the HastingsIonia winner at 1:30 p.m. in Vermontville. The Saxons and Bulldogs tangle at 9 a.m. in Hastings. In the other bracket, Charlotte plays Bellevue at 11:30 a.m. while Athens plays Olivet at 11:30 in Hastings. The winners of those games play at 3:30 in Vermontville. The championship game is at 5:30 in Vermontville. First round loser games between Maple Valley and Anchor Bay and Hastings and Ionia play at 1:30 in Hastings. First round losers of the other bracket play at 3:30 in Hastings. Maple Valley will also be the site of a 4team softball tournament on May 3. Maple Valley plays Anchor Bay at 9.30 a m. in one first round game while Charlotte plays Saranac at 11:30 a m. in the other bracket The losers play at 1:30 p.m. and the win­ ners at 3:30 p.m. Tim*. Mixed SAXON SPORTS ...next week! May 1 May 1 May1 May1 May 2 May 2 May 3 May 3 May 5 May 6 May 6 May 7 BASEBALL Coldwater (2).................................. 3:30 p.m. SOFTBALL Coldwater (2).................................. 3:30 p.m. TENNIS at Albion............................................... 4:30 p.m. GOLF at Ionia....................................................... 4:15 p.m. TRACK Otsego Relays........................................5:00 p.m. TENNIS Battle Creek Central.......................... 4:30 p.m. BASEBALL Maple Valley Inv............................. 9:00 a.m. SOFTBALL Wayland Inv..................................... 9:00 a.m. GOLF at Marshall................................................3:00 p.m. SOFTBALL Harper Creek.................................. 5:00 p.m. BASEBALL Harper Creek.................................. 5:00 p.m. GIRLSTRACK Lakeview & Marshall............. 4:30 p.m. Four D s 8 J................. ....................................................jg Hostings Fiber Gloss......................................................7g lewis Realty................................................................. .. 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McDonalds .............................................. 522% 518% 501% .......................... .:.'3K leftovers .............................................. HANDlCAP SINGLES A Martin 666-211; B U?. ingston 659: 8. ludesche- 656; B. Hanford 644 Stefan 637 , 8. Hesterly 632-219; A. Dukes 624 Ruthruff 609. T. Buslance 602. 1 Words for the Ys Tumbling - The YMCA will be holding its final tumbling class of the school year. The five week program will begin May 2 and continue until Friday May 30. The program is held in the Northeastern Gym, and is open to boys and girls in developmental kin­ dergarten through first grade Beginners meet from 3-3:45, advanced beginners from 3:45-4:15 and intermediates from 4:30-5:15. Each class has a limited number of par­ ticipants and preregistration is required. The cost for the five week program is $6.50. To register send your check to: 520 E. Francis, Hastings For more information call the YMCA at 945-1574 or Jan Cummins the Instructor at 1-963-1760 Youth Softball - Starting the week of May 5. the YMCA and Youth Council will be starting its spring softball program for boys and girls. Girls in the 3-6th grade will meet on Tuesdays, boys in the 5-6 grade on Wed­ nesdays, and boys in the 3-4 grade on Thursdays. The programs are held at the Hastings Jr. High, from 3:15-4:15. There is no preregistration for this activity, and there is no charge, thanks to the Hastings Com­ munity Fund and the Hastings City Schools. Players should bring their own baseball­ softball gloves. For more information, call the YMCA at 9454574. Tiny Toi Camp - Looking for a day camp for your tiny tot. ages 5-6? The YMCA has long recognized a need to develop a program for these youngsters. The purpose of tiny tot camp is to give 5-6 year old campers the opportunity for supervised fun with other children in a camp setting. Each day is filled with a variety of camp activities such as swimming, nature, archery, BB guns, special events, singing and crafts that are especially designed for their age group. The camp enrollment is kept to a minimum with a camper counselor ratio of 1-5. The cost for the one weex program is $32. The dates and times of the session are as follows: June 16-20 from19-noon. or 12:30 lo3:30. Campers will be pcted up and dropped on by the YMCA at Ute Hastings Jr High Please register early te insure your child, place at camp. For vl',"™"10" and a *tailed brochue, call lhe YMCA at 9454574 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 1,1986 - Page 11 Angels , Legal Notice continued from page 1 Deputies said there have been several ST'T petrol was axed that calls have gone unanswered or responses to calls have been delayed The most serious of those involved an alarm at the Tick Tock restaurant in Hastings April 19. deputies said No police cars were available to answer the alarm, and the owner s son finally had to go and check Ute alarm himself, deputies said Deputies said that the last few times alarms have been tripped at lhe restaurant, burglars were discovered there, and the most recent alarm could have been a "life­ threatening situation". The incident occurred at 6:47 a m., a time period when even the one state police car is off duty. State police from the Hastings Team don’tpatrol between 5a.m. and 7 a.m., and deputies say back-up state police cars from neighboring posts can’t be counted on. Neighboring posts often have only one car patrolling a wide area in their own territory, deputies say, and are often tied up with their own business. Even if state police cars from either Ionia, Battle Creek, Wayland or Lansing were free to respond to a Barry County call, deputies say, response time can be conservatively estimated at at least 30 minutes. Considering the tern lory other state police posts cover, that figure could be raised considerably depending on where the unit is when the call comes in, deputies say. "It’s a great comfort to residents that if they get in an accident at 5:30 a m. somebody might come ... sometime," Cpl. Jerry A. Luedecking said. Duputies also complain that the state police have been picky about the calls they will take and sheriff's dispatchers have been put into the position of ‘begging* them to take certain complaints. “Maybe it’s time for a millage," Luedecking said. "If (the county commission) is having a millage for Charlton Park and not one for the sheriffs department,” Luedecking said, "I guess they’ve got their priorities really out of whack. Recreation is nice, but when people are afraid to go out of their house rt night, who cares about recreation?" “Before the layoffs," Luedecking said, speaking of cuts in the sheriffs department budget that resulted in the loss of several deputies over the past three years, "police protection in this county was not adequate How can it be adequate now?” Deputies say things are getting so tight monetarily in the department that "it’s hard to get a new pair of pants," and the lack of adequate police protection is hurting their image. “We disappoint people and when we disappoint people we get a bad reputation." County commissioners have no plans to initiate a millage for the sheriffs depart­ ment, but “unofficial” inquiries into the possibility of help from the state legislature have been made, Carolyn G. Coleman, chairman of the Board of Commissioners, said. But according to Coleman, "there's no way to get money from the legislature.” The commission is instead keeping its fingers crossed hoping to get through 1966 without further budget cuts. Reductions in federal revenue sharing could put the county in the position of having to come up with $300,000 for next year’s budget, she said. “As far as we know, we're hoping the budget we set up will continue. We're simply hoping we can stay within this year's budget." Budgeting for police protection is not a problem exclusive to Barry County, the Angels say. Olson cited recent police layoffs in Kalamazoo, Benton Harbor and Osceola County and said his group wants to help see that "the road patrols are not only continued, but beefed up " He said his membership makes many excursions out of their home territory to “keep police officers working." Olson said members of his group are "not vigilantes” but rather concerned citizens trying to "do something" to combat crime. "I’ve seen 80-year-old women beaten and raped,” he said. "You can't turn your back on iL" Olson said that nationally, the Angels have been responsible for 652 citizens’ arrests, and while a Justice Department survey showed they don’t have much effect on major crimes, “we can be effective in detering break-ins and rapes by working specific areas." “The national average is a 25 percent reduction in those types of crimes if the Angels work in specific areas.” The Angels work three nights a week in Kalamazoo, he said, and "we’ve seen a difference (in the downtown area). Muggings and break-ins are really low." Angels, some 200 strong in Michigan, are trained in life-saving techniques, citizens’ arrests, and the martial arts. The group was begun in 1979 in New York City and now has chapters nationwide. Efforts are currently underway to get a chapter started in Grand Rapids, he said, and while he hasn’t any immediate plans to get one started in Barry County, “if there’s enough interest, why not? We can always put one in Hastings.” Olson said a lot of the Angels’ work is "just plain boring," but cites four deaths within the organization relating to its work since its inception. Organizations such as the Guardian Angels "won’t help matters", but rather "make them worse," Sheriff Dave Wood said. And publicity, according to county finance chairman Theodore McKelvey, "doesn't do any good. It does harm.” McKelvey said "I don’t believe we have a lot less (police) coverage than we've had right along." "Like anyone else, I sure wish we could have more, but as far as I know, I think the state police are covering all except two hours, which at that time most of the drunks are pretty much at home.” "I understand we might get a couple more state police troopers into the county later on in the year," he said. He said the state sheriffs association has “been working with the legislature to try to get them to give all of the counties law en­ forcement (money).” Sheriffs are arguing that they are in effect housing the state’s prisoners, because judges “sick and tired of sentencing criminals to three to five years in prison and having them get out in 90 days” are sentencing them to jail terms instead. This has created jail overcrowding. As to the problems between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m., McKelvey said "I understand these state troopers can take cars home at night and they are available." McKelvey also said local law enforcement agencies are also able to fill in. Other police agencies in the county, however, say they are required by their municipalities to stay within their respective communities andean only respond outside of their territories to life-threatening situations. “We don’t consider break-ins and alarms life-threatening,” Chief Mark Steinfort of the Hastings City Police said "Our residents don't pay for us to go into other townships," Chief Tom Pennock of the Prairieville Township Police Department said. NOTE OF LETTING OF DRAIN CONTRACT AND REVIEW OF APPOINTMENTS June Yarger surveys Cotant's selection of flowers. This area apparently wasn’t heavily damaged by last week's subfreezing temperatures. Cold snap doesn’t hurt Barry County growers by Sieve Vedder Two days of unseasonably cold tem­ peratures which saw the thermometer plum met into the low 20s apparently did little damage to the area's fruit crop, according to Bob Cotant of Contant's Fruit Market “As far as us, we weren't affected. Our stuff wasn't budded out yet," said Cotant “There was some scattered damage, but as far as percentage it’s low." Temperatures dropped to the low 20s in the Hastings area last Tuesday and Wednesday and as low as 18 in some parts of southern lower Michigan. Statewide, horticultural agents and growers acknowledge the sub­ freezing temperatures did cause some damage to fruit crops, but it takes time to assess all the damage. Michigan is the nation's leading producer of tart cherries and blueberries; ranks second in apples, sweet cherries, plums and prunes; fourth in grapes; and fifth in peaches. Actually, Cotant, who said his farm was set up to irrigate in case of frost but which didn't need to, said this year's growing season has been fairly typical. The first part of March was cold while the latter days were Into the 50s, which is normal for Michigan. Cotant said some King blossoms on Ida Red and McIntosh apples were lost, but that's about the extent of the damage on his farm. That, however, wasn't the case statewide. "We have some friends in Berrien Springs and they lost cherries and apples,” he said. "It hurt them much worse than us." Cotant said most of his farm's strawberry vines have yet to blossom while few of the vegetables are out of the ground yet so they weren't damaged. He said c rop damage is all dependent on timing, for instance, if freezing weather hit a few days later, then cherry trees would have suffered the most damage. Today it would be apples and down the road a few days it would be strawberries, said Cotant. Men stand mute to sex assault charges Not guilty pleas have been entered for two Barry County men charged in separate in­ cidents of criminal sexual conduct. Duar? L. Curtiss, 45, of 143 Philadelphia, Nashvuie, was arraigned in Barry County Circuit Court Friday on charges of engaging in sexual penetration with a 13-year-old girl. Curtiss stood mute to the charges and a May 23 pre-trial was set. A trial in the case may not be necessary, Curtiss’ attorney Jim Fisher said. Fisher said the matter might be settled at the pre-trial hearing. Curtiss is charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct, a life offense. Jeffrey A. Wheat, 27, of 123 W. Nelson, Hastings, was also arraigned on sexual assault charges steming from an incident with an 11-year-old boy March 31. He is charged with second degree criminal sexual contact and attempted second degree criminal sexual contact. He stood mute to lhe charges. A May 2 pre-trial was set. Notice i» hereby given that I. Audrey R. Burdick. County Drain Commissioner ol the County of Barry. Slate ol Michigan, will, on the 16th day of May 1986. al the County Drain Commissioner's Of­ fice in lhe City of Hostings, Coun­ ty of Barry. State of Michigan, proceed to receive sealed bids until 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon of that day. when bids will be opened and publicly announced for the construction of certain drain known and designated os the Beck Drain located ond established in the Township of Thornapple. This Notice of Letting, the pions -necifications and bid pro­ posal shell be considered o pari of the Contract. The following items will be re­ quired and a Contract let for same: Construction consists ol ap­ proximately the following: 1655 1.1. 18" RCP: 6801.1.15“ RCP; 5 eo. 4 ft. dio. manholes; 2 road cross­ ings: replace grovel driveways and 12" CMP driveway culverts; tree removal; pavement restora­ tion and appurtenant work. All work must be completed by September 30. 1986. Bid documents may be exoimed at: Barry County Drain Office. 220 West Court Street. Hostings. Ml; Builders Exchange. Grand Ropids ond Kalamazoo: F.W. Dodge Corp., Grand Rapids ond Kalamazoo. Plans and specifica­ tions may be obtained from the Barry County Drain Commis­ sioner's Office at no cost. A certified check, bank draft or bid bond in the sum of not less than 5% of the total bid price shall accompany each bid. The checks of all unsuccessful bidders will be returned after contracts are awarded. All bids must be made on bidding blanks furnish­ ed by the Drain Commissioner. All excavations shall be bld by the rod or lump sum and not by the cubic yard. Bids may not be withdrawn for 60 days after bid opening. The Drain Commissioner re­ serves the right to waive any irregularities in any bid or to ac­ cept or reject any or all bids in its best interest ond to award the contract to other than the low bidder. If no satisfactory sealed bids are received, we reserve the right to proceed immediately after the rejection of sealed bids, and at the same time and place and without further notice to let the contract by open bidding, likewise reserving the right to re­ ject any and all *uch bids ond to adjourn such letting to such lime and place as we shall publicly announce. Notice is further, hereby, given that on the 4th day of June 1986 at the County Drain Commis­ sioner s Office in the City of Hostings, County of Barry, for all properties in County, or at such other time ond place thereafter, to whch I. the Drain Commis­ sioner aforesaid, may adjourn the some, the apportionment for benefits ond the lands compris­ ed within the Drain Special Assessment District, and the ap­ portionments, therof. will be sub­ ject Io review for ono day. from 9:00 o clock in the forenoon, un­ til 5:00 o'clock in the afternoon. At said review the computation of costs for said Drain will also be open for inspection by any parties interested. The following is a description of several tracts of parcels of land constituting the Specie* Assessment District of said Drain, viz: ADVERTISING DISTRICT Commencing at the NE cor. Sec. 29. Thornapple Township. Barry Co.. Ml; thence S 33 ft; thence west parallel with the N. line Sec. 29 to the NE cor. W %. NE % Sec. 29; thence S 650 ft; thence west parallel with sold N. line to the W. line E 7>. NW %. Sec. 29. thence N 617 ft. to the south Right of Way line of Green Loke Rd.; thence west along said ROW line 865 ft. m/l to the Koechele Drain; thence N 33 ft. to the N. line. Sec. 29; thence NE ly to a point on the W line E 7>. SW %. Sec. 20. 660 ft. N of the S iine Sec. 20; thence N 550 ft; thence W 300 ft; thence N 1100 ft; thence E 300 ft; thence N 330 ft. m/l to the E-W % line Sec. 20: thence E along the E-W 7« line to the E. line Sec. 20. thence S along said E. line >650 ft; thence West 660 ft; thence S to a point 300 ft. N of the S line Sec. 20 thence E to a point 400 ft. W of the E. line Sec. 20: thence S 267 ft. thence E 400 ft. to lhe E. line Sec. 20; thence S 33 It. to the point of beginning. Now, therefore, all unknown and non-resident persons, own­ ers and persons interested in the above described lands, and you: County Clerk of Barry County, County Rood Commission of Barry County. Clerk of Thornop­ pie Township. Supervisor of Thornapple Township, are hereby, notified that at the time and place aforesaid, or at such other time and place, thereafter, to which said letting may be ad­ journed. we shall proceed to receive bids for the construction of said Beck Drain tn the manner, hereinbefore, slated; and. also, that at such time ond place as stated aforesaid from 9:00 o'clock in the forenoon until 5:00 o'clock in the afternoon, the ap­ portionment for benefits ond the land comprised within the Beck Drain Special Assessment Dis­ tricts will be subject to review. And You and Each of You. Owners ond persons Interested in the aforesaid lands, ore hereby cited >o appear at the time and place of such reviewing of apportionments as aforesaid, ond be heard with respect Io such special assessments and your interests in relation thereto, if you so desire. Dated this 28th day of April A.D 1986 AUDREY R. BURDICK Barry County Drain Commissioner County of Barry (5-8) • Jewelry Repair • Watch Repair • Engraving Ter Smo 1931 - £^^945-2963 122 West State Street, Hastings. Michigan |t CLYDE SMITH TREEMAN Expert Tree & Stump Removal Trimming & Cabling — We do the complete job — । ! I I 55’ High Range • Fully Insured Workman's Compensation Phone . . 721-3318or 962-7854 * 24 MS. — Banfield — CUT THIS AD OUT ANO SAVE I Guidelines for foreign travel adopted by Hastings schools Responding to the threat ol terrorism incidents involving foreign travel, the Hastings Board of Education. Monday, adopted a policy setting out guidelines for student travelers. Superintendent Carl A. Schoeasel said that the board previously had no policy on foreign travel, but had drawn up guidelines when the high school band visited Mexico In 19M. Schoessel said that lhe Michigan Association of Secondary School Principal! had put out a position paper recently recommending that no students travel overseas He said that even though Hastings administrators had been discussing a policy, the letter from the aisociation prompted The superintendent added that lhe high school Travel Club and the choir were both considering trips to Europe. • The Travel Club is now definitely not going overseas.” be said. "They are ex­ ploring where to go in the United States or ^Headded that the choir trip to Europe had been put on hold while the operetta was being pr.^eyalso understand the concern and are starting to look around for alternatives, said. he I MANUFACTURERS COUPON | EXPIRES 6 30 B6 I Discover the amazing new taste of Minute Maid' Sodas. The only sodas made with 10% real Minute Maid juices and vitamin enriched. Use the coupon at right and save when you try new Minute Maid Orange II1 SaveBOC on tiMJ 2-iiter bottles or one 6 pack of cans of ■ Minute Maid - Orange Soda. . diet Minute Maid' Orange Soda. ■ Minute Maid' Lemon Lime Soda, or | diet Minute Maid- Lemon-Lime Soda Soda or Minute Maid' Lemon-Lime Soda. In regular or diet. Once you taste it, you’ll know why Minute Maid Soda is the amazing soda. I MIOOQ EbLSSI j Dowling. Michigan । 10% Juices. Vitamin Enriched. m I �Page 1 2- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, May 1,1986 Dowling minister honored for 4 decades of service Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the condition* of u certain mort­ gage mode the 14th day of July. 1990. executed by DALE A. BOERSMA ond NANCY L. BOERS AAA hutbond ond wife, a* mortgagor*, to THE HASTINGS CITY BANK, a Michigan Banking corporation, doing business at Hosting*. Michigan, os mortga­ gee. and recorded in the Office of the Register ol ^eeds for Barry County. Michigan, on July 23. 1980. in Liber 245 on Page* 871. B72. 873, ond 874, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid at the date of this notice Thirty-seven Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-three ond 83'100 (S37.473.83) Dollars for principal ond interest, no suit or proceeding at low or tn equity hoving been instituted to recover the debt, or any port of the debt, secured by said mortgage, ond the power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given thot on Friday. Moy 9. 1986 al 2.00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court­ house in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry. there will be offered for sale ond sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or ven­ due. for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amounts due ond un­ paid upon srid mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon at Ol thirteen ond three-quarters (13% X) percent per annum, to­ gether with the legal costs ond charges ol sole, including lhe attorney fee* os provided by law in said mortgage, the lands ond premises in said mortgage mentioned ond described as follows, to-wit: A parcel of land described os that part of the Soutwest frac­ tional '/• of Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described As: From on iron stake on the shore of Wall Lake marking the Northwest corner of Pottawa­ tomie Pork, running South 82% degreet West 100 feet. South 75 degrees West 100 feet ond Sou’h 71% degree* West 100 feet along lhe shore of the Lok* for the nlore of beginning, thence along the shore of the lake run­ ning South 71% degrees West 40 feet, thence South 18% de­ grees East 134'. feet thence North 73*. degrees East 28 feet thence North 15% degrees West 136% feel to the beginning. ALSO o parcel described os run­ ning from lhe Southwest corner of Pottawatomie Pork South 73 degrees 45 minute* West 266 feet for lhe place of beginning, thence South 73 degrees 45 min­ utes West 35 feel, thence South 16 degrees 15 minutes East 105 feet, thence North 73 degrees 45 minutes East 35 feet, thence North 16 degrees 15 minutes West 105 feel lo lhe place of beginning. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. The length of lhe redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.l. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 it six month*. Doted: April 10. 1986 Richord J. Hudson of Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Show t Fisher Attorneys for Hosting* City Bonk 607 North Broadway Hosting*. Michigan 49058 (M) PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Michigan Law the Chief Circuit Judge annually reviews the performance record ol the Friend of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about July 1. 1986. This review is limited by law to the lollowirg criteria: whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of miscon­ duct. neglect ol statutory duty, or failure to carry out rhe written order* of the Court relative to o statutory duty; whether the purposes of lhe Friend of the Court Ad are being met: ond whether the duties ol the Friend of the Court are being carried out In a manner that reflects the needs of lhe community. Members of th* public may submit written comment* lo the Chief Judge relating to these criteria. Send your written comments, with your name ond address to. Hon HUDSON E. DEMING. Borry County Court­ house. Hastings. Ml 49058. SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE Lyle L Thomas FREE ESTIM ATES Phone 948-2073 NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to th* provision* of Public Act 183 of 1943. a* amend­ ed. notice is hereby given that th* Borry County Board of Com­ missioners hove adopted th* fol­ lowing Ordinance which nmend* th* Barry County Zoning Ordin­ anc* in th* following manner: Ordbienc* No: AB4-2 ARTICLE VI Section 4.19 - Sign* (Amending B. and H-1.) 8. Th* surfoc* area of a business sign shall not exceed ihirty-two (32) squar* feat. ADD • except businesses meeting criteria under H. • *•• below. H. Gasoline service station*. garages (private and public) auto soles lot*, restaurants, Including drive-in. grocery/retoil store*, professional offices Including clinics (dental ond medical) may display In addition to one (1) business sign, the following signs: 1. One (1) freestanding, pylon, or combination* of sign* advertising th* name of the station or garage and/or principal product* sold on th* premises, including any spec­ ial company or brand names. In­ signia or emblem: provided.how­ ever. thot each such sign shall not be hung closer than five (5) feet to th* street right-of-way ond not les* than ten (10) feet above the ground. (Sign* on State Highway* must also be approv­ ed by the State of Michigan.) Section 4.21 - Accessory BuMng* (Amending E.) E. No detached accessory building shall project into any front yard. Except: a. accessory building* construcled upon lots hoving water frontage shall be set bock ot least 20 feet from the street or rood right-of-way line. b. accessory and/or farm building* constructed In ony A or AR zone may be set bock 50 feel from a county road right-of-way ond 75 feet from the Stat* Highway right-of-way line. ARTICLE VI Section 8.12 - “A”, AgricMtural Dtotrict (Left to right) Rev. Edward Rhoades accepts the "Order of the Cane" from Lynn Wagner, pastor of the Nashville Methodist Church ;<nd Lynn PierFitzgerald of the Board of Ordained Ministry. /• (Amending B. 5. (d. * e.) ond transfer station* with plicoble regulation* of the Stat* of Michigan or* compiled with. (Except as regulated In Section landfills shall hove on eight foot fence erected, surrounding the perimeter of th* property, prior to operating th* business. e. Permanent sawmill opera­ tion*. (Except portable sawmill* day* In a sixty day period at any given location. Except o* Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement • Life • Home • Auto • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Smc* 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE, at 945-3412 REAL EST AT 8. 46tt MILLER REALESTATE Yeai Ken Miller. C.R.B., C.R.S. Hastings (616) 945-5182 (Amending B. 5. (d. < e.) d. Junk yard*, salvage yard*, public dump*, sanitary landfill*, ond transfer station* with greater than ten cubic yards capacity placed upon permanent slab*, provided thot oil ap­ plicable regulations of the State of Michigan are compiled with. (Except a* regulated in Section 6.17 D.) Junk yards, salvage yards, public dump* and sanitary landfill* shall have an eight foot fence erected, surrounding the perimeter of the property, prior to operating th* business. e. Permanent sawmill opera­ tions. (Except portable sawmill* operating for no longer than 30 days in a sixty day period ot ony given location. Except o* regulated In Section 6.17 D.) Th* above named ordinance become effecthr* April 21. 1986 following th* approval by the Michigan Deportment of Com­ merce. Copies of this ordinance is available for purchase or in­ spection in th* Barry County Planning Office at 117 S Broad way. Hostings, Michigan bet­ ween th* hour* of 8:00 a.m. • 5:00 p.m.. Monday thru Friday. Pleas* coll 948-4830 for further information. Date: April 21. 1986 CAROLYN 3. COLEMAN. Chairperson Borry County Board of Commissioner* NORVAL E. THALER. Clerk Barry County (5-1) LAUNDRY 4 DRY CLEANING Legal Notice Th* Southcentral Michigan Commission on Aging (SMCA) will be holding public hearing* during lhe month of Moy on If* proposed Multi-Year Pion lor fiscal year* 1987 through 1989 There will be o public hearing held In each of the five (5) counties served by SMCA. The dale*, time* and place* for these hearings are os follows: Moy 30. 1986 -1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ot Pennock Hospital. Education Dept. Mini-Classroom. 1009 Green St.. Hasting*. Michigan. Moy 23.1986 -1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ot the Branch County Senior Center. 45 E. Chicago. Cold­ water. Michigan. Moy 21. 1986 2.30- 3:30 p.m. at th* Clark Valentine Center (In th* Library). 75 Irving Park Drive. Battle Creek. Michigan. May 29 1986 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at th* SMCA office. 8135 Cox's Drive. Portage, Michigan. May 28. 1986 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at th* St. Joseph County Court­ house, Lake and Prarie Rooms. Main Street, Centreville. Michi­ gan. The purpose of these public hearings is to discus* the pro­ posed Multi-Yeor Plan as it affect* the senior population* in Barry. Branch. Calhoun, Kalamazoo ond St. Joseph Counties. SMCA. therefore, in­ vite* representatives of senior organization*, human service agencies ond organizations ond th* general public to participate at these hearings. Interested individuals and/or organizations may obtain a copy of th* proposed Multi-Year Plan "Quality Dry Cleaning for ovarSOyaon" WE ARE SEEKING PROPOSALS! The Southcentral Michigan Com­ mission on Aging seeks pro­ posal* for contract* for State and Older American Act funds (10/1/86-9 30-87). Programs will serve people 60 years and older In Barry. Branch. Cal­ houn. Kalamazoo ond St. Joseph Counties. Contracts will total SI .2 lo SL4 million. Organiza­ tion* interested in submitting proposals must submit a Letter of Intent by May 14. 1986. Only those organization* submitting a complete Letter of Intent will be eligible to apply for fund*. Fundable service* may vary by county and include congregate ond home delivered meals (10/1/86-9/30/87). personal care, transportation, cos* coor­ dination. home health aid*, in­ formolion and referral, home repair, library visits, guardian­ ship. dental, legal and senior center staffing. For further in­ formation ond required Letter of Intent form, contact Kathy Osburn. SMCA Office Manager. 8135 Cox’* Drive. Portage. Michigan 49002. (616) 327-4321. (5-D | • HELP WANTED • j I Secretary - Trust Dept. I <; | S ? | BARRY CLEANERS by either sending a written re­ quest to: SMCA. 8135 Cox * Drive. Suite I C Portage. Michi­ gan 49002. or by calling Kothy Osburn. SMCA Office Manager o'(616J32Z_*J31^— If you o<» u.^lu to attend ony of lhe public hearings, you can submit Written comments on the Plan through Moy 30. 1986 to lhe SMCA office address listed above. I Position requires above average | secretarial and accounting skills. | Experience on word processor | helpful. £ Reply ... RECEPTION DESK • „ ... BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES MAKE MORE MONEY! Earn weekly commissions with our Profitable Line of Advertising Calendars, Pens, Caps, and Jackets. Helpful sales ideas, a tollfree message center and other great selling tools. All while being your own. boss. No Investment. 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Then fol­ low this sign. It's the new national library symbol. Paragon Enterprises, 2465 Commer­ cial Park Dr., Suite 5, Mobile, Alabama 36605, is currently seeking new faces for national headsheet. No exoerience necessary. All age groups. Children at least 2 years old. Minors must be ac­ companied by adult. Interviews at ... Stouffer's, 50 Capital Ave Battle Creek, Michigan, 1:00 p.m., 6:6b nffl- or 8:30 p.m., May 12. Be prompt no ap­ pointment needed. COUNTRY FOLK ART SHOW A SALE May2-3-4 James Cruttenden, Jr., 450C South Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, has been ac­ cepted by Northwestern AutoDiesel College to begin classes in the August. James is majoring in the automotive technician program. CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS FOR SALE MISC EOST TARM ANIMALS LOST: Near 76 gas station on Broadway little puppy, brown and black. Call 945­ 9664 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. FOR SALE: lease or stud: registered Belgium stallion. Excellent disposition, color and legs. 374-8255. FOR SALE: Kenmore electric range and 10 cu. ft. refrigerator. Both white, like new, reasonable. 945-2484. FOR SALE: Gibson 19 cu. ft. upright freezer, 4 years old $400.1 wood heater with pipe $100; 1 fan forced add on wood stove $300 with pipe; 1 full size bed with mattress and box springs, $50. 527 W. South. 945-4805.___________ FOR SALE: Milk cooler and compressor, also Farm Machinery which is in good condition, phone 881-8760. (5­ 1) 100’5 OE ROLLS ol carpet A No-wax vinyl on sale at Wright-Way Carpet’s Warehouse. Ionia 616-527­ 2540. (5-1) ONE MAGCARD ELEC­ TRONIC executive typewriter. $295. Four IBM type bar typewriters, $165 each. 945-5330 IBM RECONDITIONED TYPEWRITERS. 3 Selectrics, $195 each. One Series 60 electronic memory writer, $285 . 945-5330._________ JOBS WANTED ATTENTION MODELS Cruttenden to attend school GAMBRIEL ROOF POLE BARN (hip roof style), four side overhang, 12x10 and 36" entrance doors, choice of 12 colors in siding, roofing and trim. 24x32x17 $5980.00, 30x40x19 $7980.00 erected. Call “Jim" at Pioneer Pole Building 800-292-0615. (4-30) LET US FLOOR YOU WITH our sale prices on carpet A No-wax vinyl... Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse... Ionia... 616-527-2540. (5-1) | said. "As a young man before I converted I thought I'd like to be an engineer on a train, but that's about it” He said it was a love of people and God that kept him going for four decades. “It was a love of people and being with them and my decision to work with them that kept me going so long,” admitted Rev. Rhoades, who on occasion used to go into the home to preach his sermons. "My greatest joy was to see people converted." Although his position would unfortunately take time away from his family, Rev. Rhoades never deviated from his calling. "The family was important, but my choice was always to be a minister," he said. The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-3051 FOR SALE: riding lawn mower, $25, needs some repair. 945-4357. I 150 W. Court, Hastings, Ml 49058 | 1211 Sickipa. Intap Pte»MM2t5 OHS: 7-5 SM.-Fri.Sit *1:30 by Sieve Vedder Fifty-eight years after he was ordained and 28 years after he •'retired.'* Rev. Ed­ ward Rhoades has been recognized with one of the Wet Michigan Conference's highest honors. Rev. Rhoades. 96. of Dowling received the 82-year old "Order of the Cane" last Friday as the oldet living United Methodist minister by the Board of Ordained Ministry. Born in Kunkle, Ohio on July 8. 1889. Rev. Rhoades converted to the Methodist faith at 18. After a stint as Sunday school teacher in West Unity, Ohio, Rev. Rhoades moved to MajJe Grove in 1925, where he painted and did remodeling work in an assortment of homes including W.K, Kellogg. He was ordained in 1928 and became minister of a local church in Cloverdale and later practiced in Maple Grove until 1938. Rev. Rhoades moved on to Scotville until 1950 and then to Gladwin in 1950, Chesaning in 1955 and Evart in 1956. In 1958 he retired, although he still preached in the Berryville Methodist Church near Nashville. In Nov. of 1981 he and his wife Alice of 67 years moved to their current home on Bristol Lake. The Rhoades have three sons: Dr. Paul Rhoades of Gladwin, Dr. Von Rhoades of Smithville, North Carolina and Ford Rhoades of Bryan, Ohio. A fourth son, Edgar, is deceased. The Rhoades have three daughters: Ruth King of Bellevue, Naomi Watson of Dowling, and Bernice Conklin of Dowling, The Rhoades also have 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. Mrs. Conklin said the ministry was always critical in her father's life. “That was his life, his church and people," she said. “He was that dedicated. “Dad always said he had a call to go into the ministry and he made that call.- He said he would always preach as long as the Lord would let him." Mrs. Conklin said her mother played a large part in keeping her husband in the ministry and the family together. “She deserves a lot of credit," said Mrs. Conklin. Rev. Rhoades, who walks with a cane and doesn 't hear well but who still doesn’t look 96, said he never thought of another job other than the ministry. “No, I never thought of anything else," he CARPENTER WORK WANTED: No job too small, licensed contractor, 948-9286 after 6 p.m. 623-2968 SCHOOLS ALMOST OUT. Babysitting in my country home between Middleville and Caledonia. 795-9732. f513) ___________________ IRONINGS DONE in home. 945-3653. <S-8) my HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St , Nashville. 852­ 9537 evenings. < tfn> WANTED TO RENT WANT TO RENT: large cottage. Gun Lake, mont of July. Phone 964-1972 Battle Creek. (4-29) MUSICAL Piano For Sale Wanted: Responsible party to assume small monthly payments on spinet-console piano. Can be seen locally. Write: (include phone number) Credit Manager, P.O. Box 520, Beckemeyer, IL 62219. (^8)____________ FOR SALE: Spinet-Console Piano Bargain. Wanted: Responsible party to take over low monthly payments on spinet piano. See locally. Call Mr. Perry. 1-800-544­ 1574. Ext. 608A HEEP WANTED NEEDED: 25 homemakers to work from home earn $50 to $75. Call 517-852-1642 Nashville. (5-1) F A I MANAGER - unique opportunity for sharp in­ dividual to work in the Hastings area. Consumer finance and or installment lending experience a plus. Unlimited earnings poten­ tial. Send resume to Personell, P.O. Box 300, South­ field, MI 48037. Attn.: F & IH.R. (5-8) JANITORIAL SERVICE CO. is looking for experienced manager for Kent County area, must have knowledge in all phases of housekeeping and be available for some weekends. Call 616-243-7334 Grand Rapids for ap­ pointment (5-1) HELP WANTED: Asphalt Paving need a roller operator, a raker and small grader operator minimum 2 years experience, phone 616­ 795-7803 or 616-891-9239. (5-1) A NEW PARTY PI^nFn^ hiring Supervisors in your areaHire and train demonstrators from home five months a year, no selling, no investment. 3 day training provided. Call for local interview. 313-257jwxq itn NOTICES EXCELLENT INCOME tor part-time home assembly work. For infer, call 312-741­ 8400 Ext. 1677.____________ Fish For Stocking Giant hybrid bluegills, Rainbow trout, Walleye, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Hybrid striped bass, Channel cat­ fish, Perch, Fathead min­ nows. Laggto' Fish Farm. Inc. 08988 35th SL Gobles, Mi. 49065. Phone (616) 628-2056 Days. (613) 624-6215 Evenings.________________ DOZENS OF ROLLS A colors of artificial grass on sale at Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse, loo la. 616-527­ 2540. (5-1) BUSINESS SERVICES WRIGHT-WAY CARPETS WAREHOUSE to a football field long. 60* wide and bursting at the seams with sale prices on carpet A no­ wax vinyl. Phone 616-527­ 2540 Ionia. (5-1) VOICE AND PIANO LESSONS: Janet Richards. Lessons at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hastings. Phone 616-349-2351. (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. St ven Jewell, registered tuner, technician, assistant. Call 945-9888. (tfn) TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Weekly, semi­ weekly, monthly. We do homes, offices and windows. All workers are bonded. 945­ 9448. (tfn) CEMENT WORK: Polebarn floors, basement floors, driveways. Free estimates. Chuck Purdum. 616-945-4631. (5-27) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-05-08.pdf 280ca51a7417d14cc606e58cb55a66f8 PDF Text Text NiEMS. Student dedicated to helping hungry ...wrap Page 9 tings suffered x uring Civil War Page 6 Legislative Coffee set for Monday Hastings 1 THURSDAY. MAY 8.1986 _________ _______ V0LUME Mildred Smith, who donated her services to area citizens for more than half a century and still continues her good work, has been named the Liberty Bell Award recipient for 1986 The Barry County Bar Association bestowed the tribute upon Smith during ceremonies Wednesday at the county courthouse. Each May, in conjunction with Law Day. the county bar association gives the Liberty Bell Award to a person who has rendered outstanding community service and has. contributed to the American ideal of self­ governance under the rule of law. A former deputy county clerk. Smith also was register of Probate Court from 1932 to 1941. Smith has been a volunteer guardian of mentally retarded persons since 1964. She served 19 years on the Hastings Board of Education and 10 years on the Michigan School Board Association; spent 10 years as home services chairman for the American Red Cross in Barry County ; fulfilled several years of duty on the Hastings City Board of Review in the 1970s, and has devoted time and energy to the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings Smith, whose maiden name is Calkins, is a Middleville teen, brother injured A 16-year-oki Middleville girl and her eight-year-old brother were injured last Friday evening when their pick-up truck rolled over on Wood School Road near Wing Road. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said Marcy D. Wincfael, 3240 Wood School Rd. and brother Ryan, of the s'lme address, were injured when Marcy swerved to avoid hitting a deer stan­ ding in the road and lost control of her vehicle. The Winchels were taken to Pennock Hospital and later transferred to Bronson, where Marcy was treated for mutiple contusions and Ryan for facial injuries. The accident occurred at 8:15 p.m. State valuations due Monday Seniors honored during Mich. Week The Hastings Exchange Club has invited a number of senior citzens to a recognition luncheon at Northeastern Elementary School during Michigan Week activities. The luncheon is scheduled for May 20 from 10-11:30 a.m. Exchange Club president Carl Schoessel will serve as master of ceremonies and Hastings Mayor William Cock will be on hand to greet seniors. Entertainment by Les and Rosemary Raber's fiddling group and by school students is scheduled. Michigan Week is May 17-24. The Exchange Club is planning a number of acitivities. including a community dinner and a youth activity day. Tickets for the dinner can be obtained at the Chamber of Commerce offices for $7.50 per person. " * ____________________________________ pn.irpo<r I rHIUC Z JC ■ Mildred Smith receives ‘Liberty Bell Award’ The Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee will be meeting at 1:30 p.m., May 20 at the Barry-Eaton Health Dept. Building, 110 W. Center. Hastings. The public is welcome to attend. City residents who clean up thar yards this coming week can have refuse disposed of by city maintenance crews. The city has set aside May 12-16 as Clean-up Week, and will pick up yard refuse from the curb if it is curbside by 7 a m. No metal objects with the exception of empty burning barrels will be disposed of. Public service director Mike Klovanich said people should be aware that once Clean-up Week ends, they should keep trash out of the gutters. Klovanich said residents should also be aware that they are not supposed to leave garbage bags at the curb to be picked up by Hastings Sanitary Ser­ vice. but rather at their rear doors. Pagel Banner Solid Waste Committoe meets City picking up trash next week / Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a legislative coffee on Monday, May 12, at Mc­ Donald's Restaurant. The coffee is set for 8 a.m. Senator Jack Welborn of the 13th District and Rep. Bob Bender of the 88th District, and Fred Douglas from Consumers Power will be there to answer questions. There will be an open discussion. The public is welcome and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce encourages county wide participation. The preliminary state equalization report on property values is due out Monday, and Barry County will know if its assessed values are in line with other areas of the state. Hastings City officials, after negotiating with the county over a proposed 25 percent increase in com­ mercial property values, finally settled on an overall 7.4 percent increase in commercial properties, and that in­ crease was reflected in city assessment statements. But some downtown businesses received increases of up to 20 percent. The city decided to spread commercial increases unevenly to accommodate the county’s contention that a sales study of the downtown area showed substantial increases in property values there. The city also showed a 5.7 percent increase in residential values. Officials are still examining costs to have an outside firm reassess the entire city. E. W. Bliss is ‘here to stay’ Battle Creek firm is apparent low bidder for proposed Medical Facility improvement project By Elaine Gilbert Associated Construction Inc. of Battle Creek is the apparent low bidder for a proposed improvement project at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. A bid of $1,508,689 from Associated Con­ struction was the lowest of four bids opened Monday, said Kenneth Radant who chairs the county social services board which operates the medical facility. After Associated's bid is reaffirmed by the project's architect, Daverman & Associates of Grand Rapids and the social services board gives it’s first round of approval, the matter will be presented for ratification by the county board of commissioners. After that, the sale of bonds to finance the project will be advertised. County com­ missioners have already authorized a $1.1 million bond sale for facility improvements and a building authority has been established. The rest of the funding will come from the facility’s capital improvement reser’ » fund, said Radant. The project is expected to deplete the facility's reserve fund, he added. Last October the project had to be put on hold because bids for the construction work were much higher than anticipated. Since then, some changes have been made in the original improvement plans as a cost cutting measure ‘‘The social services board is pleased that the bids came in lower than they did eight months ago," said Radaut. "At long last. I hope we’re on the way to upgrading the facility out there." He also expects financing of the project to be more favorable now than it was last October because of current lower interest rates. Radant said he is hopeful that the ad­ vertising for bids on the bonds could be completed in a couple of weeks. Associated Construction expects to be able to start the facility project "fairly soon after everything is tied together...and completed in less than a year," he said. Proposed improvements at the facility will include work that needs to be done to comply with state requirements. Construction plans include an addition to the front of the Con t i nued, page 10 native of Barry County. She graduated from high school at age 16 and then attended Olivet College where she received a degree and then went on to teach school for a year. County Probate Judge Richard N. Loughrin presented the Liberty Bell Award to Smith and called her "a life-long volunteer of services to the community." He said Smith had served "without pay or compensation — except for the appreciation and thanks of the families you serve and continue to serve." Loughrin noted that “as a volunteer guardian of the person and conservator of funds of five mentally retarded persons. Mildred Smith continues a service to citizens which began in 1964 when Mrs. Dwight (Beatrice) Fisher, then director of social services, asked her to perform those duties for persons being transferred from Cold­ water. Lapeer. Traverse City and Kalamazoo mental institutions to adult foster care homes in the community. A guardian was required before their transfer. "In the ensuing years Mildred Smith has had as many as 20 guardianships at one time. She has never taken compensation for her services. She has arranged pro-paid burial plans with a grave murker, for a burial in dignity," he said. ConUnuedpage 10 Hastings Aluminum sold to Florida company Hastings Aluminum Products has been sold to the Worldmark Group, a privately owned. multi-industry company headquartered at North Palm Beach, Florida. The sale of Hastings Aluminum was an­ nounced in a press release by National In­ tergroup Inc. (Nil) which stated that its wholly owned National Aluminum Cor­ poration (previously National Steel Cor­ poration) had completed the transaction to Worldmark "for an amount that is slightly above the book value of the division." The sale to Worldmark preempted the attempt by Hastings Aluminum President Roland Hall and employees of the local company to purchase the Hastings firm. Hall had sold the company to National Steel, based in Pittsburgh. Pa., in 1968, but remained as the firm’s chief executive of­ ficer. In addition to the .Hastings plant, Hastings Aluminum operates a plant at Doraville, Ga. for the production of painted aluminum coil and fabricated building products. Worldmark owns several aluminum building products facilities , including Alumark Home Building Products, Clark Bros. Fabricators. Homemark Building Products. Homelife Home Building Products and Republic Building Products. Nil said the sale of Hastings Aluminum is in keeping with National Aluminum’s strategy to concentrate on the production of high value-added products, principally aluminum foils, light-guage sheet and ex­ trusions. National Aluminum recently modernized and expanded its foil and sheet capacity at plants in Salisbury, N.C. and Luxembourg, and will complete construction of a new extrusion plant at Anniston. Ala. later this year. E. 1/V. Bliss working to rebuild with local commitment by Steve Vedder Step by step, piece by piece, like the giant presses the company has produced for 129 years, the E.W. Bliss Co. of Hastings is being rebuilt. Despite the ongoing labors, however, the likelihood is strong that the company will never again reach its former status as the world's premier press builder, according to Bliss' executive rice president. Crippled by a lackadaisical attitude on the part of Gulf-*-Western during its 16-year ownership, slowed by the trend in can­ producing from metal to plastics E.W. Bliss faced its share of lean times beginning in the late 1970s An eight-month strike by UAW Local 414 continues to hamper the firm. But beginning with the purchase of the company by Carlisle Corporation of Boston in Oct. of 1983 to the recent consolidation with its Salem counterpart. E.W. Bliss is again ready to step forward as a viable manufacturer of metal form and stamp equipment, says Executive Vice President Henry F. Meyer. “Contrary to public opinion, we're going to be here for some time," said Meyer. "We’re carrying on business as usual; we're not shutting down the facility. The business outlook looks good. “We’re not three steps away from Chapter 11. but it has been kind of a dog and pony­ show. ” Meyer said increased sub-contracting, shorter delivery time to customers, com­ petitive labor rates, the combination of jobs, and a new management philosophy have successfully propelled Bliss back into the press market. In fact, for the first time in years Bliss recently came out the lowest domestic bidder in a job which featured competition from three other companies. Meyer said machine and service part sales for Hastings-type products are “very good” at this time — particularly since Salem sales figures were included in overall sales beginning last November. As far as future sales progress. Meyer said he Is "pragmatically optimistic." "Sure, I’m satisfied," said Meyer. "We've got it turned around. We're substantially better this year. 'Our philosophy on how to manage a company is different. We’re not making all he money in the world, but we can see the “ght at the end of the tunnel as far as being a viaole operation.” Meyer, who joined Bliss in March of 1985, *as critical of Gulf+Western, which he said ■ailed to pump money back into Bliss. But he said those days are history, a fact which An E.W. Bliss workman tends tc aPfess. Ninety percent of the minted coins probably came from a Bliss PreSS- employees can see and which boosts morale to the highest level in 10 years. "We rode out the storm and they're ready to see the rainbow,” said Meyer of Bliss employees. "Contrary to public opinion, we’re going to be here for some time." Peter Straube, Bliss manufacturing manager, said the combining of jobs and the increased sub-contracting work have led to substantial manufacturing gains. Where there were 134 job classifications at Bliss, now there are four. The practice of bringing in one man for a single job and then laying him off is over, said Straube. “We were limited (by the union) in the amount of sub-contract work we could do. Now there is no limit," he said. "It gives us the ability to take on work and keep the place going and then add outside work. It stabilizes our workforce. “We try to keep the shop at the point where it's overloaded and then sub-contract the rest of the work." He agrees with Meyer’s statement that the dark days are over for Bliss. “I guarantee no matter what you hear, we're here to stay.” he said. As for the bread and butter of today s sales. Straube estimated repair parts make up 65 percent of Bliss' business while the other 35 percent is new machines. He said Bliss still receives calls for custommanufactured repair parts from presses which were manufactured in the early 1900s. New press sales are largely conlingent on how well Bliss can compete with the foreign market—a problem which helped push Bliss into its financial tailspin of the late 1970s. Straube said foreign manufacturers can undercut U.S. producers by as much as 30 percent. “It caused us a great deal of lost business," admitted Straube of foreign encroachment. "We have to compete with it” Ted Boop, rice president of engineering, said the consolidation of the Salem plant with Hastings leaves Bliss with a centralized press-manufacturing site. Prior to the consolidation, the Hastings Bliss was limited to 1,000-ton presses while the Salem plant manufactured 1,000-2,500-ton presses. Boop said the infeasible "duplication of effort" Bliss has been suffering will cease. "It'll give us the ability to stabilize the sizes of the two machines and have better flexability in manufacturing." he said. That fiexability means there will now be single source management in accounting, manufacturing, engineering groups, etc. One of the offshoots of that is a quicker response time to customers Delivery times are now sliced to as few as 14 weeks in comparison to the foreign market 20-22 week time or the previous 26-week Bliss delivery time. “The whole approach is to beat foreign competition and the last two years we've done that." said Boop. who noted that of the 300,000 presses built by Bliss since 1857. one third are still in operation. Bliss officials admit the Hastings company will never approach the peak years of the mid-1940s to 1060s when plants in Brooklyn, Canton. Toledo and Cleveland moved product lines to Hastings creating one of the country's top stamp and press manufac­ turers. But as Meyer noted, “Bliss will never be as big as before, but you don't have to be that large to be a good company." �Page 2— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 8 1QR6 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CLYDESMITH TREEMAN Dowling, Michigan । Expert Tree & Stump Removal Trimming & Cabling i — We do the complete job — 55’ High Range • Fully Insured Workman’s Compensation Phone t r 721-3318er 962-7854 *24 HRS. — Banfield — CUT THIS AD OUT AND SAVE! ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT A-M-4 COUNTY OF BARRY Notice i» hereby given Ihot the Barry County Planning/ Zoning Commission will con­ duct a public hearing on June 2. 1986 at 7:30 P.M. in the County Commissioner's Room. County Annex Building. 117 South Broodway. Hastings. Michigan. The following Proposed Amendment to the 1976 Sorry County Zoning Ordinance os emended, will be considerec ARTICLE X SPAGHETTI DINNER Friday, May 16 at... PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY Serving... S P.M. to 8 P.M. ADULTS ’3.50 / CKXODtX w'XSO I WtSCUOOL TXH * Owrhim * Me Wit * IrakHmm * MkTaik * GAS GRILL WILL BE RAFFLED • To make reservations phone ... 758-3394 or 758-3434 by May 9th Limited amount of tickets available at door. South Jefferson Street News EVENTS ' 1. Mother's Day - May 11. Remember Mom and Grandma on this, their special day. If you can't visit, be sure to write, phone, send flowers or hire a hot air balloon to buzz her house with the Goodyear blimp following behind flashing "HI Mom". You get the idea. 2. National Post Card Week - May 4-10. Send Little Bucky a post card at Bosley's this week and we will send you a $1.00 gift certificate and other coupons good at Bosley's. Tell us what you like best about South Jefferson Street on your post card. 3. Hastings Hero - Frank Clippinger for donating his talents to beautifying the grounds of the Hastings Public Library. Thanks, Frank. 4. The Hastings Drama Club presents “Spring Fling" this Thursday, May 8 at the High School Lecture Hall. ($1.00 admission.) 5. World Whlmmy Diddle Competition May 9-10. Whimmy Diddle for us at Bos­ ley's this week and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate. 6. Plan now for Hastings Clean Up Week, May 12-16. City crews, under the able direction of Jim Tobias, will pick up yard debris left at the curb by 7 a.m. This is the only pick up this year. 7. Be Kind to Animals Week-May 4-10. Barry County Animal Shelter Open House - May 11. The shelter will be open this Sunday from 1 until 4 p.m. Demonstrations, tours and answers to your questions are the planned activi­ ties. 8. Limerick Day - May 12. Your chance to bring us an original limerick again and get a $2.00 gift certificate in return. If we like It, we may publish. 9. Parochial Perambulations - May 8. Perambulate a filled perambulater through Bosley’s this week and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate. 10. National Nurses Day - May 6. Take a nurse to lunch on South Jefferson or take her a rose from Barlow's on South Jefferson. 11. National Pet Week-May 4-10. National Photo Week - May 5-11. Bring us a picture of your favorite pet this week and we will put it In our Pet Hall of Fame and give you a $1.00 gift cer­ tificate. The picture we like best gets a $10.00 certificate and a souvenir SJS mug._______________________________ y AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 84-19458- SE Estate of GEORGE E. CAR­ PENTER, Deceased. Social Security No. 370-10-8264. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Moy 23. 1986 at 10:00 a.m.. in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hastings. Michi­ gan. before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of The Hastings City Bonk requesting that The Has tings City Bank, of 150 West Court Street. Hostings. Michi­ gan. 49058. and Joseph 8. Hubert, of 7 Ironside Drive. Hastings. Michigan 49058. be ap­ pointed Cc-Personal Representa­ tives of the estate of George E. Carpenter, deceased, who lived al 525 North Toffee Drive, Has­ tings. Michigan and who died April 27, 1986; and requesting also that the will of the De­ ceased dated May 16, 1979 be admitted to probate. Il also Is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be deter­ mined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before Aug­ ust 14, 1986. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. May 5.1986 THE HASTINGS CITY BANK Petitioner BY: Ri-.hord J. Hudson Address of Petitioner 150 West Court St., Hastings, Mi. 49058 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) Siegel. Hudson. Gee, Show & Fisher 607 N. Broodway Hastings. Michigan 49058 616/945-3495 (5-8) ' “I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise ^them to do it." __________ — Harry S. Truman '•PHRRmRCY- File No. 86-19460- SE Estate of GERTRUDE A. FRANDSEN. Deceased. Social Security No. 384-46-2125. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Moy 23. 1986 at 10:00 a.m., in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hastings. Michi­ gan. before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Helen A. Monroe re­ questing that Helen A. Monroe be appointed Personal Repre­ sentative of Gertrude A. Frandsen Estate who lived at 733 S. Church Street, Hastings. Michigan and who died April 23. 1986: and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated June 8. 1983 be admitted to probate, and that the heirs al low of said deceased be determined. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or befoie Sep­ tember 2. 1986. Notice is fur­ ther given that the estate will then be assigned Io entitled persons appearing of record. April 29. 1986 HELEN A. MONROE Personal Representative By Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 1868 Meadow Ridge Rood. Walled Lake. Ml 48088 Richard J Hudson (Pl 5220) Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw & Fisher 607 N Broodway Hostings. .•Tichigan 49058 616 945 3495 (5-8) •Dull Dan' Murphy, Republi­ can candidate for governor determine judgements, with possibly a review panel set up. Murphy would also like to see the state’s automobile rates become more uniform. Insurance companies are "not writing policies in Detroit”, he said, because of the high incidence of car theft there, among other things. He also said be would like to see legislation limiting local government's accident liability. "You can't buy liability insurance in southeast Michigan anymore." He would like to see contingency fees for lawyers abolished, and revisions in liability laws that would make a governmental unit only responsible for its share of any damages awarded. Murphy also said he is against Gov. Blanchard's proposed check lanes for drunk drivers. “When you’re stopped, how do you know that’s a checklane?" On abortion: "the state should not fund abortion with public funds." And as far as women’s issues go. he believes he is "perceived very well". Murphy is among five Republicans seeking the Republican nomination. Others include Wayne County Executive William Lucas, Brighton businessman Richard Chrsyler, General Motors engineer John Lauve and Grill and Raataurant 139 E. Court St Hastings State Rep. Colleen Engler, (R-ML Pleasant). Of the five, Lucas and Chrysler are con­ sidered the front runners in the race. And at this point, rumors are rife that Murphy's campaign finances are uncertain. Should Murphy win the nomination, however, he is going to have to go up against an incumbent governor with an increasing number of supporters. And he'll have to do that with a rather uncomplimentary nickname bestowed on him by the southeast Michigan press: "Dull Dan". Murphy is a "quiet, effective leader who hasn't tooted his own horn," his campaign advisor has said. But as one columnist put it, "Dull guys need respect, too.” Hickory Comers student named to Mortar Board Thirty-five outstanding Indiana University juniors have become members of Mortar Board, a national honorary concerned with scholarship and leadership. Included in the honorees, from Hickory Corners, was Amy Zoeller, daughter of Robert Zoeller, 1290 Burlington Drive, Hickory Corners. Zoeller was elected treasurer of Mortar Board for the 1966-67 school year. Initiates are determined through an ap­ plication and selection process each spring. The organization sponsors a wide range of activities including a student leadership retreat, a national issues forum, a preferred faculty reception, and national Mortar Board week. Nancy Lorenz, assistant to the dean of students for residential education, is IU’s Mortar Board sponsor. The new members were initiated April 16 and elected officers for the coming year. OPEN 24, HOURS ■ ■ J* *■ Closed Sunday woman on Mother’s Day THIRD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION... ROSES Bob Edwards invites you to celebrate his fourth year in the restaurant business ... PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE < QUOTE: KXJTMMFHBOMnmT DOWNTOWN HASDNGS — 945-3429 •if we really want to be number one we Outstate Michigan — meaning anyplace outside of southeast Michigan — will be must cut taxes, stream line state government seeing more of gubernatorial candidate Dan and use a common sense approach to create jobs in the private sector here in Michigan Murphy. “Our policy must be to create the most Murphy has been instructed by his competitive business climate in America. powerhouse campaign advisor Edward J. Not only must we attract new business to Rollins, former director of President Michigan, we must also go the extra mile to Reagan's re-election campaign, to get keep existing businesses here and encourage himself known outside of the Detroit area. their expansion." To that end Murphy has started to in­ To that end, he would try to get the state troduce himself around the hinterlands, legislature to reduce the cost of unem­ stopping in Hastings on his way to Grand ployment insurance and workers' comRapids recently for a quick look at the pensationm rather than offer “too many issues before addressing the Grand Rapids incentives to induce a manufacturer to locate Republican Women's Club. here because of the legislature's failure to Murphy is attempting to win the deal with the cost of doing business." Republican nomination for governor in the Murphy has also stated that he will use August primary, a task that could be hin­ privatization to help the state welfare system dered by his relatively obscurity outside of and "dispel the notion that Michigan is the Oakland County, where he reigns as County welfare wonderland of America." Executive Extraordinaire. He would do that in part by privatization of Over on the east side of the state, people the Medicaid program, he said, and also by know him well as the head of the most encouraging programs like "MOST", which prosperous county in the state, a guy who has requires social service recipients to par­ reduced taxes an overall 22 percent during ticipate in work or educational training his past 12 years as executive and instituted programs. a •‘privatization” of government there that saves Oakland County hundreds of thousands “What our system needs is incentives for each man and woman on welfare to get them of dollars yearly. On the west side of the state the comments out of the social services rut and onto private sector payrolls." are more in the line of “Dan who?" Murphy intends to change that. Murphy would also seek to reinstate the death penalty in Michigan. "Violent crime He'11 stump hard in other areas of the state has reached epic proportions in this state and in May and June to bring the issues to Michigan voters, he said. it must be stopped,” he told voters recently. Those issues center around taxes, jobs, "In order to really tackle the crime problem, we’ve got to provide some crime, welfare, insurance, and business prosperity. leadership to restore real risk to criminal activity.” Murphy has campaigned strongly against Gov. James Blanchard’s tax increase, "We’ve seen murders committed in Oakland County where the killers just saying the governor acted "too fast, too wanted to see what it would be like to watch quickly" with his tax increase and is now someone die. We simply cannot allow this only attempting to roll back that increase, not cut taxes. type of heinous crime to be perpetrated on our people. I think that it is time to give the If Murphy was elected, he said, he would ultimate penalty to those that inflict the wait awhile, see where spending cuts could ultimate crime” be made, and never, never, never raise Murphy would also support mandatory taxes. sentences for habitual criminals and em­ Instead, he said, he would look to the phasizes rehabilitating juveniles offenders private sector to take over some of the and teaching them job skills. functions of government. Murphy campaigned on the insurance In Oakland County, he said, jobs like issue last week. “We’ve got a problem that cleaning the county’s dirty laundry and has been coming to a head for the last two providing janitorial service have been bid years with all insurance <n Michigan," he out to private industry, cutting down on the said. number of workers employed by the county “Medical malpractice insurance rates and the need to provide expensive fringe have gone out of site because insurance benefits. companies can't afford what's happening The county is in the process right now, he with the huge judgments being rendered by said, of seeing whether private industry can the courts.” build and operate a needed addition to the Murphy said Blanchard cither "failed to cointy jail. see this coming or failed to do something “We must move toward privatization," Murphy has stated. “1 know it enn br rfnw -•bout it" Murphy said current efforts to put a limit and the number of state employees on on the amount being awarded to plaintiffs taxpayer's payroll can be reduced." are not enough. He would like to see the Murphy has also maintained that Blan­ “doctors, lawyers and hospitals agree that chard has "ignored" the fact that "business, we need some sort of scientific agency" to jobs and people are fleeing Michigan." STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY 1. Little Bucky celebrates Harry S. Truman Birthday (May 8) by having a sale this week. When planning his weekly specials, the Buck hopes the Buck stops here and when it does you get a great bargain and he smiles a lot. 2. Remember Mom this Sunday by shop­ ping our selection of cards, fragrances and gifts for MOM. See our Mother's Day ad in this week's Reminder for many gift suggestions. 3. Be sure to enter our “Red Hot Mama" drawing before noon this Saturday and you may win the many prizes listed in our ad. 4. Our May Photo Special features your choice of 5 color reprints or 2 prints from slides for $1.00. See Bucky's Ad for details. 5. Park in the Free Lot behind Bosley's or or Park Free on South Jefferson Street (get free "Gobbler Food" at Bosley's) and shop Downtown Hastings. OSLEY Sectiee 10.0 - < Mrielstrettee (Amending second paragraph) Delete the existing lost sen­ tence of the second paragraph which reads — The Administrator shall be a resident of the unicorp area of Barry County and a United States Citizen." Amended to read — ’The Administrator shall be a resident of Barry County with­ in one year of employment and a United States Citizen." ■nterested persons desiring to present their views upon the amendment either verbally or in writing will be given the oppor­ tunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance Is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 117 S. Broadway, Hos­ tings, Michigan between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday thru Friday. Please phone the Planning Office al 948-4830 for further Information. Norvol E. Thaler, Barry County Clerk (5-29) GOP candidate seeks local support for race FRIDAY and SATURDAY • MAY 9 and 10 • This special celebration is Bob’s way of saying Thanks to his many friends and customers. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Hearty 4 oz. HAMBURGER, BAOE FRENCH FRIES > and DRINK......... 4 drawing _ Each Day fora Family Sized HAM Always Good Food DAILY specials Coffee with your dinner from the menu. Saturday Only!- PLANT to every Mother served dinner after 4 p.m. Roses to wear forever handcrafted in 14Kt. Gold Overlay. From Krcmentz.. .Creators of Timeless Beauty. HOMEMADE... Bread • Pies • Cinnamon Rolla and • Donuts Home Style Cooking Try Our TAKE-OUT SERVICE... PH. 945-9022 nr~w«^ Jcutler jtnee 1931 g| HODGESjgW^/ ,22w S'o'rst. ' �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 8,1986 - Page 3 Attorney moves to dismiss conspiracy charges in murder case Charges that Norman H. Woodmansee at Dow ling conspired with two others to murder Dowdmg resident Ricky A Goddard should he dropped, his attorney says, because Michigan does not recognize such a thing as a one-man conspiracy”. Stevens has moved to "quash” conspiracy charges against Woodmansee, citing a Michigan Supreme Court ruling stating that if other alleged conspirators in a case are found innocent of charges and only one conspirator remains, the remaining con­ spirator should also be found innocent of charges. Stevens said the two other alleged con­ spirators in the case. Goddard’s wife Sharon and her former lover Richard Eckstein of Battle Creek, were not able to be charged in the case, since a District Court judge ruled there was not enough evidence to bind the two over to circuit court on murder charges. Stevens told Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming Friday that Mrs. Goddard and Eckstein are “out of the reach” of the court. Stevens' motion was countered by a prosecution memorandum stating that the one-man conspiracy rule cited by Stevens was "not applicable to this situation." Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley said the alleged co-conspirators are not beyond the reach of the court "They are still subject to subpeona", he said, and might still face charges if an ap­ peal of the district judge's decision is suc­ cessful. That appeal was lodged March 28 in circuit court and Deming was assigned to hear it. He may not hear it unless he can get a waiver from Woodmansee stating that he will not try to later disqualify the judge from presiding over the murder trial. Deming would have to read the transcript of the preliminary exam in the case in order to decide the appeal. His reading of that transcript could be a basis for the defendant later stating that the judge was prejudiced by information in the transcript that was not presented in the trial. Deming has not received such a waiver yet, and the question of who will hear the appeal is still up in the air. But a copy of the preliminary exam transcript has been filed in circuit court, meaning that once briefs are filed, the judge can hear the case. Friday’s motion to dismiss the conspiracy charges against Woodmansee was taken under advisement by Deming, who said he will rule on the issue later. In the event that the conspiracy charges were dropped, Woodmansee would still face a charge of premeditated murder in the case. Dropping of the conspiracy charges would, according to Stevens, "make the prosecution's case much more difficult.” Woodmansee also faced pre-trial Friday on charges that he murdered an ex-carnival worker. Woodmansee is accused of killing Frederick E. Kimberly in July 1984 after he picked him up hitchhiking. A July 7 trial was set in that case after an unsuccessful bid by the prosecution to have the Kimberly trial scheduled prior to the Goddard trial, which has been set for June 9. A list of evidence the prosecution will submit at the trial included "some .25 caliber shells taken from the home of the defen­ dant". Kimberly was kiDed with a .25 caliber handgun. Accident injures city clerk’s son A Hastings youth was discovered lying in the woods off Tanner Lake Road early Saturday morning, seriously injured in a motorcycle accident that apparently occured several hours earlier. Todd A. Vickery, 18, of 1144 S. Jefferson, Hastings, remained in serious condition at Borgess Hospital Tuesday, while police continue to try and pinpoint the time the accident occurred. The boy’s parents, Sharon and Douglas Vickery, last saw him at 1 a.m. May 3, deputies said. Sharon is the Hastings city clerk and Dougins operates Formula Real Estate. Deputies said preliminary investigation indicated Vickery’s motorcycle left the east side of the roadway while Vickery was traveling north on Tanner Lake just south of M-37. The cycle traveled 150 off the road and crashed into the trees, deputies said. Vickery was sighted by a passing motorist who alerted police at 10:19 a.m. He was transported to Pennock by am­ bulance and later flown by helicopter to Borgess. ‘ PUBLIC OPINION: What was your reaction to the Soviet nuclear reactor meltdown? close by? Joe Vann. Hastings - When I read about it, I didn’t think there was any danger over here 1 figure they're going to have some problems with their wheat crop and they’ll be coming to us for help. I figure we re far enough away from (a U.S. reactor) to be hurt. Kart Martin. Nashville - It scared me and 1 felt bad for the Russian people and I hoped that the U.S. would offer its help I think we could learn from each other <from the disaster) They say that if the Russians had taken all the precautions we have taken (with U.S. reactors) that this wouldn I have happened. Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — - EDITORIAL----------------------------------------------------- - -------- -------*------ -------- Centralized operation gives more to readers, advertisers Readers of the Middleville Sun and News learned last week that Donald Boysen closed out his 30 year career as a publisher by selling the paper to J-Ad Graphics. The relationship between the two companies dates back across most of the years that Boysen has been the publisher. More than 20 years Debbie Wood. Hastings — I wasn’t sur­ prised. I just wonder what else the govern­ ment’s hiding that we don't know about. I think we have to worry more every day, about what we're eating and everything. Paul Pelli. Middleville — It didn’t scare me. You never know (what's going on) because they never tell you everything that happens. I don’t worry about nuclear reactors in Michigan. I’m for continuing on as we are with the nuclear power program. Phyllis Hicks. Eaton Rapids — It’s a terrible thing that's happened. I was working — I didn't have time to be scared. I worry about the people overseas, the Scandinavian countries I don't want any nuclear reactors close by. I don't think nuclear energy is necessary. Coal and gas is just fine. Bill Blair. Hastings — I can't say I'm surprised, due to the type of reactors (the Soviets) have built. They're not nearly as safe as they are in this country. I think the loss of life was greater than what (the Russians* say. It makes you a little leery to think it could happen here. I realize we have an energy problem but rd rather not see any­ more nuclear energy if we can use something else. ago, J-Ad Graphics began printing the Sun and News. J-Ad Graphics also has a long relationship with the Middleville High winds topple tree community. As publishers of The Reminder, we have been serving the Middleville area for more than 30 years. As the population and business base have developed north of Middleville, we have extended A tree weakened by high winds toppled over onto a Green Street house last Thursday, caving In the porch and house roofs. No one was injured In the mishap. Owner Kathy Sprague was at work when the incident occurred at 2:30 p.m., she said. Sprague has no official estimate oi the damage yet, but says the accident was a "disaster", occurring Just a short while after she completed repairing the front porch and painting the house. City maintenance workers were called In to remove the tree. Sprague is covered by homeowners' Insurance and will be reimbursed for damages she said. our circulation to serve those areas as well. Over the last 15 years, J-Ad Graphics and the other publishers in Barry County have been, in many ways, victims of circumstance caught in the trends of the publishing industry. Our business has changed dramatically. Among the factors forcing the change have been the development of regional shopping areas that completely altered the scope and needs of the local advertiser; Ute complete changeover in the printing Police report second alcohol-related traffic fatality A 23-year-old Cloverdale man died at Borgess Hospital Friday afternoon of ex­ tensive injuries sustained when his automobile crashed into a tree in front of Delton Elementary School late Thursday evening, Michigan State Police report that Valentine K. Szczesney of 7593 Wall Lake Rd. was driving his pick-up truck north on M-43 at 11:45 p.m. when his vehicle left the high­ way just south of Delton Road. Initial blood tests indicated Szczesney was intoxicated at the time of the accident, police said. Only a week earlier police reported the dea th of a Woodland man i n a similar one-car accident that was also alcohol-related. Szczesney was taken to Borgess Hospital business to sophisticated high-speed computerized typesetting; the move toward high-speed multi-unit printing equipment; and skyrocketing postal costs that have increased 1,000 pecent over the last 15 years for local publishers (against an inflation increase of where he was treated in the intensive care unit for multiple head and rib injuries. He died at 3:15 p.m. May 2. Szczesney was an employee at the Brown Derby restaurant in Kalamazoo, according to officials at Hebble Funeral Home in Battle Creek, where the body was taken. He was single and living with his parents at the time of his death. A graveside service for Szczesney was held Tuesday at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Battle Creek. ’ Szczesney is survived by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Szczesney, ax brother and sister, and e maternal grand­ mother. “only" 288 percent). The squeeze on all newspapers has been tremendous. As a result publishers have been creating many types of products to find a viable niche in the marketplace. They have centralized printing, typesetting and ownership and consolidated publications. Even the nation's ninth and tenth largest newspapers, the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press have announced that they are going to consolidate many of their production and distribution operations and publish only one combined edition on weekends. J-Ad Graphics has been publishing the Maple Valley News, which serves Nashville and Vermontville, since 1975. In 1981 the Hastings Banner was purchased. Working to maintain each of these papers as complete news products has not always been justified by their economic viability. Neither paper could have survived independently, Car hits bridge, driver injured Michigan State Police report an accident April 27 that injured a Hastings man after the car he was driving struck a bridge abutment on M-66. Police said Randy J. Wright, 23, of 212 S. Park, was southbound on M-66 south of M-43 al3:25 a.m. when his car ran off the east sid® of the road, bounced off a guard rail ann struck a bridge abutment. Wright was taken to Pennock Hospital and later transferred to Butterworth in Grand Rapids, where he was treated for injuries we believe. Combined with the assets of our other publications (in­ cluding the Battle Creek Shopper News and the Marshall Community and released Tuesday. State police also said a 16-year-old Hastings teen broke his arm in a motorcycle accident April 25. Christopher W. Forsythe, 5100 Wood School Rd., was riding his four-wheeler in a gravel nit near Freeport when the accident oc­ curred at 2:25 p.m., police said. Forsythe was attempting to climb a steep hill when the motorcycle flipped over back­ wards onto Forsythe, police said. He was treated for a fractured arm at Pennock Hospital and released. Advisor), however, we have been able to continue the papers. Our commitment to publishing in the Barry County area is evidenced by our papers. The Hastings Banner has increased in cir­ culation by 45 percent since we began publishing it. Last year, the Michigan Press Assoication awarded the Banner second place for general excellence in our circulation class. By integrating the staff of the various Barry County publications, we are able to do substantially more than what the papers were able to do independently. While the addition of the Sun and News to the J-Ad Graphics group of Hanover bar site plan approved by City Planning Commission A preliminary site plan for a new South Hanover bar that area residents say they don’t want has been approved by the Hastings City Planning Commission, with several stipulations attached. The owner of the new bar, who is tran­ sferring his business to South Hanover from downtown Hastings, must make sure that the land surrounding the bar is fenced and a hard-surfaced parking lot is put in by Sep­ tember 15, the planning commission stipulated. Bar owner Charlie Boulter must also have air conditioning, smoke eaters, and outside lighting for the parking area installed before the bar opens, the commission said. Boulter was required to post a bond with the city to insure that the parking and fen­ cing will be accomplished by the deadline date. Other stipulations included having two exits for the bar, and a ban on parking in the front area of the bar facing Hanover. Boulter is moving the Avenue Pub from Michigan Avenue to the new location to make way for a new bank on the corner of State Street and Michigan. The bank is being built by Hastings Savings and Loan. Residents of South Hanover protested Boulter's request for a transfer of his liquor license to the new location at last week’s council meeting, but the transfer was ap­ proved 5-3. QUESTION: After the recent meltdown of a Soviet nuclear reactor in Chernobyl, news organizations scrambled to give Americans details of the disaster. Little information was available from the Kremlin, and officials worldwide were unsure what kind of damage to expect from radiation. Many Americans expressed fear and shock after the disaster and once again questioned the world’s ability to generate nuclear energy safely. What was your reaction when you heard about the meltdown? Were you concerned that two reactors on Lake Michigan’s coast are so VIEWPOINT MARRIAGE LICENSES: Russell Hammond, 23 Nashville and Kim Vershoof, 24, Nashville. Paul Treadwell, 33 Dowling and Gloria Perkins, 36 Dowling. Gordon Tyler, 19 Woodland and Amy Fisher, 19 Hastings. LETTERS (to the Editor) Some Council members are overlooked To the editor: The whole council did not ignore the citizens. Frank Campbell. Mary Lou Gray and I voted No. We tried, and even you ignored us. Fourth Ward Council person Esther Walton papers does not have a direct impact on the Hastings Banner today, the longterm effects will be a better product for readers and ad­ vertisers. The news staff has already been expanded to provide coverage of Middleville meetings, activities and features. This will Residents leary of traffic and noise from the bar have indicated they will take their protest to the state Liquor Control Com­ mission, which has final approval of the license transfer. At the commission meeting Monday, members approved a preliminary site plan for Savings and Loan's new building. The Planning Commission questioned the bank’s plans to exit drive-in traffic onto Michigan Avenue. Bank president Richard Beduhn said the bank’s corner location left the company with limited options as to where drive-in facilities could be located and plans call for traffic to only turn right on Michigan. Plans calls for a two-story bank with 15,000 square feet on three levels that include the basement. The bank has petitioned the city to improve Apple Street, which curves along the Thomapple northeast of the proposed bank. Beduhn said the city is in the process of trying to acquire the Penn Central Railroad right-of-way which crosses Apple Street in order to improve Apple. Should the city be unsuccessful, the bank will have to revise its parking scheme, Beduhn said. In other action the planning commission voted to recommend the approval of a tax abatement district for Viking Corp. Viking wants to purchase $1,059,000 of equipment to increase its valve and sprinkler manufacturing capability. The new equip­ ment would require the addition of three to 15 employees, a spokesman for the company said. The district would allow the company to apply for a waiver of personal property taxes on the equipment for a period of up to 12 years. The Hastings result in better coverage of this rapidly growing area of the county in all of our publications. As always, the input of our readers is valuable. If you have any comments, please write us a letter. Your comments are the best research tool that any newspaper has. Maple Valley Schools to request four additional mills by Shelly Sulser The Maple Valley Board of Education will again ask voters to approve additional operational millage by asking for a four mill, three year tax increase in the June 9 school election. Although two previous attempts in 1984 to gain additional millage failed, the board hopes that in view of recent concern by the district’s citizen advisory committee for the school’s building, curriculum and other program needs, the voters will pass the proposal. The mills will generate approximately Algonquin weed spraying scheduled Algonquin Lake will be sprayed for weeds next week, beginning May 12. Beaches on the lake will be posted with restrictions on irrigation, swim­ ming and fishing. Banner Sena form RS. 3579 to RO Boz B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, RO. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, tnc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 19 - Thursday. May 8,1986 Sutwcripr.on Rof.v JI 1.00 per 1'3 00 per yeor in orfioin'nB $14.50 p<r year elsewhere. 6ofrV Coun’r ond $480,000, which amounts to $4 per $1,000 total SEV (state equalized valuation). Roof repair of three of the districts four buildings is one major target for the proposed additional funding, with cost estimated at a total of $145,027 during the 1986-87 school year alone. Other major recommended expenditures include the employment of five additional teachers for the junior-senior high (when teachers next year begin teaching five class periods rather than six) at $84,166. An ad­ ditional full-time administrator to coordinate curriculum, special education, public relations, etc. would cost the district $40,105. The cost of two additional school busses is estimated at $71,940, and is a projected 1986­ 87 school year purchase. In addition to the four mill increase proposal, the district will also ask for a 16.71 extra voted millage renewal. Also on the ballot are three candidates seeking two seats on the school board. • Incumbent President David Hawkins is seeking reelection, while being challenged by Dale Berry and Bea Pino. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written In good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 8.1986 Harold E. Hoover Thomas W. Jones VERMONTVILLE ■ Mr Harold E. Hoover. 84. of 171 N. Main St., Vermontville died on Wednesday. April 30, 1986 at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, at Nash­ ville Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Thomas Voyles and Rev. Don Price officiated with burial at Floral Gardens Memorial Gardens in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Mr. Hoover was born on November 18,1901 in Kinderhook, MI, the son of Elmer and Anna (Jones) Hoover. He was raised in Kinderhook, moving to Battle Creek in 1913 and attended Kinderhook, Newman, Battle Creek Central and Bible Holiness Seminary in Owosso. He married Dorothy L. Caldwell on June 25, 1926 in Battle Creek. He was employed at the Kellogg Co. in Battle Creek for 38 years, retiring in 1966. He and his wife then traveled until 1974 when they settled in Vermontville. He was a member of Kellogg's 25 Year Club, Kellogg’s Sportsman Club, 13 year volunteer for Emmett Township Fire Dept, and the Nashville Church of the Nazarene. Mr. Hoover is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Edith Faught of E. LeRoy and Margaret Foote of Vermontville; five grandchildren, three great grand­ children; two brothers, Charles Hoover of Battle Cieek and Elbert Hoover of Banfield; and two sisters, Bessie Pierce and Julia Hoover both of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by two sisters Francis Lewis and Crystal Betz. HASTINGS • Mr. Thomas W. Jones, 55, of 1780 Lawrence Rd., Hastings died Thursday, May 1, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral Services were held 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at Wren Funeral Home With Rev. Steven Reid officiating. Burial was at Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart Association, Barry Community Hospice or Love, Inc. Mr. Jones was born on July 28, 1930 at Hastings, the son of Glendon and Pauline (Wellman) Jones. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1947. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1948­ 52. He married Betty J. Washburn on Nov. 30, 1979. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Co. as an electrician for 38 years, retiring in July, 1985. Mr. Jones was a member of Hastings Moose Lodge No. 268, and a former member of Hastings V.F.W. Post and U.A.W. Local 414. Surviving are his wife, Betty; two daughters, Miss Debra Jones of Phoenix, Ariz. and Miss Linda Sue Jones of Kalamazoo; a son, Thomas Jones, Jr. of Marshall; two step-so ns, Mark Smith of Grand Rapids and Brian Smith of Nashville; two step-daughters, Mrs. Bryon (Bonnie) Cantrell of Nashville and Mrs. Tony (Katie) Hayward of Hastings; three grandchildren; a brother, Roger Jones of Marshall; a half­ brother Robert Saunders of Vermontville and a half-sister, Mrs. Lyle (Kathryn) Bristol of Hastings. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South at M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 9*5-4995 Robert Fuller. choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 Fellowship and Codec 9:55 Sunday School.lt 10 Morning Wonhip. 6 00 p tn Evening Worship. 7.00 p.m Youth Meeting, tvuraety lor ail services, tramportation provided to and from mom GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 B. North St.. Michael Anton. Pallor. Phone 9459414 Sunday. May 11 • «:45 Chutch School (all ages). 10 00 Family Worship. Thursday. May 8 - 700 Joint Worship Ascension Day st Emmanuel Episcopal. Monday. May 12 ■ 9 30 Pircemakers Tuesday. May 13 - 9:30 Wordwatchen. 7 00 Adventurers. Wednesday. May 14 ■ 4 00 Accnlyte Training. 7 00 SCS Staff. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Mich . Allan J. Weenink. In­ terim Minister. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Chris­ tian fed Sunday. May 11 9:30 and 11X30 Worship Services Nursery provided. Broadcast ol 9 30 service over WBCH-AM and FM 9.30ChurchSchoolClasscsforali ages 10.30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room 11:30 Children's Church. 5:30 Junior High Youth Fellowship at the church 6 30 Senior High Youth Fellowship at the church. Monday. May 12 7 30 Session Meeting in the Lounge Tuesday. May 13 ■ 7 00 Pulpit Nominating Committer in the Church Dining Room. 7:ISCircle 7. at the church 7:30 Deacons' meeting in the Lounge Wednesday, May 14 6:30 Kirk Choir practice. 7:30 Chancel Choir practice FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Mich. 49058. (616) 945-9574 David B Nelson Jr Pastor Sunday. May 11 Mircle Sun­ day 9 30 a.m Sunday School. 10 30 a m. Radio Broadcast. WBCH. 11:00 a.m Wor­ ship Service Celebration "Adam Knew Eve ' Genesis 4:1-3, 6:00 p.m Jr. HI. and Sr Hi. Youth Fellowship. Monday, May 12 - 9 30 a.m. Bazaar Workshop. 6:00 p.m. Wrbelos. 7 IX) p.m Scouts Tuesday. May 13 • 1200 noon Hi Nooners • Mrs. Carl Bancroft, program. 2:45 p.m. Cub Den. 7:00 pm Finance Committee. Wednes­ day May 14 10:00 «zn. UMW Board. 11:30 am Prayer Group. 12:00 noon UMW Luncheon (reservalional. 6 30 p.m. Chancel Choir, 7:30 p.m Divisions and Work Areas CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS. 600 N. Airport Road. Hutngs. 948 2104. Russell Solmes. branch preaident. phone 945-2314. Counselors Kent Gibson (945-4145) and Ed Tbomas (795-7280). Sacrament Meeting 9:30 a.m Sunday School 10:30 am.. Primary. Relief Society. Priesthood, and Young Women at 11:30 a.m. Work Meeting second Thursday 10:002:00 and exercise class every Wednesday 7:00 pan. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broad­ way Rev David D. Garrett Phone. 948 2229 Parsonage. 945 3195 Church Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday S-.hool. 10.45 a.m. Worship Service: 6 pan. Fellowship Worship. 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OP CHRIST. $41 North Michigan. Minister Clay Roas Phone 944-4145 residence. 945-2938 church. Sunday Services 10 a.m.; Bible Study 11 aan.; Evening Services 6 pan.: Wednesday Evening bible Study 7 pan. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Read Pastor J.A Campbell. Phone 9452285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.: Evening Service 7 pan.: Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Satur­ day Mass 4 30p.m ; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and II a.m. confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 B. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Bar­ rett. Asst, to the paitor in youth. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a m. Morn­ ing Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 pan. (Adult Choir’ Saturday 10 to II a.m. Kings Kids (Children's Choui Sunday morning ser­ vice broadcast WBCH EMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Cor ner of Broadway and Center Streets Father Wayne Smith. Rector. 9:30 a m. Sunday School and Adult Classes. 10:30 a.m. Services. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday. 7:15 a.m Thursday, 7:00 pan. Middleville Area ST. AUGUSTINE. Middleville. Father Walter Spillane. Pastor. Phone 962-2889. Sunday Maw 11 a m ST. CYRIL k METHODIUS. Gun Lake. Father Walter Spillane. Paator. Phone 962-2889. Saturday Mass 5 p.m.; Sunday Mass 9 a m. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M-37. just north of Mid dleville, 795-9726. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.: HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Morning Worship 11 a.m.: Evening Ser­ Pou ell Rd Russell A. Sarver. Pastor vice 6 p.m. Phone 945-9224. Worship service 10 30 a.m . evening service 6 pan., classes for all PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 at ages 9:45 a m. Sunday school. Tuesday. Parmalee Rd.. Middleville. Rev. Wayne Cottage Prayer Meeting 7:00 pan Kiel. Pastor. Phone 891-1585. Rev. Charles Doornbos, Assistant Pastor. Phone CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 795-3466. First Service 9 a.m.; church­ North Broadway Rev. James E. Leitzman School 10:15 am.; Second Service 11:15 Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday azn.: Evening Celebration 6 pzn. School Hour; 11:00 azn. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday: 7:00 pzn. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING Dowling Area GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 5. Hanover. Hastings Leonard Davis. Pastor. Ph. 948 2256 or 945 9429. Sunday Sunday School 9:45 a m.. Worship 11 a m.. Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nursery for all services Wednesday: CYC 6:45 pzn.. prayer and Bible study 7 p m HASTINGS 3l?LE MISSIONARY CHURCH, 30' E Marshall. Rev. Marvin Sickmiller. ( astor Sunday Morning Sun­ day Schoo. • 10 00, Morning Worship Ser­ vice -11:00, Evening Service ■ 7:30. Prayer Meeting Wednesday Night - 7:30. AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Junes E Cook of fkiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 a.m.: worship 10 azn.; Banfleld Church School 10 a.m.; worship 11:30 azn. Nashville Area TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville. Rev. J G. Boomer Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Sunday Worship 11:00 azn.; Evening Service 6:00 pzn.; Bi­ ble Prayer. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m Sunday Mass 9.30 azn. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 301 Fuller St.. M-79. Pastor Thomas Voyles Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 azn.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Services. Youth 6 pzn.; Evening Worship 7 p.m., Wednesday mid-week prayer 7 p.m . Wednesday caravan program 7 p m The Church Page Is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings ond lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your Life, Home. Business and Car WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hastings — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Has lings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway Hastings OrangevilleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE, 6921 Marsh Rd. two miles south of Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman Paitor Len Harris. Sunday School Supt Sunday School. 9.45 am. Chutch Services 11 am. 6 p m. Wednes­ day 7 p m Family Bible Institute for 2 year olds through adults Nursery staffed at all services Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore. Call C64-5187 for free transportation in Gun Lake area. "Minislenng God s Word to Today s World" Fernie E. Cooley Freda B. Moore HASTINGS ■ Mrs. Fernie E. (Fox) (Munton) Cooley, 91, of 515 W. Madison St Hastings died Tuesday. April 29, 1986 at Barry County Medical Facility. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m Saturday, May 3 at Barryville Cemetery with Dr. Allen j. Weenink officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Medical Care .Facility. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Mrs. Cooley was bom July 17. 18^4 in Castleton Twp.. Barry County, the daughter of William and Nellie (Northrup) Fox. She was raised in the Morgan area and attended the Morgan School and Hastings High School. She moved to Hastings from Morgan in 1929. She was married to Cecil G. Munton on Sept 20, 1915. He died in 1965. She then married Stephen Cooley on Oct. 14, 1965. He died in 1977. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Hastings O.E.S. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Beadle of Hastings; a son, Victor Munton of Portage; three step-daughters, Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Phillips of Hastings, Mrs. Wayne (Marian) Pennock of Nashville and Mrs. Donald (Imogene) Crane of Lansing; a step-son, Justin Cooley of Nashville; four grandchildren; six great grandchild! en; several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. HASTINGS ■ Mrs. Freda B. Moore, 83, of 419 E. Clinton St.. Hastings died Saturday. May 3, 1986 at Barry County Medical Care Facility Mrs. Moore was born on March 3 1903 in Barry County, the daughter of Charlie and Mabel (Hunt) Thomas and attended Hen­ dershot school. She married Howard W. Moore on June 18. 1922. She and her husband were life long Barry County residents and farmed in Hope Twp. for 49 years before moving into Hastings in 1970. Surviving are three daughters. Mrs. Basil (Fem) Tobias of Delton, Mrs. Dean (Mabel) Selleck of Hastings, Mrs. Elwyn (Marveta) Payne of Delton; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; a brother Francis Thomas of Hastings; a sister, Mrs. Ada Tobias of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard on Aug. 23, 1961, two brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 1986 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Hamilton officiating. Burial was at Hastings Twp. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. Rex F. Hampton NASHVILLE - Mr. Rex F. Hampton, 90, of 221 Maple SL, Nashville died Wednesday, April 30, 1986 at Barry County Medical Care Facility. Funeral services were held 3 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Nashville Assembly of God. Rev. Robert Taylor officiated with burial at Sunfield Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Mr. Hampton was bom on September 27, 1895 in Chester Township, Eaton County, the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Fuller) Hamp­ ton. He was raised in Chester Township and attended the Bismark School. He married Myrtle Mae Heaven on August 16, 1917. He lived and farmed in the Vermontville area until coming to Nashville in 1967. Mr. Hampton is survived by four sons LaVern Hampton of Rose City, Norman Hampton of Grand Ledge, William Hampton and Eugene Hampton both of Nashville; four daughters, Mrs. Rex (Crystal) Walters of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Thomas (Donna) Salik of Charlotte, Mrs. Jack (Marie) Garvey of Nashville and Mrs. Richard (June) Dickinson of Okemos; 30 grandchildren; 53 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; one brother, Dorr Hampton of Hawks, MI and one s’ster Mrs. Doris Benson of FL Lauderdale, FL. He was preceded in death by his wife Myrtle Mae on May 9,1980 and one son Donald Ham pt cm in 1974. Norman G. McClelland WOODLAND - Mr. Norman G. McClelland. 81, of 223 Amasa St., Woodland died Friday, May 1, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. McClellandwasbomonSept. 2,1904 at Mt. Blanchard. Ohio, the son of th Samuel and Daisy (Long) McClelland. He attended school in Ohio. On May 30, 1930 he married Vonda Smith at Plymouth, Ind. He was employed as a mechanic for Woodland Public Schools for several years. Surviving are his wife, Vonda; four daughters, Mrs. David (Norma) Burgess of Hastings, Mrs. Donald (Great) Duits of Amado, Ariz., Mrs. Richard (Lorna) Karrar of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Richard (Velma) Leavell of Woodland; one son, Ronald Mc­ Clelland of Hastings; 18 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; two brothers, Damon and Maynard both of Hastings; three sisters, Florence Comp and Phyllis Wellfare both of Hastings, and Edna Clark of Florida. In respect to Mr. McClelland's wishes, there will be no funeral services. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. John F. Coleman Mary Maude Schomp KALAMAZOO - Mr. John F. Coleman, 59, JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA - Mary of Kalamazoo, formerly of Hastings, died Maude (Ransom) Schomp, 84, a Michigan Wednesday, April 30,1986 at MJ). Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas. Memorial native and a long time resident of Joshua Tree. California died April 15. 1986.------- - —services will be held Thursday. May 8 at 1 She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Ed P-m. at Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo. (Ruth) Stringham of Jackson; a niece Nancy Memorial contributions may be made to Ransom and a newphew Bill Ransom, both of Improvements J North West Oncology Unit at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Hastings. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April Mr. Coleman was bom June 27, 1926 in 22,1986 at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church, Hastings the son of Earl H. and Ruth M. Coleman. He owned and operated PlanJoshua Tree, CA. Burial was in Twenty Nine tefaber-Coleman Insurance Agency in Palms Cemetery in California. Kalamazoo. He was a 32nd degree Mason. While in Hastings he was a member of the Hastings Rotary Club, Hastings Jaycees, DELTON - Mr. Jesse Allerding, 58, of and Chamber of Commerce. In Kalamazoo 12095 S. Parker Rd., Delton died Tuesday, he was a member of Ducks Unlimited, April 29, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral Alaska Professional Hunters Association, services were held 4 p.m. Friday, May 2,1986 N.R.A., Rod and Gun Club, Kiwanis, Safari at Hastings Twp. Cemetery with Rev. Club of Kansas City, American Legion and Leonard Davis officiating. Funeral the Foundation for North American Wild arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Sheep. From 1944 to 1946 he served in the U.S. Merchant Marines. Home, Hastings. Mr. Allerding was bom on April 3, 1928 at Mr. Coleman is survived by his wife, the Hastings Twp., Barry County. He was a life former Katherine Shellenbarger; a son, William and two daughters, Christine and long Barry County resident. Surviving is a brother, Bobby Allerding of Ginny Tackett; his mother, Mrs. Ruth M. Delton. Coleman of Hastings; one brother, James Coleman of Hastings ; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Jesse Allerding "We specialize in Wedding & Funeral Work" 126 E. Orchard - Next to the Post Office - DELTON PHONE . 623-5774 STAY TUNED. 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Woodbury, Freeport, Sunfield, Kilpatrick and Pleasant Valley United Brethren Churches all par­ ticipate in these monthly rotating programs of group and special singing. The group singing is usually directed by George Speas. Also next Sunday evening. May 11, at 7 p.m,. Woodland United Methodist Church will hold a gospel concert open to the public. The program will feature the Davis quartet and the Woodland Gospel Singers. The Davis brothers are from Battle Creek and have been singing gospel music for around 11 years. They have performed in many states. The Woodland Gospel Singers have been singing throughout the central Michigan area for eight years. They have given con­ certs in Lansing, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. There will be no admission charge. A freewill offering will be taken during the performance. American Lutheran Church Women Michigan Conference held a convention at Zion Lutheran Church on Saturday. There were 140 people registered for the meetings, an lots of Zion members were present to serve a noon meal of hot chicken casserole with all the usual extras and clean up after the large crowd left. The convention started at 9:30 a.m. Evelyn Frost spoke about the proposed merger of Lutheran Churches and the preliminary work that has been done by the several committees on which she has worked as representative of the women’s organization. The main speaker was Dr. Richard Jen­ sen, director and speaker of the radio program "Lutheran Vespers" which is broadcast nationally from Minneapolis. His subject was prayer and the Holy Spirit. After the noon meal, Lois Jelnick showed slides of her trip to India as the Michigan District’s Woman to Woman representative. Jim Lucas spent two days in Ferguson Hospital in Grand Rapids last week being treated for an infection and having diagnostic studies and X-rays. Zion Lutheran Church is planning a mother-child banquet for the evening of May 13. The potluck meal will be at 6:30 p.m. A program following the meal will feature Carol Johnson of Grand Rapids. She is a composer and song writer and has previously entertained at both Woodland Elementary-Jr. High and at West Elementary in Lake Odessa. The public is welcome. Anyone who does not wish to join the ladies and children for the meal may arrive around 7:15 p.m. for the program. Lawrence and Hildred Chase spe^t a recent Sunday in Sparta with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cotton. They attended church where Rev Jim Hulett, formerly pastor of Lakewood United Methodist Church, is now pastor and was preaching. Following church, lhe Chases and the Cottons traveled to Newago where they attended the 50th wedding anniversary reception for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cotton of Irons. The Ladies Missionary Society of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church is planning a mother-daughter banquet to be held on Wednesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. The meal will be potluck and Die program has not been announced yet. H astings ___ ■______ O S“I avmgs « „c 136 E. State Street Hostings, Michigan ' a Serving Hastings /x O n Vail and Barry County Since 1924" “TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: Legal Notice Michigan Satellite Dealert Aeaoclatlon by Catherine Lucas Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! HKflora Delton Area BOSLEY PHARMACY The Woodland Sesquicenlennial Com­ mission held a meeting at the Woodland Lions Club Monday evening. George Speas met with lhe group to discuss his proposed chairmanship of religious services and observances to be held on Sunday during the sesquicenlennial celebration in August, 1987. The commission made a list of dignitaries and officials ol the township, county, state and nation who will be mailed com­ plimentary copies of “Timberland Times’’ by Eugene Davenport which lhe commission recently had republished. Ella Kantner was assigned lo handle covering letters and the mailing. Members who present were Tom Niethamer. chairman; Ella Kantner. Earl Engle. Shirley Kilmer. George Schaibly. Willis and Barbara Dalton and Lawrence Chase. The Woodland Library now has “Dic­ tionary of Slang and Unconventional English” by Eric Patridge and “The Story of the Statue of Liberty", by Betsy and Guido Maestro. There have been requests for in­ formation available in both of these references in the last few months. A new copy of “A Child’s Garden of Verses" by Robert Louis Stevenson was also purchased. The cantata for children. "Who Built the Ark" was performed by the Sunday School students of Woodland United Methodist Church at Sunday morning's 9:15 worship service. Grandparents and other family members who usually attend other churches enjoyed seeing the 25 children participate in the musical production. Woodland United Methodist Church plans to hold a mother-daughter banquet Friday evening, the 6:30 p.m. meal will be potluck. Barbara Townsend Bosworth of Sunfield, a former minister, will speak. Her subject will be “The Fragrance of Faith". Tom and Jackie Billiland held a birthday party for their three-ycar old grandson. Calvin Mattson, at their home Sunday af­ ternoon. Cal’s mother. Bonnie Mattson, his sisters, Jackie and Stephanie, and a friend came from Holt for the party. Uncle Terry Gilliland, Terry, Jr., and Anna, Mac and Aunt Barbara Bosworth and Todd, and Grandpa Cliff Mattson and his wife, Mary, all enjoyed birthday cake and ice cream. The family opened up the ball diamond at the Gilliland farm for the season with a game and the children took a wild flower walk. Everyone had a grand afternoon. Zion Lutheran Brotherhood met Sunday for a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. Following the meal, Tom Niethamer showed slides of his recent trip to Hawaii. Around 30 people enjoyed the meal and program. Last week, Edward Fisher and his wife. Martha, of Kalamazoo visited the Baitinger family farm where his mother, Sarah Baitinger Fisher, grew up. They told Ed­ ward’s uncle. Emile Baitinger, and aunt, Marguerita Baitinger, about their winter travels ii> Florida. Arizonia, Hawaii and California. Trellis and Freida Cox flew to Orlando. Fla. during April. Trellis spend two weeks with her daughter, Wilma Byrd, in Orlando, and Frieda spent the time with her daughter, Janet Griffen, in Naples. Both ladies enjoyed the spring weather in the southern state. Everyone is welcome to the Beacon Hymn Sing to be held at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Sunday evening. May 11, at 7 p.m. Delton Flower Station CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd 8 mi. S. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10 a m . Wor ship II a.m . Evening Service at 7 p m Youth meet Sunday 6 p m Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p m "Prescriptions" • 118 5. Jellerson - 945-3429 Woodland News Open Mon.-Thura. 9:30.5.30, Fri. 9 30 to, So,9to5 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 86-I9459 SE In the mailer of CLARENCE I. MILLER. Deceased. TAKE NOTICE; On May 29. 1986 al 10:00 a.m.. in lhe pro­ bate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge ol Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition ol Betty I. Sanders for commencement of proceedings in the above estate matter, for the appointment of Betty L. Sonders ond Gerald Sandors as Co-Personal Representative of the Eslate, for a determination of heirs of lhe deceased, thot the Will of the deceased be admitted to Probate, and that claims against the estate be determined. Creditors are hereby notified thot copies of all claims against the deceased must be pre­ sented. personally or by mail, to both the personal represen­ tative end io the Court on or before July 29. 1986. Notice is furlher given thot lhe estate will then bo assigned to persons appearing of record to bo en­ titled. April 29. 1986 Betty L. Sanders 985 Cook Road Hastings. Ml 49058 David A Dimmers (P12793) DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 220 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 616 945-9596 (5-8) • Statement Savings 1. Prestige Card • Emergency Cash • Passbook Savings "Day in...day out interest on both Passbook and Sta tement Sa vinqs." • Certificate Savings • Long Term Investment Accounts SAVINGS INSURED UP TO >100,000" • • • • • • • • Home Mortgage Loans Home Improvement Loan Money Orders Travelers Checks Contract Servicing Notary Service Direct Deposit of Social Security Checks Automatic Transfer of Funds: 1. Loan Payments 2. Transfer of Funds from Checking to Savnas or Loan Account a “Truly where you save does make a difference" TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU WITH DRIVE-IN FACILITIES! LAKE ODESSA OFFICE located at 802 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa OPEN Monday Tuesday ond Wednesday 9 a m 10130pm fridoy’a m to 5 30 p m Thursday and Saturday 9 a m to 12 noon Phone 374-8849 t=J MAIN OFFICE AND DRIVE-IN Located at 136E Slate Si Mailings OPEN Mon thru Thurs 9 lo 4 30 pm Fridays 9 oo to 6 00 p m Phone 945-9561 ESLTC �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 8,1986 - Page 5 DEAR HOLDING: Divorced couples who continue to sleep together are taking the path of least resistance . It’s easier lo fall into a familiar pair of arms (and a familiar bed) than to stake out new territory even though there may be hostility, anger and hurt. When the juices start to flow, a lot is overlooked, forgotten and forgiven The only way to quit is to stop seeing the guy in your home. If you must get together for business reasons, meet at a public place where there are no couches or bedroom furniture. ews ' Gambling is ‘no win’ situation Fuhst-Steward engagement told Lon Fuhst and Scott Steward were married Saturday. April 26 at Brighton. MI Lori is the daughter ol Mr. and Mra Rex Welty of Brighton. Scott ta the son of Mr. and Mra. Wayne Steward of Sunfield, MI. Relatives and friends are invited to a reception in their honor, Saturday, May 17 from S to 7 p.m. The “Open House" will be held at the Sunfield United Brethren Church Fellowship Hall, Sunfield HummePs to celebrate 50th anniversary An open house honoring the 50th wedding anniversary of LeRoy and Esther Hummel will be held Saturday, May 17th, 1966 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bismark Community School, Bismark Hwy., Vermontville, Mich. All friends, neighbors and relatives are cordially invited. Hosted by their children. No gifts please. Dear Ann Landers: As a professor of mathematics at Georgetown University, I would like to comment on your column on gambling It is a mathematical fact that there is no possibility of winning when the odds are in favor of the house In simple roulette, if you bet a dollar on red, you will win a dollar about 48 percent of the time and will lose a dollar about 52 percent of the time because of the two greens. Suppose you decide to bet one dollar at a time on red, until you have lost 150 or have won 850. You will lose your $50 over 98 per­ cent of the time, and win 850 less than 2 percent of the time WhUe this is a simplified form of gambling, the same principle applies to moie exotic systems: That is, the more you gamble the more you will lose. You will make on the average over 1200 bets before you lose your 850. Therefore, If you view your losses as entertainment ex­ penses, you may feel it is worth IL I per­ sonally do not find that throwing my money away is entertaining. I teach the above to my college students because it involves interesting mathematics and it may stop some of them from gam­ bling. - JAMES T. 8ANDEFUR, PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS, GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY. DEAR J.T.S.: Anyone who doesn’t get your message should go sit in the dunce corner. Here’s an apple for the teacher. She learned too late Havens-Reames engagement told Allis-Reser engagement told Mrs. Lillian Havens of 4105 Wood School Rd., Hastings, is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter Carol Ann to David Charles Reames, son of Mrs. Culia Reames, of South Havens. Carol is a 1978 graduate of Middleville High School. David is a graduate of South Haven High School and is presently em­ ployed at Fishers Big Wheel in South Haven. A June 21 wedding is planned. David and Joanne Allis, of 1119 Sixth Avenue, Lake Odessa, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dawn Ilene Allis to David J. Reser of Sierra Vista, AZ, son of Frank and Pat Reser, 150 W. High Clarksville. The bride-elect will graduate from Lakewood High School in May 1986. Her future plans are to attend college in Arizona to become a medical assistant. The groom-elect is a 1982 Lakewood graduate and is in the U.S. Amy stationed at FL Huachuca, Arizona. A July 5, 1985 wedding is planned. Koutz-Macy engagement told Mrs Evaline Koutz and Rev Vernon Macy wish to announce their engagement Evaline is from Hastings and Vernon is from Charlotte. The bride-elect is employed at True Value Hardware and the groom-elect is pastor of the House! United Brethren in Christ at Leslie. A September wedding is being planned. Groos-Coleman exchange vows Mus Margaret Tyden Groce and Mr. David Edward Coleman were married Saturday, April 36. 1966. at the Richland Presbyterian Church The marriage was performed by Rev. Willard Curtis. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Groos of Hastings and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Coleman, also of Hastings. Karel-Bush engagement told Kathy Lynn Karel of Middleville and Harvey R. Bush of Caledonia have announcced their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Kathy is the daughter of Herman and Joyce Karel of 4338 Trails End Dr. and Harvey is the son of Peter and Janm Bush of 5100 92nd St. A graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, Kathy attended Hope College and is employed at Bignall Dental Supply of Grand Rapids. Harvey, a graduate of South Christian High School, is attending Calvin College, majoring in mechanical engineering. He is employed part-time at Fliers Underground Sprinkling of Grand Rapids. The couple plan an August 22 wedding. Local Birth Announcements ITS A GIRL Mr. and Mrs. Steve Garvey. Hastings. April 12. Shawna Leanne. 3:36 p.m . 6 lb. 6W ox.. Bronson Methodist Hospital in n.aianiiizuu. JeR and Susan (McAllister) Wyngarden. Dimondale. April 22.1986 6 lb 13 ox.; Jessica Lynn, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Jessica has a sister, Alyson Elaine. Grand parents are Woody and Shirley Wyngarden Stacey and Cindy Garrison. Wayland. May I, 2:37 a.m., 6 lb. 2W a. Mark and Karen Rogers. Lake Odessa. May 5, 11:16 a.m.. 9 lb. 2 or. Floyd and Brenda Mowry. Hastings. May 5, 11:18 a.m., 6 lb. 24 oz. ITS A BOY James and Donna Harmon, Middleville, May 2, 2:43 p.m., 9 lb. 44 oz. Martin and Ellen Vipond, Lake Odessa, May 3, 3:02 p.m., 9 lb. 12 oz. Charles Jr. and Edith Farrell, Lake Odessa, May 4,3:51 a.m., 8 lb. 1 oz. Timothy and Jeri Shook, Charlotte, .May 5, 12:14 a.m.. 8 lb. 3 oz. Charles and Janet Hasman. Nashville, May 6. 10:45 am.. 11 lb. 11 oz. Dear Ann Landers: I am 19, married and have a child. I started to have sex when I was 15 (too young, I now realize) and became pregnant immediately after high school graduation. It was rough at first, but we are learning how to have a good marriage although we both know it would be better if we hadn’t been forced to grow up so fast My little sister wasn’t so lucky. Sue also got pregnant at 17 but dicto’t know who the father was. In her fifth month she had a miscarriage and discovered she had gonorrhea. Sue underwent treatment and fs OK now, but she will be in therapy a iong time trying to get over the guilt of losing a child because of a venereal disease. Please print this letter so the sexually ,kids 01,1 lhere wl11 «et an idea °f h°*’ His both physically and emotionally to iWiLh whoever turns them on. Girls ^ould know it’s OK to say. "No. This is my ... . goinS 10 decide what happens f 1 1 1 had the sense to know this a AvnSS 880 " 1 READ Y0L' ,N STARS STRIPES READER: Thanks for a star’Pengled answer. Stick with iL He couldn’t kiss Dear Ann Landers: I dated a guy for several months before he made an attempt to me. After a few weeks of kissing, he ended the relationship. I later learned he did that with two other women. I suspect the guy •s gay but everyone who knows him says I am wrong. lan't this kind of behavior a tip-off to one’s sexual preference? I’d like to know what NOT to look for in the future. - CURIOUS IN BALTIMORE. DEAR C. IN B.: Often the fear of intimacy is the result of a clutching, devouring mother. Men who have this problem are sometimes impotent. That could be his problem. Or, maybe you and those two other dames just don’t turn him on. Hard to break relationships Dear Ann Landers: How many of your divorced women readers still sleep with their ex-husbands? I'm not talking about a onenight fling for old times’ sake, but an ongoing sexual relationship that lasts for months, even years. How do these women break this last tie with their ex-husbands aid establish a relationship with a new man? For more than a year, I have relied on my ex for sex. I’ve gone out with other men but I cannot allow myself to sleep with any of them.. Why do I hang on? Why does do ac­ commodate me so readily? How do I stop this foolishness and get on with my life? Let’s hear some answers. I have girlfriends with the same problem and they would like to know too. -IN A HOLDING PATTERN IN NJ. Sick kids have dads, too Dear Ann Landers: You printeda letter from a woman who reprimanded working mothers who do not pick up their sick children at school. Twice she referred to ’’mothers who do not or will not pick up their sick kids ” To top it off. in your answer you said, "If any woman wonders if ’Frustrated’ is talking to you. she probably is." Annie, this is 1986. Where are the fathers? Why does the burden of child care, housework, bill paying, entertaining, etc., fall solely on the women? We have enough guilt on our backs just having to leave our children every day. Please don’t load on more. It’s time the men in America learned what child care is all about. My family is the meet important thing to me. I wouldn’t hesitate leaving work to take them home when they're ill, but they also have a father who will do the same. From now on, say PARENTS! - BUM RAPPED IN LANSING. MICH. DEAR RAPPED: You’d better believe I will. I’m digging myself out from under the load of letters written by angry mothers who let me have it. My apologies to one and all. Eye disease has no cure Dear Ann Landers: 1 am a Blefro." That probably doesn't mean anything to you. but it means a lot to 4,000 people in this country who have blepharospasm. This is an eye disease that causes the lids to close in­ voluntarily. The reason is unknown and there is at present no cure. I cannot drive. I cannot read or watch TV very long. 1 must wear dark glasses because the light bothers me. It's awful to have one’s eyelids shut down without warning. But those of us who have this disease try to carry on and lead a normal life in spite of the problem. We want to help our fellow sufferers by uniting them. Please print the address of our organization: BENIGN ESSENTIAL BLEPHAROSPASM RESEARCH FOUN­ DATION INC., 755 Howell St.. BeaumonL TX 77706. Thanks Ann. - CXJ. DEAR Cl,J.: Her’s your letter and the address. I hope I’ve helped. There is a big difference between cold and cool. Ann Landers show you how to play it cool without freezing people out in her booklet, "Teen-Age Sex - Ten Ways to Cool It." Send 50 cents and a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE OPENING MAY 15! Welcome Woods — Campground — 4 miles north of Hastings off M-43 on Welcome Road it Reasonable Rates * Now featuring an additional 25 new sites in wooded area, electricity, water, dump station, and honey wagon. Call Today... 945-2803 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in th* conditions of a certain mortgage mod* the 24th day of July. 1980. executed by STANLEY E. MIDLING ond MARY I. MIDLING, husband ond wife, as mortgagors, to WHITCOMB AND KELLER MORTGAGE CO INC., of South Bend. Indiana, os mortgagee, and assigned to FIRST BANK 8 TRUST COMPANY OF SOUTH BEND and now known as 1 st SOURCE BANK, as mortga­ gee. and recorded In th* Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on July 28. 1980, in Liber 245 on Page 900. and said assignment being recorded in the Office of th* Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on October 9, I960, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice Thirtyfive Thousand Four Hundred Seven ond 52/100 (835.407.52) Dollars for principal and inter­ est. no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt, or any part of th* debt, secured by sold mortgage, ond the power of sale in said mortgage con­ tained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Friday, May 9. 1986. at 2:00 SAVE o'clock in th* afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in th* City of Haslings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sol* and sold to lhe highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for th* purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due ond un­ paid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon at eleven and one-hcM (114%) per­ cent per annum, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including the attorney fees as provided by law in said mortgage, th* lands ond pre­ mises in said mortgage men­ tioned and described as follows, to-wit: Lots 26. 34 and the North half of Lol 35 of the Replot of Lot 19. Upson's Resori, according to the recorded plat thereof, os recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 84. Barry County records. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Doted. April 7. 1986 Bruct. W. Gee of Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw * Fisher Attorneys for Hastings City Bonk 607 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (Ml Diet Coke Caffeine Free d>et Coke and TAB are registered trademarks of tn* Coca-Cola Company �Page 6- The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 8.1986 From Time to Time... Home For Sale by...Esther Walton Turn of the century home has been fully re­ stored to original beauty. Features 3 large bedrooms with walk-in closets, new kitchen, aluminum siding, main floor utility. 2 full baths, classic oak woodwork, fully carpeted, immaculate and priced to sell at $43,500. My WELCOME WAGON basket is loaded with useful gifts. Information and cards you can re­ deem for more gifts at local businesses who'd like to say “HI." My call is a friendly visit to help you with tips for all your needs. Engaged? New parent? Moved? 505 E. Grand Hastings Recollections of town during the Civil War 948-9480 after sm p.m. (Editor's Note: Much has been written about the Civil War battles, little about the home front. Here is a first hand account of life in Hastings from 1854-1863, written by Charles Atkins who lived about where the City Hall parking lot is now. The three-part account is edited for length but those who wish can read the whole account in the July 9. 1914 Banner page 17.) JOB VACANCY Press/Graphic Arts Clerk Call me. POSITION AVAILABLE JUNE 1,1986 Send resume to... 948-8327 or 481-3144 Dean McBeth, Assist. Superintendent DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS 327 North Grove Street Delton, Ml 49046 By Charles Atkins July 9.1914 My people, consisting of my grandfather, father, mother, sister and mycelf, came to Hastings in the year 1854, having purchased the property where I now reside. We came overland in wagons from Adrian, Mich, and Pennock Health and Fitness Center ...and HASTINGS YMCA Present ... though at the time of year when the roads were at their best, it was a tedious and tiresome trip, 1 have no recollection of in­ cidents surrounding our arrival, being dead to the world and wrapped round by the loving arms of Morpheus. My first recollections therefore is of opening sleepy eyes and looking into the depths of, to me, an immense open fireplace, covered at bottom with a thick bed of glowing .live coals, with large and irons supporting three great logs of hard wood which were biasing right merrily along I discovered myself to be occupying a large and com­ fortable arm chair and covered with a Buffalo robe. Next I heard "Hello old boy! Waked up?" and I looked up into the kindly eyes of John B. Foote, the landlord of the hotel. He excused himself on the plea of having to look out that something must be on the table for those big appetites that we all had surely "brung" him, and I was to make myself at home for the whole house was mine. As I afterwards knew, this was the time the court was set and in those days, court time was some event I tell you. and attracted all sorts and conditions of men and the lawyers. After awhile, I was made aware that quite a crowd had come upon the front porch, and many came into the room where I was on one errand or other, but the majority for a drink out of some fat black bottles arranged in a case back of a high counter, the landlord, or another, serving it in hugh thick bottom glasses, the partakers, swallowing their drink in a gulp, some with pleased and some with resentful expressions, all which in­ terested me greatly being something new in my experiences, but they all gave a sort of grunt or gasp at the end of the operation, wiped their lips with the back of their hands and laid down a bright piece of silver which the attendant swept into a drawer. In those early days Hastings was a crude though beautiful little village. We all belonged toa common aristocracy of poverty which in the main conduced to more helpful living and consideration of one another, knitting us closely in that common bond. The town was closely shut in by dense forests and the farmsteads not in close touch as in these Lisbeth Godfrey Pre-Natal Exercise A national YMCA health enhancement program designed to provide safe stretching and conditioning exercises for pregnant women. Tuesday-Thursday 1-2 p.m. or 7-8 p.m., Fitness Center CLASSES START MAY 15. Post-Partum Exercise Designed to provide cardiovascular and strength exercises for recently delivered moms, focusing on get­ ting the areas of the body back in shape that have been stressed by pregnancy. LITE WELLNESS Tuesday-Thursday, 3-4 p.m Fitness Center CLASSES START JUNE 5 *ESS Local resident works with domestic victims Lisbeth Godfrey, a senior sociology major at Kalamazoo College, has been working closely with domestic assault victims in Kalamazoo during the past year. For her senior individualized project (SIF) at the College, Lisbeth worked for Kalamioo'i YWCA domestic assault program during the fall. She interacted with the women who came to the “Y” for shelter and wrote proposals to the state of Michigan to keep the program alive. AU seniors at "K" are required to complete a SIP, which is designed to take students out of the classroom to a more active role in com­ pleting educational objectives. Lisbeth is stiU involved with the domestic assault program at the "Y" as a volunteer. She also works once a week as night manager for the 24-hour crisis line. Her future interest is in family and marriage counseling, with emphasis on child abuse She says domestic assault is a generational problem which desperately needs to be solved Lisbeth plans to attend graduate school in social work after graduating from "K" in June. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Godfrey, 1093 Sagenish in Hastings. New Business Opportunity - Spring 4 Summer Only — Introducing unique product to For information and registration, call ... Barry lakefront residents ... Great profit potential for quali­ fied individuals. Minimal invest­ ment & financial risk - full mar­ keting support provided. Please 1009 West Green Street call irv Levine, (312) 628-6320 Hastings. Michigan 49058-1790_________________ for further details. few Pennock’s Health and Fitness Center • 945-4333°mp*oXT»~°fX Barry County Civil War soldiers on Lookout Mountain Photographed during the Civil War. were (lop row, le»t to right) Jefferson Turner, Hastings. Sgt. Charles Wooding, Kent County; James C. Woodruff. Hastings; Oscar Young, Hastings; James W. Cutler, Hastings township; Russell Allen, Hastings township. (Bottom row, left to right) Abram H. Drake. Grand Rapids; Thomas Heney, Rutland Township; Corp. A.J. Beers. Irving Township; Corp. John Weissert, Hastings; George Dannett. Hastings Township; William Robert, Rutland Township and Capt. J.D. Robinson. Grand Rapids. modem days, and coming to town meant taking a whole day, sometimes part of the night added.The joys of traversing these woods were many, filled as they were with bright, singing birds, the wide adventurous river, innumerable streams, the wild cat stealing through the undergrowth, the plaint of the whippoorwill, lhe cal) of the blue bird, the honk of the wild geese overhead, and the whirr of the mallard for the sedge. Oc­ casionally, over ail, the lilt of a human voice uplifting in joyous song. In this year 1854, the Republican Party was bom. 1 do not recall much, of any, of the events of that season, though, in a way, I sensed a sort of intent bitterness in the air and in men's attitude toward each other. . I never tired of listening to the readings of the adventures of Fremont, the pathfinder, and was filled with desire to emulate his example and follow in his fooLiteps, dreaming of him at night and prattling to myself about him by day. So that when he was nominated for the presidency in 1856, I immediately swore allegiance to him and his cause. Republicanism meant nothing to me then, and I did not wait until after the usual ratification and pole raising, then the fashion, and from which, for reasons, us small scions were kept away, but gathered a few of my own chums, we with much labor went into the wilderness of the block next west of where I lived, cut down, trimmed, and brought a pole upon our premises. We had no banner but Walter Smith, whose father, George A. published the Democratic paper in the old bui Iding (on the NE corner of Broadway and State), volunteered to go over and tackle "George" as he always addressed him. 'George" entering into the spirit of things immediately printeda small streamer for us, bearing the names of Fremont and Dayton, which we nailed to the top of our pole and with infinite pains we got this pole upright and fastened with ropes to the high post of the gate on the line between the Goodyear place and ours (110 N. Broadway). This was undoubtedly the first Republican pole erected in Barry county if not in Michigan in a presidential year. My father was a Democrat at that time, and though some narrow minded persons, at different time, and frequently in my presence, urged him to take that pole down, he firmly and invariably refused to interfere with it. I verily believe he would have most strenuously interfered with any one who undertook to molest it. I do-not think that Republican was crystallized into a common meaning at that time, only being for the most part a resent­ ment against the thrusting of slavery upon the so-called northern or free states. A man living at the edge of this village at that time seriously proposed to bring some slaves here to work his farm, but - he changed his mind. However, the Lincoln - Douglas debates cleared the air and people took up the Lin­ coln declaration and made a watch word of it, "This nation cannot exist half slave and half free.” Thus forecasting the doom of slavery in this country. The campaign of 1860 was undoubtly the most acrimonious that ever occurred in this country, severing life long friendships, and dividing families, and without doubt, after Mr. Lincoln's election there were many southern sympathisers in the north who hoped he might die or be assassinated before his inauguration, though I have always believed this feeling was owning more to the soreness of defeat than to personal amimosity towards Lincoln. This town was heavily Democratic, a man who changed to the Repubican side was stigmatized as a turn coat, taunted thus upon the streets and his children, also by their Democratic school fellows. A boy of Republican family going down (the) street in the evening was unsafe. If captured by the more numerous young Democrats was compelled to hurrah for Douglas or be ridden lengthwise astride the hitching stringers lining the main street to the detriment of the seat of his pants and likely causing him to eat his meals standing up for a week or two and do his sleeping face down. Political arguments were bitter, criminations, recriminations, personalities and insults of the grossest kinds were handed back and forth, and personal dignity was thrown to the winds. It was rarely that any savings of humor was injected. On one occasion two of the most dignified men of the town lost themselves in one of these debates and it looked as if it would end in a personal encounter when a fanner, gently mellow, pushed his way into the crowd to hear and see what it was all about, and when he saw who they were, looked astonished turned, waving his arms as if scattering the crowd, shouted “Come on boys, let’s go get a drink, and let the big pickerel fight.” (To be continued next week) BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES BILLBOARDS .MOST POPULAR VIDEO CASSETTES 16. “Year of the Dragon" (MGM-UA) 17. “The King and F (CBS-Fox) 18. *’The Blues Brothers" (MCA) 19. *‘Prizzi's Honor" (Vestron) 20. ’‘Fright Night" (RCA-Columbii) < VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. 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The tour was organized by Lindy Stahlman, who teaches the school’s “talent pool” program. The walk started at the Oddfellows Hall at the corner of Jefferson and Green streets and took the students through downtown to the former railroad depot on Apple Street, then continued along Broadway, south to Green Street. Walton reviewed the history of a number of buildings along the route, most built before 1900. Legal Notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage mode the 14th day of July. 1980. executed by DALE A. BOERSMA and NANCY I. BOERS MA. husband ond wife, a* mortgagors, to THE HASTINGS CITY BANK, a Michigan Banking corporation, doing business of Hastings. Michigan, as mortga­ gee. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Borry County. Michigan, on July 23. 1980. in Liber 245 on Pages 871. 872. 873. ond 874. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice Thirty-seven Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-three ond 83/100 ($37,473.83) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proceeding ol law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, ond the power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default Notice is hereby given that on Friday. Moy 9. 1986. at 2.00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of lhe Court­ house m lhe City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry. there will be offered for sole ond sold to the highest bidder, at public auction ©r ven­ due. for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amounts due and un­ paid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon at al thirteen and three-quarters (13%%) percent per annum, to­ gether with lhe legal costs and charges of sale, including the attorney lees os provided by law in said mortgage, lhe lands ond premises in said mortgage mentioned ond described os follows t<>.wit: A parcel ol land described os that port of the Sou I west froctionc '/« of Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as: From on Iron stake on the shore of Wall Lake marking the Northwest corner of Pottawa­ tomie Park, running South 82% degrees West 100 feet. South 75 degrees West 100 feet ond South 71% degrees West 100 feet along the shore of the Lake for the place ol beginning, thence along the shore of lhe lake run­ ning South 71% degrees West 40 feet, thence South 18% de­ grees East 134% feet, thence North 73% degrees East 28 feet, thence North 15' > degrees West 136% feet to the beginning. ALSO o parcel described os run nmg from the Southwest corner of Pottawatomie Pork South 73 degrees 45 minutes West 266 feet for the place of beginning, thence South 73 degrees 45 min­ utes West 35 feel, thence South 16 degrees 15 minutes East 105 feet, thence North 73 degrees 45 minutes East 35 feel, thence North 16 degrees 15 minutes West 105 feel lo the place of beginning Hope Township. Borry County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.l. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Dated: April 10. 1986 Richard J. Hudson of Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Show & Fisher Attorneys for Hostings City Bonk 607 North Broadway Hostings, Michigan 49058 (5-8) DIET l CENTER^ - HASTINGS - Make Your Commitment Today — And You Can Bea Winner Too !■ Joellen Lancaster frorn^ Hastings has tost 40 lbs. and 51V2 inches in 12 weeks. 40-LBS. LIGHTER BEFORE I am so proud of myself. The inches came off right along with the pounds. I love the new me I have learned so much about good nutrition and best of all, I have been taught to eat properly to maintain my new weight. What a beautiful program!! I know that eating nutri­ tiously has to be a way of life for mre. There Is such a wide variety of foods and recipes on the maintenance program. I have changed my eating habits. The counselors teach you to follow through with the full service program. The counselors are very special to me. They are my lifetime friends. They guided, moti­ vated and supported me all the way. and still continue working with me. A very special ,h?fnvou need^help losing weight and want to learn to keep It of - Call or slop by and talk to the counselors. You Sill love them as I do. I cou.d not have done ^without Jotllan Lancaster them. r DIET 1 L CENTER.J Call and gel started today or call for a free, no-obllgatlon consultation - or Just stop byl _ HOURS Mon.-Frl. 7 am-6 pm Sat. Sam-Noon 1615 South Bedford Road, M-37 fjexf to Cappon OU) Hastings, Mi Phone 948-4033 OB CALI OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN RIAINWEU ... Phone -685-6881________ Overcrowded classrooms and a large incoming group of kindergarteners is forcing the Middleville schools to add four tem­ porary classrooms for next year. The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education agreed Monday to purchase or lease the four units. The cost to purchase the classrooms could range from $8,500 to W.OOO each, depending on whether the board chose new or used units. Superintendent Gerald Page said that last fall 1st grade started out with 25 to 26 students in each of its seven sections. It is now up to 28 students per section, with a class size limit of 30 to 33 students, he said. Page said overcrowding doesn't end in 1st grade but continues through the 5th grade Kindergarten s developmental classrooms are feeling the crunch, too, he said. Page said of the 182 children tested for next fall’s enrollment, 34 will go to developmental rooms. He said that 15 to 16 students is the maximum for the developmental classes, while some sections already have between 17 to 24 students. Page said that the school could lease four new portable units at a minimum cost of $48,000 per year, or purchase used units for $8,500 to $12,000 each. Page also said that classrooms could be added to the buildings at a cost of $40,000 each including the foun­ dation cost. He said additions could create access problems to the all purpose rooms, cafeteria and library. Page said many of the used portables have electric heat and air con­ ditioning, and are bigger (28x28) than the portables the school now has. Page recommended that the board make the purchase or lease with money from the general fund balance. The board agreed to have the Building and Grounds Committee make a recommendation at next month’s regular meeting. In other business the board agreed on a an Adu^t Education Rationale to the board for viewing during audit. Boysen said she compiled the rationale with the help of LC’l'K director Linda Zaczek of Lowell. She said it is consistant wih their philosophy and compatible with Thornapple’s actions. The board agreed to adopt the rationale as presented. Ann Hannapel, the Parent Group representative asked the board to consider ammending the dress code to allow students to wear knee length shorts during hot weather. Hannapel said the Parent Group felt knee length shorts would be less distracting than the allowed mini skirts. The board agreed to set up a committee to review the dress code and gel input from the schools’ principals and have the results by next month's meeting. The board approved a Field Trip and Travel Policy to allow school buses to transport students on field trips or curriculum outings without board approval if the trips are within a reasonable time and distance and don’t disrupt the regular school schedule. Non-academic or athletic trips must get board approval. Lake Odessa News. Reine Peacock accompanied Sister Margaret and Sister Magdalena of Wright and Sister Sheila of Grand Rapids to Saginaw for lhe weekend to the home of Bette Jo Schmerheim and Velma Breidinger. All at­ tended the seventh “Work Shop Way", Michigan State Conference at the South­ western High School in Flint Saturday. The main speaker was Grace H. Pilon, SBS author and the originator of Work Shop Way, of Xavier University of La. Reine's sister William Mary, who works with Sister Grace also held three sessions Sister William Mary of New Orleans and Sister Carmella of Ubly joined them at Saginaw over Saturday night before all returned to their homes on Sunday. The Lake Odessa Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold their regular meeting Tuesday evening at the Masonic Temple. Dale Brock has taken over the duties of manager at the Plumb’s store on Jordan Lake Street, Lake Odessa. Dale has been affiliated with several chain stores during the last few years. A Mother Daughter banquet will be held at the Congregational Church May 14. The program committee is Janet Thomas and Marjorie Erickson. The chicken will be furnished by the Women's Fellowship and members will bring dishes of food which were soliciteu. Sheila Black 15 in charge of the dinner and others will assist with decorations for tables and other items for the 6:30 p.m. meal. Students from Lakewood High School who won third place in the bridge building competition sponsored by American Society of Civil Engineering were Daryl Brown and Trac Hewitt on their drawing for a bridge holding 118.7 lbs. Scott Mikols and Mike Miller placed in the top ten with a bridge supporting 108 pounds, also Dave Thorley and Matt McCaul were in the top ten for a bridge of 79 pounds. The two third place winners each received a trophy according to Ron Copess the drafting teacher. The Arts Commission is already making plans and lining up talent for the "Art in the Park" for the event to be held in village park on July 5. The construction of the new DWP building will begin which will be located on the east side of the A&W restaurant on Jordan Lake Odessa Street Reine Peacock and Julie Maurer are home ATTENTION MODELS Paragon Enterprises, 2465 Commer­ cial Park Dr., Suite 5, Mobile, Alabama 36605, is currently seeking new faces for national headsheet. No experience necessary. All age groups. Children at least 2 years old. Minors must be ac­ companied by adult. Interviews at ... Stouffer’s, 50 Capital Ave., Battle Creek, Michigan, 1:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. or 8:30 p.m., May 12. Be prompt, no ap­ pointment needed. Troth in Taxation Resolution for the operating millage. Superintendent Gerald Page said State equalized Values for townships and counties aren’t finalized yet but if the SEV increases and the millage rate remains unchanged, taxes will rise. To comply with the Public Hearings Acts, Page then directed board ^oretary James Verlinde to prepare a Public notice as prescribed by law to be P^ted and published at least six days before ‘he board's special meeting June 10 to ap­ prove new taxes. The board then scheduled the Public Hearing for June 2 at 7:30 pm at the High School Library The Community Ed Director Chris Boysen NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF Hastings Area School District — State of Michigan — WHO MAY VOTE? Section 532 of Act 269, Public Acts of Michigan, 1955, as amended, pro­ vides the following: -The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of any person residing In a registration School District whose name Is not registered as an elector In the City or Township In which he resides... lb The Qualified Electors of Said School District: after a trip to Los Angeles, . -here they spent a week with Julie’s daughtei and visited interesting places which included the Mission San Juan Capistrana the Queen Mary, the M.A.S.H. site, China Town, the Bona Vista, Hollywood and they were on the program "Lets Make A Deal" with Monty Hall. The Lake Odessa Fair Board has an­ nounced the annual parade date will be July 2 beginning at 10 a.m. and will start as the usual place on Fourth Street near the village park. The parade this year is sponsored by the Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce. Parade chairman is Bob Huyck who will have more information later along with Nancy Hickey, Fair Board publicity chairman. • Robert and Teresa Roberts Hamilton of Martinez Ga. have announced the birth of a son, Robert Scott, bom at St. Joseph Hospital in Augusta, Ga. on April 21. Grandparents are Louise Roberts of Tupper Lake Street and James Roberts of Goodemoot Road, both of Lake Odessa. Teresa is a 1985 graduate of Lakewood High School. Brandon Scott weighing 8 lbs. was bom to Bryan and Alene Spitzley of Sunfield at St. Lawrence Hospital at Lansing on April 18. He has a brother, Benjamin, age two, at home. Grandparents are Beryl and Linda Coon of Lake Odessa and Roy and the late Mary Spitzley of Sunfield. The election h being held to vote on the following: MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION: 2 YEAR TERM ARTHUR M. ALLEN 2 YEAR TERM PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY 4 YEAR TERM LARRY E. HAYWOOD 4 YEAR TERM WILLIAM HEATH 4 YEAR TERM DIANE L. HOEKSTRA 2 YEAR TERM NANCY L. JONES Also any Propositions that may be submitted LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION Th© last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk(s) or City Clerk to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on June 9, 1986 is May 12,1986. Persons registering after 5:00 o’clock p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on said day are NOT ELIGIBLE to vote at said ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register must deter­ mine when the City and Township Clerks’ offices will be open for registration. BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER TAKES REGISTRATIONS Under the provisions of Chapter 8 of Act 269, Public Acts of Michigan, 1955, as amended, registrations will NOT BE TAKEN BY SCHOOL OF­ FICIALS and only persons who have registered as general electors with the appropriate Township or City Clerk of the Township or City In which they reside are registered electors. This Notice Is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Ares School District, Michigan Dated May 1, 1966 ANN I. AINSLIE, Secretary, Board of Education Plans for Spring are blowing in the Wind All of your plans and projects are of special interest to us, too. We’re happy to loan money to people who have dreams and desires to accomplish something worthwhile for themselves and their families. Don’t let your ideas blow off into the wind without investigating the advantages of a low-cost loan from NBH. • Jewelry Repair • Watch Repair • Engraving 122 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan CITY OF HASTINGS SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK • MAY 12 -16,1986 • The City of Hostings will be picking up yard debris and empty burning barrels only, during the week of May 12-16, 1986. Material should be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Only yard trimming ond brush will be accepted. NO METALS...except empty burning barrels. This will be our only clean up this year. Sharon Vickery City Clerk Don’t let them stay there! OUR LOAN OFFICERS ARE READY TO HELP WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Mambor FDIC All deposits Insured up to $100,000" "3 EJaNK of �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 8,1986 Hastings remains alive in hunt for Twin Valley title SAX LX J H As a patient in a hospital ward, the Hastings softball team finds itself on the critical list. Very much alive, but critical. The Saxons remained in the hunt for a third Twin Valley softball title in 4 years Tuesday night with a much-needed 7-3 win over longtime rival Harper Creek The win leaves Hastings 4-2 in the league and 7-5 overall. Heading into Tuesday's action, Lakeview led lhe Twin Valley with a 3-1 mark. Harper Creek falls to 4-2. "It wasn't one of our typical extra inning, low scoring games we've had in the past with 4 RAI I Harper Creek," said Hastings coach JudyAnderson. Anderson said beause of the Twin Valley's helter skelter pace this spring, anybody, including Hastings, still has a shot at winning a title. • We re okay if we stay where we are," said Anderson. "Harper Creek has had a bad couple of games but the consistency throughout the league hasn't been there this year. • If we play well, yes. we can still win it. If we have a bad game, it's a tossup." Hastings had only 4 hits in the game, but took advantage of 5 Beaver errors to score 7 runs. The Saxons jumped off to a 3-0 start in the first when they bunched 3 errors and a hit batsman together. Hastings made to 7-1 in the fifth on 3 hits and 2 errors. Kim Sensiba, Kristin Trahan and Sandy Dunn collected singles in the inning with Dunn's hit driving in a run. Dunn was the winning pitcher in the game giving up 3 earned runs on 8 hits and 3 walks. She struck out 5. The senior 2-year starter pitched out of bases loaded jams in the second and third innings. ( Sports ] Atkinson accepts Oakland scholarship Hastings first baseman Craig Weller tries to tag a Coldwater runner dur­ ing a doubleheader sweep by the Saxons last week. Hastings also beat Harper Creek 13-2 on Tuesday. Thirteen hit attack carries Saxons to 13-2 win over Harper Creek Chad Casey fired a 5-hitter to break a personal 4-game losing streak and Hastings' hitters backed him with 13 hits in a 13-2 Saxon win over Harper Creek Tuesday night. The win left Hastings tied with Lakeview for first in the Twin Valley with a 4-2 mark. Hastings is 7-7 overall. Hastings, which lost to the Spartans back on April 24, takes on Lakeview next Tuesday. Before that rematch, Hastings plays a doubleheader at Hillsdale Friday. Casey walked 1, allowed 2 runs and struck out 3 Beavers in winning his first game of the year. Hastings scored 2 runs in each o' the first 3 innings in building a quick 64) lead. The Saxons iced the game with 7 runs in the bottom of the sixth. Mike Davis, Scott Weller and Dan Ha use each had 3 hits to lead Hastings with Weller and Hause driving in 3 runs each. Mike Karpinski raised his team-leading average to .466 with a pair of hits. Mark Atkinson also had 2 hits. Golf team loses two of three: finishes second in jamboree Hastings lost a pair of golf matches to Ionia, 223-238, and Charlotte, 210-236, last week. Against Ionia, Amy Andrus shot a 52 to gain match medalist honors. Kris^n Arnold and Lynn Nolen shot 55s while Karin Gibson fired a 66. Andrus and Sue Simons shared medalist honors against the Orioles with 50s. Hastings did beat Saranac 218-254 as Andrus shot a season best 49. Arnold and Vitaleshot 56s while Janelle Hoekstra fired a In Monday's Twin Valley jamboree at Marshall, Hastings finished second beind the host Redskins. With 1 fifth place finish and 2 secund places, the team presently rests in third place in the overall standings behind Marshall and Sturgis. Two-time Saxon all-stater Amy Atkinson has accepted a basketball scholarship from Oakland University. The 5-foOt-7 senior forward, holder of the Hastings all-time leading scoring mark with 1,327 points, was a 2-tlme all-Twin Valley pick, a 3-time member of the Banner­ Reminder All-Area team, and a 2-time Associated Press All-Stater. Atkinson was also named to all-state academic team by the basketball coaches association. Atkinson led Hastings in scoring each of her 3 varsity seasons. As a sophomore she averaged 17.2 points per game; as a junior 25.4; and as a senior 19 J. Her career scoring average for 64 games was 20.7. In addition to scoring, Atkinson led Hastings in steals (35), rebounding (10.0) and field goal percentage (53 per cent) last fall. Hastings compiled a 19-4 mark and were Twin Valley co-champions. For her career, Atkinson shot 53 percent from the field and 71.1 per cent from the line. She averaged 9.8 rebounds per game. Andrus shot a 53, Vitale a 54, Arnold a 60 and Hoekstra a 60. Saxon m?e?w0|thHL5aken°UhOWS W'nn'n0 Hastings boys win third straight in track Hastings won its third straight boys track meet Tuesday night, an 87-51 decision over Lake view. Two Saxons, Wayne Oom in the 2-mile (10:08.2) and Jamie Adams in the 220 ( 25.0), came up with their best times of the season in helping Hastings up its record to 3-3 overall and 3-2 in the conference. Troy Dalman of Hastings won both the 330 low hurdles and the 120 highs. Amy Atklr.-on Leatherman headed to Olivet College to further wrestling career Hastings split tennis matches with Bearcats, Wildcats Battle Creek Central raced past Hastings 6-1 in tennis last week, but the Saxons did rebound with a convincing 6-1 conquest of Albion. Craig Weller at No. 3 singles was the only Saxon winner against Battle Creek. Weller won 6-0, 2-6, 6-3. Against Albion, Matt DeCamp won at No. 1 singles 7-5, 6-4; Tim Hubert won at No. 2 singles 6-1,6-1; and Weller wot again 6-0,6-1. Hastings swept the doubles matches with Todd Havey-Jeff Roden beck winning 6-4, 6-3 at the No. 1 spot; Andy Mogg- Archie Leatherman will continue his «T«stling career al Olivet College, a small­ time college wrestling power for 15 years. Leatherman was a 4-year starter for the Saxons and a 3-year captain. He compiled an outstanding 99-21-1 career mark including a 31-2 mark as a junior and a 35-6-1 record wrestling at 138 as a senior. Leatherman finished second in the Twin Valley meet as a sophomore and won the league at 132 and 138 his junior and senior years. He qualified for the regionals last year. Dave Vaughn won at No. 2 6-2, 64); and Eric Anderson-Marc Zimmerman won at No. 3 6-0, 6-0. Hastings is now 3-5 overall and 2-4 in the Twin Valley. 'h9 P°'e VaU"TueSday'S Archie Leatherman 1N A PA ► AutoCareTeam ' 1 !» t 1AI A tLilk-uj W.iH.tr* . | NAPA GAS-CHARGED SHOCKS AND STRUTS ARE ON SALE Other Hastings firsts went to Jim James in the pole vault; the 880 relay of Adams, Mike Brown, Troy Dal man and Chad Lyons; the 2­ mile relay team of Chuck Robinson, Mike Johnson, Paul Hare, and Oom; the 440 relay team of Adams, Scott Teske, Allen Slocum and Chad Lyons; Mark Matthews in the 440; and the mile relay team of Matthews, Mark Schaube), Ron Simpson and Brown. Sports • • • at a glance bv Stevo Vr-ddei ~ Where is everybody? It was a gorgeous spring afternoon — the kind Michigan is known to produce with an eyedropper — but the only people enjoying it were the par­ ticipants. There were maybe six or seven faith­ ful perched in the Johnson Field bleachers while another 15 or so were sprawled in the the splintery wooden bleachers of the baseball field next door. Around the corner behind the high school six more spectators (a euphemism for parents) were taking in the softball game. Everybody else must have been off whacking at a golf ball, cleaning the grill, or, heaven forbid, still stuck in the office. Why is it nobody except an interested parent or two attends high school spring sports events? Judging by the sparse crowds, it's a good thing high school athletic budgets don't sink or swim on the gate recepits of baseball, softball and track, the three spring sports for which the athletic department charges admission. Aside from the fact spectators may be missing out on some of lhe most exciting moments of the prep season, the meager crowds aren't a cause for lost sleep to Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski. “I don’t gage the importance of athletics on attendance,” says Kar­ pinski. "I feel if it (the event) is of value to the students, it should be offered. I don't feel we should gage the im­ portance by how many people show up. “All sports have a certain value and you can't judge that by gate receipts.'* Even so, wouldn't it be nice for the athletic department to rake in a feuadded dollars off spring sports to help feed the rest of the programs? It’s not necessary, claims Karpinski. “You’re not dealing with professional sports here,” he says. "If the kids work hard and learn something, then that’s the purpose of that co-curricular ac­ tivity." According to figures supplied by the school system, baseball, softball and track took in 83,659 from 1,901 paid spectators in 28 home events last spring. A total of $2,330 came from track while baseball and softball games brought in 1635 and $694 respectively. Compare those figures to the $9,822 football raked in last fall or the $13,551 that 10 basketball games collected for the athletic department last winter. Nobody is trying to say that football and basketball is any more important to the school system than, say, girls truck. It isn't. But just where are all the high school sports boosters in the spring? They obviously aren’t watching baseball games. Actually, anybody with any kind of sense realizes there are more popular spring activities than sitting through a doubleheader or waiting for the 440 relay to start. There are gardens lo plant, bikes to ride, and murky pools to clean. All of which combines with early starting times of 3:30 and 4 p.m. to keep people away from games — a fact of life athletic directors must accept. “Just because people don't show up doesn'tmean there isn’t backing," says Karpinski, who reels off 200 names on the rosters of Saxon spring sports teams. "It’s nice to have people back sports teams, but I’m not that con­ cerned about it in the spring." Anyway, spring sports aren’t played for the people in the stands and the participants should realize it. “I’m from the old school," admits Karpinski. "You don’t worry about who is in the stands You just go out and play." Just not in front of anybody. GAS CHARGED STRUTS. AS LOW AS Attention!! - 1986 HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Hastings Banner Graduation issue will be published June 5. Those seniors, who did not have their picture taken by White’s Photography, please mail or bring your photo to the Banner by May 20, if you wish your photo to be included in our special graduation issue. GAS CHARGED SHOCKS. AS LOW $0095 $1795 Ptar Chrytler Gas Charged Strut Units Installed GAS CHARGED GRANDE 60 SHOCKS. AS LOW AS $29?? GAS CHARGED STRUT CARTRIDGES AS LOW AS «99?5 SAXON SPORTS ...next week! InMilled Now At A NAPA Dealer Near You. Take your pick oi tour great Shock & Strut deaij NAPA. All .‘our with lifetime limited warranties Drop by your NAPA d'aler 500,1 CRUMPTON AUTOMOTIVE 122 North Jefferson, Hastings 945-3421 May 8 TRACK at Middleville........ May 9 BASEBALL at Hillsdale (2) May 9 SOFTBALL at Hillsdale (2) May 9-10TENNISTVat Marshall May 10 TRACK ‘ Alma Relays May 12 GOLF at Sturgis.... May 13 TENNIS at Ionia.... May 13 BOYS TRACK at Marshall May 13 SOFTBALL Lakeview.... May 13 BASEBALL Lakeview........ May 14 GIRLS TRACK at Hillsdale 4:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. . 10 a.m. 3: 00 p.m. 4: 30 p.m. 4: 30 p.m. 5: 00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Mary 8.1986 - Page 9 Bill Hoogterp is everyone’s ‘boy next door’ * a°upt.?Lyear8 ag0’ Bil1 Ho°gterp and his dad. Bill Sr., were lounging around the living room of their Thornapple Township home, watching a Tiger baseball game, when two little girls came to the door They wanted BiU Sr. to sponsor them in a skate-a-thon, they said The senior Hoogterp agreed, but when he got back to the living room, he told son Bill, “I don’t mind spon­ soring them, but I wish they’d put their energy to better use — like cleaning up yards or something.” Bill Jr mused It wasn’t such a bad idea. Raise money and do something constructive while you’re raising the money. Project SHOW was bom that afternoon, the product of Bill Sr.'s remarks and Bill Jr.'s desire to help feed the hungry. As student coordinator of Aquinas College s Social Action Committee, Bill was in a position to organize students from Aquinas and nine other area colleges into a 250-member Hunger Clean-up crew. On an early spring day in 1985, those students spent three hours picking up debris in Grand Rapids alleyways, cleaning up area parks and giving the Grand Rapids soup kitchen, Capitol Lunch, and other buildings a new coat of paint. When the three-hour project was com­ pleted. the students had collected $10,000 through individual sponsorships of their clean-up effort. The money was donated to West Michigan and overseas organizations combating hunger. The event was a success, but not enough for Bill. Wouldn't it be great to share such an idea with other schools, he thought? Bill went to his college s development office and was directed to W.K. Kellogg Co. From them Bill secured a $10,000 grant to take his idea to high schools and cilleges around the country. Last winter Bill flew to "just about every big city in the country” promoting hunger clean-up projects. Over 2,000 students from 70 different colleges became involved in hunger relief fundraisers utilizing Bill's idea. National clean-up events raised $30,000, and locally in April, 320 students involved in a "PRIDE in Grand Rapids” clean-up raised $8,000. Another $3,000 was raised through a "Grand Aid" concert. On March 25, the Aquinas College Board of Directors made an unprecendented move to honor Bill for his efforts. In a special resolution, the board recognized Bill for his "splendid leadership and accomplishments as bridge-builder, hunger fighter, fundraiser for lhe poor, and compassionate Christian.” "In the board’s estimation he is a student whom Aquinas College is honored to claim as its own,” the resolution said. Legal Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEAPING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS COUNTY OF BARRY Nolic* it hereby given that th* Borry County Planning/ Zoning Commission will conduct o public hearing on Jun* 2. 1986 ot 7:30 P.M. in th* County Commissioner's Room. County Annex Building. 117 S. Broad­ way, Hostings, Michigan. Th* subject ol the public hearing will be lhe considera­ tion of th* following amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance. Map Change • Z-86-3 Request to rezone the follow­ ing described property: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 5. Town 4 North. Rang* 10 West. Thorn­ apple Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant N00*3l'4l"W. 670.72 feet from th* Southwest corner of said Section 5; thence N8r57 l5"W. 804.60 feet: thence NOO*48 33 E. 285 39 feet lo the Southerly most corner of lot 65 ol the recorded Plat of NOFFKES LAKE SHORE PLAT NO. I, os recorded in lheOffice of lhe Register of Deeds for Borry County. Michigan, in Liber 4 o* Plats on poqe 18: thence Z-86-3 N50*I800"E. along the South­ easterly line of Lots 65 through 69. of said Plot 340.28 feet: thence N34*5400~E. along th* Southeasterly line of Lots 70 through 87. of said Plot 1245.36 feet; thence S79*51 E. 211.00 feet; thence N0l*5IE. 601.67 feet: thence N79*51’W. 249.50 feet to the Easterly line ol NoHke Drive; thence Nt 0*091. along said Noffke Drive 241.12 feet: thence N25*43'E, along said Noffke Drive 759.67 feet; thence N47*31’E. along said Noffke Drive 188.59 feet; thence N32*16E along said Noffke Drive 210.67 feel; thence N17*O2E. along said Noffke Drive 137.14 feet; thence NO4*49E. along NoHke Drive 289.38 feel: thence NOOHSW along said NoHke Drive: 715.47 feet to the North line of said Section 5; thence Eosl along said North line 508.97 feel to lhe Eosl line of lhe West */> of lhe Northwest 'X. of said Section: thence SOO*27 57 E. along said East line of the West of the Northwest '/• of said Section 5 and the East line of the West '/» of the Southwest '/« ol said Section 5. o distance of 3969.70 feet; thence 589*32 03 "W. 164.00 feel; thence 500*27 57 E. 12.00 feet: thence 589*32 03 W. 60.00 feet: thence SOO*27 57 E. 200.00 feet; thence N89*3203 E. 224 00 feel to said East line of the West % of the Southwest '4 of said Section 5; thence S00*27'57"E. along said East line, 319.28 feet: thence N89*57'15"W. 1321.34 feet to the place of beginning. Containing 109.0 acres of land more or less. Subject to existing roadway easement along lhe Easterly side thereof for Duncan Lake Rood. From H to RL-1 Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amendment either verbally or in writing will be given the oppor­ tunity to be heard al the above mentioned time ond place. The amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Plan­ ning OHice. 117 South Broad­ way. Hastings. Michigan be­ tween the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. ■ Monday through Friday Please phone the Plan­ ning Office at 948-4830 tor fur­ ther information. Norval E. Thaler, Barry County Clerk (5-29) From H co RL-1 OFFICIAL ZONING MAP BUI and Judy Hoogterp are shown here with son. Bill. "We’ve never given this type of resolution to a student before," board members con­ fided to Bill's parents. "I've never seen a student like Bill before,’’ the college president told Bill's mother Judy. Indeed, in a world of pink-haired adolescents oblivious to a world outside of Pizza Hut and Purple Rain, Bill seems an anomaly. He appears to be what every parent dreams of — a Good Kid. He grew up minding his parents, going to church every Sunday, mowing lhe lawn and even — honestly — keeping his room clean. When mom told him to do something, he usually hopped to it. He went to work at an early age as a paperboy and as a young teen entered and won a Parade Magazine newsboy contest. He was one of only two Booth Newspaper carriers in Michigan to win an ali-expensepaid trip to England and Ireland. At Catholic Central High School (the Hoogterps lived in Wyoming before moving to Middleville two years ago) he was an all-A student who spent his weekday mornings running five to six miles a day for cross country or track and Sunday mornings lay reading in church. In his spare time he worked at MacDcnald’s. When he was a senior in high school he spent the entire year tutoring a 6th grader When Bill went off to Notre Dame, study time, party time, work in lhe dorm dining hall and announcing for a campus radio sports program was interspersed with volunteer work for the handicapped, senior citizens and jail inmates. He attended a weeklong retreat where students repaired homes of the poverty stricken, pounding nails by day and discussing his relationship with God at night. After a year and a half at Notre Dame, he returned to Michigan and Aquinas, partly so he could participate in a European language study program. In January of 1984 Bill left to study in France. The next fall he returned to Aquinas, his light shining brighter than ever. He applied for and was accepted as the school’s social action committee student coordinator. With his encouragement, students gave up one dining hall meal a week and the school donated the savings to hunger organizations. Students visited juvenile homes once a week. They caroled at senior citizens’ homes at Christmas. And they participated in Project SHOW (Student Hunger Organizations Work), the hunger clean-up for which Bill was honored. In December, Bill completed studies at Aquinas and began touring the country to promote hunger projects nationally. This Saturday, he will formally graduate with a degree in language and international studies. After graduation, he hopes to work with a medical team in Africa for part of the summer through a program called American Scholars Against Hunger. And after that, he has lined up a job with USA Africa, touring America to promote hunger programs through that organization's National Student Campaign. From there, his plans are still hazy. "I don’t know if I'll always be a sort of ’world social worker'," he says. After awhile, he may opt to “settle down ... get married ...” Bill will admit that he has at least one vice: "women”. While there’s no one special at lhe moment, he's keeping his eyes peeled. One would wish that Bill was at least en­ dowed with an oversized nose or an unat­ tractive wart or something, considering that one can be too perfect. But no, he is slim, dark-haired and good­ looking, someone the women should be crawling all over themselves to get to. If you ask him whether he is sought after, he answers "I say so, but nobody believes me." If you ask him what makes him do all the good things he does, he'll tell you it's not because he feels guilty or feels like he has to, but rather because "I feel really lucky in everything I have and I fee) it's a privilege to help other people." "Bill was always service-oriented," Bill Sr. says. "He always liked to be doing for others.” His parents attribute his character in part to his religious upbringing, but mother Judy says “it’s also part of Bill's make-up.” Bill was always interested in other cultures and developed a special insight into other people's needs, she said. When he talks to his parents about hunger, he talks about "babies with bloated stomachs dying from malnutrition" — not the kind of hunger where you can go to the "soup kitchen or welfare line" but rather hunger where "there are no soup kitchens or welfare offices." when he discusses "causes” he doesn't just talk, he writes letters — to politicians, to agencies and to private companies. The family boycotted Campbell's soup for years because of its migrant labor policies and just recently started buying it again. "Bill keeps track of these things and lets us know who it is we're boycotting now," Judy said. Bill attributes his attitudes to his parents, asserting that he wouldn't be who he is today without them. Both parents work at Steelcase, but when Bill and his sister and two brothers were growing up, mom stayed at home. She thinks that helped, she says. She became “very close" with her children, instilling in them a sense of responsibility, she says. The children have always had to share chores. “I never touched a lawnmower for 12 years and I told the kids that when they left I was going to buy a rider mower," Bil) Sr. said. The children also learned independence. "None of our children were followers." "My brother would always go to a party and take a root beer," Bill says. In short, the Hoogterps seem to have developed a recipe for successful childrearing that young mothers would like to bottle and take home with them. And yet — thank goodness — Bill has some faults. Gently his mother inquires of Bill if he isn't just a little bit on the tardy side sometimes. It turns out that family members recently had to tell him a family gathering was an hour earlier than it actually was to ensure Bill's timely arrival. Dad Bill also pointed out (as dads will do) that Bill Jr. can be just a wee bit forgetful sometimes. And so the gifted child who’s grown into a man with a hunger for travel and a need to help people is human just like the rest of us. We can heave a sigh of relief. We can also start putting the word out. (‘Say, I know of a young man over in Mid­ dleville who would be just perfect for your Julie Forgetful or not, lie’s a catch. Sunday turns i “Six-tee”! ' from her only two friends ‘ Phene 945-3906 File No.85-19297 SE In lhe matter of D. Janette Frederickson, Deceased. TAKE NOTICE: On Moy 27. 1986 ol 2:00 p.m.. in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held regard­ ing the petition for appointment of personal representative ond petition for approval of personal injury and wrongful death claim. 5/1/86 Robert G. Frederickson 637 South Grove Street Delton. Michigan 49046 623 5205 Richard Radke. Jr. (P-29275) 678 Front Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 (616)459 0556 (M) Appreciation Sale I*.1;;5L Corning Ware w’,n! DRAWING s120.00 Value _____ 12-pc set FREE REFRESHMENTS...THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY Kenmore* home helpers for Mom! 4.3 peak HP canister vac. 1.10 HP VCMA. Our most powerful! API 6565 .8 cu. ft. microwave. 3-stage memory. 12-hour delay start control. 13-ln. color TV 24-In. built-in dishwasher s354" Stereo VHS VCR with remote s174" APS3J11 s324" WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL Each of these advertised items is readily available for sale as advertised • Press vt ceiaog prees new avauaM m ou' ap ano MR sae cataVQs • msiaiiaw extra • As* atxx.i Sea-* creai D'<"» Fill out a... CREDIT APPLICATION AP88761 23-stitch free arm sew head S204" S254" Don’t forget Moms & Wives! ON SALE «EAj?7di -rRadial Blem Tires COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled • Frames Repaired or Replaced • Prescription Sunglasses ■ Safety Glasses Hastings STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING SEARS Customer 3-stage memory 1.4 cu. ft. microwave Northland Optical ASK ABOUT OUA CHILDREN'S FRAME WARRANTY - CONTACT LENS SUPPLIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that o public hearing will be held by lhe Prairieville Township Plan­ ning Commission on Wednesday June 4. 1986 ot 7 30 oclock p.m. at the Prairieville Town­ ship Hall. 10)15 South Norns Rood, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE thot the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed rezoning upon lhe application of Eddie D. Cobble of an approximate 3.9s5 nr re parcel of land located approximately 400 feel east of Sunset Point Drive ond having approximately 680 feet of fron­ tage on the south side of Merlou Avenue in Prairieville Township. This lond is proposed to be re­ zoned from its present A Ag­ ricultural District zoning classi­ fication to a proposed “C-1" Rural Area Convenience Com­ mercial District zoning classifi­ cation. It is also proposed to amend the Prairieville Town­ ship Master Lond Use Pion so as to change the land use classi­ fication ol lhe aforementioned property from the present "A" Agricultural classification to a proposed "C" Commercial land use classification. 2. The proposed rezoning upon the application ol Bobbie A. Miller of properly located on Delton Road east ol Norris Rood within Prairieville Township and more specifically described os Lot No. 1 of Prairieville Heights Plat. The subject property is located lo the immediate west of 8426 Delton Road and is pro­ posed to be rezoned from its present "R-2” Single-Family ond Two-Family, Medium Density. Residential District zoning classi­ fication to a proposed "C-1” Rural Area Convenience Com­ mercial District zoning classifica­ tion. 3. The proposed rezoning upon the application ol Ralph Handy of on approximately 133foot by 145-foot parcel ol lond located immediately across the rood from 11458 Handy Lone within Prairieville Township. The 0 Such other and further matters os may properly come before the Planning Commis­ sion al the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed tentative text of the Zoning and Land Use Plan amendments to be con­ sidered as well os the Township Zoning Ordinance. Township zoning Mop ond Township Land Use Master Pion, may be exam­ ined ot the Prairieville Town­ ship Hall located at 10115 South Norris Rood within the Town­ ship at any reasonable time from ond after the first publi­ cation of this notice until ond including the lime of public hearing and may be further ex­ amined at lhe public hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission ond Town­ ship Board reserve lhe right to make changes in the above­ mentioned proposed zoning text amendments at or following the public hearing. All interested persons ore in­ vited to be present lo participate in discussion on the matter. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armintrout. Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 101 IS South Norris Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 (5-29) FREE GIFT! Early diagnosis of vision problems often leads to early correc­ tion that can result in greater enjoyment of your job, your family, your hobbies and your entire outlook on life! Focus on a brighter future! 1510 North Broadway property is proposed to bo re­ zoned from its present A Agr ■Cultural District zoning clas sificoticn to a proposed R 2 Single-Family ond Two-Family Medium Density Residential District zoning classification 4 The proposed amendment of Section 4.32 of the Prairie­ ville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to provide that no fence wall. oth&r than necessary re­ taining wall or other screen­ ing st.ucture located within the Side or front yard of O lot in a resident al district (other than the front yard of a waterfront lot) shall exceed six feel in height. This Section is proposed to be fu'ther amended to pro­ vide that no such fence, wall or other screening structure located within the front yard of a watorf-ont lot in a residential dislrlct shall exceed four feet in height. 5. The proposed amendment of Section 6.4.B of the Prairie­ ville Township Zoning Ordinance by the addition of a new sub­ section *1“ to allow os a per­ mitted use in the "C-1" Rural Area Convenience Commercial District zoning classification any business primarily for the retail sole of merchandise or services in which any manufacturing, assembling or fabricating is merely incidental to ond an un­ substantial part of the business. The existing subsections under this Section are proposed lo bo renumbe'ed accordingly. O. The proposed amendment of Article VII of the Prairie­ ville Township Zoning Ordinance by the addition of a new Section 6.12- 3 to allow radio ond TV transmission receiving ond relay towers for multiple lease or use of customers other than the owner as a special land use in all zoning classifications, sub­ ject to certain specified condi­ tions set forth in the proposed text amendment. 7. The proposed amendment of Article VII of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by the addition of a new Section 6.12- 4 to allow private airfields or aircraft landing strips as a special lond use in all zoning classifications subject to certain conditions ond limitations. In­ cluding, but not limited to. the requirement of a minimum 20acre parcel ond limitations on the commercial use of any such private airfield or aircraft land­ ing strip. ... receive a (Tote @ Cto/w WEE B.B.C. Legal Notices PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS: Pick up FREE SALE CATALOGS ALL — MiCTOWaveS thru... May 10 CDCTC INSTALLATION rntc With Purchase Limited Sizes and Quantities. In Store Only. Insurance Plans Blue Cross Provider Mon.-Thurs. 9:30-5:30 Fri. 9:30-8:00 Sat. 9:30 5.30 131W State St. �Page 10- The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 8.1986 Low Bidder told Words for the Y*s Youth Softball - Starting the week of May 5. the YMCA and Youth Council will be starting its spring softball program for boys and girls in grades 3-C. Girls in the 3-6 grade will meet on Tuesdays, boys in the 5-6 grade on Wed­ nesdays, and boys in the 3-1 grade on Thursdays. The programs are held at the Hastings Jr. High, from 3:15-4:15. There is no preregistration for this activity, and there is no charge, thanks to the Hastings Com­ munity Fund and the Hasting City Schools. Players should bring their own baseball­ softball gloves. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574 Tiny Tot Camp - Looking for a day camp for your tiny tot, ages 5-6? The YMCA has long recognized a need to develop a program for these youngsters. The purpose of tiny tot camp is to give 5-6 year old campers the opportunity for supervised fun with other children in a camp setting. Each day is filled with a variety of camp activities such as swimming, nature, archery, BB guns, special events, singing and crafts that are especially designed for their age group. The camp enrollment is kept to a minimum with a camper counselor ratio of 1-5. The cost for the one week program is $32. The da’es and times of the session are as follows: June 16-20 from9-noon, or 12:30 to 3:30. Campers will be picked up and dropped off by the YMCA at the Hastings Jr. High. Please register early to insure your childs place at camp. For more information and a detailed brochure, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Jr. Overnite Camp ■ A special two and a half day overnite camp experience is now planned for youngsters eight years old. Jr. LA$ VEGA$ NIGHT Sponsored by... MIDDLEVILLE VFW and JAYCEES BRING THIS COUPON FOR S2.00 WORTH OF CHIPS! FEATURING- PUBLIC NOTICE Two-day training program for all daalar*. • Protected sains lartllory • USSI "Masi-Mini'' solar and ing normal business hours, by any citizen who so requests within 180 days after Saxon JV softbpllers win publication of this notice of its availability. Hastings Scholarship Rotary Contrary to popular opinion, a tie is not at all like kissing your sister. The Hastings jayvee softball team tied 2 games and won a third last Saturday in capturing the Wayland Invitational. The Saxons could do no better than tie Hopkins 15-15 and Wayland 13-13, but still win the tournament. Hastings beat Gull Lake 8-7 in a third contest. Amy Bowers was the winning pitcher in all 3 games, 2 of which came in relief. She also had 5 rbis on the day. Diane Dykstra Jed the offense with 5 hits and 6 rbis. Kathy Bradley added 4 hits and Kim Smcade drove in 5 runs. Hastings also swept a doubleheader from” Coldwater 13-6 and 15-0 last Thursday. Kim McDonald and Dawn Eaton were the winning pitchers in the .winbill. Biadley drove in 6 runs for the afternoon. Fund c/o Hastings City Bank Trust Department MH LANCE (7O4JKX2-6151 150 West Court Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 THE PRINCIPAL MANAGER IS HASTINGS CITY BANK, TRUSTEE Mora new* every week! SERVICE DIRECTORY FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers Subscribe to the Banner 948*8051 BUSINESS MACHINES Dictation Equipment • Typewriters All «■.-» Makes • A/. --------and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health • Farm Business Group Health Mobile Home Retirement Personal Belongings • Life Rental Properly • Home Motorcycle • Auto REAL ESTATE MILLER REALESTATE Kan Miller. C.R.B.. C.R.S. Hastings (616) 945-5182 REALTOR LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dry Cleaning for over 30 years" 321 S. UrtHM. Hnt«P MS4265 Notice is hereby given thot I, Audrey R. Burdick. County Drain Commissioner of the County of Barry, State of Michigan, will, on the 16th day of Moy 1986. at the County Droin Commissioner's Of­ fice in the City of Hastings. Coun­ ty ot Borry. State of Michigan, proceed to receive sealed bids until 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon opened and publicly announced for the construction of certain drain known and designated os the Beck Drain located ond established In the Township of Thomopple. This Notice of Lotting, the pions, specifications ond bid pro­ posal shall be considered a part of the Contract. Construction consists of opproximately the following: 1655 l.f. ir RCP; 680 l.f. 15" RCP; 5 ea. 4 ft. dla. monhole*; 2 road cross­ ing*; replace grovel driveways ond 12" CMP driveway culverts; tlon ond appurtenant work. All work must be completed by September 30. I9B6. Bid documents may be exaim­ ed at: Barry County Drain Office. 220 West Court Street. Hostings. Ml: Builders Exchange. Grand Rapids ond Kalamazoo: F.W. Dodge Corp.. Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. Pions ond specifica­ tions may be obtained from lhe Barry County Drain Commis­ sioner's Office ot no cost. A certified check, bank draft or bid band In the sum of not less than 5% of the total bld price shall accompany each bid. The checks of oil unsuccessful bidders Ott«: 7-SJB ■w.Yn.'trt H:34 CAR & TRUCK REPAIR building for offices, reception rooms, nurse s stations, etc; air conditioning, rennovation of the interior with new paint, and a stand-by generator. The construction improvements will be done in different phases in a way that is the least disruptive as possible for the patients, said Radant. Other bidders for the project were Holland Construction of St. Joesph at $1,596,800; Docsa and Smith of Kalamazoo at $1,663,000. and Beresh and Riedel of Livonia, $1,830,000. When the bids were rejected last October. Radant said Dosca had been the lowest bidder at that time with a bid of $1,615,000. Also the new bid from Associated Con­ struction, now the apparent low bidder, was $191,000 less than its October bid, he said. Overall, Monday's bidding “was $106,(MX) under the lowest figure" in October. Volunteers sought for sesouicentennial musical variety show The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County is in the process of organizing a variety show to be staged Tuesday evening, August 19, during Sesquicenlennial Week, at Central School Auditorium in Hastings. Volunteers are needed to help in the following areas: musicians (piano, bass guitar, bass violin, drums); set construction and painting; stage crew, sound crew, lighting, publicity and ushers. Anyone interested in helping in one of those areas is invited to attend an organizational meeting from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, May 15 at the Barry Intermediate School District of­ fice, 202 S. Broadway, Hastings. Persons who are interested, but unable to attend may contact the BISD office, at 945­ 4192, and leave their names. The show will feature a variety of per­ forming talent from the Barry County area. In keeping with the sesquicenlennial theme, acts will be based on music which was popular during various periods of the last 150 years. Acts may consist of songs, dances or skits and should be in prepared form at the time of the auditions. Minimum age for show per­ formers is 18 years oid (or a high school graduate). Additional information, including the date for auditions, will be announced at a later time. Legal Notice NOTE OF LETTING OF DRAIN CONTRACT AND REVIEW OF APPOINTMENTS Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE., at 94S-3412 Playground Schedule and Summer Sports A playground and summer sport brochure will be passed out to all the Hastings school district students, the week of May 26. Keep watching this column for more information. Hastings scored 4 runs in each of the first 2 innings and then hung on to beat Coldwater 13-10 in the first game of a doubleheader last week. The Cardinals, however, scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the fourth to top the Saxons 3-2 in the nightcap. In single games last week, Hastings lost to Lakeview 13-9 in a darkness-shortened affair and also lost to Marshall 5-3. Kent Gee was the winner in the Coldwater opener while Todd Clarion took the loss in the nightcap. Lee Nichols and Clarkin had 3 hits in the opener and Jeff Pugh added 2. Hastings had only 3 hits in the nightcap. An 8-run third inning carried Lakeview to the 13-9 Spartan win in a game shortened to 5 innings because of darkness. 7 P.M. to MIDNIGHT The Backyard Learn to Swim Lessons - A swim brochure will be printed and given to all the students of the Hastings school district, the week of May 19. Keep watching this column for more information. Saxon Jvs split 2 with Coldwater; run record to 2-4 at VFW HALL - Main St., Middleville Scholarship Fund is available for in­ spection, at the address noted below, dur­ Overnite is designed for the camper who i$ giong to experience their first overnite camp away from home. It’s an introduction to the many programs offered during a week of regular overnite camp, but it is mere structured to keep interest high. The camp will run June 23-25 or from June 25-27. The cost for the two and a half overnite ex­ perience is $53. The camp can hold only 49 campers at a time, so preregistration is required. For more information, and a detailed brochure, call the YMCA at 945-4574. AMERCAT FAMOUS UMCOIN LOG HOMES NOW SEEKMG A DEALER FOO T« AKA Saturday, May 10 The annual report of the Hastings Rotary Continued from page 1 made on bidding blank* furnish­ ed by the Drain Commissioner. All excavation* shall be bid by stoner's Office In the City of Hostings. County of Barry, for oil properties in County, or at such other time and place, thereafter, to which I. the Drain Commis­ sioner aforesaid, may adjourn the same, the apportionment for benefits and the lands compris­ ed within the Droin Special Assessment District, ond the ap­ portionments. therof. will be sub9:00 o'clock In tha forenoon, un­ til 5:00 o'clock In tha afternoon. At sold review tha computation of coils for told Drain will also ba opan for inspection by any parties interested. The following is a description of several tracts of parcels of land constituting the Special Assessment District of said Drain, viz: ADVERTISING DISTRICT Commencing ot the NE cor. Sec. 29. Thornoppie Township, Borry Co.. Ml; thence S 33 ft; thence west parallel with the N. NE % Sec. 29: thence S 650 ft; thence west parol lol with Mid N. line to the W. line E %. NW %, Sec. 29: thence N 617 fl. tc the south Right ol Way line of Green Lake Rd.; thence we*t along Mid ROW line 865 it. m/l to the Koechole Drain; thence N 33 ft. to lhe N. line. Sec. 29; thence NE'ty to a point on the W line E ft; thence W 300 It; thence N 1100 ft; thence E 300 ft; thence N 330 ft. m/l to the E-W 7. line Sec. 20; thence E along the E-W '/» line to the E. line Sec. 20; thence S along said E. line 1650 ft; thence West 660 ft; thence S to o point 300 ft. N of the S lino Sec. 20; thence E to a point 400 ft. W of the E. line Sec. 20; thence S 267 ft; thence E 400 ft. to the E. line Sec. 20; thence S 33 fl. to the point of beginning. Now, therefore, all unknown and non-resident persons, own­ ers ond persons interested in the above described lands, ond you: County Clerk of Borry County. County Rood Commission of Barry County, Clerk of Thorncpple Township. SuperviMr of Thornoppie Township, are hereby, notified that at the time ond place aforesaid, or at such other time ond place, thereafter, to which sold letting may be ad­ journed. we shall proceed t-j receive bids for the construction of Mid Beck Drain in the manner, hereinbefore, staled; and, oIm. thot al such time ond ploce as stated aforesaid from 9:00 o'clock In the forenoon until 5:00 portionment for beoefit* ond the lond comprised within ths Beck Drain Special Assessment Dis­ tricts will be subject to review. And You and Each of You, Owners and persons interested in the aforesaid lands, are hereby died to appear at the time ond ploce of such reviewing of apportionments a* aforesaid, ond be heard with respect to such special assessments ond your interests in relation thereto, 'f you so desire. Dated this 28th day of April A.D. 1986 AUDREY R. BURDICK Barry County Drain Commissioner County of Barry (5-8) RN/LPN Graduate Nurses A challenging supervisory position available in 120 bed. modern skilled nursing facility Dedi­ cation to quality patient care. CONTACT: Ionia Manor, Director of Nursing \ndrus^ 1435 S. H»no»«r St, Has lino*. Mich. 48055 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS CIRIIALIOTOU M1TJ Mmioa Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! Blds may not ba withdrawn for 60 days attar bid opening. Tha Drain Commissioner re- irregulorities in ony bid or to occept or reject ony or oil bids in its best interest ond to oword the contract to other thon lhe low bidder. If no sotisfoctory sealed right to proceed immediately after the rejection of sealed bids, ond ot the same limo ond ploce ond without further notice to let the contract by open bidding, likewise reserving the right to re­ ject any ond all such bids and tc odjou-n such lotting lo such time and place as wo shall publicly announce. Notice is further hereby, given that on the 4th doy of June 1986 ot the County Dram Commis- - 616-527-0080 - Personnel Dept., Hastings Mfg. Co. 325 N. Hanover Street, Hastings™' 49058 - An Equal Opportunity Empioyer- • Ground Floor Opportunity in Home Party Field • Work July to December • Excellent Income • Hire, Train and Manage Personnel • No Investment • We Train • Limited Position Available • Details Without Obligation Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court, Hastings, Ml 49058 — EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER — qualified teacher and the student enrollment was declining. " Smith says. She took a lot of her time to call upon people in each of the 16 small school districts and to persuade them to consolidate with Hastings Public Schools. "There was much skepticism and they wanted assurance on many things," she recalls. The consolidation was a major event, with the following districts joining Hastings Public Schools: Rogers, Welcome Corners. Altoft. Coats Grove. Martin, Hastings Center. Quimby. Striker. Moore, Durfee, Pleasantview. Norton. Mayo. Dowling. Weeks. Hendershott and Gregory. The school districts of Ryan. Little Brick and Algonquin had already become part of Hastings Public Schools at that time. During Smith's tenure as school board president, the Hastings district built Nor­ theastern and Southeastern schools, remodeled and refurbished the annex building at Central and built the major ad­ dition to the present junior high school. During her service, lhe board purchased land and made plans for the present high school. The First Presbyterian Church of Hastings has received Smith's services for many years, as president and treasurer of the Women's Association, as member of the board of trustees and as a worker on the semi-annual rummage sale. Over the years, she has been honored by a number of groups. Loughrin noted. Smith received the Red Rose Citation from the Hastings Rotary Club for her community services; the Woman of the Year Award from the Hastings Business and Professional Women's Club of Hastings; and the Alumnus of the Year award from Hastings High School. “The Blue Gill Festival, which served perch to a thousand people for several years and was for the benefit of lhe Sportsmen’s Club, was another object of her energies for several years.” said Loughrin. He also noted that Smith has found time to enjoy hobbies of bowling, hunting end fishing over the years. Mildred and her husband Homer have one daughter. Dorotha Cooper of Hastings. From 1941 to 1952, Smith also helped her husband in The Coffee Shop in Hastings. For years, before reporting for work in probate court, Mildred baked layered chocolate cakes and hot dishes, such as goulash, for The Coffee Shop. Loughrin tells that “when Bun McPharlin visits here from his Florida home, he always asks (Smith): ‘Do you still make those chocolate cakes?”' Be Your Own Boss Position requires above average secretarial and accounting skills. Experience on word processor helpful. Reply... RECEPTION DESK is CALL ... 313-257-0669 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-6051 AOS NOTICES FOR fOR SAIE M/5C. OPENING FOR ELDERLY: Adult Foster Care Home, private and semi-private rooms, reasonable rates. 721­ 8073 Banfield. (5-13) TWO WIRELESS IN­ TERCOMS FOR SALE: barely used. $20. 918-8226 after 6 p.m. except Friday and Saturday. I WILL PREPARE meals for senior citizens. 945-4152. FOR SALE: 2 Bolens, garden tractors. 1 cultivator, 1 roto tiller. Can be seen anytime after 4 p.m., 717 S. Michigan.________________ AUTOMOTIVE DODGE CORONET 1974, 8 cyl., rusty body but runs good. $250. or best offer. 945­ 2025. FOR SALE: 197. Chevy Caprice, A-l shape, new engine, rebuilt transmission, new exhaust. Phone 891-8027 Caledonia. FOR SALE: 1977 Triumph Spit Fire, excellent con­ dition-stored. S3000 or best offer. Phone 517-629-5211 ext. 6914. (5-6)________________ FOR SALE: 1972 450 Honda $250, runs good; also moped, runs good, $165. Phone 616­ 693-2496 Clarksville. — TOOL and DIE MAKER — SEND RESUME OPAPPLYATTHE continued from page 1 Smith says "I never promised Bea that I would visit each one every week, but the fact is over the years I have been on call for emergency trips to sign papers to authorize surgery and for other things and I have visited them regularly when they wanted me to.” As guardian, one of Smith's favorites was Ben who lost his legs in an airplane acciueti’. relates Loughrin. Ben would ask her to visit and then would tell her how important it was for her to buy him a lathe machine and tools to sharpen saws, hoes and knives so that he could be released from the medical care facility to support himself. She told him to get the doctor s approval and then she would buy the machine and tools. He was unaware that at times he failed to recognize her or his children on visits. From 1941 to 1951. Smith was the county F"d Cross chairman of home services, ac­ ting as liaison agent for the military services and the families of persons in the services. “Throughout World War II, particularly, she visited the family homes to verify the claims of military* servicemen and women that it was important or necessary to come home on furlough or leave to attend the funeral of a relative or to be discharged because of hardship in the family, or other reasons." said Loughrin. “...All of this required a great deal of her time and she paid her own expenses.” After World War II, the local Red Cross obtained an office secretary, but Smith continued to make the house calls until 1951. Elected to lhe board of education for the Hastings Public Schools in 1947, Smith served as president of the board for most of her 19-years of service to the district. She was elected a board member of the Michigan School Board Association for 10­ years in the 1950s. “It took a lot of my free time and mileage to travel to the other school boards in my area and persuade them to upgrade and define their board’s responsibilities; for example, the board is to set policy, the superintendent was to administer the policies, each had their own duties," said Smith. She traveled to meet school board mem­ bers in East Grand Rapids, Marshall and other areas, and was a delegate at meetings of the national association in Atlantic City and St. Louis. During her term as president of the Hastings school board, Loughrin noted that Smith presided over the reorganization of local school districts into the Hastings Area Schoo) District. "The little one-room school districts did not have a tax base sufficient to pay a • HELP WANTED • Secretary - Trust Dept. 1977 RABBIT. $900 1975 Audi, $600 or offer. 945-3345. Journeyman tool and die maker needed ,or an Industrial firm. Applicant must be orevi°uslY qualified. Salary commensurate with UAW contract. Complete fringe package *i,h ad‘ vancement opportunities. “ Liberty Bell awarded, EOST LOST: Black cat and white cat. 945-4342_____________ LOST: One black and tan mixed hound in the vicinity of Coburn Rd., south of Hastings. Wearing a white collar and answers to the name of Pete. The dog is a child s pet. REWARD. 945­ 3243 HALF PRICE! Flashing arrow signs $299! Lighted, non-arrow $279! Nonlighted $229! Free letters! Only few left. See locally. 1-800-423­ 0163, anytime. FOR SALE: Kototiller, H P. $175 . 945-4854. 6 DUE TO DEATH: Must sell two Quonset style steel buildings. Brand new, never erected. 40 x56’, 5O'x84. Call Bob 419-659-2494. JOBS WANTED SCHOOLS ALMOST OUT. Babysitting in my country home between Middleville and Caledonia. 795-9732. (5­ 13)___________ IRONINGS DONE in home. 945-3653. (5-8) my HANDYMAN WORK WANTED; Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing 830 Gregg St. Nashville. 852 9537 evenings. < tfn) GARAGE SAIFS RENT HOUSE FOR RENT: Lake Odessa, references, security deposit Phone 374-8447 Lake Odessa after 6 p.m. FOR RENT: in Hastings, 2 bedroom house with garage, close to schools, nice neigh­ borhood, $300 a month. 795­ 9712 Middleville after 6 p.m. GARAGE SALE: Sat., May 10, Sun., May 11,10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Men's suits size 40 short, womens and kids clothes, golf chibs with bag and cart, bales of straw. Come by and make us an offer. 1242 Norway, across from Hastings Airport. MUSICAL Piano For Sale Wanted: Responsible party to assume small monthly payments on spinet-console piano. Can be seen locally. Write: (include phone number) Credit Manager, P.O. Box 520, Beckemeyer, IL 62219. (5-8) FOR SALE: Spinet-Console Piano Bargain. Wanted: Responsible party to take over low monthly payments on spinet piano. See locally. Call Mr. Perry. 1-800-544­ 1574. Ext. 608A HELP WANTED F & I MANAGER - unique opportunity for sharp in­ dividual to work in the Hastings area. Consumer finance and or installment lending experience a plus. Unlimited earnings poten­ tial Send resume to Personell. P.O. Box 300. South­ field. MI 48037. Attn F4IH.R. (5-8) HELP WANTED: Michigan Company looking tor sales people lo sell speciality advertising in your local area Earn between $400 to S600 per week. Call collect 5I7«88.93S9 ' BUSINESS SERVICES VOICE AND PIANO LESSONS: Janet Richards. Lessons at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hastings Phone 616-349-2351. (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician, assistant. Call 945-9888 (tfn) TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Weekly, semi­ weekly. monthly. We do homes, offices and windows. Al) workers are bonded 945­ 9448. (tfn) CEMENT WORK: Polebarn floors, basement Boors driveways. Free estimates Chuck Purdum. 6I6-94SH631 <S-27) Sand someone • PH.MM051 shoe? L'Z y0Ur bow,in* � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-05-15.pdf 050f84ffda5f43b64a20f5cbd0540946 PDF Text Text Two found guilty in murder case NlEiWiSj ...wrap Page 13 Council rezones State Street The south side of State Street between Market Square next to the county fairgrounds and Broadway has been rezoned to permit retail business development. The Hastings City Council okayed the rezoning at its Monday meeting. The property had been zoned for offices and apartments. The change was requested by an area developer who has clients interested in locating businesses in that area, including a 7-11 convenience store. Property on the north of State Street is already zoned tor retail businesses and contains several of the area's retail service establishments. Grand slam homer wins for Saxons Page 10 Hastings VOLUME 131-NO. 20 Page 14 Devoted to the Interests of Barry’ County Since 1856 — o | Tax amnesty response slow " Banner THURSDAY. MAY 15,19B6 ' " "pR.CeZSc | For building maintenance and repair Schools seeking 2-mill increase Jolyn Zimmerman Hastings senior Is scholarship winner Hastings High School senior Jolyn Zimmerman has been named as a winner of a college-sponsored Merit Scholarship, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation has an­ nounced Zimmerman of 14461 Bird Rd. will receive a scholarship supported by Michigan State University. She is among the 2,600 winners of the college-sponsored Merit Scholarships. The students have won scholarships fwianeed by MO U. S. higher education hutitutions, which have committed $10 million to support the awards. Her career field is teaching in math and science. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Humanities Club, American Field Service, the Mock Trial Team and4-H. She has also attended the Summer Institute for the Arts and Sciences. She competed in the Miss Teen of Michigan Scholarship and Recognition Pageant and has received a mathematics award. Zimmerman was selected as one of the students honored by the Hastings Rotary Club for their high school achievements. Winners of the Merit Scholarships receive between $1,000 and $8,000 over the four years of undergraduate study, determined by the sponsor college. This year, more than 5,800 Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million have been awarded. Bicyclist injured in accident Friday A 17-year-old Hastings teen was seriously injured Friday evening when he was hit by a truck while riding his bicycle on Iroquois Trail. Jeffrey Boop of 1610 Locust Lane was listed in serious condition at Borgess Hospital Tuesday with two broken legs and head injuries sustained in the accident. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies report that Boop bad failed to stop at the Iroquois Trail-Locust Lane in­ tersection and was struck by a vehicle driven by Raymond H. Ward, 49, of 2275 Iroquois Trail. Boop was taken to Pennock Hospital and later transferred to Borgess by helicopter. The accident occurred at ap­ proximately 8 p.m. Tax exemption sought by Viking A May 27 public bearing date has been set by the Hastings City Council for an application by Viking Corp, of Hastings to have over $1 million worth of new equipment exempted for up to 12 years from personal property taxes. The hearing is to decide whether a tax abatement district should be set up for the company so it can apply for a tax exemption. Viking Corp, wants to purchase machines to increase its sprinker and valve manufacturing capabilities. The new equipment would necessitate the hiring of three to 15 new employees. The public hearing is set for the next regularly scheduled council meeting but will be on a Tuesday instead of Monday because of the Memorial Day holiday. The construction of a new office at Cappon Oil Company is one of several Upding projects currently underway in Hastings. Here, company official Daryl Cappon sits upon the nearly finished basement. See story on page 12. City, county approve expanded funding for economic development adviser post by Mary Warner Barry County's efforts to attract new businesses to the area and help existing businesses maintain their competitiveness may soon be aided by a fulltime economic development director. The Hastings City Council and the Barry County Board of Commissioners have agreed to a funding package presented by the Joint Economic Development Commission (JEDC) that would include financing for a fulltime economic development advisor. The county board has authorized the JEDC to proceed with plans to join with Calhoun County in a Community Growth Alliance which will allow Barry County to receive $20,000 in state funding for the new director. Community Growth Alliances are being sponsored by the Michigan Department of Commerce in hopes of having various communities pool resources for promoting economic growth. As part of the JEDC proposal, the city of Hastings would contribute $12,500 to the JEDC operating budget, the county $13,000 and the state $20,000, fora total of $45,500. The new adviser's salary would be $25,000, plus $6,000 for fringe benefits. A part­ time assistant would receive $7,000, and expenses would be $5,500, according to the JEDC proposal. The remaining $2,000 budgeted would be provided by the county in the form of office space for the new director. Plans are to house the new adviser in the county courthouse annex, in the county planning and zoning office. City and county funding for the package will not be newly-budgeted items, but rather increases in current expenditures for JEDC activities. Both governmental bodies were already supporting JEDC operating expenses and the services of a part-time "specialist” who will probably remain as the new adviser’s assistant. The proposal met with unanimous ap­ proval by the Board of Commissioners, but Hastings City Councilmember Frank Campbell expressed disapproval at Monday night’s meeting and voted against the ex­ penditure. Continued, Page 13 Motorcyclist dodges dog, winds up in ditch Delton resident Scott W. Farrah, 18, of 7994 S. Wall Lake Rd., was injured early last Friday evening while driving his motorcycle on Cedar Creek Roau. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Team said Farrah was southbound on Cedar Creek at 6:50 p.m. when a dog ran in front of him. Farrah swerved to avoid the dog, lost control of his cycle and slid into a ditch on the west side of the road, police said. Farrah was taken to Pennock Hospital by his father, where he was treated and released. He was issued a ticket for having no motorcycle endorsement on his driver’s license. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies also report a motorcycle accident Saturday involving another Delton resident. Stephen R. Hensell, 31, of 10672 Stoney Point Rd., was apparently riding near Stoney Point Rd. on Delton Road when his motor­ cycle slipped on loose stones going around a curve. Hensell lost control, deputies believe, tipped over and crashed. Hensell was also taken to Pennock, where he was treated and released. Exchange sponsors Michigan Week events The Hastings Exchange Club has scheduled several events to celebrate Michigan Week May 17-24. Local festivities begin Saturday, May 17, with a Family Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northeastern Elementary School. A flag­ raising ceremony by local scouts, group children's games such as dodge ball, a bike rodeo, and a hot dog and pop sale is planned for the day. Also on display at the school will be the Barry County Sheriff Department’s waler rescue van. Statewide, Michigan will celebrate Heritage Day Sunday. Some area churches may observe the day with special programs. Monday. May 19, city officials will trade officers with the town of Flat Rock, located between Dearborn and Toledo, OH during Mayor Exchange Day. In the evening. Flat Rock officials will join a number of local organizations at a com­ munity dinner at the Moose Lodge in Hastings. Representatives of the Exchange Club, Rotary. Lions, Kiwanis, Hastings Women's Club, Business and Professional Women, the American Association of University Women, and the Flat Rock contingent will given presentations. Also planned for the dinner is a series of skits by a local entertainment group. Tickets sales for that event had to be closed out. Tuesday, May 20, area senior citizens have ^een invited to a recognition luncheon at Northeastern Elementary School to celebrate Agriculture and Senior Citizens' Day. Entertainment by a local fiddler's group and by school children is planned. Wednefiiay, May 21, is Commerce Day. The Chamber of Commerce has encouraged area merchants to put up window displays with a sesquicentennial theme and Chamber members will be giving away sesquicen­ tennial seed packets. Thursday, May 22, is Education Day. Events for that day were switched to this Thursday, May 15. One hundred and sixty students from three area high schools will attend presentations by city, county and state officials at the county courthouse and surrounding buildings. No other activites are scheduled locally for Michigan Week. Statewide. May 23 will be celebrated as Travel. Tourism and Hospitality Day. and May 24 will be recognized as Youth Day. The city of Hastings has been picking up curbside refuse this week for people wishing to clean up their yards prior to Michigan Week. No metal trash with the exception of empty trash barrels will be accepted. Refuse must be curbside by 7 a.m. This Saturday, area merchants will spend from 7:30 a m. to 8 a.m. sweeping Hastings streets in anticipation of Michigan Week. Michigan Week was begun to “call at­ tention to Michigan's natural beauties, proud heritage, tourist centers, great agricultural resources and industry, and to provide the opportunity for communities to celebrate the coming of spring each year." The Greater Michigan Foundation coor­ dinates state activities and various awards being given out during the week, and several festivals are being held around the state in conjunction with the week, including the Holland Tulip Festival. Sgl^DISCOVER K MICHIGAN by Robert J. Johnston Hastings voters will be asked in the June 9 school election to approve a 2-mill increase for four years to be used for building maintenance and repair. Last month the Hastings Board of Education approved a ballot question asking voters to renew 20.896 mills for operating purposes. The additional ballot question was ap­ proved in a special board meeting held Friday in the administration offices. Superintendent Carl A. Schoessel said that a 2-mill increase will generate $497,447 in its first year. If approved, the increase will also generate $182,164 in additional State Aid money next year. The request for additional millage follows a report delivered last month by a Citizens Advisory Committee and the architectural *'irm of Daverman Associates that identified $2.3 million in needed building repairs and improvements. Of those, $1.66 million were classified as "first priority." Schoessel said that initial projects that would be undertaken with the millage money are repairs to the Annex building, replacement of a boiler at Pleasantview School, a number of roof repairs and im­ proving the parking lot at Southeastern School, among other items. Schoessel said that since the building and sites report was given last month, the board's Property and Insurance Committee analyzed the recommendations and priorities. "They asked the administrators to come up with a re-listing giving a greater in­ dication of what projects to make as a priority,” Schoessel said. “It became apparent that not enough money could be taken out of next year’s budget to even come close to meeting the needs," he continued. He said that because the Citizens Advisory Committee stressed that a number of projects needed to be done immediately, it seemed advisable to seek additional millage. The proposed increase was reviewed with the Citizens Millage Committee, where the members were asked for suggestions about the timing and scope of the proposal. Board member James Toburen, who at­ tended the meeting with the millage com­ mittee, said that some members expressed concern that the millage request "was awfully sudden.” “I can understand why they might think that." he said, "but for the last two years we've been trying to make the public aware <of the problems.)" He said that board members and ad­ ministrators have made slide presentations to a number of civic groups and at two board meetings showing the extent of the main­ tenance work. Dr. William Baxter noted that the millage increase for four years would generate more money at less expense than a bonding proposal. He said that by presenting the ballot question as an increase in the general operating budget which will inchide building maintenance and repair, the schools will receive State Aid money. Cont Page 13 Local attorney seeks probate judge appointment by Governor by Mary Warner Richard H. Shaw, a partner in the Hastings law firm of Siegel, Hudson, Gee, Shaw and Fisher, has applied to Governor James Blanchard to serve as Barry County Probate Court Judge when current Judge Richard N. Loughrin retires in August. Shaw, a former assistant prosecuting attorney and former Hastings Board of Education member, is thus far the only candidate to apply for the position, according to officials in Gov. Blanchard’s office. Shaw will be giving up a lucrative practice with a "blue chip" law firm, he says, and the decision to try for the judgeship was difficult. If appointed, Shaw would finish up the last two years of Loughrin's six-year term and then have to seek re-election. The 65-year-okl Loughrin is retiring after 11 years as judge to pursue other interests, he said in his retirement announcement. The probate judge position is selected by non-partisan ballot, but since Loughrin is leaving before his term expires, his suc­ cessor requires appointment by Blanchard, a Democratic governor. The appointment may therefore be subject to partisan politics, since the governor might want to place someone strongly affiliated with the Democratic party on the bench. Shaw is neither a Republican or Democrat but lists himself as an independent. Shaw has a varied 1—<al and community service record that includes service on several area boards and work with county youth. He has served as Hastings City Attorney (along with other members of his firm) since 1973. He was an assistant Barry County prosecutor from 1971 to 1977. He is a former member of the Hastings Board of Education. He serves as public administrator for Barry County presently and as a member of the Barry County Building Authority (public administrators oversee money from un­ claimed estates, unclaimed bank accounts, etc. and perform other legal functions.) He is a member of the board of directors for Hastings Savings and Loan Association. Hastings Manufacturing Co. and Hastings Outdoor Nature Center. He is a former president of the Barry County YMCA Youth Council and current member of the Hastings Rotary Club. He was also formerly a teacher, and he says his teaching background and his work with youth through the YMCA would aid him in presiding over the juvenile court division of the probate court. Richard H. Shaw Shaw said he's always had an interest in children and that interest was "one of the big reasons why I’m interested in this position.” "There’s lots of problems in this area and I feel like with my background I can make a contribution." Shaw feels that children are an "en­ dangered species" and he would "try to come up with new methods and new programs" to try and help rehabilita e juvenile offenders, although he thinks Judge Loughrin has done a "tremendous job" and he "wouldn’t go in there trying to change everything." Shaw is a licensed foster parent himself. He and his family (he is married with three children) decided l>i years ago to take in a now 15-year-old girl he was assigned to represent in juvenile court. Shaw has been a court-appointed defense attorney for the county for several years and only recently removed himself from all but juvenile court-appointed cases. Shaw's law firm also has a large probate practice, he said, and he is experienced in estate handling, etc , as well as criminal law. And he's handled a lot of divorce and child custody cases. He said his varied experience should help him in what he calls the "broad-based job" of presiding over probate court The judgeship would be"an opportunity to use my experience and continue the kind of public service things I’ve been doing." he said. �Page 2— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 15,1986 • Jewelry Repair • Watch Repair • Engraving 122 West State Street, Hastings. Michigan NOTICE: Rutland Charter Township The annual audit report for all funds Including FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING has been filed w'th the Michigan State Department of Trea­ sury for the period from July 1, 1985 to December 31,1985. The audit report may be reviewed by appoint­ ment with the Township Clerk. PHYLLIS FULLER, Clerk Phone: 948-21M South Jefferson Street News EVENTS 1. Senior Citizens should make an appointment to get checked out at the Health Fair next Tuesday, May 20. A large number of tests and services are available free at this annual event sponsored by the COA. Call 948-4856 to schedule an appointment or get more Information. 2. Holland Tulip Time Festival - May 14-17. Bring us a bouquet of tulips from your garden this week and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. 3. Be sure to visit the Civil War Re­ enactment at Charlton Park this Satur­ day and Sunday. 4. Thanks to the tuba players, limerick writers and thanks for the post cards this past week. We publish a limerick below with no comment. 5. This is Clean Up Week In Hastings through Friday, the only one this year. Have your yard debris at the curb by 6. International Pickle Week - May 15-24. This is one of our favorite celebrations. Bring us a jar of homemade pickles this week and we will give you a $5.00 gift certificate. (6 maximum, one to a family.) 7. Heslinga House gifts and crafts store Is now open on State Street in Has­ tings. Owner Diane Flohr wanted to locate on South Jefferson, but we just didn't have room, so, she bought an old house, fixed it up and opened an establishment Stop, browse and extend a welcome to this unique addition to the Hastings shopping experience. 8. The Stars and Stripes Forever Day • May 14. Dulcimer Days - May 17-18. Play "The Stars and Stripes Forever" on your dulcimer at Bosley's this week and we will give you a $5.00 gift certificate. 9. Jackpot Pigeon Race • May 17. Race your pigeon from one end of South Jefferson to the other this week and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. 1C. Visit Your Relatives Day - May 18. A day to visit an often thought of but seldom seen relative. Do It to them before they do it to you. 11. Armed Forces Day - May 17. The American Legion is looking for partici­ pants for the annual Memorial Day Parade In Hastings, May 26. Call them for details. 12. Two State Two Step • May 17. Do the two state two step for us at Bosley's । this week and we will give you a 50' gift certificate ________________ AT BOSLEY THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky honors the Rooster Day Celebration (May 16-17) this week by having a sale. When the Buck crows about his weekly specials, you should listen, because he can save you more than chicken feed each week. 2. A new shipment of Qund Plush Animals arrived in our Pause Gift Shop last week. Stop in and hug the best. 3. Graduation Cards are now on display in our Sentiment Shop. We also have the new selection of “In Touch” cards by American Greetings. 4. Congratulations to Roberta Wilson, winner of our Red Hot Mama Drawing. Your entires resulted In a contribution of $30.00 to Barry Community Hos­ pice. 5. Please remember that If you have trouble finding a product you especially like, we will be happy to special order it for you, if we can. 6. Park in the free lol behind Bosley s or Park Free on South Jefferson Street (get "Gobbler Food" at Bosley s) and shop Downtown Hastings. ' QUOTE: ‘There was a young man from han who aaid. 7 wilt hy it I can. to run 'round a rig while wearing a wig and no longer look like a man'." - Gloria Oala OSLEY PHRRITIHCY- Legal Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEAMMG County of Barry on Proposed Variance Permits Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeal* will conduct o public hearing on Moy 20. 1986 ot 7:30 P.M. in the County Commis­ sioner's Room. 117 S. Broodway. Hasting*. Michigan. CMoNe.V-15-M Lorry R. Poll, applicant 7:30 P.M. At this hearing, the follow­ ing described property which generally He* ot River Rd.. Has­ tings. will be considered a* the site for requesting a variance to place a 14x70 fl. with 9x22 fl. expando - 1985 H.U.D. approved mobile home. Beginning at o point on the North line ol Section 27. Town 3 North Range 8 West. Hos­ ting* Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant N89*55 22”W 1225.52 feet from the North % post of said Section, sold place of beginning being a point on a traverse line along the Westerly bank of the Thornoppie River; thence along said traverse line the ’allowing courses: 501*35’ 49"E, 185.45 feet; thence 506*35 51 “W. 106.41 feet; thence S26* 5l*20"W. 311.06 feet: thence S22*00'X‘*W. 385.21 feet; thence S52*I9'35"W. 550.98 feet; thence 507*38'41 ”W. 56.30 feet to the end of said traverse line; thence N89*55’26’W. parallel with said North Section line. 286.19 feet; thence NOO*34'43“W. parallel with the West line of said Sec­ tion 28; a distance of 660.00 feet; thence N89*55’27"W, 144.77 feel: thence North. 311.40 feel to the centerline of River Rood; thence 66.10 feet along sold centerline ond along the orc of a curve to the left whose radius is 573.69 feet ond whose chord bears S87*35'46"E. 66.06 feet; thence South. 242.72 feet; thence S88*55’27”E. 225.96 feet; thence North. 293.26 feet to said centerline of River Rood: thence N65:49’32"E. along sold centerline. 608.90 feet; thence 242.81 feet along said center­ line ond the orc of a curve Io the right whose radius Is 573.69 feel ond whose chord bears N77*57'02"E, 241.00 feet to said North Section line; thence 589*55 28' E. along said Section line. 90.29 feet to the ploce of beginning. Including all land between the above mentioned traverse line ond the Thomopple River. Subject to existing roadway easement for River Rood. Hos­ tings Township. Caw Na. V-17-M Phillip Couslno. opplicont 7:40 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gen­ erally lies at 1713 Sisson Rd., Hastings, will be considered as the site for requesting o variance to place a 14x56 ft. • 1979 H.U.D. approved mobile home. The South 11 acres of the West 30 acres of the E % SW 'Z>. also South 29 acres of W % SW '/<. Sec. 12. T4N, R9W. Subject to existing highways, easements ond rights of way of record. The above described premises con­ tain 40 acres, more or less. Irving Twp. Case Na. V-ISM William Slade, applicant Lawrence Cobb (property owner) 7 JO P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gen­ erally lies at Eaton Hwy., Lake Odessa, will be considered os the site for requesting a variance to erect a warehouse and pack­ aging building for automobile polishes and cleaners. Port of the NW % of Sec. 2. described os: Beginning at a point on the Northwest comer of said Sec. 2: thence S 02*17 20“ W 300.00 ft.; thence S 89*20 02” E to the edge of railway righf-ot-woy; thence North­ westerly along the railway right­ of-way to intersection of railway right-of-way ond center of Eaton Hwy.; thence N 89*20'02” W to point of beginning. Woodland Twp. All of the above described property being located In Barry County. Michigan. Interested person* desiring to present their views upon a variance request either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond ploce. The variance applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broadway. Hos­ tings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. • Mon­ day thru Friday. Please coll the Planning Office ot 948-4830 lor further information. Norvol E. Thaler. Clerk Barry County (5-15) Delton board to consider recommendations An advisory task force has recommended 13-priority areas to enhance education in the Delton Kellogg School District. The report was presented Monday by Superintendent Dr. John Sanders who has been meeting with the task force for a number of months. The task force is comprised of educators and citizens in the community who represent business, organizations, senior citizens, etc. The board will be considering the group’s recommendations which are to: —Implement throughout the curriculum ways to enhance students* positive self­ concepts and how to handle pressure and solve problems. —Offer programs on substance abuse, parenting and family living skills. —Provide a program to improve student study skills. —Establish a summer community school program which would include enrichment and remedial programs. —Increase opportunities for vocational education. —Expand programs for talented and gifted students. —Reward high performance of staff. —Regularly evaluate the performance of staff (which Assistant Superintendent Dean McBeth said is already being done). —Enforce rules and regulations and tighten supervision of students. —Expand a higher level of academic courses. —Provide an alternative education program. —Expand use of computers (for students as well as the community). —Expand the Science Fair, Future Problem Solving and Olympics of the Mind. Also on Monday, the district's Gifted and Talented Committee presented a three-year plan of implementation concerning K-12 language arts, counseling and enrichment activities outside the classroom. If implemented, the cost of the proposals during the first year would be $35,000 because it includes a provision for a full-time gifted and talented coordinator, said Mc­ Beth. The board’s finance committee will be reviewing the (dan. Currently the district has a $5,100 grant from the state for the talented and gifted program and a part-time coordinator. The remaining costs would have to come from the school’s general operating budget There are approximately lOOatudents in the district who are in the talented and gifted program. Parents, teachers and administrators serve on the gifted and talented advisory committee. Another goal of the advisory task forte report is in the works, said McBeth. The board heard a report that Dr. Camilk Sanders, assistant high school principal, md Louise Angelo, director of community education, have developed a summer community school enrichment program with ideas for a variety of activities for various age groups. The board has set aside $10,000 for the summer program and details will soon be annowced. In other business, the board: —Rescheduled a closed tenire hearing for teacher Therral Scboonard on May 22. —Hired Paul Blacken to teach business education classes in the high school during the 1986-87 school year. He has been a sub­ stitute teacher in the district and has served as varsity basketball coach for the past year He also has been hired to direct the up­ coming summer recreation program —Approved hiring Linda DeBolt as swimming coordinator for the summer recreation program She will earn $800 during the eight-week position. -Heard that five adults will receive diplomas through the community education program. The ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. May 27 in the high school. -Received a letter from Daverman Associates, a Grand Rapids architectual firm, stating that Carlson Construction would resolve an oil line problem at the high school. McBeth said the work would be cone at no charge to the school. Carlson was the major contractor when the school was builL —Approved retirements for Georgia Miknis, press-publications technician since 1963, and for Sally Byrne, transportation supervisor and former school bus driver. Byrne has worked for the district for 27­ years. —Accepted donations of a 305-C1D Chevrolet engine and a 1980 Datsun 810 that were given by the Michigan Indus trical Education Society as a result of a Delton student. Joe Pierce, placing fourth in auto mechanics during MIES state competition. The engine and car will be used in auto mechanics classes. The board also accepted the donation of a high-powered microscope for use in high school science classes from Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Court of Delton. It was also announced that the PTSA will host a "Meet the School Board Candidates Night” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 19 in the board room at the elementary school. Delton man gets prison term on assault Glenn L. Ellis, 50, of 10036 Upson Dr.. Delton, has been sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for the December 4 assault of his estranged wife. Ellis was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court May 2. He still faces charges that he assaulted his now ex-wife with a hammer the day prior to the incident for which he was convicted. Judge Hudson E. Deming allowed Ellis to remain in the Barry County Jail until a preliminary exam on the remaining charges held, after which Ellis will be sent to Jackson Penitentiary. Ellis was convicted of felonious assault by a jury after he was tried for rape and kid­ napping. The jury found him guilty of being an habitual offender, which allowed Judge Deming to enhance his sentence from four years to up to 15 years. Ellis was on parole from prison when the tssaul11ook place, and D iming cited a series of prior felony convictions including an assault on a stepdaughter when sentencing Ellis. The prosecution told the court that ad­ ditional evidence relating to the assault charge still pending against Ellis made it necessary to hold another preliminary exam in the matter. Prosecutor Dale Crowley will ask that the charge be upgraded to assault with intent to commit murder rather than assault with a dangerous weapon, he said. In other action, the court sentenced Gary J. Castrodale, 32, of 9644 Hemmingway, Redford, to two to four yean in prison for stealing cigarettes from Carl's Market January 2. Air Conditioning SPECIAL Includes complete leak check of air conditioning system, partial freon charge, check all air conditioning hoses and compressor belts. Up to 4 lbs. freon. 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Banrka Hours: Monday 8 to 8. Tuesday ih,u Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM’ feeling ' ’ with genuine GM parts. SERVICEPARTs]^] NATIONAL HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE Castrodale’s attorney told the court ’.hat Castrodale's history of criminal behavior is related to Castrodale's addiction to drugs and asked that he receive longterm drug treatment. Deming ordered that substance abuse comseling be sought by Castrodale while in prison. Castrodale's sentence is to run con­ currently with a prison sentence recently handed down against Castrodale in Clinton County. Jeffrey A. Wheat. 27, of 123 W. Nelson, Hastings, pleaded guilty May 2 to attempted second degree criminal sexual conduct. Wheat told the court that he engaged in sexual contact withan 11-year-old boy March 31 after the boy got done takia bath. Sentencing was scheduled for May 16 but later adjourned to a later date. Wheat could receive a maximum of five years in prison for the offense. The prosecution said it has agreed to probation for Wheat and the dropping of a second degree criminal sexual conduct charge in exchange for Wheat’s plea to at­ tempted criminal sexual conduct. Judge Deming indicated he was might not agree to probation when sentencing Wheat And the court set a July 7 trial for Sharon L. Fee, 34, of 11668 Fords Point Dr., Plain­ well, who is charged with two felony counts of possession of drugs and one misdemeanor count of possession of marijuana. Fee is the owner of a Prairieville Township home where 23 Delton Middle School students were discovered attending a “kegger” raided by police March 7. Fee’s attorney David Tripp said he will file a motion to dismiss the charges against Fee and also move to stgipress the use of drugs obtained during the raid as evidence in her trial. Garden Club’s bird watch called ‘a success’ The Thornapple Garden Club, on a bird hike in the Twin Lakes area, May 8, were rewarded for their efforts by seeing or hearing 32 different species of birds. Helping in the identification was Agnes Karat, a local resident who is also a volunteer in the Michigan Breeding Bird Alias project. This project has as its purpose the map­ ping of the distritxition and abundance of each nesting species in Michigan. Part of the project also entails identifying the habitat necessary for these species to survive. The Michigan Breeding Bird Altas began collecting data in 1983 and will continue through the nesting season <rf 1988 It is sponsored by the Michigan Audubon Society of Kalamazoo Nature Center, Detroit Audubon Society and the Department of Natural Resources. Anyone wishing to participate as a volunteer or to get more information should call the Kalamazoo Nature Center (616) 381­ 1574. If you wish to report an unusual nest sighting, call Agnes Karas 945-4456. Congratulations... flexfab 25 years of a fine relationship! American Bank American National Bank & Trust Co. Kalamazoo, Michigan MONTH j^uin HANOVER STREET PHONE - 9*S-2425 �The Hastings Bannei - Thursday, May 15,1986 — Pag*- 3 VIEWPOINT Inmate thwarted in attempted jail suicide A Shelbyville man awaiting sentencing on a conviction of receiving and stealing stolen property tried to hang himself in the Barry County Jail last Saturday night, but jail personnel were able to rescue him while he was still breathing, according to Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott. The incident is the third attempt by a jail inmate to hang himself in the jail in the past 2'6 years. Another prisoner tried to hang himself a little over a year ago, DeMott said, and the sheriff's department is facing a civil suit over the December, 1984 death of a Bird Road resident who died after he hung himself in the jail with his shirt While Barry County Sheriff David 0. Wood said suicide attempts "don’t happen a lot” in the Barry County Jail, "we get our share.” Wood said the risk of inmates attempting suicide is high in any jail or prison, and correntions officers are trained in suicide prevention “It’s something we’re cognizant of and concerned with," he said. He said litigation against the department for the death of 32-year-old Daniel L. Storm December 21,1983, is still in the preliminary stages. A suit was filed by Storm’s wife in April of 1985 asking for damages "In excess of 110.000’ ’. No trial date has been set for the case, he said, which is being heard in Federal District Court. Dectective Sgt. DeMott said the latest hanging attempt was by a prisoner who had jumped bail after being charged with receiving and concealing a stolen snowmobile and larceny over $100. A bench warrent was issued for him and police in Florida found him and arrested him, DeMott said. DeMott said the man tried to hang himself while still jailed in Florida waiting transfer back here and had just stopped wearing a neck brace prior to Saturday's attempt. He was taken to Pennock Hospital where DeMott said he appeared to be in good condition prior to transfer to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sesquicentennial, Mich. Week drawing community together The combination of Michigan Week and the Hastings Sesquicen­ tennial celebration this coming week is not only creating a number of activities for local people to attend, but is also serving to draw the community closer together. On Monday evening, the Hastings Exchange Club will play host to a banquet that will draw representatives from every major club in town. The banquet has the dual purpose of hosting the visiting mayor from Flat Rock and of recognizing the many contributions of local civic groups. Anytime that people from throughout the community can be drawn together they have an opportunity for discussion and an ex­ change of ideas. That is always good for the town. Other events of Michigan Week, including Senior Citizens, Agriculture and Commerce Days, will feature events that will help to strengthen our sense of who we are and why we live and work together. And just for fun, a Family Day on Saturday will give kids a chance for games and learning. Check the story in this issue for all of Steve Cross of Nashville was injured Monday when the motorcycle he was riding struck a car head-on, on Thomapple Lake Road at Mead-O-Acres. the details. A Sesquicentennial event takes place over the weekend at Charlton Park and it promises to be a major attraction. The park will play host to more than 460 Civil War re-enactors who will be coming here from One man injured in car-motorcycle collision A head-on collision between a motorcycle and a car Monday sent the motorcycle driver to the hospital with a broken leg. Steven L. Cross, 18, of 6405 Thornapple Lake Rd., Nashville was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was listed in good con­ dition Tuesday. Hospital personnel said he would be transferred to Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids for further treatment. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report that Cross was apparently riding a dirt bike west on Thornapple Lake Road near the Meed-OAcres trailer park at 3 p.m. when he at- throughout the Midwest. This will be an opportunity for local people to see an unusual, educational, historical and entertaining event and it will show off the park to the participants. The park has had a limited advertising budget since its development began, so it is particularly important that word-of-mouth knowledge of the park be spread. Every Steve Cross was riding this dirt bike when the accident occured. participant this weekend is a potential promoter of the park. The number of participants and visitors at the park should make this weekend especially busy and exciting. The entire family will enjoy the tempted go around an oncoming school bus making a left turn. The eastbound bus was turning left into the trailer park, deputies said. Cross turned into the eastbound lane to go around the turning bus and struck an eastbound car that had been following the bus. deputies said. The driver of the car, Fern J. Finnic, 72, of ‘11 Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville was uninjured, deputies said. Cross was cited for improper lane usage, and for not having a motorcycle en­ dorsement, motorcycle registration or in­ surance. event. Flexfab demonstrates “homegrown” is best Our congratulations to the founders and employees of Flexfab, Inc. on their 25th anniversary. The success and continuing growth of the firm demonstrate what can be done with a "build it yourself’ philosophy for local industry. At graduation time, several years ago, this column was used to Police raid marijuana stash, arrest suspect Police from the Michigan State Police Hastings Team, acting on a tip from their Operation Hemp hotline, converged on a wooded area behind 2951 Lawrence Road Monday and arrested a Hastings man believed to be growing 20 potted marijuana plants confiscated al the scene. Arrested was David E. Fox, 30, of 2943 Lawrence Rd. Fox was arraigned in Barry County District Court Tuesday on charges of delivery and manufacture of marijuana, and a May 19 preliminary exam date was set. State police made the arrest at about 4 p.m. Monday after obtaining a search warrant. number of growing marijuana plants were They were assisted in the raid by Hastings discovered in a field near the home. City Police and deputies from the Barry A bid by Halter's attorney tu have the Cou.-.ty Sheriff's Department. confiscated marijuana disqualified as Tills is the third Operation Hemp case evidence in the case was unsuccessful, the reported in Barry County in recent months. ________ ___________________ r judge ruling that an aerial search of Halter's A September 1985 raid on a Hope Township home and surrounding property MlaVmade"’--Hand by police helicopter prior to the obby state police after they were tipped off by ‘taining’-of' a search warrant was .legal, and■ that police had probable cause to be on the an Operation Hemp caller. The raid resulted in the confiscation of over 300 marijuana property when they observed marijuana inside the house and obtained a second plants and the arrest of the home's owner, David G. Halter. warrant to search inside the home. Police said a quantity of dried marijuana Halter’s attorney may appeal the ruling, was found inside the home and a large but in the meantime Halter awaits trial July 7 on charges of delivery and manufacture of marijuana. And state police seized a number of PUBLIC OPINION: encourage local graduates to return to the community after they receive their educations and skill training. Flexfab is a testament to marijuana plants growing on property belonging to Robert L. Lee of 1520 Yeckley Rd, last August. Lee is also charged with delivery and possession of marijuana and was also un­ successful in a bid to suppress the marijuana plants’ use as evidence against him. That trial is set for June 16. Operation Hemp is a toll-free number residents can call to report knowledge or suspicions of marijuana growing. The hot line was installed to help combat an increase in the amount of marijuana being cultivated in Michigan, which has, according to police literature, become an increasing popular place for marijuana growers to cultivate their illegal wares. the need for skilled local people and to what can be done by local folks. Flexfab, of course, is just one of the local industries that were developed by local people. The only major industry operating here today that was recruited from outside is E.W. Bliss Co. The example from the past ought to serve as a guide for the future as our leaders look for ways to increase the local industrial base. Everything possible should be done to encourage the local growth of the existing industry and to encourage the local deve'opment of new industry. Man pleads no contest to sex charges Plainwell resident James. A. Whittaker pleaded no contest Monday to charges of attempted criminal sexual conduct, second degree in Barry County Circuit Court Whittaker, 35, of 11619 Damon, agreed to the plea in exchange for the dropping of second degree criminal sexual conduct charges and charges of being an habitual offender. Sentencing was set for May 30. Also Monday, the court accepted a no contest plea from Nashville resident Gary MEnglerth, 31, of 7131 Lawrence Rd., for the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The plea for "joyriding" was in exchange for the dropping of a charge for unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle. What do you like about Michigan? Englerth will also be sentenced May 30. And charges were dismissed against Belding resident Christopher Simmons, 20, of 1710 Johnson Rd., who was accused of aiding and abetting another Belding man who threw a molotov cocktail at a Middleville residence July 4, 1985. The other man, 20-year-old Craig S. Richards of 1416 Oakwood St., is currently serving two years' probation for attempted possession of a molotov cocktail. Court officials said the prosecution in­ dicated it was not ready to try its case against Simmons and the defendant's defense attorney asked that the charges be dismissed “with prejudice” so that the case could not be brought up for re-trial later on. Police cited the driver of a car that careened Into trees off Yeckley Road Satt with drunk driving. LETTERS (to the Editor) John Johnson Tom Kilgore Richard Ellis Break-Ins can be threatening To the editor: Don Pickard QUESTION: Michigan Week geta underway Saturday and II give* ua a good opportunity to reflect on the quality of life In our Mate. The Banner naked local realdenta: What do you think are the beat thlnga about living and working In Michigan? What do you think need, to be Improved In thia alate and how ahould It be changed? John Johnaon. Gun Lake "I like the lakes and the beauty. The state representatives need to take a cut in pay. Taxes are loo high..." Tom Kilgore. Vermontville "I Jike the weather I don’t like the taxes. They lite state) are taxing themselves right out of business.” Claudia Yesh Richard Ellis. Hastings "I like the dif­ ferent changes of the climate. I don't have any gripes at all." Suzy Carpenter. Hastings "(1 like) everything about Michigan. It's better than any place I've ever been. The pollution is not as bad here. The roads could use some im­ provement.” Don Pickard. Middleville "I like everything, the different seasons especially, and all the outdoor sports — you can't beat them Our taxes could be improved." Claudia Yesh. Hastings “I love the north country part and the scenery It's beautiful...there aren't enough parks, they're too full." Hastings City Police Chief Steinfort's statement (Banner 5-1-86) "We don’t con­ sider break-ins and alarms life-threatening. I can tell him this. Walking in on two men in the middle of the night will raise your pulse. I got one, the other jumped out the window. They both just received slaps on the paddy. How many have been killed, etc. by innocently walking into their own homes that have been invaded. Think again, Mark. (As to) the statement that State Police will cover county: doesn't anyone realize the cost of two more State Police and their cars? Each has his own car or (it) seems like that. The county mans the lockup and is run down by commissioners. Let the State Police run their own lockup and see how many people they have left if done the way the state says. McKelvey says "Publicity doesn't do any good. It does harm." The only harm is to McKelvey. He has run the county down into the depths of no return without an election. 1'm sorry to say but it's starting to slow millage for Charlton Park. Irv wouldn’t have wanted that. He was proud and happy to have a baseball team. Do you people have one for him now. No! All big and brassy. Next millage is busses and senior citizens. If Coleman. Dean and McKelvey can't handle (it) they pass it off. Have a millage election pay $50,030 for someone to do their work. What a laugh? Donald W. Johnson Retired school personnel to meet Accident results in drunk driving arrest The May meeting of the Retired School Personnel Association will be held May 28, at noon, at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Laura Van Dyke from Kalamazoo, our Area 3 Insurance Chairman will be the speaker. We send a special invitation to all the new members. Please call in your reservations by Saturday, May 24 to one of the following persons; Bernice Carter 795-9023, Lucille Brown 367-4821, Margaret Johnson 945-2050, Birdema Lyttle 623-2606. Reva Schantz 852­ 9343. Helen Tucker 945-4147. An accident Saturday night sent two men to the hospital and resulted in the arrest of the driver for driving under the influence of alcohol. Barry County Sheriff's deputies report that a car driven by Glenn E. Converse, 19, of 5650 Upton Rd., Hastings, sped out of control down an eight-foot bank on Yeckley Road at 7:04 p.m. and slammed into several trees. 1 woof the three passengers, Paul E. Neal, 19, of 111 E. Colfax and Robert Marks, 21, of 804 W. Green St., both of Hastings, were injured in the crash. Also a passenger but uninjured was Martin A. Salski, 16, of 242D E. North St.. Hastings. Deputies said Converse was traveling east .,X Banner Send form PS. 3579 to RO. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, RO. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 20 - Thursday, May 15,1986 Subscription Rates: $11.00 per year In Barry County: $13.00 per year in adjoining counties: ond on Yeckley Road west of Cook Road when he came over a hill, lost control of the car on the gravel read surface and ran off the north side of the road and down the embankment. Neal and Marks were taken to Pennock, where Marks was treated and released and Neal was admitted with chest injuries and released Wednesday. Converse was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and must appear on that charge in district court within 10 days of the accident. This will be the second time in recent weeks he has been arrested on charges of drunk drr ing. He awaits pre-trial on the previous charge. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must Include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 15,1986 Leo I. Gasper HASTINGS-Mr. Leo I. Gasper, 58, of 801 Barber Rd., Hastings died Friday, May 9, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Gasper was born on December 20,1927 in North Vernon, Indiana, the son of Ivan and Gertrude (Vances) Gasper. He was raised in Indiana and attended schools there. He came to the Nashville area in 1948 and has lived in Hastings area for the past several years. He married the former Delores Krebs on June 17,1949. Mr. Gasper was presently employed at Hastings Aluminum Products where he has worked for the past 35 years. He was a member of the Hastings Elks Lodge No. 1965 and the Hastings Moose Lodge No. 628. Mr. Gasper is survived by his wife, Delores; his son and daughter-in-law, Philip and Jan Gasper of Hastings; four grand­ children; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Florence Krebs of Hastings; one brother, Gerald Gasper of California; three sisters, Mrs. NZldred Shake and Mrs. Molly LaMarch both of Indiana and Mrs. Mary Ellen Beltrom of California; two half brothers, Jack and Steven Gasper of Georgia; and two half sisters Mrs. Ruby Sanders of California and Mrs Margaret Powell of Georgia. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes, Nashville with Pastor Glenn Wegner officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. The Elks Lodge of Sorrow was conducted 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 12 at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Welcome Corners United Methodist Church. Gertrude ElizabethColdren HASTINGS - Gertrude Elizabeth Coldren, 89, of Hastings died Wednesday, May 7,1986 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Coldren was bom on Nov 24, 1896 at Edmore, MI the daughter of George F. and Mary E. (Osius) Collins. She attended Hillsdale High School, graduating in 1916. She married Arthur M. Coldren in February 1916. She served in the ministry as a pastor's wife in several southern Michigan counties. They pastored in the United Brethren Church of Hastings from 1940-47 and after retirement they returned to Hastings in 1976. Surviving are her husband, Rev. Arthur Coldren of Hastings; three daughters, Mrs. Wyman (Ruthi Clagett of Hastings, Mrs. James (Virginia) Young of Ft. Collins, Colo., Mrs. Carl (Dorothy) Wood of The Dalles, Oregon , three sons, Milo Coldren of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Phillip Coldren of Ann Arbor, David Coldren of Elkhart, Ind.; 28 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; nine step great grandchildren; two step great, great grandchildren; one nephew. Funeral services were held Friday evening. May 9, 7 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home with Rev. Darryl Kauffman of­ ficiating. Graveside services were held Saturday, May 10, 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery, Hillsdale with Rev. Truman Cochran officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Sunset Acres, Provincial House or Ministers and Missionaries Association. Harold J. Foster Oscar A. Bower EAST LANSING - Mr. Harold J. Foster, 82 died Thursday. May 8, 1986. He was born April 1, 1904 in Rives Junction, MI. Mr. Faster is survived by his wife, Helen MacLachlan Foster whom he married on June 29. 1929. He received is B.S. degree from Michigan Agricultural College where he was a member of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity and Alpha Zeta and Epsilon Sigma Phi honoraries. He received his M.S. degree from the University of Minnesota. My Foster was employed by the Cooperative Extension Service of M.S.U. for 35 years, 17 years as Barry County Agent and from 1947 until the time of his retirement as District Director in charge of Personnel for the Eastern half of Michigan. During his service in Barry County, he served nine years on the Hastings School Board of which he was president, and his many accomplishments included the beginning of Yankee Spring Recreation Area and the building of the Barry County 4-h Camp. Mr. Foster served as president of the Michigan County Agents Association for two years and was awarded the Certificate of Distinguished Service by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents in 1939. He was a member of Peoples Church in which he served on the Official Board, the Michigan State University Club, and the MSU Patriarchs’ Club. In addition to his wife, Mr. Foster is sur­ vived by four married children: Mrs. Russell Brockmiller (Nancy) of St. Charles; Mrs. Robert uockhart (Sally) of East Lansing; Duncan Foster and his wife Thyra of East Lansing; and Lachlan Foster and his wife Phylis of California; 11 grandchildren; and one brother, Max L. Foster of Rives Junc­ tion. Funeral services were held at the GorslineRunciman East Chapel, Monday, May 12, at 2:30 p.m. Dr. Richard E. Murdoch Sr., pastor of Peoples Church, officiated. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to Peoples Church, 200 W. Grand River, East Lansing 48823. LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Oscar A. Bower. 82, of Lake Odessa, died Sunday, May 11,1986 at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 at the Koops Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev Floyd Nagel officiated with burial in Fitchburg Cemetery in Ingham County. Memorials may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance or the Heart Fund. Mr. Bower was born in Defiance, Ohio on June 7, 1903 the son of David and Margaret Bower. He attended Grass Lake schools. He was married to Rizpah Satteriey who died in August 1965. On Dec. 11,1965 he was married to Athel McNeil in Lansing. He was a farmer and also worked at Stockbridge Manufac­ turing Co., moving to Lake Odessa from Lansing after retiring in 1972. Mr. Bower is survived by his wife, Athel; three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Carol) Smith of Lansing; Mrs. John (Patricia) Smith of Tustin and Connie Siefker of Lansing; three stepchildren, Barbara Daggett of Barryton, Donna Hopkins of Eaton Rapids and Norman Smith of Bradenton, FL; 19 grandchildren; five great grandchildren and two half sisters, Mrs. June Wortley and Opal Schoening both of Grass Lake. Andrew Michael and Joshua Clayton Neeb CLARKSVILE -Andrew Michael and Joshua Clayton Neeb, twin sons of Evonne Lynn Neeb of Clarksville died at birth Monday, May 12, 1986 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Graveside ser­ vices were held Friday, May 16 at 1 p.m. at the Clarksville Cemetery. Rev. Bob Hudberg officiated. Andrew and Joshua are survived by their mother, Evonne; grandparents, Marvel and Carol Neeb of Clarksville and Frank and Eva Thomas; two aunts Use Neeb and Sue Bailiff and several cousins, great aunts and great uncles. Arrangements were by Koops Chapel in Clarksville. Orvin A. Catt HID SERVICES Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M37 South at M79 Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995 Robert Puller, choir director Sunday schedule: 9:30 Fellowship and Coffee; 9 55 Sunday School, 11:10 Morning Worahip; 6 00 p.m. Evening Worahip; 7:00 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nuraery for *11 service*, tr.ncportation provided to and from room­ ing mtvkt« Prayer meeting. 7 pm Wednesday CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS. 600 N. Airport Road. Hastings. 945 2104. Russell Solme*. branch president, phone 949 2314. Counselor* Kent Gibson (945-4145) and Ed Thoma. (795 7280) Sacrament Meeting 9-30 a.m Sunday School 1030 a.ra.. Primary, RcUef Society, Priesthood, and Young Women al 11:30 am Work Meeting second Thursday 10002:00 and eaatdae data every Wednesday 7.00 p.m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 B North St Michael Anton, Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. May IS • 5 45 Church School (all ages). 10:00 Family Worship, 4 00 Medical Facility Service. 6 00 Voter* Meeting Youth Group. Thursday. May 15 7:30 Sr. Choir. Saturday, May 17 - 9:30 Coni 8. 6 00 Mother Daughter Dinner Monday. May 19 ■ 9 30 Piecemaker* Tuesday. May 20 - 9:30 Wordwalcbera. 7 00 Bd of Eide>4 Wednesday. May 21 4 00 Acco>ftr Training. FIRST PRESBYTBRIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Mich. Allan J Weenink, In­ terim Minister, Eileen Higbee. Dir. Chris­ tian Ed Sunday. May IE - 9.30 and 11:00 Worship Service*. Nursery provided. Broadcast ot 9.30 service over WBCH-AM and PM 9 30 Church School Casses (or all ages 10 30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Boron. 11 JO Children s Church. Monday May 1° 7.30 Trustee* Meeting In the Lounge Tuesday. May 20 ■ 930 Women's Association Kitchen (Tenn-Up. 7:00 Crete 7. meet at church lor carpool to the home of Eileen Higbee 7.00 Pulpit Nominating Committee in the Church Dining Room 7:30 Long Range Planning Committee in the Lounge Wednesday. May 21 ■ 7:00 Chancel Choir practice Saturday. May 24 ■ 7:00 a m Senior High Church School student* leave foe Chica«o FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Brood way Rev. David D. Garrett. Phone 94A2229 Parsonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member. STO a m Sunday School. 10 45 am Worship Service. 6 p.m. Fellowship Worahip; 7 p.m Wednesday Prayer. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Minister CUy Rom Phone 945-4145 residence. 945-2938 church. Sunday Service* 10 a.m.; Bible Study 11 aen.: Evening Services 6 pjn.; Wednerday Evening Bible Study 7 p m. HACTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Weal Stole Bond. Pastor J A. Campbell. Phone 945-2255 Sunday School 9:45 nun.; Wonhip 11 aji.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p ro. CT. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Leon Pohl, Pastor Satur­ day Mass 4:30 pjn.; Sunday Mason 8 a m. and 11 a.m. confeMion* Saturday 400-4:30 pm. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 B. Woodlawn. Hartmgi. Michigan 9458OO4 Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor, James R Bar­ rett. Aaat. to the paator tn youth. Sunday Service*: Sunday School 9:45 BJa. Morn­ ing Worship 11:00 ajn Evening Worship 6 pm Wednesday. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grade* K thru 5, 7:00 p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall), Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m Sacred Sound* Rehearsal 8.30 pci. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. King* Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morning ser­ vice broadcast WBCH EMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Cor ncr of Broadway and Center Street* Father Wayne Smith, Rector 9:30 a.m Sunday School and Adult Classes 10:30 a.m Services Weekday Eucharist*: Wednesday. 7:15 a_m.; Thursday. 7.00 Middleville Area CT. AUGUSTINE. Middleville. Father Walter Sprilane, Pastor. Phone 962-2889. Sunday Maa* 11 a.m. Dowling Area Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 Fuller St.. M 79 Pastor Thoma* Voyles. Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 am ; Morning Worship 11 am.; Evening Service*. Youth 6 pm.; Evening Worship 7 pm.; Wednesday mid-week pray»r 7 pm . Wednesday caravan program 7 pm. JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complain Fraser ption Snrvicn HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings ond lake Ottesso COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your Life. Homs, Businn** ond Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hmllnga — OrangevilleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd. two miles south of Gun Lake Rrv Dan Bowman Pastor. Len Harris. Sunday School Supt Sunday School. 9 45 am.. Church Service* 11 am . 6 pm Wednes­ day 7 p ro Family Bible institute for 2 year olds through adults Nursery staffed at ail services Bus muuslry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-S187 for free transportation in Gun Lake area "Ministering God's Word to Today s World " FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hosting* Delton Area NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Campground ■ J.. 8 mi S.. Paator Brent Branham Phone 623-2235 Sunday School at 10 a m.; Wor­ ship It am Evening Service at 7 pm.. Youth men Sunday 6 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 pm Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTIHGS BANKER AHD REMINDER 1952 N. Broodwoy • Hosting* BOSLEY PHARMACY "Proscription*- -II8S. Jefferson • 945-1429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hosting*. AAkhigon HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hosting*. M.chigon Thelmore Fry ALUM CREEK-Thelmore “Dan" Fry, 56, of Alum Creek, formerly of Hastings was dead on arrival Monday, April 28 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was a veteran of the Korean War and received the Purph Heart Surviving: wife, Martha Fay Owens Fry; sons, Sidney Thelmore at home, Michael and Danny, both of Barryton, Mich.; daughter, Mrs. Cynthia Sue Holley of Spring Hill; sisters, Mrs. Laura Goodenough and Mrs. Pearl Stratton, both of Hastings, Mich.; brothers, Levi of Guam, Phillip and Jimmy of Binghamton, N.Y.; two grandchildren. Services were held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Minister Kennth Mitchell officiated. Burial was at Pate Cemetery, Pine Grove. ST CYRIL A METHODIUS. Gun Lake, Father Waller Spillane, Pastor. Phone 962 2889 Saturday Mau 5 pjn.; Sunday Mas* 9 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M-37. just north of Mid­ dleville. 795-9726. Sunday School 9-45 a m.; HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Morning Worship II am Evening Ser­ Powell Rd. Russell A. Server. Pastor vice 6 pm Phone 945-9224 Worship service 10:30 a m . evening service 6 pjn classes for all PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 al ages 945 ajn Sunday school Taaadsy. Parroaiee Rd.. Middleville. Rav. Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 891 15*5 Rrr. Charier Cottage P-ayer Meeting 7 00 p.m Doornboa, Assistant Pastor. Phone CHURCH OP THE NAZARENE. 1716 795-3466 Pint Service 9 am ; church North Broadway Rev. James B. Leitsnan School 10:15 tn ; Second Service 11:15 Paator Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Sunday am.; Evening Celebration 6 pm School Hour 1 l OOajn Morning Worahip Service; 600 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday: 700 pm. Service* for Adult*. Teen* and Children. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. AND BANFIELD UN1ITO METHODIST 209 W. Green Street. Hartings. Mich . GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. CHURCHES Rev James E Cook of 49055, 16161 945-9574. David B. Nelson Hanover. Hastings. Leonard Davis Pastor. Ikiating. Country Chapel Church School 9 Jr.. Pastor Sunday. May It - 8:30 am Ph. 948-2256 or 9459429 Sunday: Sunday am.; worship 10 am.; Baaflcid Church Warship Service Shaken. Pilled, Sent." School 9:45 a m.. Worahip 11 sun.. Youth School 10 a.m.; worship 11:30 am. Act* 2. 9.00 am Children s Choir. 9J0 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m.. a.m Sunday School. 10.30 a m. Radio Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nursery Broadcast. WBCH. llflO a.m Wxahip for aU sendees. Wednesday CYC 6 45 Service Sanctuary 6:00 pm Youth PJn, prayer and Bible study 7 p.m TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Fellowship Monday. May 19 - 6 00 pm Washington. Nashville. Rev. J O Boomer. Wrbeioe. 7-00 pjn. Scout*. 7 00 pm. Pastor Pariah Tuesday. May 20 - 12.00 HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY Sunday School 9:45 a.m ; Sunday Worship CHURCH, 30E. Marshall Rar. Marvin 1100 a m.; Evening Service 6 00 p.m; Bi­ noon Elementary Teacher* Meeting. 2:45 Stckm'uler. Faster Sunday Morning Sun ­ ble Prayer. Wednesday 7:00 pm. pm Cub Den. 6 30 p.m. U.M. Men Wednesday. May 21 6JC p m Chancel day Ichool - I0CO Morning Worahip Ser­ Choir. 7 00 pm. Adnuniatrative Council, vice->! 00. Evening Service ■ 7:30. Prayer CT. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Mretiag Wednesday Night ■ 7JO. Nashville, Father Leon Pohl. Pastor A 7 00 p m Cub Pack Thursday. May 22 mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. 6:30 p.m. Senior Honor Banquet Hastings. Saturday Mana 6:30 pm Sunday (reservation) Man 9-J0 am. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Orvin A. Catt, 97, of 1404 Johnson St, Lake Odessa died Saturday. May 10, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funerai services were held Tuesday, May 13, 1:30 p.m at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. George Speas officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Mr. Catt was born on April 13, 1889 at Odessa Twp., the son of George and Nancy iHerron) Catt. He was a lifelong resident of Ionia County and attended Beard rural school. He married Bessa Thomas on March 26, 1913 in Ionia. He operated a tire and battery shop in Lake Odessa, was employed by the school system as a bus driver and a custodian, and was a self-employed carpenter. Surviving are his wife, Bessa; one son, LeRoy of Lake Odessa; a daughter. Hazel Richardson of Portland; a daughter-in-law, Mary Catt of Barryton; five grandchildren eight great grandchildren; one sister, Vertie McDonald of Lake Odessa. He was preceded in death by a son, Glendon (Pete) Catt in 1985 and a sister, Ida in 1968. Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Odessa Ambulance. Delton Flower Station "Wcsptcialiif in Wtdding <f funeral Work" 126 E. Orchard - Next to the Post Office - DELTON - PHONE... 623*5774 Legal Notice CITY OF HASTING* Ordbianc* N*. 202 An Ordinonco Adopting th* Downtown Development Pion ond Tox Incremenl Financing Pion for the Downtown Develop­ ment Authority of the City of Hastings; and to Repeal All Ordinance* in Conflict There­ with. THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: SECTION 1. PreltadMry FWto<>: o. That o public hearing wot held on March 24. 1986. on the proposed Development Pion ond Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Hosting* Downtown De­ velopment Area, following the giving of notice thereof, all in accordance with Act 197 of the Public Act* of 1975. o* amended. b. That there are no findings or recommendations of a de­ velopment area citizens council, there having been no statutory requirement to form a develop­ ment area citizens council. c That the proposed Develop­ ment Pion ond Tax Increment Financing Plan meet the require­ ments set forth in Act 197 of the Public Act* of 1975. o* amended, specifically Section 7(2) thereof. d. That the proposed method of financing the proposed de­ velopment is feasible and the Downtown Development Author­ ity of the City of Hasting* ho* the ability to arrange for finan­ cing. e. That the proposed develop­ ment is reasonable ond neces­ sary to carry out the purposes of Act 197 of the Public Act* of 1975. a* amended. f. Thoi any land included with the proposed development area which is to be acquired is rea­ sonably necessary to carry out the purposes of the plan and of Act 197 of the Public Act* of 1975 as amended, in an effi­ cient and economically satisfac­ tory manner. g That the proposed Develop­ ment Plan is in reasonable ac­ cord with the Mosier Pion of the City of Hastings. h. That public service*, such a* fire and police prolection ond utilities, ore or will be adequate to service the proposed project area. SECTION 2. FMta«SHrf HlMBiSlta: a. That based upon the fore­ going findings, it is hereby held and determined that the De­ velopment Plan ond Tox Incre­ ment Financing Pion for the Hos­ tings Downtown Development Area constitute* a public pur­ pose b. That the Developmenl Pion ond Tox Increment Financing Pion for the Hasting* Downtown Development Area •» hereby approved. SECTION 1 All Ordinance* or port* there­ of in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are to the ex­ tent of such conflict hereby re­ pealed. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall lake ef­ fect upon publication thereofMoved by Campbell and sup­ ported by Jasperse that the above Ordinance be adopted a* Noys: 0 Absent: 0 I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above •» a true copy of a Ordinance adopted by the Ha*lin9» City council on the 28th d«y of April. 1986. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk Lake Odessa News: A former superintendent Max Hamilton of the Lakewood public school is retiring this year. He was superintendent at Lakewood from 1957-59 and was at the Freemont public schools since leaving. An open house will honor him on May 30. His address is Max Hamilton, Fremont Public School District, 220 W. Pine Street. Fre­ mont, MI 49412, if anyone wishes to contact him David McKenzie superintendent at Woodland school will be honored on his retirement. He had served the past six years as assistant superintendent in the Lakewood district. The commencement exercises for the Lakewood graduating class will be Monday evening May 19 at 8 pm. at the high school gym nasium. The Bacculaureate services will be Sunday, May 18, at 8 p.m and also will be held at the high school gymnasium. Mrs. Roger Sherman of Hicksville, Ohio came for a short visit with her parents and family the Howard Haddix's. He is now in intensive care <*nd condition is critical. He has been hospitaliz­ ed and placed in a nursing home for a short time since his accident when he was struck by a car near his home east of Lake Odessa, several months ago. David and Joanne Allis of Lake Odessa have announced the engagement of their daughter Dawn Ilene to David J. Reser of Sierra Vista, Ariz., son of Frank and Pat Reser of Clarksville, MI. The wedding date is July 5. Dawn is a 1986 Legal Notice BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD MINUTES Meeting of AAay 6. 1986 called to order ot 7:30 p.m. by Super­ vitor Wm. Wooer with oil board members present. D. Beasley and K. Brandl members of the Sports Car Club of America presented plant for the Battle Creek PRO Rally to be held August 22-24th. A por­ tion of their event It to be run In Barry Township. They want permission to pas* through Borry Township providing road restoration agreement con be reached between the Borry County Rood Commission ond the Battle Creek PRO Rally Or­ ganizing Committee. Approved the purchase of insulated file cabinet for the township office. Approved resolution in the amount of $32,496.00 for rood work for 1966-87. The trustee* will begin selec­ ting area* of sidewalk to be re­ paired or replaced this year. Approved paying bills in the following amounts: General Fund $14,666.39; Police Fund $494.22; Hickory Fire $3,706.45. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Lois Bromley. Clerk Attested to by: William b. Wooer. Supervisor (5-15) graduate of Lakewood high school and plans to attend college in Arizona to become a medical assistant. Davids is a 1982 of Lakewood High School and is presently serving in the U.S. Ar­ my stationed at Fort Huachua, Ariz. . Hobart and Edna Carpenter have moved to an apartment at Lake Manor from their home on Second Avenue Hobart has been hospitaliz­ ed recently. Connie Tasker Jackson has purchased the Alta Braden house on Sixth Avenue and mov­ ed there from the late Burr Jackson home on Lakeview Drive. Mr. and Mrs Ray Strecker and sons Daryl and Dennis of Troy spent Mother's Day with Ruth Peterman and enjoyed dinner at Cunningham Acres. They did some yard work for her. No breakfast at VFW Hall on Mothers Day and after May 18. The home of the late Burr Jackson of Lakeview Drive has been sold to William and Sandra Holbrook of Grand Rapids by the heirs Judith Henry, Jane Radican, and Burwayne and Virginia of Lake Odessa. Doris Huyck, principal of the West Elemen­ tary School has been selected as the teacher of the 1985-86 year. She began her teaching career in the rural Montcalm school in 1953 after at­ tending the Montcalm-Ionia Bi County Normal. After teaching in several rural schools and alter more extensive training she later taught second grade at the Crystal Elementary school and then transferred to special education for three years. Doris then accepted the position of class room teacher at the Lakewood public schools. She taught first, second, and third grades before becoming the principal and after 21 years in the Lakewood school system she now teaches children of her former students. She received her Bachelor of Science degree at Central Michigan University, attending col­ lege through the summer months and spending many hours on the road to attend classes. — NOTICE — Rutland Charter Township The application for Floodplain Insur­ ance and Floodplain Management Re­ solution was approved at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Township Board on Wednesday, May 7,1986, by unanimous roll call vote. Copies are available at the Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings on Monday and Thursday mornings Be­ tween the hours of 9 a.m. and noon. Phyllis Fuller, Clerk Rutland Charter Township WE HAVE INSTALLMENT LOANS FOR ANYTHING YOU MIGHT WANT TO INSTALL. Whether you want to put in new central air or a new hot tub, you should first put in a loan application at Hastings City Bank. We have competitive interest rates and a quick, painless applica­ tion process that gets you the cash you need, when you need it. So, stop in and see about an installment loan. We can install you one before you know it. < Oto Stank safe and sound banking ■ IXIVn ------------- ------------------------------------------------ (Im ntjmc lender �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, May 15,1986- Page5 Lenz-Cotant announce wedding plans eivs . . . Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lenz of Hastings an­ nounce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter. Jill Annette to Ronald Dwight Cotant, son of Mrs. Joann Cotant and Mr. Richard Colant of Hastings. Jill, a graduate of Davenport College of Kelleys to observe 50th wedding anniversary Erb-Hendrick announce marriage plans Arnold and Linda Erb of Lake Odessa and Royce and Lois Hendrick of Saranac an­ nounce the engagement of Nancy Erb to Doug Hendrick. Nancy has a teaching degree in physical education and is currently subsituting in the area. Doug is employed at Westinghouse in Grand Rapids. They plan to be married September 5. Masons to observe 50th wedding anniversary Fifty years of marriage will be observed on June 28th by Milton and Olive Mason of 5290 Coats Grove Rd., Hastings. The children will be hosting an open house for family and friends on May 24 from 4 p.m. to midnight at Knights of Columbus Hall on West State Rd., Hastings. The couple requests no gifts please. Clinton and Violet Kelley of 4700 Tillotson Lake Rd., Hastings, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, May 18, with an open house for relatives, friends and neighbors. It will be hosted by her sister and her husband, Gordon a.nd Edna Cota of Battle Creek. The open house will be held at the Kelley residence from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Clinton and Violet were married April 30, 1936 and have lived at their present address since 1945. They retired in 1976. Clinton was a dairy farmer and Violet worked at Felpausch for 32 years. William Cramer marks his 75th birthday recently William C. Cramer celebrated his 75th birthday, April 26. Mr. Cramer, a former Hastings resident and Michigan State High­ ly employee, is now living with his wife, Mary, in Fruitland Park, Florida. Cards may reach him at Box 1027, Fruitland Park 32731. Business, is employed by Consumers Power Company in Lansing. Ronald, a MSU graduate is a Station Engineer for Indiana and Michigan Power Company in South Bend, Ind. A September 20 wedding is being planned. lowest price intown!* Open house planned for Morgan-Bosworth marriage To celebrate the marriage of Julia Morgan and Lee Bosworth, an open house will be on Saturday, May 17 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Schoolhouse Inn in Lake Odessa. All relatives and friends are invited. Myrna Davis to observe 80th birthday May 25 Hoffman-Ahearn engagement told Slocums to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary An open house celebrating 40 years of marriage will be held for Garth and Lavona Slocum on Sunday, May 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Nashville Community Center in Nash­ ville. Your presence is gift enough. Bell-Palmer announce marriage intentions Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bell of Harrisonburg, VA, would like to announce the marriage of their daughter, Lorraine, to Michael Palmer. Lorraine and her parents are former residents of Caledonia. Lorraine graduated from Caledonia High School and went on to receive her associate degree in science with a major in nursing from Southwestern Michigan College. Lorraine is a registered nurse and currently lives and works in Long Beach, CA. Michael, the son of Mrs. Barbara M. Palmer of Midland, and Donald C. Palmer erf Grayling is a former resident of Hastings. He taught vocal music at the junior high school, and directed the chancel choir at First Presbjlerian Church in Hastings. Michael also resides in Long Beach and Henry and Pat Hoffman of Wyandotte announce the engagement of their daughter Cathy Ann to Dan Ahearn son of Con and Marge Ahearn of Hastings. Cathy is a 1986 graduate of Detroit College of Business and majored in Executive Secretarial Science. Dan is a 1985 graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelors degree in business administration. They are both employed with General Motors Central Office in Detroit. The couple plan a November 29 wedding. has recently completed work for his master of music degree with a major in vocal arts from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Lorraine and Michael will be married June 7 in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church. Rev Willard Curtis (retired) officiating. Michael and Lorraine will return to Long Beach after a three week stay in Michigan. Everything for the well-groomed lawn Myers to observe 50th wedding anniversary Myrna Davis will celebrate her 80th bir­ thday with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at the Activity Room in Cherry Hill Manor, 10 Clay St., Battle Creek. She has resided at Cherry Hill Manor for the last two and a half years. Myrna is a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Augusta, Ross Township Birthday Club, VFW 565 and President of Cherry Hill Minor. The celebration is being given by her children. Myrna lias been a resident of Augusta for 63 years after moving from Delton, MI. She was employed at Fort Custer quarter master laundry for 13 years then worked at Augusta Basket Co. for 20 years retiring from Ur­ bandale Wash and Dry Laundrymat after eight years of service. Myrna is the mother of six children, grandmother of 19 grandchildren, and great­ grandmother of 12. Her husband Charles Davis died in 1976 after 51 years of marriage. Friends and relatives are welcomed to the celebration. Floyd and Virginia Myers of 719 S. Dibble, Hastings will be observing their 50th wed­ ding anniversary on Sunday, June 1. A reception at Hope United Methodist COA to distribute food Church on M-37 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. is being hosted by their children Rev. and Mrs. * Persons ovfer 60 who are registered at the three COA distribution sites may pick up Richard Myers of Pontiac, Mr. and Mrs. thfeir commodities on Wednesday, May 28 at Ronald Myers of Fennville, Mr. and Mrs. the following locations and times: Philip Myers of Hastings, 13 grandchildren Hastings Office - 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. and one great grandchild. Nashville site - 11 a.m. through 1p.m. The former Virginia Gilding and Floyd Woodland site - 11 a.m. through 1 p.m. Myers were married Feb. 11,1936. Floyd was Persons over 60 are invited to join site employed by E.W. Bliss for 44 years before members for lunch when picking up com­ retiring in 1981. Virginia was formally modifies. Simply call 948-4856 at least the day employed by Gilmore Jewelers for 21 years, before to make a reservation. While you retiring in 1980. dine, your commodities can be assembled for All friends, neighbors and relatives are your convenient pick-up after lunch. cordially invited to join in the celebration. Due to the increased number of persons The Myers request. No gifts, please participating in the COA surplus commodity give-away, the COA “desperately" needs volunteers to help with distribution at each site. If you are willing to donate a few hours of your time bi-montly, please contact Betty McDain at 948-4856. □ 1-JD 214 LAG Tractor CJ 2-JO 210 LAG Tractor □ 1-Bolen LAG Tractor 2-Wheel Horse Mowers □ 2-JO 112 LAG Tractor ™0R^^™.-L£Y IMO S*J<o-a M ■ (“OT 102 S. Cook Rd. 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Advertised special features our selection (2 poses) of the Blue and Brown Old Master. Scenic and seasonal background $1.00 additional. Special effects, black A white backgrounds and props available only In our designer collection. Hastings has lost 40 lbs. and 51V2 inches in 12 weeks. Make complete lawn care a once-over-thoroughly operation with this manicuring kit from John Deere: a John Deere lawn tractor and optional front-mount thatcher and rear bagger. Size one of the seven new John Deere 100 Series Lawn Tractors to your lawn. From the 9-hp 130 with 30-in. cut to the 17-hp 180 and 185, each with 38- or 46-in' mower. 5-speed transaxle or hydrostatic drive. All have John Deere premium features. Fit it with a thatcher to lift harmful thatch from your grass. And add the 6’/»-bushel rear bagger to u 11 Bundorf? stM1 t^ere. 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The counselors are very special to me. They are my lifetime friends. They guided, moti­ vated and supported me all the way. and still continue working with me. A very special thank you to them. If you need help losing weight and want to learn to keep it ol - Call or stop by and talk to the counselors. You will love them as I do. I could not have done It without them. “ ■ Joellen Lancaster - HOURS Mon.-Frl. 7 am-6pm Sat. Barn-Noon WEST STATE AT BROADWAY OUR LOAN OFFICERS ARE READY TO HELP You Are Special Joellen! A STINGS Phone 948-4033 OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL ... Phone... 685-6881 �Pa()«6- Th«H»stlnfls Banner- Thursday, May 15.1986 Woodland News Ww4Ua« VMteS Mttbodl.t Ch.rch Women held a mother-daughter banquet Friday evening. The tables were decorated with watering cam full of daisies, and the programs were made of paper watering cans. Each watering can program included a perfume sample and a package of flower seeds. The decorattom were done by Annette Weeks and Sue Pepper. The perfume sam­ ples were cote-teay of Marge Rairigh. After 86 women and girls enjoyed the sumptom potluck meal, Toastmistress Betty Curtis introduced Megan Daniels who recited a poem to welcome mothers. Cindy White delivered a tribute to grandmothers, and Helen Brown welcomed daughters. The watering can-daisy arrangements on the tables were given as door prizes to Joy Angel, Jamie Club, Clementine Rairigh, Eileen BuTfOugha, Abby Dehoog, Michelle Neeb, Becky Hebe, Marsha Jewel and Nancy Sauers. . Everyone moved upstairs to the sanc­ tuary. and Betty Curtis introduced Barbara Townsend Boaworth, a former minister who now lives in the Sanfield area. Barbara's subject was "The Frangrance of Faith." Mrs. Bosworth was accompanied by her daughter, Tami, who played the piano. Barbara sang a song she had hunted for years and recently fbuid in a music book she purchased forjMttre other things. She said that we are Created Io be "The frangance of Christ to God*’. She handed out copies of her drawing of ChrM.fa prayer. Clyde Bboeirtfer ‘had foir-bypass heart surgery at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids last Monday. When he came home on Sunday aftefflUdn, he felt so good that the hospital YtcoffiirfMfed he stop to have dinner at a restaurant. He is now recovering at his Eagle Potilt hMne on Jordan Lake. Woodgrsve CkmtiSh Brethren Parish is planning a spedkl Pentecost Sunday service by Catherine Lucas featuring their own talent. There will be singing of original songs and scripture reading by a puppet group. This speical talent showcase service will be at 10:45 a.m. on May 18. Kilpatrick Adult Fellowship met Saturdayevening. There were 26 people at dinner including special guests Bill Perkis of the Barry County Soil Survey and Mrs. Soules, mother of Warren Soules. Roll call was "How My School Celebrated May Day." and the responses varied from pageants witn casts of hundreds to walks in the woods cr no ob­ servances at all. Most included dancing around the May pole. After minutes and treasurer's reports were given, the group discussed changing the place of their July picnic from the home of Clyde and Dorene Shoemaker because of Clyde’s recent open heart surgery. It was decided that the picnic would be held at the home of Warren and Olive Soules instead. Both homes are on Jordan Lake. Claudine Matthews talked about trees for devotions. She brought a branch of blossoms from a Iwrse chestnut tree which she said is her favorite tree. Mrs. Matthews text was Psalm 100 "Friendship is a sheltering tree". Bill Perkis showed narrated slides about soil surveys and the county, state and federal agencies that cooperate in making them. He works with the U.S. Conservation Service and has worked in several states including California and Nevada as well as in In­ donesia and Borneo. He said that the survey­ or Woodland township is completed and the information is available to anyone in­ terested. He said that the surveys are made with a five foot auger; so they do not usually go much deeper than five feet, but in the tropics, soils are leached red clay to 50 feet deep. Kenneth McCurdy entered Pennock Hospital last Sunday where he is still having diagnostic studies and treatment. It is not known when he will be released. Glendon and Betty Curtis had a Mother's Day picnic at their home. Tony and Linda Curtis from Jackson. Steve and Cindy While from Hastings, and Lucy Classic and Galen and Shirley Kilmer, all of Woodland, enjoyed the event. The six-church United Brethren hymn sing held at Kilpatrick Church Sunday evening attracted a small crowd, probably because it was Mother s Day. However, Beth Speas sang a solo which she had earlier used as her try-out for the Vagabonds for 1986-87, George Speas and Dorothy Haskins sang a duet, Kevin Cherry, minister of the Sunfield United Brethren Churh and Karen Steward each sang solos. Those who attended enjoyed both the group and the special singing. Mr. and Mrs. G.R. McMillen arrived in Michigan Saturday after spending the winter in their trailer at Riverview, Florida. They spent a short time at the home of their son, "Kip” McMillen, before moving back into their home on State Street Monday. Vernon and Phyllis Baitinger took their daughter, Buffy, to the Lutheran Bible Camp at Stoney Lake on Friday for her training as a counselor. They dropped Buffy off at Michigan State University in East Lansing on Sunday afternoon before returning to Woodland. Buffy will spend most of the summer working at the camp. Three of the Woodland area churches, Kilpatrick Brethren, Woodgrove ChristianBrethren Parish and Zion Lutheran, handed out long stemmed carnations to all mothers on Mother's Day. At Zion Lutheran the carnations were presented by members of the Luther League. Woodland United Methodist Church honored Doreen Barry as the mother-of-theyear at their Sunday morning service. She was surprised with a potted plant and special recognition during the service. A coffee was held in her honor after the service. Her son, Tom Barry, of Clarksville, surprised her with with attendance at her church, and her daughter. Gretchen Slater, attended with her entire family. Pastor Cliff Randall, of Zion Luthern Church, his wife, Barbara, and their children went to Battle Creek to the home of her brother. Ken and Darlene Hason. where they met her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hanson, from Muskegon for a Mother's Day dinner. Mrs. Randall's parents came back to Woodland and spent Sunday night at the parsonage. They returned to Muskegon Monday afternoon. Lakewood High School has announced that Brenda Raf fler of Woodland is among the top ten graduates this year. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Raffler of Davenport Road. Her school activities include National Honor Society, High Honor curriculum. Argubright Business Olympics, and co-op work at a dentist's office in Hastings. She has been active in band, pit orchestra, the flag corps, 4-H, and the Zion Luther League. Brenda plans to attend college to study­ dental hygiene. The Sunday evening hymn sing at Woodland United Methodist Church was well attended. Around 125 persons enjoyed the two singing groups and the group singing. The Woodland Gospel Singers dedicated the evening to all moms present. They opened the concert with the rousing "I’ll Fly Away" and "In My Robe of White". The seven­ member group sang for thirty minutes before they introduced their special guests, The Davis Brothers Quartet from Battle Creek. The quartet includes Travis Davis who plays electric bass and sings as well as writes songs, Lyle Davis who sings tenor, Lane Davis, the youngest and lead singer, Wendell Davis, who sings bass, writes songs, and handles business arrangements for the group, and Dale Davis who plays the piano. They were sons of a minister in southeast Missouri and grew up in a parsonage with three other brothers and a sister. Their minister father started them singing as a group in 1970. They have traveled in many states and plan to release a new record. "God of Elijah", nationally in the near future. They sang several original songs as well as standards. Woodland Gospel Singers sang again after a collection was taken, and the Gospel group led the audience in a little group singing which included the well-known hymn, "The Old Rugged Cross". After a few more songs by the Davis Brothers, the concert closed with a prayer by Rev. Glen Wegner, and it was announced that records by the Davis Brothers were on sale in the front of the church Following the concert refreshments were served in the church basement by the young people of Welcome Corners Methodist Church. Consumers Power worker honored A Hastings employee of Consumers Power Company will be one of six Southwestern Region workers honored at a dinner Fridaynight in Lansing as part of the utility's state­ wide community service recognition program. The six were chosen from among 30 nominees in southwestern Michigan by a panel of community judges. Nominations were based on volunteer work in community groups, churches, schools, and recreation programs. William Eastman, Nashville, a Street Utility Man for Consumers Power is a Red Cross certified CPR instructor and has been an active volunteer for the Nashville Am­ bulance Service since its beginning. He participates in several amateur radio assistance programs including the Michigan Emergency and Traffic network and the Sky Warn severe weather system. Eastman has also been active in the Nashville Lions Club and Maple Valley Parent-Teacher Organization. This is the first year Consumers Power has sponsored a volunteer recognition program for its employees. Eastman will be among some 50 employees from across the Lower Peninsula being honored at the event. The utility has 10,800 persons serving customers in all but one lower Michigan county. At an earlier function, all 30 nominees from the Southwestern Region were honored. They included Franklin Campbell, an electric Lineman A who was cited for his service on the Hastings City Commission, the Planning Commission, and with the Hastings Fire Department where he is a captain. Local student becomes Honor Society member Kimberley Ann Tobias, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Tobias of Hastings, was formally initiated into Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma on Saturday, April 5, at Western Michigan University. To become eligible, one must demonstrate high academic achievement during his-her freshman year of college. The requirements are achieving at least a 3.5 GPA while carrying 12 or more credit hours a semester. Ever Sincel968Wve D« About Eveiything¥)ur Heat lheemakers today* just one quarter the* they were only ten yw Actual size is mugjiyl ofa silver dollar. Fbr15 years our Cardiac Sympo­ sium has been helping Southwest Michigan Physicians learn impor­ tant new data that helps make heart disease less ofa threat At Borgess. ue'we found that getting many patients offtheir feet as soon as possible helps speed recovery We've spent millions on technology. But we can't begin to put a price on the level ofexpertise and care possessed by our cardiac staff. WELCOME TO STURGIS Our Renewed Hearts Club participates in the annual Run Fbrfte Health OfIL The1985event attracted 3,700runners. 75 ofwhom f't wereformer cardiac patients. ■ 13 'Harvey'is a diagnostic leachingaid with lots ofheart 0neof20intheentire world, he realistically simulates a variety ofheart disease symptoms. Pop: 9,468 ECHO cardiogram uses soundwaves to pmtde images of the heart muscle and valves. Borgess specialists use multi-crystal nuclear gamma cameras for precise diagnosis Hrre one ofonly two hospitals in the state to do so. WELCOME TO ■ PORTAGE i Pop: 38,157 Since1968. more than 48.500 R people have come to us for car0 diac procedures. That 's more than the entire population oftwo ofthe several communities we serve. Fbr 56 years, heart disease has been the number one killer in this country. So for almost two decades now. we've put our hearts into being this area's only provider of complete cardiac care. You see. ever since 1968. when Borgess'specialists began to practice heart catheterization, we've searched for new ways to make heart disease less of a threat. And to help its victims go on to live more normal lives. Our most recent advances in nonsurgical techniques often send patients home from the hospital in an amazingly short time. And when these treatments are administered within the first few hours after a heart attack, permanent damage is often avoided. But should surgery ever be required, it's good to know that over 6,250 open­ heart surgeries have been performed at Borgess. What's more, today's cardio­ vascular surgeon can turn to methods of bypass surgery and valve replacement that no one thought possible, even a few years ago. Other advancements are as near as jwr telephone. By calling our Chest Pain Hotline al 38341 lions answered! professionals# of the year Yet with atl4 available welwil sponsorships �Thursday, May15,1986- The Hastings Banner- Page? Legal Notice Bad food insults poor Ann Landers Symptoms rarely known Dear Ann Landen: I’d like to quote Sandy Rovner, who wrote something in the Washington Post recently that I believe is well worth repeating. I certainly saw myself in her article and I’ll bet mil lions of others will see themselves, too. So many of us fear Alzheimer s disease that it has us worried sick. Rovner wrote: “Try to remember. Did you lose your car keys today? Did you panic because you thought, ’Ab-ha! There they go, another hundred thousand brain cells zapped! Senility is setting in! This is the end!’ “Stop a minute. Have you ever lost your car keys before? How old were you? 20? 30? 16? Did you think then that it was all over? Of course not. So what made the difference? "One of the problems, according to memory expert Robin L. West, psychology professor at the University of Florida, is that people hear so much about the memory deficits of aging that they lock themselves into an inappropriate mindset. They forget all the memory failures they had when they were young and are unable to assess their normal failings in a realistic light. “When memory failures occur, no matter what the reason, it usually is attributed to aging if the person who makes the mistakes is older. If a young person makes the same mistake, we say it is caused by memory overload. CI have too many things to think about right now' or ’I should have written it down.') Sometimes they lay it on a health problem CI have a headache or I’m recovering from the flu’)." I hope you will print my letter, Ann. It may bring comfort to many in your reading audience who, like me, were sure before I read it that I was getting Alzheimer’s or just plain addled at an early age - BETSY FROM BETHESDA DEAR BETSY: I'm sure your letter scored a bull's-eye with a great many readers. Another comforting thought: People who are get ting Alzheimer 's or going bonkers are almost never aware of the symptoms. In fact, they are the last ones to realize that they are not behaving in a normal way. So, if you think you're going a bit loony, chances are that you aren’t. Dear Ann Landers: A recent column greatly distressed me. You told a bereaved widow whose friend kept sending over undercooked casseroles and freezer-burned meat to tell “Mrs. Greatheart" to please give the food to folks who were truly needy. Bad advice, Ann. The needy don’t want it They want nourishment, not garbage. She should thank the woman politely and throw it out. My dad ran out on us in the depths of the Depression, leaving my mother to raise nine kids alone. People gave us a lot of spoiled meat, rotten vegetables and bad fish. We threw it all out and made do with what we could raise in our garden and were given by the Catholic Charities. People Insult the poor when they give them food they wouldn't put on their own tables. KENOSHA READER. DEAR KENOSHA READER: Well said. A good rule of thumb: If you wouldn’t serve it to your own family, don’t give it to anyone else. •don’t want to go for counseling because I’m ttJ?^-^ P60?!6 find out I'm seeing a therapist, they will think I’m unstable and it W>11 hurt my career. My mother told me that when I was 2 years old we were in a blizzard and our car ran out of gas. She and Dad left me in the car while they went to get gas. The snow was piled up oil over the windows and I was alone, crying for four hours until they returned. I know most phobias stem from fears of abandonment and am pretty sure this is '*’here my problems began, but how can 1 help myself? - BREATHLESS IN CONN. DEAR CONN.: You have a clear un­ derstanding of your problem and what caused it, but knowing something inteHtectually does not help when a person has peen seriously traumatized. Reading about it *snt enough. You must talk about it with a professional until you have worked through all those childhood fears. Get over the notion that people will think you are crazy if they find out you are in therapy. More to the point, they will think you are crazy if you exhibit the fears you described and DON’T get professional help. As jvur phobias become more intense and widespread you will become more emotionally crippled. I urge you to check with the Phobia Society of America, 133 Rollins Ave., Suite 4-B, Dept. AL, Rockville, MD 2(fiS2-4004. (Please enclose a long self­ addressed, stamped envelope.) They can provide you with effective treatment facilities in your area. Claustrophobia creates trap Dear Ann Landers; I'm a 30-year-old professional male with a problem that is ruining my life. I recently joined a health dub but I'm unable to use the sauna or swimming pool. I get heart palpitations, break out in a cold sweat, and can’t breathe. The problem is getting worse. I can't sit in my car if there are raindrops or snow on the windshield. I get this feeling of panic and am terrified of suffocating. At night if the bedcovers or pillows cover my face I go crazy. I now find it very difficult to get into an elevator or sit too close to anyone in a car or a restaurant booth. I always have to sit near the aisle in the theater or sports arena. When I get on an airplane I have to sit on the aisle or I feel trapped. I know I have a form of claustrophobia but neJust s’Desired Impotency linked to smoking? Dear Ann Landers: Everyone knows what cigarette smoking does to the heart and lungs, but I wonder how many men realize that sexual impotency is highly correlated with cigarette smoking. Of the 1,011 impotent males that were seen in the New England Male Reproductive Center at the Boston University Medical Center, 78 percent were smokers. This follows as a logical conclusion from everything we know about cigarette smoking and what it does to the blood vessels. More bad news: In most cases, potency does not return when the smoker quits. The Marlboro man should be more honest with us. - MD, ASST. PROFESSOR OF UROLOGY, BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL. DEAR M.D.: Don't blame the Marlboro man. Blame the fools who think they are going to look like him when they light up. The irony of it all! Virility is what these poor suckers are after, and then here comes some new evidence that smoking may interfere with reproduction. Drugs? How much is too much? Is pot OK? Is cocaine too much? If you’re on dope or considering it, get Ann Landers’ all-new booklet, "TheLow Down on Dope." For each .—^booklet ordered, send $2.00 plus a long, se IJMUddres8^dk‘-4>tamped envelope (39 cents * p|p6tage5 to Ahn Landers, P.O. Box 11995, j Cklcago, Illinois 60611. k ' Planning a wedding? What's right? What’s . wrong? Ann Landers' "New Bride's Guide" will relieve your anxiety. To receive a copy, send $2.00 plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE tat: g CLYDE SMITH —TREEMAN I £ Borgess was the first hospital in Michigan to use dilatation techniques to relieve blockage in the arteries. Fbr many this process is an alternative to open-heart surgery We built the first free standing center for cardiovascular health in the country helping cardiacpatients live out their lives normally: — APRIL 28, 198< — Common Council mat In rug ulor session in the City Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan on Monday April 28 1086 ot 7 30 p.m, Mayor Coo* presid­ ing. Present al roll cell were: Campbell. Cusack, Gray. Hem•fling, Jasperse. Miller. Spockmon. Wolton. Moved by Spockmon. suppor­ ted by Gray that the minutes of the April 14. meeting be ap­ proved as read, ond signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Invoices read: Britten Concrete Const............................. $3,028.80 Multi Line...................... 4.746.25 Z^.'/Lomor (Park Grant).................. 1.056.40 Williams* Works (Park Grant).................. 8.049.09 Moved by Cusack, supported by Spockmon that the above in­ voices be approved as read. Yeos: Walton. Spockmon. Miller. Josperse. Hemerling. Gray. Cusack, Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbe'l. suppor­ ted by Jasperse that the letter from the American Legion Post 45. be granted permission to conduct a pa rode on Memorial Day. Moy 26. at 10:00 a.m. to start on Boltwood St. at the City Garage to Riverside Cemetery under the direction of the Chief of Police. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Wolton. supported by Miller that the resignation of Gladys A. voungs from the Hos tings Library Board be received with regrets and o letter of thanks sent. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Spockmon that the resolution to close M-43 from State St. to W. Stole Rd on Moy 26. 1986 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for the Memorial Day Parade be ap­ proved and authorized person to sign said resolution. Yeas: Campbell. Cusack. Gray. Hemerling. Jasperse. Miller. Spockmon, Walton. Absent: None. Carried. The floor was opened up to a matter tabled at the last meet­ ing concerning the transfer of liquor license from 121 N. Michi­ gan to 1624 S. Hanover. Letters were rood from Mel Jacobs. Willord Redmon, and Dorothy Swift, also 19 post cards all against the hanslor. o| Moved by Gray, supported by Wolton that the letters ond cards be received and placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Mr. * Mrs. Hol Olsen were against the bar. Mr. Olsen stated that I) do not transfer license or 2) If license is approved take away the live entertainment ond dance permit. (1605 S. Hanover St.) Other against the transfer due to traffic ond noise were Norm Barlow, 124 E. Shriner & 1505 S. Jefferson. Mr. ond Mrs. Thomas Hildreth.'1530 S. Han­ over. Russell Townsend owns property North of property. Pete Schantz owner of downtown business felt the bar should be kept in the downtown area rather than the proposed area. '• 55' High Range • Fully Insured Workman’s Compensation Phone 721-3318 or 962-7854 - 2* recommended o portable 15KVA engine generator at a cost of $15,000 new. Their overall eval­ uation was. 1. Our present sys­ tem is excellently maintained and operated. 2. Aeration bas­ ins * final clarifiers are near capacity. 3. Lime feeder needs replacing in the near future. 4. Row sewage pump motor over­ haul will result In a 7 year pay­ back at a cost ol $4,000. If was suggested that a letter be sent to the East Press about papers being thrown into yards again. Ordinance No. 203 read. An Ordinance to amend Article XII, Section 3.150 (2) on height limi­ tations of building. Moved by Campbell, supported by Josperse that Ordinance No. 202 adopting the Downtown Development Plan ond Tox in­ crement Financing Plan for the DOA Authority for the City of Hastings be adopted. Yeas: Walton. Spockmon. Miller. Jasperse. Hemerling. Gray. Cusock. and Campbell. Absent; None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Spockmon that the City get bid on their life insurance for em­ ployees ond present at the first meeting in June. . Yeos: All Absent-. None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Hemerling that the Hastings Area Church Softball League be allowed to use Bob King Park Tuesday and Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. beginning April 29 through August 14, 1986 under the direction of the Director of Public Service and they ore to furnish proper in­ surance. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Miller that the men ond womens softball leagues pick up the $100 application fee for the US AAA ond the Director of Public Ser­ vices work It out with the leagues. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. Council suggested that resi­ dents not put their garbage along the curb on garbage pick­ up day. that they will pick up ot the rear door as it is very unsightly ond also that Moy 12-16 Is Spring Cleanup Week and that the City will pick up only yard debris ond if should be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. each morning. Moved by Campbell, suppor­ ted by Walton that the lease agreement with the Aris Coun­ cil be approved as read ond the Mayor and City Clerk be author­ ized to sign. Yeas: Campbell. Cusock, Gray. Hemerling. Josperse. Miller. Spockmon and Walton. Absent: None. Carried. The City reported that they will only pick up yard debris the week of spring cleanup ond In the fall for leaves. In between residents ore not to put it In the streets and gutters but to take core of it. Moved by Campbell, suppor­ ted by Cusack to adjourn at 10.-00 p.m. Rood and approved. William R. Cook. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Cierk (MSI g hrs. i — Banfield— I Those in fovor were Randy Thompson who felt Mr. Boulter ran a good establishment. Mark Englerth. 1704 S, Hanover felt that if the building was not utilized that the building would deteriorate the neighborhood like the building to the South of 1624 S. Hanover hos. He stated that small business is the back­ bone of our community, and the Council should consider the transfer. Bill Dreyer. Retail Chairman felt Mr. Boulter was o good business­ man ond respectable and felt the Council hod a tough decision to make. Ken Depriest ol Nash­ ville felt people were |ustllied In not wonting it os it would bring down the value of their property. Richard Beduhn. Presi­ dent ol Hostings Savings * Loan who had purchased the building adjacent to Mr. Boulter and hove on option on his property ond felt Mr. Boulter was a good businessman ond was in fovor ol the transfer in order to be able to build their new building the way they wont it. The parking was discussed ond Councilman Josperse stated that when the last bar was there they had adequate parking for the square footage ol the building ond Mr. Boulter was going to .odd more to the rear of the building. b] Moved by Cusock. supported by Josperse. that the request of the Hastings Tavern Corp, for transfer of location of o 1985 Class C. license without a dance permit io 1624 S. Hanover be approved. Yeas: Cusack. Josperse Noys: Campbell. Gray. Hemerling. Miller. Spockmon. Walton. Absent: None. Denied. c] Moved by Jasperse. sup­ ported by Cusock that the re­ quest of the Hastings Tavern Corp, for transfer of location of a 1985 Clots C. license with a dance permit located at 121 N. Michigan. Hostings. Michigan. Barry County to 1624 5. Hanover. Hastings. Michigan be approved. Yeos: Cusock. Hemerling. Jas­ perse. MMIer. Spockmon. Nays: Campbell. Gray. Wolton Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, suppor­ ted by Spockmon that the pro­ clamalion for Sears and Roebuck Co. 100th anniversary be ap­ proved and received and Cata­ log presented be received and placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Atty. Shaw stated that the matter referred to him concern­ ing the Farmers Market was being looked Into by ths ab­ stract office. Wastewater Treatment Plant study was presented by the City Planners from Williams * Works. Larry Nix ond Steve Williams explained that changes are needed in order to get the DNR permit approved In the future. They recommended lime stabilization of liquid sludge with liquid storage prior to land application. The capital cost would be $250,000. There would be a $30,000 a year cost la implement this over present costs due to the hauling ol the sludge and lime costs. They sug­ gested that the City postpone their decision until Morch of 1987. Standby power is re­ quired lor the lift station. They £:• Dowling, Michigan Ex pert Tree & Stump Removal Trimming & Cabling — We do the complete job — J ’ We've published a helpful bro­ chure with some very heartfelt ad­ vice. Fbryour copy call383-7B8. 1 COMMON COUP CIL CUT THIS AO OUT AND SAVE I . 1 Home For Sale Turn of the century home has been fully re­ stored to original beauty. Features 3 large S alute your graduates!, bedrooms with walk-in closets, new kitchen, aluminum siding, main floor utility, 2 full baths, classic oak woodwork, fully carpeted, Immaculate and priced to sell at $43,500. 505 E. Grand Hastings 948-9480 after s«> p.m. Attention!! - 1986 HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS 82 you can havequesFftorgess cardiac care fairs a day. every day ^technical advances lost sight of our tSisters of St. Joseph nearly 100 years ago. What this means to you. is care and compassion that comes from the heart. BORGESS Critical Care Is Our Mission In Life Hastings Banner Graduation issue will be published June 5. Those seniors, who did not have their picture taken by White’s Photography, please mail or bring your photo to the Banner by May 20, if you wish your photo to be included in our special graduation issue. Businesses, churches and families have an opportun­ ity to salute graduating seniors in The Hastings Banner's special GRADUA­ TION ISSUE to be published Thursday, June 5. Say Congratulations and Good Luck! Say You're Proud. 943-8051 Coll to place your graduation ad. Call Today! the Don’t miss May 30 deadline. �Pipe 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 15,1986 Housewife heads ‘Superstar Games by Steve Vedder With all due respect to the charged-up participants, there wasn’t a bonifide athlete in sight There was nobody present at the Delton football field Tuesday morning who could rifle a softball 50 yards; anybody who would be clocked at running an 11.5 in the 100; or anybody who could whip a frisbee past 80 feet. And Lorraine Bagley could have cared The Delton housewife was far too busy in her duties as chief organizer of the fifth annual Barry Intermediate School District- sponsored “Superstar Games" to take heed of which of the 44 youngsters was finishing where in the nine events. "The kids look forward to it, they know it comes in the spring." says Mrs. Bagley, who taught for five years in three school systems before retiring to begin a family. “They like to get ribbons and it doesn't matter whether they finish first, second or third ” The games are organized through the Trainably Mentally Impaired (TMI) program of the Delton PTA. The informal TMI group consists of a handful of parents who have impaired children. Mrs. Bagley BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES BILLBOARDS MOST POPULAR VIDEO CASSETTES 17. “The Goonies" (Warner) 18. “Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, •• The Associated Press (c). All rights reserved. •• The following are the most popular video cassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard maions, Inc. Reprinted with permission. Forever" (MGM-UA) 19?'American Flyers" (Warner) 20?’Cocoon" (CBS-Fox) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1 .“Witness" (Paramount) 2. “Commando" (CBS-Fox) 3?‘Return of the Jedi" (CBS-Fox) 4. “Kiss of the Spider Woman" (Charter) VIDEOCASSETTE SALES l.“Jane Fonda's New Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 2?‘The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 5. ‘‘The Goonies" (Warner) 6?‘Silverado" (RCA-Columbia) 3.“Witness" (Paramount) 4?’Return of the Jedi" (CBS-Fox) 7. “Prizzi’s Honor" (Vestron) 8. “Fright Night” (RCA-Columbia) 9. *‘Invasion U.S.A." (MGM-UA) 10?’Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (Warner) ll?‘Silver Bullet" (Paramount) 12. “Ycar of the Dragon" (MGM-UA) 13. * Sweet Dreams" (Thom-EMI-HBO) 5?‘Jane Fonda's Workout" (Kari-Lorimar) 6. “Casablanca" (CBS-Fox) 7. “Pinocchio" (Disney) 8?‘Commando" (CBS-Fox) 9. “The King and I" (CBS-Fox) 10. “Rambo: First Blood Part II" has an 18-year old daughter in the TMI program The Superstar Games are assisted by the Knights of Columbus, which provides Tshirts. and McDonald’s, which supplies lunches to the participants Fifty-eight Delton students helped run the events, which ranged from the balloon toss to soccer kicks. “It’s just a chance for the students to shine, to be a superstar," explained LarryRicco, a Barry Intermediate teacher. Mrs. Bagley is quick to point out the Superstar Games, named years ago by one of the youngsters, are not to be confused with the Special Olympics held annually in Mt. Pleasant. There aren't sufficient funds to send the kids to those games. Each student gets a chance to enter each event and Mrs. Bagley says there seldom are any problems. “These kids are really good; we have few problems," she notes. "Generally speaking, they’re very well-bel>aved and mannered' “Considering their mental abilities, which are not as high as other kids, there is no problem with them.” As can expected when attempting to organize games such as this, success or failure all depends on the organization and efforts of the 58 Delton students and three teacher volunteers. Mrs. Bagley received help from her two co-chairpersons from tlie TMI. Gloria Williams and Nita Davis. “Oh yes," says Mrs. Bagley. “We got a tremendous response from the high school. They all had to get permission from their parents before they could help." Of course, the capable organization which hopefully leads to the subsequent success must start at the top. “If I didn't want to do this, I wouldn't," claims Mrs. Bagley, the mother of four. "I like to help kids whenever they need help. "All kids need recognition and seeing themselves in the paper is great." 14. "Rambo: First Blood Part IT (Thom-EMI) 11?‘Beverly Hills Cop" (Paramount) 12?’The Wizard of Oz" (MGM-UA) 13.“Patton" (CBS-Fox) 14?‘The Blues Brothers" (MCA) 15?‘Gone With the Wind" (MGM-UA) 16.“South Pacific" (CBS-Fox) (Thom-EMI) 15?’Mask" (MCA) 16?’Once Bitten" (Vestron) 17. “National Lampoon’s European Vacation’ (Warner) 18. "Plenty" (Thom-EMI-HBO) 19. "Summer Rental" (Paramount) 20. “St. Elmo's Fire" (RCA-Columbia) Brought to you exclusively by... Music Center ■ 1XW Sisis St, Downtown H-istlnps _ S4S-42B4 frisbee at ORDINANCE NO. 201 AMENDMENT TO THE ZONMG PLAN AND MAP OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS sAvesi.oo An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Plan ond Mop for the City of Hastings. Michigan, with re­ spect to Lots 658 through 672 and the North one holf of Market Square of the original plot of the City of Hostings. The City of Hostings ordains: Sectiee 1 - The AO Zoning of Lots 658 through 672 ond the North one half of Market Square is hereby repealed. Sectiee 2 ■ The zoning pion and zoning map of the City of Hostings with respect to Lots 658 through 672 ond the North one holf of Market Square is amen­ ded to B-2 General Business District. This Ordinance shall take ef­ fect upon publication. Moved by Jasperse ond sup­ ported by Miller that the above Ordinance be adopted os read. Yeas: 8 Nays: 0 Absent: 0 I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, hereby certify that the fore­ going constitutes o true copy ol an Ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City ol Hos­ tings. County ol Barry. Michigan, ot a regular meeting held on Moy 12. 1986. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (5-15) SYNOPSIS OF REGULAR MEETING ORANGEVALE TOWNSHIP BOARD -MAY 6. 1986 All Board members present. Also 9 citizens. Previous minutes ond trea­ surers report approved. Correspondence read ond filed. Approval of Revised Constitu­ tion and By-Laws of Fire De­ partment. Approval to pay Hostings San­ itary Service $2.25 per yard for metal dumpster services. Mini-Park ball diamond bases and water pump repairs authorized. Clerk authorized to send absentee ballot applications to oil township senior citizens. Name of Martin E. Workman (deceased) dropped from 1985 Class C Liquor License located at 11798 W Nine Mile Rood. Payment approved for Charles Anderson physical eaom by Dr. Joseph Roth. Insurance bid received from Michigan Participating Pion. William Blackmore presented results of successful petition drive to ploce ’ Citizens Millage Proposol on June 9 Delton School ballot. Commissioner Kiel commented on County Park mileage pro­ posal. Approval of bills. Meeting adjourned ot 8 55 P.M. Darlene Harper. Township Clerk Attested to by: Russell K. Stanton. Supervisor (5-15) Lorraine Bagley explains how the Superstar Games will run. A total of 44 impaired youngsters took part in Tuesday's games. Parents of grads starting new tradition for seniors Traditions die hard so instead of eliminating tradition a group of Hastings High School parents are trying to replace one with another. They could do without the drinking and driv­ ing that often accompany graduation, but they “don’t want to be negative" and are offering an alternative: Anchors Away '86. In growing numbers, students are respon­ ding: nearly half the class last year, and at least as many this year will be wisked away a half hour after graduation on June 6 to a secret destination where the class will be together for the last time Students can expect to have swim­ ming, tennis, racquetball, a video room, and breakfast to be among the all-night agenda items before returning at 7 a.m. next day. "The program started a year ago," Sandi Carlson, one of the parents said. “We have the party so that the drinking and partying that has gone on the night of graduation can be avoided." Carlson said it was the parents of last year's senior class that started the all-night party after hearing of similar efforts in Kalamazoo. "They were told that if they could get 10 per­ cent of the class to come in the first year, they should consider it a success,” she said. "The first year is hard, but about 50 percent of the class showed.” Area drivers compete in bus roadeo Forty professional school bus drivers, representing school districts in five counties, will compete in a regional School Bus Roadeo Saturday, at Lakeview High School, 300 S. 28th SL Battle Creek. The roadeo involved drivers from Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties and is one of 13 regional com­ petitions scheduled through June 7. Nearly 600 school bus drivers from across Michigan are expected to compete. The top three drivers from each roadeo will advance to the state finals June 18 at Eaton Rapids. "The roadeo competition always is top­ notch because Michigan has a large number of excellent school bus drivers," said Robert V. Cullen, AAA Michigan Safety & Traffic manager. “Besides encouraging the drivers to improve their skills, the roadeos also provide an opportunity to recognize the many safety-minded bus drivers." Drivers are tested on verbal, written and behind-the-wheel knowledge of safety regulations. Besides taking a written test, the drivers also nrjst operate a standard school bus in narrow areas, back into a stall and perform other maneuvers which require judgement of clearance and distance. The regional event begins at 8 a.m. Saturday and concludes with an awards ceremony. SYNOPSIS REGULAR MEETING RUTLAND CHARTER TWP. — MAY 7. 1986 — All Board Members present. 6 citizens. 3 guests. Minutes of April 2nd. meeting approved. Supervisor Edwards advised he hod ordered rood signs, to be placed along main rood en­ tering Township. Caledonia Coblevis>on request lor authorization re: satellite receivers and sell scrambled satellite programming tabled for 30 days for further study. Approved Resolution for Appli­ cation for Flood Insurance and Resolution for Floodplain Man­ agement of Rutland Charier Township by unanimous roll coll vote. Discussed improvement of exter'or of township hall and grounds Committee of James. Bradley and Edwards to take coie ol these needs. Denied paving Woodruff Rood ot present time (% cost Rutland. •/» cost Irving), as other roods in Rutland have higher priority for improvement. Letters read from Burnham & Both Carlson, and another organizer Dawn Horton, say last year's success when “most all comments were very good" will help them per­ suade the class of '86. Horton said about 120 tickets had been reserved so far. Parents will also have the satisfaction of knowing graduates will be “in a safe environ­ ment" and the new alumni will have “lots of things to do" at the secret destination. Members of the class of 1986 can sign up for the event in their senior Social Studies class before graduation, but students will be able to sign up for the event until it happens if they have their parents permission. If a student signs up for the event and doesn’t show, the group said the parents of the student would be called that night. Donations are being accepted to defray the cost of the party and several area businesses have contributed door prizes to lure students to Anchors Away '86. Individuals have a sug­ gested cost of $25, but those who cannot pay will not be turned away. Donations should be directed to Jeanne Pugh, 1040 W. Green Street, Hastings, 49058. If you have any questions contact Sandi and Roy Carlson Jeanne and Norm Pugh, or Ann and Joe Hubert. Volunteers needed for summer variety show The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County is in the process of organizing a variety show to be held on Tuesday, August 19 of Sesquicentennial Week in the evening at the Hastings Central School auditorium. Volunteers are needed to help in the following areas: musicians (piano, bass, guitar, bass violin, drums), set construction and painting, stage and sound crew, lighting, publicity and ushers. ~ Anyone interested in helping is invited to attend an organizational meeting tonight from 7-8 p.m. at the Barry Intermediate School District office at 202 South Broadway, Hastings. Persons who are interested but are unable to attend may telephone the B.I.SD. office (945-4192) and leave their names The show will feature a variety of per­ forming talent from the Barry County area. In keeping with the Sesquicentennial theme, acts will be based on music which was popular during various periods of the last 150 years Arts may consist of songs, dances, or skits, and should be in prepared form at the time of the auditions. The minimum age for show performers is 18 or high school graduate. Additional information pertaining to the auditions will be available at a later Flower Insurance Agency. Has­ tings YMCA, Michigan Town­ ships Association and two per­ mits from Michigan Deportment of Natural Resources. Misuse of cemetery trash re­ ceptacles discussed. Receptacles removed to end this unsightly condition. Approved additional payment of $250 to Hostings Library for this year by unanimous vole. At the request of Hostings Schools, summer taxes will be collected In Rutland Charter Township. % of the school por­ tion only with notices being pub­ lished. Notices of those eligible for deferment will be included with tax bill. Discussed meeting of BlRCH Fire Board Approved Treosur ond Bldg Admim.trotors Wrts - received ond ploced **r B^rpe odvised the Board that Algonquin Lake will be .proyod the week of Moy 12th w. h follow-up the week ol Moy ta t. by ’h> Tow"»hlP Amended budgets ol Trea­ sure, u,id Cleik lu pv.d.u.e nJr”,ary to update offices, by unanlr. ous roll call vote. n*W »o be elec­ ted this year, in compliance with Charier Township low. Term to hi2 °* wt,ich ,im» will run for 4 year terms os do other Township officials. *“•"'** P*’i,ion» ,r®m Mrs. Wither requesting paving of °”°wo Troil ,rofn '"••r**ction of Ottawa Troil ond Jeanne urtve thru intersection of HlIL crest Drive. Approved roll coll vote, perof the Boule Creek Pro B°Hy. M.chigon Region of Sport. £%£*** of America to pass thru Juhond Township August 23 ond 24. A controlled roily *PPfo**<i vouchers *3873 thru «*>l <O< poym.n, by unonimou, I?" F“"d "i"h Adjournment at 9:23 p.m. *®*P*<’lully submitted. Rhylli* Fuller. Clerk Attested to by: Robert Edwards. Supervisor (5-15) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 15,1966- Page 9 From Time to Time... Legal Notice by...Esther Walton NOTICE Recollections to town during Civil War- Part II (Editor's Note: Much has been written about the Civil War battles, little about the home front. Here is a first hand account of life in Hastings from 1854-1863, written by Charles Atkins who lived about where the City Hall parking lot is now. Hie three-part account is edited for length but those who wish can read the whole account in the July 9. 1914 Banner page 17.) Recollections of Hastings During the Civil War By Charles Atkins July 9,1914 My people, consisting of my grandfather, father, mother, sister and myself, came to Hastings in the year 1854, having purchased the property where I now reside. We came overland in wagons from Adrian, Mich, and though at the time of year when the roads were at their best, it was a tedious and tiresome trip, I have no recollection of in­ cidents surrounding our arrival, being dead to the world and wrapped round by the loving arms of Morpheus. My first recollections therefore is of opening sleepy eves and looking into the depths of, to me, an immense open fireplace, covered at bottom with a thick bed of glowing live coals, w,th large and irons supporting three great logs of hard wood which were blazing right merrily along. I discovered myself to be occupying a large and com­ fortable arm chair and covered with a Buffalo robe. Next I heard "Hello old bey! Waked up?" and I looked up into the kindly eyes of John B. Foote, the landlord of the hotel. He excused himself on the plea of having to look out that something must be on the table for those big appetites that we all had surely “bring" him, and I was to make myself at home for the whole house was mine. As I afterwards knew, this was the time the cart was set and in those days, court time was some event I tell you, and attracted all sorts and conditions of men and the lawyers. After awhile, I was made aware that quite a crowd had come upon the front porch, and many came into the room where I was on one errand or other, but the majority for a drink out of some fat black bottles arranged in a case back of a high counter, the landlord, or another, serving it in hugh thick bottom glasses, the partakers, swallowing their drink in a gulp, some with pleased and some with resentful expressions, all which in­ terested me greatly being something new in my experiences, but they all gave a sort of grunt or gasp at the end of the operation, wiped their lips with the back of their hands and laid down a bright piece of silver which the attendant swept into a drawer. In those early days Hastings was a crude though beautiful little village. We all belonged to a common aristocracy of poverty which in the main conduced to more helpful living and consideration of one another, knitting us closely in that common bond. The town was closely shut in by dense forests and the farmsteads not in dose touch as in these modern days, and coming to town meant taking a whole day, sometimes part of the night added.The joys of traversing these woods were many, filled as they were with & Mr bright, singing birds, the wide adventurous river, innumerable streams, the wild cat stealing through the undergrowth, the plaint of the whippoorwill, the call of the blue bird, the honk of the wild geese overhead, and the whirr of the mallard for the sedge. Oc­ casionally, over all, the lilt of a human voice uplifting in joyous song. In this year 1854, the Republican Party was born. I do not recall much, of any, of the events of that season, though, in a way, I sensed a sort of intent bitterness in the air and in men's attitude toward each other. I never tired of listening to the readings of the adventures of Fremont, the pathfinder, and was filled with desire to emulate his example and follow in his footsteps, dreaming of him at night and prattling to myself about him by day. So that when he was nominated for the presidency in 1856, I Immediately swore allegiance to him and his cause. Republicanism meant nothing to me then, and I did not wait until after the usual ratification and pole raising, then the fashion, and from which, for reasons, us small scions were kept away, but gathered a few of my own chums, we with much labor went into the wilderness of the block next west of where I lived, cut down, trimmed, and brought a pole upon our premises. We had no banner but Walter Smith, whose father, George A. published the Democratic paper in the old building (on the NE comer of Broadway and State), volunteered to go over and tackle "George" as he always addressed him. 'George" entering into the spirit of things immediately printed a small streamer for us, bearing the names of Fremont and Dayton, which we nailed to the top of our pole and with infinite pains we got this pole upright and fastened with ropes to the high post of the gate on the line between the Goodyear place and otrs (110 N. Broadway). This was undoubtedly the first Republican pole erected in Barry county if not in Michigan in a presidential year. My father was a Democrat at that time, and though some narrow minded persons, at different lime, and frequently in my presence, urged him to take that pole down, he firmly and invariably refused to interfere with it. I verily believe he would have most strenuously interfered with any one who undertook to molest It. 1 do-not think that Republican was crystallized into a common meaning at that time, only being [or the most part p resent­ ment against the 'thrusting“of slavery upon the so-called northern or free states. A man living at the edge of this village at that time seriously proposed to bring some slaves here to work his farm, but - he changed his mind. However, the Lincoln - Douglas debates cleared the air and people took up the Lin­ coln declaration and made a watch word of it, "This nation cannot exist half slave and half free." Thus forecasting the doom of slavery in this country. The campaign of 1860 was undoubtly the most acrimonious that ever occurred in this country, severing life long friendships, and dividing families, and without doubt, after Mr. Lincoln's election there were many southern sympathisers In the north who hoped he might die or be assassinated before TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED CITIZENS: PLEASE TAKE NO ICE thot th# following Yankee Spring* Township Ordinance No 32 wo* adopted by lhe Yankee Spring* Township Board al it* regular meeting he d Moy 8 1986 said ordinance to become efleclive Moy 15. I486 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHiP BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. J2 ADOPTED MAYB. 1986 EFFECTIVE: MAY 15 1986 AN AMENDMENT TO THE GUN LAKE AREA SEW AGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO EXHIBIT A (RESIDENTIAL EQUIVALENCE TABLE) An ordinance io amend Schedule A pertaining to the residential equivalence table at if pertain* to boarding house*, drug stores, factories, medical ond dental clinic*, shopping mall*, public build­ ing*. office buildings, rooming house*, school* und service station* and to repeal any pari* or portions of the ordinance which is inconsistent herewith. THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS: John Lewis enlisted in Detroit in 1861 and served until 1865. He rode with Tecumseh Sherman, and served on his staff. The photograph was loaned to the Banner by his granddaughter (Mrs. Charles) Eva Lewis Rowley. MOTION I Schedule A of the ordinance being the residential equivalence table it hereby amended to read a* follows: his inauguration, though I have always believed this feeling was owning more to the soreness of defeat than to personal amimosity towards Lincoln. This town was heavily Democratic, a man who changed to the .Repubican side was stigmatized as a turn coat, taunted thus upon the streets and his children, also by their Democratic school fellows. A boy of Republican family going down (the) street in the evening was unsafe. If captured by the more numerous yomg Democrats was compelled to hurrah for Douglas or be ridden lengthwise astride the hitching stringers lining the main street to the detriment of the seat of his pants and likely causing him to eat his meals standing up for a week or two and do his sleeping face down. Political arguments were bitter, criminations. recriminations, personalities and insults of lhe grossest kinds were handed back and forth, and personal dignity was thrown to the winds. It was rarely that any savings of humor was injected. On one occasion two of the most dignified men of the town lost themselves in one of these debates and it looked as if it would end in a personal encounter when a farmer, gently mellow, pushed his way into the crowd to hear and see what it was all about, and when he saw who they were, looked astonished turned, waving his arms as if scattering the crowd, shouted “Come on boys, let's go get a drink, and let the big pickerel fight." (To be continued next week) ReeMeatiel Equivalence Table 1. Boit Shop (Types of Premises). 1.0 shop (Resi­ dential Equivalent) 2. Barber Shops; .01/choir 3. Bars and Taverns; .05'seat 4. Beauty Shops; .20/booth 5. Boarding Houses: .20/guest room 6. Bowling Alleys Jno bars, lunch facilities); .50/ alley 7. Cabins in cabin resorts, campground* or mobile home parks; ,60/unit 8. Campgrounds ond travel trailer porks — A. With individual sewer connections: .30/ site. B. With­ out individual sewer connections. .IS/site 9. Cor Wash — A. Coin-op. 1.0/boy. B. Automatic. 5.0/boy TO. Churches. .01/seat II.Clinics, medical ond denial. 1.0/premises plus .25/exom room 12 Convalescent Homes. .20/bed 13. Country Clubs. .TO/seat in bar o. restaurant plus 10 1000 sq It . ol other area ' 4 Dry Cleaner* I 25 press 15. Drug Stores. 1.0 premises 16 Factories, office or production. .50/1000 sq. ft. 17. Factories, wet process - Based on metered sewage flow 250 gal/24 hr = 1.0 18 Grocery Stores ond Supermarkets. .25 per 1000 sq. ft: 19. Hospitals. 1 10 bed 20. Hotel*, motel*, room* with private bath. .20/ bed 21 Laundry self serve. .35/washer 22. Mobile home* not in pork* or campgrounds. 1.0 unit 23 Mobile home* in mobile home park* or In campground*. .60/unil 24 Multiple family residence or duplex. 1.0/unit 25. Office building, .25/1000 sq. It. 26. Picnic pork. 10 per parking site 27. Public building not in regular use. .5/1000 sq. ft. 28. Restaurants, ,10/seal 29. Rooming houses without meals. .10/person 30. School*, excluding gym*, auditoriums, office, cafeterias, kitchen*, or toilet facilities. 1.0/dassroom 31. Single family residence. 1.00 32. Stores (retail) except a* specifically listed, 1.0 plus .1/1000 sq. ft. 33. Service station without cor wash. 1.0/premises 34. Shopping malls under one roof sharing common bathroom facilities. 1.0/structure plus other individual user classes with plumbing 35. Snack bars • drive-ins. .10/saat 36. Summer camp facilities. .15/camper space NOTE: All of the above users have a minimum of 1.00 residential equivalent. SECTION II Any parts or portion* of this ordinance which are inconsistent with these amendments ore hereby repealed MCTKWM If any section, clause, sentence or provision is determined to be invalid, said invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other part or portion of this ordinance which con be given effect without such invalid part or ports. MOTION IV This ordinance shell take effect May 15. 1986. Marilyn Page. Clerk Yankee Spring* Township (5-15) BORGESS AND HARDINGS SHOW YOU HOW TO SHOP TO YOUR HEARTS DELIGHT healthy when eaten in moderation. . The manager’s booth at every Harding’s,wUl , have free information. Like complete lists of featured foods, recipes to try out and free brochures that tell all about cardiovascular health. As well as information and entry blanks for our recipe contest. We’ll be giving away a grand prize of a Grand Escape Weekend for two at a Saugatuck bed ' Check Our Prices You’ll Love . us! , ew Come on down and see what’s new at... Blair’s Dog and Cat Food — DRY & CANNED — TROPICAL FISH Weekly FISH Specials NEW HOURS Mon., Tues., Thurs.. Sat. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wed, and Frl. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Q| ay U lair S PET and... SftRDEN SUPPLIES ...in downtown Hastings There’s a whole lot in store for you at your local Harding’s. Because Borgess Medical Center, in co­ operation with the American Heart Association of Michigan, has a special program going on right now. We’re all getting together to help you learn how to shop for and prepare healthier foods that are appe­ tizing artd help you reduce your intake of cholesterol and fats, especially saturated fats. Just look for the Light Hearted Living” symbol on shelves and displays. It identifies foods that are and breakfast. Other prizes include Harding’s gift certificates, specially designed Light Hearted Living aprons and more. _ . Some stores have special Light Hearted Living days planned, with fun for the whole family. Regis­ tered dietitians from Borgess will be at those stores to answer questions. They’ll pass out information and delicious food samples tliat are healthy and easy to fix at home. . We’ll also have balloons and other attractions for the children. So just watch your local paper for details about dates and locations. Come on in to your local Harding’s and find out what Light Hearted Living is all about. You’ll see that it’s . something we at Borgess believe in from the bottom of our hearts. Borgess Medical Center �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 15,1966 Going in different directions Dramatic grand slam keeps Saxon baseball in title race by Sieve Vedder Ils the situation every baseball player dreams about: Last inning, bases loaded, game on the line. And in this particular instance, Mike Eastman's dream came true. The junior third baseman crashed a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth to hand Hastings a dramatic 8-4 win over Lakeview and keep the Saxons in a tie with Coldwater and Marshall for first place in the Twin Valley. rhe Saxons, Redskins and Cardinals are all 6-3 with 5 games to play. Hastings hosts Albion in a doubleheader on Saturday and then Marshall in a single game on May 20. The team closes out its regular season with 2 in Sturgis on May 27. With the game tied 4-4 going into the bottom of the ninth, the Saxons loaded the bases on walks to Mark Wilson. Dan Hause and Steve Hayes. Eastman's blast then cleared the left field fence to give Hastings the critical victory. Chad Casey (4-5) picked up his third Twin Valley win on an 8-hitter. He walked only 1 and fanned 10. He gave up only 1 earned run. Junior designated hitter Troy Burch had given Hastings a brief 3-1 lead with a 3-run blast in the bottom of the second. But Lakeview tied the score in the sixth with a pair of runs on 3 Hastings errors. Lakeview went ahead in the seventh on a single and another error, but Hastings rallied in the bottom half of the inning to tie the score 4-4. Hayes' squeeze bunt on a 3-2 pitch with the bases loaded scored Mike Davis. Burch finished 4-for-4 with 2 singles, a double and a homer. ...while softballers fall into second oUCCessruil Slide— Hastings' Mark Wilson slides successfully Into first base In the Saxons 84 win over Lakeview on Tuesday The left Hastings tied with Coldwater and Marshall for first place in the Twin Valley. Sturgis captures 25th straight league tennis meet Coming as a surprise to no one, Sturgis won its 25th straight Twin Valley tennis title last weekend. Hastings finished in a tie for fifth with 27 points. In singles, the Saxons'Tim Hubert at No. 2 and Craig Weller at No. 4 finished fourth while Matt DeCamp at No.l finished fifth. Dave Byrne at No. 4 finished sixth. In doubles the team of Andy Mogg-Dave Vaughan finished fifth while Todd HaveyJeff Rodenbeck and Eric Anderson-Marc Zimmerman both took sixth. Hastings finished sixth in the overall standings. The Saxons did defeat Ionia 6-1 in a dual meet. DeCamp won 6-1, 6-3; Hubert won 6-0, 6-0: Weller won 60, 6-1 and Byrne won his match 60, 6-1. In doubles, Mogg-Vaughan won 6-2, 64 while Anderson-Zimmerman won 6-4, 6-2. Hastings finishes it dual meet season 3-4 in the Twin Valley and 5-6 overall. Sports • • • The trail to a third Twin Valley softball title in 4 years may have ended for Hastings Tuesday night in a disapointing 16-8 loss to co-leader Lakeview. The loss leaves the Saxons 6-3 in Twin Valley play, a game behind Harper Creek and the Spartans, both 7-2. Harper Creek edged Marshall 4-3 Tuesday. The remaining schedule does not favor the Saxons. Hastings has a doubleheader at home against Albion on Saturday, a single game with Marshall on May 20 and a May 27 season finale twinbill at Sturgis. Lakeview plays doubleheaders aganst second division teams Hillsdale and Cold­ water and a critical single game against Harper Creek, which has doubleheaders against Sturgis and Albion. Hastings coach Judy Anderson admitted a win could have put her team in the driver’s seat for a league title. "I was disapointad.” said Anderson. "We didn't have it together. We let down early. We certainly had enough hits (11 to 8 hits for Lakeview) and runs.” The Spartans broke open a close game in the third by scoring 3 runs to give them a 6-2 lead. After Hastings scored a single run in the fourth, Lakeview drove Saxon starter Sandy Dunn out of the game with a 4-run fifth. Dunn gave up 10 runs on only 5 hits, but she did walk 8. Seven Hastings errors led to 4 unearned runs. Kim Harma finished up allowing 3 hits, 3 walks and 6 runs. Amy Atkinson had 3 singles and drove in 3 runs for Hastings while Kim Sensiba added 2 triples and a single and 3 runs scored. Vai Dakin added a pair of singles. In addition to the Saxons' league games, they were scheduled to play Otsego in a pre­ qualifying game on Wednesday and then host Lakewood on Thursday. at a glance by Steve Vodde/ Saxon golfers finish 3rd, overall standings In the Twin Valley's last league jamboree of the season, Hastings finished fourth with a 235. The fourth place finish meant the Saxons placed third in the overall standings with 23 points. Marshal] with 32 points and Sturgis with 26 took 1-2. Marshall won the last meet with a 209 while Wendy Beckwith of Sturgis was match medalist with a 47. Amy Andrus of Hastings fired a 49 while Kristen Arnold shot a 60, Janelie Hoekstra and Lynn Nolen had 63s. The final conference standings will be determined after the conference cham­ pionship tournament at Coldwater on May 20. Hastings did beat Eaton Rapids 208-253 last week. Andrus shot a 43, Nancy Vitale a 54, Arnold a 55 and Nolen a 56. ! V E The Great American Pastime The stocky young man decked out in the red coaching shorts and matching jersey yanked open the door of the pickup truck, hesitated for a moment, and then flipped his empty beer can in the back. Snatching up the duffle bag stuffed with his |96 Wilson A-2000, 33-inch Bombat, genuine leather batting glove and tube of Ben Gay, he strode toward the dusty field. Another softball season was un­ derway. It’s a season tailor-made for the Weekend Warrior, the guy who can’t force himself to abandon sports behind despite the ever-increasing aches and COVERAG E GREATEST SPECTACLE IN RACING. INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY RADIO NETWORK RACE DAY MAY 25 Stereo 100 FM pains synonymous with the ad­ vancement of age. It's a season which if the ballplayer is silly enough to extend into a fall league, can stretch seven months, keep you off a golf course, away from a wife, and get you into a bar for the popular ritual for which slow-pitch softball is so famous. Honestly, how much more can be asked of a sport? Probably the No. 1 reason for the popularity of slow-pitch softball is that anybody who can walk and chew gum can play it That doesn't necessarily mean excel in it, but play it — two radically different concepts. Some of us claim to be able to play golf, for instance, but if shooting in the low 50s is excelling then yes, we can play golf. Scores like that liave kept many of us from applying for PGA membership. But when it comes to slow-pitch softball, how much athletic ability does it actually require to swipe at a pitch timed at 15 MPH on the radar gun, huff and puff around 66-foot bases (one at a time with a coffee break in between), or make a faint stab at a line drive you know you aren't going to flag down anyway? Not a great deal, but like we pointed out, that's the attraction. On the other hand, some of the finest athletes I've seen have been slow-pitch softball players. If you imagine any knucklehead can step on a softball field and excel in the sport, you’re sadly mistaken. In fact, I've seen kids who were all­ league baseball players in high school fail to contribute to a mens slow-pitch softball team. Another appeal, which has diminished over the years because there are fewer of them, is weekend tournaments. There are some ballplayers who have played in prac­ tically every nook and cranty in southern lower Michigan and who can rank the condition of the fields and facilities. Some of every softball players' finest momenta have been spent on Sunday afternoon battling for the proverbial “metal" softball players covet. But the real reason for the high popularity of slow-pitch softball is, let’s face it, the beer. There is virtually no place in the game for someone who doesn’t con­ sume his share of hops and grains In fact, no softball game is complete without rehashing events afterward in one’s favorite saloon. For all the above reasons, slow-pitch softball has replaced baseball as the true National Pastime. Three Hastings players,(left to right) catcher Kim Galbreath, pitcher Sandy Dunn, and second baseman Kim Tebo try to surround a bunt In the Saxons' IM loss to Lakeview Tuesday. The Saxons fell to second place with 'hr. Jayvee baseball team nips Ionia; lose pair to Hillsdale Brandon Wilder's 2-out single in the eighth gave Hastings' jayvee baseball team a 3-2 win over Ionia last week. In a Twin Valley doubleheader with Hillsdale, the Saxons lost both games 11-7 and 8-6. Wilder was also the winning pitcher against Ionia in relief of Gary Parker. Paul Roy had 2 hits while Kent Gee drove in 2 runs. In the doubleheader loss, Jack Hobcrt and Wilder were the losing pitchers. Lee Nichols and Jamie Strohm had 2 hits in the opener while Jeff Pugh had 4 hits in­ cluding 4 rbis in the nightcap. Wilder singled and doubled. Hastings is now 3-6 overall and 1-6 in the league. Times set for Hastings boys basketball camp The Hastings boys basketball camp for youngsters in the fifth through eighth grade will be held June 16th through June 20th. The cost of the camp will be $15 if registered in advance or $20 the first day. The camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. every day. The camp will concentrate on the fun­ damentals that all young players should learn and they will be given drills to take home. There will also be guest lectures by both college coaches and players. Camp forms should be mailed to Dennis O’Mara, <29 S. Park. Hastings, 49058. Make all checks payable to Dennis O’Mara. If you have any questions call 948-8625. Saxon jayvee softballers up mark to 12-3 Hastings’ jayvee softball team lost to Lakeview 11-10, but did sweep a doubleheader from Hillsdale 34-3 and 22-2. Against Lakeview, Amy Bowers took the loss. Denise Madden had 3 hits and 2 rbis; Kelli Tebo a double and 2 rbis; and Shelly Con­ verse 2 rbis. Against Hillsdale, Dawn Eaton and Diane Dykstra were the winning pitchers. Dana Clark had a single and homer and 4 rbis in the opener while Bowers drove in 5 runs and Tebo 4. In the nightcap, Kim Smeade hit a homer while Tebo and Madden had 2 hits. Plans finalized for Hastings alumni game Hastings baseball coach Bernie Oom has announced the annual Hastings alumnivarsity baseball game will be played may 26 at 2 p.m. Alumni members who can play should contact Oom at 945-9790. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! May 15 May 15 May 16 May 16 May 17 May 17 May 17 May 19 May 20 May 20 May 20 May 21 SOFTBALL Lakewood BASEBALL Lakewood GOLF Reglonals TENNIS Reglonals TRACK Reglonals BASEBALL Albion (2). SOFTBALL Albion (2). TRACK Delton Co-ed . SOFTBALL Marshall . BASEBALL Marshall .. GOLF Twin Valley TRACK Twin Valley.... 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. .... Noon •... Noon 4: 00 p.m. 5: 00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 15,1986 — Page 11 Spring means morel mushrooms m Michigan An army of nearly 500,000 persons will venture into Michigan woods and fields in May to bag one of the state's most elusive but tasty prizes - the morel mushroom. aC" cording to AAA Michigan. Morels are sought in two edible varieu**Black morels are most abundant in u>e northern half of the state while white morels are plentiful in man) hardwood forests throughout Michigan. Seasoned mushroom hunters suggest the best place to search is on gently rolling land covered by hardwood trees, including dead elm or poplar, with a lake or river nearbyThe south slopes of hills, valleys and around elm stumps also are good hunting spots. AAA Michigan advises hunters to learn the difference between edible morels and poisonous mushrooms and not to pick anything if uncertain. Black morels have deep dark-cream to brownish-black irregularly spaced pits on a hollow top at­ tached at its base to a hollow stem. While morel tops vary from light cream to yellowish-brown. Weather determines the quality of morel growth, and the warm temperatures and Robert Smith and son Isaac of Hastings displays a bag of mushrooms found north of Hastings. May is a peak month for the collecting of mushrooms. jiftUTidatnl moisture early this spring were nZtL.Houever- m‘d-April's cold spell has the start of the morel season back m late April to early May in most regions. are a number of morel mushroom .?“fva,sin the state where hunters can enjoy J?,h® and. if necessary, learn how to find ■nd identify edible morels. Major events include the Morel Mushroom esuval at Harrison and Mushroom Mania Onaway, both May 10; the National mushroom Hunting Championship. May 10ii. in Boyne City. Morel Mushroom Festival. ay 10-11, Harrison; and Mesick Mushroom festival. May 10-18. Vp-Uxiate morel information is available rom local chambers of commerce and •estival organizers. A Michigan Department of Natural resources guide provides more information about Michigan's 2.500 varieties of mushrooms. It is available free by calling <517 ) 373-1220. The only equipment necessary is a knife, Paper sack, comfortable walking shoes and patience. Do not place mushrooms in a Plastic bag because they will spoil quickly. -BLUE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 5-12...J. Rugg 46-2. P Hodgas 55-3. D. Goodyoar 48-3. J. Panlil 47-2, W. Nitz 48 1. J. Jacobi 41-1. J. Koichum 47-4, 8. McGinnis 53-4, L. Gillespie 54-0, T. Sutherland 41-0. STANDINGS... E. Mathews 8; J. Echtonaw 8; J. Coleman 7; J. Jacobs 6. J. Rugg 6; W. Nitz 5: B. McGinnis 4; D. O'Connor 4: L. Gillespie 4. B. Stanley 4; J. Ket­ chum 4. D. Goodyear 3; P. Hodges 3. J. Ponlil 2; T. Sutherland 0. H. Bottcher 0; I. Kornstodt 0. G. Cove 0. PAIRING FOR 5-19 BACK NINE J Rugg vs. W. Nitz; B. Stanley vs. J. Panfil; D. O'Con­ nor vs. B. McGinnis: H. Bottcher vs. J. Echtonaw, J. Colemon vs. D Goodyear; J. Ketchum vs. J. Jacobs; G. Cove vs. L. Gillespie; P. Hodges vs. L. Kornstodt; E. Mathews vs. T. Sutherland. - GREEN DIVISION— MATCH RESULTS 7-12.. R. Miller 46- 2 D. Gouss 51 2. STANDINGS... N. Gardner 8; D. Gauss 6. R. Toegordin 4; B. Youngs 4, R. Miller 2; D. Beduhn 0. PAIRING FOR 5 19 BACK NINE... D Gauss vs. B, Youngs: N. Gardner vs. R. Toegordin; K. Smith vs. M. Dorman; D. Beduhn vs. R. Dawe. GOLD DIVISION — MATCH RESULTS 7-12... T. Chaso 4 L. Lang 45-4. B. Krueger 43-4. B. Vonderveen 45-C. D lorenger 46-0 B. Stock 43-9. J. Kennedy 46-4. J. Hoke 48 3 B Miller 18 4. G. Holman 47- 0. G. Hamoty 43-1. G. Iron­ side 43-0. STANDING' A Kn>»oer 11; J. Kennedy 9; B. Miller 8; L. Long 8; B. Rohde 8: T. Chaso 8; 8. Vonderveen 3: 8. Hollister 2; B. Stack 1: D. Lorenger 0; D. Foster O. PAIRING FOR 5-19 FRONT NINE... T. Chase vs. D. Cotter. D. Foster vs. 8. Vonderveen; J. Kennedy vs. J Hoke; L. Lang vs. G. Holman; G. Ironside vs. B. Slack; J. Fisher vs. 8. Krueger. D. Jarman vs. B. Rohde; B. Hollister vs. D. Lorenger. B. Miller vs. G. Homaty. REDDIVISIONMATCH RESULTS 5-12... D. Jocobs 45-2. P. Lubieniecki 49-3. H. Burke 46-4. G. Crothers 47-4. D. Holl 44-4, F. McMillan 43-4. G. Lawrence 49-4. S Baxter 53 2. H. Burke 47-1. P. Siegel 59-0. L. Gorlinger 53-0. C. Morey 55-0. L. Perry 43-0. J Hopkins 45-0. D. Jocobs 45-4. P Lubieniecki 45-4. G. Crothers 47- 4. A. Havens 51-4. F. McMillan 45-2. H. Stanlake 46-2. M. Cook 54-0. S. Baxter 53-0. A. Havens 51-0. M. Bacon 78-0. J. Hopkins 43-2, G. Ener 52-2 STANDINGS:..O. Hall 12; P. Lu­ bieniecki 11; F. McMillan 10. H. Burke 9; G. Crothers 8; G. Etter 6: P. Siegel 4; L. Perry 2; S. Bax­ ter 2; C. Morey 0; M. Bacon 0; M. Cook 0. PAIRINGS FOR 5-19 BACK NINE... S. Baxter vs. C. Morey; P. Siegel vs. P. Lubieniecki; M. Bacon vs. J. Hopkins: L. Gorl­ inger vs. A. Havens: G. Etter vs. I. Perry: D. Jocobs vs. F. McMillan; H. Burke vs. M. Cook; D. Hall vs. G. Crothers; H. Stanlake vs. G. Lawrence. —SILVER DIVISION MATCH RESULTS 5-12... B. Weller 39-4. L. Archer 43-4. S. Williams 39-4. B. Wiersum 44-4. T. Cleveland 47-3. P. Edwards 48- 2. B. losty 49-0. B. tasty 49-0. 8 Weller 39-0. T. Cleveland 50-0, J. Burkholder 47-1. T. Hor­ ding 48-2. B. Kubiak 37-4. S. Williams 39-4. J. Burkholder 53-4, T. Bellgraph 45-4, B. Cove 43-2, B. LaJoyo 49-0. B. LaJoye 49 0. J. Austin 65 0. H. Wattles 42-0. P Mogg 42-2. STANDINGS...!. Bellgraph; J. Burkholder 9; P. Edwards 8; B. Wiersum 8; S. Williams 8; L. Ar­ cher 8; 8. LaJoye 4; B. Kubiak 4; T. Cleveland 3. D. Brower 0: J. Austin 0; B. losty 0. PAIRINGS FOR 5-19 FRONT NINE... B. Weller vs. H. Wattles; 8 Kubiak vs. S. Will.oms: J. Burkholder vs. T. Harding; T. Cleveland vs. J. Austin; D. Brower vs. P. Mogg; B. losty vs. B. Cove; B. LaJoye vs. L. Archer; T. Bellgroph vs. 8. Wiersum: D. Ellis vs. P. Edwards. -WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 5-12... D. Dim­ mers 51-1. R. Newton 51-4. F. Morkle 56-2. T. William 57-0. M. McPhillips 64-0. M. Dimond 62-2. M. McPhillips 52-4. N. Carter 42-4 M. Flohr 48-4. H. Nolan 6H0. R. Newton 58 0. J. Toburen 48-0. STANDINGS... M. Flohr 9; M. McPhillips 8; N. Carter 7; F. Markle 6: M. Dimond 5; R. Nowton 5; T. Boop 4; D. Dim­ mers 4. C. Cruttenden 4; J. Toburen 3; E. Bohannon 3; G. Brown 1; H. NoIon 1; T. Johnson 0; D. Hoekstra 0; T. William 0. PAIRING FOR 5-19 FRONT NINE... T. Wi'liom vs. C. Crut­ tenden; M. McPhillipsvs. J. Toburen: T Johnson vs. H. Nolan; M. Dimond vs. G. Brown: D. Dimmers v. D. Hoekstra. N. Carter vs. E. Bohannon; F. Markle vs. M. Flohr. Spread marble sized pellets like grass seed. Effectively kills weeds at any depth. Registered with Federal Environmental Pro­ tection Agency. Certified and approved for use by state agencies. 10 lb. can. Treats 4.000 sq ft of lake bottom. $36.95 includes delivery 50 lb. carton. Treats 20.000 sq. ft. of lake bottom. $139.95 includes delivery. State permit may be required. Words for the Ys CALL TOLL FREE 1*800-328-9350 Hastings Country Club Standings: Men’s Mon. Night Golf League KILL LAKE WEEDS Proven Aquaclde pellets destroy unwanted underwater weeds. (Except Minnesota Call 612-222-1922) Or write tor tne mformabon to Qur 31 st year AQUACIDE CO. ----- ~ 308 Prince Street. Dept 574. P.O. Box 65367. St Paul. MN 55165-0367 Day Camp - Because of the tremendous response to this year's YMCA Camp Algonquin’s Day Camp, a new session has been opened during the week of July 28August 1. Day Camp is designed to give campers a first camping experience who may have camping during the day and be home at night. This year, campers will have an option to stay overnight on Thursday, where they'll go on a hayride and have a visit from Indian Joe. Campers will also participate in regular camp activities such as swimming, camp crafts, hiking, BB and archery shooting, nature and trips to the island. Special events will also be held daily. Day Camp is open for boys and girls seven years old. Campers will be tranpsorted to camp and returned to the Hastings Jr. High by the YMCA. Camp is run 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The cost for the one week program is $53 for Hastings Residents and $63 for non­ residents. Those interested in participating should call the YMCA office at 945-4574 and a detailed brochure will be sent to them. Resident Camp Programs - Programs at YMCA Camp Algonquin keep campers on the move and enjoying every minute of every day. Instruction programs include: Swim­ ming, creative crafts, BB guns, archery, rocketry, along with instruction in boating, canoeing, sailing and snorkeling. These programs are especially designed to teach new skills while under the direction o! trained instructors. Another important facet of camp life is the cabin group. Programs such as hikes, ropes course, float trips, overnites on the island, challenges to other cabins and all camp activities such as the Lumberjack relay, capture the flag, camp­ lies 50’s dances, break dances, horseback riding in Yankee Springs, give campers opportunities to work within a group or as an individual. We have added a new program for the 11-12 year olds. Campers will be transported to Pretty Lake Adventure Center. Here cam­ pers will be exposed to day long labyrinth of initiatives constructed 15 feet above the ground. Campers while under the instruction of the center's expert staff, will cross tension traverses, Tarzan swings, high woolseysd, fidget ladders, balance beams, a bucking log, cargo nets, and much more. Campers in this age group will also be able to schedule as a cabin group a half day canoe trip down the Thornapple River. Resident camps are held at the following times: 9-10 year olds: June 30-July 4 (coed); July 7-11 (coed); July 14-18 (coed). 11-12year olds: Boys: August 4-8, Giris August 11-15The cost for the one week program is $98 for Hastings residents and $108 for non residents. To register call the YMCA off.ee and a detailed brochure will be sent. Each camp period has a limited number of campers, so early registration is recommended to reserve the week desired. Pennock Health and Fitness Center ...and HASTINGS YMCA Present... Pre-Natal Exercise A national YMCA health enhancement program designed to provide safe stretching and conditioning exercises for pregnant women. Tuesday-Thursday 1-2 p.m. or 7-8 p.m., Fitness Center CLASSES START MAY 15. Playground and Summer Sports Schedule A playground and summer sport brochure will be passed out to all the Hastings area school district students, the week of May 26 Keep watching this column for more details. Tuesday-Thursday, 3-4 p.m., Fitness Center •? — NOTICE — The City of Hastings is now accepting bids on Life Insurance for their employ­ ees. Bids must be received by June 4, 1986. For bid specifications please con­ tact Sharon Vickery, City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 or call 945-2468. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk Post-Partum Exercise Designed to provide cardiovascular and strength exercises for recently delivered moms, focusing on get­ ting the areas of the body back in shape that have been stressed by pregnancy. Backyard Learn to Swim Lessons ■ A swim brochure will be printed and given to all the students of the Hastings school district, the week of May 19. Keep watching this column for more information. uftwiuniss /f _____ 25ss cv> CLASSES START JUNE 5 For information and registration, call.- fjgl|] Pennock’s Health and Fitness Center • 945-4333 Monday thru Friday 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 49058-1790 �Pape 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 15,1986 Area construction projects evidence of growing community by Shelly Sulser Digging, paving, building and refurbishing are all a part of the many improvement plans cemented by various businesses in Hastings that are currently underway. Businesses from north, south, east and west are accomodating themselves for their recent realized growth, and anticipate further expansion in their various fields. The County Seat Lounge, owned by Gary and Carla Rizor, is in the process of ex­ panding their S. Jefferson Street facility at a cost of about $50,000 to meet the demand for their popular social atmosphere. Little Ceasars Pizza, which opened for business in Hastings in January, recently paved its parking lot. "Business has been a lot better since we paved the parking lot.” said manager Ronda Roscoe. “We've had a lot of good comments on it." Roscoe said further improvements at the N. Broadway restaurant include building a fence on the north side of the building and planting shrubs for landscaping purposes. Formerly at 305 Church St, the Title Office has moved to a new location on State Street were much improvement was needed, said office manager David Reimink. "We redid the inside and refinished the outside by replacing the siding and putting brick on the front," he said. "It was in bad need of repairs." Continued growth is also the reason Cappon Oil Co. is replacing its old office with a new one. The old office, which was tom down April 18, was a bit cramped according !o Daryl Cappon. "We needed more room," he said, adding that in the new office building, each person will have his own office. In addition, a con­ ference room for manager meetings will be housed in the basement. Cappon said the company's goal is to have the new structure finished by July 1. By far the biggest project underway in Hastings is the expansion of the Felpaush Food Center between State Street and Boltwood. City building inspector Constantin Hunciag reports that there have been five com­ mercial building permits issued this year, with the Felpausch project tagged at $24 million, and the foundation alone priced at another $60,000 The remaining two building permits issued, he said, were for Pope Appliance’s move into the building previously occupied by Montgomery Ward and for Felpausch demolition. Felpausch Food Center is expanding their floor space, a project costing over $2.5 million. Federal Court judge dismisses one lawsuit against Barry County A U.S. District Court judge has dismissed one of two lawsuits filed by a convicted murder-r against Barry County, the county board of commissioners learned Tuesday. Judge Richard Enslen has dismissed the charges by Kevin Grote who claimed that he did not receive the same treatment and recreational, educational and religious privileges as other inmates when he was housed in the Barry County Jail. Defendants in the lawsuit were Sheriff David Wood and Jail Administrator Daniel DiperL Grote is currently serving three life terms in prison for the 1982 murder and robbery of Francis Young and Helen Mott at Young's Prairieville home. Judge Enslen decided that the limitations placed on Grote while he was housed in the Barry County Jail were “responsible and did not constitute punishment." Grote has until May 31 to appeal the decision. “At least we've won one round," said County Board Chairman Carolyn Coleman. Grote’s second lawsuit against the county is still pending before U.S. District Judge Benjamin Gibson and because of a backlog of cases, it might be several months before the case is heard, according to a letter rrom the county board's attorney, William H. Fallon of the Grand Rapids legal firm of Miller, Johnson, Snell and Cum miskey. ■ ■ Expansion is also under way at the County Seat Lounge on S. Jefferson Street in Hastings. The Title Office is now located on State Street, having moved from its former Church Street office. Refurbishment was needed inside and out. In the second lawsuit Grote alleges that he fell in the shower while he was an inmate in the Barry County Jail and that he was denied medical needs for the care and treatment of an alleged paralysis of his lower ex­ tremeties. State inspection reveals County jail “in good shape' International Club buys passports for exchange students An early morning jogger was first to report an accident on South Broad­ way Sunday that sent a Hickory Comers man to the hospital with a skull fracture and multiple lacerations. Truck discovered down steep embarkment, driver injured A pick-up truck driven by a Hickory Comers man was discovered early Sunday morning lying at the bottom of a 7o-foot embankment on South Broadway just out­ side of Hastings by a jogger passing by. Information from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department indicates the vehicle left the east side of South Broadway just before the city limits, traveled 420 feet and down a 20-foot embankment, and struck a tree. Driver of the vehicle, James O. Hutchins, The Hastings High School International Club has presented four of its members with $25 checks to be used to buy passports for ♦he students' planned Foreign Exchange trips. Sophomores Michelle Stanton and Angie Sears and seniors Rex Brown and Martha Dimmers will be heading to countries such as Belgium and Brazil for a year of study. International Club members pictured here include (left to right) Dave Covey, Robin Beach, Angie Lumbert, Janine Briggs, Julie Pugh, and travelers Michelle, Rex, Martha ond Angie. " 26, of Box 62, Kellogg School Road, was removed to Pennock Hospital. He was later transferred to Borgess Hospital where he was listed in fair condition Wettaesday. Police said there were no signs that Hut­ chins tried to brake before sliding off the road. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident, police said. The accident apparently occurred several hours before it was discovered at 7:45 a.m. Police investigating collision April 30 of car and semi truck Barry County Sheriffs deputies have issued a ticket' for improper lane usage to the driver of a semi tractor-trailer that collided with a car April 30, seriously injuring the 46year-old driver of the car and his 11-year-old son. Deputies say the driver, Keith R. King. 47, of 2257 Iroquois Trail, Hastings, apparently left his foot on the semi’s air brakes too long, causing the brakes on the truck's flatbed trailer to lock up. The trailer jackknifed across M-43 south of Delton while King, who was northbound, was slowing down for a curve, police said. The trailer Nocked off the southbound lane, deputies said, and a car being driven by Sylvanus F. Reed of 12962 Gilkey Lake Rd., Hicko'y Corners was unable to avoid hitting the trailer. The car slammed into the middle of the trailer, skidded along it, bounced off the trailer's rear tires and slid backward into a ditch, deputies said. Little Ceasar*s Pizza recently paved their parking lot for customer conven­ ience. Shown are (left) Ken Konieczny and (right) Ronda Roscoe, mgr. Rescue personnel took 14 hours to ex­ tricate Reed and his son Michael from the car, deputies said. Deputies called for a helicopter transfer of the injured to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Deputies said that when the helicopter arrived at the accident scene, the Reeds were still trapped in the car and a physician on board the helicopter had to begin in­ travenous feeding and other medical procedures while the two were still inside the vehicle's wreakage. Deputies said the on scene medical aid probably saved the Reeds’ lives. The accident occurred at 4:15 p.m., deputies said. The driver of the semi was uninjured. The elder Reed was taken to Bronson Hospital’s trauma care unit where he is being treated for multiple injuries. Son Michael was treated for a concussion, hospital personnel said. Local residents attend lecture series Hastings residents Madonna Hodges (second from left) and Gladys Mbungs (right) were in attendance recently at the Town Holl Lecture Series at W.K. Kellogg Auditorium in Bettie Creek. Speaker for the lecture was Arianna Stossinopoulos Huffington (second from right), who spoke on ’’Games of Life and The Art of Liv­ ing". Also pictured at left is Richard Lovell of Kellogg's, who introduced Huffington prior to her lecture. J ’ Enjoy Hastings’ Michigan Week ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED ma Y1724 By Elaine Gilbert The Barry County Jail is in good shape, say officials from the Michigan Department of Corrections. The jail was inspected January 29 by the department's Office of Facility Services which recently issued its findings in a report that was mentioned at Tuesday’s meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. A review of the jail facility and its operating policies and procedures "show this facility to be in good shape. The only deficiencies noted ...are minor deficiencies and can be taken care of with little problem," the report said. "I think it’s an excellent report, Com­ missioner P. Richard Dean told the board. "And the sheriffs department should be commended for doing a good job.” He noted that this year the jail has housed a total of 423 inmates to date. The average daily count is 49-inmates “which puts us over capacity." Deficiencies noted in the report include a recommendation to install a fire-smoke detection system in the jail. However, such a system is not required. The report also states that whenever a female prisoner is housed, a female corrections officer should be provided at the same time. A closed-circuit TV should be used in the "tank area” to assist in observation of that cell, according to another recommendation. A segregation cell in the jail is smaller than tlie required 80-feet, the report stated. However, Sheriff David Wood has requested a variance and proposed limited operation of the cell. The light level should be increased within high security cells and a broken ther­ mometer should be replaced in one of the refrigerators in the jail’.* kitchen, according to the report. State inspectors commended the fact that the kitchen area of the jail is regularly in­ spected by the Department of Public Health, Dean said. Reorganizing planning and zoning office considered The possibility of reorganizing the Barry County Planning and Zoning office is going to be studied by the county board of com­ missioners' county development committee. Commissioners Tuesday discussed the matter and asked the committee to report back to the board at a later time. The discussion surfaced when the board was approving participation in a Community Growth Alliance program with the city of Hastings and Caihoun County (see related story). As part of the county's contribution to the program, it will furnish office space for a new full-time economic development executive and Commissioner Cathy Williamson mentioned that the planning and zoning office would be the most likely spot. She noted that a director for the planning and zoning office has not been hired yet to fill the vacancy created when Winifred Keller Foote retired last year. And that "we are looking at planning and zoning (to be staffed) with a part-time director (rather than the former full-time position) ” Commissioner Ted McKelvey said the finance committee feels planning and zoning should be reorganized "and we can save enough money to go along with this (the new economic development director)." Also at Tuesday's meeting, the board voted 6-1 to change a motion regarding former Barry County Animal Control Officer Richard Engel. Last month, the board had agreed to terminate his employment. He had been placed on indefinite suspension last February. At this week’s meeting, com­ missioners voted to change their previous motion to provide Engel with the opportunity to receive disability, if possible, but still suspend him. Commissioner Rae M. Hoare voted against the change. Details of Engel's suspension have not been disclosed. In other business, the board: —Gave the finance committee power to act on working out a contract with a local in­ dividual to finish work on the county’s computer programs at a cost of about $2,000. The expenditure is expected to allieviate some computer problems that still exist in "the clerk’s and treasurer’s offices in getting reports out the way they should be,” said McKelvey. —Appointed three persons to fill vacancies on the county compensation commission: Duane Bower of Hastings, who will serve a four-year term; Penny Hogan of Delton and Gary Biermacher of Thornapple '’’ownship who were both named to one-ye ar terms. —Named Dolores Mohn to serve on the county substance abuse board until Dec. 31, 1987 to replace Dr. Diane Ebaugh who resigned to do work for the substance abuse program. —Nominated Kenneth Bower, Ron Coates and Norm Stanton to reappointments on the planning and zoning board for three years. The board will take action on the ap­ pointments at its May 27 meeting. —Declared May as recycling month in Barry County. Lake spraying planned Alonquin Lake will have its second spraying the week of May 27. Residents should check their beaches for a new posting or the flyer delivered regarding restriction! on swimming, irrigation or fishing. �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, May 15. i986- Page 13 Girlfriend’s mother, gunman guilty of murder . , ’s agirlfriend ---------- a -slai." man mull gu in iuiiuand dliu a nired gunman were found guilty of murder Friday in the death of Rodney A. Fancher of Lansing, who was shot and killed on a rural Barry County road October 3. u m*1”3 ®us^ar<^ Lansing, and Tony Hill, 32, of Charlotte, were convicted of conspiracy to commit murder and first degree murder after a weeklong jury trial in Eaton County. A third person charged in the case, Anna Bushard's son-in-law Harold L. Stevens, 34, of Potterville, still awaits trial in the case. Bushard and Hill were convicted largely through the testimony of Anna's daughter Peggy J. Stevens, 26. Harold's wife Peggy Stevens was originally charged with murder along with the other three defen dants, but was granted immunity from prosecution in exchange for her testimony against her mother and Hill. Stevens testified that Hill was hired by her mother Anna Bushard to murder Fancher because Fancher was treating Bushard's grandson Brian badly. Fancher was the live-in boyfriend of Bushard's daughter Cora, Eaton County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeffrey Sauter said. Fancher, Cora, and Cora's two sons, Brian and Brad, were living with Bushard at the time s murder. timeofofFancher Fancher's murder,Sauter Sautersaid said. Fancher was going to marry Cora and move out of Bushard's house, Sauter said. The prosecutor said Fancher had in­ creasingly become a father figure to the boys. He said that prior to Fancher's en­ trance into the family, Brian had been very close to his mother’s sister Peggy and her husband Harold, who had helped raise him, and they felt edged out of the relat.onship by Fancher. "Rod got so that he was treating Brian mean ... he didn’t want ur. to see or even talk to him,’’ Stevens testified during the preliminary exam on the case. Sauter said there was testimony at the trial that Fancher would “twist Brian's arm”. Stevens told the court that she and her husband Harold were approached by her mother asking if there wasn’t something that could be done about the situation. She said her husband talked to a friend of his, Hill, about killing Fancher. Trial testimony showed that the day prior to Fancher’s murder the Stevenses gave Hill a motorcycle, Sauter said, and a $100 payment to Hill was made two months after the murder. Stevens said she was told by Hill after the murder that he had enticed Fancher to a bar in Potterville and then taken him to Barry County Countyand andshot shothim him. Hill posed as a trucker wanting to hire Fancher to unload a truck, she said. Fancher met Hill at the bar and the two went for » ride. When they got to Bivens Road in Barn' County. Hill slopped the car and pretended to be looking for marijuana in the trunk, she said. Hill asked Fancher to get out of the car to move a toolbox in the trunk, and then shot him with a 12-guage shotgun, according to testimony. Hill told the victim that he was killing him because of the way he treated Brian and because "this is the way his grandma wanted it," Stevens testified. Stevens’ testimony was supplemented by that of Bay City resident Jim Oswald, who helped police put their case together originally when he told them late last year that Harold and Peggy Stevens had been at his home discussing the murder just prior to Fancher’s death. The Stevenses left Oswald's home to deliver a mobile home to Florida and were gone the day of the murder, Sauter said. Also testifying at the trial were detective sergeants Ken DeMott of the Barry County Sheriffs Department and Robert Golm of the Michigan State Police. DeMott was the original investigator in the case since Fancher's body was discovered in Millage, continued from page 1 May is S.A.F.E. Place Month, mayor says Hastings City Mayor William Cook has declared May "S.A.F.E. Place month. S.A.F.E. Place Is a shelter tor victims ot domestic violence a'n8sex;* ual assault in Battle Creek. The proclamation urges citizens to 'support this shelter and the haven It offers to the men, women and children In our com"munlty In need of Its services." Pictured with the mayor during the signing of the proclamation Is Bess Gross, a Hastings resident and part-time worker at the shelter. Volunteers are being sought to work at the shelter. Those interested can call 965-7233 or 965-6086 “State Aid contributes$91,082 for each mill (levied),” Schoessel said. Board member Larry Haywood noted that a bonding proposal would have to raise about 1.4 or 1.5 mills per year for 17 years to raise the same amount of revenue and pay off the bonds. "It doesn’t take much of a mathematician to see that this is really less in local tax dollars," Haywood said. Board President Diane Hoekstra said that members of the millage committee asked about the allocation for building main­ tenance that was made in the last request for a millage increase She noted that that " ‘ allocation was $45,000 a year. “The problems are too large for that (amount) to address them,” she said. Al Francik, director of operational__ vices, said that $269,000 was designated in last year’s operating budget for building maintenance and repairs, with $55,000 allocated for normal operating costs. In the new budget, he added, $65,000 is being allocated. Board member George Wibalda added that because the millage increase request is for general operating purposes, approval would place the burden on the board to ensure that.-3 the money is spent for building maintenance and repairs. “It really doesn’t have to be spent for that,” be said. “It’s up to us to see to it that it’s done." Wibalda said that he was not sure that some of the figures quoted for repairs by Daverman Associates were not inflated. “I think that some (of the repairs) can be done more cheaply,” he said. Wibalda added that he understands the building situation "real well" and that many of the items on the report should have been done sooner. "Things that don’t talk back don’t get addressed," he said. AD of the board members voted in favor of placing the question on the ballot In addition to the two millage questions, the June 9 ballot will also include an election for two four year seats on the board and one two-year seat. Hoekstra and Haywood are seeking re-election. Patricia Endsley is seeking to be elected to the remaining twoyears of the seat she was appointed to last year when Richard Shaw resigned. Other candidates are William Heath, Arthur Allen and Nancy Jones. Rotary Club honors 10 graduating seniors The Hastings Rotary Club honored ten high school students for their ac­ complishment in their school and community throughout their high schol careers at a special convocation Monday. The students and parents are: (front row left to right) Jolyn Zimmerman, Jon Christensen, Majda Seuss, Dave Byrne, Steve Sweetland (back row) Edward and Wanda Zimmerman, James and JoAnn Christensen, Barbara Seuss, Heidi and William Byrne and Anne Sweetland. (Front row left to right) Barb Case, Martha Dimmers, Caryn Black, Suzle Carlson, Amy Atkinson. (Back row) Kenneth Case, Caroyln and David Dim­ mers, Al and Judith Black. Sandra and Roy Carlson, and Mary and James Atkinson. The Strickland Agency, Inc. 301 South Michigan, Hostings Comer of Mtchlgon ond Center Phone 945-3215 Wheel on over for Good Service! VanderLaan leaves prosecutors office Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Allan C. VanderLaan is leaving the prosecutor's office to take a position with a Grand Rapids law firm. A female assistant prosecutor will take his place. VanderLaan's last day is tomorrow Monday he will start work with Denenberg and Tuffley, a firm specializing in property insurance defense. Thirty-year-old VanderLaan has served as assistant prosecutor for over three and a half years. Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes said her office has "certainly appreciated Allan’s expertise over the past 34 years, especially in the area of child victim (criminal sexual conduct) cases." “I’m sure the community will miss him as much as we will," she said, “but we wish him well in his new field of endeavor.” Replacing VanderLaan will be Marilyn S. Meyer. 27, a Michigan State University graduate and recent graduate of Cooley Law Schoo) in Lansing. Meyer, who is originally from Gladwin, will begin her duties Monday. She will work in all phases of civil and criminal prosecution, Hughes said. It has been a time for changes in the prosecutors office. Just hired were two Cooley Law School seniors to serve in­ ternships with the prosecutor's office. They are Michael Speck. 28, a graduate of Hope College, and Violet Hinton, 38, a Lacy resident and Olivet College graduate. Interns have been used by the prosecutor’s office for several years. They are assigned cases in district court and can also practice in ether courts upon the judge's approval Tne prosecutor's office will also have a new legal secretary. Roxanna Gene Maxson of Hastings has left to take a position with Hasting. House, and Rosalyn Becker, formerly with Hastings City Bank, will be taking her place. Local students are MSU grads • ditch oft Bivens n. 3 tl* oW Bivens Road in Barry County. The county turned the case over to the state because of departmental budget cuts, DeMott said. DeMott gave testimony on what police had •ound at the murder scene and about autopsy results, he said. Some Barry County residents near the murder scene also testified. DeMott said. .Jauter said Hill’s attorney used an alibi defense, claiming that Hill was home with ms wife watching TV at the time of the murder. Bushard’s lawyer claimed she was not involved and did not know about the murder, Sauter said. A trial date for Harold Stevens is indefinite at this point, Sauter said. He said Stevens was recently admitted to the hospital for depression, and after a hearing. Stevens was ruled mentally unfit to stand trial. When Stevens is able to stand trial, Sauter said, his wife won’t be able to testify against him because of “spousal privilege", but Sauter doesn't believe that will hurt his case against Stevens. Stevens had not been scheduled to go to trial with Bushard and Hill. Sauter said. He said that although Peggy Stevens cannot be prosecuted for any charges relating to Fancher’s murder, there may be other charges lodged against her at a future date. Bushard and Hill await sentencing. First degree murder carries a mandatory life sentence. ii Three local studenis were among Michigan Stale University's 1,723 degree candidates for winter term commencement. Steven Fritz, a Transportation Management major and Melissa Buehler, a Business Administration major, both from Hastings were among the graduates. In addition Delton native Tracy Hogan graduated with a major in Engineering Arts. City-county adviser, Campbell said he thought the additional $6,500 the city will have to give to the JEDC in addition to its current $6,000 allocation is "a lot of money" and asked if the JEDC has been effective in promoting economic development. Don Drummond, chairman of the JEDC, said the JEDC has been able to supply business people inquiring about locating here with several services, including a recentlycompleted brochure outlining the county's resources. But, Drummond said, “part-time efforts by volunteers has just not been adequate". "Barry County has become increasingly important as an industrial location ", he said. He said surrounding urban areas have "just about reached critical mass” in terms of industrial development and Barry County has a "good chance of getting economic development here.” He said the job of promoting economic development is a complex one, requiring a person with a working knowledge of many aspects of development. Councilmember Dave Jasperse, a representative on the JEDC, said the city’s financial contribution to a fulltime adviser continued from 1 would be "$12,500 that obviously we could spend someplace else. But the JEDC feels that if we do fund such a person the benefits would be worth more than $12,500 to the city of Hastings." Jasperse said other cities the size of Hastings have full-time economic development 5 . "This may not be the best time for the city or county financially," he said, "but in order to accomplish what you want us to ac­ complish this has to be done. To remain half­ way competitive we need a full-time per­ son." "It's up to us to sell our area," Drummond said. At Tuesday’s county board meeting, Commissioner Paul Kiel echoed those sentiments. "The only way for us to get this off the ground is to get this (Growth Alliance) going. We have to have someone to keep a finger on it (the county and city’s potential for economic development). County Board Chairman Carolyn Coleman noted that a priority of the state funded program is "to aid the industry that is already here.” I li Read the News of Barry County EVERY WEEK in the HASTINGS BANNER When you live In Barry County, you want to know about the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school issues. Khowing your community and its people makes you feel “more at home". The Hastings Banner's news staff keeps tabs of City Hall, the County Courthouse, school boards, courts and police agencies. You can read sports news that goes beyond high school to cover bowling, golf, softball, fishing and hunting (when in season). News of local clubs, social actlvites and school events can also be found in The Banner, along with special columns on local history, public opinion, Ann Landers and cooking. Just think what you might have missed already! FILL OUT THE COUPON BELOW AND MAIL IT IN TODAY! Today’s News is TOMORROW’S HISTORY! While the big news of the world Is reported in headlines of major newspapers in city after city across the nation, the news of Hastings and Barry County can be found ONLY in The Hastings Banner. The Banner serves as the chronicle of life In our community and is so important to future historians that it is being preserved on microfilm at the University of Michigan. Nowhere else are local names and places, including YOUR NAME, as important as in The Hastings Banner. When you buy a subscription, you help to preserve the history of our people, our city, our county, our community organizations, our industries and our schools. 'll011 I Send my subscription to: | NAME_________________________________ ADDRESS I I Only. PER YEAR in BARRY COUNTY [ CITY STATE______ ZIP Enclosed in my payment lor: $11 Barry County $14.50 Other Arcos or call... 948-8051 $9.00 Students (9 months) $13.00 Surrounding Counties (Allegan. Ca>houn. Eeton. Ionia. Kalamazoo and Kent) for more information! P.O. Box B. Hastings. Michigan 49058 �Page 14- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, May 15,1986 Obituaries — WANTED — COSMOTOLOGIST tor Lifestyles 945-5444 ... or ... 367-4176 ACCOUNTING CLERK FLEXFAB, INC., has an Immediate opening In accounting for a person to assist In various financial analysis reports primarily related to cost accounting, general ledger and product data management. In addition, this person will be responsible for preparing flexible budget reports and main­ taining records of all fixed assets. . Ability to use an IBM PC Is a plus. Candi­ dates must have a minimum of 1 to 2 years ex­ perience in an accounting department working with product costing and must have strong In­ terpersonal skills. Candidates with a minimum of 2 years of college or commenserate work ex­ perience should apply with a resume In con­ fidence to MAX C. MINER, Personnel Manager FlexFab, Inc. 1843 Gun Lake Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE M/F/V/H NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday. May 29.1986 at 7:45 pm. in the City Council Chambers to establish an In­ dustrial Development District; said district described as: A parcel of land located within the city of Hastings, Michigan, and that area designated as Tyden In­ dustrial Park, described as commencing at that point where the center of Industrial Park Road in­ tersects the Penn Central Railroad right-of-way. thence Northerly eight hundred eighty (880) feet along the centerline of Industrial Park Road, thence Westerly at a right angle to the said centerline ap­ proximately five hundred seventy-one and five tenths 1571.5) feet to the present Wesl property line of The Viking Corporation, thence Southerly along said pro­ perty line to the Penn Central Railroad right-of-way, thence Easterly along said right-of-way to the point of beginning. Said property known as the "Viking Corp. Industrial Development District". This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of Act 198 PA. of 1974 as amended. SHARON VICKERY. City Clerk SERVICE DIRECTORY New tax law helps insolvent farmers A recent change in federal tax law could substantially reduce the lax insolvent farmers pay when tran­ sferring land ownership to a lender or selling land to avoid foreclosure. Margaret Mitchetl, a tax consultant with Farm Credit Services of Mid-Michigan, explained that the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act signed by President Reagan on April 7 could be helpful to insolvent farmers who have had land transactions during the past three years or who plan to do so in the future. “Any farmer who has sold land to avoid foreclosure or transferred ownership of land to a lender because of insolvency and who has filed a Form 6251 for the Alter­ native Minimum Tax since 1982 could be eligible to file an amended tax return and get a refund," Mitchell said "Additionally, any farmer whose financial position may make it necessary in the future to transfer land ownership to a lender or sell to avoid foreclosure could benefit from this tax law change," Mitchell said. The legislative change creates an exemption to the alternative minimum tax, making it possible for in­ solvent farmers to protect a larger portion of ’heir capital gains from the alternative minimum tax provisions of federal tax law. "Due to the prolonged depression in agricultural income and continued devaluation of the assets farmers own, many more farmers are liquidating their real estate assets or simply deeding the land back to the lender because the out­ standing debt exceeds the value of the land," Mitchell said. "This new tax provision makes that procedure less costly for farmers from a tax stand­ point,” Mitchell said. Mitchell encourages farmers who believe they could qualify for this new exemption to contact a professional tax consultant. Marjorie C. Bedford MIDDLEVILLE • Mrs. Marjorie C Bedford. 75. of Middleville, died Tuesday, May 13. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funerai services were held 1:30 p.m. Thursday. May 15, at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Rev Carl Staser officiated with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Bedford was bom in Middleville on March 31, 1911, the daughter of Lee M. and Vera I. (Pike) Johnson. She graduated from Middleville High School and married Gerald P Bedford. Mr. Bedford died July 7, 1953. She attended the Middleville United Methodist Church, was a member of the United Methodist Women’s Guild, the Women's Reading Club and the Pythian Sisters. She is survived by her children, Marilyn and Jack Finkbeiner, Douglas and Linda Bedford and Kenneth and Lorraine Bedford, all of Middleville; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Grace A Myers HASTINGS - Mrs. Grace A. Myers, 96, of 519 E. Colfax SL, Hastings, died Tuesday, May 13,1986 at Pennock Hospital. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 16 at the Fuller Cemetery Rev. Willard H. Curtis will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Provincial House in Hastings. Visitation will be held 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 15 at the Wren Funeral Home. Mrs. Myers was bom on August 20, 1889 in Carlton Township the daughter of Eugene and Alice (Mitchell) Cummings. She at­ tended Coats Grove school and was married to George H. Myers on December 2,1908. She has lived all of her married life in the Hastings area. Mr. Myers died December 8, 1970. She was employed at International Seal & Lock Co. until her marriage. She was a member of the Hastings First Baptist Church. Mrs. Myers is survived by one daugher Mrs. Stanley (Donna) Thompson of Hastings; two sons, Tom Myers of Vero Beach, FL and George Myers of Battle Creek; ten grandchildren and 17 great­ grandchildren. Alvin Betz HASTINGS - Mr. Alvin Betz, 89, 2895 E. Quimby Rd., Hastings, died Wednesday, May 14, 1986 at the Barry County Medical Facility. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. Lester Lorenzo Figel PEWAMO - Mr. Lester Lorenzo Figel, 65, of Pewamo, formerly of Hastings. Woodland’ and Nashville, died Tuesday, May 13, 1986 at Clinton Memorial Hospital in St. Johns, funeral serviceswill be held 1 p.m., Friday. May 16 at Wren Funeral Home Rev. Edward Holsworth will officiate with full military honors at the Lakeview Cemetery in Nash­ ville. Mr. Figel was bom May 15. 1920 in Rossburg. Ohio the son of Thomas and Anna .Rockwell* Figel He was raised in Ohio and attended schools there He came to Michigan and Three Rivers area in 1937. He was married to Amy Louise Chapman on June 22, 1941. He was a veteran of World War 11 serving in the army. For two years he was personal guard for General Douglas MacArthur. Hu came to the Hastings area in 1913 and later lived in Woodland, Nashville before returning to Hastings, moving to Pewamo in 1982. Mr. Figel worked most of his life as a heavy equipment operator. He was also engaged in farming, and he and his wife owned and operated an adult foster care home in Hastings and Nashville for several years. He was a member of the VFW Post in Lyons. Mr. Figel is survived by his wife, Amy Louise; three sons George Figel of Pewamo. Wesley Figel of Nashville, and James Figel of Hastings; two daughters Mrs. Garry (Sharon) Silcock of South Haven, Mrs. David (Ginger) Heacock of Middleville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother Irvin Figel of Otsego and two sisters, Mrs. Isabel Kyser of Mission, TX and Mrs. Hazel Drake of Greenville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by three brothers Oscar, Robert and Eugene Figel. Local reaction, like rest of state, slow to amnesty by Ron Fonger and The Associated Press Michigan's income tax amnesty program got underway Wednesday in Hastings and by the end of day one not a single tax evader had turned over a new leaf or turned themselves in. But that's exactly what state treasury officials are hoping people will do. without penalty during the tax amcnsty period. For the next seven weeks, individuals and businesses owing back taxes to the stale can pay up with nine percent interest, but without the threat of prosecution. At the Department of Social Services Building in Hastings, where the tax amnesty program set up shop Wednesday, staff member Mike Martin said no one had stopped to report owed back taxes after the program's first weekly office hours. "We don't have people beating down the doors." Martin said. “We're bored." And Tom Hill, coordinator of the amnesty program for the seven county area that in­ cludes Barry, said so far. "things have been going slow." "We expect it to increase,"Hill said. "Based on the experience of other states, people start paying up the last couple of weeks. We expect it to be very busy." In Lansing, state treasurer Robert Bowman said Monday that the state would be focusing on 12 scofflaws. "We are now looking at a dozen individuals Free health fair offered Tuesday to area senior citizens at COA If you're 60-years old or older and live in Barry County, you can sign-up for the free Health Fair next Tuesday (May 20) in Hastings. Health care professionals will be on hand to listen to your questions, perform tests and provide the evaluations of your test results. The health fair is sponsored by the Barry County Commissior. on Aging and will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p m. at its headquar­ ters, 120 N. Michigan Ave. Participantswill have their blood pressure checked and will have a blood sugar test, urine test, a Hematocrit test, a lung capacity test and the American Cancer Society will be giving colorectal testing kits to take home. In addition local dentists will be checking soft tissue in mouths for unusual lumps or sores. Local doctors also will be giving a visual acuity test and checking eyes for cataracts. Tests will be given for glaucoma. A podiatrist will check feet. There also will be opportunities talk with a registered dietician and a representative from the substance abuse office. Those who want to attend the health fair should call the COA office, 948-4856, to reserve an appointment. to see il they come in.”Bowman said. “If they don’t I can promise it won't be a pleasant Fourth of July." Bowman said that when Hie amnesty period ends, his office will begin vigorous enforcement of the state's tax laws. "We plan on starting arrests on July 1." he said, giving no hint about the identities of the targeted 12. The state has established a telephone hotline to help people wanting to pay their back taxes, and through last week, before the program started, slate officials had received about 10,000 calls. "...we get a lot of ’My friend owes taxes and he's wondering..." said Robert Kolt, a spokesman for the amnesty program. In Hastings, a tax amnesty representative will be at the social service building every Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. until June 30. "We'll be quick to help people." Hill said. "Come on in before it's too late." Area Birth Announcments IT'S A GIRL Mike and Deborah Straw, Hastings, Alli Nicole, 5:45 a.m., 6 lb. 14 oz. Grandparents are Patricia Straw and Chuck and Betty Gaskill. Harvey and Carole Purdum, Wyoming, MI, Amanda Rae. Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, May 7, 1986, 8:42 a.m., 7 lb. 8 oz. Proud grandparents are Eugene and Lyndell Torode and Harvey and Gloria Purdum all of Hastings. William and Sally Belson, Hastings, May 6, 6:32 p.m., 6 lb. 13 oz. Jeffrey and Pamela Goodenough, Hastings, May 6.6:09 p.m., 6 lb. 24 oz. Gerald and Julie Stahl, !«ake Odessa, May 7, 10:55 a.m., 7 lb. 4 oz. Raymond and Sandra Barlond, Hastings, May 7, 3:11 a.m., 7 lb. 114 oz. Dena and Kurt Chase, Hastings, May 11, Judith and Chris Cathcart, Galesburg, May 11, 7:47 a.m., 6 lb. 94 oz. Jacquline and Ron Ogden, Hastings, May 10, 5:47 a.m., 8 lb. 10 oz. Randy and Loretta Doublebee, Delton, May 12, 11:26 a.m., 8 lb. 11 oz. Valarieand Duane Warner, Hastings, May 13, 8:19 a.m., 7 lb. 14 oz. ITS A BOY Pamela and Brian Thomason, Nashville, May 9, 8:30 p.m., 7 lb. 10 oz. The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948^8051 ______ BUSINESS MACHINES FREE ESTIMATES SALES and SERVICE Phone 948-2073 Lyle L. Thomas Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Calculators Cash Registers Copters • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... 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Be Your Own Boss • Ground Floor Opportunity In Home Party Field • Work July to December • Excellent Income • Hire, Train and Manage Personnel • No Investment • We Train • Limited Position Available • Details Without Obligation CALL ... 313-257-0669 ■>(616)945-9554 948-8051 PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician, assistant. Call 945-9888. (tfn) FOR RENT TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Weekly, semi­ weekly, monthly. We do homes, offices and windows. All workers are bonded. 945­ 9448. (tfn) THE LOWEST SALE prices on carpet or vinyl... Hun­ dreds of rolls in stock... Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse, Ionia. 616-527­ 2540. (5-22) 1971 SKI NETEAKE CORR’.CT-OR-CRAFT competition boat; couch, coffee table, two end tables. 948-8191. GARAGE SAIFS FOR RENT: Furnished 1 bedroom apartment and unfurnished 2 bedroom apartment with garages, for working persons. References and security deposit required. 948-2286 after 6 p.m. (5-22) YARD SALE - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Proceeds for National Council of Senior Aides. Good rum­ mage, baked goods, much misc. 123 W. Green, Hastings (parking in Health Depart­ ment lot on Center St.) ALUMINUM COM­ BINATION STORM AND screen door, 30 indies x 6 ft, 4 storms and screens 32 x 52, 3 screens, 36x52, $50 for all. TV antenna $25 . 945-4791. 1*83 HONDA V-45 motor­ cycle, needs work, $800 or best offer 962-5451 Battle Creek. FOR SALE: 1978 Oldsmobile 4-Door Regency 98, loaded. $1,695. Call after 5 p.m. - 948­ 8670.___________________ 1968 BUICK SKYLARK. 2 door, dependable, runs good. $250 or best offer. 948-8557. 1983 CELEBRITY: air. cruise, 4 dr., high mileage $2995 . 945-5316.____________ Subscribe to the Banner FREE 2 LONG HAIR KITTENS. 1 gray, 1 yellow Fra- sale: 30 gal gas hot water heater. 945-3730 after 5:30 p.m. FOR SALE: Campground membership. Baldwin. Includes Coast to Coast priviledges. Beautiful sites. Indoor pool. Many other facilities. 945-3150. FOR SALE: 3 cushion green and gold velour couch, $125, also matching stripe chair $75. In very good condition. Phone 945-2218. AUTOMOTIVE J-Ad Gnphics, Inc. VOICE AND PIANO LESSONS: Janet Richards. Lessons at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hastings. Phone 616-349-2351. (tfn. CEMENT WORK: Polebarn floors, basement floors, driveways. Free estimates. Chuck Purdum. 616-945-4631. (5-27) HEAVY LIVING ROOM quality carpet on sale at Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse, Ionia. 616-527­ 2540. Call... PARROTS FOR SALE: Mexican Redhead a real sweetheart! Moluccan Cockatoo, gorgeous! 945­ 5074. ONE BEDROOM APART­ MENTS for independent elderly only and han­ dicapped-disabled adults. HUD subsidized rent, Nondiscri minatory. Baraga Manor. Otsego 694-9711. (5­ 22)______________________ WANT TO BUY: Child's bicycle carrier, in good condition, with shoulder strap. Call 94841744. POSITION AVAILABLE JUNE 1,1986 Send resume to ... Dean McBeth, Assist. Superintendent DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS 327 North Grove Street Delton, Ml 49046 FOR SAIF MISC. 1983 PACE ARROW 34 ft, long. 6 pnt generator, microwave oven. Air on motor and air on top. 18,260 miles. 1 owner. 945-2758, 948­ 8911, 945-3070. 5030 Bedford R.. Lot 14. OPENING FOR ELDERLY; Adult Foster Care Home, private and semi-private rooms, reasonable rates. 721­ 8073 Banfield. (5-13) JOB VACANCY BUSINESS SERVICES TWO BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT: 2 hundred a month, no pets. No 2 families. 948-2077. NOTICES Press/Graphic Arts Clerk PFTS FOR SALE: 16 ft. self­ contained Cheetah travel trailer $1,750. Phone 945-9269 after 7:00 p.m.____________ MOTORCTCIES CAR & TRUCK REPAIR 'ndrushes FOR RENT: good standing alfalfa hay, $35 per acre. R. Daniels. 517-852-9346 Nash­ ville. FOR SALE: Wheat straw, 765-8112.________________ FOR SALE: 730‘John Deere tractor, p.s., wide front end, wide tires, excellent con­ dition. 517-852-9449 Nash­ ville. ____ TRAVEl TRAILERS RN/LPN Graduate Nurse* CONTACT: MILLER REALESTATE Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. Hastings (616) 945-5182 DEPUTY CLERK Salary range $11,420 to $13,402. General summary performs a variety of complex clerical tasks involved in the process­ ing of civil and criminal and/or traffic matters. Provides assistance and direc­ tion on court matters to attorneys, law enforcement officers and members of the public. Qualifications: high school graduate or equivalent, ability to type 50 net words per minute, one year in district court or closely related exper­ ience in a clerical capacity and work­ ing knowledge of office equipment. Ap­ plication procedure: Send resume to: 56th-1 DISTRICT COURT Office, 220 West Court Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 by May 23, 1986. Attn: Kathy Sunlor, Court Administrator 1981 CUTLASS LS. 4 door, air. cruise, am-fm stereo, no rust, high mileage, runs excellent $2150. 945-5316 FOR SALE: 1982 Ford Escort wagon. Good shape $2800. 1978 Ford Cargo van. Must see. $3500. 945-3150. WANTED TO RENT WANTED TO RENT: three bedroom home or trailer. Delton area, phone 623-2257. HELP WANTED BABYSITTER WANTED: 2 boys, part-time. 948-8318. WELDERS WANTED: Should be able to read blueprints. Good pay and fringes. Apply Planet Corp. Sunfield, Ml (5-22) BORED. BLUE AND BROKE? Managers at Toy Chest have fun while earning up to 31 percent plus! Free Trip. $50 Hostess Program. Call 616-729-4575 , 800-922­ 8957. JOBS WANTED SCHOOLS ALMOST OUT. Babysitting in my country home between Middleville and Caledonia. 795-9732. IS­ IS) HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St.. Nashville. 852­ 9537 evenings. < tfn> GARAGE SALE: 9 am.-4 p.m May 17th, furniture, Honda moped, rototiller, and lots more. 7005 Parmalee, Middleville. GARAGE SALE: May 19th and 20th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1414 S. Broadway, Hastings. RUMMAGE SALE plus ice cream treats and music by the Leopards. Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 17, Art Imporium, Shelbyville. Benefit fundraiser for the Fontana Chamber Society. Tax deductible donations accepted up to 7:30 Friday evening. Call 792-6502 or 382­ 0826 Kalamazoo. Everyone welcome! BUY 1 RECLINER, get 1 free from $299. ThursdaySaturday, Blanco Furniture, Shelbyville. 672-5115. KITCHEN TWEEDS AND PRINTS. . jute or urethene backed carpet on stle at Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse, lonla. 616-527­ 2540. THE HASTINGS LIBRARY is having a perpetual book sale during their normal business hours. '5-20) ARTIFICIAL GRASS Dozens of colors and styles on sale at Wright-Way Carpel Warehouse, Ionia. 616-527-2540. FOR SALE: Old dinner bell, complete with bracket. 945­ 9296. MUSICAL FOR SALE: Spinet-Console Piano Bargain. Wanted: Responsible party to take over low monthly payments on spinet piano. See locally. Call Mr. Perry. 1-800S44 1574. Ext. 608A CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS' Any type property anywhere in Michigan 24 Hours First National Acceptance Co HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIS FROM THE LAMPERTS �YEARS Thanks to allofyou, �Attend the and you're invited 1961 Flexfab opened it’s doors at this same location with three employees. They rolled up their sleeves and went to work with an optimistic look to the future. In 1986, and a few bruised knuckles later, that same optimistic outlook is reflected in our 25th flexfabulous year of growth and success, of sharing and caring with our 280 employees. OPEN HOUSE, PLANT TOUR & CELEBRATION Saturday, May 17th 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Light Refreshments Served) M-37/M-43 We’d like you to join us! 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Concrete Corp. 1843 Gun Lake Road Kalamazoo • 342-9869 MiddleVilla Inn Middleville • 795-3640 Hastings, Michigan M.R.D. Industries 9755 Kingsbury Road Delton • 623-8452 Congratulations on 25 years from all the staff at... The Hastings Banner and ___ The Reminder! �Congratulations ... Congratulations ... ...on your 25th Anniversary It is a real pleasure working with you on your travel plans. ... on your 25th Anniversary and Open House We are extremely pleased to have played a part In the expansion of FlexFab. __ ________________ Train, Plane, Ship or Boat — Leave Tour Travel Plans With Us cRiueii<T}ewd<3’iiaueQi_AgeiAcy Pennington Construction Co. 533 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 • 945-9852 Congratulations on Your 25th Anniversary Celebration We appreciate having the opportunity of doing business with you and your contribution to the community. 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Ml 49017 <6’6' 965 nPL Adv*""*' 12 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-05-22.pdf f2134fc81c0b3137f47870dbde2a4abd PDF Text Text NEWS ...wrap Baseball team tops expectations A"Cop”and Page 8 \ Paga1and3 Freeport police car damaged A 30-year-old Kent County man stopped by Freeport police for a routine traffic violation refused to pull hb car over, sideswiped the Freeport cruiser, fled north, and led police on a chase that dkta't end until a roadblock stopped him near Grand Rapids, Freeport pottoe report Freeport patrolman William Pegg said he was patrolling the village at 11:17 p.m. Friday when he observed Garbutt K. Graham, of 1X19 5tod St, Lowen, making a U-turn and squealing bis tires. Pegg signaled Graham to pull over, be said, but Graham l^wred him. Pegg followed the suspect's car out of Freeport to tooth Street, hs said, where he pulled alongside Graham's car and signaled Mm again to puil over. Instead of stopping, Graham potted left into Pegg s lane and oarehad the right side of the crutoer. Pegg said. Graham then (netted Dorth on Aldan Nash Road, Pegg said, until ht htt a road block set up near Sind Street Graham turned onto wd Street, stopped hk. car In a driveway and irted Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 185(. Banner Hastings | THURSDAY. MAY 22.1966 22.1966 VOLUME 131-NO. 21 by Ronald Fonger A large proposed cut in maintenance would keep next years’ school board budget in­ crease under three percent. Thats a part of a 19.6M.326 operating budget for the district, that was proposed to the Board of Education at its meeting Monday night. Increased revenues from both state (2.6 percent) and local sources (3.6 percent) compared to last year world cover the larger budge’ including an additional 1182,000 that Superintendent Carl Schoessel estimated would come from increased local property taxes revenues. Schoessel said the increased budget revenues would largely be used for a 6.9 percent increase in the instructional side of the school budget and would include the restoring of elementary music, the addition of elementary science, the addition of at ■ Rep. Bander not Injured In crash State Rep Babart Bender, RMvkSevllla. aag Maw* CM waked cident Saturday aigkt IM w>t »» man to the taafdtal Vkhi*M State Police from the Hastings “Top 10” announced G Hom. 17, Lansing, failed to negotiate a curve and rammed Into the side of Bender's car. .... - - ... . . A car driven byPaul E. Biaiorchu, 22, of Owoaao, wu following behind the Horn automobile andwM unabM to atop when the accident occmd, ramming into the rear end of Hom'a car, police said. Bundschu was transported to Pen­ nock Hospital, where he was treated and released. No one etoe was injured, police said. Police said Hom was speeding. Ha was cited for frhrlng left tf (he center line. Bundschu was given a ticket for driving while hto Ucenae waa suspen ck*d Sex assault case* set for re-trial A Mutiny man, whooe conviction OU retrial In the matter June 16. George W. Scobey,«. formerly of «M E Walnut St. waa roarralgnad on fleet degree criminal aexual conduct chargee in Barry Tamty Cirmal Court Monday. A Barry County Circuit Cotai jury found Scobey guilty of flrat degree criminal aexual conduct In Auguat of 1164 and Scobey waa later eenlencad to IS to 35 yean in Jackacn Prioon. Hie cue waa tranaferred back to droit court for re trial after the ap­ peals court ruled that teatlmony by a high school couneeior and the mother of the victim's girlfriend wu inad­ missible hearuy evidence. Both testified that the victim bad told them Scobey had "played around with hrc" and "abused her" The appeals cota-l also ruled that evidence that Scobey remained silent after Ms arrest may have been prejudicial to the jiry and violated Scobey's right to pooi-arrcet silence Scobey is seemed of assaulting the girl tn March 9. 1M4. allegedly asking her to allow him to touch her In ex- Atknitted dta-ing the IMO trial were fair nude pbotopapbs of the victim allegedly taken by the defendant. Witnesses sought In local burglary Thieves broke into Cappon’s Quick Mart in Yankee Springs Tuesday night and made off with an undetermined amount of cash, Michigan State Police (ran the Hastings Team report. Police said the burglary occurred between 10:15 p.m. Tuesday night and 6:46 a.m. Wednesday morning. The burglars broke a window on a side door to gain entrance, police said. Police are asking anyone seeing a wspiciouB vehicle or persons in that are* Tuesday night to report it to them \*l 948-8283 4 n—r PRICE 25c | School budget to top $9.6 million >ioc ind Mat i pta AMxy 29 fK-ttWwaa rot. Challenge issued to students The Hastings High School Class of '86 academic Top Ten have been an- t;‘ . nounced by Principal Robert VanderVeen and are (from lower left) Amy Atkin./V son, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Atkinson, 1955 N. Broadway, 3.942 G.P.A.; Jolyn Zimmerman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Zimmerman, 14461 Bird Road, Dowling, 3.947 G.P.A., Salutatorian; (second row) Natasha Warren, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Warren, 2275 Ottawa Trail, 3.88 G.P.A.; Julie Pugh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Pugh, 1040 W. Green Street, 3.85 G.P.A.; Majda Seuss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Seuss, 1899 Woodruff Road, 3.80 G.P.A.; (back row) Steve Sweetland, son of Dr. and Mrs. Paul A. Sweetland, 235 Indian Drive, 3.94 G.P.A.; David Byrne, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Byrne, 161 E. North Street, 3.74 G.P.A., Jason Kelley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Kelley, 1280 W. State Road, Valedictorian, 3.97 G.P.A.; Jeff Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs.Vernon Smith, 3245 Strickland Road, 3.8 G.P.A. least one special education teacher, and a reduction in elementary class sizes. "The budget meets many of our needs, but not all of our wants," Schoessel said. One of those "wants" is maintenance. Currently, only “day to day maintenance" is covered by the proposed budget. In par­ ticular, "supplies and purchased services" have been slashed by nearly 60 percent, a cut of more than $300,000. “That’s what’s being reflected in the millage,” Schoessel said, ref ering to the 2mill proposed increase.If passed, it would generate $497,447 next year for building maintenance and repair. Though maintenance would be cut, the district's total expenditures would rise 2.8 percent under the proposed budget, resulting in an estimated fund balance of $635,676 bv June 1987 In a briefing with reporters Tuesday, Schoessel said current state aid formulas were working against the school district because of a slight decrease in enrollment and a "lower than average millage." Although general state aid would increase an estimated 2.4 percent with current local tax rates, Schoessel said approval of the June 9 millage would propel the district's state aid to a 6.6 percent increase or an additional $165,380. The budget proposed by the superintendent is tentative, based on projections for most notably, local taxes and the state allocations that have yet to be decided. The budget will be the subject of a public truth in taxation hearing June 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Junioi High School.The budget must be voted on by the board of education at its meeting June 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the junior high. State law requires that school districts pass budgets by June X. Board makes committee appointments Judge denies motion to drop Woodmansee charges by Mary Warner A motion to drop conspiracy charges against accused murderer Norman H. Woodmansee has been denied by Judge Hudson E. Deming in Barry County Circuit Court Friday. Judge Deming ruled that a conspiracy to murder can occur even if only one person has been charged with the offense. Deming said he would not overturn the district court’s decision to bind Woodmansee nver to circuit court on the conspiracy charge. Woodmansee is facing two counts of murder — one of murder in the first degree and one of conspiracy to commit murder. He is alleged to have conspired with Sharon R. Goddard, 33, of Dowling, and Richard S. Eckstein, 29, of Battle Creek, to kill Mrs. Goddard's husband Ricky A. Goddard. Ricky Goddard was shot and killed in his Gurd Road residence January 25. Police allege that Woodmansee was hired to kill him by Eckstein and Mrs. Goddard, co­ workers at Kellogg Co. in Battle Creek and lovers up until shortly before Ricky God­ dard's death. Eckstein was Woodmansee's supervisor at Kellogg’s. Both Eckstein and Mrs. Goddard were released from jail after a district court judge ruled that there was not enough admissible evidence at their preliminary exam to bind them over for circuit court trial. The Barry County prosecutor's office is appealing that decision, but in the meantime is continuing with trial proceedings against Woodmansee. Richard G. Stevens, Woodmansee's at­ torney. asked that conspiracy charges be dropped because there’s "no such thing as a one-man conspiracy.” When making his ruling Friday, Deming said that while he does agree that it takes more than one person to conspire, that it is not necessary for other conspirators in the case to be indicted in order for the con­ spiracy to have taken place. There is no law that says the prosecution must even prosecute other conspirators, he said. A date for a hearing on the prosecution’s appeal against Eckstein and Mrs. Goddard will be set after briefs are filed by the defense and prosecution. Woodmansee's trial date in the matter has been set for June 9. Eckstein and Mrs. Goddard are still subject to subpeona, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley says, and could be called on during the trial to testify. Woodmansee faces trial July 7 on another murder charge involving the death of ex­ carnival worker Frederick E. Kimberly, whose body was discovered in a creek in southeast Barry County in July of 1984. The Hastings School Board filled positions on five school advisory committees at its regular meeting Monday. The state mandates that citizen advisory committees be set up in return for state money used to support the programs. Appointed to the Adult Education com­ mittee were Ruth Cheney, Chris Clawson, Cindy DeGoa, Margret Huey, Patricia Lynn, William Mallekoote, Donald Miller, Bill McMacken, Holly Moore, Robert Nida, Sue Oom, June Ridder, Patsy Verus, and Dennis Witham. Appointed to the Chapter I program were Julie Jarvis, Loretta O’Grady, Jo Ellen Owens, Sally Phoenix and Phyllis Wendorf. For the Talented and Gifted committee. Misty Brown, Pat Cassell, Heather Collins, Sue Drummond, Kent Gibson, Verle Krammin, Jim Moskalik, and Jess SanLncencio, were appointed. Dr. James Atkinson, Pat Castle, Dr. Oscar DeGoa, David Garrett, Hazel Meek, Mary Sonsmith, and Beth Stutz were tabbed for service on the Family Life Education Program Committee. And Arthur Allen, Mary Javor, Carol Vos and Mary White were appointed to the Food Service Advisory Committee. In other business, the boerd: —Notified the public of a scheduled truth in taxation hearing June 2 at 7:30 in the vocal music room of the junior high. The truth in taxation hearing is required by the Headlee amendment, which was approved by Michigan voters in 1978. The Headlee Amendment requires that a public bearing be held for any increases in State Equalized Valuation for property that results in an increase in taxes. —Went into closed session to discuss collective bargaining positions with the teachers union. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said Tuesday only that negotiation is still ongoing with the Hastings Education Association. The teacher contract runs out June 30. —Adopted textbooks for the high school in the following courses: French, construction trades, health occupations, computerized accounting, and basic programming. The board considered textbooks for the high school in the following courses: horticulture, physics, physical science, and home economics. A junior high textbook for foreign language exploration and elemen­ tary handwriting and social studies texts Sandra Pattock, director of the Adult Learning Center, presented a slideshow outlining the center's accomplishments to the board of education at Its meeting Monday night. were also considered. The board will vote on the books at its next meeting. —Approved the leasing of two Apple III computers from the Hastings Public Library at no cost for one year. The board's next meeting will be June 10 at 7:30 in the junior high’s vocal music room. Students receive challenge during Government Day Nine local organizations were reprinted at Monday's Community Dinner. From left are spokespersons John C. Johnston of the Hastings Rotary Club, Laverne BeBeau. Exchange Club; City Councilman Richard Hemerlmg who is greeting visiting Flat Rock mayor Richard Jones, Raymond Hollman, Flat Rock police chief; Brian Shum­ way, Lions Club; Wendell Stricklai'J. Kiwanis; Russ Miller, Jaycees; Liz Haight, BPW; and Lucie Ketchum, Women s Club. Not pictured are Agnes Smith of the Thornapple Garden Club and the representative from AAUW. Community dinner reflects local pride Community pride was extolled Monday PJRht when the Hastings Exchange Club ^ed its first Community Dinner as part of group s local activities to celebrate Un Week. The program spotlight was directed to the tar^working efforts and accomplishments 0 nine community service organizations who do everything from selling light bulbs and toothbrushes to peanut brittle and more to earn funds to help and enrich the lives of others. About 180-persons attended the event at the Moose Lodge in Hastings. Special guests included officials from Flat Rock, a city with Continued Page 3 By Elaine Gilbert Area students were challenged to make a difference in the world around them when they gathered last week in Hastings to participate in the third annual “Projt :t Closeup — Government Day." That challenge emerged as the common thread of separate speeches given by a newspaper eefitor, a state legislator end an educator. “Think about your life from the standpoint of accomplishing something," keynote speaker Mike Lloyd, editor of toe Grand Rapids Press, told the audience of 150 students from Hastings. Delton-Kellogg and Maple Valley high schools. Pointing out the uncertainties of life, Lloyd encouraged students to forge ahead with plans for their live. "...We could both bite the dust tom­ orrow...! don’t want this to sound really morbid, but there are no guarantees. "Let’s not talk about, ‘I’ve got the rest of my life to do what I want to do,' " he said "Let's talk about, ‘what is it that I want to do?’ " Lloyd illustrated his point by telling how an 18-year-old Grand Rapids area man, unhappy with his school system, waged a successful campaign to capture a seat on the Forest Hills Board of Education. Continued Page 3 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 22,1986 Local resident creates software package William Porter has established a ‘state of the art’ computer software system and is now preparing to market it. The package is geared toward businesses with 100 employees or less. South Jefferson Street News EVENTS 1. Al and Pete’s on South Jefferson is having its annual Opening Day Bass Tournament this Saturday. You must pre-register by 8 p.m. on Friday and weigh in your bass by 5 p.m. Saturday. See their ad or call 945-4417 for details. 2. To celebrate Michigan Week (May 17­ 24), bring us a short, original poem about Michigan this week and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. If we like one well enough to publish it, you get another $5.00 certificate and a SJS Souvenir Mug. (Limit 6, one per family.) 3. All American Buckle Up (May 22-29). Buckle up when you drive down South Jefferson and we will all feel a lot safer. 4. Brooklyn Bridge Birthday - May 24. Bring us your best sales pitch, con­ vincing us to buy the Brooklyn Bridge (in 25 words or less) and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. 5. Thanks to those who brought tulips and pickles and our congratulations to Robin Benner who submitted a pet pic­ ture of Coco and Kitty to win the Pet Hall of Fame Award. 6. Memorial Day - May 26. Whether you mark the occasion by visiting some­ one's grave, attending church services or participating in the Annual Parade in Hastings this Memorial Day, please remember the purpose of this day is to honor those who have served our country. Take some time this weekend to do so. 7. Great Arcata to Femdale Cross-Country Kinetic Sculpture Race - May 24-26. Race a kinetic sculpture down South Jefferson this week and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. 8. The Great Hastings Sesquicentennial Variety Show takes place this August. The Thornapple Arts Council needs volunteers in all areas to help pull this extravaganza off. Call 945-4192 to vol­ unteer or get more Information. 9. Public Relations Week • May 18-24. Bring us your idea on a public rela­ tions project that Downtown Hastings merchants can use and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate. If we find an idea we like and use, we will give you a $10.00 gift certificate. 10. Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Blrthoay - May V 15.J AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK ' 1. Little Bucky celebrates the Moonshine Festival (May 21) by having a sale this week. The Buck shines his brightest when pricing the weekly specials In his Reminder Ad for you each week. 2. Be careful when visiting our Pause Gift Shop. The new Precious Moments musi­ cal dolls are irresistible at $19.99. 3. Bosley's is open this Memorial Day Weekend on Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. 4. New in our Fragrance Aisle • Vander­ bilt Body Powder Shaker at an intro­ ductory price of $9.50. (Reg. $12.50.) 5. Our May Photo Special - A dollar sale on reprints and prints from slides, ends next Saturday (May 31). See Bucky's ad for details. 6. Our Sentiment Shop has a number of new card collections on display for you to send on any occasion. 7. Park In the Free Lot behind Bosley's or Park Free on South Jefferson Street (get “Gobbler Food” at Bosley's) and shop Downtown Hastings.___________ y QUOTE: ' • The louder he talked ol his honor, the taster we counted our spoons." - Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 1882) OSLEY ’•PHARmRCY’ PARK FREE Besley's STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 85-598-CH COMERICA BANK BATTLE CREEK FORMERLY KNOWN AS Security Notional Bonk of Bottle Creek. Plaintiff. ALAN E. CHARLES CO.. INC. GRAYDON DOSTER d/b/o DOSTER LUMBER CO.. WILLIAM J. SIMPSON. MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK. LEROY E. BLAIR. WILLIAM G. CRAWFORD. WILLIAM C. CRAWFORD ond DELTON LOCOMOTIVE WORKS. INC.. Defendants. VernJ. Stoffel. Jr. (P25218) Attorney for Plaintiff Richard C. Walsh (P21948) Attorney for Defendants Alan E. Charles Co.. Inc. ond Delton Locomotive Works. Inc. Morgo R. Hannum (36940) Attorney for Defendant Michigan National Bank ORDER At a session of said Court held in the Circuit Courtrooms in the City of Hostings, Michigan, this 14th day of Moy 1986. Present: Honorable: Deming Circuit Court Judge On the 24th day of October, 1985. an action was filed by Comerica Bank • Bottle Creek, formerly known as Security National Bank of Battle Creek. Plaintiff, against Alan E. Charles Company. Inc.. Graydon Doster, d/b/a Doster Lumber Company. William J. Simpson, Michigan National Bank. Leroy E. Blair, William G. Crowford, William C. Crawford and Delton Locomotive Works, Inc., in this Court to foreclose a mortgage dated May 22. 1973. Upon consideration of the verified Motion of Plaintiff, and the Affidavit in support thereof, attesting to the foci that the Defendant. Leroy E. Blair, can­ not be personally served with o Summons ond a copy of the Complaint herein because his present whereabouts Is un­ known. ond he has no last known address, ond that publi­ cation of notice of this oction in o newspaper of general cir­ culation is most likely to give notice to this Defendant, and it appearing to the Court that Plaintiff, after diligent inquiry, has been unable to ascertain the Defendant's residence either within or without the State of Michigan, and it further appear­ ing that personal service In the Summons and Complaint in this action cannot be mode on the Defendant for the above-sioled reasons, ond that publication is the best means available to appraise Defendant of the pen­ dency of this action. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. Leroy E. Blair, shall, on or before the 23rd day of July. 1986, serve his answer on Vern J. Steffel. Jr„ attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 332 East Columbia Avenue. Suite A, Bottle Creek. Michigan 49015, or take such other action as may be permitted by law. Failure to comply with the Order may result in a Judgment by default against the Defendant for the relief de­ manded in the Complaint filed in this Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be pub­ lished once each week for three consecutive weeks in the Hastings Banner, a newspaper of general circulation hereby designated os most likely to give notice to the Defendant. Publication shall occur within the County of Hastings. State of Michigan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication of this Order be mode wilhin 21 days from the date of entry of this Order; and that mailing a copy of this Order be dispensed with, because Plain­ tiff cannot, with reasonable dili­ gence. ascertain a place where the Defendant would probably receive matter transmitted by mail. Honorable: Hudson E. Deming James J. Steifel, For Steffel & Steffel. Attorneys for Plaintiff Business Address Steffel & S*effel 332 East Columbia Avenue. Suite A Bottle Creek. Michigan 49015 Phone (616)962-3545 (6-5) by Ronald Fonger ’Tve done it all myself," William Porter ...ill tell IaII you vnii proudly. nrnndlv will From the programming, to the marketing, to sitting in front of his video display ter­ minal until his “eyes turn green.” Hastings resident William Porter will take credit for the successes and setbacks of his new business. Thornapple Software Inc. What Porter has done is establish a soft­ ware system that is "state-of-the-art" for businesses with less than 100 employees and he has done it himself. What his, and a functionally compatible IBM Mapics software system do, is act as the brain of a personal computer being used for business functions that range from inver’ory control to product costing to purchasing control. The difference is, Porter can put your business in business for about 12,000. Peanuts, compared to any software coming out of Silicon Valley and he’s making it available at that price to Hastings and Western Michigan businesses to show the quality of his system. "I’d love to establish a base of users and we’ll make it attractive for them," Porter said, explaining the difference between his and competing business software. ‘Tve been able” to cut my costs because ‘Tve done it all myself." "When I started out," Porter remem­ bered, "I had a strong background in both programming and manufacturing. Ever since I started I’ve been building a foun­ dation that has allowed me to come up with this system." "And I'm at the stage now," he continued, " where I’m not as concerned with making money as I am with putting out a quality product. If I can do that, the profit will take care of Itself." However Porter doesn’t want to en­ counter a self-described catch 22. "You can’t make it dirt cheap." he said, "or people will say it’s no good. And if you market it nation-wide, that costs money. SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRANMEVHXI TOWNSHIP SOARD — MAY 14. 1986 — Approved to allow the sexton to charge $150.00 per grave opening. Approved final draft of Cem­ etery rules and regulations. Approve Coble consent agree­ ment with Pine Lake Coble TV upon submission ol Appendix Authorized to have blood test done at hospital on OUll arrests when necessary test cannot be completed at the Sheriffs deportment. property In drug arrests policy on June agenda. Accepted resignation ol vol­ unteer police officers Wilkins. Mandoko ond O'Heran. Approved appointment of volunteer port time patrolman Douglas Selvldge. Ratified temporary replace­ ment officer for Chief Pennock vocation. Approve Building/Zoning fee schedule lor replacement mobile homes ot $37.00. Accepted bid for replacement Porter, who only recently returned tn .nd graduated with a degree in busing t . . . ,. , —o-**i uua minictrntinn ~ .. ”SS ministration fi-nm (rom Aquinas College now effeclive marketing or his key to its success. "Most of the small businesses aren't aware that a system like this exists." Porter said referring to a complete package, including personal computer. screen, printer and his software that costs between U.000 and S9 000 »™ld trip over each other to get it" he said. Porter is certainly no newcomer io the comPuler field. His background includes iindependent ndeoencipnt rnncilltino consulting nnrf and mnrkntinP marketing, management work in the software field for Cullinet, Westinghouse and Gulf and Western, and now the development of his own company. Thornapple Software Inc. Although, he is just preparing to market the system to area businesses, Porter has no doubts about the how well the system works. "The first user, a division of American Hospital Supply (in Muskegon) is using it very successfully" he said, adding that the National Association cof Accountants will nrncnnt nrodtlCt at itf present his product its convention in June. In addition, the program has received what Porter says are “rave reviews" from national business software expert James Edwards. "After two years," Porter said, "comes the hard part. I’ve gotten very little exercise and my eyes have turned green (developing the program but) marketing a product is the hardest of all." Sally Dreyer named Teacher of Year Hastings fifth grade St. Rose teacher Sally Dreyer was recently honored as teacher of the year by the Diocese of Kalamazoo by the National Catholic Education Association. Frank Whippel (at right) made the presentation. Sally Dreyer, a fifth grade teacher at St. Rose Catholic School, has been named teacher of the year for the Diocese of Kalamazoo by the National Catholic Education Association. Mr. Frank Wippel, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Kalamazoo, presented the award at a small ceremony at St. Rose School on Tuesday, May 20. Mrs. Dreyer has taught at St. Rose School for the past seven years. Previous to teaching at St. Rose, Mrs. Dreyer taught at St. Anthony’s School in Grand Rapids, as well as in Grand Rapids Public Schools. On reception of the award, Mrs. Dreyer thanked Mr. Whippel, and stated: “I am very honored to receive this award, but I feel the entire staff should be honored. We all work well together, help each other, and act as a team. I especially want to thank my family, and all the people at St. Rose Parish who make our Catholic School possible." Jewelry Repair • Watch Repair Engraving 945-2963 122 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan Are you hungry for a great checking ccount? ing room. Approved to hove applicant complete physicals prior to acceptance for probationary Accepted applicant Doug Fenwick as probationary person to Pine Lake Fire Dept. Approved appointment of Nel­ son Carr as assistant to asses­ sor on OJT program. Approved purchase ol cemegrom with Marker Implements. Approved outstanding bills totaling (4.234.55. Janette Arnold. Clerk Attested Io by: Supervisor Reck (5-22) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF KENT PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED-ESTATE DETERMINATION OF HEIRS File No. 86 19474-SE Estate ol Donald Lawrence Quist. Social Security Number 363-56-3828 TAKE NOTICE: On Moy 29. Try our Club bote courtroom. Grand Rapids. Michigan, before Hon. Richord petition ol Suson C. Quilt thot Personal Representative of the estate ol Donald Lawrence Quist Rd.. Woodlond. Ml. ond who queuing olio that the will of the 1981 and codicils doled ba ad­ mitted to probate. 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Stop by today and order it for yourself IHEOUffi Member FDIC WEST STATE AT BROADWAY All deposits Insured up to$100,000M �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 22,1986 - Page 3 Students challenged during Government "He (the young candidate) got his act together, figured out what was important, and set his priorities...." Not only did the 18-year-old get elected tc the board he garnered more votes than the other candidates, including the incumbent board president. "The young man had the gumption, con­ fidence and pride to make it happen," said Lloyd. "And that could be you." Expanding upon that theme, State Rep. Robert Bender, R-Middleville, told students, "He (Lloyd) challenged you to make a dif­ ference. I'm going to say, you do make a difference. "You do have some say about whether the difference that you make is a positive one or a negative one. And that’s the challenge I’d like to make to you," Bender said. An effort as simple as taking the time to vote in elections is another way one in­ dividual can make a difference, students were told. The importance of a single vote was stressed by John Fehsenfeld, superintentent of the Barry Intermediate School District, as he spoke of how a $5 million bond issue for a new high school building had failed by one vote when he was superintendent of a school district north of Grand Rapids. "You do have same say about whether the differ­ ence that you make is a positive one or a negative one." Rep. Robert Bender Day, cont. from page 1 Exercising the right to vote and petitioning to have specific proposals placed on a ballot are ways that "you and I have opportunities to express our desires, wishes and values in government," said Fehsenfeld. The speakers at the opening session also prepared the students for the remainder of the Government Day program, Thursday. The day included sessions by 25-speakers from township, city, county and state government and related areas. Sharing some tricks of the journalistic trade. Lloyd, a former Press reporter who became editor about seven years, told students to ask tough questions of the leaders they would soon be meeting. Grand Rapids Press Editor Mike Lloyd, key­ note speaker of the Government Day program, encouraged students to make a difference In the world around them. Ask them questions they are not ticipating, he said. "Ask the questions y®1 care about. Ask why? Ask (them), w**1 difference does it make?...Ask yourself, "what difference does it make?" Government Day was sponsored by U* Barry Intermediate School District to enhance students' understanding and »P predation of the role of local government and encourage their participation in every level of government. Judge sends sex offender to prison A Nashville man received four to 15 years in prison for the sexual assault of a 10-yearold girl in Barry County Circuit Cart Friday. Benjamin C. Chesebro. 49, of 7981 Assyria Rd., pleaded no contest to second degree criminal sexual conduct April 4. At his sentencing Friday, defense attorney Michael McPhillips asked that Chesebro not be sent to prison, citing Chesebro's limited mental capabilities and the wishes of hu family that he nnt be incarcerated but rather sent to an adult faster care home. Judge Hudson E. Deming said he waa not convinced that Chesebro could be kept from committing a like offense if he was kept out of prison. Chesebro has a prior record that includes a conviction for attempted criminal sexual conduct in Calhoun Coiuty in 1977. "This man did exactly what he has done in the past," Deming said. "And I understand not just one child has been involved, but several. I doubt if this man can be rehabilitated." In other court action, Vermontville resident James N. Harshman Jr., 19, was sentenced to six months in jail and two yean of probation for the March 9 break-in of Big George’s Party Store in Nashville. Harshman, of 9082 Carlisle, was ordered to attend a substance abuse treatment program after completing his jail sentence. And Karl A. Bloomberg, 27, of 11159 Oak Dr., Delton, was arraigned on charges that he possessed methamphetamine, a felony charge, and was also arraigned on misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana and driving while his license was suspended. Bloomberg stood mute to all three charges and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. A May 30 pre-trial date was set. The Flat Rock mayor and police chief and their wives spent Monday In Hastings, touring the city and discussing city government with local of­ ficials, as part of Michigan Week's Mayor Exchange Day. During the day visitors toured the city, stopping at Viking Corp., Hastings Mutual In­ surance Co. and Fish Hatchery Park. Monday evening the guests attended a community dinner and made a short presentation. Pictured (sitting, from left) are Flat Rock mayor Richard C. Jones, wife Weletta. Cindy Hoffman, wife of Flat Rock police chief Raymond Hoffman, and her husband. City officials greeting the Flat Rock visitors Monday morning Included (back, from left) city clerk Sharon Vickery, building Inspector Constentln Huncalg, councilmembers Esther Walton, Kenneth Miller, Mary Spackman and Richard Hemerling, city treasurer Jane Barlow, director of public ser­ vice Mike Klovanlch, city assessor Mike Payne and fire chief Roger Carls. Flat Rock officials trek westward to Hastings Viking Cop. greets visiting Flat Rock contingent Accident Injures five-year-old State Representative Robert Bender, R-Middleville, was one of 25 speakers who spoke to students about their roles in government and related areas. PUBLIC OPINION: Do you feel the increased school millage is warranted? An accident on State Road west of Glen­ wood Drive Monday afternoon injured a fiveyear-old Wyoming girl, Hastings City Policfc report Emily Pierce, of 2915 Taft, was a passenger in a car driven by Leann K. Glasgow. 21, of 2701 W. State Rd. when Glasgow lost control of her vehicle and hit a telephone pole, police said. Glasgow told police she was leaning down to turn on her CB radio when her car ran off the road onto the shoulder. Glasgow was unable to bring the car back to the pavement and traveled 182 feet down the shoulder before hitting the pole, police said. The accident occurred at 1:53 p.m. Pierce was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was treated and released. Dowling man charged with trashing cottage A 22-year-old man who allegedly got angry at his girlfriend and trashed her Clear Lake cottage was arraigned in Barry County District Court Friday on charges of malicious destruction of a building over $100 and malicious destruction of property over $100. Roger S. Elhs. 22, of 9875 Bird Rd.. Dowling, is being charged with doing over $4,000 damage to the cottage and its contents after an altercation with his girlfriend, who was renting the cottage. Ellis demanded a preliminary exam and the case was set for a hearing May 27. Nancy Haight Tracy Paulauskl Whitey Rohr LETTERS (to the Editor) Full State Police Post is the solution to our problem QUESTION: Voters in the Hastings Area School District will be asked in the June 9 school election to approve a two-mill tax increase for fouryears for the purposes of funding building maintenance and repairs. Do you feel the increase is warranted? •Nancy Haight, Hastings: If they need it, they should get it. But they should check into it throughly. Tracy Paulauski. Hastings: Our school system is one of the most important things in America. I’d rather see my parents help with taxes...The schools aren't in bad condition, but still it can use some help. Whitey Rohr. Hastings: Things are needed, yes. But the (school's) priorities are Out of order The school wants and gets (additional tax monies), but they have nothing to show for it. William Miller, Hastings: I don't think it (millage) is worth it. There should be some revamped thinking in the system as it is now. The school system should see what is needed and what is not. Georgia Robinson. Dowling: We need it. If you don’t take care of the buildings, you won't have them. Hastings has always had a good school system, and the only way it will stay like that is to maintain things. Darlene Pickard. Hastings: Hastings, like most school districts, had some rough years...Since then. Hastings has made numerous educational improvements through various committee studies and has been able to stay within its budget. During those years, repairs and maintenance were also kept at a minimum and now it too has caught up with us. To continue to let this happen would not be in the best interests of our educational facility. To the editor: I have been reading with much interest all the publicty about the Sheriff Dept, of this county. As to a statement in the Banner, (the week of 5-15-86) "Let the State Police run their own lockup, and see how many men they have left if done the way the state says". I have a better idea. Let's work and get a full State Police post here, and then that would free the Sheriff and his deputies to take care of the jail as mandated by law, and that would let the Slate Police take care of the crime and patrol the roads. Eleven years ago I was successful in getting the State Police team here, at that time it was my hope that the State Police and the Sherhf's Department could work together and make this a safer county to live and work in. But all I've heard is how the troopers have caused the sherriff department to lose men. THIS IS NOT TRUE! It's not the troopers, commissioners or the people's fault that Sheriff Wood cannot run the Sheriffs Department and stay within his budget. . As for millage for the Sheriffs Department or Charlton Park or anything else count me out. I'm not voting millage for anything. Ethel Bore 2890 E S«.ger Hastings. Michigan Viking president Richard Groos showed Flat Rock officials around his Hastings manufacturing firm Monday as part of Mayor Exchange Day. Pictured are (from left) Flat Rock police chief Raymond M. Hoffman, his wife Cindy, Flat Rock mayor Richard C. Jones, his wife Weletta, and Groos. Community Day, continued a population of about 6,900, who were visiting Hastings for the Mayor Exchange Day program. Hastings City Councilman Richard Hemerling was one of the many speakers who praised Hastings. Hermerling, who arranged Mayor Ex­ change Day activities, said the assignment "opened my eyes to how big a community this really is. "There’s nothing you can’t find in Hastings,” he said of area businesses Flat Rock Mayor Richard Jones had a number of compliments for Hastings too. ’’Hastings is more self-sufficient" than Flat Rock, located between Dearborn and Toledo. OH, said Jones. "We have no major downtown shopping; no water source. We have to rely on the city of Detroit to supply our water. The same is true of our sewer system." “And you have warm and friendly people here," said Jones. Calling himself an "expert on tax abatement,” he advised that ail is not wonderful when a community attracts big businesses because of the related costly expenses that a municipality must bear. As examples, he spoke of Flat Rock's woes when Ford built a few(fry there and soon closed it "and left us with the debt" and of the new Mazda plant being built which means the city will have to foot the bill for costs for water, sewer, roads and more police protection." The majority of the program was devoted to hearing representatives of community service clubs tell about the history, purpose, goals and achievements of their organizations. Represented at the dinner were Hastings’ Exchange Club, Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions, Women's Club, Jaycees, Business and Professional Women, the American Association of University Women and the Thornapple Garden Club. The program concluded with £ medley of patriotic songs by The Generics, comprised of Judy Hughes, Lisa Gross, Mary Williams and Betty Williams. Robert Bender served as narrator. Equipment stolen The Hastings Team of the Michigan State Police report the theft of lawn maintenance equipment from Woodland Cemetery on Velte Road sometime Tuesday night. Taken were a John Deere riding mower, an Allis Chalmer riding mower, a "weed whip", a Homelite chainsaw, and 25 folding chairs, police said. Thieves broke a lock on the cemetery's storage building to get at the mowers and other equipmment stored there, police said. State police are asking people to keep an out for the equipment, which is marked with the cemetery's name, and to contact the Police if they observed anything suspicious occurring in the area the night of the theft. The Hastings Books donated Banner. Send form P S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 21 — Thursday, May 22. 1986 Subscription Rates: $11 00 per year in Barry County. $13 00 per year in adjoining counties and $14 50 per year elsewhere. Pleasantvlew Principal Joyce Guenther accepts an Atlas of North America, one of many books donated to the school by Hastings resident Robert Wagner. Wagner was presented with a certificate of appreciation at the board of education meeting Monday night. “It's a great pleasure to be able to do something for the children,” Wagner told the board. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 22,1986 Ida A. Conrad | ^rea (^LituarieA Clarence E. Johncock Myra A. McMellen HASTINGS • Mrs. Myra A. McMellen. 94. of 767 N. Airport Rd., Hastings, died Saturday, May 17, 1986 at the Barry County Medical Facility. Funeral services were held 12 noon Monday. May 19 at the First Church of God in Hastings. Rev. David Garrett of­ ficiated with burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Grand Rapids. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to Hastings COA, Heart Fund or Medical Facility. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home. Mrs. McMellen was born August 9,1891 in Grand Rapids the daughter of William and Selina (Sargood) Jones. She attended Union School and Davenport College. She was married to Edgar McMellen on June 16,1927. Mr. McMellen died March 9. 1954. She was employed most of her working life as a secretary in law offices including Roach, Smolensk! and Twohey in Grand Rapids and by Laurence Barnett in Hastings. During World War Two she was a secretary at FL Custer in 3attle Creek. She retired in 1962. She moved to Hastings in 1942 living here until returning to Grand Rapids in 1954. She returned to Hastings in 1967. She was a member and past worthy matron of the • Hastings OES, member of First Church of Christ Scientist and the mother church in Boston a nd the Barry County Sportswomen’s • Club. She is survived by a son, Ed McMellen of Hastings; two grandchildren; three step • grandchildren; three great grandchildren, four step great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by infant sons, Robert and James McMellen and a sister, Mrs May Hoffert. HASTINGS • Mr. Clarence E. Johncock, 71. of 1231S. Montgomery St., Hastings formerly of Long Lake, Cloverdale, died Wednesday. May 14,1986 at Pennock Hospital after along illness. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday, May 16 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Rev. Elmer Faust officiated with burial in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetees Association or to American Cancer Society. Mr. Johncock was bom September 17, 1914 in Orangeville Township the son of William and Elizabeth (Schwankoff) Johncock. He was raised in the Hastings and Delton areas. He was employed for 38 years at Hastings Manufacturing retiring in 1975. He was a life member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. Mr. Johncock is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Pat) Baker of Delton; a son, Ronald Johncock of Hastings; 11 grand­ children, five great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Rozel) (Clara) Stanton of Middleville. Mrs Margaret Johnson of Hastings and Mrs. Leon (Arloa) Ellinger of Shelbyville. He was preceded in death by a son Lonnie Johncock in 1975 and two brothers. John and William Johncock, two sisters, Juanita Ccshmore and Minnie Hickley. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area HOI’S UNITKD METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 SoMk at M ?9 Robert NUyo. pwioz ptKMw *454995 Robert Fuller, choir director Sooday achedale: ».3t> Fritowxtop aad Coflee Sunday School. Il 10 Moramj Wonhip; fcOOpra Brenia* Wonhip. 7<0 pm Youth Meeting Hetaery tor ail aervtcea. transportation promded to aad tram morn in* aenrKea Prayer meeting. 7 pm GRACK LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 B. North Si. Michael Anion. Pastor Phone •Mt ‘MU Sunday May 25 • 8 45 Church Srhrarl (all *«e»l. Iuo° Family Worship A AL Branch Meeting after Tuesday. May 27 9 to Wnrdwakhen Wednesday May 2« 7 on Outreach FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. M.k . Allan J Wccmnh. In lerim M.rutfcr Erleen Higbee. Dir Chm turn Ed Sunday May 25 9-30 and 11:00 Worship Services Nursery Provided Briuakatt ol V 30 service over WBCh AM and I'M V:30Church School Classes (or all ages III Ml Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Riaun, 11.30 Children's Church, fi Oil Senior High Church School claw returns (mm Chicago Monday. May 26 MensMial Day Tuesday May 27 7 00 Pulpit Nommaling Coramd^c in the Chunk Ihmng IL.wn Wcdneulry May 28 9 tn Won ra s Asaocratiun B—ru Meetrag in trainee T30 Ounce! Choir praUu e Friday May 30 6.00 pan Men Dm Dinner rn Church Dining Room Everything furnished joe and Barb BurhhUder and ILtward and Kathryn Fer­ ris arc hmling lhe evening FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Mich . 49O5A |6I6| 9459574 David B Nelson Jr Paslnr Sunday. May 25 ■ ■ W a m Worship Service Umler New Manage menl II Corinthians 647. WO a m Sun day School 1030 a m Radio Brnadcasl WBCH 1100 a m Worship Server Sanctuary 600 pm Youth Fcflowshtp Monday May 26 Memorial Day Wrdnesday May 2* 30 p m Chancel Chutf. 7 00 p m Building Committee EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center Streets Father Wayne Smith. Rector Sunday Eucharist al 10:00 a m (Summer schedule) Weekday EuchaniU W.dnes day 7 IS am Thursday. 7:00 pm CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS, 600 N. Airport Road. Hastings. 946-2104 Russell Solmes. branch president, phone 945-7314. Counselors Kent Gibwn (945-4143) and Kil ■Duiinas (795-72901. Sacrament Meeting 930 am. Sunday School 10:30 am.. Primary. Relief Society. Priesthood, and Youg Women aS 1130 am Work Meeting seemtd Thursday 1000-200 aad eseroae dam every Wednesday 7 00 pm FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Brand way Rev David D Garrett Phone vaa 2229 Personage 945 3195 Church Where a Chnauaa experience makes you a member. 9 30 am. Sunday School. 10 45 am. Worship Service. 6 p m Fellowship Worship; 7 pm. Wednesday Prayer HASTINGS • Mrs. Ida A. Conrad, j®. formerly of 4724 S. Wall Lake Rd.. Hastings died Monday. May 19. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services will be held n a.m. Thursday. May 22 at Riverside Cemetery with Dr Allan Weenink of. ficiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital I.C.U. or Heart Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. Mrs. Conrad was bom on December ic, 1896 at Castleton Twp., Barry County, the daughter of Lewis and Susan 'Wheeler Hilton. She attended Martin Corners School and was a lifelong Barry County resident She married Clyde H. Conrad on Nov 28. 1914. They farmed many years in Barn County and owned and operated Schultz Grocery Store from 1946-56. She was a member of Barry County Farm Bureau Surviving are three sons. Virgil Conrad of Woodland, Carl Conrad of Nashville and Robert Conrad of Lowell; one daughter. Mrs W. Paul (Crystal) Barlow of Hastings, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jan. 30. 1973, four daughters, Dorothy Simon. Virginia, Elinor, and Shirley Conrad, three brothers and three sisters. Alvin D. Betz HASTINGS - Mr. Alvin D. Betz. 91, of 2895 E. Quimby Rd.. Hastings died Wednesday. May 14, 1986 at Barry County Medical Care Facility. Funeral sendees were held 11 a m. Saturday, May 17 at the Bedford Twp. Cemetery with Rev. David B. Nelson of­ ficiating. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Mr. Betz was bom on May 15, 1894 at Medina Co., Ohio, the son of Charles and Sussanah (Cassell) Betz. He was raised in Ohio and Battle Creek and attended schools there. He married Florence Edith Dillon in 1956. She died in October. 1968. He farmed for many years on the family farm on Betz Rd., Battle Creek Twp. and from World War II until his retirement in 1960 he was power plant engineer at Ft. Custer. He has lived in the Hastings area since 1970. He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Betz was survived by several nieces and nephews. Urah L. Wortley LAKE ODESSA • Mrs. Urah L. Wortley. 98, of Lake Odessa died Friday, May 16. 1986 al the Barry County Medical Care Facility where she had been a patient since Sep­ tember. 1985 Funeral services were held Monday. May 19 a» Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Rev Ward Pierce officiated with burial at Lakeside Cemeterv Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Fund. Mrs. Wortley was born on September 21 1887 in Barry County the daughter of John and Emma (Nash) Baine. She attended lhe Holmes Rural School in Barn- County. She married Walter Wortley in May. 1905 in Woodland Township. After their* marriage they moved to Lake Odessa where they owned and operated the Wortlev Funeral Home, retiring in 1946 She was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Womens Society and Womens Christian Temperance Union. Mrs. Wortley is survived by three daughters. Mrs. Glen iMarti. Edwins of Lake Odessa. Mrs. Maynard (Madge) Leak of Lansing and Mrs. Genieve Moon of Grand Rapids; two grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, eight great great grand­ children She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. Mary Lynn Hebert WAYLAND - Mrs. Mary Lynn Hebert. 44. of Cobb Lake. Wayland, died Tuesday May20. 1986 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday. May 23 at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Res-. Gary Wiley officiated with burial in Coman Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Hebert was bom October 21, 1941 in Cheboygan. MI, the daughter of Everett L. and,Eileen (Ghent) Gard. She was married to Gary Hebert on May 14, 1960. She was employed as a secretary with the Middleville T.K. school system. Mrs. Hebert is survived by her husband. Gary A.; two daughters, Mrs. Lance (Lynne Rene) Pittlekow and Miss Maria Eileen Hebert both of Wayland; one son, Todd E. and his wife, Bonghee Hebert of Ft. Ord., CA; her mother, Mrs. Eileen Gard of Clarkston; one sister, Mrs. David (Judith) MacLean of Cedarville; and one brother, Everett W. Gard of Clarkston. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 B. Woodlawn, Haatinp. Michigan 946-6004 Kenneth W. Garner. Pastor. James R. Bar­ rett. Asst, to lhe pastor In youth. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a m. Mom tog Worship 11:00 am. Bvening Worship 6 pm WednescL-y. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 6. 70) pm Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 701 pm Sacred Sourds Rehearsal 130 p m (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to It am Kings Ktds (Children's Osoirl. Sunday monung ser vice broaden WBCH Northland Optical Middleville Area — Ask About our Children's Frame Warranty — BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Minister Clay Rosa. Phone 944-4143 residence MS-2936 church Sunday Servxes 10 am; Bible Study 11 am.; Bventag Services 6pm. Wadaraday Evening Bible Study 7 pm. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Want Scare Road Pastor JA Campbed Ph0M 945-2265 Sunday School 9 *5 am . Worship 11 am.; Bvening Service 7 p.m ; Wedneaday Praiae Gathering 7 p.m. ST. ROM CATHOLIC CHURCH. 606 S. Jeffaraon Father Leon Pohl. Pastor Satur­ day Mara 4:30 pm.; Sunday Masses 6 a m. and II a.bi. confessions Saturday 401-4 30 pm HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN 600 Powell Rd Russell A. Sarver Pastor Phone 943-9224 Worship service 1030 am . evening service 6 pm . damea for all ages 945 am. Sunday school Tuesday Cottage Frayn Meeting 7 00 p.m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev James B Leitzman Psaior Sunday Services: 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour; 11:00 am. Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m. Bvening Service Wednesday 70) pm Services (or Adults. Tsana and Children ST CYRIL A METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Waller Spillane Pastor Phone 962 2M9 Saturday Mass 5pm Sunday Mass730a.m and 11 30am ST AUGUSTINE. Middleville Father Waller Spillane, Pastor. Phone 962 2tiH*‘ Sunday Mass 9.30 am. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M-37, Just north of Mid- Prescriptions Filled - Fumes Repaired or Replaced Prescription Sunglasses Safety Glasses Contact Lens Supplies Insurance Plans Blue Cross Provider Monday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 1510 North Broadway — Hastings — Call ...945-3906 PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 al Pannalee Rd.. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 891 1565 Rev Charter Doornbos. Assistant Pastor Phone 795-3466 First Service 9 a.m church School 10:15 an.; Second Service 11:15 n.m.; Evening Celebration 6 p.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev James E Cook of­ ficiating Country Chapel Church School 9 am worship 10 am Banfeid Church School 10 am.; worship 11:30 a m Nashville Area HASTINGS MBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 3tT E. Marshall Rev. Marvin Skkrailler. 'artnr Sunday Morning Sun day School - 1000. Morning Worship Ser­ vice - 11 00. Evening Service 7 30. Prayer Meeting Wednesday Night ■ 7 30 Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington, Nashville Rev. J.G. Boomer. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Sunday Worship 11:00am.; Evening Service 6:00p m ; Bi­ ble Prayer. Wednesday 7:00 p.m ST CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. NasbmBe Father Leon Pohl Paitor A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES and on PROPOSED 1986-87 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thot on June 4, 1986, at 7:30 p.m., at 202 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Education of Barry Intermediate School District will hold a joint public hearing to <---------------------------------- — Tha Church Poga it Brought to You Through <h« Hoitingi Bonner and these Public Spirited Firms: IACOBS MXALL PHARMACY Complain Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS a LOAN ASSOCIATION Hasting* ond Loka Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your Life. Home. Business ond Cor WKfNFUNfKAL HOMES Hosting* — Noahville FLEXFA6 INCORPORATtO of Hotting* NATIONAL RANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER H. S.ood»», ■ Ho.Uf.fl. BOSLEY PHARMACY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 Fuller S«.. M-79. Pastor Thomai Voyles Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 am.: Morning Worship II a.m . Evening Services. Youth 6 p.m.. Evening Worship 7 p.m.; Wednesday mid week prayer 7 p m . Wednesday caravan program 7 pm. OrangevilleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. t*2l Marsh Rd two miles south of Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman PaMor Len Harris Sunday School Supt Sunday School 9 45 a m Church Services 11 a m 6 p m Wednes day ■ 7 p m Family Bible Institute for 2 year olds through adults Nursery staffed at al! services Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 6645187 lor free transportation in Gun Lake area MiniUenr.g God s Word to Today • World Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd I mi 5 Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School at 10 a m Wor ship 11 a m . Evening Service at 7 p m Youth meet Sunday 6pm Wedne.day Prayer Bible 7 p.m consider the district’s proposed 1986-87 General ond Special Education budgets, and to consider the levying in 1986 of an additional proposed millage rale of .0453 mills for operating purposes pursuant to Act 5 Public Acts of Michigan 1982. The Board of Education may not adopt its proposed 1986-87 budgets until after the public hearing- Copies of the proposed 1986-87 budgets are available for public inspection during normal business hours at 202 S. Broadway- Hastings, Michigan. The Board of Education has the complete authority to establish that 1.38 mills be levied in 1986 from within its present authorized ting millage beyond the 1.38 mills already authorized. The purpose of the hearing is t0 receive testimony and discuss both the school district s proposed 1986-87 General and Special Following the public hearing, the Board of Education may adopt tion may approve the levy of all or °nY portion of the proposed additional millage rate 770 Cook nd. — Hasting*. Michigan V.------------—---------- ------------------ > This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. UltniR. Fehsenfeld, Secretary schools I ' picks up vocational science student* Kilpatrick Missionary Society held their May dinner on Wednesday. Hamburger­ potato casseroles were served to the 25 people who attended The society worked in the morning and in the afternoon on projects to be sent to United Brethren missionaries and on posters for the mother-daughter banquet they are sponsoring this week. A surprise party was held for Pastor Cliff Randall's fortieth birthday at Zion Lutheran Church last Thursday evening. When, from the parsonage, he noticed a lot of cars arriving at the church and people carrying in food, he went over to find out what was going on. as nothing had been scheduled on his calendar for that evening Everyone greeted him with shouts of "surprise” and "happy birthday". He had a great dinner and received many cards and gifts. Catherine Arnott arrived in Ionia Wed­ nesday evening where she was met by Jim and Cathy Lucas. Miss Arnott lived in Iowa City. Iowa until she was ten. Her father, Dr. Peter Arnott, was involved with a summer theater project in Grand Ledge for several years; so the family bought a cabin at Mclxjnithan's Landing on Jordan Lake for their summer home. In 1969, Dr. Arnott was appointed to the faculty of Tufts University at Medford. Mass, and the family moved to that eastern state but continued to spend summers at Jordan Lake. In all, Cathy spent her summers there for twenty years. During that time, she became interested in local history, and with John Waite, did a great amount of original research, reading all the old materials she could find in local libraries and Charlton Park as well as spending many summers interviewing local people about their family history. She now has a bachelor’s degree in American History from Tufts and is doing graduate work at Ann Arbor where she hopes to finish her doc­ torate as soon as possible. This summer she is working as an assistant editor in the University of Michigan’s Center for Chinese Studies is working as an assistant editor in the University of Michigan's Center for Chinese Studies where the other editor is Jim Hynes, son of Glendon Hynes, a native of Woodland and a member of the Woodland school class of 1936. Jim Hynes is a published writer now working on a novel under a grant from the State uf Michigan. Cathy is also working part-time as a collection processor in Michigan Historical collections at the University Archives. There she sorts and catalogs donated items per­ taining to Michigan history. Miss Arnott is a published writer having to her credit one book, "Tennessee Williams on File" published by Methuen publishers of London, as well as an article in the fall, 1984 issue of the Michigan Historiy Magazine titled "An Airing of Reputations" which involved a Woodland incident of 1881 that resulted in law suits and more friction bet­ ween lhe two medical schools that were at University of Michigan at that time and which eventually resulted in the final closing of the Homeopathic College at the Univer­ sity. She has a forthcoming article accepted by The American Journal of Homeopathy about the same case which involved a young man named Lewis Smoke and Ephram Lucas. Miss Arnott is writing the Woodland Township History which will be published by lhe Woodland Sesquicentennial Commission sometime next year as part of the an­ niversary celebration. She came to Woodland this week to spend more time in research and to meet with the Sesquicen­ tennial Commission about deadlines for the book. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Dal«M. Cathy Lucas and Cathy Arnott went to tl*e Barry County Historical Society meeting at the Bernard Museum near Delton Thursday evening. They enjoyed touring the museum buildings, and Cathy Arnott spent some time looking through old photograph books hoping to find reference to any member of the Smoke family that lived in Woodland Township in the last half of the ninteenth century. On Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Dalton took Cathy Arnott to the Danby Cemetery in Ionia County where she sear­ ched for graves of the family of Sameul Haight, one of the three original settlers of Woodland Township. She had received in­ formation from a descendent indicating that many of them could be buried there with the Browns who were the family of his wife, Charlotte Brown Haight. She only found one Haight, and at this time, she does not know who he was or how he fits into the family. On Friday evening, the Woodland Sesquicentennial Commission met at the Woodland Lions' Den. Members presen. were Shirley Kilmer. George Schaibly, Jim Luca.i, Barbara Dalton. Ella Kantner, Earl Engle, and Chairman Tom Niethamer. Guests were Cathy Arnott. Willis Dalton and Cathy Lucas. Cathy Arnott told the members about the many possible ways of printing and publishing the new Wondland Township history she is writing. Deadlines were set for material, and it was planned to get lhe book ready to sell early next summer. -NOTICE- TITL*-' Typist Clerk II •ASE SALARY: $5.66 hour. $11.769 Oez*»niEXT: Borry Co. Cooperative Ext. Service 301 S. Michigon Avenue Hostings. Ml 49058 UKXIBICE: Secretoriol skills ond good fucnoe: communicotion skills preferred High school groduole or equivol.nt its 1986-87 General and Special Education budgets: not less than seven (7) days following the public hearing the Board of Educa­ by Catherine Lucas BARRY COUNTY POSITION VACANCY Education budgets and the levy of on additional millage rate. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. HASTINGS FIBEW GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Tuesday evening a mother-child banquet was held at Zion Lutheran Church. Table grace was led by Ann Reuther. Following the meal, which was enjoyed by approximately 85 ladies and children and served by the men of the church, the group moved into the sanctuary where Mary Smith welcomed everyone. A child’s appeal was recited by Carrie Randall, and a mother-child response was given by Helen and Chris Mudry. Barbara Randall introduced Carol Johnson, a composer, singer, and entertainer from Grand Rapids. The program was called "Music With a Message." Johnson presented several entertaining songs and the children were able to sing along the choruses of a lol of them. She also briefly mentioned the "Hands Across America" program and gave a number that could be called if anyone in this area is interested in participating in it. That number is 1-800-USA-9000. On Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. G.R. McMillen enjoyed a tour of the Flexfab facilities in Hastings. Their tour was guided by their grandson, Kerry McMillen. His wife. Teresa, and daughter, Shelley and Teresa's mother, Mrs. McCaul, also took the tour. Mercedeth said that they had no idea how extensive the operations of the Barry County Company were before the lour. Ford and Orpha Enz recently returned to their Woodland farm after spending the winter in Kissimee. Florida. While they were in Florida, they traveled to Costa Rica with a non-denominational group, “Laymen Unlimited", and helped build a new Nazarene Church at San Jose. They spent two weeks in the Central American country with the other 17 members of the group. None of the group were Nazarene Church mem­ bers. On their way home from Florida, Ford and Orpha stopped in Alabama and had a reunion with the other members of the group who had gone to Costa Rica in Birmingham and Athens. All of lhe group enjoyed being together again and sharing their pictures of the trip. In all they spent three nights in Alabama. Between Alabama and Michigan, the Enzs spent a week in St. Joseph, HI., with their daughter, Annabelle Ludwig. The 90th Annual Alumni Banquet of Woodland School was held on Saturday evening in the school gym. A Swiss steak dinner was served Frank Townsend and his group, and it was greatly enjoyed by the 196 people who attended. During the short business meeting Jim Lucas presented the association with the rebound secretary’s book that holds all records of the association from 1896 io 1982 when it was retired and a new book started. He made a motion that the book be kept in the Woodland Township Library and be used only for historical research and not be allowed out of the library. This motion was seconded and passed. The association also voted to start honoring the 35th anniversary class in 14«9 as there will be no more 25th anniversary classes after that lime. Tom Niethamer was the featured speaker of the evening, and he talked about plans for the sesquicentennial celebration in August, 1987, Timberland Times that is still for sale in the township library, the new Barry County History Book, and the forthcoming history of Woodland Township being written by Cathy Arnott. He introduced her to the group and explained how her background and experience make her the best person to write the township’s history at this time. He told about attending the Civil War re­ enactment at Charlton Park that afternoon and how lucky we are to have a park with enough land free of telephone poles, phone booths and other modem distractions to hold such a large scale event. He asked Woodland people to help support the park and all park events. Both the invocation and the closing prayer were given by Edward Markwart, class of 1958. Woodland Women’s Study Club met at the Lions' Den last Tuesday afternoon. Cathy Lucas and Ella Kantner were hostesses. They had the tables decorated with white cloths and candles in pink Fostoria holders, tulips, Dutch hyacinths and lillies of the valley. Ten members attended. The roll call was the program, and each person told how she met her husband and any interesting tidbits about their courtship or wedding she wanted to repeat in a semi-public situation. Cake, punch, coffee, tea and vegetables with dip were served and the meeting adjourned. Woodland Lions Club held a dinner meeting on Tuesday evening. Bill Eckstrom was a special guest and the speaker for the evening. He told the 22 members present about the current physical and financial condition of Lakewood Schools. He said the school system is operating in the black and that the over-all condition of the schools is fairly good at this time. Eckstrom reported that there is some discussion of adding another foreign language to the curriculum at Lakewood High School. He also discussed an arrangement where Lakwood students are bused to a central point where buses from other Ionia and Eaton County school departments meet to swap students for classes that are taught in only one of lhe millage rote. The additional proposed millage rate would in­ crease revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem prop­ erty tax levies in 1986 otherwise permitted by Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan. 1982. by 3.39 percentThis additional millage rate will not Increase the school opera­ •?re*<rrpi.on*' -1 IB S. Jefferson • 945-3429 Hoslings. Mkh-ffon Woodland News MESC Office City Holl Hostings. Mi 490S8 A’-UCAItONSACCmiOTHROUGHM*Y30 �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, May 22,1986— Page 5 etui . . . Williams-Carter announce engagement Erickson-Pennington exchange wedding vows Janet Marie Erickson and Vincent LeRoy Pennington united in marriage on April 26 at 5 p.m. The candlelight ceremony took place at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. The service was conducted by Rev. George Aton, Pastor of Sebewa Church of God. The bride of the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Erickson, of Lake Odessa. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Pennington, of Lake Odessa. Janet wore a white wedding gown of polyester organza over taffeta, with a wedding collar, shear yoke, fitted bodice of silk venice lace and pearls, elbow length puffed sleeves, chapel length train, and her bridal hat was made of satin and matching lace with a fingertip vail. Vince wore a white tuxedo with tails, with a white cumberbun and bow tie. The bridesmaids, junior bridesmaids and flower girls dresses were all the color of Aubergine, with a ruffle V-neck line with a bow trim, ruffled caplet sleeves and flared skirt with bustled effect. The groomsmen and junior groomsman and ringbearer all wore tuxedos of gray with a gray cumberbun and bow ties, accented with white shirts pin stripped in gray, and the ringbearer also wore tails on his tuxedo with the groom. Kym Kimmel, friend of the bride, was Maid of Honor. Bridesmaids were Marla Reiser, friend of the bride, Becky Stevens, friend of the bride. Junior bridesmaids were Becky Pennington, sister of the groom, Ann Hickey, niece of the bride, Becky Schray, niece of the bride and flower girl was Tanya Apsey, friend of the bride and groom. Terry VanDenventer, friend of the groom, was Best Man. Groomsmen were Bret Senters, friend of the groom, Gary Pen­ nington, brother of the groom. Junior groomsman was Chad Hickey, nephew of the bride and ringbearer was John Schray, nephew of the bride. The reception was immediately following the wedding in the church fellowship hall. Janet and Vince spent their honeymoon at the Pocono Mts. in Pennsylvania, then drove home through Canada to Niagara Falls. The couple now resides in Grand Rapids. Shipps to observe 50th wedding anniversary Please share our happiness as we honor our parents, Fred and Hazel Shipp on their 50th anniversary at an open house on June 1. The open house will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Delton Faith United Methodist Church. We believe that the loving memories they have shared with you, their friends, will be the most treasured gifts they will receive, therefore we request no gifts. Rather we would like you to bring a photo or a remembrance of a time shared with our parents. Cuddahee-Moore announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. John Cuddahee are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Colleen, to Franklin H. Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Moore, Sr. Colleen is employed at the Medical Care Facility and Frank at Parts Plus. Both are Hastings High graduates. An August 2 wedding has been planned. Francisco-Shuler announce engagement James and Lilah Francisco of 10832 Pleasant Lake Road, Delton announce the engagement of their daughter, Carolyn Francisco to William Shuler, son of Ward and Shirley Shuler of Snow Road, Baroda, Michigan. The bride-elect graduated from DeltonKellogg and Western Michigan University and is employed by River Valley Schools. Her Fiance is a graduate of Bridgeman and Michigan State University. He is self em­ ployed by Shuler & Son's Dairy Farm. An August 16 wedding is planned. Shaws to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Nickel-McMillen announce engagement Newman and Marion Shaw of 8980 Bivens Rd., Nashville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 1 with a Mass at 12:30 p.m. at St. Cyrils Church, Nashville, and an open house following at the VFW, Nashville from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The open house will be hosted by their children, Mary Kersjes, Patricia Shaw, William Shaw, Catherine Maurer, Lawrence Shaw, Marie Baynton, Norma Walliczek, Nancy Schantz, Marylin Merchant, James Shaw, Walter Shaw, their spouses, 35 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The former Marion Miller and Newman Shaw were married at SL Patricks Church, Parcel, Mi on June 1, 1936. Newman retired from the E.W. Bliss Company and Marion retired from the Barry County Medical Facility in 1972. Newman and Marion invite all of their family, friends and neighbors to help celebrate this special day. They request no gifts please. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Nickel of Woodland, Michigan are proud to announce the engagement of the their daughter, Nicole Marie, to Thomas Andrew McMillen, son of Mr and Mrs. James McMillen of Nashville. Nicole is a 1984 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is currently attending Lansing Community College majoring in Lourt and Conference Reporting. She is also working part-time at the college. Tom is a 1982 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a 1984 graduate of Kellogg community College. He is currently em­ ployed with General Motors in Lansing. An October 18, 1986 wedding is being planned. STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY PROBATE COURT JUVENILE DIVISION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Case No. 2794 TO: ELSIE MAURER IN THE MATTER OF: Juvenile File No. 2794 A petition has been filed in the above mailer. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on June 9. 1986 at 9:00 a.m. in lhe Probote Court­ room. 220 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Elsie Maurer personally appear botore the court at the time ond place stated above. Richard N. Loughrin. Judge of Probate May 19. 1986 (5-22) SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD — MAY 14. 1986 — Reports of committees pre­ sented. Approved appointment of Richard Mopes of Acting Trea­ surer. Department Natural Re­ sources issued permit to con­ struct seawall to Neva Bortel and Martha Breitwieser al Bristol Lake. Received notification of re­ quest of Dr. Clifford Nelson to dredge channel at Culver Lake. Aulhorized payment of vou­ chers in amount of $3.751.15. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested toby: Supervisor Verlyn Stevens (5-22) Assistant Manager Wanted Rodee's Restaurant, 911 w. s fate st. Tobiases to observe 25th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Tobias of 269 Pike Rd., Delton will observe their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house given by their six children and 17 grandchildren at Barry Township Hall on Sunday, June 1, from 1-5 p.m. No gifts please. ...in Hastings, is now accepting appli­ cations for mature, responsible indivi­ duals who are willing to learn all phases of business with possible ad­ vancement to assistant manager. Apply in person. No phone calls, please. Mon.-Sat. 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. ----- -- NOTICE ACCOUNTING CLERK McCann Rd. at Thomapple River Barry County, Michigan FLEXFAB, INC., has an Immediate opening in accounting for a person to assist In various financial analysis reports primarily related to cost accounting, general ledger and product data management. In addition, this person will be responsible for preparing flexible budget reports and main­ taining records of all fixed assets. Ability to use an IBM PC is a plus. Candi­ dates must have a minimum of 1 to 2 years ex­ perience in an accounting department working with product costing and must have strong in­ terpersonal skills. Candidates with a minimum of 2vears of college or commenserate work ex­ perience should apply with a resume In con­ OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING fidence to ... MAX C MINER, Personnel Manager Flex Fab, Inc. 1843 Gun Lake Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 The Board of Barry County Road Commissioners hereby announces the opportunity to request a public hearing concerning the proposed improvements to McCann Rd. at the Thomapple River situated In Sec­ tion 31 • Irving Township, Barry County. As previously announced the proposed improvements by the Barry County Road Commission in cooperation with the US. Federal Highway Administration and the Michigan Department of Transportation Include the construction of a new bridge structure and related ap­ proach roadway improvement work. Any persons who may be interested in requesting a public hearing concerning these proposed im­ provements should present their request in writing to the Board of Barry County Road Commissioners, 1845 W. Gun Lake Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 on or before June 10, 1986. Board of County Road Commissioners Barry County, Michigan Robert Russell, Chairman Stephen Scott, Member Nonaan Jack Lenz, Member Mr. and Mrs. James Williams of Tucson Arizona are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Pamela Jo to Sgt. William G. Carter, son of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Carter of Bellevue. Pam is working towards her diploma at­ tending Maple Valley Adult Education in Nashville. Bill is currently stationed at FL Sheridan, Illinois as a supply sgt. in the United States Army. An August 16, 1986 wedding is being planned. ' Frantzes to observe 60th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Royal Frantz of Grand Ledge will celebrate their 60th wedding an­ niversary Sunday, June 1 with an open house from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sunfield Church of the Brethren two miles south of Sunfield on Sunfield Hwy. Mr. and Mrs. Frantz were married June 9. 1926. They have five children, 15 grand­ children, and 13 great grandchildren. Hosting the open house will be their children, Beverly Welton, Wendell Frantz, Bethel Stambaugh. Eleanor Dayton and Gwen Sheliy. An invitation is extended to ail relatives, friends and neighbors. Your presence is their gift. — WANTED — COSMOTOLOGIST for Lifestyles 945-5444 ... or... 367-4176 JCPenney Celebrates — AMERICAN STYLE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Week No. 1 Sunday, May 11 - HAIPY MOTHER’S DAY (open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Register for 2 sets of 2 tickets to TIGER BASEBALL Draw­ ing will be held June 12. Tuesday, May 13 ■ Watch The Reminder for our JC PENNEY CELEBRATES AMERICAN STYLE featuring luggage and savings for the entire family. Wednesday. May 14 - Note your calendar FATHER'S DAY JUNE 15. Friday/Saturday, May 16/17 - Our LUGGAGE SALE continues — River Bend Travel Agency will have brochures on hand In our Luggage Department for your travel needs. They will also have a representative on hand Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 to noon to answer any travel Inquiries. Week No. 2 Sunday. May 18 (open 11 a.m. 'til4 p.m.) ■ Register for 2 sets of 2 tickets to TIGER BASEBALL. Drawing will be held June 12. Tuesday, May 20 ■ Watch The Reminder for our MEMORIAL DAY SALE circular featuring savings for the entire family. Wednesday, May 21 - “GREATEST DAD" ESSAY CONTEST. Enter your dad and tell In 50 words or less why he is the greatest. Three prizes of $10.00 gift certificates will be awarded to three of the “Greatest Dads." Judging will be held June 12. Friday, May 23 - FREE GIFT with a $50.00 purchase. Pick the gift from our fish bowl. Week No. 3 Sunday, May 25 (open 11 a.m. 'til 4 p.m.) - Reminder, register for 2 sets of 2 tickets to TIGER BASEBALL. Drawing will be held June 12. Monday. May 26 - MEMORIAL DAY (open 10 a.m. 'til 3 p.m.) All last week's sale circular items continue In effect. Tuesday, May 27 - Watch The Reminder for our "VACATION VALUE DAYS” ad featuring price breaks and specials for the entire family. Wednesday, May 28 - Remember the "GREATEST DAD” ESSAY CONTEST. Enter your dad and tell In 50 words or less why he is the greatest. Three prizes of $10.00 gift certificates will be awarded to three of the “Greatest Dads". Judging will be held June 12. Saturday, May 31 • Watch for the MYSTERY SHOPPER - A Free $5.00 Gift Certificate will be given away each hour to a lucky random shopper. Week Na 4 Sunday, June 1 (open 11 a.m. 'til 4 p.m.) - Reminder, register for 2 sets of 2 tickets to TIGER BASEBALL Drawing will be held June 12. Tuesday, June 3 - Watch The Reminder for our FATHER’S DAY SALE featuring savings in our Men’s Department Wednesday, June 4 - Remember the “GREATEST DAD” ESSAY CONTEST. Enter your dad and tell In 50 words or let's why he is the greatest. Three prizes of $10.00 gift certificates will be awarded to three of the “Greatest Dads”. Judging will be held June 12. Friday/Saturday, June 6/7 - Bring in your old Jeans and trade them in on a new pair of “PLAIN POCKETS". \buTl receive an additional $1.00 OFF of the already on sale Plain Rockets. Trade in those old Jeans and help us celebrate the 10th anniver­ sary of “Plain Pockets". Week No. 5 Sunday, June 8 (open 11 a.m. 'til4 p.m.) - Reminder, last days to register for 2 sets of 2 tickets to TIGER BASEBALL. Drawing will be held June 12. Tuesday, June 10- Watch The Reminder for our FATHER’S DAY SALE circular featuring savings in the Men's and Women's Departments. Wednesday, June 11 - Last day to enter the "GREATEST DAD” ESSAY CONTEST. Enter your dad and tell in 50 words or less why he is the greatest. Three prizes cf $10.00 gift certificates will be awarded to three of the “Greatest Dads". Judging will be held June 12. Thursday, June 12 - Drawing for 2 sets of 2 tickets to TIGER BASEBALL. Judging for three prizes of $10.00 gift certificates for the “GREATEST DAD" ESSAY CONTEST. Saturday, June 14 - Watch your mail earlier in the week, advertising our SPECIAL SATURDAY SALE featuring special sale on men’s items. Free gift wrap of gift purchases. Week No. 6 Sunday, June 15- HAPPY FATHER’S DAY (open 11 a.m. 'til 4 p.m.) Register for an "AMERICAN FLAG SET” that includes 18-ft. pole and 3’x5' nylon flag. Drawing will be held July 2. Tuesday, June 17- Watch The Reminder for our SUMMER SPECTACULAR WHITE SALE featuring white goods and sav­ ings for the entire family. Friday, June 20 - FREE AMERICAN GROWN APPLE with a purchase. (While 100 apples last.) Saturday, June 21 - “NONI" THE CLOWN will be at our store from 10 a.m. 'til 1 p.m. giving away free helium balloons. Come in and see one of Hastings' silliest clowns — and meet “PENNEY”. Week No. 7 Sunday, June 22 (open 11 a.m. 'til 4 p.m.) - Reminder, register for an AMERICAN FLAG SET that Includes an 18-ft. pole and a 3’x5’ nylon flag. Drawing will be held July 2. Tuesday, June 24 - Watch The Reminder for our PRE-4TH OF JULY SALE featuring savings for family summer wear and white goods. Friday, June 27 ■ FRFF AMERICAN GROWN APPLE with a purchase. (While 100 apples last). Week No. 8 Sunday, June 27 (open 11 a.m. 'til 4 p.m.) - Reminder last days to register for an AMERICAN FLAG SET that Includes an 18-ft. pole and a 3'x5’ nylon flag. Drwing will be held July 2. Tuesday, July 1 - Watch The Reminder for PRE-4TH OF JULY SALE featuring savings throughout the store. Wednesday. July 2 ■ Drawing for the AMERICAN FLAG SET. Friday, July 4 - HAPPY 4TH OF JULY (open 10 a.m. 'til 3 p.m.) OPEN MEMORIAL DAY 10 AM ’til 3 PM Regular Hours ... Monday thru Friday 10 to 8; Saturday 9 to 5:30; Sunday 11 to 4 E3 ’~ pT] lntermedMf*’n*,kt,own* may have been taken on cxIginallyP4*^ m,,ch,nd'«» shown in this ad. Reductions t'0"’0,lthnilly p<ic»d merchandise / 1 II J X, >I .J I ■ I XI ■ II II ■■ II \ / > \/ ■ V—¥ DOWNTOWN HASTINGS J Free Gift When you come in and fill out a credit application for a JCPenney charge. No purchase necessary. �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 22,1986 Home For Sale Turn of the century home has been fully re­ stored to original beauty. Features 3 large bedrooms with walk-in closets, new kitchen, aluminum siding, main floor utility. 2 full baths, classic oak woodwork, fully carpeted, immaculate and priced to sell at $43,500. 948-9480 505 E. Grand Hastings after JEAN/SPORTS s:oo p.m. SALE SAVE 20% ...on all Shorts, Knits, Summer I Sweaters. OGQZ. /u I DRESSES 20% OFF ALL... SLACKS • Lord Isaac • Impressions Joyce Petite 132 East State Street Between Hastings Savings i loan and Village Squire EARS Phone 948-9286 — Area MarriagesAsher McGree. 45, Hastings and Janie L. Olszewski, 37, Hastings. Richard Krouse. 22. Hastings and LuAnn M. Campbell. 20, Hastings Gene Wolcott. 18. Hastings and Dawn Talmage, 19, Delton. Clarence McKain III, 26. Delton and Karen Campoli 20, Delton. Mark Chaddock, 23, Delton and Kimberly Ryan, 19, Delton. Daniel Rutherford, 19. Dowling and Brenda Middleton, 20. Dowling. Joseph Smith. 23, Hastings and Helen Meyers, 1®. Hastings Eldon Weyerman, 48, Hastings and Linda Shriver 32. Hastings. Thomas Rutherford, 42. Delton and Judy Grice, 41. Delton. John Kaechele. 22. Hastings and Karen Barber. 20. Hastings. Robert Cole, 37. Dowling and Susan Ogden, 34, Dowling. Israel Saucedo Sr., 51, Shelbyville and Agatha Green, 52, Shelbyville. Steven Stewart. 24, Dallas, Texas and Pamela Townsend, 25, Dallas, Texas Tracy Bromley, 19, Delton and Talitha Branham, 18, Delton. Mark Curtis, 21, Nashville and Linda Lambert. 18, Nashville. Mark Gable, 28. Delton and Sheril Kleezynski, 19, Delton. Dennis Snowden, 20, Delton and Susan Hook, 20, Delton. Dennis Cotey Jr, 23, Hastings and Susan Rudolph, 18, Hastings. Ferron Hartshorn, 58, Battle Creek and Wilda Davis, 50, Bellevue. Wayne Dill, 32, Delton and Susan Moe. 26, Delton. Charles Vroman, 35, Lake Odessa and Mary Ann Lamphere, 26, Lake Odessa. James Maxson. 38, Plainwell and Patricia Cole, 40, Plainwell. Larry Gigax, 45, Chula Vista, Ca. and Cynthia Gin-bach, Chula Vista, Ca. Robert Tossava, 44, Hastings and Janice Muth, 35, Hastings. Scott Benton. 21, Nashville and Brenda Smith, 20, Nashville. Eric Birke. 29. Hastings and Emma Atkinson, 28, Freeport. Donald Oarlock. 33. Woodland and Lorraine McMillen, 38. Lake Odessa Thomas McCarthy. 18, Middleville and Jane Reed. 17, Middleville. Paul Danby Jr., 36, Kentwood and Lois Ritsema, 33, Middleville. Loren Mazurek. 22, Woodland and Beth Armbruster, 21. Lake Odessa Jerry Singleterry. 21, Lansing and Lisa Keller, 21, Hastings Alien Weber. 19, Houghion and Michele Blair, 20, Middleville. William Karpinski Ill. 22. Nashville and Tern Jo Scheltema. 23, Nashville Retired School Personnel group to meet May 28 The May meeting for lhe Retired School personnel Association will be held May 28, at noon, at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Laura Van Dyke from Kalamazoo, our Area 3 Insurance Chairwomen will be the speaker. We send a special invitation to all the new members. Plese call in your reservations by Saturday. May 24 to one of the following persons: Bernice Carter, 795-9023; Lucille Brown. 367-4821; Margaret Johnson 945-2050; Birdena Lyttle. 623-2606; Reva Schantz. 852­ 9243; Helen Tucker. 954-4147. Algonquin Lake’s second spraying set for next week Algonquin Lake will have its second spraying the week of May 27. Residents should check their beaches for a new posting or the flyer delivered regarding restrictions on swimming irrigation and fishing. BORGESS AND HARDING’S SHOW YOU HOWTOSHOP TOVOUR HEARTS DELIGHT healthy when eaten in inodoation. The manager’s boothievery Harding’s will have free information. Like ranplete lists offeatured foods, recipes to try out and free brochures that tell all about cardiovascular health. As well as information and entry blanks for our recipe contest We’ll be giving away a grand prize of There’s a whole lot in store for you at your local Harding’s. Because Borgess Medical Center, in co­ operation with the American Heart Association of Michigan, has a special program going on right now. We’re all getting together to help you learn how to shop for and prepare healthier foods that are appe­ tizing and help you reduce your intake of cholesterol and fats, especially saturated fats. and breakfast. Other prizes include Harding’s gift Just look for the Light Hearted Living -symbol certificates, specially designed Light Hearted Living on shelves and displays. It identifies foods that are aprons and more. Some stores have special Light Hearted Living days planned, with fun for the whole family. Regis­ tered dietitians from Borgess will be at those stores to answer questions. They’ll pass out information and delicious food samples that are healthy and easy to fix at home. We’ll also have balloonsand other attractions for the children. So just watch your local paper for details about dates and locations. Come on in to your local Harding’s and find cut what Light Hearted Living is all about. LIVING You’ll see that it’s something we at Borgess believe in from the bottom of our hearts. Borgess Medical Center A drawing done of the Battle of Campble Station, fought Nov.16, 1863, in East Tennessee. Editor's Note: This is the second of a threepart series on life in Hastings during the Civil War. Charles Atkins was born Feb. 22, 1851. in New York State. He was the son of Agusta and Marie (Johnson) Atkins. Charles married Marla T. Kennedy on August 28, 1875. The family lived in Hastings for over seventy years, most of the time at 110 N. Broadway. During the Civil War, Charles would have been about 12 to 14 years old, old enough to remember the incidents of those days. The account is edited for length but those who wish can read the whole account in the July 6, 1914 Banner, Page 17.) These arguments were of daily oc­ currence, but they stopped instantly when the stage brought the daily paper announcing the firing upon Ft. Sumpter. It was as if this whole community was dead in that intense silence that fell upon us all. but in that silence was born and baptised an new patriotism; forgotten was disunity and shouts of "The union must and shall be preserved!" Business was at a standstill, every street corner had its crowd held by an earnest speaker, reading and rereading the paper. This kept up all afternoon and far into the night, and immediate steps were taken and activities began to secure our quota of volunteers in anticipation of the call we felt sure was to come soon. Come it did. and we were prepared, our quota was ready and waiting for the assembly here for forwarding to the camp established at Grand Rapids. No man in our midst was more patriotic, enthusiastic and active in securing volun­ teers than our dearly loved superintendent and principal of the high school, Capt. N.H. Walbridge. In his gay uniform and handsome red cap, gold braided about, he made the name Walbridge’s Zouaves a rallying cry and went to the front with some of our then choisest (sic) citizens. I am unable to call the roll of these splendid gentlemen and their achievements, the luster of which reflects glory upon our beautiful little city. Probably, my most admired Sir Galahad was a young man, Israel Geer, who went out as a captain. To my youthful mind I pictured time and again the gallant and dashing things he would on a field of battle. Imagine then my con­ sternation that filled me when the daily papers brought the news of a great battle and that my hero was a deserter... a latter story told of him entering the enemies lines, crawled between the dead to where the color bearer had gone down, secured the colors, stripped himself to the buff, wound them about his body, replaced his clothing, and as patrols were lighting themselves over the field searching out their wounded, he proceeded by devious and dangerous devices and ways to thread the gauntlet to safety within our lines and delivered the rescued colors of headquarters, I <vas delighted. Later news of him was that he was seriously wounded and in the hospital and again later that his leg had been amputated. Now this didn't signify anything to me except that one additional honor had come to him. I hadn't the slightest idea otherwise of what amputation meant. Latter news was that he was furloughed and would be home brought joy to my heart and I awaited anxiously for the time he would arrive. The day of his arrival had been rainy and his little son and I were engaged in the serious engineering feat of damming the gutter on my side of the street when the stage drove by us unnoticed by us until my hero had alighted and called his son. who dropped everything ran quickly across the street, and leaped into his father's arms. I was not far behind him but halted as if suddenly paralyzed, gazing horror stricken at him propelled upon a crutch, an empty pant leg pinned up to his waist and the leg gone. 1 gazed thus for a moment until I finally realized what amputation meant, then turning I fled to the furthermost comer of our house premises upon the grass and wept long and bitterly. I never met this man after this upon the streets without a surge of that same feeling. After our first raw recruits had come to the front, and the disastrous battle of Bull Run fought, the country began to realize the seriousness of the situation before us. The business of enlisting settled down to a grim earnestness, and continued throughout the war, and it seemed to me sometime that there was a daily procession of teams passing our house carrying recruits to the camp, and long strings of horses tied two by two to a central rope led by men on hor­ seback destined for service in the calvary. The band boys as they were called accmpanied the recruits, occupying the leading wagon. My father (Agusta Atkins) was the leader. 1 was wild to go with him; and much to my delight I was invited along with Will Sartwell. We had a commodious wagon and aside from the brass band had a snare drummer and a fifer. After arriving at the assembly camp on the Kent County fairgrounds, we drove in procession around their mile track and Wash Bellows placed his fife at his lips entering the gate and never removed it the whole distance around, playing continuously the tune, "The Girl I Left Behind Me." From the time we left Hastings until our arrival at destination, we were met at every cross road by large delegations of farmers, and their wives and children, bringing both words of good cheer and substantial of­ ferings of good cheer from the kitchen, cellar, orchard and field. It seemed to me now as if we could have loaded a freight car or two with their offerings, their welcome was cordial and their cordial was welcome. The memory of that trip and the profound impression it made upon my young mind, will endure while life lasts. During the peaceful days preceding the war, courtships ran their usual courses and the usual eventful culmination of marriage, but at the break and at every additional call. Troths were plighted to be fulfilled at the first furlough time, marriages were hastened and increased in number, and wives and fiancees of the boys were on hand at their departure for a final embrace, kiss and God Speed, and when we took census after the boys departure, each time we found a substantial increase in "War Widows” as they were called. The quickest culmination of a troth I now recall was during a dance in the old ball room. A lieutenant was home on a short furlough and was attending this dance with his fiance. At the end of nne set. they were quietly down the stairs, crossed the court house yard, were married by the minister who lived where the Baptist meeting house stands (now the Courts and Law Building on Center Street) and were back in the ball room at the call of “Take your partners for the next set." (To be continued next week) Receptionist Needed _ for Local Dental Office Interested in mature person who enjoys working with people. Send resume to... Dental Receptionist, Ad No. 122 c/o The Reminder, P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49058 Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Oxwt •< 1 CoMMl (616) 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 22.1986— Page? Parents working to start new tradition whh ^rP‘r'nUare,rying,° They could do without lhe drink.ng and Kn'/th8 0,lcn accompany graduation, but they don t want to be negative” and are offering an alternative: Anchors Away '86 In growing numbers, students are responding: nearly half the class last year, and at least as many this year will be whisked away a half hour after graduation on June 6 to a secret destination where the class will be together for the last time. Students can expect to have swimming, tennis, racquetteball. a video room, and breakfast to be among the all-night agenda items before retur ning at 7 a.m. the next day. "The program started a year ago,” Sandi Carlson, one of the parents said."We have the party so that the drinking and partying that has gone on the night of graduation can be avoided." Carlson said it was the parents of last year’s senior class that started the all-night party after hearing of similar efforts in Kalamazoo. “They were told that if they could get 10 percent of the class to come in the first year, they should consider it a success," she said. of the class showed " Both Carlson, an another organizer Dawn Horton, say last year’s success when "most all comments were very good" will help them persuade the class of '86. Horton said about 120 tickets had been reserved so far. Parents will also have the satisfaction of knowing graduates will be "in a safe en­ vironment" and the new alumni will have "lots of things to do" at the secret destination. Members of the class of 1986 can sign up for the event in their senior social studies class before graduation, but students will be able to sign up for the event until it happens if they have their parents permission If a student signs up for the event and doesn’t show, the group said the parents of the student would be called that night. Donations are being accepted to defray the cost of the party and several area businesses have contributed door prizes to lure students to Anchors Away ’86. Individuals have a suggested cost of $25. but those who cannot pay will not be turned away. Donations should be directed to Jeanne Pugh, 1040 W. Green Street, Hastings, 49058. If you have any questions contact Sandi and Roy Carlson, Jeanne and Norm Pugh, or Ann and Joe Hubert. Hastings student candidate for degree at Hope College Steve DenHartog, son of Dr and Mrs. J.G. DenHartog of 907 Glenwood Drive, Hastings, is a candidate for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration at Hope College. Commencement exercises were held May 4. Hope College is a four-year, co­ educational, liberal arts college with an enrollment of 2,550 men and women and is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America. Steve DenHartog Legal Notice Barry County Board of Commissioner* AAAY 13. 1986 • FIRST DAY — FORENOON The regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commuiionuri wot colled to order on Tuesday. AAay 13 1986. al 9:30 a.m. by Chairperson Cole­ man. Roll call was token. Seven (7) members were present Kiel.- London. McKelvey: Williamson. Cole­ man: Dean; and Hoare. None absent. Moved by Williamson, support by Landon to re­ scind lhe motion mode on April 22. 1986 regard­ ing termination of Richard Engel, ond to continue him on suspension until the matter of his disability is resolved. Roll call was taken. Six (6) yeas: Kiel; Landon: McKelvey: Coleman: and. Williamson. One (1) noy: Hoare. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Kiel to approve the minutes of the last meeting os amended. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Williamson to approve the ogen Jo os amended. Motion carried. Public common* was called for by the Choir. A question was asked os to petitions filed with the Board in February, regarding the abolishment of Planning and Zoning ordinance. It was reported that no action hod been token to abolish the ordi­ nance or to place the question on the ballot. Moved by Hoare. support by Kiel that the March minutes of the Barry County Transit be placed on file and the expenditures of $16 853.60 be approved. Motion carried. Moved by Hoare. support by Williamson that Moy be designated as recycling month in Barry County. Motion carried. Commissioner Kiel nominated Kenneth Bohn. Ronald Coots and Norman Stanton to three year terms on the Barry County Planning Commission, terms effective June I. 1986. Further nominations and appointments will be made ol lhe next meet­ ing. Commissioner Williamson presented the follow­ ing resolution ond moved its adoption, supported by Commissioner Kiel. RESOLUTION WHEREAS. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners has received a request to submit o Michi­ gan Small Cities Grant Application on the behalf ol the Barry ond Calhoun Community Growth Alliance: and WHEREAS. If is recognized that employer re­ tention and attraction o< new employers to the area will address the problem of continued high un­ employment in the two-county area ond enhance the overall economic ond labor market climate: ond WHEREAS. The Community Growth Alliance will establish an Area Development Office and Small Business Assistance Centers for the purpose of enhancing economic development efforts in Barry and Calhoun Counties: and WHEREAS. Eoch county resolves to enter info the required cooperation agreement as the mech­ anism to carry out the Community Growth Alliance Project; and WHEREAS. The Community Growth Alliance Board will be the responsible entity for imple­ mentation ond oversight of lhe program described in the program statement of the application; ond WHEREAS. Kellogg Community College will be the fiscal agent for lhe Community Growth Alliance, pending the CCA s receipt of designation ay the Internal Revenue Service os a private non-profit corporation: ond WHEREAS. The amount of funding requested from the Small Cities Grant is $107 500 to imple­ ment the activities of the Community Growth Alliance; and WHEREAS. The Community Growth Alliance Pro­ ject is consistent with the local community develop­ ment plan as described in the Small Cities Appli­ I cation: ond WHEREAS. The Community Growth Alliance Pro­ ject will principally benefit low ond moderate income persons, to the maximum entent feasible, or will otherwise meet a primary national policy objective, and WHEREAS. Local funds and any other funds to be invested in the proje.t have not yet been expended and will not bo exoendod prior to the dote at the Office of Business and Community Develop­ ment s authorization of the application and prior to lhe effective dote of issuance of the »nv!ronmental releases required by 24 CFR Port 58 if the grant is awarded and . . WHEREAS. The requ.red local match is committee by community resource- os documented m the Community Growth App.notion. o>>d WHLPfAS The Barry County Board c.t Corms­ ----------- --zes Marian E Burch Chairperson of the Calhoun County Board ol Commissioners to BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES •h"-50 ‘"■‘■‘'on. • ftrnup T h'XS’ S’JZU sign the application forms. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Barry County Board ol Commissioners does hereby authorize the preparation and submittal of lhe Small Cities Application for the Barry and Calhoun Community Growth Alliance. Motion carried. Carolyn G. Coleman, ' Chairperson Barry County Board ol Commissioners STATE OF MICHIGAN) )SS: COUNTY OF BARRY ) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the official proceedings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners and their regular meeting on AAay 13. 1986. Miriam E. While, Deputy Clerk Motion carried. Moved by Williamson, support by Kiel to adopt the funding proposal for the Growth Alliance, os presented, with the Bo-ry County match being $13,000. Roll coll was token. Seven (7) yeas: AAcKelvey: Williamson: Colemon: Deon; Hoare: Kiel; and. London. Nays: Norse. AAotion carried. Moved by Williamson, support by Kiel that two members on the Growth Alliance Board be com­ prised of the Chair of lhe Joint Economic Develop­ ment Corporation (JEDC). and an elected official on the JEDC Board from the County ond City alternatively. The first member Is to be from the County. Motion carried. Moved by Dean, support by London that the quarterly report of the Abstract Office be re­ ceived and placed on file. Motion carried. AAoved by London, support by AAcKelvey Io re­ ceive the inspection ond monthly report of the Animal Shelter, ond ploce It on file. AAotion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoare to ploce the Department of Corrections inspection report of the jail on file. Motion carried. AAoved by McKelvey, support by Hoare to pay the Miscellaneous claims In the amount of $31.426.58. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. AAoved by AAcKelvey. support by London to pay the commissioner's payroll, in the amount of $5,020.05. AAotion carried by unanimous roll coll. AAoved by AAcKelvey. support by London to pay the bill from Williams ond Works. In the amount o' $4 000. from the Solid Waste Fund, ond a bill of $52.65 from the Low Library Fund. AAotion carried. AAoved by McKelvey, support by Hoare thot the following budgeted transfer be mode from the Gen­ eral Fund: $10,500 to the Barry County Social Services Department. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Williamson that lhe Finance Committee be given power to act in signing a contract with Thornapple Software. Inc. to examine the present programs on the County computer system and correct any problems that now exist. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by McKelvey to remove the motion regarding the secretarial position in the Cooperative Extension office from the fable. AAotion carried. AAoved by Kiel, support by Dean that the Coopera­ tive Extension Office be authorized to fill the vacancy of the secretarial position in thot office. Motion carried. AAoved by Kiel, support by Wdhamson to approve the one year step raise of Pomelo Wilson, in the Friend of the Court office. Pamela is now at the TOPS 05. one yea. level, $6.31 per hour. $13 127 annually. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Hoare to approve lhe hiring of the following legal interns in the Prosecuting Attorneys' office: Violet Hinton, ef­ fective AAay 5. 1986. ond Michael Speck, effective Moy 12. 1986. Motion carried. Gsmmissioner Hoare nominated Penny Hogan tor a one year term on lhe Compensation Commission. Commissioner Williamson nominated Gory Biermacher for a one year term. Commissioner Deon nominated Duane Bower for a lour year term on the Commission. Nominations were called for lor the Substance Abuse Board. There being no further nominations, it was moved by Williamson support by Hoare to appoint Dolores Mohn to o term to expire on December 31. 1987. Motion corned. AAoved by London support by McKelvey to file all correspondence. Motion corned. AAoved by Hoare. support by Landon to adjourn to Moy 27. 1986 or the call of the Choir AAotion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10 45 am. Carolyn G. Coleman Chairperso Norvol E. Thaler. Clerk (5-22) Hastings senior class mothers (from left) Dawn Horton, Betty Horning and Sandi Carlson display some of the prizes local merchants have donated Io “Anchors Away '86“, a senior glass graduation night party. Congregation attending circuit assembly The local congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses is planning to travel to Holt. Michigan, May 31 through June 1 for their semi-annual circuit assembly. They will gather with Witnesses from ten other congregations from the central Michigan area to hear information revolving around the theme: "Love for the World Wide Brotherhood." J.P. Chimiklis, Circuit Overseer in Michigan, said "The importance of love for one another proved to be absolutely necessary for the disciples of Christ Jesus in the first century, and in this twentieth century it is just as important and necessary that we show such love." W. Benner, from Brooklyn, New York, will give the main discourse on Sunday entitled: "A World-wide brotherhood Saved From Calamity." There are approximately three million active Jehovah’s Witnesses in 203 lands of the work!. Such circuit assemblies are at­ tended by all the nearly 50,000 congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses world wide. The public is welcome to attend. BILLBOARDS MOST POPULAR VIDEO CASSETTES 17. ”Kathy Smith's Ultimate Video ♦♦ The Associated Press (c). All rights Workout" (1CI) reserved. 18. “Thc Blues Brothers" (MCA) The following are the most popular 19. "African Queen" (CBS-Fox) videocassettes as they appear 20. “Tlie Big Chill" (RCA-Colunibia) in next week's issue of Billboard < magazine. 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"Mask" (MCA) 13. “Rambo: First Blood Part 11" 17. "Year of the Dragon" (MGM-UA) (Thom-EMI) 18. “Once Bitten" (Vestron) 14. “Patton" (CBS-Fox) 19. “National Lampoon's European 15 “Do It Debbie s Way" (Video Vacation” (Warner) Associates) 20. “St. Elmo's Fire" (RCA-Columbia) 16.“Kiss of the Spider Woman" (Charter) Brought to you exclusively by... Music Center Hastings’ 99th Alumni Banquet scheduled June 14 Hastings High School's 99th Annual Alumni Reunion and Banquet will be held at the High School Cafeteria on Saturday, June 14. Reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p m. Tickets are$6.50and are available from Jacobs Pharmacy. WBCH Radio Station. Hastings City Bank. National Bank of Hastings or from board members Franklin Beckwith, phone 915-3381. Helen Keeler at 945-2141 or Howard Ferris, 420 Tanner Lake Road. Hastings 49058, phone 945-9611. Tickets must be purchased by June 8. t» W Stat* St. 0o«nlawn Hatting* S45-42S4 — ANNUAL — SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Qualified Electors of HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON: JUNE 9,1986 «£mscover MlCHlfiMfl THE PLACE (OR PLACES) OF ELECTION ARE INDICATED BELOW: Hastings Junior High West Gym and Pleasantvlew School Names of Candidates for the Board of Education to be elected: ARTHUR M. ALLEN — 2 YEAR TERM PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY - 2 YEAR TERM LARRY E. HAYWOOD — 4 YEAR TERM WILLIAM HEATH —4 YEAR TERM DIANE L. HOEKSTRA - 4 YEAR TERM NANCY L. JONES - 2 YEAR TERM The followinz PttOPOSiTIONS or QUESTIONS will be voted upon: PROPOSITION! Millage Renewal Proposition Shall the 20.8960 mills limitation ($20,896 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valu­ ation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, which will expire with the 1986 tax levy, be renewed for three (3) years, 1987 to 1989, for operating purposes? PROPOSITION II Shall the limitation on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property In lhe Hastings Area School District, Michigan, be Increased by 2.0 mills ($2.00 on each $1,000.00) for four (4) years, 1986 to 1989, for gen­ eral operating purposes, including building maintenance and repair purposes? COUNTY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases in the total lax rate limitation in any local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the years such increases are effective are as follows: May 17 through 24, 1986 Thia section sponsored by J-Ad Graphics, the featured advertisers and the following businesses: County Seat Lounge Jovih Julia,ton Si.. Downlonn Hat'M^a Hastings Aluminum Products, Inc. Mgt. ol Homo lmp<o,omont P<udv<>> DOCALUNfT VOTED INOtEASES County of Barry City of Hastings Assyria Township Baltimore Township Carlton Township Castleton Township Hastings Township Hope Township Irving Township Johnstown Township Maple Grove Township Rutland Township Woodland Township Barry Intermediate School District Hastings Area Schools None None None None 1.5 .5 YEA ITS EFFECTIVE 1986-1967 1986-1937 1988 None 1986-1987-1988 None None 1986-1967-1988 1986 1987 1.5 1986-1987-1988-1989 2 Indefinitely 1.25 1986 2.386 1986 18.51 This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of lhe "Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not Include any tax rate limitation increases which are not required to be recorded In the Office of the Country Treasurer. This Certificate is made in connection with an election to be held by lhe following School District: ELECTION DATE NAME OF DISTRICT The JCPenney Co. Hastings Press 15JW SioioSwool Banner and Reminder l«MN fcaa4_u, Hastings Hotel (<WOu,HM*<>aL», City Food & Beverage Patten Monument Comosor, Momorxb Iho HoMmo,k Ol iMutonco Ixellanca Flexfab,Inc. Haitints Savings and Loan Assn. Who>0 Sa.mgs Doos Mono o Dillaienca Birkos Shoe Store Zlo»bio Hot. o«4 Dv<H lar Indvsir, Hastings City Bank IKW CowrlS«M> Shoos lor lh« Imuo Zomil, WBCH Sloroo 100 AMM Ben Franklin Store Wren Funeral Homes Huslmgs-Noshvilla National Bank of Hastings imWoolVoMorJoHorso-v Cor nor ol W Sraio ot t<ood~«r Folpausch Food Contar Brown’s Custom Interiors »-w Foods Mau, Frodwo Cinder Pharmacy The undersigned certifies that the total ol all voted increases in the total tax rate limitation in any local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the years such increases are effective £.□ as follows: ___ LOCAL UNIT Barry County Lumber Home Center Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. COUNTY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE OpwvB.m wllpju. Coleman Agency of Hastingsjnc. VOTED INCREASES YEANS EFFECTIVE NONE 2.386 Mills 1986 18.51 Mills 1986 2.84 Mills Fiscal 1985-1986 Debt Service .05 Mills Fiscal 1985 1986 Debt Service This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of the “Property Tax Limitation Act” and does not include any tax rate limilation increases which are not required to be recorded In lhe Office of the County Treasurer This Certificate is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: Bedlord Township Hastings Area Schools NAME OF DISTRICT Hastings Area School District Dated: April 25.1986 ELECTION DATE J»n® 9.1986 Ann Rosenbaum Calhoun County Treasurer The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 o’clock a.m., and remain open until 8:00 o’lock p.m., of the same Election day. Dated May 22.1986 Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy June 9.1986 Juanita Yarger Barry County Treasuier Hastings Area School District Dated: April 24.1986 Ann I Ainslie Secretary. Board of Education �Page8- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, May 22.1986 Baseball team shatters low expectations by Steve Vedder If ir. most cases a team appears stronger on paper than the actual lineup paraded on a field, then the 1986 Hastings baseball squad is a paradox. The surging Saxons, who stand at 7-3 in the Twin Valley after a key 3-0 win over Mar­ shall on Tuesday, admittedly presented a dugout full of questions heading into this spring after a dismal 8-16 mark last year. But with a pair of doubleheaders left with Sturgis and Albion, head coach Bernie Oom Saxons all but eliminated from softball race Marshall built an early 6-0 lead and then hung on to defeat Hastings MJ in a girls softball game Tuesday night. The loss all but elminated Hastings from the Twin Valhy softball race. The Saxons, now 6-4 (12-8 overall) in the league, were 1 game behind co-leaders Harper Creek and Lakeview going into Tuesday’s action. The Redskins bunched 3 hits and 4 walks together for a 6-0 first inning lead in the game, which was played in drizzly, 45-degree weather Hastings rallied for a pair of runs in the bottom half of the inning, but Marshall added a second inning run to make it 7-2. The Saxons closed the gap to 7-6 in the fourth, but Marshall wrapped up the game by scoring 2 runs on only 1 hit in the sixth. Sandy Dunn was the losing pitcher for Hastings, giving up 5 walks and 5 hits in 7 innings. She struck out 3. Eleven Hastings errors led to 4 unearned runs. Hastings coach Judy Anderson said her game simply fell apart defensively. •‘We didn't back up our throws and if we made a bad throw or didn't catch the ball, we didn't back up," lamented Anderson. "We just stood around all night; we weren't thinking. "We capable of much better and we've done it at times this year." Hastings had only 8 singles, including 2 each by Suzie Carlson and Amy Atkinson. has his sizzling Saxons lied atop Twin Valley standings with Coldwater, which has the more difficult schedule left wilh twinbills against Lakeview and Marshall. What began as a proverbial rebuilding year could conceivably blossom into Hastings' second Twin Valley baseball title in three years. “We got a good shot at it," says Oom. whose team shared the 1984 diamond crown wilh the Cardinals. "The chances are we'll split our remaining two doubleheaders, but you never know." Oom admitted on paper his 1986 squad looked a full year away from serious con­ tention. With only five starters back, three seniors, and one still unproven pitcher, Oom said a more realistic goal was a 9-5 and third place mark. But early in May the team began taking shape. Junior returnee Chad Casey became the ace of a pitching staff on which no less than five players have won games. Casey has won 5 games and has received plenty of support from Mike Davis, Mark Atkinson. Doug Ferris and Mike Karpinski. “Usually you'll get three people to win a game for you, but five is unusual," says Oom. Offensively, lhe team is hitting around .300 an<i wms likely to break the all-time Saxon Casey’s gem keeps Saxon hopes alive team mark of .282 set in 1982. Junior short­ stop Mike Karpinski leads the team in average (.453), stolent bas^s (25) and runs scored (25). Karpinski, however, is far from being the team's only offensive threat. Designated hitter Troy Burch, cut from the jayvee team two years ago. has rebounded with a .400plus average and 12 rbis while junior third baseman Mike Eastman and junior catcher Dan Hause are hitting above .300. The team's only senior starter, cocaptain first baseman Steve Hayes, is hitting only .275 but has driven in 25 runs. Oom said lhe key to the offense isn't necessarily the .300 average, but rather the knack of scoring runs when they’re needed. “We’re getting the hits up and down the lineup,” said Oom. who cites as a perfect example Eastman's grand slam in the bottom of lhe ninth last Tuesday which beat Lakeview. "We're getting good clutch hit­ ting. The only problem has been defense We re making more errors than we should be." Because the team pulled up five sophomores to varsity last spring and because there was talent on lhe jayvee team. Hastings' run at the 1986 title actually doesn’t come as a giant surprise to Oom. “I wasn’t sure what was going to happen." the veteran Saxon mentor admitted. "It doesn’t really surprise me. I kind of had an idea we’d be okay, but I didn’t think 7-3 would be good enough to lead the league. "I thought we'd be strong next year, but we’ve pulled together as a team. It’s somebody new producing each game." Oom said the Twin Valley is pitching-rich, which explains the fact the league champion will piobably lose at least 4 games. •‘There hasn't been one team you could call outstanding. We're not outstanding." pointed out Oom. whose only outright Twin Valley title was gained in 1979. "There are good pitchers in the league this year and everybody is knocking off each other." The fact Hastings has only two seniors on its entire roster doesn't necessarily shoot holes in the theory that only seniordominated teams can win. “You’re got to have the seniors, there’s no doubt about it,” admitted Oom. "This has just been a strange year." For Hastings and Coldwater, lhe Twin Valley baseball race has boiled down to a pair of doubleheaders. After Hastings* 3-0 whitewashing of Marshall and a Cardinals win over Sturgis on Tuesday, both teams possess 7-3 league marks with only two doubleheaders remaining in the season. Hastings (11-9 overall) plays at Sturgis (5-5 league) next Tuesday and then must make up a twinbill with Albion at a date yet to be determined. Coldwater, which has the tougher road to travel, plays its doubleheaders against Lakeview and Marshall. Both of those teams are still in the race with only 4 losses. Chad Casey fired a 4-hitter against the Redskins evening his record at 5-5. The junior righthander walked only 1 and fanned 7. Mike Karpinski gave Casey all he needed with an rbi single in the first inning. Saxon sophomore designated hitler Scott Weller drove in the second run in tlie fourth In accordance with the booming popularity inning with a 2-out double scoring Troy of stretchersize, three Hastings women will be attending the IDEA convention in Burch. Steve Hayes, Hastings' rbi leader with 26, • OlUomia. drove in the final Saxon run in the »ixth with' * Sarah Fisher, Renee Feldpausch and a single. Hastings had only 6 hits in the Martha Edger all plan to attend workshops and lectures at the four-day International game. The win was Hastings coach Bernie Oom’s Dance and Exercise Association (IDEA) convention held near Anaheim, California. 250th since 1966. The Hastings stretchersize instructors will On Friday the Saxons travel to Lakeview team new programs, swim exercses, body­ for a pre-district game at 4:30 p.m. toning techniques, rest and relaxation classes and weight and power bands. “We’re furthering our education," says Mrs. Fisher, who said there is a move in the field to certify all stretchersize instructors. She said the Hastings trio will take exams and learn more of the "dos and don’ts” in Physicals for any athlete planning to play stretchers ize. a 1986-87 sport at Hastings High School must The IDEA convention will try to "make first pass a physical exam. The exams will pros” of the current fitness instructors, said be given on June 3 or 10 with the girls at 7 Mrs. Fisher. p.m. and the boys at 7:45 p.m. It will be the only time free physicals will be offered by the athletic department 3 Hastings women headed to California It hasn’t been the best of weather for softball lately as (left to right) Saxon players Lisa Smith, Sue Strong, and Jackie Barry bring their own cover against Lakewood last week. astings sHavings & Boan 136 L State Street Hastings, Michigan Hastings announces 1986-87 physical dates "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" • Statement Savings 1. Prestige Card ■ Emergency Cash • Passbook Savings "Day in...day out interest on both Passbook and Statement Savings." • Certificate Savings • Long Term Investment Accounts “Truly where you save does make a difference” GREATEST SPECTACLE IN RAC NG- TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU WITH DRIVE-IN FACILITIES! INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY RADIO NETWORK LAKE ODESSA OFFICE Phone 374-8S49 MAIN OFFICE AND DRIVE-IN located at l36E.StotaSi Ha»t.nga OPEN Mon thruThurs 9 to 4 30 pm Fridays 9 00 to 6 00 p m In the tornado-delayed regional track meet held in Greenville, Hastings' girls finished an outstanding third while three Saxon boys qualified in five events. The meet, delayed last Saturday after a tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Bureau, was finished on Monday. Hastings' 61 points placed them third in the girls meet behind Greenville, which had 86 points, and Muskegon Heights, which had 78. Kristin Lyons had a pair of firsts for Hastings in the 100-meter hurdles (15.3) and 300 hurdles (49.1). The 3200 relay team of Julie Dimmers, Tracy Heath, Anna Spindler and Timmi Watson finished second (10:12.3). Hastings finished third in Tuesday's Twin Valley golf meet and currently are third in the league's overall standings after four jamborees. Marshall won Tuesday's meet with 16 points while Sturgis finished runnerup with 14. Hastings had 12 points. In the overall standings, Marshall finished with 48 points and Lhe Trojans 40. Hastings finished in third with 35. On the basis of the top eight averages in the league, Hastings* Amy Andrus was named to the all-league team. SAVINGS INSURED UP ■ TO *100,000** Located at 802 Fourth Avenue lake Odessa OPEN Mondty Tuesday ond Wednesday 9 o m lo*30pm Friday 9 o m to 5 30 p m, Thursd and Saturday 9am to 12 noon Hastings girls 3rd in regionals; boys qualify in five events Hastings had four thirds in the 100 hurdles by Beth Gidley (17.3); lhe 800 relay team of Tammy Bryans. Heath, Melinda Hare and Laurie Kensington (1:49.0); Julie Dimmers in the 1600 meter run (5:41.1) and the 400 meter relay of Bryans, Evy Vargaz, Hare and Kensington (52.4). For the Saxon boys, Chad Lyons qualified for the state with a second place in both the long jump (PO-lOft) and high jump (5-11). Wayne Oom also finished second in the 3200 meter (9:47). Hastings had two thirds with Troy Dalman in the 300 meter hurdles (40.3) and Oom in the 1600 meters (4:35). The Hastings golf team placed tenth in last weekend’s regional meet at the Marshall Country Club. Portage Central won the meet with a 375 while Hastings fired a 450. The top 3 teams qualified for the state. Along with Portage Central, Jackson Lumen Christi and Jackson High qualified. Amy Andrus shot a 104 to lead Hastings. Janelie Hoekstra fired a 108, Nancy Vitale a 110 and Lynn Nolen a 128. “TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: Home Mortgage Loans Home Improvement Loan Money Orders Travelers Checks Contract Servicing Notary Service Direct Deposit of Social Security Checks Automatic Transfer of Funds: 1. Loan Payments 2. Transfer of Funds from Checking to Savngs or Loan Account Sports Saxons 10th in golf regionals Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! • • • • • • • • Hastings’ Troy Burch scores the second of 3 runs in a 3-0 Saxon win over Marshall on Tuesday. ^my Andrus SAXON SPORTS ...next week! May 23 SOFTBALL Pennfield.. x.an May 23 BASEBALL at Lakeview ..................................1,2 2’™’ May 23 GIRLS TRACK Lassie Relays at Alma.......... 430 P Phone 945-9561 . WPH.. May 27 SOFTBALL at Sturgis 2................................. J30 p.m. ' .................................... p.m. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 22,1986 — Page 9 Words for the Ys Manitou Island Trip - What a great trip! These were the words echoed by many of the campers as they got off the bus at the end of last years Manitou Island trip. Campers will check into YMCA Camp Algonquin on Monday morning, and after a brief training period, leave for Sleeping Bear National Seashore. Here the campers will explore the towering sand dunes on Lake Michigan’s shoreline Early Tuesday, the exploration unit will leave by ferry to South Manitou Island where they will send the next two days exploring this remote island in the middle of Lake Michigan. Late Thursday, they’ll return to Sleeping Bear, and after a day of relaxing on Lake Michigan, they’ll return to Camp Algonquin for a great chuck wagon feast. Campers will cook their own meals and live in tents. The trip begins on July 21 and ends on the 25th. The trip is open to boys and girls ages 13-14, and the cost is $130 for Hastings residents and $140 for non-residents. For more information, call the YMCA office at 945-4574. Sailing Torch Lake - Have you ever wanted to learn tosail? Sailors (campers) in this trip will be transported to the state YMCA Camp. Camp Hayo-Went-Ha on beautiful Torch Lake, just north of Traverse City. Here, under the excellent leadership of Hayo-WentHa's master sailing staff, an dour own tripping staff, sailors will learn the fun­ damentals of sailing. Sailors will use the camp's 12 foot butterflies for instruction and free time, and on Thursday will come aboard the big E (a 28 foot six passenger sailing boat) and spend the entire day cruising Torch Lake. Sailors in addition to having the opportunity of earning their YMCA sailor rating, and spending at least 3-4 hours per day sailing, will participate in other camp activities. Sailors will live in tents, but will eat their meals in the camp’s dining hall. The trip leaves on June 30 and ends on July 4. The cost for the program is $130 for Hastings residents and $140 for non­ residents. This trip has a limited enrollment, so register early. Call lhe YMCA for a detailed brochure. Day Camp - Because of the tremendous response to this year’s YMCA Camp FIRST $. TIMERS i WEEKEND PACKAGE Algonquin's Day Camp, a new session has been opened during the week of July 28August 1. Day Camp is designed to give campers a first camping experience who may have camping during the day and be home at night. This year, campers will have an option to stay overnight on Thursday, where they'll go on a hayride and have a visit from Indian Joe. Campers will also participate in regular camp activities such as swimming, camp crafts, hiking, BB and archery shooting, nature and trips to the island. Special events will also be held daily. Day Camp is open for boys and girls seven years old. Campers will be tranpsorled to camp and returned to the Hastings Jr. High by the YMCA. Camp is run 9 a.m -3 p.m. The cost for the one week program is $53 for Hastings Residents and $63 for non­ residents. Those interested in participating should call the YMCA office at 945-1574 and a detailed brochure will be sent to them Resident Camp Programs - Programs at YMCA Camp Algonquin keep campers on the move and enjoying every minute of every day. Instruction programs include: Swim­ ming, creative crafts, BB guns, archery, rocketry, along with instruction in boating, canoeing, sailing and snorkeling. These programs are especially designed to teach new skills while under the direction of trained instructors. Another important facet of camp life is the cabin group. Programs such as hikes, ropes course, float trips, overnites on the island, ''hallenges to other cabins and all camp activities such as the Lumberjack relay, capture the flag, campfies 50's dances, break dances, horseback riding in Yankee Springs, give campers opportunities to work within a group or as an individual. We have added a new program for the 11-12 year olds. Campers will be transported to Pretty Lake Adventure Center. Here cam­ pers will be exposed to day long labyrinth of initiatives constructed 15 feet above the ground. Campers while under the instruction of the center's expert staff, will cross tension traverses, Tarzan swings, high woolseysd, fidget ladders, balance beams, a bucking log, cargo nets, and much more. Campers in this age group will also be able to schedule as a cabin group a half day canoe trip down the Thomapple River Resident camps are held at the following times: 9-10 year olds: June 30-July 4 (coed); July 7-11 (coed); July 14-18 (coed). 11-12 year olds: Boys: August 4-8; Girls August 11-15. The cost for the one week program is $96 for Hastings residents and $108 for non­ residents. To register call the YMCA office and a detailed brochure will be sent. Each camp period has a limited number of campers, so early registration is recommended to reserve the week desired. Backyard Learn to Swim Lessons - A swim brochure will be printed and given to all the students of the Hastings school district, the week of May 19. Keep watching this column for mere information. Playground and Summer Sports ScheduleA playground and summer sport brochure will be passed out to all the Hastings area school district students, the week of May 26. Keep watching this column for more details. Dave Byrne taking a second at No. 4 singles for Hastings. Taking third were Tim Hubert and Craig Weller at Nos. 2 and 3 singles while Todd Havey-Jeff Rodenbeck, Andy Mogg-Dave Vaughan, and Eric Anderson-Marc Zimmerman all took thirds in doubles Girl softball players needed by HYAA Any girl who has completed the seventh. ei and n’nt^ 8rac*es interested in playing in the Hastings Youth Athletic Association fast pitch softball league can sign up May 28 at 6 p.m. behind Hastings High School. Players should bring their gloves. Anybody will any question should call __ Jerry McDonald (948-8828). Butch Carr (948­ 8415), Don Roy (948-8257) or Don Williams (945-3268). Hastings Alumni Meet to be held Monday The first annual Hastings Alumni Track meet will be held Saturday, May 24 at Johnson Field. Field events begin at 11 a.m. and running events at 1 p.m. The meet is open to any former Hastings tracksters or anybody living in the Hastings school system 18 years and older. There is a maximum entry of 3 events and the cost is $5 for 3 events or $2 per event. Tshirts are given to those participants in 3 events. Any questions call Paul Fulmer at 945-9705. Ball team drops slugfest Lakewood ripped 3 Hastings pitchers for 14 nits and 3 homeruns in a 13-10 win last Thursday. The Vikings erased a 10-7 Hastings lead with a 6-run sixth inning and outlasted a co­ mmute rain relay to hand the Saxons their ninth loss in 19 games. Mark Wilson, Scott Weller and Mike Eastman had 2 hits for Hastings. Steve Hayes had a homer and had 3 rbis for the losers. Hot-hitting Troy Burch had 3 hits to lead Hastings. (Memorial WeekendSpecials -BOILED — — BULK — — FRESH — HAM Colby Cheese Potato or macaroni bMM - 99 c VVU Hastings Country Club Men’s Mon. Night Golf League -BLUE DIVISION­ STANDINGS... E. Mathews 8: J. Echtenow 8: J. Coleman 7; J. Jacobs 6; J. Rugg 6; W. Nitz 5; B. McGinnis 4; D. O'Connor 4; L. Gillespie 4; B. Stanley 4; J. Ket­ chum 4; D. Goodyear 3: P. Hodges 3; J. Panfil 2: T. Sutherland 0: H. Boticher 0: L. Kornstodt 0; G. Cove 0. PAIRING FOR 6-02 FRONT NINE...J. Panfil vs. J. Coleman; L. Kornstodt vs. L. Gillespie; P. Hodges vs. G. Cove: 8. McGin­ nis vs. J. Ketchum; D. Goodyear vs. B. Stanley; D. O'Connor vs. J. Rugg; J. Echtenow vs. E. Mathews; H. Bottcher vs. T. Sutherland; J. Jocobs vs. W. Nitz. —GREEN DIVISION­ STANDINGS... N. Gardner 8; D. Gauss 6; R. Teegordin 4; B. Youngs 4; R. Miller 2; D. Beduhn 0; R. Dawe 0; J. Walker 0; B. Willison 0; K. Smith 0: M. Dor­ man 0. PAIRING FOR 6-02 FRONT NINE... M. Dorman vs. N. Gard­ ner; J. Walker vs. R. Miller; K. Smith vs. R. Teegordin. -GOLD DIVISION- ~Hra 7lmm /tuAuur' mua tr 1 I Saxon tennis team 3rd in regional meet ntSf"185'tennis team narrowly missed out qualifying for the state meet by finishing 0 in last weekend's regionals held at ^nstng Waverly. The Saxons finished third mnd state-ranked Okemos and Mason. blve Hastings flights placed third with enufr or iWirt-nnnn naM Hti STANDINGS... B. Krueger 11; J. Kennedy 9; B. Miller 8. I. lang 8; B. Rohde 8: T. Chase 8. J. Hoke 7: G. Ironed® 5; J. Fisher 5; G. Hamoty 4; D. Jarman 4; D. Colter 3; B. Vonderveen 3; B. Hollister 2: B. Stock I; D. Lorenger 0; D. Foster 0. PAIRING FOR 6-02 BACK NINE... 8. Vonderveen vs. G. Ironside; D. lorenger vs. B. Rohde; B. Hollister vs. D. Jarman; J. Hoke vs. J. Fisher: 8. Stock vs. D. Foster; J. Kennedy vs. T. Chase; G. Holman vs. B. Miller; L. lang vs. G. Hamatyu; B. Krueger vs. D. Cotter. —RED DIVISION— STANDINGS... D- Hall 12; P. Lubienierki II; F. McMillon 10: H. Burke 9; G. Gathers 8; G. Etter 6; G. Lowrence6: H. Slanlake6. J. Hopkins 6: 0. Jacobs 6; L. Garlinger 4; A. Havens 4; P. Siegel 4; I. Perry 2; S. Baxter 2; C. Morey 0: M. Bocon 0; M. Cook 0. PAIRINGS FOR 6-02 FRONT NINE... P. Lubieniecki vs. G. Et­ ter; G. Gathers vs. M. Cook; D. Hall vs. H. Burke; J. Hopkins vs. D. Jacobs; L. Perry vs. P. Siegel; M. Racon vs. S. Baxter; A. Havens vs. H. Stanlake; L. Gorl­ inger vs. G. Lawrence; F. McMillon vs. C. Morey. STANDINGS...T. Bellgraph; J. Burkholder 9; P. Edwards 8; B. Wiersum 8. S. Williams 8; L. Ar­ cher 8; B. Weller 8; P. Mogg 7; T. Harding 7; B. Cove 6; D. Ellis 4; H. Wattles 4; B. LaJoye 4; B. Kubiak 4; T. Cleveland 3: D. Brower 0; J. Austin 0; B. losty 0. PAIRINGS FOR 6-02 BACK NINE... S. Wiliams vs. D. Brower; 8. Wiersum vs. L. Ar­ cher; T. Bellegraph vs. B. LoJoye; T. Harding vs. 8. losty; P. Mogg vs. B. Kubiak; J. Burkholder vs. B. Weller; J. Austin vs. D. Ellis: T. Cleveland vs. P. Edwards. B. Cove vs. H. Wattles. -WHITE DIVISION­ STANDINGS... M. Flohr 9; M. McPhillips 8; N. Carter 7; F. Markle 6; M. Dimond 5; R. Newton 5; T. Boop 4; D. Dim­ mers 4; C. Crutlenden 4; J. Toburen 3: E. Bohannon 3; G. Brown 1; H. NoIon I; T. Johnson 0; D. Hoekst'o 0; T. William 0. PAIRING FOR 6-02 BACK NINE... C. Cruttenden vs. M. Dimond; H. Nolan vs. F. Markle; T. Johnson Vs. M. Flohr; G. Brown vs. T. William; E. Bohannon vs. D. Hoekstra; N. Carter vs. D. Dimmers; T. Boop vs. R. Newton. -silver division- INCLUDES FREE: □ Valet Parking □ Breakfast for two at Bentham s □Use of all facilities including spa, K swimming pool and health club □Welcome Fruit Basket □ Bottle of Michigan Wine ox. We also have an excellent selection of fresh ... GARDEN and BEDDING PLANTS - JR jfli Ifytni’w nexvr stayed at the AMVCAYGRAND PIAZAIIOTEL heres an alliirckiblc chance to haxv a great time! • One designer appointed guest room fix one night. 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Kenfield 54; J. Campbell 58; M. Brownell 47; H. Gray 52; D. Origgs 63; M. Sharp 56; J. Bleam 51; J. Norihouse 58; B. Davis 57; R. Girrbach 58; R. Stults 59; D. Yarger 57; J. Wicker 44; C. Armstrong 50; S. Hubbard 43: R. Bodenmuller 59; T. Dunham 58; S. Skedgell 54; J. Skedgell 64. Bedding Plants mtod ebasai �Page 10- The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 22,1986 A cop and his dogs share police life together John Deere utility tractor savings countdown We have some outstanding buys on John Deere 1250 through 2750 Utility Tractors. On top of that, we're offering creative ways to save you big dollars. Come In and check them out. • Interest-free financing* until January 1,1987 on new and used models. • Discount In lieu of finance waiver on new units only. • Factory discounts passed along to you. 'AvoUabity at John Doon tnonctng oubfocl to opprnnl o! cndK. Thooo o/lort may bo •ny dm* ot See us right away-the sooner the better THORNAPPLE VALLEY AMENDED NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION TO: QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS, BANNY AND ALLEGAN COUNTIES, SCHOOL DtSTNtCT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thol th* 1986 Annual School Election for th* School District will b* h*ld o-> MONDAY, JUNE t, ISM lor th* following purposes 1 BC, ND OF EDUCATION - EXPIRED TENIA. On* (1) m*mb*r will b* elected to th* Soard of Education of th* School District for a four (4) y*or term expiring Jun* 30. 1990. Th* following persons hov* qualified os candidates for *l*ction: Patricio A. Fal*s Sylvia W. Forster Gregory Joseph Linker Alvin E. Warren 2. MILLAGE PROPOSITIONS. Qualified electors will vole on the following propositions: I. OPMATIHC MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOStTKJM The voters previously authorized an increase in the total tax role limitation equal to $23.10 per SI.000.00 of stole equalized valuation to be assessed against all property in the Delton Kellogg Schools. Counties of Borry and Allegan, School District. This increase for school oper­ ating purposes, which purposes include th* operation ond maintenance of the pupil trans­ portation program expired with the 1985 tax levty. Shall the 23.10 mills for school operating purposes, which purposes shall include the operation and maintenance of the pupil transportation program, be continued for a period of five (5) years. 1986-1990, inclusive? II. CITIZEN'S OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Article 9. Section 6 ol the Slate Constitution authorizes the voters to determine the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable property in th* school district. A 21.5 mill tax is S21.50 for each $1.000.00 of state equalized valuation. Shall a 21.5 mill school operating tax be authorized for the yea, 1986. only, subject to the following limitations: A. 20 mills shall be used lor general operating purposes: 8 1.5 mills shall be used to operate ond maintain the bus transportation program: ond C. No other voter millage which may be approved at or prior to the 1986 annual school election shall be levied? COUNTY TREASURER'S STATEMENT In accordance wilh the provisions of Section 3 of the Property Tox Limitation Act, the under­ signed certifies that the total of all voted increases in the total tax rate limitation, in any local units affecting th* taxable property in the> School " u J •hereaft* * >r and« *' th* years — such District nomad increases are effective ore as follows: YEARS EFFECTIVE LOCAL UNIT VOTED 1 INCREASE Non* Barry County f Non* Baltimore Township I 1986-1987 4 Barry Township * mills 1986-1987 1988 Hope Township 11 mill 1986 Johnstown Township 11 mill 1986-1987 Orangeville Township 11.5 mills 1986-1987-1988-1989 Prairieville Township 52 mills 1986 thru 1994 % mill Yankee Springs Township Delton Kellogg Schools Barry Intermediate School I1.25 — indefinitely ....... ...... —, This Statement does not Include lax :ate limitation Increases not required to be filed with th* County Treasurer pursuant to Sect! >n3 of the Property Tox Limitation Art. This Statement is mode in connection with an election to be held by the locol unit nomed ELECTION DATE LOC AL UNIT Delton Kellogg Schools Counties of Borry ond Allegan. Michigan Dated: Moy 8. 1986 Barry County Treasurer ALLEGAN COUNTY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE I. Frederick G. Edgerton. Treasurer o‘ Allegan County. Michigan, hereby certify that, as ol May 7. 1986. the records of this office indicate thol the total of all voted increases over rid above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, and as apportioned by county referendum in 1965, in any locol units of government affecting the taxable property located in Delton Kellogg School District. Barry ond Allegan Counties in Allegan County. Michigan, is os follows: UNIT By Allegan County: Roods By Gunplains Township: Libraries By School District: By Del'on Kellogg School By Allegan Intermediate VOTED MILLS YEARS EFFECTIVE 1982-1986 Unlimited None Unlimited 1.25 Unlimited 1.78 Unlimited 1.75 The foregoing extra voted loxes do notinclude ----------- any. bond issues voted under the non­ application of limitation provisions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurer. This certification is mode in connection with on election to be held in th* Delton Kellogg School District Borry ond Allegan Counties. Michigan on June 9 1986. Dated at Allegan. Michigan Frederick G Edgerton. May7 1966 Allegan County Treasurer POLLING PLACES. Th* dcs.gnoted place For holding th* election is os follows Upper Elementary School Gymnasium 327 North Grove Street Delton, Michigan POLLING HOURS. The polls shall be opened at 7:00 A M. and shall be continuously open until 8 00 P M ond no longer E-ery qualified elector present and in line al th* polls at th* hour prescribed tor closma shall bo allowed to vote. THIS NOTICE is given by order of th* Board of Education DATED Apr,i 28. 1986 Norman D. Watson Acting Secretory Board of Education by Mary Warner Shortly after Mike Lesick became a Barry County Sheriffs deputy, he and another officer were dispatched to investigate an automobile accident. When Lesick arrived at the scene, he faced what was to become one of his most difficult moments as a police officer. Lying near the wreckage of a 58 Chevrolet was one of Lesick’s high school friends. The boy’s automobile had careened out of con­ trol, flipped over twice and landed on its top. The victim, eighteen-year-old Eugene Paavo, was pronounced dead on arrival at Pennock Hospital. The accident led Lesick to some serious self-examination. “There was a question in my mind after it was all done and over as to whether this was really what I wanted to do with my life. When you see people you went to school with, lying on the pavement, blood oozing from their bodies ...". The question wasn't just whether he wanted to face another friend killed or in­ jured in an automobile accident. He knew that eventually he'd also have to confront a friend from the other side of a gun barrel. “I knew there'd corne a time when I’d start arresting people I knew.” But, he said "for whatever reason, I stayed with iL And the time did come when I began arresting some friends. Some maintained their friendship with me. Others became bitter enemies — not on my part, but on theirs.” Lesick has stuck with it for 17 years, first as a deputy sheriff, then as a corporal and command officer, and finally, added to his command post, he became a police dog handler and trainer whose own work and money have provided the sheriff's depart­ ment with the important ability to track fleeing criminals and find lost people who might have died had they not been found in time. It wasn't what he had in mind doing with his life when he was a small boy growing up in Ohio. At that time Lesick was “quiet and reserved”, he said, busy with neighborhood sports, go-cart building and dreams of being a veterinarian. He moved around a lot — his stepfather was an E.W. Bliss engineer who was tran­ sferred frequently. But his life changed drastically at 16, when his father, tranferred to Bliss in Hastings for a short time, was transferred tack to Ohio. Lesick decided to stay in Michigan, and spent the next couple of years trying to finish high school and support himself. After high school, he wait to work at Bliss. But he wasn't satisfied with the dull routine of his job, and over a period of time became acquainted with deputies at the sheriffs department. The deputies en­ couraged Lesick to become a policeman, and in 19® he joined the Sheriffs Department completing 160 hours of training at the Ken'. County Law Enforcement Academy during his first months as a deputy. It was a drastic change, he said. "One day I wanted to be a veterinarian, the next day I was a police officer. And it wasn't easy those first couple of years. Besides bloody automobile ac­ cidents and lost friendships, Lesick kept finding himself on the wrong side of a suspect’s fist. Deputies started kidding him about his propensity to wind up in fights. He only weighed 130 pounds at the time, he said, and "everybody wanted to try me on.” Lesick, who hadn't yet learned that you can't have a temper and be a police officer, had to teach himself not to react to the jibes he was often subjected to. Finally, he said, “after I put on weight ami grew physically and in other ways I didn’t have to fight so much. Now I can take a lot of verbal and physical abuse before I become really angry." Of course, learning to deal with a tem­ peramental public wasn’t enough some times. In the world of police work where officers compare scars and count how many times they've teen in the hospital, Lesick considers himself lucky that he's only been hurt badly enough to go to the hospital four times. The first was during a domestic dispute. Family fights are a policeman's night­ mare, and when calls come in, police agencies bicker with each other over who will respond to the problem. When Lesick and another deputy were dispatched on a domestic dispute call, they found a 16-year-oid boy down on the floor of his kitchen on top of his father. The boy got up and deputies told him he would have to come with them to the sheriffs department. The boy said he had to go to the bathroom. "It was when he was in the bathroom that we heard the sound of breaking glass." The boy came out, branefishing a brokenoff coke bottle. The deputies wrestled him to the ground and took the coke bottle away, but not before Lesick received a deep gash in his thumb and another lesson on "What It Feels Like To Be A Policeman”. Another time Lesick was using his patrol car as a road block when a car thief being pursued by the state police topped a hill and came barreling right down into Lesick’s cruiser. Lesick suffered leg and hand injuries in that crash. Probably his most severe injury was a badly broken nose incurred when he and another officer were investigating some juveniles running down an alley in downtown Hastings. A 16-year-old youth with a history of violence began to argue with Lesick during the investigation. Lesick grabbed the juvenile’s arm, turned to talk to his partner, and suddenly received a tremendous blow to the face. The boy had hit Lesick with an arm en­ cased in a plaster cast. When he struck Lesick. it was "just like getting hit with a baseball bat." The boy was put in a juvenile detention home and Lesick sued the boy's father for negligent parental supervision. He was awarded $2,500 in damages. The chance that they could be injured or killed is an ever-present possibility for policemen, bu’ Lesick says that danger on the job can’t be of too great a concern, "or you wouldn't be a police office-." Yet there's no love lost on those inflicting the injuries. After an Otsego County deputy was recently killed by a hitchhiker he’d picked up. Lesick and other deputies ex­ pressed the sentiment that maybe it was a good thing the hitchhiker was caught in Georgia instead of Michigan. Police trying to arrest the hitchhiker in Georgia wound up shooting and killing him. Michigan's strict firearm laws make it cfifficult for police here to justify killing a suspect, Lesick explained, and since there is no death penalty in Michigan, "maybe justice was better served with the hit­ chhiker’s death in Georgia." Such cynicism on the part of Lesick and other policemen becomes a natural layer of protection against what at times appears to be a world gone crazy with violence, Lesick said. "Through law enforcement I've seen the world as it really is. We're living in a society filled with poverty, corruption, a lot of malice toward others and a general disrespect for mankind by mankind." Worse, he said, the criminal justice system appears to be indifferent to police efforts. “My outlook on life grows dimmer as I watch criminals day in and day out beating the system on technicalities — knowing as I do that the criminals actually did commit the crime they’re being prosecuted for." Lesick didn't sit back and let others handle the problems of law enforcement, however. Several years ago he began circulating a petition asking Mich'gan Attorney General Frank Kelley to investigate the county prosecutor's office for ‘‘consistently reducing or dismissing court cases, both misdemeanor and felony, without ever consulting the arresting officer.” Of primary concern to Lesick and others were drunk driving cases, which he thought were being reduced to a charge of impaired driving even when Breathalyzer tests were way above the legal level of intoxication. Lesick collected the^signatures of 25 local officials, but before he could send the petition off to Kelley, a series of meetings were held, be said, and the situation improved. Lesick’s concern over drunk drivers led him to seek money for a special drunk driving enforcement program funded by the state. The program resulted in a number of drunk driving arrests and is still regarded by the sheriffs department as a much more viable method for catching drunks on the road than the currently proposed checklanes. Lesick, in fact, became so dedicated to law enforcement that for a time, he said, he "lived for that department.” Over the years he has served as a Breathalyzer operator, an instructor on the effects of drunk driving, coordinator of the civil defense program Radio Watch, a training officer for other deputies in the department, and at various times as part­ time police chief for the village of Freeport and for Woodland Township. He even, for a time, worked as head of security for Norton's Detective Agency. All of this was done while he was still pulling down his regular sheriffs depart­ ment shift. In 1973, Lesick entered a 12-week in­ struction course on police dog handling. "In those early years we had to wait two to three hours to get a tracking dog,” Lesick said. Such a wait could mean the difference between capturing the crooks or losing them, as when Lesick surprised a burglar at a salvage yard. Lesick fired at the man (the only time he has actually had to shoot at someone) but the suspect got away. After a lengthy wait, a police dog was brought to the scene and picked up the scent, but later lost the track. When Lesick completed his training, he began to use his dog whenever the depart­ ment needed someone tracked. Lesick’s dogs ( he's had several since the program started) began to make headlines. Two burglars who broke into a Gun Lake hardware store were captured after a twohour search by police and Lesick’s first tracking dog. Ranger. A man who'd argued with his wife, ran into the woods, and suffered a heart attack was saved after Ranger discovered him. Ranger found the body of a 10-month-old baby who had been abducted in Lansing and left to die in rural Barry County. An escapee from Tennessee State Prison who had been stopped by police after his car almost rammed into theirs escaped into Mike Lesick with wife Connie and children Tamara and Jason Miller. Lesick has three children from his first marriage, including Steven, James and Jacqueline. neighboring woods and was tracked down by Ranger. Probably one of his canines’ greatest feats was the discovery of an elderly nursing patient who had wandered away from a nursing home and probably wouldn’t have survived much longer if she hadn’t been found. The K-year-old woman was tracked through a corn field and down into a marsh by Lesick’s current dog, Whiskey, who was making his debut with the force that night Deputies found her "lost, tired, tangled up in vines, and clinging to a briar bush." Efforts to coax the woman into moving were unsuccessful until Lesick handed her Whiskey’s leash. The dog proceeded to lead the woman out of the marshy area to safety. The rescue gave Whiskey celebrity status and allowed Lesick another opportunity to ask the community to fund a sheriffs canine program. Lesick has paid for all of his training, his dogs' training, his equipment, and the dogs' upkeep out of his own pocket. He even bought a station wagon to transport Whiskey to and from the job. Since the program began he has asked the county for funding for his police dogs, but thus far has been unsuccessful in his efforts. After Whiskey rescued the nursing home patient, however, several individuals and organizations made donations to the department for Whiskey. Lesick received some $300 but the figure falls far short of the $9,000 he has already spent on his dogs. In the meantime, Lesick says the dogs have been valuable to the community in more ways than one. “The dogs are an extremely good public relations tod." Lesick said, providing the community with a bridge between them and the police. Police dogs can also be a good substitute for a gun, Lesick said. “You can call off a dog but you can’t call back a bullet," he said. Right now Lesick is training another German Shepard recently donated to the department by a Hastings family to do in­ vestigative work with drug detection. All of the training for the new dog, Cherokee, will take place in a field next to Lesick’s rural home, where Lesick has set up an obstacle course. Whiskey and Cherokee, who are German Shepards, and Brandon, a golden retriever who may eventually be trained in drug detection when he gets old enough, are kept In kennels Lesick built in back of his house. Lesick is aided in his training by 20-yearold Tim Rosenberg of Hastings, who also owns a German Shepard. Much of a dog’s training centers around teaching him who the bad guys are. "They’re trained to respond to the moves of people." And while Lesick said that "in all my years I've never had a dog move against innocent people,” he had to endure national notoriety when one of his dogs bit a Hastings City SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk Canine program needs support of community While the sheriff’s department canine program has received some contributions, the program is in need of support from in­ dividuals and organizations, CpI. Mike Lesick of the Barry Comty Sheriffs Department says. Persons wishing to help support the dog program can send contributions to the sheriffs department, in care of the canine program. Contributions will be deposited in a special account set up for the program. A makeshift jump of old tires has to do for Whiskey, Lesick's current canine pal on the tracking trail. — NOTICE The City of Hastings is now accepting bids on Life Insurance for their employ­ ees. Bids must be received by June 4, 1986. For bid specifications please con­ tact Sharon Vickery, City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michinan 49058 or call 945-2468. policeman on the leg. The dog was the first one given to Lesick during dog handling school. Lesick had taken him to a sheriffs posse meeting in the basement of the county jail. The large group of people probably made the dog nervous, Lesick said, and before he could instruct the dog that Hastings policeman Albert Stanton was a "friend", Stanton leaned down to pet the dog and was soundly rebuked. Even Paul Harvey picked up on the story, and while Lesick said he was not em­ barrassed by the incident, the dog. whose name was, appropriately. "Thor", was subsequently washed out of training school for "lacking motivation" during tracking training, and Lesick was given Ranger. While police dogs can be formidable foes, they can also be friends, and have served as companions to Lesick’s children through the years. Lesick’s son from his second marriage, 10year-old Jason, is fast friends with Whiskey and can even use him in time of need when dad is ready to hand out some discipline. When Jason’s in trouble with dad, Lesick said, he’ll jokingly run out to the kennel and stand near Whiskey, who won’t let Lesick touch the children in any sort of aggressive fashion. The dogs also satisfy Lesick’s constant need to be challenged, he said. "It’s not me to be sitting still. There's always got to be something going.” When conflicts at work get to be too stressful, Lesick retreats to his dogs and Elvis Presley for relief. While his children make faces, he’ll put on one of his many Elvis records and make the world go away. Sometimes it won’t. "The (Police) Academy says, "do your job, make the arrest, and go home. But it doan't stop there. You’ll arrest a rapist and go home and hear on the ll’o clock news that he's already out of jail. And yet Lesick intends to remain in law enforcement, maybe finishing a degree in criminal justice and becoming a small-town police chief. "I'm a glutton for punishment." He must be, he said. He is allergic to dogs. Let us help to make that dream come true — we teach people of all ages for a private or commercial license FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL _ Hastings Flying Service - 945-5626 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 22,1986— Page 11 l^at we b°th have been inAnv What do you think about this mess? Any ar«wers? -\o NAMES Mother-in-law Is real culprit Ann Landers Dead letters have big impact Dear Ann Landers: Several days ago a national newscaster presented a story about the thousands of letters that land in the New York Post Office’s dead letter bin. That bit of information made a big impact on me. I couldn’t get it our of my mind. I wonder how many lives are affected because of letters that never reached their destinations. Were romances ended before they had a chance to get started? How many financial deals were ruined? How many family ties were broken because a letter asking forgiveness or extending congratulations was never received? To many, silence means rejection. People are hurt when they think they have been ignored. Forty years ago a letter sent to a hand­ some soldier (APO New York) came back to me. I never heard from him again. I have often thought my entire life would have been different if that man had received my letter. I have wondered, too, what he thought when he had no word from me. The obvious con­ clusion was that I didn’t care to see nim again. Please, Ann, urge your readers to address their letters more carefully. And tell them it is important to put a return address on the envelope. At least they will know the letter didn’t get to the person intended. And tell them, too, towritea second time if they don’t get a response, or even a third time. Thanks for your time. -STILL WONDERING IN WISCONSIN. DEAR W1S.: Thanks for yours. Almost every batch of mail sent to me will contain a handful of angry letters from readers who complain because they did not receive a reply. They don’t realize that they must send a self-addressed, stamped envelope or that they sent the letter to the wrong address, or that they left off the ZIP code. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to air MY frustration. Mother feels neglected Dear Ann Landen: There are a lot of jokes about mothers who complain because their sons never call them, but it’s not .funny. I know the problem well, because I have such a son. I look upon his wife as my daughter so that’s not the problem. I'm sure they don’t realize how much it would mean to me to be called just to see how I am. They are very bright people, yet they have not figured this out. Another thing they have not figured out is that I feel awful to be called only when they need money. I have never failed to help them out but it hurts to know that this is the only place I fit into their lives. I am quite self-sufficientand do pretty well generally, but I feel abandoned and lonesome at times. I should also tell you that I am not a complainer, a bore, nor am I demanding or bossy. I do not inflict myself on people, nor am I a self-pitying type. Maybe you are wondering why I don’t tell my son and his wife how I feel. I have too much pride. I want them to want me and 1 would feel undignified begging for attention. I may tear this letter up but if I mail it I hope you will print it. I’ll bet there are an awful lot of mothers in Ann Landers' reading audience who will see themselves today. - A MUM MOM SOMEWHERE IN THE U.S. DEAR MUM: You have written a letter that is sure to hit a number of mothers between the eyes. You can be sure this column will be mailed to hundreds (if not thousands) of children around the world. Dear Ann Landers: 1 recently tried to exchange a birthday gift given to me by my husband's sister. Much to my surprise and disappointment the salesclerk told me it had been purchased several years ago. Ob­ viously, “Marie” had given me something that had been hanging in her closet but never worn. (The store tickets were still attached.) I was furious and hurt and told my husband. He told his parents. My mother-in­ law told Marie. Marie called to apologize and said she thought she had told me she had had the outfit for sometime. She also sent a gift certificate that I could use elsewhere. Marie and my husband have always been competitive but I have treated her like a sister. Now I feel betrayed by my mother-in­ law. Since the incident I’ve only seen Marie twice and feel uncomfortable in her presence. My mother-in-law is trying to fix things up by inviting us all to dinner. My BEAR n.x . s„„m, to me there are an your family, starting *>« your husband, The real culprit, however, u your molh er-in-law. She should J*ver have told Marie. Now I hope YOU will .Cl „ie you’re sorry so much was made of JZ ’ft and 0,31 you wanl t0 Pul il a11 behind you- Then do it Don 1 teU your husband anything y Gon t want your mother-in-law to blab around to other family members. s the story on P°11 cocaine, LSD, ’, Wners» speed? Can you handle them you re careful? Send for Ann Landers’ all­ new booklet, "The Low down on Dope." For oredered, send $2, plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents P°®tage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, Illinois. 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE. r Ever heard of New Testament? Dear Ann Lander: Honestly, sometimes you amaze me! I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read in a recent column, “Whoever it was who said, ‘The love of money is the root of all evil,' knew whafhe was talking about! ” That’s what YOU wrote. With all the people around to keep you from goofing up, how come nobody caught this gaffe? The person who uttered those famous words was the apostle Paul in his letter to Timothy (I Timothy 6:10). Ever hear of the New Testament? - CHATTANOOGA READER DEAR CHAT: Actually, I'm a little better acquainted with the Cid Testament, but that’s no excuse. I didn't know who said it, but I do now. Over 4,000 people wrote to set me straight -- and the letters are still coming. For shame! Angie Lumbert and David Byrne, both seniors at Hastings High School, have been selected by teachers Mr. BeBeau, Mr. Christopher to represent Hastings High at Youth in Government. They spent 3'/r days in Lansing and acted as representative; in the House of Representatives. Over 600 students from all over the state participated as pages, lobbyists, reporters, senators, representatives, speakers, lieutenant governor, and elected governor. They passed bills sent in by students from around the state. _______________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES AND ON PROPOSED 1986-87 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 2, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. at the vocal music room of Hastings Junior High School, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Education of the Hastings Area School System will hold a joint public hearing to consider the system’s proposed 1986-87 budget and to consider the levying in 1986 of an additional propos­ ed millage rate of .1439 mills for operation purposes pursuant to Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982. The Board of Education may not adopt its proposed 1986-87 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection during nor­ mal business hours at 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. The additional millage rate will not increase the school operating millage beyond the 28.896 mills already authoriz­ ed by Hastings Area School District’s residents. The Board of Education has the complete authority to establish that 28,896 mills be levied in 1986 from within its present authoriz­ ed millage rate. The maximum additional proposed millage rate would in­ crease revenues for operating purposes from ad valoren pro­ perty tax levied in 1986 otherwise permitted by Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982 by .5005%. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss both the school system's proposed budget and the levy of an additional millage rate. Not less than seven (7) days following the public hearing the Board of Education may ap­ prove the levy of all or any portion of the proposed additional millage rate, and adopt its 1986-87 budget. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. ANN I. AINSLIE, Secretary Teddy Bear is substitute Area Birth z Announcements IT’S A GIRL Mr. and Mrs. Shane Courier (Teresa McVey) of Lowell, formerly of Hastings are announcing the birth of a baby girl Kristin Marie bom Saturday, May 17, weight 9 lbs., 9 ozs. She was bom at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Larry McVey, and Mr. and Mrs. David Courier both of Hastings. IT’S A BOY Martin and Marola Sobleskey, Hastings, May 15, 6:41 a.m., 9 lbs. 3 ozs. Paul and Marcella Fulmer, Hastings, May 20, 11:44 a.m., 6 lbs. 15W ozs. Daniel and Cynthia Molnar, Lake Odessa, May 20, 8:16 a.m., 8 Dbs. 1% ozs. Adam Robert, born at Community Hospital, Battle Creek, on May 11, 1986 at 11:04 a.m. to Brian and Michelle Case of Hastings. Weights lbs. 7 oz., 21 inches. Proud grandparents Larry and Reda Coone of Battle Creek and Robert and Shirley Case of Hastings. Great-grandparents Gwendolyn Clark of Battle Creek, DeWitt and Katie Coone of South Haven, Orville and Georgia Hammond and Harold and Isabelle Case all of Hastings. Lake Odessa News Lake Odessa Chapter No. 3IS. Order of the Eastern Star hosted a meeting of the Ionia County Eastern Star and Masonic Officers at 4 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. This was the third meeting of the group to plan a joint Eastern Star - Masonic float to be used in the parades held in Ionia County this summer. Officers attended from Belding, Ionia, Lyons, Portland and Lake Odessa. Recently through funds from the bodies an electric cart was presented to an Ionia County in­ valid This was their project for the the year Refreshments were served by Letah Boyce. Laurel Garlinger and Florence and George Feeterman. The Regular Meeting was held Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Plans were made for the Taco Stand at Artin-lhe-Park to be held Saturday. July Sth in the Village Park, and Arlene Swift was appointed chairwoman. The members who spent the winter in Florida were welcomed back After the business room by Florence and George Fetterman and Laurel Garlinger. .... Chapter members have recently attended the Friendship Night of Freeport chjpter No 478 Portland Chapter No. 258 and the Ionia County Past Matrons evening potluck held at Queen Esther Chapter No. 35 m Ionia Those attending were Cecile Penn. Ci^tal Howard Joan McCaul. Grace Kenjon Clayton Boyce, Arlene Swift, Laurel Garlinger, and Florence and George Fet^Our Chapter will hold its Friendship Night on May 28th at 8 p.m. in lhe M«“n'c ^£a! This is an open meeting and a musical program will be held Refreshments will be served after tl»- program Continued on Page 12 Dear Ann Landers: 1 am a 30-year-old male, with a steady girlfriend and a normal sex life. When “Sara” does not spend the night with me, 1 deep with my Teddy bear. She is the one who gave me the Teddy, but she doesn't know I sleep with it I know it doesn’t seem right for a guy my age to sleep with a kid’s toy, but when I’m holding that teddy bear I sleep so well - it’s like I have no cares or worries in the world. When I was little, I didn't sleep with any stuffed animals. This just started a year ago when Sara gave me this wonderful little Teddy. Do you think I should see a psychiatrist? I worry about this regression to childhood. Please give me your opinion. THE BEAR FACTS IN BAYSIDE DEAR BAY: Not to worry. If the Teddy is a comfort to you, go ahead and sleep with it Obviously, the symbolism is dear. Teddy is a substitute for Sara. y Bank now offers yo CLYDE SMITH - TREEMAN gi Dowling, Michigan si SI Expert Tree & Stump Removal Trimming A Cabling >1 55’ High Range • Fully Inured Woriunan’a Compensation Phone ... 721-3318w962-7854-24HRS SI Si Si si ...। — We do the complete job — — Banfield — CUT THIS AD OUT AND SAVE! .-T.-rxi-.--- -• - - METBUT ■ KNOW YOU Does this sound familiar? For years I had a weight problem. I was insecure and self-conscious. Shopping for clothes was depressing. I wanted to lose weight, but none of the diets I tried worked for long. 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The next meeting will be held June 10th at 12:30 p.m. in the Village Park. This will be a potluck and election of officers will be held. Rev. and Mrs. John Harkness spent several days at *heir home here the former home of her father the late W.L. Brooke, on Second Avenue. Their home is a Wheeler « here as he is still pastor at a local church. Tim and Cheryl Alien of Woodland an­ nounce the birth of a daughter Katherine Anne born April 16 and weighed seven pounds, twelve ounces. She has a sister Elizabeth at home and her grandparents are Paul and Alberta of Saranac, Duane and Joyce Snavely of Vermontville and great grandmother Laura Allen of Lake Odessa. Congratulations to Janet Erickson and Vincent Pennington who were married April 26 the Lakewood United Methodist, Brown Rd. church Lake Odessa. The reception followed in the church fellowship hall. Darla Black, a graduate of the Lakewood high school and Susan Shumaker from college, both of the Congregational church were honored May 18. Roy and Marie Warner of Yarnell, Arizona are changing homes and after May 15 their address is Post Office Box 1382, Wickenburg Legal Notice SYNOPSIS REGULAR MEETING HOPE TOWNSHIP SOARD May 12. 1986 Meeting called to order 7:30 p.m. Pledge to flag. All board members present. 21 Minutes for April 14. 1986 ap­ proved. Received Treasurers Report. BPH Fire, BPOH Ambulance. Zon­ ing Administrator ond Library Reports. Request by L. Leinoor for copy of 5.W. Borry Recreation financial Richard Beasley of Battle Creek Pro Rally, Michigan Region Sports Club of America presented pro­ gram and map of roods to be us­ ed in Hope Tbwnship August 22­ 24 • heard comments from Board and Citizens - Roll taken of Board Members all voting no - written letter to Road Commission. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, May 27,1986 at 7:45 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to establish an In­ dustrial Development District; said district described as: A parcel of land located within the city of Hastings, Michigan, and that area designated as Tyden In­ dustrial Park, described as commencing at that point where lhe center of Industrial Park Road in­ tersects the Penn Central Railroad right-of-way, thence Northerly eight hundred eighty (880) feet along the centerline of Industrial Park Road, thence Westerly at a right angle to the said centerline ap­ proximately five hundred seventy-one and five tenths (571.5) feet to the present West property line of The Viking Corporation, thence Southerly along said pro­ perty line to the Penn Central Railroad right-of-way, thence Easterly along said right-of-way to the point of beginning. Said property known as the "Viking Corp. Industrial Development District". This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of Act 198 P.A. of 1974 as amended. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MftCHINFS’ Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement •Life Home Auto Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Air Conditioning SPECIAL MILLER REALESTATE Legal Notice NOTICE OF LETTING OF INTER-COUNTY DRAIN CONTRACT AND REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS of the GUN RIVER intercounty Drain Noiice is Hereby Given. Thot we. Lynn B. Flem­ ing and Audrey Burdick. Couniy Drain Commisstoners of the Counties ol Allegan and Barry, respectfully. State of Michigan, and Paul E. Kindmger. Director of Agriculture, will, on the 17th Jay of Juno A.D. 1986. at lhe Allegan County Drain Commissioner's office in the City of Allegan, In said County of Allegan, proceed to receive sealed bids until 10:30 o'clock in the forenoon of ihot day. when bids will be opened and publicly announced for the construction of a certain Drain known and designated as ' GUN RIVER Infercounty Dram . located ond established in lhe Townships of Otsego. Gun Plain ond Marlin. County of Allegan. Said drain will be let as follows, having the average depth ond width os set forth: All stations are 100 feet apart. One Section beginning al lhe lower end of said drain near lhe crossing of 106th Ave. ond extend­ ing io Patterson Road, a distance of 75,931 feet. This Notice of Lolling, the Plans. Specifications and bid proposal shall be considered a part of the Contract. The following items will be required and a contract let for sttmo: A. PHASE I BT. inn 10. 0ESCRIPT1M $n. HIT i. Tree cutting 2374 Each 2. Tree topping 47 Each 3. Tree pulling 35 Each 4. Bonk protection 193 Each 5. Brush remove! 16.590 LF. 6. Manual raking 9.250 LF. Power raking 7. 2,830 LF. 8. Excavation 810 L.F. 9. Obstruction removal Eoch 115 10. Gabion stepped revetment 150 LF. Each 11. Sedimentation basin 1 12. Raft passage 11 th Street to 106th Avenue 1 Eoch 7 Eoch 13. 18" inlet control Eoch 14. 24" inlet control 4 B. PHASE II BT. in« HIT K. DESCRIPTION an. Eoch 3228 16'. Red Osier cuttings Each 441 17. Autumn Olive plantings 18. Imperial Cordino Poplar Eoch plantings 483 483 Each 19. Silver Maple plantings 20. Roh passage 120th Avenue to 106th Avenue 1 Lump Sum LumpSum Maintenance 1 21. C. PHASE III ITEM BT. HIT <n. W. KSC11PTIM 22. Raft passage 120th Avenue to 106th Avenue i LumpSum i LumpSum 23. Maintenance For lhe purpose of meeting with perspective contractors a pre-bid meeting will be held at the Yankee Springs Township F.'nll, 1971 Briggs Rd., at 10:30 a.m. on June 10. 1986. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is mandatory for oil Bidders. Said job will be let in accordance wilh the dia­ gram now on file with the other papers pertain­ ing to said Drain, in the office of the County Drain Commissioners of the Counties of Allegan and Barry to which reference may be hod by all parties interested, and bids will be made and received accordingly. Contracts will be made with the lowest responsible bidder giving adequate security wolves the right to reject any and all bids, and if no satisfactory sealed bids are received, we re­ serve lhe right to proceed immediately after the rejection of sealed bids and at the same time and place and without further noiice to let the con­ tract by opening bidding, likewise reserving the right Io reject any and all such open blds and to adjourn such lotting to such time and ploce as we shall publicly announce. Gun River Wercourty Drain ARvarttalnc Dtatrtct ALLEGAN All of Sections: 1.2. 3. 4. 5.6.7, B, 9, 10.11,14. 15. 16.17. 18.21.22 Aho: N’6 of 5W’4 of Section 12 W'4 of NW'A of Section 13 N'4 of Section 19 N'4 ond N'4 of SE'4 of Section 20 W'4 and NE'4 of Section 23 NW'4 of NW'4 of Seclion 26 N'4 of NW'4 of Section 27 N'4 of NE'4 of Section 28 Wayland Township AH of Sections: 13. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.34.35. 36 Fun Fundraiser & Roast for Sen. Jack Welborn n HEAL ESI A1E Tickets available from 367-4459 Jan Geiger Elizabeth Underwood 945-4303 Clare Goyings - 623-2738 Vicki Jerkatis- 795-7389 $1Q95 REALTOR LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS “Quality Dry Cleaning for ovar 30 years' The Lake Odessa Fair is proud to announce it's 52nd fair schedule for the 1986 fair as follows: Wednesday, July 2, Combine Demolition Derby; Thursday, July 3 Thrasher Bros. Country Music Show, with Karen Vanee of WCUZ Radio; Friday July 4, Figure Eight Demolition Derby­ Fireworks; Saturday, July 5, State Cham­ pionship Light Weight Horsepull; Sunday. July 6, Demolition Derby-Fireworks. To perform a variety of skilled tasks as they pertain to the maintenance of a 50 unit HUD housing project for Senior Citizens. Two bed­ room apartment provided. Apply in person with resume and salary requirements to Mrs. VanElst, Executive Director, at Lincoln Mea­ dow Apartments, 500 Lincoln Street, Middle­ ville Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays thru June 12 between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. JIM, JOHN, DAVE.ot 845-3412 Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. Hastings (616) 945-5182 Lake O Fair dates set Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizens Apts. Middleville, Michigan Since 1908 Our 46th Year Lakewood high school losses a head cook Hazel Noffke who is retiring at the close of the school year since working in the school lunch program since 1966. She has prepared lunches for more than 800 students daily for both high school and junior high school. Any one interested in the position should apply at the superintendent’s office no later than May 21. The Scheldt Hardware, a name on Fourth Avenue for many years has been changed and will now be known as the O’Mara Hard­ ware as Wendell Scheldt has sold to Phillip O’Mara of Ionia. Phillip is a nephew of Wendall and he will continue to work part time as he worked in the Scheidt store for 39 years purchasing the business from his father in 1957. There have been a three generations in the business as James Scheidt was the owner also for years. The McCartney family were the original owners of the building and business as was a general store merchandise on one side and groceries on the other. The last McCartney to own the business was the late Arthur Mc­ Cartney. The second floor of the McCartney store was used as an opera house, school plays and other entertainments. Phillip is no new comer as he resided in Lake Odessa for 14 years. He has a wife Diane and three children and has a business in Ionia. Allie Lepard and Cora Shire were clerks and employed by McCartneys. RESIDENT MANAGER FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas Received notification of resig­ nation of Robert Tufts, Borry Co. Rood Engineer-Manager • hoard Mr. Don Wolf. Assistant Engineer discuss rood estimates ond answer questions ■ Approved 4-25-86 estimate for Harrington & Dowling Rds. from Kingsbury Rd. to Cedar Creek Rd. at $133,987.00 for prime and triple seal. Correspondence from Mich­ igan Township Association, cer­ tificate of insurance from Cenlel Cable TV. ond Municipal Liability & Property Pool read and filed. Unanimous roll call vote ap­ proving payment of bills. Letter of complaint from Weyermon family concerning junk cars ond debris - R. Leinaar, ZBA has taken action on complaint. Approved grovel for Thorpe Rd. off Wolters Rd. amount of $1,168. Received notice of Quit Claim Deed • R J. McQuiston Lakewood Estates from Register of Deeds. Letter received from Depart­ ment of Commerce - revocation of Lakeside Mobile Home Pork license. Authorized Trustee M. Peake to check into trailer for cemetery equipment. Discussed bid for storage build­ ing to house equipment - no ac­ tion taken. Mentioned need of flooring for Ambulance building. Appointed Trustee N. Hine to a one year term os fence viewer for Hope Township. Discussed gravel for Township Park, stickers for marking Hope Township property, widening all existing drives and pressure tank for well. Adjournment at 10:20 p.m. SHIRLEY R. CASE. Township Clerk Attested to by: RICHARD I. BAKER. Supervisor (5-22) Arizona. They are former residents of Lake Odessa and after moving to the western states lived at Wickenburg before moving t0 Yarnell. They plan to be in Michigan during August and will attend the Warner reunion and plan to visit relatives and friends ' Allen and Margaret Senters have sold their home at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Fourth Street in Lake Odessa to Tom Price who plans to reside there. The Senters have moved their mobile home to the Jordan Lake Trailer Park and will reside there as they spend their winters in Florida. The building was the original United Brethren Church and held services there for many years before joining with another church. The Senters remodeled the church into a very lovely home but decided after living there for years they would be living in the trailer park. | J 3211 Mkkipi, HwtMgi Rwn94M2SS OHN: 7-5:31 HM.-FriJSat S-1JI ■ INCLUDE! INCLUDES ■I FREOI FREON Includes complete leak check of air conditioning system, partial freon charge, check all air conditioning hoses and - compressor belts. Up to 4 lbs. 1 freon. Thursday, June 5 Knights of Columbus Hall WEST STATE ROAD, HASTINGS 6:30 p.m. Entertainment! Legislative dignitaries will attend 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Paid for by W«lh°rn *or Senate Committee, 6300 Riverview, CAR & TRUCK REPAIR Bndrus W .^HASTINGS f 1435 s. H.no.,1 SI.. Huilng.. Mich. 4K»6 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Moers: Monday 8 to 8. Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA OMQUr ijS'l SERVICE Service Hours: Monday 0 to 8; Tuesday thru Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED — MASTER CHARGE • VISA Keep that great GM feeling with genuine GM parts. IJSII| SERVICE GM QUALITY PARTS GM QINIIAl MOTORS CORPORATION Bndrus ^^..^HASTINGS^l^ cuuu eoross run smuM Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! 1435 SOUTH HANOVER STREET PHONE — 945-242S Kalamazoo. Ml 49004 NOTICE “Absentee Ballots” ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION __ June 9, 1986 — Availahis at the Hastings Area Schools — Ad­ ministration Office. 232 West Grand Street, Hastinos Michigan- Call or write for applica­ tions fnr absent voters ballot. Final application date June?, '986‘ 2:00 Pm- Also E' j of Section 1 E' > of Section 12 S'> of NW‘ j of Section 14 SW/« ol Section 15 SE'-4 and E't of SW1 • of Section 21 N' > ond SW 4 of Section 28 E‘. of Section 33 Martin Township All of Sections: 1.2.3 4.8 9 10. 11. 12. 13 14. 15 16. 17. 21.22. 23. 24. 25. 26 27. 28. 29 31. 32. 33. 34.35.36 Also: SE'4 of Section 5 E’4 ol Section 20 S' » ol Section 30 Otsego Township All of Sections: 13 Also: SE’ a ond E' i of NW» ol Section I E' > of Section 12 E' > of SE'4 of Section 14 NV, of NW’4 of Section 24 BARRY COUNTY Thomapple Township SE'4 of Section31 SV, of Section 32 W’/« of SW4 of Section 33 Yankee Springs Township All o* Sections: 5. 6. 7. 3. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21 28 30 31.32.33 Also: W’4 of Section 4 W' > of Section 9 W'4 of Section 15 SV, ond NW'4 of Section 16 SW'4 ond SW V. ol NW'4 of Section 22 WV, ol Section 27 W'4 ol Section 34 Orangeville Township All of Sections: 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 15. 16 17 18 19. 20. 21.22. 28. 29. 30. 31.32. 33 Also: WV, of Section 27 W'4 ol Section 34 Prairieville Township NW'4 andNW'4 of NE‘4 of Section6 The date lor the completion of such contract, ond the terms ol payment therefor, shall ond will be announced at the lime and place ol lelling. Any person desiring to bid on the above mentioned work will be required to deposil with lhe Drainage Board a certified check or its equivalent to the amount ol 5 (live) percent ol lhe bid amount as a guarantee that he will enter into contract and fur­ nish the required bond os proscribed by law. The checks of all unsuccessful bidders will be returned oiler contracts are awarded. All bids must be made on bidding blanks furnished by the drainage board. All excavations shall be bid by the rod or lump sum and not by the cubic yard. Payment will be by Time drain order due June 15 1987. Notice is Further Hereby Given, that on the 1st day of July. 1986. at the Allegan County drain commissioner's office in lhe City of Allegan. County of Allegan for all properties in Allegan County, arid at the Barry County drain commissioner's office in the City of Hastings for all properties in Barry County, or at such other time ond ploce thereafter, to which we. the Drainage Board aforesaid, may adjourn the same, the apportionment for benefits and the lands comprised within the "GUN RIVER Intercounty Drain Special Assessment District, and lhe apportionments thereof will be subject to review for one day. from nine o’clock in the fore­ noon until five o'clock in the afternoon. Al said re­ view the computation of costs tor said Drain will also be open for inspection by any parlies inter­ ested. Now. Therefore. All unknown ond non-resident persons, owners and persons interested in the above described lands, and you the County Clerk of Allegan County County Road Commission of Allegan County Supervisor of Gun Plain Township Supervisor of Wayland Township Supervisor of Martin Township Supervisor of Otsego Township County Clerk of Barry County County Road Commission of Barry County Supervisor of Thornapple Township Supervisor of Yankee Springs Township Supervisor of Orangeville Township Supervisor of Prairieville Township Michigan Department of Transportation Conrail Railroad Corporation ore hereby notified that at the time and place aforesaid, or at such other time and place there­ after to which said letting may be adjourned, we shall proceed to receive bids for the construction of said "GUN RIVER Intercounty Drain." in the man­ ner hereinbefore stated: and also, that at such time ond place as stated aforesaid from nine o'clock in the forenoon until five o'clock in the afternoon, the apportionment for benefits ond the lands comprised within the GUN RIVER Intercounty Drain Special Assessment Districts will be subject to review. And You and Each of You. Owners ond persons interested in lhe aforesaid lands, are hereby cited to appear al the time and place of such reviewing of apportionments os aforesaid, ond be heard with respect to such special assessments and your in­ terests In relation thereto, if you so desire. Lynn B. Fleming. County Drain Commissioner. County of Allpgan Audrey Burdick. County Drain Commissioner. County of Barry Paul E. Kindinger. Director of Agriculture By: Michael R. Gregg, Deputy in charge Inter-County Drains Dated this 12th day of May A.D. 1986 (5-29) Th* HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 94*8051 rU** msaSSIFIEDdkI» G4R4GF SALES pf rs GARAGE SALE: Friday only, May 23. Half price sale. Still lots to choose from. Hours 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 2179 W. State Rd., Has Ungs. FREE 2 LONG HAIR KITTENS. 1 gray, 1 yellow. For sale: 30 gal gas hot water heater. 945-3730 after 5:30 p.m. GARAGE SALE: Saturday, May 24th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1414 S. Broadway. KITTENS -Silver grey tabbys. 7 weeks. Free. 948­ 8877. NOJ/CfS The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Mental Health Services will be held on Thursday, June 5, 1986 at 8:00 a.m. in the conference room. Any in­ terested person is invited to attend.___________________ Maple Valley Right to Life meeting. Tuesday, May 27, 7 p.m. at Nashville Com­ munity Center. Guest speaker, Jackie McGregor, 3rd District Candidate. C4RD Of THANKS CARD OF THANKS The family of Leo I. Gasper wishes to express their deep appreciation to all of our neighbors, friends and family for the expressions of sympathy and support following the death of our father and husband. We extend special thanks to Dr. Schirmer, staff and nurses of Pennock Hospital. Hastings Ambulance Service, Hastings Aluminum Products, Bradford-White Corp., Tuesday Night Bowling League, U.S.S. Local 6390, U.A.W. Local 1002, and Moose Lodge Horseshoe League. And a special thank-you to the Elks for their beautiful farwell service Monday night, and to David Wren of Wren Funeral Chapel of Nashville and to Pastor Glenn Wegner for all his support during this special time. Your love and support has made this time easier. Dolores Gasper Phil Gasper and family Florence Krebs ________ Molly LaMarche CARD OF THANKS The family of Clarence L. Miller wish to express their deep appreciation to all our family and friends for their expressions of sympathy, for the food, cards, flowers and all the memorials. To the pallbearers and the Barry County Sheriffs Posse for the Honor Guard. To the Deacons of the First Presbyterian Church for the luncheon and to Wren's Funeral Home and to Dr. Jack Brown for his care and understanding over the years. Daughters-Gerald & Betty Sanders Carl & Janet Norcutt Grandchildren & Families Mark, Karen, David Stu, Pam, Karey & Jessica, Brad, Pam, Joshua, Scott, Gaye, Lacey, Brandon Sanders David, Debbie, Darrin Norcutt WANTED. REESE HITCH WANTED: Used for Dodge Ram truck. 948-8318. BUSINESS SERVICES VOICE AND PIANO LESSONS: Janet Richards. Lessons at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hastings. Phone 616-349-2351. (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician, assistant. Call 945-9888. (tfn) CEMENT WORK: Potebarn floors, basement floors, driveways. Free estimates. Chuck Purdurn. 616-945-4631. (5-27)___________________ LIVE DANCE MUSIC for any occasion. Organ, saxaphone, drums, ex­ perienced professional group. Call Mr. Reach, 616­ 964-2078. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Weekly, semi­ weekly, monthly. We do homes, offices and windows. All workers are bonded. 945­ 9448. (tfn) HEEP WANTED WELDERS WANTED: Should be able to read blueprints. Good pay and fringes. Apply Planet Corp. Sunfield, Ml (5-22) NE E DED A MATURE RESPONSIBLE to care for 3 children in my Woodland home starting June 9. Must have own transportation, be 18 years or older. For more information call 367-4624 before 2:30 p.m. HELP WANTED: local janitorial service taking applications for office cleaning. Must have own transportation. Call 852-1980 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. FUNTASTIC Show toys, gifts, demonstrators earn top dollar. Full or part time. We deliver and collect. Free sample program. Booking parties too! Call 616-729-4575 800-922-8957. BABYSITTER WANTED: our home, part-time own transportation. Near Southeastern school 948Ritn ' ATTENTION HOMEMAKERS. C.A.T W a new party plan is now hiring area supervisors. Ground floor opportunity for a sharp •ady- No investment or S oto Fr“ trainin8- 313i -vtxiy. JOBS WANTED HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg SL, Nashville, 852­ 9537 evenings, (tfn) AUTOMOTIVE FOR SALE: '81 Buick Skylark, V-6, air, etc. 52,000 miles, $2900 firm. 616-964­ 2078._____________________ 1981 CHEVROLET CITATION, 4 doer. air. pj., p.b., $2,IM. 795-3652 after S p.m._____________________ FOR SALE: 1977 Plymouth Sport Fury. Low mileage. 948-2631. 1977 CUTLAS8: good transportation, am-fm, air, new tires, $500. Call after 5 p.m. 945-9877. FOR S AI F M ISC. KITCHEN TWEEDS AND PRINTS... jute or urethene backed carpet on sale at Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse. Ionia. 616-527­ 2540. THE HASTINGS LIBRARY is having a perpetual book sale during their normal business hours. (5-20) THE LOWEST SALE prices on carpet or vinyl... Hun­ dreds of rolls in stock... Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse, Ionia. 616-527­ 2540. (5-22) FREE - interest for 90 days, free of payments until August 1986. Blanco Fur­ niture, Shelbyville, 672-5115. HALF PRICE! Flashing arrow signs $299! Lighted, non-arrow $279! Nonlighted $239! Free letters! Only few left See locally. 1(800)423­ 0163, anytime.__________ ARTIFICIAL GRASS Dozens of colors and styles on sale at Wright-Wa^ Carpet Warehouse, Ionia. 616-527-2540. FOR RENT ONE BEDROOM APART­ MENTS for independent elderly only and han­ dicappeddisabled adults. HUD subsidized rent, Nondiscriminatory. Baraga Manor, Otsego 694-9711. (5- FOR RENT: Furnished 1 bedroom apartment and unfurnished 2 bedroom apartment with garages, for working persons. References and security deposit required. 948-2286 after 6 p.m. (5-22) HEAVY LIVING ROOM quality carpet on sale at Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse. Ionia. 616-527­ 2540. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-05-29.pdf c13571fc6461dd86e289bc3e747e3e26 PDF Text Text NiEWSJ ...wrap Do doctors interrupt us? fgnien join nation inlands” for hunger Pages 6 and 7 Page 7 JEDC to move to Courthouse Annex Sometime in the near future, the Hastings city and Barry County Joint Economic Development Corporation fJEDC) will be located in office space in the county’s panning and zoning office. The county board of commissioners Tuesday approved alioting the office space to JEDC to accommodate par­ ticipation in a Community Growth Alliance program which will enable a full-time economic development ex­ ecutive so be hired. JEDC currently shares space with the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce in the Communi­ ty Building in Hastings. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 185t iasetingsBanner VOLUME 131 - NO. 22 THURSDAY. MAY 29.1986 Elderly man charged with grandson’s murder Council to bona up on city functions MmtemofAc Haaiag* City Coacil will Me time me «wry rnoah » leant more about foe dty'i wetttap. they decided MOadre. A propoeal by councihnember Keo Miller to tone oxy department heads Me rema ripUinina their afre’i func­ tion rre aaialm-inly approved by the council The areekaga will be held the founh Monday of each mouth prior io council meetings. Miller raid the briefrap on various depanmeau will 'better e^ip ua to do a by Mary Warner kinZL CJfiCrly Wood,and who reportedly “tied his grandson and then tried to kill ntmself is being held without bond in Barry ounp- Jail on second degree murder charges. Clifton J. Sawdy. 79. of 190 Amasa St. is j«jsed of shooting grandson Donald N. williams, also of 190 Amasa, during an argu­ ment in the yard of Sawdy’s home shortly "ter midnight Tuesday. Sawdy was arraigned Tuesday in Barry County District Court. Police said Sawdy killed his grandson after -«wdy intervened in a fight between Williams and his girlfriend, who lived in a travel trailer tn back of Sawdy’s residence. Sawdy heard screams coming from the JJiier, Detective Sgt. Robert GoIm of the Mtchigan State Police said, •’nd thought his grandson was "beating up" the girlfriend. Sawdy, who had been in his bedroom sleep­ ing when he was awakened by the screams, got dressed, grabbed a .32 caliber revolver, and went outside, Golm said. Sawdy called out to Williams. Golm said, ind Williams exited from the trailer, yelling at his grandfather. Williams’ girlfriend left the trailer and went inside Sawdy’s house, and ^Williams and his grandfather begun walking ’around the yard. Golm said. -After a period of time. Golm said, Sawdy raised his gun, aimed it at Williams’ head, and fired, killing Williams instantly. Sawdy then aimed the gun at himself and fired, Golm said, but the shot missed. Sawdy tried to shoot himself three more times but the gun kept misfiring, Golm said. Sawdy finally went inside his house and asked Williams’ girlfriend to call police, Golm said. Williams had apparently been drinking when the incident occurred, Golm said, and had been very angry with his grandfather since the early evening hours, when Sawdy had refused Williams’ request that Sawdy testify for him at an upcoming court appearance. Williams was supposed to be in Ionia District Court Tuesday for a hearing on an August 1985 charge of resisting and obstruc­ ting a police officer. better job with the council." In other action, the council approved the expenditure of 131,163 to repair roofi on four city buildings, including city ball, dw city garage, the foe bam and the old PM HMehery building, which h being leaned so the Tbomapple Ara Council of Batry County for poul- . ble renovadMue an ana center Low bidder Amar Hoofing. Inc. of Hastings was awarded the conduct T1w» rAlltWril ' alnrs .Mwvxxiwj cstaNishmet* of an industrial develop­ ment district for Viking Corp. The development ditnet will c'low the Hastings ooanpaoy to apply for a Sl.aSbjOROm abasement on new equip mem k warns <a purcknse. Hastings man in one cat accident . A Hastings man was cited early Sun­ day for drivrag under the influence ot li­ quor after be lost cootnd of Na car on Nashville Rd. ' Michigan Stale Police Troopers report that Robert Michael Smith. 23, of 329 S. Michigan waa aouthbound on Nashville Rd. one mile aouth of Riser Rd. ar about 1'20 a.m. whan hia car left the north­ bound shoulder, slid tideways across the rood end bit s ditch The car then roiled over and became airborne, hkung the ground and rolling again striking a porch of a home. Smith had been wearing his seatbelt and was uninjured in the accident Teens injured In Saturday crash Four teens from neighboring counties were injured early Saturday when the car they w*rc riding in left Briggs Road in Barry County and stnici a tree. The driver of the car. Peter Michael Medenblik. 18. of 6735 Homerich, By.-on Center was traveling southbound on Briggs Road at about 12:20 a.m. when he failed to slow for a curve, leav­ ing the road and striking a tree, Michigan Sure Police troopers said. Medenblik and three passengers were transported to Blodgett Memorial Hospital in Grand Rapids by the Mid­ dleville Ambulance Service, where hospital officials indicated they were treated and released. One of the passengers. Kristin Lenger, 16, of Kentwood was treated for post traumatic head injuries before being released. The other two passengers were Richard TerHaar, 18, of Moline and Jill DeJager. 16. of Grand Rapids. None were wearing seatbelts, troopers said. Medenblik was cited for driving too fast and issued tickets for violation of the basic speed law. Jr. High presents one-act play Hastings 8th grade English-LAE class, taught by Mary Ellen Hund, will present Jerry Jones’ one-act comedy. Standing Room Only, at *7 p.m., Wednesday. June 4 at Central Auditorium. Cast members include Jennifer Schim­ mel. Jackie Longstreet. Tammie Rider. Jeff Krol. Chad Miller. Joe Marfia. Brandon Dawe. Elizabeth Fullerton. Melissa Belson. Bevin Dunn, and Todd Harr. Prior tu the play, skits will be per­ formed by Lori Hubbell. Jennifer Chase and Cassi Benner. Local school candidates revi Relatives of Williams said Tuesday that he had a history of criminal conduct and the grandfather had had to continually bail him out of trouble. Ionia District Court records indicate that Williams failed to show up for a number of court-ordered appearances on charges ranging from disorderly conduct to possession of open alcohol. Golm said Sawdy was unhappy over one or more bonds he had posted for Williams that had been forfeited when Williams had failed to appear in court. After Sawdy refused to go to the court ap­ pearance with Williams. Golm said. Williams became furious and left the house, driving away in his girlfriend’s car. When Williams returned, the front end of the car was smashed up. "Witnesses said he was doing donuts in the park and they heard a crash." Golm said. Williams' stepmother. Mrs. Donald Williams of Nashville, said Clifton Sawdy and his wife Agatha had taken care of “Donny" and his sister Lawanda since they were small children, and Williams and his grand­ parents were "very dose". Woodland residents, who expressed shock and dismay Tuesday at the prior evening’s events, said Williams was in trouble with the law many times in the past and wondered why . the grandfather kept supporting him. Williams’ prior record includes a 1982 con­ viction in Barry County Circuit Court for joyriding and a 1979 conviction for attempted larceny of a building in Eaton County. "People in Woodland are shocked and ap­ palled that Cliff has to go through this," one resident, who declined to be identified, said. In the village, where Sawdy is "wellknown. wdl-respectcd and well-liked", the resident said, "there’s extreme support for Cliff.” Continued on page 14 Detective Sgt. Robert Golm of the Michigan State Police (right) answers reporters’ questions after Tuesday's arraignment. American Legion speaker says... Recreation overshadows meaning of Memorial Day _ by Robert J. Johnston The significance of Memorial Day is being overshadowed by recreation and bargains, an official of the American Legion and U.S. Ar­ my Reserve said Monday at services con­ ducted al Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. "The parades and oratory at local cemeteries and town squares that we remember from our youth arc fast becoming passe." said Donald Reck, a former com­ mander of two American Legion posts and the officer in charge of an Army Reserve School in Ft. Wayne. Ind. Reck said that people look forward more to the holiday sales than to remembering the real reason for those holidays. "More and more...the awareness of the price paid for our freedom lessens, and pride in country and patriotism are lost on people loo preoccupied with getting to the mall on time or getting a good camp site," he continued. "If people really understood the symbolism of our flag anu took to heart the words of the Pledge of Allegiance, they wouldn't fool around with holidays that honor men and women who fought to make this land free. From the time of the 13 colonies, when our founding fathers pledged their all. our veterans have been there to keep this nation free." Reck said that Americans must not break faith with those fallen comrades. "For those who fight for it. lite has a flavor the protected will never know, nor should we let you find out the same way that we had to," he continued. He said that those who sacrificed were young and wanted with all their heart and soul to live, to breathe and fulfill their destinies. Some, he said, were never to return to a wife and children, some would never have the op­ portunity to love, to marry and have families of their own. "They . . nutty Theyallillpremature!, prematurely gave up kthe happy experiences we take for granted in the course of our daily lives." Reck said. "...They nude those sacrifices in the per­ formance of their duty, the dutv their country asked of them." he added , !crv'd 18 018 An"y from l952 *° tons ™ has served in the Reserves since . j' 581(1 11181 tele tans who died would re­ mind us to appreciate the lives we are able to Continued, paca 7 The Hastings High School Marching Band provided music for the Memorial Day parade and followed by perfor­ ming a march during the services at Riverside Cemetery. *1.9 million budget offered city council The Finance Committee of the Hastings Ci­ ty Council has recommmendcd a SI .9 million general fund budget to the Hastings City Council, and asked them to increase the city’s "yllage levy to the maximum allowable under city charter. The proposed 1986-87 budget, which may undergo several changes before approval by council, only increases city expenditures ‘*534.881 from 1985-86. Total revenues anticipated by the city at the P^cnt millage levy in 1986-87 were listed as s,-852.O6L With the increase, revenues would match the proposed SI.909.791 in exP^Jitures listed in the budget package. The levy would be raised from its current ‘5.3098 mills to 16.2 mills, which would give 2® city an extra S57.73O needed to balance ^budget. Donald C. Reck called for a return to honoring veterans on national holidays. city residents, such an increase would y1 89 cents in taxes to every thousand dollars ° property’s assessed value. For a homeowner with a S25.OOO assess­ ment. that would reflect a S22.25 increase in their property taxes. The budget proposal and levy increase will be subject to city residents' scrutiny during a public hearing on the matter at the next coun­ cil meeting. June 9. at 7:45 p.m. in the city hall council chambers. The proposed general fold budget budget received by council members Monday does not reflect income and expenditures for the city's water and sewer system. Individually, expenditures were broken down as the following: Mayor and council: SI5.600. up from $11,900 last year: Clerk — elections: S6.200. up from $5,400 last year; City assessor: $35.123. up from S31.150 last year: City clerk: S76.900, the same as last year: Board of Review. S4.I00. up from S2.78O last year; I rcasurer: $24.800. up from $23,950 last year; City hall and grounds: $38,700, up from $36,900 last year; Police Department: $424,330. up from $421,810 from last year. Fire Department: $209,395. up from $207,234 last year; Director of Public Service: $59,500, a decrease from $74,345 last year; Automobile parking: $33,800. up from $31,900 last year; Parks and recreation: $93.550, up from $86,500 last year; Housing inspector. $21,000. a decrease from $21,855 last year; and General administration: $866,793. up from $842,286. Mayor William Cook said that the figures will be made available to residents at the public hearing, but emphasized that the coun­ cil may wish to change individual budget items during discussion and review over the next two weeks. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 29.1986 Card of Thanks £ S * s £ Thanks to all our friends and relatives who remembered us on our 40th anniversary. Also, thanks to our children and grandchildren for hosting such a nice open house. All of you made our day very happy and special. Garth & LaVona Slocum • Jewelry Repair • Watch Repair • Engraving 122 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan South Jefferson Street News BIG NEWS ON S. JEFFERSON | 1. The County Seat Courtyard dining room is now open. You can now enjoy this beautiful new room, the new summer menu and the hospitality of Gary and Carla Rizor who have created a great addition to the dining pleasures available in Hastings. The new room seats about 100 and can be booked for parties, banquets, etc. Enjoy lunch or dinner at the County Seat this week. 2. Gene Service has opened “Something Natural”, a shop featuring cheese, health food, bulk foods, Henry’s Ice Cream and more on South Jefferson Street, across from Bosley’s. Stop in and tell them Bucky sent you. 3. Stop by Signs Tire Service on South Jeffer­ son and welcome new owner Tim Bechler to Hastings. Tim has 20 years experience in the tire trade and Al Signs, who is now l a consultant, has more years than he cares to count serving the tire needs of Barry County. Visit them soon. V——__-------- J EVENTS 1. Auditions for the “Sesquisensation” variety show on Aug. 19, will be held June 16 and 17. Call 945-4192 for more Information. 2. Give at the Blood Bank in Nashville at the Methodist Church this Monday, June 2, from 1 until 7. Stop at Bosley’s after you donate and we will give you a coupon for a free cone at the Cone Zone In Downtown Hastings. 3. Merle Travis Finger Picking Guitar Contest - May 31. American Beer Week - May 25-31. Stop at Bosley’s and play “Beer Barrel Polka” on your guitar this week and we will give you a $5.00 gift certificate. 4. Marble Meet at Amana - May 31. Visit Bosley’s this week and see how far you can shoot a marble using another marble and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate. The person who shoots farthest gets an addi­ tional $2.00 certificate. (Maximum of 10.) Bring your own marbles. 5. Amelia Jenks Bloomer's Birthday - May 27. Wear a piece of clothing that Amelia made famous to Bosley's this week and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. 6. Gilbert Cbesterson's Birthday - May 29. L ■ | <•: !$ :< g g £ $ Local 4th graders observe Michigan Week uniquely Students in Mary Youngs fourth grade class at Central School stepped back into time for a day last week when they relived the old "one room school house" method in their classroom. "We do this during Michigan Week. We turn the class as much as possible into a one room school house like it was 100 years ago." Youngs said. She noted the students used slate boards and chalk rather than pencil and paper for the day. sat on benches and dressed in past century clothing. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-19487- SE Estate of CLARENCE E. JOHNCOCK. DocecMd. Sodol Security Number 370-10-9563. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your intereit In tho »>tato may be barrod or affected by thi» hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Juno 26. 1986 al 10:30 a.n., in tho probata courtroom. Hatting*. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probalo. a hearing will bo hold on the petition of Ronald C. Johncock requeuing that Ronald C. Johncock be cp pointed Pereonol Representative of the Clarence I. Johncock Estate, who lived at 1231 S. Mon­ tgomery. Hastings, Michigan and who died May 14. 1986: and re­ questing also that the will of the Deceased dated May 24.1983. bo admitted to probate, and tho heirs al low of sold deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceas­ ed must be presented, personally or by mall, to both the Personal Representative and to the court on or before September 8. 1986. Notice Is further given that tho estate wi’l then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. May 27. 1986 RONALD C. JOHNCOCK By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative: 122 West Clinton Hastings. Ml 49058 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) Siegel. Hudson, Gee, Shaw A Fisher 607 N. Broodway Hostings. Michigan 49058 616-945-3495 (5-29) 48 file petitions as Barry County precinct delegate candidates Nicofe Cooklin and Sarah Johnston of Central School display the wall hanging the class made showing pictures from life in Michigan. by Shelly Sulser and the Associated Press contests in four precincts. All of the following Forty-four Republicans and four Democrats have filed petitions as Barry County precinct delegate candidates, all hoping to be elected at the August 5 primary. are Republican candidates. In Carlton Township, four candidates are According to election officials, more people drus, 1875 Landon Rd. and Pamela A. Lan­ don of 4195 Barber Rd., both of Hastings, are filing as precinct delegate candidates than usual in Michigan as interest heats up over a three-way race for the Republican presidential nomination. The deadline for precinct precincts are contested. This year, however, interest generated by presidential politics has swollen the number of candidates and contested precincts, a check with more than a dozen big-city county clerks found. The three GOP hopefuls — Vice President George Bush; Rep. Jack Kemp, R-N.Y.; and television evangelist Pat Robertson of Virginia Beach, Va. — have conducted exten­ sive, well-financed campaigns in Michigan to recruit precinct delegate candidates. The primary is the first step in a protracted process that culminates in selection of delegates to the 1988 Republican national convention, which will choose the party's presidential candidate. Fourth grade teacher, Mary Youngs, reads a story to her class as they depict a "one room school house" during the recent Michigan Week obser­ vance. With 67 Republican delegate spots allocated in the 24 townships and wards in Barry Coun­ ty, 44 have filed nominating petitions, with vying for three available delegate posts. Hoping io be elected there are Kim L. An­ and Donald Drcwel, 6240 N. Broadway, and Andrew K. Watson, 7575 N. Broadway, both of Freeport. In Rutland Township, five are seeking delegate posts while only four will be elected. Seeking the positions are: Howard Ferris, 420 Tanner Lk. Rd.; John R. Fehsenfeld. 1955 Heath Rd.; Don M. Murdoch, 2219 Jeanne Dr.; Charles F. Murphy. 2831 Agaming; and Cindy Jo Smith. 2575 Wall Lake Rd., all with Hastings addresses. Maple Grove Township has three can­ didates in a race for two delegate spots open. Vying for the scats arc Albert J. Bell of 4800 Assyria Rd., Nashville; Timothy Burd, 8225 Butler Rd.. Nashville and James A. Rice. R. 3. Guy Rd., Nashville. In Thornapple Township’s precinct one where four delegate positions are allocated, five candidates are in the race. They are: Gary Lee Collier, 915 Greenwood. Middleville; John J. Cooney Sr.. 514 Arthur Ct.. Mid­ dleville; James French. 510 Arthur Ct., Mid­ dleville; Shirley L. Schondelmayer, 2109 Fawn, Middleville and Carolyn L. Schondelmayer of 2109 Fawn, Middleville. Thornapple Township’s precinct two has three candidates seeking three delegate posts. Running is Donald Boysen of 9350 Fmk- Are you hungry for a great checking ccount? beiner Rd., Middleville; William R. Getty, 8323 Irving Rd., Middleville; and Marc Squier of 9225 Finkbeiner Rd.. Middleville. In Baltimore Township where only two spots are available, Janet M. Johnson of 819 Brogan Rd., Hastings is the lone candidate, candidate. Barry Township has two precincts with two posts available in each. While no one fil­ ed for Republican precinct one delegate. Gerald A. DeMink of 12730 Hallock Rd., Delton and Margaret G. DeMink of the same address are Republican candidates in the se­ cond precinct. Edward J. Borner, Jr. of 3985 Morgan Rd., is the lo»ie Castleton Townshipn Republican to file for precinct delegate where four have been allocated. In Hastings Township, four Republican spots are ooen and two have filed for nomina­ tion: Harold G. Freeman of 1700 Center Rd.. Hastings and Hazel Meek, 1340 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. With one spot available in each of the two Irving Township precincts, only one filed for candidacy. Leslie Rabci of 3192 Woodruff Rd., Hastings is the lone candidate for precinct two. In Johnstown Township where four spots have been allocated, no one filed petitions. There are also no Republican candidates in Orangeville Township where three spots are open. Prarievllle Township’s precinct one has two candidates seeking the two open scats there. Lloyd Goyings of 9491 W. Milo Rd.. Plainwell and Tom Guthrie of 7301 Milo Rd.. Delton are the candidates. In precinct two, Gradyon Doster of 12810 E. 3 Mile Rd. Plainwell and Phillip Dunlop of AT BOSLEYS THIS WEEK 12740 W. Pine Lk. Rd. Plainwell are the delegate hopefuls for the two scats open. In Woodland Township. Janice and Terry Geiger of 950 Maple St., Lake Odessa are the candidates with four scats open. In Yankee Springs Township, Margaret G. McKeown, of 7801 Middleville Rd.. Mid­ dleville; Vickie D. Jerkatis of 718 Barlow Lk.. Middleville and David B. Meek of 1401 Try our Club Start with a convenient checking account. Then toss in a big hunk of protection with up to $100,000 in accidental death insurance. Add a layer of free credit card protection and a slice of emergency cash advance anytime you need it (available with your MasterCard or Visa). Put in a healthy portion of financial newsletters S. fankee Springs Rd., are the candidates for four delegate spots open. And in the city of Hastings, four wards have delegate positions available. and pour on a generous sauce of discounts on travel, entertainment, dining and lodging. Garnish with a free registered key ring, and you have it. The most delicious checking account in town. The Club. Stop by today and order it for yourself. 1EJE ZMIID IOC Vu/I2SD- QUOTE: “The people who ere the most bigoted are the people who have no convictions at all." G. K. Chesterson OSLEY a third of the state's precincts and only a few _________________________________ - '•PHRFirnRCY- filing as delegate was 4 p.m. Tuesday. Usually, candidates file in fewer than one- ----------------------------------------------------------------- \ 1. Little Bucky celebrates Hellorado Days (May 30) by having a sale this week, and that is just what he raises with his sup­ pliers until he gets the best price to feature in his weekly ad. Take advantage of his ef­ forts this week. 2. Our Pause Gift Shop has a collection of Teedy Tees. You buy the tee shirt express­ ing the sentiment of your choice, put it on the bear and give it to someone you love or to someone you don’t love. 3. Graduation will soon be here. Shop our Sentiment Shop selection of cards for your favorite grad. 4. Enter a 1986 High School Graduate in our Glad Grad Drawing and win that person fif­ ty dollars, win dinner for yourself. See Bucky's ad for details. 5. Our May Photo Special ends this Saturday. 6. Check your blood pressure at Bosley's, free anytime. 7. Park in the free lot behind Bosley's or Park Free on South Jefferson Street (get “Gob­ bler Food" at Bosley's) and shop Downtown Hastings. •We drank from a bucket and covered the clock too." she said . Youngs added the children seemed to enjoy stepping back in time temporarily. Also as a pan of the their observance of Michigan Week last week, the students each made a burlap square picture depicting certain aspect of Michigan life, including an apple blossom. Detroit car. log cabin, cattle. In­ dians. the Mighty Mac bridge, the East Lans­ ing Capital and of course, the Wolverine. WEST STATE AT BROADWAY of ASTINGS Member FDIC All deposits Insured up to $100,000“ In the first ward, Agnes and V. Harry Adrounic of 1905 N. Broadway are seeking election along with Robert E. Picking of 222 Indian Hills, where three spots are open. No petitions were filed in the second ward, while Miriam E. White of 913 S. Jefferson and Audrey R. Burdick of 226 W. Nelson are the candidates in the third ward. In the fourth ward, three arc seeking three open Republican delegate positions. Susanne M Collins of 720 S. Cass St.. Neal Rider of 337 W. South St. and Kenneth R. Radant of 646 W. Walnut St. are the candidates. In all, 105 Democratic delegate seals have been alloealed for Barry County, but only four people have filed for election They are: Wendell C. Shafer of 11611 Fair Lake Dr.. Dellon in Barry Township’s precinct one where three spots are alloealed John J. Loftus. 4101 Johnson Rd., Mid- dlcvdle for Irving Township’s precinct two; Barbara Bedford of 215 Penny Ave.. Hastings in Rutland Township and Stephen L. Youngs of 42. Green St. in the Hastings city fourth ward �The Hastings Banner- Thur‘»day,May29,1986— Page3 VIEWPOINT Bond bids on medical center project OKed Construction for an improvement project at the Barry County Medical Care Facility is a step closer with the awarding of the SI.I million general obligation bond sale to Roney and Co. and Buys, McGregor, MacNaughton. Greenawalt & Co. of Grand Rapids, who were the lowest of two bids received. The county building authority, meeting Wednesday in the county commissioners chambers, adopted a resolution accepting Roney’s lowest overall interest rate bid of lowest bid of 8.2621 percent interest. A representative of Daverman & Associates of Grand Rapids, architects of the medical facility improvement project, said construc­ tion should gel underway by the middle to the end of June now that the bond sale has been completed. Attorney James White noted that because payment estimates of the project which extend to 2001 were projected at an interest rate of 8.11269 percent. 10-percent, the county should save at least $22,000 a year on debt service because of the Manley. Bennett. McDonald & Co. and Hastings City Bank submitted the second 8.11 low bid. The $1,508,689 improvement project at the medical care facilty was awarded to low bid­ der Associated Construction Inc. of Battle Creek earlier this month. In addition to the $1.1 million bond sale, the remaining costs of the project will be paid with the facility's capital improvement reserve fund. Proposed improvements at the facility will include work that needs to be done to comply with state requirements. Construction plans include an addition to the front of the building for offices, reception rooms, nurse’s stations, etc; air conditioning, rennovation of the in­ terior with new paint, and a stand-by generator. County hires part-time director for planning and zoning department David Koons of Hastings has been hired to serve as the part-time director of the Barry County department of Planning and Zoning. Koons* appointment was approved Tuesday by the county board of commissioners. The board is in the process of restructuring the Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community ~~ lembers of the social services board. ■ch operates the facility, and some county commissioners at Wednesday’s meeting men- — EDITORIAL:------------------------------------------------------------ ■ooed that they hope to be able to pare down e total cost of the project by issuing some change orders” in areas that can be reduced w'lhout jeopardizing quality. J® discussing the county's financial rating, JEDC office should remain separate A proposal to move the office of the Joint Economic Development Commission into the county Planning and Zoning Office is not being greeted with a lot of enthusiasm by our staff nor from many of the business people. The feeling is that the JEDC has been operating as an independent, joint venture of the three involved parties - the City of Hastings, the County of Barry and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Moving the office into the county offices will serve only to make the commission more a branch of the county government and less an independent body. From its inception, the JEDC has been linked hand-in-hand with the Chamber of Commerce. This has not always been favorably viewed by all parties. But, prior to the formation of the JEDC, most of the economic development work that was done in the community was done by chamber members and officers, paid and unpaid. It is logical that the JEDC should be an outgrowth of what has gone before. The move to further develop the JEDC by hiring a fulltime director deserves support, but we can generate little excitement for turning the JEDC into a fulltime county office. °ben Bendzinski of Detroit, the board's mancial advisor, said that once the board's nc* fall-iime administrator (who will be on job next month) has established a track record, the county might get a slightly better rating.” Moody's Investors Service has issued the county a BAI rating and Standard & Poor’s Corporation has given the county a BBB rating. The ratings. Bendzinski said, were given because of the county's high unemployment planning and zoning office and has decided to streamline the director's position from a full­ time to a part-time post. The office has been without a director since Winnifred Keller Foote retired as full-time director at the end of last year. Koons will work a 24-hour week and be paid $11 per hour, the board agreed. He already has considerable experience in the county's planning and zoning office. From 1978-82, Koons served as a zoning and building inspector. He also was Foote's assis­ tant for awhile. During the past two months, Koons has worked in the office as a temporary zoning and building inspector. A Hastings resident for 13 years, Koons previously worked as an independent fee and building appraiser. He is an active member of the Hope United Methodist Church. He is a former president of the Hastings Lions Club. Koons arid his wife, Bonnie who works at E.W. Bliss, have two children. Commissioner Cathy Williamson said Koons new position is effective immediately. rate (about 9-pcrcent). no major employers and lack of growth. However, he did say the rating services thought the county was run Board eyes policy for long-term absences A policy outlining available student services far long-term absence will be voted on by the Hastings Board ot Education at its June 12 Good ceremony, tiny audience meeting. The Homebound Instruction Policy was The American Legion and the Hastings High School Marching Band get hearty applause and a big thank you for the outstanding Memorial Day ceremony conducted at Riverside Cemetery. The legionaires selected an interesting and committed speaker and included a march performed by the band. The unfortunate part about the post-parade ceremony was that so few people were on hand to see and hear it The speech, which is reported elsewhere in this issue, talked about how few people even bother to recognize the true meaning of Memorial Day, 4th of July and Veterans Day. All anybody in the audience had to do was to look around to know that the speaker was right Even with few people in attendance, the ceremony at the cemetery is always moving and serves as a patriotic reminder of the meaning of the holiday. We hope that next year, more people will put their picnics on hold and make the stop to the cemetery before firing up their gas grills. presented to the board two weeks ago by Superintendent Carl Schocsscl who said the measure represents only a formalizing of board policy and not a change position. If adopted, the policy would allow students who are “anticipated to be absent for 16 or more consecutive school days" to have in­ home instruction. Schocsscl said he is requesting that the for­ mal policy be adopted because “every year kids get sick or hurt" and building principals should be aware that a possibility of home in­ struction exists. "In substance, it's the same policy we've always had." he said. Contfmwdonpag* 12 LETTERS (to the Editor:) Local doctors agree: better listening by physicans could aid their treatments Senior citizens support millage To the editor: Thank you to school superintendent Carl Schoe&sel for meeting with some of us con­ dating in our neglected grounds and buildings. How do our Hastings school taxes compare cerned people of Barry County to answer our questions about the proposed millage increase for the schools. Senior citizens with grand­ children in the schools can't afford to pay with other schools in our area of the same size? more taxes even with the Michigan Homestead exemption credit. How will thi* millage increase effect their taxes? z David Koons has been hired as the new planning and zoning director PUBLIC OPINION: What advice would you give a high school grad? Answer: If the 2.0 mill increase is approv­ ed, because of the "circuit breaker” provi­ sion in the Michigan property tax law, most senior citizens will not have any increase in household income and State assessed evalua- Answer: You can be sure because Hastings School Board Members have pledged to be responsible for the allocation of these funds tion of your property and his computer will tell you your tax figure. Where will the money gc- if the proposal goes thru? Answer: The money will go into improve­ ment of buildings and grounds. There are eight buildings in the Hastings School System 46Vi years old on 86 acres. They have a total value of $33 million. During the last 12 years, (from 1971 to 1983) there was no millage in­ crease. In that time, all that was spent on safety and health features demanding up- Jackie Gilliland Park, Infantry applauded Letter to the editor: I would like to congratulate Chariton Park and the Michigan 24th. Volunteer Infantry for an outstanding job in their presentation of the Civil War Days at Chariton Park. It was well planned and everything so realistic in detail from the encampment to the Civil War battle. Those who participcated in the living history camp tours were so kind and courtesy. Beverly O’Donnell Jeanette Martin QUESTION: Laie spring is traditionally the lime for high school graduations and entering what adults rail “the real world." The time of going to class, proms, and homecomings Iuk become history with youngsters now having either to choose a Job, career or col­ lege. Our question this week is, considering the state of today’s world as well as the drive for personal happiness, what advice would adults give today's high school Kathy Bond Jackie Gilliland, Woodland: The kids should just do their best at whatever they try to do. They should follow their own goals and be their own person. Beverly O’Donnell, Hastings Be very honest with yourself and others, and try to support your own self. Those are the two main things 1 tell my boys — one is graduating this year. Also I would say try to establish a goal for yourself that is really important to you and never give up trying to achieve it. graduate? Dale Rhodes, Vermontville: They should stay out of trouble. Marie VanSIckJe, Hastings I would advise them to get a college education or learn a trade. I was married for 20 yean and never had ■ coileec education and now I m divorced support myself-^so adv« them to respect their parents and respect other people. Jeanette Martin, Hastings: It's like I always told my kids: the most important things in life are family, friends and faith. It all comes down to that; they're the main things. Kathy Bond, Hastings If at all possible, go on to college and try to make the most out of your life. Since school is out, they should not let their lives go — they should keep trying to make themselves better people. exceeds Hastings tax levy up to 8.04 mills more. If this millage proposal passes, how can I be changed in each room only once per day. The State code now requires the change to occur four times every hour! There are many other Ma-ie Vansickle systems in the Twin Valley Conference like Marshall, Albion and Hillsdale, all but one their property taxes. Because everything over 3fc% paid in taxes above their household in­ come, is refunded. Please call 948-8021 and ask for Nelson Allen and give him your maintenance was $8,000 to $10,000 other than day-to-day operational cost. That’s like spending $15 per year maintenance expenses on a $50,000 home. In one school, the ven­ tilating system is so deficient that the air is Dale Rhodes Answer: Hastings has one of the lowest total millage levies of all area systems. In a comparison of general operating millage Wvics of 40 Michigan School Districts having . atxjut the same size enrollment as Hastings, Hastings ranked 37. Of the eight school It was educations! for the children to be allow­ ed to ask questions and get a true answer. The battle itself was so organized, one did not have to worry about their safety, and hav­ ing a good viewing point. The Charlton Park staff did an excellent job in this event, despite the inclement weather, to keep everyone entertained. They should be applauded! The Michigan 24th Volunteer Infantry is a class bunch of people. They can take pride in their bringing this educational event before the public. They care about every little detail, so it is true to actual history, and more understanding to their audience. Maybe this should be an annual event each year? With the staff at Charlton Park and the Michigan 24th Volunteer Infantry working together for the people of Barry Co. for a weekend out of their lives, they are truly one class A number one act! Mike Hook. Hastings sure the money will go for improving the buildings and grounds as promised? into building and grounds improvements. The public is invited to attend board meetings and to personally observe the progress being made in work schedules. These facts have served to inform us of the needs and importance of repairing and im­ proving our school system's buildings and grounds. Now, we are wondering if 2 mills will adequately take care of the cost? Answer: An increase of 2.0 additional mills in the tax levy will raise $493,256, of which $165,380 comes from the State because of Hastings being an "in-formula” school district. For instance, in the school system’s proposed budget for 1986-87, the current general operating levy produces a 2.4% in­ crease in Genera] Stole Aid over 1985-86 levels. By levying 2.0 more mills, that percentage can be raised to 6.6%. There’s one question that everyone who is not yet a senior citizen, and that is, bow much will taxes on my home go up with the adoption of the 2.0 mill increase? Answer: This tax levy increase will equal $40 more in taxes for a home appraised al $40,000 and $50 more for a home appraised at $50,000 which seems reasonable in view of the benefits to be realized by our children and grandchildren. Very sincerely yours, Ruth E. Davis RuthM. Huntley Lucille Hecker Laurence Hecker Lucinda Ketchum by Ronald Fonger and the Associated Press Some local physicans agree that in an age of laser medicine and high technology diagnosis, physicans could profit from the old-fashioned process of listening to their patients. The physicans and others across the country have beer, reacting to a Wayne State Universi­ ty Medical School study that found physicans were quick to interrupt patients describing symptoms and rarely allowed them to fully explain their ailments. “That does happen, though it doesn't hap­ pen uniformly,” Dr. Paul DeWitt of Hastings said. "Sometimes people are reluctant to talk, but way too often they are interrupted. It’s grossly inappropriate.” Pennock Hospital Medical Director Dr. David Woodliff agreed. “I would say that's often the case,” Woodliff said, citing the pressure of time and circumstances. “Each doctor should make themselves as cognizant of that as possible.” However, while the doctors scolded those in their profession for sometimes hasty meetings with patients, they said there were two talcs to this story. While they agreed that doctors generally could stand to brush up on their listening skills, they said some specific circumstances are often responsible for patient interruptions. “For a lot of lonely people, going to the doctor is a major social event. The purpose of the interruption is usually to get to the pro­ blem,” DeWitt said, adding that docotors, like any other professionals, have varying levels of courtesy.” “Sometimes the patient can overwhelm the doctor with information," he said. “The in­ formation needs to be organized.” Both Woodliff and DeWitt agreed that hav­ ing other patients waiting is a large factor in the feeling of hurriedness people sometimes fed with their doctors. "Some patients want to dominate the time and often we have others who are waiting,” Woodliff said. "If we listened to what every patient had to say we’d be working from dawn until midnight.” DeWin said the meeting can become even more strained when patients bring a laundry list of health problems in addition to what they planned to see the physican for. "We usually take care of it if it's minor, but we try to be fair to the other patients that are waiting,” be said. Dr. Howard Beckman, who conducted the study, said that "with the current re­ imbursement system, doctors get paid for go­ ing fast. The way you succeed monetarily is not by going slow.” G. Miner Ketchum Howard Ferris Hastings Banner] Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Puolished by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol 131, No. 22-Thursday, May 29,1986 Subscription Rates: $11.00 per year in Barry County; $13.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $14.50 per year elsewhere. The study conducted by Beckman was bued on 74 doctor-patient conversations that were videotaped at Wayne State Medical School's primary care internal medical prac­ tice department between 1980 and 1982. "We found that most patients have between one and five things they want to talk about," Beckman said. 1 ‘If you interrupt the person after the first thing, they may not get back to their other problems. In fact, in our subse­ quent analysis, we found in only half the visits do people get all their symptoms out.” In those interviews, doctors interrupted pa­ tients after only 18 seconds on average. Only 23 percent of patients said they were able to complete their openning statement, Beckman said. Beckman is a member of a national task force researching ways to make medicine more penonel by improving interview techni­ ques used by primary care physicans such as family doctor., pediatricans and interns. He said patients are dissatisfied and should take a more active role in making their con­ cents known to doctors. DeWitt said improving communication with patients should be a concern of doctors because people are “more likely to respect advise if they are allowed to repeat their symptoms.” “As a whole, the medical profession needs the insight on how to deal with patients as human beings,” DeWin said. Bids accepted for county delinquent tax fund The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners, meeting Wednesday for a brief ses­ sion, accepted the lowest of four bids received for the $2,975,000 bond sale to fund the 1985 delinquent tax revolving fund. The fund allows local taxing units, such as school districts and townships, to receive their tax revenues before the unpaid property taxes are collected. The county board accepted the low bid of First of America of Detroit at an overall in­ terest rate of 5.792578 percent for the del:quent tax bond sale. Manley, Bennett, McDonald & Co. and Hastings City Bank submitted the second lowest bid. The board’s attorney James White said all four bids for the delinquent tax bonds were excellent. "We should thank the loca' bank for sharpening their (other bidders') pencils," he said. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 29,1986 Clarence H. McKain, ||| - : . ; ’ Elmer F. Colvin Dale R. Haas HASTINGS - Mr. Elmer F. Colvin. 91, of Hastings, died Monday, May 26. 1986 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29 at the Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Cliff Randall will officiate with burial in Hastings Township Cemetery. Mr. Colvin was bom November 8. 1894 in Alaska. MI. the son of George and Millie (Reed) Colvin. He spent his early years in Carlton and Hastings Townships attending rural schools there. He was married to Ina F. Bailie on December 18. 1919 in Hastings. He was employed at Hastings Table Co.. Interna­ tional Seal and Lock Co. and Bullings Ap­ pliance before owning and operating Colvin Appliance Service. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and spent many years at his cabin near Marquette deer hunting. He was a veteran of W.W.l. Mr. Colvin was a life member of the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post and the DAV. Mr. Colvin is survived by his wife; his children. Floyd and Kate Colvin, Robert and June VanDenburg. Elaine and Win Steward and Richard and Mert Clark all of Hastings, Verna Lancaster of Lansing and Doris Colvin of Nashville; 21 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; two sisters. Mrs. Warren (Georgia) Brogan of Hastings and Mrs. Beatrice LaFayette of Lake Orion; one sistcrin-law. Mrs. Grace Colvin and a brochcr-inlaw. Lewis Bailie, both of Hastings. He was preceded in death by a daughter. Virginia Ruth in 1920. a grandson, Bradley Colvin in 1985, a son-in-law. Duane White in 1974 and two brothers, Zenas and Samuel Colvin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport Day Care Center. OSCODA - Mr. Dale R. Hui. 67. passed away suddenly Thursday. May 22. 1986 in Oscoda, Ml, formerly of Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. Mr. Haas was born November 23, 1918 in Kalamazoo County the son of Carl and Marguerite (Kastcad) Haas. He lived for a number of years in the Grand Rapids area and had lived the past 18 years near Saginaw. He was an Installer in the State of Michigan for 39 years with the Otis Elevator Company. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Athens. OH. He served with the Army-Air Force W.W.II. He is survived by his wife the former Helen Smith; one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Becky) Ackerman of Grund Rapids; one son David Haas of Canton, MI; three grandchildren; two step daughters. Mrs. Glen Dale (Linda) Skid­ more Athens. OH, Mrs. Beverly Whan of Athens. OH; one step son, Mark Douglas of Athens. OH: nine step grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; one sister Mrs. Kenneth Eleanor Whelan of Kalamazoo; three brothers Thomas Haas of Mattawan. Charles Haas and Richard Haas both of Delton; many nieces and nephews; one aunt. Mary Kastcad of Kalamazoo. Friends were received at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton where the Rosary was held Monday evening. The Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, 11 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church in Delton. Father David Otto was Celebrant. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Envelopes available at the funeral home. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area HOPS UNHID MmiODBT CHURCH. M-37 South M M-79. Robert Mayo p-tor phooe *45-4995 Robert Puller, choir director. Svaday ichedule: 9:30 Fellowship tad CoHee; *55 Sunday School, 11 10 Monuaa Wontop. fcOO p ar Z»eaia| Worship, TOO psa. Youth Meetiag Neretry for all sendees. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Mrchael Anton. Pasler Phone 945941-t Sunday. June I - • 00 Early Ser­ vice. 915 Church School (all ages), 10:30 Family Worship. Reception for HS grade. 1:00 Potluck Dinner Monday. June 2 9 30 Plecemakers Tuesday, June 3 - 9 30 Wordwatchers Wednesday. June 4 - 6 00 Sarah Circle Thursday. June S ■ 6 30 Soft baL NOTICE SUMMER SCHEDULE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. HaUiagt Meh Allan j Weemnk. tnternn Minuter. Edeen Higbee Du. Chru tun Ed Sunday. June I 8 30 Teacher Ap­ preciation Breakfast in the Dining Room 930 and 1100 Worship Services Nursery Provided Broadcast of 9:30 service over WBCh-AM and FM 9 30 Church School Classes lor all ages 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room. 11:30 Children's Church. Tuesday. June 3 - 7 00 Pulpit Nominating Committee tn the Church Dining Room 7 30 New Member Onenution Class In the Lounge Wednes­ day. June 4 - 12 30 Circle 4 Potluck dinner at Fatda Fasetts FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street Hastings Mich. 49055. I«IM MS9S74 David B Nebon Jr Pastor Sunday. June I 130am Wor stop Service You ve Got to Be Kidding Lord Mark 10 17-22. 9.30 a m Sunday School 10-30 a.m. Radio Broadcast WBCH.11:00 am Worship Service Sanctuary Monday June 2 6:00 p.m. Webelos. 7:00 pm. Scouts. 7:30 p.m. BuildingCommittee Meeting Tuesday. June 3 • 2:45 p m Cub Den. 7:00 p.m Trustees Wednesday, June 4 - 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Friday June 6 930 a m Baii.r Workshop CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS. 600 N Airport Road. Hailing*, MS-2104. Russell Soiree* branch president, phone 945-2314. Counselor* Kent Glbaon (94S4|45| and Ed Thomas (795-72501 Sacrament Meeting *30 s.m Sunday School 10:30 a m.. Primary. Relief Society. Priesthood, and Young Women at 1130 ajn. Work Meeting second Thursday 1000-2 00 and ezeroae daaa every Wednesday 7.00 p m FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broad way Rev David D Garrett Phone *45-2229 Parsonage MS-319S Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9 30 e m Sunday School 10 45 am Wonhip Service «• p ni Fellowship Worship.' 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan. Minister Clay Ross. Phone 944 4146 residence. 945-2935 church. Sunday Services 10 azn.; Bible Study 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evenlag Bible Study 7 p.m. ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor Satur day Masa 4:30 pm . Sunday Masses 8 am. and II am. confessions Saturday 4 00-4:30 pm. Middleville Area ST. CYRIL 6 METHODIUS. Gun Lake. Father Walter Spitlane. Pastor Phone 962-2889 Saturday Masa S pm.. Sunday Ma**730am and 1130am ST AUGUSTINE Middleville Father Walter Spillane Pastor Phone 962 2M9 Sunday Masa 930 am MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M-37. just north of Mid dkville, 7959726 Sunday School 9:45 am.; Morning Worship 11 am.; Evening SerHASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, 600 Powell Rd. Russell A Sarver. Pastor. Phone 945-9224 Worship service 10:30 am . evening service 6pm. classes for all PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at ages. 9 45 am Sunday school Tuesday. Parraalee Rd. Middleville. Rev Wayne Del. Paator. Fhoo* 891-1555 Rev Charlo Cottage Prayer Meeting 7 00 pm. Doorn bos. Aaal riant Filter Phone CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 795-3466 Pint Service 9 am; church North Broadway Rev Jama E. Ltotzmaa Scbcof 10:15 am; Second Service 11:15 am . Evening Ceiebratmo 6 pm. Dowling Area GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH, 1302 S Hanover. Hastings Leonard Davis. Pastor Ph. 948-2256 or 945 9429 Sunday Sunday School 9:45 am., Worship 11 am.. Youth 5 pm.. Evening Worship 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 pm. Nursery foe all services Wednesday CYC 6:45 pm. prayer aad Bible study 7 pm. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner cl Broadway and Center Streets Father Wayne Sm.th Rector Sunday Eucharist al 10 00 a at (Summer scheduiet Weekday Eucharists Wednes day. 7.1S a m Thursday. 700 p m HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH 307 E Marshall Rev Steven Palm. Pastor Sunday Morning Sunday School 10.00. Morning Worship Service • 11:00. Evening Service • 7:30 Prayer Meeting Wednesday Night - 7:30. The Church Page is Brought Io You Through tho Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prascriplion Service HASTINGS SAVINGS • LOAN ASSOCIATION Mailings and Lok* Odosto COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your ble. Home. Buslnast and Cor WHEN FUNERAL HOMES Haatinga — NoaFwillo FLEXFU INCORPORATED RATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER . FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 B. Woodlawn. Hastlnp, Michigan 945-8004 Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Bar­ rett, Asat. to the pastor in youth. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:48 sjn. Morn­ ing Worship 11:00 a m Evening Worship 6 p m. Wednesday. Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 9, 7.-00 p.tn. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bcbie Study and Prayer 700 pm. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal •JO pm. (Adult □xto). Saturday 10 to 11 a at. Cap Kids (Children s Chou) Sunday morning ter vice broadcast WBCH 1952 N. Broodway • Hailing* BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - HIS. Jetferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. HaatLsg*. AAkhigon HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 773 Cook Rd. — Halting*. Michigan COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev. Jamci E Cook of ficialing. Country Chapel Church School 11:20 a m.: worship 10:15 a m Banfield no church school Worship service 9 am. Nashville Area TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Waahiagtoo. Naahrtlk Rev J.G. Boomer Sunday School 9 45 am: Sunday Worstop 11:00 am : Ewntag Service 6 00 pm.; Bi­ Ke Prayr.- Wednesday 700 pm ST CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Lewi Pohl. Pastor A mission of St Rote Catholic Church. Halting* Saturday Maaa 6 30 p m Sunday Masa 9:30 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 Fuller St , M 79 Pastor Thoma* Voyles. Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 am.; Morning Worship II am : Evening Service*. Youth 6 p.m . Evening Worship 7 pm.. Wednesday mid week prayer 7 pm : Wednesday caravan program 7 pm. OrangevilleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE M21 Marsh Rd. two mile* south of Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman. Pallor Len Hard*. Sunday School Supt. Sunday School, 9:45 am.; Church Services 11 a m . 6 p.m. Wednes­ day 7 p m Family Bible Institute for 2 year old* through adult* Nursery staffed at all services Bus miruilry weekly with Ron Moore Cail 664-! 157 tor fret transportation in Gun Lake area Mmutenng God* Word to Today * World Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd . 8 mi. S-, Pastor Brent Bratouun Phone 623-228S Sunday School al to a m Woe ship II a m . Evening Service at 7 p.m . Youth meet Sunday 6 p m Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m WALL LAKE - Clarence H. (Mac) McKain. 111. 26. of 927 Beechwood Pt., Wall Lake. Delton passed away Tuesday, May 20. 1986 at Borgess Medical Center. ’ He was bom November 4. 1959 in Plainwell, the son of Clarence and Catherine Maat McKain. Jr He graduated from DeltonKellogg High School in 1978. He was employed for five years at K-Man. Stadium Dr., and for the past three years he had heen employed at M.T.M.. Inc. of Kalamazoo. He was a member of St. Ambrose Church in Delton. He was married to Karen Campoli May 6 of this year. Surviving besides his wife are his mother. Mrs. E.V. John (Cass McKain) Jones from Melbourne. FL; a sister, Maryann G. Busser of Melbourne; one nephew. Daniel; great­ aunt. Gertrude C. Day of Wall l.akc. Delton. His father, Clarence H. McKain. Jr. preceded him in death in 1980. Friends were received at the Williams Funeral Home. Delton. The funeral mass was held Friday at 11 a.m. al St. Ambrose Church in Delton, Fr. David Otto was Celebrant. In­ terment in Memorial Gardens. Deltona. FL. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Glenn E. Miller LAKE ODESSA - Glenn E. Miller. 79 of Lake Odessa formerly of Galesburg died Saturday, May 24, 1986 at his home. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Wed.. May 28 at Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa with Rev. Glenn Wegner officiating. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodland United Methodist Church or Hospice of Hastings. Mr. Miller was bom Dec. 28, 1906 at East Lansing, the son of Christian and Ella (Rohrbacher) Miller. He attended schools in East Lansing and graduated from E. Lansing High School. He went on to graduate from Bellevue Hospital School of Nursing in New York City in 1930. He married the former Ellen VanDam on June 12. 1947 al Leslie. MI. Mr. Miller serv­ ed with the U.S. Navy for four years and was employed with the VA Hospital in Battle Creek, retiring in 1967. He moved to Lake Odessa from Galesburg in 1977. He was a member of the Woodland United Methodist Chruch and the Masonic Lodge of Hastings, the American Legion. Woodland Lions Club, and a past member of the V.F.W. Surviving are his wife. Ellen; two sons. John Miller of Lake Odessa and Paul Miller of Harlingen, TX.; four grandchildren. Marie E. Windes MIDDLEVILLE • Mrs. Marie E. Windes 78. of Middleville died Monday May 26. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. She was born May 24. 1908 in Olivet, Ml. the daughter of George and Rose (Cross) Weller. She married Bruce Windes November 28. 1928. She was a member of the Sunshine Club, the Hospital Guild and Jennie Rugg Circle. Mrs. Windes is sur.ivcd by one daughter and son-in-law. John and Maureen Robinson of Holt, one son and daughter-in-law. Duane and Sandra Windes of Hastings, nine grand­ children. eight great grandchildren, one brother. Harold Weller of Grand Rapids and several nieces and nephews. Her husband. Bruce, preceded her in death December 17. 1973. Funeral services will be held Thursday. May 29. at 1:30 p.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Rev. Carl Slaser officiating with interment in the Irving Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church parking lot. Arrangements were by the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. Thomas J. Bremer Thomas J. Bremer. 63. died Thursday. May 22. 1986 at his home. He was bom December 14. 1922 in Buckner. III., the son of John and Barbara (Rimkus) Bremer. He married Lois C. Ruiler September 25, 1948. Tom was a veteran of W.W.II, a retiree of Bradford White Corp., former Scout­ master. Little League Coach and friend to all. He is survived by his wife, Lois, and children. Michael and Kathleen Bremer, David and Susan Enders, Thomas and Brenda Bremer all of Middleville. David and Coleen Bremer of Kirksville. Mo.. Kenneth and Vicky Bremer of Wilmore. Ky.. Daniel and Francy Tobin, John Bremer anl Kellie Ham­ man all of Hastings, twelve grandchildren, one sister Eleanor and Leonard Raubunas of Florida, two brothers. John and Julia Bremer of Chicago. Charles and Ann Bremer of Florida, loved sislcrs-in-law and brothers-inlaw, nieces and nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday May 24 at 3 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. William C. Martin and Rev. Carl Staser officiated with interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorials contributions may be made to Love. Inc. of Barry County or a charity of your choice. Marilyn J. Tuttle MIDDLEVILLE Marilyn J. Tuttle, 43. of Middleville died Sunday. May 25, 1986 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. She was bom September 14, 1942 in Ann Arbor, the daughter of Howard K. and Florine (Maryfield) Faust. MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Dorothy A. Tolan, She is survived by one daughter. Teresa 85, of Middleville, died Wednesday. May 21. Tuttle of Middleville and one son. Sean 1986. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Lynch, one sister Mrs. Elizabeth Mooradian Saturday. May 24. at the Beeler Funeral of Cal., one brother Donald Faust of Chapel in Middleville. Rev. Carl Staser of­ ficiated with burial in Mt. Hope Ccmc*oc>J«^EaiD,'‘cwMemorials may be made to ihe PamiclS* »‘.M.rs Tunle s request, no funeral service United Methodist Church. ™ ** h^,d Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Mrs. Tolan was born July 21, 1900 in Mid^pel. Middleville. Dorothy A. Tolan dlcvillc, the duaghter of Henry and Emily (Rudy) Adams. She was married to Robert J. Tolan on October 16, 1920. Mr. Tolan died December 3. 1983. She was employed for many years as secretory for Booth Insurance Agency in Middleville. Mrs. Tolan was a member of the Parmelee United Methodist Church and the Middleville OES now joined with Hastings OES. She is survived by her children, Robert and Mary Tolan and Ray and Betty Tolan all of Middleville; seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and several step grandchildren. Thane N. Young WAYLAND - Mr. Thane N. (Tony) Young, 61, of 2220 E. Parker Dr., Wayland, died Wednesday. May 28, 1986 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 30 at the Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Michael J. Anton will officiate with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Elks Lodge of Sorrow will be held 8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emphysema Foundation. Mr. Young was born in Campbell Township. Ionia County, on December 17, 1924, the son of Milo and Leia (Berry) Young. He grew up in the Nashville area, graduating from Nashville High School in 1942. He was veteran of World War Two serving in the Navy for two and one half years. He was married to Ilene B. Rogers on February 13. 1948. He was employed for 31 years at Michigan Bell, retiring in February 1980. Mr. Young was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church; a member of and past exhulted ruler of Hastings Elks; life member of Wayland VFW Post and a member of the Hastings American Legion. He is survived by his wife. Ilene; one brother. Gary Young of Hastings, 19 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother Veryl Young and a sister Gatha Sievers. Charles E. Andrus NASHVILLE - Mr. Charles E Andrus. 69 of 106 Lentz St., Nashville, died Monday' May 26. 1986 at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. Private family services were conducted. Memorials may be made to Barry Com munity Hospice. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral F. Helen Buhl HASTINGS - Mrs. F. Helen Buhl. 78. died Tuesday, May 20, 1986 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility following a lengthy il­ lness. Mn. Buhl was formerly from Spring Arbor. She is survived by her husband. Rev. Wesley H. Buhl, a daughter and son-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Eugene (Lucy) Curtiss, one son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Merlin L. (Doreen) Buhl, both of Hastings, six grand­ children, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter. Dorothy Joyce, and a son. Rev. Wesley Dale Buhl. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Friday, May 23, at the Free Methodist Church in Spring Ar­ bor. Interment at Spring Arbor Cemetery. Rev. John E. Hendricks and Rev. Verdon Dunkel officiated. Douglas C. Knickerbocker HASTINGS - Mr. Douglas C. Knicker­ bocker. 30. of 2655 W. Quimby Rd.. Hastings died Friday. May 23, 1986 at his residence. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday. May 27 at the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Clinton Bradley-Galloway officiated with burial in Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Douglas C. Knickerbocker memorial fund. Mr. Knickerbocker was bom December 29, 1955 in Hastings the son of Nyle and Lillian (Goodacre) Knickerbocker. He attended Hastings schools graduating from Hastings High School in 1974. He was married to Susan D. Miles on May 12, 1973. He was employed by Bradford­ White in Middleville for the past ten years and was previously employed by Hastings Manufacturing Co. for a short time. He is survived by his wife, Susan; three daughters. Lindy, Heather and Amanda Knickerbocker all at home; his mother, Mrs. Lillian Knickerbocker of Hastings; his father, Nyle Knickerbocker of Pinellas Park, FL; one sister, Mrs. Joseph (Lisa) VanBeck of Kalamazoo; two brothers, Mark and Dana Knickerbocker both of Hastings; maternal gnmdparents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Goodacrc of Manion and paternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. William Knickerbocker of Hastings. Donald N. Williams Jr. WOODLAND - Mr. Donald N. Williams Jr. 25. of 190 Amasa St., Woodland, died Monday. May 26 at his residence. Private family services were conducted. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes. Woodland News On May 18, Zion Lutheran Church honored graduates Robert Carl. David Fisher. Jeff MacKenzie. Chris Maklcy, Brenda Raffler, Brenda Smith. Scott Schulz and Nathan Wright. The same day the church received through confirmation Marty Duff. Chadmon Farlee, Sara Freedlund. Jon Maklcy and John Stadel. Rev. Cliff Randall and Boy Scout leader Dr. Lawrence Hawkins of Hastings Troop 178 presented Chad Farlee with the Living Faith medal, the highest religious ward for Boy Scouts in the Lutheran faith. In order to earn this award, Chad spent his spare time for many weeks visiting sick, elderly and shut-in people with Pastor Randall and doing other church related special projects. Chad is the fust Boy scout ever to receive this award at Zion Lutheran Church. Twelve other Boy Scouts from his troop at­ tended Zion to see Chad receive the award. Chad also read the scripture lesson that day. The church held a coffee fellowship follow­ ing the service so that members and visitors could congratulate the graduates, the confir- mands and Chad Farlee. Later that afternoon, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Farlee, held an open house for Chad at the church, and many people who were not able to attend Zion Lutheran Church that morning came to see his medal and congratulate him upon his confirmation and earning the award. Cake and punch was served to the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Reuther and their daughter. Jeanette Markwart, and grandson. Matthew Markwart, drove to South Wayne, Wise, mid-week last week to spend time with Brad and Barbara Gillaspie and their family and attend Brad. Jr.’s graduation. Later in the week. Ed Markwart. Andrew Markwart and Brad Gillaspie's sister, Betty Gillaspie from Vermontville also went to South Wayne. Mr. Gillaspie’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Gillaspie of Vermontville arrived earlier. The entire two families enjoyed the ceremonies and open house for Brad Gillaspie’s Jr’s, high school graduation before returning to Michigan. Brad Gillaspie, Jr., is the oldest by Catherine Lucas Atter leaving the games Garold and Mcrccdcth visited the Masonic home also at Alma and saw his cousins, Theron and Cures Ritchie, before returning to Woodland. A Memorial Day servicewas held at Woodland s beautiful Memorial Park at 10 a.m. Monday morning. Around 100 people were in the cemetery for the service. Because of a break-in and robbery at the cemetery storage building the previous week in which two riding mowers and 35 folding chairs were stolen, most of the people stood for the ceremony. The riding mowers had been replaced by the township late in the week; so the cemetery grounds were well tended and especially beautiful, but the missing chain had not been replaced, and the few chairs that were left by the thieves were all filled early. The Lakewood High School band directed by Bill Fisher played the ’’Star Spangled Ban­ ner" and Pastor George Speas gave the in­ vocation. Township Supervisor Wayne Henncy welcomed the people and thanked and Hildrcd Chase and Vcm Newton for the excellent condition of the cemetery. The band played the "Battle Hymn of the Republic” and Pastor Speas led the assembled group in singing "How Great Thou Lawrence Art" before giving this memorial day message. The band played "This Is My Country’’, and Lawrence Chase read the list of veterans who were buried in Woodland Cemetery and of Woodland men who have died in wars away from home and are buried in other places. Two Woodland men died in Ander­ sonville Prison during the Civil War. After a bugler played "Taps," mo4 of the people walked around and visited graves of family and friends and visited with each other. It was a warm sunny day after many days of rain and overcast weather, and being in the outdoor setting was a real pleasure. Kilpatrick Missionary Society sponsored a Mother-Daughter banquet last Wednesday evening. The many potluck dishes were serv­ ed from a buffet table 16’ long in the church nursery. After the 90 guest filled their plates grandson of Gene and Frances Reuther. Woodland Lions Club has announced the winners of the 1986 Carl Jordan Memorial and found places to sit in the fellowship rooms, there was enough food for another 90 people. Ham was supplied by the missionary Scholarships. They are Brenda Raffier, Jenny society. After everyone had eaten, Hildred Chase Barnum and Jeffrey Mackenzie. These Woodland area students graduating from Lakewood High School will be awarded their cash prizes at the June Lions Club meeting and installation of officers planned to held at Deer Run. Lynn Carter Blake was kicked in the face by a horse last Friday at the TMC Ranch near Caledonia where she works as a horse trainer. She was taken to St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids and given emergency treatment. On Tuesday surgery was performed to wire her broken jaw shut until it heals. Mrs. Blake is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Carter of Woodland. Hilda Jones returned to Woodland recently after spending the winter at Lakeland, Floria. When Gene Parrott attended the Woodland Alumni banquet last week, he reported to friends that his father, George Parrott, is now residing at the old Old’s Hotel in Grand Rapids which has been made into the home for senior citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Garold McMillen went to the Scottish games at Alma, Michigan, on Saturday. Mr. McMillen says that the games were very well organized and that thousands of people were in attendance. He especially enjoyed one pipe band which had drummers and pipers eight abreast in 18 columns. These 144 performers were from Ontario, Canada. Another large pipe band had 36 tattoo snare drums. There were three bands with over 100 performers. Garold and Mercedeth enjoyed Scottish meat pies made with meat and grain. Garold says that the Michigan Scottish meet is much bigger than the one they have attended at Dunedin, Florida, which is noted throughout the country. asked that they move upstairs to the sanctuary for the program. Yctta Yonkers and Michelle Marsteller read a poem "Mother Is A Word Called Love," and Diana Childs and Michelle Childs gave "A Tribute to All Daughters." Mary Lou Webster gave beautiful caskets with silk flowers made by Sarah "Sally" Hagar to the mother or daughter with a birth­ day nearest to Mother’s Day (Lillian Vandecarr), the mother-daughter with bir­ thdays nearest each other (Marilyn and Judy Haskins), the mother born farthest from Kilpatrick Church (Cathy Lucas who was bom in California), the mother with the most daughters (Elizabeth Rhoades with six), the oldest mother at the banquet (Nellie Soules), and the mother who was oldest when her last child was bom (Ila Hager and Roma Kilpatrick). Jan Miller and Sharon VanAlstine, accom­ panied by Nadine Speas, sang "Fill My Cup, Lord." Yan Yonkers introduced Elizabeth Rhoades, the speaker for the evening. Mrs. Rhoades’ life was written and published in the Guideposts magazine last year. She is from Lansing and has raised six daughters and one son, four of these children adopted after her own youngest daughter died at age 13. Mrs. Rhoades spent several years on kidney dialysis before receiving a kidney transplant that the doctors did not think was match and was only a temporary help, but it has been working for many years now. She spoke at Woodland Methodist Church Easter Fellowship in March and the Kilpatrick ladies who heard her there wanted to hear her testimony again. Her talk was both very amusing and very inspiring. Bedford Area Lions 18th Annual Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY CLAIMS N0T1CC INMPENOOfT PWOSATE Filo No. 86-19472-IE Estate of LILLIAN LEINAAR. Deceased. Social Security Num­ ber 366-22 9620 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: barred or affected by the follow­ ing: The decedent, whose last known address was 240 E. North Street, Hostings, Michigan 49058 died 2/25/86. An Instrument dated 8/13/80 has been admitted as tho will of tho deceased. Creditor! of tho deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will bo barred unless presented within four months of the dote of publication of this notice, or four month* after the claim becomes due. whichever is later. Claims must be presented resontatlve: L. Marie Lester, 2683 Big Cedar Lake. Delton. Michigan 49046. Notice is further given that tho estate will be thereafter assign­ ed and distributed to the persons entitled to it. GEMRICH. MOSER. DOMBROWSKI BOWSER 4 FETTE George T. Schumacher (P26901) 222 South Westnodge Avenue Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 (616) 342-1030 (5-29) MAY 29 thru JUNE 1 SATURDAY - SUNDAY 12 NOON to 8:00 P.M. THURSDAY - FRIDAY 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Chicken BBQ Smelt Fry Rain *400 SiS? $35 Lots of Rides-Fun for All Ages-Rain or Shine LARGE PARADE-MAY 31 — Starting at Noon — Marching Bands*Floats*Old Cars*Horses*Etc. Receptionist Needed__ for Local Dental Office Interested in mature person who enjoys working with people. Send resume to... Dental Receptionist, Ad No. 122 c/o The Reminder, P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 29.1986 - Page 5 Carpenters to observe *5th anniversary cJ<Jn 3nd ®arbara Carpenter of Delton will c 'r?Ie ^e'r -5th wedding anniversary. mr May 31 • wilh 00 open house from 2 njj’ 10 5 P-m. at the residence of John and , ra Carpenter. 11311 Gurd Rd. of Delton. _ °hn Carpenter and the former Barbara h,ncr'' were married June 16. 1961. They three children. d Boulter-Lynch engagement told Miss Cindy L. Lynch of Middleville and Mr. Kirk D. Boulter of Freeport are pleased to announce their engagement. Cindy is a Thomapple-Kellogg graduate presently e toyed by the American Ex­ ecutive Assoc, ition of Grand Rapids and Kirk is a graduate of Lakewood High School presently working for Tyler Creek golf and recreation area. The couple plan on attending Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music this fall. A July 12 wedding is planned. Hunter-Taylor engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hunter of Freeport and Ms. Beverly Taylor, and Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Taylor of Lowell wish to announce the engagement of their children. Chip Hunter and Dana Taylor. Chip is employed at Steelcase in Grand Rapids. Dana is employed at Cutler Manu. in Grand Rapids. A June 21st wedding is planned. Hare-Jackson engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hare of Banfield and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jackson of Roscommon (formerly of Hastings) are pleased to an­ Ron and Barb Frye to celebrate 40 years Stahls to observe 50th anniversary Clare and Maxine Stahl of Clarksville Rd.. Clarksville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 1. Open house will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Pett, 10745 Clarksville Rd.. Clarksville from 2-5 p.m. The open house will be hosted by their children Francis Stahl. Dean Stahl. Kendall Stahl. Carol Smith, Joy Pctl and their spouses. The Stahls have 20 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Clare and Maxine invite family, friends, and neighbors to help celebrate their special day. They request no gifts please. Ren and Barb Frye of 1312 S. Hanover. Hasting's will be celebrating their 40th wed­ ding anniversary on Sunday, June 8. An open house will be held at Houseman Hall 309 E. Woodlawn Ave. Hasting’, from 1:30 to 4:30. It's located next to the Hasting's Baptist Church.The former Barbara Rounds and Ron Frye were married May 29 1946. They have one son, six daughters and 20 grandchildren. Ron is presently employed as manager of the Cappon Quik Mart Station and Barb is presently very active in serving the communi­ ty by organizing and working at the Seventh Day Adventist Community Center. All friends, neighbors, and relatives are cordially invited. Please come and join in their celebration. Gable-Kleczynski marriage announced Mark C. Gable of Delton, and Sheril S. Kleczynski of Guernsey Lake Rd.. Delton, formerly of Battle Creek, were united in mar­ riage Thursday. May 16. in a civil ceremony at the Barry County Courthouse. Attending the bride was her mother, Jolene Davis; and for the groom, the groom’s father, Clarence Gable. The bride is the daughter of Larry and Jolene Davis of Hastings, and Jack and Karen Kleczynski of Baldwin. The groom is the son of Clarence and Joyce Gable of Delton. The bride and groom will reside temporari­ ly with the groom’s parents at the Cedar Creek Road address. Kenfields to observe 40th anniversary Frank and LeNora Kenfield will observe 40 years of marriage on June 1. An open house in the couple’s honor is planned from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 24 Culbert Drive. Middle Lake. Their children extend an invitation to all friends and relatives to help celebrate the oc­ casion. No gifts, please. The Kenfield’s have six children and 14 grandchildren. Musers to celebrate 50th anniversary Dewey and Mabie Musser, 311 Hanover, Hastings, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 8 with an open house at the VFW Hall, Lake Odessa from 1-4 p.m. The couple, married June 8, 1936, has seven children, twenty-five grandchildren, fifty-one great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild. No gifts please. Wallace-Endlsey engagement told Marvin and Sharon Wallace Jean Endsley are pleased to engagement of their children and Neil Endsley. A July 19. 1986 wedding is in Hastings. and Walt and announce the Kim Wallace being planned Styring admitted to Honor Society Max & Thelma Keller to celebrate 40 years Max and Thelma Keller were married June 1. 1946. They have lived all their lives in the ^^Twd.tehe.d^heM^ Lodge Hastings, June 1, 1986 from 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Your presence is the only gift necessary. Robin Styring of North Broadway. Hastings, has been on the Lake Superior State College dean's list for the fall and winter terms and has been selected for the Freshman Honor Society. Alpha Lambda. Membership in Alpha Lambda is conferred on students who have carried a full-time credit load, and at the end of their first two terms have earned an overall grade point average of 3.5 or better. nounce the engagement of their children. Tammy Hare and Tim Jackson. Tim is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by Thrify Tire and Wheel Co. in Grand Rapids. Tammy is employed by Felpausch of Hastings and will graduate from Hastings High in June. The couple have set June 28th, 1986, as their wedding date. chiMt,ng thc opcn housc wil1 1)6 thcir ntidren Carmala Carpenter of Kalamazoo, ilene Hook of Grand Rapids, and John '-arpenter of Delton. An invitation is extended to all relatives, •nends and neighbors. Marriage Licenses: Lake Odessa and Karolyn Tuttle. 19. Grand Rapids. Allen Pung. 20. Hastings and Deborah Cathcart. 20, Hastings. Duane Clow. 35. Delton and Lynn Lockwood. 24. Delton. Leo Parker Jr. 20. Kentwood and Michelle Plaunt. 26. Nashville. David Maklcy. 25. BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES BILLBOARDS MOST POPULAR VIDEO CASSETTES The Associated Press (c). All rights reserved. The following are the most popular videocassettcs as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. Recycling in Barry Canty has been awarded a $23,550 resource recovery education grant from the Clean Michigan Fund. With the grant funding, recycling coordinaters will be hired to conduct education 18. “The Blues Brothers" (MCA) 19. ” African Queen" (CBS-Fox) 20. ’‘The Big Chill" (RCA-Columbia) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. "Witness" (Paramount) 2. “Commando" (CBS-Fox) VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. “Jane Fonda's New Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 2. “The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 3. “Retum of the Jedi" (CBS-Fox) 4. ”Witness" (Paramount) 5. ‘’Casablanca" (CBS-Fox) 6. “Jane Fonda's Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 7. ’’Cocoon" (CBS-Fox) 8. ’’Bever!y Hills Cop" (Paramount) 9. “Commando" (CBS-Fox) County recycling receives education grant from state fund 17. “Kathy Smith's Ultimate Video Workout" (JC1) 10. “The King and I" (CBS-Fox) 1 l.“The Wizard of Oz" (MGM-UA) 12. “Pinocchio" (Disney) 13. ’’Rambo: First Blood Part 11" (Thom-EMI) 14. ’’Patton" (CBS-Fox) 15. “Do It Debbie’s Way" (Video Associates) 16. ”Kiss of the Spider Woman" 3. ’‘Kiss of the Spider Woman" (Charter) 4. ’‘Cocoon" (CBS-Fox) 5. ’’Return of the Jedi" (CBS-Fox) 6. ’’Invasion U.S.A." (MGM-UA) 7. “Silverado" (RCA-Columbia) 8. “Prizzi's Honor" (Vestron) 9. “The Goonies" (Warner) 10. “Fright Night" (RCA-Columbia) 11. “Silver Bullet" (Paramount) 12. “Sweet Dreams" (Thom-EMI-HBO) 13. “Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (Warner) 14. "Rambo: First Blood Part II" (Thom-EMI) 15. ” Agnes of God" (RCA-Columbia) 16 “Mask" (MCA) 17. ”Year of the Dragon" (MGM-UA) 18. ’’Once Bitten" (Vestron) 19. “National Lampoon’s European Vacation" (Warner) 20. “St Elmo's Fire" (RCA-Columbia) programs in county schools, and provide information to community groups and residents regarding local recycling initiatives. The county health department had applied for grant funding for household hazardous waste collection, but was turned down, said V. Harry Adrounie who chairs he county’s solid waste committee. BORGESS AND HARDINGS SHOW YOU HOW TO SHOP TOYOUR HEARTS DELIGHT healthy when eaten in moderation. The manager’s booth at every Harding’s will have free information. Like complete lists of featured foods, recipes to try out and free brochures that tell all about cardiovascular health. As well as information and entry blanks for our recipe contest We’ll be giving away a Ljrand prize of a Grand Escape Weekend for two at a Saugatuck bed There’s a whole lot in store for you at your local Harding’s. Because Borgess Medical Center, in co­ operation with the American Heart Association of Michigan, has a special program going. i right now. We’re all getting together to help you learn how to shop for and prepare healthier foods that are appe­ tizing and help you reduce your intake of cholesterol and rats, especially saturated fats. and breakfast Other prizes _ Just look for the Light Hearted Living"symbol certificates, specially designed Light Hearted Living on shelves and displays. It identifies foods that are aprons and more. Some stores have special Light Hearted Living days planned, with fun for the whole family. Regis­ tered dietitians from Borgess will be at those stores to answer questions. They’ll pass out information and delicious food samples that are healthy and easy to fix at home. We’ll also have balloons and other attractions for the children. So just watch your local paper for details about __ dates and locations. ~ Come on in to your local Harding’s and find out what Light Hearted Living is all about. You’ll see that it’s * something we at Borgess believe in from the bottom of our hearts. Borgess Medical Center �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 29,1986 Four candidates seek one Delton board seat Four candidates are seeking the one available seat on the Delton-Kellogg Board of Education. Candidates for the four-year term are in­ cumbent Patricia Fales, Sylvia Forster. Gregory J. Linker and Alvin Warren. Besides selecting a school board candidate on June 9. voters also will be deciding bet­ ween two millage proposals which will appear on the ballot. The board of education is requesting renewal of 23.1 mills for five years. The re­ quest contains a clause guaranteeing that stu­ dent bus transportation will be provided. The other millage proposal, petitioned by a group of citizens, asks voters to approve 21.5 mills for one year and specifies that 1.5 of those mills be designated for operation and maintenance of bus transportation for students. Incumbent Patricia Fates, a former teacher’s aide in the Delton schools, lives at 9483 Enzian Rd., Delton. Fates has served on the school board for the past five years and has participated on board committees pertaining to finance, personnel, policy and grievance. During her tenure, Fales notes that the district has made strides in improving educa­ tion. However, she says “I do doc want to leave you with the idea that I am unaware of the needs yet to be met in our school system. That is why I would like to continue to serve the students, the community and ■duration as a member of the board.” * 'These are some of the exciting things that have been happening since I've been a member of the board: textbooks increased $15,000 per year; every student has a text; and texts are up to date. Curriculum has been organized and coordinated with an addition of new programs (computers and reading), she said. "In regards to instruction, a systematic evaluation of staff has been implemented and the standard of quality has been raised. There has also been improved discipline, especially in the middle school. The buildings have been upgraded and improved. (The high school has achieved) North Central Accreditation. ‘‘We have kept spending within reason and have a balanced budget,” Fales said. Sylvia Forster of 5950 Head Rd., Hastings is a former teacher who is active in Hope Township activities. Forster, 52, is making her second bid for a seat on the school board. She was defeated when she was a candidate in 1983. She states that she is seeking a position on the board because "I have been shocked at the almost total lack of discussion of important matters" by the board. She says she has made that observation while attending board meetings for the past several yean. "Board members have not seemed to understand what they were voting on and did not seem to have the necessary information,” said Forster. "If elected, I hope to ask more questions and do my homework.” Issues and concerns she feels are important include “good student instruction backed by testing and evaluation;*’ and “frequent and thorough evaluation of teachers and administrtators." She also feels there is a need to "greatly” improve high school counseling. Forster also maintains that there should be "adequate provision for (replacement of) stu­ dent textbooks" in the future. Substance abuse programs and cooperation with law enforcement authorities are other concerns. She also believes in "firm and fair student discipline administered without favoritism” and "honest dealings with the public.” “Open meetings which do not violate the Open Meetings Act” was another concern, Forster listed. Regarding the upcoming millage election, she helped spearhead the successfill petition drive to place the citizen’s millage proposal on the ballot and supports its passage. Forster said the citizen’s proposal "provides sufficient base, if operated in a fiscally responsible manner. More important­ ly, it is more passable so we could have our renewal base with just one election instead of many elections drawn out through the summer and fall. "With its passage, the community could not be threatened with having its school closed as happened in 1984." Another reason six: supports the citizen's proposal is because "it lines up the expiration of millage with the expiration of teachers' contracts, which is good business. Granting contracts that extend past the time for which we have millage approved, as we have been doing, is bad business.” Forster said "the five years in the school’s millage proposal would take too much control from the people. Pressure to pass renewals helps to force the school to make real improvements." The citizen's proposal protects busing for one year, and she supports that aspect too. Forster alleges that the school’s proposal “...only means that busing will be provided. It does not mean that it will have sufficient money to keep it safe and serving all the students.” The mother of two children, 13 and 18 years old, Forster serves on the Hope Township Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Previously, she served as Sylvia Forster Patricia Fales president and vice president of the former Delton Mothers’ Club and has done extensive volunteer work in the Delton schools when her children were in elementary school. Newcomer Gregory J. Linker, 35, of 10157 Three-Mile Rd., Plainwell, is making his first bid for a board seat. Linker, a construction field representative with McCormick Enterprises, says he is runn­ ing for the school board "because I’m a firm believer in quality education. “I believe the Delton School District has the proper tools for this type of education, but the school board could use some bracing up in the position being put on the ballot. So as I see it, the best way to contribute to an educational system is to serve on the school board," he said. Concerning his qualifications, Linker said "I work on a daily basis with people on an ad­ ministrative level. I also work with sums of money equal to the school’s budget. I also Gregory J. Linker served as an officer of a union so I have first hand experience with the bargaining pro­ cess.” He states that he has experience in making decisions pertaining to both monetary and policy matters. Concerning issues and concerns, 1 inker said, “I fed we must bring the interest level back up in school activities including athletics as well as academics. “I also feel the schools’ policies towards drug and alcohol use need to be more severe, he said. I .inker supports the board’s millage pro­ posal, saying, "I think the 23.1 millage pro­ posal is essential to sustain our current educa­ tion program and to help bolster Delton Kellogg’s future education program.” He and his wife Beverly have two children who attend Delton Kellogg schools: Heidi Linker, 12, and Greg Thom, 18. Board candidate Alvin Warren, 109 W. Keller Rd. Delton, did not supply any biographical information or his positions on issues to the Banner. One candidate running for Lakewood School District post With one seat on the Lakewood Board of Education up for reelection June 9, only the incumbent has filed for the post. Lynn Fetterman. age 47. has served on the board since December of 1985 when he was appointed to fill a spot Jack Blessing vacated when he retired. Fetterman resides at 303 Lake Pt. Dr. in Lake Odessa with his wife. Phyllis and children — Kathy, 17; Chuck, 14 and Matt, 12. A self employed accountant, Fetterman is a member of the Independent Accountants Maple Valley has three seeking two board seats Donald G. Williamson Three candidates running for Thornapple-Kellog board posts Donald G. Williamson Donald G. Williamson, 48, of 9550 Green Lake Road, Middleville is running for another four-year term on the Thomapple-Kellogg Board of Education. As a 12 year incumbent on the school board. Williamson has held the positions of Delton Kellogg Schools Millage Election MONDAY, JUNE 9 PROPOSITION I Renewal Only • No Increase president, vice president, and secretary. Williamson, Academic Dean of Kendall School of Design, says, “I am seeking another term so that I can be a part of the educational process in our community and continue with the programs and committees at the board level. Also, to offer my services and skills as a parent and educator.” Concerns he feels are important in the Thornapple Kellogg school district include "a long range program to study classroom space, and the increase in the student population entering our school system.” Williamson says he would support for one year a one mill increase in operation and maintenance for roof repair. Aside from his 12 years experience as a board member, Williamson has 16 years ex­ perience in higher education and administra­ tion experience in education. "I am truly interested in our community schools," he says. He and his wife Catherine, a realtor and county commissioner, have four children: Melinda, 23, a student at Michigan State University; Donald. 21, a student at Universi­ ty of Michigan; Stacia, 19, attending MSU; and Denneth, 17, a TK High School student. Williamson is also a member of the Lion’s Club and the Middleville Historical Club. Church and vice president of Clarksville Tri County Conservation Club. Thaler is employed as a mainrenitnrf worker at East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Of his four year’s board experience, Thaler says, "they have been a great learning ex­ perience for me. I feel we need someone from the Freeport area on the board. I like to think that my presence on the board has brought our area in closer harmony with the rest of our district." Concerns important to Thaler at this time is the overcrowded classrooms. He feels"the school must add four new units next year in the Kindergarten and 1st grade areas.'' Thaler made that reccomendation to the Building and Grounds Committee who then approved the purchase. ’ With the proposed milloperations renewal on the ballot. Thaler says, "we are again asking for 1 mill for roof repair at the West Elementary. We will also be dropping 2 mills from the total tax levy because of a decrease in debt payments. Thaler says his four years of experience as a board member is a valuable asset to continue serving on the board. He and his wife, Sue, a bookkeeper and clerk for Freeport Elevator, have two children: Curtis, 11, and Aimee, 9. Gary Thaler • RECOMMENDED by the Board of Education • Will maintain education programs BEST FOR KIDS • GUARANTEES transportation for 5 years • Establishes a SOUND financial BASE for 5 YEARS • The committee recommends a YES vote on Proposition I and a NO vote on Proposition II Paid for by ... The Committee to Support tho Dolton Kellogg Schools. I.D. No. 12670 3581 W. Shore. Fino Loke. Bottle Creek. Michigon 49017 Association of Michigan (1AAM), and is a past Chapter 3 president and secretary. He currently serves on the State Affairs Committee, the National Society of Public Accountants, the Accrediation Council for Accountants in Federal Taxation, the Boards of Lake Odessa Little League, Pee Wee Foot­ ball and Soccer. Fetterman had no comment concerning his reason for running for reelection, his position on issues, or his qualifications. Gary Thaler. 39. of 6500 Fighter Road, Freeport, MI, is running for re-election as trustee for TK school board. Thaler has been a vice president and trustee on the board for 4 years. He is involved with the Freeport Boosters, is a Lay Leader Freeport United Methodist Delton Voters!!! How lucky we are to have someone in our school district who has the ability and time to find ways to give the tax payers a choice on their election! We don't have to vote a plain "yes" or "no" on the millage proposal. We can give them everything they want or we can give them what we think they need and save ourselves a few dollars. What we really need is someone like this on our school board. She's available!! Let’s all get out and voce for Sylvia Forster in the June election. I am sure you’ll be glad you did. Paid for by E>d°ra Carpens >1311 GvnlRa Delton. Ml 49046 Jane Irene Roon Jane Irene Roon, 37, of 2045 Fawn Avenue, Middleville, MI, 1st grade teacher at Wyoming Public Schools, is an incumbent for a seat on the TK school board. Aside from her teaching position at Wyom­ ing Schools Roon is a Sunday School teacher, a Youth Group and Brownie leader. She says "I am an educator as well as a parent. I feel I have a good background in education to make me an informed as well as objective member on the board" as her qualifications to be elected. "The growth of TK Schools and other sur­ rounding schools is one of the most crucial issues facing a School District today, says Roon, 1 feel a school board needs to face these needs in an educated and informed way in order to provide for this in an economical way.” Roon said she is running for the school board "because I feel that running for the School Board will give me an oportunity to serve the community in a capacity that 1 feel I have some knowledge of; that being educa­ tion. I am interested and totally committed to the education of today's youth," She and her husband. James Kit Roon, Village Manager of Middleville, have two children: Erin. 13, a TK Middle School stu­ dent and Megan, 7, a McFall Elementary student. by Shelly Sulser Two of three candidates for school board scats in the Maple Valley district will be elected to two available four year terms when voters cast their ballots June 9. A four-year term that incumbent board President Dave Hawkins currently holds will expire in June, as will the seat that LeRoy Sleeper maintains. Sleeper chose not to seek reelection. Another ballot issue is a request for renewal of the district’s extra voted 16.71 mills and a request for a four mill tax increase. Hoping to secure a positions on the board of education in this election is newcomer Dale Berry, 37, of 7451 Allegan Rd., Vermontville. Berry is a microbiologist for the Michigan Department of Public Health and serves on the board of directors. He is a member of the South Central Association for Microbiology, a member of The American Society for Microbiology and coaches little league local­ ly. Berry was formerly a member of his church's board of trustees and deacons. Berry says he is a candidate who places a high value on quality education and responsi­ ble administration of funds used by Maple Valley’s educational institutions. "We need improvement in the academic program to satisfactorily prepare students to leave high school as responsible adults," he says. “We need to develop administrative credibility by communicating the facts regar­ ding the financial situation of our schools to the district’s voters. We need to develop unif­ ed goals, agreed upon by teachers, ad­ ministrators, school board members and voters." Berry feels he is qualified for the job of school board trustee because of experience he has had on other boards which handle signifi­ cant amounts of money and make decisions affecting large numbers of people, he said. "I have been a member of this community for many years and have kept informed of the af­ fairs of the school system during that time," said Berry. Concerning the request the board is making for additional millage. Berry said he supports additional millage directed toward improved academic programs at all levels and some sup­ port program reinstatements. He and wife, Denise, a school teacher, have two children, Ethan,7, who attends second grade at Maplewood Elementary and Eren,3. Dale Berry Dave Hawkins, age 37 of 9300 Bivens Rd., Nashville, is the incumbent board president seeking a second four-year term. An employee of Buick-Oldmobile-Cadillac for the past 19Vi years. Hawkins has served as vice-president of the Maple Valley Board of Education as well as president in the last three years. His community involvement includes coaching girls’ softball, boys' baseball, serv­ ing as president of the Fuller Street School P.T.O.. and as a member of the Maple Valley Recreational Corp, and member of the Nashville VFW post 8260. Hawkins is a 1967 graduate of Maple Valley and serves as vice-president of the Maple Valley Alumni Association. He is also Continued page 7 Beatrice Pino �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 29,1986 - Page 7 Diane Hoekstra Larry Haywood William Heath Patricia Endsley Nancy Jones Art Allen Six candidates eye three seats in Hastings election Six candidates have thrown their hats into the Hastings Board of Education election ring, competing for two four-year seats and a twoyear seal. Seeking re-election are incumbent board president Diane Hoekstra and incumbent Larry E. Haywood. Also running for the fouryear seat is William Heath. The two-year seal was created by the resignation of Richard Shaw from the board in June of last year. Patricia Endsley was ap­ pointed to the post until the election and is seeking re-election. Also running for the twoyear scat are Nancy L. Jones and Arthur Allen. Running for the four-year seat, Haywood of 3200 Solomon Rd. Hastings, has served on the board tor four years and currently holds a trustee position. (Haywood did not respond to a questionaire for this article concerning his views on current issues in the district). Election newcomer Heath, 44, of 3650 S. Bedford Rd. Hastings, is campaigning against the millage increase being sought by the board. “I do agree that there are many needed repairs. ..*’ Heath said “(but) I think there could be a much more reasonable proposi­ tion...at a much lower cost.’’ Heath said he has seen the building facility survey summary and feels many items on it could be “scaled down, done for less money, or completely ommitted. The fact that he has children invovled in the school district and because he is capable of “making decisions fairly and honestly” qualify him for the board scat Heath said. “I am not a yes man for any group of peo­ ple who feel they have a lot of influence and try to use it for their benefit." he added. Heath said drugs, student discipline, and some “teacher and coach incompetency" are major issues in the school district. A fanner. Heath, is a U. S. Army veteran, a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, a former junior governor and former member of the Hastings Jaycees. His grandmother, LeNora Heath was the first woman ever elected to the school board in Hastings he said. Heath has four children: William and An­ thony, both Hastings High School graduates and current college students; Gregory and Tracy, both sophomores at Hastings High School and Brian, a seventh grade student in Hastings. Current board president Hoekstra, 40. of 1740 Jacobs Circle in Hastings, is running for re-election to a four-year seat. She "strongly supports’ the passage of the millage renewal and the two-mill increase for building and site repairs. "Having participated for over two years on the board's Building and Insurance commit­ tee, I know first hand how critical it is that this school system address these needs without further delay,” Hoekstra said. A four-year board veteran who has served as vice president and president, Hoekstra said she is qualified by virtue of her business and financial background to return to the board. She is an assistant vice president at Hastings City Bank. "(Our) primary concern, .must be the financial integrity of the district,” Hoekstra said. “All decisions arc inter-related and must stay within the bounds of fiscal responsibility." Hoekstra said the district should make a commitment to funding further development of cirriculum and current building and site needs. She and her husband. Dale, an employee of Stcclcasc Corporation, have two children: Stephanie, a Michigan State University sophomore and Janelle, a Hastings High School sophomore. Hoekstra is a member of the First Presbyterian Church and a director of the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. Seeking the one two-year seat are three more candidates including Art Allen. 57. of 4390 Fruin Rd. Bellevue, a self-employed woodsman. Allen was defeated in his bid for a board seat in 1982. He said he could not answer questions regarding the millage being sought by the board until he had more details regarding its use. Allen pinpointed “protecting buildings from the elements" as a primary concern. He said he could “contribute to the board from experience in the building community.’’ His residence in the Pleasentview area would help to diversify the board, he said. Among his past experience. Allen lists work with the building and advisory commit­ tee in 1983 and 1986. cafeteria committee in 1985-86. membership in the Pleasantview P.T.A., and involvement in the leadership of several area square dance organizations. He and his wife. Loriene. have three children who have graduated from Hastings schools. His son Paul is currently enrolled at the high school and his daughter Elaine at­ tends Pleasentview Elementary. In addition, Allen has one grandchild attending the junior high and three at Pleasantview. Patricia Endsley. 38, of 5590 E. Stale Rd. Hastings, is seeking the two year scat she has filled since being appointed by the board in June of last year. She supports the 2-mill increase request by the board because it "is a responsible, necessary decision to bring our buildings into good repair." Endsley is a member of the property com­ mittee and has toured all the district’s buildings and grounds. “The years of neglect show up everywhere." she contends. "Our system went through a period of no tax increases from the early seventies until the increase approved in 1983."she said."During that same period of time, very little money was spent on building upkeep." Endsley said she supports the current cir­ riculum study and said the district is "recovering well from the budget crunch of a few years ago." Endsley is a member of the First United Methodist Church, secretary-treasurer of the Michigan Charolais Breeders, member of the Junior Livestock Society and active with her children in 4-H. She and her husband. Gordon, have four children in the district including Wade, a senior. Boyd, a sophomore, Eric, an eighth grade student and Kara, a fifth grader. Also in the running for the two-year spot is Nancy L. Jones of 570 North Airport Rd. Hastings. Jones did not commit to a position on the upcoming millage election, saying only that she will vote for "the safety, welfare, and advancement of the children and the wishes and views of the voters." The art instructor and homemaker said she is supportive of Superintendent Carl Schoesscl. of programs in the arts, and of the "total child "concept. Jones said she decided to run for the school board because she was encouraged by many people and because it “is each parent's duty to do what they can to help the school." Jones has a bachelor of arts degree in an education from Calvin College. She is an active member of the United Methodist Church of Middleville and has volunteered with music and art lessons at schools. She has also been involved in private charity work. She and her husband Owen, a station agent for Republic Airlines, have two children, Carrie and Lynnac, enrolled in Northeastern Elementary. Maple Valley Candldates.-CONTINUED! vice-chairman of a skilled trades technical training committee at B.O.C, plant number three and .has been a member of that commit­ tee for over three years. Seeking another term is something Hawkins wants because he feels he can help to maintain continuity and experience in the educational and personnel changes in the school system, while encouraging a rejuvi nation of the learn­ ing opportunities at Maple Valley. In a questionnaire for the Maple Valley News, Hawkins lists five issues he feels are of importance in the school district today. One concerns the quality of education. . “I feel that we have shortchanged our children for the last five or six years by trying to maintian the 'back to the basics’ princi­ ple." he said. As a result of this attitude, he said, the educational programs have been allowed to become "watered down" and the condition of equipment and buildings have deteriorated. Hawkins said he feels improved public rela­ tions could restore trust and confidence in the school board and the administration. "1 feel that in order to re-establish the public’s support, all school officials must take an active role in promoting the school by per­ sonal contact with the public," he said. He also stated that elected officials must provide direction and encourage activity in community affairs as well as school functions. "I feel that by doing this, it should help to dispell the notion that most school officials are ’above* the ’common folks' that pay their salaries," he said. Another important issue on Hawkins mind is the need for education of the board trustees which he called an absolute must. He stated that policy making, negotiating and group dynamics arc three areas that need some for­ mal education. "In the area of negotiations, 1 think it’s m sane to send the untrained trustee to the bargaining table to deal with the highly train­ ed negotiators from the unions," he said, “but I feel that it’s important for the board to keep their role in contract settlements to in­ sure the best interests of the district are met." Issue number four deals with the request for four additional mills for district operational expenses. Concerning this. Hawkins said: "As I referred to earlier, the back to the basics' principle has been misused and or misunderstood. Under the cry 'back to the basics.’ we have allowed our academic pro­ grams to stand still and in some cases fall behind of the requirements of tomorrow’s job skills. We have restricted the opportunity of our children to learn and discover. We have watched our ’new’ (over 20 years old) facility deteriorate because of little maintenance and no preventative maintenance to speak of. "Now. I feel we are seeing the scales tip back toward the middle. I feel this is because you have trustees that are aware of students needs and sensitive to the taxpayer’s ability to pay-'* . Hswkins said he feels the requested in­ crease is a reasonable one. and feels that the additional money will be spent to benefit the students and the district as a whole. "1 believe that we can no longer allow our academic programs to stand still because m this world of education, you are either moving ahead or falling behind." he said. Hawkins and wife. Brinda. have two children. Stacee. 10. and Heather. 14. Beatrice Pino. 72. of Rt. 3. Maple Grove Rd.. Nashville, is a retired teacher who now assists in fanning with her husband. James Pino. She has two children. Dr. Joel Grossman, a Peruvian Archeologist, and daughter Rachael Grossman is a writer for the San Francisco Chronicle. Pino served 15 years as a Girl Scout leader and started the first Girl Scout troop in Nashville in 1977. She serves as a delegate to the Michigan Senior Advocates Council, is chairman of the Barry County Committee on Aging and is chariman of the Barry County Peace Circle. She is also a member of the American Association of University Women. Pino feels she is well qualified to serve on the board of education, having been a student, a parent, a teacher and an administrator. She graduated from Simmons College in Boston and studied comparative language at the University of Berlin in Germany. She taught high school English at the second largest high school in Los Angeles, initiated and operated the reading clinic which became the model for the district, and for four years administered the program for the gifted. She has also taught tn adult education*, Maple Valley and is now a volunteer at Fuller Elementary in the program for the gifted. In addition, she works with chidlren who have difficulty with reading. Pino says one most rewarding experience is one she had while working with the school board appointed citizen advisory committee, studying every aspect of the Maple Valley Schools. "Besides getting an increased understan­ ding of the problems facing the schools, and seeing the remarkable use the administration and teachers have made of very limited funds. (I am) extremely optimistic for the future because of ihc response and interest of the communites of Nashville and Vermontville," she said. "If we make greater demand on ourselves and on our young people, we can move toward real excellence.” Local residents join the hunger chain by Mary Warner and The Associated Press Woodland sisters Margaret Sabo and Charlotte France were among many local and state residents trekking south to Indiana and Ohio Sunday to help form a human hunger chain across America. The sisters took part in “Hands Across America”, a national fundraiser for U.S. charities in which an estimated 4.9 million Americans held hands in a line stretching in fragmented sections from California to New Organizers estimated prior to Sunday’s event that it would take 1,320 people per mile to form an unbroken chain across the 16-state coast-to-coast stretch, or a total of 5.4 million people. While participation fell below that level in the actual chain, leaving large gaps in the line, residents in states where the line did not cross also staged hunger events Sunday as part of Hands Across America, and organizers estimate up to seven million people par­ ticipated in one form or another. Most Michigan participants departed from staging areas to help form the chain just south of the state line in Indiana and Toledo, OH. "So many people don’t have the things that we have and we take advantage of,” Detroit resident Pam McCree said. “It will let a lot of people in America know we care.” York. "We signed up after the ads first came on TV”, the sisters said. "We thought it was a good cause. And it's something they’ve done just for the United Slates." Margaret and Charlotte were assigned a place in line in Marshall County, Indiana. They drove down Sunday morning, leaving husbands behind, and returned Sunday evening. The women’s decision to pledge S35 apiece and take part in the chain impressed their mother Delores Ost. who said "it makes you proud of your kids when they want to do something like this." The sisters were among an estimated 32,000 Michiganders taking part in the fun­ draiser, which organizers say could net U.S. charities from S50 million to $100 million in donations. Once the money is collected, which could take all summer, organizers said, individual charities can apply for a portion of the in line. Chief Hands Across America organizer Ken Kragen said Monday that the proceeds from the event were not the most important result of the fundraiser. More important, he said, was the fact that the event raised Americans' awareness of the plight of the needy. "Suddenly hunger and homelessness have become a major issue in this country.” What really matters, he said, is whether participants in Sunday's event become more active in trying to help America's poor. Kragen urged people to volunteer with local agencies helping the poor and lobby govern­ ment officials to give priority to hunger and tion." he said. Kids were waving flags all along the Memorial Day parade route thanks to the efforts of the Exchange Club of Hastings which Inaugurated a project ; called “Giveakidaflagtowave." Exchange Club member Diane Szewczyk hands a flag to Nichole Hesterly, 4, as Genna Westerly, 5, Richie Swlhart, 8, Angie Swihart, 10, Patrick Smith, 10, and Teresa Swlhart, 7, wave the red, white and blue. Memorial Day observed, continued from page 1 proceeds. Participants in the event were asked to pledge $10, $25. or $35 for their places in line. Margaret and Charlotte received a Hanos Across America T-shirt and other small items for their $35 pledges, in addition to their place homelessness. "The pendulum needs to swing back now from mega-events to local community ac­ Glve-a-kid-a-flag-to-wave... Margaret Sabo, 23 (left) and sister Charlotte France. 26, journeyed to In­ diana Sunday to help as estimated 4.9 million Americans join hands to fight hunger. live and the privilege it is to live in a free society. He said that those who served would remind us that for over 200 years, men and women have fought hard to establish and preserve the inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pur­ suit of happiencss. "We in this nation experience freedom to a degree never known anywhere in the world.” Reck continued, "freedom of speech, religion, press, peaceful assembly and to be able to petition the government for satisfac­ tion of our grievances." He reminded his audience that those rights are not absolute, but carry a responsibility to respect the rights of others. "The right to dissent or disagree docs not give us license to deliberately break the law." he said. The former American Legion commander at Bridgman and Van Buren County said that as a nation, we should rededicate outselves to these cherished rights and to preserving our nation from forces that would destroy it from within and from the outside. "Consequently, as each generation is asked to take its turn to resist the forces of evil, so long as the ideals for which the first American soldier died require the extreme sacrifice of succeeding generations of brave people, the veterans graves will continue to multiply." Reck said. In conclusion, he asked his audience to remember: “I am only one. but. I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. What I ought to do. by the grace of God. I shall do!" In opening the ceremonies at Riverside Cemetery. Ron Wilcoxson. tommandcr of the American Legion Post in Hastings, called Memorial Day a "sacred day" and asked the people io "renew our pledge of loy alty to our country and to our flag." As part of the ceremonies. Orno Knowles, 88. one of three surviving veterans of World War I at the local American Legion Post, decorated a legion marker at the cemetery with a wreath. Highlighting the cemetery service was a march performed by the Hastings High School Marching Band. This was the first year that the band has performed as part of the post-parade service Veterans concluded their service by laying a wreath on the grave of George Carpenter, the last veteran to be buried at the cemetery. During the parade, the veterans stopped at the Vietnam Veterans monument at the Bai ry County Courthouse, the Civil War monument at Tyden Park and at the bridge over the Thor­ napple River to lay wreaths. Eight adults receive diplomas In Delton Eight adults have earned diplomas through the Delton Kellogg Community Education program Diplomas were awarded to the graduates in a May 27 evening ceremony at the high school. Superintendent Dr. John Sanders was the featured speaker. Sally Mills. Delton board of education member, and Louise Angelo, direc­ tor of community education, presented the diplomas. Earning diplomas were Patricia Michelle Barnes, Clarisc Marie Chamberlain. Kirt Far­ rell. William Scott Higdon, Nancy Kay Mad­ dox. Timmy James Miller, Donna Maria Olivarri and Terri Lynn Walker. �Pape 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 29,1986 What’ * the matter with all of it?” the man ask­ From Time toTime- ed. Rum pointed to one pile says, "This I know will be redeemed, but the other says I know not that my redeemer liveth . When the news came of the surrender of by...Esther Walton Lee, the town just hummed with excitement, the war being over. We knew our loved one would soon be home and life would resume its even tenor. Our joy was unbounded and to give it expression everyone turned in to the STATE OF MICHIGAN Oil and Gas Lease AUCTION Oil end gas lease rights In approximately 100,000 acres of state-owned minerals In the following Michigan counties will be offered at an oral-bld auction: Alpena, Arenac, Barry, Bay, Branch, Crawford, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Lake, Livingston, Macomb, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Missaukee, Montcalm, Montmorency, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Oscoola, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Wayne, and ‘Vexford. Conditions of lease sale offering: REGISTRATION OF BIDDERS will be held from ftOO am. to 930 un. on Monday, July 14,1988 at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 6820 & Cedar ^Street, Lansing, Michigan. OFFERING OF LEASE RIGHTS will begin at 930 am. on Monday. July 14,1966 at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center (address above) and will continue until all descriptions have been offered. Blds may be submitted by individuals of legal age, a partnership or cor­ poration or othet legal entity qualified to do business In the State of Michigan. Prospective bidders should be prepared to submit such proof at the time of registration. THE TOTAL BONUS BID MUST BE PAID ON THE SAME DAY THE LEASE RIGHTS ARE BID IN. Prospective bidders who do not have an establish­ ed credit rating with the Department of Natural Resources through prior leasing of state-owned lands must pay at least one-half of the TOTAL bonus bld by cash, certified check, cashier's check or money order. A credit rating may be established by filing with the Lands Division three letters of reference, one of which must be from a bank. The successful bidders must also be prepared to file with the Lands Divi­ sion a commercial surety oil and gas lease bond. The amount of bond will depend on the total number of acres leased. The successful bidders will be notified of the amount of bond required. Specific descriptions and further particulars upon request. LANDS DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES BOX 30028 LANSING, Ml 48909 (517) 373-7663 Public Auction! REAL ESTATE • MOTOR HOME • VEHICLES • BOAT LOCATED: m«M Mst of ClarfcovHlo, Ml on ClortiovHlo Rd. to Jack­ son and 1 mile north on: TUESDAYJUNE 3*86* PM • REAL ESTATE• A nice 3% acre building lot with barn on the south tide of Morrison Lake. This good parcel has access to the lake. Contact the auction­ eers for more Information. Tshm of late: $500 deposit day of sale. Balance to be carried on land contract w/ $1,000 down. 8% Interest per annum, and payments of $100 or more per mo. Recollection of town during Civil War...part3 Editor’s Note: This is the third of a three* pari series on life in Hastings during the Civil War. Charles Atkins was born Feb. 22, 1851, in New York State. He was the son of Agusta and Marie (Johnson) Atkins. Charles married Maria T. Kennedy on August 28, 1875. The family lived in Hastings for over seventy years, most of the time at 110 N. Broadway. During the Civil War, Charles would have been about 12 to 14 years old, old enough to remember the incidents of those days. The account is edited for length but those who wish can read the whole account in the July 6, 1914 Banner, Page 17.) ///// From disastrous defeat of our raw and un­ trained troops at the first battle of Bull Run, we commenced to understand how lacking we were in military strength and as the daily papers came from time to times they were fill­ ed with lurid accounts of the battles and long lists of killed a, wounded and missing. Our people went about their daily occupations heavily and with anxious hearts, and after­ noon everyone was on the "qui vive” listen­ ing for the stage horn that announced the mail and daily papers were almost here. The driver gave this signal at about where the Battle Creek road enters South Jefferson street and seemed to have selected the precise place from which its musical notes would reach to the furthermost confines of the village. 1977 Concord 24 fl. motor home with Dodge 440 en­ gine. roof air conditioning, new rubber, pull out awn­ ing and an Onan genera­ tor. Only 25,000 miles. AMERICAN ADVENTURER MEMBERMP - This membership is a $10,000 package if purchased in the conventional manner today. It is 3 years old. Blue classification, retains tickets and has 28 day qualification. Will be sold at auction. BOAT • MOTOR TRAILER Sof-T-Mote 14 ft. fishing boat with Evinrude 9.8 hp. outboard motor & 2 wheel trailer. Used very little. MOTORCYCLES: 1974 Suzuki 750cc motorcycle; 1971 Hondo 350cc motor­ cycle; 1967 Honda 250 for parts. VEHICLES: 1977 Chevrolet % ton pickup truck with 43,610 miles; 1972 Ford % ton 4x4 truck with snow blade. RIDING MOWER-TRAILER-CANOE-CAMPER-ROTOTILLER: Dynamork 10 hp. riding mower w/36" mower deck; 15 ft. aluminum canoe; 2 wheel farm trailer; good 87» ft. pickup camper; 3% hp. rototiller; 4 hp. go-cart motor. HOUSEHOLD • FEW ANTIQUES • MISC. Auto, washer and dryer; electric fireplace w/blower; car-top carrier; small antique walnut table; lamps; radios; 3 trailer axles w/wheels; copper wire; 5 gallon cans; can opener; toaster; sleds; hotplates; hard hats; ball gloves; furnace control & fan w/control; old steel land roller; oil barrel w/pump; 4-H show box; brass spittoon; BBQ grill; 2 horn seeders; double bed; 2 TVs (need work): double davenport; desk; 24 qt. of 30 wt. oil; TV antenna; 11 gallon cement hardener; 2 lown chairs; furnace duct work and draft control; 6 Goodyear tires; 30-lb. propane tank: many other small 4:00 p M and useful items. _ _ ORDER OF SALE * IUNCN(M grounds g |n wj)h JmQ|| |)emt 5:30 P.M. ■ Vehicles and Motorcycles, Rototiller 6:00 P.M. - Reol Estate 6:15 P.M. - Motor Home, Boat, Riding Mower, Canoe Camper, American Adventure Membership TERMS..CASH ★ Not responsible for accidents day of sole or items after sold KENNETH «. ARCHER, owner STAJMS WILLIAM). STANTON 144 SOUTH MAIN ST. STEVEN E. STANTON VERMONTVILLE. Ml CHRIS STANTON 490% CLEN RAIRICH ____________________ _______ (517) 7260181 • (517) 72frO5<5 ------------------------------------------- •Selling all types of auction soles — Anywhere, of reosonob/e rotes ‘ woe to the person who refused to give up. This soon assumed mountainous proportions I use the term community advisedly as this village approached the ideal of communism as closely as it was ever preached anywhere. The bread winners were at the front, the pay was small, facilities for sending money home were bad, communications was low. prices were high and want was staring many in the face. When our noble men and women realized the a crowd about them every item and scrap of war news before taking the paper home for closer perusal, thus the whole town was fell out and took a leaden footed way homeward to carry the sad tidings. The Cavalry, participating with them in the engagement as far as Pittsburg Landing and the battle of Shiloh where he was stricken with the disease from which he afterwards died. gestive. so soon there appeared a miscellaneous assortment of this same curren­ cy signed by some good people and some County woman serving in the Civil War.) they were used. The old “cart wheel’’ copper cent endured and was supplemented by bank tokens, commercial advertising coins, etc. as chicken feed and for larger sums postage and which came into being by the act of congress, July 17, 1862. Before this act was passed owning to the distaste for due bills and loss on the stamps, someone here conceived the idea reading would be stopped for a little space and every hat would be removed in token of sym­ of a local currency to be issued and redeemed pathy for the bereaved ones. It was customary in those days to toll the church bell at the passing of each soul in the possessing the confidence of the whole com­ munity, and to be backed by the deposit of by one man of high standing and integrity, money with him by anyone desiring to avail himself of this convenience. The man selected was the then county treasurer, Harvey N. Sheldon. Legal Notice Hashngi Public Schools BOARD OF EDUCATION Moy 19. 1986 The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by D. Hoekstra. President, on Monday. May 19. 1986. at 7:30 p.m. Members present: A. Ainslie. W. Baxter. P. Endsley. L. Haywood. D. Hoekstra, and G. Wiboldo Members absent J. Toburen Il was moved by W. Baxter and supported by G. Wibalda that the minutes of the regular monthly meeting of April 21. 1986 be ap­ proved ond placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by A. Ainslie ond supported by P. Endsley that the minutes of the special conference meeting (closed session) of April 21. 1986 be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by G. Wibalda ond supported by L. Hoywood that the minutes of the special meeting ol April 25. 1986 be ap­ proved ond placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by G. Wibalda and supported by A. Ainslie that the minutes of the special meet­ ing of May 9. 1986 be approved ond placed on file. Motion car­ ried. It was moved by W. Baxter and supported by D. Hoekstra that the Combined Financial Statement (General Fund. Debt Retirement Funds, and Construction Fund), as of April 30. 1986, by approved and pljced on file. Motion carried. Il was moved by G. Wibalda and supported by W. Baxter that the Trust and Agency Fund report as of April 30. 1986. be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. II was moved by P. Endsley and supported by L. Haywood that the Student Services Fund report as ol April 30. 1986. be approved and placed on Hie. Motion carried. It was moved by W. Baxter and supported by A. Ainslie that the Monthly Budget report as of April 30 1986. bo approved and plac­ ed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by A. Ainslie and supported by G Wibalda that the Investments report os of April 30. "It was customary in those days to toll the church bell at the passing of each soul in the community..." The manner of this issue was: Any person could take to him currency and purchase from him fractional pans of the dollar, as for in­ revenue stamps were used pasted upon strips of cardboard in sums of 5, 10, 25, and 50 quickly informed of everything up to date and cents each. But they rapidly became defaced md useless even for redemption. especially all Items of personal interest. Occa­ sionally in the long lists of casualties the name., j .Obey served the purpose of suggesting the of some acquaintance would be read out and « ' Vital currency or so called “Shin Plasters” sudden gasp or sob would apprise the listeners of some heart stricken one, who immediately night. Of the day so quickly succeeding this day and night of rejoicing, I never think or speak conditions, immediately the helping hand was stretched out, it was “From everyone accor­ ding to his ability. To everyone according to his needs.” and steps were taken to establish a relief fund for the war widows and orphans. This was done and orders issued regularly, by our county treasurer. This was not charity, nor was any one made to feel it was such. 1 speak from the standpoint of a recipient of this fund. We had given our all, my father went cut in 1861 with the Second Michigan In the early days of the war, owing to the suspension of specie payments, everyone, everywhere, was put to it for fractional change less than one dollar, and many expe­ dients were resorted to to bridge over this defect. Due bills were unwelcome though able tc read one) but several accommodating gentlemen would seat themselves and read to most of them remained all night to rejoice with us. Our enthusiasm was at fever heat and no one in the town's limits got any sleep that memorial or union funeral service when there were a number reported dead. These services were attended by probably every man, woman, and child in the community able to the stage to Fred Ackley’s drug store where they were not completely tom to bits. Not everyone was able to buy a paper, (or it threw such a glare upon the heavens that farmers for miles arond came rushing pell mell thinking the whole town was burning up, individuals complete in every detail except the presence of the remains, and occasionally a My mother later entered the service as a hospital nurse. (Ed. Note: This is the first reference this Editor has found of a Barry he dropped the bundle of papers before pro­ ceeding a few doors farther west to the post office. There was always such a scramble for first papers that it had often been a mystery and was topped by a barrel full of tar. It was placed in the middle of Main Street about op­ posite the north entrance of the court house square, and when it was lighted after nightfall dead came out came faster and faster it seem­ ed sometimes as though one would never get the sound out of his ears. Funeral services were held in the various churches for single No matter where we boys were, when we beard the stage driver wind his musical horn, we immediately dropped everything and made a concentrated rush with many others to beat community, the number of strokes indicating the age of the deceased, and when our lists of MOTOR HOME building of an immense stack of empty bar­ rels. boxes, and anything else burnable and 1986, be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by L Haywood and suppoled by P. Endsley that the Moy paid bills be approved and that the unpaid bills be ap­ proved ond placed on file. On roll coll the vote stood oil ayes. Mo­ tion carried. It was moved by W Baxter ond supported by G. Wibaldc that the Board of Education accept the personnel report for May. 1986 os submitted. On roll coll the vote stood all ayes. Mohan carried. It was moved by G Wibalda ond supported by W. Baxter that the Boora of Education adopt a resolution honoring staff members whose retirements are effective with the 1985-86 school year. Motion carried. It was moved by I- Haywood and supported by P. Endsley that the Board of Education continue participation in the Michigan Association of School Board's plan for workers’ compensation ond employer’s liability insurance coverages through June 30. 1987. On roll call the vote stood all ayes. .*601100 carried. It was moved by G. Wibalda ond supported by W Baxter that the Board of Education approve the charge of $1.47 per parcel for the Summer collection of school taxes by the Qty ol Has’lns5 rfurIr.g the 1986-87 school y<»ar On roll call the vote stood oil ayes. Motion carried. It was moved by G. Wlboldo ond supported by W. Baxter that the Board ol Education direct the Board’s Secretory to and publish the "Notkt of Public Hearing on Increasing Property Taxes and on Proposed 1986-87 Budget" for Juno J, 1986. in the manner require by Io**- *Ao,ion carried. " "ai moved by L. Hoy wood ond supported by A- Ainslie that iho Board of Education oppoint precinct worker, lor the Annual School Election scheduled to Se conducted on jun, 9. 1986. and approve their rate»ol rol1 call the vote ltood all ayes. Mo­ tion carried. " was moved by G. Wibalda and supported by W- Baxter that the Board of Education approve a lease agreement for two Apple HI computers frem the Hastings Public Library for one year. On roll call the vote stood all ayes. Motion carried. It was moved by P. Endsley and supported by L. Haywood that the Board of Education appoint per­ sons to the Adult Education Ad­ visory Committee for the 1986-87 school yea.*, and authorize the Adult Education Coordinator to odd to the committee os neces­ sary: that the Board appoint per­ sons to the Chapter 1 Advisory Committee for the 1986-87 school year, and authorize the ad­ ministration to odd to the com­ mittee os necessary; that the Board appoint persons to the Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee for the 1986-87 school year, ond authorize the ad­ ministration to odd to the com­ mittee as necessary; that the Board appoint persons to the Family Life Education Advisory Committee for the 1986-87 school year, ond authorize the ad­ ministration to odd to the com­ mittee as necessary: that the Board appoint persons to the Family Life Education Advisory Committee for tho 1986-87 school year, and authorize the ad­ ministration to odd to tho com­ mittee as necesssory. and that the Board appoint persons to the Food Service Advisory Committee for tho 1986-87 school year, and authorize the administration to add to the committee as neces­ sary. Motion carried. It was moved by G. Wibalda and supported by W. Baxter that tho Board of Education approve tho list ol High School students eligible lor diplomas os submit­ ted. Motion carried. It was moved by W. Baxter and supported by L. Hoywood that tho Board ol Education approve tho list of Adult Education students eligible for diplomas os submit­ ted. Motion carried. It was moved by P. Endsley and supported by L. Haywood that the Board of Education adopt tho tex­ tbooks which wore presented to tho Board for its consideration on April 21. 1986. On roll call the vote stood all ayes. Motion carried. It was moved by W. Baxter and supported by D. Hoekstro that the Board ol Education meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. unmoved. Dr. Burton was one of the accom­ modating gentlemen who always had the largest crowd about him to hear him read in his clear, penetrating voice of perfect enun­ ciation. On this day he was seated as usual in front of “Penny" Hawley's store, he had no word of that ghastly tragedy until he unfolded the daily paper more quickly than usual because it was completely bordered with black, and when those hideous bold, black let­ stance: "Good for (5, 10, 25, or 50 cents), payable to bearer on demand in even sums of ters stared out at the top. "President Lincoln assassinated," he sat, with vacant eyes, the paper widely extended between his two hands, one dollar and upwards.” This scheme worked very well for a time as if turned to stone. How long he sax thus I do not know. We were all tensely on the “Qui and possibly until the fractional currency was available, but we had a few individuals in this vive" and then slowly, in a voice no one recgonized, scarcely above the whisper, he read that awful headline. The paper fell from nerveleu fingers, he burst into tears and covering his face with his shaking hands, col­ community who were always seeking to ex­ tend their credit, and this means was sug­ strictly flat. It remained however for that born humorist and Prince of wits, Russell B. Wightman to give it the proper push. A man purchasing a bill of goods from his laid down in payment a miscellaneous lot of this stuff. Russ took it and sorted it into two piles saying “this I will take, but that I can’t" “Why, lapsed forward over his knees and shook with convulsions of grief. On the day of the nation wide memorial ser­ vices for our worshipped, martyred president, it was my fate to be in the town of Prairieville, noted for the fine statesmen and citizens it has sent into our midst. I attended the services there but have no distinct recollection of them. AMENDED NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION TO: QUAMFKD ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS, BARRY AND ALLEGAN COUNRES, SCHOOL DISTRICT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that lhe 1986 Annual School Election for the School District will bo held on MONDAY, JUNE •, IBM for the following purposes: 1. BOARD OF EDUCATION - EXPIRED TERM. One (I) member will be elected to the Board of Education of the School District for a four (4) year term expiring June 30. 1990. The following persons have qualified os candidates for election: Patricio A. Fales Sylvia W. Forster Gregory Joseph Linker . Alvin E. Warren 2. MILLAGE PROPOSITIONS. Qualified electors wHI vote an thelollowlng propositions: I. OFtWATIHO MILLAM MHIWAL RXOTOArriOH The voters previously authorized an Increase In the total tax rate limitation equal to $23.10 per $1,000.00 of state equalized valuation to bo assessed against all property In the Del'on Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry ond Allegan, School District. This Increase for school oper­ ating purposes, which purposes Include the operation and maintenance of tho pupil trans­ portation program expired with the 1985 tax levly. Shall the 23.10 mills for school operating purposes, which purposes shall Include tho operation and maintenance ol tho pupil transportation program, bo continued for a period of five (S) years. 1966-1990. Inclusive? II. CiTlXEN'S OPERATING MILLAGE PWOPOSmON Article 9. Section 6 ol tho State Constitution authorizes the voters to determine^he total amount of taxes which may bo assessed against all taxable property in the schopTdistrict. A 21.5 mill tax is $21.50 for each $1.000.00 of state equalized valuation. Shall a 21.5 mill school operating lax be authorized for tho year 1986. only, subject to tho following limitations: A. 20 mills shall be used for general operating purposes; 8. 1.5 mills shall be used to operate and maintain the bus transportation program; and C. No other voter millage which may bo approved at or prior Io the 1986 annual school election shall be levied? COUNTY TREASURER S STATEMENT In accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of tho Property Tax Limitation Act. the under­ signed certifies that tho total of all voted increases In the total tax rate limitation, in any local units affecting the taxable property In the School District named hereafter ond tho years such YEARS EFFECTIVE VOTES BONASE LOCAL UNTT None Barry County Baltimore Township 4 mills Barry Township 1966-1967-1988 1 mill Hope Township 1 mill Johnstown Township 1.5 mills Orangeville Township 1966-1967-1988-1969 2 mills Prairieville Township 1986 thru 1994 Vt mill Yankee Springs Township Delton Kellogg Schools 1.25 indefinitely Barry Intermediate School to be filed with This Statement does not include tax rote limitation Increases not required . the County Treasurer pursuant to Section 3 of the Property Tax Limitation Act. This Statement is mode in connection with an election to be held by the local unit named hereafter: LOCAL UNIT Delton Kellogg Schools Counties of Barry ond Allegan. Michigan Dated: Moy 8. 1986 ELECTION DATE Juanita Yarger ALLEGAN COUNTY TREASURER'S CEJRIFICATE I. Frederick G. Edgerton. Treasurer of Allegan County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of Moy 7. 1986. the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over a~d above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, and os apportioned by county referendum in 1965. in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Delton Kellogg School District. Barry and Allegan Counties in Allegan County. Michigan, is as follows: VOTED BILES YEARS EFFECTIVE UNIT By Allegan County: Roods 1982-1986 By Gunplains Township: Libraries 0.50 Unlimited By School District: By Delton Kellogg School By Allegan Intermediate Unlimited Unlimited By Barry Intermediate Unlimited The foregoing extra voted taxes do not Include any bond Issues voted under the nonopplication of limitation provisions ol the Constitution ol Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded In the office of the county treasurer. This certification is mode in connection with on election Io be held in the Delton Kellogg School District. Borry ond Allegan Counties. Michigan on June 9. 1966. ” Dated at Allegan. Michigan Frederick G. Edgerton. Moy 7. 1986 Allegan County Treasurer POLLING PLACES. The designated place tor holding the election is as f ollowsUpper Elementary School Gymnasium 327 North Grove Street Delton, Michigan PO"‘ ,h°" »' 700 A.M. ond .hall b. conllnuav.l, op.n prescribed for dosing shall be ollowed to vote. THIS NOTICE is given by order of tho Board ol Education. DATED: April 28. 1986 r our Norman D. Watson Acting Secretary *oord of Education- �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 29,1986— Page 9 this would be the only way I would have a tecond child. Please let me know. TRAUMATIZED IN SACRAMENTO DEAR SACRAMENTAO: 1 consulted with Dr. John Long, a distinguished w* gynecologist in Chicago. He said. "This pa­ tient should communicate her wishes to her doctor. The size of a child can now be deter­ mined by ultrasound. If she had 200 stl,ch^ with her First delivery, another delivery could Ann Landers possibly tear the old scar tissue. Patients have the right to be involved in the decision-making process of their care." Farmers didn’t cause worry A destructive cigarette Dear Ann Landen: To the person who threw a cigarette butt out of a car or truck on Dear Ann Lander: I am a Ncbrasks farmer's wife. I know several bankers and who asked that question. I heard from nurses in Alabama. New York. Illinois. Penn­ sylvania, and Ohio. Rosie works in Alaska. If she sees this and responds. I’ll print her letter. Highway 521:1 would like you to know where it ended up. Your cigarette outt landed in the back of my daughter "Alice’s** open pickup truck, Onion lulce tor burns among her groceries. The paper sacks caught on fire. She stopped lhe car and tried to put Dear Ann Landen: In a column a while back a woman wrote that she had put chopped onions on her child’s bums (She accidentally scalded him with a cup of coffee.) You asked, "What’s with lhe chopped onions?” the fire out, but a can of roach spray exploded and ignited her shirt and slacks. While Alice was trying to get out of her burning clothes, several cars drove by, but no A book called "Culpeper’s Color Herbal" edited by David Potterton with a forward by EJ. Shellard, emeritus professor of phar­ one stopped to offer help. Her two small children were in the cab of the truck terrified. macognosy, University of London, lists over Thank God Alice’s husband was not far 400 herbs and plants still in use today. Of the onion it says, "Juice of onions is good for behind and able to help her and get the children out safely. Alice is in the hospital scalds and bums." Onions are antiseptic and contain phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, sulphur, sodium, potassium and citrate of with third-degree bums. Her children won't get their mother's care for some time. Her husband is trying to carry on without her help as best be can. lime. Also vitamins A, B. traces of iodine zinc and a sbustance which resembles insulin in its ability to reduce sugar levels and a 1 hope the person who tossed that lighted cigarette out the car window will think twice before he or she does it again.— MRS. SHIRLEY W.. HOUSTON, TEXAS. DEAR SHIRLEY: I appreciate your taking the time to report on that dreadful incident. It is a perfect example of how a thoughtless act, no harm meant, can result in agony and grief for others. I hope every smoker who reads your letter vows never to toss a lighted cigarette out the car window - ever, as long as he or she lives. substance that stimulates the pancreas. Severe bums should be seen by a doctor, but a coffee scald can be treated with chopped onions. - MASTER GARDENER M.W. IN NEW YORK. DEAR GARD: There is much folk medicine that is sensible and sound. Say what you want about store-bought cold remedies, you can't beat homemade chicken soup. Mother had right on decision Not time tor nurses Dear Ann Lander: I am a nurse in Rochester, Minn. The letter about the nurse who was caught in bed with a male patient made me envious. Not that I want a moe ac­ tive sex life (my husband is terrific, thank you) I just wonder how "Rosie” finds the time. We nurses up here are running our legs off. There is barely any time to go to the bathroom. What’s her secret? — POOPED PAULA. DEAR PAULA: You aren’t the only nurse Dear Ann Landers: We have a wonderful 14-month-old daughter. My husband and I both want another child. But the memories of my nightmarish delivery are still fresh. I end­ ed up with 200 stitches and lost a great deal of blood after the baby remained in the birth canal for more than 12 hours. The problem is a small pelvic area I can tolerate nine months of nausea, but 1 can’t stand the thought of another horrible delivery. My question: Can a women request a Cesarean section from her doctor prior to becoming pregnant? I have told my husband never thought any of them were veiy sexy(That u oman from Omaha must have a great imagination.) For 35 years my husband has worked 16 hours a day in sub-zero weather and under the broiling sun. He has a college degree in agriculture and knows what he is doing. It is not HIS mismanagement that is closing the banks, it is, as President Reagan said last year, the bankers’ willingness to gamble on inflation and loan money on a piece of paper that says our net worth has increased. My husband made a choice. He chose to farm. It turned out to be an unfortunate choice for us, but I won't tolerate a banker’s wife blaming my husband for HER husband’s wor­ ries. He deserves every one of them. We have enough of our own. MRS. M.. HOSKINS, NEB. DEAR MRS. M.: This has not been a great year for many of the nation’s fanners. It’s a risky business, being al the mercy of floods, droughts, early frosts, tornadoes and cyclones. It must be very painful to see all those years of hard work go down the drain My sympathies are with each and every one of you. Shake hands like a man Dear Ann Landen: I have a word for those men who are still uncertain about lhe correct way to shake a woman’s hand. Please, fellas, give us a break! Shake a woman's hand just as you would a man’s. I am tired of reaching out to shake a man’s hand and getting a wimpy squeeze of the fingers in return. At a recent business lunch. I winced when a man I know went around the table squeezing women’s fingers. Please, Ann. print this letter. There are a lot of men who need to be educated. - FIRM GRIP IN ORLANDO. DEAR GRIP: Some women need educating, too. When a man gives me a dead fish, I free my hand at once and give him a nonsense grip, as firm as any he will ever receive from a male. This never fails to pro­ duce a strong hand-shake in return and I have never felt that I had sacrificed an iota of my femininity. Do you feel awkward, selfconscious lonely? Welcome to the club. There's help for you in Ann Lander's booklet, "The Key to Popularity." Send 50 cents with your request a long, stamped, self-addressed envelope to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995. Chicago. Illinois 60611. Are your parents too strict? Hard to reach? Landers' booklet. "Bugged By Parents? d? CONTACT: Ionia Manor, Director of Nursing - 616-527-0080 - . °* To Get More Freedom." could help you ndge the generation gap. Send 50 cents with y^tf request and a long, stamped, self“J^ed envelope to Ann Landers. P.O. *** 11995, Chicago. Illinois. 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE. Birth Announcements: IT'S A GIRL Terry and Kim Sines. Delton. May 19. 2:28 P-m.. 8 lbs. 3W oz. Kenneth and Julie Ogden, Battle Creek. Msy 22. 4:30 a.m.. 7 lbs. 13 ozs. Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Chase of Hastings arc proud to announce the birth of their daughter Abby Christine bom May 11 at Pennock. She weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs.. and was 20V6 inches long. Abby's proud brother is Jesse Lane and grandparents arc Ms. Dixie Stadcl and Mr. Dallas Stadel of Lansing and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Chase of Hastings. IT’S A BOY Fred. Jr. and Martha Bowerman. Hastings. May 23. 10:31 p.m.. 7 lbs. 9 ozs. Michael and Cheri Rise how. Woodland. May 24. 3:26 p.m.. 8 lbs., 9*6 ozs. David and Teyon Bums. Hastings. May 24. 11:36 a.m., 8 lbs.. M ozs. Robert and Karen Brandyberry, Lake Odessa. 12:08 p.m., 7 lbs. 7 ozs. A boy was bom Monday. May 12. 1986 at 6:25 a.m. to Pastor and Mrs. Michael Feaster (former Lori Hostetler) at Pcnobscott Co. Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Maine. Caleb Zachary weighed 7 lbs. and I oz. and was 19 inches long at birth. The Feasters who live in Lee, Maine also have a daughter, Rachel 316 years and another son Jared, two years old. The grandparents arc Mr. and Mrs. Larry Feaster of Pekin, III. and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hostetler of Woodland. MI. The great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charley Forbes and Mrs. Mary Feaster of Pikin, Ill. and Mrs. Edna Hostetler of Holt. MI. Hastings student named to Adrian College Dean’s List One hundred seventy-foe- Adrian College students were named to the Dean's List for the 1985-86 second semester. To achieve this honor, a student must maintina a 3.50 grade point average (4.00-A) on the basis of al least 12 credit hours. Included in that list is senior psychology major Nichole Schaefer of 228 W. Green Street, Hastings. w* RN/LPN Graduate Nurses A challenging supervisory position available in 120 bed, modern skilled nursing facility. Dedi­ cation to quality patient care. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will meet on Thursday, June 17,1986 at 7:30 pm. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, Hastings, Michigan. 945-2468. The meeting is to consider the application of Thomas Ed­ wards, for a variance to erect a sign 7 feet 6 inches, 12 feet high at bottom of sign (larger than approved by City Code) and for a Use Permit to build a Auto Sales Center at 803 W. State St. legally described as: That part of Lot 526 and 543 and 525 and 544 and that part of Benton Street, all located in the original Village of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. Described as follows beginning at a point of the north line of State Street a distance of 50 feet East of the West line of lot 543, thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 15 seconds East parallel with the West line of said lot 543, a distance of 207.07 feet to the South boundary line of the former Penn Central Railroad, thence North 88 degrees 58 minutes 47 seconds east along said South line 100.00 feet, thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 15 seconds West 208.75 feet to said North line of State Street, thence West along said North line of State Street, 100.00 feet to the point of Beginning. RO. 08-51-001-177-00 Said sign does not conform to Section 3.82 (3) (8) and Use Permit Section 3.90 ■ 3.94 of the Zoning Ordinance. Also to consider the application of Douglas Forbes for a variance to waive the denial of the occupancy permit for a second apartment at 325Vi E. High, legally described as the South 8 rods of Lot 108, City of Hastings. Said permit is con­ trary to Section 3.56 Of the Zoning Ordinance. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspec­ tion at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. SHARON VICKERY, CITY CLERK Legal Notices Pennock Health and Fitness Center LIFE WELLNESS 4-WEEK KICK-OFF Summer Program SPECIAL TIMES - SPECIAL RATES Starts ... June 9 LEVEL I — Renae Feldpausch 945-9377 Tuesday/Thursday, 5:4S6:45 pm. , Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4:15-5:15 pm. LEVEL I — Deb Thompson 945-4319 Monday/V/ednesday/Friday 9:15-10d5 am. LEVEL II — Sarah Fisher 945-4344 Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:15-9ri5 am. Tuesday/Thursday 7-8 am. Early Bird LEVEL II — Martha Edger 948-2179 Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30-9-30 am. Yankee Springs Township Hall Monday/Wed. 6-7 pm., Roll-A-Rama WALK CLUB — Kathy Wilbur 945-3809 Monday/Wednesday/Friday... Walk Club All classes at Roll-A-Rama, Bedford Rd. RATES: 3x Week .’25.00 2x Week.. .‘20.00 Unlimited‘30.00 Bring a new member.......... 25% Off Bring a new male member . 50% Off CALL YOUR INSTRUCTOR FOR MORE DETAILS Stretcherclse Is a ser­ vice ol Pennock Health t, Fitness Center. Group classes available Call the ... Fitness Center at... 945-4333 for further Information. LIFT WELLNESS ^ESSC^ &■ NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROP­ ERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWN­ SHIPS OF YANKEE SPRINGS AND ORANGEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND THE TOWNSHIPS OF WAYLAND AND MARTIN. ALLEGAN COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED CITIZENS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thd the following ordinance, being Yan­ kee Springs Ordinance No. 33. Orangeville Township Ordinance No. 3 of 1966. Wayland Township Ordinance No. 3 of 1986 and Mar­ tin Township Board No. 26 was adopted at a regular meeting by the Yankee Springs Township Board on May B. 1966. by the Woyiond Township Board on May 5, 1966 and by the Martin Town­ ship Board on May 14,1966. and at a spacial meeting of the Orangeville Township Board on May 17. 1986, sold ordinance to become effective June 1, 1966. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 33 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 3 OF 1966 WAYLAND TOWNSHIP ALLEGAN COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 3 OF 1966 MARTIN TOWNSHIP ALLEGAN COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 26 ADOPTED May 8. 1966. as to Yankee Spring Township; May 17 1986. as to Orangeville Town­ ship; May 3.1966. as to Wayland Township; and May 14, 1966. os Io Martin Township. EFFECTIVE. June 1.1966. as to all Townships. AMENDMENT TO GUN LAKE AREA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM ORDINANCE An amendment to the Gun Lake Area Sewoge Disposal Sys­ tem Ordinance pertaining to the residential equivalence table os It pertains to mobile homes lo­ cated In mobile home parks ond to repeal any ports of pontons of the ordinance which ar* inconsis­ tent herewith. THE TOWNSHIPS OF YANKEE SPRINGS. ORANGEVILLE. WAYLAND AND MARTIN. EACH ORDAIN: SECTION I Schedule A of th* ordinance being th* Residential Equiva­ lence Table is hereby amended so that No. 23 pertaining to "mobile homes in mobile home parks or in campgrounds - .60 per unit" shot read as follows: “23. Mobil* homes in mobile home parks or in campgrounds. H having at least 320 square feet of fully enclosed area covered by a permanent roof as measured on the outside perimeter - 1.00 per unit; if less than 320 square feet - .60 per unit". SECTION II Any ports or portions of this or­ dinance which ore Inconsistent with these amendments are hereby repealed. SECTION III If any section, clause, sentence or provision Is determined to be IvolId, said invalidity shall not af­ fect the validity of any other part or portion of this ordinance which can be given effect without such invalid part or parts. SECTION IV This ordinance shall take effect on June 1, 1986. Yankee Springs Township Clerk Orangeville Township Clerk Wayland Township Clerk Martin Township Clerk (5-29) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTRY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-19464-SE HON. RICHARD. N. LOUGHRIN (P16B12) Estate of WILLIAM ACTON HAYWARD. Deceased. Social Security Number 370-10-9240. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest In th* estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On June 16. 1966 at 9:30 a.m.. In lhe probate cour­ troom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the peti­ tion of Jock Hayword requesting that Jock rtaywerd be appointed personal representative of William Acton Hayword who liv­ ed al 10399 Stoney Point. Delton. Michigan 49046 and who died April 22. 1966; ond requesting also that th* will of th* deceas­ ed dated March 8. 1985 be admit­ ted to probate, ond that th* Court make a determination of heirs; and th* Estate be assigned to th* parties entitled thereto. Creditors ore notified that copies ol all claims against the deceas­ ed must be presented, personally or by mall, to both the personal representative ond to the court on or before August 15, 19^ Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of 11527 South Well Lake Rood Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623-5516 FREDERICK ANDERSON (P10172) 120 South Mo-nSueet Plainwell. Ml 49060 (616) 685 9593 (5-29) WE HAVE INSTALLMENT LOANS FOR ANYTHING YOU MIGHT WANT TO INSTALL. Whether you want to put in new central air or a new hot tub, you should first put in a loan application at Hastings City Bank. We have competitive interest rates and a quick, painless applica­ tion process that gets you the cash you need, when you need it. So, stop in and see about an installment loan. We can install you one before you know it. Ov $uiik More newt every Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 ——— FDKi safe and sound banking («Ul KKIK LENDER �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 29,1986 Hastings grabs second straight overall title at Barry County Relays Boys end Delton reign; girls snap Trojan streak by Steve Vedder The streaks are over. Not exactly shattered, but over. Delton's ihree-year reign of winning the boys track title at the Barry County Relays was snapped by Hastings Tuesday night, while Middleville's girls' team, who had cap­ tured the three previous championships, was also outdistanced by the Saxons. Because of its first place boys and girls finishes, Hastings was easily crowned the overall champion for the second straight year with 167 points. Middleville’s 135% points put the Trojans second while Delton had 96 points, Maple Valley had 95% points, and Lakewood had 30. Hastings' boys, which finished fourth in the Twin Valley meet on May 22, won 6 events and racked up 88 points while the Panthers also captured 6 events, but had only 62 points. Middleville, runnerup in the O-K Blue meet, finished third with 60 points, Maple Valley had 38 and Lakewood finished with 23. In the girls meet, Hastings nipped Mid­ dleville 79-75%. The Lions were third with 57% points, Delton was fourth with 34 and Lakewood fifth at 7. Hastings' Wayne Oom and Troy Dalman, a pair of state qualifiers, both won 2 events. Oom captured the mile (4:43) and 2-mile (10:29.5) while Dalman won the high hurdles (15.4) and low hurdles (40.6). Hastings' other first came via the 2-mile relay team of Oom, Fabricio Cordova, Chuck Robinson, and Mark Schaubel and Schaubel (2:03.1) in the 880. Delton's 880 and 440 relay teams of Gary White, Ji Rodgers, Scott Smith and Todd Pasick won as did Tim Leto in the pole vault (11-0); Ed Riddle in the long jump (19-2); and Pasick in 100 (11.5) and 200 (23.6). Maple Valley's Mike Siple had a fine meet winning both the shot put (45-4%) and the discus (126-8%) while teammate Brian Ainsworth woo the 440 (53.5). Lakewood's Brian Weslow captured the high jump (6-2). Hastings had 5 firsts with Tammy Bryans winning the long jump (14-9) and ICO (11.9); Kristin Lyons the high hurdles (15.4); while the 880 relay team and 440 foursome also won. Middleville, which recently won the O-K Blue meet for the third consecutive year, got firsts from the 2-mile relay team of Denise VanDuine, Barb Hoisted, Jody Posthumus, and Trena Yonkers (10:34.8) and the mile team of Yonkers, Brenda Page, VanDuine and Missy Moretti. Individually, Page won the low hurdles (48.3), Posthumus the 2-mile (12:55.4), freshman Pam Eaglen the 220 (28.3) and Moretti the 440 (1:04.6). Maple Valley fared extremely well in the field events with Ronda Steinbrecher winning the shot (30-7%), Karris Drue the high jump (5-2), and Cass Davison the discus (91.7). Deanna Hagen took first in the 880 (2:28.8). Delton's Kay Fetrow won that team’s only first in the mile (5:36.4). Saxon tracksters prepare for state meet this Saturday The rnecca of high school track performers, above league gatherings and far above the regular season schedule, takes place this Saturday at Jackson Northwest. And according to Hastings coaches Paul Fulmer and Pat Murphy, there may be a hand­ fill of Saxon athletes placing at this year's Class B stale meet. "I feel the girls team has shown a great deal of improvement during the regular season,” said Murphy, whose team will be represented in 6 events. "They placed well at the regional (third) and finished third in the conference meet. "But the competition at state is always tough. The girls will go and compete and you always hope to place.” Three Hastings relay teams placed in the top 3 in regional* to earn state berths. The 400 team of Tammy Bryans, Evy Vargaz, Melin­ da Hare and Laurie Kensington; the 800 team of Bryans, Tracy Heath, Hare and Kens­ ington; and the 3200 meter foursome of Julie Dimmers, Heath, Anna Spindler and Timmi Watson all earned spots. Individually, Julie Dimmers in the 1600 and Kristin Lyons and Beth Gidley in the 100 as well as Lyons in the 300 hurdles also qualified. For the boys, Hastings placed three kids in five events. Senior Chad Lyons, out for track for the first time, qualified in both the high jump and long jump. Wayne Oom qualified for state in the mile and 2-mile and Troy Dalman will be perform­ ing this Saturday in the 300 hurdles. Fulmer said Lyons ranks in the top three percent in the long jump while Oom has the fifth best overall time in the 2-mile of the 30-40 kids who'll be at thr meet. Sports Hastings Fabricio Cordova (left) streaks toward a teammate In the 2-mlle relay and (right) hands the baton off to Mark Schaubel In Tuesday’s Barry County meet In Middleville. Rain slows Saxon hardball team’s title bid Rain temporarily halted Hastings' bid for a Twin Valley baseball championship Tuesday as a key doubleheader at Sturgis was postponed. The twinbill was rescheduled for Wednes­ day as the wild, 6-team scramble for the league baseball title entered the stretch drive. The top six teams, including frontrunner Hastings, entered Wednesday’s games within 1 % games of each other as one of the tigbest races in the history of the league entered the final week. Hastings, at 7-3, had a half game lead over Lakeview at 7-4 and a full game lead over the Trojans and Marshall at 6-4 heading into Wednesday. Lakeview had only 3 gams.* to with the other three teams having 4. Coldwater at 7-5 and Hillsdale at 6-5 are longshots to win the league. The Cardinals were to have played Marshall in a pair on Wednesday with both teams needing a sweep to remain in the race. Hastings coach Bernie Oom, whose team tied with Coldwater for the 1984 crown, said the schedule probably favors Lakeview, who only has to sweep past Hillsdale and Harper Creek while hoping the Saxons lose at least once. Even so, if the Saxons gained at least a split against Sturgis, a doublebeader sweep of low­ ly Albion (2-8) on June 5 in a makeup twinbill would have given Hastings at least a share of the title. *Td say we’re sitting in good shape," said Oom. "We’re the team to beat because we're at the top. The other teams know that." Other than the alumni-varsity game on Monday, the Saxons have not played a league game since a 3-0 win over Marshall on May 20. Saxon jayvees lose four games; fall to 3-10 4*1 TUU.ilifgs* jayvee baseball team lost four games last week to fall to 3-10 on the year. The Saxons fell to Lakeview 10-0, Lakewood 9-2, Harper Creek 7-5, and Marshall 5-4. Gary Parker was the losing pitcher in 2 of the 3 games while Jamie Garrett was the loser against Lakewood. The Saxons were no-hit against Lakeview while fanning 12 times in only 5 innings. Parker’s walk in the opening inning was the only Saxon baserunner. Against Lakewood, Jeff Pugh had 2 hits while in the Harper Creek contest, Jamie Strohm had a 2-run homer. Jack Hobert had 2 hits in the Marshall loss. Hastings to host dist. baseball tourney Lakewood will be amongst the four teams taking pan in the district baseball tourney No. 26 this Saturday in Hastings. Lakewood will play Lakeview, which eliminated Hastings 5-3 in a pre-district game last Friday, at noon Saturday. Plainwell plays Allegan in the first game at 10 a.m. The championship game is slated for 45 minutes after completion of the noon game. The winner advances to the Marshall regional against the champion of the Dowagiac district. Lakewood beat Pennfield to enter the districts; Lakeview topped Delton and the Saxons; Allegan slipped past Comstock and Wayland; while Plainwell nipped Gull Lake to reach the districts. First annual alumni track meet attracts 25 The first annual Hastings Alumni Track Meet drew 25 participants last Saturday. Hastings track coach and meet organizer Paul Fulmer said the alumni meet was a success. "For the first year 25 might seem like a meager number, but I was happy with it," be said. "The number in the 5k run was disapointing, but there were other runs going on Old and New... For tho flrat time In three yeera, the supposedly annual Hastings AlumnlVaralty baseball game was held last Monday with the two teams playing to a 7-7 tie. The game had been rained out the last three Memorial Days. Alumni and Saxon varsity teams battle to 7-7 tie Because of rain, there hadn't been a winner in the annual Hastings Alumni-Varsity game in three years. And despite a sunny and pleasant afternoon on Monday, there still hasn't been a decision in four yean. The still-surprisingly-talented alumni team, comprised of Hastings graduates from 1969 to 1985, rallied from a 6-0 deficit to tie the varsi­ ty 7-7 in 10 innings. The game was called at that point because of: (A) Coach Bernie Oom's fear of using up his pitchers' arms with four games yet tn play in the Twin Valley season and (B) The alumni team’s desire to spend the rest of the afternoon rubbing Ben Gay into long-forgotten aching muscles. Actually the game was a loose affair with the final outcome being of very limited consequence. The varsity hadn't beaten the alumni in six years with the last three games being rained out. The jinx looked to be broken as the varsity team, still very much in contention for a Twin Valley title, scored 5 runs in the first inning and 1 in the second for a quick 6-0 lead. But the alumni sliced the lead to within 64 after 4 innings and tied the game with a 2-run eighth. “ The viraity train grabbed, brief 7-« leanthe bottom helf of the eighth, but Joe Maurer', solo homer in the ninth tied the game. r Brian Cuddahee (1975) and Tun Lwe, (1975) had 2 hits each for the vmit/SS Mike Davis and Mike Karpinski had 3 hit, fn. the varsity. Kevin Purgiel, Steve Haves Scon Weiler added 2 hits for the vanity’. that day. “But things went pretty good. Everybody had a good time and they're looking forward to it next year.” Tom Warner won one event individually god was a member of the winning 880, 440 and mile relays. Tim James won the 440 and 880 and was a member of the mile relay team. Ocher individual winners were Theo Lexmood in the high jump; Cecil Pelfrey in the shot; Kevin Woods in the 5k run; Steve Maurer in the 120 high hurdles; Brad King in the 100; and Frank Schwartz in the mile. The 2-mile relay team of Jack Longstreet, Krupp Woods and Schwartz; the 880 team of gd McKeough, Warner, Dan King and Pat McKeough; the 440 team of Ed McKeough, Warner, Brad and Dan King; and the mile relay of James, Warner, Maurer and Harry Doele also won events. Iq the womens division, Laura Allerding won the long jump, 120 hurdles and 220 while jin Wilkins capmred the 5k run, mile and 880. Hastings announces physicals Physicals for any athlete planning to play a 1986-87 sport at Hastings High School must first pass a physical exam. The exams will be given on June 3 or 10 with the girls at 7 p.m. and the boys at 7:45 p.m. It will be the only time free physicals will be offered by the athletic department. Sports.. at a glance by StW V-dd." Thursday’s Best The Michigan High School Athletic Association has announced the 1987 football season will start a week e xriier in order to keep its present four-week, 64-team state playoff formal. Because there had been five weeks in November the last two years, there was do need to change the format. But begin­ ning in 1987 there are only four weeks in November. As a result, if teams were to continue with a nine-game season schedule, the ninth game would have to be canceled for teams qualifying for the playoffs. Idle thought: How long before high school sports are run like the pros? High school seasons are plenty long for 17 and 18-year olds now. Speaking of the MHSAA, it rightfully suspended Mose Lacey, whose Flint Beecher team defeated Hastings in the 1985 basketball quarterfinals, for his childish conduct in this year's state finals. Lacey verbally abused the timekeeper and officials after Beecher lost to Saginaw Buena Vista on a 54-shot at the buzzer. Prediction: The Tigers will finish no better than third and will be out of the race by the middle of August. Being a typical naive fan, however, guess who'll be sitting in box seats for the upcoming Toronto series. It's strange how sports work sometimes. With only 3 starters back from a team which lost twice as many games as it won, much wasn’t expected of the Hastings baseball team this year. But with 4 games left in the season, the Saxons find themselves a half game in front in the Twin Valley title race. On the other hand, with a wealth of talent returning to the Hastings softball team, the team is mined in second place with only a mathmatical chance of winn­ ing its third Twin Valley title in four years. Speaking of the baseball team, coach Bernie Oom says 3 wins in the last 4 games will leave his team KM and pro­ bable co-champions. Lakeview's schedule is the easiest of the five teams still in the hunt with only basement-dweller Harper Creek and Hillsdale remaining. Hastings was wash­ ed out Tuesday at Sturgis and has Albion left June 5 in a makeup twinbill. Why is it so hard to get into pro basketball in June? Did you see where Larry Bird, in com­ plaining that television was juggling star­ ting times of NBA playoff games, said be is bigger than the Indy 500 in Indiana? Did you also catch Tony Kubek say the reason baseball games are longer are because there are more pickoff throws to first? It wouldn't be that commercial time has been increased from one to two minutes Detween innings would it? Slowly but surely television is wreck­ ing sports. While we're cutting up the media, read the Detroit News carefully sometime. The News' sportswriters are nothing but cheerleaders for the Tigers, who badly need an outfielder and two pitchers, not pom poms. Hats off to the Hastings girts track team which qualified the most girls for the upcoming state in half a decade. Early Hastings 5-4. Tops. football prediction Geez, this is no time to be thinking of fall sports. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! May 31 TRACK StateTTnaTs Junes Baseball Albion(2) June 5 Softball Albion (2).. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 29,1886 Words for the Y’s Backyard Swim Lessons - In our con­ tinued effort to make our community a safer beginners 2. Can do a front crawl and back crawl. Need not have perfected. (30 minutes). place, the Hastings YMCA and Youth Coun­ cil will again be teaching Red Cross Water rotary breathing Intermediates: Must have passed advanced beginners. Participants must be able to do the front crawl with rotary breathing and back Safety Courses in neighborhood backyard pools. All of our instructors are Red Cross certified. Each class will require a minimum of six students and no more than eight to in­ crawl in good form. (30 minutes). Swimmers: Must have passed sure maximum individual attention. The following is a list of the classes being offered this year. in­ termediates. Swimmers must be able to do the front crawl, back crawl, breast stroa-, and elementary backstroke. AU classes run Monday thru Friday of the first week, and Monday thru Thursday the se­ Pre-school beginners: A basic beginners course for children 4-5 years old (30 minutes in length). cond. Session A runs from June 16 to June 26. Session B from June 30 to July 11 (no class on Beginners 1: Basic water adjustment for children who are afraid to put their head under the water and cannot float. (30 minutes). Beginners 2: For children who are at ease in the water and are ready to learn swimming skills (30 minutes). Beginners 3: This class is for the older child, ages 11 and up who would be classified Advanced Beginners: Must have passed stretched out along our State's water boun­ dary Aerial views of isolated or restricted areas of beach provide a dramatic, natural shoreline. Among those aspects arc its landscape. The photographs will be on display through Thursday, June 12. The exhibit was made possible by a grant from the Michigan Coun­ cil for the Arts, with additional support by the School Employees* Credit Union. kids ages 5-14. Give your kids a great ex­ perience that they'll remember forever. Fora detailed brochure call the YMCA ■ 945-4574. Thomas Huver Best seat in Former resident to graduate The library was recently presented with merit badge series booklets. The 120 pamphletes have information on such traditional scouting subjects as camping, canoeing, and first aid; and new area:; like farm and ranch management, genealogy, money manage­ ment, and space exploration. The merit badge library is a gift from the Carl Niethamcr Trust Fund. Following the ersdoguing process, the books will be available for check out; they will be shelved together in the Young adult non-fiction area. Grand Rapids native who had won Boston Marathon, and 1984 Marathon Champion, Joan Samuelson. Ms. Benoit-Samuelson the 1983 Olympic Benoitmanaged Bender of Middleville. Carol, competing hi the 40-49 age group, completed the course in 1:51:50. She placed 41st among female to set a U.S. record for 25 km in the 1986 was Jan Wilkins of Hastings. Competing in her first River Run, Jan was the 90th female, finishers. The second area female to finish crossing the finish line in 2:02:18. There were 3575 runners overall. Listed below are area residents who finished the HOMETOWN AGE-GROUP PLACE Middleville Hastings Hastings Middleville Middleville Middlevine Hastings Middleville Hastings Hastings" Hastings Hickory Corners Nashville Hastings Delton Hastings Hastings Middleville Hastings Hastings 35-39 35-39 40-44 45-49 35-39 35-39 35-39 35-39 35-39 4549 35-39 35-39 45-49 30-34 35-39 30-34 35-39 4549 35-39 25-29 151 152 353 490 513 557 1168 1343 1391 1433 1660 1700 1705 1964 1978 2097 2490 2508 2583 1:36:24 1:36:25 1:42:50 1:45:46 1:46:25 1:47:13 1:58:00 2:00:26 2:01:13 2:01:30 2:02:05 2:06:12 2:07:03 2:07:05 2:12:20 2:12:41 2:15:47 2:30:24 2:31:22 2:36:53 Middleville Hastings Hastings Hastings Middleville Middleville 4049 30-34 25-29 4049 20-24 4049 41 90 133 278 286 330 1:51:50 2:02:18 2:06:57 2:20:57 2:22:08 2:25:50 TIME WOMEN Carol Bender Jan Wilkins Susan Hoffman Liz Lancaster Shirley Henkey Sharon Schondelmayer ecology, the industry and the communities Christopher Schneiter of Kalamazoo capture many aspects of the western Lake Michigan archery, rocketry, boating, canoeing sailing and snorkeling. Kids have plenty of fun in the cabins and with other special activities. D») Camp and Resident Camp are available for Among current area residents, only one se­ cond separated the top two finishers. Dae Bod. runners compete in the 35-39 age group. The first area female to finish was Carol MEN Dave Knapp Kevin Woods Brad Bennett Bob Vandenberg Mark Shriver Don Krueger Bruce Edger George Zoemer Jim Wilkins JWmWarreh effgene Haas Thomas Howard Calvin Morgenthaler Mark Felpausch Michael Burdick Bruce Curtis Tim King Lloyd Ellwood Brian Shumway Vaughn Shade Hastings Public Library presents "A region in view: photographs fron, J>e shoreline pro­ ject. 1982-1983," an Artreach traveling ex­ hibit from the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. The eight, large, black-and-white photographs by Gary Cialdella and Former area resident, Thomas Huver, son of Richard and Sunny Huver of Austin, Texas, will graduate from David Crockett High in Austin on June 6. During his four years at Crockett High, Tom was awarded the Trustee’s Scholarship Award twice and the Cougar Gold Award three times for scholastic achievements. He has been accepted by the University of Texas in Austin for the fall semester and plans a degree in business administration. Tom’s grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wilder of Nashville. MI and Mrs. Virginia Huver of Hastings, MI. of 1:28:00. country. The 1986 race was won by Greg Meyer, a NAME campen on the move and enjoying every minute of every day. Instructional programs include swimming, creative crafts. BB guns, new copies of the Boy Scouts of America Ki.app of Middleville edged Kevin Woods of Hastings by 1:36:24 to 1:36:25. Knapp was the 151st male finisher with Woods 152nd. Hastings Summerfest Run, Mike Martin. Mike, currently a Kalamazoo resident, finish­ ed 33rd among the male runners with a time can afford. L Program at YMCA Camp keep and to receive a detailed brochure call the YMCA office at 945-4574. To receive more and is consistently rated by the National Run­ ning Press as one of the top road races tn the The first finisher with a local tie was former Hastings resident and a past winner of the YMCA Camp Algonquin -Summer Camp for Kids!!!... And at a price Mom and D«d Library gets scout booklets Twenty-six area residents participate in Old Kent River Bank Run this month At least 26 Barry County residents com­ pleted the ninth annual Old Kent River Bank Ran on May 10. This event is the largest 25-kilometer (15.5 miles) run in the county Hastings Library presenting photo exhibit of lake shoreline July 4). Session C from July 14-July 24, and Session D from July 28 to August 7. The cost of the program is $20. To register information on class contents call Debbie Storms, pool director at 945-2892 Monday and Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Each class has a definite enrollment limit so preregistration is required. as a beginner, but would prefer to be with children their own age. (30 minutes). Page 11 Legal Notices STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY File No. B5-598-CH COM0UCA BANK BATTLE CREEK FORMERLY KNOWN AS Security Notional Bonk of Battle Creek. Plaintiff. ALAN E. CHARLES CO.. INC. GRAYDON DOSTER d/b/o DOSTER LUAABER CO. WILLIAM J. SIMPSON. MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK. LEROY E. BLAIR. WILLIAM G. CRAWFORD. WILLIAM C CRAWFORD ond DELTON LOCOMOTIVE WORKS. INC.. Defendants. Vem J. Stoffel. Jr. (P252I8) Attorney for PlaintiH Richard C. Walsh (P21948) Attorney for Defendants Alon E. Charles Co.. Inc. ond Delton Locomotive Works. Inc. Margo R. Hannum (36940) Attorney for Defendant Michigan National Bank ORDER Al a session of so io Court held In the Circuit Courtrooms In lhe City of Hastings. Michigan, this 14th doy of Moy 1986. Present: Honorable: Deming Circuit Court Judge On the 24th day ol October. 1985. on action was filed by Comerico Bank - Battle Creek, formerly known os Security National Bank of Battle Creek. PlaintiH. against Alan E. Charles Company. Inc.. Graydon Doster, d/b/a Doster Lumber Company. Willibm J. Simpson, Michigan National Bank. Leroy E. Blair, William G. Crawford. Wil Horn C. Crowford end Delton Locomotive Works. Inc., in this Court to foreclose a mortgage dated Moy 22.1973. Upon consideration of the verified Motion of Plaintiff, ond the AHidovit in support thereof, attesting to the foci that lhe Defendant. Leroy E. Blair, can­ not be personally served with a Summons ond o copy ol the Complaint herein because his known oddret*. ond that publi­ cation of notice of this action Summer Camp for Kids! ...at prices Mom & Dad can afford! Culation it mo«1 Hkrfy Io give notice to thia Defendant, and it appearing to the Court thot Plaintiff, after diligent inquiry. Defendants residence either within or without the State of Michigan, ond it further appear Ing that personal service in the Summons and Complaint in this action cannot be mode on tho Defendant for the above-stated reasons, and that publication is the best moons available to appraise Defendant of the pen­ dency of this action. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. Leroy E. Blair, shall, on or before the 23rd answer on Vem J. Stoffel. Jr., attorney for Plaintiff. whose address is 332 East Columbia Avenue. Suite A. Battle Creek. Michigan 49015. or take such by law. Failure to comply with the Order may result in a Judgment by default ogainst the Defendant for tho relief de­ manded in the Complaint filed in this Court. H IS FURTHER ORDERED that consecutive weeks in tho Hastings Banner, a newspaper of general circulation hereby designated as most likely to give notice Io the Defendant. Publication shall occur within the County of Hostings, Stalo of Michigan. LT IS FURTHER ORDERED that date of entry if this Order; and that mailing a copy of this Order be dispensed with, because Plain­ tiff cannot, with reasonable dili­ gence, ascertain a place where the Defendant would probably receive matter transmitted by mail. Honorable: Hudson E. Deming James J. Stoffel. For Stoffel & Stoffel, Attorneys for Plaintiff Business Address SteHel 8 Stoffel 332 East Columbia Avenue. Suite A Battle Creek. Michigan 49015 Phono: (616)962-3545 (6-5) PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OFTMEFMENO OFTHECOURT Under Micnigon Law the Chief Circuit Judge annually reviews will be conducted on or about July I. 1986. This review is limited by low to the following criteria: whether the Friend ol the Court is guilty of miscon­ duct. neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written NOTICE OF PUBLIC NEARING ON PROPOSED Our finest riders have looks, comfort and performance second to none ABA-4 COUNTY OF BARRY Notice is hereby given that tho Borry County Planning/ Zoning Commission will con- John Deere “S” Series riders. Deluxe 8- and U-hp mowers with 30- and 38-in. cuts. With premium features: electric start. Low vibration, low noise design. Low-pressure tires and oscillating front axle for smooth, stable ride. In-line 5-speed gear transmission. Full welded steel frame. Rear bagger available. See us about them., and ride first class. County Commissioner s Room. County Annex Building. 117 South Broodway. Hostings. Michigan. The following Proposed Amendment to the 1976 Borry County Zoning Ordinance, os amended will be considered. Nothing Runs Like a Deere’ ARTICLE X (Amending second paragraph) Delete tho existing last sen­ tence of the second paragraph which reads — “The Administrator shall be a resident of the unkorp area of Barry County and a United States Citizen." Amended to read — “The Administrator shall be a resident of Barry County with­ in one year of employment and a United States Citizen." Interested persons desiring Io present their vlaws upon the amendment either verbally or In writing will be given lhe oppor­ tunity to be hoard at lhe above mentioned time ond place. Tho amendment of the Borry County Zoning Ordinance Is available for public Inspection at the Borry County Planning OHko. 117 S. Broadway. Has­ tings. Michigan between tho hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. • Monday thru Friday. Please phone the Planning Office of 948-4830 for further information. Norvol E. Thaler. Borry County Clerk (»-») a statutory duty; whether the purposes of tho Friend of the whether the duties of the Friend out in a manner that reflects the needs of tho community. Members of the public may submit written comments to the Chief Judge relating to these criteria. Send your written comments, with your name ond address, to: Hon. HUDSON I. DEMING, Barry County Court­ house. Hastings. Ml 49058. Check out our Good Selection of USED LAWN and GARDEN EQUIPMENT THORNAPPLE valley 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hostings • 616-945-9526 Be good to yourself ... You deserve the very best! Come to the HASTINGS DIET CENTER and we’ll teach you all the rest! ~ ~ AVERAGE WEIGHT LOSS 17-25 Pounds in Just 6 Weeks LINDA SCHANTZ from Hastings has lost 21 % pounds and 3214 inches. NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE Notice Is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions of Act 62 of the Public Acts of 1956, State of Michigan, amend­ ments to the Uniform Traffic Code for cities, townships and villages were adopted by reference by the Council of the Ci­ ty of Hastings on the 27th day of May, 1986. The purpose of such Code Is to regulate the operation of vehicles, to provide for the regulation and use of streets, highways and alleys and other public and seml-publlc places within the City of Hastings and to provide penalties for the violation of said Code. Programs al YMCA Camp keep campers on the move and ending every minute o' every day irv • irucliona. programs include swimming creative J X BB gun? archery rocketry boatmg canoe sailing and snorkeling Kids nave plenty o'tun i^hTcM?ns and with other special achvit.es Day lu Give your kids a great experience that thcvll remember 'orem- Ca" tudur__________ .__ Complete copies of the Uniform Traffic Code are available at the office of the City Clerk for Inspection by and distribu­ tion to the public at all times. tAMP ALGONQUIN DAVE STORMS. DIRECTOR 2055 Iroquois Trail Hastings. Michigan 616-945 4574 No further or additional publication of the Uniform Traffic Code is required or contemplated. Dated: May 27, 1986 SHARON VICKERY, Clerk A MESSAGE FROM LINDA - I have tried just about every diet imaginable. I finally found one that really works. 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Bam Noon l DIET CENTER^ Call and get atarted today ar call fora free, no-obligation consultation - or just atop by I 1615 South Bedford Road, M-37 (next to Cappon Oil) Hastings, Ml ■EM Phone 948-4033 OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL ... Phone... 685*6881 �Page 12- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, May 29,1986 Maple Valley High names top graduating seniors in Class of ’86 Principal Burr Hartenburg has announced the names of Maple Valley High School students who have earned recognition for top academic honors in the class of 1966, in­ cluding valedictorian Melissa Brenton and salutatorian Tamara Lea Frith. Melissa Brenton is the daughter of William and Suzanne Brenton, and will graduate number one in her class on June 1 with a grade point average of 4.000. Lake Odessa Grand Marshal named She has served as her class treasurer for all of her four years of high school. She has also been the treasurer of National Honor Society. Melissa has been a member of the high school band for four years and has been active in basketball and softball. She was recently named an Academic All-American and her future plans include a June wedding and college at Michigan State University 8 Tamara Lea Frith, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Herb Frith of 728 Gregg Street, Nash­ ville, will graduate with a 3.950 g n a She has served a secretary o( the National Honor Society, a member of band since the fifth grade, participated in volleyball and softball in grades 9-11 and was named an Academic All-American. In the future, she plans to go into the secretarial field and later marry. Other students graduating with high honors are: Polly Cook, 3.943 g.p.a; Carmen Tobias. 3.780 g.p.a; Ann Hummel 3771 g.p.a.; Kevin Wetzel, 3.618 g.p.a.; Caro| Lamie, 3.611 g.p.a.; Mike Smith. 3,543 g.p a Amy Laverty, 3.524 g.p.a.; and Heather Christie, Stacy Conroy and Jamie Appleman Tamara Lea Frith .Melissa Brenton Board policy, continued Legal Notices AND ANY OTHER MTIJtKSTVO POISONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Plan­ ning Commission on Wednesday. June 4. 1986. ot 7:30 o'clock p.m. ot the Prairieville Town­ ship Holl. 10115 South Norris Rood, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE ot this public hearing include. In brief, the following: 1. The proposed rezoning upon the application of Eddie D. Cobble of an approximate 3.95 acre parcel of fend located approximately 400 feet east of Sunset Point Drive ond having approximately 680 feet of fron­ tage on the south side of Merlou Avenue In Prairieville Township. rieultural District zoning classiRural Area Convenience Com­ mercial Dlstrkl zoning dassHlcation. It It alto proposed to amend the Prairieville Town­ ship Matter land Use Plan to as io change the land use class iikafion of the aforementioned property from the present "A" Agricultural classification to a proposed "C~ Commercial land use classification. 2. The proposed rezoning upon the application of Bobbie Delton Road east of Norris Rood within Prairieville Township and more specifically described os Lot No. 1 of Prairieville Heights Plat. The subject property Is located to the immediate west of 8426 Delton Road and Is pro­ posed to be rezoned from Its present R-2” Single-Family and Two-Family. Medium Density, Residential District zoning classi­ fication to a proposed “C-1" mercici District zoning cfe-sificotfen. 3. The proposed rezoning upon the application of Ralph Handy of an approximately 133foot by 145-foot parcel of land located immediately across the rood from 11458 Handy Lane within Prairieville Township. The property Is proposed to be re­ zoned from Its present “A” Agricultural District zoning clas­ sification to a proposed “R-2" Single-Family ond Two-Family. Medium Density, Residential District zoning classification. Township Zoning Ordinance by the addition of a new Section 6.12-4 to allow private airfields or aircraft landing strips as a special land use in all zoning classifications subject to certain conditions and limitations, in­ cluding. but not limited to, the requirement of a minimum 20acre parcel and limitations on the commercial use of any such private airfield or aircraft land­ ing strip. B. Such other ond further matters os may properly come before the Pfenning Commis­ sion at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed tentative sidered. as well as the Township Zoning Ordinance, Township zoning Mop. and Township Land Use Master Plan, may be exam­ ined at the Prairieville Town­ ship Holl located at 10115 South Norris Road within the Town­ ship ot ony reasonable time from and after the first publi­ cation of this notice until ond Including the time of public hearing ond may be further ex­ amined at the public hearing. The Prairieville Township Pfenning Commission ond Town­ ship Board reserve the right io mentioned proposed zoning text amendments at or following the public hearing. All Interested persons are inviled to be present to participate In discussion on the matter. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armlntrout, Secretory Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 (616)623-2664 (5-«) Notice Is hereby given that tho Borry County Planning Commis­ sion will conduct a public hear- Legal Notices STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY rVBUCATKJR NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-1V482-SE Estate of CLARK E. WINCHESTER. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your Interest in lhe estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On June 16. 1986 at 9:00a.m.. In the probate court­ room. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. loughrln. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held sonal Representative of Clark E. Winchester who lived at 170 West Second St.. P.O. Box 24. Roanoke M.. and who died Sept. 10,1980; and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated June 9. 1778 be admitted to probate. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims ogalnst the Deceas­ ed must be presented, personally or by mall, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before August 15. 19B6. Notice Is further given that the Mildred C. Wincheder 170 Wed Second St.. P.O. Box 24 Roanoke. IN 46783 Gordon C. Miller (attorney) 133 West Cedar Street Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (5-29) By order of the United Bank of Michigan (formerfy United Com­ munity Bar*) (the “Secured Cred­ itor'*). the equipment of Donald J. Falconer, 4415 Fighter Road. Hastings, Michigan, shall be sold. In bulk, al public sale os follows: Place: 4415 Fighter Road Hastings, Michigan Property to be Sold: All equip- Equipment from the Secured Creditor In th* amount of $100,000. Only blds In excess of that amount shall be entertain- Ted Woldmar, (applicant) located within the front yard of o waterfront lot In a residential district shall exceed four feet in height u 5. The proposed amendment vide Township Zoning Ordinance by the addition of a new sub­ section ”1" to allow as a per­ mitted use in the “C-1" Rural Area Convenience Commercial District zoning classification any business primarily for the retail •ale of merchandise or services to which ony manufacturing, assembling or fabricating is merely incidental »o and an unMjbetontial port ol the bustness Th. .xL.lcS .ub.Kho"* -"‘tort,l. P'opotod io b. *. Th. p«M>ox.d om.odm.ni .1 Artld. VII ot *• .III. Towmhlp Zo"1"® b, th. addition ot o 0*w Section 6J2.3 to allow radio ond TV mtn.ml.xloo r*cM"0 and r.tay to~.ro tor maltlplo l~x. or ux* ol cu,tonr.r» «th.r thon tM own.r ox o xp*dal land ax. In ,11 ,„o.n0 rlo.xll.cotlw.. «*to corral" H>*«t'“4 XM forth io th. propo^ ,.,t om.ndo.-o’ ___ 7 Th. p.opox«d om.nom.ol ot Artkl. Vtl ol th. Pro,no-ill. HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON: JUNE 9,1986 THE PLACE (OR PLACES) OF ELECTION ARE INDICATED BELOW: Hasting* Junior High West Gym Names of Candidates for th« Bosm ot Education to be elected: ARTHUR M. ALLEN- 2 YEAR TERM PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY — 2 YEAR TERM LARRY E. HAYWOOD - 4 YEAR TERM WILLIAM HEATH-4 YEAR TERM DIANE L. HOEKSTRA - 4 YEAR TERM NANCY L. JONES-2 YEAR TERM The following PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS will be voted upon: PROPOSITION! Shall lhe 20,8960 mills limitation ($20,896 on each St.OOO.OO) on stele equalized valu­ ation on the amount ot taxes which may be assessed against all property In the Hastings Area School Dlatrlct, Michigan, which will expire with the 1986 tax levy, bo renewed lor three (3) years, 1987 to 1989, tor operating purposes? ponses of retaking, holding and Equipment, with tho balance be­ ing applied to satisfy the In­ debtedness due th* Secured Creditor. Tho surplus. If any, shall be disposed of pursuant to 9-504 of the Michigan Uniform Commercial Code. The Equipment shall be sold AS IS with no warranty as to title nr condition whatsoever. Including The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases In the total tax rate limitation In any local unit affecting lhe taxable properly in lhe School District and the years such increases are effective are as follows: WCALUMT -----------VOTED INCREASES County of Barry City of Hastings Assyria Township Baltimore Township Carlton Township Castleton Township Hastings Township Hope Township Irving Township Johnstown Township Maple Grove Township Rutland Township Woodland Township Barry Intermediate School District Hastings Area Schools None None None None 1J .5 None YEARS EFFECTIVE 1986-1987 1986-1987-1988 County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to peal either verbally or in writing will bo given tho opportunity to bo hoard at the above merition- The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Borry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich­ igan during the hours of 8:00 o.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further Information. NORVAL E. THALER. Clerk Barry County (5-29) chantability, fitness for a par­ ticular purpose or otherwise. Any parties having questions review a Utting of th* Equipment being sold In bulk or wishing to arrange an Inspection of the Equipment at the place of sole should contact Harold E. Nelson, Clary, Nantz. Wood. Hofflus. Rankin ond Cooper. 500 Colder Plaza. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503. telephone (616) 459-9487. No assurance or representation of Equipment reflected on the equipment listing is available to be included In the sale. All in- physically Imped the Equipment Insteod of relying solely on lhe equipment Utting which it availoble at set forth above. Dated: Moy 77, 1986 CLARY. NANTZ. WOOD. HOFF1US. RANKIN & COOPER Attorneys for United Bank of Michigan By: Harold E. Nelson 500 Colder Plaza Grand Ropidt. MJ 49503 (616) 459-9487 (5-») BUDGET HEARING On General Revenue Sharing The City of Hastings will hold a public hearing at 7:45 p.m. on Monday, Juno 9,1988 In the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of hearing written or oral comment from the public concerning the proposed annual budget for the fiscal year 1987 and the use of revenue sharing funds as contained In that proposed budget, summarized below. General Revenue Sharing (GRS) Is a program of general fiscal support from the federal government to local governments with only limited re­ quirements about how the money should bo spent. Decisions on the use of local funds are made at the local level, by the government and the peo­ ple closest to local problems. The revenue sharing regulation require a hearing on the proposed use of these funds In relation to the overall budget before the budget Is adopted each year. All Interested citizens, groups, senior citizens and organizations repre­ senting the Interest of senior citizens are encouraged to attend and to sub­ mit comments. REVENUES SOURCE Property Taxes Users Fees........................................... Miscellaneous................................... Transfers from Other Funds____ Licenses and Permits.................... Rents and Royalties......................... Income from Other Governments Fines and Forfeitures................... Interest on Investments.................. Federal Revenue Sharing .............. TOTAL AMOUNT $1,088,591.00 .. 22,650.00 .. 900.00 .. 59,994.20 .. 2,000.00 .. 2,100.00 .. 843,606.00 .. 21,000.00 .. 137,205.00 .. 35,000.00 $2,213,046.20 EXPIRMTURES ACTIVITY (GRS FUNDS OTHER FUNDS Police $424,330.00 Fire 209,395.00 Streets 645,600.00 Library $35,000.00 48,255.20 Parks 93,550.00 Automobile Parking... 33,800.00 General Administration 722,916.00 TOTALS $35,000.00 $2,178,046.20 TOTAL $424,330.00 209,395.00 645,800.00 83,255.20 93,550.00 33,800.00 722,916.00 $2,213,046.20 A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget and additional background materials are available for public Inspection from 8.-00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. SHARON VICKERY, Hasbr«s City Clerk — City of Hastings — NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES 1986-1987-1988 None None 1986-1987-1988 19861987 1986-1987-1988-1989 Indefinitely 1.25 1986 2.386 1986 18-51 This Certificate Is given pursuant to Section 3 of the “Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not Include any tax rate limitation Increases which are not required to be recorded In the Office of the Country Treasurer. This Certificate is made In connection with an election to be held by the following School District: ELECTION DATE KAM OF MSTRICT All of tho above described pro- spare time. An open house will be held July 2, from 2-4 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Central Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Lake Odessa. All friends, relatives, and public are invited to attend. PROPOSITION II Gamral Operating Millas* Proposition Shall the limitation on state equalized valuation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property In the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, be Increased by 2.0 mills ($2.00 on each $1,000.00) for four (4) years. 1986 to 1989. for gen­ eral operating purposes, Including building maintenance and repair purposes? COUNTY TREASURER*S CERTIFICATE The South 12 rods of tho North % of tho Northeast % of Section 6, TIN. R7W. EXCEPT the West 85 ing- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to th* QualHtod Elactor* of Creditor teed funds In full on tho date of pair facility in an existing build­ ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION f interest primarily ol form machinery and He purchased a parcel of land from Dr. M.A. Hoffs known as Hillcrest Sub-division (approximately 10 acres) and built the present Sixth Avenue South from M-50 to Lakeview Drive, and then donated the street to the Village of Lake Odessa. He and his family built the first house on that street which is located at 609 Sixth Avenue and is currently used as an adult foster care home. Since selling his business, Connie and Mary have resided full-time at Morrison Lake. Connie enjoys golfing and fishing in his - CITY OF HASTINGS — N0TKC OF PUBLIC KALI PUMUANT TO SECTION S-SO4 OF TM MCMGAN UMFCMM C0MMEK1AL COM Larry Howlett, (applicant) At this hearing, the following described property located a’ 10007 Garbow Rd.. Middleville, The soil is packed with tiny weed seeds wait­ ing to burst into growth when warm weather arrives. What’s worse, as soon as an emerging crop of weeds is nipped with a hoe, a new batch appears from the seeds that have been stirred up from below. The battle can be -won, however, according to Better Homes and Gardens magazine. One of the most effective devices for weed control is a 3-to-4-inch layer of mulch placed around plants after they are up and growing. Mulch also preserves soil moisture, and vital nutrients are added to the soil as the mulch decays. Many materials can be used for mulch, providing they're porous and easy to manage. In certain areas of lhe country, some mulch­ ing materials may be easier to come by than others. Some of the most common mulches are straw, cocoa bean shells, grass clipings, ground corncobs, leaves, manure, peanut shells, peat moss, pine needles, sawdust and wood chips. Black plastic Him is a popular inorganic mulching material for heat-loving crops such as tomatoes, melons and squash. The plastic absorbs more heat than an organic mulch does, making the vegetables grow more quickly in cool weather. owned by Family Fare. In 1958 he built a newbuilding on Laurel Drive just west of Lake Odessa and moved his business to that location. In 1983 he sold the building to Stamm Equipment Co. of Wayland, and retired, Connie has been very active in civic organizations over the years. He was a member of the Lions Club for 32 years with 15 years perfect attendance and has served as a past president. He was a fair board director for five years, served 12 years on tl»e village council as a councilman, and was on the Morrison Lake Golf Course Board of Directors for nine years. Connie and his family were one of the first families to attend St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Lake Odessa when it was founded in 1949. Summary of Proposed 1987 Budget entitled persons oppearing of bid Mining wall, or other screenastructure located within th* । or front yard of a lot in a residential district (other than the front yard of a waterfront lot) shall exceed six feet In height. This Section is proposed to be further amended to pro­ vide that no such fence, wall. Winning the battle against weeds can happen che»1or requesting that Mildred County Commissioner's Room, 117 South Broadway, Hastings. At this hearing, tho following described property located at 10250 Com Rd.. Dowling, will bo Schocsscl said the amount of instruction each student receives would depend on in­ dividual "educational needs" and "physical and mental health," but generally would be a minimum of two hours per week and would not be more five hours a week. Although teachers that provide the instruc­ tion are paid at approximately $7.50 an hour, the cost to the district per year is unknown un­ til the year is complete and instruction has been paid for Schoessel said. If a lot of kids are out it could obviously cost a lot;” he added. Although state law does not specifically prescribe that a written policy exist, Schocsscl said most districts now have such a policy. The Lake Odessa Lion’s Club proudly announces the 17th annual Grand Marshall of the Lake Odessa Fair as Conrad W. "Con­ nie” Lass. Connie was bom on October 25, 1912 m Caledonia. His parents were Fred and Emma Lass. He married Mary Orlop on January 15, 1938, and together thev raised three children. They are Susan of Ann Arbor. Edward of Lake Odessa, and Cinda of Holland. They have seven grandchildren. Connie was a farmer of 170 acres until 1949 when he brought Senters Implement Dealer and started the business known as Lass Motor Sales. The location of the business was on Fourth Avenue in the building currently June9,1986 Juanita Yarger Barry County Treasurer Hastings Area School District Dated: April 24,1986 The City Council of the City of Hastings will hold a public hearing at 7:45 pm. on Monday, June 9, 1986 in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 102 S. Broad­ way to receive testimony and discuss a proposed ad­ ditional 1986 city operating millage rate. Because of a state law (Act 5 of 1982) the City’s base tax rate is increased to 15.3098 for 1986. However, the City has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within Its authorized millage rate. COUNTY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted Increases in the total tax rate limitation In any local unit affecting the taxable property In the School District and the yea's such Increases are effectivea-0 as follows: LOCAL UNIT ' -----------* VOTED INCREASES YEARS EFFECTIVE Bedford Township Hastings Area Schools NONE 1386 Mills 1986 1851 MUIS 1986 Debt Service 2M Mills Fiscal 1985-1986 Debt Service fc।Min9 Fiscal 1985-1986 This Certificate is given pursuant to Action 3 of the “Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not Include any tax rate limitation increases which are not required to be recorded in the Office of the County Treasurer This Certificate is made in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: MAM OF DISTINCT Hastings Area School District Dated: April 25,1986 ELECTION DATE June 911996 Ann Rosenbaum Calhoun County Treasurer Th* Poll* for th* Mid Efoctkn will bo op*" hwn 7:00 o'clock a.m., and remain open until 6:00 a'lodt p.m-, of the tamo Election day. Dated: May 22,1986 In order to maintain city services, the city proposes to levy an additional millage rate of .8902 mills (89 cents per $1,000 SEV) above the 15.3098 mill base tax rate, or a total operating rate of 16.2 mills (16.20 oer $1,000 SEV). This will provide an estimated 5.81% in­ crease in city operating revenues. Public comment on this proposed increase is welcome at the public hearing. Ann I. Ainslie Secretary. Board of Education May 29, 1986 SHARON VICKERY, Hastings Cit« Clerk Phone — 945-2468 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 29,1986 ject and was working at Aurora, Colo, before Lake Odessa News: being sent to California. Ron Houseman of Inglewood, Colo, is construction and contractor in charge of d* work. At Central U.M. Church on Mother’s Funeral services were held at the Church of God at Marietta. GA for Kenneth C. Cook Sr. 67 of Marietta. GA former Lake Odessa resident with burial in the Mountain View cemetery there. He was bom in Lake Odessa and lived at About 30 relatives and friends attended and watched her open her many lovely gifts received. Hostesses for the party were Diane's sisters Sue and Michele Peacock, and refreshments Day. flowers were given to mothers with the oldest daughter present (Laura Allen), mother with the youngest daughter present (VingiM Kruisengi) and mother with the most recently wedded daughter (Elaine Garlock). Children Pontiac and Logan. West Virigina before including a special decorated cake were serv­ ed and games played. The room was also moving to Marietta in 1953. He served in the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army decorated for the occasion. their mothers. On May 18 graduates were honored in the Sunday visitors of Reine Peacock were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock of Westphalia morning service at Central UMC. William Eckstrom. worship leader, introduced the and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Peacock also Betty Carey of Portland. Harry and wife Helen and seven high school graduates and college graduate Mark Johnson. Rev. Emerson Min­ der had a challenging sermon for them. The UMW hosted a reception in fellowship hall during World War II and saw action in the Normady invasion and Battle of the Bulge. Kenneth vas employed by the Lockhead Company for eight years as a design change in the Cherub Choir presented carnations w A member of the Church of God, he served as church clerk, on the pastor's council and Sunday school teacher. Reine also visited at the Richard Peacock home. Mothers Day Reine and Mr. and Mrs. Morris Carey Jr. of Portland also Ethel Carey of Lake Manor enjoyed dinner at a restaurant there. Three teachers of the Lakewood School Surviving are his wife Willa (Billie) Rae; four daughters Dr. J. Carla Northcutt of District are retiring at the close of the school year. They are Doris Huyck 20 years of ser­ Marietta, Oleta Glaze of Kennesaw, Moncita Haynes of Acworth, Susan Gamer of Marietta vice, principal al West Elementary, Mary Fran Armstrong, 39 years teaching Home and a son Kenneth Jr. of Marietta all of Ga.; a Economics and Marvin Shanks science department, after 27 years. Vem Brock the Church on Thursday, May 15 for a luncheon served to more than fifty. Laura VanDyke of bus fleet mechanic is also retiring after keep­ ing buses passing state inspection at Lake Kalamazoo spoke on insurance and medicare. Her information was very helpful The next meeting will be at the Lutheran School in Ionia on July 10 when Montcalm unit of control representative and also with the Cobb county school system in the maintainance department. sister, Vera Lane and a brother Viverne Cook of Lake Odessa. Vera and her husband Ed­ ward attended the services but Viverne was resident as Utah Wortley, age 98, passed Odessa for 24 years and from Woodland school Dallas Rush is retiring with ten years of service. A retirement dinner was recently away and services were held Monday. She and her husband were residents for many years and were connected with the WeedWortley funeral home for years at Lake held for both men. Carol VanBuren Santini of Clare, former­ ly of Sunfield, received her Master of Arts degree in Counselor Education and Personal Odessa. There were not many residents living in the area that are more than 90 years of age. Friends have learned that Edrie McCart­ ney, a former resident who moved several years ago to an apartment and sold her home here, is not good and was necessary for her to enter the Provincial House in the Grand Development from Central Michigan Univer­ sity May 3. She is a 1972 graduate of Ledge area. She is near her daughter and family, the Carl Beards. The Blue Star Mothers will meet at Lake of Lake Odessa. A family gathering on Sunday at the home unable to make the trip because of illness. Lake Odessa has lost another long time Lakewood High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Ferris State College at Big Rapids. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim VanBuren of Sunfield and her father is with the Yager State Wide Realty following the service. Among local people who attended the 40lh wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Garth Slocum at Nashville Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Karrar and Pam, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Karrar, Mr. ind Mrs. Gene Shade. Mr. and Mrs. Merton Garlock. The Ionia County Chapter of retired school personnel met at the Congregational MARSP members will be guests. and Wanda Erb and son Tyler, Arnold and Linda Erb, Nancy Erb, Gerald and Fem Tischer, Doug Henrick of Saranac and Loonie of 2635 Quakezik Drive in Hastings. He is the games. School election for the Lakewood district Ackley. The family honored Dorothy who celebrated her birthday May 20 and remembered her with gifts and all enjoyed a son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sweetland. A total of 1,432 students were nominated will be June 9. Only one seat is up for elec­ tion. Sberyln Fetterman was appointed to the one left vacant when Jack Blessing retired. A recent pink and blue shower honored Diane Rubin of Grand Rapids which was held at the all purpose room at St. Edwards church. NOnCKOF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED w XOMNQAHHNDMDCT* ‘ < COUNTY OF BARRY Notice l» hereby given the Borry County Plonning/ Zoning CommiMlon will conduct o public hearing on June 2. 1986 ot 7:30 P.M. in the County Commissioner's Room. County Anno* Building. 117 S. Brood­ way. Hastings. Michigan. The subject of the public hearing W.ll be the considero tion of the following amendment to the Barry County Zon.ng Ordinance. Mop Change • Z-86-3 Request to rexone the follow­ ing described property: Beginning ot a point on the West line of Section 5. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, Thorn­ apple Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant N00*31'41“W. 670.72 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 5; thence N89*57'15“W. 804.60 feet: thence N00*48'33"E. 285.39 feet to the Southerly most comer of Lot 65 of the recorded Plat of NOFFKE'S LAKE SHORE °LAT NO. 1. as recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, In Liber 4 of Plots on page 18: thence Z-86-3 cafeteria style dinner and visiting. Dorothy’s grandson Kevin was unable to attend as he is at Sacramento. Calif, with a construction pro- N50*1800"E. along the South­ feet; thence S00*27'57"E. 200.00 easterly line of Lots 65 through feet; thence N89*32 03"E. 224.00 69. of said Plat 340.28 feet: leet to sold East lino of tho thence N34*5400"E. along the West *4 ol tho Southwest ’4 Southeasterly line of lots 70 ol sold Section 5; thence 500*27'57"E, along sold East Uno, through 67. of said Plot. 1245.36 319.28 feet; thence N89^T1S“W. foot; thence S7T51E. 211.00 1321.34 leet to the place of feet; thence N01*5l*i. 601.67 beginning. Containing 109.0 feet: thence NTTSIW. 249.50 feet to tho Easterly line of acres of land more or less. Subject to existing roodway Noffke Drive: thence N10*09'E, along said Noffke Drive 241.12 easement along the Easterly side thereof for Duncan Lake feet: thence N25’43 E. along sold Noffke Drive 759.67 feet: thence Rood. N47*31'E, along sold Noffke From H toRl-1 Drive 188.59 foot: thence Interested persons desiring N32*16*E. along said Noffke to present their views upon the amendment either verbally or in Drive 210.67 feet: thence N17*02'E. along said Noffke writing will be given the oppor­ tunity to be heard at the above Drive 137.14 feet; thence mentioned time ond place. N04*49-E. along Noffke Drive Tho amendment of the 289.38 feet; thence NOCISW. Barry County Zoning Ordinance along said Noffke Drive: 715.47 foot to tho North Uno of sold is available lor public inspec­ tion ot the Barry County Plan­ Section 5: thence East along said ning Office, 117 South Broad­ North line 508.97 feet to tho East line of the West '4 of tho way. Hastings. Michigan be­ tween the hours of 8:00 A.M. Northwest ’4 of said Section: to 5:00 P.M. - Monday through thence 500*27 57 "E. along said Friday. Please phone tho Plan­ East line of the West '4 ol tho ning Office ot 948-4830 for fur­ Northwest '4 of said Section 5 and the East line of tho West ther Information. % of the Southwest '4 of sold Norval E. Thaler. Section 5. a distance ol 3969.70 Barry County Clerk (»■») feet; thence S89*32 03 W. 164.00 feet; thence SOO’27*57~E. 12.00 feet: thence 589*32 03'W. 60.00 From H co RL-1 **1 entertainment will be featured Entertainment will include the Hastings High School Jazz Band, a musical combo in provided Electric Department bucket trucks. Refreshments will include popcorn, hot­ dogs and soft drinks. A raffle is underuas for a front or hind quarter of beef. Tickets are available from employees or at the open house ^pnized by Don Reid and a chainsaw ex­ hibition by Ken Moland. Electric and Gas Service Departments will have displays and he available to answer questions. High rides on Saturday according to Roger Hildenbranu, Gas Service Supervisor. You need not be pre­ sent to win. In conjunction Region will be Employees on hand Centennial Committee with souvenir buttons, cookbooks with recipes contributed by region employees, pens and other keepsakes. This is an employee-funded activity. Hastings employees welcome the oppor­ tunity to show off their facility which has been in operation since 1980. Be sure to come and tour Hastings own energy distribution service with the company-wide 100th year anniversary, the Southwestern headquarters and see what’s happening for yourself. f Tote Q Ctomr Look Early diagnosis of vision problems often leads to early correc­ tion that can result in greater enjoyment of your job, your family, your hobbies and your entire outlook on life! Focus on a brighter future! Northland Optical COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled • Frames Repaired or Replaced • Prescription Sunglasses ■ Safety Glasses ASK ABOUT OUR CHILDREN’S FRAME WARRANTY - CONTACT LENS SUPPLIES 1510 North Broadway Hastings Phone 945-3906 for the merit award (financial need is not a consideration), based on their grades, class ranking and test scores. Nominees were inter­ viewed by U-M alumni representatives in their hometown area and final decisions were made by the University Regents-Alumni Award Committee. Students selected as Regents-Alumni Scholars will receive a SI.000 (non­ renewable) scholarship when they enroll in the U-M at Ann Arbor in the fall of 1986.Jt _ addition, recognition certificates have been provided to the recipient*’ high schools for presentation at spring awards convocations. Approximately 550 U-M alumni par­ ticipated in the Regents-Alumni Scholars Pro­ grams this year. The program is administered by the Alumni Association of the U-M in cooperation with the Office of Undergraduate Admit*inn* Annual Alumni banquet on June 14 The Hastings High School’s 99th annual Alumni Banquet will be held at the High School Cafeteria on Saturday, June 14 with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and banquet at 7 p.m. Last year over 400 alumni and guests attended. Each yar the Association salutes the 25th and 50th year classes, alumni members from the class of 1961 and 1936. Special gettogethers are being planned bv iiese two classes either before or following the banquet. The 55th and 60th year classes are also getting together before the banquet. The “Alumnus of the Year" will also be honored as in the past. Next year will be the 100th Annual Alumni Banquet. Although records show that the first banquet was held in 1882 at a private home no banquets were held from 1942 to 1947, so 1987 will mark our 100th year. Plans are already being formulated to make this a special occasion. Reservations must be in by June 8. Tickets are $6.50 and may be purchased from Jacobs Pharmacy, WBCH Radio, Hastings City Bank, National Bank of Hastings or from Board members Franklin Beckwith phone 945-3381, Helen Keeler at 945-2141 or Howard Ferris at 945-9611. Local students earn scholarships Caryn T. Black and Monique Dunham of Hastings are winners of scholarships from Western Michigan University beginning with the 1986-87 academic year. Black is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Black. 885 N. Fisher Road. Dunham is the daughter of Mr . and Mrs. Robert Dunham of 4390 McKeown Road. A total of 151 students qualifed for WMU OFFICIAL. ZONING MAP Pany for an open house from 1-5 p.m. this ^*hirday. May 31. Displays, refreshments will be The Univeraity of Michigan has selected 440 top high school seniors from 376 schools meeting potluck supper at 5:30 followed by the business meeting conducted by Reine Peacock, president, and social hour and Manor Tuesday. June 3, for its regular Hastings area residents are invited to join loc*l employees of Consumers Power Com­ Local student receives U-M Merit Award throughout the state to receive Regents­ Alumni Scholar Merit Awards for “outstan­ ding academic achievement, scholarly pro­ mise and potential contribution to the Univer­ sity community, including Stephen Sweetland of Anita Mitchell and sons Nicholas and Nathan was attended by Dorothy Erb, Gordon Open House being held by Consumers Power Tuition Scholarships of $1,500 per year ot $6,000 for four years; and 174 students were awarded WMU Academic Scholarships of $500 per year or $2,000 for four years The recipients were among 350 leading high school seniors from eight states who competed for $1 million in academic scholar­ ships Feb. 22 at Western. The competition in­ cluded written testing and oral problem­ solving activities for students and information sessions for parents. Read the News of Barry County EVERY WEEK in the HASTINGS BANNER When you live In Barry County, you want to know about the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school issues. Knowing your community and its people makes you feel ‘more at home*. The Hastings Banner's news staff keeps tabs of City Hall, the County Courthouse, school boards, courts and police agencies. You can read sports news that goes beyond high school to cover bowling, golf, softball, fishing and hunting (when In season). News of local clubs, social activltes and school events can also be found in The Banner, along with special columns on local history, public opinion, Ann Landers and cooking. Just think what you might have missed already! FILL OUT THE COUPON BELOW AND MAIL IT IN TODAY! Today’s News is TOMORROW’S HISTORY! While the big news of the world Is reported in headlines of major newspapers In city after city across the nation, the news of Hastings and Barry County can be found ONLY In The Hastings Banner. The Banner serves as the chronicle of life In our community and Is so Important to future historians that it is being preserved on microfilm at the University of Michigan. Nowhere else are local names and places, including YOUR NAME, as important as In The Hastings Banner. When you buy a subscription, you help to preserve the history of our people, our city, our county, our community organizations, our Industries and our schools. £HH ▼ ■ ■ (III Send my subscription to: NAME---------------- ADDRESS__________________________ M M .STATE______ ZIP--------------- I Vrfliy.o. Enclosed in my payment lor: $11 Barry County $14.50 Other Area* »00StmM»U(9month3) | $1300 Surrounding Counti««| PER YEAR in BARRY COUNTY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - or call... 948-8051 for more information! P.O. Box B, Hastings, Michigan 49058 �Paoe 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 29,1986 Graduation prayers allowed by judge —Orsa Obituarist Alberta Rase WHEELERSBURG. OHIO - Albert, Rue, 71. of Center St., Wheelersburg, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 27, 1986 at her home. Funeral services were held Friday, May 30. 1 p.m. at Harrison Funeral Home in Wheelersburg with Rev. Don Williams officiating. Burial was in Floral Hills Memory Garden in Franklin Fur­ nace, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Rase was born on Nov. 2, 1914 at Raceland, Kentucky, the daughter of John H. and Lettie (Bartley) Vance. She married Frederick W. Rase. Surviving are her mother, Lettie Vance of Xenia, OH; one son, John A. Rase of Hastings; one daughter, Mrs. James H. (Wande Lee) Fosnaugh of St. Cloud, Fla.; two brothers, Carlos Vance of Circleville, OH and Millard Vance of Amanda, OH.; two sisters, Edith Raber of Lebanon, OH and Genevieve Fallo of Xenia, OH; five grand­ children. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1978, father, three sisters, one brother, and a grandson, Jeffrey Raymond Rase in 1973. Dannie G. Tuller LOWELL - Dannie G. Tuller, 80, of Lowell died Fridav, May 23, 1986 at his home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 27 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville with Rev. Richard Hall officiating. Burial was Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Mr. Tuller was born Oct. 6, 1905 at Berlin Lucy (Headworth) Tuller. He was employed at Stafford Furniture Co., the Stanley Powell Valley Packing Co. in Ionia, and Clark Equipment Co. of Battle Creek retiring in 1967. He was a member of the Barry County Sheriffs Posse for several years. Surviving are his wife, Nola; two sons, Dannie, Jr. of Ionia and Stanley of Battle Creek; three daughters, Pauline Williams of grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; a by Ronald Fonger and the Associated Press Although no similar objections have been raised here, Hastings School Superintendent Carl A. Schocsscl said he would consider removing prayers from graduation ceremonies if citizens objected. Schoessel's comments come on the heels of a U. S. District judge’s decision carilcr this month denying an American Civil Liberties Union request to stop public prayer at gradua­ tion ceremonies in two southwest Michigan schools. The ACLU had filed a lawsuit against the Portage and Plainwell school districts because of plans to allow public prayer al graduation ceremonies. ACLU attorney Bruce Stein said the public prayer violated the U.S. constitution. Sawdy is a lifelong resident of the com­ munity, the resident said, and a ’’good, church-going man.’’ A former factory worker and farmer. Sawdy was spending his retirement years gardening, fishing and doing odd jobs, friends and relatives said. The murder victim’s father, Donald Williams Sr. of Nashville, showed up at Tues­ day’s arraignment to“try and talk with Sawdy for a few minutes,*’ he said. Williams Sr. married the Sawdys’ adopted daughter Betty, the murder victim's mother, Williams Sr. said, but the couple were divorc­ ed after only a few years. Betty and Williams Sr.’s two children, Lawanda and Donald Jr., were later abandon­ ed by their mother, neighbors of the Sawdys said, and Clifton and Agatha raised the children. Agatha was in the house at the time of the shooting, relatives said, and is now staying with family members. Both the Sawdys are in poor health, relatives said. Cliff Sawdy suffers from ar­ thritis and a heart disorder, relatives said, and the situation is going to be "really hard" on him. District Court Judge Gary R. 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The ACLU contends that the prayers violate constitutional guarantees of church and state separation. "Il is not that we oppose prayer...or in­ dividual prayer in schools," Stein said. "The only very simple thing we oppose is organized prayer by a public school system." Schocsscl said he does not believe the prayers at Hastings graduation ceremonies violate the separation of church and state. "I think that the idea is to prevent indoc­ trination." Schoessel said. "A brief praver at graduation isn’t going to indoctrinate anyone." The case in Plainwell-Portage schools was dismissed on May 9, two weeks before the Portage graduation ceremonies. Woodland murder, continued from page 1 Diagnosis center is authorized Individual Health Group Health Retirement •Life Home Auto Schocssel said he is unaware if anyone in this district has been offended by the tradi­ tional invocalion and benediction, but if thev have. he said, those complaints have not been made public. Schocsscl said he would "consider" removing the religious aspects of the gradua­ tion if citizens objected. "We try to consider all viewpoints." Schocsscl said. In May 1985. U. S. District Judge Ben­ jamin Gibson originally denied an ACLU bid for a preliminary injunction to hall prayers at the Plainwell-Portage schools' graduation ceremonies. The decision Gibson made carilcr this month was whether or not to reverse himself and find a "compelling basis for rendering an opinion that would grant a permanent injunc- Sawdy requested a court-appointed attorney but was denied the request, the judge saying that court-appointed attorneys were for "those with no resources at all." According to Sgt. Golm. lhe murder victim was unemployed at the time of his death, and his last known job was working at a carnival during the Vermontville Syrup Festival. Williams was unmarried, Golm said. Williams’ body was transported to Pennock Hospital where an autopsy was performed. Funeral arrangements were made through Vogt Chapel Wren Funeral Home in Leflal Notice NOTKX OF LfTTWG OF IffTOI COUKTY MUM of Section 33 of the CUN R1YER tatercoeety Drain Notice is Hereby Given. That we. Lynn 8. Flem­ ing ond Audrey Burdick. County Drain Commis­ sioners of the Counties of Allegan ond Barry, respectfully. State of Michigan, and Paul E. Kindinger. Director of Agriculture, will, on the 17th doy ol June A.D. 1986. at the Allegan County Drain Commissioner's office In the City of Allegan. In sold County of Allegon, proceed to receive sealed bids until 10:30 o'clock In lhe forenoon of that doy. when bids will be opened ond publicly announced for the construction of a certain Drain known and designated os "GUN RIVER Intercounty Drain", located and established in lhe Township* of Otsego. Gun Plain and Martin. County of Allegon. Soid drain will be let os follows, having the average depth ond width as set forth: All stations ore 100 feet apart. One Section beginning at the lower end of said drain near lhe crossing of 106th Ave. ond extend­ ing to Patterson Rood, a distance ol 75.931 feet. This Notice of Letting, tho Plan*. Specifications ond bid proposal shall be considered a port ol the Contract The following items will be required ond o contract lot for some: A. PHASE I 1 ITEM in. UNIT NO. DESCRIPTION 2374 Eoch Tree tuning Eoch Tree topping Eoch Tree pulling 35 Eoch Bonk protection 193 5. Brush removal 16.590 9.250 6. Manual raking 7. Power raking 2.830 8. Excavation 810 Eoch 115 Obstruction removal 10. Gabion stepped revetment 150 I F Sedimentation basin Eoch Raft passage 11 th Street to Eoch 106 th Avenue Eoch 13. 18" inlet control 24" inlet control Eoch n» BT. K3C8IH1M Red Osier cuttings Autumn Olive plantings 18. Imperial Cardino Poplar plantings 19. Silver Maple plantings 20. Raft passage 120 th Avenue to 106th Avenue 11. Maintenance C. PHASE III ITEM QTY 3228 ■■IT Eoch Eoch 483 483 Eoch Eoch 16. 88. MSCtfPDM lump Sum LumpSum ST. in ■n Raft passage 120rh Avenue to 106 th Avenue LumpSum 23. Maintenance For the purpose of meeting with rperspective — ~,____ contractors a pre-bid meeting will be held at the Yankee Springs Township Holl. 1971 Briggs Rd., at 10:30 o.m. on June 10. 1986. Attendance ot the pre-bid meeting is mandatory for all Bidders. Said job will be let in accordance with the dia­ gram now on file with the other papers pertain­ ing to said Drain, in lhe office of the County Drain Commissioners of the Counties of Allegon ond Barry to which reference may be hod by all parties Interested, and bids will be made and received accordingly. Contracts will bo mode with the lowest responsible bidder giving adequate security 22. serve the right to proceed Inwnediolely offer the odjeurn such letting to such lime and place as Gun River Intercounty Drain Advertising District ALLEGAN Gun Plain Township All of Sections; 1.2. 3, 4. 5. 6. 7, 8, 9. 10, I Hm8MM2tS •FEN: 7-S*JI ■sa.-friJSst S-lJI Also: N‘ । of SW'. of Section 12 W' « of NW« of Section 13 N’ > of Section 19 N'/> ond N’ > of SE'/« of Section 20 W > and NE’A of Section 23 NW-. of NW., of Section 26 N . of NW. of Section 27 N' i of NE'« of Section 28 Way tend Township All of Sections: 13. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26 T! 34 as -u Also: * CAR & TRUCK REPAIR indras W j.HASTINGS E'6 of Section I 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sarrica Haars: Monday 8 to 8 Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA PMTCr S' > ol NW > of Section 14 SW . of Section 15 SE' • and E’ > of SW1'. of Section 21 r=jSl GM QUALITY CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS' SERVICE PARTS CUEIM MTMS 7MT1MY1UM Call... Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. I Ad Graphics, Inc BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! (616)945-9554 Nashville. The family is planning a private service. The second degree murder charge against Sawdy carries a possible maximum penalty of life in prison, or a minimum prison sentence of anything over one year. Sentencing for such a conviction could not include probation. Second degree murder is less than first degree murder in that it does not require premeditation for a conviction. Golm said that although Sawdy carried a gun with him outside, “we believe (the shooting) happened on the spur of the moment." Any type properly anywhere I in Michigan 24 Hours Martin Township Also: SE’Z. of Section 5 EV. of Section 20 5% of Section 30 Otsego Township All of Sections: 13 Also: SE% and E% of NW'/. of Section I E% of Section 12 ES of SE7. of Section 14 N'A of NW *4 of Section 24 BARRY COUNTY SE’/« of Section 31 SV4 of Section 32 W% of SW7. of Section 33 All of Section*:'5. 6. 7. 8. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 28. 30. Also: W’ » of Section 4 SW'4 and SW,. of NW'/, ol Section 22 W'/» of Section 27 W'/» of Section 34 Orangeville Township All ol Sections: 3. 4. 5, 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 15. 16. 17. 18. Also: W’/r of Section 27 W« of Section 34 tho terms ol payment therefor, shall ond will be announced ot the time and ploce of letting. Any person desiring to bid on the above mentioned work will be required to deposit with the Drainage Board a certified check or its equivalent to the amount of 5 (five) percent of tho bid amount as o guarantee that he will enter Into contract ond fur­ nish the required bond os prescribed by law. The checks of oil unsuccessful bidder* will be returned after contract* ore awarded. All blds must be mode on bidding blanks furnished by the drainage board. All excavations shall be bid by the rod or lump sum and not by the cubic yard. Payment will be by Time drain order due June 15.1987. Wreaths laid for veterans American Legion Commander Ron Wilcoxson lays a wreath at the Viet­ nam Veterans Monument at the Barry County Courthouse as Cub Scout James Maivllle watches. The site was one of four where wreaths were laid, Monday, to honor deceased veterans. County allows drain commissioner to hire inspector Permission to hire a drain inspector has been granted to Drain Commissioner Audrey Burdick. The action was taken Tuesday by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The drain inspector position will be funded through the drain commissioner's office from funds generated by the work of the new employee, said Commissioner Cathy Williamson. She said the drain inspector would super­ vise five youth from the Michigan Youth Corp, this summer who will be working on drains. Commissioners said the youth would be in­ volved in cleaning brush out of drains to keep them open, etc. “This will keep the drains open so they don't turn into a huge project down the line, said Commissioner Richard Landon. "There’s really not much cost to us." said Commissioner Ted McKelvey. In other business, the board: —Adopted a resolution to thank recently retired county sheriff department employees, John Wcycrman and Earle Reid, for their years of public service. —Appointed Norm Stanton and Kenneth Bower to three year terms on the county plan­ ning and zoning commission. Member Ron Coates declined to accept a reappointment so one vacancy exists on the commission. —Heard that Thomapplc Software Inc. was awarded a S2.000 contract to examine and solve computer problems in the clerk and treasurer's office. The board's finance com­ mittee had been given power to act in the nutter. —Approved posting a position for an animal shelter employee. IVende/f Strickland to head McGregor’s county effort Jackie McGregor announced that former Barry County Republican Chairman, Wendell Strickland, will become Chairman of the Barry County Advisory Committee formed as part of the McGregor for Congress campaign organization. "Wendell was a great Chairman, and serv­ ed Barry County well," said McGregor. “And I’m very happy he'll be lending his talent to lhe campaign." McGregor also announced that Timothy Burd would serve as her campaign coor­ dinator for the county and that James Rice and Audrey Burdick. Barry County GOP chairmen, would be members of the advisory committee. "These two men, along with Wendell, will give the campaign a solid foundation in Barry County," McGregor said. "They are a big plus to the organization." Commenting on lhe upcoming race. Strickland, from Hastings, said he felt McGregor’s chances for victory were ex­ cellent. "There are a lot of signs, both here in the district and from around the country, that this will be Jackie's year,” Strickland said. "1 know that Democrats in Michigan and in Washington, are very worried and that Republicans are very optimistic. The National Republican Congressional Committee has Jackie as one of the top five Republican challengers in lhe nation, while as recently as March, there were reports in Washington that Wolpe was being written off as a loss by his own party.” Wendell Strickland Burd, from Nashville, said, however, they all knew the campaign was going to take everyone’s best efforts to ensure success. To which Rice added. "There’s no doubt we’ll have to give it our all." "It s going to be a tough race and that’s something we can’t afford to forget.” Rice is a resident of Nashville. Also serving on the Advisory Board to date are: Agnes Smith. Mr./Mrs. Victor Sisson. Mr./Mrs. Gerald deMink, and Elmer Faust. McGregor announced her campaign of­ ficially last Thursday. May 22. The Strickland Agency, Inc. XI South Michlgon. Hotting. day of July. ’.986. ol tho Allegan County drain commissioner's office in the City of Allegan. County of Allegon for all properties In Allegon County, and at the Barry County drain commissioner’s office in the City of Hostings for all properties in Barry County, or at such other time ond ploce thereafter, to which we. the Drainage Board aforesaid, may adjourn tho same, lhe apportionment for benefits and the lands comprised wllhln lhe ' GUN RIVER Intercounty Drain Special Assessment District." and lhe apportionments thereof will be subject to review for one day. from nine o'clock in the fore­ noon until five o'clock in the afiernoon. Al sold re­ view lhe computation of costs for sold Drain will also be open for inspection by ony parlies inter- Now. Therefore. All unknown and non-resident persons, owners and person* interested in the above described lands, ond you the County Clerk of Allegon County County Rood Commission of Allegan County Supervisor of Gun Plain Township Supervisor of Woylond Township Supervisor of Martin Township Supervisor of Otsego Township County Clerk of Barry County County Road Commission of Barry County Supervisor of Thornoppie Township Supervisor of Yankee Springs Township Supervisor of Orangeville Township Supervisor of Prairieville Township Michigan Deportment of Transportation Conroil Roilrood Corporation ore hereby notified that at the time and ploce aforesaid, or at such other time ond ploce there­ after to which said letting may be adjourned, we sholl proceed to receive bld* for the construction of said "GUN RIVER Intercounty Drain." in the man­ ner hereinbefore staled: ond also, that at such time and place os stated aforesaid from nine o'clock in the forenoon until five o'clock in the ofiernoon. the apportionment for benefits and the lands comprised within the GUN RIVER Intercounty Dram Special Assessment Districts will be subject to review. And You ond Eoch of You. Owner* and person* interested in the aforesaid lands, ore hereby cited to appear at the time and ploce of such reviewing of apportionments os aforesaid, and be heard with respect to such special assessments ond your in­ terests in relation thereto, if you so desire. Lynn B. Fleming. County Drain Commissioner. County of Allegan Audrey Burdick. County Drain Commissioner. o' So"! Poul E. Kindinger. Director ot Agriculture By M>chael R- Gregg. Deputy in charge Inter-County Drains Doted this 12th (5 29) doyofMayA.D 1986 NATIONAL MONTH JUNE 1-30 Phone 945-3215 Wheel on over for Good Service! f or Sale For Sale Automotive Miscellaneous BEAUTIFUL NEW PEACH DAVENPORT, and queen sofa bed, beige, both for S600., each $300. and 5350. 945-2092 FOR SALE I98S HONDA CIVIC CRX, S6500. 945-4144 SANTA NEEDS HELPERS Have Toy Chest parties. Guan, v tecd toys, gifts. Commission to 25%. We deliver. Free sample program. Trip and prize prog­ rams. Call 616-729-4575 or 800-922-8957 FOR SALE* 16 ft. self contained Cheetah travel trailer, $1750. Phone 945-9269 after 7:oopm_____________________ FOR SALE Women's golf clubs with bag and some extras, 1, 3 woods, 3, 5,7, 9 and putter irons, asking $65.Call after 4p.m. 948-8562 Help Wauled HELP WANTED Mature person for part-time office work with a chance of becoming full­ time in near future. Must type and be at case on telephone. Reply in own handwriting to Ad 8124, % Banner Box B, Hast­ ings, Ml 49058.____________ NEEDED A MATURE RESPONSIBLE to care for 3 children in my Woodland home starting June 9. Must have own transportation, be 18 years or older. For more information call 367-4624 before 2:30 p.m. BUSINtSS SIRVICfS TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Weekly, semi­ weekly. monthly. We do homes, offices and windows. All workers are bonded. 945­ 9448. 'tfn) Jobs Wauled CEMENT WORK: Polebarn floors, basement floors, driveways. Free estimates. Chuck Purdum. 616-945-4631 <2-27)_____________ HOUSECLEANING Are you a busy person with beds to make, dishes to wash, shopping and errands to run, but too little time? I can help. Friendly, responsible service may be yours by calling Michele at 945-2447 _ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician, assistant. Call 945 9888 (tfn) HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St., Nashville, 852­ 9537 evenings, (tfn) VOICE AND PIANO LESSONS: Janet Richards. Lessons at" Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hastings. Phone 616-349-2351. (tfn) PITS FREE 2 LONG HAIR KITTENS. 1 gray, 1 yellow. For sale: 30 gal gas hot water heater. 945-3730 after 5:30 p.m. Real Estate UNIQUE FIELDSTONE HOUSE for sale in Hastings, three bedrooms, large kitchen with lots of cupboards, beautiful oak woodwork, new fuel effi­ cient furnace, 2 car garage, den, root cellar, shady lot, new storm windows. House needs some minor repairs but otherwise a good buy at S36.500. Must Sell! No agents. 948-8444 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-06-05.pdf ab23bc5d9d91820432d741d92ee69563 PDF Text Text MAR 30 87 HfcT!NGS PUBLIC LIBRARY -W5S 47U58 Hasting:-. ni. MI. uMuuyi. NEWS ...wrap Seniors reveal future hopes R®J®ase sought for Woodland man Pages 5,6,7,8 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 _ Hmm*, Are* Chanter Corob apoMoriag a kzulrtve coffee o» Matey. lot 9 a McDonald* RenaanN. The coffee i< m for 8 a m. Senator fact Wd^on of the 13th Dwria wiU be him Io answer qua*..! lions. There wiU dao be aa open'J discuwon. ‘ The potte i> wriuna to tend *nd5f the Haatiiap Ana Chaster of Cote.4 encourages pertiupsdoa. county wid«>; Special graduation section — photos Pagel \ Legislative Coffee this Monday The Hastings | volume ' 4E131 ■ NO. 23 Banner THURSDAY. JUNE 5.1966 1966 '.JUNES, Maintenance millage on Monday’s school ballot by Ronald Fonger As millage elections go, this one has been relatively calm. But just because there is no organized op­ position to the Monday millage election in Hastings, school superintendent Carl Schoessel said he’s not predicting easy passage “The last time there was no organized op­ postion was 1983 and the millage increased failed the first time it was sought,” Schoessel said. This year, the board of education is seeking a renewal of 20.896 mills for three years and a two-mill increase for four years for maintainance and improvements. The two mill increase would mean $30 more in taxes for a home appraised at $30,000; $40 more in taxes for a home ap­ praised at $40,000; and $50 more for a home appraised at $50,000. Schoessel said he has been pleased with what he called a “positive reaction” in the community. “I think the citizens committee has worked hard to get the word out,” he said, agreeing it was a “good sign” that no opposition had been formed. The decision to seek the additional millage was made by the Hastings Board of Education last month after a citizens advisory committee and a Grand Rapids architectural firm raid that $2.3 million worth of maintenance and improvements were needed, $1.66 million of which were first priority items. Those first prioority improvements include constructing 12 classrooms in the junior high school library-study hall area at a cost of $350,000 and renovating the Central Annex at a cost of $250,000. by Mary Warner Clifton J. Sawdy, a 79-year-old Woodland man accused of second-degree murder in the death of his 25-ycar-old grandson, could be out of jail by week's end. his attorney said. Sawdy is still in jail after the postponement of a preliminary exam where bond was to be reconsidered. The exam was changed from Monday to June 23 to allow Sawdy's defense attorney time to prepare his case. The attorney. Lawrence J. Emery of Lans­ ing. said he will try to get Sawdy released on bail by tomorrow. Emery said he will cither try to negotiate a release with the county prosecuting attorney and the district court judge who originally denied bond, or ask for a special bond hearing. Emery said the court's main reason for keeping Sawdy in jail seems to be fear over Sawdy's mental state. I school’s annex plans At the time of the report, committee chair­ man and former board member Richard Shaw said repairing roofs, caulking leaky windows, by Ronald Fonger More than 35 Hastings parents have appainting and repairing dangerous entrances were also "immediate concerns” and would parcntly succeeded in reversing a plan that would have put four classes of sixth graders in be dassififed as first priority items. During the millage campaign, Schoessel has , same building as Adult Education students this fall. stressed the return residents will get on the The parents, most of students from the af­ two-mill increase if it is adopted. fected schools (Southeastern and Northeastern Schoessel said the additional millage would raise $493,256, of which $165,380 would be elementaries) crowded a truth in taxation bearing Monday night and made their objec­ supplied by the state in the form of increased tions clearly enough for Superintendent Carl state aid payments. Schoessel to reverse the policy yesterday. He said many property owners could offset the increase with the Michigan Homestead Schoessel said an informal telephone poll of Property Tax Credit and a federal income tax school board members supported reversing the original decision. deduction for the payment of local taxes. Under the plan, adult education classes According to the citizens millage commit­ tee, most senior citizens would not have any would have remained on the second floor of increase in their property taxes because of the the Central Annex and the fc tr classes of sixth "circuit breaker" provision in the Michigan graders would have replaced alternative property tax law. education classes on the first floor. Along with the proposed increase, residents As of Wednesday, plans are to move alter­ will be voting on a 20.896 renewal for three native education into a part of the high school, yean. The board decided last month to put move adult education into the Algonquin the renewal on the ballot now to avoid a School, and leave the four sixth grade classes special election (this one coincides with the in the annex. school board candidate election) and to ennole Schoessel said the cost of bringing Algon­ the schools to continue collecting half of the quin up to building restriction codes for adult taxes in the summer. education would be "considerably" less than In addition to the millage questions votai meeting the guidelines for traditional will decide the fate of three incumbent schooh apBents board member*. Eiirf-i.y, jF'‘Tbe listened to what the people had Haywood,I and board president Diane V» say." Schoessel said, explaining the change Hoekstra. \ in fipl icy. Seeking the two year seat. Created by the Oa Monday, the parents had complained for resignation of Richard Shaw, in addition to nearly two hours that the mixing of adults and Endsley are Nancy L.Jones and Arthur Allen. sixth grade students could prove to be In competition for the two four-year seats troublesome. And they were not alone in their objection are Hoekstra, Haywood and William Heath. to the proposal. Betty Heidt, the director of Sawdy told police he tried to kill himself after he allegedly shot and killed his grand­ son. Donald N. Williams, shortly after mid­ night May 27. Police expressed the fear prior to Sawdy’s arraignment last Tuesday that Sawdy could at­ tempt suicide again, and asked that he be held in jail without bond. Emery said that he will try to get a preliminary medical evaluation of Sawdy prior to talking to the judge to prove Sawdy’s mental stability. Emery said that Sawdy seemed to be “lucid and capable of answering questions” when Emery conferred with him. ”1 think he «s in stable condition.” Sawdy s friends and relatives have been rallying around him since the May 27 inci­ dent. collecting money to pay Sawdy's defense attorney and hoping he will be releas­ ed from jail soon. PRICE 25c Angry parents change Lawyer seeks accused murderer’s release Anne Colgan & 35’88 121 S. CHURCH STREET Hostreg., Mrehigon 49058 Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church St. Soon after Sawdy was arrested, canisters labeled the “Cliff Sawdy Legal Fee Fund" began popping up in Woodland grocery stores, banks and even the Lake Odessa bowl­ ing alley. A special bank account for the Sawdys was set up by Lake Odessa residents Ronald and Marge Erickson, of 7665 Velte Rd., for whom Sawdy used to work as a farm hand. Even the father of the murder victim is pit­ ching in, helping to raise money for the legal fees and hiring Sawdy's attorney. Donald Williams Sr. of 325 Maple St.. Nashville, said Sawdy is currently living on Social Security and a $54 a month pension and does not have the funds himself to pay for an attorney without mortgaging the Sawdy home. Sawdy was denied a court-appointed at­ torney at his arraignment. The judge said that Continued on page 16 Ruth Gee was one of several parents that voiced their concerns Monday night over a plan to move sixth grade classes into the Central Annex, a building that also houses adult education. adult education, said her students would not favor sharing a building because of the noise from traditional classrooms. She confirmed charges from some of the parent* that 200 of the 755 student* enrolled in adult education are referred by the Ovp-gi inent of Scoial Services and are not enroljkl by choice. "I have to say 1 agree with these folks,” board member Dr. William Baxter said Mon­ day. "I don't want 200 people there who don’t get welfare checks unless they show up." The Board of Education had never voted on the administrative policy. Parents were in­ formed when sixth graders were sent home with notes explaining the move late last week. Schoessel had contended that contact between the adults and sixth graders would have been “kept at a minimum." "The way the annex is laid out, there's no reason anyone from adult ed will have to be on the first floor," he had said. Schoessel defended the adult education pro­ gram saying people in it are "there to get high school i Diomas and to get job skills. They’re more serous than a lot of our high school students," he said. But also troubling to some was the struc­ tural soundness of a building that a citizens advisory committee had suggested be destroyed three years ago. A citizen's report last month however, which was done with the architectural firm of Daverman Associates of Grand Rapids sug­ gested the building could be used for an addi­ tional 25 years if needed repairs are made. William Vanderbout, who spoke for Daver­ man at the April board of education meeting, John Christensen KlmTebo said the firm felt at first that the annex necucO “immediate demolition.” After inspecting the building however, the firm found the building was essentially well ronfetnurted. Tbc annex was the only building in which the firm did not find evidence of leaks. Schoessel estimated minimum costs for opening the annex to house sixth graders at $25,000, but .said the district would spend $250,000 on the building if the requested twomill increase is paseed by voters Monday. “If it does not.” he said “something will have to be done” including “cither having to borrow money or cut programs." Schoessel said floors in the annex must be braced and the ceiling replaced regardless of the election results. "As it stands, it may not be pretty, but it’s safe," he said, referring to the current condi­ tion of the building. But several parents, including Colin Cruttenden, who sat on a citizens advisory com­ mittee on the fate of the building three years ago. said the annex was in disrepair then and plans had been made to demolish it. Schoessel said that committee had never consulted with a professional archtectural firm as the most recent citizens committee had. In addition to asthetic concerns he said there arc problems with existing exits in the annex and with heat loss in the winter, but that it was the best solution to elementary overcrowding. Schoessel said he “understood” why parents were upset over the original decision. "No one is pretending that this is going to be easy," he said Monday. Julie Pugh Seniors reveal their hopes after graduation With commencement time nearing, one might wonder what the 233 Hastings High School seniors plan to do immediately follow­ ing graduation, how they would like to affect the world around them or what they would like to see changed in the world, and what they hope :o accomplish in their lifetimes. The Banner decided to ask a few of them to take a short bre’k from all the hoopla and hurry of preparing for graudation while they received their caps and gowns at the high school last week, and tell us: "It’s too easy to get money when you get sued," he said. He noted to begin finding a solution to the problem, one should first decide why it is so easy to lose a lawsuit. Then, "I think we should make only certain liabilities and stick to it," Dave said. Dave Byrne wants to be a corporate chemist and plans to study at Hope College. He said it would take about six years to get the kind of education he needs. Of things he would like to sec changed in the world around him, Dave has definite feel­ ings about our country's judicial system. Although KLn Galbreath says she plans to become a psychiatrist, her real dream is "to take over Lance Parrish's place (as catcher with the Tigers) That would be my dream. I would even wear the number 13 — if the Mike Stout wants to be a doctor, and plans to attend Michigan State University. “I would like to become a doctor and start my own private practice somewhere around here.” he said. Harlem Globetrotters can have a lady team­ member. the Tigers can too.” Should her dream not become reality, Kim plans to attend Olivet College to study psychiatry. She would also like to be a softball coach someday. Accounting is in the future for Jean Chenier, at least that is her current plan. “I’m looking forward to getting out and go­ ing to college," said Jean who intends to study at Davenport. Something Jean would like to see different in the world is drinking and partying. "I think there should be less of that going on." Jennifer Howe said she plans to many in the fall and begin the search for a full-time job. preferably at Hastings Mutual as a secretary or receptionist. As for the state of the world, Jennifer con­ cluded, "What we need is more peace and friendliness. Jon Chriitensen. "I'm going to Grand Valley for marketing and management and also to play football. I guess I'd like to get in a system and work my way up afterwards. I want to have a happy and successful life.” Michelle Hobart. ’’I'm going to cosmetology school in Grand Rapids and will be working at the same time." John Salik. “I’ll be studying electronics at Grand Rapids Junior College. I hope to get out and get a job in the field. Getting a job is my long-term goal." Julie Pugh. “I'm going to be a registered nurse and I'm studying at Grand Valley State College. 1 really enjoy the field and helping others. 1 might specialize in a certain type of nursing later on.” Anne Colgan admitted her plans are cut and dry: marry and raise two kids. Her short term goal is to find summer work and earn money for college. After earning a degree in psychology. Anne hopes to help people solve their problems by helping them better unders­ tand themselves. "If 1 could one thing it would be make money disappear,” she said. "There’d be no money in the world.” Continued on page 3 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 5,1986 Supreme Court Justice to visit Hastings next week Marijuana grower pleads guilty A 30-year-old Hastings man pleaded guilty Friday to growing potted marijuana plants in a field on his grandfather's farm. David E. Fox. of 2942 Lawrence Rd., pleaded guilty to the attempted delivery and manufacture of marijuana as part of a plea agreement. Fox said he was living on his grandfather's properly in a tent, and he kept 20 potted mari­ juana plants there that he planned on cultivating and using himself. Fox was apprehended by Michigan State Police May 12 through their Operation Hemp program. He will be sentenced June 20 before Judge Richard M. Shuster. The court Friday had to issue a bench war­ rant for the arrest of Kart A. Bloomberg. 27. of 11159 Oak Drive, Dehon, who failed to show up for a pre-trial on felony charges that he possessed the controlled drug metham­ phetamine and misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana and driving while his license was suspended. Also on Friday. Kim A. Farrell. 31, of 5049 Stimson Rd., Middleville, stood mute to charges of drunk driving, third offense and driving while his license was suspended, se- cond offense. A July 14 trial date was set. Phillip D. Camp. 21. of 2182 Audley, Grand Rapids, pleaded guilty to attempted breaking and entering. Camp told the court that he and a friend broke into the Shamrock Tavern in Freeport February 21 and took some money. Camp testified that he had taken the friend to Freeport to see his girlfriend, who worked in the bar. The two left the bar and Camp passed out in his truck. Camp testified. The friend then drove around for awhile, then drove back to the bar. where he broke in through a window and came back out to wake up Camp. Camp said He then went inside and the two took the money and left, he said. The other suspect in the case is still at large. Sentencing was set for June 13. Although normally when a guilty plea is taken, the defendant's bond is revoked and he must await sentencing in jail. Camp's bond was continued. He had no previous juvenile or adult record, his attorney pointed out. and is cur­ rently employed. In other action the court sentenced Gary M. South Jefferson Street News EVENTS 1. Hastings High School Graduation Is this Friday, Juno 6. Enter your favorite graduate In the Glad Grad Drawing at Bosley's this week. You may win dinner for two and the graduate you enter may win a fifty dollar bill. See Bucky's ad for details. 2. June Is Dairy Month. Milk a cow In front of Bosley's on South Jefferson Street this week and we will donate $50.00 to the Fair Improvement Fund. (Limit 1) 3. Welcome the Airstream Travel Club to the Hastings Fairgrounds this week. It you are visiting Hastings with this group, stop at Bosley's on South Jeffersrn, Introduce yourself and we will glvu you a free Snickers bar. 4. National Rom Month - June. Bring us a rose from your bush this month and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate. (Limit one per family.) 5. National Trolley Festival - June 7-8. It you drive a trolley down South Jef­ ferson this week, watch out for erwra. 6. Donald Duck’s Birthday - June 9. Visit Bosley’s this week and do your best Donald Duck imitation and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate. (Adults only.) 7. Cereal City Festival - June 57. Festival "M - June 6-8. One nice thing about living In Hastings Is our close proximity to larger cities for entertain­ ment. The Battle Creek Cereal Festival and Festival '86 In Grand Rapids are this weekend and well worth a visit. 8. Donut Day - June 6. Bring us a dozen homemade donuts this week and we will give you a $5.00 gift certificate. (One to a family.) 9. The Annual Lake Odessa Garage Sale Is this Saturday, June 7, In Downtown Lako Odossa 10. Teacher “Thank You" Week - June 1-7. Send an apple to a teacher who In­ fluenced your life. 11. National Soaring Week -June 2-8. Soar down South Jefferson this week, dine In our many restaurants, and visit the friendliest merchants around. 12. William Hone Birthday ■ June 3. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky celebrates Dare Day (June 7) by having a sale this week. The Buck has often been called a daring young man by his suppliers because of the chances he takes In getting the best prices for you on his weekly specials. We dare you to shop his ad this week. 2. Graduation day Is this week and our Sentiment Shop has the right card for your graduate. 3. See our Bucky ad for the new reduced prices on photo finishing at Bosley's. To introduce our new prices, we are including a second print free through June 10. 4. Remember our Pause Gift Shop has the best selection of plush animals around and a number of new gift items for you to shop. 5. Bosley Pharmacy is the diabetic supply headquarters of Barry County. We have almost eveiything the diabetic needs. 6. Park In the free lot behind Bosley's or Park Free on South Jefferson Street (get free “Gobbler Food" at Bosley's) and shop Downtown Hastings. Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN CLAMS NOTICE File No. 86-’9475-IE Eilat. of VERNA MARIE CHAPMAN. Docoatod. Social Security No. 343-22 1707. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: may be barred or oWeeted by the following: The Decedent. whose lost known oddrrsi wot 12644 Mer­ iau Ave.. Plainwell. Michigan 49000 died 4/24/86. An instrument dated March 3. 1960 hat been admitted at the will of the Deceased. Creditors of the Deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice. TO THE INDEPENDENT CO­ PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES: Francis Martin Chopman and Alice Belle Michael, 12652 Mer!au Avenue. Plainwell. Michigan 49060. Notice is further given that the estate will be there­ after assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to It. MORRIS, CULVER A YOKOM. P C. BY: William H. Culver (P-12383) 615 S. Burdick Street. Kalamazoo, Michigan 49005 345-6117 (4-5) Englcrth, 31, of 7131 Lawrence Road. Nashville, to two years of probation for steal­ ing a van. The judge followed a pre-sentence recom­ mendation by the probation department to forego jail time for Englerth. Englcrth is mentally handicapped, his at­ torney Michael McPhillips said, and has no prior criminal record. Englerth was ordered to perform 100 hours of community service, seek mental health counseling and participate in a day treatment program. Michael E. Maddox, of 4727 Bea St.. Shelbyville, was given nine months in jail and four years of probation for receiving and con­ cealing a stolen snowmobile. Maddox was on probation through Barry County District Court and in Allegan County Circuit Court at the time of the snowmobile theft, Judge Deming said during sentencing, and he warned Maddox that “you hold the key to prison" should Maddox violate probation. Maddox must also attend a drug treatment program and seek substance abuse counseling. A charge that Maddox stole the snowmobile was dropped as part of a plea agreement And the court found Deborah L. Luther. 23, of 7410 Whitneyville Rd., Alto, guilty of violating probation she was serving for a joyriding conviction. A $5,000 bond set by Judge Richard M. Shuster last week which Luther was unable to post was cancelled by Judge Deming and Luther will remain in the Barry County Jail until she is sentenced June 27. Marriage Licenses: Mark Rushford, 22, Hastings and Joyce Freeman, 18, Delton. Richard Jennings, 33, Middleville and Shirley Zender, 33. Middleville James Raymond, 30, Battle Creek and Teresa Olivarri, 28, Delton. Lloyd A. White, 55, Delton and Phyllis Ryan, 49, Delton. James Zombor, 25, Nashville and Kay Peake, 22, Nashville. James Vandeberg, 18, Middleville and Sheryl Wierenga, 21, Middleville. Thomas Datema, 22, Huntington, Ind, and Kimberly Bolo, 22, Freeport. Terry Rogen, 20, Caledonia and Kerri Col­ ter, 21, Middleville. Dorrance Hoffman Jr., 25, Hastings and Karen Keech, 24, Kalamazoo. Justice Dennis W. Archer Judge OK’s $1,000 witness by Mary Warner An ex-Michigan State Police officer will be paid $1,000 in county funds to testify in a negligent homicide case. Judge Richard M. Shuster of the Barry County Circuit Court decided May 23. Shuster ruled that the ex-officer's testimony on seatbelt safety could be relevant to the defense of Jeffrey L. Smith, 20, of 346 S. Middleville Rd., Hastings. Smith is charged with causing an accident last November that took the lives of a passenger in his automobile and one of two occupants in a car Smith's vehicle struck head-on. Smith's defense attorney Jim Fisher is con­ tending that those killed might not have died in the accident had they had their seatbelts on. The expert witness would present evidence on the reduced likelihood of accident fatalities when seatbelts arc used. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale E. Crowley argued against the expenditure, say­ ing that "the expert Mr. Fisher would like to hire would be inappropriate and immaterial." Crowley said that according to the law, "contributory negligence" cannot be used as a defense, that it "does not negate criminal culpability." "Whether the victims were wearing seatbelts or not has no bearing on whether the defendant was negligent or not or caused the accident or not," he scid. "Presuming that my client was the cause of the accident." Fisher retaliated, "you can’t assume that that act would be the cause of the death(s)." Shuster ruled that while the evidence presented by the expert witness “might not have anything to do with the causation of the accident, it may have something to do with the causation of the injury." Dennis W. Archer, Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court and immediate past president of the Michigan Bar Association, will speak to the Hastings Kiwanis Club and later meet with the public when he visits here on Wednesday. June 11. Justice Archer will speak to the Kiwanis Club at noon that day in the Parish House of Immanuel Episcopal Church. The public is invited to meet Archer and to talk with him from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednes­ day in the Barry County Probate Courtroom in Hastings after his address to Kiwanians. Archer will report to Kiwanians on the pro­ gress of the Supreme Court’s three-pronged program to make all of me state's courts more user-friendly,” to reduce delay in the hear­ ing and decision of cases, and to have the state pay operation costs of local, circuit, probate and district courts. The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice G. Mennen Williams, has advocated for all courts to be more "user-friendley" to the users of the courts: jurors, witnesses, plain­ tiffs and defendants. They should, he says, af­ ford available parking spaces, timely notices of trials, courteous attention by clerks, courteous treatment by judges and lawyers and ocher “friendly" services. Archer has been assigned by Chief Justice Williams as supervising justice for the Caseflow Management Coordinating Com­ mittee named by the court last December to develop a program which will reduce delay in trial courts. Archer graduated from Western Michigan University in 1965 and taught mentally retard­ ed students for five years; he attended law school in Detroit while continuing to teach school. After graduation from law school, he became a trial attorney, representing plaintiffs and defendents alike. He has been very active in community, state and national organizations, activities and schools, including teaching at the schools of law of Wayne State University and Detroit College of Law. He has authored articles in state and national legal and medical publications. Archer has received several awards: the WMU Distinguished Alumnus Award, the Probity Merit Award. Community Service Award, Outstanding Citizen Award and Distinguished Achievement Award from organizations in Kalamazoo, Cass and Wayne counties. The Michigan Bar Association recognized his considerable efforts in the legal profession and community affairs by electing him to serve as its president in 1984. The following year. Archer was appointed to a vacancy on the Michigan Supreme Court by Governor James J. Blanchard. Archer is only the second Black to sit on that court in Michigan’s history. Justice Archer's wife, Trudy, is an at­ torney, and they are the parents of two teenagers. Vincent and Dennis. Jr. Attempted murder charge dropped after plea A Hastings man accused of attempting to murder his brother during an argument this past February pleaded no contest to a lesser charge in Barry County Circuit Court May 23. Douglas D. Warner, 25, of 5582 Henry Road, pleaded no contest to assault with intent to do great bodily harm in exchange for the dropping of three other charges, including at­ tempted second degree murder, felonious assault, and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Since Warner pleaded no contest, he was not required to testify about his guilt in the miner, and the prosecution offered as proof instead a copy of the transcript of Warner's preliminary exam in district court. Sentencing was set for June 20. In other court action. Shuster. — Set r June 16 pre-trial for Chris E. Shue, 22, of 2546 Patterson Rd., Wayland, who is accused of receiving and concealing stolen guns valued at over $100. — Reaffirmed its denial of a motion by Donald L. Workman, 27, of 832 Greenwood Dr., Middleville, to dismiss charges of delivery and manufacture of marijuana on the grounds of entrapment. Judge Shuster saying that the defense could still try to locate a witness Workman's lawyer has been unable to subpeona for the entrapment hearing. — Set a June 20 pre-trial date for Thomas C. Van Siclen. 19. of 428 E. Blair. Hastings, who stood mute to charges of malicious destruction of a building over $100. — Put Robin L. Workman. 20. of 2827 Yankee Springs Rd.. Middleville, in jail without bond until his June 16 trial date. Workman failed to show up May 19 for a trial on charges of delivery and manufacture of marijauna. He told the judge he hr! not received notification of the trial date until two days after he was scheduled to appear, but Shuster told Workman that he should have taken note of the date during an entrapment hearing on his case. — Issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Glenn E. Converse. 19. of 5650 Upton Rd.. Hastings, after Converse failed to show up for sentencing on a probation violation. — Set a June 20 sentencing date for Andrew L. Eastridge. 25. of 7769 Woodland Rd.. Lake Odessa, who pleaded guilty to the at­ tempted carrying of a concealed weapon. Be good to yourself ... You deserve the very best! Come to the HASTINGS DIET CENTER and we’ll teach you all the rest! AVERAGE WEIGHT LOSS 17-25 Pounds in Just 6 Weeks WHEN n)U CARE ENOUGH TO “SEND OUR BEST. What are you doing Friday. June 20? And you'll have the opportunity to chat Why not join with friends and with Paul and Karen Henry over a delicious supporters of Congressman Paul Henry "O' Henry Sundae." in the first fund raising event of the 1986 Congressional campaign? For just $25, you'll enjoy barbequed chicken, baked potato, fresh fruit platter, beverages and live entertainment. LINDA SCHANTZ from Hastings has lost 21 % pounds and 3274 inches. Friday, Junt 20 5:00 PM-8:30 PM Cannonsburg Ski Lodge 6800Cannonsburg Rd., N.E. AT GOAL WEIGHT Rockford, Mkldgan A MESSAGE FROM LINDA I have tried just about every diet Imaginable. 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I have reecheu my goal now but Icoult/nn? tL h d ®‘ works 0rea' help and encouragement of all the Diet Center counselors andthiJL?°ne w'*hou’ are very Important to the success of the diet. You are not Sra on hJ*® °h inS'whlch makes It easier to stay on. I am on the stabilization phase of th^ 2 h pr°°rarn' *h*ch on to lifetime maintenance. I am being taught throuoh these‘Il.T ®ram nOw and ,hon tlon and learning the correct foods to eat to rnamSn phaae»L"We about nutri­ mend the Diet Center Program wholeheartedly. my new we 0hL 1 *ould recom- OR PHONE: (616)956-6804 ZS ■rwSLSsHL. Phone ...685-6881 �Tf" Hastings Ranner — Thursday, June 5,1986 — Page 3 VIEWPOINT Mother of four killed in auto accident Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL:------------------------------------------------------------ “mmunlly has responded h> auinm v! of a Middleville mother in an in' ^j*lc1accidcn‘ Friday W|,h an “tupour Millage question _ —.. is issue of... I KUo sheriff- m for ,hc v'c,im s family, and v.aik.iS dcPu,‘cs arc ‘’nee again warning that seatbelts save lives. The unanswered question in Monday's millage election is how do average citizens know that Hastings schools need to raise two mills for four years to repair the school buildings? The answer is that you have to trust those who have studied the buildings: the Citizen's Advisory Com­ mittee, the school administrators, the architect, and most importantly, the elected members of the Board of Education. The election boils down to a matter of trust. Few people would argue in favor of letting the buildings deteriorate. The people of this school district have a substantial investment in buildings that must be us­ ed today and stand ready for use by future generations. All of the people “in the know" say that the buildings not only have numerous minor problems that must be repaired I such as painting, caulking and tiling I but also some major problems that are just going to get worse. These include leaking roofs, antiquated heating systems and a shortage of classrooms. After studying the problems, the school board deter­ mined that the least expensive means of raising money for repairs is the two-mill increase for four years. The board looked at raising the money through bonding, but deter­ mined that the long-term costs of a bond issue were greater. A bond issue also would not qualify for matching state aid money. Nobody likes to pay more taxes. But as a school district, we cannot afford to let our buildings deteriorate. If you trust the people we have elected to the school board, if you trust the administrators that they have hired and if you trust the Citizens Advisory Committee, you should support the millage increase. Voters also have a chance to select three members of the school board in Monday's election. The issue of trust is important in choosing the members. Average citizens do not attend school board meetings to hear the nitty-gritty transactions of running the schools take place. If every person with a taxpaying interest at­ tended, the meetings would have to be held in the gym­ nasium to standing-room only crowds. But, just because people don't attend, does not mean that they have no in­ terest. It means that they elect people to represent them who they believe that they can trust. School board members should be people that can be trusted to balance the interests of the community with the needs of the schools. The members should not be apologists for administrators and teachers, nor should they have a vendetta against school officials. When you go to the polls Monday choose the peole who you believe arc qualified, represent your views and demonstrate that they can hold the trust of the citizens. <Z°Un,y Sheriffs deputies say Tena ' [’ 37- of 8868 iOKih St.. Middleville. s<-ttK.ihaiC *'vcd had S*1C hccn wcaring a ‘t*lt when her van was struck broadside In "•40^VC,in8 n°rth °" Wh,,nc>''Ilc R,wd •*’ if^P’i.llcs Newhof was eastbound on m . • uh(--n she pulled out from the in rscction into the path of a car driven b\ 44-year-old Debbie J. Hartman of 1891 W Su« Rd.. Hastings. Hartman s vehicle struck Newhof s van on from Kate BoaS 'n HaS"nflS were in Lansin9 ™»ntly to accept an award Th^r-hno ~ pnlrt -mnl. imn °h" 29 the sch001 as one °f MichiS=n's 20 most Improved elementarles. re^^n^^Mt^tven^Hourth^graders’eve^y year^ °" r9SU"S °' ’he annual S'a'e B°ard °' Educa,l°" ma,h and PnnX'|nChdes .A'Schoessel’Jamie Clover from Sen. Welborn’s Office. foLrho. i„5„ ?d 2 rt teacher Joan Flnnie, Adam Dunn from Rep. Bender’s Office. 2nd grade teache! D°^a Johnston^ JaCOt>US’ member lhe State Board of Education (R-East Grand Rapids), and 3rd grade “Hats off” to you all! Southeastern Elementary improvement recognized by state board Representatives of Southeastern Elementary School were also on hand at a recent Hastings Board of Education meeting when the school’s "most improved" award was announced. Shown with a certificate from the board are (from left, front row) Todd Sanlnocencio, Shelly Schantz, (back row) teacher Dan Lake, teacher Stan Kirkendall, teacher Diana Johnston, Principal Chris Warren, parent Cathy Sanlnocencio, parent Bonnie Sears, parent Sally Schantz and teacher Donna Campbell. PUBLIC OPINION: Should there be a bottle deposit on wine coolers? Henry-Decker face off in 5th district Grand Rapids attorney Teresa Decker an­ nounced Monday that she will seek the Democratic nomination to the 5th District seat now held by U. S. Rep. Paul Henry, R-Grand Rapids. Decker, 30, is making her first bid for of­ fice against Henry, a former state represen­ tative who has been in Congress since 1984. The Fifth District includes the nonh half of QUESTION: Some groups in Michigan are proposing that the present bottle deposit be extended to include wine cooler bottles that are ap­ parently littering the roadways of the state. The Banner asked people on the street;: Are you in favor of the bottle deposit and do you feel it has helped to clean up the road­ ways? Should the deposit also Include wine coolers? Why? Steve Dusseau, Centerville: “1 think the ®hial bottle bill cleaned up the roadways but I still see the wine coolers. Those should be in­ cluded too." Charles Converse, Hastings: “I think it has helped. It would help even more to in dude the wine coolers." Margaret O'Laughlin. Hastings: "It’s a lot better now than what ii was. If it helps to clean up the litter, 1 think it’s great." Doug Lawson, Freeport: - Yes. because we don’t drink and we sec a lot of these bottles along the roadsides. With soda bottles, when people see them, they pick them up but if the bottles aren’t worth anyting they're not going to get picked up. They’re just going to leave them sit. ’ Jeff Griffin, Battle Creek: "Yes. those are the only ones laying around. It (the deposit) has helped a lot." Denise Daniels. Woodland: "Yes. I think h’s a good idea. " c passenger side, sheriffs deputy Don Glasgow said, and Newhof was catapulted sideways through the passenger window ot her van and onto the Hartman vehicle. Glasgow said. Newhofs nine-month-old son Peter was also in the van, Glasgow said, but escaped the crash w,th only minor injuries. Glasgow said the infant was also not restrained — he had been sitting in an infant scal- Glasgow said, but was not strapped into the seat, and the infant scat was not strapped to the van’s seat. The infant wound up in the back of the van. Glasgow said. Glasgow said Newhof died of massive head injuries, and he believes that -'a seatbelt very likely could have prevented this fatality." The driver of the other car was wearing a seatbelt, Glasgow said, and suffered only minor injuries. Hartman and the infant boy were both taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. Newhof was only a quarter of a mile from her house when lhe accident occurred, Glasgow said. Family friend Charles Roctman, owner of Roctman Funeral Chapel in Caledonia where Newhof s body was taken, said Newhof was returning home from Caledonia Elementary School where she had just dropped off her three older boys. They were to be picked up there by the Dutton Christian School bus. Roctman said. Newhof was planning to attend a Geld tnp with her son Isaau but had forgotten something and headed back home to retrieve it. Roctman said. Newhof was a member of the Middleville Christian Reformed Church and was a "devoted Christian mother”, Rociman said. "The entire community that knew her is saddened." he said. "Everybody has offered to help with the children.” Roetman said the tragedy has resulted in an "outpouring of love” the family was even given the use of travel trailers and cars to ac vQmodutc out-of-town relatives ofthc victim. . Funeral services were held Tuesday at Caledonia Christian Reformed Church Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. Mrs. Newhof is survived by her husband Ned. children Neal. Sidney. Isaac and Peter, her mother, two brothers and three sisters. Assault charges changed to attemped murder Charges that Delton resident Glenn L. Ellis assaulted his estranged wife with a hammer have been upgraded from assault with a dangerous weapon to assault with intent to murder. Fifty-year-old Ellis, of 10036 Upson Dr., was arraigned on the new charge in Barry County Circuit Court Friday. Ellis stood mute to the charge and a not guilty plea was entered in his behalf. A lune 27 pre-trial was scheduled. Ellis was recently convicted of the felonious assault of his new ex-wife after being tried for kidnapping and rape. The hammer assault allegedly occurred the day prior to the assault he was convicted of. Charges were upgraded after the prosecu­ tion presented additional evidence about the hammer incident at a second preliminary ex­ am last week in Barry County District Court. Also on Friday, the court sentenced Jeffrey A. Wheat. 27, of 123 W. Nelson, Hastings, to six months in jail and five years of probation Barry County. Decker is a Berrien Springs native and a 1980 graduate of Grand Valley State College. She was president of the West Michigan Women’s Political Cacus in 1984. "I think that I would provide some better leadership skills than Paul has exhibited." Decker said. “He does have more legislative experience, but what we need is someone who is bright, energetic and willing to assume a leadership role in Congress." Henry, a former Calvin College political science instructor, is a gradute of Wheaton College in Illinois. During his first term the Detroit News ranked him as "one of the ten best legislators in the House of Representatives." Henry announced his intention to run for re­ election early last month. The 5th District includes most of Kent County, the north half of Barry County, the south half of Ionia County, northeast Allegan County and a small part of southern Newaygo County. for the March 31 sexual assault of an 11-yearold boy. Judge Hudson E. Deming said he would follow state sentencing guidelines recommen­ ding 0-9 months in jail for the offense. Wheal was a first offender, the judge said, and he took into consideration the fact that Wheat had "immediately recognized that what occurred was illegal" and had "immediately decided to do something about it" (seek counseling). "I’m satisfied he won’t do it again," Dem­ ing said. He ordered Wheat to continue with his psychiatric treatment. Wheat testified during an earlier proceeding in the matter that he assaulted the boy after he and the boy had finished taking baths. James A. Whittaker. 35. of 11619 Damon Rd., Plainwell, who earlier pleaded no contest to attempted second degree criminal sexual conduct, was sentenced Friday to one year in jail and five years of probation. Whittaker sexually assaulted a then fiveyear-old girl this past February. He has one prior sexual assault conviction of third degree criminal sexual conduct, which occurred in 1977. Because of his past conviction, Prosecutor Judy Hughes expressed reservations about giving Whittaker probation, saying "I think the protection of other children would require the court to send Mr. Whittaker to prison.” Judge Deming said he considered Whittaker “a moderate risk" to society, but took into account pleas by the family and the victim not to send him to prison. Whittaker must maintain mental health counseling as one of the terms of his proba­ tion. the judge ordered. Sentence given in probation violation Kenneth Feig, 22. of 317 E. High St., Hastings, was sentenced in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court May 23 to 5-10 years in prison for violating probation. He was convicted of a misdemeanor larceny charge in Kent County, and subsequently convicted in Barry county of violating probation he'd been serving for the burglary of a hair styling salon and two churches. Feig was sentenced more than a year after he was found guilty of violating probation. Feig disappeared before sentencing and was only brought back for sentencing after he was recently arrested in Oakland County on charges of carrying a concealed weapon. When sentencing Feig. Shuster said cited Fcig's "multitude of offenses as a juvenile" and the fact that he pled guilty to three burglaries in exchange for not being charged with five others as part of his reasons for sentencing him to prison. Future plans, Kim Tebo doesn't have any lofty ambi­ Banner ________ .________ / Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 23 — Thursday, June 5,1986 Subscription Rates: $11 00 per year in Barry County; $13.00 per year in adjoining counties and $14.50 per year elsewhere. Shuster said jail and probation had failed with Feig and "there is really is nothing to do now but protect society and give you a prison experience." James T. Snead. Jr., 17. pleaded guilty May 23 to illegal entry without breaking. Snead, of 301 Lakeside Dr.. Delton, claimed that he and another boy (a juvenile) were driv­ ing down Pine Lake Road May 7 looking for someone’s home when they slopped at a house on Pine Lake Road to ask for directions. The other boy knocked on the home’s front door and then went around back, Snead said. When the boy reappeared he was carrying a clothes hamper full of liquor. Snead said. The two then drove down the road, Snead said, and the other boy went back to steal more alcohol, but had to drop it when the owner of the home appeared. Snead will be sentenced June 20. Continued from page 1 Eric Anderson plans to attend college at Pcpperdine where he intends to study music. Then again, he’d also like to drive a white Porsche 928. He said he’ll spend his summer working and "partying." J----------------- The Hastings . II tions just to “be successful in whatever I choose, maybe business." Presently, she plans to relax before atten­ ding college in lhe fall. “It’s my last summer for fun," she noted. As for lhe world, Kim’s hopes would be to, "eliminate all poverty and make it a happier place." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 5,1986 | Winifred I. Thompson OLitaarieS Brenda Kay Holley Rev. Jeremiah Guy Boomer VERMONTVILLE - Rev. Jeremiah Guy Boomer, 83, of 9142 Lawrence Hwy., Ver­ montville, died Friday, May 30, 1986 at Pen­ nock Hospital. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 at Vogt Chapel, Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Rev. James Crosby officiated with burial in River­ side Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be made to lhe Trinity Gospel Church in Nashville. Rev. Boomer was bom August 2, 1902 in Washtenaw County, the son of Jeremiah and Clara (Thompson) Boomer. He was raised in Brooklyn and Clinton, attending schools there. He was ordained in the ministry in 1935. He came to Hastings in 1941 and in 1956 postered Trinity Gospel in Lake Odessa. The church relocated in Nashville in 1970 where he was serving as current pastor. He was a member of the church. Rev. Boomer worked also as a carpenter, construction worker, and fanner. He was married to Mary A. Ward on December 3, 1976. Rev. Boomer is survived by his wife, Mary; one son, Norman Boomer of Nashville; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one step daughter, Mrs. Jack (Ruth) Harmon of AuTrain, MI and three step grandsons; four brothers, Lawrence Boomer of Waterviliet, Andrew and Forest Boomer both of Braden­ ton, Fla., and Ronald Boomer of DeFord, MI; three sisters, Ida Mae Howard of Vandercook Lake, Clara Malt of Lewiston and Mar­ jory Root of SanJacinto, CA. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Boomer and a grandson, Michael Boomer. HASTINGS - Mrs. Brenda Kay Holley. 20. of 936 E. Madison St. Hastings, went to be with the Lord Sunday. June 1, 1986 at Blodgett Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 5 at the First Baptist Church in Hastings. Pastor James Barrett will officiate. Memorials may be made to the Brenda Kay Holley Memorial Fund. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home. Mrs. Holley was bom July 6, 1965 in Keesler Air Force Base. Miss., the daughter of Gerald and Judith (Fetters) Finney. She has been a resident of Hastings since 1977, graduating from Hastings High School in 1983. She went - on to attend Northwest Travel School in Portland. OR, graduating in September 1984. She was presently employed as manager of ICS Travel Service in Hastings. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was married to Christopher Holley on January 12, 1985. Mrs. Holley is survived by her husband, Christopher; one son, 11 month old Michael; her parents Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Finney of Hastings; a sister, Lynne Gordon of Brownville, N.Y.; one brother Michael Fin­ ney of Tucson, AZ; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Roberta Grzesiek of Hastings, maternal grandmother. Mrs. Lura Fetters of LaPorte, Ind., several cousins, nieces, nephews and many beloved friends. fflfflD SERVICES CHURCH or JESUS CHRIST LATTER Hastings Area Cot FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 B . 045-4145] «ad Ed in, Worahlp 11:00 ajn. Evntinf WonMp HOPS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. HASTINGS - Mrs. Winifred I. Thompson. 89. of 504 E. Center St.. Hastings, died Saturday, May 31, 1986 at the Provincial House in Hastings. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 al the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Glenn Wegner of­ ficiating with burial in Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. Memonal contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. Mrs. Thompson was bom January 31. 1897 in Alamo Township. Kalamazoo Co. the daughter of John and Susan (Cross) Kitz­ miller. She attended Kalamazoo County schools and received her teachers certificate from Kalamazoo Normal and later her B.S. in Education from WMU. She was married to Stewart Brownell in 1921. He died in 1949. She was married to Ernest Thompson in 1953 and he died in 1973. Mrs. Thompson taught school for 26 years, primarily in Barry and Allegan Counties, retiring in 1960. She was a member of Welcome Comers United Methodist Church, and Barry and Allegan County Retired Teachers Associations. Mrs. Thompson is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lester (Margaret) Lord of Hastings and Mrs. Jack (Jean) Erway of In­ dian Springs. Ind., two sons, C. Stanley Brownell of Middleville and S. Jack Brownell of Hastings; 13 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Phillip Brownell, a sister. Verna Campbell, and a brother, Ray Kitzmiller. Nancy Larkin Ferreira SERRINKA. BRAZIL - Mrs. Nancy Larkin Ferreira, 44. of Scrrinka, Brazil, died II a.m.. Sunday. June 1. 1986. in Brazil. Memorial services were held 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 at the First Unital Methodist Church in Hastings. Rev. David Nelson Jr. officiated. Burial was in Brazil. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Mrs. Ferreira was bom February 18, 1942 in Hastings the daughter of Laurence and Gladys Larkin. She attended Welcome Cor­ ners school and graduated from Hastings High in i960. She served in the 4-H Peace Corp from 1962 to 1964 serving in Brazil. She was married to Antonia Ferreira on January 10, 1964 al the Welcome Comers Methodist Church. Mrs. Ferreira is survived by her husband Antonio; two sons, Matthew of California and Eric of Brazil; her parents. Laurence and Gladys Larkin; one brother. Larry Larkin and one niece Katy Larkin. Sophia B. Robbins LANSING AND WOODLAND - Mrs. Sophia B. Robbins. 95, formerly of Lansing and Woodland, died Friday. May 30. 1986 at Barry County Medical Care Facility. Funeral services were held Monday. June 2. I p.m. at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Pastor Daryl Kauffman officiated with burial at Glendale Cemetery, Lansing. Mrs. Robbins was bom on May 25. 1891 in Fairberry. IL the daughter of Maine and Mag­ gie (Johnson) Harms. She attended school in Illinois. She married Fred. B. Robbins in September. 1915 in Detroit. Mr. Robbins died in 1975. She lived in Lansing until 1965 when she moved to the Woodland area She attended the Lakewood Baptist Church. Mrs. Robbins is survived by two sons. Fred Robbins of Woodland and Joseph Robbins of Muskegon; one brother. Herman Harms of North Manchester. IN: nine grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, two sisters and two brothers. Ernest J. Samuel NASHVILLE - Mr. Ernest J. Samuel, 87, of 5320 W. Lawrence Rd., Nashville died Friday, May 23, at Bany County Medical Care Facility. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at a later date. Mr. Samuel was bom on September 13, 1898 in South Wales, the son of John and Martha (Ames) Samuel. He moved to Munore, MI in 1914 from Wales. He also liv­ ed in Flint and Ann Arbor where he worked for Vogue Laundry and the University of Michigan, where he retired from. He moved to Nashville in 1974. He was married to Cora on September 1, 1923. Surviving is his wife Cora of Nashville; two sons, Robert Samuel of Houghton Lake and Douglas Samuel of Gaylord; one daughter, Mrs. Gwen Burg of Nashville; 13 grand­ children; 10 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren. Arrangements are being made by Girrbach Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Stanley Edward Kane BATTLE CREEK - Mr. Stanley Edward Kane, 30, of 12235 Sonoma Rd., Battle Creek, died Tuesday, May 24, 1986 at the Kellogg Forrest in Ross Township, Kalamazoo County. Graveside services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at the East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Rev. Delmer Case and Rev. Phil Colburn officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Calhoun County Family Services Center. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home. Mr. Kane is survived by his wife, Linda; DELTON - Mrs. Luria K. King, 6050 West one son. Adam at home: his parents. Mr. and Guernsey Lake Road. Delton, passed awayy Mrs. Robert Kane of Hastings; one brother, Friday. May 30, 1986. - -••**Scott Kane of Bowling Green. KY; three Mrs. King was born February 26. 1896 ini sisters, Stephanie Kane of Hastings. Sara Nelsonville. OH and had lived in Delton since: Shaffer of Three Rivers, and Susan Turner of 1955. She was a member of the Deltoni Stanton, CA; maternal grandmother, Flo Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was> Kane of Hastings, and paternal grandmother preceded in death by her husband Clarence ini Hilda Kane of Chico, CA. 1968 and a sister Martha Cummins in 1975. Surviving arc one daughter, Juanita Pierce of Delton; two grandchildren, Edith and Dean Pierce both of Delton; two sisters and one HASTINGS - Mrs. Genevieve E. Mullen, 90, of 401 S. Whitmore Rd., Hastings, died brother, Lena Hutchinson of Dayton, OH, Nellie and Clifford Klotz both of Lima, OH; Friday, May 30, 1986 at the Provincial House in Hastings. Graveside services were held 10 several nieces and nephes. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. at a.m. Monday, June 2, at the Rutland the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Pastor Township Cemetery. Rev. David Nelson, Jr., Phillip R. Colburn officiating. Interment at officiated. Cedar Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Mullen was bom January 28, 1896 in Memorial contributions may be made to the Ada, the daughter of Samuel and Loretta Delton Seventh Day Adventist Church. (McElreth) Pratt. She attended Ada schools and was married to Fred Hall in 1914. Mr. Hall died in 1925. She was married to Ritchie Mullen and he died in November 1961. Mrs. Mullen is survived by two daughters, PLAINWELL - Mr. Waldo R. Tiller. 74. Mrs. Leo (Myrtle) Tift of Hastings and Mrs. of 514 S. Anderson St.. Plainwell, died Sun­ Tharon (Doris) Neil of Lake City; two grand­ day, June 1. 1986 in Kalamazoo. children and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held i p.m. Wednes­ Arrangements were by Girrbach Funeral day. at Marshalt-Gren Chapel in Plainwell. Home. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell. Woodland News On Monday morning, June 2, Mary Ann Nowak of Eaton Rapids arrived in Woodland to take over the operation of the Woodland Post Office as acting post mistress until a per­ manent post master can be appointed. She reported that due to a freeze in administrative hiring by the federal government, it may be sometime in November before Woodland has a new permanent post master. The last post master was appointed during the Lyndon Johnson administration and serv­ ed Woodland for 21 years. Woodland Food Co-op is holding a "Second-best" sale on the sidewalk in front of the store all day Thursday, June 5. This general rummage sale will include a large assortment of used items. Royal and Rose Frantz celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary with an open house at the Sunfield Brethren Church on Sun­ day, June 1. Rose and Royal are both Woodland natives, and both taught at Woodland Township schools during the 1920s. Royal taught at the Jordan school in 1922, and was the fifth and sixth grade teacher when the then-new combined Woodland School opened in 1923. His name is in the comer stone in the foundation of the school. He taught there until 1926 when be married Rose Smalley. At that time she was teaching second and third grades at Woodland. They took over her father’s farm north of Woodland where they lived for several years. They later fanned for 11 years in the Potterville area. After their five children (one son and four daughters) were grown, Royal returned to teaching. They have resided in the Sunfield and Grand Ledge areas since his retirement. Woodland people who attended the anniver­ sary open bouse included Ford and Orpha Enz, Ralph Townsend, Tim and Cheryl Allen and daughters, Elizabeth and Katey, and Jim and Cathy Lucas. People In the Woodland Community have established a fund to help with Cliff Sawdy’s legal expenses. Collection cannisters are in all local businesses and some in Lake Odessa. Anyone can mail contributions to the Woodland Branch of the Ionia County Na­ tional Bank (48897) for deposit in the Cliff Sawdy Legal Expense account. Contributions have been substantial and more are arriving every day. A luncheon wm held at the Woodland United Methodist Church following the funeral and burial of Glen Miller last Wednes­ by Catherine Lucas day. The luncheon included ham sandwiches, baked beans, potato salad, fresh vegetables, relishes and pickles, and two kinds of brownies. Among the 50 people who attended the lun­ cheon were Glen's son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Emma Miller and their son. Mat­ thew. aged one. They live in Harlingen. Texas, and flew to Michigan for the funeral Al and Penny Van Dam and their son. Don. came from Newcastle, Indiana. Mr. Van Dam is the brother of Ellen Miller. Gaylord and Ethel Laughlin who now live in the Toledo, Ohio, area also came to Woodland for the funeral. Mr. Laughlin is a past president of the Woodland village council. Dion Prysock who graduated from Lakewood High School with honors last week will leave to enter the U.S. Air Force in six weeks. Ken McCurdy is back in Pennock Hospital with an undiagnosed problem that includes recurring high fevers. Several open houses for Woodland graduates of Lakewood High School were held over the past weekend. They include observances for Jenny Barnum, Shelly Price, Don Lubitz and Taleese Yonkers. Eighteen Woodland Lions and guests en­ joyed dinner prepared by Bonnie McLeod at the Woodland Lions* Den last Tuesday even­ ing. The meal included roast pork, baked beans, scalloped potatoes, vegetable and fruit salads and a cup cake with lemon sauce. Cliff Mattson came after dinner for the meeting and program. Les Yonkers showed slides of his and Virginia's recent trip to Israel and Egypt. The club plans to holds their installation of next year’s officers at Deer Run on June 21. At that time they will also award this year's Carl Jordan Memorial scholarships. Zion Lutheran Church is pluming a sum­ mer bible school. The school is scheduled for the week of June 23 through 27 and will be from 9 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. daily. All children must be pre-registered by June 15. Parents can register their children with Mildred Brodbeck or Pastor Cliff Randall. Barbara GiUaspk, her daughter, Becky, Jane Boodle and daughter, Luann, came from S. Wayne, Wise, last Friday and spent the weekend with Barbara’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Reuther. Her son, Bradley, had come to Michigan with his grandparents the week before after his high school graduation, and he returned to Wisconsin with his mother when she left. Gospel concert planned at Kilpatrick Church Gospel concert will feature the Capitalaires Quartet. The public is cordially invited to at­ tend the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church at M-66 and Barnum Roads, east of Woodland, on Sunday, June 8 at 7 p.m. Hear the inspir- ing gospel singing of the Capitalaires Quartet. The Capitalaires have been in our area on several different occasions and come to us from Lansing and Holt. Luria K. King FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. IMON.Brond- ORACB LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 I 945'9414. Sunday. June • • 5 00 Early Ser­ vice. 9:15 Church School (all age*), 10 30 Family Worship. Church Council afler. Thursday. June 5 ■ 6 30 Men’s Softball, 700 Support Group. Monday, June 9 ■ 9 30 Pleccrnakers Tuesday, June 10 • 9:30 Wordwalchers. 6 30 Softball. NOTE Summer Schedule of Services Vacation Sdde School Coming June 16-20 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Hastings, Mich . Allan J Vfceatak. In irrtm MtntMer. Blleea Higbee Dir. Chns Itaa Rd Sunday. June I • 6J0 Teacher Ap pretiabon Breahlaal in lhe Dining Room 9 30 and 1100 Worship Services Nursery Provided Broadcast of 9.30 service over WlCh-AM and FM 930 Church School Claaaes lor all ages I0J0 Coffee Hour ut the Church Dinlag Room 11:30 Children s Church. Tuesday. Jute 3 - 700 Pulp.1 Noentnetin* Commutes m the Church Dtmng Room 7 3d New Member Onenutmn Class in the Lounge Wadnes day June 4 12 3OQrde4. Potluck dinner •jb. Wonhlp Service: 6 p.m Fellowship BARKY COUNTY CHURCH OP CHRIST. 541 Non h Michigan. Minister Clay Roc Phone 946-4145 residence. 945-2938 church. Sunday Services 10 a.m.: Bible Study II a_m ; Evening Services 6 pjn.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 p m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Pastor J-A- Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 ajn.; Worship 11 la.; Everting Service 7 p.m.: Wadnaaday Praise Gathering 7 pjn. CT. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 90S S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor Satur day Maas 4:30 pjn.; Sunday Masses 8 am and 11 a.m. confeuion* Saturday 400430 pja. Middleville Area ST. CYRIL A METHODIUS. Gun Lake. Father Walter Spillane, Pastor Phone 962 2889 Saturday Mass S pm. Sunday Mass 7JO a m and 11 30 a m ST AUGUSTINE. MtddlevUlc. Father Waller SptUane Parlor Phone 963 2889 Sunday Mau 9 30 a m HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 FoweO Rd Ruled) A. Sarver. Pastor Phone 9434224. Worship service 10J0 a-m.. evening service 6 pa. daaaes for all ages 945 ajn. Sunday school Tuesday. Cottage Prayer Meeting 700 p.m. Genevieve E. Mullen COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Jerne. E Cook of floating Country Chapel Church School 1130 am worship 10:15 am Banlteld no church xhool Worship aervtee 9 a m TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Waahingtoo. Nashville. Rev JO Boomer Sunday School 945 ajn., Sunday Worship 1100 ajn.; Evening Service 6:00 pa.; Bi­ ble Prayer. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leoo Pohl, Faalor A misaioo of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Saturday Maae 6:30 p.m. Sunday Maaa 9 30 a.m HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH 307 I. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor Sunday Morning Sunday School 10 00, Morning Worship Service ■ 11:00. Evening Service ■ 7:30. Prayer Meeting Wednesday, Night • 7:30 CHURCH OP THE NAZARENB. 301 Fuller SL. M-79. Pastor Thomae Voyles Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 ajn.; Morning Worship II ajn; Evening Services. Youth 6 pm; Evening Worship 7 pjn.; Wednesday mid week prayer 7 pja ; Wednesday caravan program 7 pjn The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: OrangevllleGun Lake Area JACOBS ROALL PHARMACY CoropJ.ro Pruacriplkxi Wvk. HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION Hotting. and lake Odoeia fNext Monday^ June 9th Re-elect... DIANE HOEKSTRA COLEMAN ACENCY ef Heatings, Inc. Inauronco lor your LMo. Homo. 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Transfer of Funds from Checking to Savnas or Loan Account a "Truly where you save does make a difference" TWO LOCAT>ONS TO SERVE YOU WITH DRIVE-IN FACILITIES! LAKE ODESSA OFFICE locoiod Of 802 Fourth Avanua Lok. Ode OPEN Mondoy Tueusoy and Wedneidoy 9 la 4 30 a m a _ _ ._ » Phono 374-8849 MAIN OFFICE AND DRIVE4N l^atedo. I36E SW.Si OPEN Mon thru Thur* 9 io 4 X p m Friday* 9 00 to 6 00 p m Phone 945-9561 �The Hastings Banner-Thursday, June 5 1986- Page5 Here's to your happiness Congratulations to our graduating Class of '86. The best to all from... PENNOCK HOSPITAL CLASS Dawn Allis Laura Pranshka MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Education Department HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL Financial Services Dept. Michaeleen St. Onge Julie Welcher HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL Dietary Department MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Laboratory & Dietary Dept. 1986 HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL Darid Handl ■Rial Darqifrict tmfr Hdlikar______ Patrick Mdatyre D'aatii CaWaleah PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 49058-1790 (616) 945-345! law Colin We’re proud to salute all ’86 graduates. Special congratulations go to ... HASTINGS HIGH Sandy Dunn Tina Farr Kolene Hall Jerry Hensley Beth Miller Jeffrey Ward palate to the Wiiates DELTON HIGH Joyce Freeman Donna Gunn Michelle Brill De Anna Lewis Jay Porteous MAPLE VALLEY Richard Rozell Chris Ames Mdia Miller to all ’86 Graduates in the Barry County Area... We’ Proud „ THORNAPPLE KELLOGG J P/exPoi f * ... and best wishes for thefuture! The Grads of '86 are such an admirable group. We say, “Bravo!” INCORPORATED 1843 GUN LAKE ROAD HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49058 9 TEL: 616-945-2433 TELEX. 226-359 Kellie U<Bs Whites PHOTOGRAPHY 107 S. Jefferson in Hastings — 945-3967 ◄ Dairq Queen Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dally ’ Hastings 945-4174 Call-In Ordars Welcome Xitriu Hoffman Congratulations I ERIC HOFFMAN 'the key Io your hometown is yours! CLASS OF’86 1120 West Graen St. CongratuLttions Hastings Graduates and our special wish to — TAMI JORDAN HASTINGS Star Cross Kolene Hall Stacey Patten Vince Wolf Deb Mead Liz Kensington Brenda Morgan Tina Farr Kitrina Hoffman Dawn Michnal Micbaleen St Onge Maple Valley Class of ’86 Best of luck in the future! Brand’s Photo PHOTO 945-9719 Archie Leatherman Todd Vickery JeffSpMcer 112 South Jefferson — Hastings - HASTINGS - mOD€ O'DAY without pictures Nick Willison Andy Jenkins Nikki Dunham 108 E. State Sheet, Hastings Mark Schaubel Kitrina Hoffman MAPLE VALLEY._ Congratulations to all the '86 Grads. We’re proud of You!! LORETTA COMP Store Melissa Geeresej Natasha Warren Michelle Smith Angela Olszewski DELTON MAPLEVALLEY the Class of ’86 and Bernard Stairton Melissa Simons JEFF SPENCER Jenny Watson Sr IJOU. 219 W. State St (Next to the Cineme) Hastings 945-3416 LAKEWOOD Congratulates McDOhdlds Col/ without picture Mike Burton Wayne’s Shoe DPlNi » to 5.30 doily / 9 la | Friday Enc Miller Regina Jones C\[\ /Megohm. Pam Miller Judy Bennett 1215 W. State, Hastings phone94g.g233 �Page6- lhe Hastings Banner- Thursday, June5,1986 Hooray for our Graduates! Laine Halhfn TIFFANY HAYWARD ...and all of the Class of '86 Jia Case Jeffrey Faller WadeP.bdsley Mike Acobay Jodi Manaiag Molly Anderson Darehttpist Scott Mathews Shan Saith Michael Carpeater Indie CaeriM! Michele He bet Kiuniwin Kam Lett umioai Suae Satterfield MsaawnemoM Liz Kinsington JoheKekek Marti Hobbell Mils j Stapler Lu Boeder The Cone Zone on Court St. (Behind tho Courthouse) Tamara iaaura Tait tart Cappon’s Quick Mart Congratulations to our graduates! David Gibson — HASTINGS — Phil Chapman THORNAPPLE-KELLOGG 7 •4*'^*’^ ■ CATHY HEALY Kia Edvards Twee Welt Ime Heffmae once nonaaa IMUHMShim! ? IM EBBBM B B 0 SI 0 B B Paal Kaiser Chad Lyon • TAMI JORDAN LaiWfaasCordray arwrnay Jenifer imuu Howe one Jill OCoaeer Kin Cal breath Tasha Warm Scott Bastaece Floyd Cates Derick Price tahieUathernaa Aefeia Olszewski Mike Retard TmMM Irett layer Pad Marten Ban Ferris Ctialeeoe Wney Sozie Carlson Dm KsMmm Becky Fields TtaWflm EariTbeapm Mark Schaubel JtdioPifh Matt Fan Class of 86 JODI MANNINO JCPenney 116 E. State Street in Hastings Call (616) 945-2428 ^Hastings Wrecker ct* hie **ms Pmidenl MViaCXETT Usod Cor Monopv SERVICE Congratulations to our Graduate ... IKPNcPmtM JtaMUTH OKIE BTXEM PMLKMJK Soles Reprewntalivd Sates Represantafnra Salts Representative Sates R»pr»s»ntaliv« Marr kaszi A Message to Our Graduates... IAWT FUITZ ricmuin Ports Monogor JEFF We are proud of you! From ... Dad, Connie, Matt, Jeffrey, Mark and Ben mtwo cwwini Ctft.f^l Mrthcnrc As we extend our congratulations and best wishes to the area's high school and college graduates, we want to offer a message that we believe could be vitally important to you and to our local communities. Remember you. hometown as you embark on your careers. Excellent employment opportunities exist in this area and top caliber people are needed to fill the positions. Local graduates are often the best choices to fill local jobs because they are most likely to become career employees. Your local employers offer you opportunities to leam and develop new skills and to refine those skills you have already acquired. You have diversity in the local economy, opportunities for economic security and plenty of opportunities for career advancement. The business community of your local area wants and needs your skills. We want our local graduates to become part of our community and play a role in our future development. Best wishes to you all. THsrona M Pti. 945-2425 FOR FAST, COMPETENT AND EFFICIENT SERVICE call-945-2909 | SCOniORDM HILMKIM S®rvic> Advisor Ceriifted Mechanic NEW HOURS | Monday thru Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm. Friday 8 o.m. to 6 pm. Saturday 8:30 to 3 pm. 1435 South Hanover, Hastings, Michigan • Phone 945-2425 Tow Service • Batteries OPEN 24 HOURS «7 DAYS A WEEK 520 East Railroad Street, Hastings * " *t»‘JFmuq hehm MfTcmtm» Bod, Shop phumimsm to, ceouceiuce CmRMZtotam ______ fimmbouh p.„,Uvi„, —....— cJSJSl __ Pnos 1 or Mechanic �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, June5,1986- Page 7 Rusty O’Donnell Jolye Zimmermu Tammy Bryans RosaAKero Iditk Nankms AHsseDam Troy Oilman Bret Clements Russell Poorej KimTeko Tommie Dingman larry Lee Cameron Congatulations on Your Graduation Hastings Shell Car Wash Ljle Cross Leann Morrison David Byrne Debbie Rider Andy Jenkins Denise Kosher Rodney Snort 201 North Broadway Congratulations to the Class of ’86 lERHDSI WE’RE PROUD OF YOU I It’s Your Big Day! Congratulations and good luck to the Class of ’86 and especially to ... This is the start of something big Grads, and better things are just around the comer! Aim for the top! CHARLENEWINEY GAIL DINGMAN JODI MANNING ____ Bation al 3IBank of (Bastings West State at Broadway Member FDIC AU deposits insured up lot100.000. Saluting our Barry County Graduates! Our Best to the Area Schools' CLASS of ’86 We think your Congmtulat diploma is quite an ions to those gallant Grnds in honor indeed. Your the Class of ’86: We’re future is sure to have proud of you one and more in store. all! Martha Dimmers Offices in Hastings a nd Middle villa Jolie Tinkler JalieUier lari Bromley J amime Britts Ken Miter See Clark Brenda Mortal Mem ber FDIC TO OUR Sae Halstead Jamie Bams Lori CJarkiei RodUoyd lobe Mendel Brent Cert.nek ------------------------ ---- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Special Congratulations to the Class of ’86 and our employees... PAT MCINTYRE TROY DALMAN HASTINGS Larry Cameron Tammie Dingman Tom Garvey Randy Hilliker Rod Lloyd Angie Lumbert Chris Morgan Eric Paavo Wayne Parker Missy Stapler Rusty Stroh Earl Thompson Matt Vaughan Craig Weller Ed Willson Tammy Hare Diann Ball Mike Sherry Brett Clements Sue Clark Tiffany Hayward Tina Elliot DELTON Todd Arney Teresa Baird Kris Gallagher Marc Hatton Patty Mills Jill Stevens Marvin Vanarsdal John Vanhoose Martha Martinez FOOD CENTERS �Page 8— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 5,1986 1986 Graduates .. .your area communities are proud ofyou! As we extend our congratulations and best wishes to the area’s high school and college graduates, we want to offer a message that we believe could be vitally important to you. Remember your hometown as you embark on your career. Excellent employment opportunities exist at your own backdoor. You have diversity in the local economy, opportunities for economic security and plenty of op­ portunities for career advancement. Your business com­ munity wants and needs your skills. Become a part of your communities and play a roll in their future development. Hastings seniors to bid farewell Friday night by Shelly SuLser One ceremonious night is all that stands between high school life and life in the real world for the 233 Hastings High School seniors, the night traditionally known as graduation. Commencement ceremonies will kick-off in the Hastings High School gymnasium tomorrow night at 8 p.m. when the parting students will march to the strains of •‘Pomp and Cir­ cumstance" played by the high school band. Although Principal Robert VanderVeen notes there are "a lot of academically talented students in this (1986) class", he says he docs not like to compare them to other seniors who have passed through the halls. "There are super kids in every class and to rank them would be a disservice to too many," he said. He did say that the academic achcivement of the class of 1986 was proven on recent test scores. "They have some great talent. On the whole, it’s a good class," VanderVeen commented. “1 would be nothing but complimentary of them." This year's seniors make up the 15th group of students to graduate from the present high school building, VanderVeen noted, and added that one special highlight of the commence­ ment exercises will be a guest soloist who graduated with the first senior class. Jeff Stamm, a member of the Hastings class of 1971, is now a soloist with the New York Metropolitan Opera and will sing his rendition of "You'll Never Walk Alone" at graduation. Because there are only 143 students of the 233 graduating that started school in the district, said VanderVeen, he has noticed what he calls “quite a mobility of people.” Some outstanding members of this year’s graduating class include the top ten academic students: Valedictorian Jason Kelley, Salutatorian Jolyn Zimmerman, Amy Atkinson, Natasha Warren, Julie Pugh, Majda Seuss, Steve Sweetland, David Byrne, Jeff Smith and Caryn Black. VanderVeen also noted the achievement of senior Tammy Br ans who last week became the first Hastings student to win the girls’ individual stale championship in track since 1977. Bryans won first place in the 100 meter dash at the State Meet in Jackson last week with a time of 12:55. Senior Amy Atkinson was also put on the record books dur­ ing her high school career at Hastings for making the all-state basketball team two consecutive years. Jolyn Zimmerman was the recipient of a National Merit Scholarship and plans to attend Michigan State University. VanderVeen also noted that senior Sue Klovanich, who studied during her senior year in Germany with a foreign study program will be receiving her diploma with the other class members tomorrow. He added that her grades would have put her in the top ten, had she remained in Hastings during that time. Other commencement activities will include a song by the high school choir, “It’s Time For Moving On" and a com­ mencement address by high school English teacher Jan Drolin. Drolin plans to compliment the class and comment on the song by singer Whitney Houston, ’ ’The Greatest Love of All’’, and bow the young adults should have love for themselves. She noted she plans to challenge the seniors to “be someone to look up to.” Also on tap for the evening will be the presentation of the class by VanderVeen, presentation of diplomas by members of the board of education, the benediction by Rev. Michael An­ ton, and the recessional by the high school band. “Hopefully the experiences they have both academically and socially, we have prepared them for," VanderVeen said. “I hope we have been able to contribute to their future success.” Tonight at 7 p.m. In the gymnasium will be the school's honors assembly where awards and schdirshlpg will be handed out. Best wishes to all! iEPROUD OF YOU.... 543-3670 - 225 S. Washington, Charlotte D & W Food Center WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME “A Nicer Place To Be’ Robert Williams • Director 9375 Cherry Valley - Caledonia Phone - 891-9237 1 ..... ; i.j bim*. w t * Dean’s Ice Cream 307 North Sherwood - Plainwell Phone - 685-6641 ‘Congratulations All 1986 Delton-Kellogg Graduates' 623-5461 • 133 East Orchard - Delton ALMAC PLASTICS OF MICHIGAN, INC. 4320 Aerewest S.E. - Grand Rapids Phone - 698-9700 Gavin Chevrolet & Buick, Inc. William Gavin • Owner ■A Special Salute To All 1986 M rddle-illc Graduates’ New & Used Cars ■ Sales 8 Service 795-3318 • 938 Middleville Road Middleville ■ Also: Barest Hitches by George, inc. We Sall & Install All Classes of Hitches Running Boards for All Vehicles 452-8769 ■ 727 - 28th S.E. • Grand Rapids DEWEY’S CAR PALACE, INC. Art Meade Auto Sales Phil’s Pizzeria Serving Barry County for Over 25 Yean Art Meade - Owner SALES & SERVICE - Try Our Service Center - Exceptional Service & Rates 948-8111 - 1633 S. Hanover • Hastings "Good Luck Middleville Graduates" Dinners and Subs • Eat-In and Take-Out 795-7844 - 120 E. Main - Middleville Bagley Prairieville Garage Seif & Sons Chevrolet, Inc. “Special Wishes To All 1986 “Good Luck 1986 Caledonia Graduates" Authorized New & Used Salas & Service 891-8104 - 632 E. Main - Caledonia •Best WUhes 1986 Graduates of Dehon Kellogg High" RELIANT K HORIZON-CHRYSIER-PIYMOUTH-OODGE TRUCKS 623-6301 • M43 at Sprague Road ■ Delton MIDDLEVILLE TOOL & DIE COMPANY, INC. Forest Middleton ■ Owner Prototypos • Tools - Oles - Fixtures 7950646-611 Bowens MUI Rd.-MIddlevllle ROBERTSON PLUMBING & HEATING "Licensed Master Plumber" Ultromox 95% Efficient Gas Furnace 904 Grand Rapids St. ■ Middleville Phone ■ 795-3532 Graduates from Delton-Kellogg" 623-5161 - 10224 Norris Road ■ Delton BEDFORD RESCUE SQUAD, INC. WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY "Congratulations To All Our Eaton & Barry County 1986 Graduates" Battle Creek Regional Center SERVING BATTLE CREEK & SURROUNDING AREA (616) 968-9371 • Bedford Steffan & Associates Charlotte Kitchen Center “Best Wishes To All 1986 "Visit Our Showroom & See Our Kitchen & Bathroom Display" Graduates of Caledonia High" 891-9293 - 9369 Cherry Valley Caledonia Village Centre Wolever’s Real Estate 543-6821 ■ 630 W. Lawrence ■ Charlotte Citizens Elevator Company Wright-Way Lumber Co. Custom Application Fertilizer • Lima & Farm Chemicals - Grain Drying ■ Storing - Service 726-0514 • 870 South Main ■ Vermontville Don Alexander ■ Manager Self-Serve Lumber Yard ‘'Cash 'N Carry" 527-1680 ■ 206 S. Dexter, M-66 - Ionia B & J Moving & Storage, Inc. CLOVERLEAF’S American Bean & Grain -Coachmen Country USA” Care-Trucks-Vans Motor Homes-Escaper Coachmen RVs - SCI ■ Clean Used RVs 685-9888 ■ 1199 M-89 West ■ Plainwell “Best Wishes To All Barry & Eaton County Graduates" COLEMAN AGENCY Wolverine Paving, Inc. northAmerican Van Lines Thi Caney Wayw Meade Stacey Pattea WILDLIFE TAXIDERMY Elsie Wolever ■ Owner & Broker Specializing In Farm - Residential Lake A Commercial Properties 852-1501 ■ Nashville “Good Luck To All Barry County Graduates" 385-3686 ■ 3749 Wynn Rd. ■ Kalamazoo Also: 968-3540 ■ 4535 Wayne Road Bart Cut Noe Offering Clnm In Hillings - Registration Available al Pennock HotplUl 1 Hislings High School 965-5380 - 450 North Ave. • Battle Creek Dave Neeson - Taxidermist "Congratulations To Al 1986 Graduates o!MkUetile' “We Saw Your Memories" Fish ■ Birds ■ Big Gantt Heads • Antler • Rugs 7959686 • 975 5 Norris Road • Middleville Hours Monday thru Friday 9 to 5/Saturday 9 to 1 BridJohKM liiia Peake HMD' Breads Goodenoagh Marsha Ackley Loretta Camp Tani Jordan Stere Hajes Am; Atkinson Jerry RaNirtl tkMMM DiauCent Fabricio Cordera Jh Christianaon rrffaa, Hayward * ■ R,st, 0 Donnol Battle Creek, Michigan H & L Manufacturing "Good Luck To Our Caledonia 1986 Graduates" 891-8131 - 122 East Main - Caledonia WHEELER MARINE SERVICE Vernon & Steve Wheeler - Owners Mercury Outboard - Skidoo Snowmobiles Sylvan Boats & Play Buoy Pontoon Boats 852-9609 - M-66 South Nashville Auto ■ Home ■ Lite & Health Insurance 945-3412 • 203 S. Michigan - Hastings HECKER AGENCY Atso: (517) 852-9680 ■ 225 N. Main - Nashville Doster Lumber Company See Us For All Your Building Needs 6644511 -12911 S. Doster Road • Doster Residential • Commercial . Industrial Asphalt Paving Contractors m hT^3’.2290 N-Paterson Rd. Middleville • In Caledonia Call 891-9239 Wajin Barter EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION Equal Housing Lender - Member FSLIC 543-3880 - 236 S. Cochran - Charlotte Also; 852-1830 ■ 109 S. Main - Nashville Tj,a r-u.. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 5,1906 - Page 9 graduates om the University °J Puget Sound euu5 . M?aXAn", <Gi.lmorc> Pash, daughter of late Patrick LT ‘ rEr' °f Do“linS- and lhc bachdor/u Gilmore, received her »itv of P. t'loloS> from lhe UniverZd, 8" S,,u"d in Ta“™- w“h.. this Pashln™l'8ra?“a,c of Haslin8s High School. College ,2 Olivd'S*eg>iC"OgS C"mmUni'> Sylv'S'5 U'C gra"ddauShKr °f Anna Marie orS? Uni.vcrsi|y "f Puget Sound is a small, uuahi. u"'vcrsll> committed io providing a jwlily liberal education io its 2.700 Kineman graduates with Masters Marie (McLaury) Kineman, daughter of Allens to observe 25th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Allen will observe their 25th anniversary June 7 with an open house irom 5 until ? at 136 Race St.. Freeport. Hosting the open house will be their children Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hartman, Gerry and Randy Allen and their two grandchildren, Samantha and Ryan. All friends, neighbors, and relatives are cordially invited to join in the celebration. Elliotts celebrate 25th anniversary The children of Kenneth J. and Patricia A. (Morrison) Elliott request the presence of all friends and relatives in honor of Ken and Pat's 25th anniversary, Sunday, June 15, between I p.m. and 6 p.m. at their home. 433 E. Bond, Hastings. Ken and Pat were married June 3. 1961 in Grand Rapids. They moved to Hastings, in 1966 and have resided there since. Ken is employed at Production Plated Plastics in Richland and Pat at the County Seal Lounge in Hastings. They have three children: Raymond of Grand Rapids, Scott of Interlochen and Tina of Hastings. They have four grandchildren. Warren and Evelyn McLaury of Hastings will be receiving her masters degree in learning disabilities from Michigan State UniversityShe is a 1978 graduate of Hastings High School and earned her bachelors degree tn special education in 1982 from Grand Valley State College. She plans to teach in the Lansing area where her husband Steven Kineman is a manager at the Meijer Distribution Center. Agnes Price to be 90 years young, June 8 A 90th Birthday party for Agiics Price will be held Sunday. June 8 at Clarksville Hall Main Street. Clarksville Michigan. Please no Gifts. Barry County Social Service* unuergraduates. Library board meeting rescheduled T-J1* Has“"gs Public Library Board of nistees has rescheduled its June meeting to Monday, June 9, at 7 p.m. at the library. This 15 an open meeting. Nashville man serving Air Force in Korea Staff Sergeant Dave Kenyon, son of Bennie and Lois Kenyon, of Nashville, is presently serving with the 51st Civil Engineering Squadron. Osan Air Force Base. Korea. Osan AB is located just 40 miles from the border separating Communist North Korea and the Republic of South Korea. SSgt. Kenyon is married to the former Laurie Aspinall. daughter of Raymond and •Joyce Aspinall. also of Nashville. SSgt. Kenyon and Laurie have two children, David Jr., age 11 and Jodi Michelle, age 9. SSgt Kenyon's family is currently residing in Nashville. His address is. SSgt. Dave Kenyon. P.S.C. Box 5458. A.P.O. S.F. 96366 0006 Resident in Bavarian • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • Festival celebration EDITOR S NOTE: This column will be published on a regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking volun­ teers may make use of this space. Information should be made known to Don Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Lang-Gross engagement told Kristy Lynna Lang, and Lyle Yatcman Gross are proud to announce their engagement. Kristy is the daughter of Ms. Susan Lang of Hastings and Mr. Lloyd Lang of Kalamazoo. Lyle is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stewarf Gross of Hastings. Kristy is a 1985 Hastings High graduate. Lyle is a 1986 Hastings High graduate. Kristy is presently employed at Provincial House of Hastings. Lyle is presently employed at Barry Automotive Inc. An August 16, 1986 wedding is planned. Hayward-Greenfield engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Al Hackett of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hayward pi Dchon arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Tiffany, to Brandon Greenfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Greenfield of Hastings. Tiffany is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is employed at Fclpausch in Hastings. Brandon is a graduate of Hastings High School and is stationed in Fort Drum, New York with the United States Army. An August 30 wedding is being planned. Bua Driver to transport Medical Care Facility residents to special events. One day permonth and chauffeur's license needed. If Interested, contact Rita Pitts, 945-2407. at the Medical Care Facility. Pianist to play the piano and sing old-time songs at lhe Hastings Commission on Aging Site on Wednesday from 11.-00-11:30. Contact Betty Mcllvaln, COA, al 948-4856 The all new Bavarian Festival Antiques and Craft Show will be held June 14 through June 21 at Heritage Park. Frankemuth. Carol Bcmer, a local arcs! will be par­ ticipating in the show. The show will feature 50 exhibitors from all over Michigan and from out of state in­ cluding: Minnesota, Ohio, Indiana and California. The show is juried and will in­ clude antiques as well as quality crafts. Area BIRTHS - it c a rim ... .. „ , . Mr. and Mrs. Steven Marvin (Jackie Sage) Transporter, needed to provide out ol cOTrn-r-„f Ada. formerly of Hastings. Laura Joy. transportation for medical appointments. Can May 21, 1986 at 4:07 a.m., 8 lb. 13 oz. at Don Rewa, 948-3259, at the Department of Social ■ Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Proud Services. * grandparents are Wendell and Elsie Marvin of Escorts to ride the Barry County Transit with Roscofnmon and Keith and Elsie Sage of patients from the Medical Care Facility to . Hastings. doctor appointments. Contact Christine Buss Mark and Ellen (Shepard) Rowlader, May at the Medical Care Facility at 945-2407. 23. Fort Collins. CO, Jessica Ann, 8 lb. Jeffrey and Ann Arnett, Hastings, June 3, 8:16 a.m., 7 lb. 4 oz. Furniture and Appliances for distribution to IT'S A BOY needy Barry County families. Tax deduction Ray and Deborah Girrbach. Hastings, May statement and free pick up provided. Call Sarge 29. 10:23 a.m., 8 lb. 4'Z> oz. Lewis at the Department of Social Services Michael and Janice Ferris. Hastings, May at 948-3228 31,9 a.m.. 7 1b. 13tt oz. Yam for making scarves, hats, mittens and baby Raymond and Tami Holliwill. Nashville, blankets for needy children. Call Rhoda Miller June 4, 4:06 a.m., 7 lb. 14 oz. at 795-7190 or Don Rewa, 948-3259. ITEMS NEEDED - ATTENTION DELTON VOTERS Roh-Jenks engagement told Wendy Sue Roh will become the bride of Franklin Eugene Jenks on Aug. 9. The bride­ elect. of Chicago Drive SW, Grandville, is the daughter of Phyllis 1. Roh of Buckingham Street SW. Wyoming, and lhe late Robert E. Roh. She is a graduate of Godwin Heights High School and Grand Valley State College The groom-elect, of Collingwood Avenue SW. Wyoming, is the son of Delbert and Marv Jane Jenks of Dowling. He, is a graduate of Grand Valley State and a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School. ShellenbargerJohnson engagement Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Morris of Lake Odessa wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Beth Shellenbarger, to Michael Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Johnson of Brown City. Ml. Beth is also the daughter of the late Paul Shellenbarger. Beth is a 1981 graduate of Lakewood High School and Mike is a 1979 graduate of Brown City High School. Both are 1986 graduates of Michigan Technoligical University in Houghton, MI. An August 9 wedding is being planned. “Surprise” party planned for Sanborns A surprise party for Jane and Lyle,S^orn will be held Tuesday. June 10 al lhe Elks Lodge in Hastings. Potluck dinner al 6 p Bring your own table s'rvlc': ’nd,’ tK.tj pass. Ham, baked beans and coffee furnished. All friends and relatives are invited. Local student receives scholar award David Byrne, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Byrne, 616 E. North St., Hastings has been chosen to receive one of Hope College's 90 Distiguished Scholar Awards. “These scholarships are awarded on the basis of the overall academic record in high school, including course selection, grades, class rank, and standardized test scores." The scholarship of $1000 is renewable yearly for the four years. Hope College is a four-year co-cducational. liberal arts college with an enrollment of 2.550 men and women and is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America. Open house planned for wedding couple A Wedding Reception Open House for A/1C and Mrs. Brian Echtinaw of New Mex­ ico will be held on June 14 from 2 p.m.. to 6 p.m. at 3350 McKeown Rd. The reception is given by Loretta Clark. Friends and relatives arc invited. Hare-Jackson engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hare of Banficld and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jackson of Roscommon (formerly of Hustings) arc pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their children. Tammy Hare and Tim Jackson. Tim is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by Thrify Tire and Wheel Co. in Grand Rapids. Tammy is employed by Fclpausch of Hastings and will graduate Irom Hastings High in June. The couple have set June 28th. 1986. as their wedding date. Check the Facts... ^Proposition I - Renewal only; NO Increase ^Proposition I - GUARANTEES Transporta­ tion for 5 Years ^Proposition I - MAINTAINS Education Programs Best for Students ^Proposition I - Recommended by Your ELECTED Board of Education and then please vote YES on Proposition I NO on Proposition II Delton Kellogg Schools Millage Election — MONDAY JUNE 9 — Paid for by ... The Committee to Support the Delton Kellogg Schools. I.D. No. 12670 3581 W. Shore, Fine Lake, Battle Creek. Michigan 49017 Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL MAY 12. 1986 Common Council mot In regulor >e lion in the City Council Chambr.*, Hasting*. Michigan on Monday. May 12. 1986 rl 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook presiding. Present at roll call were: Campbell. Cusack. Gray, Homerling, Josperse, Miller. Spockmon and Walton. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray that the minutes of lhe April 28, 1986 meeting be ap­ proved os rood, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Invoices read: Cottage Gordens.......... $1.905.00 Gov't Software Consultants................... 1,467.50 Marblehead Lime......... 1.734.55 Reith Riley (Center SI.).................... 5.759.95 R. Vanderlind S Son (Pk Grl).................. 6,128.12 Yerington Const. Co. . .2.015.21 Moved by Spockman. suppor­ ted by Miller to approve the above invoices os read. Yeos: Walton. Speckman. Miller. Jasperse, Hemerling. Gray. Cusack, and Campbell Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Hemerling that the personal property tax for Bushong Motor Sales ot 328 N. Michigan AVenue for 1979 in lhe amount of 8170.08. Property » 06-51-300-124-00 be removed from lhe delinquent lax roll and considered uncollectable. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, suppor­ ted by Spockman that the Credit Bureau try to collect the per­ sonal tax from Bushong Motor Sales. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Josperse. supported by Cusack that the invltoti m from Flexfob for their open house for Saturday Moy 17. from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. be received and placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Spockman thot the month of May be proclaimed "Recycling" month as requested by recycling In Berry County. Darlene Poulouski. Director. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spockman. sup­ ported by Gray thot Moy be proclaimed S.A.F.E. Place month and the proclamation be received and placed on filo. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Josperse. suppor­ ted by Gray that the Planning Commission minutes ol May 5, bo received and placed on filo. Yeas: All Absent None. Carried, Moved by Josperse, suppor­ ted by Spockman thot a lax abatement district bo established as recommended by the Pionnlng Commission May 5, and a public hearing be set for May 27. at 7:45 p.m. lor district. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by lasperse, supported by Miller thot Ordnance <201. on ordinance to amend the ton­ ing plan from A-O to 8 2 on Lots 658 through 672 and N'6 of Market Square be adopted Yeas: Campbell, Cusack, Gray, Hemerling, Jasperse, Miller. Spockman and Walton. Absent; None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ ted by Miller that the City indi­ cate its interest on the pro­ posal presented for the JEDC (Joint Economic Development Corporation) to hove o full time professional hired and the City provide matching funds to sup­ port the Calhoun/Borry CGA Proposal. There would be a $20,000 grr.nt from State funds and $13,000 County and $12,500 from Chy. Yeas; Walton. Spockmon. Miller. Josperse. Hemerling, Gray. Cusack. Nays: Campbell Absent: None. Carried. Finance Committee. Mary Spockman reported thot the bud­ get was due to be presented cl this meeting but needed to be extend* I to the 5/27/86 meet­ ing. Moved by Campbell, sup­ ported by Jasperse that the quarterly fire report be received and placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Hemerling that lhe police report for April be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Josperse to adjourn ot 8:40 Yeos: Ail Absent: None. Carried. Reod and approved; William R. Cook. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (6-3) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-19472-SE Estate of FREDA B. MOORE. Deceased. Social Security No. 364-68-5060 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On June 26. 1986 at 10:30 a.m., in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hostings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Fern H. Tobias re­ questing that Fern H. Tobias be appointed Personal Representa­ tive of lhe Estate of Freda B. Moore, deceased, who lived at 419 East Clinton, Hastings. Michi­ gan and who died May 3. 1986; and requesting also that the will of ths Deceased doled Sep­ tember 25. 1984. be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mall, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before August 27. 1986. Notice is further given thot the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Moy 28. 1966 FERN H. TOBIAS BY: Richard J. Hudson Address of Petitioner: 6200 Cedar Creek Rd.. Delton, Ml 49046 Richard J. Hudson (Pl 5220) Siegel. Hudson, Gee. Show E Fisher 607 North Broodway Hostings. Michigan 4<K)58 616/945-3495 (6-5) om.4 More than Just Pizza ... • Submarine* • Spaghetti • Appetizers • Dinners Eat ft Iwra or toko It out! WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Call 795-7844 Downtown Middleville HOURS: Tues, thru Thurs. 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Frl.-Sat. 11:30 a m. to 1:30 p.m..Sun. 4 to 10 p.m. / Closed Mondays PUBLIC NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will meet on Tuesday, June 17, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, Hastings, Michigan. 345-2468. The meeting is to consider the application of Thomas Ed­ wards, for a variance to erect a sign 7 feet 6 Inches, 12 feet high at bottom of sign (larger than approved by City Code) and for a Use Permit to build a Auto Sales Center at 803 W. State St. legally described as: That pari of Lot 526 and 543 and 525 and 544 and that part of Benton Street, all located In the original Village of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. Described as follows beginning at a point of the north line of State Street a distance of 50 feet East of the West line of lot 543, thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 15 seconds East parallel with the West line of said lot 543, a distance of 207.07 feet to the South boundary line of the former Penn Central Railroad, thence North 88 degrees 58 minutes 47 seconds east along said South line 100.00 feet, thence South 00 degrees 14 minutes 15 seconds West 208.75 feet to said North line of State Street, thence West along said North line of State Street, 100.00 feet to the point of Beginning. RO. 08-51-001-177-00 Said sign does not conform to Section 3.82 (3) (8) and Use Permit Section 3.90 ■ 3.94 of the Zoning Ordinance. Also tc consider the application of Douglas Forbes for a variance to waive the denial of the occupancy permit for a second apartment at 325Vi E. High, legally described as the South 8 rods of Lot 108, City of Hastings. Said permit Is con­ trary to Section 3.56 of the Zoning Ordinanca Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspec­ tion at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall Hastings Michigan. ” ’ SHARON VICKERY, CITY CLERK �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 5,1986 have been toying with several possibilities. None seems logical. Please help me reach a sensible conclusion. I am — DINGY IN DUBUQUE DEAR DUB: Automatic washers do not cat socks. Nor do they dissolve. No drain that I have ever seen is large enough for a sock to go through. Whatever went into the machine re­ mains there throughout the washing and dry­ ing cycles. How then does one account for the singletons? It’s obvious. The mate was tossed away, either unconsciously or consciously because it had a hole in it. We all do things of which wc are unaware. This doesn't mean we're wiggy. it merely means we arc human. Other possibilities: Socks sometimes cling to other clothes, stick to the sides of the washer or get trapped on ledges in Lhe dryer drum. Ann Landers Odd socks drive woman dingy Dmt Am Landen: Something has been bug­ ging me for a long time and I'm ashamed to aak anyone. They would think I was nuts. But I simply must get if off my mind because J have been giving it a lot more thought lately tea I should. What happens to those odd socks after they go iaao the washing machine? My husband and tone are two-legged creatures. They wear PAIRS of socks, not singles, yet almost evety time I take the socks out of the dryer there is one black, one blue or a white one left over. I must have collected 60 socks with no mates in the last three years. Do these automatic washers eat socks? 1 use a rather strong detergent, but no sock could dissolve in it. Is it possible that a sock could go down the drain? As you can see, Ann, I — ELECT — William Heath TRUSTEE Hastings Board of Education Hastings graduate, lifeiong resident, 3 children In school. MONDAY, JUNE 9 Divorce situations differ Dear Ann Landers: I am writing in response to “Puzzled in Mill Valley." Her answer was insightful but there arc many reasons more divorced women are happier Notice The Barry County Road Com­ mission will work 4-10 hour days on a trial basis from ... JuneS, 1986 until July 2,1986 During this time, the regular business hours will be from ... 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday The Road Commission will be CLOSED on Fridays during the PMd for by William Hath, 3650 & Bedford Rd., Hastings than divorced men. For example: The woman usually gets the house, the fur­ niture. the dishes and the better car. She has the secur ty of her familiar environment. She almost always keeps the children. In many cases she gets enough child support to cover the mortgage, the utilities and then some. Ac­ tually. the divorced woman enjoys the benefits of marriage without any of the responsibilities. By contrast, the divorced husband ends up in a small apartment without a pot to cook in no bed linens, no appliances and cheap fur­ niture. He must become accustomed to a lowered standard of living with what money he has left after paying child support. He sees his children every other weekend. By that time everyone is relaxed and settled in. it is time to take them back to their mother. As for your comment. "Divorced men discover that being on lhe loose isn’t all that terrific." it is unfair to assume. Ann, that all divorced men wanted to be "on the loose." Many are victims of so-called liberated women who demanded their freedom and got it along with all the comforts of a kept woman. Speaking from my own experience (and that of several divorced men with whom I am ac­ quainted) the women usually come out way ahead. - EXPERIENCED IN ATLANTA DEAR EXPERIENCED: Each situation is different, but I have had many more letters from wives who were dumped after 25 or 30 years of marriage who said they had to go to work while their ex-husbands were living it up with cuties younger than their daughters. They were resentful and bitter - and with good reason. Woman annoyed with toothless love making Dear Ann Landers: Can you imagine what it's like, making love to a man who refuses to wear his upper plates? Well, I can tell you. It's like kissing an overripe tomato. As you probably have guessed, I am no spr­ ing chicken, but I'm not dead either. Mike is a sweet guy and rather sensitive, but this toothless routine really turns me off. I don't BORGESS AND HARDINGS SHOW YOU HOW TO SHOP TOYOUR HEART’S DELIGHT. healthy when eaten in moderation. The manager’s booth at every Harding’s will have free information. Like complete lists of featured foods, recipes to try out and free brochures that tell all about cardiovascular health. As'veil as information and entry blanks for our recipe contest We’ll be giving away a grand prize of a Grand Escape Weekend for two at a Saugatuck bed There’s a whole lot in store for you at your local Harding’s. Because Borgess Medical Center, in co­ operation with the American Heart Association of Michigan, has a special program going on right now. We’re all getting together to help you learn how to shop for and prepare healthier foods that are appe­ tizing and help you reduce your intake of cholesterol and rats, especially saturated fats. Just look for the Light Hearted Living'symbol on shelves and displays. It identifies foods that are certificates, specially designed Light Hearted Living aprons and more. Some stores have special Light Hearted Living days planned, with fun for the whole family. Regis­ tered dietitians from Borgess will be at those stores to answer questions. They’ll pass out information and delicious food samples that are healthy and easy to fix at home. We’ll also have balloons and other attractions for the children. So just watch your local paper for details about dates and locations. Come on in to your local Harding’s and find out what Light Hearted Living is all about. You’ll see that it’s •* something we at Borgess’ believe in from the bottom Borgess Medical Center of our hearts. want to offend the man but I can’t go on pretending everything is lovely when it isn’t. Tlie problem is that he thinks it’s OK to keep his choppers in the dresser drawer or in his pants pocket unless he is eating. Mike does put his teeth in his mouth when we arc with people he wants to impress, for example, the minister and his wife. I think 1 am entitled to see him look decent too. not all shriveled and sucked in around the cheeks. Also he can’t talk plain without them. When I ask him to repeat what he says he tells me I need a hearing aid. It's darned annoying. Other senior citizens must have the same problem. Please. Ann. help us all. - JUST CALL ME LILLY. DEAR LILLY: The reason people remove their dentures is because they hurt. Mike needs to go back to the dentist who made his dentures and ask that they be adjusted. Or, maybe he needs to get a new set. For heaven's sake quit suffering in silence. Tell him! Two’s company, three’s a crowd Dear Ann Landers: I recently moved into an apartment with a girlfriend. Everything was lovely until two weeks ago. The problem is her boyfriend. He decided to move in also. I left a comfortable home because I wanted privacy — the chance to do those things one can’t do with little brothers and sisters hang­ ing around. Now I am faced with the same situation and it is driving me around the bend. My girlfriend is the kind who lets people walk all over her. She is completely dominated by this nerd and doesn’t realize be is using her. 1 am being used, too. I work very hard so t I can afford this apartment. The guy is getting free room and board and maid service, not to mention transportation. (He has no car.) I’ve never been very good at standing up for my rights. I need to know how to deal with this situation without losing her friendship. Can you help? - THREE’S A CROWD IN CONN. DEAR CROWD: The friendship is already shot so let's go on from there. The set-up you describe is grossly unfair and you ought to have your head examined if you allow it to continue. If you can't face her. take the coward's way out and write a letter. Make it abundantly clear that you want the moocher out pronto - for her sake as well as your own. If you don't have backbone enough to write the letter, resign yourself to a lifetime of be­ ing used and abused. Marks are murder Dear Ann lenders: This may not be up your alley, but do you have any ideas on how I can get the ugly marks off my shoes that ap­ pear from nowhere when I drive my car? — SCUFFED IN SCARSDALE DEAR SCARS: Those marks are murder to get off. Avoid them by keeping an extra pair of beat-up numbers in the car. Ann Landers’ booklet, "Sex and the Teenager. ’’ explains every aspect of sexual behavior — where to draw the line, how to say no. the various methods of contraception, the dangers ofVD.the symptoms and where to get help. For a copy, send $2 and a long self­ addressed. stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago. III. 60611. Even if drinking is the "in” thing in your crowd, it needn't crowd you out. Leant the facts from Ann Landers' booklet, ‘ 'Booze and You — For Teenagers Only. " Send 50 cents and a self-addressed envelope to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11995. Chicago, Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE Legal Notice Barry County Board of CommlMtoRer* MAY 27.1996 • SECOND DAY — FORENOON The regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commistioner* was colled to order at 9:30 a.m. on Moy 77. 1986. by Chairperson Coleman. Roll coll war token. Five (5) members were present: Cole­ man; Hoare; Landon; McKelvey, and. WllUamson. Two members were absent: Dean and Kiel. At the beginning of the meeting all present stood and pledged allegiance to the flog. Moved by Williamson. support by Hoare to approve Commissioners Kiel and Dean from today's meeting due to family illness. Motion carried. AAoved by Williamson, support by Hoare to approve the minutes of the Moy 13, 1986 meeting os cor­ rected. (The correction to indude the addition of the vocation policy to the motion on Barry County Transit.) Motion carried. AAoved by Hoare. support by AAcKelvey to approve the agenda as amended. AAotion carried. Various correspondence wos read by Chairper­ son Coleman. Public comment wos called for with no response. Reports were requested from committee chair­ persons. Moved by Hoare. support by Williamson thot the April expenditures of Barry County Transit, in the amount ol $17,621.30. be approved and the April minutes of Barry County Transit be received and placed on file. Motion carried. AAoved by London, support by Williamson that Commissioner Hoare be authorized to write a letter In the name of the Board of Commissioners sup­ porting House Bill 4995 in legislature allowing the changing of the term of County Rood Com­ missioners. Motion carried. Moved by Williamson, support by London that the position ol Planning Director be considered a part-time position, of twenty-four hours a week, and David Koons be hired to fill that position, at $11.00 per hour. Roll coil was taken. Five (5) yeas. Nays: None. AAotion carried. AAoved by Williamson, support by London that the office in the Planning ond Zoning Department be used to house the Join! Economic Develop­ ment Corporation director and secretory. AAotion carried. Moved by Williamson, support by London that the position of Drain Inspector be established and the Drain Commissioner be authorized to post this position. Motion carried. Commissioner Landon presented the following resolutions and moved their adoption, supported by Hoare. The Chair was authorized to sign the WHEREAS, John J. Weyerman has faithfully served on the Barry County Sheriff’s Department for the period of October 1, 1967 through Septem­ ber 14. 1985. and WHEREAS, Such public service is a comerstone of good government ond democracy, and WHEREAS, Such service, dedicated as It Is. is a hallmark of good citizenship, and WHEREAS. The compensation, actual ond fulfil­ ling. seldom offsets the time and effort Involved, and WHEREAS. Such service is too often accepted ond token for granted. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED, That the Barry County Board of Commissioner* doe* hereby ex­ tend its heartfelt thanks and appreciation to John J. Weyerman lor service to the resident* of Barry County. By Resolution adopted by <ie Barry County Board of Commissioner* this 27th day of Moy. 1986. Carolyn G. Coleman, Chairperson RESOLUTION WHEREAS. Earle Reid ha* faithfully served on the Borry County Sheriffs Deportment for the period of December 3, 1973 through February 1. 1986. ond WHEREAS. Such public service is a cornerstone ol good government and democracy, ond WHEREAS. Such service, dedicated as it is. Is a hallmark of good citizenship, and WHEREAS. The compensation, actual ond fulfilIng. seldom offset* the time and effort involved, and WHEREAS. Such service is too often accepted ond token for granted. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED. That the Barry County Board of Commissioners does hereby ex­ tend its heartfelt thank* and appreciation to Earle Reid for service to the residents of Barry County. By Resolutiun adopted by the Borry County Board of Commissioner* this 27th day of Moy. 1986. Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson Motion carried. Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson STATE OF MICHIGAN) )SS: COUNTY OF BARRY) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true ond correct s'atement of the official proceedings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners at . ™ ?oa2""ng °n 27■ ”®6 to moy ZB. IVtto. Miriam E. White. Deputy Clerk AAotion carried. A corrected copy of th. Equalizat.on report wo* presented due to a clerical error in theRutlond °M?itP *,Cl Pr°P*rfYcarried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson to approve payment of the Miscellaneous Claims, in the amount of $33,967.67. Motion carried by unani­ mous roll call. AAoved by McKelvey, support by Hoare to approve the payment of Low Library bills. In the amount of $565.47. AAotion carried by unanimous roll coll. AAoved by Williamson. support by Landon to gAmt a two year step raise to Cindy Smith in the Equali­ zation office to F-03 two year level. $8.87 per hour, effective AAay 9. 1986. AAotion carried. AAoved by Wil flamson. support by Hoare that the vacant TORS 03 position at the Animal Shelter be posted. Motion carried. Nomination* for the Barry County Planning Commission were colled for. There being no fur­ ther nominations. It wo* moved by Williamson, support by Landon that Kenneth Bohn ond Norman Stanton be appointed to three year terms, effective June I. 1986. Motion carried. Commissioner Hnore presented the following re­ solution and moved for it* adoption, supported by Commissioner Wllllomson: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, It ha* come to the attention of the Barry County Board ol Commissioners that the tourist Industry a* a whole is being jeopardized because of lhe high price of Insurance premium* ond the excessive cancellation of existing policies; ond. WHEREAS. The tourist industry is anticipating an Increase because of the travel trouble* in other countries ond the drop in the price of gasoline should expond travel in the Slate of Michigan in the upcoming year; and. WHEREAS. Lock of liability Insurance I* forcing cancellation H small business which strategically effects the tourist Industry in the State of Michigan; and WHEREAS. The lock of adequate recreational activities for one year would no doubt be re­ flected In a considerable drop of tourist activity in years to come; and, WHEREAS. The result would hove a catastrophic effect on the State of Michigan tourist industry and employment. NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Barry County Board of Commissioners I* deeply concerned because of the lock of enthusiasm of the Legislator* to become Involved in establishing limits of liability that would allow the tourist In­ dustry to expand and enjoy the increase of reve­ nues ond employment that under the present situation would be greatly curtailed ond possibly lost permanently. AAotion carried unanimously. Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners STATE OF MICHIGAN) )S$; COUNTY OF BARRY) I hereby certify Ihot the foregoing I* a true and correct statement of the official proceedings of the Borry County Board of Commissioners a! their regular met Ung on Moy 27. 1986. recessed to AAay 28. 1966. Miriam E. White. Deputy Clerk AAotion carried unanimously. AAoved by London, support by AAcKelvey to file all correspondence ond reports. Motion carried. AAoved by Hoare. support by Landon to recess to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday. AAay 28, 1986. to open Bond bid* Motion carried. The meeting wot re:e**edat 10:20 a.m. AAAY 28. 1986 • RECESSED MEETING - FORENOON The recessed meeting of the Borry County Board of Commissioners was colled to order at 11:00 a.m.. May 28. 1986. by Chairperson Coleman. Roll coll was token. Five (5) member* were present; London; McKelvey; Coleman; Dean; and. Hoare. Two members were absent: Kiel and WilliomMM. Bid* were received for 1985 Delinquent Tax Band* a* follows: .^’ch* S“url,l“' I™- (blddw). n.f hl.rni rots), $319,090.62 (n.l InL*™* F,r” °* America. Detroit. N.A., 87^57<8n’‘ ^09 782-27: Manufacturers National <?2SLO,,'1 5 ,333736%- 8329.007.71; Manley $314 935 42°"° d °nd ^a*,ln0* Ci,Y Bank. 5.889%. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon to adopt nJ* u n°m,n® F,r*' U *"*•'»«> Bonk of oetroit N.A. a* the successful bidder. Roll call wo* token. Five (5) yeas: London; AAcKelvey: Cole- “• W by O«on. rapport by London to grant o '■> Mldt.ll. Chora, pTorara. “ tt^'boorly. $I3JW/^- 22 ”•* Mo'~" Movad by Hoot., rapport by MdC.Ivra thot th. °"d Pta<,d Social Sw. M°"°" M<~«li by loMon rapport by Hoar, to adjourn ” "" O' ,hMotion °nd th. araahng WO1 odjoomod ol 11:20 Carolyn G. Col.mon, Choirporaon Borry Coonty Board at Coo,n,l..lon., Norvol t. That.,. Cl.rk (6-5) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 5,1986 - Page T1 Pmom Timm to Time... by...Esther Walton Northland Optical The history of steam threshing machines Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled Frames Repaired or Replaced Prescription Sunglasses Threshing machines came into being in the 19th century and changed the methods of far­ ming forever. In general most of the American threshing machines used during the 1830s were extremely simple in construction. The open-spiked cylinders were held in a box­ like frame, and were turned by a handcrank or pully. The grain bundles were held against the revolving cylinder until the kernels were stripped from the straw. The cylinders were usually of wood. When out of balance they gave a guttural bellow, which earned them the name “bull thresher". The first portable U.S. steam engine came into being in 1849. It was only portable in that the machine could be hauled from one farm to another by four or six horses over any road through woods or over any other place where logs could be hauled or a team traveled. The importance of steam-driven machinery can be illustrated by the Glenn wheat ranch in Calousa County, which in 1880 included a solid block of 66,000 acres extending up the Sacramento River Valley for over 16 miles. Some suggestion as to the size of this field can be seen in the fact that plowing teams starting up in the morning could travel down the fur­ row in a straight line all day without turning around. Lunch was served midway across the field, while the drivers camped at the far end of the field before making the return trip the following day. Although the portable steam engines were fairly satisfactory for threshing grain during the third quarter of the 19th century, they possessed one serious mechanical weakness: they were self-propelled. Unable to move under their own power, their use was necessarily limited to belt operations, leaving all draft work to be performed by oxen or horses. A few far-sighted men abandoned plans to design new self-propelled steam engines and began converting the ordinary portable steam threshing into traction engines by adding a simple self-propelled attachment. In 1873. Merrit and Kellogg Company of Battle Creek went into the business of manufacturing self-propelled agricultural engines on a business-like basis. The earliest self-propelled engines were steered by horses. A team of horses was also used to steer the engine while on the road. The most serious engineering problem in­ volved in the manufacture of self-propelled engines was >hc cciqs^nKjiq^of a satisfactory traction attachment. A series of inventions made the threshing machine independent. First was a set of bevel and pinions and an in­ clined shaft, that transmitted power. Follow­ ing that was the use of a chain to carry power ftom the engine to a sproket on the counter­ shaft near the drive wheels. In 1880. the in­ vention of a siring of spur gears of different sizes worked against each ocher to carry the power from the engine to the drive wheel. Other problems to solve: some kind of clutch was needed to give the engineer com­ plete control over the traction power of his engine as well as to engage the flywheel for belt work. The third major engineering pro­ blem concerned the designing of a self­ steering mechanism. When the farm engineer could drop his last pair of reins and place his hand upon the greasy knob of a steering wheel, his eman­ cipation was complete. With a self-propelled, self-steered traction engine that could start, stop, reverse itself, climb hills, cross fields, crawl out of mud holes, and carry its master around the country side, the thresherman was to all appearances king of his mechanical do­ main. In a day long before the arrival of the gas tractor or the automobile, while the wealthy aristrocrat was still confined in his luxury to the best team of Morgans in town hitched to a phaeton, the ordinary custom thresherman was traveling the well-known roads of his own community in a private self­ propelled vehicle. The steam engine boom began in 1885 and continued until about 1912. The efficiency of the average farm worker in the year 1900 ap­ pears to have been 86 percent greater than in the year 1870. It was due in large measure to the increase of power and machinery on farms. To save valuable time and to be less depen­ dent on manual labor, the average American farmer in the 1870s began substituting the self-binder for the reaper, the walking plow for a gang plow, and the horse-power threshing machine for portable engines. In the '80s and '90s. these same motives prompted men to smother the flames in the old portables and kindle a fire in the steam traction engines which had appeared on the agrarian scene. In 1900 threshing machines were featuring cylinders 36 to 44 inches in length with a cor­ responding increase in the size of the rest of the separator. Forty-inch cylinders and a large number of 44 by 64-inch machines were enlarged in size, and once lhe huge double-bar cylinders were also enlarged in diameter. They were able to c»»t through tough, damp bundles without losing momentum. To drive these threshing machines, which doubled their capacity during the late '90s. steam traction engines with twice their former power became a necessity. Increased demand for more steam power was not confined to theshmg, but were ex­ tended to other types of farm work, such as plowing, building roads, sawing lumber and hauling freight over the highways. As the steam engine business continued to grow, a large number of businessmen in­ vested their money in these factories. In 1905 there were thirty-seven companies which manufactured approximately 7,500 steam­ traction engines. This output reached a top production figure of about 10,000 in 1913 after which a decline set in. prompted by the intioduction of the small gasoline tractors, un­ til in 1920 only 1.700 engines were built. By 1925, this type of manufacturer had been vir­ tually abandoned. During the 1860s and early '70s. when lhe small portable engines were selling for around SI.000 two or three farmers often bought an engine to do their threshing and other belt work. As the self-propelled engines in the late seventies were larger, more expensive and adaptable io more types of work, the owners of these machicns were encouraged to do more custom work to pay for their in­ vestments. After 1900, the price of a large threshing outfit reached S4.000, the most ex­ pensive farm machinery-on the grain-growing farms of the country. The cost was then so far beyond the economic resources of the average farmer that the threshing business was turned over almost entirely to a group of professional custom threshermen. The successful custom thresherman spent considerable time preparing for the first day of threshing. If the engine and separator had been in use for a number of years, the operator would spend several days repairing and reconditioning the machinery. The steam engine was checked over, the firebox grates examined, leaky flues caulked or replaced, and bearings or working parts on the entire taken up to prevent pounding and slapping. Since the engines usually 'outlasted two separators, considerable repair work was generally necessary to put the threshing machine in good running order. The numerous leather belts were spliced with strips of "whang" leather. As the belts need­ ed constant attention, the operator purchased the leather by the half hide to have a sufficient supply for the threshing season. While the machine was being cleaned, oiled and loosen­ ed up. a list of repairs was ordered for emergencies. Every good thesherman planned to operate his threshing machinery as many hours each day as possible and for as many days as he could in order to increase his earnings. Work for all hands was from sun-up to sunset or for as long as there was sufficient light to work. Sometimes threshing began at 4:45 a.m. with the crew stopping a few minutes for breakfst at 6 a.m. In the morning, the fireman usually crawled out of his bunk between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. With a kerosene lantern in one hand and a lunch bucket in the other, he made his way to the fields to find the threshing outfit. If the steam engine was a straw burner, he kindled a fire; if a coal fire had been "banked" lhe night before, he shook out the ashes and stir­ red the fire to get up steam pressure in the boiler. After coaxing the fire along until ten pounds of steam registered on the gauge, he turned on the steam valve in the smokestack, creating a forced draft which quickly inten­ sified the heat of the fire and shortened the time needed to get up normal steam pressure. Since members of the threshing crew were often working at a great distance from the rig, the engineers sent information to them by means of the steam whistle, blown according to the prescribed code of signal in common use in the community. One long continuous sound was given to attract attention to the working place and to indicate that work would proceed. Other whistle signals were: Two long blasts: work completed for the day. One short blast: stop threshing machine. Two short blasts: start threshing machine. Three short blasts: more grain boxes needed. Safety Glasses Contact Lens Supplies — Ask About our Children's Frame Warranty — Insurance Plans Blue Cross Provider Monday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 1510 North Broadway — Hastings — Call...945-3906 BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES Most Popular Videocassettes By The Associated Press The following are the most popular 1908 photograph of Jeffery Brothers threshing crew, which worked all over Barry County. The rig was sold to a Mr. Townsend. Some of those pictured: front row, left, Bryon Lewis, and fourth from left, Ernest "Pat" Lewis. Second row, small girl, Osa Jeffery and seventh from left, “Bert” Jeffery. Repairs, plow shares, etc.: $8. One, long, two shorts: moving to lhe next farm. Total cost for day: $47.50. Continuous short whistles: unusual distress Owners of traction engines frequently pick­ or fire. ed up extra work by sawing lumber during the late fall and winter months. Although the A good engineer with a well-organized large sawmilling companies cut the bulk of the system resorted to a minimum use of the whis­ tle, whereas the inexperienced operator blew pines and hardwoods in the large timber tracts the whistle without provocation as if its air­ of the country, there remained countless small piercing shrieks added importance to his posi­ lots of trees and areas of second-growth tion. One Michigan thresherman recalls that timber in practically all of the states. This as boys he and his friends could always gauge lumber could be secured at relatively low the degree of sobriety of their engineer by the prices. Portable circular saws were used to manner in which he blew the whistle. advantage; they could be moved readily as In the Book Steam Power On The American needed. Wood slabs provided economical fuel Farm is this quote “why do you stay a for the engines and stream furnished smooth thresher?" dependable power for sawing. Most of the "Well, sir, I reckon, I have swore off this small sawmill operators did custom work; in­ dum threshing business a hundred times. dications were that sawing lumber was often Every year I say,'Well this is my last,', but it more profitable than threshing. ____ ain’t.” Below are names of some of the early It ain’t the money... lordy know you don’t threshers in Barry County, known to and get rich running a threshing outfit. Hustles me compiled by Floyd Bull in 1960s. He included to break even lots of times. I reckon I just the approximate dates they worked, the have a tuuiKcring hankering <u to oc be ouy oily ana and . townships they lived in and some incidental ■naturally uuuioii/ nave greasy and covered with dust and to he jawed' information about their rigs: —• work i. all jday and . ... . . - That , . Brunj. an(j £>arry. 1865, 314 miles north of at and half .. the night. must be it. I swear off and durn if 1 ain't crazy Hastings, a saw mill using twelve horses for as a kid just as the theshing season starts." power. Sometimes a group of farmers in a com­ Irving Township: Buehler Bros., Lickta munity bought threshing outfits on a Bros., Irving Goodenough, Bucl Fuller, Ben­ cooperative basis with each family paying its nets, John Perry, John Ryan. James Johnson, share of the original purchase price as well as Dave Murphy. Okes Bros. the cost of operations and maintenance. These Thomapple Township: John and Jones threshing rigs were called "company" Hendershott claimed to have the first steam machines as distinguished from the outfits threshing rig in Barry County, which was an owned by a custom thresherman. Upright boiler engine. Although company machines did not come Carlton Township: Frank Hosimer, into general use until World War 1, when the Clarence Rogers, Blough Bros., Jay Brant, custom thresherman began to raise his prices John Scoby Sr.. James Bowler. Sam Culbert to cover his increased operation expenses, the (1898). Eleasier Cashiner (1898). use of cooperative outfits had been discussed Woodland Township: Dave Townsen, and advocated for many years. The Nor­ Chas. Youngs. thwestern Agriculturist in 1903 predicted that Castleton Township: Willard Dcmond, C. it would not be long before the use of big Cappon and Sons. steam rigs would be limited to a few large Rutland Township: Sam Craig, Mead Bros. farms, because it cost about one-fourth of the Hope Township: Eugene Bush, Payne, crop to get it threshed by custom theshermen. Theodore Pranski. In addition, most of the labor would be fur­ Hastings Township: George Huling, Frank nished by the farmers themselves, who would Slocum. Baltimore Township: Bill Tobias, Henry be more careful in saving the grain than the Tobias. Wm. Cramer, Than Golden. Wood"unscrupulous threshermen in their hurry to mansey B'os. Daily expenses, 1908: Maple Grove: Jerry Elliot. Bany Township: Williams. 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Judg­ ment may be entered against you by default for the relief de­ manded in the Plaintiffs Complaint. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Plaintiff shall publish this Order for three (3) consecutive weeks in the Hastings Bonner, a newspaper lor the dissemina­ tion of legal news in Barry County, and shall send a copy of this Order to the Defendant to last known address by regu­ lar United Stoles moil, ond to hi* lost known place of employ­ ment. Plantation Sysco. 555 Northeast • 185th Street. Miami. Florida 33179 by regular United Slates moil, and by Registered mail. Return Receipt Requested, before the date of lost publica­ tion. Upon completion of some, the Plaintiff shall effectuate serdant. Roy DeRidder pursuant to MCR 105(1). Hudson E. Deming. Circuit Judge ATTEST: A TRUE COPY Thelma Weyerman. Deputy County Clerk DOORNBOS AND HARRISON Attorneys for Plaintiff By: Douglas Doornbo* (P-25171) 350) Lake Eostbrook Blvd.. S.E. Suite 218 . Grand Rapid*. Ml 49506 Telephone: (616)957-4950 (6-19) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLIC A TfON AND NOTICE Of HEARING File No. 86-19490-NC In the matter of Suzanne Margaret Morris. TAKE NOTICE. On June 27. 1966 ot 11:30 a.m.. In the pro­ bate courtroom. Hostings. Michi­ gan. before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge ot Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Suzanne Margaret Morris Io change her name to Suzanne Margaret Proefrock ond to be known by that name. Moy 27. 1986 Suzanne M. Morris 7682 Bedford Rood Hostings. Ml 49058 David A. Dimmers (PI2793) DIMMERS B McPHtLLIPS 220 South Broadway Hasting*. Ml 49058 616 945 9596 (6-5) How does your banker appear to you? When you apply for a loan, you don’t want to face a lion. You crave the gentle approach and understanding that you feel your needs deserve and merit. Since we want the Lion’s Share of your Loan Business, you’ll receive the Lamb Treatment from our loan officers. They will treat you with respect, and respond to your needs. You don’t need a whip and a chair when you apply for a loan at NBH. Mors new* every weekl Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 ' Rational IBank of [Hastings WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC All deposits insured up to $100,000.00 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 5,1986 Rising liability insurance rates threaten to change Hastings YMCA programs, leagues by Sieve Vedder The outcome of the case is enough to send shivers shooting through the collective spines of youth athletic program and league directors nationwide. The parents of a Little League baseball player sued the league because of the damage done to their son when he was bopped on the head with a pop up after having been switched from second base to the outfield by the team’s coach. The parents charged the league with neglect because they claim their son was unable to play lhe outfield after having spent the entire season in the infield. A jury awarded heavy monetary damages to the parents, thus throwing open courtroom doors to a truckload of future liability cases. Hastings YMCA Director Dave Storms, whose organization has seen liability rates jump over 400 percent over the last year, says the case could easily signal the changing of YMCA programming. "Thai’s the word, incredible," says Storms of the impact the aforementioned suit could have on youth athletic programs. "It’s a shame. Storms said the Hastings YMCA has yet to be slapped with a liability suit, but all it takes is someone who believes the YMCA was at fault over an injury. "Someone could say that about the youth council programs," he noted. “If you take that (the case) on face value, the courts arc laying out big money now. "We do everything we can to eliminate suits like that. We keep safety at heart at all times." Because such court decisions are more prevalent, liability rates are skyrocketing. For example, in 1985 the insurance cost for all YMCA programs and leagues was $8,300. That figure jumped to SI 1,820 last year. Storms said there have been "moderate" in­ creases in health insurance, but die com­ prehensive and summer camp liabilities have jumped the most. In the Youth Council programs, which basically consists of just the. playground pro­ grams, insurance rates have gone up from $700 in $985-86 to $4,000 in 1986-87. Direc­ tor and board officer insurance insurance rates have also climbed and are now to the point where any kind of policy is "difficult to get anywhere,” says Storms. Insurance rates for YMCA programs have gone up some 60 percent and Storms says in July, "they slay the rates are going to go up again." Bus insurance is also rare with lhe YMCA currently having an agreement with the Grand Rapids Transit Association. Rates there, however, have gone up from S50 to $500 over the last year. Storms said he doesn't blame lawyers, juries or judges for the awarding of huge liability sums, but he does recommend the public urging their congressman to push for legislation for judgement caps. Because of the likelihood of liability suits, the YMCA is left with two alternatives to completely changing the way programs arc ran: (1) increase the cost of programs to cover rising insurance rates and (2) determine which programs could conceivably result in liability suits. “We are getting to the point where in­ surance company brokers are telling us what programs we can run and cannot run," says Storms. “Whether it's safe or not or whether it’s ran right has no bearing.” Storms says soccer fees, for instance, have risen from $5 to $15 in three years; various adult league team fee have jumped from $25 to $65 per team; and resident camp fees are also up $15 in the last year. "It’s not like the Y is trying to make money," notes Storms. "If we make money it’s dumped right back into the program, but it's still a straggle to meet insurance fees." In fact. Storms says increased liability fees have punctured a hole in the already delicate YMCA budget-balancing process. The alter­ [Sports"*) Baseball doubleheader rescheduled due to exams, graduation Rhines resigns as Middleville varsity football coach Keith Rhines has resigned as Middleville High School’s varsity football coach after three seasons. His place will be taken by Tro­ jan junior varsity coach John Greenman. Citing a wish to devote more time to his family and drafting classes at Middleville High School. Rhines’ resignation was an­ nounced by Superintendent Gerald Page on Monday. Rhines took over the Middleville head coaching job from Ray Page in 1983. Last year Middleville compiled a 5-4 overall record, 4-3 in the O-K Blue. Greenman was Middleville's junior varsity football coach last season. He’s been at Mid­ dleville for four years and in that time has coached varsity softball and volleyball in ad­ dition to his foolball duties. Greenman is a former head coach at Martin High School. He graduated from Climax Scotts High School and Western Michigan. Saxon jayvee team splits with Sturgis to finish 4-11 Jack Robert pitched a 3-hiner as Hastings beat Sturgis 3-2 in the’first game of a doublchcader. The Trojans, however, re­ bounded in game 2 with a 4-2, Hobcrt walked no one and struck out 6 in picking up the win Gary Parker and Todd Clarkin each had 2 singles for Hastings in the opener. Lee Nichols and Jeff Pugh each had run-scoring singles. In the nightcap, Hastings outhit Sturgis 5-4, but could only score 2 runs in the fourth on 2 singles, a walk, 2 wild pitches and a passd natives to the running of self-funding YMCA programs is to cither ask for additional United Way and Community Fund donations, or up participant fees / routes Storms would prefer not to to sec his organization travel. “The No. I problem we have in balancing the budget is how to cover these costs." says Storms. The realization that a liability suits are becoming more prevalent, and that Hastings is by no means immune, is a fact of life, says Storms. "It’s too bad you have to worry about something that will probably never happen." he says. "For the Hastings YMCA, it’s taking a huge chunk out of our business. Money that would have been used for other programs now has to go for insurance." Bernie Oom's Saxons could be eyeing a league title next week. The pressure on lhe Hastings baseball team will last another week. The scheduled June 3 doubleheader bet­ ween Albion and the frontranning Saxons was postponed to June 10 at 3:30 p.m. in Hastings because of final exams and graduation exer­ cises at the two schools. Hastings (13-10 overall) currently is lied with Lakeview for the Twin Valley lead. The Spartans, who swept a doubleheader with Hillsdale Tuesday 5-3 and 10-0, finish their schedule with a 10-4 mark. The Saxons arc 9-3 with the makeup twinbill left with Albion next week. The game was originally scheduled for May 17 but rain forced postponement to Tuesday. Then the two schools decided final exams and subsequent graduation exercises should move the doubleheader to next week. Hastings has won 9 of its last 12 games in­ cluding 6 of its last 7 Twin Valley games. Lakeview won its last 5 league games to tic for the Twin Valley lead. The Spartans have split with Hastings this year winning 6-1 on April 24, but losing 8-4 on Mike Eastman’s grand si. m in the ninth on May 13. Sturgis broke a 2-2 tie with 2 runs in the top of the fifth. Bryans named Hastings track MVP Sports • • • at a glance by Sh-.r The best of the prep year It would take a calculator to total up lhe number of football and basketball games, tennis and wrestling matches, along with track and golf meets which the five Barry County schools scheduled during lhe soon-to-be-completed school year. But from the opening kickoff last fall to the final out in next Tuesday’s Hastings-Albion baseball game, these were the top 10 stories in Barry County sports this year: Hastings baseball team wins Twiu Valley — Well, maybe. First Hastings has to at least gain a split in a doublchcader with Albion next week. Because virtually nothing was expected from the Saxon diamond squad, its achievement of probably al least sharing a title edges the accomplishments of the Hastings girls basketball team, of which more was expected this year. Saxon girls basketball wins first title — The sharing of a Twin Valley girls basketball title with Marshall ranks as only the second lop story because with an all-stater back and several olher key talents, the team's 17-3 mark is somewhat less shocking than the Hastings baseball team's ac­ complishments. Still, winning the school’s first ever girls roundball title is an outstanding feat. Middleville girls win third straight track title — Coach Jeanne Perry's Tro­ jans have compiled 10-0. 9-0 and 9-0 dual meet records the last three years and have captured three straight O-K Blue championships. Delton forfeits three football games — Because two dozen Delton athletes were caught breaking training rales, the school had to forfeit three foolball games. The Panthers never recovered and wound up with a disapointing 0-9 mark. Atkinson named all-state for third time — How many 3-iimc all-siaiers have you ever heard of? Averaging 19.2 points and 10 rebounds while also leading the Hastings basketball team in numerous other categories, Amy Atkin­ son, the best Saxon girls player ever, was named to several all-state teams for lhe third time in her career. Hastings wins basketball district — This might have been Denny O'Mara’s best-ever job of coaching. Taking a team with virtually no experience and then overcoming a bleak 1-8 start, O'Mara guided the Saxon boys basketball team to 7 wins in its last 11 games and lhe school's third straight district crown. Page wins four events at O-K Blue meet — In one of the most outstanding individual performances of the prep season, Middleville senior standout Brenda Page won the high jump, high hurdles, low hurdles and quarter mile at the O-K Blue meet. Page alone ac­ cumulated 40 of the Trojans' 164 points in leading the Trojans to their third straight O-K Blue title. Saxons win last four football games — After a 21-6 thrashing against Col­ dwater on Oct. 4, the Hastings football team was left floundering with a disa­ pointing 1-4 mark. But the Saxons regrouped to win their last 4 games to finish third in the Twin Valley — the pre-season goal of coach Jeff Simpson. Maple Valley wins SMAA baseball title — With only 4 lettermen and 2 starters back from an SMAA chunpion team, first year coach Lonnie Spencer found himself looking at the proverbial rebuilding year. But Maple Valley won 9 of 12 league games to tie with St. Philip for the league championship. Oom qualifies for state in 2 sports — Hastings junior Wayne Oom finished first in last fall's regional track meet and thus qualified for the slate meet. This spring Oom again qualified for a state mec'. this time in the mile and 2-mile in the boys Class B state track meet. Senior sprinter Tammy Bryans, who recent­ ly won the 100 meter dash in the Class B state finals and a 4-time 100 meter Twin Valley winner, has been named as the Hastings girls track most valuable player. Bryans also was named along with Kristin Lyons as the Best in Sprint and Hurdles. Bryans broke the school record for the 100 this year while Lyons broke 4 school records. Other top awards announced at the team’s banquet on Monday were Rookie of the Year, Melinda Hare; Best in Field Events. Laura Hammond; Best in Distance, Julie Dimmers; and Most Dedicated, Lisa Sharp. Bryans, a four-year letterwinner, was one of three seniors who received letters with Rosalba Alfaro and Sharp being the others. Juniors who received letters were Beth Gidley, Lyons and Hammond. Sophomores .nd freshmen who received Andrus named golf most valuable Junior Amy Andras, a recent all-Twin Valley selection, has been named the Hastings golf team’s most valuable player. Other juniors who received letters were Tracy Allerding, Kristen Arnold. Lynn Nolen, Karin Gibson and Amy Haywood. Sophomores who received letters were Janelle Hoekstra and Melisa Nitz while freshmen Nancy Vitale and Kris Witham also earned letters. HASTINGS WOMENS SOFTBALL Standings Piston Ring 2-0 Hast. City Bank 2-0 Brace’s Water Cond. 2-0 County Seat 0-2 Variety Shoppe 0-2 Results City Bank 14 J&J Auto 1 letters were Dawn Archer. Tracy Heath. Kim Javor, Laurie Kensington, Janice Nolen, Evelyn Rafiler. Stacy Rhodes, Laura Rowley. Sara Sweetland, Timmi Watson, and Angela Hall.. Participation certificates went to Pam Liebhauser. Cam Bradley, Sondra DeJagger. Kellie Gielarowski, Karla Halstead. Stacy Rhodes, Laura Rowley, Sara Swcetland, Michelle Day, Dale Lammers. Kelli McCall. Julie Richter, Kris Ross. Anna Spindler. Jen­ nifer Temby, Sandy Warren, and Jennifer Oidz. Oom named most valuable track man Junior Wayne Oom, who qualified in both the mile and 2-mile for the state, has been named as the Hastings boys track team's most valuable player. Seniors who received varsity letters at Mon­ day’s banquet were Fabricio Cordova. Troy Dalman. Archie Leatherman. Chad Lyons, Wayne Meade. Mark Schaubel and Mike Stout. Juniors who received letters included Cliff Clouse, Jim James, Chuck Robinson and Oom. Sophomores who received letters were Jamey Adams, Mike Brown, John Gergcn, Mike Johnson. Mark Matthews. Brian McLean, Mike Merrill, and Matt Schmader. Freshmen who gained letters were Mason Christiansen. Paul Hare, Pete Hauschild. Dan Hubbell. Marc Lester. Chad Murphy. Allen Slocum. Rob Stroh, Scott Teske, Chris Tracy and Todd Archer. Performers who gained participation cer­ tificates were Paul VanAmcyden, Scott Smith. Tom Shumway. Mike Sams, Rob Pool, Eric Pennock. John Maurer. Joe Kramin, Steve Jordan. Jim Clouse. David Clouse Mark Carlson. Corey Wilson. Matt Spencer. Paul Rinc. Stan Nicholson. Jon Har­ mon. Rich Fogel. Greg Feather, and Scott Clark. Bruce's 10 Variety Shoppe 4 Piston Ring 10 County Seat 9 Bruce’s 14 County Seat 8 Piston Ring 17 J&J Auto 3 City Bank 10 Variety Shoppe 3 Schedule June 10: 6:15— Variety Piston Ring; 7:30—Bruce’s vs City ru i* 8:45—County Scat vs J & J Bank­ Atkinson to play in coaches all-star game Hastings all-stater Amy Atkinson will play in the June 14 Basketball Coaches Association All-Stat game to be held at Central Michigan University. The four games feature the state s tmest seniors. The girls Class B-C-D game will be at 1 p.m. with the girls Class A game at 3 p m A boys Class B-C-D game will be held at 5 p m- with the boys A game at 7 p.m. Atkinson led the Saxons tn scoring (19.2) and rebounding (10) in leading Hastings to a Twin Valley co-championship. For her career. Atkinson scored over 1.200 ooints and averaged 20 points per game. She 3-time all-Twin Valley, all-area, and all­ state pick. Tammy Bryans displays her all-state medal and her certificate which was awarded to her for winning the 100 meter dash in last weekend’s Class B state meet. Bryans closes out outstanding season, career with state championship by Steve Vedder She fully intended to spend Saturday at the Class B slate track meet, but a Thursday phone call changed Tammy Bryans from a spectator into a participant. After finishing a disapointing fifth in the 100 meter dash at the May 24 regional, the Hastings -enior sprinter assumed her chances of a fourth straight state meet qualification were nill. But the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) notified Bryans two days before the meet — scheduled for Jackson Northwest — she was an "additional qualifier," meaning because of the last three years' 100 meter qualification times, her 1986 regional 100 meter clocking of 12.9 would get her into the state meet after all. Bryans, who placed in the state as a sophomore in lhe 100 meter, proceeded to win her first two heats in times of 12.5 and 12.4. Then Bryans ran a 12.55 to outdistance the rest of the field and capture Hastings’ first individual girls state championship since Diane Arens won the discus in 1977. The 12.55 was a personal best. Hastings coach Pat Murphy said Bryans, despite finishing only fifth in the regionals, had the talent all along to win a state championship. "We had a discussion (before lhe finals) as to what she could do,” said Murphy of her Saxon co-captain and four-year letterman. "She needed to know someone else had con­ fidence in her. Sprinters particularly need to know they can win." Bryans said gaining the 100 meter title was a shocker. "I was surprised,” said Bryans, only an hour before she was accorded team most valuable player honors at the Hastings track banquet Monday night. “I didn’t think I had done anything prior to that." She said her mediocre showing at the regional somewhat diminished the thrill of qualifying for the state a fourth time. She had qualified in the 100 meter as well as the Saxon 440 and 880 relays before. "I wasn’t real excited because I only finish­ ed fifth at the regional and I figured I wouldn't make it out of the prelims," admitted Biyans. How does Bryans explain a mere fifth place regional finish and then state championship two weeks later? "I had a bad day at the regional and a good day at state.” shrugged Bryans. "I had trou­ ble coming out of the blocks in the regionals." Murphy concurs that the blocks arc critical to sprinters. "In sprinting that has a lot u» do with how well you do." said Murphy, who also noted the fact Bryans had only two days to worry about the meet actually helped her. "Probably in Tammy's case she realized she had more to gain than to loose so she was more relaxed," said Murphy, who has coach­ ed track at Hastings for over two decades. "She hadn't worried for two weeks, only two days." The title as the state’s fastest Class B sprinter concludes a fine season for Bryans, who lost only twice in the 100 all year — both times to Jill Bigelow of Greenville. Bryans won the 100 meter along with the long jump in the Twin Valley meet. "I could have done better," said Bryans. "I’m not one that likes to lose." The title also concludes an outstanding caree. For instance, last year Bryans won the conference and regionals in the 100 and was fourth in the 200 in the regionals. As a sophomore she also won the Twin Valley 100 meter and again finished first in the regionals. She went on the take sixth in the 100 at state. As a freshman Bryans captured the Twin Valley 100 and finished second in the regionals. She didn't place at state. Naturally winning the state as a senior ranks as her No. 1 track thrill, but as for her second greatest achievement in her outstanding fouryear career. Bryans said it was "just to qualify for the slate all four years." Weller named tennis most valuable player Senior Craig Weller has been named as the Hastings tenr.is team's most valuable player for the 1986. Other seniors who received letters were Eric Anderson, Rex Brown, Dave Byrne, Todd Havey and Tim Hubert. Juniors who received letters were Jon Schimmel and Marc Zimmerman and sophomores who received letters were Malt Mogg. Jeff Rodents nod Players who received participation cerhficates were Craig Cole, Chad Zimmerman. Rob Longstreet, and Billy Myers Saxon jayvees finish 18-4 A pair of doubleheader sweeps over Sturgis 10-0 and 24-1, and Albion, 18-2 and 7-0, leaves the Hastings jayvee softball team with a final 18-4 record. Against Sturgis, Diane Dykstra had 3 hits in the sweep while Dana Clark had 2 and Amy Bowers a triple. Dawn Eaton won the first Bowers and Dykstra combined game while to win the sccond game. W 2 y *8’ins' Alblon while Becky and D'"'Se M"1*" Carlson named Saxon softball MVP Senior outfielder Suzie Cerlson has been nameu the Hastings softball team's most valuable player. Carlson was one of seven Hastings seniors who received varsity letters this season The Others were Amy Atkinson, Anne Colgan STXK,mG’,br'a,hK‘mT'b<''^ ^^.^Si^SrST- m &ns‘h*- �Hastings Banner- Thursday, June 5,1986- Page 13 Quiet VanderVeen is high school veteran WORDS FOR THE Y’s Backyard Swim Lessons - In our con­ tinued effort to make our community a safer place, the Hastings YMCA and Youth Coun­ cil will again be teaching Red Cross Water Safety Courses in neighborhood backyard pools. All of our instructors are Red Cross certified. Each class will require a minimum of six students and no more than eight to in­ sure maximum individual attention. The following is a list of the classes being offered this year. Pre-school beginners: A basic beginners course for children 4-5 years old (30 minutes in length). Beginners 1: Basic water adjustment for children who are afraid to put their head under the water and cannot float. (30 minutes). Beginners 2: For children who are at ease in the water and are ready to learn swimming skills (30 minutes). Beginners 3: This class is for the older child, ages 11 and up who would be classified as a beginner, but would prefer to be with children their own age. (30 minutes). Advanced Beginners: Must have passed beginners 2. Can do a front crawl and back crawl. Need not have rotary breathing perfected. (30 minutes). Intermediates: Must have passed advanced beginners. Participants must be able to do the front crawl with rotary breathing and back crawl in good form. (30 minutes). Swimmers: Must have passed in­ termediates. Swimmers must be able to do the front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, and elementary backstroke. All classes run Monday thru Friday of ihe first week, and Monday thru Thursday the se­ cond. Session A runs from June 16 to June 26. Session B from June 30 to July 11 (no class on July 4). Session C from July 14-July 24, and Session D from July 28 to August 7. The cost of the program is $20. To register and to receive a detailed brochure call the YMCA office at 945-4574. To receive more YMCA Camp Algonquin -Summer Camp for Kids!!!... And at a price Mom and Dad can afford. L Program at YMCA Camp keep campers on the move and enjoying every minute of every day. Instructional programs include swimming, creative crafts, BB guns, archery, rocketry, boating, canoeing sailing and snorkeling. Kids have plenty of fun in the cabins and with other special activities. DayCamp and Resident Camp arc available for kids ages 5-14. Give your kids a great ex­ perience that they’ll remember forever. For a detailed brochure call the YMCA at 945-4574. Summer Playground Summer playgrounds will open at the following parks on June 16. Morning playgrounds arc open from 9:30-12:00 and in the evening from 6-8 p.m. (Monday thru Thursday). On Friday they are open from 9:30-12:00 noon and in the afternoon there is a special event. All playgrounds are for school childen only (kindergarten up). Playgrounds are located in the following areas: Bob King Park. Central School, and Southeastern School. There is also a special playground for Tiny Tots: (Boys and Girls Ages 2-5), it is held at Bob King Park from 8:30-12 Noon. Monday thru Friday. All playgrounds are open free of charge thanks to the Hastings city, the Hastings Public Schools, and the Hastings Area Com­ munity Fund. For more information contact Stan Kirken­ dall, playground director at 948-9225. Hastings County Club Results: Men’s Mon. Night Golf League — BLUE DIVISION— MATCH RESULTS 6-2...L. Gillespie 55-4; W. Nitz 43-4; J. Echtenow43-4; H. Bottcher 49-4: B. McGinnis 50-4; T. Sutherland 46-3; L. Kornstodt 66-0; J. Rugg 53-0: E. Mathews 47-0; P. Hodges 61-0; J. Ketchum 43-0; H. Bottcher 53-1 ;D. O'Connor 46-4; J. Echtenow 4B-4; P. Hodges 59-4; B. McGinnis 52-4; D. Goodyear 49-4; J. Rugg 47-0; H. Bottcher 53-0; L. Kornstodt 71-0; D. O'Connor 45-0. B. Stanley 51-0. STANDINGS... J. Echtenow 16; B. McGinni: 12; W. Nitz 9; E. Mathews 8; D. O'Connor 8; L. Gillespie 8; J. Coleman 7; D. Goodyear 7; P. Hodges 7; J. Jacobs 6: J. Rugg 6; H. Bottcher 5; B. Stanley 4; J. Ketchum 4; T. Sutherland 3; J. Panfil 2; L. Kornstodt 0; G. Cove 0. PAIRING FOR 6-09 BACK NINE...D. O'Connor vs. G. Cove; L. Kornstodt vs. J. Rugg; P. Hodges vs. I. Gillespie; D. Goodyear vs. J. Panfil; J. Col­ eman vs. J. Ketchum; W. Nitz w. T. Sutherland; J. Echtenaw vs. J. Jacobs; B. McGinnis vs. B. Stanley; E. Mathews vs. H. Bottcher. —GREEN DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-2... D. Gauss 50-2; B. Youngs 48-2; N. Gard­ ner 43-4; M. Dorman 56-0. STANDINGS... N. Gardner 12; D. Gauss 8; B. Youngs 6; R. Teegordin 4; R. Miller 2; D. Beduhn 0; R. Dawe 0; J. Walker 0; B. Willison 0; K. Smith 0; M. Dorman 0. PAIRING FOR 6-9 BACK NINE...R. Miller vs. R. Teegor­ din: N. Gardner vs. K. Smith; M. Dorman vs. J. Walker. -GOLD DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-2... T. Chase 39-4; D. Lorenger 41 -4; B. Stack 44-4; J. Kennedy 53-0: G. Holman 46-0: O Foster 52-0: D. by Ronald Fonger Robert VanderVecn is not the type to draw attention to himself. In fact, it suits him just fine to stay in the background. He’s the sort who’ll tell you quickly that he’s a "private person" and he can’t figure out why anyone would be interested in his background. "I'm not trying to impress anyone," VandcrVeen says, "I’m just doing my job.” Try or not, he has impressed enough people to have been in his current job as principal of Hastings High Schoo) for more than 15 years: a lengthy stay in a job where the proverbial buck always seems to stop. While the high school's finances, students, and issues are always changing, ne has been the constant. And yet, his sense of privateness, may have made him Hastings’ best known-unknown quantity. The bulk of his unknown is the time he spent before starting his reign as principal. Robert VanderVcen began in Schoolcraft, a small community south of Kalamazoo. He was bom there, grew up there and eventually graduated from high school there in 1951. Using a football-basketball scholarship, he enrolled at Kalamazoo College only to be drafted into the Army for a tour of duty that lasted two years including a year in Korea at the end of the war. VanderVeen's duty was as a water supply specialist where he helped to turn “existing contaminated water supplies into usable water.” “At the time, I didn’t enjoy it very much,” he now admits. * ’But I enjoyed having the op­ portunity to spend time in the Far East.” “The whole army experience.. .coming from a small town and getting to contact a lot of different people and places” helped VanderVeen “mature a lot” but he often felt the Army discipline and the military way of doing things “went against the thinking man." In 1955, he was discharged and able to go back to school, but this time at a larger university, without an athletic scholarship and with a family. Though he had “a slight problem getting serious,” he quickly realized that he would have no choice but to work full-time as well as going to college. After graduating from Western Michigan University, VandcrVeen left Kalamazoo and headed to Eau Claire, a small class C school outside of Benton Harbor. His stay was marked with coaching stints in varsity basketball and baseball and teaching industrial education. After three years, it was time to move again, and he did, to Haslett where he had similar responsibilities. In 1963, VandcrVeen made his final move, that to Hastings where he heard of a teaching position from Hastings football coach Jack Hoke. “I was aware of an opening and hired as a drafting teacher and coordinator of the co-op program,” he said, adding that he continued coaching varsity and junior varsity sports until he became an administrative assistant to thenprincipal Don Gill. “I've always felt good about my coaching," he says, “The kids show a lot of growth and have always had a positive reac­ tion. I never had any real discipline problems.” With 1967 came some discipline problems with students and a “lot more pressure” when information on class contents call Debbie Storms, pool director at 945-2892 Monday and Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. ' Each class has a definite enrollment limit so preregistration is required. Jarman 55-4; L. Lang 45-4; B. Miller 41-4; D. Foster 52-0; G. Homaty 46-0; G. Holman 46-0. STANDINGS... 8. Miller 12; L. Lang 12; T. Chase 12; B. Krueger 11; J. Kennedy 9; D.'Jarman 8; B. Rohde 8; J. Hoke 7; G. Iron­ side 5; B. Stock 5; J. Fisher 5; G. Homaty 4; D. Lroenger 4; D. Cotte 3; B. Vanderveen 3: B. Holister 2; G. Holman 2; D. Foster 0. PAIRING FOR 6-9 FRONT NINE... J. Kennedy vs. D. Jarman; D. Lorenger vs. T. Chase: B. Hollister vs. B. Rohde: B. Stock vs. B. Vanderveen; G. Ironside vs. J. Fisher; D. Cotter vs. G. Homaty: G. Holman vs. B. Krueger; J. Hoke vs. D. Foster; B. Miller vs. L. Lang. —RED DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-2... S. Baxter 58-4; P. Lubieniecke 46-4; C. Morey 52-4; D. Hall 50-4; L. Garlinger 60-4; J. Hopkins 45-4; H. Stanlake 46-3; C. Morey 61-0; G. Etier 52-0; F. McMillan 48-0; G. Crolhers 55-0; A. Havens 58-0; M. Bacon 86-0; A. Havens 50-1; S. Baxter 55-4; C. Morey 52-4; G. Crothers 48-4; D. Holl 46-4; L. Garlinger 47-4; J. Hopkins 45-4; M. Bacon 86-0; M. Bocon 86-0; C. Morey 51-0; H. Burke 49-0; G. Lawrence 50-0; D. Jacobs 54-0. STANDINGS... D. Hall 20; P. Lubienlecki 15; J. Hopkins 14; L. Garlinger 12; G. Crothers 12: F. McMillan 10; S. Baxter 10; H. Stanlake 9; H. Burke 9; C. Morey 8; G. Etter 6; G. Lawrence 6; D. Jacobs 6; A. Havens6; P. Siegel 4; L. Perry 2; M. Bocon 0; M. Cook 0. PAIRINGS FOR 6-09 BACK NINE... M. Bocon vs. H. Burke: G. Crothers vs. S. Baxter; D. Hall vs. M. Cook; L. Perry vs. P. Lubieniecki; G. Etter vs. D. Jacobs; C. Morey vs. G. Lawrence; A. Havens vs. F. McMillan; J. Hopkins vs. P. Siegel; H. Stanlake vs. L. Garlinger. Home For Sale Turn of the century home has been fully re­ stored to original beauty. Features 3 large bedrooms with walk-in closets, new kitchen, aluminum siding, main floor utility, 2 full baths, classic oak woodwork, fully carpeted, Roberts VanderVeen, principal at Hastings High, has been on the now for over 15 years. -SILVER DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-2... B. Weller 38-4; s. Williams 4-42; T. Bellgraph 51-2; D. Brower 42-4; J. Burkholder 53-0; D. Brower 49- 2; B. Wiersum 45-2; P. Mogg; L. Archer 42-4; B. Wiersum 46-3; T. Bellgraph 49-4; B. LaJoye 48-0; L. Archer 48-1; B. LaJoye 50- 0. STANDINGS...T. Bellgraph 18; 8. Wiersum 13; L. Archer 13; B. Weller 12; S. Williams 10; P. Mogg 9; J. Burkholder 9; P. Ed­ wards 8; T. Hording 7; B. Cove 6; D. Brower 4; D. Ellis 4; H. Wattles 4; B. LaJoye 4; B. Kubiak ; T. Cleveland 3; J Austin 0; B losty 0. PAIRINGS FOR 6-09 FRONT NINE... J. Burkholder vs. B. La­ Joye; B. Wiersum vs. B. Weller; T. Bellgraph vs. L. Archer; P. Mogg vs. S. Williams; D. Brower vs. B. losty: H. Wattles vs. P. Ed­ wards; J. Austin vs. B. Cove; T. Hording vs. B. Kubiak; D. Ellis vs. T. Cleveland. -WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-5... T. William 6-13; E. Bohannon 45-3; T. Johnson 57-2: F. Markle 50-4; G. Brown 63-1; T. Johnson 54-1; M. Flohr 52-2; H. Nolan 67-0; D. Hoekstra 51 -3; N. Carter 44-4; F. Markle 50-4; E. Bohannon 52-1; D. Dimmers 60-0; G. Brown 63-0. STANDINGS... F. Markle 14; M. Flohr 11; N. Carter 11; M. McPhillips 8; E. Bohannon 7; M. Dlmond 5; R. Newton 5; T. Boop 4; D. Dimmers 4; C. Cruttenden 4; J. Toburen 3; T. Johnson 3; D. Hoekstra 3; T. William 3. G. Brown 1; H. Nolan 0. PAIRING FOR 6-09 FRONT NINE... M. McPhillips vs. D. Dimmers: H. Nolan vs. T. Boop: J. Toburen vs. T. William; F. Markle vs. T. Johnson; R. Newton vs. M. Flohr; N. Carter vs. D. Hoekstra; G. Brown vs. C. Cruttenden. Man pleads guilty to charge after 2-day trial Arter two preliminary exams and a trial that resulted in the defense attorney walking out on his client. Grand Rapids resident David W. Applegate decided to plead guilty to larceny from a building in Barry County Circuit Court May 21. Applegate, 21. of 1844 E. Horton, was ac­ cused of stealing a coat from Big Wheel in Hastings but his case was orginally dismissed in district court after he produced an alleged receipt for the coat. re a Obituaries Sheriff’s deputies were later able to prove that the receipt was for a coat purchased several days after the original theft, according to deputy Mike Lesick. Another preliminary exam was then held, and Applegate was bound over for trial, Lesick said. During the May 19 and 20 trial, Lesick said, Applegate’s girlfriend reversed preliminary exam testimony and implicated her boyfriend and herself in the theft. At one point in the trial, defense attorney Charles Stiles threw up his hands and quit the case, saying he’d been lied to, Lesick said. Applegate’s case was given to attorney David Tripp, and Applegate appeared for the third day of trial to plead guilty to the offense. Sentencing is set for June 20. Floyd N. Tobias FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA - Mr. Floyd N. Tobias, 82, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., formerly of Barry County and Kalamazoo, died Tues­ day, June 3. 1986 in Margate Florida. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the Truesdale Chapel in Portage. Ron L. Keller, Pastor. Millwood United Methodist Church will officiate with burial in Mount Ever-rest Cemetery in Kalamazoo Visitation will be Friday, June 6 from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Truesdale Chapel of the Pines. Westnedgc at Milham in Portage. Mr. Tobias was bon. July 28, 1903 in Barry County lhe son of Charles and Electra (Newton) Tobias. He grew up in the Hastings area. He founded Oliver and Tobias Printing in Kalamazoo and had served as secretary to Boy Scout Troop No. 28. He is survived by a daughter, Marian and Herbert Daniel of Ft. Lauderdale; one grand­ son. Ronald Daniel of Plainwell and a grand­ daughter Linda and Terry Taplin of Mat­ tawan; five great grandchildren and a sister. Pearl Brown of Margate. Fla. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita in 1952. Air Conditioning SPECIAL $1Q95 H ■ ~W ■■ ■M Fun Fundraiser & Roast for Sen. Jack Welborn INCLUDE! INCLUDES FREOF FREON Includes complete leak check of eir conditioning system, partial freon charge, check all air conditioning hoses and compressor belts. Up to 4 lbs. freon. Tickets available from Jan Geiger - 367-4459 ' Elizabeth Underwood 945*4303 Clare Goyings - 623*2738 Vicki Jerkatis - 795-7389 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Hour*: Monday 8 to 8. Tuesday thru Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED — MASTER CHARGE • VISA VandcrVeen took over the principal’s position from a retiring Gill. He has held it ever since. "Your caught in between,” VandcrVeen said of his now relatively familiar job. “You're involved in the appeal process bet­ ween students and teachers and parents and teachers. "You’ve got to make a decision and you’ve got to stick with it." Being involved in the administration of disputes, of running a building, and of plann­ ing graduation as he was on this morning, VandcrVeen has had less chance to be in con­ tact with students.” ”1 don't see students as much as I’d like,” he says. "I don't know them as well because of the nature of the position. They don't feel that comfortable." Sometimes though, no contact can seem like a holiday for VandcrVeen compared to some of the contact he has had with students through the years. He remembers quickly having to deal with student complaints regarding a dress code he inherieted when he took the principal’s job. "We had a strict dress code" he said. “Boys' hair could not touch the collar and they had to wear belts. Girls couldn't wear slacks and skirts had to be a certain length.” One of the new principal's inital actions was to drop the code, making the district "one of the first" in the area to do so. Along with the rest of the country, VanderVeen said Hastings also felt the reverberations of the student movement of the early 1970*s. Students for a Democratic Society, one of several groups that stressed free speech and opposition ot the Vietnam war, did not exist in the district, but several splinter groups that “made control a problem” did. "Students resented authority,” VanderVeen said. "There were several instances during that time that were very trying." But VandcrVeen said his most trying time as principal came when there was great economic, not social change. “A couple of years ago we had financial problems and we had to cut back in a number of areas," he said. “My responsibility was still to run the school but there wasn't much consideration given to how that was to be done.” VandcrVeen said the district and teachers union were locked in tense labor negotiations at the time and teachers were doing only specifically what their contract called for. “It was tough because we had additional things falling back onto building ad­ ministrators,” he said. VanderVecn said the district was “a leader in a lot of dungs, but you don’t cut things out and not feel the effects.” He feels the district still has ground to make up before it fully comes back. "Our cirriculum was reduced and we still don’t have department heads,” he said. "The staff was disappointed at the time because we were on top and then we lost it all." He said some programs were relatively easy to cut, but now the district finds that it must rebuild many of the areas that were cut. Being a part of that rebuilding seems a part of what keeps VandcrVeen satisfied. “I’m still happy,” he said. “There are a lot of stresses that go with this job, but a lot grati­ fying things too.' * Quietly, Robert VandcrVeen has accepted both. AUTOMATIC John Deere round balers make baling almost automatic for any operator The John Deere 430 and 530 Round Balers' automatic design begins with the exclusive Bale-Trak’ monitor. It's your electronic guide to making bales that are uniform in shape and size every time.__________________________ A fast pickup speed means a more produc­ tive working speed. Diamond-tread forming belts start the hay turning Immediately for last bale starts. When the bale reaches the preset size, the twine arm is automatically activated. The end result is top-quality, uniform bales that are easy to handle. Stop by lor a look at the automatic 430 and 530 Balers. '' Keep that great GM feeling with genuine GM parts. Thursday,June 5 Knights of Columbus Hall H GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS OINItAL MOTORS COtPOBATIOOf WEST STATE ROAD, HASTINGS 6:30 p.m. Entertainment! Dignitaries attending include: Sen. Ed Fredrick*. Sen. Alan Cropsjy, Sen. Harlan Cropsey, Lawrence Pratt, axeewtiva directorof Gun Owners of America, Rep. Robert Bender and Dan Murphy, Oakland Used Hay Equipment □ JD 410 Round Baler □ JD24T Baler □ JD 200 Stacker and Stack Mover 1435 SOUTH HANOVER STREET County executive and candidate for governor. Poid lor by Welborn for Senate Committee. 6300 Riverview, Kalamazoo. Ml 49004 PHONE — 945-2425 1690 Bedford Rd. iM-37). Hosf • 61S-B45-BS2B �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 5,1986 Denenfeld announces senatorial candidacy Paul J. Deneteld. Kalamazoo attorney and life-long resident, is announcing his can­ didacy as a Democrat for the 13th District state senatorial scat held by incumbent Jack Welborn. Denenfeld. 26. currently employed by Deming. Hughey, Lewis. Kcisher, Allen and Chapman. P.C.. is a Western Michigan University Honors College graduate and holds a law degree from the University of Cincin­ nati. Prior to his present position, he was an attorney with Halpcrt and Koning, P.C. He is also a part-time instructor at Kalamazoo Valley Community College where he has taught State and Local Government A resident of the 13th District. Denenfeld is concerned with the ineffectiveness of the cur­ rent state senate representation "It is time that the 13th District be represented by a new person with fresh and creative ideas and methods. A moderate with reasonable positions on the issues and skill in advocating those positions will much better sene the constituency in western Michigan," he said. He is the son of Dr. Philip S. Denenfeld. Provost and Vice-President for Academic Af­ fairs at Western Michigan University and Margaret Denenfeld. Legal Notices William G. Crawford. William C. Crawford and Dalton locomotive Work*. Inc., in this Court to foreclose a mortgage dated AAay 22. 1973. Upon consideration of the verified Motion of Plaintiff, ond the Affidavit in support thereof, attesting to the fact that lhe Defendant. Leroy E. Blair, can­ not be personally served with o Summons ond a copy of the Complaint herein because his STATE OF MICW»ftAN m the emeurr cover FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY Filo No. 8S-598-CH COMERICA BANK-BATTLE CREEK. FORMERLY KNOWN AS Security Notional Bank of Battle Crook. Plaintiff. ALAN E. CHARLES CO.. INC. GRAYDON DOSTER d/b/o DOSTER LUAABER CO.. WILLIAM J. SIMPSON. MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK. LEROY E. BLAIR. WILLIAM G. CRAWFORD. WILLIAM C. CRAWFORD ond DELTON LOCOMOTIVE WORKS. INC.. Defendants. Vem J. Steffel. Jr. (P252I8) Attorney for Plaintiff Richard C. Walsh (P2I948) Attorney for Defendants Alan E. Charles Co.. Inc. and Delton Locomotive Works. Inc. Margo R. Hannum (36940) Attorney for Defendant Michigan National Bank known oddres*. ond thot publicotion ol notice of this oction eolation is most likely to give notice to this Defendant, ond It appearing to the Court ibat Plaintiff, after diligent inquiry, has been unable to ascertain the Defendant for the above stated reasons, and that publication is the best means available to appraise Defendant of the pen­ dency of this action. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. Leroy E. Blair, shall, on or before lhe 23rd day of July. 1986. serve his answer on Vem J. Steffel. Jr., attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 332 East Columbia Avenue. Suite A. Battle Creek. Michigan 49015. or lake such other action as may be permitted by law. Failure to comply with Defendant's residence either within or without the State ol Michigan, ond it further appear­ ing that personal service in the Summons and Complaint In this action conno’ be mode on the ORDER At a session of said Court held in the Circuit Courtrooms in lhe City of Hostings. Michigan, this 14th day of May 1986. Circuit Court Judge On the 24th day of October. 1985. on action was filed by Comerico Bank - Battle Creek, formerly known as Security National Bank of Battle Creek, Plaintiff, against Alon E. Charles Company. Inc.. Groydon Doster, d/b/o Doster Lumber Company. William J. Simpson. Michigan SERVICE DIRECTORY businesCmachinis Phone 948-2073 Lyle L Thomas Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Calculators Cash Registers Copiers Dictation Equipment Typewriters All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto Form Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHM, DAVE, at 945-3412 REAL ESlATt Our 46th Year MILLER REAL ESTATE STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 85-625-DC NATHALIA J. LOEWEN. PlolntlH, DWAYNE R. LOEWEN. Defendont. Jornea H. Fithor (P-26437) Attorney for Plaintiff. PRESENT: Honorable RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Judge. THIS MATTER having come be­ fore the Court pursuant to the motion of the Plaintiff, ond the Court being otherwise duly In­ formed In the premises. NOW THEREFORE. IT IS ORDERED that DWAYNE R. LOEWEN. Defendant in the cause entitled. NATHALIA J. LOEWEN, versus. DWAYNE R. LOEWEN, Barry County Circuit Court File No. 85-625-DM. in which Plaintiff seeks a Judgment of Divorce from Defendant, shall file on answer or take other action permitted by law or court rule on or before the 30th day ol August, 1986. by filing on An­ swer or other appropriate plead­ ing with the Barry County Cir­ cuit Court Clerk, Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan. 49058. ond that, should Defendant fall to take such action, a Default ogainst him IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this Order shall ba published once weeks in the Hastings Banner. Hudson E. Deming. Circuit Judge Acting in the absence of RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Judge SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE. SHAW & FISHER 500 Edward Street Middleville. Ml 49333 (6-W) Kan Milter, C.R.B. C.R.S. Hoping, (616) 945-5t82 REALTOR LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dre Cleaning for ovar 30 yean" 3211 date of entry of this Order; ond that mailing o copy of this Order be dispensed with, because Plain tiff cannot, with reasonable dili­ gence. ascertain a place where the Defendant wou'd probably receive matter transmitted by moll. Honorable: Hudson E. Deming James J. Steffel. For Sleffel & Steffel. Attorneys for Plaintiff Business Address SteHel t Steffel 332 East Columbia Avenue. Suite A Battle Creek. Michigan 49015 Phone: (616) 962-3545 (6-5) held In the Circuit Court Cham­ bers in the City ol Hastings. ^.Michigan, 1hi».16th day .of AAay. FREE ESTIMATES SALES and SERVICE Judgment by default against lhe Defendant for the relief de­ manded in lhe Complaint fifed in this Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be pub­ lished once each week for three consecutive weeks in the Hastings Banner, a newspaper ol general circulation hereby designated as most likely to give notice to the Defendant. Publication shall occur within the County of Hastings. State of Michigan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the first publication of this Order tUrtap nwtMMZtS 0Kl:7-53«»M.-fn.SitH3« CAR & TRUCK REPAIR Sndrus^ Hair Dresser Wanted Kineman is returning as Barry road engineer-manager Jack Kineman. who served nine years as engineer-manager for Barry County's Road Commission in the 1970s. will be returning to that post on August 1. Kineman, 50. has been hired to succeed engineer-manager Robert Tufts who recently resigned, said Jack Lenz, road commission member. Lenz said Kineman was selected from a field of three candidates who were interview­ ed for the position. "I'm looking forward to it (Kineman's return), he said. "We've had two engineers in the last five-years and hopefully this will work out." Road Commission Chairman Robert Russell could not be reached for comment Tuesday afternoon. Kineman said he is enthused about return­ ing to Barry County too. "Il's sort of like coming home." Kineman said in a telephone interview from his San­ dusky home. "I spent nine years of my work­ ing life (here (in Barry County). That's the longest I'd worked at one place. "1 hope this is the last move. J would like to stay to retirement, but of course that’s subject Lake Odessa News A nine pound nine ounce boy named Timothy Michael was bom to Michael and Judy Rodriguez May 29 Rt Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Grandparents are Manuel and Janie Rodriguez and Leroy and Marge Benson both of Lake Odessa. Colleen Hummel and two daughters Stacy and Kelly arrived in the stales on May 7 from Italy. Her husband accompanied the family to Philadelphia and then returned to the AFB where he and family are stationed. Colleens parents Jerry and Karolyn Staller. rural Clarksville, were there to meet them and now she and children are staying with her parents the Stalters and the Harold Hummels of rural Lake Odessa. She returned to the states because of serious ear problems and underwent surgery at the Lansing Ingham Medical Center on May 28. She is now convalescing at the Hummel home and the Stalters are caring for the children. Her husband Greg was able to come home for a short time until her surgery was over and now has to return to Italy. It will be several weeks before Colleen and her daughters arc able to travel and join her husband in Italy. Mrs. George Fetterman returned home Thursday night from a trip to Pennsylvania. She accompanied her brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mattern from the Grand Rapids and her mother on the trip to visit relatives in the Lancaster area. Mrs. Cecile Perin accompanied her son Mr. and Mrs. Larry Perm of Wyoming to Troy for the weekend to visit Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Dom and family and to celebrate her birthday on May 24. The Merry Social club will meet at Scott's North Inn on Thursday. June 12 for a dinner and then return to Lake Manor's Community Room for a social afternoon and games. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tischer left last Tuesday for Drummond Island where they visited his brother Hollis, wife Jo and families. Thursday Gerald and Fem stopped at Gaylord for a few days visit with their daughter Janet and their grandson Roger An­ dree. Friday and Saturday Fem and Janet worked at the Hidden Valley Club House in Gaylord. Saturday was its open house for the public to view its summer activities which in­ cluded golf and tennis and the lake where a Janet is the supervisor of the Childrens Cen­ tre and Fern was assisting the open house. Friday, May 30 Pam Karrar was among five young people honored at Freedom Acres first graduating class ceremony. The graduates wore white caps and gowns with a red carnation. Photographers came as well as the proud relatives and all took pictures. The event was extra special for Pam because Pat Fisher from Lakewood High School arrived at Freedom Acres and presented Pam with her 1978 high school diploma. An automobile accident at that time interrupted her school work and prevented her from graduating wfh her 1978 classmates. Relatives attending were her mom and dad. the Paul Karrars, grandma and grandpa, Mr’ and Mrs. Gerald Tischer, and aunt Linda Erb. Reine Peacock spent Memorial Day with Mr. and Mrs. Michael Winkler, Sarah, and Tim- Rental openings for SPECIAL MEETING hairstylists. Woodland Township Board will hold a spe­ cial meeting June 11, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the Spindler Memorial Library, to consider bids submitted on Township offices and garage building. Utilitiesincluded. Send appli-cation to... P.O. Box 192, Middleville, Ml 49333 to the pleasure of lhe road commission board.” he chuckled. "I will try to do the job (in Barry County) to the best of my ability." said Kineman. He first joined the Barry County Road Commission department in July of 1970. He left the engineer-manager post here July. 1979 to accept a similar post in Sanilac Coun­ ty which he still holds. "I'm definitely looking forward to it (retur­ ning to Barry County)," Kineman said. “We enjoyed the scenery and overall living condi­ tions and it's a good road commission to work for.” A native of Brookport. Ill., he attended Paducah Junior College in Kentucky and then transferred to Purdue University where he earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Kineman worked for the Michigan Highway Department for five years and then joined the Illinois Highway Dept. He also was associated with A & H Materials Testing Corp, in Champaign. HI. for a year and then returned to the Michigan Highway Dept., working in lhe traffic division, prior to accep­ ting lhe Barry road commission post in 1970. CAROL HEWITT Woodland Twp. Clerk my. Others were Mr. and Mrs. Roger Winkler and family. Betty Carey of Portland, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Winkler and sons of Hastings. Following a chicken barbeque din­ ner they celebrated Evan Winkler’s seventh birthday with ice cream and cake made by his grandma Carey. Sympathy is extended to the Frederick Collingham family, former Lake Odessa resi­ dent who died at the Ingham County Medical Care Facility. He was born at Sebawa Cor­ ners, rural Lake Odessa, in March 1902, the son of Daniel and Amanda Collingham and was employed by Oldsmobile in Lansing for 28 years. ' Surviving are his wife, the former Geneva VanPutten, a daughter, Marian, and four step children, and grandchildren. Services were held at the Glendale Cemetery in Okemos Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Harlan MacDoweU of Grand Ledge and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Shinabargar of Carson City were visitors of their aunt Ruth Peterman during the Memorial Weekend. Both families were at Lake Odessa to decorate graves at Lakeside cemetery. Robert Gierman of rural Portland is mak­ ing progress and improving at Mary Free Bed in Grand Rapids followjpa ajall on ApriL21 while working at the Sebowa Center School. He underwent surgery ' for four fractured vertebra and was in Butterworth Hospital before transferred to Mary Free Bed for therapy. He hopes to be able to return to his home by the first of August and then probably on restricted mobility. The Lakewood schools closed on the last day on June 3, although the graduates were dismissed earlier. A reminder of the meeting of the Women’s Fellowship of the Congregational Church and picnic and officers will be elected for the new year on June 11 unless otherwise notified. Rev. Herbert Kinsey of Lowell has served the local Congregational Church for nearly a year for morning services and calling on members on Tuesdays. He preached his last sermon Sunday. A party was held for Rev. Kinsey after the services. The 1981 class of the Lakewood High School are planning for a reunion after five years. Those interested should contact Lisa Normington. rural Portland or Kim Vanneste of Sunfield. The Lakewood Community Education Adult Class of 77 graduates were at the Lakewood High School June 5 and a reception followed for the graduates, families and friends. Nathan Colby weighing eight pounds and one ounce is the new son bom April 4 to Charles and Edith Farrell of Lake Odessa. Grandparents are Charles and Gretchen Far­ rell of Lake Odessa, Marlene and Alan Housler of Ionia and Lloyd and Esther Rusco of Ferryburg and great grand parents are Edsel and Nettie Houseler of Muskegon. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock and mother Reine, Mr. and Mrs. Hany Peacock of Westphalia, and Betty Carey of Portland at­ tended a dance program May 27 at St. Josq>h school at Wright directed by Sister Dominc Marie. The kindergarten through eighth grade performed twenty different folk and square dances. Sister has taught for more than 60 years and this will be her last performance she will conduct. Pizza and snacks were served after the program al the convent. RN/LPN Graduate Nurses A challenging supervisory position available In 120 bed. modern skilled nursing facility. Dedi­ cation to quality patient care. contact- Ionia Manor, Director of Nursing -616-527-0080 — .^HASTINGS 1<»S. Hanov,rSt .Haalinga. Mich 49O5a 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA cuau Mnu wt> ktisih Keep that great GM FeeHnc with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! — TOOL and DIE MAKER — Journeyman tool and die maker needed for an industrial firm. Applicant must be previously qualified. Salary commensurate with UAW contract. Complete fringe package with ad­ vancement opportunities. SEND RESUME OR APPLY AT THE... Personnel Dept., Hastings Mfg. Co. 325 N. Hanover Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 - An Equal Opportunity Employer- RESIDENT MANAGER-----------Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizens Apts. Middleville, Michigan To perform a variety of skilled tasks as they pertain to the maintenance of a 50 unit HUD housing project for Senior Citizens. Two bed­ room apartment provided. Apply In person with resume and salary requirements to Mrs. VanElst Executive Director, at Lincoln Mea­ dow Apartments, 500 Lincoln Street. Middle­ ville Tuesdays. Wednesdays, and Thursdays thru June 12 between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Jack Kineman will be back in Barry County August 1 to serve as engineer­ manager of the county road commission. He held that post here from 1970-79 before resigning to go to a similar position In Sanilac County. He is shown at work on a local road project In this 78 file photo. Welfare violator given probation, judge blasts welfare system A Nashville woman who failed to report in­ come from two jobs lo her social worker and was subsequently convicted of welfare fraud represents "a classic situation that our welfare priorities and laws have helped to create," Judge Richard M. Shuster said May 23 during sentencing of the woman. After giving Glenda Furrow. 41. of 7010 Assyria Rd., five years of probation for her offense. Judge Shuster blasted a welfare system that in some cases penalizes people who get a job while receiving welfare, he said. In some cases, lhe judge said, the job pays less than welfare, and the system "seduces people to rely on welfare" rather than take cuts in family income. Shuster encouraged people to write their legislators urging reform of the welfare laws. In other circuit court action May 23, Duane L. Curtiss. 45, of 143 Philadelphia. Nashville, pleaded guilty to attempted first degree criminal sexual conduct. Curtis admitted to engaging in sexual penetration with a 13-year-old girl, telling the court he molested the girl in an upstairs TV room of his home. Sentencing was set for June 20. Fred J. Torode, 18. of 601 E. State Rd.. Hastings, was sentenced to six months in jail and two years of probation for a February 27 Jobs Unified HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St., Nashville 852-9537 evenings Help Wanted BABYSITTER WANTED: Tuesday thru Friday for 8 week old. Your home or mine. Starting June 17. 945-5697___________ HELP WANTED Mature person for part-time office work with a chance of becoming full­ time in near future. Must type and be ul case on telephone. 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Madison of Hastings (whose case is still pending), he was forced lo go without heat for his home fur the rest of this past winter. Portions of the letter were read into the record by Judge Shuster, who said the letter illustrated the feelings of "people who have been preyed upon." The owner. Ronald King, told the judge in his letter that he had befriended Torode and some of Torode’s friends until they took $300 in loose change from his home Ift years ago. King said he was particularly aggravated by lhe latest theft because the thieves look a handmade knife he had "put 1000 hours of labor into," and also took some prized coins that had belonged to his uncle. King berated the criminal justice system, saying that "prosecutors are willing to pro­ secute traffic tickets more than villains." Torode’s probation restrictions included what Judge Shuster called "anti-sociai con­ duct” provisions prohibiting Torode from engaging in "gang cone>Kt" such as con­ gregating with more than two people at a time or shouting insults at people on the street. You Bittiness Services PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 VOICE AND PIANO LESSONS: Janet Richards. Lessons al Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hastings. Phone 616-349-2351 barm REPOSSESSED! Two quonset style steel buildings. Brand new; 42x64, 55x110. Excellent for machine and grain storage. Call Pioneer Buildings 419-659-2494 Miscellaneous EARN MORE CASH repre­ senting MERRIMAC'S 100% guaranteed line of gifts, toys and home decor. No investment, delivering or collecting! Excel­ lent pay, bonuses, prizes. UNLIMITED TERRITORY! Car & phone needed. 1-800-992-1072 _____________ HO! HO! HO! Christmas now? Yes, it’s a new party plan now hiring area supervisors. Set your own hours. Work from home. No selling or investment We train. 313-257-0669._________ TOY CHEST HIRING! Demonstrators and managers in your area, June 12 7:00pm at Holiday Inn, Capital Ave., SW, Battle Creek, Exit 97 of 1-94. Come see what is new for 1986 with Toy Chest. Bring a friend, get free catalog. Door prizes $50 Hostess Plan for booking party Call 616-729-4575 800-922-8957 ’ I CARD OF THANKS Our thanks to our relatives, friends and neighbors for the cards, flowers, food and your prayers during the illness and death of our husband, father and grandfather Elmer Colvin. To Pastor Cliff Randall for his visits to Dad in the hospital and for his comforting words at lhe funeral services. To Pennock Hospital and staff, Barry Co. Medical Facility &. nurses. Dr. DeWitt and Dr. Delnay, the ladies of the Moose for the lunch. To Dave Wren and his staff and to lhe Hastings American Legion for their graveside services. We arc grateful to you alL Ina Colvin Bob & June VanDenburg Floyd & Kate Colvin Win & Elaine Steward Dick &. Mert Clark Verna Lancaster Doris Colvin grandchildren and great grand­ ________________ children Real Fstate 10 BEAUTIFULLY wooded acres near Gaylord’s Sylvan Resort and the Pigeon River Forest Survey and Title Insur­ ance. $8000 with $100 down and $80 per month on a 9% land contract Call 616-938-1097 day or evening or write Northern Land Co. at 5875 Andorra Drive, Unit Cl, Williamsburg, Ml 49690.________________ FOR SALE- 27 acres standing hay, 4 miles south Hastings. Cali 945-3038 HOME FOR SALE: 80 ft. lakefront year around home. Seawall, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, large living room, newly decor­ ated, large deck, 12x27 fL Includes small cottage to rent and 22 fL pontoon boat, $50,000. Phone 945-3846 or 517-645-2404 Garage Sole GARAGE SALE- Friday, June 6 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. GM car seat, little boy clothes, cupboards, T.V. stands and mower, 420 Congress St., Hastings.___________________ For Sale \ itloinolive FOR SALE: 1984 Plymouth Voyager LE, $9500. Cull 948-8625 after 5:00pm FOR SALE: 1975 Chevy Nova, automatic, $150. 1977 Chevy Nova, 3 speed for parts, $50. 945-5340 I or Sale FOR SALE- 14 fL fiberglass speed boat, boat only. $225 945-4655____________________ FOR SALE: 24 Anderson ther­ mo pane windows, 15x47, component parts of a 14’xl3’ window wall, $50 each or $ 1 (XX) for unit or best offer. Call 945-5333____________________ FOR SALE- Larson boat Must scU. 17 fL with 115 hp Mercury motor and 9.9 hp Evcnrude troll­ ing motor and trailer with cover. Excellent condition. Great for fishing and skiing. $3300 or best offer over $3000. Phone 1-968-3733, 1-964-0759. FOR SALE: Sigma 141b thrust trolling motor with battery, $75.; also 3hp Johnson outboard motor, $125, 945-5472 SLIGHT PAINT DAMAGE. Flashing arrow sign, $285! Lighted, non-arrow, $265! Noalighted, $239! Free letters! Few left. See locally. 1-800-423-0163 anytime. Pets FOR SALE Male Chocolate Lab, 1 yr. old. Has obedience training. 948-2391 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 5,1986 — Page 15 Delton voters face two millage issues One board seat to be filled Two separate millage propositions will face Delton-Kellogg School District voters at the annual school election this Monday. Voters also will fill one scat on the board of education, choosing between incumbent Patricia Fales, Sylvia Forster, Gregory Linker and Alvan Warren. The position is a four-year term. The hottest issues appear to be over the two millage proposals with campaigns in full sw­ ing primarily by two groups. The DeltonKellogg Save Our Schools Committee and The Committee to Support the Delton Kellogg Schools, which have taken opposing stands on the proposed millage rates. Proposition 1 on lhe ballot is a Delton board of education request to renew 23.1 mills for five years. That request, supported by The Committee to Support the Delton Kellogg Schools, guarantees that student bus transpor­ tation will be provided. Proposition 11 is a lower millage proposal for a shorter duration and was placed on the ballot through petitions of citizens in the district. It asks for approval of 21.5 mills for one year and specifics that 1.5 of those mills be designated for operation and maintenance of bus transportation for students. This pro­ posal is supported by The Delton-Kellogg Save Our Schools Committee. In literature distributed by both groups, voters are urged to make a response to both proposals, rather than just ignore the proposi­ tion they do not want approved. This means voters should vote yes on the proposal they want to be approved and no on the proposition they want defeated. The Committee to Support the Delton Kellogg Schools maintains that the full 23.1 renewal (Proposition I) is necessary to main­ tain educational programs that are best for students. It claims that if Proposition II passes. $300,000 of budget cuts, not recom­ mended by the board, will have to be made. On the other hand, the Delton-Kellogg Save Our Schools Committee contends that 21.1 mills (Proposition II) is sufficient operating funds, if the school is operated in a fiscally responsible manner. It also says more millage can be requested later and should pass if the school can prove its need. Another key difference is the length of time between the two millage proposals. Proposi­ tion I is for five years because the board has said it will provide a sound financial base and is in the best interests of the children and community. Proposition II calls for. a one-year millage rate that its supporters say is good business because it lines up the expiration of millage with the expiration of lhe teachers' contract. Concerning bus transportation. The Com- Five newcomers seek seats of four incumbent County Commissioners Five new faces are seeking to bump four in­ cumbent candidates off the Barry County Board of Commissioners in upcoming elections. The terms of all seven members of the county board expire at the end of the year. Three incumbents are unopposed. Two incumbent commissioners will face opponents from their own political parties in the August primary election. And at least two other incumbents will be challenged by oppos­ ing political party candidates in the November general election. Newcomers Ethel M. Boze and George Zachary, both Republicans, will face off in the August primary for nomination as their party's candidate to seek the District Six seat. The August winner will square-off against in­ cumbent Democrat Paul Kiel who is unoppos­ ed in the primary. District Six includes Hope, Baltimore and Orangeville townships, excluding a small por­ tion of Orangeville Township. Kiel resides at 4327 Harmony Dr., Shelbyville; Boze lives at 2890 Sager Rd., Hastings; and Zachary’s address is 8249 Guernsey Lake Rd. In District Two, incumbent Catherine A. Williamson. 9550 Green Lake Rd., Mid­ dleville is being challenged in the primary by Tom Lcthcoe, 12 State St., Middleville. Both are Republicans. No Democrats filed as can­ didates so the primary winner will be unop­ posed in the general election, unless there is a successful write-in candidate. District Two is comprised of Thomapple and Yankee Springs townships. Republicans Richard P. Landon, incumbent commissioner, and Orvin H. Moore are both seeking their party's nomination to the District Four seat. No Democrats filed for the primary ballot. Landon lives at 4195 Barber Rd., Hastings. Moore is a Nashville resident who resides at 7551 N. Hager Rd. District Four represents Carlton, Woodland and Castleton townships, except for a small portion of the village of Nashville. Incumbent Republican P. Richard Dean of 1187 Ogimas, Hastings will face Forest Foley, 6105 Chief Noonday Rd., Hastings, of the Democratic Party in November. Both filed as candidates for commissioner from District Three in the August primary, but do not face any opposition for nomination from their respective parties in that election. District Three includes Irving, Rutland and Hastings townships, except for section six of Hastings Township. Incumbent commissioners Carolyn G. Col­ eman, Ted McKelvey and Rae M. Hoare — all Republicans — are unopposed in the August primary and will be unchallenged in November unless there is a successful write-in candidate. Coleman, current chairman of the county board who resides at 109 W. State Rd., Hastings, represents District One which in­ cludes the city of Hastings and section six of Hastings Township. McKelvey of 5050 Maple Grove Rd., Hastings, serves as commissioner from District Five which is comprised of Maple Grove, Assyria and Johnstown townships, plus a small section of the village of Nashville. Hoare, who lives at 10944 Houvener Rd., Delton, is the District Seven commissioner. That district includes Prairieville and Bany townships plus a small portion of Orangeville Township. The deadline for filing as a county board candidate was 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 3. Graduation glee may hide grief, minister says ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) _ High school students could be hiding under a mask of nuttec to Support the Delton Kellogg Schools and school administrators claim that the boaid never planned to curtail transportation. The board said it added a five year transportation not too much millage for transportation. This committee says the transportation millage is need to provide for bus replacement in addi­ tion to repair, maintenance. fuel, parts, and related salaries. A spokesperson from that group has said the transportation allotment was the group’s way of protecting student busing needs if the school should have financially hard times. Monday’s election will be held from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Delton-Kellogg Elementary School gymnasium. like actually anxious and depressed, a University town,” Weikart said. “They're playing out a of Michigan minister says. lot of their pranks as a way of releasing Many high school seniors who are excited about the future, according to the Rev. Bob Weikart, a member of the Department of Family in Practice the University but there’s also going to be a lot of grief, the thought of losing their friends, their maybe towns, drinking pranks and pent-up emotions instead of letting them out. “We want to make sure so they can have a safe graduation." White many students disagreed with and their status as few kids who were weeping a little bit," he said. He said students from small-town high schools such as Dexter tend to have more seniors and starting out as freshmen all O 'er anxiety again," Weikart said in an interview this “they’re realizing they're not going to take a around graduation time the patients." Immediate plans of the association arc to use Dr. Morter’s trust fund income to pur­ chase two electric typewriters for the hospital's chaplains, the Rev. Michael Howell and lhe Rev. David Boley, who now have one manual typewriter. Other funds will be used to maintain the chapel, painting the interior and repairing the steeple in memory of Irving Gilmore, recently deceased, a long-time supporter of lhe association. Physical fitness equipment and video taping accessories will also be acquired. The Gate Cottage, a 10O-year old house which used to be a home for the family of the former gate-keeper to the hospital grounds, has been refurbished by the association. It School just west of Ann Weikart urged students Arbor, let out “A lot of these kids here have not been away from home, and suddenly getting into quite a large student body. Those anxieties as they venture through their final are the ones who are having a lot of grief," weeks of high school. he said. “A lot of times students keep their feelings Weikart inside," said in the interview. “They're afraid of leaving their school, but they cover a lot of that up. They try to get carried away by feeling happy." Weikart told the students that keeping their emotions bottled up sometimes Weikart, a minister at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in the Livingston County community of Hamburg, said students who remain at home in the fall “are the ones who you’ll see back at the (high school) football games, looking for some companionship.” become 1 1 Read the News of Barry County EVERY WEEK in the HASTINGS BANNER 'When you live In Barry County, you want to know about the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school issues. Knowing your community and Retiring Barry County Probate Judge Richard Loughrin was honored Tues­ day evening for his service to Family and Children’s Services. June Allen of the agency’s staff presented him with an engraved brass sailboat in recogni­ tion of his “understanding, empathy and common sense" as a person and as a judge. The award was presented at the agency’s Volunteer Appreciation and Recognition Dinner held at Battle Creek Country Club. The judge serves as a member of the board of Family and Children’s Services, a United Way agency that covers Calhoun and Barry counties. Loughrin and his wife, Mary Ruth, who is retiring as a Hastings school teacher, were also honored with a poem by Dolly Campbell, a retired social worker. its people makes you feel “more at home". The Hastings Banner’s news staff keeps tabs of City, Hall, the County Courthouse, school boards, courts and police agencies. You can read sports news that goes beyond high school to cover bowling, golf, softball, fishing and hunting (when in season). News of local clubs, social actlvltes and school events can also be found in The Banner, along with special columns on local history, public opinion, Ann Landers and cooking. Just think what you might have missed already! FILL OUT THE COUPON BELOW AND MAIL IT IN TODAYI Today’s News is TOMORROW’S HISTORY! While the big news of the world Is reported in headlines of major newspapers In city after city across the nation, the news of Hastings and Barry County can be found ONLY in The Hastings Banner. The Banner serves as the chronicle of life in our community and Is so Important to future historians that It Is being preserved on microfilm at the University of Michigan. Nowhere else are local names and places, Including YOUR NAME, as Important as In The Hastings Banner When you buy a subscription, you help to preserve the history of our people, our city, our county, our community organizations, our industries and our schools. ‘ Welborn, Bender have challengers Michigan Senator Robert Welborn, RKalamazoo, will be unopposed in the August primary while Representative Robert Bender. R-Middlcvillc. will face a challenger. According to information received from the elections division of the Secretary of State's office. Bender of 2998 Woodschool Rd. will be opposed in the 88th House District by Republican Richard Whitelock. 2000 E. Grand River. Portland. Seeking nomination as the Democratic Party’s candidate for the 88th district scat arc Mike LaVean, P.O. Box 235, Saranac; and Ned Stuits, 11854 W. Belding. Belding. The Democratic Party winner in the primary will face the Republican winner in November. Filing as the lone Democratic candidate to face Welborn in the 13th District in November is Paul Denefeld, 715 Axtell St. No. 2, Kalamazoo. Welborn resides at 6304 Riverview Dr., Kalamazoo. Tuesday, June 3 was the filing deadline for candidates. Congratulations..Ao the entire CLASS OF 1986 . we wish you happiness and good fortune! they're their to contains antique furniture and an office used by the association. Judge honored by Family and Children’s Services because lot of classmates with them." In a recent speech to 200 seniors at Dexter High Loughrin elected vp. of Kalamazoo Psychiatric group, Shaw on board The Citizens Association for Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital Inc. has elected Probate Judge Richard N. Loughrin as first vice president and attorney Richard H. Shaw as board of directors member from Barry County. The election was held May 28 at CAKRPH’s annual membership meeting. A non-profit corporation, the association was formed in 1959 by interested persons from the 15-county area served by the hospital. The group came into being initially because a few citizens saw a need for a chapel at the hospital and realized that unless it was built as a project independent of public funds, there was never likely to be a chapel to serve pa­ tients and their families. More than $200,000 was raised by the association from private donations and the elegant chapel was completed September 12, 1965. The association continued in its efforts to raise money from individuals io purchase things for lhe comfort and education of the pa­ tients which the state government could not provide from public funds. A further purpose of the association ha? been to provide a better understanding of mental health to the general public and to im­ prove the genera! welfare of lhe patients. In addition to building and furnishing the Interfaith Chapel, the group has fumishc ’ a small chapel in one of the buildings for pa­ tients too ill to attend the main chapel, bought privacy curtains for two areas of the women’s hospital, oxygen machines and a Stryker frame, installed cable TV in out-patient areas, refurbished a waiting room for families, pur­ chased trees, shrubs and plants, picnic tables, radios, hairdryers and lamps and other per­ sonal items which were not obtainable through any other source. The association has assisted, with other hospital personnel's personal equipment, in the p oduction of a series of video tapes for public showing and public service TV to help promote an understanding of mental health and the 'egal aspect of hospitalization. Soon, the association will receive income from a trust of more than $200,000 left by the late Dr. Roy Mortcr, former superintendent of the hospital. Dr. Mortcr’s will left the trust to be used in "providing such comforts for the patients at the Kalamazoo State Hospital as are not fur­ nished by said hospital, with the further re­ quest the same be expended to purchase musical instruments, tape recordings, song books, anthems, books and religious literature, to make repairs to musical in­ struments. and to provide entertainment for around Weikan's assessment, “there were quite a “There's going to be a lot of celebrating, like drugs, of Michigan Medical School. more than S100.000 that could be spent on textbooks, supplies .and other items for students. That Committee says the cost for transportation is SI38.000 per year, but that Proposition II sets aside S245.000. The Delton-Kellogg Save Our Schools Committee disagrees, stating that 1.5 mills is “They might bring it out in other ways, happiness at graduation time when they're about graduation actually are apprehensive guarantee to its ballot proposal to assure voters of its intentions after the citizens group earmarked 1.5 mills that only can be used for transportation. Controversy over bus transportation still exists however, because the Committee to Support the Delton Kellogg Schools claims that Proposition II calls for more transporta­ tion funds than necessary, saying it wastes dangerous to both the student and society. *1100 Send my subscription to NAME_________________________________ ADDRESS Only... 11 PER YEAR in BARRY COUNTY CITY:tate_______ ZIP Enclosed in my payment for: $9.00 Students (9 months) $11 Barry County $13.00 Surrounding counties $14.50 Other Areas (Allegan. Calhoun, Eaton. Ionia. or call... 948-8051 Kalamazoo and Kent) for more information! P.O. Box B, Hastings, Michigan 49058 �Pape 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 5,1966 Don’t blame the people for low Memorial Day turnout Is Michigan a socialist experimental state? To the Editor: I am writing concerning the utter agony of conflict represented in the police checklanes for "drunk drivers." Our entire nation was founded on the prin­ ciple that a man is innocent unitl proven guil­ ty. This is commonly thought of as the “English Law System." Did not this begin with the Magna Carta? As opposed to the Roman Law system which says, a man is guilty until proven innocent. This is the basic problem involved in the checklane proposal, and I fear that we in Michigan arc being put upon as a socialist ex­ perimental state, and are being forced to swallow big brother's pinky red tonic. Sincerely, Harold Freeman Fair Improvement Committee begins newest project Th® Barry County 4-H-FFA Fair Improvement Committee Is forging ahead with plans to construct a new Uvettock building at the fairgrounds. Work crews for Hastings builder Dan Cullers began removing the old swine and beef buildings this week and moving the Richardson Building pelce by pelce (shown here) to make way for the 200 feet by 90 feet livestock bam. The new structure will be ready by the July 12-19 fair, and will house swine, dairy, sheep, goats and some horses, the committee plans. Construction could begin as soon as next week. (Ban­ ner photo) Checklanes get more resistance by Mary Warner and The Aaaodated Press Lawmakers, libertarians, lawyers and local law enforcement officers are increasingly ex­ pressing their disapproval of Gov. James Blanchard's "drank hunts", or sobriety checklanes, saying the checklanes are an infr­ ingement on people's privacy and are not an effective deterrent against drank driving. A new study by the American Bar Associa­ tion says the checklanes are not the best deter­ rent, but rather suspension or restriction of driver's licenses. The American Civil Liberties Union has fil­ ed suit agairxt the checklanes. State senators and representatives have been battling over funding for the checklanes. And local law enforcement officers say they don't have the staff to help state police run the checklanes. Barry County Sheriff David O. Wood says he doesn't have the manpower to supply deputies to the checklanes, and besides, be thinks they're dangerous anyway. Wood likened the checklanes to roadblock duty, which deputies perform when the need arises in cooperation with other police agencies. During nighttime roadblocks, he said, deputies can’t be seen and drivers become confused by the shining lights. Wood said the checklanes pose an addi­ tional threat in that criminals running from authorities may think a checklane is a roadblock and start shooting. "We think the best way to control drank drivers is to have road patrols," he said. Wood said the county's Alcohol Enforce­ ment Program, which ran for 1 % years before state funding was depleted, was successful in catching drunk drivers. During the program, certain deputies were assigned exclusively to patrol for drank driven. YOUR PRINTING Such a program is much more efficient than checklanes, he said, because with the chccklanes. “a whole group of people is tied up." Other police in Michigan are expressing similar sentiments, the police chief in Saginaw saying that the cbecklanes could quickly wipe out police resources for a par­ ticular evening because his city requires two officers to handle the testing, arrest and vehi­ cle towing of a single suspect. Muskegon County's sheriff says he believes the public is opposed. "People I've been talking to don’t want to be stopped on their way home from the office or wherever if they haven’t been drinking." be said. In Lansing, a conference committee of state senators and representatives will now try ro' figure out which state police budget to ap­ prove — one with funding for the chccklanes or one without funding. State senators have approved a bill allowing checklanes expenditures, but the house bill prohibits fa ruling for cbecklanes. Sate Rep. Robert Bender, R-Middleville, voted for the cbecklanes, in effect, by suppor­ ting an amendment to the house bill that would reinstate cbecklanes funding. But that amendment failed, one represen­ tative saying "it’s ludicrous for us to tie up 10 or 15 officers when they could be on the highways, highly visible and arresting drunks." Rep. Bender said he believes the thrust of the cbecklanes is not to arrest drank drivers, but rather deter people from driving while drank. “It’s thought that the threat of checklanes being set up is enough to make people think twice about having those last one or two drinks before going home," Bender said. But Bender is not happy with the possibility that the cbecklanes could interfere with local law enforcement, and said "I would not pull the only car we have on the road off the road to man a checklane." Bender said that although he approves the concept of checklanes, he has reservations about when and where they would be 'M up and who would man them. / But Bender is against the current ACLU suit of that comends the checkianrs are a violation of people’s constitutional rights. 'T’m not buying that argument," Bender said. "Testimony from other stales that have cbecklanes has been pretty much positive that they work," he said. A study by the American Bar Association disagrees, according to an article by the Detroit News. Only when combined with such steps as suspensions or restrictions on licenses and public education do the cbecklanes act as a deterrent, the study showed. "We’ve got to change society's values to solve this problem," said David Horowitz a Los Angeles Superior Court judge and chair­ man of the study committee. People must realize that drunken driving loJdo,’ “ “y «her crime is a bad thing to do," he said The matter stands in limbo now as both sides await a court hearing on the ACLU suit. Discover many, many ways to tell Dad “Thanks”, within the friendly shops in our own hometown! Opinions on courts sought To the Editor: The Michigan Supreme Court has ap­ pointed a blue-ribbon citizens' commission to recommend ways to improve Michigan's court system. As part of this study, a public opinion survey is being conducted to determine how Michigan citizens feel about their courts. About 750 Michigan adults are being inter­ viewed by telephone by the University of Michigan's Institute foir Social r esearch to measure what they know and think about their courts. Readers of this newspaper who would like to express their opinion on the Michigan courts but not interviewed as part of the poll are invited to put their opinions in writing and send them to the commission. The address is Court. P. O. Box 30052-N, Lansing, Michigan 48909. The commission is parti culary interested in bearing from persons who have had personal experiences in court: crime victims, jurors, witnesses and persons who have been involv­ ed in a lawsuit. Justice Patricia J. Boyle Michigan Supreme Court To the Editor: Who is to blame for the lov/ attendance for the Memorial Day services and ceremonies on May 26 in Hastings? One must look farther than the people in placing this blame because it was the govern­ ment that set this unusual date for Memorial services, celebrations and dedications so there would be a longer weekend off for those working a five day week. Some say this is not in the tradition of Memorial Day which was supposed to be celebrated on May 30 of each year. Until we see this tradition returning on May 30 for the whole nation, we will continue to see many leave town with their recreational vechicles and campers because they think of pleasure instead of tradition. Please don’t blame the people however for missing the Memorial day events. Put the blame where it belongs. I fear the younger generations will loose track of the correct days that our national traditions and holidays are supposed to be kept on. I think people ought to complain that we are ready to go back to the traditional days for holidays instead of the Monday before. Maybe the people are so sick of hearing those in government taking salary raises, and voting for increased taxes that they just decid­ ed to get away from the strange war for sur­ vival. 1 feel sure those involved have a low feeling for us, and we wonder why. Mary E. Williams McGregor readies for battle with Wolpe by Ronald Fonger Republican Jackie McGregor took very few election watchers by surprise last week when she announced she would try a second time to unseat Third District U. S. Rep. Howard Wolpe, D-Lansing. And if the election manages to avoid an issue that has eclipsed others in the past, voters should be in for another classic political battle between two candidates who admit they are as different as black and white. The issue involves a controversial fundrais­ ing letter sent out on Wolpe's behalf by ac­ tivist actor Edward Asner. McGregor claims "even members of the Jewish community” were offended by Asner's fundraising appeal that characterized the"Christian Right" as “crazies.” She has twice written to Wolpe, asking him to return the nearly $100,000 his staff says the letter has raised. Wolpe has refused, challeng­ ing McGregor instead to" discuss the issues important to the people of the Third District" in a series of public debates. ” McGregor is hedging. “When (Wolpe) resolves this very serious issue, or at least addresses it, we'll talk about a debate," McGregor said. However, with Wolpe's recent pledge to no longer discuss the fundraising letter, voters may have to do without the debates and fend for themselves in gathering information on the candidates, who have markedly different ap­ proaches to government. When either candidate is asked to talk about the difference between them, the response is generally “where do we begin?” In announcing her candidacy, McGregor set the tone of her campaign and, she hopes, the election, by stressing jobs and being a more effective "salesman" for the district. "The most important issue is more and bet­ ter paying jobs," McGregor said. "We don’t have our fair share of new business, of business expansion or of returned tax dollars." When McGregor doesn't talk about selling the district more effectively, the moat likely subject of conversation is Ronald Reagan and her affection for the man and his programs. On the Strategic Defense Initiative, abor­ tion, the Equal Rights Amendment, defense spending, social spending, aid to Nicaraguan contras, and nearly every other issue, major or minor, McGregor allies herself with Reagan. It's not surprising. The 48-year-old McGregor was the 11th district chairman of the 1980 Reagan-Bush election committee and a political appointee of Reagan to the In­ tergovernmental Advisory Council on Education. She contends that Reagan has created "the greatest economic turnaround since World War n," but that Michigan’s Third District has been left out because "our Congressman chose to fight the revolution rather than join "We may have more Americans working than at any other time in our history, but here in the Third District, we have more than 19,000 people out of work," McGregor said. The Marquette University alumna says she would “talk and work with the leaders of business, defense and finance. I will talk to the people who matter, the people who will help bring new business, new jobs (and) new prosperity...to the Third District." She says Wolpe has "voted for higher tax­ es...against small business more than half the time... and against a strong defense." "When the defense industry means more of our tax dollars coming home and more jobs and prosperity, it doesn’t help to have a salesman whose voting record has earned him a 'zero' rating by the American Security Council." McGregor said. Although Wolpe has been involved in hear­ ings on ways to increase the share of defense spending going to the Northeast and Midwest, McGregor said his voting record has persuad­ ed defense contractors not to locate here. "Why come here and get beat up regularly on the floor of Congress," McGregor reasoned. .. . . “Mv record would be positive on defense and would probably reflect lhe President s i recommendations. ’' Specifically. McGregor said she would vote for continued research and development into the SDL or Star Wars program, because it is "our greatest hope for peace.” Additionally, she favors development of the B-l Strategic Bomber, MX missile system, a 600-ship navy, and “providing troops with the best equipment available." While she would advocate increased military spending, McGregor said bloated federal budgets have “gone on too long.” She advocates further cuts in social pro­ grams, but claims the cuts can be made without harming services by “cutting out abuses." McGregor says that 30 or so conservative groups have targeted Wolpe for defeat this year. They don't like his position on defense, she says, and are also not happy with his stands on social issues. McGregor maintains a conservative line on social issues. Jackie McGregor Release SOUCjht, Sawdy appeared to have too many assets to qualify for one. The legal fund has raised some eyebrows in Barry County. "Some people are throwing stones,” Williams said. "They're saying 'you’re crazy, why are you helping Cliff?'." Williams said. But Williams said be wants to "let Sawdy know and understand that there are people out here that care.” Williams said that Sawdy and his wife Agatha have done a lot for him and others over the years, and "it’s about time we repaid them in just a little way.” Williams said the Sawdys had “suffered a lot of heartache" over grandson Donny, who Appeals Court affirms Grote t murder conviction The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld Kevin E. Grote's murder conviction for the stabbing deaths of two elderly Prairieville women. The former Kalamazoo man, now 29, was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder and armed robbery in September of 1983 in Barry County Circuit Court. The Appeals Court handed down its deci­ sion May 28, stating that none of the asser­ tions of error on the part of the defendant re­ quired reversal of the conviction. Grote maintained that the trial judge erred in several instances. The defense said that testimony of a handyman that Groce carried a knife with him while working at the victims* house several days prior to the murder was irrelevant. It said that certain photographs of the vic­ tims shouldn't have been admitted. The defense argued that it should have been allowed to question the chief witness against Grote, his accomplice Rodney Surratt, in rela­ tion to what benefits Surrett received when agreeing to testify against Grote. The defense claimed that it should have been allowed to further question Surratt as to whether he wu a "compulsive confessor." And it claimed that the defendant's right against double jeopardy was impinged upon when he was convicted of both murder and armed robbery. The appeals court said the testimony of the handyman was harmless in that had it been omitted it wouldn't have changed a juror's mind regarding guilt or innocence. The photographs were not particularly in­ flammable to the jury, the appeals court ruled, and served instead to corroborate Surratt’s testimony. The court said testimony admitted into evidence clearly indicated that Surratt testified against Grote in part so he would be eligible for parole at some point in time, thus making clear to the jury what benefits Surratt derived from his plea bargain with prosecutors. It ruled that testimony that Surratt was a "complusive confessor" was irrelevant and did not establish Surratt as such. And it said that convictions for both murder and armed robbery did not violate Grote's right not to be convicted of lhe same crime more than once, since the robbery look place prior to the murders. continued from 1 was, according to Williams, "a troubled young man". Williams said last week’s shooting was the culmination of years of suffering by the elder­ ly Sawdy, who was continually bailing the grandson out of trouble and out of jail. Williams said. Although indications are that the shooting did not occur after a scuffle or after threats by the grandson, Williams said, he believes events prior to the shooting were the "straw that broke the camel’s back” for the elderly Sawdy. Police said that the grandson was shot after hours of haggling between him and hjf grand­ father over whether Sawdy would^&ify at a hearing in Ionia District Court, where the grandson was to appear the next day on a misdemeanor charge. v Donny got so mad at one point in the early evening that he tore off in his girlfriend's car to a nearby park and smashed up the front end of the vehicle before returning home, police said. Donny and his girlfriend lived in a travel trailer in back of Sawdy’s residence, and after Sawdy had gone to bed that night, he was awakened by screaming from the trailer and grabbed his gun, thinking Donny was beating up his grilfriend, police said. The grandfather went outside and called to Donny, who apparently came out of the trailer shouting. The girlfriend went inside the main house, and Donny and his grandfather began walking around the yard, police said. The boy’s shouting apparently got to be too much for the grandfather, according to Williams Sr., and Sawdy shot Donny between his nose and his right eye, killing him instantly. Inside the house, the girlfriend and Sawdy’s wife heard the first shot and shortly thereafter heard a second shot. Williams Sr. said. Sawdy told police he tried to shoot himself but the shot missed and subsequent attempts failed when the gun misfired. Sawdy then came inside and asked the girlfriend to call police, and also, according to Williams, made a call to his granddaughter Lawanda, telling her "I’m sorry" and then hanging up. Lawanda and her brother Donny had been raised by the Sawdys, Williams Sr. said. He and the children’s mother were divorced, he said. He moved to Florida and then the grand­ parents became involved in the children’s care. Wiliams said that he tried to gain custody of hts children twice but failed. Finally when Donny was 15, Williams said, he went to live with his father in Indiana. Williams sent the boy to a military school, be said, but the boy wound up in reform school instead and finally returned to Michigan. Williams said that rather than grief, most famines members expressed feeling, of relief at lhe boy s death. "The young man was capable of really do­ ing somebody some violent harm." Williams Williams said that Sawdy's family really wants him out of jail. ’ ’ 8Md health. he said, n^frir's? C,'ff*"^A«*1h« have been mar­ ried for 62 years, and those two people have ~ P*r,c? f5°m ‘"«her unless one has been in the hospital. It must be very hard (for them) to take." � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-06-12.pdf 4089e7d7b9ab68e3eadbfe33b8f475af PDF Text Text ■NiEvWiS ...wrap Bender and others file for posts Hire destroys rtBcker service Story on Page 11 E Story on Page 12 McGregor says, “I will debate” I Third Congressional District Can­ didate Jackie McGregor Tuesday asked Democratic opponent Howard Wolpe to debate her "...on every street corner in the district in front of any responsible district organizaton." McGregor had said in last week’s Ban­ ner that she would not debate Wolpe un­ til he responded »o her renewed call for him to return money he has raised from, and apologize for a letter sent out on his behalf by actor Edward Asner. The letter characterized the "Christian Right" as “worse titan a bunch of crazies." McGregor said responsible, establish­ ed district organizations like the Chamber of Commerce, veterans groups, or community service groups would be worthwhile sponsors of the scries of debates. The response from Wolpe’s campaign? "We’re excited and pleased." a spokeswoman said yesterday. National Bank gets “superior” rating The National Bank of Hastings is one of 28 Michigan banks that have received "superior" ratings from IDC Financial Publishing Inc. in Hartland, Wis. The threc-month evaluations cover all com­ mercial banks in the country whose deposits are protected by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The financial consulting firm bases its ratings on computerized analyses of 32 types of statistics that the banks file with reulatory authorities. National Bank of Hastings was rated 237. A rating above 200 is considered superior. Band to perform next Wednesday The Hastings City Band will hold its first concert of the season on Wednes­ day, June 18. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Kiwanis Pavilion at Tyden Park. Listeners arc encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. The theme of the first performance band be Broadway show music. Rehear­ sals have been underway since the begin­ ning of the month for the band which is substantially larger than in recent years. Murder suspect’s son has accident A Dowling man was injured last Wednesday when his vehicle struck a truck driven by accused murderer Nor­ man H. Woodmansee s son William near Woodmansee's Bird Road home. Barry County Sheriff's deputies report that Roger S. Ellis. 25. of 9875 Bird Rd., was traveling south on Bird Road just north of Butler Road al 5:40 p.m. June 4 when the accident occurred. Deputies said Ellis' vehicle had ap­ parently drifted into the northbound lane of Bird Road while Ellis was looking al Woodmansee's 9600 Bird Road HastingsBanner Wife testifies in Woodmansee trial by Mary Warner The trial of accused murderer Norman H. Woodmansee got underway In Barry County Circuit Court this week. Tearful testimony from the wife of ordered Dowling resident Ricky A. God highlighted the opening days of the wide­ ly publicized murder trial of Dowling resident Norman H. Woodmansee, which got under­ way this week in Bam County Circuit Court. . Sharon Ruth Goddard, eight months preg­ nant, one of some 45 witnesses subpeonacd by the prosecution, waived her 5th Amendment rights when she took the stand Tuesday in a trial both sides expect to last into next week. The trial began Monday with the selection of a jury, which took most of the morning and part of the afternoon. Opening arguments began at 2:30 p.m.. the prosecution stating it will try to prove that Woodmansee. 47. was hired by 33-ycar-old Sharon Goddard and her then-lover Richard S. Eckstein. 29. of Battle Creek, to kill Ricky Goddard and collect on his insurance policies. The prosecution maintains the trio, who all worked at Kellogg Co. in Battle Creek during the period of the alleged conspiracy, planned since last July to kill Goddard. Assistant Barty County Prosecutor Dale Crowley said he will call several witnesses to County kicks in $20,000 to restore night road patrols By Elaine Gilbert A transfer Tuesday of S20.000 into the Barry County Sheriff Department budget by the county Board of Commissioners will ultimately put the midnight road patrol hack into operation, said Sheriff David Wood. No date has been set yet for putting the mid night car jack on the road because of several factors that need to be worked out, said Wood. Because of a continuing budget crunch resulting in the lay off of two employees last • fall, the sheriffs department in April was forced to stop patroling in the county on the 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift, known as the mid­ night patrol. Consequently since May 1 the sheriffs department was no longer in compliance with provisions of the stale's Secondary Road Patrol Grant, Commissioner Ted McKelvey told the county board. The road patrol grant is provided through Public Act 416 and according to a clause in that state law. Wood said the county must maintain a certain level of road patrol officers to continue receiving the funds. To save the road patrol grunt funds. th«Z county board approved McKelvey’s recom­ mendation I' add $20,000 to the shenff department budget by transferring SI 1,239 from the marine enforcement budget and 58,761 from the county’s contingency fund. McKelvey said the transfer from the marine budget will not reduce enforcement in that area. "We still will be about S5.000 over last year’s (marine) budget,” he said. Before the transfer, the county’s 1986 marine budget was S54.487, up from the $38,785 budgeted last year. McKelvey said the board had approved the higher marine budget in hopes that the state would kick-in more funds through the marine grant. He said final details and changes that the ex >i S2C.000 would bring to the alien Its *cpartment have not been ironed out yet. Sheriff Wood, in a telephone interview Tuesday afternoon, said the additional funds "ultimately will put on the midnight (patrol) car. "We’ll work as quickly as we can towards that goal," he said. With the transferred funds. Wood said he plans to put an additional deputy on the Payroll and one civilian dispatcher. However, he said no definitive date to reinstitute the midnight road patrol has been targeted because of the time needed to train a new dispatcher and other items (hat have to be worked out including contacting a laid off deputy. Lonnie McGIothen. "We were in jeopardy of losing our road patrol grant" before Tuesday's transfer to beef up personnel, said Wood. The county receives approximately per year through the grant. "If we lost that money, we would lose two (more) people, he said, noting that the grant pays for two complete positions. The state law providing the grant specifics that counties must maintain at least their 1978 level of staffing for road patrols. "That level was 11 and now we’re down to nine." said Wood. Since the cutback of deputies, he said he has been in constant contact with the state’s Office of Criminal Justice which administers the road patrol grant and had given Barry County an extension to comply with the grant provisions. the stand to prove the conspiracy, including a woman who says Mrs. Goddard and Eckstein met with Woodmansee in his Bird Road residence for two hours prior to Goddard's January 25 murder. Mrs. Goddard has steadfastly maintained her innocence in the case, denying Tuesday that she went to Woodmansee's residence and telling the court she only had a passing ac­ quaintance with Woodmansee. The woman testifying about the meeting. Kim Baldwin, was apparently living at Wood­ mansee's home during the time period of the alleged conspiracy. She is a new addition to the prosecution's lengthy roster of witnesses called during a preliminary exam on the case this past March. At that exam, another former resident of Woodmansee’s home, Carol Straubet, testified that Woodmansee told her of his plans to murder Goddard, and the prosecution introduced telephone records showing calls back and forth between Eckstein and Goddard and Eckstein and Woodmansee both before and after the murder. Woodmansee was bound over for trial after that exam on charges of first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder, but Mrs. Goddard and Eckstein, who were similarly charged, were released after the district court judged ruled that there was not enough ad­ missible evidence presented to merit binding them over. Mrs. Goddard took the stand Tuesday to answer questions about the discovery of her husband's body, but since the prosecution was likely to delve into other areas relating to the alleged conspiracy, Circrtft Judge Hudson E. Deming asked her to first state her intentions about taking the Fifth Amendment while on lh's“nd Continued on Page 11 Helicopters consider Hastings A congested Kent County Airport and friendly Hastings people have prompted B&G Helicopter Corp, of Grand Rapids to consider moving its company to the Hastings Airport. B&G owner Paul Geddes was expected to present preliminary plans to the airport aim­ mission yesterday afternoon for construction of a I0.000-square-foo< hanger. The ha..ger would house the company’s four helicopters and offices. B&G Helicopter is currently located in a 7.500-squarc-foot hanger at the Kent County Airport, but space both on the ground and in the air is limited. Geddes said. The business has to go through a complicated clearance procedure to even get off the ground. One of the business' main functions is to transport emergency cargo, he said, where time is of the essence. Costs to run his business are also higher in Grand Rapids. Geddes said. Easier ingress and egress for helicopters and lower costs aren't the only reasons for the proposed move, Geddes said. Hastings also has a "more homey at­ mosphere". he said, and he's received “a high degree of cooperativcness" from of­ ficials here. At the Grand Rapids airport, he said, "you’re just jtothcr person on the airport." B&G is the only helicopter service in the Grand Rapids area. Geddes said, and has grown from one to four choppers since he first started the business as an adjunct to B&G Machinery. The helicopter company currently employs 15 people, two of whom live in the Hastings area. In addition to moving emergency, or "hot­ shot” cargo, the company works a nine-state area doing lift work for construction jobs. Although the move is only in the planning stage at this time. Geddes said, "we're pretty encouraged about it. Hastings millage renewal and increase pass, incumbents stay Charges pending in auto fatality The driver of a pick-up truck that smashed into a car on Orchard Street near Delton last Thursday evening and killed a pregnant Delton woman and her unborn child could be charged with manslaughter, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Investigation into the accident indicates that Hill had been drinking. Deputy Mike Lcsick said, even though police were unable to obtain a test ot Hill's blood-alcohol level after the accident. Hill was taken to Borgcss Hospital in Kalamazoo after the accident and was treated for head injuries. Lesick said, but refused to have a blood test done. Lc^ck said Hill, who was eastbound on Or­ chard Street at 6:20 p.m.. was apparently not Continued on page 12 residence. Woodmansee's son William B., 23, of 3680 Butler Rd., was turning north onto Bird Road from Butler Road when the Ellis vehicle struck his truck, deputies said. . Ellis was transported to Community Hospital in Battle Creek, where he was treated for injuries and released. Norma: Woodmansee is on trial for murder in Bam County Circuit Court this week. He is accused of killing Dowl\ ing resident Ricky A. Goddard. Story on Page 8 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Commission sets bar protest hearing South Hanover residents disgruntled with the possibility of a bar being located in the old Liquor Control Commission building at 1624 South Hanover have been successful in efforts tc obtain a pro­ test bearing before the Michigan Liquor Control Commisskiv. The hearing has been scheduled for next Tuesday. Jurie 17, at 9:30 a.m. at commission office in Lansing. Residents are protesting the transfer of the Avenue Pub's liquor licase and dance permit from Michigan A /cnuc to the South Hanover location. They say a bar on Hanover would be too noisy, cause traffic problems, and decrease residential property values, among other things. ' A request for the transfer has already been recommended for approval to the liquor control commission by members of the Hastings City Council, who ap­ proved the transfer despite objections from several citizens at the council’s April 28 meeting. The Liquor Con.rol Commission ordered the protest heirtng to be held at its May 27 meeting. Avenue Pub owner Charlie Boulter has an option to sell his Michigan Avenue bar property to Hastings Savings and Loan Assn, so that financial institu­ tion can build new quarters at the comer \of State Street and Michigan. SAXONS WIN baseball title A pick-up truck (left) smashed into the car pictured here last Thursday, fatally injuring a 25-year-old Delton woman and her unborn son. Pollworker Juanita Allerdlng (left) watches as Duane and Jean Pugh signln to vote at the Hastings Junior High School. Some 17 percent of the district’s 8,985 registered voters turned out. An apparently satisfied electorate approved two millage questions ami returned three in­ cumbent board of education members in Hastings on Monday. Proposition II. the two mill increase for building maintenance and repair was approv­ ed by a vote of 843-641 or 57 percent to 43 percent. Proposition I. the 20.896 mill renewal was overwhelmingly approved 1195-340, or 78 percent to 22 percent. Election returns also showed School Board President Diane Hoekstra received 1,083 votes and incumbent trustee Larry Haywood garnered 1,078 to return for four more years. Challenger William Heath received 465 votes. Another incumbent trustee, Patrica End­ sley, easily was re-elected to the remaining two years of Richard Shaw’s term with 827 voles, topping Arthur Allen with 348 votes and Nancy Jones with 24) votes. Endsley had been appointed to Shaw’s scat after resignation last year. Superintendent Carl Schocssel thanked members of a citizen advisory committee at the Board of Education meeting Tuesday night for "getting the word out." "We’re very pleased and ready to go to work." Schocssel said of the two mill increase. He said work would begin soon in several buildings, starting with the Central Annex which will house sixth grade students next year and is set to receive a S250.000 facelift. Although all of the repairs will not be com­ pleted by the opening of classes this fall, he said the district would do "all that we can" before that time. He said the school board's Property Com­ mittee would soon meet to discuss the project. There was no organized opposition to cither millage proposal. A total of 1.535 people or 17 percent of all registered voters cast ballots in the election. (left) Election worker Lawrence Weber accepts the registration card of Charles Benedict as ets ready to enter the ballot booth. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 12,1986 Hastings High students honored at assembiy NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County ol Barry on Proposed Variance Permits • PUBLIC NOTICE • Economic Development Organizations and Department of Social Services The Chief Elected Officials are Implementing procedures for the selection of representatives to fill one (1) economic development vacancy and one (1) Department of Social Ser­ vices vacancy on the Barry, Branch and Calhoun Private Industry Council (PIC), as mandated in Section 102 of the Job Training Partnership Act of 1982. The function of the PIC Is *o provide guidance and exercise oversight with respect n activities conducted under the Job Training Plan to serve economically disadvantaged residents of Barry, Branch ind Calhoun Counties, in partnership with the Chief Elected Officials. Representatives of economic development agencies and the Department of Social Services may be nominated by an interested group. Qualifications for nominees include: 1) demonstrated interest and experience In providing ser­ vices to the economically disadvantaged population; and 2) a commitment to actively participate and attend bi­ monthly meetings. Nomination forms may be requested by writing: Chief Elected Officials, PQ Box 1574, Battle Creek, Ml 49016 Re­ quests should be submitted on or before June 23, 1986. South Jefferson Street News EVENTS 1. World Sauntering Day ■ June 13. Our third annual World Sauntering Day celebration spotlights the eating establishments on South Jefferson Street. We Invite you to saunter (remember speed Is not Important when sauntering) down the street and en­ joy a candy bar at Bosleys, an Ice cream cone at Something Natural, a burger at the Little Brown Jug, a taco at the Mex­ ican Connexion or prime rib at the Coun­ ty Seat. You won't find a menu as diverse as that on any other street In Hastings. Visit Bosley's during your saunter and pick up a free copy of our Sauntering Distance Finder to help you estimate the saunter between cities. 2. Father’s Day ■ Juno 15. Write an essay tell­ ing why your dad Is the best, bring It to Bosley's and we will buy you a cone at the Cone Zone in Downtown Hastings. 3. Take Dad to the Street Rod Auto Show at Chariton Park this Sunday. 4. Congratulations to Mottle Anderson win­ ner of our Glad Grad Drawing. (A fifty dollar bill.) Sue Mix submitted the name of our winner and will have dinner on us at the County Seat on South Jefferson. Your entries resulted In a $20.00 contribu­ tion to the HHS Library. 5. Flag Day - June 14. Draw your rendition of the American Flag this week, bring It to Bosley's and we will display It In our win­ dow and buy you an Ice cream cone at Something Natural on South Jefferson. (Must be 10 or under). 6. National Impressionists Day ■ June 11. Visit Bosley's this week and do your Im­ pression of a famous person. If we can guess who you are Impersonating you get a $2.00 gift certificate. If not, a $1.00 gift certificate 7. A Friend In Need Is s Friend Indeed Day • June 15. Call, send a card or letter, or visit a friend this day. 8. Unhrac Birthday • Juno 14. Program your computer to print a birthday greeting to Univac, bring it to Bosley's and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. 9. Hug Holiday ■ June 15. Visit Bosley's this week and If you need a hug, we got a hug for you. Notice is hereby given thot the Barry County Zoning Board ol Ap­ peals will conduct o public hear­ ing on Juno 17. 1986 ol 7:30 p.m. in the County Commissioner * Room. 117 S. Broodway. Hosting* Michigan. Cose No V-19-86 David Sensiba. (applicant) 7:30 P.M At this hearing. the following described property which gener­ ally lie* at Grange Rd.. Mid­ dleville. will be considered a* the site for requesting c variance to place a 12 If. wide or larger H.U.D. approved mobile homo. Beginning at the Northeast cor­ ner of sold West 60 acres ol »oid Northeast '4 ol »oid Sec. 32. thence South 400 It., thence West 220 ft., thence North 400 It., to the centerline ol Grange Road, thence East along the centerline ol Grange Rood 220 fl. to the place ol beginning. Irving Twp. Cose No. V-20-86 Russell Goodwin, (applicant) 7:40 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gener­ ally lies at 11395 W. Shore Dr.. Delton, will be considered os the site for requesting a variance to erect an addition to the house lour (4) feet from property line. Commencing ol the North '4 post of Sec. 8. thence 501*2100 E. along the North and South '4 line of said Sec., o distance ol 1336.9; ft. thence 589*5000" E. 833.50 ft.: lhence 533*39'20- E. 237.15 fl.: thence S41*17'29" E. 26.10 ft.: thence S42’14'35' E. 518.54 ft.; lhence 552*43-27 E. 269.35 ft. to lhe true place of beginning; thence N37*12'43~ E. 132.72 ft. to o traverse line along the shore ol Pleasant Lake; thence 540*05'51" E. along soid traverse line. 50.00 ft. to the end of soid traverse line, thence S37W5O" W. 133.66 ft. thence N59W18" W. 50.00 ft. to the place of beginning. Inten­ ding to include all land between the above described traverse line and the waters edge of Pleasant Lake. Excepting ond reserving the use of a strip of land one rod wide extending across lhe west­ erly side of the above description for driveway purposes In com­ mon with owners of property on sold lake, known as Pleasant Lake. Barry Twp. Case No. V-21-86 Gordon Bourdc. (applicant) 7:50 P.M. Al this hearing, the following described property which gener­ ally lies at 7279 Lindsey Rd.. Plainwell, will be considered os the site for requesting a variance to place a 14 h. wide - 1978 H.U.D. approved mobile ham-. A parcel of land In the NE '4 of Sec. 20-2-10 Desc. os beg at the 1/8 In on W sd of Mill Pond, th W to the center of Lindsey Rd., th N al cen In ol Lindsey Rd. 150 ft., th E to Mill Pond, th S al Mill Pond to POB, Orangeville Twp. All of the above described pro­ perty being located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon a var­ iance request either verbally or in writing will be given the op­ portunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place. The variance applications ore available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broadway. Hostings. Mich­ igan during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ■ Monday thru Friday. Please coll David M. Koons, Director at 948-4830 for further information. NORVAL E. THALER. Clerk Barry County (6-12) - SYNOPSIS SPECIAL MEETING Orangeville Township Board MAY 14. 1986 • 7:30 P.M. Four Board Members present. Absent: Boulter. Six citizens present. Motion to accept amendment to Gun Lake Area Sewage Dis­ posal System Ordinance. 2 yes votes. 2 no vote*. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. SPECIAL MEETING Orangeviie Township Board AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky celebrates Blares Someone Else Day - June 13 by having a sale this week. The Buck takes the blame for the special price he brings you each week. When he runs out of a sale Item, then, he blames someone else But you can be sure that no one will blame you for tak­ ing advantage of the weekly specials in his Reminder ad. 2. Our Sentiment Shop has a large selection of Father's Day cards for dad on his day. 3. Bosley's will be open this Sunday (Father's Day) from 10 until 1. 4. In our Pause Gift Shop we have a selec­ tion of shave kits, shoe shine kits and car care kits for dad at $11.99. 5. Our Photo Department has new, lower prices on film developing. See details In our Bucky Ad. 6. Parking Is Free when you shop South Jef­ ferson Street or Downtown Hastings. Park In the free lot behind Bosley's or II you use a meter, get free “Gobbler Food" at Bosley's. QUOTE: “Father’s Day and Mother's Day are alike, ex­ cept that on Father's Day you buy a much cheaper gift." — Anon PARK FREE MAY 17. 1986 • 8:00 A.M. Four Boord Members present. Absent: Harper. Three citizens present. Motion to accept amendment to Gun Lake Areo Sewage Dis­ posal System Ordinance. 4 yes votes. Meeting adjourned ol 8:20 a.m. REGULAR MEETING Orangeville Township Board JUNE 3. 1986 • 7:30 P.M. Four Board Members present. Lewis absent. Nine citizens ond three guest* present. Previous minutes ond treasur­ er* report approved. Correspondence read. Cemetery contract renewed with Keith Roush. Si 8.008 gravel road repairs authorized. Saddler ond Boulter Rood small bridge projects approved. Truth in Taxation Hearing scheduled July 1 al 7 to 7 30 p.m. Dehn Bros, cemetery rood ond transfer station repair bids accepted. Cindy Smith, certified level II assessor hired part-time ol 55.00 per hour to assist Mill Buehler with assessing duties. Accepted Burnham & Flower Agency insurance bid with stip­ ulation. Heard complaints of 3 proper­ ty owners regarding excessive noise at Bay Pointe restauiant Renewed Firemen s Policy with Burnham & Flower Agency Approved bills. Meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. DARLENE HARPER. Clerk Attested to by: RUSSELL K. STANTON. Supervisor (6-12) The $20,000 WMU Medallion Scholarship was presented by Chauncey Brinn of WMU to Majda Seuss, who was also honored in biology, English and as a member of the legal team, and was an Academic Letter recipient and a scholarship recipient. Special math awards went to Jason Kelley (left) and David VanAmeyden. Kelley was also awarded the Hastings Mutual Insurance Scholarship, three other scholarships, an Academic Letter, an All-A English award, and a legal team award. VanAmeyden was recipient of a competitive scholarship. Rick Frey won the Outstanding Science Student award, an Academic Letter, a biology research award, a Hastings Manufacturing scholarship and a State of Michigan scholarship. education went to Liz Kensington, who was also honored in English, received an Academic Letter, two scholarships, and was honored for perfect attendance. Hastings seniors and outstanding underclassmen had their moment in the limelight Thursday when they were recogniz­ ed for the achievements and received scholarships. The following honors were awarded: University of Michigan Alumni Award presented by the Hnorable Richard Shuster to Suzie Carlson and Steve Swcctland; Rotary Club Foreign Exchange - Angie Sears (Brazil). Michelle Stanton (Mexico); Legal Team - Martha Dimmers, Amy Haywood. Janelie Hoekstra; Jason Kelley. Anna Loftus, Kevin Purgiel. Majda Seuss. Kecly Shay; Hastings Education Association Scholarship Caryn Black, Dan Ferris; VanDclic Scholar­ ship - (Business) Natasha Warren. (Educa­ tion) Liz Kensington; Boys Slate. American Legion - David Byrne. Dan Ferris; Girls State. American Legion - Natasha Warren; WMU Medallion Winner - Majda Suess. American Legion State Trooper - Angie Yesh; Kiwanis State Trooper - Mike Stout. Mike Sherry; Math Awards - Steve Laubaugh. Brad Emswiler. P.J. DeVault. Janelie Hoekstra, Derek Ferris. Doug Maurer, Jason Kelley. David VanAmeydcr; Social Studies Awards - D’Ann Ball. Suzie Carlson; Citizen Bee - Jolyn Zimmerman. Martha Dimmers, Scott Furrow; Youth in Government - Angela Lumbert, Dave Byrne; Econo State - Steve Hayes, Caryn Black. Academic Letters 10th Grade: (3 semesters - 3.8 GPA) Michael Merrill. Kim McCall, Eric Maichele, Janelie Hoekstra, Andy Furrow. Mark Micklatcher, Jeannette Skidmore. Dan Pickard, Ben Hawkins, Kathy Barcroft. Todd Clarkin, Lisa Eltzroth. Chad Tolles, Aaron Moskalik. 11th Grade: (5 semesters - 3.65 GPA) Ann Scofield, Kathy Richar, Steve Laubaugh, Anna Loftus, Mark Wilson, Kevin Purgiel. Wayne Oom, Amy Haywood, Brad Emswiler, Martha Kessenich, Keely Shay. 12th Grade: (7 semesters - 3.5 GPA) (2nd year a pin - 3rd year a plaque) - Jason Kelley, Jolyn Zimerman, Steve Swcetland, Amy Atkinson, Natasha Warren, Julie Pugh, Caryn Black, Jeff Smith, Majda Seuss, Liz Kens­ ington, Lisa Sharp, Melia Miller, Dave Byrne, Steve Hayes, Deborah Mead, Nikki Dunham, Dan Whinnen, Angie Yesh, Martha Davis, Suzie Carlson, Becky Wood. Mike Grebenok, Rick Frey, Martha Dimmers. Petra Schwarz. Student Council Awards - Student Council officers - Barb Case, president; Suzie Carlson, vice president; Amy Atkinson, secretary/treasurer. 12th Grade: Tim Hubert, president; Steve Swcetland; vice president; Tami Jordan, sec re tary/treasurer. 11th Grade: Michelle Melendy, president; Karin Gibson, vice president; Vai Dakin, secretary/treasurer. 10th Grade: Rob Longstreet, president; Heather Prucha, vice president; Lisa Hattis, sccreiary/treasurer. 9th Grade: Anna Spindler, president; Chris Tracy, vice president; Jenny King, secretary/treasurer. TAG Conference: Liz Kensington, Deb Mead, Amy Haywood, Janelle Hoekstra. Steve Sweetland, Diana Dykstra, Ann Scofield, Suzie Carlson, Martha Dimmers, Jolyn Zimmerman, Scott Furrow, Evy Vargaz, Michael Merrill, Robin Beach. Outstanding Science Student Award - Rick Frey; Biology Research Awards - Rick Frey, Majda Seuss; Vocational Agriculture Awards Mike Pickard. Tim Slocum. Wade Endsley. Tony Cole. Jeff Neal. Will Simmons. Boyd Endsley. Dan Pickard; Physical Science Awards - Victor Connor. Jason Hart. Mark Kelley. Jamie Ogden. Scott Schoesscl. Anna Spindler. Jennifer Temby; Home Mechanics Awards - Rob Blacubum. Lyle Gross. English Awards: (All A’s) - Amy Atkinson. Caryn Black, David Byrne. Jason Kelley, Ma­ jda Seuss. Steve Swectland. Natasha Warren, Jolyn Zimmerman; (5 Credits in English) Barb Case, Martha Dimmers. Liz Kens­ ington, Dawn Michnal; Typing II Award Kathleen Richar; Outstanding Business Students - Caryn Black, Lori Stamm; Accoun­ ting Awards - Paula Thenikl. Natasha War­ ren, Bindy Guernsey, Denice Kelly. Becky Wood. Marc Zimmerman, Kecly Shay. Anna Loftus. Steve White, Mike Grebenok. Saxon Yearbook Awards - Tracy Warren, Editor; Dave Slanker, Photographer. Foreign Exchange Students (Here this year) - Rosalba Alfara (Costa Rica). Petra Schwarz (W. Germany), Fabricio Cordova (Mexico); our students going next year: Rex Brown (Ita­ ly). Martha Dimmers (Belgium), Lizanne Fchsenfeld (Denmark). Hugh O’Brian Award - Kevin Purgiel; George Youngs Awards - Suzie Carlson. Ar­ chie Leatherman; Perfect Attendance (I2th grade) (All I year) ■ Jean Chenier, Floyd Gates. Todd Havey, Liz Kensington. Andy Rousch, Bernie Stanton. Dan Whinnen. Total Dollar Amount of Scholarships Awarded estimated in excess of $105,000. 1986-87 Local Scholarships Hastings Mutual Insurance Scholarship: Jason Kelley; Hastings Rotary Club Scholar­ ship: Jolyn Zimmerman; Hastings Manufac­ turing Scholarships: Sara Thompson. Rick Frey, Angie Lumbert. David Byrne: L.H. Lamb Memorial Scholarship: Kristin Trahan. Suzie Carlson. Mott Scholarship: Martha Davis, Barb Case; Hastings Educational Secretarial Association Scholarships: Lori Stamm; Robert Casey Scholarship: Steve Swcetland; Thomas Girrbach Memorial Scholarship: Nikki Dunham; Local 138 - UAW Scholar­ ship: Larry Cameron, Mike Pickard; Derick Price; Coleman Agency Scholarship: Natasha Warren. 90th birthday open house planned for Earl Bristol An open house lo celebrate lhe 90lh binhdiy of Enri Bristol will be held on June 15. The celebration will lake place al lhe home of Ron and Jean Selleck. 54S7 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings from 5-8 p.m. JEDC to meet June 19 Notice is hereby given that the Joint Economic Development Commission will meet Thursday, June 19, I986 rather than the regularly scheduled meeting on the I Ith. The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Hastings City Coun­ cil Chambers, 102 South Broadway. Hastings. The minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, 640 West State Street. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARINGS on 1986-87 BUDGET and on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Education of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS will hold two (2) public hear­ ings as part of a special meeting scheduled for Monday, June 30, 186 at 7:00 p.m In Room 36 of the Upper Elementary School, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Ml. 1986-87 BUDGET HEARING Pursuant to Act 43, 1963 Michigan Public Acts, a public hearing will beheld on the School District’s 1986-87 propos­ ed budget. Copies of the proposed budget are available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent. PROPERTY TAX HEARING Upon completion of the budget hearing, a public hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving testimony and discussing the levy of a proposed additional millage rate of .9019 mill for the 1986-87 fiscal year pursuant to Act 5, 1982 Michigan Public Acts, as amended. The proposed additional millage rate of .9019 mill will in­ crease operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes by a total of 3.0%. The Board has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate of 31.10 mills, including the prop°sec* additional millage of .9019 mill. This Notice is given by order of ,he Board of Educa,ion- DATED: June 9, 1986 SALLY A. MILLS, Secretary Board of Education How does your banker appear to you? When you apply for a loan, you don’t want to face a lion. You crave the gentle approach and understanding that you feel your needs deserve and merit. Since we want the Lion's Share of your Loan Business, you’ll receive the Lamb Treatment from our loan officers. They will treat you with respect, and respond to your needs. You don't need a whip and a chair when you apply for a loan at NBH. K9 A TIO N A L ^3IBank of IB A STINGS WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC All deposits insured up to $100,000.00 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 12,1986 — Page 3 County truth-in-taxation hearing set for June 24 The Barry Counts Board of Commissioners *ill hold a truth-in-laxalion public hearing at 10 a.m. Tuesday. June 24 in the commis­ sioners room in the county annex building in Hastings. The state-mandated hearing will be held to let the public know that the county will be receiving more revenue than last year from the same millage rate. "It will make a difference to the county of $53,000 to $54,000. said Commissioner Ted McKelvey, chairman of the board's finance committee In other business at its Tuesday meeting, the board: —Heard that the county and its Department of Public Works will be lhe plaintiffs in a lawsuit because ot broken sewer line on Marsh Rd. last Labor Day weekend. ‘ Williams and Works (the engineering firm) agreed to some responsibility (of the problem) but the construction company has not." said McKelvey, noting that a lawsuit would be lhe only recourse to resolve the matter. “It shouldn't be a big deal though, he added. Commissioner Rae M. Hoarc said lhe broken line was "flexible piping in a mucky area...with not enough support. It just plain collapsed.” —Heard a report that some animals are run­ ning uncontrolled in the southeastern portion of the county. Commissioner P. Richard Dean said there are wild pigs running loose and that there is a “bull who decides to sleep in the middle of the road or in a county commis­ sioner's yard. —Appointed Richard Scott to fill a vacancy on the county planning and zoning commission. —Adopted a resolution opposing proposed state legislation that would standardize salaries of court stenographers and other related types of court employees throughout the state. —Approved posting postilions to fill a secretarial vacancy in the Friend of the Court office and two jobs in the district court office. Thieves loot Gilmore’s during downtown blackout Hastings City Police have arrested two men in connection with a Gilmore Jewelers break­ in Sunday during a power failure. City police report that a 28-year-old Hastings woman rammed her pick-up into a utility pole on State Street early Sunday morn­ ing, knocking out electrical power in lhe downtown area for over 2 Vi hours. Shortly afterward a window display case at Gilmore’s was broken into and some jewelry taken, police said. Investigation by the police into the burglary turned up two suspects, they said, who were subsequently arrested and arraigned in Barry County District Court Monday. Arrested were Eugene Gibson. 23. of 738 E. Stale St.. Hastings, who is being charged with breaking and entering, and Donald R. Cousins Jr.. 18. of 636 E. Grand St.. Hastings, who is being charged with receiving and concealing stolen property over $100. Both demanded a preliminary exam, which was set for June 16. The automobile accident occurred at 1:56 a.m. Sunday, police said, when an eastbound truck driven by Delia Rotman. 28. of 508 C Gaskill Rd., left the roadway and piled into a utility pole on the Barry County Fairgrounds. Rotman and a passenger in the truck, Joesph J. Murphy, 29, of the same address as Rotman. were injured in the crash and taken to Pennock Hospital where Rotman was discharged in good condition. Murphy was transferee! to Butterworth Hospital with facial fractures. Police said there was no indication of an at­ tempt to brake lhe truck prior to impact with the pole. Pony express set to run this weekend The Barry County Shcrriffs Department will join the Michigan State Shcrriffs Possec Assocation's pony express this weekend. The 200 mile long express will use proceeds to aid the Shcff s Center which helps han­ dicapped children. Those who wish to have mailed delivered by pony express can drop it and contributions at the Barry County Sherriff Department. PUBLIC OPINION: Visitors asked what they liked about Hastings and the county? Dale Lobdell Lorraine Olson Dorie McKensie (to the Editor) Dale Lobdell. Rockford - I like it. It s a friendly little town We’ve enjoyed the restaurants - many of us cat out. People have been very friendly to us and expressed a lot of interest in our lifestyle. Our founder said he thought it ought to be possible lo build a trailer where you could travel all over the world and have all lhe comforts of home. And our travel trailers - wo ve got it all. It s like we re one big happy family- COte mll.es) give us a dunce to renew our fnendsh.ps. and of course we have lots of programs, games and competition. The key word for our organizelion Ls “fellowship". Lorraine Olson. South Haven: -We tare a lot of fun things going on (at the rally). Every night we have entertainment. She said she likes Hastings because its "friendly and clean. People are friendly m the stores.” Mary Baker, Jackson — Everybody has been real friendly to us and joined in with our fun. Maybe sometimes they’re thinking we should go home, though — there’s so many of us we’re crowding (the residents) out. There’s something like 140 trailers here. There’s not many places that can house this many trailers. We like the sociability (of the rallies). We like being together. And we can have as much or as little of the traveling as we want. Joe Olson, South Haven: “Reuniting with friends.. .our traveling companions" is what he likes best about Airstream rallies. He also called Hastings a friendly city. “The tow n has been tcriffic. I was surprised at the tcriffic service at a couple of restaurants. Elias and the Tick Tock." His only negative comment was "not enough sunshine!” Nita Brown. Nashville, Mi.: "Friendship, travel, and good things to eat" arc highlights of what she likes about the Airstream rallies. “We have good programs too." Asked what she likes about Hastings. Nita replied, "h’s dose to home!” And I do like shopping here.” The political “race”...IS ON! School says “THANK YOU” to the voters To the editor: The Board of Education and staff members of the Hastings Area School System, tl* millage committee "Citizen for Quality Education", and the citizens advisory com­ mittec for building and site projects thank the voters of the school district for approving the renewal and additional millage propositions at the Annual School Election on June 9. The real winners in Monday’s election are the Barry County residents are being treated to a real political show for state and national offices this year, with every elected official facing a challenger. As voters, local citizens should pay careful attention to who the candidates are and what offices they are seeking. Some new names are on the list and. in one case, an old name appears with a new label. As candidate announcements have occurred in the last few weeks, we have published stories, but for the sake of clarity, here is a list: 13th Senate District (all of county): Republican incumbent Jack Welborn of Parchment will face Paul J. Denefeld. a Democratic Kalamazoo attorney. Welborn won the seat in a special election in 1984 after the death of his brother Robert, who was serving in the post. Welborn will be tough to beat in the Republican-based district. 88th House District (all of county except Thornapple and Yankee Spr­ ings Townships): Republican incumbent Robert Bender of rural Middleville, who was unopposed two years ago, will face a challenge within his party from Richard Whitelock of Ionia. Whitclock ran for congress two years ago against Paul Henry on the Libertarian ticket. The vocal Ionia mobile home dealer has been involved in Barry County fights against zoning restrictions. On lhe Democratic side arc Michael LcVcan, a former mayor of Saranac, and Ned Stuits of Portland, a Grand Rapids business owner. (See story elsewhere in this issue.) 3r(J Congressional District (south half of county): A boisterous rematch is underway between incumbent Democrat Howard Wolpe of Lansing and Republican Jackie McGregor, a former state party vice-chair and a Reagan ap­ pointee in the Education Department. Wolpe is targeted for defeat by about every conservative group in lhe county and lhe contest should prove to be expen­ sive and vocal. 5th Congressional District (north half of county, including Hastings): In­ cumbent Republican Paul Henry faces a first-time office seeker in Teresa Decker. This race is not likely to be real exciting. Voters arc encouraged to pay particular attention to the 88th District race because candidates will face off in the primary election on August 5. Since some of these people are new to us. too. we’ll try to give you as much information as possible between now and election day. ^un8 people of the Hastings community who ™ve the opportunity to receive a quality ^cation which is so important to their future the future of the community. You voted "YES” for your schools, and *e appreciate it! Sincerely Carl A. Schocssel Superintendent Parents’ status doesn’t change infant’s rights To the editor: An Infant's Right to Life, exists regardless of the circumstances of birth. The fact that in­ fant’s mother is a 17 year old unmarried girl should have no bearing on medical care. The fact that this infant was denied being put on the waiting list tor a suitable heart transplant because the parents were unmarried and unable to finance post-opertive care is a disgrace to our country. Shame! Shame! and we call The United States of America a Christian Nation. We spend millions to put rockets into space, thousands to feed starving children of other nations and crumbs to save human lives in this country. Every man woman and child in this rich na­ tion of ours has the right to the best medical care available. Would we deny a heart transplant to a pro­ stitute or a kidney transplant to a homosexual with AIDS? When Jesus healed the sick he did not ask people if they were married, if they had children out of wedlock, if they were pro­ stitutes. He hea’sd them all. If we are the Christian nation we claim to be. can we show Christian love and compassion to care for the sick regardless of their life-style, and leave judgement to God? Perhaps through Christian Love and not Judgement to the parents of this infant they might consider a Christian Life. Christian Love in action speak louder than mere words and sermons. Diane Brooks 5505 Otis Lake Road Delton, Mich. 49046 616-623-8226 Trust in your judgement, writer says To the editor: The June 5th Editorial did not mention the risk present in misplaced trust. One ex­ ample of this is the trust of the Challenger VII Astronauts in N.A.S.A. Ad­ ministrators. They trusted the ad­ ministrators to provide a reasonably safe spacecraft for their mission, and the misplaced trust cost them their lives. Granted, a school board election and millage issue may not seem to be in the same category as administering a space flight. But if one considers the fact that the school board makes decisions concerning the maintenance of buildings and buses that contain the community’s children, the analogy is a valid one. In my opinion, trust in regard to such crucial matters should not be given without careful consideratiqn. All elected officials should be observed carefully during their tenure, and re-evaluated as to competence and honesty prior to re-election. If budget cuts are needed, voters should observe carefully where the savings are made, and not re-elect anyone who would make cuts in a manner that would compromise the safety or the basic learning needs of the students. I suggest the voters should rely on their own judgement, and avoid placing too much faith in government or administrative officials. This cautionary advice is as ap­ plicable to other public office holders as it is to school board members. Sincerely. Frederick G. Schantz - Delton party undisturbed throughout night To the editor: Perhaps we should ask ourselves these questions: Where are our tax dollars being spent? Who elects or hires our local law en­ forcement officers? Are these local officers being paid salaries to protect this communi­ ty - or are they here to enjoy lhe rowdy entertainment provided in the center of our village streets between midnight and 4 a.m. on weekends? Docs this fair and peaceful community even have an ordinance for maintaining the peace? If so, why isn’t it enforced? For those of us who live in this once quiet town, the recent outbreak of noise downtown is very disturbing. Three times during lhe early morning hours of June 7, To the editor: Dorie McKensie, Jenison — We were anx­ ious to come back here. We used to live in Woodland. I remember the hospitable people here. We like the companionship (of the rallies) — meeting old friends, meeting some new ones. We have traveled since my first child was a year old. I love to travel. I must be part gypsy. Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Police should keep phony ID cards QUESTION: The Barry County Fairgrounds sometimes Ls the site for rallies of motor home and camping clubs. Such was the case last week when about 150 Airstream owners (members of the Michigan Unit of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International) gathered there for a week long rally before heading out to an in­ ternational rally In Idaho. Before they departed. Banner reporters asked members of the group what they enjoy about attending such a rally and what they liked about Hastings. VIEWPOINT LETTERS 1 Licensees of Barry County do a relatively good job of policing their own businesses. For every take-out bar or club license in the county there are 100 minors out here trying to purchase alcoholic beverages. Many have an older siblings ID, false ID or make­ up disguise. We, as business persons, are out­ numbered. Many get in the drinking lifestyle at college, if not already at home. 21-plus agers supply minors now. Did each and every person approached for this sting operation sign an affidavit that they have never purchased, tried to purchase, or will pledge not to purchase alcoholic beverages before attaining the age of 21? We arc put on the line when we open our doors for business, pay taxes and insurance premiums. 1 wouldn’t rightly want to take a chance of losing my license or pay out my profits in fines. I think this "Sling" isn’t going to the roots of the problem. What would happen if the officers in charge of the sting operation would den an apron, work behind lhe counter on a week-end evening and con­ fiscate some of the phoney ID’s that we as business people have to sort out? Sincerely. Jim Panyrek Joe’s Grocery Gun Lake. ML the local police department was phoned to help disperse lhe annoying crowd of ir­ responsible, disrespected young adults who were partying loudly near the center of town. Not only were these party gatherers disturbing the peace, they were blocking a major street with their noisy cars and motorcycles. Had an emergency vehicle needed to pass, valuable time would have been wasted trying to clear Lhe area. Upon being refused assistance by the Delton police to dispurse the intoxicated crowd, the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment was called. Once again, a taxpayer of the community was turned away! Upon be­ ing turned down a total of four times by local law enforcement officers, the State Police were summoned. Again, no assistance was available! The party con­ tinued until daybreak, undisturbed and un­ controlled. The only people forced to pay for the crowd’s obnoxious behavior were those of us who merely wanted to get some sleep! Even more disturbing than the loud party and congested streets is the total lack of available police assistance. The taxes we pay to lhe law enforcement officers to keep this a peaceful, beautiful home are being wasted! Why is it that local officers can sit, talking, during the daylight hours on the comer of Milo Road and M-43 but virtually disappear during lhe weekend, night-time hours of increased criminal activity? Isn’t it time to evaluate the current status of the local police departments? Isn’t it time to take action-as concerned, taxpaying citizens-against the total lack of protection offered to those of us who not only seek it but pay for it? The lime to take action on this matter is now before you find yourself unprotected on a weekend night in Delton!!! Signed Mrs. M.L. Grimm The Hastings City budget hearing a bust Like the proverbial party that nobody came to, a public hearing on the Hastings City budget Monday failed to draw any interested city residents, and councilmembers had to be content with discussing the budget among themselves. The picture locked rather grim, council members said, with rising costs offsetting any increases in revenue and pending union negotiations making it difficult to determine if further cuts will be necessary. • The city is currently in labor negotiations with all three of its unions, including police, fire, and department of public works employees, and the budget proposed Monday docs not reflect any possible labor contract in­ creases. councilmcmbers said. The budget docs reflect « potential halving in federal revenue sharing funding, or a loss of over $75,000, city attorney Richard Shaw said. And, Shaw said, the city could be subject to liability from state tax tribunal rollbacks. “For city and state government,” Mayor William Cook said, "we're seeing the time when we re all biting die bullet." Too many speeches To the editor: This year. I was a proud grandmother who attended the graduation exercise at the Hastings High School. 1 was greatly impress­ ed with the students scholastic records and various achievements. I looked back with memories of my own graduation with only 135 students. This year class of 235 was really a big class. I enjoyed the musical program honoring them and the relatives and friends sitting in the audience. But I would like to suggest a change in the format for the graduation pro­ gram. Please eliminate the long boring speeches. The students want their diplomas, they have waited long enough for them. The audience becomes restless and one will agree that sitting on hard benches is long enough for one hour. So, a prayer, three musical selec­ tions. an introduction, giving of the diplomas is long enough. Most of the students have events planned after the program, and are anxious to get through. Certainly none of us are in tnc mood to sit thru a long speech. We all know why we are there, and what it look to get the students there. I remember one graduation that I attended, lhe speaker opened the speech with the words, "I'm going to make this short," and he did. It was one of the most enjoyable exercises I ever attended, and 1 am sure the graduates felt so too. There are times when we can respond to a lengthy speaker, but not al graduation time with 235 students waiting. I hope that in the future, our high school format will be chang­ ed. 1 surely think it should be taken into con­ sideration. I'll bet the reaction will be a happy one. Respectfully, Bonnie Strickland Banner Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Residents graduate at MSU Michigan Stale University lists 4.518 can­ didates for degrees at spring term commence­ ment including Laura Allerding. Melinda Ap­ ple man. Susan Kuzava and Edward Maurer, all from Hastings. Commencement ceremonies for individual colleges were held May 31. June 6 and 7. in­ cluding separate exercises for all advanced degree candidates Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 24 - Thursday, June 12.1986 Subscnption Pates: $11.00 per year in Barry County; $13.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $14.50 per year elsewhere Still, Cook said, “we're a lot better off than a lot of other cities.’’ The council has proposed a $1.9 million general fund budget that assumes a total millage levy by the city of the maximum allowable. 16.2 mills. Last year, because of legislation mandating certain taxation rollbacks, the city was only able to levy 15.3098 mills. The rollbacks should not occur this year, according to city assessor Mike Payne, and the city should be able to increase tax revenue by $57,730 by keeping its 16.2 mills. The city is required to notify residents when it intends to increase its levy. Payne said, so while the city has attempted to levy 16.2 mills for a number of years, last year's mandated levy decrease made it necessary to inform residents this year that they will be facing an increase. A public hearing on the levy increase was held in conjunction with the budget hearing Monday. Both proposals will have to "lay on the table" for seven days after the public hearing, so councilmembers did not vote on either. They are expected to at the next council meeting June 23. The budget reflects a $34,881 increase from last year’s expenditures, but it also reflects a large decrease from what various departments in the city had asked for originally. Mayor William Cook said. In an effort to reduce some of the city's fix­ ed costs, the council Monday voted to change its life insurance carrier from a subsidiary of Blue Cross/Blue Shield to a Southfield com­ pany, Yager & Co., which already carries the city’s workmans' compensation insurance. The move could save the city at least $2,000 a year, since the new premium the city will be paying is around 34 percent cheaper. The change does not reflect any decrease in benefits provided by the life insurance policy, since those benefits are negotiated by the various city unions. Mary Lou Gray, chair­ man of the parks, recreation and insurance committee, said. Two councilmcmbers voted against the pro­ posal, including Richard Hemerling and Ken­ neth Miller. In other action Monday, the council adopted an ordinance raising the allowable heighth of accessory buildings from 12 feet to 14 feet. It set a June 23 public hearing date on a pro­ posed tax abatement for Viking Corp, of Hastings. And Mayor Pro Tern Dave Jasperse reported that the planning commission has ap­ proved site plans for Felpausch's expansion and for the building of a used car dcaleiship on State Street east of Hastings Great Lakes Car Wash. The planning commission has also elected 1986-87 officers, Jasperse said. He will re­ main chairman, Harry Adrounie will remain vice-chairman, and Mike Huver will take over as secretary. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 12,1986 — Page 3 County truth-in-taxation hearing set for June 24 The Barr) County Board of Commissioners will hold a truth-in-taxation public hearing at 10 a.m. Tuesday. June 24 in the commis­ sioners room in the county annex building in Hastings. The state-mandated hearing will be held to let the public know that the county will be receiving more revenue than last year from the same millage rate. "It will make a difference to the county of $53,000 to S54.000, said Commissioner Ted McKelvey, chairman of the board’s finance committee. In other business at its Tuesday meeting, the board: —Heard that the county and its Department of Public Works will be the plaintiffs in a lawsuit because of broken sewer line on Marsh Rd. last Labor Day weekend. "Williams and Works (the engineering firm) agreed to some responsibility (of the problem) but the construction company has not.” said McKelvey, noting that a lawsuit would be the only recourse to resolve the matter. “It shouldn’t be a big deal though, he added. Commissioner Rae M. Hoarc said the broken line was “flexible piping in a mucky area...with not enough support. It just plain collapsed." —Heard a report that some animals are run­ ning uncontrolled in the southeastern portion of the county. Commissioner P. Richard Dean said there are wild pigs running loose and that there is a “bull who decides to sleep in lhe middle of the road or in a county commis­ sioner’s yard. —Appointed Richard Scott to fill a vacancy on the county planning and zoning commission. —Adopted a resolution opposing proposed slate legislation that would standardize salaries of court stenographers and other related types of court employees throughout the stale. —Approved posting postilions to fill a secretarial vacancy in the Friend of the Court office and two jobs in the district court office. Thieves loot Gilmore’s during downtown blackout Hastings City Police have arrested two men in connection with a Gilmore Jewelers break­ in Sunday during a power failure. City police report that a 28-year-old Hastings woman rammed her pick-up into a utility pole on State Street early Sunday morn­ ing, knocking out electrical power in the downtown area for over 2Vi hours. Shortly afterward a window display case at Gilmore’s was broken into and some jewelry taken, police said. Investigation by lhe police into the burglary turned up two suspects, they said, who were subsequently arrested and arraigned in Barry County District Court Monday. Arrested were Eugene Gibson. 23, of 738 E. State St.. Hastings, who is being charged with breaking and entering, and Donald R. Cousins Jr.. 18, of 636 E. Grand St.. Hastings, who is being charged with receiving and concealing stolen property over SI00. Both demanded a preliminary exam, which was set for June 16. The automobile accident occurred at 1:56 a.m. Sunday, police said, when an eastbound truck driven by Delia Rotman. 28, of 508 C Gaskill Rd., left the roadway and piled into a utility pole on the Barry County Fairgrounds. Rotman and a passenger in the truck. Joesph J. Murphy. 29. of the same address as Rotman, were injured in the crash and taken to Pennock Hospital where Rotman was discharged in good condition. Murphy was transfered to Butterworth Hospital with facial fractures. Police said there was no indication of an at­ tempt to brake the truck prior to impact with the pole. Pony express set to run this weekend The Barry County Sherriffs Department will join the Michigan State Shcrriffs Possee Assocation’s pony express this weekend. The 200 mile long express will use proceeds to aid the Shelf's Center which helps han­ dicapped children. Those who wish to have mailed delivered by pony express can drop it and contributions at the Barry County Sherriff Department. PUBLIC OPINION: Visitors asked what they liked about Hastings and the county? Dale Lobdell Lorraine Olson Dorie McKensie (to the Editor) QUESTION: The Barry County Fairgrounds sometimes Ls the site lor rallies ol motor home and camping clubs. Such was lhe case last week when about ISO Airstream owners (members of lhe Michigan Unit of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International) gathered there for a week long rally before heading out to an in­ ternational rally In Idaho. Before they departed. Banner reporters asked members of the group what they enjoy about attending such a rally and what they liked about Hastings. Dale Lobdell. Rockford — I like it. It's-a friendly little town. We've enjoyed the restaurants - many of us eat out. People have been very friendly to us and expressed a l« of interest in our lifestyle. Our founder sard be thought il ought to be possible to build a miller where you could travel all over the world and have all the comforts of home. And our travel trailers - we've got it all. It's like we re one big happy family, ifhe rallies) give us a dunce to renew our fnendslups. and of course we have lots of programs, games nd competition. The key word for our organualion is “fellowship"Lorraine Olson. South Haven: have a lot of fun things going on (al the rally). Every night we have entertainment She said she likes Hastings because it s "friendly and clean. People are friendly in the stores.” Nita Brown Dorie McKensie, Jenison — We were anx­ ious to come back here. We used to live in Woodland. I remember the hospitable people here. We like the companionship (of the rallies) — meeting old friends, meeting some new ones. We have traveled since my first child was a year old. I love to travel. I must be pan gypsy. Mary Baker, Jackson — Everybody has been real friendly to us and joined in with our fun. Maybe sometimes they’re thinking we should go home, though — there’s so many of us we're crowding (the residents) out. There’s something like 140 trailers here. There’s not many places that can house this many trailers. We like the sociability (of the rallies). We like being together. And we can have as much or as little of the traveling as we want. Joe Olson, South Haven: “Reuniting with friends...our traveling companions’ is what he likes best about Airstream rallies. He also called Hastings a friendly city. “The town has been tcriffic I was surprised at the teriffic service at a couple of restaurants. Elias and the Tick Tock." His only negative comment was "not enough .unshine!’’ Nita Brown, Nashville, Mi.: "Friendship, travel, and good things to cat" arc highlights of what she likes about the Airstream rallies. "We have good programs too." Asked what she likes about Hastings. Nita replied. "It's close to home!" And I do like shopping here." The political “race”...IS ON! School says “THANK YOU” to the voters To the editor: The Board of Education and staff member of the Hastings Area School System, d* millage committee "Citizen for QuaW Education", and the citizens advisory com­ mittee for building and site projects thank t!< voters of the school district for approving tl# renewal and additional millage propositions d the Annual School Election on June 9. The real winners in Monday's election are tl* Barry County residents are being treated to a real political show for state and national offices this year, with every elected official facing a challenger. As voters, local citizens should pay careful attention to who the candidates are and what offices they arc seeking. Some new names are on the list and. in one case, an old name appears with a new label. As candidate announcements have occurred in the last few weeks, wc have published stories, but for the sake of clarity, here is a list: 13th Senate District (all of county): Republican incumbent Jack Welborn of Parchment will face Paul J. Dcnefeld, a Democratic Kalamazoo attorney. Welborn won the scat in a special election in 1984 after the death of his brother Robert, who was serving in the post. Welborn will be lough to beat in the Republican-based district. 88th House District (all of county except Thornapple and Yankee Spr­ ings Townships): Republican incumbent Robert Bender of rural Middleville, who was unopposed two years ago, will face a challenge within his party from Richard Whitelock of Ionia. Whitclock ran for congress two years ago against Paul Henry on the Libertarian ticket. The vocal Ionia mobile home dealer has been involved in Barry County fights against zoning restrictions. On the Democratic side arc Michael LcVcan, a former mayor of Saranac, and Ned Stuils of Portland, a Grand Rapids business owner. (See story elsewhere in this issue .) 3rd Congressional District (south half of county): A boisterous rematch is underway between incumbent Democrat Howard Wolpe of Lansing and Republican Jackie McGregor, a former state party vice-chair and a Reagan ap­ pointee in the Education Department. Wolpe is targeted for defeat by about every conservative group in the county and the contest should prove to be expen­ sive and vocal. Sth Congressional District (north half of county, including Hastings): In­ cumbent Republican Paul Henry faces a first-time office seeker in Teresa Decker. This race is not likely to be real exciting. Voters are encouraged to pay particular attention to the 88th District race because candidates will face off in the primary election on August 5. Since some of these people are new to us, too. we’ll try to give you as much information as possible between now and election day. ^People of the Hastings community who educaf Op?°nun'ly to receive a quality ana .u , w**',c*1 *s 50 important to their future the future of the community. ou voted "YES" for your schools, and c appreciate it! Sincerely Carl A. Schocssel Superintendent Parents’ status doesn’t change infant’s rights To the editor: An Infant’s Right to Life, exists regardless of the circumstances of birth. The fact that in­ fant’s mother is a 17 year old unmarried giri should have no bearing on medical care. The fact that this infant was denied being put on the wailing list for a suitable heart transplant because the parents were unmarried and unable to finance post-openive care is a disgrace to our country. Shame! Shame! and we call The United States of America a Christian Nation. We spend millions to put rockets into space, thousands to feed starving children of other nations and crumbs to save human lives in this country. Every man woman and child in this rich na­ tion of ours has lhe right to the best medical care available. Would we deny a heart transplant to a pro­ stitute or a kidney transplant to a homosexual *rth AIDS? When Jesus healed the sick he did not ask Pj-ople if they were married, if they had children out of wedlock, if they were pro­ stitutes. He healed them all. If we are the Christian nation we claim to be, can we show Christian love and compassion to care for the sick regardless of their life-style, and leave judgement to God? Perhaps through Christian Love and not Jtxigemeni to the parents of this infant they might consider a Christian Life. Christian Love in action speak louder than mere words and sermons. Diane Brooks 5505 Otis Lake Road Delton, Mich. 49046 616-623-8226 Trust in your judgement, writer says To the editor: The June 5lh Editorial did not mention the risk present in misplaced trust. One ex­ ample of this is the trust of the Challenger VII Astronauts in N.A.S.A. Ad­ ministrators. They trusted the ad­ ministrators to provide a reasonably safe spacecraft for their mission, and the misplaced trust cost them their lives. Granted, a school board election and millage issue may not seem to be in the same category as administering a space flight. But if one considers the fact that the school board makes decisions concerning the maintenance of buildings and buses that contain the community's children, the analogy is a valid one. In my opinion, trust in regard to such crucial matters should not be given without careful consideration. All elected officials should be observed carefully during their tenure, and re-evaluated as to competence and honesty prior tc re-election. If budget cuts are needed, voters should observe carefully where the savings are made, and not re-elect anyone who would make cuts in a manner that would compromise the safety or the basic learning needs of the students. I suggest the voters should rely on their own judgement, and avoid placing loo much faith in government or administrative officials. This cautionary advice is as ap­ plicable to other public office holders as it is to school board members. Sincerely, Frederick G. Schantz £ Delton party undisturbed throughout night To the editor: Perhaps we should ask ourselves these questions: Where are our tax dollars being spent? Who elects or hires our local law en­ forcement officers? Are these local officers being paid salaries to protect this communi­ ty - or are they here to enjoy the rowdy entertainment provided in the center of our village streets between midnight and 4 a.m. on weekends? Does this fair and peaceful community even have an ordinance for maintaining the peace? If so, why isn’t it enforced? For those of us who live in this once quiet town, the recent outbreak of noise downtown is very disturbing. Three times during lhe early morning hours of June 7, To the editor: Jce Olson Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Police should keep phony ID cards Mary Baker VIEWPOINT LETTERS Licensees of Barry County do a relatively good job of policing their own businesses. For every take-out bar or club license in lhe county there are 100 minors out here trying to purchase alcoholic beverages. Many have an older siblings ID, false ID or make­ up disguise. We, as business persons, are out­ numbered. Many get in the drinking lifestyle at college, if not already at home. 21-plus agers supply minors now. Did each and every person approached for this sling operation sign an affidavit that they have never purchased, tried to purchase, or will pledge not to purchase alcoholic beverages before attaining the age of 21? Wc are put on the line when we open our doors for business, pay taxes and insurance premiums. 1 wouldn’t rightly want to take a chance of losing my license or pay out my profits in fines. I think this "Sting" isn't going to lhe roots of the problem. What would happen if lhe officers in charge of the sting operation would don an apron, work behind the counter on a week-end evening and con­ fiscate some of lhe phoney ID’s that we as business people have to sort out? Sincerely. Jim Panyrek Joe’s Grocery Gun Lake, MI- the local police department was phoned to help disperse the annoying crowd of ir­ responsible, disrespectful young adults who were partying loudly near the center of town. Not only were these party gatherers disturbing the peace, they were blocking a rexajor street with their noisy cars and motorcycles. Had an emergency vehicle needed to pass, valuable time would have been wasted trying to clear the area. Upon being refused assistance by the Delton police to dispurse the intoxicated crowd, the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment was called. Once again, a taxpayer of the community was turned away! Upon be­ ing turned down a total of four times by local law enforcement officers, the Slate Police were summoned. Again, no assistance was available! The party con­ tinued until daybreak, undisturbed and un­ controlled. The only people forced to pay for the crowd’s obnoxious behavior were those of us who merely wanted to get some sleep! Even more disturbing than the loud party and congested streets is the total lack of available police assistance. The taxes we pay to the law enforcement officers to keep this a peaceful, beautiful home are being wasted! Why is it that local officers can sit, talking, during the daylight hours on the corner of Milo Road and M-43 but virtually disappear during the weekend, night-time hours of increased criminal activity? Isn’t it time to evaluate the current status of the local police departments? Isn’t it time to take action-as concerned, taxpaying citizens-against the total lack of protection offered to those of us who not only seek it but pay for it? The time to take action on this matter is now before you find yourself unprotected on a weekend night in Delton!!! Signed Hastings City budget hearing a bust Like the proverbial party that nobody came to, a public hearing on the Hastings City budget Monday failed to draw any interested city residents, and councilmembers had to be content with discussing the budget among themselves. The picture looked rather grim, council members said, with rising costs offsetting any increases in revenue and pending union negotiations making it difficult to determine if further cuts will be necessary. • The city is currently in labor negotiations with all three of its unions, including police, fire, and department of public works employees, and the budget proposed Monday docs not reflect any possible labor contract in­ creases, councilmcmbers said. The budget docs reflect a potential halving in federal revenue sharing funding, or a loss of over $75,000, city attorney Richard Shaw said. And, Shaw said, the city could be subject to liability from state tax tribunal rollbacks. "For city and state government," Mayor William Cook said, "we're seeing the time when we're all biting the bullet." Too many speeches To lhe editor: This year, I was a proud grandmother who attended the graduation exercise at the Hastings High School. I was greatly impress­ ed with the students scholastic records and various achievements. I looked back with memories of my own graduation with only 135 students. This year class of 235 was really a big class. I enjoyed the musical program honoring them and the relatives and friends sitting in the audience. But I would like to suggest a change in the format for the graduation pro­ gram. Please eliminate the long boring speeches. The students want their diplomas, they have waited long enough for them. The audience becomes restless and one will agree that sitting on hard benches is long enough for one hour. So. a prayer, three musical selec­ tions. an introduction, giving of the diplomas is long enough. Most of the students have events planned after the program, and are anxious to get through. Certainly none of us are in the mood to sit thru a long speech. We all know why wc are there, and what it took to get the students there. I remember one graduation that I attended, the speaker opened the speech with the words, "I’m going to make this short.” and he did. Il was one of the most enjoyable exercises I ever attended, and I am sure the graduates felt so too. There arc times When wc can respond to a lengthy speaker, but not al graduation time with 235 students waiting. 1 hope that in the future, our high school format will be chang­ ed. I surely think it should be taken into con­ sideration. I'll bet the reaction will be a happy one. Respectfully, Bonnie Strickland Banner] Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Residents graduate at MSU Michigan Stole University lists 4.518 can­ didates for degrees at spring term commence­ ment including Laura Allerding, Melinda Ap­ pleman. Susan Kuzava and Edward Maurer, all from Hastings. Commencement ceremonies for individual colleges were held May 31. June 6 and 7. in­ cluding separate exercises for all advanced degree candidates. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 24 - Thursday, June 12,1986 Subscnption Rates: $11 00 per year in Barry County: $13.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $14.50 per year elsewhere Still, Cook said, "we’re a lot better off than a lot of other cities." The council has proposed a $1.9 million general fund budget that assumes a total millage levy by the city of the maximum allowable, 16.2 mills. Last year, because of legislation mandating certain taxation rollbacks, the city was only able to levy 15.3098 mills. The rollbacks should not occur this year, according to city assessor Mike Payne, anJ the city should be able to increase tax revenue by $57,730 by keeping its 16.2 mills. The city is required to notify residents when it intends to increase its levy. Payne said, so while the city has attempted to levy 16.2 mills for a number of years, last year's mandated levy decrease made i| necessary to inform residents this year that they will be facing an increase. A public hearing on the levy increase was held in conjunction with the budget hearing Monday. Both proposals will have to "lay on the table" for seven days after lhe public hearing, so councilmembers did not vote on either. They are '■xpccted to at the next council meeting June 23. The budget reflects a $34,881 increase from last year’s expenditures, but it also reflects a large decrease from what various departments in the city had asked for originally. Mayor William Cook said. In an effort to reduce some of lhe city's fix­ ed costs, the council Monday voted to change its life insurance carrier from a subsidiary of Blue Cross/Blue Shield to a Southfield com­ pany, Yager & Co., which already carries the city's workmans' compensation insurance. The move could save the city at least $2,000 a year, since the new premium the city will be paying is around 34 percent cheaper. The change docs not reflect any decrease in benefits provided by lhe life insurance policy, since those benefits are negotiated by the various city unions, Mary Lou Gray, chair­ man of the parks, recreation and insurance committee, said. Two councilmcmbers voted against the pro­ posal, including Richard Hemcrling and Ken­ neth Miller. In other action Monday, the council adopted an ordinance raising the allowable heighth of accessory buildings from 12 feet to 14 feet. It set a June 23 public hearing date on a pro­ posed tax abatement for Viking Corp, of Hastings. And Mayor Pro Tern Dave Jasperse reported that the planning commission has ap­ proved site plans for Fclpausch’s expansion and for the building of a used car dealership on State Street east of Hastings Great Lakes Car Wash. The planning commission has also elected 1986-87 officers. Jasperse said. He will re­ main chairman, Harry Adrounie will remain vice-chairman, and Mike Huver will take over as secretary. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good tasta Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �4~ Hastin0S Banner - Thursday, June 12,1986 Catherine Ann Schmidt Frederick Wilhelm Schmidt Charles H. Telgenhof HASTINGS- Charles H. Telgenhof, 70. of 1758 McGlynn Rd., Hastings died Saturday. June 7. 1986 at the Barry County Medical Care Facilty. • He was bom on June 5. 1916 at Grand • Rapids, the son of diaries and Ethel (Harris) " Telgenhof. He attended Grand Rapids schools. He married Maxine Lemstra on Aug. 6. 1939 a>xi was employed with General Motors, Fisher Body Plant No. 1 for 37 years, retiring in 1973. He moved to the Hastings area from Grand Rapids in 1980. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church. Surviving are his wife. Maxine of Hastings; one daughter, Judith Telgenhof of Grand Rapids; two sons. Charles III of Hudsonville and Jack of Cedar Springs; seven grand­ children; two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Funeral services were held Tuesday. June 10. 11 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church with Fr. Leon Pohl officiating. Burial was in Dowling Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Ruby Henderson PLAINWELL - Mrs. Ruby Henderson. 66. formerly of Pine Lake died Sunday. June 8. . 1986 at Pipp Community Hospital. Plainwell. Funeral services were held 2:30 p.m.. : Wednesday. June 11 at Marshall-Gren : Funeral Home. Plainwell. DELTON - Mrs. Catherine Ann Schmidt. 25. and infant son Frederick Wilhelm Schmidt passed away suddenly Thursday evening. June 5. 1986. Catherine was bom March 16. 1961 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Sam and Barbara (Downs) McCormick. Cathy graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1979. She was president and majority stockholder of McCormick Enterprises Inc. of Delton. She was married to William Schmidt April 9. 1983. Surving besides her husband, arc one daughter. Jaclyn Jean at home; her father and mother. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mc­ Cormick of Long Lake. Cloverdale; four sisters. Mrs. Sam (Diane) Sample of St. Johns, ML Mrs. Robert (Karen) Gifford of Portage. Mrs. Ron (Colleen) Mol of Plainwell. Miss Sue McCormick of Sturgis; three brothers. Thomas I. McCormick of Plainwell. Jack E. McCormick and Robert W. McCormick, both of Delton; many nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; several aunts and uncles. Frederick is survived also by his paternal grandmother Kay Schmidt of Hickory Cor­ ners; and great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Goss of Galesburg. Private graveside services were held Mon­ day at 11 a.m. at Cedar Creek Cemetery. The family desires that memorial contributions be made to Binder Park Zoo. Adopt An Animal Program. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Arrangements were by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. ATTEND SERVICES CHURCH or JXSUS CHRIST LATTER FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 109 1 Hastings Area Lucille F. Vermilya VERMONTVILLE - Lucille F. Vermilya. 49, of472 Frey Rd.. Vermontville, formerly of Mulliken, died June 2 1986 in Toledo. She was injured in an accident one month before. She is survived by her daughter. Nadine Gee of Milliken; one son, Steven of Lake Odessa; one grandson; three sisters Elaine Woolston and Ann Olmstead, both of Vermontville. Beverly Bloomer of Adrian; one brother. Robert Bloomer of Springport. She was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Hillis and her mother, Irene Blommcr. Funeral ser­ vices were held Friday, June 6. 1 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with burial in the Meadowbrook Cemetery, Mulliken. Jesse Shoemaker ORANGEVILLE - Jesse Shoemaker, 90. of 6750 S. Boulter Rd.. Orangeville died Sun­ day, June 8, 1986 at his residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday. June 11, at St. Francis Episcopal Church. Orangeville. Funeral arrangements were made by Marshall-Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell. HOPl UNTTTO MKTHOD1ST CHURCH Woodland News Polly M. (Jones) Zemke Clair Kauffman ALTO - Mr. Clair Kauffman. 77, of A||o died Thursday. June 5. 1986 al St. Man's Hospital. Grand Rapids. Mr. Kauffman was born on August 9. 190g at Campbell Twp.. Ionia County, the son of William and Ida (Weaver) Kauffman. He graduated from Freeport High Schixil in 1926. He married the former Clarabcllc Hooper on May 22. 1943. They lived and farmed in the Alto area all their life. For the past 30 years they had spent their winters in Florida. He was a member of the Browne Center United Methodist Church, Freeport Masonic Lodge, Kent County Farm Bureau. Surviving arc his wife, Clarabcllc; two daughters. Mrs. Wayne (Lois) Blocher of Esher, Ontario. Canada; Mrs. Thomas (Janice) Hollingsworth of Pleasant Ridge ML, one granddaughter. Koli Hollingswonh; two brothers. Henry and his wife. Hilda Kauf­ fman of Clarksville; Frank and his wife Marguerite Kauffman of Alto: two sisters. Leona Stahl of Clarksville. Mabel Johnson of Rockford: one aunt. Amy Kauffman of Clarksville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday June 9, 1:30 p.m. at Koops Funeral Chapel. Clarksville with Rev. Marguerite Cobb of­ ficiating. burial was in Bownc Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bowne Center U.M. Church Building Fund. VERMONTVILLE . M ,Jl)ncs) Zemke. 79 of 7545 Broun Rd.. Vermonlvillc. d,ed Friday nighl. May 23. ids,, in Ihc B County Medical Care Facdily after a lengthv illness. ’ 1 Polly was born Ckiober 24. 1906 in Penn?ld. Cr"L lhc Jaufhl" °r David and Mabel (Hyde) Jones. Polly allend­ ed Poorman school and graduated from Bailie Creek Central High School and was in lhe ftrsl graduating class from the Leila Hospital School of Nursing. Following graduation she dtd private duty nursing in the Chicago and local area. On July 10. 1937. Polly married Reinhan R. Zemke of Vermonlvillc. They were lifetime farmers in the Vermontville area Polly was also active as a volunlccr in the Vermontville area. Polly was also active as a volunteer tn lhe Red Cross, a 4-H Leader and other activities involving her family. She was a member of lhe First Congregational Church of Vermontville and Vermontville Historical Society. Her husband Reinhan Zemke preceded her m death on March 15. 1986. Surviving arc four daughters. Edith M. (Carb Grashuis of Hastings. Margaret Cook of Vermontville. Mary L. Zemke of Balde Creek and Jeanne E. (Durwood) Booher of Battle Creek, five grandchildren. Polly Rob and Steve Cook. Doug and DeeDee Booher, five sisters. Alice Putman of Bedford Ora Jones of Battle Creek. Dorothy Green of Athens. Florence Treat of Bellevue Gladys Elliott of Fairfield Glade. Tenn.. one brother David Jones of Battle Creek. She was preced­ ed in death by one brother. Floyd Jones. Also surviving ststcr-in-laws. Kathryn Jones of Battle Creek. Margarcta and Martha Zemke of Vermontville. Funeral services were held Wednesday. May 28. 1986 at lhe First Congregational Church of Vermontville with Rev. William Trump officiating. Interment in lhe Woodlawn Cemetery. Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Zemke Scholarship Memorial Fund. Arrangements by the Pray Funeral Home. Robert E. Burgtorf FLINT- Robert E. Burgtorf of Flint, formerly of Hastings, passed away on May 31, 1986 at his residence at Burton. MI. Robert was in the Personal Department at the former Royal Coach Trailer Co. of Hastings in the early fifties. He worked there fr. two years and then at the G.M. Fisher Body Plant of G.-^nd Rapids and then at the Flint Plant, Fisher No. I. He was an accoun­ tant for Fisher Body for a total of 30 years. He is survived by his wife. Marge, of Flint; four daughters, Kathleen. Sandra. Barb, all of Flint and Karen of Detroit; one sister and four brothers. Robert was bom in Cheboygan County on March 22. 1927. Zion Lutheran Church plans to hold Vacation Bible School the week of June 23 through June 27 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. daily. Pre-registration is a requirement. Parents can pre-register their children by calling Rev Cliff Randall or Mildred (Mrs Richard) Brodbeck. Abby Christine Chase, infant daughter of Kun and Dena Chase, was dedicated al Woodgrove Christian Brethren Parish Church at the Sunday morning service this week. After (he service. Abby’s paren.s held a pic­ nic dinner at their home on Barnum Road for her grandparents and great-grandparents. Lawrence and Hildred Chase attended the dedication and the picnic dinner for their great-granddaughter. Leo Spitzley has had the from of the Woodland Townchouse remodeled and a large statue of a chicken mounted on a new balcony over lhe cnirancc. The chicken is now swaddl­ ed in plastic so that it cannot be seen very well. He has also had two ol the three large animals on the roof taken down for refur­ bishing. The hippopotomous and the rhinoccrous have been sent to be repaired and repainted. Until they return, the elephant is standing on the roof trumpeting alone. The missing animals will be replaced by Saturday when a big unveiling of the chicken and a chicken barbeque is planned. Tickets are be­ ing sold for a raffle that will also be held that afternoon. Everyone is wondering if this fiberglass menagerie will attract enough peo­ ple to the area lo enliven the village. Who knows, perhaps by next year's scsquicentcnnial. we will have lo open some other stores to handle the crowd. Carol Stadel had surgery at Si. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids last week. The surgery was successful and she is recovering rapidly. Felicia Landon, granddaughter of Perry Stowell, graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School on Sunday afternoon. Felicia’s mother. Mrs. Lorin Oversmith. Jr., (formerly Julie Stowell) and her husband held an open house at their home at Mill Lake near Battle Creek immediately following the graduation ceremony. Perry and Norma Stowell. Russell and Margaret Stowell. Rodger and Nancy Stowell and their boys, all from Woodland, attended the graduation and the open house. by Catherine Lucas Felicia's grandmother. Lucille Gardner Kruger, and her husband. "Casey" Kruger, attended also They live in Hastings. Felicia plans to attend Kellogg Community College this fall. The Capitalaires Quartet presented a con­ cert of mostly original gospel songs to a medium sized crowd at Kilpatrick Church on Sunday evening. People came from several other area churches to hear the well-known group. This group has some members from Barry County, but their headquarters are in Lansing. After the concert, records and tapes were sold. Jim Lucas entered Furguson Hospiial in Grand Rapids on Monday for surgery on Tuesday. He should be home before the weekend. Kenneth McCurdy is home from Pennock Hospital where he was treated last week for pneumonia. The Lakewood Area Ministerial Associa­ tion summer softball league starts this week. Games will be played at Woodland's Herald Classic Memorial Park. These games are a tradition in the area, and people drift down to the park two or three evenings a week all sum­ mer to cheer on the learn of their church. The league usually has playoffs the week before Labor Day. and a (hrec-day tournament over the Labor Day weekend. Duane and Ann Reuther arc remodeling their farm house on Jordan Road. Last-week the Reuthers removed a front proch that had been added to the house around two genera­ tions ago. and they will expand other rooms into that area and add a new porch across the front of the entire house. The remodeling will include a new fireplace and chimney. On Sun­ day they visited John and Sandy Fisher at their home near Sunfield for their son, David Fisher’s, graduation open house, and they were very encouraged by the recent remodel­ ing that has bceii done on that old home. Perry and Norma Stowell's new home on Jordan Road near Woodland will soon be finished. They plan to move into it sometime during June. The date printed in this paper last week for the Lion’s Club installation, ladies night, and scholarship dinner was wrong This event will be held at Deer Run on the fourth Tuesday of June, which will be lhe 24th. Students gain honors at Purdue University A total of 3.155 Purdue University students received distinguished - student rank for the spring semester of the 1985-86 school year in­ cluding Kevin Baum and Sandra Spindler of Hastings. To qualify for distinguished ranking, a stu­ dent must have a grade index of at least 5.5 (B Plus) of a Possible 6 (A) in no fewer than 14 academic credit hours. The student may have no grade below a 4 (C). Baum is the son of Larry and Earlcne Baum of 620 West Indian Hills Drive and is major­ ing in electrical engineering. Spindler is a computer technology major who lives at 1935 North Broadway. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 1330N Broad FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 209 W Green Street. Hattlnp. Mich., 49058. |6I6| 945-9574. David B Nclton Jr . Pallor Sunday. June IS • 8 30 a m Wrwthip Service Horn 108, The Heal­ ing Touch Mark 5:31-23. 9 30am Sun­ day School 1030 a.m Fellowship Time. 10 30 a m Radu. Broadcast WBCH 11 00 a m Worship Service - Sanctuary Mon day June 16 900 am. V BS ■ Io 11 JO a m The Marketplace Tuesday June 17 900 am V BS Io 11.30 am. 6J0 pm UM Men (Revervatioml Wednes day Jua* IS - 900 a tn V.BS Io II 30 a m Thursday June 19 900 am V BS loll 30 am 700 p m VBS Cetebeataon in the Marketplace J-tiowship hall) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Mich. Allan J Weenmk. In­ terim Minister, Eileen Higbee. Dir Chris tian Ed Sunday. June 15 9:30 Worship Service* Nursery Provided Broadcast of thi» service over W3CH-AM and PM Mor.day. June 16 ■ 730 Trustee* will meet ■n lhe lounge GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 B. North Si . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone MS *414 Sunday. June 15 - S OO Early Ser­ vice. 9 15 Church School |aU ages). 10.30 Wo-ship Monday thru Friday. June 1620 9i»ll 45 Vacation Bible School EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner ol Broadway and Center Streets Father Wayne Sm.th Rector uunday Eucharist at 10:00 a m (Summer schedule) Weekday Eucharists Wedncs day 7 IS a m Thursday 700 p m HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. K7 E Marshall Rev Steven Pain-. Pastor Sundry Morning Sunday Scho.l 1000 Morn ng Worship Service 11 00 Evening Service - 7.30 Prayer Meeting Wednesday. Night - 7 30. a.m. Worship Service; 6pm Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Minister Clsy Rom Phone 9464145 residence. 945-2938 church Sunday Services 10 a_m ; Bible Study II 8.31.; Evening Services 6 p.m.; Wednesday E-vnlng Bible Study 7 p m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Wrat Stair Road Partoe JA. Campbell rkoM 9452285 Sunday SclaxJ 9:45 » m.; Worship 11 am.; Evening Service 7 pJn . Wednesday Praiae Gathering 7 pan. Immediate Opening Middleville Area ST CYRIL k METHODIUS. Gun Lake. Father Waller Spillane. Pastor Phone 962 2889 Saturday Mass 5 p m . Sunday Mass 7 30 a m and 11 30 a m ST AUGUSTINE Middleville Father Waiter Spillane. Pastor phone 962 2889 Sunday Mass 9 30 am MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M 37. just north of Mid dfeviUc. 795-9726. Sunday School 948 am.; HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Evening SerPowell Rd. RuaaeU A Sarver. Pastor Phone 9459224 Worship service 10-30 am., evening service 6 p.m.. classes for all PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 al ages 945 a m Sunday school Tuesday. Parmalee Rd , Middleville. Rev. Wayne Cottage Prayer Meeting 700 p.m Kiel. Pastor Phone 891 1565 Rev. Charles Doornbos, Auistant Pastor. Phone CHURCH OP THE NAZARENE. 1716 795-3466. Flrat Service 9 a.m.; church­ North Broadway. Rev James E. Leitrman School 10:18 am.; Se-ond Service 11:15 Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 a.m Sunday am.; Evening Celebration 6 p.m School How; 1100 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6 00 p.m Evening Service. Wednesday 7:00 pm. Services for Adults, Teens and Children COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev James E C«A of Haaover. Heatings Leonard Davis Pastor Ph 948 2256 or 945 9429 Sunday Sunday fu-satinj Country Chapel Church School School 943 am . Worship 11 am . Youth 1120 am worship 10 15 a m Benfield 5 pm.. Evening Worship 6 pm.. no church school Worship service 9 am Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 pm Nursery lor ail services Wednesday CYC 6 45 pm. prayer and Bible study 7 pm TRINITY GOSPBL CHURCH. 219 Washington, Nashville Rev J G Boomer Sunday School 943 am ; Sunday Worship 1 ISO a m.; Evening Service 6 00 pas.; Bi­ ble Prayer. Wednesday 7 00 pm. Dowling Area Nashville Area ST CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville, Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church, Hastings Saturday Masa 6 30 p m Sunday Mass 9:30 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENB. 301 Fuller St . M 79 Pastor Thomas Voyles Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 am: Morning Worship 11 am . Evening Services. Youth 6 pm . Evening Woeship 7 pm.; Wednesday trod week prayer 7 pm . Wednesday caravan program . p m The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lahn Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY at Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your Lile. Home, Business and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hostings — Noabvlllo OrangevilleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE 6921 Marsh Rd two miles south of Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman. Pastor Leo Harris Sunday School Supt Sunday School 9 45 a m Church Services II i m ft pm Wednes day ■ 7 p m Family B.ble Institute for 2 year olds through adults Nursery stalled at all services Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 6645187 for free transportation in Gun Lake area "Ministering God s Word to Today s' World FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ol Hastings Delton Area NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd 8 nu 5 Pastor Brent Branham Phone 6232285 Sunday School at 10am Wor ship II am Evening Service al 7 p m . Youth meet Sunday 6pm Wednesday Prayer Bcble 7pm Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions'. I IBS. JeHerson-945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. AAlchigon HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd- — Honings. Michigan X-- ... for an energetic, enthusiastic salesper­ son in a busy, home decorating retail store. Experience helpful but not necessary. Apply to ... Ad No. 126 c/o Reminder, P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49058 NOTICE OF RIGHT TO NOMINATE BY PETITION The Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) Is accepting nominations tor County Committee elections for Barry County. Th>s notice Is Issued to inform eligible voters of the right to nominate candidates by petition. Copies of the petition and instructions on Its completion can be ob­ tained from your local FmHA office. Persons nominated should be currently engaged in the operation of a farm, have their principal farming operation within ths County or area In which activities of the Coun­ ty or area Commitee are carried out. derive the principal part of their income from farming (that is more than 50 percent of their grass income must come from agricultural production), be a citizen of the United Slates or an alien lawfully admitted lo the United States for permanent residence, not have an FmHA Insured or guaranteed loan, and be well qualified for committee work. Nominations must be received in the Hastings County FmHA office no later than June 23. 1986 at 3:00 p.m. FmHA committee elections are open to all eligible voters without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, political affilia­ tion, marital status, sex. and/or handicap. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Ci­ ty Council will hold a public hearino on MON­ DAY, JUNE 23, 1986, at 7:45 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall on the request of The Viking Corporation for an Industrial Devel­ opment exemption certificate on property des­ cribed as: A parcel of land located within the City °f Hastings, Michigan, and that area desig­ nated as Tyden Industrial Park, described as commencing at that point where the center of Industrial Park Road intersects the Penn Central Railroad right-of-way, thence Northerly eight hundred eighty (880) feet along the centerline of Industrial Park Rd., thence Westerly at a right angle to the said centerline approximately *’ve hundred seventy-one and five tenth5 (571.5) feet to the present West property line of The Viking Corporation thence Southerly along said property line to the Penn Central Railroad right-of-way thence Easterly along said right-of-way to 'he point of beginning. This notice Is given pursuant to the otovision of Act 198 P.A. of 1974 as amended SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk We’ve got a vault full. Affordable Installment Loans Just about anything you have your heart set on can be yours right now. That’s because we’ve got what it takes to make those dreams come true. Money to loan, and at interest rates that will in­ terest you. Now you can get... a boat, furniture, tuition, a new kitchen, a new car ... whatever! Because if you’ve got a good reason to borrow. We’ve got a loan for you. So, if you’d like to buy something special, stop by either of our branches and tell us your dream. safe and sound banking lOUIl MOUSINC LENDER �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 12,1986 - Page 9 Words for the Ys 1 i 1 I Backyard Swim Lessons - In our con­ tinued effort to make our community a safer place, the Hastings YMCA and Youth Coun­ cil will again be teaching Red Cross Water Safety Courses in neighborhood backyard pools. All of our instructors are Red Cross ' certified. Each class will require a minimum of six students and no more than eight to in­ sure maximum individual attention. < f,,|low>ng »s a list of the classes being offered this year. Pre-school beginners: A basic beginners course for children 4-5 years old (30 minutes in length). Beginners 1: Basic water adjustment for children wl,o are afraid to put their head under the water and cannot float. (30 minutes). Beginners 2: For children who arc at case in lhe water and are ready to learn swimming skills (30 minutes). Beginners 3: This class is for the older child, ages 11 and up who would be classified as a beginner, but would prefer to be with children their own age. (30 minutes). Advanced Beginners: Must have passed beginners 2. Can do a front crawl and back crawl Need not have rotary breathing perfected. (30 minutes). Intermediates: Must have passed advanced beginners. Participants must be able to do the front crawl with rotary breathing and back crawl in good form. (30 minutes). Swimmers: Must have passed in­ termediates. Swimmers must be able to do the front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, and elementary backstroke. All classes run Monday thru Friday of the first week, and Monday thru Thursday the se­ cond. Session A runs from June 16 to June 26. - Session B from June 30 to July 11 (no class on • July 4). Session C from July 14-July 24. and Session D from July 28 to August 7. The cost of the program is S20. To register • and to receive a detailed brochure call the • YMCA office at 945-4574. To receive more information on class contents call Debbie Storms, pool director at 945-2892 Monday ■ and Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Each class has a definite enrollment limit so preregistration is required. YMCA Camp Algonquin -Summer Camp for Kids!!!... And at a price Mom and Dad can afford. L Program at YMCA Camp keep campers on the move and enjoying every minute of every day. Instructional programs include swimming, creative crafts, BB guns, archery, rocketry, boating, canoeing sailing and snorkeling. Kids have plenty of fun in the cabins and with other special activities. Day Camp and Resident Camp are available for kids ages 5-14. Give your kids a great ex­ perience that they’ll remember forever. For a detailed brochure call the YMCA at 945-4574. the afternoon there is a special event. All playgrounds arc for school childcn onlv (kindergarten up). Playgrounds are located in the following areas: Bob King Park. Central School, and Southeastern School. There is also a special playground for Tiny Tots: (Boys and Girls Ages 2-5). it is held at Bob King Park from 8:30-12 Noon. Monday Men’s Mon. Night Golf League -BLUE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-9...J. Rugg 45-4; D. O'Connor 48-4, P. Hodges 53-4; J. Jacobs 40-4. J. Coleman 45-4; L. Kornsicdt 60-0: H. Bottcher 58-0; L. Gillespie 59-0; J. Echtenaw 54-0; J. Panfil 52-0; J. Panfil 45- 4; W. Nitz 47-4; J. Jacobi 40-3; T. Sutherland 50-4; D. Goodyear 60-0; T. Sutherland 50-0; J. Ketchum 45-1; D. Goodyear 60-0. STANDINGS... J. Echtenaw 16; J. Jacobs 13; W. Nitz 13: 8. McGinnis 12; D. O'Connor 12: J. Coleman 11; P. Hodges 11; J. Rugg 10: E. Mathews 8; L. Gillespie 8; T.Sutherland 7; D. Goodyear 7; J. Ponfil 6: H. Bou­ cher 5; J. Ketchum 5; B. Stanley 4; L. Kornstodl 0; G. Cove 0. PAIRING FOR 6-16 FRONT NINE...D. O'Connor vs. L. Gillespie; L. Kornstadt vs. G. Cove; H. Bottcher vs. J. Jacobs, D. Goodyear vs. J. Ketchum; J. Coleman vs. B. Stanley; W. Nitz vs. E. Mathews; P. Hodges vs. J. Rugg; B. McGinnis vs. J. Panfil; T. Sutherland vs. J. Echtenaw. —GREEN DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-9... B. Youngs 44-4; J. Walker 49-4; M. Dorman 53-0; B. Willison 62-0; D. Gauss 45-4; R. Teegardon 50-4; K. Smith 51-0; D. Beduhn. STANDINGS... B. Youngs 4; R. Teegarden 4; J. Walker 4; D. Gauss 4; D. Beduhn 0. N. Gard­ ner 0; R. Dawe 0: B. Willison 0; K. Smith 0; M. Dorman 0; R. Miller 0. PAIRING FOR 6-16 FRONT NINE...R. Miller vs. M. Dorman; K.Smith vs. J. Walker; N. Gard­ ner vs. D. Beduhn; D. Gauss vs. B. Willison; R. Dowe vs. R. Teegnrdin. -GOLD DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-9... B. Rohde 46- 3; D. Jarman 49-4; J. Ken­ nedy 45-3; G. Holman 40-2: B. Miller 42-4; G. Ironside 39-3; B. Hollister 48-1; B. Rohde 46-0; D. Jarman 49-1; B. Krueger 40-2; L. a c Bus Drivers. The following Industries, labor unions, businesses, professional people, churches, and in­ dividuals contributed cash, gifts and labor for the party: Admiral Ship Store Hope United -Methodist Al and Pele's Sports Shop Church Andrus of Hastings J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Bache Construction Thomas L. Johnson CPA Barry Auto Supply Lewis Realty Barry Cleaners Lifestyles Barry County Lumber Co. Joe Mix Piano Sales Drs. Baxter, Delnay and Music Center Denhartog National Bank of Hastings Blair’s Pet and Garden Neil's Print and Copy Supplies Service E.W. Bliss Newton Well Service Books, Etc. Northern Aerial Supply Boomtown Sound Shop Northside Pizza Market Bosley Pharmacy Patten Monuments Brand's Photo J.C. Penney and Co. Brown's Custom Interiors Pennock Hospital Cary Display Co. Pizza Hut Cinder Pharmacy Larry Pol! Realty, Inc. Cinema Theatre Pro Line Coleman Agency Progressive Graphics Cone Zone Razors Edge County Seat Lounge. Inc. Kendall Reahm D-J Electric River Bend Golf Course Paul DeWitt Jr., M.D. River Bend Travel Agency Oscar DeGoa M.D. Rodee's Dimmers & McPhiliips Safety Service Electric Motor Service Siegel, Hudson, Gee, Shaw Elias Brothers & Fisher Exchange Club Sister's Fabrics Felpausch Food Center Agnes Smith Fisher Big Wheel Stack Insurance Agency Thronapple General Store I Flexfab Inc. Michael Flohr M.D. Thornapple Valley Family Girrbach Funeral Home Physicians Hair Styles by Pat Timber Trails Energies, Inc । Hastings Bowl Inc. Tom's Market Hastings Chrysler, Plymouth UAW No. 138 Dodge Variety Shoppe Hastings City Bank Victorian Gallery Hastings Orthopedic Clinic Villaqe Squire Inc. Hastings Manufacturing Vitales Pizza Company John a Walton and Hastings Press Bard Bloom Optometrist Hastings Savings and Loan Waynes Shoe Store Hastings Sweeper Shop ‘WBCH "onu Grace Wesleyan Church Hastings Wrecker Service West Michigan Associates Hodges Jewelry White's Photography Patrick Hodges Wolfe's Beauty Bar Hastings Church of the Buzz Youngs Nazarene A special thanks also goes to all the parents who worked on the party and the Oak Park YMCA In Lansing, Michigan. The shirts wee designed by Eric Pattok and Chad Lyons. i Without the dedication fo these people we would not have had a party. We wish the best to the Class of '86. PARENTS COMMITTEE Lang 47-0: J. Fisher 40-1: B. Vonderveen 43-3; J. Kennedy 45- 3. D. Lorenger 40-4; J. Hoke 47-4; G. Hamaty 43-4; B. Stack 46- 1. J. Hoke 47-1; T. Chase 43- 0; D. Foster 47-0; D. Colter 44- 0. STANDINGS... B. Miller 16: J. Kennedy 15: B. Krueger 13; D. Jarman 13; J. Hoke 12; L. Lang 12; T. Chase 12: B. Rohde 11; G. Ironside 8: G. Hamoty 8; D. Lorenger 8: 8. Stack 6; B. Vonderveen 6; J. Fisher 6; G. Holman 4: B. Hollister 3; D. Cot­ te'- 3; D. Foster 0. PAIRING FOR 6-16 BACK NINE...J. Kennedy vs. B. Rohde; D. Lorenger vs. D. Jarman; L. Lang vs. B. Krueger; B. Stack vs. J. Fisher; G. Ironside vs. D. Foster; D. Cotter vs. 8. Miller; 8. Hollister vs. T. Chase; J. Hoke vs. B. Vonderveen; G. Hamaty vs. G. Holman. tles 41-2; T. Cleveland 44-3; D. Ellis 45-3: H. Wattles 41-0; D. Brower 48-0; T. Bellgraph 51-0; P. Mogg 45-0; P. Edwards 45-2: D. Ellis 45-1; P. Edwards 45-1; B. losty 44-4; B. Kubiak 41-3: S. Williams 38-4; J. Burkholder 46-3; T. Cleveland 44-4; B. Cove 45-4; D. Ellis 44-4: 8. Cove 45-0; T. Harding 44-1; B. Kubiak 4-10; B. LaJoye 45-1; J. Austin 62-0: JAustin 62-0; J. Ausf'n 69-0. STANNDINGS...T. Bellgroph 18: S. Williams 18; L. Archer 17; 8. Weller 16; B. Wiersum 13; D. Ellis 12. J Burkholder 12; P. Ed­ ward:. 11; B. Cove 10; T. Cleveland 10: P. Mogg 9; T. Hor­ ding 8; B. losty 8; B. Kubiak 7; H. Wattles 6; B. LaJoye 5: D. Brower 4; J. Austin 0. PAIRINGS FOR 6-16 BACK NINE...J. Burkholder vs. L. Ar­ cher; B. Wiersum vs. B. LaJoye; T. Cleveland vs. B. Cove: P-RED DIVISION­ Mogg vs. B. losty; D. Brower vs. MATCH RESULTS 6-9... D. Jacobs B. Kubiak; H. Wattles vs. 0. 49-4; P. Lubieniecki 50-4; G. Ellis; T. Bellgraph vs. B. Weller; Crothors 53-4; L. Gorlinger 53-3: T. Harding vs, S. Williams; P. F. McMillan 45-4; G. Etter 57-2; Edwards vs. J. Austin. G. Etter 57-0; L. Perry 49-0; S. —WHITE DIVISION­ Baxter 63-0; H. Sfonlake 47-1; MATCH RESULTS 6-9... D. A. Havens 58-0; L. Perry 49-2; P. Hoekstra 48-4; C. Cruttenden Lubieniecki 50-4; C. Morey 51-4; 49- 3: N. Carter 44-3; F. Markle D. Hall 47-4; J. Hopkins 49-4; H. 50- 4; D. Dimmers 56-0; G. Stanlake 47-2; F. Siegel 80-0; G. Brown 60-1; D. Hoekstra 48-1: T. Lawrence 50-0; M. Cook 54-0; P. Johnson 55-0; C. Cruttenden Siege! 80-0; G. Lawrence 50-2. 49-4; D. Dimmers 56-4; J. STANDINGS... D. Holl 24; P. Lu­ Toburen 49-3; D. Dimmers 56-0; bieniecki 23; J. Hopkins 18; G. M. McPhiliips 63-0; T. William Crothers 16: L. Gorlinger 15; F. 63-1. McMillan 14; H. Stanlake 12: C. STANDINGS... F. Markle 18; N. Morey 12; D. Jacobs 10- S. Bax­ Carter 14; M. Flohr 11; C. Crutter 10; H. Burke 9; G. Etter 8: G. fenden 11; M. McPhiliips 8; D. Lawrence 8; A. Havens 5; L. Dimmers 8; D. Hoekstra 8; E. Perry 4; . Siegel 4; M. Bacon 0. Bohannon 7; J. Toburen 6; M. M. Cook 0. Dimond 5; R. Newton 5; T. Boop PAIRINGS FOR 6-16 FRONT 4; T. William 4; G. Brown 3; T. NINE...M. Bacon vs. M Cook; G. Johnson 3; H. Nolan 1. Crothers vs. H. Burke; L. Garl- PAIRING FOR 6-16 BACK inger vs. F. McMillan; L. Perry NINE...M. McPhiliips vs. D. vs. D. Jacobs; G. Etter vs. P. Hoekstra; E. Bohannon vs. D. Siegel; C. Morey vs. H. Dimmers; J. Toburen vs. C. Stanlake; D. Hall vs. S. Baxter; Cruttenden; M. Dimond vs. T. J. Hopkins vs. P. Lubieniecki; G. William; R. Newton vs. F. Lawrence vs. A. Havens. Markle; T. Johnson vs. T. Boop; -SILVER DIVISION­ M. Flohr vs. H. Nolan. MATCH RESULTS 6-9... 8. Weller 37-4; B. losty 44-4; L. Archer ■*•-4- S Williams 38-4; H. Wat­ Oi'iMOT **DTr« Service STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR SUBSTITUTED SERVICE Case No. 86-105-CH GRAND VALLEY CO-OP CREDIT UNION. Plaintiff, vs. ROY DeRIDDER. Defendant. At a session of soid Court held in the Courthouse. City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan this 27th day of Moy. 1986. PRESENT: HONORABLE HUD­ SON E. DEMING. Circuit Judge Upon Motion by the Plaintiff, and it appearing that lhe where­ abouts of lhe Defendant. Roy DeRidder is not known, and that service ol process under MCR 2.106(D) (I) (2) is reason­ ably calculated to give Roy DeRidder actual notice of the proceedings ond an opportunity to be heard, therefore. TO: ROY DeRIDDER 714 Bowens Mill Road Middleville. Ml 49333 (last known address). PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that o civil action has been filed against you. Il you do not file on answer or take other action within 28 days after the lost publication ot this Order. Judg­ ment may bo entered against you by default for the relief de­ manded in the Plaintiff's Com­ plaint. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Plaintiff shall publish this Order for three (3) consecutive weeks in the Hastings Banner, a newspaper lor the dissemina­ tion of legal news in Barry County, and shall send a copy of this Order to the Defendant to last known address by regu­ lar United Stales moil, and to his last known place of employ­ ment, Plantation Sysco. 555 Northeast - 185th Street, Miami, Florida 33179 by regular United States mail, and by Registered mail. Return Receipt Requested, before the date of last publica­ tion. Upon completion of same, the Plaintiff shall effectuate ser­ vice of process upon the Defen­ dant. Roy DeRidder pursuant to MCR 105(1). Hudson E. Deming, Circuit Judge ATTEST: A TRUE COPY Thelma Weyerman. Deputy County Clerk DOORNBOS AND HARRISON Attorneys for Plaintiff By: Douglas Doornbos (P-25171) 3501 Lake Eostbrook Blvd., S.E. Suite 218 Grand Rapids. Ml 49506 Telephone: (616) 957-4950 (6-19) ........... .. Chrysler. ft** Merchant. J-’iilc Brown Jug. Hastings Merchants. Silver Division Pennock Hospital................................... 6-2 Hastings Fiberglass Hastings Sanitary Larabce Construction An Meade Auto Hastings Wrecker Bronze Division Flexfab Hallitax Services... Little Ccasars Stevens Trucking Grand St Pro Line Thursday 6: 15 — B & D vs Hast. Chrysler 7: 15 — Art Meade vs Hast. Wrecker 8: 15 — Bourdo vs Nash. Merchants 9: 15 — Brown Jug vs Nash. Merchants Friday 6: 15 — 7: 15 — 8: 15 — 9: 15 — Larabce vs Hast. Sanitary McDonald’s vs Hast. Merchants Stevens Trucking vs Grand St. Hast. Fiberglass vs Grand St. Last week’s scores: (Friday) Nashville 12. McDonalds 6; McDonalds 4. Nashville 3; Hastings Sanitary 6. Wrecker 5: Stevens 7. ProLine 2. (Thursday) Brown Jug 9. Chrysler 5; B & D 8. Broun Jug 4: B & D 6. Hastings Mer­ chants 4; Hastings Merchants 10. Bourdo’s5. J Antenna Call today—303/591-9683 for dealer information This section sponsored by advertisers and the following businesses: The JCPonnty Co. County Seat Losnge Sovth JettersonSl.. Downloeen Me*im*a Hastings Aluminum Products, Inc. Mljs. ol Home Ina^roeemenl Products Hastings Brass DvpaHmanl Store, Downtown Horllngi 1S2W. Stole Sheer Banner and Reminder City Food * Beverage N. Broodwoy Hastings Hotel tn|cy Our Hoeptlohly Barry County Lumber Home Center Open Bom loll pm. Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your Ivie. Home. Businas, ond Car IKa Hovm ol Quali'r BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD MINUTES Meeting ol June 3.1986 colled to order at 7:30 p.m. by Super­ visor Wm. Wooer with oil board members present. Hod bid for new police cor from Smith 8 Doster $11,986.00 ond Renner Ford $11,787.55. Decided to wait for the 1987. Moved, supported and carried not to allow the donee for Found­ ers Weekend on township prop­ erty if asked to do so. There were to mony alcohol related problems last year. Approved Farmland Agree­ ment for Ken Osborne. Passed resolution for $31,185.00 for grovel, prime and triple seal of Osborne Rd. from Gilkey Lake Road to Florio Road. Appointed Judith Wooer to the Library Board os o member from Barry Township for four years. Approved spending up lo $3,000.00 on repair of sidewalks in Hickory Corners and Delton, the trustees being in charge. Approved paying of bills in the following amounts. Hickory Fire $10,887.48. Police Fund $5,326.70. General Fund $9.176.28. Discussed keeping of horses on residential property. This foils under Barry County Plan­ ning ond Zoning. Meeting adjourned ot 10:00 p.m. LOIS BROMLEY. Clerk Attested toby: WILLIAM B. WOOER. Supervisor Barry County Drainage Township*: Maple Grove, Baltimore and Johnstown Mud Creek. Brown and Jewel Drains NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DETERMINATION Notice is Hereby Given that • Measures 4'x7'x2” • Hangs in window or mounts on wall or roof • Opens up market to 45 million people who live in apartments, condos, mobile homes, motor homes, travel trailers, plus areas that have restrictive convenants "Hot" new product . . . No Inventory . . . Full or Part Time . . . That your father outdid you at catching a ball. He was rugged and strong, and you knew all along, When he made a decision he seldom was wrong; For he always prepared, by the way that he cared. For a bundle of troubles he wanted you spared. "Now you paid the full price when you didn't think twice, And decided to spurn his most loving advice; Then you learned he teas wise, and you now recognize His rebuke as a blessing received in disguise. So let faith show the way, and with kindness repay; For you owe to your father what you are today. — Gloria Nowak J»Ad Graphics, the featured Home Run Derby (Gold) B.Hanford. Chrysler 3. S. Tefft. Jug 2. M.Tubroa. B & D 2. B. Daniels. Hast. Merch. 2. (Silver) D.Stonehouse. Wrecker 5. the Board of Determination, com­ posed of LouisF. Wiore'.ga Jr.. Wayne Henney. Richard Yarger and Richard I Baker, will meet on Tuesday. June 24, 1986 ot 9.00 £ x £ 'You will doubtless recall from the time you were small It is a wise father that knows his own child.— William Shakespeare (Wednesday) Pennock 17. Larabee 4; Larabce 7. Art Meade 6; Little Ceasars II, Grand St. 9; Flcxfab 11. Grand St. 8. IN THE MATTER OF > .6-0 This Week’s Schedule: STATE OF MICHIGAN Office of Barry County Drain Commissioner i Remember your Father on Father’s Day ‘kDmuM-s Legal Notices The Hastings High School Class of 1986 wants to say a big "Thank You" to everyone who helped make our all night graduation party a huge success! A special thanks goes to the Hastings High School Administration and the g thru Friday. All playgrounds are open free of charge thanks to the Hastings city, the Hastings Public Schools, and the Hastings Area Com­ munity Fund. For more information contact Stan Kirken­ dall. playground director at 948-9225. Hastings County Club Results: Summer Playground Summer playgrounds will open at the following parks on June 16. Morning playgrounds are open from 9:30-12:00 and in the evening from 6-8 p.m. (Monday thru Thursday). On Friday they are open from 9:30-12:00 noon and in g Hastings Men’s Softball Standings a.m.. ot the corner of No. Ave. ond Dowling Rd. in Baltimore Township to view *ho Droin Pub­ lic hearing to follow at 10:30 a.m. ot the Maple Grove township Hall. 721 Durkee St.. Nashville (S. edge cl town on M-66. East side of road). Michigan to hear all in­ terested persons and to deter­ mine whether the drams, known os Mud Creek. Brown and Jewel as prayed lor *n the Petition to dean out. relocate widen, deep­ en. straighten, *'te. consolidate, extend, relocate along a highway or add branch®4 doted May 6. 1986, is nccessorV ond conducive to the public he0'**1 convenience and welfare, in accordance with Section 72 of Chapter IV of Act No. 40. P.A- >’56 AUDREY R. BURDICK Barry Co. Droin Commissioner (6-12) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROP­ ERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND'ANY OTHER IN­ TERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on Wednesday. July 2. 1966. at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item* to be considered at this public hearing include. In brief, the following; 1. The proposed rezoning of 2 L-shaped parcels of land fronting on the east side of Doster Road in Prairieville Township. The first portion of land begins at a point approximately 535 feet South of Morlou Avenue, extends south­ erly for a distance of 973 feet, ond has a depth of 735 feet for the northern most 425 feet of street frontage and a depth of 332 feet for the southern most 554 feet of street frontage. The second portion of land begins at a point immediately south of the Prairieville Township Mini-Park, extends southerly to Four Mile Rood, and has o depth ot 450 feet for lhe northern most 467 feet of street frontage and a depth of 330 feet for the southern most 1,870 feet of street frontage. Those parcels are proposed to be rozoned from on "A" Agricultural District zoning classification to o proposed "C-1" Rural Area Con­ venience Commercial District zoning classification. It is also proposed to amend the Prairie­ ville Township Master Land Use Plan so os to change lhe present ■ A" Agricultural classification to a proposed "C" Commercial land use c ossification with respect fo these parcel*. 2. Such other and further mat­ ters as may properly come be­ fore the Planning Commission at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed tentative text of the Zoning and Land Use Plan amendments lo be considered, as well as the Township Zoning Ordinance. Township Zoning Map. and Township Land Use Master Plan, may be examined at the Prairieville Township Hall located at 10115 South Norris Road within the Township at any reasonable lime from and after the first publication of this notice until and including the lime of public hearing and moy be fur­ ther examined at the public hearing. The Prairieville Township Plan­ ning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make change* in the above-mentioned proposed zoning amendments al or following the public hearing. All interested persons are in­ vited lo be present to participate in discussion on the matter. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By Sheri Arminlrout. Secretary Prairieville Township Holl 10115 South Norris Road Delton Michigan 49046 Patten Monument Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Cemetery Memor .ale Ibo Hollmo.* ol lnav>cn<o tncolkonaa Flexfab, Inc. Ha»tin»a Savings and Loan Assn. Where Sovngs Doe» Mo*o ■ Outeronce Biriras Shea Store Flo. Ale Hoe. ond Duels for Industry Hastings City Bank I SOW Court Street Shoes lo< lhe fnive Fomlly Wren Funoral Homos Ben FraakEn Store Motional Bank of Hastings ICO Wes I Siote Ol JoHorson Ornor ot W. Sta'e ar Breed way Felpausch Food Center Brown's Custom Interiors Fine Foods • Meal - Prodeco Treltieol Homes In Town" Cinder Pharmacy Jacobs Prescription PhonMcy I low. Stole Sweel Yow Reaotl Store Downtown HeeltoM COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Board of Commissioners of the County of Barry will hold a public hearing at 10:00 a.m., on Tues­ day, June 24, 1986, in the Board Room, 2nd Floor, Courthouse Annex, 117 South Broadway, to receive testimony and discuss a proposed additional 1986 County Operating Millage Rate. Because of Act 5 of 1982, the county’s base tax rate is reduced to 5.753187 mills for 1986. However, the County Board of Commissioners has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied within its allocated millage rate. In order to maintain basic County Services, the county proposes to levey an additional millage rate of .116813 (11.6813 cents per $1000 SEV) above the 5.753187 mill base rate, or a total operating rate of 5.87 mills ($5.87 per $1000 SEV). This will provide an estimated 2.0% increase in county operating revenues. Public comment is welcome at this hearing. NORVAL E. THALER Barry County Clerk �Page 10- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, June 12,1986 Delos W. Mitchel! BATTLE CREEK ■ Mr. Delos W. Mit­ chell. 76. of 20155 Waubiutcon Rd., Battle Creek, formerly of Hastings, died Saturday. May 31. 1986 at Community Hospital in Bat­ tle Creek. Funeral services were held I p.m. Tuesday. June 3. at the Shaw Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Rev. Dennis Slack officiated with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Hastings. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc, or Level Park Wesleyan Church. CASH FOR LAND CONTRACT’ Any type propet Mr. Mitchell was born January 5. I9I0 in Dixon. IL. the son of Frank and Clara (Bond) Mitchell. He moved to Battle Creek in I9I2 and lived in Hastings and the Baltic Creek areas. He was married to Vinita B Kinne on March 23. I937. He was employed as an in­ spector for Hydreco Division of General Signal Corp, in Galesburg for I9 years retir­ ing in 1975. His previous employments in­ cluded Oliver Aviation of Battle Creek and from I94I to 1946 with Fire Apparatus Co, in Detroit where he was also a volunteer fireman. He was a member of the 25 year In­ ternational Association of Machinist and Areospace Workers and American AssoC. of Retired Persons. Mr. Mitchell is survived by his wife; one son. David Mitchell of Dowling a daughter Sue Ann Davis of Hickory Coiners: four grandchildren; and a brother. Robert J. Mit­ chell of Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Harry and Frank Mitchell and two sisters. Donhea Perry and Helen Wcist. Hoi tn Mi S5C Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDINANCE NO. 203 An Ordinance to Amend Article XII, Section 3.150 (2) An Ordinance to Amend Article XII, Section 3.150 (2), of the Zoning Ordinance of the City ol Hastings. THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS. Section 1. Article XII, Section 3.150 (2), ot the Zon­ ing Ordinance ol the City ol Hastings is hereby repealed. Section 2. Article XII, Section 3.150 (2), shall be as follows: . ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3.150 (2) No accessory building and no structure ex­ ceeding a height ot 30 Inches shall be erected In any required front yard. Accessory buildings shall not exceed 14 feet in total height nor have a sidewall In excess of 10 feet and shall be at least 10 feet from any dwelling and at least 6 feet from any accessory building on the lot. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication. Moved by Jasperse supported by Walton that the above Ordinance be adopted as read. YEAS 8 NAYS 0 ABSENT 0 I, Sharon Vickery, City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 9th day of June, 1986. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas Advantage Business Machines ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 85-625-DC NATHALIAJ. LOEWEN. Plaintiff. DWAYNE R LOEWEN. Defendant. James H. Fisher (P-26437) Attorney for Plaintiff. At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Court Cham­ bers in the City of Hostings, Michigan, this 16th day of May, 1986. PRESENT: Honorable RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Judge. THIS MATTER having come be­ fore the Court pursuant fo the motion of lhe Plaintiff, and the Court being otherwise duly In­ formed in the premises. NOW THEREFORE. IT IS ORDERED that DWAYNE R. LOEWEN. Defendant in the cause entitled. NATHALIA J. LOEWEN, versus. DWAYNE R. LOEWEN, Barry County Circuit Court File No. 85-625-DM. in which Plaintiff seeks a Judgment of Divorce from Defendant, shall file an answer or take other action permitted by law or court rule on or before the 30lh day of August. 1986. by filing an An­ swer or other appropriate plead­ ing with the Barry County Cir­ cuit Court Clerk. Courthouse. Hostings, Michigan. 49058. ond that, should Defendant fall to take such action, a Default Judgment will be entered against him. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this Order shall be published once each week for three contecuiivo weeks in the Hostings Banner. Hudson E. Deming. Circuit Judge Acting in the absence of RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Judge SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE. SHAW 8 FISHER 500 Edward Street Middleville. Ml 49333 (6-19) Carlson named as softball team’s MVP Senior outfielder Suzie Carlson has been named as the Hastings softball team's most valuable player for 1986. Carlson hit .307 for the Saxons while leading the team with 24 rbis. She also scored 26 runs and stole 13 bases. In other Hastings softball awards. Kristin Trahan was named best hitter; Amy Atkinson was best defensive player and best attitude; Kim Galbreath, best base runner; Anne Col­ gan. most spirited; Suzie Strong, most im­ proved. and Vai Dakin, rookie of the year. Hastings YMCA to sponsor summer track program The Hustings YMCA is sponsoring a SUm. mcr track program under lhe direction of Sax­ on boys coach Paul Fulmer. The six-weck program began June 9 and will continue on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6-7 p.m. al the Hastings High School track. The program will cover basic track instruc­ tion and technique. Participants will par­ ticipate in at least two meets, the Junior Olym­ pics and lhe Hershey state meet. Hastings Womens Softball Standings(Rcd) Bruce's Water Cond. Piston Ring............... Hast. City Bank....... County Scat............... Variety Shoppe......... J&J Auto................. Rep. Wolpe moves to control tone of campaign by Ronald Fonger It was more a fight to control the tone of the campaign than it was an announcement. In fact. Third District Congressman Howard Wolpe conceded it look “no one by suprise" when he announced his re-election bid Monday, and fought to refocus the cam­ paign against Republican Jackie McGregor. While McGregor came out of the gate two weeks ago talking almost exclusively about job creation and better "salesmanship " Wolpe focused on the federal deficit and and efforts to stem its growth Monday. At one of five announcement stops, the Farmers Hall of Fame in Prairieville. Wolpe said the United States can no longer “spend money on every program, every weapon system, and every new idea that comes along.” "We simply must get the federal deficit off our backs." he said. And while deficit cutting was clearly the main message, after his announcement. Wolpe said he would not concede the “jobs" issue to McGregor because the Third District is "leading the recovery" in Michigan. He renewed his challcnege to debate McGregor at the earliest date possible and challenged her to "visit and sec the construction” in Lansing. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. "The rural areas are where the economy has had its weakness." Wolpe acknowledged. .3-0 .2-1 .1-2 .1-2 .0-3 (Blue) Andrus Chev............ Coleman Insurance. Brown Jug................ B&H....................... Big Wheel................ .2-0 .1-0 .0-1 .0-2 Results Andrus 14, B & H 4; Andrus 14, Jug 7; Jug 17, Big Wheel 10; Coleman 17, Big Wheel 9. Variety Shoppe 14, Piston Ring 2; Bruce’s 8, City Bank 7; County Seat 18, J & J 5 Hair Dresser Wanted Rental openings for hairstylists. School group meet June 25 The June meeting of the Barry County Association of Retired School Personnel will meet at the Woodgrovc Church in Coats Grove on June 25, at 12 noon. Attorney James Fisher will be the speaker, talking about trusts and wills. The organization is in the process of making a directory for Barry County members. If you wish your name to be included, be sure to pay your dues by July 1. 1986. Dues may be paid to. or sent to Kathryn Barden. They may also be paid at the June meeting. Remember to bring information, articles, pictures, etc. about Barry County Rural Schools or the old county normal to be given to the historical society to make a booklet, so this bit of history will not be lost. We send a special invitation to all new members, not just teachers. This organization is for all retired school personnel. Please call in your reservations by June 21, to one of the following persons: Velma DeMond, 945-9359, Bemice Carter. 795-9023; Lucille Brown, 367-4821; Birdcna Lyttle, 623-2606; Margaret Johnson. 945-2050 or Rcve Schantz. 852-9243. Utllltleslncluded. Send application to... P.O. Box 192 Middleville Ml 49333 Dictation Equipment Typewriters All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, OAVEst S45-3412 Dennis Palmer. 27. Long Beach, Ca.i. and Lorraine Bell. 24. Long Beach. Ca. Peter Jansma,. 28t Middleville and. Mary­ Ann Mahancy. 21. Middleville. William Hall. 24, Middleville and Teresa Schraeder. 19. Middleville. David Rcamcs, 44. South Haven and Carol Havens, 25, Hastings. Bank on Saturday Quickly and Conveniently THE H Em REAL ESTATE Our 46th Year Drive-in Windows MILLER REAL ESTATE Ken Miller. C.R.B., C.R.S. Hastings (616) 945-5182 REALTOR LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dnr Cleaning for over 30 year* 321S. Ik jpt, OFf 17-5 30 tteM MM2I5 H :3I CAR & TRUCK REPAIR Bndrus^ .^HASTINGS are open from 9:00 tn 12:00 Monday thru Thursday Drive-in Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m Fridays 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. ATM Banking Every Hour of Every Day in our Convenient East Lobby! 143S& Hanover St Haatlnna Mlrh 40ft« 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sarvlca Hours: Monday 8 to 8 Tueidoy Fndoy 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED WEST STATE AT BROADWAY MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS ioroa tun Mram Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. ciiuuu BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! Local student earns honors at Lake Superior Robin Styring, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin T. Styring of North Broadway. Hastings was recently inducted into Lake Superior Stale College's Alpha Lambda Honor Society. Students selected for Alpha Lambda are full-time students who have maintained grade point averages of 3.5 or above on a 4.00 scale during the first two terms of their freshman year. Styring, a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School, is a freshman majoring in geology and mathematics. She has been on lhe LSSC dean's list all tiirec terms of her freshman year. MARRIAGE LICENSES: 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers blaming that weakness again on federal deficits. The "trade problems" that have hurt farmers arc directly "tied to (he large deficits that have made our goods more expensive." he said. The lawmaker said the success of the Third District "hasn't happened by accident. It has been formed by partnerships and coalitions between business, labor and government." Speaking mostly to farmers. Wolpe told the small crowd that "wc can't export our wayout of the farm crisis." He contended that only a reduction in supp­ ly would help farmers survive in greater numbers. "Our future is on the line throughout rural Michigan." he said. "When a farm fails, it sends a disquieting ripple throughout our entire economy. It af­ fects lhe bank that loaned money to the opera­ tion...the vendors who supplied seed, and stock, and equipment , .and it effects the farm implement, fertilizer, and chemical manufac­ turers who have lost yet another valued customer." "First and foremost." Wolpe said, "farmers need a strong and stable fiscal foun­ dation at the national level." He said that though deficits have been a "monkey on the back of every sector of the economy,” its consequences "for farmers have been particularly severe." "The deficit has caused real interest rates to skyrocket, increasing the debt load of farmers to almost unimaginable levels." Wolpe said. "The result has been a string of loan delin­ quencies, foreclosures and forced liquidations." Member FDIC All deposits insured up to$100.00000 Wolpe said federal legislation is needed that would provide farmers with the opportunity to refinance the debt load. "The alternative is a wave of forced li­ quidations that 1 guarantee will fail to recover even a fraction of the original loan amounts.” The Kalamazoo native said diversion pro­ grams that allow farmers to reduce the "acres they harvest, the milk and eggs they produce, and the livestock they slaughter, without com­ mitting financial suicide” arc needed. He said the federal government needs to slop funding waler projects that "end up pro­ viding susidized irrigation to large agri­ businesses producing crops that arc already in oversupply." Wolpe, a four-term congressman from Kalamazoo, is the co-chairman of the bipar­ tisan Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition, a member of the Congressional En­ vironmental and Energy Study Conference, chairman of lhe House Foreign Affairs Sub­ committee on Africa and chairman of the House Budget Committee Task Force on Community and Natural Resources. He has no primary opposition, but neither docs his opponent. Jackie McGregor. McGregor suprised many political observers by taking 47 percent of the vote when she ran against Wolpe in 1984. The Rcagan-appointec announced two weeks ago that she would try to capture the congressional scat. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS IT’S A GIRL Randall and Pamela Le’tinga, Wayland. June 6, 12:05 a.m., 6 lbs. 6 oz. Richard and Christine Allen, Mid­ dleville, June 6, 12:48 p.m., 6 lbs. 11 oz. Paul and Kimberly Meade. Lake Odessa. June 7. 3:30 a.m , 8 lbs., 7'6 oz. Paul and Jennifer Turner, Middleville, June 8, 1:43 a.m., 6 lbs. 15H oz. Butch and Linda Falconer, Hastings, June 8. 1:43 a.m., 6 lbs. 8 oz. Jack and Tira Elliston, Nashville, June 5. 6:18 p.m., 5 lbs. 13V5 oz. IT’S A BOY Tina Boise and Dana Knickerbocker, Nashville, June 4, 1:16 p.m., 7 lbs. 3 oz. Howard and Karen Gibson, Hastings, June 4, Joseph Ray, 8:27 a.m., 7 lbs. 7 oz. Mary and Tom Brown. Nashville, June 9, 2:24 p.m., 8 lbs., 1116 oz. Kathy LaBine, Hastings, June 10, 8:13 a.m., 8 lbs., 6'6 oz. lhe HASTINGS BANNER - Call (816) MMOJI Al® Thank You Real Estate CARD OF THANKS The family of Douglas C. Knickerbocker wishes to express our heart felt thanks and gratitude to our friends, rela­ tives, and neighbors. Your gifts of flowers, cards, prayers, friendships, food and contribu­ tions have brought us comfort beyond the expression of words. Wc wish to express special thanks to the Wren Funeral Home, Rev. Clinton Bradley Gallowdy, Rev. Glenn Wegner, Hastings City Police employees, City of Hastings employees, Bradford-White employees. Welcome Corners Calorie Counters, and the Welcome Corners United Methodist Church. The remcmbcrancc of your expression of love and concern at this time will always be precious to our family. We all loved Doug dearly, and he will be missed greatly by our family and friends. Thank you again for all your support. Susan Knickerbocker, Lindy, Heather and Amanda, The families of Lillian and Nylc Knickerbocker, The families ofJerome and Clar_______________ ice Miles. CARD OF THANKS To all who sent cards and to those who came to share our 40th Anniversary with us, wc thank you very much. And to our children who put so much work into making it such a wonderful day. God Bless you all. Max & Thelma Keller FOR SALE- 27 acres standing hay, 4 miles south Hastings. Call 945-3038 CARD OF THANKS Wc would like to thank everyone who helped make our 50th Anniversary such a special day. Thank you for the many gifts and cards. Newman and Marion Shaw CARD OF THANKS The family of Urah L. WortIcy wishes to thank all the friends and relatives who called on her and sent so many beauti­ ful cards and flowers while she was in the nursing homes. Also we thank everyone for cards, flowers and acts of kindnes al the time of her death. Wc especially appreciated the gracious services of Gary and Nettie Koops and staff, Mrs. Keith Haller, Rev. Ward Pierce and the ladies of Central Methodist Church for the lunch following the service. Wc thank the friends for their generous memorials to the Heart Fund and Ambulance Fund. These tributes to our mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother will always be remembered. Jobs Wanted HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repain, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St, Nashville 852-9537 evenings PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Senice. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 VOICE AND PIANO LESSONS: Janet Richards. Lessons at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hastings. Phone 616-349-2351 Help Wanted A HOMEMAKERS DREAM: CA.T.W. needs a few sharp ladies to supervise demonstra­ tors. Excellent income, flexible hours, no selling or investment We train. 313-257-0669___ BACK HOE OPERATOR WANTED: for 580-C. Mu-t be knowledgablc in sewer hook, up and experienced. Work is in Delton Township, Lansing. Call 616-672-2185_____________ INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE organization seeks individuals part time to find homes for high school exchange students. Excellent pay. 517-723-5729 Henderson OPENING- NURSE AIDE, afternoon shift, full and part lime position. Call Phyllis Bates, Ionia Manor, 616-527-0080 Fann FOR SALE: 2 bottom plow, S25. 945-5926 Miscellaneous NEW IDEAS in gifts, toys and home decor! MERRI- MAC FAMILY SHOPPING SERVICE needs rcprcscntalvics in your area. No investment! Excellent pay, bonuses, prizes! Merchandise 100% GUARAN­ TEED. Car & phone necessary. 1-SOO-992-1072____________ TOY CHEST HIRING! Demonstrators and managers in your area, June 12 7:00pm al Holiday Inn, Capital Ave., SW, Battle Creek, Exit 97 of 1-94. Come sec what is new for 1986 with Toy Chest. Bring a friend, get free catalog. Door prizes $50 Hostess Plan for booking party. Call 616-729-4575, 800-922-8957 WANTED: Married couple, formerly of Caledonia, would like to rent apartment or home in Caledonia area for month of July and August. Own one small dog. Cail 616-531-6473 WANTED: male Cockaticl for breeding purposes. Call 945-5074 WANTED TO RENT: Dock space or shallow waler mooring on Gan Lake for 27ft. sail boat Call collect 517-371-3839 daw, 517-628-2037 evenings PARROTS FOR SALE: Blue Mask love birds. Coffin Cocka­ too, others. 945-5074 For Sale 1978 TITAN 24 FT. mini motor home, excellent condition, generator, Michelin tires, & many extras, 55,000 miles. $12,000 negotiable. 2514 S. Charlton Park Rd., across from Charlton Park, Hastings. 945-3586 COMPUTER: for sale. Apple 11 E, system complete. One drive, green monitor, programs with manuals, joy stick and much more. 128 K. $1,500. Call 945-4251._________________ FOR SALE- 14 ft. fiberglass speed boat, boat only. $225. 945-4655__________________ FOR SALE: Trailer, 4'Aft. x 6ft., built to be pulled by motor­ cycle. Also 6 peicc living room set 852-1586_____________ INSULATED ALUMINUM ROOF SYSTEM for mobile homes. For free estimate, call Scan, Hastings 945-2481 NEW SOFA, 7ft, lovely peach colored, overall flower pattern. See to appreciate 945-2092 For Sale Automotive FOR SALE: 1982 Pontiac J-2000, 4 cylinder, ritomatic, am-fm stereo, electric trunk release, air, excellent condition, S4500 or best offer. CA11 after 4:30pm 948-8664 nappy •«_ Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 12.1986 - Page 11 Clark Equipments want to give trams to Charlton Park By Elaine Gilbert Historic Charlton Park may be the recipient of two trams that were originally built for the Queen of England to use as she and her en­ tourage toured a world's fair. If details can be ironed out. Clark Equip­ ment wants to donate the trams as a gift to Charlton Park if the Barry County Board of Commissioners will release the corporation from any type of liability that might ever sur­ face from use of the trams. Clark's trams would be used to supplement several other recently acquired trams that are used as ’people movers* to carry Charlton Park visitors around the historic village to sites of special demonstrations or activities and to take them from remote parking areas to the village green. Each tram is capable of car­ rying 12-pcrsons. At Tuesday’s county board meeting, com­ missioners voted to give Chairman Carolyn Coleman the power to act to accept the gift if the county prosecutor's office gives the green light. The prosecutor’s staff first wants to review the document that would release Clark from liability and discuss the matter with the county’s insurer. Attorney William Maybee, a member of the county park's and recreation commission, told the board about Clark's offer to donate the trams to Charlton Park. Maybee said the trams would be beneficial to lhe park and would be pulled by an antique tractor or one of the park's regular tractors. "The trams arc not mechanical." he said. “They were built in the late 1950s to tour Queen Elizabeth around facilities during the World’s Fair. They (the trams) were built by Clark and they arc in good shape." A stipulation of the proposed gift by Clark is that the county and-or park "agree to hold Clark harmless from any liability (including any accident that might occur because of the trams’ design or structure) and that we pick up the costs of defense in any such (legal) ac­ tion." Maybee told the board. "Anytime, you're operating a wagon, a show (at the park), etc. there is liability. "The risk (of accepting the trams) is a good risk." he said. "Il's highly unlikely a tram wheel will break off. etc...but never-the-less. it’s a question." Commissioner P. Richard Dean said the trams are sound equipment. "I’m sure it would be if it was built to carry the queen." said Commissioner Ted McKelvey. The trams will expand the use of the park's acreage in terms of making it more convenient to set up activities that are further away from the main historic village, noted Commissioner Rae M. Hoare. The park recently purchased several trams for $400 from Amway Corporation and they were a big hit during last month's Civil War Days event at the park, said Charlton’s Direc­ tor Diane Szewczyk. Woodmansee Story, continued from “Front Page” with 1 statcment of intention was taken GoddaM^ Prcscnl ,o safeguard Mrs. -ITT®™.5 right to remain silent without hav6 >ne silence itself prejudice lhe jury . .e Waived all rights, saying prior to her inJ?°ny s^c was relieved about testify* l r?5ause “*’d like people to hear me and I vc been through and what I've seen." testimony. Mrs. Goddard said she blJS • husband lying dead in a pool of room *n **ie*r <*ou^ew*<*e bailer’s dining I froze, then I screamed, then 1 don't ernember what happened." cou*dn’t touch him." she testified, [we was blood all over." w . ^xt thing she remembered, she said, titling in her bedroom calling police. Mrs. Goddard was in tears when describing tec events of that early Saturday morning, and *hen Crowley showed her a picture of her nusband's body, she gave it right back and Aft d°Wn’ sa>'in8 "• can'< ,ook at that." After a short recess. Mrs. Goddard con­ tinued her testimony, telling the court that she ad not asked deputies the day she discovered her husband's body whether a ring and necklace usually worn by her husband were missing. A member of the Goddard family is ex­ pected to testify that Mrs. Goddard told them the night after the murder that a ring and necklace were missing from her husband's body. Detective Sgt. Ken DcMott of the Barry County Sheriff s Department testified Mon­ day that he liad looked for several items inside the house following the murder at Mrs God­ dard's request, including the ring and necklace, but hadn't told her the two items were missing until the following Monday. The ring and watch have special significance in the case, since Carol Straubcl is expected to testify that Woodmaru.ee told her he was to take a ring and necklace from the man he was planning on murdering, to make the murder look like robbery. During her testimony. Mrs. Goddard ad­ mitted to having an affair with Eckstein, but said it ended in early November. Telephone records admitted Wednesday show contact between the two up to the time of the murder, and lhe prosecution is main­ taining that the relationship was ongoing up until Goddard's death. Mrs. Goddard admitted fighting with her husband and talking with him and others about divorce, but said she changed shifts at Kellogg’s in October so that she would not be working with Eckstein and could try to end the affair. Mrs. Goddard said Tuesday that she did not remember the amount of an increase of in­ surance for her husband. Delton board adds new program to help kids learn life skills A program called "Quest" will be added to the curriculum of fifth and sixth graders at Delton Kellogg Midddle School next fail. The program will involve seven units of study that range from helping students copc with their entry into the teen years to building self-confidence through communication. Superintendent Dr. John Sanders recom­ mended that the board approve the program because it was a priority need identified by the citizens task force to enhance education in the district. "We're excited about the potential of the program." said Sanders. “It will be an eightwcck program for each student." Some of the middle school staff will sent for in-service training this summer in order to im­ plement the program in the fall. Quest is endorsed by the Lions Club and the Kellogg Foundation, he said. The program also is geared to help students deal with emotions, improve their relation­ ships with peers and family members, develop critical thinking skills and learn about goal setting. Also at Monday’s board meeting, members agreed to have a board committee continue negotiations with First of America which wants to purchase a very small triangular sec­ tion of land from the school. The land is located at the south end of the elementary building and the bank wants to acquire it to expand its drive-in facilities. "There’s quite a buffer zone between the bank and the school," Sanders said. In other business, the board: — Learned that fifth grade teacher James Costen will be Delton Kellogg's nominee for Michigan Teacher of the Year. Costen has taught 12 years in the district, and Sanders said he’s "very proud of the work he (Costen) has done and the recognition is a credit to his efforts of service over the years." —Agreed to support the Barry Township Police Department in the filing of charges for malicious destruction of property against two teenagers who did $825 damage by ramming a car into a fence at the tennis courts. The board plans to seek restitution from the youth. One is a student and the other a former student, said Sanders. The incident occurred on a Sun­ day during Memorial Day weekend. —Hired Donna Westphal of Hickory Cor­ ners to fill the position of printing and graphic arts clerk. She will be paid $6.50 per hour and will receive benefits. Westphal has worked at Lawson Printers in Battle Creek for nine years. —Authorized the purchase of $20,000 worth of texbooks for kindergarten through 12th grade English classes and for the new Quest program. —Approved the retirement of Bruce Carmen who has served 26-years in the district in various positions including assistant principal at ’he middle and high school levels and as a social studies teacher. —Set a truth-in-taxation and budget hearing for 7 p.m. Monday, June 30. Delton man hero after catching thief A 43-year-old Delton resident singlehandedly caught a burglar who had just rifled his Manning Lake Road home. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Deputy Robert Abcndroth said Tues­ day that a Battle Creek man is under ar­ rest waiting preliminary exam on burglary charges after Larry Maupin caught the thief near his residence with a car full of his belongings. Abcndroth said Maupin was on his way home from work when the incident occurred at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday. Maupin was heading down Pifer Road past his Manning Lake Road house on his way to pick up his children from the babysitter when he heard his outside burglar alarm blaring, Abcndroth said. Maupin turned around to go back to his house. Abcndroth said, and on his way back saw a car parked on Pifer Road. As soon as Maupin entered his home and saw that it had been burglarized. Abcndroth said, he decided to in­ vestigate the car he had seen on Pifer Road. When Maupin reached the car. Aben­ droth said, he saw some of his belong­ ings in the car's trunk and in the back seat, and told an 18-year-old man stan­ ding near the car to stay put. Maupin flagged down passing motorists asking them to call sheriffs deputies, who arrived shortly afterward and arrested the 18-year-old, Abcndroth said. Abcndroth said another suspect in the burglary had apparently seen Maupin coming, dropped some stolen items he was carrying, and escaped on foot. Assisted by Deputy Daniel Rose and Stale Police Trooper Kenneth Langford, Abendroth searched for the suspect, he said, at one point calling in Deputy Mike Lesick and his tracking dog, but the Sawdy released on $10,000 bond Accused murder Clifton Sawdy was releas­ ed from jail Friday after a motion for bond was granted. Sawdy is the 79 year-old man accused of shooting his grandson. Donald N. Williams, during an argument in the yard of Sawdy's home more than two weeks ago. He was granted release Friday on the condi­ tions that he be confined to the home of the victim's sister. Lawanda Dickenson, not drive, or use firearms according to a spokeswoman in the prosecutors office. Sawdy, a lifelong Woodland resident, has been rallied around by townspeople since he was imprisoned. A legal fund was established for him after District Court Judge Gary R. Holman told Sawdy he did not meet income guidelines for receiving a court-appointed attorney. A preliminary examination has been rescheduled for June 25 to see if enough evidence exists on second degree murder charges to bind Sawdy over to circuit court to face the charges. Over $5,000 cash stolen locally More than $5,000 cash, personal papers, titles and photos were all inside a stolen Mongomcry Wards safe that was reportedly taken from the home of Leon Casey on Bird Road in Hastings. Casey reported to Michigan Stale Police that he had been gone for lite day on June 6 and when he returned, found someone had entered througth a bedroom window and stolen the safe, a glass water jug with approx­ imately $500 in coins (many of which were mercury dimes), and a Coo! Whip container with $70 to $80 in coins. Casey said a thousand dollar bill and three hundred dollars in new five dollar bills were among the cash in the safe. The investigation in the case continues. In another case, Leola Durrin of Eddy Road in Delton said she suprised a man who made off with $100 in rolled coins from her house. Durrin said she returned home from town on July 2 at about 8:25 p.m. and saw the man. who she described as 5’ 10" to 6' 1" with a thin build and light colored hair. A tracking dog from Lansing was unable to locate the suspect. The investigation is still ongoing. Former Banner owner accepts new position Hugh S. Fullerton, a professor at Western Michigan University and former owner and publisher of The Hastings Banner, has ac­ cepted a position on the faculty ol the Univer­ sity of North Florida, which is located a' Jacksonville. Fullerton will be moving to Florida to begin the position in August. Fullerton has been an assistant professor of English at Western Michigan University, which he leaches primarily journalism courses. He will be promoted to associate pro­ fessor of communications al UNF. Fullerton owned the Banner from 1974 to 1981. He has also owned several other newspapers in Michigan. Locally, he is presi­ dent of the Hastings Library Board and has been active in the Hastings Kiwanis Club and First Presbyterian Church. "The journalism program is growing at UNF." Fullerton noted. The university ex­ pects to hire several more communications faculty in the next few years and establish a separate department of communications." suspect could not be located. Arrested was Courtney W. Price of Apt. 132 21st Street, Battle Creek. He was arraigned Tuesday in Barry County District Court. Abcndroth said Price and the other suspect had apparently broken in through a window of Maupin's home and stolen several items, including a television and microwave oven. They tripped the alarm on their way out the home's back door. Abendroth said, and were just finishing carting the merchandise across a field to the car when Maupin appeared. Maupin could have been risking his life going after lhe burglm, Abendroth said, and called him a hero. Police are still seeking lhe other suspect. Abendroth said, and ire looking into other burghries possibly committed by lhe pair. A beautiful blue spruce tree was planted Tuesday at Southeastern School In honor of teacher Mary Ruth Loughrin (second from right, under the umbrella with Joyce Guenther). Principal Chris Warren (left) did the plantingas Mrs. Loughrin's reading students gather to watch. Tree planted to honor retiring teacher, Mrs. Loughrin A blue spruce tree has been planted in front of Southeastern Elementary School in Hastings to honor Mary Ruth Loughrin who retired this week from a teaching career that started in 1950 and concluded with 11-years of service to the Hastings district. Principal Chris Warren said the tree was given by staff and students as a token of ap­ preciation for Mrs. Loughrin's outstanding service. "We want it to be a living memory...Each day teachers and students will see the tree when they come into school and we'll be reminded of Mary Ruth.” he said. The analogy of the tree is a good one. War­ ren pointed out. "She helped our sluff grow and lhe tree will continue growing." An “outstanding teacher" were words he used to describe Mrs. Loughrin who taught reading this school year and first grade from 1977-83 at Southeastern. She also taught first grade at Northeastern in the 1983-84 school year. She did substitute leaching in the Hastings district from 1975-77. "She often worked late at night, planning and working in the room, Warren said. "I can’t say enough about her. "She expected a lot from students and they delivered because of her high expections.” One of Mrs. Loughrin's strongest assets, he said, was that "she always had time for other staff members," sharing her time, materials and ideas In addition to the surprise tree planting ceremony Tuesday, the entire day was pro­ claimed "Mrs. Loughrin Day" and there were refreshments, flowers and gifts given to her. The banner that was placed in her reading room, said it all: “We all love you!” Mrs. Loughrin launched her career as a teacher in lhe Shawmut Hills School (Kent County School District) in 1950. She took a few years off in the late 1950s through 1968 to raise her family. Her husband, Richard, plans to retire as Barry County Probate Judge this summer. Testimony from insurance representatives Tuesday and Wednesday showed that a $50,000 life insurance policy on her husband had been increased lo $100,000 last December, and she had taken out additional insurance on him through her credit union. (Insurance representatives said claims had already been made by Sharon for both policies.) Rick Goddard's cousin Kim Trantham is expected to testify at the trial as she did at the preliminary exam that Rick and Sharon argued about the $50,000 increase and Rick only agreed to it after Sharon paid for it. When questioned about whether she had argued with her husband about insrurance, Mrs. Goddard said “wc didn't argue, wc discussed." When asked whether she had discussed an insurance policy for Rick with owners of her husband's wholesale glass company, she said only that there had been some "concern about workman’s compensation." One of the owners of that business is ex­ pected to testify that there had been discussion with Rick about obtaining a million dollar policy on him through the wholesale glass company. Prosecutor Crowley, in an attempt to prove that Mrs. Goddard was "cxpcrcinced in dramatics", submitted a Kellogg's employ­ ment application made out by Mrs. Goddard that listed "dramatics" as part of her high school training, hut Mrs. Goddard denied having written that down in lhe application. Mrs. Goddard left the courtroom after her testimony with her attorney John Hoffman, who defended her in the preliminary exam and is expected lo argue her case in circuit court when the appeal of the dismissal of charges against her is heard. In other testimony, two telephone company employees verified telephone company records indicated phone calls between Ecks­ tein and Goddard and Eckstein and Woodmansee. One phone call was apparently placed by Woodmansee from a phone booth near Kellogg's at 4:09 a.m. the night of the murder. The cal) was placed to a Vermontville residence. One witness waiting to take the stand Wednesday said the call was to George Zugal, a witness scheduled to testify. Other witnesses included a personnel manager at Kellogg's, who testified that Woodmansee had problems with his attendance. Woodmansee’s performance at Kellogg and his relationship with Eckstein, his immediate supervisor, was been linked by the prosecu­ tion at the preliminary exam to a possible hold Eckstein had over Woodmansee. Crowley exppanded that possible hold Wednesday, asking lhe personnel supervisor if Woodmansee's supervisor would have to report it if he found out one of his employees had been convicted of selling drugs on com­ pany property.. Woodmansee was convicted in 1984 of sell­ ing cocaine in the Kellogg parking lot. but the personnel director. David Roubos, said he did not know if the company knew of Wood­ mansee’s convrction. The prosecution expects to call another Kellogg manager to further testify about it. Also testifying was Drake Ruad resident Craig Gay, who said he saw a car parked near the Goddard home the night of the murder. There were two people inside the car. Gay said, a male driver and a passenger whom he could not describe. The driver was slim and tall he said. The prosecution did nut explain the significance of Gay’s testimony. Still to come is testimony from Carol Straubel, and from Scott Potter, a Battle resi­ dent who testified at the preliminary exam that Woodmansee came to him seeking a new set of tires because he was "in trouble with the police". Three file to take on Bender for the 88th District State House by Ronald Fonger If nothing else, the race for 88th District State House stacks up to be one of the most unusual of the fall. Where else would you find an incumbent the challengers say they admire9 Where else would you find a mobile home dealer who us­ ed to be a Libertarian, a cleaning supply com­ pany owner and traditional party Democrat all gunning for a state house seat? In what could shape up as a madcap primary and general election. 88th District State Representative Bob Bender will defend his seat against Richard Whitelock in the Republican primary and party veteran Mike LaVean will take on Ned Stuits in the Democratic primary. With lhe filing deadline just days past, the challengers have chosen to concentrate their attacks so far. not on the popular former Navy pilot Bender, but on his inability "to get something done" and his failure to represent "common people" in his district. Bender, a two term lawmaker from Mid­ dleville. said he will take nothing for granted in his primary battle with former Libertarian party candidate Whitelock. "I'm not taking him lightly." Bender said. “He’s articulate and has always run a wellfinanced. good campaign." Whitelock said he’s "going at it with both barrels blazing. The Ionia businessman said he would propose that Michigan be declared a free enterprise state, "free from government interference, overburdening, taxation, duplicative regulations, and bureaucratic redtape." He called Gov. James Blanchard’s conten­ tion that Michigan is the "comeback" state "hogwash" and said Bender has not been ag­ gressive enough in trying to improve the state's business climate." "I respect him as a person," Whitclock said of Bender, “but he’s been ineffective." He also contends that Bender has helped to "violate the constitutional rights of the citizens of Michigan" by supporting the man­ datory seat belt law. Whilclock also favors the institution of a part time legislature which Bender calls "bad public policy." He supports Dick Chrsylcr in the race for governor while Bender supports former Wayne County Executive William Lucas. In the Democratic primary, Mike LcVcan, the vice chairman of the 5th District Democratic Committee predicted victory because of his party credentials and activity. His challenger. Ned Stuits. a self-described "family man" and owner of a Grand Rapids cleaning supply company has unsuccessfully sought the 88th District house seat before. Stuits said his problem in elective politics has been "running against someone with big cash." LaVean said he would be able to raise more money than Stuits. "I'm a common, ordinary guy." Stuits. an American Legion member said. "I’ve been roughed up by life enough to know what's go­ ing on.” While LaVean stresses his contacts and in­ volvement with the Democratic party. Stuits may be committing pc meal primary suicide by **ying he "wouldn't Uc controlled by any political party." "I have compassion for the senior citizens," the 61 year-old Stuits said, "and understanding for our younger people." He said he is hoping to challenge Bender because the lawmaker is out of touch with those in his district Specifically. Stuits said lhe Republican Las ignored the feelings of those in the 88th district by voting for scat belt legislation and for higher hunting and fishing liscencc fees. Stuits favors a part time legislature and said the most important issue in the campaign is keeping dangerous Ionia State Prision inmates "off the streets." Party regular Mike LcVean, 31, of Saranac said his party credtials and ability to raise campaign funds should whisk him past Stuits and into the general election against Bender. “Bob Bender is in the minority party so he can not get the so-called pork barrel legisla­ tion for the district." LaVean explained. “As the state pie gets smaller, minority party districts get cut out." A Democrat could do more for the district, the former mayor of Saranac contends. He blames Bender for missing a close vote on an attempted veto-over ride eariler this year. The issue was Medicaid-funded abor­ tions which LaVean is opposed to and members of Bender's staff say he also opposes. LcVcan said Bender, who was gone on Navy business during the issue, should have been in Lansing at the time. Although Bender's staff said the lawmaker did miss the vote, he was ready to come back fron Navy duty if he could have made the dif­ ference. The veto over-ride finally failed by several votes. In his bid tor re-election. Bender said he has placed a high priority on “keeping direct con­ tact with lhe people in the 88th District." The former Navy pilot and Squadron Com­ mander serves on lhe House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. He is also a member of the House Committees on Agriculture and Forestry. Corrections and Education. He predicted that Republicans would take a majority in the 110 member Michigan House this November. Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners of Reminder & Banner) (616) 945-9554 �Pape 12- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, June 12,1966 Cause undetermined in $150,000 Hastings Wrecker Service blaze Police and firemen arc still investigating an early morning fire last Thursday that demolished the Hastings Wrecker Service and destroyed 21 vehicles, including a S24.000 wrecker. Hastings city firemen estimate damage to the building and contents at between 5150.000 and 5200,000. The intensity of the blaze has made it difficult to determine why the fire started or where in the building it started, owner Don Spencer, a former fireman, said Friday. The fire was discovered shortly after I a.m. by Barry County Sheriff's Deputy Ted DeMott. who was on his way home from work when he saw the flames and reported the fire. Spencer said. Dick McLaughlin, assistant fire chief for Hastings, said that when firemen arrived at 1:04 a.m.. the building was engulfed in Hames and flamablc material inside was exploding. Shortly afterward, he said, the entire building collapsed. Firefighters battled the blaze for four hours. McLaughlin said, saving a 1.300-square-fool shed attached to the main building, a large propane tank, two trucks sitting next to the building, and a garage/office accessory building. Lost in the fire were three wrecker trucks and 18 vehicles being worked on or stored at the Railroad Street business, including a three-week-old hydraulic recovery wrecker and city public service director Mike Klovanich's slightly-damaged auto. Also destroyed in the flames were a boat and two cars Spencer was storing for private individuals, he said. Their insurance and Spencer’s should cover damages, he said. He his plans to rebuild immediately. Some 25 firemen and five pumpers from Hastings. Middleville and Nashville were engaged in the firefighting. One firemen was treated at the scene for smoke exposure by emergency personnel. McLaughlin said. Spencer said the state fire marshall called in to investigate the fire believes that it started inside lhe 9.600-squarc-foot metal structure and "cooked like an oven" until it became visible outside. Damage done by the intense heat made it difficult to determine the fire’s origin. Spencer said. The building was an old pickle factory before being used by Barry County Lumber for storage and then purchased by Spencer for his wrecker business, he said. The fire has not fazed Spencer, who said he will continue to conduct business, using his one remaining building and property offered to him for his use until he can rebuild. "This is just metal and wood." he said, standing by the charred remains of his business. "These things are made every day of the week. If there had been a person in there I would be crying.” Baxter dissents, but budget passes Hastings Wrecker Service owner Donald Spencer vowed to rebuild last week after fire destroyed the main building of his Railroad Street business. Read the News of Barry County EVERY WEEK in the HASTINGS BANNER When you live in Barry County, you want to know about the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school issues. Knowing your community and Its people makes you feel “more at home”. The Hastings Banner's pews staff keeps tabs of City Hall, the County Courthouse, school boards, courts and police agencies. You can read sports news that goes beyond high school to cover bowling, golf, softball, fishing and hunting (when In season). News of local clubs, social actlvites and school events can also be found in The Banner, along with special columns on local history, public opinion, Ann Landers and cooking. Just think what you might have missed already! FILL OUT THE COUPON BELOW AND MAIL IT IN TODAY! by Ronald Fonger Despite the objection and no vote of one school board member, a 59.6 million revised budget for the Hastings School District passed 6-1 Tuesday night. Board of Education trustee Dr. William Baxter renewed objections he has raised since the 1986-87 budget was presented three weeks ago saying lhe district should "lake into con­ sideration the salaries that will result from current contract nego nations." The adopted budget does not allow for any increases in expenditures for teachers salaries, which Baxter and other board members said were sure to rise. Baxter said he objected to taking money from the district’s fund balance to cover the cost of the new contracts which would have to be done assuming no programs would be cut or state aid increases are not well beyond expectations. “1 have raised these objections before and I have to vote against this budget," Baxter said. Superintendent Carl Schocssel did not res­ pond to Baxter Tuesday, but last week said that when contracts are settled and state aid figures are finalized, then the budget would have to be amended. "He feels very strongly about it,” Schoessel said. "The board was well aware of his concern." Schoessel would not concccd that the teacher contract would necessarily cost lhe district more money. "If the contract is settled at a higher amount, the budget can be amended," he said last week. Baxter has called the zero increase that is a part of the budget "unrealistic." "I’m not willinp to see that increase in the contract come ot. of the fund balance. The fund balance is as low as it can be," Baxter said. "I hate to see a budget approved when we know that this (zero increase) is not the case.” Board trustee James Toburen said he "understood" Baxter’s reasons for not sup­ porting the budget as did trustee George Wibalda. Both voted for the budget however. "It’s difficult to present a budget that’s ac­ curate at this point." Tourben said. "Thai’s why lhe budget amendment process is open to us.’’ The 59.676.329 budget was amended Tues­ day to include a 53,000 fee to Dr. James Atkinson who acts as the school’s trainer at athletic events and performs athlete physicals according to Schocssel. The building trades program was also reinstituted into the budget after having not been funded since the 1979-80 school year. The building trades program will cost the district more than 569,000, more than 553.000 of which should be recovered when the project, a house, is sold. In matters not related to the budget, the board also adopted an in-school suspension program that will require high school students who are suspended to serve their suspension in the school. Schoessel said the system has had problems with some students who had been suspended not going home during the suspension but "hanging out” and bothering students at other buildings, especially the junior high. The program, which has been used before, involves hiring "someone to watch students who are suspended" while they complete assignments in school. Fatal accident Continued from page 1 Today’s News is TOMORROW’S HISTORY! While the big news of the world Is reported In heaollnes of major newspapers In city after city across the nation, the news of Hastings and Barry County can be found ONLY In The Hastings Banner. The Banner serves as the chronicle of life in our community and Is so Important to future historians that It is being preserved on microfilm at the University of Michigan Nowhere else are local names and places. Including YOUR NAME, as Important as In The Hastings Banner. When you buy a subscription, you help to preserve the history of our people, our city, our county, our community organizations, our industries and our schools. _ qiOO [ ■ ■ ! ■ । Send my subscription to: NAME ADDRESS CITY__________________ < .STATE______ ZIP Enclosed in my payment for: $11 Barry County PER YEAR in BARRY COUNTY or call... 948-8051 $9.00 Students (9 months) $13.00 Surrounding counties <Aiieg»n, Calhoun, Eaton. Ionia. Ka'amazoo and Kent| for more information! P.O. Box B. Hastings, Michigan 49058 staying on his own side of the road while negotiating a scries of curves near Eddy Road. Police believe Delton resident William J. Schmidt. 25. who was westbound on Orchard on his way to the grocery store with his wife Katherine Ann. swerved into the left hand lane of the road to try and avoid Schmidt’s truck. Lcstck said Hill apparently swerved back to his own lane, and the cars collided, the pick­ up truck striking the Schmidt car broadside on the passenger side. Mrs. Schmidt, who was belted in on the passenger side, suffered multiple injuries and was pronounced dead on arrival at Borgess after being airlifted there by helicopter. She was six months pregnant and efforts to save the baby failed. William Schmidt suffered chest injuries and was listed in fair condition Friday at Borgess. Mrs. Schmidt was 25 years old. A 1979 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, she was president and majority stockholder of McCormick Enterprises. Inc. of Delton. She is survived by her husband and daughter Jaclyn Jean, as well as her parents and seven sisters and brothers. She was taken lo Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Graveside services were held Monday at Cedar Creek Cemetery near Delton. The program will allow the district to col­ lect state aid for having the students in school even though they are not in classes. The board also adopted system wide goals for the 1986-87 school year. These include continuing to provide increased educational opportunities for students, expanding services for students with special needs, improving school library service, implementing projects to meet current building and site needs and developing plans for meeting future needs, and develop and implementing system-wide promotion and retention guidelines. Schoessel said the district "seems to have a problem” with guidelines for student reten­ tion and promotion. "We do have some students who graduated who should not have," Schoessel said. "We need a guideline to evaluate students’’ that can be used across the board. He said testing for competency before students are promoted to the next grade may “be a part of” recommendations he has asked for from the Coordinator of Educational Ser­ vices by the end of next year. School settles one contract; talks continue on teacher pact A 20 cent per-hour across the board raise is one of the new provisions of a contract that has been accepted by the Hastings Board of Education and ratified by the local school food workers union. Superintendent Carl Schocssel said at the board’s Tuesday meeting that talks with the Local 1910 Michigan Council Number 25-AFS-CME-AFL-CIO which he described “positive and professional" produced changes in grievance procedures, promotion and personal days. The board unamimously approved the con­ tract. which had been ratified by the union earlier this month by a 18-3 margin. Schoessel said the threc-year pact produced language changes in grievance procedures but would still allow the arbitrator to make deci­ sions about disputes. Another new provision changes the current guidelines for promotion. Workers will now be promoted based primarily on qualifications and not seniority. And a third major provision of the new con­ tract will change "personal" days to "business" days. Schocssel said the number of days allowed would remain the same, but that guidelines had been adopted that outline what can be done on business days. Workers had been able to use personal days for any purpose. The board also met in dosed session Tues­ day to discuss bargaining positions and cur­ rent negotiations with the Hastings teachers union. The teachers contract runs out on June 30. Saying both sides had agreed not to discuss the negoitiations in public, Schoessel declin­ ed to comment on the state of talks with the union. "All I can say is that the talks continue," Schoessel said. "We’re meeting regularly." He said he remained “hopeful" that an agreement would be reached before the con­ tract expired. Delton School Board’s millage proposal passes; incumbent defeated in board race In Monday’s election which pitted a school board’s millage renewal proposal against a lower citizens’ proposal that was placed on the ballot by petition, the Delton-Kellogg Board of Education’s request was approved by 55-pcrcent of the voters. The election, however, also brought the defeat of board incumbent Patricia Fales who lost by seven voles to Sylvia Forster, a leading supporter of the lower millage rate. Forster topped the three other candidates seeking the one available four-year term by capturing 557 votes. Fales received 550 votes: Gregory Linker. 248; and Alvin War­ ren, 76. The board’s proposal for a renewal of a 23.1 mill operating levy for five years, with a guarantee to provide bus transportation, was approved by a vote of 697-569. The citizens proposal of 21.5 mills, with 1.5 mills ear­ marked for transportation, was defeated by a vote of 707 against the levy and 611 in favor. "It’s a clear mandate from lhe electorate that Proposition I (lhe board’s proposal) was the choice in the election." said Superinten­ dent Dr. John Sanders. "We’re very pleased, obviously, that the community saw fit to sup- port the board, the administration and the staff to give the financial stability needed for long range planning." Sanders credits the group who volunteered time to help The Committee to Support the Delton Kellogg Schools, chaired by Joe Noto, for the successful millage victory at the polls. “We’re very appreciative of their support and help..." he said. The committee’s work was instrumental in helping voters to gain an understanding of the issues, rcecognizing the importance of the board's proposal and seeing the difference between the two propositions on the ballot, said Sanders, noting that the benefactors will be the students in lhe district. "We’re very pleased that we’ll have finan­ cial stability and look forward to long range planning, growth and development of our educational program.” Sanders also said the community was for­ tunate to have four candidates who were in­ terested in serving on the board. He called it a healthy sign to lhe importance of education in lhe community to have four citizens willing to serve. Voters approve 4-mill increase for Maple Valley Schools; approve renewal, too Maple Valley School District officials breathed sighs of relief Monday when the count revealed that voters had approved a fax hike for district operational needs. "It’s a big plus.” said Superintendent Car­ roll Wolff, who credited the work of the Citizens Advisory Committee as being a "big factor” in the success of the two millage issues on Monday's school ballot. The board had asked the district’s voters to approve a 16.71 mill renewal for three years, plus an additional four mills for three years for roof repairs, added pcrsoncl and building maintenance and repairs. "It’s very good for the future educational program of the district,” Wolff said. "It will allow us to reinstate programs that had been cut in recent years.” Wolff said the additional four mills would generate nearly 5480.000 in funds in its first Mg) year. Wolff said the millage renewal request passed in Nashville 544 yes to 162 no votes, and in Vermontville. 416 yes to 87 no. Together, the district approved the renewai 960-249, with two spoiled ballots. The four mill tax increase passed in Nashville 391-314 and in Vermontville, 307-194, a 698-508 total vote count. He also noted that the last time millage was approved in the district was in November of 1981 when 1.4 mills for transportation was requested. Voters also reelected Board of Education President Dave Hawkins with 767 votes and cFioseJBfalncc Pino to replace LeRoy Sleeper who did not seek reelection. Pino received 694 votes, and the third candidate. Dale Berry, gathered 619 votes. Discover many, many ways to tell Dad “Thanks”, within the friendly shops in our own hometown! �The Hastings Banner- Thursday. June 12,1966- Page5 eiud . . Penningtons to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Curtis-White united in marriage Feb. 8 Miss Cynthia L. Curtis and Steven D. White exchanged vows Saturday. February 8. 1986 at 4 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland. Pastor Cliff Randall performed the double ring ceremony in the presence of approximately 200 guests. Mrs. Frances Ruethcr was organist Soloist Lyn Blake sang •‘Together" and "Follow Me" and singing a duct of "Sun Rise, Sun Set ' were Lorraine and Brian Benedict. Parents of the bride arc Betty and Glcndon Curtis of Woodland and the groom's parents arc Win and Elaine Steward of Hastings and the late Duane White. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of while organza featuring a sweetheart neckline and stand up collar of ruf­ fled lace. Matching lace formed her long tappered sleeves and covered her picture hat securing her veil. Her hat was made by her friend Sue Pepper.. Her skirt and train was accented with a flounce ruffle. She carried a cascade bouquet of red roses, and white and pink carnations, f Sue Studc. sister of the groom, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Sue Radant. Lin­ da Lancaster. Kim Sccsc and Lorraine Benedict. Wes Roth served as bestman. Groomsmen were Steve Radant. Joe BIcam. Derrick Cross and Ron Lancaster, cousin of the groom. Ushers were Mike and Doug Cur­ tis, brothers of the bride. Flower girl was Kristy Clark, second cousin of the groom and ringbearer was Kurt Rafflcr, nephew of the groom. Tony and Linda Curtis, brother and sister­ in-law of the bride, served as master and mistress of ceremonies al the reception held at the Lake Odessa Community Building. Assisting were Shirley Kilmer and Norma Jean Clum, aunts of the bride, Amy Ward, se­ cond cousin of the groom. Sue and R«xl Pep­ per, Nancy and Rodger Stowell, and Jack and Shirley Smith. Diane and Scott Collins, sister and brother-in-law of the groom and Deb Raffler, sister of the groom. The lovely tiered cake was made by Sheila Carter. Tracy Heath, second cousin of the bride, attended the guest book and Mark Raf­ flcr and Eric Collins, nephews of the groom, assisted with gifts. Honored guests were Mrs. Lucy Classic of Woodland, grandmother of the bride and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Colvin of Hastings, grand­ parents of the groom. The couple now reside at their home in Hastings following a honeymoon of skiing in Brethren, ML Howe-Matthews announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Steve Horton of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Howe of Grand Rapids arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer Lynn Howe to Gordon Scott Matthews, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Mat­ thews of Hastings. Jennifer is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High and is presently employed with Wells T.V. Gordon is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High and is presently employed on the family farm. An Oct. 14. 1986 wedding is being planned. Abson-Stevens announce engagement Semrau-Halsey announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. David and Brika Wood of Hastings are proud to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter Jeannette Elaine Abson to Timothy Allen Stevens of Grand Rapids, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Stevens of Woodland. Tim is a 1980 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 1984 graduate of Ferris State College. He majored in Business Manage­ ment and Architecture. He is currently employed by the Haven-Busch Company of Grand Rapids as an Assistant National Sales Manager. Jeannette is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1984 graduate of the Grand Rapids Educational Center. She is employed as a Dental Assistant by Drs. Van Sweden and Shoemaker of Grand Rapids. A September wedding has been planned. Mr. and Mrs. William SemrJn of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Kathleen L. to Scott A. Halsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Halsey of Silver City, NM. formerly of Charlotte. Kathy is a 1982 graduate of Maple Valley High School and attended Davenport College. She is currently employed by Dadant and Sons in Potterville. Scott is a 1981 graduate of Maple Valley High School, a 1984 graduate of Kalamazoo Community College and attended Ferris State College. An August 16. 1986 wedding is being plan­ ned in Charlotte. - SYNOPSIS REGULAR MEETING Rutland Charter Township Covey-Blankenship engagement told Strimbacks to observe 25th wedding anniversary Greenleafs to observe 40th wedding anniversary Partlo-Best exchange wedding vows April 26 Jerry and Teri Best were married April 26. in Howell. Michigan. Jerry is the son of Larry Best and Judy Chit­ tick. Teri is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Partlo of Akron. Shriver-Weyerman united in marriage Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Randall of Dayton. TN. (Formerly of DeltonI arc pleas­ ed to announce the engagement of their daughter Staci Ann to Billy Lynn Butcher. Staci is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is employed at the Rhea Co. Medical Center in Dayton. TN. Billy Lynn Butcher is lhe son of Mr. Bill B. Butcher of Dallas. Ga and Mrs. Evelyn M Hilton of Graysville. TN. Billy is employed at Signal Plating Inc. in Chattanooga. TN. The couple arc planning an August wedding and will honeymoon in Panama City. Lwier and Leah Hand of Lake Odessa will Wlebrate their golden wedding anniversary at an open house given by their children at the Church of the Brethren, located on Saratoga and Rcdncr Drive in Battle Creek. The open house will be held on June 29, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The family has re­ quested no gifts, please. Their children are Mrs. Thomas (Beverly) Williams from Mar^all. Mrs. Ronald (Wanda) Yaudes from Cary. NC. Mrs. Morris (Sherili) Rausch from Lake Odess. Mrs. Robert (Sandra) West from Saginaw, and Mrs. James (Carolyn) Humeston from Battle Creek. The Hands "ave 15 grandchildren and two great­ grandchildren. Legal Notice Mr. and Mrs. Lansing Greenleaf will obsvivc their 40th wedding anniversary June 21 with an open house from 2-5 p.m. at the Hinds School historical site at the comer of Brogan and Cedar Creek roads. Hosting will be their daughters Mary. Judy, and Linda (Greenleaf) Tobias. All friends, relatives, and neighbors are invited. No gifts please. Randall-Butcher announce engagement Vaughn and Bonnie Pennington of Lake Odessa will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on June 22. An open house will be held in their honor at the Lakewood United Methodist Church on East M-50. Lake Odessa from 2-5 p.m. The former Bonnie Blood and Vaughn Pen­ nington were married on June 3. 1961 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church with Rev. John Rathbun officiating. Vaughn has been employed for 20 years at Oldsmobile in Lansing, as a die designer. They presently reside at 5138 Musgrove Hwy., Lake Odessa. They have two sons and one daughter. Their children would like to extend on in­ vitation to all relatives, friends, and neighbors to help in celebrating this occasion. The open house will be shared with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Strimback who are also celebrating their 25lh anniversary. Hands to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Linda L. Shriver and Eldon (Al) B. Wcyerman were united in marriage May 17. The morning ceremony was held at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings in the presence of about 25 guests. Attending the bride was Bridget Justice of Grand Rapids, friend of the bride, and Kimberly (Wcycrman) Sams, daughter of the groom. For the groom, the best man was Charlie (Wcycrman) Sams, son of the groom. John Wcyerman. father of the groom, also stood up with the groom. Immediately following the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's parents' home. Parents of the couple arc Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Shriver of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. John Wcycrman of Middleville. After a brief honeymoon to Savannah. Ga. the couple returned home to Hammond Road. Hastings. Cecil and Karon Strimback of Lake Odessa will be celebrating their 25th wedding an­ niversary on Sunday. June 22. An open house will be held in their honor at. the Lakewood United Methodist Church op East M-50, Lake Odessa from 2-5 p.m. The couple will be renewing their vows al L30 p.m. The former Karon Pennington and Cecil Strimback were married on June 17, 1961 at the Sebcwa Church of God, Lake Odessa, with Rev. Calvin Kidder officiating. They have two sons, one daughter and three grandchildren. Their children would like to extend an in­ vitation to all relatives, friends and neighbors to take part in their parents renewal of vows and the reception following. The open house will be shared with Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Pennington, who also are celebrating their 25th anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. William Davis of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Mclisa Ann Covey to Donald Edward Blankenship son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Blankenship also of Hastings. An October II, 1986 wedding is being planned. James to observe 25th wedding anniversary The children of Larry and Sandy James would like you to join them in a celebration of 2s years together June 14 at the Knights of Columbus at 8 p.m. Come and enjoy with them a night of dancing and more! Carpenters to observe 25th wedding anniversary John and Barbara Carpenter will celebrate their 25th Anniversary June 14 with an open house from 4-7 p.m. at 6590 Wall Lake Road (M-43), Delton. Hosting the open house will be their children Carmala Carpenter of Kalamazoo, Rodney and Carlenc Hook of Grand Rapids, and John Carpenter of Delton. All friends, relatives and neighbors are cor­ dially invited to join lhe celebration. JUNE 4. 1986 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m.. oil Board Members present also 7 residents. 2 guests. Approved minutes of Moy 7th meeting. Received reports from Has­ tings City Library re: residents useage. Pat Sharpe re: spraying of Algonquin Lake. Approved holding o Truth & Taxation hearing at July 2nd Board Meeting. Noted proof of Insurance receved re: 4th of July fireworks at Algonquin Lake. Petitions received for special 2 year Trustee term from Russell Palmer, Cindy Smith and Barbara Bedlord. Received and placed on file Treasurers and Building Admin­ istrators reports. Approved by unanimous vole that refunds for building permits not be allowed unloss under ex­ treme circumstances. Appro ed resolution for Cale­ donia Cablcvision, Inc. to soil and install satellite receivers and scrambled satellite programming by unanimous roll coll vote. Unanimous roll call vote ap­ proving fire protection be put on November ballot, a renewal for 4 years. Approved by unanimous roll coll vote payment of vouchers No. 3903 thru No. 3929. General Fund $6,763.04; Weed Control Fund $7,790.40. Adjournment at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, PHYLLIS FULLER. Clerk Attested to by ROBERT EDWARDS. Supervisor (6-12) 25th Anniversary &OPEN HOUSE m B 3Jane & Glenn Kahler Saturday, June 21*3-6 p.m. at ... 54 TANNER LAKE ROAD R.S.V.P. 945-9758 Please come and enjoy the celebration of their marriage. — POSITION OPEN - Police Dispatcher QUALIFICATIONS: High School Graduate or Equivalent, 18 years ol age or older, good eyesight, hearing, voice and coordination, no criminal records. Ideal candidate will possess typing skills, filing, radio procedures, computer operation, multi-line telephone answering, work well with people, knowledge of roads and communities in Barry County. Be able to perform under emergency con­ ditions, willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays. BENEFITS: Starting pay $6.10 per hour, health, den­ tal, life Insurance programs, vacation and sick leave. Please send resume to: Barry County Sheriff’s Department, 1212 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Att: Undersheriff Orr. — Sorry County It tn oqutl opportunity ttnploytr — ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JUNE 23,1986 McMillen-Gariock united In marriage Marriage vows were spoken on Saturday afternoon. May 24 by Lorraine McMillen and Donald Garlock in a two o’clock ceremony performed by the Rev. George Speas. Guests were seated on the lawn at lhe home of the bride and he; children Marlene and Bryon Zelmer and witnessed the ceremony set against a wooded background. The bridal par­ ty was flanked by bouquets of white spring flowers and red geraniums. The bride was at­ tended by her close friend Deb Vroman. The groom's attendant was. his lifelong friend Allan Decker of Hastings. The bride chose a street length dress of pale green featuring a pleated bib front and shawl collar ending at a waistline bow. She carried a arrangement of white roses and baby’s breath. Her matron of honor wore a white dress with peach accessories and carried an arrangement of peach roses and baby’s breath. The groom and best man wore dark suits. Parents of the couple are LaRue and Betty McMillen of Maple Street, rural Lake Odessa, and the Menon Garlocks of Johnson Street. Lake Odessa. Immediate families of the couple and their close friends attended. An honored guest was the bride’s grandmother Mrs. Zella Hazzard Beckhold. Following the ceremony, refreshments were served from tables on the patio with the bride's sister Mrs. Thomas (Marian) Weinberg of Buchanan serving. After opening their gifts, the couple left for a weekend in western Michigan. The groom is employed at Keeler Brass Company in Grand Rapids after graduating from Lakewood High School and attending Lake Superior State College. The bride is a graduate of Buchanan High School and Lansing Community College as a para­ legal. She is employed in a Lake Odessa law office. 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M-37 (next to Cappon Oil) Hastings, Michigan Phone 948-4033 OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWEll Phone 685-6881 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Saturday 8:00 a.m. to Noon �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 12,1986 Brother should ‘wise up’ — ■ The Strickland Agency, Inc. A DMrim ef MM WrMim toimnnce Gw 301 South Michigan, Hasting- Ann Landers Corner ot Mlchloon ond Cantor Phone 945*3215 Representing an American Industry WE'RE TRUE BLUE TO OUR CUSTOMERS! Grow up and join the human race Gilmore’s THE BOSS IS AWAY While the boss Is away the employees will play! Willpower required All Rings ^^OFF - IN stock — Starts Friday, June 13 ends Saturday, June 28 No matter your price range... No matter your taste... You’ll find your choice here! • Diamonds • • • • • Rubies • Garnets • Emeralds • Peridot Sapphires Topaz Pearls Amethyst • • • • • • Zircon Opals Star Sapphires Tourmaline Cameos Black Onyx A&a.Many Impressive Remounts Gilmore Jewelers W *7« Dear Ann Landers: My husband and brother-in-law had a huge fight, and now they refuse to be in the same room together. ’ My family has always gathered for all ma­ jor occasions and we have one coming up soon. I feel that my parents should not be hurt because of this falling out and the two battling boys ought to be civil to one another when they arc thrown together. Unfortunately, my husband refuses to go anywhere "Bud” might turn up. Should I stay home with my husband or at­ tend the family gatherings alone? Either way it will be obvious to my parents that there is a problem. My husbano reads you every day and maybe if you put this in your column you could save us from more pain and further arguments - NAME WITHHELD ON REQUEST. DEAR N.W.: Go to the family gettogethers. Why stay home and miss the fun because your husband is a sorehead? If anyone asks. "Where's the weirdo?” say. "He didn't feel like coming.” No details need to be given. In time he may grow up and decide to rejoin the human race. flu- Dear Ann Landers: I have been wanting to write to • you about this problem for several weeks because it is apparent to me that I can­ not help myself. About three months ago this very.good­ looking guy (I guess he is about 25) moved in next door to us. The problem began a month ago. My husband works the second shift six days a week and I am at home alone. I watch a lot of TV to kill time. The houses arc close together and if someone has their shades up. you can see everything that goes on. At about the same time every night, this hunk starts to undress in front of the window. What scares me is that I look forward lo wat­ ching him parade around in his tiny bikini briefs. Lately I have been fantazising about this guy a lot. I can't stop thinking about his body. Our marriage has been terrific and I have no complaints about our sex life. If my husband should find out that I am lusting after the guy next door, it could mean trouble. What do you suggest? - THE WINDOW WATCHER. DEAR W.W.: Somehow you must break this cycle of voyeurism before it gets you inu> serious trouble. Invite family or friends over - or make plans to go out. Have you considered lacking or taping your window shade so you won’t be tempted? My suggestions are going to require a lot of willpower, but unless you get control of lhe situation, you stand to lose a gret deal. Hazing should be illegal Dear Ann lenders: I disagree with your suggestion that we have laws against college hazing in every state instead of only 26. Do wc need laws for EVERYTHING? A young man who is smart enough lo get inlo college should be smart enough to know better than to jump from a second-story window inlo a haystack or lake part in the crazy stunts you described. Please. Ann. no more laws’ Let's teach our children to use the brains God gave them SOUTHERN CAL. DEAR S. CAL.: Do you have any idea how many God-given brains cease to function when peer pressure takes over -- or when kids get drunk? I believe hazing should be illegal in every state and stiff penalties imposed on anyone caught breaking this law. Death is too dear a price to pay for the impetuosity of youth. Spinal injuries could be avoided Dear Ann Landers: As a neurosurgeon. I treat many spinal cord injuries, but none as serious or disturbing as those sustained by young people who. through carelessness or ig­ norance. permanently paralyze themselves in diving accidents. Most of these victims were in excellent physical condition and had promising futures. Now they are destined to spend the rest of their lives in wheelchairs. Diving accidents have become the fourth most trequent cause of spinal cord injuries, surpassed only by auto accidents, falls and gunshots wounds. Diving-related spinal cord injuries run as high as 2,000 each year. Nearly 90 percent of lhe victims arc young males between 15 and 29. Nearly all these injuries result in perma­ nent incapacitation of the arms and legs. Most of these accidents are lhe results of plunging headfirst into unknown lakes, ponds and rivers that are too shallow or contain con­ crete slabs or fallen trees. In almost all in­ stances, too much alcohol has been a factor. Please print the most important considera­ tions for safe diving: 1. Know the depth of the water and realize that depth can vary at different locations within the same pond, lake of river. 2. Always jump feet first on lhe initial plunge even if you believe it’s safe to dive there. 3. Never drink and dive or swim. 4. Remember - attitude is important. Though diving is recreational, it should still be taken seriously. Ann. if young people would only realize that spinal cord injuries are forever, they would surely be more careful. — FLET­ CHER EYSTER, M.D., DIRECTOR OF SPINAL CORD INJURY SERVICES, WEST FLORIDA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, PENSACOLA, FLA. DEAR DR. EYSTER: Thanks for a letter that could have a major impact on the lives of countless readers. As a longtime board member of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, I can tell you there is nothing so tragic as a onceenergetic, buoyant young peson who must spend the rest of his or her life in a wheelchair because the water wasn’t as deep as it looked. DELTON-KELLOGG SCHOOL Summer School and Enrichment — PROGRAM OFFERINGS — □ CREDIT SUMMER SCHOOL CLASSES • HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL: High School 96 credit 8:00-11:00 a.m. English 8:00-11:00 a m. High School Vz credit Science 8:00-11:00 a.m. High School Vz credit Government 12.00-3:00 p.m. High School Vz credit Social Studies High School 1200-3 GO, p m Vz credit Math _________ _ COST. Irwlistrict $45.00 plus $10.00 refundable book deposit. Out-ol-district $55.00 plus $10.00 refundable book deposit. June 23 th u July 24 Monday through Thursday. To be eligible, a student must have failed Vz credit In tba course(s) selected. Teacher/administrator referral necessary. ELEMENTARY - REMEDIAL CLASSES — □ READING Grades 1-4; MATH Grades 1-4,8:00-9:00 a.m., 9:00-10:00 a.m., 10:00-11:00 a.m., 11:00-12:00 p.m. (possible). Both classes same lime schedule. June 23 • July 17 Monday through Thursday. Teacher/admlnlstralor referral necessary. Location: Elementary School. Cost: $30.00 or 2 classes for $50.00. MIDDLE SCHOOL READING Grades 5-8; MATH Grades 5-8, 8:00-10:00 a.m„ 10:00-12:00 p.m. Both classes same time schedule. June 23 - July 17 Monday through Thursday. High School. Teachenadministrator referral necessary. Cost: $30.00 or 2 for $50.00. ‘Financial assistance is available tor remedial and credit classes. — FIELD TRIPS — □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Registration $5.00, ages 21 years and above. Possible destinations and cost. FRANKENMUTH $10.00 plus meal AMISH VILLAGE, Shipshewana. Indiana. $5.00 plus meal ROCKFORD, Ml. Discount shopping. $5.00 plus meal. DUTCH VILLAGE, Holland, Ml. $5.00 plus meal. SAUGATUCK Boat cruise and shopping, $5 00 plus costs. GREENFIELD VILLAGE $10.00 plus admission and meal. CHICAGO ■ WATER TOWER PLACE $10 00 plus meal CHICAGO - MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY & SHEDD AQUARIUM $10 00 plus meal HOME GARDENING & LANDSCAPING Vegetable, herb, flower and greenhouse garden­ ing. landscaping, June 23 - July 24. twice a week. 1 Vz hours each day. Braeloch Farm. Cost: $25 00. ELEMENTARY - - ENRICHMENT CLASSES - □ FRENCH 8:00-10:00 a.m.. 10:00-12:00 p.m., 4 weeks, June 23 • July 17, Monday through Thursday. Elementary School. Dear Ann lenders: I plan to have a formal wedding in a few months and would like very much for my three brothers to be ushers (ages 12. 15. and 18). The 18-year-old has very long hair (below the shoulders) and it is unkempt most of the time. Is it fair for me to ask him to cut his hair for my wedding? My fiance, who is a conser­ vative person, doesn't want him in the wed­ ding party if he refuses to cut his hair. -­ TRUSTING YOUR JUDGMENT (NO NAME PLEASE). DEAR TRUSTING: 1 hope by the time (his letter appears in print your brother will have wised up to the fact that long hair has been out for quite some time. If not. you should ask him nicely if he would mind having his hair "shaped” by a professional - and offer to pay for it. CONFIDENTIAL to Doubting Thomas in Garden City: Stop doubting. Tom. The Mrs. Finnie, a.m. Kindergarten - Julie Anthony. Bobby Baker. Beau Barnum. Matt Barnum. Jim Birman. Karen DeMolt, Brian Dunkelbergcr, Tim Easey. Shanna Fisher, Robbie Garrett, Kelly Goddard. Holly Gog­ gins. Tom Goggins. Greta Higgins. Robby Lake, Jeremy Mallison. Greg Marcussc, Allisha Miller. Amanda Miller. Gcnna Nichols. David Rose. Sarah Scgar. Lesley Thornton. Chris Young. Mrs. Finnie, p.m. Kindergarten - Larry Bailey. Heidi Banning. Brad Bustancc. Tye Casey, Bridgil Cook. Robert Hodgcwind. Ginger Johnson, Jamie Kirkendall. David Koutz, Alex La May. Crystal Madden. Melissa Mcaney, Mark Miller. Joshua Richie, Jessica Robinson. Timothy Rounds. Sarah Koush, Travis Smith, Adam Taylor, Ty Wood. Mrs. Evans, a.m. Kindergarten - Eva Chcwning, Mat Dunklcc, Andrea Easey. Brandon Hammond. Andrea Hass. Greg Hull. Max Krebs. Scan Kelly. Amber Mikolajezyk. Nicole Long. Jennifer Rogers. Julie Sherman. Amy Swainston, Tennille Walters. Mrs. Evans, p.m. Kindergarten - Amy Archambeau, Billy Carter. Gena Duflo. Jason Freeman, Amanda Keeler. Tyler Mayne. Laura McKinney. Jon Merrick. Jessica Mer­ rill, Josh Newton. Jolene Pasternak. Jessica Price, Carrie Service, Joel Straw. Brooke Ulrich, Kristin Vanderbaan. Mrs. Sharpe, 1st Grade - Jodie Oilman, Amy Doty. Joshua Duits, David Frisby. Eric Greenfield. Jcrmain Halton. Jason Jordan, Shannon Mcllvain. David Miller. Eric Miller. Troy Pittelkow. Jenny Smith. Ronni Sue Wilson. Mrs. Corrigan, 1st Grade - Jay Bolthouse. Martha Gibbons, Joyce Griffith. Brandy Johnson. Robin Moore, Barbie Nelson, Jen­ nifer Shumway. Jessica Solmes, Eric Soya. Mrs. Griggs, 1st Grade - Rachel Apsey. Heather Banning. Maria Cook. Bruce DcVrec. Justin Dunkelbergcr. Tara Edger. Tracy Eggleston. Felicity Graham. Jim Hcnncy, Tara Hummell, Erin Kotcsky, Brandi Meek, Tony San Inocencio. David Shancck, Krista! Yoder. Mrs.'DeWitt, 2nd Grade - Liz Bates, Morgan Brill. Jaime Brookmeycr. Sharon Fields, Teddy Griffith. Ron Hawkins. Carrie Hendershot. Duane Krebs. Russell Madden. Aaron Schantz. Mrs. Kent, 2nd Grade - Justin Brehm. James Capers. Roni Fisher. Seth Hutchins. Melinda Kelly, Sharyn Kauffman, Chad Met­ zger, Brandon Orbcck, Joe Rodrigucz, Katie VanderLaan, Jennifer Welchcr. Mrs. Greenfield, 2nd Grade - Matt Bir­ man, Ty Boulter, Paul Hawkins, Scott Schantz. Brandy Todd. Mrs. Johnston, 3rd Grade - Brice Arentz. Kari Baker, Julie Blessing, Cal Casey. Chari­ ty Cruttenden. Dan Dulyea, Tiffany Everett. Mark Furrow. Stacy Houghtalin, Matt Kirkendall. Sabrina Kosbar, Kris Meek, Hol­ ly Miller. Jennifer Myers, Angie Rupright. Robert Smith, Jennifer Warren. • Mrs. Baron, 3rd Grade - Brian Bennett. Brenda Brooks, Shelly Davis, Tammy Davisson. Lisa Emery. Jenny Gardner, Cam Giles, Angela Hall, Marisa Kelly, Dawn Knickerbocker, Carl Olson, Justin Reid, Amy Rhodes, Tonya Scott, Gabrielle Solmes, Chad Walden. □ TENNIS CLINIC Maximum age: 15 years; Beginners, 2 hours/day; Intermediate, 2 hours/day; Advanced Intermediate 2 hours/day, Monday through Thursday. Cost: $40.00. O SPANISH 8:00-10:00 a.m., 10:00-12:00 p.m., 4 weeks June 23 - July 17. Monday through Thursday. Elementary School. Cost: $30.00. ’ COMPUTER CAMP Commodore 64 s. 8:00-10:00 a m., Session 1 June 23 • July 10; Ses­ sion 2 July 14 • July 31. Elementary School. Cost: $40.00 each session. Maximum 15 students. MIDDLE SCHOOL MR. WIZARD SCIENCE CLASS 9:00-12 00 Monday and Wednesday. June 23 • July 24. High School Cost: $30.00 COMPUTER CAMP Commodore 64,s, 10:15 am. ■ 12:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Session 1 June 23 • July 10; Session 2 July 14 . July 31. Middle School. Cost: $40.00 each session Maximum 15 students. HIGH SCHOOL COMPUTER CAMP Apple 11E's. 8:00-10:00 a m Monday through Thursday. Session 1 June 23 • July 10; Session 2 July 14 • July 3i. High Schoo1- Cost: $40.00 each session. Maximum 15 students. ’ ADVANCED SCIENCE SEMINAR Grades 9-12 June 23 - July 17 Monday through Thurs­ day. times to be arranged. High School Cost: $3000. ACT WORKSHOP August 12 - August 21 Tueudav Wednesday. Thursday. 7:00-10:00 p.m.. High School. Cost: $50.00. ’ APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE IN SCHOOL OFFICES - For Program Information, Contact LOUISE ANGELO, Community Education Office ... 623-5151, Ext. 222 For Information about High School Credit Classes, Contact... DR. CAMILLE SANDERS, Assistant Principal High School Landers* booklet. "Sex and the Teenager." explains every aspect of sexual behavior • where to draw the line, how to say no. the various methods of contraception, the dangers of VD. the symptoms and where to get help. For a copy, send S2 and a long, self­ addressed. stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11995. Chicago. III. 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE Miss Campbell, 4th Grade - Becky Bower. Rachel Brighton. Tammy Farris. Melaine Hendershot. Vickie Hine. Audra Lewis. Joseph Shancck. Mrs. Lake, 4th Grade - April Lake. Chip Lake, Tonya Gardner. Shaun Halliburton, Jasmin Kinckcrbockcr. Andy Quick. Todd Sanlnoccncio. Shcllic Schantz. Denna Smith. Dana Van Natter. Mrs. Wilcox, 4th Grade - Rcnac Apsey. Teri McCandlish. Mrs. Wilcox, 5th Grade - DeAnna Bill­ ings. Emily Grabau. Jason Harr. Mike Hen­ son. Becky Huss. Melissa Kelley. David Solmes, Gordon Tait. Chad Warren. Mr. Palmer, Sth Grade - Rusty Bible. Tammy Bridgman. Holly Bryan, Cheric Co­ tant, Mindy Dale. Teri Eisner. Jeff Furrow. Kisti Mathews. Mike O’Grady. Adelia Scars. Mr. Kirkendall, 6th Grade - Nicole Bcl.son, Tammy Clow. Elicia Lepper, Amy Gordon, Jessica Norton. Karla Preston. Matt Tait. Lee Ann Thurber. Brenda Vrooman. • Free movies to be shown on Saturday Three free movies will be shown at Hastings Public Library this Saturday. June 14. at 10:30 a.m. Two favorite children’s books will be color­ fully animated. Curious George Goes to the Hospital finds George going to the hospital after swallowing a jigsaw puzzle piece. The resulting adventure acquaints children with (he procedures of (he hospital as well as the misadventures of the curious monkey. Where the Wild Things Are is based on the Caldecott-Award winning book by Maurice Scndak. This dramatic adventure is part of a child’s fantasy as Max dreams he sails away to a faraway land of wild beasts where he reigns as king. The final film is Froggie Went a-Courtin ’. This delightful film opens with a group of small children clustered around a folk singer­ guitarist. They arc singing about the adven­ tures of the beloved amorous Froggie. As the song continues, the picture dissolves to Froggic: a young child dressed in tights, a ruffled shirt and hat with feather. In full costume, with props they made themselves, the children act out the entire song in mime. The cast is ethnically mixed and includes handicapped children in key roles. Children preschool through ages 10 and up are invited to participate in the Hastings Public Library's Summer Reading Club. Prizes will be awarded and a party is planned for August 16 at 10:30 a.m. with storyteller Becky Goodspeed of Grand Rapids sharing her special stories with participants. Legal Notice □ CHILDREN’S GYMNASTICS Pre-school to Intermediate/Advanced. Instructor Ten Schiedel, June 23 • July 10. Monday through Thursday. H.S. Gym-balcony. Cost: Pre school $10.00 Vrhour; All others $20.00 1-hour. Can drugs be a friend in tune of stress ? If you keep your head together can they be of help? Ann Landers’ all-new booklet. "The Low down on Dope, "separates the fact from the fiction. Gel it today. For each booklet ordered, send $2. plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11995 Chicago. Illinois Southeastern Elementary Citizenship Honor Roll □ DAY CAMP Ages 3-7 years, Monday through Friday, July 7 - July 18. M.S. and Playground, children to bring sack lunch, milk and snacks provided. Cost: $40.00. T-shirt, crafts, games, etc. □ READING FOR FUN & PRIZES Grades 1-8, Reading Competition. 8:00-12:00 a.m., Mon­ day and Thursday. June 23 - July 24, M.S. Media Center. Registration: $5.00. evidence is mounting. Swedish and American scientists are finding clues that suggest alcoholism and anti-social behavior may in­ deed have a genetic component. Common Council — MAY 27. 1986 Common Council met in reg­ ular session in lhe City Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan, on Tuesday. Moy 27. 1986 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook presiding. Present at roll call were: Campbell. Cusack. Gray. Hemerling. Jasperse. Miller. Spackmon and Walton. Moved by Spockmon. support­ ed by Gray that the minutes of lhe Moy 12. 1986 meeting be ap­ proved os corrected, ond signed by the Mayor ond City Clerk. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Invoices read: Hastings Ambulance $8,531.75 East Jordon Iron Worksl .149.14 Haviland Products 1.329.50 • 1,379.50 2.709.00 Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spackmon that the above in­ voices be approved os read. Yeas Walton. Spockmon. Miller. Jasperse. Hemerling. Gray. Cusack. Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Mark Steinlort presented a check lo Ralph Shirkey for $100 from the Chamber ol Commerce for coming up with the winning logo for tho City and to Linda Sherry a chock for $50.00 for the Slogan 'Wo treasure the old: Pro­ gress with the new". Mr. Shirkey thanked everyone and asked that the $100 be returned ond us­ ed lo harry on the logo. Moved by Walton, supported by Spockmon that the letter from the Hostings Public Library with a survey included, requesting that a copy of lhe survey be moil­ ed out with the summer tax bills be allowed. The Library to supply copies to Treasurer. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Hemerling. that the bids for roofs on the Fire Station. City Hall. City Goroge. ond Fish Hatchery Build­ ing from Amar Roofing Inc. for $31,163. Sheriff Goslin $33,885. ond Hoekstra $34,233 be award­ ed to Amar Roofing for $31.163. Roofs to be Tiffany single-ply roofing membrane guaranteed for 12 years, except the Fish Hat­ cher Building which will be shingled. Amar to supplv City with necessary bonding informa­ tion under the direction of tho Director of Public Services. Yeas Campbell. Cusack. Gray. Hemerling. Jasperse. Miller Spockmon and Walton. Absent None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Campbell that the resolution adopting amendments to the Uni­ form Traffic Code for the City be­ ing Act 62 PA 1956 State of Michigon bo approved. Yeas Walton, Spackmon. Miller. Jasperse, Hemerling. Gray. Cusack, Compboll. Absent. None. Carried. Public Hearing hold on the Vikmg Industrial Development Districl. No comment from lhe public Moved by Jasperse. supported by Campbell that lhe resolution »o establish the V.k.ng Induslr.al Development Distort be opprov Yeas: Campbell. Cusack. Gray. Jasperse, Miller. Spackmon and Walton. Abstained: Hemerling Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spockmon. support­ ed by Gray that a public hearing be set on the proposed 86/87 budget ond any additional mill­ age rale for lhe 1987 budget be adopted. Yeas: Walton. Spockmon. Miller. Jasperse. Hemerling. Gray. Cusock. Campbell. Absent None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, support­ ed by Gray that the Fire Chief be allowed to attend lhe Fire Chiefs convention in Midland July 12-16 with necessary expenses. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Cusack, that the Council as a body visit each deportment, one ol a time on the fourth Monday of each before the council meet•ng. fo visit a deportment ond see the functions and services provid­ ed by them, ond the director of public services schedule the tours ond tho clerk send a notice of each meeting, and tho first meeting bo June 23. 1986. Yeas. All, Absent: Nano. Carried. Moved by Campbell, support­ ed by Cusack that the meeting adpurn al 8:10 p.m Yeas All. Absent None. Carried. Read and approved WILLIAM R. COOK Mayor SHARON VICKERY. City Clerk (6-12) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 12,1986- Page 7 Pennock Hospital AuxiiiarypresenfTN From Time to Time,,, r by...Esther Walton J. Arts - Crafts - Retail “UNDER THE PINES” Saturday, June 21 • 9 to 5 <, 911 W. GREEN ST.. HASTINGS Wooden Toys • Cross Stitch Work Rugs • Quilts • Dolls • Clocks • Paintings • Pillows • Concessions Available • Retail • S/TE/SPACE PROCEEDS 70 GO TO PURCHASE... All of Barry County was his parish (Note: The mkrofilm copy of this article was ier> faint and the editor Ls not sure the names are correctly spelled.) Hill January 13. 1878. Rev Daniel Bush, the first Methodist p. cachet ever sent to Barry County, who was the pastor here from September 1841 to Scptcmeber 1842 by in­ vitation filled the pulpit of the Hastings Methodist Church and gave reminiscences of his early pastor at work when the town con­ sisted ot about a dozen log houses. By resolu­ tion he was invited to write a letter giving facts relative to his ministry in that early day Sometime after January 13. 1878, he wrote a letter to Hon. S.C. Prindlc then a member of the local church and a man who had been for many years probate judge of Barry County. This letter was passed over the Hon. Daniel Striker, former president of the Barry County Pioneer Society, and member of the Methodist Church, who carefully preserved it. The letter was made public when portions of it were read at a "Historical Sunday” ser­ vice at the Methodist Church in May 1915. The letter follows: On the 13th of January 1878, in the Methodist church al Hastings I gave a history of my early itinerant work. The church, by resolution, requested me lo give in writing tne substance of mv discourse, so far as it related to Barry County, and to connect with it any additional incidents 1 might recall to memory. In compliance with the above request 1 send you lhe following: Early in the fall of 1841 1 rode into Hastings on horse hack and announced myself a minister of the gospel sent by the Methodist Conference to labor among them as a messenger of God. The people received with a cordiality and warm heartednc&s that at once inspired me with confidence and hope. Permit me here to record it to the credit of the people of Hastings; without an exception in all my itinerant experience. I never met with a warmer reception than I did at Hastings, although there was not a professor of religion in that place. There were at this time of my memory serves me. some ten or twelve buildmgs in Hastings. The most of them built of log and the people were all in poor circumstances, and had to exercise the most rigid economy to br­ ing the year around and secure the necessaries of life. There were forty dollars missionary money appropriated for the support of my family. This small appropriation enjoined upon me the necessity of practicing the same rigid economy that others were required to ex­ ercise. The people, however were quite liberal, and wc passed through the year very comfortably. The first thing in order was to secure a residence for my family. The people of Hastings would not consent to any living out­ side the village. We made diligent search but no house could be found. Alexander McAr­ thur a noble spirited man. had built a frame house, put on the siding and put in the floors, but it had not the inside finished. He said to me that if I could do no better, I could put my things into his chamber and eat at his table un­ til other provision could be made. 1 accepted this offer procured a team and double wagon, went to Grand Rapids and got what furniture was necessary for housekeeping and took i: to Hastings, and pul it into McArthurs chamber, which we reached by means of a sort of lad­ der. My wife soon partitioned off a little room in the comer of the chamber, about 8x10 feet, by hanging up sheets, inlo which we put our bed. and what little furniture we had. and we found ourselves as comfortable as cir­ — NEW ELECTRIC BEDS Raindate ... October 10 • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. cumstances would admit of in the "first Methodist parsonage in Hastings." The people at once held a consultation in reference to providing more comfonble quarters for the preacher Thoma-. Bunker and Alvin W. Bailey were chief spirits in the enterprise. They soon agreed that A.W. Bailey take charge of the matter, and push for­ ward to completion as rapidly as possible a house to be occupied as a parsonage. A house was soon erected and enclosed with a brick fireplace and chimney, but was not finished iaside. On lhe first day of January. 1842, wc moved into our new home and experienced all that is implied in the term "Happy New Year." 1 furnished my home with firewood by felling timber that grew near the house, and getting the loan of oxen of people who came to mill to draw it. Allusion had frequently been made to my hunting proclivities. 1 will say that it was a matter of convenience to me to have known something of the habits of the deer and to know how to capture them. Not long after 1 went to Hastings McArthur killed a deer about two miles south of the village. The next morn­ ing he went with an ox team to bring it in. When he was 'ready to start he asked me if I could hunt I replied: "Yes. 1 am a perfect nimrod." “Well." he said, "come with me and kill a deer and wc will bring in two." I went with him. Wc came to a cedar swamp where 1 left Mack and commenced to hunt. Before he was out of hearing I saw a fine deer, drew a bead on him and he was mine. Wc took home the two deer and had a fine feast. After a while our venison was gone. Mack called me early one frosty morning and said he was venison hungry, and wanted me to take his rifle and go to the woods. So I started out before sunrise and returned in about an hour and showed him my bloody hands. He straightened himself up and announced it to the whole village. "The parson has killed another deer." This time I captured one of the finest bucks I ever killed. This will do for hunting stories. I commenced my missionary labors as soon as I reached Hastings. A new school house had been built the same year I came, into which we assembled for worship. From this point I went into all the settlements in Barry County, the western part of Eaton County, and the northern part of Kalamazoo County, preaching everywhere I could assemble a con­ gregation. leading the wanderer back to the fold, and making conversions for those who felt the need of church relationship. Previous to my coming to this work. Brother Daubney. a local preacher from Gull Prairie (Richland) had visited Hastings a few times and had preached for the people. I traveled altogether on horse back. The conditions of the roads was such that no other mode was practical. (The roads were narrow and full of tree stumps.) 1 heard of a Methodist man who lived several miles northeast of Hastings by the name of Alonzo Barnum. I went to visit him. When I found him he was chopping down a very large tree. 1 introduced myself to him and told him a new mission had been formed and that 1 was the preacher in charge and that I was a hunting up "lost sheep of Israel." He listened with intense interest, and then raising his hands and eyes to heaven, the great tears falling from his face exclaimed "Praise God! My prayers have been answered at last." We both knelt down at the roots of the tree and held a prayer meeting, and felt the Loid's pesence. A class was formed here and wc made it a regular preaching place. I preached still farther east to Eaton County in the Hager settlement. Father Hager and his excellent Legal Notice Northland Optical Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled Frames Repaired or Replaced Prescription Sunglasses - Safety Glasses Ask Aboet oar ChDdren'i Frame Warranty Contact Lens Supplies STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-19,491-SE Estate of MARILYN J. TUTTLE, Deceased. Social Security Num­ ber 382-42-5612. TAKE NOTICE: On July 17. 1986 al 9:30 a.m., in the probate court­ room, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Elizabeth A. Morrodion request­ ing that James H. Fisher be ap­ pointed Personal Representative of Marilyn J. Tuttle who lived at 124 Stadium Drive, Middleville, Michigan, ond who died Moy 25. 1986; ond requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated February 28. 1986 and codicils be admitted to probate. Creditors are notified that copies o* ol! claims against the Deceas­ ed must be presented, personally or by moil, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before October I. 1986. Notice is further given that lhe estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. June 3. 1986 James H. Fisher 500 Edward Street Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone 795-3374 James H. Fisher (P26437) 500 Edward Street Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone 795-3374 (6-12) Garden & Bedding Plant Above, the Methodist Church where Rev. Bush gave his reminiscences in 1878. family were German Methodist and devoutly pious. I intended to have preached at the Ver­ mont colony (Vermontville) but Mr. Cochrane, the Congregational minister hear­ ing of my purpose, wrote me a letter re­ questing me to leave that place to him. As 1 had all the work 1 could do elsewhere. I did not go to that place. I preached in Zebulon Barnum’s school house northcast of Hastings and in the Carpenter settlement north of Hastings. At this point there was something of an awakening and several were added to the church. West of Hastings I had an appoint­ ment at Mr. Ingraham's. His wife was a member of the church. Also at John W. Bradley's. He and his wife united with lhe church and were valuable additions to our society. 1 preached at Mr. Hills' where the village of Middleville now stands, and farther south at Judge Barlow's who opened his house for preaching and treated me with great kindcss and consideration. 1 had an appoint­ ment at Yankee Springs. William Lewis familiarly known as Yankee Lewis opened his tavern and prepared it for the reception of the congregation and I preached there during lhe year. He always knelt in time of prayer in the congregation and in family worship, and con­ tributed as liberally for the support of the gospel as any man in the county. We had a class at Pine Lake, and 1 preached at the Pine Lake school house during the year. We held a quarterly meeting there. 1 had a regular preaching place and a class at the Tillotson school house near Gull Prairie and another appointment at the home of Mr. Bar­ num. East of Hastings there was a con­ siderable settlement for these early times near the county line. We had a class here and preached in the home of Lorenzo Mudge. The people were all hungry for the "bread of life." All went to meetings, men, women, and children. 1 remember on one occasion when the house was well filled, during service the children all began to cry. I saw that the mothers were giving me their undivided atten­ tion. and were paying little head to their children. I soon commenced to raising my 'oice above the little squall in the region of hZ1M°?n.uhcrc 1 hcld myself until the squall M subsided and no harm was done. After at service I counted the little ones, and their number was fourteen. 1 never felt like deprivmg a mother of the privileged of the pulpit nttause she chance to have a little baby, nor id I ever pause in the midst of a discourse and stare at an embarrassed mother who was (Tying to quiet a restless child and 1 doubt the propriety of doing so. During the summer of 1842,1 consulted lhe Rev. Franklin Gage, preacher in charge of Allegan circuit, in reference to the propriety of holding a camp meeting. We selected the ground near Gun Marsh, on a line between our respective charges, and erected our tents, secured the services of the President Elder and commenced lhe meeting. In due time we closed our camp meeting, which was the first ever held in this part of the state, fully satisfied with have wailed at our Jerusalem until our Pentecost had come. In all new countries the people are in lhe habit of using intoxicating drink and Barry County was not an exception. This suggested work in the temperance cause. There was a lawy er in Hastings by the name of Marsh Gid­ dings. a very good talker, who was always ready for a temperance speech, and John Van Arman, a lawyer from Battle Creek, who came to Hastings to attend court, assisted us in the good work. We soon organized a temperance society. Nearly all lhe people took the pledge. At every place where 1 preached in the county I delivered temperance discourse and offered the pledge. A great ma­ jority of the people joined the temperance ranks and became workers in the good cause. We had a fourth of July celebration and passed through the usual formalities of such an occasion. I had lhe honor of being the first^ chaplain in Hastings. Our band consisted olV fife and drum, and we marched through the village aster as good music as circumstances would admit of. Very Respectfully. Daniel Bush CLEARANCE GOOD SELECTION OF Fresh Garden and Bedding Plants FLAT 39™ HANGING BASKETS ONLY — BOILED — HAM • Olive Loaf • Pepper Loaf • Old-Fashioned Loaf — BULK — Colby Cheese Your Choice Good, Fresh WATERMELONS $3« — Deli Sandwiches To Go — WE SELL MICHIGAN LOTTERY TICKETS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8 A.M. to 9 P.M. Northview Grocery Dell Meats • Ice Cold Beer & Wine • Ice Deli Meats, Cheeses & Sandwiches, Picnic Supplies & Charcoal 2169 W. GUN LAKE RD., HASTINGS (Across from Bob s Gun & Tackle) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE Hie No. SG-1B473-SE Estate of ALVIN D. BETZ. Deceas­ ed. Social Security 383-16-7005. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. Including Benjamin E. Betz whose address is unknown ond whoso interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE; On July 17. 1986 at 9:30 a.m. In the probate cour­ troom. Hostings, Michigan, be­ fore Hon. Richord N. Loughrin Judge ol Probate a hearing will be hold on the petition of John Barnett requesting that John Barnett be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Alvin D. Betz, who lived at 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Mich­ igan and who died May 14. 1986; ond requesting also that the will of lhe Deceased dated June 19. 1985, be admitted to probate. It is further requested that the heirs at low of said deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of oil claims against the Deceas­ ed must be presented, personally or by moll, to both lhe Personal Representotie ond the Court on or before August 21.1986. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned lo entitled persons appearing of record. June 4. 1986 JOHN BARNETT By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 903 East Mill, Hastings. Ml 49058 Richard Hudson (PI5220) Si.'gel, Hudson, Gee. Shaw 4 Fisher 607 North Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 616 945-3495 (6-12) LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notification is hereby given that NATIONAL BANK OF HAS­ TINGS. 241 West State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 hot filed an application with the Comptroller of the Currency on June 12. 1986 os specified in 12 CFR 5 of the Cewptrolter's Manual fw ffctieeal Banks. for permission to estab­ lish a CBCT branch at 913 West Stole Street. Hostings, Ml 49058. Any person wishing to com­ ment on this application may file comments in writing with the Deputy Comptroller of National Banks: Deputy Regional Comp­ trailer. Seventh National Bank Region. Sears Tower. Suite 5750, 233 South Wacker Drive. Chicago IL. 60606, within 10 days after the date of this publication. The nonconfidential port-ont of ih« application ore on file with the Deputy Comptroller as part of the public file. This file is avail­ able for public inspection during regular business hours. (6-12) GREAT LYMON TASTE �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 12,1986 Saxons sweep doubleheader from Albion to gain outright Twin Valley title by Sieve Vedder Hastings baseball players (L-R) Mark Wilson, Steve Hayes and Don Hause celebrate a Twin Valley chanpionship. Sports.. • at a glance by Stev^Veddci It was a muggy July night almost two decades ago and the 10-year boy. sitting with his uncle, father and Ln other down the left field line, thought he was in heaven. A few of the memories of that night linger, and although time has faded many of them, some will forever remain with the boy. who has since grown into a son of adulthood. He remembers, for instance, that it was the pcrpctually-wocful Indians that provided the opposition during his firstever trip to Tiger Stadium. The boy also remembers his only childhood hero, a future Hall-of-Famer with the numeral 6 stenciled on his back, was patroling right field. The memory of a rookie ccnterfielder named Mickey Stanley making an outstanding, leaping grab at the barrier of a cinch homer remains vivid. To the boy. the night was pure unadulterated heaven. This is all recalled now because the boy-tumed-adult returned to the aging ballyard al the comer of Michigan and Trumbull last week. It was by no means his first trip since 1967. but the cold realization that things have forever changed, struck him harder last week than a Bob .Seger full-force gale. To understand such a feeling, you have only to understand the difference between a 10-year kid and an adult. For example, irregardless of age. Tiger Stadium will always personify soggy hot dogs usually devoured in three bites, the ever present smell of popcorn and peanuts, and the taste of an ice-cold Pepsi. Tiger Stadium still means making that long trek from ground level up the grandstand ramp to the upper deck and then getting your first glimpse of an island of green admist a sea of steel. Tiger Stadium will always represent box seats, filling out scorecards with dull pencils, and sunny afternoons. It remains all that, yet something is different. Radically different. And the best guess is that players and the game have both changed / not for the belter, either. ' Maybe it’s something a 10-year old couldn’t recognize or maybe baseball itself isn’t what it used lo be. Whichever, things will never be the same again. To the naive mind of 10-year old boy. John Deere 300 and 400 Series Tractors tractors from the toys Just about anybody can make a tractor that cuts grass. But the mark of a real tractor is how it handles the heavy work. John Deere 300 and 400 Series are legitimate lawn and garden tractors that can load, till, blade and remove snow. Thanks to full-length welded steel frames. And C-channel siderails that won’t twist under stress. No bolts or rivets to jiggle loose. No lightweight meta! to give out. A strong backbone is a true indication of quality. See us when you want a real tractor and — —— not a toy. j Nothing Runs Like a Deere- Finally. After a 13-day layoff caused fi^ by weather and then by final exams, the Hastings baseball team swept a doublehcader from Al­ bion Tuesday night 11-3 and 6-0 to win an outright Twin Valley title. it was Hastings’ first baseball title s:nce 1984 when the Saxons tied with Coldwater for the Twin Valley lead. Hastings’ last outriebt Twin Valley title was 1979. The game was originally scheduled for May 17. but rain caused postponement to June 3However, because of Albion’s final exam and graduation requirements, the game was rescheduled a third time to Tuesday night­ Even so, the game was played in drizzly and muggy conditions. Hastings coach Bernie Oom said he didn't think the two-wcek layoff hurt his team. Al­ bion hadn’t suffered nearly the layoff haring played a regional game last Saturday. "1 don’t think it effected either team,” said Oom, whose teams have won or shared 8 con­ ference titles since 1966. ’’Then with the rain. I thought maybe it would hurt us, but didn't effect us. We were sharp. "I think what helped us is that Albion knew it couldn't rise up in the standings. They were going to finish seventh regardless." Hastings thus finishes 11-3 in the league, a game better than Lake view’s 10-4 mark. It was the lighest Twin Valley finish in years with Marshall and Coldwater (8-6) and Sturgis (7-7) very much in the race to the final two weeks. The Saxons won 12 of their final 16 games including their last 6 Twin Valley games. Lakeview won its last 5 league games. Before the season Oom thought his team was destined for a fourth place finish. He said the turning point was a 9-5 and 6-5 doublehcader sweep of then Twin Valley leader Coldwater on May I. "These kids responded real well lo the season and they stuck together and produced when we needed to.” said Oom. "We got some outstanding performances by different kids each day. It was somebody new doing it each day when wc needed it It was a total team effort and the kids really put their hearts into it." Hastings went right after the Wildcats (3-11 league) in the opener scoring 6 runs in the first inning. Mike Davis and Mark Wilson walked and Troy Burch followed with an rbi single Steve Hayes walked to load the bases and Dan Hause also walked to force in a run. Mike Eastman then singled in 2 runs to make it 4-0. Kevin Purgiel then sacrificed home Eastman while the final run scored on a passed ball. Albion scored single runs in the fourth and fifth to cut the lead to 6-2, but Hastings wrap­ ped up lhe game with 5 runs in the bottom of the sixth. Kacy McDonald walked and eventually scored on a single by Davis. After Wilson walked. Mike Karpinski singled with Davis scoring on a botched run-down play. Burch followed with an rbi single and then Hause singled in 2 more runs. Davis led Hastings’ 10-hit attack with 3 safties. Burch and McDonald had 2 hits and Hause finished with 3 rbis. Chad Casey started and picked up the win for the Saxons. Casey pitched 3 innings before Oom decided to save him for the nightcap. The junior righthander fanned 3 in 3 perfect innings. Karpinski pitched lhe last 4 innings striking out 4, walking 5 and allowing 4 hits. Casey also won the nightcap going the distance. He struck out 1, walked I and allow­ ed only 4 hits. He raised his record to 7-3 in the league and 8-6 overall. ed balls. Hastings made it 3-0 in the fourth on a walk to Hayes, a stolen base, and Eastman’s single. The game was iced in lhe sixth inning when the Saxons pushed across 3 runs on 3 walks, an error and a passed ball. Hastings, which came within one point breaking the single season team batting mark of .292. had only 3 hits in the game by Eastman. Wilson and Hayes. Sports Leatherman, Carlson named the Buzz Youngs Award winners A pair of three-sport standouts. Archie Leatherman and Suzie Carlson, have been named winners of the George "Buzz" Youngs Award signifying Hastings’ top male and female athletes of 1986. The awards were made at last Thursday's Hastings High School Honors Convocation. This is the eleventh year for choosing an outstanding senior boy and girl athlete. The selection was made by coaches, teachers, and administrative staff with the following qualities considered: athletic ability, citizen­ ship. leadership, sportsmanship and scholarship. The award is named after former Hastings Banner sportswriter George Youngs. Carlson won two letters in basketball and was honorable mention All-Twin Valley her senior year. In volleyball, she was Hastings' most valuable player, co-captain, a two-year letter­ winner. and second team All-Twin Valley. In softball. Carlson was Hastings' most valuable player, honorable mention all­ league. all-district and a two-year letterwinner. Leatherman was All-Twin Valley and all­ county in football his senior year. He earned two varsity letters. in wrestling. Leatherman was all­ conference first team, the Saxons' most valuable wrestler and team MVP. finished third in the district and fourth in the regional. He lettered for four years in wrestling. In track. Leatherman was captain of the team and a one-ycar letterman. The innocence is gone baseball meant gluing oneself to the television every Saturday afternoon: worrying that Kaline's average had slip­ ped under .300; or that the Orioles* win the previous night meant they now held a game lead. It is probably inevitable, however, that those perceptions of what amounts to a child’s game arc replaced with radically different views as one gets older artf learns more of what the "real world” is all about. Baseball today is inundated with stories of million dollar contracts, incen­ tive clauses, and free agency. And hey, if the ballplayer’s talents aren’t ap­ preciated by the owner, he'll demand a trade to some lucky team who does ap­ preciate him. The pure innocence of lhe sport is gone. Dead. Killed by the greed and callousness which riddles all of society these days. The 10-year old boy had no perception of money. Money to him was fanagling a nickel from his mother to buy a pack of baseball cards. The boy-tumed-adult realizes now that ballplayers don't play the game because they necessarily love it. Instead, baseball is merely a tool to be used to command $700,000 a year salaries. Look at the Tigers. They feature one player who endured bitter contract negotiations to beat a signing deadline by minutes last January. The team has two other “stars" whose agents claim will sk.p town if they aren’t paid what they’re worth. Which is all fine and good if when the players accept the big bucks, they also accept the bottom line for any profes­ sional athlete and that is to perform to the best of their abilities day in and day out. A characteristic which the Detroit Tigers are sadly lacking these days. Maybe it's the fact a 10-year old boy can’t possibly understand the way in which money, athletes, performance and effort are all intertwined. A 10-year old boy doesn’t realize these ballplayers are nothing more than mercenaries. They play for pay. Period. A 10-year old boy doesn’t understand that, but an adult certainly does. Which means, despite all the soggy hot dogs and ice-cold Pepsi in the world, die game will never be the same again. BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESSThe following are the most popular videocassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. < VIDEOCASSETTE SALES< 1. "Jane Fonda’s New Workout (Karl-Lorimar) 2. "The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 3. “Casablanca" (CBS-Fox) 4. “Back to the Future" (MCA) 5. *’Return of the Jedi" (CBS-Fox) 6. ‘‘Jane Fonda's Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 7. “Witness" (Paramount) 8. “Pinocchio" (Disney) 9. ’’The King and I" (CBS-Fox) 10. “Cocoon" (CBS-Fox) 11. “Prime Time" (Karl-Lorimar) 12. "Kathy Smith's Ultimate Video Workout" (JO) 13."Commando" (CBS-Fox) 14. "Rambo: First Blood Part If (Thom-EMI) 15. “Patton" (CBS-Fox) 16. "Beverly Hills Cop" (Paramount) 17. "Rocky IV" (CBS-Fox) Archie Leatherman was the male winner of the Buzz Youngs Award. 18. “Playboy Video Centerfold 2" (Karl-Lorimar) 19. “Mary Poppins" (Disney) 20.“The Wizard of Oz" (MGM-UA) < VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS< 1. “Cocoon" (CBS-Fox) 2. "Witness" (Paramount) 3. "Back to the Future" (MCA) 4. "Commando" (CBS-Fox) 5. "To Live and Die in L.A." (Vestron) 6. "Invasion U.S.A." (MGM-UA) 7. " Agnes of God" (RCA-Columbia) 8. "Kiss of the Spider Woman" < (Charter) 9. “Return of the Jedi" (CBS-Fox) 10. "Death Wish 3" (MGM-UA) 11. "A Chorus Line" (Embassy) 12. “Sweet Dreams" (Thom-EMI-HBO) 13. "Fright Night" (RCA-Columbia) 14. “The Goonies" (Warner) 15. “Sflverado" (RCA-Columbia) 16. "Prizzi’s Honor" (Vestron) 17. “Silver Bullet" (Paramount) 18. "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (Warner) 19. “My Chauffeur” (Vestron) 20. “Rambo: First Blood Part 11" (Thom-EMI) Brought to you exclusively by... THORNAPPLE VALLEY r Music Center rm w OO W Suit Stilt St, Si. Downtown Hattmct PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE ___ a.— f/viO St ftftrancr 94S-42B4 1690 Bedford Rd.. (M-37) Hojlingi • 616-945-9526 "He might not have been as sharp as he would have been." admitted Oom. "He had lo sit around." Hastings scored a single run in the second on a walk to Burch, who then stole one of the Saxons' 15 bases for the night. Hayes bunted and Burch scored when the third baseman threw the ball down the right field line. The Saxons added another run in the third on a walk to Davis, a stolen bases and 2 pass- . _ ___ Suzie Carlson was the female winner of the Buzz Youngs Award � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-06-19.pdf b02e6f90b54d32855eec59c1797e4177 PDF Text Text - • NiEyWS ...wrap Welborn, Denenfeld vie for Senate seat Guide to area golf courses Page 3 _____ Supreme Court justice speaks here Page 8 Sesquicentennlal meeting today '<*190. 49059 Page 2 . Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 There .will be a sesquicentennial meeting at City Hal! on Thursday, June 19th at 12 noon. Algonquin Lake to be touched up’ this week Algonquin Lake will be sprayed in certain areas for weed control. Those areas resprayed that need to have a wailing period for irrigation, swimming, and fishing will be posted. Hastings 03.1*11161* Boats stolon on Gun, McDonald Lakes Though several boats were apparently untied at the same time tale last month at Gun Lake State Park, Eugene Westhuis was the unlucky owner of the only craft that was appeared to be stolen. Westhuis, of 3088 Rosewood in Hud­ sonville told the Barry County Sheriff’s Department that hw 12-foot Sea Nymph, a 15 horse power Evinrude motor and other suopUes were taken sometime bet­ ween the night of May 24 and the morn­ ing of May 25. . The cost ot the boat sod supplies is estimated al $1,689. Police said several boats were found untied the morning of die investigation at the state park in Yankee Springs Township. in the same township, James Cooley of 303 Dearborn Street in Middleville ti4d police bis boat was stolen off McDonald Lake sometime between. May 17 and May 25. Cooley sais the boat had been chained to a tree, but that the 12-fooc Smoker Craft aluminum and the chain were missing when he went to fish on May 25. Verdict still out in Woodmansee trial by Mar? Warner After three days of deliberation the jury try­ ing to decide the fate of accused murderer Norman H. Woodmansee had still failed to reach a v-rdict late Wednesday afternoon. Deliberations were to continue today, but whether they will be held was uncertain after one of the jurors fell on the courtroom stairs after court had been adjourned for the evening. State Police Detective Sgt. Robert Golm said the juror may have broken her foot. Jurors were to be bus^d today to the Eaton County Courthouse to continue their delibera­ tions while Judge Hudson E. Deming takes care of other pressing court business. Woodmansee is charged with the January 25 shotgun murder of 32-year-old Ricky A. Goddard of Dowling. The jury trial, starting last week in Barry County Circuit Court, has drawn the attention of much of southwest Michigan. Many residents arc following along as the prosecu­ tion attempts to prove that Woodmansee con spirglFwitli Sharon R. Goddard. 33. the slay'«■ wife. S. lickstcin. ’SF. «»f Bn tile Cicek io murder Shanin's luis —and and collect j>n his insunuLc policies. Hasting* Airport seeks building request The Hastings Airport formally submit­ ted a request for building area from the FAA for a 10,000-square foot hanger which may house four helicopters and offices from B & G Helicopter Corp, of Grand Rapids. The owner of B A G Helicopter, Paul Geddes, presented plans for the building to the airport commission at Its meeting last Wednesday. June 12. B &. G Helicopter is currently located in a 7,500-square-foot hanger at the Kent County A i port, but space both on the ground and in the air is limited, said Geddes. The helicopter company currently employs 15 people, two of which live in the Hastings area. Algonquin Laks to nave fI reworks The Algonquin Lake Community Association announced it will sponsor a fireworks display on July 4. Any in­ dividual or organization wishing to con­ tribute can send their contributions to: ALCA, P.O. Box 129, Hastings, ML. 49058. Band to perform next Wednesday The Hastings City Band will hold its second concert of the season next Wednesday. June 25 at 7:30 p.m. The concerts have been moved to the Fish Hatchery Park for the remainder of the season. A special patriotic Fourth of July program is planned. Driver cited In Sunday accident near Nashville A Petoskey man who ran a stop sign at East State Road and M-66 near Nashville 'Sunday was cited for failure to stop after bis car coUided with a pickup track. Robert Lee Kinney. 39. of 9975 Mint Dr., Petoskey apparently failed to sty at a sign on East Stale Road al about: 9:50 a.m. before proceeding into the path or a southbound pickup truck dnvra by Daniel Keith Rice. 26. of Nashville. Barry County Sheriff Deputies report. Deputies Misak and Glasgow said Rice apparently removed his foot from the a-xeleraror when it looked like the Prosecuting the case is ChiefjAssislant Dale Crowley, who failed in an attempt to 'charge Goddard and Eckstein in the con­ A jury is in its fourth day of deliberation in the trial of accused murderer Norman Woodmansee, with the jury moving to Charlotte. Mobile home case to be decided by Supreme Court A precedent-setting case involving the dwelling sites of mobile homes and a local township is pending a decision from the Michigan Supreme Court. The Gackler Land Co. vs Yankee Springs Township and the Payne Lake Association in­ volves a section of land on the shore of Payne Lake in the township. The Gackler Land Company, a small, family-owned business, purchased the land in­ tending to resell it as individual lots for homes, including mobile. The county zoning ordinance had allowed for the settling of mobile homes in any residential area In 1972. Yankee Springs Township developed its own zoning or­ dinance. pre-empting the county ordinance and declaring that no single-wide mobile homes could be set up outside of mobile home parks. In 1978. the township revised the or­ dinance to read no homes wider than 25 feet could be permanently established on single- spiracy, but still tried to prove during the trial that Woodmansee was their hired hitman. Woodmansee is being represented by Richard G. Stevens of Battle Creek, who says the prosecution did not prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt and that his client was with friends the night of the murder. Those close to the scene are speculating on the possibility of a hung jury. In that instance, the jury would have to explain to the judge that they are unable to reach a verdict. While jurors arc instructed that they may not disclose the nature of their deliberations, their latest communication to the judge Wednesday involved questions on what con­ stitutes reasonable doubt, to what degree they can use circumstantial evidence to determine guilt, and an explanation for burden of proof. Should the jury come back with a verdict in Eaton County, it will be read over there rather than announced in the Barry County Courthouse. Family members of both the defendant and the shin victim walked out of the courtroom morosely Wednesday evening, facing a half­ hour drive to a strange county to continue their vigil. Continued on page 12 Murder trial has been tailor made for who-dun-it buffs by Mary Warner If Barry County residents wanted to settle into their favorite chairs this past week and enjoy a gixxl who-dun-it. they needed to look no further than their evening papers. The widely publicized murder trial of Nor­ man H. Woodmansee in Barry County Circuit Court captured the attention of many a steadily over the week. There was a love af­ fair between two of the three alleged co­ conspirators in the case. There was live apparent motive of collecting insurance money. There were drugs / the defendant is a con­ victed cocaine dealer whose "doping, drink­ ing buddy", in the words of the prosecutor, gave the defendant an alibi for the night of the murder. There was alleged lesbianism, with the defendant accusing (he chief witness against him of "leaving him for another woman." There was the emotional testimony of the cight-months-pregnant wife of the murder victim, who is not on trial but is an alleged co­ conspirator in her husband's murder. There were distraught family members of both the defendant and the murder victim, sit­ ting quietly in the courtroom through long hours of testimony. There were news reporters and camera There were wnncnwcN thronging the hulls, waiting outside the courtroom because they were not allowed inside the court until utter they had given their testimony. There was a tall, gangly prosecutor, meticulous in his presentation of his case, and a short, imperturbable defense attorney, quietly making objections every now and then, waiting his turn to present his client's claim of innocence and his alibi witnesses. There was a graying, no-nonsense judge, impatiently ordering attorneys to get on with their case or amiably chatting with reporters during breaks in the proceedings. There was a run on ice cream at the nearby Continued on page 12 dwelling lots. Larry Merrill of the Michigan Township Association (MTA), in Lansing claims the MT A has set standards for all homes relative to dimension and appearance which arc con­ stitutional and enforcable regardless of whether the house is site-built or mobile. The significance of the case is whcthei a township has the authority to restrict single­ wide mobile homes to mobile home parks and villages. The case was defeated in circuit court in 1981. Shortly afterward, a decision on a similar case from 1950 was reversed which affected the Gackler case. A new trial was ap­ proved and the case went to the Stale Appeals Court where it was defeated. The Michigan Supreme Court is expected to decide the case by July 30. Representing the company in the case has been attorney James Fisher of Hastings. School’s first exchange student returns for reunion The farthest that most of them came was in their memories. They remembered who the tallest and the shortest were, the star athclctc and the homecoming queen. They took their memory lane trip back 25 years, to when they graduated from Hastings High School in 1961. But. it look a trip across the ocean to reunited Hastings' first foreign exchange stu- car entering his path wouldn't stop. Kinney, along with his two children. Matthew, 13, and Julie, 9. were treated and released from Pennock Hospital. Also treated and released were Rice of 6923 Assyria Rd. and Erin Rice. 8 mon­ ths old, of 520 S. Clark Rd. Rosenberger School plens reunion June 29 Classmates, teachers and parents of the Rosenberger School are invited to a reunion on June 29 ar 1 pm. ««Jdte ward Schrock home on 11204. 76th Street. Clarksville. Bring a dish to pass •nd table service. If more information is needed please Mil 868-6350. Ulf Schwartz dent. Dr. Ulf Schwartz, with his old classmates. Schwartz was among his classmates again for the first time at his 25th reunion at Hastings High School Saturday night. He had come to Hastings and America as a 16 year-old and graduated with the class of 1961. At the time he left, more than anything he wanted to be a sports coach according to Dr. Wes Logan, who he stayed with during that year. "He wrote us after he left and said that he wanted to be a teacher, then he changed his mind and wanted to be a diplomat." Logan said. Finally Schwartz took up medicine, travel­ ing back to Columbia in New York a|MUCuA in California before joining the faculty at the University of Berlin. Currently a recognized expert in fertility­ Dr. Schwartz lives in Munich where he is in private practice. He fie* 11 hours to attend his class reunion Saturday and returned hone* Sunday. The doctor said the most notcable in the changes Hastings has seen since his departure have been the construction of the new high school and the different routing of M-37. Logan said it was tne Hastings Rotary Club that began bringing exchange students to Hastings in the early sixties and sending students to Japan. Norway. Sweeden and England among other countries Class of 1936 gathers for reunion Members of the graduating class of 1936 were on hand at their 50th class reunion at Hastings High School Saturday. They are from left to right: (Row 11 Bvde Brady Hudson, Doreen Cappon Wart, Kate Lawrence, Ruth Horn Anders, Rosalie Cascadden DMne Florence Anderson Crosby, Virginia Wellfare Vogel. Evelyn Koeplinger Miller. Doreen Ritzman Ross, Velma Kellogg Arnold, Donna Myers Thompson. (Row 2) Barbara Trego Warner, Harold Bolo, Ralph Weaver, Al Orsborn, Gordon Crothers, Reathel Newton Fuller Anna Beck Cairns, Maxine Bennett Springer, Margaret Keeler. (Row 3) AudJa (Densmore) Ironside. Margaret (Tolles) Snyder, Dorothy (Lathrop) Kelsey Allce Finkbeiner Seiler Cleone (Woodman) Trumbull. Dorothy (Shellington) Barker, Bobbie (Harrington) Bachelder Mae (Stauffer) Newland, Phyllis Long Garlinger, Madeline Cook. (Row 4 Margret Barnett Maison. Norma Jacobson Cascadden Helen Hubbell Baldwin. Mary Louise Thomas Mrozinski. Dora Day Healy. Ruth Warner Belson. Helen Jane Kurtz Myers. Florence WfRow'5)dKaXn Clo^se^rns^John Barnett. Lillian Proefrock Nehring. Carroll Newton, Laurence Garrison? Robert Burwell. Char.es Emrick. Max Leach. Wait CauKtn. More HHS Alumni Banquet photos on page 9 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 19,1986 Legal Notices Thank 'You — The Barry County Red Cross would like to give a VERY SPECIAL THANKS to Cathie Watson, and Hastings-Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge for their in­ terest and enthusiasm in holding a fund raiser the month of May for the Red Cross. With the proceeds going to the Bar, / County Red Cross. We would like to also thank ail of the volunteers who put many hours in to make it a success. Thanks for everything — The Barry County Red Cross ___ RESIDENT MANAGER_______ Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizens Apts. Middleville, Michigan To perform a variety of skilled tasks as they pertain to the maintenance of a 50 unit HUD housing project for Senior Citizens. Two bed­ room apartment provided. Apply in person with resume and salary requirements to Mrs. VanEist, Executive Director, at Lincoln Mea­ dow Apartments, 500 Lincoln Street, Middle­ ville Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays thru June 12 between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 80DTH JEFFBR80N Street News EVENTS 1. Take lawn chairs and blankets to Tyden this Wednesday evening (June 18) at 7:30 and enjoy this year’s first concert perfor­ mance of the Hastings City Band. Big­ ger and better than ever, the band per­ forms show tunes this week for your listening pleasure. All for free. 2. Garfield’s Birthday • June 19. Wear your Garfield slippers to Bosley’s this week and we will give you a $1.00 gift cer­ tificate and buy you a cone at Something Natural on South Jefferson. 3. Give at the Barry County Red Cross Blood Bank this Friday, June 20 at the Hastings Mathodist Church between 11 am. and 5 p.m. Visit Bosley's after you give and we will treat you to a Cone Zone cone to help you replenish your supply of blood. 4. Hillbilly Days • June 20-22. To celebrate Hillbilly Days, “The Hatfields" family of stuffed an\malt, In Bosley's Pause Gift Shop is 20% off this week. 5. Dairy Goat Awareness Week ■ June 14-21. Milk a goat on South Jefferson this week and we will donate $50.00 to the Fair Im­ provement fund. (Limit one). 6. The 12th annual Thomapple Bluegrass Festival Is this Sunday, June 22 at Chariton Park. An afternoon of great entertainment. 7. Arts and crafts “Under the Pines" is this Saturday from 9 until 5 next to Pennock Hospital on Green Street in Hastings. Stop and shop for a good cause 8. Kay Kyser's Birthday ■ June 18. Visit Bosley's and play “Three Little Fishes" for us on your harmonica and we will give you a $5.00 gift certificate. (Limit 2). 9. Applications are available at the Chamber office for the Fourth annual SummerFest Bed Race on August 21. 10. Blaise Pascal's Birthday - June 19. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Buckey celebrates the "National Hollerin’ Contest” (June 21) by having a 99* Sale this week. You should hear the hollerin’ that occurs on both sides when the Buck is buying the specials he brings you each week in his Reminder ad. 2. New in our Pause Gift Shop: Lasercraft Stationary. Also new. Raikes Bears by Applause. 3. Barry County s largest Vitamin Depart­ ment (at Bosley's of course) has a new natural multi-vitamin formula from Natures Blend called Everyday. 4. Our Sentiment Shop has a number of new everyday card promotions on display for you to browse. 5. Bosley’s Photo Department offers new lower prices on film developing and star­ ting this week, every Wednesday is Dou­ ble Print Day at Bosley’s. See our Bucky ad for details. 6. We are selling out our selection of prince Gardner leather products at ’/z off. 7. Our Fragrance Aisle features Wind Song and Cachet Light Cologne and Body Lo­ tion at special prices this week. 8. Parking is free when you shop South Jef­ ferson Street or Downtown Hastings. Park free in the lot behind Bosley’s or if you use a meter, get free “Gobbler Food" at Bosley’s. QUOTE: “If all men knew what each said of the other, there would not be four friends in the world." —Blaise Pascal (1632-1662) BOSLEY fc^.pHRRmFICYdowntown has twos - •**-***• NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage mode the 18th day of Moy. 1979. executed by EUGENE R. ZAPCZYNSKI. a single man. as mortgagor, to THE HASTINGS CITY BANK, a Michigan Bonking corporation, doing business at Hastings. Michigan, os mortga­ gee. ond recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Borry County. Michigan, on Moy 22. 1979. in Liber 241 on Page 292. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid at the dote of this notice Forty Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety ond 09/100 ($40,890.09) Dollars for principal ond interest, no suit or proceeding ot low or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt, or any port of the debt, secured by said mort­ gage. and the power of sal* in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Friday. July 18. 1986. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, ot the East front door of lhe Court House in the City of Hostings, that being the place lor holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sole and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or ven­ due. for lhe purpose of satis­ fying lhe amounts due ond un­ paid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon at eleven (11%) percent per an­ num. together with the legal costs and charges of sale, in­ cluding the attorney fees as provided by law in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said morfgago mentioned and de­ scribed os follows, to wit: Lot 37 of Algonquin Estates, according to the recorded plo* thereof, os recorded in Liber 4 of Plots on page 22. and Lol 36 of said Algonquin Estates. EX­ CEPT. beginning al the South­ west comer of said Lol 36. thence Easterly 30 feet along the North line of Jeanne Drive, thence Northwesterly parallel to the Southwesterly line of Lot 36. 243 feet, more or less, to waters edge Algonquin Lake, thence Westerly to Southwesterly line of said Lot, thence Southeasterly to place of beginning, being o part of the Southeast '/« of Section 2. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Borry County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A. 3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 Is six months. Doled: June 19. 1986 Richord J. Hudion ot Huduon. Gw, Shaw & Fisher Happy Time Pre-School graduates 61 students The Happy — Time Pre-Sch<x>l in Hastings graduated sixty-one students last week that will go on to traditional or developmental kintergarten next year. Parents and guests were present for a pro­ gram of songs, verses and marching band. Teacher Jan Havey presented the diplomas and after a prayer by Pastor James Campbell of the Hastings Assembly of God Church, refreshments were served. Those graduating to kindergarten were: Bethany Arnett. Shannon Bazan. Jamv Cross, Bobby Fccnstra. Erin Gilderslceve. Ty Grcenfilcd. Courtney Hallifax. Brandon Hof­ fman. Dustin Humphrey. Laura Hendrick. Travis Johnson. Michael Kensington, Tonya Krick. Matt Larsen. Robby Lee. Anna Lewis. Eric Meek and Leslie Ockcrman. Emily Pierce also graduated, along with Brook Rizor. David Scott. Kelly Smith. Rachel Smith. Tyson Walther. David Welton. Ben Bowman. Matt Bradley. Bobbie Jo Henney. Toni Jacinto. Nick Landon. Jesse Mackenzie. Lisa McCloud. Sara McCloud. Nicole Main. Arletha Miller. Amber Reid. Amy Schiedel. Casey Stormes. Joe Thomp­ son* and Melissa Vincent. Jan Havey leads the class in the marching band. Also graduating were. Alicia Cooney. Regan Doele. Michael Hayes. Karen Hcrbstreith. Derek Johnson. Steven Kauffman. Christy Metzger. Nick Miller. Sarah Newton. Lacy Pilielkow. Marcia Sempf. Joshua Sheldon. Sara Slagstad. Amy Songer, Steven Storrs. Matthew Tava. Michael Tobias. Jill Williams. Sally Edger and Joshua Warren. Graduating twins were (left) Lisa and Sara McCloud. Happy Time Pre-School teacher Jan Havey presents a diploma to Nick Landon. Hastings rated toward bottom in money spent ‘per student’ by Ronald Fonger and Associated Press (left) and Probate Judge Richard Loughlin (right). Making courts ‘user friendly’ goal of justice Michigan Supreme Court Justice Dennis Archer told members of the Hastings Kiwanis Club last week that efforts are underway to make the state’s court systems more "user­ friendly." "We’re finding many people arc very disappointed about our courts perhaps because there is a lack of understanding." he said. He noted that as a result, a task force has been appointed to study the problem and to make recommendations. < ■ "Por witness.-.. (7-17) However superintendent Carl Schoessel judge the soundness of a student's education. NOTICE OF PUBLIC WEARING County of Barry on Proposed Special Um Requeata Notice is hereby given that lhe Barry County Planning Com­ mission will conduct a public hearing, for special use request, on June 23. 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Commissioner's Room. 117 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. Case Me. $p. 7-M Pipe Supply, (applicant) George W. Johnson, (owner) 7:30 P.M. At this hearing, lhe follow­ ing described property located at 7765 M-66. Lake Odessa, will be considered as a site for the issuance of a special use per­ mit to operate o well water hardware supply ond expand the building. A parcel of land in the South­ east quarter of the Northeast quarter of Sec. 1. T4N. R7W. de­ scribed os: Commencing ot the East quarter post of sold section 1. thence North 570 ft., thence West 175 ft., thence South to section quarter line, thence East on said quarter line to said quarter post. Woodland Twp. CMtNe. $p.$-t6 Don Willcutt, (applicant) 7:40 P.M. Al this hearing, the follow­ ing described property located at 9515 M-66. Nashville, will be considered os a site for the issuance of o special use permit to house dog kennels in on existing building. The North 330 ft. of the North the Southwest '/« of Sec. 34. T2N. R7W. EXCEPT thot part which lies Westerly of a line that is 60 ft. Easterly when measured at right angles and parallel to the con­ struction centerline of M-66 os relocated. Centerline of M-66 described as beginning North 89*46'55" East 49.30 fl. North 1 ’35'25 West 968.77 ft. from Southwest corner of Sec. 34. said point also being point of curva­ ture of 5” curve to the right (having o radius of 68.754 ft. ond central angle 1*29'50") ond point of beginning. Northerly along arc of curve 1.796.67 ft. «o point of tangency ond point of ending. Maple Grove Twp. All of the above described properly being located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the oppor­ tunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The special use applications are available for public inspec­ tion ot the Barry County Plan­ ning Office. 117 S. Broadway. Hostings Michigan during the hours of 8 00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.. Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Norvol E. Thaler Clerk Barry County (6-19) among other improvements. Archer has served as a Michigan Supreme Court Justice since his appointement by Goy. James Blanchard last year, and is an im­ mediate past president of the Michigan Bar Association. Archer told members of the Kiwanis club that he has worked most all of his life, putting himself through high school and college, while growing up in Cossopolis. Some jobs he held as a child included set­ ting up pins in a bowling alley and sweeping and mopping the floors of a local oakery. "1 never really thought I would be serving as a justice on the Michigan Supreme Court." can't develop equity under the present system because the financial resources are simply not figure Sch oessel estimated would rise this available in some communities to turn things coming school year. But he said because the formula for figuring such statistics varies around." from district to district, the numbers are not The report also said teachers in the Lamphere District in Madison Heights outside Detroit always a good indicator of the quality of a were the highest paid in the state, making an average of $38,482 annually. The lowest paid The Whitefish Township School District spent $5,505 on each of its 67 students in the 1984 school year to finish first in spending among Michigan's 525 public school systems, the report said. Ranked second was the Birmingham School District in suburban Detroit, which spent Justice, lun job involve* hemring clojtc to 400 him by first going through a process. If the loser in a case appeals to the circuit court and no decision is made, the case then can go to the Michigan Court of Appeals, where three judges listen to the opposing arguments. The loser then goes to the Michigan Supreme Court where oral arguments take place, lasting for an average of about three days, before final decisions are made by the supreme court justice assigned to the case. "The process is great and the reason it is great is because a lot of time is spent to make sure the process is good." he said. He noted that in all, there are nearly 25,000 lawyers and judges in the state of Michigan, and close to 2.4 million cases are filed through the state of Michigan, including traf­ fic tickets, each year. S4.429 on each of its 7,200 students. The figures cover the cost of classroom instruction, counseling, libraries and other educational services. Spending the least per pupil was the Kingsley Area School District near Traverse City. It spent $1,848 on each of its 1,200 students, the report said. Schoessel said an area's property taxes and amount of supportive services have lhe greatest bearing on per pupil costs. Since the 1960s, the gap between the highest and lowest spending school districts has widened considerably. In 1968-69, the difference was $774. Last year the gap was $3,657 or about S600 more than last year's he said. "We must find a better way,” he said. "You Last year, Hastings spent S2.575 per pupil, a students* education. ..in..-., .■■tv._arr lhe board." Archer said. He noted efforts arc being made to redbe the time it takes for lawsuit settlement as well, about finding ways of dealing with the inequities of how we finance schools/ said State Schools Supt. Phillip E. Runkel. downplayed per student spending as a way to victims.. Attorneys for Hastings City Bonk 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 "There is a growing concern within the education community, and hopefully outside it of a 1984 ranking released by the State Board of Education last week on spending per pupil. A black man. Archer noted that as a child, "Nobody colored was (for instance) a doctor in Cossopolis...! really had no professional role models." he said. "This.is really a uni­ que position I find myself in." Up for reelection in November. Archer noted it is "a privilege to serve great people like yourselves and whether I win or lose, it has been a great privilege." Archer noted that as a Supreme Court figure. Hastings schools rated toward the bottom were those in the Burr Oak School District in who averaged $15,535 St. Joseph County, yearly. Tlie average yearly salary of Detroit school teachers was $28,221, ranking them 144th in the state. The Detroit School District, which had a budget deficit in recent years, ranked 120th in the state spending at $2,977 per student. In the Township sparsely-populated Whitefish school taxes arc District, contributed by 11 motels, a fishery and a small factory that imprints T-shirts and makes sand for cat litter boxes. The district has the lowest school millage rate of any district in the area, said Keith Kranke, principal of the nine-room Whitefish School. "We can offer our kids quite a few things, but any implication that we are bloody rich is simply not the case. There are no s'lver spoons," he said. DELTON-KELLOGG SCHOOL Summer School and Enrichment — ENRICHMENT CLASSES — - PROGRAM OFFERINGS □ CREDIT SUMMER SCHOOL CLASSES -HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL: High * School Vt credit English -------------- am. — 8:00-11:00 High School Vt credit Science 8:00-11:00 ajn. Vi credit High School Government 8:00-11:00 ajn. High School Vi credit Social Studies 12:00-3:00 p m. High School Vi credit 12:00-3:00 p m. COST: In-district $4500 plus SiaOO^ef^JdaSbW* deposit. 6ut-of-district $55.00 plus $10.00 refundable book deposit. June 23 thru July W Monday through Thursday. To be eligible, a student must have failed Vi credit in the coursefs) selected. Teacher/administrator referral necessary. REMEDIAL CLASSES — ELEMENTARY — H:0Ort2°0O° 1<SO>3K1 »«>-’0:00 am., 10:00-11:00 am., through Thursday^MchsL®0*? Classes «•" “hedu e. June 23 - July 17 Monday Cost: $30.00 or 2 dises"wEnls,ral0' referal necessary. Location: Elementary School. MIDDLE SCHOOL - 00 sameEhmeNsGchOedUe* On,dM mml.tr.to, ..terra, net",7^ m,0:“ am" 10:00',2:°° P m- Bolh classes °h TeaC'"!"ad Financial assistance Is available lor remednl and credit classes 7 Registration $5.00 a = FRANKENMUTH □ DAY CAMP Ages 3-7 years, Monday through Friday. July 7 - July 18, M.S. and Playground, children to bring sack lunch, milk and snacks provided. Cost: $40.00. T-shirt, crafts, games, etc. □ CHILDREN'S GYMNASTICS Pre school to Intermediate/Advanced, Instructor Teri Schiedel, June 23 - July 10, Monday through Thursday. H.S. Gym-balcony. Cost: Pre school $10.00 Vz-hour; All others $20.00 1-hour. □ READING FOR FUN & PRIZES Grades 1-8. Reading Competition, 8:00-12:00 a.m., Mon­ day and Thursday, June 23 ■ July 24. M.S. Media Center, Registration: $5.00. □ TENNIS CLINIC Maximum age: 15 years; Beginners. 2 hours/day; Intermediate. 2 hours/day; Advanced Intermediate 2 hours/day. Monday through Thursday. Cost: $40.00. □ SPANISH 8:00-10:00 a.m., 10:00-12:00 p.m., 4 weeks June 23 • July 17, Monday through Thursday, Elementary School Cost: $30.00. COMPUTER CAMP Commodore 64 s. 8:00-10:00 a.m., Session 1 June 23 ■ July 10; Ses­ sion 2 July 14 • July 31. Elementary School. Cost: $40.00 each session. Maximum 15 students. MIDDLE SCHOOL u MR. WIZARD SCIENCE CLASS 9:00-12:00 Monday and Wednesday, June 23 - July 24, High School. Cost: $30.00. COMPUTER CAMP Commodore 64 s. 10:15 a m. • 12:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday Session 1 June 23 • July 10; Session 2 July 14 • July 31, Middle School. Cost: $40.00 each session. Maximum 15 students. - FIELD TRIPS - 21 >eare and alxw- Possloie destinations and cost. AMISH VILLAGE ShiS?nP US meal HIGH SCHOOL COMPUTER CAMP Apple 11 E's, 8:00-10.00 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Session 1 June 23 ■ July 10; Session 2 July 14 • July 31. High School, Cost: $40.00 each session. Maximum 15 students. ROCKFORD, Ml dIscou aWKna- lnala"a' &°° pll,S ? dutch VILLAGE wrn? 2 st10PPing, $5 CO plus meal. SAUGATUCK Boa/J an<1' Ml' «« p“a™al greenfield VIL^GEastnniSh0|,P|"i>' 55 00 P'“! “T CHICAGO • WATER fowio?S,PI“s MmissW NH ™al CHICAGO • MiKriiaa PLACE Sio 00 plus meal. HOME garden^ NATURAL hi^rt * SHEDD A0UAmuM s’° 00 plus ELEMENTARY □ FRENCH 8:00-10:00 a.m., 10:00-12:00 p.m., 4 weeks. June 23 - July 17. Monday through Thursday, Elementary School. iiyAUnwn!*io*b^ernM!g«lf Hjgh*Schocrtdco5C $3o5x? 23' ™al Ing. landscaping jd„, „ LANDSCARING VMStF*- "a,b' a"“garden$25.00. s, June 23 - July 24 |wlce“ ,H h0„rs each day, Braeloch Farm. Cose application forms available in school offices ” M°"Pa’ «>">“<>•’ Thum- U AUSU5' 2''Tuesaa’' Wednesdey,Thursday,7»KM0pjn, - For ProgramEducation Information, Contact LOUISE ANnri n’ Community Office ... 623-5151, Ext 22^ For Information High School Credit Classes r OR. CAMILLE about SANDERS, Assistant Princ^i ”1^f seho'Jl �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 19,1986 - Page 3 Nashville attorney seeks probate judge position LETTERS (to the Editor) Nashvilie attorney Carol Jones Dwyer has made application to Governor James Blan­ chard to fill the upcoming vacancy 0(1 Barry County Probate bench created by the announced retirement of Judge Rich3™ Loughrin. Dwyer, formerly with a large Farmington Hills law firm, moved to Nashville early last Front page story was cruel year, along with her husband Robert. She is a former two-term member of the Ann Arbor City Council, and currently senes as legislative analyst on the staff of House Speaker Gary M. Owen where she advises on tort reform and other legal questions. Dwyer is responsible for recently organizing the Speaker's Conference on Crime and Juvenile Deputy treated after collision Tom Hildreth, a Hastings Sheriff Deputy was treated and released from Pennock Hospital late last week after he collided with a car at the corner of Hanover and Grand streets in Hastings. The driver, Laura Madden of Hastings, was not injured in the accident. According to eyewitness testimony, Madden was traveling north on Hanover and turning on Grand when she struck Hildreth who was traveling south on Hanover. No tickets were issued. Melissa Daniels Brian Overholt Two students graduate from Hastings Christian School this month Hastings Christian School has announced its two 1986 graduates. Melissa Daniels and Brian Overholt. Graduation exercises were held at First Baptist Church of Sebewa in Lake Odessa, home church of both of the graduates. Daniels, daughter of Dallas and Jane Daniels of 11841 S. State Road in Lake Odessa, will be entering Grand Rapids Bapist College this fall. She was a teacher's aide and a member of the band at Hustings Christian. She is active in the choir and youth group of her church and is also a pianist there. Overholt, son of Don and Carol Overholt of 7513 Eaton Highway in Mulliken, will be working for his father for the summer. Plans for the fall arc still not finalized. Brian was a teacher's aide and a member of the band. He is also active in the choir and youth group at First Baptist Church of Sebewa. Hastings student inducted into honorary society Justice. Dwyer is one of two candidates to apply f°r the position that will be available August 19. Also seeking appointment to the seat is Hastings Attorney Richard H. Shaw, who claims he is neither Republican or Democrat, but an independent. The probate judge postilion is selected by non-partisan ballot, but since Loughrin is leaving before his term expires, his successor requires appointment by Blanchard, a Democratic governor. The appointment may therefore be subject to partisan politics, since the governor might want to place someone strongly affiliated with lhe Democratic party on lhe bench. The 65-year-old Loughrin is retiring after 11 years as judge to pursue other interests, he said in his retirement announcement. If appointed. Dwyer, a Democrat, would finish up the last two years of Loughrin's sixyear term and then have to seek reelection. Dwyer. 33, is a graduate of the University of Michigan where she completed her undergraduate work in three years, with honors, and received her Doctor of Laws degree in 1980 from the same university. After graduating from law school, she serv­ ed on the staff of then Vice President Walter F. Mondale. As a research analyst. Dwyer's areas of ex­ pertise include: child protection laws juvenile code, criminal code, ton law and liability reform, insurance code and Michigan courts. She was formerly associated with the law firm of Kohl, Secrest, Wardle, Lynch, Clark and Hampton of Farmington Hills from 1981-1985. Her areas of expertise include medical malpractice, products liability, governmental liability and liquor liability. Her courts of practice have included pro­ bate courts of Livingston and Wayne Coun­ ties; circuit courts of Barry, Eaton. Washtenaw. Wayne, Livingston. Oakland. Jackson. Macomb, Ingham, Lenawee and Kent counties; district courts; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan. Dwyer was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1981 and is a past regional direc- Carol Jones Dwyer lor of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan. She is also the founding organizer and current vice president of the Democratic Lawyers of Michigan. Other experience includes serving as a press advance person on the staff of Vice President Walter F. Mondalc. from April to November of 1980. As an Ann Arbor city council member from April 1973 through April of 1977. Dwyer served as chairman of several city council committees and served as a member of the Ann Arbor City Planning Commission and as a member of the Michigan Association of Planning Officials. She was an Ann Arbor representative to the Michigan Municipal League. National League of Cities, and the Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments. She was an administrative assistant to the president in the Huron River Group in 1975 and 19/C. and has run as a Democratic precinct delegate since 1974. Dwyer feels that the Barry County probate court could benefit from programs presently used in other county probate courts, and would try to implement further improvements based on the ideas of others. Some include finding new ways to help children involved in custody cases and those who are victims of abuse. Dwyer notes she has been a Democrat ' ‘as long as I’ve been an adult" and feels that "As long as we live in a Democratic society, in­ volvement in politics is the way you get things done,” she said. "When you see a problem, you use politics to come up with the solution." she said. Jodi Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Miller. 1602 North Broadway. Hustings, was inducted into Beta Beta Beta, the national honorary society for biology students, in ceremonies May 29 at North Cen­ tral College. Beta Beta Beta was founded in 1922 and more than 320 local chapters exist on college and university campuses across the nation to­ day. PUBLIC OPINION: Are you in favor of the proposed tax reform? A shoulder to cry on... A Roadway delivery truck driver got a surprise Friday the 13th when he learned the hard way that excess rain often makes road shoulders soft. Don Kremble was apparently attempting to back his truck Into a driveway on Barber Road In Barry County when the shoulder gave way. said Troopers from the Hastings Team of the Michigan State Police. No injuries were reported and Krem­ ble was able to drive the truck away from the scene. Former student takes several high school awards BUI Haywood Bill Haywood, a former Hastings High School student and son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Haywood of Hastings, has graduated from St. Cloud High School in Florida as his class valedictorian. However that is only the most recent honor that has been placed on this 18-year-old. who will attend West Point begining this fall. Also lhe Student Council President. Haywood earned honors as his school’s stu­ dent of the year. He won a SI .000 award fron the Elks National Foundation Scholarship, D. A. R. Good Citizenship Award, Spanish II awawrd. outstanding stduent in chemistry­ physics, PRIDE awards in math, science and writing and senior boy good citizenship win­ ner from the American Legion. To lhe editor: I am writing in regards to a front page arti­ cle of your newspaper, dated June 12. 1986. The article was in "News Wrap" section. It was titled "Murder Suspect's Son has Accident." In the past I have always found the Hastings Banner to be fair, very informative, and generally a fine all around small town edition. However, the article which 1 mentioned above, in my opinion was not necessary, cruel, and the worst piece of journalism I have ever read. Don’t you think that perhaps the family of Norman Woodmansee is suffering enough with Mr. Woodmansee on trial for murder? His family has nothing to do with what he himself allegedly did. First of all the son was not even responsible for the accident, and the article hardly merited front page coverage. Would you have placed it there if it had been your son. or mine? 1 realize that it is your job to report the news, and up until this point I feel you have done an adequate job of doing so. I do however feel that you owe Mr. Wood­ mansee's family an apology, particularly his son William. Merely getting by day to day in today's society is difficult enough, but when facing the pressures that I'm sure these people are facing, for something they had nothing to do with, is incomprehensible to those who have never been faced with such problems. Pin-pointing Mr. Woodmansee's son in an ar­ ticle of this type, is like pointing another ac­ cusatory finger at an innocent family member. 1 am very ashamed of your paper tor doing such a thing. Please, in the future, consider the person's feelings that you are writing about, and save the front page for things that have some value to your readers. Very Sincerely. Marie Fager McGregor will vote ‘100 percent for America’, reader says To the editor: Il should be of vital concern and interest to you. as well as all veterans and freedom lov­ ing Americans; that although Rcpresenative Howard Wolpe attends every National Cemetery function al Fort Custer (Battle Creek), he has a zero, repeat zero, voting record as regards the defense of the United Stales. At the game time he has a 100 percent record of supporting the communist San­ dinista government of Nicaragua — right in our own backyard; according to congressional voting records kept by lhe American Security Council. At least we know that having Jackie McGregor representing us in this area she will vote I00 percent for America and keeping America free. Howard C. Strand Someone is wrong in the race for 13th district senate seat by Ronald Fonger Someone is dead wrong in the campaign for 13lh district state senate. Incumbent Jack Welborn says he’s never heard of challenger Paul Denenfeld and hasn’t bothered to do much campaigning yet. Challenger Denenfeld. a Kalamazoo at­ torney, is upbeat, aggressive and in the senate race to win. He boldly predicts he will defeat Welborn, who he describes as "an embarrass­ ment to the distritet." "The issue is his ineffectiveness." Denenfeld -aid in a phone interview last week. "He is by himself in Lansing and it doesn't do us any good when he won't work within the system." Welborn, who won the senate seat in a special election after his brother Bob. who held the post died last year, has waged a "take no prisoners war” against what he calls "pork-barrel legislation." He has fought against a laundry list of special projects during his time in office, in­ cluding one package that inluded a Western Michigan University building named after his brother. Welborn didn't hesitate to vote against the package. Some call it refusing to compromise prin­ ciples. others say it is a simple case of a stub­ born man who won’t work within the sytem. Denenfeld says no matter what it’s called, it isn't doing the district any good. "I’m tired of the constantly negative com­ ments he makes about everything," Denenfeld said in an interview last week. "I believe there is a constructive purpose for government. Jack Welborn doesn’t. He is clearly out of the mainstream of even his own party." While Welborn might believe in govern­ ment, he certainly belcives that the less there is, the better we’ll be. It’s a feeling he thinks voters share with him. “I’m out of the mainstream of the party," he admitted. "But I'm not out of the mainstream of the voters." Welborn said people knew "1 was a fiscal conservative when they elected me. If they want a fiscal conservative, they’ll elect me again." Beyond the issues in the campaign (Welborn says the most important issue is "the way the state has been and needs to be run." Denenfeld says the issue is Welborn’s "ineffectiveness") is Welborn’s often color­ ful, controversial and off-the-cuff remarks about those in state government. The incumbent made headlines in February at a Republican rally in Kalamazoo when he lashed into, among others. Gov. James Blachard. News reports said that Welborn characteriz­ ed those who "arc not happy” with a Republican majority in the state Senate as ”baby butchers.. .socialists and pinkos...professional criminals...queers and perverts...and the scum of the earth." Welborn claimed his speech was “deliberately and maliciously misinterpreted. misconstrued, misquoted and (taken) totally out of context” by Detroit Free Press reporter Tim Jones. Denenfeld disagrees. "He has made several irresponsible comments.” the Kalamazoo at­ torney alleged. "He’s an embarassment and the people of this district shouldn't have to be embarassed by their senator." He also believes Welborn has been "ir­ responsible" in his lack of support for Western Michigan University. Welborn voted against a higher education package earlier this year that included several non-cducation items and WMV's budget. "lt‘% tnconcicvablc that the senator from this district doesn't go to bat for Western," Denenfeld said. "The university is a tremen­ dous resource and he (Welborn) voted against its budget." Denenfeld accuses Welborn of supporting "irresponsible tax slashing plans," and avoiding issues revolving around "the en­ vironment, water resources and toxic waste." Denenfeld acknowledged he will need crossover Republican support in his bid to unseat the incumbent, but said he feels confi­ dent of his chances of winning. "People across the district arc telling me, ‘We don’t want Jack Welborn, we shouldn’t have to be embarrassed.’ I’m gonna beat him.” Welborn isn't so easily convinced. He has put "all campaigning on the backburner," ap­ parently seeing to need to campiagn hard at this point of the game. Denenfeld is expecting an unexpected win. Welborn is expecting to be re-elected without much fuss. And one of them is wrong in the race for 13th District Stale Senate. Baltimore Twp. Hall damaged by auto on Friday night The Baltimore Township Hall was damaged slightly Friday night after a car attempting to avoid hitting a group of deer slid into the South Bedford Road building. Barry County Sheriff Deputies report that Robert Edward Noble. 63. of 6934 S. Bedford Rd. was traveling southbound in M-37 (South Bedford Road) and had just turned onto the dirt portion of the road behind the township hall when several deer darted out of the trees from the right. Noble told deputies he swerved left to avoid hitting them and his vehicle impacted with the township hall. Baltimore Township Supervisor could not estimate the cost of repairs to the building, but said some structural damage did occur. Noble received only minor injuries, and sought his own treatment. Spoke Folk coming here Maxine Birman. Mike Albertson QUESTION: Question: The big debate in the U.S. Senate in recent weeks has been over the proposed tax reform bill. The bill would eliminate many of the tax deductions on items like state and local property taxes, in­ come taxes and sales taxes. Instead, ail tax­ payers would pay one of three rates, based 00 their income. Are you in favor of such a change? Do you itemize y ou’re federal in­ come tax returns now to take advantage of •11 the deductions available? Wilda Allerdi ng. Hastings - "I would be in favor of it. I would rather sec it based on income.” Maxine Birman, Hastings —“I itemize i Rodney Dye mine. 1 would rather it be based or income some of the poor can't pay.” Randy Izzard, Delton —"1 would favor it because I feel the taxes are unfair to the poor that don't have the income to pay the taxes they’re asked to pay." Dixie Britten. Hastings —"It sounds like a fair idea. There whould be some deductions. I don't get anything back." Mike Albertson, Delton —"Yes. I think it would be more equitable I have itemized in the past, but I didn't last lime." Rodney Dye, Delton —"No. I favor keep­ ing the deductions. I take advantage o< the deductions." A group of high school and young adult bicyclists known as Spoke Folk will be stopp­ ing in Hastings on Friday. June 27. This spirited group of forty will perform a musical program entitled "The Race Is On", based on the contemporary Christian chart seng written by Michael W. Smith. The pro­ gram includes music, drama, puppets and congregational participation for all ages. In its eighth summer. Spoke Folk is a ministry opportunity sponosored by Lutheran Youth Encounter of Minneapolis. The members of the Spoke Folk team represent ten different states. They will bike 300 miles on their 10-day Michigan tour, spending each evening with a congregation along the route. The evening of music and fellowship is open to the public at: Grace Lutheran Church on Friday. June 27 beginning at 8 p.m. A free will offering will be taken. /-------------The Hastings Banner ________________ r Send form PS. 3579 10 P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Euery Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 25 Thursday. June 19,1986 Subscription Rates: St 1.00 per year in Barry County; S13.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $14.50 per year elsewhere. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must Include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written In good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page4- Tne Hastings Banner- Thursday, June 19.1986 Donald McDyer John W. Kelley Roy L. Nelson MIDDELVILLE - Mr. John W. Kelley. 71. of Middleville, died Wednesday. June 11. I486 al Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Friday. June 13 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Rev. Lloyd VanLente and Rev. Carl Stascr officatcd with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parmelee United Methodist Church. Mr. Kelley was bom December 24. 1914 in Middleville, the son of William and Lula C. (Balke' Kelley. He was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville schools. He was employed for 30 years at Steel Case where he was assistant foreman. He was a member of the Parmalee United Methodist Church and Indian Mounds Rock Club. Mr. Kelley is survived by his wife, Esther M.; his children. Leroy (Lee) and Nancy Kelley. Kenneth and Karen Kelley all of Mid­ dleville. Barbara and Robert Greenman of Central Lake; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles Kelley of Middleville two sisters, Mrs. Doyt (Esther) Hurless of Hastings and Mrs. Edna Gillet of Caledonia; several nieces and nephews. NASHVILLE - Mr Roy L Nelson. 75. of 721 Reed St.. Nashville died Wednesday. June 11. 1986 at Pennock Hospital Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14 at Vogt Chapel-Wren Funeral Heme in Nashville with Rev. Robert Taylor officiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Pen­ nock Hospital or Nashville Putnam Library. Mr. Nelson was bom on March 24. 1911 at Albion, the son of William and Erie Bell (Collins) Nelson. He was raised in Albion and Leslie areas and attended schools there. He came to Nashville in 1957 from Battle Creek. He married Irene M. Kidder on June 24. 1950. He was employed at the E.W. Bliss Co. for 21 years, retiring in 1973. Previous employ­ ment included farming, carpentery work. After his retirement he was well known in the Nashville area for his sharpening business which he operated from his home. He was a member of E.W. Bliss retirees. Surviving arc his wife, Irene; a son. LcRoy Nelson of Eaton Rapids; a stepson, Tony Waldren of Houston. Texas; a stepdaughter. Mrs. Lee (Ricki) Hill of Vermontville; seven grandchildren: one great grandchild; two sisters. Mrs. Leila Eggleston of Battle Creek and Mrs. Vera Sleeper of Eaton Rapids. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Robert Nelson and O.D. Nelson. Maria Wilkins ALMA - Maria Wilkins, former resident of Gurd Rd. in Barry County died Thursday, May 8, I486, at the Masonic Home in Alma. Services have taken place ATTEND SERVICE Hastings Area nori UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M37 South at M-79 Robert Mayo. pastor, phooe MS-4995. Robert Fuller. ch<xr director. Saaday achedole: 9:30 Fellowship and Coffee; 9 SS Suaday School. 11:10 Morning Worahip. »«Jpm Evening Worship ?OO pm Youth Meeting Nurwry fur all aeivicn. trantporuiion provided io and from morn in* service*. Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 2.19 E. CHURCH OP JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS 600 N Airpurl Road. Hastings. 948-2104 Ruatell Soltnes. branch president. phone 94S-2314. Counselors Kent Gibaon (945-41451 and Ed Thomas (795-7280). Sacrament Meeting 9 30 a-m. Sunday School 10:30 a_n>.. Primary. Relief Society. Priesthood. and Young Women at 11:30 am Work Meeting second Thursday IfrOOZOO and exrroae dasa every Wednesday 7 00 pm FIRST CHURCH OP GOD 1330 N Broad way Kev. David D Garrett Phon*48-2229 Parsonage **53195 Church Where a Christian experience make* you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Worship Service; 0 p.m. Fellowship Worship. 7 p.m. Wedneaday Prayer. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Minuter Clay Roas Phone 948-4145 residence. 945-2938 church Sunday Servian 10 am. Bu>ie FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings Mich. Allan J Wrenmh. In lefiin Minister. Eileen Higbee Dir Chris Ilan Id Sunday. Jone 22 9 30 Worship Services Nursery Provided Broadcast <>( this service over WBCH AM and PM Miwulay. June 23rd through Friday. June ZTth *00 a m Io 1200 Noon Vacation Bible School foe 3 year old. through Math HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road Pastor J-A. Campbell Phone 945-228$ Sunday School 9:45 am.: Worship II am.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 I. Woodlawn Hastings. Michigan 948 8004 Kenneth W Garner. Pastor. James R Bar­ rett. Aaat. to the pallor in youth. Sunday Services. Sunday School 9:45 am. Mom log Worship 11:00 am. Evening Wonhip 6 p m Wedneaday. Family Night 6:30 AWANA Grade* K thru 8. 700 pm Sensor High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult h'k Study and Prayer 700 pm Sacred Sound. Rehearsal 8J0 pm. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 Io 11 am. Kings Kids (Children'. Chrurl Sunday morning ser vwe brrwdcast WBCH EMMANUEL EPlSCOPAI CHURCH t'. riuv ot Bnwdwji ami Center Streets lather Wayne South He. tor Sunday Eucharist al 10 00 a m (Summer s.h.sluld Weekday EucharM* Wedncs day. 7 15am Thursday 700pm HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall Rev Steven Palm Pastor Sunday Morning Sunday s h..d 10 00. Morning Worship Service 11 (M> Evening Service • 7 30 Prayer Meeting Wedneaday Night 7 JO ST CYRIL A METHODIUS. Gun Lake Father Walter Spillane. Pastor Phone 962-7*49 Saturday Mass 5 p.m. Sunday Mata 7 30 a m and II 30 a m ST AUGUSTINE Middle-iUe. Father Walter Spillane Pastor Phone 962 2M9 Sunday Mass 9 30 a m HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 PoweU Rd Russell A. Sarver. Pastor Phone 945-9224 Worahip service 10:30 am., evening service 6 pm., daaaes for all ages. 9:45 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday, Cottage Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m, PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at Parmalee Rd . Middleville. Rev. Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 691 1585 Rev Charles Doo ratios. Assistant Pallor. Phone CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 795-3466 First Service 9 am.; church North Broadway. Rev. Jamea E Leitxman School 10-15 am; Second Service 11:15 Pastor. Sunday Service* 9 45 am Suaday am Evening Cekbrsnoo 6 pm School Hour. 1100 am. Morning Worship Service. 6-00 p m Evening Service. Wednesday 700 p m Services for Adult, Teens and Children COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover, Hastings Leonard Davis. Pastor. CHURCHES Rev James E Cook of­ Ph. 948 2256 or 945-9429. Sunday: Sunday ficiating Country Chapel Church School 1120 am worship 1015 a.m Banfield School 9:45 am.. Worship 11 am.. Youth 5 pm.. Evening Worship 6 pm.. no church school Worship service 9 a.m Fellowship and Coffee 7:IS pm Nursery foe all services Wednesday CYC 645 pm., prayer and Btble study 7 pm TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. NaahviBe Rev J G Boomer Sunday School 9 45 am. Sunday Worship 1140 am : Evening Service 6.40 pm ; Bi­ ble Prayer. Wednesday 7 00 pm Dowling Area Nashville Area ST CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor A trillion of St Rose Catholic Church. Hartings Saturday Maae 6.30 pm. Sunday Maas 9.30 am. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Church Poge is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS ItaALL PHARMACY Complete Proscription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings ond Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your lite. Home. Business and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hosting* — Nashville FLEXFAt INCORPORATED of Hosting* NATIONAL RANK OF HASTINGS Member F43.I.C. THE HASTIHGS BAHHER AHO REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY ■Prescriptions" • I IB $. Jelf arson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hosting*. Michigan Richard F. Main MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Richard F. Main. 42. of Middleville, died Friday. June 13. 1986. from accidental injuries. Funeral ser­ vices were held 11 a.m. Tuesday. June 17. at lhe Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Rev. Paul Deal officiated with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Mr. Main was born October 28. 1943 in Hastings the son of Floyd A. and Lcta J. (Sears) Main. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1961 and was married to Sharon Ann Nichols on November 2. 1962. He was a builder of pole bams. Mr. Main is survived by his wife, Sharon; his children, Christina and Darroll Watson of Nunica, Melissa and Stewart London of Kent­ wood; two grandchildren, Joshua Watson and Andrea London; his parents. Floyd and Lcta Main of Hastings; five brothers. Floyd Main Jr.. Harold W. Main and Eldon H. Main all of Hastings; William E. Main of Clarksville and David C. Main of Nashville; five sisters. Mrs. Edward (Virginia) Sawdy and Mrs. Janet Bennett both of Hastings. Mrs. Frank (Letha) Smith of Ligonier. Ind., Mrs. Terry (Marcia) Rackett of Leisure City, Fla.. Mrs. Darwin (Robin) Curtiss of Grand Rapids; his mother-in-law. Mrs. Letha Wikins of Hastings; special aunts and uncles. Lawrence and Barbara Main of Delton and Richard and Evelyn McNaughton of Middleville; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and ncphcwB^b Henry Kauffman Middleville Area FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Fellowship Time. 10 30 a m Radio Bread­ cast WBCH It 00a.m WorahipService SAUDI ARABIA - The family of Donald McDyer received word of his death in Saudi Arabia on May 30. 1986. He was bom April 2, 1932 in Brent, Kentucky. The McDyer family moved to Michigan in 1937 and settled in Middleville where Donald attended school until 1945. At that time they moved to 619 N. Michigan Avenue in Hastings and Donald at­ tended the Hastings School System until he enlisted in the Army al the age of 17. He serv­ ed in Okinawa. Korea. Alaska. Egypt. Japan. Iran and Viet Nam where he received the bronze star. He retired after 21 years in the military and with his wife, (the former Bever­ ly Adams, daughter of Lawrence Adams of Hastings) and five children bought a home in Portage. Michigan, where he was employed at W.K.Z.O. for two years before moving to Gaithersburg. Maryland. He worked at Watkins-Johnson, in electronics communica­ tions. In 1980 he transferred to P.E. Systems located in Virginia and was dispatched to Saudi Arabia as an instructor where he was al the time of his death. His first marriage ended in divorce. He is survived by his wife Linda of Gaithersburg, Maryland; sons Kenneth. James, Steven, Edward; Daughters Cathey and Michelle; and five grandchildren. He is the brother of Hastings residents Audrey Hull and Helen Hewitt. Arrangements arc pending upon arrival of his remains and burial is scheduled to be in Arlington National Cemetery. s OrangevllleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE 6921 Marsh Rd two mile* south oi Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman Pastor Lea Harns. Sunday School Supi Sunday School. 94S am Church Service* 11 a m . 6 p m Wednes day 7pm Family Bible Institute for 2 year olds through adults Nursery staffed at all services Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-5187 for free transportation in Gun Lake area Ministering Gods Word to Today's World Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd e mi S Pastor Brrnt Branham Phone 623 2245 Sunday School at 10 a m . Wor­ ship II a m Evening Service it 7 pm Youth meet Sunday 6 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p in CLARKSVILLE - Mr. Henry Kauffman. 80, of Clarksville died Saturday. June 14. 1986 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held Monday. June 16 at 1:30 p.m. at Hope Church of the Brethren. Freeport. Rev. James Kinsey of­ ficiated with burial at Bownc Mennonilc Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Heart Association. Mr. Kauffman was bom on September II. 1905 in Campbell Township, the son of William and Ida (Weaver) Kauffman. He at­ tended Pennock Mill and Bownc Center Schools. He married Hilda Yoder in 1933. He lived and farmed in the Clarksville area all of his life and was also employed at E.W. Bliss Co. in Hastings for several years, retiring in 1971. He spent his winters for the past 15 years in Florida. Mr. Kauffman is survived by his wife, Hilda; three daughters. Mrs. Hany (Audrey) Kauffman of Alto, Mrs. Donald (Ardith) Blough of Wyoming, and Mrs. Eldred (Sharon) Durkee of Freeport; five grand­ children; four great grandchildren; one brother. Frank Kauffman of Alto; two sisters. Mabe! Johnson of Rockford and Leona Stahi of Clarksville: one sister-in-law, Clarabellc Kauffman of Alto and an aunt. Amy Kauff­ man of Clarksville. One brother. Clair Kauff­ man preceded him in death on June 5. 1986. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Clarksville. ' Hazel Byrd Hunter MIDLAND - Hazel Byrd Hunter. 82. 1406 W. Carpenter St.. Midland. MI died at home on May 31. 1986. She was bom April 17, 1904 at the family farm about a mile southeast of Vermontville, the second child of Orris and Lydia (Sprague) Greiner. She attended schools in the area including Vermontville High School, graduating in 1920 and was Valedictorian of her class She entered Ypsilanti Normal in fall, graduating in June 1922 with a teacher’s certificate. She taught school for two >ears. On June 10. 1923. she was married to Mcrril Hunter of Charlotte, in Vermontville She is survived by her husband; three daughters. Marilyn Van Buren of Vermont­ ville. Madilyn Mast of Gladwin. Barbara Scott of Tempe. Ariz.; and son. Donald E Hunter of Littleton. Colo. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 20 treat grandchildren. 81 She was a life member of the Order of Eastern Star of Midland and the Memorial Presbyterian Church of Midland Funeral services were held on June 3rd and .graveside services were al Sunfield Townshio Cemetery with the Rev. J. Chris Schnteder officiated. Memorials arc available for the Visiting Nurses Association or to the Pardce-CanccrTreatment Committee. Mary Marcelline Curtis WOODLAND - Mary Marcelline Curtis 66. of 178 E. Broadway. Woodland died Sun­ day. June 15. 1986 at her residence Mrs. Curtis was bom August 14. |9|<j at Middleville, the daughter of John and Mary (Flynn) Weaver. She was raised in the Hastings Area and attended St. Rose School graduating from Hustings High School. She married Kendal S. Curtis on February 18. 1949. She has lived in Woodland for the last 26% years. Mrs. Curtis was employed nearly 20 years as a bookkeeper for Hastings Manufacturing E.W. Bliss and Woodland Mutual Insurance Office in Woodland, retiring in 1965. She was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church. Lake Odessa. Early American Socie­ ty, Big Bands Music Collectors Society, and a long time supportive member of Boy’s Town Home for boys. Surviving arc her husband. Kendal; two daughters. Joan Leos of Lake Odessa: Mrs. Raymond (Louise) Diehl of Woodland, three sons. Thomas and James Curtis of Ionia; John Curtis of Woodland; eight grandchildren. Funeral Services were held II a.m. Wednesday . June 18 at St. Edwards Catholic Church wdth Fr. Dennis W. Morrow of­ ficiating. Arrangements at Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mary M. Curtis Memorial Fund. Esther L. Juppstrom WHITE CLOUD - Mrs. Esther L. Jupp­ strom. 66. of White Cloud, formerly of Mid­ dleville. died Thursday. June 12. 1986 at Barry County Medical Care Facility. Funeral services were held I p.m. Saturday. June 14. at the Big Pairie Everett Cemetery in White Cloud. Rev. Arnold Guikema officiated. Ar­ rangements were by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Mrs. Juppstrom was bom in Hastings, on November 28. 1919. lhe daughter of Edward and Sarah (Acker) Monica. She was married to George Juppstrom on April 15, 1944. She was employed as a secretary for several local and area companies. Mrs. Juppstrom is survived by two sisters. Mrs. Marge Bassett of Florida and Mrs. Lucille Westover of Kalamazoo and several nieces and nephews. Fred l. Hill DOWLING - Mr. Fred L. (Buck) Hill. 83. of 4025 E. Dowling Rd.. Dowling, died Sun­ day, June 15. 1986 at his home. Funeral ser­ vices were held 1 p.m. Tuesday. June 17. at the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Raymond Talmage officiated with burial in Dowling Cemetery. Mr. Hill was bom on March 12. 1903 in Maple Grove Township, the son of George and Harrici (Allen) Hill. He attended the Mayo and Branch schools. He ws married to Dorothy B. Paddock on September 6, 1927. He was a farmer all of his working life and farmed at his present address in Baltimore Township for 42 years. Mr. Hill is survived by his wife. Dorothy; one daughter. Mrs. Merton (Margaret) Hoff­ man of Nashville; three grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Erwin (Ted) W'illison of Hickory Comers and a half brother. Waynard Bclson of Hastings. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harley and Donald Hill and two sisters. Esther Adams and Mabel Culp. Dorothy A. Yeazell DELTON - Mrs. Dorothy A. Yeazell, 79. of 2760 Circle Dr. Fair Lake. Delton died suddenly at her home Saturday, June 14, 1986. Mrs. Yeazell was bom June 12, 1907 in Urbana, OH the daughter of Elasha and Cloc (Thornton) Modena. She had lived at the Fair Lake address since January 1961 and was fomerly of Kalamazoo. Her husband. Maurice, preceded her in death July 31, 1967. Surviving is one daughter Mrs. John (Kathleen) Thom of Fair Lake, Delton; a grandson Butch Thom of Delton; a gicatgranddaughtcr Amy Lynn VanCamp of Fair Lake, Delton; a great-grandson Gregory Thom of Delton; several nieces and nephews in the Chicago and Fair Lake. Delton areas. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter Sharon VanCamp in 1977. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Monday. June 16. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Rev. Elmer Faust officiated. Inter­ ment East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Raymond A. Vaughan HASTINGS - Mr. Raymond A. Vaughan. 65, of 113 E. High St.. Hastings, died Mon­ day, June 16, 1986 at Pennock Hospital Emergency Room where he was taken after being stricken at Sharp Park Campground at Turner Lake. Funeral services will be held 1 pm. Thursday. June 19 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Dan Wheeler will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Mr. Vaughan was born in Oklahoma on August 21. 1920. the son of William and Ber­ tha (Beatley) Vaughan. He grew up in Missouri attending school there. He came to Hastings from Missouri in 1956. He was mar ned to Lucile M. Guy on December 7. 1942. He retired in 1983 after 21 years at Bradford­ White in Middleville. Mr. Vaughan is survived by his wife. I ucile; three sons. Ernest of U.S. Navy sta.ioned in San Diego. CA; Curtis and Dar>l Vaudum both of Hastings; one daughter Mrs Richard (Alcta) Courier of Grand D.oids- a foster daughter Mrs. William (Jraldme) Ellcrthorpe of Battle Creek; II grandchildren, one brother. Arthur Vaughan of OK . a*1 ■ sis,cr’ Mrs Mar^arc‘ Cul,e> of Mj^is preceded in death by a daughter. Brenda Vaughan. Woodland News Kilpatrick Church Adult Fellowship met Saturday evening. The theme of the meeting was “Flag Day”. Clayton and Evelyn Goodrich were host and hostess. The tables were decorated with American flags. There were 21 people at the potluck dinner, and some others came for the meeting later. Roll call was the pledge of allegiance. Hildred Chase gave the devotions as Roma Kilpatrick was unable to attend. Program chairwoman. Betty McCurdy, in­ troduced Joyce Marsteller who presented a program about the Kilpatrick church family, and she asked each person to tell a story about their father or husband. Some Woodland people reported having from 3.5 to 3.75 inches of rain last Wednes­ day. There were severe thunderstorms during the afternoon, and around 9 p.m.. a tornado warning was given over the television for Maple Grove and Woodland. Village sirens blew, the fire engines were taken out of the bam and each one driven a mile or two in a different direction so that if the sighted funnel cloud did touch down in or near Woodland, not more than one fire engine would be lost or damaged, and most of the citizens went to their basements. Some of us were surprised when we got there to find waler seeping in from the extremely heavy rain that had con­ tinued for many days. There is still waler standing in many fields, and several culverts washed out. The Katherine Circle of Zion Lutheran Church met at the home of Ruth Niethamcr on Wednesday afternoon. The ladies enjoyed Mrs. Niethamer’s hospitality and the Bible study. Mercedeth McMillen spent eight days with her cousin, Sarah Bogardus. in Hudson. Ohio. She returned to Woodland early last week. Mercedeth reports that Ohio was just as water logged as Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Art Meade who have a farm just east of Woodland on Carlton Center Road will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on June 20 with an open house at the Lake Odessa Community Center on M-50. The celebration will be hosted by the couple's two sons, James and Joseph Meade and will begin at 7 p.m. Family and friends are invited to stop by and help in the celebration. No gifts are desired. Mr. Meade has been in the automobile business in Barry and Ionia County for many years. Kumie Wise,, daughter of John and Violet Wise of Brown Road, and a 1982 graduate of Lakewood High School, has been named to the spring honor roll at New Mexico Tech at Socorro, New Mexico. Wise is a senior mathematics major. To qualify for the honor roll the student must have completed at least 13 hours of academic credit during the semester while maintaining a B or higher grade point average. New Mexico Tech is a scientific and engineering college with an enrollment of 1.250 students and offers degrees through doctorate. Harold and Nell Stannard arrived at their Woodland home Sunday afternoon after spen­ Juanita J. Kilgore BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Juanita J. Kilgore, 13100 Banfield Rd., Battle Creek, died Monday, June 16, 1986 at Leila Post Hospital in Battle Creek. Mrs. Kilgore was bom May 19, 1925 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Dewey) Kiblinger. She had lived her entire lifetime in the Battle Creek and Delton areas. She graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1943, served with the U.S. Navy from 1944-1945, and enlisted in the U.S. Nava) Reserve in 1946. She was employed at Kellogg Co., Transamerica Insurance, Hobby House and Security National Bank, all of Bat­ tle Creek, for several years. She was the president of the Barry County Extension Club, was a member and Past Matron of the Prudence-Nobles Chapter No. 366, O.E.S. and a former member and Past Matron of the Bellevue Chapter No. 196, O.E.S.; Past President of the Eaton County Association of by Catherine Lucas ding the winter in California. They left their home in the Palm Springs area earlier this month and traveled to the San Francisco area where they spent some time with their son, Robert Stannard, his wife. Wendy, and their grandson. Rvan. before traveling across In­ terstate 80 inrough Wendover. Cheyenne and Des Moines The trip from San Francisco took four days. Woodland’s Women’s Study Club held a picnic that was planned for Herald Classic Memorial Park in the Woodland Lions Den last Tuesday because of wet weather. Only six members were able to attend the mid-day event. They were Lucile Brown. Marguerite Dick. Lorraine Rogers. Edna Crothers. Orpha Enz and Stella Engle. Mrs. Dick and Mrs. Rogers brought their husbands. After lhe potluck lunch, they played bingo. Tina lumdis. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford Landis of Clark Road, Woodland, has received a discharge after ser­ ving in the U.S. Army for two years. Miss Landis spent a few days at home after return­ ing to the United States from Germany where she was stationed during her service. She was accompanied by her fiance. Jesus Medrano. Medrano is a career army man who is originally from Texas. Tina met him in Ger­ many. He plans to spend at least another 12 years in the service. He was transferred from Germany to Fort Bragg. N.C.. at lhe time Miss Landis left the service. The couple were married when they arrived at Fort Brugg. A baby girl named Samantha Jo Geiger was bom on June 4 at 12:01 a.m. to Tom and Terry Geiger of Dowling. Samantha weighed 6 lbs. 3 ozs. at birth. The expectant mother was flown by helicopter from Pennock Hospital at Hastings to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo for the birth. The ride took 13 minutes, and the birth occurcd without further incident after the trip. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dale Cole. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Geiger of South Woodland Road. Great . grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cole of Vermontville. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Wilcox of Woodbury. Mr. Paui Geiger of Woodland, and Mrs. Zillah Dahms of Gurd Road. Hastings. Samantha Jo also has a great­ great grandmother. Myrtle Hughes of Boone. Iowa. Kilpatrick Church Missionary Society held their monthly dinner last Wednesday noon. Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Schaibly from Grand Rapids and Ellenton. Florida, were at the dinner as well as Mrs. Grace Schaibly of Waukegan. Illinois. She spends part of each summer on a family farm in Carlton Township. In all. 23 people enjoyed the meal loaf, au gratin potatoes and fruit salad dinner. The chicken in front of the Woodland Townehousc was unveiled and there was a good turnout for the chicken barbeque dinner that was held to celebrate the occasion. The Townehousc served 282 barbeque plates dur­ ing the afternoon and evening. Wanda Rizor won the butcher block that was raffled off. The hippotomous and the rhinoccrous arc not back yet. though, and it may be u few weeks before they arc returned to the roof of the building, according to Leo Spitzley. Eastern Star . Life Member of lhe Grand Chapter ol Michigan Order of Eastern Star., member of the Banfield United Methodist Church and also a member of the Kingsley Ladies Aid. On August 16. 1946 she was married to Richard Kilgore Sr., who survives. Also sur­ viving are a son and his wife. Richard Jr. and Bonnie Kilgore of Battle Creek; two grand­ children: Jamie and Kristy; five sisters. Mrs. John (Lucile) Doster of Florida, Mrs. Carlton (Charlotte) Wallers of Battle Creek. Mrs. Clarence (Gertrude) Rhoades of Florida, Mrs. Russell (Neva) Hussong of Fine Lake. Mrs. Max (Betty) Root of Battle Creek. A brother preceded her in death. Services were held Thursday. June 19 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton at 2 p.m. Rev. James Cook officatcd, assisted by the Prudence-Nobles Chapter No. 366. O.E.S. Interment Banficld Cemetery. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Prudence­ Nobles Chapter No. 366. O.E.S. Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDCR OF PUBLICATION File No. 85-631-DM GAIL M. WARREN, Plaintiff. ALBERT C. WARREN. SR. Defendant. HON. HUDSON E. DEMING Michael J. McPhUllp* (P33715) Ailorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS & MC PHILLIPS 220 S. Broadway Hasting*. Ml 49038 616-945-9596 At a session ol said Court held in the City of Hastings, County of Borry ond State of Michigan, on the9th day of June. 1986. PRESENT: HONORABLE HUD­ SON E. DEMING. Circuit Judge On the 6th day ol November. 1985, an action was filed by GAIL M. WARREN. Plaintiff, against ALBERT C. WARREN. SR.. Defendant, in this Court to obtain a decree ol divorce. IT IS HFREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. ALBERT C. WAR­ REN. SR., shall answer or take such other oction os may be per­ mitted by low on or before the 2nd of September. 1986. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default ogainsl such defendant for the relief demanded in the com­ plaint filed in this court HUDSON E. DEMING. Circuit Judge Michael J. McPhillips (P337I5) Attorney for Plaintiff dimmers * McPhillips 220 South Broadway Hostings, Mi 49050 (7-10) Antenna • Measures 4'x7'x2• Hangs in window or mounts on wall or roof • Opens up market to 45 milion people who live In apertments condos, mobile homes, motoi homes, travel trailers, plus areas that have restrictive convenants "Hot" new product.. . No Inventory . . Fun or Pert Time . . . Call today-303/591-9683 tor dealer Information �The Hastinpa Banner - Thursday, June 19,1986- Page 5 Delton honors retiring school teacher TK,„ Elaine Gilbert Anchor t„ .a,,cnd'ng a retirement party at Packs nfUn aM *cck showcd up carrying ^Vf^’XLraCSaVCih °nd WCUrinS ounjaZ! RCms seem irrelevant to an staff a..’ j* l° l^e ^)c'*on Kellogg school smilelv «ndilng thc pany- thc Hfesavcrs and of ttarhCkcrs represented warm memories John a Cr ,and formcr elementary principal ->a Who rct*rcd Tuesday after a ^>ear career in thc district. h^nce Arnold joined the district in 1957. he VanBruggen-WInters engagement announced Mr. and Mrs. James VanBruggen of Bed­ ford Rd. Hastings arc proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Pamela Sue to Louis J. Winters son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Mott-Friddle united in marriage May 24 Smith-Whitmire exchange wedding vows In a very beautiful and most impressive ceremony, Vicki Lynn Mott exchanged vows with James Lee Friddle on Saturday, May 24, 1986 al 6 p.m. at the Nashville Baptist Church in Nashville. Pastor Lester DeGroot perform­ ed the double ring ceremony in lhe presence of approximately 200 guests. A very special honor before the ceremony, was that Jim, the groom, look his mother, the bride’s mother and all the grandparents. Milan Clark. Wilma and Leslie Mott. Ruth and Jim Veach, and Bonnie and Wade Shook down the aisle and sealed them. Betty Pierce was the organist accompanying the soloists Joe Maurer who sang “Cherish” and “Suddenly” and Judy Terpening singing “Wedding Song". Parents of the bride are Sheila and Anthony Mott, of Olivet, and the grooms parents are Pat and Dale Cook of Nashville, and Merrill Friddle of Sturgis. The bride, given in marriage by her father, took his daughter down acanddite center aisle, wearing a white gown of sheer organza with a Queen Ann neckline. Her bodice was embellished with Alencon lace and pearl clusters. The bishop sleeves of sheer net and scattered Alencon lace motifs were overlayed with a filmy layer of organza. The airy skirt and chapel train of Vicki’s gown, by Fink, floated in pristine simplicity. Vicki wore her mother’s crown, restyled by her Aunt Eleanor Mott, with chapel length illusion lace. Brooke Tuell. was maid of honor, and lhe bridesmaids were Rhonda Mott, cousin of the bride. Julie Wheaton, and Ginger Friddle. sister of the groom. These women were all dressed in a beautiful shade of lavendar gowns. The groom, wearing a white tuxedo with tails, had Scon .Scars as his best man. and the groomsmen were Brian Friddle. brother of the groom, Tim Meyers, and David Wright of Hill Air Force Base. The ushers were Randy Campbell, cousin of lhe bride, Kevin Conner of Hill Air Force Base, and Steven Mott, cousin of the bride. Flower girls were Samantha Campbell, 314 years old. and Tonya Anderson, 5 years old, dressed in very ruffly lavendar gowns, and both cousins of the bride. The ringbearer was Ryan Mott, age 6, wearing a tuxedo like the men. also a cousin of the bride. Betty and Emery Bennett, friends and Nan­ cy and Rod Mott, cousins of the bride, were master and mistress of ceremonies. The reception dinner was held at Kirk House at Olivet College. Serving the beautifully tiered cake were Mary Campbell and Wendy Martin, cousin and friend of the bride. At the punch bowl were Tammy Malcomb and Lorri Martin. In charge of the gifts were Kim Campbell and Cindy Gatewood, cousin and friend of the bride. Passing out programs and rice were Brandy and Eric Mott, cousins of lhe bride. The reception was decorated in lavendar, with lavendar lanterns at each table, with a dance following. Vicki and Jim spent their honeymoon in Florida and up the east coast of North Mishcllc Lorraine Smith and William Steve Whitmire were recently married in an evening candlelight ceremony in Orlando. Florida at the First United Methodist Church. A recep­ tion followed at the French Quarter in Orlando. Mishelle is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith of Miami. Mrs. Smith is the former Gene 11 Harville, a previous resident of Hastings and a graduate of Hastings High School. Mr. Whitmire is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carter Whitmire. Sr. of Orlando. Laura Smith of Ft. Lauderdale. Florida served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Penny Smith, sister of the bride, and Heidi Vogel, of Orlando. Serving as best nun was Robert Whitmire. Groomsmen were Jonathan Smith and Carter Whitmire, Jr. Mishelle, a former Ms. Miami, is a graduate of Miami-Dade and Florida Interna­ tional University. She is presently employed as the featured aerialist at Walt Disney World in Orlando. Mr. Whitmire, a graduate of Florida Stale University is the featured aerialist at Circus World in Orlando. Upon returning from a honeymoon trip to the Bahamas, the new Mrs Whitmire was feted at a brunch reception for 300 at the Roseland Club in Orlando. Mr. and Mrs. Whitmire will be residing at 3300 Nina Rosa Lane in Orlando. Winters. An October 24 wedding is being planned. Irene Brownell to observe 75th birthday June 22 Irene Brownell wife of thc late Robert Brownell of Hastings will be celebrating her 75th birthday on Sunday. June 22. An open house will be held al thc First United Methodist Church of Hastings from 2-4 p.m. Her children: Jon and Brenda of San An­ tonio TX. Jim and Velma of Delton, Jane and Gordon Barlow of Hastings, Jerry and Joan of Bellevue, Jeff and Kathy of Alio. Mary and Phil Cotant of Hastings, Margaret and Bob Wellman of Hastings. Tom of Lansing and Ron and Murial of Potterville. She has 31 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The children would like to extend an invita­ tion to al) relatives, friends and neighbors to attend lhe reception. Irene was employed at Pennock Hospital for 20 years. She now resides in Potterville, MI. No gifts please. K-n~rv?\,n "“"y Potions in thc Delton Kdfogg School system. his retirement party was Thanks for ,hc Memories" and staff members roasted him and praised him by ••ink sin anccdotcs that ranged from humorous .i nes ,o serious sentimental ones. In addition nere were stories about thc headaches and thc Pleansantries of his work. taffers also saluted Arnold with two stan­ ding ovations during the evening. the Lifesavers were presented to Arnold on silver platter, embellished with lettuce and covered with a napkin. The significance of the Lifesavers is that everytime there was a crisis, John would of,er a Lifesaver." said Dolores Mohn, who served as master of ceremonies at thc party. Mohn said Arnold has been a part of her reaching career since thc beginning. The smiley-faced stickers were symbolic of ma way Arnold always encouraged staff and students, as well, to smile when the going was rough. During thc first four to five years at Delton, A™,d’ a native of Manistee, taught high school students as well as sixth and seventh graders. He also has coached several sports, including varsity basketball, over thc years. Memories of those coaching years were part of the roast at Thursday’s party, with Ar­ nold being teased for thc time he was a good sport and offered to participate in a pep assembly skit by sitting in a red wagon wear­ ing a diaper. Arnold served as an elementary school counselor from 1966-71 and then was pro­ moted to assistant elementary principal, a position he held for several years. He was named elementary principal in 1973 and served 10 years in that capacity until several years ago when he decided that he wanted a taste of teaching again. Dorothy Bustance of Hastings will be So it was back to the classroom. and Arnold celebrating her 80th birthday. Sunday, June finished off his career in education at thc mid­ 22. Her friends and family wish "Grandma dle school, teaching eighth grade social B" a very happy birthday and many more to studies and serving as a counselor. come. Many of the memories at the party focused on Arnold’s tenure as principal. And retired administrator Carolyn Nycum. who served as assistant principal at thc same time, had many remembrances to share. “We had 10 wonderful years together." James McCown. 34. Woodland and Jae.'h dr said. •‘Everyday was a happening...No a.u days were ever thc same." quciine Waterman. 29. Woodland. Those happenings. Nycum said, included Thomas Peck, 19. Hastings and Sandra everything from students* "teeth coming out Falk, 19, Hastings; Mark Powers, 30, Delton naturally and unnaturally" to the crisises and Merete Hagard, 32, Delton caused from broken jacket zippers. William Bishop, 21, George AFB, Ca. and It was also noted that one year as principal, Tena Smith, 19, Woodland. Arnold had to cope with planning teaching Jerry DePew, 25, Nashville and Angela schedules around nine pregnant teachers. Carter, 22, Nashville. Dorothy Bustance to celebrate 80th birthday Area Marriages — Hayners to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary David and Mary Jane Hayner. of Farm­ ington New Mexico and formerly of Hastings, have celebrated their 25th anniversary. They were married June 23, 1961 and have already taken a fivc-week vacation through Arizona, Florida and Michigan and will renew their marriage vows again this year. Dave is a cross country driver for Four Corners Transporta­ tion and Mary Jane travels with him. They have two children, Tammy Williams of Hastings and John Hayner of Scottsdale, Arizona. They have two grardchildren. Amanda and Tommy Williams. Gary Finkbeiner, 30, Middleville and Linda Bird, 30, Middleville. Kevin Jorgensen, 20, Longwood, Fla. and Melissa Burghdoff, 18, Hastings. John Whitney. 32. Bellevue and Kristie Hooker, 21. Bellevue. Robert Garrett, 27. Hastings and Lynettc Conklin, 26, Dowling. Duane Hall, 21, Hastings and Donna Phillips, 18, Hasting: John Mater, 22, Nashville and Melissa Brenton, 18, Nashville. Mark Case, 18, Hastings and Deanna Kosbar, 20, Hastings. Bradley Smith, 20, Hastings and Dcatra Wiser, 21, Hastings. Geoffrey Cross, 21, Middleville and Ann Finkbeiner, 23, Middleville. Philippe Allen. 31, Battle Creek and Deborah Sofia 2, Battle Creek. Hastings students win scholarship Pennock Hospital’s Scholarship Committee recently awarded ten students, nursing scholarships for the 1986-87 academic year. They include, Betty Jo Jacobs, Phyllis Snyder, Diana DeMond, Lori Gale and Vicky Hokanson of Hastings. The nursing scholarship is intended for full time students wishing to pursue a career as a registered nurse at Pennock Hospital. The scholarships provide up to $1000 per year towards tuition and student fees. Carolina. Out of state visitors were Jim’s grand­ parents. Ruth and Jim Veach from Apache Junction. Arizona, and his cousins. Barbara and Leslie Sipes from Bluffton. Ohio. Vicki graduated from Olivet High School in 1982 and received her degree at Olivet Col­ lege in 1986. Jim is an Airman First Class in the United States Air Force, located at Hill Air Force Interested in the World of Investments? Base. Utah. The couple will be living in Layton. Utah. Crandalls to observe 45th wedding anniversary Meades to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Arthur (Della) Meade will celebrate their 25th wedding anntversa^ June 20th. 19S6 with an open house, at the Lake Odessa Community Center. Lake Odessa. Michigan on M-50 from 7 p.m. Hl . Hosting will be their children James and Joseph Meade, family and fnendsPlease stop by and just say Hl Your presence is * ‘Their gin - Orlo and Opal Crandall of Battle Creek will celebrate their 45th anniversary with open house and luncheon on Saturday. June 28. 1986 at 2 to 6 p.m. al V.F.W., 422 Delton MI. Hosting the open house arc Luclla Morgan and Joyce Dilno. The couple have five children. Eugene Pickle (deceased) Luclla Morgan. Joan Kcagle (deceased) Joyce Dilno. Mary Gilson (deceased). Orlo and the former Opal Wood were mar­ ried on July 3. 1941 in Indiana. Orlo Crandall is retired from Lathers Local 422 and is a member of First World War Veteran. Also he belongs to the V.F.W Post 422 Delton. Both worked al Posts during WWI1. The couple has 19 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Or perhaps you are already involved in some aspect of this rapidly growing and ex­ citing field. In either case, you may qualify for one of our new Registered Representa­ tive positions First of Michigan plans to fill in COLDWATER to service investors in your community. We will be happy to talk to you about a career with one of America's leading investment firms and the largest Michigan­ based underwriter of stocks and bonds. For an appointment, merely send your re­ sume to Dave Meiges, Sr. Vice President. Investments, 29 West Michigan Mall. Battle Creek, Michigan 49017. All replieswill naturally be held in stric­ test confidence. 616 - 962-4034 First of Michigan Corporation ■■hi I 1^^— FcM The retirement cake, presented to John Arnold by Dolores Mohn, represents one of the tokens of appreciation bestowed upon the teacher and former principal. Among those who spoke during the pro­ gram at thc party was long-time former Delton teacher. Cleo Brown, who retired 13 years ago. She reminded Arnold that when she retired, he had pinned a red rose on her and kissed her on the check and she wanted to return the same gestures. "We all love you and and wish you a hap­ py retirement," Brown said. Delton School Supcrintentent Dr. John Sanders echoed similar sentiments, telling Ar­ nold that he will be missed. Teacher Judy Baurs, after the program had concluded, noted that Arnold always found thc good in every child. Arnold was presented with several gifts, in­ cluding an original sculpture molded in his likeness by artist Marietta Myers, a humorous framed poem written by teacher Liz Murphy, tools and a retirement hat. In closing remarks, Mohn said Arnold "cared for each and every child. "God bless you,” she said to Arnold. "We wish you the greatest retirement and thank you for the memories." He responded with words of tribute to thc creativeness of thc staff and his appreciation for the great evening. Arnold, who holds a bachelor's degree and a masters degree in counseling from Western Michigan University, said he is undecided about his retirement plans, but does have a list of things that will keep him busy in thc meantime. You can bet one of those activities will be golfing, which is one of his favorite pastimes along with bowling. He also enjoys working outdoors at his Wall Lake home where he resides with his favorite kindergarten teacher, wife Lillian Arnold. ’ ' ' ■ ' John Arnold retired after 29 years with the Delton Kellogg School Dis­ trict. One of his retirement gifts from the staff was this original sculpture depicting Arnold at a desk with his golf clubs beside him. Home For Sale Turn of the century home has been fully re­ stored to original beauty. Features 3 large , bedrooms with walk-ln closets, new kitchen, aluminum siding, main floor utility, 2 full baths, classic oak woodwork, fully carpeted, , immaculate and priced to sell at $43,500. , 505 E, Grand Hastings 948-9480 after 500 RM 1 I - — —-rereiioexa NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES In accordance with MCLA 211.24, the Orange­ ville Township Board will hold a TRUTH IN TAXATION public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 1986 at Orangeville Town­ ship Hall, 6912 S. Boulter Road, for the pur­ pose of increasing the operating millage of the Township of Orangeville as follows: Allocated Mills - .8993 to .9357 An increase of .0364 mills Extra Voted Roads - 1.4100 to 1.4671 An increase of .0571 mills. This is a 4.05% increase for each levy. The Township of Orangeville has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD �Page6- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, June 19,1986 LeqalNotice I keplgainingand losing the same 20 pounds. Then I said, this lime ifegoingto be different. I trli-d every pill, every gimmick to lose weight. Onlv lo feel miserable when I gained II all hack Finally I said no. never agaln-M/s time I'm going lo Diet Center. I lost lhe weight, without hunger. And I’m keeping Il off. My only regret? Nnt going sooner! You’re going lo make ft this lime. 1615 S. Bedford Rd.. M-37 (next to Coppon Oil) Hostings, Michigan Phone 948-4033 OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL . Phone 085-6881 * HOURS: Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m. to Noon — JUNE 10 1986 — The regular meeting ol the Board ol Education was called to order by D Hoekstra. President, on Tuesday. June 10. 1986. at 7.30 p.m. Member* present: A. Aintlie W. Baxter. P. Endsley. 1. Hoywood. D. Hoekstra. J. Toburen, andG. Wibalda. Member* absent: None. Il wo* moved by W. Baxter and supported by G. Wibalda that the minute* of the regular monthly meeting of Moy 19. 1986 be approved and placed on file Motion carried. It wo* moved by G. Wibalda and supported ay W. Baxter that the minutes of the special con­ ference meeting (dosed session) ol Moy 19. 1986 be approved ond placed on file. Motion car­ ried. It was moved by J. Toburen and supported by A. Ainslie that the minutes of the special meeting of June 1. 1936 be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. Il wot moved by J. Toburen ond supported by L. Haywood that the Combined Financial Statement (General Fund. Debt Retirement Funds, ond Construc­ tion Fund), os of Moy 31. 19B6. be approved ond placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by G. Wibalda and supported by P. Endsley that the Trust ond Agency Fund report os of May 31. 1986. be approved ond placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by P. Endsley ond supported by J. Toburen that the Student Services Fund report os of May 31. 1986. be approved and placed on file. Motion car­ ried. It was moved by G. Wibalda and supported by L Hoywood thot lhe Monthly Budget report (Take Q Clo/er Look o* of Moy 31. 1986. b«0PPr0**d ond plocod on fMa. Motion carried. It wot moved by J- ’oburen ond supported by A. Ainsli* that the Invetlmenlt report ot of May 31. I ¥86. be opprovod ond placed on file. Motion carried. h wot moved by J- Toburen and tupported by G. Wibaldo that Moy. 1986 paid bill* be approved ond thot 'he unpaid billt be approved ond placed on tile. On roll coll the vote ttood all ayet. Motion carried. I' wot moved by I. Hoywood ond tupported by J- Toburen that the Board of Education accept the June. 1986 personnel report at tubmiited. On roll coll the vote Hood all aye*. Motion carried. It wat moved by W. t .xter and tupported by G. Wibalda that lhe Board of Education accept the report of th* Barry County Board of Canvoitert for the Annual School Election con­ ducted on June 9. 1986. Motion carried. Il wot moved by ?• Entley and supported by A. Aintlie that the Board of Education conduct it* annual orgonixotionol meeting al 7:30 p.m. on Monday. July 14. 1986 in lhe vocal music room of Hostings Junior High School. 232 W. Grand. Hottingt. Michigan. Motion carried. It wot moved by A. Aintlie ond tupported by J. Toburen that the Board ol Education confirm the President ! appointmenli lo the Board't Nominating Com­ mittee at pretented. Motion carried. Il wot moved by G. Wibalda and supported by W. Baxter that the Board of Education adopt the 1966-87 Tax Levy Resolution, which Include* an operating fax levy of 28.8960 mill* for general operating expenses ond a debt retirement tax rate of 2.89 mills, ond fumith each city ond townthip In the Hottingt Area School District with a certified copy of this resolution of taxes. On roll coll lhe vote stood all aye*. Motion carried. Early diagnosis of vision problems often leads to early correc­ tion that can result in greater enjoyment of your job, your family, your hobbies and your entire outlook on life! Focus on a brighter future! Northland Optical COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled • Frames Repaired or Replaced • Prescription Sunglasses - Safety Glasses ASK ABOUT OUR CHILDREN'S FRAME WARRANTY - CONTACT LENS SUPPLIES 1510 North Broadway Hastings Phone 945-3906 Il wot moved by J. Toburen ond tupported by L Hoywood that the Board of Education adopt the 1986 87 General Appropriations Act Retolution which define* budget parame­ ter* lor lhe 1986-87 fiscal year. On roll call the vote stood six ayet ■ one nay (Baxter). Motion carried. Il wat moved by P. Endsley and tupported by I. Hoywood that the Board ol Education adopt the System wide goals as presented in order to provide organizational emphases for the 1986 87 school year. Motion carried. It wot moved by W. Baxter ond tupported by J. Toburen that the Board ol Education accept, with oppreciaton. the gift of $500 from the Hottingt liont Club to purchate student and parent workbook* for the seventh grade "Skills lor Adolescence" program that will be conducted in 1986­ 87. On roll call lhe vote ttood all ayet. Motion carried. Il wat moved by G. Wibalda and tupported by W. Baxter lhal the Board of Education ap­ point persons to the Vocational Education Advisory Committee for the 1986-87 school year, ond authorize the Director of Educa­ tional Service! to odd lo the com­ mittee ot necestory Motion carried. It wot moved by G. Wibalda ond tupported by W. Baxter that the Board ol Education ap­ prove the collective bargaining agreement with the Hat tin-|t food service worker* (Local 1910/Mlchigan Council #25/ A.F.S.C.M.E./AFL-CIO) lor July 1. 1986 th'ough June 30. 1989. On roll 'all the vote ttood oil oyet. Motion carried. It wot moved by I. Hoywood ond tupported by A. Aintlie that the Board of Education approve the proposed changes in the High School's "Program of Studies" for special education students which were submitted to the Board on May 19. 1986. Motion carried. Il wot moved by P. Endsley ond supported by A. Aintlie that the Board ol Education adopt the textbooks which were pre­ sented to the Board for Its con­ sideration on May 19. 1986. On roll call lhe vote ttood all ayet. Motion carried. It was moved by G. Wibalda ond tupported by P. Ensley that the Board ol Education adopt the policy tilled "HOMEBO’JND INSTRUCTION" (Designated by the code IGBGj os preteiiud to the Board for review on May 19. 1986 Motion carried. It was moved by W. Baxter and supported by J. Toburen thot the Board ol Education meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. (6-12) Ann Landers Sourpuss irked beyond belief Dear Ann landers: Others have registered their pet peeves with you. Now it’s my turn. 1 am irked beyond belief by total s.rangers who butt into my life with command that I "smile". What’s with these idiots, anyway? Don’t get the wrong idea. Ann. I’m not a sourpuss or a grouch. Nor am I one of those fanatics who gets bent out of shape when u store clerk says. "Have a nice day." 1 simply consider thc order to smile a rude invasion of my privacy. Just yesterday I was walking to a hospital to visit a very sick friend. An insensitive boob on the elevator cheerily shouted. "Smile, it can't be that bad." Well, it WAS that bad. Please tell people there is no way of know­ ing what a stranger is thinking, feeling or go­ ing through, so BUTT OUT! -FEELING BETTER ALREADY IN FT. LAUDERDALE. DEAR F.L.: Of course it’s rude to tell strangers to do anything, but I suspect that "smile" folks are making an effort to cheer up a person who appears to be unhappy. So consider the thought behind thc deed. It might help keep your blood pressure down. Staying In marriage Is foolish Dear Ann Landers: I am 42 years old and have been married for 23 years. About five years ago I came to the conclusion that I no longer love my husband. We have nothing in common. I enjoy people, excitement and good fellowship. He likes quiet. TV and being alone. “George’’ refuses to compromise. Everything must be all his way or not al all. He thinks church and community activities are a waste of time and complains they will cost money if we become involved. I got him to a marriage counselor when I threatened him with a divorce three years ago. He said the counselor was crazy and no one was going to tell him what to do. We have not had sex for five years. He says it is not worth the trouble because I am so lousy at it. He criticized me so much I finally told him to leave me alone. George doesn’t drink, gamble or abuse me physically. We arc not rich but with us both working fur 23 years wc arc financially com- fortablc. Our kids arc grown and have left home. My problem is I don’t want to spend thc rest of my life working and looking at TV. I am thinking about asking for a divorce. Being married to this man is the same as being dead. Am I living in a fairyland world, as he says? Or do I have a right to expect more out of life than I am getting? I have discussed this with only one person, a close friend who is divorced. She thinks I should make the best of it because divorce is hell. But her husband left her for another woman and she still loves him. My situation is entirely different. To stay with this man and continue to feel life has passed me by. or to venture out into the unknown, that is the question. What do you say. Ann? — MISERABLE IN VIRGINIA. DEAR MISERABLE: A woman of 42 is very young today. There should be nearly as many years ahead of you as behind. To re­ main in a loveless, sexless marriage is foolish. Tell George, either he agrees to joint counseling so you can work together to im­ prove your marriage, or you are parting com­ pany. If you DO pan. don’t rush to a divorce lawyer. Sometimes a trial separation is enough to make both panics opt for staying together and working things out. Pallbearers terrify priest Dear Ann Landers: Having heard from countless friends and non-friends as the result of a letter I wrote to you a few years ago. I have concluded that you must be the best-read columnist in the world. I cannot deal with so much mail again, so this time please sign me "An Anonymous Priest." As a clergyman who has officiated at many funerals, it has been my intention to write to you about this concern for quite a while, but a recent incident jogged me into action. It is a commonly accepted fact that in­ dividuals who are asked to be pallbearers are close friends of the deceased. To be chosen is considered a special honor. However. I would like to suggest that before someone is asked to serve in this capacity, his physical condition be taken into consideration because Mich a re­ quest is extremely .difficult Jo turn down. At a funeral recently I witnessed men in their 60s and 70s. ashen-faced and tight­ lipped. struggling to lift a heavy casket over steep terrain and cany it over a mud-slick bank. Several spectators appeared terrified (so was I) that we would soon have a few more funerals as a result of that one In my opinion, it would be wise to set a cut­ off age of 50 for active pallbearers. The older dear friends can serve in an honorary capaci­ ty. -NO NAME THIS TIME DEAR N.N.T.T.: Sorry. 1 don’t agree. Age today means very little. Some men al 50 arc in their prime. In fact, I know several men in thc 60s who are in better shape than some in their 20s and 30s. The key word here is judgment. The person who makes the selection should take into con­ sideration the physical condition of the close friends. As you suggested, the frail, unwell, asthmatics, and those who suffer with bum backs and weak tickers could be asked to serve as “honorarics”. Reader Irritated with Inserts dMjust Nwyou agreat- I MANUFACTURER'S COUFOR I EXPIRES: 7/31/86 ~| Discover how to be date bail without falling hook, line and sinker. Ann Landers' booklet. "Dating Do 's and Don ’is. " will help you be Save 60C ~ (five- Dear Ann Landers: Since you are read by a wide range of people. I’m sure you have many advertising executives among our steadies. I received more than my share of magazines every month, from TV Guide to the Journal of thc American Medical Association. More and more thc magazines are becoming cluttered with inserts promoting products and services and reminders for renewals. I do the natural thing - tear out all extraneous garbage and throw it in the trash without reading it. I brought up this subject at work yesterday and discovered I wasn’t the only one. Everyone in the group did exactly thc t wnc thing. I’m sure there are hundreds of thousands of others who do it. What foolishness to waste a client’s adver­ tising budget on material that is trashed without being read. More important, they waste the reader’s time and antagonize poten­ tial customers. Tell them to knock it off. will you p’ease? - IRRITATED IN PITT­ SBURGH. PA DEAR PITT.: Bless you for saying what I’ve been thinking for a long time. Not only do 1 abhor the inserts, but those stitched-in cards (“Please renew now and we will send you a genuine leather library chair’’) are also a major nuisance. Thanks for giving me an opportunity to unload one of MY pct peeves. more poised and sure of yourself on dates. Send 50 cents along with a long, stamped, self addressed envelope with your request to Ann landers. P.O. Box 11995. Chicago Il­ linois 60611. on the purchase of one 2-liter bottle or one 6-pack of 12-oz. cans of diet cherry Coke? 4*1000 aL4b55 mu Don t get burned by a ' 'line "that's too ho: io handle Play it cool with Ann Landers' guide to ' Necking and Petting - What Are the Limits?" Send your request to Ann Landers P O. Box 11995. Chicago. III. 60611, enclos­ ing 50 cents and a long, stamped, self­ addressed envelope. SYNDICATE NEWS AMER,CA �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 19,1986 - Page 7 From Time to Time... by...Esther Walton Legal Notice Humor found in The Banner Humorous items from past issues of thc Banner are sometimes accidental. Many items gain their humor by reflecting past events which we now consider archaic. For your reading enjoyment here are a selection from the Banner. IS79 advertisement for women None receive so much benefit and none ate so profoundly grateful and show such interest in recommending Hop Bitters as women. It is thc only remedy particular adopted to thc many ills thc sex is almost universally subject to. Chills and fever, indigestion or deranged liver, constant or periodical sick headaches, weakness in the back or kidneys, pain in the shoulders and different parts of thc body, a feeling of lassitude and despondency arc all readily removed by these bitters. 1883 Local News We saw one or two drunken chaps on thc strccl Sunday. If there was not a stature pro­ hibiting dram shops from keeping open on thc Sabbath, we might suspect that the "B-hop" got their cold tea in thc Saloon. Keepers wouldn't violate thc laws, nor would the of­ ficial allow such infractions. (Thc Saloons were indeed open and selling liquor.) 1883 Local News Two tramps were taken to jail last night. One of them set fire to his bed determined lo get out some way. Sheriff Cressey appeared before thc latter and proceeded to mop the floor with his worthless carcass. 1884 An advertisement for men Nervous Exhustion, Premature Decay. Loss of Manhood. Buy 80 page cloth bound book of advice to young and middle age men. 1884 Local News For adoption. . a four year old boy whose mother is ill and unable to care for him. 1885 Local News While E.B. was hunting on a fann... his gun exploded... his injuries though serious arc not regarded as likely to prove fatal. 1888 Local News When C.M. comes home from California he will have to submit to some gaying (razing) by thc boys employed by M. Brothers, as well as his brother R. C. wrote home that he had learned out there that kerosene oil was an in­ valuable remedy lo use when horses were coming down with the distemper. It happened that two of M. horses were taken with the distemper when C. letter arrived, and the kerosene was duly administered as prescrib­ ed. One of them is now numbered with the dead and thc other acts as if he would like to be. 1888 Kalamazoo Telegraph A man beat his wife until he thought she was dead then threw her out upon the stairs, cut his throat from chin to chin and set thc house on fire. He died, her death is expected, cause jealousy. 1890 Local News Last week Mrs. E.L. went to Hastings and entered a complaint against her husband, claiming that he was dangerously insane. Friday, two doctors went to Woodland and examined the patient and found him perfectly sane and gave it as their opinion that if either one was "ofT’ it was the woman. 1891 Local News County Clerk's office is often the scene of a good many ridiculous situations, one of thc funniest occurring last week. A certain man age 65 of German descent, applied to thc genial clerk for a marriage license, and thc latter gentleman proceeded to fill it out. All went along “swimmingly*’ until the name of the prospective bride was reached. That was a corker and entirely suspected. To the question "What is thc ladies name?" the excited Ger­ man replied "Veil, by gracious, she told me vhat it ws. but 1 don’t remember. 1 guess dot blocks da game" with a deep sigh he took thc next train out of town on thc important mis- sion of finding out the name of thc lady he was soon to marry. This he did the next day when thc license was properly made out. 1900 Local News Man strikes his wife over the head and she almost bleeds to death. He was upset because she moved too slow due to a broken arm. he felt she should have ducked and missed thc blow. Friends say he is sane. 1902 Local News T.N. of Eaton Rapids was taken lo the in­ sane asylum on account of his assult upon Sheriff Shepard of Charlotte. N. claimed to have been conversing with Christ and that the latter had told him to "kill lhe high sheriff of Eaton Co." Shepard manifested an unwill­ ingness to being killed and after some time had elapsed took the crazy man into custody. 1902 Local News Sickness is abating in this vicinity. All are better so far as we know excepting old Mr. C. who never expects to be any better. 1903 Local News Drink water and you get typhoid. Drink milk and get T.B. Drink whiskey and get jim jams. Eat white flour and gel appendicitis. Eat soup and get brights disease. Eat beef and en­ courage apoplexy. Eat oysters, and acquire loxlemia. Eat meat of any kind and get injcclion or some kind of germ disease. Eat vegetables and weaken thc system. Eat desserts and take on paralysis. Smoke cigaret­ tes and die early. Smoke cigars and secure catarrh. Drink coffee and obtain nervous pro­ station. Drink beer and have dippepsia. Drink wine and get gout. In order to be healthy, one must cat nothing, drink nothing, smoke nothing, and even before breathing sterilize the air. 1902 Additional Locals, by a Society Editor who was tired of writing about weddings Married Miss Slyvian Smyth to Mr. James Caruaham. last Saturday at the Baptist par­ sonage. Thc bride is a very ordinary girl about town, who docs not know any more than a rabbit about cooking and never helped her poor mother three days in her life. She is not a beauty by a long shot and has a gait like a fat duck. The groom is known as an up-to-date loafer, and has been living off his mother all his life and don’t amount to anything no how. They will have a tough time of it and we withhold congratulation. A Nashville woman was attending church last Sunday evening and having occasion to use her hankcrchicf. pulled it out of her muff, forgetting that she had placed her false teeth in the same receptacle. The teeth flew half way across thc church but were finally recovered without injury but some of thc people in that part of the edifice lost part of the sermon. School transportation shown 50 yrs ago Just thought the graduates of 1986 would like to know how students traveled to Hastings High School 50 years ago in 1936. Prior to this first muss transit, students drove from the country schools in cares either taking turns or charging for the non-drivers in groups of 5 or 6 Merlyn Marshall's father made this trailer and fitted it with benches along the sides and also a heater for colder weather to transport 17 students from the Moore. Branch, Barryville, and Quimby districts. This was before con­ solidation. When snow drifts came or miscalculations happened 16 bodies were supposed lo perform their share of pushing, leaving Merlyn to drive. Howard Martin started the first private school bus route from around the Dowling area. Shown here are (from left) Edwin Maurer, George Skidmore, Duane Day, Dale Maurer, Lynn Marshall, Kenneth McClelland, Dorr Darby; (second row from left) Paul Rhodes, Francis ‘Bug’ Maurer, Dorothy Lathrop Kelsey; and (third row, from left) Francis Pollard, Freda Scott Hewitt, Elaine Day, Alberta McClelland, Marcella Marshall, and the driver, Merlyn Marshall. Musician to perform at Faith Bible Church on Sunday Mark Lowry will be at Faith Bible Church. 7455 N. Wixxlland Rd.. Sunday. June22 al 9 a.m. At thc age of eleven, he was singing in major auditoriums across America four and five times a week. He was soon called "America's youngest professional gospel singer" and recorded his first album at that age Red Cross blood drive planned Friday The Barry County Red Cross will have a biood bank at the Methodist Church. 209 W. Green in Hastings on Friday. June 20. from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The goal for the drive is 100 pints. Mark Lowry Lots of Door Prizes • Don't miss this one! Shrimp Canned Goods Lobster Dry Goods Crab Legs Dairy Products Frog Legs Paper Products O^r’sales last several hoVrs so. remember to dress comfortably Beef Pork Poultry Sunday, June 22 _ 12:00 NOON — Marry County Fairgrounds — HASTINGS, MICHIGAN — Now in 21 Locations Statewide. Every Item 100% Guaranteed Si4te/i4, ‘Jabtccii 218 E. State Street East of Michigan Ave. In Hastings • 945-9673 Open: Mon.-Sat. 9am-5:30pm fcrf Friday til 7 pm V • BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESSThe following are the most popular videocassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. < VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. "Janc Fonda's New Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 2. “The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 3. ’’Casablanca" (CBS-Fox) 4. "Back to the Future" (MCA) 5. ’’Rocky IV" (CBS-Fox) 6. “Playboy Video Centerfold 2" (Karl-Lorimar) 7-“The King and I" (CBS-Fox) 8. "Retum of the Jedi" (CBS-Fox) 9. “Jane Fonda’s Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 10. “Patton" (CBS-Fox) 11. “Pinocchio" (Disney) 12. “Witness" (Paramount) 13. “Kathy Smith's Ultimate Video Workout" (JCI) 14. "Cocoon" (CBS-Fox) 15. “Prime Time" (Karl-Lorimar) 16. “Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Foiever (MGM-UA) 17. “Mary Poppins" (Disney) 18. “South Pacific" (CBS-Fox) 19. "Beverly Hills Cop" (Paramount) 20. "To Live and Die in L.A." (Vestron) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. “Back to the Future" (MCA) 2. “Cocoon" (CBS-Fox) 3. “Witness" (Paramount) 4. “Rocky IV" (CBS-Fox) 5. “To Live and Die in L.A." (Vestron) 6. "Agnes of God" (RCA-Columbia) 7. “Commando" (CBS-Fox) 8. "Invasion U.S.A." (MGM-UA) 9. “Kiss of the Spider Woman" (Charter) 10 “Death Wish 3" (MGM-UA) 11. “ A Chorus Line" (Embassy) 12. “Retum of the Jedi" (CBS-Fox) 13. “Silverado" (RCA-Columbia) 14. "Prizzi's Honor" (Vestron) 15. “Power" (Karl-Lorimar) 16. "Sweet Dreams" (Thom-EMI-HBO) 17. “The Goonies" (Warner) 18. “Fright Night" (RCA-Columbia) 19. “Rambo: First Blood Part II" (Thom-EMI) 20. “Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" (Warner) Music Center 130 W. suit Si, Downtown HMllnp FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE Um Our ComwNMI Covrt Si. tntraact 94S-42B4 Bank on Saturday Quickly and Conveniently John Deere's baler line builds squarer. stackable bales lb build solid, square-cornered bales consis­ tently, you need consistent control of the hay And John Deere s 327, 337 and 347 Balers give that control from lhe moment hay touches the pickup A wide pickup with extra teeth lets these bal­ ers take in all the hay in today s wider wind­ rows There s even a compressor to keep the hay under control JD 24 T Baler JD 3800 Forage Chopper JD 38 Forage Chopper JD 35 Forage Chopper I . JD 200 Stacker and Mower and bring your coolers. Sale Promoted by Amcon Inc. Rosa Woodard — Auctioneer YD SQUARES USED HAY EQUIPMENT If VOU hove never been to o grocery ouction before, stop by Ns week and see what we re all about. Many .terns to be sold are not available ot your local grocery stores ■ plus we offer all the regular needs on your hst mcluding^^___ K Simplicity & McCall Patterns O A floating tapered auger and adjustable feeder forks lake over to keep material flow­ ing evenly The gear-driven knotter puts lhe finishing touch on these solid, stackable bales from John Deere _______ Amcon FOOD AUCTION $"959 Sweatshirt Fabric . from /ummGR BECIfi/ JURE 21 1911 Local News Miss F. the militant Assyria young lady who swatted Mrs. W. over thc head with hymnal at a revival service at Assyria Center because the latter occupied the scat at that par­ ticular meeting in which Miss F. ordinarily sat. Miss F. was fined S17.50. She claimed extenuating circumstances. This will be o very lorge ouction and everything will be sold. Nothing goes back. — FOR SUMMER 60" PRINTED Brought to you exclusively by.. 1910 Grand Rapids Press Thc Grand Rapids Press had the following to say of a couple who were married in Hastings: "After two months of married life. M.N. had had enough. He had begun suit for divorce in circuit court against M.N. on the grounds of extreme and repeated cruelty. He charges there has been a great influx of relatives to his home since his marriage in quantities to disturb his domestic happiness. 1930 Local News A telephone conversation to the fire depart­ ment. "Hello is this you Swecg?" answer ’yes." "This is Red H. talking, say Swecg. do you know where I live?” Answer "Well no. not exactly Red." "Well I live about a mile south on that road that goes by the Bliss Company. And say Swecg. You better come right on out because my house is on fire." Prints & Stripes LEGAL NOTICE The annual report of The Thornapplo Foundation for the fi»col year ended h31 86 is available lor inspection during regular business hours by ony citizen who so requests within 180 days after publication of notice ol its availability. The address ol the Founda­ tion s principal olfice is: Thorn­ apple Foundation c o The Has• mgs City Bonk 150 West Court Street. Hostings. Michigan 49050 To inspect said report contact Thames F. Stebbins. Treasurer ol the Thornapple Foundation ol •he above address. (6-19) Nothing Runs Like a Deere' THEfjjfam Drive-in Windows are open from — 9:00 a m. al 12:00 Monday thru Thursday Drive-in Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. ATM Banking Every Hour of Every Day in our Convenient East Lobby! ANK of 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37) Hastings 616/945-9526 WEST STATE AT BROADWAY AT IONA L ASTIN GS ■ Member FDIC All deposits insured up to $100,000” �Page 8- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 19,1986 Guide to county golf courses From the hills of Mullcnhurst to the shores of thc Thomapplc River at Mullcnhurst. on Muller. Rd., 6 miles north of Prairieville Riverbend, these are the golf courses of the Barry County area: Orchard Hills, 714 125 Avenue, Shelbyville —Public 27 holes...rates S5 and S9 for 9 and 18 holes. . .course ranges from a 130-yard par-3 to a 565-yard par 5...complete pro shop...some sand and water, very hil­ ly...club and cart rental. Saskatoon, 9038 92nd St., A ho—Public 27-hole course...rates $5 and $9...ranges from a 150-yard par 3 to a 496-yard par 5.. .clubhouse and restaurant...has a Blue 9 around lake, hills and sand trap on every hole...has club and power carl rental. Tyler Creek, 92nd St. Alto —Public 18-hole course...ranges from a 159-yard par 3 to a 505-yard par 3...rates arc $5 and $9...course has ponds, some sand...clubhouse, snark bar. no liquor Pro Line celebrated Its 20th birthday last Monday with the cutting of a special birthday cake and ceremony." Pictured are owners Willard and Jessie Pierce and Doug DeCamp. license...Recreation area has volleyball, basketball, shuffleboard and game room and swimming pool for guests. Hastings Country Club, Broadway St. Hastings —Private 18-hole course...ranges Pro Line celebrates 20 years of operation last Monday Pn- Line Company, which celebrated its 20th anniversary last Monday, was formed in 1966 by Willard G. Pierce of Hastings. Mr Pierce became interested in archery while employed with Orchard Industries, a Hastings manufacturer of fiberglass fishing rods. Fellow employees had been promoting fiberglass arrows, which gave Mr. Pierce the idea of building a fiberglass bow. In about 1955. Mr. Pierce, began shooting in archery tournaments becoming acquainted with fellow archers Fred Bear, Tom Jennings. Bob Rhode and Pete Shepley. Around I960. Mr. Pierce, together with another acquaintance. Lee McDonald decided to build a tournament sight. Lee began the manufacturing of the sight, but soon became involved with other projects, and Mr. Pierce moved the manufacturing operaration into the basement of his home. Fred Bear soon placed an order for 1,000 sights to be placed in Bear Archery's product line. This order was soon followed by another from Shakespeare Archery. As oroers con­ tinued to come in, Mr. Pierce and his first employee, wife Jessie, found that the com­ pany required more operating space than their basement could provide. By this time. Mr. Pierce was working at Flexfab (his other company) and moved the sight business into this facility and hired two employees, one of which is still with the com­ pany after 20 years. Soon, they began buying bows from other companies who manufactured (hem under thc Pro Line name. In 1977. Pro Line purchased bow-making equipment and began the maufacturing of bows in their own facility and the operation continued to grow. In 1982, Pro Line Company moved into a new 16,000 square foot building facility located al 1675 Gun Lake Road, next to their previous location at Flexfab. Currently. Pro Line manufactures a wide variety of archery equipment including com­ pound bows, crossbows, and a number of hunting and tournament bow sights and accessories. The number of employees has increased to a total of approximately 60 during peak seasons of production. This number varies, as the archery manufacturing business is a seasonal operation Pro Line equipment is now sold to archery dealers throughout thc United States and also Canada. Europe, the Far East and Australia. Hastings Board of Education names coaches for fall sports’ teams Thc Hastings Board of Education finalized the position of 10 Hastings fall sports coaches at its meeting June 10. Varsity coaches include: Jeff Simpson, foot­ ball; Ernie Strong, girls basketball; Tom Frcridge. girls tennis; Gordon Cole, golf; and Don Smith, cross country. Paul Fulmer and Bill Rodgers were named varsity football assistants. Junior varsity coaches include: Jan Bowers, girls basketball; Larry Christopher, assistant football; and Marshall Evans, head football. In addition. Tammi King was named cheerleading advisor. ■Hastings Womens Softball(Blue) League - June 16 Standings Andrus Chevy Buick...................... -.............. 3-0 Little Brown Jug.............. ~............................. 2-1 D&H Builders.................................................... 2-1 Coleman Ins........................................ 1-2 Big Wheel.............................. 04 Big Wheel 4-Andrus 9; Big Wheel 2-D&H 13; Coleman 2-D&H 18; Coleman 9-Littk Brown Jug 12. —Public 18-hole course... ranges from a 125-yard par 3 to a 510-yard par 5...lots of water, sand, some trees...snack bar in clubhouse...club and can rental...rates S4.50 and $8. Morrison Lake, 6425 West Portland. Saranac -Semi-public 18-hole course...course docs have special events for members, but public welcome anytime...ranges from a 135-yard par 3 to a 450-yard par 5...rates $5 and $9...rolling ter­ rain with no sand and few creeks and ponds...pro shop has fast food counter and li­ quor license. Mulberry Fore, 955 N. Main located on M-66 north of village —Public 9-hole course...hilly, lots of water and sand...ranges from a 205-yard par 3 to a 532-yard par 5..rates are $4.75 and $8.50...dub and cart rental...snack bar in clubhouse. Lake Doster, 6 miles east of Plainwell on M-89 —Public 18-hole course...ranges from a 85-yard par 3 to a 540-yard par 5...quite hilly, water on 6 holes plus numerous traps...rates are $16 and $9 for 9 and 18 holes on weekend and 57 and $12 on weekdays...clubhouse from a 135-yard. par 3 to a 535-yard par 5.. .hilly course, fairly short with some water bar...cart rental. Gun Ridge, 4460 Gun Lake Road —Public on three holes...club and cart rental...guests 9-hole course...ranges from a 465-yard par 5 to a 130-yard par 3...hilly, woody, little water must play with member...rates are $5.50 and $6.50 for 9 holes on weekdays and weekends and $10 and 11 for 18 holes...clubhouse and pro shop...has liquor license. Yankee Springs, 12300 Bowens .Mills Road, Wayland —Public 27-hole course (by July I)...ranges from a 110-yard par 3 to a 525-yard par 5...original back 9 is roily with lhe front 9 flat with no water and several sand traps...pro shop has liquor license and full restaurant...rates are $4.75 and $8...club and and no sand...rates are $5 plus specials.. clubhouse, but no liquor license. Riverbend, West St. Road, Hastings —Public 27-hole course...2 courses run along Thomapple River...play around water, flat with few bunkers...rates $5 and $9 or $12 all day...clubhouse has snack bar. liquor license...complete pro shop...club and cart rental...ranges from 130-yard par 3 to a 550-yard par 5. cart rental. Sports Novice Open coming June 30 The Hustings Novice Open will be hcm_ June 30 through July 2 at thc Johnson Field courts. The tournament will be sponsored by the Hastings Junior Tennis Association. Thc starting times: Monday. June 30: 9 a.m. Boys 14 singles. 1 p.m. Boys 12 singles. Tuesday, July I: 9 a.m. Boys 16 singles. 1 p.m. Girls 12 singles. Wednesday, July 2: 9 a.m. Girls 14 singles. 1 p.m. Girls 16 singles. There is an $8 entry fee and there will be no j«3s. If possible, no player will play a person from thc same town in the first round. There will be a consolation tournament for all first round losers and second round losers wto had a bye in lhe first round. No player who had had a district or regional ranking in the last three years is eligible to enter. Trophies will be awarded to the winner and runnerup in each championship and con­ solation division. USTA rules and WMTA Code of Ethics will be strictly enforced. For further information call Kay Loftus at 945-3940 (evenings) or 945-3222 (day). Red Division-June 17 Standings Bruce's Water Conditioning..........................4-0 Hastings City Bank........................................... 3-1 Piston Ring......................................................... 2-2 County Seat Lounge..........................................2-2 Variety Shoppe.................................................. 1-3 0-4 J&J Auto........................ Piston Ring 9-City Bank 10; County Seat 16-Varicty Shoppe 4; Bruce's 24-J&J Auto 6. Runnerup of bowling tournament Fran Schneider (left) and Peg Croninger of Hastings recently finished run­ nerup in the doubles division of the Senior Citizens State Bowling Tourna­ ment in Saginaw. The pair rolled a 1258 with handicaps. The two women bowl in the senior citizens Friday momong league in Hastings. Words for the Y”s Hastings County Club Results: Men’s Mon. Night Golf League -BLUE DIVISION— MATCH RESULTS 6-16..J. Ket­ chum 45-4. P. Hodges 48-4; 8. McGinnis SO-4; E. Mathews 42-4; J. Colemon 39-4; J. Col­ emon 47-0; J. Rugg 44-0; J. Pan­ fil 48-0; W. Nitz 49-0: W. Nitz 49-0: B. Stanley 50-0; J. Ket­ chum 46-3: H. Bottcher 52-4; J. Jocobs 45-2; T. Sutherland 41-4; D. Goodyear 54-1; J. Jacobi 45-0: W. Nitz 48-2; J. Echtenaw 51-0. STANDINGS... B. McGinnis 16; J. Echtenaw 16; J. Coleman 15; J. Jacobs 15; P. Hodges 15; W. Nitz 15; E. Mathews 12; D. O'Connor 12: J. Ketchum 12; T. Sutherland 11; J. Rugg 10; H. Bottcher 9; D. Goodyear 8; I. Gillespie B; J. Panfil 6; 8. Stanley 4; L. Komstodt 0; G. Cove 0. PAIRING FOR 6-23 BACK NINE....J. Ketchum vs. 8. Stanley; J. Panfil vs. T.Sutherland; L. Kornstadt vs. D. O'Connor: P. Hodges vs. J. Coleman; D. Goodyear vs. 8. McGinnis: L. Gillespie vs. J. Rugg; G. Cove vs. H. Bottcher: J. Echtenaw vs. W. Nitz; J. Jacobs vs. E. Mathews. —GREEN DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-16... R. Miller 39-4; 8. Willison 47-4; M. Dor­ man 50-0. D. Gauss 53-0; K. Smith 51-4; D. Beduhn 56-3; J. Walker 52-0: N. Gardener 46-1. STANDINGS... K. Smith 4; D. Gauss 4; B. Youngs 4; R. Miller 4; R. Teegordin 4; J. Walker 4; B. Willison 4; D. Beduhn 3; N. Gardner 1; R. Dawe 0; M. Dor­ man 0. R. Errair 0. PAIRING FOR 6-23 BACK NINE... R. Miller vs. B. Youngs: K. Smith vs. 8. Willison: N. Gardner vs. R Teegordin: M. Dorman D Gauss; J. Walker vs. R. Dawe; D. Beduhn vs. R. Errair -OODOMSO*MATCH RESULTS 6-16... T. Chase 42-3: 8. Vonderveen 40-4; D. Jarr-.an 50-4; 8. Krueger 45-4; G. Ironside 43-2: 8. Hollister a5-1. G. Ironside 43-0; B. Ho lister 55-0; L. Long 49-0; D. Foster 50-2; J. Fisher 40-4; 8. Vonderveen 40-4; G. Holman 40-4; G. Homaty 42-4; 8. Stock 49-0; J. Hoke 57-0; G. Homaty 44-0; 8. Miller 42-0. STANDINGS... 8. Krueger 17; D. Jarman 17; 8. Miller 16; J. Ken­ nedy 15; T. Chase 15: 8. Vonder­ veen 14; G. Homaty 12; J. Hoke 12; L. Lang 12; 8. Rohde 11; G. Ironside 10: J. Fisher 10; G. Helman 8; D. Lorenger 8; B. Stock 6; 8. Hollister 4; D. Cotter 3; D. Foster 2. PAIRING FOR 6-23 FRONT NINE.. J. Fisher vs. D. Foster; 8. Vonderveen vs. G. Homaty; D. Lorenger vs. J. Kennedy; 8. Holtlsler vs. G. Ironside; 8. Stock vs. J. Hoke; 8. Rohde vs. T. Chase; D. Jarman vs. L. Long: G. Holman vs. D. Cotter; 8. AAATCH RESULTS 6-16... S. Bax ter 51 -4; P. Siegel 66-4; M. Cook 54-4; L. Gorlinger 43-4; D. Hall 49-0; M. Cook 54-0; M. Bacon 93-0; F. McMillon 46-0; D. Jacobs 44-4; P. Siegel 66-3: A. Havens 51-4; H. Stanloke 46-4. L. Perry 45-0; G. Etter 58-1; G. Lawrence 50-0; C. Morey 55-0. STANDINGS... D. Holl 24; P. Lubieniecki 23; L. Gorlinger 19; J. Hopkins 18; H. Stanlake 16; G. Crothers 16; F. McMillon 14. D Jacobs 14; S. Baxter 14; C. Morey 12; P. Siegel 11; G. Etter 9; A. Havens 9; H. Burke 9. G Lawrence 8; L. Perry 4; M. Cook 4; M. Baton 0. PAIRINGS FOR 6-23 BACK NINE...D. Jacobi vs. . S>egel. P. Lubieniecki vs. G. Lawrence; G. Crothers vs. M. Bacon; D. Holl vs. G. Etter; L. Perry vs. J. Hopkins. M. Cook vs. S. Baxter H. Burke vs. L. Gorlinger: A. Havens vs. C. Morey; F. McMillon vs. H. Stanlake. - SILVER DIVISION— MATCH RESULTS 6-16... 8. losty 48-3; J. Burkholder 50-4; 8. Cove 42-4; P. Edwards 51-4; P. Mogg 44-1; L. Archer 53-0; T. Cleveland; J. Austin 71-0: S. Williams 36-4: T. Bellgraph 53-2; 0. Ellis 47-4; T Harding 49-0; B. Weller 43-2; H. Wattles 46-0. STANDINGS ..5. Williams 22; T. Bellgroph 20; 8. Weller 18: L. ARcher 17; D. Ellis 16; J. Burkholder 16: P. Edwards 15; B. Cove 14; B. Wiersum 13; 8. losty 11; P. Mogg 10: T Cleveland 10; T. Hording 8; 8 Kubiak 7; H. Wattles 6; 8. LoJoye 5; D. Brower 4; J. Austin 0. PAIRINGS FOR 6-23 FRONT NINE... B. losty vs. B. Kublok; S. Williams vs. P. Edwards; 8. Wiersum vs. J. Burkholder; T. Bellgroph vs. D. Brower; P. Mogg vs. T. Harding: L. Archer vs. 8. Weller; 8. LaJoye vs. T. Cleveland; J. Austin vs. H. Wat­ tles; 8. Cove vs. D. Ellis. -WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-16... M. McPhillips 64-2; E. Bohannon 43-3; J. Toburen 45-4; D. Hoekstra 46-2; 0. Dimmers 56-1: C. Cruttenden 54-0. R. Newton 55-3: T. Johnson 54-2; F. Markle 49-4; T. Boop 53-1; T. Boop 53-2: R. Newton 55-0. STANDINGS. F Markle 22: N. Carter 14, M. Flohr 11; C. Crut­ tenden II; J. Toburen 10; E. Bohannon 10. M. McPhillips 10; D. Hoekstra 10; D. Dimmers 9; R. Newton 8. T. Boop 7. M. Dimond 5: T. Johnson 5; T. William 4. G Brown 3; H. Nolan I. PAIRING FOR 6-23 FRONT NINE C. Cruttenden vs. M. Flohr. E. Bohannon vs. M. McPhillips N. Carter vs M Dimond. G. drown vs J. Toburen; D Dimmers vs. T. Johnson. H. NoIon vs. R Newton. T. Boop vs. F. Markle Three Hastings baseball players from its Twin Valley championship team have been named to the 1986 all-league team. pitcher Chad Casey, who compiled a 6-3 league mark including both ends of the title­ clinching doubleheader against Albion; short­ stop Mike Karpinski, who led thc team in several offensive categories and hit .415; and outfielder Troy Burch, who led thc Saxons with a .429 mark, were all named to thc select team. All three arc juniors. Dan Hause. a junior catcher, and Steve Hayes, a senior first baseman. were named honorable mention. Marshall had four players named to the team while Lakeview, which finished second to lhe Saxons and which won the state Class B championship. and Coldwater each had two. Redskins named to thc team were catcher Shane Durham, infielder Jim Laupp. out­ fielder John Laupp. and pitcher Kevin Belcher. Coldwater was represented by first h^man Charley White and outfielder Dave Neitzert wnile the Spartans placed pitcher Bob Vondell and infielder Chis Sprik on thc squad. Rounding out the team were outfielder Bart Rothfiiss and infielder Marty Ricketts of Hillsdale; Albion pitcher Keith Ciupck; and Sturgis pitcher Mark Wallick. Backyard Swim Lcssoas - In our con­ tinued effort to make our community a safer place, the Hastings YMCA and Youth Coun­ cil will again be teaching Red Cross Water Safety Courses in neighborhood backyard pools. All of our instructors arc Red Cross certified. Each class will require a minimum of six students and no more than eight to in­ sure maximum individual artention. The following is a list of the classes being offered this year. Pre-school beginners: A basic beginners course for children 4-5 years old (30 minutes in length). Beginners 1: Basic waler adjustment for children who are afraid to put their head under thc water and cannot float. (30 minutes). Beginners 2: For children who arc ut ease in thc water and arc ready to learn swimming skills (30 minutes). Beginners 3: This class is for the older child, ages 11 and up who would be classified as u beginner, but would prefer to be with children their own age. (30 minutes). Advanced Beginners: Must have passed beginners 2. Can do a front crawl and back crawl. Need not have rotary breathing perfected. (30 minutes). Intermediates: Must have passed advanced beginners. Participants must be able to do thc front crawl with rotary breathing and back crawl in goed form. (30 minutes). Swimmers: Must have passed in­ termediates. Swimmers must be able to do thc front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, and elementary backstroke. All classes run Monday thru Friday of thc first week, and Monday thru Thursday the se­ cond. Session A runs from June 16 to June 26. Session B from June 30 to July 11 (no class on July 4). Session C from July 14-Jnlv ?4 -.nd Session D from July 28 to Auguu i. The cost of the program is $20. To register and to receive a detailed brochure call the YMCA office at 945-4574. To receive more information on class contents call Debbie Storms, pool director at 945-2892 Monday and Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Each class has a definite enrollment limit so preregistration is required. YMCA Camp Algonquin -Summer Camp for Kids!!!... And at a price Mom and Dad can afford. L Program at YMCA Camp keep campers on the move and enjoying every minute of every day. Instructional programs include swimming, creative crafts. BB guns, archery, rocketry, boating, canoeing sailing and snorkeling. Kids have plenty of fun in the cabins and with other special activities. Day Camp and Resident Camp are available for kids ages 5-14. Give your kids a great ex­ perience that they’ll remember forever. F< r a detailed brochure call the YMCA at 045.4574 Summer Playground - The YMCA Youth Council opened its summer playgrounds on June 16 al three different locations. Bob King Park. Central and Southeastern Schools will present programs for kids. Individual and group games will be played and some crafts will be introduced. The morning session will run from 9:30-12:00 and the evening session from 6-8:30 p.m. In addition, there is a Tot Lot open at Bob King from 9:30 lo 12:00 for 2 to 5 year-old children. Field trips will be returning to playground this summer and there will be a different movie featured each week. The movie for the week of June 23 will be ‘'Baseball Fever”. Thc trip scheduled for June 27 is lo Impres­ sion 5 in Lansing. For further information, call Sun Kirkendall at 948-9225. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 19,1986- Page 9 Speaking for the class of 1936 at the Hastings alumni banquet was classmate Donald Weaver. Recently retired, Weaver taught for 45 years in Michigan from . one-room school houses to Western Michigan University. President of the class of 1966. Barb Case, gave the perspective from a new generation atthe alumni reunion Sunday. Anna Cairns and Carroll Newton were honored by their classmates. Saturday, as the alumna and alumnus of the year from Hastings High School. They are members of the Class of 1936. Cairns, a Hastings native, married Clarence Caims in July of 1936 and lived with him on a dairy farm on Charlton Park Road. She and her late husband have a daughter, Barbara and a son, Clarence Jr. s’arted the Striker 4-H club and was the Barry County representative for the Dairy Herd Improvement Association for more than 20 years. She served on the Baltimore Towrship Board from 1966 until 1984 and currently works with the United Methodist Church and East Baltimore Extention Group. Her hobbies in­ clude sewing and photography. Carroll Newton began as a farmer in Delton after marrying Edith Tobias and had four daughters and two sons. He became involved in tonwship politics in 1945 and was elected to the state House of Representatives in 1955. He served as state representative for Barry, Eaton and Clinton counties for ten years, and worked in appointed political positions after his tenure until he retired. He currently lives on a farm In the Charlotte area with his son and spends his winters In Florida. The outstanding alumni were nominated by their classmates. Ron Sim , president of the class of 1961, spoke for his classmates’ 25th reunion. Hastings alumni hold annual get-together Graduates from as long ago as 1919 and as recently as 1986 were at the Hastings High School alumni reunion Sunday night. The full house took the op­ portunity to honor classmates and get in touch again with old friends. ddjvn Local fiddler takes part in 150th kick-off rnAC’r by Elaine Gilbert and runners carried it along an 850-mile route. Raber, 75, a member of the Original the Associated Press Michigan Fiddler’s Association, performed on GRADUATION g Jodi I Manning! SUNDAY, g JUNE 22 * 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. g S 564 North Airport Road g flag-draped listened to the others and it was a good cemetery, said Patricia Phenix, a Fort Wayne program. Among food exhibits on display near the spokeswoman. day he played at Capitol was a 2-foot-high muffin baked with The militiamen served in Detroit’s garrison during the war ilh Britain in 1813. Their lhe mall in downtown Lansing. Teaming up with old-time dulcimer players, sesquicentennial observance. lhe The torch was lit Saturday afternoon by Gov. James J. Blanchard, who told about entertained with his special brand of old-time 4,000 onlookers in Lansing that Michigan's celebration of 150 years of statehood will "commemorate what was and to joyously look forward to what will be. capitol lawn. Although rain fell during most of Raber's f„rA>raiing lime, he says, "we weren't disapointed. It turned out real well. We had a "This is a celebration for everyone, every child, every grownup, every community big good, receptive audience. They stayed right by Blanchard said. Sinclair family of Sheridan, Raber fiddle music for about 90 minutes on the as long as we played." 120 pounds of blueberries. The Michigan Blueberry Growers Association said it was lhe world’s largest Two sets of "150" numerals were lit at each end of the Mackinac Bridge linking Michigan's two peninsulas at 10:03 p.m. Saturday, said Gene Massey, operations director for the Mackinac Bridge Authority. The numerals will be lit each night during lhe Sesquicentennial period, he said. In another sesquicentennial event, Being included in the stale's 150th birthday sesquicentennial will showcase to the rest of kickoff was "a thrill," he said. "And we got to remains of four soldiers who served in the War the world the qualities that make Michigan see the governor light lhe torch." Raber’s wife Rosemary, who accompanied him, enjoyed the day too. "It was real nice. of 1812 were buried Saturday morning in the many that were first carried June 8 from Copper Harbor in the Upper Peninsula, Michigan's northernmost community. The ' ATTENTION SENIOR CITZENS Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizen Apartments NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR RENTAL (Rent Schedule Bated on Income Level) 1. Fully carpeted one bedroom apartments with draperies and utilities furnished. 2. Large Community Room with fireplace and kitchen. 3. Security Door System 4. Convenient Laundry Facilities 5. Library Facilities 6. Live-in Manager 7. Handicap Units Available For persona/ four and eligibility information, write... Middleville Housing Commission 500 Lincoln St., Middleville, Ml 49333 ... 795-7715 Prairieville Township Park Comm. INVITATION TO BID Prairieville Twp. Comm, hereby: invites bids for periodic sand; removal from boat launch ramp at: Prairieville Twp. Gull Lake Park.; Bids are to be on an hourly basis/ For information contact: Lloyd: Goyings, 9491 Milo Rd., Plain-: well, Ml 49080 Ph. 623-2738 ; Submit bids to same. About 150 uniformed war veterans met lhe procession, she said. bodies were found in 1983 during downtown construction work. T57 NATIONAL ROSE the “Our small," flame reached the capital city after a series of g the the lawn of the stale capital in Lansing as part The torch handed to Blanchard was one of or call carried of the entertainment festivities. Earlier in the natural wonders to the way we live and work and play and the wonderful things we produce.” SYNOPSIS REGULAR MEETING HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD — JUNE 9. 1986 — Meeting colled lo order 7:30 P.M. • Pledge to Flog. All Boord Members present 7 Citizens. 1 Guest. Moy 12, 1986 Minutes ap­ proved. Reports from Treasurer. BPH Fire. BPOH Ambulance & Zoning Administrator received ond placed on file. Appointed bons Leonard to the Delton District library Board for a four (4) yr. term. George Zochory introduced as o Candidate for 6th District County Commissioner. Cord of Thanks read from Johncock family. Notice of quarterly meeting of people, and a huge pair of "150" numerals suspended from the Mackinac Bridge great _ from the grandeur and the beauty of our Legal Notice 150 19th-century coffins from Fort Wayne to lhe from the fiddle of Leslie Raber of Hastings, and Barry County Chapter ol MIA rood. Approved payment of bills by unanimous roll coll vote. Road letter from Barry County Rood Commission • Jock L. Kinomon hired os Engineer - Man­ ager. effective 9/2/86. Approved purchase of trailer for Cemetery equipment, amount of $1700.00. from Al Dacey. Discussod purchase of tractor lawn mower • no action token. Rood petition from O 8 A Electric Cooperative for grant electric service Iron Jsis-t • Super­ visor to gather more informa­ tion. Authorized Cose. lock, ond Hine to select brick for new hall from Bosker Brick. Notice rood on Oxygon pro­ gram June U. 1986. 8 00 P.M. Hope Twp. Holl. Adjournment ot 8:45 P.M. Shirley R. Cose. Township C'erk Attested toby: Richard I. Boker. Supervisor (6-19) Two horse-drawn cassions, accompanied by about A torch in front of the state Capitol, music mark the beginning of Michigan's 18-month Les Raber (right) of Hastings recently performed at the sesqulcentennlal kick-off on Saturday In Lansing. Raber is a member of the Original Michi­ gan Fiddlers Association which performed on the lawn of the state capitol. "There was a real big crowd on the capitol lawn. I don't know how many there were, but Pm sure it was in the thousands. We sal and federal military section of Woodmere Cemetery in Detroit MONTH JUNE 1-30 And the parade was wonderful. There were 11 bands." She added, "We got to say hello to (Michigan Supreme Court Chief) Justice Wiliams and his wife and we hai a real nice talk with them. We astings sHavings & Qoan had met them when he was governor. NOTICE of BARRY COUNTY REPUBLICAN CONVENTION Wednesday, August 13, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. This Republican State Convention is held for the purpose of nominating the following candidates for state offices to be voted on in the November election: Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Secretary of State Two Supreme Court Justices Two members of the State Board of Education Two members each for Wayne State University, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan Barry County delegates shall meet in the 3rd and 5th Con­ gressional District Caucuses on Friday. August 22 at 9:00 p.m.. in the City of Detroit for the purpose of electing: One Convention Vice Chairman (to preside as Chairman of the District Caucus) One Assistant Secretary (to serve as Secretary of the Distnct Caucus) One Male Member and One Female Member of the Convention Committee on Permanent Organization and Order of Business In accordance with Michigan Election Law. delegates to the State Convention will be chosen from speciallycreated districts by formula determined at the County Con­ vention Delegates to the County Convention shall caucus in their respective jurisdictional areas to elect the total number of delegates and alternates they are entitled to have Vacancies for any county delegate district may be filled with Republicans from those units who are registered electors but only by action of the entire con­ vention. All Republicans «n Barry County are welcome to attend both tne County ana State Conventions The regular August executive meeting of the Barry County Republican Party shall be hel<3 'mmediately following County Convention. AUDREY R. BURDICK. Barry County Chairman Hostings, Michigon "Serving Hastings and Borry County Since 1924" Services available at your local BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, HAS TIMOS, MICHIGAN Pursuant to the Michigan Election Laws as amended and the Call of lhe Michigan Republican Stale Committee, a County Convention of those persons elected and ap­ pointed as Republican Precinct Delegates in and follow­ ing the election ol August 5. 1986 is hereby called and will be held Wednesday. August 13. 1986 at 7:30 p.m. at the Barry County Circuit Courtroom, Courthouse, Hastings, for the purpose of electing 5 delegates and 5 alternates Irom that portion of Barry County within the Third Congressional District and 8 delegates and 8 alter­ nates from that portion of Barry County within the Fifth Congressional District to the Republican State Conven­ tion to be held on Friday and Saturday. August 22 and 23, 1986 in the city of Detroit. 136 E. State Street Savings & Loan Association! “TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: • Statement Savings 1. Prestige Card - Emergency Cash • Passbook Savings "Day in...day out interest on both Passbook and Statement Cavings." • Certificate Savings • Long Term Investment Accounts SAVINGS INSURED UP ■ TO >100.000" • • • • • • • • Home Mortgage Loans Home Improvement Loan Money Orders Travelers Checks Contract Servicing Notary Service Direct Deposit of Social Security Checks Automatic Transfer of Funds: 1. Loan Payments 2. Transfer of Funds from Checking to Savngs or Loan Account “Truly where you save does make a difference” TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU WITH DRIVE-IN FACILITIES! LAKE ODESSA OFFICE MAIN OFFICE AND DRIVE-IN loco'edot I36E Stole St Hostings Phone 945-9561 Phone 374-8849 FSLIC �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 19.1986 Legal Notices Air Conditioning SPECIAL $1 Q95 ■ INCLUDES ■fa FREON Includes complete leak check of air conditioning system, partial freon charge, check all air conditioning hoses and compressor belts. Up to 4 lbs. freon. 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Houre: Monday 8 to 8; Tueidoy thru Fridoy B to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED — MASTER CHARGE • VISA Keep that great GM feeling with genuine GM parts. lia GM QUALITY SEgvlcE PAgTS I MHIIAL MOTOCl COtAOIAnOH iXndruss W^-'^HASTINGS^^^ 1435 SOUTH HANOVER STREET PHONE — 945-2425 SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 426 S. Church St., Hastings. Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers Dictation Equipment Typewriters All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement Form Business Mobile Home Personol Belongings 1 Rental Property • Motorcycle 1 ' Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, PAVE, ot 945-3412 REAL ESI ATE MILLER REALESTATE i IJ Ken Miller. C.R.B.. C.R.S. |_|j Hastings (616) 945-5102 LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dry Cleaning for over 30 year," JZlS.aidugu.Hntap no«MM2»5 OPEN: 7-5:30 »M.-friJUt 0-1:30 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR SUBSTITUTED SERVICE Cote No 86-105-CH GRAND VALLEY CO-OP CREDIT UNION. Plointrlf ROY DeRIDDER. Defendant At a testion of sold Court held In the Courthouse. City of Hastings. County of Borry. Stale ol Michigan this 27th day of Moy. 1986. PRESENT HONORABLE HUD­ SON E. DEMING. Circuit Judge Upon Motion by the Ploin'iff. ond it appearing that the where­ abouts of the Defendant. Roy DeRidder it not known, ond thot service of process under MCR 2.106(D) (I) (2) is reason ably calculated to give Roy DeRidder actual notice of lhe proceedings and on opportunity lo be heard, therefore. TO: ROY DeRIDOER 7)4 Bowens Mill Road Middleville. Ml 49333 (last known address). PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a civil oction hot been filed against you. H you do not file on answer or take other action within 28 doys after lhe last publication of this Order. Judg­ ment mav be enloied against you by default for the relief de­ manded In the Plaintiff's Com­ plaint. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Plaintiff shall publish this Order for three (3) consecutive weeks in lhe Hostings Bonner a newspaper lor the dissemina­ tion of legal news In Borry County, ond sholl send o copy of this Order to the Defendant lo lost known address by regu­ lar Untied Stoles moil, and to his Iasi known place of employ­ ment. Plantation Sysco. 555 Northeast • 185th Street, Miami. Florida 33179 by regular United Stalos moil, and by Registered mail. Return Receipt Requested, before the date of last publica­ tion Upon completion of some, the Plaintiff sholl effectuate ser­ vice of process upon the Defen­ dant. Roy DoRidder pursuant to MCR 105(1). Hudson E. Deming. Circuit Judge ATTEST: A TRUE COPY Thelma Weyormon, Deputy County Clerk DOORNBOS AND HARRISON Attorneys for Plaintiff By: Douglas Doornbos (F 25171) 3501 Lake Eastbrook Blva.. S.E. Suite 218 Grand Rapids. Ml 49506 Telephone: (616)957-4950 (6-19) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER File No. B5-625-DC NATHALIA J. LOEWEN. Plaintiff. v«. DWAYNE R. LOEWEN. Defendant. James H. Fisher (P-26437) Attorney for Plaintiff. Al a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Court Cham­ bers in the City ol Hostings, Michigan, this 16th day of May. 1986. PRESENT: Honorable RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Judge. THIS MATTER having come be­ fore the Court pursuant to the motion of the Plaintiff, and the Court being otherwise duly in­ formed in the premises. NOW THEREFORE. H IS ORDERED that DWAYNE R. LOEWEN. Defendant in the cause entitled. NATHALIA J. LOEWEN, versus. DWAYNE R. LOEWEN. Barry County Circuit Court File No. 85-625-DM. in which Plaintiff seeks o Judgment of Divorce from Defendant, shall file an answer or take other action permitted by low or court rule on or before the 30th day of August. 1986, by fi! ng an An­ swer or other appropriate plead­ ing with the Barry County Cir­ cuit Court Clerk. Courthouse. Hostings. Michigan. 49058. ond thot. should Defendant foil to take such action, a Default Judgment will be entered against him. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this Order shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks in lhe Hastings Banner. Hudson E. Deming. Circuit Judge Acting in the absence of RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Judge SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE. SHAW 8 FISHER 500 Edward Street Middleville. Ml 49333 (6-19) Top spellers at Southeastern recognized Second grade spellers are (seated, from left) from Mrs. Kent’s room: Seth Hutchins. Katie VanderLaan. Shawn Kauffman, Chad Metzger, Melinda Kelly: (mid­ dle) from Mrs. DeWitt’s class: Aron Schantz, Elizabeth Botes. Fred Koning. Chad Keifer. Jaime Brookmeyers; (back) from Mrs. Greenfield's room: Rachel Wilcox. Chrisse Strow. Jessie Ailerding. pOu| Hawkins. Morning Kindergarten Spelling Bee winners from Mrs. Evans room are (front row, from left): Amber Mikolojezyk. Tennile Walters, Jesse Davis, Doug Sarver, Josh Newberry; (back row) from Mrs. Finnie's class: Jeremy Madison, Robbie Garrett, Beau Barnum, Julie Anthony. Jim Birman. 1435 8. Hanover BL Haailnga, Mich. 40058 Service Heun: Mondoy 8 to 8 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Tuesday Friday 8 io 5 MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS cticuu Htm hits «ram Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Part*. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! room: Knickebarker, Dawn Brenda rk°°Li ‘ iL,$O Emery- Ccmeron Giles. Justin Reid; (bock)O from Mrs. Johnston s class: Mott Kirkendall. Chanty Cruttenden. Karey Sanders. Brice Arentz, Jason Atton. i t 9rade spoiling winners ore (standing, from left) from Mrs. Wilcox's class: Jason Harr, Bryan Lan­ caster. Emily Graball, Mellisa Kelly, DeAnna Billings; (seated) from Mr. Palmer's room: Joson Strolheide. Brod Emery. Whitney. Cherie Cotont, Teri Eisner, Each Southeastern Elemen­ tary School classroom, from kindergarden through sixth grade, held spelling bees dur­ ing thc last pan of the school year. Thc accompanying photos are the top five finishers in each classroom. These win­ ners received ribbons at thc recent annual evening awards assembly at the Hastings’ school Sixth grade winners from Mr. Kirkendall’s class are (from left) Karla Preston, Elicio Lepper, Robert Hine, and Bob McCandlish. Amy Gordon was absent. Amber Fourth grade winning spellers are (front, from left) from Mrs. Campbell’s room: Robert Son Inocencio, Ed Ryan, Melissa Stevens, Jim Newberry. Pete Allerding; (middle) from Mr. Lake's room: Billy McMacken, Todd San Inocencio, Jasmin Knickerbocker. Dana VonNotter, Denna Smith; (bock) from Mrs. Wilcox's room: Zach Brehm. Ben Moskalik. Renoe Apsey. The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 94M0$1 , H^fkSSIFlBO /'.BS Afternoon kindergorten winners ore (front, from left) from Mrs. Evons room: Pot Giles. Kristin VonderLoon, Jessica Merrill. Jon Mernick. Jessica Price: (back) from Mrs. Finnie's room: Mark Miller, Melissa Meoney, Timothy Rounds. Heidi Banning, Joshua Richie. St Matthias holding potluck on Sunday St. Matthias Angelican Church on McCann Road (in Irving) will be having a potluck lun­ cheon following the II a.m. Holy Commu­ nion Service this Sunday, June 22. This event is being sponsored by thc American Guild of Religious Historiographers who will be holding a meeting after the luncheon. Rev. Upson will be the Celebrant and Mr. John Ticgs will be guest organist. All arc invited to attend. For information please contact Senior Warden Dave Hustwick 948-2101 or Junior Warden Boh Huebner 948-4055. IT’S A BOY James and Charlotte Mashbum. Hastines June 13. 1:01 a.m. 8 1b. ■ U^^m^TbVr ^'- hi Memoriam Real Estate Jobs Wanted IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Beth Marie Keeler who died one year ?’,o, June 23, 1985 at age 22. ou arc so deeply missed by family and friends who loved you so. Tomorrow is a drcam that leads me onward Tomorrow is a path I’ve yet to choose It's a chance I've yet to lake A friend I've yet to make It's all the talent I’ve yet to use Tomorrow is a dream That leads me onward Always just a step ahead of me It's the joy I’ve yet to know Thc love I've yet to show For it's thc person I've yet to be. FOR SALE- 27 acres standing hay, 4 miles south Hastings. Call 945-3038___________________ HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repain, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St, Nashville 852-9537 evenings Local student on college Dean’s List Loved and missed ______________by your family Teresa Barry. daughter of Lynn Barry and Marcella Barry, has been named to the Grand Valley State College Dean's List of Social Sciences by Dean Anthony R. Travis. This honor is bestowed on students carrying 12 or more credits hours earning a 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale. Teresa a 1984 Hastings graduate, is a sophomore majoring in Social Work and miooring in Spanish. She has been on the GVSC dean’s list for two consecutive terms. FOUND: June 12 on State SL. Middleville - grocery sack of baby clothing. Phone 795-7512 AREA BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS IT’S A GIRL Daniel and Ronda George, Shelbyville. 11:25 a.m. 6 lb. 4 oz. John and Diane Haines. Hastings. June 12. 717 a.m.. 7 lb. 9 oz. Kenneth and Diane Sclvig. Hastings. June 15 12:58 a m . 8 1b. 2 oz. Brenda Lee. Nashville. June 13. 3:19 p.m.. 7 lb. 3% oz. . Denise and Joseph Seeber. Hastings. June 16. 7:19 a-m.. 8 lb. 10'/i oz. [ndrus V r. .^HASTINGS 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Boron's First grade winners are (front, from left) from Mrs. Griggs room: Tara Hum­ med. Heather Banning, Jim Henney, Tony San Inocencio. Justin Dunkleberger; (middle) from Mrs. Corrigan's room: Scott Haire, Ryan Scharping. Karia Avery, Heather Koning. Barbie Nelson; (bock) from Mrs. Sharpe's room: Amy Doty, Eric Greenfield, Jermoin Hollon. Ronni Su* Dovid Miller. is “• jnl mary« mT- Vermon,v'lle. June 13. Z.4U a.m.. 8 lb. 2 oz CAR & IRUCK REPAIR Third grade winners are (front row. from left) from Mrs. Lost Pound Rusiness Services EXPERT TREE and trunk removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854____________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 POLE BARN packages erected, you furnish package, we furnish labor. Call anytime for your labor quote. Haskin Builders, (since 1970) 517-626-6174 POLE BUILDINGS Complete ly warrantccd from economy to custom deluxe. We will beat any legitimate quote. Call anytime, Haskin Builders (since 1970). 517-626-6174 Pets HORSES 964-1383 FOR SALE Eor Sale Automotive Prairieville Township — RESIDENTS — Due to weather conditions the regular meeting of the Prairieville Township Board for June 11. 1986 was adjourned prior to the completion of j the scheduled business. The meeting has been rescheduled for WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 1986 at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Hall. ' J AN ETTE. AR.NQLQ, CJerK ............ Immediate Opening i oneraetic. enthusiastic salespersoni/a^uyhon.edecora.ingre.ails.ore. £pXce helpful but no. necessary. । Ad No. 126 FOR SALE: 1982 Pontiac J-2000, 4 cylinder, automatic, am-fm stereo, electric trunk release, electric door locks, air, excellent condition, $4500 or best offer. CA11 after 4:30pm 948-8664. FOR SALE: 1983 Olds Cierra, loaded, retail! deisel engine, brown, 64,000 miles, $4,900. Phone 623-8122 OPEN HOUSE: Thornapple Lake, Saturday, June 21,1:00pm to 4:00pm (direction) M-66 south to Thomapple Lake Rd., then west and 1 block past Morgan Rd. and sign. A special privacy with nature! Lovely 2 bedroom collage with a gener­ ous access to lake a few steps away. Large living room, modem kitchen and bath with shower. Beautifully decorated inside. Only $21,800 with excel­ lent terms. Call T.R.C., Inc. Realtors, 1-774-2912 or Arthur A. Fabbra 616-453-9795 Eor Sale BOAT: 19 ft. deck boat, good for skiing, Fishing & picturing, 60hp Evinrude, $2250. 945-3174 1741 Iroquois Trail. Algonquin Lake_____________ FOR SALE Schwinn 18 speed bicycle in almost new condition, $200. Wagner power roller­ painter with accessories, $50. Can after 5:30p.m. 945-9437 SAIL BOAT: $350, like new, 3 people. 1741 Iroquois Trail, Algonquin Lake. 945-3174 SLIGHT PAINT DAMAGE. Flashing arrow sign, $299. Lighted, non-arrow, $279! Non lighted, $249! Free letters! Few left. See locally. 1-800-423-0163, anytime. Garage Salt GARAGE SALE: Friday & Saturday, June 20 & 21,9:00am to 9:00pm. Good clean mens & womens clothing in various sizes (winter & summer), some furniture, bedding, home interior items, stuffed toy animals, golf bag & pull cart, 13 inch Toshiba black & white TV, dishes and lots of misc. items. 236 Nelson St. (comer of S. Broadway & Nelson). Rain or shine. Help Wanted BACK HOE OPERATOR WANTED: for 580-C. Must be knowlcdgablc in sewer hook up and experienced. Work is in Delton Township, Lansing. Cali 616-672-2185________________ BARTENDER/WAITRESS: Inquire C's Place, Nashville HELP WANTED: Certified nurses aide for part lime work. Call 948-4856 for interview. HELP WANTED Provincial House, Hastings is accepting applications for a second shift custodian, 30 hours per week, apply in person, 240 E. North Sl, Hastings. EOE__________ INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE organization seeks individuals part lime to find homes for high school exchange students. Excellent pay. 517-723-5729 Henderson Miscellaneous SHARP HOMEMAKERS: Ground floor opportunity. CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD. A new party plan is now interviewing for area super­ visors. No investment, no sell­ ing, training provided. 313-257-0669________________ DANCE THIS SUMMER: Classes in Ballet, Tap, Modem Jazz, Acrobatics. Call 945-4431, Darlene's Studio of Dance EVENINGS FREE?? Demonstratc Toy Chest toys, gifU and more. Free sample program. No cash needed. $50 Hostess prog­ ram. Call 616-729-4575. 800-922-8957 Community Xofins YARD SALE: Everything must go from dishes to tools, fishing plus boat. 2980 S. Bedford Rd. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day, 11:00am to 6:00pm. Next lo Hope United Methodist Church. ATTENTION HHS Clm of 1976: There will be l lee year cUu reunion meelu8 .f"" 27• “ 7 P">- “ Hulingi. We wiu be forming committees and could really use your help. If you would like to Mort ntwi tvtry wHk! 945-4123 orJcd al 945-3431 All arc welcome. Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 19,1986- Page 11 River reached crest Sunday in flood County coordinator ‘on the job’ new job and she doesn't anticipate that she be making any immediate major changes. Her primary goal as she begins her new jo is to work on a proposed budget for 1987. s said Once she’s got a handle on that. turn to developing a purchasing contro system. Building next year’s budget will not be easy because of the uncertainty over whether the county will be receiving revenue sharing next year because of proposed federal legislation to curtail those funds, she said. Thc county board or one of its committees is expected to draw up other future projects for her to tackle, said Peterson who graduated with honors from Western Michigan Univer­ sity and Michigan State University. At WML), she earned a master's degree in public administration. She received a bachelor's degree in medical technology from MSU A Kalamazoo Gazette headline recently described her as a "Judy of All Trades” and those kinds of abilities are sure to be a plus for thc county board here. As purchasing manager in Kalamazoo County, she said one of her most significant achievements was writing a purchasing manual that included policies and procedures to standardize purchasing for that county. "One of thc auditors told me it was thc best purchasing manucl he had ever read.” said Peterson. In Kalamazoo, she says she also developed policies for areas that had no prior established procedures. Another accomplishment was organizing her office "to a high degree of Judith A. Peterson has taken the helm as the first Barry County Coordinator. By Elaine Gilbert Although the office space is temporary quartern and some of thc files are mere card­ hoard boxes, Barry County’s first ’county coordinator* is on lhe job. Judith A. Peterson. 45. started her duties this month in thc newly created position which is intended to achieve better management of governmental services. For Peterson, thc county coordinator post is lhe fullfillmcnt of her long-term career goal ’’to be thc top administrative officer in a local unit of government.” Prior to accepting the new position, she spent nearly five years as purchasing manager for Kalamazoo County. For thc time being, her office is located in a small conference room next to th.- county commissioners* meeting room on the second floor of thc courthouse annex in Hastings. But that doesn't seem to deter her from plunging into her her duties. Plans call for Peterson to have a separate office within thc county clerk’s quarters in thc main courthouse building She’ll also be able to trade in the cardboard boxes for office fur­ niture when that happens. Several firms have been consulted for proposals to improve thc utilization of space in thc clerk’s office lo ac­ commodate Peterson’s future office. Hired at a starting salary of $30,000 by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Peterson’s duties here will include financial and computer management, purchasing, building and grounds supervision and other administrative functions. She also will serve as coordinator of county activities and com­ munications between the board and thc various departments and agencies. After six months. Peterson’s salary will be hiked to $32,500 pending a good evaluation. Peterson says she has spent her first weeks on the job getting acquainted with thc people in county offices and becoming familiar with what their duties arc: reviewing thc current fiscal year's budget; studying revenue projec­ tions; and touring current buildings and noting what maintenance has been done in thc past and jotting •’pages’’ of routine maintenance items that need to he done. Concerning thc needed maintenance work. Peterson said she will be discussing thc items with thc county board's property committee which w ill determine which items will be cur marked us priorities. Peterson expects that it will take about six months to become fully indoctrinated into her . by Kathleen Scott The Thomapplc River crested al 7.2 feci at midnight on Sunday after heavy rains pushed it out of its banks in an unusual June flood. More than four inches of rain in 10 days created the flooding which resulted in minor damage to homes and trailers along river banks both east and west of Hastings. In the Lansing area, more than six inches of rain was recorded in thc same time span. Thc Thomapplc begins in thc Potterville area near Lansing and the unusually heavy rainfall in that area resulted in swift water flow and flooding in downstream Hastings, as thc river flowed cn route to Lake Michigan. The National Weather Bureau reported the Thomapplc reached a height of 7.2 feel. Flood stage for thc river is seven feet. As of Wednesday, thc water level hud lowered to 6.37 feet. As a result of thc flooding, city officials have closed Tydcn Park until the water recedes. Thc flood also forced thc Hastings City Band to move its Wednesday evening concert to Fish Hatchcry Park, where thc band has elected to remain for lhe season. Summer trailers, not ordinarily encamped along the banks during thc spring thaw and heavy rain season, were affected by lhe high water level. The off-season flooding caught many of the summer residents by surprise. Little water damage to buildings was reported, but people camping or living along thc river were forced to tic down docks, boats and propane tanks to prevent them from floating away. An unusual June flood, caused by heavy rainfalls, put areas adjacent to the Thornapple River under water on Sunday. Most of thc permanent residents arc prepared for flooding and have elevated their homes to prevent water damage. Some roads were declared impassable both in thc northern and southern part of the coun­ ty. Others were covered with water but traffic was allowed to pass through. A combination of factors including a high water level of Lake Michigan, will prevent thc river from recessing as quickly as normal, reports Civil Service Director Larry Hollenbeck. professionalism.” From April. 1978 to July. 1981. Peterson served as assistant to thc city manager of Spr­ ingfield. Mi. She also spent several months in 1978 as a management intern in the Battle Creek city manager’s office. Peterson said she decided to seek the Barry County post because “I was ready for a new professional challenge...ready for more direct responsibility to a board... In terms of this job. thc timing was right. I had heard about thc position and thought it would be a good career move. And it would keep me in Southwestern Michigan.” When she's not busy with governmental matters. Peterson likes ”to read, do crafty kinds of things, spend time with my family, and golf. Of her golf game, she chuckles that she plays "but not well or often.” She also likes raquetball but says she has retired from softball. Commuting from her Kalamazoo home consumes two hours of Peterson’s time per day But she is looking for a year-round home to rem. preferably on a Barry County Inkci She plans lo move into the county th<» ru|| after her son, Robert, starts his freshman yeut in college. She also has a daughter. Gail, who is a junior in college. Area groundwater under study by Ronald Fonger Using Barry County as a model in a threeyear study of western Michigan’s ground­ water. researchers are gathering background information that will eventually help the rest of the state deal with lhe growing problem of contaminated groundwater. In fact, while political figures from Lansing and Washington have recently begun forming public policy and holding hearings on ground­ water. the South West Michigan Groundwater Survey and Monitoring Program has been quietly studying residents! wells in the five west Michigan counties. The results of the study are not shocking. There arc no calls for full scale evacuation or warnings of ticking timebombs in our own backyards. What’s being done is the often thankless gathering of information. What will be accomplished though is a backfile of facts that will help enforcement agencies prosecute those who pollute previously unpolluted sections of groundwater. At least that's what Dr. Donald Brown of Western Michigan University contends is the most important thing thc one-time grant, pro­ vided by thc Kellogg Foundation, is accomplishing. Thc three year program has been underway for almost I 'A years now. checking residental wells in five western Michigan counties in­ cluding Barn Thc Hastings area was tested by thc County Health Department last year. According to Brown, a part of the study is focusing on what type of structure thc subsur­ face of areas are so that geological files can be created, but the "most important thing being done” is thc background information that can be used later for comparison to find if an area of groundwater has been recently polluted. “Eventually. ” Brown said, “the whole state will be treated this way and we will have a computer data base of what our groundwater is like. If something happens to degrade the waler quality, you’ll know it didn’t happen a long time ago.” Brown and Harry Adrounie of Hastings, who is also directly involved in the project say Barry County is being used as a model area. Adrounie said the counties being surveyed will have thc opportunity to purchase the soft­ ware and data for its area for $1,000. a low price compared to what a private effort would require. The geological information that is gathered through the survey will help residents and businesses locate near thc right water tables Brown said. In addition lo checking residental water supplies now. Brown said, monitoring will continue so that if any contamination exists, it can ”bc caught as quickly as possible” because it's much more likely to be treated if its found early. Brown said if thc groundwater in a large area of land becomes contaminated, then peo­ ple lend to “write a whole area off” because clean-up is so costly. "Groundwater moves very slowly." he ex­ plained. "only a few feet a year. If you catch contamination early it's more easily and more Dempsey predicted that "hundreds of thousands of dollars would be saved by the state when thc porgram is initiated" because it will allow for better “planning and regulation.” A state wide data base would also assist thc state in enforcing regulation on business. Dempsey said knowing thc condition of water tables before business moved onto an area would also give thc stale better leverage in forcing a cleanup. He said a statewide system would cost "millions" but said no specific price or timetable has been set for the program. economically treated. David Dempsey, environmental affairs director for Gov. James Blanchard said the southwest Michigan project is “laying the groundwork for a similar stale-wide effort to study and evaluate the state's groundwater.” Dcmpsy said Blanchard's groundwater pro­ tection program that was announced in 1984 included a $40,000 study of thc state’s data needs and concluded that a similar program to thc southwest study is neccxl. "Many of the lessons that are being learned there are going to be applied to thc statewide effort." he said. EVERY WEEK in the HASTINGS BANNER Death of American family is “greatly exaggerated” NEW YORK (AP) _ Reports of lhe death of by money, John said. thc American family are greatly exaggerated, John said many people “harbor reservations’’ ‘.hough thc family with thc working father are! about how much of their lives should be stay-at-home mother is a thing of lhe past, devoted to family. A third disagreed with the according to a new survey released Wednesday. “The idea of family appears to remain deeply proposition that parents should sacrifice to give their children lhe best, and 64 percent said and unassailably imbedded in the nation's value system. But what people mean by family has parents should have their own lives and interests, even if it meant that they spent less not remained constant," said C. Frederic John, time with their children.. senior vice president of Research & Forecasts Inc . which conducted the poll. John said 89 percent of those surveyed said Halfeop’.e said they would not make sacrifices in their careers to spend more lime their families were among the most important things in their lives, and 52 percent said it was the most important clement But lhe figures were similar across the board _ for traditional, dual-career and single-parent households. The emergence of a various kinds of households is seen “as a symptom of decay, when in fact that was merely a matter of opinion,” John said. More than 70 percent of each type of household say their families are very close, aid with their families. The survey found more acceptance of diversity. John cited a 1957 poll that indicated that 80 percent of lhe public believed a woman who remained unmarried was either sick, neurotic or immoral. John's poll found that 28 percent believes that being single is not an acceptable lifestyle. Eighty percent agreed lhai a family is any group that considers itself a family, and two in three agreed that single adults can do a good job raising kids. But only 25 percent said they 84 percent put premium value on time spent with their families. 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Kaiamaroo and Kontl f°r more information! P O. Box B, Hastings. Michigan 49058 �Page 12— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 19,1986 WOOdmanSGG trial, continued from page 1 Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley (left), John and Beverly Goddard, parents of the murder victim Ricky Goddard, along with Goddard’s sister, Cindy Miner, leave the court. Barry County is in a two-county judicial cir­ cuit, where Deming shares duties with Richard M. Shuster. • The two judges alternate presiding duties every other week in the two counties, and since Deming was supposed to be in Eaton County this week, he decided to take his court case with him. The busing of jurors to Eaton County is something that Deming has never done before, he said, but his predecessor has done it. Not including jury deliberations, trial pro­ ceedings lasted six days, beginning June 9 with the selection of a jury and ending Mon­ day with closing arguments. Testimony from some 47 witnesses took all of last week. Jury deliberations began this Monday after the prosecution and defense gave closing arguments and the judge gave his instructions. Key testimony during thc week came from Battle Creek resident Carol Straubcl. Woodmansee told Straubel last July that he had a “job to do" for which he would be paid $3,000, she testified. She said that in August Woodmansee took her past a home she later identified to police as the Goddard residence, telling her as they passed the house that it was thc home of the man he was to kill. During that same trip, she testified, Wood­ mansee said he had been hired to kill the man by "Rich's girlfriend" and that he was lo take a gold chain and necklace to "make it look like a robbery". Woodmansee took the stand himself to rebut her testimony, saying he’d said “a lot of things" to Straubel and other women sublet­ ting his Bird Road home last summer but was only "kidding". One of those women, Shaynna Shaft, testified that "Norm asked us if we wanted to help him do a job. He told me that if 1 wanted to make some money all I'd have to do is go in and pull the trigger and there was a lot of in­ surance money involved." When asked by Crowley whether he had made such a statement to Shafc, Woodmansee said,"If 1 did, I was joking. I definitely wouldn't ask a 17 or 18-year-old girl to (do such a thing)." About Straubel's testimony, he said. "I didn't kill anybody. Carol's gullible. I liked to tease her. It was a bunch of B.S." During the trial, the prosecution attempted to prove an alliance between Woodmansee and his immediate supervisor, Eckstein, eliciting testimony about Woodmansee’s poor attendance record at Kellogg's, for which he was counseled by Eckstein. The reason for his bad attendance. Wood­ mansee testified, was that he has arthritis and diabetes, for which he must take insulin. The prosecutor also tried to connect Wood­ mansee to the murder scene through tire tracks found outside the Goddard residence. State police crime lab technicians testified that the tracks could have been made by an Olds Delta 88, the make of car Woodm tnscc owns. But Woodmansee said he had not been driv­ ing his Olds I that he had sold it to his mother, even though it remained in his name. His mother, Frieda Woodmansee, backed up his testimony, saying her son was driving a Datsun during the time period the murder oc­ curred and that she had driven thc Olds thc night of the murder to “chase some cows". Mrs. Woodmansee's testimony was ques­ tioned by prosecutor Crowley, who told jurors during his summation that Mrs. Wood­ mansee had "an obvious interest to fabricate in this case". Rumors of threats to witnesses by Mrs. Woodmansee were brought up in court by Crowley, who asked Mrs. Woodmansee if she had threatened one of thc witnesses. Kim Baldwin, with "welfare fraud" regarding her testimony in the case. Mrs. Woodmansee denied threatening Baldwin, who testified, as Shafc did. that Woodmansee had told her he was a hit man. After Carol Straubcl finished testifying, she told reporters she had been threatened, saying that Mrs. Woodmansee had called her and said “Norm feels you have sold him up thc river and now he's gonna sell you." Mrs. Woodmansee denied thc allegations, saying during a break in the court proceedings that she never made that statement to Straubcl. She said Straubcl was making thc accusa­ tions she has against Woodmansee because she wanted Woodmansee to marry her and Woodmansee turned her down. .»lrs W.M'Jiiiau w- .itainlaincd'hat SUuuIk! called police originally so she could "get a lol of money from Silent Observer" (Straubel originally contacted police through the Silenl Observer program.) Mrs. Woodmansee sard Carol s been awful sick". Straubcl characterized herself as a recovering alcoholic to reporters, and a re­ cent stay in the hospital relating to her alcoholism was used by the defense to try to discredit her as a witness. Supplying Woodmansee's main defense were alibi witnesses George Zugel and James Stockman, both of Battle Creek, who claimed that Woodmansee was with them most of thc night of the murder. Zugel testified that Woodmansee was with him from around 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. at Zugcl’s Battle Creek apartment, where they were "partying”. The only time Woodmansee left. Zugel said, was to get some beer, which only took Woodmansee 10 or 15 minutes, Zugel said. Stockman said he arrived at Zugcl’s residence at 2 or 2:30 a.m. thc night of thc murder, staying until 5:30 or 6 a.m. He said Woodmansee did not leave the Zugel residence at all while he was there, and that Zugel had left at one point to get beer. Crowley attempted to discredit both witnesses, saying Stockman had told police earlier that he wasn't sure if he had been at Zugel’s home on the night of the murder or the night before that. He brought up Zugcl’s prior criminal record (a July 1981 conviction for larceny), and asked Zugel if he considered himself an alcoholic, to which Zugel replied “yes". Zugel also made statements to the police which conflicted with his testimony during the trial. Crowley said, to which Zugel replied "I could have told (thc detective interviewing him) anything. I didn't want to talk to him. He came and got me out of work in front of thousands of people. He made me look like a dog." A twist in the proceedings was that a phone call introduced into evidence by thc prosecu­ tion served to strengthen thc testimony of Zugel and Stockman that Woodmansee was with them. Woodmansee's telephone records showed that a call charged to his Bird Road telephone number had been made at 4:09 a.m. the night of the murder from a phone booth close to Kellogg Co. The phone booth is also close to Zugcl’s residence, and Zugel testified that he made thc call to Robert Hyslop of Vermontville. Hyslop was called to thc stand to testify by thc prosecution, and told the jury that Zugel had called him to elicit money from him so Zugel could pay his rent. Zugel said he borrowed Woodmansee's credit card to make the call because neither he or Woodmansee had any change. Woodmansee said he went with Zugel to make the call, dialing thc number and then walking away. The phone call, according lo defense at­ torney Stevens during his closing argument, servo! to fix the time of the alibi. Crowley argued differently, saying testimony indicated that it only took 36 minutes to drive from Battle Creek to thc Goddard home. “He (Woodmansee) could have come (to the murder scene) as late as 3:03 a.m. and still be able to make the phone call afterward.” Crowley said Zugcl’s testimony did not give Woodmansee an alibi. "It still gives (Woodmansee) thc opportunity to commit thc crime." During Stevcns’closing arguments for thc defense, he painted a picture of a case that "could not be proved beyond a reasonable doubt" which still left "many questions unanswered." "There's still some inconsistencies, some things that puzzle me", he said, including a rare brand of shotgun shell collar found at the murder scene that might have been traced more easily than others. (Police did try to trace the collar and discovered it to be easily available in Barry County, they said, although that information was not presented during the trial.) Crowley called many of Stevens' comments a "smoke screen" and reiterated his own closing remarks advising the jury to examine closely the reliability of witness Zugel. "George Zugel is not a very credible witness." he told the jury. Zugel was Wood­ mansee's "drinking, doping buddy." Crowley said, and his testimony "shows an interest and bias in this case." While summing up. Crowley reviewed much of the trial testimony, stressing heavily records of telephone calls between the alleged conspirators. The Sunday prior to thc murder. Crowley said. Sharon Goddard called Eckstein. On January 22. thc Wednesday prior to thc homicide. Eckstein called the Goddard residence. That same day. later on. Goddard called Eckstein, Crowley said, and shortly after that call was placed, Eckstein called Goddard back and then placed a call to the home of Frieda Woodmansee, where Norman Woodmansee was living at the time. The Friday of the murder, Crowley said. Eckstein placed two calls to Goddard right before leaving for a trip up north. The Monday following the murder.he said. Eckstein placed three calls to the home of Sharon Goddard's mother, where she was staying after thc murder occurred. On Tuesday, January 28. four days after the murder. Crowley said. Eckstein placed a call to Woodmansee's mother's home. "There's evidence that all three (Goddard, Eckstein and Woodmansee) had motives," Crowley said. "For Eckstein and Goddard, thc motive of love, or more appropriately, sex. For Sharon Goddard, money. And for the defendant, money for his cocaine habit." Crowley said there was “a continuum of activities which show agreement of con­ spiracy." including Mrs. Goddard taking in­ surance out on her husband through both her credit union and through an increase to an ex­ isting policy, and her belief that a large in­ surance policy had been taken out on her hus­ band through his work. The conspiracy existed after thc homicide, Crowley said, citing testimony from Battle Creek resident Scott Potter that Woodmansee had come to him in February lo get his tirqs changed because he had "legal problems", and testimony from fellow jail inmate Brian Snider, following Woodmansee's arrest, that Woodmansee said it wouldn't make any dif­ ference whether he was paid $3,000 to kill Goddard, since he, Goddard, and Eckstein were in jail, and he "wouldn't get any money now anyway." Snider also testified that Woodmansee told him that if he were to commit a homicide such as Goddard's, the way he would do it would be to “park the car down the road and go up to the house and ask for waler." This is the same scenario Woodmansee quoted to Straubcl during their ride past thc Goddard residence when she asked Wood­ mansee how he would get inside thc home. Straubel testified. Crowley also quoted testimony from state police crime scene investigators, who said that Goddard's murder was not motivated by burglary or robbery. Leonard Spcckin of thc state police crime lab said that there was no sign of forced entry. Many valuable items that would have been taken by a burglar were left behind, he said. And. he said, "a burglar doesn't carry a shotgun." "In my opinion." he said, "the pro­ babilities were that this was an assassination." Speckin said he advised police at the time of thc murder to check on thc victim's insurance policy. But when asked by defense attorney Stevens whether that was thc only motive he sug­ gested. Speckin said no, he’d suggested several. When asked to comment on other possible motives for such a homicide, Spcckin said it was his theory that there were generally three reasons for such homicides to occur: “money, sex. and drugs." Stevens asked whether police had ruled out thc possibility that a robber or robbers could have fled the scene before completing the rob­ bery. Spcckin said no. During Crowley's closing remarks, he also pointed to some discrepancies irrSharon God­ dard's testimony. Goddard testified that her husband's eyes were open and staring, he said, yet testimony from detectives at thc scene indicate the vic­ tim's eyes were closed. And. Crawley said, several witnesses testified that Sharon Goddard had talked about divorcing her husband, but none of the members of Ricky Goddard’s family knew of such divorce plans. Yet. Crowley said, one witness an ex­ boyfriend. testified that Sharon Goddard told him dunng this past Christmas season that she was divorcing her husband and invited him to Febraary I because everything would be done by then, the witness. Jeff Hersha. said Alter this trial. Woodmansee faeei further charges He is accused of the . r Frederick E. Kimberly, a drifter a,.d^inacraekmwJheas.^" And an appeal of thc dismissal of miirj-r charges against Goddard and Ecksten is Mill pending. ls MIU Members of the Hastings Fire Department prepare to free a Holt woman from a caron North Broadway (M-43) after an accident Saturday as the car’s driver, far right, watches. Family dispute ends in auto accident A woman who was apparently attempting to escape from her husband was thc cause of a two car accident at Coals Grove Road and North Broadway Saturday, Barry County Sheriff Deputies report. Irene Edna Dake. 40. of 144 Coats Grove Road was cited for failure to yield after the pickup truck she was driving entered the path of a northbound M-43 vehicle at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday. According to a report by thc Barry County Sheriff's Department. Dake had been in a family dispute at her residence, and was "quite disturbed." They said her husband was attempting to stop her and had been in thc bed of thc truck. Dake’s husband then apparently tried to open the truck door while in thc back at thc in­ tersection, when the truck accelerated into a car driven by Lawrence Gerard Stebbins. 28. of 331 Division St., Lansing. Stebbins’ passenger, Suzanne Crooks. 29. of 4770 Tolland. Holt, sustained minor in­ juries and had been trapped in the car. Person­ nel from the Hastings Fire Department freed her using thc “Jaws of Life” and she was transported by Hastings Ambulance to Pen­ nock Hospital, where she was treated and released. Both Crooks and Stebbins were wearing seat belts at the time the accident occured. Dake and three passengers were uninjured and Dake was cited for failure to yield. Bar opponents travel to Lansing hearing by Ronald Fonger Unsatisfied with thc response from Hastings city officals, residents of South Hanover Street took complaints over a transfered liquor license to Lansing Tuesday. They made thc trip to address a protest hearing held byf thc Stale Liquor Control Commission and again objected lo thc reloca­ tion of the Avenue Pub from its downtown location to South Hanover Street. The pub's move was made possible in April, when thc city council approved thc liquur license transfer despite the objections of some street residents, by a vote of 5-3. Proponents said the pub had to be relocated to thc building, formerly a Liquor Control Commission warehouse, so that Hastings Sav­ ings and Loan can use thc bar and other pro­ perty it has acquired on thc State StreetMichigan Avenue comer to build a new office. Hanover Street residents say that another bar. that was in thc same building of thc com­ mercially zoned area, has soured their attitude toward any new liquor-serving establishments. ‘Tm not here to protest thc way Mr. Boulter (Avenue Pub owner) does business," Hal Olsen of 1608 S. Hanover told the com­ mission. "I'm here to protest thc business that thc bars cater to." Olsen re-sthtcd concerns that noise from the building was “unbearable" and that patrons had "no respect for anyone.” "It got to thc point where my wife couldn't go into thc back yard to work in lhe flower garden without seme smart remark (from bar patrons).” Olscr. said. He said he and his family had problems sleeping at right because of "music from bands, people coming and going and lhe revv­ ing of engines." Others said parking and drunk, disorderly customers have caused headaches for street residents who were "just trying to sleep." Diane Hildreth, another Hanover resident said she had "become used to the speed of cars and noise " associated with living on a four-lane highway, hut said the bar's added traffic would endanger a large number of children who walk and ride bicycles on the street. She said baseball diamonds and a roller­ skating rink, both within a quarter of a mile of the building, draw children into what would become an increasingly busy and dangerous strech of highway. However, Avenue Pub owner Charles Boulter told the commission what he told thc city council two months ago: that he would run a different business than thc previous owner, Joe Labrezctta. Boulter said thc bar would be installed with smoke eaters, air conditioning, and additional parking facilities to avoid similar problems. Boulter said the previous owners of thc bar had operated with a ventilation fan to the out­ side which "sucked all the noise out with it." Another transfer proponent. Hastings Sav­ ings and Loan president Richard Beduhn. disputed charges that his office could be built without the removal of thc pub. Hildreth, who said she had seen site plans for the new building, contended that the bar was not in the way. but that thc savings and loan "didn't want a bar outside its window just like I don’t want a bar outside my window.” She said, and Beduhn denied, that the sav­ ings and loan would be constructed and thc bar left “where it is" if lhe transfer failed to gain commission approval. Beduhn told thc commission that residents thought "a tavem is fine so long as it's not located next to me.” "The area is zoned commercial, people located in the area by choice," Beduhn said. The protest hearing was the last in a process of approvals for the bar's transfer. A decision is expected tn two to three weeks. YOUR PRINTING ... is our Business! From business cards and forms to mag­ azines and newspapers, the printing that you need can be completed from start to finish at J-Ad Graphics. We have a full-line composition department with the latest technology In ■ '■ ' I typesetting equipment backed by a printing * SS8BH8M department that hand les all sizes of printing I ' Trial has been tailor made for who-dun-its work Call today tor a professlonal consultation on your printing work. Continued from page 1 diary stand, as those caught up in the drama relieved tension or boredom with triple-dip waffle cones. Fourteen jurors sat through the testimony, two more than thc required 12. The extra jurors were required in case one or more jury members couldn't complete jury duty, and on­ ly prior to deliberation were (wo excused. The jurors became thc center of focus as hope for a verdict variously ebbed and flowed during deliberations. Those that stayed to hear thc final outcome were still replaying testimony as the verdict was being decided, speculating on thc defen­ dant's guilt or innocence and on thc state of thc mind of the jurors locked in unheard com­ bat behind thc closed doors of the jury room. At the courthouse, nearly all other court business came to a standstill. At thc same time court work piled up. costs of conducting thc trial, including per diem pay for the jurors, escalated. Massive amounts of time, money, and ex­ pertise went into the making of the drama. None of that will be recouped. It was. after all. a real-life drama rather than the creative imaginings ot Agatha Christie. The taxpayer, in the end. paid admission to the trial's lengthy run - PHONE — 945-9554 1952 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-06-26.pdf 26de862b3840c4ab126e9610f9a23285 PDF Text Text NlEiWiS ...wrap Sheriff’s deputy shot in leg f tired druggists are profiled Page 3 Page 2 Road Commission sued over pothole Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 A Freeport couple contend that a hid­ den pothole on Loftus Road caused a tractor accident and are suing the Barry County Road Commission for damages in excess of $10,000. Wayne and Alice Allen contend that the road commission was negligent in not posting signs near the pothole or grading the road “properly”. The accident occurred April 25 on Loftus near Wood Schoo! Road. Accor­ ding to papers filed in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court, Wayne Aller, was driving the tractor west on Loftus when be traveled through a section of water and mud in the middle of the road. The water and mud masked a deep hole in the road, the suit contends. The tractor turned over and pinned Allen in the mud hole. Allen suffered knee injuries in the ac­ cident. Tthe suit contends the injuries were disabling and disfiguring. The Allens are asking for a jury trial in the matter. A hearing date has not yet been set. Hastto |‘*VOLUMe‘i31 - NO. 26 A Hastings man apparently suffering from severe depression has turned up missing. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Team report. No foul play is suspected. Kenneth M. Brower. 32, of Lot 21, Baltimore Trailer Park, was last seen at around II p.m. June 14 by a friend. Mary Lou Wierenga, police said. Police said Brower was despondent over the recent loss of a janitor’s job and has been in a "very poor” mental state, according to his family. Brower apparently left his mobile home on foot sometime after 11 p.m. on June 14. Wierenga told police thst Brower indicated to friends he was plan­ ning on "going up north to get a new job." Family members are worried, fearing he may have wandered off into neighbor­ ing woods. Brower turned up missing once before, three years ago. police said, after going through a divorce. He was later found in Vermontville. Brower is listed as a Caucasian male, with blue eyes, brown hair, glasses and a mustache. He is five feet, nine inches and weighs approximately 145 pounds. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call the Michigan State Police. Banner THURSDAY. JUNE26^966~~ of Woodland loaves court Wednesday after charges of second degree murder against him had boon amended to by Mary Warner No one wili know until at least Friday what the verdict is in the Norman H. Woodmansee murder trial, but the jury has reached a partial decision. At mid-afternoon Wednesday , after some 28 hours of deliberations stretching over the past week and a half, the jury announced it had reached a verdict on one of the two charges but was unlikely to reach a verdict on the other. Which charge was decided is still in ques­ tion, however, since Judge Hudson E. Dem­ ing asked the jury to try further to reach a ver­ dict on the undecided charge. by Shelly Sulser Airport Commission to meet July 9 The Hastings Airport Commission will meet Wednesday. July 9 at 4:30 p.m. at the Hastings Airport, 3005 West Airport Road, Hastings. Woman killed near Nashville Saturday A 75-year-old Charlotte woman was killed Saturday after she was struck by a pickup truck on M-66 near Nashville. Fern Gusey of 1609 N. Bradley, Charlotte, apparently stepped into the path of a southbound pickup truck, driven by Scott Rice, 26, of Guy Road, Nashville. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies report that Gusey and two relatives were walk­ ing west across Clark Road (M-66) just north of Bivens Road at the Coopers Flea Market. When the three neared the centerline, the two relatives stopped but Gusey continued into the southbound lane and was struck and killed, deputies say. Rice, who estimated he was traveling at about 40 m.p.h.. said he applied his brakes and honked the horn but could not avoid striking Gusey because of the other pedestrians and cars parked legally along the west side of the road. He was not injured in the accident and no citation was issued. Gusey was transported by the Nashville Ambulance Service to Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings where she was pronounced dead. The incident remains under investigation. not say how much community support for Sawdy affected Hughes' decision. Since Sawdy. a lifelong Woodland resident, was first imprisoned for the alleged crime, vast community support was spurred on by both Woodland and Lake Odessa area residents and a legal fund for Sawdy was established. Emery noted that he was pleased with the decision and felt the amended charges were "more appropriate.’’ "There was a great deal of community sup­ port but what direct effect it had. I can't really tell you. othc* than it’s very gratifying.” Emery said. A longtime friend of Sawdy and his family noted he fell it important it be known that the new charge-- are not the result of the com­ munity support, - other than it reflected on the true nature of the man." "He had no intention of doing the boy harm, he said. "He didn't know what going to happen when he left the house." The misdemeanor charge of reckless discharge of a firearm causing injury or death carries a maximum penalty of two years in jail or a $2,000 fine. The father of the victim. Donald Williams Sr., of Nashville, said he is also pleased with the decision to amend the charges. I m relieved that it’s turning out like it’s turning out." he said. Noting that his son had always been “very hard to handle". Williams said he feels no remorse about what happened. '•I'm trying to do all I can for Cliff.” Williams said about his former father-in-law. i i A h?r,ng in c,rcui< court scheduled f«x July 11. Sawdy is expected to plead guilty W the new charges. Middleville man rescues woman from houseboat Friends of Library seek your old books The Hastings Friends of the Library are hoping you will not discard your paperback and hard cover books when you clean bouse. Instead, box them up and take them to the Hastings Public Library. These books will be sold at very reasonable rates on Friday. July 25, beginning at 9 a.m., during Sidewalk Sale Days. Pro­ ceeds from the book sale will be going to help finance library expenses. Donations of National Geographic magazines, textbooks and Readers Digest books are not needed. The Friends of the Library appreciates your j Jim Robertson of Crane Road in Mid­ dleville, has been credited with saving the life of a 47 year-old Grand Rapids woman. Donna VanDrunen. Robertson, his wife, Marcie, and three other couples, were touring the Hardy Dam near Newaygo in a boat owned by Charles VanDrunen of Grand Rapids, w hen the explo­ sion occurred. The couples had decided to call an end to the day and had driven the 40-fool houseboat along shore of the backwaters of the dam in Big Prairie Township. Donna VanDrunen had gone below deck and upon opening the refrigerator, met with a bomb-like explosion. Soon people were screaming tha: Donna was inside and the boat was on fire. Robertson, who had been sitting above, on the sun deck, was the only one who could reach her after she had been knocked dow n to the lower level. He found her on the kitchen floor with part of the stove and a chair on top of her and the cabin was on fire. VanDrunen said something to Robertson about her legs and then went unconscious. He The jury came back later Wednesday to ask to hear testimony from the chief witnesses for the defense, the two men who say Wood­ mansee was with them the night Ricky A. Goddard was killed. Jurors also had Wood­ mansee's testimony re-read. Al 5 p.m. the jury had still not reached a verdict and the judge adjourned the case until 9 a.m. Friday. Woodmansee is accused of first degree murder in Goddard's January 25 death, and also charged with conspiracy to commit murder. The prosecution contends that he conspired with Goddard's wife Sharon and her ex-lover Richard S. Eckstein to kill God­ dard for his insurance. City budget OK’d Sawdy charges changed to misdemeanor Charges against a 79-year-old Woodland man accused of murdering his grandson last month were amended in Barry County's 56th District Court Wednesday from second degree murder to a misdemeanor charge of reckless discharge of a firearm. Clifton J. Sawdy, of 190 Amasa St. had originally been charged with second degree murder after he allegedly shot and killed his 25-year-oid grandson. Donald Williams. Jr. on the morning of May 27 at his residence. Michigan State Police Detective Robert Golm said at that lime that Sawdy had ap­ parently intervened in a fight between Williams and his girlfriend on Sawdy's pro­ perty, and shot his grandson once in the head. However, after Wednesday's preliminary examination, Golm declined to give details of the investigation that led io the amended charges, but did say that Donald Williams made a remark to his grandfather about Williams’ court appearance the follwoing day. just prior to the shooting. The two had apparently been quarreling since early evening over whether Sawdy would attend the hearing, which involved misdemeanor resisting arrest charges against Williams. Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes said the charges against Sawdy were amended aftei the further investigation into the case following Sawdy's arrest and arraignment. The investigation led to new evidence, she said, but she declined to say what that evidence was. Further details of the incident may be revealed at a circuit court hearing next month, she said. Lawrence Emery, Sawdy's Lansing at­ torney. said Hughes agreed to amend the charges after careful consideration. He could PRICE 25c | Jury’s verdict reached, not revealed on Woodmansee 79-y«aro/d Clifton Sawdy rackloss discharge of a firearm, a misdemeanor. Man missing; no foul play suspected support. A doggone good road patrol? then picked her up and carried her to safetyAbout 90 seconds after he brought her out. the boat was engulfed in flames. The force of the explosion also blew some of the meh to the shore, while the other women remained unhurt. I was real happy and felt very fortunate 1 could save her." says the 37 year-old Robertso" *’• d,dn’' lhmk about it;'I just did it. 'We were all very lucky and 1 hate to think what could've happened. ' if he had mH been abte to save her. or if the boat had still been in the middle of the river, he said One of the ladies aboard reportedly would not have been able to swim. VanDrunen suffered two shattered ankles and a broken kneecap, but says she feels lucky to be alive. Her husband and two other men were treated and released at Gerber Memorial Hospital in Fremont Authorities believe the explosion w as causcd b> a pilot light in the hut’s Move »htch ig­ nited a gas leak. The SI.9 million general fund operating not voting to take any money out of the city budget for the city of Hastings met with final and 1 think that's what they're doing." approval by the city council at its meeting The city has agreed to partially share in pro­ Monday. viding matching funds for a $20,000 state j Councilmembers approved both the budget Department of Commerce grant for the new .and an .89 levy increase. ~ economic development coordinator. The levy increase w ill allow the city to colIn other action, the council approved a 'ect the maximum 16.2 mills allowable under $1.059.(XX) five-year tax abatement on equip­ the city charter. State-mandated tax rollbacks ment being purchased by Viking Corp, to in­ had decreased the levy to 15.3098 mills last crease its sprinkler head and valve manufac­ turing capability. year. The budget package was approved Also. Esther Walton, chairperson of the unanimously, but First Ward Aiderman Frank Public Safety and Parking Committee, told Campbell cast a dissenting vote against the the council that a report would be presented levy increase, saying after the meeting Mon­ soon by her committee on the downtown park­ day that increased taxes are putting too great a ing meter situation. burden on people with fixed incomes. Downtown businesspeople have been lob­ Campbell was also not in favor of giving bying the council for over a year to get the permission to the Joint Economic Develop­ meters removed. ment Commission (JEDC) to sign an agree­ The council also approved spending S3.200 ment to obtain state funding for a fulltime for a computer program for the newlyeconomic development coordinator for Barry established Downtown Development Authori­ ty. The program will assist in computing pro­ County. perty taxes for the DDA. Other members of the council approved the JEDC request, but Campbell voted no. ex­ And the council unanimously approved the plaining later that he didn't think the city had candidacy of city attorney Richard Shaw for "gotten anything out of' its financial con­ Barry County Probate Court judge. tribution to the JEDC. Shaw is seeking appointment to the position Also, be said. "I can't sec funding a new after Judge Richard N. Loughrin retires in position when we've got employees that have August. been here for years who deserve a raise. I'm Both charges carry maximum life sentences, but a first degree murder convic­ tion would mean mandatory life imprisonment without parole. Dale A. Crowley, who is prosecuting the case, said it was possible to accept a verdict on one of the charges even if the jury failed to reach a verdict on the other one. citing Supreme Court rulings in the manor. The lengthy deliberations have upset many a schedule over the past two weeks and cost the county at least S5.000 in jury fees alone. Many county officials estimate that the deliberations in this case have been longer than any other case in Barry County in recent memory. In addition to lengthy deliberations, the trial led to at least one casualty. Juror Rosemary E. Man ice of 4131 N. Charlton Park Rd.. Hastings, tripped on the courthouse stairs after the deliberations had ended for the evening last Wednesday, and broke her right foot. Deliberations were adjourned until this Tuesday morning, when Mau ice was deemed well enough to continue her jury duty. The delay was unusual, attorneys in the case said, but they did not feel the five-day break in the deliberations would hurt either of their cases or lead to a mistrial. The jury has been instructed right along not to read media accounts of the trial or discuss it among themselves or others outside of the jury room. Judge Deming said he has every faith that jurors follow such instructions. The unexpected delay in the verdict has led to many missed or rescheduled appointments for participants, and even led to a stint by county Sheriff David O. Wood as court security officer. Two deputies have had to police the pro­ ceedings and guard Woodmansee since the trial began, leading to a shortage of personnel for road patrols and other duties which came to a crisis Wednesday when three injured deputies and two sick deputies led to the sheriff s appearance in court. Attendance by spectators dw indled down to only a few hardly souls by yesterday. One of them. Willard My ers of Nashville, said he has never seen a murder trial before and is deter­ mined to stick it out to the end. Bea Murphy returns to Hastings “command performance” for her friends by Kathleen Scott After a long absence, the organ music of Bea Murphy rang out through the Barry County Medical Care Facility on Monday, when Bea and her sister, Bernece Roberts, returned to Hastings on vacation. Bea has been known to Hastings residents for her food and her music for over 40 years. Bea and her mother. Ruth Springer, operated a restaurant on North Michigan Avenue, appropriately called Mom & Bea's Thomapple Grill, for 17 years. Out of her Jefferson and Court Streets studio. The Music Box, Bea taught organ and sec anyone I knew. but there were quite a few people 1 knew, birth patients and workers. And a lot of people came out to sec me play." The two enjoyed their two-wcck stay in Hastings, but were also looking forward to returning home to Florida. piano lessons for 25 years. Bea was also a familiar face at the Barry County Medical Care Facility, where she entertained the patients for over 10 years after her mother became a resident there. Bea and her twin sister, Bernece. returned to the facili­ ty for a sing-along performance on Monday. The two have been living in a deluxe mobile home village called Colony Cove in Ellenton, Fla. just outside of Sarasota, for the past seven years. They have enjoyed playing and singing music in area dances, concerts, par­ ties and memorial ceremonies. Bea is already scheduled to play at more than 30 dances in 1987 She is the keyboard player for a ColonyCove band called the •Kitchen Cookie". This “ a volunteer position and she gets just as much joy out of it as any other of her musical commitments. Bea says her job is the best kind — one that she loves; one that docsn t ’’cem like work kernece and Bea began musical perfor­ mances many years ago when they sang twoharmony for a Battle Creek radio Program. ' The two. who nave not been to Hastings for hyc years, returned to Florida on Wednesday stayed with their sister and brother-inIrene and Dale Cole in Dowling, and enj°>ed seeing their old hometown again. “It was great." Bea said after returning to ’he Medical Care Facility. "I didn't think I d Beo Murphy (right) ond her twin sister. Bernece Roberts, entertoin patients at the Barry County Medical Caro Facility. �Page 2- The Hastings Banner- Thursday. June 26,1986 r ? ATTENTION — \ SENIOR CITZENS | Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizen Apartments NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR RENTAL (Rent Schedule Based on Income Level) 1. Fully carpeted one bedroom apartments with draperies and utilities furnished. 2. Large Community Room with fireplace and kitchen. 3. Security Door System 4. Convenient Laundry Facilities 5. Library Facilities 6. Live-in Manager 7. Handicap Units Available For personal tour and eligibility information, write... 500 Lincoln St.. Middleville, Ml 49333 ... 79S-771S or call / second portion of land begins at o point immediately south of the Prairieville Township Mini-Park, extends southerly Io Four Mlle Rood, and has a depth of 4S0 feet for the northern most 467 feet of street frontage and a depth of 330 feet for the southern most 1.870 feet of street frontage. South Jefferson Street News 3. 5. 6. 8. 9. venience Commerciol District zoning clossHkotion. It is also proposed to amend th* Prairie­ ville Township Matter land Use Buveriy 0'Donnxll milked a goat on South Jefferson Street last week and we sent a $50.00 donation to the Fair Improvement Fund. People are really dedicated to Improving the fairgrounds and they have done a great job so far. Any help you can give would be much appreciated. Our thanks to Beverly. Watermelon Thump - June 26-28. Build a house out of watermelon seeds, bring It to Bosley's this week and we will trade you a $3.00 gift certificate. Brand’s Photo on South Jefferson Is having a photo contest tor you ama­ teur photographers mis month. Top prize Is $50.00. See their ad pr visit the store for details. Pugwash Gathering ot the Clans and Fisherman’s Regatta - June 27-30. Play God Bless America on your bagpipes this week on South Jefferson Street and we will give you a$5.00 gift certificate. National Square Dance Convention June 26. Do a square dance with a caller on South Jefferson this week and we will give you a $5.00 gift certifi­ cate. (Limits.) The Hastings City Band performs a patriotic selection of tunes this Wednes­ day (June 25), 7:30 p.m. at their new location In the Fish Hatchery Park. (Even this great group can't play under water.) Welcome Spoke Folk to our town this Friday. If you are visiting Hastings with this group, stop at Bosley's and In.roduce yourself and we will buy you a Cone Zone cone. National Tobacco Spitting Contest June 28. Visit South Jefferson this week and see how far you can spit a watermelon seed and we will buy you an Ice cream cone at Something Natural. The person who spits a seed the farth­ est gets a $3.00 gift certificate. Bring your own seed. Henry Ward Beecher’s Birthday - June 24. By Elaine Gilbert "A“ Agricultural cla»»lficalion to a proposed "C Commercial land use classification with respect to these parcels. 2. Such other and further mat­ ters as may properly come be­ fore th* Planning Commission ot the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed tentative text of the Zoning and Land Use Plan amendments to be considered, as well as the Township Zoning Ordinance. Township Zoning Map. and Township Land Use Master Plan, may be examined al th* Prairieville Township Holl located al 10115 South Norris Road within th* Township ot any reasonable time from and after th* first publication of this notice until and including th* time of public hearing and may be fur­ ther examined at the public hearing. The Prairieville Township Plan­ ning Commission ond Township Board reserve the right to moke changes In the above-mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or following the public hearing. All interested persons ore in­ vited to be present to participate in discussion on the matter. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armintrout. Secretory Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 (6-26) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. k have remained life-long friends. 1havc lakcn cany similar paths ,'d 'hcy share many memories, from the days with^iry“ves“> PrCSCn' 8"-,Ogah"’ Jacobs and Taffee. both of Hastings, grew up in the same town; roomed together in col­ lege with two other students; graduated together from Ferris State College (FSC) ^*?T,JLF?rCn,‘Ceships a‘ ,hc dnjg ™ TtatX Richard E. Jacobs displays his Golden Eagles plaque, an honor bestow­ ed upon 50 year graduates of Ferris State Colleoe. File No. 86 19494 IE Estate of HENRY VISSCHER. Deceased. Social Security No. 378-18-9753. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or attvcled by th* following: The decedent whose last known address was 6231 Rook Road. Plainwell. Michigan 49060 died April 27. 1986. Creditors of th* deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate must be prsented to Wilma Jean Devries, Indepen­ dent Personal Representative of said estate at 220 Chaparral. Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007. Claims against the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the dote of publication of this notice, or four months after th* cloim becomes due. Notice is further given that unless claims ar* filed within cloim* or* borred ogointl the □I Representatives and th* heirs and devises of the decedent Further, that on Instrument hos been admitted to Probate which is th* Lost Will and Testament of Henry Vlsscher executed Moy 10, 1982. Notice is further given that upon payment of claims allowed against said estate and admini­ strative expenses, thot th* estate will lhere-upon be assigned and distributed to th* entitled thereto. Dated: Jun* 19, 1986 Howard W Green (P14310) Attorney al Low 202 McNair Building Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 Phone: (616) 343-1697 (6-26) Jacobs and Taffee arc both members of the fS^cy 8 CU“ °f FSC * Sth,K’1 of thaY^rS FcrrU' that the college had less than 1.000 students the school has an enrollment of 11 000 se^XlTT M5 h“ e,'“nd“l smatly from the wh^’^^X^"^ - -.mo, Jacobs adds that in dx 1930, pharmaev snip working at a drug store. "Now it’s a five in“ms™p~: “ ,Wal ~"h X- During the course of their careers thev havc Fctd °f Pharmacy change com siderably from theingredient, days when .Ppharmacists had o mu medicinal „<| RUN ... ~ BIKE ... On Monark Ergometers and Schwinn Airdynes. In X-CSKI 9 Maintain your aerobic workout in the comfort of the climate . controlled Health & Fitness Jve^ Center. Where it’s always in the 70’s (and never rains). JSc’ W summer package VV TP\YOU II — WANTED — ■ ■ CASH COLLECTOR ptminctveicxmonu wS bTniut "CVCr drcanKd prescriptions inX C°'"PU,C' Wh“ * do i! 1 *”w lhc> (pharmacies) could do it today computers The profit oer = .onwithout is „ tnw. Tie whoic^mS There was no prescription insurance when ma'cSjXXw iF CRAOrt colds. n wasBoth the pharmacist b, UP theAnd batches also recall haX " ^5^r/9Ul^g9 (Additional Exercise Sessions at make suppositories scratch u„" c« Purchased m from pre-pacEgrSi *200 Available) ■ Summer Exercise Hours ■■ (June - July - August) M-W-F 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. T-Th 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. > ■ OLD CROCKS & JUGS With Blue OecoiUiwis. Florell. Beds, Animals. Fisk. BIC. m'J P*y'ni S“Ch “ Bluc CrossawTn c111' comP"'Cf does the pricing and pnnts the prescription label loo. Taffee arte J1” 'l“" m««cinc itself has ad'anced by great strides in the JowdTrs past 50-y™ Early tnthetr careers various ^J ! I? TP“'ar “ rCn*d“s for headaches^ All Sessions by Appointment Ho Walting for Equipment! For further information on all programs . ; mSwF? St^VTcompu,er !n XrSMwhere bills •' ■““■STS • Computerized Fitness Evaluation • Personal Exercise Prescription * 5 Supervised Exercise Sessions ^ocxjQ. PARK FREE Concerning computers. T.fTee calls them fantastic as well as0 being one the biggest X^ i'k rU?"™ durin « hof “ career^He pany pa,™nl of prescriptions . J Summer only at the Fitness Center. - Henry Werd Beecher (1913 1B87) ) south eerrai rwt din/^n^ d° * lo* of °“r own compoundmg and mixing, notes Jacobs "Wehad S Wilh °“r cuMomers flack Seri!.0”' Pharrna5,SU k“P 'rack of family (prescription) records on computers " ^Jcry hide compounding is done now. they On S.W. Michigan’s Finest Treadmills -Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right I ute ol strength." I ■ - computerization. ™ ? ] ROSLEY U-PHRRmACY Most recently. Jacobs .nd T.ffee received ™ award They were among 26 alumni inducted into the Ferris State College Alumni A“nL“non » Society of Golden Eagle, PUBLICATION NOTICE Little Bucky celebrates “Cutter's Lest Stand” (June 25) by having a dollar sale this week. In the trade Il’s known as Bucky’s Last Stand when the Buck tells his suppliers “That’s it! I won’t pay a penny more." You can take advan­ tage of his stand each week in our Reminder ad. Our Sentiment Shop has many new card collections for you to send including one called Mid-Life crazies for the over 30 crowd. Wednesday is Free Double Print Day at Bosley's. You receive a second set of prints free on film brought in for processing. See Bucky’s ad for details. Our Pause Gift Shop celebrates the “Great Teddy Bear Rally” by making It easier for you to have your own bear. All of our bears are 10% off this week. We are closing out a bunch of Revlon cosmetic items at Vi off until they are gone. Our Home Health Care department has the largest selection of items for health care in the home in this area. Parking is free when you Shop South Jefferson Street or Downtown Hastings. Part free in the lot behind Bosley's or if you use a meter, get free “Gobbler Food" at Bosley s. (QUOTE: DespileE. being former Richard Jacobs andbusiness Thomascompetitors R.^Taffre STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Thomas R. Taffee holds the framed plaque that designates him as a member of the distinctive Golden Eagles. rezoned from on "A" Agriculture! District zoning cla»*ificotion to o EVENTS 2. Hastings men honored at college alumni banquet the Proirievill* Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Rood, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that th* Items to be considered at this public hearing Include, in brief, th* following: I. The proposed rezonlng of 2 l-shoped parcels of land fronting on the east side of Doster Rood in Prairieville Township. Th* first portion of land begin* at o point approximately 535 feet South of Merlou Avenue extends south erly for a distance of 973 feet, and hos o depth of 735 feet for the northern most 425 feet of street frontage and a depth of 332 feet for th* southern most Middleville Housing Commission \ PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROP­ ERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER IN­ TERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that o public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on Wednesday. July 945-4333 css cry 9tJn . 5 p m (Office Hours) Cough syrups handTh?C. m xed Pharmacol, in the also good»„ olecdays wj? atomizers had to be nurr*.-S uhcn ‘hen buying dr^ aXubT™"’ caX."X"jX,,,hand™kaad"'cn " ™m,c m filltpXX b" ,0Ok "f Ok time fo^Kd X—-Kip etn •lx tX.n“'^rn7T(,i". 'h“ck Around the mid-1940s is when the manufactured medicine, ready for immediate sale, suited coming into the hometown phar­ macies, said Jacobs. At age 73, Taffee is still active as a phar­ macist, working as a part-time substitute at Professional Pharmacy in Middleville. Jacobs. 75, retired ll-years ago but is still a registered pharmacist, completing 30-hours of schooling every two-years to maintain the status. Born in South Bend. Indiana on July 14. 1910, Jacobs moved to Michigan with his family several years later. He graduated from St. Rose High School in Hastings in 1929 but says he worked in a clothing store after graduation and didn't go to college for several year because of the financial crunch of the Great Depression. B.A. LyBarker, who owned a Hastings drug store, was instrumental in launching Jacobs and Taffee into careers as pharmacists. Both served apprenticeships at LyBarker’s. “Tom (Taffee) and 1 and two other fellows had an apartment (when we went to Ferris).” said Jacobs. ”We did our own cooking and cleaning.” There were no dorms at Ferris then. After graduating from Ferris. Jacobs went to work at Reed’s Drug Store for a short time and then was offered a position as a phar­ macist at Carveth & Stebbins in Hastings. Jacobs eventually purchased half interest in the business and it became Stebbins & Jacobs in 1939. “I bought Stebbins out in 1947.” he said. That business is still being operated today by his son, Jerald Jacobs who now owns Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy on E. State St. In Richard Jacobs' early days of business, there were a variety of products in his drug store, including paint, wallpaper, window shades and school books. In addition to his career as a pharmacist. Richard Jacobs served as a director on the Hastings Savings & Loan board. He served as chairman of the board for IO-years during his tenure from 1947-77. He’s currently a direc­ tor emeritus of Hastings Savings & Loan. Jacobs and his wife LorcndC’Renee”) have two children: son Jerald and daughter Jan Bamfeld of St. Charles. III. There are four grandchildren. Taffee. a native of Hastings, was bom November 21, 1912. He attended St. Rose High School but when there weren’t enough students to maintain the high school, he transferred to Hastings High where he graduated in 1932. That same year he started his apprenticeship at LyBarker’s and then enrolled at Ferris in ’34. After his marriage to Peg in ’36. the couple moved to Charlotte where Taffee worked for two years at Bekre ns & Rowe Drug Store. In 1938. he joined LyBarker’s staff back in Hastings and worked there through World War II. Then he made a career change for about a year, selling pharmaceutical products fc Lcderly Laboratories. After that. Taffee decided to open his own drug store which was located in a former millinery shop which is the present location of the pct shop on Stale St. When Taffee Pharmacy opened in 1946. “Dick (Jacobs) sent a dozen red roses on opening day. “We’ve always been close friends and still are,” said Taffee. Jacobs made the same statement when describing their friendship. A soda fountain was a big attraction at Taffee's store. Nickel cokes were a popular item. Taffee sold his drug store in 1962. He had started a development company in the 1950s and wanted to devote more time to it so he and his brother. Bill, continued with Harold Jones to develop the Taffee Addition in Hastings, building most of the houses there. Then on the other side of Stale Road, at a later time, Tom and Hurold Jones started the Jones and Taffee Addition. Taffee notes that after he sold his drug store, it eventually evolved into the business now known as Bosley Pharmacy on S. Jefferson. The Taffccs children arc: Pat Johnson of Hastings and Colleen Goldkanip of St. Charles. Missouri. There arc six grandchildren. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 24,1986 - Page 3 VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — EDITORIAL:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Will tax reform bring government reform? Thornapple Ambulance Service arrived at the scene on M-37 after the ac­ cidental shooting of Deputy David Oakland to transport him to Pennock Hospital. Deputy accidentally shot Tuesday night by Kathleen J. Oresik Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy David Oakland. 30. was hospitalized Tuesday after he apprehended a murder witness then ac­ cidently shot himself in the leg. “Stale Police patrol cars were out of posi­ tion when they received a 9:28 p.m. complaint call stating that a driver of a car was allegedly assaulting the passenger (his girlfriend) on Adams Road in Middleville.” Michigan State Police Trooper Michael Haskamp said. The State Police called the Sheriff Depart­ ment for assistance, and Oakland, because of his location, responded to the call. “He caught up with the vehicle on M-37 just south of Finkbciner Road where he stop­ ped the car and phoned in the license plate number." Haskamp continued. He said that after the sheriff’s dispatch ran the number through they informed Oakland that the driver. 34-ycar-old Roy B. Castlebury of Grand Rapids, had an open warrant out on him for a failure to appear as a witness in an open murder case in Berrien County. He also has several other outstanding misdemeanor warrants against him. "The deputy then called for backup, drew his weapon, approached the car. and ordered the driver out while he waited for the backup." Haskamp said. "When the Michi­ gan State Police backup unit arrived to cover the suspect Deputy Oakland bolstered his weapon to handcuff the driver and his weapon accidentally fired and shot him in the right leg." Oakland was taken to Pennock Hospital Tuesday night where he underwent surgery to remove the bullet that had entered the upper part of his right leg and passed through to the lower limb where it then became lodged. Oakland has been admitted but they say no bones or arteries were damaged. Oakland has been on the Barry County Sheriff’s force for 7'/i years. Castlebury's girlfriend. Kelly McIntosh, also of Grand Rapids contended that she was not being assaulted. “He wasn’t trying to assault me. He always helps me, never tries to hurt me." she said. "1 was just pulling on my hair to ease the pain. He’s been my boyfriend for 2'6 years." McIntosh said she had no idea he was involv­ ed with the murder case. Castlebury was lodged in the Barry County Jail to be transported to Berrien County on Wednesday. Trooper Haskamp took McIntosh to Cappon's Quick Mart at the comer of M-37 and Main Street at 10:40 p.m. to wait for a ride from her mother. Also responding as backup were members of the Middleville Police Department. Oakland is the third deputy injured in the last two weeks. Because of the reduced man­ power. Sheriff David O. Wood had to act as court security officer at the Norman H. Woodmansee murder trial in Barry County Circuit Court Wednesday. Deputy Dan Rose tore a foot ligament last Friday playing sofit ball. Deputy Tom Hildrith was injured in a motorcycle accident two weeks ago. They are both still on sick leave. Convicted murderer appeals dismissal of lawsuit against Barry County Kevin Grote, who is in prison serving three life terms for murder and robbery, has filed to appeal a recent U.S. District Court decision which dismissed one of his two lawsuits against Barry County. Because of Grote’s appeal, the case now proceeds to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati, Ohio. Grote claimed in his original suit that he did not receive the same treatment and recrea­ tional, educational and religious privileges as other inmates when he was housed in the Barry County jail. U.S. District Judge Richard Enslen recently dismissed Grote’s suit, saying that the limita­ tions placed on Grote while he was in jail were “responsible and did not constitute punishment." Grote names Sheriff David Wood and Jail Administrator Daniel Dipert as defendants in the suit. Grote is serving time for the 1982 murder and robbery of sisters Francis Young and Helen Mott at Young’s Prairieville home. Il could be a year before the court of ap­ peals issues a decision on Grote’s appeal, said Attorney William H. Fallon in a letter to the county board of commissioners. Fallon, af­ filiated with the Grand Rapids legal firm of Miller, Johnson. Snell and Cummiskey. is the board’s attorney. The appeals court may decide to have oral arguments concerning the case in Cincinnati or choose to decide the case based on written briefs, said Fallon. “Barring any unforseen change in the law in the near future. I believe our chances of success on appeal are excellent,” he said. Most of the legal expenses incurred by the county because of the suit are covered by insurance. Grote's second lawsuit against the county is still pending before U.S. District Judge Ben­ jamin Gibson. In that suit, Grote claims that he was denied medical needs that were necessary for the care and treatment of an alleged paralysis of his lower extrcmctics after he fell when coming out of the shower at the county jail. Three-car smash-up results in drunk driving arrest PUBLIC OPINION: What about the question of liability? Is it getting out of hand? A 70-year-old Grand Rapids man was ar­ rested for drank driving late Friday after his car crossed the center line on M-37 south of Caledonia, smashing into two cars and injur­ ing a Middleville teenager. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Team report that Donald W. Rauser, of 611 Ferris NW, Grand Rapids was northbound on M-37 north of 108th Street al 10:40 p.m. when his vehicle crossed into the oncoming lane and struck a southbound car driven by Bob N. Dunkelberger, 16, of 7315 Mid­ dleville Road. Rauscr's vehicle went on to strike the car behind Dunkelberger, driven by Daniel L. Brown, 25, of 220 E. Thom, Hastings. Dunkelberger was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings for treatment and was later released. Brown suffered minor injuries and sought his own treatment. Rauser was unhurt. Police arrested him on charges of driving while under the influence of alcohol shortly after the crash occurred. Old Fashioned 4th of July again being held at Charlton Park Wilbur Landon Cleo Lingo The good old days again come to life as Charlton Park Village and Museum sponsor the fourth annual Old Fashioned 4th of July. Festivities begin at noon on Friday. July 4, on the village green with games and contests for the entire family. Run in the three-legged race, compete in the sack race, toss a water balloon or raw egg. sec how much watermelon you can cat and save the seeds for the seed-spitting contest. Search for a needle in a haystack, or toss bales of hay; enter your freckles in the most freckled face contest .and County-City J DEC to meet July 16 Howard Bolo Question: There seems to be a recent trend in this country's judicial system of an increased number of liability suits and subsequent large monetary settlements for damages. Our question this week was whether, in eeneral. these sometimes seemInalv frivolous suits seemed to be clogging the court system. Also, is the awarding of these large" damages justified and should there be a cap on the settlements? Vickie Maurer. Hastings: "Yes. il think there are loo many frivilous lawsuits) because of the ones that I've heard about. Yes. many of them get loo much money...Yes. I think there should be a limit. They should only get as much as it takes to pay for hospital costs and gel more money for special things (treat­ ment. other related needs etc.) Wilbur Landon. Hastings: "There arc always loo many (lawsuits). Some are okay but a lot of them, there's no need for. Yes some are getting to much. .1 don t know (if there should be a cap on settlement awards) because some should have it and tn some cases they (courts, juries, judges) should just use more common sense. C. J. Conder Rhonda Zalewski Cleo Lingg, Nashville —To be honest, there are too many liability cases...and its not right. People want too much stuff for free. I'm 80 years old and I'm not going to take so­ meone to court. It’s a lot of junk...Il’s not justified, there’s too much of it going on. Howard Bolo, Hastings It’s gettir.g out of hand. There are too many people suing over hardly anything. Like, doctors are having to pay insurance rates that are way out cf hand. We need to pass some new liability laws. Rhonda Zalewski, Hastings: Yes. I think there are too many lawsuits because some of them (plaintiffs) do it (file suits) for stupid reasons. Yes. 1 think a lol of the awards are loo high but some people could use it for hospital costs, etc. Yes. (I think there should be a cap), so they would get just what they need for expenses (damages, etc.) and a little bit more. CJ.Conder, Grand Rapids —People are sue happy lately. For that matter, yes. every time you turn around somebody is in court su­ ing somebody else. And that’s costing ail kinds of money down the line. The Joint City-County Economic Develop­ ment Commission will meet Wednesday July 16, 1986 rather than the regularly scheduled meeting on the 9th. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. in the Hastings City Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. The minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. 640 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan. Nashville trustee’s son injured The 18-year-old son ot a Nashville Village Council trustee was injured Friday afternoon when the pickup truck he was driving struck! deer and rolled over. Michigan State Police report that Lee S Kienutske, son of trustee Suzanne L. Kienuiske, was westbound on Coats Grove Road near Hager Road al 1:50 p.m. when a deer ran into the path of his track. Kienutske’s truck tipped over when K swerved to avoid the deer, police said. Kienutske was taken to Pennock Hospitd where he was treated for minor injuries and released the next day. be sure to save room for the pie eating contest. A pie judging contest and auction will please the palate. Bring in a home-made pie an the baker gets in free. After the contest, the remainder of the pies will be sold to the highest bidder. A Civil War encampment will be set up near the village and traditional patriotic music will fill the air. In the village you can try your hand at stenciling, water colors, or candle­ dipping. A blacksmith, carpenter, and quilter will be on hand to demonstrate their crafts. In addition the recreation area provides a sandy beach, boat launch, ski beach, volleyball courts, ball diamond, picnic tables and grills. The snack bar will also be open. Admission to this special event is free to Bany County residents, and only $3 for non­ resident adults (16 and over). All children are admitted free. Charlton Park is located just off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. So come out and enjoy the good old days and wholesome family fun at Historic Charlton Park Village and Museum. Hastings Members of the Main family complete work on the Sparta barn. (Top row) David Main, Robert Main, and Frank Nichols, along with (bottom) Ron Stockman, Lawrence Main, Floyd Main, Eldon Main, Darroll Watson, Harold Main, and Joshua Watson all helped out last Saturday. Richard Main family completes work after fatal accident by Mary Warner Vickie Maurer While Congress is busy in Washington working out compromises on tax reform legislation, the people are wondering what the whole thing is go­ ing to cost. Most of us won’t really know for a year or two how much we’re going to win or lose in the deal. One thing is certain, tax reform can’t really be effective unless it is ac­ companied by government reform. The best part of the tax reform package is that most of the special in­ terest loopholes are being closed. It is a government rule of thumb that if you tax an activity, you get less of it; if you subsidize an activity through tax deductions, you get more oi it. Congress tried to encourage various activities by creating tax breaks, but what the legislators encouraged most were special interest groups who lobby for one cause or another. When Congress passed the Gramm-Rudman Act to control budget deficits, they recognized that spending is out of control. Everytime somebody had a good idea or a good cause, the lobbyists went to work and Congress responded with a new office, a new program and more spen­ ding. The line had to be drawn and Gramm-Rudman did that. With tax reform. Congress has the opportunity to place controls on the other side of the federal budget sheet. If revenues are controled by creating a simplified tax system, the people will benefit. If Congress returns, however, to its old ways of giving a tax break here and raising taxes there, then nothing will be gained. In opposing the tax reform bill, Sen. Carl Levin said that the Senate is using a bulldozer, when only a broom is needed. Levin is wrong. A bulldozer is needed, but a lot more than just the tax system needs to be tom down. The work began by a Middleville man which was halted because of his untimely death was completed by nine members of his family last Saturday. Richard Main of Middleville died from in­ juries after apparently being knocked off the roof of a pole barn he was working on by a gust of wind. Main, who was working on a bam near Sparta, was apparently moving an 8-by-4 roofing board into place when he and the board fell eight-feet to the ground break­ ing Main's neck. He was pronounced dead at Butterworth Hospital by the. Kent County medical examiner. Last Saturday nine members of Main’s family completed work on the bam. "We wanted to finish the job for Dick and Cyclist dies in Caledonia after eluding police in chase by Kathleen J. Oresik Kent County SherifTs deputies report that a Hastings man being chased at high speeds by the Middleville police Friday morning died after his mototcycle collided with a station­ wagon in Caledonia. The collision at Johnson Street and Duncan Lake Road in front of Caledonia High School resulted in the death of Kenneth E. Kirchen, 23, of C-481 Leach Lake Road, Hastings. Kirchen was being pursued in a high speed chase by the Middleville Police for wreckless driving. The sheriffs report said that Kirchen was fleeing westbound on Johnson Street near Duncan Lake Road when his motorcycle struck a 1986 Chevrolet stationwagon that was pulling out onto the street. The driver of the car, Harriet Wells of Caledonia, suffered a cut on the arm from the crash. Banner. Send form P S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 26 - Thursday, June 26,1986 Subscription Rates: S11.00 per year in Barry County: 513.00 per year in adjoining counties; and S14.50 per year elsewhere. we did,” said Main’s wife, Sharon, "it was a good day. Everybody worked hard.” Included in the work crew were four of Main's brothers: Eldon, Floyd and Harold Main of Hastings, and David Main of Nashville. Also finishing the job were Mrs. Main's brother Frank Nichols of Grand Rapids; the Mains’ son-in-law Darroll Wat­ son of Nunica; a friend of the family, Ron Stockham of Delton; a cousin, Robert Main of Charlotte; and Main’s uncle. Lawrence Main of Delton. Mrs. Main said her husband had the roof boards three quarters completed, but the fami­ ly completed most of the work last Saturday. The rest of the barn’s roof boards, shingle work, steel siding, trim and the garage doors were all completed Saturday. Kirchen was pronounced dead on arrival at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain said his officers attempted to stop the cyclist at 9:40 a.m., but the motorcyclist fled north on M-37. The officers lost the cycle near Caledonia, Cain said. He said the accident occurred two miles beyond the point where the Middleville of­ ficers lost contact with the cycle. Kirchen was taken to Peters and Murray Funeral Home in Grand Ledge, where ser­ vices wen.- held Tuesday at 1 p.m.. Burial was to be at North Eagle Cemetery in Clinton County. Kirchen was employed at Technical Systems Institute of Grand Rapids. He is sur­ vived by his parents, one sister, one broth, r, and three grandmothers. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must Include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, June 26,1986 Kenneth Edward Kirchen Nila 0. Whitcomb COLDWATER - Nila O. Whitcomb. 80. of 81 Branch Ave., Coldwater, formerly of Delton died Saturday, June 21 at Carriage Inn Convalescent Center. Cotdwatcr. Memorial services were held Tuesday, June 24, 2 p.m. at Putnam Funeral Home with Rev. George Ross officiating. Burial was at Mt. Everest Cemetery. Kalamazoo. * • • Memorial nwtrlr Mthe handicapped horsed Funeral arrangements were made by Put­ nam Funeral Home, ^okiwar^7^Hv Mrs. Whitcomb was born «n April 5, 1906 at Edgerton, Ohio, the daughter of Thomas and Maggie (Bowen) Favorite. She married Frank GrinbNl whe.dhad io 1972. She then married Charles Whitcdmb. He died in 1982 She came to Coldwater in 1982 from Florida where she had lived for 15 years. She formerly lived in Homer and for many years in Delton. Most recently she lived with her daughter, Katherine (Kit) Van Ninun. ■ Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Idrcss) Brenner of Homer; three grand­ children; six great grandchildren; four sisters. Mrs. Ubald (Frances) Dietsch of Edgerton, OH. Mrs. Vem (Idress) Kiess of Angola, IN, Mrs. Ambra Skyles of Coldwater, 'Amy Wilson of Edgerton, OM; fo«r brothars.'GiHFavorite of Toledo, OH) *Xrf6 and* Jesse * Favorite of Edgerton, OH, and Howard Favorite of Reading, MI. Norman C. Ruehs CALEDONIA - Norman C. Ruehs. 70, of Caledonia died Wednesday, June 18, 1986 at Kent Community Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was bom January 9. 1916 in Caledonia Township the son of Walter and Louise (Walker) Ruehs. Mr. Ruehs graduated from Caledonia High School in 1934. He married Darlene F. Kaochcle September 9, 1939. He was a carpenter for Martin and Associates Con­ struction for many years, and a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Caledonia. He is survived by his wife, Darlene, and children, Mary and Tony Molis, Jr. of Caledonia. Fred W. and Carolynn Ruehs of Alto; five grandchildren, Traci. Terri, and Tina Ruehs, and Kristen and Timothy Molis. Two sisters. Mrs. Lyndon (Margaret) Eldred of Martin, Mrs. Gerald (Gladys) Admas of Caledonia; sister-in-law, Mrs. Kathryn Met­ zger of Grand Rapids; mother-in-law, Mrs. Margery E. Kaechele of Caledonia, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday after­ noon at 1:30 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church. Rev. Robert A. Gerke officiated with interment in Holy Comers Cemetery. Ar­ rangements by the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church. ATTEND SEMES rvinrv via lacrrc r-irnrcr i ' Middleville Area ST CYRIL A METHODIUS. Gun Uh* Father Walter Sprllaoe. Paator Phone 792 2M9 Saturday Maaa S p m. Sunday Maaa 7 30 am and 11:30 a m. ST AUGUSTINE. Middleville. Father Waller Spillane. Paator. Phone 792 2M9 Sunday Maaa 9:30 a.m. EMMANUEt EPISCOTAL CfKKGU . Corner o4 Brtwdw.y Cenler $4reel 1 Falher W.yrw Smith. Itector Sunday Eachatitl al 10 00 a m (Summer wheduM Weekday EucharnU. Wednc* day. 7 IS a m . Thunday. 7 00 p.m. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY.. CHURCH. 307 E Marahan. R«v >eve«Palm Parlor Sunday Momiftj Sunday S, hool 10 00 Morning Worahip Service I ISO. Evening Service - 7:30. Prayer Meeting Wedneaday Night 7 JO. PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at Pumaice Rd.. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel. Partoc. Phone49I-I54S. Rev Charles Doorn boa. Aaalatant Paator. Phone 795-3466. Pint Service 9 e nt.; church CHURCH OF THE NAZARXN1. 1716 School 10:15 am.; Second Service 11:15 am ; Evening Celebration 6 pm. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANF1ELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Mary Horn oHicaating Qau-Ury Chapel Church School 1120 a m worahip 10:15 am Benfield no church school Worahip aervice • a m FIRST 209 W 49054. 9 30 am Sunday School. 10:30 am for all aervicea. Wedanday: CYC 6 45 Fellowship Time 10.30 a.m Radio Broad pm., prayer and Bible atudy 7 p m carl WBCH 1100am Worahip Service Sanctuary Tueaday. July I • <:30 p.m Trualeea Meet Wedneaday. July 2 - 7:00 p m Building Committee „ > . '• -------------------------- - . - . The Church •• You Through ffwHatttngi Banner and theta ReheJ^iluaRlrmi: ucoasauuM-rwauci c, i,ini>i«iii>aii tu i ■ HASTINGS SAVINGS 4 LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings end lohe Odea a o COLEMAN AGENCY at Hattiogt, Inc. Imuroocs lor your Ida. Homo. Butlrwaa ond Cor WREN RMML HOMES Howr^, — Hi It III, FLEXFA1MCOSPMATED olHwIwy NATIONAL BARK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Breodwoy Hoattngs BOSLEY PHARMACY HASTINGS - Mr. Kenneth Edward Kir­ chen. 23. ofC-481 Leach Lake. Hastings died Friday. June 20 at Grand Rapids of injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident. Mr. Kirchen was bom on September 18 1962 at Lansing the son of Kenneth and Ann (Schwab) Kirchen. He was employed at Technical Systems Institute of Grand Rapids. Surviving arc his parents; one sister, Mrsi Stanley (Julie) Myers of Sunfield; one brother: James of Hastings; three grand­ mothers. Mrs. Laura Fclzke, Mrs. Flossie Kirchen and Mrs. Erma Schwab, all of Grand Ledge; two nieces; one nephew; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services were held Tuesday. June 24, 1 p.m. at Peters and Murray Funeral Home. Grand Ledge. Burial was in North Eagle Cemetery of Clinton County. Memorial contributions may be made to North Eagle Cemetery Society. Hostings. Mlchigon HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC 770Cook Rd. — Healings. Michigan Geneva Pearl Matz Edythe L. Adair BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Edythe L. Adair. 72, of 231 Springview Dr.. Battle Creek, died Friday, June 20. 1986 at Leila Hospital. Bal­ tic Creek. Interment of cremains was held at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Rev. Leon White officiated. Memorials may be made to Local TB & Emphysema Assoc., Heart Assoc, or to the Pennfield Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Adair was born December 15. 1913 in Port Hope. MI. the daughter nf Elwin and Frances Vender. She spent most of her life in the Detroit area, graduating from Detroit high school and from Cleary College in Ypsilanti. She was married to W. Lee Adair on March 27. 1937. Mr. Adair died July 24. 1979. She was a retired office worker with the Battle Creek Public Schools. Mrs. Adair was a member of the American Business Women’s Assoc., Pennfield Presbyterian Church and AARP. She is survived by a son. Melvin Adair of Battle Creek; two daughters. Mrs. Phil (Judy) Walldorff of Hastings and Mrs. Michael (Beverly) Tarsncy of Alpena: seven grand­ children; and a brother, David Vender of Hastings. Arrangements were by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Cieek. Wilbur R. Noffke CALEDONIA - Mr. Wilbur R. Noffke. 82. of Caledonia died Tuesday. June 17. 1986 at his residence. Mr. Noffke was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Caledonia. Surviving arc his wife. Kathryn; two grand­ children, Michael Noffke of Arizona; Jean Noffke of Kalamazoo; two brothers. George and Roy Noffke of Caledonia; three sisters-inlaw; Hazel Noffke of Lake Odessa. Louise and Evelyn Noffke both of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday. June 20 at St Paul Lutheran Church. Caledonia with Rev. Robert Gcrkc Officiated. Burial w* ***■-, Holy Comers Cemetery. Caledonia. Arrangements were made by Roctman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. CLARKSVILLE - Mrs. Geneva Pearl Matz. 76. of Clarksville, died Saturday. June 21, 1986 at Provincial House in Hastings. Funeral services were hdd Monday. June 23, at Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. Rev. Arthur Ruder officiated with burial in Clarksville Cemetery. Mrs. Maa was bom October 28. 1909, in Indiana the daughter of Esmond and Sina (Reeves) Williams. She was married to Roy Matz on April 17. 1926 in Detroit. Mr. Matz died June 7. 1982. They moved from Detroit to Clarksville in 1944. Mrs. Maa is survived by a daughter. Mrs. Donald (Eva) Richardson of Clarksville; a son, Roland Matz of Dover. Del.; eight grancchildren; 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Marjory T.Gallup HASTINGS - Mrs. Marjory T. Gallup. 62. of 1255 Coats Grove Rd., Hastings, died Saturday. June 21, 1986 at East Pascoe Medical Center in Zephyrhills, Florida. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Donald L. Brail will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Gallup was bom January 25, 1924 in Hastings the daughter of Henry and Roxie (Walters) Scheib. She was a lifelong Hastings resident attending hustings schools. She was married to Everett K. Gallup on April 28. 1941. She had been employed in the office of Hastings Manufacturing Co. for over 20 years retiring in 1983. She was a long time member of the Hastings Elks Vivians. Mrs. Gallup is survived by her husband. Everett; one son. Dewayne Gallup of Hastings and one grandson. She was preceded in death by a sister. Magdelene Shuck and a brother. Henry Schcib. Legal Notice Executive Secretary A local manufacturing flan has an im­ mediate opening for an executive sec­ retary with a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience and who possesses either an associate or bachelor’s degree in secretarial science. Qualified applicant must also be a self­ starter and have excellent organization and communicatlonal skills. Excellent salary and fringe benefit program. Qualified applicants submit resume to: Ad No. 129 HASTINGS BANNER P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 (EOE Ulf) Nashville Area TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville. Rev. J G Boomer. Sunday School 945 am.; Sunday Worahip 1100 a m , Bvcsiag Service *00 pm.; Bi­ ble Prayer, Wednesday 7-00 pm CHURCH OP THE NAZARHNB 301 Fuller St.. M-79. Paator Thomas Voyles Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 am.; Morning Worahip 11 am.: Evening Services. Youth 6 pm : Evening Worship 7 pm.; Wednesday mid-week prayer 7 pm Werfoearlay caravan program 7 pm OrangevllleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd . two miles south of Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman. Pastor. Lcn Harns. Sunday School Supt. Sunday School. 9 45 a m Church Services 11 am : 6 p.m Wednes day 7 p m Family Bible Institute for 2 year old. *hrough adult. Nursery .tailed at all services Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 6645117 for tree transportation in Gun Lake area M.-rnenng God. Word to Today. World." Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Campground Rd.. 8 ml S. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-U8S Sunday School at 10 a m . Wor­ ship Il am : Evening Service M 7 pm . Youth meet Sunday 6 pm Wednesday Prayer Bibk 7 pm N orthland Optical STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER Fila No. 86-140-CK AUDREY HOFFMAN, formerly Schall Plaintiff. Vi. RICHARD W. WALSH. Dafandont. Richard H. Shaw (P2O3O4) Attorney for Plaintiff On tha 13th day of June. 19B6. an action was filed by AUDREY HOFFMAN. Plaintiff, against RICHARD W. WALSH. Defen­ dant. in this Court being lhat of quieting title. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant, RICHARD W. WALSH, shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by low on or before lhe 9ih day of August. 1986. Failure to comply with this Order will result in a Judgment by Default against such Defen­ dant for lhe relief demanded in lhe Complaint filed in this Court. Dated: June 16lh. 1986 Hudson E. Deming, Circuit Judge Drafted by: Richard H. Shaw (P2O3O4) Attorney lor Plaintiff SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE. SHAW & FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (7-10) Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled Frames Repaired or Replaced Prescription Sunglasses - Safety GU*ses Aik Above oar CMdre.', Frame W.nrfr Contact Lens Suppile, Monday 8:30 a.m. to7:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 1510 North Broadway — Hastings — ■Proscriptions” - 118 S. J e* I er.on - 945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Wanita ‘Marie’ Williams SHERIDAN - Wanita ■’Marie” Williams. 65. of 5015 East Grant St.. Sheridan’ (formerly of Hastings) died Monday May 26. 1986 at United Memorial Hospital. Green­ ville. Funeral services have taken place with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Sheridan. She was born November 5. 1920. in Copemish to Elmer and Mary Zeigler.Mrs. Williams resided in Sheridan the past four years and was a member of Sheridan Assembly of God. Surviving arc a son and daughter-in-law. Donald and Karen Williams, of Sheridan; a sister. Mrs. Gerald (Alvina) Miller, of Hastings; two brothers. Clyde Zeigler, of Hastings, and Walter Ziegler, of Irons; four grandchildren. Kenneth Lee Williams. Sharilyn Klahn of Stanton. JoEllen Williams, of Florida and Korinne Holt, of Californiaone great-granddaughter, several nieces and nephews. More news every weekl Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 945-3906 Woodland News Kilpatrick Church held a father-son ban­ quet Wednesday evening last week. The ladies of the church prepared a Swiss steak, mashed potato, corn, salad and gingerbread dinner for the 44 men who enjoyed the ban­ quet. The tables were decorated with model tractors and horses. The flowers on the tables were all roses. Rev. Milan Maybee from lhe Heart of the Lakes Church at Brooklyn. Ml entertained the gentlemen after dinner with his amusing tales and ventriloquism. On Thursday evening Harold Stannard. Nell Stannard. G.R and Merccdcth McMillen and Cathy Lucas drove to Charlton Park for the Barry County Historical Society annual picnic. Tom and Doris Niethamcr also attended lhe picnic and meeting. The picnic was potluck with beverages furnished by the officers. A business meeting which included a discussion of the upcoming mi'lagc election for the support of Charlton Park, a new meeting place for the society, and some previously unknown historical material that Esther Walton located. The society authorized Esther Walton and Harold Stannard to try to get the material returned to Barry County. Buffy Baitinger finished her first year al Michigan Stale University on the Dean's list. To be placed on the Dean's list, a student must achieve a 3.5 or B average. Buffy is majoring in Social Sciences. Stewart Kussmaul is back in Pennock Hospital. He entered the hospital early last week and is having studies, tests and treatment. United Brethren Superintendent Charles Maison will be the speaker at next Sunday's service at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Mike Piper, formerly of Woodland, and his wife, Debbie, came from Battle Creek Saturday to have dinner at the home of Clayton and Evelyn Goodrich in Lake Odessa They brought her grandmother. Mrs. Hinman, and a lady friend with them. The Pipers spent the early evening visiting with the Goodnchs after dinner, and then relumed to their home in the cereal city. Leola (Lee) King, (Mrs. Max King) flew to Alexandria, La., recently. She spent time with her mother. Ollie Perry, and her sister and brother-in-law. the A.J. Carters, all in Forest Hill. La. While she was ai the homes of her family, she was visited by numerous other relatives, some of whom she had not seen for many years. Lee King attended the reunion of the old Forest Hill High School while she was in the south. The school was operated from I9I2 through 1966, and the oldest graduate who at­ tended the reunion was from the class of 1919. In all. 200 people enjoyed the sit-down dinner and the reunion ceremonies. Lee was able to see many of her classmates and friends and enjoyed herself. She flew back to Lansing a few days later. John and Jo Ellen Abney arrived at their Woodland home Friday evening. They drove from Slidell. La., where Mr. Abney is in lhe furniture business. Mr. Waller ■Jim” Jemison of Woodland who had been in Loui­ siana visiting his family rode back with them. They spent two days traveling. The Abneys plan to spend as much of the summer at their summer home in Woodland as they can before they return to the south and his business. Harold and Nell Stannard attended the wedding of his cousin's son in Clio, ML. on Saturday. The wedding of Terry Qualls was held at the Clio Methodist Church and was at­ tended by around 300 people. As the wedding happened to be on the 25th anniversary of the groom's parents wedding the parents were surprised at the supper reception with an an­ niversary cake and observance of their own wedding anniversary. Pastor George Speas was ill on Sunday, so the retired Rev. Harold Green, came from Lowell and conducted the service at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. He was accompanied by his wife, Grace. The evening service was cancelled. Clyde Shoemaker attended Kilpatrick Church on Sunday for the first lime since his by-pass surgery. He was away for seven by Catherine Lucas weeks. Everyone was glad that the church Lay Leader was able to return. Pastor Cliff Randall from Zion Lutheran Church experienced some chest pain last week and spent a few days having tests. No serious problem was identified. Zion Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School opened up on Morday morning with 101 students. School will be every morning this week. Several organizations and churches arc planning to participate in the Lake Odessa parade on July 2nd. Zion Lutheran Church is planning a float in the theme of “Daniel In The Lion's Den". Children will be lions and ride on the float. Tom and Doris Niethamcr recently flew io Europe to attend the wedding of a distant cousin. They left Chicago's O'Hare Airport and flew to Iceland on Iceland Air Lines and then on to Luxembourg City where they rented a car. The Monday after they arrived in Europe, they visited the United States Military cemetery at Hamm and the grave of a former Woodland school student. Estlc King. All of the 5,000 graves in the cemetery were decorated with the American and Luxem­ bourg flags for Memorial Day. They then went to eastern France where they visited the grave of another Woodland boy at the military cemetery at Epinal. John Monasmith. They also visited the great cathedral at Strasbourg. The Niethamcrs spent some time in the town of Tumlingcn which was the home of Tom's great-grandmother. Anna Haist, and they located her genealogy through the church records. Tom and Doris then drove to Oberjcsingen. West Germany, located 25 kilometers southwest of Stuttgart, where they were to at­ tend the wedding of the daughter of Rudolf and Maria Denglcr. Gcrdi Inge Denglcr. to Friedrich Horger. The Dcngicrs are distant cousins of Tom. Last summer Gcrdi Denglcr and another cousin. Annie Bauer, visited the Niethamcrs and Baitingers in Woodland. The Baitingers arc also cousins of the German family. The Niethamcr's arrival in Qberjesinger was a surprise to the German family. They were able to meet a great many other cousins because of the wedding. In West Germany, there has to be a civil marriage ceremony as well as a religious ceremony. On Friday mor­ ning. Tom and Doris went with the bride and groom, their sisters and parents to Herrenbury to the Rathaus where an official of the govern­ ment performed the civil ceremony. On Saturday at 2 p.m. the Niethamcrs join­ ed the group gathered at the home of the bride’s parents where the family prepaid for the walk to the church for the Christian wed­ ding. Flower girls led the way strewing petals of flowers. They were followed by the bride and groom, their parents, relatives, friends and neighbors. The processional music to the church was played by* an organist and two trumpeters. The music for the wedding was nil professionally done by relatives of the groom and included music by Bach and other classical composers. The ceremony was per­ formed by a relative of the groom. A reception followed the religious ceremony. It was held at a community building where coffee and cake were served to 150 guests. Later a cold supper was served. After the wedding ceremonies and celebra­ tions. the Niethamcrs spent a few more days visiting with relatives. They worked their way back to Luxembourg and flew home. The Niethamcrs report that when they were in Europe, the area had had a lol of rain and farmers were unable to plant all their crops at the proper time. Tom returned to Michigan to find the same problems on his own farms. Keith Easterling, a former roommate of Clifford Randall from Michigan State Univer­ sity. surprised Cliff by attending Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday. Mr. Easterling now teaches school at Palm Bay, Florida and was spending time in Michigan visiting relatives and friends. He spent the afternoon and evening with the Randalls at the parsonage. John Deere Combine Parts...More Efficient and Now More Economical You bought your John Deere combine for the way it performs and produces. Keep your combine running like new with genuine John Deere replacement parts. They re exactly like the originals. And now prices on many of our popular combine parts have been reduced For example: Serrated, Chromed Section (H844". 5) $ no Two-tine Guard (H75386)............... $4 95 Keep your productivity up and your costs down... see us today for all you: combine replacement part needs. �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, June 26,1986- Page 5 Social . Legal Notices STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER OF PUBLICATION Babcock-Benjamin united in marriage on May 24 Courtney-Calkins united in marriage May 2 Miss Terrill L. Courtney and Michael R. Calkins exchanged vows Friday, May 2 1986 at 7 p m. at the McCallum United Brethen Church in Delton. Pastor Gary Brooks per­ formed the ceremony in the presence of ap­ proximately 200 guests. Parents of the bride and groom are Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Courtney of Middleville, and Mr. Cook of Dc,tonthe late Jerry Calkins The bride given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white taffeta, silk venis, chan­ tilly and schiffli lace, wedding band high neckline. And a hat with a satin frame, and silk venise lace. She also carried three long stemed roses. Connie Ward, sister of bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Cindy Foote, friend of the bride and groom, and Lori Courtney, sister of the bride. Bill Ward, brother-in-law of the bride and friend of the groom, served as bestman. Groomsmen were Mark Calkins, brother of the groom, and David Cook, brother of the groom. Usher were Courtney Olsen and Glen Hayward, cousins of the bride. Mrs. Elizabeth Roblyer was pianist. Soloist Jennie Osgood sang “The wedding song,” and soloist Kris Hayward sang “God a Woman and a Man”. Gordon and Kris Hayward, uncle and aunt of the bride, served as master and mistress of ceremonies. • Assisting were Shannon Hayward, cousin of the bride. Brenda Hayward, Sherlyn Olsen, and Noel Hayward, aunts of the bride, Janelle lies and Sarah Halliday, friends of the bride and groom. Kenny and Gordon Cook, brother of the groom. Honored guests were grandparents of the bride and groom, Mrs. Nellie Tinker, great grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hayward. Mrs. Betty Courtney. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Calkins, Mrs. Marian Cook. The couple now resides at their home near Doster, following a honeymoon of sitesecing in Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Case married on June 7 Gordon and Glynda Case were married June 7. 1986 at their home on Worgess Rd. They were united in marriage by Rev. Jim Cook in the presence of a few family Sidebotham-Ordway announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Sidcbotham of Mid­ dleville arc pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter Cynthia Lynne to David C. Ordway, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ordway, also of Middleville. Cynthia is currently studying accounting and finance at Western Michigan University and is employed by the State Bank of Caledonia. David is currently assistant foreman at Steclcasc in Grand Rapids. The two are both graduates of Thomapplc-Kcllogg High School. An August 23 wedding is being planned. The couple will honeymoon in Hawaii. Tamara Kay Babcock and John Scott Ben­ jamin were united in marriage Saturday. Ma-V 24. 1986 at Kanley Chapel in Kalamazoo. Father John Cottrell performed the double ring ceremony in the presence of 100 guests­ Parents of the bride arc Don and Sue Bab­ cock of Middleville and Betty Smith of Kent­ wood. The groom s parents are John and Lin­ da Benjamin of Portage. Betty Smith II. sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Amy Kaake. Nancy Benjamin, and Laura Bowman. Tim Nieboer served as best man. Groomsmen were Gordon Babcock. Rick James, and Scott Killman. Flower girl was Pamela Weed, niece of the bride and ringbearer was Phillip Weed, nephew of the bride. The reception was held at Wells Hall, Kalamazoo College. The couple spent a week in Palm Springs. California for their honeymoon. Alice Roberts to observe 90th birthday June 19 Alice Roberts, a life-time Barry County­ resident. celebrated her 90th birthday June I9th. Alice is now living at Docsa Home in Battle Creek. On Saturday. June I4th Alice was guest of honor at a lovelv Birthday Party at Docsa Home given by h.-r children. Mr. and Mrs. Harold (Dorothy) Keena of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Roberts of Manhattan. Kansas and Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Hilda) Jones of Battle Creek. 50 friends and relatives attended her party. Alice has 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Heaths to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Adelbert and Charlotte Heath are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on June 27. 1936 by Rev. W. Maylaii Jones. In honor of this anniversary' their children and grandchildren are hosting an open house on Saturday. June 28. from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at lhe First United Methodist Church on Green Street in Hastings. Their children are William of Hastings. Sal­ ly Heath of Santa Rose, California, and Mary Ellen Rivers of Lowell, Michigan. Friends of family members arc invited to come to this open house and they request no gifts, please. McMillen-Garlock united in marriage on May 24 Hager-Teike announce marriage plans Elmema Hager cf Nashville and Bill Hager of Woodland are proud to announce the engagement ot their daughter Tina Lynne of Pellston, Michigan to Paul Tcike son of Walter and Wanctah Tcike of Levering Michigan. Paul is a 1980 graduate of Pellston High School and employed by Kloss Construction of Harbor Springs and a Sargent in the Army Reserves. Tina is a 1984 graduate of Lakewood High School and employed at High Q Industries of Pellston. An August 30. 1986 wedding is planned in Levering, Mich. Lorraine McMillen of McLenithan's Lan­ ding. Jordan Lake and Donald Garlock of North Main. Woodland were married on Saturday. May 24 in a 2 p.m. ceremony per­ formed by the Rev. George Speas at the home of the bride. Members of the immediate families and close friends attended the beautiful outdoor wedding. Parents of the A Golden Wedding Anniversary will be ’ couple are Mr. and Mrs, LuRue McMillen of observed July 3rd by Bud and Julia Duke*. Maple Street, rural Lake Odessa and Mr. and The occasion will be celebrated from 1 to 4 Mrs. Merton Garlock of Johnson Street. Lake p.m.. June 29lh. with an open house at the Odessa. Community Building in Hastings. The Dukes children arc Bernard and Pat Dukes. Roy and Jill Dukes and Arnold and Jean Dukes. They have six grandchildren and four great­ grandchildren. The love and friendship of family and friends are gift enough. Dukes to observe 50th wedding anniversary File No. 85-631-DM GAUM. WARREN. Plaintiff. v». ALBERT C. WARREN. SR. Defendant. HON. HUDSON E. DEMING Michael J. McPhillips (P33715) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS & MC PHILLIPS 220 S. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616-945-9596 At a session of said Court held In the City of Hastings. County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 9th day of June. 1986. PRESENT: HONORABLE HUD­ SON E. DEMING. Circuit Judge On the 6th day of November, 1985. on action was filed by GAIL M. WARREN. Plaintiff, against ALBERT C. WARREN. SR.. Defendant, in this Court lo obtain a decree of divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant ALBERT C. WAR­ REN. SR., shall answer or take such other action as may be per­ mitted by low on or before the 2nd ol September. 1986. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief demanded In the com­ plaint filed in this court. HUDSON E. DEMING. Circuit Judge Michael J. McPhillips (P33715) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 220 South Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 (7-10) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-19445-IE Estate of NORMAN C. COX. deceased. TAKE NOTICE: On February 3. 1986 ot 11:45 a.m.. In the probale courtroom Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on the peti­ tion of FREDIA COX requesting that FREDIA COX be appointed Personal Representative of NORMAN G. COX who lived at 10960 E. Barnum Rd.. Wood­ land. Ml., and who died 10960 E. Barnum Rd., and requesting also that the will of the Deceased and codicils dated none be admitted to probate. Creditors are notified that copies ol oil claim* against tho Deceased must do presented, personally or by mail, to both tho Personal Representative end to tho Cour! on or before August 10. 1986. Notice is furth­ er given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. 6-10-86 Fredia Cox 10960 E. Barnum Rd. Woodland. Ml. 48897 C. RONALD VAN BUREN (P2I709) 1005 Fourth Ave. Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849. (6-26) Step up to $$ Why not have a definite plan, new career or a change in the same career we have an opening in the Hastings area. This is an outstanding opportunitv for an ambitious individual. we furnish all needed supplies. Absolute­ ly no investment, we train completely while you earn excellent profits. Training and help always available. If you need extra income by working either full time or part time, write: Winona Monument Co. P.O. 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Main St. Vermontville, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 28. with an open house for relatives, friends and The Fanners Home Administration (FmHA) County Commit­ tee election this year will be held on June 30,1986. The ballot below must be filled out, detached and mailed and receiv­ ed or returned in person to 535 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, not later than June 30, 1986. If you do not vote In person you should mail your ballot inside a blank envelope mark­ ed ballot to ensure a secret ballot. This blank envelope should be placed inside the envelope you use to mail your ballot. Your name and address must be legible on the outer envelope. Failure to provide this information will render your ballot invalid. Ballots and envelopes may also be obtained from your local FmHA office. neighbors. It will be hosted by their sons, wives and families at the Vermontville Congregational Church from 2 until 5 p.m. Ralph and Vera were married July 3. 1936. Your presence is the only gift desired. Walter Lewis to observe 80th birthday on June 29 An open house to celebrate the 80th birth­ day of Walter J. Lewis will be held Sunday. June 29th at his residence, 330 N. Airport Rd.. Hastings from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Walt owned and operated "Lewis Electric and Plumbing" in Cloverdale for many years. No gifts, just come and renew some memories of past days. The slate of nominees for Barry County are listed In the ballot below. The qualifications of persons voting are described in the "Voter Certification Statement.” For fur­ ther information regarding voting and voter eligibility, see the county office listed above. FmHA elections are open to all eligible voters without regard to race, color, religion, na­ tional origin, age, political affiliation, mar'tal status, sex, and/or handicap. Judge Loughrin honored at recognition dinner Family and Children’s Service hosted an Recognition Dinner on June 3. at the Battle Creek Country Club, to honor and thank the many individuals who contributed to the Agency’s mission during the past year. The Honorable Mary Coleman, retired Supreme Court Chief Justice, served as keynote sneaker and discussed "The Coleman Renort" - a blueprint for promoting positive changes in the area of Child Welfare. The Honorable Richard N. Loughrin. Judge of Probate. Barry County, given special recognition for his dedication lo the welfare of ChSy and Children s Service is > United Wav Aeency which provides servtces lo tnXkhul?Xi!.« children in order to enhance their well being and strengthen the fabric of society. Lockwood family gathers in celebration - Bonita Lockwood is 90 years young The family of Bonita Lockwood of Hastings gathered Sunday to celebrate her 90th birthday. The family joined with the congregation of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church for a reception following Sunday services. Shown in the church Parish House are (front row, from left) Mary Shaull. (on lap) Scott Torsian, Michael Green, Mrs. Lockwood. Kate Sackman, Marie Sackman. John Lockwood. Doris Carlson, (back mw) Jean Leininger, Phil Lein­ inger, Susan Carlson, Tom Perrone (holding) Julia Perrone, Sarah Perrone. Jan Sackman, Greg Badiek, Richard Painter, Jean Lockwood, David Shaull. Gina Green, Laura Lockwood. Mary Jo Green, Jim Lockwood, John Green and Allison Torosian. The children of Mrs. Lockwood are Mary Shaull, John Lockwood and Doris Carlson. She was married to the late Dr. George Lockwood. She has been active in the Hastings Women’s Club, the Barry County Historical Society. Pennock Hospital Guild 22. Emmanuel Guild and Episcopal Church Women. She is currently doing volunteer work at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Her 90th birthday was on June 21. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION BALLOT FOR COUNTY COMMITTEE MEMBER(S) State Michigan — County Barry ’Candidate(s) Stephen C. DeGroote Katherine Wieringa Jack C. Love •Only vote for one (1) candidate. Please detach this notice before voting ballot VOTER CERTIFICATION STATEMENT Subpart W ol Part 2054 of Title 7. Code of Federal Regulalions requires that all voters for FmHA county or area commillee elections meet the following eligibility requirements: (a) be farmers; (b) derive the principal part of their income from farming (that is more than 50 percent of their gross income must come from agricultural production), (c) have their principal farming operation within the county or area for which the election is being held. By submitting this ballot. I attest that I meet the criteria to vote. �Page6- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, June26,1986 From Time to Time... Home For Sale by...Esther Walton Turn of the century home has been fully re­ stored to original beauty. Features 3 large bedrooms with walk-in closets, new kitchen, aluminum siding, main floor utility, 2 full baths, classic oak woodwork, fully carpeted, Immaculate and priced to sell at $43,500. 505 E. Grand Hastings Building of City Hall... Penny Wise, or pound foolish? 948-9480 after s.do pm. “FAIR WITH A FLAIR” Lake Odessa Fair JULY 2 thru JULY 6, 1986 WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 10:00 a.m. Grand Parade to Fairgrounds (Grand Marshal - Connie Lass) 10:00 a.m. Midway Opens (Cash In discount ride coupons today) 11:30 a.m. Bike Races - Horse Arena 1:00 p.m. Hamess Racing 2: 00-4:00 p.m. Grand Marshal Reception ■ Central Methodist Church 7: 00 p.m. Heavyweight Horsepull THURSDAY, JULY 3 9: 00 a.m. Dairy Judging • Livestock Barn Area 9: 30 am. Youth Tractor Driving Contest ■ Parking Lot 1:00 p.m. Beef & Sheep Judging • Livestock Bam Area 1:00 p.m. Hamess Racing 4: 00 p.m. Clown Contest ■ Fair Tent 5: 00-10:00 p.m. Midway Madness (5 Hrs. ol Rides for ‘4.00) 8: 00 p.m. Thrasher Bros, show (with Karen Vanee of WCUZ) FRIDAY, JULY 4 10: 30 a.m. Youth Horse Show ■ Horse Arena 1:00 p.m. Hamess Racing 1:00 p.m. Puff the Dragon Pedal Tractor Pull • Drive on East side of Fairgrounds 3: 00 p.m. Firefighter’s Competition ■ East side of Fairgrounds 7:30 p.m. Figure Eight Demolition Derby 11: 00 p.m. Fireworks (approx.) SATURDAY, JULY 5 10:00 a.m. All Breed Draft Horse Show - Horse Arena 1:00 p.m. Dog Obedience Show • Fair Tent 1:00 p.m. Hamess Racing 5:30 p.m. Firemen's Ox Roast 7:00 p.m. State Championship Light Weight Horsepull SUNDAY, JULY 6 1:00 p.m. Hamess Racing 1:30 p.m. Children’s Games • Livestock Show Barn 1:00-6:00 p.m. Midway Madness (5 Hrs. of Rides lor ’4.00) 3:00 p.m. Ladles' Day ■ Fair Tent 7:30 p.m. Demolition Derby 10:30 p.m. Fireworks (approx.) May times, good-intentioned people trying to save taxpayers money, end up spending more money to correct their mistakes than they would havc spent in the first place, if they had done it right. The construction of one of Hastings’ most significant buildings, the former City Hall, was a case in point. Starting as early as 1891. the Banner pro­ moted the idea that city government should build a city hall. Citing "the rent now paid by the city would pay the interest on the bonds." Up to that time the city rented buildings around the business district to house the various arms of government. Nothing con­ crete developed from that promotion. Mean­ while the county government erected their fine new courthouse in 1893. The idea of erecting suitable structures to house the fire department and city offices was discussed for several years. Finally on July 9. 1896. The banner declared "No city in the state needs a city hall as badly as Hastings. We are now paying good interest on $6,000 indebtness in the shape of rents for various ci­ ty purposes. Why not invest $6,000 and have a good building." In the spring of 1896. the city purchased what was thought to be the "most desirable location in the city" for the city hall site, the northeast comer of State and Broadway. This site was most desirable because it "was upon the comer of the two broadest streets, was out of the immediate business center and fittingly in close vicinity to our county buildings." The building design was approved and the cost of the building was estimated to be bet­ ween $6,000 and 12,000. The late 1890’s was a period of depression and unemployment. Claiming "stringency of the times," the city fathers looked for ways to cut costs. Thinking if local "idle" labor could dig the foundation, the community would benefit in many ways; unemployed people would find work, and the costs would be lowered. The council decided to excavate the basement themselves and let the contract for the building for $5,000. This was presented to vote of the people. Only 313 voters out of "over 800" responded to approve the project. It was at this point, the whole project began to run to turn into a nightmare of gigantic proponions. The first mistake was the timing of the con­ tract. let in late October, which made the business of excavating the basement hampered by the oncoming winter. The trou­ ble began with excavating. The City Hall basement was five feet below the basement of the A. Black’s Marble shop which "Material­ ly weakened” that building. It was so severe Bank on Saturday Quickly and Conveniently Drive-in Windows are open from — 9:00 a.m. til 12:00 Monday thru Thursday Drive-in Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. ATM Banking Every Hour of Every Day in our Convenient East Lobby! A TIO N A L ANK of A S T1N G S WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC All deposits insured up to$100,00000 that Frank Black and his wife, who lived upstairs over the marble shop, had to move out of the building, as it was considered ••unsafe”. Black and Sons were the ones who had ordered the Civil War statue for Barry County and were left with a huge unpaid bill. They subsequently moved their business to Grand Rapids. The City, of course, had to repair that damage. Then Mrs. C.W. Mixer slipped in the hole and twisted her ankle. By January 1897. the whole mess erupted at a council meeting. "A lively rumpus occurred at the council meeting Friday night." reported the Banner, "between the two aidermen from the "Bloody second" but no gore was spill­ ed... Charges of fraud in connection with the City Hall building were freely made and denied. The affair had a happy ending however in that "an investigation commit­ tee... was chosen to investigate some of the various rumors that had been afloat..." A first hand account of their troubles ap­ pears in the February 18. 1897 Banner: "The council as a body havc been sincere and have tried at all times to be prudent." While lhe building contract was being drawn, they were using money raised for the different funds in their proper channels. This provided labor for the unemployed and increased the condition and beauty of the streets and roads. The season for such work was nearly over. We were in lhe midst of the cloest money market this country had experienced for over forty years. After having the power to issue the city’s bonds, the Council was not able to do so without entailing upon the city an annual interest far beyond that voted. In anticipation of the commencement of work in due time the site was excavated and the dirt used to great advantage upon our streets, but. being unable to sell the bonds the work could not be continued. The delay caus­ ed damage to adjacent property because of in­ sufficient lateral support. To avoid injuring neighboring property, the Council erected a foundation wall. If this part of the work had been carried out with care and prudence, all the censure would not have been heaped upon the Council, as it was. The Council mistakenly thought, since the work was in the hands of a builder with twenty years experience, he would be suffi­ ciently careful to do such work in a proper manner. The city was to do the excavating for the At left is the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, built in 1889. In the center is City Hall, erected in 1896. At right is A. Black and Sons marble works build­ ing, constructed in 1891. foundation wall and special notice was given by the architect of the danger and care necessary to preserve the wall of A. Black and Sons building. It is well known to all how the work was done and with what results. The city had to pay for this mistake somewhere in the neighborhood of $1,000. In accepting the plans and specifications of an architect, the eight men who were attemp­ ting to place themselves on record as doing a wonderful thing, studied lhe picture and plan of the new building far more than they did the specifications. They all learned a lesson and it is hoped others will profit thereby. Not one of them, after it had been brought to their attention would have accepted plans for such a building whose outside walls were to be only eight inches thick and faced with common (soft) $6-pcr-thousand brick. Not one of them would havc accepted plans for such a building, having slate roof, without having ice breakers thereon. Yet all of these things were done by these same eight men that were about to superintend the erection of a beautiful mammoth building at the wonderful­ ly low price of $5,800. AU of these things cost extra money but far less than wild rumor said. The original con­ tract for the outside foundation wall was $510. The other basement wall and cross walls were extra and cost pro rata. The original cost for the building above the basement was $5,800. To this following ex­ tras had to be added. Four inches of wall all around the building, one story high with plaster under every truss, $391.85; pressed brick, from which the cost of common brick was deducted, $1,650; cut stone arches over the windows in place of pressed brick. $20. Other items the cost of which had not been ascertained, included putting ice breakers on the roof, erecting cross walls and the base of the chimney in the basement, all of which pro­ Lake Odessa News: A farewell luncheon at the home of Gene and Trudy Sahde on Wednesday honored Col­ leen Hummel and daughters Tracy and Kelly who leave Saturday by plane from Detroit enroute to Italy to join her husband Greg. He was home on a short leave from the AFB al Avino, Italy, while Colleen and daughters were home with parents, the Jerry Stalters and the Harold Hummels. She underwent major car surgery at the Lansing Ingham Medical Center and was unable to travel until she recovered enough so she could be under the doctor’s care in Italy. Others attending were Lctha Reese, Mildred Shade, Ruth Peterman. Lori Endre. Owen and Priscilla Keeler, Jeff and Sheri Stalter and Derrik and Dean Shade of Hastings. The family enjoyed a video tape showing of their home and area where the Hummels live. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock and mother Reine attended a surprise birthday party at the home of a cousin Clare Harden in Fremont Sunday and enroute home stopped at Grand Rapids at Blodgett Hospital to see their new granddaughter Kathryn Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs. Max VanHouten of Lake Odessa have announced the wedding­ engagement of their daughter Joyce to Tom Gates of Pelham, Ala. The wedding will take place on July 19 at the Japanese Gardens in Birmingham. Ala. Joyce is a 1969 graduate of Lakewood High School and is presently teaching at the Alliance Christian School in Vcstcria, Ala. Tom is the son of Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Gates of Dayton. Tenn. Mn and Mrs. Arthur Erickson of Lake Odessa and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Klifman of Lowell are the grandparents of a new baby­ girt. Jenna Marie, bom to Paul and Cindy Klifman of Lake Odessa on April 30 at St. Lawrence Hospital. Lansing. Jenna weighed seven pounds, seven ounces and joins a brother, Joshua, and a sister. Grcsha, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Morris arc an­ nouncing the engagement of their daughter. Beth Shellenbargcr. to Michael Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Johnson of Brown City. Beth is the daughter of the late Paul Shellenbarger. She is a graduate of the 1981 class of the Lakewood High School and Michael is a graduate of the 1979 class of Brown City High School. Both are 1986 graduates of the Michigan Technological University in Houghion. An August wedding is being planned. The swimming program at the Jordan Lake beach has begun for the summer with Curt Johnson as beach director. This year, all the i'fe guards arc graduates of the Lake Odessa swimming program and three of the teachers, besides Johnson, arc certified water instructors. There arc ten persons working at the beach. The expense of the program is paid by the Lions club and village of Lake Odessa as far as the sw imming and beach cleanup in the spr­ ing and the village takes care of maintenance of the beach, which is for public as well. Jim and Debra Carr of Lake Odessa havc announced the birth of their daughter. Kathryn Mae, bom May 17, weighing 7 pounds, 11W ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gene Carr of Lake Odessa and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Lubitz of Woodland. Great grandparents are Uceba Thomas of Lake Odessa, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Norton of Woodland, Mrs. Jenny Duits of Lake Odessa, and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Lubitz, Sr. of Sun­ field. Kathryn Mae was bom on the 84th bir­ thday of great grandmother Uceba. The Art in the Park Festival and the Lake Odessa Fair are the two big events coming up the first week in July. A family gathering was held Sunday al the home of Arnold and Linda Erb to celebrate Father’s Day and the birthdays of Arnold, Nancy and Gordon on the 15-16 and 18 of June. That date would have been the 57th wedding anniversary of Dorthy Erb and hus­ band, the late Roy Erb. Attending were Gerald and Fem Tischer, Dorothy Erb. Anita Mitchell and sons Nathan and Nicholas. Gordon and Wanda Erb and Tyler, Nancy Erb, Doug Hendrick of Saranac and Lonnie Ackley. Kevin was not able to at­ tend as he is in Sacremento, Ca. Doug MacDowell was a Monday visitor of his aunt, Ruth Peterman, while he was enroute home to Newago, after spending the weekend with his parents, Harlan and Betty MacDowell and other members of the family in Grand Ledge. His employment is in Grant, MI, where he has a government position. Pastor and Mrs. William Stevens of Lake bably did not aggregate over $300. The total cost was then $8,671.85. It is neither just nor proper to heap anathemas upon them for these oversights. They were asked to attend to the City’s business without compensation, and many of them could not afford to spend the time necessary to become acquainted with such an undertaking. There were many suggestions open to this proposition and probably the best one was urged upon the Council by one of its older members: to employ a commitce of one, two. or three of our citizens who were conversant with such matters and leave it to them. But it was not done, and the Council had exceeded the amount intended to be expended. It was very doubtful the city would not receive full value for every dollar, excepting, of course, the loss from neglect or imprudence oversee­ ing in the excavating. The wiring, plumbing, and heating are yet unprovided for, neither is the upper story, which is a magnificent room finished. The article finishes with. “The Council had to borrow from other funds to finish lhe hall. If they hadn't and when the fund had been ex­ hausted all work or expenditure changable to that fund should had been stopped several things could have happened. The citizens would either been taxed out of the community or we would havc no fire department; the city hull would have been built with eight inch walls of common brick. Black and Son’s building would have fallen into the city’s cellar and the citizens could have paid for the damage afterwards." As it turned out, the corrections to the building solved the problems and the city used the building for over sixty years, and to think, today we feel we have problems with our public buildings. Odessa announce the wedding engagement of their daughter Becky to Brian Hupp, son of LeRoy and Irene Hupp of Washington, Pa. Becky is a 1984 graduate of the Lakewood High School and is presently an English Ma­ jor at Grace College at Winona Lake, Ind. Brian is employed at Jomack of Winona Lake, Ind. The couple have planned a July 5 wedding. A bridal shower was held recently at Cunningham Acres. A 7 pound, 14 ounce daughter Kathryn Elizabeth was bom to Scott and Diane (Peacock) Rubin of 160 35th St. of Wyoming at Blodgett Hospital June 12th. The proud grandparents are Richard and Gayle Peacock of Lake Odessa and Gerald and Nancy Rubin of Manasguam, New Jersey, great grandparents are Reine Peacock of Lake Odessa, Max and Vesta Renwick of Harrison. Mich, and LaFeria, Texas and Morris and Elizabeth Rubin of Florida and New Jersey. This is the first grandchild for Gayle and Richard and Gerald and Vesta. Mr. and Mrs. Russ Messer and Joey and Mrs. Harold Reese made a trip to St. Joe., Ind., to visit Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sayer and family Sunday. They also attended the graduation ceremony for Barbara Sayer one of the graduates at Butler High School. Congratulations to Betty MacDowell and son Paul, of Grand Ledge, who both graduated from Michigan Stale University this last week. All the MacDowell family are graduates of Michigan State University and Harlan, lhe father, and his daughter, Marsha, graduated the same year. The other family members, at least one or two, havc attended MSU continually since 1968 as the three other children all have graduated too. All members of the Mac Dowl I family consider education a necessity and a privilege Ruth Peterman is an aunt of Harlan MacDowell. ----------- ---------------------------------------------------------- -------------- - Prairieville Township Park Comm. INVITATION TO BID Prairieville Twp. Comm, hereby invites bids for periodic sand! removal from boat launch ramp at Prairieville Twp. Gull Lake Park.l Bids are to be on an hourly basis.% For information contact: Lloyd^S Goyings, 9491 Milo Rd., Plain-1 well, Ml 49080 Ph. 623-2738 i Submit bids to same. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 26,1986 - Page 7 Committee ‘to attack’ A new advisory committee attacking the problem of juvenile offenders was created this week by the Senate Corrections Committeechaired by Senator Jack Welborn (R* Ann Landers Kalamzoo). “The Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee is a way to have a real impact on the number of kids going through the court system. Welborn said. "Right now. the situation is like trying to bail out a boat without plugging lhe hole. Unless wc can plug that hole, and get at the source of crime, we won't solve anything and the boat will continue to fill with He wouldn’t give his wife the car keys Mencken met Sara Powell Haardt when he made a speech at Goucher College. She was a strikingly beautiful young instructor. seated in the audience. The title of his speech was. "How to Catch Husbands." Soon after, they were frequenting Baltimore’s finest restaurants. In 1930 (Men­ cken was then 50) he married Sara. 19 years his junior. She died of T.B. five years later. But their marriage was one of the great love stories of our lime. Her health had always been poor and he knew it. On the day of her death Mencken said to a close friend. "When 1 married Sara the doctors said she would not live more than three years. Actually she lived five, so 1 had two more years of happiness than I had any right to expect. " I'd say the marriage WAS something to brag about. -- A MENCKENBUFF IN MD DEAR BUFF: So would 1. Thanks for educating me — and millions of others, lhe mail from Baltimore was extremely heavy and all who wrote seemed to know the real story. Dear Ann Lauders: Here is a news story from the Journal Times of Racine. Wis. May it be remembered by every woman who ever wonders if site should try to wrest the car keys away from a drunken husband. If justice prevailed this man would be strung up for public display with a sign on him: "He Wouldn't Give His Wife The Car Keys.” Please, Ann. print t. Save a life. Save a wife. Shake up a husband! I am - A STEADY READER IN WATERFORD. WIS. DEAR WATERFORD: I'm printing a shortened version of the news story in .he hope that wives who cannot get the car keys from a drunken husband will remember this column and opt for another way to get home. Spouse chargedin fatal In Racine. Wis.. a dying woman’s state­ ment to police is part of lhe evidence against her husband, a 67-ycar-old Kenosha man charged Thursday with homicide by drunken driving. Mount Pleasant police said Lorraine H.. 64. told them her husband. John H.. had been drinking quite heavily at a party that Coast Guard deserves sa/ute Dear Ann Landers: My husband is a petty officer in the Coast Guard. I have a complaint that many wives of Coast Guardsmen share. afternoon. Police said the woman, who died about 10 hours after the Highway 32 crash, told them she wasn't drinking because of a health pro­ blem and attempted to stop her husband from Since wc married I’ve had to suffer rude comments such as. "Your husband certainly has a soft job." "He does nothing but sit." "It’s a terrible waste of taxpayers' money." I'd like these people to know that members of the Coast Guard arc there to rescue people who might otherwise drown. Their pay puts them in the low income group. These men and women work 60-80-hour weeks with no extra pay. In time of war they arc under the Navy considered military with all the problems that go with it. Since they arc not part of lhe Defense Department, their pay comes from taking a wheel. John H insisted on driving, police said Lor­ raine H. told them, and she could not prevent him from doing so. Lorraine H. was alert and spoke clearly after the car crash into a retaining wall, in a drainage ditch just south of Highway 11, ac­ cording to rescue squad reports She spoke with police, they reported, but John H. struck a firefighter, swore at authorities and refused to take u breath test. His blood was drawn at the hospital, police said, and test indicate his blood-al~obol con­ review society's attitudes on drugs, por­ nography. alcoholism, child sexual abuse and wife abuse. An auxliary research advisory group - ex­ perts from throughout the country -- will pro­ vide data and research to the Advisory Com■. mittce. which will use the information to draw up its recommendations. Senator Welborn selected Bob Lemieux to chair the Advisory Committee. Mr. Lemieux has lived in Michigan for 12 years, and has bt_en invovied in professional and youth sport organizations for 23 years. As a result of working with youngsters, he became in­ terested in substance abuse problems, and currently serves as Substance Abuse Coor­ dinator for the Kalamazoo Family Practice. "I've always tried to promote positive at­ titudes and a positive way of life." Lemieux said. "I’m convinced if we can get the kids before they make that first wrong choice, we can have an instant, and lasting, impact.' Lemieux expects the Advisory Committee to begin meeting by the middle of July. By October 1. they plan to have a first draft of their legislative recommendations, with a final draft slated for January 1. 1987. the Transportation Department. , So. Ann. for all those folks who believe the Coast Guard is worthless, overpaid and get­ ting a free ride. I'd like to say. "If you should ever need to be rescued the Coast Guard will be there and you’ll be darned grateful." --A WIFE OF ONE IN OREGON DEAR OREGON: Thanks for the 21-gun salute for a fine group. We phoned Adm. J.S. Gracey, Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard, and he said: ‘OegonWfe’ is right. Some of our ships spend six months or more each year away from home doing our work in waters from Arctic to the Antarctic. Our aviators fly long, exhausting searches and make harrowing helicopter rescues. Our boat crews take their small craft out in the worst weather. Like their teammates of the four other Armed Services, they stand ready to protect America at all times. . "Next time someone tells ‘Oregon Wife’ that the Coast Guard is a waste of taxpayers' money she can inform them that last year they saved 6.000 lives, stopped over 1,000 tons of illegal drugs from reaching our shores and did other things that gave the taxpayers a 300 per­ centration at .26. Lorraine H. suffered broken legs, ankles, ribs and an arm in the crash. She died from a ruptured aorta. Anthem gets no respect Dear Ann lenders: The writer who criticiz­ ed baseball players who spit tobacco brought to mind a pet gripe regarding protcssional uihtotCT and their fans alike; namely, utter disregard for our national anthem and the American flag. Perhaps you will be kind enough to print my thoughts. The TV cameras arc often focused on profcssional baseball and football players during the opening flag-raising and playing of our na­ tional anthem. How d sgusting it is to see the idols of young America scratching, spitting, talking and ignoring the courtesies due our flag Any veteran can recite from memory the following excerpt from his or her cent return on their investment. “1 am very proud of the Coast Guard and the men and women who make it what it is. ’ indoctrination: . "Males attired in mufti should stand in at­ tention. facing the flag. Those wearing hats (helmets. caps) should hold the headwear by the brim in the right liand with the hand held ////// Ann landers' booklet. “Sex and the Teenager.'' explains every aspect of sexual behavior - where to draw the line, how to sayno. the various methods of contraception, the dangers ofVD. the symptoms and where to get help. For a copy, send $2 and a long, self­ addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11995. over the heart." The position of attention means no talking or movement whatsoever. Hopefully, both players and fans alike will observe these amenities when next they play or watch a sporting event. - A RETIRED COMBAT VETERAN. . DEAR VET: Thanks for a reminder that is long overdue Let's hope a few million people Chicago. III. 60611 listen. H.L Mencken marriage revealed| Dear Ann Landerstln a recent column you . ran a quoit bv H.L. Mcnckcn: "Men hav-.mlKh happier lives than women. They merry later and <|ie earlier." You went on lo say.' ■‘Incidentally, very little is known about Men­ . cken's married life. His statement suggests it I wasn't anything lo brag about. " You were ’ wrong. water until it sinks.” The 21-member Juvenile Justice Advisor) Committee was created to recommend ways to reduce juvenile crime by concentrating on the factors contributing to the problem. It will HUH Arc you. or is someone you care about messing around with drugs - or considering it? Are ail drugs bad? What about pot - in moderation? Ann Landers' all-new booklet. “The Low down on Doep.“ separates the facts from the fiction. For each booklet ordered, send $2, plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landerr, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago. Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICAN SYNDICATE 1 was tired of being told I hadagreat personality “I wanted tn lose wneht-fast-and oner and fural' lhcrv is a way It'scalled: Diet Center" Lise up to 10 pounds your first two weeks! Watch lhe inches disappearuithout drugs, stress, fatigue or hunger! And. compared to the national average, at Dirt Center you're 16 times more certain that lhe weight you lose will Slav lost We can show you how. nght now Yiurfi-st personal consultation is free. Call now' Ybu re going u> make it this time. r DIET .CENTER 1615S. Bedford Rd ^CAUOUKOTHCPDirrcr^e^Nwru Phone bSb bHbi _ Slocum family holds reunion last Sunday On Sunday. June 22. 1986. 103 descendants of the hie Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Slocum Sr.. met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood "Right now. a violent crime occurs every eight seconds in the U.S.," Lemieux con­ tinued. "And figures show wc can plan on an additional 20 million new addicts in the next five to seven years. With 75 percent of all violent crimes directly related to drug abuse, The Strickland Agency, Inc. 301 South Michigan, Hastings Corner ol Michigan and Center we can look forward to a serious escalation of violent crimes, and more and more juveniles in detention. That's why wc need to gel to them now." Phone 945-3215 Representing an American Industry "As chairman of the Corrections Commit­ tee. I know the problems the state faces in try­ ing lo find places for our convicts." Welborn said. "And I fully agree wc should take action to make sure sentenced criminals serve their time. But 1 also think wc should work the other angle and try to prevent young people from getting involved in a criminal lifestyle. In the long run. it saves the slate and saves lhe individuals." WE'RE TRUE BLUE TO OUR CUSTOMERS! BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TOP VIDEOCASSETTES Maple Grove Bible School to begin on July 7th The following are the most popular video cassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. Maple Grove Bible Church will begin Vacation Bible School on Monday. July 7. The church is located five miles south of Nashville on M-66 and ‘ri mile east on Cloverdale Rd. The theme of the school this year is “The God Who Answered by Fire.” All children arc invited to the sessions from 9:45 to 11:30 each morning Monday through Friday. Parents and friends arc in­ vited to the closing program which will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday evening. July II. For transportation or further information, call Pastor Marvin Potter at 852-0861. Marriage Licenses — Robert Glasgow'. 74. Hastings and Ethel Smith. 73. Hastings. William Nadzam. 30. San Jose, Ca. and Sandra Hart. 28. Baltic Creek. Carl Nicholson. 25. Hastings and Michele Delamater. 22. Six Lakes. MI. David Pike. 33. Plainwell and Lori Carnes, 31. Plainwell. (Mike) Slocum Jr., on Yeckley Rd. Clarence Hunter Jr.. 2J Freeport and Dana Those attending were Marvin Slocum. Mr. Taylor. 19, Lowell. and Mrs. Wm. Slocum. Helen Burr. Mr. and Scott Seaver. 23, Delton and Cindy Okcley. Mrs. Carl (Doris) Naylor. Mr. and Mrs. 21. Delton. Glenn Slocum, and Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Kingsley Martin. 27. Dallas. Texas and M. Slocum, all of Hastings. Mrs. Tommy (Anna) Catherine Murray. 28. Middleville. Rainwater of Arizona and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Fred Babcock. 24. Hastings and Denise (Avis) Simless of Otsego. Emmendorfer. 22. Hastings. The rest of the group was made up of Timothy Jackson. 19. Battle Creek and children, grandchildren, and great grand­ Tammy Sue Hare. 18. Bailie Creek. children from California. Washington. Randall Murphy. 23. Hastings and Deborah Nevada, Missouri. Colorado. Indiana. Ken­ r Bryan. 30. Hastings. tucky and Michigan. The visiting, eating and games lasted well into the evening. VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. “Jane Fonda's New Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 2. *‘Back to the Future" (MCA) 3. “The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 4. "Casablanca” (CBS-Fox) 5. ‘‘Rocky IV" (CBS-Fox) 6. "Pinocchio" (Disney) 7. “Jane Fonda's Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 8. ‘‘Retum of the Jedi" (CBS-Fox) 9. ‘‘The King and I" (CBS-Fox) 10. “Cocoon" (CBS-Fox) 11. “Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever" (MGM-UA) 12. “ African Queen" (CBS-Fox) 13. “Playboy Video Centerfold 2" (Karl-Lorimar) 14. '‘Prime Time" (Karl-Lorimar) 15. '‘Wrestlemania 2" (Titan) 16. “West Side Story" (CBS-Fox) 17. "South Pacific" (CBS-Fox) 18. "Witness” (Paramount) 19. '"The Wizard of Oz" (MGM-UA) 20. “Beverty Hills Cop" (Paramount) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. “Bxk to the Future" (MCA) 2. "Cocoon" (CBS-Fox) 3. "Rocky IV" (CBS-Fox) 4. "Witness" (Paramount) 5. "To Live md Die in L.A." (Vestron) 6. " Agnes of God" (RCA-Columbia) 7. "Commando" (CBS-Fox) 8. "Death Wish 3" (MGM-UA) 9. “Kiss of the Spider Woman" (Charter) 10. "Invasion U.S.A." (MGM-UA) 11. " A Chorus Line" (Embassy) 12. “Power" (Karl-Lorimar) 13. "Return of the Jedi" (CBS-Fox) 14. “Prizzi's Honor" (Vestron) 15. “Sweet Dreams" (Thom-EMI-HBO) 16. "Jagged Edge" (RCA-Columbia) 17. “Silverado" (RCA-Columbia) 18. “My Chauffeur" (Vestron) 19. "The Goonies" (Warner) 20. "Mask" (MCA) Brought to you exclusively by... Music Center 94 S-42 94 NOTICCOF MORTGAGE F0RECL09UM SALE Default having been mode in the conditions ot o certain mortgage made lhe 18fh day of May. 1979. executed by EUGENE R. ZAPCZYNSKI. a single mon. as mortgagor, to THE HASTINGS CITY BANK, a Michigan Banking corporation, doing business at Hastings. Michigan, as mortga­ gee. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on May 22. 1979. in liber 241 on Page 292. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice Forty Thousand Eighl Hundred Ninety and 09/100 ($40,890.09) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having beer. Instituted to recover the debt, or any port of the debt, secured by said mort­ gage. and the power of sole in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Friday. July 18. 1986. at 2:00 o'clock In the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or ven­ due. for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due and un­ paid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon at eleven (11%) percent per an­ num. together with the legal costs and charges of sale, in­ cluding lhe attorney fees os provided by law in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and de­ scribed as follows, lo wit: Lot 37 of Algonquin Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, os recorded In Liber 4 of Plots on page 22. and Lol 36 of said Algonquin Estates, EX­ CEPT. beginning ot the South­ west comer ol said Lot 36. thence Easterly 30 feet along the North line ot Jeanne Drive, thence Northwesterly parallel to the Southwesterly line of Lot 36. 243 feet, more or less, to waters edge Algonquin Lake, thence Westerly to Southwesterly line of said Lo’. thence Southeasterly to place of beginning, being a part of the Southeast '/• of Section 2. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A. 3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Dated: June 19 1986 Richard J. Hudson of Siegel Hudson Gee Shaw 8 Fisher Attorneys for Hastings City Bank 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (7-17) SAVE*100 Save S1.00 on ,he purc,h*“«°’ k, three 2-liter bottle*- Offer good on 13B MROOO 2LSS35 COUPON VALID THROUGH 8/15/86 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 26,1986 ORV owners looking for new riding sites The Thomapple River overflowed last week causing extensive flooding at the Riverbend Golf Course In Hastings. Usually the course, which features three different nine-hole courses, Is free of flooding from after early May. Late season flooding closes Riverbend Late season flooding caused by several in­ ches of rain forced Riverbend -Golf Course in Hastings to close parts of two of its courses last week. \• Riverbend owner Dennis Storrs said heavy rains on June 11 forced closing of the course the following day. On June 13 the Thomapplc River came out of its banks and flooded parts of the red and white nines. The River, which usually comes out of its banks at 5-feet, grass. "Anil then we need more rain to clean the course." Cleanup work has already begun with Storrs renting a walking greens mower from Mulberry Fore. Workers went from green to green by canoe to mow the grass. Storrs said it is an annual occurencc to havc to combine the red and the white courses to crested at 7.22 feet on June 13. Storrs estimates over four inches of rain fell between June 11 and 13. Last Wednesday nearly three quarters of an inch of additional Words for the Ys rain fell on the course. The dry holes on the red and white nines were combined to make the course's spring nine — something which the course usually is forced to do only through early May, said Storrs. Because the area has been relatively dry the last week, the course cool be-beck » normal by this Monday, said Stem.. *' greens) by hand because it wouJcWMfek the our regular mowers." ’TTheu'we have to pick up the trash/aA tftepJdrag the fairways with a mat to knock the silt mto the Playgrounds open The YMCA Youth Council opened its sum­ mer playground on June 16 at three different locations. Bob King Park. Central and Southeastern Schools will present programs for kids. Individual and group games will be played and some crafts will.be introduced. The morning session will run from 9:30 to 12:00 and the evening froqfe&OO to yearBob King from 9:30 to 1 old children. . Field trips will be returning to playground this summer and there wHI be a different movie featured each week. The movie for the week of June 30 will be "The Shaggy Dog". Because of the holiday (July 4). there will be no Friday field trip this week. For ftmher in­ formation, call Stan Kirkendall at 948-9225. make a spring nine, but not in June. “People don’t normally see it (the flooding),'* he said. "We go through this every spring. It’s just rare to go through it this late.’’ Storrs hopes the entire course can be readied by June 30. “It's drying, but wc still havc 2-3 days of work ahead," he said. by Steve Vedder It is apparently north or nothing for local Otf-road vehicle owners. Owners of ORVs will evidently have to operate their machines north of a line from Saginaw Bay to Muskegon after the owner of a private area known to ORV owners near Nashville closed his land to the vehicles. J.P. Edwards of Battle Creek, who owns ORV trail-strewn property known as "Indian Mounds." within a hundred yards of the Meadow Acres Trailer Park, has posted no trespassing signs on his land, thus forcing ORV owners to seek alternative riding trails. Edwards had been ordered by Castleton Township officials to post the signs on his property or face a lawsuit. Castleton Township residents have com­ plained recently of extensive ORV noise to the township board and supervisor Justin Cooley, requesting a noise ordinance be adopted. Barry County Conservation Officer Brent Willison admitted there are few adequate riding sites in southern Michigan for the ORVs, which are banned from state highways. He said Regions I and II in nor­ thern lower Michigan arc the closest prime ORV-operating areas. Local ORV owners say they have been frustrated in the search for suitable trials for their machines. “That was the only area we know of — there are no others." says ORV owner Dorcnc Barnum of the Edwards property. "If there are any. we don't know of them. Where are we going to ride, down the road? Thai’s illegal." Barnum claims it was teenagers who used the area for parties, not ORV owners, that were guilty of creating the disturbances which led to the possible noise ordinance request by Backyard Swim Lessons - In our con­ tinued effort to make our community a safer place, the Hastings YMCA and Youth Coun­ cil will again be teaching Red Cross Water Safety Courses in neighborhood backyard pools. All of our instructors are Red Cross certified. Each class will require a minimum of six students and no more than eight to in­ sure maximum individual attention The following is a list of the classes being offered this year. Pre-school beginners: A basic beginners course for children 4-5 years old (30 minutes in length). Beginners 1: Basic water adjustment for children who are afraid to put their head under the water and cannot float. (30 minutes). Beginners 2: For children who are at ease in the water and are ready to learn swimming skills (30 minutes). Beginners 3: This class is for the older child, ages 11 and up who would be classified as a beginner, but would prefer to be with children their own age. (30 minutes). Advanced Beginners: Must have passed beginners 2. Can do a front crawl and back crawl. Need not have rotary breathing Intermediates: Must have passed advanced beginners. Participants must be able to do the front crawl with rotary breathing and back crawl in good form. (30 minutes). Swimmers: Must have passed in­ termediates. Swimmers must be able to do the front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, and elementary backstroke. All classes run Monday thru Friday of the first week, and Monday thru Thursday the se­ cond. Session A runs from June 16 to June 26. Session B from June 30 to July 11 (no class on July 4). Session C from July 14-July 24. and Session D from July 28 to August 7. The cost of the program is S20. To register and to receive a derailed brochure call the YMCA office at 945-4574. To receive more information on class contents call Debbie Storms, pool director at 945-2892 Monday and Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Each class has a definite enrollment limit so preregistration is required. perfected. (30 minutes). YMCA Camp Algonquin -Summer Camp for Kids!!!... And at a price Mom and Dad can afford. L Program at YMCA Camp keep campers on the move and enjoying every minute of every day. Instructional programs include swimming, creative crafts. BB guns. archery, rocketry, boating, canoeing sailing and snorkeling. Kids have plenty of fun in the cabins and with other special activities. Day Camp and Resident Camp are available for kids ages 5-14. Give your kids a great ex­ perience that they’ll remember forever. For a detailed brochure call the YMCA at 945-4574. Summer Playground - The YMCA Youth -Council opened its summer playgrounds on June 16 st three different locations. Bob King Park. Central and Southeastern Schools will present programs for kids. Individual and group games will be played and some crafts will be introduced. The morning session will run from 9:30-12:00 and the evening session from 6-8:30 p.m. In addition, there is a Tot Lot open at Bob King from 9:30 to 12:00 for 2 to 5 year-old children. Field trips will be returning to playground this summer and there will be a different movie featured each week. The movie for the week of June 23 will be "Baseball Fever". The trip scheduled for June 27 is to Impres­ sion 5 in Lansing. For further information, call Stan Kirkendall at 948-9225. Castleton Township residents. She says an ideal ORV trail would t*e at least 200 acres and consist of mud, woods, and beaten trail. Barnum says up to 30 ORV riders each day would use the Edwards trail, which is about 75-100 acres. Willison says the high-pitched ORV engines are noisy and they cannot be operated on a highway. Permits for off-road vehicles are issued by the DNR through the Secretary of Slate's office. They are banned from DNR game-recreation areas, thus limiting ORVs to private property. “Wc feel we are giving them places to ride, it just may not be in southern Michigan. But there are areas provided in Regions I and 11 up north," says Willison. Willison says knobby, rolling grounds which is worn down into a rough path is ideal for ORV riding. He admits, however, there is little type of that ground in southern lower Michigan. And when ground such as that can be located, it's also ideal for the raising of wildlife. "ORVs often operate in nesting areas," said Willison. “It disturbes birds and baby rabbits and fawns are often hit by ORVs. “They are damaging wildlife and that's one of the reasons why they are under certain guidelines and controls." Willison says the DNR can only ticket ORV owners when they trespass in game and‘ recreation areas, otherwise county and township police are responsible for regulation. HASTINGS MEN’S SOFTBALL He suggests two alternatives for ORV owners looking for prime riding areas: Either band together as a club and buy property or pressure businesses which sell ORVs to pro­ vide areas. Willison says it isn't up to the DNR to provide ORV trails. "If a person buys a chainsaw, should we provide him a tree?" says Willison. “Hopefully not." Local youth compete in State Track Meet Three Hastings boys competed in the AAUSears Junior Olympics State Track Meet here last Saturday in Battle Creek. Chase Young, took a sixth place in the mile in the 13-14 year old division. Chris Young look a third place in the 880 yard run in lhe 11-12 year old division. Shaync Horon took a first place in the mile, a second place in the 880 yard run and a sixth place in lhe long jump in the 11-12 year old division. Shayne Horon and Chris Young, qualified to run in the AAU-Sears Junior Olympic Regional Track Meet on July 19-20 in In­ dianapolis, Ind. CORRECTION: The name of Hastings soccer coach Doug Mepham was left off the list of Hastings fall sports coaches which appeared in last week's Hastings Banner. Mepham will coach the Sax­ on soccer team for the second time this fall. WOMEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE Blue Division Gold BAD Tree McDonald's Hastings Merchants. Bourdo Logging Hastings Chrysler... Nashville Merchants Brown Jug Silver .7-2 Pennock Hospital............... .5-4 Larabee Construction Hastings Sanitary Hastings Fiberglass4-3 Art Meade Auto................................................ 2-3 Hastings Wrecker 2-5 Bronze Flexfab Hallifax Services Stevens Tnrkmg Little Caesar's Grand St............................................ Proline Big Wheel 10, Coleman 11. Andrus 13, Coleman 9. Andrus 15. Little Brown Jug 2. DAH-rained out-Brown Jug Standings Andrus DAH Little Brown Jug Coleman Ins Big Wheel Red Division Variety Shoppe 12, JAJ Auto 2. County Seal 1, City Bank 4. Bruces 8, Pitson Ring 5. Standings .7-0 .4-2 .2-4 .1-8 0-6 Bruces Water Cond Hastings City Bank Piston Ring County Seat Lounge Variety Shoppe JAJ Auto Last Week Results Hallifax's 14, Grand St. 10 McDonald's 15. Jug 13 Larabee 8, Hexfab 10 Laribee 18, Caesar's 8 Wrecker 12, Fiberglass 7 Stevens 8, Proline 6 Hast. Merchants 9, Chrysler 6 Hast. Merchants 13, Nash. Merchants 9 BAD Tree 15. Bourdo 3 Pennock 14, Art Meade 6 Sanitary 12, Wrecker 0 Stevens 11, Caesar's 10. This week’s schedule Wednesday, June 25-6:15 Bourdo vs. Nashville Merchants; 7:30 Larabee vs. Hallifax; 8:30 Wrecker vs. Flexfab; 9:30 Pennock vs. Hexfab. Thursday, June 26 - 6:15 BAD vs. Nashville Merchants; 7:30 BAD vs. Chrysler; 8:30 Art Meade vs. Fiberglass; 9:30 Jug vs. Hastings Merchants. Friday, June 27-6:15 Caesar's vs. Pro­ line; 7:30 Caesar's vs. Sanitary; 8:30 Grand St. vs. Sanitary; 9:30 Grand St. vs. Pennock. Six winner crowned In Hastings Open Six winner. were crowned in the Hastings Country Club area tournament last Saturday and Sunday. A total of 140 golfen par­ ticipated in the tournament, which was broken into flights for the second day. The top three placers in each flight were: (l)Mark Miller (2)Carl Peurach (3)Jerry Reese First flight (IJJohn McKinley (2)Lenny Bums (3)Ned Burger Second flight (l)Larry Pudway (2)Bemie Weller (3)Pat Magee Third flight (l)Larry Donavan (2)Run Miller (3)Gene Kowaich Fourth flight (l)Terry Haas (2)Jeff Travis (3)Larry Gorski Fifth flight (l)Bill Beyer (2)Rom Rasery (3)Kurt Beyer Upcoming Sports June 26 — The annual Hastings area golf outing for alumni and friends of Western Michigan University at the Hastings Country Club. The cost of the tourney and dinner is $30. Reservations can be obtained by calling Lew Lang at 945-3931. June 30 — Hastings Novice Open — Held at the Johnson Field courts, there is an $8 en­ try fee. There is a consolation tourney for all first round losers. Trophies will be awarded to the first and second place winners. The tour­ nament is open to boys and girls age 12-16. For more information call Kay Loftus at 945-3940 (day) or 945-3222 (evenings). July 12 — Shatter Silence Golf Classic —Held by the Quota Club of Grand Rapids at Saskatoon Golf Club in Alto, the classic is » four-person scramble including a champion­ ship flight and blind bogey flight. Entry fee is $40 per player. For more information call Marcia Scollon at 949-2100. (Any person wishing to add their sports event to Upcoming Sports should call Steve Vedder at the Reminder 945-9554). Shatter Silence Golf Classic set The first annual Shaner Silence Golf Classic will be held by Quora Club of Grand Rapids on Saturday, July 12, at Saskatoon Golf Club. Alto. The Classic will be a four person scramble, including a championship flight and a blind bogey flight. Entry fee is $40 per player, and both men and women are invited to par­ ticipate. The $40 contribution to Quora Club will help cover costs of this event which in­ cludes 18 holes of golf, cart, food, beer and Charles Kenney of Plymouth recently shot a hole-in-one at Riverbend Golf Course's spring No. 8. Kenney aced the 150-yard par-3 with a 5-wood. It was his first ace In 60 years of golfing. H^tHOW!S Hasl,n9s aced Riverbend s blue No. 9. The 72-year old one in 13 yea?s ofr°gnomngCe ‘he 11°'yard par'3 h°'e' " ““ h'8 h0Wr” Golfers will have a chance to win a 1986 Buick Century donated by Sharpe Buick, in a Hole-in-One contest. There will also be a 50/50 contest with a chance to win for the lie closest to the pin. along with other prizes. Sponsors for this event are also invited to contribute. For a minimum ice vl xw, an> organization will be entitled to advertising at the golf course throughout the day, including recognition during the awards presentations. Quora Club is an International Service Club dedicated to helping the Hearing and Speech Impaired. Quora Club of Grand Rapids has made possible several contributions to the local community, including: -Hearing equipment at Devos Hall and the Civic Theatre. -A Cnb-O-Gram at Butterworth Hospital used in hearing tests for newborns. -Programs for the oral deaf at Shawnee Park Elementary. -Camperships for handicapped children al Indian Trails Camp. For more information contact: Marcia Scollon at 949-2100. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 26.1986- Page 9 Hastngs man sentenced to jail for store theft David W, Applegate. 21. was scnicnccJ Friday in Barn County Circuit Court io • year in jail and three years' probation for «*•' November. 1985 theft of a coat from Wheel in Hastings. Applegale, of 118 E. Green St.. Hastingspleaded guilty io larceny from a building after a two-day trial in the matter that ended up Two Hastings men enter guilty plea Two Hastings men involved in the break-in of Gilmore Jewelers during a power failure June 8 pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the incident in Barry County Circuit Court Friday. Eugene Gibson, appearing in court with his right arm heavily encased in bandages, admit­ ted to smashing one of Gilmore’s display win­ dows and taking several jewelry items shortly after a car smashed into a utility pole on State Street, temporarily blacking out the Delton Kellogg bus driver Ken Enyart, (center), receives trophy after plac­ ing third in the State Championship School Bus Roadeo. Presenting the award are Jerry Basch, (left), general supervisor for safety education for AAA of Michigan and Dale Goby (right), president of lhe Michigan Associa­ tion for Pupil Transportation. Delton driver wins bus roadeo Delton resident Kent Enyart. a bus driver for the Delton Kellogg schools, placed third at the state championship school bus roadeo in Eaton Rapids Wednesday. June 18. Jerry Basch. general supervisor for safety education for AAA Michigan, and Dale Goby, president of the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation, presented Enyart his trophy. Nearly 600 school bus drivers competed in 13 regional roadeos statewide and 39 vied for the state crown which was won by Dave Wisdom of Lansing. Darlene Dacey of Delton also participated in the stale finals. The regional and stole contests test a driver’s ability to maneuver a standard school bus and their knowledge of safety regulations. Kent is a I978 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg Schools in Middleville. Pair plead guilt to attempted larceny in boat motor thefts Two of four men implicated in a scries of boat motor thefts pleaded guilty lo attempted larceny Friday in Barry Couni? Circuit Court. Michael S. Harville. 17. of 11914 Saddler Rd.. Plainwell, admitted to stealing an out­ board motor from a Marsh Road residence April 16. Leonard A. Griffie,.21,. of 6644 Lindsey Rd.. Delton; admitted to taking a boat motor from anqihcr^lershJUtod/Midcncc May.tL Both pleaded guilty to attempted larceny in exchange for the dropping of more serious larceny charges. Two others arrested at the same time as Harville and Griffie are waiting court action. A juvenile male is being processed through Barry County Juvenile Court, and 17-year-old Stephen S. Barker, of 6681 Dennison. Plainwell, is expected to plead to attempted larceny Friday in circuit court. A slate police investigation into a rash of boat motor thefts on Gun Lake and other neighboring lakes led to the arrest of the four. Police expect more arrests soon. Detective Sgt. Robert Golm of the Wayland post said. Sentencing for Harville was set for July 18. Griffie is due to be sentenced July 25. In other court action Friday. Laurel Gar­ rison. 33. amfwife Jacklynn, 39. of 11459 E. Shore Dr.. Delton, pleaded guilty to attemp­ ted welfare fraud. The couple admitted to failing to report Mrs. Garrison's income from a part-time job to the Department of Social Services, from which they were receiving assistance. They will be sentenced July 25 Also Friday. Thomas C. VanSiclen. 19, of 428 E. Blair St.. Hastings, pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of a building over $100. VanSiclen kicked in one of the front win­ dows of Barter Fair on Jefferson Street because he was mad at his girlfriend, he told the court. He will be sentenced July 18. And Robert E. Madison. 20, of 1537 S. Hanover, Hastings, pleaded guilty to attemp­ ted larceny of a building for lhe February 27 break-in of a State Road residence. Sentencing in that case was set for August Grand Rapids man accused of sex assault A 34-year-old Grand Rapids man accused of sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl was bound over to circuit court Monday on charges of first degree criminal sexual conduct. Gary L. Stephens, of 5507 Mick SE. was bound over after a preliminary exam in district court where the seven-year-old testified that Stephens assaulted her at her Yankee Springs Township home. Stephens was due to be arraigned tomorrow in Barry County Circuit Court. HASTINGS COUNTRYCLUB RESULTS: Men’s Mon. Night Golf League —BLUE DtVIS ION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-23 . 8. Stanley 48-3 W. Nita 47-4; D. Goodyear 49-3: 8 McGinnis 54-1; J Echtenow 51-0; J. Col­ emon 43-1; D. O’Connor 47-3; P. Hodge* 51-3; D. Goodyear 49-4. L. Kornstodt 64-1; J. Coleman 43-V B. McGinni* 54-0 STANDINGS... W. Nita 19; P. Hodge* IB; J. Coleman 17; B. McGinnis 17; J. Echtunaw 16; D Goodyear 15: J. Jocob* 15; D. O’Connor 5; E. Mathew* 12: J. Ketchum 2; T. Sutherland 11; J. Rugg 10; H. Botlcher 9; I. Gillespie 8; B. Stanley 7; J. Pan­ fil 6; L. Kornjtodt 1; G. Cove 0. PAIRING FOR 6-30 FRONT NINE...J. Rugg v». B. McGinni*; L. Gillespie v». D. Goodyear; G. Cove v*. J. Colemon; W. Nita vs. J. Ketchum; T. Sutherland vs. P. Hodge*; B. Stanley vs. J. Echtenow; J. Panfil vs. H. Bottcher; D O'Connor vs. J. Jacob*; L. Kormtodt vs. E. Mathew*. -GREEN DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-23... B. Young* 45-3; K. Smith 55-2. N. Gardner 41-3; D. Beduhn 51-4; R Miller 43-1; B. Willison 50-2; R. Dawe 46-1; R- Erroir 51-0; M. Dorman 52-2; J. Walker 44-2; R. Teegordin 49-3; D. Gau** 47-2; R. Dawe 46-2: N. Gardner 41-1. STANDINGS... D. Beduhn 7; R. Teegordin 7; B. Young* 7; J. Walker 6: B. Willi*on 6. K. Smith 6. D. Gauss 6: N. Gordn.tr 5; R. Miller 5: R. Dawe 3; M. Dorman 2; R. Frrair 0. PAIRING FOR 6-30 FRONT NINE...M. Dorman vs. R. Erroir; R. Dawe v». K. Smith; R. Teegor dm v*. 8. Youngs; J. Walker vs. D. Gau**; N. Gardner vs. B Williison; D. Beduhn v*. R. Miller. _G<XD DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-23... J- H*her 38-4. D. JaVan 45-4; G. Holman 40-4. 8* Miller 43-4; D Foster 49-0; L. Long 44-0; D. Cot ter 44-0; B. Krueger 47-0; B Rohde 4* ?; D. Lrenger 42-4; B Stock 40-4; G.4com>de 37-3; T. Chasv 42-2; J. Kennedy 47-0: J. Hoke 44-0; B.. Stock 40 1. STANDINGS... 0. Jarman 21. B Miller 20. B. Krueger 17; T. Chose 17; J. Kennedy 15; B Vonderveen 14; J. Fisher 14; G. Ironside 13; B Rohde 13; G. Hamaty 12; J. Hoke 12; L. Long 12; G. Holman 12: D. lorenger 2. B. Stock 11;B. Hollister 4; D Cotter 3; D. Foster 2. PAIRING FOR 6-30 BACK NINE...T. Chose v*. J. HOke; B. Rohde v*. B. Stock; D. Jarman vs. G. Ironside; D. Colter vs. J. Fisher: G. Hamaty vs. B. Hollister; D. Foster vs. G. Holman; B. Vonderveen v*. I. Long; J. Kennedy vs. B Krueger; D. Lorenger vs. B. Miller. -RED DIVISION MATCH RESULTS 6-23... D Jacobs 41-4; M. Cook 53-3: H. Burke 49-3: G. Crolhers 46-4. J. Hopkin* 48-3: L. Perry 42-4; F. McMillan 44-0: H. Burke 49-1; L Gorlinger 53-1; M. Bacon 93-0. P. Lubieniecki 50-1: J. Hopkins 46-0; P. Siegel 59-3; M. Cook 53-2; C. Morey 51-4; D. Holl 48-4; F. McMillon 44-4; G Lawrence 50-4; D. Jacobs 41-1, S. Baxter 56-2; A. Hoven* 53-0. G. Etter 58-0. H. Stonlake 53-0. P. Lubieniecki 50-0. STANDINGS... D. Holl 28; P lu­ bieniecki 24. J. Hopkins 2). L. Gorlinger 20; G. Crolhers 20. D Jacobs 19; F. McMillan 18 H Stanioke 16; C- Morey 16: S Baxter 16. P. Siegel 14; H Burke 13; G. Lawrence 12: G. Etter 9 A. Hoven* 9; M. Cook 9. I. Perry 8; M. Bocon. PAIRINGS FOR 6 30 FRONT NINE S Baxter vs. J. Hopkins M. Cook vs. I. Perry. H. Burke v*. G. Etter. C. Morey v* D Jocob*. G Lawrence v* D Holl P Siegel v*. A. Hoven* P lu­ bieniecki *. I Gorhnger. M. Bocon v*. F. McMillon. G Crothers vs. H. Ston lake. SILVER DIVISION — MATCH RESULTS 6-23... B. Kubiak 41-4; I. Archer 45-4; J. Burkholder 43-4; D. Browner 49-4; B. losty 53-0; B. Welled 41-0; B. Wiersum 46-0: T‘> Bellgroph 50-0; L. Archer 43-4: B. LaJoye 41-4. B. Cove 40-4; B. Kubiak 43-1; T. Cleveland 45-0. D. Ellis 43 0 STANDINGS . I. Archer 24; S. Williams 22; T. Bellgroph 20 J. Burkholder 20; B. Cove 18; B Weller 18; D. Ellis 16; P. Ed­ wards 15; B. Wiersum 13; B Kubiak 12; B. losty 11; P. Mogg 10; T. Cleveland 10. B. LaJoy«9; D. Brower 8: T. Hording 8; H. Wattles 6. J. Austin 0. PAIRINGS FOR 6-30 BACK NINE... B. Weller s. T. Hording. I. Archer vs. P. Mogg; B. LaJoye vs. D. Brower; H. Wattles vs. B losty; P. Edwards vs. T. Bellgroph; B. Kubiak vs. J. Ausling; S. Williams vs. T. Cleveland J. Burkholder v*. B Cove; B. Wiersum vs. D. Ellis. -WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-23... D Dim­ mer* 49-2; H. Nolan 62-3; M. Flohr 45-4. M. Flohr 45-4.T Johnson 47-2; R. Newton 62-1. F. Markle 50-0; C. Crultenden 48-0. E. Bohannon 44-4; J Toburen 48-4; M. Flohr 45-4. M Dimond 46-4; M McPhillips 69-0; G. Brown 68 0, R. Newton 62-0: N. Carter 40-0. STANDINGS... F. Markle 23; F Markle 22; J. Toburen 14. N. Carter 14; E. Buhannon 14; D Dimmers II: C. Crultenden 11; M. McPhillips 10; 0 Hoekstra 10; M. Dimond 9. R. Newton 9, T. Boop 7. T. Johnson 7; H NoIon 4, T. William 4; G. Brown 3. PAIRING FOR 6 30 BACK NINE.. T. William vs. H. NoIon. C. Crultenden vs. T. Johnson M. McPhillips vs. T. Boop M. Flohr vs N Carter; D Hoekstra vs. G Brown 0 Dimmers vs, M. Dimond E Bohannon vs. F. Markle downtown area. Gibson. 23. of 738 E. State St., cut his arm during the burglary , his attorney said. He pleaded guilty to attempted burglary as part of a plea agreement. Donald R. Cousins Jr.. 18. of 636 E. Grand St., pleaded guilty to attempted receiving and concealing of stolen property. He told the court that he was at Gibson's Hastings home when Gibson returned after the break-in. He said Gibson gave him and a friend part of the stolen jewelry. Cousins will be sentenced July 25 and Gib­ son July 18. In other court action Friday, a Battle Creek man accused of burglarizing a Manning Lake Road residence two weeks ago pleaded guilty to attempted breaking and entering in ex­ change for the dropping of more serious burglary charges. Courtney W. Price. 18. of Apt. 132 21st St., admitted to taking items from a home belonging to Delton resident Larry Maupin after Price and a friend broke into Maupin's home through a window. Price was apprehended by Maupin as Price and his accomplice were loading lhe stolen merchandise into their car. The accomplice escaped. wtth Applegate's original defense attorney removing himself from the case, saving he had been lied to by his client. During a preliminary exam on (he case. Ap­ plegate apparently used a receipt rccicved from another purchase at Big Wheel as proof •hat he had purchased the coat, and only after the receipt was proved to have come from a separate purchase did Applegate stand trial for •he offense. Also on Friday, the Judge Richard Shuster sentenced James T. Snead Jr.. 17. of 301 Lakeside Dr.. Delion, to one year in tail and three years’ probation for the May 7 break-in of a Pine Lake Road residence. Snead pleaded guilty May 23 to taking a quantity of liquor from the home. As part of Friday's sentence. Snead was ordered to perform 200 hours of community sc.r'.’cc- And the judge said Snead could be eligible to stay in a halfw ay house for first of­ fenders after his first six months in jail. Richard D. VanMalscn. 18. of 6860 Whimeyville Rd.. Middleville. was sentenced to three months in jail and two years’ proba­ tion for burglarizing a Parmalec Road home Iasi October. Jeffery A. Pederson. 17. of 427 S. East St.. Hastings, was put on three years’ probation for malicious destruction of a building. As part of his sentence. Pederson will be allowed to expunge his record if he does not violate his probation. Andrew L. Eastridge. 25. of 7769 by September 15. Martin C. Allcrding was allowed to con­ tinue probation on a receiving stolen property conviction after he violated probation by be­ ing out past his curfew. The court refused io grant a sentence reduc­ tion request by Jerry E. Samis. 18. of 330 W. State Rd.. Hastings, who is serving six mon­ ths in jail and three years of probation for at­ tempted uttering and publishing. And the court issued a bench warrant for David E. Fox. 30. of 2943 Lawrence Rd.. Hastings, who failed to show up for sentenc­ ing on a conviction of attempted delivery and manufacture of marijuana. Woodland Rd . Lake Odessa, was put on pro­ bation for a year for the attempted carrying of a concealed weapon. Eastridge's attorney Richard Shaw told the court Eastridge thought he was carrying his firearms legally when he was stopped and ar­ rested by police. Douglas A. Smith. 27. of Lot 172. Wilker­ son Lake. Cloverdale, was sentenced for violating probation on an attempted uttering and publishing conviction. Smith failed to pay court-ordered restilutior His probation was extended to October and he was oidcred to spend 30 days in the Barry County Jail if the restitution wasn't paid County’s Truth in Taxation’ fails to draw comment Driver rolls car, cited by police for drunk driving There were no public comments when the Barry County Board of Commissioners held a truth-in-taxation hearing during its regular Tuesday meeting. The state-mandated hearing was scheduled to let the public know that the county will be receiving more revenue than last year from the same 5.87 millage rate. "The projected increase in revenue to the county amounts to about $53,832. said Com­ missioner Ted McKehty. chairman of the board’s finance committee. "The money will be used for general operating expenses by the board." A 26-year-old Lake Odessa man was ar­ rested on charges of driving while intoxicated after he lost control of his car on Bayne Road Saturday night and crashed. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Team report that David E. Stephens of 9300 N. Eaton Hwy. was westbound on Bayne cast of Eaton Road at 9:30 p.m. when his car left the roadway, crashed into a ditch and rolled over. Bayne was token to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated for a leg injury and then arrested by state troopers. A July 25 sentencing date was set. Minor injuries suffered in local traffic accident The wife of a Hastings man accused of causing the January explosion of a Cedar Creek Road mobile home has been arraigned in Barty Courtly Circuit Court on charges ot trying to smuggle marijuana to her husband in jail. Roxane P. DeWitt. 22. of 221'4 S. Jeffer­ son St.. pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of delivering or manufacturing marijuana. An August 11 trial date was set. Mrs. DeWitt is accused of concealing a baggie of marijuana in the bottom of a pouch of chewing tobacco she mailed to her husband at the Barry County Jail. The baggie was discovered May 20 after jail officials became suspicious over an inci­ dent involving Mrs. DeWitt’s husband Dennis lhe night before the drugs were discovered. DeWitt is in jail awaiting trial on charges of firing shots at a mobile home January 6. caus­ ing a gas leak that led lo the trailer's explo­ sion. The explosion injured eight people, in­ cluding four policemen investigating the shooting. According to Barry County Sheriffs deputies, one of the jail’s corrections officers found DeWitt and others burning something in one of their cells, but before the officer could discover what was being burned, the in­ mates had flushed the contraband down the toilet. The cell was searched and deputies discovered a homemade marijuana pipe, they said. The next day. deputies said, a search of in­ mates' incoming mail by jail administrator Dan Dipert resulted in the discovery of the marijuana baggie in a package addressed to DeWitt from his wife. Mrs. DeWitt could be sentenced to up to four years in prison if convicted. Her husband could face life imprisonment if convicted of the charges relating to the explo­ sion. which include attempted second uegree murder, assault with a dangerous weapon and using a firearm in the commission of a felony­ Suspect’s wife accused of delivering marijuana to him A three car collision al 4:15 p.m.. Tuesday, resulted in minor injuries and a rerouting or delay of traffic for drivers returning home from work. The accident occurred at the junction of M-37 and M-43. Michael Loftus. 37. of Hastings, who was castbound on M-43. was stopped at the blink­ ing light wailing for the car ahead of him to turn left onto M-37. when he was hit in the rear end of his automobile. "This girl came around the comer and she must not have seen me stopped. Usually, yo** can go around a car on the right, but there was a semi pulling one of those oversized mobile homes pulled off to the side of the road-' reports Loftus. The driver of the second vehicle. Kelly Ann Pritchard. 16. of Hastings, slammed on the brakes, locking them, and forcing her sideways over the centerline and into the path ot a westbound pick-up truck, said Loftus. The pick-up was driven by Gars Heim* zlman. 40. of Wayland. ’ The Pritchard vehicle was hit in the side by the oncoming truck and which forced her into the back end of the Loftus vehicle. Pritchard and her two passengers. Brenda Shield. 18. of Delion and Sherry Pritchard. 14. ot Hasting*, sustained minor injuries and sought their own treatment. Neither Loftus nor Heintzlman were in­ jured. Pritchard was cited for driving too fast for conditions. Read the News of Barry County EVERY WEEK in the HASTINGS BANNER When you live in Barry County, you want to know about the activities, from births and marriages to county government and school issues. Knowing your community and its people makes you feel “more at home". The Hastings Banner’s news staff keeps tabs of City Hall, the County Courthouse, school boards, courts and police agencies. You can read sports news that goes beyond high school to cover bowling, golf, softball, fishing and hunting (when In season). News of local clubs, social activites and school events can also be found in The Banner, along with special columns on local history, public opinion, Ann Landers and cooking. Just think what you might have missed already! FILL OUT THE COUPON BELOW AND MAIL IT IN TODAY! Today’s News is TOMORROW’S HISTORY! While the big news of the world is reported in headlines of major newspapers In city after city across the nation, the news of Hastings and Barry County can be found ONLY In The Hastings Banner. The Banner serves as the chronicle of life in our community and is so important to future historians that It Is being preserved on microfilm at the University of Michigan. Nowhere else are local names and places, Including YOUR NAME, as Important as In The Hastings Banner. When you buy a subscription, you help to preserve the history of our people, our city, our county, our community organizations, our Industries and our schools. *1100 II Only... PER YEAR in BARRY COUNTY r Send my subscription to: | I I I I I I I NAME_________________________________ ADDRESS CITY STATE______ ZIP Enclosed in my payment lor: $11 Barry County $14.50 Other Areas or call... 948-8051 $9.00 Students (9 months) $13.00 Surrounding Counties (AllMan, Calhoun Eaton. Ionia. Kalamazoo and Kann for more information! P.O. Box B, Hastings, Michigan 49058 I I �Page 10- The Hastings Sanner- Thursday, June 26,1986 Doggone good idea discussed by county for increasing night patrol By Elaine Gilbert A German shepherd owned by Corporal Mike Lesick might be in for a doggone adven­ turesome night life. There's a possibility that Lesick's dog might be deputized to serve with the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Although the dog won't carry a gun. he will sink his teeth into the job if called upon. If the couniv Board of Commissioners gives its nod of approval. Lesick has volunteered to beef up the midnight road patrol by offering his services and those of his dog. Speaking to the board on Tuesday. Lesick said that using the dog would be a cost effec­ tive method of increasing night patrols from one to two units. “Increased police patrols will benefit lhe community.” he said, and the use of a police dog will improve "citizen safety at a minimal cost." As part of the plan. Lesick said he would be willing to switch from his daytime job at the sheriff’s department to the 11 p.m. lo 7 a.m. shift if commissioners allow his canine to ac­ company him on midnight patrol. Currently the sheriff department has only one car on the midnight patrol and it was jusl brought back on the road last Saturday after a two month absence due to a financial crunch. Because of that budget crunch. Sheriff David Wood told the board that he had asked his staff to look for possible alternatives, unusual ways of providing and/or financing law enforcement. "It would be a good se­ cond unit out there (on midnight patrol),” said Wood. "Our experience has shown us that lhe need for a canine unit has been bet­ ween 1J p.m. to 7 a.m....It could be the trend for the future — not that we’d go to all canine units." "I’m confident that he (Lesick) can do the job," Wood said during a recess al the board meeting. Lesick asked the board to try the canine unit on a six-month trial basis. Although commis­ sioners seemed interested in the proposal. Chairman Carolyn Coleman said a state law prohibits the county from directly contracting services from an employee. However, she said that there is possibly a way for the board to accept Lesick’s offer without directly contracting with him and still be able to compensate him for his expenses of furnishing the dog. She asked the board’s central services and finance committees to continue pursuing Mike Lesick works with one of his dogs. possible methods to implement Lesick’s pro­ posal and to bring their ideas to the full board for consideration. Lesick estimates that his plan would cost the county $3,360 per year (or $1.680 for the six months trial) for the use of the dog. It docs not include lhe wages Lesick is already being paid. The full one year cost of approximately $3,360 dollars includes $500 for a week’s training for Lesick and the dog’s initial cer­ tification for police patrol work; $960 for re­ quired monthy training to maintain proficien­ cy; $480 for life insurance on the dog; $720 for medical and maintenance expenses for the dog; $600 for equipment (leashes, collars, harness, training suits, etc.) and $1500 ($50 per month) to sublet the dog to the county. SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES' FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters * All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Farm • Business • Group Health • Retirement • Mobile Home Musical concert, message planned The McCallum United Brethren Church on Otis Lake Road will hold a musical con­ cert with a Biblical Message, presented by Marty Miller of Clare, Michigan. The concert will take place at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 29. A free-will offering will be taken during the service. For more information, call 623-8226. Rosenberger reunion June 29 Attention classmates and parents and teachers you are all invited to the Rosenberger School reunion on June 29, I p.m. al the Edward Schrock home on 11204 76th Street. Clarksville. Bring a dish to pass and table service. If more information is need­ ed please call 616 868-6350. Lesick explained that the dog is valued at thousands of dollars and that the longevity of a dog involved in police work is eight to |Q years. Based on those figures, he said that a $50 per month reimbursement fee would cover some of his1 investment in the dog. He joked that the county would not have to incur retirement or holiday pay for the dog. Concerning the extra vehicle that would be needed for Lesick and his dog. he said the deparment has an "older Ford” that could be put in service because it is still road worthy. Using dogs in latv enforcement work can be a tremendous asstet, and "is an increasing trend all over with many departments affected by budget cuts and manpower cuts that are depleting patrols," Lesick told the board. He also said the practice is not new. Dogs have been in-use try police in New York City since 1896. Currently there arc about 50,000 dogs being used for police work in the United Stales. Neighboring law enforcement agencies that use dogs include departments in Allegan County, Bedford, Pennfield and Kentwood. Lesick has been involved with police dog handling since the early 1970s. ' Sheriff Wood noted that Lesick, at primari­ ly his own expense, has offered the services of his dogs over the years to successfully track down criminals and even to find an elderly woman who had been lost and might have died otherwise. In extolling the benefits of using a dog, Lesick said, "They’ve been proved very ef­ fective" especially with fleeing criminals. With current Michigan law, a police officer can’t shoot to apprend a criminal unless the felon poses a threat. However, a dog can legally be used to ap­ prehend, grab and hold a criminal, he said. Noting that occasionally a fleeing person may have to sustain stitches as the result of being apprehended by a dog, he said, "it’s a lot bet­ ter than shooting" at a criminal. “Once you shoot, you can’t call a bullet back but you can call a dog back," said Lesick. A dog can be called back "within two feet and never lay a tooth on a person.” Lesick said he has been told that use of the dog would not add to the cost of the county’s liability insurance. • Police dogs can save on manpower hours too, he noted, because they can search buildings, fields, woods, etc. faster than of­ ficers can. "Other departments have saved 1,500 to 2,000 man-hours per year with a dog." The cost savings to the board of using a dog in comparison with the expense of hiring an experienced deputy would be about $25,500, he said. Wood said a canine unit would noi be in violation with the deputies’ union contract. McGregor, Wolpe accept debate Invites Jackie McGregor, Republican candidate in Michigan’s Third Congressional District, has accepted invitations with WMMT-Channel 3. Kalamazoo and WUHQ-Channel 41, Battle Creek to debate her oponent Howard Wolpe, D-Lansing. McGregor said that she has declined debate invitations which focus on Third World issues. She said that she is hopeful more debates can be arranged. Alleged Satanic messages subject of presentation "Rock-A-Specijl-Report," with Michael Mills, Multi-Media, a presentation exposing hidden and satanic messages in rock music will be held at Central Auditorium, Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m. Free admission to all. County discusses need for elevator In the wake ot the recent injury by a juror who tripped on a staircase in the Barry County Courthouse, the need to install an elevator in die building resurfaced at Tuesday's meeting of the county board of commissioners. -Wc really need to do it." said Commis­ sioner Cathy Williamson. Board Chairman Carolyn Coleman echoed those sentiments, saying that county buildings need to be made more accessible to the public, including the handicapped. For several years, the board has wanted to comply with requirements to make the historic structure accessible to lhe handicap­ ped. A board committee previously did the research and went through a preliminary plan­ ning stage but _ when the board was going to launch the project, a budget crunch put it on hold. A lack of capital improvement funds has kept lhe project on the back burner, but com­ missioners arc concerned because of the -handicapped law” that hangs over their heads. Installation of an elevator is estimated to cost close to $400,000 and one commissionior noted that the estimate is about a year old. Last week, one of the jurors serving on the Norman H. Woodmansee trial fell on the courtroom stairs after court had been adjourn­ ed. The juror sustained injuries to her foot and was hospitalized. Commissioner Ted McKelvey asked com- Hastings students make Dean’s List missioners io think about asking voters in the county to approve a one-mill tax for two years lo pay for a project that would make ail the county programs barrier free, including the installation of an elevator. "I'm just throwing (his out for you to think about." McKelvey told the board. One mill would generate about $460,000 per year, he said after the meeting. Another possibility for financing such a project could be a bond issue, he said. On the motion of Commissioner Rae M. Hoarc. the board voted to have its finance committee pursue the idea of looking into various methods to make the courthouse and other county buildings accessible. Besides the elevator, courthouse n novation plans (which arc already drawn up), provide for the construction of a commissioners meeting room on the third floor. "This room (the current meeting room in (he courthouse annex) would he turned into storage which is badly needed." said Coleman. In other business, the board voted 5-1 to in­ crease from $40 to $80 the fee charged by the Eaton-Barry County Health Department for evaluation of water supplies (wells) and sewage disposal systems. The fee hike already has been approved by the Eaton County Board of Commissioners. Hoarc noted that it is costly for the health department to provide those services, which are not mandated, and that the property owners must start bearing some of the cost. She said some private businesses charge more than $300 for the same type of service. "We’ll havc to increase the fee to $80 or drop the whole thing." she told the hoard before it voted. Commissioner P. Richard Dean cast the on­ ly dissenting vote. Later, discussing another matter. Dean said he had received several comments from per­ sons who complained about the lack of privacy when they've needed to meet with a representative from the Social Security Ad­ ministration in the Commission on Aging of­ fice in Hastings. A representative from social security holds hours in that building several times per month for the convenience of area residents. Dean said the most recent comment was from someone who felt "it was degrading to have to pour out their life history in front of an audience.. It was an embarassment for her." Dean questioned why the social security representative has to use that facility, but Hoare explained-that "wc had to fight to get them (social security) to come here (from Grand Rapids).** Coleman added. “They (social security personel) don’t think it’s an} thing for a 75 or 80 year old to drive downtown in Grand Rapids. Dean said he would discuss the matter with Eloise Wolf. COA executive director. In another matter, the board agreed to sell an old sheriffs department patrol car to Woodland Township for $1,000. Two Hastings students were named to the dean's list at Lake Superior Stale Col­ lege in Saulte Saint Marie, Michigan. Robin L. Styring and Andrew L. Smith, both of Hastings, were named to the dean’s list for the 1986 spring quarter. To qualify students must receive a 3.5 grade point average, or higher. Notice given to July 4th boaters on Algonquin Lake A hazardous condition will exist in the area of Snake Island during the fireworks display on July 4th. The Algonquin Lake Community Association. Correction: At lhe Michigan Liquor Control protest bearing held in Lansing on June 17, Richard Beduhn. president of the Hastings Savings and Loan Association, said: "It is not true that we would not proceed with our building if the liquor license is not transferred, because we do plan to start demolition there this week.” This sentence was inaccurately quoted in last week’s article about the hearing. We apologize for the error. AREA BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS IT’S A GIRL Archie and Susan (Stack) Annino, Warsaw, Indiana, Kara Nicole, 8 p.m. June 19, 1986, 8 lbs.. 6 oz., 21 inches. Proud grandparents are Robert and Dorothy Stack of Hastings and Ralph and Eva Armino of New Castle, PA. Richard and Valeria Campbell, Nicole Lynne, June 14, at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. 7 lbs., 7 oz., 19 inches, 3:04 a.m. Proud grandparents are Merlin and Doreen Buhl of Hastings and Clare Campbell of Battle Creek. Michael and Brenda LaPrairie, Hastings, June 14, 3:58 p.m., 7 lbs., 11 oz., at Com­ munity Hopsital in Battle Creek. David and Cynthia Beckwith, Hastings, June 19, 8:31 a.m., 8 lbs. 13 oz.. named Kristen Renee. Proud grandparents are Karl and Dollie Larsen, Jack and Marcy Fowler and Jerry Beckwith all of Hastings. Richard and Barbara Shaw, Vermontville, June 22, 10:49 p.m., 7 lbs., 13 oz. Juror Rosemary Mattice of 4131 N. Charlton Park Rd. shows off her cast from her fall down the Barry County Courthouse stairs. Her accident led to a county commission discussion of the need for an elevator in the courthouse. The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-6051 IT’S A BOY Bill and Bernice Maker, Benjamin Thomas, June 14. Grandparents are Lynn and Agnes Collins and Bill and Bonnie Maker all of Nashville Richard and Sue Milleson of Lacey. John and Rona Szydzik, Battle Creek, June 18, 3:03 a.m., 7 lbs., 3'A oz. Dale and Denise Gardner, Woodland, June 20, 12:36 a.m., 5 lbs. 13 oz. JIM, JOHN, DAVE...at 945-3412 REAL ES1ATI 46tt Yeai MILLER REALESTATE Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. Hosting, (616) 945-5182 M WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St, Nashville 852-9537 evenings Help Wanted RESIDENT MANAGER REALTOR Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizens Apts. Middleville, Michigan To perform a variety of skilled tasks as they pertain to the maintenance of a 50 unit HUD housing pro­ ject for Senior Citizens. Two bedroom apartment provided. Apply In person with resume and salary requirements to Mrs. VanElst, Executive Director, at Lincoln Meadow Apartments, 500 Lincoln Street, Middleville, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays thru July 9 between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dry Cleaning for over 30 years” 321S. Michipa, Hasthp Jobs Wanted HANDYMAN Hue 94M2S5 OPEN: 7-5:30 No*.-Fn..lst M:30 tisH FOR LAND CONTRACTS CAR & TRUCK REPAIR \ndrus 14338. 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BACK HOE OPERATOR WANTED: for 580-C Must be knowlcdgablc in sewer hook up and experienced. Work is in Delta Township, Lansing. Call 616-672-2185 ______________ INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE organization seeks individuals part time to find homes for high school exchange students. Excellent pay. 517-723-5729 Henderson OUTSTANDING FIELD POSITIONS with Paragon Products, Inc., S3250. Minimum 13 week period. Openings for college students. Phone Allen between 5 and 9pm 945-9879, Miscellaneous DANCE THIS SUMMER: Classes in Ballet, Tap, Modem Jazz, Acrobatics. Call 945-4431, Darlene's Studio of Dance Community Notices ATTENTION HHS Class of 1976: There will be a ten year class reunion meet­ ing Fri., June 27, at 7 pm. in Hastings. Wc will be forming committees and could really use your help. If you would like to attend please contact Deb at 945-4123 or Jed at 945-3431. All are welcome. Garage Sale ■ GARAGE SALE: 1300CovilIc Rd., Woodland, 1st road cast of Wellman, south off Coats Grove Rd. Sale items include wringer washer, snow blower, lawn mower, tires, many, many other items. Sale days: 6/26, 6/27, 6/28. Business Services BE YOUR OWN BOSS repre­ senting MERRI MAC FAMILY SHOPPING SERVICE. 100% Guaranteed line ofgifts, toys and home decor. Il’s easy and fun! No investment, collecting or delivering. Unlimited territory, excellent pay, bonuses and prizes. Car and phone ncccssssary. 1-800-992-1072________ EXPERT TREE and stump removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854___________ NEED X-TRA MONEY? Show Toy Chest products. Wc collect and deliver. Free sample program. Fun, profitable. $50 Hostess program. Call 616-729-4575, 800-922-8957 PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 POLE BARN packages erected, you furnish package, wc furnish labor. Call anytime for your labor quote. Haskin Builders (since 1970) 517-626-6174 ' POLE BUILDINGS Complete­ ly warrantccd from economy to custom deluxe. Wc will beat anv legitimate quote. Call anytime, Haskin Builders (since 1970) 517-626-6174 Thank You CARD OF THANKS Perhaps you sent a lovely card, Or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a funeral spray, If so wc saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, As any friend could say; Perhaps you were not there at all, Just thought of us that day, Whatever you did lo console our hearts, Wc thank you so much what­ ever the part. The family of Richard Main. Sharon, Christina, uarroll, and Joshua Watson, Melissa, Slewart, and Andrea London. A special thanks to friends, neighbors, and relatives for theirsupport, kindness, food, floral offerings, and sympathy. Also, Rev. Paul Deal, the Trau­ ma Emergency Unit at Butter­ worth Hospital, Beeler Funeral Home, and the Women of the Moose. For Sale FOR SALE: floor model color TV, 25” Admiral, works good. Regency monitor radio scanner, big set of speakers. 945-5731 SLIGHT PAINT DAMAGE. Flashing arrow sign, $299. Lighted, non-arrow, S279! Non lighted, $249! Free letters! Few left. Sec locally. I 800-423-0163, anytime. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-07-03.pdf e01595a7422a56219c042780dc1b5211 PDF Text Text NlEiWS I ...wrap Burglars rifle Hastings residence Michigan State Police from the Hastings Team report the theft of some $2,200 in merchandise from a McKeown Road home last Wednesday. Burglars carted away several guns, a camera, a television end miscellaneous coins and jewelry from the Jeffrey Sinclair resident sometime between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. June 25, police said. The burglary is under investigation. Golfers make mush out of greens Arsonist sought in deputy’s fire 4th of July in the past Committee seeks all-weather track Page 3 Page 7 Page8 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ___ Hastings Two male golfen who drove their golf carts on off-limits, water-soaked greens at River Bend Golf Course last Saturday and played bumper cars ot one of them are being sought by Barry County Sheriffs deputies on charges of malicious destruction of property. Deputy Don Nevins said damage to the cars and greens, the latter off-limits because of recent flooding, was nearly $2,000. Nevins said the incident occurred at around 12:45 p.m. Saturday. The golfers were accompanied by two young children. Nevins raid. Nevins said anyone golfing at the time who may have seen the incident is urged to contact the sheriffs department. I ETC?' Horse bucks rider, runs Into car A liorse belonging to YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin had to be destroyed last Saturday after it bucked off its rider and got hit by a car while heading back to its corral. Michigan State Police said the acci­ dent occurred at 6 p.m. on Briggs Road near the YMCA camp. Driver of the car, Edward Stafford of 1606 Norris Rd., Middleville, was unable to avoid the horse, which ap­ parently darted out of the woods and on­ to the road right in front of the car. Stafford and a passenger, Ema Staf­ ford. were unhurt, but the horse suffered a broken leg and had to be put to sleep, the camp’s chief wrangler said. Lamont Whitaker said be was leading a group of riders along bridle paths off Briggs Road when a rabbit darted in front of his horse. The startled horse reared up, tossing Whitaker off its back, and then headeo for the corral at the camp. Whitaker said. Whitaker said he was thrown into a tree, but only suffered a twisted ankle. He managed to calm other horses down before they, too. became panicked and followed Whitaker’s mare, he said. ‘ The horse was worth about S35O, he said. Bank official victim of extortion attempt MarsWarner ’ Warner bybvMary The FBI and the Barry County Sheriffs Department are investigating an extortion at­ tempt at Hastings City Bank Friday involving the alleged kidnapping of the wife of one of the bank officials. An unknown person called one of the bank's officers at 3 p.m. saying he was holding the officer's wife hostage and deman­ ding money for her release. Though the incident may have been a hoax, bank officials say they will make every at­ tempt to have the offender prosecuted. The wife had not been kidnapped, but it took the bank official around 10 minutes after the call came in to find out his wife was safe, Barry County Sheriff David O. Wood said. Wood said the wife had been out of the house when her husband tried to contact her after he received the phone threat. When she and her husband did make con- Man sent to prison for firing at brother Hastings resident Douglas D. Warner will serve to 2K to 10 years m prison for firing a shotgun at his younger brother Louis February 12. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster handed down the sentence June 20 despite requests from Warner's attorney and family that he be given jail time and probation rather than prison. Warner was originally accused of at­ tempting to murder his brother, but pleaded guilty May 23 to assault with in­ tent to do great bodily harm. Both his family and his lawyer said Warner had a dmg problem and needed help not available in prison. But Judge Shuster said he could not go along with recommendations for a jail sentence because Warner is a “dangerous person” with a “history of disregarding the rights and safety of others.” Warner fired a shot al his brother dur­ ing an argument the two were having at their Henry Road home. Banner ..-r . tact. Wood said, the wife said she'd gotten a call from a person earlier, saying he was a telephone company repairman and telling the wife not to answer the phone while lines were being repaired. Neil Gardner, executive vice-president of the bank, declined to identify the bank officer involved, and details of the extortion attempt are not being revealed while the case is under investigation. Gardner said the Barry County Sheriffs Department and the FBI were alerted as soon as the extortion threat was received. FBI Agents in both Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids are now handling the case. Wood said. Police have at least one lead — a ransom note apparently left al the bank by an "outside person", Wood said. The note is being analyzed for fingerprints and other clues. Wood said, and the FBI is go­ ing through its files of people that might have . . _ ™ pcipetratcd such a crime. Gardner said the bank officer involved acted "very professionally" after he received the call. "He followed the instructions he was sup­ posed to.” Gardner said the bank has a set procedure for such occurrences, and Wood said bank of­ ficials are regularly briefed on various securi­ ty procedures. Wood said he would caution anyone receiv­ ing a call from the telephone company saying the lines are being repaired to confirm the in­ formation with the telephone company involved. Gardner said he hoped that the extortionists* use of the telephone repair scam would make others subject to extortion threats aware of the ruse. Gardner said that Friday’s threat was the first of its kind for the bank. Jurors say “we did the right thing” Jurors who convicted Dowling resident Norman H. Woodmansee of two counts of murder Friday say their decision was a dif­ ficult one. but they fell they ’’did the right New outdoor activity added The YMCA summer youth camp In Barry County has a new addition to It’s outdoor activities that helps the children Identify with their environment. The Nature Center Is designed to give the campers an opportunity to discover how animals and other outdoor life adapt to the wild Here camper Jodi Rowley gently holds a rabbit, one of the many animals in the new nature center. Salaries for school officials stay the same Salaries for administrators, supervisors and non-contract employees at Hastings Public Schools will remain the same during the 1986-1987 school year as they were in 1985 1986. The school board approved salaries for non­ union employees at a special meeting. Monday. Currently, administrators' salaries total $457,989, including the superintendent’s salary of $50,000. the director of operational services at S39.696 and the district's six prin­ cipals' salaries ranging from $35,991 to $43,044. The school board also approved an amend­ ment increasing the 1985-1986 school year budget bv $25,934. to $9,389,354. This marks the fifth amendment to the anticipated budget this year. Unforeseen costs prompting this increase included a cut in the state's special funding for transportation and the necessary replacement of a boiler at the Nor­ theastern Elementary School. An agreement v as reached to begin renova­ tion on the Central Annex, a two-story, eight room structure. Daverman and Associates. Inc. of Grand Rapids has been contracted to do the architec­ tural work for a maximum of $20,000. Superintendent Carl A. Schoesscl said that the figure represents 8.5% of the total cost of $254,000. a relatively low percentage. Continued, page 10 thing." “It was a hard, hard thing,” juror Arthur Haas of Fine Lake said shortly after the ver­ dict was read at 10 a.m. Friday morning. "You had to do some real deep thinking — deep concentration. "But we all felt we did the right thing.” Jurors hesitated to elaborate on their deci­ sion to find Woodmansee guilty of both first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the Jan. 25 slaying of Dowling resi­ dent Ricky A. Goddard. The decision was reached after a threcwcck trial that included six days of testimony and 31 % hours of deliberation stretching over a two-weck period. The deliberations were the longest in recent memory, and added suspense to an already sensational trial being followed by many southwest Michigan residents. To members of the murder victim's family, the final outcome of the trial meant tears of happiness and proclamations that “justice has been done." To the convicted defendant and his family, the verdict came as a surprise, they said, and Woodmansee’s attorney says he will appeal. "After all that time (spent deliberating)", defense attorney Richard G. Stevens said. "I’m surprised (the jury) reached a verdict." As jury deliberations dragged on. the pro­ spect of a hung jury loomed closer, and even VanderVeen named Director of Education Local collision injures 3 persons A two-car collision at the comer of E. State St. and Boltwood in Hastings last Thursday sent three people to Pennock Hospital. Hastings City Police report. Police said a car being driven by Linda L. Benedict. 39. of 426 E. Grand St. Hastings, was struck by a car driven by Shawn M. Smith, 20. of 1128 S. Church. Hastings, at 8:10 p.m. A passenger in the Benedict car, Ken­ neth Benedict. 50, was injured, as well as Linda Benedict and Smith. A passenger in the Smith car was not hurt. Those injured were taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. Robert VanderVeen The Hastings Area School System announc­ ed the administrative reassignment of Robert VanderVeen from the principalship of Hastings High School to the position of Direc­ tor of Educational Services. The reassignment is effective immediately, although Vander­ Veen will continue to fulfill his principalship responsibilities until his successor at the High School is appointed by the Board of Education. VanderVeen replaces Earl Newman, who resigneu vffectivc June 30. VanderVeen is looking forward to his new position. "It’s a new challenge and I'm looking for­ ward to it from that standpoint," he said. “It’ll be hectic for a while because I’ll still be handling the principal duties, probably until August. "But now there arc other things waiting for me and it'll be hectic, but I'm looking forward to it. I'll be working with many of the same people, so that will make things easier.” VandcrVccn’s new duties include coor­ dinating all K-12 curriculum, working with school principals as well as responsibility for personnel, special projects, school con­ ferences and working closely with the superintendent. VanderVeen attended Kalamazoo College after graduating from high school m Schoolcraft. Michigan until he was drafted in­ to the U.S. Army. Foilowing his military ser­ vice. which included a tour of duty in the Far East. VanderVeen attended Western Michigan University and received his undergraduate degree from Western in 1958. VanderVeen also obtained a Master's degree in educational leadershp from Michigan State University in 1968. and has participated in other graduate programs in education since that time. Teaching industrial education classes and coaching basketball and baseball teams in Eau Claire. Michigan was VanderVeen s first educational assignment. After three years in Eau Claire. VanderVeen moved to a teaching and coaching position in Haslett. Michigan, where he stayed for two years until coming to Hastings as a teacher and coach in 1963. VanderVeen eventually was appointed as ad­ ministrative assistant to High School principal Don Gill, and assumed the principal s position in 1967 when Gill retired. In April. 1984. VanderVeen was elected to •he Executive Board of the Michigan Associa­ tion of Secondary School Principals. He also had the responsibility of being secretary for •he Association’s Senior High Commission, which represents Michigan high school ad­ ministrators in policy-making, conferences, and decisions and communications. VaiulcrVecn also was the chairperson of a North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation study done for Alma (Michigan) High School the past school year. VanderVeen is married, and he and his wife Alice have two sons. David and Scott. late last Wednesday afternoon the jury said it could not make a decision on one of the counts even though it had reached a verdict on the other count. The jury was instructed to go back to the jury room and sec if a verdict on the remain­ ing count could be decided. When the jury still hadn't decided on the re­ maining count by 5 p.m. Wednesday, deliberations were adjourned until Friday morning. It only took the jurors an hour Friday to come up with the second verdict. Jurors confirmed speculation that debate centered mainly on the first degree murder charge. The jury had reached a guilty verdict on the conspiracy charge early on in their deliberations, they said. Juror Rosemary Matticc of Hastings also confirmed after the trial that she had been blinded by camera lights when she took a tum­ ble down the last few steps of the courthouse stairs midway through deliberations. Since Matticc was not supposed to talk to police during the trial, she was unable to be questioned about the incident, which resulted in a fracture to her right foot.. The accident angered jurors, juror Robert Blough of Hastings said. "Some of us were afraid the whole trial would be called off." Instead, deliberations were delayed five days while Matticc recovered, and she was back on duty when deliberations resumed with a foot encased in plaster. After Friday's verdict. Matticc said she didn’t understand why her broken fool at­ tracted so much attention when it seemed of small importance next to .he weighty matters being considered by the jury. “You have to be sure." juror James Wickham of Hastings said of the lengthy deliberations. "You have a life on the line." While there is no death penalty in Michigan, the law mandates life imprison­ ment without parole if a person is convicted of first degree murder. Woodmansee is due to be sentenced July 11. and in addition to life in prison for first degree murder, faces an additional life sentence for the conspiracy conviction. Members of Ricky Goddard’s family, while jubilant over the jury’s decision, said Friday that "it’s not over yet". “We still have to get the other two." Beverly Goddard, Ricky's mother, said, referring to Sharon Goddard. Ricky’s wife, and Richard S. Eckstein. Mrs. Goddard's lover prior to the murder. Both allegedly con­ spired with Woodmansee to murder Goddard. Murder and conspiracy charges were drop­ ped against Eckstein and Mrs. Goddard after a district court judge ruled that there wasn't enough admissible evidence to bind them over to circuit court for trial. An appeal of that ruling is pending before circuit judge Richard M. Shuster, and while Friday’s verdict will probably have little ef­ fect on the appeal. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley said, the jury's decision “indicates we do have a conspiracy case and we should uke it to another jury.” The fact that Mrs. Goddard and Eckstein as yet remain unindicted in the case will be one of defense attorney Stevens' main points of contention in the appeal, he said. Stevens moved to dismiss the conspiracy charges against Woodmansee prior to the trial and again at the beginning of the trial, saying there's no such thing as a one-man conspiracy. “I think (the trial) started out with error when the judge didn’t dismiss the conspiracy charges." Stevens said. Stevens will be busy in the next few mon­ ths. In addition to the appeal of the justcompleted trial, he will have to prepare for another upcoming trial involving Woodmansee. Woodmansee is charged with killing car­ nival worker Frederick E. Kimberly in 1984 after he picked him up hitchhiking. The trial on that case is scheduled for August 4. "I’ll be alright." Woodmansee said after Friday's verdict. His mother, Frieda Wood­ mansee. was visibly upset over the verdict and said she couldn't talk about it. For Beverly and John Goddard. Friday’s verdict meant the end of at least one chapter in their son’s murder. "He (Woodmansee) killed our son and we got him," Beverly Goddard said. But. John Goddard said. "I hope nobody ever has to go through that. None of it brings our son back." To the jurors, their thrce-weck-Iong jury duty meant setting aside other obligations — putting their lives on hold — while they decid­ ed Norman Woodmansee's fate. "We tried to keep a quiet, calm atmosphere so people didn’t get uptight." juror Blough said of the deliberations. “If things got tight, we took a break." Jurors became very close during the trial. Blough said, but he didn't know if new friend­ ships would result. "I’m sure I'll sec them on the street,” he said of the other jurors. For Blough, however, his unexpected plunge into the rarefied atmosphere of a cir­ cuit court murder trial won’t be an experience easily forgotten. “It’s a tough thing to go through." he said. "You don't forget tough things like that.” Two Hastings teenagers injured when car strikes tree Friday Two Hastings teenagers were injured when their car struck a tree on West State Road near Hammond Road Friday. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Deputies said 17-ycar-old Teresa Winans was casibound on Stale Road at 11:10 p.m. when she lost control of her vehicle and traveled 25 feet off the roadway, sinking a tree. Winans and a passenger in her car. 19-ycarold Susan Francik. were both taken to Pen­ nock Hospital where they were treated and released. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner— Thursday, July 3,1986 ATTENTION — > SENIOR CITZENS Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizen Apartments NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR RENTAL (Rent Schedule Based on Income Level) 1. Fully carpeted one bedroom apartments with draperies and utilities furnished. 2. Large Community Room with fireplace and kitchen. 3. Security Door System 4. Convenient Laundry Facilities 5. Library Facilities 6. Live-in Manager 7. Handicap Units Available For personal tour and eligibility Information, write... Middleville Housing Commission 500 Lincoln St., Middleville, Ml 49333 or call ... 795-7715 X South Jefferson Street News LIBERTY WEEKEND Celebrations galore with a special salute to Statue of Liberty. Be the first person to visit Bosley's this week and recite the poem inscribed on the Statue of Liberty and then sing God Bless America with musical ac­ companiment and we will give you a set of U.S. Liberty coins in mint condi­ tion and a $20.00 gift certificate. (Limit one.) 2. Celebrate an “Old Fashioned 4th of July" at Charlton Park, this Friday. Dozens of activities start at noon and admission is free to Barry County residents. 3. Stop at Bosley’s this week and we will give you a free American Flag while our supply lasts. 4. If you are 8 or under, draw a picture of the Statue of Liberty, bring It to Bos­ ley's and we will display it in our win­ dow, treat you to a Cone Zone cone and give you an American flag. Best picture gets a bear from our Pause Gift Shop. •* ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★A***** 1. OTHER EVENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. Lake Odessa has activities galore this week. Visit the Lake Odessa Fair from Wednesday thru Sunday and Art In the Park this Saturday, July 5. Arts, crafts and entertainment In the village park all day. Happy 90th birthday to Bonita Lock­ wood. La Fiesta do Burro-July). Ride a donkey down South Jefferson waving an Ameri­ can flag this week and we will give you a $20.00 gift certificate. (Limit one.) National Huckleberry Festival - July 3-5. Visit Bosley's and do your Huckle­ berry Hound imitation and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. \______________ ____________ ______________ (AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Little Bucky celebrates “National Anti­ Boredom Day (July 1) by having a sale this week. Bucky*s struggle to bring you great prices is never boring and we invite you to relieve your boredom by shopping his ad each week. It’s never boring on South Jefferson Street. Our Pause Gift Shop has a new selec­ tion of wind socks nov/ on display. Bosley's will be closed this Friday, July 4. We will be open this Saturday from 9 to 5:30 and Sunday from 10 until 1. Our Sentiment Shop features many new card collections including "Something Else" ■ The uncommon card. Visit us and browse through our 2250 cards any time. Our Photo Department features double prints free from Wednesday to Wednes­ day this week. Develop your holiday pictures at Bosley’s. Bosley's cosmetic section has an ex­ panded assortment of Almay eye make­ up for you to shop. An increased selection of Bathtuo safety rails is now available in our Home Health Care Center, Barry County's largest. Parking is free when you Shop South Jefferson Street or Downtown Hastings. Park free in the lot behind Bosley's or if you use a meter, get free “Gobbler Food" at Bosley's. CQUOTE: “What Is freedom? Freedom is the right to choose. the right to create for yourself the alternatives of choice. Without the possibility of choice, and the exercise of choice, a man is not a man but a member, an instrument, a thing." - Archibald MacLelsh^ OSLEY ’•PHflRmncY* Professor of Medicine at New York Hospital -- Cornell Medical Center. His book. "Modem Prevention - The New Medicine" was published by Simon and Schuster. Price SI8.95. If your bookstore doesn’t have it. shame on them. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY You just can’t change them ORDER OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING: FINAL ACCOUNT File no. 85 19369-ES In lhe Metier ol the Estates of: Brion Wendorf el ol, Owner* of Abondoned Property. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BE­ LOW WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHEREABOUTS ARE JNKNOWN Your interest in this estate may be barred or effected by this hearing. IT IS ORDERED that on August 28. 1986 at 11:00 am.. In the probate courtroom. Hasting*. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Richord H. Shaw, Barry County Public Administra­ tor. requesting that his Final Account be allowed and that the residue be assigned to the De­ partment of Treasury. Escheats Division, os provided by low. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that publication shall be mode os provided by statute. June 24.1986 Richard N. Loughrin File No. 85-19369-ES In the Matter of the Estates of: Brian Wendorf. Korina Smith. David Gaskill. Randy Ezzard. Wade Endsley, Georgia Eckenburg. Betsy Dill. Che.yl Dyk­ stra. Debbie Reigler. Janet Lang­ show. Tannis Bell. T. L. Riders, Paul Bennett. Mike Waters. Lisa Eldred. Mark Eldred, Sherri Easey. Stacey Weeks. Mike Schriber. John Mikolojczyk. Ted Warren. Diana Hard. Tom Fueridge. Pat­ rick Clark. Luz J. Gorcea. Don­ ald Becker. Frank D. 8 Sollie A. Moore. William W. t Mary L. Smith. Patricia L. Gibbs. Ervin Deloach. Jeanette A. Chiado. Michigan 1752 Club. Pou! C. & Jeanne A. Vandkerchoue. Gary Vern Cowles. Clare Construction. Steven Spoor. Jack & Edwina Weatherford, Thomas J. Hopper. Shirley Diane Tucker & South Coast Mfg. Co.. Joo Carter & William F. Brown. M.D.. Russell R. Burnette & Story Olds. Richard A. Craig. Don Pfaff & Fyon & Sons Auto Ports. Fred W.. Jr., & Helen Zweng, Olive Grange No. 358. Louis Poles. Irving E. Lottimer. Archie L. Bauer. Glenda L. Dossary & Korlee Enterprises. Rod­ ney J. Kober. Ray 8 Kathleen* Dilley. William N. Woodman. Kirk's Sales & Service. Audrey I. Frazier. Tom Kenyon or Rod­ ney Kenyon Jeff Mast or Max Most or Linda Mast, Michael Hawthorne or Lorraine Haw­ thorne, E. Carl Propst or Ramona A. Propst, John R. or Kathy A. Meade. Jackie Chupp oi Lorry Bennett. Rich Adorns or Julie M. Bacon. Marie Hitchcock. Greg Converse or Judy Converse or Clifford Con­ verse. August Gene Lustey. Patricia Jean Wilson or Jean E. Wilson. Raymond Loke or Lyle Lake. Wendall Dockham. Mary Hoger. Joseph P. Hammer. Grace Hughes in trust for Earnest A. Hughes. Groce Hughes in trust for Ernest A. Hughes. Groce Hughes in trust for Ern­ est A. Hughes. Barbara Rose Newman, Jack or Myra Rouse. George W. Vaughn. Karl Gustafson (deceased). Mrs. Brenda Brown. Personal Money Order. Personal Money Order, Personal Money Order, Samuel or Barbara McCormick. William or Penelope McCullough, Patricia A. Frisbfe, Mariann Sutherland, Eldred or Sharon Durkee. Richard D. Gutherldge, Michael D. Juempel, Edwin H. Fox. Jr.. Dave Dean. Guy A. Backe. Megan Clark. Scott Martin. Stephen DeGmote. Timothy De Mott, Tammi DeMott. Kelly Baroger. Charles LoBin. Robin Lewis. Jerry Nichols. Jr.. Joseph Wilson. Rose Rohrbacher. Stan­ ley Haigh, David C. Foster. Wil­ liam M. Totten. John or Jone Rudd. Owners ol Abondoned Property. Forms for a petition for refund may be obtained by a written requeit addressed to the Escheat Division. Michigan Department of Treasury. Lansing. Michigan 48922 . P-3) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY CLAIMSNOTICE INDEPENDENT PBOBATE File No. 86-19495-IE Estate of ROBERT FLOYD NORWOOD. Deceased. Social Security Number 383-32-8245. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the following: The decedent, whose lost known address was 10426 Sun­ shine Dr.. Delton. Ml 49046 died 4-16-86. An instrument doted 11 -28-85 has been admitted os the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice, or four months after the claim becomes due. whichever is later. Claims must bo presented to the independent personal re­ presentative: Aline L. Norwood, 10426 Sunshine Dr.. Dolton. Ml 49046. Notice Is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Jjanito S. Kase (P3349I) 500 W. Crosstown Parkway Kalamazoo. Mi 49006 616-381-3351 (7-3) Ann Landers Shopper irritated with service times by my parents, often in front of other Dear Ann Landers: I need to blow off people. I was always ashamed to bring a girl some steam and couldn't think of a better home to meet them because by 5 p.m. they place to do it. Thanks for being there., both were hammered to the gills and using I am sick and tired of going into a store foul language. where the salespeople don’t even Well, this time I was so humiliated 1 had to acknowledge my presence. No hello, no fight back. My father hit me first. I retaliated, smile, no nothing. Or if there is an but out of respect 1 didn't use my fist. I sort of acknowledgement, it’s as if I've bothered slapped him around. Since it happened at his them or ruined their day. home I was booked for assault and battery. When it comes time to pay and I say, This is a small town and everyone knows "Thank you." they say, "Uh-huh." It makes about the fight. (My family has been here for me sorry I said anything. It seems the five generations.) What should I do? Don't salesclerks are the ones who are supposed to suggest my parents seek counseling. Thev say, "Thank you.’’ won't go. - UP THE WELL-KNOWN Don’t these people know it’s folks like me CREEK. who pay their salaries? If they don’t like sell­ DEAR UP: You ought to get out of that ing. they should quit and do something else. squirrel cage as soon as possible. If you are Am I wrong to assume that if I buy what under-age. ask a lawyer about a foster home. they are selling, I should be thanked? There’s I also recommend Al-Anon. It will give you a lot of competition around these days and I a better understanding of your parents' pro­ could have gone somewhere else. blem and reduce your anger. I do realize that some customers arc rude and demanding, but that's not me. In fact. I’ve noticed that snooty people get treated bet­ book ter. 1 can’t figure out this one. I hope you print this letter, Ann. Maybe it will result in Dear Ann Landers: I'm a middle-aged some smiling faces on the other side of the woman who has a wonderful family and counter. Until then, 1 am - IRRITATED IN everything to live for. 1 take good care of BAKERSFIELD. myself, have frequent checkups and do DEAR BAKER: Here’s the letter and it's a everything 1 can to stay healthy, but my doc­ good one. It should be posted in the area tor says I have bad genes. where sales personnel take off their coats, My father died young from heart trouble. change their shoes or punch the time clock. My mother and two of her sisters had breast Stores where salespeople are unpleasant * cancer. My doctor has advised me to take hor­ should be avoided. If they are downright mones for my osteoporosis. Frankly. 1 am ter­ rude, they should be reported to management. rified by all the things I am susceptible to. For every sourpuss behind a counter there are Where can I find a reliable source to help three smiling faces who would love the job. me to live right? I read health magazines, but very few of the articles arc written by experts. In 1 feel the more I know, the better my chances. Dear Ann Landers: Because of the tremen­ Please give me some advice. - HARRIET dous loss I might have suffered last night, I FROM DOBBS FERRY. N.Y. would like you to print this letter. DEAR HARRIET: Have I go a book for DEAR OFFICER: About 11:30 p.m. you you! Between these covers you will find a arrested my sister for drunk driving. Thank wealth of information in language that you. - TRULY GRATEFUL. everyone can understand. It tells how to pre­ DEAR TRULY: I don’t know when I have vent or reduce the risk of AIDS, asthma, birth read so much good sense expressed in so few defects, cancer, common colds, constipa'ion, words. Your letter packed a wallop. Thank heart attack, hepatitis, kidney stones, you for writing. shingles, ulcers and many other problems. Impotence is discussed in detail, making it strikes back, arrested plain that often this problem is not “all in the Dear Ann Landers: I am writing to yoi head." It is made clear that certain medicines because my father and I had a terrific fight may produce ipipotcocc. and substitutes are His wife, my stepmother, called my girlfriend suggested. • -■ a name that would have made any man angry. This book belongs to every family library. They were both drunk, a way of life they have The highly respected physician writes with become accustomed to. authority, clarity and humor. He is Dr. In the past I have been insulted and hit many Isadora Rosenfeld. Cardiologist and Clinical Health a few words is a must Dear Ann Landers: I am a single mother, raising a beautiful 3-ycur-old daughter alone. I hope my letter can save just one woman from making the mistake I made. How I wish someone had written such a letter for me to read four years ago. Jack was handsome, sexy, intelligent and hardworking. I knew' he had left his wife with two small children, but from his description she sounded impossible to live with. He was self-centered but always made time for me Our sex life was terrific. Jack had a quick temper and few friends. I told myself I could leach him to be more diplomatic and understanding. A year and a half into our relationship I found myself unexpectedly pregnant. He said whatever I wanted to do was OK with him. When I decided "no abortion." he said. “You're crazy, but I'll stand by." I asked on­ Further study expected on contaminated Misak Landfill by DNR specialist The closed Misak landfill in Gun Lake will be subject to another round of studies to deter­ mine the direction and speed the groundwater from that site is flowing and to conform that it is contaminated. Department of Natural Resources enforce­ ment specialist Brian Page said last week that a second set of tests is needed before the case can be taken "to a court of law,” presumably to force a remedial clean-up effor by landfill owner Andrew Misak. A hydrogeologial study that was performed earlier this year showed that the groundwater at some monitoring wells on and near the landfill is contaminated and moving in a south­ southeasterly direction. But Misak, who closed the landfill approx­ imately three years ago because "people were (complaining) about it." told the Banner last week that he was unaware of those preliminary test results. "I don't know any more about it than the man on the moon," Misak said. DNR enforcement specialist Brian Page said that within a few days he will meet with DNR staff and schedule a date that the monitoring wells on the property can be checked. "The last thing you want to do is go into a Son Bank on Saturday Quickly and Conveniently the ly that he give me emotional support throughout my pregnancy Within two weeks he found another sweetheart. They left for a vacation in Hawaii 10 days before my child was bom. Please tell your female readers that if they think they can change a man who is badl> flawed by loving him a lol. they are mistaken. Hr does not have to change. There are plenty of screwed-up women who w ill take him as he is and make excuses for everything that needs fixing. And God help them all. - LEARNED THE HARD WAY IN CALIFORNIA. DEAR CALIF.: Thanks for a frank and honest letter of confession. I'm sure you have caused many women to ask themselves. "Is she talking to me?" If you're wondering ladies, the answer is "probably." ////// Are your parents too strict? Hard tor each? Ann Landers' booklet. 'Bugged by Parents? How To Get More Freedom. " could help you bridge the generation gap. Send 50 cents with your request and a long, stamped, self­ addressed envelope to Ann Landres, P.O. Box 11995. Chicago. Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE HQ] [fl Drive-in Windows are open from — 9:00 am til 12:00 Monday thru Thursday Drive-in Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. ATM Banking Every Hour of Every Day in our Convenient East Lobby! WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC All deposits insured up to$l 00.000” court of law without a second sampling." Page said. He would not confirm the case would automatically be taken to the attorney general's office to force a remedial clean-up. Page said a second sampling is needed to "confirm what we were seeing.” The recent DNR hydrogeological survey revealed the groundwater at "some" of eleven test wells on and around the Misak pro­ perty was contaminated. The groundwater is moving in a south-southeasterly direction. Page said the direction of thie groundwater flow could change or continue on its present course depending on what obstructs it. Page said that Misak had been made aware of the test results and has been in constant contact with the Barry County Health Department. But when contacted Misak said. "I haven't heard of nothing. All I know is what I read in the papers." "Everybody wants to have their garbage picked up," Misak said, "but no one wants a landfill." Page refused to put a timetable on when fur­ ther action would be taken by the DNR or at­ torney general's office. He said after a second set of tests arc completed, lab results would take up to four weeks to complete. Legal Notice COMMON COUNCIL — JUNE 9. 1986 — Common Council met In Regu­ lar Session. in lhe City Council Chambers. Hastings, Michigan, on Monday. June 9, 1986, al 7:30 p .tn. Mayor Cook presiding. Present al roll call were: Cusack, , Gray, Hemerling, Jasperse. Miller, Spackman. Walton. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray, that the minutes ol the Moy 27. meeting be approved os read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Gray. supported by Spock man that the excuse of Frank Campbell be approved. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Invoices read: ABB Industrial Service.............................. 8,427.25 Dulhter Ford Trucks ...2.933.00 Kent Oil Co........................ 5,451.97 Marblehead Lime........... 1,732.00 Mich. Mun. Workers Comp................................ 7,811.00 Siegel. Hudson. Geo. Shaw t Fisher........................... 3.630.00 Williams & Works (Pk Grt)........................... 2,713.09 Moved by Cusack, supported by Spock man that the above in­ voices be allowed os read. Yeas: Walton. Spackman, Miller. Jasperse. Hemerling. Gray. Cusock. Absent: Campbell. Carried. Moved by Spackman, suppor­ ted by Gray that the letter of resignation from Dave Curtis from lhe Hastings Public Library Board be received and placed on file and a letter of appre­ ciation sent. Yeos; All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Spackman that the letter from residents in the 400 block of E. Madison. requesting replace­ ment of curb and gutter be re­ ferred to the Street Committee. Yeos: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ ted by Gray that the City reim­ burse tho Barry County Trea­ surer for a consent judgment for Al Hackett in the amount of SI3.99 be approved. Yeos: Cusack, Gray, Hemerling, Jasperse, Miller. Spackman. Walton. Absent: Campbell. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spackman that lhe letter from Carolyn Coleman. Chair­ man of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, seeking nom­ inations for on appointment to the Barry/Branch, Calhoun PtC (Private Industry Council. Inc.) to fill a vacancy on the PIC for o Barry County Economic De­ velopment Organization repre sentalive be referred to the JEDC Yeas All Absent; Ono. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, suppor­ ted by Gray that the minutes of the June 2. Planning Commis­ Sion meeting be received and placed on file. Yeos All Absent One, Corned. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spackman that a public hear­ ing be set for June 23. of 7 45 pm Io''he V.k.pg Ci.po.o..^ Industrial Development Certifi- cote application as recom­ mended by the Planning Com­ mission Yeos: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, suppor­ ted by Walton that Ordinance No. 203. on height limitations. Article XII, Sec. 3.150(2) be adopted. Yeas: Walton. Spackman. Miller, Jasperse. Hemerling, Gray, Cusock. Absent: Campbell. Carried. Public Hearing held the 1986/ 87 proposed budge! and Fed oral Revenue Sharing uses. No comment from the public. Pub­ lic Hearing also held on the pro­ posed 16.2 increase as required by the Truth in Taxation Ad. No comment from the public. Moved by Gray, supported by Spackman that the City take the recommendation of the Insur­ ance Committee to go with Yeager & Co. for Group Life Insurance for $.27 for life and $.05 for ADBD providing they will guarantee the rate for one year for $.32 or better. Other bids were Western State's Life, $.29 B $.05 per $1,000: Combined Insurance $.32 & $.05: Kemper $.36 < $.33; Phoenix Mutual $.47 * $.05; Standard of America $.39 0.05. Yeos; Cusack. Gray. Jasperse, Spackman 8 Walton Nays: Miller, Hemerling Absent: Campbell. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ ted by Walton, that Traffic Control Order No. 110 on Bolt­ wood at Court to remove the northbound and southbound 'Stop Signs' on Boltwood St. at Court St. and Stop Signs erec­ ted on Court St., causing the east and westbound traffic to stop at Boltwood St. be adopted. Yeos: All Absent; One. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Spackman that Traffic Control Order No. 111 on alleyw *y be­ tween State St. and Apple St. eost of Jefferson St. be One­ Way' traffic signs causing vehi­ cular traffic to be westbound in the alley between State & Apple, and Jefferson & Michigan Streets, and to apply to all vehicles •xcept semi-troctor/trailer vehicle* delivering goods to businesses bordering alley, be adopted. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Jasperse that the problem with the fence at Bob King Pork and the Elks as approved by the Planning Commission be re­ ferred to the Perk*. Recrea­ tion and Insurance Committee in conjunction with the City En­ gineer and City Attorney to re­ port back to council. Yeos: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Miller that Judy Kensington bo appointed to fill the term of Gladys Youngs on the Library Board. Yeo*. All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Gray to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Read and approved; William R. Cook. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 3.1986 - Page 3 VIEWPOINT Local, national Kiwanis vote on women as members by Shelly SuLser and the Associated Press 11* Hastings Kiwanis Club voted recently no io allow women member*, an action that was repeated at the national level last week. At the Kiwanis International’s annual con­ vention June 24. delegates voted to keep |MHNen out of the all-male service organizaMmi i ier a 45 minute debate punctuated by cheers, boo*, applause and sharp words. Fifty-three percent of the delegate*, or 2.555. voted to retain lhe male-only member­ ship roles, while 47-percent. or 2.295. voted in favor allowing women to join the lndiMapolis based organization. Hasiine* delcga’c to the Houston conven­ tion V. Harry Adrounie was one who sup­ ’ ported the decision. ;.i ’••Most of it has to do with the right to pick and choose members." he said. "Il’s not a for profit outfit, just a social group for giving service." At the convention, about two dozen wive* of Kiwanis member* picketed outside the con vcntion site with sign* that read. "Don't Destroy A Good Men'* Club.” and “Wive* Support Kiwani* Men." Among the picketer* was Adroume * wife. Agnes, who was quoted by the Houston Chronical a* saying "Men are entitled to have something. Women arc taking everything away from them. I believe in equality, but everybody i* entitled to a little privacy." According to an amendment to the Kiwani* constitution, a two-third* majority was re­ quired for women to be admitted, which would have applied only to chapter* in the United State*. The proposed amendment would have allowed Kiwani* club* in other countries the option of admitting women. Member* from Norway and New Zealand have pu*hed for the change* while Japanese and Swiss member* have wanted to keep out women, said David Blackmon Kiwani* public relations director. One Canadian chapter and six I' S. chapters have violated the rules and have invited women to join. Backner said. For the first time since the issue came up about 10 year* ago. the Kiwanis board had recommended allowing w omena io join to avoid costly court battles, organization leader* said. The international group has already lost one federal court battle in New Jersey and is ap­ pealing that. Kiwanis International President Don E. Williams said. In recent months, state courts around the country have ruled against service organiza­ tion* excluding women, board member Noris A. Lusche told about 4.900 delegates. "In the long run. we're not going to win everywhere." said Kiwanis public relations manager David Williams. At last year's convention in Toronto. 77 Percent of the delegate* rejected the idea of dropping the barrier against women. Blackner said. But Kiwani* delegate J. Dough* Alex­ ander. of Holt said many Kiwanis member* resented the board's *uddcn change in philosophy. Delegate David Jacob* of Prescott. Ariz.. said his club instructed him to vote agianst the measure. "The majority fell by allowing women into the club, some of the men would feel displac­ ed and threatened with a possible takeover (by women) down the road." he said. Delegates in favor of admitting women argued that the organization should keep up with the changing times and that women could contribute to the organzation’s work. Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL: Postal rate hikes cost us all While most people are aware only of the amount that they pay in postage to mail a letter, hidden hikes in postal rates have gone out of control and are taking money out of everybody’s pockets. In the last year, the weekly mailing bill for the Hastings Banner has risen 73 percent. The combined cost of mailing the Hastings Banner and the Middleville Sun and News last week — both con­ sidered to be small weekly newspapers — was equivalent to the weekly salary of an employee. Early this year. Congress increased the second-class postal rates for newspapers mailed out-of-county. Last week, a move to reduce that rate was defeated. The increase in the rate means that we pay more to mail a Banner to Vermontville than to Nashville and more to mail a Sun and News to Caledonia than to Middleville. It doesn't make sense. At the same time that second class newspapers have received skyrocketing rate hikes, third class advertising mailers have receiv­ ed more favorable treatment than ever. By combining several pieces of advertising under one address label, big bulk mailing companies are able to split the mailing fees among several advertisers and reduce their costs substantially. In effect, the postal system sub­ sidizes lower bulk mail rates by raising the fees charged to other mailers. The effects of rate hikes would be different if weekly newspapers were highly profitable. In fact, nationwide, independent weeklies are either closing up or selling out rather than struggle with higher costs. The absurd rate hikes will push more newspapers out. Those who lose out most will be the public. Newspapers will either cost more, or in many small communities there will be no newspaper at all. If newspapers die, small communities lose the on­ ly local historic record available. If you think that postal hikes are a problem, as we do. you should let your congressmen know. Congress has the power to control the post office to make sure that postal policies are fair and affordable. The people have the power to control Congress. City contracts expire without settlements Contracts for all three of the city's union* expired Monday with no settlement near. One of the unions hasn't even started negotiating yet. and city bargainer Richard Shaw says the negotiation process may take •while because of a lack of city funds The city has lost much of its 1986-87 revenue sharing. Shaw said, and no provision has been made in the recently-approved city budget for contract increases. Representatives of the city's police union were unable to begin negotiations. Police Chief Mark Steinfort said, because the union had to vote first this spring on whether to switch its affiliation from the Teamster* to the Fraternal Order of Police That switch was accomplished just recently. Steinfort said, and the new FOP local will begin negotiations with the city July 28. Steinfort expects the negotiation process to be a long one. Police will remain working under the terms of lhe just-expired three-) ear contract until a new one is negotiated. Steinfort said. Members of the firefighters' union and the Department of Public Works, whose union is affiliated with the American Federation of State. County, and Municipal Employees Local banks rank higher than state firms All three of the Hastings-based financial in­ stitutions ranked higher than major state banks in an independent rating released last month. IDC Financial Publishing Inc. of Hartland. Wis. gave a superior rating to the National Bank of Hastings and excellent ratings to Hastings Savings and Loan Association and the Hastings City Bank. Under the IDC ranking system. 200 and above is superior; 165-199 is excellent: 125-164. average; 50-124. below avenge; and 1-19. lowest. National Bank was given a 237 rating. Hasting* Savings and Loan Association. 190; and Hastings City Bank. 184. Hastings Savings and Loan was the highest ranked savings and loan association in the state. In comparison, three of the state’* largest bank-holding companies ranked lower. NBD Bancorp. Detroit, earned a 154; First of America. Kalamazoo. 150; and Old Kent Financial Corp.. 138. Three other large bank* ranked below average: Michigan National Corp.. Bloomfield Hills. 121: Manufacturer* National. Detroit. 118; and Comerica Inc.. Detroit. 101. IDC studied all commercial bank* and sav­ ings and loan associations in the nation whose deposits are federally protected. The financial consulting company base* it* rating* on analyses of 32 types of statistic* that the finan­ cial institution* tile with regulatory authorities. (AFSCME). have begun bargaining, accor­ ding to Shaw. and a state mediator has already been called in for the firefighters. Local 2431 of the International Association of Firefighters. Firefighters started negotiations two months ago and had reached an impasse before the mediator was called in. B<xh the AFSCME and the firefighters' union will operate under just-expired twoyear contracts until settlements are reached. Workers affected by the negotiations in­ clude three firefighters. 15 AFSCME members, and 15 FOP members. Prairieville Township Police arrest boat motor suspect A boat motor thief believed to be tied to a ring of crooks stealing motors from area lakes has been arrested by Prairieville Township Police. Chief Tom Pennock reports that Craig A Kirkendall. 17, of 15434 M-43. Hickory Cor­ ners. was arraigned in Barry County District Court Friday on four counts of larceny over $100. Kirkendall is alleged to have stolen four motors from Little Long Lake April 29. Kirkendall is among several believed to be fencing motors through the same Battle Creek man. Others involved in lhe ring have been ar­ rested through a separate Michigan State Police investigation and await circuit court ac­ tion on their various charges. Motorcycle crashes, mechanical reasons cited PUBLIC OPINION Should stores sell porographic material? Any salary increases negotiated under the union contracts may or may not be retroac­ tive. Shaw said, depending on whether the in­ dividual unions can stipulate so in their new contracts. Shaw said that it’s been normal in the past for union contracts to expire before new con­ tracts are negotiated. “I hope we can reach a settlement in all the contracts." Shaw said. “We’re working on A Bellevue man was injured Saturday wbon the motorcycle he was riding apparently malfunctioned, causing him to lose control and run into a highway sign. Barry County Sheriff s deputies report. Paul E. Langford. 28, of 6990 Huff Rd., was northbound on M-37 north of Coburn Road at 4:25 p.m. when the accident occur­ red. deputies said. Langford suffered right knee and leg in­ juries in the accident and was taken to Pen­ nock Hospital, where he was listed in good condition Tuesday . Pennock also reports the arrest and arraign­ ment of a Battle Creek man believed to have stolen two motorcycles from a Hickory Cor­ ners residence April 17. Jeffery L. Ampcy. 18. is charged with two counts of unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle. He waived exam in the case and is expected to plead guilty to a lesser charge as part of a plea agreement. Pennock said. Two other suspects in the motorcycle thefts are still being investigated. Pennock said, and he expects to make further arrests at a later date. Accident victim cited for speeding A Hastings man and his 28-year-old passenger were injured when their pickup truck rolled over on M-37 south of Sager Road June 23. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Team report. Douglas J. Brooks. 27. of 28 Tanner Lake Rd.. Hastings, was driving too fast for conditions, police said, when he lost control of his pickup and hit a ditch, roll­ ing the pickup end over end. Brooks and a passenger. Robert Wilkinson of 2(M5 Lawrence. Hastings, were transported to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. Brooks was issued a speeding citation. The accident occurred at 6:10 p.m. LETTERS (to the Editor) Too many county offices? Sally Holbrook Bob Cole Sally Corsette Clarence Hubert Here i the Question: Around tbr rountn convenience stores hi.r felt pressure from such Christian groups a' Jeers Fabsril's Liberty Council to remote sewalls explicit materal from their .hehes and discontinue lhe sale of such magazines as Playboy and Plajgiri in an attempt to “clean up America." Area 7-11 stores hase complied aith the request, but the push ts still ms to ban the magazines entirels. Do sou fed it is okay foe the material to be arid in lhe stores? Do feel lhe groups are on the right track to “cleaning up Anwrici. Salls Holbrook. Lansing — "I don’t think SO 1 just don’t like the rids to see n and I don’t like it 1 es 'the Christian groups are on the nght track! ’ Sall. Corsette. Hastings - ’ Alwtately m 1'think the soung pcofie are mlluenred to triestsioo and they see thts and n nw.es « u, go out and do something they JSdn’t If they hase this type of matcnal ttoTdc-n t s« a* h“M> •* “ mKlheence is going » stop u Lori Taggart Robert Barnum Lori Taggart, Hastings - "They should (ban them) Too mans young kids bus them. The) give kids too mans ideas " Bob Cote. Dowling — "I would say it's okas (to have them tn the stores! as long as they keep them under the counter and don't blatantly advertise them People don’t hase to bus them if thes don’t want to. 1 guess it’s okas (for the Christian group? to push for th.tr removal'. Thes feel they're doing nght. There’s a lot of things that need cleaning up. not only <the magazines'." Clarence Hubbert. Irsing — “We hase a list and let Use policy You lease us alone ।the store*' put 'the magazine*' up out of the way I dcxi't think «the Christian group*'have a nght to tell you *hat you can do and w hat you can't do It * *upfX’*cd to he a free CXMKXrs “ Robert Barnum. Hasting* — Yeah. I think n s oka* I think people *houkl be able to make up their own mind* whether or tux the> want to purchase it It * up to the ■.ndi'xiail " To »be editor: How much politics and political offices are too much? I firmly believe that if those governed have not much voice, or no voice in created bureaucratic Offices over and above them, then we are headed down the wrong road to ultimate disaster. Because it is too easy for those in charge, per public schools, tov.nship heads, city councils, and county commis­ sioners to declare reasons why they must have more money from the people, when people on low incomes really cannot afford to bear any more of these officials make a public de­ mand for 'more money, and more taxations' out of the people. 1 then would like to suggest that there have been too many created offices which I think are bureaucratic and unnecessary. I refer to the created dram commissioner office, the zoning office, and now the news is that this County of Barry has created a new postion and office named county coordinator. Pardon m) saying so. but 1 believe the brakes should be applied in local politics, ano Wolpe votes questioned To the editor: Nicaragua's freedom fighters finally money voted for them by Congress. Wolpe and his like voce to give money African countries where a great share is run by dictators. They voce against Angola and tnc Contra’s. If South Africa goes down it ww communist. So “America first" quote turned . former fnend's stomach. Long bcforc_’l |t dent Reagan, there has been America should oe in everyone’s mind. Many (WJ living here who enjoy the security ci country, but give money to ocher ’•'°unUZn We give Israel a big shot of money and ( catch them spying and stealing haven't heard Wolpe condemn them ft*_ Donald WJohfl^ Chared remains were all that was left of deputy sheriff Don Glasgow s garage. the attention given to the people. If the consent of those being governed is not heard (the voice of the people) then 1 do not feel we are applying true democracy in what goes through the agenda' at each local governmental meeting on the local level. And I feel they are following a “taxes and death attitude, even though they (those running local governments) may act and seem glad to have people attend their sessions; they just continue on and on, spending for all sorts of things, in­ cluding this last money-spending to "create an unnecessary Barry County coordinator "office” which will take government further from the voice of those being governed. Many of us are aware this county ought to also start ’part-time legislation’ instead of heaping up more government so we are buried in it. Enough is enough. Mary E. Williams 837 E. Clinton. Hastings. ML The Hastings Arsonist torches deputy’s garage A fire that destroyed a Barry County Depu­ ty Sheriffs garage and damaged part of his Hastings nome was set deliberately, Hastings City Police say. and a reward inay be offered for information leading to the arsonist’s arrest. Fire broke out in the garage of Deputy Don Glasgow’s home early Tuesday morning. Chief Roger Cans of the Hastings Fire Department said. When firefighters arrived at 5:30 a.m. the garage was totally in flames. Caris said Before the fire was extinguished it had burned part of the north side of Glasgow's house, he said. Glasgow, his wife, and his three-year-old daughter were inside the house when the fire broke out. Glasgow said. “I heard an explosion, saw the flames through lhe window, and grabbed my daughter." Glasgow said. Banner ______________ _______________ Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner. Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 27 - Thursday, July 3.1986 Subscription Rales: S11.00 per year in Barry County S13 00 per year in adjoining counties, and S14.50 per year elsewhere Glasgow said he couldn't get out the back door of his house because of the flame*. The front door was nailed shut — Glasgow had just tom down Lhe front porch, he said. He had to kick the door open to get out. The fire was apparently started with a gas can Glasgow kept in the garage. Detective Dana Steidle of the Hastings City Police said. City police are asking people with any in­ formation that could lead to the arrest and/or conviction of the arsonist to contact them through Silent Observer. Steidle said. Callers will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward, he said. Damage to the garage and home was estimated at between $20,000 and $25,000. Destroyed in the flames, among other things, were Glasgow’s 1980 Buick Skylark and his daughter's new Care Bears sw imming pool. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, July 3,1986 Lgaal Notice Barry County Board of Commissioners TUESDAY. JUNE 24. 1966 The regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioner* wo* colled to order on Tuesday, June 24. 1986. at 9 30 a.m. by Chairperson Cole­ mon. Roll call was taken. Six (6) members were present: Hoar*. Kiel: McKelvey; Williamson; Cole­ mon; and. Dean. Absent: Landon. At the beginning of the meeting all those present stood and pledged allegiance to the flog. Moved by Williamson, support by Hoore to res­ cind the motion ol June 10. 1986. regarding o letter or resolution in opposition to Senate Bills 559 and 586. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by McKelvey to accept the minutes of the June 10. 1986 meeting os corrected. Moved by Williamson, support by Hoore to ap­ prove the amended agenda. Motion carried. Various correspondence was read by Chairper­ son Colemon. Limited public comment was called for. Commis­ sioner Kiel expressed his appreciation for the thoughtfulness extended to he and his family during hi* wile * illness and death. Various committee report* were colled for by Chairperson Colemon. Moved by Hoore. support by Kiel that the Moy. 1986 Barry Transit expenditure*, in the amount of $21.785.93. be approved and the Transit minutes be placed on file. Motion carried. Moved by Hoare. support by Williamson that lhe Eaton/Barry Health Department be allowed to raise the fee ol water supply evaluation* to $80. Roll coll was token. Five (5) yeas: Coleman; Hoore; Kiel; McKelvey; and. Williamson. One (I) noy; Dean. Motion carried. Chairperson Coleman requested Judith Peterson, County Coordinator to »end a letter to the Mich­ igan Association of Counties In support of Senate Bills 597. 598 and 599. which would place the auth­ ority for setting the salaries ol court employees in rhe bonds of county boards of commissioners and extend county control over local court t inane**. Moved by Williamson, support by Hoore to auth­ orize the Judicial and Social Service* committee* to oct in expressing support of Senate Bill 559 in its current projected form, vio a letter to the Michigan Association of Countie* and local legislator*. Mo­ tion carrind. Chairperson Coleman declared the Truth in Tax­ ation hearing open at 10:00 a.m. Comments were called for with no response. Commissioner McKel­ vey. chairman of the Finance Committee, recom­ mended that tne millog* rote be 5.87%. the some as last year. Moved by McKelvey, support by Dean to close the public hearing on Truth In Taxation. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Hoare to reaffirm and clarify the motion adopted by the Board of Com­ missioners at their regular meeting on January 28, 1986. os follows: That the Barry County Board of Commissioners does waive the County review of township zoning ordin­ ances and zoning ordinance amendment* pre­ scribed under Section 10 of the Michigan Township Rural Zoning Act, being Act No. 184 of the Public Acts of 1943, os amended. Further, that the town­ ships affected shall, however, continue to provide the Barry County Planning Commission with copies of oil future zoning ordinance amendment provis­ ions adopted by those township* Motion carried. Moved by Williamson, support by Hoore to auth­ orize Commissioner Williamson and/or Don Drum­ mond to sign the agreements between the CalhounBarry Growth Alliance Board of Directors ond the County of Barry - City of Hasting* Economic Develop­ ment Commission: ond. the agreement between the Kellogg Community College-Business and In­ dustrial Assistance Center ond the Barry County Joint Economic Development Commission, on be­ half of the County. Motion carried. Joe Bleam Director of Barry Transit, presented two amendment* to the Section IB contract Moved by Hoare. support by Kiel that the Choir be author­ ized to sign the amendment*. Motion carried. Movd by McKelvey, support by Kiel to approve payment of $32,202.94 in Miscellaneous Claim*. Roll call was taken. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson io authorize payment of $71.65 in Low Library bills from the Law Library Fund. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoore to trans­ fer $52,000 from the General Fund Appropriations to the Eaton/Barry Health Department, a* budget­ ed. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Kiel ‘a Increase the Drain Commissioner's budget by $10,350 for lhe salary of the Drain Maintenance employee. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoare to auth­ orize the solo of one older Sheriff's Deportment vehicle to Woodland Township for $1,000. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson to approve the removal ol a house ond two acres of land, belonging to Joe ond Marge Andrews of Maple Grove Township, from a farmland agreement (P.A.116) through a letter written by the Clerk s office, subject to approval of the Planning and Zon­ ing Board. Motion carried. Commissioner McKelvey suggested that the Board consider requesting voters in the County to approve a one mill tax for two year* to renova'• the courthouse and annex building, making them barrier-free. Moved by Hoare. support by William­ son that lhe Finance Committee ond the County Coordinator be instructed to lock Into various methods of making lhe county buildings barrierfree. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Hoare that the position of Drain Maintenance Supervisor be placed in the TOPS 09 classification. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Dean to approve lhe TOPS 05 six month level step raise for Luella Den­ nison. District Court. The increase to be effective June 9. 1986. Motion carried. Moved by Williamson, support by Kiel Io confirm the action of the Personnel Committee to fill the position of Drain Maintenance Supervisor, effective June 12. 1986. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Hoore Io approve the TOPS 06 re-clossificolion of Secretory-Assistant Zoning Administrator in the Planning ond Zoning Department. The position will be effective July 1. 1986. Motion carried. Moved by Hoare. support by Kiel to permit any Commissioner to attend lhe Michigan Association of Counties’ conference in August, with oil neces­ sary expenses paid. Motion carried. Chairperson Coleman recessed the meeting at 10:45 a.m. The meeting was called bock to order ot 11:20 a.m. by Chairperson Coleman. Sheriff Wood introduced CpI. Michael Letick, who presented information concerning a proposed ca­ nine program for the Barry County Sheriff* Deport­ ment. Commissioner Hoare invited the public to attend lhe ground breaking ceremonies ot the Medical Care Facility on July 3. 1986 al 11:00 a.m. Moved by Dean, support by Williamson to auth­ orize the purchase of a freezer for th* Barry County Jail. The price of the freezer is not to exceed $400, and will be paid for out of the jail equipment bud­ get. Motion carried. Moved by Hoare. support by Kiel to adjourn the meeting to July 8. 1986, at 9:30 a.m.. or the Call of the Chair. CAROLYN G. COLEMAN. Chairperson MIRIAM E. WHITE. Deputy Clerk UJT WELLNESS & Woodland News Harold and Nell Standard were surprixal by a dinner party al the tome of Mr. and Mrs Lyle Sandbrook. Sr. on their 25th wedding anniversary. The evening ot June 23. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kantncr. Mr and Mrs. jjm Lucas. Mr. and Mrs. G R. McMillen. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Coals. Mr. and Mrs. John Parker. Opal Booher. Doris Nicthanier. Ruth Niethamer. Darlene Nicthanier. Vicki Niethamer. Andrea Coates and Cliff Mattson all gathered at lhe Sandbrooks home and waited for Mr. and Mrs. Bob Crockford to br­ ing the guests of honor. All of the food except the meat was cut up in the dining room before the Crockfords and he Stannards arrived. “Sandy” Sandbrook aarbequed hamburgers and hot dogs on the deck, and everyone "dug in". A beautiful three-tiered wedding cake with pink trimming was served for dessert. The cake has been made by Terri Sandbrook who dropped by after dinner to congratulate the Stannards. Zion Lutheran Church Worship Plann­ ing Committee circulated a questionairg among church members for their favorite hymns, and a song sheet which is included with the bulletin each week durng the summer has been printed that includes all of these per­ sonal favorites. Each of these hymns and choruses will be used at least once during the June. July and August Sunday morning wor­ ship services. "Jesus Loves me" and "In The Garden" were among those used this week. A potluck dinner in honor of Nick Wright. Jr. and Nathan Wright, sons of Nick Eve Wright, was held al Zion Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon. Around 40 people attended the dinner. Both boys have joined the Army. Nick Wright. Jr. will leave for Fort Knox. Ky. in the next few days, and his brother. Nathan, will report to Fort Sill. Oklahoma, for the first five months of his training. After everyone who wanted to say something to Nathan had done so. Pastor Cliff gave Nat a new testament that he had carried since he started seminary training. Nick was unable to attend the dinner. Bradley Glllaspie, oldest grandson of Gene and Frances Reuther, recently joined the Ar­ my. He is at Fort Dix', New Jersey where he is receiving training as a small vehicle mechanic. He has enlisted for four years. Gillaspie's parents. Brad and Barbara Gillaspie, now live at South Wayne, Wise. He has spent part of his summers in Woodlanc with his grandparents and is well known in Woodland. The Lakewood Ministerial Association softball league has had so many games cancelled because of rain that some churches played their first game last week. Zion Lutheran Church had three games postponed before they ever got to play one. These postponed games will be made up at lhe end of the season. Games are played in Woodland** Herald Classic Memorial Park on Monday. Tuesday, and Thursday evenings each week during the summer, weather permitting. Stuart Kussmaul has left Pennock Hospital where he was under treatment and gone to the home of his daughter. Margcnc Guenther in Kalamazoo. Diana Carr of North Main Street. Woodland, graduated from Lakewood in a class of 30 adult education students during June. On Saturday, her husband. Duane, two bv Catherine Lucas daughters. Brenda and Ann. and son. Eric hosied an open house a< (heir home in her honor. Around 75 people came (<> eongrarulaie her and enjoyed refreshment and visiting in the side yard. The G.R. McMillens enjoyed dinner at the home ol their son and daughter-in-law. Kip and Mary , new Lake Odessa on Sunday. Kip grilled steaks and a large binhday cake was cut to celebrate all of the family birthdays that occur during the summer. Ten people were at the dinner. Son. Pete, and daughler-in-law. Sheila, were unable to attend because Sheila would have surgery on her back in Lansing on Monday. Zion Lutheran's Vacation Bible School is over for another year and according to all reports, the program was a huge success. The highest attendance of children was 106 and the lowest day s attendance was 92. The average daily attendance during the week was 98. Mildred Brodbcck was general chairman of the week-long Bible school. Teachers and helpers were Judy MacKcnzie. Roxanne Hokanson. Barb Randall. Pastor Cliff Randall. Laurie Duits. Betty Hynes. Yvonne MacKenzie. Debbie Elcnbaas, Helen Mudry. Carol Duff. Ruth Hetchler. Lisa Het chler. Mcrcedelh McMillen. Nell Stannard. Penny Dahms. Diane Brodbcck. Carol Engle. Tonya Blair. Marcic Engle. Lori Engle. Pauline Vroman. Duane Lindsey. Diane Grif­ fin. Nelson Frizzell and Janine Frizzell. Kit­ chen help included Leslie and Alma Smithand Marie Meyers. The pianist was Frances Reuther. On June 14, Ella Kantncr took Gloria and Sara Wilson to Lansing to see the opening parade and ceremonies of the Michigan Scsquicentennial celebration. The parade includ­ ed lots of old cars, tractors, horses, fanning equipment and a great many clowns. Both before and after the parade the Capitol Mall was full of demonstrations and diplays il­ lustrating Michigan history. One group which particularly interested Ella was a Campeau living diorama with costumes and tents to demonstrate life in the early settlement that became Lansing. There were demonstrations of quilting and horse rides around the mall as well as blacksmith shops in action and a pile of traps and pelts. Another stiie of the Capitol Mall had games and displays and contcs * which were of special interest to children. The parade which circled the Capitol Mall Complex was part of the official opening of the sesquiccntennial ceremonies for Michigan. Before the parade. Governor Jim Blanchard lighted the official sesquiccntennial torch with a torch that had been carried through various parts of the state by high school honor students who have won academic honors. Lt. Gov. Martha Griffiths. Attorney General Frank Kelley, and G. Mcnnefl Williams. Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court were some of the speakers at the ceremonies. Woodland Lions Club held a scholarships dinner, ladies night and installation of officers at Deer Run last Tuesday evening. Pastor George Spcas gave an invocation and grace. The dinner which included fried chicken and roast beef was served at 7 p.m. Harold Stannard awardc checks and scholarship trophies to Jennifer Barnum. Jeff Woodland Lions Club presented scholarships and trophies to promising students. Shown here are (from left) Clayton Goodrich, president of the Lions Club; Jennifer Barnum, Brenda Raffler, Jeff MacKenzie, and Harold Stannard. MacKenzie and Brenda Raffler. He told them and the assembled group about the history of lhe Carl Jordan Memorial Scholarship fund and about the Lions Club's continuing interest in the education of Woodland young people. Past District Governor Cliff Mattson in­ stalled the club officers for the coming year. They are president. Carl Grashius. first vice president; Tom Gilliland, second vice presi­ dent: Lawrence Chase; and third vice presi­ dent. Kay Moore. Clyde Shoemaker will con­ tinue as secretary . George Schaibly as treasurer. Bob Crockford as Lion Tamer and Art Meade as tail twister. Carl Grashius played some songs on the mouth organ and guitar. “Have I Told You Lately That I LovcYou." “In The Sweet Bye and Bye." and “When the Saints Go Mar­ ching In." He then sang two tunny songs, one of which he dedicated to John Booher. Bill Perkis of Barry County Soil Survey showed pictured of Borneo taken when he was on a soil survey for the Indonesian govern­ ment in 1980. He spent six months on that large island. The pictures includes a native wedding and several that showed native living conditions in villages, the jungle, and cities. Mr. Perkis said the island has six month dry period when it only rains about four hours a day and a six month wet period when it rains for about 12 hours a day. The group he was with could on­ ly work in the dry period; so they returned to America before the wet period began. Rev. Ward Pierce gave a benediction before the group broke up. Northland Optical Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled Frames Repaired or Replaced Prescription Sunglasses Safety Glasses Contact Lens Supplies — Ask About our Children's Frame Warranty — Insurance Plans Blue Cross Provider Monday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 1510 North Broadway — Hastings — Cal!... 945-3906 HowA Small Community Cameld SeeThd Summer Program II SPECIAL TIMES — SPECIAL RATES Starts ... JULY 7 LEVEL I — Renae Feldpausch 945-9377 Tuesday/Tliursday, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Wednesday/Friday “Early Bird" 6-7 am. 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Green of Hastings, arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Carrie Elizabeth Hoffman to David William Dakin II. son of Mr. and Mrs. David William Dakin of Hastings. Both Carrie and David are 1980 graduates of Hastings High School. Carrie attended Tar­ rant College in Fort Worth. Texas and is now working for the Barry County Juvenile Court. David is a student al Kansas State University, in Manhattan. Kansas where he will graduate with a bachelors degree in architecture, and also a bachelors degree in computer science. An August 16. 1986 wedding is being planned. Singleterry-Keeler vows announced Miss Lisa Keeler and Mr. Jerry Singleterry exchanged vows Tuesday. May 20. 1986 at 6:45 at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Dr. Allen J. Wecnick performed the double ring ceremony. Lisa is the daughter of Lawrence and Della Keeler of Hastings and Jerry is the son of Ramcrio and Mary Singlcterry of Lansing. The couple reside in Lubbock. Texas where Jerry is stationed in the Air Force. Mr. and Mrs. Hervey Hillikcr of Hastings are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Diane K. Powers to Floyd L. Dirette. Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Direttc of Sanford. Mich. Diane is a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1985 graduate of Eastern Michigan, receiving a degree in Occupational Therapy. Floyd is a 1976 graduate of Clarensvillc High School and a 1985 graduate of Eastern Michigan University. He plans to complete his Masters at Columbia University in New York City. A July 26 wedding is planned. A. Armbruster and Loren E. Mazurek "ere united in marriage on May 24 at 2 p.m. at lhe Lakewood United Methodist Church. Lake Odessa The afternoon ceremony was performed by Rev. Ward D. Pierce in the presence of 2u0 guests. is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Armbruster. Lake Odessa. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Mazurek. Woodland. Given in marriage by her father and mother, the bride wore a white chiffon gown with a scallop train. The long sheer sleeves, neckline, and bodice were accented with em­ bossed lace. She carried a bouquet of miniature white carnations and lily of the valley. The bride's attendants wore floor length light blue dresses. Each carried a single long stemmed white rose. Sister of the bride. Tammy Matticc. served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Beth Enz. friend of the bride. Vicki Newcomer, cousin of the bride, and Brenda Armbruster, sister-in-law of the bride. The men wore navy blue tuxedos with light blue tics and cumberbunds. They each wore a white carnation as their boutonniere. The groom wore a white tuxedo with a white carnation and lily of the valley, as his boutonniere. The fathers wore navy blue tuxedoes with dusty-rose-colored ties and cumberbunds mat­ ching the mother's dresses. Friend of the groom. Larry Curtiss, served as best man. Groomsmen were David Mal­ tice. brother-in-law of the bride. Lynn Mazurek, brother of the groom. and Dan Armbruster, brother of the bnde Joshua Matticc. nephew of the bride, served as ringbearer He wore a white tuxedo and boutonniere to match the groom’s. Larry Dye. friend of the couple served as head usher. Master and Mistress of Ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mazurek, of St. Louis Michigan, cousins of the groom. Soloist was Rev. James Hulett who sang "The Lord's Prayer", accompaincd by Mrs. Eldon Flessner at the organ. The reception was held in the church fellowship hall. Serving were Mrs. Eunice Eckardt. Mrs. Joyce" Waite. Mrs. Pat Maneval, and Miss Deb Huffman. Helping in the kitchen were Mrs. Norine Enz and Mrs. JoAnne Jackson. The catering was provided by a special friend. Mrs. Lena Baltosser. of West Unity. Ohio. The guest book was attended by Tammy Klein and Karen Dye, friends of the couple' Honored guests were Mrs. Grace Maneval, of West Unity. Ohio, bride's grandmother; Mr. Harvey Armbruster, of West Unity Ohio, bride's grandfather; Mr. and Mrs. Keith Durkee, of Woodland Ml. groom’s grandparents. Out of town guests were from West Unity Ohio; Waterman, lllinios; Scottsdale. Arizona; East Tawas. Lansing, Grand Ledge. Perry, and Portland. Michigan. The rchcaral supper was hosted by the groom's parents and was served by Betty Cur­ tis. Shirley Kilmer and Ann Bump, at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Following a honeymoon to the Smoky Mountains. Mr. and Mrs. Loren Mazurek arc now at their new home on Clark Road. Woodland. Michigan. Summer Special! One Week Dieting HASTINGS - Phone 948-4033 Davis-Barton engagement told Ila Rogers celebrates 80th birthday, Sunday Ila Rogers of Caledonia will be celebrating her 80th birthday on Sunday. July 6. 1986. • An open house will be held at her home from 2 to 6 p.m. The children would like to extend an invita­ tion to all relatives, friends and neighbors to attend. No gifts please! Your presence is her gift! Ila has been blessed with 10 children. 30 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Ms. Patricia Shuttlcworth of Whitehall PA., and Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Davis of Hastings, arc proud to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Robin Ann to Jerry (Knuck) Barton, son of Ms. Roma Banon of Hastings and Mr. James Barton of Middleville. Robin is a 1979 graduate from Hastings High and is currently employed at Lescoa in Middleville. Knuck is a 1980 graduate from Hastings High and is-currently employed at Neway Love Inc. in Grand Rapids. An August 30 wedding is being planned. Howard and Harriet Spedick celebrate golden anniversary Howard and Harriet Spcdick of Hickory Comers celebrated their golden wedding an­ niversary on June 27. 1986. The couple will be honored at a July 5 reception hosted by their daughters Deborah Howard of Hickory­ Comers and Linda Jensen of Copiague. New York. Card shower planned “Birthday Card Shower” Margaret Rolfe is celebrating her 90th Birthday on Wednesday. July 9. Let's shower her with birthday cards! Her address: Margaret Rolfe, 7036 Division. Delton. MI 49(M6. Lj^tAtlheEndOflheTunneL A few years back, the roof practically caved in on the people of this small mining community. The mine had been shut down. Putting half the town out of work. And taking away a livelihood that had been a way of life here for decades. Considering that miners all across America were struggling with all the same kind of problems, there did not' seem to be even the slightest ray of hope left to the town. Problem was, just like the miners could not afford to go much longer without work, the company could not afford to reopen the mine. Much less run it profitably enough to keep it up ana running, as it had before. But when the state of Michigan got the miners and the mining com­ pany together, people saw things in an entirely different light. So when they figured out a way to reopen the mine, we pitched in to help figure out a way to finance it. Today, the mine is open again. The miners have gone back and reclaimed their jobs. And even though there’s still some hard work ahead for everyone con­ cerned, the entire town is beginning to see a much brighter future for itself. At First of America Bank, we take special pride in what this one small community achieved just by digging deep inside themselves for answers. Not just because we’re bankers. But because, more importantly, we’re part of the community, too. O FIRST°FAMRICA Wre Community Banks First ,U Mih, n Util Mogg-McKeough engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Mogg are pleased to announce the engagment of their daughter Kelly Lynne Mogg to Kevin Edward McKeough. Kelly is a graduate of Hastings High School and is currently a senior at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. Kevin is a graduate from Western Michigan University and is employed with Guardsman Chemical as Divisional Vice President of Fabri-Coate. A November 1986 wedding is being planned. Wurm to celebrate her 97th birthday Mrs. Laura Wurm a resident of Provincial House will celebrate her 97th birthday July 4. If you would like to send cards the address is 240 E. North St. in Hastings. Lose 17-25 lbs. in six weeks. Watch the inches disappear — without drugs, stress, fatigue or hunger. Your first consultation is free, including one FREE WEEK on program. Call now! Don’t miss out on this limited time offer. 1615 South Bedford Road (Next to Cappon Oil) OPEN 7-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8-12 Sat. Call our other Diet Center in Plainwell - 685-6881 OR ... 7 DIET .CENTER Wins at the Losing Game Neal-Beachnau engagement told JoAnn Neal of Hastings and William L. Bcachnau of Nashville are pleased to an­ nounced their engagement. An July 26. 1986 wedding is planned in Charlotte. ML Charlton Park is “FREE” for the 4th Free admission to Barry County residents is part of the invitation to see the good old days again come to life as Charlton Park Village & Museum sponsor the fourth annual Old Fashioned 4th of July. Festivities begin at noon on Friday. July 4. on the village green with games and contests for the entire family. Run in lhe three-legged race, compete in the sack race, toss a water balloon or raw egg. see how much watermelon you can cat and save the seeds for die seed-spitting contest. Search for a needle in a haystack, or toss bales of hay; enter your freckles in the most freckled face contest, and be sure to save room for lhe pie eating contest. A pic judging contest and auction will please the palate. Bring in a home-made pie and the baker gels it free. After the contest, the remainder of the pies will be sold to the highest bidder. A Civil War encampment will be set up near the village and traditional patriotic music will fill the air. In the village you can try your hand at stenciling, water colors, or candle­ dipping. A blacksmith, carpenter, and quilter will be on hand to demonstrate their crafts. In addition the recreation area provides a sandy beach, boat launch, ski beach, volleyball courts, ball diamond, picnic tables and grills. The snack bar will also be open. Admission to this special event is free to Barry County residents, and only S3 for non­ resident adults (16 and over). All children arc admitted free. Charlton Park is located just off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. So come out and enjoy the good old days and wholesome family fun at Historic Charlton Park village & Museum. DIET .CENTER, Pat Fancher from Hastings has lost 163/4 pounds and 26 inches. What a beautiful program. I loved every minute of it. I love Diet Center and what It has done for me. The counselors are great. They kept me encouraged and motivated all the way. I made a commitment, set goals and I became a win­ ner. 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Phone ...685-6881 �Page6- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, July 3.1986 Obituaries Evelyn E Ruffner NASHVILLE - Mrs. Evelyn E. Ruffner. 6?*. of 7080 Assyria Rd., Nashville, died Sun­ day, June 29, 1986, at her home. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July I, at Wilcox Cemetery. Rev. Steven Reid will officiate. Memorials may be made to Nashville Putnam Library or Barry Com­ munity Hospice. Arrangement were by Vogt Chapel, Wren Funeral Homes. Mrs. Ruffner was born in Nashville on February 28, 1923, the daughter of Lewis and Sylvia (Springett) Reid. She attended Fcighner, Bigh and Vermontville schools. She had lived in Nashville, Vermontville and Olivet, and at her present address for the past 21 years. She was employed by Michigan Magnetics, Barry County Medical Facility and Oliver Corp. Her first marriage to Glen Hyde ended in divorce. She was married to Clyde Ruffner on December 27, 1952. She was a member of AARP. Mrs. Ruffner is survived by her husband, Clyde; two sons, Larry Lee Ruffner of Hastings and George Alfred Reffncr of Plainwell; two daughters, Mary Ellen Shapley of Hastings and Glenda Furrow of Nashville; one step daughter, Mrs. Leslie (Barbara) Butler of Nashville; 15 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Rube (Sylvia) Norton of Olivet; one brother, Earle Reid of Hastings; and one sister, Mrs. Elson (Doris) Harrington of Olivet; two naif sisters, Grace Reid of Hastings and Mrs. Richard (Eva Jean) Williams of Woodland. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Ruben (Vonda) Copeland in 1972. J George Lynden Norris DOWLING - Mr. George Lynden Norris, age 73 . 8341 S. Cedar Creek Rd.. Dowling passed away Friday evening June 27. 1986 after a lingering illness. Mr. Norris was bom July 17, 1912 in Barn County the son of Chalmer and Cleo VanSycklc Norris. He had lived his entire life time in Barry County, the past 40 years at the Cedar Creek address. He was employed for several years at Clarks & Eaton Corporation of Battle Creek. He was a Bus Driver for many years for the Delton Kellogg Schools and retired in 1968. He was married to llah Chaffee July 5. 1934. Surviving besides his wife are two daughters. Mrs. Alva Ilenc Bonar of Fl. Wayne. IN. Mrs. Robert Janet Elwell of Kan­ sas; five sons. Eugene of Dowling. Gerald of Delton. Larry of Dowling, Steve and Stanley both of Delton; 31 grandchildren; nine great­ grandchildren; one sister Mrs. Ilene Birman of Battle Creek; two brothers Lyle Norris of Bloomingdale. Willard Norris of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. Twin sons Vem and Vcrlin preceded him in death in 1936. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton where services were held Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Elmer Faust officiated. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Barry County or the American Cancer Society. ATTEND SEMS I Gladys B. Miller DUTTON - Mrs. Gladys B. Miller, age 87, the widow of Harry L. Miller passed away laic Tuesday afternoon. June 24, 1986. She and her husband farmed in the Alto area for many years. She is survived by a son. Robert and Eula Davison of Kentwood; two daughters. Jay and Eileen Shook of Caledonia, Ted and Wilma Cutler of Spring Lake; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one great-great­ grandchild; a sister, Vida Fishel of Ohio; two sister-in-law, Mrs. Ernest (Virginia) Shook of Caledonia and Mrs. Gladys E. Miller of Loweli; many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Miller was also preceded in death by a grand­ son, Leslie Cutler. Funeral Services were held Friday after­ noon at 1:30 p.m. at lhe funeral chapel. Rev. William Dobson of the Whitneyville Bible Church. Interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements were made by the Roetman Funeral Chapel, 616 E. Main St. Opal M. (Lingg) Martin Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South »t M-79. Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 945-4995 Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule: 9:30 Fellowship usd Coffee; 9.55 Sunday School: 11:10 Morning Worship; 6 00 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W. Green Street, Hastings. Mich.. 49058. (6161 945-9574. David B. Nelsen Jr.. Pastor Sunday. July 6 - 8JO a.m. Wor­ ship Service ■ Room 108,9 30 a m. Sunday School. 10 30 a.m. Fellowship Time. 10:30 a.m Radio Broadcast. WBCH. 11.00 a.m. Worship Service - Sanctuary. 7:00 p.m. ChurdvCharge Conference Tuesday. July 8 1200 noon Hi Nooners Picnic Bob King Park. 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee. Wednesday. July 9 - 12.00 noon UMW Picnic • Bob King Park. 7M p.m Work Areas ard Divisions. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. July 6 • 8 00 Early Ser­ vice. 9:15 Church School |all ages). 10 30 Worship Tuesday. July 1 ■ 6:30. Softball. Thursday, July 3 7 00. Support Group. Monday. July 7 7:30. Peace Circle. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Mich.. Allan J. Wecnink. In­ terim Minister. Eileen Higbee Dir. Chris­ tian Ed Sunday. July 6 - 9 30 Worship Services Nursery Provided Broadcast of this service over WBCH-A.M and FM. Wednesday. July 9. 7.30 Circle 5. at the Wilma Story cottage CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS. 600 N Airport Rood. Hastings, 948-2104. Russell S^ltnea. branch president, phone 945-2314. Counselors Kent Gibson (945-41451 and Ed Thomas (795-7280). Sacrament Meeting 9 30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.. Primary, Relief Society. Priesthood, and Young Women at 11:30 a.m Work Meeting second Thursday 10:00-2:00 and exercise class every Wednesday 7:00 pjn. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broad way. Rev Davkl D. Garrett Phone *448-2229 Parsonage, 945-3195 Church Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship. 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan. Minister Clay Roas. Phone 948-4145 residence. 945-2938 church. Sunday Services 10 ajn.; Bible Study 11 ajn.: Evening Services 6 pjn.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Rood. Pastor J-A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9.45 a.m.; Worship II aan.: Evening Service 7 pan.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Garner. Pastor. James R. Bar­ rett. Asst, to the pastor in youth. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morn­ ing Worship 11:00 a_m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday. Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7:00 pm. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m_ Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. (Adult Choir). Saturday 10 to 11 ajn. Kings Kids (Children's Choir). Sunday morning ser­ vice broadcast WBCH. Middleville Area ST. AUGUSTINE. Middleville. Father Walter Spillane. Pastor. Phone 792-2889 Sunday Mass 9 30 a.m. PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at Parmalee Rd . Middleville. Rev. Wayne Kiel, Pastor. Phone 891-1585. Rev. Charles Doornbos. Aasiatant Paator. Phone 795-3466. Flrat Service 9 s-m.; churchST. ROSB CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. School 10:15 am., Second Service 11:15 Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Satur­ a.m.; Evening Celebration 6 pm. day Mau 4 JO pm.; Sunday Masses 8 am. and 11 a.m. confessions Saturday 4:004:30 pm. Delton Area HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, 600 Powell Rd Russell A Siner. Pastor. Phone 945-9224. Worship service 10:30 am., evening service 6 pm , classes for all ages. 9:45 am. Sunday school. Tuesday. Cottage Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Campground Rd.. 1 ml. 5, Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10 am.; Wor11 a.m.: Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Youth meet Sunday 6 pm.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 pm. CHURCH OF THE NA2ARENE, 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Jsmes B. Leitrman Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 1100 ajn. Morning Worship COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Service: 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST Corner <4 Broadway and Center Streets Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services for Adults, CHURCHES. Rev. Mary Hom olfidating Father Wavne Smith, Rector Sunday Teens and Children. Country Chapel Church School 11:20 am.: worship 10:15 am. Banfield no Eucharist at 10 00 a.m. (Summer acliedulc). Weekday Eucharists Wcdncs GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. church school Wo’.hip service 9 a.m. day. 7 15 a.m.; Thursday. 7:00 p m. Hanover. Hastings. Leonard Davis. Pastor. Ph 948-2256 or 945-9429. Sunday Sunday HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY School 9:45 ajn.. Worship 11 am.. Youth CHURCH. 307 E Marshall Rev Steven 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m.. Palm. Pastor Sunday Morning Sunday Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 pm. Nursery School 10.00. Morning Worship Service - for all services. Wednesday: CYC 6:45 11:00. Evening Service • 7.30. Prayer p.m . prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. Meeting Wednesday. Night 7:30 TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville. Rev. J G Boomer. Sunday School 9:45 ajn.: Sunday Worship 11:00 ajn.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bi­ ble Prayer. Wednesday 7 00 pan. Dowling Area Nashville Area ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Saturday Maa 6JO pm Sunday Maia 9:30 ajn. CHURCH OF THE NAZARBNE. 301 Fuller St.. M-79. Paator Thomas Voyles. Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 ajn.; Morning Worship 11 am.; Evening Services, Youth 6 p.m.; Evening Worship r : Th. Church Page Is Brought to You Through th. Hosting, Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: OrangevilleGun Lake Area Having* — Nathvlllo FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Mar*h Rd. two mite* south of Gun Lake. Rev. Dan Bowman, Paator Len Harris, Sunday School Supt. 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Michigan Lake Odessa News: Arlene Viola Archer HASTINGS - Mrs. Arlene Viola Archer. 74. of 1378 Nissaki, Hastings, died Sunday’ June 29. 1986 al Barry County Medical Facility. In respect to her wishes there will be no funeral service. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. Mrs. Archer was born July 28. 1911 in Bay City. She was raised in the Highland Park area attending school there. She was married to Reginald E. Archer on August 22. 1933. She lived most of her life in the Detroit area. In 1974 she retired as personnel director for Martin Place Hospital in Detroit where she had worked several years. She came to Hastings in 1979 with her loving companion. Mr. Basil Hawkens. Mrs. Archer is survived by two daughters. Mrs. Howard (Beverly) Scott of Gibraltar, Ml and Mrs. John (Bonnie) Jordah of Westland; two sons. Lawrence and Michelle Archer of Hastings and Donald and Laura Archer of Southfield; ten grandchildren; one great­ grandchild; two sisters. Mrs. Helen Barnum of Kalamazoo and Mrs. Bea Cummings of Bay City and her companion Basil Hawkens. She was preceded in death by a brother. Lawrence Abbs. Mrs. Opal M. (Lingg) Martin, 77, of Delton, died Saturday evening. June 28, 1986 at Community Hospital in Battle Creek, where she was taken after being stricken at her home. Memorial services were held 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 at the Hebble Funeral Home, Battle Creek, Rev. Ray L. Talmadge officiated with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may meet the family until 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home at 123 W. Michigan in Battle Creek Memorials may be made to the PleasantvicS Family Church Building Fund. Mrs. Martin was born in Manistee and was a life long resident of lhe Delton area. She was a member of the Delton Senior Citizens and was employed at Wilcox/Rich Manufac­ turing Co. During World War II. she worked at Kellogg Co. in Battle Creek. She married Edward O. Martin in Angola. IN on January 26, 1926. Mr. Martin died Oc­ tober 8. 1978. She is survived by two sons, and two daughters. Dale C. Martin of Delton, Keith D. Martin of Indiana. Mary E. Stanton of Dowling and Jean B. Gray of Battle Creek; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters Virginia Askew and Bemeicc Sims both of Battle Creek; three brothers, Cleo Lingg of Nashville and Lewis and Russell Lingg of Battle Creek. Homer E. Norman FLORIDA - Mr. Homer E. Norman, 85, of Florida, formerly of Orangeville, died Sun­ day. June 29. 1986 at Orangeville. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 2 at St. Francis Episcopal Church, Orangeville, with Fr. Kurt Fish officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Francis Episcopal Church Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements were made by Marshall-Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell. Mr. Norman was bom at Gun Plain Twp., the son of Benjamin and Hattie Norman. He married Gladys Green. They farmed in Orangeville area all their life. He was a member of St. Francis Episcopal Church. Orangeville. Surving are his wife. Gladys; one daughter. Lois Norman of Plymouth. MI; one son’ Larry Norman of Worthington, OH; three grandchildren; two great-granchildren; one brother. Howard Norman of Orangeville. Jerry Keegstra MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Jerry Keegstra, 68, of Middleville, died Saturday, June 28, 1986 "Death ends a life, but it doesn't end a rela­ tionship." at Pennock Hospital. Memorial services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Rev. John McNaughton officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Cancer Society and lhe Thomapple Township Ambulance Association. H Mr. Keegstra was bom July 26. 1917 in Grand Rapids the son of Sybc and Josephine (Stoutjesdyk) Keegstra. He was married to Margaret L. Hall on Ocotber 15. 1938. He was a Middleville merchant for 18 years. Mr. Keegstra was a former president of Middleville Rotary, served on Middleville Village Council for ten years; was a member of the Moose and was secretary of the bowline association. . ° He is survived by his wife. Margaret L ■ his children. Bruce and Linda Keegstra of Lin coInwood. IL: four grandchildren. Yuri Adia. Kira and Mika; several aunts uncle; and cousins. He was preceded in death bv , son. Gus Keegstra. 3 Chester E Stowell HASTINGS - Mr. Chester E. Stowell. 83. of 430 S. Cass St.. Hastings, died Friday. June 27. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services will be held II a.m. Tuesday. July 1 at the First United Methodist Church. Rev. David B. Nelson Jr. officiating with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Heart Association, or Charlton Park. Chester Earl Stowell was bom on June 17, 1903 on the family farm in Coats Grove the son of Robert Perry Stowell and Charlotte Townsend Stowell. Other family members in­ cluded an older brother. Keith, a WW [ veteran and an older sister, Gertrude, a retired teacher now living in Kalamazoo. George, a younger brother, was a pilot killed in 1928 in an aiqjlane crash during the early days of civil aviation. Chester was raised on the farm attending Coals Grove county schools and rode to Hastings High School on horseback, graduating in 1921. Following high school, he learned the carpentry trade under the guidance of his older brother. He perfected his trade working for several building companies in Jackson and Kalamazoo. At one point in the late 20's, he was offered a Foremen’s position at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, but. decid­ ed he would not like living in the "big" city. Chester married the former Florabellc Willitts or Irving Township in Barry County on September 2, 1926. They settled initially in Jackson moving to Kalamazoo several years later ana, eventually, returning to Hastings in 1938. Chet and Florabelle lived at 430 Cass Street from 1938 cn remodelling and enlarg­ ing the residence several times over the years. They celebrated their Golden Wedding An­ niversary in 1976 two years before Flora passed away. Together they raised two sons, Robert Joseph Stowell of Grand Rapids and Douglas Willitts Stowell of Rochester, NY. Five grandchildren delighted Chester including Debra, Kathy and Bob E., Bob’s children along with Steven and Kristen. Doug's children. In 1942, Chester started his own building and supply business in Hastings. Stowell Building Service, on Michigan Avenue. Over the next 35 years, a wide range of residential, commerical, farm, industrial and church buildings were erected throughout Barry County by Stowell Building Service. The Metal Tile Plant, Hastings City Garage, Hastings Bowling Alley. Ford Auto Agency. Lutheran Church, Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, over 250 homes, cottages and countless remodelling jobs were completed during this time. One of Chet’s favorite projects was a com­ plete portable stage, floor and backdrop done for a travelling musical show called “The Or­ chid Review”. A Florida show producer on tour in Michigan in 1955 heard of Stowell Building Service and a reputation for quality, hand crafted workmanship. The project from initial design to final completion was done in the remarkable time or just six weeks, on schedule and under budget! The Stowell Office Building was built in 1963 adjacent to Stowell Building Service as commercial office building. For many years Federal, State and Local government agencies have been headquartered in that building. In 1970, Chet retired from active contracting, renting the upper part of Stowell Building Ser­ vice to several businesses. He maintained the basement shop as a base of “operations" - to meet old friends and to work on "hobby" projects like a solar water heating system which he installed at his home. After retire­ ment, he donated much time and materials to numerous restoration projects al Charlton Park. Chet was a life-long member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church and. following the opening of his business, an ac­ tive member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club. Named Kiwanian of the Year in 1984. One of his favorite past-times was fishing, summer or winter. He built one of the first pontoon boats in Barry County in the late 50’s and especially enjoyed fishing in later years with his sons and his grandchildren on a new float boat. He truly believed that "old fisherman never die, they just cast away!’’. He is survived by two sons, Robert Stowell of Grand Rapids and Douglas Stowell of Rochester, N.Y.; five grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Gertrude (Stowell) O’Keefe of Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Keith and George Stowell. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home. CORRECTION: In the Hastings H.gh School Class of 1936 nhotograph published in June, the correct Celling of the name of the first woman in the first row is Byrle Brady Hudson. Father’s Day was marked al Central UM Church by a sermon geared to fathers and the presentation of a Norway Spruce seedling for each father present. Great-grandfathers given recognition were Bernard Leigh and Rev. Emerson Minor. A reception honoring lhe newly married Donald Garlock and Lorraine McMillen was held on Sunday. June 22 at the Carlton Center home of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Barcroft The af­ fair was hosted by the Merton Gariocks and others of their family. Guests came from Grand Rapids. Carson City. Reed City. Kalamazoo and Hastings. The occasion also marked lhe first anniversary of Karen (Garlock) and Michael Morse of Springfield and the eighth anniversary of the Barcrofts. Other family members came from Woodland. Baldwin and Lake Odessa. Rev. Charles Richards and hir. wife Ruth are now in the Sixth Avenue parsonage of Central UM Church. They came from Stockbridge Avenue Church in Kalamazoo. The Rev. Emerson Minor of Plainwell has concluded his ten weeks as interim pastor. The Alethian Class of Central UMC held its annual picnic at the Ionia State Recreation Area on N. Jordan Lake Road on Sunday. June 22. Plans were made for their 31 st chicken barbecue to be held in July. Ionia County chapter of MARSP will meet on Thursday. July 10 at the Lutheran school in Ionia. Any retired school employee is invited to attend. Reservations for the noon luncheon may be made by telephoning 374-8420. A birthday open house in honor of Crystal Howard was held on June 22 at the home of her son. Archer Howard Jr. and family, on Martin Road. After years of school library work. Crystal devotes much time to her church’s library. Many of today’s adults recall her Martha’s Candy Shop near Jordan Lake - a favorite stop for the young fry to buy cotton candy and other goodies. Clayton Haynes of Hickory Corners was a Saturday visitor of his sister Mildred Shade. He is still recovering from recent surgery. Mardie’s have closed shop after a closing sale resulting in another empty building on Fourth Street. The photo shop has moved from the building on Fourth Avenue as they have stores in other areas. The Merry Social Club will hold their meeting Thursday afternoon July 10 at 1 p.m. at the home of Laura Allen. Program will be in charge of Hildrcd Rossetter and Alice Archer. The 32nd annual Shade reunion will be held at the Lake Odessa Village Park on Sun­ day. July 13 with potluck dinner at 1 p.m. Br­ ing own beverage, table service and dish to pass. Steve and Linda Werner of Ionia an­ nounce the birth of their son Tyler Nathaniel born June 8. He weighed eight pounds four ounces.' Grandparents arc Mr. and Mrs. Harold Werner of Portland and Mr. and Mrs. Walfrid Hakala of Lake Odessa. Great­ grandfather is John Roth of Lake Odessa. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Perin and family of Wyoming were Sunday evening visitors of Cecile Perin at Lake Manor. The new principal at the West Elementary School will be Russ Ainslie replacing Doris Huyck who retired at the end of lhe school year. Ainslie has been a classroom teacher for thirteen years at the Sunfield school and also served three years as building curriculum coordinator at Sunfield. He has served for the past five summers as director of the local migrant education program at the West Elementary school at Lake Odessa. Wilma Tasker of Lake Odessa has an­ nounced the engagement of her daughter Kande June of Kentwood to Stephen Robert Darcangelo, son of Robert and Peggy Darcangelo of Grand Rapids. The bride elect is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Aquinas College and is currently employed by the Amway Corporation of Ada. Stephen, a graduate of Forest Hills High School and Michigan State Uriiversity, is employed at Bissell Inc. at Grand Rapids. The couple is planning an August 16 wed­ ding at lhe Mayflower Congregational Church in Grand Rapids. Ruth Peterman received word Monday of the serious illness of Mrs. Arthur Shade. Many local relatives are hoping for a recovery soon but she has been in ill health for a long time. She was at Ferguson Droste Hospital and is now at the Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Her room number is 3016. The past Grand Club of Rebekahs will meet at lhe Community Room at Lake Manor on Thursday afternoon July 3, with Cecile Perin as hostess. Each members is to bring a white elephant for games. Anita Mitchell has returned home from a two week trip to Sacramento. Calif, where she visited her brother. Kevin Erb who has employment there. She also enjoyed visiting and sightseeing in the area as this was her first trip to lhe coast. Rob Olsen has left the Lakewood schools after two years and was principal of the high school as he accepted a position at Forrest Hills Northern High Schoo. Another change is Don Foltz who had serv­ ed seven years on the Lakewood Board of Education and resigned because of physical problems. He was a senior member on the board and had served as chairman of the Per­ sonnel committee. The Centennial plates showing the early buildings of Lake Odessa will be on sale at the An in the Park festival. The history books of the village will also be on sale or at least orders will be taken by the Lake Odessa Historical Society. A farewell party al the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Center June 22 to honor Fr. Dennis Morrow who has served lhe St. Edward’s church as pastor for two years as he is being trasnferred to the basicllica of St. Albert’s in Grand Rapids. Lake Odessa Chapter No, 315 held their regular meeting on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Plans were finalized for the Taco Stand al Art in the Park. There will not be any meetings during July and August. The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Special guest of the evening was Marge Soderberg. President of the Ionia County Association, from Portland Chapter No. 258. She announced the joint Eastern Star Masonic float will be in the Lake Odessa Fair parade on Wednesday, July 2nd. A picnic will be held in the Village Park at 12 noon for all Eastern Stars, Masons and their families. This wil be a potluck, bring your own service and drink and dish to pass. After the business meeting the refreshments were served in the dining room by Grace and Willard Kenyon who were celebrating their 42nd Wedding Anniversary. The dining room was appropriately decorated and Grace and Willard were presented a lovely bouquet from the Chapter. Lake Odessa Chapter held their Friendship Nigh’ on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Special guests for the evening were Maple City Chapter No. 218 of Charlotte and the Ionia County Association Officers. AH were escorted to the East and presented a lovely daisy. A lovely musical program was presented by Rose Kuempel and her unique band. Refreshments were served in the dining room by the Past Matrons. Guests attended from Ionia, Lyons, Portland, Belding, Hastings. Lpwell, Brookfield. Freeport. Charlotte’.1' Grand Ledge. Mulliken. Potterville, and Wacousta. Queen Esther Chapter No. 35 in Ionia hosted a meeting to finalize plans for the joint Masonic - Easter Star float at Pine Vista Manor at 4 p.m. Sunday. Attending from Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315 were Lctah and Clayton Boyce, Laurel Garlingcr and George Fetterman. The Ionia County Association Past Presidents were entertained by Doric Chapter No. 75 of Belding on Thursday in the Masonic Temple. A luncheon was served at 1 p.m. President Rhea Anderson presided at lhe business meeting. Marion Whitford was Secretary-Treasurer. Laurel Garlingcr and Marcia Raffler attended from Lake Odessa Chapter. The Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church held their regular meeting on Wednesday, At 12:30 p.m. in the church dining room, with a potluck. Plans were made to serve pie, sandwiches and beverages in the church dining room the day of Art in the Park. Officers were elected for the coming year, are president. Janet Thomas, vice president, Lorna Durkee. 2nd vice president, Marjorie Erickson, secretary, Doris McCaul, treasurer, Roberta Manley and directors, Susie Hansbarger, Laurel Garlingcr, Carole Jackson and Marcia Raffler. Table committee was Clara French and Irene Haskins. On Sunday the Women’s group entertained the Fathers and Sons of the Church with a delicious 7:30 breakfast in the Church dining room. Entertainment was provided and prizes were given. The next meeting of the Women’s group will Wednesday, September 10th at 1:30 p.m. in the church dining room. CHRISTINE WYRTZEN — In Concert — Sunday, July 6 • 6 P.M. at the First Baptist Church 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings Coming Wednesdays... Beginning July 30 Dr. Dobson 6-week Film Series “Turn Your Heart Toward Home” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 3,1986 - Page 7 Prom Time to Time... by...Esther Walton How they use to celebrate the 4th Back In the earty 1900'a, celebration of the Fourth of July Included the marching sounds or a Fife & Drum Band on State Street in Hastings. This historic photo also shows the Walldorff building in the background, and the old Barry Hotel In the distance. When our county was new, the most impor­ tant national holiday was the 4th of July. It was a more auspicious occasion than Christmas. One of the first county records pertaining to the celebration of the 4th was in 1846, when A.E. Bull of Bull’s Prairie, (Irving, Rutland Twp.) staged an event exceptional for those limes. Realizing that many of the settlers and immigrants had lived in places affording more pleasure and amusement, and that many had given up the benefits of an older civilization for a new country. Mr. Bui' decided to hold a “regular” old-fashioned Fourth of July Celebration for the benefits of his friends and neighbors. So Mr. Bull sent out invitations. On the Fourth, Mr. Bull, who owned a large silk flag, unfurled it into the breeze to mark the site of the celebration. Over a hun­ dred vehicles arrived and unloaded, the horns of the oxen were decorated with ribbon of red, white, and blue colors. It was reported that al least 500 people were there to do justice to the food. Several pigs had been roasted for the main dish. Mr. Bull had lemons brought from Grand Rapids and made lemonade, a real treat to the guests. The guests brought pies, cakes, breads, and pickles. Guests came from Middleville. Hastings, Yankee Springs, Duncan Lake. Orangeville. Gull Prairie, Prairieville, and even Kalamazoo. In addition, at least 50 Indians were in attendance. The real entertainment was a brass band fru.n Middleville. There were about 10 or 12 instruments of various kinds playing patriotic music. After some music A.E. Bull gave a "stirring” speech on the meaning of the Fourth and the Temperance Movement. When the celebratioh was over, a partici­ pant remembered that the dust from the leav­ ing wagons could be seen from as far away as Yankee Bill’s Tavern, a distance of 15 miles. As newspapers of the early period 1840s-1850s were not saved, accounts to ear­ ly 4ths of July are not to be had. The 1850s have a story about the Fourth. The main feature of lhe celebration was the speeches and the shooting-off of a cannon. Cannons were hard to come by. and ap­ parently there was one cannon owned by a group of private people in Holings. Now this being the only one. whomever had the cannon had the edge on the celebration over the rest of the county. Well. Orangeville was planning a celebra­ tion and needed a cannon. So the group of citizens went to Hastings to borrow the can­ non. The cannon was not there, it was in Mid­ dleville in the possession of John F. Emery, landlord of the Middleville Hotel. Middleville meanwhile had planned to use the cannon to celebrate their 4th. Landlord Emery refused to give up possession. Defeated for the time being, but not dishcartcd. the Orangeville men retreated and sent home for more reinforcements. When help came, they waited until after midnight to attack and succeeded in carrying off the cannon by reason of superior members. Landlord Emery tried boldly to hold his ground, assisted by his wife (who ex­ ecuted some sharp military movement with her broom stick on the invader’s flanks) but the storming party got away safely with their prize. Afterwards landlord Emery sought redress by causing the arrest of the invaders but was glad to drop the suit when lhe Orangeville defendants began to prosecute him for selling liquor illegally. Accounts of 1856 reports a call to the citizens requesting they attend a meeting at the courthouse on Saturday evening “at early candlelight to make arrangements for the celebration of the coming anniversary of our national Independence.” This year the Court Clerk and Editor of the Banner was chosen as speaker. The three hour speech was recorded word for word in the July 17 issue of the Banner. A quote from the Speech gives the flavor of the times: "The subject which is now before us, the greatest of all subjects, and the most important to the American people - possesses a peculiar charm, by which it is able to fire over the dull intellect of the idiot with thoughts beyond its common scope; and to fill lhe minds of the cold and selfish with glowing conceptions, and images of beauty. On this fine subject all the fine feelings and golden impulses of our nature are drawn forth, claim­ ing their legitimate privilege of manifesting themselves in action and in words. This is the time when the mind will speak: When the half smothered impulsed of our heart will burst forth in a brilliant flame, warming all our energies, melting away cold ice of selfishness that surrounds us. and illuminating the whole soul with a light radiant with hope, liberty, peace and the principles of eternal union. On this day, there is truly no north, no south, no east no west; no sectional or political party; all are bound together by one great bond of brotherhood, all united in worship of liberty and in celebrating anniversary of our coun­ try’s birthday; all are free today and today the whole great heart of a nation throbs *|lh patriotism, and love of liberty." Now the speech went on for a full three hours and said basically, “we all are proud of our country." A few months later, the speaker, who was no longer editor of the paper, was prominently mentioned in the paper concerning a martial dispute between the sheriff and his wife. So much for his "great bonds of brotherhood. " All in all. it was not a good celebration that year, a premature discharge of the cannon destroyed an arm and an eye of one partici­ pant. blew the thumb off another, and severe­ ly burned a third person. Teh accident occured by firing too fast and "a want of proper care in its management." deployed the Banner. "The 81 st Anniversary of our national In­ dependence will be appropriately observed by the ladies and gentlemen of Barry County, and vicinity at Middleville." reported the paper in 1857, "The entertainment of the day will be under the direction of the order of Good Templets and the Lodges of the country." lhe usual speeches, and bands were secured. The highlight of the day, was a ball in the Middleville Hotel. Meanwhile in Hastings, the citizens heard Rev. Gaston, and then “paraded" to the Barlow House “where they were served one of the best dinners, after which many stirring toasts with drank, andeloquent remarks were made by many of our influential citizens." .. "other accident happened in 1884. when nknown to those of the platform, someone y. a Package of fireworks upon the platform. (l c ”rst comprehension of those present was <) ?°°tin£ of a large rocket into the crowd n State street." It shot about breast high .,2cn1 at crossing in front of Hicks store fo?Ck 3nd ki,,cd Mr Hadle-V This o lowed by another rocket which fortunately P^ed over the thoroughly alarmed crowd. 'th commendable presence of mind so­ meone on the platform secured the remaining °ur rockets and brushed the burning vehicles onto the ground. It was fortunate the loss of Hfe was not greater. " As time went on. the celebration of the Fourth of July grew quieter. In 1902. the PaPcr comment on the celebration was "We doub< if a more quiet Fourth of July was ever Witnessed in Hastings, than was the one this year. Many went to the lakes for a day of QUtet. and all there was to be seen here were me two excellent games of ball at the ’airgrounds." 1907 was even quieter "The 4th of July in Hastings could certainly be classified as a same observance of the day. There was very •rtue hoise except in the evening when a number of individuals and families evidenced their patriotism and their appreciation of the day with their liberal discharge of Roman Candles, rockets and red fire. Not infrequent­ ly by the cannon cracker let it be nosed around that it was doing business at lhe old stand. But speaking generally there was very little doing. AFFORDABLE...Becaune our skilled technician** will use genuine John Deere parts and perform all your work thoroughly and conscientiously. 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Wayland and Janine Leedy. 27. Wayland. Kim Farrell. 31. Middleville and Betty Jean Reece. 29. Middleville. Thomas Krul III, 38. Hastings and Lynne Chadderdon. 32, Hastings. Scott Taylor. 24. Nashville and Mary Bol­ inger. 25, Vermontville. Paul Kesler Jr.. 20. Woodland and Kimber­ ly Jarman. 19. Nashville. David Kruger. 39. Middleville and June Vokoviak. 42. Middleville. Dennis Yost. 25. Hastings and Susan LaMay. 30, Hastings. Carl Mortier. 32. Middleville and Linda Eddy. 39. Middleville. Kirk Boulter. 23. Lake Odessa and Cindv Lynch. 19. Middleville. Argubright grads told from the area Thirty-two graduates were honored at the Argubright Business College Spring Term Commencement held on June 26. 1986. Exer­ cises were held at the McQuinston Learning Center. Battle Creek. Three Barry County residents took park in the commencement ceremony. They were Julie McDiannid of Lake Odessa. Kendrew Mueller of Hastings and Marylyn Purdy of Delton. The guest speaker was the Honorable John J.H. 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In addition, the committee plans to contact local industry and service clubs for their financial support, says one of the committee members. "The Hastings track used to be the best cinder track around, says Georgia Robinson Hastings Country club (Men’s Mon. Night) Golf League -BLUE DIVISION­ Eye on the ball Sarah Johnston of Hastings returns a serve during first round action In the Hastings Novice Open on Tuesday. Rain pushed the completion of lhe threeday tournament back to this Friday. Age brackets Include boys and girls aged 12-16. The tournament Is being played at the Johnson Field courts and Bob King Park. Hastings Men’s Softball Gold B&DTrcc...................................................... 6-2 Hast. Merchants5-4 McDonald's4-3 Bourdo Logging4-3 Hastings Chrysler3-4 Nashville Merchants3-5 Brown Jug2-6 Silver Pennock Hospital9-2 Hast. Sanitary7-4 Fiberglass5-3 Larabcc5-5 Art Meade2-4 Hast. Wrecker2-6 Bronze Rex Fab8-1 Stevens Trucking6-4 Hallifax Services....5-2 Little Ccasars3-5 Grand StLIO Proline0-7 Hastings Women’s Softball Red Division Standings Bruce’s Waler Cond6-0 Hastings City Bank5-1 Piston Ring3-3 County Scat4-2 Variety Shop4-2 J&J Auto0-6 Variety Shoppe 0. Bruce’s 11. County Seat 7. Piston Ring 8. J&J Auto 5. City Bank 16. Standings Bruces Water Cond5-0 Hastings City Bank4-1 Piston Ring2-3 County Seat Lounge2-3 Variety Shoppe2-3 J&J Auto0-5 MATCH RESULTS 6-30..J. Rugg 43-4; D. O’Connor 44-4; W. Niti 45-3: L. Komslodt 59-2; B. McGinnis 52-0; J. Echtenaw 49-0; J. Ketchum 44-1; E. Mothews 44-2; L. Gillespie 50-2; D. O'Connor 44-4; L. Kornstadt 59-4; H. Bottcher 56-4; D. Goodyear 50-2; J. Jocobs 43-0; H. Bottcher 56-0; J. Panfil 56-0. STANDINGS...D. O’Connor 23; W. Nitz 22: P. Hodges 18; J. Col­ eman 17; D. Goodyear 17; B. McGinnis 17; J. Echtenaw 16: J. Jocobs 15; E. Mothews 14- J. Rugg 14; H. Bottcher 13: J. Ket­ chum 13; T. Sutherland II; L. Gillespie 10; L. Kornstadt 7; B. Stanley 7; J. Panfil 6: G. Cove 0. PAIRING FOR 7-7 BACK NINE.. J. Rugg vs. D. Goodyear: L. Gillespie vs. J. Coleman:! G. Cove vs. B. McGinnis; L. Korn­ stadt vs. T. Sutherland; H. Bott­ cher vs. B. Stanley; J. Ketchum v*. J. Echtenaw; J. Panfil vs. W. Nitz: D. O'Connor vs. E. Mathews: P. Hodges vs. J. Jacobs. —GREEN DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-30... B. Willison 41-4; N. Gardner 37-0: J. Walker 45-3; D. Gauss 48-1. STANDINGS...B. Willison 10; J. Walker 9; D. Behuhn 7; R. Teegardin 7; D. Gauss 7; B. Youns7; K. Smith 6: N. Gardner 5; R. Miller 5; R. Dawe 3; M. Dorman 2; R. Erroir 0. PAIRING FOR 7-7 BACK NINE...R. Errair vs. R. Teegar­ din; B. Youngs vs. B. Willison; R. Dawe vs. D. Beduhn; R. Miller vs. K. Smith; M. Dorman vs. J. Walker; N. Gardner vs. D. Gauss. -GOLD DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-30... T. Chase 41-0; B.Rohde 43-4; D. Cotter 43-4; B. Krueger 40-4; G. Hamaty 44-2; J. Hoke 49-0; J. Fisher 40-0; D. Lorengr 43-0; J. Kennedy 53-0; B. Hollister 49-2; D. Foster 43-4; B. Rohde 43-4; D. Lorenger 42-4; B. Miller 39-4; G. Holman 47-0; J. Kennedy 51-0; B. Miller 45-0; D. Cotter 43-0. STANDINGS...B. Miller 24; B. Krueger 21; D. Jarman 21; B. Rohde 21; T. Chase 21; D. Lorenger 16; J. Kennedy 15; G. Hamaty 14; B. Vanderveen 14; J. Fisher 14; G. Ironside 13: J. Hoke 12; L. Long 12; G. Holman 12; B. Stock 11; D. Cotter 7; B. Hollister 6; D Foster 6. PAIRING FOR 7-7 FRONT NINE...T.Chase vs. B. STack; B. Rohde vs. G. Ironside; D. Jar­ man vs. J. Hoke; D. Lorenger vs. G. Hamaty; L. Lang vs. D. Foster: J. Fisher vs. G. Holman; B. Vanderveen vs. D. Cotter; J. Kennedy vs. B. Miller; B. Hollister vs. B. Krueger. -RED DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-30... M. Cook 53- 4; H. Burke 45-4; G. Lawrence 49-2; L. Perry 49-0; G. Etter 56-0: D. Holl 48-2; P. Lubieniecki 45-4; J. Hopkins 45-4; L. Garlinger 52-0; S. Baxter 54- 0. STANDINGS... D. Hall 30; P. Lubieniecki 29; J. Hopkins 25: L. Garlinger 20; G. Gathers 20; D. Jacobs 19; F. McMillan 18: H. Burke 17; H. Stanlake 16; C. Morey 16; S. Baxter 16: G. Lawrence 14; P. Siegel 14; M. Cook 13; G. Etter 9; A. Havens 9; L. Perry 8; M. Bacon 0. PAIRINGS FOR 7-7 BACK NINE...S. Baxter vs. L. Perry; M. Cook vs. G. Etter: H. Burke vs. J. Hopkins: G. Crothers vs. G. Lawrence: I. Garlinger vs. P. Siegel: 0. Jacobs vs. A. Havens: P. Lubieniecki vs. C. Morey: M. Bacon vs. H. Stanlake; D. Hall vs. F. McMillan. -SILVER DIVISION- t MATCH RESULTS 6-30... B. Kubiak 38-4; B. Wiersum 44-4; B. Cove 40-4; P. Mogg 43-0; B. Weller 43-0: J. Burkholder 53-0; H. Wattles 47-2; T. Hording 45-4; B. losty 50-2: B. Weller 44-0. STANDINGS...L. Archer 24: B. Cove 22; S. Williams 22: T. Bellgroph; J. Burkholder 20. B. Weller 18. B. Wiersum 17; D. Ellis 16 8. Kubiak 16; P. Ed­ wards 15; B. losty 13; T. Harding 12; P. Mogg 10; T. Cleveland 10; B. LaJoye 9: D. Brower 8: H. Wattles 8; J. Austin 0. PAIRINGS FOR 7-7 FRONT NINE... B. Weller s. P. Mogg: L. Archer vs. D. Brower; B. LaJoye vs. T. Hording; B. Wiersum vs. P. Edwards: T. Cleveland vs. B. Kubiak B. losty vs. J. Austin S. Williams vs. H. Wattles; J. Burkholder vs. D. Ellis: T. Bellgroph vs. B. Cove. -WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 6-30... D. Hoekstra 41-4; T. Johnson 52-3; T. Boop 50-4; M. Dimond 55-4; M. Dimond 53*4; G. Brown 61-0; C. Cruttenden 52-1; M. McPhillips 60-0; C. Cruttenden 53-0; D. Dimmers 57-0; E. Bohannon 42-4; T. Boop 50-3; M. Flohr 48-4; M. Dimond 53-4; F. Markle 53-0; G. Brown 61-1; N. Carter 52-0; T. William 61-0. STANDINGS... M. Flohr 27; F. Markle 22: M. Dimond 21; E. Bohannon 18: T. Boop 14; J. Toburen 14; N. Carter 14; D. Hoekstra 14; C. Cruttenden 12; D. Dimmers 11; T. Johnson 10; M. McPhillips 10: R. Newton 9; G. Brown 4; H. Nolan 4; T. William 4. PAIRING FOR 7-7 FRONT NINE...D. Hoekstra vs. M. Di­ mond: D. Dimmers vs. J. Toburen; E. Bohannon vs. M. Flohr; T. Johnson T. William; C. Cruttenden vs. R. Newton; M. McPhillips vs. F. Markle; N. Carter vs. T. Boop. PUBLIC NOTICE Applications for deferment of Summer Taxes are available at the City Treasurer. Office in the City Hall, 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Phone 945-2042 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This notice is given in pursuant to PA 503-1982. JANE A. BARLOW Hastings City Treasurer RIVERBEND Elk* Golf League Sports • • • First FWM ata glance by Steve V-dde> Worse before it’s better It’s happened twice in the last two weeks and as sure as trouble follows overemphasis, there’ll be more. Unfortunately, the human race doesn’t learn from its mistakes — however tragic they may be. The recent deaths of Maryland basket­ ball and Cleveland Brown stars Len Bias and Don Rogers due to cocaine over­ doses should cause great enough shock waves to force the entire out-of-kilter sports establishment to stop and look at itself. Don't count on it though. With the way today’s athletes — from the grade schools right on up to the pros — are pampered, protected, overpaid, and prostituted, there’s no way anyone will even be thinking about the incidents two weeks from now. Mark my words, drug overdose stories will become passe in two weeks. The world will have forgotten about Len Bias and Don Rogers. And therein lies part of the problem. Trace the shooting-star-like careers of Bias, Rogers or any other noted athlete in their early 20s. It’s no wonder some of these kids wind up making the wrong move, or in these unfortunate cases, a fatal move. It begins in the backyards where a father spends hour after hour hitting fly balls to 6-year old outfielders, drilling into his head all the while the critical need to perform, perform, perform. Then comes the midget and pony leagues and the first taste of live com­ petition against other by now 8-9 year olds. Maybe the kid turns out to be something special, quickly rising above the rest of die group. Much of the problem begins right there when "stars” are divided from the ordinary athlete. Then comes junior high and the first worries (usually by “adults”) over won­ loss records, scoring and batting averages, and getting one’s name in the local paper. From there the youngster, in some unbelievable instances, is actually recruited into high school — the first of many courtships between an athlete and the people who use athletes to draw at­ tention (attention being a euphemism for fans and subsequent ticket sales) first to college, then professional teams. While attending high school, preferen­ tial treatment is in many cases bestowed on the athlete. If he gets in a little trouble from time to time, or falls behind in his schoolwork, certain administrators look the other way. But that’s okay, the guy probably shoots a deadly 20-foot jumper. He probably doesn't know a verb from an adjective, but the kid is a natural .300 hitter. If he’s good enough the muchballyhooed honors begin pouring in: all­ league, all-region, all-state. With the selection to some prestigious allsomething-or-other-team, comes the often-shady college recruiters. And then the real fun starts. If a person thinks for one moment that cheating in the form of anything from payments to the athletes to the doctoring of transcripts isn't rampant at the big time college level, then the person is fiat out naive. Institutions of higher education? Did you sec where Len Bias didn’t pass a single course last semester? If an athlete is lucky enough — and it shouldn't be hard with at least half a dozen major networks and hundreds of newspapers cataloging every move — he might attract the attention of the pros upon graduation, which is another joke in itself. Maybe he’ll command a huge signing bonus which prcceedes a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract for flinging a circular leather ball at a metal rim or smacking a pitched ball where nobody happens to be playing. Now the athlete has everything im­ aginable* money, adulation, esteem, charisma. Probably even an unscrupulous agent to remind him how great he is. What the athlete really needs at that point is the ability to do something for himself. Since the time he was 8 years old the athlete has had a teacher, coach or recruiter do his thinking for him. Now he’s 21. the possessor of everything anybody could ever want, and in deep trouble. He’s 21 years old and can do literally anything on a court or field. What he can’t do. however, is make lhe right moves when broomed off a field or court. Where did the athlete ever learn the handle adversity and the subse­ quent ability to make a tough decision? He didn't. Good Lord, such a youngster can’t even make the easy decisions. Like deciding to leave cocaine the heck alone. POINTS and AVERAGE... J. Glasgow 110-42; B. Carlson 109-40; P. McKeough 98-44; G. Sheldon 98-47; J. Carlson 95-46; B. Tossava 95-47; L. VonGeisen 87-44; J. Carpenter 83-46; L. Hamp 79-45; B. Torres 79-47; E. McKeough 76-47; D. Storrs 69-44; J. Flood 65-44; J. Williams 63-48. Second Flight POINTS and AVERAGE...W. Wyngarden 104-44; J. Plank 100-47; P. Burkey 96-50; G. Ser­ vice 95-48; P. Horning 94-47; J. Cohoon 92-44; D. Anderson 89-49; G. Storss 70-55; D. Fedewa 60-55; S. VanDerVeen 54-52; L. Englehart 44-49. Third Right POINTS and AVERAGE...V. Cowell 104 plus-57; R. Newton 96-48; M. Kelley 89-54; E. Lewis 88 plus -55; Dave Lepak 86-50: A. Mulford 85-51; B. Brown 84-54; B. Steeby 76-50; H. Wilson 71-53; W. Williams 68-64; D. Grinnell 65-67; M. Myers 64-55; P. Wolcott 56-56. The children of... of lhe track, which was buill in the middle 1940s. “But now there are lots of schools who won’l come here because they don’t want to run on lhe track. When you fall on cinders it’s much harder than falling on a rubberized track.” Mrs. Robinson says the track, tennis courts and expansion of the existing runways for field events will be built from a black mat. Urethane all-weather surface. Most tracks arc built from either the Urethane, %-inch latex or rubberized asphalt. Individuals arc being asked to purchase square blocks of the new track al a cost of S25 per square yard. Mrs. Robinson said the committee has talk­ ed with several members of the Saxon track team, coaches, athletic directors and have traveled to other area tracks in an attempt to determine which surface will wear the longest. “We’ve done our homework," says Mrs. Robinson. "The Urethane all-weather track is lhe best track available. We’ve done a lot of checking.” Hastings is one of the few high schools of its size which docs not have a rubberized track. Lucerne, Jenneane, Chris and Stephen Health: Weight, Exercise and Stress Emerge as Major Concerns WASHINGTON (AP) Weight, exercise and stress emerge as concerns in a study by the National Center for Health Statistics. The report on health promotion and disease prevention was based on a survey of 18,300 households between January aid June 1985. Findings in the study included: About 40 percent of homes do not have a working smoke detector, but 59 percent said their home has a working smoke detector. Thirty-five percent of adults never use seat bells when they ride in a car, while 32 percent said they use them most of the time. Nearly half of women (46 percent) said they were trying to lose weight at the time of the survey. Only 27 percent of men were trying to lose weight Of those trying to reduce, 82 percent said they were eating less and 60 percent were exercising more. One-half of adults reported experiencing at least a moderate amount of stress in the two weeks before the interview. Most people (66 percent) said they sleep seven to eight hours per day. Some 22 percent sleep less than seven hours, and 12 percent more than eight hours. Fifty-five percent said they usually eat breakfast, 25 percent never do. Among women, 45 percent have had a pap smear test for cervical cancer within a year, 50 percent had a breast exam. Less than half of all Americans (42 percent) exercise on a regular basis, and only one in four has done so for five years or more. Three-fourths of adults have had their blood pressure checked within a year. Thirty-three percent of men and 28 percent of women smoke, although 80 percent of adults said they were aware that the habit increases their risk of emphysema, bronchitis and cancer. Twelve percent of adults admitted driving at least once in the past year after drinking. Some 95 percent of adults knew that alcohol consumption can lead to liver disease, but only about one-third knew heavy alcohol use is also associated with cancer of the throat and mouth. HYAA Standings: Standings Police 6-2-1 Moose 4-3-2 Rodee’s Blue 4-5 Rodee’s Red 2-6-1 Results Rodee’s Red 3 Rodee’s Blue 2 YOUR CAR BELONGS ON MICHELIN’ BECAUSE SO MUCH Closed July 4 & 5 ,h,u Ju'v ’ ALL-SEASON PERFORMANCE! 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Anyone wishing to give a tax deductible donation to the fund may do so by writing a check to the Hastings Athletic Boosters, c-o Bill Karpinski. Hastings High School. Or they can contact any of the committe members in­ cluding Sue Oom. Tom Warner. Tim James. Larry Baum. Pat Murphy. Steve Youngs. Mike Murphy. Paul Fulmer. Bill Karpinski. Kay Loftus. Carol Kensington. Don Smith. Andy Johnson. Tim King or David Dimmers. Good Used as low as SWIM $050 TUBES *5 BOAT TRAILER TIRES • WHEELS • 4.80x8-inch*23.95 8"Wheels * 129S 5.70x8-inch*28.95 4.80xl2-inch*31.95 12”Wheels$149S 5.30xl2-inch*33.95 SERVICE SPECIALS FRONT END ALIGNMENT ilduSj Port* extra If needed. Foreign ond Domestic. Pickup* ond Von* MOST CARS MOST CARS J •fij?? SHOCKS Mufflers $1495 LIFETIME NOW ONLY ... WARRANTY — $2395 • PLUS LABOR . - PLUS CLAMPS - AS LOW AS BATTERIES Otr LIFETIME WARRANTY APPOINTMENT ONLY ' motor oil. new oil filter and complete chassis lubrication. Special diesel oil and filter type may result in extra charges. ) ■ We will check • FLUID LEVELS • BATTERY • AIR PRESSURE * GREASE DGOR HINGES » BELTS « HOSES GOODfiYEAR Quick credit at goodtear with the silver card1 1009 W. Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058-1790 945-4333 YOU EITHER HAVE GOODYEAR TIRES .. OR YOU NEED THEM 235 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, Mich.»Call: 945-9549 .WW �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 3,1986- Page 9 Legal Notices aarieS Larry Neil Musser BELMONT - Mr. Larry Neil Musser, 28, of ">295 Post Dr.. Belmont, formerly of Ver­ montville passed away June 20. 1986 as the result of an airplane accident. He was a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School and graduated from ITT Technological Institute in Ft. Wayne. IN, in 1978 and has been employed as a technician for the Xerox Cor­ poration for the past seven years. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; parents. Lawrence and Barbara Musser of Vermontville; two brothers. David of Ver­ montville and Garry of Texas; two sisters. Mrs. Lynn (Diane) Priesman of Charlotte and Mrs. Kelly (Brenda) Lynch of Texas; grand­ parents. Leonard and Erma Joppie of Ver­ montville and Dewey and Mabel Musser of Hastings. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m Tues­ day. June 24. 1986 at the Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte with intermen* in Woodlawn Cemetery. Vermontville. Memorial contribu­ tions may be made to the Maple Valley Schools’ Scholarship Fund. C/O of the Family. Ranae Kristene Young LAKE ODESSA - Ranac Kristene Young. 1116 months old. of 825 Morningside Dr.. Lake Odessa, daughter of Gerald and Darlene (Jackson) Young died Tuesday, July 1, 1986 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Surviving besides her parents are two sisters and one brother. Julie. Jamie, and Jason; grand parents. Mr. and Mrs. Darrell and Bonnie Jackson of Saranac; Garry and Elsie Young of Hastings; great-grandparents. Carl Jackson of Lake Odessa; Lloyd and Katherine Bond of Ionia; several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Thurs­ day. July 3 at Koops Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Kenneth Hill and Rev. Gordon Iocco of­ ficiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Butterworth Hospital Pediatrics or Neo-Natal Unit. Mildred M. Dover William M. St. Lawrence DELTON - Mrs. Mildred M. Dover. 6705 Donegal Lane. Brittany Woods, Delton, pass­ ed away Monday. June 30. 1986 at her home after a lingering illness. Mrs. Dover was born March 28, 1906 in Washington Court House, OH. the daughter of Robert and Anncbclle (Lemming) Tuvell. She had lived the past 15 years at the present address and was formerly of Detroit. Surviving arc her husband. Chester Rausch; two daughters, Mildred Alice Holgi.te at home, Mrs. Bob (Veverly) Schuster of Delton; a son, Harley Raymond Dover of Detroit; nine grandchildren; seven great­ grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Gamer of Columbus. OH; a brother, Virgil Tuvell of Columbus, OH. Arrangements were by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Battle Creek Seventh Day Adventist Tabernacle. HASTINGS - Mr. William M. Lawrence. 73, of 631 W. Clinton St.. Hastings, died Tuesday, July I, 1986, at his home. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 s-1?' Friday. July 4, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Fr. Leon H. Pohl will officiate. Scripture services will be held at 8 p.mThursday, July 3, at Wren Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Disease Foundation. Mr. St. Lawrence was bom July 9, 1912 in Tiverton, R.I., the son of Victor and Rose (Morris) St. Lawrence. He was raised in Rhode Island, attended schools there and in Massachusetts, and graduated from Went­ worth Institute in Boston, Mass. He was married to Gertrude B. Dollard on November 30, 1939. They have lived at their present address for 28 years. He was employed by E.W. Bliss Co. for 32 years, retiring in 1975. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Mr. St. Lawrence is survived by his wife Gertrude; one daughter. Mr-. Barbara Combs of Lexington, Ky; one son. William St. Lawrence of Kalamazoo and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Harry J. Mulvany VERMONTVILLE - Mr Harry J. Mulvany, 87, of 2620 N. Ionia Rd., Vermont­ ville, died Tuesday. July 1, 1986 at his home. Funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m.. Thursday. July 3, at St. Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville. Fr. Leon H. Pohl officiated with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be made to the church. Arrangements was by Vogt Chapel. Wren Funeral Homes. Mr. Mulvany was bom February 27, 1899 in Assyria Township, the son of Augustus and Rillah (Clemons) Mulvany. He was raised in the Bellevue and Detroit areas. He moved to his present address 30 years ago from Brighton. His wife, the former Genevieve Preston, whom he married in 1958. died August 1. 1983. He was married to Martha (Endicott) Mulvany on September 6. 1985. He was employed as a plumbing inspector for Yankee Springs Township and had been previously employed with Miller Plumbing in Hastings. He was a member of St. Cyril Catholic Church. Mr. Mulvany is survived by his wife. Mar­ tha; two step sons Edward Busch of Warren and Ronald Busch of Roseville; four step grandchildren; two sisters. Twila Thomson of Battle Creek and Louise Bright of Harper Woods; and one brother, Howard Mulvany of Traverse City. Antique Gas-Steam Show coming to park Antique tractors and engines will be on display, running, and demonstrating old farm equipment during the 15lh Annual Antique Gas & Steam Engine Show July 12-13 at Chariton Park in Hastings from 10-5 daily. A tractor parade will take place at 2 p.m. each day around the village green. Following the parade there will be grain threshing and bailing. Other highlights include a saw mill, grist mill, shingle mill and drag saw. and plenty of gas. steam and stationary engines. Tractor competitions include a backing com­ petition, quick start, slow race and a pedal pull for children. Several rare and antique pieces of equip­ ment will be on exhibit and running at the show including an 1883 Westinghouse 15 horse power steam traction engine, 1925 Baker threshing steam engine, a 1927 Rumley Oil Pull and a 1935 John Deere D. J. C. PENNEY , NOTICE OF MORTGAGE foreclosure sale “•fault having been made in 1 ’• conditions of o certain jnortgage mode the 18th doy of 1979. executed by EUGENt * ZAPCZYNSKI. o single man, O* mortgagor, to THE HASTINGS LiTY BANK, a Michigan Banking Corporation, doing business ot ostings, Michigan, as mortgaflee, ond recorded in the Office o’ the Register of Deeds far ®rrY County. Michigan, on May *2 1979. in Liber 241 on Page •92. on which mortgage there * claimed to be due and unpaid lhe dote of this notice Forty Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety and 09/100 ($40,890.09) Dollars far principal ond interest, no *u't or proceeding at low or in •quity having been instituted to r*co*er the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortflege. and the power of sale in said mortgage contained having “♦come operative by reason of *uch default. Notice is hereby given that on Friday. July 18. 1986, at 2:00 o clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, •hat being thu place for holding •he Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered far sale ond sold to the highest bidder, ot public auction or ven­ due. for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due ond un­ paid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon at eleven (11%) percent per an­ num. together with the legal costs ond charges of sale, in­ cluding the attorney fees as provided by low in said mortgage, ’he lands ond premises in said mortgage mentioned ond de­ scribed os fallows, to wit: Lot 37 of Algonquin Estates, according to the recorded plat •hereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on page 22. ond Lot 36 of said Algonquin Estates, EX­ CEPT. beginning ot the South­ west comer of said Lot 36. thence Easterly 30 feet along the North line of Jeanne Drive, ’hence Northwesterly parallel to the Southwesterly line of Lot 36. 243 feet, more or less, to waters edge Algonquin Lake, thence Westerly to Southwesterly line of said Lot. thence Southeasterly to place of beginning, being a port of the Southeast '4 of Section 2. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County, Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A. 3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Doted: June 19.1986 Richard J. Hudson of Siegel, Hudson. Gee. Shaw & Fisher Attorneys for Hostings City Bank 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (7-17) July Clearance -SALE­ SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD — JUNE 11 & 25. 1986 — Due to weather conditions, the regular meeting of June 11. 1986 was adjourned prior to the completion ol the business and was therefore rescheduled and held on June 25. 1986. Conditions pertaining to the Township parks was discussed and a joint meeting with the Pork Commission is to be sche­ duled. (The meeting is scheduled for Thursday. July 17. 1986 ot 7:30 p.m. at lhe Township Hall) Approved fireworks permits for: Walter Botticher • 2)2 Little Long Lake Dr. and Dovid Brown 10631 4-Mile Rd. for July 4. 1986. Accepted resignation of Jim Cory from the Pine Lake Fire Dept. Approved completion of pro­ bation ond full membership for Terry Newell to the Pine Lake Fire Dept. Accepted termination ol Nel­ son Carr os on OJT program employee. Appointed Nelson Carr as o temporary part time assistant to the Assessor. Approved rood work on Delton Road and spot groveling with available Township rood money. Established general policy re­ garding the forfeiture ol prop­ erty under the provisions of the Michigan Public Health Code. Approved payment to Dick Miller far completion of build­ ings of Scatterday properly on Pine Lake Rd. Approved contribution to the Michigan Township Association for the legal defense fund. Ratified outstanding bills totaling $6.860.17. Janette Arnold. Clerk Attested toby: Supervisor Reck (7-3) STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY PROBATE COURT JUVENILE DIVISION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Cose No. 2833 TO: Blaine High IN THE MATTER OF: Juvenile file No. 2633. A petition bos been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on July 22. 1986 at 4;00 p.m. in Barry County Probate Court. 220 W. Court SI.. Hastings. Ml 49058. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Blaine High personally ap­ pear before the court at the time and place stated above. June 25. 1986 Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate D <3 Wo wish to give a spec'al thanks to our sons, Jim f\ and Joe, and their gals, our relatives, neighbors and »many. many dear friends who helped us celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Your cards and lovely gifts D will always be remembered, May we all be together £ again on our 50lh. Thank you ... Wr love you. 4 zr * Thank You ... « ART and DELLA MEADE » 0 saticaoaosososasasoA RESIDENT MANAGER To perform a variety of skilled tasks as they pertain to the maintenance of a 50 unit HUD housing pro­ ject for Senior Citizens. Two bedroom apartment provided. Apply In person with resume and salary requirements to Mrs. VanElst, Executive Director, at Lincoln Meadow Apartments, 500 Lincoln Street, Middleville, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays thru July 9 between 10:00 a m. and 12.00 p.m. Interested in the World of Investments? Or perhaps you are already involved in some aspect of this rapidly growing and ex­ citing field. In either case, you may qualify for one cf our new Registered Represcntativepositions First of Michigan plans to fill in BATTLE CREEK to service investors in your community. We will be happy to talk to you about a career with one of America's leading investment firms and the largest Michigan­ based underwriter of stocks and bonds. For an appointment. merely send your re­ sume Io Dave Meiges, Sr. Vice President, Investments, 29 West Michigan Mall, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017. All replies will naturally be held in stric­ test confidence. 616 -962-4034 First of Michigan Corporation iFi in SAVE Savings Throughout the Store • Home Furnishings • Shoes Coke CPennev DOWNTOWN HASTINGS COUPON VALID THROUGH 8/15/86 RM StnnlmNew3imLMmListlunge. Im Save 30% and More HOURS 10 to 8 Monday thru Friday 9 to 5:30 Saturday; 11 to 4 Sunday <3 Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizens Apts. Middleville, Michigan SPRING & SUMMER MERCHANDISE • Mens • Womens • Infants • Childrens <3 5 4*1000 2bSS35 ill �Page 10— The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 3.1986 Legal Notice School salaries, SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD continued from page 1 Remodeling of the building will begin this month and any work which might interfere with da:ly school activities will be completed before classes commence in late summer. Schocssel said. An ammendment to a claim filed in April regarding underfunding of state mandated programs including driver's education and special education, was approved by the board. The claim, filed through the law firm of Thrun. Maatsch and Nordbcrg, P.C.. will add mandated lunch programs to the reimburse­ ment request. Other area schools are filing similar claims. A transformer in the high school which has raised concern because it contains PCB. will be cleaned over a period of 18 to 24 months. The PCB was purposely used in the cooling process, but after its toxicity was discovered, a means of eliminating it was sought. Unison, a division of Union Carbide, hired by the school district, is the only company in the nation licensed by the Environmental Pro­ tection Agency to perform such work. The PCB is in oil used as a coolant. The transformer will be drained two. three or four times — as much as necessary to completely purge the system of lhe contaminant — and will be filled with a clean, safe substance, Schoessel said. The cost of repairs is estimated at $46,000. A new transformer would have cost up to $250,000. Unison has liability insurance which would cover the cost of any problems that may arise after the work has been completed. Schoessel said. — JUNE 11. 1986 — Reports of committees pre tented. Approved purchate ol hot water heater ond water soften­ er for Township Holl. Fire Chief Mock elected Pre stdoni of Western Michigan Fire Chief ’s Association. Approved renewal of insur­ ance for volunteer firemen. Loiter from Department ol Nature! Resource* regarding illego. filling ol wetlands al two locations in Township. Accepted resignation of Trus­ tee C. Wendell Strickland. Approved adoption of Fran­ chise Ordinance lor O 4 A Electric Co. covering lhe exist­ ing service area with proposi­ tion placed on August Primary ballot. Approved appointment ol C. Wendell Strickland os Township Treasurer. Approved appointment of Penny Hovonec os Township Trustee. Authorised payment ol vou­ chors in amount of SI .802.34. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested Io by: Supervisor Verlyn Stevens Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER AUDREY Schell Plointiff. Fite No. 86-UO-CK HOFFMAN, formerly RICHARD W. WALSH. Defendont. Richord H. Show (P2O3O4) Attorney for Plointiff On the 13th doy of June. 1986. on action wo* filed by AUDREY HOFFMAN. Plointiff. ogalntt RICHARD W. WALSH. Defen­ dant. in this Court being that of quieting title. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. RICHARD W. WALSH. shall answer or take such other action a* may be permitted by low on or before the 9th doy of August. 1986 Failure to comply with this Order will result in a Judgment by Default against such Defen­ dant for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. Dated: June 16th. 1986 Hudson E. Deming. Circuit Judge Drafted by: Richard H. Shaw (P2O3O4) Attorney for Plaintiff SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE. SHAW & FISHER 607 North Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 (7-10) SERVICE DIRECTORY ^BUSINESS MACHINES' SALES and SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES Lyle L. Thomas Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 > Calculators • Cash Registers * Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health • Farm Business Group Health Retirement Mobile Home Personal Belongings Life Rental Property Home Motorcycle Auto Since 1908 Him, JOHN, DAVEat 945-3412 REAL ESTATE MILLER REALESTATE Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. Hastings (616) 945-5182 LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dnr Cleaning for over 30 years" 3211 MkhitM, Nastiap Rmn MM2S5 OKI: 7-5 JI ■w.-friJM.I-lJ* CAR & IRUCK REPAIR i \ndrus^ 1435 S. Hanover St.. Hastinge. Mich 49050 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sarrica Haars: Mondoy 8 to 8 Tuesdoy Fndoy 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA !□! ciitw Him run omnoi Keep that Croat GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY’S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 86 19501-NC In the matter ol Eric Fuente*. Social Security No. 451-35-9117. TAKE NOTICE On Thursday. July 17. 1986ol 1 30 p.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hosting* Michigan, before Hon. Richard N louqhrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on lhe petition lor change of name for Eric Fuente*. June 23. 1986 Eric Fuente* 277 Lakeside Dr. Cloverdale. Ml 616-623-2844 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage mode by EARL R. THOMPSON ond LINDA M. THOMPSON, husband ond wife, as Mortgagor* to the NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS, o Federal Banking corporation, of Hos­ ting*. Michigan, as Mortgagee dated September 6, 1978. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on September 7. 1978. in Liber 238 of Mortgages, on page 62. STATE OF MICHIGAN on which Mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the dote PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY of this notice, for principal ond PUBLICATION NOTICE interest, the sum of TWELVE DECEASED ESTATE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED Fite No. 86 1 MOOSE FIFTY-five 8 56'100 (12.355.56) Estate of WINIFRED I. THOMP­ Dollars, and no proceedings SON. Deceased. Social Security having been instituted to recov­ Number 527-48-1664. er the debt now remaining se­ TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: cured by said Mortgage, or any Your Interest in the estate port thereof, whereby the may be barred or affected by power of sole contained in said this hearing. Mortgage has becomer opera­ TAKE NOTICE: On July 17. tive; 1986 ot 10:00 o.m.. in the pro­ Now. Therefore. Notice is bate courtroom. Hastings. Michi­ Hereby Given that by virtue of gan. before Hon. Richord N. lhe power of sate contained in Loughrin Judge of Probate, a said Mortgage ond in pursu­ hearing will be held on the ance of the statute in such petition of Catherine M. Lord re­ cose mode ond provided, the questing that Catherine M. Lord said Mortgage will be fore­ be appointed Personal Repre­ closed by a sale of the premises sentative of the estate of Wini­ therein described or so much fred I. Thompson who lived at thereof os may be necessary, 504 East Center Street. Hostings. al public auction, to the highest Michigan ond who died Moy 3). bidder, at the North door of the 1986: and requesting also that County Courthouse in the City of the will ol the Deceased doled Hostings, ond County of Barry. November 5. 1962. be admitted Michigan, thot being the place of to probate. holding the Circuit Court in and Creditors are notified that for said County, on August 8, copies of oil claims against the 1966. at 3:00 o'clock eastern Deceased must be presented, standard lime in the afternoon personally or by mall, to both of said doy. ond said premises the Personal Representative ond will be sold Io pay the amount to the Court on or before Sep­ so as aforesaid then due on said tember 11. 1986. Notice is fur­ Mortgage together with Nino ther given that the estate will (9%) per cent interest, legal then be assigned to entitled per­ costs. Attorneys' fee* and also sons appearing of record. any taxes and insurance that said June 18.1986 Mortgagee doe* pay on or prior CATHERINE M. LORD to the date of said sale; which Personal Representative said premise* are described in BY: Richord J. Hudson said Mortgage as follows, toAddress of Personal wit: Representative: The South 500 feet of the East 4200 Otis Lake Rd.. % of lhe Soulhwest'/a of Section Hastings. Ml 49058 12. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Richard J. Hudson (P15220) Hasting* Township. Barry County. Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw Michigan. A Fisher Redemption Period under 607 North Broadway Michigan Low (MSA 27A.3240) Hastings, Michigan 49058 is One (1) year. Th. HASTINGS BAftMX - CM «*1« 84840$ 1 The period of redemption will be One (1) ye<jr from dole of tale. Dated June 30 1986 NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS a Federal Banking Corporation Mortgagee By ROBERT L BYINGTON. P-27621 LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR 8 BYINGTON Attorney* for NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Business Address: 222 Weil Apple Street P.O. Box 248 Hasting*. Ml 49058 (7-24) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-19502-SE Estate of DOROTHY A. YEAZELL. Deceased. Social Security Number 365-50-7583. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by Ihit hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On July 24. 1986 al 9:30 a.m.. in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hostings. Michiflen. before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Kathleen Thom requesting that Kathleen Thom be appointed Personal Representa­ tive of Dorothy A. Yeazell Es­ tate who lived at 2760 Circle Drive. Fair Loke. Delton. Michi­ gan and who died June 12. 1986: and requesting also that the heirs at low ot said deceased bo determined. Creditor* are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by moil, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before Sep­ tember 30. 1986. Notice is fur­ ther given that the estate will then be osjigned to entitled per­ sons appearing of record. June 24.1986 KATHLEEN THORN Personal Representative By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative: 11667 Fair Lake Drive Delton. Michigan 49046 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw 8 Fisher 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 616-945-3495 (7-3) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER OF PUBLICATION VS. ALBERT C. WARREN. SR. Defendant. HON. HUDSON E. DEMING Michael J. McPhillips (P33715) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS 8 MCPHILLIPS 220 S. Broadway Hostings, Ml 49058 616-945-9596 At a session of said Court held in the City ol Hasting*. County ol Barry and Slate of Michigan, on the9thdoy of June. 1986. PRESENT: HONORABLE HUD­ SON E. DEMING. Circuit Judge On the 6th doy of November. 1985. on action was filed by GAIl M. WARREN. Plointiff. against ALBERT C. WARREN SR. Defendant, in this Court io obtain a decree of divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that lhe Defendant. ALBERT C. WAR REN. SR., shall answer or take such other action as may be per­ mitted by law on or before the 2nd of September. 1986. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief demanded in the com­ plaint filed in this court. HUDSON E. DEMING. Circuit Judge Michael J. McPhillips (P33715) Attorney for Plaintiff DIAAMERS 8 McPHULIPS 220 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (7-10) Good News For Brides-to-be. A'Njfcome Wagon Engagemenl visil is a perfecl way to help plan your wedding. 1'11 bring useful gifts, helpful tips and suggestions, plus cards good for more gifts at local businesses. All free to you, and I'm not selling a thing! Please call me so we can arrange a convenient time to get together. Help Warned Thank You CARD OF THANKS I wish to take this time to say thank you to all my relatives and friends for their kindness during the loss of my son, Donald Fyaa. God bless each of you. HELP WANTED: Part time recycling Coord inrtor/Educator. Send Resume' to Recycling in Barry County, P.O. Box 282, Middleville, Ml 49333. H usiness Services MAKE MORE MONEY! Earn weekly com missions with our profitable line of advertis­ ing calendars, pens, caps and Jackets. Helpful sales Idesa, a toll-free message center and other great selling tools. AU while being your own boss. No Investment No collections. Full or part time. Our 77th year. Write Kevin Peska, NEWTON MFG. COMPANY, Dept D3552, Newton. Iowa 50208._______ OUTSTANDING FIELD POSITIONS with Paragon Products, Inc., $3250 Minimum - 13 week period. Openings for coUege students. Phone Allen between 5 and 9pm 945-9879, STOP!! $1000 and more can be yours. ShowToyChcstToys and Gifts. No delivery or collecting. Free sample program. Quality items, reasonable prices. $50 hostess program. Call 616-729-4575, 800-922-8957. Miscellaneous DANCE THIS SUMMER: Classes in Ballet, Tap, Modem Jazz, Acrobatics. Call 945-4431, Darlene's Studio of Dunce_ Community Notices NOTICE The class of 1937 would like to find the addresses of the follow­ ing people: Leola Cortright, Oma Jean Garrison, Matjorie Green, Louis Miskc, Ray Sigler. Call Gladys Edger 945-3581 or Darrell Aldrich 945-2874 THE REGULAR MONTHLY board meeting of Barry County Mental Health Services will be held on Thursday, July 10, 1986 at 8:00 a.m. in lhe conference room. Any interested person is invited to attend. His Mother Sharon Karr EXPERT TREE and stump removal, fuUy insured. Phone 962-7854__________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 POLE BARN packages erected, you furnish package, we furnish labor. CaU anytime for your labor quote. Haskin Builders, (since 1970) 517-626-6174 POLE BUILDINGS Complete­ ly wsrranteed from economy to custom deluxe. We will beat any legitimate quote. Call anytime, Haskin Builders (since 1970). 517-626-6174 ________ Jobs Wanted HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repain, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St., Nashville 852-9537 evenings For Rent FOR RENT immediate occu­ pancy, 3 bedroom ranch, Hast­ ings, $350 per month plus depo­ sit and utilities. References required. 945-5316 after 6 p.m. *ONE BEDROOM house for rent, S275. Wood heat, between Hastings and Middleville. 948-2817 ________ For Sale Automotive FOR SALE: 1971 Dodge Super Bee, good condition, 340 Magnum, automatic transmis­ sion, SI,200 firm. Call after 4:30pm 852-0747 For Sale SLIGHT PAINT DAMAGE. Flashing arrow sign S279. Light­ ed, non-arrow $269! Nonlightcd S239! Free letters! Few left. See locally. 1-800-423-0163, anytime. Breakfast! Half & Half Sausage Gravy and Biscuit . on FRIDAY Sale & SATURDAY MORNING Now ottering English Muffins/ s—i REWARDS Gardeners and Small Truck Farmers to sell on Hastings Farmer's Market. For informa­ tion call Rose at 792­ 9216, Rich at 758-3801 or Ken at 852-1709. Sandwich and Cup of Soup */z Choice of Tuna, Chicken or Ham Sandwich. Don't forget E C our... OW Breakfast Located: 1 block oil State St. in Down own Hastings 139 E. Court St. • TAKE-OUT 945-9022 BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TOP VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular video cassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. 16."South Pacific" (CBS-Fox) 17 “West Side Story" (CBS-Fox) 18. "Cocoon" (CBS-Fox) 19. "Patton" (CBS-Fox) 20. "Prime Time" (Karl-Lorimar) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. "Back to the Future" (MCA) 2. "Rocky IV- (CBS-Fox) VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 3. ''Cocoon" (CBS-Fox) 1. “Jane Fonda's New Workout" 4. “Witness" (Paramount) (Karl-Lori mar) 2. '‘Back to the Future" (MCA) 5. "To Live and Die in L.A." (Vcstron) 6. " Agnes of God" (RCA-Columbia) 3. “The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 4. ‘‘Casablanca" (CBS-Fox) 7. "Commando" (CBS-Fox) 8. "Death Wish 3" (MGM-UA) 5. "Rocky IV (CBS-Fox) 9. *'Remo Williams: The Adventure 6. " Alice in Wonderland" (Disney) Begins" (Thom-EMI) 7. ‘'Playboy Video Centerfold 2" 10. "Invasion U.S.A." (MGM-UA) (Karl-Lorimar) 11. "Jagged Edge" (RCA-Columbia) 8. "Retum of the Jedi" (CBS-Fox) 9. “Jane Fonda's Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 12. "Kiss of the Spider Woman" (Charter) 10. "7 he King and I" (CBS-Fox) 13. "A Chorus Line" (Embassy) 11. "Pinocchio" (Disney) 14. "Black Moon Rising" (New World) 12. " Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, 15. " Power" (Karl-Lorimar) Forever" (MGM-UA) 16. " Return of lhe Jedi" (CBS-Fox) 13. "Witness" (Paramount) 17. "Prizzt's Honor" (Vestron) 14. "Automatic Golf (Video Associates) 18. “Twice in a Lifetime" (Vestron) 15. "Kathy Smith's Ultimate Video 19 “Sweet Dreams" (Thom-EMl-HBO) Workout" (JCI) 20."Silverado" (RCA-Columbia) Brought to you exclusively by... OSSIFIED ADS EARN MORE CASH repre­ senting MERRI-MAC’S 100% GUARANTEED line of gifU, toy» & home decor. No invest­ ment, delivering or collecting! Excellent pay, bonuses, prizes. UNLIMITED TERRITORY! Car & phone needed. 1-800-992-1072____________ July 4th Reopen July 5th at 6 a.m. WE WILL BE — Music Center CLOSED Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 SIGNS « 235S. Jefferson SL, Hastings, Mich. • Cal/. 945-9549 NOTICE of BARRY COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION Saturday, August 16,1986 at 10:00 a.m. ■ARWV COUNTY COURTHOUSE. HASTINGS, MKHfGAN Pursuant to the Michigan Election Laws as amended and the Call of the Michigan Democratic State Committee, a County Convention of these persons elected and appoint­ ed as Democratic Precinct Delegates in and following the election of August 5,1986 is hereby called and will be held Saturday, August 16.1986 at 10:00 am. at the Barry County Circuit Courtroom, Courthouse, Hastings, for the purpose of electing 5 delegates from that portion of Barry County within the Third Congressional District and 7 delegates from that portion of Barry County within the Fifth Con­ gressional District to the Democratic State Convention to be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 23 and 24,1986 in the city of Flint. This Democratic State Convention is held for the purpose of nominating the following candidates for state offices to be voted on in the November election: Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Secretary of State Two Supreme Court Justices Two Members of the State Board of Education Two Members Each for University of Michigan Board ol Regents, Michigan State University Board ol Trustees, Wayne Stale University Board ol Governors Barry County delegates shall meet in the 3rd and 5th Con­ gressional Dlstr,ct Caucuses on Saturday, August 23 at 11:00a.m In the City of Flint for the purpose of electing: One Convention Vice Chairman (to preside as Chairman of the District Caucus) One Assistant Secretary (to serve as Secretary ol the District Caucus) Delegates to the State Convention will be chosen from created districts a*,he County Convention. Delegates to the County Convention shall caucus in their respective jurisdictional areas to elect the total number of delegates and alfe-natps they are entitled to have. Vacancies for any county deleaate districts may be filled with Democrats from those units who are registered electors out only by action of me entire convention. AH Democrats in Bany County are welcome to attend both •he County and State Conventions. The regular August ex­ ecutive meeting of me Barry County Democratic Party shall be held immediately following County Convention. ROBERT M ED^aRDS' Barry Coun,y Chairman NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thot on July 14, 1986 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at rhe vocal music room of Hastings Junior High School, 232 W. Grand St., Hastings. Michigan, the Board of Education of the Hastings Area School System will hold o public hearing on the levying in 1986 of an additional proposed millage rate of 2.0 mills for operating purposes pursuant to Act 5, Public Acts of Mich­ igan. 1982. This additional millage rote will not increase the school operat­ ing millage beyond the 30.896 mills already authorized by Hos­ tings Area School System residents. The Board of Education has the complete authority to establish that 30.896 mills be levied in 1986 from within its present authorized milloge rate. The maximum additional proposed milloge rote would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levied in 1986 otherwise permitted by Act 5, Public Acts of Mich­ igan, 1982 by 6.9214%. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss the levy of an additional millage rote. Not less than seven (7) doys following the public hearing, the Board of Education may approve oil or any portion of the proposed additional milloae rate. 3 This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. ANN I. AINSLIE, Secretary � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-07-10.pdf e6578ecaad61186ffbcd3305cf685d6c PDF Text Text NiEiW/S ...wrap County seeks final action on landfill Who’s working at night? Page 3 Page 9 Page 8 Woman Injured In diving accident A Holland woman is listed in serious condition after she dove into a shallow portion of Mill Pood Fish Lake in Orangeville Township July 4. Connie Sue Knoll, 22, was apparently visiting at the home of Gordon Bourdo at 7283 Lindsey Rd. when the accident occured, said emergency medical techni­ cian Lorraine Cook of the BarryPrarieville-Orangeville-Hope (BPOH) Ambulance service who responded to the 7:06 p.m. call. Cook said Knoll suffered spinal in­ juries and was token to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo by helicopter. Knoll was then transferred July 5 to Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rspids where she is listed in serious condition in the critical care unit. The Orangeville Township Fire Department assisted the BPOH Am­ bulance with Blodgett inflight landing procedures. Locals exercise above average Devoted to the Interests ofBarry County Since 1856 | Hastings VOLUME 131 — NO. 28 Banner JULY 10. 18M PRICE25c Girl killed in accident; police investigating drug connection Giri hit while riding bicycle -r-Jk. Tri”. death of of a a 30-year-old 30-year-old Prairieville Prairieville woman killed Saturday when her • collided with a tree was the third tragedy • year suffered by her family, and the “Covery of drugs in the woman’s home has P^^^d further investigation into the A )6-yMr«M Dekoa Mi wa injurcd July 2 who, *■ AM to nop her bike M M laetactiod aa Delton end wee ■truck by a at. Julie Hauteraoo of 6739 bland Ave. wa riding her bike on Heasant Lake Rood near Orchard ■ 10 p.m., Barry County'Stet W» deputies report, when ■he rode through the Orchard Road inleraction wRhoa Mopptal|. She wa nrtek by a eastbound car driven by Jody 3. Adams, 21. of226 W. Orchard, Dtleon. Adams and paaenger Steven S. Kane, 17, of 11199 Cobb Rd., Delton, were urnnjured kt die crash. Henderson wa taken to Pennock Hospital and bar ttaafcrred to Bergen Hoapete. whore she was treated for chest, leg aad head tojuries She wm lined m good condition there Tuesday McEwen-McMullen of 11527 f?® Point Rd., Plainwell, died of multiple 'if? W^1Cn *ler Bu’c^ Skylark left the west of Enzian Boad south of Cressy Road and ^■nmed broadside into a large tree. The accident occurred at 3:45 a.m., and in the course of trying to find names of relatives to contact, Barry County Sheriffs deputies obterved drugs in the victim's home, they said. After obtaining a search warrant, deputies c°nfijated a variety of drugs and parapher­ nalia from the house. McMullen's sister, Cynthia Lowman of Hopkins, said McMullen had apparently had a party at her home prior to leavinc and travelparty at her home prior to leaving and travel­ ing to a friend's home in Allegan. McMullen was returning from Allegan when the accident occurred. Lowman said. Deputies surmise that McMullen, who was northbound, had been driving at a high rate of speed in the southbound lane of Enzian when the accident occurred. She was negotiating a slight curve in the road, deputies said. Deputies have sent samples of McMullen’s blood to the state police lab, but won't have results on blood tests for awhile, they said. Deputies said they will continue to in­ vestigate the matter. Lowman said her sister was the third member of their large family to die in the past year. McMullen’s husband John was killed in an automobile accident nine months ago near Allegan. McMullen and Lowman’s mother. Ruby McEwen, died in January of 1985 of cancer. Canine unit for midnight road patrol gets board’s OK Director named at Cari4ltv uoHUaI rcisrctfvW’ v wWTiii y Lynn Sommerfeld has been named the administrator of the Barry County Medical Care Facility by the Barry County Social Services Board. Sommerfeld has several years’ ex­ perience in both long term aad acute care facilities, noted a board spokesman. Sommerfeld has served as aq admtototratnre aasistaat at the Grand Traverse . Mrrfiral Care Facility at Traverse City; as chief administrator at Oceana Conwy Medical Care Facility and as executive director of Oceana Hospital in Hart. Sranmerfeid received Hs associate degree to liberal arts from Northwood institute to 1966, and later served in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne from 196649. Alter tetehtag the rank of sergeant E5. InuMwrfrid attended degree in 197! following his military service. He and his wife, Kay, currently reside to Whitehall. Wet pavement otsnwci tot rmsnap A 46-yearcid Hastings woman was injured July 2 when she attempted to stop for a motorcycle making a left turn and slid out of control into a ditch. Barry County Sheriff's deputies report. Marva J. Fox of 4751 Bird Rd. was traveling north on M-37 south of River Road when the accident occurred at 6:18 p.m., deputies said. Deputies said that when Fox braked for the motorcycle, her pickup slid out of control on the wet pavement and hit an eaabankment to front of MC Supply Co. Fox was transported to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated and released. Celebration funds one-third collected 2,000 fundraising campaign for the Hastings Sezquicentennial/SummcrFcst celebrations is about one-third of the way towards its goal. Financial Chairman Robert Sherwcod said that letters have been sent out to businesses and organizations throughout the community seeking contributions for the 10-day August celebranon. ’’We’re only one-third of the way there and we’d like to get the remaining donations in so that final plans can be made," Sherwood said. The celebration is set to begin with FiberFest on Aug. 15. continue with dai­ ly events through SummerFest the next weekend and conclude on Aug. 25. Contributions should be sent to: Sesquicentennial/SununerFest, c/o Robert Sherwood, National Bank of Hastings. 241 W. State St.. Hastings. Mi. 49058. ■■aS County Fair begins Saturday The 134th Barry County Free Fair kicks off in Hastings Saturday and crews are readying the grounds tor the July 12-19 activities. Opening day events Include non-livestock judging, harness races, a 4-H dog show and an evening gospel music Jamboree. Here, members of the Michigan Youth Coro Install wiring In the new livestock barn built by 4-H volunteers, the Fair Improvement Committee and the Fair Board. Fourth deputy injured in recent series of mishaps First Deputy Tom Hildreth was struck by a car while riding his motorcycle. Then Deputy Dan Rose tore a ligament playing softball. Next, Deputy David Oakland accidentally snot himself while trying to holster his pistol. And now. Deputy Don Nevins has been in­ jured while trying to put out a grease fire. It’s enough to make a grown sheriff cry. but Barry County Sheriff David O. Wood has managed to keep his department running in spite of the fact that four deputies have been injured for one reason or another over the past month. The latest injury occurred the evening of Ju­ ly 4. when Nevins responded to a house fire at 161 Broadway in Woodland. Nevins was patrolling Woodland in his capacity as part-time police chief, he said. He and Woodland's other police officer. Sgt- Ken Neil (also a sheriff s deputy), were sitting in their police car on the comer of Main Street and Broadway in Woodland, talk­ ing to two members of the Barry County Sheriff's Posse, when the call to firemen was overheard on the posse members’ radio scan­ ner at 9:30 p.m.. Nevins said. "We were only five houses away from the fire," Nevins said, "so we (officers in both cars) went up there." The police arrived before the fire depart­ ment. Nevins said. "I got a fire extinguisher out. went into the house, and the owner (Michael Winkler) directed me toward the kitchen." Nevins said a large pot filled with grease was burning and Nevins attempted to ex­ tinguish it with the fire extinguisher. Nevins made the mistake of aiming directly at the flames, he said, and grease exploded back at Nevins, catching his shin on fire. Nevins was able to smother the flames on his shirt, he said, and he was taken to Pennock Hospital by Neil, where he was treated for se­ cond and third degree bums on his arms, face and chest. The grease tire was finally extinguished by posse member Bruce Marstellcr. Nevins said. Marstcllcr also used a fire extinguisher, but used a different angle when firing the ex­ tinguisher to smother the flames. Nevins said there was no apparent damage to the home’s kitchen because of the fire, but he will have to report to the hospital every day for a week to have his bandages changed and he won’t be able to go back to work for several more days. Lucky for Sheriff Wood. Deputy Rose is back on the job. and Tom Hildreth can at least pull desk duty. David Oakland is still recuperating. By Elaine Gilbert A four-legged ‘deputy’ will soon become part of the Barry County Sheriff Department’s midnigx patrol shift. The wxinty board of commissioners Tues­ day authorized the sheriff's department to use a canine unit, staffed by Corporal Mike Lesick and his German shepherd, on the 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift for a six-month trial period. That action will increase the midnight road Patrol from one to two units. Previously one vehicle, staffed with two deputies, worked on that shift, except for about two months, from mid-April to mid-June, when the sheriffs department temporarily eliminated the mid­ night patrol because of financial woes. Sheriff David Wood said the canine unit is slated to be on the road the week of July 21. The idea for the canine unit, a first for Barry County, was proposed by Lesick at the board’s June 24 meeting as a cost effective method to beef up law enforcement. But, because Lesick owns the dog which will be used for the canine unit, the board delayed taking action in June because of a state law prohibiting the county from directly contrac­ ting services from an employee. Lesick had originally proposed that the county reimburse him at a rate of $50 per month to recover some of his initial invest­ ment in the cost of the dog. Commissioners fell the reimbursement might be in violation of state law, so before Tuesday’s approval of the canine unit plan, that fee was deleted from the proposed budget for canine expenses. However, the board did agree Tuesday to pay up to $2,410 for "start-up costs" to im­ plement the canine unit for six-months. Those expenses will include the dog's initial certification for police patrol work and a week’s training for Lesick; monthly training to maintain proficiency; medical and maintenance expenses for the dog, life in- surance on the animal and costs of equipment. Board Chariman Carolyn Coleman noted that if commissioners decide to continue the canine unit after the trial period, "the cost would be less for the next six-months" because the primary training and start-up costs would be paid. Lesick’s dog will be deputized before it goes to work for the sheriffs department. Wood said. "When we lost mnm it wn« a chnr "When we lost mom it was a shock," Lowman said. "Then when John died it was kind of a kick. Then my dad remarried last week and we thought things were going to turn around and it was going to be a good year for our family." Lowman said the family is still reeling from McMuUen’s death CowUttowL W 3 Police arrest two men on cocaine charges An employee of the Middleville Public Works Department and another Middleville man have been arrested on drug dealing charges. " Edward L. Brodock, 29, of 11567 Bowens Mills Rd., and Kyle P. Jacobson. 21, of 2180 Payne Lake Rd., were arraigned in Barry County District Court Monday on charges of delivery and/or manufacture of cocaine, less than 50 grams. Both demanded a preliminary exam, which has been set for July 14. The pair were arrested at 11:30 p.m. July 4 by Middleville police officers Joseph Wenger and Mike Van Dorp. Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain said. Cain said Wenger and Van Dorp observed the car sitting in the Baby Bliss parking lot on Water St. When they approached the car, Cain said, they observed suspicious activity. A search of the car led to the discovery of 3'/i grams of cocaine, Cain said. Jacobson and Brodock, the latter a public works laborer for the village, were released on $2,500 bond. State Police charge 13 for selling to minors Slate Police from the Hastings Team have arrested nearly half of 31 liquor establishment employees approached so far in an undercover "sting" operation designed to curb the sale of liquor to minors. Thirteen employees of various bars, restaurants and liquor stores have been ar­ rested on charges of furnishing liquor to minors, Lt. Richard Zimmerman, com­ mander of the Hastings Team, said Monday. In addition, 13 owners of the establishments have been cited for violating liquor license regulations. Lt. Zimmerman says if violations continue to be uncovered at such a high rate, police many continue the sting operation past its original September 30 expiration dale. "I guess we’re a Hide disappointed that we’ve had that many (violations)’ . Zimmer­ man said, since the sting operation was publicized prior to its initiation. “After forewarning people that we were going to be doing this. we’re still getting a large number of violations." he said. As pan ol the "sting”, under-21 under- cover agents recruited by the Hastings Team approach various liquor establishments and at­ tempt to purchase liquor. The program, called "S.A.V.E.” — Surveillance of Alcohol Vending Establishments, was started this summer as part of a statewide effort by the state police to cut down on liquor license violations. State police in other areas of the stale are either conducting similar undercover opera­ tions or making on-site uniformed inspections of liquor establishments. Zimmerman said his department has made information and training available to alcohol vendors in the past, but in spite of that, "some people are still taking their liquor licenses for granted." When announcing the program, Zimmer­ man had urged liquor vendors to make sure their employees are well-schooled in liquor license regulations. Employees should be aware that they must ask for identification if they are suspicious of a buyer’s age, Zimmer­ man said. in N. Broadway crash The driver of a dump truck escaped injury T hursday when his vehicle crushed into a pickup on N. Broadway and flipped over on its side. Driver of the pickup. Duane D. Weeks. 28. of 2502 Solomon Rd.. Middleville, suffered minor injuries and was treated at the accident scene by emergency personnel. Driver of the dump truck. 6I-year-old Robert J. Griffin of 5344 Gun Lake Rd.. Hastings, was uninjured in the crash but received a ticket for improper passing Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said Weeks and Griffin were both southbound on N. Broadway at 3:20 p.m. when Weeks started to turn left into a private driveway near Coats Grove Road. Griffin, apparently failing to see that Weeks was turning, attempted to puss Weeks on the left, deputies said, and the vehicles collided, sending the dump truck into the ditch. ’ A witness to the accident told police Weeks had had his turn signal on prior to the crash. The driver of a dump truck that crashed into a pickup Thursday was cited for improperly passing on the left �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 10,1986 - Hastings School Honor Rolls Junior High Second Semester 7th Grade All A’s - Geri Eye. Jean Fogel, Elizabeth Fullerton. Brad Humphrey, Carrie McCandlish, Julie Norris, Kelly Vandcnburg, Nick Williams. Chase Youngs. A’s and B’s - Emily Allyn, Brad Bruce, Mike Cisler, James Cook. Martha Craven. Tom Cruttenden, Tom Dawson. Kamcll DcGoa, Diane Eaves, Janice Eltzroth, Matt Gahan, Roberta Groner. Chris Hammond, David Hawkins, Sara Hawkins, Brian Heath, Carrie Helsel, Jeremy Horan, Jeff Hoxworth, Rob Huver, Chuck Jordan, Elissa Kelly, Christina Koetje, Robert Luna, Chad Lund­ quist. Wende Lusk. Tammy Lusk, Tammy Lyttle. Jenna Merritt, Matt Miles. Angie M. Miller, Susan Miller, Bobbie Jo Nelson. Aaron Newberry, Eric Norton. Joann Oborski. David Oom. Cindy Purgiel. Brandi Ray­ mond. Marcia Replogle. Yvon Roush, Bar­ bara Schleh. James Skidmore. Travis Suntheimer. Mary Sweetland, Jason Tietz, Brian Tobias, Holly Vann. Brad Weller. Katy Wilcox. Tom Wiswell, Bryant Zimmerman. 8th Grade All A’s- Eric Endlsey, Tony Miller. Anna Solmes. All A’s and B’s - Jason Abcndroth. Teresa Amalie, Rose Anger, Kim Belanger, Dan Bell. Melissa Bclson. Tracy Brighton, Greg Chandler. Robert Cheeseman, Lori Courtney, Tim Cruttendcn, Tammi Davis, Brandcn Dawe. Ray Duimstra, Bcvin Dunn, Debbie Grebenok, Heather Haas, Todd Harr, Rebec­ ca Hawkins, Lori Hubbcl, Leisha Hull, Lin James, Lisa Kelly, Jeff Knil, Bret Laubaugh, Dana Markley, Katy Petersen. Tammi Rider, Jennifer Schimmel. Nicole Shay, Teresa Shepard, Michaellen Snyder, Jon Teunessen, Brian Turnbull, Tammy Vansiclen, Tom Vos, Andy Woodliff. Junior High 4th Marking Period 7th Grade All A’s - Geri Eye. Jean Fogel. Elizabeth Fullerton. Brad Humphrey. Kelly Vandenburg. Nick Williams. A’s and B’s - Brad Bruce. Mike Cisler, James Cook, Lisa Cook. Martha Craven. Tom Cruttendcn, Tom Dawson, Kamel DcGoa, Matt Gahan, Roberta Groner, Chris South Jefferson Street News EVENTS 1. What we think Is the most Interesting event of the year at Charlton Park, the annual “Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show” Is this weekend, July 12 and 13. Plan to stop and spend some time at the park during this event. 2. National Cheer Up the Lonely Day - July 11 - July 6-12. Visit Bosley'S Sentiment Shop and buy a card to cheer up a lonely person or to send to a friend In New Jer­ sey and we will sell It to you for 14 price. EXPO Hammond. David Hawkins. Sarah Hawkins Brian Heath. Jeremy Horan. Jeff Hoxworth Rob Huver, Nicole Johnson. Elisa Kelly* Jason Larabee. Robert Luna. Chad Lundquist. Tammy Lyt­ tle, Carrie McCandlish. Jenna Merritt, Matt Miles, Angie M. Miller. Susan Miller, Julie Norris. Eric Norton. David Oom, Cindy Purgiel. Brandi Raymond, Marcia Replog|c, Barbara Schleh, James Skidmore. Travis Suntheimer, Mary Swectland, Jason Tietz, Brian Tobias, Holy Vann, Brad Weller, Tom Wisell, Chase Youngs, Bryant Zimmerman 8th Grade All A’s - Eric Endsley, Tony Miller, Anna Solmes. A’s and B’s - Jason Abcndroth, Russel Adams, Teresa Amalio, Rose Anger, Jeff Baxter, Kim Belanger, Dan Bell. Melissa BeIson, Tracy Brighton, Greg Chandler, Robert Cheeseman, Lori Courtney, Tim Crut­ tenden, Tammi Davis. Branden Dawe, Ray Duimstra, Geoff Gisbon, Debbie Grebenok, Heather Haas, Todd Harr, Rebecca Hawkins^ Lori Hubbell. Scott Hubbert, Lcsiha Hull. Lin James, Lisa Kelly. Jeff Krul, Bret Laubaugh, Angie Luna, Dana Markley, Katy Peterson* Tammie Rider. Jennifer Schimmel. Nicole Shay, Teresa Shepard, Michaellen Snyder, Nikki Spaulding, Jon Teunessen, Brian Turn­ bull, Tom Vos, Jeff Warren, Andy Woodliff, Ed Zurfacc. High School Honor Roll 9th Grade High Honors (3.50 to 4.00 GPA) - Lynn Barcroft, David Clouse, Victor Connor, Diane Dykstra (4.00 GPA) Angie Ehredt. Derek Ferris, Abby Forbes. Melinda Hare. Paul Hare (4.00 GPA) Lydia Hensley. Chris Keizer, Mark Kelly (4.00 GPA) Joseph Krammin, Jason Lade re, Laura Lenz, Julie Lord, Darcel Lowell, Kelli McCall, Ron Mc­ Comb, Jamie Ogden, Vai Oldz, Roni Schleh, Nikki Smith, Anna Spindler, Kim Stevens, Jennifer Temby, Chris Todd, Chris Tracy (4.00 GPA) Paul Vanameyden, Yvette Be Nice to New Jersey Week 3. Man Watcher's Compliment Week • July 6-12. Purpose: Since men aren’t used to receiving compliments, say something nice to a man this week. 4. Give at the Barry County Red Cross Blood Bank in Middleville this Thurs­ day, July 10, from 12 until 6 at the VFW Hall. Visit Bosley’s after you give and get a Cone Zone cone, free. 5. This Sunday Is the start of the Barry County Free Fair. Check the fair schedule In this week’s Reminder and plan next week around the fair acti­ vities. 6. Thanks to Rob Huebner and Steve Moors for singing “God Bless Ameri­ ca" and playing the Kazoo on South Jefferson last week. 7. Visit Blair's Pel Shop In Downtown Hastings and see what the new owners have added to the pet selection. While you are there, welcome them to Has­ tings. 8. Pack up your used paperback and hardcover books and take them to the Hastings Public Library so they can sell them during sidewalk days and make some money to use In the library. 9. National Nude Days - July 12-13. Ride a horse down South Jefferson Street in the... oops, forget It. 10. National Cherry Festival - July 6-12. Bake us a homemade cherry pie, bring It to Bosley's this week and we will trade you a $5.00 gift certificate. Vargaz (4.00 GPA)Nancy Vitale (4 00 GPA) Alexandra Warren. Brandon Wilder Melinda Williams. Kris Witham weimoa L-10Jon3*’ GPA» ■Ch™'"' Benedia. Naeole Burger. Mark Carlson. Dawn Eaton. Jimmy Field. Jamie Garren Bnan Gordon. Georgia Griner. Jason Hart. Kristine Howe. Slacy Jordan. Marc Lesler Doug Maurer. Paige Nelson. Rob Poof Krishna Porter. Jeffrey Pugh. Ben Richard­ son. Julie Richter. Kristin Ross. Michael Charles Sams. Scon Schoessel. Lori Sexton Monica Siewert, Trina Slagslad. Scon Smitlf Kells Tebo. Scon Teske. Sharon Thenikl Debbie Tiglas. Ann Veldman. Wendi Wallace. Cassie Ward. Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3 09 GPA) Tammy Chaffee. Melissa Gross, Steve Jor­ dan. Paul Katsul. Jason Miller. Tammy Mor­ rison. Chad Murphy. Kim Smith. Tammy Stamm. James Thompson. Chad Zimmerman. 10 Grade High Honors (3.50 to 4.00 GPA) - Phil Amon. Kathleen Barcroft, Robin Beach. Ron Busunce. Todd Clarion. Melanie Cook. Peter DeVault. Lisa Eltzroth, Michelle Frey, Andy Furrow (4.00 GPA). Philip Hafer. Jonathon Harmon Benjamin Hawkins (4.00 GPA) Janelie Hoekstra (4.00 GPA). Eric Maichele Kimberly McCall (4.00 GPA). Kelly McCturkin, Michael Merrill (4.00 GPA) Mark Micklatcher (4.00 GPA), Rebecca Miller. Aaron Moskalik. Jenny Norris. Dan Pickard. Beth Pierce. Cris Sarver. Jeannene Skidmore^ Cherie Swank. Sara Swectland. Honors (3.10 Io 3.49 GPA) - Mark Atkin­ son, Chris Avery. Amy Bowers, Carina Bradley. Don Cheeseman. Lisa Clawson. Kelley Daugherty. Kathy Dawson. Michelle Freridge. Scott Furrow, Kent Gee. Amy Gib­ ton, Bradley Gray. Steve Hause. Angela Hoeh. Vera Jordan. Amy Ketchum, Colleen Lewis, Robert Longstreet. Kenneth Macken­ zie, Becky Marsh. Dan Phillips. Evelyn Baf­ fler, Charles Rice III, Paul Rine. Laura Rowley, Angela Sears, Dena Slater. Scott Snore. Melinda Snyder, Michelle Sunton. Chad Tolles, Wendy Ulrich, Trevor VanHouten, Susan Vincent. Timmi Watson. &Sat 0 11. Henry David Thoreau's Birthday. AT BOSLEY'S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky celebrates “Olive Branch Petition Anniversary” (July 8) by hav­ ing a sale this week. An ohve branch Is what the Buck extends to his suppliers after they have fought over the prices of his weekly specials. You can enjoy the fruits of the branch In our Reminder ad each week. 2. Every Wednesday Is Double Print Day at Bosley’s. Get a second set of prints at no charge on Wednesdays. Stop In for details. 3. Our Sentiment Shop collection of cards for summer Includes Family Reunion, the perfect sentiment for your relatives. 4. New in our Cosmetic Department Aziza Contact Lens Formula Mascara. Save $1.00 this week. 5. Our Baby Department has a selection of Qund Babytime Toys on display. 100% safe for infants, and washable too. You can “getta gund" at any age. 6. Calciday 500 Complete, a new Vita­ min - Iron - Calcium supplement is now available In Bosley's Vitamin Section. 7. Parking Is free when you Shop South Jefferson Street or Downtown Has­ tings. Park free in the lot behind Bos­ ley's or if you use a meier, get free “Gobbler Food” at Bosley's. an^U,^e V'nSs HOURS: 10-8 Monday-Friday 9-5:30 Saturday 11-4 Sunday QUOTE: ’/ know of no mon encouraging tact than tha unquestionable ability ot man to elevate hit Illa by a conscious endeavor. _ Henry David Thoreau QSLEY PHRRmRCY' JCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.09 GPA) Greg Allerding, Christina Bradley. Matt Briggs. Roy Brown, Ann Carpenter. Becky Case, Dana Clark. James Clark, David Coey. Andrea Curtiss. Sharon Dcnslaw. Patrick Elliott. Boyd Endsley. Tracy Heath, Brian Hinton, Kevin Kelley. Laurie Kensington. Brian McClean. Sarah Miner. Valerie Peake, Larry Perry, Heather Prucha, Aija Roush, Matt Schmadcr, Kelly Schneider. Deann Sherry, Erin Solmes, Suzanne Taylor, Christina Tokarski. Sara Vos. Michelle Williams, Angela Willson. 11th Grade High Honors (3.50 to 4.00 GPA) - Kristen Arnold, Kristina Brumm, Bradley Emswiler, Kimberly Fox. Kathy Gordon. Amy Haywood. Doris Huey. Denise Kelley. Mar­ tha Kessenich. Steve Laubaugh. Anna Loftus. Kerry Payne. Kathleen Richard (4.00 GPA). Deb Schleh, Ann Scofield (4.00 GPA). Will Simmons. Kari Warner. Shannon Williams. Yolanda Zimmerman. Honors (3.10 to 3.49 GPA) - Amy Andrus. Christine Beck. Joe Bom. Kim Bubnas. Kavan Geary, Dan Hause. Darin Hooker, Lori Hough. Susan Inman. Carrie Jacobs. Sean Lester. Michelle Melendy, Janet Miller. Christine Morrison. Jennee Newton, Wayne Oom, Tracy Paulauski, Kevin Purgiel, Laura Redman, Chuck Robinson, Nicole Ross, Kevin Schantz. Jon Schimmel. Kcely Shay. Steve Sheplcr, Coleen Scotsman. Rob Trowbridge, Julie Varney, Traci Warren. Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.09 GPA) Jackie Barry, Valory Clouse, Susan Coykendall, Maria Gagnon. Teresa George. Karin Gibson, Edwin Kidder, Pam Liebhauser, Lloyd Phillips, Sheila Roush. Elisa Smith, Brenda Wilson. 12th Grade High Honors (3.50 to 4.00 GPA) - Amy Atkinson. Caryn Black. David Byrne. Suzie Carlson (4.00 GPA). Lori Cordray. Martha Davis. Gail Dingman. Monique Dunham. Rick Frey. Mike Gregenok. Belinda Guern­ sey. Jennifer Howe. Jason Kelley (4.00 GPA). Elizabeth Kensington (4.00 GPA), Angela Lumbert. Patrick McIntyre, Deborah Mead, Dawn Michnal. Elizabeth Miller, Melia Miller. Judy Neymeiyer, Jill O’Con­ nor, Darcey Price, Julie Puch. Andrew Roush. Petra Schwarz, Majda Seuss, Lori Stamm, Bernard Stanton, Stephen Sweetland (4.00 GPA). Natasha Warren (4.00 GPA), Eddie Willson. Charlene Winey, Angela Yesh, Jolyn Zimmerman (4.00 GPA). Honors (3.10 to 3.49 GPA) - Rosalba Alfaro, Jerald Ballard. Jennifer Barkhuff, Randy Buehler, Barbara Case, James Case, Jeanine Chenier, Jon Christensen. Susan Clark, Loretta Comp, Fabricio Cordova, Starlette Cross. Martha Dimmers. Kimberly Edwards, Daniel Ferris, Becky Fields, Kelly Fuhr, Floyd Gates, Ann Gaylor, Sussan Halstead, Tammy Hare, Stephen Hayes, Cathie Healy, Tina Hull. Tamela Jordan, Karey Lang, Eric Pattok, Michael Pickard, Derick Price, Dan Robinson, Lisa Sharp, Jeff Smith, Michaeleen, St. Onge, Earl Thomp­ son, Sara Thompson, Krhtin Trahan, David Vanameyden, Matthew Webb, Kathy Wellman, Daniel Whinnen, Becky Wood, Judy Wymer. Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.09 GPA) Kellie Adams, Mike Bell, Janine Briggs, Lori Clarkin, Diana Count, Troy DaI man, Tammie Dingman, Kolene Hall, Jeff Hamilton, Randy Hilliker, Paul Martens, Eric Miller, Janet Norris, Stacey Patten, Mary Walton, Steve White. Legal Notices ORDINANCE NO. 20 CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY ELECTRIC FRANCHISE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS POWER COM­ PANY, its successors and assigns, th* right, power and authority to construct, maintain and commercially use electric lines consisting of towers, masts, poles, crossarms. guys, braces, feeders, transmission and distribution wires, transformers and other elec­ trical appliances on. under, along and across the highways, streets, alleys, bridges and other public places, ond to do a local electric business in the TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY ORDAINS SECTION 1. The Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, hereby grants the right, power and authority to the Consumers Power Company, a Michigan corporation, its successors ond assigns, hereinafter colled the "Grantee," to construct, main­ tain ond commercially use elec­ tric lines consisting of towers, masts, poles, crossarms. guys, braces, feeders, transmission and distribution wires, transformers and other elec­ trical appliances, for the pur­ pose of transmitting, transform­ ing and distributing electrically on, under, along ond across the highways, streets, alleys, bridges, and other public Eloces, and to do a local electric uslness In the Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan. SECTION 2. In consideration of the rights, power and authority hereby granted, said Grantee shall faithfully perform oil things required by the terms hereof. SECTION X All of Grantee s towers, masts ond poles shall be neat and sightly, and so plac­ ed on either side of the highways, streets, alleys ond bridges as not to unnecessarily interfere with the use thereof for highway, street ond alley purposes. All of Grantee's wires carrying electricity shall be securely fastened so os not to endanger or Injure persons or property in said highways, streets and alleys. All work per­ formed by said Grantee in sold highways, streets, and alleys shall be done so os not to In­ terfere with the use thereof, ond when completed, the some shall be left in as good condition as when work was commenced. The Grantee shall hove the rght to trim trees if necesssory in the conducting of such business, subject, however, to the supervision of the highway authorities. SECTION 4. Said Grantee shall ot all times keep ond save the Township free and harmless from all loss, costs and expense to which it may be subject by reason of the negligent con­ struction and maintenance of the structures hereby authoriz­ ed. In case any action is com­ menced against the Township on account of the permission herein granted, said Grantee shall, upon notice, defend the Township ond save It free ond harmless from oil loss, cost and damage arising out of such negligent construction ond maintenance. SECTION 5. Said Grantee shall be entitled to charge the inhabitants of said Township for electric energy furnished therein, rhe rotes os approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission, to which Commis­ sion or its successors authority ond jurisdiction to fix and regulate electric rates ond rules regulating such service In sold Township, are hereby granted for the term of this franchise. Such rates and rules shall be subject to review ond change ot any time upon petition therefor being mode by either said Township, acting by Its Township Board, or by sold Grantee. SECTION 6. The rights, power ond authority herein granted, are not exclusive. SECTION 7. The franchise granted by this ordinance Is subject Io revocation upon sixty (60) days written notice by the party desiring such revocation. SECTION S. Said Grantee shall, as to all other conditions ond elements of service not herein fixed, be ond remain subject to the reasonable rules and regulations of the Michigan Public Service Commission or its successors, applicable to elec­ tric service in said Township. SECTION 9. This ordinance sholl take effect upon the day after the doto of publication thereof, provided, it shall cease and be of no effect offer thirty days from its adoption unless within said period the Grantee shall accept the same in writing filed with the Township Clerk. Upon acceptance and publica­ tion hereof, this ordinance sholl constitute a contract between said Township and said Grantee. (7-10) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSMP METHNG JULY 2, 1986 TRUTH AND TAXATION HEARING was called to order at 7 P.M. by Supervisor Edwards, with six residents present. Reason for hearing explained by Supervisor Edwards re: 1 Mill operating and 1.5 Mill fire pro­ tection. Discussion followed with no objections being voiced. Hearing closed at 7:07 p.m. REGULAR MEETING colled to order ot 7:30 with all Board Members present as well as six residents. Hearings re: special assess­ ment district for paving of Ot­ tawa Trail from Jeanne ond Island Drive to intersection of Hillcrest Drive will be advertis­ ed os soon as information Is received from lawyer. Communications read by Fuller from Dept, of Natural Resources and Michigan Dept, of Social Services. Increase re­ quest for cemetery sexton re; contract and grave openings tabled for further study. Re-newol for fire protection of 1.5 mills to be put on November ballot for five years rather than four, making the coverage from 1988 thru 1992. approved by unanimous vote. Received Treasurer and Zon­ ing Administrator reports and placed on file. Approved by unanimous roll coll vote the rood program for 1986 totaling $29,334.00. Approved by unanimous roll cofl vote the franchise request from O t A Electric Cooperative, to receive tl.e petition for grant of Electricity Service Franchise and put same on the August 5, 1986 ballot. Approved by unanimous vote the Franchise from O 4 A Elec­ tric Cooperative. Approved vouchers #3930 thru #3952 by unanimous roll coll vote totaling $8,286.08. Adjournoment at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Phyllis Fuller. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Edwords (7-10) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-19506-SE Estate of ESTHER JUPPSTROM, o/k/o ESTHER L. JUPPSTROM. Deceased, 370-10-9664. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: INCLUDING MICHAEL J. JUPPSTROM. WHOSE ADDRESS ANO WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN: Your Interest In the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: on July 24. 1966 ot 11:00 a.m.. In the pro­ bote courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Laughrln Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the peti­ tion of Marjorie Wheeler re­ questing that Marjorie Wheeler be appointed Personal Representative of Esther Juppstrom Estate who lived ot 2700 Nashville Rood. Hastings. Michigan ond who died June 12, 1986: ond requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated March 1. 1984. be admitted to probate, and that the heirs ot law of said deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims ogainst the Deceased must be presented, personally or by moil, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before October 6, 1986. Notice Is fur­ ther given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. July 7. 1986 MARJORIE WHEELER Personal Representative By: James H. Fisher Address of Personal Representative: 806 Grand Rapids St., Mid­ dleville. Ml 49333 James H. Fisher (P26437) Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw t Fisher 500 Edward Street Middleville. Michigan 49333 616-795-3374 (7-10) SYNOPSIS ORANDEVRXE TOWNSHN» PUBLIC HEARING TWUTM IN TAXATION JULY I, 1986 * 7:00 P.M. Explanation of Hoodlee ond Truth In Taxation by Supervisor and Treasurer. General discussion followed Meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm. ORANGEVRXE TOWMSMP regular metrng JULY 1. 1986 * 7:30 P.M. All Board Members present. Also six citizens, one guest. Previous minutes ond treasur­ ers report approved. Correspuridence road. Approved O t A and Wolver­ ine Electric Franchise Ordinan­ ces. Placement of these two Ordin­ ances on Primary Election ballot approved. Discussion on bike path. MiniPork contract renewed with Bill Bourdo for two years. Burnham B Flower Insurance bid accepted. Approved throe year Lindsey Rood blocklopping project. Authorized Supervisor to coll liquor control commission per­ taining to possible liquor viola­ tions ot Bay Pointe Restaurant. Zoning violations and noise problems at Bay Pointe discusApproved bills. Meeting adjourned ot 9:15 pm. DARLENE HARPER. Clerk Attested to by: RUSSELL K. STANTON, Supervisor (7-10) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 10,1886 - Page 3 County approves tax abatement for Middleville bindery business The Barry County Board of Commissioners luesday approved a tax abatement for 12-years on property in Middleville which will soon become the new home of Ray-Don Bindery Service, currently located in Kentwood. The building, at 33 State St., was last oc­ cupied by Gulf and Western. The tax abatement, which will freeze the current $200,000 assessment for the 12-years, was previously ap, roved by the Middleville Village Council at its May 20 meeting. The county’s action is retroactive to July 4 and ratifies confirmation of the board's intention wanted to do assessing work for Orangeville Township on a part-time basis. —Accepted, with regret, the resignations of Clifford Clouse, chairman of the county building authority, who will sexin be moving to Florida; and Franklin Beckwith from the position of vice chairman of the county com­ mission on aging. Beckwith has been elected chairman of the Southcentral Michigan COA and resigned from the county position to avoid any possible conflict of interest. Thieves carry off special wheelchair to grant the tax abatement. Kit Roon. Middleville Village Manager, told the county board that Ray-Don plans to do nearly $1-million of renovation to the A $1,300 wheelchair specially modified for Delton resident Mike Jervis was stolen sometime Thursday night. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report, and the theft has convinced Jervis to move away from his Crooked Lake residence. The wheelchair, specially modified for Jervis' large frame, was taken from where Jervis had placed it beside his garage July 3. deputies said. CpI. Jerry Luedccking said Jervis suf­ fers from leg ulcers and can only walk unassisted for short distances. Jervis told deputies Tuesday that as a result of the theft, he was looking for another place to live. Luedccking said he has no suspects in the theft, and other deputies speculated that the wheelchair could have been dumped in the lake. structure. The bindery now employs 54 persons and long-range plans call for 150-employees. Roon said. The initial move to Middleville will create 30-35 new jobs, he said. Ray-Don is cramped in its current quarters in Kentwood where it occupies three small buildings. The Middleville location will allow the company to have all of its operations under one roof with room for growth. Ray-Don provides bindery and finishing services to commercial printers and businesses having their own printing departments. . In ocher county business, the board: —Adopted a policy prohibiting county employees from accepting extra jobs that would result in a conflict of interest with their county positions. The action was taken after Paul Kiel told the board about a county equalization department employee who County Board asks DNR to pursue KAVCO Landfill closure Frustrated by the lack of progress by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to seek measures to properly cover KAVCO landfill which is polluting ground water, the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tues­ day adopted a resolution it hopes will prompt some action. Commissioner Rae M. Hoare asked the board to pass the resolution after an attempt to reactivate the issue with a new DNR director proved to be an “exercise of futility.” KAVCO Landfill, located in Section 30 of Prairieville Township, was ordered closed to solid waste disposal three years ago by the Barry County Circuit Court because of im­ pairment and pollution of groundwater. The landfill — which was the uumping ground of 30-ycars worth of industrial, com­ mercial and household solid waste — is the cause of groundwater degradation at Lake Doster Subdivision in Al'egan County’s Gun Plains Township, near the Barry County line. Hoare noted that it took more than 10-ycars of various legal proceedings to get the court ordered landfill c’osure which the board's resolution calls "a landmark in Michigan.” However, there are several hitches to that court victory: the closure lequiremcnts and groundwater cleanup requirements have not been enforced. Since the court ordered closure, the KAV­ CO company has filed bankruptcy and the state of Michigan is named as a claimant in bankruptcy court. The county board's resolution "unanimous­ ly supports and directs the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources to agressively pur­ sue proper closure of the KAVCO Landfill, and restoration of the groundwater by whatever means necessary...” The board also asked the DNR to keep it ap­ prised of whatever action is taken. Copies of the board's resolution also will be sent to several state legislators including Reps. Robert Bender. Donald Gilmer, Paul Hillegonds and Senator Jack Welborn. A state funded water system has been authorized to provide potable water for Lake Doster residents, resolving "the immediate and eminent health hazard of contaminated water, but will not rectify the source of this contamination," the board’s resolution said. In (he past. KAVCO Landfill has not been ranked high enough on the Michigan En­ vironmental Response Act priority list to be considered for state funding. Commissioner Paul Kiel told the board he would like a similar resolution prepared for future approval concerning the need to resolve problems caused by the closed Misak Landfill in Yankee Springs Township. PUBLIC OPINION: Are you in shape? Guilty plea accepted in township break-in case A Buttle Creek man pleaded guilty June 27 in Barry County Circuit Court to illegally entering a Johnstown Township home la* December. Jimmie G. Reagle, 113 Mill Lake Drpleaded guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for the dropping of burglary charges again* him. Reagle will be sentenced July 18. Stepher. S. Barker, one of four men recently arrested for stealing boat motors, pleaded guilty to attempted larceny over $100. More serious larceny charges were dropped in exchange for his plea. He will be sentenced July 25. A Grand Rapids man entered a not guilty plea to charges that he sexually assaulted a seven-year-old girl. A July 11 pre-trial was set for Gary LStephens, 34. of 5507 Mick SE. Carol Alexander. 38. of 130 S. Grove St.. Delton, was sentenced to five years of proba­ tion and 60 days in jail for her conviction of attempted welfare fraud. She is to sene her jail time on alternate Tuesdays and Wednesdays. She was also ordered to pay S8.555 in restitution. Kenneth and Terri TenHopen of 5350 Grange Rd.. Middleville, were each sentenc­ ed to five years probation for attempted welfare fraud. Each must spend 45 alternate weekends in the Barry County Jail. And the couple were ordered to pay S5.450 in restitution. Phillip D. Camp. 21, of 2182 Audley. VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — .RnP’ds. was placed on five years of i-<7a,'0n a°d ordered to spend three months the Barry County Jail as part of his sentenc- — EDITORIAL:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *or attempting to burglarize the Shamrock T»vcm in Freeport. Camp was ordered to pay $1,622 in dilution. t A $?Ptcnibcr 2 trial dale was set for Glenn Ellis. 50. formerly of 10036 Upson Dr.. Probate appointment should be more than political When Gov. James J. Blanchard makes his appointment to fill the seat of retiring Probate Judge Richatd N. Loughrin, we hope he looks beyond politics and fills the post on qualifications. The two candidates who have applied for the position are Richard H. Shaw of Hastings and Carol J. Dwyer of Nashville. Shaw is a partner in the law firm of Siegel, Hudson, Gee, Shaw and Fisher, while Dwyer is a legislative analyst on the staff of House Speaker Gary M. Owen. Politically, Dwyer has the upper-hand. She is a declared member of the governor’s Democratic Party and is on the staff of the influential House speaker. Shaw, on the other hand, has declared himself an independent. His political work has been done locally as a former member of the Hastings Board of Education, current Hastings city attorney, and former assistant prosecutor — none of which particularly build up your influence in Lansing. Shaw, however, has become a long-time resident of the community and understands the people and families of Barry County. He is a licensed foster parent; is the county's public administrator, handling unclaimed estates; handles juvenile court-appointed cases; and has worked in both divorce and child-custody cases. All of these give him important background for a probate judge’s post. Dwyer has served commendably for a person who is clearly on a rising career path. She was a member of the Ann Arbor City Council for two terms; worked on the staff of then-Vice President Walter Mondale; and in private practice developed expertise in medical malpractice, product liability, governmental liability, and liquor liability. Her move to Barry County last year could prove to be a benefit to us. Gov. Blanchard is up for re-election and is hoping to receive strong sup­ port in Republican areas like Barry County, as well as in the traditional Democratic areas. The governor could help his cause by eliminating politics from the appointment and choosing the most qualified candidate. Shaw’s background and his understanding of the local community will serve both the governor and the county well. Ellis is accused of assault with intent to c°mmit murder, and is also being charged as an habitual offender. . Ellis was recently sentenced to 10-15 years ,n prison for the December 4 assault of his now ex-wife. Deborah L. Lulher. 23. of 7410 whitneyville Rd.. Alto, was sentenced to one year in jail for violating her probation on a joyriding conviction. She was given credit for 140 days already spent in confinement. The court also granted a new probation violation hearing for Myer J. Franklin. 45. of Kalamazoo, who was serving a prison sentence for violating probation on a malicious destruction of police property charge. Franklin's defense attorney maintained he was intoxicated when he previously pleaded guilty to five separate probation violations. At a hearing Monday. Franklin was again >ound guilty of violating probation. He will be sentenced July 25. Woodland man found innocent of rape A 22-ycar-old Woodland man accused of raping a 30-year-old woman in a downtown Woodland park was found innocent of Hospital 18 hours after the alleged rape occur­ red. no physical signs of the rape could be detected, according to testimony by emergen­ criminal sexual conduct charges Tuesday. cy room physician Gregory Collins. A jury found Allan D. Hammett of 157 W. The lack of physical evidence was used by defense attorney James Fisher to bolster his Franklin Street not guilty of third degree criminal sexual conduct after a 1 % -day jury contention that the victim had fabricated the alleged rape. trial in Barry County Circuit Court. The verdict came after several witnesses Fisher also told jurors that the victim had testified that Hammett had been with them at contradicted herself several times about details of the alleged incident. The contradic­ the time the alleged rape occurred. The incident purportedly happened October tions made her testimony questionable, he 16 between 10:30 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. in maintained. Woodland’s Herald E. Classic Memorial “What happens when a person makes up a Park. story is that they don’t think through all the lit­ tle things,” he told them. According to Trooper Robert Norris of the Michigan State Police Hastings Team, the Assistant prosecuting attorney Marilyn Meyer countered Fisher's contentions during victim testified that she was walking her dog in the park when Hammen approached her, closing arguments, saying "the victim does told her he was going to perform a sexual act not have a motive to be lying.” with her, and dragged her to the park’s . . Meyer said that since the victim was a ]/. “full-grown woman", it was "logical that a baseball dugout. Hammett then exposed himself, shee '“rape could occur without physical trauma." testified; and asked her to perform oral sex■ fl r r Meyer ___ j_. argued _.e___ _____________________________ y that the elements necessary with him. When she refused, she said, the! k* tn l0 rnnvu-l convict Uammi'll Hammett were nrre^nf present — — that that thr the defendant "slapped her up." defendant had engaged in sexual penetration "In order to avoid further beating, she com- » ancj usccj forcc to do it. plied," Norris said, "and after that he forced Hammett was alleged to have been drinking intercourse on her." at the Towne House bar in Woodland prior to Hammett did not conclude the sexual act, the incident. the victim testified. After intercourse was The victim had also been at the bar earlier discontinued, Hammett apologized, the victim in the evening and had left the bar and gone said, and told her he was having problems home prior to the alleged rape. with another girl. Testimony by others patronizing the bar the The victim went home, she told the court, evening of the alleged incident was illicited by and told her live-in boyfriend what had both the prosecution and defense. happened. Also testifying was the live-in boyfriend of She then called the Barry County Sheriffs the victim, whose testimony, Meyer argued, Department, she testified, but the county had corroborated the victim’s story. According to the victim, she had known the no cars available to send on the complaint. The woman then waited until the next day to defendent for four years prior to the alleged offense. call the state police, she said. When she was examined at Pennock Sheriff gets OK to recover medical expenses from inmates By Elaine Gilbert Taking advantage of recent state legislation, the Barry County Board of Commissioners agreed to allow the county jail administrator to seek reimbursement for medical expenses it i.icurrs on behalf of prisoners. The board, at its Tuesday meeting, gave County Sheriff pavid Wood permission to make every attempt to recover "past and future" health care costs from inmates who have medical expenses while lodged in the jail. Wood said a stale law permitting such reim­ bursements went into effect January 1 and the board's action would be retroactive to that date. Since the law has been on the books, the county jail has been seeking medical reim­ bursements, but he said the board’s endorse­ ment was needed to officially provide for recovering such costs. After the meeting. Wood said the sheriff s budget includes approximately $20,000 this year for medical expenses for inmates, about the same as last year's budget. He noted that one inmate can deplete those funds, citing medical bills of $18,000 that the county incurred for just one inmate last year who attempted to hang himself while in jail. When the budgeted funds are depleted. Wood said he has to come back to the county board for more money. Su.tr law now provides for the jail ad­ ministrator to seek medical reimbursement first from the prisoner, and secondly from either an insurance company or health care Lake Odessa man charged with arson of rented home Aaron Carpenter Miriam Bailey Lois Hopkins Tom Freddy Debbie Braendle Here*s the Question: Pubic Opinion: Considering all the atten­ tion given to exercise and being "in shape," we wondered in what degree of physical condition the general public believes itself to be. Our question this week, then, is how physically fit Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Public perceive other Americans to be. Aaron Carpenter, Greenville: Probably in die better shape. Nobody wants to young...and they don’t want to be fat. Tom Freridge, Hastings:I'm not, but the general physical fitness (level) has become respectable. It used to be that you were thought of as kind of crazy if you exercised a lot. It’s a good thing for the community. Caroline Keast Lois Hopkins, Hastlngs:ln my experience with my friends, yes, people are in better shape. There is more of an awareness of health and being in good shape. It’s the in­ thing. Miriam Bailey, Galesburg:You sec a lot more joggers. Tha’’s ali 1 can say. Debbie Braendle, Hastings:It's hard to say because all individuals are different and it depends on the individual overall. Today with fast-food and a faster-paced life it's difficult (to be in shape)...It all depends on what the individual wants. Caroline Keast, Galesburg:Well, people are exercising more, but I don’t think the ma­ jority exercise more. The people who exercise arc a small minority. A 28-year-old Lake Odessa man has been bound over to circuit court on charges of deliberately burning his rented Brown Road home. Steven D. Smith of 3553 E. Brown Road is charged with two counts of arson involving a March 17 fire that destroyed his rented home and most of its contents. Charges allege that Smith set fire to his house in order to collect insurance money on its contents. The contents were insured though Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Smith faces circuit court arraignment Friday. Also to be arraigned Friday is William PGarrett, 21, of 3111 W. State Rd., Hastings, on two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct. Garren is alleged to have engaged in sexual penetration with an 11-year-old girl on two different occasions during the past five months. Fatal accident Continued from pogo 1 McMullen is survived by two brothers and four sisters, her father J. Howard McEwen, her new stepmother, the former Ethel Farris, three step-children and nieces and nephews. While the stepchildren did not live with McMullen, Lowman said, the children had developed a close relationship with their step­ mother and were shocked at her death. "Pat was a good kid - level-headed." Lowman said. She said McMullen, a 1974 Hopkins High School graduate employed by L. Perrigo Co. in Allegan as an expediter, had recently enrolled at Kalamazoo Community College in hopes of getting into “middle­ management marketing.” Funeral services were held Tuesday at Gor­ don Funeral Residence in Hopkins. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery near Hopkins. Nolan C. Goodner, 25, of 401 E. Francis St., Nashville, will be arraigned in circuit court Friday on charges of resisting and obstructing a police officer and disturbing the peace. Roger S. Ellis. 22, of 9875 Bird Rd., Dowl­ ing. is expected to plead guilty to attempted malicious destruction of property over $100 in circuit court after he was bound over follow­ ing a preliminary exam Monday. Ellis had to be re-charged with the offense and a second preliminary exam held after a witness testifying to the value of the property allegedly destroyed failed to show up for the first preliminary exam. A Hastings man awaits preliminary exam in Barry County District Court on charges of carrying a concealed weapon. Jeffery W. Vogel. 26. of 429 W. Mill St., Hastings, is charged with carrying a knife, a charge carrying a possible five-year prison sentence if Vogel is convicted. And Robert A. Axell, 17, of 124 S. Main St.. Nashville, is charged with resisting and obstructing a police officer. He also awaits preliminary exam. / ~~ The Hastings source, if the prisoner is covered by such a policy or program, or from other assets, ac­ cording to research by the county prosecutor's office. Wood said most county inmates do not have health care insurance. He told the board that the new state law also says a prisoner who does not cooperate to reimburse the county for medical expenses, shall not receive a reduced jail term for good behavior. Wood said he didn't have the figures im­ mediately available for the amount of medical reimbursements collected to date, but said “it’s not a lot yet. Livingston County has been pursuing more reimbursements than any other county he knows about, but Wood said that county doesn’t generate enough revenue from it to pay for a full-time person to work on collections. According to the prosecutor's office, in a memo prepared by legal intern Michael Speck, "The language of the statute seems to leave the questions of law to collect and deter­ minations of who to collect from up to the county and/or jail administrator’s discretion.” It is also now legally possible to charge in­ mates for the county’s cost per day to lodge them in jail, and "I think this should be done," Wood told the board. "That is something we need to work on.” He said the daily cost will have to be deter­ mined before that policy could be implemented. Potterville men Injured while waterskiing An East Lansing man lost his balance while water skiing on Thomapple Lake Saturday and was struck by the tow rope handle, suffer­ ing a minor injury to his right foot, Barry County Sheriff's deputies report. Laurence J. Geiger. 27. of 619 Oak St., was being towed on skiis by Potterville resi­ dent David Frantzman at 7:30 p.m. when the Chamber to sponsor legislative coffee The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a legislative coffee on Monday. July 14, 1986 at McDonald’s Restaurant. The coffee is set for 8 a.m. Senator Jack Welborn of the 13th District is unable to attend, but Rep. Bob Bender of the 88th District will be there to answer ques­ tions. There will be an open discussion. The public is welcome to attend, and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce en­ courages county wide participation. Banner] Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 28 - Thursday, July 10,1986 Subscription Rates: S11.00 per year In Barry County: S13 00 per year In adjoining counties; and S14.50 per year elsewhere. accident occurred, deputies said. Geiger had just gotten up on the skiis when he lost balance 150 yards from shore, deputies said. As he dropped the ski rope, the handle struck him on his right foot. Geiger was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released. • BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS* IT’S A GIRL Joseph and Rebecca Altoft, Hastings, June 28. 3:40 a.m.. 7 lbs. Ronald and Sharon Farr. Clarksville. June 30. 7:40 p.m. 5 lbs. 9 oz. Steve and Bethany Robinson, Hastings. Ju­ ly 4. 5:33 p.m., 11 lbs. Michael and Debra Quisenberry, Mid­ dleville. July 6. 8:34 p.m., 8 lbs. 8 oz. IT’S A BOY Leslie Homing, Hastings. June 24. 4:25 p.m., 6 lbs. 1016 oz. Jackie and Richard Maiville, Woodland, June 30, 10:14 p.m., 8 lbs., 13'6 oz. 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Mon.-Wed., 10-11 a.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 6-7 p.m. CLASSES START MAY 15. Ann Landers Post-Partum Exercise Designed to provide cardiovascular and strength exercises for recently delivered moms, focusing on get­ ting the areas of the body back in shape that have been stressed by pregnancy. Tuesday-Thursday, 10-11 a.m. CLASSES MAY BE JOINED AT ANY TIME. For Information and registration, call... Pennock’s Health and Fitness Center • 945-4333 Monday thru Friday 1009 w«i Green Srreet Itannos. Michigan <9058 1790 Dear Ann Landers: Life to me is a joy, but until I got relief from a new antidepressant drug three years ago. it was just plain hell. I suffered from severe depression off and on for a number of years, saw seven psychiatrists, was hospitalized three times and took a number of prescribed anti-depressant drugs, with no lasting relief. Although I was very much loved by my family and friends. I considered suicide many times. Being severely depressed should not be confused with feeling blue or down in the dumps. The agony of depression is acute and searing. The pain is unrelenting. Many depressives can function adequately during the day. They do not reveal their anguish to family or friends. They arc asham­ ed to be so inadequate when everyone around them seems well-adjusted and able to cope. When night comes they go into the depths of despair. When a depressed person commits suicide the family should not feel guilty. It is unlikely that the suicide occurred because that person felt unloved. Chances arc that he or she simp­ ly wanted to put an end to the cxcruiciating pain that had become intolerable. Death is a depressive's ticket out of hell. Please tell your readers who sec themselves in this letter not to give up. There is help if they will seek out the right doctor - JOY AT THE END OF THE ROAD DEAR JOY: Thank you for giving me another opportunity to tell depressed people once again that there IS help for most of them if they will seek it out. A psychologist or a therapist may be able to diagnose depression but only a psychiastrist can prescribe drugs. The patient must be carefully monitored by a psycho­ pharmacologist to make sure the dosages are correct and no undesirable side-effects result. As 1 said, medication docs not work for everyone. But when it DOES work, it is. as you signed yourself. "Joy at the End of the Road." Conformity vs. Individuality Dear Ann Landers: I didn't care for your reply to "Minneapolis Punk." If you are fair you will print this letter. 1 agree with you that a purple Mohawk, a safety pin through the nose and a three-pound cross hanging from one car isn’t going to solve the world's problems. But what’s wrong with looking that way if you want to? 1 am not actually a punker, but I do have my own way of dressing. Il’s sort of late '60s with a little ’80s thrown in. The way I look is an expression of my individuality. I am making a statement. I am saying "1 want to be me." Whether you’re a punker. a biker, or a left­ over hippie trapped in a time warp, it shouldn't matter. Freedom to be yourself is what a democracy is all about. One of the things I don't like about "The Establishment" is the way they conform They all look alike in the 3-piccc suits, wing tip shoes, designer haircuts, carry ing leather briefcases. 1 have never read anj criticism about THEM but I’ve seen a l<x of un favorable stuff about us. ] bet my cousin this letter would never ap­ pear in the paper. Here’s one bet I would like to lose. - METAIRIE. LA. DEAR MET.: Pay up. You lost. And thanks for writing. Ufa begins when life ends Dear Ann Landers: I read (his in USA To­ day. I hope you think it is worth running in your column. -- R.J. in N.J. DEAR R.J.: I do, indeed. Here it is. My son was pronounced brain dead in January 1985. He was a healthy 23-ycur-old The staff at a small hospital in Western Ken­ tucky was most kind. The decision to donate the organs was made by myself and five were a success. I think of them often and wonder how they are doing. Knowing my son. I can smile, for if the recipients have a desire to travel, play the guitar, and go to Western Kentucky it is nothing to worry about. It s just something they inherited. DEAR R.J.: Thank you for providing me with yet another opportunity to urge my readers to write to the Living Bank for their donor cards and instructions. The address: The Living Bank. P.O. Box 6725. Houston. TX 77265. Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. Seeks love and encouragement Dear Ann Landers: The man who invited eight different women to sleep with him (under his parents’ roof) reminded me of the family cat who drops its mice at the feet of its owner. It seems to me the mother and father of this young fellow should try to understand why their son needs to bring his conquests home. Could he perhaps be letting them know that even though he was dumped by his col­ lege sweetheart, he is still considered desirable by others? Instead of telling him to take his women friends elsewhere for romantic interludes, his parents should be building up his shattered self-esteem by telling him they think he is ter­ rific and they are proud of him, no matter what. -- NEW ORLEANS FAN. Legal Notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the condition* of a certain mortgage mode the 18th day of May. 1979. executed by EUGENE R. ZAPCZYNSKI, o single mon. m mortgagor. to THE HASTINGS QTY BANK, a Michigan Banking corporation, doing business ot Hostings. Michigan, as mortga­ gee. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on May 22. 1979. in Liber 241 on Page 292. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid of the date of this notice Forty Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety ,.ind 09/100 ($40,690.09) Dollars ifor principal ond interest, no null or proceeding at law or in • equity having been instituted to (recover the debt, or ony part of ’the debt, secured by said mort­ gage, ond the power of sale In sold mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Friday. July 18. 1986. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City ot Hastings, that being the place lor holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered lor sole and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or ven­ due. lor the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due ond un­ paid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon at eleven (11%) percent per an­ num. together with the legal costs and charges of sale, in­ cluding the attorney fees as provided by low in said mortgage, the lands ond prem.ses in said mortgage mentioned ond de­ scribed as follows, to wit: Lof 37 of Algonquin Estates, according to tho recorded plat thereof as recorded in liber 4 of Plots on page 22. ond Lot 36 of sold Atgonquin Estates. EX­ CEPT, beginning al the South­ west corner of said Lot 36. thenco Easterly 30 feel along the North lino of Joanne Drive, thence Northwesterly parallel to the Southwesterly lino of Lot 36. 243 feet, more or less, to waters edge Algonquin Lake, thenco Westerly to Southwesterly line of said Lol. thenco Southeasterly to place of beginning, being a port of the Southeast '/« of Section 2, Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan. Tho length of the rodemp ion period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A. 3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Dated Juno 19.1986 Richard J. Hudson of Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw t Fisher Attorneys for Hostings City Bonk 607 North Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 (7-17) DEAR NEW O.: Your point is well taken. Perhaps the parents should attempt to bolster the young man's sagging ego. not instead of’ but in addition to instruction him to take his female friends elsewhere for the night. If you recall, they were embarrassed by his shamelessness, and it is their house. One is a lovely number Dear Ann Landers: I felt a strong kinship to the woman who wrote to say how uncom­ fortable she fell when the hostess in the restaurant asked. "Just one of you?" I, loo, am "just one of me" and there arc millions of others who arc also alone. But what are widows and divorcees supposed to do? Hide? I hate to cook for jusi myself. Be­ ing out among others helps overcome the loneliness. 1 feel as if I am part of the living world when I am people-watching. I love to see folks chat, laugh and enjoy themselves. Please stand up for us. Ann. We are lonely a lot. - ANOTHER SINGLETON IN VANCOUVER. DEAR VAN: I did. but I’ll do it again. Look! I’m standing! I'm standing! /////// Ann Landers' booklet. "Sex and the Teenager.'' explains every aspect of sexual behavior - wftere to draw the line, how to say no. the various methods of contraception, the dangers of VD, the symptoms and where to get help. For a copy, send $2 and a long, self­ addressed. stamped envelop* (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11995. Chicago. III. 60611. mm Drugs? How much is too much? Is pot OK? Is cocaine too much ? If you re on dope or considering it. get Ann' Landers' all-new booklet. "The Low down on Dope.'' For each booklet Ordered, send $2 plus a long, self­ addresssed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11995. Chicago, Illinois 6061I. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE Field trip to John Ball Park Zoo planned on July 18 On Friday, July 18, a field trip is planned to John Ball Park Zoo. There is a S2 charge and. in the interest of safety, this trip is limited to the first 150 children who return signed per­ mission slips. These permission slips will be available at the YMCA playgrounds on Mon­ day. July 14. The movie available at the playgrounds for the week of July 14-18 will be Herbie Goes To Monte Carlo. If you have any questions please call Sun Kirkendall at 948-9225. The Strickland Agency Inc. 301 South Michigan, Hastings Comer of Michigan and Confer Phons 945-3215 There is more than one farm insurance company! Call us! v HowASmaH Community CarneldSeeThelJ �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, July 10.1986 - Page 5 eivi Lake Odessa News Cole-Jones united in marriage June 6 « Mr. and Mrs. Wayne C. Cole arc pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Jan to Mr. Brad K. Jones, son of Mrs. Lucille Pari­ sian and the late Glen Jones. The wedding ceremony was solemnized at 1:30 p.m., June 6th in Lansing. The RevMary Cleary officiated at the ceremony. MrsPatty Means of Lansing and Mrs. Michael Clark of Holt were the couple's aitcndents. A reception was held in the couples honor at Lake Lansing Park North. Jan attended Hastings schools and is employed by American International Adjust­ ment Company of Lansing. Brad attended Haslett schools and is employed by General -><-i Ogdens to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary A golden wedding anniversary will be celebrated by Maurice and Anna Mae Ogden, July 1. 1986. The couple will be honored with an open house given by their children on July 19. 1986 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ogden, 827 S. Washington St. Hustings, Michigan. The presence and friendship of loved ones arc the only gifts desired, no other, please. Freeman-McMillen announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. William C. Freeman of Charlotte arc pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Shirley Ann. to Timothy D. McMillen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kip McMillen of Lake Odessa. Michigan. Shirley and Tim arc cqrrcntly studying Elementary Education at Michigan State University and plan to graduate March of 1987. Shirley is a 1982 graduate of Charlotte High School and Tim a 1979 graduate of Lakewood. A spring 1987 wedding is being planned. Foremans to observe 50th wedding anniversary There will be an open house at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings on July 19. from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in honor of Muryl and Bea Foreman's 50th wedding anniversary. The couple were married on July 17. 1936 by W. Maylan Jones, in the apartment where they began their life together. Their daughter, Pat Fox, and her children. Michael "Tony" Armour, Laura Armour and Chris Fox are hosting the event. There arc also five great-grandchildren. They ask that there be no gifts, "your presence would be gift enough." Myers-Vroonland announce engagement Mrs. Horace (Treva) Myers of Clarksville is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter Jennie to Terry Vroonland Jr., son of;,Mr. and Mrs. Terry Vroonland Sr. of Grand Rapids. Both Jennie and Terry work at the Marriott Hotel in Grand Rapids. A September 20, wedding is being planned. Motors of Lansing. The couple resides in Lansing. CORRECTION: A correction must be made in regards to a letter to the editor in the Thursday. July 3rd issued. Don Johnson was mistakenly mis­ quoted as saying a "former friend's stomach” when he actually wrote “a farmer friend's stomach". Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER OF PUBLICATION File No. 85-63)-DM GAUM. WARREN. Plaintiff. ALBERT C. WARREN. SR. Dofandant. HON. HUDSON E. DEMING Michoal J. McPhillips (P33715) Attomay for Plaintiff DIMMERS BMC PHILLIPS 220 S. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616-945-9596 At a session of said Court bald In tho City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the9th day of June. 1986. PRESENT: HONORABLE HUD­ SON E. DEMING. Circuit Judge On the 6th day of November. 1985. on action was filed by GAIL M. WARREN. Plaintiff, against ALBERT C. WARREN. SR.. Defendant, in this Court to obtain a decree of divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. ALBERT C. WAR­ REN. SR., shall answer or toko milled by low on or before the 2nd of September. 1986. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief demanded in the com­ plaint filed In this court. HUDSON E. DEMING. Circuit Judge Michael J. McPhillips (P33715) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 220 South Broadway Hosting*. Ml 49058 (7-10) Fla ■ W*10 now res*dcs in Hollywood, and f510 l^c hometown visiting relatives nends as well as being on a business trip. • and Mrs. Leonard Eno of Miami. di« .^rV,SIl,ng her mother. Mrs. Ethel Hadfamily, and her father. Howard Had­ ' “ a convalescent home in the Cascade . Was in Pennock Hospital. Barry ty. Medical Care Facility and Provincial u Has,ings hefoe his transfer. His conncc H Sh°*s ver^ *’w*e improvement since his hn25Cnt whcn hc was hil by a car near his nomc nearly six months ago. PntV’ ai,d Mre* R°8cr Young and family of u ' oniand have moved to Lake Odessa to a I** Purchased from Mrs. Lyle Staffer, ated across the road from the Lakeside cemetery. ^ta’,cr Clarksville, Brandon ■vCi ^ans’n8- Lori Endres. Heidi Gene, * rudy Shade. Sherrie Wacha and Jay of SuncCVWere Wednesday visitors of Mildred and were at the fair as Jay had entered ^me of his work at school on display. Branoon and Pearl Shade have their mobile home m Lake Odessa while attending the fair and V’Ming relatives and friends. Linda Irvin and ^ly and Clayton Haynes of Hickory Comers were Saturday visitor of his sister Mildred □hade. Lake Odessa saw quite a sight when a group of bicyclists came into town an camped ovenight at the high school making it look like tent city. The group of 600-800 were enroute D FIRST°f AMRICA Wk're Community Banks First Cont/nu«donpag<7 How TO SAVE 14 ON YOUR NEW MORTGAGE. INTRODUCING THE BIWEEKLY MORTGAGE. It's true That's how much you can save on a typical $50,000 Great Lakes fixed-rate, 30-year mortgage. Here's how it works: ^itAtlheEndOflhelimneL Instead of making monthly mortgage payments in the traditional way, you'll make half-payments every other week. At the end of the year, you'll have repaid the equivalent of 13 traditional mortgage payments. Over the life of your loan, the more frequent, smaller payments and the one extra payment can cut your interest expense by 25%. And you'll find your 30-year loan repaid in full after just 20 years. Ask your Realtor or Great Lakes Federal mortgage lender about the new Biweekly Mortgage Great Lakes Federal Savings can help you get the home you want for less. Interest Rate APR Payment Amount Repayment Period Total Repaid Monthly Mortgage 11 00% 1143% $476 17 30 years $171,421 Biweekly Mortgage 11.00% 11.37% $238.09 20 years $123,806 Monthly Mortgage 11.00% 11 41% $714.25 30 years $257,130 Biweekly Mortgage 11.00% 11.35% $357.13 20 years $185,709 Monthly Mortgage 11 00% 11 40% $952.33 30 years $342,638 Biweekly Mortgage 11.00% 11.34% $476.17 20 years $247,608 Amount Borrowed Savings $47,614 $71,422 | $75,000 | i § $100,000 A few years back, the roof practically cayed in on the people of this small community. e mine had been shut down. Putting half the town out of work. And taking away a livelihood that had been a way of life here for decades. Considering that miners all across America were struggling with all the same kind of problems, there did not seem to be even the slightest ray of hope left to the town. Problem was, just like the miners could not afford to go much longer without work, the company could not afford to reopen the mine. Much less run it profitably enough to keep it up ana running, as it had before. But when the state of Michigan got the miners and the mining com­ pany together, people saw things in an entirely different light So when they figured out a way to reopen the mine, we pitched in to help figure out a way to finance it Today, the mine is open again. The miners have gone back and reclaimed their jobs. And even though there’s still some hard work ahead for everyone con­ cerned, the entire town is to see a much brighter futt . At First of America Bank, we take special pride in what this one small ■ community achieved just by digging deep __jp inside themselves for tor answers. Not just because we’re bankers. But because, more importantly, we’re part of the community, too. to Olivet, Jonesville. Dundee, and Monroe. The group known as the (PALM) Peddle across Lower Michigan and this was their fifth tour. Joni Fairbrother and children Jason and Betsy returned to their home at Chandler Ariz. after a week-long visit with relatives and friends in Michigan. She visited her sister Jackie the L.C. Scramlms in Holly and brother Jim Shade, her sister Bonnie Ander­ son and family of Alto, and others. Wednesday Joni and children. Bonnie and daughters Heidi and Stephanie. Marcy Wingeir, Jennifer Jansma and Mandy McWhinney were at Lake Odessa to atttend the fair and visited Aunt Ruther Peterman. They also visited an unde and wife Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Sawdy who are staying at the home of a granddaughter and family, the James Dickinsons, rural Lake Odessa enroute back to Aho. Rev. Herbert Kinsey of Lowell was a Friday caller enroute to the fair. Dan and Ann Barbour of Lake Odessa an­ nounce the birth of their daughter Kristi Marie, who weighed eight pounds, three ounces and was bom at Butterworth Hospital at Grand Rapids June 10. Grandparents are Wallace and Shirley Bar­ bour and Jack and Joy Wickham, great grand­ parents are Dale and Winnie Shelterly, Rex and Thelma Wickham all of Lake Odessa, and Pearl Vance and Lula Barbour of Mathererton. Ronald and Losia Marks of Lake Odessa announce the wedding ot their daughters Tracy Lee to Terry Pepper, son of Joyce McKay of Grand Haven and Terry Pepper of Clarksville. The couple arc both graduates of Lakewood High School and arc residing in Bainbridge, Ga. and were married July 3 in the gazebo on the town square in Bainbridge. Mr. and Ms. Harold Reese were in Portland Sunday and were dinner guests of Nancy Tyner who is moving to Newport Richie. Fla. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Shade were in Hastings Sunday and visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Weaver and an aunt and un­ cle. Mr. and Mrs. Don Wellfare. Sunday dinner guests at the Richard Peacock home were Mr. Scott Rubin and daughter Katie of Wyoming, and Mrs. Gerald Rubin of Manasquan, New Jersey. Afternoon callers were Rcinc Peacock. Lois and Sheri Peacock. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock and Lori and Mary of Westphalia to see the new baby. Katie. Rcine and the Harry Peacocks were supper guests of the Tom Peacocks. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Keeler Jr. have returned home from Columbus. Ga. where he was at the Hughston Sports Medicine Clinic for a check up on his injured knee. He suf­ fered in a fall many months ago from which he has never fully recovered. He will return last of December for another check-up. Karolyn Staffer’s name was omitted from Colleen Hommels guest list at the going away luncheon as it was not intentional as Karolyn’s the mother of the honored guest. Sunday callers of Reine Peacock were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock, Lori and Mary of Westphalia. Mrs. Betty Carey of Portland and Tom and Lois Peacock, local. $95,230 NOTE: These examples are based on a 20% down payment Dillerent loan amounts and interest rates will Still result in significant. though dillerent. savings The Biweekly Mortgage is ottered in conjunction with a Great Lakes Federal Automatic Payment checking account 5=S C?EdT L4CE5 -SSSr FEDEBdL 5GNING5 Your Partner in Life. 401 W. State St. Hastings*. 945-3468 9010 East D Ave . Richland, 629-9753 �Page 6— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 10,1986 Charles H. Gress Gladys L. Doster Elmer J. Matthews MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Elmer J Matthews. 83. of Middleville, formerly of Lake Odessa, died Friday. July 4. 1986 at Sandy Creek Nursing Home in Wayland. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Tuesday. July 8 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. Bill Stevens will officiate with burial in Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Radio Bible Class in Grand Rapids or Whitncyville Bible Church Building Fund. Mr. Matthews was bom July 15. 1902 in Jennings. Ml the son of Edward and Dora (Kent) Matthews. He attended Brown rural school and Freeport High School. He was married to Claudine Guy on March 15. 1930. That marriage ended in divorce. He married Priscilla Simmons on June 9, 1962. He farm­ ed in his early life and was a carpenter for several years. The last 20 years he was employed with Keeler Brass Co. in Lake Odessa. Mr. Matthews is survived by his wife. Priscilla; three sons, James (Robert) Mat­ thews and Donald Lee Matthews both of Woodland; Roger Matthews of Palmetto. FL; one daughter. Mrs. Sandra Williams of Woodland; four step children. Mrs. James (Priscilla) Uhen of Wyoming and Mrs. James (Elizabeth) Higgs of Portage. Allen Simmons of Alaska and John Simmons, CA; two brothers LeRoy Matthews of Howard City and Alvin Matthews of Greenville; one sister. Mrs. Rex (Clarabelle) Sherman of Holt: two half sisters. Mrs. Gene (Viola) Bowkamp and Mrs. Wilford (Bertina) Speed both of Howard City; nine grandchildren; five step grand­ children and eight great-grandchildren; DELTON - Mrs Gladys L. Doster. 7280 W. Osborne Rd.. Delton, formerly of 12730 Enzian Road passed away suddenly early Thursday morning. July 3. 1986. at the home of Bertha Phil mon with whom she had resided since 1981. She was bom October 25. 1898. in London. OH the daughter of John and Ida (Harvey) Recob. She graduated from Ohio State University in 1921 and taught home economics and math for several years. She has resided in Prairieville Township for the past 52 years and she and her husband Harold fanned on Enzian Road from 1934 until his death in June. 1980. Site was married to Harold on July 23. 1922. She had spent her winters in Florida since 1977. She was a member of the Organic Soil Builders, the Delton Golden Agers, the Lent Sunshine Club, and she has attended Faith United Methodist Church of Delton. Surviving arc two daughters Mrs. Leonard (Pauline) Salter of Uniondale, NY and Mrs. Wilbert (Margaret) Matthes of Ida. MI; two sons Donald Doster of Dowling and Herb Doster of Plainwell; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services were held Monday. July 7 at 3 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Rev. Elmer Faust officiated. Interment was in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contribu­ tions may be made to the Salvation Army or the Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund. Home. Lawrence E. Hom Mr. Lawrence E. Horn. 72. 205 E. Francis St.. Nashville, died Wednesday morning, July 9. ’986 at Leila Hospital in Baltic Creek. Arrangements are pending at the Vogt Chapel Wren Funeral Homes. DENTURES countn «hiures395 urrtu oeHTURE s225 r«HTIU OEHTURE s295 •All levth ind materlils und mael tht high ttindardi set by the Amaricia Oantgl Ass*n. several nieces and nephews. ’Our on prsmitts Ub providti Individual and tfficianl xervica VITIM) SERVICES CHURCH OP JESUS CHRIST LATTERDAY SAINTS. FOO N. Airport Road. Hastings. 948-2104. Russell Solmes. branch president, phone 945-2314. Counselors Kent Gibson (945-4145) and Ed Tboraa* (795-7280). Sacrament Meeting 9Ju aro Sunday School 10J0 aro Primary. Relief Society. Priesthood, and Youg Women at 11-20 a_m. Work Meeting second Thursday 1000-200 and eurclae class every Wednesday 700 pm Hastings Area *Fres denture consultation and eaamination. (616)455-0810 •L.D. Himebaugh DOS • C D. White DOS •0. Mancowlcz DOS 2330 UthSL.S.E.. Grand Rapids GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945 9*14 Sunday. July 13 8:00 Early Ser vkc. 9 15 Church School (all ages| 10 30 Worship. Church Council. Thursday. July 10 ■ 6.30. Softball. Tuesday. July 15 ■ 6:30 Softball. 7.00 Elders. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hatting*. Mich. Allan J. Weenink. In­ terim Minister. Edeen Higbee. Du Chris­ tian Ed Sunday. July 13 • 9 30 Worsh.p Services Nursery Provided Broadcast at Itui vokt over WBCH AM and FM 9 30 Church School classes for first grade and below EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Cornet ol Broadway and Center Streets Father Wayne- Smith. Rector Sunday Bucharls' al 10 00 a.m. (Summer schedule) Weekday Eucharists. Wednes day. 7 IS a m.: Thursday. 7 00 p m. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall Rev Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Mooting Sunday School ■ 10 00. Morning Worship Service • 11-00. Evening Service - 7 30, Prayer Meeting Wednesday. Night • 7 30. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Minister Clay Roa* Phone 9*8-4145 residence. 945-2938 church Sunday Services 10 aro.: Bible Study 11 sn. Evening Services 6 pro..; Wedneaday Evening Bible Study 7 pro. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Warn State Road. Pastor J-A. Campbell Phone 943-2285 Sunday School 9 *5 aro.; Worship 11 aro; Evening Service 7 pro: Wednesday Praxse Gathering 7 pro. CLARKSVILLE - Mrs G«et»h Oral Neeb. 75 formerly of Clarksville, died Satur­ day. July 5. 1986 at Provincial House in Hastings Funeral services were held I p.m Wednesday. July 9 ul (he Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. Rev. Randy Hersey officiated with burial in Clarksville Cemetery. Mrs. Neeb was Ixirn February 2. 1911 in Barn County the daughter of Edgar and Adah (Clum) Strong. She was married to Marbel Seeb on March 12. 1934 That marriage end­ ed in divorce. She is survived by her sister-in-law. Mrs. Bea Strong of Spring Arbor and several nieces and nephews. A brother. Dan. preceded her in death. Virginia Mae Coon Mrs. Virginia Mae Coon. 66, of Cooper Township. Parchment, died Monday. July 7 1986 al Borgess Medical Center' in Kalamazoo. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m.. Thursday. July 10 al ParchmentRedmond Funeral Home m Parchment. Rev David Yoh will officiate with burial in Mount Evcr-Resl Memorial Park. Kalamazoo Memonals may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Coon was bom August 10. 1919 in Newark. Ohio, the daughter of John and Ger­ trude (Cole) Gross. She was married to Douglas Coon on December 8, 1945. She was employed as a secretary al Parchment High School retiring in 1981. She was a member of the O.E.S.. Parchment United Methodist Church and their women's circle. Mrs. Coon is survived by her husband Douglas; a son. Terry D. Coon of Cen­ treville; a daughter. Carol Ann Curtiss of Hastings; two grandsons. Kevin and Kyle and two sisters, Dorothy Sligelmyer and Helen Ntgg both of Cooper Township. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings Zon­ ing Board of Appeals will meet on Tuesday, Ju­ ly 29,1986, at 7:30 p.m. In the City Hall, Coun­ cil Chambers. Hastings, Michigan. 945-2468. The meeting Is to consider the application of Donald Spencer, of the Hastings Wrecker Ser­ vice for a variance to erect a 52 ft. by 138 ft. and a 40 ft. by 100 ft. pole building In a D-2 (In­ dustrial Zone) at 520 E. Railroad, legally des­ cribed as: COM ATCTR SEC 17-3N-8W, th N 393.89 FT, TH S 46 DEG 53 MIN 30 SEC E 579.36 FT. TH N 43 DEG 6 MIN 30 SEC E 120 FT M/LTO SW'LY RAN LINE RAILROAD ST, TH N 46 DEG 53 MIN 30 SEC W TO N & S ’A LINE, TH S 166.80 FT TO FOB. Said building does not conform to Section 3.111-C of the Zoning Ordinance. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broad way Rev David D Garrett Phone 9*8 2229 Parsonage MS-3195 Church Where a Chrtatian experience makes you a member. 930 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a m. Worship Service. 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 pro. Wednesday Prayer. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street, HaMinp, Mich. *9058, (616) 9*5-957*. Devid B Nebon Jr r.Mtx SoMby. July 13 S 30 *ro Worthip Service • Room 108. 9:30 a m. Sunday School. 10JO a m FeUcwah.p Ttaw. 10 30* m Radio BmadcaJ WBCH. 1100 a m Worship Service Sanctuary Monday July 14 ■ 700 p m PaMor ReU Uoru Committee Tueaday July 15 6 30 pm U M Men Dinner Pmgrim (-•eaeva uonsl Wednesday. July 16-700pm Ad miaittrative Council GwenethOpal Neeb HASTINGS Mr. Charcis H Gress. xo. o| 516 W. Woodlawn Apt.. C. Hastings died Thursday. July 3. 1986 al Barry County Medical Care Facility. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will he held al a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mr. Gress was born on October 13. 1905 at Whitncyville. MI the son ol Claude H. and Elizabeth (Buursma) Gress. He graduated from Sparta High School in 1923. He was married to Rilla R. Hanna on November 25. 1955. He was a self empoloyed furnace repair and installation man in the Grand Rapids and Sparta area. He moved to Hastings jn November. 1985. He was a veteran 01 WW|| serving in the Army. Mr. Gress is survived by his w ife. Ri||a Of Hastings; two step daughters. Mrs, Clyde (Anna) Austin of Baldwin and Mrs. Thomas (Sharon) Maurer of Hastings; three brothers. Arthur and Raymond both of Sparta and Claude of Colorado; ten step grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements made by Girrabach Funeral Minutes if said meeting will be available for public hipection at the office of the City Clerk, C|ty Hall, Hastings, Michigan. Woodland News On the Fourth of July. Steve Barnum, and Diane. Jenny and Mike enjoyed a Manz fami­ ly re-union at the Hastings home of Lloyd and Ncta Mart:. There were 47 people at the potluck picnic. John Lucas spent the Fourth of July weekend at the Baronial Championship games of the Northwoods Barony of the Society of Creative Anachronisms at Mio. MI. Even that far north, the weather was very hot on Satur­ day. and wearing the heavy armor used in society events was not very comfortable. About 50 people from the Lansing. Ann Ar­ bor and Detroit areas were at the event. John returned on Sunday afternoon and said traffic on the highways was very heavy, and everyone was either driving 35 or 75 which made maintaining a speed of 55 or 60 difficult. Ella and Marvin Kantner had their family at their home on the Fourth of July. They spent the day taking down an old weeping willow tree which had been planted by Mar­ vin's father 30 years ago and had been repaired with cement and chains for many years. They cut the tree and hauled it away. Tamera and Jim Seyster from Grand Rapids, Mike Kantner. Gloria Wilson and Sara, Erik and Kellie Kantner. Earl and Lurcnc Enncss. and Wayne and Bernice Of­ fley all had breakfast and a picnic dinner al the Kantner farm on Davenport Road. The Dour Mackenzie family enjoyed a by Catherine Lucas Stowell. Rick and Mary Jo Bump. Rod and Sue Pepper. Kathy DuBois. and Kevin and Mary Fulton. Kathy's cousin from Mishawaka. Indiana. All had been tnv.led lo a surprise birthday party by her husband. Jim Stowell. Kathy enjoyed receiving gifts and eating grilled hamburgers and hot dogs with a potluck dinner and a birthday cake. She and her guests played volleyball and swam in the family pool. After the birthday party. Kathy s cousin. Mary Fulton and her husband. Kevin, and daughter. Amanda, spent the next week with Jim and Kathy. Mary's sister. Joan Murphy, her husband. Steve, and children. Ryan and Katie, visited Kathy's sister, Nancy Booi. The four couples spent a lot of lime together. They enjoyed a Tromp lamily reu­ nion in Grand Rapids, the Lake Odessa parade and fair and Art in the Park as well as swimm­ ing and picnicking at the Jim Stowell farm. On Saturday evening. Jim and Kathy Stowell held a surprise tenth anniversary party at their home for Jeff and Nancy Booi. The party included a potluck dinner and swimming in the pool. There were 20 people at the party. Noreen Enz, (Mrs. Ronald Enz) took her grandson, George Enz. Jr., to Orlando, Florida, during June, to visit his father, George Enz. Sr. There were there to celebrate Georgie s sixth birthday. While they were in Florida, they saw Disney orld. Sea World 4th of July family reunion at the home of Doug’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Don MacKcnzie. at Algonquin Lake. Yvonne. Greg and Jeff went with their parents. Doug's brothers, and Gator Land. Young George met his great-great Aunt Pauline Enz for the first time. She is the sister of Ford and Carl Enz. Noreen and Georgia Don and Mac. were also there with their families. spent two days with her. George Jr. and his grandmother were gone for a week, and both of them greatly enjoyed George’s first airplane flight and first trip to Florida as well as being with George. Sr., for However, most of Woodland's residents spent the holiday weekend enjoying their homes, yards and the Statue of Liberty rcdedication ceremonies and parade of tall ships on television. At Zion Lutheran Church Sunday. Rev. Nancy Vinciguarra. co-pastor. with her hus­ band. of the Lutheran Mission Church in Alma, gave a sermon which included a lot of information on evangelism and missionary work in North America. Next week the church will have a laymen’s service. When Kathy Stowell came home from Lake Odessa on Sunday afternoon, June 29. she was surprised to find her house and yard full of people. It was her birthday. The guests included Dr. and Mrs. Jack Tromp. Russell and Margaret Stowell. Sue Stowell. Barbara and Darell Slater. Doug and Susie Stowell. Nancy and Jeff Booi, Terry Tromp and Lu Ann Johnson. Jerry and Jan Yonkers, Rodger and Nancy a few days. Stuart Kussmaul is now back home and getting around. He spent some time in Pen­ nock Hospital recently, and when be left there, he went to his daughter's in Kalamazoo for a week before returning to Woodland. New books at the Woodland Township Library include “The Moth", by Catherine Cookson. “The Ambassador's Women", by Catherine Gaskin, “Seasons of the Heart," by Cynthia Freeman, “Legacy" by Susan Kay, "The Eighth Commandment" by Lawrence Sanders, “Stallion Gate" by Mar­ tin Craz Smith, "Lie Down With Lions" by Ken Follett, and "China Card" by John Ehriichman. In the non-fiction category, Lee lacocoa’s autobiography is now available. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk Middleville Area ST. AUGUSTINE. Middleville. Father Walter Spillane. Pastor Phone 792 2M9 Sunday Mam 930 am PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 al Parmake Rd . Middleville Rev. Wayne KteL Pastor . Pbcot 891-1585. Rev. Chutes Dooraboi. Assistant Pastor. Phone 795.3466 First Service 9 aro.: churobST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Schooi 10:15 an ; Second Service 11:15 Jefferson Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Satur­ aro.; Evening Celebration 6 pa. day Maaa 4:30p.m.; Sunday Masses8a.m. and II n.m. confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 pm. 7 DIET .CENTER 7 DIET -CENTER Delton Area HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 PoweU Rd. Russell A. Sarver. Pastor; Phone 945-9224. Worship service 10 30 •TO., evening service 6 pro , classes for all ayes 9*5 am. Sunday school. Tuesday Cottage Prayer Meeting 7.00 pro CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd . • mi. 5. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 6232245 Sunday School at 10 am-: Wor­ ship i| am.; Evening Service at 7 pro.; Youth mart Sunday 6 pro , Wednesday Prayer B<ble 7 pa CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway Rev. James E Leitzmaa Paaror Sunday Services: 945 aro. Sunday School Hour 11OO aro. Morning Worship COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING Service. 6 00 pro. Evening Service. AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST Wednesday: 700 pm. Services for Adults. CHURCHES. 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Father Walter Spillane Paster Phone 792 2889 Saturday Mass S pm Sunday Mass 7 30am and 1130am 99 Pat Fancher from Hastings has lost 16% pounds and 26 inches. What a beautiful program. I loved every minute of It. I love Diet Center and what It has done for me. The counselors are great. They kept me encouraged and motivated all the way. I made a commitment, set goals and I became a win­ ner. I didn't have as much to lose as some people, but I know whether you have 15, 25, 50, 100 pounds or more to lose, Diet Center can help you "I'm so proud of myself. too. I’m proud of myself I did this just for me. The program, being based on sound nutrition and keeping the blood sugar level stable, kept me from cravings and feeling deprived. There are no'drugs and the foods you eat are bought right at the grocery store I have learned good nutri­ tion and to change my eating habi,s’ through lifetime maintenance. You can feel like a new you, too. I highly recommend the Diet Center program. 8 K NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS tU-WtllZ. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescrlrtions" - USS. Jelferton- 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hading. HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hotting*. M-ch.gcn ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Pat Fancher Call and get started today or call for a free, no-obllgatlon consultation - orjuat atop byl - HOURS Mon.-Frl. 7 am-6 pm Sat.8am-Noon 1615 South Bedford Road, M-37WSX'CaPPon oll> Hastings, Ml H Phone 948-4033 OR CALI OUR OTHER OtElCENtt’ IN PLAINWELL ... Phone . .685-6881________ Retiring Woodland Postmaster Earl Engle, left, was presented with a cer­ tificate of appreciation from Harold Stannard of the Woodland Lions Club. Retiring postmaster honored Earl Engle was honored with a retirement dinner at the Woodland Townehouse last Monday evening. The roast beef and chicken dinner was enjoyed by 58 persons. Several others dropped in for the speeches and presen­ tations after the dinner. Earl was postmaster in Woodland for 21 years and retired a few weeks ago without let­ ting anyone know ahead of time that he plann­ ed to do so. Eldon Flessner twisted his arm until he sei a date and promised to come lo the dinner. Eldon acted as Master of Ceremonies at the dinner. He said Earl asked him who would come if they had a dinner and why they would come? So many wished to attend that the party could not be held in either the Conference Room at the Townehouse or the Lion's Den. The main dinning room of the Townehouse had to be cleared of pool tables and other miscellaneous furniture to make room. Jim Wickam, the mail carrier who worked with Ear) for eleven years, spoke and said they never had a serious disagreement. Betty Classic Curtis, manager of Classic's store, told about Earl’s lunches for the 21 years he was in the post office. It seemed that he soon tired of eating commercial grilled cheese sandwiches at the store lunch counter/soda fountain, and she had to make a lot of split pea soup to keep him fed. She was afraid when he had surgery a few years ago that the surgeons would find his whole inside green. Harold Stannard presented Earl with six books, all non-fiction and most about recent history and historical characters such as FDR and Churchill. Harold also presented him with a certificate of appreciation Woodland Lion’s Club. the Mercedeth McMillen gave Earl a scrap book consisting mostly of cartoons about Ronald Reagan. Earl was appointed during the Lyndon Johnson administration. Earl thanked everyone for showing up and for spending their time and money to recognize his sevices to Woodland in the past 21 years. He introduced his wife, Stella Jor­ dan Engle, and his two sons. Jeff and Jerry. Eldon Flessner apologized for not being able to inform more people about the dinner so they could have come, but time was short and word of mouth was the only publicity for the dinner. ' Notice of Annual Meeting OF HASTINGS SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION The Annual Meeting of the Haetlngs Area School System Board of Education will be held July 14,1986 In the Hastings Junior Hloh Vocal Music Room at 7:30 p.m. * ANN I. AINSLEE, Secretary Hastings Area School System Board of Education from Mo™ "«m mr, Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 10,1986— Page 7 From Time to Time... Lake Odessa News, con’t by...Esther Walton Auto brought changes in early 20th Century The automobile amazingly influenced the American way of life. Even before World War I, the effects were widespread. The automobile created a great variety of jobs in factories of many kinds, such as Hastings Manufacturing Company. As cars became less expensive more and more people pur­ chased them, and they gave to a part of the population a greater mobility. City residents could drive into the country, and farmers could more easily go to town. Michigan, although a leader in manufactur­ ing of automobiles, does not bold the honor of originating them. The automobile originated in Europe. The automobile as we know it today, evolv­ ed from the early steam engines. Ranson Olds of Lansing, Michigan, was working on a experimental steam-powered carriage in 1892. His invention carried two passengers and was sold to a company in Lon­ don. Old’s was just one of many inventors who was experimenting with mechanically driven vehicles during the period from 1890’s to 1900. The first successful car built in Detroit ap­ peared on the streets m 1896. The state’s automobile industry emerged from this early stan. By 1903, Michigan had th Olds Motor Vehicle Company organized in 1897, Detroit Automobile Company started by Henry Ford in 1899 and The Cadillac Automobile Com­ pany, 1902 lead by Henry Leland. The first automobile ever seen on the Hastings streets was mentioned in the September 5, 1901 Banner, when Dr. Lowry purchased one and brought it to town. Much fun was made of Dr. Lowry’s machine. The Banner in its July 17, 1902 issue reports: "One day last week residents of West Green Street were astounded at the constant clanking of the gong on Dr. Lowry’s automobile. A rope was hitched to a lumber wagon pulling the auto along. The Dr. took the roasting good naturedly. The machine is being repaired.’* Dr. Lowry’s interest in the automobile gave impetus to his running for mayor of Hastings. He won and one of his projects was the brick paving of the downtown streets in 1907. A portion of the brick street is still visible on N. Church Street. The automobile scared horses and people, causing accidents. A typical accidents was detailed in the July 30, 1903 Banner. "While Carmen Tobis and his son Frank and wife were driving to this city Friday mor­ ning, their house became scared at an automobile near Tamarac comers, a few miles west of the City and ran up a bank, over turning the vehicle. The occupants were shaken up but not injured beyond the breaking of a bar of the buggy, the spilling of two bushels of huckleberries and the smashing of a couple of boxes of eggs, no damage was done.’’ Another common type of accident occured before the driver ever entered the car. Ban­ ner, November 21, 1912. "Postmaster John C. Ketchan hurt himself quite badly Tuesday. While cranking his car. the crank "kicked back" thiowing him against the radiator with such force that his lower lip was badly cut through, and the left side of his face was also badly cut..." One incident related by Hube Cook, about his father M.L. Cook, tells why M.L. Cook walked rather than drove a car: "Back in 1908 my father (M.L. Cook) and Richard Meescr each bought a Model F, two cylinder Buick that had more brass to polish that a battleship. Father not only learned to drive it, but also learned to wash it and polish the brass. One Saturday after noon he gave the car a good wash and wax job and cranked it up to drive it back in the garage. He had been washing it in front of a big maple tree, and when he got in and started, instead of backing up as he intended, it made a leap for the tree and mashed up the radiator. In those days it was difficult to drive a car unless you were proficient on a pipe organ. Anyway father got his foot on one of several pedals, and he said (among other things) that if he didn’t know enough to make the car back up when he wanted to back up, he didn’t have any business driving it on a public highway, and he never drove, washed or polished another car. Traveling in an automobile was difficult over the dirt roads especially with the low power the early machines had. An 1903 issue of the Banner tells about a trip to Gun Lake. “A party of automobilers started for Gun Lake Friday and found the road worse than the rocky road to Dublin. They were compell­ ed to walk up all the hills and had to coax the machine through sandy places. It took them four hours to go and seven to return. While on the return trip, the machine ran down an em­ bankment which threw part of the machinery out of gear and the passengers had to carry water in their hats to supply the motor power. One of them despaired of ever reaching this city so he hired a fanner to bring him home. It is safe to say that it will be some time before the automobile will become the popular means of traveling to Gun Lake.” The very next year on June 30. 1904. the time to travel to Gun Lake in an automobile was shortened. "Mr. Hart of Adams and Hart and Mr. Holmes of Grand Rapids were in the City Tuesday with a Jackson Automobile which was later sold to Emil Tyden. On a trial trip to Gun Lake in the morning the machine went to Hastings Landing and returned in an hour and 55 minutes. In the afternoon, it again made the run to the lake in an hour and forty minutes, including a twenty minutes stop at Middleville." The early leaders of Hastings tried to in­ terest an automobile company to locate here in 1903. The old Engine and Iron works building was empty and thought to be a good place for an automobile plant. Contacts were made with the Berwick Auto Car Company, which made three grades of machines ranging from $500 to $2,500. Ef­ forts to locate the Berwick Auto Car Com­ pany into the plant were unsuccessful. By 1909 according to Herman Frost, there were 50 automobiles in Barry County. Sixteen different makes were reeprcsented and several people owned more than one car. Owners listed by cars are: Buick - B. Matthews, Dr. Lathrop, R. Fuller, A. Tyden, R. Messer, C. Edmonds. Foster, R. Sutton. Birdsell, Todd. Ford - Wm. Thomas, H. Sheldon, H. Crothers, C. Flam, Withcy, J. Dawson, D. Bronson. F. Stebbins, W. Stambaugh, M. Lambic. Maxwell - P. Colgrove, Dr. Lowry, A. Frost. Lyon - Ryan. Overland - H. Orsbome, Scriver, Stricnar. Dr. Mohler. M L. Cook, R.H. Grant. Wiston - E. Tyden, R. Messer, B. Sparks. Reo - Michbarger, Trimm. Brush - Dr. McGuffin, S. Crook. EMF - C. Burton, Stock. Stoddard - Lombard. Patterson - A. Anderson, L. Waters. Hudson - Dr. Lowry. Howard - Pierson. Mitchel - C. Messer, E. Tyden, I. Hender­ shott, D. Goodyear. Chalmers - K. Stem. The first comprehensive act regulating the use of automobiles in Michigan was passed by the legislature in 1905. Each owner had to register his car with the secretary of state. The secretary issued a small metal disk stamped with a number which the owner had to attach to the car. The law of 1905 set the maximum speed at 25 miles an hour on the highways and eight miles per hour in the business districts of towns. By April 1912 the Hastings Banner counted 75 automobiles in town. A month later, an up­ date reported 80 owned in Hastings with 17 on the street at one time. As these autos were get­ ting so numerous, the first traffic ordiance in the city of Hastings was passed on May 23, 1912. In part it read: Always keep to the right. No vehicle or jnojorcar left stundigg within 30 feet of an in­ tersection. Turn comers squarely. Always keep to the right, speed of motor-cars is 15 miles per hour and in business section 10 miles per hour. No turning of vehicle in the middle of the street. As the number of automobiles increased so did the regulations for the driving of automobiles. The State of Michigan in 1917 passed the no-driving when drinking law. The first man to be prosecuted under the law was Wm. Collins of Lenawee County, he paid his fine in August 1917 and within 36 hours, the paper reported, he was arrested again for the same offense. As soon as the automobile became the popular means of transportation there was agitation to better the roads. The Banner on Ocotbcr 21, 1915 carried a front page story about the boosters for the Southern Route of the Wolverine Paved Way. It told of 125 motor-cars conveying at least 500 persons arriving in town. The route was laid out from Grand Ledge to Clarksville and on to Grand Rapids, portions of which are now M-50. The farmers and business interests of Barry County naturally wanted the road to go through this part of the state. School was clos­ ed and local officials gave speeches. The significant event though was hosted by Hastings and was called "The Greatest Pro­ cesston of Motor Cars Ever Assembled in This Part of the State." P.T. Colgrove. of Hastings was president of the Michigan Good Roads Association in the 1920s and 1930s. This association brought much development to the roads. The outgrowth was the establishment of state and county-wide road systems which we use The automobile, in less than 100 years, has cnanged the way we travel. Very few people ,ve today can remember when no automobiles were on the streets and the only means of transportation were feet, trains, norscs and buggies. Reinc Peacock spent four days last week in the upper Peninsula and Mackinac Island as she accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Duane Glasgow of Hastings and Sister Carmel la Conway of Ubley on the trip. Howard and Alice Hile of Morrison Lake. Saranac celebrated their 50th wedding an­ niversary with an openhouse at the Berlin Center Methodist Church located at Peck Lake and Jordan Lake roads. Their children Jim. and Barbara and Gordon Johnson hosted the event. Alice taught in the Ionia rural schools for nine years before coming to Lake Odessa as an elementary teacher, and later as administrator of the Lakewood schools media center. Howard is a retired farmer and Ionia letter carrier. Margaret and Allen Senters who sold their home on Fourth Avenue, the former United Brcthcrn church which they remodeled into a home, is Tom Price who plans to reside there. The Senters are now in their mobile home at the Jordan Lake Trailer Park and they will spend their winters in Florida. Rev. and Mrs. John Harkness of Wheeler are spending a few days at a time in their home on Second Avenue, the late W.L. Brooke h.imc. Lan and Barbara Bower of Phoenix. Ariz. arrived Friday for a visit with relatives and friends and arc house guests of Don and Marilyn Haney. Ralph Haney from Grapevine. Texas is visiting relatives and friends and is al the home of his brother. Max and family. Morgan and Marilyn Inman of Sarasota. Fla. arc here for a month or more and staying at the late Flojd Baxter home. If anyone is in­ terested in the house call the Baxter phone number listed. Russell and Katherine Taylor celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 21. They have lived on the farm which was purchased after their wedding in 1926. They have three children Betty. Donald and Burton and have nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Russell is a 70-year member of the Berlin Center Grange and has served on the State Grange executive commmittee eight years and a member of the National Grange Katherine is a 59-ycar member of the Berlin Center Grange. Bank on Saturday Quickly and Conveniently THESQUU Drive-in Windows I SEMI-ANNUAL SALE 1 40% t. 90% Off Fri., July 11 6-9 pm I Sat., July 12... io-spm CLOSED FRIDAY UNTIL 6 P.M. Wonderful bargains on dresses, jackets, skirts, blouses and pants. By well known names such as: •SI John • Abt Sdradtr • JotnM Char • Tmvw ,»S Sport • iniuiuons x-77 • 4 More /JL ’^affiaai 37ra</e £■ 4 8887 GULL ROAD. 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July 10.1986 Slow-pitch on decline in Hastings; number of statewide teams up (Editor's note: This is the first of a three-part series examining various types of slow-pitch softball leagues in Barry County.) by Steve Vedder Statew ide, the interest in the sport has never been higher with the number of teams having doubled over the last 10 years. In Hastings, however, while mens* slowpitch softball doesn't head the endangered species list, it has nevertheless been on a steady decline since the late 1970s. Bom in the early 1970s with a dozen teams, the Hastings men; ' league peaked in 1978 with 25 teams divided into two divisions. Since that time the league has gradually declined and bottomed out two summers ago with only 17 teams. This year the league has 19 teams split into three divisions — gold, silver and bronze — depending on talent levels. The trend of losing teams appears to be a local problem. According to Walt Balcom, executive secretary of the Michigan Amateur Softball Association, the number of mens teams registering with the MASA has blossomed to 4,500 this year. That figure is up 2,000 teams from a year ago and nearly double the number of registered teams in 1975. Balcom calls the Hastings situation "direct­ ly opposite" to the state's trend of gaining teams. He said the MASA. sponsor of season­ ending state tournaments patterned after the Michigan High School Athletic Associaton (MHSAA) tournaments, is in no danger of folding. “Absolutely not," he says. "Our number of teams continue to rise. More communities the size of Hastings are going to recreational sports like softball. That’s what people want to do." Apparently not in Hastings, where interest may be at an all-time low-, says league presi­ dent Jack Reynolds. "There are not that many kids coming into slow-pitch: there isn't that much interest." says Reynolds, who run the league for a decade. "It's a new generation of kids and they enjoy doing other things.” Reynolds likens slow-pitch softball to bowl­ ing. Both take more time than people are will­ ing to devote. Also, because of scheduling 19 teams around one field three nights per week, there isn't a set night on which teams play. As a result, schedules vary and people simply "aren’t as flexible" as they used to be. says Reynolds. The problem nearly reached the critical stage two summers ago. Reynolds says while the Hastings league hasn’t followed in the footsteps of leagues in Nashville and Olivet which folded, "wc were getting close to that a couple of years ago." Rising costs probably haven't helped in­ crease the number of softball teams. It now costs $400 to sponsor a team for an 18-20 game schedule. Reynolds says the league used to charge $175 sponsor and $15 player fees, but that setup was scratched when teams began losing players late in the year and they couldn’t afford $15 for a new ballplayer to play only a handful of games. Still. Reynolds doesn't see (he sponsor fee as a reason teams shy away from Hastings. “It might be (difficult) as far as asking a sponsor for $400, but I don't think that affects things." he says. "We give out nice trophies, have new balls for each game, and play 20 games. "The problem is there just isn’t that much new blood coming in the league. Plus the kind of town Hastings is, kind of happy-go-lucky, doesn't help." Jim Goulooze, longtime umpire in the Hastings league, agrees with Reynolds in that quality young talent is absent from the league. "All the good teams in the A league arc 30 and over except one." says Goulooze. "We've lost quality people year in and year out. "All softball is now is just some night to help Fill in the summer." Tim Girrbach. a player and umpire in Hastings for 16 years, agrees that there is no young talent being infused into the league "One reason is because kids coming out of high school aren't playing slow-pitch." Girrbach. "Now all you're getting is the older guys who have played for 10 years. “For whatever reason they're not playin„ I don't know. I guess they have something bet. ter to do. There just isn’t any interest. Guy$ [ played with 10 years ago are sick of it." He says another reason is family lives. As ballplayers get older and married, the spon naturally takes a backseat. ' Sports Survey finds locals exercise above average by Steve Vedder and Kathleen Scott The findings of a local survey disagree with those of a recent national health study which claims Americans get less exercise today than five years ago. The informal local survey, conducted with 200 people, asked whether individuals perceived other Americans as being in as good of physical condition and whether the people exercise as much today as five years ago. The local survey found: — Of 100 people. 68 percent said they believ­ ed Americans in general were in better physical condition; 14 percent said they thought people were in worse shape; and 18 percent said the general population was in the same condition. — Of 100 people, 44 percent said they themselves were in better shape; 43 percent admitted they were in worse physical condi­ tion; and 13 percent said they were in the same condition as five years ago. The results disagreed with the findings of a combined study between the National Center for Health Statistics and researchers ut John Hopkins University which stated 14 percent of the people surveyed said they were less physically active than most folks their age. The results of the seven-year national study were announced in 1983 and the 14 percent findings represented a two percent increase Upcoming Sports July 12 — Cancer Society Golf Tourna­ ment: Will be held al the Hastings Country Club and is open to all area golfers. Teams may enter handicap or best-ball tourney. Call pro shop at 945-2756 to set tee times. J-ly 12 - Baseball signup: For the T-K YB baseball leagues for boys and girls aged 7-14 will be held at Spring Park, in Middleville f"om 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 19 — Three-on-three basketball: Held in conjunction with the Wayland Summerfest, deadline for entering the mens or womens tournament is July 16. Entry fee is $30. Call Bill (792-9778), Dave (792-6707) or Robert (672-9270) to enter. July 26 — Best ball tournament: The Nashville Lions Club is sponsoring an 18-hole, no handicap golf tournament at Mulberry Fore. Fee is $10 per person plys green fees. Call 852-0760 for tee times. 15th Annual Gasoline and Steam Engine July 12-13, 1986 fawHSVi 10 am to 5 pm rfs&x Antique Tractor Parade 2:00 PM DAILY from 1977 figures. The statistics center’s report cautioned that while this indicated a decline in physical ac­ tivity. the attention and publicity fitness has been receiving may also be a factor in the report causing people to change their percep­ tion of what is normal. Thus, the public attention focused on exer­ cise ma) cause people to perceive a higher level of activity in the general population and to underrate their own amount of exercise in comparison, the study said. The local study found 49 percent of the women get more exercise now while 41 per­ cent get less. Ten percent said their amount of exercise is the same. For men, 41 percent said they get less exer­ cise while 34 percent claim they exercise more now than five years ago. Nineteen per­ cent say they get the same amount. Specifically, women between the ages of 31-41 and 48-53, exercise more now than they did five year ago while women in their early 20s seem to be less active. The study also found men between 25-44 appear to be less active while males between 48-53 and in their early 20s exercise more. really worked hard then, but not now.’’ “I did before I started my job. Now Pm a ‘I’ve had three bypass surgeries so l have “I had surgery “Before I exerci arthritis so bad I c “Do I look like Summer hooping— want to live forever" There Is more time in the summer for swimming and picnics as is evidenc­ ed by a recent hot basketball game on Broadway Street In Hastings. John Bell lays In a two-polnter as Lee Bowman (left) and Tony Snow look on. dow because of changes in life more deliberate exercise than years ago. f| ASTI N G S MENS SOFTBALL women interviewed. 40 said they thought peo- ’ pie were in better shape while 9 said people were not in as good of condition. Six though! people were in the same shape today as five years ago. Of 45 men interviewed, 28 believed people to be in an improved physical condition; 12 said people were in the same shape; and 5 said Americans were in worse condition. Cancer Society golf tourney on July 12th The American Cancer Society Golf Tournament for Barry County will be played July 12 at the Hastings Coun­ try Club. The tournament is open to all area golfers and tee times can be reserved by call­ ing the country club's pro shop at 945-2756. Teams may enter either a hanciap best-ball event or a scramble. Winners will be able to select from the many prizes including power tools, wrist watches, shirts, golf balls, gift certificates, a camera or radio. iwitaiiv WXXI ’ 11 Gold B&D Tree Bourdo Logging Hast. Merchants McDonalds Hastings Chrysler.... Nashville Merchants. Brown Jug Silver Pennock Hospital Hast. Sanitary Larabee Fiberglass Hast. Wrecker Art Meade Bronze Hex Fab Stevens Trucking. Ike's Ophans Little Ceasars Proline Grand St................. Schedule Thun., July 10 6: 15 Art Meade vs. Proline 7: 15 An Meade vs. Stevens 8: 15 Hast. Merchants vs. Chrysler 9: 15 Brown Jug vs. Bourdos Fri., July 11 6: 15 McDonald’s vs. Nash. Merchants 7: 15 McDonalds vs. B&D Sanitary 7 Pennock 3 Wrecker 10 Art 3 1-11 The publishing industry has for some by Susan Rasmussen Englander, is on audio muscles, trim down, lift sags and improve promising to “firm up soft weight, stay trim, gain health and generally your feel good about yourself physically. conditioning." Without turning a page. And if you want to see how it’s done, Now the advice on how-to has gore audio-visual. It's only Fitting. At the top of The New York Times' been "Fit for Life," by Harvey Diamond Flea Martlet - Shuttle Service - Food - Primitive Camping Available Tucmn coMkcrmokS _ chilmens pedal puu-b*ckihc competition, quick juar-siow net Marilyn Diamond. Now it has been adapted best-seller for months has to audio cassette. In addition, you can hear “Jane Brody's overall shape and physical check the video store. That how-to list is topped by "Jane Fonda’s sequels, Workout" videotape, “...New Workout" with and Piston Ring 9 J&J Auto 3 Bruce's - County Seat - no game, called because of rain, reschedule. Blue Division Standings Andrus Chevy Buick. Little Brown Jug D&H Builders Coleman Ins Big Wheel Results June 30 Coleman 11 Brown Jug 12 Big Wheel 4 D&H 8 Stevens 7 Ceasars 5 cassettes, diet books on how to lose Red Division July 8 Standings Bruce’s Water Cond. Hastings City Bank.. Piston Ring Variety Shop County Seat J&J Auto Results City Bank 3 Variety Shoppe 7 Brown Jug 13 Big Wheel 2 FlexFab 14 Ike's 4 lime been pumping out a steady stream of and Bourdo 10 McDonalds 9 BADS Jug 3 health WOMEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE I MOUL. 8: 15 Fiberglass vs. Larubce 9: 15 Fiberglass vs. Pennock Sun., July 13 Noon-Meade vs. Fiberglass 1 p.m. Wrecker vs. Fiberglass 2 p.m. Wrecker vs. Stevens 3 p.m. Ike's vs. Proline 6 p.m. McDonalds vs. Chrysler 7 p.m. McDonalds vs. Bourdo 8 p.m. Nashville vs. Bourdo 9 p.m. Hast. Merchants vs. B&D Last Week’s Results Larabee 12 Fiberglass 8 Health: Weight, Exercise and Stress Emerge as Major Concerns miscellaneous D&H 8 Andrus 12 Proline 16 Grand St. 8 Home Run Derby Gold Hanford, Chrysler 5 M. Simons, Jug 3 M. Robinson. Hast. Mcrch 3 Stcft, Jug 2 M. Turbroa, B&D 2 D. Robinson, Hast. Mcrch. 2 B. Daniels, Hast. Mcrch. 2 J. Reynolds. Hast. Merch 2 Silver Stone house. Wrecker 5 Results July 7 D&H 14 Brown Jug 1 Coleman 14 D&H 9 Andrus 11 Coleman 7 Big Wheel 8 Andrus 23 its Challenge Workout." (“...New Workout" sol “...Workout" are both in the top 10 among videocassette sales as listed by Weight Loss Program;" "Fit or Fat," from Covert \ “I exercised more then because I had to whole is in bettedphysical condition^outofS?^ • Shingle Mill • Drag Saw • Music MSTOSIC VILLAGE ■ MUSEUM - BEACH • PICNIC AREA • BOATING • rLAYGIOUND ?M5 South Chartlon Part Road. I lasUnci, MtcP.igan 4X66 • |616f»«5 3Z 75 polled on their individual amounts of were all middle-class whites between 20 and 53 yean old. They varied in physique and the amount of exercise they received in their daily activities whether at work or al Ten percent of women and 19 percent of men interviewed get the same amount of exer­ cise at* they did Five yearn ago. • Gas Engines • Stationary & Tractor Engines • Grain Threshing • Saw Mill • Grist Mill • Spark Show with Steam Engines • Steam Engines • Oil Pulls • Baling Adults (16 and over)... *3.00 I Children ... FREE Exhibitors Welcome Friday, July 11 | Free Camping for Exhibitors Girrbach agrees with Balcom :n that the problem of decling teams appears unique lo Hastings. ■ In Grand Rapids and Detroit there are all kinds of leagues." he says. "It's just because of Hastings small area. We don't have the people" Balcom. however, notes many small comtnunitics the size of Hastings whose softball leagues have grown by leaps and bounds. Col­ dwater. for instance, where Balcom lives has 54 mens teams and 26 womens. •The numbers aren't declining a bit." he points out. "They're just shifting localities." Bailey’s trim book; “Peak Performance," by Dr. Charles Garfield; “Dr. (Stuart) Berger’s Immune Power Diet," and Gary Null's six weight loss programs. A series of six "20-Minute Workouts," Historic “Clowning Around” Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. -1 p.m. — Courthouse Lawn — -PARK 50th ANNIVERSARY * Hw Muwutn Exhibit "IRVING CHARLTON: THE MAN A HIS COLLECTIONS • New Exhibit* Barn: "CHARLTON GAS & STEAM BARN" Spomoted by the ... Barry County Ga* and Steam Club UTE WELLNESS 1009 W- Green Street Hastings- Ml 49058-1790 945* 4333 .. Activities: • Binder Park Mobile Zoo • ' Best Buddy" Parade (Certificates Awarded) •Wood Block "Glue-in" • Finger Painting • Lip Sync • MUCH MORE Free fun for everyone! Sponsored by the Hastings Friends of the Library �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 10,1986 — Page 9 Burning the midnight oil I Prairieville Farm Days Weighing the plusses, minuses of working late by Steve Vedder *^c f|na* touches on the last newscast of the day are being readied while Johnny Carson’s monologue is but a half hour away. The ma­ jority of a wom-out populas have already dragged themselves to comfy waterbeds, or are at least moving slowly in that direction. Another brutal day is about ready to be mer­ cifully etched in the record books. Or is it? There is a large segment of the working class whose professional day coincides with the appearance of the 11 o’clock news. Unaffectionately known as the ’’graveyard shift,” these people arc only beginning their post­ prime-time jobs, which continue through the early morning hours. The shift seems far from being choice hours, but the people who labor from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. or sometimes 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., point out there arc plusses and minuses to the role. And, perhaps surprisingly, the people claim there arc more plusses. Whether it be working the late shift as a police officer or registered nurse, cook or cashier at an all-night restaurant or gas sta­ tion, the hours aren’t so bad — in fact, they can even be preferable, say some of the laborers. Sure, the people admit, one’s bodily system gets turned upside down by the hours and social lives can often be as non-existent as Casper the Ghost, but the work has it advantages. Ted DeMott, a night dispatcher at the Barry County Sheriffs Department, says the pro­ verbial graveyard shift doesn’t exist when the job is policing an entire county 24 hours a day. ’’Not always,” says DeMott, taking a break from operating the only lean terminal in the county. "Police business is non-schcduled, whereas you can schedule production-type work. ’ In police work you can get a call and it could take several officers hours to do the job. And then the telephone might not ring until tomorrow. You don’t know what will be needed.” Two officers from the county’s night patrol go as far to claim there is more genuine police work involved in the night shift. Barry County Sheriffs deputies Lonnie McGIothen and Don Glasgow say day work often involves transporting prisoners and jurors from one location to another or being tied up with court testimony — necessary duties, but not ones for which police officers clamor. -’O'ou.’ce more, involved in-the things you were trained for," says McGIothen. "Like accidents and suspicious acts." What the officers refer to as the "criminal element" often sleeps during the day, using the night for their carousing. Thus while the day shift is stuck in court or transporting prisoners, the night shift is called on to handle the problems of an antsy society recently released from their jobs. For instance, Glasgow says he didn’t make a single arrest in two months of working days. He made his first arrest on his third night. "You’d be surprised what goes on 11-7,” he says. "There’s a big difference." “It’s a busy time," adds DeMott. "Things just don't stop at 11 o’clock." The sheriffs department isn’t the only ser­ vice which fails to evaporate once the clock strikes midnight. Anita Pyle, a temporary AUGUST 28 thru SEPTEMBER 1 I FRIDAY NIGHT — Ul "FARM DAYS OPRY" Show night supervisor at Pennock Hospital and a veteran of 13 years of working nights, says her job function differs greatly from the dities of the day shift. "It’s less hectic at night; things are more calm,” she says. "At night everything is more settled." The day shift work of a registered nurse in­ cludes increased paper work in addition to baths and back rubs because the patient is awake. At night the work consists largely of checking and rechecking doctors’ orders. Also, emergency room work during the day means checking the progress of the patient whereas on nights there are accidents and emergencies which must be dealth with right then. "There are no routine problems at night,” notes Mrs. Pyle. "You’re a jack-of-alltrades." Another job where the pace is less hectic is the restaurant business. Penny Fagan, who has worked since December as a waitress at Bob’s Grill, says customers are usually in less of a hurry at night. "I like working nights," she says. "It’s friendly. Once in a while you'll run into a pro­ blem customer, but you just ignore it." Mark Bamaart, a cook at Bob’s Grill who works the midnight shift, says finding any job is tough nowdays and people can't always pick their hours. "At least I’ve got a job," he notes. "It’s hard for people to find work." The people who work nights admit the schedule has to affect one’s social life — whether they’re married or single. They sleep while friends or spouses are active and vice versa. Mrs. Pyle has three sons and a husband which she calls "adjustable.” “It was harder when the kids were younger, but they just accept the fact I am sleeping." she says. "If you work, you v*ork." For Glasgow, who has a 3-year old daughter and a wife who works until 7 p.m., the schedule can be costly. "I don’t mind it," he says. “You just have to make arrangements for a babysitter." The worst part of working nights isn’t the inverted social life, rather it's what happens to one’s system. Working nights 3-5 days per week and then taking the weekend off fails to do wonders for one's body. "Someone said once it takes 120 hours to adjust to shift changes,” says Glasgow. "The night shift is by far the hardest shift to adjust to.” Bamaart points out that one's sleeping pat­ terns are completely juggled. He comes home at 6 a.m. and watches a couple hours ot televi­ sion before retiring. He gets up around 3 p.m. and has six hours before heading into work. He says the schedule is made worse because he's on it only three days a week. “Sometimes you aren’t tired at night and can’t sleep,” admits Bamaart.' If one balances the lack of social life, weird sleeping habits and potentially more hectic responsibilities against the seemingly minimal advantages of working the third shift, the peo­ ple who bum the midnight oil still seem con­ tent with their positions. The people say they eventually adapt to the hours and only rarely have second thoughts about working the more common 9-5 shift. “I've done it so long,” admits Mrs. Pyle. “Still, there are times..." Anita Pyle, temporary night supervisor at Pennock Hospital, says working the ''graveyard shift" has advantages and disadvantages. Barry County Sheriff Department dispatcher Ted DeMott says third shift work in his office differs from the county’s other two shifts. Hastings County Club Results: HASTINGS COUNTRY CLUB Men’s Mon. Night Golf League -BLUE DIVISION— MATCH RESULTS 7 7., J. Rug, 444: G. Co.. 47-4: w. NiH 44-4: T. Southerland 39-4: T. Sutherland 39-4; D. Goodyer 53- 0: B. McGinnis 54-0; J. Panfil 54- 0; E. Mathew* 39-0; L. Komstadt 71-0; B. Stanley 51-4; D.O’Connor 45-4; E. Mathew* 39-4; T. Sutherland 39-4; J. Col­ eman 39-4: H. Bottcher 64-0; G. Cov«- :7-0; D. O'Connor 45-0; J. Panfil 54-0. G. Cove 48-0. STANDINGS...D. O'Connor 27; W. Nitz 26; T. Suther id 23; J. Coleman 21; E. Mothe. 18; P. Hodges 18: J. Rugg 18; D. Goodyear 17; B. McGinnis 17; J. Echtenaw 16; J. Jacobs 15; H. Bottcher 13; J. Ketchum 13; B. Stanley 11; L. Gillespie 10; I. Kornstodt 7; J. Panfil 6: G. Cove 4. PAIRING FOR 7-14 FRONT NINE...J. Rugg vs. J. Coleman; B. Stanley vs. W. Niti; G. Cove vs. D. Goodyear: L. Kornstodt vs. J. Jacobs: P. Hodges vs. E. Mathews: J. Ketchum vs. H. Bot­ tcher: L. Gillespie vs. B. McGin­ nis; D. O'Connor vs. T. Sutherland; J. Echtonaw vs. J. Panfil. -GREEN DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7 7... K. Smith 45-4; R. Dowo 48-3; R. Dawe 41-0. D. Beduhn 55-1. J. Walker 44-4.- Nz Gardner 41-3. M. Dor. man 53-0: D. Gauss 48-1. STANDINGS...J. Walker 13: B. Willison 10; K. Smith 10; K.Beduhn 8: N. Gardner 8; D. Gaus* 8; R. Toegardin 7; B. Youngs 7; R. Dawe 6; R. Miller 5; M. Dorman 2; R. Errolr 0. PAIRING FOR 7-14 FRONT NINE...R. Miller vs. J. Walker; D. Gaus* vs. B. Youngs; N. Gardner vs. R. Errolr; M. Dor­ man vs. D. Behuhn: R. Dawe vs. B. Willison; R. Teegordin vs. K. Smith. -GOLD DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7 7... T. Chose 43-4. B. Hollister 41-4; J. Hoke 49- 2; B. Stack 47-0; B. Krueger 43-0; J. Fisher 40-2; D. Jarman 50- 4; L. Lang 44-2; B. Miller 40-4; J. Hoke 56-0: D. Foster 44-2; J. Kennedy 48-0. STANDINGS...I. Millar n. D. Jormon 5; T. Chase 25; B. Krueger 21; B. Rohde 21; D. lorenger 16; J. Fisher 16; J. Kennedy 15; G. Hamaty 14; J. Hoke 14; L. Lang 14; B. Vanderveen 14; G. Ironside 13; G. Holman 12; B. Stock 11; B. Hollister 1C; D. Foster 8; O. Cot­ PAIRING FOR 7-14 BACK NINE...T.Chas* vs. G. Ironside; D. Foster vs. D. Cotter; D. Jar­ man v*. B. Stock; D. Lorenger v*. B. Krueger; B. Hollister vs. B. Miller: J. Fisher vs. L. Lang: B. Rohde vs. J. Hoke; J. Ken­ nedy vs. G. Hamaty; G. Holman vs. 8. Vonderveen. —RED DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-7... P. Siegel 59-3: G. Crothers 44-3: A. Havens 51-4; F. McMillan 43-4; G. Etter 54-3; L. Garlinger 46-1; H. Stanloke 43-1; D. Jocob* 48-0; D. Hall 49-0; M. Cook 54-1; C. Morey 51-4; G. Crothers 52-3; J. Hopkin* 51-4; L. Perry 41-4; P Lubieniecki 51-0: G. Lawrence 5’-1: H, Burke 55-0; S. Baxter 57-0. STANDINGS... D. Hall 30; J. Hopkins 29; P. Lubieniecki 28. G. Crothers 26; F. McMillan 22; L. Garlinger 21; C. Morey 20; D. Jacobs 19; H. Stanloke 17; H. Burke 17; P. Siegel 17; S. Baxter 16; G. Lawrence 15; M. Cook 14; A. Haven* 13; G. Etter 12; I. Perry 12; M. Bacon 0. PAIRINGS FOR 7-14 FRONT To ke a Clo/er Look Early diagnosis of vision problems often leads to early correc­ tion that can result in greater enjoyment of your job, your family, your hobbies and your entire outlook on life! Focus on a brighter future! 1510 North Broadway Hastings Phone 945-3906 Legal Notice MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by Brogan RoadDalry, a Michigan Limited Partiership of Hastings, Michigan. Mortgagor, lo Michi­ gan Notional Bank-Central, a Natlondl Banking Association, Mortgagee, dated lhe 25th day of Morch. 1985, ond recorded in the office of th, Register of Deed*, for the County of Barry and Stale of Michigan, on the 9lh day of April. 1935. in Liber 421 of Barry County Records, on page 764. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. al the date of this notice, for prin­ cipal and interest, the sum of Two Hundred Ninety Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Five ond 47/100 ($293,755.47) Dollars; And no suit or proceedings al low or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. Therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contolned In said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the Stale of Michigan in such case mad* and provided, notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 29th day of August. 1986, ot 10:00 o'clock A.M., local Time, sold mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale al public auction, to the highest bidder, ot th* East Door entrance to the Court House in Hasting*. Michigan (that be­ ing the building where the Cir­ cuit court for the County of Barry is held), of th* premise* described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay th* amount due. a* aforesaid, on said modgag*. with th* interest thereon at thirteen and one-half per cent (13.50%) per annum and all legal costs, charge* and ex­ pense*. including the attorney fee* allowed by low. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, neces- sary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said pre­ mises are described 0* follows; All of that certain piece or parcel of land situate In the township of Baltimore In the County of Barry, and Slate of Michigan, and described a* fol­ lows, to-wlt: Commencing ot the Northeast corner of the West '/> of the Southwest '/» of Section 9, Town 2 North. Range 8 West, for place of beginning; thence West 40 rods: thence South 80 rods; thence East 40 rods; thence North 80 rod* to the place of begin­ ning. Baltimore Township, Barry County. Michigan. During the twelve months Im­ mediately following lhe sole, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Clawson. Michigan. July 10. 1986 Michigan Notional Bank-Central Wyoming. Ml. Mortgagee Kurt L. Jone* I400W. Fourteen Mile Rood Clawson. Ml 43017 Attorney for Mortgagee (8-7) ication. It I* also proposed to amend th* Prairieville Township Master Land Use Plan so as to change the present "A" Agricultural classification to a proposed "Medium Density Residential" land use classification with respect to the above-described land. 2. Such other and further mat­ ters as may properly come be­ fore the Planning Commission at th* public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that th* proposed tentative text of th* Zoning ond Land Us* Plan amendments to be considered, a* well os th* Township Zoning Ordinance, Township Zoning Map, and Township Land use Master Plan, may be examined at the Prairieville Township Hall located ct 10115 South Norris Rood within th* Township ot any reasonable time from and after the first publication of this nolle* until and including the time of public hearing and may be fur­ ther examined al the public hearing. Th* Prairieville Township Plan­ ning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make change* In the above-mentioned proposed zoning amendment* at or following the public hearing. All Interested person* ar* In­ vited to be present to participate In discussion on th* matter. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By; Sheri Armintrout, Secretory Prairieville Township Holl 10115 South Norris Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 Insurance Plans Blue Cross Provider P-31) Tool Room Supervisor 4 Featuring ... "KITTY WELLS" ; . — The Queen of Country Music — v, I J) Also ... Bobby & Johnny Wright, The £ Se Tennessee Mountain Boys, Peewee • : , King, Redd Stewart, The collins ft Sisters & The Great Bobby Hankins Ji & His Country Music city Band. S S ? i S ADVANCED TICKETS !5.00 ea. Can be pur­ chased at Neil's Printing, Hastings; Bobby Hankins Country Music Store, Coldwater, or write to Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame. Delton, Ml 49046 • 616-623-2485. ,..... MAKES COMPACT BALES UP TO 650 POUNDS ■ Lean and trim in design, the new 330 Round Baler makes small, easy-to-handle packages—up to 650 pounds. ■ The 330 Round Baler has six features in common with the John Deere 430 and 530 Balers.. .the 330 is lower priced. ■ Bale shape and size indicators are mechanical. An audible alert indicates when the bale has reached a pre-set size. The operator controls hydraulic twine wrap and bale release from the tractor seat LEADERSHIP YOU CAN COUNT ON Used Lawn & Garden Equipment • 2 JD 110 Tractor • 1982 JD 210 Tractor • 2 JD 112 Tractors • 2 JD 66 Riding Mowers • JD 68 Riding Mower 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37) Hastings 616/945-9526 Air Conditioning SPECIAL Local manufacturer is seeking a qualified Individual with 7 to 10 years tool room experience. Knowledge of general maintenance is desirable. Ex­ cellent benefits, salary commensurate to ability and experience. Send resume and salary requirements to ... AD NO. 134 c/o Reminder, P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49058 Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F) $1Q95 R ■ Summer Special! 6^2^ One Week Dieting 5 Weeks on Program ... Your 6th Week FREE! , DIET LCENTER-J Lose 17-25 lbs. in six weeks. Watch the inches disappear — without drugs, stress, fatigue or hunger. Your first consultation is free, including one FREE WEEK on program. Call now! Don’t miss out on this limited time offer. COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE ask ABOUT OUR CHILDREN'S FRAME WARRANTY - CONTACT LENS SUPPLIES Ellis: B. losty vs. T. Cleveland; L. Archer vs. T. Hording; J. Burkholder vs. P. Edwards; J. Austin vs. S. Williams. -WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-7... T. Williams 53-4; R. Newton 47-3; T. Johnson 50-4; M. Dimond 43-4; T. Johnson 52-0: C. Cruttenden 44-1; H. Nolan 58-0: D. Hoekstra; D. Dimmers 47-3; E. Bohannon 45-4; F. Markle 47-4; J. Toburen 47-1. M. Flohr 52-0; M. McPhillips 65-0. STANDINGS... M. Flohr 27; F. Markle 26; M. Dimond 25; E. Bohannon 22; J. Toburen 15; T. Boop 14; T. Johnson 14; N. Carter 14; D. Dimmers 14; D. Hoekstra 14; C. Cruttenden 13: R. Newton 12; M. McPhillips 10; T. William 8; G. Brown 4; H. Nolan 4. PAIRING FOR 7-14 BACK NINE...T. William* vs. R. Newton; D Dimmers vs. G. Brown; E. Bohannon vs. T. Boop; N. Carter vs. F. Markle; D. Hoekstra vs. J. Toburen; M. McPhillips vs. M. Flohr: H. Nolan vs. C. Cruttenden. HASTINGS - Phone 948-4033 Northland Optical Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled • Frames Repaired or Replaced • Prescription Sunglasses - Safety Glasses NINE.. S. Baxter v*. G. Etter; P. Siegel vs. C Morey; H. Burke vs. I. Perry; G. Crothers vs. F. McMillon; 0. Holl v«. H. Stanloke; 0. Jacobs vs. L. Goriinger; M. Cook vs. J. Hopkins; M. Bacon vs. G. Lawrence. A. Havens vs. P- lubieniecki. -SILVER DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-7... B. Weller 35-4; S. Williams 40-2; J. Austin 62-4; P. Edwards 42-4; P. Mogg 38-0; P. Edward* 44-2; B. losty 53-0; B. Wiersum 41-0; L. Archer 43-4; H. Wattles 40-0. D. Ellis 41-4; D. Brower 47-0; S. William* 38-0; J. Burkholder 46-0. STANDINGS..!. Archer 28; S. William* 24; B. Cove 22; B. Weller 22; P- Edwards 21; D. Ellis 20; T. Bellgroph 20; J. Burkholder 20; B. Wiersum 17; D. Kubiak 16: B. losty 13; T. Har­ ding 12: H. Wattles 122; P. Mogg 10; T. Cleveland 10; B. LaJoye 9; D. Brower 8; J. Austin 4. PAIRINGS FOR 7-14 BACK NINE...B. Weller vs. D. Brower; B. Kubiak vs. H. Wattles; B. La­ Joye vs. P. Mogg; B. Wiersum vs. B. Cove; T. Bellgroph vs. D. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PRO­ PERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER IN­ TERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on Wednesday. August 6, 1986. at 7:30 o'clock p.m. ot the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Rood, within lhe Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered ol this public hearing include. In brief, the following: 1. The proposd rezoning of an area of land generally described as extending approximately 200 feel east of the North-South por­ tion of Handy Lane in Prairieville Township ond more speciflclally described as follow*: Th* westerly 200 feet of th* south 'A of th* southeast'/« of the nor­ thwest % of Land Section 8 In Prairieville Township ond also th* western 200 feet of the north­ east '/« of th* southwest '/. of Land Section B located north of Handy Lon*. The parcel is proposed to be re­ zoned from an "A" Agricultural District zoning classification to a proposed "R-2" Single-Family and Two-Family, Medium Density. Residential District zoning classif­ INCLUDE! INCLUDES ■I FREOI M FREON Includes complete leak check of air conditioning system, partial freon charge, check all air conditioning hoses and compressor belts. Up to 4 lbs. freon. 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Hours: Monday 8 to 8. 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A parcel of land on the North­ east fractional % of Sec. 6. T2N. RICMf. described as: Commencing at a point 958 ft. North and 709.00 ft. West: thence S 84*W 100.00 ft.; thence S 86*45™ 60.00 ft.; thenco S 10*W 31.4 ft., thenco N 72*15*W 42.4 ft. from the East '/» corner of said Section for the place of begin­ ning. running thence S 10*40* W 150.15 ft.; thenco N 72*15* W 130.00 ft.; thence N lO’aO* E 150.15 ft.; thenco S 72*15* E 130 ft. to Point of Beginning. ALSO tho use of a right-of-way 10 ft. in width os presently established on tho Eost side of Lot 4 of propound plot of Pickerel Cove. Gun Lake, being established hj/tt-of-way. ALSO, commencing ot a point 958 fl. North ond 709.00 ft. West; thenco S 84* W 100.0 ft.; thence S 86*45* W 60.00 ft.; thenco South 10* W 31.4 ft.; thence N 72*15* W 42.4 ft. from lhe Eost *4 corner of said sec­ tion; running thenco S 10*40* W, 20.15 ft. to the Place of Begin­ ning; thenco S 72*15* E 10 ft.; thence S 10*40' W 130 ft.; thence N 72*15' W 10 ft.; thenco N 10*40* E 130 ft. to tho Place of Begin­ ning. Together with a right-ofway to highway described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest comer of said descrip­ tion ond being 20 ft. in width ond adjoining the description above described and continuing In the some direction approxi­ mately 20 ft. thence running South to the highway on an angle ol S 6'39" E and being 20 ft. in width the full length there­ to. Orangeville Twp. C*sel»e.V-2M8 Horace VanNocker. (applicant) 7:40 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gen­ erally lies 4415 Fruin rd.. Belle­ vue. will be considered os the site for requesting a variance to place a 14 ft. wide H.U.D. approved mobile home. E %. NW %. Sec. 13. Johns­ town Twp. C*mNo.V2446 Theodore J. Rlnvelt. (applicant) 7:50 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gen­ erally Iles al 10980 Flnkbeiner Rd.. Middleville, will be con­ sidered os the site for request­ ing a variance to place a 14 ft. wide H.U.D. approved mobile homo. Commencing at the Southwest comer of Sec. 16. for place of beginning, thenco North on the Section lino 300 ft., thence East 255.75 ft., thenco South 300 ft. to tho South Section lino, thence West along the section line 255.75 ft. to tho place of the begin­ ning. ALSO Lots 8. 9. 10 of the Plot of Cherry Volley Meadows, according to tho recorded plat thereof. Thomopple Twp. All of tho above described property being located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon a vari­ ance request either verbally or In writing will be given the op­ portunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place. The variance applications ore available for public Inspection ot tho Barry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broodway. Hos­ tings. Michigan during (be hours of 8.-00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. - Mon­ day thru Friday. Please call David M. Koons. Director at 948-4830 for further Information. Norval E. Thaler. Clerk Barry County (7-10) CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS An, typr- property anywhere m M« h«qai» 24 Hours , Call Fine 1 HOG ,’«V 1 First Nationa* A repiancf Co SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHIN!S' SALES and SERVICE Lyle L Thomas FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators • Dictation Equipment • Cash Registers • Typewriters • Copiers • All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto Form Business Mobil* Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Sines 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE , at 945-3412 RIAL ISIfill Our 46th Year MILLER REALESTATE Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. Hostings (616) 945-5182 LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dre Cleaning for over SO years" 321i.Kdacas.IMep RmsiMWIS Daniels-Hubert exchange vows RECTI1CMIVKI FWANCMM ANDOBDMANCC TOWNSHIP OF BARRY BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Granted to: ORtXNANCC NO. 21 OAA ELICTmC COOPKJtATTVC — JULY1.1966 — Tho Township of Barry Ordains: Sacttofl 1. Parmission Is horoby granted to O * A Elactrick Cooperative, a Michigan Non-Profit Corporation. Its suc­ cessors and assigns, to con­ struct. maintain and operate in the public streets, highways, alleys and other public places In the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, all needful and proper poles, towers, mains, wires, pipes, conduits ond other apparatus requisite for the transmission and distribution of electricity ond to transact a local business within said Town­ ship subject, however, to all conditions ond restrictions here Inofter contained. Section 2. The conditions of the foregoing grant are as follows: A. The grantee shall do no Injury to any street, highway, alley or other public place, or in any manner disturb or Interfere with any water or gas pipes, or with any public or private sewer, now or hereafter laid or con­ structed by ony authorized per­ son or corporation. B. The Board of County Rood commissioners or other proper authority, may in Its discretion grant permission for tho control of trees when necessary to make the lines safe ond accessible. C. The said grantee before entering upon ony street, high­ way, alley or other public place for the purpose of erecting and constructing ony poles, wires, mains, pipes, conduits or other apparatus, sholl in writing notify tho Board of County Road Commissioners or tho Super­ intendent of sold Board, or other proper authority, of tho pro­ posed construction, ond obtain approval thereof, ond shall, if the said Board so requires, filo with It a sufficient plan and specification showing tho nature and extent of the proposed er­ ection and construction. D. No street, highway, alley or public place shall be allowed to remain encumbered by the construction work of the sold grantee for a longer period than sholl be necessary to execute tho said work, and the Board of County Rood Commissioners shall determine tho questions of such necessity, and tho grantee shall of all times conform to all ordinances of tho Township now or hereafter In force relative to the fencing and lighting of ob­ structions and excavations. E. The grantee shall save tho Township harmless from any judgment that may be recovered against tho Township by reason of the wrongdoing or negligence of said gronteo In the erection and maintenance of said poles, mains, wires and other appara­ tus or conslrcr.'ion. ,F. Said grar.-uo shall make duo provision upon forty-eight hours notice In writing for raising Its wires, or otherwise, for the pas­ sage of any bam, building or other structure on or over any street, highway, or public place occupied by the mains, wires, poles ond apparatus of sold gronteo. Section 3. This grant shall take effect. If said grantee shall within sixty days from the date of tho passage of this ordinance, file with the Townthip Clerk in written acceptance of the terms of said grant and said franchise sholl thereafter be favorably acted upon by a vote of the registered electors. If not so accepted in writing this ordi­ nance shall be null and void. Section 4. This Franchise and Ordinance shall be and remain In force for thirty (30) years from ond after the dote of Its acceptance, as aforesaid. Section S. Nothing In this grant shall bo construed to elienato tho title or the public In ond to any street, highway, alley or public plots or ony portion thereof, neither shall anything heroin be construed In any manner as o surrender by the township of Its legislative power with respect to tho subject mat­ ter whatsoever; nor os in ony manner limiting the right of the said Township to regulate tho use of ony street, alley, or public ploce. or ony avenue or highway within Its jurisdiction. (7-10) AMERCA1 FAMOUS UNCOLM LOO HOMES NOW SEBM A DEALER FOR DM AREA en»: 7sjis»4riji«tnji CAR & TRUCK REPAIR Bndrus^ .(^HASTINGS 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sen ice Naan: Monday 8 to 8 Tuosdoy- Fr<doy 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED _ MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS CflflAl HTN3 PUT! NVtSiH Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! ■FEATURING• Solid. 8" uniform, trMtsd 109s • Eiclushx "wsslher tok" log corners. O Two day training program 'or all dealers • Protected sates territory. e USSI -Maai-Mmr solar and NrepUce total home heel­ ing system met can cut utuiues up to 80%. inst*L ad (or under 18.000 e So*d n hit tom or a» sempted Call MR LANCE (704)933-8151 Carmon S. Daniels and David J. Hubert were unned m marriage by father Goff al JP ™-Sd<»nl»y. Muy 31. 1986 al Queen s Catholic Church in Jackson. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B Hubert of Hasungs and Mr and Mrs. Kenneth W. Slalhood of Horton ' Cindy Huben. sister ol the groom, seas organist and scripture readings were by Pec Allar and Tim Huben. sister and brother of the groom. Tr|C|a A. Stalhmxl. sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Kenneth J. Girrbach of Hastings was best man. Brian Herbert, son of Michael and Robin Huben of Battle Creek and nephew of the gaxtm. carried the rings ’ Special gueMs were groom s grandparents. Thelma Carpenter and Rome and Lenoir Fcldpausch. all of Hastings. The reception was held at Point East in Jackson. Following their Caribbean Cruise the cou­ ple is at home al 407 Seventh St.. Jackson. U.S. Chamber Sp! of Commerce ...Is currently appointing Membership Sales Repre­ sentatives In Hastings and vicinity. This rewarding and de­ manding position in­ cludes: • a three week training course with salary • great benefits pack­ age • a chance to be your own boss and poten­ tial for unBmited earn­ ings. (Many earn from 520,000 to 545,000 annualy.) If you're persistent and self-disciplined, and you thlnkyou can relate well to business leaders, send your resume to: Mr. Bob Gunter, District Manager 1200 Harger Road, Suite 606 Oak Brook, IL 60521 Johnson named Rotary president— C. Johnston (left) became the new president of the Hastings Rotary i • iBn.. act was t0 Present a 25-year-old past president's pin to William R. Cook (center). The pin had sentimental value to Cook, who ,la8tlnas mayor, because it was the past president’s pin given to his father, Richard C. Cook (right), former Hastings Banner publisher, when he completed his term as Rotary president in 1961. Johnston Is the retail manager of Barry County Lumber Home Center, where he has been employed since 1977. He also is also president of the Hastings Youth Council and district Interact chairman for Rotary. He was pres dent of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce in 1980 and Is a past president of the First Presbyterian Church Board of Trustees. He and his wife, Diana, a Hastings elementary school teacher, have two daughters, Sarah and Rebecca. Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNT7 OF BARRY OWDEN TO ANSWER Filo No. 86-140-CK AUDREY HOFFMAN, formerly Scholl 7 Freckelton-Heide engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Carl Freckchon of Grosse He are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Barbara Ann to Jeffrey Heide, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Heide of Lake Odessa. Jeff is a 1985 graduate of C.M.U. and is working at G.M.A.C. in Grand Rapids. A July 19. wedding is planned and the cou­ ple will reside in Grand Rapids. An Equal Opportunity Imptoyer M/F Legal Notice Plaintiff, v*. RICHARD W. WALSH. Dofondont. Richord H. Show (P20304) Attorney tor Plaintiff On the 13th day ol June, 1966. BlSASSinEiDADS H anlt-d I nr Krnf I or Side OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED: any rize or condilion. Call toll free 1-300-553-8021._____________ ONE BEDROOM house for rent, $275. Wood heat, between Hastings and Middleville. 948-2817 FOR SALE: Three cemetery lots in Riverside Cemetery. Call 945-9574 WANTED TO RENT: for one week a collage at a lake with good fishing and beach either July or August within 100 miles of Hastings. Call 765-3391 /hank )an Plots on page IB; thence N50* I8’00'*E. along the Southeasterly line of Lots 65 ihrough 69. of sold Plat 340.28 feel: thence N34'54 00'E. along the South­ easterly line of lots 70 ihrough •7. of said Plot 1245 36 thence S79*S)*E. 21100 feet: thence NO1*S1*E. 601.67 feet; thence NTVSIW. 249.50 feet to the Easterly |lfW ol NoHke Drive; thence N10WE. along said NoHke Drive 24l.|2 feet. ’hence N25'43'E. along *aid Noffke Drive 759.67 fee': ’hence N47‘ 311. along Mid NoHke Drive 188 59 feet; thence N32*I6E along said Noffke Drive 210.67 feet; thence N 17*02 E. along said NoHke Drive 137 14 feet; ’hence N04*49E. along NoHke Drive 289.38 feet; time N00*15 W along said NoHke Drive. 715 47 feet to the North *o,d Section 5; thence £»’ °lon9 M”d North f«ne 508.97 ,o E?*: line of the We*’ ’’ of ,h* Northwest 7, o* *°,d Section; •hence 500^7 57 *. olon9 Eost line of the ’ °‘ ,h® Northwest 7. of *°id Section 5 ond lhe East line of the West '. of the Southwest % ‘iwbo ’‘on 5. o distant* ol ™ feel; thence S89^J2°3 W' M °° feet; thence SW27 57 E. 12.00 feet, thence 589*3203 "W. 60.00 feet; thence S00*27'57**E, 200.00 feet, thence N89'32'03 "E, 224.00 feet to said Eost line of the West % of the Southwest 7« of sold Section 5; thence S00*27' 57' E. along said Eost lino. 319.28 feet, 'hence N89^7I5"W. 1321 feet to the ploce of beginning. Containing 109.0 acres of land more or less. Subject to existing roodway easement along the Easterly side thereof lor Duncan Lake Rood. From H to RL-I Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amendment either verbally or In writing will be given the op­ portunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and ploce. The amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Zoning Office. 117 South Broadway. Hastings Michigan between the hours of 8 00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday ihrough Friday. Please phone the Planning OHice at 948-4830 lor further information. Norvol E. Thaler, Barry County Clerk (7-24) the Complaint filed in this Court. Doted: June 16th, 1986 Hudson E. Deming, Circuit Judge Drafted by: Richord H. Show (P20304) Attorney for Plaintiff SIEGEL, HUDSON. GEE. SHAW • FISHER 607 North Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 (7-10? The HASTINGS BANNER - Call |816) B4M061 CARD OF THANKS Our thanka to all -for the kind­ ness shown to our mother, Marie Windes, over the yean as she lived here alone and during illness. And now you outpouring of caring, sharing, prayers and love shown to our family during her illness A passing. The carts, calls, lovely flow­ ers; the Sunshine Club, Hospital Guild and Jennie Rugg Circle for the luncheon, meals brought in and food given have been greatly appreciated The Middleville United Methodist Church will benefit from the generous monies given as they complete there new park­ ing lot. A special thanks lo Rev. Stal­ er for his visits A comforting words; Jack Tillman A Laura Rock for the singing A music; Pastor Jeff Arnett for his comforting worts with mother, Much Tolan & lhe ambulance crew for their caring; Dr. Wildera, Becky Lumbert and the nursing staff al Pennock Hospi­ tal, Pat Kennedy and to the Pall bearers for all the extra help A support And a special thank-you to the wonderful grandchildren who loved their Grandma so much A did so many wonderful, caring things for her. You were there when she needed you the most Maureen A John Robinson, Sandy A Duane Wiudes, Grandchildren and _________ Great-Grandchildren. NOT1CIOF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS COUNTY OF BARRY Notice Is horoby given thot tho Berry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct o public hearing on July 28. 1986 ot 7:X P.M. in tho Barry County Court House. Court Room. 220 W. State St., Hastings. Michi­ gan. Tho subject of tho public hear­ ing will bn the consideration of the following amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance. MAP CHANGE-Z-S4-3 Request to rezone the follow­ ing described property: Beginnlng at a point on the West line ol Section 5. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thorn­ apple Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant NOO*31*41~W, 670.72 feet from the Southwest corner of sold Section 5: thence N69*3T)S*W 804.60 feet; thence N00*48*33'*E. 285 39 feet to the Southerly most comer of lot 65 of the recorded Plot of NOFFKE'S LAKE SHORE PLAT NO. I. os recorded In lhe Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan. In Liber 4 of on action wot filed by AUDREY HOFFMAN, Plaintiff, against RICHARD W. WALSH. Defen­ dant, in this Court being that of quieting title. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED thot the Defendant, RICHARD W. WALSH, sholl answer or take such other action os may bo permitted by low on or before the 9th day of August. 1986. Failure to comply with this Order will result In a Judgment by Default against such Defen­ dant for tho relief demanded In CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank each one who sent such beautiful carts, flowers and gifts, as well as attending our 50th Anniversary Open House. Special thanks to our children and families who made this occasion possible. Also all those who helped serve, decorale and clean the hall. God Bless each of you. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Dukes CARD OF THANKS I would like lo lhank the nunes on Roc 3 and Dr. Pryor for taking such good care of me while I was in the hospital. I would like to thank my daughter for the lovely rose bouquet and granddaughter and family for the beautiful plant and all of my brothers and sisten-in-laws for coming to see me and the beauti­ ful mum plant they got for me and lhe fruit basket I wanl to thank all of our friends for lhe beautiful carts they sent me which I received when 1 was in the hospital. Also for my birth­ day and my family for bringing cake and ice cream to help me celebrate my birthday. God Bless you all. Wart O. Weiler. Sr. I ar Sale \nlanioli\ f FOR SALE: 1971 Dodge Super Bee, good condition, 340 Magnum, automatic transmis­ sion, $1,200 firm. Call after 4:30pm 852-0747 /hank )on THANK YOU I would like to thank all our friends and family for their many acts of kindness during my recovery. _______________ Tom Hildreth THANK YOU Carlton Twp. Supervisor Barry County Road Commission I would like to give a special thank you to these people for the beautification project done on West Carlton Center Road. The 150 year old Maple trees, which were such a hazzart, are now gone; what an improvement in my front yard. Thanks for a job well done! Sincerely, Wolfram Fechner Hu\mex\ Scrviccx EXPERT TREE and stump removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854___________________ HOMEMAKERS: Show Toy Chest toys, gifts, and more. Easy to sell. Free sample program. Apply now. $50 hostess prog­ ram. Call 616-729-4575, 800-922-8957____________ ' PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven JeweU, registered tuner, technician aaairtanL Call 945-9888 POLE BARN packages erected, you furnish package, we furnish labor. Call anytime for your labor quote. Haskin Builders, (since 1970) 517-626-6174 POLE BUILDINGS Complete­ ly warranteed from economy to custom deluxe. We will beat any legitimate quote. Call anytinx, Haskin Builders (since 1970). 517-626-6174 I’CIS DOBERMAN PUPS FOR SALE: 2 females left, $75 each. Pine Lake, 664-5051 Jubx Wanted Help Wanted HELP WANTED: LOCAL EMPLOYMENT, must be neat, friendly, have a good work and driving record. Job requires basic office skills and sales abili­ ty. Must have or obtain chuaffeur’s license and be in good physical condition^ Job requires both Indoor and outdoor work. Good working conditions and benefit plan. Will train. Submit resume to: Ad 8135, c/o Remin­ der, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058. An Equal Opportunity Employer.___________________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS for local driver - delivery posi­ tion. Handyman and mechanical abilities needed. Must be physi­ cally fit. Excellent driving record required. Chuaffeurs license. Steady employment. Submit resume to: Ad #136, c/o Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hast­ ings, Ml 49058. An Equal Opportunity Employer. NEW IDEAS in gifts, toys and home decor!. MERRI-MAC FAMILY SHOPP1ONG SERVICE needs representatives in your area. No Investment! Excellent pay, bonuses, prizes! Merchandise 100% Guaranteed. Car & phone necessary. 1-800-992-1072._____________ OUTSTANDING FIELD POSITIONS with Paragon Products, Inc., $3250 Minimum - 13 week period. Openings for college students. Phone Allen between 5 and 9pm 945-9879. WORK NOW TO DECEM­ BER for Christmas Around the World. Free kits, supplies and training. Call 948-8970 or 795-7431. Slop in and see us at the Fair. HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St, Nashville 852-9537 evenings Mixi ellaneonx CONGRATULATIONS from BLANCO FURNITURE, Shel­ byville to Super Saturday $100 gift certificate winners: Walter Curtis, Allegan; Kelly Rcming, Three Rivers; Janet Lewis, Wyoming; RoxAnn Barnes, Gobles; Kendall Meyers, Otsego. FREE INTEREST FOR 90 days! First payment October, 1986. Offer expires July 12, 1986. Blanco Furniture, Shelby­ ville 672-5115 NOTICE REMS GROUP TO MEET REMS Group (Recreation and Eduction for Multiple Sclerosis) will hold its monthly meeting, Tuesday, July 15, 7 pan. at the Barry County Medical Facility m lhe Education Room. Potluck supper. Brinj drih tc pass and table service. All MS members, families and friends are welcome. Mora nowa erary Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-07-17.pdf 4bffbc4587ded20bf745119d7b1e95d6 PDF Text Text t ■I I NjEWS ...wrap Local student back from Africa Page 2 Fun at the Fair had by all Grocery founder dies at 83 ' Photos Inside Pagel Appeals court upholds sentence A former Detroit man who sayis 30 to 45-year prison sentence for breaking and entering is "shocking to the comcience" has been unsuccessful in ■ bid to have the sentence revoked. The Michigan Court of Appeals has denied a request by William Boyd. SI. formerly of Detroit, to have his semence remanded back to circuit court for reconsideration. Boyd ™ fouad (ullty to 19B4 of burglarizing ■ Thoraapple Lake retadence nd wai abo found guilty of betas > fourth-oFfenae habitual offender. If convicted of being n habitual of­ fender. a crinrinal'i naatarr caa .be enhanced, and a fourtMime offender could receive life iropruonrneM. Boyd argued ta his appeal due M iebigan law does net allow habitual of­ fender status to be used as the rote reason for a severe sentence, and said circuit judge Richard M. Shaaur abused hisducreutm. The appeal, court held that Shutter had not abased hit dtscreboa in dm the judge retied on several ditfonar faaors to arrive al ha aeaaeadag decinoe. Storm destroys two trailers by Mary Warner A severe thunderstorm system out of the west struck suddenly in Barry County Tues­ day night, spawning a possible tornado that destroyed two travel trailers on Cedar Creek Road and prompting the temporary evacua­ tion of some 1,000 participants and visitors at the Barry County Free Fair in Hastings. A tornado warning went into effect at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, and shortly thereafter two trailers belonging to the Eldon Houghtaling family on Cedar Creek Road were smashed by what the Houghtaling family believes to be a tornado. A funnel cloud was also reported at about the same time between Hastings and Mid­ dleville, but Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were unable to confirm the sighting, and there were no signs of storm damage in that area. Sheriffs posse members, who had been keeping an eye on the weather because of a severe weather watch, began evacuating the fairgrounds as soon as they were advised of Local man stabbed In Battle Creek A Barry County man was critically ta- a 34-year-oid Benia Crock rdM whose name is being wilheld. The fight appanaby took place at about 1:30 a m. MM a bar on the 700 Hock of Nonhaul Capital Avenue. being held with charges pending Coy is liatad in crhcisl condition a Community Htapital. The incident is still under investigation. Two‘eyesores’ coming down After waidag for several residetas of High Street in Hase the wncter’a eatt. The Hastings City Council has ■ahorized bids for ths deenolBton of homes al IM W. High, aad 112 E. High. Efforts by the owner of the homes.’ Mrs. Herman Si. Mania of 212 Clinton St.. to sell the houses delayed demolition of the structures, which had been ordered destroyed ahno* a year ago, ci­ ty public service director Mike Klovanich said. ' High Street resident Kobett E. Daugherty told the council Monday that the homes have been a thorn in his side. "There'S garbage all over the place and it's a real rats' neat. We're tick of looking at it.'* Cost of the demolition will be charged to the owner's lax Mils. Scott re-elected as school president Vem Scott has been re-elected presi­ dent of the Delton Kellogg Board of Education. Other officers, elected at the board’s July 14 reorganization*! meeting, were Norman Watson, vice president; Sally Mills, secretary; and Dr. Philip Stea, treasurer. The board set its regular meetings for the comming year at 7 p.m. on the se­ cond Monday of each month. Meetings will be held in Room 36 al the elemen­ tary school. Members of the board's standing com­ mittees also were named: Policy— Wat­ son. chairman; Mills, and Dorothy Ket­ tle; Finance— Stott, chairman; Scott and Mills; Personnel— Donald Auckerman, chairman; Sylvia Forster, Watson; Grievance— Scott, chairman; and Forster with one. more person to be ConUnuod on pogo 11 Woodmansee sentenced to mandatory life term Grandfather pleads guilty to misdemeanor An elderly Woodland resident said he shot and killed his 25-year-old grandson before the grandson could shoot someone else. A large audience of Woodland supporters listened attentively as Clifton J. Sawdy. 79, of 190 Amasa St., pleaded guilty to carelessly discharging a firearm Friday in Barry County Circuit Court. Sawdy was originally charged with second degree murder after his grandson’s death, but the charge was reduced to a misdemeanor firearms offense by Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes. Hughes cited additional evidence turned up after Sawdy's arrest as the reason for the amended charge. Reading from a prepared statement. Sawdy told Judge Hudson E. Deming that his grand­ son Donald L. Williams had been drunk and making threats of shooting someone prior to his death. Sawdy said his grandson was angry with him for refusing to make an appearance for Williams in Ionia County District Court on a misdemeanor resisting arrest charge Williams was facing. Williams was living with his girlfriend in a trailer next to his grandfather’s house. Sawdy testified. The day Sawdy shot Williams, Sawdy testified. Williams had put his fist trough Sawdy’s living room wall. “He was angry because I wouldn’t come to court the next day and testify for him. He threatened that if I would refuse to testify for him I would lose the money posted for his bond because he wouldn't go either. “That night he came home drunk. He had wrecked his girlfriend’s car. My wife and I were asleep. 1 woke to his girlfriend's screams. "My grandson had told me earlier that he had a gun. He said he kept it in his car. He told me that someone was going to get shot. “And my grandson was drunk. No telling what he wouldn't do. He was an extremely hot-tempered person. I was afraid someone was going to be killed. "I grabbed my gun and went outside and confronted my grandson. And I asked him about going to court the next day. And he went to his car. 1 don’t know what be was go­ ing to get out of the car. "When he came back toward me where I was, I had the gun at my side, pointed it at my grandson, and then fired. My grandson fell. “I then tried to shoot myself.” That saicide attempt was unsuccessful and Sawdy subsequently went inside his house and the police were called. After Sawdy’s arrest, a number of Woodlaixfresidents gathered forces to help Sawdy. a lifelong resident of the village, with his legal fees, raising over $5,000 for a defense attorney. Even Donald Williams Sr., the slain vic­ tim's father, joined in the fundraising, saying that his son was “a troubled young man" who had caused his grandparents "a lot of heartache”. Residents were jubilant after the charges *ere reduced, and after Friday's court ap­ pearance hopeful that Sawdy would not have to spend any time in prison. Careless discharge of a firearm carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison or a fine of $2,000. ’We don’t feel he deserves a jail ientence." Marge Erickson of Lake Odessa 5*»d. Sawdy used to help Mrs. Erickson and her husband Ron on their farm, and the Ericksons started the legal fund drive. "What good will it do to put a 79-year-old Dowling resident Norman H. Wood­ mansee. still protesting his innocence, was sentenced to life in prison Friday for the Jan. 25 slaying of Ricky A. Goddard. The first degree murder conviction handed down by a Barry County jury June 27 man­ dated life imprisonment. Judge Hudson E. Deming said. Woodmansee also received 40 to 60 years in prison for conspiracy to commit murder. The sentence for conspiracy came after argu­ ment by the prosecution that the sentence in both the first degree and conspiracy convic­ tions ought to be mandatory life imprisonment without parole. Woodmansee's defense attorney Richard G. Stevens argued that life imprisonment without parole for the conspiracy charge would be in­ appropriate according to recent Michigan Supreme Court rulings. Deming concurred with Stephens and hand­ ed down the lesser sentence. Stephens also requested a court-appointed attorney for his client when Woodmansee’s case is heard before the Michigan Court of Appeals. Stephens explained later that a courtappointed attorney may have fresh insights in­ to the case that Stephens, having been with the case since the beginning, could not provide. Stephens also said the court-appointed at­ torney may want to use the tactic on appeal toan in jail?" she said. Sawdy will be sentenced August 8 at 9 a.m. that Woodmansee was not adequately represented, and Stephens said be wouldn't be able to take such a position himself. Stephens said he will remain Wood­ mansee’s attorney for the upcoming Frederick E. Kimberly murder trial. Woodmansee is accused of shooting Kimberly, an alcoholic carnival worker, in July of 1984 after Woodmansee picked Kimberly up hitchhiking. The trial in that case, set originally for July 7 and then adjourned to August 4, has been re­ scheduled again, this time for October 14. According io county clerk Norval Thaler, Judge Deming will most likely turn Wood­ mansee's appeal over to the appellate defender's office where an attorney will be appointed. The 47-ycar-old Woodmansee was con­ victed of conspiring with the murder victim’s wife, Sharon R. Goddard, 33. and her thenlover Richard S. Eckstein, 29, of Battle Creek, to kill Ricky Goddard for his insurance. Woodmansee was the hired "hitman” of the trio, the pro n contended, who was to receive $3.00 ic killing. Charges again*. ooddard and Eckstein were dismissed, but the prosecution is appealing that dismissal. When asked if he had anything to say on his own behalf during sentencing, Woodmansee replied "only that I’m not guilty.” Roman C. Feldpausch, grocery pioneer, dies at 83 Funeral services are being held today (Thursday) for Roman C. Feldpausch. 83. a pioneer in the self-service grocery business and founder of the Felpausch Com­ pany, headquartered in Hastings. Feldpausch of 1120 S. Church. Hastings, died Tues­ day, July 15 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. A funeral Mass, celebrated by Father Cletus Herman, is scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. The Rosary was said Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Hastings. Feldpausch will be remembered *s a pioneer of the self-service supermarket concept. a brand new idea when he introduced it locally in 1932. Hc also symboliz­ ed the binding strength of America's free enterprise system and way of life, having the foresight and courage to turn a family business into a major chain. in 1928, he founded the Felpausch company in Hastings which operated as a credit and delivery grocery store until 1937 when it became a full-line supermarket S’centennlal group meets Thursdays Today, the Felpausch Company operates 16 super­ markets in southcentral Michigan- including four stores in Battle Creek, and two convenience stores. Feldpausch developed a philosophy which centered around people helping people and * strong committment The Hastings Sesquicentennial Com­ mittee is meeting each Thursday at noon at City Hall to finalize plans for the event. The celebration is scheduled to coincide with FiberFest and Sum­ merFest and run daily August 15-25. Those interested are welcome to at­ tend. Feel free to bring a lunch. For more information, call 945-2454. to corporate involvement in comniunity activities which the company carries on today in the 13 communities it Roman C.Feldpausch t the tornado warning. Some 1.000 people were rushed to shelter. Posse Captain John Townsend said, 300 of them squashed into the basement of the neighboring sheriff s department. Police agencies in the county were kept hopping during the 45 minutes the tornado warning was in effect, tracking storm damage, clearing away several downed trees, and dealing with a utility pole fire on Patter­ son Road near Chief Noonday Road. Downed power lines apparently fell on the roof of a Head Road home, causing some fire damage. The purported tornado, which has not been officially listed as a tornado by the county civil defense director, apparently cut a swath at least 316 miles long in south central Barry County. The tornado did not touch down, according to Lt. Richard Zimmerman of the Michigan State Police Hastings Team, but skimmed the tops of trees, slicing many off near the lops. serves. Born June 4. 1903 in Fowler. Feldpausch was the son of Gregory and Catherine (Fede*a) Feldpausch. The family moved to Hastings in I?07Feldpausch was just 14-ycan "Id wh.n he went to work after school and on Saturdays at his father's but­ cher shop. F & F Market in H^’mgs He recalled in a 1974 interview that his first salary at the meat market was $2 per week and that 11 was three years before he received ■ raise, amounting to an extra 50-cents a week. Memories of F & F Market, which later sold a com­ plete line of meats, groceries and produce, were vividly described by Feldpausch in that interview...' the long hooked sticks for getting items high on the shelves, the pickle and cracker barrels, and the 'cookie caddy, big glass jars from which cookies were bagged and sold by the pound. "We raised our own cattle, operated our own slaughter house, home-cured our own hams and bacon People came from miles around to buy Mike and Gon s famous sausage and homemade bologna." Feldpausch had said. . . . . . __ Feldpauroh's involvement tn the business was the con­ tinuation of a family tradition. His grandfather. Constan tine had owned a general store with a separate meat market operated by Roman's father. Gregory , in Fowler before the family moved to Hastings After graduating from Hastings High School tn 1931 and from Notre Dame in 1926. Feldpausch worked for Parker Webb Meat Packers in Detroit and for a year with Armour & Company. In 1928. Feldpausch went in­ to partnership with hrs father in the Fel-Pausch Market (the old F & F Market), later under the corporate name of G & R Felpausch Company The Felpausch network spread in lhe early 1950s to towns similar tc Hastings such as Albion. Eaton Rapids. Marshall. Mason. Grand Ledge. Coldwater. Bellevue. Charlotte and most recently to the urban area of Battle Creek. Feldpausch retired from active administration ol the Felpausch Co. in June. 1971. Feldpausch married Margaret i-.'t.ci August 6. 1928. She died October 16. 1953. On May 16. 1955. hc married Lenoir McGimsey who survives. Feldpausch was involved as a director on several supermarket industry and community boards. He served on the board of the Muller Bakery (Oven Fresh) from the founding of that company in 1934 to 1965. He was a member of the Grand Rapids Produce Board from 1936 to 1967. serving as president at one time. He was a president and vice president of Spartan Stores. Inc., ser­ ving on that board for 27 years, from 1938-65. In 1955, hc was elected president of Grand Rapids Wholesale Grocer Company which hc served for several years. In the Hastings area. Feldpausch served on the Hastings City Bank board from 1955-68, and the Pen­ nock Hospital Board of Trustees for 27 years. He also served as chairman of the Barry County Health Center in 1954. He was a former Hastings Rotary president and Paul Harris Fellow; formerly active with the Hastings Chamber of Commerce; and member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. Feldpausch was named the Hastings High School Alum­ nus ol the Year in 1970. In addition io his wife. Lenoir. Feldpausch is survived by four children: Richard of Caledonia. Thomas of Al­ bion. Mrs. Joseph (Anne) Hubert of Hastings and Mrs. Thomas (Janet) Cavanaugh of Chcyboygan; 18 grand­ children and 19 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital in Hastings or to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Hastings. Arrangements were handled by Girrhach Funeral Home in Hastings. �Page 2- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 17.1986 Legal Notice NOTICE OF RIGHT TO NOMINATE BY PETITION The Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) is accept­ ing nominations for County Committee elections for Barry County. This notice is issued to inform eligible voters of the right to nominate candidates by petition. Copies of the petition and instructions on its completion can be obtained from your local FmHA office. Persons nominated should be currently engaged In the operation of a farm, have their principal farming operation within the County or area in which activities of the County or area Committee are carried out. derive the principal part of their Income from farming (that is more than 50 percent of their gross income must come from agricultural production), be a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, not have an FmHA insured or guaranteed loan, and be well qualified for committee work. Nominations must be received in the Hastings County Office no later than August 15, 1986. FmHA committee elections are open to all eligible voters without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age. political affiliation, marital status, sex, and/or handicap. South Jefferson Street News EVENTS 1. The Barry County Free Fair Is back this week with numerous Improvements, changes end new attractions. Events and activities by and for the youth of our county am what the fair Is all about. Ran a visit (or mom) this week. 2. The Annual Fair Livestock Auction Is Friday afternoon. Your chance to pick up quality moat or other farm products at reasonable pricoa and also lend your support to the efforts of our kids. Attend, bld and enjoy. 3. The Hastings City Band Is back In action thia Wednesday at their new location In the Fish Hatchery Park. The band Is bigger, the crowds are bigger and the setting Is perfect. Stop by, enjoy the music and see the progress being made on the park construction. 4. Congratulations to David Knoostor, the winner of a bear for the best Liberty drawing In our contest. 5. Miss Crustacean USA Beauty Pageant and Ocean Creep - July 16. Bring your hermit tree crab to Bosley's this week and show It to Emily and we will give you a Cone Zone cone and a 50* gift certificate. 6. Clowning Around Is this Saturday, July 19 from 10 until 1 on the Court­ house Lawn In Downtown Hastings. Sponsored by the Friends ol the Library, this event provides many fun activities for kids. Don't miss IL 7. Hog Callin' Contest - July 16. Be the. first person to practice your hog calling on South Jefferson Street this week end we will give you two tickets to the Mel McDaniel Show at the Fair this Friday. (Umlt one.) We were turned down again In our efforts to get Hog Callin' as a recognized event at the fair, but we are still trying. If you stand up after Mel's show and call some hogs. It might help. 8. All American Toddy Boar Picnic - July 10-20. Bring your favorite teddy bear to Bosley's this week. Introduce us, and we will buy you e Cone Zone cone. 9. Next Tuesday, July 22, the Lake Odessa Lions Club sponsors the Kelly-Miller Circus at the fairgrounds In Lake O. Proceeds help the Lions do good deeds. 10. Croat TanOH-July 10. Due to the over­ cast weather lately, we had to cancel our annual Suntan Contest. Watch for details later. 11. Ernest Hemingway's Birthday-July 21. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky celebrates Moon Day and Sir Edmund Hillary's Birthday (July 20) by having a aale thia week. The Buck would go to the moon to get you a good deal but you don't have to climb any mountains to take advantage of hla weekly specials, Just shop our weekly Reminder ad. 2. Special In our Cosmetics Department Buy a Revlon Lipstick and get a free spray bottle of Jontue or Charlie cologne. 3. See our Rainbow Impressions cards In the Sentiment Shop, they sparkle with Just the message you want to send. 4. Check your blood pressure free In our Pharmacy anytime and while you visit pick up your free copy of “Cancer How to Reduce Your Risk". 5. Every Wednesday Is Double Print Day at Bosley's. Get a second set of prints free on Wednesdays. Stop In for details. 6. More Wind Socks Just arrived In our Pause Gift Shop.. 7. Parking Is free when you Shop South Jefferson Street and Downtown Hastings. Park Free In the lot behind Bosley's or If you use a meter, get free ■Gobbler Food" at Bosley's.___________ •Ont of tht dlfficuHitt in tht Itngutgt It thtt til of our trordt from loott uting htvt lott thtlr tdgt." — Emeat Hemlogwsy OSLEY Default having been mode in the condition* of o cartain mortgage mode the 18th day of Moy. 1979. executed by EUGENE ft. ZAPCZYNSKI a tingle man a* mortgagor, to THE HASTINGS CITY BANK, a Michigan Banking corporation, doing business at Hatting*. Michigan, at mortga­ gee. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deed* for Barry County. Michigan, on Moy 22. 1979. In Liber 24) on Page 292. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice Forty Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety and 09/100 ($40,890.09) Dollar* for principal and interest, no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by *oid mort­ gage and the power of *ole in •old mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice l» hereby given thot on Friday. July 18. 1986. at 2:00 o'clock In the afternoon, at the Eost front door of the Court House in the City of Hasting*, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sole ond sold to the h.ghest bidder, ot public auction or ven­ due. for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due ond un­ paid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon ot elevon (11%) percent per onnum. together with the logoi costs ond charges of sole, in­ cluding the attorney fees os provided by law in said mortgage, the lands ond premises in said mortgage mentioned ond de­ scribed as follows, to wit: Lot 37 of Algonquin Estates, according to the recorded plot thereof, os recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on page 22. ond Lot 36 of said Algonquin Estates. EX­ CEPT. beginning at the South­ west comer of said Lot 36. thence Easterly X leet along the North line of Jeanne Drive, thence Northwesterly parallel to the Southwesterly line of Lot 36. 243 foot, more or less, to waters edge Algonquin Lake, thence Westerly to Southwesterly line ol sold Lot. thence Southeasterly to place of beginning, being a port of the Southeast 7. of Section 2. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec 27A. 3240 C.L. (1943) Sec 600.3240 Is six months. Dated: June 19. 1986 Richard J. Hudson of Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw 8 Fisher Attorneys for Hostings City Bonk 607 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (7-17) Ted, with some of the hand-crafted souvenirs he bought while In south­ ern Africa, Is shown back home. The jacket he’s wearing is covered w'th patches from the various places he visited while living In Zimbabwe. On June 30. Ted Kcniston returned from an 11-month stay in Masvingo. Zimbabwe, where he lived with four different families, at­ tended school, played several sports new io him and traveled to various parts of southern Africa. “I'd definitely go again. I loved it." says Ted of his stay. "I had my bad spells, but more good ones (than bad ones)." Ted is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hummel of 420 Oakdale Rd . Hastings. Hc is the first foreign exchange student from Hastings High School to study overseas while still an undergraduate. Hc was also the first exchange student sponsored by the Hastings Rotary Club. "I found out how much I know about the United Sutto. I sort of took for granted what we have here. If I had a nickel for every time they told me I couldn't get something in Zim­ babwe. I’d be rich." Zimbabwe is in southern Africa, bordered by South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique. The country gained its in­ dependence in 1980. The population is about eight million. It is ruled by a Socialist prime minister. The people are represented by 100 members of the House of Parliament, in which there arc eighty seats for blacks and twenty for whites, says Ted. When Ted arrived in Africa, he went through some culture shock, he said, combin­ ed with jet lag after an 18-hour plane flight. "It fch really wierd (being in a different country)." says Ted. "It was hard to get started but the blacks made me feel al home — more than the whites did. It was different tiltin' I expected." Ted says there were many differences bet­ ween America and Zimbabwe. "The biggest difference is probably the way the black people live. Many still live in itatch ed huts. Many of the women earn their PARK babies on their backs. They are still quite primitive in many ways." he says. "They speak their own language, called Shona. Sometimes at school they would just sun talking in their language and I would feel really lost. "Some of them live in the modem world, but most still live in huts. "The people were more willing to help me than I thought they would be. They showed me around quite a bit. "The lifestyle there is slower, easier and more carefree. There isn't quite as much of a rush. "The whole town went dead at one o'clock for lunch every day. Everything stopped. "School was quite a bit d fferent," says Ted. "We had to wear uniforms. "When the teacher walked into the room, we had to stand and say. 'Good morning, sir' or 'Good morning, ma'am*. "Everybody's more serious about their school work. If homework is not completed, the headmaster will 'cane' you (hit you with a cane) "If we got in trouble, boys got beaten and girls had to weed the garden. "Teachers had to be addressed as 'sir' or 'ma'am' and students were not allowed to argue with them." Zimbabwe students "really study things in detail." says Ted. "All their tests are essay. Here, essay questions may take up one or two pages, but they usually took up about six Rf»”Everybody had to participate in athletics. Ted says. Primary sports were basketball, tennis, cricket, squash, rugby, and track and field. Ted played most of the sports offered in schtol with the exception of rugby, which he played in town at a young men's sports club. Farming was somewhat different in Zim­ Bank on Saturday babwe than it is in Barry County. Ted says. The Zimbabweans raise wheat, com. tobacco, and cattle. "Farmers are whites and the blacks are in the military. The farms are really far away from the towns, even more so than here. "Most of the farmers are wealthy and the farms arc quite a bit bigger (than here). "Each farm is like a little village One farmer even had his own store." Many large animals still freely roam the land. Ted was able to see plenty of giraffes, elephants, water buffalo, wildebeasts. antelope and other native African animals in their natural surroundings. "You could probably walk up and shake hands if you wanted to. they would get so close" hc says. Ted enjoyed staying with his host families. Hc says they respected his teenage need for independence. And each family had iu own habits. The Rotary Club arranged for him to slay with more than one family so he could ex­ perience a variety of home lifestyles and so hc wouldn't get too emotionally attached to one family. The four families were whites. There names were as common as Hills. Haynes. Short and Crocker. Both mothers and fathers worked various jobs. Ted had several host brothers and sisters and even some nieces and nephews. Ted was able to do quite a bit of traveling during his stay, he says. He visited Victoria Falls, the earth’s largest waterfall and one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Hc traveled mostly by car. but took a plane on a few of the longer trips. There is a lot of beautiful scenery in the southern part of the continent, he says. Some of the highlights of his travels were Lake Kariba, the world's largest man-made lake; the Great Zimbabwe Ruins, built by a tribe over 1.000 years ago and still intact; and the grave of Cecil Rhodes, the founder of Rhodesia. His only regret after the whole trip was that he didn't get to sec the eastern part of Zimbabwe. "The eastern part is supposed to be one of the most beautiful areas (of the country)," says Ted. He also went to Sun City, South Africa and other parts of that country, while it was receiving much negative media attention in the states. "I didn't notice anything different," says Ted of the reported turmoil. "Blacks were get along. "There are also 'coloreds’ (people who are neither black now white) and Indians. Of all these groups, the whiles still make up the big­ gest majority. "The whites have to learn a black language." adds Ted. "and universities are over 50 percent black." He adds that while he does not approve of apartheid, the situation is not like it appears on television. His mother. Linda Hummel, says she didn't like to think about what she heard on the news while Ted was staying in Africa. "Probably the worst time was when they at­ tacked at the capitals of Zimbabwe. Zambia and Botswana. Ted said he wou d call. He always calls early in the morning. "We waited and waited and waited, but didn't hear from him. I thought of a thousand reasons why he didn’t call. 1 just hated to think about it," she says as she beams at her son who once again sits on the living room couch before her eyes. "It was his first time out of the country and the first time away from his family," she says. "I was very happy to see him come home." Ted took the trip during what would have been his junior year of high school. He is eligible to be a senior this year, but is uncer­ tain whether he will enter the 1 Ith or 12th grade. Ted missed college aptitude tests and some college prep courses he would normally have taken while a junior, his mother says, and fit­ ting them all into one year might be difficult. Ted still has not totally adjusted to being home. "h's different; it's almost like 1 don't know anybody again. It’s a bit hard getting started now." Ted said he is grateful to the Hastings Rotary Club for sponsoring him on his trip. or services In which any manu­ facturing. assembling. or fabricating is merely Incidental to and an unsubstantial part of TO: THE*RESIDENTSANO PROP­ the business. Previous existing subsections under this Section ERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE re renumbered accordingly. TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. SECTION PRIVATE ADMICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER OELDS OR ANtCRAFT LARDING INTERESTED PERSONS: STRIPS. This Section amend* PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the article VII of the Prairieville Prairieville Township Board has Township Zoning Ordinance by adopted Ordinance No 46 the addition of a new Section amending the Proiriovillo Town­ 6.12-4 to allow private airfields ship Zoning Ordinance In the or aircraft landing strips os a following respects: special use in all zoning classi­ SECTION L PRJURKVHLE fications subject to certain conMDCNTS FIAT. This Section dWions and limitations, including, amend* Section 5.1 of the Prairie­ but not limited to. the require­ ville Towns tip Zoning Ordinance ment of a minimum 20-acre par­ pertaining to the recorded plot cel ond limitations on the com­ of Prairieville Heights Plot so mercial use of any such private as to roxone Lof No. I therein airfield or aircraft landing strip. to the "C-1" Rural Areo Con­ SECTION V. SEVEXANUTY. This venience Commercial District Section provides that the provi­ zoning classification. sions of this Ordinance ore SECTION IL FEMES, WALLS, separate. AND SCREENS. This Section SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE emends Section 4.32 of the AND REPEAL OF C0NFUCTMG Prairieville Township Zoning PROVISIONS. This Ordinance Ordinance so os to provide thot shall take effect immediately no fence, wall, other than neces­ upon publication. All Ordinances sary retaining wall, or other or parts ot Ordinances in con­ screening structure located with­ flict with this Ordinance are in the side or front yard ol o lot hereby repealed. in a residential district (other PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE than the front yard of o water­ that this Ordinance wos adopted front lot) shall exceed six feet by the Prairieville Township In height. This Section is fur­ Board of its meeting held on ther emended to provide that July 9. 1966. no such fence, wall, or other PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE screening structure located with­ that the full text of this Ordi in the front yard of o water­ nance ba* been posted in the front lot in o residential district office of the Prairieville Town­ shall exceed four (4) feet in ship Clerk at the address set height. forth below ond that copies of SECTION III. “C-1" LAND USE this Ordinance may be purchased REGULATIONS This Section or inspected at the office of the amends Section 6 <B of the Prairieville Township Clerk dur­ Prairieville Township Zoning ing regular business hours of Ordinance bv tho addition ot a regular working days following new subsection "1" to allow os the date ol this publication. a permitted use in the JANETTE ARNOLD. Clerk Rural Areo Convenience Com­ Prairieville Township mercial District zoning classifi­ 10115 South Norris Road cation any business primarily for Delton. Michigan 49046 the retail sale of merchandise (616)623 2664 p i ;- NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZOMNO ONDMANCE THEgJQJdJ n. Drive-in Windows are open from — 9:00 a m. tu 12:00 Monday thru Thursday Drive-in Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. ATM Banking Every Hour of Every Day in our Convenient East Lobby! ASTINGS violence or riots." Ted says, however, that if South Africa gains iu independence, hc doesn't think it will be the end of the country's problems. "Whites make up only 25 percent of the population. There are 12 or 13 different tribes in the country, with the biggest being Zulus. "Each tribe is going to want things its own way. but with so many, it will be be hard to Legal Notices PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ANK of friendly to me. they didn't seem too mad and they walked around in stores freely. ''They (the South Africans) didn't say one thing or another. I didn't hear anything about the American involvement. I didn’t see Ted took this picture while at Victoria Falls, the world’s largest waterfall, and one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Quickly and Conveniently A1’ I () N A L QUOTE lipRRFjmRCY- Local student returns from African stay NOTICE OF MONTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE WEST STATE AT BROADWAY /Member FDIC All deposits insured op to $100,000” STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF MEANING File No. 86-19506-SE the matter of CHESTER E. STOWELL. Deceased. Social Sec­ urity Number 370-10-8459. TAKE NOTiCE. On July 28.1986 at 10-.X a.m.. in the probate court­ room, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert J. Stowell for commencement of proceedings in the above estate matter, for the appointment of Robert J. Stowell os Personal Representative of the Estate, for o determination of heirs of the deceased, that the Will of the deceased be admitted to Probate, ond that claims against the estate be determined. Creditor* are hereby notified that copies of all claims ogainst the deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the personal representative ond to the Court on or before September 24, 1986. Notice is further given thot the estate will then be assigned to person* appearing of record to be entitled. July 7. 1986 Robert J. Stowell 4968 Marlette Avenue Kentwood. Ml 49508 David A. Dimmers (P12793) DIMMERS A McPHILLIPS 220 South Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 (7-17) �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, July 17,1986- Page 3 Nine-year-old dies in minibike accident Eric Yoder A ninc-ycar-old Hastings boy died early Sunday evening when tht minibike hc was driving collided with a pickup truck. Eric Matthew Yoder of 519 S. Whitmore Rd. was pronounced dead al Pennock Hospital shortly after the 6:16 p.m. accident. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Team report that Yoder was exiting the driveway of a friend's house and failed to stop and look for cars. A pickup truck driven by David J. Green. 35, of Rt. 2, 129th Ave., Shelbyville, was unable to avoid colliding with the bike. Trooper Kenneth Langford said. Langford said Eric and his older brother Jason had been riding their minibikes al friend Greg Roalh's home on Gun Lake Road prior to the accident Jason left to go home, Langford said, and Eric gave Greg a ride around Greg's house. "Greg got off, started for his house, and yelled for Eric to be careful.” Langford said. "Greg had his back lo the road. Eric went down the driveway and apparently did not stop. When hc entered the road he was struck by Mr. Green.” Langford said a high embankment near the road prevented both Eric and the pickup driver from seeing one another until it was too late. Langford said Green, who was on his way home, tried lo swerve to avoid Etic, but the boy’s bike hit the truck’s right front quarter and sent the bike and Eric flying 40 feet away. Green went into the ditch and then pulled back out, Langford said. According to Langford, Green was a "basket case” after the accident, telling police that his father had been killed in a similar accident. Eric's parents reached the accident scene before police did. Langford said, and he said that even with his experience the accident aftermath was hard to witness. Langford said the boy had been wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, but died of multiple trauma. Yoder's death is the eighth traffic-related fatality to occur in Barry County since January 1. Five of those fatalities have occur­ red within the past four months. Michigan State Police traffic statistics in­ dicate that by this time last year, the same number of fatalities had occurred in the county. Eric is survived by his parents Eli and Debra, his brother Jason, a half brother and half sister, a maternal grandmother, his pater­ nal grandparents, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He would have attended third grade at Southeastern Elementary next fall. A funeral mass was held Wednesday al St Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Swimmer drowns in Gull Lake Sunday A 20-ycar-old Kalamazoo man drowned late Sunday afternoon in Gull Lake, and as of Wednesday afternoon, his body had still not been recovered. Divers from the Kalamazoo County Sheriffs Department were still hoping Wednesday to recover the body of Paul H. Smith of 4012 Canterbury. Kalamazoo. Smith was swimming in deep water when he went und^r and failed to surface. Lt. John Woods of the Kalamazoo County Sheriffs Department said. Woods said Smith had been riding in a boat with his brother Anthony. 24, and a friend, John Wyma of Kalamazoo, when hc decided to jump out of the boat and go for a swim. Woods said high winds pushed the boat away from Smith, and Smith’s brother was unsuccessful at attempts to throw Smith a lifeline. The brother then jumped into the water to try to rescue Smith, but could not hang on to him. Woods said. Smith slipped under the water and never resurfaced. Woods said. Woods said Gull Lake, which straddles the Barry County/Kalamazoo County line, is deep and spring fed. and he could not predict the chances of recovering the body immediately. Smith was unmarried at the time of his death and was living with his parents in Kalamazoo. PUBLIC OPINION: Favorite activity at the Barry County Fair? Attorney chases down possible bicycle thief A stolen bike, a mad bike owner, a chase, a crash ending and a suspect with • bunged-up big toe — Hastings attorney Da^ H. Tripp might have thought he was in u* middle of a Walt Disney movie recently his bicycle was stolen from the Southside Pi*' za parking lot. Tripp's mini-adventure began late in tk evening of June 21. he said in a statement to Barry County Sheriffs deputies, when he sd out on his bike from his Marsh Ro* residence to remove a railroad tie from the middle of the parking lot at the Gun Lake pU- za store he owns. When hc arrived, hc said in his statemert. he left his bike outside while hc went in hit store to get a hand cart. While he was entering the store, hc said, he passed a young male. When Tripp came back outside, he said, the bike was gone and the chase was on. Tripp checked around and the owner of • nearby store said someone had ridden the bike west down Marsh Road. With one of his pizza store employees driv­ ing, Tripp gave chase, he said. After driving around for awhile, the paif had seen nothing and headed back to the store, Tripp said. On Lis way back, however, he saw the young man who'd passed by him at his store. "I confronted him. he gave me his name, I told him 1 was going to call the police," Tripp said in his statement. Tripp then returned to his store, where some of his friends said the bike may have been spirited away on the back of a pickup truck. After calling police. Tripp gave chase again, looking for the pickup. While looking for the pickup. Tripp said, he saw a bike with "reflectors similar to mine" being ridden in the opposite direction. Tripp tried to head the bicyclist off at the pass, partially pulling into a driveway and blocking the roadway, he said. The bicyclist wasn’t to be stopped. He rode onto the lawn, across the driveway, around Tripp’s car, and "kept on going". Tripp reported. Tripp turned around, gave chase again, caught up to the bicyclist, pulled up beside him and ordered him to stop, Tripp said. Just then an oncoming vehicle threatened the immediate extinction of all, and in the Sen. Dole Is disbelieved To the editor. After reading your article, "Farm Economic System needs overhauling," 1 can't believe hc said it. 1 can't believe Senator Dote said hc didn't believe agriculture was going Ail of business anywhere. You’d think he's spent the last few years in Washington. It's sad that Senator Dole condcmis the high cost of farm programs and then alto con­ demns the remedy. We’ve spent far acre on ag programs in the last five years than ever before with less benefit to family fanners. These programs have all been voluntary participation programs that have benefitted a select few but have done little to help the average family farmer, particularly young operators who came in at high cost. They have done nothing to raise farm prices and the cur­ rent farm bill, even if it costs the $30 billion a year that Dole suggests, guarantees that farm prices will be lower each of the next several years. Senator Dole says mandatory supply pro­ grams arc not a viable alternative that can work. With the costly programs we’ve had when one producer cuts back another doubles up. A mandatory program that required a cer­ tain percentage cut back by everyone could cut production the needed amount and could be accompanied by higher prices at less cost. If this included a mandatory sod rotation then good land as well as poor would hav • to be in­ cluded in .he set aside. In observance of Hastings’ Sesquiccntennial. the Thomapplc Garden Club wants to recognize the top flower and vegetable gardens in the Hastings area. Periodically during the months of July and August, the club will give away a ribbon to the owners of gardens that are judged the bestIf you would like club members to look over your garden for consideration as a win­ ner. contact Agnes Smith. Margaret Lord. 945-4774. Randy Snore Here s the Question: Jody Welker, Freeport: She says "the dairy bams" are her favorite pan of the fair because "my kids are in 4-H and that's where they're involved. We raise registered Holstein*. Chad Phillips, Alto: "Showing animals" is his favorite activity because “it doesn't cost any monev and it’s easy." Chad say? hc also enjoys working with animals and has been showing for two years. Greg Phillip*. Alto: "Watching cows, showing, and when I get pnze money' arc his favorite things Al Lake Odessa I won $40!” Working with animals. Greg says, is "a lot of fun.” Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community ~~ jockeying of positions sn that two phicles and one bike could occupy a relativey small space at the same time, the bicyclist *ound up behind Tripp’s car. It was then that the bicyclist hit the rear of ‘npp's car. Tripp said. . Tripp slowed down and the bicyclist failed ® an attempt to go around him. The bicyclist Tripp’ s car, banging up the car’s rear end *°d the bicyclist’s big toe. The bicyclist retired to the hood of a nearby ca£“ntil police arrived, deputies said. The cyclist told police later that he was "at ■ friend's house, swimming," and had just gotten out of the lake when Tripp approached him and accused him ot stealing the bicycle. The man. 19-year-old Larry S. Maddon of *•68 Joy Rd.. Shelbyville, told police he denied stealing the bike and Tripp left. Mad­ den said another friend "whom he refused to •dentify" rode up on a bike later on. ‘‘Madden said the friend asked him to take me bfe to Wildwood Road.” deputies reported. Madden knew that at that point the bike ^longed to Tripp, he told police, but decided what the —" and began to ride the bike to Wudwood when he was intercepted by Tripp. The incident was initially reported as a minor accident, but police eventually arrested Madden on charges of larceny under $100. 945-2861. or — EDITORIAL: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Roman Feldpausch exemplified our ideals The people of Hastings have been fortunate in the past 83 years to witness and share in the life of Roman Feldpausch. In the succession of peopie and businesses, few men or women so well represent the entrepreneural spirit that has made America the land of opportunity. His life proves again that you can make a successful career in a small town. Roman Feldpausch started small, with only one store in the 1930’s, and produced much — a substantial chain of food stores in southcentra] Michigan. I learned early that the secret of a successful business is quality­ control. You can t cut short, you must give the best merchandise at com­ petitive prices.” he once said in an interview. His philosophy pervaded through all of the successes and continues to touch hundreds of thousands of customers who shop the Felpausch stores today. Roman Feldpausch was a pioneer who introduced the self-service, cash supermarket to this area. He was willing to take on new challenges, a quality that shows through in his remark that he tried a lot of things that didn’t work, then made adjustments to make them work. In later years, he pursued another dream, retiring to work in his garden and to travel. He enjoyed both his work and his retirement. Roman Feldpasuch had the foresight and the courage to turn a family business into a major chain. Such men and the locally-owned, indepen­ dent, community-oriented businesses that they create are the binding strength of our system of free enterprise and our American way of life. Madden pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charges Tuesday and was fined $25 and made to pay $55 in court costs. County Solid Waste group meeting Barry County Solid Waste Oversight com­ mittee will meet Tuesday, August 5, at 1:30 P-m. at Barry County Health Department. Policemen commended for nabbing jewelry thieves State Highway Dept having picnic Michigan State Highway retired and present employees are holding a potluck picnic, Sund«y. July 27 at 12:30 at the home of Rex and Bene Firsbey. Bring a dish to pass and your table service. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Your Hastings garden might be a winner! Dave Lloyd VIEWPOINT Senator Dole along with others continues to harp on exports. A recent news report stated that we are now importing more food than we are exporting. Along with this we have the Rcugnn embargo. The administration plans to spend $1 billion in subsidies to encourage farm exports. Apparcndy to punish Russia for something or other she is being denied benefits under this program so it is going elsewhere for wheat this year. As Russia is our biggest potential customer, this is just another effective embargo on exports. I fail to see how anyone can oppose produc­ tion controls. On June 17th the Wall Street Journal stated, "as the winter wheal harvest began last month the U.S. already had enough wheat to make 27 loaves of bread for each of the worlds 4.9 billion inhabitants." How can we then in good conscience continue to mine our soil to produce more record crops to sell at less than the cost of production? We have two choices, we can control pro­ duction by cutting back whatever acres are necessary to bring supply into line with need or we can continue to eliminate farmers. Sincerely, Cart McDvain Hastings Attorney gave Guv a choice To the editor: Thank you for your kind editorial remarks concerning my qualification for appointment to Judge of Probate for Barry County. After long consideration of the facts of the matter I came to agree with those many people in the county who felt that the matter of a new judge was far too important to be left to a handful of men in downtown Hastings. Should it have been possible for Judge Loughrin to retire in May, there would have been an election called for this November which would have allowed die voters in Barry County to participate in the decision. Because I had hoped that this might happen I did not apply to Governor Blanchard for Lis consideration until the June filing date had passed. It is my belief that if the people are to be denied a voice in the selection of a judge, the Governor should, at the least, be given a choice. Since others had been discouraged from seeking the post the task fell to me. It is a task that I accept, gladly. Sincerely, Carol Jones Dwyer Nashville The arrest of two Hastings men in connec­ tion with the recent burglary of Gilmore Jewelers in Hastings has led to commenda­ tions for several of the Hastings City Police personnel involved in the burglary investigation. Patrolman Jerry Sarver received a citation for professional excellence from the depart­ ment's awards board, made up of the police chief, the city detective and another ranking officer. Patrolman Clifford Morse received a letter of commendation. Dispatcher Josephine Rogers and Reserve Officer Tiffany Perry both received letters of commendation. And a unit citation for professional ex­ cellence was awarded to Sarver. Morse, and Sgt. Lowell Wilde. Police Chief Mark Steinfort said that the of­ ficers’ commendations marked the first time his department has used its new awards policy, instituted two years ago by Steinfort. The policy, modeled after the Michigan State Police program, provides awards for valor, bravery, lifesaving, professional ex­ cellence, and physical fitness, among others. Steinfort said Wilde, Morse and Sarver all helped to nab two men in connection with the burglary only hours after the store's front window had been smashed and part of the jewelry in the display case removed. Tiffany was in on one of the arrests, he said, and dispatcher Rogers helped monitor radio traffic that was crucial to the investigation. The burglary happened shortly after the downtown was blacked out by an automobile accident on State Street June 8. Wilde, Morse and reserve officer Perry were policing the accident when they got a call that Gilmore’s had been burglarized, Steinfort said. Wilde remained at the accident scene and Morse and Perry went to Gilmore's and re­ mained there until store owners could arrive to secure the store. With the city’s regular patrol crew busy at either the accident or at Gilmore's, there was no one left to conduct immediate investigation of the burglary. Patrolman Sarver, who was off-duty at the time, overheard police communicitions about the burglary, Steinfort said, and decided to report for duty. Sarver had overheard Morse talking about possible suspects on the police radio, Steinfort said, and Sarver proceeded to one of the suspect's houses. After monitoring the hopse for awhile. Sarver was able to apprehend one of the home’s occupants walking away with part of the jewelry stolen in the burglary. Steinfort The burglar, Eugene Gibson, 23, of 738 E. State St., Hastings, later pleaded guilty to at­ tempted burglary. The man intercepted by Sarver, Donald R. Cousins Jr., 18, of 636 E. Grand St., testified in court later that Gibson had asked him to take some of the jewelry after Gibson had returned to his home following the burglary. Steinfort said Morse was to be commended for remembering who had been downtown prior to the blackout, thus giving police the necessary suspects to conduct their investigation. DNR to test city dump for leaks The old city dump on State Road near the west edge of the city will be tested to see if any dangerous chemicals are leaking into the ground water. Doing the testing is the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources, which has receiv­ ed a grant to test landfills across the slate for pollution contaminants. Permission to conduct the study was given by the Hastings City Council Monday, but not before members split four to four on whether to delay its consent. Councilmembers were concerned about language in the DNR request that might make the city liable for some of the costs incurred in the study. That language was deleted from the request form and the mayor was authorized to sign it. Public Service Director Mike Klovanich said the old dump, closed to the public for two years now. was used primarily by commercial businesses, and there’s no way of knowing what chemicals, if any, have been stored on the site. If toxic substances are found to be leaking into the water, the city may be responsible for getting rid of the dangerous waste. Klovanich said, and in that case, (hc city would incur the costs of such a clean-up. rhe dump is located near the Thomapple River. It is currently used by city maintenance workers for disposing of tree limbs, etc. In lieu of the old city dump, city residents use the Hastings Sanitary Service landfill on North Broadway. said. The man was arrested, and with evidence gathered from his arrest and evidence gathered from witnesses police interviewed, a warrant for the arrest of the actual burglar was obtained. Greg Phillips Dave Lloyd, Freeport — I like all the rides and all the things you can look at. You get to meet lots of people. Randy Snore, Hastings — I like the con­ cession stands, the women, the rides, the trac­ tor pulling, and the demolition derby. It's loo bad I gotta work down here. (Snore and Lloyd arc acting as parking lot attendants through the Michigan Youth Corp program.) Joan Button, Otsego — We love the horses. We’re in the horse business. We have three or four horses in the (harness) races to­ day. We hope to have a winner. We like the cattle too. My daughter's been in 4-H for quite awhile. Drivers in article listed incorrectly A July 10 story on a North Broadway acci­ dent listed the drivers of the vehicles incorrectly. The story should have read that dump truck dnver Duane Weeks of Middleville was at­ tempting to turn left into a private drive when pickup truck driver Robert J. Griffin of Hastings started to pass to the left of Weeks' vehicle and smashed into it. Griffin was cited for improper passing. /------------- --- The Hastings Banner Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. 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We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, July 17,1986 Lloyd A. Miller Lucille Mae Stauffer Harry Morrison HASTINGS - Mr. Harry H. Morrison. 39, of 1215 Starr School Rd.. Hastings, died Sun­ day. July 13, 1986, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Ju­ ly 17. at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Larry Silverman will officiate with burial in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Borgess Hospital Trauma Unit. Kalamazoo. Mr. Morrison was injured two weeks ago at the Hillsdale Green Acres Racetrack, when as a jockey his horse suddenly went through a fence and threw him. Mr. Morrison was bom June 11. 1947 in Hastings, the son of Vale and Marilyn (Aspinall) Morrison. He was raised in the Dowling area and graduated in 1965 from Nashville High School. He served in the Ar­ my from 1966 to 1968 and received his tZscharge from the reserves in 1972. He had been employed by Hastings Manufacturing Co. since 1968. Mr. Morrison is survived by his wife, the former Sherry Bullock; one son, James Mor­ rison at home; three stepsons, Glenn Fulford of Hastings, Lenny Fulford at home and Joel Fulford of Ionia; three step daughters, Mrs. Kip (Debra) Morris of Hastings, Mrs. Terry (Cathy) Green of Kalamazoo and Joanna Fulford at home; his mother, Marilyn Mor­ rison of Hastings a brother Terry Morrison of Ohio and four step grandchildren. HASTINGS - Mrs. Lucille Mae Stauffer, 68, of III S. Wall Lake Rd., Hastings, died Sunday, July 13, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services were held 1:30 Wednesday. July 16, at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. David B. Nelson Jr., officiated with burial in River­ side Cemetery. Visitation will be held 7 to 9 Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Barry County Retarded Children. Mrs. Stauffer was bon July 22, 1917 in Hastings Township, the daughter of Loren and Nellie (Cronk) Foote. She was a lifelong Hastings area resident, attending Hastings High schools and graduating in 1937 from Hastings High School. Her first marriage to Gordon Gray ended in divorce. She was mar­ ried to Stanley Stauffer on July 23, 1949. She was employed at Cut Rate Shoe Store, LyBarker Drug Store and Kist Dairy Store. She was a longtime volunteer at Freeport Day Care Center. Mrs. Stauffer is survived by her husband. Stanley; two daughters, Nancy Lee Morgan of Hastings and Mrs. Michael (Linda) Horton of Nashville; one son, William A. Stauffer of Hastings; six grandchildren; two great­ grandchildren. three brothers, Floyd Foote of Nashville. Robert and Jack Foote of Hastings; one sister, Mrs. Clarence (Ruth) Curtis of Delton. She was preceded in death by a infant son, Gordon Gray and two brothers, Eddie and Fred Foote. NASHVILLE - Mr. Lloyd A. Miller. 7|,Of Rl. Hager Rd.. Nashville, died Saturday. Ju. ly 12. 1986 at Pennock Hosptial. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tues­ day. July 15 at Vogt Chapel Wren Funeral Homes. Rev. Lester DeGroot officiated with burial in Lakeview Cemetery . Mr. Miller was bom December 9. 1914 in Nashville the son of John and Edith (Ap­ pleman) Miller. He was a lifelong Nashville area resident. His employments included Lentz Table Co., Bili Dean Flowers and Mulbury Fore Golf Course. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Fern McElheny of Grand Rapids. Mrs. Marie Stanley of Nashville, and Mrs. Ethel Allen of Hastings, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Elton E. (Al) Sanderson MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Elton E. (Al) Sanderson. 83. of Middleville died Friday. July II. 1986 at Barry County Medical Facili­ ty. At his request there will be no funeral or memorial services. Mr. Sandrrson has willed his body to Michigan Stole University. Memorials may be made in his name tc Hastings Elks Lodge No. 1965 Major Project. Arrangements were by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Mr. Sanderson was bom December 31. 1902 in Argyle Township, Michigan, the son of Edward E. and Ida M. (Bradshaw) Sander­ son. He was married to Margaret F. Loomis. He owned the Middleville Hotel for 17 years. Hc is survived by his wife, Margaret daughter, Joyce (Jim) Morway; son Gene (Joyce) Sanderson all of Middleville; grand­ daughter. Sheila Morway; grandson. Steve Sanderson, granddaughter. Deb. (Terry) Cole, five great-grandchildren. Teresta. Brad, Lee Ann. Sarah and Kim. Douglas H. Gravelie ATTEND SEWS CHURCH OF JXSU5 CHRIST L/TTBR- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 B. Woodlawn. Haitian. Mkblna 944 4004 Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. FIRST CHURCH OP GOO. 1330 N Broad Joshua Robert Reed a.ru. Wonhlp Sarrica; FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 2<»» W Green Sirrd. Hartinp. Mich.. 4MO5R t6l6| WSW4 David B Nalion Jr Sunday. July »l.30 a m WorU»p Service ■ Room 1 OB. 9 30a m Sunday Schon!. 1030.m FelkmUupT.me 1030 a m Radio Bzoadcau WBCH. 1100 a m Worahap Service • Sanctuary BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michiana. I Hahin day Roar Phuoe 94B4145 raaidiaca. 643-2934 Middleville Area ST. AUGUSTINE. MMdlevilk Father Walter Spillane. Pastor Phone 792 2449 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 B North SI Michael Anion. P«Mor Phone ■MS 9414 Sunday. July 20 4 00 Early Ser »KT 9 IS Church School (all agr»| 10 30 Wonhip Thurtday. July 17 • 6 30. Softball. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hartinp. Mich. Allan J Weenlnk. In­ terim Minister. Eileen Higbee, Dir. Chriv tian Ed Sunday. July 20 9 30 Worship Semcrs Nursery Provided Broadcast of tins servser over WBCH AM and PM 9 30 Chunh School ciasan lor first grade and behsw ST. ROSB CATHOLIC CHURCH. 106 S. Jefferson. Father Laoa Pohl. Pastor Satur­ day Maa 4.30 p.m.; Sunday Maaers B an. and II a.m. confeaaions Saturday 400-430 pan. Delton Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner ol Bnudway and Center Strrels. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Mary Hom officiating. Country Chapel Church School 1120 a m ; worship 10 IS a m Barfield no church school Worship service M a.m HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH 307 B Marshall Rev Steven Palm Pastor Sunday Morning Sunday School 1000 Morning Worship Service 11:00 Evening Service - 7 30. Player Meeting Wednesday Night • 7 30 Nashville Area TRINITY GOSPBL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Naahvilla Sunday School 945 a m.; Sunday Worship 1 Iffl a_m.; Evening Service 6 00 pat; Bi­ ble Prayer. Wednesday 7 00 pan < * 7 The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: NASHVILLE - Mr. Douglas H. Gravelie. 62, of Nashville, died suddenly Sunday, July 13, 1986, at his home. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, al Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin. Bruce Mayo, Evangelist, officiated with burial in Arbutus Cemetery in Gladwin. Mr. Gravelle was bom October 17, 1923 in Bad Axe. the son of Hernan and Edith Gravelie. He was married to Shirley Ruthig on November 28. 1946 in Ubly, MI. Mr. Gravelle owned and operated Gravcll's Meat Processing at Thornapple Lake, Nashville. He is survived by his wife. Shirley; two sons, Donald Gravelle of Saginaw and Richard Gravelle of Gladwin; two daughters. Mrs. Tim (Lavila) Edick and Mrs. Brad (Lonalee) Smith, both of Gladwin: five grand­ children; his mother, Mrs. Edith Gravelle of Bad Axe; and a sister, Mrs. Marylce Romaker of Lowell. > JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HAST1NCS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hot Ungs ond loke Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, ><KInsurance for your Ufa. Home. Business and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hostings — Hasbville FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1932 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescription*" - 118 5. Jellerson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. M.chigon \________________________________ ________________________ ✓ CHURCH OP THE NAZARENB. 301 Fuller St. M-79 Pastor Thomas Voyles Sunday Scrvtca and Sunday School. 10 aan . Morning Worship II aJB : Bream. Services. Youth 6 pan Bvetung Worship 7 pan.; Wednesday nudweak prayer 7 pan.; Wednesday caravan program 7 p m OrangevilleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE 6921 Marsh Rd two miks south ol Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman Pastor Lan Harris. Sunday School Sept Sunday School. 9 43 am. Church Services 11 am. 6 p m Wcdnes- year olds through adults Nursery staffed at all services Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-3117 (or free transportation in Gun Lake area "Ministering God s Word to Today s World.” ST CYRIL 6 METHODIUS. Gun Lake. Father Waller Spillane Pastor Phone 792 2849 Saturday Matt 5pm Sunday Mass 730am and I! 30am HASTINGS - Joshua Robert Reed, iifant son of Lori Reed of 2868 Airport Rd., Hastings died Friday, July 11. 1986 al Bron­ son Methodist Church in Kalamazoo. Private family burial services were held Saturday, July 12 al Riverside Cemetery Babyland. A memorial service was held 2 p.m. Sun­ day, July 20, at Algonquin Bible Church. Rev., Richard Taggart officiated. . Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home. Eric Matthew Yoder HASTINGS • Eric Matthew Yoder. 9. of 519 S. Whitmore Rd.. Hastings died Sunday. July 13. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Eric was born May II. 1977 at Grand Rapids, the son of Eli A. and Debra (DcLangc) Yoder. He attended Lowell Schools until 1984 when hc moved to Hastings. He would be entering third grade al Southeastern Elementary School. Eric enjoyed bicycling, playing guitar. He was talented at writing songs and short stories and enjoyed an. Surving arc his father and mother of Hastings; one brother. Jason, age 12. at home: a halt brother, Jerry and a half sister. Melissa Hamilton; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Arlinc DcLangc of Dorr: paternal grandparents. Harley and Adeline Yoder of Howard City; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday. I p.m.. July 16 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Cletus Herman of­ ficiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Hastings. Visitation will be Tuesday. July 15, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary will be 8 p.m. Tuesday evening al the Girrbach Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital Fund. Lawrence E. Hom NASHVILLE - Mr. Lawrence E. Hom. 72, of 205 E. Francis St.. Nashville died Wednes­ day. July 9, 1986 at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. Funeral services were held 3 p.m. Fri­ day, July 11 at the Nashville Baptist Church. Rev. Lester DeGroot officiated with burial at Banyville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Leila Hospital Oncology Dept. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Mr. Hom was bom on January 15. 1914 in Charlotte the son of James and Rua (Kent) Hom. He was raised in the Olivet area and at­ tended schools there. Hc lived in Olivet, Bat­ tle Creek and Potterville before coming to Nashville in 1957. Hc was married to Lucretia D. Rice on June 9. 1934. He was employed at General Motors Corp, in Lansing for 19 years, retiring in 1974. He was also engaged in farming for many years. He at­ tended Nashville Baptist Church and the Needmore Bible Church. Mr. Hom is survived by his wife, Lucretia: three sons, L. Neil Hom of Noblesville, IN, J.D. (Dewey) Hom and Ronald Hom, both of Nashville; two daughters, Mrs. Karl (Nancy) Sickler of Orlando, FL and Mrs. Ralph (Lin­ da) Rounds of Nashville; 22 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two brothers. Fancis Hom of Battle Creek and Ted Hom of Bloomington. IL. He was prcceced in death by one brother and two sisters. Woodland News Zion Lutheran Church held a laymen's Sunday this week. Tom Possehn delivered a sermon about the Good Samaritan. Duane Reuther read the liturgy. There was no special music. Zion Lutheran Church is planning to celebrate its 130th anniversary on July 17 w ith a potluck and chicken barbeque after worship A hymn sing will complete the celebration. The Crockford family held an 89th birth­ day picnic for Gladys in Tyden Park. Hastings, recently. Those who attended were Bob and Virginia Crockford. Janice and Earl Clum. Nathan Club. Pat O'Donald and Elizabeth (Clum) O'Donald. June and Dr. Dougls Bonn, and Bob and Jane (Crockford) Lambert and Josh and Eddie. Woodland United Methodist Women are planning to hold their annual ice cream social on Saturday. July 19. from 4:30 to 7 p.m. They will serve homemade barbecued sand­ wiches. pic. cake and ice cream. A free will offering will be taken. This icc cream social is held in the church basement and is usually one of the highlights of Woodland s summer season. Kilpatrick Church Adult Fellowship held a picnic at Jordan Lake Saturday evening. Host families were Clyde anil Dorene Shoemaker and Warren and Olive Soules. There were 36 people at the potluck meal. After eating, some of the guests enjoyed pon­ toon and paddle-boat rides on the lake. Others enjoyed just visiting. The Katherine Circle of Zion Lutheran Church met at the home of Nell Stannard last Wednesday afternoon. Those who attended were Nell Stannard. Betty Hynes. Ruth Niethamer. Mercedeth McMillen. Doris Niethamer. Bernice Vroman. Marge Vroman, and Cathy Lucas. Devotions were ied by Mercedeth McMillen and she asked everyone to recite a prayer they had memorized when they were children. Mrs. Stannard served a delightful date cake. Harold Stannard and Cathy Lucas at­ tended a Barry County Historical Society Board meeting at Provincial House Monday evening. The group watched the VCR tape of the historical materials located by Esther Walton which the society is considering buy­ ing. Esther reported the man in Florida who had the suitcase of letters, books, and other papers originally belonging to the Hastings family of Dr. William Upjohn, had agreed to accept the appraiser's evaluation made from the tape for the collection. The board authorized the treasurer to write a check for the material as the general membership had /voted to purchase the by Catherine Lucas material if it could he bought for the tape ap­ praisal amount. They discussed asking the ap­ praiser to go over the material first hand when it arrives and to speak at a society meeting this fall. Il was discussed to write a letter to all socie­ ty members asking that they support the millage election in August to provide funds for Charlton Park. Woodland Lions Club met Tuesday even­ ing at their den on Main Street. There were 25 at the meeting including three guests, Paul Desgranges. Dick Smith and Gaylord Laughlin. Laughlin is a former Woodland resident, a former Woodland village council president and a former Woodland Lion. He and his wife. Ethel, arc spending a few weeks in the Woodland area. Harold Stannard coordinated the Lions Club meal prepared by members and wives which included ham. potato salad, tossed salad, fruit salad and chocolate or yellow cake. Members discussed holding a public ham dinner in the Woodland park and decided August 2 as the dale. This dinner will include Hawaiian ham with pineapple, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, coffee and cold drink and ice cold watermelon for desert. Tickets will be on sale soon by all Lions Club members This dinner is for the benefit of the Carl Jotdan Scholar­ ship fund. The dinner is usually held in May or June, but will be later this year. The club also did some planning for their annual chicken barbecue dinner held on the Saturday before Labor Day. Pastor George Speas and Clyde Shoemaker attended the Michigan Annual Conference of the United Brethren Church at Carson City United Brethren Campground last week. This conference celebrated the 125th year of the United Brethren Church and the 25th conference of the merged Michigan District with the Detroit and the North Michigan Districts. There were 43 ministers from 38 churches and many lay people at the conference. Kilpatrick Church and Sunday School receiv­ ed seven out of 24 awards given for growth and excellence. They included awards for the largest growth in attendance at Sunday even­ ing service, largest membership growth, greatest growth in Sunday School attendance and a third place award for Sunday morning attendance. Sunday evening services have been suspended at Kilpatrick until September because of vacations and the great number of special services and hymn sings in the area during the summer at other churches and in the parks. Our banking card isn’t just another card. Laura V. Jeffries PLAINWELL - Mrs. Liura V. Jeffries. 87. 3192 Elmwood Beach, Gun Lake, died Tues­ day, July 15. 1986 at Bridgewood Manor in Plainwell. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Satur­ day, July 19 at Wren Funeral Home. Dr. Allen J. Weenink will officiate with burial in Ml. Hope Cemetery in Lansing. Memorials may be made to Michigan Heart Assoc, or American Cancer Society. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, July 18. Mrs. Jeffries was bom December I. 1902 in Elwell, MI, the daughter of John and Nellie (Hilderth) Sadler. She was raised in the Alma area attending schools there. She later attend­ ed Ferris Institute. She was married to Herschel Jeffries on March 6, 1926. She liv^d most of her married life in the Lansing area coming to their Gun Lake home in 1966. She was employed for 27 years at Olds in Lansing retiring in 1963. She was a member of the Oldsmobile Quarter Century Club and GM Girl’s Retirees. She is survived by two sons. Keith Jeffries of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and Kendall Jeffries of Glen Ellyn, IL; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on May 12. 1983. St. Matthias holding Bible School classes St. Matthias Anglican Church 2415 Mc­ Cann Road in Irving, will be holding vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Ju­ ly 21-25. All children from the Hastings and Mid­ dleville area ages four and up are invited to attend. This year's activities will include a worship service. Bible study, crafts, singing, drawing, and dramatics. A mid morning snack will be provided. For more information or transpor­ tation arrangements, cal) 948-2101 <„ 795-7849. °r St. Matthias would also like to announce a change in the Sunday service time. Holy Communion for the remainder of the summer will be at 10 a m. instead of the normal ]| a.m. beginning this Sunday. The 1928 prayer book is used for all ser vices and all are welcome to attend. v Ours is the key to CIRRUS If you have our banking card, you hold the key to the biggest network of banking machines around. There are over 8000 throughout the U.S. and Canada. You'll find them at participating financial institutions, office buildings, con­ venience stores, hospitals, shop­ ping centers, service stations and supermarkets. Bank with us and Cirrus will make your every day banking more convenient. And you'll be able to get emergency cash even when you're out of town. You don't need a special card to use Cirrus. Our card right now will work right now in any machine that has the Cirrus sign. CIRRUS If you don't already have one of our cards, stop in today and find out how you can get the key to Cirrus. Cirrus: It s just one more reason to bank with us. /iMrft Innisrtury Safe and sound banking Member FDIC �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 17,1986— Pages ■SocMm Northland Optical Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames I Benton-Fuerl announce wedding intentions Mr. Larry P. Benton of Nashville and Mrs. Marge A, Benton of Vermontville arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kimberly Ann to Robert Ward Fueri. son of Mrs. Patricia A. Walton of Hastings. Kimberly is a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High School, and is currently employed by Viking Corp, in Hastings. Robert is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School, and is currently employed by Felpausch Food Center in Hastings and Barry Township Police Dept, in Delton. Robert is also a 1985 graduate of KCC. Associates degree in Law Enforcement. A May 23. 1987 wedding is being planned. Dslleys to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Daily of Lake Odessa will celebrate their 50th wedding an­ niversary Sunday. July 20th with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. The event will be held at Cunningham Acres, two miles west of Lake Odessa on M-50. The party will be hosted by their daughter Mr. and Mrs. Merle Martin and Grandson Marty and Mark. An invitation is extended to all relatives, friends and neighbors. No gifts please. > Finkbelner-VanDongen engagement told Brooks-Miller engagement announced Rev. and Mrs. Gary C. Brooks arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Annette Marie to Mr. Darwin Lee Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Miller. Sr., of Freeport. Ml. • Darwin is a 1979 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and is employed by Baby Bliss. Inc. of Middleville. Annette is a 1985 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, and is employed by Naturdizer Shoes at the Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids. An October 4 wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ainsworth of Freeport are pleased to annouce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Finkbeiner, to Daniel VanDongen son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack VanDongen of Battle Creek. The bridc-cicct is a 1979 graduate of Marenisco and a graduate of Gogebic Com­ munity College, and Western Michigan University. She is employed at the Eaton Corp, in Marshall. MI through Pinkerton. Her fiance is owner and operator of quality auto service in Battle Creek. A September 6th wedding is planned. Rltchle-Case exchange wedding vows Ogdens to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Wendy Sue Ritchie and Bruce Ronald Case exchanged wedding vows Saturday, September 14. 1985. 12:30 p.m. at the Cedar Creek Bible Church. Delton, with Pastor Brent Branham performing the double-ring ceremony. Wendy is the daughter of Judith Arias of Cloverdale and Mr. and Mrs. George Ritchie of Delton. Bruce is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Case of Hastings. Mrs. Marilyn Storm, organist and soloist accompanied Mrs. Linda Stampfler, both sisters of the groom, as the two sang "The Wedding Song" and Mrs. Storm sang “Cotne My Love". The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attired in a floor length gown of powder blue dacron organza accented with ruffles and chapel train with white waltz length veil of silk illusion. She carried a cascade bouquet of light blue rose buds, white carnations and lily of the valley. Mrs. Cara Carley, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Christina Arias, sister of the bride, was flower girl. Joshua Storm, nephew of the groom was the ring bearer. Brian and Michelle Case, brother and sister-in-law of the groom were Master and Mistress of Ceremonies. The groom had Bradley Storm, as best mtn. Danielle Arias, sister of the bride, attended the guest book. Honored guests were grandparents of the groom Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hammond and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Case. The reception followed at 2 p.m. in the Church basement with a buffet dinner for about 200 guests. Serving a beautifully four­ tiered wedding cake were Dawn Erskine, sister of the bride and Linda Stampfler, sister of the groom. The traditional groom's cake was cut and served by Heather Storm, friend of the bride and groom. At the punch bowl was Kathy Wellman and Linda Wellman serv­ ed coffee, both cousins of the bride. The couple spent their honeymoon in Nor­ thern Michigan and reside in Hastings. * golden wedding anniversary was « ebraicd by Maurice and Anna Mae Ogden, wy l. 1986. The couple will be honored with “°f*n house given by iheir children on July ■ 1986 from 2 lo 6 p.m al the home of Mr. ™ Mrs. Richard Ogden al 827 S. "Khmgton Street in Hastings. The presence ■nd friendship of loved ones arc lhe only gifs ““■red; no other please Kidders to observe 25th wedding anniversary 20 horsepower, new dual-pedal hydrostatic and cruise control July Clearance — SALE - — SPRING & SUMMER MERCHANDISE Save 30%-40%-50% and More _ Marvin and Marlene White of Hastings are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter. Cynthia Sue. .o Roy Samuel (Sam) Stout. Jr., lhe aon of Roy and Kathleen of Hastings. Sam is a 1984 graduate of Hanings High School. He is currently attending Lake Superior State College where hc is majoring tn electrical engineering technology. Cindy attended lhe Nashville Christian Academy and u currently enrolled in The American School. A 1987 summer wedding is being planned. An Open House on Sunday, July 20. from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. will be held for Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Clouse who were married on May 18th in North Fort Myers, Florida. Mrs. Clouse is the former Virginia Pck of North Fort Myers. Mr. Clouse has been a life­ long resident of Barry County. The couple will have their home in North Fort Myers. The reception will be at the Delton SeventhDay Adventist Church on Pifcr Road at Cedar Creek Road, No gifts please. JD 3960 Forage Harvester JD 3800 Forage Harveeter JD 38 Forage Harveeter JD 336 Baler with 30 Bale Ejector JD 24T Baler NH Baler JD 200 Stacker JD 440 Dleael Combine JD 440 Gas Combine JD 40 Combine ____ • Jewelry Repair • Watch Repair • Engraving aww 1690 Bedford Rd.. 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Values from $85 x: Nothing Runs Like a Deere® Used Farm Equipment — Monday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5:X p.m. Call... 945-3906 Now ■ White-Stout announce engagement Insurance Plans Blue Cross Provider 1510 North Broadway — Hastings — VALUES FROM $20.00 qq Wedding reception planned for Clouses Unique dual-pedal hydrostatic drive lets you change speed and direction on the go, in high or low ranges. That and standard cruise control keep your hands free for steering and other operations... keep you productive with less fatigue. Quik-Tatch feature lets you switch attachments in two minutes. Liquid-cooled 3-cylinder diesel. Optional front-wheel drive. Sw the JOHN DEERE 755 this Wssk at the BARRY COUNTY FREE FAIR — Ask About our Children's Frame Warranty — Men’s knit, oxford and cotton shirts The family of Gary and Judy Kidder, 308 Elm St. Caledonia, will be hosting an open house in honor of the couple’s 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday. July 27. 1986, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Caledonia Lakeside Park. Their three sons, Rory and Nancy of Cedar Springs, and Brian and Mike of Caledonia in­ vite all friends and relatives to attend. No gifts John Deere 755 Prescriptions Filled Frames Repaired or Replaced Prescription Sunglasses Safety Glasses Contact Lens Supplies HOURS 10 to 8 Monday thru Friday 9 to 5:30 Saturday; 11 to 4 Sunday $12.00 NOW AA W/ aww OO aww" □Penney �Page 6- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 17,1986 Summer Special! Ann Landers One Week Dieting 5 Weeks on Program ... Your 6th Week FREE! Birth is not a spectator sport z r diet Bi LCENTER" HASTINGS - Phone 948-4033 Lose 17-25 lbs. in six weeks. Watch the inches disappear — without drugs, stress, fatigue or hunger. Your first consultation is free, including one FREE WEEK on program. Call now! Don’t miss out on this limited time offer. 1615 South Bedford Road (Next to Cappon Oil) OPEN 7-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8-12 Sat. OR ... Call our other Diet Center in Plainwell — 685-6881 BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES "JANE FONDAS NEW WORKOUT TOPS VIDEO LIST •* The Associated Press (c). All rights reserved. The following are the most popular video cassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. < VIDEOCASSETTE SALES< 1. “Jane Fonda's New Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 2. "Back to the Future" (MCA) 3. “The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 4. “Casablanca" (CBS-Fox) 5. ''Rocky IV (CBS-Fox) 6.*'Alice in Wonderland" (Disney) 7. "Playboy Video Centerfold 2" (Karl-Lorimar) 8. "Retum of the Jedi" (CBS-Fox) 16. “Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever" (MGM-UA) 17. "Automatic GolF (Video Associates) 18. "Prime Time" (Karl-Lorimar) 19. “Romancing the Stone" (CBS-Fox) 20. "Cocoon" (CBS-Fox) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS< I .“Bade to the Future" (MCA) 2. "Rocky IV (CBS-Fox) 3. "Cocoon" (CBS-Fox) 4. “Witness" (Paramount) 5. “Jagged Edge" (RCA-Columbia) 6?'To Live and Die in L.A." (Vestron) 7. “Agnes of God" (RCA-Columbia) 8. “Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins" (Thom-EMI) 9. “Pinocchio" (Disney) 10. " Kathy Smith's Ultimate Video Workout" (Jd) 9. "Death Wish 3" (MGM-UA) 10. “ A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge" (Media) 11. “Commando" (CBS-Fox) 12. “Power” (Karl-Lorimar) 13. “Black Moon Rising" (New World) 14?‘Invasion U.S.A." (MGM-UA) 15. " A Chorus Line" (Embassy) 16. “Kiss of the Spider Woman" (Charter) . 1 l."A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge" (Media) * 'The Wizard of Ox" (MGM-UA) 12. 13?'Jagged Edge" (RCA-Columbia) "The 14. King and F (CBS-Fox) IS?'Mary Poppins" (Disney) 17?'Priizi*s Honor" (Vestron) 18."Twice in a Lifetime" (Vestron) 19 “Sweet Dreams" (Thom-EMLHBO) 20.“Silverado" (RCA-Columbia) Dear Ann Landers: I refer to the letter from “Upset in Richmond". How nice to know that I am not the only person who feels that birthing was not intended to be a spectator sport. 1 could no more have had an audience to observe those sacred occasions than to have invited family and friends to witness the con­ ception of my children. 1 am amazed at some of the acquaintances who have lugged tlreir hiph-priccd video equipment into the operating room and taken pictures of the entire procedure. The father is so busy with his photography that hc has no time to give emotional support or help his wife through the difficult times. Suddenly he is a film producer and that is what he is busy with at a time when his wife needs him to squeeze her hand. Another thing that puzzles me is how mothers can give birth at home and encourage their young children to witness the procedure. They say it makes it seem "natural." Labor pains being what they are. 1 think the youngsters would be so traumatized by witnessing the pain that they would be frightened off of motherhood forever. Am I wrong? What is your opinion? OLD-FASH1ONED IN RACINE. WIS. DEAR RACINE; There are different schools of thought on this subject but I tend to agree that it should be strictly a husband-andwife affair without cameras recording the pro­ cedure for posterity. To each his own. but I do believe it is best to spare young children from witnessing the excruiating pain and the blood. It can be ter­ ribly frightening unless there is a great deal of preparation. Sons drift further _ Dear Ann Landers: I would like to offer what I think is at least one of the reasons daughters tend to remain close to their families, before and after marriage, than do sons. When my husband and 1 were first married. I asked him to tell me his parents' birthdays, their anniversary, and the birthdays of his brothers and sisters, so I could send cards. Guess what? Hc didn’t know any of the dates. After many years of marriage, hc finally knows at least the months. How many mothers get letters from thc< married sons? Or arc the letters written by tAc son's wife? In the past few months, 1 have learned something 1 hope I can remember when my son is grown. Mothers-in-law should remain on good terms with their daughters-in-law. or they could find themselves left out a lot. In talking with friends. 1 have discovered that most sons, after marriage, drift away from their parents. If there is a warm, close Brought to you exclusively by... Music Center 945-42X We will give you a s2°° Bill if you will complete a JCPenney Credit Application (Must be 18 years old) "^JCPemey relationship, it's because the daughter-in-law fostered it. - WACO. TEX. DEAR WACO: There's a great deal of truth to your theory. When the mother-in-law does not get along with her son's wife. she in­ variably sees very link of him after marriage. So - establish a good relationship with the woman your son chooses, mother, or you may find yourself on the outside looking in when those special occasions come around and you want to be included. Operation Daughter-in-Uw should start early: from the minute you suspect she might become one. Almost always she will meet you more than half way. ’ Chintziness is pet peeve Dear Ann Landers: I’ve never seen anything in your column about my pct peeve. I am a senior citizen who cats out with friends a couple of times a week. We all have good incomes. When we go to a restaurant one couple orders a single salad. She eats half of it and passes it to her husband and hc finishes it. They do the same with soup and dessert. They claim they cannot eat such large portions. If it is the amount of food that bothers them why can’t they ask for a smaller portion and be prepared to pay the full price? 1 would like to hear your opinion on this subject. It looks to me as if they arc cheap and it is embarassing to be in their company. — DON’T LIKE CHINTZINESS DEAR CHINTZ: Cheap? Surely you jest. Why should anyone throw out either food or money? The couple who cannot handle large por­ tions of food should consider asking for one order of salad, soup or dessert - "To be shared by two." I know of no restaurant that would refuse such a request. This would be infinitely more appetizing to observers than passing a bowl of unfinished soup or a plate of half-eaten salad or dessert to another party. Hyperactivity is ruining mom Dear Ann Landers: J decided to write after reading an article from "Sympathic in Florida." I. also, have an emotionally disturbed son. "Jason." who is six years old. He. too. has been diagnosed as hyperactive. I have taken him to four psychiatrists and tried three different kinds of medication for hyperactivity. So far nothing seems to work. Jason has a violent temper and breaks every thing hc gets his hands on. I can’t let him outside by himself because I never know what hc might do. My main problem is that I’m afraid hc will seriously injure his two younger brothers. I already caught him pushing the baby down the stairs and kicking him. When I talk to Jason about his behavior hc says he is sorry and won’t do it again. Ten minutes later he is do­ ing the same thing. Spanking makes him worse. Hc never cries; in fact, he laughs at me. This makes me furious and causes me to do and say things 1 am ashamed of. 1 have been going around in circles with this boy for almost two years. 1 don't know what to say or do anymore. I would appreciate any help you can give me. - LOST IN WISCONSIN. DEAR LOST: Your state has one of the finest medical centers in the country. It is associated with the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Take your son there for evaluation, first by a neurologist and then by a behavioral specialist. 1 also suggest that you consider tak­ ing Jason to an allergist. Hyperactivity may be caused or aggravated by certain additives in food. Please let me know the results of your visit. I really feel for you. dear. If the doctor sug­ gests family counseling along with medica­ tion. 1 hope you will follow through. Illiteracy rate distribution Dear Ann Landers: I was amazed to read in your column that 13 percent of U.S. citizens 20 years of age (with 8ih grade educa­ tion or less) arc functionally illiterate. Can you tell me where these people live? I find the "figures mind-boggling. -• E.R. IN ROANOKE. DEAR RO: According to Karen Norton in Laubarh Literacy Action. Utah has lhe lowest rate of illiterates. The stales with the highest percentages of illiterates arc Kentucky with 32.8 percent. Tennessee 27.6. West Virginia 27.5 and Arkansas with 27 percent. ////// IWwr'j the story on pot. cocaine. LSD. PCP. and downers. speed? Can you handle them ifyou 're carefid? Send for Ann Landers ’ all-new booklet. "The Low down on Dope. " For each booklet ordered, send $2. plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) lo Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11995. Chicago. Illinois 60611. /////// Planning a wedding? What's right? What's wrong? Ann Landers' "New Bride's Guide" will relieve your anxiety. To receive a copy, send S2 plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11995. Chicago. Illinois. 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE Legal Notice PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SECTION IV. UABUJTY This Section provides thot the Gran- ADOPTMM or OMNMAMCC harmless from oil lost ond ex TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROP­ ERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN. AND All OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Prairieville Township Board has adopted Ordinance No. 45, en­ titled CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY ELECTRIC FRANCHISE ORDINANCE, providing, In sum­ mary. os follows: motion l GRANT OF FRAN­ CHISE. Prairieville Township grants the right to the Con­ sumers Power Company, a Michigan corporation, Its suc­ cessors and assigns (hereinafter called Grantee" to construct, maintain, and commercially use electric lines for the purpose of transmitting, transforming ond distributing electricity on, under, along and across the highways, streets, alleys, bridges, and other public places, and to do a local electric business in the Township of Prairieville. MOTION IL FAITHFUL PER­ FORMANCE. The Grantee shall be required to faithfully perform oil things mandated by the terms of this Ordinance. Menon HL Utt OF MGNWAYS, STREETS, ALLRS, ANO 0R10GES This Section provides that the Grantees towers, mast* and poles shall be neat ond sightly, placed to os lo not unnecessarily interfere with the ute of tho highway. Thlt Section further providei ibot all of Grantee's wires carrying electri­ city shall be securely fattened to at not to endanger persont or property. Thit Section fur­ ther regulates Grantee interfer­ ence with ute of the highwoyt and regulates Grantee’s right to trim trees along highways. ject by reason of the Grantee’s SECnON V. RATES. This Sec Non states that the Grantee shall habitants of Prairieville Town­ ship for electric energy furnished therein, at rales os approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission or Its successor. SECTION VI. ERECTION ANO Thit Section provides thot the Grantee tholl before entering pose of erecting and constructelectric apparatus be subject to such reasonable regulations as shall be prescribed by the Prairieville Township Board from time to time. SECTION VW. RELOCATION OR ■OMFKATMM OF GRANTEES FACIUTKS. This Section sets forth the obligation of the Gran- relocation or modification of its focililies. SECTION VNL NONEXCLUSIVE- exclusive. MOTION IX. TERN ANO REVO­ CATION. Tho rights granted under this Ordinance shall be in force for a period of thirty (30) years from lhe date of the passage of this ordinance but shall be subject to revocation upon sixty (60) days written notice by the party desiring such revocation. SECTION I. MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION RULES. The Grantee shall remain sub­ ject to the reasonable rules and regulations of the Michigan Public Service Commission or its successors. SECTION XL EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect upon the day after the date of publication thereof, provided, it shall cease and be of no effect after thirty days from its adop­ tion unless within said period lhe Grantee shall accept the same In writing filed with the Township Clerk. Upon accep­ tance ond publication thereof, this ordinance shall constitute o contract between sold Town­ ship and said Grantee. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Ordinance was adopted by the Prairieville Township Board at its meeting held on July 9. 1986. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordi­ nance has been posted In the office of the Prairieville Town­ ship Clerk at the address set forth below ond thot copies of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected ot the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk du; ing regular business hours ot regular working doys following the dote of this publication. JANETTE ARNOLD, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Rood Delton, Michigan 49046 (616)623-2664 (7-17) WtyVCfePla^ASupportingRolehilheB �From Time to Time.., Any reminiscence of the early practice of medicine of this county which did not includ® Uriah Upjcnn would be very incompW8, Although not a resident, hc was located s° near its southern border that for a long time be by...Esthar Walton was the only practitioner in that section. Hc graduated from lhe College of PhyM* cians and Surgeons of New York City in 183* and located in Richland, in Kalamaz<x» Coun­ ty in 1837. Dr. Upjohn gave this account of how poor everyone was in lhe county: "I was wending my way homeward, myself and horse '•try tired and hungry, following a road of blazed trees and when within five miles of home. 1 Some history of early doctors in community By Dr. A.P. Drake The first white man to try to make a living for himself and family be rendering service to the sick was a Dr. Bell, who located in Mid­ dleville in 1838. Not much information was forth-coming on him, other than hc was called a "root and herb" doctor and he left after about six years. The next to try was a Dr. Drake who settled in Hastings in 1839. A man of middle age with a family, hc is credited with building the first frame house erected in this city, located on the southwest comer of State and Jefferson. The principal part of the building was mov­ ed about a block and a half south on Jefferson and in 1898 was used as a dwelling. It seemed the doctor anticipated doing extensive business as he had furnished himself with a large supply of medicine. But after less than a year’s experience, hc seems to have realized hc had been too previous in acting on the advice, "Go West Young Man," and sold his stock of drugs to Willard Hayes and returned to his home in New York state. Hayes continued to dispense drugs and was virtually the first druggist in the country, oc­ cupying the same house the doctor had built. In 1841, Dr. William A. Upjohn located in this city to practice his profession and he soon became a fixture. At first business in the medical line was not very brisk. Upjohn formed a partnership in the grocery business with Marsh Giddings and in this way. managed to keep the wolf from the door. Marsh Giddings was a lawyer by profession and practiced law in Hastings. As the population grew and malaria increas­ ed hc gave his entire attention to his profession. Dr. W.A. Upjohn once related "that the first horse he owned here, he brought of an In­ dian, paying the magnificent sum of $8 00. After buying the pony, hc put a bell on it (as was the custom) and turned it out in the woods. A few days after, having an occasion to use it. he started out to catch it. Hc heard the bell just west of he courthouse down on the lowland near the fairgrounds. As he went along, the sound of the bell seemed to diminish and the farther he went the sound became weaker until it disappeared entirely and hc never say pony or Indian again." Until 1842 or 1844, the dbetor had the en­ tire field of practicing medicine to himself. In 1851. the doctor was elected a Regent of the University of Michigan, the first time Barry County had such an honor. In 1852 hc was elected Register of Deeds for one term. In 1862 hc was commissioned surgeon of the 7th Michigan calvary and remained with it through its entire period of service. He made a march to Utah and returned in 1866. While on the return march, the com­ mand was halted at Ft. Henry, and thinking the troops might remain several days, he pro­ posed a visit to a brother in Bellevue. Neb., whom hc had not seen for several years. DR A. P. DRAKE. As the only means of conveyance was by stages, it was necessary to secure a seat by paying several days in advance. He secured his scat but previous to the day of departure, the command was ordered to move and believing it his duty to stay with the boys (as he expressed it), he relinquished his seat in the stage and rode his horse to Leavenworth, thereby making duty subservient to the family ties. On his discharge from the military service of the United States, he returned to his prac­ tice in Hastings and continued his work up to the time of his last sickness. He died in 1887 at 80 years of age from the effects of disease and exposure contracted while in the military service of his adopted country. In 1842 to 1844 Dr. John Roberts located in Hastings and was the first competitor of Dr. Upjohn. Hc was a graduate in medicine of Jef­ ferson Medical College, Philadelphia. In 1851 hc entered into co-partnership with is brother James P. Roberts in the drug business, al the same time continuing his practice. In 1878 hc became an invalid and after suf­ fering the ravages of disease for a number of years, died in 1886 at 74 years of age. was met by a man who wanted 1 should go10 Scale's Prairie. (Near Middleville) I said I could not go. that I was fatigued and had not been home for so long," and he named > time. "But you must go." said the man. "No. I cannot." said the doctor. "But you must." the man insisted, "or the woman will die." Then said the doctor. “You must take this noie io my wife." and with a pencil and a lit­ tle piece of paper, hc informed his wife where hc had gone and that he should not be ex­ pected home before a certain time. The man went back with the message and the doctor went to Scale's Prairie. Upon arriv­ ing at the house, he asked the husband to give his horse some hay or grain. "I h aint got any," said the man. "No hay, no grain?" said the doctor. "No. no," said the man. "All the hay there is here is some old marsh hay in the hog pen.” "Well," said the doctor, "hitch him to the hog pen. he may eat some." "The woman would have died without help." said the doctor later. "I save her, and in saving her. I got my only reward." In 1849. Dr. Parkhurst commenced practice in Middleville, having previously, while a stu­ dent taught school there. The doctor, from the first, had an extensive practice because, for some time, he was the only medical practi­ tioner in a large section of country . It was of them said that sometimes it would be two days after receiving a message before he could attend to an ill patient, and that many times the only opportunity hc could get for rest was to go up on the hay mow. after feeding his horse, and get some sleep before anyone knew he was home. Dr. A. Philo Drake graduated from Cleveland Medical College in 1850. Hc arriv­ ed in Hastings in 1851 where he resided the remainder of his life. In 1864 hc received an appointment of assistant surgeon of the Third Michigan Infantry. He accompanied the regi­ ment to the field, but by reason if ill health was compelled to resign his position. He returned to Hastings and upon recovery of his health, resumed the practice of medicine. He is thought to have been the first "real dentist." Prior lo that time, the remove! of teeth was done by the local blacksmith, barber or anyone who would weld a pair of pliers. Dr. Wiliam E. Upjohn, lhe founder of lhe Upjohn Company of Kalamazoo, joined his uncle. William A. Upjohn, in the practice of medicine in 1875 and left Hastings after in­ venting the fraible (compressed) pill. *°uld say is “let me sec your longue." If it as white and fuzzy, he would study it for a "me and then take a pulse. He might ask a feu questions and then treat c symptoms. X-ray. ultra sound, and all the •gnostic blood tests were unknown at that tune. M^kCfC a deal of malaria! trouble in "chigan in those days, especially, “fever nd Ague" which was treated successfully Uh quinine. The doctor would pour quinine *®J-lIy on the tongue and the patient fallowed it as best as hc was able. In those earlier days, the doctor would take mm his medicine case bottles containing medicines in powder form. Hc would pour the Powdered remedies onto a dish and mix them *«h a knife. When they were properly mixed, hc would akc from his case small squares of paper and told them carefully. Each was supposed to contain the required dose Fifty years ago. sore throats were treated *uh argcroal swabs, guaranteed to make the patient gag. One hundred years ago. half of the children Old not reach their first birthday. Fifteen percent of new mothers did not sur­ vive childbirth. Tuberculosis and polis were incurable, along with polio. A child having dipcheria was quite apt to die. Burst appendices took many lives. One hundred years ago the average life span *as 35 years: now the average life span is above 70. Local Marriage Licenses Mitchell Martindale. 25. Delton and Susan Smith. 21. Delton. William Hartman. 28. Hastings and Tammy Jordan, 27. Hastings. Todd Wieland. 23. Hastings and Rebecca Geiger, 20. Lake Odessa. John Noyce. 38. Lake Odessa and Con­ stance Howard. 32, Lake Odessa. Timothy Lukas, 21, Hastings and Deborah Weeks, 20, Hastings. Rockwell Lyon. 43, Dowling and Judy Ann Mead, 34. Dowling. Kenneth DeCamp, 21, Hastings and Lisa Bueker, 22, Hastings. Michael Steeby, 18. Hastings and KimberlyWilkins. 19. Hastings. Andrew Poll. 19, Caledonia 'nd Kathleen Schleh. 18. Middleville. Edwin Dunklee. 22, Hastings and Lorn Etts, 24. Hastings. Wesley Rosenberg. 22, Middleville and Lisa Woodard. 17. Middleville. Thomas Lake. 39. Delton and Tami Trowbridge, 27. Delton. Craig Shook. 33. Shelbyville and Joan LaBin. 22. Middleville. Brian Miller. 21. Middleville and Tamara McAlap-. 20. Middleville. Phillip Frisbic, 25, Hastings and Debora Goodson, 26, Hastings. The practice of medicine has changed con­ siderably in the last 100 years. For instance, to determine an illness, lhe first thing a doctor ration OfACommunity Opera House. Near the turn of the century, two-bits and a little bit of luck put you near the front of the standing room only crowds that were the h2lmark of mis opera house. Mary Pickford, at the time just a blossoming star, graced its stage. As dia Annie Oakley’s traveling show of six-guns and other assorted shootin’ irons. In fact, over the years, what with all the stars of vaudeville and theatre who performed here, you would have thought it was Broadway in New York. Not a small midwest town’s main street opera house. Even talking movies couldn't do to the grand old place what a major fire, many years of neglect and then a condemnation notice would finally do. Close its doors. . But to the townspeople, the show just had to go on. So when private citizens and busi­ ness people got together to restore this priceless landmark, a lot of our people asked what part they could play You see, we’re not just bankers. We’re part of the community So we believe that sometimes it’s just as important to lend a hand as it is to lend someone money. At First of America Bank, we’re proud we were part of the impressive community cast of characters that raised the money it took to bring the opera house back to life. And we applaud the entire town’s contribution to the performing arts. O FIRSTSAMRICA Wre Community Banks First. astings IsHavings & Dioan H 136 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" Your “Local" Savings & Loan Association is "Well and Healthy". We are committed to investing our savings funds in the financing of Residential Properties in our local community, Hastings and Barry County. STATEMENT of CONDITION — June 30, 1986 — ASSETS Real Estate Mortgage Loans$34,115,446.84 Other Non-Mortgage Loans 276,451.24 Real Estate Held for Redemption 131,418.06 Stock • Federal Home Loan Bank 330,600.00 Stock - O. & H. Service Corporation .... 30,000.00 Stock - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 23,200.00 Government Securities 1,837,983.44 Cash on Hand and in Banks 4,266,641.16 Office Building & Equipment - Depreciated 489.782.93 Prepayment - F.S.L.I.C 57,732.54 Deferred Charges 86,519.16 TOTAL ASSETS: $41,645,775.37 LIABILITIES: Savings Accounts$32,782,200.55 Demand Accounts ................................. 4,552,370.43 Loans In process 270,893.17 Other Liabilities 230,294.97 Deferred Income 223,669.82 Specific Reserves 12,185.45 General Reserves 3,574,160.98 TOTAL LIABILITIES: $41,645,775.37 County of Barry) We solemnly swear that the above is a true statement, to the best of our knowledge and belief, on the condition of the Hastings Savings & Loan Association of Hastings, Michigan, at close of business, June 30, 1986. R. Beduhn, President Melody Bowman, Asst. Secretary Subscribed and sworn to me this 11th day of July, 1986. Mary L. Williams, Notary Public My Commission Expires May 29, 1990. Legal Notice 0 A A DXCTJHC COOPCtATWt ELECTWCSOMCf FltANCMK AND OMNNANCf TOWNSHIPS OF: BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP ■ ORDINANCE NO. 1-86; CARLTON TOWNSHIP - OR­ DINANCE NO. 11; HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP ■ ORDIN­ ANCE NO 1 86.HOPE TOWNSHIP - ORDINANCE NO. 8: IRVING TOWNSHIP • ORDINANCE NO. 1-86: JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 10; ORANGE­ VILLE TOWNSHIP • ORDINANCE NO. 4-86: RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP • ORDINANCE NO. 1-86: THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 1986-1; YAN­ KEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP-ORDIN­ ANCE NO. 34 Barry County. Michigan. Tho above designated Townships Ordain: Section 1. Permission Is hereby granted lo O 4 A Electric Co­ operative. a Michigan Non-Profit Corporation. Its successors ond assigns, to construct, maintain and operate in the public streets, highways, alleys and other public places in the above designated townships. Barry County. Mich­ igan. all needful ond proper pole*, tower*, main*, wire*, pipe*, conduit* ond other ap­ paratus requisite lor the trans­ mission ond distribution of elec­ tricity ond to transact a local business within said Townships' subject, however, to all condi­ tions and restrictions hereinafter contained. Section 2. The condition* of the foregoing grant are as follows: A. The grantee shall do no In­ jury lo any street, highway, alley or other public place, or in any manner disturb or Interfere with any water or gas pipe*, or with ony public or private sewer, now or hereafter laid or constructed by ony authorised person or corp­ oration. 8. The Board of County Road Commissioners or other proper authority, may in its discretion grant permission lor the control of trees when necessary to moke the line* safe ond accessible. C. The *aid grantee before enter­ ing upon any street, highway, aliey or other public place for the purpose of erecting and construc­ ting any poles, wire*, mains, pipes, conduits or other ap­ paratus. shall in writing notify the Board of County Rood Com­ missioners or the Superintendent of said Board, or other proper authority, of lhe proposed con­ struction and obtain approval thereof, and shall, If lhe said Board so requires, file with it a sufficient plan and specification showing the nature arid extent of the proposed erection and con­ struction. D. No street, highway, alley or public place shall bo allowed to remain encumbered by the con­ struction work of the said gran­ tee for a longer period than shall be necessary to execute the said work, and tho Board of County Rood Commissioners shall deter­ mine the question of such neces­ sity, and the grantee shall al all time* conform to all ordinance* of lhe Township now or hereafter In force relative lo the fencing ond lighting of obstructions ond excavations. E. The grantee shall save lhe Township harmless from any judgment that may be recovered against the Township by reason of lhe wrongdoing or negligence of said grantee in the erection ond maintenance of said poles, mains, wires ond other appa­ ratus or construction. F. Said grantee shall make due provision upon forty-eight hours notice in writing for raising its wires, or otherwise, for the pas­ sage of ony born, buiding or other structure on or over any street, highway, or public ploce occupied by the mains, wires, poles ond apparatus of said grantee. Section 3. This grant shall take effect, if said grantee shall within sixty days from the date of the passage of this ordinance, file with the Township Clerk its writ­ ten acceptance of the term* of said grant ond said franchise shall thereafter be favorably acted upon by a vote of the reg­ istered electors. If not so ac­ cepted in writing this ordinance shall be null and void. Section 4. This Franchise ond Ordinance shall be ond remain in forte for thirty (30) yeor* from and after the date of it* acceptance, a* aforesaid. Section 5. Nothing in this grant shall be construed to alienate the title or the public in and to ony street, highway, alley or public place or any portion thereof, neither shall anything herein be construed in ony manner as a surrender by the Township of it* legislative power with respect to the subject matter whatsoever nor o* In any manner limiting thu right of ’he said Township to regulate the u*e of any street. alley, or public place, or any avenue or highway within Its jurisdiction. I do hereby certify that the above ond foregoing is o true ond correct copy of on Ordinance ond Franchise granted to O 8 A Electric Cooperative ot a meeting ol the Township Board of tho Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan held on the 7th day of July. 1986. the same to become effective upon the filing of a written acceptance by th* grantee within 60 days. ELAINE ALWARD, Township Clerk I do hereby certify that the above ond foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance ond Franchise granted to OS A Electric Cooperative at a meeting ol the Township Board of the Township of Carlton. Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan held on lhe 10th day of June. 1986. the same to be­ come effective upon the filing of a written acceptance by the grantee within 60 doys. SANDRA RAUSCH Township Clerk I do hereby certify that the above ond foregoing is o true ond correct copy of on Ordinance ond Franchise granted to O 8 A Electric Cooperative ol a meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Hostings, Borrv County, Michigan held on the 7th day of July. *986. the some to become effective upon the filing of a written acceptance by the grantee within 60 days. JUANITA A. SLOCUM Township Clerk I do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true ond correct copy of an Ordinance ond Franchise granted to O 8 A Electric Cooperative at a meeting ol the Township Board of the Township of Hope, Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan held on th* 14th day of July. 1986, the some to become effective upon the filing of a written acceptance by the grantee within 60 days. SHIRLEY R. CASE Township Clerk I do hereby certify thot the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of on Ordinance and Franchise granted to O 8 A Electric Cooperative at a meeting of the Township Board of the Township of Irving. Barry Coun­ ty Michigan held on the 9th day of July. 1986, the same to become effective upon lhe filing of a written acceptance by the grontoo within 60 day*. EMILY HARRISON Town*hip Clerk I do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of on Ordinance and Franchise granted to O 8 A Electric Cooperative al a meeting of the Township Board ol th* Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan held on the II th day of June, 1986. the some to become effective upon the fil­ ing of a written acceptance by the grantee within 60 doys. JUNE DOSTER. Township Clerk I do hereby certify that the above ond foregoing is a true and correct copy of on Ordinance ond Franchise granted to O 8 A Eleclrx Cooperalive at a meeting of the Township Board of the Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan held on the 1st day of July. 1986, the same to become effective upon the filing of a written acceptance by the grantee within 60 days. DARLENE HARPER Township Clerk I do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance and Franchise granted to O 8 A Electric Cooperative at a meeting of tho Township Board of the Charier Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan held on tho 2nd day of July. 1986. the *ame to become effective upon the filing of a written acceptance by the grantee within 60 days. PHYLLIS FULLER Township Clerk I do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Is a true ond correct copy of an Ordinance ond Franchise granted to O 8 A Electric Cooperative at a meeting of the Township Board of tho Township of Thornapple, Barry County. Michigan held on the 14th day of July. 1986, the same to become effective upon the fil­ ing of a written acceptance by the grantee within 60 doys. DONNA KENYON Township Clerk I do hereby certify thot the above ond foregoing is a true and correct copy of on Ordinance ond Franchise granted to O 8 A Electric Cooperative at a meeting of the Township Board of the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan held on the 12th day of June. 1986. the same to become effective upon the filing of a written acceptance by the grantee within 60 days. MARILYN PAGE Township Clerk (7-17) �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner— Thursday, July 17,1986 l----------- Modified softball a cross between slow and fast pitch (Editor’s note: This is the second of a threepart series examining different softball leagues in Barry County.) The sport is purposely designed to include the best components of slow-pitch as well as fast-pitch softball. Modified softball lacks the bullet-like pit­ ches found in fast-pitch as well as the 12-foot arc lobs common to slow-pitch — a combina­ tion which explains the existence of the sport. Bill Louden, who has been a player­ manager in the Delton modified league since its creation in 1953, says the sport was bom for the ballplayer perhaps not talented enough to hit in fast-pitch, but who doesn’t find slowpitch challenging enough "Basically it's a hitter's game, but there is defense too.” said Louden. 53. “Fast pitch is a pitcher's game while slow-pitch is a hitler’s game. Modified is a little more of both." The rules of modified are similar to fast pitch in that stealing and bunting are allowed. The only difference is that modified pitchers can't windmill the ball or break their wrists when delivering as in fast pitch. In the modified delivery, a pitcher draws his arm behind his back as far as hc can before releasing. "It adds a lot to the game," says Louden. At left Is Bobby Jones of Allegan, who won the girls 12-and-under divi­ sion while Jennifer Johnson of Hastings was runnerup Above Is Jason Kolodlelzyck of Augusta, who was second in the boys 1&age tournament while Craig Cole, right, was the champion. Winners crowned in Novice Open Twenty-two winners and runnerup placers were crowned in the recent Hastings Novice Open tennis tournament. The complete list: 12 & under Winner - Peter VanBeck, Kalamazoo. Runner-up - Scott Arsulowicz, Grand Rapids. Boys 12 & under consolations Winner - Nickolas Tague, Holland. Runner-up - Jef Dunn. East Lansing. Boys 14 & under Winner - Jeremy Gump. Sturgis. Runner-up - Todd Meyers, Jackson. Boys 14 & under consolet(< ms Winner - Matt Watts, Kalamazoo. Runner-up - Eddie Freed, East Lansing. Boys 16 & under Winner - Jon VanWieren. Holland. Runner-up - Kevin Snider, Toledo, Ohio. Boys 16 & under consolations Winner - Craig Cole. Hastings. Runner-up - Jason Kolodicizyck. Giris 12 & under Winner - Bobby Jones, Allegan. Runner-up - Jennifer Johnson, Hastings. Girls 12 & under consolations Winner - Tracy Smith. Galesburg. Runner-up - Becky Rupp. Allegan. Giris 14 & under Winner - Alissa Pekelder, Kentwood Runner-up - Sandy Adams. Allegan. Giris 16 8c under Winner - Shannon Daugherty. Carmel. Indiana. Runner-up - Amy Smith. Galesburg. Giris 16 & under consolations Winner - Dec Dee Billbeck. Fremont. Runner-up - Wendy Brinker. Ann Arbor. Health: Megadoses of Vitamins May Do More Harm than Good WASHINGTON (AP) _ Thousands of president said he was concerned about the Americans, attempting to become healthier, FDA’s tilt toward possible regulation before may be poisoning their bodies with huge doses of vitamin supplements that can be the information was in. “We would be strongly supportive of any dangerous in large quantities, a group of effort to improve the data base,” said J.B. scientists has reported. Cordaro of the Council for Responsible Nutrition, but added he feared the FDA was The scientists and the Food and Drug Artminisfratinn called on the nation's doctors "out to prove a predetermined conclusion." to begin recording their patients’ vitamin use in medical records and to report side effects rarely, not in lhe thousands of people the related to vitamin overdoses to the FDA. “We in the scientific community are concerned with the increasing notion that Cordaro said vitamin overdoses occur scientists suggested, and only under very high doses, far higher than most people would ever choose to take. supplements can be used to prevent serious diseases” such as cancer and osteoporosis, said Dr. David Heber, chief of clinical nutrition at the UCLA School of Medicine. While the industry agrees on lhe desirability of a balanced diet providing nutrients, he said, the supplements at more from food instead of pills," Heber said. reasonable levels can provide assurances to neople who pay little artention to their diet. The scientists said they are not concerned “Large supplement doses of single nutr.ents about the person taking a daily multivitamin won’t prevent disease, but instead will upset absorption of other nutrients.” tablet "Americans should get their nutrients that provides recommended daily allowances of several vitamins. Nor are they Dr. Allan Forbes, the FDA's nutrition and concerned with people who may have a food sciences director, said the federal agency legitimate need to add supplements, such as shares the concern, but now is barred by law from restricting vitamins, winch are pregnant women and the elderly. They are concerned, however, with normal considered a food supplement, without people taking huge quantities of a single detailed scientific findings of their ill effects. vitamin or mineral on the belief it will prevent some disease or cure some To collect that kind of data, he said, the condition, such as huge doses of calcium FDA is encouraging physicians to report supplements to prevent osteoporosis. “Last year calcium supplement sales vitamin side effects on the same voluntary reports they now file for side effects from increased by 50 percent, with another one-third increase projected for this year," drugs. "Yet, safety levels for The comments came at a news conference Heber said. after a seminar for doctors and dieticians on supplements have not been established, the the problem organized by the National Dairy ramifications for long-term use are unknown and high doses, in some cases, amount to Board. Later, a trade group representing vitamin over-the-counter drug abuse." manufacturers said the group supported efforts to gather more information about the effect of supplements, saying such data would bolster their position. But the group's 1009 W. Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058-1790 945-4333 -There is no arc. Pitchers throw hard enough to change speeds and some guys can throw a curve.” As in slow-pitch. there arc 10 men on the field with most teams using a fourth outfielder as opposed to a rover. Run production is somewhat less than in slow pitch with modified teams scoring between 6 and 12 runs per game. Louden says hc enjoys modified softball over its fast and slow pitch counterparts. -I’ve played all three." says Louden, quit slow pitch first, then fast pitch, and I still enjoy modified." The Delton league, which plays games in Orangeville. Pine Lake. Hickory Corners, Cedar Creek and Hickory Shores, began as a four-team setup in 1953. It varied between six and eight teams until the early 1980s when it peaked at 18 teams. The league has 15 teams this summer. Modified softball hasn't exactly caught fire across the state. Delton along with Kalamazoo. Port Huron and scattered hamlets north of Detroit comprise practically all the modified softball the state has to offer. There is a modified stale tournament in August run by the Michigan Amateur Softball Association (MASA) with all teams playing in a single class. Delton has player eligibility rules which purposely keeps the number of teams in the league down. For example, a player either has to be a Delton High School grad. work, or live in the Delton area. Teams are allowed on ly two non-local players. Louden says the eligibility rules keeps the league — which has turned away teams in the past — a manageable, tight-knit group. It also keeps the the league extremely balanced. "Of 15 teams in the league, 10 can beat any other team on a given night," says Louden. Because of the eligibility rules and of the minimal interest in the game statewide. Louden doesn't sec the structure of the Delton league changing in the near future. "1 sec our league remaining basically the same." he says. "I think maybe it’ll improve a little bit." What the league needs to improve, says Louden, is an increased number of younger players. Most modified players are in their low 30s with Louden's team, the In­ dependents. being lhe oldest team in the league averaging 45 years. Despite his age. however. Louden says he has no plans to retire while hc still enjoys the game. "Oh sure." hc says. "As long as my legs don't hurt I’ll play for a while yet.” Upcoming sports— July 19 — Threc-on-three basketball: Held in conjunction with the Wayland Summcrfcst. deadline for entering the mens or womens tournament is July 16. Entry fee is S30. Call Bill (792-9778). Dave (792-6707) or Robert (672-9270) to enter. July 26 — Best ball tournament: The Nashville Lions Club is sponsoring an 18-holc, no handicap golf tournament at Mulberry Fore. Fee is $10 per person plys green fees. Call 852-0760 for tee times. Close call Hastings City Bank first baseman Mary Robertson takes a throw to nip a Bruce s Water Conditioning runner in the Bank's 13-5 win over the previous­ ly undefeated Bruce’s team. City Bank is now 8-2 on the year, while Bruce's Is 6-1. The women's league plays a 15-game schedule. Hastings Mens Softball Gold B&D Tree........................................................... g-2 Bourdo Logging............................................... 8-3 McDonalds......................................................... 5.5 Hast. Merch....................................................... 5-6 Hastings Chrysler............................................ 4-5 Nashville Merchants....................................... 3-6 Brown Jug.......................................................... 2-8 Silver Pennock Hospital.............................................. 9-3 Hast. Sanitary.................................................... 9-4 Fiberglass......................................... 7-4 Larabee Const.................................................... 6-5 Hast. Wrecker.................................................. 3-8 Art Meade.......................................................... 2-9 Bronze Rex Fab............................................................. 9-2 Stevens Trucking.............................................. 9-4 Ike’s Ophans......................................................7-4 Little Ceasars.................................................... 5-6 Proline................................................................. 2-8 Grand St............................................................ 1-12 Schedule Wed., July 16 6.15 Wrecker vs. Proline 1:15 Wrecker vs. Ike's 8: 15 McDonalds vs. Chrysler 9: 15 Bourdo vs. Chrysler Thurs., July 17 6: 15 Jug vs. Nash 7: 15 Hast. Merch. vs. BAD 8: 15 Larabee vs. Pennock 9: 15 Larabee vs. Sanitary Fri., July 18 Fiberglass vs. Ceasars Ceasars vs. Ike’s Stevens vs. Grand St. Art Meade vs. FlexFab Results Sanitary 5 Art Meade 2 Fiberglass 17 Wrecker 16 6: 15 7: 15 8: 15 9: 30 Stevens 17 Wrecker 13 Ike's 26 Pro Line 16 Caesars 7 Flexfib 6 McDonald 9 Chrysler 7 Ceasars 9 Ike's 8 Bourdo 11 McDonalds 10 Ikes 11 Grand St. 4 Bourdo 5 Nashville 3 Proline 14 Art Meade 8 BAD 17 Hast. Merch. 16 Home Run Derby Gold B. Hanford. Chrysler 5 M. Robinson. Hast. Merch. 4 D. Robinson, Hast. Merch. 4 B. Daniels, Hast. Merch. 3 M. Simons Jug 3 Silver Stonehouse, Wrecker 8 J. Sheler, Proline 2 M. Hause, Stevens 2 Stevens 11 Art Meade 1 Chrylscr I? Hast. Merch. 13 Bourdo 18 Jug 17 Fiberglass II Art Meade I Sports. • • at a glance Hastings Country Club Men’s Mon. Night Golf League -BLUE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-14..J. Rugg 41-2; B. Stanley 47-2; D. O'Con­ nor 41-4; B. McGinnis 47-4; J. CoIoman 41-2; W. Nitz 49-2; T. Sutherland 48-0; I. Gillaspic 60 0; J. Ketchum 44-3; O. O'Con­ nor 41-4; P. Hodge* 48-4; H. Bob fcher 54-1; I. Gillespie 60 0: E. Mathews 42-0. STANDINGS...D. O'Connor 35; W. Nitz 28. J. Colemon 23; T. Sutherland 23; P. Hodges 22: B. McGinnis 21; J. Rugg 20;E. Mathews 18; D. Goodyear 17; J. Echtenaw 16 J. Ketchum 16; J. Jacobs 15; H. Bottcher 14; B. Stanley 13; L. Gillespie 10; L. Komstodt7; J. Pontil 6: G. Cove 4. PAIRING FOR 7-21 BACK NINE... J. Rugg vs. G. Cove; I. Gillespie vs. J. Echtenow; D. O'Connor vs. P. Hodges; L. Kornstodt vs. 0. Goodyear; T. Sutherland vs. J. Jocobs: B Stanley vs. E. Mathews; J. Panfil vs. J. Ketchum; W. Nitz vs. H. Bottcher: B. McGinnis vs. J. Coleman. -GREEN DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-14 . M. Dor­ man 49-4; K. Smith 46-4; J. Wolkor 45-3; D. Beduhn 55-0: R. Miller 43-0. R. Miller 43-1; D. Gauss 44-4; B. Willison 41-4; R. Teegardin 46-4 B. Youngs 46-0: R. Dowe 53-0 K. Smith 53-0. STANDINGS. J Walker 16: B. Willison 14; K Smith 14; D. Gous* 12. R Teegardin 11 D. Beduhn 8. N Gardner 8; B. Youngs 7 R Dawe 6. M. Dor­ man 6; R. Miller 6. R. Erroir 0 PAIRING FOR 7-21 BACK NINE . M. Dormon vs. N. Gard­ ner, K. Smith vs. D. Beduhn; J. Walker vs 0 Youngs. D. Gauss vs R Teegardin. B Willison vs. R Miller; R Dawe vs. R Erroir -GOLD DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7.14 T. Chose 40-2 D Cotter 42-4 B Hollister 45-4 B Krueger 43-4 3 Stock 45 4 G Ironside 39-4; G. Ironside 39-2 8 Krueger 43-0; B. Miller 46’0. 0. lorenger 45-0; 3. Jarman 53 0. D. Jarman 53-0. D. Foster 44-2: G. Holmon 38-4; J. Hoke 44-4; B. Stock 45-4: G. Hamaty 47-3; D. Cotier 42-2; B. Vanderveen 42-0; B. Rohde 49-0; B. Rohde 49-0; J. Kennedy 52-1. STANDINGS..,B. Miller 28; T. Chose 27; B. Krueger 25; D. Jar­ man 25; B. Rohde 21; G. Irontide 19; 8. Slock 1W. Hoke IB; G. Hamaty 17; G. Holmon 16: D. Lorenger 16; J. Kennedy 16: JFisher 16; L. long 14; B. Hollister 14; |. Vanderveen 14; D. Cotter 13; D. Foster 10. PAIRING FOR 7-21 FRONT NINE...T. Chase vs. 0. Jarman; B. Rohde vs. G. Holmon; J. Ken­ nedy vi. B. Hollister; D. Lorenger vs. B. Slock; G. Homoty vs. B Krueger; D. Foster vs. B. Miller; 3. Vanderveen vs. J. Fisher; D. Cotter vs. L. Long; J. Hoke vs. G. Ironside. -REDDIWMONMATCH RESULTS 7-14— S. Bax­ ter 51-4; P. Siegel 61-4: H. Burke 43-4; G. Crothers 48-4; I. Garlinger 46-4; I. perTy 43-3: G. Et­ ter 53-0; C. Morey 57-0: L Perry M f- McMillon 48-0; D. Jocobs 464); p. Siegel 61-1; D. Jocobs 46-4- p lubleniecki 47-3p; G. Crothers 48-4; D. Holl 43-4; J. Hopkin, 43-4; C. Morey 57-0; A. Havens 52-’: M- Cook 5*-0; H. Stanloke 567-0; M. Cook 56-0. STANDINGS... d. Holl 34; G. Crothers 34; J. Hopkns 33; P- Lubieniecki 31; L. GarUnger 25: D. Jocobs 23; F. McMillon 22: P. Havens 14; M. ^ook 14: G. Etier 12; M Bacon 0 PAIRINGS FOR 7-2’ BACK NINE...S, Baxter vs- H- Burko; M. Cook vs. a, Ho*ens: Bacon vs. d. Hall' 6- brothers *»• L. Perry; g. Lawrence vs. F. McMillon; f siegel **• HStanloke. P. Lebien***1' **• D' Jocobs. C Morey **• 1 ^°rl' •nger. J Hopkin7vS. G En*' -silver division­ match Results 7-»4. B Weller 41.4 g gybiok 42-3; 8 LoJoye 47-3! H Wo"1*’ 38’4; ° EIHs 39-4; D. Ellis 39-4; P. Ed­ words 48-4; D. Brower 48-0; D. Brower 48-1; D. Brower 47-1; 8. Kubiak 42-0; □. Brower 48-0; T. Bellgroph 61-O; T. Bellgroph 61-0; B. losty 45-4; L. Archer 42-2; J. Burkholder 48-3; P. Mogg 37-4; D. Ellis 45-4; P. Ed­ wards 48-3; T. Cleveland 50-0; P. Mogg 40-2; P. Edwards 48-1; B. LoJoye 49-0: B. Wiersum 49-0; T. Cleveland SO-1.. STANDINGS...D. Ellis 32; L. Ar­ cher 30: P. Edwards 29; B. Weller 26; 5. Williams 24. J. Burkholder 23; B. Cove 22: T. Bellgraph 20; B. Kubiak 19; B. Wiersum 17; B. losty 17; P. Mogg 16; H. Wattles 16: T. Hor­ ding 12; 8. LoJoye 12; T. Cleveland 11; D. Brower 10; J. Austin 4. PAIRINGS FOR 7-21 FRONT NINE...8. Weller vs. B. LoJoye; I. Archer vs. J. Austin; J. Burkholder vs. T. Bellgroph; 8. Wiersum vs. P. Mogg; P. Ed­ wards vs. 8. Cove; B. Kubiok vs. D. Ellis; S. Williams vs. B. losty: H. Wattles vs. T. Cleveland; T. Harding vs. D. Brower. -WWTE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-14... T. Williams 60-4; H. Nolan 59-4; T. Johnson 48-3: G. Brown 67-3; R. Newton 60-0: T. William 60-0, N. Carter 44-1; D. Dimmers 60-1; H. Nolan 59-4; H. Nolan 59-4; T. Boop 45-4; F. Markle 49-3; E. Bohannon 46-0; C. Cruttenden 52-0; E. Bohannon 46-0; N. Carter 44-1. STANDINGS... F. Markle 29; M. Flohr 27; M. Dimond 25; E. Bohannon 22; T. Boop 18; T. Johnson 17; N. Coder 16; H. NoIon 16; J. Toburen 15: D. Dim­ mers 15; D. Hoekstra 14; C. Cruttenden 13; R. Newton 12; T. Willlom 12; M. McPhillips 10; G. Brown 7. PAIRING FOR 7-21 FRONT NINE.. T. William vs. F. Markle; M. McPhillips vs. N. Carter; E. Bohannon vs. G. Brown; M. Flohr vs. T. Boop; D. Hoekstra vs. H. NoIon; R. Newton vs. T. Johnson; J. Toburen: M. Dimond. Macker mania Outrebounded, thumped on and left for dead. Geez, it was fun. Like visiting the den­ tist, drinking pop without the fizzle, or taking a dip in Lake Erie. We're simply going to have to make the Gus Macker a yearly debacle...er, outing. Four of us foolishly decided to donate S12.5O each for the privilege of getting mugged in the now-famous Gus Macker basketball tournament in Lowell last weekend. To be honest, the four of us had no ex­ pectations of waltzing through the dou­ ble elimination tournament undefeated or anything, but the thought of becoming history in the time it takes opponents to fire in 40 points didn’t occur to us either. Apparently it should have. Not to sound egotistical, but who would have thought teams with the cat­ chy, basketball-like names of Dr. Food and the Leftovers and CC Boys would send Hastings* finest sailing end over end. I mean, they ain’t exactly the Boston Celtics. Actually, the Macker, despite the pro­ blems that rising notoriety in the hoop world will eventually cause, . is a decently-organized and enjoyable threeon-three tournament. Anyone who has ever played in the Macker knows each game consists of 20-30 minutes of the most intense basketball imaginable. No letups or breaks. Just intense play that leaves one sucking-air. Again and again. There arc few basketball equivalent of golf hacks at the Macker. The vast ma­ jority of the 4,000 participants can walk, dribble and chew gum at the same time’ Most of 'em could dribble before they couid walk. Others were probably able to slam dunk before they watched their first cartoon. The most unique feature ul the Macker is playing on courts with names like Amity, Elizabeth or Lincoln Lake. The Macker people mark off courts with yellow tape on the streets of Lowell, haul in backboards, hire security guards to block off streets, and sit back and tally the winners and losers for three days. The courts, then, are as narrow as a street and maybe 10 yards long. Isiah Thomas wouldn't have room to dribble behind his back in conditions like that. Another unique part of the Macker is calling one's own fouls, which means this type of basketball isn't for the faint of heart. It can be brutal. One of our players astutelv noted go mg into the tournament that if you acted like a jerk and called every little touch foul, it wouldn't be long before the other team followed suit and pretty soon basketball will have turned into three-onthree tackle football. And I didn't pay $12.50 to be dipped It looked for a while like there wwft **■ 1986 Gus Macker Neighbors of organizer Scott McNeal took the tournament to court complaing of noise and extensive damage to sur­ rounding l.wm - , v.lid compl.m, The danugc done id people's lawm is 10.000 people tramping around a half dozen city blocks can create al^!?v',J' °nly *" Wors<: T1*'' -XIX* do£n -ly grow inX'XXS"1 co!!' E b*skMl»JI player, we II see what haonen.; / .u tnuhipbi Problems Wearing shoulder pads. will ,!«, �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 17,1986 - Page 9 Hastings girl wins National Merit award M. Seuss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Michael Seuss of 1899 Woodruff Rd. in Hastings, has won a four-year scholarship sponsored by Western Michigan University In her four years al Hastings High School she participated in a variety of extracurricular ac'mues including Honors Band, Marching Band. Girls Track. Cross Country National Honor Society. Rotary Honors Student Ex­ change dub Youth of the Month. American Field Service Club. Mock Trial Team Biology Club. Humanities Club. Talented and Gifted Conference. Hands Across America Charity Drive. Some 5,800 Merit Scholarships, worth over $21 million, arc being awarded in 1986. Majda is among about 2.600 winners who will receive Merit Scholarships supported by some 200 U.S. higher education institutions. Win­ ners were chosen from among Merit Program Finalists who plan to attend a sponsor institu­ tion by officials of that college or university. Each award ranges in value from SI.000 to $8,000 over the four years of undergraduate study. More than one million high school juniors entered the 1986 Merit Program by taking the qualifying test, the 1984 PSAT/NMSQT. in over 19.000 public and independent U.S. secondary schools. To ensure that each year’s Merit Scholarship competition includes academically talented youth from all parts of the nation, every state is rcpcsented in the Scmifinalist pool. Each state's allocation includes about half of one percent of its graduating seniors, who are announced as Semifinalists in the fall of their high school senior year. Almost 90 percent of this year’s Scmifinalists met rigorous academic standards and fulfilled other requirements necessary to become Finalists and continue in the competition. All Merit Scholars arc chosen from the highly able group of approximately 13.500 Finalists. Two other types of Merit Scholarships were awarded in 1986. On April 10. NMSC publicized the names of nearly 1.400 winners of Merit Scholarships sponsored by corporate and business organizations for Finalists who meet a grantor's preferential criteria. Toburen elected president of Hastings Board of Education at Monday meeting James Toburen has been elected as presi­ dent of the Hastings Board of Education, replacing Diane Hoekstra, who held the post for the past year. Toburen was one of three new officers elected by the board on Monday. Larry Haywood moved from the office of treasurer to serve as vice-president, a post fill­ ed by Toburen last year. Ann Ainslie will remain as secretary of the board and Dr. William Baxter is the new treasurer. Amending the original 1986-87 budget ap­ proved in June, the board for the first time ok’d revenues and expenditures topping $10 million. Schocssel said three factors causing the budget change — a 2 mill tax increase aproved on June 9, a decrease in state transportation funds and a decrease in Federal Chapter 1 funds — the proposed revenue of $9,676,329 increased to $10,132,543. An increase of $455,240 in proposed ex­ penditures. due mainly to lhe inclusion of building and site improvements supported by funds from the 2.0 mill increase, brings the expenditure level to $10,131,569 from lhe previously proposed $9,676,329. Students returning in the fall will find that the price of lunch has jumped by 11 percent. The board approved increasing the charge for a full-priced lunch from 90 cents to $1. Superintendent Carl A. Schocssel said that despite this increase, the price still remains below the average for schools participating in the National School Lunch Program and other related programs. Reduced-price lunches, based on the United States Department of Agriculture’s family size and eligibility criteria, will remain at 40 cents. The board approved the proposed travel study trip by the high school choirs to the Caribbean Islands during spring vacation, 1987. This excursion replaces the previously pro­ posed European trip which was cancelled due to terrorism activities. Schocssel said. None of the school system’s funds will go toward the venture; participating students will raise money through various activities or pay with their own money, added Schocssel. Lake Odessa News: On April 24. NMSC identified 1.800 win­ ners of National Merit $2000 Scholarship**(he awards that every Finalist has a chance W win and that arc distributed on a *taie representational basis. The annual Merit Program is conducted by NMSC. a not-for-profit organization whose scho'arship activities are supported by over 600 independent sponsors, without federal of stale funds. Since the first awards were offered in 1956. over 97.000 of the nation's high school academic champions have won Merit Scholar* ships valued at more than $286 million. Majda is currently planning on a career in biology or music. Majda Seuss has won a four-year scholarship to Western Michigan University. The group will perform concerts and com­ pete in music festivals while in the Carribean. The board of education passed a recommen­ dation for adoption of new books for the com­ ing school year. Books adopted included English III boob for the aciult education composition course; everyday life science course texts for the high school; elementary science books; and texts for the fifth grade reading program. Other business conducted at the meeting in­ cluded the designation of depositories for the school system's funds. Hastings City Bank will remain the chosen institution for the school's checking account until 1989. City committee studying farmers’ market building The Hastings City Council is continuing to study a request by area farmers to build a farmers’ market building on Market Square next to the county fairgrounds. The council Monday, referred the request to its property committee. First Ward Aider­ man Frank Campbell accused coun­ cilmembers of dragging their feet on the proposal. The Farmer’s Market Steering Committee wants to construct a 100-foot long by 40-foot wide carport-like structure with enclosed bathroom facilities at one end . The steering committee would seek funding for the project from state grants and local donations, committee head Ken DePriest told the council. DePricst said county fair board members have expressed reservations about the project Legal Notice COMMON COUNCIL -JUNE 23, 1966 — Common Council mol In Rogulor Session, in tho City Council Chambers. Hoatings, Michigan, on Monday, Juno 23. 1966. ot 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook presiding. Present at roll call wore: Campbell. Cusack. Gray. Hem­ erling. Jasperse. Miller, Spockman ond Walton. Moved by Miller, supported by Cusock that the minute* of the June 9. meeting bo approved a* read ond Bignod by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Invoice* rood: East Jordon Iron Work* Inc......................$1,150.00 Michigan Municipal League.............................1,862.00 Municipal Supply............. 1.287.80 Yerington Const. Co ... 2,068.53 Moved by Spock man, suppor­ ted by Walton, that tho above Invoice* be approved os rood. Yea*: Walton. Spackman, Miller. Jaspers*. Hemerling, Gray. Cusack and Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spackman, suppor­ ted by Gray, that the invoice to Kellogg Community College for police training be approved from Designated Training (Act 302) for $1,200.00. Yeas: Campbell. Cusock. Gray. Hemerling. Jasperse. Miller. Spockman ond Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ ted by Gray that the police bud­ get be adjusted for $1.200.00 to account No. 101-301-960 to In­ crease account. Yeos: WoI ton, Spockman Miller. Jasperse. Hemerling. Gray Cusock. ond Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ ted by Spockman that lhe letter from the Air Stroom Trailer Club thanking the City for use of their facilities for dumping lheir trail­ ers at the Sewage Plant be re­ ceived ond placed on file ond their check for $113.00 be put into a Designated Christmas Fund for decoration* a* they requested, and a thank you sent. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ ted by Hemerling that the mat­ ter of a dumping station at the Sewage Disposal Plant for RV* be referred to the Water ond Sewer Committee. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Miller that the feller from the Hostings Areo Chamber of Com­ merce requesting Sidewalk Soles Day on Friday. July 25. ond Saturday. July 26 be under the direction of the Chief of Police. Yeos: All Absent: Non*. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Walton thot the letter from the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce concerning sign* for th* Sesquicentenniol be referred to the Finance Committee. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ ted by Miller, that the Mayor he appointed a* delegate and the Director of Public Service* a* alternate for the League Con­ vention ot Mackinac l»lond Sep­ tember 18-20. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Hemerling that thu resolution authorizing the City to collect one-holf of the Barry Intermedi­ ate School District taxes In the summer of ,O66 be approved. Yeo* Co-npt>>11. Cutock Gray. Hemerling. Jasperse. Miller. Spackman and Walton. Absent: Mono. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Spockman that lhe resolution authorizing the City to collect one-holf of the Hosting* Areo Public School taxes In tho sum­ mer of 1986 be approved. Yoos: Walton, Spockman. Miller. Jasperse. Hemerling. Gray Cu­ sack. Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Spockman thot the agree­ ment with the Barry Intermed­ iate School District for collec­ tion of one-holf of the 1986 summer school property tax be adopted at $.15 for each tax bill ond the Mayor and C.ry Clerk be authorized to sign said agree­ ment. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spockman. suppor­ ted by Gray that the agreement with the Hasting* Areo School District for collection of one-holf of their 1986 summer school property tax be odopted ot $1.47 for eoch tax bill with the Mayor and City Clerk author, (zed to sign said agreement. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by Hemerling that the correspon­ dence from the State Tax Com­ mission concerning Buckeye Go* Product-. Co. revised (pertonal) property assessment for 1986 be received ond placed on file. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried Moved by Gray, supported by Spackman that th* correspon­ dence from the Stole Tax Com­ mission concerning Donold Fisher's revised personal prop­ erty assessment for 1986 be re calved and placed on file. Yeas: All Absent; None. Carried. Moved by Spockman, suppor­ ted by Jasperse. thot the cost of $2,300 to purchase T1FA Pro­ grams from Albion for the DDA and modifications to said pro­ grams estimated ot $900.00 from TIC Support Services be approved and to be recoped for th* DDA. Yeos: Campbell, Cusack, Gray, Hemerling, Jasperse, MlUer, Spackman and Wohon. Absent: None. Carried. Public Hearing held on Vik­ ing Corporation industrial Exemp­ tion Certificate. No comment from th* public. Representative from Viking present. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Gray thot the resolution adopting the application of the Viking Corp. Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate be approved. Yeos: Walton, Spockman. Miller. Jaspers*. Gray. Cusock. Camp­ bell. Absent: None. Abstained: Hem­ erling. Carried. Councilman Walton stated that her committee was still working on the parking meters and would hove something shortly. Councilman Miller reported that the DBG Company i* still considering building a build­ ing for their helicopters on the airport property. Moved by Spackman. suppor­ ted by Cusock that a transfer of $20,750 for one-half of the Dir­ ector of Public Services wage* be mode from the Water Re­ ceiving Fund to the General Fundo* budgeted. Yeos: Campbell. Cusock. Gray, Hemerling. Jasperse. Miller. Spockman and Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spockman. suppor­ ted by Gray that $35,000.00 be transferred from lhe General Fund to the Wafer Receiving Fund for Fire Hydrant Rental o* budgeted. Yeos: Walton. Spockman. Miller. Jasperse. Hemerling, Gray. Cusock. ond Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spackman. suppor­ ted by Jasperse that the resolu­ tion approving the levy of an additional millage rate to o total of 16.2 mill* be adopted. Yeas: Cusock. Gray. Hemerling, Jasperse. Miller. Spockman ond Walton. Noys: Campbell Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spackman. suppor­ ted by Gray thot the 1986/87 budget be approved for $1,709,791. and lhe budget re­ solution authorizing the City Assessor to spread said 16.2 mills be odopted. Yeo* Walton. Spackman. Miller. Jasperse. Hemerling. Every four years, the district rotates the designated institution holding the school's checking account. Hastings City Bank was chosen in 1985. Great Lakes Federal Savings, Hastings Sav­ ings and Loan Association and lhe National Bank of Hastings were named depositories for the school's other funds which include a sav­ ings account and certificate of deposit funds. *aid Carl SchocsselI. superintendent of Hastings Public Schools. Diane Hoekstra, an officer of Hastings City Bank; James Toburen. a director of Hastings Sayings and Loan Association; and Dr. William Baxter, a director of the National Bank of Hastings, abstained from voting on because of conflict of interest. Gray. Cusack, Campbell. Absen': None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, suppor­ ted by Jaspers* that the City Attorney be authorized to send a letter of complaint to th* Grand Rapid* Pres* for their unsolicited paper thrown in yards. Yeos: All Absent: Non*. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, suppor­ ted by Walton that permission be given to the JEDC to sign agreements on behalf of the JEDC with Colhoun-Borry Growth Alliance Board of Directors and with Kellogg Community College Business and Industrial Assistone* Center co«emlng th* hir­ ing of full time co-ordinator with a matching grant ond that copies of eoch agreement be received ond placed on file. Yeas: Cusack, Gray. Hemerling. Jaspers*. Miller. Spockmon. and Walton. Noys: Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by Gray that th* resolution sup­ porting Richard Show as Probate Judge be adopted ond copies sent to Governor James J. Blan­ chard. Yeas: Walton, Spockmon. Mil­ ler. Jaspers*. Hemerling. Gray. Cusock. Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. It wo* stated thot there have been complaints on cor* "for sole" on Market Square and what could be don*. Th* City Attorney stated that the City controls Market Square ond the use of said property. Chief of Police to sticker cars for removal. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spockman that th* police re­ port for May 1936 be received ond placed on filo. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ ted by Cusack that the logo pre­ sented be accepted o* our City Logo. Yeos: All Absent None. Carried. Councilman Spackman stated thot the visit to the Sewage Dis­ posal Plant by the Council was very worthwhile and they ore doing o good job. Moved by Campbell, suppor­ ted by Gray that th* recom­ mendation of the Mayor to re­ appoint Lindo Lincolnhol to th* Library Board for o five year term, ond Dione Howkin* to fill th* remainder of Dave Curtis' term to expire in 1990. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supportled by Hemerling to adjourn. Road ond approved; William R. Cook. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk P-17) because the structure may cut down on park­ ing spaces during the annual county fair. The fair board may also want to return the midway to Market Square fron. its current experimen­ tal location further west. Also at issue is whether the city owns clear title to all of Market Square. Councilmembers are waiting for the results of a deed search by the city attorney. Farmers must now meet with the fair board and the council property committee to come up with a recommendation on the proposal. Also Monday, the council appointed Hastings building contractor David D. Kruko of 704 W. Bond to the six-member Zoning Board of Appeals. Kruko fills a vacancy created when counciimcmbcr Mary Spackman resigned from the appeals board to begin her duties as a council member. Neil Wortlej of Springfield. MO was here for a short visit with friends and relatives and to attend his class reunion of Lake Odessa High School. Monday visitors of Ruth Peterman were Barbara Bower of Phoenix. Ariz.. Ralph Haney of Grapevine. Texas. Mildred Stygcr King of Milan and Joyce McWhorter of Sunfield. Mildred and husband resided in Milan after her marriage to Mr. King and they spent their winters in Florida. He passed away recently and now she is staying with her daughter and family and plans to visit her son. Orin, and family, in California, as he is employed by an airline and plans to move to Texas. The Blue Stars held their regular meeting Tuesday at Lake Manor with a potluck supper and an evening of games. The next meeting will be Tuesday. August 5. Rcine Peacock, president, was lhe hostess and presided at the meeting. A circus Is coming to Lake Odessa, spon­ sored by the Lion's club for a fundraising pro­ ject. The circus will be at the fairgrounds on July 22 with two performnees at 4:30 and 7: JO p.m. Ticket prices will be lower if pur­ chased from various businesses before the show. Lunch guests of Reine Peacock on July 4th were Sisters Magdalena and Margaret. Dominic Mane and Msgr. Jerfas of Wright. Rome and her sisters, with Tom and Lois Peacock. Ruth Sessions and Don and Carol Converse and grandson, of Mason, attended the 150th celebration at Westphalia. Cecile Perin was an overnight guest on Fri­ day of her son and family, the Larry Perins of Wyoming. They visited Larry's in-laws at the Chapel of the Pines Trailer Park near Grand Rapids and enjoyed an afternoon of games and sports. The Penns brought Cecile home Saturday a short time before her daughter. Virginia, and family the Dennis Dorns of Troy, arrived for a visit. All attended lhe Art in the Park Festival. They enjoyed a picnic lunch, brought by Virginia, while at the park, before leaving for home. Katelyn, weighing seven pounds, four ounces, was bom to Bruce and Julie Mac­ Donald on June II at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Grandparents are Chuck and Dixie Larsen of Ionia. Robert and Judy Crall of Lake Odessa and Roger and Phyllis Mac­ Donald of Saranac. Great grandparents are Grace Larsen of Ionia. William and Mildred Staller of Lake Odessa and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Terrell of Saranac. • HELP WANTED • STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY OWOCI OF PtmUCATKM File No. 86-353 DO SHARRI K. HENLEY. Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM P. HENLEY. Defendant. Michael J. McPhillips (P33715) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS < MC PHILLIPS 220 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 616-945-9596 At a session of sold Court held In Hastings. Michigan, on the 7th day of July, 1986. PRESENT: Honorable Hudson E. Deming. Circuit Judge On the 6th day of June. 1966. an odion was filed by Shorn K. Henley. Plaintiff, against William P. Henley. Defendant. In this Court to obtain a decree of divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant William P. Henley shall answer or take such other odion o* may be permitted by law on or before the 25th day of September. 1986. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default ag­ ainst such detendon! for th* re­ lief demanded in the complaint filed in this Court. Hudson E. Deming. Circuit Judge (B-7) r DIET Lcenter-J Experienced Cashier* Only Full- and Part-Time Help Needed Now taking applications. Apply mornings ... R & J, inc. 1335 N. Broadway, Hastings Prairieville FarmDaysl AUGUST 28 thru SEPTEMBER 1 i FRIDAY NIGHT — Zl "FARM DAYS OPRY" Show 4 J* Featuring ... "KITTY WELLS" i i — The Queen of Country Music — v ; sJ) Also... Bobby & Johnny Wright, The 2; • Tennessee Mountain Boys, Peewee » s i King, Redd Stewart, The Collins N; jrfe sisters & The Great Bobby Hankins —A I ■ & His Country Music City Band. j | £ § ? ADVANCED TICKETS ‘5.00 ea. Can be pur- i chased at Neil's Printing, Hastings; Bobby •; Hankins Country Music Store, Coldwater; or 5 write to Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame, •< Delton. Ml 49046 • 616-623-2465. Dieter of the Month for Hastings Susan Hustwick from Hastings has lost 52 pounds and 55V2 inches in 19 weeks! I started the Diet Center program on January 20, 1986, the very first day they opened. They not only opened their doors, but they opened a door for me to become the person I wanted to be. Before coming to Diet Center, I had tried many diets, all with the same outcome — no results. The Diet Center program has been the best, most successful program I have ever attempted. It has been easy and almost like magic. I looked forward to going each day and I was excited because I was doing something special just for me. The greatest part of the program has been that there have peen no cravings, not one. The counselors are the greatest. They have been so supportive and encouraging. Days I needed that little extra lift, they kept me motivated, with their advice, support and love. Without them, my success would not have been so great. With my weight loss has come more self-confidence and sureness. I've discovered something about me In the process, and that is, I can accomplish anything I set my mind to do. You, too, can do the same. Now, I am maintenance for a lifetime and the counselo. $ are my lifetime friends. I go into Diet Center weekly to help me stay in control. I have learned to keep my weight off by changing my eating habits. Come to Diet Center and let them help you. You’re worth It and they are worth it. You’ll be glad you did. / 1615 5. Bedford Rd., M-37 (next to Cappon Oil) Hastings, Michigan Phone 948-4033 OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL ... Phone 685-6881 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 7:00a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Saturday 8:00 a.m. to Noon Art Tafee T. �Pape 10- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, July 17,1986 Barry County Free Fair — JULY 13 THRU 19 — Fair offers variety of sights and sounds... Fairs feature sights and sounds enough to please every faction of society. This year's Barry County Fair began last Sunday and continues through Saturday. Some of the sights Included (upper left and right) Gloella, owned by Keith Hough of Allegan and harness racing heats; (right) Andrea and Brandon Moma riding the kiddle cars; (below) Seth Bender piloting a tank; and (below right) the world famous Chicago Knockers mudwrestling team. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4-H Rodeo Giant Midway Kids Day Livestock Sale Hamess Racing Demolition Derby ...AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! 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Main-Vermontville CLOVERLEAF’S "COACHMEN COUNTRY USA" • Motor Homes • Coachmen RV's ■ Escaper SCI ■ Clean Used RV's RV Parts • Service ■ Accessories 685-9888 - 1199 M-89 West - Plainwell COLEMAN AGENCY Auto • Home - Life & Health Insurance 945-3412 - 203 S. Michigan - Hastings HECKER AGENCY 4/so (5171 852-9680 ■ 225 North Main ■ Nashville We Sell & Install All Classes of Hitches Running Boards for All Vehicles 452-8769 • 727 28th S.E. • Grand Rapids MIDDLEVILLE TOOL & DIE COMPANY, INC. Forest Middleton • Owner Prototypes • Tools • Dies • Fixtures 611 Bowens MUI Road - Middleville Phone - 795-3646 Middleville man pleads guilty to marijuana charge A 21-year-old Middleville man admitted Friday that he sold a half a pound of mari­ juana to an undercover police officer last year. Robin L. Workman of 2827 Yankee Spr­ ings Rd. told Judge Hudson E. Deming in Barry County Circuit Court that he was sell­ ing the marijuana, valued at over $300, as a favor to a friend. Workman pleaded guilty to the attempted delivery and/or manufacture of marijuana in exchange for the dropping of more serious drug trafficking charges against him. He is to be sentenced August 15 before Judge Richard M. Shuster. Workman had failed to show up for a previous court appearance on the matter and after a warrant for his arrest was issued. Workman was arrested and detained without bond in the Barry County Jail. Workman’s attorney Charles Stiles said his client failed to show up for the appearance because he had moved and did not received notification of the upcoming appearance. Stiles asked that Workman be released on bond prior to his sentencing. That request was denied. In other court action Friday, a 17-year-old Hickory Comers teen implicated in a boat motor theft ring pleaded guilty to attempted larceny in exchange for the dropping of more serious larceny charges pending against him. As part of the plea agreement, Craig A. Kirkendall, of 15434 M-43, agreed to testily RIDDERMAN & SONS OIL CO., INC. Standard Oil Products • Farm & Home Fuel 685-5825 • 580 10th Street - Plainwell ROBERTSON PLUMBING & HEATING “Licensed Master Plumber” Ultramax 95% Efficient Gas Furnace 795-3532 • 904 Grand Rapids St. - Middleville Lube, Oil Filter R95 Seif & Sons Chevrolet, Inc. Authorized New and Used Sales and Service 891-8104 • 632 E. Main - Caledonia STEFFEN & ASSOCIATES 891-9293 - 9369 Cherry Valley Caledonia Village Centre GET TOP NOTCH SERVICE! Includes ... up to 5 qts. 10W40 oil, AC oil filter, complete chosis lubrication, complete safety in­ spection including fluids, belts and hoses, check tire pressure. 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Berviee Hours: Monday 8 to 8: Tuesday thfu FrJday 8 io 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA D & W Food Center UNION BANK “A NICER PLACE TO BE” 9375 Cherry Valley ■ Caledonia Phone - 891-9237 Full Service Bank - Member FDIC 374-8875 - 933 4th Ave - Lake Odessa Drive-In Branch: 1150 Jordan Lake St. ’s Real Estate Dewey’s Car Palace, Inc. Wolever Elsie Wolever - Owner & Broker Serving Barry County for Over 30 Years Reliant K • Horizon • Chrysler Plymouth ■ Dodge Trucks 623-6301 • M-43 at Sprague Road • Delton Specializing in Farm • Residential Lake & Commercial Properties 852-1501 - Nashville Doster Lumber Company Wright-Way Lumber Co. See Us For All Your Building Needs Don Alexander • Manager 12911 South Doster Road • Doster Phone - 664-4511 Selt Serve lumber Yard ■ "Cash N Carry" 527-1680 ■ 206 S. Dexter • M-66 • Ionia Keep that great GM feeling with genuine GM parts. GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS MNUAL MOTORS CORPORAnan JKndrasw> hasting 1435 SOUTH HANOVER STREET PHONE — 945-2425 against a Battle Creek man who has allegedly been acting as a fence for a number of in­ dividuals stealing boat motors from the area lakeside residences. Kirkendall admitted to taking four boat motors from Little Long Lake residences April 29. He will be sentenced August 15. Pleading guilty to two counts of joyriding Friday was Jeffery L. Ampey, 18, of 20761 One Mile Rd., Battle Creek. Ampey pleaded guilty in exchange for the dropping of two counts of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle. Ampey said he acted as lookout while two companions took a three-wheel motorcycle and four-wheel motorcycle frm a Cressey Road residence April 18. Ampey said he was driving the three­ wheeler a week later when a policeman stop­ ped him for driving without a helmet and subsequently arrested him. Ampey will be sentenced August 8. Also Friday, Roger S. Ellis, 22, of 9875 Bird Rd., Dowling, pleaded guilty to attemp- INVITATION TO BID CITY OF HASTINGS HATCHERY RECREATION PARK PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Sealed blds for the construction of the following: A. Contract No. 1 • Park Shelter Construction and Electrical Work B. Contract No. 2 • Fencing will be received by — City of Hastings at the offices of — City of Hastings City Hall 102 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 ted malicious destruction of property. He will William P. Garrett, 21, of 3111 W. State Rd., Hastings, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct. An August 25 trial date was set. And an August 4 pre-trial was set for Gary L. Stephens, 34, of 5507 Mick SE, Grand Rapids, who is accused of sexually assaulting a seven-year-old Yankee Springs Township girl. Local Births IT’S A GIRL James and Kitty Lawson, Woodland, July 10, 1:15 a.m., 7 lbs. 4W oz. Gloria and Luis Botello, Lake Odessa, July 14, 5:30 p.m., 6 lbs. 4 oz. Christine and Barry Roscoe, Hastings, July 9, 5:25 p.m., 7 lbs., 15 oz. Jim and Laurie King, July 9, Angela Marie, 11:33 a.m., 7 lbs., 5‘A oz., 20 inches. IT’S A BOY Jane and Michael Brown, Lake Odessa, Ju­ ly 9, 4:49 p.m., 10 lbs., 1 oz. Roger and Susan Meyers, Sunfield, July 10, 11:46 p.m., 9 lbs. 2 oz. Terry and Jennifer Quillan. Caledonia, July 12, 12:53 a.m., 6 lbs., 5 oz. Fred and Valerie Stanton, Delton, July 15, 8:22 a.m., 7 lbs., 4 oz. Douglas and Marty Lydy of 416 Euchd St., Leesburg, Fla, formerly of Hastings are the parents of a daughter, Kristen Lorraine, bom June 26. 1986 at 12:30 p.m., 8 lbs., 5W ozs. 21'A inches. Kristen is welcomed by brother Shawn and sister Devin. Grandparents are Gary and Kay Howell. Hastings, Shannon Lydys of Leesburg. Great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Gec'ge Lydy Hastings; Lorraine Neil of Delton. ’ until 9:30 a.m. (local time) Monday, July 28, 1986 at which time and place said bids will be opened and publicly read aloud. The contract documents may be examined at the offices of — City of Hastings (City Hail), Hastings, Michigan The project will be paid for In part by the City of Hastings and a Federal Grant. Contractor will be required to comply with the provisions of the Copeland Anti­ Kickback Act and Presidential Executive Order 11246. The provisions of the Davis Bacon Act regarding federal wage requirements do not pertain to this project. The City of Hastings reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities should it consider same to be in the best interest of the project. Bids shall remain firm for lhe period of thirty (30) days after date of receiving bids. A certified check, bankdraft or bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the amount bid payable to the City of Hastings will be required with each bid. CITY OF HASTINGS Sharon Vickery, City Clerk Floats and Marching Units Wanted The Hastings SummerFest/Sesquicentennial Committees are seeking entries for the parade at... NOON • Saturday, Aug. 23 The celebration will focus on the 150th anniversary of the founding of Hastings. Entries with an historical theme are specially wanted. For more information call.. 945-2454 I , �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 17,1986 - Page 11 Mutual exec to head state insurance group Busy 8 Club met this month ~ Jnhnston. President and Chief r Om“r °f H“,inP Mutual The Busy 8 Club met at the name of Sally Stanton for their July meeting. After the business meeting cards were played with each one receiving a prize. Gladys Bush of Colorado, a member of the club was here visiting and was able to attend. bccn cl";,cd Chairman ?,hc fconl of Directors. Michigan Assaria198^87 "SUran“ Con'P"nics- for Fiscal year \A/ hat1 A Ra|,yand Fund filial. Raiser for Dick Whitelock, GOP Candidate for 88th District State Representative Don R. Kimery. President of Michigan Educational Employees Mutual Insurance Company, seas elected Vice-Chairman and Chairman of the Executive Committee. Other officers will be: Secretary ■ Charles McGill. President. Michigan Millers Mutual In­ surance Company: Treasurer - Jack Biddlecome. Executive Vice President. Tran- When: samenca Insurance Company of Michigan; and President - Terry N. Buckles, MAIC. The elections were held during MAlC s re­ cent animal meeting at Boyne Highlands Har­ bor Springs. Named to two-year terms on the associa­ tion’s Executive Committee were: William J. Bakei. President. State Mutual Insurance Company; C. Eugene Chang. President. Lake Stales Insurance Company; E.L. Cox. Presi­ dent and Chief Executive Officer. Michigan Mutual Insurance Company; Samuel Miller. President. Pioneer Slate Mutual Insurance Company; Charles Trubac. Regional Vice President, State Farm Insurance Company; and Roy Westran. President. Citizens In­ surance Company of America. Executive Committee members completing their two-year term during the current fiscal year are: Harvey Kent. President and Chief Executive Officer. Frankenmuth Mutual In­ surance Company; G. Bruce Laing. Senior Vice President. Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company; Max Tanner. President. Auto­ Owners Insurance Company; Rod Wasmuth. Senior Vice President. League General In­ surance Company; Robert Wiseman. Ex­ ecutive Vice President. Farm Bureau In- Wha*'* ■ w V IICI w • Charles Johnston surancc Group; and Edward Young. Regional Vice President. Allstate Insurance Company. Headquartered in Lansing. MAIC is a non­ profit. public affairs organization represen­ ting 45 property-casualty insurance organiza­ tions. Collectively, the association’s members write more than 50 percent of the private passenger automobile and homeowners premium in Michigan. The association sponsors a number of infer* mation/cducation programs for consumers. These include: insurance seminars for high school teachers; a speakers bureau for civic and educational groups; and the "Insurance Information Hotline." a toll-free telephone service for slate residents. City council approves $202,500 purchase of R/R property by Mary Warner The city of Hastings will soon acquire title to the Penn Central Railroad right-of-way from the cast edge of Hastings to Airport Road on the west. The city council approved purchase of the property at its Monday meeting. Purchase price will be $202,500. The city already owns part of the right-ofway along Apple Street, but wanted to acquire the rest of the property to facilitate city im­ provements in coming years. The purchase approval was given by councilmembcrs on condition that title insurance on the property be obtained. Stipulated in the purchase agreement was that a portion of the right-of-way be retained by Penn Central to provide space for an underground telecommunications cable being installed by Mutual Signal Corp, of New York. Mutual Signal is laying a commercial com­ munications cable connecting most of the ma- jor cities of Michigan. A representative of an Ann Arbor firm working with Mutual attended Monday’s council meeting to request an casement for the cable along that portion of the right-of-way already owned by the city. Also requested was (hat the city trade small strips of land at lhe south and north ends of Railroad Street so Mutual can build a repeater station for the cable system. A piece of land originally acquired by Mutual at the south end of Railroad is ly Being used as a road, even though it has not been dedicated. Mutual representative Michael Hunter of Bechtel Corp, in Ann Ar­ bor proposed building the repeater station on lhe north end of Railroad on property the city owns, and trading deeds for the pieces with (he city. The request by Hunter was referred to lhe property committee. Hunter expects the new cable system to be operational by the first part of next year. Summit Steel asks city for 12-year tax exemption on new building project Summit Steel Processing Corp.of 519 Railroad St., Hastings, is building a new building, and the company has asked the city not to charge half of the city taxes on it for the next 12 years. The company has applied for an industrial facilities exemption certificate that would qualify it for the 12-year tax abatement. Summit Steel senior manager Joel Hoffman said the new 10.500-square-foot building will replace the company’s existing 8.500-squarefoot structure. The new building is necessary to provide space for the processing of non-ferrous scrap metals such as copper and aluminum. Hoff- man said. Hoffman said a decreased demand for scrap steel has led the scrap processing industry na­ tionwide to a greater emphasis on non-stecl scrap processing. The company hopes to begin construction of the new facility this August. Summit Steel has plants in Lansing, Hastings and Ionia and several warehouses around the state. The estimated cost of the building is SI 20.000. The company is asking for a 50 percent abatement on the building's taxes. A public hearing has been set by the Hastings City Council for July 28. Clowning Around Saturday, July 19,10 a.m. -1 p.m. — Courthouse Lawn — Activities: • Binder Park Mobile Zoo • “Best Buddy" Parade (Certificates Awarded) •Wood Block "Glue-in" • Finger Painting Lip Sync • MUCH MORE Rabbit judging highlights Monday fair activities... • PUBLIC NOTICE • All interested persons are hereby notified that a summary of the Fiscal Year 1987 budget ot the City of Hastings including the intended uses of federal revenue sharing funds is available for public inspection The budget summary and documentation necessary to support lhe summary are avail­ able at the Office of the City Clerk. City Hall. 102 S Broadway, Hastings. Michigan from 8 00 am to 5:00 p.m.on Monday thru Friday. SHARON VICKERY. City Clerk Please, plan to attend and bring a friendl Special Guest Speaker: State Senator Jack Welborn Tube Steaks — Condiments - Refreshments Will Be Served — DONATION: $10.00 Rwdlwbv WMFock la Suu RxxwmvM Commima. 7068 S. Suta Rd., loaa. Ml «M6 Legal Notice MorroAU SALE Defoult having been mod* in lha terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mad* by Brogan Road Dairy, a Michigan Limited Partnership of Hatting*. Michigan. Mortgagor, to Michi­ gan National Bank-Control, a National Banking Association, Mortgagee. dated th* 25th day of March. >965. and racordad In th* office of tha Register of Deeds, for th* County of Barty and State of Michigan, on the 9th day of April. 1965. in Uber 421 of Barry County Record*, on page 764. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, a* lhe date of this notice, for prin­ cipal and Interest, tho sum of Two Hundred Ninety Throe Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Five ond 47/100 ($293,755.47) Dollars; And no suit or proceeding* at low or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. Therefore, by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained In said mortgage, and pursuant to tho statute of lhe State of Michigan In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 29th day of August. 1986, at 10:00 o'clock A.M.. Local Timo, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole ot public auction, to tho highest bidder, ot the East Door entrance to tho Court House In Hastings, Michigan (that be­ ing the building whore the Cir­ cuit court for the County of Barry is held), of the premise* described in sold mortgage, or so much thereof a* may be necessary to pay the amount duo. a* aforesaid, on said mort­ gage. with the Interest thereon ot thirteen ond one-half per cent (13.50%) per annum and all legal cost*, charges ond ex­ penses. including tho attorney fees allowed by low. and also ony sum or sum* which may be poid by the undersigned, neces­ sary to protect It* Interest In tho premise*. Which said pre­ mise* ore described a* follow*: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situate in tho township ol Baltimore in the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and described os fol­ lows, to-wit: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the West % of the Southwest '/. of Section 9 Town 2 North. Range 8 West, for place of beginning, thence West 40 rods; thence South 80 rods- ning. Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan. During tha twelve months im­ mediately following tho sale, the property may bo redeemed. Doted at Clawson. Michigan July 10. 1986 Michigan National Bank-Central Wyoming. Ml. Mortgagee Kurt L. Jones 1400 W. Fourteen Mile Road Clawsan. Ml 48017 Attorney for Mortgagee (8-7) Free fun for everyone! Summary Available of FY 1987 Budget You're invited to get acquainted with end talk to Dick about his solutions to the problems that have been created by state government. The big moment arrives during rabbit judging Monday at the Barry County Fair when 4-Hers hope their animals will meet the judges’ approval. Here, Judge Michaels, at the first table, rates the animals belonging to Deanna Jones, Todd Langshaw and Amy Haywood. (Banner photos) How TO SAVE $47fi 14 ON YOUR NEW MORTGAGE. INTRODUCING THE BIWEEKLY MORTGAGE. It's true. That's how much you can save on a typical $50,000 Great Lakes fixed-rate, 30-year mortgage. Here's how it works: Instead of making monthly mortgage payments in the traditional way, you'll make half-payments every other week. At the end of the year, you'll have repaid the equivalent of 13 traditional mortgage payments. Over the life of your loan, the more frequent, smaller payments and the one extra payment can cut your interest expense by 25%. And you'll find your 30-year loan repaid in full after just 20 years Ask your Realtor or Great Lakes Federal mortgage lender about the new Biweekly Mortgage. Great Lakes Federal Savings can help you get the home you want for less. Interest Rate APR Payment Amount Repayment Period Total Repaid Monthly Mortgage 11.00% 1143% $476 17 30 years $171,421 Biweekly Mortgage 11.00% 11.37% $238.09 20 years $123,806 Monthly Mortgage 11.00% 11.41% $714.25 30 years $257,130 Biweekly Mortgage 11.00% 11.35% $357.13 20 years $185,709 Monthly Mortgage 11.00% 11 40% $952 33 30 years $342,838 Biweekly Mortgage 11.00% 11.34% $476.17 20 years $247,608 Amount Borrowed o o o o a o o CD in cn o o o o o co Savings $47,614 $71,422 $95,230 NOTE: These examples are based on a 20% down payment Different loan amounts and interest rates will still result m significant, though different, savings The Biweekly Mortgage ts ottered <n conjunction with a Great Lakes Federal Automatic Payment checking account Sponsored by the Hastings Friends of the Library CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN knights of Columbus Hall, 115 South Steele Street, Ionia, Ml • NOTICE • The Barry County Department of Social Ser­ vices is taking bids under Public Act 259, the Michigan Opportunity and Skill Training (MOST) Programs for job placement, on the job training and assessments. Available funds are in the amount of $27,985. New or renewal contracts must end on or before September 30, 1987. Bids should be submitted by August 15, 1986 to: Richard H. Ritter, Director Barry County Dept, of Social Services P O. Box 190 Hastings, Michigan 49058 For further information, call Richard Ritter of the Barry County Dept, of Social Services at 948-3205. G9E4T L4CE5 FEDERAL 5DNINC5 Vot/r Partner in Life. 401 W Stale St. Hastings’. 945-3468 9010 East D Ave . Richland. 629-9753 �Page 12- The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 17,1986 Storm hits area Tuesday, c0ntinuedtr0mPagei New president named at Pennock Hospital by Robert J. Johnston Daniel C. Hamilton, 39. a former Kalamazoo man now living in Franklin. Pa., has been named president of Pennock Hospital James Coicman, chairman of the hospital Board of Trustees, said that Hamilton is ex­ pected to be on the job August 18. He replaces Richard Fluke, who resigned last fall. Hamilton is presently associate ad­ ministrator of Franklin Regional Medical Center, where hc has been employed since 1976. Hc was administrative assistant at Memorial Hospital in St. Joseph from 1973 to 1976. He served an administrative residency in 1973 at Ingham Medical Center in Lansing. Hamilton received a master’s degree in health administration from the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1973. Hc earned his bachelor's degree in business ad­ ministration at Western Michigan University in 1968. His wife, the former Pamela Jackson, was bom in Pennock Hospital. Her parents reside in Richland. The Hamiltons have two children, Mark. 13, and Heather , 8. The tornado traveled from the northwest near Cloverdale toward southeast Barry County near Drake and Banficld Roads. Zim­ merman said, breaking oil two treetops on Lammers Road which smashed through the roof of a pole harn being constructed by Lam­ mers Road resident Wendell Lammers. Thirty-year-old Wayne Houghtaling said hc was reluming from a pontoon boat ride on Gull Lake and when hc reached Delton, black storm clouds descended and chased him to his Cedar Creek Road residence. Houghtaling was just driving in his driveway when high winds forced his car sideways down the road, he said. "I grabbed my steering wheel and duck­ ed.” hc said. "When I looked up. I saw my mom and dad's trailer go and then I saw my trailer go." His parents* 25-fool motor home started sliding sideways. Houghtaling said, and his fifth-wheel trailer, parked alongside his parents', “did a flip, came down on its top. rolled and landed on its wheels." The fifth wheel landed in a field 50 feet away from where it was parked near the home. Houghtaling was living in the smaller of the two trailers, and his belongings were scattered four hundred yards along the tornado's path, some hanging from nearby trees. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. July 28, 1966. at 7:45 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to establish an Industrial Development District; said district described CITY OF HASTINGS, 519 E. RAILROAD ST. COM. ON THE N LINE OF RAILROAD ST. AT A PT WHERE THE N LINE OF SD ST. INTERSECTS THE W LINE OF THE NE % ol SEC. 17-3N4W FOR POB, TH S 45 DEG E ALONG N LINE OF RAILROAD ST. 439 FT. TH N 45 DEG E 264.25 FT. TH 45 DEG W 138.6 FT, TH S 78 DEO E 112.2 FT, TH N 47 DEG 30 MIN W 543 FT TO EDGE OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER. TH SW’LY TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE EDGE OF THE THOR NAPPLE RIVER & THE N 4 S 'A LINE OF SEC. 17-3N-8W, TH S 1 DEG 30 MIN W 188 FT TO P.O.B.. INCLUDING ALL OF BLK 5 8 PART OF LOTS 2, 3, 8 BLK 4 BENNETT 8 KENFIELDS ADD. Said property known as the "Summit Steel Processing Corporation District" This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of Act 198 P.A. of 1974 as amended. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES [sales and SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 । Lyle L Thomas Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Calculators Cash Registers Copiers Dictation Equipment • Typewriters All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto • Form • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE 01945-3412 REAL ESTATE Our 46th Year MILLER REAL ESTATE Kan Millar. C.R.B., CHS. Hostings (616) 945-5182 REALTOR LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dry Cleaning for over 30 years” 3211 ■ictagMi. Kwtwis PteM MM265 OKN: 7-5JUn.-FriJfat 1-1:30 His parents' motor home wound up on its side. His parents. Eldon and Lou Houghtaling, were just heading for their basement when the tornado struck, they said. “I had just left the trailer after getting a flashlight out of it and had gone inside and hollared to my wife to get in the basement," Eldon Houghtaling said. Before hc went indoors, the elder Houghtal­ ing said. "I looked to the northeast and saw a black cloud coming.” Houghtaling said hc saw the black cloud "explode”. He never saw a funnel, he said. Houghaling. a retired Bliss worker, has in­ surance on the motor horn-. which is valued at SI2.000. But his son Wayne, self-employed in the construction business, “lost everything.” He valued the trailer and contents at SI 0.000. The younger Houghtaling said it would take him two years to recoup his losses, but the family agrees they were lucky no one was hurt. Had the storm struck two minutes sooner, the elder Houghtaling said, he would have been caught in the trailer. Had it struck five minutes later. Wayne would have been inside his trailer. At the fairgrounds Wednesday, fair workers were using sand and pumps to sop up the wet and muddy grounds. Heavy rains during the storm flooded much of the fairground, and numerous electrical cords being used by campers at the west end of the fairgrounds forced posse deputies io shut otl power to the campers for about an hour and a half during the storm. Power was turned on only after electricians made sure there was no danger of electrical shock. County civil defense director Larry Hollenbeck said lightning touched down somewhere near the fairgrounds, and several people reported feeling a slight electrical shock. "There was tingling in their toes, that sort of thing." he said. While lhe evacuation was praised by many as being orderly and with a marked lack of panic, the storm "scared the daylights" out of many, he said. Some children reportedly taking refuge in lhe concrete bathrooms near the midway began screaming and crying. A few fair participants refused to leave their animals. Hollenbeck said, but the animals suf­ fered no ill effects from the storm, he said. Posse members experienced with the care of various animals helped keep them under con­ trol. he said. "There were goats, rabbits, little kids, a blind man and even a lady in a wheelchair" involved in the evacuation." he said. The community building housed many of School administrators to get pay raises IRVING TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 2-86 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. S-66 ELECTRIC SERVICE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE gronting un­ to Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative, Inc., its successors and assigns. the right, power ond franchise for a period of thirty (30) years from ond after the adoption and approval hereof, to acquire, construct, operate and maintain in above named townships. Barry County, the necessary facilities for the pro­ duction, transmission, distribu­ tion, and sale of electric energy for public and private use. and to use and occupy the highways, streets, alleys, and other public places of the Township to set poles, string wires, lay pipes or conduits, ond lo transact o local electric business. BE IT ORDAINED: Section 1. That Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative. Inc. Its successors and assigns, be and it Is hereby granted and vested with the right, power, ond franchise lor o period of thirty (X) years from ond alter tho adoption and approval horool. os provided by law. lo ocqulro. con­ struct, maintain or operate in the above named townships, lhe necessary facilities for tho pro­ duction, transmission, distrubilion and sole ol electric energy for public ond private use, and to construct ond maintain along, upon, across or under tho highways, streets, alleys, and other public places of the Township to set poles, string wires, lay pipes or conduit and other necessary fixtures and equipment for such purposes and to transact a local electric business. Section 2. The franchise granted herein Is subject to con­ firmation at the next regular election or special election by a majority of the above named township electors voting upon the question in the affirmative. Section 3. This ordinance will take effect upon publication of the ordinance. EMILY HARRISON Irving Township Clerk DARLENE HARPER Orangeville Township Clerk (7-17) The Hastings Board of Education is study­ ing salaries of administrators, supervisors and non-contract employees and expects to give raises later this year. Omitted from the July 3 article about the salary schedule was the fact that the salaries are currently being studied to compare them with other districts. There is not a salary freeze in effect. William Baxter. Diane Hoekstra and James Toburen. members of the personnel commit­ tee. are currently surveying the income of similar individual positions at schools in the Twin Valley Conference and comparable class "B” schools in the area to establish feasible potential contracts. After this survey has been completed, the committee will suggest possible salaries to be accepted by the board. Dipp retires, Newman reappointed The Hastings Board of Education Monday, Robert Frieswyk and John Merritt, to fourth accepted the retirement of elementary teacher grade and sixth grade, respectively. Dcloris Dipp and reassigned Earl Newman as Other than Newman, only one instructional a high school social studies teacher. change will occur in the high school and that Dipp, a sixth grade teacher at Northeastern is the reassignment of Bruce Krueger to teach School, has been with the district for 20 years. Earl Newman resigned as the director of Pleasantview has only one change. Merete educational services, a post he has held for Powers has been transferred to teach at the two years. Taking his place will be Robert first grade level. VanderVccn who resigned from his position Southeastern School will sec three new of high school principa1 to become director of changes. They include the transfer of Barbara educational services. Case to teach first grade and the An extended leave of absence, in accor­ reassignment* of Linda Corrigan to the third dance with contract provisions, was granted to grade and Stan Kirkendall to the fourth grade. Warren McLaury, a custodian at Southeastern Susan Jansma has been transferred and will School, until August 1 for reason of personal become a special education teacher for all illness. _ . elementary schools as will Nancy Standerford Several teacher transferals and be transferred to teach reading at the various reassignment* were passed by the board. buildings. Rcassignments at Northeastern School in­ Likewise instructing in all of the elementary clude Susan Appleman to the third grade; schools will be Martha Shaw, a vocal music Cheryl Ross to the fourth grade; Tanya Nixon teacher, and Mary McKinley, a reading to the second grade; and Jeff Thornton to the instructor. fifth grade level. Teachers who have been newly hired by the Ann DcHoog has been transferred to Nor­ system include Lori Bartell who will teach a theastern to teach fourth grade. second/third grade split at Pleasantview; New faces to be seen in the hallways of Mary Anne Heller, hired to teach sixth grade Central School due to transfers include John in the Central School Annex; Constance Zawierucha, a sixth grade teacher in the An­ Hindenach ."a special education teacher for the nex; Diana Johnston, a first grade instructor; high school; Jan Lawson, a science teacher and Gerald Barnhill, a sixth grade teacher, for the elementary schools; and Edward who will also be in the Annex. VandcrHoff. a special education teacher for Rcassignments within Central include lhe Junior High Schoo). SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD — JULY 9. 1986 — Repo.ts of committoot pre­ sented. Lottort from Deportment cf Natural Resources denying permit for Dr Clifford Nelson ond issuing permit for seowoll to Jeon Hornaday. Order of Necessity received from Barry County Darin Com­ missioner regarding clean out of Brown-Jewell-Mud Crook ■ Drain. Approved motion to dispense with Truth In Taxation Hearing for 1986. I Approved motion lo pay | custodian 95 00 per hour for use U.S. Chamber of Commerce ...Is currently appointing Membership Sales Repre­ sentatives In Hastings and vicinity. This rewarding and de­ manding position In­ cludes: 948-8051 DENTURES COMPLETE DENTUAES395 • a three week training UPPER DEKTURE great benefits pack­ chance to be your dal for unlimited eam- 920,000 to 945,000 annually.) If you're persistent and self-dlsdpllned. and you think you can relate well to business leaders, send your resume to: nonce ol Townthip Holl. Mr. Bob Gunter, District Manager 1200 Harger Road, $14 690.61 Suite 606 Oak Brook. IL 60521 Johnstown Township Clerk Attested lo by Supervisor Vorlyn Stevens (7-17) Subscribe to the Banner PARTIAL DENTURE 52251 -295l •All tMth and mslsrUls u«d nut the high Handl'd! sat by tha Ami'lean Dan laI Ann. •Our on pramiaaa tab previdai Individual and effletoot servo. ’Free denture consultation and •lamination. (616)455-0810 •L.D. HiiMbaugh CDS •0.0. White DOS •G. Minetwici DOS 2330 Uth SI., S.E.. Grand Rapids indras *W5' 14M & Hanover St.. Haetlnge. Mich. 4BOM 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Haan: Monday 8 to 8 Tuesday Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS GEHEKA1 80TMS PUTS MVIV01 Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! Mark R. Paschall, M.D. on July 14. 1986 Cherry valley Family Care 490 Edwards St. Middleville, Ml 49333 Phone 795-7929 — Family oriented practice — Hours by appointment — New patients welcome PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER STORAGE space — NEEDED — Barry community Hospice is in need of storage space to store hospital beds. If you live any­ where in Barry County and have storage space available, please call us at ... BARRY COMMUNITY HOSPICE (616) 948-8452 Some areas of the fairground were still ankle-deep in water Wednesday, and fair workers had to use pumps to get rid of the excess water, and sand to fill in mudholes. Two injured in separate accidents at fairgrounds Two people were injured in separate in­ cidents at lhe Barry County fair this week, sources say. It was reported that a man helping to dismantle the 4-H rodeo arena at the grand­ stands Monday night was injured when a gate apparently fell on his leg. Fair officials said Tim O'Heran of Chief Noonday Road in Barry County apparently suffered a leg fracture, but the report could not be confirmed. Another person. 12-ycar-old Tina Royal of Nashville, suffered a broken arm Wednesday when her horse shied from an obstacle in the trail class. Witnesses say Royal, a member of the Cherokee Riders 4-H Horse Club, was buck­ ed off when her horse, All Jet. approached a jump in the class. Royal was apparently leading in the point tallies when the accident occured, and needs to ride Saturday to win. it was noted. Whether she will ride wa* not known at press time. Tho HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 9468051 r" ‘ feASSIFIED ADS Thank You Real Estate A SPECIAL THANK YOU A speical thank you lo CPL. Joe Wenger and Chief Boyd Cain for their assistance at the scene of my accident Especial­ ly, to TPR. Mike Hascamp for his help at the scene and for his thorough, professional investi­ gation of the accident To Depu­ ty Gary Sunior who obtained the information we needed and performed the chaotic job of dispatch during the incident Thank you to Undcrshcriff James Orr for telling my wife and driving her to lhe hospital. To the Middleville Ambulance and the staff at Pennock E.R. To the O.R. staff (all three times). Especially, to Dr. Ken Merrimen, Ken Shute, and the entire staff on 3-West A special thanks to Bea Stanton, Jerry Smith, Connie Smith, Don Nevins, Carol Nevins, Ted DeMott, Jerry Luedecking, Jeri Wisner, Janet De Mott Saralec Boop, Tom Hildreth, and Lynn Cruttenden for their help and work. To our families and all my friends for their cards, flowers, and visits. Especially, to my wife, who has been my nurse, babysitter, and who has held up like a rock the entire time. THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH. __________ David M. Oakland GUN LAKE WEST: 4 bdrm, house, 70 acres large yard, quiet, private, all recreation, $100,000, land contract considered. Wayland 792-9859.__________ CARD OF THANKS 1 would like lo thank nurses Helen Cole and Mary Dykstra on 2 south out patient and Dr. Woodliff for the wonderful care I had when I was there. Also Pastor David Nelson and lhe First United Methodist Church for prayers and caring. God Bless each. Millie Rathbun Rusiness Services PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 CAR & TRUCK REPAIR James L. weatherhead, M.D. storm as a tornado, hc said "storms are serious business", whether they be official tornados or severe thunderstorms, and people should pay attention to warnings when they are issued and exercise the proper caution. EXPERT TREE and stump removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854___________________ An Equal Opportunity faeptoyer M/f______________ wishes to announce his association with those taking cover, and most of the rest wound up at the sheriff s department, which is right next door to the fairgrounds on State Road. Being in lhe sheriff s department basement. Hollenbeck said, was like "being in a threecar garage with 500 people.” "We had 'em packed in pretty tight, posse head. Townsend said, hut Hollenbeck said that those in the basement were "super" about their unscheduled confinement.” When the all-clear was sounded at 10:15 p.m., those under cover were allowed to ven­ ture forth again to homes or to their campsites. Townsend said many people jumped in their cars and headed home when the sirens went off. Everyone was in a protected area within 15 minutes of the first warning, hc said. Ten posse members kept track of people during the storm and patrolled the fairgrounds, guarding against theft or van­ dalism from abandoned fair booths. "We got quite a few compliments on the way the evacuation was handled." Townsend said. Fair board secretary Mary Pennock said that the fairgrounds escaped unscathed with the exception of the excessive water. The storm system that hit Barry County originated in South Dakota and Wyoming. Hollenbeck said, where tornados were also reported. Hollenbeck said other counties in Michigan were also hit by the storm, and a woman in Allegan County who was talking on the phone when lightning struck her house "got a poke", he said. "Lightning kills more people than other storm injuries,” Hollenbeck said. Although he couldn't officially classify the Cedar Creek POLE BARN packages erected, you furnish package, we furnish labor. Cail anytime for your labor quote. Haskin Builders, (since 1970) 517-626-6174 POLE BUILDINGS Complete­ ly warrantccd from economy to custom deluxe. We will beat any legitimate quote. Call anytime, Haskin Builders (since 1970). 517-626-6174 TYPING AND WORD PROCESSING: Resumes to long reports. Theses and/or discrutions. Ability to store, recall, reuse or change all docu­ ments. Legal and Medical exper­ ience. Phone 616-945-3671 or 616698-8843 Jobs Wanted HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg SL, Nashville 852-9537 evenings Help Wanted DAY TREATMENT STAFF PH YSICAN: Full time position for Mental Health Day Treat­ ment program. Job responsibili­ ties include assisting in client rehabiiitaion & recreational programming, maintaining case records & developing individual program plans. Applicant must possess a bachelors degree and have experience in working with mentally ill and developmental­ ly disabled adults. Send resume’s to Barry County Mental Health Service, 1005 W. Green St., Hastings, Ml 49058. No phone calls. EOE HELP WANTED: LOCAL EMPLOYMENT, must be neat, friendly, have a good work and driving record. Job requires basic office skills and sales abili­ ty. Must have or obtain chuaffeur's license and be in good physical condition. Job requires both indoor and outdoor work. Good working conditions and benefit plan. Will train. Submit resume to: Ad #135, c/o Remin­ der, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058. An Equal Opportunity Employer.___________________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS for local driver - delivery posi­ tion. Handyman and mechanical abilities needed. Must be physi­ cally fit. Excellent driving record required. Chuaffeun license. Steady employment. Submit resume to: Ad #136, c/o Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. An Equal Opportunity Employer. HELP WANTED: Tired of watching soaps? Looking for something else to do? We need a mature energetic adult for part time TV rental at area hospital. 3 to 4 days per week. You must enjoy meeting new people, like working in a hospital & be flexi­ ble. Send brief note or resume’ to Box 139, Hastings Reminder, don«B°X 188, HaslinSJ- Ml Semicentennial coming soon... Help Wanted IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for 3 Direct Sales Representatives for MERRI MAC’S FAMILY SHOPPING SERVICE. 100% GUARANTEED line of Gifts, Toys and Home Decor. Year 'round program. No Investment Excellent Pay, Bonuses, Prizes. Unlimited territory! Car & phone necessary. 1-800-992-1072._____________ OUTSTANDING FIELD POSITIONS with Paragon Products, Inc., $3250 Minimum - 13 week period. Openings for college students. Phone Allen between 5 and 9pm 945-9879. STOP! LOOK! Toy Chest is expanding into this area! Dealers earn 25%. No delivering or collecting. Free sample prog­ ram. Also booking parties. Call 616-729-4575, 800-922-8957 WORK NOW TO DECEM­ BER for Christmas Around the World. Free kits, supplies and training. Call 948-8970 or 795-7431. Stop in and see us at the Fair. Miscellaneous I NOW HAVE an opening for a lady in my licensed adult foster care home in Lake Odessa, 609 6th Ave. 374-8123 Wanted OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED: any size or condi­ tion. Call toll free 1-800-553-8021._____________ WANTED TO LEASE: Responsible executive famuy will lease or lease purchase 3 plus bedroom home in Hastings area. Must be clean. Needed by September 1. 1-452-1239 For Sale 1979 YAMAHA: 770 XS Special, excellent condition. 1,100 miles, ocw tires S900 945-9779. BOAT 2O’x8* DECK good lor skiing, partying, fishing, 60hp Evf>nide.S1995.SeoalHawthome Marine, Hastings 945-9450 SUMMER “HOT” SALE! Rashior arrow sign, S269! Lighted, non-arrow, S259I Noolighlcd, S229I Free letters' Few left, see locally" 1-800-423-0163, anytime. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-07-24.pdf 5458bd81aabf4f0df38e0dbb128bdbb2 PDF Text Text r— N'EiVVS. ...wrap |- Coaches defend summer practice \ horses die collapse Page 8 Page 3 Boosters, PTO present gifts The Hastings Band Boosters and the Southeastern School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) have donated funds for two separate projects within the Hastings school system, said Cart Scheessel, Superintendent of Hastings Area Schools. The Band Boasters are supplying ap­ proximately $6,000 worth of building materials to be used in the construction of a new concession stand at Johnson Field. The Southeastern School playground will take on a fresh look after new equip­ ment is purchaaed and installed, a gift of the PTO, amounting to $4,400. Plans for both projects arc being reviewed, Schoessd said, and willScom- 4-H Winners from the FAIR! Pages 10,11,12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings p3.rincr ‘ ‘"^^“"“^HURSbAY. JULY 2< 1966 PRICE 25c mence soon. Shuster moves against downtown gangs Zoning Board tomeetTdaeday The Hastings Zoan< Board of Ap­ peals wiU meet on Tuesday, July 29. at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to crawidrr an application recently sabnnded by Donald Spencer. Spencer, owner of the Hastings Wrecker Service, has asked permission to erect a 52 ft. and 40 ft. by 100 ft. pole building in an area previously zoned for industry. Taking action against gangs of youths causing trouble in downtown Hastings, Judge Richard M. Shuster went out­ side of state guidelines Friday in sentencing a youth for kicking in a downtown window. Thomas VanSiclen, 19, of428 E. Blair St.. Hastings, was sentenced to six months in jail and two years of probation for kicking in a window at Barter Fair on Jefferson Street. Judge Richard M. Shuster exceeded the guidelines recom­ mending 0-3 months in jail, saying that VanSiclen was part of a problem the city of Hastings was having with local ruf­ fians creating trouble in the downtown area. “This problem is not going to take over this town,” Shuster said when sentencing VanSiclen. “People are going to be able to come and go in this com­ munity without being intimidated by ruffians or hoodlums." Shuster has been adding “anti-gang conduct" provisions to probation orders of late in an effort to curb downtown trouble. Teen Injured In one-car crash A 17-year-old DeMon girl was injured Friday when the car she was driving skidded off the road near Crooked Lake, smashing into several trees. tom tmoca o< tne rrainevuie Township Mte Dept, said DoneUe Aukermaa of 12860 Parker Road was traveling east on Osborne Road west of M-43 at 6:10 p.m. when she lost control of her vehicle on the loose gravel. The vehicle left the road, struck a tree on the nonh side, spun arouad and struck another tree, then crossed the road again and crashed into a tree on the south side of Osborne, Pennock Mid. Aukcrman was transported by am­ bulance to Borgess Hospital, where she was listed in stable condition with tmiftipie injuries Tuesday. As a provision of probation, offenders are not allowed to ennsregate with a crowd on area street comers. Hastings attorney Michael McPhillips challenged the anli- Woman found guilty of drug charges A Plainwell woman charged with possessing illegal drugs after Prairieville police raided a teenage party at her home has been found guilty of three counts of drug possession by a Barry County jury. After a lV4-day trial in Barry County Circuit Court this week, jurors found Sharon L. Fee, 34, of 11668 Fords Point Rd., guilty of possessing cocaine, secobarbitol (a depressant) and marijuana. Fee will be sentenced August 8. Fee maintained, and her 16-year-dd daughter Kelly testified, that the drugs were brought into their home during a party the daughter was having at their Fords Point residence the night of March Fee said the party was supposed to te a slumber party for girts only, and that she had no knowledge of the presence of boys or drugs at the party until she called a neighbor to check on her daughter around 10 p.m. the night of the raid. Police raided the home at 10:47 p.m. after acting oc a tip and obtaining \ search warrant. Fee testified that she aj rived home only minutes before police arrived and discovered some 27 boys and girts in her garage, plus a keg of beer. Her daughter Kelly said two adult males who had previously sold her drugs rhowed up at the party, peddling co­ caine. Kelly said she bought some, and the males went into a spare bedroom to prepare the mixture. Whether or not the drugs were found in a bedroom being used by Fee or in a spare bedroom adjacent to it became a key issue in the trial. Police contradicted Kelly’s testimony that there were two bedrooms on the main floor of the house. She claimed that the drugs had been stashed by the two males in the spare bedroom on the main floor, rather than her mother’s bedroom. Prairieville Police Chief Tom Pennock testified that Fee told him the night of the raid that the bedroom being searched for drugs was hers, and all police involved in the raid testified that there was only one bedroom on the main floor. Prairieville policeman William Lena said after the trial that jurors did not believe Fee’s story, and felt the discovery of a quantity of drug parapher­ nalia in the bedroom in addition to the drugs indicated Fee’s guilt. Discovered on the bedroom’s dresser top or in various dresser drawers were a small vial of cocaine, two secobarbitol tablets, a baggie of marijuana, some bags of marijuana seeds, hash pipes, roach clips, syringes used to inject drugs, a small scale used to weigh drugs and some zigzag papers. gang provisions Friday during sentencing for another case, saying “I’m not sure constitutionally that we can stop peo­ ple from gathering together." Shuster said he welcomed an examination of the question by the Michigan Court of Appeals, but in the meantime would continue to keep the anti-gang conduct provisions in his probation orders. McPhillips argued against such provisions being imposed on client Eugene Gibson. 23. of 738 E. State St., Hastings, who was sentenced Friday for the burglary of Gilmore Jewelers. Gibson was given nine months in jail and three years’ pro­ bation for the offense. Gibson received the "anti-gang conduct" provisions as part of his probation. The restrictions prevent him from loitering in a public place (from being in a public place with more than two other males). He also may not. either alone or with anyone else, by his actions, words or conduct, in­ sult. intimidate or in any way place others in fear. Any violation of the terms authorizes law enforcement of­ ficers io arrest him for violating probation. Pennock Hospital to present “Pieces of the Past” New attorneys arrive in Hastings serving county and private firm A couple of new faces have entered the rough and tumble local legal establishment. They are Michael P. Faulkner, 31, and Marilyn S. Meyer, 27. Meyer is new Barry County assistant prosecuting attorney. Faulkner is an associate with the Hastings law firm Siegel, Hudson, Gee, Shaw and Fisher. The pair arrived in Hastings almost simultaneously this May. Faulkner is a graduate of Columbia University and U-M La v School, and Meyer of Michigan State University and Cooley Law School Meyer has "always wanted to work in a prosecuting attorney’s office," she said. Faulkner is dabbling in a little bit of everything at the law firm, but hopes eventually to become a specialist in medical malpractice. Both are en­ thusiastic about their new positions, they said. ...a fashion visit from nearly 60 years ago! Selma Vahldieck is shown here wearing one of the many outfits which have been stored in an attic for over 60 years and will be featured at the Pen­ nock Hospital fashion show. County denies request to reopen Mitchell House By El.lri, Gilbert A requea lo reopen the Philip H Mitchell House, a residential treatment facility for delinquent male youth in the county, was turn­ ed down Tuesday by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Five of the seven commissioners voted not to reopen Mitchell House, primarily because of the cost to resume operations. Commis­ sioners Paul Kiel and Cathy Williamson cast dissenting votes. In the fall of 1984. the board had voted to temporarily suspend operations at Mitchell House, located in Hastings, because it was no longer cost efficient to run since there were not enough delinquent youth who needed the facility at that time. That decision had concur­ red with the opinions of county probate court and juvenile division officials. Robert F. Nida, court administrator, ap­ peared before the board Tuesday to ask that Mitchell House be open again because 15 youth have been identified as potential can­ didates for a local group home setting because of their behavior and violations. Mitchell House, established in May. I979, had always been used as a last resort for placement of 13-17 year old delinquents who could not be helped in their own homes or in a foster care setting. Since the closing of the group home, county delinquents who need special help have been sent to facilities outside the county, at up to costs ranging from $47 to S105 per day per youth. Nida said Tuesday afternoon that he had mixed feelings about the board’s decision to keep the doors closed at Mitchell House. "Professionally, 1 believe in community­ based treatment...and this will shift away from that . " He had told the board Tuesday that “if we can cure kids in the local area, our chances of success are much better. ..We have control (at Mitchell House)...We can watch over them closely." In a telephone interview, he said, "economically. 1 don’t know if 1 agree with the board." However, he added. "I respect their decision and we’ll have to live by it.’’ commuting to explore different alternatives. "It’s an erroneous assumption that it will cost less (not to operate Mitchell House). It’s a shift of dollars...we’ll have to buy services from other places. "It might save now. but in the long or even short run, costs increase in other areas." In his proposal to re-open the home on September 1. he had noted that the board had budgeted $150,000 for Mitchell House this year. He said to open the doors of the facility about $94,800 plus the cost of a new van would be needed through the end of this year. Those expenditures included $63,000 for a director and six child care workers who would split duties around the clock: $5,000 for initial start-up costs (food, furniture, sheets, towels, etc.); and $26,000 for construction costs to make the home barrier free and allow oc­ cupancy by 10-youth. Continued, page 3 1986 1836 Hastings Mayor William Cook (right) purchased the first Hastings Sesquicentenniai license plate Mon­ day. from John Barnett, chairman of the sesquicentenniai celebration. The Plates, available for $5 each, are besold at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office in the Community Buildiny and at a number °f stores downtown. Other sesquicentenniai souvenirs °n sale include bumper stickers, but­ tons and t-shirts. The Sesquicenten­ niai Committee is also selling raffle tickets for a hot air balloon ride, to be Qiven away during the Sesquicenten­ niai Community Picnic on August 16. On Tuesday, August 5, Pennock Hospital Auxiliary Board will present a fashion show luncheon entitled "Pieces of the Past". The program will be held at the new addition of the County Scat Lounge from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Diane Flohr, owner of the Hastings House, will present the Vahldieck Collection of Roar­ ing Twenties clothing. Modeled will be summer ensemble day dresses: a wedding dress: several hand-sewn, beaded. Paris originals: plus hats, capes and lingerie typical of that era. These clothes have been locked away in an attic for almost 60 years, put there after a dress shop closed its doors in the early 1920’s. Some of the garments still bear their original price tags, which will be included in the monologue to be given by emcee Flohr. Anyone having information on fashions of the 1920’s is asked lo contact the Hastings House at 945-3859. The price of the afternoon affair is $8, which covers the luncheon — a choice of seafood quiche or chicken salad served in an avacodo, and a beverage. For tickets, please contact Nola Edwards at 945-3451, ext. 402: the Hastings House: or any auxiliary board member. Sesquicentenmal license plates now available �Page 2- The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 24,1986 Barrier Free plans, energy study approved NOTICE OF RIGHT TO NOMINATE BY PETITION The Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) is accepling nominations for County Committee elections for Barry County. This notice is issued to inform eligible voters of the right to nominate candidates by petition. Copies of the petition and instructions on its completion can be obtained from your local FmHA office. Persons nominated should be currently engaged in the operation of a farm, have their principal farming operation within the County or area In which activities of the County or area Committee are carried out. derive the principal part of their income from farming (that is more than 5b percent of their gross income must come from agricultural production), be a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, not have an FmHA Insured or guaranteed loan, and be well qualified for committee work. Nominations must be received in the Hastings County Office no later than August 15, 1986. FmHA committee elections are open to all eligible voters without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age. political affiliation, marital status, sex, and/or handicap. South Jefferson Strbet Ibws (events ' > 1. The Annuel Heetlnfle Sidewalk Daye Extravaganza Is this Friday and Satur­ day. We get to dump all of our leftovers, overstocks and clearance merchandise on the street at low, closeout, clear­ ance prices you can't resist. What a deal. Don't miss It. 2. The Hastings City Band plays again this Wednesday at the Fish Hatchery Park. This will be the last concert until SummerFest, so you best be there. 3. Spooners Day - July 22. Bring your favorite spoonerism to Bosley’s this week and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. If we like them, we may publish the best ones. 4. SummarFestfSosqulcentennlal Parade ■ August 23. Entries are needed for this year's parade, especially those with a historical theme. Call 945-2454 for more Information or to sign up. 5. WorkTs Largest Garage Sale ■ July 25-27. If you can't visit this one. go to the Annual Garage Sala In Middleville this Thursday (July 24) and shop at over 100 participating garages. 6. Ding Dong Days Festival - July 25-28. Visit Bosley’s and sing the song "A Ding Dong Daddy from Dumas" and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. 7. Sesquicentenniai souvenirs (license plates, pins and bumper stickers) are on sale at Bosley's on South Jefferson Street. You can also buy tickets for a chance to win a Hot Air Balloon Ride at the Sesquicentenniai Picnic, 3 for $1.00 at Bosley's. Proceeds to Seaqulcentennial Committee! 8. Banjo Pickin' Contest - July 26. Play a couple of tunes on your banjo during Sidewalk Days on South Jefferson this weekend and we will give you a $4.00 gift certificate. 9. Just In time for Sidewalk Days, the City of Hastings sealcoated South Jef­ ferson Street so we can handle the crowds of people downtown to take advantage of the bargains. Our thanks. 10. Koola Koala Birthday Anniversary July 28. Bring your koala to Bosley's this week, introduce us and you may each have a free Cone Zone cone on us. J1. Aldous Huxley's Birthday ■ July 26. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK JULY 9. 1986 Agreed to ploce th* review of the Anti-Noise Ordinance on the August mfg agenda Adopted Ordinance *45 • Con­ sumers Power Campe ny Electric Franchise Ordinance. Adopted Sections I. II. III. V. VI and VII of Ordinance #46 • Amendment to Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. Approved to resubmit Section IV or the proposed zoning or­ dinance amendments pertaining lo radio and TV transmission receiving ond relay lowers to the Planning/Zoning Commission for review of lhe language. Approved ond accepted the Planning/Zoning recommenda­ tion for the denial of the rezon­ ing application submitted by Mr. Cobble for property located on Merlou Rood. Approved ond accepted res­ ponsibility of the Cemetery Trust Fund. Approved the appointment of Juanita Gurd to the Library Board. Approved to offer the 1954 In­ ternational Fire Truck to Herzog for $50.00. Approved amendments to the Pine Lake Fire Dept bylaws to odd Section 10 regarding the Code! program. Approved hourly increase in pay for the election inspectors at the following role: Chairperson - $4.50. Chair trainee - $4.25 ond inspectors - $4.00. Approved the appointment of William Pegg os a temporary part time patrolman at a rote of $5.00 per hour for up to 20 hours per week with the total cost not to exceed $1,500.00. Accepted resignations of volunteer police officers Hurst and Rattl. Approved appointments of Thomas Guthrie & Janette Arnold to the Planning/Zoning Commis­ sion. Approved the appointment of James Kerwin os a volunteer police reserve officer. Accepted the bld from Peery Holtz for o screen for the mtg room door. Approved outstanding bills totaling $19,545.10. JANETTE ARNOLD. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck (7 24) PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING ' ( QUOTE: I "Experience is not what happens to a man — it is | whet a man does with what happens to him. — Aldous Huxley, RQSLEY Kl'PHflRmRCY' SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSNIP BOARD STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY 1. Little Bucky celebrates the Singing' Telegrams Birthday (July 7.8) by having a dollar sale this week, the telegrams that fly between the Buck and his sup­ pliers when they are trying to close a deal are not the singing' kind, but you will sing a happy tune when you take advantage of our weekly Reminder Specials. 2. Our Vitamin Department, with the lar­ gest selection around, features Vitamin E and Calcium on sale this week See Sucky's ad for prices. 3. The new LK. Powell cards In our Sentiment Shop are a cute way to send greetings to friends and relatives. 4. The new Revlon fall shades In lipstick and nail polish are now on display In our Cosmetic Department. 5. Remember that Wednesday Is Double Print Day at Bosley's photo depart­ ment. 6. We have a new line of lipsticks and nail polish In our Bucky Sale Corner at 99*. A True Bucky Bargain. 7. Parking is free when you Shop South Jefferson Street and Downtown Has­ tings. Park free in the lot behind Bos­ ley's or if you use a meter, get free /Gobbler Food" at Bosley's.. I_____________ Legal Notices PARK FREE File No. 86-19510-SE In the matter of MAP.IE WINDES. Deceased. Social Security Number 3b536 6737 TAKE NOTICE: On August 7. 1986 at 1:30 p.m., in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hastings. Michi­ gan. before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRJN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Duane B. Windes for commencement of proceedings in the above estate matter, for the appointment of Duane B. Windes as Personal Represen­ tative of the Estate, for a deter­ mination of heirs of the de­ ceased. that the Will of the de­ ceased be admitted lo Probate, ond that claims cgolnst the es­ tate be determined. Creditors ore hereby notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must be pre­ sented. personally or by moll, to both the personal represen tative ond to the Court on or before September 30. 1986 Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to persons appearing of record to be entitled. July 14. 1986 Duane 8. Windes 3301 River Rood Hastings. Ml 49058 David A. Dimmers (PI2793) The Barn County Board of Commissioners Tuesday decided to spend up to 58.630 to have an architect update the board's plans for making the courthouse barrier free and find out the cost to make the building more energy efficient. Commissioner Ted McKelvey said he thought the board might want tn consider whether it might be more efficient to do both projects, accessibilty and energy, at the same time. If cost estimates are too high to do bo»h at once, the energy related work could be dropped, he said. “It certainly behooves an indepth study.” added Commissioner Cathy Williamson. The board has discussed the possibility of asking voters to approve a millage or to have a bond sale, or both, to rennovatc the historic courthouse and make it accessible to die handicapped. Plans to make lhe building barrier free already have been drawn up by Architect Ran­ dy Case, but the project had to be put on hold because of a lack of capital improvement funds. Case will be retained to do the update study. Commissioner P. Richard Dean, who cast the dissenting vote Tuesday for the cost up­ date. questioned how the board could consider spending nearly S9.000 for the study when the county's budget is so tight. One of the requirements for receiving federal revenue sharing (which is still up in the air for the coming year) "is that we have accessibilty to the building by the public." said Commissioner Paul Kiel. "A fellow in a wheel chair should be able to get to our meetings." If rhe building isn't accessible to the han­ dicapped. Commissioner Rae M. Hoarc said. "The state can come and lock us out (lock up Public imput sought on possible Delton board pay increases The Delton Kellogg Board of Education is considering the possibility of increasing the compensation its members receive for serving on the board and invites public testimony on the matter at its August 11 meeting. The board has proposed paying members $30 per board meeting, sub-committee meeting and board authorized duty, not to ex­ ceed 52 meetings per year. In the past, six of the seven board members have received a yearly compensation of $250 and the board secretary. $400 per year. Pending a public hearing, the increased compensation is provided through Section 116 of the state code, said Assistant Superinten­ dent Dean McBeth. In other business, July 14, the board: —Set a half day on August 27 as the open­ ing day of school and June 10 as the last day of school, pending the number of snow days, in the 1986-87 school year. —Accepted the low bid of Ron Westerly of Hastings for $3,375 to paint the trim and bell tower on the upper elementary building and the gymnasium in the middle school. Two bids were received for the job. —Agreed to sell a small piece of property to First of America for $3,000, if the bank agrees to the board's terms which include planting a tree border to serve as a barrier bet­ ween the school and bank property. The bank initiated the purchase to expand its drive-in area by the southern end of the lower elemen­ tary building. —Hired James Gibson to teach world Seminar on legal education planned by county COA geography and possibly world history in the high school. Gibson has done substitute and adult education teaching in the district and has been the high school girls track coach for the past two seasons. —Approved a request from Delton Moose Lodge 1649 to have a beer tent on Smith and Doster property during Founders Weekend next month. The lodge needed the board's ap­ proval because school property is adjacent to the location where the tent will be located. —Designated First of America as the depositor for all school accounts. —Appointed Richard Buchanan of Grand Rapids as the district’s auditor; and Douglas Peterson as its attorney. Peterson is with the Kalamazoo law firm of Gemrich. Moser, Dombrowski, Bowser and Fettc. Three arrested on charges of drug dealing Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain said he and police officer Michael VanDorp arrested three persons found to be dealing large quan­ tities of acid and LSD on drag dealing charges last Friday afternoon. Cain said he and VanDorp followed up on an anonymous tip of possible drag dealings going on at Manor Drive in Middleville which led to the arrest. Cain said he and VanDorp confiscated the drags and the money used to make the purchase. Names of the three arrested arc being withheld pending arraignment. Barry County seniors are invited to a legal education seminar on the following dates and locations: July 28. at the Delton Nutrition Site, 503 Grove in Delton; and on August 4, at the Mid­ dleville Nutrition Site, the VFW Building in Middleville. An attorney working with the Legal Aid Bureau of Southwestern Michigan will be the speaker. The topic will be Consumer's Issues and Fraud presented by Attorney Tom Edmunds of Kalamazoo, at the Delton Site, and Wills at the Middleville Site. The Middleville "wills" discussion includes the new "Do-ItYourself" will. All citizens 60 and older and their spouses are encouraged to attend. The legal education program is offered at no charge. Seniors are also invited to come for our noon meal at the nutrition sites. To reserve a meal, call the Barry County Commission on Aging at 948-4856 one day in advance. These legal education programs are co­ sponsored by the BCCOA. the Southcentral Michigan Commission on Aging, and the Legal Aid Bureau of the Southwestern Michigan. For further information contact the Barry County Commission on Aging. dimmers a McPhillips 220 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 616-945-9596 (7-24) CITY OF HASTINGS HATCHERY RECREATION PARK PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No 86 19520-SE In the matter of LAURA JEF­ FRIES. Deceased. Social Security Number 362-26-1404 TAKE NOTICE. On Wednes­ day. August 6. 1986 at 11:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hostings. Michigan before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the Petition ol Kendall D. Jeffries for the appointment of a Personal Representative, a determination of heirs, a deter­ mination of claims against the estate and thot the Lost Will and Testament ol the deceased be admitted to Probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all c'oims against the estate must be presented to Kendall D. JeHries. 474 An­ thony. Glen Ellyn. Illinois 60137 and proof thereof filed with the Court on or before October 15. 1986. nonce is further given that the estate will thereupon be assigned to persons appear­ ing of record and entitled there­ to. July 16. 1986 Kendall D. Jeffries 474 Anthony Glen Ellyn. IL 60137 Michael J. McPhillips (P337I5) dimmers a McPhillips 220 coulh Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616)945 9596 INVITATION TO BID (7-24) Sealed bids for the construction of the follawina- B. Contract No. 2 • Fencing will be received by — City of Hastings at the offices of — City of Hastings City Hall 102 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 until 9:30 ajn. (local time) Monday, July 28, 1986 the buildings). We've known that for years. We've been lucky they haven't come down on us." Besides an elevator, courthouse rennovation plans call for the construction of a com­ missioners meeting room on the third floor. The board currently meets on lhe top floor of the adjacent courthouse annex which is not ac­ cessible to the handicapped. Possible energy improvements include new storm windows, central air conditioning (the building now has separate units), etc. In other business, the board: —Accepted the lowest of three bids to replace a broken air conditioning unit in the courtroom from Freeport Supply at a cost of $499.95. —Decided on a 4-3 vote that it would not be a conflict of interest for a secretary in lhe county equalization to serve on Hope Township's Board of Review. —Approved spending $396 for fencing at the animal shelter. __ —Denied the SummerFest committee the use of the courthouse parking let on the Fri­ day of its activities next month because of the need to use the lot for regular county business that day. The board granted "very limited use of the commissioners room" by guest enter­ tainers during the event. The board limited use to restroom facilities and as a place for costume changes. Also denied was use of the courthouse for tabulation of I0K race results during the festivities. Hastings student earns Alpha Rho Chi medal Michael R. Carlson, son of Sandra and RoyCarlson of Hastings, received the Alpha Rho Chi Medal from the School of Architecture at Ball State University in Muncie. IN. The Alpha Rho Chi Medal is awarded to the graduating senior of each school of architec­ ture who, has shown leadership ability, per­ formed willing service for his school and department, and who has shown promise of the professional merit through his attitude and personality. This medal was established in 1931 and is limited to approximately thirty selected schools of architecture. The purpose of the award is to encourage professional leadership by rewarding student accomplishment; to promote the ideals of pro­ fessional service by acknowledging distinctive individual contributions to school life, and to stimulate professional merit by commending qualities in the student which do not necessari­ ly pertain to scholarship. Carlson was active in several different pro­ jects this past year, which had a lol to do with winning the award. It began with the Golden Crescent Architectural field study for 13 weeks this past fall. Carlson traveled in England. Greece, Egypt, Israel and Italy. As part of the trip. Carlson spent six months putting together a multi-media presentation showing his ex­ periences. This included 20 slide projectors running at the same time, videos taken during the trip, and a four track musical soundtrack. Everything was run by a computer and we wrote the program for the show. The second major project of Carlson's year was a thesis. He finished the thesis in ar­ chitecture on May 12. 1986. Because of the Golden Crescent Trip. Carlson did nine mon­ ths of work on his thesis in six months. The thesis was under consideration for Lhe Outstanding Thesis of the Year, although it didn’t get that awpM. The third project Carlson worked on this year was in research with Carlson awarded a $1000 undergraduate fellowship from the Michael Carlson honor's college and the university to do research during the Golden Crescent trip. That research project it titled "The vitality and spontaneity of the urban fabric of Jerusalem: The Jaffa Gate and Damascus Gate." It dealt with cross-cultural open spaces in the old city of Jerusalem. It was written from an urban planning perspective. Alpha Rho Chi maintains that the profes­ sion needs trained leaders and unselfish workers as much as it needs brilliant designers. High scholastic attainment is not always an indication of professional merit. High ideals and professional aspirations, public service and leadership are worthy of reward. In recognizing these facts Alpha Rho Chi has created an award which is not duplicated by any other national award the field of ar­ chitecture. The fraternity offers the medal as its contribution to the professions of education and architecture. Mike Carlson will graduate with honors from Ball State University. August 15, 1986. Bank on Saturday Quickly and Conveniently theq q uj Drive-in Windows are open from — 9:00 a.m. ’tn 12:00 Monday thru Thursday Drive-in Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. al which lime and place said blds will h. „„red and publicly read aloud. Thecpntract documenta ma, be examined K IM offices at, of Hastings (Ol, Hall). Healings, Michigan 7he project will he paid lor in pan b, lhe at,oi Hastings and a Federal Grant Contractpr will lo compl, With the provisions pl the Copland Anti­ Kickback Act and Presidential Executive n.t,ri246 The provisions ol me Daws Bacon Act reJJ*. federal wage requirements do not pertain to thisVt The City of Hastings reserves the right iJ^cept or reject any or all bids and to waive JnL t.JSSitie# should it cons.de. same to be in the besL? of the project. Bids shall remain firm for the Deri™ erflS rtU(30) days after date of receiving bids pe,l<XI Of thirty (30) A certified check, bankdralt or bld bond. mnunt of live percent (5%> ol the amount City of Hastings will be required with e ° c“cn t)((j city of Hastings __ _____________________ ^Sharon Vick^ ggCtert ATM Banking Every Hour of Every Day in our Convenient East Lobby! EJation a l ANK of A S TIN G S WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC All deposits insured uptoSlOO.OOO00 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 24,1986 - Page 3 VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — Politics and the single issue ’Tis the season for political endorsements and The Banner mailbox hts been filled with this group or that endorsing candidates for state office. Most are predictable — Rcpubiicans generally get the business en­ dorsements and Farm Bureau, the Democrats normally will gainer labor groups and the Farmers Union support. One of the candidates even sent out an announcement that she was en­ dorsed by the restaurant owners. Was that because she never eats at home? The thing to remember about endorsements is that voters should look at the entire record of a candidate, rather than the key votes or positions that lobbyings groups focus on. If a special interest group condemns a legislator for a specific vote, you should find out why the vote was made. Often, for example, a legislator will vote against a program because of the cost, not because he or she opposes the program. Other factors also come into play. Many legislators lost the support of Right to Life recently because they did not favor a legislative tactic used against Gov. James Blanchard. The legislators didn’t change their posi­ tions on the right to life issue. If you belong to an organization, you should know why endorsements are given. If you’re the average voter, you should make up your own mind by reading what the candidates say. Accident injures Charlotte family A Charlotte family of four and a DeWitt man were injured Sunday when their vehicles collided on Clark Road nonh of M-50. State Police from the Hastings Team report that a van driven by Vernon M. Jarvi. 40, of 2756 E. Clinton Trail. Charlotte, was struck from behind at 4 p.m. Sunday by a pickup truck driven by Craig L. Hummell. 24. of 3481 Turner Rd.. DeWitt. Police said Jarvi had been southbound on M-66 and was stopped for the M-50 stop sign when the accident occurred. Hummel, who was also southbound, told police he fell asleep at the wheel and plowed into the buck end of the Jarvi van. Jarvi and three passengers, including 33-ycar-old Pam Jarvi, seven-year-old Emily Jarvi and four-year-old Ben Jarvi, were taken to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, where they were treated and released. Hummell was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated and released. Hummel was given a ticket for careless driving. School to get loan for energy projects Hastings schools will borrow S625.000 for energy improvement projects through a statewide energy conservation loan program. The money will be borrowed from Hastings City Bank and the National Bank of Hastings through a five-year loan. The loans were ap­ proved by the school board last week. The energy conservation projects are in­ cluded in the $2.35 to $2.8 million in building and site improvement projects being under­ taken in the district. Superintendent Carl A. Schocssel said. Money for these programs will be available as a result of the loan and the recently passed 2.0 mill increase. Some of the projects to receive attention as a result of the loan include new windows and insulation in the Central School Annex; new hot water heaters for Northeastern and Southeastern Schools; roof work and insula­ tion in the high school; and the caulking of windows and doorframes in all buildings. Bellevue woman charged with cocaine possession Old-fashioned fun & games enjoyed— Old-fashioned contests such as this three-legged race are part of the games which take place on Saturday morning of fair week each year at the Barry County Fair. PUBLIC OPINION: How do you feel about the states “no smoking” law? Here’s the Question: Governor Jnmes Blanchard recently Signed Into taw a bill preventing smoking in public places unless in a designated smok­ ing area. The taw, which will lake effect January 1. 1987. will make it Illegal lo smoke in courts, city halls, municipal buildings, lhe state Capitol and other slate olTIces, hospitals, arenas, theatres and school auditoriums. What Is your feeling on this new law? Why? Cindv VanDenberg. Carlton Center. Smoker- 'When I'm walking on the street or in a store near clothing or shopping. I don I smoke But when I'm in a restaurant where there's a smoking section or in an airport ter­ minal or some place where n s okay to smoke. I'm a taxpayer and I feel n s my nght. Cari Pickens. Hastings. Smoker: "I think il'sTgwd idea They should have ptaces for lhe smoking people Jim Coleman, Hastings, Pipe smoker: "Very neutral; 1 could care less if they smoke or don't smoke. It’s a sign of the times, a little bit like 'Big Brother.'" Maxine Jones, Dowling, Non-smoker: "I think it’s great. 1 wish they'd put it in more places. I won't go into a place if its smoky. In restaurants, it seems like smoke from smok­ ing sections goes into non-smoking sections. They say cigarette smoke is worse for people who don't smoke than for those who do." Florence Christiansen, Hastings, Non­ smoker: “I think it's fine. Some of the people who don’t smoke can't bear the smell." Todd Royer, Princeton, NJ., Non­ smoker: "I'm going to school in New Jersey and in New Jersey, there is no smoking in any public places. I think smoking is a hazard. I also think the rights of smokers have to be watched out for; there have to be designated areas.” A 27-year-old Bellevue woman awaits preliminary examination in Barry County District Court on charges of possessing cocaine. Kimberly C. La.idon of 4304 Mud Lake Rd. was arraigned on the charges July 14 and demanded a preliminary examination, which was set for August 8. Landon is also charged with a misdemeanor count of possessing marijuana. / Bound over to circuit court July 14 was David J. Burundi. 20. of 366 Woodmere S.E., Grand Rapids, who is charged with two counts of resisting and obstructing a Hastings City Police officer. Mitchell House Horses die when bam collapes While last week’s sudden thunderstorm spared human lives, three horses belonging to a Delton woman were killed when a IOO-ycarold bam behind the woman's double wide home collapsed. Frances Erskine of 4133 McKibbin Rd. says the same tornado that destroyed two travel trailers on Cedar Creek Road and sent treetops crashing through a Lammers Road bam roof shortly after 9:30 p.m. July 15, also struck her bam, reducing it to a mass of splintered wood. Inside were a colt and three horses, which were trapped between fallen timbers most of the night while Orangeville firefighters and others labored to rescue the animals. Only one of the four horses survived, a twoyear-old pinto, Erskine said. Firefighters were able to lift it out of the bam wreckage with a winch. Fire Chief Ronald Hcrmenitt said. The colt was killed instantly when the bam collapsed, Erskine said, and while a filly and gelding were eventually rescued, the gelding died and the filly had to be destroyed. The pure-bred Arabians were worth bet­ ween $3,000 and $4,000, she said. Hermenitt estimated the barn’s worth at $25,000. Erskine says she had only $2,000 of insurance on the bam and no insurance on the horses. a.Other storm damage that night included an estimated $15,000 in fire damage to a home belonging to Barry G. Nesmith of 5468 Head Rd. Robert Farwell of the Barry. Prairieville. Hope Fire Department said high winds knock­ ed over a tree near the Nesmith home, taking power lines with it. The power lines fell on the Nesmith home’s roof, Farwell said, star- Friends, neighbors, the local veterinarian, two fire departments — everyone turned out to help Frances McKibbin try and rescue four horses trapped in the rubble of her collapsed barn. Most were there from 10 p.m. the 15th until 7:30 a.m. the next morning. Only one of the horses survived. ting a fire in the upstairs area that destroyed one bedroom and resulted in heat and smoke damage to the rest of lhe house. Farwell said firefighters battled the blaze for 316 hours. The Nesmith home and Erskine bam were in the path of a tornado that was first sighted near Wayland, according to Erskine. The tornado traveled southeast toward Bed- Nashville man given jail sentence for sexual assault of 13-year-old Nashville resident Duane L. Curtiss, 45, of 143 Philadelphia, has been sentenced to one year in jail and five years of probation for the March 3 sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. The sentence was handed down after Barry County Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster reiterated his reluctance to give perpetrators of sex offenses jail time rather than prison. Shuster said he handed out the jail sentence only after being urged to to do by the proba­ tion department and other agencies involved in the case, who said a jail sentence would be in the best interests of the victim. "These are perhaps the toughest cases the (criminal justice) system deals with," Shuster said. "I think lhe first reaction when a man does something inappropriate to a child is castra­ tion." Shuster said. However. Shuster said, "in the past year, in an effort to be able to cope with this matter. I've spent considerable time trying to learn the nature of this matter." "I’m beginning to learn from the people who work with this that victims need (the of­ fender) to do appropriate counseling." Also, Shuster said, "the perpetrator (in this case) is not a danger to society.” Continued from page 1 The home had previously been licensed for six-youth. The rennovations would have included changing bathrooms, building a ramp, adding a stairway from the basement to the backyard, etc. Nida projected that $196,816 would be needed to operate Mitchell House for a full year in 1987. He also had said there was a possibility of generating some revenue by housing youth from other counties if the home was not filled by local youth. In discussion prior to the board’s decision not to re-open Mitchell House, County Board Chairman Carolyn Coleman srid she was con­ cerned that the facility might not be economically feasible unless the maximum of 10 youth occupied the home. But, Nida in­ dicated it could be economically feasable with seven to eight youth. Board finance committee chairman Ted McKelvey said he didn’t know how the board could come up with the necessary funds to operate the home. "1 can't help but remember the problems we had when we operated it before and I wouldn't want to have those problems again," he said. Coleman said she thought it would be “smarter" for the board to set aside any funds it might have left over from the Mitchell House budget allotment for use to obtain another facility for a group home for delin­ quent youth. "This would give us a chance to see what the new (Probate-Juvenile Court) judge’s at­ titude is going to be. (Probate Court Judge Richard N. Loughrin is retiring next month). Commissioner Rae M. Hoare said she favored selling the building at 522 E. Mill St. that now serves as the Mitchell House and starting a fund for a new delinquent youth facility to be acquired at some future time. Nida, in a telephone conversation, said an increasing number of area youth need the kind of structure in their lives that Mitchell House can offer, rather than institutionalized care elsewhere. Currently there arc "five or six" youth in placement care outside the county, with the county paying the expenses of three. Ex­ penses for one youth arc being paid by private insurance and the state is funding another. If Mitchell House had been reopened, he said those youth would not have been brought back to the county to be housed here because the in­ terruption of their treatment wouldn't be in their best interests. Of the 15 youth currently identified as potential candidates for Mitchell House. Nida said not all of them will be placed outside the county because othci alternatives will be pursued. LETTERS I (to the Editor) Hastings hurdle to overcome. Doesn’t President Reagan make his appointments from within the Republican Party? Sincerely, James Pino Congratulations Ted To the Hastings Banner: Our congratulations to Ted Keniston for representing Hastings High School, under the sponsorship of the Hastings Rotary, as an ex­ change student to Zimbabwe during the past year. We arc sure it was a wonderful ex­ perience for him and such programs should be encouraged. We believe the Banner, in its story, mayhave been in error in stating he is the first undergraduate from Hastings High to par­ ticipate in such a year long program. Catherine Court was graduated from Hastings High School in 1972. having completed her senior year as an exchange student to Japan. At that time the Hastings Rotary did not pro­ mote the program. We are happy they do so now. Catherine was invited to participate by the South Kent Rotary. Richard Court Banner Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 30 - Thursday, July 24.1986 Subscription Rates: $11.00 per year in Barry County. $13.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $14.50 per year elsewhere Curtiss told the court prior to sentencing that "I’m extremely sorry for what I’ve done. 1 wish it would never have happened...This will never happen again. I ask the court to have mercy.” Curtiss was granted work release, and was ordered to pay counseling costs for himself, the victim, and any others receiving counsel­ ing as a result of the incident. Curtiss pleaded guilty to attempted first degree criminal sexual conduct May 30, tell­ ing the court then that he engaged in sexual penetration with the girl in an upstairs TV room of his home. In other court action. 19-ycar-old Mich, W. Conrad of 5920 S. Bedford Rd.. Hasim; stood mule to charges that he assaulted . young Hastings girl and then threatened to harm her if she went to police. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf for charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and extortion. Conrad is accused of assaulting the girl in the Felpausch Food Center parking lot June 22 and then telling her that if she went to the police, she might "wind up in the hospital", according to Hastings City Police. Conrad is also alleged to have assaulted the girl the day after the alleged Felpausch assault with a spiked leather wrist strap. Hastings man pleads guilty to growing marijuana at home Being Democrat should not be a hurdle To the editor: Your editorial in the Viewpoint section of the July 10th Banner intrigues me for a couple of reasons. Your start out by hoping governor Blan­ chard looks beyond politics and appoints Richard Shaw as probate judge rather than Carol Dwyer, an active member of the Democratic Party. Yet, later on you state that the Governor could help himself politically and gamer more votes for himself in Republican Barry County by appointing Richard Shaw. You imply that since Richard Shaw has liv­ ed in Barry County longer than Carol Dwyer’s year and a half, that he is better qualified. Yet, retiring Judge Loughrin was brought into Barry County without any period of residency. It is hoped that all appointments arc made on the basis of merit. There arc usually per­ sons in both parties who merit consideration for a given position. Governors usually try to find such a person from within their own party when making an appointment. Carol Dwyer, who is very well qualified for the post of Pro­ bate Judge, should not be passed over just because she is a democrat. Her party affilia­ tion should be a helpful stepping stone, not a ford, turning over two travel trailers on Cedar Creek Road and snapping off many treetops along its route. The thunderstorm that hit Barry County that night necessitated lhe temporary evacuation of the Barry County Fairgrounds, where about 1.000 people were participating or visiting the annual county fair. Hastings resident David G. Halter pleaded guilty Friday in Barry County Circuit Court to charges of growing a quantity of marijuana in a field in back of his Hone Township home. Halter, 37, of 3999 Anders Rd., pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropp­ ing of charges of possessing a firearm while in the commission of a felony. He will be sentenced August 8. Also Friday, an August 15 pre-trial was set for Steven D. Smith, 28, of 3553 E. Brown Rd., Lake Odessa, who is charged with two counts of arson. Smith is accused of setting fire to the Brown Road home he rented in order to collect in­ surance money on the contents. Nolan C. Goodner, 25, of 401 E. Francis St.. Nashville, was arraigned on charges of disturbing the peace and resisting and obstruc­ ting a police officer. He stood mule to both charges and not guil­ ty pleas were entered. An August 15 pre-trial was set. Sentenced Friday to 60 days in jail and two years of probation was Jimmie G. Rcaglc, 37, of 113 Mill Lake Dr.. Battle Creek, for the December burglary of a Johnstown Township home And Michael S. Harville. 17. of 11914 Sad­ dler Rd., Plainwell, received six months in jail and three years of probation for the April 16 theft of a boat motor from a Marsh Road residence. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 24,1986 | yirea Obituaries Lyndon C.Barry Glen P. Selbee DELTON - Glen P. Selbee. 62. died Wednesday. July 16. 1986 at his home of 1209 Wall Lake Dr.. Delton after a lingering illness. He was bom April 21. 1924 in Battle Creek the son of Wayne and Pearl (Roc) Selbee. He had lived at the Wall Lake address for the past 19 years and was formerly of Bat­ tle Creek. He was employed for 44 years at lhe Ralston Purina Company in Battle Creek where he was a maintenance supervisor. Mr. Selbee served with the U.S. Army dur­ ing W.W. II in the Engineer Corps. He mar­ ried Bea Ebcrstein January 20. 1948. He was a member of lhe D.A.V. Surviving are his wife, Bea. three daughters. Mrs. Arnold (Deborah) Johnson of Sch<K)lcraft. Mrs. Thomas (Sandra) Bowling of Alexandria. Va.. Mrs. Richard (Pamela) Nutter of Delton, two granddaughters, Jen­ nifer and Amanda Johnson, two grandsons Richard and Brian Nutter, two sisters Mrs. Elsiemae Gapiepy of Grand Ledge, Mrs. Marilyn Graham of Paxton, Ma., two brothers Milford and Ivan Selbee both of Bat­ tle Creek, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Mildred Yepez, and Elezena Drury. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 19 at II a.m. at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Rev. Paul Hanson officiated with in­ terment in the Harrison Cemetery in Climax. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or the D.A.V. HASTINGS - Lyndon C. Barry. 78, of 215 E. William St., Hastings died Sunday. July 20, 1986 at his residence. He was bom June 6, 1908 in Barry County the son of Milo and Nina (Fisher) Barry. He attended the Martin Comers School and graduated from Hastings High Schools in 1926. He married Edna Gardner in 1939. She died July 25, 1973. He married Maxine (Fill­ ingham) Gillett on February 14, 1975. Mr. Barry retired from the E.W. Bliss Company, after nearly 30 years employment, in 1971. He was a member of Hastings F&AM No. 52, past High Priest and long time secretary of the Royal Arch Masons. He is survived by his wife Maxine, two daughters Mrs. Jeaneete Glaser of Rochelle, 111., Mrs. Linda Chapman of Marquette, five grandchildren, two step sons Robert Gillett of Hastings and Gary Gillett of Marshall, four step grandchildren, one step great-grandchild, one sister Mrs. Steven (Beatrice) Sluka of Grand Haven. Funeral services were held Tuesday. July 22. at 1:30 at the Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Michael J. Anton officiated and burial in the Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Owen M. Hynes NASHVILLE - Mr. Owen M. Hynes. 90. 4192 S. Clark Rd., Nashville, died early Wednesday, July 23, 1986 at Barry Medical Facility. Arrangements are pending at Vogt Chapel Wren Funeral Homes. B^mtend smcESI Pearl Thomas Blank G. (George) Burdick HASTINGS - Pearl Thomas. 83. of 1310 Bachman Rd.. Hastings died Sunday. July 20. 1986 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. She was bom December 8, 1902 in Hastings the daughter of Owen and Cora (Crossman) Moore. She was a lifelong resi­ dent of Hastings area and attended the Hastings schools. She married Arthur Thomas June, 1923. She was employed in the former Wool Boot Company and the International Seal and Lock Company for many years. Mrs. Thomas is survived by three sons Richard Thomas. Mason Thomas and Owen Thomas all of Hastings, twelve grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, one sister. Mrs. Betty DeWitt of Grand Rapids, one brother, Howard Moore, of Albion. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur, December 17. 1959 also by four brothers Vem. Claude, Sterling and William (Earl) Moore. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 22 at 3:30 p.m. at lhe Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Leonard E. Davis officiated, and burial will be in lhe Bowne Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Medical Care Facility. MaeV. (Covey) Ruell BELLEVUE - Services for Mac V. (Covey) Rueli, 92, formerly of Bellevue, were held Tuesday. June 15 at 1:30 p.m., at the Lehman Chapel, Shaw Funeral Homes, Bellevue. Mrs. Ruell died Saturday, June 12, in Eaton County Medical Care Facility in Charlotte. She had been a patient at the facility since 1975. She was bom in Gobles and was a graduate of the old Western Normal school and had taught in the rural Gobles area and moved to Bellevue Truck Stop until 1942. She was a member of the Bellevue United Methodist Church, the 20th Century Club and the OOP Club, and a life member of the Bellevue-Olivet OES Chapter No. 196. Her husband, Clyde W. Ruell, died in 1947. She was also preceded in death by daughters, Phyllis Rizor and Beverly Duncan, and a son Winton C. Ruell. She is survived by 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and four great-great­ grandchildren. Officiating at the service was Rev. J. William Schoettle of the Bellevue United Methodist Church, and interment was in Robinson Cemetery, Gobles. Michigan. FLORIDA - Blank G. (George) Burdick 64. died Tuesday. July 8. 1986 m Melbourne Florida after an extended illness. Mr. Burdick was a resident of Hastings for 14 years, and worked for Stanley Products at that time. He retired as head custodian for the Brevard County School Board al Golfvicw Elementary School in Rockledge. Fla. Mr. Burdick was a Rockledge resident for eight years and a former resident of Cocoa Beach. He was a native of Greenville. Michigan; and a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Mr Burdick was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Lodge 1780 of Plymouth and the Plymouth Rock Lodge 47; F&AM of Plymouth, the National AARP Chapter, and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3794 of Greenville. Survivors include his wife Margaret Marie, three sons. Alan Allerding. Manin Allerding’ and Jerry Allerding all of Hastings; one daughter Beverly Jones of Delton, and eight grandchildren. Graveside services were held Saturday. Ju­ ly 19 at the Fuller Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Leah Viola Blough HASTINGS - Leah Viola Blough. 79. of Hastings died Saturday, July 19. 1986 at the borne of her daughter Kathleen Hughes. Guernsey Lake Rd.. Delton. She was bom Ju­ ly 10, 1907 at Fair Lake the daughter of Vernor and Lena (Litts) Webster and lived her en­ tire life in the Barry County area. She married Vemor Blough December 24, 1927 and they lived all their married life in Hastings. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Blough is survived by her husband, two daughters Mrs. Dale (Marge) Cappon of Hastings and Mrs. Neil (Kathleen) Hughes of Delton, one son Vemor Duane Blough of Largo, Fla., nine grandchildren and three great-granchildren, one sister Mrs. Russell (Maxine) Tolles of Manistique, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, July 21, at 2 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Rev. David Nelson officiated with burial in the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Methodist Church. Genevieve M. Westley Howard W. Dockham FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Ilminp. Mich.. Allan J Wccnlnh. In kfim Minitier. Eileen Higbee. Dir. ChrtitUn Ed Sunday. July 20 9 JO Worship Semite* Nunery Provided Broadra*! ol Ihtt *emicr over WBCH AM and FM »:X> Church Sthud cintel (or first grade and below BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. Ml North Michigan Miniater Clay Roaa. Phoea *44-4148 reaidance. M5-29J8 church. Sunday Service* 10 aja.; Bible Study 11 aja.; Bvtaltg Service* 4 p.m.; Evening Bi I W Study 7 p A. HASTINGS ASSRMBLY OF GOD. IC74 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 2m W Green Street. Haaling*. Mich 490M |6I6| 9*59574 David B Nelaon Jr Patlor Sunday. July 27-130 a.m Woe ship Service Room IM. “AaW. Luke 11:1 IS. 9 3D a m Sunday School. IfrJO a m CoHee Fellowihip. lOJOam Radro Bri-d.au WBCH. 1IOO am Worship ’ ST. ROM CATHOUC CHURCH. KB S. Middleville Area ST. AUGUSTINE. Middleville Father Waher Spillane. Paitor Phone 792-2M9 Sunday Mata 9 30 a.m. P1ACB RKPORMXD CHURCH. M-J7 at Pantake Rd.. Middleville Rev. Wayne Del. Paamr. Phone B»1-1SBS. Rev. Chart*. Door*bo*, Aaaiatanl Faster. Phone 7K-3486. FV*t Service 9 us. church School 10:15 am.. Second Sarrica 11:15 ua. F'inlag Celebration 6 p.a. Delton Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Cotner Broadway and Center Strtvi*. Ulher Wayne Smith Rrvtor Sunday Eucl*ari*l al IO OU * m (Summer — Iwdulcl Weekday Eucharut* Wcdwe* day 7 IS am Tlumday. 700 p m HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH JO7 E Marshall Rev Steven Palm Paitor Sunday Morning Sunday Sc'hnii - IO00 Morning Wonhip Service 111*) Evening Service - 7:30. Prayer Mevting Wednesday. Night - 7 » GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 K. North St . Michael Anton, Pattor Phone *459414 Sunday. July 2? ■ 100 Barty Ser­ vice. 9.15 Church School (all ages). IOM Wonhip. AAL Branch Meeting after. 4 00 Medical Care Facility Service Wednrs day July JO - 700 Outreach Eloise P. Groff Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Mary Horn officiating Country Chapel Church School 11:20 a.m.; wonhip 10:15 am Banficld no church school. Wonhip service 9 a.m. Nashville Area TRINITY GOSPBL CHURCH, 219 Washington. Nathvide Sunday School 9:45 US.: Sunday Worship 1140 US.; Evening Service 6:00 prs.; Bi­ ble Prayer. Wednesday 740 p.m. ST CYRIL'S CATHOUC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Laoo Pohl. Paator A mission of St. Root Catholic Church. Hastings. Seturtky Mam 6:30 p.m. Sunday Maas HO a m. JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS 4 LOAN ASSOCIATION Hatting* ond lake Odette COLEMAN AGENCY of Hittingi, Inc. Iniurance for your Life. Homo, Busin*** ond Car WHEN FUMRAL HOMES FLEXFAI INCORPORATED UHMHnw NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broodway • Hoping* BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescription*" ■ 11B S. Jellerson • 945-3429 Mrs. Eloise P. Groff. 64. of 13837 Darby Rd., Lake Odessa died Monday, July 21, 1986 at her residence. At her request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. Mrs. Groff was bom on January 20, 1922 in Elmdale, Ml the daughter of John and Susie (Weaver) Miller. She graduated from Lowell High School in 1939. She married Harold Groff on September 10. 1(42 in Ionia. She lived most all of her life in the Lake Odessa Clarksville area. She was a member of the V.F.W. No. 4461 Auxiliary of Lake Odessa. Mrs. Groff is survived by her husband, Harold; one son. Gary Groff of Lake Odessa; one daughter, Marsha Groff of Mayer, AZ; and two grandchildren. A sister Janet preced­ ed her in death. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Margaretta E Lake HASTINGS - Margaretta E. Lake, 82, died July 21, 1986 at Barry County Medical Care Facility, formerly lived on S. Hayes St., Hastings. She was bom October 9, 1903 in Hastings the daughter of Wilson D. and Elsie E. Lake. Graveside services were held July 23 at Riverside Cemetery. Rev. Jerry Drummond officiated. Arrangements were made by the Roetman Funeral Home, Caledonia. OrangevllleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE 6921 Marsh Rd. two mile* south al Cun Lake. Rev Dan Bowman. Paator. Lea Hani*. Sunday School Supt Sunday School. 9 45 am Church Service* 11 aja.; 6pm Wetter* day ■ 7 pm Famdy Bible Ituutute fcr 2 year old* through *duli* Nursery lulled at all service* Bui ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 66*5187 for free transportation in Gun Lake area Minbtering God * Word to Today a World." Yvonne Brooks. Sue Peacock, daughter of Richard and Gayle Peacock and a 1981 graduate of Lakewood High School has accepted a posi­ tion with the Lakewood public schools. She will teach a special education resource room in high school taking the place of Carrie Anderson who is lo be married this summer and moving to New Jersey. Local student on Dean’s List Angela Weller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Weller of 331 E. Chai les has been named to the Dean's List at the University of Michigan. For the winter 1986 term, she earned a 3.83 grade point average. Local Birth Announcements IT’S A GIRL Jerry and Deborah Hurless, Nashville, July 18, 1986 at Community Hospital, Battle Creek, Amanda Nichole, 8 lbs., 15 ozs.. Grandparents are Tom and Mary Jane Straley and Jack and Caryl Hurless all of Hastings. David and Denise Bolthouse. Hastings, July 15, 4:27 p.m., 8 lbs., 11 ozs. Gerald and Lori Buys, Freeport, July 15, 9:42 p.m., 8 lbs., 11 ozs. Jeri and Clifford Hall, Middleville, July 18, 4:54 p.m., 5 lbs.. 12 ozs. Brace and Terry Newton, Lake Odessa, Ju­ ly 18, 10:18 a.m., 7 lbs., 10 ozs. Kevin Wiser and Brenda Goodwin, Nashville, July 18, 11:49 a.m., 6 lbs., 2¥i ozs. ITS A BOY Melissa Martinez, Gobles, July 14, 2 p.m., 8 lbs., 5Yi ozs. Kenneth and Ki Suk Hawblitz, Hastings, July 19, 11:38 a.m., 9 lbs., 6 ozs. Dawn Mesecar and Arnold Overbeck, Woodland, July 19, 9:13 a.m., 7 lbs., 616 ozs. Legal Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING onpropomd ZONING AMENDMENTS COUNTY OF BARRY Notice I* hereby gjven thot lhe Berry County Plonnlng/ZonIng Comml*»ion will conduct o public flooring on July 28. 1986 al 7:30 P.M. in the Barry County Court House. Court Room, 220 W. Stale St.. Hostings, Michi­ gan. The lubjecl of the public hear­ ing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance. MAP CHANuK • Z-8B-3 Request to rezone the follow­ ing described property: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 5. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, Thorn­ apple Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant N00*3l*4l"W. 670.72 feet from the Southwest comer of said Section 5; thence N8T57 15"W. 804.60 feet; thence NOO*4B33~E, 285.39 feet to the Southerly most comer of Lof 65 of the recorded Plot of NOFFKE3 LAKE SHORE PLAT NO. 1. os recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan. In Liber 4 of Plats on page IB; thence N50* 18’00’ E, along the Southeasterly line of Lots 65 through 69. of •aid Plat 340.28 feet; thence N34*5400~E, along the South­ easterly line of Lots 70 through 87. of said Plot. 1245.36 feet; thence 579*511. 211.00 feet; thence NO1«S1*E, 401.67 feel; thence N79*51-W. 249.50 feet to the Easterly line of NoHke Drive; thence N10WE, along sold NoHke Drive 241.12 feet; thence N25*43*E. along said Noffke Drive 759.67 feet; thence N47* 31T. along said NoHke Drive 1B8.59 feet; thence N32*16’E. along said Noffke Drive 210.67 feet: thence N17'02T. along sold Noffke Drive 137.14 feet thence N04*49'E, along NoHke Drive 299.38 feet: thence N00*15W. along said Noffke Drive; 715.47 feet to the North line ol said Section 5; thence East along said North line 508.97 feet to the East line of the West % of the Northwest 7* of said Section, thence S00*27’57"E, along sold East line of the West % of the Northwest 7* of said Section 5 and the East line of the West '4 of lhe Southwest 7* of said Sec­ tion 5, o distance of 3969.70 feet: thence SB9*32'03“W. 164.00 feet; thence S00^7-57"E. 12M feet; thence 599*32 03 W. 60.00 feet; thence SOO^ ST’E, 200.00 feet; thence N89*32‘03 'E. 224.00 feet to sold East line of the West % of the Southwest 7* of •aid Section 5; thence 500*27 57"E. along said East line, 3)9.29 feet; thence N99^7T5^V. 132134 feet to the place ol beginning. Containing 109.0 acres of land more or less. Subject to existing roodway easement along the Easterly side thereof for Duncan Lake Road. From H to Rl-1 Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amendment either verbally or in writing will be given the op­ portunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place. The amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection al the Barry County Zoning Office, 117 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5.-00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Please phone the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Norvol E. Thaler. Barry County Clerk (7-24) ST CYRIL * METHODIUS. Gun Lake Father Walter Spillane Pastor Phone 79’ 2889 Saturday Maas 5pm Sunday Maas 7 JO a.m and II Mun DON'T MISS THIS ONE! If you have never been to a grocery auction before, stop by this week ond see what we're all about. Many items to be sold are not available at your local grocery stores ■ plus we offer all the regular needs on your list including: Beef Pork Poultry Fish Canned Goods Dry Goods Dairy Product* Paper Products Shrimp Lobster Crab Legs Frog Legs Our sales last several hours so remember to dress comfortably and bring your coolers. Sale Promoted by Amcon Inc. Row Wood«rd - Auctioneer Now in2) Locations Statewide. HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. — 2:00 P.M. — Barry County Fairgrounds Every Item 100% Guoronteed 770 Cook Rd. - Hailing*. Michigan - HASTINGS, MICHIGAN — Hailing*. Michigan secretary and Sherlyn Fetterman as treasurer. Jean Chase will be the board's liason with the Michigan Association of School Boards. John Fisher of Sunfield was appointed as a replacement for Don Foltz who resigned after seven years of service. The descendants of Reuben and Elizabeth Stoufcr Shade family held their 32nd annual reunion at the Lake Odessa village park Sun­ day with 51 in attendance. A potluck dinner at I p.m. was enjoyed by all even though the at­ tendance was much smaller than last year, because of relatives in hospitals, illness and some had other plans and the weather was also bad for a picnic in the park. The business meeting was conducted by Pearl Shade and lhe secretary and treasurer reports given before election of officers for 1987 were elected with the president and secretary re-elected. Tom Wacha of Sunfield as vice president and table committee Gordon Erb and Doug Hendrick named as volunteer tabic committee. No vote was taken about place and dale but unless otherwise notified will be held same place and second Sunday of July next year. The oldest attending were Ruth Mildred Shade and Ruth Peterman as she is the last of the family living and youngest was Derrick Stalter. Towns represented were Lake Odessa, Sun­ field. Lansing. Hastings, Saranac and Carson City. Suzanne Johnson village treasurer is col­ lecting taxes certain days at the Page Memorial Building until Sept. 12 or people can mail to her home address at 720 Washington Blvd. Don Mantlo, commander of the Lake Odessa VFW Post No. 4461 was named All Slate Commander at the annual VFW State Department Convention held on June 20th. Senior vice Jim Hickey also attended the convention. The Post has 130 members with 55 of those life members. Hospital beds, wheel chairs and other equipment is available for community use. The children of the late Claud and Harriet Haney had a chance to all be together when Larry and Barbara Bower were here from Phoenix. Ariz. and Ralph Haney was here for two weeks from Grapevine. TX. The other children are Milo Haney. Don and Marilyn Haney. Max and Janet Haney and Melvin and This will be a very large auction and everything will be sold. Nothing goes bock. Sunday, July 27 __ ~ * — .* HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Ruth Peterman received word from the Roy Warner family of Wickenburg. Ariz.. that Roy died Wednesday. He collapsed last Friday evening when he and his wife Marie were returning from a meeting and never came out of the coma. A son. Robert, and wife. Lynda, and a daughter. Maxine, and husband. Fred Nowlin, of Lansing, left Sun­ day to be with their mother. Memorial ser­ vices were held Friday in Wickenburg. The Board of Education of th- Lakewood schools has elected new officers. Dr. Kenneth Hershberger was re-elected president. Eduard Markwart is vice president. Dean Hyda as Amcon FOOD AUCTION The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hostings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: BATTLE CREEK - Howard W. Dockham, 65, of Battle Creek (formerly of Middleville) died Thursday, July 17, 1986 at the VA Hospital in Battle Creek. He was bom on July 17, 1921 at St. Johns the son of George Riley and Lucza M. (Hissong) Dockham. He married Lois L. Thompson on January 9, 1982 and they farmed all their working life Mr. Dockhum was u veteran of WW 11 and was a life member of the VFW in Kalamazoo. He is survived by his wife Lois, one son Wendell Dockham of Carson City, four grandchildren, one sister Mrs. Elgin (Martha) Waldron of Carson City; four brothers, William Dockham of Potterville, Harold Dockham of Lansing, Ixc Dockham of Bar­ ryton, and Kenneth Dockham of Grand Rapids, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Monday, July 21, at lhe Beeler Funeral Home Middleville. Rev. Wesley Smith officiated with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery . Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice. ASHTABULA OHIO - Genevieve M. Westley, 82. of 5255-16 State Road, died Tueday, July 1, 1986, at her home. Bom November 9, 1903, in Battle Creek, Mich., she was the daughter of late Howard and Myra (Houghtalin) Holds. An Ashtabula resident for the past 20 years, she was a registered nurse. She was head nurse and surgical nurse at various Michigan hospitals prior to her retirement in 1952. She attended the First Baptist Church of Ashtabula and was a member of the Red Cross in Michigan. While working for the Red Cross, she taught first aid to immigrants during World War II and later received a cita­ tion from President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Mrs. Westley spent her summers as a child with her grandparents in the Striker district. Survivors include her husband, Clayton M., whom she married July 4, 1952; a brother, Henry Holds of Kalkaska. Mich.; and two sisters, Frances Snyder of Cedar Spr­ ings, Mich., and Marguerite Burgess of Haines City, Fla. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Jr., and a sister, Amy Venton. Services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Jack W. Ross Funeral Home. Ashtabula. Revs. E. Harris Paulson and Fred Vermeulen officiated with burial in Striker Cemetery, Hastings. Lake Odessa News: OFFICIAL ZONING MAP �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 24.1986- Page5 euus . . Daniels to observe 40th wedding anniversary Hulbert-Duer united in marriage on June 6 Clapp-Howitt united In marriage on April 12 Mr. and Mrs. Todd S. Clapp were wed in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, University Parish Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on April 12. The former Roseanne Bridget Howitt of Hastings was attended by her sister Shclagh M. Connolly. Marc S. Clapp was his brother's best man. Parents of the bride are Donnaleen Patrick Howitt. A poolside reception was given by the groom's parents. Mr. and Mrs. George S. Clapp of Mt. Pleasant. The couple embarked on a honeymoon cruise of the Carribean. Todd and Bridget will make their home in California. Double wedding held for brother and sister A beautifully simplistic double wedding Price-Kalnbach exchange wedding vows Kimberley Price and Douglas Kalnbach were married July 5 at their home in Nashville. Parents of the couple arc Mr. and Mrs. Charles Price of Three Rivers, Jan Kalnbach of Nashville and lhe late Bob Kalnbach. Christine Tator, sister of the bride of Belleville, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Sandy Kalnbach of Fort Walton Beach Florida, sister of the groom; and Tracy Potter of Hastings. Flowergirl was Stephaine Mc­ Clain. niece of the bride. Morris Barlow of Hastings was Best Man. Groomsmen were Chuck Kalnbach of New Orleans. LA., and David Kalnbach of Fort Worth, T.X.. both are brothers of the groom. Ushers were David Price, brother of the bride and Chuck Hoyle. Music was provided by Jackie Erwin, photo's by Sue Smith and guest book by Holly Hoyle. Reception was taken care of by Mrs. Florence Gariinger. Heather Hoyle was a helper. The couple reside at their farm in Nashville. ceremony was presided over at the Mid­ dleville United Methodist Church by the Rev. Cart Staser on June 21. 1986. Gary A. Finkbeiner and Linda L. Bird were one of the happy couples. Linda chose her sister. Cindy Roscoe, and Gary had his brother, Larry, as their only attendants. The other happy couple was Ann Fink­ beiner and Geoffrey Cross. Ann's sister-in­ law, Shirley Finkbeiner, and Geoffrey's close friend, Earl Craven, were their attendants. A brother, Allyn Finkbeiner, and a friend, Bruce Devereayx. seated the guests who came from throughout Michigan and Illinois and California. Craig Kenyon, a cousin of Gary and Ann, played the wedding music. Larry Finkbeiner's oldest son, four-yearold Patrick Finkbeiner. was the ringbearer. Linda was given in marriage by her father and mother. Richard and Donna Bird, of Freeport. Ann was given in marriage by her father and mother, Rodney and Charlotte Finkbeiner of Middleville. Russell and Barbara Cross of Nashville arc Geoffrey's parents. Gary's parents are Rodney and Charlotte. A casual outdoor reception was held at Har­ wood Lake for over 300 guests. Uncle Rodney and Aunt Carol Kenyon were master and mistress of ceremonies. The reception was further highlighed by the 59th wedding anniversary of Gary and Ann’s grandparents, Arthur and Ann Kenyon, of Harwood Lake (Middleville). Both couples are now at home in the Mid­ dleville area and will take wedding trips at a future date. Sandra Dee Hulbert would like to announce her marriage to Michael Patrick Duer. The wedding took place on June 10 at 6 p.m. at the Faust Hotel in New Braunfels. Texas. The Faust, being the first hotel in New Braunfels, was a hot sput in the roaring twen­ ties. With it's lavish Elizabethan decor, it was made a member of the National Historic Society of Hotels. One hundred and twenty guests attended the wedding, drinking champagne punch in the lobby, moving to the formal dining room for the ceremony, and then celebrating the occa­ sion in the hotel banquet room. The bride and groom wore traditional white, with maid of honor and bridesmaids in lacey pink tea length dresses. The groomsmen wore white tuxedos with pink tie and cumberbun. Sandy's uncle, Leo Gaedert of Palm Har­ bor, Florida, escorted her down the aisle. Maid of honor was sister of the birde, Cindi LaDere from Hastings. Brenda (Musser) Lynch of Alvord. Texas and Rosa Wor­ thington of Dallas, Texas were bridesmaids. Bestman was Thomas Duer, brother of the groom from Prescon, Arizona; with Dan Chettenden of Gaylord, and Mike Bernard of Spring Lake as groomsmen. Jessica VanStrait and Woody LaDere were the flower girl and ring bearer. Tara Sablotny and Little Jerry LaDere were junior attendents giving long stemed pink rose to the bride and groom's mothers, Mrs. Eleanor Rasey and Mrs. James Duer. Services were performed by Rev. Steve Lcmcar. The bride and groom are residing in San Marcos. Texas and a Christmas honeymoon is planned. A 40th wedding anniversary is being held Saturday. July 26 in Zilwakec. Ed and Jewel are having a party for their family and friends on their yacht, which is docked in Zilwakec. They have three children Dan Daniels of Battle Creek; Gloria Harrington of Delton; and Ron Daniels of Cloverdale; and nine grandchildren. Ed and Jewel married July 28, 1946 in Bat­ tle Creek, and have lived most of their lives in Barry County. Ed is co-owner of Go-Go Auto Parts in Delton. Anna Marie (Ruth) Bowen and Randy Lee Coenen arc proud to announce their engage­ ment. Anna is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ruth of Hickory Comers. Randy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Coenen of Hastings. An August 22 wedding is being planned. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence A. Curtis of 3011 Bowker Lake. Delton arc pleased to announce the celebration of their 50th anniversary on July 27. The former Ruth Foote and Clarence were married July 25, 1936 in Mulligan (Mulliken) MI. Clarence was employed by E.W. Bliss retiring in 1976. An open house hosted by their children, Dolores Gardner, Bea Bugles. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Curtis, and Mr. and Mrs. James Curtis will be held July 27 from 4 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church's Fellowship Hall at 239 E. North St.. Hastings. They also have a deceased son John Curtis, 9 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Their relatives, neighbors and friends arc invited to extend their presence as the only gift- Varneys to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Merle and Hazel Varney will be honored with an Open House given by their children on August 9, 1986 l.-’m 1 to 6 p.m. at the home of Bill Vamey, 2104 S. Clark Rd., Nashville. The presence of loved ones and friends is lhe only gift desired. Cook-Timm announce engagement Bowen-Coenen announce engagement Curtises to observe 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Hcrshcl E. Landon of Wayland, are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter Deborah Marie Cook io John E. Timm of Middleville. Deborah, now of Hastings, is now employed at Steelcasc. John is employed at Bode Builders in Grand Rapids. An August 23 wedding is being planned. Bowermans to observe 25th wedding anniversary Fred and Pat Bowerman will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Saturday. August 2nd with a pig roast at their home. 7215 Loop Rd.. Middleville. The party is hosted by their children Fritz and Martha Bowerman Lee and Debra Wolf and Randy Bowerman. An invitation is extended to all relatives, friends and neighbors. Join them at 2 p.m., bring swim suits and lawn chairs. No gifts, please. Conklins to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Hayes to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary James and Evelyn Hayes were married July 24. 1961. They will be honored with an open house by their children. It will take place at their home July 27. 1986 at I to ? Relatives, friends, and neighbors arc in­ vited. Your presence will be gift enough. Dale and Bernice Conklin of Sunset Drive. Bristol Lake, will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at Pleasantview School, 3754 Lacey Road, on August 3 from 2-4 p.m. Conklin and the former Bernice Rhoades were married August 8. 1936 at her parents home by her father. They have lived most of their married life in Barry County. Hosting the open house will be their son and daughter-in-law Eugene and Sandra Conklin and granddaughters Tammy and Sherri Conklin. Invitation is extended to all relatives, friends and neighbors. Hastings student earns perfect 4.0 at MSU A total of 460 Michigan State University students earned perfect 4.0 grade point average for spring term 1986. Amy K. Krammin of 667 Durkee Rd.. Hastings, was among those earning a perfect grade point average. She is majoring in Engineering Science. Northland Optical Lydy-Burnham announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steeby and Mr. Michael Lydy are pleased to announce the forth coming marriage of Deborah Lydy to S.S.G. Chris Bumham. An August 16 wedding is being planned. Lutfy-Swanson exchange wedding vows Mrs. Marilyn Coon of Scottsdale, AZ and Mr. James Swanson of Hastings are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter. Dianna Lynn, to Robert Lutfy, son of Mrs. Rosemary Ellis of Bonita. CA.. and Mr. William Lutfy of Phoenix, AZ. The couple was married in Central City, CO. a small mining town set in the Rocky Mountains. Witnesses for the occasion were Rae Anne Wilson of El Cajor., CA and Steve Boydston of Los Angeles, CA. Dianna is a member of the United States Air Force and is currently stationed at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. Robert is a gradaute of Arizona State University and is currently employed at Basha's. The couple plans to eventually settle near Phoenix. Complete Optical Service An Initiation to A Michigan Family Rainion. 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(M-37) Hostings • 616 945 9526 And now the rest of the story Dear Ann Landers: I read with interest the letter in your column from lhe woman whose husband had stopped talking to her. My wife put in on my dinner plate last night. As usual there arc two sides to every story. Here is my side: Early in our marriage, my wife took an adversarial position every time I opened my mouth. For example, if 1 said. "h looks like we’re going to have a beautiful day," she would reply, "Not really. The forecast says we’ll have showers by evening." My wife has a rare talent for turning the most benign remark into a full-blown fight. 1 could be talking about a baseball game and suddenly she would attack me for something I said to her 10 y ears ago. I finally decided the only way to avoid the screaming fights was to simply slop speaking to her. Thai’s exactly what I did. Divorce is out of the question bccauase we work together and have a highly successfull business. So you sec. Ann. there are always two sides to every story. You only get one side of it at a time, and ’ course the person who writes slants the story to favor him (or her) self. Nevertheless 1 find your column fascinating. - A DIFFERENT KIND OF MARRIAGE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. DEAR DIFF: You call that a marriage? Sounds like a pair of matched mules to me. Now that you’ve told me your side. I’d like to hear from your wife. Hand her this column. Her reply could be the first step toward a de­ cent life for you both. 1 hope you will find the next letter interesting. Side by side Dear Ann Landers: My wife passed away recently. While going through some of her old papers 1 came across this poem that she had clipped from your column. That dear woman was a great admirer of yours. Please print it again someday. It is good! - LONESOME AT 73 IN MISSOURI. DEAR MO.: Thanks for asking. Here it is. Woman was made from the rib of man. She was not created from his head to top him. Nor from his feet to be stepped on. She was made from his side lo be equal to him. From beneath his arm to be protected by him. Near his heart to be loved by him. Confidence not to be broken Dear Ann Landers: The letter about the clergyman who broke the confidence of a parishioner moved me to write about something that has been on my conscience for several years. Please tell me if you think I was right or wrong. In 1974 a 15-year-old girl came to me to talk about her troubles. (I am a minister's wife.) She had confided in me from time to time but on that particular visit she sounded almost suicidal. 1 decided to alert her mother to the seriousness of the situation. The woman had no idea things were so bad. The young girl did not speak to me for a long time. I’m sure she knew 1 had spilled the beans. Was 1 justified? I was willing to risk the friendship to possibly save her life. - AN EXCEPTION IN OHIO. DEAR EX: Sony. dear. You broke a con­ fidence and no amount ot rationalization can make it right. You should have urged the girl io seek professional help and arranged for a therapist to sec her. She could then have told her mother as much or as little as she wanted to. Guilt sparks action Dear Ann Landers: When I left lhe military service 1 kept a dictionary, two ashtrays and some sunglasses. The guilt has bothered me ever since. Some people may think I am silly but 1 couldn’t get it out of my mind. I have become a Christian and know the Lord wants me to make restitution. So here is a money order for SI00 made out to the Air Force. 1 don't know where to send it but J figured you would. Please mail it to the right place. Thanks and God bless you. - NAME WITHHELD (RENO. NEV.) DEAR FRIEND: The money order went off today to Gen. Charles A. Gabriel. Chief. U.S. Air Force. The Pentagon. Washington. D.C. along with this letter: Dear General Gabriel: Enclosed you will find a money order for SI00 and a copy of the sender's letter to me. Isn’t it gratifying to receive a money order and a letter like this? Please let me hear from you when it arrives so I can notify the sender. Sincerely, Ann Landers. P.S. to Reno: Within seven days I received an acknowledgment and a thank-you. The wrong was been righted - and then some. Former nympho credits therapy Dear Ann Landers: I liked the way you answered "A Nymphomaniac." Your recom­ mendation that she get therapy was exactly right. I should know. I’ve been there. I am a 30-year-old woman, and there was a time in my life when I averaged a different man every 6.4 days. (I kept records in case of venera’i disease.) I had an overwhelming urge to make love to every man 1 met and saw nothing wrong with it. Finally I got sick of myself and went into therapy. I learned that this behavior was the result of low self-esteem and incest that occur­ red in my childhood. 1 have been faithful to the same man for the last seven months which is quite a record for me. 1 still enjoy sex a lot but I am free of the self-defeating compulsion to hop into bed with every man I meet. My therapist sent me to a treatment center for alcohol and drug abuse and that helped me clean up my act. Life is so much better now it’s unbelievable. Please keep advising people to try therapy. I am thrilled to be free of all compulsive and destructive behavior. Sign me -­ RECONSTRUCTED IN ILLINOIS. DEAR RECON: Four cheers for you and five for your therapist. Current nympho seeks help Dear Ann Landers: I am a 17-year-old high school girl in need of advice. 1 hope you can help me. I’ve read several of your col­ umns about teenage sex and the last one got me to thinking. I don’t quite know how to say this, so I’ll just come right out with it. I can’t seem to say "no" when a guy asks me to go to bed with him. Sometimes I’ll even ask him to. if he’s good-looking. Something must be wrong with me to get turned on by every good-looking fellow who comes along. Some of my friends have sex with their steadies but 1 don’t know of anyone else who is as easy to make as I am. (I’m talking lour or five different guys a week.) 1 need advice before I get into serious trou­ ble. - BUSY AND ASHAMED IN OKLAHOMA. DEAR B. AND A.: You arc already in serious trouble and the advice is in the letter just above yours. I hope you (and anybody else who has this problem) will pay attention. It's almost im­ possible to cut loose from that kind of behavior without understanding why you got into it. Claude Kilpatrick recently had cataract and lens implant surgery at Bronson Hospital. Kalamazoo. Lawrence and Mildred Chase visited him after he came home. Nancy Slowdl has been appointed the 1986 campaign chairman for the Woodland Com­ munity Chest. The drive will be held sometime this fall. The Woodland Communi­ ty Chest is associated with the Michigan State United organization. Woodland Lnlted Methodist Church Women held their annual summer ice cream social Saturday evening in the church base­ ment. They served barbeque sandwiches, homemade ice cream, cakes and pies to over 100 people. Everyone had a good time. G. R. McMillen’s birthday was observed Friday morning at the Towne House by the coffee crowd. The employees served his toast with a candle and played "Happy Birthday" on the juke box. Mr. and Mrs. McMillen at­ tended the Methodist Church ice cream social on his birthday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stannard. Family observances of hit birthday were held another time. Zion Lutheran Church will hold a special celebration of the 130th anniversary of its founding on Sunday, July 27. "Blessed To Be A Blessing" will be the theme of the event, as members, friends and neighbors gather for a barbeque chicken and potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m. The meal will be followed by a hymn-sing at 7:30 p.m. Special music will be provided. The public is invited to attend and celebrate with the church family. Zion Lutheran League met at the Ed Markwart home Sunday evening for a swim­ ming party. Nearly all of the church teenagers were at the event. Amy and Nicole Seyster recently spent oyer a week visiting their grandparents, Mar­ vin and Ella Kanter, at the Kantner farm on Davenport Road. It was a busy time for both the grandparents and the girls. On Friday evening, they all attended a "Concert in the Park" which was moved to the Lakewood High School because of bad weather. On Sunday, Ella and Marvin Kantner took their granddaughters to the Ennis family’s 77th annual reunion at the home of Wayne Ennis (Ella’s uncle) at Clifford Lake near Stanton where they spent the afternoon. There were 77 people at the reunion. Monday was Erik Kantner’s birthday, and a surprise birthday party was held for him at his house in the evening. The two Seyster girls and the Kantners attended the party. Tuesday was spent at Gun Lake swimming, picnicking, and sunbathing. On Wednesday, Marvin and Ella took their granddaughters to Shipshewana, Ind. They spent Thursday evening at the Barry County Fair, and Friday, with the girls, great­ grandparents, Earl and Lurene Ennis, at Sad­ dle Bag lake. Saturday included time at Bowen Mills Old Fashioned Days where Amy and Nicole en­ joyed the Civil War encampment and the can­ non firing, flea market, quilt display and quilting demonstration. A few years back, the roof practically caved in on the people who lived in this small mining community. The mine had been shut dawn. Putting half the town out of wxk. And taking away a livelihood that had been a way of life here for decades. Considering that miners all across America were struggling with all the same kind of problems, there did not seem to be even the slightest ray of hope left to the town. Problem was, just like the miners could not afford to go mudi longer without work, the company could not afford to reopen the mine. Much less run it profitably enough to keep it up and running, as it had before. But when the State of Michigan got the miners and the mining company together, jreople began to see things in an entirely different light So when they figured out a way to reopen the mine, we pitched in to help figure out a way to finance it Today, the mine is open again. The miners have gone back and re claimed their jobs. And even though there's still some hard work ahead for everyone concerned, the en­ tire town is beginning to see a much brighter future for itself. At First of America Bank, we all take special pride in what this small community achieved just by digging deep inside them­ selves for answers. Not just because we're bankers. But because, more importantly, we're part of the community, too. O FIRST °F AMERICA. 1 J- ////// Got those wedding blues over cost... guest list... what to wear... and other details? Ann Landers' ' ‘New Bride's Guide'' will help. For a copy, send $2 plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landets, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago. Illinois 60611. /////// Don't get burned by a ‘ 'line' ' that's too hot to handle. Play it cool with Ann Landers' guide to ' ‘Necking and Petting - What Are the Limits?" Send your request to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11995, Chicago. III. 60611, enclos­ ing 50 cents and a long, stamped, self­ addressed envelope. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE Woodland News HawASmanCbmmurdtyCameTdSeeTheLj^itAt'IheEndOflhe'EinneL l Look in the Yellow Pages under "mental health" or ask your family doctor to recom­ mend a good therapist. Wb’re Community Banks First MrmbfnFDIC by Catharina Lucas After church on Sunday, Amy and Nicole, grandparents Kantner and great grandparents Ennis, met Jim and Tami Seyster at the Mulliken Masonic beef and noodle dinner where they celebrated Jim Seyster’s birthday. The girls then returned home with their parents to Grand Rapids. The Woodland Women’s Study Club Board met to plan next year's program Thursday morning in the Woodland Lion's Den. Those who attended the board meeting were club president Edna Crothers, Anne Othmer. Irene Moore, Virginia Crockford. Lee King and Cathy Lucas. A varied program including one musical concert, a banquet, a Christmas luncheon, hobby demonstration, lectures and slides was planned for the coming year. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Arnie Towns of Bradington, surprised his grandmother, Mrs. Edna Towns, when they arrived at her son’s home last Monday afternoon. After visiting with her, they went to supper at the home of Sandy and Bob Rose. The Florida couple were in Woodland when his uncle, Paul Towns, celebrated his birth­ day. They left Wednesday to return to Florida. Their children did not go with them. Mrs. Edna Towns has sold the home on Thatcher Street where she lived for over sixty years. She has been living with her son, Paul, and his wife, who have also lived on Thatcher Street for some time now. Because of the unplanned sale of her house, Mrs. Towns will hold a sale of her household items on Satur­ day, July 26<h. Sharon Halladay and her three daughters. Kristen, Kimberly, and Kerry, flew from their home in New Jersey to Detroit on Satur­ day where they were met by her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Dalton. Mrs. Halladay and the girls plan to spend two weeks in the Woodland area visiting with friends and relatives before they are joined by Paul Halla­ day. The family will return to New Jersey together later in the summer. David Chase is under treatment for infec­ tion in his right hand. He split his finger while repairing a silo on Tuesday and did not get to the emergency room until evening. The split had already developed an infection, and it re­ quired the removal of some flesh before it could be stitched. Chase was administered an­ tibiotics at lhe emergency room and a bandage the size uf a football was applied. He carried his hand in the statue of liberty position and received antibiotics every day for the rest of the week. The bandage is now much smaller, but he is still receiving treat­ ment every day. Barbara Brodbcck also has a bandaged hand. She broke her thumb playing softball and had to have a pin surgically inserted to hold the bone until it heals. Zion Lutheran Church held a semi-annual business meeting after Sunday morning wor­ ship. Maintenance matters such as changing drainage pipes to prevent water from standing in the basement in such wet years as this one has been, were discussed as was buying more ceiling fans. The bam owned by Jim and Kathy Stowell fell down during a severe thunderstorm and tornado watch Tuesday night. Jim believes the bam was hit by lightning. This bam was the largest in Woodland Township, and parts of it were over 100 years old. Over 90 yean ago, another bam was moved in from a nearby farm and added to it, making the bam I38tt feet by 40 feet. Several yean later, a south addition was added to the large bam for feeding young cattle. That south addition of the bam fell down about a year-and-a-h&lf ago. The bam was built and owned for many decades by the Grozinger family who farmed between 325 and 400 acres early in the cen­ tury, and ran a newspaper and other businesses. The Grozinger farm was the showplace of the township as long as any of lhe family lived there. As the barn has been empty for several yean, no animals or other property was damaged when it collapsed. Mr. Stowell has arranged for the material to be sorted and removed and will have the old bam founda­ tion bulldozed in the fall. CI"r°rd,R*"<I«ll of Zion Lutheran ’"d hls f«™ly relumed from a twoand-a-half week vacation late last week They camped at state parks while they were away The first park the Randalls visited was mm th Pai Boyne Ci,y Thcy went >"'0 the Upper Peninsula where they camped we?nSlr F,rk1‘h"' traveled to the Ke- Where lhey mcl Cl«ude “"J Man, Smith. Pastor Randall and Smith took a wh^/,^ KE0LPe'' H,rbOr 10 |S1C R°ya|C cahr^L re> rbKk?Cke<1' fished and “e^^.rnf<?,r u"yS While Mrv Smith nnd SuteRp"rk f‘m' y S“yKl “ Fo'1 Wilkins iheTsLh‘std/UMf‘mily !p"“ lwo d*>! visiting ™ 1 Utlwrnn C a WCrC Lutheran on Sunday. r tac,k,o back at Z’On �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. July 24,1986— Page 7 From Time to Timb... Prairieville Farm Days AUGUST 28 thru SEPTEMBER 1 i i FRIDAY NIGHT — :"FARM DAYS OPRY” Show 4* J* Featuring ... "KITTY WELLS" -*1 ;; i — The Queen of Country Music — v i by...Esther Walton J) Also... Bobby & Johnny Wright, The Thornapple Lake was pleasure spot in early days Thomapplc resort has had an interesting history starting with pioneer days and continu­ ing to the present day. The earliest recollection of the hotel, by Ory Chaffee, was that the hotel had already been built when his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Chaffee, moved to this county from Hillsdale Co. in 1863. Mr. Chaffee stated there was but one part of it at that time, addi­ tions being made later. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Porter Cole were the first owners of the hotel and they granted the right-of-way across their property to the Michigan railnnd with the proviso that passenger trains should stop at the resort, an agreement carried out for many years, which was a great convenience to the pleasure loving public of this and other communities. Lewis Elvin Cole and Ervin Porter Cole, sons of the original owner, took over manage­ ment of the place after their parent’s deaths. Later. Elvin Cole became the sole owner. By this time, the hotel building had been enlarged and improved and the picnic grounds had become a popular spot. A toboggan slide was built near the lake in 1924 and in 1925. the large roller skating rink pavilion was built at the lakeside and is still in use. Mr. Cole was succeeded as owner by his son-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Wade (Stella Cole), who successfully managed the resort for a number of years before selling it to T.S.K. Reid. After Mr. Reid’s death in 1944, Mrs. Reid sold it to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sandborn. During the years, additions were made to the original building, until 33 rooms were available to the guests, many whom came every year from places as far away as Buffalo, N.Y., Cleveland and Toledo. Ohio. etc., to enjoy the lake fishing and the quiet of this rural resort. • Among the many interesting stories concer­ ning the stopping of trains at Thomapplc Lake is an incident recalled by early residents of that vicinity which left them virtually ’goggle-eyed.” In those days, circuses traveled the country with their own private trains which always at­ tracted everyone from both town and country. One summer day the train carrying the animals and equipment for the great P.T. Bar­ num Circus was passing through and stopped at Thomapplc Lake. The animals were taken out and led to the lake for a drink. The mere fact of the passing of lhe circus train created a lot of excitement but when the animals were taken out for a drink - well that was a real climax to a thrilling experience. Coles owned a steamboat which he took people around the lake, a five mile trip made several times daily. The first steamer served the Coles for over 25 years. This was replaced by a fiat bottom steamer which, however, proved lo be too slow and clumsy. With the coming of automobiles, the train service at the lake was discontinued but the popularity did not wane. People held church, organizations and family picnics during the day and a band played in lhe evening. The hotel burned in February 1946, leaving the roller nnk as the 1st reminder of times gone Just as the Indians of the Ottawa. Chip­ pewa. Miami. Potawatomi. and other visiting tribes found the waters of the Thomapplc River and lake a bountiful fishing place, so did the patrons of the Thomapplc lake hotel and resort enjoy like pleasures. The Indian name for the Thomapplc River was ”So-wan-que-sake” and the Indian trail along the river near Charlton Park was known as the “Canada Trail”. Default having been mode in the term* ond condition* of a certain mortgage made by Brogan Rood Dairy, a Michigan Limited Partnenhip of.Hos'ings. Michigan. Mortgagor, fo Michigon National Bonk-tiiritrdl, a' National Banking Association, Mortgagee, doted the 25th day of March. 1985. ond recorded in the office of the Register ol Deed*, for the County of Barry ond State of Michigan, on the 9th day of April. 1985, in Liber 421 of Barry County Records, on page 764. .on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the dote of this notice, for prin­ cipal ond Interest, the sum of Two Hundred Ninety Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Five ond 47/100 (S293.755.47) Dollar*. And no suit or proceeding* at law or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. Therefore, by virtue ol the power of sale con­ tained tn »aid mortgage, ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode ond provided, notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 29th day ol August. 1986. at 10:00 o'clockjA.M.. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East Door entrance to the Court House in Hastings, Michigan (that be­ ing the building whore the Cir­ cuit court for the County of Barry is hold), of the promises described in said mortgage, or so much the-oof a* may be necessary to poy the amount due. o* aforesaid, on said mort­ gage. with the Interest thereon at thirteen and one-half per cent (13.50%) per annum and all legal costs, charge* ond ex­ penses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, ond also any sum or sum* which may be paid by the undersigned, neces­ Steamboat at Coles Landing NOBODY ..JJCAN J BEAT OUR PORTRAIT. ^^■RICES A view of boat landing, formerly Coles Resort, at the time it was called the Thornapple Lake Resort County board approves clerk office renovation Legal Notice MORTGAGE SALE | Tennessee Mountain Boys, Peewee • s Kino, Redd Stewart, The Collins \ Sisters & The Great Bobby Hankins Ji j i & His Country Music City Band. * i ADVANCED TICKETS ‘5.00 ea. Can be pur­ : chased at Neil's Printing, Hastings; Bobby ? s Hankins Country Music Store, Coldwater; or 5 ;; write to Michigan Farmers Hall ol Fame, i | Delton, Ml 49046 • 616-623-2485. • i sary *o protect its interest In the promises. Which said pro­ mises ore described a* follows: All o* that certain piece or parcel of land situate In the township of Baltimore In the County of Barry, and Slate of Michigan, and described as fol­ low*. to-wit: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the West % of the Southwest '/« of Section 9. Town 2 North, Range 8 West, for place of beginning; thence West 40 rods: thence South 80 rods; thence East 40 rads; thence North 80 rods to the place of begin­ ning, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. During the twelve month* im­ mediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Clawson, Michigan, July 10. 1986 Michigan National Bank-Central Wyoming, Ml. Mortgagee Kurt L. Jone* 1400 W. Fourteen Mile Road Clawson. Ml 48017 Attorney for Mortgagee (8-7) The Barry County Clerk’s office on lhe south side of the court house building will soon have a new look as pan of a plan to make it more efficient and provide an office for the new county coordinator. The county board of commissioners Tues­ day approved transferring $20,000 from its retirement fund account to pay for the rennovation which includes $12,500 for furniture and a new lateral filing system and $2,500 for partitions to enclose a private office for Coun­ ty Coordinator Judy Peterson. Peterson’s tem­ porary office is a small conference room near the commissioners room in the courthouse annex. The clerk’s south office houses a computer Consolidated Report of Condition of Hasting* City Bank of Hastings In the State of Michigan and Its Domestic Subsidiaries, at the dose of business on June 30,1986. State Charter No. 11 -ASSETS- NHL THOU Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin $ 4,656 Interest-bearing balances 8,500 15,753 13,250 Securities........................................................................................................ .................................. Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell Loans and lease financing rece vables: loans ond leases, net of unearned income LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses Loons and leases, net of unearned Income, allowance, and reserve.. 33.992 316 33,676 1,291 36 Premises and fixed assets Other real estate owned Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies .. 154 1,311 78.627 Other assets Total assets - LIABILITIES Deposits: In domestic offices Noninterest-bearing 70.320 interest-bearing................................................................ Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases Other liabilities........................................................................................................... Total liabilities 13,590 56,730 Surplus...................................................................................................... Undivided profits and capital reserves 1.354 1.878 Total equity capital ....................................................................... Total liabilities, and equity capital 4.174 7.406 78.627 MEMORANDA — Deposits af State Money • Michigan 160 I, James R. Veldman. 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I have learned to keep my weight off by changing my eating habits. Come to Diet Center and let them help you. You're worth It and they are worth It. You'll be glad you did. I 874 71,221 - EQUITY CAPITAL Common Stock system and bookkeeping facilities. Not all of the $20,000 will be used for the project, said Commissioner Ted McKelvey, finance committee chairman. "Once this office is done, maybe we might want to do another." Peterson said the south clerk's office pro­ ject should be completed about October I. After contacting five firms and receiving two responses, she said Michigan Equipment and Supply was selected to coordinate the pro­ ject, proposing methods to make the office more efficient for the least possible cost. She said the new furniture will include more efficient work stations. a0° Package includes 1(8x10), 2(5x7s) and 10 wallets for only... k ufnl' We. the undersigned directors, attest the correct­ ness of this report of condition and declare thot it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in con­ formance with the applicable Instructions and is true and correct. Directors...Richard M. Fluke James E. Coleman Douglas A. DeComp YEAHI I’m a Winner! BEFORE 1615 South Bedford Road M-37 (NEXT TO CAPPON OIL) Hastings, Michigan 49058 DIET CENTER" Ph. 948-4033 OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL ... 685-6881 Hours: Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 24,1986 Changing the dog days of summer Prep athletes find themselves playing football and basketball during break by Steve Vedder In lhe not-soAiistanl-past, the months June through August focused primarily on family vacations, going to be beach, and erasing hamburger joints. Now. high school athletes are compelled to add another time-consuming activity to their all-ready crowded summer agendas: football and basketball practice. The need for summer practices in both sports has snowballed to the point where if coaches don’t conduct some sort of program, their teams will begin their seasons ap­ preciably behind rival schools in both condi­ tioning and drill work. Admittedly, it’s a trend into which some coaches would rather not be drawn, but to compete successfully, the game has to be played. ’’Everybody wants to be successful, but our main expectation is to play hard," admits Hastings basketball Coach Denny O’Mara, whose team has attended a four-day team camp plus a two-day tournament this summer. “Summer is a nice time to get a look at everybody, but we work on certain things too." The Saxon football team’s summer schedule is somcw'iat heavier, consisting of Tuesday and Thursday workouts which include jogg­ ing, stretching, light weight-lifting and specialty work. Coach Jeff Simpson admits the non-mandatory drills can disrupt a youth’s summer. "I do feel that,’’ admits Simpson. "In baseball, basketball, or football, you name it — all spoils do it. Kids don’t have the time to be kids anymore. Coaches are getting carried away with things." Both coaches admit that while their pro­ grams may lake up time players would use in more summer-like_ways. it is time which is critical to success when the fall and winter rolls around — and for different reasons. For instance, in basketball the teams play regulation games where coaches can tinker with different player combinations as well as teach. Hastings has played well in 'wo such tournaments going 9-2 at the Western Michigan Team Camp and 3-2 at a weekend tourney in Charlotte. Together the tour­ naments took only 12 days — somewhere in the middle time-wise of most schools* sum­ mer programs. ‘’Basically what it docs is allow us to play a lot of games without taking up much time," says O’Mara, who has organized a summer program every year but one of his six years in Hastings. “Because of lhe limited time we have to prepare in November a lol of preparation lime has to come in the summer. Basketball has turned into a skill game and we need the extra time to prepare." O'Mata doesn’t consider 12 days an especially heavy burden on the players since games are more enjoyable than practices. He says the players don’t play enough to tire of the sport or become flat from playing too often. “Not most of lhe time," he says. "When you get them into the gym, that’s where they want to be. "There are places where that (playing too often) happens, but it’s not a problem here." Another reason for the importance of a summer program is limited gym time in the fall. Whereas teams used to be able to practice as long as they wanted, gymnasiums are now used for anything from aerobic exercise classes to adult volleyball leagues. High school basketball teams are often confined to practices not lasting more than an hour and a half. Sports Hastings Men Softball Gold Strohs.................................................................. 9-2 Bourdo Logging................................................8-4 Chrysler........................ 6-5 McDonalds........................................................5-6 Hast. Mcrch....................................................... 5-7 Nashville Merchants....................................... 3-7 Brown Jug.......................................................... 3-8 Silver Pennock Hospital........................................... 10-3 Hast. Sanitary............................................ ...10-4 Fiberglass.................................................... .'....7-5 Larabce Const....................................................6-7 Art Meade..........................................................3-9 Hast. Wrecker................................................ 3-10 Bronze Flex Fab..................................... ...................... 9-3 Stevens Tracking............................................ 10-4 Ike’s Ophans....... .......................................... 9-4 Little Ccasars................................................... 6-7 Proline................................................................ 3-8 Grand St........................................................... 1-13 This Week’s Schedule Thurs., July 24 6: 15 Hast. Merchants vs. Bourdo 7: 15 Bourdo vs. Nashville 8: 15 Strohs vs. Nashville 9: 15 Strohs vs. Chrysler Fri.,July25 6: 15 Stevens vs. FlexFab 7: 15 FlexFab vs. Sanitary 8: 15 Larabee vs. Wrecker 9: 15 Pennock vs. Fiberglass “How do you get all the time you need to help someone?" asks O’Mara. With football, lhe program is more closely monitored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), which has set definite limits as to what coaches can do in the summer. There are no scrimmages, in fact a coach theoretically can’t work with more than seven players at a time. What is left to football coaches is to work on strength, speed and endurance — which is fine with Simpson because those are facits on which minimal time can be spent in August High school football players often suffer a loss of strength in their upper bodies as the season wears on thus making summer condi­ tioning important. "We try to compensate for that by going from the summer right into the fall with our conditioning," says Simpson. "Summer is the most .condusive time to work on conditioning." Considering players’ summer work schedules, Simpson realizes he isn’t going to find his entire team at any one of the drills but the workouts do average 28 players each n:ght. The drills include work on the bench press, squats, isometrics, quads and hamstr.ngs. The drills pretty much insure the kids will arrive the second week of August in relatively decent shape. "We stress to the kids to be in shape when they arrive in the fall," he says. Still, Simpson knows there is only so much pounding a 17 or 18-year old can take "There have got to be some limitations,** he says. "It’s become so professional Coaches aren’t doing it to win, they’re doing it just to compete. "Coaches are being pressured into having to do it.” 6 Members of the Hastings football team are (from left) Roger Bykonen, Tom Matthews, Scott Weller, and Hastings Womens Softball Red Division July 15 Standings Brace’s Waler Cond......................................... 8-1 Hastings City Bank...........................................7.2 Piston Ring.........................................................4.5 Variety Shop..................................................... 4.5 County Seat.........................................................3.5 J&J Auto............................................................. .. Last Week Results Proline 9 Wrecker8 Ike’s 17 Wrecker 2 Chrysler 8 McDonalds 3 Chrysler 12 Bourdo 9 Jug 10 Nashville 4 Strohs 11 Hast. Merchants 2 Pennock 18 Larabcc 3 Sanitary 15 Larabce 3 Results July 15 Variety Shoppe 6 Piston Ring 4 Bruce’s 6 City Bank 13 Lillie Ccasars 16 Fiberglass 3 Ike’s 10 Little Ccasars 8 Stevens 10 Grand 0 Art Meade 9 FlexFab 8 Home Run Derby Gold Hanford, Chrysler 6 D. Robinson, Hast. Mcrch. 5 M. Robinson, Hast. Merch. 4 M. Simons, Jug 4 B. Daniels, Hast. Merch. 3 Silver Stonehouse. Wrecker 8 J. Sheler, Proline 3 M. Hause, Stevens 2 July 22 Brace’s 12 J&J 6 Variety Shoppe 7 Piston Ring 5 City Bank 6 Blue Division Standings Andras Chevy Buick.......................................11-0 D&H Builders.................................................... 6-4 Little Brown Jug............................................... 5-5 Coleman Ins....................................................... 3-8 Big Wheel........................................................J-10 Results July 14 Results July 21 Big Wheel 9 Coleman Ins. 5 Big Wheel 1 Andrus 11 Little Brown Jug 5 Big Wheel 7 Big Wheel 4 D&H Builders 10 Andras Chevy Buick Little Brown Jug 2 Coleman Ins. 5 D&H Builders 8 D&H 9 Andras 12 Coleman Ins. 10 Brown Jug 11 We will give you a s2°° Bill if you will complete a JCPenney Credit Application (Must be 18 years old) JCPenney Ron Bustance. They're going through stretching exercises at a Thursday workout._______________ Populartiy of co-ed softball to blossom in the 1980’s? (Editor’s note: This i- third of a three-part series examining various softball leagues in Barry County.) by Steve Vedder Like golf or tennis, co-ed softball is an ac­ tivity which can be enjoyed by the two sexes together — therein explaining the growing popularity of the sport. No longer rejected as "softball widows." women can through co-ed softball, join their boyfriends or husbands on the ballfield, says lhe president of the Freeport co-ed league. _ Armand Ranguette says the Freeport, league Maned with 14 teams in 1982. It played with 12 teams the following summer until settling on eight the last two seasons. He says that while interest in co-ed has increased statewide over the past five years, the Freeport league has been hurt by rising costs and other new co-ed leagues in lhe county. "The interest might be going up, but I’m not sure,” says Ranguette. "People are get­ ting out of it for different reasons." Costs are a main reason. Freeport charges $140 a team plus an $11 player free — fees which Ranquette knows kept at least two teams out of the league. The league was forc­ ed to purchase $50 worth of liability insurance through the Michigan Amateur Softball Association (MASA). In addition the teams paid $20 each for insurance. Still, Ranguette sees many advantages in the sport. "It’s a recreational sport. Nobody is out for blood," he says. "In Freeport, we have a lol of husband and wife and boyfriend-girlfriend teams. It’s just a night out." Ranguette says when the MASA breaks its co-ed teams into classes for its annual state tournament, the sport will take off even faster. "There’s been a tournament at the end of the end. but its been open. There hasn’t been anything for co-ed teams to look forward to,” he says. There are special rules common to slowpiich — rules set forth by the MASA as well as unique to Freeport. For example, there have to be five men and five women on the field at once. There must be two outfielders and two infielders of both sexes and the pit­ cher and catcher cannot be of the same sex. Also, the batting order must be staggered bet­ ween men and women. The Freeport league has added a couple of Hastings kids participate at Hershey meet Lori McKeough was the only Hastings girl to place in the top nine al the Hershey Track gnd Field meet in East Lansing. McKeough placed eighth in the 9-10 age division of the 50 meter dash. Other Hastings participants included Kyle Stewart in the 50, 100, and softball throw; Zach Wilkens in the broad jump and 220; Allison Gergen in lhe 100 and 44 relay; Malyka DeGoa in the 200 and 400 relay; Ann Endsley in the broad jump, 400, and 400 -lav: Talena Wilkens in the broad jump and inn relay; Matt Schaeffer in the 100 and 400 -i.y- Tom Brighton in the 200 and 400 relay; £.vne Horan in the 800 and 400 relay; Matt JJJin in the long jump and 400; Jeff Lambert ° the 800. and Ted Wilder in the broad jump. *nA |oUj of 2.300 children in 3 age divisions part in the meet co-ed rales of its own. First, because the fences are only 240-feet, the arc of pitches to men is unlimited. Secondly, if a man walks on four pitches, the woman has the option of either also walking or batting. Ranguette says the talent level in the league is surprisingly good. He says the top male players have no objections to playing with women and the female players enjoy the competition. “Talent-wise, there are some good teams in the league.” says Ranguette. "To be good you need women who can throw, catch and hit. That’s the key." There arc no "superior attitudes" on the part of lhe men — most remember what they’re doing there. “They're there to have a good time," says Ranguette. “Sure, they want to win. But there’s a lot of kidding between teams and the umpires." Because of those type of attitudes, Ranguette sees a positive future ahead for co­ ed softball. “It’s going to be a solid league here," he says. "The state is coming around with its tournament and J think that’ll stimulate the game even more." I- Sports.. • t at.a glance by Steve Verlde’ Barbeque baseball The evening had grown increasingly foreboding until by 9 o’clock the tornado siren was screaming its warning. Inside the crowded basement on Market Street, however, six engrossed men were completely oblivious to the rapidly deteriorating weather conditions. Instead of thunder and lightning, the mens’ attention was divided between numerous newspapers and statistic sheets and the nearby television set, which was tuned this night to baseball’s annual all-star game. It was a matter of priorities and the mid-summer meeting of the Barbeque Baseball League happened to rank higher in importance than being blown away by a tornado. Although there isn’t a George Stein­ brenner in the bunch. Dave Anderson, John Johnston. Scott Smith. Doug Mepham, Tim Newsted and Jeff Parker all own a piece of a major league baseball team. An owner in the sense they have formed their own unique league through a draft of real-life players. Adapted from the book Rotisserie League Baseball by Dan Okrent, the six Hastings men have formed their own loose-knit organization called the Barbe­ que Baseball League. The league is not played through table games, but is in­ stead determined on the capabilities of real-life major league ballplayers. The men form their rosters by "draf­ ting” 15 major leaguer? in early April. Team performance is based on a point system calculated by the draftees’ homers, rbis, batting average, runs scored and stolen base totals for position players and wins, strikeouts. ERA. and saves for pitchers. Running point total standings are kept throughout the season by Newsted, the league’s commissioner, who mails the results to the other "owners." Smith’s collection of ballplayers leads the Barbe­ que League with 1, 116 points. Mepham. who spends his fall coaching soccer and not baseball, brings up the rear with 1.371 points. On this particular night, the six men arc meeting at Anderson s house to dod.e tornados, revamp rosters and prepare for the second half of the torrid Barbeque season. The talk is turned more to their own ^guc than the televised all-star came TJe Barbeque owners disco abilities of the Pirates; whether Don Mattingly is indeed the best player in the game; or why Mepham was silly enough to use his first draft choice on Dave Stieb, who’s lost 10 of 12 games this year. The men agree the league allows them to observe aspects of real-life baseball most fans would gloss over. “I follow baseball every day, 365 days of the year,” says Smith. "This helps you follow it closer. Players you wouldn’t ordinarily think of looking at — someone like a Kirby Puckett - is a hot property. Anderson, whose wife adds realism to the meeting by supplying a plate of hot dogs, agrees with Smith. “It’s made me enjoy the season more,” he says. "You wind up follow­ ing the total major leagues, not just the Tigers. You look at the box scores on a daily basis.” The idea for the league is credited to Smith, who brought the idea with him from California. The six men sort of stumbled upon the idea of forming their own league. Newsted says it behooves owner? to study the game closely because when draft time approaches or when a roster move is made, they know which players are having big years and which aren’t. For instance, players like Vince Col­ eman. Ron Guidry and Dennis Eckersley ^enjoyed banner yean in 1985 '"^uded in the Barbeque League draft, but have been subsequently rcleasco because of poor 1986 showings. han^’ Clevcr drafting of sleepers like the Yankees' Mike raguanilo or Toronto's Jorge Bell have nnmensdy helped the Barbeq* owned by Smith and Anderson. Newsted, for instance, says he out 6-R m^hiS.yi?'°,h'^^^ made his draft selection!;. He still drafted ^eUr lta*“" �YMCA Summer Sports News The Hastings YMCA Summer sports pro­ grams are winding down to a close these next two weeks. The Kiwanis Pec Wee-Cub Baseball League will conclude this Summer's program on Wednesday. July 30th with a slate of games and awards to ail players. The evening games will start at 6 p.m. Dave Storms. Hastings YMCA Director, will be on hand to present the players with a YMCA award for par­ ticipating in the YMCA/Kiwanis Summer Baseball program. The Kiwanis Pony League is scheduled to conclude this week (July 21-25), with a game scheduled every night through Friday. The games begin at 6:30 p.m. at Johnson Field. The four Hastings team's played 11 teams in the Barry County Pony League With one week to go. the Hastings Kiwanis Team is in 2nd place, one game behind Middleville's TKYB team. The other three teams (Royals, Saxons and Cards) have also had a fine The Hastings YMCA/Kiwanis Pony League has selected an All-Star Team. The Team was chooscn by the Hastings Pony coaches. Members of this years Hastings Pony All­ Stars arc: Andy Woodliff, Nick Williams, Tom Vos. Jeremy Prong. Jamie Murphy, Scott Chipman. Chris Parker, Scott Hubbert, Jeremy Horan. Brad Warner, David Oom, Jamie Brown, Tim Atkinson and Chase Youngs. The All-Star Team will represent Hastings in the State Koufax Tournament to be held Ju­ ly 25-27 at Battle Creek. The first game for Hastings will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Baily Field, with the second game starting at 1:30 p.m. The YMCA Golf program was cancelled three week because of rain and the 4th of July, but is back in swing again and will resume Ju­ ly 25th. The YMCA Tennis program will conclude on July 30 & 31, with a mini-tournament and awards for all participants. Hastings County Club Results STANDINGS ..8. Miller 32; T. HASTINGS COUNTRY CLUB Men’s Mon. Night Golf League Cleveland; D. Ellis vs. 8. LoJoye; man 29; 8. Rohde 26: D. Lorenger 24; G. Ironside 22; B. Hollister 22:1. Lang 20; B. Stock G. Holman 16; J. Kennedy 16; J. Fisher 16; D. Cotter 15; B. -BLUE DIVISIONMATCH RESULTS 7-21.. J. Kubiak vs. B. Wiersum; T. Bellgraph vs. S. Williams: P. Mogg vs. H. Wattles; P. Ed- Rugg vs. 1. long. B. Miller vs. D. Jar­ man; G. Ironside vs. G. Holman; D. Foster vs. D. Lorenger; B. Hollister vs. B. Cotter; g. Homaty vs. T. Chose.. -RED DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-21... M. Cook 51-3. H. Burk* 46-4 G. Crothers 42-4; F. McMillon 46-4; H. Stanlak* 52-4; A. Havens 51-1; S. Baxter 53-0. H. Burke 43-0; G. Lublenieckl 45-4; C. Morey 61-3; J. Hopkins 42-4; I. Perry 45-4. D. Jacobs 49-0; L. Garllnger 58-1; G. Etter 53-0; G. Crothers 51-0. STANDINGS... G. Crothers 38; J. Hopkins 37; P. lublenieckl 35; d. Holl 34; F. McMillon 26; I. Garllnger 26; H. Burke 25; C. til 10: I. Gillespie 10; I. Kornstodt 8. PAIRING FOR 7-28 FRONT NINE...J. Ketchum vs. D. O Con­ nor: I. Gillespie vs. J. Jacobs: B. McGinnis vs. H. Bottcher; E. eman vs. J. Echtenaw; B. Stanley vs. L. Kornstodt; P. Hodges vs. J. Panfil; D. Goodyear vs. W. Nitz; T. Sutherland vs. J. Rugg. Siegel 22; H. Stonldu 17; G. Lawrence 15; A. Havens 15; G. Etter 12; M. Bocon 0. PAIRINGS FOR 7-28 FRONT NINE... D. Jacobs vs. M. Bocon; M. Cook vs. F. McMillan; J. Hopkins vs. L Garllnger; H. Stan lake vs. H. Burke; G. Etter vs. A. Havens; P. Siegel vs. G. Crothers; D. Holl vs. P. Lu- -GREEN DIVISION— MATCH RESULTS7-21... R. Errolr din 52-0; R. Teegardin 52-0; R. Miller 49-3: R. Daw* 44;4; B. Willison 54-1: R. Errolr. STANDINGS..J. Walker 16; D. Gauss 16; B. Willison 15; K. Smith 14; R. Teegardin 11; R. Dawe 10; R. Miller 9; D. Beduhn 0; N. Gardner 8; B. Youngs 7; M. Dorman 6; R. Errolr 4. PAIRING FOR 7-28 FRONT NINE... B. Youngs vs. R. Dawe; K. Smith vs. N. Gardner; R. Teegardin vs. M. Dorman: D. Gauss vs. R. Miller; J. Walker vs. R. Errolr; D. Beduhn v*. B. Willison. -SILVER DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-21... S. Williams 36-4; J. Burkholder 48-3; J. Austin 52-4; T. Harding 43-3; P. Edwards 44-4: B. losty 40-0; T. Bellgraph 54-1; L. Ar­ cher 47-0; P. Mogg 39-1; B. Cove 43-0; B. LoJoye 44-4; J. Austin 52-4; T. Hording 43-4; T. Harding 43-4; B. Weller 42-0; H. Wallies 47-0; J. Burkholder 48-0; L. Ar­ cher 48-0. STANDINGS...?. Edwards 33; D. Ellis 32; L. Archer X; S. Williams 28; J. Burkholder 26; B. Weller 26; T. Harding 23; B. Cove 22; T. Bellgroph 21; B. Kubiak 19; P. Mogg 17; B. Wier­ sum 17; B. losty 17; H. Wattles 16; B. LoJoye 16; J. Austin 12; T. Cleveland II; D. Brower 10. PAIRINGS FOR 7-2B BACK -GOLD DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-21... T. Chase 39-4; D. Jarman 44-4; D. Lorenger 39-4; B. Hol liter 44-4; L. Lang 45-4; b. Miller 43-4; D. Cotter 43-0; T. Chase 39-0; G. Homaty 48-0; G. Ironside 41-0; G. Holman 47-0: D. Foster 46-0; B. Rohde 47-4; D. Cotter 43-2; D. Lorenger 39-4; 8. Hollister 44-4; 41-3; G. Holman 47-0; L. long 45-2; B. Slock 49-0; J. Kennedy 55-0; G. homoty 48-0. B. Rohde hi., r c lo con,pet« in this year's grueling. U1 tun. competition. ndividual athletes or 3-person relay teams The Retail Committee of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is planning to honor a "Mr. and Ms. Hastings" during the Hastings Sesquicentenniai Community P:;nic on Satur­ day, Aug. 16. Nominations for the award ere being ac­ cepted from the public under the following guidelines: — Must be a resident of the Hastings area for at least five years; — Must be involved in community civic activities; — must be 18 years of age or older; Local residents should submit nominations, stating in 50 words or less why a person should be selected for the award, to: Mr. and Ms. Hastings Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 236 Hastings. Mi. 49058 All entries must be submitted by August 8. Winners will be announced at the picnic, will be honored in the SummerFest—Sesqu'centennial Parade on August 23 and will receive a plaque and other prizes. Cochairmen of the contest are George Brand McPhillips 68-0; F. Markle 46-2; M. Dimond 49-0. STANDINGS... F. Morkle 35; M. Flohr 27; M. Dimond 25; T. Boop 24; N. Carter 24; E. Bohannon tendon; G. Brown vs. R. Newlon; M. Dimond vs. H. Nolan; D. Hoekstra vs. T. Boop; J. Toburen vs. T. Johnson; F. Markle vs. D. Dimmers. Hamp 112-40; J. Carpenter 107- 49; E. McKeough 106-49; J. Williams 99-47; D. Storrs 90-46. Second FUght POINTS and AVERAGE...W. Wyngarden 141-46; J. Cahoon 129-47; J. Plonk 125-50; P. Hom­ ing 118-47; G. Service 113-49; P. Burkey 113-50; D. Anderson 108- 52; G. Storrs 107-53; D. Fedewa 105-53; L. Englehart 66-50. Third Fight POINTS ond A VERAGE...V. Cowell 152-53; R. Newton 123-49; B. Brown 112-56; M. Kelley 108-54; H. Wilson 106-51; D. Grinnell 103-61; A. Mu Hord 101-53; B. Steeby 99-53; W. Williams 97-60: M. Myers 89-54; E. Lewis 86-55; D. Lepck 86-50; P. Wolcott 56-56. greater the likelihood they become heavy Epstein, 39, whose findings appeared in of the shedding pounds, too. "Obesity runs in families. So we have to deal w i multiple generations," says Dr. loss over two years for 17 children age 2 to of the Dietetic families. The bonus is sweet parents often end up Journal HASTINGS HOUSE Where: County Seat Date: August 5, 1986 Time: 11:30 a.m. ’ Price: •8.00 For tickets call ... 945-3451, Ext. 402 American Sidewalk SALE Friday, July 25 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M 9:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. change." hundreds Pieces of the Past Saturday, July 26 adults and the harder it is for them to Association, reported a significant weight Big Savings in Downtown Hastings 5 who took part in his weight control Thia taction sponsored by J-Ad Graphics, ths featured Leonard Epstein, an associate professor of program. All the youngsters were obese, or more psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh. than 20 percent over the ideal weight for "In most studies, the parents, who are their age, height and sex. About a third of also heavy, have to be on a diet," he says, all children and half of all adults in the adding that parental support is crucial. "Not United parents' behavior set the States fit that bill, according to occasion or show the child what to do, you Epstein. Health risks for obese children include need positive ways to motivate kids." problems with bones, joints and muscles, younger Hastings, Michigan BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATES 1986-87 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 p.m., p.m., p.m., p.m., p.m., p.m., p.m., p.m., p.m., p.m., p.m., Monday, August 25’Hastings Junior High School Monday, September 15Central Elementary School Monday, October 20 .... Pleasantview Elementary Monday, November 17.. .Northeastern Elementary Monday, December 15..... .Hastings Junior High Monday, January 19 ... .Southeastern Elementary Monday, February 16Hastings Junior High School Monday, March 16Hastings Senior High School Monday, April 20 Hastings Junior High School Monday, May 18Pleasantview Elementary School Tuesday, June 9Hastings Junior High School School School School School the child, the better, according to Epstein, whose subjects range lhe psychologist said. "But kids with •dvertlsars and ths following businesses: Banner and Reminder City Food & Beverage Hasting* Hotel elevated blood pressure become adults with elevated blood pressure." The average child in Epstein's study was Barry County Lumber Home Centei Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. average 38.4 percent overweight and the Hastings Savings and Loan Assn. child," he says. "So, obviously, the longer fathers 32.9 percent The 11 girls and six boys were an average 24 percent overweight at the end of the year. Although Epstein said precise data on the parents' weight loss wasn't kept the percentage was comparable to the children’s. 1009 W. Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058-1790 945-4333 Hastings Aluminum Products, Inc. Hastings Press 42.1 percent overweight before entering his one-year program. The mothers were an than 400 families since he began studying County Seat Lounge The JCPenney Co. overweight children in 1979. “Heavy kids are likely to become heavy adults. The risk increases with the age of the in age from 2 to 12. He's waked with more Legal Notice COMMON COUNCIL HrotFMght POINTS and AVERAGE... J. Glasgow 143-41; J. Carlton 124-46: B. Carlton 123-41; P. McKeough 122-48; G. Sheldon 121-49; B. Torres 121-46: L. VanGelten 119-45; J. Flood trim if their whole family diets and exercises of presents ... RIVERBEND Elk* Golf League together, according to a psychologist who's The ceremonies on Saturday morning, and will and Don Button. by... 17; H. Nolan 16; R. Newton 16; D. Dimmers 15; D. Hoekstra 14; G. Brown 13; C. Cruttenden 13; T. William 12; M. McPhillips 10. PAIRING FOR 7-20 BACK N1NE...T. William vs. E. Bohan- you allow the child to remain heavy, the the °VCr a" l’mcs ’n mcns and me womens' classifications. The decision to award both was prompted by an increase in •he number of female competitors in last year's race, according to Tri-A-Thon of­ ficials. Other winning times earn customdesigned Bronze metals for the competitors (awarded on a percentage of entries in each ^eg°ry). Team winners receive plaques with bronze medals pcrmantcly affixed. Kalamazoo Gazette sports editor. Jack Moss, will be on hand to conduct open cepted (up to 300 limit), but shirt size or availability cannot be guaranteed. The fee docs not include usual automobile entry fee for the State Park ($2 daily or $10 annually). However, walkers and bikers may enter the park without fee. Deadline for pre-registration is July 31, 1986. Send entries to Carol Messer, 639 129th Ave., Shelbyville. MI 49344. Entry forms arc available al many area sporting stores, or by calling 616-792-9795. Hastings Area School System Pennock Hospital Auxiliary PITTSBURGH (AP) Fat children have a better charge of slimming down and staying does *nh a team consuming one entry. Last year, nearly 200 athletes challenged the Tri-A-Thon c°ursc and the best, over-all-lime winner talked away with a genuine gold medal. Cohen of Grand Rapids earned top n°nors in both 1985 and 1984. This year, gold medals will be awarded to Markle 46-4; T. Johnson 52-0; E. Bohannon 46-0: M. Dimond 49-0; M. Flohr 560; T. William 62-0; E. Bohannon 46-2; N. Doctors help families in treating overweight kids only invited to test their endurance with a T'Jnilc swim. 26-milc bike ride and 10k run. ne swim is in Gun Lake; bike and run por­ ous of the race travel through scenic Yankee bPnngs. Registrations arc limited to 300 entrants present awards to the winning athletes. The 1986 Gun Lake Tri-A-Thon will take place on Saturday, August 9. at Yankee Spr­ ings State Park. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m.. and the race begins promptly al 8 a m. The park is located half way between Grund Rapids and Kalamazoo, about 7 miles east of the Bradley US 131 exit. Pre-registration fee is S12 individual. S30 team and includes an official Gun Lake Tri-AThon shirt. Day-of-race registrants will be ac­ 7-21.. RESULTS HEALTH: weight Retailers to honor Mr. and Mrs. Hastings on Aug. 16 -^nnua' Gun Lake Tri-A-Thon is oO.GO!GO! And the August 9 event is a and' m cvcr7 sP°rts minded person willing - WHITE DIVISION MATCH McGinnis 49-4; E. Mathews 47-0; J. Ketchum 46-1; H. Botl­ cher 54-0; J. Coleman 48-0. STANDINGS...D. O'Connor 35; W. Niti 32; P. Hodges 26; B. McGinnis 25; J.Rugg 24; J. Col­ eman 23; T. Sutherland 23; D. Goodyear 20; E. Mathews 18; b. Stanley 17; J. Ketchum 17; J. Echtenaw 16; J. Jacobs 15; H. the a PAIRING FOR 7-2B BACK NINE...J. Fisher vs. J. Kennedy; Goodyear 53-3; I. Gillespie 59-0; J. Ketchum 46-0; J. Rugg 48-0; D. O'Connor 46-0: I. Karo­ monitored Registration taking place for tri-a thon The YMCA Track program finished the Summer with the State Hershey Track meet on Friday July 18th. Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. Patten Monument Flexfab, Inc. Hastings City Bank Birka* Shoo Store WBCN Wren Funeral Homes Bon Franklin Store National Bank of Hastings Felpausch Food Center Brown's Custom Interiors Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy JULY 14. 1986 Common Council met in Reg­ ular Session, in th* City Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan, on Monday, July 14. I9B6. at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook presiding. Present at roll call were: Campbell. Cusack, Gray. Hemer­ ling, Jasperse. Miller, Spockmon and Walton. Moved by Cusock, supported by Gray that the minutes of the Moved by Miller, supported by Cusock that $10,628.00 be trans­ ferred to the County Clerk lor th* Ci-Co. Airport os budgeted. Yeos: Walton, Spockmon, Miller. Jaspers*. Hemerling, Gray. Cusock. Campbell. Absent: None. Corried. Moved by Cusock. supported next meeting with o progress by Jasperse thot th* letter from the Deportment of Public Health stating thot th* water tested from the City wells for organic compounds which might contam- ed out to dlow o fiber optk coble Absent: None. Carried. mlttee and Mike Klovonkh, Dir­ ector of Public Services meet to along Apple St. right of way and quested by Mike Hunter with a and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Corried. Invoices reod: Barry County Lumber Co. (Pk. Grant) $1,329.40 Deloitte. Haskins & Sells 1.500.00 Grand Rapids Gravel Co. (Pk. Grant) 2,768.53 Haviland Products 3,405.00 + 1,156.00 4,561.50 ISS2,500.00 IBM1.035.00 Marblehead Lime1.818,14 Municipal Supply 1.358.30 Rowen & Blair2.461.00 Television Part Dlst. . .5.000.00 Moved by Spackman. supported by Hemerling that th* above In­ voices be approved as read. Yeas: Walton, Spockmon, Miller, Jasperse, Hemerling, Gray. Cusack. Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Jaspers* thot th* correspond­ ence from Al Jarvis requesting approval of SummerFest events on August 21.22 and 23 be allowlion of the Chief of Police ond with the exception that no live Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Walton that the resignation of Hugh Fullerton from the Hostings Library Board be accepted and a letter sent thanking him for his Yeas: All. Absent: Non*. Carried. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Spockmon that th* minutes of th* Planning Commission meet­ ing on July 7. be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: Non*. Carried. by Cusack Summit Steel for a tax abatement district ond th* City Attorney to prepare a resolution for th* hear­ ing. Absent: None. Corried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spackman that the resolution authorizing the demolition of KM W. High and 112 East High St. and the letting of bids be approved roll of said property. Yeos: Campbell. Cusack. Gray. Hemerling. Jasperse. Miller. Spackman ond Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spockmon that the City Engin­ eer be authorized to obtain bids on property at 104 W. High ond II2 E. High ond the lowest bid ac­ cepted and homes removed. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Corried. Moved by Gray, supported by Campbell that the renewal of the Delta Dental contract for a two Mayor authorized to tlgn. One person $7.04 Employee. 1 dep. $14.78 ond 2 or more $20.72. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Campbell that the recommenda­ tion of the Porks. Recreation Committee for the Elks lo re­ locate the fence behind their building to the South property line ond in a Wly direction to lhe shelter ot Bob King Park be ap­ proved to keep the little tots away from lhe parking lot. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Councilman Miller reported that the lootings on lhe old Elks Building has been removed and was looking very good at 121 N. Church. and the letter to be received ond placed on file. Absent: None. Corried. Moved by Spockmon, support­ ed by Gray thot th* following budget adjustments In th* amount ol $46,590 be mode from unappropriated surplus to the following accounts: 101-247-702 .... --- -----------180.00 101 209-933 . . 101-209-977 .... . . 1.320.00 101-253-977 . .. 1.000.00 600.00 101-441-977 . 101-301-956 . .. .2.530.00 101-301-751 ... 400.00 101-301-977 .... 101-301-910 .... 101-958-971 .... .. 20,000.00 ....15,700.00 101-958-977 Yeas: Campbell, Cusock. Gray, Hemerling, Jasperse, Miller, Spackman ond Walton. Absent: None. Corried. Moved by Spackman. support­ ed by Cusock that the following budget adjustments be mode for $72,984.83 from Designated Pork Development to the following ac­ counts for cost to 6/X/86 on Fish Hatchery Park on grant; 101-691-702 $10,954.41 101-691-775.213,544.54 101-691-818 28.383.50 202-691-943.010,662.36 101-691-977.0111.440.02 Yeos: Walton. Spockmon. Miller, Jasperse. Hemerling. Gray. Cusock, Campbell. Absent; None. Corried. Moved by Spackman, sup­ ported by Miller that the follow­ ing budge) adjustment be mad* for $105,551.12 from Designated Streets to lhe Local St. Fund for tubing of Fall Creek at Felpausch soon os possible ond would Ilk* a special meeting H necessary ot their expense. Absent: None. Carried. . Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Gray that the agreements with Penn Central from the East City Limits West lo th* middle of Airport Rd. for $202,500.00 be ac­ cepted and opproved subject to the final approval of the City At­ torney of the right of way H: 1) approval of City Attorney with a clear and marketable title with title Insurance equal to the pur­ chase price, ond 2) approval of Mayor ond City Attorney on all contractual language and the Mayor authorized fo sign agree­ ment If all conditions met. Yeas: Cusock. Gray, Hemerling. Jaspers*. Miller, Spackman, Walton. Nays: Campbell. Absent: None. Corried. Moved by Gray, supported by Spackman, that Dave Kruko be Appeals for the remainder of a 1-1-89 as recommended by th* Mayor. Absent: Non*. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Spackman. that Brent Willison be on the Nature Area Board. Absent: None. Corried. Moved by Jatperte, supported by Cusack that the letter from the the municipal landfill, with work following accounts: 203-451-740 $34,949.00 203-451-818 69.740.00 203-451-820 862.12 Yes: Campbell, Cusock. Gray. Hemerling. Jaspers*. Miller, Spockmon ond Walton. Absent: None. Corried. Moved by Spackman. support­ ed by Cusock that $15,750.00 be transferred to th* Youth Council os budgeted. Yeos: Walton. Spockmon. Miller. Jasperse. Hemerling. Gray. Cusack. Campbell. Absent Non*. Corned. Moved by Spockmon, support­ ed by Miller that the recommen­ dation of the Finance Committee to place sesquicentenniai signs o cost of $30 each ond the Direc­ tor ol Public Services be authoriz­ ed to purchase ond install said signs, be approved. Yeas All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spock mon, support- $30,000 from unappropriated surplus to Designated Pork Im­ provement Fund. Yeas Campbell. Cusock. Gray. Hemerling, Jaspers*. Miller. Spockmon and Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spackman, support­ ed by Gray thot the Invoices from Amor Roofing lor $8,195.00 lor the roofs at the Fir* Station ond city Garage be opproved os bid 5/27/06 from unappropriated surplus. Yeas: Walton, Spockmon. Miller. Jasperse. Hemerling. Gray. Cusock. and Campbell. Absent: Non*. Corried. Moved by Campbell, support­ ed by Jasperse that the matter of the Farmers Market building as presented by Depreisfer to erecl a 40 ft. by 100-ff. building with handicap assessible bathrooms be referred to the Property Com­ mittee for the City Attorney ond Fair Board to meet as a unit to go over building ond return at the red to th* Fir* and Lighting Committee. Yem: Campbell. Cusock. Gray, Nays: Hemerling. Spackman, Walton. Miller. Motion DENIED. Moved by Miller, supported by HemerIIng that the City Attorney will be excused from oil liability Mayor be authorized to sign sold form. Yeos: Campbell. Cusock. Gray. Hemerling. Miller, Spockmon. Walton. Absent: Non*. Corried. Moved by Campbell. support­ ed by Groy thol th* Folic* report on file. Yeas: All. Absent: Non*. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by Gray tho th* Director of Public Services be authorized to take bids on th* Plumbing ond Elec­ trical Improvements ot th* Fish Hatchery Pork for th* grant. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Councilman Hemerling stated that he hod been getting com­ plaints on unmowea gross In th* 500 block of East Stat* Rd. ond was told th* city was taking core of th* mowing and billing th* owner. Moved by Campbell, support­ ed by Cusack, to adjourn at 9:10 Reod ond opproved: WILLIAM R. COOK. Mayor SHARON VICKERY City Clerk P-34) �Page 10- The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 24,1986 Barry County Fair 4-H winners... Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Novice class winners: (from left) Angie Rupright; Shane Howard. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion English Pleasure class winners: Mandy Miller; Kim Bubnas. Junior Livestock and Meat Judging Winners (from left): Eric Endsley, Lori Wieringa, Kara Endsley and Jim Reurink. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Pony Equitation class winners: (from left) David Timm; Jill Rhodes; Kim Fritz. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Pony Pleasure class winners: (from left) Libby Slocum; Kim Fritz; David Timm. western Pleasure class winners: (from left) Rosalyn Keagle; Tina Royal; Kristin Reid; Curt Solomon; Karen Smith. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Western Equitation class win­ ners: (from left) Weston Rooks; Kelly VandanBurg; Karen Smith; Marta Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Halter class winners: Janice Nolen; Lorna Kilmer. Libby Slocum, and Jill Rhodes. State Show Winners: (from left) Kimberly Fritz; K:m Bubnas; Marta Bender, and Karen Smith. King and Queen Contest Winners (from left): Renee Bair, Queen; Jeff Neal, King. Junior High Point Winners: (from left) David Timm; Jill Rhodes; and Curt Solomon. Show of Champions Senior Winners (from left): DeAnna Jones, Grand Champion; Todd Langshaw, Reserve Champion. Overall winners: (from left) David Timm — Overall Junior Winner; Jill Rhodes — Overall Reserve Junior Winner; Kimberly Fritz — Overall Senior Winner; Kim Bubnas — Overall Reserve Senior Winner. Show of Champions Junior Winners (from left): Cheriyn Hyde, Grand Champion; David Timm, Reserve Champion. Senior Meat and Livestock Judging Contest Winners (from left): Andrea Reurink. Tracy Cornwell. Kelly Wieringa. Boyd Endsley and Paul Hare Qicvuiny oiock ononnorn Division: Danielle Burn (riohn r.rand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion, shown by Ellen Johncock �Swine Showmanship (from left): Mike Royal. Senior Division- Jim Reurink Intermediate Division; Michelle Hutchings, Novice Division. Missing from photo: Jesse Snow, Junior Division. ’ Beef Breeding Stock Slmmental: Sarah Dingerson, Grand Champion. B/WNi Beef Breeding Stock Charolals Division: Kara Endsley, Grand Champion; Boyd Endsley, Reserve Grand Champion. Rate of Gain winner Wade Endsley. Beef Showmanship Intermediate Division: Ran­ dy Race; Junior Division: Kara Endsley (center); Novice Division: Marcia Cornwell. Market Steers: Grand Champion, David Ritchie; Reserve Grand Champion, Jennifer Geukes. Grand Champions in Goat Showmanship at this week's Barry County Fair are: (from right) Pat Guen­ ther in the senior division; Joseph Olney, in­ termediate; Briana Timmons, junior; and Kerry Clif­ ton, novice. (Banner photos) Reserve Champions In Goat Showmanship are (from left) Alana Timmons, senior division; Angela Morgan, intermediate; Tanya Hyde, junior; Michelle Lancaster, Pat Guenther was the overall showman in goat * competition at the fair. novice. During Nubian competition (from left) Pat Guenther captured senior grand champion; Cherlyn Hyde, In Alpine competition (from left) Daneil Olney, won junior championship and reserve Alpine; Joey Olney took reserve senior Alpine; and Amy Witzel garnered senior reserve champion; and Kerry Clifton holds Pat Guenther's animal that took junior grand champion; and Tanya Hyde won junior reserve honors. senior champion Alpine honors. Kelly Van DenBurg (center) captured all the top honors in the category for "other breeds." Helping to hold her winning goats are (from left) Elizabeth Slocum with the grand champior. senior doe: Kelly showing her grand champion junior doe: and Daniela Bieber with the reserve doe. In the pygmy category, the winners are (from left) Tonya Hale, senior grand champion; Becky Handy, senior reserve champion; Angela Morgan, junior grand champion; ond Michelle Lancaster, junior reserve champion. In poultry competition at the Barry County Fair (from left), DeAnna Jones took senior showmanship honors; Lori Wieringa, intermediate showmanship; ond Jennifer Wieringa, junior showmanship. Overall dairy doe honors went to (from lett) Amy Wittel senior grand champion: Joseph Olney, senior reserve grand champion: ond Donell Olney junior grand champion ond junior reserve champion (shown Jennifer Wieringa (left) had the grand champion market pen in poultry competition, and DeAnna Jones had the reserve market pen. (Banner photos) Lori Wieringa (left) captured grand champion bird honors in poultry competition and Bruce Jones took reserve champion bird. Cherlyn Hyde (left) had the grand champion rooster, and Tanya Hyde had the reserve champion weather winner, ar. (from left) Damon Ashley, grand champion: and Tonya Hole, reserve champion. Taking honors in the market weather category ore (from left) Joseph Olney, grand champion; ond Eric Ashley, reserve champion. rooster. �Page12- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, July 24,1986 Fair winners CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS Any type ptopp'ly anywhere in Michigan 24 Hours i Call Free 1 800 292 1550. First National Acceptance Co _Lggul Notice EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Middleville Housing Commission ORDER OF PUBLICATION File No. 86-353-DO SHARRI K. HENLEY. Plaintiff. Middleville Housing Commission 500 Lincoln St., Middleville, Ml 49333 PUBLIC HEARING SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINtS FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 SALES and SERVICE Lyle L Thomas , WILLIAM P. HENLEY. Defendant. Michael J. McPhillips (P33715) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS 8 MC PHILLIPS 220 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 616-945 9596 At a session of said Court held in Hostings. Michigan, on the 7th day of July. 1986. PRESENT: Honorable Hudson E. Deming, Circuit Judge On the 6th day of June. 1986. on action was filed by Sharri K. Henley. Plaintiff, against William P. Henley, Defendant, in this Court to obtain a decree of divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant William P. Henley shall answer or take such other oction os may be permitted by law on or before the 25th day of September. 1986. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default ag­ ainst such defendant for the re­ lief demanded in the complaint filed in this Court. Hudson E. Deming, Circuit Judge Winners of the Safe Tractor Driving Contest are (from left) Jr. Division, Boyd Endsley, 3rd- Jeff Cook, 1st; David McDlarmld, 2nd; and Sr Division John Cook, 1st. The following are the most popular video cassettes as they appear in next week’s issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc. 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"The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) INSURANCE Home Auto 19. ‘‘Romancing the Stone” (CBS-Fox) Hits" (Music Vision) 1. “Jane Fonda's New Workout" The Michigan Bankers Association gave special recognition to Hastings City Bank at the group's annual convention on Mackinac Island, last month. Robert Picking (right), City Bank president, accepted a plaque from Daniel Smith, president of the association, designating the bank as a Centennial Bank. This year is the centennial year for the bank and the for Bankers Associa­ tion. Among the centennial celebrations planned by the bank Is an Ice cream social and concert on Saturday, August 23 following the Hastings SummerFest/Sesqulcentennlal Parade. 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 18. "Caddyshack" (Warner) 20. “ Whitney Houston The No. 1 Video (Karl-Lorimar) PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 86-19515-NC In lhe matter of David Whitney Easey, minor. TAKE NOTICE: On August 7,1986 al 4:30 p.m., in the probate court­ room, Hasting*, Michigan, before Honorable Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of David Whitney Easey. July 15. 1986 David Calvin Easey 1755 Harwood Dr., Ionia, Ml 48846 Debra Jo Easey 8931 Bedford Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 Beef Breeding Stock, Polled Hereford Division: Julie Worth (left), Grand Champion; Tracy Cornwell, Reserve Grand Champion. BILLBOARD'S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY (7-24) Dictation Equipment Typewriters All Makes and Models Winners of the Sate Tractor Driving Contest are, Eighth Grade and Under Division- (front row, from left) Becky Reigler, 7th, and Anne Endsley, 9th; (second row, from left) Greg End­ sley, 6th; Matt Haywood, 1st; Mike Gillispie, 2nd; Jason Ackett, 3rd; Eric Endsley, 4th; (back row, from left) Luke Haywood, 8th; and missing from photo, Jesse Snow, 6th. (B-7) Advantage Business Machines Calculators Cash Registers Copiers Winners of the rabbit judging contest was Matt Lancaster, 1st; and Michelle Lancaster, 2nd. Not shown are Angie Morgan, 3rd, and Amy Spalding, 4th. Junior reserve champion In horse showman­ ship was (from left) Tina Royal, while junior grand champ was David Timm. STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY Part-time director for 50-unit Sr. Citizen Housing. Send resume, including salary requirement to ... Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Tues­ day, August 12,1986, at 7:30 p.m. In the City Hall Hastings, Michigan. Phone 945-2468. The meetings is to consider the application of Richard M. Shuster, for a height variance for the erection of a 16ft by 30ft pole structure ac­ cessory building with a height of over 14ft located at 1122 S. Broadway legally describ­ ed as: Comm at N E cor SEC. 19-3-8, W 2 rds for beg, thence W 10 rds, S 6 rds, E 10 rds, N 6 rds to beginning, City of Hastings. Also 3 ft off the N end of following com at NE cor SEC 19-3-8­ th W 2 rds th S 6 rds for beg, W10 rds, S 4 rds E 10 rds, N 4 rds to beg. City ot Hastings and com at NE cor SEC 19-3-8, th W 2 rds, th S 6 rds for beg, W 10 rds, S 4 rds E10 rds, N 4 rds to beg. City of Hastings, ex N 3 ft. Said Building does not conform to Section 3.150 (2) of the Zoning Ordinance. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk The senior grand champion in horse showman­ ship was (from left) Kim Bubnas, while Marta Bender was senior reserve champion. MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS CEIUA1 BOTOtS PUTS MYISIOI Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-19517-SE Estate of LAWRENCE E. HORN. Deceased. Social Security Number 366-07-5762. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On August 18. 1986 ot 9:30 o.m., in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, o hearing will be held on the petition of Ronald F. Horn re­ questing that Ronald F. Horn and Miriam I. Horn be oppointed Co-Personal Representatives of Lawrence E. Horn Estate, who lived ot 205 Francis St.. Nash­ ville. Michigan and who died July 9. 1986. and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated January 21. 1986 be ad­ mitted lo probote and that the heirs ot low of said deceased be determined. Creditors ore notified thot copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by moil, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before Octo­ ber 27. 1986. Notice is further be assigned to entitled persons appearing ol record. July 16. 1986 RONALD F. HORN & MIRIAM I. HORN By: Richord J. Hudson Address of Personal Representatives: 220 Middle St. Nashville. Ml 49073 7385 Cloverdale Road Nashville. Ml 49073 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) Siegel. Hudson. Geo, Show 607 N. Broodwoy Hostings. Michigan 49058 616-945-3495 (7-24) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-19516-SE Estate ol ROMAN C. FELDPAUSCH. Deceased. Social Security No. 370-10-9282-A. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On August 7, 1986 at 1:30 p.m.. In the probate court­ room. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Lenoir M. Feldpausch requesting that Rich­ ard K. Feldpausch, Parker T. Feldpausch. and Willord J. Law­ rence of 10479 Braska Dr.. Mid­ dleville. Ml 49333: 1100 Crescent Dr.. Albion,Michigan 49224; ond 3534 Elmwood Beach. Middleville Mi 49333, respectively, be ap­ pointed Co-Personal Represen­ tatives of the estate of Roman C. Feldpausch. deceased, who liv­ ed al 1120 South Church St.. Hostings. Michigan and who died July 15. 1986; and requesting also thot the will of the Deceased dated September 20, 1984 and codicils dated February 25, 1985, July 30. 1985. and February 25, 1986. be admitted to probate. Creditors are notified that copies of oil claims against the Deceas­ ed must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before October 29. 1986. Notice is further given thot the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of' record. July 21. 1986 LENOIR M. FELDPAUSCH By Richard J. Hudson Address ol Petitioner 1120 S Church St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Richard J. Hudson Siegel Hudson. Gee. Shaw and Fisher 607 North Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 616 945 3495 (7-24) SYNOPSIS REGULAR MEETING HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD JULY 14. 1986 Meeting called to order 7:30 P.M. - pledge to Flog. All board Members present o* well as 8 citizens. 2 Guests. June 9. 1986 minutes opprov- Received ond ploced on file treasurers ond library reports. Ethel Boze introduced as o Candidate for 6th District Coun­ ty Commissioner. Approved by unanimous roll call payment ol bills. Received notice of permit issued by DNR for Jerry White to place sand on Long Lake. Read letter from Borry County Rood Commissioner: Head Rd. curve near Head Lk. Approved purchase of John Deere lawnmower and deck for Cemetery. Received petition for grant of Electricity Service Franchise - Ap­ proved OJA Electric Franchise Ordinance-ploce some on August 5. 1986 Primary Election Ballot. Read letter from Hope Twp. Planning & Zoning Board-failure to inform applicants seeking per­ mits that they also need to seek permit from Hope Twp- to com­ ply with Zoning Ordinance-Clerk authorized to write letter to Health Deportment. Authorized printing of throe port Call form for Building Inspec­ tor & Credential cords for Plann­ ing Commlsiion 4ZBA Members. Granted permission for S. Forster to attend Grant Seminar •My 24. 1986. Truth in Taxation Hearing not ,'<ed*d-levying full mil,‘ Approved Farmland Agreem®"' App|icoIjon No- 17 for Mr. ^Mrs Ken^h G- P«aW 5*c,,on Approved amending Social Purity Agreemont-include all n null’ll OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED: any size or condi1-800-553-8021._____________ WANTED TO LEASE: Responsible executive family will lease or lease purchase 3 plus bedroom home in Hastings area. Must be clean. Needed by September 1. 1-452-1239 Rial Hstate OPEN-HOUSE 1065 Cloverdale Rd. Sunday, July 27th, 1pm. to 3pm. $72,000: This updated farm-house on 32 acres is the country home of your dreams, aprox. 5 minutes south of Hastings. It offers 3 bdrms., formal dinning, fireplace, vinyl siding, and several out­ buildings. Resent remodeling, means you get newer roof, gutters, windows, bath and kitchen. Acreage is partially wooded, some tillable. For rural living in style come join us! Hostess: Jackie Dearing. RE/ MAX Pcrrett Assoc., Inc. Jnh\ Wanted HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St., Nashville 852-9537 evenings Help Wanted BABYSITTER: 10 yr. old boy near Charlton Park, 1 pm. to 6 pm. weekdays. 945-3663. BE YOUR OWN BOSS repre­ senting MERRI-MAC FAMILY «mployees.p l 99-272. SHOPPING SERVICE. 100% , Oi’cuMed floor covoring. GUARANTEED line of Gifts, tables & choirJ lt>r new hall. Authorized M. Tock ,o pur? Toys and Home Decor. It’s easy and fun! No investment, collect­ cha»® cleaning wPPl,es ° „ ‘’"“"‘••ms needed ot Twp - ho IL ing or delivering. Unlimited Meeting adorned ot 9 20 territory, excellent pay, bonuses SHiRtEv a, ease C,efk *"»*'« ioby UCHARO I. ,akeR Suf™*") and prizes. Car & phone neces­ sary. 1-800-992-1072. DAY TREATMENT STAFF POSITION: Full time position for Mental Health Day Treat­ ment program. Job responsi­ bilities include assisting In client rehabllltaion & recrea­ tional programming, main­ taining case records & deve­ loping individual program plans. Applicant must possess a bachelors degree and have experience In working with mentally iU and developmen­ tally disabled adults. Send resume’s to Barry County Mental Health Service, 1005 W. Green St, Hastings, MI 49058. No phone calls. EOE EXCELLENT INCOME for part time home assembly work. For info call 312-741-8400 exL 1677._______________________ HELP WANTED: Tired of watching soaps? Looking for something else to do? We need a mature energetic adult for part time TV rental at area hospital. 3 to 4 days per week. You must enjoy meeting new people, like working in a hospital & be flexi­ ble. Send brief note or resume* to Box 139, Hastings Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058 JOB OPENING: Custodial position, Hastings Area School System. Send application and resume' to Albert C. Francik, director of operational services, 232 W. Grand, Hastings, MI 49058. Deadline for applications is August 4,1986. The Hastings Area School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HELP WANTED: LOCAL EMPLOYMENT, must be neat, friendly, have a good work and driving record. Job requires basic office skills and sales abili­ ty. Must have or obtain chuaffeur's license and be in good physical condition. Job requires both indoor and outdoor work. Good working conditions and benefit plan. Will train. Submit resume to: Ad #135, cJo Remin­ der, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058. An Equal Opportunity Employer. ____________ PART TIME Recycling Coordinator/Educator, good pay, flexible hours. Send resume’ to Recycling in Barry Co., P.O. Box 282, Middleville. MI 49333 HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS for local driver - delivery posi­ tion. Handyman and mechanical abilities needed. Must be physi­ cally fit. Excellent driving record required. Chuaffcurs license. Steady employment. Submit resume to: Ad #136, c/o Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. An Equal Opportunity Employer. BARRY COUNTY SOLID WASTE: oversight committee will meet at 1:30 pm, Tue>„ Aug. 5 at the Bany-Eaton Health Dept. 110 W. Center, Hastings Public invited. TRY THE BEST! Toy Chest beats the rest More earnings and incentives. Demonstrators work full or part time. Free Sample and Trip Program. Call 616-729-4575, 800-922-8957 Community X’otiees for SALE: 1977 Ford Mustang, 2 door, 4 speed stick shift, $695. Call 948-8670 for SALE: 1981 Ford Mustang, excellent condition, 945-4677’ m“Sl SClk BOAT 2O’x8* DECK good for skiing, partying, fishing, 60hp Evinrude, $1995. See at Hawth­ orne Marine, Hastings 945-9450 FOR SALE: Sears exercise bike. In super shape! Used very little, must sell! $60 firm. Call 948-8778 after 530 pm. or anytime Thursdays.________ FOR SALE: Twin box springs &. mattress. Includes pad, sheets, matching comforter & curtains, $55. Days 945-9270, evenings 945-3087. FOR SALE: Spring Wonder Horse. In great shop*. Used very little. $25 firm. Phone 948-8778 after 5:30 pm. or anytime Thursdays. EXPERT TREE and stump removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854 _______________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven JewelL registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 POLE B ARN packages erected, you furnish package, we furnish labor. Call anytime for your labor quote. Haskin Builders, (since 1970) 517-626-6174 POLE BUILDINGS Complete­ ly warrantecd from economy to custom deluxe. We will beat any legitimate quote. Call anytime, Hasltin Builders (since 1970). 517-626-6174 ___________ TIDEY home cleaning SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448__________ TYPING and word PROCESSING: Resumes to J^ng reports. Theses and/or disertations. Ability to store, recall, reuse or change all docu­ ments. Legal and Medical experJhonc 616-945-3671 or 616-698-8843 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-07-31.pdf 4e0bcce6cd2af2503a6974ececed6fd8 PDF Text Text NiEW.s county joins Growth Alliance Page 3 DNR must approve tax abatement < The . vironmental health before the city coun­ cil will approve a 12-year tax abatement on a new building the company is constructing. ' The council Monday approved the | Hastings VOLUME IsTTNasT^~~ **" In This Issue! Page 7 Banner Thursday. July 31.1986 price 25c Voters to pick candidates for governor, congress Summit Steel is building a new 10,500-square-foot building so it can process non-steel products such as aluminum and copper, which are more in demand right now than steel scrape. The company would not be charged for half of the property taxes on the building for 12 yean if the abatement is approved. Barry County voters go the polls next Tues­ day to select party candidates for a number of state and local offices. A primary election to choose Democratic and Republican candidates for governor, U.S. representative, stale senator, state represen­ tative, and various county and township of­ fices is scheduled for August 5. A low percentage of the county’s registered voters is expected to turn out — primary races are traditionally not followed as closely as those in the November general elections, according to county clerk Norval Thaler. Voters may also stay away because the off- Water woes plague Bliss The E.W. Bliss Company is sick and tired of rain water soaking carpets and gurgling up through its drinking foun­ tains, and has asked the city council to make storm drain improvements in their area. "It’s ruining a lot of stuff," plant maintenance supervisor Roland McPhail said of excess waler flooding th? area during particularly heavy downpours. City Public Service Director Mike Klovanich said a storm sewer on State Street would have to be extended to ac­ comodate water runoff. Such a project would cost at least $60,000. he said. The council referred the matter to the finance Committee to see if the strapped city budget could accomodate the needed improvements. The area around Bliss isn’t the only part of the city with drainage problems, councilmember Frank Campbell warned Monday. The council should expect other drain improvement requests, he said. Farmers Market opens — Three arraigned on larceny charges Hastings’ Farmers Market opened for the summer season last Saturday and four-year-old Leah Smith and her sister, Jessie, 6, were there to inspect all the fresh produce and garden items, ranging from com on the cob to bouquets of flowers. The youngsters are daughters of Market Master Jeff Smith of Nashville. The market will be open every Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the fairgrounds parking lot by the Community Building. (Banner photo) Three Middleville teens have been ar­ raigned »n Barry County District Court on charges of stealing a radio from a car last Thursday. David G. Howell, 18, of 5675 N. Middleville Rd., his brother Jeffrey, 17, of the same address, and Zachary T. Moore. 18, of 2050 Yankee Springs Rd., are charged with larceny from a motor vehicle and breaking into a motor vehicle. All three demanded a preliminary ex­ am. Moore and David Howell's exam was set for August 4, and Jeffrey Howell’s for August 7. An August 4 preliminary exam has also been set for Kathleen J. Wellington, 37, of2138 N. 20th St, Parchment, who is charged with larceny by conversion over $100. Wellington allegedly fraudulently con­ verted to her own use two cable vision converters and one remote control unit belonging to Kalamazoo Co. Cable Vi­ sion, Inc. Martin Breitner, 25, of 538 Flat River Dr.. Lowell, has been charged with resisting and obstructing a police officer, a "high-court misdemeanor” charge. An August 4 preliminary exam has also been set in his case. And Michael E. Woods, 17, of 14865 North Ave., Bellevue, has been charged with two counts of uttering and publishing (cashing a forged check) and is to appear for preliminary exam August 4. year races do not include a presidential cam­ paign to spur voter interest, he said. Those who do vote will find some offices with only one candidate running per party. Other races have several candidates. 1 Most publicized has been the Republican race for governor, where four candidates are vying for the opportunity to run against in­ cumbent Democratic Gov. James J. Blanchard. ^Considered frontrunners in the Republican V-ire arc Wayne County Executive William U>c<u> and Brighton businessman Richard Chrysler. Other contenders include State Rep. Colleen Engler, R-Ml. Pleasant, and Oakland County Executive Dan Murphy. Blanchard is unopposed in the Democratic primary with the exception of a bid for the nomination by Lyndon La Rouche candidate Henry Wilson, who is listed as a contender to Blanchard on the Democratic ticket. Barry County voters in two congressional districts will select candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives. That shouldn’t be a problem, since in both districts only one candidate per party is running. Il the Third District, a portion of which covers the south one-half of Barry County in­ cluding Orangeville, Hope, Baltimore, Maple Grove. Prairieville, Barry, Johnstown and Assyria townships, no one is running against incumbent Howard Wolpe in the Democratic primary. Republican candidate Jackie McGregor is unopposed on the Republican ballot, meaning the two are assured of a square-off in the general election. Wolpe, a former professor at Western Michigan University, seeks his fifth term as U.S. Representative. Forty-eight-year-old McGregor, who worked as a district chairman for the 1980 Reagan election committee, is a staunch supporter of Reagan and espouses many of his conservative policies. In the Fifth District, which takes in the nor­ thern half of Barry County, voters in Thor­ napple, Irving. Carlton, Woodland, Yankee Springs. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships will again have the choice of only one candidate in their party. Continued, page 6 County voters asked to approve .25-mill for parks Voters in Barry County will be asked to ap­ prove a one-quarter (0.25) mill for five years to fund Charlton Park and other parks in the county when they vote in the August 5 primary. Charlton Paik, located about six miles cast of Hastings, includes a historic village and museum plus full recreational facilities. The county Parks and Recreation Commis­ sion asked the county board of commissioners to place the millage on the ballot because financial assistance for Chariton Park from the county budget as well as state and federal governments has been reduced and appears certain to be reduced even further in the future. The parks board currently receives about $46,000 from the county budget. One-quarter mill would raise $110,000 in the first year, which is two-thirds of Charlton Park’s 1986 operating budget. Besides operating Charlton Park, the parks board was given control of the 4-H Camp at Algonquin Lake last year. If the millage is approved, the funds generated could be used to provide for the ac­ quisition, improvement and maintenance of property for county parks as well as to im­ prove or maintain Charlton Park. Supporters of the millage, including the Barry County Historical Society. The Barry County Book Committee and the recently formed C.K. & S. Depot Preservation Com­ mittee. note that if the proposal passes, it will cost the average taxpayer about $5 per year, or 1.5 cents per day. They also say that the Homestead Property Tax Credit (“circuit breaker”) provision in Michigan allows many residents to qualify for lax rebates that partial­ ly or completely offset the increased millage. Charlton Park’s specific needs include im­ provements to maintain and preserve the ex­ isting buildings, improve and expand the recreation area, broaden the education pro­ gram (7,895 students were served during the 1985-86 school year), develop the historic village, preserve and display artifacts in the collection. Charlton Park has the fourth largest collec­ tion of artifacts in the state. Members of the parks board have said that no reasonable alternative exists to acquire the funds necessary to operate county parks without the tax levy. Three contested county boa rd races highlight primary Residents dispute railroad right-of-way Rutland Township residents who say they own part of the Penn Central right­ of-way being purchased by the city of Hastings met Tuesday in Rutland Township Hall to discuss the issue. Landowners were expected to meet again Wednesday with representatives of the city and the railroad to discuss the dispute. Landowners are saying the land reverted to them when it stopped being used for railroad purposes. City attorney Richard Shaw says that isn’t the case-that a law passed in 1968 required anyone with a claim to right-ofway property had to file that claim with the state within one year of the date of the law s passage, otherwise the land would remain in the hands of the railroad ■ company. Primary election races detailed Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Summit Steel Processing Corp, of Hastings must get a clean bill of en­ company’s request for an industrial development certificate allowing it to ap­ ply for the tax abatement, provided the state Department of Natural Resources gives its assurance that the scrap steel processing company is Dot polluting the area surrounding its operations. The council gave the DNR 30 days to submit its recommendation. Summit senior manager Joel Hoffman said at the council meeting that bis com­ pany is “very environmentally con­ scious” and has been voluntarily monitoring its water to make sure there is no pollution present. A look at Hastings’ pioneer businesses Two Republican incumbents on the Barry County Board of Commissioners — Cathy Williamson and Richard P. Landon — will face opposition for their political party’s nomination in the Tuesday, August 5 primary election. Republican Tom Lethcoe is opposing Williamson in District 2. and Republican Orvin H. Moore is challenging Landon in District 4. The only other contested race for county commission, in the primary, is in District 6 where newcomers Ethel M. Bozc and George Zachary are seeking the Republican nomina­ tion to oppose incumbent Democrat Paul Kiel in the November genera) election. Kiel is unopposed in the primary. The two-year terms of all seven members of the county board expire at the end of the year. Incumbent P. Richard Dean, representing District 3, is unopposed in the primary, but will face Democrat Forest J. Foley in the November election, unless there arc suc­ cessful write-in candidates. Foley is also run­ ning without opposition in the primary. Three incumbent commissioners — Carolyn G. Coleman of District 1, Theodore R. McKelvey of District 5 and Rae M. Hoare of District 7 — are unchallenged in both the primary and next November’s election, unless there are successful write-in campaigns in their districts. The following information, starting with the contested county board candidates, includes background data on each candidate and their opinions on county issues and the proposed % -mill tax increase to support Charlton Park as well as provide for the acquisition, im­ provement and maintenance of property for county parks. (Details about the parks millage are in a separate story in this issue.) DISTRICT 2 In the District 2 (Thomapplc and Yankee Springs townships) race for a county commis­ sion seat Republicans Cathy Williamson, in­ cumbent. and Tom Lethcoe will face each other on the ballot. No Democrats filed for nomination. J Cathy Williamson Williamson, 43, of 9550 Grsen Lake Rd., Middleville has served on the county board since 1985. A Realtor for Buehler Realty of Grand Rapids, Williamson said she is seeking reelec­ tion because "I enjoy serving.’’ She feels qualified for the position because “I have always been active in the community." Williamson said economic development and the county budget are the most important issues to her in this election. She also supports the proposed millage for county parks, saying "it makes a valuable contribution to the county.” Her community activities include member­ ship in the Middleville Women’s Reading Club and St. Augustine Church. For Red Cross, Williamson is a five-gallon blood donor. She also serves as director on the Grand Rapids Real Estate Board. Williamson and her husband. Don. have four children: Mindy. 23, Don. 21. Stacey. 19. and Ken. 17. Tom Lethcoe T°7 Lethcoe. 55, of 12 State St.. Mid­ dleville is seeking a county board seat because 1 m almost positive I could do much better and do a good job in office.. .and be available to the people. I believe in law and order so I would be for the police departments. I manage my own budget quite well and I could help the county manage ns budget, said Lethcoe. a retired printer who was previously employed al the Grand Rapids Press and Hastings Banner. He also previously worked for E.W. Bliss. . H' ““id hc r«ls qualified to serve on the ard because of "my experience in working with people...and I would be fair to the pcoP e. u ■ a . Sa^s he has more free time now ls rc.,ircd and can give the position his full attention." Concerning county issues he feels are im­ should cut it back. I’ll do my best to see that it doesn't happen again." (Lethcoe was referr­ ing to a budget crunch which caused layoffs in the sheriffs department and a two month elimination of the midnight road patrol). Other important issues he said are getting more dirt roads paved and to "keep peace and harmony going between departments." Discussing the millage proposal for county Parks. Lethcoe said, “I was amazed (to learn that Charlton Park needed funds). 1 thought (Irving) Charlton had left enough money to take care of the park. I think we should have the park. I would vote yes for that, myself." Lethcoe. who is single, was defeated in a bid to seek a county board scat in 1970. He has nine years of previous experience serving as a justice of the peace. He served in that capacity in Castleton Township and another time in Thomapplc Township until 1970 when the stale's Constitutional Conven­ tion eliminated the post. Lethcoe notes that he was the only justice of the peace to serve in the capacity of an associate municipal judge in the city of Hastings and at that time was thought to be the state's only active municipal judge who did not hold a lav/ degree. He explains that he was appointed to that post by former Judge Barnett and served three years, filling in occasionally when the judge was on vacation. Lethcoe joined the U.S. Army at age 18 and after receiving paratrooper training, served two years in Korea. He received the Purple Heart, three Bronze Stars, one Silver Star. Combat Infantryman's Badge and United Na­ tions Award. His community activities have included ser­ ving on the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Com­ mission and the Veteran's Trust Fund for 12 years. He recently resigned from both of those posts. He is a past commander ot VFW Post 7548 in Middleville and is a member ol •he Masonic Lodge in Middleville and the Hastings Moose Lodge. He previously served as chairman of International Typographical Union Local 39. which included duties of con­ tract enforcer. portant in the election. Lethcoe said. "I've DISTRICT 4 always thought that we needed a Sheriffs District 4 (which includes Carlton. Department full time. I never thought we Woodland and Castleton (ownships, except for a small portion of the village of Nashville) voters will chose between Republicans Richard P. Landon, incumbent, and newcomer Orvin H. Moore. No county board Democrats are on the ballot. Richard P. Landon Incumbent Landon of 4195 Barber Rd.. Hastings has served on the county board for eight years and is seeking reelection because he wants “to continue to sene my people." Landon. 64. a farmer, says his eight years of experience and his role as a "concerned citizen" qualify him for the position. He serves as the board’s property commit­ tee chairman and is vice chairman of its cen­ tral services committee. He is treasurer of the city-county Airport Committee and serves on the Economic Development Commission Committee, Keyman Committee, Safety Committee and Probate Citizen Advisory Board. Keeping county government running smoothly on its tight budget is an issue which Landon feds is important in the election. Although he docs nut personally support the proposed millage for Charlton Park, he says Continued on page 10 Sherwood named to State Chamber of Commerce Robert W. Sherwood of Hastings has recently been appointed to the Board of Direc­ tors of the Michigan State Chamber of Commerce. Sherwood is the president of the National Bank of Hastings and former president of the Michigan Bankers Association. The state chamber of commerce was form­ ed in 1959 and has a current membership of over 8.000 individual firms, more than any other state in the nation. Nearly 80 percent of the firms are small businesses employing fewer than 100 persons. The board of directors, which meets four times a year, represents firms of every type and size form every region of the state. Committcees of the chamber evalulatc laws and regulations, develop initiatives to en­ courage economic development and. along with the state chamber's government relations staff, express the business viewpoint at the state capitol Board members do not represent any par­ ticular business classification. The state is divided into eight districts for election pur­ poses to provide a geographic balance. Members terms arc staggered and each member is elected for a two-year period. No one can serve more than three consecutive terms. Robert Sherwood �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 31,1986 TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS: MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE OF RIGHT TO NOMINATE BY PETITION The Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) is accept­ ing nominations for County Committee elections for Barry County. This notice is Issued to inform eligible voters of the right to nominate candidates by petition. Copies of the petition and instructions on its completion can be obtained from your local FmHA office. Persons nominated should be currently engaged In the operation of a farm, have their principal farming operation within the County or area in which activities of the County or area Committee are carried out, derive the principal part of their income from farming (that is more than 50 percent of their gross Income must come from agricultural production), be a citizen of the United Slates or an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, not have an FmHA insured or guaranteed loan, and be well qualified for committee work. Nominations must be received in the Hastings County Office no later than August 15. 1986. FmHA committee elections are open to all eligible voters without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, marital status, sex, and/or handicap. South Jefferson Street News EVENTS 1. The Hastings Farmers Market Is now open each Wednesday and Saturday from 8 until 1 at the fairgrounds. 2. Looking for a way to participate In the Sesqulcentennlal Celebration? Join the Hastings Sesqulcentennlal Choir by showing up at the first rehearsal. July 31,7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church In Hastings. Everyone's Invited. 3. National Clown Week - August 1-7. Visit Bosley's with your clown face on this week and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate. Wear a clown outfit too and we will make It a $3.00 certificate. 4. National Hobo Convention ■ August 2. Bdng a batch of your own mulligan stew to Bosley's this week and we will give you a $4.00 gift certificate. 5. Burro Race - August 3. Ride a burro down South Jefferson Street this week and we will give you a $20.00 gift cer­ tificate. (Limit one.) 6. Get tickets for the "Places ot the Pest” style show In the Courtyard Room of the County Seat on South Jefferson Street this Tuesday (August 5). This event Is sponsored by the Pennock Auxiliary. 7. Nancy Kasselbaum's Birthday - July 29 Bring us a list of four current U.S. Sen­ ators bom between July 29 and Aug. 4 and we will give you a $1.00 gift cer­ tificate and a Cone Zone cone. 8. You are Invited to nominate a Mr. and Ms. Hastings to be honored during the Sesqulcentennlal. For more Information or to enter someone, please contact the chamber office. 9. Concouds <f Elegance - August 3. If you can't attend this event, visit the Gilmore Car Museum this weekend Instead. 10. Kids Swap Shop - August 4. Visit Bos­ ley's tills week and swap us your draw­ ing of the Barry County Courthouse for a Cone Zone cone. (6 years or under.) 11. Vanuatu National Day - July 30. Bring a map to Bosley's and show us where Vanuatu Is and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate (one to a map and family). 12. International Turtle Sweepstakes - Aug. 3. Race two turtles down South Jeffer­ son Street and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate.______________ AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky is celebrating the Sweet Pee Festival (August 1*3) by having a sale this week. ’‘Sweet Pea" is what most suppliers call the Buck until they start dealing with him on his weekly sale items. What they call him then we can’t print here. You can take advantage of his sweet deals each week in our Reminder ad. 2. Puffles, a different kind of animal, are now on sale in our Pause Gift Shop. 3. Wednesday is Double Print Day at Bos­ ley's! Stop in for details. 4. New in our Cosmetic Department, Colorations Eyelining Pencil by Aziza. 5. Feelings of the Heart cards, a meaning­ ful way to express yourself to friends and relatives are new in our Sentiment Shop. 6. Our Pharmacy has a free Drug Infor­ mation Guide for you which explains much about drugs of abuse. 7. Parking Is free when you Shop South Jefferson Street and Downtown Has­ tings. Park free in the lot behind Bos­ ley's’ or if you use a meter, get free “Gobbler Food" at Bosley's. f QUOTE: "Sometimes when you look Into his eyes you get the feeling thet someone else Is driving." » - De vid Lettermen / EtOSLEY Ef?PHARmFiCY' PARK FREE Default having been mode in the term« and conditions of o certain mortgage mode by Brogan Rood Doiry. a Michigan Limited Partnership of Hastings. Michigan, Mortgagor, to Michi­ gan Notional Bonk-Central, a National Bonking Association. Mortgagee, dated the 25th day of March, 1985, and recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 9lh day of April. 1985. in liber 421 of Barry County Records, on pcge 764. or which mortgage there is claimed to be due. ot the dote of this notice, for prin­ cipal and interest, the sum of Two Hundred Ninety Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Five and 47/100 (S293.755.47) Dollars: And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by sold mortgoge or any part thereof. Now. Therefore, by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained In sold mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made ond provided, notice is hereby given thot on Friday, the 29th day of August. 1986. ot 10:00 o'clock A.M.. Local Time, said mortgoge will be foreclosed by a sole at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East Door entrance to the Court House in Hastings. Michigan (thot be­ ing the building where the Cir­ cuit court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in sold mortgoge. or so much thereof a$ may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mort­ gage. with the Interest thereon ot thirteen ond one-half per cent (13.50%) per annum ond oil legal costs, charges and ex­ penses. including the attorney fees allowed by low. ond also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, neces­ sary to protect Its interest in the premises. Which said pre­ mises are described as follows: All of that certain piece or parcel ol land situate in the township of Baltimore In the County of Barry, ond State of Michigan, antf described as fol­ lows. to-wit: Commencing ot the Northeast comer of the West % of the Southwest'/» of Section 9, Town 2 North. Range 8 West, for place of beginning; thence West 40 rods; thence South 80 rods: thence East 40 rods: thence North 80 rods to the place of begin­ ning, Baltimore Township. Barry County. Michigan. During the twelve months im­ mediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Doted ot Clawson. Michigan, July 10, 1986 Michigan National Bonk-Central Wyoming. Ml. Mortgage* Kurt L. Jones 1400 W. Fourteen Mile Rood Clawson. Ml 48017 Attorney for Mortgagee (8-7) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mortgoge mode the 15th day of February. 1985, executed by James louis Cain, a single man. as mortgagor to Jone Lynn Derteen. as mort­ gagee, ond recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on March 6. 1985, in Uber 421 on Page 33. on which mortgoge there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dote of this notice Nine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Five ond 72/100 (59.275.72) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proce­ eding at low or in equity having been instituted to ■ ecover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgoge. ond the power of sale in said mor­ tgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Friday. August 29. 1986. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House In the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be oHered for sale and sold to the highest bid­ der. at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due ond unpaid upon said mortgage, together with in­ terest thereon al eleven (11%) percent per annum, together with the legal costs and charges of sole, including the attorney fees os provided by low in said mortgoge. the lands and premises in said mortgoge men­ tioned and described os follows to-wit: Lot 2. thornapple Riverside Plat. Section 2. Town 4 North. Range lOWest. Thornapple Township. Barry County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A Sec. 27A.3240 C.l. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Dated: July 31. 1986 James H. Fisher of Siegel. Hudson. Goo. Shaw & Fisher Attorneys ot Low 500 Edward Street Middleville. Ml 49333 (8-28) Two candidates unopposed for trustee seats with the Hastings Charter Township Board Citizens of Hastings Charter Township will have the opportunity at the August 5 primary to elect two additional representatives to serve on their township board. Two Democratic candidates for the new trustee positions are running unopposed. Richard Thomas, supervisor of Hastings Charter Township, explained that the board agreed to exercise its option to become chartered in August. 1985 after a public hear­ ing. As a result of being chartered two more trustees must be added to the board for ad­ visory purposes, he said. Running for the trustee positions on the board are Robert S. Casey and Virginia Sherry. Robert S. Casey. 57. teaches literary skills and geography at Hastings Junior High School. He also teaches evening classes for the adult education program, inducing psychology. English, American history and American government. Although Casey is a first-time candidate for the township board he has served on the board of directors of the Hastings Community Building and was treasurer for the Barry County Soil and Water district. He is an active member of the Hastings Lions, the Hastings Education Association, the Michigan Education Association and the National Education Association. Casey says he’s seeking the position of trustee because he’s interested in local and state government. He says he has had a long-time interest in of American history through his teaching qualifies him for the position of trustee. "1 have a real interest in local government affairs," Casey said. A bachelor, he resides at 2525 Campground Road. Hastings, Mi. The other candidate, Virginia Sherry, 60, is a long-time production department employee of Flexfab, Inc. Sherry previously served as treasurer of Hastings Township Board, retiring eight yean ago after 19 years of service. She feels this ex­ perience qualifies her for the position of trustee. Sherry said she hadn't sought out the posi­ tion but agreed to be a candidate after beinj asked by township citizens to run. She and her husband Howard, a retired E.W. Bliss employee, have four children Linda, 38, David, 36, Sue, 33 and Mary, J; all graduates of Hastings High School. Three Republican) seek candidacy fa Clerk’s post in Castleton Twp., Democrat unopposed Three Republicans and one Democriare seeking their party's nomination as candfaes in the August 5 primary for election b the available Castleton Township clerk sot, a post vacated by the resignation of incusbent Sharon Bishop. Bishop resigned the position last October after she became Nashville's postmaster, but was reappointed to the job after the boasifail­ ed to elect a replacement due to tie axes. Bishop will vacate the seal in Noveaber. when a new clerk will be elected to filial the remaining two years of her four year term. All four candidates for the clerk office are newcomers to the political arena, and none are currently employed elsewhere. On the Republican ticket are Don-ia Garvey, Junie Jarvie, Kenneth Meade Sr. Democrat Shirley Dexter is unopposed. Donna Garvey, 32, of 9219 Tbonapple Lake Road, Nashville wants to be a pan of the ’decision making’ in Castleton Township, she says. Running in the primary on the Republican ticket, Garvey hopes to be elected to become more involved with her local com­ munity and government. Very active in local organizations as a volunteer. Garvey has served as vice­ president of the Nashville Co-op Nuncry School (1983-1984); vice-president and presi­ dent of the Nashville Parent Tearhr r Organization (1985-86) and was recently reelected president for the 1986-87 school year. She was a member of the Maple Valley Board of Education appointed Citfrrp Ad. visory Committee; was treasurer of the Kids Count Committee and is an assistant girl scout leader and volunteer helper at Fuller Street Elementary School. She and husband, Bernard, have children, Mindy. 9. and BeeGee, 7. Junta Jarvie. 52. is also a Republican and lives at 1954 Price Road. Nashville. ’ After 30 years in the teaching profession 20 at Maple Valley. Jarvie recently retired as home economics teacher She decided tn become a candidate for clerk because she now has more time to devote to the job, she said Her husband. Elmer Jarvie, retired nearly one year ago as postmaster of lhe Nashville p~. Office, a job Bishop now holds. The counir has three children: Mark. 29. Joy Reri-rJt 27. and Joseph. 26. ^nond. Noting that her father served as a townshin supervisor for several years elsewhere in thZ 5““', She? °f fcrfonw the clerk s duties adequately. K ■'I'm interested in the township eovernm™. and lhe people that live here because 1 lived here for 30 yean," she said. She dZ noted that. T enjoy working with people ua 1 ,..can d“1 and comntunicate with ™ In addition to teaching. Jarvie has also servcd as a 4-H leader and has been active in ilv> Maple Valley Education Associate * Valley Board of Education, and is activdy seeking election to the towmhip clerk office as a Republican. A retired hospital ndministrator. Meade was previously employed al the Jackson Osteopathic Hospital for the past 10 years, the Trt-County Community Hospital for four years, and the Grand Rapids Osteopathic Hospital for five years He has also worked at General Motors. Kroger Grocery and served in the U.S. Air Force. Meade is very interested in community setvice, winch is evident by his local involvemenl. He served on the Nashville United Fund drive; was on the budget committee of the Michigan United Fund: and is a past presi­ dent. secretary and toastmaster of the Nashville Alumni Association. He hus been a member of the Masons. Chapter. Council. Consistory. Knights Templar, Shrine. Eastern Star, and American Legion. He and wife Betty, live at 298 Eaton Rd Nashville and have four children: Ken Meade II. Michael. Pam and Vicki Townsend; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild Shirley Dexter. 40. is the lone Democrat in the clerk’s race, and is running what she calls a low key "old fashioned grassroots cam­ paign" with her candidacy known only by word of mouth, she said Dexter lives at lot 23. 6334 Thomapplc Lk. Rd.. Nashville, in the Meadow Acres Trailer Park. Dexter wants to be elected to the Castleton Township board because "I just feel the board needs some new blood — somebody who hasn’t been on it for a number of years.” she said. Concerning the job duties. Dexter said the most important part is to represent the people teiy. "You have to put aside special interests and serve the people as a whole." she said. "Right, now, I don't feel all the people are being represented.” She added that "I feel this pan of the township (Thomapplc Lake) is growing and I’m not saying I would h?ve a vested interest in just this area, but I would do my best to represent the entire township.” Dexter has served as chairman of the Barry County Headstart program tn Hastings for three years, and was a member of the regional and state policy council as well. She has two children, Brad, 6. and Jason, 5. Registered voters in Castleton Township can cast their ballots in the primary election from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. August 5 at the Castleton Township Hall. The Republican primary winner will face Dexter in November, unless another Democrat should wage a successful write-in campaign on August 5. Three running in Rutland trustee race Three Rutland Township residents will face off in November for two newly-created trustee positions. Since Rutland is now a chartered township, the board must seat six trustees rather than four. Two Democrats and one Republican will run in their party’s respective primaries, meaning all three will automatically appear on the November ballot, (unless there is a suc­ cessful write-in campaign).In November, voters will be asked to select two candidates out of the three. Candidates include: Barbara J. Bedford. 51, of 215 Penny Avcl, Hastings. says serving as a trustee will enable her to "get at the roots of the system." Bedford is running on the Democratic ticket. A two-year tour of duty as deputy clerk for the township has fueled her desire to "learn more about the functions of government." she says. Bedford is the head cashier at Fclpausch Food Center in Hastings and vice-chair of the Barry County Democratic Party. She has been active in the athletic Boosters* Club at her children’s school, acts as vice­ chair of the Lady Dems, is a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings and a member of the Women of the Moose. Her husband Bernard is a retired road com­ mission worker, and she has four children. Terresa, 33. Carl. 31, Douglas. 29 and Eugene, 27. Bedford, who made an unsuccessful bid for trustee in 1984. says she wants to "become more involved in township government. " Be­ ing a trustee would be a " very interesting and rewarding position to be in,” she says. Bedford thinks one of the most important issues facing local government is "knowing where the township monies are going and how the township is funded." and feels that her work as deputy clerk has given her insight into the financial end of local government. She'd like to leam more about the functions of eovemment so that "when people complain shout something. 1 can have the answers and not have to send them to someone else. " "If I’m elected, I would do my best to be available for any questions or to follow through on any problems anybody has." she O&A, Wolverine asking franchise renewals Voters in eleven Barry County townships will be asked to renew a 30-year franchise permitting O&A, a non-profit rural electric cooperative, to operate in their area. Tne question will be on the ballot in Baltimore, Barry, Carlton, Hastings. Hope. Irving, Johnstown. Orangeville. Rutland. Thornapple and Yankee Springs townships. Wolverine, a wholesale electric cooperative supplying power to O&A and other electric companies, will also ask for a franchise renewal to operate in two townships, Irving and Orangeville. The ballot questions will ask voters to "confirm the granting of the franchise for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and us­ ing electric lines on, along, and across public highways, streets, alleys, bridges, and other public places, and to transact a local business in the (respective township).” Orangeville Township Clerk Darlene Harper said lhe ballot questions are confirm­ ing approvals for the cooperatives' operation already given by the individual township board. She said that some confusion has arisen over the proposals, some people thinking ap­ proval of the franchises will mean that Con­ sumers Power can no longer operate in the area. That is not the case, Harper said. She said the cooperatives have already been operating in the various areas, and emphasized the fact that all the township boards have given their approvals to the franchise renewals. Yankee Springs satellite fire station on advisory ballot Yankee Springs Township voters will be given a chance to advise the township boenl on whether a new satellite fire station should be constructed in lhe township. Voters will be asked to fill out an advisory ballot on the issue during the August 5 primary election. Among other questions, the ballot will ask if voters would be willing to pay additional millage for the new station's operation. The advisory ballot is considered more of an "opinion poll" or "questionnaire” rather than a voter-mandated law, township super­ visor John Rough Jr. said. The proposed fire station would be established at the northeast comer of Chief Noonday and Payne Lake roads and would he manned and equipped by the Middleville Fire Department. The township currently pays one half of a mill to receive fire protection through the Middleville department. The purpose of an advisory ballot is to gather as much information as possible from citizens affected by the proposal. Rough said. Anyone owning property in the township can vote on lhe advisory ballot, regardless of whether they are seasonal residents, yearround residents or property owners who rent to others, he said. "They don’t have to be registered voters." The fire station proposal has become con­ troversial in the township, leading the township board to issue the advisory ballot, even though the board can vote to construct the new facility regardless of voter approval. Rough said. But board members would like to get the opinions of the taxpayers, he said. The township treasury has adequate funds to construct a suitable fire bam; the actual construction would be of no additional cost to the property owners. Rough said. An increase in millage might be necessary, however, to maintain the facility, he said. The amount of additional millage needed cannot be determined until operating costs are established. Rough said, but he estimated a possible increase of between one-half mill and two mills. Four townships seek millage approvals Four Barry County townships arc seeking the approval of millage increases or renewals in the August 5 primary election. Hope Township, in lhe southwest part of the county, is asking for one mill alloted for road repairs and maintenance within the township. Currently, the township has no millage specifically slated for the upkeep of township roads. Prairieville Township, also in southwest Barry County, is seeking an additional half mill for road improvements and a half mill for fire and ambulance protection. At this time, the township levies one mill for police protec­ tion. one half mill for fire and ambulance pro­ tection and one half mill for road maintenance. In Johnstown Township, which is in the southwest part of the county, voters will decide if they want a renewal of one half mill each for fire protection and road im­ provements. The one half mill has covered the cost of these sen ices for over twenty years and has been renewed several times, said June Doster. Johnstown Township cleric. Irving Township, in northwest Barry Coun­ ty, is asking for a renewal of one and a half mills to cover the cost of fire and ambulance protection. In addition to millage issues, voters in Prairieville and Johnstown townships will have to fill two vacancies in township offices, even though there will be no candidates listed on the ballot. A treasurer's position is open in Johnstown Township, and the Park Commissioner seat in Prairieville is up for grabs. Candidates for both positions are expected to mount write-in campaigns after failing to meet deadlines to get their names on the ballot. In Johnstown Township. Richard Mapes resigned as treasurer at 'he end of April and Wcndcl Strickland, who had been serving as a trustee, was appointed to take his place. Due to a misinterpretation of legal documents by the board, Strickland was unable to file in time to be put on the August ballot as a candidate for treasurer, said township clerk Doster. Strickland will, however, run as a write-in candidate. Doster said. Similarly, Dan Anson resigned from his du­ ty of Park Commissioner in Prairieville Township after moving out of the township. William Alman was appointed to temporarily fill lhe vacancy. He did not file in time to be on the ballot, but also plans to run as a write-in candidatek said Jan Arnold, Prairieville Township clerk. Welcome Lauri Webb MShe has no position on proposed millage for “SrhSmilh. 28.of2775S. Wall Lake Rd Hastings. “ * property appraiser for lhe Rjrrv County Equalization Department who ld like to bring some of her knowledge of local financing to her local government. ^Tits wil* be Smith's first try at an elective office, she says- She is running on the *sUSh'hL'teen active in 4-H. is a member of Se Barry Counly Holstein Assn, and a Jarive added that she is interested in pres, ving^the good resources lhe township huto She is a former member of the local Jaycees. Her husband Michael co-owns and operates Goodwill Dairy Farm, and the couple have four children. Pele, 9; Jessica. 8; Melissa. 4; and Jcmaica (stet), 3. “I’m very interested in township business," she says. “I’ve worked at the county level and I know what goes on there. I’m interested in seeing it from the other angle — seeing how township government works." "My experience working with county government in the appraising field makes me aware of how the structure works, what land values are, how you pay your property taxes. "I think Rutland Township needs more knowledgeable people to get involved in its functions.” She thinks the millage for county parks is needed supports it. Russell E. Palmer. 71, of 150 N. Mid­ dleville Rd., Hastings, is retired after 50 years of self-employment in the heating business and a stint as a teacher in a skills center. His wife Eileen is a housewife and the cou­ ple have three children, Robert, 44. Sueann, 42. and Ricky, 38. Palmer, running as a Democrat, has served as Rutland Township constable since 1984, is a member of lhe Elks, a life member of Disabled American Veterans, and a former vice-president, secretary, and treasurer of the Barry County Homebuilders Assn. “Now that I'm retired 1 have more time to devote to community activities." he says of his candidacy. Palmer says he is running because of the need to fill two vacancies on the board created when Rutland became a charter township. He feels he is qualified for the position because “I’ve lived here all my life and lived in Rutland Township 38 years and I’m a homeowner.’’ He is not in support of the park millage pro­ posal, because "people in Barry County have to pay just as much to get in there as a man from China. If they gave people in Barry County a break it might have made a difference.’’ member of the Michigan Township Assn. FAMILY HAIR CARE CENTER - HOURS Tues, thru Sat. Evenings by Appointment PH. 760-3167 FREEPORT, MfCH. DEBVR0MAN �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 24,1986 - Page 3 VIEWPOINT . ornrneniaties from our editorial staff and the community— — ediTOria.^""——^~~——■ “Operation Hay-Lift” shows compassion In the midst of the worst farming situation since the 1930’s, the farmers of the northern states are demonstrating that they are among the most car­ ing of all people. Though many farmers arc squeaking by financially, they have acted compassionately in giving hay to their farming comrades in the South, whose cattle are starving because of a drought. Many times we have seen farmers rally behind a cause. There is not another group of people who can be aroused more to respond to a need. And farmers, in particular, have an almost in-bom feeling of compassion for animals. If animals are starving anywhere — whether on a farm near­ by or in some distant state — they are concerned. One of the best parts about “Operation Hay-Lift” is that it is being done by volunteers, without any government program. It is people helping peo­ ple in the best grassroots sense. Three cheers for the organizers, the donors and the volunteers. “Opera­ tion Hay-Lift” is a job well done. Vote “YES” on the County Parks Proposal, Tuesday For less than $5 per year for the average homeowner, Barry County residents could greatly enhance the future quality of life here. If the ballot proposal to support county parks is approved, less than $5 is all that it would cost the average homeowner in increased taxes. It’s clear that Charlton Park would be the biggest beneficiary if the pro­ posal passes. The proposal, which would raise $110,000 in its first year, would help ensure a solid foundation for the park’s finances. Since 1981, cutbacks in various governmental programs which were used to build the park have caused a loss in revenue nearly equal to the amount to be raised by the millage. In addition to supporting Charlton Park, though, the Parks and Recrea­ tion Commission is looking to the need for parks in the county in the future. There are currently 18 other public governmental recreation facilities in the county that could benefit from this one-quarter mill. In the past, this newspaper has praised the improvements being made to the city parks because good parks are another asset in the community that help to attract good industry and good people. It makes sense to give the same support to good parks throughout the county. The primary election is Tuesday, August 5. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. City Council approves buying home next to City Hall The Hastings City Council has approved the purchase of a house and bam located next to city hall for S44.870. Plans for use of the property, located direct­ ly south of the city hall on Broadway, are not definite, according to Mayor William Cook. The city may turn it into a parking lot. he said. Funds for the purchase are to come from lhe previous sale of some city property in Yankee Springs Township and from unappropriated budget funds. Cook said. Also Monday, the council granted approval to Mutual Signal Co. of New York to lay a telecommunications cable along Apple Street. The company agreed to lay an extra ‘•con­ duit". or pipe, alongside its cable so the city could lease the conduit to other cable com­ panies in the future. The city plans on expanding and improving Apple Street, and the extra conduit would mean that the street would not have to be tom up for any future cable installations. Mutual Signal is installing a cable system across Michigan linking the major cities. To the editor. what I do. That parking lot is in my from yard, our yard has been used for a turn around, a fighting arena a place to use drugs. It’s a bar with minors drinking, sometimes it’s even a bedroom with kids making love. It's no wonder why the kids are bad today. They're How fare is our court system given every opportunity. Kids today have no respect for themselves or anyone else. A couple weeks ago after a dance, a 13 year old girl knocked on our door at 2 a.m. The dance was over at 1 a.m. Where were her parents? This is how girls get raped. This girl stood out in the country for at least an hour all alone. This is ridiculous. There are enough children missing or killed these days. Can't these parents see what’s happening. Half of these kids never make it down stairs to the rink, their night is spent in the parking lot or in cars. Parents please check on your kids. Pick them up at 10:30 when skatings over. If you don’t some day when it’s too late, you’ll be sorry. To the editor: I’m writing this letter in regards to the ad in the Banner about comments and opinions. I don’t feci justice in Barry County is being done fair for this reason. I was caught stealing a coat from Big Wheel Department Store and the only person I was hurting was myself. I was sentenced to 12 months in Barry County Jail, and it was ordered 1 pay over $1,000 in fines and costs. 1 agree 1 should have been punished for what I did which I was. but when someone else goes out and rapes some little boy or girl then goes up in front of the judge and says he’s sorry, then the judge give him 12 months in jail. That is not justice because that little boy or girl has to live with that the rest of their lives. 1 must admit everyone makes mistakes, but raping a child is beyond a mistakes. I feel they should get whats coming to them and 1 encourage you to print this letter in your paper. Because I'm willing to bet over half of Barry County agree with me. Yours truly David Wayne Applegate ’’Economic development is lhe Slate of Michigan's number one effort. ” That was the message which Michi Pasteur. Director of Local Development Services. Bureau of Michigan. Department of Commerce, brought from Governor James Blanchard by presenting the Community Growth Alliai*6 Award “in recognition of the economic development partnership between the Calhoun-Barry Growth Alliance and the State of Michigan.” The purpose of the Calhoun-Barry Growth Alliance is to promote economic development in the two-county area. “We applaud Barry and Calhoun coun­ ties.” she said, "for bringing together such a vital group of leaders and movers in the field of economic development and having ham­ mered out an effective working agreementWith this Alliance, you can present a united front to market, promote, attract new propccts, service existing business and industry, and retain the vital activities that are part of your area.” “The Alliance will do anything it can to provide business retention and expansion in the two-county area.” said Robert Quadrozzi. executive director of the CGA. The Calhoun-Barry Growth Alliance Board of Directors welcomed a large group of com­ munity and political leaders, representatives of government, business, industry, economic development to the ceremonies and the open­ ing of their new offices at 632 North Avenue in Battle Creek. The CGA houses an area development office and a small business center, and has support staff in Hastings. Marshall, and Albion. “The three-phase economic development program," said Kathy Tarr, executive direc­ tor of the Marshall Area Chamber of Com­ merce, mistress of ceremonies for the Gover­ nor’s Designation, and chairwoman of the CGA, "includes an Area Development Office for development, retention, and recruiting of industry, marketing our area jointly with the State of Michigan, and providing a financial package for potential industrial clients. The ADO will develop an inventory of companies, products, and services in the two counties and compile the list with others at the Michigan Department of Commerce, to show what pro­ ducts and services are available and where companies can market their products and services." The ADO has sub-offices at the Barry County/ City of Hastings Joint Commission and the Marshall Area Industrial Develop­ ment Authority. "The ADO is also compiling data with the State,” she adds, "to inventory a statewide network of itdustind sites in the two-county area, and working to assist companies in put­ ting together financial packages for expansions." Secondly, the Small Business Center com­ ponent has been formed with Kellogg Com­ munity College to provide information and training seminars, or individual consultations, grant-writing and technical assistance for entrepcncurs considering growth or expansion. On WwH of Governor Jomti Blanchard. Mkhl Poitwr, (third from right) protonf* tho Governor* Ontiflnotian Award for Calhoun-Barry Growth Alliance to Kathy Torr, chairwoman of th# Growth AJIicnc* Board. With thorn are board mombon (from loft) M. Gene Simmon* from Battle Crook unin ,,ed: Rob<rt Herbert*. director of Calhoun Aroa Vocational Education Contor. troa»uror: Cathy Willlammn from Barry County; Jerry Inman, vice chairman: and (ot right) Robert Quod roxi I. Executive Director of the Calhoun Growth Alliance. The third phase, according to Kathy Tarr, is the designation of Contract Procurement Ser­ vices to provide information and techincal assistance to companies in getting government contracts. ’ "Communities today need as sophisticated an effort as possible," says Tarr, “to recruit business. The competition is fierce to attract and retain business and industry. The new Growth Alliance will be a coordinating office for economic development ,*rvices, provide a continuing relationship with the marketing ef­ forts of the State, and ensure an accurate package presentation and follow-up for those who may be interested in locating or expan­ ding in our area. We encourage business peo­ ple to take advantage of our services." The new offices of the Calhoun-Barry Growth Alliance may be reached by calling 965-3020. Officers of the new Growth Alliance in­ clude Kathy Tarr, executive director of the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce, chair­ woman of CGA; Jerry Inman, deputy director »f the Calhoun Area Vocational Center, vice chairman; Robert Harbarts, director of the Calhoun Area Vocational Center, treasurer; Cathy Williamson of Barry County, Chief Steinfort says Hotel is a “cancer” on Hastings Parents should check on their kids I have sat back and watched long enough I have to speak my mind. I live across the road from the roller rink. You should see and hear County joins alliance for growth Thank You Cindy Whelpley Don’t call me...l’ll call you...maybe To the editor: My time is my own. Including my phone time. If there’s one thing I hate, it's being busy and having to answer the phone only to hear a pitch for magazines, light bulbs, etc, etc. Last night was the last straw! "Right to Life", had the gall to call my home! What's the matter with these people? Don t they get enough attention with their disgusting displays in local parades and trashy ads tn papers? Why do they need to bother people in lhe privacy of their homes? They may want " Freedom of Choice'' and my choice is not to have unsolicited phone calls Kelly VanDerMolcn Hastings Police Chief Mark Steinfort is urging the Hastings City Council to condemn and/or close the Hastings Hotel, telling members in a letter Monday that the hotel is an "eyesore, a public nuisance, and a cancer to our downtown business area." "The premises are a threat to life, safety, morals, health, and the well-being of the oc­ cupants and the general public which qualifies the building for condemnation as set forth under Section 3.681 of the Hastings Code," Steinfort said in his letter. "I believe that we all have, as both elected and appointed city officials, received com­ plaints of varying types about the Hastings Hotel on West State Street," ic said. Steinfort said that he has accompanied his patrolmen on their rounds several times over the past few weeks, and one of those nights he and his men were called to a disturbance at the hotel. "When we opened the door to the second floor someone yelled ’cops’ and an unknown number of people fled down the halls and up to the third floor. "Lying on the floor was a woman crying and sobbing, apparently having been assaulted. Later we learned that she was a resident there, her door was kicked in, and she was assaulted." (Steinfort said later she had been "slapped around.") "With our follow-up investigation we had lhe opportunity to be on both floors and some of the rooms, which turned out to be a disgusting, revolting, nauseating and abhor­ rent experience. "While there, employees, renters and peo­ ple that didn’t even live there were yelling and swearing. We found one man and woman hiding from us in a shower, for unknown reasons. Smells of urine and vomit were very strong. "The rooms are very, very small and not adequately ventilated, with no screens on the windows. As I said, the entire building is ab­ solutely disgusting." "Would you please consider, as soon as possible, the condemnation and/or closing of the Hastings Hotel." Steinfort's letter was placed on file, and councilmembcrs were apprised of the status of a law suit currently pending against the city by hotel owners Richard and Phyllis Gless. After the city threatened to condemn the building if building code violations were not complied with, the Glesses filed suit claiming the city was unduly harassing them. The suit asked the court to issue an order restraining the city from condemnation proceedings. One hearing on the matter has already been held in circuit court, and city attorney Richard Shaw said the owners agreed to make some of secretary; and M. Gene Simmons. BCU’s manager of corporate affairs, at-large member of the executive committee. Other board members include James Het­ tinger. BCU executive director; Richard Bar­ num of Plumber & Pipefitters, Local 335; PUBLIC OPINION: Do you consume more fresh fruits, vegetables vs: canned? Elizabeth Underwood the improvements requested by the city. Another hearing August 18 is scheduled to "ice if they’re going to do what they said they’re going to do,” Shaw said. The Glesses contended in their suit that violations cited by the city were “cosmetic" in nature and not required by other city buildings in town. They charge that the citations were a "veil­ ed threat on the part of the city to make it economically impossible for the plaintiffs to operate the hotel at a profit and thereby effec­ tively close it down.” The Glesses say the hotel serves a purpose, providing housing to low-income residents who otherwise would have no place to live. Chief Steinfort said he has been accompa­ nying his patrolmen lately because "we’ve had a continuing problem downtown. I wanted to be able to see what the problem was firsthand — to be involved with the police out on the streets at night seeing what's happening.” Steinfort said he received several com­ plaints from business owners and others at the beginning of summer about young "toughs" hanging out downtown, harrassing people and destroying property. Those complaints have died down and tnc situation downtown is improving, he said. Steinfort’s latest effort at controlling gangs of young people from congregating downtown is to close more of the downtown area to park­ ing between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Parts of State Street and Jefferson Street have been posted for no parking at night since iast year, Steinfort said. New signs will soon be going up prohibiting Parking on Church Street and an unposted portion of State Street, the main thoroughfare through the downtown area, he said. Richard Whitmore. Kellogg Community Col­ lege president; Fred Erard, chairman of the Council for Employment Needs and Training; Donald Drummond, Flex Fab Inc. vice presi­ dent and general manager in Hastings; Robert Herwarth of Albion Machine and Tool; Rance Leaders, assistant Battle Creek city manager; John Mausert-Mooney, Albion plannning director; and Marcus Gray, Calhoun County Clerk. Wendy Wrate Vera Wood Julie Lawrence Here's the Question* Americans are consuming more fresh vegetables and fruits year-round than ever before, according to a report by the New York Times. It seems that the preference for fresh produce over canned goods has in­ creased so greatly that some canneries have gone out of business. This week the Banner asked area folks if they are part of the na­ tionwide switch to fresh fruits and vegetables instead of eating as many canned products and why. Elizabeth Underwood, Hastings: "Yes, I do cat more fresh fruits and vegetables. I know that they are nutritious and 1 think they are easier to obtain (year-round) than in earlier years. I really prefer them (fresh). They taste better and you know you’re getting vitamins." Vera Wood, Hastings: 1 like fresh fruit and my husband likes canned so we're somewhere in the middle...We eat tons of fresh vegetables. (Lx Banner Send form P S. 3579 lo P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday ■ Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 31 - Thursday, July 31,1986 Subscription Bales: St 1.00 per year in Barry Counly; S13.00 per year in adjoining counties: and $14.50 per year elsewhere. Delila Rine Wendy Wrate, Freeport: It’s about half and half for us. I run a foster care home and canned isn’t as much money as fresh things so 1 have to get canned. But I have a garden and I eat a lot of sweet com. Don Scheerens, Hastings: As far as I’m concerned, yes...I've cut down on a lot of sweets even though you need a certain amount of sugar...All the markets have expanded their fresh fruit and vegetable markets. Julie Lawrence, Hastings: When they’re in season we eat more fresh vegetables, but in the winter we go more for canned stuff. Fresh is always better tasting. Delila Rine, Hastings: Especially in the summer we cat more fresh things from the garden and off the trees. Nutrition plays a prrt but I was brought up on fresh fruits and vegetables. We’ll eat canned, but I like my fresh vegetables. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must Include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 31,1986 Ellsworth F. (Al) Henning Owen M. Hynes NASHVILLE - Mr. Owen M. Hynes, 90, 4192 S. Clark Rd.. Nashville, died early Wednesday. July 23, 1986 at Barry Medical Facility. Funeral services were held Friday, July 25 at 3 p.m. at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Rev. James L. Hynes of­ ficiated with burial at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging. Mr. Hynes was bom on April 9, 1896 in Woodland Li»c son of Michael and Emma (Slocum) Hynes and attended school in Woodland. He married Iva I. Hill on June 10, 1917. The couple just celebrated their 69th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. Hynes was engag­ ed in farming all his working life in the Woodland and Nashville areas. He retired in 1966. They have lived at the Clark Rd. ad­ dress for the past 19 years. He was a member of Nashville United Methodist Church and the Farm Bureau. Mr. Hynes is survived by his wife, Iva; one daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Trimmer of Houghton Lake; one son, William Hynes of Nashville; five grandchildren; nine great­ grandchildren; two great-great­ grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Liela Furlong of Nashville and one brother. Forest Hynes of Phoenix. AZ. He was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Valeria Ida Tonkin DELTON - Mrs. Valeria Ida Tonkin. 74. of 322 Guernsey Lake, Delton died Wednesday. July 23, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Saturday. July 26 at Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Rev. Elmer Faust officiated. Burial was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lupus Foundation. Mrs. Tonkin was bom on September 29. 1911 at Ionia Twp., Ionia County, lhe daughter of David and Mary (Paddock) Coon. She was raised in the Big Rapids area and at­ tended schools there. She married Lawrence Tonkin on August 20, 1930. They lived in the Big Rapids area before coming to Nashville in 1951. They retired to Guernsey Lake in 1968. She was employed at the Barry County Medical Care Facility for several years as a nurses aide. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Surviving are a son, David Tonkin of Hastings; two daughters, Shelley Buhl of Hastings and Sandra Brown of Battle Creek; five grandchildren; three sisters, Marian Hampel of Lake Odessa, Edna Grabosky of Big Rapids, and Gertrude Rogers of Sunfield; a brother, Gordon Coon of Big Rapids. She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. GRAND RAPIDS • Mr. Ellsworth F. (Al> Henning. 84. of Grand Rapids, formerly of Middleville, died Friday. July 25. 1986 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held 1:30 Monday. jul |y 28 al Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middlevi||e< Rev. Gil Boersma officiated with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Parmelee United Methodist Church. Mr. Henning was born June 11. 1902 in Coopersville the son of Charles and Hattie (Scebee) Henning. He was married to Ruby I. Purdy on September 27. 1922. Mrs. Henning died August 8. 1981. Mr. Henning was a car salesman for over 50 years in the Lowell and Grand Rapids areas. He was a life member of the Mid­ dleville Masonic Lodge No. 231 F&AM and a member of the Parmelee United Methodist Church. He was secretary treasurer of the church for over 25 years. He was an avid golfer in Michigan and Florida. He is survived by his children. Marcia and Stewart Sweet. Jerry and Lois Henning and Allen and Patricia Henning all of Middleville and Artis and James Polhemus of Wellston; 14 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren, three step grandchildren; two brothers. Ed­ ward Henning Zephyrhills. Fla. and Llojd Henning of Moline; two sisters. Mrs. Edna Gosling and Mrs. Charles (Betty) Rasmussen both of Grand Rapids, several nieces and nephew*. Josephine G. Dutcher ALTO - Mrs. Josephine G. Dutcher, (Isenhoff) age 68. passed away Wednesday evening, July 23, 1986. Mrs. Dutcher was a school teacher with the Caledonia School System many years, most recently at the Ket­ tle Lake School. She is survived by two sons, James and Janice Dustin of Lake Orion, Dale and Gaylynn Isenhoff of Florida; several step­ children. five grandchildren; several step grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Swart of Lansing, and Rusell Swart of Nevada; five sisters, Gladys Claucherty of East Lansing. Marie Hopkins of Holland, Dorothy Mer­ riman and Nella Jean Warner both of Aho. and Betty of California. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 26 11 a.m. at the funeral chapel. Rev. Ray­ mond Gaylord officiated. Interment in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were by Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. MESC taking new applicants at office The Michigan Employment Security Commission/Job Service, located at City Hall in Hastings will begin registering new applicants by appointment. Anyone seeking work and desiring MESC assistance should call 948-8087 for an appointment. North St. Michael Anion, Putor Phone 945-9414 Sunday, Aug. 3 - 8:00 Early Ser­ vice. 9:15 Church School (all age*I, 10:30 Worship FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Haalinp. Mich.. Allan ' Wrenink. Inlenm Mmijler. Eileen Hi(bce. Dir Chri» tian Ed Sunday. Aut 3 »30 Worship Service* Nursery Provided. broadcast of thia service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9.30 Church School classes (or f>r»l jrade and below Wednesday. Aug. 6 - 7 JO Circle 6, at the home al Grace Shirley BAHRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. Ml North Michigan. Minister Clay Rom. Phone 948-4143 residence, 945-2938 church Sunday Servkvs 10 am.; Bible Study 11 *n; Iwnlng Service. 6 pm.: Wadorodey Bvnmg Btbia Study 7 pjn. HASTINGS ASSIMBLY OF GOD. 1874 Delton Area 623-22*5 Sunday School at lOajn, War HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall Rev Steven Palm. Pastor Sunday Morning Sunday School - 1000 Morning Worship Service 1100. Evening Service • 7JO. Prayer Meeting Wednesday. Night 730 Priyer Bible 7 pjn. Dowling Area GXAC1 WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings. Leonard Davis, Pastor. Ph 94* U56 or 945-9439 Sunday Sunday School 945 ajn.. Worship 11 a.m.. Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m., FeUowahip and Coffee 7:15 pJO Nursery for all services. Wednesday: CYC 6:45 pm.. prayer and Bible sti-Jy 7 p.m COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev. Mary Horn officia ing Country Chapel Church School ’1:20 a.m . worship 10:15 a.m. Benfield no church school. Worship service 9 a.m. Nashville Area TRINITY OOSPBL CHURCH. 219 Sunday School 9:45 ajn.; Sunday Worship 11:00 ajn.; Evening Service MO pjn.; Bi­ ble Prayer. Wednesday 700 pja ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A muaioo of St. Roae Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday Mam 6JO pm Sunday ------------------------------------------------- The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS KXAU. PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS S LOAN ASSOCIATION Hat tings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY at Hutlnfs, Insurance for your Life. Homo. Business and Cor WKii FUNERAL HOMES Hostings — Nashville FLEXFABINCORPORATED ■iMenm NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS MUmWr F.O.l.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER IWl H 1. BOSLEY PHARMACY -III I. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 M has been a resident of this area all of her Ide She was precededI in death by her husband^ Robert, tn 1969. Survivors are three daughters. Sandra Bom of Plainwell. Ronda Bom of Allegan and Mrs Allegan and Mrs John I Donna; Kistler of Wellston. Ml seven sisters. Virginia Paks of Plainwell. Jeanette Richards of Hickory Comers. Alice Rockwell and Margaret Converse, both of Delton Ethel Boze of Hastings Mabel Marshall of Plainwell. Nancy Hoekstra of Grand Rapids­ one brother. Russell Lewis of Plainwell; two grandchildren. Robert and Heather Kistlermany nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday after­ noon 1 p.m. Rev. James Boehm officiated Arrangements by Marshall-Gren Chapel Plainwell. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery ' Orangeville. " Asa Randall MOUNT VERNON, Mo. - Graveside ser­ vices for Asa Randall. 8). Mount Vernon who died at 7:55 p.m. Monday at a Mount Vernon nursing home after a long illness. Ser­ vices were 10 a.m. Friday at Mount Vernon City Cemetery. The Rev. Willard Bcnbrooke officiated. Ar­ rangements are under the direction of Max L. Fossett Funeral Home. Mr. Randall was bom September 20. 1904, in the state of Michigan. He had lived in Mount Vernon for three months. He was a retired laborer. Surviving is his wife. Ruby Shattuck Ran­ dall; two sons, Carl Randall and Asa Randall, both of Hastings, Mich; four daughter, Edna Hanson, Mount Vernon, Margaret Beckwith, Middleville, Mich.. Pearl Pennington^ Bellevue. Mich., and Alice Gordon, LaVeme, Calif.; 25 grandchildren; 35 great­ grandchildren; and five great-great­ grandchildren. Jeanette D.M. Taylor LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Jeanette D.M. Taylor, 92, 14906 Cemtery Rd., lake Ortesm died Friday, July 25, 1986 at Barry Co Medical Care Facility. Funeral services were held Monday. July 28 at 1:30 p.m. at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Rev. Smith of­ ficiated with burial in lakeside Cemetery. Mrs. Taylor was bom on August 16, 1893 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Cox) Runyan. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1909. She mar­ ried Harold Taylor in 1947 in Lansing. Mr. Taylor died in 1972. She was employed as a secretary for Dimond Reel Corp, for 16 years, retiring in 1966. Mrs. Taylor is survived by one step-son Robert Taylor, of Dimondale; two step­ daughters, Marian Peterson and Carol Brooks, both of Lansing; one sister, Kathryn ■Gardiner of Lake Odessa; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two step-sons. Richard and Ronald Taylor, two brothers, Clair and Leo Runyan and two sisters, Claudia and Mildred. Lake Odessa News: The joint summer meeting of Ionia and Montcalm County chapters of MARSP was held on July 10 at the Lutheran school in Ionia with a luncheon followed by a program. Pat Zalenka spoke briefly on a proposed reading program for adults for which help is needed. Duane Dennis of the Ionia County Sheriff s Department spoke on home and personal safety. Mrs. Gladys (Shetterly) Cook observed her birthday on July 16. She was born in 1893 and this year she turned 93. Three Kurtz brothers and spouses attend­ ed funeral services for Myron Walters of Saranac on Sunday. July 13. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Kurtz of Howell spent the remainder of the weekend with their cousins, the Merton Garlocks. Mr. and Mrs. David Kurtz of Pleasant Ridge visited Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Powell of rural Ionia. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kurtz of Webberville also came for the service of their cousin's husband. Friends of the Library are having fun­ draising events for the community library. A bake sale during Sidewalk Sales on July 19 was one such event. They earlier held a bake sale during the community garage sale in June and worked at a food booth during Art in the Park. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wolverton of Lake Odessa have announced the engagement of their daughter, Kerrie Jean, formerly of Lake Odessa to James A. Idema of Grand Rapids, son of Kenneth Ideama of Grand Rapids and Sharon Selman of Muskegon. The couple is planning a September 19th wedding at the Woodhaven Reformed Church in Byron Center. ' The Lakewood Board of Education an­ nounced that Jerry Southgate has been hired as the new high school principal, replacing Rob Olsen, who accepted a position with the Forest Hills School District. Susan Armslron was granted a leave of absence for the 1986-87 school year. Another teacher. Mrs. Peg Christopher, who has taught Lakewood children for 20 years, is retiring as Lakewood’s elementary vocal music teacher. She taught first grade through sixth grade class in the district once a week. Steven Runyan, who has resided in an apartment is moving to a house he purchased on Lakeview Drive. Jordan Lake, Lake Odessa. The antique car tour stopped at Lake Odessa for a short time so residents could sec the display and enjoy refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Hunt of Caufteld, Mo. recently made a trip here to visit his mother, Mrs. Florence Hunt, and family for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Meyers announced the birth of a son Joel Wellman on July 10th. They have two other sons. Susan Shoemaker graduated from Michigan State University June 7 with a degree in elementary education. During her four years in college she played trumpet in the MSU marching band and the pep band for basketball and hockey games and also sang with the State Singers Susan has accepted a position as third grade teacher tn the Middleville schools beginning in the fall term. She and her parents Robert and Jane Shoemaker reside on Jordan Lake Avenue. Lake Odessa. The Past Noble Grand Club will meet August 8 and an invitation has been extended to the Saranac Past Noble Grands to join them for a carry-in potluck dinner al noon at Lake Manor. Games will follow in the afternoon. The Merry Social Club meets Friday. August 15 for a 1 p.m. luncheon al Scott's Inn and then will return to Lake Manor for games. The Blue Star Mothers will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday. August 9 with potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. al Lake Manor. Business meeting will follow. The circus sponsored by the Lake Odessa Lions Club and held al the fairgrounds was reported as a success. Several local people participated. They held two shows in the late afternoon and another in the evening. The Lakewood High School class of 1981 is planning a reunion after five years which will be held at the Schoolhouse Inn in Lake Odessa with dinner from 6-8 p.m. Those plan­ ning to attend are asked to send reservations to Pam (Dykchousc) Kinjorski. 1023 Washington Blvd., Lake Odessa. Ruth Peterman received a surprise phone call from Pat and Dennis Shade of Florrissant, Mo. Wednesday evening as she had for years, lost contact with the grandchildren of her late brother Earl Shade until a few days ago. Dennis and family were residents of Michigan until he was transferred to Missouri by lhe insurance company with whom he is employed. There arc three other children of the late Charles Shade: Vera, of Scottville. Charlene, of Mescota and Vivian, of Muskegon. They were trying to connect the Shade families of Missouri with those in Michigan. MARRIAGE LICENSES Kenneth Messenger Jr. 37. Bellevue and Laura Meistcrhcim. 27, Bellevue. Lynden Higgins. 37. Hastings and Janice Lockard. 35, Hastings. Timothy Case. 20. Hastings and Tammy Boulter. 20. Delton. Donald Fullerton. 26, Delton and Christina Fish. 23, Delton. Donald Wiser. 20, Lake Odessa and Tam­ my Leach, 18, Freeport. Robert Bursley, 25. Hastings and Katherine Cisler, 20, Hastings. ST AUGUSTINE. Middleville. Father Walter Spillane. Pastor. Phone 792-2889. Sunday Mass 9:30 a m. PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at Paraalee Rd . Middleville. Rev. Wayne Dai. Pamor Phone 891-1585. Rev. Charles Doorabos. Assistant Putor. Phone 795-3466. Pint Service 9 church School 10:15 am.; Scowl Service 11:15 aJn; Bvemag Csk button 6 p* EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner of Broadway and Center Street* Father Wayne Smith: Rector Sunday Eucharist at 10:00 a.m (Summer schedule, Weekday Eochanau Wedne* day. 7:15 am Thursday. 700 p m FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street, Hastings. Mich . 49058. (6161 MS-9574. David B Nelson Jr. Pastor Sunday. Aug 3 • 8 30 a.m. Wor­ ship Service ■ Room 108.9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10.30 a m. Coffee Fellowship. 10:30 a.m Radio Broadcast. WBCH. 11 00 a.m. Worship Service • Sanctuary Tues­ day. Aug 15 - 7 30 p.m. Trustees Middleville Area Jean Elinor Born PLAINWELL - Mrs. Jean Elinor g860 Marsh Rd.. Plainwell, passed awav Wednesday. July 23. 1986 in Kalamaroo Sh^ .as bom July 19. 1923 in BarrygX daughter of Russell and MarjoVie Lew’s'and \ OrangevilleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 March Rd . two miles south of Gun Lake. Rev. Doo Borman. Pastor Len Harm. Sunday School Supt Sunday School 945 am . Church Services 11 ajn ; 6 pjn Wednes­ day 7 p m. Family Bible Institute for 2 year olds through adults. Nursery staffed at all services Bui ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-5187 for free transportation in Gun Lake area. "Minialering God's Word to Today s World." ST CYRIL Mi METHODIUS Gun Lake Fathci Waller Spillane. Pastor Phone 792-2889 Saturday Mass 5 p.m Sunday Main 7 30 a m and 11:30 a.m To the residents and numbers of O&A Electric Coopwative in Barry, Baltimore, Cartton, Hastings, Hope, Irving, Johnstown, Orangeville, Rutland, Thornapple, and Yankee Springs Townships, and Barry County. | I I | O&A Electric Cooperative is a non-profit rural electric cooper­ ative organized in accordance with the Rural Electrification Act for the purpose of providing elec­ tric service to its member-owners in these townships and others in the West Michigan area. Pursuant to the provisions of the franchise for use of Highways Act 1909 PA 266, O&A Electric has requested and obtained fran­ chises from the aforementioned townships through ordinances passed at regularly held Town­ ship Board Meetings. We are asking now that these franchises be affirmed by the voters in these townships at the August 5th primary election. The ordinances,if affirmed,would J allow the cooperative to maintain and operate its business in the respective townships as it is presently and as it has in the past. In no way would this aftirrnation entitle the cooperative to exclusivity but allows the utilizetion of public right-of-way. We thank you for yourconsideration. | O & A ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Bank on Saturday Quickly and Conveniently the Emm Drive-in Windows are open from — 9:00 a.m. ’tu 12:00 Monday thru Thursday Drive-in Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. ATM Banking Every Hour of Every Day in our Convenient East Lobby! A T IONA L ANK of A S TIN G S WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC All deposits insured up to $100,000” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 31,1986- Page 5 if SociatTletvi... 1 Plaunt-Parker united In marrlafl® oe*?,octl8rs ,0 observe 25th wedding anniversary Michelle Kaye Plaunt, daughter of Mr Gurds to observe 60th wedding anniversary The family of Mr. and Mrs. John Gurd, 1921 Dowling Road, Dowling, are pleased to announce the celebration of their 60th an­ niversary on August 3. The former Winnifred Campbell and John Gurd were united in mar­ riage on August 1, 1926 at the Hickory Cor­ ners Church Parsonage, and have lived in this area most of their married life. John worked as a carpenter for several years, and Winnie worked for the DeWin Nursing Home, and more recently at Blair’s Pet Shop. An open house hosted by their children, Geraldine Clinton, Margaret Armstrong, and Glenn Gurd, will be held on August 3, 1986 in the basement of the Cedar Creek Bible Church, 9213 Cedar Creek Road (also known as Campground Road) from 2-5 p.m. We hope all their friends, relatives, and neighbors will come and help make this a memorable day. They request No Gifts, Please. MacKenzles to observe 50th wedding anniversary Don and Arvilla MacKenzic of Algonquin Lake, Hastings, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Saturday, August 2. with an Open House Buffet from 1 to 5 p.m. and with vow renewals at 3 p.m. at The First Church of God, 1330 N. Broadway, Hastings. Hosting the open house will be their children Mr. and Mrs. Don MacKenzic of Vermontville; Mr. and Mrs. Doug MacKen­ zie of Woodland; Mr. and Mrs. Keith MacKenzie of Vermontville; Mr. and Mrs. Dennis MacKenzie of Hastings; Mr. and Mrs. Joe (Denice) Morgan of Leawood, KS; and 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Don and Arvilla were married August 8, 1936. An invitation is extended to all relatives, friends, and neighbors. Your presence is their gift. Mrs. Lawrence Plaunt of Hastings. Parker, son of Mrs. Sue Parker of were married May 30th at the h0”*. bride's parents in lhe presence of mediate families. . _ The bride graduated from School and the groom from Kentwood. reception is postponed until awaiting the visits of relatives front . Karol>n Blocher will FrvH?*. 'har ?'*' wcdd,n8 anniverwy on , ■ A“gusI 8- wil1' a h°g roast and party w„^'rJho™' 7080 CoaK Gravc W . Woodland. The party is given by Tom. Lisa • . taJW” ®loch'r' Bob Blocher and B«ky Miller. Barb Blocher and Kevin tr "dson. An invitation is extended to all relatives, friends and neighbors. Join them at ' p.m. with music beginning at 8 p.m. No gifts, please. to, Florida and Germany. Wetzels to observe 50th wedding anniversary The children and grandchildren of Paul and Katherine Wettel are hosting an open house in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary, August 9, from 2 to 5 p.m. The open house will be held in Houseman Hall at the First Baptist Church of Hastings. 309 E. Woodlawn Avenue. Your presence is the only gift desired. Blanchfleld-Trahan united in marriage Conklins to observe 25th wedding anniversary Penny A. Blanch field and Kevin M. Trahin were united in marriage by Msgr. John Nienstedt at 2 p.m. Saturday. July 12, al St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Union Lake. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. H. Michael Trahan of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Jude T. Blanchfie'd of Union Lake. Jody Lonesky of Union Lake was maid of honor and Sam Stout, Jr., of Hastings, was best man. Bridesmaids were Kristin and Kara Trahan, sisters of the groom. Groomsmen were Jeff Schwennesen and Kyle Trahan. Guests were seated by Kraig Micklatcher and Andrew Smith. A reception was held at the home of the bnde’s parents. Special guests were the groom’s grand­ fathers, Harry E. Trahan and Richard P. Hughes of Bay City. The couple now is residing at 9626 10th View St.. Apt. C, Norfolk. Virginia 23503. Clifford and Alice (Martz) Conklin of 11197 Beford Road. Dowling, Michigan, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an Open House from 2-5 p.m. Sunday. August 10th, at Houseman Hall of First Bap­ tist Church, 309 E. Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings Michigan. The open house will be hosted by their children, Lorraine and Dave Lindsey of Tekonsha. Kathy Anders of Delton. Wayne Kidder of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Janis Kidder of Lake Odessa and grand­ children. Clifford served in the army during World War II and worked many years hauling livestock and farming. Alice has been employed at the Outdoor Education Center, Dowling, for many years. Clifford and Alice were married August 12, 1961, in the Banfield United Methodist Church and have resided in lhe Dowling area since. The Conklins request that there be no gifts, please. ...a wonderful place to observe our past and enjoy the present! vote YES Aug. 5 ... COUNTY PARKS PROPOSAL on the Fullor-Wright announce engagement Depew-Foirnan announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Robert Depew of Perry, MI and Mr. and Mn. Larry Forman of Hastings, MI are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Lynnette M. and L. Christopher. Lynnette is a graduate of Perry High School and earned her BA at Central Michigan University. She is employed by Manufac­ turers Bank of Lansing. Chris graduated from Hastings High School and will complete his degree in secondary education from Central Michigan University in December. A December wedding is planned. Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Fuller of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathy L., to Edward L. Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur O. Wright of Hastings. Kathy is a Hastings graduate, and currently employed by Hastings Mutual Insurance Company as a Commerical Processing Clerk. Ed is a 1985 graduate of Western Michigan University, and is currently employed by Thcrmatron Industries of Holland as a Manufacturing Engineer. A May 1987 wedding is being planned. Carters to observe 50th wedding anniversary Vere and Bernice Carter of 4400 Crane Rd.. Middleville will celebrate 50 years of marriage August 10 with a family dinrer in Grand Rapids. They were married August 12, 1936 in Caledonia. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Pierce of Allegan will be honored guests. There will be no open house. No gifts, please. Cards appreciated! The family includes daughter, Marilyn, and husband Robert Witkop and granddaughters Cathy and Karen. One son. Theron, and Pamela Carter and grandson, Jeffrey, and granddaughter Jennifer. Flnnle-Hauschlld announce engagement Davls-CoyKendall announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Alissa Maria, to Daniel Guy CoyKendall. son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mrs. Gordon Finnie of Hastings is happy to announce the engagement of her daughter. Kimberly Jean Finnie, to Paul Gerard Hauschild. son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Hauschild of Hastings. Both Kimberly and Paul are graduates of Hastings High School. Kimberly is currently employed by die Thornapple Kellogg School system. Paul is attending classes and working at Lansing Community College. He will be at­ tending Michigan State University this fall. An October 11 wedding is being planned. Coy Kendall of Hastings. Alissa is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School, and is currently employed by Dale Baker Olds in Grand Rapids. Daniel is a 1980 graduate of Hastings High School and is also employed by Dale Baker Olds A October 18, .■ , . . 1986 wedding is being planned. DENTURES 395 *225 •2951 Hughes-Mathiak announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hughes of Delton ire proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Roberta Ann to Arthur Mathiak, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Mathiak of Hickory Comers. Arthur is a 1971 graudate of Gull Lake High School. Roberta is a 1975 graduate of Dehon Kellogg High School and is currently atten­ ding Davenport College of Kalamazoo. An August wedding is planned. A ’A mill would raise $110,000 In the first year which Is only 2/5 of the 1986 operating budget for Charlton Park. A Va mill will give Charlton Park a sound financial base from which it can operate and continue to grow. The tax would amount to less than $5 a year for the average county taxpayer. The Home­ stead Property Tax Credit (“circuit breaker") provision In Michigan, allows many residents to qualify for tax re­ bates that partially or completely offset the millage increase. join us in voting YES on August 5,1986 Paid lor by ... Part R»cr««llon Mlllaga Commute*. 241 Wat Slits Street. Hillings. Michigan 49058 L• ' This Man Wants Your Vote! ELECT WHITELOCK ON AGGGST 5TH! (REPUBLICAN PRIMARY) HIS OPPONENT... DICK WHITELOCK... 1. Has been endorsed by RLM (Right to Life of Michigan) 2. Wants to get Michigan back to work PARTIAL DENTURE •AM tHth and nuiirlali uad mmI tba high itandardi sM by the American Dantal A»'n. 1. Voted to spend money on Taxpayer-Funded Abortions 2. is a "Big Government" advocate of more regulation 3. Says "Let's Get Tough On Criminals" 3. Is a liberal big-spender who wants to spend over $71,000 per bed to build country club style prisons 4. Wants to get Government off our backs 4. Thinks Government can make personal decisions better than you can 5. Believes that the People deserve sincere representation 5. Bows to pressure from Special Interest Groups and Political Bosses CONFUTE DENTURE* UFFCT DENTURE Financial assistance for Chariton Park from Barry County, the State of Michigan and the Federal Government has been reduced and appears certain to be reduced even fur­ ther. In 1981, $103,000 actual dollars in governmental support was lost and has never been replaced. This flgurs does not allow for Inflation. In 1986 only $46,000 was appropriated for Charlton Park. *Our on pr»mtx„ lab previdai Individual and efficient lanrice. •Free denture cwuuitation and examinattofl. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Middleville Housing Commission Part-time director for 50-unit Sr. Citizen Housing. Send resume, including : salary requirement to ... Middleville Housing Commission SI Lincoln St., Middleville, Ml 49333 (616)455-0810 Protect Your Future... •L.D Himebaugh DOS •0.0. White DDS •6. Minctwicz DDS DICK WHITELOCK FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE 2330 44th St., S.E., Grand Rapids VOTE AL1GUST 5TH /¥¥¥! VOTE uir PAID FOR BY THE WHITELOCK FOR STATE REP. COMMITTEE. 7058 SOUTH STATE RD . IONIA, MICHIGAN 48846_______________________________________ �6 The Hastings Banner- Thursday, July 31.1986 will not offend anyone. I need help and this isn i the kind of problem you can talk to just anybody about My folks have no idea. In fact. I vc never told anyone. To put it bluntly. I cannot urinate in front of anybody . I have had this problem for as long as I can remember. For the last two years (I have been in boarding school at Hotchkiss) 1 always waited until I was alone or could get a private stall. 1 don't know of any other kid who has this weird hang-up. I have to get over it soon because I will be living with a lot of guys and 1 would die if anyone found out about it. I fed abnormal when I sec guys relieving themselves without giving it a second thought while 1 stand around like a nerd waiting for a private place. I've been reading you ever since 1 was in the eighth grade and 1 think you Sunfield teen drowns in Saddlebag Lake S“nfi'W >°U'h ">'"8 <° swim 200 feet from a raft 10 a dock on Sadrtmwt,lLakeJ Cd ,o reach lhc d<Kk anJ d^iTr »2 fW‘ of wa,er Mtway to his dMinanon, Barry Coumy ShcrifTs deputies report. r cfIons ,o rev'vc Robcn Banlett of 144 Washington St. failed after Bartlett was pulled out of the water an hour •nd 13 minutes after he went under al 2:46 Marine officer Robert Power said deputies involved in the rescue attempt were hoping that exceedingly cold" lake temperatures that day would keep Bartlett alive. Bartlett was discovered at the bottom of the take only minutes after divers arrived on the scene and entered the water. Emergency resusitation procedures were begun immediately. Power said, and con­ tinued after Bartlett was taken to Pennock Hospital. But, Powers said, emergency personnel were unable to revive the youth and discon­ tinued life support measures at 5:10 p.m. Bartlett was swimming parallel to the north shore of the lake. Power said, trying to reach a dock further down the beach from the raft. •‘He was not a very strong swimmer," Power said. "He'd been swimming that distance before but apparently with the help of a black float." Power said. He was not using the float before he drowned. Banlett was a guest at a cottage on lhe lake owned by Richard Farlec of Woodlard. Power said. Farlce’s son Scott is dating Bartlett’s mother Karen, he said. Power said both Richard and Scott Farlec apparently dove into the lake after Barlctl went down, trying to rescue him. Deputies were unable to release Bartlett's name immediately. Power said, since Bartlett's father no longer lives in the area and couldn't be located. Power said the drowning was the first for Barry County this year. Funeral services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at Mapes-Fisher Funeral Home in Sunfield, with burial at Sunfield Cemetery. Bartlett is survived by his mother, his Father Albert, two sisters and a brother. BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular video cassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. YIDEQCASSETTE SALES 1. “Jane Fonda’s New Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 2. "The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 3. ’’Back to the Future" (MCA) 4. ‘ ’Casablanca" (CBS-Fox) 5. "White Nights" (RCA-Columbia) 6. "Jane Fonda's Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 7. “The Jewel of the Nile" (CBS-Fox) 8. " Alice in Wonderland" (Disney) 9. *’Playboy Video Centerfold 2" (Karl-Lorimar) 10. “Pinocchio" (Disney) 11. °Whitney Houston The No. 1 Video Hits" (Music Vision) 12. *‘Jagged Edge" (RCA-Columbia) 13. " A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge" (Media) 14. “ African Queen" (CBS-Fox) 15. ’'Automatic Golf (Video Associates) 16. " Rocky IV (CBS-Fox) 17. “Kathy Smith's Ultimate Video Workout" (JO) 18. “Prime Time" (Karl-Lorimar) Ann Landers Turn guilt into positive work Dear Ann Landen.: I know there arc many men and women who have this problem but are reluctant to write. It is extremely difficult for me to put this down on paper but I feel I My son killed a young girl while driving drunk. Two years later, my best friend's daughter, who also was driving drunk, killed her roommate. When the second accident hap­ pened. 1 had a five-hour talk with my friend. We unburdened ourselves to cne another. It was wonderful for both of us because it was the first time we had ever opened up our feel­ ings about the agony and guilt we felt. My friend said she hadn't had a good night's sleep until we talked about our feelings. I told her the same was true of me. We are both heartsick for the mothers and fathers who have lost their children, but we suffer, too. We are the parents whose sons and daughters have killed people while driv­ ing drunk. We have no choice but to forgive our children and live with Lhe nightmare every day. 19. “Romancing the Stone" (CBS-Fox) 20. * ’Beverly Hills Cop" (Paramount) YIPEQCASSETIE RENTALS 1. "Back to the Future" (MCA) 2. "Jagged Edge" (RCA-Columbia) 3. "Cocoon" (CBS-Fox) 4. ’’Rocky IV (CBS-Fox) 5. “A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge" (Media) 6. “Witness" (Paramount) 7. "White Nights" (RCA-Columbia) 8. “The Jewel of the Nile" (CBS-Fox) 9. "To Live and Die in LA." (Vestron) 10/'Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins" (Thom-EMI) 11. “ Agnes of God" (RCA-Columbia) 12. “Black Moon Rising" (New World) 13. “Death Wish 3" (MGM-UA) 14. “King Solomon's Mines" (MGM-UA) 15. “Kiss of the Spider Woman" (Charter) 16. *’Commando" (CBS-Fox) 17. " Power" (Karl-Lorimar) 18. *’Best of Times" (Embassy) 19. "That Was Then, This is Now" (Paramount) 20. **A Chorus Line" (Embassy) Brought to you exclusively by... Music Center S45-42B4 My friend and 1 want to do something con­ structive. Talking to one another is fine but we would like to do more than just talk. Is there a group we might join to help get drunk drivers off the streets and highways and, at the same time, give us the peace of mind that comes from doing something positive? KINGS PARK. N.Y. DEAR K.P.: You arc right on. 1 suggest that you contact MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving). The national headquarters is located at 669 Airport Freeway. Suite 310. Hurst. TX 76053-3944. This organization docs an excellent job. They will be pleased to hear from you and others who want to do something positive about this horrendous problem. are a very sincere and smart lady. Please help me. - ANONYMOUS FREAK IN CONN. DEAR ANON: You are not a weirdo or a freak. What you have is called a “bashful kidney." 1 have printed lettes about this pro­ blem before. The inability to urinate in lhe presence of others is purely psychological and no big deal. When you get to Yale talk to a counselor about it. Once you find out why you developed this inhibition you will be able to free yourself of it. Dw Ann Landen: Despite all the publici­ ty the gays have received in recent years. 1 find myself surprised at lhe persistent tenden­ cy to confuse homosexuals with transvestites. I am a transvestite and have been one ever since I was old enough to try on my mother's pantyhose and high-heeled shoes. I have been extremely careful to keep this secret to myself because there is so much hostility toward homosexuals in our town and people around here don't know the difference. There is no way 1 can deny my passion for female attire. The frillier the better. My idea of pure bliss would be to work as a model in a big city. I repeat. I am NOT a homosexual. In fact, the very thought of sexual relations with Bashful kidney causes concern Legal Notices STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PVBLKATKW H0HCI OrCUSCD UTAH STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE ORDER OF PUBLICATION FILE NO. 86-19523-SE Estate of Valeria I. Tonkin. Deceased. Social Security Num­ ber 369-44-2800. To oil interested persons: Your interest in the est­ ole moy be barred or affected by this hearing. Take notice: On August 18. 1986 at 9:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richord N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the peti­ tion of Arlene A. Tonkin re­ questing thot Arlene A. Tonkin be appointed Personal Represen­ tative of Valeria I. Tonkin Estate who lived of 332 Lake Shore Drive. Delton. Michigan and who died July 23. 1986: and reques­ ting also that the will of the Deceased dated April 22. 1985 be admitted la probate, and that the heirs ot law of said deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceas­ ed must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative ond to the Court on or before October 27. 1986. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. July 25. 1986 Arlene A. Tonkin By Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 2601 Schultz Road Hastings. Ml 49058 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) Siegel. Hudson, Gee. Shaw & Fisher 607 N. Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 (7-31) File No. 86-353-00 SHARRIK. HENLEY. Plaintiff. vs. WILLIAM P. HENLEY. Defendant. Michoel J. McPhillips (P33715) Attorney lor Plaintiff DIMMERS & MC PHILLIPS 220 S. Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 616-945-9596 At a session of said Court held in Hostings. Michigan, on the 7th day of July. 1986. PRESENT: Honorable Hudson E. Deming. Circuit Judge On the 6th day of June. 1986. on action was filed by Shorri K. Henley. Plaintiff, ogeins!William P. Henley, Defendant, in this Court to obtain a decree of divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant William P. Henley shall answer or toke such other action as moy be permitted by low on or before the 25th day of September. 1986. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default ag­ ainst such defendant lor the re­ lief demanded in the complaint filed in this Court. Hudson E. Deming. Circuit Judge (8-7; More newt every weekl Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 File No. 86-19516-SE Estate of ROMAN C. FELDPAUSCH. Deceased. Social Security No’ 370-10-9282-A. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest In the estate moy be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On August 7. 1986 at 1:30 p.m.. In tho probate court­ room. Hostings, Michigan, before Hon. Richord N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, o hearing will be held on the peti.'on of Lenoir M. Feldpousch requesting thot Rich­ ard K. Feldpousch. Porker T. Feldpousch. ond Willord J. Law­ rence of 10479 Brosko Dr.. Mid­ dleville. Ml 49333; 1100 Crescent Dr.. Albion. Michigan 49224; and 3534 Elmwood Beach. Middleville Ml 49333, respectively, be ap­ pointed Co-Personol Represen­ tatives of the estate of Roman C. Feldpousch. deceased, who liv­ ed ot 1120 South Church St., Hasting*. Michigan and who died July 15, 1986; ond requesting also that the will of tho Doceased doted September 20. 1984 and codicils dated February 25, 1985, July 30. 1985, ond February 25 1986, be admitted to probate. It is further requested thot heirs at law of said deceased be deter­ mined. Creditors ore notified thot copies of oil claims against the Deceased must bo presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative ond to the Court on or before October 29. 1986. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons ap­ pearing of record. July 28. 1986 LENOIR M FELDPAUSCH By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Petitioner 1120 S. Church St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw and Fisher 607 North Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 (7-31) Dear Ann Landers: My inlaws are in their 70s. They are lovely people, mind their own business and we’ve never had any trouble with them. The problem is that, although they have plenty of money, they will not spend it on a vacation or outside help. We've told them we don’t want an in­ heritance and they should enjoy some of the better things in life while they arc still healthy. We can't get through to them. Can you? - R AND F IN OHIO DEAR O.: Probably not. I’ll bet they lived through the Depression and are terrified of be­ ing poor again. Too bad. Show them this col­ umn and tell them I’m with you. Ann Landers' booklet, "Sex and the Teenager. " explains every aspect of sexual behavior — where to draw the line, how to say no, the various methods of contraception, the dangers of VD, the symptoms and where to get help. For a copy, send $2 and a long, self­ addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11995. Chicago, III. 6O6IJ. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE Birth Announcements ITSABOY Transvestite defined Dear Ann Landers: I know you get your best phony letters from Yale but this one is for real. I'm not a Yalie but I'll be a freshman in the fall. Please put this letter in language that Still thrifty after all these years someone of the same sex is revolting to me. Now, dear lady, you’ve been exposed to all the complexities of life so I suspect it would take a lot to shock you. If a male acquaintance of yours were to by a case such as mine before you and confess that he adores dressing in women's clothes, would you think he was nuts? Would you be able to accept him as a "woman" if he presented himself dressed as one?-TEXAS. DEAR TEXAS: Once a person's gender has been established socially, he (or she) is cast in that mold. Dressing in the clothes of the opposite sex would not change that concept. ’ I knew you as a male and you appeared in satin and bows I would view you as a male who enjoys dressing as a woman. I am well aware that most transvestites are not homosexuals. But some are. although they are reluctant to admit it. Alzheimer's victim has dilemma Dear Ann Landers: Please advise husbands and wives of Alzheimer’s victims to seek power of attorney while the patient can still sign a document. My sister has Alzheimer’s and it breaks my heart to see her so frightened and helpless, buckling under the financial burden and then being told that she cannot sell a piece of pro­ perty without an act of Congress. I’m sure the laws vary from state to state, but Alzheimer’s can be a very expensive il­ lness and often property must be sold to main­ tain proper care for the afflicted one. Please, Ann Lenders, tell those unfortunate people to sign over power of attorney so matters can be handled properly. - ASHEVILLE. N.C. DEAR ASHEVILLE: There is no act of Congress to deal with the problem you describe. I would not be so quick to advise anyone to sign over power of attorney to a relative. Not all relatives can be trusted to do the intelligent or honorable thing. I suggest that the sick per­ son go to a bank and arrange for a profes­ sional to take care of his or her property. Our ComplimentsToIhe Chef AixiM7heSt^\W)Keep AAealsOnWheelsRdling. About two decades ago, a group of some very entaprising people fust opened the doors to wnat has ever since been a favorite local eatery. , , , . In that time, not a whole lot has changed in the way they run things. The menu’s simple. But the food is always hot, fresh and wholesome. A lot of the staff works for free. And most provide their own cars and gasoline so the operators can still offer home delivery. And, as it’s always been over the years, they’ve never once made a red cent to show for it all. But they did manage to make firm be­ lievers out or us. They're Meals on Wheels, after all. So while it is not surprising that they are not in business to make a profit, they still have to pay their bills like everyone else to stay in business. Otherwise, hundreds of homebound senior citizens and hundreds more lessfortunate people might go hungry every day. So when they ted us the facts on thencash-flow problem, we gave them the line of credit they needed to keep things rolling. Not just because we’re bankers. But because, more importantly, we’re part of the community. You see, at First of America Bank we think non-profit organizations like Meals on Wheels, who make sure that those in need do not go hungry, are something everyone will eventually profit from some day. 0 FIRSTS AM ERICA Wire Community Banks First ,\f„nhm FDIC Gordon and Susan Wilkins, Hastings, July 18, Blodgett Memorial Hospital, Grand Rapids, 6:01. 9 lbs., 2 ozs. Dawn Mcsecar and Arnold Overbeck, Woodland, July 19, 9:13 a.m., 7 lbs., ozs. Kenneth and Mary Sutler, Clarksville, July 22, 9:31 p.m , 8 lbs., IVi ozs. Gina and James Stevenson, Freeport, July 23, 8:20 a.m., 6 lbs., 5W ozs. Kyle and Robin Chase, Clarksville July 24, 4:53 p.m., 7 lbs. 13 ozs. Patricia and Charles Osborn Jr., Hastings July 24, 11:42 a.m.. 10 lbs.. 8U oz. Daniel and Carol George, Hastings, July 27, 12:54 a.m., 7 lbs. James Michael Peurach, 8 lbs. 12 ozs., born July 11, 1986 in Detroit. Parents are Robert and Joanne Peurach. James has one brother Matthew Robert age two his proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Cherles DeLong of Nashville and Dr. and Mrs. Carl Peurach of Hastings. Election, continued Incumbent Republican Paul Henry, a Grand Rapids native seeking his party’s candidacy for a second term in office, is a former Calvin College political science instructor. On the Democratic ballot, attorney Teresa Decker, also of Grand Rapids, is the lone can­ didate for the Fifth District seat, meaning that she and Henry are automatic contenders for the seat come November. Voters will also choose candidates for the Michigan legislature. Only one state senator is elected from Barry County, since the state senate district, the 13th, encompasses the entire county. Voters will again have no choice in their respective parties. Incumbent Jack Welborn is sole contender on lhe Republican ticket, and Kalamazoo at­ torney Paul Denenfeld is unchallenged on the Democratic ticket. Welborn has only been in office since last year. His brother. State Sen. Robert Welborn, passed away and jack Welborn won his scat in a special election. Denenfeld. 26, is a WMU and University of Cincinnati law school graduate who says Welborn is "an embarrassment to the people of this district." Welborn, a fiscal conservative and oppo­ nent of "pork-barrel legislation", brought statewide attention to himself during a Republican gathering this winter with a speech he gave condemning Gov. Blanchard. While Welborn says he was misquoted, the media reported Welborn as saying Blanchard was supported by "baby butchers, socialists and pinkos, professional criminals, queers and perverts," etc. Denenfeld says Welborn "has made several irresponsible comments." Since they are unchallenged, they too are assured of their party's candidacy for November. In the state house of representatives races, the 88th District, part of which includes all of the county with the exception of Thornapple and Yankee Springs townships, promises some life with a two-way race in both parties. Incumbent Rep. Robert Bender, RMiddleville, is being challenged on the Republican ticket by Ionia mobile home dealer Richard Whitelock. Whitelock is a former Libertarian party member who favors a Michigan government “free from government interference, over­ burdening taxation, duplicative regulations and bureaucratic red tape." On the Democratic ticket, 31-year-old Mike LaVean, the vice-chairman of the Fifth Distrist Democratic Committee, is pitted against Ned Stuits, 61, owner of a Grand Rapids cleaning supply company. LaVean has said that his work with the Democratic party and ability to raise cam­ paign funds will help win the Democratic primary against Stuits and assure him of a spot on the ticket against incumbent Republican Bender. Stuits is a "common, ordinary guy", he has said, who stresses his “compassion for the senior citizens and understanding for our younger people." Bender is counting on "keeping in contact with the people in the 88th District" to help him beat back the challengers, he has said. In the 54th state house contest, voters will be back to choosing just one candidate from each party. Incumbent Pau) Hillegonds is running on the Republican ticket and Allegan resident Walter B. Garrett on the Democratic ticket. Holland resident Hillegonds has been a member of the state house since 1978. Gar­ rett. commander of the American Legion Post in Allegan, works for Prudential Insurance. Residents of Yankee Springs and Thomapple townships are part of the 54th District. Polls are open for the primary from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. �)! The Hastings Banner— Thursday, July 31,1986— Page 7 Zoning Board rescheduled From Time to Time.., Hastings student accepted at college by...Esther Walton Suzanne M. Carlson, of Hastings, will be a freshman this semester at DePauw Universi­ ty. She is a graduate of Hastings High School and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy ° Carlson of 825 W. Madison. DePauw, a private, liberal arts university Pioneer Businesses Hastings in 1857 From the Hastings Banner, May 28, 1857: Hastings is a thriving village, which, for an inland town, has had comparatively a rapid growth, as anyone acquainted with the place eight years ago will testify. There is no village of its size and situation in the state which pro­ mises so much in the future as the village of Hastings. Surrounded on all sides by the best of farmmg lands and possessing in itself all the natural facilities of a business, such as water power for mills and machinery of all kinds, plenty of timber, lumber, lime, and stone for building and the best material for making Sj • 1 t 1 — - brick, it cannot be otherwise than a place of importance. The place was settled and has been made to grow thus rapidly, by men on other capitol than indomitable energy and pcrserverancc. No large capitalists have improved our river, streams, or aided in giving us a thoroughfare of any kind to facilitate our progress, nor in any way have they extended a fostering hand to aid us in the building up of our village. And yet, the place has grown, is growing and will continue to grow, in spite of all obstacles, until it takes its place proudly by the side of places much older and at the pre­ sent time much larger than itself There are in the village some nine or ten groceries and provision stores, among the best of which we may mention that of D.C. Hawley, Waterman Parker, Rogers and Carpenter, H. Baumont and A. Richardson. These gentlemen keep constantly on hand, at their respective places of trade, a large assort­ ment of groceries and provisions to meet the want of all. The large flouring mill, owned by Boltwood and Grant, is a new mill erected on the site of the old mill which was burned, last fall, and is doing a good business. With Mr. Boltwood's experience in milling, and the aid of ex­ perienced machinists and millers, whom these gentlemen keep in their employ, they cannot fail to give satisfaction, to all who may favor them with their patronage. A.W. Bailey has a flouring mill on State Street in the east end of the village. We understand he is making some repairs which will make his mill one of the best of the coun­ ty. It is now doing a good business: and those who get their grinding done at his mill do not go away dissatisfied. Bailey is one of the earliest citizens, with whom all in the county, arc more or less ac­ quainted. and no recommendation from us to the public, could possibly enhance his reputa­ tion as an energetic business man. Kenfield and Barlow owned a saw mill on the river, which is capable of doing an ex­ cellent business in the manufacture of lumber. The dam, is at present, somewhat out of repair, but these men, with their usual energy and perseverance, are putting things to rights, when they will again resume business with renewed diligence. Marble and Goodyear also have a saw-mill in the northeast part of the village, which, during most of the year, is made to do a good business. Scidmore, Wightman and Crammer own a foundry on State St. opposite the Globe Hotel, which they have enlarged and improved in such a manner as to enable them to supply Barry County with any kind of implement or utensil necessary from a stove to a butter knife. Farmers of Barry County, who want plows, cultivator teeth, and etc. need to go farther than Hastings to get them of the most approved pattern and on the shortest notice. W.A. Sartwell is still hammering away at a hot iron in his well-known shop north of lhe Barlow House. All know that Sartwell, as a Blacksmith, can't be beat, and he won’t keep a man in his shop who can be. Give him a call of^^T”"8.of ,he Has>i"gs Zoning Board hLte‘lsnschKlule‘1 for Tuesdgy. July » 7 30n m cha"8cd ,o Wednesday. July 30 al Th?™™'1’'?'? Ha" C°unc,l Chambers. ann|ica^/POSCKf nKC,ll'8 « lo discuss the u • SQbrn‘H«l by Donald Spencer of WTOker '° be granW a Railroad founded 150 years ago, expects to have ap­ proximately 2,400 students enroll this fall in its College of Liberal Arts, School of Mus'c and you will get me best work at me cneapest price. Scidmore, Wightman, and Crammer carry on the blacksmithing business in connection with their foundry; and Mr. Cramer, who had charge of this branch of the business, can, at all times, be found in his shop opposite the Globe Hotel attending strictly to his own business, unless others are willing to pay him a reasonable compensation for attending to theirs, in which case no one is more willing than he, to accommodate. There arc two other Blacksmith shops in Hastings, both doing a good business and both having as much as they can do, which, in these hard times, is very encouraging, but such men as Powers and Logan, who always wield the hammer to advantage, are scarcely ever discouraged, nor need they be, for strong arms and hearty wills will make a smooth path through life. Messre. Stebbins. Heath and Co., Cabinet­ war room are always full of the best and most fashionable furniture of all descriptions; and it is rather remarkable that while the price of almost everything else is up to fever heat, these gentlemen sell cabinetware as cheap or cheaper than ever before. Call around and examine their stock of fur­ niture. all ye who are in want of the same. Mr. Thompson, as a gunsmith, had the reputation of being as nearly perfect in his line of business as a man can well be. A good gun is the western man's companion, and we assure those in want of such a companion, that they can procure one of Thompson’s, made to order, as good and as cheap as at any other shop of the kind in western Michigan. Our village boasts of three tailoring establishments and three good tailors; which is more than can be said of most places of its size. T.F. Harvey keeps, in connection with his business of cutting and making the most fashionable garments to order, a clothing store where one may readily find, in his well assorted stock of ready made clothing, any ar­ ticle of apparel to suit his taste and form. Our friends Warren and Buckie are always “right on the Goose” and doing for their customrs the most satisfactory business, (sta­ tionary goods business). We have two Shoe and Boot Stores in the village, both doing a goed business as shoemakers are always bound to do, if anyone has a sole out of order or an understanding somewhat impaired. I. Maus or Henry Jones is just the man to put all such matters to rights, and send you on your way rejoicing. The people of Hastings have been anxious for several years for some person to establish a grocery store in Hastings wltere ladies could do their trading, as at a dry-goods store, without compromising their delicacy; (a grocery store that did not sell liquor by the glass.) Such a store is now kept by Mr. Phillips, the Goodyear's Block, where people are waiting upon in the most gentlemanly manner, and where ladies need not have any more hesitancy to do their trading that at the most fashionable dry goods store. Mr. Phillips has been in trade for some time in our village; an during the time he has been with us, we have heard no word of dissatisfac­ tion from any of his numerous customers, which is as good a recommendation as anyone can ask for. Other businesses advertised in the paper, but not part of the article are: S.H. Mapes Jewelry & Watches; Wm. S. Garrison Sawmill. Steam-powered; Coopering business; D.T. Drake, pork barrels, flour, tubs and butter firkins; hardware, Francis Rower; J.M. Russell, dealer in dry goock; A.W. Atkins, saddle and harness maker; F.C. Merrill, house signs and portrait painter. INVITATION TO BID and School of Nursing. DePauw University is comprised of more than 60 buildings on 115 acres in Greencasde, Ind. — WANTED — Maintenance and machine repair person. Experience preferred (die setting experi­ ence). Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits. Reply to... Ad No. 142 c/o Reminder, P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49058 I ‘ P°le buildi"8 aI 520 E' The City of Hastings will be accepting bids for the erection of three buildings, including electrical and plumbing at the Fish Hatchery Park. Plans and specifications may be obtained at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broaaway, Hastings, Michigan. Bids must be received by the City of Hastings by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 1986. The City of Hastings reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities should it consider same to be in the best interest of the project. CITY OF HASTINGS Sharon Vickery, City Clerk Delton Kellogg Schools - NOTICE The Board of Education will hold their 1986-87 regular meetings on the se­ cond Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Room No. 36 in the Elementary School Building. Additional meetings will be set when needed. The official posting place is the bulletin board out­ side the superintendent’s office in the Elementary School. The Board of Education is considering increasing board compensation as per Section 380.116 of Michigan General School Laws. The board shall provide for a hearing at their regular meeting on August 11, 1986. SALLY A. MILLS, Secretary Board of Education Life-Span Care 2049 NORTH BROADWAY, HASTINGS Id A Quality Day Care Program for ... Infants, Toddlers, Pre-Schoolers, School-Age, Adults • Carefully screened, professional staff • Spacious, well equipped environment • Total program including: Education activities Health promotion programs Room and care for ill children and adults Open 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Year-Round COMPETITIVE RATES • FAMILY DISCOUNT • VISA/MASTERCARD WELCOME Dependable care by people you can trust... Opening Soon CALL — 945-2533 FOR INFORMATION / APPLICATION Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF CALHOUN ’ PUBLICATION NOTICE • . Ale No. 86-59-966-SE IN THE MATTER Or THE ESTATE OF GERALD CHANDLER. D*c*o»«d. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this notice. TAKE NOTICE: On June 23. 1986. in the Probate Courtroom, Mar•hall. Michigan, before Hon. Phil­ lip E. Harter. Judge of Probate, o hearing was held on the peti­ tion of Joseph V. Wilcox, re­ questing that Joseph V. Wilcox be appointed Personal Represen­ tative of Gerald Chandler. SS No. 371-28-3614A and who lived at 240 East North, Hastings, Mich­ . igon. who died March 24, 1984, r and left personal property located in Calhoun County. CREDITORS ARE NOTIFIED THAT copies of all claims against the ------ Deceased must be presented. personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative ond to •he Court on or before October 10. 1986 Notice is further given that the •state will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Doted: July 22. 1986 Joseph V. Wilcox. Personal Representative CHARLES A. ROBISON (PI9533) Attorneys for Personal I Representative * ’ll North Eaton Street I Albion, Michigan 49224 I r P-31) < MORTGAGE SALE Default has occurred in the con­ ditions of a mortgoge made by John Christian Knapp and Linda D. Knopp, husband ond wife Mortgagors, to Colonial Mor­ tgoge Company of Indiana. Inc., an Indiana corporation. Mortgogee, 333 East Washington Blvd.. Fort Wayne. Indiana 46801. doled June 16. 1969. ond record­ ed with the Barry County Register ol Deeds on June 25. 1969. in Liber 195 at Page 572. which was assigned by assignment to Fed­ eral National Mortgoge Associ­ ation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States. 150 South Wacker, Chicago. Illinois, dated July 1, 1969, and recorded with the Borry County Register of Deeds on July 22. 1969 in Liber 196 at Poge 101. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgoge due ond payable for­ thwith. , At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on said mortgoge the sum of Five Thousand. Seven Hundred ond 31/100 Dollar, ($5 700.31). No suit or pro­ ceding ■>' h0" b“" ?! stituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgoge or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by vir­ tue of the power of sole contain­ ed in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided ond to pay said amount with interest os provided in said morgoge, and all legal costs, charges, ond expenses, including atto-ney’s fees allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclos­ ed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder ot the Borry Coun­ ty Courthouse. Hastings. Mich­ igan, the place of holding the Circuit court within the County of Barry City of Hastings. Mich­ igan, on Thursday. September 4. 1986. at 1:00 in the afternoon local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971. (MSA 27A3240|311) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date ol the foreclosure sate. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the Township of Hope. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and more fully described as: Lot 36 of Cosa-Del-Mar of Acker's Point Plat, Sections 15 and 16. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Township of Hope. County ol Borry, Michigan, according to the recorded plot thereof. July 31. 1986 James W. Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Attorneys for Mortgagee 200 Monroe. NW - Suite 555 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (8-21) ©pen fee Thursday, August 7, 1986 • 2-8 p.m. Sunday, August 10,1986 • 12-4 p.m. REFRESHMENTS • DOOR PRIZES • GIFTS Activity Centers will be open for children and adults to experience. �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 31,1986 McDonalds......................................................... 5-7 Brown Jub.......................................................... 3-8 Nashville Merchants........................................3-9 Silver Pennock Hospital........................................... 11-3 Hast. Sanitary................................................. 11-4 Fiberglass............................................................7-6 Larabec Const......................................... 7-7 Art Meade.......................................................... 4-9 Hast. Wrecker................................................. 3-11 Hastings Mens Softball Standings Gold Strohs..................................................................10-3 Bourdo Logging................................................9-5 Chrysler............................................................... 7-5 Hast. Mcrch....................................................... 7-7 £ Sports • • • at a glance by Steve Vedder '1, - \ Bronze Flex Fab............................................................1(M Stevens Trucking.............................................10-5 Ike's Ophans....................................................9-5 Little Ccasars....................................................7-7 Proline.................................................................4-9 Grand St............................................................ 1-14 This Week's Schedule Thurs., July 31 6.15 Brown Jug vs. Hast. Mcrch. 7: 15 Nashville vs. Hast. Mcrch. 8: 15 Nashville vs. Chrysler 9: 15 McDonalds vs. Strohs Fri.. Aug. 1 6: 15 Fiberglass vs. Sanitary 7: 15 Little Ccasars vs. Stevens 8: 15 Little Ccasars vs Wrecker Ijist Week Results Ccasars 5 Proline 3 Thursday’s Best organization. That banquet date again: Aug. 28. !’d enter the Gur Lake Triathon, but I’d sink before I swam an entire mile. Or tip over before I rode a bike 26 miles. Or collapse before I’d finished the 10k Only 36 more days to the first football game. Can someone explain to me where the summer went? Idle thought: Once the new park at the Fish Hatchery is completed, how long do your suppose it will be before the Tyden Park rummies transfer their business down there? Count on the Tigers finishing 7 games out. Make that 9. Maybe 10. The Hastings football team is going to go 5-4, 6-3 tops. Can this town, complete with its hun­ dreds of backseat coaches, make it through an entire fall without criticizing the head football coach'.* Naw. Thai’s the real joy of coaching: Everybody thinks they can do a better job than the man in charge. Me, I’m still worried where the sum­ mer went. As long as predictions are free this week, count on the Hastings girls basket­ ball team going 13-7. Idle thought No. 2: Why wasn’t a bathroom built at the Fish Hatchery soft­ ball field instead of a running track? Some things defy answers. Am I the only one who finds running boring? Riding a bike is infinitely more fun. I hope the group that’s trying to raise money for the new track is finding suc­ cess. Anyone wishing to make a con­ tribution should call Bill Karpinski at the high school. Speaking of needing help, lhe people at Ducks Unlimited are a first class run. I can, however, survive an entire eight hours at my desk. Sometimes. It's tough getting old. The Maple Valley School District Athletic Boosters, the people that finance sports at that schoo, claim if they don’t receive more help they'll fold. The group has raised ony $2,000 of the $12,000 it takes for just the fall sports. Idle thought No. 3: Softball at the Fish Hatchcry doesn't draw the crowds it us­ ed to. Haven't wrapped my 9-iron around a tree all summer. The only place slow-pitch softball is dying out is in Hastings. The reasons: 1) Prospective young players are finding other things to do besides softball 2) Becausc there is only one over-used field in Hastings, most teams only get to play once a week. One item on my summer to-do list which hasn't yet been scratched off is catching a modified softball game in Delton. It takes far more talent to excel defen­ sively in slow-pitch over fast-pitch. Really Don. High school summer football and basketball programs are getting out of hand throughout the state, but the Hastings coaches seem to have their pro­ grams under control. The programs are neither too long or involved. Proline 9 Ike's 7 Merchants 7 McDonalds 0 Art Meade 20 Grand St. 19 Hast 16 Bourdo 15 Bourdo 10 Nashville 6 Rick Mauchmer of the Strohs softball team raps a hit against the Nashville Merchants in a 9-1 win over the Merchants. Strohs currently leads the Gold league with a 10-3 mark, a game and a half over second place Bour­ do Logging. Hastings Chrysler is 7-5 and 3V2 games behind Strohs, which needs only to win 4 of its last 6 lo clinch the league title. Pennock Hospital at 11-3 and Flexfab at 10-4 lead the Silver and Bronze divisions. Still in first— Strohs 9 Nashville I Chrysler 13 Strohs 10 Womens Softball League Flexfab 4 Stevens 3 Red Division July 29 Standings Bruce’s Water Cond......................................... 8-2 Hastings City Bank...........................................8-2 Piston Ring.........................................................5.5 Variety Shop...................................................... 5.5 County Seat.........................................................4-6 J&J Auto.......................................................... 0-10 Results July 29 County Seat 5 City Bank 10 Sanitary Service 9 Flex Fab 6 Larabec 16 Wrecker 6 Pennock 14 Fiberglass 12 Home Run Derby Gold D. Robinson, Hast. Merch. 8 B. Hanford. Chrysler 6 M. Robinson, Hast. Merch. 5 M. Simons, Jug 4 M. Truboa, Strohs 4 B. Daniels, Hast. Merfh. 3 Silver Stonehouse, Wrecker 8 J. Scheier, Proline 3 M. Hausc, Stevens 2 J. RpwscL Sanitary 2 Variety Shoppe 9 J&J 1 Re-Elect BOB BENDER Varsity equipment issue for the Hastings football team will be Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the fieldhouse. Equipment issue for lhe freshmen and junior varsity teams will be Aug. 8 al 6:30 p.m. at the fieldhouse. The first meeting of the year will be Aug. 11 at 8 a.m. in the bleachers. All players should come prepared to practice with shorts. Andrus 15 The Seventh Annual Thomapplc Valley Ducks Unlimited Banquet will be held in Hastings on August 28th. The event is an opportunity for conserva­ tionists to support habitat improvement for over 300 species of wildlife in the United States and Canada. A wildlife art auction will feature original and limited edition artwork by nationally famous artist. Prizes for sportsmen D&H 20 Brown Jug 10 Men’s Mon. Night Golf League Make up game for June 23 - D&H forfieted by Brown Jug. Business Climate -BLUE DIVISION Sports • Michigan State Chamber of Commerce • Michigan Automobile Dealers • Michigan Food Dealers Health Care • Michigan Hospital Association • Michigan Doctors • Michigan Pharmacists Education MISSION HTTJ-S, Calif. (AP) _ If your • Michigan Education Association kids say up after bedtime _ for whatever • Michigan Assoc, of School Administrators reason _ they may pay for it later in life, • Michigan Vocational - Technical Assoc. saya • Michigan Milk Producers Association Law Enforcement California sleep researcher and therapist Aa many as one-third of America's 40 Agriculture • Michigan Farm Bureau a State Representative million insomniacs may have picked up the 88th DISTRICT their parents, who themselves might have ailment from the bad habits they got from suffered insomnia, according to Dr. Michael Stevanoa of Holy Cross Hospital here. "Staying up after bedtime, watching TV in bed, not getting up at a regular time in • Michigan Sheriff s Association • Fraternal Order of Police tte morning, can all lead to problems later in life," notes Stevenson, a psychologist at Quote from U.S. Congressman Paul Henry: “Bob Bender is one of the most respected legislators in Lansing. Hard working, an effective advocate for his constituents, unimpeachable integrity ...I wish we had more Bob Benders in the State House. ’ ’ BENDER ^efuttceo* lhe hospital's Sleep Disorders Center. "Children, especially 10-to-12-year-olds, Stole ^e^teAenlolioe Paid tor by... Bender for State Representative Committee, Elsie Furrow. Treas., 1417 S. Jefferson. Hastings. Ml 49058 One of the psychologist's recommendations for school children is a positive sleeping environment, including a good bed. According to Marion Artinger, an interior designer aid consultant to ARCO Chemical Co., a manufacturer of polyurethane chemicals for the bedding industry, two types of mattresses are available for children _ innerspring and all-foam. “When buying a foam mattress," says Ms. Artinger, “ifa important that parents make sure the polymer foam density _ pure polyurethane with no compounds added _ is 1.8 pounds per cubic foot or higher for good support and durability." From Stevenson, other tips for parents to hive extremely strong sleep-wake cycles, so help their kids stay off die road-to-insomnia few if any suffer from chronic insomnia. But include: as wt get older, those sleep-wake cycles _ Have a regular time for going to bed, become weaker. Poor sleep habits picked up during childhood can make it hard to fall and a regular time for getting up in the asleep.* Many suffering from "childhood onset insomnia," Stevenson says, may have undetected abnormalities in the systems that control wakefulness and sleep. But more often, the reason the child cannot v Re-Elect sleep is emotional rather than morning. _ Use the bedroom for sleeping only, with TV-watching, homework, telephoning and^ entertaining being done elsewhere in the house. _ Don't send children to their room as punishment, because instead of associating a bedroom with sleeping, a child may equate Physiological, te explaining: "Stress as a cause of insomnia is just as the bedroom with punishment. real far children as for adults. It’s very just before going to bed, for even kids should have time to unwind and relax before important far children to have good 'sleep hygiene.' Not only will it help them with their achoolwork, but it could also help them adate" will be many and varied for those who attend. Tickets are $30 available through the mail by writing Ducks Unlimited Tickets, P.O. Box 186, Hastings, MI. 49058. You may pur­ chase your ticket direct from Al and Pete's Sport Shop in Hastings or from any D.U. committee person. (Tickets purchased by August 1st offer a chance on a Winchester 20 ga. pump shotgun - Early Bird). Hastings Country Club Coleman Ins. 12 Fighting for Improvements in... shoes, socks and t-shirts. Head coach Jeff Simpson also announced the team’s annual Meet the Team Night will be Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in lhe lecture hall. In addition, Hastings’ annual varsity scrim­ mage with Plainwell will be Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Hastings. The Saxons’ freshmen and junior varsity teams will play at Plainwell that day at 4:30 p.m. Ducks Unlimited Banquet set for Aug. 28 Bruces 4 Piston Ring 5 Make up game for July 15 played July 24 County Seat 10, J&J 0 Blue Division Standings Andrus Chevy Buick....................................... 12-0 D&H Builders ..................................................8-1 Little Brown Jug................................................5-7 Coleman Ins........................................................3-9 Big Wheel......................................................... 2-10 Results July 28 4 Equipment issue dates set for football a better night's rest when they're this space sponsored by- _ Don't let your children do homework going to bed. _ Provide a good sleep environment, with proper ventilation, heating and quiet in addition to a good bed. 1009 W. Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058-1790 945-4333 MATCH RESULTS 7-28... J. Rugg 44- 4; L. Gillespie 48-4; D. O'Connor 45-4; L. Kornstodt 54-4; P. Hodges 42-4; B. McGin­ nis 4S-4p; E. Mathews 39-4; J. Coletnon 37-4; T. Sutherlond 45- 0; J. Jocobs 41-0; J. Ketchum 47-0; B. Stanley 49-0; T. Sutherland 45-0; H. Bottcher 53-0; J. Jacobs 41-0; J. Echtenaw 63-0; B. Stanley 49-4; J. Panfil 48-4; I. Kronstadt 54-4; P. Hodges 42-4; P. Hodges 42-4; D. Goodyear 52-2; E. Mathews 39-4; J. Panfil 63-0: J. Echtenaw 63-0; J. Jocobs 41-0; G. Cove 50-0; J. Ponfil 48-0; W. Niti 47-2; G. Cove 50-0 STANDINGS...O. O'Connor 39; P. Hodges 38; W. Nitz 34; B. AAcGinnis 29; J. Rugg 28; J. Col­ eman 27; E. Mathews 26: T. Sutherland 23; D. Goodyear 22; B. Stanley 21; J. Ketchum 17; J. Echtenaw 16; L. Kornstodt 16; J. Jacobs 15; H. Bottcher 14. J. Panfil 14; L. Gillespie 14; G. Cove 11. PAIRING FOR 8-4 BACK NINE...J. Ketchum vs. P. Hodges; J. Panfil vs. L. Kornstadt; B. McGinnis vs. J. Echtenaw; D. Goodyear vs. H. Bottcher; J. Coleman vs. W. Nitz; 8. Stanley s. D. O'Connor G. Cove vs. T. Sutherland; J. Jocobs vs. J. Rugg; E. AAathewt vs. L. Gillespie. -GREEN DIVISION— MATCH RESULTS 7-26... B. Youngs 44-4; B. Willison 44-3; R. Teegardln 46-3; D. Dowe 50-0; B. Youngs 44-1; M. Dorman 47-1; M. Dorman 47-4; R. Erroir 49-0; D. Bedhun 56 0. STANDINGS...B. Willison 22; J. Walker 16; D. Gauss 16; R. Teegardln 14; K. Smith 14; B. Youngs 12; M. Dorman It; R. Dowe 10; R. Miller 9; D. Beduhn 8; N. Gardner 8; R. Erroir 4. FAIRING FOR 8 4 BACK NINE... R. Erroir vs. D. Gauss; B. Youngs vs. K. Smith; B. Willison vs. R. Teegordin; R. Miller vs. N. Gardner; M. Dorman vs. R. Dawe; D. Beduhn vs. J. Walker. -GOLD DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-28... T. Chase 41-3; 8. Rohde 48-2; B. Miller 44-2; G. Hamaty 47-1; B. Krueger 45-2; D. Jarman 49-2; J. Fisher 36-4; G. Holman 45-4; J. Kennedy 52-0. G. Ironside 42-0. STANDINGS...B. Miller 34; T. Chose 34 8. Krueger 31; D. Jar­ man 31. 8. Rohde 28; D. Lorenger 24. G. I'onside 22; 8. Hollister 22. I. Long 20; G.Holmon 20; J, Fisher 20; B. Slock 19; G. Hamaty 18; J. Hoke 18: J. Kennedy 16; D. Cotter IS; B. Vondorveon 14, D. Foster 10 PAIRING FOR 8-4 FRONT NINE... J Fisher vs B. Hollister; B. Vanderveon vs. D. lorenger; J. Hoke vs. G Holman; B. Stock vs. L. Lang G. Ironside vs. D. Cotier. D Foster vs. J. Ken­ nedy; D. Jarman vs. G. Homoty; B. Krueger vs. T. Chose. B. Miller vs. B. Rohde. —ItfD DIVISION— MATCH RESULTS 7-28... P. lubieniecki 48-4; A. Havens 48-4; F. McMillon 45-4; G. Lawrence 48-4: D. Hall 50-0; P. Siegel 600: M. Cook 56-0; 5. Baxter 55-0 H. Burke 43-4; A. Havens 48-4p; L. Perry 40-4; H. Stanlake 47-0 G. Etter 53 0; C. Morey 52-0. STANDINGS... P. Lublenlecki 39; G. Crothers 38; J. Hopkins 37; D. Hall 34; F. McMillan 30; H. Burke 29; L. Garlnger 26; L. Perry 23; A. Havens 23; C. Morey 23; D. Jocobs 23; P. Siegel 22; H. Stanlake 21; S. Baxter 20; G. Lawrence 19; M. Cook 17; G. Etter 12; M. Bacon 0. PAIRINGS FOR 8-4 BACK NINE...D. Jocobs vs. D. Hall; P. Lubienieckl vs. G. Crothers; J. Hopkins vs. A. Havens; L. Perry vs. L. Garlinper; G. Etter vs. C. Morey; P. Siegel vs. M. Bacon; H. Burke vs. G. Lawrence; F. McMillon vs. S. Baxter H. Stanlake vs. M. Cook. -SILVER DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-28... S. Williams 39-4; H. Wattles 41-4; T. Cleveland 44-4; P. Edwards 44-2; J. Austin 64-0; P. AAogg 42-0; S. Williams 39-0; B. Weller 41-2; J. Burkholder 45-4; T. Bellgroph 44-4; T. Cleveland 44-4; D. Brower 48-4; B. losty 47-0; S. Williams 39-0; T. Hor­ ding 44-0 . Austin 64-0. STANDINGS...P. Edwards 35; D. Ellis 32; S. Williams 32; J. Burkholder 30; L. Archer 30; B. Weller 28; T. Bellgroph 25; T. Hrdlng 23; B. Cove 22; H. Wat­ tles 20; T. Cleveland 19; 8. Kubiak 19; P. AAogg 17; B. Wiersum 17; 8. losty 17; B. LoJoye 16; D. Brower 14; J. Austin 12. PAIRINGS FOR 8-4 FRONT NINE...B. losty vs. T. Bellgroph; S. Williams vs. B. Wiersum; T. Harding vt. J. Austin; P. AAogg vs. T. Cleveland; D. Brower vs. H. Wattles: B. Kubiak vs. J. Burkholder; B. LoJoye vs. P. Ed words: B. Cove vs. B. Weller; D. Ellis vs. L. Archer. —WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 7-28... D. Dimmers 55-4; R. Newton 57-3: T. Johnson 49-4; M. Dlmond 52-4; F. Markle 51-0; G. Brown 59-1; J. Toburen 47-0; H. Nolan 62-0; M. McPhillips 63-2; E. Bohannon 42-4; M. Flohr 52-4; M. Flohr 52-2; T. Willio-n 62-0; H. NoIon 62-0. STANDINGS... F. AAarkle 35; M. Flohr 33; M. Dlmond 29; E. Bohannon 28; T. Boop 24; N. Carter 24; T. Jonson 21; J. Toburen 19; R. Newton 19; D. Dimmers 19; H. Nolan 16; G. brown 14; D. Hoekstra 14; C. Crultenden 13; M. McPhillips 12; T. Williams 12. PAIRING FOR 8-4 FRONT NINE...T. William vs. M. McPhillips; D. Dimmers vs. M. Flohr; G. Brown vs. T. Johnson: M. Dimond vs. R. Newton; C. Crutienden vs. E. Bohannon; J. Toburen vs. H. NoIon; F. AAorkle D Hoekstra. �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, July 31,1986- Page 9 Woodland News TIk Woodland Lions Club me. Towdav evening a their den on Main Street They had a meal of meal oaf Sloped p.Haloes. tLsed Mlad. fruit salad, baked beans and rice pudwinvesPrC,WrRi b> mcmbers and members' John Abney sons the one guest among lhe 20 men present. 6 r„,A?k.r SC mCal' llK Lions cnmP|elcd plans for the Hasvauan Ham dinner they plan lo serve to lhe public on Saturday, August 2. That meal will be served in Herald Classic Memorial Park from 4 io 6:30 p.m. All pro«»ls sv.ll go to the Carl Jordan Memorial Scholarship Fund. Grams are given from this year “ Tou"‘ PeoP1' from Moodland graduating from Lakewood High School who plan to go to colleges or univer­ sities for further education. Barbara Blocher of Woodland is engaged to Kevin M. Wilson. She is a 1983 graduate of Lakewood High School and is currently employed by Stiffler Travel Agency in Ionia. Miss Blocher is the daughter of Raymond and Karolyn Blocher who live on Coats Grove Road. Wilson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Wilson of Hastings. An October 4 wedding is being planned. For several years the Woodland Fire Department has held a Kids Night on ■ Thurs­ day evening during the summer. Some years they have entertained 90 youngsters. The evening’s free entertainment includes a ride on afire engine with the siren blowing part of the time and handling a fire hose with the help of a fireman. • Anyone young enough to want to ride a fire engine through the countryside is welcome. Parents often accompany very young children. , Every rider receives an ice cream treat before leaving the fire bam. Children who warn to ride should start gathering at the fire bam on Main Street around 6 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church held a 130<h an­ niversary celebration on Sunday. About 200 people enjoyed a dinner of barbecued chicken, baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw, ice cream and cake held in the fellowship hall. The fellowship committee planned the event and the chicken was cooked in a pit at the Ed Markwart home so there was no mess on the church grounds. After dinner. Pastor Cliff Randall announc­ ed it was Carl Brodbeck's 80th birthday, and the group sang Happy Birthday to him. Everyone moved in to the sanctuary at 7:45 for a hymn sing. John Fisher served as master of ceremonies and song leader. After three hymns had been sung. Pastor Randall read a letter from former pastor of Zion. Randall J. Metz. More hymns were enjoyed before an in­ strumental group was introduced by John Fisher who said the group was known throughout Woodland, throughout Michigan and, in fact, throughout the world. They were John Kennedy playing a guitar, Pastor Cliff Randall playing an accordian, and Duane Reuther playing an electric string bass. They sang four songs including "Do, Lord." The congregation requested that they play "Do. Lord." again as an encore. After John Fisher led three more hymns. Sunday morr ing. and attended the 130th an­ niversary celebnion at the church. She.*® return lo her home in Kalamazoo the middle by Catherine Lucas of this week Bob and Virginia Crockford entertained Pastor Randall read another letter This one was from former Pastor George Nieman who left Zion in 1957. His letter said last year his present church celebrated the 40th anniver­ sary of both his ordination and his marriage with him. Before the group singing ended. Pastor Cliff Randall talked about the theme of the celebration. "Blessed To Be A Blessing". Former pastor Paul Geiger, who was a special guest for the celebration, spoke. Pastor George served at Zion Lutheran from 1940 to 1944. His mother lived with him in the parsonage during his time in Wcxxiland. He married after he left here, and his wife. Una. came with him to lhe anniversary party. Pastor George is now retired and lives six months each year in Saginaw and six in Arizona. He said he came here right out of the seminary and the four years he spent here were great. He mentioned two things which happened while at Zion Lutheran. The first event he remembered was the Helen Brodbeck-Gailcn Miski wedding. He said it was the first wedding he ever perform­ ed. As he did not like the small altar in the old church building, he borrowed a huge purple velvet curtain from the local undertaker to dress up the front of the church for the wedding. They also used two seven candle candelabras in front of the velvet curtian. and a sudden, severe wind gust blew in through the open windows and knocked the candles down onto the borrowed curtain, spilling wax on it. The next time he went to the funeral parlor, they had a new scarlet curtain, and he has always suspected Mr. Brodcck had to spend more on the wedding that he had planned. He also mentioned the last year he was pastor, Lawrence Bird visited the church on its annual meeting day in January and the next issue of the Woodland News - the local Woodland newspaper at that time - carried a report that the church had gained 14 new members and had raised the pastor's salary. After the closing hymns. "Blest Be The Ties That Bind" and "On Our Way. Rejoic­ ing." were sung. Pastor closed the event with a benediction. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Daniels and Megan recently returned from a trip to Copper Har­ bor and hie Royalc National Park. As Mrs. Daniels had recently recovered from a foot in­ jury. she did not do much hiking, but she said she greatly enjoyed the island park and the vacation. They stayed at the lodge while in the park. Since last Wednesday. Norma Reuther has been visiting at the farm where she lived for her entire married life. The farm b now the home of her son. Duane Reuther, and his wife. Ann. She said there was a lot of excite­ ment around the place as the house is being remodeled. Norma went to the annual Street Clcarns Ball Saturday night at a mall in Battle Creek with her son who played in the band. She said she enjoyed it very much. During her visit to lhe Woodland area. Mrs. Reuther has been visiting \vith friends and relatives, attended Zion Lutheran Church on her great-niece. Kathleen Baker, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Baker of Kalamazoo, from Tuesday through Saturday last week at their home on Volte Road. Kathleen went out to dinner with several Lions members wives Tuesday evening and enjoyed u pizza at a Lake Odessa restaurant. Others besides J?'her ,ames Bozung. fcb“r P’Cn'C W're Mrs Al w. v: CrocMord and Mr. and Al ^^l“nS“dlhe" family. (Ba'rba^’n ^ to thir hn Zion TtartL Bradley Glllaspte, Sr. eutJler) left Woodland to return " l30lh • >fter the dinner. Virginia and Kathleen who enjoyed the even­ ing out were Nell Stannard. Mcrccdcth severa! /L^nS' ®yro" and Bria"' “ »P™« eludin. m Woodland wii*i relatives inRSr^?r“<IP*ren“- Gcne and FranC« McMillen and Cathy Lucas. St. Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Th^r CanC"C and “ward Markwan. them G'llasple liildghler, Becky, was with Odessa held a noon picnic and a 4 p.m. gon outing at Centennial Acres near Sunfield on Sunday. These events were to welcome their mfP The entire family returned to Wisconsin Sunday evening. Legal Notice PWAIITIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PVBUC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PRO­ PERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER IN­ TERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on Wednesday, August 6, 1986. at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Prairieville Township Holl, 10115 South Norris Rood, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE at this public hearing include, in brief, tho following: 1. Tho proposd rezoning of an area of land generally described os extending approximately 200 feet oast of the Norlh-Sculh por­ tion of Handy Lane in Prairieville Township and more specificlally described as follows: Tho westerly 200 feet of lhe south % of tho southeast 7* of the nor­ thwest ’/< of Land Section 8 in ' PralrivvilU Township ond also lhe western 200 feet of the north­ east 7« of the southwest 7. of Land Section 8 located north of Handy Lane. The parcel is proposed to be re­ zoned from an "A” Agricultural District zoning classification to c proposed "R-7' Single-Family ond Two-Famlly, Medium Density. Residential District zoning classif­ ication. If is also proposed to amend the Prairieville Township Master Land Use Plan so as to change the present “A" Agricultural classification ‘a a proposed "Medium Density Residential" land use classification with land. 2. Such other ond further mat- fore the Planning Commission at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed tentative text of the Zoning ond Land Use Plan amendments to be considered, as well as the Township Zoning Ordinance, Township Zoning Map. and Township Land use Master Plan, may be examined at the Prairieville Township Holl located at 10115 South Norris Road within the Township at any reasonable time from ond after the first publication of this notice until and including the time of public hearing and may be fur­ ther examined al the public hearing. The Prairieville Township Plan­ ning Commission ond Township or following tho public hooring All interested persons ore in­ vited to be present to participate in discussion on the matter PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armintrout. Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Rood Delton, Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 (7-31) Northland Optical Anthonys to observe 50th wedding anniversary In honor of the 50<h wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Anthony, their children and grandchildren request the pleasure of your company at an open house on Sunday. August 10th from 2-6 p.m. at 13051 Kellogg School Rd., Delton, MI. (Congrats Henry and Ellenc!) Rudd-Drake announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. William Rudd of Middleville announce the engagement of their daughter. Sharon Anne Rudd, to David Gale Drake, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Drake of Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescription Sunglasses Nashville. The bride-to-be is a 1980 graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School. She is currently Frames Repaired or Replaced Prescriptions Filled Safety Glasses Contact Lens Supplies — Ask Ab hlldren's Frame Warranty — employed by Mr. Fables restaurants of Grand Rapids.She spent 14 months with The Agape' I Local Birth Announcements IT’S A GIRL Donald and Mary Ann Hall. Hastings. July 18. 9:10 p.m.. 8 lbs. 16 oz. James and Christine Cotant. Melissa Sue, July 24. 7 lbs., 15 ozs. Grandparents are Beverly and Alan Kennedy and Joann Cotant ; and Richard Cotant all of Hastings. Steven and Marjorie Habegger, : Shelbyville. July 23. 5:07 a.m.. 7 lbs. 2 ozs. Nancy Rosenberger and Timothy Rowland, ! Nashville. July 25. 9:20 a.m.. 7 lbs. 7 ozs. Leonard and Lctha Standler, Hastings. July 28. 6:40 p.m. 7 lbs., 8 ozs. Insurance Plans Blue Cross Provider Players, a Christian music and drama group of Lake Wales. Florida. Her fiance is a 1973 graduate of Maple Valley High School. He served eight years in Monday 8:30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Tuea.-Fri. 8 JO a.m. to 5 JO p.m. the U.S. Navy. He is an electrician for Georgia-Pacific Corp, in Grand Rapids. 1510 North Broadway — Hastings — The couple is planning a September 20 wedding. Call... 945-3906 REPORT OF CONDITION IT'S TWIN BOY S Charles and Cheryl Wymer. Nashville. July 28. 10:25 a.m.. 6 lbs.. 12% ozs. and 10:27 : a.m.. 7 lbs. 2 ozs. ; Karla and Albert Arens. Hastings. July 29. 1:36 p.m., 6 lbs. 1 oz. and 2:25 p.m.. 6 lbs.. 2 : oz. Consolidating domestic and foreign subsidiaries of the National Bank of Hastings in the State of Michigan at the close of business on June 30, 1986. Published in response to coll mode by Comptroller of the Currency, under title 12, United States Code, Section 161. Comptroller of the Currency 7th District Charter Number 13857 STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES — ASSETS Ji H0* ' LOSE WEIGHT BECAUSE YOU ARE A WONDERFUL PERSON NOT IN ORDER TO BECOME ONE If I can do it, so can you!” DIET DIET Make Your Commitment Today! GEORGE CURTIS from Hastings has lost 40 lbs.! 'i • , j 1 Thanks Diet Center. You're Terrific George Curtis NOW! 1615 South Bedford Road M-37 INEXT TO CAPPON OIL) Hastings, Michigan 49058 1 ' EXET._ 1 rn CENTER^ e/£fit Loss Pr° z Ph. 948-4033 OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL ... 685-6881 Hours: Monday thru Friday 7 a m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon 300 11,099 135 none 10,964 none 804 none none none none 458 24,596 Deposits: In domestic offices Noninterest-bearing••• Interest-bearing In foreign offices. Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs Noninterest-bearing.................................................................» Interest-bearing............................................................................................... Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase in domestic offices of the bank and of its Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and in IBFs Demand notes Issued to the U.S. Treasury Other borrowed money................................................................................................... Mortgoge Indebtedness ond obligations under capitalized leases Bonk* liability on acceptances executed and outstanding .................................... Notes ond debentures subordinated to deposits...................................................... Other liabilities total liabilities Limited-life preferred stock 21.324 6.667 14.657 non* none none none none none none none none 180 21,504 none — EQUITY CAPITAL — losing weight and wants to learn how to keep it off. BEFORE $2,297 800 8,973 — LIABILITIES — decision to go o the Diet Center on May 2. 1986, after hearing Paul Harvey, the nationwide news commentator, say “The Diet Center was the place lo go if you wanted to lose pounds and inches and learn how to keep it off, with their nutritional five phase program." I know today, I made the right decision and Paul Harvey was right. I'm 40 pounds lighter and feel great about myself. I had to make many changes in my eating habits, and I followed the program exactly. I was a big pop drinker, two 8-packs a day. The counselors slowly broke me down to not more than two a day, and sometimes I only have one, and that's diet pop. I cook for myself and my son. so this was another change for me. Learning to cook nutritionally. I made a commitment and I was determined to be a winner and reacn my goal. The counselors were fantastic. They believed in me and guided and supported me all the way. I i never missed a day going in for my daily weigh-in and ’ Jt t , W counseling. That was important to me. ;\ I know that following the five-phase Diet Center program is why I am a winner today The Image One nutrition classes, the fifth phase, were so important to me They taught me behavior modification, and lifetime maintenance The recipes and cooking done m class have also helped Stop by the Diet Center and meet the counselors Let them tell you about their program There's no obligation t highly recommend the program to anyone that needs help Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin Interest-bearing balances Securities Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell in domestic offices of the bank and of its Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and In IBFs ........................................................... I.................................................... Loons and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve,................................................................ Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve Assets held In trading accounts Premises ond fixed assets (Including capitalized leases) Other real estate owned Investments In unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies Customers' liability to this bonk on acceptances outstanding Intangible assets........................................................................................................... Other assets................................................................................. .................................. Total assets 0*£ none 450 500 2.142 none 3.092 24,596 NOTE: $200,000 U.S. Government Securities in the foregoing statement are pledged to secure Public Deposits including $33,284.92 of the Treasurer of the State of Michigan as required b. law. We, the undersigned directors, attest to tho corI, Morion K. Wurm. Coshier, ' of the obove-nomed bonk do hereby declore thot this Report of Con­ redness of this statement of resources ond liabil­ dition is true ond correct to the best of my know­ ities. We declare that it has been examined by ledge and belief. us, and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the in­ Marion K. Wurm structions and Is true and correct. July 22, 1986 Perpetual preferred stock Common stock..................................................................................... Surplus Undivided profits and capital reserves Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments Total equity capital■ ■ • ■ • •................................................................. Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, ond equity capital Directors ... E.B. Caukin Robert W. Sherwood Jack E. Echtinaw �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 31,1966 Th. HASTINGS BANNER - Call (B1«) B4M061 _ B^SSIFIBDrAPS (iarafje Sale Jobs Wan fid II anted NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE: Thursday. July 31 St Friday, August 1, 8:30am to 5:00pm, 331 E. Charla. Antique rocker, bow, some furniture, baby items, childrens clothing & toys, lots of misc. WANTED: teacher needs someone to care for 4 year old in our home foe the school year. References required. Please phooe 948-9159 WANTED TO LEASE: Responsible executive family will lease or lease purchase 3 plus bedroom home in Hastings area. Must be clean. Needed by September I. 1-452-1239 YARD SALE 9-5, Monday, Aug. 4,838 W. Green, Hastings, baby clothes, toys, dishes, miscellaneous. FORD ECONOLINE 100 van, 1974, has pop top, tommy Up, good, 792-6697 ____________ GARAGE SALE at 5665 E. Stale Rd., 5!6 miles east of Hastings.July 31, Aug. 1 and halfday Aug 2, 930 ajn., till ? Portable washer and dryer, 1977 Olds 88, good school clothes, knick knacks, dishes baby items, lots of misoellaneous car parts. IIa sines FLAT BED TRAILER will haul hay, straw and equipment 852-1858 TYPING AND WORD PROCESSING: Resumes to long reports. Theses and/or disertations. Ability to store, recall, reuse or change all docu­ ments. Legal and Medical exper­ ience. Phooe 616-945-3671 or 616-698-8843 __________ -I- or Sale 1 aitnnoli FOR SALE: 1977 Ford Mustang, 2 door, 4 speed stick shift, $695. CaU 948-8670 Help Wanted FOR SALE: two louvered glass windows with storms, 8’x5* including 36” louvered outside door, great for enclosing porch, best offer. Also 36” aluminum Cross Buck storm door, like new, $50. 948-2381 800-922-8957 FOSTER Real I. stale NOTICE The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Mental Health Servica will be held on Thuradav, August 7, 1986 at 8:00am in the conference room. Any interested person is invited EARN MORE CASH repre­ EVENINGS FREE? Show your Toys full or part time. Demonstrators earn to 25ft. We deliver! Trip and Prize Prog­ rams. Free Sample Program. FAMILIES Sand sonwona a NEEDED: to work with Moor ad— troubled youth and their fami­ lies. Training/Support prov ided. Ph. 9484051 5360 per month plus expenses. Can 965-3247 ------------------------------------------------HAPPY BIRTHDAY HELP WANTED waitresses, LINDA IL bartenders, bowling center LOVE, MOM employees, must be 18 yean or Also needed kitchen help. * 1 Apply in person between 2' pjn. ~ i wt ., 10 BEAUTIFULLY WOODED ACRES near Gaylord and the Pigeon River Forest. Survcj and Title Insur­ ance. $8000 with $100 down, $80 per month on 9% Land Contract Call 616-938-1097 day or evening or write Northern Land Co. at 5875 Andorra Drive Unit Cl, Williamsburg, MI „ vm* Legal Notice 49690. or. M-37, Middleville._______ _______ o:------CLOVERDALE: 5 wooded ------------------------------------ acres with small year around SHARP HOMEMAKERS: STATE Of MICHIGAN cottage, 300 ft. frontage on small Need extra cash? Earn money, PROBATE COURT COUNTY Of BARRY private lake, $32,000 or best have fun A make new friends MJMJCAT10M NOTICK offer. Phone 1-381-8676 wilh Christmas Around the MCCAMD KSTATE World. Free kit, training A FOR SALE: 20 acres woods. 3 File No. 86-19522-SE supplies. Call 948-8970 or to 4 mites west of Hastings, 1/2 Estate of GLADYS L. DOSTER, 795-7431 Deceased. Social Security No. mile off black top. Beautiful ------ ------ -----------------------------------365-68-9023. building spot Call 945-3755 WAITRESSES AND COOKS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: after 3pm. wanted. *"* Call GILKEY LAKE Your interest in the estate moy TAVERN. 671-5870 for HOUSE FOR SALE: on Wall be barred or affected by this appointment Lk. Famished. CaU 623-8485. TAKE NOTICE: On Augutt 18. SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES FREE ESTIMATES SALES and SERVICE Phon* 946-2073 Lyle L Thomas courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richord N. loughrin Judge ol P.obotw, a hearing will be held on the petition of Donald C. Do«tof requesting that Donald C. Doiler be appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Gladys L. Doster, who lived at 7280 W. Osborne Road, Dolton, Michigan and who died July 3. 1986: and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated Juno 27. 1957, be admitted to Advantage Business Machines 428 S, Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Dictation Equipment Typewriters All Makes and Models Calculators Cash Registers Copiers hair• crt krw of »oid d«»oj»d b« Creditor* or. notified that copie* or by moil, to both the Personal Representative ond to the Court on or before October 16, 1986. Notice is further given thot the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of INSURANCE DONALD C. DOSTER INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Ratirement • Life Home Auto Since 1908 r^'"' Farm Business Mobil* Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle • “irn * Church. He and his wife. Mary Ann. have five children: Ronald. Blake. Janice Raftler. Donald and Pamela Landon. ( onimunily \otici* senting MERRI-MAC's 100ft GUARANTEED line of Gifts, Toys and Home Decor. No Investment, Delivering or Collecting! Excellent Pay, Bonuses, Prizes. UNLIMITED TERRITORY! Car A phone needed. 1-800-992-1072 Barry County Board of Commissioners, continued ■ I do chink we should put it up lo ■ vote for all the people and let them decide " In community oriented activities. Landon is treasurer of the Grange and a member of the Moose Lodge and Freeport Methodist Orvin H. Moore Orvin H. Moore, 35, also is a farmer and a farm equipment dealer. He resides at 7551 N. Hager Rd.. Nashville. Moore is seeking the District 4 seat "to try and provide better communications between county officials and the people of the district. Some of the District 4 elected officials have asked me to run," be said. Moore was defeated in the last county board election when he sought a county commission seat. Asked why he feels qualified to serve ai the county level, Moore responded, "I have been involved in farming all my life and I have been involved in the farm equipment business all my life. Also, I have served four years on the board of review of Castleton Township.” Concering issues he feels are important, he said, "Let’s put some of the county govern­ ment on a level that all people feel they know what is going on and some feeling that they (the people) have some say in what does happen. "I know that one person can not run the af­ fairs of the county, but at the very least I do know that a lot can be accomplished by work­ ing together," he commented. Moore said "I think that the '4-mill (for county parks) would take a big burden off of the county budget, if passed. The parks (com­ mission) would know up front how much money they would have for their budget. The money that would normally go to the parks could go into other badly Deeded areas." A first vice president of the Nashville Lions Club, Moore also is active in helping with Lit­ tle League football. He and wife Nancy Kay, a secretary­ bookkeeper, have three children: Jeffrey, 13, Alice, 10 and Wayne. 8. DISTRICT 6 In District 6 (Hope, Baltimore ___ and Orangeville townships, excluding the Southwest portion of Orangeville), Ethel M. Boze and George Zachary are vying for the Republican nomination. The primary elector winner will square-off in the November elec­ tion against incumbent Paul Kiel, unopposed in the primary. Regarding qualifications to serve as a coun­ ty commissioner, she said, "being on the Barry County Social Servica Board for five years, 1 have learned how to deal with many things and how to work very well with all peo­ ple.” Boze currently serves as vice chairman of the social services board. ”1 think that a barrier free courthouse is very important,” Boze said when asked about issues she feels are important in this election. She added, “The commissioners are going to need the support of the people to get this ac­ complished. It (a barrier free building) would Dowling. Ml 49050 Richard J. Hudson (PI 5220) parks, Boze said, “Chariton Park is not one of my priorities. Mr. (Irving) Charlton didn't leave (hat park property to the people of Barry County for it to become a financial burden to them. He (Chariton) was very conservative with his finances. He would want the park managed in the same manner. I think we need to develop more personal initiative and las high finance." ' ’ JIM, JOHN, DAVE, at B4S-3412 Floats and Marching Units Wanted REAL ESI A IE Our 46th Year Hasting. (616) 945-5182 The Hastings SummerFest/Sesqulcentennial Committees are seeking entries for the parade at ... “JoR "Quality Dre Cleaning for over 30 yaaro" primary. Formore information call...'- P. Richard Daan 945-2454 8retJ-5J8Kaa.-fri.tJrt.HJt Incumbent Dean. 59. of 1187 Ogimxs. Hastings, is a retired industrial representative for Republic Steel Co. Dean has served on the county board three different times, from 1966-67. 1981-82 and CAR & TRUCK REPAIR ndrus 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sarrica Haan: Mondoy 8 to 8 Tue.doy-Fridoy 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS CIIIW MTMS HITS MmiM Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! handicapped. "I am an experienced county commissioner and I would like to continue serving you.” he said. Kiel, retired, previously worked for UAW Vice President Nelson Jack Edwards in Detroit. Kiel feels that important issues to him, in this election, are more jobs for the people in the county and property tax reform. He is against the millage proposal to sup­ port county parks because "we have a lot of other (county) departments, like the Commis­ sion on Aging that do a lot of good out there and need funding too. I think we are discriminating against the other departments, (if a millage is approved just for Chariton Park). I’m not against Charlton Park because it is an economic development for us, but the other organizations need money too.” Currently, Kiel is treasurer for the Southcentral Commission on Aging and helps raise funds for the Barry County Commission on Aging. He is active in the Gun Lake Lions Club and Gun Lake Snowmobile Club. Kiel's children are all married and are: Keith Kiel, Dennis Kiel, Kay Ann Kiel, Joan Reed, and David Farrand. He has eight grand­ children and a great-grandson. Kiel’s wife Helen died last month. The board position in District 3 (Irving, Rutland and Hastings townships, except for section six of Hastings Township) is being sought by incumbent P. Richard Dean, Republican and Forest J. Foley, a Democrat. Neither candidate has an opponent in the The celebration will focus on the 150th anniversary of the founding of Hastings. Entries with an historical theme are specially wanted. BARRY CLEANERS Incumbent Paul Kiel, 70. a former chair~«nan of-the county board for two terms, has served as a county commissioner since 1978. Kiel, of 4327 Harmony, Shelbyville, says he is seeking reelection because "I believe I can continue to make Barry County and my District 6 a better place to live. By serving on the Economic Development Commission of the county, I can put forth my efforts for more jobs. "I am experienced in many different fields, therefore I would like to continue to use that knowledge to help people, the elderly, and the DISTRICT 3 NOON • Saturday, Aug. 23 LAUNDRY 4 DRY CLEANING desirable location. As we grow we must keep in mind the needs for others as well as ourselves. Our parks and schools will play an important role in our future. In order to have certain extras, we must be willing to pay. Government can't pay for everything." Dean is a former justice of the peace and a former township supervisor. He also has serv­ ed on the social service board and local board of education. His service also inchides the city-county airport board, substance abuse board, small cities grant board. Community activities have included Rotary. Lions (past member). Masonic Lodge. Shrine. Algonquin Lake Association's past president, Barry County School Board, extension service and a leader of 4-H. He is a member of First Presbyterian Church. Dean also has been affiliated wiu the Michigan Sheriff s Association and is active with the Republican Party including service on the county executive committee. He and wife Pauline, a homemaker, have a son Alan R. Dean. 37. Fonst J. Foley Foley. 67. of 6105 Chief Noonday Rd.. Hastings has been active in towfiship and county affairs since 1961 until his retirement in May. 1984, except for three years during that time period. Foley said he served as township and coun­ ty supervisor from 1961-67. He was Rutland Township supervisor and assessor from 1970-84. . He is seeking a county board seat because “I am interested in the betterment and effi­ cient administration of our county government." Concerning his qualifications, Foley notes his “many years of experience in county and township government, always operating a balanced budget under the uniform budget and accounting laws, tax laws and state and federal statutes that govern township and county governments." Better communications and cooperation bet­ ween the public, and township officials to the county commission is an important issue to Foley in this election. He would not comment on his position regarding the millage proposal for county paiks. Foley currently serves on the Advisory Council of the Southcental Michigan Com­ mission on Aging. He also notes that be holds a Level 3 certification from the state of Michigan for assessing and appraisal of property. He and his wife. Bethel, have two children: Gary L. Foley, 45, and Sharon E. Curtiss, 43. Paul Kiel better serve all the nermle ” (7-31) Gaorga Zachary Candidate George Zachary. 8249 Guernsey Lake Rd.. Delton, is retired from the Upjohn Co. where he was a computer systems analyst. Making his first bid for elected office, Zachary says he is seeking the county com­ mission seat because of a longtime interest in public service. "I always wanted to serve but never had the time...Now being self-employed, 1 have the time to devote to the community. We need government that is affordable and responsive to the electorate." said Zachary. • After leaving Upjohn last September, he formed Zachary Associates, a computer and automation consulting firm. The firm's em­ phasis is in the construction industry and Zachary is a licensed builder. Because of his past experience in manage­ ment. Zachery feels he can contribute to county government. Commenting further on his qualifications, he said, "I'm a student of government so I believe I can contribute.” Important issues in this election, he said, in­ clude efforts to improve the business climate. ”do a better job of zoning," establish better communications between government and the voters at all levels of government. Elaborating on zoning, he said the fact that five townships have their own zoning is an “example of central zoning failure." Zachery also said he is a proponent of tax­ payer control of government spending and is interested in any alternatives to property taxes for financing schools. Concerning the proposed millage for county parks. Zachery said he was not aware of the proposal. "I don't know where I stand because I don't know that much about it...I haven’t seen the ballot...It might not be loo bad if it were a cost benefit to the taxpayers...and if tourism is enhanced by improvements in parks, it would be good for everyone." However, he added that overall, "any in­ crease in property taxes, I have to look at with a jaundiced eye.” Zachary served seven and one-half years in the Army-Air Force, including service in the Korean War. He is a life member of the VFW. He and his wife Ruth, an artist who owns the Graven Image art gallery in Kalamazoo, have two grown daughters. Ethel M. Boze Boze, 54. a housewife who resides at 2890 E. Sager Rd. Hastings, is making her fimt bid for a county commission seat. Boze said she is seeking the post because "I have lived in Barry County all my life. I’ve been interested in county government for a long time. I believe I can work well for my constituents. I will stand up for what I believe Andrew of p^ltlonw and Ftahar 607 North Broodway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Boze is the chairperson of ,he Barry c Concerned Taxpayers and also is a member of Michigan Women for Highway Safas She and her husband. Douglas, a master plumber, have three children: Lynn Rupright 35. Maxine Shafer. 33. and Starlynd Beih. Prairieville Farm Days | AUGUST 28 thru SEPTEMBER 1 & FRIDAY NIGHT — "FARM DAYS OPRY” SHOW Featuring ... "KITTY WELLS" s a — The Queen of Country Music — v | 5 J) Also... Bobby & Johnny Wright, Ths Ji i. Tennessee Mountain Boys, Peewee » * Kino, Redd Stewart, The coffins V Sisters & The Great Bobby Hankins-A* ij & His Country Music city Band. 1 ? ADVANCED TICKETS *5.00 ea. Can be pur- i? * chased at Neil's Printing, Hastings; Bobby I a h Monkine hoIa CIava __ __or 'x Hankins P.niintrv Country M Music Store, Coldwater; write to Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame I rtAltnr. Ml Ui 49046 ><anrtc -• 616-623-2485. ' t £ Delton, :•: J 1985 to lhe present. He says he is seeking reelection because "1 sm proud to live in Barry County. I enjoy working with people. With my background in business and government. I feel that I am Qualified to serve and meet lhe need of Barry County I think this should be done with dignity even while under stress or in an unpleasant situation." ___ Dean said he is qualified lo serve because -My background in business and government bss me tuned to the times. I feel dial I know Xiy of the needs and problems of Barry f-ounty It is very important to me to also listen to the ones that I don't know about.” Fiscal responsibility, law and order and oroperty mses are the important issues lo bom in this election. He supports the proposed millage for coun­ ty narks, saying "Barry County is growing 2td will continue lo do so. because of our DISTRICT 1 Incumbent Republican Carolyn G. Col­ eman, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, is running unopposed in the primary for the District 1 seat which includes the city of Hastings and section six of Hastings Township. Carolyn G. CoIoman Coleman, 58, of 109 W. State Rd., Hastings has served on the county board dur­ ing two different time periods. She was first elected to the county board in 1973 and continued as a commissioner until 1978. She decided to serve again in 1983 and has remained on the board since then. Coleman said she is seeking reelection because "I believe my wide experience in county government will be useful to Barry County in the challenging term ahead. Finan­ cial concerns/management concerns are underway and need to be seen through. "Barry County's population is steadily growing and I believe my knowledge and ex­ perience can be useful on our smaller board of commissioners." Coleman said, "My experience and knowledge and ability to think in terms of the county as a whole are some reasons I believe qualify me for a commissioner. "In 1985, I received a master's degree in management which has added to my skills." Regarding issues she feels are important in this election, Coleman said, "One issue about which I am concerned is eliciting input from the citizens for future planing. "The accomplishment of better financial management will allow the board of commis­ sioners the time to do longer range planning." Other areas that need to be addressed, she said, are: What level of servica should the county maintain? What sourca of revenue are bat? How should the county develop as pressures increase from surrounding coun­ ties? What arc the prioritia? etc. "Naturally, we (commissioners) will not all agree, but discussion may bring some other issues to the surface, said Coleman. She supports the millage for county parks “for two main reasons. * ‘Charlton Park is and can be a resource for economic development in our county. Barry County and the park sit in the middle of a metropolitan area and have the ability to con­ tinue to draw money from outside lhe county, but it needs the people and a good operation to do so. This millage will also relieve the coun­ ty general fund budget of around $50,000 to be used for cuts and a reallocation. "This millage would also allow the Parks and Recreation Board to look to Barry County's needs for the future of parks in the county. We should be alert to maintain ex­ isting parks and offer assistance to townships and others who wish to maintain our rural/recreational aspects in the future." said Coleman. Baides being active in offica at the Firat Presbyterian Church, her community activitia have included serving on mental health boards, the Hastings Public Library board. Commission on Aging boards, the Hastings Educational Enrichment Fund and on school committees in lhe past. She previously sought election to the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education, but was defeated. She and husband Jim of Coleman Insurance Agency have two children: David. 35 and Sally Keller. 33. DISTRICT 5 Incumbent Theodore R. McKelvey, a Republican, is seeking reelection without op­ position in District 5 which covers Maple Grove, Assyria and Johnstown townships, plus a small section of lhe village of Nashville. Theodora R. McKelvey McKelvey. 56, a farmer who resides at 5050 Maple Grove Rd.. Hastings has served on the county board since January I. 1982. He is seeking reelection because he enjoys the challenges that face a commissioner, in­ cluding “improving county government, economic development, improving law en­ forcement and many more." McKelvey says his “experience in local government for over 20 years" qualifia him to serve. He previously served as Maple Grove Township Supervisor and on that township's board of review, plus on the Moore School Board in addition to several boards of directors of cooperatives. Important issua to McKelvey in this elec­ tion are improving county government, economic development, improving law en­ forcement, planning and zoning and tourism. He supports the millage for county parks, wying, "I personally knew Irving Charlton and would like to see his dream come true. He (Charlton) wished to see the park developed and to be available to all Barry County citizens to enjoy. His (Charlton's) generosity to Barry County has not been equaled by anyone. Passing a millage for parks will help make funds from other sources available to improve Charlton Park." McKelvey is a member of Farm Bureau, Maple Leaf Grange, and Farmers Union. He and his wife, Clara who is employed as a secretary, have four children: Tcddie Soya, 36, Peggy McKelvey, 33, Janice Gibbons, 32, and Julie Shrive, 27. DISTRICT 7 Incumbent Republican Rae M. Hoare also is unopposed in her bid for reelection to the District 7 sat on the county board. District 7 includes Prairieville and Barry townships plus the Southwest portion of Orangeville Township. Rae M. Hoare Hoare, who resides with husband Edward at 10944 Houvener Rd., Delton, is in her ninth year of serving as a county commissioner. Her county board tenure includes terms from 1975-80 and from 1982 to the present. She is seeking reelection because "Now, as in the past, I find I can be effective at getting many needed jobs done — for my area as well as for Barry County as a whole." Concerning her qualifications, Hoare said, "I think I have proved by my service and con­ tinued support of the people of my district that I'm well qualified to serve as county commissioner.” Regarding issues in this election, she com­ mented that "continued long range planning is very important. "And with all the changes in funding of both state and federal programs, it is going to take all the expertise available to be sure Barry County continua to progress as it is now doing," said Hoare. Rather than responding ya or no to the quation of whether she supports the millage proposal for support of county parks, Hoare said, "I guess that’s a choice the citizens must make. I felt we needed their input on this. I hope they (citizens) wHl carefully weigh the costa against the benefits. "One thing to keep in mind is the fact that there are assets of between eight to 10 million dollars at Chariton Park, plus all the tourist money that coma into Barry County. The park doa bring in a kx of its own funding, but it doa need some help. It would be a shame to have to close it (Chariton Park) down for lack of a fairly small millage,” she said. Hoare is active in many areas. Baida serv­ ing as vice chairman of the the county board, she is chairman of the Community Action Agency of Southcentra] Michigan, chairman of the legislative committee for the Michigan Association of Counties and vice chairman of the Department of Public Works. She is a member of the Commission on Aging board and chairman of the Barry-Eaton District Board of Health. She also is a member of the Governor’s Michigan Commission on Economics and Social Opportunity. Sommerfeld honored at Grand Rapids JC Lynn Sommerfeld, newly appointed direc­ tor of the Barry County Medical Care Facili­ ty. has "been recognized for his efforts in the Michigan M-Job Retrain program Al Grand Rapids Junior College Wednes­ day, Sommerfeld was presented with an award by the governor's office for being an outstanding participant in lhe program. According to Julie Johnson, an associate of the dislocated workers program. M-Job is a SUU legislature funded project to help unemployed workers find jobs. She noted that Sommerfeld was honored for being a successful program participant after obuimng his job with lhe Barry County Medical Care Facility using the M-Job ser­ vice. Johnson said Sommerfeld had been unemployed for seven .-jnths before being named to his current position. ' A disabled Vietnam veteran, Sommerfeld was appointed the new Barry County Medical Care Facility Administrator earlier this month, replacing Edward Moghtadcr who resigned lo accept another position � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-08-07.pdf 47de2eb9763ff8dd5dcbdc54ed2bd010 PDF Text Text NjEAVS ...wrap Landon defeated for re-election rieville splits (age questions Pagel Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Banner Hastings New pickup truck stripped, burned A brand-new 1986 Ford pickup truck disappeared from its perking spot outside the Blarney Slone bar on WNtmore Road July 25. only to be discovered the next morning in Allegan County, strip­ ped and burned. Barry County Sheriff's deputies report that truck owner Charles W. Lewis of 2565 4th St.. SWbyvUte, only had the vehicle for three months before it was stolen sometime between 8:30 p.m. July 25 and 2:30 a.m. the next morning. Lewis said the vehicle was locked when he left it in the Blarney Stone park­ ing lot. Allegan police recovered the truck the next .day. minus its engine and other pans. It had been '‘torched’*, deputies said. Bender defeats Whitelock, will face LaVean in Nov. by Robert J. Johnston Rep. Robert Bender. R-Middlevillc, won nomination to his third term Tuesday, by defeating former Libertarian Richard Whitelock of Portland. 3,692-1.398. Bender scored 1.807 votes in Barry County to Whitelock’s 487. In the Democratic primary, Michael La­ Vean of Saranac, vice-chairman of the 5th District Democratic Committee, defeated Net Stuits of Belding. 1.096-368. LaVean had 442 votes in Barry County to Stuits' 182. Bender topped Whitclock in every precinct, while Stuits beat LaVean in only one. Driver rum stop sign, cars collide An 18-ycaroid HMags girl was in­ jured when a pickup being driven by a 43-year-oid Detain man ran a stop sign and smashed into her car July 27. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report that Rotate A. Hail of 1061 W. Sager Rd. was northbound on S. Broadway at 7:45 a.m. when a pick-up driven by William H. Lesser of 8213 Pine Lake Rd. ran into the side of her car. Lester told deputies he was south bound on Campground Road maneuver­ ing a curve in dense fog. He was not aware of a stop sign at the S. Broadway • intersection, he said, and he saw the Hall car loo late to avoid impact. Hall was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was treated and rttaaaed. Lester was uninjured. Deputies cited him for disobeying a stop sign. Township hall vandalized Unknown vandals broke into Yankee Springs Township Hall July 24. Barry County Sheriff's deputies report. Deputies said burglars broke two win­ dows to gain entrance into the hall, located on Briggs Road near Bowens Mills Road, then took the hail’s fire ex­ tinguishers and started spraying them around, “making a mess," deputies said. The vandals also broke into a storage shed on the property and threw some paint around, deputies said. The incident remains under investigation. Juvenile charged in boat larceny Prairieville Township Police have ar­ rested a 15-year-oid Hickory Corners youth in connection with the theft of three boats from Gull Lake. Police Chief Tom Pennock said the department's continuing investigation in­ to the theft of boat motors from area lakes led to the recovery of thire boats believed to have been stolen by the Hickory Corners youth. The aluminum fishing boats, valued at $800. were taken from the north end of Gull Lake May 14. One was recovered July 30 in a swamp and the other two were found August 3 in a wooded area near Gull Lake north of M-43. Pennock said. The youth, whose name cannot be released because he is under 17 years of age. will be charged in juvenile court with two counts of larceny over $100. Pennock said. Schoessel’s $3000 bonus approved The approval of Hastings Superinten­ dent Carl Schoessel’s bonus for the 1986-87 school year was a housekeeping item which had been delayed since the results of the April evaluation. William Baxter, chairman of the school board’s Personnel Committee, said Thursday. The stipend of $3,000 was approved unanimously at the July 3 ( meeting and is an addition to Schoessel’s current salary of $50,000. Baxter noted, after comparing Schoessel’s total yearly i:»come with other districts of equal size and income, the Hastings superintendent's earnings were low. Page 9 Page 3 Chamber to hold legislative coffee The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce is sponsoring a legislative coffee on Monday. August II. 1986 at McDonalds Restaurant. The coffee is set for 8:00 a.m Senator Jack Welborn. Rep. Bob Bender, and U.S. Senator Don Riegle are all unable to attend but each will have a representative there to answer questions. There will be an open discussion. The public is welcome to attend, and the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce encourages county wide participation. ‘Jailbirds’ raise cancer funds Hastings’ Fourth Ward. Barry County Republicans did not follow the lead of the rest of the state in the gover­ nor's race, giving their nod to Howell businessman Richard Chrysler, with 1.102 votes against 1,095 for Wayne County Ex­ ecutive William Lucas. Statewide. Lucas had 253.221 votes, or 44 percent, against Chrysler’s 194,613, or 34 percent, with 98 percent of the precincts reporting Wcdnesdav. Rep. Colleen Engler had 451 votes locally and 63.611, or 11 percent, statewide; and Oakland County Executive Daniel Murphy had 270 votes locally, contributing to his 60,301 votes statewide, also 11 percent. Barry County gave Blanchard 968 votes against his challenger Henry Wilson's 91. In the Third District Court of Appeals race, Kent County Prosecutor David H. Sawyer topped the eight-candidate field with 1.572 votes. Taking second was Leelanau Probate Judge Elizabeth A. Weaver with 947. Other votes cast were — Gary R. McDonald. 757; Janet T. Neff. 683: Thomas M. Burns. Jr., 421; Alan Cropsey. 418: Randy L. Tahvonen. 280; and Nathaniel W. Stroup. 205. District-wide totals for the race were not available Wednesday. Hastings names new high school principal • » John Barnett and Heather Collins show the many ways area residents can celebrate Hastings' Sesqulcentennlal. There are special t-shlrts (like the ones worn by Barnett and Collins), license plates, bumper stickers, buttons and even a trivia game, called Trifles, which has been customized to Hastings and the Barry County area. The Items are available at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, the Barry Intermediate School District office and at many local businesses. Barnett Is chairman of the sesqulcentennlal committee and Collins Is secretary of the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County which sponsored the Trifles project with the chamber. Summer festivals and a birthday party this month The eyes of Western Michigan will focus on Hastings August 15-25. when this com­ munity's annual summer festivals and shows arc combined with the 150th birthday of the city's founding for an ll-day stretch of activity-filled celebration. Residents and out-of-towners can enjoy everything from a show of fiber products to a community picnic celebrating Hastings' sesquicentennial to an antique auto show at Charlton Park to the many exhibits and ac­ tivities featured at the annual Hastings Summcrfcst. The third annual Fiberfest, a show of fiber products, fiber art and fiber equipment, will be held Aug. 15-16 at the Barry County Fairgrounds. Live Angora goats. Angora rabbits, sheep, demonstrations of weaving, shearing, spinn­ ing and dyeing arc all part of the program. Products and food arc offered for sale, and an at .lion is held for shawls and fleeces. Ex­ hibitors from all over the northern midwest are expected to attend. Hastings will kick off its 150th birthday celebration with a community picnic Aug. 16 on the courthouse lawn in downtown Hastings. The picnic starts at 5 p.m. and features a balloon launch and a street dance. Other activities will be staged daily during the 11 days of scsquicentennial events, on the courthouse lawn or in Central School’s auditorium on S. Broadway. Events include a gospel music program al 3 p.m. Aug. 17; a dulcimer concert at 7 p.m. Aug. 18; a fiddler's jamboree at 7 p.m. Aug. 20. all being held on the courthouse lawn; and in Central Auditorium, a variety show at 8 p.m. Aug. 19; a community choir concert al 8 p.m. Aug. 20; and a concert by the Blackwood Brothers on Aug. 25. On Aug. 17. historic Charlton Park will display hundreds of vintage automobiles dur­ ing its Antique Auto Show. August 21.22. and 23 arc set aside for Sum­ merfest. Hastings' annual summer festival featuring arts and crafts exhibitors, a bike race, a civil war encampment and lots of musical entertainment. Summcrfcst opens Thursday. Aug. 21. with a downtown bed race, a barbers! op songfest in Central Auditorium, a downtown teen street dance and a Christian rock music concert. Beginning at 10 a.m. Friday.. Aug. 22. hundreds of arts and crafts exhibitors will ap­ pear in the juried show on the courthouse lawn. Music will flow from three stages in the area beginning at noon Friday . In the evening a Civil War encampment will be set up al Tydcn Park. Wrapping up Friday will be a street dance with the Pacific Trio, a dance combo popular in southwestern Michigan. Events for Saturday. Aug. 23. begin early with a 150k bike ride from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m-. beginning at the county fairgrounds. At 8:30 a.m. a 10k run and biathalon gets underway at the courthouse. The arts and crafts show again opens at 10 a.m. along with musical entertain­ ment on three stages. A Saturday highlight will be the Sesquiccntennial Summerfest Grand Parade through the downtown area at noon. More than 80 entries arc expected. Hastings City Bank, which is celebrating i*4 100th birthday during the city's scsquicentennial year, will host an ice cream social and a concert by the Scottville Clown Band follow ing the parade. At 5 p.m. a seven-hour street dance gets underway downtown, featuring country and rock music. At the fairgrounds­ an old-fashioned fiddlers' jamboree and science, computer education and library/media services; conducting several student forums in conjuction with the in­ termediate school district and the Michigan Department of Education; and initiating and hosting a student television series on the m: hool’s_ p rog rams. Harbison has been a zone officer of the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, a guest lecturer at Central Michigan University and a member the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools acrediting teams. "I’ve always felt Hastings High School was a fine facility and (Hastings) was a nice com­ munity." says Harbison, although he admits some sadness in leaving Mt. Pleasant, a com­ munity of which he thought very highly. "I can’t replace him." he says on being Robert VanderVeen’s successor. "I don’t think anyone can. He was an excellent prin­ cipal and developed good programming and I look forward to taking his position. (His Steven D. Harbison has been named as the new principal of Hastings High School, replacing Robert VanderVccn who vacated the position earlier this summer. Harbison. 39. began his new job on Mon any. leaving his post ut Ml. Pleasant High wHerc he hud been the assistant prin­ cipal for 10 years. ‘Tve felt all along Hastings had an ex­ cellent high school and reputation," says Har­ bison. "I look forward to working in the system and hope to improve on something which is already good." Harbison, a native Hoosier, received his undergraduate degree from Indiana State University; moved to Michigan and attended Michigan State University, where he earned a masters degree in industrial education. He went on to receive a educational specialist degree in secondary school ad­ ministration from Central Michigan University. Southcentral Michigan is not new to Har­ bison — he began his career in education in 1969 as an industrial education instructor at Pennfield High School in Battle Creek. He then accepted the position of assistant principal at Ml. Pleasant, where he also directed the driver education program. Among his ocher responsibilities were coor­ dinating the school’s academic programs in Steven D. Harbison takes over from Robert VanderVeen. shoes) are big shoes to fill." Harbison, who has yet to find a home into which his family can settle, is married and he and his wife, Judith, have a daughter, Tara, who will attend eighth grade at Hastings Junior High School. In County Board Race: Incumbent Landon defeated; former commissioner wins write-in nomination There were two surpiscs in the Barry Coun­ ty Board of Commissioners race during Tues­ day's primary election. Incumbent commissioner Richard P. Lan­ don of Hastings lost the Republican Party's nomination by 11-votes to opponent Orvin H. Moore in District 4. Anu former Commis­ sioner James Gordon of Middleville, a Democrat who was not a primary candidate, received 15 write in votes to win a spot on the general election ballot in District 2. Gordon *>ll face Republican Cathy Williamson in November. Gordon, in a telephone interview Wednes­ day. said that he had solicited the write-in votes. "1 decided within the past week that I should consider running for election...It xeemed like a good idea." Gordon. 44. said he will stand “on my record of my six years as a county commis1>oner and continued interest in public *rvice. “I’m also pleased the the county has a county coordinator, which I long advocated. That should make the job of a commissioner hopefully more in the direction of a policy Person as opposed to administrative tasks." '•id Gordon. square dance starts al the same time. He was first elected to the board in 1978. Events aren't finished Saturday. The next defeating Jim McGregor. He ran unopposed day. Sunday. August 24.the Hastings Flying Assn, sponsors its annual Dawn Patrol­ In 1980. defeated Williamson in 1982. and did featuring a pancake breakfast and a display of *X seek reelection when his term expired in 84. flying machines, at Hastings Airport. Fl** Moore of Nashville edged out Landon by a from Michigan and nearby states will sho* 213-202 vote and will be unopposed in their aircraft, including antique and ex­ November because there were no Democrats perimental planes. Also Sunday. Charlton Park will host tM ln *he primarv county board election in his d'Mrict. At 35. Moore will be the youngest Antique Fire Muster. Vintage firefighting JP* ‘ current commissioner if ultimately elected. paratus will participate in a show and '|fe *-aodon had served on the county board for departments will stage contests. . c’ght years. For more information on any event. cont> The race between Moore and Landon was the Hastings .Area Chamber of Commcryl‘Kated at the Bam Counts Fairground*°f only three contested races in the county h °ard primary phone 945-2454. ' In another contest, Williamson of Mid­ dleville defeated her Republican foe. Tom Lethcoe. also of Middleville, by 248-172 to win the party nomination in District 2. Voters in District 6 picked Ediel M. Bozc over George Zachary of Delton as the Republican nominee to face incumbent Paul Kiel, a Democrat, in November. Bozc of Hastings garnered 196 votes over Zachary's 173. Kiel of Shelbyville, unoppos­ ed in the primary, received 141 votes. Other county board seats were uncontested in the primary. In District 3. incumbent Republican P. Richard Dean received 321 votes. The Democratic candidate he will face in November. Forest J. Foley, got 156 votes. Unchallenged in the primary and for the November election. Republican incumbents: Carolyn Coleman netted 377 votes in District I; Theodore R. McKelvey received 242 votes in District 5; and Rae M. Hoare got 245 votes in District 7. Here's a breakdown of all the votes, accor­ ding to precincts: District I — Coleman: 100 votes in Hastings' city precinct one; 63 in city precinct two; 53 in city precinct three; 119 in city precinct four; 23 absent voter ballots; and 19 in section six of Hastings Township. District 2 — Gordon: 3 write-in votes in Yankee Springs Township; in Thomapple Continued, page 10 Voters turn down millage for parks and recreation by Shelly Sulser A special one-quarter mill for five years to fund Charlton Park and other local parks was defeated by county voters 1.869 to 1.575 in Tuesday's primary election. The tax increase was requested by the coun­ ty Parks and Recreation Commission in view of decreased financial assistance by the county commission and by state and federal governments. “We’re definitely disappointed." Charlton Park Director Diane Szewczyk said, but "we appreciate all those who did vote We're en­ couraged by the fact that so many voted yes." She also commented that "for the first time, we did very well." Szewczyk said the board will now have to decide wether to make a second millage at­ tempt in the November general election. “The financial situation here is still unstable. We’re still going to have to reduce spending." she said. In the city of Hastings, the voters in the First Ward approved the proposal 84-75; the Second Ward defeated it 45-35; Third Ward approved it 45-42; Fourth Ward approved it 94-36 and absent voters also approved the proposal 23-9. Townships approving the proposal were: Wtxxlland. 81-57; Carlton. 54-49; Hastings Charter. 119-69; Assyria. 27-21 and Johnstown. 70-69. Townships defeating the proposal were: Irving. 83-131; Barry . 70-90. Orangeville. 71-159; Rutland. 117-156; Thornapple, 149-153; Prairieville. 116-198; Hope, 92-134. Maple Grove. 39-42; Castleton, 97-118; Yankee Springs. 79-159; Baltimore. 42-83. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 7,1986 Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry on Proposed Vorionca Permit* Bring this ad in and receive ... S JOO OFF On a Professional Haircut Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Ap­ peal* will conduct a public hear­ ing on Auguit 19. 1986 ot 7:30 PM in the County Commis­ sioner* Room. 117 South Brood woy. Hosting*. Michigan. - TUESDAY ONLY - Tabled appeal to be picked up from the table of 7:30 P.M.- OFFER GOOD TIL 8/26/86 Cose No. V-22-86 • John Rough, (applicant) FAMILY HAIR CARE CENTER FREEPORT,MICH OPEN: Tuesday thru Saturday phone Cose No. V-25-86 - Dixie Brunton, (applicant) • 7:40 P.M. Al this hearing, the following described property which generally lies at 6651 Brown Rd.. Lake Odessa, will be considered as the site for requesting a variance to place a 14 ft. wide H.U.D. approved 1986 mobile home - 765-3167 The Southwest '/. of the Southeast '/* of Sec. 5 Woodland Twp. Case No. V-26-86 - Wolter Eavey. (oplicont) ■ 7:50 P.M. South Jefferson Street News c------------------------- \ EVENTS 1. For $25.00, you can send a friend, rela­ tive or enemy to Jail during the Great American Lockup (August 5.6 and 7) on the courthouse lawn In Downtown Has­ tings. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society this Is the perfect way to get back at someone and help a good cause at the same time. 2. Roasting Ears of Com Food Festival August 10. Bring us a dozen ears of com from your garden and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. 3. Delton Founders’ Weekend - August 8-9. The annual community celebration Is this Friday and Saturday In Down­ town Delton. Join In the fun. 4. Time Is growing short for your partici-atlon In the Hastings SummerFesU Sesqulcentennlal celebration starting August 16. Pick an activity, call the Chamber at 945-2454 and tell them you want to join the festivities. 5. Happy 50th Anniversary to Paul and Katherine Wetzel. 6. Doll Show - August 6. Bring your fav­ orite doll to Bosley’s this week and Introduce us. We will buy you a cone at the Cone Zone. 7. National Smile Week - August 4-10. Bring us a smile this week and we will give you one back. What a deal. 8. National Polka Festival - August 7-10. Be the first couple to dance a polka on South Jefferson this week accompanied by accordion music and we will buy you dinner for two at the County Seat. 9. Remember the Hastings Farmers Market, Wednesday and Saturdays from 8 until 1 at the fairgrounds. 10. The Gun Lake Trt-A-Thon takes place this Saturdy at Yankee Springs State Park. You get to swim, run and bike through beautiful Yankee Springs. 11. Blueberry Harvest Fsstlvsl - Aug. 7-10. Bring us a homemade Blueberry Pie this week and we will trade you a $4.00 gift certificate. s_____________________________________________ > AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky celebrated Psychic Week (August 3-9) by having a 99* sale this week. Some say the Buck has psychic powers because of his uncanny ability to know what specials you need each week at prices that are hard to believe. Others say Its just dumb luck. Either way, you can take advantage of his efforts weekly In our Reminder Ad. 2. Our Pause Gift Shop has a new selec­ tion of Musical Precious Moments dolls at $19.99. 3. Our Sentiment Shop collection of Stingers cards are a fun way to send greetings to friends and relatives. 4. Wednesday Is Double Print Day at Bos­ ley's. Stop in for details. 5. Our Cosmetic Department has a special on the Bonne Bell Autumn Lites eye makeup collection, an $18.00 value for $7.95. 6. Parking Is free when you Shop South Jefferson Street and Downtown Has­ tings. You may park free In the lot behind Bosley's or, if you use a meter, get free “Gobbler Food" at Bosley's. At this hearing, the following described property which generally lies ot 4670 Bender Rd.. Middleville, will be considered at the site for requesting a variance to erect a storage shed closer to the side lot line than allowed. Com at W % post Sec. 22-4-10. th N on Sec. li 657.33 ft. to P.O.B.: th N 150fl., the N 89 deg. 58-26" E 330 ft., th S 150 ft., the S 89 deg. 58^6" W 330 ft. to P.O.B. Thornapple Twp. All of the above described pro­ perty being located in Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views upon a variance request either verbally or in writing will be given the op­ portunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The variance applications are available for public inspection of the Barry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broadway. Hostings. Michigan during the hour* of 8.00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. - Monday thru Friday. Please call the planning office at 948-4830 for further information. NORV AL E. THALER. Clerk Borry County (B-7) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PRO­ PERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HAST­ INGS. MICHIGAN. AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a peti­ tion has been filed with and received by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township, for the paving of Ottawa Trail from the intersection of Ottawa Troll and Jeanne Drive through the in­ tersection of Hillcrest Drive, a special assessment district described upon the petition situated within said Township. QUOTE: “When down In the mouth, remember Jonah. He came out all right. — Thomas Editon \_____________ _ _________________ _____________ / OSLEY ’•PHRFimACY’ PARK nttt Mia Bosley's by Kathleen J. Orcsik Eight new teachers were hired for ihc I986-87 school year Monday by the Thornap­ ple Kellogg Board of Education. The teachers joining TK's staff are Sharon Bancroft. 1st grade-West Elementary; Sue Nikola. 1st grade-West Elementary; Diane Hallberg. 2nd grade-West Elementary; Susan Shoemaker. 3rd grade-West Elementary; Kathleen McClowrcy. resource room-Wesi Elementary: Aaron Tabor, elementary music; Arva VanderPloeg. emotionally and mentally impaired-Middle School; and Craig Rossman, secondary math/science. High School Principal Henry Dugan said Craig Rossman will fill a new position in the math department. He said the high school will be offering 18 sections for math this year in­ stead of 16. Some additional sections are for students who aren't passing the competency tests and for students who are slow in general math, he said. Dugan went on to say that fourteen Middle School students will be taking algebra at the high school this year. He said. "It's hard to predict the demand for advanced classes, but with the additional sections we have enhanced our ability for expansion." Superintendent Gerald Page said the budget allowed for the hiring of two additional staff. "The hiring is partly due to the new re­ quirement that a student must take two yean of math,” he said. West Elementary Principal Tony McClain said 14 teachers applied for the positions al West Elementary and were interviewed by him and a committee of teachers. "Ten of the 14 could've been hired. The eight selected were rated highly by the com­ mittee." he said. Four portable classrooms to be brought in Superintendent Page said the footings for the four portable classrooms the board agreed io purchase in June should be pouted this week The four portables (28x28) are larger than the ones the school has now. They were pur­ chased to help alleviate the overcrowding in 1st through 5th grades and the kindergarten's developmental classrooms. Jan Siebesma. chairperson for the Commit­ tee for Expansion, said the committee met this last Thursday to tour the buildings and set up subcommittees. Siebesma said the committee hopes to bring its findings to the board by November. Board president Robert Courts said superintendent Page, board trustee Gary VanElst and he attended the committee's meeting to offer their support. The committee was formed In July the problem of overcrowding in the tary schools and is open to all citizen iryat. school auditorium, a Lutheran church which rented a space in the Middle School and a Catholic church which rents a space in West Elementary for Sunday morning catechism Page said some school systems let space to churches with no stipulations while others let with the stipulation that the church must have plans to build its own building within a certain period of time. TK schools arc considering revising their policy of letting to churches by cither review­ ing the leases annually and/or adding the stipulation that a church must have plans to relocate in the future. Milk bid accepted After reviewing several milk bids the board agreed to accept a bid of 12.4 cents for white milk and 13.4 cents for chocolate milk from Roeloff Dairy for the 1986-87 school year PHYLLIS FULLER RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 102 Tanner Lake Rood. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone: 948-2194 (8-14) More news every week! Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 a liability factor. Regular business The board agreed to - continue to publish its minutes in the Sun and News; approve Alisa Phillips as a tuition student; approve the release of Shana Reynolds to attend Kclloggsville; approve the minutes of the July 14 meeting of the board; approve bills for the month of July in the amount of $147,650.99. Save up to $1.10 on A&W and ice cream. This action was prompted by a Ider Page received from a Lansing church requesting to rent a space in one of the school's buildings in order to start a congregation in Middleville. The schools have rented to three churches the Wesleyan church, which rents the high Leamng income taxes now couM offer you money-making PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a hearing upon the petition, the improvemnt and the special assessment district to be established for the assessment of the cost thereof, including any revision, correction, amendment or change herein, will be held at the said Township Holl. 2461 Heath Rood within the Township, commencing at 7:00 o'clock p.m. on the 20th day of Auguit 1986 All interested persons ore invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. tion." Page said if a parent insists a student be pro­ moted or placed against the teacher and prin­ cipal's recommendations a parent would have to sign the waiver thus releasing the school of Building use policy The board agreed to refer its policy of let­ ting space to churches to the buildings and grounds committee for review. Section 1 ond 2. in the recorded plot of Al-gon-quin Estates ond Buenavista Heights. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE thot the appraxlmaiecoi! of 522.000.00 to be divided equal ly. one half being paid for by Rutland Charter Township and one half to be paid by the lan­ downers in the special assess­ ment district over a period of years to yet be determined by the Township Board. comodate the parents' wishes to waive reten­ Ted Keniston, who spent nearly a year In Zimbabwe, Africa, spoke to the Hastings Rotary Club on Monday after­ noon, revealing what he had seen, learned, and done while in southern Africa. His trip was sponsored by the club. Land ond premises located within Rutland Charter Towns* >p, Barry County. Michigan and rare par­ ticularly described as fellows: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has caused to be prepared by the Barry County Rood Commission on estimated cost thereof to make such improvement and tentatively designating the special assessment district against which the cost of such im­ provement is to be assessed, as hereinbefore described Retention policy A recommendation from principal Tony McClain to revise the promotion, placement and retention policy was referred by the board to the school's legal council. The first two paragraphs of the revised policy would state - "While the final authority for the placement of a pupil rests with the Thornapplc-Kellogg Schools, it is recognized that it is usually in the best interest of the children to have parental agreement before any retention takes place. "Retention should only be rccomntended when a child fails to achieve the minimum basic skills or requirements for a grade level. . "Parents disagreeing with a retention recommendation can fill out a Retention Recommendation Waiver Form requesting that their son/daughtcr be placed in the next grade. The school will in most cases ac­ Back from Africa It pays to learn income taxes from H&R Block. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 ______________________________________________ Z f------------------------- \ Eight new teachers hired at Thornapple Kellogg schools in Middleville America’s Finest Income Tax Course opportunities and save you money on your ratun al tax bme. • Morning, Evening Classes Sopter.iber 2 Send for more information today or call now! 303 S. Michigan Hastings, MI 49058 Ph. 945-5345 or call 945-3341 ■—“ -“ ' H*R BLOCK | Please send me free information about yrxx tax reparation I Name ____________________ _ | Address____________________________ | City_________________ State _ _____ zip ^^hone______________________________ NOTICE OF RIGHT TO NOMINATE BY PETITION The Fanners Home Administration (FmUAi Is acceptInp nominations lor County CommlZ action. «” Barry County. This nolle. I. iMued .Hgipte voters ot the rtphl to nominal. c„ai^ " w petition. Copies ol the petition end Instruction^to??.completion can be obtained from your local FipHa0.?. Persons nominated should be cu,J' , engaged In the operation of a larm. h.„ thel,^ '"’fftming operation within the Counly „r ™"£|Wt|es of the County or area Committee are c«Z~. derive the principal part ol their Income from iJS is more th” 50 percent of m.i, g,0M agricultural production), be a citl^?'* stales o, an alien lawfully admitted ,0 tor permanent residence, not have an insured or guaranteed loan, and be wet, qi*» Snmillee work. Nominations must be *J* stings County Office no later than Aug™ ? committee elections are open to J5' '*7Without regard to race, color relink el 0 age. political affiliation, marital handicap. *lu*. pmHA voters «rinin and/oi A&W is a registered trademark of A&W Branas. Inc " MANUFACTURER'S COUPON ' SAVE 55 C I I ! । on the purchase of one '/t-liter 8-pack. one six-pack, or two 2-liters of Regular or Sugar Free A&W. j This offer separate from Ice cream offer. PBG 060-53 MANUFACTURER'S COUPON SAVE 55C on ice cream when you buy one */2-iiter 8-pack. one six-pack, or two * ! 2-liters, of Regular or Sugar Free A&W. I TO THE RETAX.ER To recede c«r*T<nt Mma coupon io PspSaCotS Company PO Bci *7X006 El I witn — w W'WV Iivnneo io one coupon per ■ l»mihr group or orgamzebon Any other use conslitules ! heuG Offer espirse Sept 30. ism I Customer musipey all Oeposit ana , _ ■ sates ta> riboMfl idQQQ ?L3kd5 JjJQQQ ?k3L33 �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, August 7,1986 - Page 3 Prairieville supports road improvement, but not tax Prairieville Township voters Tuesday ap­ proved road improvement projects but sa» they would not pay for them. An additional one-half mill rax increase for four years was requested for the project but the proposal failed by only one vote, with 155 voting "yes" and 156 casting “no" votes. However, voters did indicate would like to see their roads fixed by casting 160 “yes votes to 157 "no" votes. A second millage question, an additional one-half mill for four years for fire protec­ tion. passed in Prairieville Township by only two votes, with 157 approving the millage levy and 155 casting "no" votes. The ques­ tion to use the money for the fire protection also passed 161-152. fo^Ope Township voters approved one mill f road repair and maintenance, to be levied t*o years. The new mill passed 135 to 98. k)ne and a half mills in Irving Township 96-26. The fire and ambulance fenewal will levied for five years. Johnstown Township voters agreed to con2^* Paying for fire protection in their area by PProving the one-half mill, four year ^wai. 123-19. One-half mill for four years road improvements also passed. 11CF3I. In addition to millage issues. Robert De waters waged a successful write-in campaign “ clinch the scat of Prairieville Park Com^issioner in the Tuesday primary. Wendell Strickland's write-in campaign for u* post of Johnstown Township treasurer was also a success as he gained 38 votes to be named to the spot. In Castleton Township. Junia Jarvic of Nashville claimed the Republican nomination to the job of clerk with 82 votes. The unop­ posed Democrat. Shirley Dexter, also of near Nashville received 37 votes and will face Jarvie in the November general election. Rutland Charter Township will send Republicans Cindy Jo Smith and Clarence Hause both of Hastings, to the November races when they meet Democrats Barbara Bedford and Russel Palmer, also of Hastings Bellevue man pleads guilty to drug charge The contractors who are remodeling the Hastings City Bank donated this flag to be used until the bank’s new 10x15 foot flage is installed When completed, the flag will fly from a 50-foot high pole which has a base six feet underground and will be centered in nine yards of concrete Giant flag to hover over City Bank Don Britten, one of the workers currently assigned to the renovation project at the Hastings City Bank, is shown here on Center Street prepar­ ing ground for the concrete curb which is part of the alteration of the parking lot. Hastings City Bank is undergoing a series of surface changes, the highlight being the in­ stallation of a 50 ft. flag pole which will har­ bor a 10’xl5* American flag says Robert E. Picking, president of the bank. “We're trying to pick up our appearance," says Picking of the various changes. "We’re a patriotic institution and this is our way of showing it. We hope to have everything finished by SumtnerFest, or by Labor Day at the latest.” Other plans include redesigning the path of the east sidewalk ieading to the main entrance; changing the parking lot entrance to allow for three lanes running from Center Street to the drive-in windows; planting several shrubs, trees and flowers as borders; and resurfacing and relining the parking lot. The building has already received signifi­ cant remodeling in the trust department, employee lunch room, and personnel depart­ ment and a canopy over the soon-to-be opened rear entrance has been completed. work. Another reason was a slight change in work specifications, added after Davcrman had studied the plans, which increased the cost, •aid Francik. The new plans called for two in­ ches of insulation instead of the original oneinch; and the refinishing and stripping of woodwork as opposed to painting over the surfaces. Francik also reported that contractors were not readily availble. Five companies, in­ cluding one local, studied the plans, but only two submitted bids. Advanced Interiors of Kalamazoo turned in a bid of $340,727. which was turned down. Visser Bros, estimated the Annex work to total $278,671: Davcrman predicted it to be $254,000. An additonal project figured into the total is the structural support work — totalling $16,000 — in the junior High School. Davcrman predicted this would cost SThThLrd turned down a proposal to install ■ nzi<ius which would have saved alternate windows wmen « St. Hastings, was sentenced to three months in jail and two years of probation for the at­ tempted receiving and concealing of stolen property. Cousins was caught by police with some of the jewelry stolen June 8 tram a display win­ dow at Gilmore Jewelers by Eugene Gibson. 23. of 738 E. State St.. Hastings. Cousins was ordered to perform 200 hours of community service and complete his high school education. Sentenced to three months in jail and three years of probation was Leonard A. Griffie, 21, of 6644 Lindsey Rd.. Delton. Griffie is one of several men caught by police recently stealing boat motors from area lakes and selling them to the same fence. Griffie was ordered to serve 50 hours of community service and complete his high school education. During sentencing. Judge Deming said he “wished there was some way to make you paddle (the victim) around the lake so she can enjoy it. You screwed up her whole summer. You people who commit crimes don’t realize what you do to the citizens you rip off." David J. Burandt, 20, of 366 Woodmere S.E., Grand Rapids, pleaded guilty to attemp­ ting to resist and obstruct a Hastings police $4,000-5.000. The aluminum frame win­ dows. were of an inferior quality. Francik said. Township 86-29; Barry Township. 105-37; Orangeville Township. 145-66; Rutland Charier Township. 186-78; Johnstown Township. 91-44; Thornapplc Township. 186-97; Hope Township. 176-47; Cariion Township. 65-28; Yankee Springs. 156-68; Hastings Charter Township. 103-55; and Baltimore Township. 79-41. The Wolverine proposal passed in Irving Township 79-41 and in Orangeville Township 121-87. MARRIAGE LICENSES Randy Deal. 32. Hastings and Donna Bowerman. 38. Hastings. Daniel Hensley. 22. Holland and Kimberly DeVrou. 22, Middleville. Timothy Slusscr, 21. Freeport and Rhonda Decker, 21, Hastings. PUBLIC OPINION: Should limits be put on campaign spending? County Jail. And warrants were issued for the arrest of Jeffery W. Vogel. 26. of 429 W. Mill St., Hastings, ana Stephen S. Barker, 17, of 6681 Dennison Rd., Plainwell, both of whom failed to show up in court. Vogel was due for ar­ raignment on charges of carrying a concealed weapon and Barker for sentencing on an at­ tempted larceny over $100 conviction. Sallle Graves A short in electrical wiring started a fire in the attic at J-Ad Graphics Tuesday that resulted in $1,000 of physical damage and an undetermined amount of smoke damage. Hastings firefighters were called to the building at 6:38 a.m. and spent over an hour trying to locate the fire, which was smoulder­ ing under layers of insulation in the attic of the press room. Pressroom workers busy putting together the Reminder first reported smoke in the building. An advisory ballot question on whether the township should construct an auxiliary fire station brought out more than Yankee Spr­ ings’ usual quota of primary election voters — but the question was yanked because of state election regulations. Township Clerk Marilyn Page said the township had to axe the ballot the day prior to Tuesday’s primary when the Barry County clerk called to say the ballot was not in keep­ ing with state election laws. ‘Right to Life’calls defended by supporter Owners of RollARama respond to accusations To the editor: I would like to respond to Kelly VanDcrMolen’s letter. I read of your anger, when you were inconvenienced by The Right to Life on the phone. You thought it enough to see their "trashy" displays! Let me tell you what I think is “trashy"... immoral, and Godless. The torture and murder of children in the womb, solicitation for this medical goldmine, propaganda that calls abortions less than murder, the ruined lives of consenting women and girls, public apathy! I thank you God for people who care and give their lime to fight legalized murder in this nation, and I pray that you Kc"y. will come to To the editor: Last week there was a letter about a skating rink and what goes on in the parking lot. As owners of Hastings Roll-A-Rama we want parents to know we don't allow drinking or drugs or even smoking. If kids repeatedly break our rules they are no ioncer allowed to skate at our rink. We patrole our parking lot and if they don't skate they must leave. We arc open until 11 p.m. and don't leave until we are sure everyone has a ride home. We try to provide a decent, safe, tun place for Hastings Youth and adults to have fun. Bonnie MacKenzic Voters in eleven Barry County townships approved a request in Tuesday’s primary elec­ tion to renew a 30-ycar franchise permitting O&A Electric, a non-profit rural electric cooperative, to operate in their area. The question was approved in Baltimore. Barry. Carhon. Hastings. Hope. Irving, Johnstown. Orangeville. Rutland. Thomapple and Yankee Springs townships with 1.378 yes to 600 no voles. In addition. Wolverine Electric, a wholesale electric cooperative supplying power to O&A and other electric companies, was granted a request for a franchise renewal to operate in two townships. Irving and Orangeville. 200-128. By approving the renewals, voters confirm­ ed the granting of the franchise for the pur­ pose of constructing, maintaining, and using electric lines on. along, and across public highways, streets, alleys, bridges, and other public places, and io transact a local business in the respective township, the ballot read. The O&A renewal passed in Irving Jim Maurer Marilyn Morrison Julie Frith Janine Briggs Damage minor in J-Ad Graphic fire LETTERS (to the Editor) care? Township voters approve electric franchise renewals officer. Burandt admitted to running away after a police officer found him holc’ing a beer in front of the library and looked at his ID. Burandt agreed to plead guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of more serious resisting and obstructing charges against him. Because the charge he pled to was a misde­ meanor. he was sentenced at the same time. He was ordered to serve 30 days in the Barry The fire probably started several hours earlier. Fire Chief Roger Caris speculated, but burned slowly because attic insulation kept the fire from getting oxygen. ' Caris said smoke damage that left black shadows on walls and permeated the building with an acrid odor will require a "costly clean-up". J-Ad Graphics publishes the Banner and Reminder, as well as several other newspapers. H.L DeWitt Advisory ballot yanked in Yankee Springs voting Remodeling work begins on Central School Annex by Kathleen Scott A rennovation project, totalling over $295,000. has begun at the Central School Annex after the lowest bidding contractor. Visser Bros, of Grand Rapids, was approved by the Hastings Board of Education. The total cost was higher than anticipated by the architectural consultant firm. Daverman Associates. Inc., who estimated the pro­ ject total to be $269,000. said Al Francik, director of operational services. Francik. who was filling in for the vacation­ ing Superintendent Carl A. Schocsscl. said one reason for the high cost was a pre-schoolyear deadline which might require overtime Bellevue man Kimberly C. Landon. 27, of 4304 Mud Lake Rd., pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court July 25 to possessing less than 50 grams of cocaine. Landon told the court he had the cocaine in his possession when he was arrested on drunk driving charges April 12. The drunk driving charges and other misde­ meanor charges, including possession of marijuana, will be dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Landon will be sentenced August 19. Also July 25. Laurel Garrison. 33. and wife Jacklynn. 39, of 11459 E. Shoie Dr.. Delton, were sentenced to three years* probation and 30 days in jail for attempted welfare fraud. The Garrisons must also pay restitution in the amount of $1,180.50. They were allowed to serve their jail time at the end of their pro­ bation, and granted work release while jailed. Courtney W. Price. 18. of 132 N. 21st St.. Battle Creek, was sentenced to a year in jail and five years' probation for attempted break­ ing and entering. Price and another man broke into the LarryMaupin residence on Manning Lake Road June 9. Maupin apprehended Price trying to cart off stolen goods in a car. Maupin sent a letter to presiding Judge Hudson E. Deming asking that Price be jailed for at least a year. Prosecutor Judy Hughes said that from Price's past criminal history, which includes a juvenile record and an attempted breaking and entering felony offense in Calhoun County, she might be inclined to recommend a prison sentence for him. But. she said, since the offense only carries a maximum of five years in prison. Price might "spend more time off ihe streets in jail than in prison." (Early prison releases are becoming commonplace because of prison overcrowding and other factors, officials say.) Price was granted work release while in jail. He was ordered to pay $96 in restitution and $500 in court costs. He must also obtain a high school diploma during his probation. Donald R. Cousins Jr., 18. of 636 E. Grand for two trustee scats. Smith gamed 149 votes and Hause 12 write-in votes, while Bedford and Palmer each collected 77 votes The terms arc for two years until the next general election. Both Democrats in Hastings Charter Township seeking two trustee posts w ill ad­ vance to the November general election. Robert Casey of Campground Road.. Hastings, and Virginia Sherry , of Charlton Park Road received 45 and 56 votes respec­ tively in the Tuesday primary. Thank You Richard Shaw Here’s the Question: Many voters asked about the advisory ballot, and some expressed disappointment that it was not allowed. Page said. Page said such a balloting procedure would have been allowable had the township applied for special permission from the state. She did not know whether the township would seek that permission and try again dur­ ing the November election. The ballot asked people what their position was regarding the proposed satellite station and what if anything they would be willing to pay to support such a station. Some township residents have expressed opposition to the project. Page said, saying the satellite station wouldn't cover their area anyway and wasn’t needed considering that only 30 fire runs were made from Middleville into the township last year. The township now contracts with Mid­ dleville for fire protection. Some 35 percent of Yankee Springs’ registered voters turned out for the primary — 10 percent higher than the statewide average. Hastings '----------- One of the big Issues in recent election campaigns has been money. For example, in Tuesday’s primary election campaign, Richard Chrysler spent almost $3 million of his own money running for governor. On the other hand, his leading opponent, William Lucas, spent about $700,000, half of which was contributed by indivuduals and organizations who might later have in­ fluence on his policies. As a citizen, does it bother you that it costs so much for a per­ son to run for public office? Do you think we should put limits on the amount of money spent? Sallie Graves, Delton: It seems like there are better ways to spend money. Three million dollars, no matter whose pocket it comes out of. is a lot of money. Jim Maurer, Jackson (formerly of Hastings): You can't criticize someone who spends his own money. Money docs a lot; it helped Kennedy get elected. But if you over­ saturate people with something (issues, views), they will start to believe it and most of the money goes to commercials. I think there should be a limit to how much is spent. Banner - - ----------- Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 32-Thursday, August 7,1986 Subsc'iption Rates: $11.00 per year in Barry County; $13.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $14.50 per year elsewhere. Marilyn Morrison, Hastings: It doesn't seem to me like it is necessary to spend so much. The money they raise can go to better uses. I realize they have to campaign, but I think maybe they go overboard. H.L. DeWitt, Sebring, Fla.: I don't quite understand why it should cost so much, unless of course it's the TV coverage. Il wouldn't hurt to put a limit on spending. Otherwise the richest man gets the most votes. Julie Frith, Hastings: It docs bother me. I don't know what kind of a limit you could put on it — but it just seems that the wealthier have more of an advantage. Especially when you consider the woman running — Colleen Engler. She didn't have as much money as the others so she didn't get the public exposure the others did. Janine Briggs, Hastings: If it's their own money it doesn't bother me. If it was our money it would bother me more. Yes, I think there should be a limit. Not everybody that's running has the same amount of money. We should set a limit so some candidates aren't getting the advantage over others. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 7,1966 Alice M. Mix NASHVILLE • Alice M. Mix. 81. of 1% Lentz St.. Nashville, died Sunday evening. August 3. 1986. at her brother’s residence in Francis Roy Knoll Kenneth Marlin Brower NASHVILLE - Francis Roy Knoll. 53. 712 Kellogg Rd.. Nashville died Wednesday July 30. 1986 al Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. He was bom October 2. 1932 in Nashville the son of Earl and Cleone (Everett) Knoll. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended the Nashville schools, graduating in 1950. He served in the Air Force during the Korean conflict. Ke was employed by the Inter-State Associates. Inc., of Alma as a representative since 1968. He married Geneva 1. Curtis on July 4, 1953. He is survived by his wife, two sons Garry Knoll and Terry Knoll, both of Nashville, one daughter Mrs. Douglas (Kathy) Hansbarger of Vermontville, seven grandchildren, parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Knoll of Nashville, two brothers Alton Knoll of Grass Lake, and Jim Knoll of Nashville. Graveside services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 2. at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Rev. Daniel E. Smith officiated. Arrangement were made by the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Onocology Department at Leila Hospital, Bat­ tle Creek. HASTINGS - Kenneth Martin Brower. 32 of 5033 S. Bedford Rd.. Hastings died near his home June 14. 1986. He was bom December 16. 1953 the son of Kenneth aid Maxine (Martin) Brower. He was raised in Hastings and attended the Hastings schools, graduating in 1972. He was employed by Pennock Hospital Maintenance Department for the past two years. He is survived by his parents of Dowling, two sisters Mrs. Norman (Barbara) Bird of Battle Creek, Mrs. Rebecca Thayler of Col­ dwater. and four nephews. Graveside services were held I p.m. Satur­ day. August 2 at Riverside Cemetery. Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr. officiated. Ar­ rangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Love. Inc. Dowling. Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Thurs. day. August 7 al Vogt Chapel Wren Funeral Homes. Rev. Norman Horton officiated. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery Memorials may be made to Arthritis Foundalion. American Cancer Society or Barry Communiiy Hospice. Mrs. Mix was born in Barry County on August 4. I91M. the daughter of James and Etha (King) Burchett. She was raised in the Doster-Plainwell area and for a short time in Indiana, attending schools there. She was married to Clare Marshall in 1921. He died in 1949. In 1955 she married Harp- Mix. Mr. Mix died in 1982. She lived in Nashville. Bellevue and Charlotte before residing for 25 years in Tampa. Florida, returning to Nashville in 1981. She was employed at Wilcox-Gay Corp, in Charlotte for six years and owned and operated a laundramat in Tampa for four years. She was a member of the First Con­ gregational Church in St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs. Mix is survived by two daughters. Mrs. Willard (Vivian) Love of Bellevue, Mrs. Marian Allen of Battle Creek; two sons. Richard Marshall of Vermontville and Robert Marshall of Charlotte; one step daughter. Mrs. Gerald (Barbara) Horton of Leslie; eight grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one brother. Howard Burchett of Dowling. Children’s movies being shown at Hastings Library ATTEND SERVICES CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LXTTRR TUitlup. 948-2l(M. RubmII Solnrc*. Hastings Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hartinp. 948 8004 M17 South at M-79. Robert Meyo. poMcr. FIRST CHURCH OF GOO. IMO N. Breed- GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 I North St Michael Anton PaHor Phone •MY 9414 Sunday. Aug 10 8 00 Early Service. 915 Church School (all age*|. 10 30 Family Wwihip, Church Council alter, 600 Yoyth Group EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner nt Brnadway and Center Street* Father Wayne Smith Rector Sunday Eucharttl at 10:00 a m (Summer ut-duk-l Weekday F.ocharnti W«dne» day 7 I S a in Thursday 7 00 p m HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH 307 E ManhaU Rev Steven Palm Padoe Sunday Morning Sunday School 10 00 Morning Wonhip Service • 1100 Evening Service - 7 30 Prayer Meeting Wednesday. Night ■ 7 30 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. HaUlngi Mich. auo'.i |«i|fi| 94541574 David B Nelurn Jr I’athn Sunday Aug 10 8 30 am Worthrp Service Room 108 9 30 a m Sunday School. 10 30 a m Cotter Fclliiw-tup IU 30 am Radio Bruadcad WBCH 1100 am Wonhip Service Nanctuary Turedey Aug 12 12 00 noon III Nimner » fteme Wednesday Aug 13 • 1200 IWVMI I MW Picnic at Bob Xing * Pa-k 7 00pm Work areal and th<rtwont BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Ml alter day Roaa. Phone 948-4145 midence 945 2938 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO. 1874 WcM Sute Rond. Packx J.A. Campbell. Phone 945-2285, Sunday School 945 a m.; Worahtp 11 aJO.; Evening Service 7 p.m,; Wednesday Fraim Gathering 7 pm. Middleville Area ST AUGUSTINE. Middleville Father Walter Spillane. Patux Phone 792 2889 Sunday Mau 930 am PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 al Farmalec Rd.. Middleville Rev. Wayne Kiel, Pmtoc. Phone 891-1585 Rev Charier Dooruboa. AuilUnt Paalor. Phone 795-3466. Firm Service 9 am.; church­ ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. School 10:15 am.; Second Service 11:15 Jetferaon. Father Leon Pohl. Paalor Satur­ am.; Evening Celebration 6 pm. day Mam 4 JO pm.; Sunday Maaaet I am aad 11 am. conlnaiont Saturday 4 004JO pm. Delton Area HASTINGS GRACE MITHUN. 600 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Campground Rd . Powell Rd. Raaadl A Sarver Paalor. 8 mi. S-. Paatnr Brent Branham. Phone Phone 945-9224 Woraiup aervice IOJO 623-2285 Sunday School al 10 am: Wor CHURCH OP THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway Rev Jamas E Leitiman Pastor Sunday Service.: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour; 11:00am.Morning Worship Service: 6.00 p.m. Evening Service. Wedneaday: 7.00 p.m. Service, lor Adult.. Teen, and Chiidr-m m. Arfta DOWllDQ AWa COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev M.ry Hom officiating Country Chapel Church School 1120 a.m.: worship 1015 am Banfield no GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S church school Wonhip lervxe 9 a m Hanover. Hasting. Leonard Davis. Pastor Ph M8-22S6 ce 946-9429. Sunday: Sunday School 945 am.. Wonhrp 11 am. Youth 5 pm.. Evening Worship 6 pm.. Io. Wednesday CYC ITsS ” Nashville Area OOS,,L chu,Ch. »> Sunday School 9 45 am.; Sunday Worahlp 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 pm.: BlMe Prayer. Wednesday 7 00 pm. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS 8EXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings ond toko Odos.a COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your LHo. Homo. Business ond Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hosting. — Noahville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ol Hosting. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS AAnmbnr F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hailing. BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" • I IB S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings M.ch.gon HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hostings. AA.chigan On Thursday. August 14, the Woodland Fire Department will hold Kids Night. The annual summer event will start around 6:30, and all youngsters and parents who want to ride on a fire engine, handle some fire fighting equipment, and gel ice cream treats should be at the Woodland Fire Bam that evening. The Woodland Lions Club served Hawaiian Ham dinners to over 300 people in the Herald Classic Memorial Park Saturday afternoon and evening. Pineapple was served with the ham. The meal included potato salad, baked beans and cole slaw with cold watermelon for dessert. Art Meade wore a grass skirl and entertain­ ed the guests and the workers. All of the workers at the dinner wore leis. Proceeds from the hun dinner will go to the Carl Jordan Scholarship fund. Woodland Community Chest Board held a meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Max King. Harry Burke from the Hastings United Way was a guest at the meeting and spoke to the group about plans to form a Barry County United Way unit After Nfc. Burte left, members Ann Othmer. Max King and Lee King conferred with the 1986 campaign chairman. Nancy Stowell, about the campaign which will be held later this fall. Mrs. Stowell has set a goal of S2.000 for the drive. She will be contacting people to set up collection areas later this month. Jim and Kathy Stowell held an Hawaiian Luau at their farm home north of Woodland Saturday evening. Everyone brought a dish to pass and their own drink. After dinner, the over thirty guests played volleyball, swam (despite the very cool weather that evening), visited and later cooked hot dogs over a bon fire. The event celebrated Rick Bump’s birth­ day and Rodger and Nancy Stowell’s anniversary. Terri Mulliken Allen (Mrs. David Allen) now of Mesquite, Texas, spent ten days in Woodland and Lansing. Her children, Todd and Becky, were with her. While in the Woodland area, she stayed at the home of her parents, Chuck and Jean Mulliken; attended the twentieth reunion of her Lakewood High School class, enjoyed a Yerty family reunion in Paw Paw and on Thursday evening, met several Mulliken relatives from Grand Rapids, Hastings, and Bumips at a Hastings restaurant. She also saw relatives from Bath during her Michigan stay. Cathy Arnott arrived in Woodland on Sun­ day. She will spend two weeks working with members of the Woodland Sesquicentennial Commission on the Woodland Township History book and the Woodland Sesquicenten­ nial. Miss Arnott bicycled from Ann Arbor, traveling the old pioneer trails where possible and doing field research on the way. She will stay at the home of Edna Wise while she is in Legal Nottee Wrdnredey FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. KaMinp. Mich . Allan J Weenlnk. In­ terim Mminer Eileen Hijbee Dir. Chri» liaa Ed .-Hi <iay. Aug 3 - 9 30 WorUup ServKre Nuncry Provided BroxkaU ol tld* irrvvtr over WBCH AM and FM « 30 Churih hhnol cUmcv tor tun grade «nd h-t-~ Hastings Public Library will show two children’s films Saturday. August 9, at 10:30 a.m. in the lower level of the library. The films are free and intended for children 4-10 years old. Accompanying parents will enjoy the films as well. Seaflight, captures the action and color of surfing through photography shot in Southern California and in the waves of Waimea Bay and the Banzai Pipeline of Hawaii. Paradise is a simple story of a bird learning the value of a positive self-image. Told in bright, animation without narration, the story is accompanied by a haunting musical score and is intended for pre-schoolers. IVood/and News OrangevilleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd two miles south al Guo Lake Rev Dan Bowman. Pastor Len Harris Sunder School Sept Sunday School. 94S am Church Service. 11 a m ,6pm Wednrs day - 7 p m Family Bible Institute for 2 year olds through adult. Nursery stalled at all services Bui ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-5187 for free transportation in Gun Lake area "Ministering God’s Word to Today’s World." ST CYRIL 6 METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Walter Spillane Pastor Phone 792 2889 Saturday Mass 5 p m Sunday AUu 730am and 11 30 a m MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in Default has occurred in the con­ the terms ond conditions of a ditions ol a mortgage mode by certain mortgage mode by John Christian Knapp ond Linda Brogan Road Dairy, a Michigan D. Knapp, husband and wife Limited Partnership of Hastings. Mortgagors, to Colonial Mor­ Michigan. Mortgagor, to Michi­ tgage Company of Indiana, Inc­ gan National Bank-Central, a an Indiana corporation. Mor­ National Banking Association, tgagee. 333 East Washington Mortgagee, doted the 25th day Blvd., Fori Wayne, Indiana 46801, of March, 19B5, and recorded in dated June 16, 1969. and record­ the office of the Register of ed with the Barry County Register Deeds, for the County of Barry ol Deeds on June 25, 1969. in and Stale ol Michigan, on the Uber 195 ol Poge 572. which was 9th day of April. 19B5. In Liber assigned by assignment to Fed­ 421 of Barry County Records, on eral Notional Mortgage Associ­ page 764. on which mortgage ation, o corporation organized there is claimed to be due. at ond existing under the laws of the date of this notice, for prin­ the United States. 150 South cipal ond interest, the sum of Wacker, Chicago. Illinois, dated Two Hundred Ninety Three July 1. 1969, ond recorded with Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty the Barry County Register of Five ond 47/100 ($293,755.47) Deeds on July 22. 1969 in Liber Dollars; 196 ol Poge 101. And no suit or proceedings al By reason of such default the low or in equity having been undersigned elects to declare the instituted Io recover the debt entire unpaid amount ol said secured by sold mortgage or any mortgage due and payable for­ port thereof. Now. Therefore, by thwith. virtue of the power of safe con­ At the dale of this notice there tained in sold mortgage, and is claimed to be due for principal pursuant Io the statute of the and interest on said mortgage State of Michigan in such case the sum of Five Thousand. Seven made and provided, notice is Hundred and 31/100 Dollars hereby given that on Friday, the ($5,700.31). No suit or pro­ 29lh day of August, 1986, at ceeding at law has been in­ 10:00 o'clock A.M.. Local Time, stituted to recover the debt said mortgage will be foreclosed secured by said mortgage or any by a sale at public auction, to port thereof. the highest bidder, ot the East Notice Is hereby given that by vir­ Door entrance to the Court House tue of the power of safe contain­ in Hostings, Michigan (that be­ ed in said mortgage ond the ing the building where the Grstatute in such cose mode ond cuit court lor the County of provided and to pay soid amount Barry is held), of the premises with interest os provided in said described in said mortgage, or morgoge. and oil “*»«• so much thereof as may be charges, and expenses, including necessary to pay the amount attorney's fees allowed by law. due. as aforesaid, on said mort­ said mortgage will be foreclos­ gage. with the interest thereon ed by sole of the mortgaged at thirteen ond one-half per premises ol public vendue to the cent (13.50%) per annum ond all highest bidder at the Barry Coun­ legal costs, charges ond ex­ ty Courthouse, Hastings, Mich­ penses, including the attorney igan, the place of holding the fees allowed by low. and also Grcuit court within the County of any sum or sums which may be Bo'cy Gty of Hastings. Michpaid by the undersigned, neces­ 'Ban- on Thursday. September 4. sary to protect its interest in 1986. ot 1:00 in the afternoon the premises. Which said pre­ local time. mises are described os follows: Pursuant i0 Public Act No. 104. All of that certain piece or Public Acts of 1971. (MSA parcel of land situate in the 27A3240(3l)) (he redemption township ol Baltimore in the period shall be six (6) months County of Barry, and State of from the dote of lhe foreclosure Michigan, ond described as fol­ sale. lows. to-wit: The premises covered by soid Commencing at the Northeast mortgage is lituated in the corner ol the West % of the Township of Hope. County of Southwest % of Section 9. Town Barry, State of Michigan, and 2 North. Range 8 West, for more fully described os: place of beginning: thence West Lot 36 of Caso^el-Mor of Acker’s 40 rod. thence South 80 rods; Point Plot. Sections 15 and 16. thence East 40 rods; thence North Town 2 North. Range 9 West. 80 rods to the place of begin­ Township of Hope County of ning. Baltimore Township. Barry Michigan, according to the Barry County. Michigan. cecorded plot thereofDuring the twelve months im­ ■•uly 31. 1986 mediately following the sale, the James W? Batchelor (P25500) property may be redeemed. BUSSELL « BATCHELOR Dated ot Clawson. Michigan. Io. Mortjosw July 10. 1986 200 Monroe. NW • Sv'1* 555 Michigan Notional Bonk-Central Grand Rapid* Ml 49503 Wyoming Ml Mortgagee (8-21) Kurt I. Jones 1400 W. Fourteen Mile Road Clawson. Ml 48017 Attorney lor Mortgagee (8-7) by Catherine Lucas the Woodland area. Frank and Jean Schwarting, their daughters. Ann DcHoog and Linda Olson. Amy. Ben and Abby DeHoog and Tcna Olson traveled by motor home to Osakas. Minn., where they attended a Schwarting family reu­ nion. The Schwartings other two daughters. Margaret McDowell of Geneseo. III. and Mary Klopfenstein of Olympia. Wash, met them there. Two of Frank’s brothers and two of his sisters and their families were also in Minnesota for the reunion. There were 63 people from California. Michigan. Arizona. Minnesota. North Dakota. Iowa, Illinois. Florida and Washington at the reunion. The Schwartings. DcHoogs and Olsons were gone for a week. Paul Halladay joined his family at the Willis Dalton farm on Saturday. Sharon (Mrs. Halladay) and their three girls had already been at the farm for two weeks. The entire family will return to New Jersey by car in mid-August. The Woodland Sesquiccntcnla! Commis­ sion met at the Woodland Lions Den last Monday evening. Those members who were present were Jim Lucas, Shirley Kilmer, Ella Kantner. Harold Stannard, Tom Niethamer, George Schaibly, Earl Engle, and Barbara Dalton. Guests were Cathy Lucas and Willis Dalton. Tom reported that 150 Barry County history books were sold in Woodland Towhship. Harold Stannard left the Ses­ quicentennial Commission meeting to go to the Woodland Township board and requested that by next Monday when the commission will meet with Cathy Arnott, they be given an account of how many “Timberland Times” have been sold. All of these figures will help decide how many of the new Woodland Township History books have to be printed. The Commission made a complete review of all plans for the three day celebration plan­ ned for August, 1987, and discussed various other matters which still need to be decided. They decided to have some kind of a display at the Barry County Sesquicentennial exhibits to be held in the Elks Building in Hastings during the SummerFest week. Cathy Lucas and Ella Kantner will play and arrange this display and various commisison members and other people will be with the exhibit to ans wer any questions, sell “Timberland Times" and lake orders for the township history when the building is open. Chad Farlee recently spent a week at Boy Scouts of American Camp Gerber near Muskegon where he was senior Patrol Leader for 41 younger boys. Kevin Neeley, Bob Kel­ ly. Doug Raffler, Matt Lancaster and Gabe Stutz went to the camp the same week. Duane Adams, who lives on King Road, is now home from the hospital after a recent motorcycle accident. He will spend several weeks recuperating at home before going back to work. Mike Marsteller reported to the adult Sun­ day School class at Kilpatrick Church about his week at an aviation camp held at the Lowell Airport by the Grand Rapids School of Bible and Missionaries. This camp is for boys who may be planning to be missionary bush pilots. Mike said boys at the camp were from Cambodia and South America as well as several states other than Michigan. They rode in various types of airplanes and studied some aviation. They had daily bible studies while at the camp, and the week included tours of the college, the Amway plant, and the Grand Rapids Airport, including the tower. Ford and Orpha Enz and Stella Engle drove to Bay City Monday to visit Mary Walton and Reverend and Mrs. Steward Walton. Mary is now 99 years old, and she is able to get around the house and has a very good memory of the early days around Woodland. Her stepmother, Sarah Enz Bollman, was Ford’s aunt. Ford and the other Enz children spent many happy times at the Bollman home. Their grandmother Enz lived with their Aunt Sarah and her family when they were small. The Bollman home was on East Brown Road where the LaVcm Jacksons now live. Mary Bollman married Clyde Walton, and they lived many years on a farm in the Maple Grove area. After he passed away, she moved into Hastings. She now makes her home with Seward and Helen. She reads the Banner every week and enjoys the Woodland items. The Waltons have recently celebrated 50 years in the Christian ministry and have serv­ ed seven different charges. Betty and Kenneth McCurdy went to Grand Rapids August 1 to spend the afternoon and evening with their daughters, Karen Mc­ Curdy and Vivian Reynolds and Vivian’s hus­ band, Robert Reynolds. When they got there, they found that a 55-minute air balloon ride had been scheduled for them. They left in the balloon from Caledonia at 7 p.m. They landed a quarter of a mile north of the Pleasant Valley Church. The ride was greatly enjoyed by both of The McCurdys. This was an early part of the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary which will be this fall. Woodgrove Christian-Brethren Parish Church in Coats Grove is holding vacation Bible School every day this week. At the same time. Pastor Jerry Miller is attending an Evangelism Leaders' Academy at Manchester College. Our banking card isn’t just another card. 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And you'll be Ufflstmgs (fitp Stank )Mh .tnnj»ro*ry Safe and sound banking �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 7,1986 - Page 5 enus Legal Notice Zack to School STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. B6-19521-SE • Corduroy in prints and solids -also clidren's prints1 • Sweatshirt Fleece in pastels, In the motter of LYNDON BARRY ako LYNDON C. BARRY. Deceas­ ed. Social Securilry Number 370-10-8492 LaBin-Shook exchange wedding vows Elwells to observe 50th wedding anniversary Joan E. LaBin and Craig A. Shook ex­ changed wedding vows Saturday. July 19 1986 al 3 p.m. at the Grace Wesleyan Church in Hastings. Joan is the daughter of Clarence and Evelyn LaBin of Middleville and Craig is the son of Harold and Margaret Shook of Manin. Reverend L. E. Davis performed the double ring ceremony which was read from the same text used by the bride's grandparents when they were married in 1910. Added to the ceremony were four lovely songs performed by Mary Shook and Sherri Taggen of “For His Glory". Piano music by Martha Davis ac­ companied the lingers and ceremony. The bride, given in marriage by her In honor of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Roy and Frances Elwell of 10710 Cobb Road. Delton. There will be an open house on Sunday. August 17th from 1 to 5 p.m. at the home of Richard and Darlene Cochran. 12422 S. Cobb Rd.. Delton. The former Frances Morgan and Roy (Johnny) Elwell were married on August 15. 1936 in Hickory Comers. Jim and Dec Elwell. Blanche and Tom Holtman and Dick and Darlene Cochran in­ vited family and friends to come and help make this a memorable day for their parents. Rietkerk-Egeler announce engagement Eggers to observe 25th wedding anniversary Parchment United Methodist Church was the setting for the May 31 marriage of Teresa M. Egclcr. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale B. Egelcr. 5052 Beverly, to Jerry W. Rielkirk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard W. Riclkerk. Dowling. Attendants were Jalanc VanOrdcr. Janet Brown. Gail and Mark Rietkcrk. Betsy Wagner. David Cramer, Charles Tobias and Jonathon Cunningham. The bride is a graduate of Western Michigan University and is employed at Riverside Grechousc and at Borgess Nursing Home. The bridegroom attended Kellogg Community College and is a baker al Sweet N Sassy in Battle Creek. The newlyweds will reside in Comstock. . The children of Charles and Donna Eggers >te all of their family and friends to an open house in honor of their 25th w edding anniverMr>' on Sunday. August 10. from 3 p.m. to 8 P m. at the VFW Hall. 123 E. Main St., Mid­ dleville. Music provided by Tiny Young. Donna (Baker) and Charles Eggers were married in Wayland on August 19. 1961. nicy have three children; Randy and Diane Eggers. Rodney and Monica Eggers. Valerie Eggers and one granddaughter. Amber. Creditors are hereby notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented per­ sonally or by moil, to both lhe personal representative and to the Court on or before October 14. 1986. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo assigned to persons oppeoring ol record to bo entitled. • Pendleton & Carlton Wool starting at *7*° a yard. Sidie/tt. 'Ja&tccdi Optn Mon. Sat. 9 am - 5:30 pm Friday IN 7 pm I Prairieville Farm Days AUGUST 28 thru SEPTEMBER 1 | FRIDAY NIGHT — "FARM DAYS OPRY" SHOW A Jef Featuring... "KITTY WELLS" ; , — The Queen of Counfty Music — v :j s J) A/so... Bobby & Johnny Wright, The ? a J t Tennessee Mountain Boys, Peewee * l King, Redd Stewart, The Collins \ sisters & The Great Bobby Hankins —A I t 215 William Street Hostings. Ml 49058 David A. Dimmers (PI7793) DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 220 South 8 roodway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 parents, wore a white floor length gown of taffeta accented with embossed flowers. She carried the wedding bible that was used in her parents’ wedding 40 years ago. It was decorated with a bouquet of peach roses, car­ nations and baby s breath. Rose Caton, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Charlene Winey and Sharon Davis, friends of the bride, were bridesmaids. Each carried a^ingle peach rose. Attending the groom as best man was his cousin. Art Shook, and friends Mike Hull and Doug Rex as groomsmen. Ushers Robert and Dan Whinnen seated the guests. Robert and Diane LaBin, brother and sister­ in-law of the bride, were master and mistress of ceremonies. Ruthie Caton and Abby LaBin. nieces of the bride, attended th. guest book The reception followed in the church base­ ment with a buffet lunch for 200 guests. The beautiful three-tiered cake was cut by Wilma Landon and served by Bobbie Shook and April LaBin. Out of town guess included family and friends from Georgia. North Dakota and various parts of Michigan. Rehearsal dinner was held Friday evening in the Gold Room of the Middlevilla Inn in Middleville. The couple honeymooned the Michigan and will reside in Shelbyville. TAKE NOTICE: On August 14. 1986 at 11:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hostings, Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate.o hearing will be held on the peti­ tion of Maxine Barry for com­ mencement of proceedings in the above estate motter. for the ap­ pointment of Maxine Barry os Personal Representative of the Estate, for o determination of heirs of the deceased, that the Will of the deceased be admitted to Probate, ond that claims against the estate be determined. dark colors & prints. • Wool in plaids & solid colors J i ’ S S His Country Music City Band. ADVANCED TICKETS’5.00 ea. Can be pur- 3 chased at Nell's Printing, Hastings; Bobby ■ Hankins Country Music Store, Coldwater; or write to Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame, ? Delton. Ml 49046 • 616-623-2485. s Announcing... Foxes to observe 25th wedding anniversary The children of Charles and Julie Fox wish to congratulate their parents on their 25lh wedding anniversary Augus. 5. Kloeckner-Thelen engagement announced Edna Towns to celebrate 90th birthday August 10 The family of Edna Towns will be hosting an open house in honor of her 90th birthday on August I0. I986 from 2 to 5,p.m. in the Social Room of the Wixxllund Eagles. Main Street, Woodland. Mich. Your presence is the only gift desired. Richard and Mary Kloeckner, formerly of Hastings, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Susan Mary to Scott J. Thelen. Scott is the son of John H. and Alice Thelen of Westphalia. Ml. Susan is a IMHO graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by Sparrow Hospiial Scutt u a 1978 graduate ul PewamoWestphalia High School and is employed by B.O.C. of Lansing. A September 20 wedding is planned. Charles W. Laudenbach, M.D Opening Practice in Internal Medicine Open house planned for Mr. and Mrs. Leak An open house is being held on August 10 from 2-5 am. at the home of Maurice Leak for Dennisnnd Helen Leak who were married in Charlotte. N.C. on July 26. All friends and relatives arc invited to attend (Adult Medicine) in Partnership With Jack A. Brown, M.D. — Family Practice James E. Atkinson, M.D. — Family Practice Robert G. Schirmer, M.D. — Internal Medicine Steven G. Wildern, M.D. — Internal Medicine Dr. Laudenbach Is now accepting new patients. For appointments call his office at... 945-2419 eight By YtmdL Yoa Co*1 Notice of School Opening 1986-87 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION Registration of all new students or students who were not enrolled when school closed in Ph h June will be handled in the building the students are to attend. Registration will be: TUES., WED. & THURS., AUG. 19, 20 & 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All parents of Kindergarten children will be notified of their child's assignment after August 14. CLASSES for ALL STUDENTS BEGIN on WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 3. 1986. Textbooks will be furnished to all students. They will receive their textbooks in class. LOSE WEIGHT BECAUSE YOU ARE A W0NDERFU1 NOT IN ORDER TO BECOME ONE “If I can do it, so can you!” r DIET r DIET x Lcenter’/Make Your Commitment Today! Lcenter GEORGE CURTIS from Hastings has lost 40 lbs.! All students will receive their schedule of classes the first day of school. All bus runs will be made on regular schedules starting Wednesday, September 3. 1986. Free and reduced lunches will be available to eligible students beginning Monday. Septembers, 1986. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Incoming Freshmen and new students are invited to meet Tuesday. August 19 at 1:30 p.m. in the High School Lecture Hall for on orientation program. On Wednesday. September 3rd, all High School students ore to report to the gymnasium of the High School for a general meeting at 8:30 a.m. The dally schedule will be announced at that time. Students should make provisions to purchase hot lunch or carry a sack lunch beginning Wednesday, September 3rd under our continued policy of closed campus. JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS On Wednesday. September 3rd all Junior High students are to report to the west gymnasium of the Junior High School for a general meeting ot 8:30 a.m. Students should moke provisions to purchase hot lunch or carry a sack lunch Wednesday. September 3rd under our continued policy of closed campus. Hastings Area School Systems HOURS (1985-86) PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY: Kindergarten 7:45 a.m. Io 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ml I made my decision to go to the Diet Center on May 2.1986, after hearing Paul Harvey, the nationwide news commentator, say "The Diet Center was the place to go If you wanted to lose pounds and Inches and learn how to keep It off, with their nutritional five phase program." I know today, I made the right decision and Paul Harvey was right. I'm 40 pounds lighter and feel great about myself. I had to make many changes in my eat'ng habits, and I followed the program exactly. I was a big pop drinker, two 8-packs a day. The counselors slowly broke mo down to not more than two a day, and sometimes I only have one, and that's diet pop. I cook for myself and my son, so this was another change for me. Learning to cook nutritionally. I made a commitment and I was determined to be a winner end reach my goal. The counselors were fantastic. They believed in me and guided and supported me all the way. I never missed a day going In for my daily weigh-in and counseling. That was important to me I know that following the live-phase Diet Center program is why I am a winner today. The Image One nutrition classes, the fifth phase, were so Important to me. They taught me behavior modification, and lifetime maintenance. The recipes and cooking done In class have also helped. Stop by the Diet Center and meet the counselors. Let them tell you about their program. There's no obligation. i highly recommend the program to anyone that needs help losing weight and wants to learn how to keep It off. BEFORE Grades 1-6...... -8:00 om' ,o 2:15 Pm' CENTRAL. NORTHEASTERN, SOUTHEASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Kindergarten 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ond 12:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Grades 1-6 8:30 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. JUNIOR HIGH 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL Bus Information945-5363 948-8021 Central Administration . . Southeastern Elementary945-9531 945-3478 Central Elementary Senior High 945-9591 945-9533 Northeastern Elementary Junior High 945-2451 .758-3361 Pleasantview Elementary ^Hg™LgS/fo DIET CENTER* _ — .> Loss Pro’eS* Thanks Diet Center, You're Terrific George Curtis NOW! 1615 South Bedford Rd. M-37 (NEXT TO CAPPON OIL) Hastings, Michigan 49058 Ph. 948-4033 OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL...685-6881 Hours: Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 7.1986 John Deere Tractors They’re versatile i Jtk convenient, —Jl warranted A 2-year limited warranty says these tractors can take on and keep at the big jobs. They can mow. thatch, till, blade, remove snow. It’s easy work with operator-comfort features, equipment lift and vawble-speed gear or hydrostatic transmission. And these tractors have John Deere full-length, welded steel "backbones’’ for heavy­ duty work. Choose from nine models: 10-, 12-, 14and 16-hp 200 Series; 16-, 18- and 20-hp 300 and 400 Series.. .gasoline or diesel. Many attachments available. Come look them over. LAWN AND USED RIDER LAWN MOWERS GARDEN TRACTORS John Deere 65 John Deere 110 John Deere 66 John Deere 210 John Deere 68 John Deere 317 John Deere 650 Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER OF PUBLICATION File No. 86-353-00 SHARRIK. HENLEY. Plaintiff. WILLIAM P. HENLEY. Dolendont M.choel J McPhillrps (P337I5) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS A MC PHILLIPS 220 5 Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 616 945 9596 At a session of soid Court held in Hostings. Michigan, on the 7th day of July. 1986 PRESENT Honorable Hudson E Deming. Circuit Judge On the 6th day of June 1986 on action was filed by Shorn K Henley. Plaintiff, against William P Henley Defendant, in this Court to obtain a decree of divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant William P. Henley shall answer or take such other action os may be permitted by low on or before the 25th doy of September. 1986. Failure Io comply with this order will result in a judgment by default og omst such defendant for the re­ lief demanded in the complaint filed in this Court. Hudson E. Deming. Circuit Judge (8-7) THORNAPPLE VALLEY BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most 17.“Jagged Edge" (RCA-Columbia) popular video cassettes as they □."Brazil" (MCA) appear in next week’s issue of 19. ’'Beverly Hills Cop" (Paramount) Billboard magazine. Copyright 20. ’'Automatic GolP (Video Associates) 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc. VIDEQCASSETTE RENTALS Reprinted with permission. 1. "Back to the Future" (MCA) 2. "The Jewel of the Nile" (CBS-Fox) 3. "White Nights" (RCA-Columbia) 1. ’’Jane Fonda's New Workout (Karl-Lorimar) 2. ''Back to the Future" (MCA) 3. "The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 4. ”Jagged Edge" (RCA-Columbia) 5. "A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge" (Media) 4. ’’White Nights" (RCA-Columbia) 6. ’’Cocoon" (CBS-Fox) 7. "Rocky IV" (CBS-Fox) 5. *’Casablanca" (CBS-Fox) 8. '’Witness" (Paramount) 6. ’'The Jewel of the Nile" (CBS-Fox) 9. ’‘Spies Like Us" (Warner Bros.) 7. ’’Alice in Wonderland’ (Disney) 8. ’’Jane Fonda’s Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 9. ’ ‘Playboy Video Centerfold 2" (Karl-Lorimar) 10. ’’Whitney Houston The No. 1 Video Hits" (Music Vision) 11. *’Pinocchio" (Disney) 10. "ToLive and Die in L.A." (Vestron) 11. “Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins" (Thom-EMl) 12. " Agnes of God’’ (RCA-Columbia) 13. "Best of Times" (Embassy) 14. "Black Moon Rising" (New World) 15. ’’Brazil" (MCA) 16. ’’Commando" (CBS-Fox) 12. ’'Spies Like Us" (Warner Bros.) □.“African Queen" (CBS-Fox) 14. ’’Romancing the Stone" (CBS-Fox) 15. “Kathy Smith's Ultimate Video Workout" (JO) 17. “King Solomon's Mines" (MGM-UA) □.“Return of the Living Dead" (Thom-EMI-HBO) 19. "Death Wish 3” (MGM-UA) 16. "Kathy Smith’s Body Basics (JCI) 20. "Powef' (Kari-Lorimar) Brought to you exclusively by ... Music Center 130 W SUH Si, Downtown Hastings FRCI PARKINQ BEHIND OUR STORt 945-4284 From Time to Time... by...Esther Walton Fortner mills in Hastings By M.L. Cook Aug. 1. 1946 Banner When my father anil our family moved from Prairieville io Hastings in the fall of 1863. and for several years thereafter, there was a small, red. grist mill; and just souih of n a saw mill, with an old-fashioned upright saw. The grist mill and most of the saw mill were in u hat is now Boltwixxl Street at (he comer of State Street, and on the site of the present city garage. Both mills were owned by Oscar Hadley. They were operated by water pow'er. The water came to them via a short mill race that connected with “Hadley's Dam.” The dam embankment stood on cast Court Street. It extended for a little less than a block between Michigan Avenue and Bollwood Streets, (now Felpausch Food Centers new parking lot). The banks of the dam were about as high as the present Court Street roadway across the narrow Fall Creek valley at that point. The dam impounded the water brought into it by Fall Creek which was then a much larger stream than now. Why we called it Fall Creek can be easily understood by observing the considerable fall in that creek from the Ket­ cham (now Shrincr) Road to Grand Street. The water in the Hadley dam extended four blocks south from Court Street to Grand, and was a little less than a block wide. In places toward the lower end, from Green Street to Court, it was 'quite deep. Houses were too close to this pond to permit bathing in it. The pond water did not look inviting in the sum­ mertime. for there was usually a green scum on top which argued against “going in swim­ ming" in that pond. The Thomapplc River was much belter. The deep waler in the bend of that stream near the bookcase factory was the favorite "old swimming hole" for the kids of that day. In winter time Hadley’s pond was a prime favorite for men and boys and a few girls who loved skating. There were no refrigrators nor ice boxes in Hastings during that period, but a few families here had ice houses. They were filled in winter with ice from this pond. Then the kids had to be careful about going near the thin icc that soon formed on the places where the icc had been cut. The blocks of ice were packed in sawdust from the Hadley saw mill. Fall Creek also furnished power for a much larger grist mill in Hastings, known as the "upper mill.” Il was situated near the southwest comr-uf Grund and Boltwood. The dam was located a few blocks south of the mill. A long mill race brought the water to a very small pond then located on what is now Hanover Street. From that point to the creek level west of it. there is a considerable drop. The upper mill had a big waler wheel, which furnished much more power than Hadley’s dam. Both mills ground the grists which were brought by fanners from the considerable distance. Their patronage was almost wholly local. They could not compete with the big mills which made flour for the market. Clearing the forest and draining the lowlands which fed Fall Creek in the early days of Hastings grist mills had to put in steam plants. Freight charges, in towns that had but one railroad, as did Hastings, made coal too expensive, to use. A few years after that, both mills ceased to operate. The Hadley home was at the comer of Michigan Avenue and Court Streets, near the edge of the pond. Mr. and Mrs. Hadley had no chilren but adopted two girls from Carlton township. They were then small orphans, named Millie and Calista Kens on. They were treated beautifully by their foster parents and given a good education in Hastings schools. Mrs. Hadley and the two girls were devout members of the Episcopal Church. Mr. Hadley was a spiritualist. Millie became the wife of Loyal Knappen. one of Michigan's leading attorneys in his day. He was. for sonic yeas, the U.S. Distict judge in Grand Rapids and later was ap­ pointed U.S. Circuit judge. He was born in Hastings and practiced law here for a few years, then moved to Grand Rapids, which thereafter, was his home. Calista married William Stuart. He was. for a time, superintendent of Hastings schools. The schoolhouse, then a frame building, was located on the Cental grounds. He later studied law and settled in Grand Rapids, serv­ ing that city as city attorney and was, for four years, the mayor. He was an uncle of Probate Judge Stuart Clement. Mrs. Hadley was a cultured woman, very highly esteemed in Hastings, because of her Christian character, sincerity, and many charitable deeds. Mr. Hadley, though par­ ticular in some ways, was a kindly, in­ telligent. sociable man. with a great sense of humor. He was clean in life and habits. But he was odd and very outspoken. He had a con­ tagious laugh. Oscar Hadley and my father were very good friends. It must have been due to the at­ traction of opposites, for they were wide apart in their beliefs, likes, and dislikes. My father and Philo Sheldon were equal partners in the abstract and real estate business. Their office was in an old frame building in a location now covered by the west end of the Hotel Hastings. My father loved to play chess and would do so when not busy with work in the office. He had a stand, properly marked for that game and a set of chess men in the office. It was free to anyone who wished to play. Chess, being a quiet game, would cause no disturbance in the office. That table was usually occupied. Among the chess players. I recall Editor George M. Dewey. Norman Bailcyand Oscar Hadley. There were others whose names 1 cannot recall. When his grist mill was idle. Hadley could be found, usually, in Cook and Sheldon's office, playing chess with someone - my father if he were not busy. Mr. Hadley liked to visit with father when they did not play their favorite game. On such occasions they would soon be arguing. Hadley was a spiritualist and father a universalis!. Father delighted in poking fun at Hadley’s ex­ periences in spiritualist seances. When they ended their arguments, they each remained of the same opinion still. They never became angry. Both laughed a good deal. 1 liked to listen to them because they spoke their sincere convictions. My father suffered severe stomach trouble. Late in the 1870's his health was so badly shattered, he had to quit office work altogether. He, at that time, owned 160 acres of heavily timbered land, about two miles east of the city limits, on the Hastings Center road. After he had rested several months and gained some strength, he decided he could walk daily to that place, over three miles from our home on West Green Street and chop wood, hoping to improve his health thereby. Father did not enjoy the loneliness of his work there, and invited his friend. Oscar Hadley, to join him. giving him all the wood he could chop that winter. Hadley's mill then Above is a drawing of what a typical mill looked like in the 1860's. was idle most of the time, as water was low in Fall Creek, and competing mills in surroun­ ding towns had greatly reduced its patronage. These two men chopped all winter, eating cold dinners inthc woods, walking to and from their work. My father was an expert in wielding the axe. He taught his friend how to do it, and each accumulated a considerable cordage of beech and maple that winter, which helped for months to come. They both gained in health from this ex­ perience. But my father was never able to do office work again. He took soliciting with Major Anderson, which kept him out of doors. He enjoyed it and was successful with this new employment. Mr. Hadley sold all his mill property, in­ cluding the pond and a number of city lots south of his mill -- all the land from State Street south to Green Street, lying west of Hanover to the east bank of the dam. By that time, in summer and winter, the volume of water in Fall Creek was very limited. Rains in the fall, melting snow and rains in the spring would bring back memories of Fall Creek as it was before clearing of the forest and draining of the lowlands reduced the water flowing into it. For some reason, the new owner of the old mill pond kept its bank full of water, for which there was no use whatsoever. In the summer months, the smell of the stagnant water was nauseating. Nothing was done to abate this nuisance until after a serious epidemic of diphtheria in the second war resulted in several deaths. No one could tell who did it; but one night, at the beginning of the following summer, all the water “leaked" out of that dam, through a hole about where the culvert under Court Street embankment is now located, between Michigan Avenue and Boltwood Street. When morning came, the pond was gone. An injunc­ tion by the city prevented the repair of the em­ bankment. Plenty of quick lime in the bed of the dam ended the stench from it. Oscar Hadley met an untimely and horrible death when Hastings had an "Old Fashioned Fourth of July". It was to end in a bjg display of fireworks that evening. That stand from which the rockets etc. were sent heavenward was erected on a downtown street corner. A big crowd gathered to watch the display. One of the throng was Oscar Hadley. By some mischance sparks from the platform reached a package of sky rockets, which let go with a loud roar. All but one went over the heads of the people. That one struck and impaled Oscar Hadley, killing him instantly. There has never been a Fourth of July celebration in Hastings since that tragedy. Probably there may not be another. Folks seem to enjoy the day at the lakes or the quiet of their own home much better. 17th Annual Antique Auto Show coming to Charlton Park What has over 12000 wheels, shines, and is worth more than 1.5 million dollars? The 300 operating antique automobiles at the 17th An­ nua] Antique Auto Show & Swap Meet at Historic Charlton Park in Hastings. Restored to mint condition and on display will be vin­ tage cars from Auburns and Cords, to Buicks and Fords on Sunday, August 17. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spectators can get involved in the show by voting for their favorite car and a lucky ex­ hibitor will win the trophy. Antique cars, the driver and one passenger will be admitted free to the show, provided the car is 25 years old or older. Auto buffs have the opportunity to find, buy, swap or trade any type of auto parts or accessories as part of the swap meet while other family members visit the flea market. Spaces are still available for $10. A $25 door prize will be awarded to one lucky vendor. All vintage autos will be displayed with the make and year of the car. Most owners will be available to tell visitors about their work in restoring a classic; searching for parts, in­ vesting money, and the thrill of driving it down the street for the First time. The event is sponsored by the Battle Creek Chapter of the Veteran Motor Car Club of America. Admission is $3 for adults (over 16), children are admitted free. Admission in­ cludes the Auto Show, Swap Meet. 16 building historic village, new exhibits in the museum, and swimming and boating facilities on Thornapple Lake. Food is available on the grounds. Chariton Park is a not-for-profit educational institution located three miles east of Hastings, just off M-79. For more informa­ tion call (616) 945-3775. WhyVfe Placed A SuppcrtingRdelnlhe Restoration OfACommunity Opera House Near the turn of the century, two-bits and a little bit of luck put you near the front of the standing room only crowds that were the hallmark of this opera house. Mary Pickford, at the time just a blos­ soming star, graced its stage. As did Annie Oakley f. traveling show of six-guns and other assorted shootin irons. In fact, over the years, what with all the stars of vaudeville and theatre who per­ formed here, you would have thought it was Broadway in New York. Not a small midwest town’s main street opera house. Even talking movies couldn't do to the grand old place what a major fire, many years of neglect and then a condemnation notice would finally do. Qose its doors. Seemingly for good. But to the townspeople, the show just had to go on. So when private citizens and business people got together to restore this priceless landmark, a lot of our people asked what part they could play. You see, we’re not just bankers. We’re part of the community. So we Believe that sometimes it's just as important to lend a hand as it is to lend someone money. At First of America Bank, we’re proud we were part of the impressive community cast of characters that raised the money it took to bring the ojiera house back to life. And we applaud the entire town’s con­ tribution to the performing arts. O FIRST°FAMERICA. Community Banks First. .MrtnKn HUC AREA BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS IT’S A GIRL John J. and Dawn Bassett Davis, July 22, 1986, Stephanie Loree, at Community Hospital. Battle Creek, 6 lbs., I oz. 20 in­ ches. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Ellen Bassett of Nashville. Quentin and Cinda (Murphy) Ward. Arl­ ington, Texas, Alexandra Rose, July 20. 1986 in Arlington. Proud grandparents are Janet and George Ward of Arlington and Dave a.xl Rosalie Murphy of Nashville. IT’S A BOY Greg and Kris Thelen. Corey Michael, bom at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing. July 15. 1986. 8 lbs. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs* Alfred Thelen of Lake Odessa, and great­ grandparents. Rose Pohl of Westphalia. Mr. and Mrs Roland Geiger and Paul Geiger all of Woodland. * David and Lori Linsea. Middleville. July 30, 7:15 p.m., 7 lbs., I oz. Lisa and Willie Murray, Hastings. July 30 5:23 p.m., 7 lbs. 3 ozs. Thomas and Marguerite Davis. Hastings August 1.4:51 a.m., 9 lbs . 7W ozs. Scott and Julanc Bcglin, Lake Odessa August 3. 9:52 a.m.. 8 lbs., 9fc ozs. ’ Tina George. Hastings. August 5. 10:40 a.m., 6 lbs., 14 ozs. Mental Health Services change meeting date The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Ser­ vices has been changed to Thursday, Aug 14 at 8 ajn. m the conference room Any mterested persons are invited to attend. �Over 100 attend ‘Pieces of the Past’show Lake Odessa News klartha Gierman, 92, a former Lake 7^Cssa 2nd Sunfield resident died Monday at lhe Christian Nursing Home at Belding. Funeral services were held at the MapesFisher Funeral Home in Sunfield with burial ln the Sunfield cemetery. She *as the daughter of Moses and Sarah (Hoover) Franu and she married Carl Gier- who died in 1965 Sunriving are two daughters. Gretchen Cominetto and Carol Ritmaster. both of New J^scy. and seven grandchildren. A son Maynard died in 1976 and four brothers and iwo sisters survive. Lester Coyke.idall has disposes of his household furnishings as he sold his house to Rev. Daryl Kauffman and. at present is residing at Lake Manor and plans to spend his winters in Florida. Saturday evening. Gene and Trudy Shade. Mildred Shade. Harold and Letha Reese and Jane Wacha joined Jerry and Karolyn Stalter of Clarksville, Tom and Sherrie Wacha of Sunfield, who were at Tyler Creek on a weekend camping trip for a social evening and potluck supper as well as a bonfire later in the evening. Lyle and Pat Stalter of Clarksville an­ nounce the August 16 wedding of their daughter. Donna, to David Quillan, son of Margo Quillan of Belding and the late Joseph Quillan. More than 100-persons attended a unique "Pieces of the Past" fashion show and lun­ cheon. presented by Hastings House owner Diane Flohr, to raise funds for Pennock Hospital's electric bed fund. The event, held Tuesday at the County Scat, featured the debut of Flohrs's recently purchased collec­ tion of roaring twenties fashions that had been hidden away in an attic for almost 60 years, ever since a Sheboygan. Wl. dress shop own­ ed by Zelma Vahldieck-Snell closed its doors in the early 1920s. About 30 fashions were featured including a bridal gown modeled by Lana Leos (top. left photo). It was a voile white ready-to-wear bridal dress that sold for SI2.57 when Zelma operated her shop. It featured layers of lace and some seed pearls. Flohr reproduced the veil which includes a "headache band" to lend authenticity. She researched veil styles from designs in three old photographs because the original veil had deteriorated. In the top. right Sandl Edwards was a popular attraction at the event as she posed for one-hour as a mannequin, modeling a handsewn Paris original black crepc-backsatin dress, trimmed with seal skin fur. with 50.000 beads in five different colors. It sold for SI49 in the '20s. In the lower, left. M.C. Diane Flohr wears a black silk Georgette dress with 50.000 jet beads, also a handsewn Paris original. Anna Spindler, modeled a white voile day dress, typical of a young girl’s mire in that era. and carried a parasol that had lelonged to her own grandmother. The lospital plans to have another fashion show, caturing the Vahldicck collection, on an tvening in October. Donna is a 1982 graduate of Lakewood High and David is a 1981 graduate of Belding High School. Both are employed at Country Roads. Inc. in Belding. Ruth Peterman received a phone call from Union City. Ohio telling her the death of the husband of her niece, Claribell. His name is Henry Fellers and they live in Greenville on Wednesday, services were held in Greenville with burial at the cemetery there. He was 84 years old and had been in ill health for 20 years. He had been a farmer in Darke County. Ohio and retired in 1965. At one lime the family operated a large turkey farm before moving to Greenville. He and his wife Claribell. were married for 57 years. Surviving besides his wife are six daughters, Mrs. Robert (Mary Esther) Wilson of Palatine. Ohio; Mrs. Ben (Betty Lou) Mix­ on of Phoenix Ariz. ; Mrs. Gene (Donna) Bix­ ler; Karolyn Fellers; Peggy Fellers; and Marilyn Fellers all of Greenville; two sons. Jack, of Englewood. Ohio and Jim. of Fort Collins. Colo.; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The relatives in Michigan were unable to at­ tend except for Brandon and Pearl Shade of Lansing who were in Dayton, Ohio visiting their son. Dan. when they heard the news. They called at the funeral home and at the Feller home. A brother. Glen Shade, a wife, of South Carolina, attended so he was able to ■'sec the relatives and friends. i'he Erb family reunion was held at Gun Lake Sunday with a potluck picnic dinner. Business meeting was held and they decided to hold the reunion at Gun Lake next year, the last Sunday in July. Those attending enjoyed swimming and games during the afternoon as an estimated 72 relatives attended. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Inman left Thurs­ day enroute to their home in Sarasota. Fla. after spending a month here at the iate Floyd Baxter home disposing of some items. The house has been sold to Michael Peak on Third Avenue. The Inmans will visit in Livonia and Detroit area on way home. Congratulations to Tammy Jo Raymond DENTURES od allegiance to the flog. Moved by London, support by Kiel to approve the minute* of the July 8. 1966 meeting, as cor•ctod. (The correction Is to the third poge. second paragraph. "July" rather than "Juno-.) Moved by Kiel, support by McKelvey, to approve the agen­ do as amended. Motion carried. read by Chairperson Coleman. Moved by Doan, support by Williamson to refer the Hostings , -r--J further investigation. withdrawn by Doon. Movod by Hoar*. support Will­ imson to deny the request of the Hastings Chcmber of Commerce to use rhe Courthouse parking lots on Friday. August 15. 1986. and to limit the use of the Com­ missioner's Room from the even­ ing of August 14. 1966 thru August 16. 1966, for use by the Clork family for changing costumes ond bathroom facilities only. Motion carried. Jodifh uvcilion. Moved by Hoore. support by London to authorize the use of the Courthouse lawn by the Hastings $eequlcon*ennioi Committw during the weekend of August 16. 1966. Motion carried. Various commits** reports Chy of Hastings —First Ward. Agnes Adtaunie, V. Harry Adrounic. Robert E. Picking; Second Ward. Loren Lewis; Third Ward. Miriam White, Audrey R. Burdick: Fourth Ward. Susanne M Collins. Neal Rider and Kenneth Radant. Elected as delegates to the Democratic con­ vention were: Barry —Wcndall C. Shafer; Castleton —Justin Cooley; Hope —O.D. Ward. Herbert Tackett. Robbie Tackett. Stanley Brock and Jo Ward; Irving —John J. Loftus; Rutland —Barbara J. Bedford. Marjorie Cappon. Bernard Hammond. Robert Ed­ wards. Betty Hammond and Dale Cappon; City of Hastings —Stephen Youngs. •Our en preesise* teb previde* •ndwiduei snd tfflcwnl service AAovod by Hoor*. support by MdCofvoy io r*c**v* and place on flla ih* Juno 26. 1966 minute* of Barty Transit, and Io approve the June. 1986 expenditure*. In the amount of SI7.923.B4. Motion carried. •Free dsnlur* censuftatlen and eiaminalien. (616)455-0810 I •L.3. Hlmibauph DDS •D.D. White DDS •6. Maiscesrtei DDS Moved by Klei, support by Hoare to have the Board send a letter to Congressman Henry staling our support of the con­ tinuation of Revenue Shoring. Motion carried. ’ UthSL.S.E. Grand Rapids 2330 Commissioner Kiel Introduced Dawn Horton of the Joint Econ- Moved by Williamson, support by Kiel to authorize the choir to tion carried. Moved Williamson, support To have and to hold. You're getting kinda old I by Kiel to amend the May 13. 1986 Resolution, regarding the Small Cities Grant, to reflect a correction in the wording at follows: f Tate a Look ...to my Hubby-to-Be With love from ... Mrs. T Look out Mrs. Kunde — You're next ft Early diagnosis of vision problems often leads to early correc­ tion that can result in greater enjoyment of your job, your family, your hobbies and your entire outlook on life! Fbcus on a brighter future! =>X=-=)<K--------- 1»(— IIM MM The Strickland Agency, Inc. Northland Optical 301 South Michigan, Hastings Corner ©•' Michigan and Center COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled • Frames Repaired or Replaced • Prescription Sunglasses - Safety Glasses ASK ABOUT OUR CHILDREN'S FRAME WARRANTY - CONTACT LENS SUPPLIES Hastings Phone 945-3906 Phone 945-3215 i Insurance Plans Blue Cross Provider There is more than one farm insurance company! Call us! Illi "IWf WHEREAS, The amount of fun­ ding requested from the Small Cities Grant is $107,500 to imple­ ment the activities ol the Com­ munity Growth Alliance: ond WHEREAS. The Community Gro wlh Alliance Project is consistent with the local community development plan os described in the Small Gties Application; ond WHEREAS. The Community Gro wlh Alliance Project will prin­ cipally benefit low ond moderate income persons, to the maximum extent feasible, or will otherwise meet a primary notional policy objective; and WHEREAS. Local funds and any other funds to be invested In the project have not yet been ex­ pended and will not be expend­ ed prior to the dote of the Office of Business ond Community Development's authorization of the application and prior to the Moved by Kiel, support by McKelvey, to approve the re­ classification of the TOPS 06 Deputy Clerk Secretary position Io TOPS 07. Deputy Clerk, two year level, effective retroactive to July 1. 1986. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Williamson to inform the Hope Township Board that this Board doe* not feel there is a conflict of interest in allowing Koren Scarbrough to serve on the Hope Township Board of Review. Roll call loken. Four yeas: William­ son Hoare; Coleman; ond. Kiel. Three nays: McKelvey; Dean; ond. Landon. Motion carried. Moved by London, suport by Hoore to authorize the Cour­ thouse and Grounds deportment to purchase a weed-whacker,in on amount not Io exceed $200. Motion carried. Moved by Hoare. support by Williamson, to authorize the pur- ilm Motion by the Axierkss Deetal Au'«. Hastings —Harold Freeman and Hazel Meek; Hope —Karen Scarborough. Connie Keeler and Orville Hammond: living —Leslie Raber; Johnstown —Wendell Strickland. Wilma Strickland. Marcia Cunningham and Wythcl Cunningham: Maple Grove —Jim Rice and Albert Bell; Prairieville —Lloyd Goyings. Tom Guthrie. Graydon Doster and Phillip Dunlop; Rutland —Howard J. Ferris. Don Murdock. Charles Murphy and Cindy Jo Smith: Thornapple Township -kjary Lee Collier, Carolyn Schondclmayer. James French and Shirley A. Miller. Donald E. Boysen. William R. Getty and Marc Squier: Woodland —Janice Geiger. Terrance Geiger. Betty McMillen and Wayne Hcnney; Yankee Springs —Margaret Mckcown. Vicki Jerkatis and David B. Meek; Happy "29th" 1510 North Broadway •CW; London. McKoJvoy. Wllllom^ Forest Foley was nominated to complete the term of Roy Kent on the Commission on Aging Board, the term to expire December 31. 1967. Further nomination* ond Dr>nuMs395 urptKor,Tu« ’2251 PARTIAL DENTURE ’2951 CONPLETt by Robert J. Johnston Republicans had a heavy slate of candidates seeking election in Tuesday's primary as delegates to the county convention. The high interest was due to an early selection process for committed delegates for the 1988 presidential race. Local Republicans will choose thendelegates to the state convention, who in turn, will select the delegates to the 1988 national convention. Candidates have been working in past six months to find people who are com­ mitted to them to run as local delegates. Elected as Republican delegates are: Assyria — f . rd inc Bivens and LaVeme Bivens: Baltimore —Janet Johnson and Walter Soya; Barrs —Gerald DeMink and Margaret DeMink; Carlton —Pam luindon. Donald Drewcl and Kim Andrus; Castleton —Edward J. Borner and Justin Cooley. Legal Notices The regular meeting of the Barry County Soard of Commls•ioneri wot colled to order on Tuesday. July 22. 1986 ot 9:30 a.m. by Chairperson Coleman. Moved by Kiel, support by Hoore to grant a request to recognize the Locol Michigan Set qukentennlal Agency In Barry County. Motion carried. >•£<2110100 OTOTSCRx. GOP, Democrats elect precinct delegates and Chris Schmidt on their marriage last month in Peru. Ind. She is the daughter of Jerry and Shirley Raymond of Lake Odessa and his parents arc Harley and Frances Schmidt of Peru. Both are graduates of Hun­ tington College and are residing in Columbia Ind. Roy Warner, 76, of Wickenburg, Ariz., died July 16 at the hospital there with memorial services at the Alliance Church at Wickenburg. He was bom in Williamston and was a graduate and valedictorian of his high school class in Williamston. He spent his early life in Michigan where he was a farmer; employed by the Customs Service in Detroit and Port Huron; a substitute mail carrier, operated the family country store, and was employed at the Motor Wheel in Lansing for 24 years before moving to Arizona 12 years ago. Surviving are his wife. Marie, three daughters. Maxine Nowlin of Mason; Anita Fink of Pasadena. Calif.; and Danna Shushtari of Lansing; a son. Robert, of Lake Odessa; a brother. Fred; and a sister. Irma; 13 grandchildren and seven great­ grandchildren. Julia Westendorp, who fell and broke her foot, will be confined to her home for awhile until a cast can be applied. She will not be able to work at Lake Manor until a later date. John and Barbara Benhuizen and three sons are here on a visit from Montana visiting her parents. Julia and Don Wcstendorp. and relatives and friends. Roltert and Lynda Warner and Maxine and Fred Nowlin of Mason have returned home from Wickenburg. Ariz. called there by the illness and death of their father. Roy Warner, and to be with their mother. Marie, for a few days. Wednesday. Marie arrived in Michigan for a three weeks visit with relatives and friends and she plans to attend the Warner reunion while here. Roger Klahn, a former Lake Odessa resi­ dent who is employed at the radio station in Mt. Pleasant, can now be heard mornings over WCEN-FM beginning at 7 a.m. He has worked for the station since November 1979 and was heard in the evening as 94 country and also assisted with the news. The station was recently sold to Centra! Michigan Broad­ casters to the Sommervillc Broadcasting Company who has other slations. Roger is the son of Carl Klahn of Lake Odessa, a 1975 graduate of Lake wood High School and Cen­ tral Michigan University in 1979. Recent visitors of Mildred Shade were Mr. and Mrs. Neil Welcher of Delton. Ber­ nice Hodges and sister. Janet, of Pontiac, daughters of Fem Morrow. They were here to visit friends and attend the Mote reunion. Elnora and Mary Herbert besides her family. "NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLV­ ED that the Barry County Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners to prepare and submit a Small Cities Application of behalf of both counties, for the Barry and Calhoun Community Growth Alliance- RESOLUTION WHEREAS. The Community Gro­ wth Alliance Board will be the responsible entity for impleme­ ntation ond oversight of the pro­ gram described in the program statement o> the application; and WHEREAS. Kellogg Community College will be the fiscal agent for the Community Growth Alliance, pending the CGA's receipt of designation by the In­ ternal Revenue Service a* a private non-profit corporation; owordod: ond WHEREAS Th* required locol molch is committed by communi»y resources. c* documented in •be Community Growth Applico Ilan; and WHEREAS. The Barry County Boo rd of Commissioner* authorize* Marian E. Burch, Chairperson of the Calhoun County Board of Commisioner* to sign the ap­ plication form*. — _ ------ ' «-wnfy Board of Commissioner to prepare and submit o Small Gties Apphcotionon behalf of both counties, for the Barry and Calhoun Community Growth Alliance, Th* monthly report of the Animal Sholtar wo* r*od ond placed on tile. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon to pay the Miscella­ neous Claims, in the omount of $22,732.67, from the General Fund, ond $707.25 from the Law Library Fund. Roll call wo* taken. Seven yeas. No nays. Motion carried. amount not to exceed $599.95, from the lowest bidder. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by McKelvey, to authorize the pur­ chose of fencing for the Animal Shelter, at a price not to exceed $396.IB. from the lowest bidder. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Hoare to give the Property Com­ mittee power to oct to make necessary repairs on a used County vehicle to provide the Drain Commission*'* office with o cor. Motion carried. Moved by Landon.support by Hoor* to file all correspondence ond reports. Motion ccrreid. Moved by Kiel, support by Lon­ don to adjourn the meeting to August 12. 1966. or the coll of the Choir. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. CAROLYN G. COLEMAN. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners MIRIAM E. WHITE Deputy Clerk nonet or mortoacc foreclosure sale Moved by McKelvey, support by Kiel to transfer budgeted monies from the General Fund, In the omount of $50,000. to the Medical Core Facility Fund. Mo­ tion carried. DeEouh having Seen mode in the condition* ot o certain mortgage Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon to amend the budget and transfer $20,000 from 101-861-718. Employer's Shore Retirement, to 101-265-000, cour­ thouse and Grounds. Six yeas: Colemon; Hoore; Kiel; London; gogee. and recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on March 6. 1985. in Liber 421 on Poge 33. on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due ond unpaid at the date of this notice Nine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Five ond 72/100 ($9,275.72) Dollar* for principal and interest, no suit or proce­ eding al low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or ony port of the debt, secured by soid mortgage, ond the power of sole in said mor­ tgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice ts hereby given that on Friday. August 29. 1986. ot 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale ond sold to the highest bid­ der. at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due ond unpaid upon soid mortgage, together with in­ terest thereon at eleven (11%) percent per annum, together with the legal costs ond charges ol sole including the attorney fees as provided by low in said mortgage, the lands and premises in soid mortgage men­ tioned ond described as follows to-wit: Lol 2, Thomoppl* Riverside Plot. Section 2. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Tharnapple Township. Barry County. Michigan. The length of the redomption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.l. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Doled July 31. 1986 James H. Fisher ol Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw & Fisher McKelvey; and. Williamson. One nay: Kiel. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson to allow the Board ol Commissioners to enter into a contract with Cose Associate*. Inc., the amount not to exceed $8,630. to further investigate up­ dating the Courthouse and mak­ ing it barrier free ond energy efficient. Call to Question. Roll coll loken. Six yeas: Hoare; Kiel; Lon­ don: McKelvey: Williamson; ond. Coleman. One Noy: Dean. Mo­ tion carried. Robert Nida. Court Ad­ ministrator for the Probate/ Juvenile Court, offered a presen­ tation on re-opening the Mitchell House. Moved by McKelvey, support by Lonoon nor to re-open the Mit­ chell House ot this time. Roll coll was token. Fiv* yeas: London; McKelvey. Coleman. Dean and. Hoare. Two noys: Kiel ond Williamson. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by London to transfer $230,400 from the Umbrella Tax Fund to the General Fund, os budgeted. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson, to authorize the Treasurer to dispose of. by cremation. General Obligation Fund notes which hove been paid in full and cancelled, for the years 1976; 1977; 1978. 1979; 1980; 1981. and. 1982. Motion 500 Ed wo rd Street Mrddleville. Ml 49323 (8-28) �Page 8 — Tae Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 7,1986 Golf Results------------Buduhi 52-4 D Beduhn 52-2; B. Youngs 47-1; M. Dorman 51-1; J. Walker 50-0 STANDINGS...8. Willison 25; K. Smith 22; J. alker 17. D. Gauss 16; B. Youngs 16: R. Teegardin 15; 0. .Beduhn >4; N. Gardner 13; R. Dowe 13; M. Dormon 12; R. Miller 9. R. Erroir 4. PAIRING FOR 8-11 FRONT NINE... R. Miller vs. R Dawe; M. Dorman vs. 8. Willison; K. Smith vs. R. Erroir; 8. Youngs vs. N. Gardner; D. Gauss vs. D. Beduhn- R. Teegardin vs. J Walker. -COLD DIVISION — MATCH RESULTS 8-4... B. Vonderveen 40-4; J. Kennedy 43- 4; D. Lorenger 40-3; G. Holman 42-4. B. Miller 41-3; L. Long 46-0, D. Foster 48-0; 8. Vonderveen 44-1; J. Hoke 46-0; B. Rohde 45-1; B. Vonderveen 44- 3: D. Cotter 44-3; G. Holman 42-4: B. Stock 44-4; G. Ironside 35-4: J. Fisher 42-1; 8. Vonder­ veen 44-1; J. Fisher 42-0;* L. Lang 45-0. D. Cotter 44-0. STANDINGS....8. Miller 37; T. Chase 34; B. Krueger 31; D. Jar­ man 31; B. Rohde 29: G. Holman 28; D. Lorenger 27; G. Ironside 26; 8. Stock 23; 8. Vonderveen 23; 8. Hollister 22; J. Fisher 21; I. Long 20; J. Kennedy 20; G. Hamoty 18: J. Hoke 18; D. Cot­ ter 18; D. Foster 10. PAIRING FOR 8-11 BACK NINE...T. Chase vs. B. Miller; D. Foster vs. B. Hollister; J. Hoke vs. D. Cotter; B. Slock vs. G. Holman; G. Ironside vs. L. Lang; J. Fisher vs. D. Lorenger; 8. Vonderveen vs. J. Kennedy: B. Krueger vs. D. Jarman: G. Homaty vs. B. Rohde. HASTINGS COUNTRY CLUB Men’s Mon. Night Golf League -BLUE DIVISION­ MATCH btsults S-4...1. Gillospio 56-4 G Cove 45-4: B McGinnis 5C 3; D. Goodyear 52-3; J. Coleman 42-3. J. Echtenow 57 0; I. Gillespie 56-0 J. Echlenaw 57-1; G. Cove 50 1 W N.H 46-1. J. Panfil 44-4; D. O Connor 45-4; J. Jacobi 43-4 J Coleman 42-4; G. Cove 50-0. 8 Stanley 53-0. J. Rugg 47-0. I Gillespie 56-0. STANDINGS 0 O Connor 43; P. Hodges 38 W. Nlft 35: J. Col­ eman 34. B. McGinnis 32; J. Rugg 28 E Mathews 26; D. Goodyear 25 T. Sutherland 23; 8 Stanley 21; J. Jocobs 19; J. Panfil 18. L. Gillespie 18; J. Echtenow 17. J. Ketchum 17; L. Kornstodt 16; G. Cove 16; H. Bottcher 14. PAIRING FOR 8-11 FRONT NINE...J. Rugg vs. E Mathews; B. Stanley vs. P. Hodges: B. McGinnis vs W. Nitz; D. Goodyear vs. J. Echlenaw; J. Coleman vs H Bottcher: J. Ket­ chum vs. I Kornstodt; J. Panfil vs. D. OConnor. J. Jocobs vs. G. Cove. T. Sutherland vs. I. Gillespie. -GREEN DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8-4... B. Youngs 47-3: K. Smith 46-3: B. Willison 43-3. N. Gardner 42-4; J. Walker 50-1; N. Gardner 41-1; R. Tcegardin 48-1; M. Dar­ man 51-0. K. Smith 50-2; K. Smith 50-3. R Dawe 46-3; D. INVITATION FOR BIDS The Barry County Solid Waste Oversite Committee is accepting bids for a educational video production concerning solid waste management in Barry County. Contact: Ken Bohn 2129 Lower Lake Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 616-945-2527 All sealed bids must be received no later than Thursday, August 14, 1986, thereafter opened by a committee. All outer envelopes should be specifically marked “Sealed Bld — Solid Waste Video". -RED DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8-4... P. Lubieniedd 49-4; C. Moray 56-3. J. Hopkins 44-4; I. Perry 41-3: G. Crothers 56-0; G. Etter 57-1; A Havens 52-0; L. Gorlinger 50-1; H. Burke 49-2; J. Hopkins 42-4. F. McMillon 46-2; G. Lawrence 53-2; L. Gorlinger 51-0: S. Bax­ ter 54-2. STANDINGS... J. Hopkins 45; P. Lubleniecki 43: G. Crothers 38: D. Hall 34; F. McMillan 32: H. Burke 31; L. Gorlinger 27. L. Perry 26; C. Morey 26 A. Haens 23: D. Jocobs 23; P. Siegel 22; $. Baxter 22; G.Lawrence 21: H.Stonlake 21; M. Cook 17; G. Etter 13; M. Bacon 0. PAIRINGS FOR 8-11 FRONT NINE...S. Baxter vs. H. Stanloke; P. Siegel vs. D. Hall; J. Hopkins vs. C. Morey; L. Perry vs. A. Havens; G. Etter vs. L. Gorlinger; D. Jocobs vs. G. Crothers; P. Lubleniecki vs. M. Bacon; F. McMillan vs. H. Burke: G. Lawrence vs. M. Cook. —SILVER DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8-4... B. Weller 39-4; T. Bellgraph 51-4; B. Cove 44-0; 8. Cove 44-0: L. Archer 43- 4; T. Bollgraph 51-4; D. Ellis 49-0; B. laity 52-0. STANDINGS...?. Edwards 35; I. Archer 34; T. Bollgroph 33; D. Ellis 32; S. Williams 32; B. Weller 32; J. Burkholder 30; T. Hording 23: B. Cove 22. H. Wat­ tles 20. T. Cleveland 19; B. Kubiak 19. P. Mogg 17; B. Wiersum 17; B. losty 17; B. LaJoye 16: D. Brower 14; J. Austin 12. PAIRINGS FOR 8-11 BACK NINE...B. Weller vs. D. Ellis; B. Kubiak vs. T. Bellgraph; T. Har­ din vs. H. Wattles; P. Mogg vs. J. Austin; D. Brower vs. T. Cleveland; 8. losty vs. B. Wler sum; S. Williams vs. J. Burkholder; B. Cove vs. B. La­ Joye: P. Edwards vs. L. Archer. -WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8-4... D. Hoekstra 43-4; C. Curttenden 44- 4; D. Dimmers 55-2; J. Toburen 47-3; G. Brown 6C 3 H. Nolan 534); T. William 56-0; M. Flohr 58-2; H. Nolan 61-2; T. Johnson 52-1; D. Hoekstra 43-4; C. Cruttenden 44-2; M. McPhillips 59-4; T. Boop 46-4; M. Dimond 51-2; F. Markle 53-0; E. Bohannon 40-2; T. William S6-0; H. Nolan 61-0; R. Newton 55-2. STANDINGS... M. Flohr 35; F. Markle 35; M. Dimond 31; E. Bohannon 30; T. Boop 28; N. Carter 24; J. Toburen 22; T. Johnson 22; D. Hoekstra 22; R. Newton 21; D. Dimmers 21; C. Cruttenden 19; G. Brown 17; H. Nolan 17; M. McPhillips 16; T. William 12. PAIRING FOR 8-11 BACK NINE...T. William vs. N. Carter; J. Toburen vs. R. Newton; G. Brown vs. H. Nolan; M. Dimond vs. 1. Johnson; C. Cruttenden vs. M. McPhillips: T. Boop vs. D. Dimmers; M. Flohr vs. D. Hoekstra. or with "Running on loose sand, for example, can mushy-soft shoes can be hazardous to a jogger’s health, says a Missouri doctor, who cause your heels to sink and produce problems with the Achilles tendon," Jacobs warns on loose sand aren't explains. "Also try to stay away from small advisable, either. Running a mile requires about 1,750 tracks with more than 15 turns to the mile. footfalls and puts a great deal of stress and run on a slant The result is often ankle and strain on the lower extremities and the lower back muscles, according to Dr. Allen knee strain as well as groin pain.” Jacobs, associate dean for academic affaire at the Kirksville (Mo.) College of Osteopathic whom bock pain is a constant curse and Medicine. The college conducts an innovative sports including such champions as Jack Nicklaus that some hard surfaces These are steeply tanked and cause you to Jacobs also has some advice for golfers, to afflicts some 75 million Americans, of and Lee Trevino. He points out the golf swing is not a natural movement for the examinations and screenings, diagnosis of body and is extremely strenuous for the conditioning and back. "The most common causes of back pain on the golf course ire swinging out of medicine program, sports-related which problems, consists nutrition seminars and treatment clinics. "Enthusiastic joggers who buret into action on the first sunny day without wanning up sufficiently and who run on hard, unresilient surfaces can develop foot and ankle problems, shin splints, knee injuries and fatigue fractures," Jacobs says. To reduce the risk of injury, he advises, control nd trying to kill the ball," says Jacobs, who adds that hitting 50-100 balls on the driving range and twisting the body in one direction for such a prolonged period lower back or lower limb. A back-saving swing suggested by the doctor includes maintaining a relaxed posture "The shoe should bend easily at tne ball of the foot, since a stiff shoe can cause at the address, using a three-quarter backswing, using more hand action during tightening of the calf muscles," notes the the downswing and completing the swing doctor. "Avoid a running shoe with a narrow, unstable heel or an unusually soft with a shorter finish. sole. Both can contribute to ankle sprain. twists and turns make the player vulnerable to a sprained ankle, a strain or partial tear of "Although an ultrasoft shoe would appear the to sink unevenly into the shoe and allows cartilage in the knee. "Also, tennis elbow is usually caused by knee ligaments and injury to the Joggers new to the sport should take care flipping the wrist in an attempt to put spin to stan off their workout easily and slowly, on the ball or by failing to follow through always wanning up properly before they run on the backhand," he explains. "A player who fails to follow through with five to 10 minutes of relaxing, stretching and kicking exercises, Jacobs suggests. "Jog a bit in place, stop, and then jog finals of a Wayland tournament. *ln something like this when you have two brothers together you can be at each other's throat." says Mike. "But not with us." Dick admits the league's Home Run Derby contest has been on his mind the last couple weeks. During the Merchants' las» 6 games. Dick has belted 9 homers, driven in 30-plus runs and is hitting well over .550. ‘Yeah, the last two weeks I've been going for the homer. I wanted to win that contest." admits Dick, who is far from an egotistical athlete. "But we want to win — that's the big thing. If I’m in the grove it’ll go out. And if it goes, it goes." "The times 1 popped out I was going for the homer, but 1 want to be a team player." Mike is a much-different hitter than his brother in that he’ll look awkward on a certain swing and bounce back the next pitch to crush the ball 290 feet. Dick is probably more con­ sistent and hits for a higher average. "I just try to make contact,” says Mike, who admits Dick's concentration might be better than his own. "If it goes, it goes. I just want to meet the ball." As to who is the better ballplayer, Mike doesn't flinch in choosing between the two. "He is,”, says Mike of his brother. "He's proven it. It’s the truth." Dick and Mike Robinson have combined to slam 16 home runs for the Hastings Merchants softball team. Women’s Softball League Youth football sign up announced The "Hastings Youth Athletic Associa­ tion" will hold its annual Youth Football Sign up August 4 through August 8 and again August 11 through August 15 from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at "Wilder’s Auto Service" (818 E. Clinton) for youths in the fourth grade through the eighth grade. If you have any questions please feel free to call Neil Wilder. 945-4822. Arden Wilder 945-4822, Al Sherry 945-3320 or Asa Randall 945-3575. Cross country meeting set Coach Don Smith is inviting all Hastings High School runners to attend the cross coun­ try meeting on Monday, Aug 11 at 8 a.m. on the west side of the high school gymnasium. Runners should have their physical cards with them. Red Division Standings Hastings City Bank....................................... 10-2 Bruce's Water Cond.........................................8-4 Piston Ring........................................................6-6 County Seat Lounge........................................ 6-6 Variety Shop.....................................................6-6 J&J Auto..........................................................0-12 Results Aug. 4 Variety Shoppe 12 Bruce’s 2 J&J 0 Hastings City Bank 9 Results Aug. 5 Piston Ring 10 J&J Auto 0 Bruce's 1 County Seat 11 City Bank 9 Variety Shoppe I County Seat 10 Piston Ring 3 _______ \ Happy Birthday Hastings! We’re Launching the ... Hastings Sesquicentennial Celebration — August 16th — Be at the Barry County Courthouse lawn starting at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 16th for the Community Picnic! Box lunches will be sold by the Hastings Klwanls Club, desserts by Eastern Star, and soft drinks will be sold by the Hastings Chamber of Commerce. Special Presentations: Legislative tribute will be read by State Rep. Bob Benoer; Sahite to Hastings from the Congressional Record by U.S. Congressman Paul Henry, greetings to the citizens of Hastings by letter from President Ronald Reagan and other congratulatory messages. Mr. and Mrs. Hastings awards by Hastings Retail Committee. Then to Tyden Park where the hot air balloon launch is planned. WBCH welcomes E.C.H.O. and the Johnny Apollo Band for a big free street dance on Court Street from the Library stage — continuing to 11:45 p.m. Saturday the 16th!! ENJOY!! DON’T MISS FIBERFEST, SUMMERFEST AND THE HASTINGS SESQUICENTENNIAL! AUGUST 15 25 1986 ! In tennis, Jacobs says, the sudden stops, to absorb shock, it actually allows the foot the ankle instability.” playing ball together. **Wc tell each other what we're doing wrong or right without gening offended." says Dick, probably the most-feared hitter in the Hastings league and who once smashed 8 homers in 10 at bats in the semi-finals and can induce muscle spasm with pain in the joggers should have running shoes that are appropriate to their feeL Both claim there is no added competition, no petty jealousies between the two just because they're brothers. If the Hastings Merchants' Dick Robinson smashes one of his patented line-drive homers, nobody is more pleased than his older brother Mike. Honestly. "He's my brother. If 1 don't hit homer, big deal. I compliment him for his homers." says Mike, who at 30 is 2 years older than Dick Until last Thursday night, the two were neck-in-neck with Bruce Hanford of the Hastings Chrysler team for the Home Run Derby championship of the Hastings Mens Softball Gold Division. Dick had crashed 8 round trippers to 6 for Hanford and 5 for Mike. But in the Merchants doublehcadcr sweep of the Little Brown Jug and Nashville Merchants, Dick crashed 3 more homers to up his division-leading total to 11. The Robinsons have helped the Merchants to a league-leading figure of 18 home runs. The two have formed a potent home run combination for over a decade. They began playing softball together in a Woodland fast­ pitch league 12 years ago. Dick and Mike played off-and-on together for the next few seasons before joining the same mens team for good in 1981. Dick crashed 26 homers four summers ago when he was playing with five teams, three of which were full-time. Mike's season-high is 15 homers. Both have hit as many as 4 home runs in a single game with Dick ac­ complishing the feat three times. The two say they enjoy the challenge of : —100.1 STEREO Health: College conducts innovative sports medicine program Running Brother combo is double trouble for foes slams the ‘emergency brakes’ on the forearm muscles and this sudden braking puts the SESQUICENTENNIAL SWEEPSTAKES s1800 in Prizes ...will be awarded Aug. 23rd 18 names to be drawn. Each receives a... again," he says. “A good sign that you’re muscles unaer a strain." To protect against injury during tennis, ready to begin serious running is when you Jacobs says, players should take five or 10 break into a light sweat." Joggers also should avoid panning on hard minutes to do stretching exercises as a s100 Hometown Hastings surfaces like cement or asphalt which can prelude to the game, with part of the warm-up to include practicing strokes to cause pain in the calf, knee, hip and back as help reduce the risk of soreness and muscle well as shin splints ard stress fractures _ and it is just as hazardous io your body io run pulls. And no matter how fit you are, says the on unusually soft or loose surfaces, he adds. doctor, start the game slowly. THIS SPACE SPONSORED BY — 1009 W Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058-1790 945-4333.... -SHOPPING SPREE ! - Register at these Hastings’ Merchants... To enter: fill out an Official Swe<.D..,keS Ticket and drop it in WBCH Entry Box at any participating business No purchase necessary to register, but you must be 18 or older to participate. Shop Hastings first and enter often, but only one registraiionpef *'sh- C°n,est ends Au0usl 22. 1986 Drawing will follow the Sesnuicentennial/SummerFest from the Court Street Stage on Saturday August 23rd. Maximum of one win per household allowed. ay' Art Meade Auto Sales Barlow Gardens Barry Auto Supply Barry Cleaners Barry Co. Lumber Home Center Ben Franklin Store Birke's Shoes Blankenstein Olds-Pontiac-GMC Bob's Grill & Restaurant Boomtown Sound Shop Bosley Pharmacy Brand's Photo Brown's Custom Interiors C&B Discount Cappon Quick Mart Cinder Pharmacy Coleman Agency Cone Zone Cotant’s Farm Market County Seat Restaurant Crumpton Automotive D.J. Electric Dairy Queen Dog 'N Suds Dr. Daniel Gole, DDS-PC Eberhard Supermarket Electric Motor Service Elias Big Boy Farm Bureau Insurance Felpausch Food Center Formula Real Estate Fuelgas Gilmore Jewelry Hair Care Center Hastings Chrysler-Plymouth Hastings City Bank Hastings Flower Shop Hastings House Gifts Hastings Office Supply Hastings Savings & Loan Hodges Jewelry JCPenney Jacobs Rexall Pharmacy Kloosterman’s Coop Lewis Realty Little Ceasar's Pizza M.C. Supply Ltd. McDonald's Miller Furniture & Carpet Mode O’Day Music Center National Bank of Hastings Neil's Printing & Copy Service Pizza Hut Pope Appliance Rag Shop & Sundae Shop Razor's Edge Renner Ford-Mercury Riverbend Goll Course River Bend Travel Agency Robbie's Superette Rodee's Schondelmayeer Agency Signs Tire Service Sir 'N Her Sisters Fabrics Something Natural Style Line Thomapple Valley Credit Union Tom's Market Village Squire Walldorf I Furniture Wayne's Shoe Store Welton's Heating & Cooling �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 7,1986- Page 9 Local Jailbirds’ raise thousands of dollars for American Cancer Society ................... By Elaine Gilbert Hi. I ’m in jail and I was wondering if you could help ...” That was the scenerio repeated over and over Tuesday and Wednesday when some of the area's most respectable citizens found themselves behind bars. But, they weren’t worried. In fact most of them said they had a wonderful time. They were jailed for a very gixxl cause, participating in the Barry County unit of the American Cancer Society's Great American Lock-Up which continues through Thursday. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for the cancer society and as of I p.m. Wednes­ day S4.500 had been pledged. Many of the “jailbirds” in the event had been placed there after friends and-or employees paid the required S25 fee to have them arrested. Others volunteered to be jailed to help raise funds. Once inside the jail which was equipped with telephones, the 'convicts' had to raise bail by phoning friends and relatives. Tlte average bail was set at about Si50 to $200 per person and once each had raised that much in donations for the cancer society, they were released. The table was really turned on Robert Sher­ wood. who was one of the people jailed on Tuesday. As president of National Bank of Hastings, he is used to people asking for money. But in the jail, he was the one doing the asking. Sherwood, who was arrested on mock charges of "being too affluent." did a great job of raising his S200 bail for the cancer society in just 45-minutcs. Sitting near Sherwood in the jail was Charley Boulter, owner of the Avenue Pub. Boulter's wife. Teresa, had him arrested on charges of “having a good time. " "Everyone ought to have one (a wife) like her." Boulter chuckled. Although he admitted to having fun. Boulter said he still had S42 of his SI50 bail to raise after making phone calls for 90-minutes. “Hello, this is Charley...I'm in jail,” he would say to a friend and potential cancer society donor. “Every time I make a call. I hear a ’tee­ hee' (on the other end of the line)." laughed Boulter. Dave Middleton of Middleville, arrested on mock charges of “chicken wrestling", said he was having a great time in the jail. "I made about 30 calls. I even got one con­ tribution from a wrong number!" said Middleton. Robert Sherwood, president of National Bank of Hastings, raised his $200 bail in 45-mlnutes while he was behind bars. YOUR PRINTING From business cards and forms to mag­ azines and newspapers, the printing that you need can be completed from start to finish at J-Ad Graphics. We have a full-line composition department with the latest technology in typesetting equipment, backed by a printing department that hand­ les ail sizes of printing work. Call today for a profes­ sional consultation on your printing work. — phone — 945-9554 1952 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 Ann Landers New husband included extras Charley Boulter (seated), owner of the Avenue Pub, was one of many who were 'arrested' and locked up In order to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Peeking through the bars is Bob Cove, one of the persons who contributed to help Boulter raise his bait. The Great American Lock-Up set up shop on the lawn of the Barry County Courthouse Tuesday-Thursday to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. In the photo are (from left) Rod Kenyon who posed as a police of­ ficer to make arrests; Ruth Hamilton, ACS county president; Bob Andrus, chairman of the event; and Robin Millsap, local ACS secretary-receptionist. Inside the jail were Dave Middleton, Robert Sherwood and Charley Boulter. Founders Day this weekend in Delton area The 13th annual Founders Weekend takes place in Delton Friday and Saturday with a variety of entertainment for all ages. Friday's events include a Bingo tent from from 1 to 6 p.m., a free concert by the Delton Sweet Adelines at 7:30 p.m. in the Delton Kellogg High School Auditorium. Miss Delton, Suzanne Lewis, will be crowned dur­ ing intermission and grand marshal Wilbur Solomon will receive a plaque of appreciation for his community services. A Monte Carlo Night of Las Vegas style gambling with play money will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight in the high school dining commons. Saturday features n any activities, all centered around the Delton schools' grounds except for tours of the nearby Bernard Museum and the 6 to 10 a.m. pancake breakfast at the fire station on Orchard St. A Founder’s Day Race with an eight mile, four mile and one mile fun run gets underway at 8 a.m. Saturday. Other Saturday events include wildlife carv­ ing competition, an arts and crafts show and flea market, more bingo, a 12 noon parade through town, a barbequed chicken dinner, an auction at I p.m., a horseshoe pitching tour­ nament. a Bamyard Draft Horse Pull. Children's Field Day events, and an antique tractor and engine display. Dear Ann Landers: Through the years I've managed lo read your column all over the world. You have in­ fluenced many an important decision I made in my teens and in later life as well. This letter is in reference to the woman who resented her husband's ex-wife using their son as an excuse to keep in touch with him. Your advice, as usual, was right-on. I waited until ^4 to marry because I believe God would provide the right partner and I was willing to wail for him. He did. But Edward, who had been divorced for five years, came packaged with a few “extras." Three days before we were married Ed­ ward’s ex-wife tried to commit suicide. It was her solution to battling a cocaine habit which she somehow managed to hide from her fami­ ly. The 15-year-old daughter reluctantly stayed with her grandmother during her mother's hospitalization. The 13-year-old boy moved permanently into my husband's home with us. immediately after our honeymoon. “John" spoiled and lazy slept whenever and ate whatever he pleased and spent every waking minute of summer vacation in front of the TV. We’ve been married nearly two years as 1 write this letter. The ex-wife and her family have been through the Intervention program and she has been drug free for seven months. My husband and 1 are both helping her to communicate with the daughter. Wc know it is vital that the channels between the three of us be kept open at all times. The boy is also shaping up. He is finally bringing home ac­ ceptable grades and realizes that even though we have our differences we can still be friends. It would have been easier for me to call it quits after two months of marriage, but Ed­ ward and I decided to gut it out. I'm glad we did because 1 believe we arc going to be stronger and happier as a result of what we have been through together. Just sign us REWARDS TO COME DEAR REWARDS: Your perseverance paid off. Everyone has profited. I'm sure the rewards will be richer in years to come and your marriage will be a better one because it was built on a foundation of mutual support. Adopted child has American nationality Dear Ann Landers: Several years ago. wc adopted a child from a highly respected agency. He is intelligent and beautiful. People arc naturally drawn to him. The problem is that so many strangers blurt out, “What is his nationality?" When I teply, "I don’t know." everyone has an opinion. He's Hispanic. Oriental, or Hawaiian, etcj These brash people arc convinced they are right. Recently, wc were in a Chinese restaurant where the hostess said to him. "She is not your mommy. You are Chinese like me." I don’t know of the adoption, we received minimal information on the biological parents. Both nationalities were listed as "English." I called the agency for additional information and was told. "We don’t know any more than that.” Please tell me how to deal with rude strangers. - SOMEWHERE IN ARIZONA DEAR ARIZ: Simply say. "The child is an American." If additional questions are asked, stony silence is the best response. It can be an extremely effective put-down. Try it. What 5 prudish ? What's O. K. ? Ifyou aren't sure, you need some help. It's available in the booklet: "Necking and Petting - What Are the Limits?" Mail your request to Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11995. Chicago. III. 60611, enclosing 50 cents and a >-<ng. stamped, self-addressed envelope. ' COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE �Page 10- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 7,1986 legal Notices LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 9th Grade • REGISTRATION • ...will be held at Lakewood High School on Monday and Tuesday, August 11 and 12. All ninth grade students will be receiving more specific information through the mail. Tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students should plan on registering for their 1986-87 school year between Monday, August 18 and Friday. August 22. This will be during regular business hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All new students who have moved into the district are also requested to register during these two weeks. II possible, new students should bring along any school records they may have in their possession. JERRY D. SOUTHGATE Principal WTia OF M«UC COHOO PEBOO CONCOMNC PROPOSED AKA FUJI FOR COMUWH SOVKS KOCK CHART STATESUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE (CSK UA) RMDMC FOR FISCAL YEAR 1M7 The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan (CAASCM) will accept public comments concerning proposed activities supported by CSBG/SSA funds in the four county service area including Barry, Branch, Calhoun arid St. Joseph Counties, as required by the State of Michigan CSBG Plan for FY '87. Comments will be accepted until Monday. August 18, 1986, in writing and should be directed to: TIMOTHY S. KNOWLTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR C.A.A.S.C.M. P.O. BOX 1026 BATTLE CREEK. Ml 49016 The plan summary is as follows: A total of $335,451 ot federal, state and local money is planned to be utilized in the four county area for general community programming, including neighborhood ser­ vices, access to agency programs, and information and referral, for any disadvantaged resident of the service area. Persons wishing to review the proposed plan may do so by contacting the local office of the Community Action Agency between 8.00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at: 7 EAST STATE ST. BATTLE CREEK. Ml 49016 (616) 965-7766 115 W. CASS ST. ALBION. Ml 49224 (517) 629-9403 220 WEST COURT ST. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4883 11 SOUTH HUDSON ST. COLDWATER. Ml 49036 (517)279-9325 615 EAST MAIN ST. CENTREVILLE. Ml 49032 (616)467-7051 SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES' FREE ESTIMATES SALES and SERVICE Phone 948-2073 Lyle L Thomas Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE FILE NO. 86 19525-SE Estate ol Deceased. OLIN D. DAHN. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:• Your interest In the estite may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On August 28. 1986 al 11:00 A M., in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probote a hearing will be held on the petition of Gerry M. Dahn re­ questing that Gerry M. Dahn 8 George E. Dahn be appointed co Personal Representatives ol Olin D. Dahn Estate, who lived at 2411 Fine Lake, Bottle Creek. Michigan, ond who died July 5. 1986; and requesting also that the heirs ot law of said deceas­ ed be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of oil claims against the Deceas­ ed must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative ond to the Court on or before November 10. 1986. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. July X. 1986 By: Richard H. Show Personal Representatives. GERRY M. DAHN 8 GEORGE E. DAHN 2411 Fine Lode 2985 Bristol Rood Bottle Creek. Ml 49017 Dowling. Ml 49050 Richard H. Show (P20304) Siegel, Hudson, Gee, Shaw and Fisher 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 945-3495 OF Barry Lot 6 t 7 Som Brovato riot. YJrongevine iwp. occoratng to plot thereof Town 2N. Range 10W. 5448.99 1 982. INSURANCE COVERAGE • Individual Health • Farm • Group Health • Business • Mobile Home • Retirement • Life • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle ’ Home »Auto s_190e Cnteman/SgEfEF JIM, JOHN, DAVE . oi945-3412 REAL ESTATE 46th Hastings (616) 945-5182 In the motter of Jonet Lee Disk in. Social Security Number 385-62-0670. TAKE NOTICE: On August 28. 1986 at 9:00 AJA., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate oding by assignment, a hearing will be held on the petition for change ol name of Janet Lee Diskin. Herman and Orma Pratt ot Gun Lake are checked through the voting pro­ cedures by election Inspector Charles Storken at Yankee Springs Township Hall during Tuesday's primary election. County-wide, only 15 percent of the voters cast ballots, 4,505 out of 29,323 registered. Yankee Springs Township, however, had one ot the county’s highest turnouts, with 325 voters casting ballots, about 35 percent of the registered voters. _ thank You Election results, continued from 1 / Township precinct one; and 3 in Thomapple Twp. precinct two. Williamson: 110 in Yankee Springs Twp; 95 in Thomapple Twp. precinct one; and 43 in Thomapple Twp. precinct two. Lethcoe: 90 in Yankee Springs Twp; 42 in Thomapple Twp precinct one; and 40 in Thomapple Twp. precinct two. District 3 — Foley: 103 in Hastings Township; 6 in Irving Twp. precinct one; 13 in Irving Twp. precinct two; and 88 in Rutland Twp. Dean: 49 in Hastings Twp; 15 in Irving Twp. precinct one; 52 in Irving Twp. precinct two; and 151 in Rutland Township. District 4 — Moore: 47 in Woodland Twp; 13 absent voter ballots it Woodland Twp; 75 in Carlton Twp; 116 in Castleton Twp. Lan­ don: 60 in Woodland Twp; 27 absent voter ballots in Woodland Twp; 37 in Carlton Twp; and 40 in Castleton Twp. District 5 — McKelvey: 75 in Maple Grove Twp; 24 in Assyria Twp; and 83 in Johnstown Twp. District 6 — Kiel: 24 in Baltimore Twp; 30 in Orangeville Twp; 31 absent voter ballots in Orangeville Twp; and 56 in Hope Twp. Bozc: 67 in Baltimore Twp; 32 in Orangeville Twp; CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS Any type propoty anywhere in Michigan 24 Hours Call Free 1 600 292 1550 First National Acceptance Co BARRY CLEANERS CAR & TRUCK REPAIR Bndrus W 22 absent voter ballots in Orangeville; and 75 in Hope Twp. Zachery: 31 in Baltimore Twp; 42 in Orangeville Twp; 21 in absent voter ballots in Orangeville Twp; and 79 in Hope Twp. District 7 — Hoare: 44 in Barry Twp. precinct one; 33 in Barry Twp. precinct two; 14 absent voter ballots in Burry Twp; 9 in Orangeville Twp; 2 absent voter ballots in Orangeville Twp; 56 in Prairieville Twp. precinct one; 39 in Prairieville Twp. precinct two; and 48 absent voter ballots in Prairieville Twp. All the results are based on unofficial returns. Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BAW PROBATE COUm jUVENILE DIVISION ORDER FOR PUBUCATKN ONHEAJMNC CASE NO 2838 TO: Trocy Rm-nga IN THE MATTER OF Juwile File 12338 LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING 3211 fctepa. lUsthp hweMMKS OKU 7-5:31 W Fn.lit 3-l:3l A pstiiion has been filed in the above mai­ ler. A hearing on the petition will be con­ ducted by the court on August 18. 1986 al 2 00 P M. m Barry County Probate Cour­ troom 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49OS8 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Tracy Rem­ inga personally appear before the court al the time ond place stated above. This hearing may result m July 29. 1986 Richard N Loughrin Judge ol Probatt (FT) • OPENINGS • in our Adult Foster Care Home ...for ladies. Excellent meals and care. Reasonable rates. — 721-8073 — RN/LPN Graduate Nurse* A challenging supervisory position available In 120 bed, modern skilled nursing facility. Dedi­ cation to quality patient care. CONTACT Ionia Manor, Director of Nursing — 616-527-0080 - HASTINGS • WANTED • WANTED Service Representative Mechanical Draftsman Part-time (could lead to full-time) in your home or in this office. CEIEIAL WTRRS PAin MVtSiOR Field service representative for a metal stamping machinery manufacturer required. Extensive travel involved Must have experience on large metal stamping machinery. Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. Send resume to ... E.W. Bliss Co.. Personnel Dept. Ad No. 146 14358. Hanovar St., Hastings. Mich. 40006 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Notts: Monday 6108 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS □ BARRY COUNTY’S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER' The HASTINGS BANNER - Cell (616) 9466051 BSEASSXFKED ADS REALTOR "Quality Dry Cleaning for over 30 years" Ionia State Police Trooper Tim Harmon, forced to fire at a Woodland man trying to run his partner down Friday afternoon, guards the scene for crime lab technicians required whenever a civilian is shot. County turnout at 15 percent (8-7) Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. Year STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 86-19527-NC August 1. 1986 Janet Lee Dlskin 195 Tharnapple Lake Rood Nashville. Ml 49073 MILLER REALESTATE Our Police arc waiting until Flanigan gets out of the hospital to arraign him on charges of assault with intent to commit great bodily harm less than murder, Harmon said. Take Notice, ihol sale has been lawfully mode of the following described land for unpaid taxes thereon, ond that the undersign­ ed has title thereto under tax deed or deeds issued therefor, and that you ore entitled to a reconveyance thereof, at ony Lime within 6 months after return of service of this notice, upon payment to the undersigned or to the Treasurer of the County in which tho lends lie, of oil sums paid upon such purchase, together with 50 per centum ad­ ditional thereto, ond the fees of the Sheriff for the service or cost of publication of this nolice. Io be computed os upon personal ser­ vice ol a summons upon com­ mencement of suit ond the fur­ ther sum of five dollars for each description without other addi­ tional cost or charges: If payment os aforesaid is not mode, the undersigned will Institute Pro­ ceedings for possession of the land. Rozell or Clara Stanton Address: Middleville. Ml 49333 4550 State Rd. (8-28) For your... by Shelly Suker and Mary Warner A 32-year-old Woodland man was shot Fri­ day by Michigan State Police troopers after he attempted to chase them down with a farm tractor in a field off Moore Road in Castleton Township, authorities said. Listed in good condition Wednesday at Borgess Hospital was Terry Flanigan of 7393 Coats Grove Rd., who was hit once in the right shoulder by Ionia Stale Trooper Tim Hannon. Harmon said Flanigan appeared to be about to run his partner Tim Horan over with the tractor when Hannon opened fire. According to Harmon, he and Horan were acting as back-up to Trooper Vance Hoskins of the MSP Hastings Team while Hoskins at­ tempted to arrest Flanigan on charges of malicious destruction of property and assault. After first looking for Flanigan in Lake Odessa, the troopers found him raking hay with the tractor in a field on Moore Road south of Coats Grove Road about 4:25 p.m., they said. The police parked their cars next to the field <jnd walked up to Flanigan on the tractor. Har­ mon said. Flanigan refused to go with them, started up the tractor and started chasing the police. Hannon said. • Partner Horan ran to get a police car in an attempt to block the tractor's path. Harmon said. Horan jumped out of the car when it looked like the tractor was going to collide with the car. Harmon said. Horan looked in danger of being run over by the tractor. Harmon said, and he opened fire. Flanigan remained on the tractor for a short distance before he fell off and the tractor careened out of control, Harmon said. Flanigan was transported to Pennock Hospital by the Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Ambulance, and was later transfer­ red to Borgess by helicopter. To tho Owner or Owner* ol ony and oil interests in. or Liens upon the Lands herein described: Amount necessary to redeem. $678.49 plus the fees of the Sheriff. INSURANCE Woodland man injured in Castleton shooting 1004 E STATE ST.. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (EOE) Send replies to ... c/o REMINDER. P O. BOX 188 HASTINGS. Ml 49058 CARD OF THANKS Thank you to all the nurses and aides in 3 South as well as Karen Marr and the Physical and Speech therapists at Pennock Hospital and Drs. Schirmer and Wildem. To my friends and neighbors for their phone calls, cards, visits and flowers during my recent hospitalization &. the prayers from the members of First United Methodist Church and visits from Rev. David Nelson. May God Bless you all. ___________________ Peg Morr Business Services EXPERT TREE and stump removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854____________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistanL Call 945-9888 POLE BARN packages erected, you furnish package, we furnish labor. Call anytime for your labor quote. Haskin Builders, (since 1970) 517-626-6174 POLE BUILDINGS Complete­ ly warranteed from economy to custom deluxe. We will beat any legitimate quote. Call anytime, Haskin Builders (dnee 1970). 517-626-6174________________ TIDEY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. AU workers bonded. 945-9448___________ TYPING AND WORD PROCESSING: Resumes to long reports. Theses and/or disertations. Ability to store, recall, reuse or change all docu­ ments. Legal and Medical exper­ ience. Phooe 616-945-3671 or 616-698-8843 Pels FREE TO GOOD HOME: 18 month Collie mix, male, neutered. 948-2196 Beal Eslate CLOVERDALE: 5 wooded acres with small year around cottage, 300 ft. frontage on small private lake, 532,000 or best offer. Phone 1-381-8676 FOR SALE: 20 acres woods. 3 to 4 miles west of Hastings, 1/2 mile off black top. Beautiful building spot Call 945-3755 after 3pm. For Rent FOR RENT: 1 bedroom home, Hastings, 5200 per month plus deposit and utilities, references required. 945-4791 Help Wanted ' MAKE MORE MONEY! Earn weekly commissions with our profitable line of advertising calendars, pens, caps and jack­ ets. Helpful sales ideas, a TollFree message center and other great selling tools. All while being your own boss. No Invest­ ment. No collections. Full or part time. Our 77th year. Write Kevin Peska, NEWTON MFG. COMPANY, Dept. D4190, Newton, Iowa, 50208________ MERRY CHRISTMAS! Start now thru December showing Toys de Gifts. Toy Chest hiring demonstrators. We deliver & collect Free sample program. Call 6 1 6-729-4579. 800-922-8957 NEED A BABYSITTER in my home during school days, 7ajn.-3p.rn. 948-2641 NEEDED IMMEDIATELY: 40 people to assist me in my applicance business. Monthly guarantee of $1500. Promotion opportunities are available. Apply in person at 1 p.m. sharp. Hastings Moose Lodge, 128 N. Michigan on Monday, Aug. 11, 1986. NEW IDEAS in Gifts, Toys and Home Decor! MERRLMAC FAMILY SHOPPING SERVICE needs representatives in your area. No Investment! Excellent Pay, Bonuses, Prizes! Merchandise 100% GUARAN­ TEED. Car & phone necessary. 1-800-992-1072 RECEPTIONIST/ SECRETARY: Immediate opening for full lime position at community mental health agen­ cy. Seeking motivated, enthu­ siastic person with ability to deal with the public. Applicant must possess good telephone skills, typing skills, communication skills and a knowledge of gener­ al office procedures. Experience preferred. Send resume to: Barry County Mental Health Services, 1005 W. Green Sl, Hastings, Ml 49058. NO phone calls, EOE. SHARP HOMEMAKERS: Need extra cash? Earn money, have fun & make new friends with Christmas Around the World. Free kit, training & ’W'"?; C1" ’48’8’70 or WANTED; Dentil hygienist, ol? S!' "““"S’ CUI Ruth Garage Sab GARAGE SALE? 1021 S. Church Sl, Hastings. Furniture, children’s clothing, knick knacks. Friday, August 8,9am to 5pm________________________ LOTS OF EVERYTHING: big. small, working, and excel­ lent shape. Saturday, 9th, Sunday, 10th, 10am. to 5pm. Price, whatever it’s worth to you. 1320 Waukazoo, Algon­ quin Lake, Hastings. R, Mareks. MOVING SALE: Dining room, coffe and end tables, couch and love seat, wooden outside door, louvered doors, glass shelves, dishes, turtle sand box, toys, clothes, etc. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10am to 2pm, 4pm to 8pm, 227 E. High SL For Sale Automotive FOR SALE: 1981 Horiron, automatic, PS, PB, air, am-fm, cruise, 51500. 891-8614 Wanted WANTED TO LEASE: Responsible executive family will lease or lease purchase 3 plus bedroom home in Hastings area. Must he clean. Needed by September 1. 1-452-1239 For Sale 20 FT. HOLIDAY RAMB­ LER travel trailer, great condi­ tion, good for camping and hunt­ ing. CaU 948-2216__________ FOR SALE Huffy workhone exercise machine, a total exer­ cise machine in one, $75. 948-8995___ FOR SALE: two louvered glass windows with storms, 8’x5’ including 36" louvered outside door, great for enclosing porch, best offer. Also 36" aluminum Cross Buck storm door, like new, $50 948-2381 SUZUKI 1985 Quad sport, excellent condition, less than 10 hours use. 795-3894 or 616-455-4093 Jobs Wanted handyman work WANTED: Carpentry repain, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St. Nashville 852-9537 evenings WANTED: teacher needs someone to care for 4 year old in our home for the school year. References required. Please Phone 948-9159 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-08-14.pdf 08c8724a9d80159662b30e839aec0fa3 PDF Text Text NlEWS' fpausch history, nsions traced Upjohn collection comes back home wrap Page 2 Page 3 j Hastings VOLUME . Banner THURSDAY. AUGUST 14. 1986 Body buried in Barry County? Police are investigating the posaibility that A 26-year-old Kalamazoo man reported missing since July 2 could have been murdered and dumped in a gravel pit in Barry County. Det. Sgt. Ken DeMott of the Barry County Sheriff's Department Mid the police have received information that Rick Bagley of 127 Reed St.. Kalamazoo. was killed and buried in a gravel pit in Hope Township near Delton The information indicates that Bagley might have been killed over drugs. Bagley was last seen at his father’s home on Crooked Lake July 2. "He had just asked his brother Jeff for a ride to Richland but stated that he was going to step out for a breath of fresh air first,’’ relatives of Bagley told police. Bagley never returned. He may have gone to a nearby house, police Mid. PRICE~ Man sought for attempted murder Two hurt in car­ pickup collision A car/ptckup crash on Doster Road Monday injured the drivers of both vehicles. Prairieville Towrtfhip police report. Chief Tom Pennock Mid Rosemary Ramsey. 48. of 12520 Pine Lake Rd., Plainwell, was southbound on Doster Road north of Four Mile Road at 10:50 am. when a northbound pickup truck crossed the center line and struck Ramsey's vehicle. The truck. driven by Christine L. Hammond. 17. ot 12245 Southgate Dr, Plainwell, continued on across the road into the ditch and then struck £ tree, Pen­ nock Mid. Hammond and Ramsey were both transported to Borges* Hospital, where they were treated for head injuries and released the Mme day. Pages Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Car tire blows, family injured A father and his three sons were in­ jured Saturday when a tire on their Qmaro biew out, . sending the car over the curb on N. Broadway and into the Thornapple River bridge near Tyden Park. Bert Keizer. 41. of 5209 Barber Rd.. Hastings, and his sons Chris. 15. Chad. 9. and Craig. 6. were riding without seatbelts in the vintage 60s automobile when the accident occurred at 7:30 p.m. •'The car had no seatbelts in it,” Keizer's father-in-law Merle Tobias Mid. Tobias Mid 15-year-old Chris was driving when the accident occurred. Chris has only had his learner’s permit for a month, Tobias Mid. Hastings City Police said the Keizer car was southbound on Broadway when the tire blew, sending the car crashing into the west side of the bridge. Bert Keizer, an electrician well-known around the Hastings area, was injured severely, suffering a lower back frac­ ture. a broken leg, and a tom abdominal artery, Tobias Mid. Nine-year-old Chad suffered a facial fracture and multiple contusions. Keizer was listed in serious condition Tuesday at Pennock Hospital, and Chad was listed in stable condition. Chris and Craig Keizer were treated and released. Large turnout launches grid year Hastings High Class of 1946 gathers— The class of 1946 of Hastings High School gathered for their 40th class reunion on July 19 at the Middle Villa Inn. Those attending included. Back row L to R. Hubert Hunt, Ed Taylor, Bob Casey, Ann Goodyear Ackenhusen, Elizabeth Higbie Orey, Bob Shellmgton, Jim Coleman, Raymond Bennett, Alfred Cortrlght, John Malcolm, Lawrence Gibson. Third row. Neva Brogan Brovant, Evelyn Norton Campbell, MaryAnn Echtinaw.Marieta Campbell Rizor, Buelah Meyers Hathaway, Beverly Meyers Knox, Agnes Fuller Krammln, Joyce Otis Haywood, Elaine VanHorn Feather, Dwight Conklin, Paul Goodrich. Bernard Manker, Smith Sherman, Fred McDonald, Mary Lockwood Schoul. Charles Hinman, Jack Echtlnaw. Second row. Martha Wedel Vinborg. Hazel Wlls>on Brown, Georgia Will Otis, Dolores Shriver Eichler, Gloria Dick Johncock, Arlene Beadle Goodrich, Helen Spalding Halcomb, Joan VanVIeson Rohrbacher, June O’Connor Baatz, Maryan Reed Vaughn, Beverly Bradford Roeger. First row. Ed Freeland, Walt Birman, Ed McKeough, Ralph Gies, Bob Clark, Geo Walton, Dick Abbey, Clift An­ drus, Ray Koeplinger. Police are still searching for a thin, red­ haired man who beat a 49-year-old Baltimore Township woman with her dining room chairs last week. Barbara A. Thornburgh surprised the man in her home at 6105 S. Chariton Park Rd. when she returned from a trip to Hastings around 2:30 p.m. Aug. 6. The man is believed to have been foiled in attempts to burglarize two other homes the same day. Police are continuing to investigate several leads in the case. Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott of the Barry County Sheriffs Department said a woman in Kalamazoo County and a woman in Barry County were both approached earlier in the day by a man matching the description of the asMult suspect. DeMott Mid the burglar apparently broke into a Kalamazoo County home shortly before 11 a.m. the same day. The owner of the home and her children came home to discover a red and silver van in their driveway. DeMott Mid. As the woman got out of her car a man came around the side of the house and approached the woman, asking her for directions. DeMott Mid. The num got in his van and left, and the woman discovered that her front door was broken open, DeMott said. Police surmise that the man broke in the front door and when he mw the woman and her children drive in, fled out the back door. Later on, the burglar showed up on North Avenue in Barry County, knocked on the door of a house, and when he found someone home, again asked for directions, DeMott Mid. The man then left. DeMott said both of the people approached by the burglar identified a man and a van mat­ ching the description of the Thornburgh asMilant, right down to a special handicapped license plate. "We are positive it was the same guy,” DeMott said. DeMott Mid the burglar had only a short distance to drive from the North Avenue residence to Thornburgh’s home on Charlton Park Road.. DeMott said Thornburgh's daughter had just left the residence some 10 to 14 minutes Fiberfest, Community Picnic start celebration Hastings combines its annual Fiberfest and Summerfest activities with the celebration of its 150<h birthday over the next 11 days, and a number of events are planned. The third annual Fiberfest, a show of fiber products, fiber art and fiber equipment,begins Friday at the Barry County Fairgrounds. Saturday, scsquiccntcnnial events kick off with a community picnic at 5 p.m. on the county courthouse lawn. Fiberfest, a two-day event being held from noon to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, is expected to draw ranchers and farmers from across the country, who will will buy and sell Angora goats and Angora rabbits. Llamas and sheepdogs will demonstrate their prowess as pack animals and sheep herders. Weaving, shearing, spinning and dyeing classes are also pan of the program. A "sheep to shawl" demonstration will show the public how a team, including a shearer, a spinner, and a knitter, can take fiber directly from an animal and w ithin a short amount of time turn it into a wearable shawl. A fashion show on Saturday afternoon will Pine Lake home burglarized A moped and goods valued at SI.250 were stolen from a Pine Lake residence Aug. 4. Barry County Sheriff s deputies report that burglars gained entrance to the home, located on Southgate Road, by kicking in a door. The burglary occurred sometime bet­ ween Aug. I and Aug.4. deputies said. Taken were a color TV. a VCR. jewelry and a moped being stored in the garage for a friend of the family. The burglary is being investigated and the police have a suspect. Deputies also report a break-in at Ritsema Trailer Sales on Gun Lake Road in Hastings. Burglarized was a trailer used as the sales office. Thieves gained entry through a window and look $200 from a cash drawer. The burglary occurred sometime bet­ ween 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Police also have a suspect in this case August 15-25, 1986 For the- next 11 days, starting tomorrow. Hastings will celebrate three events— Fiberfest, Summer­ Fest, and the community's Sesquicentennial. present garments which have been handmade using natural libers. Greek food from Kalamazoo's Rex Cafe will be on sale, and a conventional food booth will also offer refreshments. Fiberfest-goers can purchase raffle tickets for a drawing on Saturday featuring many prizes, such as rabbit cages, dinner at a local restaurant and a spinning wheel. Scsquiccntcnnial and Summerfest activities will be staged daily beginning Saturday on the courthouse lawn or in Central School’s auditorium on S. Broadway. Speeches and special legislative tributes to the city highlight Saturday's community pic­ nic. scheduled for 5-7 p.m. on the courthouse lawn. A special award will be given to "Mr. and Mrs. Hastings", two civic-minded in­ dividuals who have given of their time and talents to the community over the years. Those wishing to nominate someone for this award can still enter them in the contest. Con­ tact the Chamber of Commerce office for details. Box lunches featuring ham Mndwiches and potato salad will be sold for $2.50 by the Kiwanis Club, and homemade slices of pie can be purchased, provided by Eastern Star. After the picnic a balloon launch will be held, either at Tyden Park or from personal property in Hastings. Purchasers of the picnic lunches will draw numbers to win a place on the balloon when it ascends, and the Chamber of Commerce is also raffling off a ride on the balloon. Downtown Saturday evening, dancers can rock to the tunes of Chuck Berry and the Beatles at a street dance. Oldies but goodies will be played by Kalamazoo band Johnny Apollo and local band ECHO. until 11:45 p.m. Other scsquicentennial events include a gospel music program at 3 p.m. Sunday. Aug. 17: a dulcimer concert at 7 p.m. Aug. 18: a fiddler’s jamboree at 7 p.m. Aug. 20. all be­ ing held on the courthouse lawn, and in Cen­ tral Auditorium, a variety show al 8 p.m. Aug. 19; a community choir concert at 8 p.m. Aug. 20; and a concert by the Blackwood Brothers on Aug. 25. On Sunday. Charlton Park will display hun­ dreds of vintage automobiles during its Anti­ que Auto Show. August 21.22. and 23 arc set aside for Sum­ merfest. Hastings' annual summer festival featuring arts and crafts exhibitors, a bike race, a civil war encampment and lots of musical entertainment. Summertest opens Thursday. Aug. 21. with a downtown bed race, a barbershop songfest in Central Auditorium, a downtown teen street dance and a Christian rock music concert. Beginning at 10 a.m. Friday,, Aug. 22. hundreds of arts and crafts exhibitors will ap­ pear in the juried show on the courthouse lawn. Music will flow from three stages in the area beginning at noon Friday. In the evening a Civil War encampment will be set up at Tyden Park. Wrapping up Friday will be a street dance with the Pacific Trio, a dance combo popular in southwestern Michigan. Events for Saturday, Aug. 23, begin early with a 150k bike ride from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., beginning at the county fairgrounds. At 8:30 a.m. a 10k run and biathalon gels underway at the courthouse. The arts and crafts show again opens at 10 a.m. along with musical entertain­ ment on three stages. A Saturday highlight will be the Sesquicentennial/Summcrfest Grand Parade through the downtown area at noon. More than 80 entries are expected. Hastings City Bank, which is celebrating its 100th birthday during the city's sesquiccntennial year, will host an ice cream social and a concert by the Scottville Clown Band follow­ ing the parade. At 5 p.m. a seven-hour street dance gets underway downtown, featuring country and rock music. At the fairgrounds, an old-fashioned fiddlers' jamboree and square dance starts at the same time. The next day. Sunday. August 24,the Hastings Flying Assn, sponsors its annual Dawn Patrol, featuring a pancake breakfast and a display of flying machines, at Hastings Airport. Fliers from Michigan and nearby states will show their aircraft, including anti­ que and experimental planes. Also tnat day. Charlton Park will host the Antique Fire Muster. Vintage firefighting ap­ paratus will participate in a show and fire departments will stage contests. For more information on any event, contact the Hustings Area Chamber of Commerce, located at the Barrv County Fairgrounds, phone 945-2454. Above is a composite drawing of the suspect in last week's burglary-assault Incident. prior to Thornburgh arriving home trom Hastings. The daughter and mother passed each other on the road five to seven minutes before Thornburgh arrived home, DcMou said. Thornburgh saw the van parked in her driveway. DeMott said, and thought it was a visitor. After going inside, Thornburgh •‘heard a noise, opened the door to the upstairs and call­ ed out to her son,’’ DeMott Mid. She got no answer. Thornburgh "has a ♦sewing room off the dining room,’’ DeMott Mid. "The assailant came charging out of the sewing room, grabbed her by the throat, and demanded money." All Thornburgh had on her were three $1 bills. DeMott Mid. She gave the burglar the money, and then the man told her he wanted Continued on pogo 10 Sawdy given year of ‘house arrest’ Elderly Woodland resident Clifton J. Sawdy will be confined to his home for one year as punishment for killing his 25-year-old grandson May 27. Sawdy's sentence was handed down Friday by Barry Circuit Judge Hudson E. Deming. The one-year confinement, a punishment "never heard of before" by those involved in the case, is part of a five-year probationary period Sawdy must serve. Sawdy. 79. shot and killed his grandson Donald L. Williams after a prolonged argu­ ment about whether Sawdy would testify for Williams at an upcoming court hearing. Friends of Sawdy Mid the grandson had been "nothing but trouble" for the grand­ father for years. They rallied around Sawdy, who was originally charged with second degree murder, collecting money to pay for an attorney. The murder charges were later reduced to a misdemeanor firearms charge. Sawdy pleaded guilty July II to carelessly discharging a firearm causing death. The "house arrest" sentence was dreamed up by Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes as an alternative to jailing Sawdy or sending him away to prison, she Mid. While neither a prison nor jail term seemed appropriate for Sawdy, Hughes Mid she did not want to see Sawdy go unpunished. "Although there were mitigating factors, there was no complete justification for the tak­ ing of this human life." she told the court. Straight probation, which was recommend­ ed in the pre-sentence report, would have "missed the element of punishment” she fell the crime warranted. Hughes Mid. Exact conditions of the home confinement will be worked out by the probation depart­ ment. Hughes said. They will probably be sinrlar to those imposed on Sawdy while he was out on bond, she said — namely that Sawdy must stay at home unless he is atten­ ding church or at the doctor's office, etc. As part of his sentence, Sawdy must also perform 100 hours of community service. Hughes suggested that Sawdy grow vegetables in his garden and donate them to area institutions. Sawdy must also continue mental health counseling he has already started. Continued on page 10 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 14.1986 County Historical Society acquires Upjohn family collection both in England and in Barry County. Newspapers date from the New York Shilling Gazette Aug. 15. 1845 to a page of the Grand Rapids Press. 1913. A packet of newspaper clippings from local papers are stuffed in books and letters. Much of the material deals with the estate of Lawrence-Townley, a relative of the Upjohn family in England who's will bequeathed a large estate to the family. There is much cor­ respondence dealing with the setting of the estate, as well as-coats of arms, and family . genealogy chart. Of local interest is the Constitution of the Barry County Medical Society dated March 6. 1877. Included in this booklet are the fees charged for medical service by those by-gone By Esther Walton Over a year ago. Mr. Len Hayes of Florida wrote to Barry’ County about a collection he owned pertaining to the Dr. William A. Up­ john family. He was interested in having the collection returned to Hastings, its place or origin. The Barry County Historical Society was appraised of its existence and voted to ac­ quire it. Last week, the Barry County Historical Society received the collection. The large family collection is being sorted and arranged in anticipation of exhibiting it during the ses­ quicentennial year. Dr. William A. Upjohn was a pioneer doc­ tor of Barry County, coming to Hastings in 1841. He lived the rest of his life, with the ex­ ception of the Civil War. here, dying in 1887. The Upjohn collection relates to Dr. William A. Upjohn’s life in Hastings. The over 100 letters portray family life, during the Civil War period and until his death. Four photographs depict the three daughters and the house on Broadway. A travel account of the family tells of Williams father, mother, sisters, and brothers trip from England to United States in the 183O's. Legal papers discuss land transfers days. The Barry County Historical Society is ex­ cited about acquiring such as important local history collection, especially in this sesquiccntennial year. They are looking forward to fall when they will have it in shape for viewing. Dr. William A. Upjohn was bom in Shaftsbury, England. March 4. 1807. His father, whose name he bore, was a man of great abili­ ty and was the author of several religious 8obtb Jefferson Street News works. In 1795 he married Mary Standard of Tisburg. and reared a family of twelve children, three boys and nine girls. William A. being the oldest boy. The senior Upjohn was a wealthy English gentleman and his children all received a liberal education William and his brother. Uriah, came to the United States in 1828. where they both graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. In 1835. they both came to Michigan. Uriah married Marie Mills. Both brothers settled in Richland, where William spent the first four years farming. But the work of caring for the sick was more than one physician could do and so he joined Uriah in the practice of medicine. Dr. William Upjohn’s first trip to Hastings was made in 1841 by the marked trees to visit a Mr. Leach, after whom Leach Lake was named. He left his patient with but a few hours to live and on his way home stopped in Hastings to care for the sick. In a little store building at the southeast cor­ ner of Michigan and State streets. he met Henry Goodyear and Alvin Bailey. These gentlemen prevailed upon him to settle in Hastings, since there was no physician in town. Dr. Upjohn, in the spring of 1842, started a store with Marsh Gidding. a young lawyer from Gull Prairie, to help look after the business. This enterprise only lasted about a year, when Giddings returned to Gull Prairie. In 1842 he married Affa Cannett. who died in the first year of their marriage. In 1847. Dr. Upjohn married Affa’s sister. Lydia, who to Surgeon-in-Chief of the First Brigade. First Division of Cavalry, of the Army of the Potomac. The doctor was with Kilpatrick in his raid on Richmond and accompanied General Sherman in the raid up the James River. He served throughout the war and at its close, went with General Custer to what were then the vast unexplored plains of the West, to was the mother of his three daughters. The Upjohn's first house was at the southeast comer of Michigan Avenue and State Street. He later built a house near State and Boltwood streets. His last house was located at 120 S. Broadway, the property recently purchased by the City of Hastings. ’ Dr. William A. Upjohn was prominently identified with the history of the county. In 1852 he was elected Register of Deeos and the same year he was elected a member of the first Board of Regents of the University of Michigan. In 1862 Governor Blair tendered him the position of surgeon of the Seventh Michigan Calvary. From this position, he was promoted end the Indian trouble. It was in 1865 when Dr. Upjohn once more returned to Hastings and resumed his prac­ tice. for several years in the 1870s and 1880s having associated with him his nephew, Dr. William E. Upjohn. William E. worked on h:; invention for compressing medicine into tablets, called "friable" while living in Hastings. The newphew. William E. later moved to Kalamazoo where he established the Upjohn Company.. Dr. William A. Upjohn lived in Hastings until his death in 1887. His wife survived him by three years dying in 1890. His daughters married and only one. Marne, lived in Hastings. Marne died in 1916. August 19 is ‘Judge Loughrin Day’, open house at courtroom Fee Bill. EVENTS Prepare yourself for the next two weeks of fabulous fun and entertain­ ment as Hastings' annual celebrations join with the sesquicentennial com­ mittee to celebrate 150 years of Has­ tings. 1. COMMUNITY PICNIC , August 16. An old fashioned community picnic on the courthouse lawn in Downtown Hastings begins at 5 p.m. this Satur­ day. Everyone's Invited. Highlights include: 1. Buy a box lunch from Klwanis and get a chance to win a hot air balloon rid*. 2. Street Dance In the evening fea­ turing Johnny Apollo and E.C.H.O. 3. Many other special presentations. 2. Fibertest ’86 - August 15 and 16. There are dozens of things to do during the ever-growing Fiberfest at the fair­ grounds in Hastings this weekend. Among the animals are angora goats, angora rabbits and llamas. Admission Is tree. Demonstrations, sales booths, food and more make this event well Items from the Upjohn collection worth a visit. 3. Trifles Games are here. The trivia game of local history Is now on sale around town for $15.00. You best get one before they are gone. (Sample Trivia Question: What Is Hasting^' most famous shopping area?) 4. Antique Auto Show - August 17. The Antique Auto Show at Charlton Park this year takes on special significance as part of the Sesquicentennial Celeb­ ration. Be sure to visit and see the over 300 cars on display. A great afternoon. 5. National Relaxation Day - August 15. To celebrate this major holiday, we invite you to stroll down South Jeffer­ son, shop our stores, eat in our restaurants, slurp a cone from Some­ thing Natural and generally enjoy Has­ tings' best and most relaxing shopping experience. 6. Baby Parade - August 14. Parade your baby into Bosley's this week, get him or her to smile at us and we will buy The GTE Academic All-Americans are selected by the College you each a Cone Zone cone. Sports Information Directors of America. They are fine college 7. Mae Day • August 17. Visit Bosley’s and university athletes who also have outstanding academic and do your Mae West Imitation for all records. GTE is proud to be the official sponsor of this 34 year to see this week and we will give you a old program. $2.00 gift certificate. 8. Popcorn Festival - August 14-16. Bring us a bucket of popcorn dripping in butter this week and we will Uacfe you a $2.00 gift certificate. 9. Coming Up - Sesquicentennial Variety Show - August 19 Community Choir Concert • August 20 SummerFest • Next weekend. 10. David Crockett's Birthday - August 17. k________________ _ ________________________ MARRIAGE LICENSES: Chris Bumham. 23, Farmington Hills and Deborah Lydy, 25, Freeport. Claude Hall, 37. Delton and Keiko Danderand. 44, Delton. Lyle Grosa. 18, Hastings and Kristy Lang. 20, Hastings. Ted Coon, 21, Kentwood and Julie Bussema. 19, Middleville. Thomas Ruid. 32. Delton and Kathryn Monks. 33. Delton. „ Scon Hastings and Kimberly Bird, 19, Hastings. Jtrftn Timm, 29, Middleville and Deborah Cook, 29, Hastings. David Shellenbarger. 31. and Nashville and Kandy Quick, 27, Nashville. Randy Nuttall. 24. Hillsdale, and Deann Brown, 21, Hastings. QUOTE: "I leave thia rule tor others when I'm dead Be always sure you're right — then go ahead " —David Crockett OSLEY ’•PHARmRCY* PARK FREE Prairieville Farm Days — The Queen of Country Music — v S Also... Bobby & Johnny Wright, The J? 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I AUGUST 28 thru SEPTEMBER 1 5 Hriday night — "FARM DAYS OPRY” Show Featuring ... "KITTY WELLS" AT BOSLEY'S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky celebrates National Fail­ ures Day (August 15) by having a 99c sale this week. One thing the Buck never falls at Is bringing you some terrific values each week and you can count on him to offer them without fail in his Reminder ad. 2. Bosley's Photo Specials this week include reprints at 5 for 95c or a free brag book with roll film developing. See Bucky’s ad for details. 3. Don't forget that Wednesday is Double Print Day at Bosley's. 4. Bosley's is open this Sunday from 10 until 1. 5. Parking is free when you Shop Down­ town Hastings and South Jefferson Street. You may park free in the lot behind Bosley’s or If you use a meter, get free “Gobbler Food” at Bosley's. 6. Trivia Answer: South Jefferson Street. A man who has dedicated the past 11 years of his professional life to serving the people of Barry County as Probate Court Judge will be honored on August 19. a day the Barry Coun­ ty Board of Commissioners has declared as "Judge Loughrin Day". On Tuesday the board adopted the resolu­ tion to in view of Loughrin's decision to retire from the post on that day. Loughrin has served as probate court judge in Barry County since his appointment on August 18. 1975 and was re-elected on two occasions since that time. “To celebrate the future and remember the past." his staff says, an open house will be held for Loughgrin in the Probate Courtroom August 19 from 1-4 p.m. During his legal career, Loughrin served as Wexford County Clerk from 1949-1950; Pro­ secuting and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, 1951-1962; Probate Judge for Kent County. 1962-1974; and acting public administrator for Ottawa County from 1964 to 1967. "...The Honorable Richard N. Loughrin has served on many state and local committees in an attempt to enhance services for the adults and children of this court and coun­ ty..." states the board's resolution. Loughrin, 65, said his retirement plans in­ clude finishing a book on the history of his parachute infantry regiment in World War II, and writing other papers on Barry County history. He is also looking forward to atten­ ding courses of choice at nearby colleges and continuing his pursuit of community interests. He and his wife, Mary Ruth, a reading teacher in the Hastings school district, will continue to live in Hastings, he said. Loughrin has been active in the Barry County Historical Society, the Hastings Area Community Fund, the Hastings Kiwanis Club, the county substance abuse board, the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County and. Barry Community Hospice and other local organizations and committees. Loughrin and his wife have three children, Rita and Ellen both of Green Bay, WI and Brian of Lansing. "The board sends its thanks to Judge Loughrin and wishes him well in any and all future endeavors," the board of commis­ sioners resolution says. D A Name______________________________________________ | Address______________________________ ___________________ | City state______ Zip_____________ _ . Phone_________________________ ____________ Ki t | No wonder people have a hard time giving up cigarettes. A new study from the Univer­ sity of Minnesota lists no less than II different signs and symptoms of tobacco withdrawal, none of them pleasant. The study involves 50 smokers who observed and tested during two days of smoking and four days of abstinence. The researchers said the frequency and intensity of symptoms of distress brought on by tobacco withdrawal ap­ peared io be quite similar to those observed in psychiatric outpatients. In addition to a craving for tobacco, the subjects showed irritabilty, anxiety, difficulty in concentrating and an in­ crease in restlessness Other symptoms were bradycardia (a slowing of the heartbeat), impatience, physical com­ plaints, insomnia, increased hunger and increased eating. Individually distressing, these symptoms take on added significance in combination. Seventy-eight percent of the group studied reported ex­ periencing four or more such complaints. Oddly, subjects who reported the most severe withdrawal discomfort were those who smoked the fewest cigarettes per day - and they were easy to spot, according to the researchers. They were the ones who smoked soon after arising and said the first cigarette of the day was the hardest to give up. One final point: The severi­ ty of withdrawal discomfort had no effect on whether or not the smoker cou<d quit. Those with the worst withdrawal symptoms did as well as those with milder discomfort. �The Hastings Banner - Ihursday, August 14.1936— Pag 3 VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL: The SummerFests of tomorrow? It is SummerFest 1987 and everyone is still having a good time, despite the loss of the beer tent. Seems that Hiam Tipsy had a beer after the parade, then made a round cf panics, followed by a slop at half the bars in the county before he pul himself in the ditch. When he sued the county for building a faulty road, he also sued every place that served him a drink. It is SummerFest 1988 and Saturday morning gets off to a slow start without the 10K run. You remember last year when runner Tony Frobisher sued for damages after he tripped over a stone and fractured his knee caps. They said in court that he might be off work for years and his wife needs an extra couple hundred grand for emotional support. Now it’s SummerFest 1989 and it just isn’t quite the same as in past years. Everyone will just have to go home early without the street dances on Saturday night. Harriet Finkle, if you recall, slipped on part of a gooey hot dog after the thunderstorm. She sued the city, the chamber of commerce, the band for playing a song too fast and spent weeks looking for the kid that dropped the hot dog. SummerFest 1990 just isn’t attracting as big a crowd without the grand parade. It seems that Shriner Alvin Green drove his mini-car into the curb and smashed his big toe. When he sued, he claimed the city hadn't built the street wide enough. Is this just fantasy? Right now food booths at SummerFest have to be in­ sured for hundreds of thousands of dollars in case someone chokes on a chocolate chip cookie. The costs and problems of liability insurance to keep the local festivals going has gotten out of hand. Many community groups who would like to participate are being driven away. The Sesquicentennial Committee has been grappling with insurance for Saturday's balloon launch. Should we stop holding any community events because someone might get hurt? Maybe the solution is for us all to slay at home and lock the doors. Of course, we might stub our toes on the tub faucet, so we could sue the plumber, the manufacturer, the retailer who sold it.... Felpausch history is one of growth and change The Hastings Felpausch store is in the midst of a major expansion that will almost double the size of the store and corporate offices. Expansion and innovation are nothing new for Felpausch. The store’s history , from its early beginnings in Hastings, has been one of continual growth and change. The chain was founded by Roman C. Fcldpausch. whose interest in the retail food industp dates back to 1911. At that time. Rome's father and uncle were joint owners of the F&F Market, a meat market located in the present day Montgomery Ward store. Prior to housing the meat market, the building had been a bar with a cigar-making business upstairs. In 1928. Rome bought his uncle’s interest in the meat market. He investigated changing to a “self-serve, all cash" type of business, but was advised to remain with the ’ delivery and charge” operation. The "delivery and charge” system was well-known and liked by Hastings area residents. The eight grocery stores and four meat markets located in Hastings al the time all belonged to the City Delivery network. Customers would telephone their orders beginning at 7 a.m. and wagons would pick up the orders from the various stores and deliver them to the customers' homes. A garage was rented in 1932. and Rome moved his business to the site that is still a pan of the store today. It now is used as the grocery store stock room. At first, only the former sales room was us­ ed for retailing. Later, expansion further into the building necessitated putting down sheet metal on the floors. This was done to cover the large cracks between the plank floor to prevent women’s high heels from catching. There was a heavy paper ceiling in the back that had to be replaced because hot weather caused the tar roof to leak through. The ex­ pansion. which began in 1933. continued when partitions were moved toward the back, a new maple flixir was added. In 1937, a decision was made to expand into additional retailing areas to better meet customer needs. An ad was answered for a Tuthill Pump, which was thought to be a water pump that could be sold to farmers. The “water pump” turned out to be an ice cream machine. The salesman was so persuasive. Felpausch was now in the ice cream business. Determined to make a go of it. ice cream was sold in bulk for 19 cents a quart, and cones were sold for a nickel and a penny. After the Beverage Store opened in 1942. the ke cream, which was made at the super­ market. was taken to the Beverage Store to be sold. The American Laundry building at the rear of the store was purchased in 1941. This gave the store a back door off Michigan Avenue. There was still a private residence there, so groceries had to be unloaded on the street onto an eight foot long push cart and rolled along the sidewalk to get to the back room. At this time, the store was set up in an "L" shape. with a counter across the front and another down the side. Later, the house in back of the present State Employees Credit Union was purchased. It was moved in 1947 when there was a scarcity of bouses due to World War II. By moving this house, the store was able to have a driveway, and add a rear loading dock. The Felpausch his’ory:(At left) A 1935 photo shows the first self-serve market operated by Roman Feldpausch. (Upper left) In 1948 the store underwent a major expansion, adding 10,000 square feet. (Upper right) Shown in the old F&F Market are Roman Feldpausch, Ken Goggins, customer Reid Bassett, Melvin Jacobs, and Earl Palmetier circa 1935. (Above left) This is _an artist's interpretation of the «*ntryway of the Felpausch store when it's completed later this year The first major expansion took place in 1948. Another 10,000 square feet of space was added, and the first electric eye doors in Barry County were installed. The old store was turned into an arcade which housed an in­ surance office, a floral shop, a beauty shop, the Chamber of Commerce and the Secretary of State’s office. The arcade remained until the expansion in 1970-71. All of this resulted in a complete rearrange­ ment of the store. The meat preparation room was the only department to remain in its original location. Today, the meat department is located where the old laundry building stood. The front entrance was then on the southeast comer of Michigan and Court Streets, with a parking lot to the west of the store. Growth continued, and another expansion •ook place in 1963. During yet another change in 1971. it was discovered that a planned ex- Her mother, preliminary exam testimony showed, found out about the assault when questioning her daughter about a suspicious neighbor. s A person convicted of first degree criminal sexual conduct must be proved to have penetrated the victim; second degree CSC re­ quires proof of sexual contact. First degree carries a maximum life sentence and second degree carries a max­ imum 15-year prison sentence. Stephens will be sentenced Aug. 19. (to the Editor) Is special license needed for pickups? To the editor: As a regular reader of the Banner and other western Michigan newspapers n >s interesting and shocking «> read ol the large number of pick-up tracks involved in serious accidents. Statistics show that pick up truck registra­ tions are in the minority overall yet they ac­ count for a high percentage id venous ac­ cidents. much above passenger >Avk> h it lack of courtesy, is n carelessness, or is Are gas prices affecting your plans for traveling? Hughes re-elected to PAAM Board GR man found guilty of sexual assault A Grand Rapids man charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct was found guilty of a lesser charge of second degree criminal sexual conduct in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court last week. Jurors found 34-ycar-old Gary L. Stephens of Burton Street guilty of the second degree offense after a two-day trial. During the trial the defense asserted that the seven-year-old victim and her mother "made up" the story of the assault. The victim testified that Stephens assaulted her in her Gun Lake area home June 8. PUBLIC OPINION it a general lack of ability and good sense to safely operate pick-up trucks on the highway? Possibly special training and licensing should be required before being allowed to drive pick-up trucks. Sincerely. Darrell D. Aldrich 1123 N. Boltwood Hustings. Mich. 49058 pansion area had once been a mill pond. Since it would not provide good footings, the store was built to the west instead of the east. This changed the store entrance once again this time from the southwest side, to the present position facing east. Along with the physical changes, name changes also were a part of the store’s growth and expansion. From (he F&F Market, the named changed to Fcl-Pausch Market. A little later the Fcldpausch family name was used. In 1954. the "d” was dropped to make the name easier to pronounce. Growth, change and innovation have always been part of the story of Felpausch. a chain that now numbers 16 supermarkets and two convenience stores throughout south cen­ tral Michigan. But for the Hastings store, the current expansion project is the biggest and most exciting one yet. Man charged with assault Hastings resident Howard L. Hcffelbower. 63. of 318 Leach Lake, has been arraigned on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon. Heftelbower is accused of assaulting a man with a shotgun July 20. a crime carrying a maximum sentence of four years in prison. A preliminary exam on the case is set for Aug. 18. Ronald L. Watts. 18. of 3948 Watkins. Bat­ tle Creek, has been charged with stealing an automobile. Watts waived preliminary exam in Barry County District Court and has been bound over to circuit court for trial. Franklin E. Richter. 18. awaits circuit court arraignment on charges of larceny in a building. Richter, of 130 E. Center St.. Hastings, allegedly took a jacket from the J C. Penney store in Hastings. Mark W. Drcnton. 17. of 5495 Stimson Rd.. Middleville, is accused of forging and and attempting to cash two checks. He faces two counts of forgery and two counts of attempted uttering and publishing Drenton waived preliminary exam and was bound over to circuit court for trial. Scott C. Dolfman. 17. of 6387 Osborne Rd . Delton, also faces forged check cashing charges. He was waived over to circuit court on one count of forgery and one count of ut­ tering and publishing. Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Judy A. H. Hughes was re-elected to the board of directors of the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan (PAAM) on August I. at PAAM’S 59 annual conference. PAAM, a voluntary organization of all 83 Michigan prosecuting attorneys designed to improve the state’s criminal justice system, is governed by its officers and board of direc­ tors. PAAM is the oldest association of pro­ secuting attorneys in the country. PAAM held its conference at Mackinac Island this year. The conference program ad­ dressed prison reform. Those attending con­ sidered a controversial proposal by an ex­ convict to remove “amenities" from the prison system The proposal was debated by the Director of the Michigan Department of Corrections, an official of the American Cor­ rections Association, and Prosecutors. As a result of the session, a Corrections Policy Committee will be formed to address the issue. The prosecutors also announced the crea­ tion of a statewide task force to combat drugs. Number one priority of the task force will be combating the "crack" epidemic through greater coordination between law enforce­ ment officials, more vigorous use of the forfeiture laws to take away a drug dealer’s profits, and uniform postions against plea bargaining in major narcotics cases. "Crack" is a form of cocaine becoming popular among drug users. Hinds open house Sunday Sunday. August 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. All former students, teachers, parents, and friends are cordially invited to attend. The school is located at the corner of Brogan and Cedar Creek Rds. Hastings Jim Fortier Rems group (recreation und education for Multiph Sclerosis) will hold its monthly meeting Aug I9 at 7 p.m. at Barry County Medical Facility in the education room. All M.S. members, family and friends arc welcome. Julie Garrison Ken Redman Here's the Question: As expected, Americans are taking more vacations by automobile this year. Michigan tourism officials are also expec­ ting an increase in summer vacationers. How are you spending your vacation this year and why? Did you travel more this summer because of cheaper gas prices? Jim Fortier, Grand Rapids “Definitely yes, but the gas is going up. We went camp­ ing, and wc went to Minnesota and Grund Haven, Traverse City. Charlevoix..." Nellie Hubka, Hastings “We traveled all over in our travel trailer. We go to Arizona in the winter and the gas in March was down to Banner Send form P S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 33 Thursday, August 14.1986 Subscription Rates: $11 00 per year in Barry County; $13.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $14.50 per year elsewhere LoisGleckler K 7. Cornelia Dingerson Published Every Thursday REMS group meets Aug. 19 Nellie Hubka 60 cents so I think more people lias Jul this summer because of that." Julie Garrison, Freeport "Yeah, I think it’s a lot cheaper to fill up the tank." Cornelia Dingerson, Hastings “Wc drive to Florida every fall and back but I don’t think it affects our decision to go.” Lots Gleckler, Hastings “Wc arc going to Florida but because of the time it takes to drive, we’re flying." Ken Redman, Hastings “I went (drove* to Myrtle Beach but I don’t know if it was because of cheaper gas.” Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of exoressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written In good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 14.1986 Charles M. Raver Mary Marceline Clevland Welby J. Sherman HASTINGS - Mrs. Mary Marceline Cleveland. 70. of 1107 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings died Wednesday. August 6. 1986 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Grand Rapids. Mrs. Cleveland was bom on March 16. 1916 al Batik Creek, the daughter of Ben­ jamin and Mary (Chapin) Campbell. She was raised in .he Battle Creek and Hickory Cor­ ners area and attended the W.K. Kellogg School, graduating in 1933. She came to Hastings in 1934. In 1942 she married Russell Cleveland. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Co. from 1934 until 1976. She was a memter of First Presbyterian Church. Hastings Country Club, and Pennock Hospital Guild. Surviving arc a step-son. Scott Cleveland of Ocala. Fla; two step-grandchildren; five sisters. Mrs. I.G. (Suelette) Brady of Edward­ sburg. Mrs. Charlotte Komcr of Kalamazoo. Mrs. Francis (Bcmadine) Town of Chatham. Mass.. Mrs. Harric (Marvel) Bleecker of Bat­ tle Creek. Mrs. Jim (Evelyn) Hults of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Funeral services were held II a.m.. Satur­ day. August 9 at Riverside Cemetery', Dr. Allan J. Wccnink officiated. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to Presbyterian Church of the charity of one’s choice. Arrangement were made by Wren Funeral Home. AUGUSTA - Mr. Welby J. Sherman. 56. of 15833 C Avenue. Augusta died Friday. August 8. 1986 at Borgess Medical Center. Kalamazoo. Funeral services were held 3 p.m.. Monday. August 11 at Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. Rev. Al D'ctzcl officiated. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mr. Sherman was bom on January 16. 1930 at Woodland, the son of Arthur and Charlotte (Hedges) Sherman. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended schools here. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1948 until 1951. He married the former Donna L. Scobey on September 4. 1954. He was employed at Mid­ State Electric Co. in Battle Creek since 1959. He was a member of Disabled American Veteran and I.B.E.W. Union. Mr. Sherman is survived by his wife, Don­ na; two sons. Lewis of St. Augustine. Fla. and Russell ot Plainwell; a daughter. Arlene Chapman of Galesburg; two grandsons; two brothers. Lewis Sherman of Nashville, and Keith Sherman of Sandy Pines. ML; a sister. Mrs. Ruth Weeks of Jackson; and a special friend. Rhonda Sybcsma of Plainwell. jacob Douglas Buchanan HASTINGS - Mr. Charles M. Raver. 87. of Hastings, died Thursday. August 7. 1986 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held II a.m. Mon­ day. August 11 at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Rev. Richard L. Tweedy of­ ficiated with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Unity Church or Metropolitan Hospital, both in Grand Rapids. Mr. Raver was bom June 19, 1899 in Elkhart. Ind. the son of Charles A. and Ida Mac (Darnell) Raver. He graduated from Anderson High School in Anderson. Ind. and from Purdue University in 1930. He was mar­ ried to Doris L. Hartzell on December 24. 1931. He taught at Davis Tech and retired after 30 years as a machine shop teacher at Union High School in Grand Rapids. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Anderson. Indiana. Mr. Raver is survived by his wife. Doris L.: his children Alice and Jerry Bradley of Hastings; three grandchildren, Cheryl, Christina and Carina. MIDDLEVILLE - Jacob Douglas gachanan. two month old son ol Brian and Lun (Poland) Buchanan of Middleville died Saturday. August 9. 1984 al Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Monday. August 12 at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Rev Wayne Kiel officiated. Memorials may be made to the March of Dimes. Arrangements were by Beeler Funeral ChapelJacob was bom June 8. 1986 in Grand Rapids. He is survived by his parents: his grand­ parents. Larry and Sandra Poland of Mid­ dleville. Claude and Joyce Buchanan of Detroit: great-grandparents. Charles and Fem Poland of Middleville and Claude and Georgia Buchanan of Detroit. Glendon and Tess Caldwell of Middleville and grcat-greal grandmother. Retha McKee of Middleville and aunts, uncles and cousins. Jaunita E.Coy Francis 0. Fales DELTON - Mr. Francis 0. Fales. 68. of 9281 Enzian Rd., Delton, passed away Tues­ day. August 5. 1986 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Fales was bom October 19, 1917 in Wayland, the son of Glen and Jessie (Chamberlain) Fales. He has lived for the past 28 years at the Enzian Rd. address, formerly of Wayland. He retired in 1980 from the Bradford White Corp, of Middleville where he was a tool and die maker for 27 years. He was married to Ruth Smith, June 29, 1938. Surviving besides his wife are one daughter. Mrs. Theodore (Susan) Damick of Otsego; three sons, Daniel Fales, David Fales and Michael Fales, all of Delton; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister. Ida Lyn Meeker of Grand Rapids. A daughter. Nancy Louden, preceded him in death in 1976. Funeral services were held Thursday. August 7, 2 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home. Rev. Elmer Faust officiated. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, Wayland, MI. HASTINGS - Mrs. Jaunita E. Coy. 74, of 4813 Goodwill Rd., Hastings, died Saturday. August 9. 1986 a( Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Funeral services were held Tuesday. August 12 at I p.m. at Girrtwch Funeral Home. Rev. Howard Hamblin officiated with burial at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Mrs..Coy was bom in Rutland Township on August 2, 1912, the daughter of Ralph and Martha (Smith) Brown. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1925. She married Basil C. Coy on October 30, 1939. She was employed at Orchard Industries from 1957 to 1963 and at Hastings Aluminum Products from 1963 until her retirement in 1975. Mrs. Coy is survived by her husband, Basil of Hastings; four sons. Clarence. Charles and Gary all of Hastings and Edwin of Dowling; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Susan (Sweeney) Leonard ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area HOM UNITTD M mtODIST CHURCH M-37 Sooth at 14 79 Robert SUyo. prator phone Robert Feller, choir director Sunday ichedele: 9:30 Fellowship end Coflee 9 55 Sundae 11 10 Morning Worthip. t> 00 p rr> KveiuogWorship. 7 00 njn. Youin MeetingNurtery tor all tervicet. UantportalKm provided to and from morn Ing tervicet Prayer meeting, 7 p.m Wedaeaday. GRACE LUTHKRAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Mn.had Anion. Patlot Phone 9*5 9*14 Sunday Aug. 17 5 00 Early Service 9.15 Church School (all agrt) 1040 Family Wurthip FIRST PRESUVrtRIAN CHURCH. Hatting. Mkh Allan J Weenink In lerun M.muer Edeen Higbee Dm Chi.* tian Ed Sunday. Aug 17 9 30 Wixdup Servrce* Nanery Pravtded Broadcast ol thn terewe over WBCH AM and IM 9 JO Church School cUuet lor hnl grade and below Monday Aug II 7 W Chrirtun Educatam Committee Meeting EMMANUEL KI’IWOFAl. CHURCH Corner ol Broadway and Center Street* Father Wayne Smith, Hex tor Sunday Eucharial al 10 U<» a in (Summer Kltedulcl Weekday Kuchukl* Wi-dnc. .lay. 7 15am rhutulay 7 00 p in HASTINGS HIHLH MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall Rev Steven Palm PaUor Sunday Morning Sunday Sehiail 1000 Mmmng Worship ServinHOU kvming Servke 7.30 Prayer Mertmg W.-dnewUy Night ;» FIRST UNITED MtTHODtST CHURCH 209 W Green Street lUuing. Mwh *VU5a |«>IM **5 9574 David B Ncfeon Jr Parlor Sunday Aug 17 * 30 a m W..e»hip Servm Room ItM Earth That thndn Luke 12 49 56 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 am Coflee Fellowdup 1030am Rada. Broad.art WBCH. II.W a m Wordlip Servi.e Sanctuary Tue. day Aug t9 n JO p m U M Men (with reservation*! CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST UTTER DAY SAINTS N Airport Road Halting*. 944 2104 Rutaall Sol me* branch pr elide n;. phone 9452314 Corunetor* Kent Grbacn (9*5-41*5) and Ed Tbomaa (795-72901 Sacrament Meeting 940 Im Suadav School 1030 am Primary Re»*< Scotty. Prterthood. and Young Women at 1130 am Work Meeting lecood Thunday 10002 00 and eaeroae da*a every Wednevday 7 00 p m FIRST CHURCH O» GOD, 1330 N Browl way Rev. Dnnd D Garret! Phone 9*5-2229 Parwnage. 945 J IMS Church Where a Christian eipeneme make, you a member. 9 30 a.m Sunday School. 10 45 a.m. Wonhio Servin; 6 p m. Frtlovrihlp Worship; 7 p.m Wedneiday Prayer BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST S41 North Michigan Minitter Clay Ro*. Phone 945-4145 rendence 94 5 29U church. Sunday Service. 10 am. Bible Study Ham; B.taing Servin* 6 pm; Wedaeaday Evening kbit Study 7 p m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OP GOD. 1674 Wot State Road PaMor J A. Campbell Phone 9*52255 Sunday School 9*5 a m.: Wonhip 11 *■; Evening Servin 7pm; Wedneiday Praiic Gathering 7 p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 1. Woe Jiawn. Hatting. Michigan 9*55004 Ken. eth W Garner. Paator. Jama R. Bar­ rett. Amt. to the paator In youth Sunday Serin*. Sunday School 9*5 am. Morn ing Wonhip II330 am Evcmng Wonhip 6 pm Wedneiday. Family Nigh*. 6 30 AWANA Grade* K thru «. 7330 pm Senior High Youth (Houaeraan Hall) Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p m Sacred Sound. Rehear**! 8 30 p m (Adult Choir! Saturday 10 In II a m King* Kid. (Children * Cbmr| Sunday morning *er vice broaden*! WBCH Middleville Area ST AUGUSTINE. Middleville. Father Water Sp-lhne Paitor Phone 792 2449 Sunday Mau 930am PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 at P.rmalee Rd . Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel. Paator. Pbooe 89I-ISB5. Rev. Cbarte* Doorn bo*. Auittant Paitor Phone 795-3466 Pint Service 9 am.; church­ ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 505 S. School 10:15 am.; Second Service 11:15 Jtffenon Father Leon Pohl. Paator Satur­ am ; Evening Cciebrxtioa 6 p.m day Man 4 30 pm.; Sunday Marne* 8 a.m. and 11 am. confcuion* Saturday 43X3-4:30 p.m. Delton Area HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd. Ruaaell A. Sarver. Paitor Phone 9*59224 Wotihlp irrvice 10 30 am., evening tervice 6 p.m . chnet lor all age*. 9*5 am Sunday achool Tunday. Cottage Prayer Meeting 7 00 p m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Campground Rd . 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School al 10 am.; Worthlp 11 am.; Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Youth meet Sunday 6 pm.. Prayer Bible 7 p.m CHURCH OP THE NAZARE.NE 1716 North Broadway Rev Jama E Leitrman Paator. Sunday Service* 9 4$ a.m Sunday School Hour 11OO a m. Morning Worship COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG Service; 630 pm Evening Service AND BANHELD UNITED METHODIST Wednesday 700 p m Semen tor Adult. CHURCHES Rev Mary Horn oHtcialmg Teen* and Children Country Chapel Church School 11 20 am wonhip 10 15 am BanTield no GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH IJO2 5 church tchool Wonhip *ervice 9 a m Hanover. Hatting* Leonard 13azl. Pattor Ph 945 2256 or 9459429 Sunday Sunday School 945 a m . Wonhip Ham Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Wonhip 6 p m . Feilowthip ami CoHee 7:15 p.m Nur»ery tor all tervice* ei.xinetday CYC 6 45 p.m.. prayer anj Bible ttudy 7 p.m TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Waihington. Nuhville Sunday School 9:45 am.; Sunday Wonhip 11 00 id ; Evening Service 6 00 p.m.; Bi­ ble Prayer. Wedne*d*y 7 00 p m Dowling Area Nashville Area ST CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH N.rhville Father Leon Pohl. Paator A nu.won al St Rom Cathobc Church. Harting* Saturday Min 6 30 p m Sunday GRAND RAPIDS - Mrs. Susan (Sweeney) Leonard, 67, of Grand Rapids, formerly of DELTON - Mr. Delbert W. Pierce, 6050 Hastings, died Monday, August 11, 1986 at West Guernsey Lake Rd., Delton passed her residence. away suddenly Thursday, August 7, 1986 at Funeral Mass was held 11 a.m. Wednes­ home. day, August 13 at Emmaculate’ Heart of Mr. Pierce was bom June 6, 1906 in VanMary Catholic Church, 1953 Plymouth Rd.. Wurt County, OH. the son Sherman and Cora SE, Grand Rapids. Burial in Woodlawn (Ellis) Pierce. He had lived the past 31 years Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the in the Delton area and was employed for 20 American Cancer Society. years at the Kellogg Michigan State Universi­ Mrs. Leonard was bom in Detroit the ty Research and Experimental Station at Gull daughter of George and Irene (Keavey) Lake, where he retired in June of 1971. He Sweeney. She is the widow of Charles M. was married to Juanita King January 4, 1947, Leonard. She is survived by six sons. William of in Lima. OH. Surviving besides his wife are one- jSwylord. Robert. Charles and his wife. Shan­ daughter. Edith Ann Pierce at home; one son non, John. Dudley and his wife. Sue all of Grand Rapids; George of Ft. Lauderdale, Dean Pierce at home; two sisters, Mrs. Fla., one daughter, Marianne Leonard of Herbert (Vera) Haller of Bluffton, OH, Mrs. New York, N.Y.; eight grandchildren; two Bcmiecc Daniels of Findlay, OH; one sister­ brothers, Theodore Sweeney of Grosse in-law, Marguerite Pierce of Lima, OH. Pointe, Robert Sweeney of Boynton Beach, Funeral services were held Sunday, August Fla.; many nieces and nephews and dear 10 at 1 p.m.. at Williams Funeral Home in friends, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Morr and Delton. Pastor Philip R. Colburn of the Delton Seventh Day Adventist Church of­ family of Grand Rapids. ficiated. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Metcalf A Jonkhoff Fureral Home. Delbert W. Pierce NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF CHARITY CARE SERVICES Pannock Hospital will make available from October 1, 1986 to September 30. 1987. $16,684 of Hill Burton Charity Care. The Charity Core will be available on a first-request basis to eligible persons needing core, who are unable to pay for hospital ser­ vices until Pennock Hospital s an­ nual compliance level Is met. Eligibility for charity Care will be limited to persons whoso in­ dividual or family income falls within ranges of the Community Services Administration Poverty Income guidelines. Applications for Charity Core should be made ol the Pennock Hospital Patient Accounts Office. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. W.W. Nitx Vice President Finance (•■14) SYNOPSIS OF REGULAR MEETING ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD August 6. 1986 4 Board Members present (Lewi* absent). Also 8 citizens present. * The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS .LOAN ASSOCIATION Ho I ling, ond lake Odet.o COLEMAN AGENCY of Hasting*, Inc. Inturonce lor your Ule. Home. Buimet* and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hatting* — Naahville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED OrangevilleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd two mile* south al Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman Pattor Len Ham* Sunday School Supt Sunday School 945 am Church Service* 11 am 6pm Wedoe* year olda through adult* Nursery ttallrd at all service. But miruury weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-5187 tor tree transportation in Gun Lake area Mmirtcnng God* Word to Today. World • ST CY RIL 6 METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Walter Spillane Pastor Phone 792 2AA9 Saturday Maw 5pm Sunday Mast 7J0 a m and 11 30 a m Previous minutes and treas­ urers report approved. Correspondence read. Milloge rotes of .9357 for allocated and 1.4671 for extra voted roods authorized. Ordinance 6-86 to amend Ar­ ticle V of Gun Lake Area Sewage Disposal System approved. Metnbe; F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER Election inspectors hourly rate raised to $3.50 per hr. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS 1952 N. Broadway • Hosting* BOSLEY PHARMACY -Rmctlpiwn,- -11, S l.H.rwn ■ 9.S14W HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hctling*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. Features on John Deere's 3970 Forage Harvester make silage harvesting easier H you're in the market for a forage harvester, why not get the latest In advanced tech­ nology? That's what you get with a John Deere 3970 Powr-Mlzer Optional features include the exclusive Spout-Trak™ aiming control which locks in on the trailing wagon automatically. And exclusive Row-Trak™ guidance system, which keeps the row unit on the row. even if you get off course. The segmenled-knife Dura-Drum™ cut­ lerhead comes as standard equipment. Io help you finish in record time. Slop tn soon lor more details Bills approved. DARLENE HARPER. Clerk Attested to by: Russell Stanton. Supervisor (•-14) While the Haneys were in Michigan, the Enz* took them to Turkeyvillc. Grand Rapids, past the Amway plant, and around the Woodland-Lake Odessa area. The Alabamans were especially interested in the large barns in this area as there are none where they live. The Woodland Sesquicentennial Com­ mission met with Cathy Arnott and the Wmxiland Village Council at the Lions Den last Monday evening. Council members who were present were Mike Winkler. Glendon Curtis. Russell Lind. Mary Jo Bump. Sue Pepper and council president. Les Forman. Tom Nicthamcr outlined the entire threedas plan for the sesquicentennial celebration to the council members, giving them a quick overall view of the plans. Les Forman said he would like to receive a written itemization of what is planned so the village council knows what they arc expected to do to help. Problems such as electrical power, gar­ bage. the county drain, flags and traffic, in­ cluding parking, were discussed by the two groups. It was agreed the village council will appoint a representative to all sesquicenten­ nial commission meetings to maintain com­ munication between the two groups. After the council members left, the ses­ quicentennial commission discussed the plan­ ned Woodland Township History book with Cathy Arnott. The cost of printing a book has gone up considerably since ’‘Timberland Times" was reprinted last year, and both Cathy Arnott and the commission are looking for an affordable way to get the new history printed so the selling price of the book will be reasonable. The scsquiccntcnnial commission plans to meet every Monday at least through August and September, and anyone who has any ideas of projects which could be included in the celebration or anyone who wants to have any input into the plans can contact any commis­ sion member or attend any meeting. The commission members would also be in­ terested to know if you plan to buy a copy of the Woodland History Book, and what you would consider a reasonable price for a tx»k which would be around 275 pages and contain around 100 photographs. The Zion Lutheran Church is planning a congregational picnic which will be held on Sunday afternoon at the home of Joe, Jr. and Marge Vroman on Jordan Lake. Woodgrovc Christian-Brethren Parish Council is sponsoring a concert by the Blackwood Brothers in the Central Auditorium in Hastings on Monday. August 25. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Sons of Royalty, featuring Steve Reid will also ap­ pear. A free will offering will be taken at the concert. The Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) is accept­ ing nominations for County Committee elections for Barry County. This notice is issued to inform eligible voters of the right to nominate candidates by petition. Copies of the petition and instructions on its completion can be obtained from your local FmHA office. Persons nominated should be currently engaged In the operation of a farm, have their principal farming operation within the County or area in which activities ol the County or area Committee are carried out, derive the principal part ol their income from farming (that is more than 50 percent of their gross income must come from agricultural production), be a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, not have an FmHA insured or guaranteed loan, and be well qualified for committee work. Nominations must be received in the Hastings County Office no later than August 15. 1986. FmHA committee elections are open to all eligible voters without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age. political affiliation, marital status, sex. and/or handicap. Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-19531-SE Etlole of MARY M. CLEVELAND, deceased. Social Security Number 370-10-8040. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:‘Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On September 4. 1986 al 9:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Marvel E. Bleecker repuestlng that The Hastings City Bank. /150 West Court, Hostings. Michigan 49058, be appointed Personal Represen­ tative of the estate of Mary M. Cleveland, deceased who lived ot 1107 North Michigan, Hastings, Michigan and who died August 6. 1986; and requesting also that the will ol the Deceased dated November 7>. 1981. be admitted to probate. It is also requested that th* heirs ci law of said deceased be determined. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the Deceas­ ed must be presented, personally or by mail. Io both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before November 13. 1986. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitiled persons appearing of record. August II. 1986 MARVEL E. BLEECKER BY; Richard J. Hudson 722 Riverside Dr. Bottle Creek. Ml 49015 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) Siegel. Hudson. Gee Shaw and Fisher 607 North Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 (8-14) Announcing... Charles W. Laudenbach, M.D Opening Practice in 2 Farmland Agreements of David Leep & Sons approved. Harley Switzer alley vacating approved. Ford and Inez Landis left Woodland .mJ drove through several western states in July, including North Dakota. South Dakota. Mon tana. Minnesota, Wisconsin and the upper peninsula of Michigan. They visited Yellowstone National Park. Theodore Roosevelt National Park and Custer’s Last Stand Park in North Dakota. In­ ez said she thought the Last Stand Park was well done and very interesting There are markers where each group of soliders died. There is also a large National Cemetery near Custer’s Last Stand Park. The Landis couple left Yellowstone Park by the northeast comer gate and crossed Bear Tooth Highway which is dosed from around September 15 through June I because it is not plowed, and during those months, is usually under heavy snow and is impassable. They saw what Yellowstone Park brochures called ’'small" herds of American bison, but Inez said the herds were over 100 animals, and seemed large to her. They saw the Badlands in both North and South Dakota. Jim and Barbara Much! of Torrence. Cal., have been guests at tlic home of Harold and Nell Stannard since August 3. They plan to stay in Michigan over a week. They flew to Chicago and drove from there to Woodland in a rented car. Josh Fredricks of Manhattan Beach. Cal., and his wife, Linda, and children have been staying at the Walter Schmidt farm near Woodland. They were accompanied to Michigan by her father. Russell Donovan, of Santa Barbara, Cal. Mr. Donovan attended his 40th class reunion al Mt. Pleasant the first weekend they were in Michigan. Mr. Fredericks will speak at a Fellowship Night at Zion Lutheran Church on capital punishment, pros and cons, while he is here. Edna Towns 90th birthday party Sunday afternoon at the Eagles Lodge Social Hall in Woodland was attended by nearly 100 people. Her granddaughter-in-law, Louise Gonyou, sat at the entrance with the guest book. Flowers and the birthday cake were all done in lavendar and white and were lovely. The party was planned and hosted by Edna’s fami­ ly. She recently sold her home and now lives with her son and daughter-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Towns. Hilda Bass, who is also around 90. and is a former Woodland school teacher who now lives in Nashville, was at the party. Woodland Lions Club members, wives and guests went to sec "Sugar Babies" at the Augusta Bam Theater last Thursday evening. They stopped at the Stage Coach Inn near Richland for dinner on the way to the theater. Those who made the trip were Bob and Virginia Crockford. Willis and Barbara Dalton, Les and Virginia Yonkers, Clyde and Dorenc Shoemaker. LaRuc and Betty McMillen, Garold and Mcrcedclh McMillen. Josh and Linda Fredericks, Russell Donovan. George Schaibly, Kay and Irene Moore, Carl and Edith Grashuis, and LcRoy and Joyce Felssner. Most of the Woodland people who attended the performance said that while there were two or three nice acts, most of the material was too far off color, and it was not much en­ joyed by this group. Several of them felt that they would have enjoyed a musical play with a plot more than this collection of old burles­ que acts and jokes. Ford mid Orpha Enz entertained Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Haney from near Athens, over the weekend. Mr. Haney was one of the peo­ ple who went on the one-wcck work mission with Ford and Orpha to Costa Rica last winter. by Catherine Lucas NOTICE OF RIGHT TO NOMINATE BY PETITION Disposal System approved. Request made to Barry Coun­ ty Planning Commission for 2 zoning amendmems in Section 5«6. ol Hotting* BIG-CAPACITY Woodland News Good selection of... USED FORAGE HARVESTERS • 1980 JO 3960 • JD 3800 • 2 JD 38 Chopper* Several heads to choose from I Check ovr 42ood Selection of USED LAMflTeisd CARDEN EQUIPMENT Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) in Partnership With Jack A. Brown, M.D. - Family Practice D %E eAlk:‘nSOn’ M D- ~ Fami|y P ^tiCe w^mer’ M D ~ ln,ernal Medicine Steven G. Wildern, M.D. - internal Medicine Dr. Laudenbach is now accepting new patients. For appointments call his office at . 945-2419 �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, August 14,1966— Page5 Sociallleiw , , . DeMonds to observe 30th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Warren DcMond Haywoods to observe 50th wedding anniversary Ruders to observe 25th wedding anniversary A family dinner was hosted by the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Haywood in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. The dinner was held at the home of their daughter Mrs. Janet Baker with Mrs. Mary Lou Snyder and Ms. Joyce Denny assisting. Cleo and Marian were married on August 13. 1936 by BJ. Adcock and have resided in Barry County all of their married life. Cleo worked *br 33% years for the Hastings School System and during that time he worked under three different administars. He retired in I98O. Marian worked for 28 years al the Hastings City Bank retiring in I98I. Marian and Cleo have seven grandchildren and six great­ grandchildren. They would appreciate hearing from their many friends at this special time in their lives. The children of Don and Shirley Ruder in­ vite family and friends to an open house to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday. August 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. at their home at 5721 Gun Lake Rd. Don and Shirley were married August 19. 1961 at the First Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Tuson Ariz. and moved to Hastings in July. 1967. of Woodland celebrated their 30th anniversary on June 16. Their children gave a surprise part for friends and relatives at their home on June 15. Misaks to observe 50th wedding anniversary Greers to observe 40th wedding anniversary John and Frances Misak of Middleville will observe their golden anniversary on August 22 with a mass at S.S. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church of Gun Lake. Their children are Elaine Misak and Tim and Janette Olexa. The children of Robert and Faith Greer would like you to .share in their parents' 40th anniversary on August 16, from 1-5 p.m. at the Barry Township Hall. 155 Orchard Street, Del ton. The presence of friends and loved ones is the only gift desired. Ball-Hause announce engagement Garlinger-Belleville announce engagement Lehman-Reid announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Loren E. Lehman of Ver­ montville arc pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Gina Sue Kay Lehman to Gary Lee Reid, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Reid of Nashville. Gina is a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School. She is attending Argubright Business College in Battle Creek, majoring in Medical Secretarial/Word Processing and plans to graduate in December 1986. Gary is a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School. He is attending Michigan State University majoring in Electrical Technology and plans to graduate in March 1987. Gary is currently employed at Hickey Electric in Nashville. A November 7. Bender-Berry announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. John Bender of Middleville announce the engagement of their daughter, Lori Ann. to Mr. Christopher Berry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Berry of Marian. AL. Miss Bender received a bachelor of science in nursing from Bob Jones University. Green­ ville, SC. Mr. Berry received a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Bob Jones University. The wedding will take place September 27th in Greenville, SC. Mr. and Mrs Wcsly Belleville 1X Churubusco. Ind. and Lillian Gurlinger of Nashville, are proud to announce the engage­ ment of their children Kimberly Belleville of Churubusco and Gary Garlinger of Fort Wayne. Ind. Gary, the son of Lillian and the late Glenn Garlinger of Nashville, is a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a 1985 graduate of ITT Technicdgical Institute in Fort Wayne. He also attended schools in Texas and New York, majoring in electronics. Kim is a 1984 graduate of Churubusco High School. Both Kim and Gary are employed at North American Van Lines, in Fort Wayne. An October 25 wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore R. Ball of Grand Rapids are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Elizabeth Ann, to Robert Hause. son of Mike and Nancy Hausc of Hastings. Elizabeth is a graduate of Catholic Central High School and Grand Rapids Junior College. Robert is a graduate of Hustings High School and Aquinas College. An October 10 wedding is planned. Haskins to observe 50th wedding anniversary Bill and Marie Haskins of 1322 Ionia St. Lake Odessa will celebrate 50 years of mar­ riage on August 19. They were married August 19. 1936 in Auburn, Indiana. A card shower is being planned. They would appreciate hearing from all their friends. Their family includes Thelma and Blaine Curtis of Lake Odessa; Terry and Betty Haskins. Shirley and Terry Taylor, all of Clarksville: and 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Legal Notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Dofouli having boon made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made the 15th day of February, 1985. executed by James Louis Caln, a single man. as mortgagor to Jone Lynn Derteen. as mort­ gagee, and recorded in the Of­ fice ol the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on March 6, 1985. in Liber 421 on Pogo 33. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dote of this notice Nine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Five and 72/100 ($9,275.72) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proce­ eding at low or in equity having beer instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage. and the power of sole in said mor­ tgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice Is hereby given that on Friday. August 29. 1986. al 2:00 o’clock In the afternoon, ot the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hostings. Ihot being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sole and sold to the highest bid­ der, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon sold mortgage, together with In­ terest thereon at eleven (11%) percent per rnnum. together with the legal costs and charges of sale. Including the attorney fees as provided by law In said mortgage, the lands ond premises in said mortgage men­ tioned and described os follows to-wit: Lot 2. Thornapple Riverside Plat. Section 2. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thornapple Township. Barry County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.l. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Doted: July 31. 1986 James H. Fisher of Siegel. Hudson, Gee. Show & Fisher Attorneys at Law 500 Edward Street Middleville. Ml 49333 (8-28) Verna Munn enjoys 80th birthday August 8 Verna Munn, a long time resident of Barry County, celebrated her 80th birthday August 8. She will be the guest of honor at a family birthday party on August 16 given by her children. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Munn of Freeport. Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Kid­ der of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. David Munn of Wetmore, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Munn of Sand Lake. Verna has 12 grandchildren. I5 great­ grandchildren. and four great-great­ grandchildren. WANTED Mechanical Draftsman Part-time (could lead to full-time) in your home or in this office. Send replies to ... Ad No. 146 c/o REMINDER. P.O. BOX 188 HASTINGS. Ml 49058 Northland Optical Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled Frames Repaired or Replaced Prescription Sunglasses - Safety Glasses Ask About oar Children's Frame Warranty Contact Lens Supplies Monday 8:30 a.m. to 7.-00 p.m. 1987 wedding is being planned. Mllbourn-Schaafsma announce engagement Dianna D. Milboum and Jack D. Schaafsma will exchange wedding vows on September 13. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Milboum. Sr. of Middleville. The future groom is the son of Mr. Robert Schaatsma of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Edward Shy of Kentwood. Dianna is a 1971 graudate of Hastings High School and is currently a social worker for the State of Michigan. Rogers-Thurkettle announce engagement Mr and Mrs. Bruce Rogers of Middleville are pleased lo announce lhe engagemem of SXghter. Kandi Lynn, ro Thurkertlc. son of Mr and Mrs. Roben A few years back, the roof practically caved in on the people who lived in this small mining community. The mine had been shut down. Putting half the town out of work. And taking away a livelihood that had ■been a way of life here for decades. Considering that miners all across America were struggling with al) the same kind of problems, there did not seem to be even the slightest ray of hope left to the town. Problem was. just like the miners could not afford to go much longer without work, the company could not afford to reopen the mine. Much less run it profitably enough to keep it up and running, as it had before. But when the State of Michigan got the miners and the mining company together, people began to see things in an entirely different light. So when they figured out a way to reopen the mine, we pitched in to help figure out a way to finance it. Tboay, the mine is open again. The mineis have gone back and re­ claimed their jobs. And even though there's still some hard work ahead for everyone amr-emed, the en­ tire town is beginning to see a much brighter future for itself. At Fust of America Bank, we all take special pride in what this small community achieved just by digging deep inside them­ selves for answers. Not just because were bankers. But because, more importantly, we’re part of the community, too. O FIRST °F AMERICA. Wre Community Banks First Mrmben FDIC �Page 6- The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 14,1986 Legal Notice BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Moved by McKelvey, support by Kiel to approve the Commissioners payroll in the amount ol $4,450.14. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. July 8, 1986 Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson that the following budgeted transfers be mode from the General Fund; to Borry Soil and Water $875 00. to Commission on Aging $13,250.00; to Child Core $54,388.50; ond from General Fund Group Home to Group Home Operating Expenditure Control The regular meeting of the Sorry County Board of Commiivonorj was colled to order on Tueidoy. July 8 1986 ot 9 30 o.m. by Chairperson Colemon. Roll coll was taken. Seven (7) members were pre­ went Hoore. Kiel. London: McKelvey; Williamson; Coleman and Dean. Absent: None. At the beginning of the meeting all present stood and pledged allegiance to the flog. Moved by McKelvey, support by Kiel to approve the minutes ol the June 24. 1986 meeting os cor­ rected. (Addition cl motion previously omitted from rough minutes) Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Kiel to approve the agendo os presented. Motion carried. Various correspondence wos reod by Chairper­ son Coleman. Limited public comment wos colled for with no response. Moved by Kiel, support by London to accept, with regrets, the resignation of Franklin Beckwith os a member of the Barry County Commission on Aging Board effective July 15. 1986. Motion carried. Moved Hoore. support by Dean, to accept the resignation of Clifford Clouse os a member of the Barry County Building Authority, with regrets, and that a letter of thanks be sent to Mr. Clouse lor his service. Motion carried. Reports were requested from various Committee choirs. Commissioner Hoore presented the following KAVCO land Fill resolution and moved its adoption, support by Williamson; Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Dean, support by Hoore to adopt the concept ol the Conine program at the Sheriff Depart ment with storl up costs not to exceed $2,410.00. This program .o be on o 6 mos. trial basis. Motion carried. Mory Williams spoke to the board and express­ ed her concern over the continued increase in governmental agencies. Landon placed the monthly report of the Animal Shelter on file. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon to ap­ prove payment of $79,375.72 in Miscellaneous Claims. Motion carried by unamious roll call. Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson to authorize payment of $42.65 in Low Library bills from the low Library Fund and Solid Waste bills of $441.73 from the Solid Waste Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Ann Landers $2,000.00. Motion carried. Customer gets ‘dog of a bag’ Moved by McKelvey, support Landon to oporove o transfer from General Fund Contingency of $1.00 to Probate Court Trust & Agency and $4.30 Io the Sheriff Deportment Trust & Agency 701-285.00-Deposits Payable. Probrle Fund number 701-214.02. Motion carried. Kit Roon. Middleville Village manager, wos pre­ sent requesting a tax abatement for a now business In Middleville. Moved by Hoore, support by William­ son that the action of the Chair be ratified ond a twelve year fox abatement be granted as requested by Roy-Don bindery Service. Inc. roll coll wos token. Seven (7) yeas. Hoore; Kiel; Landon: McKelvey; Williamson; Coleman: Dean. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support London to grant o 2 yr. step raise for Debbie Baker in the Clerks office, ef­ fective Jufy I. 1986. Motion carried. Moved by Keil, support Landon to grant o 2 yr. step raise for Judith Erickson. In the custodial department, effective July 17. 1986. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support Williamson that no Coun­ ty employee shall be allowed to accept on additional position elsewhere that is deemed by the Board of Commissioners to be conflict of interest. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Hoare that the Board of Commissioners give their approval *or previous practices of the Sheriff Deportment since January 1. 1986 and future practices in attempting to recover from jail inmates, medical costs incur­ red by the County. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support Williamson that the following Farmland Agreement applications be approved: Bruinsmo Brothers. 2 applications. Thornoppie Township; Kenneth & Annie Osborne. 1 application. Barry Township; Unah Kingman. 1 application. Castleton Township; Roy & Joyce Smith. 3 applica­ tions, Carlton Township. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by McKelvey to file all correspondence and reports. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by London to odjorurn to July 22. 1986 or the coll of the chair. Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned. CAROLYN G. COLEMAN. Chairperson Norval E. Thaler. Clerk (•-14) 7 DIET .CENTER 7 DIET .CENTER The Dieters at Hastings Diet Center HAVE LOST — 4,288'2-lbs ...since we opened 6 months ago. THAT AVERAGES TO 715 POUNDS A MONTH OR 179 POUNDS A WEEK Darlene Rot of Palos Heights, Illinois and Keith Karouzos ol Holland were married at this outdoor sanctuary at the Bay Pointe Restaurant garden at Gun Lake. The bride's father. Bert Rot, was the builder of the outdoor chapel. Rot-Karouzos united in marriage Darlene Carol Rot. daughter of Bert and Darlene Rot of Palos Heights. Illinois, and Keith William Karouzos. son of William and Betty Karouzos of Holland. Ml, were wed on the garden of Bay Pointe Restaurant. Gun Lake. The bride’s father, owner of Bedford Woodworking in Chicago and designer of in­ teriors for custom made homes designed the outdoor sanctuary. Many of the 160 guests came from different parts of the United States. To accomodate the travelers a buffet prior to the wedding was set up at the upper deck of Bay Point's restaurant. The guests were served coffee and pastries at 10:30 a.m. During the 11:30 a.m. wedding a trumpet voluntary was performed by Burt Kapcr, a piano prelude by Marlyss Slattum, a solo by Stephanie Kaper. a flutist, and soloist Sandy Rot sang. The wedding party consisted of the bride and groom's parents; Rev. William Johnson officiated; attendants were Tami Reyna. Pam Youngbcr. Rick Rot and Ken Karouzos; flower girls. Julie and Jennifer Rot; ring bearers. Jeffery and Eric Rot: ushers. Rich and Mark Rot; Master of Ceremonies. Mark Rot: Host and Hostess. Rick and Laura Rot; Guest Book. Kathy Karouzos and special music by Lorraine Skoda and Merle Wahlstrom. The bride wore a Southern Belle look gown with sheered botice and seed pearls. The v % Barry County Community T / Volunteers Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • EDITOR'S NOTE: This column will be published on a regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking volun­ teers may make use of this space. Information should be made known to Don Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services. Moved by Williamson, support by Dean Io approve the minutes of the lost meeting as corrected. The correction to odd the effective date of the appoint­ ment of David Koons os Planning Director to be Moy 27, 1986. Motion carried. Moved by Hoore. support by McKelvey to excuse Commissioners Landon and Kiel from today's meeting. Motion carried. Various correspondence was reod by Chairper­ son Coleman. Public-comment wos called for with no response. Moved by Williamson, support by Hoore that a communication be sent voicing the Boards disap­ proval to Senate bills regarding reimbursement to court reporters. Motion carried. AAoved by Dean, support by Hoore to receive the report of the Animal Shelter and place it on file. Mo­ tion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoare to pay the Miscellaneous claims. In the amount of $18,591.35. AAotlon carried. Blocher-Wilson announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Blocher are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara A. Blocher to Mr. Kevin M. Wilson son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard -L. Wilson of Hastings. Barbara is a 1983 graduate of Lakewood High School and is presently employed with Stiffler Travel Agency in Ionia. An October 4 wedding is being planned. AAoved by AAcKelvey, support by Williamson to ap­ prove payment of the Law Library bills, from the Law Library Fund, In the amount of $81.02; and, claims from the Abstract Fund In the amount of $256.40. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by AAcKelvey. support by Hoore to approve the Commissioner's payroll. In the amount of $4,771.20. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by McKelvey, support by Dean that the 1986 General Fund Budget be amended os follwos: So FREE McFORTUNE m Call and g«t started today or call for a free, no-obllgatlon consultation - or just stop byl Phone 948-4033 OR CAIL OUR OTHER DIETCENTERIN RLAINWELL ... COOKIE' ADDS TO THE FUN. Taste Adventure! nkeMcDonald's' plump. tenderDites chicken. add the fun and flavor of h* Or*nt y°u 9et Chicken McNuggets Shanghai' Savor new nnentai sauces Shanghai Sweet and Oriental Hot Mustard and fenyaki YtxjTi get a free McFortune BEGINS WITH PLUMP, TENDER CHICKEN McNUGGETS: 1615 South Bedford Road, M-37 (nexf to Cappon OH) Hastings, Ml Phone ... 685-6881 At the beginning of the meeting all those present stood and pledged allegiance to the flog. Presenting the a-THE ADVENTURE Li DELICIOUS NEW AMD $20,000 added to 101-301, Sheriff; $11,239 taken from 101-331, Morine; ond $8,761 taken from 101-890. Contlgency. Motion carried.^..,. , The regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commli»ioner> was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Chairperson Coleman. Roll call woi taken. Five (5) members were present: Hoare: McKelvey; Williamson; Coleman; ond. Dean. Two members were absent: Klei ond Landon. JOANNE VAN DAM Each counselor has lost weight and maintained their weight the Diet Center Way. We will continue growing and helping people throughout the entire area, because we love Diet Center and we love helping people. Planning a wedding? What's right? What's wrong? Ann Landers' “New Bride's Guide" will relieve your anxiety. To receive a copy, send $2 plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago. Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE AAoved by McKelvey, support by Dean to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried. Transporters for out of county medical services for clients having no other means of transpor­ tation. Mileage reimbursement provided. Call Don Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services. I also thank doctors throughout the entire area for the great credibility we have received. And of course, a big applause and thank you to my fun-loving, caring and motivated counseling staff. I am so lucky to have a counseling staff with such dedication, and you'll love the motivation they give to each individual dieter to help them reach their goal and teaching each how to maintain their new weight. They love Diet Center. As I do. They spend the time needed in private consultation with each Individual dieter, and give them that personal attention they need. The counselors goal, is helping Dieters reach their goal. - HOURS Mon.-Fri.7am-6pm Sat. Barn-Noon NRA target of latest letter Dear Ann Landers: In the Hartford Courant recently you ran a letter from a woman whose husband stopped physcially abusing her. They went to an organization called Spouse Abuse and were both so grateful. There was one statement in her letter that stood out like a neon sign. It was this: "I was so furious, if I had had a gun I would have shot him." With all the adivce you dispense in your column, the most important should be to stop letting ordinary citizens own handguns. The National Rifle Association has one of the most powerful lobbies in Washington. Why isn’t a national poll taken of the citizenry to find out if the majority of people want the man on the street to be able to buy a gun with no questions asked? Jun* 10. 1986 Debra Kay Van Elst and John Kcvcn Lake will exchange wedding vows September 13. The bride-to-be. of Middleville, is the daughter of Gordon and Joyce Van Elst, also of Middleville. She is a graduate of Thomapplc Kellogg High School. The future groom, currently serving with the U.S. Navy, stationed in Norfolk. VA.. is the son of John and Susan Lake and Edward and Patsy Streeter, all of Shelbyville. He is a graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School. Knitters are needed to start preparing for colder months by making hats and scarfs for children In need. If interested call Rhoda Miller 795-7190 or Sandy Brown 945-5633. Dolls and Doll Clothes are needed for Christmas Baskets. This is an all year project Call Don Rewa 948-3259. page news anymore. If "Saved in Florida.” by her own admis­ sion, had had a gun. she and her husband would never have made it to the organization called Spouse Abuse. Please have the courage to address this problem. - M.L.K. IN NEW­ INGTON. CONN. DEAR M.L.K.: You must be a new reader. I have been battling the National Rifle Association for at least 20 years and I shall continue to urge people to tell Congress we want a national handgun law. You want a poll to determine how the American people feel about handguns? We have had several. Every poll I’ve seen in the last several years indicates that the majority of Americans (especially the law enforcement officers) are in favor of banning the "Satur­ day night specials." I am not suggesting that we take rifles away from duck shooters. I'm talking about banning those palm-sized guns used in holdups. Join Sarah Brady’s crusade against the Na­ tional Rifle Association. Sarah is the wife of Jim Brady, the president's secretary, who was seriously wounded when an attempt was made on President Reagan's life. That gun was sold over the counter, no questions asked. If you want to help this courageous woman, write to HANDGUN CONTROL. 1400 K Street. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005 and ask what you can do. BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRAT DAY—FORENOON VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Furniture and Appliances for distribution to needy Barry County families. Tax deduction statement and free pick-up provided. Call Sarge Lewis 948-3228 at Social Services I owe my thanks for our growth ind success to all the people who have helped make Hastings Diet Center a household name. My thanks to all the dieters, and those who of­ fered to have their pictures and testimonials in the Reminder and Banner. They were so proud of their accomplishments and wanted to share with others. " DIET .CENTER. Van Elst-Lake ^announce engagement Youth Companions are needed to serve as adult role models for a child from a single parent fami­ ly. For more information contact Pam Lettlnga at 948-3241. Wheelchairs, Bed Pans, Commodes, Walkers, Canes and Quad Canes for the Commission On Aging Hospital Equipment Lending Program. If you would like to donate any of the above Items, call Mary Meyers 948-4856 at the Commission on Aging. Courant today was his three children, killed himself. Gun it isn't even front­ Legal Notice ITEMS NEEDED I love Diet Center. It is a beautiful nutritional program, teaching you permanent weight­ control. I am so proud of our growth and suc­ cess In the six months we have been open. The dieters having lost a total of 4,288to lbs. In six months Is really something to be pro­ ud of. We have helped so many people. o chapel and seating area was adorned with flowers from the Bloomin Shop of Otsego. Prime rib. potatoes, vegetables and raspberry sorbet were served at the reception. Mrs. Darlene Rot said the family bought a place on Gull Lake ten years ago. Darlene and Keith met at Gull Lake three years ago on August 9 and were engaged at Gull Lake one year later on August 9. and this year on August 9 they were married. Last year they celebrated their engagement at Bay Pointe. The couple will reside in Holland. Michigan. A headline story in the about a father who shot ages 9. 4. and 3. and then slayings arc so frequent Dear Ann Landers: Last night I treated some friends to dinner in a fine restaurant. The food was delicious but the portions were too generous. At the conclusion of the meal 1 asked our waitress for a doggy bag for the leftovers. There were some lobster tails, two half por­ tions of lobster newburg and an order of spaghetti. A bus boy brought the leftovers in a bag wrapped in tin foil. The next afternoon I opened the bag, thinkg we would hav- a nice lunch. What I found was a few tired shrimp and some wilted let­ tuce. I called the restaurant and told the manager about it. He replied. "The busboy must have given you someone else’s bag by mistake. So sorry.” Do you think he treated us right? - A.A. IN N.Y. DEAR A.A.: A really smart restaurant manager would have invited you back for lunch on the house. That man was just plain dumb. Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson to hold the County Truth In Taxation hearing at 10:00 a.m. on June 24. 1986. AAotlon carried. Bill Maybee, Attorney, representing Charlton Pork, reported that the Clark Epuipment Company wos willing to donate two people-moving trams to Chorlton Park. Clark Equipment's gift Is contingent on the County assuming any liability or damage which may arise from the operation of these trams. AAoved by Hoare. support by AAcKelvey that the Chair be authorized to sign an agreement after consulta­ tion with the prosecuting attorney. AAotion carried. AAoved by Dean, support by Wil’Iomson that the Personnel Committee be given power to oct in fill­ ing the vacancy al the Animal Shelter. AAotion carried. AAoved by Dean, support by Williamson that the County reimburse the Barry County Courthouse Association. In the amount of $36.00 for a medical claim of Linda Keller. Motion carried. Moved by Dean, support by McKelvey that due io on error Cindy Smith's step-ralze be mode effective AAoy 2, 1986 Instead of Moy 9. 1966. AAotion carried. AAoved by Dean, support by Hoare that the Friend of the Court be given permission to fill a TOPS 05 vacancy ond District Court to fill two vacancies, ond the positions ore to be posted in accordance with the personnel Policy. AAotlon carried. Commissioner Williamson presented Richard Scott's name to the Planning and Zoning Board. Mov­ ed by Williamson, support by McKelvey that nomina­ tions be closed and the entire ballot be cost for Richard Scott. AAotion carried. AAoved by Williamson, support by Hoare to file all correspoondence and reports. Motion carried. Moved by Hoore, support by Dean to adjourn to June 24, 19B6, or call of the Chair. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:24 a.m. CAROLYN G. COLEAAAN, Chairperson Norval E. Thaler, Clerk (8-14) WG NAME NO. SALARY Coltman 3201 483 33 Hare 3203 483 33 McKelvey 3204 483 33 Dean 3205 483 33 w.ilnxnwn 3206 483.33 Kiel 3213 48333 Landon 3214 483 33 T*oh 3383JI COMMITTEE WORK 60 00 210 00 150 00 71000 15000 9000 ISO 00 1.0000 1215 W. State St. Hastings TOTAL 175.18 49.14 39.90 4032 42.84 jo 58 367.96 4.77127 Bac^SdipolSpecial Bring this ad in and receive ... Chicken McNuggets Shanghai 6 availaoie at the regular price, with a 9-piece or 20piece purchase 9-prece orders come ‘Anth all three new sauces, chopsticks and a McFortune Cookie - 20\ piece orders get double the goodies But time is limited So take a taste adventure, today at participating McDonald's COMMITTEE EXPENSE S JOO OFF On a Professional Haircut - TUESDAY ONLY OFFER GOOD 'TIL 8/26/86 FAMILY HAIR CARE CENTER FREEPORT.MICH. OPEN: Tuesday thru Saturday phone - 765-3167 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 14.1986 - Page 7 Lake Odessa News: ____________________________________________ i Fem Tischcr was among the 40 ladies who left from Detroit to go to New York City recently who stayed in the Omi Park Plaza gw ihc mwimg, for rhe com,ng year. Presi- Hotel in the heart of the city. The second day all walked to the nearby ■n. : ,.P.'n ,he church dmi"S rJ,“ U' ** a salad luncheon and officers r the coming year will be installed. The nnr uf°r ,hc ycar wiH bc« ‘Remembering "“' Heritage through the Ten Command­ ments as our Church will be 95 years old Jnd the Village of Lake Odessa. 100 year old. thJ"* C°nwa>-Jacobs family is spending tncir two week vacation at a cottage at Jordan Lake in Lake Odessa. Sunday the Conway reunion was held and those attending were Mr and Mrs. Tom Conway of Escondido, val ; Lena Conway of Dickinson. Tex.; Mrs. Jo Conway of Highland. MI. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cahill and Cindy of Grand Blanc; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kihl. Dena. Jeff, Pam and Jenny of Elkhorn. Wise.; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hoards. Amy and Amanda, of Dewitt; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Jacobs of Appleton, Wise.; Mr. and Mrs. Doug Laidlow, Russell and Michael of Otsego; Sister William Mary of New Orleans. La.; Sister Carmclla of Ubly; Sister Magdalena of Wright; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock and daughters of Westphalia; Mrs. Duane Glasgow and grandchildren. Amy. Jim. Joe. Mariann of Hastings; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Peacock: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock and Michele. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Winkler. Carol. Darrin and Patrick and Reine Peacock; Mrs. Max Renwich of Harrison; Mr. and Mrs. Morris Carey Jr., of Portland; Mrs. Denny Shattuck and Michael of Orleans. The retirement of Jo Conway from the postal service and Gene Jacobs birthday were celebrated by the group. Ray and Ann Strecker of Troy spent Sun­ day with Ruth Peterman. They took her mother on a long drive through the country, enjoyed dinner in Hastings, then drove around the river and Thomapplc Lake. Jordan Lake, and back through Woodland. This is her first time since her fall in March of 1985 that she is able to be away as she has been confined to her home most of the time and still needs assistance when out for a walk. The Weaver reunion was held at the village park at Lake Odessa on Sunday, with 32 in attendance and all enjoyed the potluck dinner. Towns represented were Lake Odessa. Hastings. Grand Rapids, Lansing and Jackson. The reunion will be held at the local village park again next ycar ai^* will be the first Sunday in August. Jay Wacha spent this week at the Camp Living Waters, a church camp in Luther. Pearl and Brandon Shade Alice Sebring of Dewit. Jerry and Karolyn Suiter of Clarksville. Tom and Sherrie Wacha. Jane and Jay of Sunfield were among the visitors of Mildred Shade Sunday. Tom and Sherrie left on a trip to Pennsylvania Monday and plan to visit the chocolate candy factory while on •their week long vacation. Mabel Shellcnbarger Roush, former Lake Odessa and Hastings resident, will be having a birthday August 15. and is her late 90's, and world headquarters of the Avon company where they enjoyed lunch, then after touring most of the 17th to the 36th floors which they occupy, a lovely lunch was served. The same night all went to the Majestic Theatre to sec "42nd Street." a song and dance fable of Broadway. The next day at 4 a.m. the fire alarm sound­ ed and it was a five alarm fire for people to leave the building by the stairs in night clothes some 20 stories high carrying babies It was later discovered to be a false alarm, as someone had entered the building and distributed cherry smoke bombs. So thank the Lord it was a false alarm and after standing on the street for more than an hour the people were told they could return to their rooms by the stairs. A bus came that morning at 3 a.m. to pick This is a photograph of Dedication, loaned by Flo French Goodyear. Per­ sons known to be present include: W.W. Potter; Alice Bunker Stockham, granddaughter of the Bunkers; Mrs. Jason McElwain; Emily McElwain; Rev. M.A. Dean, grandson of the Bunkers; Emily Sayre Welter; Emaline W. Walton; M.L Cook; Margaret Troxel; Mayor C.H. Osborn; and members of the Girls Chorus. Slocum Bunker is the elderly bearded man in the front row on the left. His wife is next to him on his left. June 13,1912 The Emily Virginia Mason Chapter of the D.A.R. conceived the idea of marking the site of the first dwelling in Hastings. The idea was carried into effect with splendid enterprise under the leadership of Mrs. Jason McEl­ wain, regent of the chapter, with the hearty co-operation of all the members. Invitations were sent to all the 40 known relatives of Slocum Bunker and family. Several representatives of that family came, some of them having travelled hundreds of miles to reach Hastings, to take part in the proceeding of the day. Slocum Bunker and his brother were ’he first white settlers in Hastings. In 1836 they built the first cabin, with a living room and two bedrooms. They also built a saw mill, established a trading post, a post office, a tavern and opened the first school. They later erected a larger- building, about 36 feet square which on the first floor contain­ ed a large living room with fireplace and two bedrooms and above six bedrooms. The stair­ way was near the front entrance. Under the front stairway a settle was made by Slocum Bunker. At the dedication, Alice Bunker Slocum told about the log raising. "I remember the day of the log raising of this larger-cabin. Many had come miles to assist in its erection. The good friendly In­ dians too. who were camping across the river, rendered kindly assistance. When the raising was completed, I recall vividly the picture, there were a few acres of clearing in front of the house. On the other side were the forest, the maples, the hickories, the walnuts, all combined to complete the picture. At a short distance we could preceive the saw mill. At the left was the mill pond and the water flow­ ing over the flume to my childish mind was a young Niagara. All about the building were the unused logs, the stumps of the stalwart trees that had been put in the building, the good sweet chips that had been deftly cut by the woodmen. Standing about were the good neighbors, the Indians, curious and kindly, also my mother with the children grouped near her.” Thomas Bunker mounted a large stump, in words of eloquence, he prophesied the future of Hastings, its growth, its prosperity, its in­ terest. its prominence in the great west. He told what it meant to have an Inn where all pioneers would be welcome, where all people could assemble socially, politically and religiously. Where the new settlers would thrash out questions and discuss matters of mutural interest. Where neighbors would en­ courage neighbors and home seekers would find rest in times of need. All this and more he said and with the con­ clusion. he declared that this building be call­ ed the Clinton House. A great hurrah went up from those present and the building was so named. On this very ground it stood and here we unveil the tablet so kindly erected to the memory of Slocum Bunker and Matilda Wood Bunker, who on this spot built the first trading post, established the first hotel, post office, and the first school. Thc.marker was unveiled in the forenoon. The big granite boulder bore a bronze tablet reading: ‘Near th.* site stood the first house in Hastings, built in 1836 by Slocum Bunker, first settler. Placed by the Emily Virginia Mason Chapter. Daughter of the American Revolution. June 12. 1912.” In the cement foundation of the boulder was placed a metal box containing records of both chapter and local interest. Among these are: constitution and by-laws of the Chapter: samples of its yearbooks since organization; its membership; samples ot (he official D.A.R. Ribbon; copy of the Ritual; picture and sketches of the lives of Miss Emily Virginia Mason and the two real daughters. Mrs. Emily Sayre Welter, and Mrs. Emaline W. Walton; and also much of interest on the life of Slocum Bunker. Messages were also placed therein from Mrs. James P. Brayton. Vice President General from Michigan; Mrs. Arthur Max­ well Parker, State Regent of the local Chapter, and from the present regent, Mrs. Jason E. McElwain. , In addition to these were the autographs of C.H. Osborn. Mayor of Hastings; Chases H. Osborn. Governor of Michigan; and William H. Taft. President of the United States; these having obtained thru the efforts of the Regent for this specific purpose. Before being placed in the box these records were wrapped in Betsy Ross flag of 13 stars in the blue field, and one flag of 1912. In connection with this boulder, it is in­ terested to note that H was excavated from land which was at one time in possession of the Bunker family, being owned by Thomas Bunker, a brother of Slocum, who was also an early settler of Hustings. The program for the dedication was as follows: 10 a.m. exercises connected with the unveiling of the marked boulder which designated the structure as the first house built in Hastings, which was the log house erected by Slocum Bunker on the site now occupied by the Hotel Barry Participating in this exercise was a grand­ son of Slocum Bunker. Rev. M.A. Dean, who gave the opening prayer. M.L. Cook, as president of the Barry County Pioneer socie­ ty. welcomed the relatives of Slocum Bunker. A response was given by Dr. Alice Bunker Stockham. Then Mrs. Margaret Troxel sang “Home Sweet Hume". The ceremony of unveiling the boulder was performed by Dr. Alice Stockham and Emily McElwain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jason E. McElwain. Mrs. Jason McElwain then presented the boulder to tl.e city; and on behalf of the city. Mayor C.H. Osborn accepted the gift. After the formal ceremony, at 11 a.m. in­ formal reception was held for the relatives of Slocum Bunker who attended the gathering. Invitations were sent to 40 known relatives and descendants of Slocum Bunker. The exact number and names of the descendants was not located. At 11:30 a.m. to I p.m. was the pioneer picnic dinner. The pioneers and others who participated in this dinner brought their own 'eatables'* except the coffee which was serv­ ed for free by the Pioneer society. Long tables were supplied for the occassion and it was reported that the picnic dinner was a delightful affair. At I p.m. a short business meeting was followed by the program. The principal feature of the program was the address by Dr. Alice Bunker Stockham, of Alhambra. Calf., a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Slocum Bunker. At 6 p.m. a reunion of the Bunker family, held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jason E. McElwain, ended the ceremonies for the dedication. The outcome of this dedication was that the Barry County Pioneer Society voted to mark the historic sites in Barry County. The list of sites were: Chief Noonday’s grave and the Slater Indian Mission, the "Yankee Springs Tavern". Bulls Prairie and Scale's Prairie. Of the above list, all now have official state markers except Bull’s Prairie. Chief Noon­ day’s grave and the Slater Indian Mission. Bulls Prairie has a stone marker. Chief Noon­ day and Slater’s had wooden ones. All the markers, except Noonday and Slaters, were placed many years after 1912. by the present Barry County Historical Society. The first one being placed in 1963 and (he last one in the late 1970 s. them up for a tour through Times Square. Greenwich Village. The Bowrey. the garment district. Harold Square. Madison Square. China Town, through the Civic Center, a busy financial and maritime district, and the World Trade Center, which is so large they have three zip codes. The group took a ferry to the Liberty Island to see "The Great Lady" which was very emotional and pictures were taken from every angle. The Statute of Liberty is very beautiful. From there they went to the South Street Sea Port, saw all the tall ships and banana boats, lots of shops and some of the group ate Greek food at the Old Fulton Street Market. One night they had dinner at Gallagher’s where sport and theatrical celebrities have gathered for over 40 years. They also took a 35 mile boat trip down the Hudson River cruising around Manhattan and saw New Jersey passing the Statue of Liberty bouroughs of Brookland. Queens located on the west end of Long Island, into Harlem River and the Bronx. July 4th, 30,000 people rode the Staten Island Ferry round trip for only 25 cents. The weather was lovely and the people nice. They browsed at Tiffany's. Macy’s and Gimbcl's, and other stores. Gimbcl's is going out of business after many years. The climax of all this was their last evening when some of the ladies went by horse-drawn carriage from the hotel through Central Park, others preferred taxis, as their destination was the one and only glamourous Tavern on the Green, considered the world's most beautiful restaurant, a glittering palace with it's crystal chandeliers and candclight which has thrilled New Yorkers for over 50 years. The 68th Annual Ger-Garlinger Reunion was held Sunday u ith a goodly attendance At 1:30 p.m. potluck dinner was enjoyed al the home of Arthur and Marcia Rattier of Tupper Lake, Lake Odessa. A business meeting followed and the following officers were elected. Fred Rattler. President, St. Johns; Dr. Steve Garlinger, Vice President; and Laurel Garlinger. Secretary-Treasurer, both of Lake Odessa The meeting was conducted by Robert Winkler, President, from Kalamazoo. The re­ mainder of the afternoon was spent visiting and playing ball. The reunion will be held again next year at the Rattler residence the last Sunday in July. Relatives attended from Hadley, Kalamazoo. Okemos, Grand Rapids. Wyoming. Mid­ dleville, St. Johns, Lansing, Hastings. Nashville, Vermontville and Lake Odessa. The first fall meeting of Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315 Order of the Eastern Star will be held Tuesday. Sept. 9th at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. The Officers and Board of Directors of the Women's Fellowship of the First Con­ gregational Church of Lake Odessa met Wednesday in the church lounge at 10 a.m. to mee.,1 K"6 Virginia were celebrated, and all enjoyed a pontoon boat ride around the lake. Greg and Kris Thelen of Lake Odessa have announced the birth of a son. Cory Michael born July 15 at St. Lawrence Hospital al luinsing. Corey weighed eight pounds and grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Thelen of Lake Odessa. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Geiger of Woodland and Paul Geiger of Woodland and Rose Pohl of Westphalia are great grandparents. Airport group meets Sept. 10 Notice is hereby given that the City of Hastings-Barry County Airport meeting will be Wednesday Sept. I0. The meeting will be at 4:30 p.m. at the Hastings Airport. 3005 West Airport Road. Hastings. BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES "Spies 18. The following are the most Like Us" (Warner Bros.) 19/‘Beverly Hills Cop” (Paramount) popular video cassettes as they 20/‘Prime Time" (Karl-Lorimar) appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS l/'Back to the Future" (MCA) 2. "The Jewel of the Nile" (CBS-Fox) YIDEOCASSETTE 3. *‘Jagged Edge" (RCA-Columbia) (Karl-Lorimar) 4. 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Reine Peacock spent several days with her sister last week at Wright. Sister Carmclla came from Ubly and Sister William Mary from New Orleans. La. joined the others in Wright. A son, Kyle Michael, was bom July 9 to Michael and Jayne (Thomas) Brown of Wood­ bury. He weighed ten pounds one ounce and his grandparents arc Ross and Janet Thomas and Kyril and Shirley Brown. Fem and Gerald Tishcer, Dorothy Erb. Arnold and Linda Erb, Gordon and Wanda Erb and son Tyler. Anita and Lonnie Ackley and sons Lonnie Jr. and Nicholas and Nathan Mitchell, Nancy Erb. Doug Hendrick of Saranac. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Franks, and Virginia McDaniels of Charlotte, met at the Ackley cottage at Eagle Point. Jordan Lake Sunday for a family gathering. A potluck pic­ nic was enjoyed and the birthdays of Linda. Nicholas, who is now five years old - and gmI Take off on a high-spirited sprint down your special road to your special goal. Remember, you’re only down that road once, so, get into the running, feet first! In the heat of the race, don’t overlook a team of experts who could provide some invaluable input to help along the rough terrain ahead ... That’s us, the National Bank of Hastings. We’re known for high rated savings certificates and passbooks, and the experience to give you the best run for your money. We’re pacesetters in our field; let us improve your pace too! A T10 N A L MNtRAL MOTORS CORPORATION JXndrus's, HASTING 1435 SOUTH HANOVER STREET PHONE — 945-2425 Member FDIC All deposits Insured up to $100,000”’ ANK of A S TIN G S �Pages- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, August 14.1986 Largest turnout in seven years highlights football practice start The largest squad in seven years greeted Hastings football Coach Jeff Simpson Mon­ day on the first official day of fall practice. Forty-four varsity players turned out for the first official conditioning workout allowed by the Michigan High School Athletic Associa­ tion (MHSAA). The first week of practice does not include pads, which are allowed beginning next Monday. Simpson, entering his fifth ycar as Saxon head coach, said the first week of practice is spent incorporating the team's often <e and defense as well as drill anc condit oning work. Steve Loftus of the Hastings Junior Tennis Association donates a check for $400 to Georgia Robinson of the track fundraising committee. The check represents the profits of the recent tennis association tournament. Contributions slow for track Contributions for the proposed Hastings High School all-weather track are lagging and the fundraising committee’s Aug. 8 deadline of raising S 100.000 may not be n»-de. says one of the committee members. Tim King says no major contributors have come forward with donations thus hampering efforts to begin construction of the track as early as this fall. "Nobody has made the first move yet," said King. "We're still waiting." King said the committee has raised between $3,000 and $4,000 of lhe $154,000 needed to build the 8-lane Urethane all-weather surface track and two new tennis courts. The commit­ tee had hoped construction on the new facility could begin as early as September so that next April's 50th anniversary of the Hastings Relays could he run on the new surface. While any donation helps. King said the committee is asking local businesses and in­ dustries to purchase one lane of the track at $15,500. One meter of track would cost donators $25. King said the committee researched possi­ ble grants or securing monies from the school system's building fund, but neither of those alternatives worked out. The existing cinder track — the only one of its kind left in the Twin Valley — was built in the 1940s and is outmoded. The committee talked with members of the track learn, coaches and area athletic directors in an at­ tempt to determine which type of track would be best lo build. In early July the committee determined the Urethane all-weather surface would be best and a fundraising drive began the second week of July. For further information call Georgia Robin­ son at 758-3836. Steve Loftus 945-3940. Mike Murphy at 945-4618, Bill Karpinski at 945-9591 or Dave Dimmers at 945-3981. Thornapple Bikers Time Trial Results listed The Thornapple Valley Bikers invite people looking for something (o do Tuerday evenings to their weekly time trials - a good way to test personal fitness. There are 5 and 10 mile courses on M79 near the junction of M37. Everyone is welcome io join in. Bring a bicycle and a helmet. Here are the results of the club's regular riders from August 5th. 5 miles: Elaine Standler 17:59. 10 miles: Paul Standler 29:40; Len Standler Jr. 27:23. Result from August 12 5 miles: Elaine Standler 17:29. 10 miles: Denny Kershner 25:11; Mike O'Donnell 26:05. Len Standler Jr. 26:43. Tom Katsul 29:53. Len Standler Sr. 32:27. Health: Anger-coping mechanisms to reduce stress BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Anger can be a fatal pressure cooker for people with high blood pressure, according “The three standard responses are anger-in,' (suppressing your angry feelings); your and to a small-town study of personalities ind 'anger-out' deaths. reflective coping (waiting until tempers have cooled to rationally discuss the situation)." This is one conclusion drawn by a group of University of Michigan researchers who (venting anger), Either of the first two choices can lead to examined the relationship between stressful grrxer stress, and reflective coping is by far mantal events, anger-coping styles and death rates in Tecumseh, Mich., a town of about the best choice, since it restores a sense of 10,000 population. the problem, he adds. control over the situation and helps solve Subjects with high blood pressure who are The Tecumseh study began with a survey likely to suppress their anger when provoked of life change events, anger-coping styles and psychological well-being in 1971-72, unjustly by their spouse have more than twice the mortality risk of those who express their anger, the study disclosed. The key issue is not the amount or degree of anger, according to Ernest Harburg, high on suppressing anger in the earlier university's survey were 2.1 times as likely to have died during the previous 12 years than those who health. Harburg is one of four researchers said they would express anger or protest. "The important thing." says Mara Julius, scientist in the who conducted the study of 696 men and women aged 30-69. “Anger is usually induced by the perception that some arbitrary authority an individual or group is threatening to take away something that belongs to you," he explains. “It may be your job, some material possession or your self-esteem. THIS SPACE SPONSORED BY - said. Largely because of the team's twice a week summer conditioning program, most of the players reported in good shape, said Simpson. "Three quarters of them are in pretty de­ cent shape." he said. "It’s less hazardous if they report in shape. It’ll be much tougher for the ones who haven’t been working out. "Players retain more when they're in shape. When you’re tired you don’t pick as much up." The season will become busy quickly for the Saxons. Hastings' Meet the Team Night will be Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in the lecture hall. Then on Aug. 29 at 7:30 the Saxons travel to Plainwell for the annual pre-season scrimmage. Hastings opens its season Sept. 5 at Lakewood, a team which has beaten the Sax­ ons the last two seasons Hastings' home opener isn't until Sept. 26 against always powerful Lake view. Paul Fulmer and Bill Rodgers will assist Simpson at the varsity level; Marshall Evans and Brad King will coach junior varsity; and Larry Christopher and Jeff Thornton will be the freshman coaches. Hastings won its last three games a year ago to finish 5-4. [ Sports J Hastings Mens Softball Standings Hastings Womens Softball Standings Red Division Standings Bruce's Water Cond Hastings City Bank Variety Shop County seat Lounge Piston Ring J&J Auto Results Aug. 11 County Seat forfieted by J&J Aulo Standings Gold 11-3 Bruce's 12 City Bank 2 Variety Shop 3 Piston Ring 2 Results Aug. 12 Bruces 11 J&J Auto 1 Piston Ring 2 City Bank 10 Karate classes to begin Sept. 9 Hastings YMCA beginning karate classes start Tuesday. Sept. 9 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Hastings Junior High east gym. The ad­ vanced intermediate class will be held from 8-9:30 p.m. There is also a special kids class being of­ fered for ages 11 years old and younger. The class will meet in the same place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with Ben Hawkins instructing the class. The emphasis of the class is placed on self defense and sport karate techniques. Par­ ticipants should wear loose fitting clothing. The cost for the class is $15 per month payable at the door. The instructor for the class is Steve Echtinaw. a second degree black belt ranked in the top 10 fighters in the midwest by Karate Illustrated Magazine. For more information call the YMCA office at 945-4574 or Echlinaw at 795-7155. Strohs Bourdo Logging Hast. Merch Hast. Chrysler research investigator who headed the project, “is to recognize that there is a connection between behavioral traits, such as how you deal with anger, and biological traits, such McDonalds................ as elevated blood pressure. "Reflective-anger coping not only promotes better problem-solving but better health, and possibly longer life." .12-4 .12-5 .9-6 ..8-8 .5-11 .12-4 .11-6 .9-7 ..9-7 5-12 1-15 Soccer practices set The Hastings High School soccer team is practicing every weekday morning from 9-11:30 a.m. behind the high school. All boys in grades 9-12 wishing to play should meet at that time. RIVERBEND Elks Golf League Stroh’s Fest Summerfest Golf Outing • Sal, Aug. 23 Riverbend Golf Course ms-3238 Two Person Captain's Choice $onoo OKJ 11-3 10-5 10-7 ..8-7 .6-8 S««hville Merchants. Brown Jug Silver Pennock Hospital Hast. Sanitary Fiberglass............................... Larabcc Const Art Meade Hast. Wrecker Bronze Flex Fab................... .......... ................. Stevens Trucking................................ Little Ceasars Ike’s Orphans Proline................................................... Grand St................................................ This Week’s Schedule Thurs., Aug. 14 6: 15 McDonalds vs. Nashville 7: 30 McDonalds vs. Bourdo 8: 30 Jug vs. Bourdo 9: 30 Jug vs. Chrysler Fri., Aug. 15 6:15 Little Ceasars vs. Grand St. 6:30 Proline vs. Grand St. 7’30 FlexFab vs. Stevens 8:30 Ike’s vs. Little Ceasars Home Run Derby Gold D. Robinson. Hast. Merch. 13 B. Hanford. Chrysler 7 M. Robinson. Hast. Merch. 5 Silver Stonehouse. Wrecker 8 J. Shelcr. Proline 4 J. Rowse. Sanitary 4 and was followed by death ascertainments 12 years later. It showed that individuals who had scored psychology department and school of public research "By next week when we're in pads we hope io have our offenses and defenses in." he Flnt Fight POINTS ond AVERAGE... J. Glosgow 157-43; 8. Carlson 149-42; J. Carlson 148-45; P. VonGeisen 144-44- B. Torres 142-44; J. Flood 137-42. G. Sheldon 129-50; 8. Tossova 129-47. E. AAcKeough 129-50; D. Storrs 127-42; I. Hamp 126-48; J. Carpenter 124-49; J. Williams 124-45. c Per Team Includes Greens Fee • Tee times between 7 a.m. and 1 P-mCall Riverbend 945-3238 for Tee Time Second Flight POINTS and AVERAGE...W. Wyngarden 158-47; P. Horning 157-46; J. Cohoon 151-47; P. Burkey 138-49; J. Plank 137-55; G. Service 137-50: D. Anderson 136-49; G. Storrs 128-54. D. Fedewa 116-53; L. Englehort 89-53 1009 W. Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058-1790 945-4333 Cash Prues 1st, 2nd, 3rd • Door Prizes / 18 Holes of Strohs Fest Third Fight POINTS and AVERAGE...V. Cowell 169-53; 8. Brown 136-57; M. Kelley 136-52; R. Newton 135-53: A Mulford 126-58; D. Grinnell 119-62; E. Lewis 118-56; H. Wilson 118-54; W. Williams 108-63: *8. Steeby 103-53; ’M. Myer* 99-54; *D. Lepak 86-50; •P. Wolcott 56-56. ‘Matches Not All Ployed. The Hastings football team began workouts for the 1986 season on Mon­ day. A total of 44 players — the largest turnout in 7 years — greeted the Sax­ on coaching staff. Parents Night for Kiwanis baseball tabbed a success The annual parents night for the Kiwanis Baseball players was held last Wednesday night. The audience of parents was outstan­ ding towards their son or daughter. The Cub League game was an exicting game with the contest starting out slow and was finally decided when Jamie Hanshaws team rallied for nine runs. But Davis's team’ came back with six runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to make the score 10-8. The Pee Wee League games were just as exciting with the Tigers and the Rangers do- ing battle. The teams were even at the end of the 3rd inning, but Matt Castle hammered and the game from that point on was all Rangers. The Rangers whole team had one or more home runs. But the Tigers had their share of home runs. But the game ended at the score of 28-9. The other game was a hit too. Travis Williams team played superior as they bee; the Yankees. The Red Sox blasted 19 hits in the game each player got a hit. The score end­ ed up to be 19-8. Hastings Country Club Men's Mon. Night Golf League -BLUE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8-11..J. Ket­ chum 40-4; 8. Stanley 44-4; J. Panfil 44-4; L. Kormtodt 56-3; D. Goodyear 54-2: I. Komslodt L. Gil Im pi* 53-4; W. Niti 45-3; J. Jacoba 39-2; E. AActhews 46-3; G. Cove 46-0; T. Sutherland 46-0; B. McGinnis 48-1; G. Cove 46-2; J. Rugg 49-1. STANDINGS...D. O'Connor 43; P. Hodge* 38; W. Niti 38; J. Col­ eman 34; 8. AAcGinnis 33; E. Mathews 29; 8. Stanley 29; J. Rugg 29; D. Goodyear 27; T. Sutherland 23. J. Panfil 22; I. Gillespie 22; J. Jocob* 21; J. Ketchum 21; J. Echtenaw 19; L. Kornstadl 19; G. Cove 19; H. Bottcher 14. PAIRING FOR 8 18 BACK NINE...W. Niti v«. I. Gillespie; H. Bottcher vs. J. Rugg; J. Jocob* v*. J. Panfil; E. Mathews v*. J. Ketchum; J. Coleman vs. D. O'Connor; J. Echtenaw vs. G. Cove: 8. McGinnis vs. I. Kronstadt; D. Goodyear v*. P. .lodges; T. Sutherland v*. 8. Stanley. Continued on next page — Sports • • > at a glance by Steve Veddci Beginning of the end The calendar claims it doesn't official­ ly begin until Sept. 21, but the governing body of state high school athletics has decreed Aug. 11 as the first day of fall. At least to those of us who equate the dreaded arrival of fall with football. Although water temperatures allow lakes to remain swimable and the softball glove has yet to be oiled up and retired, once the sounds of cracking shoulder pads and punted footballs fill August mornings the events of summer are history. Granted. it isn't cold enough yet to wear a jacket to work and the Tigers haven't been mathmatically eliminated from the pennant picture, but the end of summer is near. Although you won't find it in Roget's Thesaurus, football is a euphuism for fall. Once football starts, summer ends. It’s that simple. As depressing a thought as that may be. there is still something very special, very unique about the sport of high school football, which easily remains the king of prep sports. As Hastings Coach Jeff Simpson said on the first day of workouts. “Football has an image of be­ ing the leading participant and No. 1 spectator sport in the country." True, but why? What allows a sport 48 minutes in length and a game usually decided by the outcome of 4-5 key plays to be so popular? For starters there is the addiciting beauty of Michigan falls. In October there is something strangely seductive to. after surviving unbearable summer heat, slipping on a windbreaker, dragg­ ing out a blanket, filling a thermos with hot chocolate, and then depositing oneself into splintery wooden bleachers. It doesn't matter whether it's a nippy Friday evening or a Indian Summer Saturday afternoon — enjoying the out­ of-doors with friends a couple last times before the snow flies is the key. If anybody can appreciate how to take full advantage of the precious little de­ cent weather we're allowed. Michiganders can. A second reason for the popularity of high school football is the "town versus town" attitude. In football, it isn’t Hastings High School against Lakewood High School. It's the small town of Hastings against Lake Odessa — with critical bragging rights usually the stakes. High school football has a unique fashion of pitting small towns against one another, normally but not always in a gentlemanly-type way. This may not be the case in the bigger cities, but in rural communities like Hastings it definitely applies. This explains why when a football team doesn't fully live up to the usually high community expectations, a pointed topic of conversation in coffee shops and barbershops Saturday mornings is why the "boys" lost to so-and-so the previous night. With all due respect to their basketball counterparts, this "Us versus Them" philosophy causes more ulcers for foot­ ball coaches than other coaches. Hey. there is something nbout losing a football game that communities take personally. Coaches might not relish the thought, but it helps form an integral part of the lure of high school football. Still, despite the many appeals of the sport, there is no getting away from the unpleasant fact that once football season rolls around, summer has rolled by. And all the thermoses full of hot chocolate and cixil Friday evenings won’t change that. You know, maybe if I don't oil my soitball glove fall won't come this ycar. �Golf results, continued —GREEN DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 611... R Errol, 46-4 « Miller 37-4. J 4^-4; R. Teegardin 44-2; D. Beduhn 46-2; D. Gauss 50-0 D Gauss 50 0. R Erroir 46 0: J Walker 42-2; R. Miller 37 2 R Erroir 46-4. R. Miller 37-4 R Teegardin 44-4. D Beduhn 46-4.' K. Smith 48 0; R. Dawe 48-0; R. Dawe 48-0: D. Gauss 50-0. STANDINGS...8. Willison 25- J Walker 23; K. Smith 22; R Teegardin 21. D. Beduhn 20 R Miller 19 D. Gauss 16 B Youngs 16. N Gardner 13; R. Dawe 13; M. Dorman 12; R. Erfair 12. PAIRING FOR 8-18 BACK NINE...R. Erroir vs. B. Willison; D. Gauss vs. R. Dawe; N. Gard ner vs. J. Walker. R. Miller vs. R. Teegardin; K. bmith vs. M Dorman D Beduhn vs. 8 Youngs. -GOLD DIVISION MATCH RESULTS 8-11... T. Chose 39-4; D. Foster 44-4; B. Vond^veen 36-4; D, jofrnon 46-4. D. Cotter 46-4; B. Hollister 45- 4; L. Lang 44-4; J. Hoke 51-2; B. Stock 42-4; 8. Miller 46-0. D. Lorenger 47-0; B. Hollister 45-0; D. Lorenger 47-0. J. Fisher 45-0. D. Cotter 46-0; G. Ironside 41-0; L. Lang 46-2; G. Holman 45-0; J. Fisher 45-3; 0. Foster 44-4; B. Vonderveen 36-4. D. Jarman 46- 4; D. Cotter 46-4; L. Long 44- 4; J. Hoke 43-4; b. Stock 42-4; D. Lorenger 47-1; 8. Hollister 45- 0. J. Kennedy 51-0; 8. Krueger 47-0; J. Hoke 574); J. Fisher 45-0; G. Ironside 39-0; D. Cotter 46-0. STANDINGS ...D. Jarman 39; T. Chose 38; 8. Miller 37; 8. Stock 31; B. Krueger 31; 8. Vanderveen 31; L. Lang 30; 8. Rohde 29; G. Holman 28; D. Lorenger 28. G. Ironside 26; 8. Hollister 26; D. Cotter 26; J. Hoke 24; J. Fisher 24; J. Kennedy 20; G. Hamoty 18; D. Foster IB. PAIRING FOR 8-18 FRONT NINE...D. Cotter vs. 8. Rohde: I. Lang vs. T. Chose: 8. Krueger vs. 8. Vcnderveen; B. Miller vs. J. Fisher; G. Ironside vs. J. Ken­ nedy. G. Holman vs. D. Jarman; J. Hoke vs. D. Lorenger; B. □lock vs. 8. Hollister; G. Homaty vs. D. Foster. -RED DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8-11... D. Jocobs 46-4; P. Lubieniecki 48-4; H. Burke 45-4; D. Hall 48-4; F. McMillan 46-4p H. Stanloke 48-4; G. Lawrence 52-4; G. Etter 53- 2; M. Bacon 89-0; M. Bacon 89-0; F. McMillon 48-0: M. Bacon 89 0; M. Bacon 89-0; M. Bacon 89-0; M. Bacon 89-0; L. GoriInger <9-2; P. Siegel 61-4; H. Burke 45-4; G. Crolhers 48-3; J. Hopkins 42-4; L. Perry 42-4; H. Stanloke 44-4; G. Lawrence 51-2; M. Bacon 89-0; M. Bacon 89-0; D. Jocobs 50-1; C. Morey 34-0; A. Havens 52-0; S. Baxter 54- 0; M. Cook 50-2. STANDINGS... J. Hopkins 49; P. Lubieniecki 47; G. Crothers 41; H. Burke 39; 0. Hall 38; F. McMillon 36: I. Perry 30; H. Stanloke 29. L. Garlinger 29. D. Jocobs 28; G. Lawrence 27; C. Morey 26; P Siegel 26; A. Havens 23; S. Baxter 22; M. Cook 19; G. Etter 15; M. Bocon O. PAIRINGS FOR 8-18 BACK NINE...C. Morey vs. M. Cook; I. Garlinger vs. S. Baxter: F. McMillon vs. P. Lubieniecki; H. Stanloke vs. D. Jocobs; G. Etier vs. M. Bacon; A. Havens vs. H. Burke; J. Hopkins vs. G. Crothers; L. Perry vs. D. Hall: G. Lawrence vs. P 8. losty; D. Brower vs. J. Burkholder: J. Austin vs. B. loJoye; T. Harding vs. 8. Wier­ sum; P. Mogg vs. T. Bollgraph; P. Edwards vs. 8. Kubiak. -WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8-11... C. Cruttendon 44-2; T. Boop 45-4; M. Flohr 50-4; M. McPhillips 56-2; D. Hoekstra 54-0; D. Hoekstra 54-0; J. Toburen 47-4; G. brown 54-4; R. Newlon 55-0; H. Nolan 58-0. STANDINGS... M. Flohr 39. F. Markle 35; T. Boop 32; M. Dimond 31; E. Bohannon 30; J. Toburen 26; N. Carter 24; T. Johnson 22; D. Hoekstra 22: G. Brown 21; R. Newton 21; D. Dimmers 21; C. Cruttenden 21; M. McPhillips 18: H Nolan 17; T. William 12. PAIRING FOR 8-18 FRONT NINE...R. Newton vs. D. Hoekstra. J. Toburen vs. E. Bohannon; G. Brown vs. N. Carter; M. Dimcnd vs. M. McPhillips; H. Nolan vs. D. Dim­ mers; T. Boop vs. C. Crut­ tenden: M. Flohr vs. T. William. zroiaiti sssvassxx DENTURES INVITATION TO BID Contract 3 & Contract 4 The City o( Hastings, Michigan will be ac­ cepting bids for concrete construction, blacktop paving and sealcoating a' the Fish Hatchery Park. The concrete work will consist of sidewalk, fountain and curb construction. The sealcoat work to be for parking lot construction and the blacktop paving will be for paths and tennis courts. Plans and specifications may be obtained at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broad­ way, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Bids will be received at the above office un­ til 10:30 a.m., August 25, 1986 al which time and place the proposals will be publicly open­ ed and read aloud. City of Hastings Sharon Vickery, City Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Mon­ day, August 25, 1986, at 7:45 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. City Hall on the request of Summit Steel for an Industrial Development exemption certificate on property described as: CITY OF HASTINGS. 519 E. RAILROAD ST. COM ON THE N LINE OF RAILROAD ST. AT A PT WHERE THE N LINE OF SD ST. INTERSECTS THE W LINE OF THE NE V. OF SEC. 17-3N-8W FOR POB. TH S 45 DEG E ALONG N LINE OF RAILROAD ST 439 FT. TH N 45 DEG E 264 25 FT. TH 45 DEG W 138 6 FT.THS7B0EG E 112.2 FT. TH N 47 DEG 30 MIN W 543 FT TO EDGE OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER TH SW'LY TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE EDGE OF THE THORN APPLE RIVER & THE N A S W LINE OF SEC I7 3N 8W, TH S 1 DEG 30 MIN W 188 FT TO P.O.B.. INCLUDING ALL OF BLK 5 4 PART OF LOTS 2.3.8 BLK 4 BENNETT & KENFIELDS ADD. This notice is given pursuant to the provi­ sion of Act 198 P.A. of 1974 as amended. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk MORTGAGE SAL£ Default has occurred in the con­ ditions ol a mortgage mode by John Christian Knopp ond Linda D. Knapp, husband and wife TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PRO­ Mortgagors, to Colonial Mor­ PERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHRRTW5OWNSHIP OF HAM- - tgage Company ol Indiana. lac., an Indiana corporation, Mor: INGS. MICHIGAN. AND OTHER tgogoe. 333 East Washington INTERESTED PERSONS. Blvd., Fart Wayne, Indiana 46801. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a peti­ dated June 16, 1969, and record­ tion has been filed with and ed with the Barry County Register received by the township Board ol Deeds on June 25. 1969, in of Rutland Charter Township, for Liber 195 ot Page 572. which wos the paving of Ottawa Trail from assigned by assignment to Fed­ the intersection ol Ottawa Trail eral Notional Mortgage Associ­ ond Jeanne Drive through the in­ ation. a corporation organized tersection of Hillcrest Drive, a and existing under the laws of special assessment district the United States, 150 South described upon the petition Wacker, Chicago, Illinois, dated situated within said Township. July 1. 1969, ond recorded with the Borry County Register of RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. Deeds on July 22. 1969 in Liber SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 196 ot Page 101. NO. 2 By reason of such default the Land and premises located within undersigned elects to declore the Rutland Charter Township. Borry entire unpaid amount of said County. Michigan ond more par­ "ortgoge due ond payable for­ ticularly described os follows: thwith. At the dote of this notice there Section 1 ond 2. in the recorded is claimed to be due for principal plat of Al-gon-quin Estates ond ond interest on sold mortgage Buenavista Heights. the sum of Five Thousand. Seven PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE Hundred ond 31/100 Dollars that the Township Board has ($5,700.31). No suit or pro­ caused to be prepared by the ceeding at low has been in­ Barry County Road Commission stituted to recover the debt on esrimoted cost thereof Io secured by said mortgage or any make such improvement ond port thereof. tentatively designating the Notice is hereby given that by vir­ special assessment district tue of the power of sale contain­ against which the cost of such Im­ ed In said mortgage and the provement is to be assessed, os statute in such case mode ond hereinbefore described provided ond to pay said amount with interest as provided In said PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the approximatecosi of morgage. and all legal costs, charges, and expo isei. Including $22,000.00 to be divided equal­ attorney's fees cdowed by law, ly, one half being paid for by said mortgage will be foreclos­ Rutland Charter Township and ed by sale ol the mortgaged one half to be paid by the lan­ premises at public vendue to the downers in the special assess­ highest bidder ot the Borry Coun­ ment district over a period ol ty Courthouse, Hostings, Mich­ years to yet be determined by igan. the place of holding the the Township Board. Circuit court within the County of PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE Borry City of Hastings. Mich­ that a hearing upon the petition, igan. on Thursday. September 4. the improvemnt ond the special 1986. ot 1:00 in the afternoon assessment district to be local time. established lor the assessment of Pursuant to Public Act No. 104. the cost thereof, including any Public Acts of 1971. (MSA revision, correction, amendment 27A3240(31|) the redemption or change herein, will be held ot per-od shall be six (6) months the said Township Hall. 2461 from the date ol the foreclosure Heath Rood within the Township, sole. commencing ot 7:00 o'clock p.m. The premises covered by said on the 20th. day of August. 1986. mortgage is situated in the All interested persons ore invited Township of Hope. County of to be present a* *he aforesaid Borry. State of Michigan, and time and place. more fully described as: Lot 36 of Coso-Del-Mor ol Acker's PHYLLIS FULLER Point Plot. Sections 15 ond 16. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Town 2 North. Range 9 West. CLERK Township of Hope. County of 102 Tanner Lake Road. Borry. Michigan, according to the Hastings. Ml 49058 recorded plat thereof. Phone 948 2)94 July 31. 1986 (8-14) James W. Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL 8 BATCHELOR Attorneys for Mortgagee 200 Monroe. NW - Suite 555 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (8-21) Freedom of : Enterprise |,es Week B&lW. AUGUST 24-30 (WITHIN 1 MILE OF M-37) Sunday, August 17 12:00 NOON to 2:00 P.M. s72,000! This updated farm house on 32 acres Is the country home of your dreams. It offers 3 bedroom, formal dining, fireplace, vinyl siding and several out buildings. Recent remodelir^ means you get newer roof, gutter, windows, bath and kitchen. Acreage is partially wood­ ed, some tillable. For rural living In style come see for yourself. HOSTESS — JACKIE DEARING ReMax - Perrett Associates, inc. Phone — 616-968-6101 COMPLETE C1EHTUEE!395 -SILVER MATCH RESULTS 8-11... B. Weller 42-4; 8. Kubiak 39-4; 8. Wiersum 43-4; 8. Wlersum 43-4; P. Edwards 45-4; D. Ellis 45-0; T. Bellgraph 524); P. Mogg 39-0 8. losty 49-0; L. Archer 52-0, 8. Kubiak 39-4; S. Williams 38-4; 8. Wlersum 43-4; J. Austin 53-4; 8. Wlersum 43-0;; J. Burkholder 48-0; S. Williams 38-0; T. Hording. STANDINGS...?. Edwards 39; S. Williams 36; 8. Weller 36; I. Ar­ cher 34; T. Bellgroph 33. D. Ellis 32; J. Burkholder 30; 8. Wier­ sum 29; B. Kubiak 27; T. Hording 23; B. Cove 22; H. Wattles 20; T. Cleveland 19; P. Mogg 17; B. losty 17; J. Austin 16; B. LaJoye 16; D. Brower 14. PAIRINGS FOR 8-18 FRONT NINE...H. Wattles vs. L. Archer; T. Cleveland vs. B. Weller; B. Cove vs. S. Williams: D. Ellis vs. UHtHOEHTURE S225 PARTIAL KHTUkE ’295 •All Itsth and mattrials used meet the high standards sal by the American Dental Ass n •Out on promises lab provides Individual and elltdent sendee. •Free denture eofBoltatlon and namlnatkon. (616)455-0810 •L.D. Himebaugh DDS •0.0. White DOS •G. Mancvwicz DDS 2330 UtUSI.S.E.. Grand Rsplds HASTINGS . ___ Iwbch -100.1 stereo! „----- Were Launching the ... Legal Notices NOTICE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN OPEN HOUSE 1065 East Cloverdale Road Hastings Sesquicentennial Celebration - August 16 - NOTICE OF PV8UC HEAJMNG , County of Barry on Proposed Special Use Requests Be at the Barry County Courthouse lawn starting at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 16th for the Community Picnic! Box lunches will be sold by the Hastings Kiwanis Club, desserts by Eastern Star, and soft drinks will be sold by the Hastings Chamber of Commerce. Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commis­ sion will condud b'pJbnc Keaif Ing, for special use requests, on August 25, 1986 at 7:30 P.M. In the County Commissioner'* Room, 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Special Presentations: Legislative tribute will be read by State Rep. Bob Bender; Salute to Hastings from the Congressional Record by U.S. Congressman Paul Henry; greetings to the citizens of Hastings by letter from President Ronald Reagan and other congratulatory messages. Mr. and Mrs. Hastings awards by Hastings Retail Committee. Then to the hot air balloon launch. Cose NO. Sp.9-86 • Duane Wood­ mansee. (applicant) - 7:30 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property located at 8354 Garbow Rd., Middleville, will be considered os a site for the issuance of a special use per­ mit to operate a sawmill ond erect the necessary buildings. BEG AT SW COR SE '/. SEC. 11-4-10, THE 40 RDS FOR BEG. TH E 6 RDS. N 20 RDS TH W 6 RDS S 20 RDS TO BEG. PAR. ALSO COM AT •/« POST SEC. 11 -4-10, TH E 20 RDS FOR BEG, TH N 40 RDS. E 60 RDS. S 20 ROS. W 34 RDS. S 20 RDS. W 26 RDS TO BEG. EX E 6 RDS TH S AT RIGHT ANGIES 10 RDS TH WESTERLY PARALLEL TO FIRST MENTIONED COURSE 6 RDS TO A POINT DUE S OF POINT OF BEG TH N 10 RDS TO POB. ALSO COM 967 FT. E FROM S '/« POST SEC. 11-4-10. TH N 208 FT.. TH W 208 FT.. TH N 122 FT. TH E 297 FT. M/L TO PT 16 RDS W OF E 1 /8 LINE SD SEC. 11. TH SLY 20 RDS PARALLEL TO E 1 /8 LINE TO S LINE SEC. 11. TH W 89 FT. M/L TO POB. EX E 12 FT. OF THE E 208 FT. THEREOF. Thornapple Twp. WBCH welcomes E.C.H.O. and the Johnny Apollo Band for a big free street dance on Church Street from the Library Stage — continuing to 11:45 p.m. Saturday the 16th!! ENJOY!! Case No. Sp.10-86 - Jonathan Ed­ ward Bard, (applicant) 7:40 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property located on Mann Rd., Delton, will be con­ sidered as a site for the issuance of o special use permit to operate a salvage yard. Beginning ot a point on the Northe South */« line of Sec. 26. dis­ tant N 00*30'16"W. 1600. 36 ft. from the South % post of said Sec. 26; thence continuing N 00*30 16 "W along sold North ond South % line 797.59 ft. to the Southwest comer of the Plat of Brookview, os recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on page 48 of Barry County records: thence N 90*00WE along the south line of said plat 1637.40 ft. to the East line of the West 5/8 of lhe Southeast '/. of said Sec. 26: thence S 00*39'43'E along said East line 797.61 fl. thence S 90*00 00"W. 1639.60 ft. to the point of beginning. Containing 30.00 acres of land more or less. Borry Twp. All of the above described pro­ perty being located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an ap­ peal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mention­ ed time and place. The special use applications are available for public inspection ot the Borry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.. Monday thru Friday. Please coll lhe Planning Office at 948-4830 for furthe' information. NORVAL E. THALER. Clerk Borry County (8-14) DON’T MISS FIBERFEST, SUMMERFEST AND THE HASTINGS SESQUICENTENNIAL! AUGUST 15 25 1986! «1 SESQUICENTENNIAL SWEEPSTAKES 51800 in Prizes ...will be awarded Aug. 23rd 18 names to be drawn. Each receives a ... s100 Hometown Hastings -SHOPPING SPREE ! - Register at these Hastings’ Merchants... To enter: fill out an Official Sweepstakes Ticket and drop it in WBCH Entry Box at any participating business. No purchase necessary Io register, but you must be 18 or older to participate. Shop Hastings first and enter often, but only one registration per visit. Contest ends August 22, 1986. Drawing will follow the Sesquicentennial/SummerFest Parade from the Court Street Stage on Saturday, August 23rd. Maximum of one win per household allowed Art Meade Auto Sales Barlow Gardens Barry Auto Supply Barry Cleaners Barry Co. Lumber Home Center Ben Franklin Store Birke's Shoes Blankenstein Olds-Pontiac-GMC Bob’s Grill & Restaurant Boomtown Sound Shop Bosley Pharmacy Brand's Photo Brown’s Custom Interiors C&B Discount Cappon Quick Mart Cinder Pharmacy Coleman Agency Cone Zone Cotant's Farm Market County Seat Restaurant Crumpton Automotive D.J, Electric Dairy Queen Dog 'N Suds Dr. Daniel Gole. ODS PC Eberhard Supermarket Electric Motor Service Elias Big Boy Farm Bureau Insurance Felpausch Food Center Formula Real Estate Fuelgas Gilmore Jewelry Hair Care Center Hastings Chrysler-Plymouth Hastings City Bank Hastings Flower Shop Hastings House Gifts Hastings Office Supply Hastings Savings & Loan Hodges Jewelry JCPenney Jacobs Rexall Pharmacy Kloosterman's Coop Lewis Realty little Ceasar's Pizza M.C. Suppiy Ltd. McDonald’s Miller Furniture & Carpet Music Center National Bank of Hastings Neil's Printing 4 Copy Service Pizza Hut Pope Appliance Rag Shop 4 Sundae Shop Razors Edge Renner Ford-Mercury Riverbend Golf Course River Bend Travel Agency Robbie's Superette Rodee's Schondelmayeer Agency Signs Tire Service Sir ’N Her Sisters Fabrics Something Natural Style Line Thomapple Valley Credit Union Tom's Market Village Squire Walldorff Furniture Wayne’s Shoe Store Welton's Heating & Cooling �Page 10- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, August 14,1986 Weekend jail term given to pot grower A 37-ycar-old man caught growing 322 marijuana plants in back of his Hope Township home must spend his weekends in jail until the beginning of next year. David G. Halter of 3999 Anders Rd. was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Fri­ day to two years of probation and 74 days in the Barry County Jail. Judge Hudson E. Deming assigned Halter specific weekend jail time up until December, at which time Halter must serve two con­ secutive weeks in jail. Police raided Halter’s home last September, confiscating the plants. Halter subsequently pleaded guilty to delivery and manufacture of marijuana. A charge that Halter possessed a firearm when police raided the home was dismissed. Halter told Judge Deming that bis arrest on the charges "cost me my marriage, put me several thousand dollars in debt, and put me in a bad light with my employer." "1 have never sold any pot (marijuana) and I promise I will never be involved in anything like this again," Halter said. Judge Deming ordered Halter to attend substance abuse and mental health counseling, and also required that Halter submit urine samples to his probation officer upon request. Also Friday, lhe court sentenced Roger S. Ellis, 22. of 9875 Bird Rd., Dowling, to three years probation with the first three months in the Barry County Jail for smashing up his girlfriend’s Clear Lake cottage. Ellis told the court be was drunk when the incident occurred and "I’ve quit drinking and assure you that nothing like this will ever hap­ pen again." Judge Deming said state guidelines for Ellis indicated a zero to threc-month jail sentence for Ellis. "I can’t find anything to go outside of those guidelines or I would," Deming said. "When 1 first read (the facts of the case) 1 thought you should go to jail for a whole year." Dcn.ing said. “You went to your home and found your girlfriend had thrown a hammer through your TV and damaged your stereo. So what did you do? You threw a temper tantrum. You trashed the apartment — ruined it — over $4,000 in damages. You say ‘well, I was drunk'. You acted like a four-year-old little boy." Ellis was ordered to pay restitution and seek mental health counseling. Jeffery L. Ampey, 18, of 20761 One Mile Rd . Battle Creek, was ordered to serve 90 days in jail and three years of probation for the April 18 theft of two motorcycles from a Hickory Corners residence. Ampey pleaded guilty July 11 to two counts of joyriding in exchange for the dropping of charges of unlawfully driving away a moto vehicle. "The person you ripped off is very upset." Judge Deming told Ampey during sentencing. "You picked a victim who doesn’t enjoy having somebody steal his two motorcycles. The victim wants you to serve jail time." Ampey's attorney asked for a minimum amount of jail time for his client and asked that Ampey be enrolled in a residential pro­ gram for youthful offenders. Deming ordered Ampey to enroll in such a program as soon as he is released from jail. "Youthful Trainee" status will be con­ sidered for 18-ycar-old Zachary T. Moore, of 2050 Yankee Springs Rd.. Middleville, who along with two companions is alleged to have broken into an automobile and stolen a radio. Such status was requested for Moore by his attorney David Dimmers Friday. Under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. first offenders can have lheir record cleared if they qualify for lhe program and fulfill all iu requirements, which usually include probation. A hearing on the matter will be held September 5. Also on Friday Robert A. Axell, 17, of 124 S. Main St.. Nashville, stood mute to charges that he resisted arrest June 18. A not guilty plea was entered in his behalf and a Sept. 5 trial date set. Dana L. Kurr, 25, of 2999 W. State Rd., Hastings, was sentenced to 16 to 24 months in prison for violating probation. Kurr, who was attending a special school as part of his sentence for attempted malicious destruction of property, disappeared from that school and wound up in Nashville, his proba­ tion agent said, where police arrested him for being disorderly. He was convicted July 23 of viviolating probation. SaWdy, continued from page 1 Sawdy tried to kill himself after he killed his grandson, firing his .32 caliber revolver at himself four times. The first shot missed and the next three shots misfired. Sawdy's attorney said Friday that his client's suicide attempt showed that Sawdy was sorry for what he’d done. "This man punishes himself by his own value system." attorney Lawrence J. Emery said. Lawrence argued for straight probation time without any confinement. Sawdy shot his grandson after a day filled with upset and argument. Williams and Sawdy argued over whether Sawdy would testify for Williams the next day at a hearing involving resisting arrest charges against Williams. Sawdy refused to testify. Williams became furious and left his grand­ father's house in his girlfriend's car, Sawdy told the court in a prepared statement during his plea. When Williams returned, the front end of the car was smashed in and Williams was arguing about it with his girlfriend in a trailer next to Sawdy's house when Sawdy in­ tervened. he said. Sawdy. who had gone to bed for the night, woke to the sounds of screaming, he said. He thought his grandson was beating up the girlfriend, he said, and he grabbed his gun and went outdoors to confront Williams. After the two walked around the yard for awhile, the grandson headed toward his car, where he'd told the grafWathcr he kept a gun,, Sawdy said. When the grandson came back toward Sawdy, Sawdy raised his gun and fired, he said. Sawdy said after Friday's sentencing that he did not fear for his own life that night, but he testified earlier that "I was afraid someone was going to get killed.". Sawdy said he was "very pleased" with the sentence he was given. He praised neighbors and friends who pitched in to help with his defense. "I had a lot of good friends. Thank the Lord for that. They stayed right with me," he said. About 30 supporters showed up in circuit court for Sawdy's sentencing. Twenty-four letters of support were written to Judge Deming, who took them into con­ sideration when making his sentencing deci­ sion. he said. Deming said a report by a mental health specialist who had interviewed Sawdy includ­ ed the recommendation that Sawdy be kept under supervision by not given jail time. “In his (the specialist’s) opinion there is nothing to be gained by putting you in jail," Deming told Sawdy. Deming said Sawdy was not a threat to himself or anyone else and was not likely to commit such a crime again. "There isn't any question that this was a tragic occurrence," he said. Attempted murder suspect, continued from page 1 w take her down to the basement and tie her up. She told the burglar the door to the base­ ment was blocked. ••At that point (the burglai) drew back and hit her with his fist, knocking her down on the floor, at which time he took some chairs and started beating her with them." DeMott said. Thieves steal rare Olds bumper Thieves walked off Saturday with the bumper of a 1977 Oldsmobile that police say a hard to find in used parts stores. The Olds was parked in the lot at the Prairie Schooner bar in Prairieville when the theft oc­ curred sometime between 11:30 p.m. August 8 and 2:30 a.m. August 9, Prairieville Township Police Chief Tom Pennock said. Also taken was the auto's license plate. The car belongs to a 34-year-old Galesburg man. Pennock said. Pennock said replacement bumpers for that year of Olds are in high demand and hard to find. Burglars broke into a mobile home at Dunlop's Trailer Park on Pine Lake Aug. 4. Pennock reports, making off with some $415 in coins and jewelry. The thieves pried a window screen loose to Eun entry intn the trailer. Local student earns college scholarship Amber Schaefer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rmdall Schaefer. Hastings, has been awarded a University Scholarship to Valparaiso University where she is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences. At VU, Amber is a member of the Biology Club and Phi Beta Chi sorority. Valparaiso University, located in Indiana 55 miles southeast of Chicago, was founded in 1859 and purchased in 1925 by The Lutheran University Association. Today it is a nationally-recognized institution of higher education. It serves approximately 4,000 students annually through its Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, and Nursing, Christ (honors) College, School of Law, and Graduate of Evening Divisions. DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS 1986-87 Opening of School Notice New Student Registration: Starting August 19,1986. All schools-9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Orientation ■ Now Students to District Only: Middle School and High School • Monday, August 25, 1986, 10:00 a.m. SCHOOL STARTS: Wednesday, August 27,1986 ■ A.M. Only, 8:30 to 1130 a.m. • All Students-Grades 1-12. Kindergarten A.M. classes only. Thurs­ day, August 28,1986 - Full Day, 8:30 am. to 3:05 p.m. - All Students - K-12. Community School (Adult High School Completion and Enrichment) No cost for High School Completion - Registration: Starting September 8,1986 - 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Classes Begin: September 15,1986. INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto • Form • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE .gi 945-3412 REAL EST ATt MILLER REALESTATE Kan Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. Hostings (616) 945-5182 REALTOR LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dry Cleaning for over 30 years 3211 ftebpa. iKtBgs HmiMMZtS OKN: 7-5:31 MM-FrUfat FIJI CAR & TRUCK REPAIR KndnrsW W- ■ ^-HASTINGS 1435 S. Hanover St., Haatlngg, Mich 49058 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Heun: Monday 8 to 8 Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY lErl SERVICE PARTS CUE1MMTHJ PMT1 MYtSIOI Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Township Board of the Township of Woodland will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 25,1986 at Spindler Memorial Library, 186 N. Main St. to receive testimony and discuss a proposed additional 1986 operating and extra voted millage rate. Because of (Act 5 of 1982) the Township base rate is reduced to 2.9673 mills for 1986. However the Township has complete authori­ ty to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized rate. In order to maintain basic Township services the Township proposes to levy an additional millage rate of .0327 mills (3.3 cents per$1000 SEV) above the 2.9673 mill base rate, or a total operating rate of 3.00 mills ($3.00 Per $1000 SEV). This will provide an estimated 1.01% increase in Township operating revenues. Public comment is welcome at this hearing. CAROL HEWITT Woodland Township Clerk Thornburgh was lying face down on the floor while the man was striking her with the chairs, trying to ward off the blows with her hands and arms. De Mott said. "She passed out. and the next thing she knew she woke up and (the man) was gone." "Because the beating was so severe I feel that when she passed out and went limp (the man) assumed he had killed her." DeMott said. "There’s no doubt in my mind he left her for dead." Thornburgh crawled to her phone and call­ ed police. When they arrived they discovered Thorn­ burgh lying in a pool of blood, with her broken glasses, other personal effects, and the broken remains of the chairs scattered about. Thornburgh was transported by ambulance to Pennock Hospital, where she was listed in fair condition Tuesday with multiple cuts and bruises. Given the severity of the beating. DeMott said, it was "astonishing" that Thornburgh suffered no broken bones and did not have a concussion. Police put an all points bulletin out for the suspect, described by Thornburgh as a white male in his hie 20s. with a thin build and red hair. He was driving a silver van with a red stripe and license plates with a wheelchair logo. "We have several suspects and have some good solid leads to follow up," DeMott said. The detective said the state crime lab would 17TH ANNUAL also test for fingerprints on the broken chairs and some other items. A composite of the suspect is being distributed, as well. Three hurt in car crash Three people were injured Aug. 6 when a car crested a hill on Pilcr Road and rammed into a car attempting to make a left hand turn. Michigan State Police report Jon R. Botyrius. 17. of 7415 N. 37th St., Richland, was westbound on Pifer Road east of Cottage Drive when David A. Douglas. 34. of 1391 Oak Dr.. Dowling, attempted to turn east onto Pifer from Cottage. Douglas' car began to stall, he told police. Botyrius came up over a hill, saw the Douglas car. and was unable to stop, he told police. The accident occurred at 8:45 p.m. Botyrius and two passengers. Kimber­ ly D. Smith. 14, of 750 Geething Ln.. Dowling, and Andrew Botyrius, 15, of lhe same address as Jon, were transported to Community Hospital in Battle Creek, where the elder Botyrius and Smith were treated and released and Andrew was admitted and later released. ANTIQUE AUTO SHOW AND SWAP MEET Sunday August 17, 1988 9:00 a.m. • 4:00 p.m. Yteden »hlhl|»ri Ganeral Admission $3.00 Ad Children Frss [16 years old A younger) 300 Operating Antique Automobiles o«i Display VOTE FOR YOUR Two injured In cycle-car accident A motorcycle crashed into the rear of a car late Saturday afternoon on Lawrence Road. Barry County Sheriff's deputies report, injuring the driver of the motorcycle and his wife. Neal and Victoria Johnson of 5003 Maple Grove Rd , Hastings, were taken to Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings, where Neal was treated and released and his wife admitted with a broken leg. The accident occured at 4:55 p.m., deputies said. Deputies said Gerald L. Parsons, 39, of Lansing slow­ ed down to turn right into a field off Lawrence Road west of Chariton Park Road and the Johnson motorcycle was unable to avoid hitting him. Parsons was uninjured. Mrs. Johnson was listed in good condition at Pennock Wednesday. Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 Legal Notice and all intefosts in. or Liens upon the Lands herein described: Take Notice, that sale has been lawfully mode of the following described land for unpaid taxes thereon, and that the undersign­ ed has title thereto under tax deed or deeds issued therefor, and that you are entitled to a reconveyance thereof, ot ony time within 6 months after return of service of this notice, upon payment to the undersigned or to the Treasurer of the County in which the lands lie. of all sums paid upon such purchase, together with 50 per centum ad­ ditional thereto, and the fees of the Sheriff for the service or cost of publication of this notice, to be computed as upon personal ser­ vice of a summons upon com­ mencement of suit, and the fur­ ther sum of five dollars for each description without other odditional cost or charges: If payment os aforesaid is not mode, lhe undersigned will institute Pro­ ceedings for possession of the land. STATE OF MICHIGAN. COUNTY OF Borry Lot 6 4 7 Sam Bravata Plot. Orangeville Twp. according to plat thereof Town 2N. Ronge 10W. $448.99 1982. $678.49 plus the Sheriff. of the Rozel I or Cloro Slonlon Address: Middleville. Ml 49333 4550 State Rd. (8-28) FAVORITE CART FOOD AND BEVERAGE AVAILABLE BEACH - PICNICKING • BOATINC ★ Charlton Park Village & Museum 2141 |, Charlies Farit Rd., Hasllap, Ml. e PR. (til) M511H Th. HASTINGS BANNER - Call *i talLSSIFIJSn^KD^ lor Sale EXPERT TREE and stump removaL fully insured. Phone 962-7854____________________ OWN AND OPERATE: candy confection vending route, your area. High profit items. Start part-time. Not a job offering. Cash investment $2475 to $4950. Write Owatonna Vendor’s Exchange, Box 411, Owatonna, MN. 55060. Include phone number.______________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 POLE BARN packages erected, you furnish package, we furnish labor. Call anytime for your labor quote. Haskin Builders, (since 1970) 517-626-6174 POLE BUILDINGS Complete­ ly warranteed from economy to custom deluxe. We will beat any legitimate quote. Call anytime, Haskin Builders (since 1970). 517-62^6174________________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Help Wanted CHRISTMAS Around The World, newest and fastest grow­ ing home party plan now hiring demonstrators for lhe 1986 line of holiday decorations. Work now through November, good earnings, no cash investments. 948-8970, 721-3416_________ IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for 3 Direct Sales Representatives for MERRl-MAC'S FAMILY SHOPPING SERVICE. 100% GUARANTEED line of Gifts, Toys and Home Decor. Year 'round program. No Investment Excellent Pay, Bonuses. Prizes. Unlimited territory! Car & \utoniolive FOR SALE: 1978 Chrysler Cordoba, runs great Body needs work, am-fm, power windows, air conditioning, new tires, call 948-2875 after 5:30pm FOR SALE: "75 Dodge pick up, 61,000 miles, no nut, $2300. 948-2748____________________ FOR SALE: Boys 2(F dirt bike, $35. Girls 16" bike, high handle ban, $25. >45-5089 (iarane Sale Heal I stale CLOVERDALE: 5 wooded acres with smal 1 ye ar around cottage, 300 ft. frontage on small private lake, $32,000 or best offer. Phone 1-381-8676 Jobs Wauled HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repain, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St, Nashville 852-9537 evenings Miscellaneous GARAGE SALE: Large multi family with top quality name brand clothing. Girls sizes 5 thru 10, boys sizes 5 thru 10, mens medium and womens small and medium, mahogny dining table with chain and matching buffet, antique sewing machine, couch. misplaced folding aluminum stroller with 2 large red wheels and 2 smaller red ones. Badly needed by 93 year old lady Phone 945-3197 after 8pm. “ ——j, n.JUM IV a n, 10am to 7pm both days. 965 E. Mill, Hastings (1st house on gravel) CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST? Open-house, August 27. Middleville High School cafeteria, 7:30 pm. Hostesses needed. 948-8508. REWARD for return of lost or ( omniunuv \ otice' Wanted LIVING QUARTERS for semi retired executive. Single male desires suitable furnished, clean facilities in good area close to Hastings with housekeeping provided. Reply to Ad 4148, Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. , WANTED TO LEASE: Responsible executive famlly will lease or lease purchase 3 plus bedroom home in Hastings area. Must be clean. Needed by September 1. 1-452-1239 I'or Sale SWEET CORN: extra sweet for canning or freezing, $430 a bushel. Dingman's Farm Mark­ et, 4 miles north of Nashville on M-66 We pick fresh daily. Sandaomaonia happy ad.. Ph. 948-8051 HAPPY AD Happy 29th Birthday Alice Marie Bom Love Ya! Mom 1-800-992-1072. NEED A BABYSITTER in my home during school days, 7a.m.-3p.m. 948-2641_______ PART TIME Recycling Coordinator/Educator, good pay, flexible hours. Send resume’ to Recycling in Barry Co.. P.O. Box 282, Middleville Ml 49333 RN/LPN Graduate Nurses A challenging supervisory position available In 120 bed, modern skilled nursing facility. Dedi­ cation to quality patient care. CONTACT: Ionia Manor, Director of Nursinf ________ -616-527-0080- � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-08-21.pdf 21da497b92558c8634448a7f26cbede5 PDF Text Text NEWS wrap SummerFest Schedule arly years of stings recalled Page 12 Page? Page 8 Six Injured In Canter Road crash Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Two twraMrt ■ «■ tamoaion of Cerar (Mt M <3wrt«o« Park Road Banner Sheriff'. deprtiaB report, injuhnf paoaapm ia Wk can. Hirai a ii1 a a~t<ii tnr; '-mn r GrtBilf.IXof 10036 Eart D.E. Ave.. tiooartptowl htwhiifc naor car beiof Ry Amy N Dtfew. 23. of 6265*3 n»wh, Lor 110, Hartville. Oiponii aaMOnffia n northbound oa CWM M Road aad DePkw easr- Mftwaadi 22. of fc » injurwd. ummerFest kicks off TONIGHT with bed race bee. Hartville Aapela DePew. "•PM Golf’s toughest nine holes .it by Hue entMM rad Nfapad. Haute ra MM trtMtipk coorrom red ruiaaad later. Mice IMd no ctana in rte The Hastings Scsquicentennial, featuring SummerFest activities ranging from the apP^ance of a dQZcn bands and singers to near­ ly 200 arts and crafts booths and the alwayspopular parade, begins its weekend schedule tonight. The threc-day extravaganza begins at 7 Carswerwefor dear, rolls over From 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., a teen street dance featuring Free Flight will take place at the library stage while at the courthouse stage. Armor will play its Christian rock music. The highlight of Friday's activities is the 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. juried arts and crafts fair. The musical lineup includes historical music (one time only) by Candance Anderson at 10 a.m. on the courthouse stage; Leo Hine (vocal-guitar) at 12 p.m.; the Thomapple River Boys (bluegrass) at 2:30 p.m.; Unique Washtub Band at 4 p.m.; Lip Synk contest; The Sounds of Nashville (country) at 5 p.m.; Scott Kane (gospel music) at 6 p.m.; Diane Ferris (gospel) at 6:30; Russ AUgater (piano­ vocal) at 7 p.m.; Ed Englerth (vocal-guitar) at 8 p.m.; Pacific Trio and Continuum at 8 p.m.; and the Armada (rock) at 8:30 p.m. Saturday begins with a 150k bike ride at 7 a.m. at the fairgrounds and a biathlon at 8:30 a.m. Also included in the day's activities is an P m. with bed race entrants teanng down Coon Street. Kicking off the weekend’s wide variety of musical entertainment at 7 p.m. on the ctxirthouse stage will be "The Cry." a rock band from Delton. The Cry, working on their first album, features Dion Noddy on bass, Norbert White on drums and Todd Ruthruff on guitar. Also tonight at 8:30 p.m.. The Delton Sweet Adelines and the Great Lake Chorus wffl share the spotlight at Central Auditorium with their renditions of barbershop vehKda at 1:30 a.nu Sartty after a deer ran iafraatof teaaadheraaoff theude entertainment. arts and crafts show at 10 a.m.; the SummcrFest parade at noon; Hastings City Bank ice cream social and Scottville Clown Band concert in the bank parking lot following the parade; a karate demonstration at 2:30; and a presentation by the Caledonia Dance Studio at 4 p.m. on the Court Street stage. Musical activities include Devon Capman (music-comedy) at 11 a.m.; a fiddlers concert at 1 p.m.; Candace Anderson (folk) at I p.m.; the Hastings City Band at 3 p.m.; the Mc­ Caslins (gospel) from South Bend. Indiana* Khara (gospel) at 5 p.m.; fiddlers jamboree at 5 p.m.; Herb Roberts (country gospel) at 6 p.m.; Wasepi Bluegrass Gospel Singers at 7 p.m.; ECHO (rock) at the 8 p.m. street dance; and Selah (comtemporary Christian) at 10 p.m. For a complete list and schedule of SummerFest activities, see page 12. aurtaiaod lurte errth. They were nor admiwed aad were reieaied following treatment. Judge disqualifies himself for re-trial Mry Clrerdl lodpe Richard M. Shower dirqualiOed Hmaelf Friday from (raiding over rte retrial of former Huimge reaiden George W. Scobey. 46. who a charged with aeaaaUy auauhing a 13-year-oid girl. Shorter granted a **ra motion ark ing that he be dii^MBed. Mating that he believer after (raiding ovre Scobey's Tint trial that Scobey a parky. Scobey'! I9M rawvictioa on charges of firs degree criminal rexnal coaducl waa recently overturned by the Michigan Court of Appeal!, which tided that satemema by a high rchool corartor and the mortar of a friend of die victim had been iacorreedy admitted into evidence during Scobey't trial. Sburter raid Friday Aut by the time the jury', guilty verdict war read in the I9S4 trial, he wm convinced of Scobey't guilt. He raid that rather than have it argued al the appeilaae level that he had already made up hit Mita) about Scobey't guilt or innocence at the san of the second trial, he would grant the petition to change judges. Judge Hudson E. Deming was assign­ ed the case and a Sept 5 pre-trial set Flexfab owners buy hose company On Wednesday. Aug. 20. D.A. "Douglas" DeCamp announced that he aad W.G. "Bill" Pierce purchased Federal Hone Manufacturing Corp. Federal Hose, with nlants in Painesville, Ohio and Fremont, Calif., has been in the hose business since 1921. Federal's prin­ cipal products are flexible metal hose plus automatically made fabric ducting. Pierce and DeCamp own Flexfab Inc. located in Hastings. Mich. Flexfab, found­ ed 25 years ago. has approximately 300 employees, and manufactures a wide variety of Elastomeric engineered flexible products. DeCamp sa.d he and Pierce are "confi­ dent that both companies will benefit from this purchase." Hastings Chamber sets dinner date Hasting^Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual dinner on Wednes­ day. Sept 10. Beginning with a social hour and hors d’ oeuvres at the Com­ munity Building at 6 p.m. Featured will be a program by Director of the Michigan Department of Commerce. Dinner will follow at the County Seat. You may contact the Chamber for addi­ tional information, registration and fees. \We encourage everyone to attend this program. . Bernie Norttiouse, employed by Caledonia Masonry, moves a load of bricks Into the annex through an open window. The first floor of the building Is scheduled to be barrier free by the beginning of the school year. Central School Annex undergoing face-lift From the looks of it now, with dust-covered floors, toilets in classrooms, a big hole where there should be an elevator and walk exposing their innards, the Centra] School Annex cer­ tainly does not look like it will be usable before school commences. But everything is right on schedule, says Carl Schoessel. superintendent of Hastings Area Schools, as he was told by the architect from Daverman and Associates who discussed the progress of the project with the contractor. Visser Bros., also of Grand Rapids. Due to the time factor, the renovation was not scheduled to be totally finished by the first day of school, but was planned to have a “barrier free” first floor by that time. The majority of work, besides installing energy efficient materials and updating the ap­ pearance of the structure is to make it accessi­ ble for handicapped students. This includes installing an elevator, pouring a cement ramp leading up to the building, widening a few doorways and redesigning the restrooms to accommodate the physically handicapped. The work being done will result in the building being the most energy efficient in the school system, says Schoessel. New windows, designed to conserve energy, will be installed on both floors and a special covering will be applied to the outside walls which will not only help the building re­ tain heat in the winter and prevent excess heat in the summer, but will change the appearance of the 94-year-old stiucturc. When completed, the outside will have a stucco-type look, with the mam part of the building being painted a cream color and the trim, a tan color, says Schoessel. Schoessel added he was told by the architect that when the work is nearing completion, the school officials will be surprised at how quickly everything comes together. /sts/s/slrin/v cnecKing f over fl nQ I OlcinS! . ■ Checking over plans for staging SummerFest on the Courthouse square and surrounding areas are (from left) John Warren, who Is In charge of this Thursday night's events and the Saturday run; Barb Benner, chairman of Frlday and Sa,urday's juried arts and crafts show; Al Jarvis, general chairman of SummerFest activities; and Steve Steward, co chair of the entertainment on the library and Court St. stages. Police arrest attempted murder suspect Beating victim Barbara A. Thornburgh says she hopes a 31-year-old Kalamazoo man be­ ing charged with attacking her in her Charlton Park Road home is “really the right one". “1 wouldn't want anyone else to have to go through what I did," the 49-year-old homemaker said Tuesday. Arrested in Kalamazoo last Wednesday was Bradley M. Fee of 4305 Duke St.. Kalamazoo. Fee is due to be arraigned shortly in Barry County District Court on charges of assault with intent to commit murder, unarmed rob­ bery and breaking and entering. Police caught up with Fee after an off-duty Kalamazoo County Sheriff s deputy sighted Fee's van Aug. 13 and gave the license plate number to Kalamazoo County Sheriff s detec­ tives. according to Barry County Sheriff s Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott. The van matched the description of one be­ ing driven by Thornburgh's assailant at the time of the assault. DeMott said. Kalamazoo County detectives brought Fee in for questioning. DeMott said, and subse­ quently connected Fee to both the Thornburgh assault and a break-in in Kalamazoo County. Fee was then arrested in Kalamazoo County on charges of breaking and entering the Kalamazoo home. He is currently in Kalamazoo County Jail awaiting preliminary exam on the Kalamazoo County break in charges. Bond in that case was set at S50.000. DeMott said he wasn't sure when his department would bring Fee over to Barry County for arraignment on the attempted murder charges. The Kalamazoo County burglary occurred only three hours before the Thornburgh aw«ult. Thornburgh surprised an intruder in her Barry County home at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 6. The assailant became violent and struck Thornburgh repeatedly with her dining room chairs until she passed out. The Kalamazoo burglary occurred at 11:30 ■ m. the same day at a home on East R Avenue in the southeast end of Kalamazoo County. Detective Ken Blue of the Kalamazoo County Sheriffs Department said The burglar was also surprised by the ' °f KalanUi°° Countv home. DeMott said DeMott sa.d the owner of the home and her children drove into their driveway and saw a parked silver and red van. As the family was exiting the car. DeMott said, a man came around the side of the house from the back and approached them, asking for directions. He then got in his van and left DeMott said. Upon entering her home, the woman found she had been burglarized. DeMott said The front door had been broken into and some jewelry was missing from the house. DeMott speculated that the burglar headed out the back door of the home when the family drove in the driveway. The assailant is then believed to have tried to break in to a home on North Avenue in Barry County, but left after he discovered so­ meone home. DeMott said. He showed up at the Thornburgh residence somewhere around 2:30 p.m. and a few minutes later Thornburgh walked in. Thornburgh said she was returning from the Barry County Fairgrounds in Hastings, where she had been working on the books for the Barry County Fair Board (she is board treasurer). She said her husband Glenn was at work in Kalamazoo at the time of the assault. Her 21-year-old son was also working and her 19-year-old daughter had just left for work. The house was only unoccupied some 10 to 14 minutes. DeMott said, before Thornburgh ar­ rived home. The burglar demanded money from Thorn­ burgh and then beat her with two chairs, leav­ ing her "for dead". DeMott said. The back of Thornburgh's head was severe­ ly cut in the attack. Thornburgh said, and it took some 40 stitches to sew her scalp back up. She was kept at Pennock Hospital until Iasi Wednesday. Tuesday she said she was feeling "quite well" but was still "a little slow”. Thornburgh said neighbors and friends were "shocked that something like this could happen" and said she had the same reaction, "ft's just not the son of thing that happens to people." She said, however, that she managed to maintain her trust in people, in spite of the incident. "I'm still trusting, but now I am also a little leery." She doesn’t "go where there are strange vehicles" anymore, she said, and doors and cars that went unlocked previously are being carefully secured now. "Other than that, things are back to normal.” Thornburgh said she hopes whoever assaulted her. whether it is proved to be Fve or someone else, "gets some help,” she said, because "I think he's sick." County 4-H camp for sale The more than 50-years-old Barry County 4-H camp located on Algonquin Lake is for sale, the county Parks and Recreation Board decided last week. Situated among 50-year-old red pine trees, the camp is nearly 40 acres in size and con­ tains a swimming pool, dining hall, four cabins, restrooms and lake frontage, ft will be sold using a bidding procedure coordinated by Charhon Park Director Diane Szewczyk. Built in the 1930s and updated in the 1960s, the camp was used as an educational facility for 4-H youth from Barry as well as other Michigan counties, former county extension director Art Steeby said. He said the camp was forced to close its operation in the mid-1970s due to a loss of in­ terest. which created a lack of funds. A discontinuation of the federally-funded CETA program, which provided workers for the camp, was also a factor in its demise, Steeby said. "Wc were real sorry to see it close but without funds, we couldn't operate the facili­ ty,” he said. �Pafle2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 21.1986 Jury could have been prejudiced, Fee’s attny. says Sesquicentennial license plates available A specially designed plate bearing the Hastings Sesquicentennial logo will be on sale for $5 during the three day SummerFest celebration. Ses­ quicentennial Chairman John Barnett, left, and Ralph Shirkey, the designer of the special symbol, note that T-shirts will also be available for $7.50 and sesquicentennial buttons can be purchased for $.50. South Jefferson Street News ( EVENTS Everything’s set, the preparations have been made and all that remains for a successful SummerFest/Sesquicentennlal celebration is your participa­ tion. Grab a schedule, check out the entertainment, food, arts, crafts and other events, then join us downtown for the biggest celebration yet. 1. Sesqulsensatlon Variety Show - Tues­ day, August 19. The kids decided to get together and put on a show to celebrate Hastings* Birthday. Sounds like a movie plot. Take this opportunity to see and hear the quality and variety of entertainment talent your friends and neighbors have by attending the show at Central Auditorium, 8 p.m. Tickets are $2.50 around town or at the door. 2. Community Choir Concert • Wednes­ day. August 20. Mo-mon Tabernacle Choir eat your heart out. Hastings* own community choir is in concert this evening and they are very good. Tick­ ets at the door, Central Auditorium, 8 3. Bed Race - Thursday. August 21. The annual Bed Race, barbershop singing and a teen Street Dance highlight Thursday's SummerFest events. Also, take time out from the busy celebra­ tion to give blood. The Hastings Rotary and Klwanls clubs do bloody battle again this Thursday afternoon at the Moose Lodge. Blood is especially needed during the summer vacation months and your help is vital if the goal of 150 pints Is to be met. Just tell them ROTARY or Klwanls sent you. Stop at Bosley's after you give and we will buy you a Cone Zone cone to help you get back in shape for Summer­ Fest. Hot Dog - Friday, August 22. On Friday, Arts and Crafts fill the Courthouse lawn, entertainment continues all day long, and you can dance the night away. Also, SummerFest’s biggest bargain, the famous Rotary Hot Dog and Coke for $1.00 Is back this year. Legal Notice and all inlarMts in. or lion* upon tho land* heroin described: lawfully mode of the following describad land for unpaid taxes thereon, and that the undersign­ ed has title thereto under tax deed or deeds issued therefor, and that you are entitled to a reconveyance thereof, al any time within 6 month* after return of service of this notice, upon payment to the undersigned or Io the Treasurer of the County in which the lands lie, of all sums paid upon such purchase, together with 50 per centum ad­ ditional thereto, and the fees of the Sheriff for the service or cost of publication of this notice, to be computed as upon personal ser­ vice of a summons upon com­ mencement of suit, and the fur­ ther sum of five dollars for each description without other oddio* aforesaid is not mode, the undersigned will institute Pro­ ceedings for possession of the land. STATE OF MICHIGAN. COUNTY OF Barry Lot 6 4 7 Sam Bravata Plat, Orangeville Twp. according to plat thereof Town 2N, Range I0W. $448.99 1982. Sheriff. Roxoll or Clara Sfonian Address: Middleville, Ml 49333 4550 Sialo Rd. (8-28) The attorney for Plainwell resident Sharon L. Fee tried to stall her sentencing on drug charges Tuesday, telling Circuit Judge Hud­ son E. Deming that he may want to call for a new trial. Lawyer David H. Tripp told Judge Deming he wanted to interview an ex-policeman who sat on the jury to determine whether he had prejudiced the jury. Tripp asked that sentencing be adjourned until September 5. Judge Deming denied Tripp’s request, say­ ing that almost a month had lapsed since Fee's conviction and "cases do have to come to an end.” Deming told Tripp he could file a motion for a re-trial after Fee was sentenced if he chose to. Tripp said the ex-policeman failed to list on his juror's questionnaire form that he was a former police officer and also answered "no" to the question of whether or not he had ever had to testify in court proceedings. Tripp told the court he was "entitled to hase good information on the (jury) question­ naires" when making a determination of which jurors to challenge during the jury selection process. Prairieville police said the juror in question was only a reserve officer and may not have had to testify in any police cases. They said the juror's stint as a policeman had been many years ago, and the questionnaire only requires jurors to list their last three places of employment. When Tripp failed in his motion to adjourn sentencing, he asked that Fee be allowed two weeks at home before being required to go to jail, if jail time was part of her sentence. Fee reiterated that request, telling the judge she needed time to get her 16-ycar-old daughter settled in with relatives. She and Tripp requested that a minimal amount of jail time be given to her and that she be granted work release if she was jailed. Judge Deming, telling Fee he thought originally that she "ought to go to prison", sentenced her instead to one year in Barry County Jail as part of a five-year probationary period she must serve. Work release was not granted, and Fee’s bond was canceled, meaning she had to start serving her sentence immediately. Fee walked out of the courtroom in tears. She maintained during her trial that drugs discovered in her home after a raid by Prairieville Township police were brought in by men attending a party her daughter was holding the night of the raid. When police raided the home March 7. they, found some 27 boys and girls in Fee's garns‘‘ a keg of beer, and some drugs in one <»f the bedrooms. Fee was serving probation for a felony con­ viction of welfare fraud in Kalamazoo County when arrested on the drug charges. Fee’s prior record was cited by prosecutor Dale Crowley as one reason why Fee was "not a good candidate for work release." Crowley said the probation department’s pre-sentence report indicated that Fee "is an associate of. the girlfriend of. a convicted drug dealer." As part of Fee's probation, she was ordered to complete 400 hours of community service and voluntarily submit urine samples to her probation agent upon request. Historical Society looking over Upjohn artifacts Members of the Barry County Historical Society with the recently-acquired collection of Dr. William A. Upjohn membriabilia are (from left) Catherine Lucas. Joyce Weinbrecht, Mike Hook and Diana Phillips. The collection in­ cludes 19th century medical literature, a family ancestry chart, old newspaper clippings, a travel account of the family’s move from England to the U.S., and over 100 letters which portray everyday family life in the 1800s. Economics expert is BIE Breakfast speaker ‘Optimists Are Not Near Sighted," says Dr. Robert Mills and on Tuesday. Sept. 2, he’ll tell a Hastings audience why. Mills, director of the Center for Economic Education at Central Michigan University, is slated to be the keynote speaker at the annual Business. Industry and Education (BIE) Breakfast. The breakfast, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Hastings rPublic uwiiv Schools, will _ _____ be„ held at 7 a.m. in the cafeteria of Hastings High School" --------«■ — --------e-------------- manage­ Mills is a professor of personnel ment and formerly chairman of the Depart­ ment of Educational Administration at CMU. He has been on the staff at Centra) for 16 years. In addition to his academic duties, he is also an independent businessman. Until recently, he owned a sporting goods store and he con­ tinues to own an apartment complex. His wife is a real estate agent. Mills has been a consultant for General Motors and Dow Chemical and a teacher for the Michigan State Police. Following the breakfast, Mills will meet with members of the Hastings school staff. Tickets for the breakfast are $3.00 and are being sold at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office, J-Ad Graphics, Hastings High School and the school administration office. 5. Grand Parade - Saturday, August 23. Saturday's events begin with the 10 K Run, continue with the Grand Parade at noon, an Ice cream social at Has­ tings City Bank after the parade, and entertainment until midnight. * 6. Antique Fire Muster - Sunday, August 24. After breakfast during the Dawn Patrol at the Hastings Airport, visit Chariton Park and enjoy the annual Antique Fire Muster. Blackwood Brothers - Monday, August 25. The Blackwood Brothers a e in concert at Central Auditorium this evening. Sesqulcentennlal Ball - October 11. Start planning your outfit now for the Sesqulcentennlal Ball on October 11. This will be the final event of the Sesqulcentennlal celebration. 9. Souvenirs of SummerFest/Sesqulcentennial are for sale around town. Your purchase of these Items helps to pay for the celebration. This and any other financial support you can lend is much appreciated. 10. Ogden Nash’s Birthday - August 19. Fun time in Hastings for the whole family. Something for everyone — Arts, crafts, foods of many kinds... a wide variety of entertainment and an opportunity to get into the spirit of the community with k your neighbors. Were happy to be a part of it! Little Bucky celebrates Ozma’s Birth­ day (August 21) by having a sale this week. The Buck is a wizard when It comes to finding weekly specials and you can take advantage of his magical prices every week in our Reminder ad. 2. Get your SummerFest pictures deve­ loped at Bosley's on Wednesday dur­ ing Double Print Day. Take a relaxing break during Summer­ Fest and stroll down South Jefferson Street, shop our air conditioned stores and enjoy our friendly service. Parking is free when you Shop South Jefferson Street or Downtown Has­ tings. You may park free in the lot behind Bosley's or If you use a meter, get free "Gobbler Food" at Bosley’s. Rational ”3ll0ANK of QUOTE: "Life it not having been told that the man has just waxed the floor." — Ogden Nash OSLEY“ Throngs of friends, colleagues and well-wishers were on hand Tuesday to wish Barry County Probate Court Judge Richard Loughrin a happy retire­ ment. Loughrin received many tributes including a Michigan Senate resolu­ tion in appreciation of his "integrity, honor, skill and justice that he has brought to the Judicial Branch" of government In the county. He also received a special Legislative tribute which called him a "dynamic force" in many organizations and also praised his high ethical standands. The judge is shown with his family as he displays the statue he received as a retirement gift from his staff. They are his wife, Mary Ruth, son Brian and daughter Rita. Another daughter, Ellen of Green Bay, Wis., was unable to attend because of business commitments. FRIDAY and SATURDAY ... AUGUST 22 & 23 ® ( AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK ’•PHARmncY* Judge Loughrin honored at retirement party WEST STATE AT BROADWAY [Hastings didate for Court^Mppeals district Hlywas oneo?'8"31* 9°un,y and a can’ MEMBER FDIC ALL DEPOSITS INSURED UP TO ‘lOO.OOO00 �VIEWPOINT Police call for speed reductions after head-on A head-on crash between a car and a van near Gull Lake in southwest Barn County has once again prompted police to call for reduced speeds along a section of M-43 at the north end of Gull Lake. Prairieville Police Chiet Tom Pennock said the section of road in question contains many curves, is highly congested, and has been the scene of numerous serious accidents. Curves along that section of M-43 have on­ ly suggested speed limits. Pennock said. He would like to see the speed in that area reduced from 55 mph to 35 mph. Requests by Prairieville Township officials to have the speed limit reduced in that area have been denied by the state highway depart­ ment, Pennock said. The latest accident occurred Friday at 6:15 p.m. at the comer of M-43 and E. Shore Drive Pennock said Linda E. Comer. 32. of 2235 Fairfield. Parchment, was eastbound on M-43 when she failed <o negotiate a curve and struck a westbound van head on. Comer had to be transported to Borgess Hospital by helicopter, where she w.w listed Wednesday in fair condition with multiple injuries. r Pennock said seven people in the van in­ cluding driver Orlando W. Stephenson. 44 of 2077 Woodbum Dr.. Grand Rapids’ a 33-year-old woman, a 34-year-old man. a seven-year-old boy. two live-year-old girls and a four-year-old boy were uninjured in the crash. Pennock gave credit for the lack of injuries to the fact that everyone in the van was belted in. Comer had to be cut out of her vehicle by the Barry-Prairievillc-Hope Fire Depart­ ment’s mechanical extrication device, the Jaws of Life. She was cited for driving to the left of the center line. Young offenders ask for clean slate by the courts Five area youths accused of everything from car theft to check forgery have applied to have their records “wiped clean". The young men asked for "Youthful Trainee" status in Barry County Circuit Court Friday. “Youthful Trainee" status would allow the youths to serve probation without ever being convicted of a crime, if probation is suc­ cessful, the court expunges all records of the offense. Applying for the program Friday were brothers David and Jeffery Howell and Mark Drenton, all of Middleville, Ronald L. Watts of Battle Creek and Scott C. Dolfman of Delton. The large number of Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA) applications Friday sur­ prised court officials, who said that five ap­ plications in one morning represented almost half the usual number of HYTA applications per year. Youths 17 to 20 years old charged with their first felony offense are eligible for the pro­ gram. county probation agent Dennis Robydck said. “It’s a break for young guys.” he explain­ ed. saying that the program in effect ‘wipes the slate clean’ so offenders do not have the burden of a felony conviction hanging over their heads the rest of their lives. The probationary period can be no longer than three years. Robydek said. Terms of the probation are set by the circuit judge. They could include curfew, paying restitution for anything stolen or damaged, substance abuse counseling or high school course work if applicable. David Howell, 18, and brother Jeffrey, 17, of 5675 N. Middleville Rd., are accused of stealing a radio out of a car. Drenton. 17. of 5495 Stimson Rd., is accus­ ed of forging and attempting to cash two checks. Watts, 18, of 3948 Watkins, has been charged with stealing an automobile. And Dolfman. 17. of 6387 Osborne Rd., faces one count of forgery and one count of uttering and publishing (cashing a forged check). All five cases were referred to the county probation department for investigation. The probation department must submit a report on the applicant, and the circuit court judge must then rule on whether trainee status will be allowed at a hearing on the matter. PUBLIC OPINION: Taking more safety precautions at home? Joan Rayner Louise Replogle Here's the Question: After a recent incident when a rural Burr. Count! woman was awuulled In her home by a burglar, the Banner received some comments that members of the pubhc were prompted to beef up their home security and safety measures. The Banner wondered just how widespread an elfect the shocking incident had on area resident!, and asked a few if they were tak­ ing more precautions with their family and belongings. Joan Rawer. Hastings- T always have taken precautions). I think there ought to he more patrols out than we ve got. I know money is light...! saw a car near my hou* the other day with an out of slate .cense plate and 1 warned my boy to be careful. Peoplehave got to take precautions. 1 m always v when a stranger comes to my door my boy not to open the door to slranl-'r'u Pt . pte need to be careful. Be nosey, find mt- and know what's going on al y«ur ncig Bart> Brand Louise Replogle, Hastings — “I really haven’t taken more precautions than I always have. I’ve always been quite cautous.” Barb Brand, Hastings — “When 1 got home the other day my door was unlocked because it didn’t latch. When you hear of things like that (the assault) happening, yes. you are more careful. I’m more careful." Betty Dahlhouser, Hastings — "Most definitely. 1 make sure all my doors are lock­ ed. both on the house and car doors. I'm more aware of taking precautions...It's scary and 1 keep the doors locked even during the day when I’m there." John Warren. Hastings — “No. we started locking our doors a few years ago. Un­ til that we used to be a free-and-easy type family, but now there are all the stupid things that go on so we started locking the door. Even when I go running in the morning. 1 hope somebody is awake when I get back because the door is locked." Loren Challender. Potterville — "It would make me do it if I was living in this area." Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hometown fun is always “BEST” This year's Sesquicentennial SummerFest is one of the biggest celebrations in our town’s history and it proves once again that the best fun is the fun that we have in our hometown. Just about everyone has some favor'te part of SummerFest that they enjoy and with the additional Sesquicentennial events, the celebration brings people together from every part of the community. Throughout the year every town has its ups and downs, times when the public is opposed to the government, the parents are upset at the schools, workers are in conflict with their employers and ‘Mr. & Mrs. Hastings’...congratulated even sports teams have trouble getting along. But people in a com­ munity must remember in times of conflict that other events bring U.S. Rep. Paul Henry (right), R-Grand Rapids, joined the local community in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Melvin F. Jacobs on being named "Mr. and Mrs. Hastings" for the Sesquicentennial SummerFest. The award presenta­ tion took place at the Community Picnic held on the lawn of the Barry Coun­ ty Courthouse, Saturday. us together. The Sesquicentennial SummerFest brings us together and brings out our best. Already, we’ve seen the Community Picnic on Saturday that at­ Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs publish the Hastings Banner and Reminder. The award was given by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce using nominations from the community. tracted several hundred people, the gospel sing on Sunday and the variety show on Tuesday, which brought out a large crowd to see local talent. Wednesday night’s Community Choir Concert featured 75 local voices. The key to this weekend’s fun is that many of the activities feature local people and are attended by local people. We'll be there Hastings Klwanls mem ber James Fisher (right) was all smiles as he sold a box lunch to Charlie Collins at the Commun­ ity Picnic, Saturday. Klwanls provided the meal, the Order of the Eastern Star sold des­ sert and the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce sold beverages. and we hope that you will be too. Delton woman dies in Kalamazoo auto crash Cowboy “rescuing” damsel in distress charged with assault A Delton youth arguing with his girlfriend in the center of Maple Street in Delton shortly after midnight Aug. 15 was accosted and stab­ bed by a knife-toting cowboy who told the youth "I don’t believe in hitting women." Devin T. Dye. 16. of 10694 S. Cobb RdDelton. suffered superficial stomach wounds in the assault, for which he did not seek treat­ ment. according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. A suspect in the incident, Wayne A. Ruthruff, 25, of no known address, has been arrested and charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. Deputies said Ruthruff and another man stopped their car near the dueling couple and Ruthruff, sporting a cowboy hat and wearing a vest, got out of the car and approached Dye. Seven-year-old killed in traffic mishap Saturday A seven-year-old Hastings girl died Satur­ day afternoon at Borgess Hospital some five hours after a car struck her as she was cross­ ing M-79. Amy Lynn VanAman of 3079 E. Quimby Rd. was standing at her mailbox across the road from her house when she suddenly darted out into the road and was struck by an oncoming car. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Team report. VanAman was hit by a car being driven by Laurence W. Wilson, 70. of 106 N. Main. Nashville. Wilson was eastbound on M-79. state police said, and saw the girl standing by the mailbox. Wilson told police that the girl looked at him and then "ran out in front" of him. “He said he couldn't turn or stop in time to avoid hitting the child," state police said VanAman’s home was located on the north side of M-79 and the mailbox on the south side of the road. VanAman was headed back across the road toward her house, which is located east of McKeown Road, when the ac­ cident occurred, police said. The girl was transported to Pennock Hospital and then later transferred to Borgess. where she died of multiple injuries at 4:51 p.m. Saturday. A graveside service was held Tuesday at Hastings Township Cemetery. VanAman was born in 1978 in Hastings, the daughter of Brian L. and Janice K VanAman. She would have been in second grade at Northeastern School in Hastings She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hastings and participated in its Awana Youth Group. Besides her parents, she is survived by a younger brother and a younger sister, grand­ parents. great-grandparents, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral arrangements were made through Girrbuch Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church. Dye. who has had his share of troubles this year (he was one of four civilians and four police officers injured in a mobile home ex­ plosion on Cedar Creek Road this January), moved with his girlfriend onto the lawn of the girlfriend's Maple Street residence, police said. Ruthruff allegedly pulled a knife and began waving it at Dye. Dye ran into the girlfriend’s house, he told police, then came out later and attempted to do battle with the man with an arrow. Dye then went back into his girlfriend's house and escaped from another exit, making his way to a nearby gas station, he told police. The cowboy found Dye at the gas station. Dye told police. A 15-year-old girl intervened between the two men long enough for Dye to make good his escape into some nearby bushes, he said. Police had been called to the scene and after looking for Dye. approached Ruthruff and his companion, who were hanging out on the street. Ruthruff was discovered to have an illegal knife in his possession and deputies arrested him on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, they said. When they were later able to locate Dye and heard his and other witnesses’ stories, the assault charge was added on to the weapons charge, deputies said. During the ride to the county jail, the suspect told deputies that "he had not stuck anyone" and asked the police to let him go. Ruthruff told police that if they kept him in custody, they would be "signing his death warrant". He said a motorcycle gang called "The Avengers" had “a contract out on him for SI00 and the deputies "might as well take him to Kinky’s house and have it over with." Police asked who "Kinky" was and Ruthruff refused to say. but told deputies “his death would be in their hands." Ruthruff told deputies he got into trouble with the Avengers over a drug deal. When asked about the alleged assault against Dye Ruthruff told police he didn’t know anything about an assault but was ’thinking about pressing charges against a guy who cut him with an arrow.' Ruthruff was arraigned on the charges in Barry County District Court and a Aug. 22 preliminary exam set. A 46-year-old Delton woman died and her husband was seriously injured last Wednesday when their automobile was involved in an ac­ cident in Richland Township. Kalamazoo County. Another Drhpn woman was treated and released in the accident. Darlene L. Carman of 7248 S. Crooked Lake Dr. was pronounced dead at 8:07 p.m. Aug. 13 at Borgess Hospital, some two hours after the 5:50 p.m. accident. Kalamazoo County Sheriffs deputies report that Carman was riding in a car driven by hus­ band Bruce when he attempted to make a left turn onto East C Avenue from N. 32nd Street. Carman, who was southbound on N. 32nd, turned into the path of a car headed north, deputies said. The oncoming car struck the Carman car broadside, deputies said. The other car. driven by Lila J. Gray. 40, of 7433 Delton Rd., Delton, had just gone around the right side of a northbound semi waiting to make a left turn when it collided with the Carman car, deputies said. Victims were taken to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Bruce Carman suffered broken ribs and a broken pelvis and was listed in good condition Wednesday. Gray was treated for a chest injury and released. Mrs. Carman was taken to Williams Funeral Home in Delton, where services were held Saturday. Burial was at Prairieville Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, three sisters, three brothers, and many nieces Lnd nephews. She graduated from Plainwell High School in 1958. She was a member of the Milo Bible Church. LETTERS (to the Editor) Handgun laws comments opposed To the editor: In the Banner dated August 14, the Ann Landers column featured one of her usual diatribes against private gun ownership. Ann Landers is an individual from a rich, economically well-situated family, and con­ siders herself a cut above the average citizen. It is not suprising that such a person has an ir­ rational fear of the common people, and would like to see them disarmed. The letter she responded to asked the ques­ tion, “Why isn’t a national poll taken of the citizenry to find out if the majority of people want the man on the street to be able to buy a gun with no questions asked?" Such a question betrays the ignorance of most firearms ownership critics. As a mater of fact, questions are asked of every firearm purchaser in the United States who purchases a firearm from a licensed dealer. Questions are not asked, however, by illegal dealers, which are often the same people who market other illegal products, like herion and cocaine. This black market supply will not be reduc­ ed by a handgun ban, but will probably have a considerble incease in business from those who will be forced to turn to the black market to obtain handguns for self-protection. The lady who would have shot her spouse abusing husband, cited in the letter, is a red herring. It simply proves that only persons engaged in criminal acts are in serious danger from private handgun owners. Another red herring is the proposed ban on "Saturday Night Specials". The advocates of the ban are proposing a measure to eliminate all concealable handguns from the legitimate market, they will levc the poor without self­ protection, and have no significant effect on the illegal market except to possibly improve the quality of firearms available to lawbreakers. In actual fact, the proponents of the ban want to eliminate all handguns, and deceive people into believing that a "Saturday Night Special” ban will not mean confiscation of privately-owned high quality handguns. It is obvious to me that advocates of any kind of handgun ban are demonstrably ig­ norant of current firearms laws, deceitful when it comes to identifying their real goals, and illogical in believing that more laws will have any effect on current lawbreakers. I have difficulty taking people with those kind of thinking aberrations seriously. Sincerely, Frederick G. Schantz Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages Send form PS. 3579 to P O. Bo« 8 (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Vol 131 No. 34 - Thursday. August 21,1986 Subscription Rales 511.00 per year In Barry County: $13.00 per year in adioining counties, and $14.50 per year elsewhere. letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good tasta Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �VIEWPOINT Police call for speed reductions after head-on A head-on crash between a car and a van near Gull Lake in southwest Barn County has once again prompted police to call for reduced speeds along a section of M-43 at the north end of Gull Lake. Prairieville Police Chief Tom Pennock said the section of road in question contains many curves, is highly congested, and has been the scene of numerous serious accidents. Curves along that section of M-43 have on­ ly suggested rpeed limits. Pennock said. He would like to sec the speed in that area reduced from 55 mph to 35 mph. Requests by Prairieville Township officials to have the speed limit reduced in that area have been denied by the state highway depart­ ment. Pennock said. The latest accident occurred Friday at 6:15 p.m. at the comer of M-43 and E. Shore Drive. Pennock said Linda E. Comer. 32. of 2235 Fairfield, 1 archment. was castbound on M-43 when she failed to negotiate a curve and struck a westbound van head on. Comer had to be transported to Borgess Hospital by helicopter, where she was listed Wednesday in fair condition with multiple injuries. Pennock said seven people in the ven, in­ cluding driver Orlando W. Stephenson. 44. of 2077 Woodburn Dr.. Grand Rapids, a 33-year-old woman, a 34-ycar-old man. a seven-year-old boy. two five-year-old girls and a four-year-old boy were uninjured in the crash. Pennock gave credit for the lack of injuries to the fact that everyone in the van was belted in. Comer had to be cut out of her vehicle by the Barry-Prairicville-Hope Fire Depart­ ment's mechanical extrication device, the Jaws of Life. She was cited for driving to the left of the center line. Young offenders ask for clean slate by the courts Five area youths accused of everything from car theft to chccl forgery have applied to have their records "wiped clean". The young men asked for "Youthful Trainee" status in Barry County Circuit Court Friday. "Youthful Trainee" status would allow the youths to serve probation without ever being convicted of a crime. If probation is suc­ cessful. the court expunges all records of the offense. Applying for the program Friday were brothers David and Jeffery Howell and Mark Drenton. all of Middleville. Ronald L. Watts of Battle Creek and Scott C. Dolfman of Delton. The large number of Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA) applications Friday sur­ prised court officials, who said that five ap­ plications in one morning represented almost half the usual number of HYTA applications per year. Youths 17 to 20 years old charged with their first felony offense are eligible for the pro­ gram. county probation agent Dennis Robydek said. "Il's a break for young guys.” he explain­ ed. saying that the program in effect 'wipes the slate clean' so offenders do not have the burden of a felony conviction hanging over their heads the rest of their lives. The probationary period can be no longer than three years. Robydek said. Terms of the probation are set by the circuit judge. They could include curfew, paying restitution for anything stolen or damaged, substance abuse counseling or high school course work if applicable. David Howell. 18. and brother Jeffrey, 17. of 5675 N. Middleville Rd., are accused of stealing a radio out of a car. Drenton. 17. of 5495 Stimson Rd.. is accus­ ed of forging and attempting to cash two checks. Watts. 18. of 3948 Watkins, has been charged with stealing an automobile. And Dolfman. 17. of 6387 Osborne Rd., faces one count of forgery and one count of uttering and publishing (cashing a forged check). All five cases were referred to the county probation department for investigation. The probation department must submit a report on the applicant, and the circuit court judge must then rule on whether trainee status will be allowed at a hearing on the matter. PUBLIC OPINION: Taking more safety precautions at home? Joan Rayner Betty Dahlhouser Louise Replogle John Warren Here's the Question: After a recent incident when a ntrai Bam Count* woman was ncsoulled in her home by a burglar, the Banoer receded some comments that members of the public were prompted to beef up their home security and safety measures. The Banner wondered just how widespread an effect the shocking incident had on area residents, and asked a few If the* were tak­ ing more precautions with their family and belongings. Joan Ratner. Hastings- "I always have (taken precautions). I think there might to be more patrols out than we've got. I know money is tight...I saw a car near my house the other day with an out of stare license plate and I warned my boy to be careful. People tavc got to take precautions. I m always carefu when a stranger comes to my door and I all my boy not to open the door to strangers. Peo­ ple need to be careful Be nosey, find out and know what's going on at your neighbors. Barb Brand Loren Chailender Louise Replogle, Hastings — "I really haven't taken more precautions than I always have. I've always been quite cautous." Barb Brand. Hastings — "When I got home the other day my door was unlocked because it didn't latch. When you hear of things like that (the assault) happening, yes. you arc more careful. I'm more careful." Betty Dahlhouser, Hastings — "Most definitely. I make sure all my doors arc lock­ ed. both on the house and car doors. I'm more aware of taking precautions...It's scary and 1 keep the doors locked even during the day when I'm there." John Warren, Hastings — "No. we started locking our doors a few years ago. Un­ til that we used to be a free-and-easy type family, but now there arc all the stupid things that go on so we started locking the door. Even when I go running in the morning. 1 hope somebody is awake when I get back because the door is locked." Loren Chailender, Potterville — "It would make me do it if I was living in this area." Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL •——--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hometown fun is always “BEST” This year’s Sesquicentennial SummerFest is one of the biggest celebrations in our town’s history and it proves once again that the best fun is the fun that we have in our hometown. Just about everyone has some favorite pan of SummerFest that they enjoy and with the additional Sesquicentennial events, the celebration brings people together from every part of the community. Throughout the year every town has its ups and downs, times when the public is opposed to the government, the parents are upset at the schools, workers are in conflict with their employers and ‘Mr. & Mrs. Hastings’...congratulated even sports teams have trouble getting along. But people in a com­ U.S. Rep. Paul Henry (right), R-Grand Rapids, joined the local community In congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Melvin F. Jacobs on being named "Mr. and Mrs. Hastings" for the Sesquicentennial SummerFest. The award presenta­ tion took place at the Community Picnic held on the lawn of the Barry Coun­ ty Courthouse, Saturdi Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs publish the Hastings Banner and Reminder. The award was given by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce using nominations from the community. munity must remember in times of conflict that other events bring Hastings Kiwanis mem ber James Fisher (right) was all smiles as he sold a box lunch to Charlie Collins at the Commun­ ity Picnic, Saturday. Klwanls provided the meal, the Order of the Eastern Star sold des­ sert and the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce sold beverages. feature local people and are attended by local people. We’ll be there us together. The Sesquicentennial SummerFest brings us together and brings out our best. Already, we’ve seen the Community Picnic on Saturday that at­ tracted several hundred people, the gospel sing on Sunday and the variety show on Tuesday, which brought out a large crowd to see local talent. Wednesday night's Community Choir Concert featured 75 local voices. The key to this weekend's fun is that many of the activities and we hope that you will be too. Delton woman dies in Kalamazoo auto crash ' A 46-year-old Delton woman died and her husband was seriously injured last Wednesday when their automobile was involved in an ac­ cident in Richland Township, Kalamazoo Cowboy “rescuing” damsel in distress charged with assault A Delton youth arguing with his girlfriend in the center of Maple Street in Delton shortly after midnight Aug. 15 was accosted and stab­ bed by a knife-toting cowboy who told the youth "I don't believe in hitting women.” Devin T. Dye. 16. of 10694 S. Cobb Rd.. Delton, suffered superficial stomach wounds in the assault, for which he did not seek treat­ ment. according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. A suspect in the incident. Wayne A. Ruthruff. 25, of no known address, has been arrested and charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. Deputies said Ruthruff and another man stopped their car near the dueling couple and Ruthruff, sporting a cowboy hat and wearing a vest, got out of the car and approached Dye. Seven-year-old killed in traffic mishap Saturday A seven-year-old Hastings girl died Satur­ day afternoon at Borgess Hospital some five hours after a car struck her as she was cross­ ing M-79. Amy Lynn VanAman of 3079 E. Quimby Rd. was standing at her mailbox across the road from her house when she suddenly darted out into the road and was struck by an oncoming car. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Team report. VanAman was hit by a car being driven by Laurence W. Wilson, 70. of 106 N. Main. Nashville. Wilson was eastbound on M-79, state police said, and saw the girl standing by the mailbox. Wilson told police that the girl looked at him and then ran out in front" of him. "He said he couldn't turn or stop in lime to avoid hitting the child." state police said. VanA man's home was located on the north side of M-79 and the mailbox on the south side of the road. VanAman was headed back across the road toward her house, which is located cast of McKeown Road, when the ac­ cident occurred, police said. The girl was transported to Pennock Hospital and then later transferred to Borgess. where she died of multiple injuries al 4:51 p.m. Saturday. A graveside service was held Tuesday at Hastings Township Cemetery. VanAman was bom in 1978 in Hastings, the daughter of Brian L. and Janice K. VanAman. She would have been in second grade at Northeastern School in Hastings. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hastings and participated in its Awana Youth Group. Besides her parents, she is survived by a younger brother and a younger sister, grand­ parents. great-grandparents, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral arrangements were made through Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church. Dye. who has had his share of troubles this year (he was one of four civilians and four police officers injured in a mobile home ex­ plosion on Cedar Creek Road this January), moved with his girlfriend onto the lawn of the girlfriend's Maple Street residence, police said. Ruthruff allegedly pulled a knife and began waving it at Dye. Dye ran into the girlfriend's house, he told police, then came out later and attempted to do battle with the man with an arrow. Dye then went back into his girlfriend's house and escaped from another exit, making his way to a nearby gas station, he told police. The cowboy found Dye at the gas station, Dye told police. A 15-year-old girl intervened between the two men long enough for Dye to make good his escape into some nearby bushes, he said. Police had been called to the scene and after looking for Dye, approached Ruthruff and his companion, who were hanging out on the street. Ruthruff was discovered to have an illegal knife in his possession and deputies arrested him on charges of carrying a concealed County. Another Deltpn woman was treated and released in the accident. Darlene L. Carman of 7248 S. Crooked Lake Dr. was pronounced dead at 8:07 p.m. Aug. 13 at Borgess Hospital, some two hours after the 5:50 p.m. accident. Kalamazoo County Sheriffs deputies report that Carman was riding in a car driven by hus­ band Bruce when he attempted to make a left turn onto East C Avenue from N. 32nd Street. Carman, who was southbound on N. 32nd, turned into the path of a car headed north, deputies said. The oncoming car struck the Carman car broadside, deputies said. Handgun laws comments opposed weapon, they said. When they were later able to locate Dye and heard his and other witnesses’ stories, the assault charge was added on to the weapons charge, deputies said. During the ride to the county jail, the suspect told deputies that "he had not stuck anyone” and asked the police to let him go. Ruthruff told police that if they kept him in custody, they would be “signing his death warrant". He said a motorcycle gang called "The Avengers" had "a contract out on him for SI00 and the deputies "might as well take him to Kinky 's house and have it over with.” Police asked who "Kinky" was and Ruthruff refused to say. but told deputies "his death would be in their hands.” Ruthruff told deputies he got into trouble with the Avenger* over a drug deal. When asked about the alleged assault against Dye Ruthruff told police he didn t know anything about an assault but was 'thinking about pressing charges against a guy who cut him with an arrow.’ Ruthruff was arraigned on the charges in Barry County District Court and a Aug. 22 preliminary exam set. To the editor: In the Banner dated August 14, the Ann Landers column featured one of her usual diatribes against private gun ownership. Ann Landers is an individual from a rich, economically well-situated family, and con­ siders herself a cut above the average citizen. It is not suprising that such a person has an ir­ rational fear of the common people, and would like to see them disarmed. The letter she responded to asked the ques­ tion, "Why isn’t a national poll taken of the citizenry to find out if the majority of people want the man on the street to be able to buy a gun with no questions asked?” Such a question betrays the ignorance of most firearms ownership critics. As a mater of fact, questions are asked of every firearm purchaser in the United Stales who purchases a firearm from a licensed dealer. Questions are not asked, however, by illegal dealers, which are often the same people who market other illegal products, like hcrion and cocaine. This black market supply will not be reduc­ ed by a handgun ban. but will probably have a considerble inccase in business from those who will be forced to turn to the black market to obtain handguns for self-protection. ^Banner Send form P.S. 3579 io P.O. Bo« B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Vol 131 No.34-Thursday,August21,1986 Subscription Rales: SH OO per »•«'" B«"» S13.00 per year in adioming counties. and $14.50 per year elsewhere. The other car, driven by Lila J. Gray, 40, of 7433 Delton Rd., Delton, had just gone around the right side of a northbound semi waiting to make a left turn when it collided with the Carman car, deputies said. Victims were taken to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Bruce Carman suffered broken ribs and a broken pelvis and was listed in good condition Wednesday. Gray was treated for a chest injury and released. Mrs. Carman was taken to Williams Funeral Home in Delton, where services were held Saturday. Burial was at Prairieville Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, three sisters, three brothers, and many nieces and nephews. She graduated from Plainwell High School in 1958. She was a member of the Milo Bible Church. The lady who would have shot her spouse abusing husband, cited in the letter, is a red herring. It simply proves that only persons engaged in criminal acts are in serious danger from private handgun owners. Another red herring is the proposed ban on "Saturday Night Specials". The advocates of the ban are proposing a measure to eliminate all concealable handguns from the legitimate market, they will leve the poor without self­ protection. and have no significant effect on the illegal market except to possibly improve the quality of firearms available to lawbreakers. In actual fact, the proponents of the ban want to eliminate all handguns, and deceive people into believing that a "Saturday Night Special" ban will not mean confiscation of privately-owned high quality handguns. It is obvious to me that advocates of any kind of handgun ban are demonstrably ig­ norant of current firearms laws, deceitful when it comes to identifying their real goals, and illogical in believing that more laws will have any effect on current lawbreakers. I have difficulty taking people with those kind of thinking aberrations seriously. Sincerely. Frederick G. Schantz Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written In good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 21,1986 Georgia Mae Atwood Woodland News WAYLAND - Georgia Mac Atwood. 6), of 12726 Park Rd, Gun Lake, Wayland, died Tuesday Augusl 19. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 23. at the Yankee Spr­ ings Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth W. Garner officiating. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Dallas Frederick Payne RICHLAND Dallas Frederick Payne, of 7822 N. 32nd St., Richland passed away early Monday, August 11, 1986at Borgess Medical Center. Mr. Payne was the son of James and Cassie (Brown) Payne and had lived his entire lifetime in the Richland area. He retired from Edward Industrial Sales, inc. of Kalamazoo this past July. He was a former owner of the Richland Pub. former Michigan State Police Trooper and a former president of the Village of Richland and served on the village council for many years. He was a member of the Richland Masonic Lodge No. 217 F.&A.M. and a 32nd degree Mason; also the Scottish Rite-Grand Rapids Consistory. He was also a member of the Richland Lion's Club and St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church of Gull Lake. He was an Air Force Veteran and a memeber of the Hickory Comers American Legion Post. He was married to Viola Muche August 6, 1942 in Detroit. Surviving besides his wife are tnree daughters, Mrs. Bruce (Patricia) Zantjer, Otsego; Mrs. Daniel (Beverly) Reponen, Maitland, FL; Mrs. Charles (Peggy) Kuiper, Fl. Wayne, IN; a son, Jef­ frey Payne of Decatur, MI; eight grand­ children; one sister, Virginia Brown of Kalamazoo; a daughter, Diana, preceded him in death. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton where a Masonic memorial service was held Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m., and were funeral services were held Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Richard S. Bradford of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church of Gull Lake officiated. Interment Prairie Home Cemetery, Richland. Graveside services under the direction of Richland Masonic Lodge No. 217 F.&A.M. In lieu of flowers, the family desires that memorial con­ tributions be made to St. Timothy's Episcopal Church of Gull Lake. Josephine Reed HASTINGS - Mrs. Albert (Josephine) Reed, 83, of 536 E. Madison St. Hastings died Tuesday August 19. 1986 at Provincial House. She was bom October 9, 1902 in Rutland Township, Barry County, the daughter of Delbert and Nancy (Edger) Dimond. She attended the Edger School. She married Albert Reed on April 15, 1922. They lived in Grand Rapids nine years; mov­ ed to the farmhouse near Thornapple Lake and farmed for 19 years; and came to Hastings in 1950. Mrs. Reed was employed as a telephone operator a few years and worked in housekeeping at Pennock Hospital for five years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Womens Church Circle. She is survived by two sons John W. Reed of Ann Arbor, and Edward L. Reed of Freeport, eight grandchildren, 15 great­ grandchildren, one sister Lila Kress of Grand Rapids. Preceding her in death were her hus­ band, Albert, January 1984, two daughters, Doris May and Donna Marie Reed, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, August 22, at the Wren Funeral Home with Rev. David B. Nelson officiating. Burial will be in the Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church. Helen M. Crebassa Helen M. (Sherwood) Crebassa, 82 of Spr­ ing Lake, formerly of Hastings, died Saturday August 9, 1986 at the North Ottawa Com­ munity Hospital in Muskegon. A private family service was held at the Hastings River­ side Cemetery with arrangement by Wren Funeral Home. Home Hastings. Mrs. Atwood was bom January 29, 1925 in Lola. Kentucky the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Wright. She attended school there. Later moved to Evansville. Ind. and Chicago, com­ ing to her present home in 1975. She is survived by her husband John At­ wood, two sons Wayne Head, at home, Den­ nis Atwood of Pensacola, Fla., one grand­ daughter, two sisters Florida Gibbons of Chicago, Virginia Harmon of Columbus, Ga. She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Darlene L. Carman DELTON - Mrs. Darlene L. Carman, 46, of 7248 S. Crooked Lake Dr., Delton died suddenly Wednesday, August 13, 1986 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo follow­ ing accidental injuries. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 16 at 2 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Pastor Doug Huntington of Milo Bible Church officiated with burial at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Milo Bible Church. Envelopes available at the Funeral Home. Mrs. Carman was bom on May 25, 1940 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Arthur and Doris (Cole) Henry. She graduated from Plainwell High School in 1958. She married Bruce Car­ man on December 20, 1958. She has lived the past 24 years at Crooked Lake address and was formerly of Otsego. During her early married life she worked for the Upjohn Co. in Kalamazoo and Barry Co. Telephone Co. She was a member of the Milo Bible Church Mrs. Carman is survived by her husband, Bruce; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Tena) Null of Kalamazoo and Robin Parrish of Crooked Lake, Delton; three sisters, Mrs. Chester (Lucille) Hulbert of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Patricia Zanke of Alma and Mrs. Alice Hale of Allegan; three brothers, Arthur Henry of Allegan, Daniel Henry of Martin and Ronald Bilbrey of Lebanon. Tenn.; and many nieces and nephews. Amy Lynn VanAman [gH ATTEND SERVICES! CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS. 600 N. Airport Road. Hntlop. 94*2104 RaMelJ Soltaes. branch president, phone 945-2514. Cousosion Kent Gibson (945-4145] aad Id Tbcrasa (7*57240). Sacrament Meeting 9:50 sjn. Sunday School 10.50 ajn.. Primary. Relief Society. Priesthood, and Yosas Women at 11 JO ua. Work Maathag second Thursday 1000-t00 and oserdae dam every Wednesday 7:00 pm Hastings Area HOPt UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 Sooth it M-79. Robert Mayo. paMor, phone 9454995. Robert Fuller, drair director. Sunday sckadula: 9:10 PeUowiMp aad Codos; *55 Sunday School. 11:10 Momioj Worship; 600 p.m Bvenisg Wonhip; 7M p.». Youth MeetlBg. Nursery for all aarvioea. Middleville Area FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer o( Broadway and Center Sirrsts Father Wayne South. Rector. Sunday Eucharist at 10:00 a.m. (Summer schedule). Weekday Eucharists: Wrdnet day. 7:15 S4n.; Thursday, 7:00 p m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 16’4 Wsot Stats Rond. Pastor J-A Campbell. Phone 94^ 2265 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship II IB.; Evening Service 7 pm.; WodModoy Praise Gathering 7 pun. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. BOS 5. Delton Area Michael and Patricia Keeler, Hastings, August 15 at 11:32 p.m. 7 lbs., 7 ozs. 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Evening Service ■ 7JO. Prayer Meeting Wednesday. Night - 7 JO. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Mich. Allan J Wrenink. In­ terim Minister. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Chris­ tian Ed Sunday, Aug 24 - 9 30 Morn.ng Worship Nursery Provided. Broadcast of this service over WBCH-AM and FM. » M Christian Education Teacher's Orientation Meeting Wednesday Aug. 27 ■ 9:30 Women's Association Board Meeting in the Lounge. HASTINGS - Amy Lynn VanAman, 7, of 3079 E. Quimby Rd., Hastings, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 16, 1986. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Tues­ day, August 19, at Hastings Township Cemetery, Pastor Kenneth Gamer officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Amy was bom December 30, 1978 in Hastings, the daughter of Brian L. and Janice K. (Travis) VanAman. She would have beta in second grade at Northeastern School. Sfe was a bom again Christian and was a member of the First Baptist Church, and the Awana Youth Group of the church. Amy is survived by her parents, Brian and Janice VanAman; one sister, Lindsey Ann and one brother Brian J., both at home; pater­ nal grandparents, Cloyd and Jean (Fisher) VanAman of Hastings; maternal grand­ parents, Jasper and Ariita (Cappon) Travis of Hastings; paternal great-grandparents, Harold and Elsie Fisher of Hastings; maternal great­ grandfather, Wilson Travis of Alabama; maternal great-grandmother, Viola Cappon of Woodland; and seveal aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements were by Gin-bach Funeral Home. Jeffery and Brenda Hydon of Olivet a baby girl August 1.1986 at 3:30 p.m. and weighing 6 lbs., 11 ozs. the proud grandparents are Floyd and Audrey Hydon of Battle Creek and Robert and Bette Shapley of Lake Odessa. Mark and Mary Shellenbarger. Lake Odessa, August 6. 2:59 a.m., 5 lbs., 10 ozs Rita Ramos, Lake Odessa, August 5 2-17 p.m., 6 lbs., 9Vi ozs. Leon and Annette Weeks, Hastings. August 7, 4:21 a.m., 8 lbs., 5 ozs. Toni and Jody Hard, Middleville, August 7, Abraham and Diane Brodbcck, Lake Odessa, August 11, 1:17 a.m , 7 lbs ’ 9 ozs IT’S A BOY David and Nancy Allerding, Hastings Blodgett Medical Center. Grand Rapids Julv 20. 5:56 p.m., 8 lbs , 11 ozs. ’ 3 Mary and Frank Endsley, Hastings. August 12, 8:25 a.m., 6 lbs., 12V6 ozs. James and Susan Kapka, Hastings. Aug 7 4:54a.m., 7 lbs.. 7 ozs. * ’ Richard and Anita Fox, Freeport, August 13 at 12:31 p.m. 9 lbs., 4 ozs. Dennis and Paula Rasey, Nashville, August 13 at 6:38 p.m. 7 lbs., 9W ozs. Randal and Barbara Walden, Nashville, August 16 at 11:56 p.m. 7 lbs., 15 ozs. Clifford and Brenda Fox, Nashville, August 19 at 6:54 p.m. 8 lbs., 14'6 ozs. ST. CYRIL h METHODIUS. Gun Lake. Father Waller Spillane. Pastor Phone 792-2M9 Saturday Maas 5 p.m ; Sunday Mau7 30aun and 11:50 a m Moro newt ovary wMk| THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER ItM M. BOSLEY PHARMACY -r^KTV<«M- - Ill S. WI.W ■ 14^343* HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan ________________________________ __ ____________________ Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 Blackbum-Styring vows exchanged Annette McLaury Blackburn and Christopher Styring were united in marriage at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday. August 9. Annette is the daughter of Evelyn and Warren McLaury of Hastings and Christopher is the son of Christine and Edwin Styring of Hastings and Elk Grove, Ill. The double-iing ceremony was performed by Rev. Weenick and inc organist was Barbara Standage. Attended by Carla Garrett, Maid of Honor; Robin Styring, sister of the groom; and Rebecca Whitenight of Penna.; cousin of the groom; the bride wore a floor-length gown of cream satin trimmed with lace. The bride and her attendants carried bouquets of white and dark red silk roses and wore garlands of roses in their hair. Ben and Amy Blackbum, children of the bride, were the ring bearer and flower girl. The groom’s attendants were Mark Owens, best man; Tim Carr and Regan Chase, groomsmen; Scott Edwards and Rick Fay, ushers. The guest book was attended by the bride’s sister, Marie Kineman and the recep­ tion, held in Fellowship Hall, was supervised by Salena McLaury sister of the bride. The reception was attended by friends and relatives from Hastings, Pennsylvania and Illinois. The bride is presently working as assistant manager at Rodce’s . The groom will be beginning a new job us management trainee in the new Battle Creek Big Wheel shoe depart­ ment. The groom is the former assistant coach of the Hastings High School Soccer team. The couple honeymooned in Ohio and will reside in Hastings. Open house for Ethel Carey’s 80th birthday The family of Ethel Carey will be hosting an open house in honor of her 80th birthday on Sunday, August 24, from 2-4 p.m. in the social room at Lake Manor, 1059 Emerson St. Lake Odessa. Your presence is the only gift desired. Marriage licenses announced Timothy Hooper, 18, Middleville and Jayne Door, 17, Middleville. Kenneth Brobst, 25, Alexandria, Ind. and Mary Jane Ainsworth, 23, Freeport. Christopher Pieknik, 23, Bellevue and Debora Garity, 24, Bellevue. David Dakin II, 24, Hastings and Carrie Hoffman, 23, Hastings. William Carter, 27, Ft. Sheridan, III. and Pamela Jo Williams, 23. Nashville. Michael Bagley, 21. Delton and Colleen E. Ellis, 23, Dowling. Mark Joseph Borner, 23, Nashville and Mellissa Kay Birman, 18. Hastings. Gary L. James, 31, Middleville and Denise Strickler, 29. Middleville. Delbert Moore, Jr. 30, Hastings and Deborah H. Collars, 28. Hastings. Robert L. Freese, 54, Hastings and Phyllis Quillen, 53, Hastings. Terry Thomas Quick, 28, Delton and Melissa Jean Gilcher, 20. Delton. John Dryer. Ill, 32, Hastings and Susan Lvnn Case. 29. Hastings. 7th grade orientation planned next week A new program set up to familiarize incom­ ing seventh graders with their new building, teachers and procedures will be held next week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, savs Jerry Horan, Junior High School principal. The dates and times of scheduled attendance vary according to the students' last name. At the pre-school orientation, students will receive class schedules and lockers assignments. Student council members, teachers and counselors will be present to answer any questions and to lead the youngsters on tours through the building, tJeran says. parents are invited to attend the orientation dong with their son or daughter, if possible. Anyone who has not received information on this program or who may have questions can call the principal's office at 945-2451. The Blackwood Brothers (nationally known gospel singers) appearance at the Cen­ tral Auditorium in Hastings at 7 p.m. on Mon­ day evening. August 25. is not sponsored by Woodgrove Christian-Brethren Church. Although this church has sponsored some previous Barry County appearances of this group, this time the concert is being presented in conjunction with the Hastings and Barry County Sesquicentennial. Sons of Royalty, featuring Steve Reid, will also appear. A free will offering will be taken at this concert which is open to the public. Kilpatrick Church Missionary Socity held an all-day meeting Wednesday, August 13. at the church. At noon, they served their monthly missionary dinner io 24 people. This month. Thelma Schaibly was the hostess, and she served comed beef. Scalloped potatoes and fruit salad were among the other dishes served. Dessert was pumpkin and custard pies. The entire meal was delicious. Jo Anne Ellis, postmaster at Lake Odessa, who just returned from a two-wcek stay in Honduras with United Brethren Missionaries, and her daughter, were special guests at the dinner. Mrs. Ellis spoke tothe ladies of the society in the afternoon about her experiences in South America. Cathy Arnott, LaVeme and Velda O’Con­ nor and Nick and Frances Hollandsworth were also at the dinner this month. Jennis Cox, Fredia Cox’s granddaughter and Trellis Cox’s great granddaughter, went to Camp Living Waters near Luther with the Woodbury United Brethren Youth group last week. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Estrella and their four children from Tucson. Ariz., spent Fri­ day through Tuesday at the Robert Bom hpme in Woodland. Mrs. Estrella is the former Cin­ dy Bom. daughter of Phillip and Joyce Far­ thing Bom. The family spent Saturday with the Eugene Reuthers and Sunday at the Ed Markwari home. Over 100 happy kids enjoyed Woodland Fire Department's annual Kids’ Night last Thursday evening. Four times the big white fire engine, loaded with kids and parents, drove four miles around the township coun­ tryside with the siren announcing its comings and goings. Each child was given a vanilla or chocolate ice cream upon leaving the fire engine. The fire department purchased twelve dozen ice cream treats and the remaining treats were served at their meeting after all the chilren had taken their rides. Ken and Betty McCurdy spent an after­ noon last week visiting with his two sisters. Ruth Kittle of School Section Lake and Mrs. Thelma Tissue of Mecosta at the Kittle home. Mr. Kenneth Kittle and Mrs. Tissue’s mother­ in-law, Vera Tissue, of Mecosta Lake, were also there. Thelma Tissue works at a mall at the Canadian Lakes resort near Rcrnmcs. The McCurdys returned to Woodland that evening. Josh and Linda Fredricks and their children, Tim and Lauren, and her father, Russ Donovan, went with Tom and Doris Niethamer and Vicki, Tanya and Sarah Niethamer to Ferrysburg, near Grand Haven, and spent the day picnicking on the Lake Michigan beach. They enjoyed sunning on the dunes, and Mrs. Fredricks said the children broke all records for staying in the cold lake water. At sunset they had a weiner roast on the beach before returning to Woodland. Mr. Donovan flew back to California on Wednesday, and the Fredricks returned via Minneapolis on Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stannard took their guests, from Torrence, CA, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Muehl, on a four-day trip to the Upper Penninsula. They crossed the Mackinac Bridge and spent some lime in Sault Ste. Marie watching the ships go through the locks. They spent nights at Marquette. Esconaba, and Petoskey. They visited the Gwen Frostic studio before returning to Woodland. When the Stannards and the Muchls came through Scney, Harold called on an old friend, William Ulrich and his wife, Louise, whom he had not seen for many years. They spent two hours visiting before continuing their journey. All of the McMillen family, who are in Woodland during the summer, held a carry-in dinner at the Jordan Lake summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Don McMillen on Sunday after­ noon. There were twenty people at the dinner. The lake was beauiful and everyone spent almost the entire afternoon on the front lawn enjoying the weather and the scenery. The Austin family held tl»eir annual reu­ nion at the Herald E. Classic Memorial Park in Woodland on Sunday. There were 48 at the picnic. They came from Sebwaing, Midland, Hastings. Grandville. Lake Odessa and Woodland. The first generation members of the group were Lucy Classic and Florence Bcgerow. They had children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at the event. Descen­ dants of their sister. Phoebe Nicholson, were also present. Six of her children and their families were able to attend. Lucy Classic was the oldest at the reunion, and her new great grandson. Joel Clum, was the youngest. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Greg Club and the grandson of Norma Jean Classic Clum. He was bom on July 30 in Howell. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stannard held a dinner party at their home on Friday night to wish the Fredricks family and Jim and Bar­ bara Muehl — all of whom were returning to California on Saturday — a good trip home. The Muehls flew back to Los Angeles out of Chicago on Saturday morning. Those who attended the dinner party were Gene and Frances Reuther. Josh and Linda Fredricks. Jim and Barbara Muehl. Bob and Virginia Crockford. Jim and Cathy Lucas. Dave and Darlene Niethamer. Tom and Doris Niethamer. Garold and Merccdeth McMillen. John and Opal Booher and Ruth Niethamer. The Stannards served grilled steak with all the trimmings. Mr. and Mrs. G.R. McMillen, Mr. and Mrs. LaRuc McMillen. Mr. and Mrs. Rex McMillen. Mr. and Mrs. Donald McMillen and Mr. and Mrs. Michael McMillen of Reed by Catherine Lucas City all attended the wedding of Kathy (Kathleen) Semerau and Scott Halsey at the Congregational Church in Charlotte on Satur­ day evenng. Donald McMillen said he and his wife had never missed a McMillen family wedding held in Michigan since they were married. Woodland is busy planning the annual homecoming events which will be held on August 29, 30 and 31. Friday includes a soft­ ball tournament opening, a homemade ice cream social and a square dance with a caller. Saturday includes more of the softball tourna­ ment. an all-day crafts show, a horseshoe tournament, a parade with Edna Towns as grand marshall, two showings of Tom Niethamer’s historical pictures of Woodland, a Lions Club chicken barbecue and an invita­ tional pony pull. Sunday will include a community worship service at 10 a.m., a community potluck pic­ nic at 12:30 p.m., more softball, a bucket brigade and a balloon ride awarded at 7 p.m., all to take place in Woodland’s Herald Classic Memorial Park. The Woodland Lions Club plans to have more food than last year. They hope to have adequate food for everyone who comes and wants to eat. They ran out of food last year early and had to give refunds on many tickets. When the Woodland Sesquicentennial Commission met Monday evening, Lawrence Bird, who operated a print shop in Woodland from 1934 to the early 1950 and published a newspaper, the "Woodland Neighbor” part of that time, was present. He had come to Woodland to attend the 60ch reunion of the Grand Rapids Central High Class of 1926. Mr. Bird and his wife now reside in Apple Valley. CA. Commission members present were the president, Tom Niethamer, Ella Kantner, Shirley Kilmer, Jim Lucas, Lawrence Chase, Earl Engle and Barbara Dalton. Township Supervisor, Wayne Henney, and township clerk, Carol Hewitt, were at the meeting. Other guests were Willis Dalton, Cathy Lucas, Cathy Arnott, G. R. McMillen and John Ryan from Kalamazoo who is the township’s insurance agent. Mr. Niethamer read a letter from Governor Blanchard responding to our invitation to come to our sesquicenntenial celebration in August, 1987. The letter said it is too early to schedule an appearance for next summer. He promised we will hear from him later. Another letter was read in which Dr. Loren Tukey, grandson of Eugene Davenport, who wrote '’Timberland Times” accepted the in­ vitation of the committee to speak on August 14, 1987, about the past of Woodlarxi Township. Dr. Tukey is a professor at State College, PA. Tom then welcomed the two township board members, and Wayne Henney introduc­ ed John Ryan. Mr. Ryan reported to the Ses­ quicentennial Commission about insurance coverage for all events planned for next year’s celebration, and said since the celebration is sponsored by the township board and the com­ mission was appointed by the board, adequate insurance coverage for the three-day affairs is included in the township’s regular coverage and additional insurance coverage will not be needed. Mr. Ryan had earlier met with the village council and reassured them that between the policies owned by the village and the township, both organizations were protected from any possible suits rising from the celebration. Fireworks would not be covered, but fireworks were not planned. Many questions were asked of Lawrence Bird by both commission members and Cathy Arnott. He talked about the building and lighting of the first lighted ball field for amateur events in Michigan which was put in Woodland around 1940. Mr. Bird said he. Herald Classic and Frank Niethamer worked to get this field in Woodland, and that it was paid for by popular subscriptions, sugar draw­ ings, the village and township governments and the power company. Bird said that after the field was provided, teams came from Detroit, Chicago, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Lansing, as well as all the smaller places in between, to play in tournaments in Woodland. Cathy Amon talked to the group about the forthcoming history book and told about some new inquiries she has made to get estimates on having it printed in both paperback and hard cover. This decision will have to be made in the next several weeks in order to have this book ready to sell next summer. Some people stayed quite late and visited with Lawrence Bird, and they learned quite a few details of Woodland history pertaining to the period from 1936 through 1950 which had been forgotten locally. Mr. Bird said all copies of the old newspaper he Mill has will be made available to Miss Arnott and the com­ mittee as soon as possible. After the new history bonk is published, those Woodland Neighbor newspapers will be put in the Woodland Library. Denenfeld receives endorsement of State AFL/CIO Paul J. Denenfeld. Democratic candidate for the Thirteenth State Senate scat, was notified personally by Sam Fishman, statewide AFl/CIO president, that he has received the endorsement of the Michigan State AFL/CIO. "I'm honored to receive the support of an organization which has been so effective in voicing the concerns of the working people of this district.” Denenfeld said. “I’m confident that AFL/CIO members will go to the polls and help me in my efforts to regain the credibility of our district in Lansing. ” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 21,1986 — Page 5 'euu& Polands to celebrate 25th anniversary Lee-Sherk engagement told Misaks to observe golden anniversary Laura Lee and Michael M. Sherk would like to announce their engagement for a wed­ John and Frances Misak of Middleville will observe their golden anniversary on August 22 with a mass at S.S. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church of Gun Lake. Their children are Elaine Misak and Tim and Janette Olcxa. ding planned. September 19. Laura is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School, and is presently working at Little Caesars of Hastings. Mike is presently work­ ing for Warren Arnold's AMAR roofing company. Larry and Sandra (Caldwell) Poland will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. August 31 at their home. No gifts please. The open house will be hosted by their children; Brian and Lori Buchanan, Tom and Sharon Teunessen and Wade Poland. Larry and Sandy were married September 2, 1961, in Ferron. Utah. Soules to celebrate 50th anniversary Warren and Olive Soules of Eagle Paint, Lake Odessa will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary Sunday. August 24, with an Open House being held at Kilpatrick Church, located at the comer of Barnum Rd. and M-66 in Woodland, from 2 to 5 p.m. They will renew their vows at 3 p.m. The open house is being hosted by their children and grandchildren. They have seven grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. Warren and Olive were married at Gull Lake on August 24, 1936. An invitation is extended to their relatives, neighbors and friends. Your presence is their gift. Golden Wedding celebration set for Livingstons Karyl and Iris Livingston will be wed 50 years on September 5. tn honor of the occa­ sion. an open house is being held on Sunday. August 24 from 2-5 p.m. at the Clarksville Community Hall. The couple's children are: Gerald and San­ dra Durkee. Jim and Rosemary Livingston. David and Rhonda Munn. Judy Kearney. Dennis and Sue Livingston. They have 13 grandchildren and three great­ grandchildren, Douglases celebrate 51 years together The family of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Douglas wishes to inv:»e friends and neighbors in celebration of Douglas' 51 years of marriage. A buffet reception will be on Sunday. August 24 from 2-5 p.m. at 2895 Starr School Rd. in Hastings. Hastings women to enter Olivet College Three Hastings women have been admitted to Olivet College beginning fall semester 1986 as entering freshmen. The three are Kimberley Jean Galbreath, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Galbreath of C-62 Island Court Dr.; Brenda Sue Morgan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Noorman of 126 W. Green; and Starlettc Cross, daughter of Mr. Nina Clark, of 2902 Heath Rd Olivet College is a fouryear liberal arts college located in south central Michigan. Founded in 1844 the private residential college awards the bachelor of arts, bachelor of music and bachelor of music education degrees. SAVE *100 Save S1.OO on the purchase of two ’/2-liter 8-packa or two 6-packs of cans or one 12-pack of cans or three 2-liter bottles. 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Robert (deceased) Michael and Phyllis Kelly of Hastings, Jerry and Kathleen of Hastings, Larry and Laura of Freeport, nine grandchildren three step-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Carl, who farmed and ran a mobile feed grinder business, and Alma lived most of their married life at the farm on Jarman Rd., Hastings. They now live at 7035 Garbow Road. Middleville. The couple request no gifts, please. Halls to celebrate their 50th anniversary The children and grandchildren of Kenneth and Pauline Hall are hosting an Open House in honor of their 50th Wedding Anniversary August 24, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Olivet Middle School, First St., Olivet. Your presence is the only gift desired. Russell Booker will be 80 yrs. old Aug. 29 Russell Booker of 255 Round Lake Rd.. Vermontville, will be celebrating his 80th bir­ thday on August 29. He was born 2I6 miles west of Woodland on the family farm and has lived in local areas his entire life. A family gathering will be held and a card shower from friends would be a new remembrance for him. Wolff-Ridge united in marriage Shelly Ann Wolff and John Joseph Ridge. Jr. exchanged wedding vows Saturday. May I7. I986. at the First Congregational Church in Charlotte with Revcrand William Trump and Father John Hayes officiating. Parents of the couple arc Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Wolff of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. John Ridge of Boston MA. Shelly's while taffeta gown featured a scalloped neckline accented with Alccon lace and pearls and full skirt adorned with taffeta bows and lace leading into a scalloped laceedged chapel train. A specially designed lace hat held her fingertip veil. She carried an ar­ rangement of white roses, babies' breath and ivy. Dressed in lavendar gowns were Tamora Jones, sister of the bride, matron of honor. Christine Ridge. Carmen Zerba. Kelli Gurd. Laure Herrala and Carla Burpee as bridesmaids. Best man was John Tempesta and groomsmen were Joseph Daly. Joseph Kintigos, Eric Wolff. Vincent Corsini and Steven Reilly. Soloists were Laurie and Ken Cunningham, Shelly's cousins. Geraldine Ridge gave a special reading. The reception was held at the Civic Center Terrace Room, Lansing, with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kent and Mr. and Mrs. George Frith as hosts and hostesses. Shelly is an account representative for Del Monte Corporation and Jack is on leave from Stone & Webster Engineering while attending U of M for an MBA. After a honeymoon in Aruba, the couple resides in Grand Blanc. Mensing-Penny engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Leonard D. Penny of Delton, announce the engagement of their son, John D. Penny of Delton, to Deborah Lynn Mous­ ing of Richmond. VA, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Putnam of Richmond. VA. Mr. John D. Penny attended Southern Il­ linois University and studied Electronic Management. He served in the United States Air Force where he received a Good Conduct Medal. Miss Deborah L. Mensing attended Warren Wilson College and served in the United Slates Air Force and received an AF Com­ mendation Medal and Good Conduct Medal. The wedding is planned for April I8, I987. Rogers-Thu rkettle engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rogers of Middleville arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Kandi Lynn, to William Henry Thurkettle. son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morgan of Middleville. An August 30 wedding is being planned. �PageB - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 21,1986 Lake Odessa News: A daughter weighing five pounds thirteen and a half ounces was bom Aug. I to Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Harmer of Clarksville at the Ionia County Memorial Hospital The Lakewood public schools will begin their fall term for the new year on Tuesday, Aug. 26. and the board of education is taking care of last minute details of staff, building and ground work and other items getting ready to open school. The roof on the high school is progressing on schedule and an opening for a high school special instructor should be filled by the end of the week. The time of school remains the same as in the spring and bus routes the same unless after the first day changes may be made, the price of the lunches will remain the same, as well as school taxes Marie Warner was a luncheon guest Tues day of Ruth Peterman for a celebration of their birthdays even though early as the dates are September 8 and 13. Marie plans to leave Aug. 20 for her home at Wickenburg, Ariz. after a three week visit with relatives and friends in the area. Tim and Jodi Spitzley announce the birth of a son Paul Andrew bom Juy 22 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He weighed seven pounds three and one half ounces. Grandparents are Dr. A. L. B. VanZyl of Lake Odessa and Roy Spitzley and the late Mary Spitzley of Sunfield. Mildred Shade and Ruth Peterman received cards from Art and Avis Shade of rural Grand Rapids asking them to tell relatives that Avis' health is about the same. She is in the hospital at the present time for medical care, lab work and tests, but plans to be able to be released to her home for awhile. Fred Gxrlinger who has been involved in township government for 27 years and since 1974 has been Odessa Township supervisor has resigned effective September 30. He had been an Odessa Township trustee, then served as clerk until becoming supervisor and also was the assessor. No one will be appointed until after September 30. Suzanne Johnson, village treasurer, reminds people that taxes are due by September 15 and last day of collection at the Page Memorial Building will be September 12. Taxes which have ben deferred are due in February and this year will be collectd by Suzanne. Central Annex undergoing extensive ‘face-lifting’... John and Joyce Cisco of Kentwood have announce the wedding engagement of their daughter. Karyn Marie, to Rick S. Hazel, son of Richard and Delores Hazel of Lake Odessa. The bride-elect is a graduate of East Kentwood High School and Central Michigan University and is employed al Professional Physical Therapy Associates in Grand Rapids. Rick is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Central Michigan University and is employed as a recreation therapist at Glenbeigh Corp, at Kent Community Hospital. A December 6 wedding is planned. Mildred Shade was honored when her famly gathered at the village park to celebrate her 83rd birthday and the party also honored her son-in-law, Harold Reese, on his retirement from the Lake Odessa Machine Products after 15 years of service. A potluck supper was en­ joyed by the 33 who attended and included a decorated cake inscribed specially for the oc­ casion and made by granddaughter Sue Messer of Mulliken. Others attending beside the honored guests were Letha Reese; Gene and Trudy Shade and Eric: Marvin and Bobbi Shade, son, Scott, and granddaughters. Amanda and Amber, Jerry and Karolyn Staiter of Clarksville; Tom and Sherrie Wacha of Sunfield; Brandon and Pearl Shade of Lansing; Dean Shade of Hastings; Steve Runyan and daughter Stephanie; Ralph and Priscilla Keeler, Jr.; Rodney, Andy Shade; Marda Jarman; Col­ leen Casper; Shelby and Linda Irvin, and Sal­ ly Jo; Sue and Russ Messer; and Joey Orlowski of Mulliken; and Lori Enders. The Lakewood Christian School has a new teacher-principal for the next school year and is Duane Starkenburg. He will be teaching as well as providing the administra­ tion program. His wife, who has been a teacher for four years, will be teaching the pre-Kindergarten and assisting in th first three grades. The school is located on the comer of Volte Rd. and M-50. This classroom, among others in the Central School Annex, despite Its appearance now, is scheduled to be ready for students by the first day of school. Ann Landers Picture this... Bob Westveer, one of the employees from Visser Bros, out of Grand Rapids, Installs a new doorway which will allow entrance for handicapped students Into the Central School Annex. A cement ramp, leading up to this door, will be poured sometime this week. 7 DIET .CENTER DIET CENTER The Dieters at Hastings Diet Center HAVE LOST — Her mental disabilities are misunderstood 4,288¥2-lbs ...since we opened 6 months ago. THAT AVERAGES TO 715 POUNDS A MONTH OR 179 POUNDS A WEEK I owe my thanks for our growth and success to all the people who have helped make Hastings Diet Center a household name. My thanks to all the dieters, and those who of­ fered to have their pictures and testimonials in the Reminder and Banner. They were so proud of their accomplishments and wanted to share with others. joanne van dam I also thank doctors throughout the entire area for the great credibility we have received. And of course, a big applause and thank you to my fun-loving, caring and motivated counseling staff. I am so lucky to have a counseling staff with such dedication, and you’ll love the motivation they give to each Individual dieter to help them reach their goal and teaching each how to maintain their new weight. They love Diet Center. As I do. They spend the time needed In private consultation with each individual dieter, and give them that personal attention they need. The counselors goal, Is helping Dieters reach their goal. Each counselor has lost weight and maintained their weight the Diet Center Way. We will continue growing and helping people throughout the entire area, because we love Diet Center and we love helping people. - HOURS Mon.-Frl. 7 am-6 pm Sat. Sam-Noon DIET CENTER^ a\^ V 7 Call and gat startad today or call for a frw, no-obllgatlon consultation — or just stop by I 1615 South Bedford Road, M-37 (next Io Cappon Oil) Hastings, Ml Phone 948-4033 OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL ... Phone... 685-6881 Jim Stelllngwerf of Caledonia Masonry lays the cement blocks in the soon-to-be finished elevator shaft in the Central School Annex. Middleville leases apartment to Thomapple ambulance/fire service I love Diet Center. It Is a beautiful nutritional program, teaching you permanent weight­ control. I am so proud of our growth and suc­ cess In the six months we have been open. The dieters having lost a total of 4,288Vi lbs. In six months Is really something to be pro­ ud of. We have helped so many people. Dear Ann Landers: My 35-year-old hus­ band has been an amateur photographer for several years. '‘Sam" has taken some spec­ tacular photographs and has won several awards. He has specialized in sunsets, flowers, animals, and birds. Now he wants to try human life, starting with nude figures. I have no problem with this so long as he uses com­ mercial models, but to my astonishment, he has asked my younger sister. She is delighted with the prospect and has said she won’t charge him a cent. It will be a “favor" to boost his career. I have told them both that I am uncomfor­ table with the arrangement and want him to get someone else. Neither one can understand my objection, and frankly, I agree there is no logic to it. Am I being silly? Why do I feel this way? I would appreciate your opinion. — New Bri­ tain, Conn. Dear Conn.: I suspect you feel threatened. And even if there is no legitimate basis for your uneasiness, 1 would suggest Sam hire a commercial model and avoid trouble in the family. by Kathleen J. Oresik The Middleville village council agreed to lease the upstairs apartment at 115 High Street to the Thomapple Township Fire and Am­ bulance Department at its meeting Iasi Tuesday. The fire and ambulance services had asked the Thomapple Township board to petition the council for its approval. The services said use of the upstairs apartment would alleviate overcrowding at the station, provide over­ night accomodations for out of town person­ nel and badly needed office and storage space. The council agreed to let the apartment rent free to the services provided they maintain the building, pay all utilites and any costs incur­ red for remodeling. Fire Chief Bob Kenyon told the township board Monday night that it will cost an estimated S3.000 in remodeling costs to replace or repair windows, screens, carpeting and light fixtures and to supply furniture for the bedroom and paint. The township board members said they would agree to help the department finance the remodeling project contingent upon the rent agreement it recicved from the council and a (our of the apartment. Twp. Fire Dept, to continue service in Yankee Springs Township clerk Donna Kenyon told th, board she heard a rumor that sime residents of Yankee Springs feared Thomapple Township Fire Department would discontinue its service if the advisory ballot question durmg the primary election didn't pass The ad visory question aksed whether Yankee Snr ings township should construct an auxiliarv' fire station. (The hallo! was not in k«pi2 with the slate election laws and had to he null ed from the ballot the day prior u,P“^ primary.) ' To put an end to the rumors, the board agreed to have the clerk draw up a letter to Yankee Springs Township stating (hat they have no intention of discontinuing service to Yankee Springs and that the board wishes them well in whatever they choose to do. The letter would also state that the Thomapple Fire Department will continue to serve Yankee Springs needs as long as they request the service. The board noted that it was Yankee Srings Township who requested Thomapple's assistance in cost estimates and research for the proposed satellite station. ••We don't anticipate any interruption in service.” township supervisor Don Boysen said. Dear Ann Landen: I've had nervous breakdowns since I was a teenager. My mother and her sister also had breakdowns. I am in my late 20s and receive disability pay. I could never bold a job or a boyfriend. I cannot take psychiatric drugs because of the side effects. I managed to graduate from college but it was real struggle. I have trouble being around people and I can't stand pressure. (It doesn't help to be told, "You’re crazy.") I had my worst moments because I couldn't control my behavior. How does one explain that mental illness and severe anxiety can produce bizarre behavior? Why is there so much ignorance in this day and age about chemical imbalance in the brain? My major problem is that people cannot understand why I don’t work. I have tried to explain that I am disabled. They say. "You Regular Business Will money buy off debt of guilt? Dear Ann Landers: 1 am writing to you as a last resort. Please put an end to my agony. It's getting so I can’t sleep nights. I have shoplifted about $500 worth of mer­ chandise from a well-known department store. How can I make restitution and remain anonymous? No name, of course.— Me in the Midwest. Dear You in the Midwest: I have always counseled against sending cash through the mails, but in this case I think it’s worth the risk. Wrap five $100 bills in several sheets of paper and send them to the president of the store with an anonymous note stating that you shoplifted $500 worth of merchandise. (Phone and get his or her name from the store’s operator.) Cheers and pleasant dreams. Going to a wedding? Giving one? Or stan­ ding up in one?I Even if you 're already mar­ ried Ann Landers ’ ' 'New Bride's Guide'' will answer questions about today's weddings. For a copy, send $2, plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11995, Chicago, Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE BILLBOARD'S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular video cassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. 17. " Automatic Golf (Video Associates) 18. "Prime Time" (Karl-Lorimar) 19. "Spies Like Us" (Warner Bros.) 20. "Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day" (Disney) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS I. "The Jewel of the Nile" (CBS-Fox) VIDF-OCA-SSETTF- SAIFS 1. "Jane Fonda's New Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 3. “Alice in Wonderland’ (Disney) 4. "Back to the Future" (MCA) 5. ‘‘Alien" (CBS-Fox) 3. "Spies Like Us" (Warner Bras.) 5. "Murphy's Romance" (RCA-Columbia) 6. "Jagged Edge" (RCA-Columbia) 7. "A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: 7. "Casablanca" (CBS-Fox) 8. "Pinocchio" (Disney) Freddy's Revenge" (Media) 8. "Delta Force" (Media) 9. "Cocoon" (CBS-Fox) 9. "Kathy Smith's Body Basics" (JCI) 10. "Whitney Houston The No. 1 Video Hits (Music Vision) 11. “The Jewel of the Nile" (CBS-Fox) 12. "Murphy's Romance" (RCA-Columbia) 11‘‘The King and I” (CBS-Fox) 14. "Delta Force" (Media) 15. "Playboy Video Centerfold 2" (Karl-Lorimar) 16. "Jane Fonda's Woricout" (Karl-Lorimar) 2”Back to the Future" (MCA) 4. "Whtte Nights" (RCA-Columbia) 2. "The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 6. "White Nights" (RCA-Columbia) The township board approved a request form the sexton to purchase a zinc based paint for the fence and roof of the metal building at Mt. Hope Cemetery. The board passed a resolution to place a question on the November ballot to abolish the annual meetings due to poor attendance. Clerk Kenyon said the O&A franchise won voter approval al the primaries. Finally, (he board agreed to a special meeting on August 25. I p.m.. at the township hall to discuss adopting a budget. look fine. You're just lazy." I have been told that I should be ashamed to be leeching off the government and if people in wheelchairs can work, so can I. You would not believe the number of ignoramuses who do not unders­ tand the difference between a sick mind and sick body. If I tried to work again (after dozens of at­ tempts) how would I explain the gaps in my work history to a future employer? who would hire me? There are no saints out there. Any answers? — Unwanted and Misunderstood in N.Y. Dear N.Y.: If you aren't in therapy, you should be. Check on federally funded state and city mental health groups. (See your phone book.) Please consider volunteer work. You are bright and well-educated. I suspect loneliness and low self-esteem have be-n serious handicaps. I hope I have helped. lO/’Iron Eagle" (CBS-Fox) I1, Witness" (Paramount) 12. "Rocky IV" (CBS-Fox) 13. "Enemy Mine" (CBS-Fox) 14. "Best of Times” (Embassy) 15. "Brazil" (MCA) 16. ’To Uve and Die in L.A.” (Vestron) 17. House" (New World) J®"11* H'Khnr" (Thom-EMI-HBO) 19. ’Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins" (Thom-EMI-HBO) flf00gbft0y0ua^Xi^>RCA<°IU'nbi,) -Music Center �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 21,1986 - Page 7 From Time to Time.., by...Esther Walton Story of The Bunkers As given by Alice Bunker Stockham on June 12, 1912— Part II Those early days in Hastings were surely Pioneer days. In these times when railroading precedes the pioneer, it is difficult to conceive of the hardships of those early settlers. Father and mother were three weeks journeying from Cardington. OH to Marshall. Ml. moving with ox teams. Mother and three children remained three months in Marshall, sister Rachel being bom there. On the first trip from Marshall to this place, it took father and Uncle Thomas eight day<; they had to cut their own road, build bridges and causeways and blaze the way for other people. They must have taken with them sup­ plies of food and utensils. My father was a natural mechanic and in­ ventor. He could make or mend anything that was needed. He. with his father, had run a carriage shop in Bennington. Vt. He had, in Ohio, applied steam to sawing timbers, indeed probably erected the first steam saw mill in Ohio. This for want of capita) be had to lose. We can imagine the struggle he went through to gather up sufficient effects in tools, implements and household good to make this move into the woods of Michigan. He had a turning lathe and made a number of chairs from maple wood putting into them splint bot­ toms. He also made the cradle that the children were rocked in. the bedsteads and other furniture for the house. He made and mended the shoes of the children; he made knives from a sawplate, putting onto them buck's horn handles. Mother was six months in Hastings before she saw a white woman. Her life surely one of hardships. There were three of us young children besides the baby and I having the ague four months. I can recall seeing her washing at night, the tub set on two of the homemade chairs, an iron candlestick containig a dip candle, hanging on the back of one chair. By this dim light she would wash way into the night, after the little ones were asleep. Uncle Thomas, though a bachelor was a good domestic assistant; he would arise early each morning, brown the old government Java (coffee) that father supplied and prepare the simple breakfast while mother was getting refreshing sleep. They had brought with them an old James stove, one of the first cooking stoves made. It was a large ungainly piece of furniture. It is difficult to describe it. The fire box was below, over it the small oven-arid above, two griddles for cooking, a pipe running up bet­ ween. The fire box extended clear through, so that it could take a four ft. long piece of wood. On this back griddle clothes were boiled, soap made and syrup boiled down to sugar; there were also a pancake griddle that fitted this hole. At one lime, my older sister, when very small, was baking pancakes on the griddle, her clothes took fire and she was so badly burned that she carried the scars through life. Father and mother both were 'Thompso­ ns ms" or herb doctors, discarding all mineral medicines. For years they treated the sick for miles around, mother skillfully attending obstetric cases. Father also had dental in­ struments and extracted teeth. My father and mother were both friendly, exchanged many courteousies with the In­ dians. (of which there were about 200 living across the river), who brought the fattest and best venison, the finest fish, wild turkey, wild ducks, and berries of all kinds. These latter were so deftly picked that there was never a dried leaf, a green or imperfect berry among them. The Indian brought in the springtime maple sugar; they had a process of refining it so that it was as white and clear -as our granulated sugar. Father learned this process, but I do not remember it. Several different Indians always remembered us children with gifts, sometimes it was a pair of moccasins, sometimes it was a tiny mosuk of sugar. There were two or three of the old chiefs that Father especially welcomed who were always privileged to roll up in their blankets before the log fire. When we had lived there about a year, a family mov­ ed in, who had liquor to sell. Father said to the Indians. "I have treated you well and you have been good to me. but if you ever partake of fire-water and get drunk you must never come near me.” It was several years after this. Father was ill with a headache, when an Indian came quite intoxicated. It is the only time I remember his being beside himself with anger. The Indian came in talking very loudly and telling of the pow pow they had the night before. Father arose from his bed, took one of the homemade chairs and drove the Indian out of his house. In the summer of 1840 we moved to Battle Creek. I did not know why the change was made. In moving. I was seated on a chest on one of the wagons, when near the halfway house I was throw n from the wagon and both front and back wheels ran over me. It was greatly feared that my hip was crushed. We stayed overnight, mother nursed me with care and I was able to go on early in the morning. Father could not have lived in Battle Creek more than a year for he was back in Hastings the next year having charge of the grist mill. Aside from the few months of school in the old Clinton house, my earliest recollections are of going through the woods crossing the creek on a log to a frame school kept sometimes by a women, and sometimes by a man. Father used to arise at 4 a.m., «to to the mill and set it going, return and do his “hores and hoe in the garden before breakfast. < never saw larger onions or potatoes, finer melons or com than he raised in his garden. This too. was a log house and the memory of it brings back many incidents of childhood. From here we used to go picking blackberries and huckleberries; here we learned to sew and knit and be helpful in the housework. One time when mother was very ill and my sister was away I was very proud to get the dinner, having my first experience at dressing a chicken. Father had not the faculty of acquistivencss. He must have lost many an opportunity of becoming wealthy. He lived a number of years in Bellevue. During that time he had a half interest in a grist mill and saw mill, he had a house, a bam and a lot, 40 acres of pasture. Father had the reputation of making the best flour that at that time had been made in Michigan. He was one of the first to introduce Graham flour. He made a buckwheat flour that was free from grit and as white as wheat flour. There was a fortune in that product. Sometimes I think if he had had a little of the grit that he excluded from the buckwheat flour he would have held onto that property, but it seems when a mortgage came due he had not the courage to ask for an extension, let it all go and began life again with nothing. He accumulated fortunes through his head and lost them through his heart. From this time on Father moved to many places and engaged in a many employments. We lived in Olivet, in Marshall, in Battle Creek, in Jackson, and Lafayette, Ind. Mother died there. Father had a record that they had moved 40 times in 42 years. County delegates selected for state Republican convention by Kathleen Scott and Associated Press Barry County Republicans joined party members statewide. Aug. 13. when they chose delegates and alternates to attend the state Republican convention. The county convention slelected 13 delegates and 11 alternates. At the state convention, the delegates will decide who should run for lieutenant gover­ nor. attorney general, secretary of state and the Supreme Court. Representing Barry County from the 3rd District are Tim H. Burd. Nashville; Clare Goyings. Delton; Lloyd Goyings. Delton; Connie Keeler, Delton; and Karen Scar­ borough. Delton. Alternates from the 3rd District are Ethel Bozc. Hastings; James Rice. Nashville; and Mary Rice, Nashville. Delegates selected from the 5th District in­ clude Agnes Adrounie, Hastings; V. Harry Adrounie. Hastings; Audrey Burdick. Hastings; James French. Middlcvdle; Ter­ rence Geiger. Lake Odessa; William R. Gel­ iy Middleville; Charles F. Murphy. Hastings; and Carolyn Schondelmayer, Middleville. Alternates friam the 5th District arc Gary Lee Collier, Middleville; Suzanne M. Col­ lins. Hastings; Howard J. Ferris. Hastings; Kathryn Ferris. Hastings; Janice Geiger, Lake Odessa; Shirley A. Miller. Middleville; Robert E. Picking, Hastings; and Miriam E. White, Hastings. The precinct delegates were the focus of much national attention this year because thousands of them were recruited by potential 1988 presidential candidates. But for now. the delegates are a foundation of GOP workers for this year’s campaigns. Because of the work of organizations sup­ porting Vice President George Bush. U.S. Rep. Jack Kemp and the Rev. Pat Robertson, more candidates ran for precinct delegate slots this year than ever before, party officials said. In the past, just 2,000-3,000 neoplc had filed to become delegates. * Although those recruitment effort swelled this year's ranks, more than 5.000 vacancies remain among the state's more than 14.700 delegate slots. Antique fire trucks to gather on Sunday , Relive the thrills of your youth when eicilement was at a high as the fire engines roared down the streets Plenty of antique fire engines Will create plenty of ing the Sth Annual Antique Fire Fighting Stow 4 Muster. Sunday. August 24. at Historic Charlton Park in Hastings^ At 11:30 a.m. the opening ceremonies will be held featuring the parade of «“«l“ engines around the green. Organised compeu lions will begin following the parade. Com petitions for fire departments include Frn^ Water. First Response. Bucket Brigade Tw^wiU be given to the winners of ..I.,.,.. u>.lh these events along with ninrik awards Irv to R Best Ap­ pearing. Original Antique. Restored Antique and Modem Apparatus. Admission is S3 for adults (16 and over) and children arc free. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A highlight this year is a museum exhibit featuring antique fire fighting equipment. A mini-market will feature regular flea market as well as fircmatic items. Food and beverages will be available. The event is sponsored by ‘he Greenfield Village International Antique Fire Apparatus Association. Charlton Park is located three miles east of Hastings just off M-79. For more information call 945-3775. Mrs. Slocum H. Bunker Slocum H. Bunker Centennial Celebration You’re Invited to an Ice Cream Social Compliments of... Hastings City Bank WHEN: SATURDAY, AUG. 23 Immediately following the SummerFest parade WHERE: Hastings City Bank south parking lot (Church and Center)under the Big Top Join THE SCOTTVILLE CLOWN BAND will play while we serve you ... Also... See the Scottville Clown Band in the SummerFest Parade starting at Noon 3-Ww <ih> Sunk FDIC safe and sound banking AMKIAC LENDER EQUAL �Pages - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 21,1906 These are the nine toughest holes of golf in the area Eckman and Bill Hubbel found are revealing, if not somewhat biased. As in a beauty con­ test. the best is in the eye of the beholder. The single toughest hole, the only one nam­ ed by all three men. was No. 16 at the Deer Run Golf Course near Lowell. Deer Run. in fact, had four of its 18 holes selected in­ cluding numbers 13 (by Bowers and Trying to pinpoint the toughest nine golfing holes in the greater Barry County area is much like trying to decide who's the best looking contestant at the Miss Universe pageant. Because the choices are abundant, picking what is considered the best of the aggregation becomes an extremely difficult, if not im possible task. And so it goes with golf. Because each hole can in its own way be treacherous, selecting the nine toughest is no snap assignment. Still, three longtime Hastings golfers — men who battle the fairways and greens from the April frosts to the turning of the leaves in October — were asked to name the nine most difficult holes amongst the 20-plus Barry County area courses. The answers that Don Bowers. Jerry by Sieve Vedder A 25-year veteran of the links, Don Sowers has won three Elks and two Riverbend club championships in a row. Jerry Eckman has been playing a different course each Wednesday for 20 years with three of his longtime friends. He's golfed several of the top northern courses such as Shanty Creek. Ag-a-Ming, and Schuss Moun­ tain as well as top courses in East Lansing and Mt. Pleasant. A member of the Hastings Country Club. Bill Hubbel plays golf 4-5 days a week. A 25-year veteran of the sport, Hubbel plays courses in Florida over the winter. Eckman), 17 and 18. The Hastings Country Club had three holes named including No. 16 (by Bowers and Eckman), 5 and 18. Bowers selected the Marywood Country Club as possessing three of his nine most dif­ ficult holes including holes 4. 5, and 14. Three courses - Riverbend. Tyler Creek and Saskaton — each had holes named by two of the men. Bowers and Eckman liked River­ bend's No. 5 on the white while Hubbel and I (IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER) JERRY ECKMAN OOM BILL HUBBEL Eckman each agreed on Saskatoon s blue No. 3 and Tyler Creek s No. 11 as being amongst the nine toughest. In all. 12 courses featured at least one hole cach including Broadmoorc. Mullcnhurst. Mulberry Fore, Centennial Acres. Lake Doster and Bedford Valley. The men selected 7 par threes. 14 par fours, and 6 par fives. The par-3. 165-yard 16th hole at Deer Run — a course many golfers shy away from because of its well-documented difficulty — features woods behind the green and to the right with a swamp somewhat protecting the • Deer Run No. 13 par 4, 439 yards Deer Run No. 16 par 3. 165 yards • Bedford Valley No. 16 par 5, 458 yards Lake Doster No. 2 Blue par 4, 418 yards Centennial Acres No. 3 par 5, 486 yards • Riverbend No. 5 White par 4, 380 yards -» Saskatoon No. 3 Blue par 5, 567 yards Hastings Country Club No. 16 par 4,415 yards »Tyler Creek No. 11 par 4, 390 yards • Riverbend No. 5 White par 4,380 yard* • Hastings Country Club No. 5 par 4, 382 yards • Hastings Country Ckfb No. 18 par 3,180 yards • Saskatoon No. 3 par 5,567 yards . p«3,165yAni. • Broadmoors No. 17 par 3,200 yan* • Mullenhurat front. Among the holes named by two of the three men, the 13th hole at Deer Run is only somewhat less imposing than No. 16. The green on the par-4, 439-yard hole cannot be reached in two shots with the third shot more than likely having to cross water which runs in front of the green. Even if the golfer slides across the water in three, he’s looking at a long pun for par. Hastings Country Club's par-4, 415-yard No. 16 has a narrow landing area and pine trees on the right. The green is partially block­ ed by rolling hills. Riverbend’s par-4. 380-yard No. 5 on the white features water on the right, trees on the left and low ground in the middle. Tyler Creek’s par-4, 390-yard No. 11 is a dog-leg left with the golfer having to hit past trees and a creek 100 yards in front of the hole to find the green. The right is mostly rough with the green being extremely rolling. Saskatoon’s par-5. 567-yard hole on the blue nine makes it the second longest .hole selected (Deer Run's No. 18 is 580 yards). After using woods on the first two shots, the third shot could still be anything from a 5 to 8-iron. There is a pond in front of the green with the course ending directly in back of the green. The narrow hole has pine trees hugg­ ing both sides of the fairway. The No. 16 hole at Hastings Country Club was ranked as one of the toughest holes In the area. Sports activities highlight SummerFest Sports Health: Senior citizens shape up BY University gymnasium. Participants return to the hospital after four months, and again THE ASSOCIATED PRESS _ How long after eight months, for a checkup and to have their progress recorded in more detail does it take senior citizens to shape up? That’s what Dr. Dan Shook is finding out Casses start with 10-15 minutes of in a three-year program of physical exercise and examination for 84 men and women warm-up over 60 years of age. push-ups, and deep knee bends. This is Shook, an exercise physiology professor at Ohio State University, works with a staff followed by aerobic exercises on a stationary of nurses and physiologists to put groups of minutes on the bikes and work up to 15-20 exercises, such as sit-ups, exercise bicycle. Beginners start with five 20-30 senior citizens through a year-long minutes or more. After a pulse check, they program of closely monitored exercise on jog on an indoor track, then return to the two levels _ low intensity workouts and bikes before they high intensity workouts. He measures their pulse rate and blood pressure and projects their oxygen reeds at various stages of the exercises. "We don't want to hurt anyone or . overwort them,” Shook said. "We want this program. When Shook launched the program in to be a safe program." He's putting together data on the first and neighbortood aecood-year classes and when he sends it to participants for checking, he will include a 1984, he advertised in newspapers for research candidates Among start *'cooling down" initial applicants, he said one in three or questionnaire to learn if they are continuing four were healthy enough to be to exercise. "Now, I would say that for every person Kaiser went through the program a that is accepted. I've had to turn down maybe year ago but says her exercise away from 10-15 others, cither because they are too busy, or they had had a bean attack or a work is now minimal. *"It ”■*’s not what I should l " do," she said. '* ** **I’ stroke or were raking blood pressure medication," Shook said. "And some were -ourd the program very helpful." Kaiser, 62, described her job as office too physically active. They were in good manager of the shape aid wouldn't produce good research data/ University Hospital as very demanding, "When I leave here I'm worn out," she said. For research purposes. Shook has one "I do ride a bike once in a while but it's not group of participants exercise at less than 50 exercises at department at “ much as I should do." percent of their maximum oxygen uptake and another radiology Shook said he knows of only four or five more than 50 continue to come to the ------ gym to work ouL ’Td like to know what they are doing,” he percent of that maximum. While the mininum age for participants is 60 years. Shook said, "We’d take them up to 105 yean old if they are healthy." Some said of the graduates. "We encourage them participants have been in their Ute 70s. look for exercise programs but I don't like to His research is funded by a $400,000 gram from the National Institutes of Health, see them get involved with some of the health clubs where the caff doesn't know Before being accepted, applicants receive a how to cater to the needs of older people." To help with this. Shook said he went to an overnight stay in University Hospital, wme health dubs with some "graduates" of The examinations are primarily to evaluate the first class to make sure they exercised their blood, heart, and cardiovascular systems. They leave the hospital with a properly. Bob Topp, an CSU hospttals nunc who monitor which supervised two exercise classes during the has to be returned and checked before their second year of the research, said results first exercise class. Once in exercise regimen, nurses or physiologists check participants every 20 or exercise three times a week at the Ohio State tZsspace sponsored byTH 6 ~rjr Hastings Men’s Softball Standings Gold Strohs........................... Bourdo Logging........ Hast. Merch.............. Hast. Chrysler........... McDonalds................. Nashville Merchants. Brown Jug................... Silver Pennock Hospital................ Hast. Sanitary...................... Fiberglass............................... Larabee Const........................ Art Meade.............................. Hast. Wrecker...................... Bronze Flex Fab................................................ Ike’s Orphans....................................... Stevens Trucking................................. Little Ceasars....................................... Proline................................................... Grand St................................................ This Week’s Schedule Wed., Aug. 20 6: 15 Fiberglass vs. Larabee 7: 15 Pennock vs. Sanitary 8: 15 Strohs vs. Chrysler 9: 15 Art Meade vs. Wrecker 11-3 .12-5 .10-7 .8-8 ..7-9 .4-12 .4-12 .13-4 .12-5 10-7 .8-9 .5-12 3-12 .10-8 5-13 .2-16 to become involved with senior centers or thorough physical examination that includes 72-hour electrocardiogram If gospel and rock music concerts don't cut it, if ice cream socials and parades are too slow, and if street dances are childish, Sum­ merFest offers athletic-types a variety of choices this weekend. Beginning with Saturday morning's 150k bike ride and ending with a karate demonstra­ tion in the afternoon, spectators and par­ ticipants alike should find more than enough sporting activities to keep them content. The 150k bike ride leaves from the fairgrounds at 7 a.m. All comers are welcome to join at that time. The 10k run and biathlon takes off from the courthouse lawn at 8:30 a.m. Participants can pick up registration packets from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office or show up the morning of the race. A weightlifting contest will be held at 2:30 p.m. on the courthouse lawn. Participants can register immediately proceeding the event. A karate demonstration featuring self­ defense. free-fighting, board-breaking and basic techniques will be shown. The event is sponsored by the Hastings Karate Club. showed up quickly in the form of lower blood pressure and slower heart rates. "And there’s been an increase in the <* to sleep quicka and sleep longer * ““ Shook aiso noiol a drop to be/ fat and improved muscle tone as the exe. .............. *... 1009 W. Green Street Thurs., Aug. 21 Jug vs. Merchants Jug vs. Nash. Merchants Strohs vs. Nash. Merchants Strohs vs. Bourdo Fri., Aug. 22 6: 15 7: 15 g:15 9:15 6: 15 No Games 7: 15 No Games 8: 15 No Games Home Run Derby Gold D. Robinson. Hast. Merch. 13 B. Hanford, Chrysler 7 M. Robinson. Hast. Merch. 5 M. Simons. Jug 4 Truboa, Strohs 4 Daniels. Hast. Merch. 4 Silver Stonehouse. Wrecker 9 J. Sheler. Proline 5 J. Rowse. Sanitary 4 Ike’s 9 FlexFab 8 Fiberglass 23 Larabee 10 Stroh’s Fest 945-4333 since I've been here," he said. "At this stage we’re ahead of where we’ve been in previous years. "We felt real good coming into this week. But it doesn't mean anything until you start hitting." Simpson said the coaching staff plans to equally divide the team's talent for this Satur­ day’s intersquad game scheduled for 11 a.m. at Johnson Field, it’s the first real test for coaches to grade potential talent, said Simpson. "The kids always look forward to it," said Simpson of the game. Hastings' first test against outside competi­ tion comes Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Plainwell in the annual scrimmage game. The Saxons' Meet the Team Night is scheduled for Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in the lecture hall. Hastings opens its season Sept. 5 at Lake wood. Summerfest Golf Outing • Sat., a«. 23 Riverbend Golf Course - Hastes ms-3238 Two Person Captain’s Choice Per Team Includes Greens Fee • Tee times between 7 a.m. and 1 P-mCall Riverbend 945-3238 for Tee Time Cash Prizes 1st, 2nd, 3rd • Door Prizes / 18 Holes of Strohs Fest Upcoming Sports Wrecker 9 Art Meade 8 McDonalds 5 Nash. Merch. 4 Little Ccasars 15 Grand St. 7 Pennock 15 Fiberglass 8 Bourdo 20 McDonalds 6 Grand St. 13 ProLine 3 Bounlo 11 Jug 4 FlexFab 11 Stevens 6 urewnxNEsq It's the week football coaches claim separates the men from the boys.. .so to speak. After five days of strictly drill and condi­ tioning work, high school football teams were allowed to break out the pads Monday and coaches began critiquing in earnest their 1986 teams. "This is a big week." acknowledged Hastings coach Jeff Simpson. "This week separates the kids on how they hit. the good players, the mediocre and the not so good. "This is the week that tells all." Already the squad has fallen from 44 players — the largest Hastings team in seven years — to 39 players. Still, Simpson said he'd be content with an opening night roster which featured 35-40 names. The fifth-year Hastings ccach said his team's attitude has been positive so far this summer — a fact which has been reflected on the field. "The response to the coaching is the best Last Weeks Results Brown Jug 13 Chrysler 3 $Qn° o ** v Intersquad game highlights first week of contact for Saxons Ike’s 14 Ccasars 12 August 22 — Kite making: From 2-4 p.m. at the Fish Hatchery Park, youngsters 6-16 can learn how to make and fly their own kite. Cail the extension office at 948-4862 to register. August 23 — Biathlon: Contestants can participate in either a 10k run or 15k bike ride. Race begins at 8 30 a.m. from the Hastings Junior High. Participants should pick up a registration form from the chamber of commerce or show up the morning of the race. August 23 — bike ride: A 150k bike ride will leave the fairgrounds at 7 a.m. Everybody is welcome. August 23 — Weightlifting contest: Will be held on the courthouse lawn at 2:30 p m. Participants can register immediately proceeding the event. August 23 — Stroh's Fest: Will be held at Riverbend with tee times being 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $30. Cash prizes for first through third. Call 945-3238 to register. Augurt 27 - Duck identification class: Held at 7 p.m. at the Barry Stale Game Area Headquarters. There is no charge. Call Mark at 948-2424 or 945-4417* mote information. Aunurt 28 - Ducks Unlimited Banquet: Tickeu are 530 and available by writing Ducks Unlimited Tickets, P.O, Box 186 HtLsimgs Ml or from Al and Pele’s Sport Shop m Hastings. Door prizes will be offered. VMr*71 ~ K*ra" cU“: Hastings YMCA will begin classes from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for beginners and 8-9:30 p.m. for adSi ^ni°r H'gh ““ l»m k$L5 0,1 YMCA 11 945-4574 or Sieve Echtmaw at 795-7155 to register. cou �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 21,1986 - Page 9 Legal Notice SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOFE TOWNSHIP BOARD Aug nt II, 1986 Meeting colled to order at new townthip hall • 7:30 PM. - Fledge to Hog. All board Members present • 19 citizens. I guest July 14, 1986 minutes approved. Received Treasurers. Zoning Administrator. Ambulance & Library reports. Read card of thanks from Rslfe family and State Liability Legislation P.A. 175. Approved ordering Planning/Zoning Handbook 1986 Edi­ tion >16.00. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO THE RESIDENTS AND PRO­ PERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER IN­ TERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Prairieville Township Board has adopted Ordinance No. 47 amen­ ding the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance In the follow­ ing respeds: SECTION L LAND SECTION 7. This Section amends Section 5.1 of the Prorlevllle Township Zon­ ing Ordinance pertaining to unplatted lands in Land Sections 7 ond 8 sc os to re zone f ron* on “A" Agricultural District zoning classification to a “11 2" Single 'Family ond Two Family. Medium Density. Residential district zon­ ing classification the following described property: The westerly 200 feet of the South % of the Southeast % of the Northwest % of Land Section 8 in Prairieville Township and also the Western 200 feet of the Northeost % of the Southwest % of Land Section 8 located north of Handy lone This Section also rezones the following described property from on "A” Agricultural District zoning classification to a "C-1" Rural Area Convenience Com­ mercial district zoning classification: Two L-shaped parcels of land fronting on the east side of Doster Rood In Praireieville Township. The first portion of land beginning at a point approx­ imately 535 feet south of Merlou Avenue, extending southerly for a distance of 973 feet, ond hav­ ing o depth of 523 99 feet for the northern most 425 feet of street frontage ond depth of 233 feet for the southern most 554 feet of Mr. Al Posthuma of Williams A Works presented new approach for Petibons Wall Lk. Sewage System. Approved payment of bills by unanimous roll call. Received petition for establish­ ment of Special Assesssment District Paving of Private Roads • Stevens Wooded Acres Plat Pl A3 • authorized Supervisor Baker to proceed with necessary steps to be token. Storage Building tabled until October meeting. Approved Prairieville township to purchase BPH 1963 Ford Fire Truck for $3,000.00. Approved placing seal on Soger rood In cooperation with Prairieville Township Mini-Park, extending southerly to Four Mlle Road, ond having a depth of 450 feet for the northern most 467 feet of street frontage and a depth of 330 feet for the southern most 1870 feet of street frontage. SECTION ■. RADIO AND TV Rutland township 0.21 miles $440 0C Authorized oil board members and deputy supervisor to attend MTA District Meeting ■ Kalama­ zoo. September 23. 1986. Accepted letter of resignation from Zoning Board of Appeals from Sylvia forster • read MTA at­ torneys opinion - Forster to re­ main on Planning Commission & Secretary to Zoning Adminis­ trator. Approved payment of $100 la Donald R. Thompson - staining hoi I doors. Reinstated previous township hall rules and regulations for new hall. Approved purchase of monu­ ment marker for new township hall at a cost of $175.00. Approved purchase of door mats, towelholders • M. lock to go with Bishop to Clark Equip­ ment Company for coatrocks and office furniture. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM. Shirley R. Caso. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Baker («1) AND RELAY TOWERS. This Section amends Article VII of the Prairieville Township Zoning Or­ dinance by the addition of o new Section 6.12-3 oilowing radio ond TV transmission, receiving, and relay towers for lease or use of customer(s) as o special land use In all zoning classifications ex­ cept the "R-l" and “R-2" zoning classifications, subject to certain specified conditions set forth in this zoning text amendment. SECTION HL SEVERABILI­ TY. This Section provides that the provisions of this Ordinance ore severable. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE ANO REPEAL OF CON­ FLICTING PROVISIONS. This Ordinance shall take effect im­ mediately upon publication. All Ordinances of parts of Or­ dinances in conflic* with this ordinonce ore hereby repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Ordinance was adopted by the Prairieville Township Board at Its meeting held on August 13. 19B6. PLEASE TAKE RJRTH ER NOTICE that the full text of this Or­ dinance hos been posted in the office of the Prairievfle Township Clerk at the address set forth below ond that copies of this Or­ dinance may be purchased or in­ spected ot the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk dur­ ing regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. JANETTE ARNOLD. Clerk PrainevlHe Township 10115 South Norris Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 86-19,532-SE Estate of HARRY H. MOR­ RISON. Deceased. Social securi­ ty no. 363-52-4430. TAKE NOTICE: On September 11. 19B6at 10-JOa.m., In the pro­ bate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo held, on the Peti­ tion of Marilyn Morrison, for commencement of proceedings of the deceased and for granting of administration to Marilyn Mor­ rison, ond for a determination of heirs. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate must be presented to Marilyn Morrison. 6210 Bedford Rood Hast.ngs, Michigan 49058. and proof thereof, with copies of the claims, filed with the Court on or before December 11,1986. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereupon assign­ ed to persons appearing of record entitled thereto. The lost known address of the deceased was 1215 Starr School Rood, Hastings. Michigan 49058, his Social Security number was 363 52-4430 and the date of said deceased was July 12. 1966. August IB. 1966 Marilyn Morri* an 6210 Bodford Rood Hostings. Michigan 49058 I (616) 945-3943 David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 1 (6)6) 945-9585 Year Three of Barry County’s longest continuous running group aerobics program begins Sept. 1 ! □ 3 levels of activity provide a program just right for you. □ All Instructors nationally certified and CPR trained. □ □ Program development by exericise physiologist. Professional warm-up and cool down activity. Basic fitness evaluation through Pennock Health & Fitness Center available. □ All aerobics conducted on hardwood floors, the best surface In the area. □ Classes offered in Middleville and other Barry County locations. □ Year round activity □ Progression through levels as fitness Improves. □ Walk club for seniors. □ Baby-sitting available. FREE INTRODUCTION/ WELCOME BACK WEEK • September 1-5 • Fall Session begins Sept. 0, 1986 Stretcherclse Is a setvice of Pennock Health 4 Fitness Center. ^XhjeCaU the - AUGUST 13. 1986 Report* of committee* pre­ tented. Donation* to Fire Deportment received from Bedford Lionet* Club and Dr. Clifford Nelton. Approved Farmland Agree­ ment of Jcmet Spencer. Deportment of Natural Retourcet Ittued permit to Larry Ligett ond Rtehord Ingle for tea­ wall at Fine Lake. Received acceptance from O * A Electric for fronchite granted by Townthip. Approved payment of $9,000. Federal Revenue »haring Fund*. $6,000. from Rood Fund and $16.112.50 from General Fund to Barry County Rood Commission for work completed. Approved mileage rate of 21* per mile. Authorized payment of vouch­ er* In amount of $35,756 83. JUNE DOSTER Johnttown Townthip Clerk Atteued to by Supervisor VERLYN STEVENS (6-21) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY Pennock Health and r--.___ . * SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TWP. BOARD p|fneSS Center 945-4333 for '^er Information. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the condition* of a certain mor­ tgage mode the 4th day of November. 1983 by DANIEL L. BLACK ond CHRISTINE M. BLACK hutband and wife. Mortgagor* to THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICHIGAN, ond recorded in Libor 256 on Page 657 on the 14th day of November. 1983. on which mortgage there it claimed to be duo ond unpaid ot the date of thi* Notice FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND 27/100 ($53,222.27) DOLL­ ARS principal and THREE THOU­ SAND SEVENTY-ONE AND 25/100 ($3.071.25) DOLLARS interest: no suit or proceeding al low or in equity having been Inttituted to recover the debt, or any port of the debt, secured by said mor­ tgage. and the power of safe con­ tained in said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default. Notice It hereby given that on the 25th day of Septertoer. 1986 at 10:00 o'clock In the forenoon at the East Door of the County Courthouse in the Village of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sole ond »old to the highest bidder, ot public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due ond unpaid upon said mortgage, together with the legal costs ond charge* of tale. Including at­ torney fee of SEVENTY-FIVE ond NO/100 ($75.00) DOLLARS o* provided by law. the land* and premltet in told mortgage men­ tioned ond detcrlbed o» follow*, to-wlt: Land situated in the Townthip of Prairieville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, to wH: Parcel A: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 25. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, distant South 89* 12" 43" East, 640.00 feet fram the Northwest comer of toid Section 25; thence North 00* IT 0T East. 165.01 feet: thence South 89* 12* 43" East parallel with toid North section line, 1241.44 feet; thence south 21* 22' 13" West, 390.BB feet: thence North 48* 57* 41“ West. 60.00 feet: thence 138.58 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose radius 1» 146.09 feet and whose chord bears North 76* OT 11“ West. 133.44 feet: thence south 76* 41’ 20" West. 634.94 feet; thence 77.12 feet along the arc of a curv^ to the left whose radius is 102.99 feet and who»e chord bear* South 55* 14' 13“ West, 75 J3 feet; thence North 57* 09- 00" Well. 292.83 feet: thence North 00* IT OT East, 175.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to on easement for ingress ond egress to bo used jointly with other*, described a* follows: Beginning at a point on the West Uno of Section 23. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, which lies South 00* 21'32” Wett. 806.98 foot from the Northwest comer of sold Sec­ tion 25. said West line of Section 25 alto being the West right-ofway lino of Parker Rood; thence South 89* 12- 43" East. 66.00 feet to the Eott right-of-way line of said Porker Rood: thence South 00* 21'32" Wett. along told Eatt line of Porker Rood a distance of 78.83 feet; thence South 53* IT 37” Eott. 230.47 feet; thence South 87* 35' 50" Eotl. 413. 00 feet; thence Southerly 102.08 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose rodlut It 192.28 feet, and whose chord bears North 09* 59* 57" East. 100.89 feet; thence North 87* 35' 50" Wett. 407.23 feet; thence South 48* 26' 16" West. 244.68 feet to said East right-of-way tine of Porker rood; thence South 00* 21' 32" West, along said Eotl right-of-way line. 58.11 feet; thence North 89* 38' 30” Wett. 66.00 feet to the West right-of-way line of Porker Rood: thencs North 00* 21’ 32" East, along told Wett right-of-way line 537.44 feet to the place of beginning. Also a strip of land 66 feet in width whose center line is described ot follows: Commencing ot ths Northwett comer of Section 25. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, thence South 00* 21' 32” West, along the West line of said Section 25. a distance of 1063.95 feet; thence south 87* 35' 50" East. 690.44 feet to the true place of beginning of sold center line; thence along sold center line the following courses. Northeasterly 68.97 feet XAX«VTOJJ“j*»OAItO Meeting of Augv»» 7. )9B6 cq1| ed to order ot 7JO P-m. All boord member* pr Di»cu**od the tale of fir, lruck No. 2 of B.P.H. Fire Dept. This board withe* to hove the truck put up lor bid P*l°r *0 telling it, A requett for ’he townthip to toko a parcel of P'cparty fo County Zoning Board ,0 h<jve rezoned wot rejected. Approved tho P^rtho*. ttollotion of overhead door for the Hickory Slotton for totol amount of $9,507.30. Lion* Club have found tomeone to do the routing fee lh< #jgn for the pork. Moved to pay bll,» at pretent­ ed. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 1015 BROMLEY. Clerk Attested to by: WILLIAM B. WOOER. Supervisor (6-21) Announcing ... Charles W. Laudenbach, M.D. i Pennock , [ Life Span ] • Opening Practice in Internal Medicine DAY CARE । j CENTER I ; - Opening - ] । August 25 ' (Adult Medicine) in Partnership With Jack A. Brown, M.D. - Family Practice James E. Atkinson, M.D. - Family Practice Robert G. Schirmer, M.D. - Internal Medicine Steven G. Wildem, M.D. - Internal Medicine 12049 N. BROADWAY, i Serving infants 6 weeks । 1 on up thru adulthood । Phone ... 1 Dr. Laudenbach is now accepting new patients. For appointments call his office at... 945-2419 • 945-2533 ! along the orc of a curve t0 tho right whose radius is 159.28 feet and whose chord bears North 23* 40' 00' East. 68-44 feet; thence 87.89 feet oktng the orc of o curve to the loft whose radio* is 210.70 feet, and whos« chord bear* North 24* 07' 20” Eo»t 87.25 feet; thence North 12* IQ22” East. 585.54 feet; thence 115.96 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whote rodiu* is 102.99 feet, and whose chord bears North 44* 25’ 51" East. 109.94 feet; thence North76*41* 20" East. 634.94 foot; thence 138.58 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whose radius Is 146.09 feet, and whose chord bears South 76* 08' 11" East 133.44 feet; thence South 48* 57' 41" Eatt. 99.93 feet; thence 244.32 feet olong the orc of a curve to the left whose radius it 469.09 feet, and whose chord boors South 63* 52* ST* East. 241.57 foot; thence South 78* 48 13" East. 149.92 feet; thence 354.49 feet olong the arc of a curve to the right whoso radius It 263.16 foot and whose chord bears South 40* 51" East, 32B.29 feet; thence South 01* 37' 29" East. 79.91 feet; thence 237.33 fool along the orc of a curve to the right whoso radius It 650.65 foot, and whoso chord bears south OT 49* 30" West 236.02 foot, thence 178.28 foot along the arc of 0 curve to the left whoso radius is 537 73 loot, ond whose chord bears South 09* 46' 35" West. 177.47 feet; thence South 00* 16' 42" Wett. 292.88 foot; thence 674X16 feet along the orc of a curve io the right whose radius It 3S9O<wt. and whose chord beore'touth 55* 07 36” West. 575.75 feet thence North 70* 01' 31" West. 961.39 feet; thence 168.64 feet, along the arc of a curve to the right whoso radius It 531.16 feet, and whoso chord boars North 60* 55' 46" West. 167.94 feet; thence 151.07 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whoso radius is 185.65 foot, ond whoso chord bears North 28* 31’ II" West. 146.94 feel; thence North 05* 17 34” West. 70.01 feet; thence 45.79 feet along the orc of a curve to the right whoso rodlut it 159.28 foot, ond whose chord bears North 03* 01'33" Eo*t. 45 63 feet to the place of beginning of said center line. EXCEPTING from the above described easement o parcel of land described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 25. Town 1 North. Rango 10 Wett. Prairie­ ville Townthip. Barry County. Michigan; thence South 00* 21' 32" West, olong the West line of sold section 25, a distance of 1063.95 feet; thence South 87* 35 50" East. 690.44 feet; thence 45.79 feet along the orc of a curve to the left whoso radius is 159.28 feet; ond whose chord boor* South ar or 33 We*t 45.63 feel; thence South 05* 17 34" East.70.01 feet; thence 151.07 feet olong the arc of a curve to the left whose radius is 185.65 foot, and whoso chord bear* South 28* 3)’ ir East. >46.94 foot; thooco 168.64 foot olong the orc of a curve to the left whose radius Is 531.16 feet, and whose chord bears South 60* 55' 46“ Eatt. 167.94 foot, thence South 70* OT 31" East. 143.00 feet; thence South 62* 50' 05" Wett, 22.51 feet to the true place of beginning of said exception; thence South 70* 01' 31” Eatt, 424.27 feet; thence South 62* Sff 05" West. 22.51 feet; thence North 70* OT 31" West. 424.27 feet; thence North 62* 50 05“ East 22.51 feet to the place of begin­ ning. Parcel B: Commencing ot the Northwest corner ol Section 25. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairie­ ville Townthip. 9°rrY County. Michigan; thence 5 89* '7 43" E. 640.00 feet along the North line of Section 25. thenca S 00* 17 09" W. 175.00 feet to the ploce of beginning; thence S 57* 0?- 00" E. 292.83 feet; thence 38.85 feet olong the orc of o curve to the left whose radius is >«.99 feet, and whose chord bear* S 22* 58' 44" W. 38.62 feet; thence S 12* la 22" W . 72.50 feel; N 89* 42’ 51" W. 216.96 feet: thence N 00* 17' 09"E. 264.19 feet to the place of beginning. The period of redemption shall be six (6) months from the date of sole. DATED: August 22 >986 DEMING. HUGHEY LEWIS. KEISER. ALLEN B CHAPMAN. P C. By: Bruce R. Grubb (P27632) Attorney for Mortgagee 800 American Notional Bank Building Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 (9-11) Pennock Health and Fitness Center <f UTE WELLNESS O- Fall Sessions Begins September 8, 1986 Introductory Welcome Back Week _ September 1-5 LEVEL I - New to Exercise? Returning to Exer­ cise? Join us for a Great Program of Aerobics designed especially for you! INSTRUCTOR TIME DAY 8: 30am-9:30am 9: 30am-10:30am 5:45pm-6:45pm 4:15pm-5:15pm Deb Thompson Wens. Deb Thompson Mon./Fri. Tues./Thurs. Deb Thompson Tues./Thurs. Deb Buikema An Excellent total fitness workout, stressing Aerobics and Flexibility LEVEL II - TIME DAY INSTRUCTOR 8: 15am-9:15am 9: 15am-10:15am 4: 00pm-5:00pm 5: 45pm-6:45pm 9:00am-10:00am Mon./Fri. Tues./Thurs. Tues./Thurs. Mon./Wed. Tues./Thurs. Deb Buikema Martha Edger Martha Edger Ann Marvin Ann Marvin 4 week program Yankee Springs Township Hall 6: 30pm-7:30ptn Mon./Thurs. Martha Edger Middleville Middle school,KMtiymi 8 week program WALK CLUB — This program is ideal for seniors or anyone wanting to work into a pro­ gram slowly and safely. TIME DAY INSTRUCTOR 10:30-11:30 M-W-F Kathy Wilbur NEW! BODY TONING — A program designed for muscle toning, flexibility and relaxation. An ideal supplement to aerobic workouts. 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Mon./Wed. Kathy Wilbur* •Pennock Health and Fitness Center Registration and Information on All Programs Available through your instructor, or Pennock Health and Fitness Center. Martha Edger Ann Marvin Kathy Wilbur Deb Thompson Debbie Buikema 948-2179 945-4344 or 344-4995 945-3809 945-4319 367-4857 Pennock Health and Fitness Center 945-4333 Mid­ dleville Sch. Reg. only: 795-3394 (Comm. Educ.) Babysitting Avail, at all morning classes!! Stretchercise is a program of Pennock Hospital. �Page 10 — The Hastings Brnner — Thursday, August 21,1986 It pays to learn income taxes from H&R Block. America's Finest Income Tax Course Learning income taxes now could offer you money-making opportunities and save you money on your return at tax time • Morning, Evening Classes September 2 Send for more information today or call now! 303 S. Michigan Hastings, Ml 49058 Ph. 945-5345 or call 945-3341 “—” H*R BLOCK Voters asked to approve Charlton Park millage by Shelly Sulser DENTURES COMPLETE DENTURES395 UPPER DENTURE s225l PARTIAL DENTURE s295l •AH teilh ind mitirbl* used mu', the high illndirdi. set by the Ametlcin Dsnlil As*n. •Our on promiit! I»b provide* individual end efficient tervice. ‘Free dentuia omultation end tnminihon. (616)455-0810 ”“* | Please send me tree information about your tax preparation •L.D Himebaugh DOS •D.D. White DOS •6. Mincswicz DOS 2330 UlhSL.S.E., I course. Grand Rapids Name ______________________________________________ | Address ___________________________________________ | City State______ Zip The living history of Charlton Park is not as alive as it was. following the layoff of 13 employees because of the defeat of a special millage request Aug. 5. By making a second lax increase request. The Barry County Parks and Recreation Board hopes to restore that living historical experience using a different approach. The board had requested in the Aug. 5 primary election one quarter mill to be levied for five years for Charlton Park for maintenance, improvement, development and preservation, as well as for the needs of other county parks. Because the proposal failed (by a 294 vote margin), the board indicated the financial need was so great that the request should again be made in the November 4 general election with a slight change. The primary ballot asked voters to approve millage for Charlton Park und other county parks, while the revised proposal will ask for funding strictly for Charlton Park. "We felt the people didn't understand the proposal the way it was worded." said board trustee John Jacobs. “Ninty-nine percent of the need was for Charlton Park so we decided we were going to lay it on the line and say for Charlton Park...to maintain it." He said the number of votes cast in favor of the millage in the primary was a factor in the board's decision io request the funds a second time, but "the primary reason is the need." Charlton Park Director Diane Szewczyk pointed out that since the tax increase request failed in the primary. 13 seasonal employees had been laid off. ’ She said prior to the layoffs, visitors to the park could enter the various historic buildings and be greeted by "interpreters" wearing turn of the century costumes. Now, she said in order to guide visitors away from rooms not open to the public, barriers are being in­ stalled to take the place of the attendants. However, the park does conduct guided tours Thursday through Sunday using remain­ ing staff, while volunteers are used for special weekend events. "The living history of Charlton Park is not as alive as it was August 3." Szewczyk said, referring to the last day living history was depicted at die park prior to the millage failure. । Phone______________________________________________ DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS 1S86-87 Opening of School Notice New Student Registration: Starting August 19,1986. All schools - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Orientation ■ New Students to District Only: Middle School and High School - Monday, August 25, 1986, 10:00 a m. SCHOOL STARTS: Wednesday, August 27,1986 • A.M. Only, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. - All Students - Grades 1-12. Kindergarten A.M. classes only. Thurs­ day, August 28,1986 - Full Day, 8:30 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. • All Students - K-12. Community School (Adult High School Completion and Enrichment) No cost for High School Completion - Registration: Starting September 8, 1986 - 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Classes Begin: September 15, 1986. Amcon FOOD AUCTION This will be o very large auction and everything will be sold. Nothing goes back. DON'T MISS THIS ONE! If you have never been to a grocery auction before, stop by this week and see what we're all about. Many items to be sold are not available at your local grocery stores - plus we offer all the regular needs on your list including: Beef Pork Poultry Fleh Canned Goods Dry Goods Dairy Products Paper Products Shrimp Lobster Crab Legs Frog Legs Our sales last several hours so, remember to dress comfortably and bring your coolers. Sale Promoted by Amcon Inc. Ross Woodard — Auctioneer Sunday, August 24 — 2:00 p.m. — Barry County Fairgrounds - HASTINGS, MICHIGAN - Now in 21 Locations Statewide. Every Item 100% Guaranteed HASTINGS COUNTRY CLUB Men’s Mon. Night Golf League -BLUE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8-1B...J. Ket­ chum 49-3; G. Cove 49-2: J. Echtenaw 59-4; H. Bottcher 48-4; H. Botlcher 48-3; B. McGinnis 53-4; T. Sutherland 47-4; J. Col­ eman 39-4; B. Stanley 52-1; T. Sutherland 47-2; J. Ketchum 49- 0; E. Mathews 50-0; J. Col­ eman 39-1; L Kornstadt 61-0; B. Stanley 52-0; D. O'Connor 45-0; L. Gillespie 54-4; W. Nitz 48-2; J. Echtenaw 59-3: H. Bottcher 48-4; H. Botlcher 48-4; E. Mathews 50- 2; J. Coleman 39-4; E. Mathews 50-0; L. Gillespie 54-2; G. Cove 49-1; G. Cove 49-0: J. Rugg 55-0; J. Ketchum 49-2; E. Mathews 50-0. STANDINGS.. J. Coleman 43; D. O'Connor 43; W. Nitz 40; P. Hodges 38; B. McGinnis 37; E. Mathews 31; B. Stanley 30; T. Sutherland 29; H. Bottcher 29; J. RuM 29; L. Gillespie 28; D. Goodyear 27; J. Echtenaw 26; J. Ketchum 26; G. Cove 22; .1. Pan­ fil 22; J. Jacobs 21; L. Kornstandt 19. PAIRING FOR 8-25 FRONT NINE... W. Nitz vs. G. Cove: H. Bottcher vs. L. Gillespie; J. Jacobs vs. B. Stanley: E. Mathews vs. J. Panfil; J. Col­ eman vs. L. Kornstadt; J. Echtenaw vs. J. Rugg; B. McGin­ nis vs. P. Hodges; D. Goodyear vs. D. O'Connor: T. Sutherland vs. J. Ketchum. -GREEN DIVISION MATCH RESULTS 8-18... 8. Youngs 46-4; D. Bedhun 50-0; N. Gardner 40-4; J. Walker 50-0. STANDINGS...B. Willison 25; J. Walker 23; K. Smith 22: R. Teegardin 21: D. Beduhn 20: B. Youngs 20; R. Miller 19; N. Gardner 17; 0. Gauss 16: R. Dawe 13: M. Dorman 12; R. Erfair 12. -GOLDCHVISIONMATCH RESULTS 8-18... J. Fisher 38-4; D. Foster 41-3; B. Rohde 45-4, B. Vanderveen 40-3; D. Lorenger 40-4; G. Holmon 41-4; L. Long 46-3; B. Krueger 37-4; B. Krueger 37-4; 8. Hollister 45-0; B. Vanderveen 40-1; G. Hamaty 47-0; G. Homoty 47-1; B. Hollister 45-0; D. Jarman 45-0; T. Chase 42-1; J. R«her 38-0; B. Vanderveen 40-0; J. Fisher 38-4; D. Foster 41-4; 8. Rohde 45-4; D. Jarman 45-4; D. Lorenger 40-2; B. Hollister 45-4; J- Hoke 43-3; B. Krueger 374; B. Miller 43-0; G. Hamaty 47-0; D. Cotter 45-0; G. Hamaty 47-0; B. Rohde 45-2; B. Slack 47-0; D. Lorenger 40-1; T. Chase 42-0. STANDINGS....8. Krueger 43; D. Jarman 43; 8. Rohde 39; T. Chase 39. B. Miller 37; D. Lorenger 35; B. Vanderveen 35; L. Lang 33; G. Holman 32; J. Fisher 32; 8. Stack 31; 8. Hollister 30; J. Hoke 27; G. Iron­ side 26: D. Cotter 26; D. Foster 25; J. Kennedy 20: G. Hamaty 19. PAIRING FOR 8-25 BACK NINE...D. Cotter vs. D. Jarman; L. Lang vs. B. Rohde; B. Krueger vs. O. Fasten 8. Miller vs. B. Vanderveen; G, Ironside vs. D. Lorenger; G. Holmon vs. T. Chase: J, Ho&v*. B. Hollister; B. Stack vs.., J. Kennedy; G. Hamaty vs. 1 Fisher. -RED DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8-18... D. Jacobs 45-3; C. Morey 55-4; D. Holl 43-3; D. Hall 43-4; J. Hopkins 42-4; G. Lawrence 51 -4; H. Stanlake 45-1; M. Cook 49-0; D. Jacob* 45-1; L. Perry 44-0: G. Crolhers 52-0; P. Siegel 61 -0; P. The Strickland Agency) Inc. 301 South Michigan, Hastings Corn+r of Michigan and Center Phone 945-3215 There is more than one farm insurance company! Call us! Siegel 61-4; A. Havens 53-4; D. Hall 43-4; L. Garlinger 50-4; H. Stanlake 45-4; G. Crothers 52-0; H. Burke 52-0; P. Siegel 61-0; S. Baxter 54-0; M. Cook 59-0. STANDINGS... J. Hopkins 53; 0. Hall 49; P. Lubienlecki 47; G. Crothers 41; H. Burke 39; F. McMillan 36; H. Stanlake 34; L. Garlinger 33; 0. Jocobs 32; G. Lawrence 31; L. Perry 30; C. Morey 30; P. Siegel 30; A. Havens 27; S. Baxter 22; M. Cook 19; G. Etter 15; M. Bacon PAIRINGS FOR 8-25 FRONT NINE...C. Morey vs. H. Burke; L. Garlinger vs. M. Cook; F. McMillan vs. P. Siegel; H. Stanlake vs. P. Lubienlecki; G. Etter vs. G. Crothers; A. Havens vs. S. Baxter; J. Hopkins vs. D. Holl; L. Perry vs. M. Bacon; G. Lawrence vs. D. Jocobs. —SILVER DIVISION— MATCH RESULT^ 8-18... B. losty 44-3; B. Kuu'ak 36-4; S. Williams 36-4; B. Wiersum 42-4; J. Austin 55-4; T. Hording 39-3; T. Harding 39-4; D. Ellis 46-4; D. Ellis 46-1; D. Ellis 46-0; B. Cove 44-0: B. LoJoye 55-0; B. LaJoye 55-0; B. los­ ty 44-1; H. Wattles 43-0; B. La­ Joye 55-0; B. Kubiak 36-4; B. Kubiak 36-4; H. Wattles 43-4; J. Austin 55-4; T. Bellgraph 50-4; T. Harding 39-4; T. Hording 39-4; P. Edwards 45-4; J. Austin 55-0; P. Edwards 45-0; L. Archer 46-0; P. Mogg 43-0; P. Mogg 43-0; B. LaJoye 55-0; B. Wiersum 42-0; B. LaJoye 55-0. STANDINGS...P. Edwards 43: S. Williams 40; B. Kubiak 39; T. Harding 38; D. Ellis 37; T. Bellgraph 37; B. Weller 36; L. Archer 34; B. Wiersum 33; J. Burkholder 30; J. Austin 24; H. Wattles 24; B. Cove 22; B. losty 21; T. Cleveland 19; P. Mogg 17; B. LaJoye 16; D. Brower 14. PAIRINGS FOR 8-28 BACK If themg ofa takes your btHthumy... CMRHM7 It's that time of year again As their marijuana plants get bigger, growers have more than weed rot and rival growers to worry about. It’s about that time of year when police begin to confiscate the plants, and arrest the planters. Pictured here in front of about 25 marijuana plants confiscated Sunday afternoon by Michigan State Police from the Hastings Team is Team Commander Richard Zimmerman. Police were alerted to the plants' Hope Township location by an anonymous caller using the Operation Hemp hotline, Zimmerman said. “There will be further Investigation to try and leam the identity of the people responsible for planting It,’’ he said. NINE...H. Wattl«> vs. B. LaJoye; T. Cleveland vs. L. Archer; B. Cove vs. B. Kubiak; D. Ellis vs. S. Williams; D. Brower vs. 8. Wiersum: J. Austin vs. B. Weller: T. Harding vs. T. Bellgraph; P. Mogg vs. J. Burkeholder; P. Edwards vs. B. losty. Delton fire under investigation unoccupied home at 11057 E. Shore Drive near Delton Sunday after a fire gutted part of the dwelling. Firefighters from the Bany-PrairievilleHope Fire Department were called to the residence at 4:49 a.m., Fire Chief Dick Tolles said, after a neighbor spotted the flames. When fire pe*sonnel arrived at the scene, the house was “totally involved", Tolles said. Firefighters spent an hour and a half getting the blaze under control. Flames started in the kitchen area, Tolles said, and worked their way to the second story of the older home and on out the roof. Tolles said there was extensive smoke and heat damage to the house. The home is owned by William Seabright of Allegan. A renter was due to move into the home the following day, Tolles said. Cause of the blaze is as yet undetermined. Tolles was waiting for a report from the stale fire marshall, he said. —WHITE DIVISION­ MATCH RESULTS 8-18... T. William 55-3: N. Carter 40-4; N. Carter 40-4; T. Boop 39-4; M. Flohr 49-4; D. Hoekstra 49-1; C. Cruttenden 43-0; G. Brown 56-0; N. Carter 40 0; T. William 55-0; R. Newton 53-4; N. Carter 40-4; J. Toburen 40-4; T. Boop 39-4; D. Hoekstra 49-0; T. William 55-0: E. Bohannon 47-0; C. Crut­ tenden 43-0. STANDINGS... M. Flohr 43; T. Boop 40: N. Carter 36; F. Markle 35; M. Dimond 31; J. Toburen 30; E. Bohannon 30; R. Newton 25; D. Hoekstra 23: T. Johnson 22; G. Brown 21; D. Dimmers 21; C. Cruttenden 21; M. McPhillips 18; H. Nolan 17; T. William 15. PAIRING FOR 8-25 BACK NINE...R. Newlon vs. D. Dim­ mers; J. Toburen vs. N. Carter; G. Brown vs. M. McPhillips; M. Dimond vs. E. Bohannon; T. Johnson vs. D. Hoekstra; T. Boop vs. T. William; F. Markle vs. C. Cruttenden. Our ComplimentsloThe Chef And AlllheStaffWho Keep Meals OnWheds Rolling, About two decades ago. a group of some very enterorising people first opened the doors to what has ever since been a favorite local eatery. In that time, not a whole lot has changed in the way they run things. The menu’s simple. But the food is always hot, fresh and wholesome. A lot of the staff works for free. And most provide their own cars and gasoline so the operators can still offer home delivery. And, as it’s always been over the years, they’ve never once made a red cent to show for it all. But they did manage to make firm be­ lievers out of us. They’re Meals on Wheels, after all. So while it is not surprising that they are not in business to make a profit, they still have to pay their bills like everyone else to stay in business. Otherwise, hundreds of homebound senior citizens and hundreds more lessfortunate people might go hungry every day. So when they fed us the facts on their cash flow problem, we gave them the line of credit they needed to keep things rolling. Not just because we’re bankers. But because, more importantly, we’re part of the community. You see, at First of America Bank we think non-profit organizations like Meals on Wheels, who make sure that those in need do not go hungry, are something everyone will eventually profit from some day. 0 FIR5T°FAMERICA. Wre Community Banks First Mnnbm FDIC Motion denied to withdraw plea A motion by William Harrington's attorney that Harrington be allowed to withdraw his Feb. 14 guilty plea to second degree criminal sexual conduct was denied in Barry County Circuit Court Friday. Harrington. 25, formerly of 2118 S. Bed­ ford Rd., Hastings, was sentenced March 14 to 10-15 years in prison for the offense. His attorney David Hartsook argued Friday that Harrington did not fully understand the ramifications of his guilty plea when he agreed to it. Judge Richard Shuster said Harrington's plea could not be withdrawn unless there was sufficient reason. According to the law, Shuster said, the withdrawing of a guilty plea "must not be frivolous" and must contain certain elements, such as a change in the facts, before it is granted. Had Shuster allowed Harrington to withdraw his plea, Harrington would have been remanded back to Barry County to stand trial on the original charges. Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club to offer dance classes Would you like to get rid of tension after a hard day at work and have lots of fun? Come and leam modem square dancing with the Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club. They are starting a beginners class Monday Sept. 15 7:30 at the UAW Hall on Woodlawn Ave. In your 20s or retirees all arc welcome to this friendly group. The first night is free. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 21,1986 - Page 11 Antique autos gather at Charlton Park for 17th time The 17th annual Antique Auto Show at Charlton Park was a big success, says park director Diane Szewczyk who added that several new twists at Sunday's event were especially successful. Paying adults numbered 2,244 while 380 vintage automobiles were displayed, a turnout of 80 more vehicles than expected. As a new part of the event, visitors were able to vote for the spectators* choice trophies. Winning in the pre­ war category was an Austin Coupe owned by Ken and Rena Caswell of Kalamazoo; and in the post-war category, the winner was a 1957 Chevy Belair owned by Gary Craft of Sparta. Door‘prizes were offered to - NOTICE Rutland Charter Township BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Chief Noonday left footprints in county soil vendors as a new addition to the event. Local winners were Dave Barnard of Hastings, who won a socket set donated by Barry Automatic and Paul Dillon of Caledonia who won one of three shirts donated by Hastings Manufacturing. Other businesses con­ tributing door prizes included Carlton Center Service. Car Club. Signs Tire Service. Central Auto Supply. Tires n Such and Maple Valley Standard. The Antique Auto Show was sponsored by the Battle Creek Chapter of the Vctcrcn Motor Car Club of America. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE lhat the petition has been filed with and received by the Township Board ol Rutland Charier Township, for the paving of Ottawa Trail from the intersection of Ottawa Trail and Jeanne Drive through the intersection of Hillcrest Drive, a special assessment district described upon the petition situated within said Township. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 Land and premises located within Rutland Charter Towiship, Barry County, Michigan and more particularly described as follows: Section 1 and 2, in the recorded plat of Al-gon-quln Estates and Buenavlsta Heights PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has caused to be prepared by the Barry County Road Commission a cost thereof to make such Improve­ ment and tentatively designating the special assessment district against which the cost of such improvement is to be assessed, as hereinbefore described. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the cost of $22.400 00 to be divided equally, one hall being paid for by Rutland Charter Township and one half to be paid by the landowners in the Special Assessment District No. 2 over a period of years to yet be determined by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the SECOND hear­ ing upon the petition, the improvement and the special assessment district to be established for the assessment of the cost thereof, including any revision, correction, amendment or change therein, will be held at the said Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, within the Township, commencing at 7:00 o’clock p.m. on the 3rd day of September 1986. All interested persons are Invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. PHYLLIS FULLER. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 102 Tanner Lake Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 948-2194 SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES Lyle L. Thomas Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. 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(Owners ol Reminder & Banner) (616)945-9554 by Kathleen Scott Chief Noonday was a popular and promi­ nent figure roaming the hills, lakes and prairies of Allegan, Barry. Kent and Kalamazoo counties over 150 years ago. His true name. No-no-qua-hc-zik. was translated in English to "middle of the day and later shortened to ’Noonday." His name appears often in area history books and old newspaper articles and has been preserved for generations through the Barry County lake and main road which bear his name. Noonday belonged to the Ottawa tribe, which was closely associated with and 'big brother* to the Potawatomis. Both tribes were of the Algonquin race. Before the invasion of white man, the 01tawas lived in basic tranquility with one another. They were an honest, simple, hum- * ble, peaceful people who followed precepts much like Christianity's Ten Commandments. They did not have illcgitiamte children, nor did they murder in cold blocd or drink liquor. In the Ottawa language, there existed no words of profanity. For entertainment, the children would make up games to play with a ball, have foot races, wrestle and hold bow and arrow shooting contests. A product of these self-supporting people who were often thought of as stupid or ig­ norant but who. in reality, were intelligent and resourceful. Noonday was reserved, dignified and modest. He was large in stature — six feet tall, broad-shouldered, muscular and handsome with piercing black eyes and coarse hair hang­ ing below his shoulders. His close personal contact with the white man began in 1824 while he and some fellow tribesmen were camping at Gun Lake. They met the Rev. Isaac McCoy, who had been sent by the government as a result of the treaties of Saginaw and Chicago in 1819 and 1821. respectively, to establish an Indian mission. th °°n<^ay« desiring a mision at his camp on in tjran<^ R*ver in current-day Grand Rapids. 'Jicd the missionary to his settlement. N u JQSCPh Slater was assigned to oonday’s camp. Slater soon spoke lhe Otlanguage and he and his family lived Peacefully together with the Indians. 1836. however, the many white men no had settled along the Grand River began ‘■oyupting the natives and taking advantage of demure personalities. Slater and Noony then relocated the camp in a remote area northwest of Gull Lake. On Gull Prairie, one of the largest and most c,tilc in the area. Slater and Noonday polished a utopia in which each family had lts °Wn garden plot to use as they wished. The red man could visit the nearby village centers or wander in the surrounding ample Hunting and fishing grounds in a time when black bear, wolves, otters, minks and foxes roamed the land and grasslands and forests Prided plentiful berries, fruits and nuts. While retaining the lifestyle of his native culture. Noonday practiced some of the white ^an's customs. He convened to Christianity m the early I830's. after which it is said he never failed to hold family worship morning and evening in his home. He took great in­ terest in the mission work. He also took interest in formal education. Although it is uncertain whether he had any children of his own, he was father to several adopted children. Their schooling, as well as lhat of the other children in his tribe was of great importance to Noonday. When visiting the school, if a child misbehaved, it is written he would often scold or punish the child himself in a quiet but effec­ tive manner. By his people he was not only looked upon as their primary counsellor, but also as the wisest of leaders who looked after their human and spiritual desires. Noonday was also highly respected by the white settlers. He never spoke English; he Legal Notice MORTGAGE SALE Defoult has occurred In the con­ ditions of a mortgage mode by John Christian Knapp and Linda D. Knapp, husband ond wife Mortgagors, to Colonial Mor­ tgage Company of Indiana, Inc., an Indiana corporation. Mor­ tgagee. 333 East Washington Blvd.. Fort Wayne, Indiana 46801. dated June 16. 1969, and record­ ed with the Barry County Register of Deeds on June 25. 1969. in Liber 195 ot Page 572. which was assigned by assignment to Fed­ eral National Mortgage Associ­ ation. a corporation organized ond existing under the lows of the United States. 150 South Wacker. Chicago, Illinois, dated July 1. 1969, and recorded with the Barry County Register ol Deeds on July 22. 1969 in Liber 196 ot Page 101. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of sold mortgage due ond payable for­ thwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal ond interest on said mortgage the sum of Five Thousand. Seven Hundred and 31/100 Dollars ($5,700.31). No suit or pro­ ceeding ot low has been In­ stituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by vir­ tue of the power of sale contain­ ed in sold mortgage and the statute in such case mode and provided ond to pay said amount with interest os provided in said morgoge. ond oil legal costs, charges, ond expenses, including attorney’s fees allowed by low. said mortgage will be foreclos­ ed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder ot the Barry Coun­ ty Courthouse. Hastings, Mich­ igan. the place of holding the Circuit court within the County of Barry City of Hastings. Mich­ igan. on Thursday. September 4. 1986. at 1:00 in the afternoon local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971, (MSA 27A3240|31)) the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date ol the foreclosure sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the Township of Hope. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and more fully described as: Lot 36 of Caso-Del-Mar of Acker s Point Plat. Sections 15 and 16. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Township of Hope. County of Barry. Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof. July 31. 1986 James W. Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Attorneys lor Mortgagee 200 Monroe. NW - Suite 555 G:and Rapids. Ml 49503 (8-21) FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS Tecumseh was killed. On one excursion with McCoy, the mis­ sionary. Noonday went io lhe "far west", present-day southwestern Kansas, seeking land for the Indians on which to. once again, rchvaic. In 18-10. several Otlawas moved to lhe designated site in Kansas, but Noonday, being a very old man. remained behind In August. 1855. while visiting friends on Thornapple Lake. Noonday became ill. In an almost ceremonial manner, he was transported through Hastings to Selkirk Lake and the home of the Reverend Selkirk. He died there soon after at the unusual age of 98. He was buried near Crcssy Corners in Prairieville township by the old mission camp, next to his wife and among over 100 members of his Ottawa tribe. A tombstone once marked his grave, but relic hunters gradually chipped away at it until it totally disapeared. Your wedding plans should start at... J-AD GRAPHICS Everything you need in wedding , supplies... from invitations to candles PUBLISHERS OF THE REMINDER AND HASTINGS BANNER z? 1952 N. Broadway. Hatting, • Ph. 945-9554 Legal Notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in lhe conditions of a certain mortgage made the 15th day of February. 1985. executed by James Louis Coin, a single man. as mortgagor to Jone Lynn Derteen, os mort­ gagee. and recorded In the Ol- . flee of lhe Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on March 6. 1985. in Liber 421 on Page 33. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid at the date of this notice Nine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Five ond 72/100 ($9,275.72) Dollars for principal Friday. August 29. 1986, ot 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding lhe Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to lhe highest blddor. at public auction or venduo, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with in­ terest thereon at eleven (11%) percent per annum, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including the attorney fees os provided by law in said mortgage, the lands and pr«mis«s in said martgage men­ tioned ond described as follows lot 2. Thomapple Riverside Plat, Section 2. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, Thomapple Township. Borry County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Dated: July 31. 1986 James H. Fisher ol Siegel. Hudson, Gee. Show & Fisher 500 Edword Street Middleville. Ml 49333 (B-28) eding at law or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any pari of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale I- sold mor­ tgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given lhat on CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS Any type property anywhere in Michigan 24 Hours Call Free 1-800-292-1550 First National Acceptance Co. The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 94M051 _____ filUMSSIFIED ADS FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS Help Warned Thank You BE YOUR OWN BOSS repre­ senting MERRI MAC FAMILY SHOPPING SERVICE 100% GUARANTEED line of Gifts, Toys and Home Decor. Il’s easy and fun! No investment, collect­ ing or delivering. Unlimited Icmtory, excellent pay, bonuses and prizes. Car and phone neces­ sary. 1-800-992-1072. CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank my children, grandchildren and great granchildren for the beauti­ ful surprise birthday party given me at the home of Mr. and Mn. Daniel Welton, also to my friends and neighbors for the lovely gifts and cards I received. It was very much appreciated. Iris Welton CLOVERDALE: 5 wooded •cres with small year around cottage. 300 ft. frontage on small private lake, 532,000 or best offer. Phone 1-381-8676 THANK YOU Our sincere thanks to you all for many, many beautiful cards and gifts. And to our relatives, neighbors, and many friends who came to our 50ih anniver­ sary open house. A special thanks to our sons, daughters-m-law and their fanulies and our daughter and her family that came from California for making lhe day possible. Think, lo everyone who helped HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg SL, Nashville 852-9537 evenings THANK YOU We would like to thank all our friends, neighbors and relatives who helped nuke our 25th anniversary such a wonderful occasion, thanks for the many gifts and cards received. Also a special thanks to our children for all their work, thought and love shown in making a day to be always remembered. James & Evelyn Hayes, FOR SALE: 1976 Plymouth Fury, runs good, needs exhaust, 5250. 945-2794 CHRISTMAS Around The World, newest and fastest grow­ ing home party plan now hiring demonstrator! for the 1986 line of holiday decorations. Work now through November, good earnings, no cash investments. 948-8970, 721-3416_________ FULL TIME RETAIL SECURITY in local store, store detective, start at 53.65 per hour, training program & equipment included. Send background information with phone * to Fishers Big Wheel, Inc. 097,841 S. Kalamazoo St, Paw Paw, MI 49079 AUn: Steve McLeod, L.P. Mgr. (031). No phone calls please.______________________ HELP WANTED: Registered nurses. Full time, part time & float, charge psychiatric nurse position on adult, child and adolescent units. Work within a multi-disciplinary team. Contact personnel, Battle Creek Adven­ tist Hospital. 616-964-7121 ExL 508. PART TIME Recycling CoordinMor/Educator, good pay, flexible hours. Send resume’ to Recycling in Barry Co., P.O. Box 282, Middleville, Ml 49333___________________ f Take a Clo/er Look Early diagnosis of vision problems often leads to early correc­ tion that can result in greater enjoyment of your job, your family, your hobbies and your entire outlook on life! Focus on a brighter future! ASK ABOUT OUR CHILDREN'S FRAME WARRANTY - CONTACT LENS SUPPLIES Hastings Phone 945-3906 to Ad 0158, %Hastings Banner, fP.O. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058 Community ix olices Wauled COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled • Frames Repaired or Replaced • Prescrption Sunglasses - Safety Glasses PART TIME EMPLOY­ MENT: in local denial office. Duties to include sterilization process, filing, general cleaning. Approx. 20 hours per week. Send resume by August 27,1986 CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST? Open-house, August 27. Middleville High School cafeteria, 7:30 pm. Hostesses needed. 948-8503. Northland Optical 1510 North Broadway conversed wiih the while man through an in­ terpreter. usually Rev. Slater. Noonday assured the area settlers if they were ever attacked by other pioneers or In­ dians — mainly Black Hawk or “Chief Shavehead", a ferocious Iroquois chief who had threatened both white and red men — he and his tribe would defend them. By offering this protection and by being consistent in his quiet, methodical ways. Noonday gained the trust and respect of the pioneers. Noonday’s travels were not limited to Michigan. In the War of 1812. he participated in the Burning of Buffalo. N. Y. in December 1813; an act he later repented, but kept secret fearing those injured may have sought revenge. His pari in this battle was not disclosed until after his death. He also fought in the Battle of the Thames, beside Tecumseh — legendary Indian chief, appointed British brigadier general — when Insurance Plans Blue Cross Provider LIVING QUARTERS for semi retired executive. Single male desires suitable furnished, clean facilities in good area close to Hastings with housekeeping provided. Reply to Ad 8148, Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hast­ ings, Ml 49058. ' Kcal I. slate FOR SALE: 24x60 double wide mobile home, very nice. 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I Ph. 948-8051 , HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUGUST 23 ACE ABBOTT LOVE YOUR FAMILY �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 21,1986 Young suspects caught after weekend burglary spree by Mary Warner Three young Allegan teens were in custody Monday following a burglary and joy-riding odyssey Sunday lhat included the wrecking of a near-new Mercury Cougar belonging to a Middleville man. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the youths arc being held in Allegan County on various charges and would be arraigned on burglary charges here this week. The youths are being linked to several break-ins in three counties, including one Sunday on State Road just outside of Middleville. Deputy Robert Abcndroth said police first heard of the youths after Middleville resident Thomas Strumbcrgcr Jr.. 22, reported that his father's home had been broken into and that Delton school millage lowered The Delton Kellogg School millage levy has been reduced by 1.7 mills from last year, says Dr. John Sanders, superintendent of the district. The decrease is a result of a debt retire­ ment. The district had levied 34.1 mills, of which 31.1 was for operations and three for debt retirement. The total levy will drop to 32.4 mills. In other action at the Aug. 11 meeting, the board adopted a resolution to pay board members $30 per meeting attended, changing the pay from $250 per year, as has been the policy in years past. Two new teachers have been selected to join the staff at Delton. They are Patrice Hall, who will teach the learning disabled in both (he middle school and high school, and Don Farrell, a new elementary instructor. The board OK'd letting the Athletic Boosters improve the pressbox. The board will lend $15,000 to the boosters for the improvements. The board approved a request to let the system join a hospital purchasing service co­ op. In doing this, the school will be able to purchase food and such supplies as lightbulbs at lower costs. Previously, this program had been only for hospitals. The board turned down all bread bid offers this year in lieu of the ability to purchase low­ cost bread through the co-op. Strumbcrger's 1984 Cougar XR-7 had been stolen. Strumbcrgcr told deputies he was coming home from work about 3:30 p.m. Sunday when he saw a car leaving the area of his house. He followed the car. he said, and when he pulled closer he realized the car was his Cougar. The thieves drove west into Middleville, down Main Street to the light at M-37. where the driver of the car got out for a minute, allowing Strumbcrgcr to get a “pretty good look at him" and later supply police with a description, Abcndroth said. After the thieves headed west past the light toward the village limits, Strur.iberger broke off the pursuit and contacted police, Abendrolh said. Strumbcrgcr alcned police at 3:39 p.m.. Abcndroth said, and by 8:12 p.m. Allegan County police had located the stolen vehicle in a ditch in Allegan County. The thieves had gotten into two accidents with the car, Abcndroth said, and abandoned the car after the second one. when they ran off the road and hit two trees. Abcndroth said that prior to the discovery of the stolen car, Allegan deputies had seen three teens walking along the road and stop­ ped to talk to them. After discovering the wrecked car. Allegan deputies began "putting two and two together” and went looking for the three youths. Deputies caught up with them in Allegan. Abcndroth said, where the three were placed under arrest. On two of the teens were handguns taken in various burglaries, Abcndroth said. Police also recovered a quantity of other stolen items, and before the evening was over had gotten a confession from one of the three to three burglaries and one larceny. Detective Patrick O'Reilly of the Allegan County Sheriffs Department said that his department is “going to charge them with everything we can”. For now. Shawn B. Ciaccio, 17. who resides in Allegan County and has a Holland mailing address, is being charged in Allegan with carrying a concealed weapon and receiv­ ing and concealing stolen property over $100. Two 15-year-old juveniles, one male and one ferrule, who also live in Allegan County and have Holland mailing addresses, are charged with burglarizing an Old Allegan Road residence Aug. 15. The boy will also be charged with carrying a concealed weapon, O’Reilly said. "We have a statement from lhe 15-ycar-old male implicating him and the 15-ycar-old in three break-ins.” O’Reilly said, "one in Barry County, one in Allegan County and one in Muskegon County." The boy also admitted to stealing a radar detector from a car in Muskegon County, O'Reilly said. The radar detector was recovered by police. as was a quantity of knives stolen in various burglaries, six rifles and shotguns, three han­ dguns and a quantity of jewelry. The Strumbcrgcr family recovered guns and knives stolen in the burglary of their home. Abcndroth said. They also got Strumbcrgcr Jr’s car back. Abcndroth said — with a smashed up front end and extensive other damage. "He was angry and shocked when he saw it," Stramberger's father Thomas Sr. said. “That was his baby — his first brand-new car." Strumbcrgcr Sr. praised police for their quick action in the matter. "The police were very professional — they did a very good job and apprehended the peo­ ple right away.” F-------------------------------- HASTINGS Tuesday, August 19 8 p.m. 8 p.m. Ed Englerth, vocaVguhar. Courthouse stage Sesqulcentennlal Variety Show Central Auditorium Nominal admission Wednesday, Aug. 20 — . 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Fiddler's Jamboree, Courthouse lawn Armada, rock music, Courthouse stage 8 p.m. Saturday, August 23 Community Choir Concert. Central Auditorium 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Nominal admission. Thursday, August 21 7 p.m. SummerFest Bed Race, Court Street The Cry. rock music. Courthouse stage 8:30 p.m. Sign tells all we’re 150 years old Pete Snore from the Hastings City Garage places a sign revealing the age of the city to all persons who pass through town. This sign, at the city limits on N. Broadway, is one of six such signs purchased by the city. SummerFest Barbershop Songfest Central Auditorium Admission $3 person, 2for$5. Arts and crafts Courthouse lawn 1 p.m. illll 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hostings • 616-945-9526 5 p.m. 10 a.m. Arts and crafts, Courthouse lawn Ed Englerth and Roland Sunkins III, Court St. stage Candace Anderson, historical music, Courthouse stage Leo Hine, vocal/guitar. Courthouse stage 10 a.m.-6 p.m. THORNAPJPLE VALLEY Open mike. Courthouse stage Teen street dance featuring Free Flight, Library stage Friday, August 22 John Deere will give you $400 credit toward the cost of any new John Deere —. implement when you buy a new TaskMaster" utility tractor—650, 750, 850. 950, 1050 or 900 High Clearance. The implement selected must be designed for use with compact utility tractors. Mowers, loaders, tillage tods, whatever. Oder good through June 30, unless cancelled. Come in and save! 10K run and blathalon, Courthouse 9 a.m. 11 a.m. Armor, rock music, Courthouse stage first $400 F^off the implement! 150K bike ride, Starts at fairgrounds 8:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. 9 p.m. We’ll knock Street Dance Pacific Trio and Continuum until midnight, Court St. stage The Survivors, old time music, Lbrary stage Hosea Humphrey, country gospel. Courthouse stage Herb Roberts, country gospel. Courthouse stage Sesqulcentennlal/ SummerFest Grand Parade Noon - Downtown 7 p.m. Immediately following parade 8 p.m. Hastings City Bank Ice cream social Scottville Clown Band concert Hastings City Bank parking lot Street Dance with E.C.H.O., Court SI. stage 1 p.m. Wasepl Bluegrass Gospel Singers, Courthouse stage 10 p.m. Selah, Contemporary Christian music. Courthouse stage Fiddlers concert. Courthouse stage Candace Anderson, folk music. Court St. stage 2 p.m. Unique Washlub Band, Courthouse stage 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. Thomapple River Boys, bluegrass. Courthouse sta 4 p.m. Fiddlers Jamboree and Old-Fashioned Square Dance Community Building Devon Capman, music/comedy, Court St. stage 2:30 p.m. DJ Music, Library stage Street Dance D.W. Country, Library stage Clark Family, variety show, Courthouse stage WBCH Sesquicentennial Sweepstakes Drawings Court St. stage Weightlifting Contest, Courthouse lawn Sunday, August 24 Dawn Patrol and Pancake Breakfast Hastings Airport Antique Fire Muster Charlton Park Vintage firefighting apparatus located five miles east of Hastings off M-79. Ph. 616-945-3775 Lip Synk Contest Library stage, $50 cash prize, trophies 2:30 p.m. Monday, August 25 5 p.m. Steve Echtinaw Karate demonstration Court St. stage Blackwood Brothers, Central Auditorium The Sounds of Nashville, Courthouse stage 3 p.m. 6 p.m. Hastings City Band, Library stage Scott Kane, gospel music, Library stage Thomapple River Boys, bluegrass. Courthouse stage 6:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Diane Ferris, gospel music, Library stage Caledonia Dance Studio, Courthouse stage 7 p.m. 5 p.m. Russ Allgaier, piano/vocal, Library stage Khara, gospel music, Courthouse stage Saturday, October 11 Sesquicentennial Ball, Hastings Moose Lodge Check local merchants and festival booths for FiberFest, Sesquicentennial and SummerFesl souvenirs. T-shirts, pins, license plales, bumper slickers and more! For more Information on any event contact the Hastings Area Chamber ol Commerce Community Building, Barry County Fairgrounds, W. State St. (M-37/431 Ph. 616-945-2454. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-08-28.pdf b2cc8712d9c77614a274f15039923de2 PDF Text Text W1S ...wrap Fire destroys mobile home A blaze signed by overheated elec­ trical wiring destroyed a Willitu Road mobile home Saturday. >and a fire Wednesday in the garage of a Heath road residence did 523.000 of damage Fire Chief Roger Cans of the Hastings Fire Department said Robert Bustance. owner of a mobile home al 345 Willitu Rd., was out with hia wife and friends when the home caught fire around 3:15 a-m. Saturday morning. Friends visiting from Tesas had plug­ ged their motor home Into an electrical outlet in the mobile home and firemen surmise that the wiring overheated, star­ ting a fire. The mobile home and contents, valued at 527.000. were a total loss. Carls said. The motor home sustained some 52.000 to iu back end. Carte said. Sesquicentennial & SummerFest photos Police honor deceased officer (Inside this issue!) Page 2 HastingsD3.nnCr Tornado rips roof off Guernsey Lake home A gas leak apparently caused a fire which destroyed ■ truck and severely damaged the garage of a Heath Road home. On Aug. 20, at 2:13 p.m., Hastings firemen responded to * call a 3495 Heath Rd. Owner of the house, Paul Watson, had driven his Fprd Ranger into the garage when an apparent gas leak started the vehicle on fire. Ckris said. The fire destroyed the vehicle aad much of the garage and spread to the at­ tic portion of the main house before firemen brought it under control. Estimated damage to the car aad house was $23,000. by Mary Warner Charles and Cathy Haas were standing at their bedroom window Tuesday, watching the thunderstorm outside, when all of a sudden "everything just started going in circles.” "We hit the floor and before you knew it. bang, it was over," Churles Huas said. "We,got up and the sky was above us." A tornado had-blown the Haas' roof off and taken out a middle wood-framed section of the one-story home, located at 6075 Keller Rd. on Guernsey Lake. Still standing were the sturdy brick outside walls that Charles laid himself when he built the house in 1972. "If the house had not been brick, we’d have been dead," Charles Haas said. The tornado struck at approximately 5:40 p.m.. Cathy Haas said. It was one of several funnel clouds that were reported in Barry County and surroun­ ding counties during severe storms Tuesday. No other damage from tornados was reported in the county, but people in the city of Hastings had to live without their Two injured in boating mishap A boating accident August 20 sent two men to the hospital with minor injuries, Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Hany Van Dyken. 63. of II117 Gun Lake Rd., MkfcUevihe, and Gerald Van Dyken. 215 Robm Rd. Middleville, were treated for cuts and continuous at Pennock Hospital after their motor boat was hit by one being driven by 15-yearoW Dandle Weils ol 3^99.England Dr., Shelbyville. The Van Dykens were trolling for fish on the east end of Gun Lake when the Wells boat struck the back end of their boat, deputies said. The boat's motor and its housing suf­ fered an esttmaeed $2,700 of damage. . . Wells and a passenger, Diane Wdb of the same address, were cruising in their beat at the time of the aeddern. they »oM police. Wells was cisod for Mure to operate her boat in a careful and prudent crash. Summit Steel tax break OK’d Summit Steel Processing Corp, of Hastings will be allowed to only pay half its property taxes for the next eight years on a new building it is constructing. The company was successful in its ap­ plication to the Hastings City Council for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Cer­ tificate allowing it the tax breal‘Council approval came on a 4-2 vote, members William Cusack and Mary Lou Gray dissenting. , Cusack told the council he didn’t think the city was going to gain anything from the tax break, whereas usually businesses applying for the tax break can promise the creation of some new jobs within the business. Gray wanted to wait to grant the tax abatement until a written report on Sum­ mit Steel was sent to the council from the Department of Natural Resources <DNR). . t Some councilmembers are contending that Summit Steel may be polluting the Summit Steel Vice-President Joel Hof■ fman said he would comply with any re­ quirements the DNR may impose on the cwnpany. ■ “We’re very environmentally 0,0 leious". he has told councilmembers. telephones part of Tuesday after lightning struck an alley in back of the computer-run telephone company building in Hastings. The powerful electrical charge caused a computer malfunction. Michigan Bell spokesman Marv Van Voorst said, knocking out residential and commercial service in the city. The lightning struck at 11 a.m.. Van Voorst said, and while partial service was restored soon after it was knocked out. phones in the city were not folly operational until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Strangely enough for the Haases, the “only thing left working" after the tornado struck was their telephone. After the tornado hit, Cathy called her children, she said, who were just returning from football practice at Delton High School and had stopped to drop a player off at his home. Charley called his insurance man. The Haases could not pul a price on the lion was sucked out by the tornado, Cathy said, and bits of it were lodged in the family's clothing. Scattered over the front yard of the house, which faces Guernsey Lake, were the remains of broken tree limbtC A large poplar knocked over by the tornado barely missed falling on the house. Laying upside down on the side of the yard was the Haas' camper trailer. Luckily, Charles said, the tornado missed the garage in back of the house. A pontoon boat belonging to a neighbor was flipped over by the tornado, but no other damage was reported around the lake. "Wc were just lucky the kids were gone," Charles said. "If they had been home somebody would have gotten hurt." Charles said the bedroom he and his wife were standing in was the only room in the house where debns did not fall. Continued on page 12 damage to the home. All the windows and doors were blown out. The blown-in insula- Court may decide fate of insurance claim for Sharon Goddard manner. A 19-year-old Dowling girl distracted by her I l-year-oid paaaeager rolled her car twice before coming to rest in a swamp off Orchard Road Aug. 17, Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Neither the driver, Christine D. Williams of 9511 Bedford Rd, nor passenger Rodger Williams, IL. of the same address, were wearing seatbelts when the crash occurred. Deputies said Williams was south­ bound on Orchard Road when her atten­ tion was diverted to her passenger. She was rounding a curve at the time, shetold police, and the car ran off the road. Williams overcorrected the steering and lost control, rolling the car at least twice, deputies said. She and her passenger were taken to Community Hospital, where they were treated for injuries sustained in the Page 10-11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ___ Gas leak causes fire in garage Car rolls over, two injured 10Kand15K Biatholon times Charles and Cathy Haas, whose brick home at 6075 Keller Road on Guern­ sey Lake was severely damaged by a tornado Tuesday night, say they will rebuild. Hastings schools set to open Wednesday by Kathleen Scott It's that time again when bus drivers are practicing their new routes, custodians arc appl« mg ihe final coats of paint to the walls and wax to the floors, teachers are laying out lesson plans and putting up bulletin boards, secretaries arc checking supplies and sorting textbooks, parents arc buying lunch boxes and back-to-schoo! clothing and everyone seems to have high anticipations for the new year. School days are here! “I'm very excited about the school year starting," said Joyce Guenther, principal at Pleasantview Elementary School. "The teachers have been working very hard the last two weeks. We're awaiting the children with eagerness." Similar feelings have been expressed by other administrators and teachers who have been working in their classrooms the past few weeks taking care of last-minute details. Although teacher contracts have not been signed, everything is proceeding as normal while representatives of the Hastings Educa­ tion Association and the Board of Education Negotiations Committee continue to meet, says Al Francik. director of operations. Much of the seldom-mentioned, behind-thescenes work has been taking place all during the summer in the bus garage and throughout the buildings in the form of cleaning and repairs by the custodial staff. Betty Johnson, who is the head of the transportation department and has been for over 18 years, is responsible for toting ap­ proximately 2,100 students to and from their schools each day. "The routes are always changing." says Johnson. "They move out and move in. Already this year we’re making changes and the school year hasn't begun." Planning the system’s many routes takes most of the summer, says Johnson. Seven kindergarten routes arc completely different quite a few buses still running which have more than 100,000 miles on the odometers. The drivers put in time several weeks prior to the beginning of the school year by visiting the parents of all the students on their routes. While with the parents, they discuss bus rules, pick-up time and location, distribute informa­ tion sheets to the parents regarding the bus Continued on page 12 A Barry County Circuit Court judge may have to decide who will receive $50,000 from murdered Dowling resident Ricky A. God­ dard's life insurance policy. Federal Home Life Insurance Company of Battle Creek has filed suit in Barry County Circuit Court, asking that it be allowed to make the payoff on Goddard's policy to the court rather than to the beneficiaries named on the policy. Named as primary beneficiary on the policy is Sharon Goddard. Ricky Goddard's wife and an alleged co-conspirator in his murder. Secondary beneficiaries arc John and Beverly Goddard, Ricky Goddard's parents. "Michigan law prohibits a person who is a named beneficiary of a life insurance policy from collecting if he or she feloniously or in­ tentionally kills or aids and abets the killing of the principal obligee." papers filed in circuit court said. The insurance company is asking that after the money is paid to the court, the court be re­ quired to "pay the money to whichever defen­ dant shall be found to be of right and title to it and that upon such payment, the (insurance company) be discharged from any and all liability." The suit was assigned to Judge Hudson E. Deming, but chances that neither he nor the other judge in the Barry circuit, Richard M. Shuster, will be able to hear the case. Both may be disqualified. Deming sat on the bench for the trial of Norman H. Woodmansee, 47. of Dowling, who was eventually convicted of Goddard's death and sentenced to life imprisonment. Shuster is hearing an appeal sometime in the first part of October of the dismissal of charges against Sharon Goddard and her ex­ lover Richard Eckstein of Battle Creek. The judge dismissed charges against God­ DeWitt on trial for trailer explosion last January A Hastings man accused of firing the shots (hat led to the explosion of a mobile home on Cedar Creek Road this past January went on trial this week in Barry County Circuit Court. Dennis A. DeWitt, 23. of 221W S. Jeffer­ son St., is alleged to have fired buckshot and shotgun slugs into the side of the trailer, some of which severed a gas line, causing the trailer to explode and injuring four people inside the trailer and four police officers standing outside. DeWitt is charged with attempted murder, assault with a dangerous weapon and possess­ ing a firearm while in the commission of a felony. Jury selection and opening arguments took each year. The longest school bus route is 40 miles one way and some students have to ride the bus for over an hour. •Several buses put on 110 miles a day. but that includes kindergarten, morning and night runs." says Johnson, adding that there arc dard and Eckstein after a preliminary exam on the case, saying there was not enough ad­ missible evidence against the two to warrant binding them over for trial. The suit did not reflect an increase in the in­ surance policy to $100,000, apparently put in­ to effect shortly before Goddard's death Jan. 25. Elsio McKelvey (left) ana Kim Evans*’ among man, stall mmws in the Hastings School District who have been busy with behinoIhescenes won. preparing ciao'00"’’ ano otrw lac hues loi Ihe opening day ol school on Wednesday McKelvey is a secretory al the junor n,gn school and 's • kindergarten and developnienul kindergarten teacher at Southeastern most of Monday. By Wednesday noon the prosecution had called some 30 witnesses to the stand to verify its contention that DeWitt and two other men fired at the trailer the night of January 6. In the trailer when the shots were fired were three adults and a small baby. One of those adults, Victor Kelly, 26. of Delton, is alleged to have been DeWitt’s target. DeWitt was purportedly mad at Kelly for dating DeWitt's estranged wife Roxane. According to testimony this week. Roxane called people in the trailer and said "Tell (Victor) that they’re still out to get him". Roxane also called Kelly's mother the day after the explosion, the mother, Karen Dye, testified, and said "please don’t blame me for what Dennis has done." The prosecution hopes to connect shell cas­ ings found at the scene to a casing DeWitt dropped out of his pocket shortly after the shooting incident. Testimony on the shell casing was expected Wednesday afternoon. DeWitt has told police various stories about his whereabouts the night of the shooting, they said. One defense, that DeWitt was driving around with friends "four-wheeling" the night of the shooting, has already been men­ tioned by defense attorney Charles Stiles. Civilians injured in the explosion included Mrs. Dye. her sons Victor Kelly and Devin Dye, and Devin's friend Ron Bryerly. They had been talking to police were were called to investigate the shooting and were inside the trailer when it blew up. State Police patrolmen Paul Uerling and Al McCrumb and Barry County Sheriffs deputies Gary Sunior and Ted DeMott were outside looking at bullet holes when the gas fumes ignited, and were knocked unconscious from the force of the blast. Those inside the trailer were treated for bums and cuts at area hospitals and the police were treated at Pennock Hospital and released. Another suspect in the shooting, Brian C. Snider, 20, of 312 E. State Rd. Hastings, was not brought to trial on the offense after a district court judge ruled that there wasn't enough evidence to merit charges against him. DeWitt s trial was expected to be adjourned after Wednesday until next Tuesday, when defense witnesses and closing arguments are expected to be presented. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 28,1986 Barry County deputies bury one of their own Sesquicentennial singout About 70 voices joined forces Wednesday at Central Auditorium for the Sesquicentennial Community Choir Concert. Eric Gahan is shown during his tongue-twisting solo that required him to sing the names of the 50 states in alphabetical order. Directing the choir were Patti Aumick and Rep. Robert Bender. South Jefferson Street News EVENTS The list of people to thank for a great SummerFest Celebration grows longer each year. Al Jarvis and the many people who help with SummerFest, John Bamett and his group for the sesquicentennial activities, Don and Sue Drummond and their helpers for a bigger and better Fiberfest, Lisa Groos and her crew for a super variety show and a special well done to the hun­ dreds who helped and the thousands who participated and enjoyed our annual celebration. Thanks to all. 2. Prairieville Old Fashioned Days at Green Acres Farm is this weekend. Join in the fun. 3. Little Italy Festival • August 29. Play a game of Bocce on South Jefferson this week and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. 4. Clavert County Jousting Tournament August 30. Joust with someone on South Jefferson this week and we will give you each a $4.00 gift certificate. (Limit 2.) 5. National Neighborhood Day - August 31. South Jefferson Street is one of Hastings' great neighborhoods and we invite you and your neighbors to visit us every week. 6. National Frisbie Festival - August 31. If your dog can catch a Frisbie on South Jefferson this week, we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate and him or her a can of Alpo. 7. Mackinac Bridge Walk - Sept. 1. Bring us a picture of you walking over a covered bridge and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate and put it in our Bridge Walkers Hall of Fame. 8. Passenger Pigeon Watchers Annual Count - Sept. 1. The purpose of this day is to watch for, count and report all sightings of passenger pigeons. 9. Back to School - School starts this week or next for most students. Write an essay of 25 words or less about why you can hardly wait to get back to school and we will buy you a Cone Zone cone. 10. The Annual Woodland Homecoming is this Labor Day weekend in Downtown Woodland. 11. Emma M. Nutt Day - Sept. 1. Dial your phone operator today and wish him or her a Happy Nutt Day. 12. Johann Wolfgang Goethe Birthday August 28. Pianist Martha Davis holds senior recital Martha Lynn Davis, a piano student of ten years, gave her Senior Piano Recital at the home of Kathryn Mix on August 17. Martha has been a student of Mrs. Mix for three years. Mrs. Dorothy McMillan was her teacher before retiring. Martha participated in Na­ tional Guild of Piano Teachers for several years and is a member of the National Fraternity of Student Musicians. She also performed a flute solo, accompanied by Mrs. McMillan. Several friends and family members enjoyed eight selec­ tions chosen by Martha for this occasion. She chose for her final selection, “My Tribute" by Andrae Crouch, giving God the glory for her musical ability. Special recognition and in­ debtedness was expressed by Martha to Mrs. Kathryn Mix and Mrs. Dorothy McMillan for their years of service to her. Martha was presented with roses from her teachers at die close of the recital. Martha is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Davis and the sister of Sharon and Shelly Davis. Investigation into the motorcycle accident that claimed the life of Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Daniel Lee Rose last Thursday morn­ ing continues. “We’re looking at a possible mechanical malfunction in the bike," Barry County Sheriff David O. Wood said. The 32-year-old deputy, on his way to work as a part-time emergency medical technician at Gull Lake Ambulance, died after his motor­ cycle struck a pickup truck on Sager Road head-on at 6:15 a.m.. Deputies believe Rose lost control of his bike while heading west on Sager Road and drove off the pavement into the dirt. Rose was able to negotiate the bike back onto the blacktop, deputies said, but couldn't make a southbound curve in the road. The road splits up at the curve, Sager conti­ nuing on westward and Cedar Creek Road beginning southward. Unable to round the curve io Cedar Creek Road, Rose continued westward on the gravel portion of Sager Road. Heading east on the gravel part of Sager Road at that time was a pickup truck driven by Clarence O. Wilson, 50, of 1272 West Sager Rd., Hastings. Rose collided head-on with the pickup, deputies said. Rose was pronounced dead at the scene. First to reach the accident were members of the Hastings City Police, who alerted the sheriffs department, telling them it was "one of their own". Cpl. Mike Lesick, one of three deputies called to the scene, said he and his fellow of­ ficers were “stunned" at the tragedy. "It’s devastating to police an accident anyway. It’s twice as devastating when it’s one of your own." Members of the sheriffs department, a “close-knit family", Lesick said, took Rose’s death hard, he said. Lesick said Rose was "extremely dedicated to his work." Rose was also a good athlete, Lesick said, and “a nice person to be around.” "Dan was the type of person that no matter who you were he’d make friends with you,” Rose’s dad, Russell E. Rose of Wyoming, said. "If you had anything to be done, Dan would do it," he said. Rose said his son “loved to play ball, was quite a deer hunter, and really, really loved kids." His death has shocked the large Rose fami­ ly, which includes his father Russell and mother Nancy, seven brothers and sisters to Preliminary investigation into the shotgun shooting of a 14-year-old Hastings youth in­ dicates that the shooting was accidental, Hastings Police Detective Dana Steidle said Wednesday. Police have not been able to locate a man going by the alias of "Chris Vogel" who ap­ parently accidentally discharged a shotgun early Friday morning, seriously wounding Robert Huebner of 514 W. Walnut, Hastings. Huebner was taken to Pennock Hospital and later transferred to Borgess Hospital in Kakmazoo, where he was listed in good con­ dition Wednesday. A hospital spokesman said Huebner suffered pellet wounds in the thigh area and his left leg bone was fractured. Huebner had been attending an all-night party at the home of a friend, Todd Jones, when the incident occurred, Steidle said. Jones, of 512 W. Grand, was apparently holding the party without his parents’ permis­ sion, and they were away from the home when the shooting took place. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. QUOTE: "One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and. if it were possible, to spear a few reasonable words. — Johann W. Von Goethe (1749-1832) 1Q SLEY l-PHRHITIHCYSOUTH MHKOHjntn DOWNTOWN HASTXGS - Dan, and seven nieces and nephews who "thought ihe world of Dan", his father said. Rose graduated from Grandville High School in 1971, his father said. He worked for an auto parts company in Grand Rapids and became a member of the sheriffs posse, which led him to work as a sheriffs deputy in Lake County . After four years there. Rose worked as an ambulance attendant in Muskegon before joining the Middleville Police. He was there for a year before joining the Barry County Sheriff s Department almost two years ago. He was married for eight years, but had been divorced for quite some time prior to the accident, his father said. Rose was laid off from work at the sheriffs department until two months ago, when he was called back. He was put on the afternoon Police believe shotgun shooting of 14-year-old boy accidental Seminar on Solid Waste Management planned for county Little Bucky celebrates the Krakatoa Eruption Anniversary (August 26) by having a sale this week. The Buck erupts every week with prices you can't believe on the merchandise you need. Check our Reminder ad every week. Every Wednesday is Double Print Day at Bosley’s. Visit us for details. New in our Fragrance Aisle: two new Verve scents by Prince Matchabelli. Our Vitamin Department has special prices on Vitamin E and Calcium this week. See Bucky’s ad for details. Bosley's will be closed Sunday and Monday this Labor Day Weekend. Parking is free when you Shop South Jefferson Street or Downtown Has­ tings. You may park free in the lot behind Bosley's or if you use a meter, get free “Gobbler Food” at Bosley's. y n iieak?' b!ue and brown un,forms could be found at the Vanderpool Ronan Stegenga Funeral Chapel In Grand Hapias Monday as police from many southwest Michigan agencies paid their last tribute to fellow officer Daniel Rose, who was killed in a motorcycle accident last Thursday. At some time during the night, Steidle said, Jones loaded a shotgun. "Apparently some other kids were trying to crash the party and he loaded the gun for his and his friends’ pro­ tection,” Steidle said. Then at 3:57 a.m. Jones was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct, Steidle said. The gun remained in the house, loaded, Steidle said, until about 6 a.m., when Huebner, who was sitting in a chair, was shot. “I don’t know if the suspect (Vogel) was playing with the gun or it just went off," Stei­ dle said. "He apparently told people at the scene, ‘I just picked it up and it went off.” Steidle said the suspect is between 18 and 20 years old and "he’s somewhere out of Chicago.” At this point, the detective said, police are just seeking Vogel for questioning. "I want to get his side of the story. At this time, from all indications, I feel it was an accidental shooting." In light of the concern which was expressed over a proposed incinerator in Hope Towhship last year, the Barry County Solid Waste Management Oversite Committee believes it is necessary to review for public officials the guidelines in the Solid Waste Management Plan and how this County ordiance affects units of government. With this in mind, a morning seminar will be held in the basement conference'room of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department on Friday, September 26, at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be provided and the public is invited. shift at the sheriff s department and decided to continue the ambulance work he’d been doing while laid off, the elder Rose said. Rose said his son had been driving a motor­ cycle for many years. And even though Dan was "very careful with the motorcycle,” his parents never approved of it, his father said. “Quite frankly, we didn’t approve of the motorcycle, and we didn’t approve of him be­ ing a police officer. "But a person has to do what they like," he told his wife after the accident. "It was a real tragedy," he said, "but Dan was doing what he wanted to do." Three hundred friends, relatives, and fellow policemen crowded the Vanderpool Ronan Stegenga Funeral Chapel in Grand Rapids Monday for funeral services. A procession of police cars, overhead lights flashing, led the way to the gravesite at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. "This department has been deeply sadden­ ed by the loss of our friend and fellow worker Dan Rose,” Sheriff Wood said Tuesday. “His love for his work and for the uniform that he wore was evident through the way that he performed his work. "We count it a privilege to have known Dan. We will always remember Dan because of what he contributed to this department and what he meant to us as a fellow police officer and friend. “The law enforcement community will greatly mourn the loss of their friend Dan Rose." Hamilton begins role of president at Pennock by Kathleen Scott Pennock Hospital’s new president, Daniel C. Hamilton is on the job and is already look­ ing ahead to the hospital’s future. “We’ve been so well-received in the com­ munity and the hospital; we feel so much at home.” says the 39-year-old Hamiliton after only one week of being on the job. He comes to Hastings from the Franklin Regional Medical Center in Franklin, Pa., where he was the associate administrator at the 228-bed facility. Although Pennock has fewer beds — 92 — Hamilton's duties will be greater in this new position, he says. He will have to answer to the board of trustees and will be responsible for the total operation of the hospital and its programs. “I feel very good about my respon­ sibilities," says Hamilton. “Pennock has established and maintained an excellent reputation in the medical field and is wellrespected. I feel it’s living up to it’s challenge of being ‘progressive, personal and profes­ sional.’ ” "I think it’s important for hospitals, especially a small, rural one such as Pennock to get involved in new ventures,” says Hamilton of the future at the hospital, adding that changes are taking place in outpatient and community services. Many hospitals are altering their opera­ tional strategies and will become more like profit-making corporations within the next decade or two. This is due, says Hamilton, to a below-compcnsation change in reim­ bursements for hospitals. “Today reimbursements are a fixed figure and, as a result, there is impetus to manage programs and services so they make sense Daniel C. Hamilton from a business (standpoint)," Hamilton says. These changes will be seen at Pennock, he says. “This will provide encouragement at small hospitals in their access to capital and will in­ crease competition. As a result, there will be a greater need for development of profitable ventures with management," adds Hamilton. He is excited about the atmosphere and peo­ ple at Pennock. “Pennock Hospital is fortunate to have a very well-qualified and agressivc medical staff which is really the life-blood of every hospital," he says. Right now, what Hamilton is looking for­ ward to the most is getting settled, not only in his new job, but in his new home. This past weekend he and his family — his wife, the former Pamela Jackson, son, Marc who is 13 and daughter. Heather who is 8 — moved into their home on Algonquin Lake. Hastings Sesquicentennial coverage— Three collect prizes in Lipsynk contest J Lipsynk Contest winners (from left) Pamela i T Leslie Slaughter won trophies In each of three aoe cla'«8reS?KA'Tlali0 and ““ ( ■ foot-stomping Andy Steward. Krista Palmer lip-synked a Cyndi Laupertune. peted for a final $50 prize, which went to Sauohtn k Th® ,ri0 com' Brenda Lee song. slaughter for her rendition of �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 28,1986 - Page 3 DweDooan Hastings man named new principal of Vermontville school Dave Doozan of Hastings has taken the helm as principal of Vermontville’s Maplewood Elementary School in the Maple Valley School District. Doozan was previously an elementary teacher in that district’s Fuller Street School in Nashville. His wife. Sue, is also a teacher at Maple Valley. They have two children Jeffrey. 5. and Nicole, 3. Doozan said his promotion is one he has worked toward for many years. “I like working with children." he said, ad­ ding the reason he entered the field of educa­ tion is because "when I was a kid. I didn’t like school. So I thought 1 could change it and make it more enjoyable." For the most part, Doozan feels he has been successful. Originally from Saginaw. Doozan holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Central Michigan University and a master of arts in education administration of elementary schools from CMU. During his II-year employment at Fuller School. Doozan taught first through fourth grades, and worked one-half year as a substitute in the Maple Valley and Lakewood districts. Some of his other professional experience includes seven years as Maple Valley High School junior varsity football copch. counselor at Eaton County Special Education Camp, tutor of math and reading, and director of YMCA summer playgrounds. During his career, Doozan has developed a kindergarten curriculum at Fuller and developed pre-school goals and objectives. He also wrote "Alphabetical Rhyme Time." a reading program being used at Fuller; and coordinated and published a fourth grade bi­ weekly news page for the Maple Valley News. Doozan was vice-president of the ParcntTeacher-Organization from 1981-85, served as teacher chairman for fund raisers and for the Campbell Soup label drive, as well as coordinated special events, movies and field trips. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings and is an ordained elder, member of Session of Church, member of Christian Education Committee and is a junior high youth fellowship leader. In addition, Doozan, a former member of the Hastings Jaycecs, is a member of the FlexFab Golf League and a member of the YMCA basketball league. VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Let’s be fair to Hastings Last Sunday, the headline on the "Metro’’ section of an area daily read “Downtown Crowds of Young Adults Still Trouble Hastings.’’ Almost a year ago. we made the complaint that the newspapers and television stations in the surrounding big cities have a habit of rushing into Barry County when there is a problem or a crime and staying away from the county most of the rest of the year. After the lack of coverage of the 11-day FiberFest, Sesquicentennial and SummerFest events by oitside news organizations, we’ll make the same accusation. Where were the outside reporters when downtown Hastings was filled with thousands of people enjoying themselves? Ap­ parently the fact that people enjoy themselves in downtown Hastings is not news. What is news, instead, is for a major newspaper to send a reporter to downtown Hastings late at night when only 50 loitering young people can be found there. Being in the news business, we don’t pretend that everything in Hastings and Barry County is rosy. But, our news staff bends over backwards to report the enjoyable news of Barry County along with the problems and bad news. Local people depend on us to cover the news of Barry County because no other media does that on a regular basis. Of course, on the other side of the fence, outside media people are con­ stantly in this area looking to sell advertising to our local businesses. We question the priorities of the outside media because their attitudes hurt news organizations of any size. Public meetings set on proposed child support guidelines Yankee Springs girl loses her life in weekend traffic accident by Kathleen J. Oresik A two-year-old Middleville girl was killed Friday when she was struck by a car near her home on Bowens Mill Road. Audra Sue Landon, daughter of Edwin and Susan Landon of 11660 Bowens Mill Road, Middleville, was struck by the vehicle on Bowens Mill Road just west of Briggs Road al 6:55 p.m. Friday evening. Sgt. Douglas Kennedy of the Wayland State Police Post said 19-year-old Sherry Adrion of 4504 East Shore Drive. Green Lake, Caledonia, driver of the vehicle that acciden­ tally hit the Landon girl, said she had seen children playing and slowed down. Sgt. Kennedy said Adrion told the State Police, "I didn't realize I had hit a child. I thought my car struck a bicycle." Kennedy said the Landon girl ran out from the hedges and into the road despite warnings from her playmates. She was taken to Pennock Hospital, where Dr. Dale McNinch pronounced her dead of massive head injuries. Funeral services were held Monday at Archer-Hampel Funeral Home in Wayland with Rev. Don DeYoung of Kalamazoo’s Twin Lakes Reformed Church officiating. Burial was at Coman Cemetery in Yankee Springs Township. Audra is survived by her parents Edwin and Susan; sister Melissa, brother Eddie, grand­ parents John and Gwendolyn Metz of Gobles, grandparents Hershel and Wilma Landon of Wayland and one great grandmother. Ethel Standish of Kalamazoo. PUBLIC OPINION: What is your favorite part of SummerFest...and why? Edith Casey Tracy Reynolds List weekend’s Haxtlngi SummerFest—Sesquicentennial celebration featured something for everyone Including the traditional parade, bed race, numerous musical groups and acts, arts and crafts and an ice cream social. Il's hard to Im­ agine a person not finding something In their particular area of Interest. Our ques­ tion this week is what part of SummerFest was enjoyed the most. Nancy Jones. Hastings - "I liked the music and arts because I am certainly a part of lhal. I think it s important f 3" .how theft arts and crafts. I liked the fiddlers and gospel music. It was inspirational for me and trateful people still lie -cuUr »d religion together. A lot of places pa two liking God out of activities. haven done lhal and that is the biggest part for me. I just loved it." Jenna Merritt. Hasting! was just hanging out with my street dance. My best friend w-m^ here-nd. hadn t seen her in a year. She hadn’t Hasting., so she saw a lol of people she hadn I Jon L Canaday (left) will serve as new vice president and BUI Bedard as chief financial officer for Hastings Building Products, Inc. Hastings firm welcomes new VP, finance officer Hastings Building Products. Inc. (formerly Hastings Aluminum) has announced the addi­ tion of Jon L. Canaday and Bill Bedard toils staff. t . Canady will serve as vice-president. mmL, Bedard as chief financial officer. Canady brings to the company expertise in market plan development as well as direct customer knowledge. He also has in-depth management experience. Bedard has experience in cost accounting, production accounting and in the technical values of computer syustems. Accused drug dealer says police lied Middleville man Robin L. Workman, 21. of 2827 Yankee Springs Rd., has accused the undercover policeman who arrested him on charges of selling drugs of "lying". Workman’s sentencing on the offense was delayed unti! Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster could hold a special hearing on the matter. Workman pleaded guilty to attempted delivery and manufacture of marijuana July II. At that time he told the court he had sold half a pound of marijuana to an undercover police officer last year. At his sentencing Friday, however, his at­ torney Charles Stiles told the court "my client says the policeman is lying." Shuster told Stiles he would have the police officer and Workman testify at a special hear­ ing to determine if Workman’s charges had any merit. That hearing is to be held Sept. 9. In other court action, Franklin E. Richter. 18. of 130 E. Center St., Hastings, pleaded guilty to attempted larceny. Richter admitted stealing a coat from J.CPenney’s in Hastings. An Aug. 29 sentencing dale was set. Martin Breitner. 25. of 538 Hat River Dr Lowell, stood mute to charges of resisting and obstructing a police officer. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf and an Aug. 29 pre-trial set. Standing mute to two counts of uttering and Audrey Burdick Phyllis Sears, Hastings — "The parades show the enthusiasm people put into Sum­ merFest. 1 like the detailed work in the floats. Also, the booths are nice. It seems more peo­ ple put more effort and dedication into their booths now." Edith Casey, Hastings: 1 like all the arts and crafts; we're really into that. It was a real­ ly nice show this year. I enjoyed the music of the courthouse lawn, too. Tracy Reynolds, Hastings: (I) liked the arts and crafts. We really enjoyed the dancers because we had of lot of friends in (the dance performances. Audrey Burdick, Hastings: “My favorite part of SummerFest is the musical programs held around the courthouse area because the community can gather and enjoy the entertain­ ment and meet their neighbors and visit. It gives me a nostalgic feeling. Maybe that was the way the folks did long ago. getting together on the courthouse square to talk and catch up on everything. He has a master’s degree from the Universi­ ty of Florida and has spent 11 years in cor­ porate finance. The year prior to his arrival in Hastings. Bedard worked in Baton Rouge. La. for a holding company that managed a group of nursing homes. "The building products business is new to Jon," company president Rowland Hall said, "but with his past accomplishments, along with his enthusiasm and our help in product knowledge, there is no doubt he will be a big asset to the Hastings operation, as well as the Worldmark Group.” Shotgun assault charges dismissed Charges lhal Hastings resident Howard L Hcffclbower. 63. of 318 Leach Lake, assaulted a man with a shotgun July 20 wen dismissed in Barry County District Court after an Aug. 18 preliminary exam. Dropped was one count of assault with I dangerous weapon. Knocked down to a misdemeanor charge ol embezzlement under S100 was a felon) charge of larceny by conversion over SlW originally lodged against Kathleen J. Well­ ington. 37. of 2138 N.20th St.. Parchment Wellington pleaded no contest to the reduc­ ed charge and was put on one year of proba­ tion. ordered lo pay SIOO in fines and court costs, and required lo pay S420 restitution or return the cable vision conveners and rcmoft control unit she purportedly took. Arraigned on charges of resisting and obstructing a Freeport police officer is Patrick A. Tibble. 26. of 12591 Darby RdClarksville. 7 A September scheduled. 2 preliminary exam b publishing (cashing a forged check) was Michael E. Woods. 17. of 14865 North Ave., Bellevue. Not guilty pleas were entered and a Sept. 5 pre-trial set. Craig A. Kirkendall, 17, of 15434 M-43, Hickory Comers, was sentenced to three years of probation, the first six months of it to be spent in the Barry County Jail, for stealing four boat motors. According to police. Kirkendall is part of a ring of thieves taking boats and motors from area lakes. A September 12 hearing date was set for Nolan C. Goodner. 25. of 401 E. Francis St., Nashville, to determine whether charges of resisting and obstructing a police officer should be dropped. Such an appeal will be made by his at­ torney. he said. A November 3 trial date was set for Michael W. Conrad, 19, of 5920 S.Bedford Rd.. Hastings. Conrad is accused of assault with a dangerous weapon and extortion. Robert E. Madison, 20. of 1537 S. Hanover. Hastings, was sentenced to six mon­ ths in jail as part of a two-year probation period he must serve for breaking into a State Road home and stealing coins and a knife. And a Nov. 3 trial date was set for Steven D. Smith. 28. of 3553 E. Brown Rd.. Lake Odessa, who is accused of setting fire to his Brown Road rented home to collect on in­ surance covering the home’s contents. On Aug 19. Judge Hudson E. Deming sentenced Kimberly C. Landon, 27, of 4304 Mud Lake Rd., Bellevue, to three years of probation, with the first six months in the Barry County Jail. Landon pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine. Hastings Public meetings on proposed guidelines for child support payments ordered by courts in divorce and paternity cases will be held in Lansing, Detroit and Gaylord during September, it was announced recently. State Court Administrator V. Robert Payant said the Friend of the Court Advisory Com­ mittee decided to expand the opportunity for public comment by having public meetings al three locations around the state. Following is the schedule of meetings at which the Advisory Committee will hear public comment: Sept. 15. Lansing. Law Bldg. Auditorium, 325 W. Ottawa, First Floor. 9:30ajn.-3 p.m. Sept. 16, Detroit, City-County Bldg. Auditorium, 13th Floor, 2 Woodward Ave. at E. Jefferson, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 22, LETTERS I (to the Editor) Pets should not run loose To the editor: As I was driving to work this morning, I noticed a beautiful black lab lying along the side of the road, presumably hit by a car. 1 had seen this dog running in the road before, and knew it was only a matter of time before something happened to him. I’m sure the owners of this dog will be saddened when they find him. I would like to say that anybody who lets their dogs and cats roam loose is asking for the same type of heartache. I’ve heard of dogs and cats getting caught in fences, shot by farmers (or hunters), caught in traps, and hit by cars. These arc just some of the more com­ mon problems facing pets that run free. We have a number of dogs and cats, the oldest being 13. Our pets don’t run loose. The dogs each have their own house and a long chain. We spend time with each one every day and let them run when we are out in the yard with them. The cats sleep in the house or garage at night (the most dangerous time for cats) and are neutered so they don’t roam out of the yard. They are all happy, healthy and content. I’m sure they will live long, safe lives. We love our pets too much to take a chance with their lives. I hope you do too! Cheric Ypma Hastings Park proposal has familiar ring To the editor: Banner 8-21-86 page 10 Charlton Park wants second tax increase vote. It was defeated August 5th. Familiar ring. Just like the schools. 1 was out to Charlton Park August 3rd for Banner Send form p.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 35 - Thursday, August 28,1986 Subscription Rates: SI 1.00 per year In Barry County: S13.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $14.50 per year elsewhere Gaylord. Otsego County Courthouse. Circuit Courtroom. 225 W. Main. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Payant said speakers will be allowed up to seven minutes if they arc preregistered, and are requested to submit a written summary of their comments at the time of the meeting. Persons wishing to preregister are asked to make their request to speak in writing to Friend of the Court Advisory Committee. P.O. Box 3048, Lansing. 48909. Persons who are preregistered will be called on first followed by those who are not preregistered. The length of time that will be given to persons who are not prercgistered will be determined by the number of persons desiring to speak at the meeting. Persons who would like to testify but are unable to attend one of the public meetings are encouraged to submit written comments to the Friend of the Court Advisory Committee. Copies of the draft of the proposed Child Support Guidelines may be obtained for $5 from the Friend of the Court Bureau at the same address shown above. reunion. You rent building, but no electricity to make coffee etc. To top it off you are charged S2 per car to drive up to building. You bet 1 voted no on millage on the Sth. Irv Charlton would turn in his grave to see some of these actions. He was happy on a Sunday afternoon to be able to manage his baseball team. Irv was right at home in overalls. It was a shame that Barry County has a board for everything with a gung ho person pushing for money for Commission on Aging to save the Zebra. We need no new taxation. Donald W. Johnson Variety show shown talent To the editor: I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation to all those who organiz­ ed produced and took pan in the "SesquiSensation Variety Show." It is heartening to know there are people who care about Hastings and who will take the time, make the effort to do something “nice" for the community. We have a tremendous amount of talent here in our own town. If more of our residents would just realize how much there is to ap­ preciate in Hastings maybe they would see that there’s nothing wrong with community pride. There is no need to be ashamed of Hastings; we have a quality of life here that cannot be claimed by many. Anyway, thanks again to all who made the Variety Show a reality. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Il was done well enough to be really good, with just enough "bloopers" to be downright fun. You should all be proud of yourselves. Sincerely. Margaret Hollenbeck Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 28,1986 Peter C. Howe L. Russell Beeler Ard R. Decker NASHVILLE - Mr. Ard R Decker. 84. of 340 N. Main St.. Nashville died Thursday, Aug. 21. 1986 at Barry County Medical Facility. Mr. Decker was bom on May 20. 1902 at Vermontville Twp.. Eaton Co., the son of Bert and Alena (Brown) Decker. He was a life long Nashvillc/Vermontville area resident and attended the Barnes and Nashville schools. He married Iza Jarrard on December 12, 1954. He was employed at farming ail his life working in the Nashville Area. He also served 20 years with the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service, retiring from there in 1972. He had been employed at the Former Lentz Table Co. in Nashville and worked in railroading for a short time. Mr. Decker was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church, a life member of Nashville Masonic Lodge, a former member of Maple Leaf Grange and a former member of Nashville School Board. Surviving are his wife, Iza; five sons. Alfred Decker of Nashville, Robert Decker of Vermontville, John Decker of Delton, Elton Decker of Lyndon. Kansas, Larry Decker of Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Ardeen) Varney of Nashville; three step-sons, Richard. Larry, and Lowell Elliston, all of Nashville; 23 grandchildren; 27 great­ grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Matjori:) Muir of Spring Arbor, and Mrs. Lynn (Emily) Mix of Hastings. He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Ina Hamilton on May 7, 1953. Funeral services were held I p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 at Nashville United Methodist Church, Rev. Lynn Wagner officiated. Masonic services were conducted 8 p.m. Sun­ day. Aug. 24 at the Vogt Chapel-Wren Funeral Homes, Nashville under the Auspices of the Nashville F&AM, No. 255. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashvdle Putnam Library. FLORIDA - Mr. L. Russell Beeler, 89. of North Fort Myers. Florida, formerly of Mid­ dleville, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 1986 at Lee Memorial Hospital in Florida. Funeral services were held 1:30 Saturday, Aug. 23 at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Rev. Carl Staser officiated with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children. Mr. Beeler was bom May II, 1897 in Caledonia, the son of Conrad F. and Matilda (Lusher) Beeler. He graduated from Caledonia High School and from Worsham Mortuary College in Chicago in 1926. He was married to Adah R. Klump on December 24. 1917. She died March 25. 1973. He married Lillian M. (Closson) Elliott April 28. 1974 and they made their home in North Fort Myers. Mr. Beeler was a licensed funeral director in the Middleville area for 60 years. He served on the Village Council the fire department and was a Boy Scout and Sea Scout leader of Troop 65. He was a member of die Rotary, past master of the Middleville Masonic Lodge No. 231 F&AM, worthy patron of the Eastern Star, the Scottish Rite Consistory and the Saladin Temple of Grand Rar:ds. He was a Red Cross instructor for many years, member of the Middleville United Methodist Church, an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He worked as an inspector during World War II at Bradford White Corp, in Middleville and later was purchasing agent for Bradford White for 15 yean. Mr. Beeler is survived by his wife, Lillian; his children, Betty and Robert Frost of Lake Odessa and Connie and Henrietta Beeler of Middleville; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. ATTEND SERVICES CHURCH OP JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS. 600 N. Airport Road. Hastings Area Loren ‘Sarge’ Lewis Mr. Loren E. (Sarge) Lewis. 61. of 628 Mill St., Hastings, died at 4:27 a.m., Tues­ day. Aug. 26, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Full military graveside services under the auspices of Honor Guard of Base, Peru, In­ diana will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 at Hastings Township Cemetery. Rev. Walter Winebrenncr will officiate. Memorials may be made to Love. Inc. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home. Mr. Lewis was bom in Hastings on June 24. 1925 the son of Earnest and Osa (Jeffery) Lewis. He was raised in Hastings and attend­ ed Hastings schools. He was married to Mar­ jorie Matthews on Aug. 13, 1945. He served with the Navy from 1943 to 1945 and retired in 1964 after 16 years with the Air Force. He was a member of the Hastings VFW Post. In May of 1985, Mr. Lewis received a Volunteer Leadership Award from the Greater Michigan Foundation for his devotion to the Barry County Department of Social Services. He also provided services for Love Inc., Alcoholics Anonymous and Michigan Sheriffs Association. While in the Navy on board the aircraft car­ rier USS Casa Grande. Mr. Lewis par­ ticipated in three naval invasions in the space of 18 months. Mr. Lewis was married while both he and his wife, who was also in the Navy, were AWOL in Aug. of 1945. After serving out his military committment. Mr. Lewis and his wife Marjorie returned to Hastings in 1975. Mr. Lewis was employed at the Hastings Montgomery Wards store at Rogers Plaza in Grand Rapids in 1979. He is survived by his wife. Marjorie; three daughters. Mrs. John (Cheryl) Bolton of Universal City, TX., Mrs. Ray (Sharon) Waters of Montgomery, Ala., and Mrs. Den­ nis (Judith) Cummings of Cox’s Creek, KY; two sons, Patrick Lewis of Hastings and An­ drew Lewis of Freeport; 10 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Charles (Eva) Rowley of Hastings. He was preceded in death by a sister. Eathel Eaton. _ HOPS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M37 South at M79 Robert Mayo, pastor. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street. HaMinp. Mich.. 49053. (616) NMI74 David B Neboo Jr.. Pallor Sunday, Aug. 31 • 630 a.m. Wonhip Service • Room IM. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. 10:30 a m Radio Broadca*!. WBCH. 1100 am. Worship Service • Sanctuary Tuesday. Sept 2 7.30 pJn TruUm EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner ol Broadway and Center Streets Father Wayne South. Rector Sunday Enchanat at 10 00 a m (Summer schedule) Weekday BuchartaU Wednes­ day 7 IS am . Thursday. 7 00 p m Dale L. Northrup FUST CHURCH OT GOD. 1330 N Broad­ way. Xrv David D. Garrett Phone <448-2229 Pinna age. 34S-3I96 Church. Where a Osriedan experience makes you a member. 930 am. Sumhy School: 10-45 «.m_ Worship Service; • pro. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OP CHRIST. 541 North Michigan. Minister Clay Roaa. Phone 943-4143 residence. 945-2933 church. Sunday Services 10 aro.; Bible Study 11 l* Evening Services 6 p.m.; Wednesday BveMag Bibk Study 7 pm HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School 10:00. Morning Worship Service 1100. Evening Service ■ 7:30. Prayer Meeting Wednesday. Nlghl ■ 7.30. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Mich. Allan J Weenink. In•enm Minuter. Eileen Higbee. Dir Chris­ tum Ed Sunday. Aug 31 330 Morning Worship Nursery Provided Broadcast of this service over WBCH AM and FM. 9 30 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OP GOD. 1674 Middleville Area ST. AUGUSTINE. Middleville Father Walter Spillane. Pastor. Phone 792-2M9. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. PEACI REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at Psnake Rd.. Middleville Rav. Wayne Kid. Paator Phone 391 1883. Rev. Charks Dooraboa. Assistant Pastor Phoac 795-3466 Pint Service * *411.. church School 10:15 m.; Second Service 11:15 u* Evening Cdebnttoc 6 pal Delton Area and 11 a.m. confessions Saturday HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd. RuaneU A. Sarver. Pastor. Phone 945-9234 Worship service 10*30 Nashville Area VERMONTVILLE - Dale L. Northrop, 76, of 255 W. First. Vermontville, died Wednes­ day, August 20. '.986 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Charlotte. Mr. Northrup was bom in Morgan, ML, the son of William and Malana (Williams) Northrup. He was a lifelong resident of Ver­ montville. He was employed as a janitor and custodian for Maple Valley Schools before his retirement. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 222 and also was a Vertcran of World War II. Surviving are one daughter. Mrs. Dennis (Lana) Holly of Portland; two grandsons. Christofer and Aaron Holly, both of Portland; three sisters, Lavance Aldrich of Vermont­ ville, Gladys Dean of Hastings, and Vera Sponablc of Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ingrid in February, 1984. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 23 at the Firs’ Congregational Church of Vermontville with Rev. William S. Trump officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Arrangement were made by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. TRINITY GOSPBL CHURCH. 219 car pool to Carolyn Curl la home. 7.30 Qt­ ek 6. at the home of Bthel Barber. 7.30 Christian Education Teacher s Orientation Meeting Thursday. Sept * 9.15 Grek 2. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St Michael Anton Pastor Phone 9459414 Sunday. Aug 31 ■ « 00 Early Serv.ce 9 IS Church School |all ages). 1030 Family Worship Wednesday. Sept 3 7 00 Surah Circk ST CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville, Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A misaton of St. Rone Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday Maae 6:30 pjn. Sunday Maas 9:30 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNC AND BAN FlELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Mary Horn ofGciatmg Country Chapel Church School 1130 am. worship 10 IS am Banfield no HASTINGS - Mr. Peier C. Howe. 65. of 55 Culbert Dr., Hastings died Friday, Aug 22. 1986 at Lansing General Hospital Funeral Services were held Monday. Aug. 25. 3:30 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home Hastings. Rev. Kenneth W. Gamer of­ ficiated. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made toi TB and Emphysema Foundation. Mr. Howe was bom on March 17, 1921 at Jennings. MI , the son of Harry and Myrtle (Cope) Howe. He married the former Mabel Gardner with the marriage ending in divorce. He then mar­ ried the former Dorothy Dutcher on November 8, 1959. He came to the Hastings area in 1951 from Grand Rapids. He was employed at Oliver Machinery Co. in Grand Rapids for nearly 30 years and E.W. Bliss Co. for 18 years, retiring in 1978. He was a member of First Baptist Church and Hastings Odd Fellows Lodge. Surviving are three daughters. Sharon Scutl of Lansing, Patricia Suttlewonh of Whitehall, PA., Diane Weekley of Jacksonville, Oregon; one son, Kenneth Howe of Grand Rapids; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy in August 1986 and a son, Leroy Howe in 1970. Beard contest winners... Judges in the Sesqui­ centennial SummerFest beard contest had a lot ol fun getting into their work Here Darlene Vandewood checks out Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer's beard to see if It's the fullest. Louise M. Buehler HASTINGS - Mn. Louise M. Buehler, 72, of 495 N. Middleville Rd., Hastings, died Wednesday morning. August 27. 1986 at her home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Fr. Leon Pohl will officiate with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Public Library. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Buehler was bom January 8, 1914 in Freeport, the daughter of Burdette A. and Genevieve (Bruton) LyBarker. She graduated from Hastings High School and Davenport Business College in Grand Rapids. She was married to Kenneth T. Buehler on July 21, 1934. She was employed as a secretary for Delton Public School and Blodgett Memorial Hospital. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Mrs. Buehler is survived by her husband. Kenneth; three children, Mrs. Edward (Janice) Fredericks of Gran.1 Rapids, Richard Buehler of Kalamazoo, and Kenneth Buehler of Albuquerque, N.M.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Madeline Schmiedicke of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Melvin (Alice) Jacobs of Hastings, and Mrs. Jean Isenhath of Parma Heights, Ohio; several nieces, nephews and cousins. There were plenty of prizes to go around Saturday when the best beards were picked In a Sesquicentennial SummerFest contest. Winners were ((front row, from left) Lee Tracy, Hastings, bast groomed; Lee Fay, Hastings, audience choice; Irvin Daugherty, Freeport, best original style and oldest contestant (64); Joel Todd, Hastings, youngest contestant (19) and au­ dience choice; (second row) Pete VanDenBroek, Freeport, longest; Tom Kurr, Hastings, audience choice; Arley Todd, Hastings, fullest; Tom Bless­ ing, Lansing, celebrity look-alike (Willie Nelson); and Al Stanton, best police beard. Emerson Stauffer Emerscn Stauffer, 78, of Alto, formerly of Bastings, passed away early Wednesday mor­ ning August 26, 1986 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Funeral ar­ rangements are pending at Roth Funeral Home, Lowell. He is survived by his wife, Mildred; four brothers. Stanley, Albert and Arthur of Hastings and Robert of Grand Rapids; two sisters, Mrs. Mae (Clayton) Newland of Nashville and Mrs. Hazel Brown of Grand Rapids; nieces and nephews. Roy W. Chandler GRAND RAPIDS - Roy W. Chandler, 95, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Hastings, died Sunday, Aug. 24 at MJ. Clark Memorial Home, Grand Rapids. Mr. Chandler was bom on November 26, 1890 at Shelbina. Missouri, the son of John and Minnie (Williams) Chandler. He came to Doster area in 1900 and attended Prairieville School, coming to Hastings in 1907 and graduated from Hasting High school in 1909. He married Bertha L. Hammond on March 14, 1912. He was employed at Hastings City Bank, starting in 1910. He retired November 1955 as a cashier after 45 years. Mr. Chandler was a member of First United Methodist Church, Methodist Men, Hastings F&AM No. 52, Barry County Farm Bureau, American Shropshire Association. Surviving are son, John Chandler of Hastings and one daughter. Mrs. Emma Swadling of Naples, FLA.; eight grand­ children; 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ber­ tha on May 12, 1985; two daughters, Margaret Leonard, and Pauline Williamson; three sisters, four brothers. Funeral services were 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 at Wren Funeral Home, Rev. Tom Burdette officiating. Burial is in Riverside Cemetery. Fiddlin’faceoff The Sesquicentennial Fiddlers Concert on the lawn of the Barry County Courthouse attracted several hundred people to hear the old time music performed by Barry County fiddlers. Varsal Fales (left) of Delton and Les Raber of Hastings face off with their fiddles in this photo from the Wednes­ day event. Th« Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS 4 LOAN ASSOCIATION Hasting* and Lake Odessa OrangevilleGun Lake Area Wolpe to Attend Harvest Picnic PIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE 6921 Marsh Rd . two mile* south of Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman. Pastor Un Karri*. Sunday School Sept Sunday School. 945 a m . Congressman Howard Wolpe (D-LanslnQ) wl1* be the guest of honor at a “Harvest Picnic" atthe Hope Township Hall, 5463 Wall Lake Rod (M-43), on Sunday, September 7, from 11 a.m to * P mThe cost of the event is $5.00 per adult, $2.00 per child and children under 5 will get in free- For information and reservations contact J#nes or Bea P'.no at (517) 852-9240. COLEMAN AGENCY at Hastings, Inc. In.uronce for your Ufe. Home. Business ond Cor WHEN FUNERAL HOMES H«i^i — FLEXFAB INCORPORATED olHoMlnQ, NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broodwoy • Hcstmgs BOSLEY PHARMACY ■Preacripiioos" • 118 S. Jefferson ■ 945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hatting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan ------------------ —-------------- --------------------------- ' World." ST CYRIL h METHODIUS. Gun Lake Father Walter Spillane Pastor Phone 792-28*9 Saturday Maas S p.m : Sunday Mass 7 30 a m and 11 30 a m : SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS : Grades Kindergartens : THE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL StSTEM • J • • ! • Has vacancies on its substitute teacl>n9 l!st Persons with a current or expired teacMn9 ce,‘ tificate may apply by contacting Robe* VanderVeen, Director of Educationalfervices, 232 W. Grand. Hastings, Ml 49058 Tdephone 616/948-8021. CaU... i-M Graphic*, Inc. lOwnto «f tiHWKhr 1 Borow) (616)945-9554 Hastings High School band director Jon I a invo , merFest stage with his band. Pacific Trio to heaXJth.Jc1'akes lhe Sum’ dance. With him are former Hastings resident r^ ch .FJ.?ay n'9ht s,reet Weberville. and Art Wunsch 9 ®nl Gene EnOl®rth (right), now of �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 28.1986- Page 5 This book has changed my life and I just had io let you know. Sign me - Peggy W. (Holyoke. Mass.) Dear Peggy: I've received many letters in praise of "Coping in ihe ’80s" and am grateful to all who wrote. To those who haven’t ordered as yet. the address is: Thomas More Press. 223 West Erie. Chicago. IL 60610. Send $8. which includes handling and postage. This could be the best S8 investment you’ve ever made. Ann Landers Maternal wants overrule Wife has doubled in size D*®r Ann Landers: Only desperation would make me write a letter like this. I need to geC^ y0U °^Cr l^C mOM anon>mous wa> The problem is my wife. I have loved her Hookers to observe 50th wedding anniversary Carpenters to observe 65th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hooker of Wayland will be honored at an Open House given by their children on Saturday. Sept. 6. The celebration marks the couple’s 50th Wedding Anniversary. The Open House will be held at the Leighton United Methodist Church, located on the comer of 142nd and 2nd, from 3-6 p.m. Friends and neighbors are cordial.y invited to join in this celebration. Mr. Hooker graduated from Wayland High School in 1932. He and the former Beatrice M. Finkbeiner of Middleville were married at the Leighton Evangelical Church Parsonage on September 10. 1936. Mr. and Mrs. Hooker have resided on the Hooker Homestead Farm which has been owned by the Hooker family since 1849. Mr. Hooker enjoyed a partnership with his father and also his son, Arthur. He is a retired employee of Bradford While of Middleville where he worked for 22 years. Their sons are Darwin of Hastings, Arthur of Wayland and Dale of Grand Rapids. They have five grandsons, two granddaughters and one great-grandson. The couple requests their be no gifts. The children and grandchildren of Hobart and Edna Carpenter of Lot 64. Lakewood Mobile Home Estates, Lake Odessa invite friends and neighbors to participate in a card shower in honor of their 65th Wedding An­ niversary on August 30. Mlchutkas to observe 30th wedding anniversary Victor and Delores (Wamke) Michutka of Lake Odessa will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. They were married on Sept. 1, 1956 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Owosso. They have five children; Julie of Burl­ ington, Mass; Joe of Clarksville; Tim and Karen both stationed at Rhein Mein AFB in W. Germany; and Diane, who enrolled at EMU in Ypsilanti. anyone else) can say that will make your wife lose an ounce. People who eat excessively must WANT to do something about it. Until they reach that point, nothing will change. I strongly suspect there are other things about your wife that turn yo.« off. Many men love their overweight wives. Some even make excuses by saying, "I like a woman with some flesh on her bones." I suggest that you get some counseling. You need to explore your feelings and get to the bottom of your anger and resentment. Maybe when you understand yourself better your at­ titude toward your wife will change and she will want to slim down to please you. Mean­ while, has her doctor spoken to her? She needs to hear from a physician that so much excess weight can shorten her life. Heislers to observe 40th wedding anniversary An open house will be held September 7. honoring Rev. Arthur and Esther Graver Heisler as they celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. The occasion will be from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren, two miles south of Sunfield, where relatives, friends and neighbors are invited to greet the couple. The Heislers were married September 8. 1946, in Woodworth, Oh. Since then, Heisler has served pastorates in Missouri, Ohio. In­ diana and Michigan. They have lived near and in Sunfield the past 12 years. The hosts are their twins, Gary Heisler and Mary Helfrich, along with Eric and grand­ sons. Andrew and Kyle Helfrich. The Heislers desire only the gift of your presence. Freeman-Rushford united in marriage June 13 Joyce Michelle Freeman and Mark William Rushford were united in marriage Friday, June 13, in the gazebo at Oak Park. Charlotte. Pastor Gary Brooks of Delton performed the ceremony in the park. Parents of the bride are Milton and Patricia Freeman of Delton. The groom’s parents are Frederick and Janet Rushford of Nashville. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a silk gown with full lace overlay which had belonged to the mother of the groom. She wore a mid-length veil with a handmade head­ piece of pearls. She carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations and pink sweetheart roses. Laurie Walker was Maid of Honor. Bridesmaids were Kim Edwards and Jac Freeman. Todd Voshcll served as Best Man. Groomsmen were Tim Voshell and Nyle Wells. Flower girl was Jill Freeman, and soloist Jenny Steward sang "Crazy For You", ushers were John Freeman. Tim Daniels. Jason Hoffman, and Jeff Purdum. The reception was held at the Masonic Temple in Charlotte. The couple spent two weeks in Florida for their honeymoon. They now reside at their home in Hastings. On Sunday. August 31. «n open house will be held at the Sunfield United Methodist Church. 227 Logan St., for the 80<h birthday of Mrs. Blanche Foltz., from 2 lo 5 p.m. All family and friends are invited. No gifts please. Acker-Rackley announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. John Acker. Sr. of Delton, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Cindy Lou. to David M. Rackley, son of Daniel Rackley of Orangeville. . ...__ The couple is planning their wedding t September 6 followed by a reception al the Williamsons to observe 25th wedding anniversary Don and Cathy Williamson of 9550 Green Lake Rd., in Middleville will celebrate their 25th Anniversary on September 2. Their children Mindy. Don. Stacey and Ken will host a party for their parents. A book changed her life Dear Ann Landers: I have waited too long to write this letter and I am ashamed of myself. It’s a thank-you for recommending Joel Wells's book. "Coping in the '80's: Eliminating Needless Stress and Guilt." I am a Catholic woman who for 15 years felt guilty about marrying a Protestant. When our first baby died I was sure God was punishing me. Two years later we had a son who was retarded. Again the guilt was overwhelming. 1 just knew God was sending me another message. We had a beautiful girl three years after that. When Lauren died mysteriously in her sleep (it was Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) I almost lost my mind. I went for counseling and it helped a little but for months I was depressed. Then my husband had a bad car accident and I had to go back to work. My mother-in­ law moved in and look care of Chuck and our retarded son. The woman who hit Chuck had no insurance. I began to have anxiety attacks, cold sweats, feeling like I was going to faint. My heart pounded and my head swam. My hands shook so bad I couldn't put on lipstick. If I slept three hours a night it was a lot. I was down 20 pounds from my normal weight. I went to a doctor who prescribed tran­ quilizers, but I was afraid to take more than one a day because my sister had become ad­ dicted to Valium and ended up totally depen­ dent. She had to be hospitlized to get off the drug. And then I read about that book in your col­ umn and decided, “What do I have to lose?” I sent for it and within a week 1 read it three times and felt 100 percent better. The chapter on stress was a revelation. 1 never realized that stress couM make a person physically sick. I also learned that stress could make peo­ ple susceptible to colds, flu and even backaches, i saw myself in so many pages it was as if the author had written the book just for me. I know now that God does not punish people by visiting misfortune on them. I also know everybody has trouble sooner or later and there's no point in placing the blame or carry­ ing a grudge. I know, too, that self-hate and anger can be.poison. Got those wedding bell blues over cost... guest list... what lo wear... and other details ? Ann Landers' “New Bride's Guide" will help. For a copy, send $2 plus a long, self­ addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Bas H995. Chicago. Illinois. 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE LOCAL BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS IT’S A GIRL and Deborah Simonds. Otsego, 4:23 a.m.. 7 lbs. 12 ozs., and Laurie Thomas, Nashville. 5:11 a.m.. 7 lbs., 6 ozs. IT’S A BOY Michael and Susan Shaneck, Hastings. August 20. 3:34 p.m, 7 lbs., 12 ozs. Margaret and Michael Kesler. Hastings, August 22. 10:12 a.m., 4 lbs. Rick and Carol Frey, Hastings, August 23, 4:08 a.m., 8 lbs., 12 ozs. Edward and Louanne Hoppes. Portland. August 23. 8:11 p.m., 6 lbs., 1 oz. Michelle Oshinski and Duane Shellenbarger. Hastings. August 23. 2:32 a.m.. 6 lbs., W oz. Michael August 22. Douglas August 22, Probation violator receives prison term Sentenced Aug. 6 to 32 to 48 months in prison was Myer J. Franklin, 45, of Kalamazoo. Franklin was re-sentenced for violating probation. He was serving probation for malicious destruction of police property. He originally pleaded guilty to violating probation by con­ suming alcohol, assaulting a police office, and engaging in other assaultive behavior. Franklin was granted a new hearing on the probation violations after his attorney con­ tended that Franklin was intoxicated when he pleaded guilty. At the second hearing. Franklin was again found guilty of violating probation and Aug. 6 received the same prison sentence he received the first time around. A GREAT PRICE ON TWO GREAT CUTTERS *|2 68% BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES 17. ’*Kathy Smith’s Ultimate Video Workout" (JCI) 18. "Miami Vice-The Prodigal Son" (MCA) 19. "The King and I" (CBS-Fox) 20. "Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day" (Disney) The following are the most popular video cassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. YIDEQCASSETTE SAI VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS< 1. "The Jewel of the Nile" (CBS-Fox) 2. "Back to the Future’ (MCA) 3. "Spies Like Us" (Warner Bros.) 4. "Murphy'$ Romance" (RCA-Columbia) 1. "Jane Fonda’s New Workout Blanche Foltz to observe 80th birthday this Sunday No more fanny business Dear Ann Landers: You printed a letter from a reader who said, "One morning when I was dragging my fanny...'' When I read that line I red. My mother was bom at the turn of the century. Her name was Fanny. Somehow in 1945 people began to use "fanny" as a synonym for a certain part of the body. It was vulgar and degrading and she hated it. I have written at least 100 letters to people in the media who used my mother's name in this way. Several responded and apologized. But it continues nevertheless. J even got into fist fights over it in my younger days but mother told me to give up. that it wasn’t worth Engersons to observe 50th wedding anniversary Robert Sr. and Gladys Engerson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary September 7 with an open house at the home of their son Robert Engerson, Jr.. 415 Russel, Middleville, from 2-5. The couple, married September 5. 1936. have one child and three grandchildren. An invitation is extended to all friends and relatives to help celebrate the occasion. No gifts, please. trom the beginning of our relationship and we pave been married 20 years. But she no longer looks like she used to and she doesn’t feel the same either. She has become so heavy that the tat actually hangs on her body. I used to be proud of the way she looked, and I told her so often. Now all the pride and warro feelings are gone. I am ashamed that I can t accept her for her fine qualities, but I am completely turned off by those rolls of fat across her middle and on her hips. Then 1 get mad because I know she doesn’t have to look like that. The woman cats twice as much as she should and never passes up the rich and fatten­ ing foods. She refuses to go on a diet. Exer­ cise is out of the question. She will never stand if she can sit. She wouldn’t think of walking if she can ride. I have told her how 1 feel but it makes no difference. She doesn’t want to talk about it and she doesn’t want me to talk about it either. The romance has gone out of our lives and 1 am bitter. I am also disappointed, hurt and angry. Yet 1 still love her and I want my old girl back. Is there anything you can say that will help me understand all this? Or can you say something that will make HER understand how important it is to get back to her normal weight? - Hurting And Needing Guidance. Dear Hurting: There is nothing you (or it. Well. I'm not giving up. Please stop perpetuating this terrible travesty. It’s obscene. - F.J. in the Middle Wes:. Dear F J.: I didn’t say I was dragging MY fanny, the person who wrote to me used that phrase and I printed it. Sorry if I offended you but I try to preserve the flavor of the letters as they come to me and I shall continue to do so. Dear Ann Landers: My 19-ycar-old son has just learned his girlfriend is three months pregnant. She is only 16 and says she is too young to be married. (I was married at 16 and it worked out fine). My husband and I want her to have the baby. So docs our son. We will raise it. Her folks want her to have an abortion. Do we have any legal rights in this matter? After all. the baby is half our son’s. Upset in Omaha. Neb. Dear Omaha: According to law the decision is solely up to the woman. No one can deny her the right to an abortion if this is what she wants. (Karl-Lorimar) 2. "The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 3. "A!ien" (CBS-Fox) 4. "Back to the Future" (MCA) 5. ‘*Casablinca" (CBS-Fox) 6. " Alice in Wonderland" (Disney) 7. "Pinocchio". (Disney) 8. "Kathy Smith's Body Basics (JCI) 9. " White Nights" (RCA-Columbia) 10. "Jane Fonda's Workout" 5. "White Nights" (RCA-Columbia) 6. "Jagged Edge" (RCA-Columbia) (Kari-Lorimar) 11. "Delta Force" (Media) 12. "Whitney Houston The No. 1 Video Hits" (Music Vision) 13. " Playboy Video Centerfold 2" (Karl-Lorimar) 14. "Enemy Mine" (CBS-Fox) 15. " Murphy's Romance" (RCA-Columbia) 16. "Iron Eagle" (CBS-Fox) bride’s parents* home. 7. "Delia Force" (Media) 8. "A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge" (Media) 9. "Enemy Mine" (CBS-Fox) 10. "Cocoon" (CBS-Fox) 11. "House" (New World) ll'Tbe Hitcher" (Thom-EMl-HBO) 13. ''Iron Eagle" (CBS-Fox) 14. “Witness" (Paramount) 15. "Best of Times" (Embassy) !6."Rocky IV (CBS-Fox) 17. "Brazil" (MCA) 18. “To Live and Die in L.A." (Vestron) 19. "Youngblood" (MGM-UA) 20. 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Michigan 49058 �Page 6— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 28,1986 Something for everyone at this year’s SummerFest celebration Unique creations In grapevine, such as baskets and decorative sculptures (upper left), were exhibited at SummerFest by Jack Vale of Bat­ tle Creek. Laurie Kelmer (right) uf Hastings browses through the arts and crafts show on Friday at SummerFest. Wearing a copy of a dress worn In the Civil War era by an area woman, Candace Anderson (left), folk singer from Kalamazoo, sang some of her original songs about women in Michigan history. Saturday morning's rain moved her concert Indoors, in the children’s room at the library, where a small appreciative audience heard her sing about a state woman who was a spy for the Union and later became a major in the Union Army during the Civil war and another about a Calhoun County woman In that same era whose husband went off to war and left her alone to raise two young babies. Anderson’s songs were based on the diaries of the women. A festive grand finale, featuring local children In clown costumes and plenty of balloons, was part of the program presented by the Clark Family Players of Detroit. They presented magic tricks, harmonica tunes and more during their Saturday SummerFest show on the courthouse stage. Using balloon sculptures as props and local children from the Sum­ merFest audience, Mary Ellen and Gerald Clark present their version of "The Three Little Pigs." George Ferris of Detroit demonstrates how he makes copper and brass jewelry. Ferris, who also does metal wall sculpture (shown In the background), was one of about 100-exhlbltors at the SummerFest juried arts and crafts show. Featuring accomplished musicians from all walks of life from 16-80 years old, the Scottville Clown Band was one of the highlights of the Hastings SummerFest-Sesquicentennlal Parade last Saturday. The band was spon­ sored by the Hastings City Bank In honor of Its 100th anniversary. The Barry County Medical Care Facility float was one of the more popular entrants. The Hastings Masonic Lodge Order of the Eastern Star entry offered this float. WbyVfeE^^ASupportingRdelnlheRestorationOfACoinmunityOperaHause Near the turn of the century, two-bits and a little bit of luck put you near the front of the standing room only crowds that were the hallmark of this opera house. Mary Pickford, at the time just a bios- of six-guns and other assorted shootin irons. In fad, over the years, what with all the stars of vaudeville and theatre who jyerformed here, you would have thought it was Broadway in New York. Not a small midwest town’s main street opera house. Even talking movies couldn’t do to the grand old place what a major fire, many years of neglect and then a condemnation notice would finally do. Close its doors. Seemingly for good. But to the townspeople, the shrw just had to go on. So when private citizens and business people got together to restore this priceless landmark, a lot of our people asked what part they could play. You see, we’re not just bankers. Wre part of the community. So we believe that sometimes it’s just as important to lend a hand as it is to lend someone money. At First of America Bank, we’re proud we were part of the impressive community cast of characters that raised the money it took to bring the opera house back to life And we applaud the entire town's contnbution to the performing arts. O FIRST °FAMERICA. Wre Community Banks First. Local bloodmobile reports success One hundred and nineteen people came to donate blood for the annual Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs blood drive. A total of 104 pints were collected, with 13 more deferred for various reasons and two were incomplete. Six people were first time donors. Credit goes to all the volunteers for their great help, McDonald’s for their donaiion of Orange Dnnk. the Moose ladies for n iking *7thc help 1,"> »*«>nd “ the Moose Lodge for ihe use of their building. Cookies were furnished by the Rotary Club and special help for unloading and loading was credited to the Kiwanas Club. 8 Blllli?n 7" W“ Panted to Arthur .’a 7“ ”'re ’ivcn ,o M,r‘ a Long and Barara Foreman, seven gallon fou'r Eal|R<Kjf!Cr M „Ho“gh and Prank Bafli. DatidF kRaymond (Pete) Dull and two y’ !hr“ 8allon D,n P“*StSL P'n ,an'“ Bcaudr> Robin S^PyTyS!0"CriaOpkr HoU8h yidded 79 pints* nahon nin7 T" New“» '» ga on. nine gallon to Duane Ruthniff seven Ptyo7 one L“ Bdred I"1"- and l!vcflhank<‘.a^Or5 “re VCI> spK'al P“Ple Xw X ±X1,5,J.’d,c5 fo' Providing the XdX“??’ for the with thc uni i i-C men for helping da cSbe, n"85 N,XXl bank Wl" Mon from II JsVlpm"1' Sh“n’ Ha" See you all there. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 28,1986— Page? LeqalNotices THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE __ BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS August 12. 1986 eman. Roll coll was taken. Five (5) members wer« present: Kiel. Landon; McKelvey; Coleman: and McKelvey, support London to approve payvja7. 0* ’be following bills: Misc. Claims of Dean. Absent; Hoore and Williamson. At the beginning of the meeting all present stood Ak«i " rom ,he General Fund: $164.12 from the 1ra^’Fund. Roll coll wos token, five (5) Yeos ColTwnni n' McKelvey. Landon ond Kiel. Absent I ) Hoare and Williamson. Motion carried. ference. Motion carried. Moved Landon, support Kiel to approve the minutes ol the July 22nd. meeting as corrected. Mo­ tion carried. Moved Kiel, suppert McKelvey to approve the agendo as amended. Motion carried. Various correspondence was read by Chairper­ son Coleman. A letter was received from the law firm of Varnum. Riddering. Schmidt. & Howlett regarding o drainage problem in the Noffke South Lake Shore Plot. The matter was referred to the Prosecutor to' investigation and advise. Kiel presented the following resolution ond moved its adoption. It was supported by McKelvey. (Judge Loughrin day) Motion carried unanimously. Nominations were again opened for member ol the Commission on Aging Board. McKelvey nominated Mary Simmons. There being no lurther nominations, the nominations were closed. A roll call vote was taken with four votes for Simmons and one vote for Foley. Mary Simmons wos declared ap­ pointed to a term expiring December 31. 1907. fo complete the term of Roy Kent. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE in 1842. Hastings, in 1844, boasted of a school building, a courthouse and jail, two churcnes, and a hotel called the Fuller Tavern, on ihe northeast comer of Michigan and State. Levi Chase had a tavern at thc northwest comer of Michigan and Apple. There were two mills - a grist mill on Grand Street and a sawmill near Center Street. Willard Hays was living in the first frame house, built in Hastings in 1838 by Dr. Dake. Dake’s house was located on thc southwest comer of Stale and Jefferson. In 1845, Nathan Barlow built a house at the northwest comer of Church and State streets. Upon thc establishment of the Battle Creek Hastings - Grand Rapids stage route in 1846, If the sound from your tiller hasbecotne a real thriller . ■ Barlow maintained a tavern and stage coach stop. This establishment was thc forerunner of thc present Hastings Hotel — public accom­ modations having been continuous on the site to the present day. Hiram Kenfield built thc first bridge over thc Thomapplc River to ac­ commodate thc stage coach traffic. The place continued to settle very slowly until 1850. Between 1850 and 1873 its growth increased. Hastings residents were remained voters in Hastings township until Hastings received village status in 1855. The first newspaper. The Barry County Pioneer, was started by George A. Smith in 1851. The second newspaper The Republican Banner was established in 1856. Thc original village encompassed that area presently sur­ rounded by East Street. Market Street, and Lincoln-Muriel Streets, plus the present Taffee addition. With a popul. <ion of 300, thc first village election saw a turnout of 134 voters. The firs* village officers of Hastings were: President Alvin W. Bailey; Recorder, John M. Nevins; Treasurer. O.N. Boltwood; Trustees, John Roberts, William H. Hayford, Solomon Burch, Ashmun A. Knappen, John W. Buckle; Assessors, Ira S. Allen, Samuel T. McNair. Three churches were established in thc 1860s: Emmanuel Episcopal in 1863; Hastings Seventh Day Adventist in 1866; and the First Baptist Church in 1868. Following close behind, the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church was organized in 1873. . Hastings became a city March of 1871 by legislative act. The Act provided for the divi­ sion of the city into four wards, to be represented on the City Council by two aidermen per ward. The first ward included the area north of Thomapple River, the se­ cond ward, all land south of thc river and east of Fall Creek, thc third ward embraced all land south of the river and between Church Street and Fall Creek; the fourth ward to in­ clude all lands south of the river and wet of Church Street. These lines remained unchanged until 1962, when one man one vote ruling of the Supreme Court changed thc boundaries to keep wards equal in population. Presently thc boundary between the first, and third wards is State Road; second and third ward is divided by Hanover St. and third and fourth wards are divided by Broadway. H.A. Goodyear was elected as Hastings' first Mayor; recorder, Charles B. Wood; Treasurer. John Bcssmer; Supervisor. David G. Robinson; Justice of thc Peace, James Clarke; school Inspectors. John Van Vclsor, and William Jewell. Aldermen elected were: I.F. Hams. Daniel Birdsell. George W. Williams. William Barlow. H.J. Kenfield, W.T. Eastmen. D.C. Woodley and Willard Hayes. Hastings, in 1871, had many good and even fine residences, brick blocks of stores, two ward schools, and a new three-story Central Union school. With one railroad, thc Michigan Central (The C.K. and S. Railroad came in 1888). Hastings started to become an industrial as well as a farming center. NOTICE The Barry Intermediate School District has submitted applica­ tions for Chapter 1, Chapter 2 and Title 6 funding. The appli­ cations are available for review during normal office hours. support by Landon that an ogreebounties Consortium allowing the hir- hour* ♦ r5flrom be signed by the Choir. Maximum co . ° □ 320 and co*f* ’a be shared between the ~ Qnd ’be Consorti-'m as per the contract. Mo­ non carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Landon to excuse Hoore and Williamson from today's meeting os they ore attending the Michigan Association of Counties Con­ The first settlement in the now city of Hastings, the county seat, was made in 1836. Mr. Slocum Bunker moved his family here in June of that year, a brother of Mr. Bunker, Mr. Thomas Bunker, stopping with them a part of thc time. Mrs. Bunker resided here eight months without seeing a white woman. Previous to this, Hastings was named and plaited by a company most of whom resided in Marshall. About this time the Hastings Com­ pany sent on a millwright with a few hands, who erected thc first sawmill in thc place, or in thc county. It was located on Fall Creek, near Boltwood and State Streets. In June 1837, thc next settlement was made when Messres Abner C. Parmalee and Willard Hays moved in and rolled up a log shanty near the northwest comer of State and Michigan. In thc fall of thc same year three ocher families came in: Messrc. McLellan. Chase and Rush (the latter a blacksmith and gunsmith) thus proving a real accession, not only to thc small number of thc population, but to thc actual conveniences of life. In 1838, a state road was authorized bet­ ween Hastings and Battle Creek and about the same time, one from Kalamazoo to Hastings. In 1841. a road was established from Ver­ montville to Hastings, thence to Grand Rapids. Thc first post office established in the coun­ ty was in Hastings in the spring of 1839, Willard Hays being apppointed Postmaster. Previous to this time, what few people there were here had to travel 40 miles (to Gull Prairie. Kalamazoo County) to get their mail. The post office business at that time, however, was not very heavy, the first quarter's receipts bcit.g less than one dollar. Mr. Henry Goodyear established himself in Hastings in 1840, and lived on the northwest comer of Jefferson and State. He was thc first merchant of thc town. To have been a mer­ chant in thc then wilderness of Barry County, was no small undertaking. It required more effort to obtain supplies then than anyone in these days of rapid transportation can readily imagine. It took a team of horses making a three weeks' round trip journey to Detroit or Toledo on rough, untravclcd roads to get supplies for his store. Two churches were established in this early period - Methodist in 1841 and Presbyterian " The regular meeting of the Barry County of Commissioners was called to order on TuesdayAugust 12. 1986. at 9:30 a.m. by Chairperson Col­ and pledged allegiance to the flag. Above Is a map of Hastings village in 1860. It shows black blocks for build­ ings, houses and stores. ina of q j j "p11 <mployee at the animal shelter under the Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage made the 15th day of February. 1985. executed by James Louis Coin, a single man. as mortgagor to Jone Lynn Derleen. as mort­ gagee. and recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on March 6, 1985. in Liber 421 on Poge 33. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid at the dote of this notice Nine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Five ond 72/100 ($9,275.72) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proce­ eding at law or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale In said mor­ tgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on Friday. August 29, 1986, at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door o‘ the Court House in the City of Hostings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bid­ der. at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with in­ terest thereon at eleven (11%) percent per annum, together with the legal costs ond charges of sole, including the attorney fees as provided by low in said mortgaqe. the lands ond premises in said mortgage men­ tioned and described as follows to-wit: Lot 2. Thomapple Riverside Plat. Section 2, Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thornapple Township. Barry County, Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec. 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six months. Dated: July 31. 1986 James H. Fisher of Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Show t Fisher Attorneys at Low 500 Edward Street Middleville. Ml 49333 (8-28) To the Owner or Owners of any and all interests in. or Liens upon the Lands herein described: Take Notice, that so'- has been lawfully mode of the following described land for unpaid taxes thereon, and that the undersign­ ed has title thereto under tax deed or deeds issued therefor, and that you are entitled to a reconveyance thereof, at any time within 6 months after return of service of this notice, upon payment fo the undersigned or to the Treasurer of the County in which the lands lie. of all sums paid upon such purchase, together with 50 per centum additionol thereto, ond the fees of the Sheriff for the service or cost of publication of this notice, to be computed as upon personal ser­ vice of a summons upon com­ mencement of suit, and the fur­ ther sum of five dollars for each description without other addi­ tional cost or charges: If payment os aforesaid is nol mode, the undersigned will institute Pro­ ceedings for possession of the land. STATE OF MICHIGAN. COUNTY OF Barry lot 6 & 7 Sam Bravaio Plat. Orangeville Twp. according to plot thereof Town 2N. Range 10W. $448.99 1982. Amount necessary to redeem. $678.49 plus the fees of the Sheriff. Rozell or Clara Stanton Address; Middleville. Ml 49333 4550 State Rd. (8-28) Moved McKelvey support Kiel to approve the «mm(MiOner, Payroll jn Jh< Qfnoun| of $4,326.27. •on carried by unanimous roll coll. *Aov»d McKelvey, support Kiel that the 1986 general fund budget be amended. Roll call vole, five Ki । Colemon. Dean. McKelvey. Landon, ond • Absent two (2). Hoare ond Williamson. Motion carried. by McKelvey. support by Kiel that the Choir the County Treasurer by authorized to sign a onsent on behalf of the County of Barry to the '^•‘•ntation by Mika. Beckett. & Jones of Williams . .. Of*1- Inc. in the matter of a lawsuit alleging 0 ure of a section of pipe in the Gun Lake Sewer. Motion carried. Moved Landon, support Dean to give the Finance committee power to act in hiring an individual or inn to reconcile the bank statements ol the Friend ot the Court Motion carried. Nominations were opened for a member of the Barry County Building Authority. McKelvey nominated George Leonard. Moved McKelvey. sup­ port Landon that the rules be suspended ond George J*onord of Delton be appointed effective today to till ihe unexpired term of Clifford Clouse. Roll call vc.e. five (5) Yeas, Coleman, Dean. McKelvey. Lon­ don, and Kiel. Absent two (2) Hoare and William­ son. Motion carried. Moved Kiel, support Dean to authorize the Pro­ secutor to fill a vacancy ol legal secretary created in her office effective August 11. 1986. Motion carried. Moved Kiel, support Dean to approve the 6 mos step raise ol Karen Smith as Probate Probation Of­ ficer effective July 28, 1986. Motion carried. Moved Kiel, support Dean to apporve the step raise of Pamela Miller to the 2 yr. level effective August 12. 1986. Motion carried. Moved Landon, support McKelvey to accept the bid of Hockett Construction of $1.968.00 for construc­ tion changes in the accounting office of the County Clerk to accomodate the County Coordinator. Mo­ tion carried. Wil be with you every day of your diet. Our program works.Why? Because you work with counselors like us. One-on-bne. Every day of your diecThal special relationship pro­ duces results. It's common to lose up to W pounds in two weeks.The advice and encouragement you get helps you reach your ideal weight And stay there. Call us for a free consultation. And get a taste of how we work. Dietch. Center Moved Landon, support Kiel to give the Property Committee power lo oct in repairing a Plymouth Volarie for the Drain Commissioner, costs not fo ex­ ceed $500.00. Motion carried. Moved Dean, support McKelvey that Sandy Schondelmayer be appointed as the officer delegate ond Judy Peterson os ihe alternate to the M.E.R.S. annual meeting. Motion carried. Moved Landon, support McKelvey to file all cor­ respondence and reports. Motion carried. Moved Landon, support Dean to adjourn to Augus» 26. 1986 or call of Ihe Chair. Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned. CAROLYN G. COLMAN. Chairperson Norvol E. Thaler, Clerk (8-28) Wne going to make II this time. m 1615 S. Bedford Road (Hwy. 37) (Next to Cappon Oil) wSm Phone 948-4033 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 28,1986 Woodland News Announcing... Charles W. Laudenbach, M.D MARRIAGE LICENSES Preston Nickerson. 19. Shelbyville and Rebecca Bass. 19. Middleville. Michael Trudgeon, 20. Hastings and Lori Bagley. 18. Hastings. 1 Michael Smith. 33, Shelbyville and Su«n McCune. 30. Shelbyville n Opening Practice in Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) in Partnership With Jack A. Brown, M.D. — Family Practice James E. Atkinson, M.D. - Family Practice Robert G. Schirmer, M.D. — Internal Medicine Steven G. Wildern, M.D. — Internal Medicine Dr. Laudenbach is now accepting new patients. For appointments call his office at... 945-2419 Bernhardt Wilhelms. Jr.. 19. Delton and Sherry Henderson. 18. Delton. Don Ibbotson, 34. Ankeny. Iowa and Ruth Bolthouse. 21, Hastings. ' Michael DeBolt, 20. Battle Creek and Angela Moeller. 21. Brandon Greenfield. 20. Hastings and Tif­ fany Hayward. 18. Hastings. John Lake. 23. New York. New York and Debra VanElst. 28. Middleville. ' Mark Teska. 32. Wayland and Kay Kerber. 24. Wayland. * Pennock Health and Fitness Center A p.m. Sunday’s events will include a community worship service at 10 a.m., a community potluck picnic at 12:30 p.m., the conclusion of the softball tournament, a bucket brigade contest and a balloon ride award at 7 p.m. A gospel concert will be held at Woodland United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. Marilyn Eckardt Nelson, daughter of Vic­ tor Eckardt, was a 1946 graduate of Woodland High School. She worked in school administration in Montgomery County, Maryland, long enough to retire, and then returned to Georgetown University Law Hastings S’centennial Ball is Oct. 11 Sinh Fisher LIFE WELLNESS Woodland Lions Club had dinner in the Council Room of the Woodland Towne House Tuesday evening. There were 15 at dinner in­ cluding one guest. Virgil Manley. Two members came after dinner for the meeting. The group completed plans for the barbecued chicken dinner they plan to hold on August 30 in the Herald Classic Memorial Park in Woodland. This dinner will be part of the Woodland Annual Homecoming celebration. The celebration begins Friday, August 29, with the opening of a three-day softball tour­ nament. a homemade ice cream social and a square dance with a caller, all in the park in the evening. On Saturday, besides the Lions Club chicken barbecue at 4:30 to 6:30, the softball tournament will continue and there will be an all day crafts show, a horseshoe tournament, a parade at 2 p.m.. historical pictures of Woodland and an invitational pony pull at 7 Program Coordinator The Thomapple Ans Council of Barry County will sponsor Hastings* Sesquicenten­ nial Ball on Saturday, October 11. Ray Gill and his orchestra of Grand Rapids will bring their big band sound to Hastings for the dance, from 9 p m. to I a.m. at the Moose Lodge. Tickets are $10 each for the semiformal ball. The Sesquicentennial Ball will culminate Hastings* 150th anniversary celebration and begin the Michigan Sesquicentennial festivities which run through 1987. Awards will be given at the ball for the best costume appropriate to the late 1800s. A Grand March will also be featured. A special display of work by local artists will be on view during the ball. Tickets will be available soon from any arts council member or at the Barry Intermediate School District office, 202 S. Broadway, Hastings (phone 945-9545). Ph 9454344 Fall Sessions Begins September 8, 1986 Introductory Welcome Back Week September 1-5 LEVEL I New to Exercise? Returning to Exer­ cise? Join us for a Great Program of Aerobics designed especially for you! TIME DAY INSTRUCTOR 8: 30am-9:30am Wens. Deb Thompson 9: 30am-10:30am Mon./Fri. Deb Thompson 5:45pm-6:45pm Tues./Thurs. Deb Thompson 4:15pm-5:15pm Tues./Thurs. Deb Buikema LEVEL II - An Excellent total fitness workout, stressing Aerobics and Flexibility TIME DAY INSTRUCTOR 8: 15am-9:15am Mon./Fri. Deb Buikema 9: 15am-10:15am Tues./Thurs. Martha Edger 4: 00pm-5:00pm Mon./Wed. Martha Edger 5: 45pm-6:45pm Mon./Wed. Ann Marvin 9:00am-10:00am Tues./Thurs. Ann Marvin Yankee Springs Township Hall 6: 30pm-7:30pm 4 week program Mon./Thurs. Martha Edger Middleville Middle School, row Gym) 8 week program WALK CLUB — This program is ideal for seniors or anyone wanting to work into a pro­ gram slowly and safely. TIME DAY INSTRUCTOR 10:30-11:30 M-W-F Kathy Wilbur NEW! BODY TONING — A program designed for muscle toning, flexibility and relaxation. An ideal supplement to aerobic workouts. 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Mon./Wed. Kathy Wilbur’ •Pennock Health and Fitness Center__________________________ Registration and Information on All Programs Available through your instructor, or Pennock Health and Fitness Center. Martha Edger Ann Marvin Kathy Wilbur Deb Thompson Debbie Buikema Ct: SWS 948-2179 945-4344 or 344-4995 945-3809 945-4319 367-4857 Pennock Health and Fitness Center 945-4333 Mid­ dleville Sch. Reg. only: 795-3394 (Comm. Educ.) Babysitting Avail, at all morning classes!! Stretchercise is a program of Pennock Hospital. SYNOPSNIUTLAND CHARTERTOWNSHIP MEE!M August L 1986 Mealing called to order - all members prtwnl except Bradley. Motion approving Truth & Taxa­ tion Hearing tc ipread 1 mill Township and 1$ Mill for fire taxes, carried bjsnanimous roll call vote. School. She recently graduated with honors us corporation lawyer. Last week, her father received word that she is now associated with thc Washington. D.C., law firm of Silverstein and Mullens. The first Lakewood Community Educa­ tion senior citizen dinner to be held at the Woodland School this school year will Ik Thursday. October 9 at 11:15 a m. These din­ ners are held monthly. October through June, on the second Thursday of thc month in the library of the school. Reservations can be made by calling Noreen Enz at 374-3155. The community education monthly blood pressure screening clinic will also begin in October. A registered nurse will be in thc Woodland school library from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Monday. October 13. to ch-ck blood pressures. This clinic will be repeated on thc second Monday of the month for thc re­ mainder of thc school year. "Die brothers and sisters of Jessee Mulford and their families held a family reunion at the home of Steve and Diane Barnum on Martin Road on Sunday. Guests were from Midland. Mt.Pleasant. DeWitt. Lansing. Ionia, Belding and Crystal. Mrs. Clara Taylor, who is thc family genealogist, and her husband. Jim. live in New Mexico, but as they are spending this summer in Crystal, they were able to attend the reunion. A potluck dinner was enjoyed, and the children spent most of the day in the Barnum swimming pool. Around fifty people came. Everyone had a great time. The Lions Club Sightmobik, a 27* Titan motor home equipped for eye screening and hearing testing, is parked on Main Street. Woodland, this week. The Sightmobile will be moved to the park and staffed for full operation during Woodland's Homecoming festivities on Saturday. This vehicle was purchased and equipped by District IIC-1 of the Lions Club in 1977 during the term of Cliff Mattson as Distict Governor. It was paid for by 53 Lions Clubs from six counties and 57 communities which contributed $20,000. All vision and hearing screenings done in the Sightmobile are free to the public. The Sightmobile will be parked in Woodland until mid-September. Some of thc profits from the chicken barbecue and money from other Woodland Lions Club fundraising activities go to support of this project. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Othmer and their daughter, Bridget, age three and a half, had lunch at the home of Harold and Nell Stannard last Monday. Mr. Othmer teaches mechanical engineering at UC-Fullerton, Calif. The fami­ ly was visiting the Othmer farm for part of the summer. Mrs. Kendall (Margaret) Coats from Ben­ son, Ariz., spent ten days in Barry County with Mr. and Mrs. Max Coats and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Niethamer. She visited with other friends and relatives while in thc area. Jean Roberts, Ruth Ann Stuart and Marie Meyer of Sunfield went to lhe Pennock Hospital retirees breakfast on Monday morn­ ing. The breakfast was held in thc hospital conference room and about 30 people were there. This is a monthly event and is greatly enjoyed by those pevious employees of lhe hospital who are able to attend. Uwrence and lllldred Chase abended the 80th birthday party held a. Lakeside Manor. L-kc Odessa, on Sunday Ethel is a former resident of Woodland Thc party was hosted by her family. Pastor George Speas took a two-wcek vacation and was away from Kilpatrick Church for thc last two Sunday morning ser­ vices. Bruce Goss, past pastor of the Kalamazoo United Brethren Church, spoke thc first week of Rev. Speas' vacation. Jack Tillman came from Lansing to sing on that Sunday, also. Mr. Tillman comes to Kilpatrick Church to sing usually once each summer. Everyone was glad to hear his fine voice again. a On thc second Sunday of Rev. Speas' vaca­ tion. Ivan Olmstead from Lake Odessa spoke at thc Sunday morning service. While he was away. Pastor Speas and his wife. Nadine, and daughter. Beth, enjoyed visiting Cedar Point, Toledo. Frankemuth and his mother. Dorienc De mo nd. at her summer home in Houghton Lake. Warren and Olive Soules celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house and thc renewing of their wedding vows at Kilpatrick Church Sunday afternoon. Rev. Speas returned from his vacation in time to at­ tend the celebration and to administer the vows. Both before and after thc marriage vow renewal ceremony, people visited with the Soules and enjoyed cake and punch in the church basement. Thc open house was hosted by their children and grandchildren. The Soules have two daughters, Margie Makley and Mert Hager, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. They were married at Gull Lake on October 24. 1936 in a very small ceremony with only family present. This time, the church, which holds 140 people comfortably, was full. When the Woodland Sesquicentennial Commission met last week, it was announced that the village council had appointed Mary Jo Bump to attend thc commission's meetings once a month and report back to the council. Ron Coals. Woodland Fire Department chief, was at thc meeting, and plans for the parade were discussed. The fire department has agreed to plan and produce the Ses­ quicentennial parade. Running the parade north and south through the village was discussed, but the group decided to consider running the parade from Velte Road to the property of Willis Dalton next to the school grounds on Broadway. The commission discussed sending a letter to everyone who is a resident of Woodland Township asking how they want to participate in the Sesquicentennial celebration. Workers will be needed for security, traffic control and parking as well as all the previously discussed projects. The commission meeting broke up with the unanswered questions of how many stars were in the United Suites flag in 1837 and how they were arranged. This will be researched in thc next few weeks so thc commission can in­ vestigate the possibility of having an 1837 flag reproduced for thc celebration. Improve your running style Approved Sexton contract for one year with Increase to $4500 in wage and $160 par grava opening. August 20, 1986 nt by supervisor re: first hearing paving on OtImprovement of Township Holl grounds discussid. Replacement of furnace to b< Increosed pay ofdacho" inspec­ tors to $4.50 par tx>or wi,h chairperson to P*r hour by unanimous roll coll *°’*- Approved bid of Roofing to seal drive ond perking area at Township Holl far 1588.00 by unanimous roll co® *olw- Letters read frc*®e°ci Commis­ sion, Dept, of tWurol Resources. Liquor Control C*w"i*»'on Treasurer and Zonl”B *P(Yov«t «uu<*O Ad- 'hr“ "W. with 3971 W^d Control k“< L430'23' <’•"•<91 Fund SJ«-76- Adiovrnm.nl ollJO P-mKorpoelfully, FIIYLLIS FUllB. cl,rk *"••<•<< >0 by. (B-28) Take off on a high-spirited sprint down your special road to your special goal. Remember, you’re only down that road once: so, get into the running, feet first! In the heat of the race, don’t overlook a team of experts who could provide some invaluable input to help along the rough terrain ahead ... That’s us, the National Bank of Hastings. We’re known for high rated savings certificates and passbooks, and the experience to give you the best run for your money. We’re pacesetters in our field; let us improve your pace too! IO N A L Member FDIC All deposits insured up to$100,00060 ANK of [Hastings �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 28,1986 - Page 9 Firefighters hold muster at Charlton Park Legal Notice — Carpenter — STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No 86-I9.539.SE Estate ol ELLSWORTH F. HENN­ ING. Deceased. Social security no. 380-01-7999. TAKE NOTICE: On September 11. 1986 at lOMo.m., In the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge ol Probole, a hearing will bo held on the Petition of Gerald Henning, for commencement of proceedings, for probate of a purported Will of the deceased doled October 8. 1952. and for granting of administration to Gerald Hennlnng. ond for a determination of heirs. Creditors ol the deceased are notified that all claims against lhe estate must be presented to Gerald Henning. 295 Washington. Middleville. Michigan 49333. and proof thereof, with copies of the claims, filed with the Court on or before December 11. 1986. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereupon assign­ ed to persons appearing of record entif lied thereto. The last known address ol the deceased wos 146 Maple Brook. S.E.. Grand Rapids. Michigan, his Social Security number was 380-01-7999. ond the date of death of said deceased was July 25. 1986. •lournevman Carpenter needed for an in­ dustrial firm. Applicant must be previously qualified. Salary commensurate with U.A.W. Contract, complete fringe package with advancement opportunities. Send resume or apply at: Hastings Manufacturing Co. 325 N. Hanover Hastings, Ml 49058 It pays to learn income taxes from H&R Block. America's Finest Income Tax Course Learning income taxes now could offer you money-maiung opportunities and save you money on your return al tax time. Enroa todayl BLOCK For More Information CALL NOW 303 S. Michigan Hastings. Ml 49058 Ph. 945-5345 or 945-3341 August 22. 1986 Gerald Henning 295 Washington Middleville. Michigan 49333 David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hostings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-9585 Junior firefighters Nell Hammond (left) and Jerry Carr, part of the LeroyTownshlp firefight­ ing contingent, watch Woodland and Hastings firefighters battle during water ball competition. CUMM sun Tues., Sept. 2 (B-28) Mora news every week I Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 The Hastings Fire Department's 1980 American LaFrance 75-foot Water Chief ladder and pumper truck won honors as "Best Appearing Modern Apparatus" during the firefighting show. DENTURES Northland Optical Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames counni 0tHTUKS395 It was a toss up whether more water was splashed on the mini-house or on each other when firefighters Joined in bucket brigade competition. Winning first place In the event was the Johnstown Fire Department. Ml DHTUH *225 MKTIAL KHTU.E *295 Prescriptions Filled Frames Repaired or Replaced Prescription Sunglasses - Safety Glasses •All tMlh and malarial* uiad moat tka high standards sal by the American Daniil Ass n. Ask About our ChUdren'a Frame Warranty •Otrr an pram Isas lab provides Individual and efficient service. ‘Free denture ceosultatlon and examination. Fliers flock to Hastings for Dawn Patrol (616)455-0810 Contact Lem Supplies Monday 8:30i,m, to 7:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 1510 North Broadway •L.D. Himabiugh DOS •D.D. White DOS ■G. Mancewiu DOS — Hastings — 2330 UthSL.S.E.. Grand Rapids 945-3906 Labor Day Week Long lines filled the fields at Hastinfls Airport Sunday during the annual Dawn Patrol fly-ln arid pancake breakfist. — OPEN LABOR DAY — Model airplanes replicating aircraft of old drew many an Interested visitor. The skies were blue, sunny perfection Sunday and good weather was all pilots from as far away as Detroit needed to don their helmets and head to Hastings for « morning of fraternity with other pilots during thc annual Dawn Patrol fly-in * the Hastings Airport. . At least 100 pilots flew into lhe small «ifPon- parking their aircraft *n rows for public viewing and then crowding into > large airport hanger where blueberry pancakes. saus>gc- black cof­ fee and juice were served. The annual event is spon­ sored by the Hastings Flying Assn. Aircraft ranging from bi-p)anes to ultra-lights was on display for thc many in­ terested area residents who stopped by the airport to take a look at thc planes and grab a few pancakes. Special displays of model airplanes and antique autos were set up. One of the hits of the event was a visit by the Michigan Army National Guard in an army helicopter. • PUBLIC NOTICE • Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appealswill meet on Monday, September 15,1986, at 7:30 p.m. I” thB City Hall, Council Chambers. Hastings. Ryan Castelein of Hastings inspectsi one> or tn« many single engine aircraft that soared into Hast­ Ings Sunday morning durin the Dawn Patrol. Erin and Kelly Gildersleeve of Hastings check out tt« interior of a Michigan Army National Guard helicopter while Chief Warrant Officer Phil Watson keeps a watchful eye out. The helicopter was one of the main attractions at the show. Michigan. The meeting is to consider the application ol Donald Nevins of 502 W. State St. for a variance to erect a 4 ft, by 12 ft. high sign in a B-2 zone legally described as Lol 668 of the City0’ Hastings. Said sign does not conform to Section 3.82(3) (aAb) of the Zoning Ordinance. Also, io consider the application of Donald Spencer, of Hasting5 Wrecker Service, for a variance at 520 E. Railroad to waive the 25ft set back from the street in a D 2 Zone Wa’'y described as: COM AT CTR SEC 17 3N-8W, TH N 393 89 FT. TH S 46 DEG-M MIN 30 SEC E 579.36 FT. TH N 43 DEG 6 MIN 30 SEC E 120 FT M/L TO SWLY AM LINE RAILR0AD ST- TH N 46 DEG 53 MIN 30 SEC W to N 4 S’* LINE- TH S 166.80 FT TO POB Said v>najjce does not conform to Section 3.113(2) of the Zoning Ordinance Minutes0’ said meeting will be available for public inspection*’ ,he office of the City Clerk. City Hall. Hastings. M‘chlQan. SHARON VICKERY. City Clerk MILK Homo or Shaved HAM....... Sf 99 ■ ib potato QQC salad..... W m NEW IN OUR CHEESE DEPT. LOW Fat, LOW Cholesterol marla cheese M»negrow/i sweet Com, Tomatoes & Peaches' aft Beer by the Keg W — 1/4 and 1/2 BARRELS — J wine coolers Lnv™SllG De// sandwiches to co I Budwieser & Bud Light Milwaukee's Best Beer 120/^3 12oz. cans WE SELL MICHIGAN LOTTERY TICKETS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8 A.M. to 9 P.M. Northview Grocery Dell Meats • Ice Cold Beer & Wine • Ice Dell Meats, Cheeses & Sandwiches, Picnic Supplies & Charcoal • W1 aeCSPT SOOO STAMM • 2169 W. GUN LAKE RD.. HASTINGS (Across from Bob's Gun & Tackle) �Page 10— The Hastings Banner— Thursday, August 28,1986 Saxon sports teams gear up for fall seasons by Steve Vedder Bolstered by unusually high numbers of talented returning lettermen, thc autumn of 1986 may turn into one of thc most successful of recent fall sports seasons at Hastings High School. That may be a bold statement, but Saxon football, girls basketball, cross country, soc­ cer and tennis coaches apparently believe they have teams which may honestly contend for Twin Valley titles. Thc first case in point is the Saxon football team, winner of its final four games a year ago and possessor of a respectable 5-4 mark. The team returns only 10 lettermen and 4 starters, but many arc in key positions. And then there’s thc Saxon girls tennis team, which has literally its entire starting lineup back from a decent 7-4 (4-3) and fourth place finish. With 18 girls including 11 let­ termen back, coach Tom Freridgc believes his team should be in lhe hunt for a league title. “We’re shooting to finish second in thc regional, qualify for state, and finish higher up in thc league." says Freridgc. "It’ll be tough to win thc league because Sturgis is always so good." The Saxon netters open Sept. 4 at Gull Lake. Another team featuring critical returning experience as well as talent is thc Saxon boys cross country team. Coach Don Smith’s har­ riers came on strong a year ago with third place league, fourth place regional, and 17th place state finishes. This year’s 20-pcrson roster includes thc top four runners from 1985 and a transfer student who headed his school’s cross country team. ' ‘The boys team is as good if not better than last year." says Smith. "Thc four seniors will be thc backbone of our team.’’ Hastings’ first meet is a quadrangular affair with Grand Ledge. Charlotte and Potterville truckloads of experience is the girls basketball team. Last year the team shocked lhe league on Sept. 2. Another team which returns many of its performers is the soccer team, coached by Doug Mepham. Thc sccond-ycar soccer men­ tor says his team has been looking sharp in pre-season drills. "Il looks good for us." says Mepham. whose managed only 2 tics in 13 games in its inaugural season. “The kids have matured well." Mepham’s 34-player roster includes 6 ex­ change students. The team’s first game is Sept. 2 at Middleville. One Saxon team which doesn’t have by winning 19 of 2j games and a Twin Valiev co-championship. Gone, however are 3 sutlers, leaving only 5 reluming kttermen. strong does expect immediate help from several juniors off a 19-1 jayvee team ••We’ve gone to camp this summer and thats imponant," says coach Emit Strong. ••We 11 have to pull together and work as a team." Hastings played Tuesday in a 6-leam scrim­ mage at Plainwell The team opens iu regular season Sept. 2 against Grand Rapids Creston in the Lakewood Tiproff Tourney Riverbend Ladies host Country Club golfers Thc Riverbend Ladies Golf League enter­ tained Hastings Country Club Women golfers with play and luncheon. Wednesday. August 13 at Riverbend. 8 Eight teams played a shot-gun scramble with awards as follows: Low Score - Team Two. Peg Bucrge. Merilyn Foster. Bonnie Hathaway and Maxine Schondelmayer and Team Five. Ellen Young, Dorothy McMillan and Clarabelle Barnum. Low Putts - Team [ Sports ] Scott Schoessel performs a soccer Seven. Sherry Sryf. Barb Burkholder. Marion Manin and Mary Ellii, and Team Two Burege, Foster, Haihaway and Schondelmayer. Team Nine received the High Score prize and two special events of the Longest Drive and closest lo the pin were both won by Ellen Young. The final Fun Day for Riverbend Ladies was held August 20. Yearly awards were presented to Joyce Steele, Doris Carlson, Diana Palmer. Margaret Snyder. Shirley Decker. Boonie Hathaway, June Manin. Maureen Hamp. Sue Williams. Phyllis Bar­ ton. Cynthia Hillilrer. Donna Kinney and Leona Wilson. Diana Palmer received the Most Improved Golfer Traveling Trophy. Donna Kinney and Mary Cole also received Trophies. Officers elected for 1987 were Leona Wilson. Beth Lepak and Jeanette Norquist. MDA Golf this Saturday drill at Tuesday’s practice. Hastings Womens Softball Standings Red Divbion Final Standings Bruce’s Water Cond...................................... ] Hastings City Bank..................................".12-3 Variety Shop..................................................8-7 County Seat Lounge.............................'..".'. J-8 Piston Ring................................................... '^.6-9 J&J Auto.......................................................... 0-15 The Muscular Dystrophy Association Golf Tournament will be held this Saturday. Aug. 30 at die Hastings Country Club. The tourna­ ment is sponsored by Anheuser-Bush Inc. and Cove Distributors of Hastings. There will be both mens and womens divi­ sions. The $20 entry fee includes frees, prizes and gifts including Anheuser-Bush jackets, balls, wood co/ers, balls, umbrellas and more. Entry blanks are available at all area golf courses and should be mailed to thc MDA Golf Tournament, Hastings Country Club, 1550 N. Broadway. Hastings, MI.. 49058. Attend soccer camp— Seven Hastings youngsters attended the recent Calvin College Soccer Camp for a week of training, technique and games. (Front row left to right) Rebecca Mepham, Mike Toburen, Sarah Mepham (second row) Jason Miller, Tim Toburen, Scott Ricketts, Rachel Mepham. Upcoming Sports August 28 — Ducks Unlimited Banquet: Tickets are $30 and available by writing Ducks Unlimited Tickets. P.O. Box 186. Hastings. MI or from Al and Pete s Sport Shop in Hastings. Door prizes will be offered. August 30 — MDA Tournament Played at Hastings Country Club, thc Muscular Dystrophy Association golf tournament features prizes and gifts from Anheuser-Bush. The cost is $20 and entry fees arc available at all area courses. September 9 — Karate class: Hastings YMCA will begin classes from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for beginners and 8-9:30 p.m. for ad­ vanced at Hastings Junior High cast gym. Thc cost is SIS. Call the YMCA at 945-4574 or Steve Echtinaw at 795-7155 to register. Sept. 8-9-11-12 and Sept. 15-18 Hunter safety classes Held from 6-9 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Call 948-9075 for more information. Hastings Country Club Men’s Mon. Night Golf League —BLUE DIVISION— B League champs — The Hastings City Bank girts softball team compiled a 12-3 regular season record and beat Bruce’s Water Conditioning 3-2 In a playoff to win the Hastings womens B league. Members of that team: (front row left to right) Laura Mayhew, Kathy Scott, Deb Heuss, Beth Echtinaw, Betty Bates (back row) Wade Mayhew, Mary Robertson, Pat Baker, Karen Sterzak, Jenny Leftel, Anne Bosscher, Jean Gallup, Joanne Jamison, Steve Tripp. Missing Marilyn Corson. MATCH RESULTS 8-25...J. Katchum 49-4: J. Panfil 41 -3; J. Pan­ fil 41-4: B. McGInnlt 52-4; J. Jacobs 38-4; T. Sutherland 39-3; P. Hodges 50-0; L. Gilletple 49-1; J- Jacobs 38-0; P. Hodges 504); B. Stanley 45-0; J. Jocobs 36-1; L. Gillespie 49-4; J. Panfil 41-4: J. Echienow 45-4; J. Jocobs 38-4; E. Mathews 43-2; T. Sutherland 46-4; H. Bottcher 47- 0; B. Stanley 45-0; J. Rugg 48- 0: P Hodges 50-0: J, Panfil 41-2: J- Ketchum 494). STANDINGS...J. Coleman 43: D. O'Connor 43; B. McGinnis 41; W. Nitz 40. P. Hodges 38: T. Sutherland 36: J. Panfil 35: E. Mathews 33; L. Gillespie 33; J. Jacobs 30: J. Echtenaw 30; B. Stanley 30; J. Ketchum 30; H. Bottcher 29; J. Rugg ;29: D. Goodyear 27; G. Cove 22; L. Komstadt 19. —GREEN DIVISION— Health: Study shows progress in lowering rate of premature births A pilot medical progi in, cune-’tly being More than 16,000 patients enrolled in the tested in six cities, has shown preliminary progress in lowering the rate of premature pre-term labor prevention program, half in a births by 50 percent, according to the National March of Dimes. reduction of early 50 percent Final results are expected when the study pregnancy, and low birthweight resulting from these pre-term births is the leading ends in June, 1987, according to Dr. Arthur Salisbury, director of medical services for cause of childhood disability and infanry mortality, says Dick Leavitt, science editor the March of Dimes. The participating medical centers are in for National March of Dimes. Birmingham, Ala.; Chicago; Columbus, Ohio; Nashville, Tenn., San Diego and San before the 37ih week The pilot program is an extension of a study by Dr. Robert K. Creasy in 1979, which focused on identifying women at risk of premature labor and then educating medical staff and patients to recognize and treat the earliest signs of labor. In these early stages, Creasy found, drug therapy proved effective in halting the progression of labor. Francisco. The three-year program is funded by a grant frcm ihe Colonel Sanders Memorial Endowment Fund, established in 1981 by the Kentucky Fried Chicken system and the March of Dimes. Kentucky Fried Chicken hosts an annual fund-raising campaign for the March of Dimes, with half the monies collected going to local March of Dimes chapter and the other half for research into birth defects. this space sponsored by - —REDORWON— MATCH RESUTS 8-25... D. Jocobs 45-4; P. lobienlecki 45-4; A. Havens 464; I- ?«ry 42-4; G. Etter 54-4; G.Lawrence 54-0: F. McMillon 544S. Baxter 56-0; M. Bacon 89-0; M. Bacon 89-0; P. Siegel 57-4; H. Burke 46-4; L. Garllnger 484; H. Stonlake 44-4; F. McMillan49-0; C. Morey 59-0; M. Cook 51-0: ?• Lu" blenleckl 46-0. STANDINGS...!Hopkins 53; P. Lublenleckl 51; 0. Hall 49; H. Burke 43: G. Gather* 41; H. Stonlake 38; L. Gorlinger 37. F. McMillon 36; D. Jocobs 36; L. Perry 34; P. Siegel 34; G. Lawrence 31; A Havens 31; C. Morey X; S. Bad* 22; G. Etter *9; M. Cook 19; M- Bacon 9. Pennock Health & Fitness Center 1009 W. Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058-1790 LIFE WELLNESS -WNTTE DIVISION— MATCH RESULTS 8-25... M McPhllllps 51 -4; F. Markle 50-4; G. Brown 57-0; C. Cruttenden 51-0; R. Newton 55-4; D. Dim­ mers 56-0. STANDINGS... M. Flohr 43; T. Boop 40; F. Markle 39; N. Carter 36; M. Dlmond 31; J. Toburen X; E. Bohannon X; R. Newlon 29; D. Hoekstra 23; T. Johnson 22; M. McPhllllps 22. G. Brown 21; D. Dimmers 21; C. Crut­ tenden 21; H. Nolan 17; T. William 15. ‘Easy does if... Former Hastings residents Lefty and Jeannie Frantz now run a Saugatuck yacht service called "Easy Does It.” Recent guests of the Frantzes were Al and Julie Jarvis (at left) and sons Mark and Michael. The entire group caught 2 lake trout, 1 coho salmon, and 9 king salmon on Lake Michigan. ML VER WWMONMATCH RESULTS 8-25... B. Complete 10K SummerFest results (Name, City. Age. Race Class. Finish. Time respectively.) Steve Sobleskey - Charlotte. 21, 3-2 0:34:19.98; Wayne Oom - Hastings, 17, 5.]’ 0:36:36.47; James Scarlata - Charlotte 17* 11-3. 0:37:29:31; Bradley Bennett - Hastings’ 46. 12-4. 0:37:32.33; Mark Shnver - mSdleville. 36. 22-1. 0:38:23-58. Chuck Robin­ son - Dowling. 17. 26-7. 0:38:51.53; Rob Trowbridge - Hastings. 17. 28-8. 0:32:02.41 • Bruce Edger - Hastings. 36. 29-2* 0:39:20.15; Jack Longstreet - Hastings 39* 32-4. 0:39:33 44; Kevin Woods - HutinM 37. 33-4. 0:39:39.43; Larry Winkler Hastings. 26. 34-8, 0:32:46.25; Ray Aspinall - Nashville. 51.36-1.0:32:42.64; Rob Stroh Hastings. 15. 40-2, 0:40:17.99; Alan White Hastings. 17.42-10,0:40:28.20; Ed Maurer Hastings. 21.48-7. 0:41:00.44; David Kino Caledonia. 31. 50-5. 0:41:02.40. 8' Marc Lester - Hastings. 17. 0:41:11.65; Jim Wilkins - Hastings* 9? Weller 41-4; 8. Kubiak 38-4; B. Kubiak 37-4; B. LaJoye 55-4; J. Burkholder 47-4; H. ' Wattles 41-4; T. Cleveland 49-2; P. Mogg 37-4; P. Edwards 43-4; T. Cleveland 47-0; T. Cleveland 0; 47B. Cove 43-0; B. Cove 43-0; P. Mogg 43-0; T. Cleveland 49-0; L. Archer 47-2; T. Cleveland 47-0; B. losty 49-0; B. Weller 41- 3; B. Kubiak 38-3; L. Archer 47-4; B. LaJoye 41-4; H. Wattles 42- 4; B. Wlersum 43-4; T. Har­ ding 38-4; D. Ellis 43-4; J. Austin 57-1; J. Burkholder 47-1; B. Cove 43-0; H. Wattles 41-0; B. Cove 43-0; B. Cove 43-0; T. Bellgroph 50-0; S. Williams 39-0. STANDINGS...8. Kubiak 50; P. Edwards 47; 8. Weller 43; T. Hording 42; D. Ellis 41; 5. Williams 40; L. Archer 40; T. Bellgroph 37; 8. Wlersum 37; J. Burkholder 35; H. Wattles 32; J. Austin 25; B. LaJoye 24; B. Cove 22; P. Mogg 21; B. losty 21; D. Brower 14. control group. After two years, there was a 40 percent reduction in pre-term births in one medical center. A second center found a of One in every 11 American babies is bom premature, MATCH RESULTS 8-25... R. Miller 45- 4; K. Smith 49-4; 8. Willison 46- 4; R. Erralr 54-0: M. Dorman 52-0; R. Erroir 54-0; B. Youngs 41-4; B. Willison 42-4; N. Gard­ ner 45-0; M. Dorman 48-0. STANDINGS...B. Willison 33; K. Smith 26; B. Youngs 24; J. Walker 23: R. Miller 23; R. Teegardin 21; D. Beduhn 20: N. Gardner 17; D. Gauss 16; R. Dawe 13; M. Dorman 12; R. Errair 12. -GOUrWmiONMATCH RESUIU8-25... J. Fisher 38-4; J. Kentedy 50-4; G. Holman 41-4; I. Stock 44-4; G. Ironside 42-4; G. Hamaty 49-0; G. Ironside 424 T. Chase 42-0; J. Kennedy 504 D. Lorenger 43- 0; B. RoM«44-4; D. Cotter 44- 4; B. Kruagtf 40-4; B. Miller 42-4; L. Long 44-0: D. Jarman 47-0; D. FosterS-0: B. Vanderveen 43 0. STANDINGS... A Krueger 47; D. Jarman 43; 8. tohde 43; B. Miller 41; T. Chase 39; G. Holman 36: J. fth* 36; B. Stock 35; D. Lorenger S; B. Vanderveen 35; L. Long 33; G. Ironside X: B. HolllsterJO: D. Cotter X; J. Hoke 27; D. foster 25; J. Ken­ nedy 24;G. Haoatr 19. 945-4333 ii* 78-12. 0:43:32.53; Jan Wilkins - Hastings 31. 83-2. 0:44:00.60; Mark Goodrich - Ven montville. 14 . 85-4 . 0:44:05.28; Caml Bender - Middleville. 46. 88-1. 0:44:19 60 Eric Smith - Caledonia. 21.92-9,0:44:29 49’ Joe Bennett - Hastings. 46. 23-5. 0:44^30 81' Michael Odonnell - Hastings. 41, 25-5* 7VUI uiatno..... BUM null UIVOC WUIU3 £1,3 FaCerS TOUAd tne r mark<? at tho ninth I n 10k run. Despite heavy morning rains during the race, officials reported largest turnouFi^th? hie? SurpmerFest and all those beginning the race also finished It. P largest turnout In the history of the race 0:44:40:58; Calvin Morgcnthalci - Nashville. 46. 96-6. 0:44:41.96; Keith Middlebush Middleville. 46. 27-7, 0:44:48.22; Mick Baker - Charlotte. 17. 29-18, 0:45:08.54. John Kadau - Caledonia. 46, 101-9, 0:45:16.00; Dave Oom - Hastings, 14. 102-6. 0:45:26.24; David Baum - Hastings. 21. 104-10. 0:45:22.67; Norm Aspinail Hastings. 46. 105-10. 0:45:29.91; Wayne Brown - Hastings. 41. 106-6, 0:45:31.56; Todd Havey - Hastings. 17. 107-19. 0:45:37.54; Matt Vaughan • Hastings. 18. 109-20, 0:45:38.70; Tony Barcroft Hastings. 26. 110-16. 0:45:42.28; Robin Barlow - Hickory Comers. 51. 112-5. 0:45:48.69; Doug Griggs - Hastings. 26^ 12U-17, 0:46:35.76; Rob Longstreet Hastings. 12. 121-22. 0:46:35.93; Jodie Posthumus - Middleville. 17. 122-1. 0:46:36.42; David Dean - Hastings. 46. 123-11, 0:46:37.08; Sand) Schondelmayer Hastings. 36. 131-10. 0:47:13.50; Susan Hof­ fman - Hastings. 26. 135-2. 0:47:27.50; Diane Arbanas - Shelbyville. 41. I36-|’ '““• Lconar<J Standler - Hastings. 35, O:48:O7-27; Mike Kennedy - Sun146-18.0:48:47.21; Mark Lehman ■Charlotte. 25. 147-19. 0:48:59.39 Chase Youngs - Hastings. 13. 148-1. 0:48:59.56. Tim King - Hastings. 36. 151-27 ®iA216 Montague . Hastings, 51' 152-7. 0:49:17.30; Dave McIntyre Hastings. 46. 153-15. 0:49:12.06; Lil Lan­ caster - Hastings. 46. 156-2. 0:49:30.98. Conf/nued on next page �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 28.1986- Page 11 Legal Notice MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL August II. 1986 Common Council mot In regular session In lhe City Council Chamber*. Hailing*. Michigan, on Monday August II. 1986. ol 7:30 p.m. Mayor Pro-Tom Jasperse presiding. Present al roll coll were: Camp­ bell, Cusack. Gray, Homerllng, Miller. Spockmon. Walton. Some of the participants In Satur­ day s race included (from left) Con Ahearn of Sterling Heights and Norm Aspinall, David Baum and Dave Oom all of Hastings. Invoices read: Amar Pooling Inc. 2.210and 2.650 -• 4.860.00; Cap­ pan Oil Co. 3.144.00: Deloitte. Hoskins & Sell* 3.000.00: Fisher Scientific 2.069.88: Hosting* Am­ bulance 8.531.75; Haynes Supp­ ly Co. 1.912.95; Marblehead lime 1.333.94; Mich. Mun. Worker Comp. Fd. 1.889.00. Moved by Spockmon. supported by Cusack, that the above Invoice* be ap­ proved a* rood. Yeos: Wolton. Spockmon. Miller. Hemerling. Gray. Cusock, Campbell. Absent none. Carried. The champion in the women's divi­ sion of the 10k race was Shelley Jones of New Zealand, a Hastings ex­ change student five years ago who made a return trip and participated in the race while here. Her time In the competition was 42:48.37 M«ved by Gray, supported by Spockmon that the letter from the Barry County lady Democrats for permission to place a table on the sidewalk during Summer Fest in front of their headquarters on State St. be allowed. Yeas: All; Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by Gray that the petition for curb STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-19540-SE Estate of HELEN I. KIEL, former­ ly HELEN L. KULNIS. Deceased. Social Security Number 384-14-4181. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:' Your interest In the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On October 2. 1986 at 9:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the peti­ tion ol Paul Kiel requesting that Paul Kiel be appointed Personal Representative ol the Helen L. Kiel estate who lived at 4327 Har­ mony, Shelbyville. Michigan and who died June 17. 1986; ond re­ questing also that I bn will ol the Deceased dated 6/21/57 be ad­ mitted to probate, ond that the heirs at law of sold deceased be determined. Jan Wilkins of Hastings placed third overall In the women’s division and second in her age group of 30-34 with a time of 44:00.60. Creditors ore notified that copies ol all claims against the Deceas­ ed must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before December 15, 1986. Notice I* further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled person* appearing of record. The first racewalker in the Sum­ merFest 10k race who competed this year was Donna Lambert of Hastings with a time of 1:12:39.20. Racewalking is at a swift pace and requires con­ centration and muscle control. and gutter ■ r w । •­ Madison and « . St- be referred to t*>** ^rn.ttee ,o ..port ° •» n.„ mevllng. V«»: *"• H.m.dlng IW o' th, Plonnlng CwnmlHIon o( •d ond ploc*f<*A'l: Ab..nt Non,- £»"••<«. Mo..d b, MH*. "PPortrt b, Compbell thatoJubl^Heoring be set for Aug*’® '9*017:45 p.m. for the apf£<o,'°'1 of Sum­ mil Steel Corp. * on Industrial Development C»*Hlcote. Yeas; All; Absent: Ho* Carried. Moved by Cu** “/ported by Gray that the W*f ,roni Roger ond Undo p.rtv of >IM1> W. High ... v,mfingpo<™>onl'o<nth.a. ty to place o gnrdtf pump in and use the city right of way to con­ ned to the city wwoge sy,!<fn that runs along Jefferson be granted at their expense under the direction of >h® Director of Public Service. Y*»: A’1: Absent: None. Carried. Councilperson Spockmon reported that thty were working on the E.W. 81*t« storm sewer problem and hopod to have something soon. Moved by Spocknan. supported by Hemerling ’he invoice from KalamazooCommunity Col­ lege for $150.00 be approved from Designated training Fund ond a budget odfjtfment be ap­ proved. Yeas: Campbell, Cusack, Gray. Hemsrllng, Miller. Spockmon ond Wolton. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spodmon. supported by Gray that the Election Workers for th* August 5. elec­ tion be paid at $L35 per hour os follows: Pd. workers $51.00' Addl for Chairmen $10.00; Atten­ ding School $5.00. AV Counting Board $9.50: Add* for Chairman $3.00; Attending School $3.35. Yeas: Walton. Spockmon. Miller. Hemerling. Gray,Cusock. Camp­ bell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spodunan. supported by Hemerling thd the invoicce of $19,258.00 Irsm American Lubricants for raberized roofing of Fire Station. Oty Hall and Ci­ ty garoge be approved and paid from unopproprjted surplus and a budget odjusteent be mode to Capital Outlay fre 101-336-976 $6,962.00; EquipXnt Fd, 641-982 $7,291.00; Cil/Hall t Grds. 101-265-976 $5|41.G0. Yeas; Campbell, Clack. Gray. Hemerling, MlAr/ Spockmon, Walton. Abscfit: Mono. Carried. Moved by Spacktfan. supported STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY IN THE MATTER Qf DRAIN APPORTIONMENT AND DRAIN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR: Th. EARLY AND CURTIS DRAIN AND THE ENZ AND REISER DRAIN both In the TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND AND THE KMNE-SUMMERS DRAM In the TOWNSHIPS OF CARLTON AND HASTINGS NOTKE IS HEREBY GIVEN thot on Thursday. September 11. 1986. at the Barry County Drain Commis­ sioner s office. Courts ond Low Building. 220 West Court Street in the City of Hostings, the appor­ tionment for benefit* and the land* comprised within the above named drainage district* will be subject to review for one day from nine o'clock In the forenoon until five o'clock in the afternoon. At said review the computation of cost* for said Drain* will also be open for inspection by any parties interested. Audrey R. Burdick BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER Dated: August 22. 1986 (9-4) 10K Run results, continued Stephen Youngs - Hastings, 36. 158-30, 0 49:31 25; Terry Ploot - Hastings. 46. 0:42:54.28; Richard Shaw Hastings. 46. 160-17. 0:50:01.29; Vaughn Shade - Hastings. 26. 161-20, 0:50:15.79; Joe Smith - Hastings. 21. 16512Phillip Schlachtcr - Hastings. 36. 166-31. O-5O’37.55; James Toburen - Hastings. 36. 168-32 0 50:42.49; Ron Ross - Delton. 41. Smith ^- Hastings. 55 173-5. 0:51:1^10: Kathv Christopher - NashviHe'73 0-51-46.42; Ron Pelh - Middleville. 17. 182-25 0:52:26.90; Terry Randall - Moved by Gray, supported by Spackman that the excuse of Esther Wolton be approved as read. Yeas: All; Absent: Two. Carried. unappropriated surplus ond o budget adjustment bo mode to • 101-265 976 lor 52.210.00 and ”101-691.975 lor S3 198.39. Yeos: Wolton. Spockmon. Miller. Hemerling Gray. Cusock, Camp­ bell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Groy that the excuse ol Dave Jasper so be approved as read. Yeas: All: Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Spockmon. supported by Cusock that the minutes of the July 14. meeting be approved as road, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All; Absent: Two. Carried. surance be paid at price quoted ond to decline the higher deduc­ table ond remain ol $250.00. Yeos All: Absent: None. Carried. Councilperson Groy reported that the matter ol the insurance on the hot air boloon wos still be­ ing worked on and hod been sent to our insurance company. Invoice* read: American Lubri­ cant* $19.2^8.00: Bekmon Com­ pany $90.751.69; City of Albion $2,300.00; Williams & Works $1,573.84. Moved by Spockmon. supported by Hemerling that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeas: Spockmon. Miller. Hemerling. Gray. Cusock. Camp­ bell. Absent: Wolton Jasperse. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Cusock that the bid for the Fish Hatchery playground ond picnic equipment be awarded to Jock Golden Associates for Section B « D for a total of $7,478.00; Seavey Corporation for Section A.E. 8 F forSI 5.844.00 and Jenn­ ings of Michigan for Section C for $2,928.00 for o grand total of $26,250.00. Yeas: Campbell. Cusack. Groy. Hemerling. Miller. Spackman and Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Gray that the letter from the Bat­ tle Creek Shrine requesting per­ mission to hold their annual one day "Shrine News" sale on Fri­ day. August 22. 1986 be approv­ ed. Yeas: All; Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Groy, supported by Cusock that the Electrial. Plum­ bing and Construction of lhe Building be granted to Von Allen Builders for $86,920. subject to the State of Michigan approval on Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusock. that the correspon­ dence from Cental Coble Televi­ sion be referred to the City at­ torney for an opinion, concern­ ing transfer from Charter Telecommunications Corp, of Michigan fo Cental Cable Televi­ sion Company of Michigan. Yeos: All; Absent: Two. Carried. grant. Yeas: Walion. Spackman. Miller. Hemerling, Gray, Cusock, Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Mayor Pro-Tom Jasporse invited everyone to lhe Community Pic­ nic al 5:00 p.m. on the Court House lawn on Saturday August 16. 1986. Moved by Giay, supported by Hemerling that the correspon­ dence from Mark Steinforl on the condition of the Hosting* Hotel be recieved ond placed on file. Yeas: All; Absent: Two. Carried. The Sespqicential Parade will bo August 23, ond all Council per­ sons ore encouraged to par­ ticipate al 12:00 noon. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spockmon that the police report for July be recieved and placed on file. Yeos: All; Absent: none. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Wallton that the meeting ad­ journ ot 8:05 p.m. Yeos: All; Ab­ sent: none. Carried. Read and approved: David Jasporse. Mayor Pro-Tern Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (8-28) MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL July 28. 1986 Common Council met In regular session in the City Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan, on Monday July 28, 1986. ot 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook presiding. Public Hearing held on the In­ dustrial Development District for Summit Steel Corp. Councilper­ son Groy wos concerned about polutlon by oil ond grease from the crushed autos ond would like something from the DNR on testing* for no water polution before granting. Moved by Miller, supported by Compbell that the resolution to cdopt the Summit Steel Corp. In­ dustrial Development District be approved subject to the favorable recommendation by the Deportment of Natural Resource ond City Clerk to send a letter and they ore to respond within 30 days. Yeas: Campbell. Cusack. Groy, Hemerling. Miller. Spockmon. Absent: Walton, Josperse. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Miller that the storm sewer problem al the E.W. Bliss be referred to the Finance Commit­ tee. to report back at the next meeting. Yeas: All; Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Groy. supported by Spockmon that lhe Chamber Commerce be allowed te use the 100 block of South Church St. Saturday August 16. al 5:00 p.m. for their Community Picnic under the direction of the Chief of Police. Yeos: All; Absent Two. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Cusack that lhe request from the Retail Cnairman of the HACC for merchants to sell merchandise on lhe sidewalk during the Hastings Sesquicentnelol August 16-23. be allowed. Yeas: All; Absent. Two. Carried. Moved by Groy. supported by Cusock thot the Hot Air Boloon launch for Saturday August 16, be allowed ond a certificate of In­ surance showing the City os ad­ ditional insured bo received by Monday August 11. Yeos: All; Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Miller that the City cost a unan­ imous ballot for Michigan Munic­ ipal Worker's Compensation Fund trustees. Yeos: All; Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Groy. support by Campbell that the Boiler In­ surance of $808 for this year, which is up $135 from last year plus include* $250 deductible, should be looked into a larger deductible for a lesser premium ond report bock. Yeas: All; Ab­ sent- Two. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Spackman that the bld* for fenc­ ing al the Fish Hatchery Park form American Fence for $9,636.00 and D.K. Fence for $8,742.60 be awarded to D.K. Fence for $8,742.60. Yeas: Camp­ bell. Cusock. Gray, Hemerling, Miller. Spackman. Absent: Walton. Jasperse. Cairied. Moved by Gray, supported by Spockmon that the bid* for pur­ chase of Hex Building* for 16ft, 36ft ond 44ft. from Seavey Corp, for $77,886.00 ond Porter Co. $29,615.00 be awarded to Seavey for $27,886.00 a* recommended by Park* Committee. Yeas: Spackman. Miller. Hemerling. Gray. Cusack, ond Campbell. Ab­ sent- Walton. Jasperse. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Gray that the deportment heods get involved into looking into the upgrading of our existing boiler system to something more efficient and safe ond be incor­ porated into the next budget meeting in February if feasible. Yeas: All; Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Spackman that the two lights on N. East. St. of 8500 L High Pressure Sodium be approved contingent fo approval of the streets meeting our specification and lhe Mayor be authorized to sign. (1515 and 1535 North East St.) Yeas: All; Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Cusack that the council op- prow the use of Apple St. ease­ ment for fiber optic coble, sub­ ject to approval of the City Altourney and City engineer and conduit be used for both cable and spore cable for the City to use or sell to another company. Agreement for 15 years with 2 15 yeor renewable options. Yeos: Campbell. Cusock. Groy. Hemer­ ling. Miller, Spackman. Absent: Walton. Josperse. Carried. Moved by Cusock, supported by Spackmon thot the liber optic company be allowed <0 build their Repeater Station on a triangular piece at the West edge of Railrood ond State Si. owned by the City and they will quit claim their interest in a piece by the Feed Mill for the triangular piece. Exchange ol land approv­ ed with same verboge a* with Penn Central with 15 year ease­ ment with two renewable op­ tions. Yeas: Spockmon. Miller, Hemerling. Groy. Cusock. Camp­ bell. Absent: Walton. Josperse. Carried Moved by Spackman. supported by Groy thot the Barry County Treasurer bo refunded $87.87 penalties and interest on error in pulling wrong tax statement and turned over to County March 1. 1986. yeas: Campbell. Cusock. Gray. Hemerling. Miller. Spackmon. Absent: Wolton. Josperse. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Campbell that the bill to Zane Meade for the removal of the Elks Building at 121 N. Church St. for $5,500 be approved for pay­ ment from unappropriated surplus ond a budget adjustment be made. Yeas: Spackmon. Miller. Hemerling, Groy. Cusock. Campbell. Absent: Walton. Josperse. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Spockmon that the purchase of lhe house South of City Hall for $44,870.00 be approved and transferred fo an escrow account uetil the seller meets agreement terms. Fund* to come from Designated Property for the pur­ chase ond balance from unap­ propriated surplus. ($24,500 Des. Property. $20,300 Unapp. Sur­ plus.) Yeas: Campbell. Cusock. Gray. Hemerling. Miller. Spock­ mon. Absent: Walton. Jasperse. Carried. The bid for the demolition of house* on High St. will be let on July 29. to a local firm. Moved by Spockmon. supported by Groy that the matter of Market Square be scheduled for a meeting with the City Proper­ ty Committee, City Attorney and Fair Beard to be called by the City Attorney. Yeas: All; Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by Hemerling to adjourn. Rood and Approved: William R. Cook, Mayor Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (8-28) August 22. 1986 PAUL KIEL By; James H. Fisher 500 Edward St.. Middleville. Ml 49333 James H. Fisher (P26437) Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Show and Asher 500 Edward St. Middleville. Ml 49333 (616) 795-3374 SAVE UP 10 $1.20 ON PEPSI. OF DAY OF REVKW The overall blatholon winner was Dan Droski of Grand Rapids who crossed the finish line with a time of 1:03.02. Droski, 21, also placed fourth in the overall 10k race. Present of roll call were Camp­ bell. Cusock. Groy. Hemerling. Miller. Spockmon. Moved by Groy, supported by Spockmon that the boiler In­ None. Corrib- (8-28) Twenty-year-old Jim Harris of Charlotte, a second-year med student at the University of Michigan took first place in the 10k race with a time of 32:33.43. bv Walion thet ihe invoice form Amor Roofing for roofing City Holl be approved for 52 210 00 and tor Fire Station S3 198.39 for a total of 55 4u8 39 lo come lfOm Hastings. 36. 185-34. 0:52:52.44; Manon Bennett - Hastings. 31. 187-3, 0:53:13.53; Thomas Dunham - Hastings. 46. 182-18. 0:53:30.12; Sara Sweetland - Hastings. 16. 190-2. 0:53:39.46; Larry Melendy Hastings. 41. 192-12, 0:53:39.95; Brian Shumway - Hastings. 36. 196-37. 0:54:15.27; Jason Kaiser - Hastings. 13. 122-4. 0:54:49.28; Kim Jarvor - Hastings. 17. 200-3. 0:54:56.46. Karen Schlachtcr - Hastings. 26. 203-5. 0:55:51.94; Robert Stadcl - Hastings. 33. 205-24 . 0:56:20.12; Evy Vargaz - Hastings. 14. 212. 1:12:26:66; Donna Lambert. Race Walker - Hastings. 41. 213. 1:12:39:20. 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SEND RESUME AND SALARY REQUIREMENTS TO Personnel Office • The Viking Corporation, 210 N. Industrial Perk Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 (EOE M/F) — NOTICE — Rutland Charter Township BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the petition has been filed with and received by the Township Board ol Rutland Charter Township, for the paving of Ottawa Trail from the intersection of Ottawa Trail and Jeanne Drive through the Intersection of Hillcrest Drive, a special assessment district described upon the petition situated within said Township. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 Land and premises located within Rutland Ct rter Township, Barry County, Michigan and more particularly described as follows: Section 1 and 2, in the recorded plat ol Al-gon-quin Estates and Buenavisla Heights PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has caused to be prepared by the Barry County Road Commission a cost thereof to make such improve­ ment and tentatively designating the special assessment district against which the cost of such improvement is to be assessed, as hereinbefore described. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the cost of $22,400 00 to be divided equally, one half being paid for by Rutland Charter Township and one hall to be paid by the landowners in the Special Assessment District No. 2 over a period of years to yet be determined by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the SECOND hear­ ing upon the petition, the improvement and the special assessment district to be established for the assessment of lhe cost thereof, including any revision, correction, amendment or change therein, will be held at the said Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, within the Township, commencing at 7.-00 o'clock p.m. on the 3rd day of September 1986. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. PHYLLIS FULLER, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 102 Tanner Lake Rd., Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 948-2194 SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE Lyle L Thomas FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines School reopens y Factory workers OK contract Hustings Building Product's, Inc. has announced the agree­ ment and ratification of a new thrcc-ycar labor agreement with Local 6390 of the United Steel Workers of America. Thc new agreement was reached July 21. ratified on July 29. and became effective August 7. It calls for a threchcar wage freeze Cost of Liv­ ing allowance was maintained with a fifty cent per hour cap over thc life of thc agreement. A new hire rate of S6.50/hour with fifty cents per hour in­ creases every six months of active service until maximum rate of thc classification is reached was agreed upon. A new benefit package was agreed upon, with employees receiving life insurance equal to their annual basic wage, an Accidental Death and Dismemberment Policy equal to their annual base wage, and a Dental Program was instituted. Thc Profit-Sharing Plan was dropped from the package. Employees will be entitled to share in a quarterly­ bonus program based upon company profits, and par­ ticipate in a 401K Savings and Investment program commen­ cing October I. Hastings Buildings Products management commended Local 6390 for its “coopera­ tion in putting together an agreement which will allow thc company to plan towards capturing a greater share of the building products market." Hastings Aluminum was recently purchased by Worldmark Corporation, and changed its name from Hastings Aluminum Products to Hastings Building Pro­ ducts, Inc. to indicate the shift in emphasis towards the building products market. Thc company operates a plant in Hastings with two thirty six inch paint lines and numerous roll formers for rolling its building products. It employs approximately two t hundred employees at its ® Hastings facility. program and the parents and drivers are able to put names with faces, says Johnson. Preventive maintenance takes place all year long at the bus garage and body work is most­ ly done in lhe summer. Johnson adds. ’ Ted Dalman. who is in charge of the maintenance department, and his crews work throughout the summer in thc buildings and classrooms tending to projects not feasible during ihe school year. All buildings arc cleaned front the baseboards to the lights. All classroom, gym and hallway floors arc stripped and refmished. Desks, chairs and any other furniture must be cleaned, as well as the lockers in every building. Although lightbulbs are replaced all during the school year, some bum out in the summer and must be changed. Dalman says in the high school alone, 60 cases with 24 bulbs each of four-foot florcscent tubes are used each year. Several new district-wide programs are be­ ing introduced this year, many emphasizing a hands-on approach tu learning. A new social studies program will be im­ plemented in thc school curriculum for kindergarten through 12th grade beginning this year. Instructional objectives for individual pro­ grams at each grade level have been developed by members of the district’s Social Studies Committee, says Joyce Guenther, chairperson of the committee for grades K-6. Beginning with kindergarten, the students will learn social studies through discussing the home, school and individual with a gradual widening of their study scope each year to in­ clude the community, neighborhood, Michigan, the United States and Canada and finally Latin America, which will be studied in the sixth grade, Guenther said. Tornado strikes, coni Thc Haas’ daughter Sarah, 16, had been driving her brothers Larry, 15, and Steven. 14. home from football practice and had stop­ ped at another football player’s house to drop him off when their mother caught up with them to tell them about the tornado, she said. The children stayed at the football player’s house for awhile and then came home, where police and firemen had cordoned off thc area and Cathy and Charles had started to pick up the pieces. The family stayed the night at a neighbor’s house, and will live in a cottage down the lake from their home until they rebuild, they said. Charles said his reaction to the storm was "where did it go?" "It just happened so quick I didn't know it was there." "We’re just happy that nobody’s hurt." he said. “You can rebuild houses but you can’t put people back together.” • Jewelry Repair • Watch Repair • Engraving 428 S. Church St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models 945.2963 * 122 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Group Health Retirement Life Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Home Auto Motorcycle ■• Sinn 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE at 945-3412 REAL ESKATE 46th MILLER REALESTATE Year Hastings (616) 945-5182 Our Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS “Quality Dry Cleaning for over 30 years" 3211 KchifM. Nastnp Phoae 945-4265 OKU: 7 5 JI ■et.-hi'Srt. 6-1:31 CAR 8. TRUCK REPAIR ttndrus W ■ 6/ HASTINGS 14388. Hanover SI, Hastings, Mich. 49058 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Hours: Mondoy 8 to 8 Tuesday Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED F/Zl MASTER CHARGE • VISA gm quality SERVICE PARTS In the upper elementary grade,, this pmgram will put an emphasis on studying neighboring countries within thc North American continent and concentrate less on distant countries. Guenther said From 7lh to I’th grade, the scope will conunuc to widen with a more comprehensive evaluation of all societies to include thc study of cultures, values, beliefs, social problems', the role of males and females, economics, the physical environment, thc impact of technology on society, and so forth. Guenther said. "Whoso would kindle another must kindle himself is an ancient proverb Guenther is us­ ing as the basis of the program encouraging instructors to teach social studies with thc in­ terest and vigor which may have been absent in previous years. Yesterday nearly 30 elementary teachers gathered at the high school library on their own time tor a seminar taught by Guenther which focused on the program. On lhe agenda for thc voluntary seminar was a comprehensive look at the entire progiam, says Guenther, enabling a second grade teacher to know what’s being taught in thc sixth grade. Each instructor wrote an activity which could be used at any grade level. Another program, also new to thc cur­ riculum this year, will provide a hands-on ap­ proach in science for the children in kindergarten through third grade and will im­ prove the science program in other grades, says Chris Warren. Southeastern Elementary principal and chairman of thc K-6 Science Committee. Science Instructor Jan Lawson will spend 20-25 minutes, two times a week with each class in all four elementary buildings. In addi­ tion to time in thc science labs, children will be further instructed in their individual classrooms, expanding on what Lawson is teaching in thc labs. This is the first formal science program in the elementary schools and has been in thc making the past two years, says Warren. The program is divided into three major areas — life science, physical science and earth science - with each of those being fur­ ther divided into various topics. All teachers will have a curriculum guide pertaining to thc program so it can be taught in a universal mat­ ter throughout the system, Warren adds. Fourth, fifth anu sixth graders will have a team teacher in each building designated to in­ struct all science classes. Lawson will be on call for these grades for supplemental pro­ jects. And grades two through six will begin the school year with new texts as part of thc overall program. Also in the lower elementary grades, a new math program will be implemented which will provide a hands-on approach to learning math skills. The program is the result of a class taken by several elementary teachers this summer called "Math Their Way”. Jean Picking, u kindergarten teacher at Central and one of thc students in thc summer class, says the new leaching method will first explain thc background of mat!) i.e. value, concept, and relation of numbers to the students, and then thc technical part of the numbers will be taught. In the upper elementary level, team teaching or departmentalization will be utiliz­ ed to combine fourth and fifth graders in math, science, social studies and reading. This will provide variation for thc students and enable specialization among the teaching Legal Notice INSURANCE Individual Health continued from 1 m uanui aoiMs puts Btrnioa Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Defoult having been made in the conditions of a certain mor­ tgage mode the 4th day of November. 1983 by DANIEL L. BLACK ond CHRISTINE M. BLACK, husband and wife. Mortgagors to THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICHIGAN, and recorded in liber 256 on Pogo 657 on the 14th day of November 1983. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dale of this Notice FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND 27/100 ($53,222.27) DOLL­ ARS principal and THREE THOU­ SAND SEVENTY-ONE AND 25/100 ($3,071.25) DOLLARS interest: no suit or proceeding al taw or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by sold mor­ tgage. and the power of sale con­ tained In said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default. feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose radius Is 146.09 feet and whose chord bears North 76* 08’ 11" West. 133.44 feet: thence south 76* 41’ 20" West. 634.94 feet: thence 77.12 feet along lhe r.c of a curve to the left whose radius Is 102.99 feet and whose chord bears South 55" 14’ 13“ West. 75.33 feet; .hence North 57* 09' 00" West. 292.83 feet; thence North 00* 17’ 09“ Eost. 175.00 feet fo the place ol beginning. Together with ond subject to on easement for ingress ond egress to be used jointly with others, described os follows: Notice is hereby given thot on the 25th day ol September. 1986 ot 10:00 o'clock in iho forenoon ot lhe East Door ol the County Courthouse in the Village ol Hostings, thot being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sale ond sold fo the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with the legal costs ond charges of sole, including at­ torney fee of SEVENTY-FIVE and NO 100 ($75.00) DOLLARS as provided by low. the lands and premises in said mortgage men­ tioned ond described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 25, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, which lies South 0C 21'32" West. 806.98 feet from •he Northwest corner ol said Sec­ tion 25. said West line of Section 25 also being the West right-ofway line of Parker Rood; thence South 89* 12' 43" East. 66.00 feet fo the East right-of-way line ol said Parker Road; thence South 00* 21' 32" West, along said Eost line of Parker Road a distance of 78.83 feet; thence South 53* 17' 37" Eost. 230.47 feet; thence South 87- 35' 50" Eost. 413. 00 feet: thence Southerly 102.06 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose radius is 192.28 feet, and whose chord bears North 09* 59' 57" East. 100.89 feet; thence North 87* 35' 50' West. 407.23 feet; thence South 48* 26" 16" West. 244.68 feet to said East right-of-way line ol Porker rood: thence South 00* 21' 32" West, along said Eost right-of-woy line. 58.11 feet; thence North 89* 38' 30' West. 66.00 feet to the West right-of-way line of Parker Rood; thsnee North 00* 21' 32" Eost. along said West right-of-way line 537.44 feet to the place of beginning. Land situated in the Township of Prairieville, County of Barry, Stole of Michigan, lo wit: Also a strip of land 66 feet in width whose center line Is described os follows: Parcel A: Beginning ot a point on the North lino ol Section 25. Town 1 North Rango 10 West, distant South 89 12 43 East. 640.00 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 25. tnence North 00' 17 09 Ecu. 165 01 feet thence South 89- 12' 43' East parallel with said North section line 1241.44 feet; thence south 21' 22‘ 13 West 390.88 feet thence North 48' 57 41" West. 60 00 feet, thence 138.58 Commencing al the Northwest corner ol Section 25. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, thence South 00° 21'32" West, along the West line of said Section 25. o distance ol 1063.95 feet; thence south 87: 35 50" Eost. 690.44 feet to the true place cl beginning of said center line, thence along said center line the following courses. Northeasterly 68.97 leet along the arc of a curve to the right whose radius is i 59.28 feet and whose chord bears North 23’ 40’ 00' Eost, 68.44 feet; lhence 87.89 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose radius is 210.70 feet, ond whose chord bears North K’ 07' 20" East. 87.25 feel; thence North 12’ 10' 22" East. 58554 feet; thence 115.96 feet ok>ng the orc of a curve to the rijhf whose radius is 102.99 feet, ond whose chord bears North 41' 25' 51" Eost. 109.94 feet; thence North 76* 41' 20" East 634.W feet; thence 138.58 feet along the orc of a curve to the rijM whose rodlus Is 146.09 feet, ond whose chord bears South 76* Off 11" East >33.44 feet; thence South 48’ 57' 41" East. 99.93 leet; thence 244.32 feet along the orc of o curve lo the left who** rodiu* •* 469.09 feet and whose chord bears South 6T 57 57" East. 241.57 feet, thence South 78’ 48' >3" East. U9.B ,h*nc* 354.49 feet along the orc of a curve to the righ' whose radius '» 263.16 feet ond whose chord bears South 40* >2’ 51" East. 328.29 feet thence South 01* 37' 2?" East 79.91 fee': ‘hence 237.33 feet along the orc of a curve to the righ' whoso radius is 650.65 feet ond whose chord b~t. ir «’■ »;«•>' 236.02 feet th*** >78.28 feet Wwi. ■n.,’ South 00- !»• tr Wo”- m “ :»»K.«il»Wtokm9th. »‘ol th. rittht-bo.. '«t.U1 i, MJ 01W “nd "h?'' dw.d two, wu'h 55 07 3d S75 TS Mt: thone. North 'h«K. IM w M' <tl«^'h«“‘ <■' " wrv.»<* >,Sht -ho.. '•»'<! b.or. iW" W L w«’. 14? 94 |H<: lhene® tSt-07 '-'.bn,’hi '••I. ond who** ‘,ho'd North !8. 3r If W..J. 15 ” feel nil O' «rc of c curve fo along 1 , .iso ia !Mtri9 ^the h0^ ,d ’Lr; North 03> or 3T Eo*‘- 45 f*°’ *o»h.p|oc,o(beg'nnm9O» »o'd EXCEPTING from the above described easement a parcel of land described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 25. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairie­ ville Township, Barry County, Michigan: thence South 00* 21' 32" West, along the West line of said section 25. a distance of 1063.95 feel; thence South 87* 35 50" East. 690.44 feel; thence 45.79 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose radius is 159.28 feet; ond whose chord beors South 03* 01' 33" West 45.63 feet; thence South 05’ 17 34" East.70.01 feet; thence 151.07 feet along the orc of o curve to the left whose radius is 185.65 feet, and whose (hard bears South 28* 31' 18" Eost. 146.94 feet; lhence 168.64 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whose radius Is 53) .16 feet, ond whose chord beors South 60’ 55' 46” East. 167.94 feet; thence South 70* 01' 31” Eost. 143.00 f»et; thence South 62’ 50' 05" West. 22.51 feet to lhe true place of beginning of said exception; thence South 70’ 01' 31" Eosl. 424.27 foot; thence South 62* 50' 05 West. 22.51 feet; thence North 70* 01' 31" West. 424.27 feet; lhence North 62* 50 05 Eosl 22.5) feel lo the place of beginParcel 8: Commencing of the Northwest corner of Section 25. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairie­ ville Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence S 89* 12' 43" E. 640.00 leet along the North line of Section 25 lhence S 00* 17 07 W. 175.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence S 57* 09' 00" E. 292.83 feet: thence 38.85 leet along the orc of a curve to the loft whose radius is 102.99 feet, ond whoso chord boors S 22’ 58 44" W. 38 62 foot, thonco S 17 10' 22 W . 72.50 loot; thence N 89’ 42' 51" W. 216.96 foot; thonco N 00’ 17 09 E. 264.19 foot to the place of beginning Tho period of redemption shall be six (6) months from the date of sale. DATED Auqust 22. 1986 DEMING. HUGHEY. LEWIS keiser allen & chapman p c By Bruco R Grubb (P27632) Attorney for Mortgagee 800 American Nohonol Bank Building Kalamazoo Michigan 49007 (911) staff as well as allow mg thc teachers to leach the topics about which they .ire most en­ thusiastic and qualified. Guenther said. Vocal music classes in the lower elementary classes will be reinstated this year after a fiveyear absence, resulting in vocal music instruc­ tion for kindergarten through eighth grade. A new health program called thc Michigan Motto for Comprehensive Health will be in­ troduced in the elementary schools this year, says Superintendent Cail Schoessci. It was us­ ed somewhat last year but will fc extensively taught this year. Topics of instruction and discussion include diet, nutrition, disease, drug abuse and per­ sonal hygeine. among others. Each of the district’s schools will have some changes for thc upcoming school year. The high school will begin the year with thc appointment of Steve Harbison as principal. Harbison will replace Robert VandcrVcen who has taken the position of Director of Educational Services. System-wide organizational changes will be most noticeable in thc high school with the relocation of thc alternative education and adult education programs in the high school. This will result in classroom changes and staff relocations. New programs added to thc curriculum in­ clude a horticulture class in the agriculture dc|3artment: the reinstatement of thc construc­ tion trades department in which thc students will not build a house this year but. instead, will perform construction and maintenance of designated school property; thc restructuring of the data processing class to now be taught as an applications of computer classes; a newadvanced computer class called Programming PASCAL; elective physical education classes including weightlifting, conditioning and physical fitness; and a required senior social studies class called Practical Law. Changes in the junior high school are already taking place this week with thc in­ troduction of thc seventh grade orientation program. "Seventh grade is always a really hard ad­ justment for kids,” says Jerry Horan, prin­ cipal. "We thought if we showed them around thc building before school started, it would result in a better first day for them. They begin thc year with seven different teachers and seven different classrooms after having only one a year in elementary school and thc junior high has quite a different layout." Horan has been pleased with the turnout in which incoming seventh graders arc given schedules, locker assignments and classroom location and guided through the building by volunteer eighth grade students. New classes for the seventh grade incl-.-dc a nine-wcek speech class, a ninc-wcek vocal music class and an 18-week physical educa­ tion class required of all students. These classscs are called exploratory block classes and are in addition to the already-established exploratory block classes of computers, art. family matters and industrial arts. In the eighth grade, additional exploratory block classes include nine weeks of secondterm computers, nine weeks of literary skills and 18 weeks of physical education. New academic electives available for junior high students include drama or theatre arts; journalism, in which thc class will publish a newspaper; introduction to foreign language in which a qualified Latin instructor will teach the basics of Latin and use these rules and concepts to incorporate beginning French. German and Spanish; and a computer class in which thc students will use the computer in practical application to research a history report which will count as a history and com­ puter grade. Two major changes at Central School this fall will be the extensive renovation work on thc annex and the introduction of thc above­ mentioned programs for thc elementary schools. Several special programs will take place throughout the year, says Principal Dave Ar­ nold, who says he is very excited about thc beginning of thc school year. The two big differences in the halls of Nor­ theastern this year are a new ceiling in thc all­ purpose room and the addition of several new teachers to the staff. Thc acoustics in the all-purpose room will be much better, says Principal Dave Styf, after soundproof tiles arc hung from thc ceiling. Thc ceiling baffles, as they arc called, have holes on one side enabling them to be hung vertically from support cables on the ceiling. The tiles are made of materials designed to ab­ sorb sounds which should aid lhe noise pro­ blem in thc room. Teachers who will be joining the Nor­ theastern staff this year include two transfers from the junior high school — Ann DeHoog who will teach third grade and Susan Jansma a learning disability and special education in­ structor — and three who arc new to thc district this year — Ann Rivers, a graduate of Central Michigan University who will teach second grade; Third Grade Teacher Susan Appleman. a Michigan S’atc University graduate; and Beth Beachum. a graduate of Hope College who will teach fourth grade. New teachers who will join the staff at Plcasantview are Lori Bartel, from Brown Ci­ ty. who will teach a second/third grade split; Maretc Powers who has been transferred from Northeastern to teach first grade: and Constance Semerad who will teach sup­ plemental reading. As pan of the new science program for all (elementary) schools, the music room has undergone a few changes and will double as thc building's science lab. Two honor rolls have been added to thc Plcasantview program, providing incentive for high achievement. A scholarship honor roll, which will be an­ nounced every nine weeks, will recognize those students who have high grades and turn in assignments on time. A citizenship honor roll will name those who provide good examples to fellow students, says Principal Joyce Guenther. This includes being considerate to others, being helpful, having a good attendance record, completing assignments on time and showing leadership qualities, not only in the classroom, but throughout the school. Chris Warren, principal of Southeastern School says there are several physical changes at the school this year. A paved driveway wa^ installed last week; thc Southeastern Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) donated new playground equipment in­ cluding wooden climbing fixtures, a slide and a basketball pole, backboard and hoop; new acoustical tiles in the all-purpose room like those hung in Northeastern; and the replace­ ment of glass blocks on the outside walls with an insulated wall covering. Betsy Griggs, a first-grade teacher, began a new program this year in which she invited her incoming first-graders and their parents to thc classroom to meet with her and acquaint them with the classroom. This was a "self-directed, voluntary ef­ fort" by Griggs, says Principal Warren, and was done to aid in the sometimes difficult transition from half-day kindergarten to fullday first grade. Warren, like the other principals, said most teachers have been in the classrooms prepar­ ing for thc new year nearly every day for the past few weeks. World Travel Series tickets now on sale Thc "bur comers of the Earth will unfold one nigh! each month at the Hastings Central School with the Hastings Kiwanis Wold Travel Series. Tickets for the six-part narrated film series arc on sale from Kiwanis Club members. Thc cost is six shows for $10 for adults, students Thc film schedule includes stops Sept. 19 in Australia, Oct. 24 in the Alps, Nov. 21 in thc Pacific Northwest, Jan. 16 in Brazil. Feb. 20 in India, and March 20 in Alaska. The films are held in the school's auditorium at 7 p.m. Corporate sponsors for the scries are Flexfab. Hastings City Bank. National Bank of Hastings, Felpausch. Pennock Hospital, and Hastings Manufacturing. Tbe HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 94M051 ^ASSIFIED ADS ttusiness Services Reul Kstale Wanted EARN MORE CASH repre­ senting MERRI-MAC’S 100% GUARANTEED line of gifts, toys and home decor. No invest­ ment, delivering, or collecting! Excellent pay, bonuses, prizes. UNLIMITED TERRITORY! Car and phone needed. 1-800-992-1072____________ FOR SALE: 6 room year around collage Long Lake, Cloverdale. 3 boats, 3 motors, 2 double garages. Call 623-2659 or 1-962-7205 NEEDED: Mature dcpenaable woman with transportation to care for three children, 2:30pm to 1:30am in my home, Wood­ land area. Call 367-4624 Johs Wanted WANTED: convection oven. Call Mondays or evenings after 9:30 p.m. 792-2384 EXPERT AUTO and truck repair. Reasonable rates, guaran­ teed. J and M Auto Service. 948-8919______________ EXPERT TREE and stump removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854______________ _____ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 POLE BARN packages erected, you furnish package, we furnish labor. Call anytime for your labor quote. Haskin Builders, (since 1970) 517-626-6174 POLE BUILDINGS Complete­ ly warrantced from economy to custom deluxe. We will beat any legitimate quote. Call anytime, Haskin Builders (since 1970) 517-626-6174________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg SL, Nashville 852-9537 evenings Help Wanted PART TIME RETAIL SECURITY in local store, store detective, start at S3.65 per hour, training program & equipment included. Send background information with phone a to Fishers Big Wheel. Inc. «97,841 S. Kalamazoo St., Paw Paw, MI 49079 Attn: Stove McLeod, L.P.M. No phone calls please. Miscellaneous ENROLL FOR FALL CLAS­ SES: Tap, ballet, modem jazz, acrobatics, tumbling. Darlene’s Studio of Dance call 945-4431 or 948-8601 Community Notices j-OSTER FAMILIES NEEDED: to work with troubled youth and Uicir fami­ lies. Training-support provided. S360 per month plus expenses. Call I 965-3247 Garage Sale COUNTRY YARD SALE Hve family, school clothing and a little bit of everything. ’/. mile west of three bridges on Lawrence Rd, Nashville. Thunday. Friday and Saturday. GARAGE SALE: 544 E Mill S^7, Hastings. Men's clothing, children's toys in good condi­ tion, 20" boys dirt bike, etc Saturday, Aug, 30, 8:30 - ? ’ FOR SALE 1982 Ford LTD. 4 dr., air, 57,000 miles, excellent condition. Call 948-2463 after 6 FOR SALE: 1970 Chevy Impa­ la. good running condition, interior excellent. $450 945-260). � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-09-04.pdf 9397e2e1b5c633ce572fbd017ea4568e PDF Text Text NEWS' ...wrap found guilty ler explosion Football Preview of ’86 Season Paget 8 to 10 Flowers win a prize for women Page 3 Offender given 16 month sentence Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 18-year-old Franklin E. Richter of 130 E. Center St., Hastings, was sentenced Friday to 16 months to two years in prison for stealing a coat from J.C. Pen­ ney Co. in Hastings. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster went outside the 0-3 months of jail time recommended by state sentencing guidelines, saying Richter was “part of the problem downtown” and “we’re going to clean up the streets of Hastings if at all possi­ ble." (He was referring to problems with youths in downtown Hastings over the last year who have harassed people, broken into businesses and destroyed downtown property). Shuster said Richter had an “extensive juvenile record” and some adult misde­ meanor convictions. Richter told the court that he took the coat because "I was out on the streets and had no place to go” and was “sleep­ ing in any place 1 could Find.” “All he took was what he needed,” Richter's attorney Michael McPhillips argued. “Frank appears to me not to be a dangerous person.” McPhillips said. “He does have a problem stealing minor items. But 1 don’t think society or Frank would benefit from prison time." After sentencing Richter. Shuster said “We certainly do hope the message is going out and that the streets of Hastings will improve." The Hastings VOLUME 131 - NO. 36 " Banner THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4.10M PRICE 25c City arrests local businessman over building code dispute Driver cited for failure to yield The driver of one of two can involved in an accident on the owner of Hamn er and Green streets in Hastings Friday ap­ parently failed to stop at the comer stop sign, Hastings City Police report. The accident injured the driver of the second car, and the driver of the first car was ticketed for failing to yield the right of way, police said. Janet L. Lord. 47. of 988 River Rd., Hastings, was treated at Pennock Hospital for injuries sustained when her car was broadsided by one being driven by Marilyn J. Chaffee. 50. of 729 Durkee Rd . Nashville Lord w« northbound on Hanover crowing the Green Street intersection when the Chaffee car struck her, police said. Witnesses said it appeared Chaffee, who was eastbound on Green Street, had run the stop sign and she was ticketed. Neither she nor two elderly passengers were injured. Hastings opens its football season this Friday at Lakewood. Shown here is Saxon quarterback Mike Karpinski. Turn to Page 8 for a complete Fall Sports PREVIEW When the metal pole bam liousing Hastings Wrecker Service burned down June 5, owner Don Spencer never expected to get arrested trying to build a replacement building. But an on-going dispute between him and city building inspector Constantin Huncaig over city code requirements for the new building has led to Spencer being charged with violating a city ordinance. Spencer was charged Tuesday with failing lo obey a stop work order the city issued Aug. 22. He was arraigned on the charges Wednes­ day and pleaded not guilty. He is to appear for a pre-trial in the matter Sept. 18. The charge is a criminal misdemeanor for which Spencer could spend 90 days in jail or be fined $500. "I’d just like to know why I'm arrested," Spencer said Wednesday, staling that as far as he knew he was in compliance with Huncaig's Aug. 22 request to stop work on a 6.900-square-foot pole bam Spencer is con­ structing on the same spot as his old building. ? From Aug. 25 until this Monday, when the warrant was issued. Spencer said, he has not Pk-orked on the building but instead began conitiuction on a smaller pole bam that will sit :wc»t of the main Mructurc on Railroad Street. -tf f-rom Aug. 22 to Aug. 25, Spencer said, he was working on the building but merely trying to.“secure" the structure us ordered. Inspector Huncaig said he issued the war­ rant for Spencer's arrest because Spencer's stop work order included construction work on the smaller building. It all started. Huncaig said, when Spencer applied for a building permit for the new structure July 8. Spencer was told at that time tliat his buildings must be set 25 feet back from the road, Huncaig said. Spencer wanted to use part of the original concrete slab for his new building, Huncaig said, but when he measured the slab, the nor­ thcast comer of the structure was 13 feet too close to the road. Spencer called Huncaig, the inspector said, and Huncaig ordered Spencer to stop work on the building until Spencer could obtain a variance for the building from the city's Zon­ ing Board of Appeals. Spencer told Huncaig he would not stop work, Huncaig said, and if necessary would "tear half the building down" if a variance was not granted. Spencer never applied for the variance, Huncaig said, and the slop work order was finally issued. “It was our opinion that he did not want to make an appeal." Huncaig said. Huncaig said Spencer "removed the stop work order from his building and kepi on working," Huncaig said. That was on a Friday, and the following Monday Spencer met with the city attorney, the city building inspector, and the public ser­ vice director. Spencer finally made an application for an appeals board hearing at that meeting. HunciigMid. Continued on Ptgo 13 School board, HEA reach a tentative agreement In a jointly issued media release, represen­ tatives of the Hastings Education Association and the Hastings Board of Education announc­ ed that a tentauve agreement on a new thrccyear master contract was reached al 4:30 p.m'. on Monday. September I. The new contract replaces one that expired on June 30. 1986. and is the result of numerous hours of negotia­ tions which began in March 7, 1986. Details of the new contract were not releas­ ed pending ratification by both parties, but members of the Hastings Education Associa­ tion will be reviewing the master contract dur mg the week of September I. A vole on the new contract by the teachers will he scheduled during (he week of September 8. and the Board of Education is expected to act on the new agreement at its next regular monthly meeting, which will be conducted on Mon­ day, September 15. Man falls out of speeding car A Woodland man was cited for failing to wear a seatbelt after he fell out of a speeding car on Woodland Road, Michigan State Police from the Hastings Team report. Kalvin Mays. 22. of 9734 Coats Grove Rd., was treated at Pennock Hospital in Hastings for injuries sustain­ ed in the fall. Mays was a passenger in a car being driven by Dean A. Mesecar, 41, of 5285 Upton Rd., Hastings. Mesecar was rounding a curve near Cemetery Road, going too fast for the suggested 20 mph speed limit, police said, when the passenger door blew open and Mays fell out. The passenger side of the car had been damaged in a previous accident, police said, and the right front seal was broken. Mesecar was cited for failing to report the accident, and also given tickets for driving too fast for conditions and driv­ ing with a revoked license. Mays was ticketed for failing to have his seatbelt on. JA sets Sept 9 planning meet The Junior Achievement program in Hastings will hold an organizational and informational meeting at 7 p.m. Tues­ day, September 9 at Hastings High School. A goal of $3,000 has been set for Junior Achievement’s 1986 campaign for funds in Hastings. The campaign in Hastings and throughout the nation will be activated in conjunction with National Junior Achievement Week during the first full week of the school year, said Dennis Witham, chairman of the ’86 Junior Achievement campaign. Funds raised through the Junior Achievement (JA) campaign will pro­ vide for the operation, development and expansion of the JA program of ■ economic education, which includes (he well known high school program leading to the organization and development of several local JA companies. The JA program was activated last year and more than 60 teenagers benefited by JA's “leaming-by-doing” program. In addition to the youthful par­ ticipants. 10 adult business people volunteered numerous hours to counsel and advise the teenage tycoons. About 200 Hastings citizens were stockholders in last year's program. For more infor­ . matinn, contact Dennis Witham. \945-2491. y County seeks .71 mills for courthouse renovation project By Elaine Gilbert Voters in Barry County will be asked at the November general election to approve 0.71 mills for five years to make the county cour­ thouse in Hastings accessible to the handicap­ ped and provide funds to repair and improve the historic structure. The decision to place the proposal on the Nov. 4 ballot was approved by a 5-2 vote of the county board of commissioners during a special meeting Tuesday. The cost of the project, not lo exceed SI. 175.000. would be financed through the is­ suance of general obligation tax bonds, if voters approve. The project calls for an elevator to be in­ stalled on the exterior of the south side of the courthouse: more office space to be created on the third floor, including a computer room; barrier free public restrooms; repairs of the masonry which is potentially precarious in some places; a slight redesign of the second floor to include a security area for prisoners who are brought to circuit court; and for the commissioners meeting room to be relocated from the upstairs floor of the annex building to the third floor of the courthouse. Commissioners P. Richard Dean and Paul Kiel voted against placing the proposal on the ballot. Some commissioners noted that the propos­ ed work is necessary because the 1893 struc­ ture violates state and fedcal regulations because it is not accessible to the handicapped. If federal revenue sluring is renewed the county stands to lose that funding if county programs, particularly lhe courthouse, arc not barrier free, said Commissioner Ted McKelvey who chair's the board's finance committee. "It should be done anyway (regardless of regulations).” he said. McKelvey noted that two years ago. chitectual plans were drawn up to make the courthouse barrier free but that the project had to be shelved because the county lacked the capital improvement funds to give a gt**" light to the work. The issue resurfaced several months ago and in July, the county board decided to hire the same architect. Randy L. Case of Battle Creek, to update costs and also include price estimates to make the cour­ thouse more energy efficient. At Tuesday's meeting. Case and a mechanical engineer from Portage, Pat Hallauer of Hallauer Consultants, presented cost estimates for the complete project, with a cost breakdown in three major areas of the proposed work: (Item A) the primary costs of making the building barrier free and conver­ ting the third floor attic into usable space; (hem B) improving mechanical and electrical systems; and (Item C) energy and maintenance concerns. The breakdown was presented to give com­ missioners the option of some 'pick and choose' items to determine what work they fell was essential, said County Coordinator Judith Peterson. Commissioners opted to ask voters to ap­ prove the total package, with the exception of a new SI5.500 boiler which might not be needed for at least five years. In discussing whether to undertake just a portion of the project at a time. Commissioner Rae M. Hoare said "to do it piecemeal costs you more than to do it all at once and get it over with." Board Chairman Carolyn Coleman told the board, "I can say with great honesty (o voters, it all needs to be done." She also noted that the 0.71 mills “would likely never be more” because it is based on the county's current State Equalized Valua­ tion (SEV) which would raise the estimated S285.OOO per year to pay off the bonds. "If there is any growth in the SEV. it would be lesser millage. Case recommended that the county seek bids for the project next spring, if voters ap­ prove the millage. It also was noted that if the proposal passes, the county couldn't collect the millage levy until next year. Since the building is a stale historic site, lhe architect has consulted with Michigan's history division which will work with the county to insure that the exterior addition for the elevator shaft is compatible with the original structure. George Zachary of Delton, who was defeated in the recent primary for the Republican nomination as a commissioner candidate for district six and is reportedly seeking the scat as an independent in November, asked commissioners if they had ever considered building a new building rather than spending money to rennovate and repair the courthouse. He said it seemed to him (hat a new building could be constructed for less cost, perhaps near the sheriff s depart­ ment and county jail. Several commissioners responded that one issue pertaining to that idea was that the cour­ thouse would have to be abandoned if a new building was erected. "If we go out and build a new building, I don't think we'd have public support," said McKelvey. "There is a strong feeling about this old courthouse all over the county." Continued Page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 4,1986 1 BC Boychoir to open season in Hastings The Battle Creek Boychoir will make its first public appearance of the new season on Sunday. September 7. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. The performance, which will begin at 3 p.m.. is sponsored by the Thomapplc Arts Council of Barry County and is a continuing effort to bring programs of arts to Hastings and Barry County. The concert is free to the public, but a freewill offering will be taken with proceeds going to the arts council. The musical offering on Sunday will range from sacred to "pops" and will introduce the largest performing choir in the seven-year history of the choir — 28 singers in all. — WANTED — Two combination body/paint- and frame persons. New body shop with all new equipment. Commission pay plus fringes. Call Mark at 795-3318 GAVIN CHEVROLET-BUICK, INC. Middleville, Michigan South Jefferson Street News f---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\ EVENTS 1. Grandparents' Day - September 7. Do Something Special for your Grand­ parents on this day. Write an essay to give to your grandparents this Sunday explaining what you like best about having grandparents. Bring It to Bosley's and we will put a copy in our window and buy you and your grand­ parents a Cone Zone cone. 2. Be Late for Something Day - Septem­ ber 5. Be late for work this Friday and tell them we said It was ok. Proceed at your own risk. 3. Pufferbilly Days - September 5-7. Cele­ brate by visiting the Pause Gift Shop at Bosley's on South Jefferson and pet­ ting a Puffle today. 4. “Birds in Art" Exhlb'tlon - September 6. Draw us a picture of your favorite bird and bring It to Bosley's this week for a Cone Zone cone and a spot In our gallery. 5. Newspaper Carrier Day - September 4. Thank your carrier for bringing you these words to live by each week. Whatever you do, don't blame your carrier, he cannot oe responsible for the contents. 6. Germantown Protzel Festival - Sep­ tember 6-7. Bring us a sample of your favorite pretzel (enough for a few people) and we will trade you a $1.00 gift certificate. If we like yours best, we will give you a $5.00 gift certificate. 7. National Sight Saving Month - Sep­ tember. Schedule your annual eye check-up this month. 8. Tickets are now on sale for the annual Hastings Klwsnls Travel Serios which starts on September 19. Available from any Kiwanlan. 9. Mystic Seaport Photo Day - September 6. Visit South Jefferson Street this week and you can take our picture or we will take your picture under the South Jefferson Street street sign. A perfect souvenir of your visit. 10. Grandma Moses Day - September 7. Bring a copy of your favorite Moses print for us to see and we will show you our etchings. 11. Buddy Holly Birthday - September 7. Sing "Peggy Sue" with musical accompaniment at Bosley's and we will give each In your qroup a $5.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5.) 12. Virginia City Camel Races - September 7. Race two camels down South Jef­ ferson this week and we will give you each a $5.00 gift certificate plus a souvenir SJS mug to the winner. .Limit 2.) Legal Notice NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS STATE Of MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY IN THE MAHER OF DRAIN APPORTIONMENT AND DRAIN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR: Th. EARLY AND CURTIS DRAIN AND THE ENZ AND REISER DRAIN both In th. TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND AND THE KRME-SUMMERS DRAIN in th. TOWNSHIPS OF CARLTON AND HASTINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. Soptombor 11. 1966 of th. Sorry County Drain Commitsionor't oHic., Courts and Low Building. 220 W.st Court Stroof. in th. City of Hastings, th. appor tionm.nl for bonofits and th. lands comprised within th. above named drainage districts will be subject to review for on. day. from nine o'clock in the forenoon until five o'clock In th. afternoon At said review th. computation of costs lor said Drains will also be open for inspection by any ponies interested. Audrey R. Burdick BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER Dated August 22. 1986 (*4) Deputy dog corners fleeing suspect A new sheriffs department police dog helped to capture a fleeing Hastings man early August 21. Hans, a german shepard trained and partly owned by Deputy Mike Lesick. brought David Allen Woltjer. 23. to lite ground twice before Woltjer kicked the dog in the throat and took off a third time. Police pursuing Woltjer were able to catch up to him and they and Hans finally subdued the man. Woltjer was running from police trying to arrest him on several felony warrants, Lesick said. Lesick. who just started his canine midnight patrol with Hans Aug. 18. said he was asked to assist in the search for Woltjer shortly after midnight on Aug. 21. Suite and city police were already hunting for Woltjer. Today’s Lesick said he and Hans went to the downtown section of Hastings where the search was concentrated. Police flushed Woltjer out of a parked car. Lesick said, and Hans spotted him when the suspect climbed over a fence. Hans went after Woltjer. got him down on the ground, and then released him on Lesick's command after Woltjer promised Lesick "no more hassles." But when the dog was called off. Woltjer bolted again. Lesick said. Hans cornered Woltjer a second lime. Lesick said, and again Woltjer asked for the dog to be called off. This time, when Lesick removed the dog. Woltjer kicked the dog in lhe throat. Lesick said. Other police gave pursuit, downing Woltjer and finally arresting him. Woltjer was taken to Pennock Hospital and treated for several dog bites before being lodged in the Barry County Jail. He was arraigned on charges of breaking and entering a Center Street home Aug. 11 and possessing a stolen leather coat and after a preliminary exam Monday, was bound over to circuit court for trial. — youngsters have a Great Responsibility Call.. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. x(616) 945-9554 Now that they’re back in school ... Who else can America depend upon to save and accumulate the money with which to finance business and keep industry humming in future years. The training you give your children today may well influence the future of free enterprise. We can be helpful. ATIONAL QUOTE: OSLEY '•PHARmRCY<»i-Tx i ni r c—no—mijmci—m io SOU rx ________ ~~ • Hastings area volunteers were able to generate SI.281 in pledges during the Labor Day Telethon Monday for the fight against Muscular Dystrophy, local coordinator Carol McClelland said. A number of area residents manned the telephones at McDonald's restaurant during the holiday in an effort to raise funds to help battle 40 muscle-destroying diseases, many of which are terminal and most of which strike children. On the national level, the pledges amounted to a record S34.096.773 through the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon, a figure which surpassed the I985 total by S915.000. Lewis had predicted the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) would raise a total of $80 million to $90 million this year, including gifts from dozens of corporations, civic and professional groups. Lewis, who has been involved in the fight against muscular dystrophy for 36 years, vowed to search out other causes when a cure is found for the diseases. “There are many ills in this world that need to be fought." he said. One of the more poignant moments of the 2l'/6-hour telethon came when singer Eddie Rabbitt issued an emotional appeal for funds by telling of the death of his 2'^-ycar-old son. Timothy, in July. "I became more focused about kids after I lost my own." Rabbin said. "Somebody has to take care of the children of the world." He said the boy was bom with a diseased liver and a transplant operation failed to save his life. Lewis said this year's goal was $1 more than the record $33,181,652 raised in 1985. "One dollar more than last year, that's all 1 ever promise my kids." Lewis said. President Reagan called Lewis near lhe start of the show and praised home for his fight against muscular dystrophy. Reagan also praised some 2 million volunteers who have worked for MDA. The telethon, broadcast from Ccasars West State AH Deposits ASTINGS by Shelly Suker and the Associated Press al Broadway MEMBER FOIC of minding noisy youngaten. who hasn’t fait the Lord knew what Ha waa doing whan Ha gave little childnn to young people?" — Joe E Walla Local Labor Day Telethon raises $1,281 for MDA Our program works. Why? Because you work with counselors like us. One-on-one. Every day of your dieLThat special relationship pro­ duces results. It's common to lose up to 10 pounds in two weeks.The advice and encouragement you get helps you reach your ideal weight And stay there. Call us for a free consultation. And get a taste of how we work insured up 1° *100,000. Palace and carried by 200 stations across the country , began Sunday night and ended Mon­ day afternoon. Ed McMahon. Tony Orlando. Casey Kascm and Sammy Davis Jr. served as co hosts, with Lewis, who began the telethon on a single New York City station in 1966. That first tclcton raised $1.002.114. The money raised from the show helps to fight 40 neuromuscular diseases by providing funding for research, patient services and public education. There arc some 240 MDAsupported outpatient clinics around the coun­ try where- patients receive medical care, physical therapy, orthopedic aids and counseling. Courthouse, con’t After the meeting. Commissioner Dean said he voted against the resolution to ask voters for the millage because "I think with two pro­ jects on the ballot, one’s going to go against the other.” He was referring to a inc-quartcr mill request the board approved, at the request of the county park's commission, to help fund Charlton Park. The Charlton Park millage was turned down by voters in August but will be on the ballot again in November. "I'm not certain it (the proposed cour­ thouse project) will take care of all our pro­ blems" such as the county's courts and law building across the street. Dean said. "We may have to have a new building." he said. "I'm not against doing the job, just the way of going about it." Kiel, who also voted against the resolution to ask for millage, said. "I'm going to copout and not comment because of the timing of the ballot proposal." Both Kiel and Dean face opponents in the November county board election. The millage proposal would cost a county taxpayer 71-cents per $1,000 of SEV. Forexample. the lax increase on a $50,000 home with an SEV of $25,000 would amount to $17.75 per year. The board had considered issuing general obligation bonds for a 10 year period at a cost of 0.37 mills to finance the project, but decid­ ed that it would take loo long to repay the debt in view of not knowing what future needs might be. Here is list of some of the major items and estimated costs, approved by the board, for the proposed repair and improvement project for the courthouse: —$545,175 for Item A which includes in­ stalling an elevator and a 'amp; converting the third floor attic into a commissioners room and other office space plus a computer room; barrier free restrooms throuoghout the building; electrical work (which includes cor­ recting a dangerous condition with the main disconnect); redesigning a portion of the se­ cond floor to include a reception desk and detention and security areas for prisoners who will be taken to court "so they will never have to cross the path of the public." —$432,001 for Item B (mechanical and electrical systems) which includes installing new piping for the heating system, utilizing the boiler for both the courthouse and annex, and providing central cooling (individual air conditioning units arc currently used). Com­ missioners noted that air conditioning would especially be needed on the third floor of the courthouse. — 119.730 for Item C which includes custom millwork storm windows to maintain the historic appearance (energy savings in 10-ycars arc expected to payhack the initial cost); roofing; repairs for gutters and metal fascia supports; masonry repair (porticos, brick reinstalled, tuck pointing, repairs fnr loose brick, dropped keystone) for the cour­ thouse; and tuck pointing at the annex. —Approximately $78,000 is designated for the costs pertaining to bonding expenses. HOMEOWNERS! borrow 55,000 to । •Was than ever a grandparent. bushed aftar a day and Carol McClelland, coordinator. Other volunteers during the 24-hour fun­ draiser were Margaret and Roberta Groner, Russ Miller and Derek McClelland. Wil be with you every day of your diet. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky celebrates Prosperity Day (September 2) by having a sale this week. The Buck's weekly sale prices are so low that they contribute to your prosperity in a major way. Get more prosperous every week by shopping our Reminder Ad. 2. Bosley's is now open until 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and until 5:30 on Saturday to serve you. 3. Remember that Wednesday Is Double Print Day at Bosley's. 4. Our Vitamin Department has children's vitamins and calcium supplements on sale this week. See Bucky's ad for details. 5. Pick up several of our Fragrance Matchmakers at $2.95 in our Fragrance Aisle, from Prince Matchabelll. 6. Visit Bosley's for a free copy of our “ Drug Information Guida" to drugs of abuse. Working the telephones for the Hastings area in the Labor Day telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association are (from left) Mickey Fisk. Neva Mallekoote - HOURS Mon.-Fri. 7 am-6 pm Sat. 8 am-Noon Center ta re going tn make it this lime. $100,000 with no effect on your Mortgage or Land Contract at 1615 S. Bedford Road (Hwy. 37) (Next to Cappon Oil) . J’hpne 948-4033 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MICHIGAN 1-800-654 2265 An equal housing lender �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September A. 1986 - Page 3 Judge denies two of three “clean record” requests Two youths were denied and another was granted ‘youthful trainee” status Friday in Barry County Circuit Court. f \Youthful ,raincc” status allows young oftenders to serve probation without being con­ victed of a offense. If probation is successful. a k?Ord °f thc °^cnsc W*H not be kept. Ma[k W. Drenton. 17. of 5495 Stimson Rd., Middleville, was allowed to participate in the program by Judge Richard M. Shuster, who. warned Drenton that -006 false move" and Drenton could be back before the judge facing jail or prison. Drenton was put on probation for three years and ordered to pay S28O restitution for reportedly cashing a forged check. Shuster also ordered Drenton to be taken to the county jail and “shut in a jail cell” for a period of time so Drenton could 'feel what it's like to be behind bars.’ Drenton s attorney Richard Shaw told lhe court that Drenton, a senior al Middleville High School and a member of the football team, was "embarrassed" at being arrested. "My client has always been a good kid,” he said. "What happened here is totally out of character for this young person. His parents are shocked and he is shocked." Drenton told the court he was sorry for what he had done and asked the court to grant him trainee status so he could go to college and “do something for others". Denied trainee status were Ronald Watts. 18. of 3948 Watkins. Battle Creek, and Scott C. Dolfman, 17, of 6387 Osborne Rd., Delton. Both were denied because of a past history of criminal offenses, Shuster indicated. Watts pleaded guilty to joyriding in ex­ VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community ~ change for the dropping of auto theft charges against him. ' He said he and two other men took a car from a bam in Maple Grove Township July 5 and drove around with it. Watts was sentenced to three years of pro­ bation and three months of weekend jail time. Weekdays he is to continue with a special foster care program, the judge ordered. Dolfman. accused of one count of forgery and one count of uttering and publishing, pleaded guilty to attempted uttering and publishing at a hearing this week. He was sentenced to two years of probation, with thc first six months in thc Barry County Jail. Band fundraiser kicks-off Hastings band students are set to start their annual fundraiser selling cheese and sausage. Students in grades seven through 12 will be taking orders through Sept. 22. Kathy Courtney, band parent, said that the cheese and sausage are from a different com­ pany than last year and are of high quality. Proceeds are used for scholarships, awards and uniforms for the students. People who are not contacted by students may call the high school at 945-9591 or the junior high at 945-2451 and talk to one of the directors. — EDITORIAL:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- — Partners for the community Work still proceeding... Visitors to the Hastings Felpausch ore seeing a much different look since the store's extensive remodeling project began last spring. The project includes the creation of new departments, such as o full-service meat section, and the expan­ sion of others, such as the bakery and deli. The installation of on 84-foot produce case doubles the supermarket's refrigerated produce. The entire project will nearly double the size of the local store. Knight or knave? The smooth progression of circuit court proceedings hit a small bump in the road Fri­ day morning, after Wayne A. Ruthruff, 25, of no known address, claimed he was only trying to rescue a woman being beaten by her boyfriend when he pulled a knife on a man Aug. 15. Ruthruff was pleading guilty to felonious assault in exchange for the dropping of more serious assault charges against him. He told Judge Richard M. Shuster that he "heard a girl screaming" down the street from his cousin’s house in Delton the night of Aug. 15. He said he confronted Delton resident Devin T. Dye, 16, "about hitting his girlfriend" and Dye told Ruthruff the matter was ‘none of RuthrufTs business’. "Thai’s when I pulled my knife out," Ruthruff said. “I guess I cut him some. I don’t remember. I was drunk." “Wait a minute," Judge Shuster said. "Are you telling me that you acted as thc knight in shining armor in this case?" If so, Shuster said, he could not accept RuthrufTs guilty plea. “I’m going to have to reject this plea and adjourn this case." RuthrufTs attorney David Tripp quickly pointed out that all the requirements to accept the guilty plea had been met and that an assault on the girl was not being committed al lhe time of the stabbing incident. “Well, were you the responsible citizen coming in on his white horse?” Shuster still pressed the defendant. Ruthruff admitted that Dye was not assaulting his girlfriend when Ruthruff entered the scene. “She (Dye’s girlfriend) was on the picnic tabic (in front of her house) and he (Dye) was standing when I got there," Ruthruff said. "I didn’t even know if she was the one screaming,” he told the judge. Shuster told Ruthruff .hat in that case, he could accept RuthrufTs guilty plea, and set an Oct. 17 sentencing date. Convicted child molester wants his record cleared Local car dealer receives THANKS! William Renner, (left), of Renner Ford-Mercury in Hostings receives a certificate of appreciation from Ernie Strong, driver education teacher at Hastings High School, on behalf of the school board, thanking him for the use of new automo­ biles in the driver's training program. Over 200 students were in the program this year. Other car dealers who were also recognized but were not presented were Andrus Buick-Chevrolet and Hastings Chrysler Plymouth, Dodge. PUBLIC OPINION: Low interest rates tempting? depression, he told the court, and would con­ Convicted chilu molester Maynard R. tinue with it "until the job is finished". Walker. 43. of 20751 North Ave.. Battle Creek, will not have records of his offcast* Shuster took exception to Walker’s claim th<l the conviction was "unjust", saying that "set aside" — at least not for now, a Barry in too many instances those convicted of County judge has decided. Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster • crimes do not take responsibility for having done something wrong. delayed a decision on Walker’s request Friday Walker told the judge that perhaps he had that the records be “expunged”, the judge mis-spoke, and knew that what he had done saying he was unhappy with Walker’s asser­ was wrong. tion that his conviction was "unjust”. Walker’s attorney said Walker should be Walker pleaded guilty to second degree allowed to have his record cleared because criminal sexual conduct in May of 1981 after Walker had been a "model citizen" since his admitting to the sexual assault of an 11-yeararrest and conviction. old girl. Shuster said he was not convinced and He was sentenced to two years of probation ordered records of Walker’s current for the offense, and ordered to pay $800 in psychiatric treatment be made available to court costs and seek psychiatric counseling. him before he made a decision on the case. He told Shuster Friday that "I feel it was He also told Stupak that he should come somewhat unjust to be convicted and/or back into court with a “stronger reason” for sentenced for a crime I wouldn't have com­ wanting the conviction set aside. mitted had I known 1 had been depressed." No date for a re-hearing on the matter was Walker said he would have sought set. psychiatric help rather than commit the assault. He is still under counseling for that LETTERS (to the Editor.) Gary Garlinger Jon Taggett Agnes Smith Deb Girrbach Question: Interest rates for new car loans are the lowest in years for certain models, thanks to the “big three” auto companies. Auto dealers are offering interest rates of 2 9 and 2.4 percent. Do the low rates entice you into wanting to purchase a new car? What do you think about this promotion? Gary Garlinger. Nashville: it will make me think (about buying a new car). The pro­ blem is people want to lower their car payments If you can t afford thc payment lo begin with, it won't make much difference if the interest is lower. Agnes Smith, Hastings: I do think it gels a lotJf people to buy cars. I don't think it af­ fects me II does create interest (in new cars). Somebody had a bright idea. I do think It will sell cars. Mike Hook Chris Hough Mike Hook, Hastings: I'm satisfied with the car I've got. I think people should take ad­ vantage of the lower rates if they want a new car. It should help lhe car industry out... Jon Taggett, Fresno, CA: It sounds like a good deal, but 1 just bought a new car. (It doesn't tempt me). Deb Girrbach, Hastings: We were looking at them. It makes a difference in how much you have to pay. We thought about getting a used truck, but now we might get a new one instead. It’s a good way to get rid of thc '86 models. Chris Hough, Hastings; I'm actually leery about it. I makes me wonder why they're do­ ing it. If I were in the market for a new car. it would make me look into thc prices...and would make me want to look at the new cars. Those attending the fourth annual Business. Industry and Education Breakfast at Hastings High School Tuesday had the reward of learning a bit more about how interrelated the various parts of our community are. Dr. Robert Mills, the keynote speaker, pointed out that if a community develops 100 new jobs in industry, it would increase retail sales by $1.5 million per year, increase property taxes for the school and local govern­ ment by $250,000 per year, start seven new businesses, create a monthly cash flow of $20,000 for recreation. $40,000 for products. $60,000 for rent and add 200 new students to a school district. The lesson is that in a community, especially a small community, one hand washes the other. Schools can’t exist without the support of the business and industry. And likewise, the businesses and industries depend on good schools to provide and attract good employees. For communities to grow and prosper, people must be actively in­ terested in how the other half lives. Teachers and administrators must be involved in community groups and activities, while business people must be involved in the school system. Without that cross communication, the community suffers. When local industry grows or declines, everyone should be concerned about the impact on the area. Nobody operates in a vacuum. When new retailers open a store, everyone should welcome them, not just other retailers and the Chamber of Commerce. By the same token, when the school system brings in new teachers and administrators, they should quickly be made to feel at home in their new town. After all, in the final analysis, we’re all in this together. Park millage opponent uninformed, says writer of this letter To the editor: If you happen to be one of the people who read the letter by Donald Johnson in the Hastings Banner on 8-28-86 in regard to the 0.25 mill tax proposal that was defeated in the recent election, I hope that if the Commis­ sioners approve the proposal and it gets on the ballot for the November 4 general election; you will think about what Barry County has to lose if this tax proposal is voted down again. Apparently Mr. Johnson doesn’t believe that it is worthwhile to preserve the heritage of this fine gentleman, Mr. Irving Charlton. He collected much of the memorabilia, and while he didn’t have time to do anything with it, he was wise enough to give it to the county in the hope that his work could continue. Apparently Mr. Johnson has no idea of how many school children visit the park every year to learn about and get acquainted with the ways that their grandparents and great­ grandparents lived. Apparently Mr. Johnson was in the park on August 3. Didn't he look around? Wasn’t he impressed with thc hours of work it must have taker, to make the improvements that have been made? Couldn’t he appreciate the effort of many volunteers who have given hours of their time, because they earnestly desire to make a commitment that will help keep the park open? Come now. Mr. Johnson, what have you done? Do you really begrudge the $2 donation that you made? Would you want them to lock the gate and desert the project? Think of this proposal as an investment. An investment in thc future for your children and grandchildren to enjoy. I don’t see, then, how you can vote "no." It is estimated that the average Us payer in Barry County would only be assessed about $5 a year. That’s not even half a carton of cigarettes, not half a tank of gasoline, hardly one meal in a restaurant. The millage would bring in abut $500,000 over the next five years. That would put additional funds in lhe hands of some very competent, dedicated, en­ thusiastic people who are convinced the work that has been started. If you aren't convinced, go out to the park. Hastings Sincerely, Grace Shirkey Trial set for man accused of resisting officer A Nov. 3 trial was set for Martin Breitner. 25, of 538 Flat River Dr., Lowell, who is ac­ cused of resisting and obstructing a police officer. Defense attorney David Tripp, citing the re­ cent abolition of "res gestae" requirements, asked that the prosecution be required to come up with more witnesses to the alleged offense. The former res gestae rule, abolished by lhe state legislature as of June 1, required pro­ secutors to not only notify the defense of any or all witnesses to an alleged offense, but also to call those witnesses to the stand during trial. Abolition of the rule has been actively sought by prosecutors statewide who said the rule puts an unreasonable burden on them and on investigating police. Tripp argued Friday that the abolition of the rule gives the prosecution no incentive to pro­ duce witnesses outside the police officers involved. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Ciuwley told Tripp he could not order a police depart­ ment to "go and round up anyone who may have seen this incident”. But Crowley said he could have police in­ volved in the matter investigate the matter fur­ ther to see if more witnesses could be found. Also on Friday. Eric B. Shaffer stood mute to a felony charge of drunk driving, third offense. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf and a Nov. 3 trial date set. DeWitt found guilty of attempted murder Hastings resident Dennis A. DeWitt, accus­ ed of firing at a Cedar Creek trailer home that exploded and injured eight people, was found guilty Wednesday of attempted second degree murder. Twcnty-three-year-old DeWitt could face up to life imprisonment for the offense, which was coupled with a conviction for possessing a firearm while in the commission of a felony. He will be sentenced October 24. The jury took approximately 1 'A hours to reach a decision, after listening to testimony from 35 witnesses for the prosecution and defense. The three-day trial ended Tuesday with closing arguments by the prosecutor and defense attorney Charles Stiles. Stiles maintained that his client was inno­ cent and was somewhere else at the time shots were fired at the trailer. Occupants were fired on at intervals between 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. Jan. 6. Coming to the stand to defend DeWitt was one of the alleged accomplices in the shooting, Glenn C. Fulford, 20, of 1215 Starr School Rd.. Hastings. Fulford testified that he and DeWitt, along with former Hastings resident Brian Snider and a man named Dave, were at the Blarney Stone in Yankee Springs at the time of the shooting. Fulford said an alleged gun case a neighbor observed being taken into DeWitt’s house the night of the shooting was really a pool cue case. The pool cue case was entered into evidence by the defense. Also testifying was DeWitt’s mother Bever­ ly DeWitt, who said her son was home in his Hastings apartment when she cailed him at about 10:45 p.m. the night of the shooting incident. And DeWitt took the stand, testifying that he and some friends went to a bar and shot some pool the night of Jan. 6. DeWitt denied owning a 12-gauge shotgun at the lime of the shooting incident, saying it had been stolen. A 12-gauge shotgun was us­ ed to fire buckshot and slugs into the trailer. A spark ignited a severed gas line shortly after the shooting while four individuals were in­ Banner] Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 36 - Thursday, September 4,1986 Subscription Rates: Stt.00 per year in Barry County; St3.00 per year in adjoining counties; and S14.50 per year elsewhere. side the trailer. They and four police officers outside the trailer were injured in the resultant explosion. DeWitt was accused of firing at the mobile home in order to exact revenge on one of its occupants, Victor Kelly. Kelly was dating DeWitt’s estranged wife, he testified during the trial, and received a phone call from DeWitt’s wife the night of the shooting, indicating that DeWitt was “out to get him". Kelly testified that he had seen a blue and white car that he believed was DeWitt’s driv­ ing along Cedar Creek Road at the time of the shooting incident. Witnesses for the prosecution testified that DeWitt owned a blue and white car and also owned a 12-gauge shotgun. Rodney Dye, who with his girlfriend Cindy Gibson was renting the mobile home and in the process of buying it, told police that so­ meone drove by the shattered remains of the mobile home lhe day after the explosion and shouted "that’s what you get for ---------around with someone else’s wife.” Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley said that statement and statements made by DeWitt to a girl he was dating at the time of the shooting to the effect that DeWitt was “hurt” by his wife’s relationship with Kelly and wanted to “be taken out to that trailer” the night of the shooting, indicated DeWitt had a motive for the shooting. “It was a miracle that no one was killed from the peppering of shots into the trailer,” Crowley said. In closing arguments, Crowley pointed to a spent shell casing that dropped from DeWitt’s pocket the night of the shooting as proof that DeWitt took part in it. Thc shell matched those found at the scene of the explosion, according to testimony. Defense attorney Stiles rebutted the testimony of the shells, saying that police were “slipshod” in their handling of shotgun shells found at the scene, resulting in the loss of one of the seven shells originally picked up. Stiles told the jury “it’s conceivable” that one of the shells picked up at the scene could Continued on 13 l/Vr/fe us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page4— The Hastings Banner- Thursday, September 4,1986 Sandra Brimmer named award winner Leona Stahl Mabie Garber Kolk Leo R-.Tift HASTINGS - Leo R. Tift, 72 of Hastings died Thursday. August 28. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Cremation has taken place and memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Mr. Tift is survived by his wife. Myrtle 1. Tift; daughter. Mrs. Jack (Yvonne) Taylor of Tucson. Ariz. and son. Ted N. (Marie) Tift of Red Wing. MJ; five grandchildren including Marccy and Terri; one brother, Clancy Tift of Hastings and two sisters. Mrs. Thelma Steele of Clarksville and Mrs. Etoral Castelcin of Hastings. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Tift worked for the Department of Slate Highways and Transportation for 30 years and was assigned to the Department's maintenance garage in Hastings for his entire career. Officially classified as an auto repair foreman, he won national recognition for many inventions and innovations in highway maintenance equipment and procedures. In 1974, he was selected by the Governor’s Award’s Commission as one of three distinguished state public employees. He was assigned thc role of statewide trouble-shooter and his .nventions and im­ provements served to increase the efficiency and speed of thc state’s highway maintenance equipment. In recognition of Tift’s long and dedicated service, the State Highway Commission designated a roadside park in his honor, known as thc Leo R. Tift Roadside Park, it is located on thc north side of US-12. one and half miles west of Bronson in Branch County. NASHVILLE - Mrs. Mabie M. Garber Kolk. 92. of Nashville, died Wednesday. August 27, 1986, at thc Barry County Medical Care Facility. She was bom in Elkhan. Ind., on Nov. 17, 1893. the daughter of Daniel and Mary (Stockman) Keck. She was married in 1911 to Abraham Garber, and they resided in thc Brethren area for many years. She later married Herman Kolk, and due to ill health, moved to Nashville in 1982. She is survived by eight daughters, Mrs. Earl (Dorothy) Cable of Battle Creek. Mrs. Harvey (Nada) Long of Honor, Mrs. Doyle (Gladys) Reitz of Copemish, Mrs. Harlo (Bemette) Ronning of Manistee. Mrs. Albert (Josephine) Weaver of Brcthem, Mrs. Harold (Esther) Caulkins of Muskegon. Mrs. Dan (Betty) Nash of Sidney, and Mrs. Milan (Lucille) Tess man of Manistee; five sons. Robert of Battle Creek. Harold of Muskegon. Raymond of Brethren. Merle of Nashville and Wesley of Flordia; one step-son, Frank Kolk of Indiana; two brothers, Willard Keck of Battle Creek and Delbert Keck of East Leroy; three sisters, Mrs. Vinna Wilson of Brethren, Mrs. Zinna Crouch of Fife Lake, andzMrs. Eva Evans of Bend. Ore.; 90 grandchildren; 183 great-grandchildren; and 62 great-great­ grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands. Abraham Garber and Herman Kolk; a son. Thomas, and brother, Clifford. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 29. at 1 p.m. at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva, Rev. Kenneth Lein officiated. Burial was in Brethren Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Barry Coun­ ty Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Leona Stahl. 76. of 11185 76th St.. Clarksville, died Sunday. August 31. 1986 at Barr) County Medical Facility, where she has been a patient for 11 days. Funeral service* were held 1:30 Wednesday. Sept. 3 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. Rev. Lester DeBoer and Pastor Edward Schrock officiated with burial in Bowne Mcnonite Cemetery . Mrs. Stahl was bom November 9. 1909 in Campbell Township. Ionia County, the daughter of William and Ida (Weaver) Kauff­ man. She graduated from Freeport High Schoo) in 1928 and was married to Ralph Stahl on June 3. 1931. Mr. Stahl died June 2. 1982. They lived and farmed near Clarksville most of their married life. Mrs. Stahl is survived by one son. Donald at home; one sister. Mabie Johnson of Rockford; one brother. Frank Kauffman of Alto; three sisters-in- law. Clarabelle and Marguerite Kauffman both of Allo and Hilda Kauffman of Clarksville; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Henry and Clair Kauffman of 1986. Donna Mae Ruthruff DELTON • Miss Donna Mae Ruthruff. 58. formerly of Delton, passed away early Mon­ day morning. Aug. 25. 1986 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility where she had been a patient since July 16, 1985. She was bom December 13, 1927. the daughter of Ernest and Mildred (French) Ruth ruff. She is survived by three sisters. Mrs. Aldon (Barbara) Rench of Ionia. Mrs. Roger (Janet) Brown. Mrs. Eldon (Margie) Peake of Nashville; seven brothers. Duane of Hastings. Ernest of Battle Creek. Elvin. Allen of Delton. Gerald of Lansing. Russell of Delton and Harlan of South Bend. IN. Her parenLs preceded her in death. Graveside services were held Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. at Dowling Cemetery, Pastor Art Rhodes officiated. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Campbells to observe 25th wedding anniversary Frank and Linda Campbell, along wilh lheir children. Mr. and Mrs. Rick Krouse and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Campbell and grandson. Jay Campbell, invite family and friends to join in the celebration of their 25th wedding anniver­ sary. The open house will be Saturday, Sept. 13. from 2 to 7 p.m. at their home. 328 W. Colfax in Hastings. The presence of family and friends is thc only gift desired. Thc United States Achievement Academy announced today that Sa.tdra Brimmer has been named a Collegiate Academic All­ American. The USAA has established thc Academic All-American Collegiate students who excel in thc academic disciplines. Thc Academic All-American Collegiate Scholars must earn a 3.30 or better grade point average. Only scholars selected by a school official or other qualified sponsor are accepted. These scholars are also eligible for other awards given by the USAA. These are awards few students can ever hope to attain Sandra Brimmer graduated with high honors from Davenport College of Business. Kalamazoo branch on June 5. She received an Associate in applied Science degree in the Travel and Tourism program. She was on the Deans list twice, high honors three times on the grade point scale of 4.0, she had a 3.7 average overall. Sandra is thc daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hastings company holding picnic AU retirees and employees and their im­ mediate families are encouraged to attend the Hastings Building Products first annual family picnic at the Moose Recreation Area (off of M-79) on Saturday. Sept. 6. from 3 to 9 p.m. Door prizes, games, food and many special surprises for children are on the day’s list of event scheduled to provide fun for thc entire family. For details, contact Gayle Marsh at Hastings Building Products. Walter Brimmer of Hastings and grand­ daughter of Howard Moffett formerly of Elwell. Mich but he now resides with thc Brimmers. Sandra Brimmer who attends Davenport College of Business. Kalamazoo Branch was nominated for this National Award by Mr. Thomas Reed Ass’t Dean. Sandra Brimmer will appear in thc Academic All-American Collegiate Direc­ tory. which is published nationally. “Recognizing and supporing our youth is more important that ever before in American history. Certainly, winners of the Academic All-American Collegiate Awards should be congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to excellence and achievement.” said Dr. George Stevens, Executive Director of the United States Achievement Academy. The Academy selects Academic All­ American Collegiate Scholars upon the ex­ clusive recommendations of professors, in­ structors. deans, and other qualified sponsors. Once awarded, the students may be recogniz­ ed by the USAA for other honors. Country Gospel concert this Sunday in Hastings A Country Gospel Music Concert will be given this Sunday. September 7, at the Hastings Church of thc Nazarene. 1716 N. Broadway. The time of the concert is 6 p.m. and all are cordially invited. ATTEN D SERVICES Hastings Area HOP!! UNHID METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South al M TS Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 94S499S Robert Puller, choir director. Sunday achednla: S:30 PeUowUup and CoUss; *55 Sunday School. 11:10 Msratog Worahip ft 00 p.m Hrelao Worship; ?00 p«. Yeoth Meeting. Neroery lot all aervtcer. GRACK LUTHUAN CHURCH. IM E North St . Mnhaet Anion. Paator Phone 9*59414 Sunday. Sept 7 145 Church School (all agr*|. 1000 Family Worahip. 600 Youth Group FIRST PRBSBYTBRIAN CHURCH. Haslingr Mich Allan J Weenink. In lerim MlniMrt. Eitecn Higbee. Dlr Chrr» tun Ed Sunday. Sept 7 9 VS end HOC Mornmg W.H0,n. m.Kn Nunery Pro »ided Brnadcaal ol Ihta eervicr oiff WKHAM and PM 9 30 Church School Claron lor all apn 10 30 Colls* Hour » ■he Church Dmtt, Room Monday Sep. 4 7 30 Speoal Meeting ol lhe Seauon Tne» day. Sep. 9 Deoron* Meeting la .he Lounge Wednesday Sept 10 145 Circle I meet al lhe Retreat al Algonquin Uke 7 30 Chancel Choir practice FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. HaMlngi. Mich. 49058 (6lft| 945 9574 David B Nelaon Jr.. Paator Sunday. Sept 7-830 a m. Wonh.p Servue Room IM Firat in tmea Goapel in Glaaa ’ Madonna and Child Luke I 26 JI 9 00a m Children » Choir Chmr Room 9 30am Rally Dey Sanctuary 1030 a.an Coils* Friiowahip 1030am RadK> RroodeaM. WRCH II JO am Worahrp Service Sanctuary Mon­ day Srpt 8 • 700 pm Scout* Tnraday. Sept 9 1200 noon Hi Noonera. Karen Marr and Becky Lumbert ol Pennock Hoapiul (peaking on the new program Ea tended Care 2 45 p m Cub Den 7 00 pm Finance Meeting Wedneaday. Sept 10 1000 a m UMW Board Meeting 12 00 noon UMW Lunchaoo (reaerva tioni) 700 p m Work areaa and Dtvt akm» Thuraday. Sept 11 7 00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday. Sept 12 ■ 9 JO a.m. V I.P.a in lhe Lounge * 00 p m 7 00 p m Pancake Summer apon wrrd by the UM Mm Dekett 12 50 from UM Men al lhe Cbwh office or at thc CHURCH OF JBSUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS 600 N. Airport Road. Haatmga 9482104 Ruuell Solmea. branch preaidenl, phone 94S-2314. Counaeiom Kent Gibaon (945-4145; and Bd Thoma* (79572B0) Sacrament Meeting 9:30 am Sunday School 1030 am. Primary. Relief Society. Prieathood and Young Women at 1130 am. Work Meeting aecond Thuraday 1000-2 CO and ezaraae dam every Wedneaday 700 pm FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 1330 M Broad amy. Rev David D Garrett Plume 9*8-2229 Pariaaapa. 9453195 Church When a Chriedan caperisace make* you a member. 930 U*. Sunday School. 1045 Worship, 7 pm Wrdaeaday Prayer BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Minuter Clay Roas Phone 94B-4I4S residence. 945 2938 church Sunday Servicer 10 am. Bible Study 11 am . Bvening Service. 6 pm.; Wedneaday Bvening Bible Study 7 p m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Weat State Road Pastor J-A. Campbell Fbooe 9452285 Sunday School 9 45 am ; Worahip 11 am Bveaing Service 7 pm; Wedneaday Frame Gathering 7 pm ST. ROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH. BOS S. Jdferaoo Father Laoa Pohl. Paator Satur­ day Mam4.30 p m.; Sunday Marne* 8 am. and II a.m conleatloaa Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN 600 Powell Rd Russell A Sarver. Paator Phone 945 9224 Worship service 10:30 » evening service 8pm.. classes lor all -*e» 945 a m Sunday school Tuesday. Conage Prayer Meeting 7 00 pm CHURCH OF THE NAZAR1NE. 171* North Broadwey Rev James E Let txmaa Paaaor. Sunday Saivtcm 94Sam Sunday School Hour. 11 flO am Morning Worship Service; 6 00 pa Evening Service Wednesday 700 p m *«rvtces foe Aduhs Teens and Chr 'dren GRACE WISUYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Hanover, Heslinga Leonard Davit. Paator Ph 948-2236 or 945 9429 Sunday Sunday School 9:43 a.m. Worahip 11 a m . Youth 5 pm.. Bvening Worship 6 pm.. Fellowship and Coflee 7 15pm Nursery for all aervten Wedreaday CYC 6:45 pm., prayer and Bible . udy 7 pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 R. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948 8004 Kenneth W Garner. Paator. James R Bar­ rett, Ami lo lhe pastor In youth. Sunday Services Sunday School 9:48 a.m Morn­ ing Worship 11:00 a.m Bvening Worship 6 pm Wedneaday. Family Night. 6J0 AWANA Grades K thru A. 7-00 pm Senior High Youth (Hunranee Hall). Adult Bibie Study and Prayer 700 p.m Sacred Sounda Rchearaal 8 30 pm. (Adult Choul Saturday 10 to II am. Kaga Dda iChitorra’s Cho»r| Sunday morni^ ter­ rier broadcast WBCH HASTINGS RIBLI MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall Rev Steven Palm. Pastor Sunday Morning Sunday Scliool 1000. Morning Worahip Service ■ 11.00, Evening Service - 7:30. Prayer Meeting Wedneaday. Night - 7 30. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner of Broadway and Center Streets Father Wayne Smith Rector Sunday Eucbarial al 10 00 am (Summer whedulel Wrvkday Euchariats Wcdnes day 7 IS am Thursday. 700 p m Delton Ares CEDAR CHIRK BIBLE Campground Rd.. B mi- S-. Paator Brent Branham. Phone 623 22BS Sunday School at 10 am.; Wor­ ship 11 am.; Bvening Service at 7 pm.; Youth meet Sunday • p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m Nashville Area TRINITY QOSF1L CHURCH. 219 WaahngM. NaahvWe ST CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Loon Pohl. Paator. A miaaioo ol St. Roar Catholic Church. Haatmga Saturday Maae 6 30 pm. Sunday Maia *30 am. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Mary Horn oHiesanng Country Chapel Church School 900 a m worship 10 15 am Banfwld Church School 1000 a m Worship Service 11 30 The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Bonner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXAU. PHARMACY Complain Prnacripiion Snrvico HASTINGS SAVINGS 4 LOAN ASSOCIATION COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. WREN FUNERAL HOMES FLEXFAi INCORPORATED NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER I9S2 N. Broodwoy - Hoilmgs BOSLEY PHARMACY ■Prescr.ptuxia" - 1 IB S. JoHoraoo • 94S 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. AAkhigon HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cooh Rd. — Hostings. Michigan _____________ __________* OrangevilleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OP ORANGEVILLE 6921 Marsh Rd two miles south ol Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman Pastor Len Harris. Sunday School Sup. Sunday School 945 a m Church Services 11 a m : 6 pm Wednes­ day 7pm Family Bible Insutulc for 2 year olda through aduitt Nursery staffed at all services Bus muustry weekly With Ron Moore Call 684-S1B7 tor (rre transportation In Can Lake area. Mmrslenng God ( Word to Today s World” ST CYRIL 8 METHODIUS Gun Lake. Father Walter Spillanr Pallor Phone 792-2889 Saturday Masa 5 00 p.m . Sun­ day 9 00 a m Middleville Area PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at Parmalee Rd . Afaddlcvdle Rev Wayne Kiel Pastor Phone 891 IS8S Rev Charles Doornbos Assistant Paator Phone 79534M First Service 9 am church School 1015 am Second Service 1115 a m Evesung Crlrbrsoou • pm ST AUGUSTINE Middlevdle Faihcr Walther Spillane Pastor Phone 792 2869 Sunday Mass 11 00 a m Legal Notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default hot been made in lhe condition* of a mortgage mode by Thoma* G. Hardy and Janice I. Hardy, a* hi* wife and in her own right. Mortgagor*, to the Federal Land Bank of St. Pool, mortgagee, dated December 10. 1981. recorded on December 15. 1986 in Liber 250, Page 89. Barry County Regider of Deed*. By reason ol »uch default the under­ signed elects to declare the en­ tire unpaid amount of said mor­ tgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest and advance* on said mortgage the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Nine and 07/100 Dotia.* (SI99 859.07). No suit or proceedings al low have been instituted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole con­ tained In . jid mortgage and the statute In such cose mode and provided, and to pay such amount with interest, as provid­ ed in said mortgoge. and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, in­ cluding the attorneys fees allow­ ed by law. said mortgoge wil! be foreclosed by sale ol the mor­ tgaged premises ol public ven­ due to the highest bidder ot the courthouse in Hostings, Mich­ igan. on Tuesday. October 7, 1986. at 10 00 a.m. local time. The premises covered by said mortgoge is situated in the Coun­ ty ol Barry. State of Michigan, and is described as follows, to-wit: PARCEL 1: The NE % NW '/. of Sec. 3J. TIN. R9W. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan. ALSO the West 35 acres of the W '->NE •/. of Sec. 34. TIN. R9W. being situated in Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan. EXCEPT o triangular parcel of land in the NE '/. NW % of Sec. 34. TIN. R9W, described as follows: To find the ploce ol beginning of this description commence ot the Northwest corner of said section; run thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 05 seconds East along the Northline of said section 1188.69 feet; thence South 11 degrees X minutes 15 second* East 615.23 feet to the West 1 8 line of said section and the ploce of beginning of this description; thence continuing South 11 degrees X minutes 15 seconds East 734.02 leet to the North 1 /8 of said section; ihence North 89 degrees 48 minutes X seconds West along lhe said North 1/8 line of soid section ISO feet to the West 1/8 line of said section: thence North X degrees 17 minutes 15 seconds East along the West 1 8 line of soid section 718.76 feet to the ploce of begin­ ning. ALSO EXCEPT the North 311 feet ol the Souih ' > of the West 35 acres of the NE *>« of Sec. 34. TIN, R9W, being more particular­ ly described os follows: To lind the ploce of beginning ol this description commence al the East '/« post of *aKf section; run thence Noi’h 00 degrees 04 minutes 0C seconds East along the East line sold section 1319.63 feet to the North 1 /8 line of said section; thence North 89 degreei 48 minutes X seconds West along said North 1 8 line of soid section 2056.3 feet to the ploce of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 89 degrees 4fl minutes X seconds West along soid North 1.'8 line of sold section 577.M feet to a point on the North and South '/< line of sold section which sold point is 1321.13 feet distant southerly of the North '/« post of said section, as measured along said North ond South '/* line of said section; thence South X degrees 12 minutes 50 second* West along soid North ond South '/* lino of said section 311 feet; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes X seconds East 577.X foot; thence North X degrees 12 minutes 50 seconds East 311 feet to the ploce of beginning. Sec. 34, TIN, R9W PARCEL 2:Pon of the SE % SE % of Sec. 34. TIN. R9W. describ­ ed as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of ’he above described premises, thence North along the centerline of Lepper Rood 15X feet for the pfoce of beginning, continuing thence North along the center line of Lepper Rood 660 feet, thence East 660 feet, thence South 660 feet, thence West 660 feet to lhe place of beginning. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan. Sec 34. TIN. R9W PARCEL 3: A parcel of land in the W '/■ NW % of Sec. 14. TIN. R9W. describ­ ed a* Commencing at the center of Osborne Road and Cobb Road, thence North in the center of Cobb Rood 830 feet; thence Nor­ thwesterly in the esc’*' of Cobb Rood. 5X feet, thence Norther­ ly in the center of Cobb Rood 129 feet to the ploce of beginning, thence South 82 degr»«» 6*6 ••el, thence North 8 degree* West 665 feet, thence North 82 degree* East 647 •*•' ,o ,h* center of Cobb Rood, thence Southeasterly ,n (he center of Cobb Rood to the place of beginninfl. Barry Township. Barry County. Mkhigon TIN. RWV. Al’ TIN. RWy Subject to existing highway*, easement* and right* of wO/ of record. The obove described premise* contain 90 acre* more or les*. Pursuant t0 ^lic act >04. public oct* ol I97|. as amended, the redemption period would be twelve month* from the <fa,< the foreclosure *0|e, a* deter­ mined under Sedfon 3W° °* ‘O*1 Act being MSA 27A.3240(6). Do’«d Auqusi 26. ’986 RHOADES. MagBOER 8/ David J. Bio** (P27213) Bu»mes* Adr.„ 611 Water* Building Grond Rapid* Ml <9503 '•'•phone; (6)&i <59-4527 (9-25) The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to offer at public auction sale, oil and gas lease rights in approximately 100,000 acres of Stale-owned minerals within the areas noled by symbol ( ) on the above map. The lands have been classified as "development" or "nonoevelopnent". A "nondevolopment" lease classification means that use of the surface Is prohibited unless expressly authorized by the Natural Resources Commission. A "development" lease classification means that the surface can be utilized for operations under the lease providing the leasee has first obtained a drilling permit from the State Supervisor of Wells. All leases contain a provision for payment of reasonable damages claimed by the surface owner for any losses resulting from operations under the lease The lands under consideration for leasing are located In the following counties and townships: ALPENA: Ossineke (T29N, R5E); ARENAC: Deep River, AuGres. Sims, Mason. Turner, Whitney (T19N, Rs 4, 6 & 7E, T20N, Rs 5. 6 & 7E); BARRY: Rutland (T3N, R9W); BAY: Fraser. Mt. Forest, Pinconning (T16N. R4E, T17N, Rs 3 & 4E)’ BENZIE: Colfax (T25N. R13W); CHEBOYGAN: Koehler-Waverly (T35N. R1W); CLARE: Freeman. Hamilton, Redding,’ Franklin (T18N. R6W T19N. Rs 3 & 6W. T20N, R3W); CRAWFORD: Lovells (T27N. R1W, T28N R1W. T28N R2W) GLADWIN: Buckeye, Grim, Sage (T18N, R1W, T19W, R2E, 2W), GRAND TRAVERSE: Mayfield, Whitewater. Acme. East' Bay (T25N, R11W, T27N, Rs 9 & 10W); IOSCO: Grant (T22N. R6E); ISABELLA: Denver, Isabella, Vernon (T15N. Rs 3 & 4W T16N. R4W); KALKASKA: Kalkaska (T27N. R8W); LAKE: Yates. Pleasant Plains, Lake. Cherry Valley. Webber^ Sweetwater. Ellsworth, Newkirk. Peacock, Sauble, Dover. Elk (T17N, Rs 12,13 & 14W, T18N, Rs 12,13 & 14W, T19N Rs 11, 12.13 4 14W, T20N, Rs 11,12 4 14W); LENAWEE: Hudson (T7S, R1E); LIVINGSTON: Putnam, Hamburg, Genoa (T1N Rs4 4 5E, T2N, R5E); MANISTEE: Norman, Stronach, Manistee. Filer, Brown (T21N, Rs 14, 15 4 16W, T22N, R1SWV MASON: Logan, Branch, Custer, Sheridan, Victory, Freesoll, Grant (T17N, R15W, T18N, Rs 15 4 16W, T19N, Rs 15 4 17W T20N, Rs 16 4 17W); MECOSTA: Aetna. Morton, Mecosta, Big Rapids. Green (T13N, R10W. TUN. Rs 8 4 10W T15N R10W. T16N. R10W); MIDLAND: Edenville (T16N, R1W); MISSAUKEE: Butterfield, Forest (T22N. R5W, T23N R7W) NEWAYGO: Big Prairie, Norwich. Monroe, Troy (T13N, R11W, T15N. Rs 11 4 12W. T16N. R14W); OCEANA: Clay Banks Benona. Ferry. Shelby. Leavitt. Elbridge, Hart. Cortax. Crystal. Weare. Pentwater (T13N, R18W. TUN, Rs 16 17 4 18W T15N. Rs 15. 16 4 17W. T16N. Rs 15.16.17 4 18W); OGEMAW: Mills, Logan (T21N. R3E. T22N. R4E). OSCEOLA: Hersey’ Sylvan, Cedar. Lincoln, Middle Branch. Marion. Sherman. Burdell (T17N. R9W, T18N, Rs 7,9 4 10W, T19N, R7W T20N Rs 7. 9 4 10W); OSCODA: Elmer (T28N, R2E); OTSEGO: Charlton. Chester. Hayes. Elmira (T29N. Rs 1. 2 4 4W T30N R4W T31N. Rs 1 4 4W); PRESQUE ISLE: Bismarck (T34N. R4E); ROSCOMMON: Denton (T22N. R3W) WAYNE: Northville-Plymouth (T1S, R8E); WEXFORD: Cherry Grove. South Branch (T21N. Rs 10 4 12W) Detailed maps showing the location of the lands proposed to be offered at sale, and their classification are available for review by all interested parties in the following State of Michigan DNR offices: Forest Management Division Stevens T. Mason Building, Lansing; DNR Regional Headquarters located at 8717 N. Roscommon Road Roscommon and General Office Building. Slate Secondary Complex. Dimondale; Michigan DNR District offices located at 1732 w M-32, Gaylord; 8015 S. 131 Road. Cadillac; 191 S. Mt. Tom Road, Mio; 501 Hemlock St.. Clare; 350 Ottawa NW Grand Rapids; 621 N. 10th St., Plainwell; 3335 Lansing Ave., Jackson; and 2455 N. Williams Lake Road. Pontiac Maps may also be obtained by submitting to the Forest Management Division, DNR. Box 30028. Lansing Ml 48909 a stamped, preaddressed envelope tor each township for which a map is desired. THE NAME OF Thf rniiMTv TOWNSHIP. TOWNSHIP AND RANGE NUMBERS MUST BE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED IN THE LOWER LEFT-HANn CORNER OF EACH ENVELOPE. If mips for all of these townships are desired, please contact the Land* niwia<»n 30028. Lansing. Michigan 48909 (517/373-7663). UMSion. Box Written comments by Interested parties relative to the classification of any description must be received hw s*. Forest Management Division at the address specified above NOT LATER THAN October 10, 1986. Anv renuaMs change in classification must specify the reason, and will be considered by the Department prior to offarlnn il '°r rights at public auction, with final classification to be set at the sole discretion of the Natural Resources ComnV �The Hastings Banner-Thursday, Septem!) ecu5 Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY PROBATE COURT­ JUVENILE DIVISION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Coso No. 2847 Open house planned for Bush family Sunday Englerth-Johnson exchange wedding vows Temby-Connor announce engagement Pam Englerth, formerly of Hastings, and Ken Johnson of Woodridge, IL were married on June 21. 1986 at thc First United Con­ gregational Church of Christ in Naperville. IL. Thc Reverend George Sanders officiated. The bride is thc daughter of llah Englerth of Hastings. Thc groom is thc son of Marge and David Johnson of Palatine. IL. The bride wore a cathedral-length white organza gown beaded with pearls and with silk flowers on thc shoulders. Thc cathedral­ length veil was scattered with pearls. She car­ ried a bouquet of orchids and peach roses. Ms. Sue Simck of St. Charles, IL was the Maid of Honor. Ms. Beth Chambers of Clarendon Hills. IL and Mrs. Michele Dybdall of Indianapolis. IN were the bridesmaids. They all wore tea-length dresses and carried bouquets of peach roses, teal baby's breath and glad florets. Steven Johnson of Palos Verdes, brother of thc groom, was Best Man. Ray Swicrczek of Darien, IL and Chris Stromsdorfcr of Naper­ ville. IL were ushers. Mrs. Sharron E. Wright of Hastings and Mr. Burton M. Temby of Loxhathcc. Florida arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Janie C. Temby to Randall S. Connor son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl F. Connor of Hastings. Janie is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School. She is presently employed at Felpausch. Corporate Offices in Hastings. Randy is a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School, and a 1984 graduate of ITT Tech in Grand Rapids. He is presently employed at Reinforced Plastics in Hastings. A February 14, 1987 wedding is being plannee. A reception at Ripples in Darien. IL follow­ ed the ceremony. rhe bride graduated from Olivet Nazarene College with a bachelor's degree in 1980, and from Western Illinois University with a master’s degree in 1982. She is employed as an instructional technologist at Bell Com­ munications Research Technical Education Center in Lisle. IL. The groom is also employed at Bellcore TEC as a video engineer. Following their honeymoon in Montego Bay. Jamaica, the couple will reside in tyoodridge, IL. Friends and neighbors are invited to an "Open House” welcoming home. Mis­ sionaries Thomas and Pamela Bush and children. The Bush's have spent the last three years in Bolivia. The Open House will be held at Tom's parents home. 1873 W. Sisson Rd.. Freeport Sunday. Sept. 7, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. John Acker, Sr. of Delton, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Cindy Lou. to David M. Rackley, son of Daniel Rackley of Orangeville. The couple is planning their wedding for September 6 followed by a reception at the bride's parents' home. August 28. 1986 Richard N. Loughrin. Acting Judge of Probate. PAINTING, REMODELING and ROOFING Call... 945-2487 ...for FREE Estimate FOR RENT Available October 1 3 bedroom first floor apart­ ment on Thornapple River. School bus stops at the drive. Call for appointment... (»-4) 945-9183 "The sooner Sou uy the bigger you save" kSALE John Deere row-crop tractor savings countdown Acker-Rackley announce engagement TO: Ricky A. Bowerman IN THE MATTER OF: Juvenile File No. 2847 A petilion has been tiled in lhe above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on September 16. 1986 ot 2:30 p.m. in Barry County Probate Court. 220 West Court Street. Halting*. Ml IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Ricky A. Bowerman personally appear before the court ot the time and ploce stated above. We have a good selection of John Deere 4050 through 4850 Row-Crop Tractors that you can buy at huge savings. The earlier you buy, the more you can save. See us for details. • Interest-free financing-untll July 1, 1987 on new models. (January 1, 1987 on used models). • Discount In lieu of tlnanco4Vatu9r on new models. • Very attractive factory discounts passed on to you. ’Availability ol John Deere financing subject to approval of credit. See us right away-the sooner the better Is Here Again! Please remember to Observe speed limits in school areas. Obey traffic signs and signals. Slow up or stop at intersections to allow children to cross streets safely. Obey crossing guards. Be careful on car-lined streets. Children can suddenly appear from behind parked cars. Pass children on bikes carefully and slowly. Our children s safety depends on your driving skills so please Marriage Licenses — Mark Morton, 23, Woodland and Darcie Parish, 19, Woodland. David Rackley, 19. Delton and Cindy Acker, 20. Delton. 4, -9d6- Page5 1 MO RMtord U. BE ALERT! Hotlingi • Slf-MMSZS Warners celebrate special anniversary On June 29. 1986, an open house was held to honor Mr. and Mrs. A. Warner to celebrate a very special an­ niversary they had this year. The open house was held at the home' of their grand­ daughter and her husband. Mr. and Mb. GFeg Sifton. It was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Raymond, Sr.. (Daughter and son-in-law), Jack Raymond. Jr., Miss Patti Raymond, (Grandchildren). Drew and Lee Sifton. (Great­ Grandchildren), and Jim Her­ nandez. 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Quilt vendors and quilting experts will be on hand both days of the show *100™ Prize to the oldest, preserved, documented quilt entered In the Michigan inventory. Patten Monument Flexfab, Inc. County Seat Lounge Historic b Hastings Mutual Ins. Co. ADMISSION Adults S3 00 (FREE with a quilt) Children 50c Park is located 6 miles East ol Hastings off M-79, at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. Hastings. Michigan Phone (616) 945-3775 for information Hastings City Bank Hastings Building Products, Inc. Mfgs. of Home Improvement Products Hastings Press Birke's Shoe Store 152 W. State Street City Food & Beverage Village & Museum Wren Funeral Homes National Bank of Hastings Comer of W. State at Broadway Shoes lor the Entire Family WBCH 150 W. Couti Street Hastings-Nashville Where Savings Does Make a Dillerence This historic event is sponsored by Historic Charlton Park and the Hastings Women s Club Flexible Hose and Ducts for Industry South Jefferson St., Downtown Hastings The Hallmark ol Insurance Excellence Hastings Savings and Loan Assn. Cemetery Memorials 110 W. State Street The House of Quality •xaminalion. (616)455-0810 The JCPenney Co. Department Store. Downtown Hastings Open 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Stereo 100 AM/FM Brown’s Custom Interiors "Prettiest Homes In Town" Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy Your Rexall Store Downtown Hastings �Piqe - TneHasings Banner- Thursday.September4.1986 The Union School Building This article is from an early Hastings newpaper ‘•The Pioneer" in an account of commencement exercises in 1867. Thc article was kept in a scrapbook by Marne Upjohn, daughter of Dr. William A. Upjohn. It was published in the "Hastings Banner" in 1911 Many descendants of these students still live in Hastings or Barry County. Two become prominent in state affairs — Loyal E. Knap­ pen became a Federal Judge and C M. Burton opened an abstract office in Detroit and thc Burton collection at thc Detroit Public Library is named after him. All the children attending school took part in thc exercises. So the small first graders right up to eighth graders, performed some exercise for audience. During thc year now just closed the Union School in this village under Prof. Stewart, and his able assistants. has taken rank among thc best in thc state, not withstanding the disad­ vantages under which they labored, owning to the many imperfections in thc school buildings an a proper appreciation of the wants and interests of the school on thc part of many of our citizens. The closing exercises at Hastings Hall on Friday evening, a report of which is herewith published, were of very high order, and commanded the closest atten­ tion of one of the largest and most intellectual audiences that we have even seen assembled in our village. The exercise opened with a Latin Salutatory by Loyal Knappen. Good judges pronounced it well spoken. Miss Rose Goodyear, read a very fine essay, entitled "Hannible and Punic Wars", although a very heavy subject for one of the fair writer’s years, it was admirably treated. Her production evinced familiarity with an­ cient history, and practical sense. Such themes are worthy of the best minds in our country; and Miss G.\ in selecting a subject which appeals for favor to the intellccutual of our natures, evinced most commendable literary taste. She will never have occasion to regret a love for such a solid and "prosy" subjects. Thc dialogue "Servants" in which Miss Sarah Barlow appeared as Jcmimah Muggins and Miss Hadley as Hannah Jane, was well received and from the close attenion paid to it and hearty applause which greeted it during its entire rehearsal, we think that more than one of our F.F.V. (italic meaning unknown, Ed) fully appreciated its lesson. "Red. White, and Blue" by those little fairies. May Cook. Fannie Michael, and Anna Roberts, was well received. These little patriots performed their parts in a very creditable manner. A Tableau - General Tom Thumb and Lady was loudly applauded and repeated several times. Charley Wightman, as the General and little May Roberts, as the Thumbship made a very sweet and happy couple. "Horrors of thc Past” by Clarence Burton, was well spoken. This young master possesses enough confidence and the voice for an effec­ tive speaker. "My Dream" was an original essay by Miss Sarah Barlow received close attention. It possessed considerable merit, and was well read. Every person in the audience heard it. Miss B. had a good voice and just confidence enough to use it. "Matrimonial Advertisement" was a dialogue fully which exhibited the supposed ruling passion of young ladies of fifty sum­ mers. more or less. Miss Calista Hadley rendering of the leading character. Miss Gorden, a curious escruciatingly pious spinster and withal, a man-hater from necessi­ ty. could hardly have been surpassed by one more deeply interested that was the fair young actress. Thc characters in this dialogue were all well sustained. It was one of the very best of the evening’s entertainment. A Medley of Song by Miss Wightman. Sweczey. Bell, Blanch. Newton. Phillips and Bownc was very laughable and capitally sung. "Barbara Frietchie" by Miss Emma Swezey was a fine effort. This speaker was somewhat disturbed by the incessant chatter of the little folk behind thc scenes, yet all who heard her voice say she did well. A sermon by Charles M. Knappen was loudly applauded. His fine face and intelligent We’d like you to meet our new crew trainers Crew trainers (left to right) Pam Miller, Robin Haight, Kolene Hall, Patty Orr, Nancy Contreras. At McDonald’s we want to guarantee that our customers get the quality, service, and cleanliness that you expect. That’s why we’ve created new crew trainer positions. Every new Mcdonald’s employee will be trained on all of our procedures that are designed for customer satisfaction. We’re not perfect — but 1215 W. State St. we’re always trying! Hastings 1 eye, hardly indicated thc "oncdicated man" he claimed to be. "Pyramid of Beauty " was a Tableaux and many thought this the finest exercise of the evening. It was beautifully represented, and of that character of Tableaux which "hew" (cuts) their way straight to the heart and arc treasured there forever. It was a picture of youthful beauty and innocence which maturer minds love and which always brings up swcc| memories of thc past. It is a noble tribute to human nature that such pictures are universal­ ly admired, a sweet thought, that for the time envy, pride, love of position, etc., sink to forgetfulness and thc whole work becomes kin. May the lives of the youthful performers ever he as pure, peaceful and beautiful ans were their “Pyramid of Beauty . " “The Power of Example”, an essay read by Moss Alffa Upjohn, was universally admired and received that attention from thc large au­ dience which its merits as a literary produc­ tion deserved. This essay is superior to most of these usually read at school exhibitions and mirrored for its authress sterling good sense, decided ability and an acquaintance with the pure in reason, much ahead of her years. Thc beautiful reference to the Apostles and their examples and her prayer for thc world to be like them, is a fine theme and under the writers touch, fully impressed upon her hearers. Thc "May Queen" by Mary Bella Wightman is worthy of mention in this record. Miss W. well deserves her reputation as a good reader and a faithful student. For distinct articulation and correctness of pronunciation her effort was not surpassed. One of the most appreciated and best ex­ ecuted exercise, was the duct by Misses Julie Holbrook, and Calosta Hadley. These young ladies gave fair promise of making no small addition to thc musical talent of our village. Both possess good voices and excellent musical tastes. We. but reflect the general ex­ pression in saying that more ducts of this character, would have added largely to thc very interesting program of exercises presented. ••May Queen was a most charming Tableaux by a dozen hide sylphs was an im portant feature of thc evening. • The Spelling Class" was an excellent take off on thc superficiality of boarding schools. It also well reflected the petulance crimination and recrimination of childhood. The funnvfcatures of this exercise were thc definition's, which, for high souding words and adjectives long drawn out surpassed Prof. Julus Caesar jambal in his palmiest days. Dare and Do" paper by Charles Atkins was very well spoken. The paper read by Misses Callista Hadlcv and Julie Holbrook was made up of three ex­ cellent articles. Thc first. Parables, reduced to the comprehension of Hastingites. and con­ tained some very sharp hints was fully ap­ preciated. We trust that thc "powers to be" heard it and will act upon its suggestions. No better readers could have been selected. Both arc regarded by their teachers and thc com­ munity as among the best readers of thc Union School. And they arc classed among the best students of our village. There were many other exercises worthy of mention, but our space forbids. We will only add that the managers of the exhibition deserve great praise for the admirable manner in which the program was carried out; and that thc excellent music of thc Orchestra band added largely to lhe evenings’ entertainment. At the close of the exercise, a gentleman from Canada offered a series of resolutions in commendation of teachers, managers, and the Orchestra band, which was passed. And thus dosed thc exercises of thc Union School. Mr. Stewart, has made a faithful and valuable seachcr. He drew around him a corps of assistants who with himself have labored diligently and successfully for the advance­ ment of our educational interests. In common with nine-tenth of our citizens we wish to see them continued in positions they have filled so eminently and well. 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The event was hosted by their children, grandchildren and great grand­ children. Attending from Lake Odessa were cousins. Geraldine Klahn. Murcia Rafflcr and Laurel Garlinger. Rev. and Charles Richards ha\c returned from vacation. During his absence thc pulpit was filled by Rev. Lewis Buchner, director of Lansing Street Ministry, and Rev. Emerson Minor of Plainwell who had served as interim pastor in thc spring. Fiona Yip of Hong Kong, who spent thc last school year with thc Don Goodcmoot family and graduated at Lakewood High School, has returned to Michigan after two months with her parents. She is now enrolled as a freshman at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. She spent the weekend with the James Valentine family after her arrival. Twenty-seven campers from Central U.M. Church spent the weekend of August* 15-17 at Lakeview Camp. Seven others joined them on Saturday for golfing, a shared meal and homemade ice cream. The Ionia County chapter of MARSP will meet on Thursday. September 18 at the Easton Church near Saranac for a noon lun­ cheon. A Belding librarian will speak on ser­ vices available from thc Alvah Belding library. All retied school personnel are welcome to attend. Reservations may be made by calling 374-8420. The Centennial committee has been meeting monthly at thc Page Memorial Building making plans for thc June 1987 centennial of thc village. A concert, style show, exhibits, dance, and parade arc some of thc events planned thus far. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society holds its first meeting of its 19th year at Lake Manor on September 4 at 7:30 p.m. with a speaker from the Michigan History division Mrs. James Brandt is thc new president. John Waite of Brooksville, spent two days in late August at thc Page Building meeting local people who have items to include in the history of thc village which he is writing in preparation for the centennial. John is descended from thc pioneer Haskins tamily of Odessa township. His interest in local history dates to his youth when he began collecting new stories and obituaries of early residents. Part of hi., vacation time was spent with his parents. Richard and Joyce Waite, of 92nd Street. Alto. At the August luncheon of U.M.W. at Central Church. Dclocs Norton of Lansing brought a delightful program entitled "Foods of the Bible." Other guests attended from Morrison Lake and Toronto, and from Hastings and Mrs. Margueriete Kaechele and Mrs. Ruth Anna Turner. Lakewood Schools opened their doors for students Tuesday. August 26 with classes beginning al 8:30 a.m. with the exception of Sunfield, which starts at 8:15 a.m.. and cafeteria lunches were served thc first day. Thc new faces of elementary staff members arc Mary Starring, elementary vocal music: Dan Bcnningficld. Sunfield sixth grade: Kathy Barnum. Sunfield kindergarten; Kay Schmuck. Sunfield developmental kindergarten; Becky Stark. Woodland second grade. Secondary teachers al thc high school are Dave VanNoord. social studies: Sue Peacock, special education; Michele Long, special education; and David Pugh, instrumental music. Administrators include Jerry Southgate, high school principal; and Russ Ainslie. West Elementary school principal. Jim Walts, high school history teacher, has resigned :o accept a position as assistant high school principal at the Belding schools. That position as well as two support staff positions, a teacher’s aide and a secretary at the West Elementary are being filled. Congratulations to Ethel Carey, a resi­ dent at the Lake Manor apartments who was honored Sunday with an open house to celebrate her 80th birthday. Happy birthday to Blanche Foltz and Laura Tusker on their 80th. They were remembered with card showers. Gladys Cook was recently surprised when her family gathered at thc Lake Odessa Com­ munity Center to celebrate her 93rd birthday with 66 in attendance to extend greetings to her which included four families from five generations. Congratulations arc extended to Gary Shade and bride. Leona Husman. who were married Saturday in a ceremony on thc lawn of his parents home. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Shade of Woodbury. A reception followed at the Shade home. New neighbors on Second Avenue are Michael and Joyce McDonald and son of Nashville, who have purchased and arc residing in the former Pal Jack house. Ethel (Mrs. Howard) Haddix is at her home on Lapo Road, cast of thc village, until she decides what her plans will be. She had an auction sale recently as her husband is at pre­ sent al the Cascade Care Ccntr and had been hospitilized at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids with pneumonia. His condition is not good and he has been in hospitals and nursing homes, since he was hit by a car about six months or more ago. The relatives of Reine Peacock have returned to their homes after spending two weeks at cottages at Jordan Lake and enjoyed parties and visiting. Tuesday evening a cookout was held at the home of Tom and Lois Peacock and attending were Sisters Carmella. Magdalena. William Mary. Margaret. Sheila and Domonic Marie; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kohl. Dena, Jeff, Pam and Mary; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock and Michelle; Mr. and Mrs. Duane Glasgow and Jim; Mrs. Morris Carey Jr.; Carolyn and Sheri Peacock; Reine Peacock and Ruth Sessions. Continued on next page Our ComplimentsloThe Chef And AllThe StaffWl �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 4,1986 - Page 7 Woodland News Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Chase head Monday that her .xxtsin, Dallas Lehman, of Scottville died over thc weekend. His son, Everett Lehman, who lives in Calif., was ex­ pected to arrive early this week to help make funeral arrangements. Dallas' father and Hildred and Carl Lehman’s father were cousins. Dallas' father, Clint, was from Woodland. His mother was Effie Wheeler, and she also was from Woodland. They went to Scottville soon after their marriage and Dallas was bom there and always lived there. His wife, Elsie Forman Ixhman. is also from Woodland. She is still living in Scottville. Lawrence and Hildred plan to attend the funeral late this week with her brother, Carl Lehman, who now lives in the Bellevue area. Mr. and Mrs. Garold McMillen drove in bad weather, rain, etc., to Cadillac and Traverse City recently where they met their grandson, Robin, and his wife, Lorin, and the McMillen’s great grandson, Gabriel McMillen, all of Maple City. Thc motels were all having thc busiest week they could remember; so they stayed nine miles up the Traverse Peninsula. Later both the senior McMillens and Robin’s family went to Lceland. Robin and his family left after his visit with his grandparents to spend thc winter in Port Townsend, Wash. Garold and Mcrccdcth visited Sutton’s Bay and Lake Leelanau before they came home by Highway 22 and enjoyed thc scenery. After thc chicken barbecue in Woodland Saturday evening, some members of Woodland Lions Club went to the Niethamer home on Carlton Center Road to celebrate Tom's birthday. Those who attended the im­ promptu party were Clayton and Evelyn Goodrich. Kay and Irene Moore, Gene and Frances Reuther, John and Opal Booher. Harold and Nell Stannard. Jim and Cathy Lucas, Bob and Virginia Crockford, Clyde and Dorene Shoemaker. Garold and Mcccdcth McMillen, George Schaibly, Art Meade, Leroy and Joyce Flcssner and Jean Bcrkle from Watervliet. Tom arrived late because he had shown his pictures of historic Woodland in the village office building aftr the chicken dinner was over. When he arrived, thc guests in each room sang "Happy Birthday” to him as he entered lhe room. Mrs. Niethamer served a cake and ice cream to the well-wishers. Jean Burkle arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kay Moore Saturday evening in time to attend Tom Niethamer's birthday celebration Lake Odessa News Congratulations to Edna ard Hobart Carpenter who enjoyed a card shower for their 65th wedding anniversary which was August 30. They reside in a mobile home at thc Lakewood Mobile Home Estates. No special celebration was held because of the health of the couple. Larry and Bonnie Balli and family have returned to Indonesia after spending the sum­ mer here with parents Don and Adeline Eckman, grandparents Howard and Ethel Haddix and families. They are employed as teachers in Indonesia and lived here in their home purchased from the Haddix's as Mr. and Mrs. Haddix resided in their mobile home nearby. Thc Balli's sold their home to Ionia people before leaving. byc^nn.^ after thc events in the park. On Sunday she took her mother. Ethlyn Burkle. who now lives in Provincial House. Hastings, to Lans­ ing to have dinner with Mary lone Burkle. thc widow of Carlyle Burkle. who was lhe son of Elhlyn and thc brother of Jean Bonnie McLeod fell in her yard and injured her leg. She is on cruthcs for a while. Woodgrove Christian-Brethren Parish Church in Coats Grove is planning z "Woodgrove Prairie Companion" program of about an hour and a half of wit. stories, and fun. This program is being prepared and will be presented entirely by church members. It will be in the style of "Prairie Home Compa­ nion." thc popular public television show. Carl and Jerry’s School of thc Harmonica is one of thc sponsors. "Woodgrove Prairie Companion" is a fun­ draiser for Habitat for Humanity, a ministry dedicated to the elimination of poverty housing. A lime of refreshments and visiting will follow the program The Woodland Sesquiccntcnnial Com­ mission met Monday evening last week in thc Lions’ Den. Members who attended were George Schaibly, Earl Engle. Tom Niehtamcr, Lawrence Chase, Shirley Kilmer, Harold Stannard and Barbara Dalton. Non­ member attending was Cathy Lucas. Thc group discussed surveying cemeteries, chur­ ches and veterans for the history book. They particularly discussed how to include those World War II veterans who came to Woodland and participated in the life of thc village and the township after thc war and arc not on any lists of men leaving this area to go to thc war. Thc same problem exists for Korean War and Vietnam vetrans in that there is no official list. Having a sheet for these people to write their names and a brief history of their service fot the history book placed in both the bank and Classic's w^> discussed. The committee would like to have each person's experiences in 25 words or less. They finally decided to put articles in the local newspapers asking all veterans of World War 11, Korea and Vietnam, who now live in Woodland Township, to cither leave their names and history at the bank or at Classic's or send it or give it to any member of the Sesqukxntennial commission. The committee discussed renting gas stoves to cook the two dinners they plan to serve dur­ ing the celebration if electricity in the park is inadequate to use electrical equipment. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Enness were visited by his sister-in-law, Helen Enness, of North Fort Meyers, Florida, last week. She attended Lakewood Methodist Church with them on Sunday morning. Woodland Fire Department was called to thc Ed Miller house in Woodbury Thursday night. Thc house is across the street frm thc store in Woodbury, and it burned completely. Woodland took one fire engine to thc fire and other fire departments were there. On Friday, around noon, a fire started in the trailer owned by Ron Makley. It was set up for living on Brown Road near Beech Street. The Woodland Fire Department took two fire engines but the trailer was a total loss. Ron is a son of Lloyd Makley who suffered a heart attack on the same day as the fire. He was taken to Pennock Hospital. Lawrence and Hildred Chase spent most of four days at the Prairieville Farm Days celebration. They left home on Thursd*-' when Gordon Chase took his motor honx k Prairieville for them to use The) came t*'* for a few hours on Saturday evening to *** with thc Lions Club barbecued chicken d'1’ net. then returned to Prairieville where tbri participated in thc events until Mew* evening. . Thc Chases were inducted into the Fannert Hall of Fame in 1984. and this year served c® thc committee with four other couples select thc 1986 inductees. They called 00 ab*»ut 50 couples in the state during the *>n;cr to interview. review and select eleven coup*® to be inducted last week. Pancake and sausage breakfasts were sen* ed every morning from 7 a.m. until everyo** was feu. but on Sunday, they had to stop ing before everyone had breakfast so the ar® could be prepared for the church service by 10 a m. The crowds of people just could not all attended thc concert. Hildred said she and Lawrence rented a golf cart to get around to the fields full of exhibits- MAEH holding ‘Fun Day’ today at fairgrounds board of commissioners August 26. 1986 of rfw_rt®U’or ,T’e®’,n9 ol ’b* Barry County Board y*n’T,'*»iOner» was called te order ot 9 30 o.m. August 26 1986 by Chairperson Col• Roll call was taken Seven (7) members were m-k*?1' Coleman Dean. Hoare: Kiel. Landon . *'e/ ond Williamson. None absent. me beginning of the meeting oil present stood P'tcged allegiance to the flog. moved by Kiel support by Landon to approve the of the August 12 1986 meeting. Motion corned. ’ Moved by Williamson, support by Landon lo op- RESOLUTION WHEREAS. Senator Mitch Irwin stated in his letfar dated July 11. 1986 that he hod no objections to •he removal of his tie-bar SJR ”L” to 511 ond SB 591. and WHEREAS. Senator Irwin also slated within his let•er of July 11.1986 that four year terms for County Commissioners would provide stability ond continui­ ty in our State and County governments, resulting in better government for our people. NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the Borry County Board of Commissioners respectfully request that the tie-bar SJR "L" be removed from SB 591 and •hat SB 591 be reported out of committee ond mov­ ed to the Senate floor for passage. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolu­ tion be sent to Seantors Engler; Binsfeld: Ar•hurhultz; Corbin; ond. Irwin. Motion carried. Chairperson Coleman staled that no decision has been mode on the sole of the 4-H camp at this time. The Board has only directed counsel to investigate The Barry County Extension Service invites everyone to attend thc Michigan Association of Extension Homemakers (MAEH) "Ft® Day" slated for Thursday. Sept 4 beginning al 10 a.m. in the Community Building at the Fairgrounds. Anyone interested can bring a hobby or craft to show and share at thc day of activity and fun. At I p.m.. Jan Hartough. Home Economist from the Extension Service, will present a program on "housekeeping hints". Bessie Myers, the new county chairperson, will preside al thc festivities. Hastings girl to attend Interlochen Interlochen Arts Academy. Interlochen, has announced thc acceptance of Kimberly Kay Fox. daughter of Charles A. and Julia K. Fox, 3350 McKeown Rd.. Hastings, for the fall term beginning Setember 16. According to the Academy Admissions Department, the talented 12th grader will pursue studies in the tuba. Celebrating its 25th anniversary year, In­ terlochen Arts Academy is the nation’s first private boarding high school to offer intensive training in music, dance, theatre, creative writing, stage design and production and all major visual arts. High school students aged 13 to 17 come from all over the world to attend thc famou< Academy-somctimes called "Fame in the Woods"--located on 1,200 wooded acres in northwestern lower Michigan. Academy alumni include television actress Meredith Baxter-Birney, composer George Crumb. Martha Graham principal dneer Peter Sparl­ ing and "Star Wars" animation artist Wendy Midencr. About two decades ago, a group of enterprising people first openeo the doors to what has ever since been a favorite local eatery. In that time, not a whole lot lias changed in the way they run things. The menu’s simple. But the rood is always hot, fresh and wholesome. A lot of the staff works for free. And most provide their own cars and gasoline so the operators can still offer home delivery. And, as it’s always been over the years, they’ve never once made a red cent to show for it all. But they did manage to make firm believers out of us. They’re Mealson Wheels, after all. So while it is not surprising that they are not in business to make a profit, they still have to pay their bills like everyone else to stay in business. Otherwise, hundreds of home­ bound senior citizens and hundreds more less-fortunate people might go hungry every day. So when they fed us the facts on their cash flow problem, we gave tiiem the line of credit they needed to keep things rolling. Not iust because we’re bankers. But because, more importantly, we’re part of the community. You see, at Fi-st of America Bank we think non-profit organizations like Meals on Wheels, who make sure that those in need do not go hungry, are something everyone will eventually profit from some day. THE REGULAR MEETING _ OF THE BARRY COUNTY the agenda, as amended. Motion carried. vhoirpefton Coleman expressed the Board's symPOmy lo the family of Dan Rose. Chairperson Coleman also acknowledged lhe 0 Elected Official of the Year Award given lo 'nntissi°ner Hoare by the Michigan Community action Agency. ri/?,*Out °*h®f correspondence was read by '-hairperson Coleman. Limited public comment was called for. Various committee reports were called for. Moved by Hoare, support by Williamson to have a resolution drafted in support of SB 591 (four year ’•tms for commissioners) ond to move it out of commmee ond back on Senate floor for passage. The resolution is to be sent to Senator Engler. Motion carried. be accommodated in two and a half hours. On Friday night Kitty Wells. Redd StewartPec Wee King and Bobby Hankinds, famous country singers, performed at the Farmers Hall of Fame celebration, and 2,800 people ioKeep Meals OnWheds Rolling. Legal Notice ways to sell the comp. Commissioner Williamson said that the Calhoun/Barry Growth Alliance contract has recieved final approval. The report of the Abstract office was recieved ond placed on file. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoare to pay the Miscellaneous Claims, in the amount of $20,310.57 from the General Fund, and $150.20 in claims from the Low Library Fund. Roll call was token. Seven (7) yeas. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by London to cor­ rect and error on the August 12. 1986 budget Ad­ justment. The Jail 101-351-979 account should be in­ creased by $300. and the Sheriff’s budget should be decreased by $300. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Hoare to ap­ propriate to the Community Action Agency o’ SouthCentral Michigan monies by Barry County to pick up the administrative costs of the Senior Aide Program, for the balance of the year, at a cost of $1,922 and seriously consider funding the program tin 1987. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon that the County provide Blue Cross, os per "COBRA ", ot a premium cost to qualified beneficiaries of 102% of the Blue Cross cost, the County Clerk Is to receive the premium at least ten days in advance of due dote for coverage to continue. Motion carried. Russell Stanton. Orangeville Township supervisor, appeared before the Board. Mr. Stanton spoke to the Board regarding the conflict of Interest on an Equalization Department employee assisting In the assessing process in a township. Several township supervisors spoke their views on this matter. Mov­ ed by Wlliamson. support by Hoare that the matter be referred to the Personnel Commltte for further legal counsel and recommedalion. Moved by Hoare, support by London that the Com­ missary Account at the Barry County Sheriff's Department be approved and continued. Motion carried. Moved by Hoare. support by Landon that the minutes of the Barry County Transit August 25. 1986 meeting be recieved and placed on file, and the July expenditures, in the amount of $17,291.41 be ap­ proved. Motion carried. Attorney William Maybee, representing the Borry County Porks and Recreation Commission, was pre­ sent ond requested the placing of the milloge ques­ tion on the ballot at the November General Election. Moved by Hoare. support by Kiel to ploce the question on the boilot on November 4, 1986. Mo- SpeM Lube. Oil Filter Sift®5 GET TOP NOTCH SERVICE! Include* up to 5 qts. 10W40 oil, AC oil filter, complete chasis lubrication, complete safety In­ spection including fluids, belts and hoses, check tire pressure. lion corned unonimously Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon lo ap­ prove the three year contract with David Griffith and Associates, and the Choir be authorized to sign (re Indirect Cost). Motion carried Moved by Hoare. support by Kiel that a special meeting be held on September 2 1996 ot9 J0o m to discuss with architects the possible remodeling of lhe Courthouse. The meeting to be held m the Commissioner s room. Motion carried unanimously Moved by Kiel, support by Williamson to approve the two year step raise ol Katherine Courier, in the Register ol Deeds office TOPS 05 $6 79 per haw $14,124 annually, effective September 4. 1986 Mo tian carried Moved by Kiel, support by Hoare to approve the one yeor step raise ol Tim James, in the District Court office. PROF 04. $9.31 per hour $19 365 an­ nually. effective retroactive to August 3. 1986. Mo lion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Dean to approve the two yeor step raise ol Sue VondeCor. in the Treasurer's office. TOPS 07. $7.75 per hour. $16,120 annually, effective September 4. 1986. Motion carried. It was reported that a thirty (30) day s ck leave was granted to Cindy Smith, ol the Equalization Department. Moved by Dean, support by Landon that the agreement with Mid-Counties Consortium for an employee at the Animal Shelter not be exercised due to a conflict in the contract. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Hoare that a pressure sprayer by purchased for use at the animal Shelter, at a cost of $540. Costs to be split between the Building ond Grounds funds and Animal Shelter funds. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Hoare that a Honeywell system be purchased for the Courthouse ond Annex buildings, lor energy savings, at a cost of $6,050 ond also enter Into a maintenance con­ tract for the boiler at an annual cost of $2,261. to be paid quarterly. Roll coll was token. Six (6) yeas: Coleman; Hoore; Kiel, Landon; McKelvey, ond. Williamson. One (I) noy: Dean. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Hoare that the following safety ond energy savings items be com­ pleted by Carrier Construction, ot a cost not to ex­ ceed $6,780 Repair deck on lire escope cl Annex; Rebuild inside basement stairs in Annex; Minor repair to stairs to second floor in Annex; Reinforce landing to basement In Courthouse; Construct plywood cover lor pipe chose in Courthouse base­ ment; Construct formica countertop for Abstract of­ fice: Provide ond install sell-storing storm ond screens on sash windows at Courts ond Low. Tuck point under front window ot Courts ond low. con­ struct masonry chimney extension ond new cop at courts and Low to be two (2) feet above existing high roof. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Williamson to ad­ journ to Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter ond a possible real esla’e sole. Mc’ion car­ ried unanimously ot 11:30 o.m. Regular session began again at 11:45 o.m. Mov 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Keep that great GM feeling with genuine GM parts. If storting your lawnmower teams you gasping for air. RESOLUTION WHEREAS. The Honorable Richard N. Loughrin has dedicated his professional life to the people of the Stale of Michigan by serving as Wexford County Clerk (1949-1950): Prosecuting and Assistant Pro securing Attorney (1951-1962; Probate Judge for Kent County (1962-1974); Public Administrator for Kent County (1963-1969); ond Acting Public Ad­ ministrator for Ottawa county (1964-1967); ond. WHEREAS. The Honorable Richard N. Loughrin was appointed to the Probate Bench of Borry County on August 118. 1975 ond hos been re-elecied on two occasions since that time; ond WHEREAS. The Honorable Richard N. Loughrin hos served on many State and local boards ond commit lees in on attempt to enhance services for the adults and children of this Court ond County; ond WHEREAS. The Honorable Richard N. Loughrin has decided to retire from the Probate and Juvenile Court Bench after many years of public service. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Barry County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the people of Barry County, recognize the service and dedication of the Honorable Richard N. Loughrin. ond do hereby declare the 19th day of August. 1986 os JUDGE LOUGHRIN DAY" in Barry Ccvnty. ANO BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board sends it thanks to Judge Loughrin and wishes him well in any and all future endeavors. CAROLYN G. COLEMAN, Chairperson Norvol E. Thaler. County Clerk The Strickland Agency, Inc. 301 South Michigan, Hastings Comer ot Michigan ond Center Phone 945-3215 There is more than one farm insurance company! Cail us! COMMERCIAL FOREST HEARING DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice Is hereby given, that on September 26,1986 at 3:00 p.m., In the USDA Service Center at Hastings, Michigan, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to Inquire whether the lands hereafter described are eligible for listing under Act 94, Public Acts of 1925, as amended, known as the Commercial Forest Act. Inquiry should be made of the Soil Cons. Service as to the room in which the hearing will be held. COUNTY: BARRY TOWN 01N SECTION 25 RANGE 08W SUBDIVISION N2/3 of Wl/2 OF SW 114 BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES 17. "Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery The following are the most Day" (Disney) popular video cassettes as they 18. "The King and F (CBS-Fox) appear in next week's issue of 19. ’’House" (New World) Billboard magazine. Copyright 20. "Whitney Houston The No. 1 Video 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc. Hits" (Music Vision) Reprinted with permission. VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS VIDEOCASSETIE SALES 1. "Back to the Future" (MCA) l/'Jane Fonda's New Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 2. “The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 3. "Alice in Wonderland" (Disney) 4. "Alien" (CBS-Fox) 2. "Spies Like Us" (Warner Bros.) 3. "Murphy’s Romance" (RCA-Columbia) 4. "The Jewel of lhe Nile" (CBS-Fox) 5. "Iron Eagle" (CBS-Fox) 5. "Back to lhe Future" (MCA) 6. “Wh;te Nights" (RCA-Columbia) 6. "Kathy Smith's Body Basics" (JCI) 7. "Jagged Edge" (RCA-Columbia) 7. "Pinocchio" (Disney) 8. "House" (New World) 8. "Jane Fonda's Workout" 9. "Delta Force" (Media) 10. "Enemy Mine" (CBS-Fox) 9. “Clue" (Paramount) 11 .“The Hitcher" (Thom-EMl-HBO) ’ 10. "Casablanca" (CBS-Fox) 12. “A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: 11. “Miami Vice-The Prodigal Son" Freddy's Revenge’ (Media) (MCA) 12. "Murphy's Romance" 13. "Cocoon" (CBS-Fox) 14. "Youngblood" (MGM-UA) (RCA-Columbia) 13. “White Nights" (RCA-Columbia) 15. "Witness" (Paramount) 14. “ Automatic GolF (Video Associates) 15. "Prime Time" (Karl-Lorimar) 16. “Iron Eagle" (CBS-Fox) •**•>*! MOTORS COtPOBAnO" Afternoon session colled to order at 1 00 p.m. by choir Coleman with oil seven commissioners present. A rezoning request was received for rezoning of certain property in Section six (6) of Thornapple Township from H zone to RL-1 zone. Planning ond Zoning Director David Koons spoke to the Board ex­ plaining the zoning request and reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended op provol of the zoning request A-86-3. James Fisher representing Mr. ond Mrs. Noffke the present pro perty owners spoke in favor of the re-zoning. Fredrick Boncher representing many of the property owners around Duncan Lake, spoke against op provol of the re-zoning. Moved by Williamson support by Landon that the request for rezoning Z-86 3 be denied roll coll was token. Six (6) yeas: Kiel. Landon. McKelvey. William son. Colemon, and Hoare. One (1) nay: Dean. Mo­ tion carried. Moved by Hoare. support by London that certain pieces ol office furniture in the Probate Court be pur­ chased from Judge loughrin at o cost of $851. Mo­ tion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Hoore to file all cor­ respondence ond reports. Motion carried. Moved by Hoare. support by Dean to adjourn the meeting to September 2, 1986. or the call of the Chair. Motion carried. (9-4) (Karl-Lorimar) •ervfc* How*: Monday 8 to8; Tuesday thru Friday 8 lo 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED — MASTER CHARGE • VISA ed fby Hoare support by Williamson to recess until 1:00 p.m. Motion carried. 16. "Clue" (Paramount) 17 “Brazil" (MCA) 18. “ After Hours" (Warner) 19. "Rocky IV" (CBS-Fox) 20. "Best of Times" (Embassy) Brought to you exclusively by... Music Center IX W StAfe St. Downtown Hut rqi 1435 SOUTH HANOVER STREET O FIRST °F AMERICA WCre Community Banks First. PHONE 945-2425 94S-42B4 �Page 8 — rhe Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 4,1986 ■■■ in in 1985 Fall Sports FIDHTI PREVIEW ★ Hastings * Delton-Kellogg ★ Maple Valley * Lakewood ★ Thornapple-Kellogg 1986 Hastings football: (front row left to right) Troy Burch, Kacy McDonald, Chad Casey, Mike Eastman, Mike Karpinski, Kyle Trahan, Cliff Clouse, Frank Winans, Rob Williams, Roger Byykkonen, Alan Fouty (second row) Ron Bustance, Corey Wilson, Jamie Adams, Troy Ziegler, Dan Pickard, Greg Heath. Paul Roy, Brian Hinton (third row) Matt Schmader, Bryon Hubbell, Lee Doxtader, Kevin Kelley. Scott Benner. Bob Makley, Lee Nichols, Mark Mat­ thews, John Gergen, Micah Murphy, Scot Mueller (back row) Mark Slocum, Jessie Lyons, Victor Connor, Bill Rodgers, Jeff Simpson, Paul Fulmer, Tom Mathews, Brad Campbell. Jeft Rodenbeck, Matt Spencer, Scott Weller. JIP । t urvmr .. __ umrac x Saxon gridders should contend for Twin Valley title * .CT LUtWM /T <«= UCTOB — UEWE 1986 Lakewood football: (front row) Tom Raymond, Brian Prysock, Brian Potter, Brian Weslow, Mark Schulert, Mark O'Mara, Royal Shilton, Drew Senters (second row) Jason Moore, Andrew Markwart, Craig Hartzler, Brent Hllley, Scott Stoepker, Jack Spratto, Mark Peters, Mike Shapley (third row) Leon Sutherland, Cortney Collison, Todd Jenks, Kirk Eldridge, Ted Casarez, Troy Eggers, Tony Makley. Joe Leonard (fourth row) Mike Hopkins. Tony Gardner, Chris Tabb, Scott Nelson, Nick Ackley, Rick Stank, T.J. Woodcock, Joe Tibble (fifth row) Dave VanNoord, Dan Warren and Mike O'Mara. Whether Jeff Simpson agrees with his counterparts or not, several other Twin Valley coaches believe Hastings has the talent to make a run for the 1986 league crown. But Simpson isn't so sure. With only 10 let­ termen including four starters returning, the Saxons have some bonifide holes both offen­ sively and defensively — a fact the fifth year Saxon coach fully realizes. “I don’t know how good we are." admits Simpson, who team compiled a 5-4 mark to finish third a year ago. "We looked good in our scrimmage (against Plainwell). In all the years we’ve played them nobody has ever dominated, but this year we looked real strong.” Simpson says a key for his team is avoiding die mental letdowns and mistakes that plagued Hastings a year ago. Those problems may be the most obvious in the offensive and defen­ sive lines where Hastings has only one starter back, senior tri-captain guard Kyle Trahan 175). "We’re unproven in both lines," admits Simpson. Joining Trahan as returning offensive starters arc senior Mike Karpinski (5-11, 160) Inexperience big factor in Lakewood football success After spending 10 years climbing the head freshmen to assistant varsity football coaching ladder. Dan Warren finally has paid his dues and earned his postion as head varsity coach this fail. And he may not have picked the best of all seasons for his debut. Faced with the loss of 18 of 22 positions through graduation, two suspensions, and a critical injury, Warren is already saddled with more problems than some coaches face in years. “We’ve had all sorts of bad luck, but we’re still working at it,” admits Warren, who isn’t asking for any sympathy for his program. "We'll come out and play good football." That may be true, but Lakewood will have to do it without the help of much senior guidance. Only Brian Weslow (6-3, 184) at split end. Brian Potter (6-3, 200) at quarter­ back. Craig Hartzler (6-0, 160) at split end and defensive back.and Royal Shilton (6-2, 178) return as starters and Hartzler broke his shoulder blade and won’t be back until mid­ season. Two other potential starters were suspended, leaving Lakewood with a cache of problems even before thc first kickoff. Lakewood, which compiled a 5-4 record in 1985, does have seven oJicr returning let­ termen in end-defensive back Brent Hilley (6-0. 155), tailback-linebacker Mark O’Mara (5-10, 212), guard-linebacker Brian Prysock (5-11, 167), quarterback-defensive back Tom Raymond (5-10, 168). tackle Mark Schulert (6-0. 185). end Drew Senters (6-0, 140). and end-defensive back Jack Spratto (5-7. 129). Because of the team’s inexperience, Warren shrugs when asked how good his first varsity team can be. "It’s hard to say," he admits. "We’ll have to fill in the lines early. If not, it’s gonna be a long season. "We’re in a competitive league. We’ll just have to be competitive and come out ann play. at quarterback, junior Jared Carrigan (5-9. 175) at tailback, and senior split end Mike Eastman (5-11, 170). Karpinski completed 47 percent (59-of-126) of his passes a year ago for 849 yards and 8 touchdowns. He started four games at quarterback as a sophomore. "Few teams have a three-ycar quarter­ back." says Simpson. "That speaks for itself.” Carrigan rushed for 444 yards a year ago while Eastman caught 20 of Karpinski's passes for 234 yards. Other returning letterwinners include Roger Byykkonen (5-11, 215) and Rob Williams (6-0, 185) at tackle, Chad Casey (6-1. 193) at center. Newcomers Scott Weller (6-1, 155) at end, Mark Matthews (6-0, 175) at tight end. and Paul Roy (5-10, 180) at center could also start. Defensively, Karpinski intercepted five passes at safety a ycSir ago while Trahan could develop into one of thc league's belter linebackers. Eastman is u starter at defensive back. Weller could also help thc secondary. Roy should see action nt linebacker, Steve Morris (6-0, 175) may play one end spot and Simpson Hastings High School Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Lakewood Hillsdale Manhail Sturgis Coldwater Homecoming Harper Creek AJbton Delton has a host of talented young noseguards to use. Defending champion Marshall, with prac­ tically the same cast of characters which won 8 of 9 games a year ago, is the title frontrun­ ner, says Simpson. Sturgis and Coldwater, with senior-dominated teams, will be tough with Lakevicvj^young. but always talented. Simpson says Hastings fits somewhere in the first division. "Thc title is up for grabs," he notes. "In thc Twin Valley there is always at least one surprise a year; somebody always comes on. There have been five teams bunched up for four years." Thc problem is how well thc juniors and non­ playing seniors from a year ago come through. Top to bottom we’re inexperienced." That youth is particularly reflected on defense, where three members of thc secon­ dary. thc entire line and most of the linebackers are new. Offensively, the passing combination of Potter to Weslow will make opponents highlight films. Lakewood High School VARSITY FOOTBALL Sept 6 HaBtlOM H 730 1986 Maple Valley Lions: (front row left to right) Steven Ainsworth, Rob Snyder, David Benit, Mickey Tilley, Doug Franklin, Randy Planck, Adam Brumm, Matt Ewing. Glenn Ewing (second row) Mickey Collier, Jeff Campeau, Matt Mc­ Clelland, Dale Dickinson, Jeff Fisher, Scott Carpenter, Mike Long, Tim Imes, Eric Baker, Pat Hagon (third row) Chris Thompson, Paul Bell. Mitch Collier, Drew Pixley, George Steinbrecher, Brian Ainsworth, Don Siple, Wilison Ashley, Gary Stonge, Guenther Mittelstaedt, John Bradenburg (fourth row) Rob Cook, Dan Laverty, Sherman Reid, Greg Flower Matt Owen, Richard Meade, Dan Kellogg. ' Lions may not roar in 1986 SMAA season 1986 Delton football: R.VanHelie, K. Morand, D.Scott, S. O'Meara, D. Campbell, J. Blesch, J. Brunner, D. Baker, B.Wesom (second row) B. Ingle, B. Weimen. T.Leto, K.Miller, M. Jones, J.Rogers, T.Johnson, G.White. W.Adams, E.Riddle (third row) K.Miller, S.DeMondoi, J. Kohler, M.Gallagher. B.Caffrey, C.Haven, J.Cook, T.Giesbrecht □.Gordon (fourth row) Fred Pessell, Gordy Christianson, R.Blesch. B. Mazei. T.Leinaar, J.Riochey, S.Smith, coach Erb, Rob Heethuis. Winless season not on Panther season agenda One season like 1985 is more than enough for Rob Heethuis. No way does he care to suf­ fer through that mess again. And judging by the experience and young talent thc Delton football team possesses, he might not have to. Thc Panthers muddled through a winless 1985 campaign, made infamous by thc forfeiture of three games due to suspensions to 17 Delton players due to training viola­ tions. But 1986 brings a new crop of players with fresh attitudes - all positive, says Heethuis — to Delton’s grid team. "People have no idea how tough it is to go through a season like that." sighs Heethuis •Internally it tore up our team and our entire program. But thc kids have put in a tremen­ dous summer and they're ready to nlav football." H y Continued on Next Pegs The teeth of a powerful Lion defense have been pulled while thc team's offense contains more questions than Jeopardy. At least on the surface, it may seem Maple Valley's football team may be in for rough sledding this fall, but second-ycar coach Guenther Mittelstaedt surprisingly isn’t ready quite yet to reach for the asprin bottle. "I don’t know how good we’ll do." shrugs Mittelstaedt. who guided the Lions to a fine 6-3 mark in his first varsity campaign a year ago. "We're just gonna take one week at a time and do our best." The Lions’ best in 1985 was a punishing defense which recorded 5 shutouts en route to a SMAA ruimcrup finish behind eventual state champion St. Philip. Gone from that defense, however, are 8 starters and worlds of telent. Only senior linebacker George Steinbrecher /A-3 190) and senior backs Glenn Ewing (5-8^ 160) and Matt McClelland (5-9, 170) return“There are . question , marks, notes Mittelstaedt. Offensively, thc situation is only somewhat better. Steinbrecher, and senior Matt Owen (5-10, 160) offer experience at running back while Ewing was thc team's quarterback a year ago. Seniors Drew Pixley (5-10, 207) returns to center while Scott Carpenter (5-11, 150) is back at one end spot. Mittelstaedt lists several newcomers which could help immediately. Sherman Reid (5-8, 170) and Adam Brumm (5-10, 170) at guard. Chris Thomsen (5-8, 150) at defensive end’ sophomore Greg Flower (6-1, 184) at linebacker, and Mike Long (6-2, 184) in thc line should contribute. “We have a lot of young kids that have looked good so far." says Mittelstaedt. Thc sreond-year varsity coach now has a year of experience under his belt at that level but Mittelstaedt. a longtime Lion coach at the junior varsity level, says that won’t change his varsity coaching philosophy. "" rally wasn't that big of deal." notes Mittclstecdi of his switch from junior varsity lo varsity. “There's a few more people inle SHs''sdUf^"COaChi"8SOl^'f“«He calls the 1986 SMAA "tough" with niiTmp'od;^"evuc'Branson "nd Springr,dd "There won't be anybody that isn't eood " ihe'itk'fm Wh° IOOks ,o St tne title frontrunner. Maple Valley Htfi School VARSITY FOOTBALL Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 27 Oct. 3 Oct 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 2a Oct. 31 —Bellevue ’ A . 7:30 Springfield St. Philip h J 730 P^nXid"0™'®""* rennueld William,ion Olivet Parerrr'a Kalamazoo Christian H a J 730 730 H 730 12 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 4,1986 - Page 9 Middleville faces proverbial rebuilding year Middleville'. football team will find out ex­ actly how much juniors can be expected to conlribuu- al the versity level this fall. With only four starters and 10 lettermen returning, first-year Trojan coach John Greenman will have to rely on a potentially talented group of juniors. That core of hallplayers did win nine straight at the junior varsity level a year ago. but Greenman says that fact is all but meaningless. .. ”Thl“ *■» jayvee ball." says Greenman. I here is world of difference between varsity and jayvee hall. “We’ll just try to be the best team we can be in each area. We’re not great in anything. Wc don't have much size and we’re only okay in so fur as being fast." Mark Tasker (5-8, 170) at wingback and Rod Innes (6-1, 190) at guard are the only of­ fensive starters back while Todd Harcek (6-1, 190) at tackle and Rich Smith (6-1. 180) in the secondary are the only defensive returners back. Other reluming letterwinners include B.J. Furrow (60. 170) at tight end. Mark Verlinde (6-1. 160) at defensive back. Greg Wilshire (6-1. 160) at defensive tackle. Mark Kline (5-9, 160) at guard and Mark Drenton (5-11, 190) at tight end. The rest of the team will be juniors, of which Greenman can’t expect loo much. "There’s a huge difference between varsity and jayvee and about all we can ask is that thc players work their tails off.” Greenman likes defending champion God- win. u mners of 8 of 9 games a year ago. Byron Center, which u'ent 7-2. to urede,or the league crown. It'll be particularly Icague. Ki s no* a ucak team in the O-K juc. contends Greenman. "Everybody had rcad\ to play on Friday nights." I Rodee’s MC Building Supply 911 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 10036 M-43 at Pine Lake Rd. Delton, Michigan Smith & Doster FORD Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. 114 N. Grove (M-43) Delton, Michigan 404 E. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Michigan Neil’s Printing and Copy Service Hastings Body Shop 1303 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan 133 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan Mode O’ Day D.J. Electric 108 E. State Hastings, Michigan 222 South Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan Lewis Realty Barry Cleaners 140 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 321 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan Thomapple K VARSITY Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct 24 Oct. 31 Hudsortvillo Godwin Hamilton Byron Center n ISr 6 football: Horon Taber, Stub Murphy, B.J. Furrow, Roy Sldebothon, Brian Verlinde, Doug DeVries, Mark Tasker, Chris Forsythe, Mark Irwin, Paul Rybisk, Mark Cline, Mike Seagar, Billy Thompson (second row) John Raymond, Ross Sprague, Jeff Page, Jeff Kuehn, Mark Drenton, Kevin Martinez, Brad VanSickle, Mike Scnlewle, Bob Dunkleburger, Tim Thompson, John Greenman (third row) Mike Sanford, Steve Hoke, Steve Egleston, John Dryser, Joe Mesak, Ken Kares, Tim Mescar, Todd Harcek, Mark Verlinde, Greg Willshire, Rod In­ nes, Monte Munjoy (fourth row) Lance Patnoude, Chuck Richards, Jason Sutherland, Joe Yates, Andy Cummings Brad VanderArk, Rich Smith, Dave Boshears, Terry Bowen. Kelloqgsvllte Caledonia Lee Comstock Park Wayland Panthers rebound, continued 1986 Hastings basketball: (front row) Nicole Ross, Jackie Barry, Vai Dakin, Laurie Kensington, Amy Bowers, Evelyn Raffler (back row) Ernie Strong, Tracy Heath, Angle Meyers, Dawn Archer, Sua Strong, Martha Dimmers, Heather Prucha. Saxon eagers face tough title defense Stranger things have probably happened, but Ernie Strong isn’t tempted to calculate the odds. After losing three starters including lhe team’s top two players, the second-year Hastings cage coach is realistic in assessing thc odds of improving on last year's outstan­ ding 19-4 mark and Twin Valley co­ championship. What he finds is an extremely young team riddled with question marks. Still, Strong isn’t ready to pack it in quite yet. "Really, with our experience — or lack of it — we can be winning team." he contends. “We want to finish better than .500. but ob­ viously we want higher goals than that." But with just two sutlers and only five let­ termen. Strong realizes the odds of returning another co-championship to Hastings are long. "In our (pre-season) scrimmage, we did not perform well." he says. “We certainly need team should be able to fast break, and with senior forward Sue Strong, the team does possess some frontline experience. After that, however. Strong will rely on several juniors up from a 19-J jayvee team and three girls who saw limited action on varsity a year ago. Collectively, the team is not strong in the shooting department and rebounding is a question mark. Seniors Angie Meyers at center and Nicole Ross and Jackie Barry at guard offer some ex­ perience while junior Heather Pruca, last year’s leading scorer on the jayvee, should contribute immediately. Other juniors Strong will need from thc word go arc center Dawn Archer, forwards Julie Dimmers and Tracy Heath, guards Laurie Kensington, Amy Bowers, and Evelyn Ruffler. Marshall, thc team Hastings divided the Twin Valley championship with, lost four starters and is in much the same shape as Hastings. Coldwater has four starters back and may be considered the title frontrunner. Sturgis has an all-leaguer back in Wendy Beckwith and Albion returns two key starters from a team which was in the championship picture until the end. Hastings fits in the picture somewhere, says Strong, but probably not that close to thc top. ’’We’ll have to struggle to be better than third or fourth,” acknowledges Strong. 3 W 17 24 31 Gull Lake ’ ‘ H Kalamazoo Hackett • A A Greenville Mattawan H Paw Paw , Galesburg Augusta Parchment Kalamazoo Christian Hastings • Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. AH A H A Insurance for your life, home, business and car. State Farm Insurance Scott’s Party Bara - Paul Peterson 329 W. MUI Street Hastings, Michigan Just South of Delton on M-43 Electric Motor Service 1569 S. Hanover Street Hastings, Michigan JC Penney, Inc. 116 East State Street Downtown Hastings Support the businesses who support sports programs! | Barlow Gardens & Florists 123 W. State Street 1505 South Jefferson Hastings, Michigan Summit Steel Processing 519 E. Railroad Street Hastings, Michigan Ionia County National Bank Woodland Office Schondelmayer Hastings Flower Shop 402 N. Michigan Hastings, Michigan Automation Simplified 2396 Bedford Road Hastings. Michigan 730 Insurance & Real Estate 109 West State Street Hastings, Michigan Eaton Federal Savings & Loan 109 S. Main Street Nashville, Michigan 730 730 Homecoming Oct. Oct. Oct Oct. Oct. 329 West Mill Street Hastings, Michigan 1004 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan VARSITY 5 12 19 26 Hastings Sanitary Service 122 West State Street Hastings, Michigan E.W. Bliss Company Despite thc problems, 36 players, including 14 lettermen and starters, answered the bell for this year’s Delton team — a squad Heethuis says can compete with anybody in thc KVA. ’’This team can be as good as what they'll give each other to be," says Heethuis. "The players will have to work with each other and he willing to accept their roles." The team's entire offensive backfield is in­ tact with junior quarterback Tun Leto (5-11, 160) and junior running backs Scott Smith (5-9. 170). and Ric Blesch (5-11. 175) and senior runner Gary White (5-10, 155). "It’s a very fast, very good offensive backfield,” says Heethuis. On the line, junior Kata Miller (6-2, 160) returns at end while senior tackles Wayne Adams (6-1, 190) and Dave Campbell (6-1, 205), an all-county performer, also are back along with junior tackle Todd Giesbrecht (6-0, 205). Defensively, Blesch will play middle linebacker, Adams and Campbell will handle two tackle spots and Leto will play in the secondary. Other returning starters include Joe Blesch (5-9, 150) in the secondary and Jim Brunners (5-9, 160) and Duane Scott (5-9, 160) at ends. Heethuis also says five newcomers should help the team. Karl Miller at linebacker­ fullback, Brett Engle at center, Craig Haven at guard, Shawn O’Meara at tackle­ linebacker, and Ed Riddle at tight end all should be considerable action. Despite the fact the team features 23 juniors — many of them starters — Heethuis discards the inexperienced theory. The team can win now. he says. “We'll be in every game we play,’’ he pro­ mises. "Our seniors have worked hard to make this a good season." The league itself is “as tough as I’ve ever seen it,” admits Heethuis. Paw Paw and Galesburg-Augusta are the title frontrunners. “You can be a good team and not finish .500," says Heethuis. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Hodges Jewelry 730 730 730 730 730 Siegel, Hudson, Gee, Shaw and Fisher Barry County Lumber Home Center - LAW OFFICES Hastings and Middleville 225 N. Industrial Park Drive Hastings, Michigan to improve." Led by senior point guard Vai Dakin, thc Hasting* High Scheel GIRLS BASKETBALL Lakewood Town. (V) Sept. 2 Lakewood Toum. (V) Sept- 4 Delton Sept. 9 Hillsdale ‘ Sept. 11 Albion Sept. 16 Marshall Sept. 18 Lakewood Sept. 23 Lakeview Sept 25 Harper Creek Sept. 30 Sturgis Oct. 2 Coldwater Oct 7 Gull Lake Oct. 9 Hillsdale Oct 15 Albion Oct. 21 Marshall Oct 28 Ionia Oct 30 Lakeview Nov. 4 Harper Creek Nov. 6 Sturgis Nov. 11 Coldwater Nov. 13-------------Nov. 20-Nov 26 Districts Dec. 2-Dec. C Regional* Dec 11-Dec. 13 Finals White’s Photography 107 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan WBCHFM Stereo 100 Burkey Glass & Radiator Service 218 N. Jefferson Hastings, Michigan H H H H H M H H 530 530 130 530 530 530 S.30 530 500 530 5.30 5:30 530 530 5 JO 5.30 Hause Realty World Brand’s Photo Hair Styles by Pat 1225 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 112 South Jefferson Hastings, Michigan 1215 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan Art Meade Auto Sales 1633 S. Hanover St. Hastings. Michigan ICS Travel 128 E. Court Street Hastings, Michigan Hair Care Center 125 S. Jefferson Hastings, Michigan �P»o« W- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, September4,1966 Wren Funeral Homes 502 S. Jefferson, Hastings 204 N. Queen St, Nashville Support the businesses who support sports programs! Hastings City Bank Razor’s Edge Offices In Hastings and Middleville Member FDIC 112 East Court Street Hastings, Michigan Dog N Suds Farmers Feed Service 1110W. Green St. Hastings, Michigan 1006 E. Railroad Street Hastings, Michigan Music Center Stack Agency 138 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 128 W. MUI Street Haetlnga, Michigan Bosley Pharmacy 118 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan Delton’s cage success to continue in ’86? With Panther teams earning three firsts and two second place Kalamazoo Valley Associa­ tion finishes thc last five years, thc 1986 ver­ sion of Delton basketball has a tough act to follow this fall. Thc job is made even tougher by the loss of two starters through graduation and another player coach Dwight Lamphier had counted ^to lead thc Panthers. Still, shed no tears for pelton. says Lamphier. -With four juniors and one senior starting, we’ll be young.” admits Lamphier. whose leams have compiled an outstanding 35-5 mark the last two seasons. ’ But we have thc potential to be competitive in thc KVA.” junior Kay Fetrow, an all-KVA player a year ago. heads thc team. Fetrow averaged 7.2 points a year ago while leading thc team in rebounding and assists. She'll receive plenty of help from Ann Hayward, a junior guard who averaged 6.8 points per game while finishing second on the Panthers on steals and assists. Seniors Mari Guthrie, Kelly Brown and HASTINGS 1455 W. State St. Hastings, Michigan Union Bank Birite’s Shoes 933 4th Ave. and 1150 Jordan Lake Street Lake Odessa, Michigan W. State Street In Downtown Hastings Brown’s Custom Interiors Jacobs Pharmacy 221 N. Industrial Park Drive Hastings, Michigan 126 E. State Hastings, Michigan DAIRY QUEEN Color Center 1120 W. Green St. Hastings, Michigan 221 W. MUI Street Hastings, Michigan West Michigan Associates Insurance Hastings Savings A Loan 219 W. State Street 945-3416 Offices In Hastings & Lake Odessa J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Mfcton of Be Mtap BooBor, ■octtngsBMriBdar.aadWo MaptolUtoyMm 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan Welton’s Inc. 401 N. Broadway Hastlnga, Michigan Alicia Newman, a junior guard. Lamphier says his team will be able to press and run with anybody and with Fetrow and Hayward, should be able to put points on thc board. Nellie Aukcrman. thc team's leading scorer and rebounder from a year ago. was injured in a recent automobile accident and probably will be lost for thc year. Her loss borders on the devastating, says Lamphier. 'When you loss someone like her it hurts a lot." admits Lamphier. "But thc other girls have been working hard to make up for that loss and they're doing all right." Thc Panther mentor likes Hackett, which tied with Delton for thc KVA title a year ago. and Kalmazoo Christian lo battle it out with Delton for the 1986 crown. Delton Kellogg High School GIRLS BASKETBALL Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge Now serving you at two locations Missy Conine also arc returning lettermen. Newcomers who could break into thc star­ ting lineup arc junior center Anna Liceaga and 1986 Delton basketball: (front row left to right) Ann Hayward, Key Fetrow, Kelly Brown, Missy Conine, Tricia Henry (back row) Dwight Lamphier, Shelly Sever, Mari Guthrie, Anna Liceaga, Joss Stott, Alicia Newman. Sept. 3 Sept. 9 Sept W Sept. 15 Sept. 18 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 2 Oct. 7 Oct. 9 Oct. 14 Oct. 16 Oct. 21 Oct. 23 Oct. 28 Oct. 30 Nov. 4 Nov. 6 Nov. 11 Nov. 13 Alieqan Hastings Middleville Caledonia Hopkins Plainwell Gull Lake Kalamazoo Christian Hackett Parchment Paw Paw Mattawan Galesburg Augusta St. Joseph Kalamazoo Christian Hackett Parchment Paw Paw Mattawan Galesburg Augusta A A A H H H A H A A A H H H A H H H A A 530 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 530 5X 5:30 5'30 550 530 530 5X 5.00 530 530 530 530 530 530 Experience highlights Lakewood basketball Ron Coppcss realizes he has one of those Reiser is back for her third year on varsity, type of teams that appears sharp on paper, and and the 6-foot-3 O'Mara mere than likely will if the girls live up to expectations, has the lead the team in scoring and rebounding. talent to wind up on top of the mountain look­ ing down. Of course, the team has to live up to expec­ tations. But Coppcss believes his Lakewood basketball team can better on last year's 14-9 mark and district title. ‘‘Yes, I think we can," says Coppess. "It’s a different type of team than we had last year. We have more girls who can score and we're a better passing team." Team Vikings also possess depth and re- bounding abilities — a combination which should enable Lakewood to bump heads with Capital Circuit powers Mason, Lansing Catholic Central and defending champion Okemos, says Coppess. "If our people come together and make a ran, it might happen," says Coppess of a possible Capita] Circuit title. "It’ll take chemistry and that’s one of our concerns." What doesn’t concern thc longtime Viking girls coach is experience. Senior tri-captains Darcy Lake, Dee Dee McClelland and Lori Reiser form thc nucleus of thc team. Lake will play point guard and lead the fast break. Other returning lettermen include seniors Robin Kinsman, Becky Heide, Linda Possehn and Corie Fariee. Juniors who should contribute include Stephanie Cobb, Shannon Johnson, Amy Leos, and Jodi Cakxrtt. : Lakewood G&WSales 11384th Ave. Lake Odessa, Michigan Ben Franklin 102W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Cinder Pharmacy, Inc. 110 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Andrus of Hastings 1435 S. Hanover Street Hastings, Michigan 2 4 B 11 LU U.B t 25 13 s Nov. 14 Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway Hastings, Mlchglan Thornapple Valley Credit Union 1337 N. Michigan Hastings, Michigan Gilmore Jewelers 102 E. State Hastings, Michigan Great Lakes Federal 401 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Cappon Oil Co. Signs Tire Service 1602 S. Hanover Hastings, Michigan 235 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan National Bank of Hastings Corner of State and Broadway Hastings, Michigan Koops Chapel Lake Odessa, Woodland and Clarksville Tlpaff Toum, Tip-off Tourri.: Maple Valley Meson . H M - Charlotte Hastings . Eaton Hap*ds Dewttt Ionia L.Q.C. Maple Valley Okemos Mason Charlotte Eaton Rapids Dewitt H H LC.C. 1986 Lakewood girls basketball: (back row) Ron Coppess, Becky Heidi, Lori Reiser, Missy O'Mara Cede Fariee Linda Possehn, DeeDee McClelland (front row) Darcy Lake, Robin Kinsman, Annette Roth, Michelle Cobb’ Michelle Eckman, Amy Buche. H T T MJO M T 500 500 H H &0Q &00 Okemos McDonalds 1600 W. Green St, Hastings 104 W. Main, Lowell 1215 W. State Street Hastings, Mlchglan Lions have talent to defend SMAA girls basketball championship Middleville eagers return four lettermen from last year's 17-8 squad Though several coaches have already con­ ceded the O-K Blue girls basketball race to Caledonia, in sports, few things are ever seen in black and white. Take, for instance, the case of the Mid­ dleville cage team. With three starters and four lettermen back from a 17-8 runnerup league placer and district champion squad, the Trojans would seem a likely candidate to unseat Caledonia as O-K Blue champ. Coach Jim Sprague doesn't dispute thc theory, but he does lump his team with Godwin, Hamilton and possibly Comstock Park as the leading ti- Quinn’s Sports 121 E. Orchard Delton, Michigan - Member FDIC - Larry Poll Realty MO &00 Blankenstein PONTIAC • OLDSMOBILE GMC TRUCKS 328 N. Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan de pretenders. •*lf somebody jells they can come out of that pack and it could be us." says Sprague. who fully realizes Caledonia has all five starters back from an unbeaten O-K Blue team. "But then it could be any of the others too." _ If Sprague can find a player or two to replace the rebounding abilities of the graduated Brenda Page, the last piece of the puzzle may fall into place for the Trojans. Si three speed merchants off the track team the team’s leading scorer back. Mid­ dleville will ablc 10 UP and down court and score points, says Sprague. ••Whether we play up to top-notch competi­ tion or not remains to be seen." says Sprague. ••We need to rebound. Senior Kim Koetsier is back at one forward spot She led the team in scoring (14 points -er game) a year ago. and as Sprague notes. -Can score from anywhere." Seniors Denise Van Duine and Trena Yonkers, sprinters on the Trojan track team. -Iso return as starters and junior Heather Han^apel. last year’s sixth man, is also back. Newcomers who will contribute are sophomore swingman Pam Eaglen. another sprinter, and juniors Jenny Fry and Shelly Gray. Thomapple Kellogg School GIRLS BASKETBALL Sept. 2 Sept. 8 Sept. 10 Sept. 15 Sept. 17 Sept. 25 Sept. X Oct. 2 Ocl 9 Oct. 14 Oct. 16 Oct. 21 Oct. 23 Oct. 28 Oct. X Nov. 4 Nov. 6 Nov. 10 Nov. 13 Nov. 18 Lowell G.R. Baptist Dotton Maple VaHey Martin Godwin Hamilton Byron Center Kstloggavllls Caledonia Lee Comstock Park Godwin Hamilton Byron Center Kelioggsvlhe Caledonia Manle Valley Lee Comstock Park H T H H T H H T H T H T T T H T H T T H With four starters and nine lettermen returning from a Southern Michigan Athletic Con­ ference champion. Maple Valley’s girls basketball team has visions of making it two straight. Lion coach Jerry Reese says his team gain­ ed respect throughout thc league a year ago and this year’s leading goal is to develop con­ sistency in the program. He says the talent is there to improve on last year's surprising 17-6 overall and 10-2 league marks. "1 feel since we have all but one starter back we have a good chance of repeating." acknowledges Reese, who has compiled a 59-56 record in six seasons of girls basketball at Maple Valley. Reese says Pcnnficld and St. Philip arc thc main stumbling blocks in thc Lions* plans to repeat. Still, with four of thc team’s top five players back. Maple Valley easily is con­ sidered thc frontrunner. Heading the list of returnees is 5-5 junior guard Sheri Forell. an honorable mention all­ stater led thc team in scoring at 12.7 points per game. She’s joined by senior forward Dawn Murawski (8.7 points. 7 rebounds), senior guard Beth Starring (9 points per game), and junior forward Kim Bahs 6.3 points, 5 rebounds). Other girls counted on to offset the loss of forward Carol Lamic. who was thc team’s leading rebounder a year ago. arc Kelly Hocfflcr. Rhonda Steinbrecher and Carmen Hamilton. Rccsc says his team will press and fast break well. "But if we gel into a quarter-court game Continued on next page �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 4,1986- Page 11 Maple Valley basketball, com fiv* T ,rou*>*c-' he says. "It tour of thc ? |lr*s score like they can. we’ll be okay." lo be h ’ *l S {hat ha,ancc ,ha* Reese believes will *hC rCal s,ren8,h of lhe team. Opponents not be able to key on any one player. . . Ur strength is in balance. We were good beiJh8,hc bcnch a >car a8° ancl our Rccsc 15 CVCn slronScr *h’s year« admits Health: Number of teens drops sharply in the aging of America aJ?c Fioris opened their season Sept. 2 ^atnst Saranac. The SMAA opener is heduled for Sept. 10 at home against WASHINGTON (AP) _ New Census figures show the number of teen-agers is postpone marriage and family for education and careers. declining sharply, while the middle-aged and At lhe same time, improved medical care elderly make up a vastly bigger share of has helped millions of older Americans extend their lifespans, resulting in the rapid Americans. The 35-10-44 age group was in first place growth in the elderly generation. in national growth, jumping 23.9 percent to This combination of changes helped raise nearly 32 million people between 1910 and the median age of Americans from 30 years 1985. Their growth of 6.1 million people in 1980 to 31.5 years as of July 1, 1985, nation's the Census Bureau reported in its new study. The younger brothers and sisters of that group followed close behind, accounting for a median age of 32.7 compared to 30.3 for accounted for half of all the population increase over that period. 1986 Maple Volleygirl, batketboll: (front row left to right) Lesley Dlpoert. Diono Morowski, Debbie Holl, Sheri Forell. nim imitlv Tai Gearhart (bock row) Rondo Steinbrecher. Karris True. Kim Bahs. Kelly Hoefler. Carmen Hamilton. Beth Starring. Down Morawskl. Jerry Reese. Adult Women’s Volleyball League On Monday, Sept. 15, at the Hastings High School gym, there will be a managers meeting at 7 p.m. for any team interested in thc YMCA-Youth Council's volleyball league for women this fall. Any team wishing to play should attend this meeting. Those who are unable to attend should call thc YMCA office at 945-4574. Those not on a team, but still desiring to play, should also attend Monday's meeting. Practice games will be Monday, Sept. 15 and 22, from 7-9 p.m. and league games will begin September 29. Tail Football Starting lhe week of September 15 and con­ tinuing until thc week of October 13. thc YM­ CA will be holding its annual tail football pro­ gram at the Hastings Jr. High softball fields. For those grades 3-4, games will be played on Monday, and those in thc 5-6 grades, on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. Players should wear play clothes, no helmets or pads can be worn. Please listen to WBCH and school announcements for any game cancellations due to bad weather. There is no cost for this activity. Teams will be formed the first day. There is no prercgistralion. YMCA Outdoor Soccer Any youth interested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Council’s fall outdoor soccer league should call thc YMCA office no later than Monday. Sept. 15. Games will begin Saturday. Sept. 20 and end on Saturday, Oct. 18. Thc cost for the program is S10 and in­ cludes a team T-shirt, and patch. Those already on a team in thc spring will remain on thc same team and do not have to sign up again for thc fall program. Anyone desiring to play should call the YMCA at 945-4574 and then send a check Two-year-old Jennifer Knoester gets a boost from Mom as she gets ready to water one of the lush fuchsia plants that hang from the family porch. males, reflecting the shorter life expectancy to 34 between 1980 and 1985. of men. A similar discrepancy occurs by But the second-fastest growing group, by percentage, was the "old old," those 85 and race, with whites having a median age of Median indicates that half of all people are older than that measure and half are younger. the age groups they left behind were falling — • The most- common age -for Americans was 27 years on July 1, 1980, the report showed, _ the sharpest decline being an 8.5 percent with 4,436,000 people of that age on that drop among those aged 14 to 17, down nearly 1.4 million, according to the Census date. The new figures do not compare directly Bureau report released Wednesday. with some earlier Census reports because of middle-aged Americans was growing rapidly, with the following information: childs name, address, birthdate, grade, shirt size to. 520 E. Francis, Hastings. Ml. Children will be plac­ ed on teams on a first-come, first-serve basis, providing room on existing teams. YMCA-Youth Council’s Cheerleading Clinic Thc Hastings YMCA will be holding its an­ nual cheerleading clinic on Tuesday and Thursday from September 16 through September 25 at thc Hastings High School south balcony. Thc program is open to girls in grades 3-6 and begins at 3:15 and ends at 4:00. Thc cost is $5. Thc program has an enrollment limit of 50. so pre-registration is required. To register, participants must sent the following information to the YMCA of­ fice. 520 E. Francis. Hastings. For more information, call the YMCA. The report reflects the movement through life of the Baby Boom generation, and the relatively tiny followed when Bust people decided to group changes in the methods of estimation. Among other clunges, the bureau for the first time is including illegal aliens in its reports, estimating that about 200,000 enter .the nation annually. THIS SPACE SPONSORED BY — Pennock Health & Fitness Center............ 1009 W. Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058-1790 * jgQ'* 945-4333 UFEWE1XNES$ By Elaine Gilbert Pink ivy geraniums and fuchsia, plants cascade from hanging baskets on thc large front porch of 236 Green St. while pink begonias bloom with profusion along thc con­ crete wall that separates thc yard from the sidewalk. The attractive flowers that surround thc home of Marcia and David Knoester arc a real “traffic stopper," say members of the Thor­ napple Garden Club. The garden club recently presented Marcia with a first place ribbon for hiving one of thc most most beautiful flower gardens in Hastings. Her award was given for the category of using a small space for attractive flowers. Thc Knocstcrs moved lo their Hastings home from Caledonia last February. Despite being the busy mother of three children — David, 9, Jennifer, 2, and Alexan­ dria, six months — Marcia manages to spend many hours per work tending to her beautiful floral display. "It’s a hobby,” she says. "1 find it really relaxing to do that (work with flowers). Marcia says she spends as many hours with her flowers as she can spare, but modestly says "not nearly enough. She credits her husband and father-in-law for paving the way for her plantings by tackl­ ing the chore of digging out the sod along thc stone wall where her begonias and greyish dusty millers border thc landmark. Although her father and brothers own greenhouses in Grand Rapids. Marcia says she still has to purchase her plants. But one of the advantages is that she has been able to work with some trial varieties of fuchsia. "1 have to keep my eye on them (the fuchsia) and note how they act and behave through thc heat, etc." She fertilizes them weekly because thc soil in the hanging pots loses nutrients from thc necessary frequent watering. Another hobby Marcia enjoys is growing flowers that she can dry. So on die inside border (behind thc begonias and dusty millers), she grows statice, carnations and straw flowers besides others. Flowers also showcase a small decorative windmill on the lawn which symbolizes thc couple's Dutch heritage. "My husband was two when he came from Holland and it was my great-grandparents who came over (to America from Holland)." she said. Marcia currently works part-time at the family business. Ludema Greenhouse in Grand Rapids, but in the future plans to matuige thc retail portion of the establishment. She’ll also be giving workshops on dried flowers. that Baby young SacAteSeAwt Only ... ISSUES (NEW SUBSCRIBERS IN BARRY CO. ONLY) 15% OFF NEWSTAND PRICES School news plays a big part in each week's Hastings Banner as we cover student activities, scholastic achievements and complete high school sports. The HatHngi Banner also gives you coverage of local government, police, courts, weddings, engagements, births, deaths and more. You'll find Ann Landers, editorials about local issues, columns on local history and local sports. SUBSCRIBE TOm.JHUNTHIS^BLANie ■ Enclosed is’2.75 for13issues. । Send mysubscription to: [ । I Name___________________________________________ | | Address-------------- ------------------------------------------------------- | | City________________________ Ml Zip--------------------- Here’s a close-up view of the begonia and dusty miller border the blooms so profusely as a border around the concrete wall of the Knoester lawn. Marcia and daughter Jennifer stop to check out the blossoms. 32.4 years, compared to 26.6 for blacks. While the number of young adults and • It is not the same as an average, Local home is "traffic stopper’ Marcia Knoester (left) receives a first place ribbon for her “traffic stopp­ er” flowers that beautify her home on the corner of Green and South Broad­ way. Agnes Smith, on behalf of the Thornapple Garden Club, makes the presentation. a 13.3 percent increase in Americans aged 25 over, who increased 21 percent to 2.7 million ova the five years. Words for the Y’s Women are slightly older then men, with j SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW SUBSCRIBERS IN BARRY COUNTY ONLY Send to... Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hostings, Michigan 49058 �Page 12- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 4,1986 School personnel were busy preparing for students’ first day A lot of work and planning was required in recent days to get school buildings and equipment ready for opening day. Each year many new students move into the school district and have to sign up during summer registration. Mary Evons (right) and her children, Kim (left) and Shaun take care of the paperwork necessary to enroll. Gary Price, a mechanic in the Hastings school bus garage, prepares one of the district’s buses before painting it. This is the fourth bus Price has worked on and he will do 10 or II more during the school year. Price said it takes about a week per bus to complete all necessary body work. Americans seek improvements in public schools, survey shows HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) are -Americans “desperately eager for way to increase American productivity and to remain competitive in world markets. improvements in public schools, according to According to the polls, 54 percent of the pollster Louis Hanis and his the results of his public give the public education system positive marks. But 60 percent of the public survey on education. "They are convinced a whole new approach must be taken to educating and training the American work force,* Harris said on Tuesday at annual the of lhe conference and 63 percent of the business leaden feel negatively about the value taxpayers get back for the money invested in schools, the survey National said. Surveys conducted last month showed that Governors' Association. Like many elementary teachers, Anne Price, a developmental kindergarten teacher at Central School, spends many hours in the classroom in the summer putting up billboards, calendars and other visual displays to brighten up the room. “It is evident that the American people fed through education is slipping away," he said. support improvements in public education, and “But they are also desperately eager, eager for that business leaders are willing to pay more in some approach, some way to change the education system." The surveys reported solid majorities supporting most of the Carnegie Forum corporate taxes for the schools, he said. The surveys, conducted by his firm, said that by a 77 percent to 20 percent margin, Jerry Horan, principal at Hastings Junior High School, speaks with some incom­ ing seventh graders as part of a new program designed to help alleviate anx­ ieties felt by the students during the first day of classes in the new building. While at orientation, the students were given class schedules and locker assignments and were shown around the building by eighth grade student guides. golden dream for their kids* stxxx«s Americans are willing to pay higher taxes to Americans said they would pay higher taxes for education. recommendations. For example, 79 percent of A parallel survey of top business executives teachers be given a real say over what is said 64 percent of those business leaders were the public backed the recommendation that taught, how materials are used and how money willing to see their own firm's taxes rise if it is spent in schools. Some 82 percent backed would lead to higher quality education. paying teachers on a level of accountants and The surveys were conducted for the Carnegie Forum on Education and the Economy, a panel other professionals, in a range of $20,000 to $60,000 far a full year's work. that in May proposed radical restructuring of The two-part survey, conducted in July, public education with higher pay for many polled 1,513 adults and 202 top executives teachers and putting increased control over selected local education decisions in the hands of corporations. There was a margin of error of teachers. The poll results found large majorities supporting a revamping of the schools as a from among 1,000 of the top plus or minus 3 percentage points on the public survey and 4 percentage points on the business leaders* survey. Books provide medical info CHICAGO These desks In Robert Casey's geography/llterary skills classroom will be occupied by junior high students. Mr. Casey spent time last week running off dittoes, preparing lesson plans and tending to other tasks getting ready for the opening day of school. (AP) _ Americans have care than they did a generation ago, and three perfonn a useful new books by a physician's group should help physicians, particularly because people seem to them avoid needless trips to the doctor, a be more interested in health and medicine these spokesman for the group says. days. “The young married woman who is pregnant Medical Association, use diagrams and flow charts rather text than to has thousands service fa patients more questions fa airi trer readers gynecologist than my wife did when she got understand their symptoms and learn what to do about them. pregnant fa the first time," ire said. "Both patients and physicians are very conscious of “The books are not an attempt to teach self-diagnosis," lhe AMA said in a prepared how medical care costs have risen arxl how informed decision-making can save reedkss release. “Rather, they have been developed to expenditures." He said he has been surprised at the favorable help help people take more responsibility for their own health and lhe health of their children, so they can make informed decisions that may response from doctors. “I thought Fd get a lot of flak about the save them needless trips to lhe doctor." The 9-by-ll-inch paperbacks are tilled cover _ about how to avoid needless visits to "Men: How to Understand Your Symptoms," "Women: How Symptoms" Understand To and Your How "Children: since May through book stores nationwide. The books contain illustrated sections on the body systems, about costs." Campion said the books' flow charts resemble computer logic, which has been used Each book retails for $9.95 and has been available doctors," he said. "But I haven't heard a peep. Which indicates how concerned the doctors are To Understand Their Symptoms.” medicationnition of lhe problems each group experiences. to teach medical decision-making in underdeveloped countries. 'The actual origin of this charting system goes back to 15 years agw. “The idea was that someone (using the charting method) could go to a remote pan of In the children's book, fa example, new the Congo and could say, 'Well, this person parents can learn if their infant's pattern of has to go to the hospital, and this person just awakening during the night is normal a if it needs rest and plenty of water."' The flow charts involve sequences of could signal problems such as colic a an earache. The book also charts normal growth questions and answers, so that a man who patterns and describes adolescent problems and consults his book about a fever would find the Parmer Thompson installs equipment from which he will hang new acoustical tile in the all-purpose room of Northeastern School. This tile, designed to absorb milestones in puberty. question, "Do you have a coughr If the sound, was also hung in Southeastern School. topics, such as back and neck pain and digestive disorders, followed by topics in sex Thc book for men covers general medical and fertility, such as erection difficulties and contraception. The women's book also covers general Mike O'Connor and Mott Schaefer. Campion, head of lhe AMA's consumer book division, said the books can The books, developed by the American As part of a number of projects designed to improve the playground areas at Central School, this asphalt track was laid around the playground next to the An­ nex. Testing the course with their skateboards ore (from left) Mark Peterson. Frank “thousands more questions" about their health answer is yes, he proceeds along the flow chart in a certain direction, and if it is no, he goes in a different direction. One direction can take him io .point on the dun indicating he may have pneumonia and medical topics, ranging from a runny nose and should see a doc tor. The “ other direction may lake him to a poiim indicating he probably has sore throat to weight changes and depression. And it covers topics in sex, fertility and a viral infection, fa which plenty of rest and fluids are lhe best treatment. childbirth, such as painful intercourse and how to judge when labor begins. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 4,1986- Page 13 120 on hand for Annual Bl E Breakfast Tuesday Accountability and optimism highlight speaker’s talk. Ann Landers Mothers, don’t leave your babies Dear Ann Landers: This is for the lady in the video rental store. Dear Lucky: I almost stole your baby to­ day. I m not a kidnapper. My husband makes more than Si00,000 a year. 1 have two gorgeous children of my own and I don’t want any more. But my sister can't have any kids and has been waiting to adopt for three years. 1 almost opened the car door and took your lit­ tle boy. I thought you were returning some rented tapes but 1 was wrong. You stayed 15 minutes and bought several movies. I walked out a minute ahead of you and heard your precious child screaming at thc top of his lungs. His hair was wet with perspiration. 1 had no intentions of taking him. but it would have been easy. I hope you read this and realize bow lucky you are that 1 am a nice, harmless person. There are a lol of kooks out there and I might have been one of them. — MEMPHIS MAMA Dear Mama: I hope every mother who has ever left her heild alone in thc car for "a few minutes” will read your letter and vow that she has done it for thc last time. Thanks for a wake-up call. What price tuition? Dear Ann Landers: I am a 43-year-old widow with 19-year-old son. Paul, who is a sophomore in college. Marie, a friend of my mother's, is financing his education. She is in her early 60s and lives near a small private college in Indiana. Paul slays in her spare room, has meals there and gets paid to do odd jobs on her rental properties. He couldn't at­ tend college if it weren't for Marie’s generosity. I recently discovered that one of thc "odd jobs" Paul docs is in Marie's bed. It makes me sick to think my son is carrying on with a woman his grandmother's age. I went to my minister about this. He was not the least bit critical. In fact, he showed me an essay written by Benjamin Franklin in praise of intimate relationships between young men and older women. 1 think Paul should quit college if this is the only way he can get through. My mother says thc minister is right and I should “look thc d(l^'W3y.^^'WfiSrnffnyM?'n^inW? DISGUSTED Ibf INDIANA ’ Dear D.: Tell Paul how you feel about this odd liaison, but don't be surprised if nothing changes. Marie is apparently pleased with thc arrangement and your son must think it’s OK or he wouldn't be there. Ferret starts fight Dear Ann Landers: We arc having what you call a “four-door" family fight. Please settle it. Our neighbors have a pct ferret. It is so cud­ dly and cute. Our cat disappeared last week and our ll-ycar-old son wants a ferret. I've heard they can be dangerous. True or false? - PALO ALTO. Dear Palo: Thc American Veterinarian Medical Association says ferrets are wild animals and have been known to attach children and inflict serious injuries. Get another cat. Don't mix pianos with dentist Dear Ann Landers: Please tell your readers not to take a plane trip thc same day they have dental surgery. My dentist didn’t warn me and my mouth ached for hours. Wise up your readers. Ann. I wish I'd known.— AUSTIN. TX. Dear Austin- My dentist. Dr. Jordan Block, says it is OK lo travel by plane after routine dental work, but after some types of oral surgery and root canal therapy, there may be tissue inflammation that could lead to post­ operative discomfort following a rapid change of pressure. So. as you pointed out. it is wise to keep this in mind when planning air travel. Even live-ins need papers Dear Ann Landers: I’m a 24-ycar-old career woman. A year ago I started to see a man at work. He was 12 years my senior but we got along very well. We were talking about living together because I was at his place more than my own. It seemed foolish to pay rent on an apartment I rarely used. “Don" died suddenly of a heart attack. He had no history of heart trouble. I was devastated. His famly treated me rotten. 1 was ignored completely and not allowed to help with the funeral arrangements. When lhe family went through his personal belongings (many items were OURS because we bought them together) I told them I was entitled to certain things because 1 was half owner. His brother asked, "Where are thc papers, lady?" They would not even let me have the presents I had given Don because I had no receipts. 1 am writing to advise others who may be in a similar situation. I wish someone had tipped me off. Be sure to have something in writing to prove you are a part owner of certain ob­ jects. Also. I'm sure Don would have left me some money in his will, but he didn’t expect to die to suddenly. (Nobody does.) Come to think of it, I didn’t put anything in my will to provide for him. and I should have. This is my story, Ann. I hope you print it. - OLDER AND WISER IN WACO. Dear Waco: Thanks for thc message. It's a good one. Nobody likes to think about death but one of the realities of life is as follows: If you don’t have your affairs in order, it is more than likely that thc people you would least like to inherit your money and possessions will do so. Teenagers get bum wrap Dear Ann Landers: This is lhe busiest time of the year for me but I had to drop you a line about a letter you printed recently complain­ ing about today’s youth and how disrespectful they are. I have been a teacher and school counselor for 30 years. Throughout my career I have observed that about five percent of the student population could be considered obnoxious and. unfortunately, they are the ones who are most noticed. Thc other 95 percent are basically normal kids who are neither disrup­ tive nor disrespectful. Enclosed is a quotation I would love to see in your column. I'm sure if you print it, it will appear on thousands of bulletin boards across the country and in Canada. Thanks for your consideration. — P.M. (DEARBORN. MICH.) Dear Dear: It’s an excellent quote. Glad you sent it on. (Get the scissors out, folks.) Age-Old Wisdom “From thc day your baby is bom." counseled thc famous scholar, “You must teach him to do things. Children today love luxury too much. They have detestable man­ ners, flout authority, have no respect for their elders. They no longer rise when their parents and teachers enter the room. What kind of awful creatures will they be when they grow up?” The scholar who wrote these words was Socrates, shortly before his death in 399 B.C. Priests becoming scarce? Dear Ann Landers: We are devout Catholics. Our son feels an obligation to become a priest because so few young men are choosing this vocation. Is this true? What are the facB? - LACROSSE. WIS. Dera L.C.: Yes. it's true. In 1965 approx­ imately 50,000 men were enrolled in Catholic seminaries. In 1985 the number was 10,440. What r the story on pot, cocaine, LSD. PCP. downers, speed? Can you handle them if you 're careful? Send for Ann Landers' all­ new booklet, "The Lowdown on Dof,e. ” For each booklet ordered send $2, plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, IL 60611. What kind ofwedding goes with today‘s new life styles? Does anything go? Ann Landers' "New Bride's Guide" tells what’s right for today's weddings. For a copy, send S2. plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11995, Chicago. IL. 606711. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE Legal Notice notice of public hearing COUNTY OF BARRY On Proposed Variance Permits Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will conduct a public hear­ ing on September 16.1986 al 7 30 P.M. in the County Commis­ sioners Room 117 S. Broodway. Hostings. Michigan. Case No. V-27-S6 - Duonne * Sue Ann Davis, (applicant) • 7:30 P.M At this hearing, the following described property which generally lies at W H.ckory Rd Hickory Corners, will bo con­ sidered as the site for requesting o variance >o plot, o U "■ "«le H.U.D. approved mobile homo Commencing ot the center ol Sec. 28. TIN. R9W, thence N89"37 W. along tho East ond West '/* line of said Sec, 28. a distance of 915.75 ft.. thence South parallel with me North and south '/« line 165.00 fl. to the true ploce of beginning; thence South parallel with North ond South '/« line 82.50 ft.; thence N89°37 W. 198.00 ft.: thence North 82.50 ft.; thence S89°37 E. 198.00 ft. to the true ploce of beginning. Subject to easements and restrictions of record if any. Barry Twp. C«M No. V-2S-86 Theodore Ziegler, (applicant) • 7:40 P.M. At this hearing, the following deer.bed property which general­ ly lies at Willitts Rd.. Hastings, will be considered as the site for requesting o variance to ploce a U ft. wide H.U.D. approved mobile home. Commencing at the Southeast corner of the East one-half of thc East one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of Sec. 36. thence North 20 rods, thence West 21' > rods, thence south 5 rods, thence West 8 rods, thence North 9 rods thence West 10'> rods, thence South 24 rods, thence East 40 rods to lhe place of beginning, all in Sec. 36. T4N. R9W. Irving Twp. All ol the above described pi aparty being located in Borry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon a variance request either verbally or in writing will be given the op­ portunity lo be heard ot lhe above mentioned time and ploce. The variance applications ore available lor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broadway. Hastings. Mich igon during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. - Monday thru Friday. Please call lhe Planning Office ol 948--:330 for further informanlion. NORVAI E THALER. Clerk Borry County (9-4) "Don't tell me about your labor pains, show me thc baby!" said Dr. Robert C. Mills as he addressed the audience at the fourth an­ nual Business Education Industry (BIE) breakfast on Tuesday morning. Mills, a college professor, business owner and consultant, used that expression to em­ phasize that Americans live in an accoun­ tability society: people want results. "We live in a static state of continous change." he said, and change has an impact on business and education. Some of thc changes happening every day arc a result of thc computer revolution, he said. Computers arc now running cars, robots, welding, performing as bank tellers. VCRs and word processors are commonplace. Women arc on thc move and are taking up a growing percentage of the work force and this is bound to have an effect on business and schools, he said. He explained to the audience of approx­ imately 120 people how a ripple effect creates a reciprocating relationship between business and industry and education. He said that 100 new jobs in a community would: increase retail sales SI.5 million per year; increase property taxes for thc school and local government by a quarter of a million dollars; start seven new businesses; create a monthly cash flow of S20.000 for recreation, $40,000 for grocery products. $60,000 for rent; and bring 200 new students into the given school district. "More jobs mean better life; a better quali­ ty of life." said Mills. “Better education in­ creases sales and reduces costs. " Thc need for better education of the general public is evident given thc results of a recent Hearst report, said Mills, which reveals that most Americans are poorly informed on business and economic issues. Mills went on to say some industries are taking thc initiative to educate their employees and claimed General Motors — for whom he is a consultant — spent $60 million to further educate employees who already had college degrees. He stressed the importance of optimism, saying that optimists who are not nearsighted make society work, they are the ones who get the job done. He said roadblocks which prevent “getting thc job done" are such statements as “let’s form a committee", "it’ll never succeed", and "you just can't win". "Whatever the problem, there's ulwnyaji solution," he said. Mills, being an optimist, had to overcome such verbal stumbling blocks when he and his family opened a sporting goods store at a time when many small business were failing. He told his family “we can succeed" and “it will be fun". “We made a lot of mistakes." he said, but succeeded and made a profit and the children got an education in the process. "To be successful, whatever your endeavor, you must give total committment,” he said. He emphasized the need for good human relations in all aspects of life. "Scientists say the human body is made of 70 percent water.” cited Mills. “The way you treat someone determines whether they are a person or a puddle." He concluded his speech with saying simp­ ly. “Be the optimist." Building code dispute... Continued from page 1 Then Spencer began construction on the smaller building. Huncaig said. Huncaig said he and the public service director explained to Spencer that Spencer was not to place the smaller building right next to thc larger structure in case the larger structure had to be moved back from the road if a variance wasn't granted. , Huncaig said it was city officials' belief that Spencer went ahead and put the smaller struc­ ture in such a position that it would be im­ possible to move lhe larger building. Spencer said that ever since his building burned down in June he has had to deal with "nothing but red tape" to get a new building up. Spencer said he had already had to appear before the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance involving permission to house cars within thc pole bam building. He also had to get site plan approval from the city planning commission for the structure. And then, when Huncaig informed him July 8 that his building did not meet city setback requirements, Spencer said, Spencer said Huncaig told him hq could keep on building while paperwork on the variance request was being processed. But Spencer never made a written request for thc variance. Huncaig said. Spencer said that if he’d known he had to have a second variance he would have re­ quested it at the same time he made his first request. Spencer said it will cost him $50 for the ap­ peals board fee and SI.67 apiece for 27 letters he must send out notifying neighboring residents of the appeal request. When thc stop work order came Aug. 22. Spencer said, he was ordered to "take all measures to prevent access to the building by people." Spencer said he began putting up metal sides on the structure to try and secure it. but stopped doing that after the Aug. 25 meeting- New Hastings school staff members attending the BIE Breakfast ore (seated. from left) Beth Beachum, fourth grade. Northeastern; Ann Rivers, second grade, Northeastern; Mary Anne Heller, sixth grade, Central; Patti Wierenga, second grade. Northeastern; Connie Hindenach, special education, high school; (back row) Steve Harbison, high school principal; Patricia Smith, health education and nurse aide at high school; Connie Semerod, reading, junior high; Mary Dawson, business education, high school; Lori Bartell, second and third grade, Pleasantview; Jan Lawson, elementary science; Tim Neason, science and music, junior high; ond Ed von der Hoff, junior high emotionally impaired. Educator Dr. Robert Mills talks about optimism, accountability and the rela­ tionship between business and educa­ About 120 people were on hand for the annual Business, Industry and Education Breakfast held at Hastings High School, Tuesday. tion at the B.I.E. Breakfast. GUILTY (Cont from page 1) have later dropped out of one of thc police of­ ficer’s pockets when they confronted DeWitt later on that evening. Prosecutor Crowley told jurors that no such mix-up could have occurred, since lhe shell that dropped out of DeWitt's pocket was red and the shell missing from police evidence was green. He also criticized Stiles for insinuating that police "planted" the shell on DeWitt. Stiles told the jury that thc prosecution's Huncaig said Spencer could merely have in­ stalled temporary bracing to the structure to make sure it did not collapse. Huncaig said he sent a letter to Spencer after the Aug. 25 meeting explaining to Spencer that he was to have thc smaller building within so many feet of lhe road and side lot and at least 25 feet away from the larger building's original concrete foundation. Part of that foundation was bulldozed under. Huncaig said, but thc smaller building was supposed to be placed 25 feet away from the foundation's former boundaries. When explaining his interpretation of Huncaig's letter about thc smaller building. Spencer said he believed the smaller building was "25 feet away from thc existing slab." Spencer said that he thought that "existing slab" meant thc portion of the slab still in place that will be used for the new structure. As of Wednesday, Spencer said efforts by him to gel in touch with Huncaig or the city at­ torney or public service director had been un­ successful and he would keep on constructing his smaller building. On September 15. he said, he will go before the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance. Until then, he said, he will keep on working on the smaller building. "This has really been an inconvenience and a hindrance to our business," Spencer's wife Connie said. "All I want is to build and gel things back to normal," Spencer said. Spencer said the problem has been one of "communication" with Huncaig. "It’s hard to understand his speech sometimes," Spencer said. Huncaig is Romanian and spent years there as a structural engineer before coming to America three years ago. he said. Huncaig said his accent has not been a hin­ drance since he became city building inspec­ tor in 1984. Also, he said. ”1 was not thc only person who dealt with him.” Huncaig said other city officials also took part in explaining matters to Spencer. "He's a book person." Spencer said ol the building inspector. "He knows thc book insidc and out. I think he has trouble with thc Practical application. ' case was not very strong and "the prosecutor can’t get up and say 'I think we should guess this man is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.” "We have to take cases as they come," Crowley shot back. “The sum total of all thc evidence presented in the case points directly to Mr. DeWitt." NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES TO THE RESIDENTS, TAXPAYERS AND PROP­ ERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIR­ IEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by Resolution adop­ ted on the 13th day of August, 1986, the Township Board determined a proposed additional millage rate as defined by 1982 PA 5 to be in the amount of .1137 mills. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that on the 10th day of September, 1986 at 7:30 o’clock p.m. the Prairieville Township Board will hold a public hearing at the Prairieville Township Hall located at 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, Michigan, within the Township for the purpose of receiving testimony and discussing a levy of said additional millage rate as defined by 1982 PA 5 for the ensuing fiscal year. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the prop­ osed additional millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levies as permitted by operation on subsection (2) of 1982 PA 5 by .039 percent. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the prop­ osed additional millage rate as defined by 1982 PA 5 is .1137 mills. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Town­ ship Board has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. Respectfully submitted, JANETTE ARNOLD, TOWNSHIP CLERK 10115 S. NORRIS RD., DELTON, Ml —PHONE: 623-2664 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 4,1986 Woodland celebrates annual homecoming Ashleigh Lawson and Lucas Steward reigned as Kiddle Queen and Kiddie King at the festival. Members of the court who accompanied them through town were Jane Slater, Missy Dillon, Tony Potter, Justin Benner and Andy Hoort. SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES' SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • Ail Makes and Models • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Group Health • Retirement • Life • Home • Auto • Rental Property • Motorcycle Since 190B JIM, JOHN, DAVE at 945-3412 REAL tSTATt< Legal Notice SYNOPSES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD August 13. 1986 Approved to ollocote $4,600.00 lor computer purchase. Approved to schedule the public hearing on the levying of the 1986 proposed millage for September 10, 1986 in conjunc­ tion with the regular board meeting. Approved the permit for Prairieville Old Fashion Form Days event contingent on the Health Department permits. Adopted Ordinance #47 Amendment to Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. Approved the appointment of David Bloch as volunteer reserve officer. Accepted the reiignollon of Thomas Trumble as volunteer patrolman. Approved expenditure of $60.00 from Cemetery Trust Fund to have cemetery brush hogged. Approved not to have BPH Fire truck put up for bids. Approved purchase ol BPH Fire Truck for Pine Lake Fire Dept for $2,000.00. Ratified expenses totaling 231.42. Approved transfers totaling 3.273.42. Approved outstanding bills totaling $5,614.42. JANETTE ARNOLD. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck (9-4) Our 46th Year MILLER REAL ESTATE Kan Millar. C.R.B.. C.R.S. Halting* (616) 945-5182 AMENCA'S FAMOUS LMCOLN LOO MMKS NOW SEBCMG A KALE* FOR TW AREA LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS Woodland's annual homecoming celebra­ tion began Friday evening in the Herald Classic Memorial Park. The ice cream social started al 5:30, and the first game of the soft­ ball tournament started at 6:30. While Galen and Shirley Kilmer were still serving heme made ice cream with a choice of chocolate or butterscotch syrup in the park pavilion. Bill Barcroft of Freeport set up the sound system for the square dance. Dancing started with four couples and Barcroft calling at eight o'clock. Other dancers came later. Some of the dancers were from the Hastings Ringo-Swingo group and some were from the Belles and Beaux group of Grand Ledge. On Saturday morning, artists, craft people, and others, including the Woodland Food Co­ op and Mike Hook representing the C.K. and S. Depot Restoration committee, set up tables and booths in the park for an all-day “Art Under The Maples" show. Bob Baes set up a complete blacksmith shop including a forge under a tree, although it was not a "spreading chestnut tree". High's Chicken Barbecue people arrived and set up their built-into-a-trailer equipment to start cooking chicken halves for the even­ ing’s dinner. Promptly at one o'clock the parade began from the school grounds. Led by fire engines of many different colors and sizes from four fire departments all giving occasional siren blasts, the parade went east on Broadway and turned north on Main Street. There were village-sized floats, horse-drawn wagons, people mounted on horses, bicycles, clowns and costumed kids filling the streets. An am­ bulance represented the Lake Odessa Am­ bulance Company and a well-balanced woman riding on a stretcher represented the Lake Odessa Ambulance Auxiliary. The parade honored two special young ladies. The first was Edna Towns who was Grand Marshal. Edna was bom near Mulliken in 1896 and moved to Woodland 75 years ago. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday with a party in thc Woodland Eagles Social Hall. The second young lady honored was Ashleigh Lawson, kiddie queen, who rode on the special kiddie court float with a crown on her head. Her consort for the parade was Lucas Steward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Steward. Members of the court were Jane Slater, Missy Dillon, Tony Potter, Justin Bennet and Andy Hoort. By the time the parade disbanded in the park, the judges had decided winners in several categories. First prize for a churchsponsored float went to the Woodland Methodist Church. This float depicted an ark, and was pulled by Gene Lubitz’s matched team of farm horses. The ambulance auxiliary stretcher pushed by three white-coated attendents won first place in thc organization class. Second went’ to Woodland Youth Athletic Association. No third prize was given in this category. In Lhe business category, prizes were given to Classic’s, Stowell’s Construction Company and Ann's Tack Shack. Tara DuBois road on the Stowell float and with the Ann’s Tack Shack entry was a large number of mounted ridden horses. Bike prizes were won by Kenny and Keith Bump who took first place, Tim Winkler, se­ cond, and Royce Hummel, third. The parade annually includes a kiddie costume contest, and this year’s first prize was won by a dual entry of Sarah Dingerson and Karen Cunningham. George Enz won the second prize and Amy Seyster won third. Amy is the granddaughter of Marvin and Ella Kantncr. Clowns are judged separately from other costumes, and the first-place winning clowns were Terri, Craig and Trent Cappon. Second place clown prize went to Brenda Hammet, and third to Corie Wise. While the parade prizes were being award­ ed, a reception was set up in the park pavilion for the Grand Marshal, Edna Towns. Betty Classic Curtis and Mercedeth McMillen serv­ ed cake and punch furnished by the Lions Club to people who stopped by to greet the grand marshal. A former grand marshal of the Woodland Homecoming parade came from Hastings Provincial House to ride in lhe parade. Jim­ mie Tyler, 92 years old, a life-long resident of Woodland, rode in a 1923 Model T Ford Pick-up driven by Carl Everett of Hastings. The Lions Club Sight Mobile was set up at the end of the park pavilion, and around three in the afternoon and evening to have their sight checked. A count was not kept, but two testing units were busy most of the time the vehicle was open. This service is supported by District 11C-1 of Michigan Lions Clubs. Children’s games set up around the park by the Woodland Fire Department stayed busy most of the afternoon. Several firemen were dunked not only by the village and visiting children but also by their fellow firemen in the dunking booth set up at the park entrance. Shortly after 4 p.m., lhe first chicken came "Quality Dnr Claanlng for over 30 yaart" 3211 Hickf*. Hastegs out of the barbeque pit equipped-trailer. and the big annual chicken dinner began. Thc chicken was served with baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw, rolls, cupcakes and drinks to 981 people. Not even the still-living charter members of the Woodland Lions Club can remember how many years the club has sold the barbecued chicken or chicken dinners on thc Saturday before Labor Day. At six. the bleachers in the south side of thc park started filling with people as everyone gathered to watch thc invitational pony pull and a few small tractor pulls. Several teams of beautifully matched ponies competed for the cash prizes. After the last chicken half was served and the alst two teams of ponies pulled the weights across and marked area, the booths in the park were folded up quietly in the twilight, and people began to drift out of thc park. The pavilion was cleared of tables so could be set up in the morning for the community worship service. The Sight Mobile was closed and moved away to another part of thc village, and the last softball game of the day was played on a lighted field. On Sunday morning members of Kilpatrick United Brethren and Woodland United Methodist Churches met in the park pavilion with a few people from other churches pre­ sent. The service followed a Labor Day theme. Rev. Glenn Wegner gave the opening prayer and led the first two hymns. He also read scripture before his daughter, Jeannie, sang a special song accompanied by Betty Curtis on the piano. The message was delivered by Pastor George Peas of Kilpatric Church. His subject was "How Can 1 Glorify God In My Job?" After the worship service was concluded, church chairs, a piano and other equipment was returned to the churches, and the pavilion was arranged again for a meal. A potluck pic­ nic was held at 12:30 which was also the time the softball tournament resumed. Lots of peo­ ple from the earlier church service including both pastors and their families enjoyed the meal, and they were joined by people coming for the fire department contests to be held later tn the afternoon. A first-response contest was held between the Lake Odessa and tn? Woodland Fire departments. This contest was timed and Lake Odessa Fire Department won. The afternoon games continued with a bucket brigade contest in which everyone who participated had fun flinging buckets of water on a small house until they filled a barrel under the downspout. Everyone who was on a team and some who were not got thoroughly wet. Each team was timed, and team who fill­ ed the barrel in thc shortest least time by gettin more water on thc roof where it could flow ■down into thc barrel than on each other won. That team was the Woodland Fire Department. The Woodland Fire Department held their second annual drawing for a balloon ascen­ sion at 6:30 p.m. Jim Stowell and Duane Geiger won the ride conducted by Williams of Saranac Balloon Ride Company. The balloon landed down Brown Road in Steve Karrar's field around 7:30 p.m. The threc-day homecoming celebration ended with a gospel concert at the Woodland United Methodist Church. The concert started at 7:30. Glenn Wegner, Pastor of Woodland Methodist, welcomed everyone and turned thc program over to Roger Buxton. Buxton in­ troduced Donna and Bob Mallison who sang seven songs with taped background music, in­ cluding “He Touched Me". The next group which sang was "For His Glory”, a duet with Mary Shook and Sherry Taggart, from Martin in Allegan County. They also sang seven songs to a taped accompaniment. The evening’s program and the threc-day celebration concluded with singing by "The Woodland Gospel Singers", a group that is very popular in this area. TTiey include Roger Buxton of Woodland who plays the piano and sings as well as acts as emcee, Duane Bump of Woodland who sings bass, Ken Geiger of Lake Odessa, Ron Martin of Woodland. Bob Lowell of Quimby who plays a keyboard and sings. Bernie Weeks of Hastings on the rhythm guitar, and Arlan Heise of Woodland who plays the elec­ tric string bass. Ken Geiger sang two solos, and a new number for the "Excuses”, was a great hit with the crowd. There were 126 peo­ ple in the church. Roger Buxton announced that lhe group will sing next Saturday at a gospel concert from 1-7 p.m. outdoors at the Harper Creek Baptist Church in Battle Creek. They also are scheduled to sing on the Saturday night before Thanksgiving, Nov. 22. at their annual an­ niversary sing ai the Lakewood High School Auditorium. Their guests at that concert will be the Capitalaires. They are scheduled to sing at the Woodland Township Sesquicentennial Celebration in August of 1987. AtaHMAS OKU: 7-5:30 ■aaTn.'Ut t-131 • FEATURING ■ Soho 8~ uniform. tr« CAR & TRUCK REPAIR CHARLTON PARK • PROPOSITION • ndrus^ 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Heun: Monday 8 *o 8 Tuesday Friday 8 *o 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED CaU MR LANCE (704)8334151 Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS CEIEU1 BOTOU HITS MTISIOI Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS Any type property anywhere in Michigan 24 Hours Call Free 1 800 292 1550 First National Acceptance Co. Attorney William Maybee, representing the Barry County Parks and Becrea,ion Commis­ sion, was present and requested the placing o< the millage question on the ballot at the November General Election. Moveq by Hoare. support by Kiel to place the question on the ballot on November 4. 1986. Motion carried unanimously. Shall one quarter (’/«) mill be levied against the assessed valuation, as equalized, ol all taxable orooerty in the County ot Barry. Slate 01 Mlchiaant°r ,he years 1987 ,hrou9h 1991 inclusive to improve or maintain Charlton Park. through the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission? n YES NO Jimmie Tyler, 92, former grand marshall of the Woodland Parade, came from his residence at the Provincial House in Hastings to once again ride through town in a chauffeur-driven Model T Ford. Jim Hostetler of Woodland and his team of horses were among the compe­ titors in the pulling contest. Bob Baes set up a complete blacksmith shop at the annual celebration on Saturday. The HASTINGS BANNER - Call(616) MM051 -- IBUASSIFIEin ADS Help Wauled In Menioriam l or Sale CABLE TELEVISION INSTALLER position avail­ able to work in Barry and Eaton counties. Installation experience preferred, basic electronic knowledge helpful. Cable televi­ sion construction helpfuL Must be willing lo work outside. Apply in person at Tri Ad Cable TV office in Hastings or Charlotte. IN MEMORIAM In memory of Madeline Everett who died one year ago today, September 5, 1985. In lean we saw you sinking, We watched you fade away, Our hearts were nearly broken. As you tried so hard to stay, But when we saw you sleeping. So peaceful from your pain, We would not try to wake you, To suffer that again. Sadly missed by __________ Mike and the girls FOR SALE: Winchester shot gun 12 guage pump, two barrels, three choke tubes, $150. PH. 721-3381___________________ DISPATCHERS with EMT minimum requirement. Applica­ tions are being taken for paid full time. Apply in person at 21965 Bedford LRd., Battle Creek, Ml 968-9372___________________ EMT, EMT SPECIALIST Paramedics. Applications are being taken for full time employ­ ment. Apply in person at 21965 Bedford LRd., Battle Creek, Ml 968-9372___________________ EXCELLENT INCOME FOR PART TIME home assembly work. 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All workers bonded. 945-9448 Jobs Wanted handyman work WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repain, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St. NashviUe 852-9537 evenings Fann BLUEBERRIES: excellent Fall picking. Open 8am. to noon, Mon. - Sat. Roy Hall, 2150 Hammond Rd., Hastings. 945-2189. B PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted: Responsible party to assume small monthly payments on Spinct/console piano. Can be seen loyally. Write: (include phone number) Credit Manager, P.O. Box 520, Beckemeyer, IL 62219___________ SALE! 50% OFF! Hashing *now sign, $269. Lighted, non­ arrow, $259! Nonlightcd, $2291 Free letters! Few left. Sec local­ ly. 1-800-4234163, anytime I-or Rent FOR RENT: Gun Lake area, one and two bedroom units, $190 to $250. CaU 672-5526 or 672-7561 Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: Clothtag. (tithes, lots of good toys too until appliances September 5 A 6. 9am lo 5pm. 500 N. Middle­ ville Rd.____________________ YARD SALE: September Sth and 6th, 9am Hl Spm. Held by Saint Mailbias Anglican Church at 602 South Ha-over, Hastings. Toys, small appliances, girls 20 Inch bike, clothes (kids and other), hooks, an kinds of goodies bor Sale Automotive FOR SALE: 1970 Chevy I mpa1*. good running condition, interior excellent. $450. 945-2603,____________ FOR SALE 1982 Ford LTD, 4 dr., air, 57,000 miles, excellent condition. CaU 948-2463 after 6 p.m. Wanted NEEDED: Mature dependable woman with transportation to care for three chUdren, 2:30pm to 1:30am in my home, Wood­ land area. Call 367-4624 WANTED: convection oven. Call Mondays or evenings after 9:30 p.m. 792-2384 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-09-11.pdf b31341fd37707d2b9d774ac8c274f099 PDF Text Text I ■I I NEWS ...wrap Ball player works towards majors ical Facility ark halted Page 8 Page 3 Page 1 JEDC meeting date changed The City-County Economic Develop­ ment Commission will meet Wednesday. Sept. 17, rather than the regularly scheduled meeting on the 10th. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. in the Hastings City Council Chambers, 102 South Broadway. Hastings. City, hotel work on differences Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HastingsBanner Police report church break-in Burglars who made off with a picnic table belonging to the Delton Seventh Day Adventist Church were probably scared away before they could steal anything else. Barry Township Police believe. Chief Mark Kik said the thieves drove over the church's front lawn to make their getaway instead of using the front driveway, leading him to believe that so­ meone may have pulled into the church parking lot. surprising the burglars into a hurried exit. Kik said the thieves' vehicle, probably a piexup. wna parked in back of the church, where the burglars apparently loaded up the picnic table. Then the burglars gained entrance to the church by breaking out a basement window. Nothing was missing from inside and the front door latch was jammed open, Kik said, leading him to believe someone had hit the door hard in his or her hurry to leave. Tire tracks indicated the truck left the back of the church and drove along the grassy side of the church out over the front lawn, got stuck on a steep embank­ ment and finally exited the property, Kik said. The burglary occurred between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. last Friday. The church is located on the comer of Pifer and Cedar Creek roads. _______ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 19M VOLUME 131 - NO. 37 Police Chief resigns Police Chief Mark Stcinfon. head of the 16-man Hastings police force since 1981. tendered his resignation at Monday's city council meeting. Steinfort said after the meeting that he is leaving to "seek more challenging fields of endeavor with more personal satisfaction." Sleinfort's last day will be October 8. after which he will be opening his own business contracting for construction jobs, he said. A selection committee for a new chief was appointed by Mayor William Cook. State Police Lt. Richard Zimmerman, commander of the Hastings Team, and Barry County Sheriff David O. Wood will sit on the selec­ tion panel, as will City Attorney Richard Shaw. City Public Service Director Mike Klovanich. and members of the council’s Public Safety and Parking committee. Advertisements have already been placed in urea newspapers for a replacement, Steinfort said Monday. "We appreciate the good work Mark has done for the city and wish him well in his new endeavor.” councilman Ken Miller said at the council meeting. Charged or not charged...? Hastings Wrecker Service owner Don Spencer still faces criminal misdemeanor charges over u dispute with the city of Hastings on where he should place new wrecker service buildings, even though his attorney told him charges were dismissed. Spencer said his attorney David Tripp called him last Wednesday and informed him that the city had dropped charges against him. City attorney Richard Shaw says that isn't the case. He said he is still in­ vestigating the dispute between Spencer and city building inspector Constantin Huncaig over building code re­ quirements for Spencer’s new building — a dispute that led to Spencer's arrest early last week on charges that Spencer failed to stop working on the building when ordered to do so. Shaw said the confusion over the charges may have arisen when Shaw told Spencer's attorney that Spencer could resume work on one of the two new buildi tgs he is constructing. Shaw would not comment further on whether the charges would ultimately be dropped, saying he is still investigating the mailer. But Spencer said it looks like at this point that the city made a mistake in its instructions to him about where to place his buildings, and says ‘Td really like people to know I wasn't guilty of anything.” County can spend to get your vote The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners may spend funds to inform the public of courthouse rennovation and millage needs as long as the information is objective and educational in nature, according to the board's bonding attorney. In a letter to commissioners, read at the board's Tuesday meeting, Attorney James K. White of the Grand Rapids firm of Mika. Meyers. Beckett & Jones told the board of the legal role it can serve in informing the public about the November ballot proposal seeking 0.71 mills for five years to make the cour­ thouse accessible to the handicapped and pay for other improvements and maintenance. White said the board, if it desires, can spend funds to objectively explain the project and urge county residents to vote, but that it can not use county funds to ask voters to vote in favor of the millage or against H. UWE is the answer! Give your support to the Barry Area United Way PRICE25C Steinfort joined the HPD in August of 1980. acting as deputy police chief. In December of 1981 he became police chief when William Brandt resigned that position. Prior to that. Steinfort worked as director of a juvenile youth home, a sergeant and patrolman in the Allegan City Police Depart­ ment. and a deputy for the Mecosta County Sheriffs Department. He also served four years in the Marine Corps. In addition to criminal justice courses taken at many area schools. Steinfort has a bachelor's degree in theology from the Clarksville School of Theology in Tennessee. During his tenure as chief in Hastings. Steinfort said "arrests increased 24 percent, traffic citations increased 39 percent, the number of complaints handled increased 35 percent, and the amount of personnel in the department decreased by three positions." He has been involved in the construction business part-time for 13 years and has been thinking about getting out of police work for the past nine months. Police Chief Mark Stainfort Steinfort said he won’t miss being a policeman. "I'm just hopefully moving on to bigger and better things." Local student is scholarship semifinalist United Way...underway Over 50 United Way volunteers gathered at Hastings Mutual on Tuesday to listen to DeWayne Duskln from the United Way of Michigan. Duskln was on hand to assist local members in their 1986-87 business and office kickoff. The official kickoff for this year's Barry Area United Way is Oct. 1 and will conclude Nov. 1. The local goal Is $133,594 from eight different sources. Construction halted on Medical Facility addition Due to a lack of proper documentation, con­ struction on a $1.5 million improvement pro­ ject at the Barry County Medical Care Facility was halted Friday by state health department officials, said Lynn Sommerfeld, facility director. Sommerfeld explained that design plans must be approved by the Michigan Depart­ ment of Health before a building permit is issued in health care construction projects, such as the one at the county facility to add of­ fices. reception rooms, nurses stations, etc. He said the health department had learned that plans or "shop drawings” for the building's sprinkler system and fire alarm system had not yet been inspected and approv­ ed by the state fire marshall, a prerequisite to health department approval. "It was not done on a timely basis." Som­ merfeld said. Sommerfeld said in order to begin building, permits must be obtained from both the DNR says Summit Steel polluting Council woman upset with tax abatement Michigan Department of Labor and the Michigan Department of Health. He said he gave the go ahead for the project construction thinking it had been approved by the health department when in fact it had not. "There was a miscommunication between me and the architect." said Sommerfeld. "We were comparing apples to oranges so to speak." Sommerfeld said Wednesday that he was to meet with the health department officials early Thursday. Tentative approval was granted by the fire marshall Monday and the Michigan Depart­ ment of Health is expected to give the green light for construction to resume by the end of this week. "1 don't feel at this point it is going to adversely affect the building project." said Sommerfeld. "We should be on our way to finishing the project in the spring." More than one Hastings City Council member is upset over the council's recent granting of a tax break for Summit Steel Pro­ cessing Corp., saying the company is polluting the area of Railroad Street it occupies. "It's too bad the council couldn't have waited for the letter we requested from the Department of Natural Resources before it okayed Summit's tax abatement request." councilwoman Esther Walton said. "We have a responsibility to protect our water resources." The company is located adjacent to the Thomapplc River, and has been guilty of polluting the river banks and water in the past, according to council woman Mary Lou Gray. Gray said she investigated the company five years ago after residents across the river from the scrap steel processing company complain­ ed of car bodies strewn over the riverbank. National Merit Scholurxhip Corporation (NM8C) has released the names of some 15,000 young men and women across the country who are being honored as scmifinalists in the current Merit Program. Included in the list of names is Ann L. Scofield of Hastings. Academically talemed high school seniors in all of the 50 states have qualified as Semifinalists and will have an op­ portunity to advance in the 1987 competition for about 6,000 Merit Scholarships worth over $21 million. In the fall of 1985, more than one million juniors in some 19,000 U.S. secondary schools entered this competition by taking the PSAT/NMSQT, the qualifying test for the Merit Program. The top scorers in every state, representing about half of one percent of ths state's high school graduating class, are included in the nationwide Semifinalist pool. In publicly recognizing this select group. NMSC hopes to broaden the higher education opportunities of these young people and to focus a spotlight on the academic achievements of able students in the nation's secondary schools. To be considered for Merit Scholarships, <hesc Scmifinalists must advance to Finalist Minding by documenting high academic per­ formance. being endorsed and recommended by their high schools, taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test and confirming their qualifying test performance, and submitting information about their school and community activities. Personal interests, and goals. About 90 per­ cent (or 13.500) of the Semifinalists are ex­ pected to meet the rigorous standards required <o become Finalists in the Merit Program and lo compete for one of several types of Merit Scholarships to be offered in 1987. About 40 Percent of the distinguished Finalists will receive an award and all Merit Scholars will be chosen from the Finalist group. Every Finalist will be considered for one of 1.800 single-payment National Merit S2000 Scholarships, allocated on a state representa­ tion basis in proportion to each state's total of U-S. high school seniors. Winners in each state will be chosen by a selection committee °f college admission professionals who will judge which Finalists have the strongest com­ During the spring. Gray said, water "every color of the rainbow" was running into the river. Car fluids from cars being compressed on the she wcrc seeping into the ground. Gray said. Gray requested clearance from the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) bination of academic and extracurricular ac­ complishments. The "National" awards are supported by grants to NMSC from com­ panies and businesses and by undesignated Merit Program funds. Corporations, foundations, and other organizations also will underwrite some 1.400 Merit Scholarships for Finalists who meet preferential criteria the grantors specify. Only Finalists with particular qualifications-such as children of employees, residents of areas a company serves, or Finalists with career goals a sponsor wishes to encourage--will be con­ sidered for these awards. Most corporatesponsored Merit Scholarships are renewable annually and provide between $500 and $8,000 for each college undergraduate year; a Jury convicts pool cue wielder A Hastings man who says he struck a man with a pool cue because the man was fighting with his brother was convicted of assault und battery by a Barry County jury last week. Mark W. Salski. 22, of 738 E. Bond St., was accused of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, a felony carry­ ing a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. The jury came back last Wednesday with a guilty verdict to the lesser charge, said Assis­ tant Prosecuting Attorney Marilyn Meyer. The assault and battery conviction carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and/or a $100 fine. According to Meyer. James E. Shcler of Hastings testified that he saw the defendant's brother Matt Salski slapping a woman at the bar of the Hastings Hotel last Oct. 24. Shcler attempted to slop Salski from hitting the woman, he said, and Salski's brother Mark, the defendant, hit Sheler with the cue slick. Sheler testified. The defendant said he hit Shcler in self­ defense. Meyer said. Sentencing of Salski will be October 17 in circuit court. County sets budget hearing A truth-in-taxation hearing at 10:50 a.m., followed by a 1987 budget hearing at 11 a m. has been set for Tuesday. October 28 by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The bearing will be held in the commis­ sioners' room on the top floor of the County Annex building. . The truth-in-taxation hearing will involve approximately $60,000 of additional revenue the county will be receiving for the first lime and confirmed her fears about the company, she said. The letter was addressed to Summit Steel and indicated that engine oils were seeping in­ to the ground there and the company was in­ structed to take certain measures to try and contacting. But vord from the DNR had not been received by the council by the time the Aug. 25 nteeting rolled around, and rather than delay construction on the new building, members went ahead and approved the hall the seepage. "You had agreed to place a PVC or similar membrane on the ground, cover the mem­ brane with sand and place an earthen dike around the area where engine blocks will be stored." the letter told Summit Steel officials. "When the engine blocks are removed, the membrane and sand will be picked up and disposed of. We will monitor your operation to determine if this method works to prevent oils from running off the site soaking into the abatement. Written confirmation that Summit was polluting was received by Gray from the DNR only • few days after the last council meeting. ground." "We've granted them an cight-year tax abatement and we don't even know if the method they’re using to contain the pollution assuring council that the company was pollution-free before the council granted an eight-year tax abatement on a new |0,000-square-foot building the company is few are one-time awards of $2,000. Approximately 2.800 four-ycar Merit Scholarships will be offered by colleges and universities and only Finalists who wish to at­ tend a sponsor institution will compete for these awards. Winners will receive stipends ranging from $250 to $2,000 for each of the four years of study al the sponsor college. The National Merit Scholarship Program, initiated in 1955, is financed independently by over 600 sponsor organizations. The 6,000 academic champions who will be named Merit Scholars next April and May will bring the program's 32-year total to more than 100,000 young Americans who have received Merit Scholarships worth $308 million. from the state's new four-percent liquor tax and a hotel tax. Ted McKelvey, the board's finance chair­ man. said the board could roll the county millage levy back a fraction of a percentage to compensate for the additional revenue or put 5O-perccnt ($30,000) of the proceeds in the county's general fund budget and earmark the other 50-percent to substance abuse programs. will work.” Gray said. Gray said the council should be cautious in the granting of tax abatements in general, only allowing them if they create enough jobs in the area. The Summit Steel improvements are only predicted to create two new jobs. Gray said. Summit Steel Vice-President Joel Hoffman has indicated in past meetings to the council that his company has a good track record en­ vironmentally and is very willing to work with the DNR to correct any problems that may come up. In a letter to Gray, he asked that the coun­ cilwoman visit the company’s Lansing plant. Gray said at the council meeting that she and councilwoman Walton would take Hoff­ man up on his offer, and also request tours of the Hastings and Ionia Summit Steel facilities. �Page 2- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, September 11,1906 Without you, t hare's no Way. Your donation helps more than 35 local agencies in Barry County. SYNOPSIS OF REGULAR MEETING ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 2. 1986 All Board Member* present. Also 9 citizen*. Previous minute* and trea­ surer* report approved. Correspondence read. County Commissioner Kiel ex­ plained that the County Per­ sonnel Committee determined that a County Equalization Dept, employee would be in con­ flict of interest if employed by a Township to assist the<r assessor. Authorized sale of 1965 Chev­ rolet Fire Truck lor $4,000. Bill* approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Rutsell K. Stanton. Supervisor (9-11) TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROP­ ERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township P an­ ning Commission on Wednesday. October 1. 1986. at 7:30 o’clock p.m. at the Prairieville Town­ ship Holl. 10115 South Norris Rood, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to bo considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed amendment of Section 4.13-2 of lhe Prairie­ ville Township Zoning Ordinance so at to provide that land uses and development* in the "P-1" Public Lond and ”P-2” Semi­ Public Land zoning classifica­ tions shall be subject to site plan review by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission. 2. The proposed amendment of Section 6.7-1 of the Prairie­ ville Township Zoning Ordinance to as to provide that churches. religious retreots, church group homo*, church office* and other similar establishments, grange halls, scout comps, church camps, and educational institution* ore permitted use* In the ”P-2" Semi-Public Lond zoning classi­ fication. This Section i* proposed to be further amended to impose certain specified minimum front yard, side yard, and roar yard requirement* and to Impose a greenbelt requirement for any rear or side yard abutting prop­ erty located In ony ”R” or “A" zoning classification. 3 The proposed rezoning from on ”R-2" Single-Family and Two-Fomlly, Medium Density, residential District zoning classification to a ”P-2” Semi­ Public Lond zoning classification of Lot* 13. 14. 15. and 16 of Hyde Away Resort Plat located on the oast side of Rankin Rood approxi­ mately 764.24 feet south of Delton Road. It is also pro­ posed to amend the Prairieville Township Master Land Ute Plan so as to place the aforemen­ tioned land within the "Semi­ Public" land use classification. 4. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed tentative text of the Zoning and Lond Use Plan amendments to be con­ sidered. o* well as the Town­ ship Zoning Ordinance, Town­ ship Zoning Map, and Township Land Use Mester Plan, may be examined at the Prairieville Township Hall located at 10115 South Norris Road within the Township at any reasonable time from and after the first publi­ cation of this notice until and including the time of public hearing and may be further ex­ amined al the public hearing. Tiw Prairieville Township Plan­ ning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to moke change* in lhe above-mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or following the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present to partici­ pate in discussion on the matter. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armintrout. Secretary Prairieville Township Holl 10115 South Norris Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 (616)623 2664 (9-25) BARRY AREA UNITED WAY South Jefferson Street News ' I EVENTS ' 1. The Hastings Fitness Canter Is now open In Downtown Hastings, comer of Jefferson and State. The first visit Is free so stop In, check It out and welcome them to town. 2. Also new, across from Hastings House on State Street: Floral Designs of Hastings. They offer complete floral services. Visit the shop, browse around and congratulate the Nevins on their opening. 3. National Play Doh Day-September 15. Bring us something made from Play Doh this week to enter our annual competition. We will give you a $1.00 gift certificate and a Cone Zone cone and put your creation on display In our window. Best entry gets another $5.00 gift certificate. (6 cr younger.) 4. Popcorn Day-September 13. Be one of the first 25 people to walk up to a Bosley employee and say “Popcorn Is my life” and we will give you a pack of T.V. Time Popcorn. 5. Visit the annual St. Rose Festival this Sunday, starting at noon. Food, music, prizes, games and more make for an entertaining afternoon. Everyone is Invited. 6. First Methodist Church Men are having a Pancake Supper this Friday from 5 until 7 at the church. At $2.50 each, you can afford to take the whole family. 7. Swap Ideas Day - September 10. Bring us an Idea for promoting South Jeffer­ son Street and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate. If we use the idea, we will give you another $5.00 certificate. 8. Barry Day ■ September 13. Write an Ode to Barry County or to a guy named Barry and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. 9. Snack a Pickle Time-September 11-20. Bring us a couple of homemade pick­ les to snack on this week and we will give you a Snickers bar to snack on. (One to a customer.) 10. Jesse Owens' Birthday - September 12. Get two students, In track uniform, to run a race down South Jefferson Street this week. You also need at least two cheerleaders in uniform to cheer them on and your own two officials (six people In all). We will give a $50.00 donation to the Hastings Track Fund for the first group, $25.00 donation for the second group, nothing for third. 11. Henry Louis Mencken's Birthday September 12. Tell us what they called H.L. this week and we will give you a 50* gift certificate. 12. Hastings Band Students are selling cheese and sausage to raise money for scholarships, awards and uniforms. Orders will be taken through Sept. 22. Don’t miss out. . AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky celebrates the International Town Criers Champion­ ship (Sept. 13) by having a sale this week. The Buck's weekly specials make his competition want to cry, but shoppers cry tears of joy when they see his prices each week in our Reminder ad. 2. We think our Sentiment Shop selection of Greeting Cards is the finest in Barry County and Invite you to browse through our collection when you need a card for any occasion. 3. New in our Fragrance Aisle: Adidas for men. 4. Wednesday Is Double Print Day at Bosley's every week. 5. Check your blood pressure free In our Pharmacy and pick up a free Emergency Medical Record to carry In your wallet or purse. 6. Park free when shopping Downtown Hastings. I STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTKK OF HEAINMG File No. 86-19547-NC In the matter of Patricio Rollin* Steiner. TAKE NOTICE: On September 25, 1986 of 8:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin, Acting Judge ol Probate, a hearing will be held on the Petition for Change of Name of Patricia Rollins Steiner. September 4. 1986 Patricia Rollin* Steiner 6610 McKibben Rood Delton. Ml 49046 (9-11) "The curse of man. and the cause of nearly all his woe. his stupendous capacity for believing the incredible." — N.L Mencken John and Donna Hoffmann and their children have taken a 30 by 50-foot plot on their property and turned it into a bountiful garden. The Thomapple Garden Club has recogniz­ ed their efforts by awarding the family with a first place ribbon for the best "all-around good vegetable garden” in the area. The Hoffmann’s garden, located at their home on 317 E. Lincoln, is a first time endeavor, except for a garden they started with friends last year. The only problem with last year's attempt was that the garden was about 15 miles away. The yield of crops from this year’s garden has been unbelieveable. said John. They have a freezer packed full of foods they've already John Hoffmann and his wife Donna and daughter Tera check out the melons in their first place garden. The family, which also includes son John and daughter Jessica, won the garden honors from the Thornapple Garden Club. Neighbors fight over use of Crooked Lake property Neighboring Crooked Lake residents John ' and Norma Dettman, Ruth M. Davis, and William and Nancy Gray have been enjoined from cussing at or striking each other until such time as a circuit court judge can decide who gets to use a lakefront lot situated in front of their homes. ”1 don’t want people hitting each other and 1 don't want them swearing at each other,” Judge Hudson E. Deming ordered the warring neighbors Friday in Barry County Circuit Court. The Dettmans have filed suit against the Grays and Davis, asking that they be ordered to stay off a piece of lakeside property situated directly in front of the Dettman residence. The Grays and Davis live in homes across the road from the Dettmans. directly behind them in relation to the lakefront. According to papers filed with the court. Davis placed a dock in Crooked Lake off the middle section of the disputed beachfront area, and lhe Grays began using the dock to tie up their boat. “Both Mrs. Davis and the Grays have also begun using the beachfront area as dreir own, to the consternation of the plaintiffs," lhe suit says. “When the plaintiffs (the Dettmans) re­ quested the Grays to leave the property, Mrt. Gray physically assaulted Mrs. Denman." the papers said. Criminal charges in the mgj- ter are pending in Barry County District Court, the suit continued. The Dettmans are asking that the dock, pic­ nic tables and other possessions of the Grays and Davis be removed from the beach area, and that all three and any of their friends or relatives be permanently ordered to stay off the property. The Dettmans charge that even though the “Crooked Lake Summer Resort” was originally platted to include a beachfront area accessible to others besides the owners im­ mediately adjacent to the water, “from the 1900s to the present usage (of the waterfront) has changed." “The owners have treated their lakeshore property as their own." the suit maintains, and by mowing it and otherwise treating it as their own, the Dettmans can lay claim to their lakefront through what the suit terms "adverse possession." The suit asked for a temporily order restraining the Grays and Davis from using the beach area until the matter can be settled in court, but Circuit Judge Hudson E. Deming refused to issue such an order, saying “I've tried to keep these people from doing anything to harm the plaintiffs and the plaintiffs from harming the defendants. In the meantime everything is status quo. Deming set a Nov. 26 hearing to hear arguments on the matter. 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Of the club’s first place ribbon. John said. “We’re really appreciative of the recognition. It tickles us.” School insurance costs increase nearly $50,000 Insurance costs for Hastings schools jumped nearly $50,000 over last year, but the superintendent feels lucky. At lhe August meeting of the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education, the Board ac­ cepted the recommendation to award the 1986-1987 contracts for multi-peril, liability and fleet insurance coverages to Crosby & Henry Insurance Agency of Grand Rapids, representing Signa Insurance Co., which had the lowest bid — $86,552. The total cost of insurance for the district for the 1985-86 school year was $38,498. “Unfortunately, the school system is ex­ periencing the same type of increases in in­ surance premiums that are common at this time in Michigan.” said Superintendent Carl Schoeuel. "The board should feel fortunate that it was able to get even two bids,", he said, adding that a number of districts in the state were unable to get even one insurance bid. The other complete bid came from the Buckland Insurance Agency, representing the Indiana Insurance Co., for $113,498. A partial bid was received from the Ruth Hughes Agency representing State Farm In­ surance for fleet insurance only, at a cost of $11,462. The breakdown of coverages in the package drawn up by Crosby and Henry is as follows: building and contents, $32,726 with a $500 deductible; boilers, $1510 with a $500 deduc­ tible; fleet. $12,087 with a $250 deductible; comprehensive liability of up to $500,000 at a cost of $22,733; and umbrella liability of up to $2 million at a cost of $17,496. Partial coverage, bid by the Hughes Agen­ cy, was not awarded, said Schocssel, because the other agents had indicated their individual rates were part of a total package and could not be divided. The board also adopted a tax levy resolution for the 1986-87 school year, which included an operating tax levy of 30.8960 mills for general operating purposes and a debt retire­ ment tax rate of 2.89 mills. Food service products contract awards were granted to low bidders for dairy, chip and bakery products which were Roelof Dairy of Galesburg, Millard and Associates of Alto and the Hospital Purchasing Service of Mid­ dleville, respectively. x The board accepted, with appreciation, the following gifts: approximately S5.000 worth of weight-training equipment from Universal Gym Machines and Equipment through former teacher. Jim Sutherland, to be used by physical education classes and athletic teams on the upper gym balcony in the high school; approximately S2.000 worth of materials and labor from the Central School Parent Teacher Organization to be used for the purchase of equipment for the Central School playground; and approximately $2,700 worth of surplus paint from Barry County Lumber and Home Center. An out-of-district transfer was granted to Kevin Glubke enabling him to attend classes in the Bailie Creek Public School District while a similar transfer was denied to Terry Bontrager whose mother wanted him transfer­ red to Thomapple Kellogg School District. Both students reside within Hastings' school bound ries. "The criteria used arc consistent with those of prior years." said Board President James Toburen in regards to the transfers. The Board also accepted the proposal to adopt a new elementary spelling textbook series to be used this year. Prosecutor to rule on possible ‘conflict of interest situation The Barry County Board of Commissioners will ask the county prosecutor’s office whether it is a conflict of interest for Commis­ sioner Cathy Williamson, who sells real estate, to serve as the board's representative on the county planning and zoning commission. The matter surfaced at the board's Tuesday meeting during time allowed for public com­ ment when Ward Weiler of Hastings said he thought it was a conflict of interest for Williamson to rell real estate and sit on the planning commission "and determine what goes on a piece of property." Board Chairman Carolyn Coleman said the matter would be referred to the prosecuting attorney. ■ John Deere introduces the new 4-row 4425 Combine. Power is up with the 117-hp engine. You'll stay in the field longer with the 79gallon fuel tank. And make fewer unloadings with the 125-bushel grain tank. ■ Faster harvesting? You bet! 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State Hastings, Mich. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 11,1986 - PatX* 3 Mother pleads for justice in sexual assault case City, hotel owners working out differences A preliminary settlement has been reached between the city of Hastings and the owners of the Hastings Hotel. The two were fighting over whether the hotel, located on State Street in downtown Hastings, should be required to make a long list of improvements to the building to bring it up to code. Hotel owners Richard and Phyllis Glcss sued the city April 22, saying lhe building code requirements were unfair and a "veiled attempt by the city to close the hotel down." After hashing over the city's list of re­ quested changes during two circuit court hear­ ings. attorneys for both panics agreed that most of the fire and electrical violations would be taken care of. A fire door would be installed on the third floor landing, they decided. Emergency battery-operated lights will be placed in hallways. Glass transoms over door­ ways that could conduct fire will be boarded over. And the first two floors of the structure will be painted, although the latter change is "cosmetic" in nature, according to the hotel owners’ attorney. Clifford Bloom. The hotel would be allowed to continue to leave windows in rooms unscreened, because tenants "rip them out anyway." Other improvements, such as emergency exit signs, had already been made by the Glesscs prior to the second hearing. Bloom said his clients were "more than willing" to comply with "health and safetyrelated requirements", but when it came to a The mother of a seven-year-old girl sexually assaulted by a 34-ycar-old Grand Rapids man appealed to Circuit Judge Hudson E. Deming Friday to send the man to prison. "We came to court to get justice", she said, telling the court that her daughter had been sexually assaulted by Gary L. Stephens of Burton Street prior to the June 8 incident he was charged for. Stevens was convicted of second degree sexual conduct Aug. 6 after a two-day jury trial. "My daughter wakes up three or four times a night with nightmares," the mother said. Stevens* lawyer David Tripp argued against prison time, saying that his client has denied the charges from the beginning and still main­ tains his innocence. Tripp admitted into court records some six letters from friends and relatives of Stevens supporting him. After stating that nothing in either the pre­ sentence report or the prosecutor’s statemenu indicated reasons for going ouuide recom­ request that the building be painted, “my clients don’t appreciate being told they have to do it." “No one is really more concerned about the health and safety of the tenants than my clients." Bloom said. "This is my client* livelihood. They lake pride in the hotel.” Although many issues were resolved in the dispute, some improvements still under con­ tention must yet be decided upon, according to Mike Faulkner, an attorney with Siegel, Hudson. Gee, Shaw and Fisher who handled the city’s case. The city has asked that an Oct. 29 trial date be kept open for the case, before which time the city will inspect the hotel to see if agreedupon changes have been made. If they haven't, the case could still go to trial. Faulkner said. “I don’t agree with their lawyer that what we were asking for was cosmetic,” Faulkner said. "The city’s been more than patient and le­ nient with them and not required them to do anything they’ve not enforced generally." Bloom disagreed, saying the city is practic­ ing "selective enforcement" of city codes and "failed to use discretion in applying the various codes to lhe Hastings Hotel." He said his clients "felt like the city building inspector went through a checklist and applied the same standards that he would to a new building rather than the existing structure, which is 100 years old.” Bloom said even the Barry County Cour­ thouse could not survive such an inspection, and that BOCA building codes adopted by local municipalities are designed to be a "guide" rather than an absolute. "My clients feel they’ve been damaged and losi a: least one tenant because of allegations that the city has made." Bloom said. Those allegations include a scathing denun­ ciation of conditions in the hotel by city Police Chief Mark Steinfort, who called the hotel "a threat to life, safety, morals, health, and the well-being of the occupants and the general public." The hotel owners contend that lhe in­ dividual condition of rooms is out of their control, Bloom said, and that while "the hotel is located in an area of crime problems, the hotel is not the source of those problems." The hotel also "provides a safe, warm, desirable place to live" for low-income in­ dividuals who might otherwise be "out on lhe streets." Bloom said. Still to be decided before the Oct. 29 hear­ ing date is whether the hotel will have to in­ stall ventilation fans in individual bathrooms. According to the hotel owners, such a pro­ ject would involve a "substantial cost" and would be more of an esthetic requirement rather than one involving health and safety. Bloom said. Nabbed by dog and unhappy about it Hastings resident David A. Wc.tjer pleaded guilty Friday to resisting and obstructing police officers trying to arrest him Aug. 21. but objected to being apprehended by a deputized police dog. "I didn’t have no weapon on me at the time. I don't feel it was right to sic the dog on me," Woltjcr told Judge Hudson E. Deming in Barry County Circuit Court. Woltjcr, 23, of 2245 Iroquois Trail, led police and sheriffs dog Hans on a vhasc around downtown Hastings before finally be­ ing cornered. "They had city, county and state (police) all over the block." Woltjer related. "I ran here and there into different yards. On my way one of the officers sicced a dog on me. At one (point), when I was try ing to get away from the dog. an officer tried to grab me and I pushed him." Woltjcr received several dog bites from the tussle with Hans. Police were trying to arrest Woltjcr on charges of breaking and entering a Hastings home and also on charges of possessing stolen goods. After pleading guilty to resisting and obstructing, a "high-court" misdemeanor. Woltjer pleaded guilty to possessing a stolen leather coat in exchange for the dropping of burglary charges against him. “I bought the jacket from a certain person and at the time I did not know it was stolen." he told the court. Woltjer said he acquired the coat, worth about SI50. from a man in Tyden Park for S45. “I might have had a suspicion about whether or not it was stolen,” Woltjer admit­ ted. "I questioned the guy for 10 minutes.” “I thought he was hard up." Woltjer said he later pawned the jacket for S30 in Nashville, where it was discovered by police and traced back to him. Judge Deming told Woltjcr that "I’m con­ vinced that you knew that it was stolen at the time that you paid $45 for that jacket.” Can the U.S. free journalist charged with being Russian spy? Mark Weiler Ace Randall Julia Wolowicz Here’s the Question: The Soviet Union has arrested an American journalist and charged him with being a spy* un ac,*on th® United States feels Ls unwarranted. Government officials say they plan to take steps to intervene in the situation, and have made public inten­ tions to pressure Soviets currently in the United Stales. What sort of action should the United States take io free the American reporter from the Russian’s grip and will the incident affect future relations between the two countries? jerrv Hickman. Hastings - "Release him or else, that’s what I’d tell them, h (the inci­ dent) won’t do much good for the two Myrtle Pranshka Angela Olszewski Myrtle Pranshka, Hastings - "They should remain calm and plan some sort of negotiations. I do believe it will affect summit relations. I think it will help.” Mark Weiler, Vermontville — "I’m against fighting. I think we should meet with them and talk it out. I’m the type of person that thinks all problems can be solved by talk­ ing. I don’t like violence. Yes. I think it could put more of a strain on the relations." Julia Wolowicz, Middleville —- “It’s Reagan’s job to get him out of there. He’s always got the answers to everything." countries.' Ace Randall. Hastings - "I don’t see where it's right lor them to hold him. . . h’s up to us to go and get him. have him brought back. If he's done something wrong, then it’s up to us to prosecute him. not them." Delton, pleaded guilty Friday to illegally possessing the controlled drug methamphetamine. Bloomberg pleaded guilty in exchange for lhe dropping of additional charges against him. including possession of marijuana and driving while his license was suspended. An Oct. 17 sentencing date was set. Kyle P. Jacobson, 21, of 2180 Payne Lake Rd.. Middleville, waived circuit court ar­ raignment and filed a written plea of not guilty to charges of dealing drugs in Middleville July 4. An Oct. 17 pre-trial was set. And Robert W. Shellington, 18, of40416 S. Main St.. Nashville, was sentenced to six months in jail for failing to show up for two monthly appointments with his probation officer. . shcllington was serving probation for the ; attempted break-in of the Maple Valley Stan­ dard gas station in Nashville. Robber flees with cash from Nashville Bank PUBLIC OPINION: Jerry Hickman Deming accepted the guilty plea, and set an Oct. 17 sentencing date. In other court action Friday, an arraignment for Thomas L. Lake, 39, of 6990 Lammers Rd., Delton, had to be adjourned when Lake indicated he wanted his plea of guilty to reckless use of a firearm heard before Judge Richard M. Shuster. Shuster was assigned Lake's case original­ ly, but had to appear before the court within a certain time period to be arraigned. Lake was due to plead guilty to the firearms charge in exchange for the dropping of a more serious count of assault with a dangerous weapon. Lake allegedly became angry at his girlfriend after she left the residence they were sharing with some of their joint posses­ sions. He allegedly stopped her on the mad and held a shotgun on her. . The incident occurred Aug. 4. Lake was ttf be arraigned before Judge Shuster this week. Karl A. Bloomberg, 27, of 11159 Oak Dr.. Angela Olszewski, Hastings — "I would want them to do whatever they had to to ge* me out of there if it were me they had arrested." by Michelle Sulser During what police believe to have been Barry County's first bank robbery ever, an unknown subject escaped v-ith an undetermin­ ed amount of cash taken from the Eaton Federal Savings and Loan in Nashville Friday. The FBI, the Barry County Sheriffs Department and the Nashville Police Depart­ ment arc continuing their investigation of the robbery. Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott of the sheriffs department said two tellers were on duty and one citizen was in the bank when the suspect entered the Main Street establishment at about 1 p.m. A third teller was on break in the back, he said. "He (the suspect) told the tellers to back away from the counter and demanded the money." DeMott said. He said the man did not reveal any weapons or refer to any weapons, but "he did have his fingers taped." DeMott said."To me. that means he doesn't want to leave any finger­ prints. And to the tellers, that tells them that he means business." DeMott said he did not know whether there were any accomplices in the incident, or if the subject escaped on foot or in a vehicle. It was reported, however, that the suspect was last seen running north on Main Street from the bank. But according to witnesses, the white man. who is described to be in his late 20s, may have left town in a pick-up truck with at least one other white male. Faye Salyers, a waitress at Clay's Dinner Bell, said a man fitting the description of the suspect had a cup of coffee in the restaurant prior to the incident. According to Sandy Salyers, owner of a barber shop next to the restaurant, the suspect then entered his business and requested a haircut. Salyers said the man seemed "very hyper." Salyers said he also noticed a suspicious per­ son leaning against a pole accross the street, north of inc bank near a flat bed pick-up truck. "I’d never seen him before." Salyers said about the first subject. "Usually when I have new customers we talk...he said he was a semi truck driver and his truck was being repaired in Battle Creek." Another witness reported that after the inci­ dent occurred, one of the tellers yelled to so­ meone across the street. "Call the police, we've just been robbed!" DeMott said the description of the subject is similar to that given in Union City and Jonesville in southern Michigan where other bank robberies have occurred recently. According to police, the subject was described to have short, light brown hair, 160-180 pounds, and five feet nine incnes to five feet eleven inches tall. He was last seen wearing baseball style cap. a blue and white striped shirt and tan pants. "This is the first bank robbery in Barry County that I can remember." DeMott said. No injuries were reported. Hoare gets another tribute for her service Rae M. Hoare. a Barry County Commis­ sioner from Prairieville, has received a fram­ ed tribute of appreciation for her contributions while serving three years on the Michigan Commission on Economic and Social Opportunities. The recognition was a resolution of ap­ preciation and tribute, printed on Michigan Department of Labor letterhead, from the commission. The commission "offers its unanimous ac­ colade of tribute to Rae Hoare in appreciation of her contributions to the low-income people of this state." said the resolution. It was sign­ ed by Thomas W. Fowler Jr., commission chairperson. Last month. Hoare was named the first "Local Elected Official of lhe Year" by the Michigan Community Action Agency Association. The Hastings mended stale sentencing guidelines. Deming sentenced Stephens to lhe maximum recom­ mended under the guidelines, three to 10 years in state prison. Stevens could have been sentenced to a minimum of 10 years in prison for the offense. Set Friday for re-trial was the George Scobey sexual assault case. Scobey. 46. formerly of 434 E. Walnut St.. Hastings, is accused of first degree criminal sexual conduct involving the molestation of a 13-ycar-old girl. The case is being heard for the second time after the Michigan Court of Appeals reversed an earlier conviction, saying part of the trial evidence had been improperly admitted. Originally assigned to Judge Richard M. Shuster, the case was re-assigned to Judge Deming when Shuster said he was biased and believed Scobey to be guilty. Trial was set for Nov. 10. Two teens granted YTAs Middleville teens David G. Howell, 18, of 5675 N. Middleville Rd., and Zachary T. Moore, 18, of 2050 Yankee Springs Rd., were allowed Friday to enter a youthful of­ fenders program that will wipe their records clean if they successfully complete the program. Both were given status as "youthful trainees" under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act, which allows them to serve a period of probation without having been actually con­ victed of a crime. Should either fail to follow the terms of pro­ bation. they could be brought back into circuit court and re-arraigned on the criminal charges they originally faced. The two were accused of breaking into two cars and stealing the cars' radios. Circuit Judge Hudson E. Deming, while granting YTA status, chastised both teens, telling them that "from what I understand, this was not a spur of the moment thing. This was a planned thing." "I guess that if it was one of our cars that got ripped off we'd be so angry because three young fellows not having anything better to do decided to rip off radios — not one, but two.” (A third suspect. David Howell's brother Jeffrey. 17, is waiting for a YTA hearing Oct. 17.) Deming said he granted YTA status on the recommendation of the probation department, which must research each candidate tor YTA and give a report to the court. Both must serve 18 months of probation, pay S300 in court costs, and $98 in restitution for the two radios. Firefighters and township reach a settlement by Kathleen J. Oreslk Six former Thomapple Township firemen who filed suit against the township board and its fire chief say they are content with the set­ tlement the two parties reached last Friday. The six men, Randy Eaton. Jeff Bauer. Terry Kelly. Terry Tolan, Rick Erway and Brian Bennett, filed lhe suit after they were suspended and later fired by the township board this winter. Fire Chief Bob Kenyon recommended the suspension and termination, saying the men were insubordinate and, by taking complaints to the township supervisor, violated the department's bylaws by divulging departmen­ tal information to outsiders. Randy Eaton, spokesperson for the six men. said "By the township agreeing to the settle­ ment, it proves that our complaints of faulty equipment and unsafe procedures were justified and legitimate. We filed lhe suit to in­ sure that changes would take place. "By the amount of the settlement, $450, it’s clear that we weren’t in it for the money, rather for full disclosure of the problems that we felt existed in tlx: department." A press release from township attorney James Fisher stated that the terms of the set­ tlement approved by Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster included the following: “That the township agreed to pay lhe at­ torney fees for the six plaintiffs, to pay each plaintiff the sum of $450 and the parties agreed to the dismissal of the lawsuit. "Both parties regret the misunderstandings which have arisen during the dispute. "There is no question that all the firemen involved are dedicated public servants of the township, and that some good has come from the unfortunate event. The department should be better in the future as a result. “The Township Board has been forced to focus its attention on the Department and is reviewing its policies and those of the Am­ bulance Service. "A survey of the department by the West Michigan Fire Chiefs Association identified certain deficiencies in the department, and these have been changed accordingly." Attorney for the six suspended firemen, John Engaman, said "The plaintiffs felt that further pressing of the issue would cost the community more money and would also fur­ ther divide lhe community. "The lawsuit proved their complaints were not in vain. Their complaints were justified in the West Michigan Fire Chiefs Association’s report. "It’s loo bad that it took the loss of six good firemen to have the changes come about when it could have been settled in a united fashion. "Maybe this time some of the wounds bet­ ween the six men. the township, fire depart­ ment and its chief can be healed. Banner ________________________ r Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol 131, No. 37 - Thursday, September 11,1986 Subscription Rates: $11.00 per year in Barry County; $13.00 per year in adjoining counties: and $14.50 per year elsewhere "The township now has a better fire department.” Township Supervisor Don Boysen said, "Now that a settlement has been reached I hope everyone concerned can put the issue behind them and begin a healing process within the community. "With this issue behind us we can go ahead with future township planning for the better­ ment of all." The township's press release also stated that "All of the parties regret that the matter resulted in a divisive lawsuit, and all acknowledge that whatever was done by cither side was done primarily because of their view of what was in the public's best interest. "Reasonable minds sometimes differ on what is best, but in this case all agree that the primary object must be giving the public the best fire and ambulance service possible. "The Board extends its thanks to all involv­ ed for their dedication to this principle, and hopes that at some point in the future, all can work together again." LETTERS (to the Editor) Writer disagrees with prison term To the editor: I think that Mr. Shuster using Mr. Richter as an example for all the trouble that goes on in Hastings is ridiculous. If he wants to use examples why doesn’t he use some of the more serious cases instead of petty items. I think that Mr. McPhillips is right when he said that. "I don't think that Frank or society will benefit from prison time." It’s the truth because he is not a danger to society and I think he should receive the 0-3 months of jail recommended. Sincerely Violet Bradfield Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written In good taste Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 - The HasUngs Banner _ Thursday. September 11.1986 Tena Beckwith HASTINGS • Mrs. Tena Beckwith. 93 131 Vi E. Center St.. Hastings, died Sundj? August Lustey Jessie B. Hawkins HASTINGS - Mr. August Lusty. 71, of 2480 Campground Rd.. Hastings died W’cdncsday. September 3. 1986 at Barry County Medical Care Facility. Funeral ser­ vices were held 11 a.m. Friday. September 5, 1986 a Fuller Cemetery with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Full military honors by Nashville V.F.W Rost No. 8260.' Mr. Lustey was bom on August 10. 19 ] 5 in Calion Center the son of Albert and Elizabeth (Klipfcr) Lustey. He was raised in Carlton Township and attended lhe Carlton Center School and Hastings High School. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army. He married Evelyn Jean Allbce on March 11. 1950. He did construction work most of his working life including Stowell Building Ser­ vice. Nashville Gravel Co., Blakely Block Co. and Barry County Road Commission. He was a member of Nashville V.F.W. Post No. 8260. Mr. Lustey is survived by four daughters. Mrs. George (Ruth) Hokanson of Woodland. Mrs. Russell (Rosczclla) Lake of Hastings. Mrs. Allen (Mary Ann) Mead and Mrs. Lawrence (Linda) Roscoe both of Nashville; four sons. August. Albert, and Michael Lustey all of Hastings and Andrew Lustey of Nashville; seven grandchildren; one brother. Milton 1 usley of Belding; one half sister. Mrs. May Gallup of Hastings. He was preced­ ed in death by his wife. Evelyn Jean on August 5. 19K5; two sons. Joseph in 1956 and Percy in 1962; one sister. Mrs. Viola Schultz; half brother. Clyde Carpenter and half sister. Mrs. Ruth Mead. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville V.F.W. Post No. 8260. Ar­ LANSING - Mrs. Jessie B. Hawkins. 82, of Lansing, formerly of Hustings, died Saturday evening. September 6, 1986 at Ingiam Medical Center in Lansing. Funeral Mass was held 11 a.m. Tuesday. September 9 at Si. R<»sc of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr.- Leon H. Pohl officiated with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery Scripture service was read at 7 p.m. Monday September 8 at Wren Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Barry Com­ munity Hospice. Mrs. Hawkins was bom June 5. 1904 the daughter of T. Grecly and Susie (Bowden) Fox. She was raised in the Pickford-Hancock and Sault Sic. Marie areas. She graduated in 1921 from Loretto Academy in Sault Ste. Mane. She attended Toronto Conservatory of Music for one year and received her BA degree in 1926 from University of Michigan. She attended St. Lawrence School of Nursing in Lansing. She was married to Myron J. Hawkins on December 26. 1931. They lived in Alma from 1931 lo 1948 when they moved to Hastings. They lived in Hastings until 1955 moving to Lansing. Mr. Hawkins died January 8. 1976. She was a member of St. Mary ’s Cathedral in Lansing. Catholic Daughters of St. Rose, Lansing An Guild. University of Michigan Alumni Association a former member of Hastings Women's Club and a former secretary-treasurer of Hastings YMCA and a founding member of Theta Phi Alpha. Mrs. Hawkins is survived by two sons. Myron B. Hawkins of Lansing and Dr. Lawrence S. Hawkins of Hastings; eight grandchildren; two sisters Mrs. Gloria Bronte of Sault Ste. Marie and Mrs. Geraldine Blackman of Lansing. rangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. September 7. 1986 at Barry County Mcdi/J Care Facility. Funeral services were heh 1:30 pm. Wednesday. September 10 at Wr»Funeral Home. Rev. David B Nelson of. floated with burial in Riverside Ccmcters Memorials may be made to Barry Count­ Medical Facility. Mrs. Beckwith was bom June 12. 1893 jn Grand Rapids the daughter of Dowe and Wjn. nic (DeYoung) VanSlotcn. She was raised in Grand Rapids coming to Hastings in the carlv 1900’s. She was married to Charles Beckwith on January I. 1914. That marriage ended in divorce. She was employed for 34 years at |n. lemational Seal & Lock Co. in Hastings. She was a member of the Hastings Order of Eastern Star Mrs. Beckwith is survived by one son Franklin Beckwith of Hastings; a grand­ daughter Kathleen Courtney and two great granddaughters. Lori and Liza Courtney; one brother David VanSlotcn of Pacoima. CA. She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Robert G. Crapo DELTON - Mr. Robert G. Crapo. age 70. 2696 Pifer Rd.. Delton, formerly of Chase. ML passed away Wednesday evening, September 3. 1986 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Crapo was bom May 24. 1916 in Barry County, the son of Lafayette and Celeste (Green) Crapo. He had formerly lived at Fair Lake. Delton from 1958 until 1978, when he moved to his retirement home at Chase. ML He retired in 1977 from the Clark Equipment Co. in Battle Creek, where he was employed for 28 years. He served with the U.S. Army during W.W. 11. He was married lo Stella Belles November 19. 1938. She preceded him in death April 23. 1986. Surviving arc one daughter, Mrs. Leland (Beverly) Madison of Delton; two sons. Robert and Garrold Crapo, both of Delton; 11 grandchildren; eight great grandchildrc. One brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Saturday. September 6th at 11 a.m. at Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. In­ terment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. . ATTEND SEMES Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS tU) N Airport Road. Haatlnga MB 2104 RutwU Solmes. branch president. phone 943-2314 Couaaekxs Kent Glbaon (945-4145) and Bd Thomai (795-72401 Sacrament Meeting 9-30 am Sunday School 10 30 am. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FIRST CHURCH OP GOD I ISDN Brood GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH TN <MS<MI4 Sunday. Sep! 14 I 43 Church School (all agral IOOO Family Worship Thurvday Sep! 11 4 IJ Children > Choir. 7 30 Sr Choir Tuesday Srpi 16 7 00 Bd rd Elder- BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OP CHRIST. 541 North MKhigan Minister Clay Rom FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH JO7 E Marshall Rev Steven Palm Pastor Sunday Morning Sunday School IOOO Morning Worship Service 1100. Evening Service 7 30. Prayer Meeting Wednesday. Night ■ 7 30 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCYi Corner ot Broadway and Center Streets father Wayne South Rector Sunday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Delton Area Group Hot <umI at the Wiewells CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd . 8 mi. S-. Paaior Brent Branham Phone 623-2215 Sunday School at 10 a.m.; Wor­ thip 11 ajn.; Evening Service at 7 p.m.; in I hr Church Ixmngr Wednesday Sept HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN 6OQ CHURCH or THE NAZARENE !?!• FIRST UNITE U METHODIST CHURCH Nashville Area Defoult hot been made In the conditions of a mortgage mode by Thomas G. Hardy and Janice I. Hardy, as his wife and in her own right. Mortgagors, to the Federal Lond Bonk of St. Paul, mortgagee, dated December 10. 198). recorded on December 15. 1986 In liber 250. Poge 89. Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such defoult the under­ signed elects to declare lhe en­ tire unpaid amount of sold mor­ tgage due and payable forthwith. Al lhe dole of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal ond interest and advances on said mortgage the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Nine ond 07/100 Dollars ($199,859.07). No suit or proceedings ot low have been instituted lo recover this debl secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained In told mortgage and the statute In such cose mnde ond provided, and to pay such amount with Interest, os provid­ ed in said mortgage. ond all legal TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 2I« foreclosed by sole of the mor Services tot Adults. Childrens Chun Punk (VanZyl si 6 30 GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH 1302 S. Hanover Hastings Leonard Davis Pastor Ph 9«A22S6orMS94M Sunday Sunday ST CYRIL'S CATHOUC CHURCH Haatwgs Saturday Maaa 6 JO p m Sunday Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWL1NC AND BANHELD UNITED METHODIST IMnliekl Church The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY OrangevllleGun Lake Area Complete Prescription Service ORANGEVILLE M21 Marsh Rd two HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION COLEMAN AGENCY of Hostings, Inc. WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hostings — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ot Hastings World ST CYRIL «. METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Walter Spillane Pastor Phone due to the highest bidder at the courthouse in Hostings. Mich­ igan. on Tuesday. October 7, 1986. of 10:00 a.m. local lime. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the Coun­ ty of Barry, State al Michigan, and is described os follows, to-wit: PARCEL 1: R9W. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan. ALSO th* Wait 35 acres ot the W '>NE •/« of Sac 34. TIN. R9W. being situated in Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan. EXCEPT a triangular parcel of land in the NE ’4 NW of Sec. 34. TIN. R9W, described as follows: To find the place of beginning of this description commence ot the Northwest corner of said section; run thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 05 seconds East olong the Northline of said section 1188.69 feet, thence South 11 East 615.23 feet to the West 1 8 line of sold section and the place of beginning of this description: thence continuing South 1) NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS of so>d section thence North 89 THE HASTINGS BANNER ANO REMINDER 1*52 N Broodwar ■ Haitmgt Cecilia Mary Smith MCKEE. KENTUCKY ■ Mrs. Cecilia Mary Smith. 46. of McKee. Kentucky, formerly of Dowling and Battle Creek died Wednesday. September 3, 1986 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Mckce, KY. Services were held 1 p.m. Monday. September 8 at the Dowling Cemetery with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Mrs. Smith was bom on June 26. 1940 in Battle Creek the daughter of John and Margaret (Cole) Vincent. She was raised in the Dowling area and attended the Dowling School and Hastings High School. Her mar­ riages to Peter Dzioba and Raymond Packer ended in divorce. She was employed as a waitress in restaurants in Battle Creek and McKee. Ky. Mrs. Smith is survived by one daughter. Mary Dzioba of Bellevue; three sons. Peter Dzioba. Robert Dzioba and Raymond Packer all of Battle Creek; four grandchildren; her mother, Margaret Estep of Hastings; three brothers, Charles Vincent and Alden Vincent both of Nashville, and William Vincent of Corinth. KY; two sistrs, Julia Fox of Hastings and Loretta Clark of Lex.rgton, KY; step­ mother, Orpha Vincent of Kalamazoo; dear friend, Ron Walters of McKee, KY and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Assoc. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. OttoF. Shaneck NASHVILLE - Mr. Otto F. Shaneck. 90. of 261 Casgrovc. Nashville, died Sunday. September 7. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Wednes­ day. September 10 at Union Cemetery . Fr. Leon H Pohl officiated. Scripture was recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, at Wren Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association. Mr. Shaneck was born November 2. 1895 in Lucas County. Ohio the son of Lewis and Matilda (Hawk) Shaneck. He was raised in Ohio and came to the Orangeville area in 1929. He farmed in Orangeville and in Eaton County before coming to Nashville in 1965. Mr. Shaneck was married to Angelina Cat­ cher on November II. 1917 and she died February 28. 1954. He was married lo Laura Yost in 1962 and she died in 1969. He was a member of St. Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville. Mr. Shaneck is survived by two sons, four daughters. 16 grandchildren. 20 great grand­ children and two great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, one granddaughter and ten brothers and sisters. Carolyn Gould KENNEBUCKPORT. MAINE - Carolyn Sue (Skidmore) Gould. 42, passed awy Mon­ day September 8, 1986 at Kcnncbuckport. Maine. Funeral arrangements arc pending in Maine. She was formerly from Hastings. Middleville Area West along the said North 1 8 PEACE REFORMED CHURCH M JT at Weil I 8 hne of said section Hotlmgi Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. a m Evening Celebration 6pm J.T AUGUSTINE Middleville lather Walther Spdlanr Patter Phone M2 2M9 Sunday M-iu 11 00 a m Home. Warren. Mi. Mrs. Spaulding was bom April 17. 1901 at Woodland, the daughter of Jesse and Christina (Beardsley) Miller. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School and received her Bachelor Degree from Western Michigan University and her Masters in social work from the University of Michigan. Mrs. Spaulding taught for several years in the rural schools in Barry and Eaton counties and was a psychiatric social worker at the K; lanaz<x) State Hospital. She was a member of the family service agency in Lansing for 36 years; executive director and past president of the Michigan Association of Family Agencies for 18 years. A member of Mid-Western Regional Commission of Family Service Assoc, of America; past president of American Assoc, of Social Workers; member of Zonta and Pilgrim Congregational Church. Lansing. Surviving are her husband. Rupert; a daughter. Mrs. Paul (Judy) Thom; two grand­ sons; two brothers. Russell Miller of Fal Church. Va.. Ernest Miller of Engadine. Mi.; and a sister. Nettie Curtis of Lake Odessa. Funeral services were held 10 a.m.. Mon­ day, Sept. 8 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. Charles Richards of­ ficiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzhcimers and Related Disorders Associa­ tion in care of the funeral home. Hastings Noose Lodge Wednesday, SCALLOPED POTATOES September 10 wjth HAM. SMELTFRV Saturday, Sept. 13 DANCE MUSIC BY “FREE FLIGHT” (Rock & Roll) - MEMBERS - C*1L.. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners ti & Bomar) (616)945-9554 '/« post of sold section; run thence North 00 degrees 04 minutes 00 seconds East along the Eost line of said section 1319.63 feet to the North 1 Z8 line of said section; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds West along said North 1 /8 line of said section 2056.3 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 89 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds West along said North 1/8 line of said section 577.08 feet to a point on the North ond South % line of said section which said point is 1321.13 feet distant southerly of the North 7« post of »o>d section, os measured along said North ond South '4 line of said section; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 50 seconds West along said North ond South 7« line of said section 311 feel; thence South 89 degrees 48 minules 00 seconds East 577.08 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 50 seconds Eost 311 feet to the place of beginning. Sec. 34. TIN, R9W PARCEL 2:Pori of the SE *4 SE •d 01: Commencing of the Southwest corner ot the obove described premises, thence North olong the centertine of Lepper Rood 1500 feet for the ploce of beginning, continuing thence North along the center line of Lepper Rood 660 feet, thence East 660 feet, thence South 660 loot, thence West 660 feel to lhe place of beginning. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan. 34. TIN. P9W PARCEL 3: A parcel of land in the W % NW % of Sec. 14. TIN. R9W. describ­ ed a* Commencing at the center of Osborne Rood and Cobb Road, thence North in the center of Cobb Rood 850 feet; thence Nor­ thwesterly in the center of Cobb Rood. 500 fool, thence Norther­ ly in the center of Cobb Rood 129 foot to the place of koginning. thence South 82 degrees West 666 thence North 8 degrees West 665 feet, thence North 82 degrees Eost 647 feet to the center ot Cobb Rood thence Southeasterly in the center of Cobb Rood to the ploce of begin­ ning. Sorry Township. Borry County. Michigan U- TIN. R9W. All in TIN. R9W. Subject to existing highways, easements ond rights of way of record. The above described premises contain 90 acres, "tore or less. Pursuant f0 public oct 104. Public acts of 1971. as amended, 'he 'edemplK)n p^nod would be 100 years ago, you could have called us a new bank on the block Not anymore. As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Hastings City Bank, we re-affirm our commitment to this area. Over the years Hastings City Bank has grown to be a leading bank in Barry County; by basing our reputation on solid, steady growth and time proven principles. Time changes most things, but not our commitment to the peo­ ple of Barry County. That has remained unchanged for the 100 years we’ve been doing business. Quality and reliable service is not only our commitment, it’s Hastings City Bank. BOSLEY PHARMACY HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. C. Gladys Spaulding WARREN ■ C. Gladys Spaulding. 85. of Warren, formerly of Lake Odessa died Fri­ day. Sv.pt 5. 1986 at Nightingale Nursing Legal Notice nSST BAFTIST CHURCH. XW I Woodl.wn. HMMP. MklURM M ROTM tag Worship llzOOe^ Brau| Worship Owen Salisbury DELTON - Mr. Owen (Stub) Salisbury, age 71. 9924 S. Norris Road. Delton, passed awa> early Friday morning at Borgrcss Medical Center. Mr. Salisbury was bom November 6. 1914 near Paw Paw the son of Floyd and Hazel Cross Salisbury . He farmed most of his lifetime and had lived for the past 31 years at the present farm. He raised registered Hamp­ shire hogs for many years. He was a member of St. Ambrose Church in Delton, the Michigan Farm Bureau. He was married to Mary" A*’cc McConnaughey February 3. 1940. Surviving besides his wife is a daughter. Mrs. Paul Marty Warnement of Delton; two grandsons. Albert Warnement stationed with the U.S. Army in Germany and Patrick Ryan Warnement of Delton; one brother Morris Salisbury of Scons; and two nephews. Funeral seVices were held Monday. September 8. at 10 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church in Delton with Father David Otto Celebrant. Interment Praireville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Barry County or the Barry County Farm Extension Safety Fund. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home. minutes 15 seconds Eost along the West I 8 tine of said section 718.76 feet to the place of begin­ ning ALSO EXCEPT the North 311 feet of lhe South ' > of the West 35 acres of the NE ' « of Sec. 34 TIN R9W being more particular­ ly described os follows To find the place of beginning of this description commence cl tne Eost mined under SecHO” 3240 of soid Act being wjA 27A.3240(6). August 2b. 1986 "HOADES. MckEE 4 BOER By Dovid j. B|0„ (P27213) Business Adr.o 611 Wai«n Building G'ond Ropifji Ml 49503 Telephone (616) 459-4527 W ' (9-25) safe and sound banking EQUAL MOUSING LENDER �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, September 11,1986- Page 5 Lake Odessa News: Lake Odessa relatives received word of d* death of Mrs. Arthur (Avis) Shade of Cutler­ ville, formerly of Wayland, who died Wednesday. Sept. 3. at the Metropolian Hospital in Grund Rapids after a long illnessThey had resided in Wayland for many years while when Arthur was employed by d* Pet Milk Company. She and her husband recently celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary and an open house was held for their 50th. Surviving are her husband; children. Dave and Gloria Shade, Priscilla Brenner of Adams-Thompson announce engagement Hummel-Brown announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Arden Adams and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thompson, all of Hastings, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Kellie Adams and David Thompson. David is a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Monroe Inc. of Grand Rapids. Kellie is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Cappon’s Quick Mart. ' Mr. and Mrs. James Hummel of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Debbie of Fort Walton Beach. Fla. to Jerry Brown of Fort Walton Beach. Fla. son of Susanne Brown of Ft. Myers, Fla. and Laverne Brown of New Braunfels. Texas. An October 11, 1986 wedding is being planned in Florida. A reception will be held in Nashville on a later date. They have wedding. planned a September 26 Folk singer to entertain group Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will meet at noon Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Lunch will be served by the ladies of the church. Due to the higher cost of groceries the cost of the lunch will be $5. Candace Anderson, a folk singer will sing her original songs about women in Michigan history. Her performance is funded by the Michigan Council for Humanities. Ander­ Rawson* to observe 50th wedding anniversary Lee and Eleanor Rawson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary September 20 at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Hall on S. Logan St., in Lansing, MI. Their three children and their spouses, Vickie and Bob Haynes and Amberlee of Byron Center. Michael and DeeDee Rawson. Rebecca and Ben of Wyoming, Mi., and 2nd Lt. Ernest and Nina Rawson and Terri and James of Fayetteville, North Carolina are hosting a buffet reception. Mr. and Mrs. Rawson were married September 19, 1936 by Dr. Glenn Frye of the First M.E. Church in Lansing. Dr. Frye is still alive, 90 years of age and will attend this function. Delton church plans Harvest Days this weekend Harvest Days in Delton, sponsored by the United Methodist Women of Faith United Methodist Church, will start at 9 a.m. this Friday with a bake sale, crafts and plant booth and rummage sale of clothing and household items at the Barry Township Hall on Orchard St. The sales will continue to 4 p.m. Friday and then the activity from 5 to 7 p.m. shifts to the Fellowship Hall of Faith United Methodist Church. 503 S. Grove (M-43) where the public is invited to a smorgasbord dinner. The meal will include three different kinds of meats, salads and an array of other tasty foods plus lots of homemade pie. There will be a freewill offering for the dinner. The rummage sale (only) will continue on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 12 noon at the township hall. Harvest Days have been planned in lieu of the church’s participation in Downtown Delton Days which was not held by the local chamber of commerce this year. Proceeds will be used to support local church projects and mission projects in other son* songs are lovely to hear and teach history in an easy way. Members are being urged to attend this program and invite friends to come at 1 p.m. to hear the singer. Please call in reservations by Saturday, September 20, to one of the following: Jean Solomon, 623-2500; Birdena Lyttle, 623-2606; Lucille Brown, 367-4821; Bernice Carter, 795-9023; Margaret Johnson, 945-2050; Rev* Schantz 852-9243; Helen Tucker 945-4147. Local 4th, 7th, 10th graders to take test Robert VanderVeen, Director of Educa­ tional Services for Hastings Area Schools an­ nounced that students in grades four, seven and ten will be taking a state-required reading, mathematics and science test during the week of September 15. This test, the Michigan Educational Assess­ ment Program test, is being given to all Michigan fourth, seventh and tenth graders at this time. The test results will show which reading, mathematics and science skills have been learned and where there is a need for ad­ ditional instruction. Officials hope to have test results back by the fall parent-teacher con­ ferences to share them with parents at that time. They also plan to use the results to help improve the school program and work with individual students. Parents can help their children do their best on the test by: -making sure, if possible, the child attends school on the days of testing. -making sure the child gets a good sleep before testing. -providing breakfast on the morning of testing. -encouraging the child to do their best on the tests because the results will help them get a better education. -reminding the child to ask the teacher questions if they do not understand the test directions. -letting the child know parents are confi­ dent in their child’s ability to do his/her best. places. St. Rose Fall fwluwt On the Church grounds / 805 S. Jefferson, Hastings » Sunday, September M Noon to 4 p.nv $4°° Adults • Children 12 and under ^2°° • Entertainment • Arts & Crafts • Games PUBLIC WtLCOME Wayland, Harry and Sherry Shade of Cutler­ ville, Jerilo Voorhees of Cadillac; 11 grand­ children; two great grandchildren; a sister; two brothers; and four half brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Wayland with burial in the Elmwood Cemetery. Arthur Shade is the son of the late Earl Shade of Remus, a former early resident of Woodland. Mrs. Leilah Runyan called on local friends of the Congregational Church Labor Day as she was enroute to her home in Sturgis after visiting in Vandebilt. Her husband, the late Rev. Lawrence Runyan, was a former pastor there and the family were at Lake Odessa for two years while he was pastor at the Congregational Church, before going to Sturgis. Hobart and Edna Carpenter accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lusty and son, of Hastings, to their cottage on the Muskegon River in Newaygo for the Labor Day weekend as they celebrated their 65th wedding anniver­ sary on August 30. They enjoyed the weekend very much and also enjoyed the many cards they received. Ethel Haddix has moved from her home on Lapo Rd. to Mobile home at the Lakewood Mobile Homes Estates trailer park on Tupper Lake St. She appreciates phone calls and visits from friends. Don and Julie Westendorp were honored with a party last Wednesday at Lake Manor apartments as both have resigned their posi­ tions at Lake Manor and are residing in a mobile home at the Lakewood Home Estates. A head librarian and an assistant have been hired for the new library in Lake Odessa and are Christine Cunningham and Marge Lindberg, according to Anita Cross, the board Public Relations Coordinator. It is hoped lhe new library will be open by Oct. 1. Barbara Watteni has returned'to her home at Dayton, Ohio after spending a week with her folks, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock and family and friends. A birthday dinner was held for Sue Peacock on Sunday at the home of her parents, the Richard Peacocks. Atten­ ding were her sister Barbara of Dayton, Ohio; Diane Rubin and baby. Katie, of Grand Rapids; Brian Peacock of Lansing; Reinc Peacock and Fred Gregg local. Barbara's hus­ band Neil is in the Air Force Reserves and was in Hawaii for two weeks. Terry Senters, son of Carl and Maijorie Senters of San Diego and Los Angeles, Calif, has been in Lake Odessa visiting relatives and friends. Lonnie and Anita Ackley and family have moved from her home on Johnson Street to the Ackley home at Eagle Point, Jordan Lake. The Lakewood schools has started their fall term and the crossing guards will be at their stations to assist students across the streets safely. Donna Gardner, one of the guards, begins her 15th year at her post on Fourth Ave. Mary James, who has been the Lake Odessa Community aide has been selected as the secretary at West Elementary School and Connie Jordan will assume full respon­ sibilities at the high school as she has been substitute aide in the district. Recent guests of Florence and George Fetterman were her sisters, Sarah and Naomi and their husbands, from Pennyslvania. They also visited the Sheriyn Fettermans and the Charles Matterns of Grand Rapids as he is a brother of the ladies. Kevin Erb, who is employed in Sacremento, Calif., came home on a ten-day visit or more with his parents, Arnold and Linda Erb, and family as well as other relatives and friends. He came home to attend the wedding NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry on Propoeed Special Um Request* Legal Notices * his sister. Nancy to Douglas Hendrick ot STATE OF MICHIGAN TENTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY “^anac. The wedding was September 5th at ** Grace Brethren Church with lhe reception following at Cunningham Acres. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society winched its 19th year of activity with a Meeting Sept. 4 at the Lake Manor Apartloents on Emerson St. President Kelly Brandt presided and Tom Pickens, vice president, announced a wide *>nety of programs for the coming year. Slides were shown from new acquisitions of historic photos and others. The commrtnorative centennial plates will soon be ■vailable. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Shetteriy recently ORDER TO ANSWER Case No. 86C0012 STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY Plaintiff. MONTE JERRY BURROUGHS. Defendant. BRUCE L STRUBLE (P21106) Attorney for Plaintiff Al o session of said Court, hold in the District Courtroom for said County, in the City of Haslings. Michigan, on this 2nd day of Juno.1986. PRESENT: HONORABLE GARY R. HOLMAN. DISTRICT JUDGE On the 14th day of January. 1966. on action was filed by the Plaintiff. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, against MONTE returned from an enjoyable trip to Newmarket. N.H. for the wedding of their grandson Scott Kennison. The ceremony and reception were at an inn built in I860. The *raor Shetterlys made the trip with son. Philip, and wife. Betty. Others of the family *ho attended were Mrs. Jack (Joy) Wickman of Usbome Rd., and Mrs. Shirley Chapman. *ho flew for their nephew’s nuptials, and granddaughter Mrs. William (Jane) Austin of Texas. Grandson. Paul Shetteriy. who is working in Connecticut, had three days for his trip to meet with the other family members at the wedding of his cousin, son of Linda and Arney Kennison. On the return trip. Jane accompanied her _ Presents a ... SMOKE STOPPERS CLASS □ If you are a health profeselonal, you may want to refer a pa­ tient to ue. □ If you ere a Smoko Stopper* graduate, you may want to toll a friend or relative about ue. □ II you are a smoker, maybe the time he* come when you want to etop. And clay otoppod. FREE EXPLANATORY — SESSION — Tues., Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. or wed., sept 17 at 7 p.m. PHYSICIANS CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM Pennock Hospital's Education De­ partment is sponsoring this program at a specially reduced fee. For fur­ ther information please call lhe Education Office at (61B) MS-3451, Five Days to Freedom At the completion of the Smoke Stoppers program, you will find that you are once again your own person. You will be free from the need to smoke. And all It takes is five days ... seven informative hours ... and the first session Is free. ext. 417. THE PROVEN WAY TO STOP BMOKB6Q SEARS RED TAG Home Appliance Sale! All month of September Most Items One Only - Hurry! While Supplies last! NOW • 9 Weeks • Cost is $45.00. In­ cludes tuition and textbook. •Cali 945-3451, Ext. 422 to pre-register. / No matter how many times you have tried to stop smoking be­ fore, this may be your last. Because our 5-day group pro­ gram neutralizes your desire for tobacco... easily and painlessly. Gordon Skinner, 34. Middleville and Don­ na Lampert, 35, Middleville. Vernon Macy, 60, Charlotte and Evaline M. Koutz, 57, Hastings. Brian W. Carpenter 21, Bellevue and Karen K. Kimmell, 20, Nashville. Robert J. Rybiski. 27. Middleville and Cathryn L. Snider, 24. Middleville. Lloyd J. Hopkins, 54. Hastings and Ann L. Peake, 43, Hastings. Robert M. Johnson, 21, Nashville and Angela M. Gerred, 22, Nashville. • Tuesday, September 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Pen­ nock Hospital Physi­ cian’s Center PENNOCK HOSPITAL C*m No. Sp. B-B6 Duane Woodmansee 7.30 P.M. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given lhe oppor­ tunity lo bo hoard at lhe above mentioned time and place. The special us* application is available for public inspection at the Borry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broodway. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5 00 P.M.. Monday thru Friday Please coll the Plan­ ning Office ot 948 4830 for fur­ ther information. Norval E. Thaler. Clerk Barry County (9-11) STOPSMOKING IN 5DAYS No its, ands or butts! Marriage Licenses — MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY COURSE \ « parents and grandparents back to Mcihigan, stopping en route to visit the sheep farm where Paul is employed. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Shetteriy were daughter. Jane Austin of Texas, son David, and family of East Jordan, and the Dale Shetterlys, who joined the others for Sunday dinner. The Lake Odessa Historical Society met on Thursday evening. Sept. 4 at Lake Manor with 26 present. In view of Society respon­ sibilities for the village centennial in 187, it was voted to meet in every month from now until May. The program was a delight with a showing of slides of Jordan Lake and M-50 from the very comprehensive photo study ot all the business and professional places in the entire village, numbering in the hundreds. This project was the endeavor of Carroll Brodbeck and Charles Morrice, both Society members. A collection of prints was also made as a part of the project, with both buildings and personnel pictured. The Laverne Adairs and new president, Kelly Brandt, served refreshments. The next meeting will be on Oct. 2 when Hal Stannard of Woodland will present the program. Tom Pickens of Clarksville is the Society vice president for this 19th year. JERRY BURROUGHS. Defendant, in this Court to obtain a money judgment for damages result­ ing from on automobile acci­ dent on or about April 4. 1983. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. MONTE JERRY BURROUGHS, shall answer, or take such action as may be permuted by low at the 56th District Court for the County of Barry. Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, on or before the 1st day of October. I9B6. Failure to comply with this Order will re­ sult in a Judgment by default against such Defendant lor the relief demanded in the Com­ plaint filed in this Court. Gory R. Holman District Judge PREPARED BY: Bruce L. Struble. Attorney al Low 800 Michigan National Bank Battle Creek. Ml 490)7 (616)968 1101 (10-2) Notice ts : ereby given that the Barry County Planning Com­ mission will conduct a public hearing, for special use re­ quests on September 22. 1986 at 7:30 P.M. in the County Commissioner s Room. 117 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. 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Johnston Ann Landers and Associated Press deposit compromise reached last week, or a Slate Sen. Jack Welborn, R-Kalamazoo, and Rep. Robert Bender, R-Middleville, said Monday that they are in favor of adding a original deposit on wine cooler bottles and that they expect the legislature to pass an expanded deposit law this year. The legislators made their remarks at the Won¥y6u let us take you on a sea cruise? Dear Ann Landers: I used to do the supper dishes until I watched my wife get up and rinse them again and restack them "the right way.” I used to put the dishes away. Then I would watch my wife pull everything out of the cup­ boards and put them away ••properly”. I used to put groceries away. The next time I opened the refrigerator the groceries would all be put back “where they belong. I used to fold towels. I would open the closet and find them all refolded. Every time I put a cup down she washes it. Maybe I’m not finished yet but she never asks. If I make a sandwich she stands next to me. I cut the tomato and she wipes up the juice. I take some nuyonnaise out of the fridge and she grabs the jar and puts it back. I set down the knife; she snatches it and washes it. Finally, I got sick of staying home on Friday night. I go out by myself to the movies and bars and concerts. My wife stays home to dust the ceilings and wash the walls. Her parents let me know what a holy, hardworking woman she is. The preacher tells me a good housewife is better than rubies. I asked her to go with me to a mar­ riage counselor. She says, "If you have a pro­ blem, you go." I’ve thought about divorce, but the lease is in my name. I’m 23 and feel 100. Nobody understands what it is like to live Like this, ex­ cept me and the dog. Sign this letter - TOO PERFECT IS HARD TO LIVE WITH. Dear T.P.H.T.L.W.: Your wife’s perfection is a symptom of a deeper problem. This woman needs counseling desperately. 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In my generation the girl’s family spent the money. Parents who wanted their daughters to be part of the social scene (especially in the South and Middle West) gave dances and inners, hay rides and masked balls. They provided a courtship sofa or a porch swing, hot cocoa, taf­ fy and a pitcher of iced tea Young men were the receivers, not providers. They never dreamed of making demands on a woman. Rather they sought, by humble manners and modest gifts, to bestow candy and flowers on bended knee. Could not the parents, who today send their daughters forth empty-handed into a social jungle, do at least some of the providing? They might encourage their daughters to prepare pic­ nic lunches or at least to go "Dutch'*. Schools could help by keeping get-togethers inexpen­ sive. Proms that cost the boy hundreds of dollars invite trouble. I believe our daughters would be safer socially if they weren’t so beholden. — A I- FOSSIL IN PORT HURON. MICH. 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Music Center j ‘ Dear Ann Landers: My wife and I just returned from our honeymoon. It was seventh heaven for me until the third day. when she told me something that has been weighing on my mind like a ton of lead. It seems "Sally" has slept with five men who attended our wedding. She named an usher, two guests, the photographer and the minister. All this came out after too much champagne. At first 1 thought she was kid­ ding, but it soon become apparent that she was "cofessing’’. I asked why she hadn’t told me when we were going together. She said she was afraid 1 might not marry her. 1 had never heard one whisper of gossip about this woman. She has begged forgiveness and promised to be faithful. She wants a family right away. So do I. But I am shaken by what she has told me and I want some advice - MORE THAN 1 NEEDED TO legislative coffee at McDonald's restaurant, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. , House bill calling for • 10-cent deposit Thomas Washington, executive directa of lhe Michigan United Conservation Clubs, said his group wasn't involved in the negotiations that led to the deposit agreement m "This is not an acceptable proposition, Washington said."I resent it being called a Dear Pan: Hold off having a family until you feel confident that the marriage is on solid ground. It’s going to take a while for you to recover from the shock. Time is your best al­ ly. And for heaven’s sake, tell Sally to keep her mouth shut. The minister doesn’t need the publicity. Wine cooler bottles would be subject to a 5-cent deposit, half the deposit required on beer compromise. We had no input in it at all." Imposing a 5-cent deposit on one type of containers, under a plan announced Friday. But the group that led the fight for 10-cect bottle House Speaker Gary Owen praised the plan "I believe that the soft drink people and the Old tuna starts family spat as a compromise fashioned in part by Gov. James Blanchard, Attorney General Frank beer people are going to want five cents on theirs. Why shouldn't they? Why are wine coolers different than any other beer or soft Dear Ann Landers: While preparing a lunch for unexpected visitors, my mother ask­ ed me to go to the storeroom and get a can of tuna. I noticed a can with a date stamped on it - July 1974.1 brought it to Mom along with a can of more recent vintage. (Last year’s.) My dad happened to be standing in the kit­ chen. When I showed him the date on the can he said no way would he touch it. He went to throw it out and Mom said, "Wait — that tuna is perfectly OK. Nothing can happen to it in the can. I’d eat it this very minute." He got her to use the more recent can but that 1974 model is sitting in the pantry until we hear from you. How about it, Ann? — THE D FAMILY IN NEW ENGLAND Dear D’s: The tuna may be just fine, but I wouldn’t eat it. Twelve years is a long time to hang on to a tin of fish. When you consider what you stand to lose it’s a mighty bum gam­ ble. Toss it. W/iat happened to his hygiene? Dear Ann Landers: Dale (not his real name) and I have been living together for seven months. The problem: His personal hygiene. When were were dating he showered and brushed his teeth regularly. He would never have dreamed of getting close to me without using a mouthwash or a mint. The man was immaculate. Since we’ve been sharing an apartment he has gone five days without showering or brushing his teeth. Last night when he wanted to make love I almost threw up. 1 have tried talking to him but nothing works. There was a time when I wanted to marry Dale more than anything in the world. I am having second thoughts about a life with a man who hasn’t enough pride to keep his body dean. Why is he like this? Is there any hope for our relationship — BAFFLED AND UNDECIDED Dear B. and U.: The type of behavior you describe is something deeper than carelessness or indifference. The man has a clinker in his thinker. He needs counseling to get to the root of his offensive behavior. DON’T marry Dale unless he agrees to get some help. Of it bothers you now it will drive you crazy later. Ann Landers' booklet, "Sex and the Teenager," explains every mspect of sexual behavior — where to draw the line, how to say no, the various methods of contraception, the dangers ofVD, the symptoms and where to get help. For a copy, send $2 and a long, self­ addressed. stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, III. 60611. Are drugs OK if you team how to control them? Can they be of help? The answers are in Ann Landers' all-new booklet, "The Lowdown on Dope. ” For each booklet ordered, send $2, plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope 39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11995. Chicago. IL 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE E.W. Bliss Retirees hold monthly potluck next Thursday The monthly meeting and potluck luncheon •s scheduled for Thursday. Sept. 18, at noon. This will be a “Christmas in September” party. Men should bring a SI gift for a man and women should bring a gift valued at SI and suited for women. Everyone should bring table service and dish to pass. Coffee and meat will be furnished. Robert O. Cook from Bill Lane Hearing Aid Service will talk on what retirees do about hearing aids. etc. KNOW IN PANAMA CITY. deposits called the agreement unacceptable. Kelley and state Rep. Tom Alley, D-West Branch. would undermine Michigan's bottle deposit law, he warned. Legislation ready for action Wednesday by drink?' he said. The Michigan Food Dealers Association, the House Liquor Control Committee would impose a 5-cent deposit on wine coolers and which represents grocers and their suppliers, canned cocktails as of 1989, said Owen, D-Ypsilanti. Welborn said that he was a supporter of the original wine cooler deposit bill introduced by Sen. Ed Fredricks, R-Holland. He was, however, one of two senators who voted against the bill when it came to a vote. "One of the major problems was that nothing under the bill said that a wine cooler also protested the announced compromise. "Retailers in Michigan are not compensated fa ha rolling returns, and this proposed legislation would be a burden to them," association president Paul K. Fershec Jr. said in a prepared release. His statement characterized the agreement as "an effort to appease certain special interest groups." Washington said MUCC would try to fight firm couldn't dump off a lot of bottles in an the changes to the deposit bill, and continue to circulate petitions aimed at a vote of the outside area and not have to pay for die people on requiring a 10-cent deposit on the deposit," Welborn said. He said that beer and drink containers. "I’ve got 210,000 signatures and Eve got pop distributors are protected from that type of problem because they operate under franchises Wine cooler distributors, however, can sell anywhere. "We've got to have some franchise area," he two months to collect the rest," he said. "I should get them." The group needs at least 243,201 signatures to qualify fa a place on the 1988 ballot said. Woodland News Kilpatrick United Brethren Church is planning a special Heritage Day celebration all day on Sunday. The morning service will have a theme of “Our Heritage." A cany-in dinner furnished with meat, rolls and drinks will be at noon. Anyone who comes to the meal should bring a dish to pass, dishes and table service. The church will hold a celebration of its 121st anniversary at 2 p.m. People arc invited to wear long dresses, sun bonnets, stove-pipe hats or any other clothing from the 1860 to 1880 period. There will be special music and special speakers at the afternoon celebration. Rev. and Mrs. Harold Green from Lowell will be here for the services, dinner and celebration. He was pastor of Kilpatrick Church from 1951 to 1955. Other former pastors and people previously active in the church have been invited. All neighbors and friends of the church are welcome to any or all parts of the day’s events. Ann Barnhart (Mrs. Jerry Barnhart) of McLendon’s Landing, Jordan Lake, visited her new grandson, Sean Russell Pouch, in Charlotte on Friday evening and on Sunday afternoon. Sean was bom at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, on Aug. 30. His parents are Russell and Melanie Pouch. LaVerne and Jean Roberts hosted the an­ nual North Woodland Rd., neighborhood pic­ nic Sunday afternoon. Because the weather was a little chilly, the dinner was held in their glassed room behind the house instead of in the yard. Those who attended were Evelyn and Gaylord Klopfenstein, Bernice and Glendull Klopfenstein, Lucy Jordan. Neal and Mabie Wilson, Jerry and Carol Engle and daughters. Alice Morrow, Carl and Ethel Enz, Jerry and Jan Yonkers and children and Dr. Lee and Ruth Ann Stuart and children. Duane Reuther was surprised by a 50th birthday party at his home on Sunday afternon. Around 70 people, not counting children, enjoyed the buffet picnic in his yard and saw the ongoing remodeling job being done on his home. Duane's mother, Norma Reuther, came from Kalamazoo with his sister. Jo Ann Musselman, and her husband. Bill, and their children. All of the members of the dance band in which Duane plays on weekends in Battle Creek and Marshall were able to attend the party. Mr. and Mrs. Kingsley Zcrbel came from St. Joseph. Mr. Reuther's stepchildren came from Hudsonville and Dorr, and his daughter. Lin­ da Young, and her husband. Bill, came from Battle Creek. He was given gag gifts by many Toke a Clom Look Early diagnosis of vision problems often leads to early correc­ tion that can result in greater enjoyment of your job, your family, your by Catherine Lucas of the guests, and Linda Young placed him on a "throne" in a trailer and crowned him king of the day with a crown he had made for the occasion. Neighbors and friends from the Woodland area attended the party. Dr. Harry Wolf and his wife, Gladys, were guests of Ruth Niethamer over the weekend. He was pastor of Zion Lutheran Church from 1934 to 1938, e kJ is still pastoring at a church al Grosse Point Woods near Detroit. Two years ago, Trinity Church of Detroit gave a reception to celebrate his 50th anniversary as a pastor and his 50th wedding anniversary. Dr. and Mrs. Wolf visited at the Baitinger farm on Sunday afternoon. Ward Jordan is in Pennock Hospital with a heart problem. Mrs. Catherine Lucas spent three days visiting Mr. and Mrs. Claude C. Brittain in Bainbridge, a suburb of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, last week. The Brittans are moving to Florida later this month. Jr. Achievement participation high Approximately 30 Hastings High School teenagers have applied for participation in the Junior Achievement (JA) program announced John Fehsenfeld, co-ordinator of Junior Achievement of Hastings. "The applications mark a record interest in JA here,” Fehsenfeld said. All of the applicants can be accommodated in this year's program. Any additional students who were unable to attend the initial meeting are invited to attend the next meeting set for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, in the high school library. This year’s companies will be formed at that time. The JA program will begin this year during the week of Sept.22 when two or three JA companies, with 15 to 20 members per com­ pany. will hold their first meeting at the high school library. The teenage participants will receive the guidance of advisors from local plants, businesses and industry in forming their own small-scale companies. Junior Achievement is a non-profit, economic education program which sponsors the high school program in which participants form a company by selling stock. They then operate the company by selecting, manufac­ turing and marketing a product; electing of­ ficers, paying miniaturized wages, salariesL siles and commusions ind (Axes; ind keeping records. At (he end of the J A year, the com(anies ire liquidated While in JA. teens have the opportunity to learn about business in terms of its influences within the American economic system. It is believed,” Fehsenfeld said, "that Junior Achievement helps young adults look at various careers and approach their role as consumers far mor realisticallv than in any other youth organization.” ’ hobbies and your entire outlook on life! Focus on a brighter future! Northland Optical Custom Gowns by Jill COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled • Frames Repaired or Replaced • Prescription Sunglasses • Safety Glasses ASK ABOUT OUR CHILDREN'S FRAME WARRANTY - CONTACT LENS SUPPLIES 345-42S4 monthly Perfection results in rejection 10-cent deposit as imposed on other beverages. He added that he was a co-sporsor of the ^•1510 North Broadway Hastings Phone 945-3906 Insurance Plans Bine Cross Provider Bridal Gowns Bridesmaids Flowergirl Mother of Bride Special Occasions Veils Custom Made Especially for You Phone - 948-2054 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 11,1986- Page 7 From Time to Time... New Banner reporter to cover school, agriculture news items by...Esther Walton Rapids, where she authored articles for mon­ thly newsletters. She was also involved in researching and compiling material for a filmstrip released earlier this year by the Council. Scott feels she is well-suited for covering both school and agriculture stories because she grew up in a school-oriented family and because she has background in the natural en­ vironment area. She was an active 4-H member in Barry County for 10 years showing steers, sheep and non-livestock projects, while belonging to the West Thomapple and Hill and Dale 4-H clubs. Her interests include all sports activities, gardening, fishing, traveling and reading. Shall we have pavement in town? At various times in Hastings' past the ques­ tion of paved streets surfaced. Hastings made a late start in this form of civic improvement. According to M.L. Cook the late start may have been in response to the first attempt at "paving" back in 1885. All streets in Hastings at that time were mere dirt roads. In spring or after a heavy rain they became sticky rivers of mud. Wheel tracks cut the roads to shreds and in freezing weather formed a rough flinty surface. In dry weather the roadways were pulverized into dust that covered all exposed surfaces with liberal applications of fine grit. To add to this, the horses which stood hitch­ ed on the street added their contribution. The piles of contribution made crossing the street a precarious process for the nimble-footed residents. The presence of this ingredient also created a problem of aromas of unpleasant quality that were subdued only by blankets of snow and ice in the wintertime. In 1885 Alderman Jones decided to rectify the situation. It was his brilliant idea to cover the road with wood ash and it was his belief that wood ash would pack down hard and make a low cost but hard surface. But this was not to be. Light sprinkling of rain might have provided enough moisture to keep the topping solidly packed. Instead of this, there came a scries of heavy downpours which soaked into the blanket of ash and turned it into a gray­ white mess of goo that evoked outbursts of profanity from disgusted drivers and uncon­ trollable guffaws from the sidewalk spectators. Dry weather brought little relief. The ash surface became pulverized into a fine dust that drifted through open doors and windows and even small cracks and crevices to cover furnishing and merchandise with a telltale coating of light gray dust. The council was soon forced to scrape away the ashes and put back the dirt and gravel. After this experience the roads of Hastings were "maintained" but not improved. By 1904. automobiles were making tneir appearance in the city and again the clamor arose to improve the roads, al the very least improve the main street. The Hastings Herald, in June of 1904, in­ terviewed. "a number of property owners who would likely be affected by such im­ provement." and predictably the tally was mixed. Even today when an expensive civic improvement is proposed the-responses would be about the'same. Here arc the results from 1904: A.E. Kcnaston, city attorney: There cer­ tainly ought to be something done with Main Street, and I am in favor of permanent im­ provements. 1 think brick pavement would be all right. John Goodyear of Goodyear Brothers Hard­ ware dealers: Yes I am in favor of paving with brick. I want it done right. J. T. Lombard, president National Bank: You can't pave any too quick for me. I wish it could be done this season. It would be a grand improvement. •. Wm. Andrews, of Andrews and Bessmer, meal market: 1 haven't time to do it myself, but if it doesn’t cost over $175,1 would like to sec it done. I am heartily in favor of the improvement. Ex-Mayor A. E. Rcnkes of Rcnkes and Walldorff. furniture dealers: I don’t think the city ought to attempt to pave until it get in bel­ ter shape financially. Ex-Mayor A. A. Anderson, cashier of the City Bank: It's the proper think to do: I would like to sec it done this year. It would be a grand improvement. Brick improvement is all W. H. Stebbins, undertaker: Whatever you do. do it right, even if it does cost a little more. Ex-Mayor D. W. Rogers, insurance: I am free to express to you that I am heartily in favor of paving State Street, and have been for several years. I believe the pavement should extend from lhe C K & S Railroad to the soldiers' monument. I would like to sec the work done this year. 1 wish it had been done several years ago. The city ought to have a main street to be proud of. Joseph Pffug, saloon isi: I don’t know. I'm with the majority, but something ought to be done. Frank Horton, grocer: 1 am in favor of paving. Mayor Fred L. Heath, druggist: Yes, cer­ tainly I am in favor of paving. The only way to permanently improve the city is to put in permanent improvements. A. Woolley: Yes I am willing to do what lhe rest do. although it doesn't make much difference to me. Charles H. Gardner, liveryman: Yes, I am perfectly willing to pay my share. 1 would be a drawing card for the town. You can count me in on it. W. D. Hayes, cashier of the National Bank: Yes. I am in favor of paving. As far as my observation goes I think brick would make as suitable a pavement as any. W.J. Holloway, druggist: I have not given the matter much thought. If I had to decide the question now. I should say no. I think we should wait until the city is better off financially. L. E. Stauffer, retired merchant: I have always been in favor of paving and am now. but as a second improvement should be done with the city hall. I think this matter should be attended to before paving. Chester Messer, president of City Bank: No. I am not in favor of paving: I think something should be done with the city hall. There is about $14,000 invested in it and we arc nowhere near realizing its full value. I would favor building a separate building for the fire department and reserving the lower story for the city hall for a council room, reading rooms and library. The second story could be let by the city at a nominal rent to an oiganization, say the board of trade, who would turn it into an auditorium, something of which the city is in great need. The basement might be utilized for bowling alleys, baths, etc. John Bcssmer. jeweler: No one can deny that the main street needs paving but 1 think This photo, taken early in the century, shows State Street looking west before it was paved. that we ought to wait until some of the present indebtedness has been paid off. 1 think the material which should be used, if we are to have paving, should be thoroughly investigated. George Tinkler: No 1 am not in favor of paving this year. I think the city is too small to have such a luxury. I think it would be far bet­ ter to improve some of the roads leading into me city. E. A. Burton, of Chidester and Burton: If the municipality would expend the interest on the sum it would cost to pave State Street in keeping the gravel roads in good repair we would have the best kind of street... There is another minor objection, especially the cruel­ ty and injury to falling horses. W. R. Cook, Hastigs Banner: I am in favor of paving. I think brick would be the thing to use. R. I. Hendershott, hardware dealer: Pave­ ment would be a fine thing, but the advisabili­ ty of making such an improvement would de­ pend upon the cost. Luke Waters, of F.H. Barlow & Co.: No, 1 am not in favor of the proposition. I think State Street can be made good enough by re­ gravelling. Wm. H. Goodyear, druggist: 1 suppose it will have to be done, and I would not oppose it although I would have to pay for two front. 1 would rather have it done next year, though. L. J. Goodyear, of The J.S. Goodyear Co.: I am in favor of paving State Street. Dr. D. . Fuller: I am opposed to paving. 1 think wc can't afford it. F. H. Barlow of F. H. Barlow & Co.: No I think the city cannot afford it. , R.J. Grant, elevator: No 1 am not in favor °r paving. I think we can use the money to better advantage, as for example, increasing the capacity of the water works. The improvement finally came in 1907 when, Dr. George W. Lowery as mayor and owner of the first automobile in Hastings put through paving State Street with brick from Broadway to Michigan Ave.: South Jefferson from State to Court St. and North Church and North Michigan from State St. to the railroad tracks. The brick continued to serve the purpose until 1963 when the main streets were paved over with asphalt. The only remaining portion of original brick is one block on Church St. between State and Apple Street. Middleville native Kathleen Scott has joined the staff of the Hastings Banner and Reminder where she will cover the Hastings schools, agriculture and other general assignments. Scott. 23, is a 1981 graduate of ThomappleKellogg High School. The daughter of Harry and Pat Scott of 2910 S. Yankee Springs Rd. in Middleville, Scott graduated in 1985 with a bachelor of arts degree in English and En­ vironmental Studies from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. While attending college, Scott was a resi­ dent advisor, a member of the women’s track team and was active in a variety of intramural athletics. She also participated in band and choir and belonged to various societies and organizations. She has played third base for the Hastings City Bank women’s softball team for the past three years. Other community involvement includes being a member of the Fiberfest committee and singing in the Sesquicentennial community choir. Prior to joining the J-Ad Graphics staff in June, Scott wrote for the West Michigan En­ vironmental Action Council, based in Grand Four local 4-H rodeo members in state finals On September 13 and 14 the top ten 4-H rodeo contestants from around the state will square off at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion. The ten highest scoring individuals in junior and senior bull riding, junior and senior bronc riding, junior and senior barrels, junior and senior goat tying, senior saddle bronc and junior and senior rop­ ing will compete for year-end awards. The Barry County Bronco Bandits have four individuals attending the finals: Nick VanDendrissche, Faith Smith, Jeremy Miller and John Dunklee. Each contestant has travel­ ed around the state to various 4-H rodeos ac­ cumulating points toward the finals. Come and cheer on the county's participants. 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Should he look at the game as his team literally blowing what should have been a secure 24-8 lead midway through the fourth period? Or should be consider the way his team refused to fold through four grueling over­ times to finally prevail over Lakewood for the first time in four years? "Both," says Simpson. “I was concerned that we blew the lead by fumbling twice. We had our chances to pul the game away and didn’t. "But then we did a fine job of coming back in overtime. Our physical conditioning paid Saxon jayvee gridders lose 12-6 Hastings' Angie Meyers loses a ball in the Saxons' 54-47 loss to Delton Tuesday night. Saxon eagers handed second loss in three starts Utilizing a rugged full-court preos which the Panthers turned into numerous easy baskets, Delton's basketball team bumped off Hastings 54-47 Tuesday night. It was the Saxons* second loss in three starts this season. Delton led 15-10 after one period and pro­ mptly blew the game open in the second quarter by outscoring the Saxons 20-7 for a 35-17 halftime lead. The Panthers’ Ann Hayward and Key Fetrow combined for 13 of Delton's 20 second period points. Down 50-26 after three quarters the Saxons did raily in the final eight minutes outscoring Delton 21 -4. but the game was out of reach by then. ’’The team play poorly against the Delton press.” said Hastings coach Ernie Strong. ”We need a lot of work in our ballhandling and passing against the press.” Strong said shooting and rebounding are two other keys to winning which his team has yet to grasp. Hastings hit only 31 percent (!7-of-55) from the field and grabbed only 29 rebounds. "It looks like it is going to be a long season unless improvement can be shown in those areas.” said Strong. Julie Dimmers came off the bench to score 10 points to lead Hastings. Susan Strong and Heather Prucha each had 7 rebounds. Fetrow finished with 14 for Delton while Hayward tossed in 11. ( Sports") The Hastings Jr. Varsity lost a tough non­ conference football game to Lakewood by the score of 12-6. Hastings broke a scoreless tie in the third quarter on a pass play from Brandon Wilder to Scott Teske covering 65 yards. However on the next offensive series by Lakewood they returned the favor with a long touchdown completion, tieing the score at 6-6. Late in the fourth quarter Lakewood ran their patentened double-reverse-pass which caught the Saxons secondary off guard and set up Lakewoods final score. The Saxons had a difficult time moving the football against the tough Viking defense. Leading the way for the Saxons on offense were Dave Fouty carrying the ball 12 times for 28 yards while Brandon Wilder also com­ pleted two passes for 75 yards. One comple­ tion was to Mike Johnson for ten yards and the other was to Scott Teske for the long touchdown completion. The Saxon defense did a nice job stopping Lake woods running game. Leading the Saxon tackles were Dave Fouty with 13 and Jim Lenz with 11. Hastings Jr. Varsity team enters Twin Valley Conference play this Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. on Johnsons Field entertaining Hillsdale High School. Lakewood Frosh top Saxons 22-12 The Freshmen Saxon pride went down to defeat Saturday 22-12 at Lakewood. Jamie Murphy scored 2 touchdowns for the 9th grade football team, which rushed fbi\ over 200 yards. The next game is Sept. 11 al 4:30 at home against Hillsdale. River Bend Crowns 1986 club champs On Sunday, Sept. 7, River Bend Golf Course held its Men's and Ladies Club Cham­ pionships. Winners for the ladies - first, Cyn­ thia Hilliker; second, Dcnna Beadle; third Terri Fager. Winning lhe first f.ight for the men was Bert Torres, who shot an 86; second was Vcm Bowman with an 88; and tied for third with 89s were Ernie Gross and Pat McKeough. Tied after 18 holes in the championship flight with 81s were Don Bowers, Jerry Fager and Tom Leslie. Going right back out to shoot an 76 and win lhe 18 hole playoff was Don Bowers. Fager finished second with an 86 and Leslie was third with an 88. Saxon cross country, golf, tennis, and soccer teams to improve records A handful of meets don’t make a season, but judging by the fast starts of various Hastings fall sports teams, 1986 shows all Lie signs of becoming a banner fall. For instance, with its 3-1 conquest of Mid­ dleville in the opener, the Hastings soccer team has all ready won games than all of 1985. Likewise, the Saxon golf team is 5-0 while the boys and girls cross country teams each have three wins under their belts. The tennis team is at .500. The following is a pre-season roundup of Hastings cross country, golf, soccer and ten­ nis teams: The sccond-ycar program returns I0 let­ termen from an inaugural 0-11-2 season. Coach Doug Mepham says the players have put the winless 1985 campaign behind them and have pieced together back-to-back credi­ ble showings against the Trojans and Plainwell (an 8-3 loss). •■We're a much better team." claims Mepham. "It's the second year for us and hopefully you don't get any worse. But the ex­ perience has helped us a lot; we re much more polished. Returning are junior goalie Scott Turnbull; junior forwards Chad Tolles and Matt Roberts; junior fullbacks Dave Slanker. Ben Hawkins and Dave Vaughan; senior halfbacks Skip Joppic. John Schimmel and Jim James; and senior forward Joel Lenz. In addition, the varsity is bolstered by four exchange students including Bjami Gaukur of Iceland and Basil Mewes of West Germany. Chris Tracy. Pete Hauschild and Mark Carlson from last year's jayvee team should ^Mepham says his team's goal is .500. "I'd he real happy with that. That's what we're shooting for.** Mepham. Cross Country Coach Don Smith's girl harriers have won 3 of 4 meets while the boys arc 3-2. The boys team is bolstered by the return of three senior starters and five lettermen ali together. Senior co-captains Wayne Oom and Chuck Robinson head the Saxon team, which finished third in the Twin Valley, fourth in the regional, and 17th in the slate. Oom finished second in the league a year ago while winning the regional. He finished seventh in the state in Class B. He was the Twin Valley champion in the two-mile last spring. Robinson, a four-ycar letterman, was also an all-conference runner a year ago. "They’re real dedicated, hard-workers.” says Smith of his co-captains. "They're not 100 percent yet. but they’re building into con­ dition both physically and mentally." Alan White is another returning senior while sophomore Marc Lester and junior Rob Longstreet also earned letters in 1985. Newcomers Rob Trowbridge. Maple Valley's top runner a year ago. and sophomore Rob Stroh should also contribute to what Smith believes will be an improved Saxon team. "We want to peak at the end of the season." says Smith. "We want to build to a gradual end. "We're running good times right now. The conditioning will have to improve, but we’re going to be tough." The girls cross country team is headed by junior captain Sara Swcellund. who has finish­ ed first in each of the four Hastings meets. "She’s a good role model." says Smith. "She works hard anu it's starting to rub off on the other girls. "This is the first year when I feel we have eight runners who woik hard and will show up." Other sophomorc Melinda Hare and juniors Timm: Watson. Debbie Dukes and Cari Bradley. Tennis Eleven returning lettermen from a 7-5 (4-3) team do wonders for the morale of coach Tom Freridge, who is looking to battle Sturgis for the Twin Valley crown. “We shoud be improved." says Freridge. "If we don’t improve. I’ll be upset. We're shooting for second in the conference, placing in lhe regional, and qualifying for the stale.” Literally the entire Saxon lineup returns. Kelley Flood. Anna Loftus. Beth Huver and Kelly Schneider return to lhe four singles positions while the doubles combinations of Kelly Shay-Nancy Vitale. Shannon Williams. Kim McCall, and Laura Hammond-Manha Kesscnich and well as another returnee. Jerry Frick, round out the team. Kesscnich and Hammond placed second in the Twin Valley at third doubles a year ago. The team is 1-1 in dual meets and also finished third of four teams in the Hastings In­ vitational. In that tournament. Huver won third singles while McCall-Williams and Kesscnich-Hammond took seconds. Golf Coach Gordon Cole says his team is tired of bridesmaid finishes. In his three years of coaching, the Saxons have finished second twice and third once. He says this year that streak might be snapped in 1986 — possible by a Saxon title. "It’ll be an interesting battle this year." notes Cole. "Lakeview (defending champ) has everybody backand we lost only one person. "We beat Lakeview late in the year last STORY CONTINUED on next pagereturning letterwinners include off and the kids did a good job " Speaking of overtimes, the Saxon, open lheir T»,n Valley season this Friday at Hillsdale, a team which New a 14-0 lead against Tecumseh and eventually lost in over­ lime 2014. Simpson say s sometimes it can lake a team a couple of weeks to mentally erase losses such as that - a problem his team fortunately doesn’t have to deal with this Friday. -It’ll be interesting to see how they (Hillsdale) regroup. ” says Simpson. "Il was a heartbreaker. ■But I think you can probably throw every thing out because it is the league opener Last week doesn't matter anymore. Everyone knows the title picture is still up for grabs " With its impressive offense and at times gritty defense. Hastings must be considered one of the title frontrunners The Saxons did yield more total yardage (386) against Lakewood than Simpson would have liked to sec. but 161 of those yards were racked up by Viking tailback Mark O'Mara. Simpson also wasn't thrilled with 7 tur­ novers — two of which were quickly turned into scores by Lakewood. Still, it was one of the most explosive offen­ sive shows exhibited by the Saxons in several seasons. Senior quarterback Mike Karpinski hit l4-of-26 passes for 206 yards and 3 touchdowns. That passing success must also be shared by Mike Eastman (9 catches. 94 yards. I TD). Mark Mathews and Scott Weller, who were responsible for some truly remarkable catches. The Saxons were one of only three Twin Valley teams which opened with wins. Lakeview stomped Plainwell 35-7 while defending champ Marshall nipped Vicksburg 17-7 for the league's only wins. In other games involving Barry County teams. Maple Valley opens its SMAA season at Bellevue. The Lions were ambushed by Fowler 30-6. dropping Maple Valley’s record against the Eagles to 0-4-1 the last five years. Lakewood hopes to rebound from the over­ time loss when it hosts Mason in the Capital Circuit opener for both teams. Delton, which pounded Gull Lake 48-0 to snap a 10-gamc losing streak, opens lhe KVA season at Kalamazoo Hackett. Middleville hosts Hamilton in its home opener. Heading toward the “bigs Hastings’ Howitt climbing slow ladder to majors by Steve Vedder Dann Howitt tried to suppress a smile but was unsuccessful. He was asked if the public's perception of professional baseball is accurate: Grown men afforded the opportunity to play a child's game, million dollar contracts, the adulation of thousands, and lhe opportunity to travel to many of this country’s hotspots. “Well," answered the 6-foot-4 Howitt, stretched out in an easy chair on his family's porch on Park Street, “the money’s not that great. The travel isn't that great because it’s all by bus and there are a lot of long trips. "But it’s pretty interesting work; it’s lhe best. Getting paid lo play baseball — what more can you ask?" Howitt, a former Hastings baseball star, was drafted last spring by the Oakland Athletics from the campus of Cai-State of Fullerton. The lefthanded-batting, righthanded-throwing ou fielder overcame a slow start this spring lo hit over .300 for CalState, thus warranting the A’s selection of Howitt in the 18th round of the June amateur draft. Being drafted was a dream come true for Howitt. 22, who played two years at Michigan State before matriculating west to Cai-State, college baseball's 1984 national champions in 1984. As a sophomore at Michigan State. Howitt was platooned hitting .380 mainly against righthanders. Tne playing time didn't suit him, so Howitt left for the coast. After a winter in California winter leagues, Cal-Statc found him in Wichita, Kansas play­ ing for the Liberal Kansas Bee Jays in the Na­ tional Baseball Congress finals and offered him a tryout. It turns out the tryout, in front of Lhe entire Cal-Statc team, was one of those rare moments an athlete dream.; about. "It was one of those days when everything went right." says the easy-going Howitt, shaking his head at the memory. ”1 threw about 90 miles per hour, hit 4-5 homers over the Centerfield fence which nobody had done before, and every throw I made was right on the base." Cal-Statc coach Augic Garrido made the decision right then to offer a scholarship to Howitt, who had been previously drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies. After sitting out 1985 because of NCAA transfer rules, Howitt enjoyed a fine year for Cai-State this spring despite hitting below .200 for the first few weeks of the season. "Augie told me I lacked the killer instinct," recalls Howitt of the slump. "And that was good advice. He said try to look at it like the pitcher was taking my job away. “It’s advice that has carried over with me into pro baseball." Largely because of his showing in the NBC nationals as well as with Cai-State, Howitt’s name was entered into the major league scouting bureau. After being drafted by the Athletics. Howitt was sent to Oakland’s short A farm team in Medford. Oregon. He was placed in a type of orientation camp with other Oakland draftees where his in­ troduction to pro ball was memorable. Howitt said in the camp's first scrimmage, he drilled a long home run off former Central Michigan star Kevin Tapani. When Howitt got back to the bench the coaches asked him what type of pitch he hit. "1 said it was a fast ball up and in," laughs Howitt. "The couches said no. it was a changeup, about 82 miles per hour. "The next time I hit I took three strikes each about 94 miles per hour. I looked at all three — didn’t even swing — and then just sat down.” He wound up playing over 70 games with the short A team hitting over .300, leading the team in homers, and ranking amongst the leaders in rbis while batting cleanup. A rotator cuff problem in his throwing arm limited him to designated hitter for the first month of the season, but his hitting took off in carls July when he returned to the outfield. ••From what I heard the A s were very im­ pressed with what I did in Medford." says Howitt. At 22. Howitt said the Oakland manage­ ment has made it clear it hopes to sec Howitt make lhe jump to lhe majors in three years But the path is difficult with the Athletic minor league system having several fast, con­ tact hitters with gtxxl arms at the AA level, and a couple outfielders with power at lhe AAA level. In addition. Oakland's major league out­ field of Jose Canseco. Dwayne Murphy and Mike Da-, is ranks in the lop half of American League outfields. "They’re not bad and they’re all quite young.” admits Howitt, who says the A’s may decide to trade him for another prospect. More likely, however, the A’s probably have plans for Howitt since they invited him along with 30-plus ocher minor leaguers to their instructional camp in Arizona this fail. There the system's top minor league prospects will play a 6-week, 35-game schedule design­ ed to give the players additional professional experience. Howitt's performance in the instructional league will determine his immediate future with Oakland. He could be either assigned to one of the system’s A teams in Modesto, California, or Madison. Wisconsin, or if he plays extremely well, Howitt may even be assigned to Oakland's AA team in Huntsville. Alabama. He admits the jump from college baseball, even from the highest levels such as at CalState, to the pros is difficult, but once that transition has been made, climbing the minor league ladder isn't quite difficult. "The higher you go, lhe more you sec bel­ ter breaking pitches and straight changeups. You see guys who have to have command of two pitches," said Howitt. "In the pros there are more good pitchers, guys who all throw hard.” The Athletics goal of having Howitt make the big club in three years isn't out of reach, he says. . "1 think it's very possible," nods Howitt. "It’ll take dedication and hard work, but the A's know I’m willing to do it. They wouldn't have told me that if they didn’t think it was possible." With a full season of professional ex­ perience under his belt. Howitt has seen enough to realize what baseball is all about. Some illusions have been shattered while others remain. "Of course it’s a business. You realize that whenever you sec your paycheck.” says Howitt. “By the same token, in how many businesses* do you put on a pair of spikes, stick a chew in your mouth, and go out and play baseball?” Despite all the problems in baseball ranging from front office politics to lhe constant worry over injuries. Howitt says lhe occupation is still for him. "The two things they can’t knock in baseball is talent and numbers." says Howitt. "If you can do the job. put the numbers on the board, you'll play.” Howitt shakes his head, fully understanding he's one of the fortunate few people who are doing exactly what they want in life. "From the time 1 was four or five years old to the time when teachers would ask me wha» • wanted to do with my life it’s been baseball.” admits Howitt. "I knew it was something I always wanted to do. “There’s nothing I'd rather be doing. Im­ agine gening paid to play baseball. "It should be illegal." Former Hastings* standout Dann Howitt is now playing baseball in the Oakland Athletics system. u n Tne SAXON SPORTS ...next week! Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. 11 11 11 11 12 13 15 15 16 16 17 Boys GOLF, Delton --------------------BASKETBALL at Hillsdale..... S^°U.NTY BC- ,nvitationai...:. TENNIS at Sturgis FOOTBALL at Hillsdale.......................... CROSS-COUNTRY Oliveri^~ GOLF at Hillsdale... SOCCER, Three Rivers.... TENNIS Coldwater BASKETBALL Albion SOCCER at Comstock .3:30 p.m. .5:00 p.m. ... 4:30 p.m. 4: 30 p.m. .7:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. ...2:30 p.m. ...6:30 p.m. ... 4:30 p.m. .5:30 p.m. 5: 00 p.m. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 11,1986- Page 9 Saxon cross country teams split two meets The Hastings boys cross country team top­ ped Grand Ledge 20-41. but lost to Ionia 24-36 in a meet last week. The Saxon girls likewise beat Grand Ledge 15-50. but drop­ ped a 28-29 decision to the Bulldogs. Wayne Oom finished first overall in the meet (17:03) while Hastings’ Chuck Robinson (17:40) took third. Rob Trowbridge (18*44) was tenth. Al.-n White (19:04) 14th. and Rob Stroh (19:12) 16lh. For the Saxon girls. Sara Sweetland was Fall sports, third (25:05.4). Kim labor fourth (25:17), Timmi Watson fifth (25:34.1), Dcbi Dukes eighth (25:45.5). Cari Bradley ninth (26:11.6) and Evy Vargaz tenth (26:51.3). The Saxon boys team topped Gull iLake 23-32. Oom finished first (16:48), Robinson third (I7:26i. White fifth (17:58). Lester sixth (18:02). and Trowbridge eighth (18:12). The Saxon girls lost 15-48. Sweetland (23:17) and Watson (24:17) finished sixth and ninth for Hastings’ top placers. continued from page 8 year and that makes us feel they can be beat. We’ll have to be on top of our game to beat them.” Cole has five returning lettermen including senior Dan Willison, whose 77 average was the best in the Twin Valley. Junior returnees include Andy Mogg. Mark Atkinson, Jim Lcsick. and Mike Brown. Sophomore Derek Ferris and freshman Tim Atkinson will push for jobs. Cole says this team has the talen to win a championship. ’’Potentially it could be the best team we've had here.’’ admits Cole. “The kids haven’t reached their peak yet. As we go through the season and regional hopefully we’ll reach that peak.” Track, tennis fundraiser Sept. 21 A two-person golf scramble will be held at Riverbend Golf Course on Sept. 21. The 18-hole tournament will be sponsored by the committee trying to raise money for a new track and tennis courts at Hastings High School. There is a $5 entry fee plus green fees for the tournament. Cash prizes incude $50 for first place, $25 for second. $15 for third and $10 for tenth place. Tec times can be arranged by calling 945-3238. The committee will also be selling ham­ burgers and hot dogs. Saxon golfers begin year at 5-0 Hastings' golf team began their season with five straight wins the last two weeks. The Sax­ ons knocked off Gull Lake 171-185 in their opener, beat Caledonia 316-332, and then topped Ionia 157-172 to conclude their perfect start. Mark Atkinson was match medalist against Ionia with a 35. Dan Willison shot a 39 and Andy Mogg and Derek Ferris 42s. Against Caledonia, Mogg shot a 76 to lead the team. Dan Willison shot a 78. and Mike Brown and Jim Lcsick 81s. Hastings also beat Grand Rapids Christian 158-167. Willison was match medalist with a 38. Lesick shot a 39. Atkinson a 40 and Mogg and Brown 4Is. Saxon tennis team wins, 6-1 Hastings won three of the four singles posi­ tions while sweeping the doubles spots en route to a 6-1 win over Hillsdale in the Twin Valley tennis opener. Kelley Flood won al first singles 6-4, 6-2; Beth Huver won at No. 3 singles 7-5. 6-4; and Kelly Schneider won at No. 4. 3-6, 6-4. 6-3. In doubles. Keely Shay-Nancy Vitale won at first doubles 6-4, 6-3; Kim McCallShannon Williams won at No. 2, 7-5, 5-7, 6-4: and Martha Kesscnich-Laura Hammond won at third doubles 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. Hastings is now 2-1 overall. Hunter Safety classes divided Two sets of hunter safety classes will be held starting yesterday and lasting until Sept. 18. The first set will be Sept. 8-9 and 11-12 while the second will be Sept. 15-18 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on West Stale Road. The classes will last from 6-9 p.m. and the cost is $3. For more information call 948-9075 or 945-4438. • NOTICE • The Barry County Solid Waste Oversite Committee will meet on September 16, 1986 - 1:30 p.m. at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, Hastings. SEARS 10% Off Belson s car when Belson hit the horse, deputies said. Belson and two of her three passengers, in­ cluding her grandson Brandon J. Belson. 4. dnd daughtenn-law Barbara Belson. 26. were injured in the crash and taken to Pennock ospital. where the grandmother and aughter-in-law were treated and released, nindon was transported to Blodgett hospital. *nerc he was treated for facial lacerations and released. Heacook was uninjured in the crash. The accident occurred at 6:15 a m. Charlton Park millage to be brought back before voters Voters in Barry County will have another opportunity to decide whether one-quarter mill should be levied for five years to improve or maintain historic Charlton Park. The Barry County Board of Commissioners recently approved putting the millage pro­ posal on the November 4 general election banot at the request of the county parks and recreation commission. The same levy was turned down by about 300 voles in the August primary. For the November election, the ballot language on the proposal has been simplified. If approved, the millage would be effective from 1987-91 and would cost taxpayers 25-cents per $1,000 of State Equalized Valua­ tion (SEV). The millage would generate about $110,000 per year for the park. The park is two-thirds self-supporting and receives about $46,000 from the county board. Board Chairman Carolyn Coleman said the county would no longer have to allocate funds for the park if the millage is approved. "It would help us (the park millage) if we Bowling results Hastings Mfg. Co. Viking....................................................................45 Viking II............................................................... 33 Chrome Room............................................. 33 W Machine Room.................................................... 21 Leftovers.............. . ..............................................24 Office............................................................... 23 U High Gaines and Series - D. Edwards 205-538; W. Beck 528; B. Ludeschcr 525; J. Retzloff 200-524; B. Hcsterly 521; B. Marcwkewicz 516; W. Birman 513; M. O’Donnell 501. Wed. P.M. Gillions Const.................................................... 3-1 Hair Care Center..............................................3-1 M & M's............................................................. 3-1 Alfen's Assoc....................................................2-2 Nashville Locker..............................................2-2 DeLong’s Bait & Tackle................................. 2-2 Friendly Home Parties.................................... 2-2 Mace's Pharmacy.............................................1-3 Varney’s Stables................................................1-3 Handy’s Shirts............................................... ..1-3 Lifestyles.............................................................1-3 High Game and Series - B. Moody 209-540; S. VanDcnburg 184-529; B. Hathaway 486; S. Pennington 478; B. Blakely 479; T. Christopher 469; J. McMillon 465; K. Becker 478; N. Taylor 472; L. Johnson 140; D. Murphy 172; N. Wilson 167; B. Han­ dy 186; P. Croninger 179; P. Snyder 158; J. Sanlnocencio 162; V. Peabody 158. tave lo make (budget) cuts in other ureas. She also pointed out that the park needs the millage for maintenence and preservation costs because funds for those purposes have peen "severely cut back" in the park’s budget. Diane Szewczyk. park director, said Lharlton Park has the fourth largest collection of artifacts in the state. 19 restored buildings and a recreation area and that about 8.000 students participated in educational programs there during the last year. Commissioner Paul Kiel, who voted against putting the millage question on the August ballot, told the board that he had changed his mind on the issue. "It (Charlton Park) is an economic development." he said. "1 support it because it brings dollars into the county, provides jobs and helps the business people. Thai’s why I changed my mind." Teachers, staff reassigned by board Students are meeting a number of new teachers and staff members as they return to the classrooms this week. The Hastings Board of Education approved the following transfers, reassignments, appointmenLs and leaves of absence at its August meeting. Changes in staff include a unpaid leaves of absence granted to Janet Klovanich, a second grade teacher at Northeastern Elementary, due to personal illness, and Marie Dewitt, secretary in Adult Education, due to illness in the family. A unpaid leave of absence was denied to Sally Fullerton, a high school English teacher, who is seeking out-of-state employment. The return of Robin Girrbach after an un­ paid leave of absence granted for child care was passed by lhe Board. Girrbach is a custo­ dian in the high school. Transfers include Barbara Schneider to Northeastern as a part-time fourth grade teacher, Betty Chase to.the junior high as a custodian and Robert Glasgow to the junior high, annex and administration office as a custodian. New appointments to the staff include Steven Harbison as the high school principal; Beth Beachum as a fourth grade teacher at Northeastern; Mary Dawson to the high school as a new business education teacher; Tim Ncason as a science and music teacher at the high school; Ann Rivers, a second grade teacher at Northeastern; Patricia Smith, a health occupations teacher at the high school; Thomas Kidder as a custodian at the junior high; and Gary Price as a mechanic al the bus garage. A choin reaction collision occurred last Thursday morning on Irving Rood when the front end of a cor, driven by Edna Belson of Hastings, struck a stray horse. A truck traveling in the same direction, driven by Charles Heacock of Hastings, then collided with the rear end of the car resulting in extensive damage to the cor. Amcon FOOD AUCTION This will be a very large auction and everything will be sold. Nothing goes back. DON'T MISS THIS ONE! If you have never been to a grocery auction before, stop by this week and see what we're all about. Many items to be sold are not available at your local grocery stores - plus we offer all the regular needs on your list including: Beef Pork Poultry Fish Roofovers EASY FINANCING - AVAILABLE ...to Qualified Buyers What keeps you more comfortable summer and winter, helps save energy, protects against leaks, ends roof-coating, and helps save you money on utility bills? It's the UNIFLEX llw Insulated Aluminum Mobile Home Roof System, now at Sears! UNI­ FLEX llw is custom-installed over your present roof by Sears Authorized Installers. Increase your home's value, comfort, and beauty! Call your nearest Sears store now lor a free estimate. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back You Can Trust Your Home to Sears — Another season of university of a Michigan 5 FOOTBALL This Saturday: wolverines vs. the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame Broadcast Time: 3:15 WBCH Stereo 100.1 Shrimp Lobster Crab Legs Frog Legs Canned Goods Dry Goods Dairy Products Paper Products Our sales last several hours so, remember to dress comfortably and bring your coolers. Sale Promoted by Amcon Inc. Ross Woodard — Auctioneer Sunday, Sept. 14 “ — 2:00 P.M. — Barry County Fairgrounds — HASTINGS, MICHIGAN — Now in 21 locations Statewide. Every Item 100% Guaranteed Health Briefs are moving loo slowly in developing health a biochemist and nutrition researcher. The old methods of supplementation were maintenance programs, in the opinion of a far cry from the tablets and capsules of two Harvard University authorities. Writing in the Harvaid Business Review, today but they often were just as effective, they contend “the cost of illness in the science United States today is so high that it is Corp. "Bringing children out into the Januaiy BOSTON (AP) _ America's corporations difficult to comprehend its magnitude." The article was written by Dr. David Calkins, an internist based at Boston’s Beth according to James Scala, vice president of and technology for the Shaklee sun is not as convenient as giving them a tablet containing vitamin D.Pushing nails Israel Hospital and instructor at the Harvard through Medical School, and business administration removing the nails and eating the apple is professor Regina Herzlinger of the Harvard Business School. doctor tells you that you're anemic," Scala "Corporations must provide a large says in his book, "Making the Vitamin impetus for health promotion, since other Connection." "Brewing tea from pine needles or rose sectors of society have not adequately responded to this need," they wrote. Calkins and Herzlinger desenibe the corporate response to the problem as “pallid," judging by their expenditure of INSULATED PROTECTION AGAINST SN APlOK'" HOOF PANEL HEAT, COLD AND RAIN! WSUL-FO AM'" INSULATION fi16-945-2481 A Hastings woman and two of her passengers were injured early last Thursday when the car they were riding in struck a horse and then got struck from behind by a pickup truck. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies report that Edna E. Belson. 53. of 2397 McCann Rd-. was northbound on Irving Road south of Loop Road when her car hit a horse running loose in the road. A pickup driven by Charles E. Heacook. 57. of C-140 Podunk Lake Rd.. Hastings, was traveling behind Belson and rear-ended HEAR IT LIVE! DURING THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 131 W. State Street _ Hastings - Loose horse causes accident, three injured only .11 percent of net profits in behalf of wellness programs compared with 24 percent of net profits paid out for health insurance. an apple, allowing it to sit, not as easy as taking iron tablets after a hips during the winter months is not as fast as popping a vitamin C tableL In each case, however, the goal and the results are the same." ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) _ An unusual collaboration between the University of Michigan's fitness center and its art school HOT SPRINGS. Ark. (AP) _ Good water has resulted in a modular health testing is the single most important substance system. Developed for hospitals, corporations and other organizations which provide on-site health screening, the project is called the individuals can consume for health and fitness, according to researchers here. Water ingested does not simply pass through the body but circulates through some 60,000 miles of veins and arteries inside the body, becoming part of every cell and performing countless functions "Lifestyle Analysis System." According to Prof. Dee Edington, director of the university's Fitness Research Center, the system is a versatile, economical set of necessary for life. Six to eight glasses of water are needed for fitness testing equipment that can easily be a health and fitness regimen each day, more for physically active people, notes John Scott, chairman of the Mountain Valley work site. "To our knowledge, it is lhe only system Spring Co. Water helps to digest, dissolve, absorb, health screening," Edington says. Designed by art student Gary Helfand, lhe carry and join other nutrients, and aids other system has cubical units that can be set up as a series of work stations, collecting chemicals in reacting with one another. It transported or set up permanently at any of its kind that is specifically designed for also supplements the body's constantly changing mineral supply, lubricates eyes, information such as body fat, flexibility, join’s, mucuous membranes, internal organs and exercising and resting heart rate. The lest information and other health data and skin, and it carries oxygen infection-fighting cells and antibodies. and grip strength, lung capacity, blood pressure are entered into a computer equipped with SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ When it specially designed software to provide a comes to food, old wives’ tales often have printed analysis of the individual’s current sound nutrition principles behind them, says health status. THIS SPACE SPONSORED BY — Pennock Health & Fitness Center 1009 W. Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058-1790 945-4333 �Page 10- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, September 11,1986 Delton media center, 8 rooms slated for remodeling Eight classrooms and the media center at Delton Kellogg High School arc slated for remodeling sometime during the current school year. The project entails enclosing the media center and the adjacent eight classrooms with walls. Those areas currently reflect an "open concept" design of partitions to separate the rooms, rather than enclosed walls. Enclosing the rooms "should improve the educational environment tremendously." said school Superintendent Dr. John Sanders who added that the change has been needed for a long time. The remodeling is expected to cost about $50,000 and will be paid from the 1972 Con­ struction and Remodeling Fund. Plans for the project were drawn-up by Daverman & Associates of Grand Rapids, original architects of the high school building. At Monday's board of education meeting, Sanders reported to members that the district's affiliation with Hospital Purchasing Services (HPS) will enable the schools to bypass Consumers Power Company and pur­ chase natural gas, through a broker, directly from the well head at an estimated annual sav­ ings of about $35,000. The anticipated savings represent about 20 percent of the district's yearly expenditures for heating costs. Delton also purchases food products, light blubs, etc. at reduced costs through HPS. The board gave its approval for the district to continue its role as the administrator for an Industry Grant at the nearby State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center (STIRC). Through the program, the school receives eight percent of the grant funding by acting as the "third party vendor." The district's administrative role merely in­ volves handling the dollars that flow through the program which is a cooperative effort with industries to provide job opportunities for clientele at STIRC, said Sanders. Five new teachers were hired, retroactive to the beginning of the current school year. They are: Deborah Finedcll. who holds a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University, and will teach sixth grade in the middle school: John Fitzpatrick, a graduate of Aquinas College, who will teach reading and social studies in the high school: Janet LaVasseur. who has a bachelor's degree from Olivet College and a master's from Simmons College in Boston, and will work in the high school media center and teach English: Marie Wallen, who holds bachelor's and master's degrees from WMU, and will teach middle school reading: and Valeric Whaley, a Michigan Stale University graduate, who will teach first grade. Concerning school bus routes, there are 21-regular routes, two special education routes and five kindergarten routes this year. In other business, the board: —Approved proposed athletic budgets which call for anticipated expenditures of $32,225 and anticipated revenue of $32,599 for the high school; and projected expenses of $7,968 and anticipated revenue of $7,970 for the middle school. —Accepted the interest rate bid of 4.5 per­ cent from First of America for a $500,000 loan (against anticipated stale aid). It was the lowest of two bids received. —Set September 18 as the date to hold a workshop from 6-9 p.m. in the superinten- dent's office to discuss goals for 1986-87 and beyond. —Approved hiring Gordon Christensen and Fred Pessell as assistant varsity football coaches and agreed that they could give a por­ tion of their salaries to hire Dan Erb to assist them. —Agreed to adding three aide positions to the school staff: a health care aide for first hour in fourth grades; a locker room aide for the high school: and a middle school locker room and lunchroom aide. —Increased the pay rate from $3.35 to $4 per hour for substitute workers in the cafeteria and lunch program. —Purchased an International diesel school bus from Neil's Automotive Service, Inc. of Kalamazoo, the low bidder: and approved purchases of a Panasonic color camera ($875) Hastings student back from New York Middleville church to present film series about quadriplegic Denise Lowell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lowell of Hastings and a May graduate of Central Michigan University, recently returned from Huguenot. N.Y.. a world training center, where she spent the summer as a sports medicine trainer. She is employed this fall in Reed City as director and trainer of sports medicine at four schools. Roosevelt School reunion on Sept. 14 The Roosevelt School in Kalamazoo will hold its annual reunion on Sept. I4. from 1 to 4 p.m. in Room "B" of the County Center Building on the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds. This is an invitation to alumni from all years to attend. It is a potluck dinner. Coffee will be furnished. REMS Group to meet REMS (Recreation and Education for Multiple Sclerosis) will hold its monthly meeting Sept. 16. 7 p.m. at the Barry County Medical Care Facility in the education room. All M.S. members, family and friends are welcome. Blessings Out of Brokenness, a four-part film series featuring Joni Eareckson Tada will be presented on four serparate occasions at Peace Reformed Church, 6950 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37), Middleville. The series will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 17, and run every Wednesday, beginning at 7 p.m. and again at 8:30 pm. The lest film in the series will be presented on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The films are open to the public and there is no admis­ sion charge. Joni Eareckson Tada is well-known to the public as a best-selling author, a recording ar­ tist, an accomplished illustrator, as well as an actress. At the age of seventeen, Joni was the victim of a tragic diving accident which left her paralyzed from the neck down. Her struggles with quadriplegia and depression were chronicled in the book Joni,, which sold over four million copies. A major motion picture of the same name starred Joni playing her own life. Mrs. Dot Gole and her daughter, Jessica, display the prizes to be raffled at St. Rose’s 3rd Annual Festival on September 14. Joni’s experience have given her an oppor­ tunity to re-evaluate her faith and her priorities in life. Some of these thoughts were revealed in her second best-selling book, A Step Further. And, to a much greater extent, they are brought into sharper focus in the film series. Blessings Out Of Brokenness. This series "offers hope and comfort to those who have personally experienced hurts - broken homes, broken hearts, broken bodies, and broken relationships." In the four films, Joni discusses: Why the Brokenness?; Where are the Blessings?; Men­ ding Things; and. Healing and Heaven. In­ cluded are glimpses of Joni's personal life and her work with other handicapped individuals. These films demonstrate how each of us can play a special healing role in the lives of those around us who are experiencing brokenness. Pastors Wayne Kiel and Stan Vugteveen cordially invite the public to attend the entire series. Most Americans have religious affiliations NEW YORK (AP)._ About 60 percent of Americans _ 142.2 million of them _ are actively affiliated with religion, and about 96 SERVICE DIRECTORY and recorder ($880). a telescopic work plat­ form (S5.419). a Stair Trac (a tractor-like vehicle mat climbs stairs for use by handicap ped persons) al a cost of S3.400. two-way radios for the transportation department ($661 each), and window blinds for 14 elementary classrooms and the high school home economics room ($4,450). -Accepted a donation of 8.194 feet of rough cut cedar panel from Vincent Timber products of Montana which the board plans to sell through a bidding process. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase appropriate types of wood for use by students in high school shop classes. Advertisements concern­ ing lhe bidding process will be placed in local newspapers. extend the message of salvation. The general data showed a continued rise in the value of new construction of religious million people _ 40 percent of the country's buildings, an upturn that began in 1983 after population _ attend worship services each years of sluggishness and which in 1984 week. ' - wswwd $2.13 bitlion. Of lhe overall citzenry, both active religious Despite the overall growth in church members and those not on the religious rolls, membership, most large, mainline 91 percent, or about 217 million of them, denominations had slight declines, but less affirm religious preferences. than over the past two decades, indicating a BUSINESS MACHINES' SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St, Hastings. Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCECOVERAGE For your... 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Assemblies of God gaining 2.19 percent aoi Yearbook of American and Canadian The statistics show a 1.4 million increase in church members, or .96 percent, keeping pace 225,000-member Christian Reformed Church Among religious preferences of Americans, 57 percent list Protestant, 28 percent Roman up Catholic, 2 percent Jewish and 4 percent other the 168,000-member Presbyterian Church in religions, Gallup polls included in the yearbook find. Only 9 percent list none. by substantial 5.2 percent lhe gains, 698,000-member Jehovah's Witnesses up by 7.38 percent arri America up by 7.85 percent Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) had a .96 percent decline. Other mainline bodies with slight Among various other aspects of religion declines were the 9.3-million-member United Methodist Church, down percent; the presented in the yearbook were findings of a 2.8-million-member Episcopal Church, down study indicating differences among Christian .69 percent congregations in style rather than by Also the 2.9-million-member Lutheran Church in America, down .5 percent the The study, initially concentrated in the similar 1.7-million-member United Church of Christ, down .32 percent the 52-million-member findings later in the Dayton, Ohio, area, said it Roman Catholic Church, down .2 percent; the evidently reflected a pattern spread throughout 2.3-million-member America. Church, down 2.6-million-member denomination. Hanford, Conn., area, but with American .15 Lutheran percent Overall seminary enrolments declined for the tendencies, cutting across first time since the gathering of collective data four distinct began in 1969, dropping .6 percent to a total _ "Activist orientation," which perceives the present world as the main arena of God's of 52,794, with the number of women still increasing, but at a much slower rate. redemptive activity, with humankind a prim­ Women _ 14,572 of them _ now make up agent in opposing injustice and seeking to 25.8 percent of the total seminary enrollment compared to only 10.2 percent in 1972. implement God’s will on earth. _ "Civic orientation," sharing the activist concern for public life, but tending to affirm the dominant social, political and economic structures, shunning tactics seeking change. _ "Sanctuary orientation," focused primarily on a world to come in which the cares of this world will be surmounted, with congregational CAR & TRUCK REPAIR activities tending to shelter members from a world seen as morally deteriorating. _ "Evangelistic orientation," also focusing Andras on a future world in which temporal trials zm overcome, but with stress on evangelistic action in public life, not to reform it, but to .(^HASTINGS 1436 3. 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The Protestant percentage has fallen 12 percent. Subscribe to the Banner However, two large religious bodies had with population growth of .9 percent for the congregations, researcher David A. Roozen snd LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING leveling off, says yearbook editor Constant H. Jacquet DIRECTOR OF NURSING Manage nursing services for 120 bed skill­ ed nursing home. Nursing home, management. supervisory experience re­ quired. Previous DON or Assistant DON helnful. Send resume to: Burton McRoy, Administrator, Ionia Manor, B14 E. Lincoln, Ionia, Ml 48846. Tool & Die Maker Joumevm,nTool & Die Maker needed for an Indust­ rial firm Aoolicant must be previously qualified. Salary commensurate with UAW confract. Compleie trinoe package with advancement oppor­ tunities send resume or apply at ... PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT Hastings Manufacturing Co. 325 N Hanover St., Hastings. Ml 49058 Final preparations underway for St. Rose’s 3rd Annual Festival on Sunday The festival committee at St. Rose's Church say the final preparations for the church's 3rd Annual Festival are moving along nicely. The festival will be held on the church grounds at 805 South Jefferson. Hastings, from noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday. September 14. Tickets are available at the door or may be obtained from any committee member. There is a $1 raffle donation. The festival will begin with a delicious roast Local Birth Announcements IT’S A GIRL Michael and Colleen Ritter, Lake Odessa, Aug. 29, 11:59 a.m., 8 lb. 1 'A oz. Gary and Christine Wickham. Hastings, Aug. 31. 2:03 p.m., 8 lb. 8 oz. Shirley Burton, Delton, Sept. 3. 4:40 a.m., 7 lb. 13 oz. Danny and Judy Bowers. Portland, Sept. 4. 2:15 p.m., 7 lb. 12 oz. Kimberly and Danny Payne, Nashville. Sept. 5, 8:02 a.m.. 8 lb. 3 oz. George and Judy Johnson, Woodland, Sept. 5, 10:56 p.m., 7 lb. 10W oz. Bryan and Juanita Hester, Hastings. Sept. 6, 6:58 7 lb. 13 oz. Daniel and Penny Fagan, Nashville, Sept. 7, 12:25 a.m., 7 lb. 5 oz. E. Steven and Linda Smith, Hastings. Sept. 7. 3:10 a.m.. 7 lb. 8 oz. beef dinner from noon to 4 p.m. A jazz band is the scheduled afternoon entertainment. There will be arts and crafts booths and games for all ages. The first prize winner of the raffle will recicve S500; second prize winner, a VCR: third prize winner, a 13 inch color TV; fourth prize winner, a micro wave; and the fifth prize winner, a complete family picnic basket. The public is cordially invited to attend. Kim and Jesse Berg, Hastings. Sept. 8. 12:17 p.m., 9 1b. Michele and Daniel Hoffman. Nashville, Sept. 9, 11:40 a.m.. 5 lb. 14 oz. IT’S TWIN BOYS Patricia and Brian Rayner, Lake Odessa. Sept. 5. 10:54 a.m., 6 lbs. II oz. and 10:56 a.m., 8 lb. I oz. ITS A BOV Robin and Wendy Frame. Hastings. Aug. 28 al Borgess Hospital. 7:58 p.m., 5 lb. 4 oz. Brandon and Sandra (Springer) Taylor, Plattsburgh AFB, N.Y., Christopher John, 8:24 p.m., 8 lb. 4'4 oz. Grandparents are Elisabeth Springer and lhe late Francis (Fritz) Springer. Robert Sr. and Sharon Still and Alfred and Nancy Taylor all of Hastings. Scott and Darlene Veen. Middleville, Clay David. Sept. 3. 5:25 p.m., 8 lb. 8 oz. Clay has a sister Amanda June. Grandparents are Clayton and June Veen and David and Shirley Hooper. Dennis and Kathlcne Myers. Hastings, Sept. 6. 6:32 a.m., 7 lb. lO'/i oz. The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 RSuassifxbd ads Thank You II u siness S ervices T or Sale CARD OF THANKS Thanks to the Hastings community for the many expressions of sympathy lo our family during our time of sadness. Particularly helpful were Dr. Diane Ebaugh, David Wren, Don Reid, DSS staff, Moose Lodge and neighbors on Mill SL The cards and personal notes, food which fed our large family as the out of towners arrived, the lovely sprays and potted plants which graced the funeral home, and the many visits from relatives and friends consoled our hearts. As you have left these memories for us, we leave this thought for you: He taught us much, his gift to us was rare, his friends were many and his good humor and compassion reached every­ where. Perhaps for you he left a subtle thing, a smile, a laugh, a war story, or his testimony. It’s no matter what the thing, for though he’s gone, his love touch­ ed our lives, and a bit of him stayed here. In appreciation The Family of “Sarge" Lewis EXPERT TREE and stump removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854____________________ FOR SALE: Couch, Lazy Boy and two wing back chairs. Phone 948-2085 after 5pm_________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistanL Call 945-9888 FOR SALE: Queen size waterbed, bookcase headboard with mirror. Kirby sweeper with all attachments including rug shampoocr. Zcnicth console stcro with am-fm radio all are in excellent condition. 945-2722 CARD OF THANKS Buehler, Mrs. Louise M. We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our family, friends and neigh­ bors for lhe prayers, cards, flow­ ers and kindnesses shown during Lhe recent loss of our dear wife and mother. The Kenneth T. Buehler family CARD OF THANKS We with to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our relatives and friends for all the beautiful cards and for coming to help us celebrate our 50th Anniversary. It was a beaut­ iful party for us. Il was a perfect day and it will leave life long memories. A big thanks again to Carol and Bob, our son and daughter­ in-law, for opening up their home to make it all possible. Bob & Gladys Engerson POLE BUILDINGS Complctcly warrantecd from economy to custom deluxe. We will beat any legitimate quote. Call anytime, Haskin Builders (since 1970). 517-626-6174 Miscellaneous ENROLL FOR FALL CLAS­ SES: Tap, ballet, modern jazz, acrobatics, tumbling. Darlene's Studio of Dance call 945-4431 or 948-8601 POLE BARN packages erected, you furnish package, we furnish labor. Call anytime for your labor quote. Haskin Builders, (since 1970) 517-626-6174 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: SepL 12 & 13th. Antiques, furniture, dishes, washer, dryer, mangle, tires, rims, etc. 9am. lo ? 517 E. Grand SL, Hastings.________________ I-or Sale Automotive 1980 HAT SPYDER: 2000F1 convertable, new paint. Eagle GT tires, $3300. Also has hard­ top for $250. 948-8316 1984 CUTLASS: ax., am/fm stereo, tilt, air shocks, hitch, excellent condition. 852-9553 FOR SALE 1982 Ford LTD, 4 dr., air, 57,000 miles, excellent condition. Call 948-2463 after 6 p.m.________________________ FOR SALE: 1983 Buick Century Limited, low mileage, real clean, no rusL 945-4488 FOR SALE: an excellent Chevy motor, $250, 664-5992 WANTED a 210 Datsun motor with automatic transmission. Must be in good condition. 664-5992 Jobs Wanted BABYSITTING WANTED: Will babysit in my home. Infant to ? years, W. State Rd. area. I have many games & activities to make your childs day useful & fun. Ph. 945-4779 after 5:30pm handyman work WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg SL Nashville 852-9537 evenings ’ Wanted WANTED: Good used Barbie doll house or town house 945-3648 GRANNY MOVING OUT OF STATE. J can't go! Free to good home, 5 yr. old female poodle­ mix. House broken, good watch dog, neutered, 948-9166, PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted: Responsible party to assume small monthly payments on Spincl/cousole piano. Can be seen locally. Write: (include phone number) Credit Manager, P.O. Box 520, Beckemeyer, IL 62219_______________________ SOLD HOME-MUST SELL! Fireplace insert, 2 spd. fan, origi­ nally cost $750. Works excel­ lent! Asking $200. 948-9166. Help Wanted DISPATCHERS with EMT minimum requiremenL Applica­ tions are being taken for paid full time. Apply in person at 21965 Bedford LRd., Baltic Creek, Ml 968-9372_______________ EMT, EMT SPECIALIST Paramedics. Applications are being taken for full time employ­ ment. Apply in person at 21965 Bedford LRd., Baltic Creek, Ml 968-9372____________________ HELP WANTED: Secretary: General knowledge of office procedures and accurate tvping ability required. Also know­ ledge of word processing help­ ful. Send resume to Depot Law Offices, 222 W. Apple, P.O. Box 248, Hastings, Ml 49058 NOW HIRING: people to show gifts & toys for House of Lloyd party plan. Free catelogs, supplies, hostess gifts, and $300 kiL No deliveries or collections. TW0?1]^”8 parties-C1U Cathy PERSON WANTED for telephonc soliciting in the Delton area. Must be hard working, energetic and a self starter. Work from your home, $4 hourly to start You will be self employed. Write TB and Emphysema Association (include phone number). 142 W. VanBurcn, Battle Creek, Ml 49017 RN’a IN THE HASTINGS AREA: needed for private duty case, in the home. Paid orienta­ tion. Pleasant surroundings. Call collect (616)794-1410. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-09-18.pdf 4cb7ced0c9e0a331b3ab01221e1d828b PDF Text Text NEWS ...wrap . Student up for All-American band Naregrets state farm leader says Hastings, Marshall ready for showdown Page 10 Page 12 Page 8 Klovanich retires from teaching Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Janet Klovanich. a *econd grade teacher at Northeastern School, has retired. Hastings school Superintendent Carl Schoe&se! announsed at Monday’s school board meeting. Klovanich served the Hastings school system for 15 years, Schoessel said. In addition, two non-instroctional employees and one coach have turned in resignations. They are Michael Mead, a custodian at Northeastern; Mary White, a food service worker at the high school; and Tammi King. • high school cheerleading coach. Recommendations of appointments are still being made to both the teaching and coaching staffs. Included in the new assignments are Kim Evans, a kindergarten teacher « Southeastern; Constance Semerad, reading instructor at Pleasantview and the junior high; Patricia Wierenga, a second grade teacher at Northeastern; Marcia Fre ridge, yearbook advisor at the high school; Brad King, junior varsity assis­ tant football coach; Stacy Steepler, high school cheerleading coach; and Jeff Thornton, freshman assistant football coach. Hastings I VOLUME 131 - NO. 38_____________________________________________ , THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 18.1986_____________________________________________________________________________________ Driver cited for leaving accident Middleville resident Jeffory M. Anders. 29, of 116 Irving Rd., apparent­ ly disappeared after he rammed his car into a tree last Wednesday evening, Michigan State Police from the Hastings Team report. When police caught up with Anders later on, they cited him for careless driv­ ing and failure to report an accident, they said. Anders was southbound on McCann Rd, police said, when he failed to stop at the M-37 crossroads and continued to travel across the intersection, colliding with first a street sign and then a tree. A passenger in the car, Louis Couch, 31, of 418 Sherman St., Middleville, was slightly injured in the crash and was treated at Pennock Hospital and released. Couch was given a citation for failure to wear a seatbelt. The vehicle apparently had no rear brakes at the time of the accident, police said. The accident occurred at 10:20 p.m. Car hits student in Middleville A Middleville teen on her wiy lo gel her driver', licerae lut Wednesday ra unable to avoid Brikiag a 14-year-oid girl who had juri ratal from a Khool but on M-37. Barry County Sheriff, deputies report. The 14-year-old. Stephanie Kkxue of 2060 Gun Lake Rd., was taken to Pen­ nock Hospital and treated for a head laceration. Klousc had apparently exited her school bus on the northeast side of M-37 and the bus continued on westward when Klousc decided to run across the road to ret the mail, deputies said. Klousc’s view of the eastbound lane of M-37 was obscured by the bus. deputies said and when she ran across the road rite durted into the p*h of •» car driven by P»mela Holtz. 16. of 50 Panenon Rd.. Middleville. Holtz, accompanied by stepfather Bob Booth, was going to Hastings to get her driver s license, deputies saxL The accident occurred at 3.20 p.m. m an area of M-37 east of Tanner Lake Road. Ohm your support to the Barry Area United Way PRICE 25c Police investigating possible foul play Body of former Delton resident found in woods The skeletal remains of a 26-year-old former Delton man who disappeared from the f.lJ?kcd arca Ju,y 2 wcrc discovered at 3-50 p.m. Sunday in a wooded area southeast °f the lake. Michigan State Police report. Rick Bagley. 26. a 10th grade Delton High School dropout who was living with his « girlfriend in a downtown Kalamazoo apart- Teens injured In weekend mishap Four area teenagers were injured when the car in which they were riding left Quimby Road and struck a tree Sun­ day afternoon, and the driver of the vehi­ cle was cited for driving too fast for road conditions. Driver Kristina Pioot, 16, of 2055 Venture Dr., Hastings, lost control on ;oose gravel while traveling around 45 mph, Barry County Sheriff's deputies said. The accident occurred at 2:58 p.m. Neither Pioot nor three passengers in the vehicle were wearing seatbelts. Pioot and her front seat pasrenger, Amy Temby, 16, of 212 S. Park, Hastings, were given tickets for failing to buckle up. Riding, in the rear were Lisa Hadis, 16, of Dowling, and Matthew Webb, 18. of 1599 Nashville Hwy . Hastings Root, Icmby.xad Hadis were taken W Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where Pioot and Tcmby were treated and released and Hadis was admitted with multiple fractures. Webb apparently did not seek treatment. Banner analyzing. Golm said, and results of those tests may determine whether foul play was involved. Bagley was discovered by two men who were reportedly out mushrooming, Det. Sgt. raeat at the time of his disappearance, may have been murdered, police said. Bagley was last seen at the home of a Kiwanis Club shines!!! Wendell Strickland, president of the Hastings Kiwanis Club, accepts a plaque from Carol Stewart of the Barry County Red Cross for first place in the annual Kiwanls-Hastlngs Rotary blood drive. The Kiwanis gathered 45 pints to the Rotary's 42 pints. Last year the clubs gathered 171 pints bet­ ween the two of them. reputed drug dealer and “devil worshipper" who lived near Bagley's father’s Crooked Lake mobile home, and his death may have been drug-related, police saio. But, police said, Bagley suffered from a heart condition, and may have wandered off from a party at the alleged drug dealer's home and suffered a heart attack. • An autopsy Monday did not indicate a cause of death. Det. Sgt. Robert Golm of the Michigan State Police Wayland Post said. Bigley's body was discovered about one mile from his father’s home, police said, in an area inaccessible to road vehicles -The remains — little more than a skeleton — vere still clothed, and Bagley's ID was found on the corpse, Golm said. Denial records were being sought Tuesdy to confirm identification. Evidence at the scene has been sent off to the Michigan State Police crime lab for Ken DeMott of the Barry County Sheriff's Department said. State police declined to release the names of the mush roomers, saying the men wished to remain anonymous. DeMott investigated Bagley's disap­ pearance in early August when a caller told sheriff s deputies Bagley had reportedly been murdered and dumped in a gravel pit in Hope Township near Delton. Deputies searched the Sullivan Gravel Pit, the arca where the body was reportedly dumped, but could find no body or signs of a fresh grave, DeMott said. After interviewing some of Bagley's rela­ tions and his girlfriend Wendy Wells. DeMott gave up the search, he said. “Until and if a body was found, there wasn’t much else I could do," he said. In the meantime Wells and some members of her family were attempting to find Bagley, who was the “dependable sort" who wouldn't just “disappear", they said. A reward was offered and posters with Bagley's photograph wcrc tacked to trees and posts around the Crooked Lake arca. Victim, Rick Bagley Wefts' search was over Monday when she learned that Rick's body had been discovered. Continued on page 11 Hastings teachers get 2.5 percent hike this year by Kathleen Scott Hastings teachers received a 2.5 percent pay increase with approval of their new con­ tract, which sets a starting teacher's base pay at $19,450. The contract also sets the top salary for teachers at $39,262 for the first year. Negotiations between the Hastings Educa­ tion Association and the Board of Education have been ongoing for six months. The last contract, an extension of the 1981-84 contract expired on July 30. Salaries will increase three percent in the second year and 4.5 percent in the third and are based on a set scale which determines pay according to academic degree, years with the system and additonal credit hours of educa­ tion, over and above an earned degree. “We were very pleased with the tone of the negotiations," said Al Francik, director of operational services. “We met on a regular basis from the beginning of March. 1 know from the board's point of view, we felt we made progress at every meeting.” In addition to increased instructor salaries, other changes were made in the contract, some being minor changes in wording, Fran­ cik said. “There were many procedural-type things both parties felt needed alteration which would make it a more workable document," he said. One of the major changes came about after a state law was implemented which limits every school sytem in the state to two "act of God days", most commonly called snow days, but which incorporate such things as floods, tornadoes, fire and mechanical failure within the buildings, said Francik. Any days short of the mandated 180 (minus two grace days) days of instruction will have to be made up by the district. Hastings has an average of five snow days per year, he said, adding that in 1984-85, there were 11. The new contract has therefore instituted contingency days — Feb. 16, May 15. May 18 and April 17 — which are currently scheduled as staff development or in-service days and students are not required to report. If the district should go over the two-day limit, school will be made up on these days, he said. Another change in the contract is in the language of the class size. It eliminates stating a maximum size limit and instead gives a suggested amount of students per class, he said. Other changes pertain to part-time help, filling vacancies and assignments, lay-offs and recalls, insurance and grievance policies, he said. Wendy Wells, girlfriend of Rick Bagley, poses In front of the house where Bagley was last seen July 2. Wrecker service owner denied building variance by Mary Warner Faced with the prospect of tearing down his partially-constructed pole bam and moving it further back from the street, Hastings Wrecker Service owner Don Spencer may take the matter of a zoning variance before a circuit court judge, he told members of the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals Tuesday. The six-memoer board tied three to three over Spencer's request for an exception to city zoning regulations that state his building must be 25 feet away from the road. The tie effectively defeated a motion to ap­ prove Spencer's request. Members voting against approval indicated that Spencer could not prove that his was a hardship case and also said they did not want to set a precedent. "One of the things we have to consider," chairman Jack Echtinaw said, "is whether somebody will go out tomorrow and put up a building 10 feet from the road." City officials were out in force to defend the city's contention that Spencer deliberately continued construction on his 6,900-squarefoot structure after he was told he was in violation of city zoning regulations. City attorney Richard Shaw told board members that city building inspector Constan­ tin Hunciag warned Spencer to apply for a variance before Spencer went any further with construction. Spencer said he heard differently — that after one com-r of the building was discovered to be 12 instead of 25 feet away from the road. Constantin advised Spencer to "continue building and we’ll get you through the Board of Appeals." Spencer continued building until a stop work order was issued Aug. 22. The city con- ...next step circuit court tends Spencer kept on building after the stop work order was issued. Spencer says he was following stipulations of the stop work order that said he had to "secure the building". After a meeting with city officials. Spencer stopped work on the pole bam, but was given Permission to begin construction on an auxllur> building, he said. City public service director Mike Klovanich, who was attending an appeals board meeting for the first time, said he ex­ plained to Spencer that the second building must not be placed too close to the first struc­ ture. This was to ensure that if a variance was denied. Spencer could move the first building back from the road, he said. But instead Spencer placed the second structure 25 feet behind the first structure, making it difficult for the larger building to be moved. Spencer said he was in compliance with a city request that he place the second building "25 feet from the existing slab." but Klovanich said the city meant the slab Spencer's original building sat on. part of which Spencer bulldozed under. The remaining portion of the slab was to be used for the new building. The new structure was placed in die same location as the old building, which burned down in early sum­ mer. so Spencer saw little harm in remaining status quo with the location of his structure, he said. He did not know one comer of the building was too close to the road, he said, until his posts for the new building were already in and Doug Vickery supported a request by Hastings Wrecker Service owner Don Spencer (standing) to construct his new wrecker service building on its old foundation. place. "I was try ing to save myself S6.000 in con­ crete." he said, by using the old slab. But Frederick G. Timmer, president of Williams and Works, city planning con­ sultants. said the zoning ordinance was created in part to "bring older structures up to code tn the event of a disaster or other occurrence." Board of Appeals members asked the status of a criminal misdemeanor charge the city lodged against Spencer after he began con­ struction on his auxiliary building, alleging that Spencer violated the city's stop work order. City Attorney Shaw would not comment on the charges, saying "that's between Don and I — that's another forum." Spencer was asked what his next move would be if his request was denied. “Go to circuit court, I guess." Spencer answered. Spencer said the delay in building has cost him some S900 in vandalism and theft at the construction site. "I want to get going and get it done.” he said. Speaking in support of Spencer was Hastings resident Harold Ford, who said that Spencer should be granted the request because "after all. the city wants new industry." "I've listened to all these stories and what it sounds like is a breakdown in communica­ tions." Ford said. "I’ve known Don for quite awhile and I've never known him to lie to anybody." “I'm not calling Don a liar." Shaw said. "but I think Don wanted to hear what he wanted to hear." Spencer told the board he has a hard time understanding the Romanian-born building in­ spector and “I’m not the only one. It's caused more of a problem than just (with) me." "Wc really should look at this as if none of this has happened." board member David Kruko commented. He. Marvin Verus and Doug Vickery voted to granted the variance and members John Hopkins. Jack Echtinaw and Tom Sutherland voted to deny it. �Page 2- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 18,1986 Marijuana grower is ‘exception to the rule’, judge says; gets probation A Rutland Township father of three who grew marijuana in his back yard so he could feed it to his pigs will serve probation for the attempted manufacture of a controlled • NOTICE • Legal Notice HOPE TOWNSHIP COMMON COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that Daniel and Debra Bolthouse, 4545 Waldorff Rd. (Wall Lake), Delton have applied for a license to operate a Foster Fan.ily Group Home with a proposed capacity of 5 - 6 at the aforementioned address. Since no ground* exist upon which we, the Hope Township Planning commission can deny this permit under State Law; and since Public Act. No. 29 of 1977 requires either a public hearing or notification, the Hope Township Board has deter­ mined that a public notice in a newpaper would be the least costly and most expenditious means of fulfilling this obligation within the time limit given. Any comments may be sent to the Hope Township Zoning Administrator, Mr. Richard H. Leinaar, 7080 Head Rd.. Delton, Ml 49046. HOPE TOWNSHIP PUNNING C0MMISI0N South Jefferson STREET »EW8 EVENTS The Hastings Kiwanis Travel Series begins this Friday at Central Auditor­ ium. Travel the world at a reasonable price and proceeds support local community projects. A great deal. 2. Autumnfest is this weekend at Charl­ ton Park Including the Blue Ribbon Auction, your chance to pick up some valuable goods at decent prices and help the park at the same time. 3. U.S. Air Force Anniversary - Sept. 18. Visit Bosley’s this week and play, sing or dance to the Air Force Song and we will give you a $5.00 gift certificate. (Limit 2) Frank and Linda Campbell have been married 25 year— This occasion offers countless possibilities for comment, but we will just say congratulations and best wishes to a great couple. 5. The Middleville Rotary Club is offering a Spaghetti Dinner this Friday, from 5 until 7 at the Middleville High School Cafeteria, fora nominal price. Feed the family for next to nothing and support Rotary Projects. 6. Another addition to the seemingly endless Downtown Hastings Shopping Experiences is Pandora's Box, a new gift shop in the Hendershott Building. Stop and visit on your next trip down­ town. Chimney Rock Hillfall - September 20. Ride your vehicle made of a No. 2 washtub down South Jefferson this week and we will give you a $10.00 gift certificate. (Limit 1) 8. Constitution Week - September 17-23. Bring us an essay In 25 words or more telling which amendment to the U.S. Constitution you think Is the most important and why and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 10) 9. Pledge sheets are now available for the annual CROP Walk in Hastings on September 27. A chunk of the pro­ ceeds from this event go to one of our most deserving local groups: Love, Inc. So, pledge, walk or In some way plan to participate. 10. Chusok • September 18. Bring an authentic "mooncake” to Bosley's this week and we will trade you a $5.00 gift certificate. The best one gets another $5.00 certificate. (Limit 4) 11. Samuel Johnson's Birthday - Sept. 18. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky celebrates Banned Books Week (September 20-27) by having a 99‘ sale this week. Many would like to ban the Buck’s weekly ad because of the low prices he offers, but the Constitution prohibits that and you reap the rewards every week. Great document, that Constitution. 2. Bosley's is now open until 8 p.m. on weekdays and 5:30 on Saturdays to serve you. 3. If you are visiting Bosley’s and you suddenly hear music, either someone is playing the Air Force song or they have opened a musical greeting card in dur Sentiment Shop's large collection of cards for any occasion. 4. Wednesday is Double Print Day each week at Bosley’s. 5. Our Pause Gift Shop has the largest collection of Stuffed Animals in many a mile from Gund, Russ and Applause. 6. Check your Blood Pressure at Bosley's anytime and get a free copy of our guide to controlling your blood pres­ sure. 7. Park free while shopping Downtown Hastings. SEPTEMBER 8. 1986 ulor sassion in the City Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan, on Monday, September 8 1986. at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook pre­ siding. Present at roll call were: Campbell, Cusack. Gray. Hemerling. Jasperse. Miller. Spockmon. Walton. Moved by Jasperse. sup­ ported by Spockman that the by the Mayor and City Clark. Yeo»: All Absent: Nona. Carried. Invoices rood: Blairs Pet t Gordan (PkGrt)..........................$1,020.00 Moved by Campbell, supported by Spockman that the above In­ voice be approved as read. Yea»: Wolton, Spockman. Miller. Jasperse. Hemerling. Gray. Cusack. Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ ted by Hemerllng that the trans- budgeted and requested by Lynn McConnell. President of the Hostings City Bond. Yem: Campbell, Cutock, Gray, Hemerllng. Jasperse, Miller. Spockman. Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray that the letter from Velma Arnold concerning the Farmers Market be received and Yem: All Councilperton Walton commoated on the parking meters in the downtown and stated that the City Attorney would hove something by the next meeting. Councilperson Spockman stated that the Director of Public Services and herself had met with the E.W. Bliss concerning the problem with the storm sew­ er at Clinton and State St. and Moved by Gray, supported by Wolton that the letter from sources concerning the oil run­ off at Summit Steel be received and placed on tile. Yeas. All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Spockman that the letter from Summit Steel to Mary Lou Gray Inviting her to visit their opera­ tions In Lansing be received and Absent: None. Corried. kel stated that the Chamber has rented the space one Saturday of every month next year and they will lose 1heir Saturday spot. A meeting Is to be set up with the Fair Board, and the City Attorney. Moved by Hemerllng. suppor­ ted by Miller that the resigna­ tion of Mark Stelnlort os Chief on file. Yem: All Absent: None. Carried. Councilman Miller and Cusok expressed their appreciation to Mark for what he has done and wished him well In his new en­ deavor. Mayor Cook thanked Mark for agreeing to help with a panel to select a new replace­ ment. Moved by Spockman. supported by Miller that a panel of Ltd. Zimmerman from the State Police. David Wood, Barry Coun­ ty Sheriff. Mike Klovanich. Dir­ ector of Public Services. City Attorney, and Public Safety and 01 a selection committee for a new chief. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ ted by Gray that the Chief of Police bo allowed to get bids on Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported ploced on file. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, suppor­ ted by Hemerllng that the meeting adjourn at 8:10 p.m. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. Read and approved: Sharon Vickery. City Clerk William R. Cook. Mayor (9-18) STOP SMOKING! -Power is not sufficient evidence of truth " — Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) PARK FREE bWdnd Beoiey'a a user.” Shuster said he believed Lee’s story that he did not grow the marijuana (some 350 plants were confiscated) for distribution, but rather to feed to his pigs. "As odd as that sounds and as naive as it sounds for Mr. Lee to make that statement, the court accepts the statement." Shuster said. "I've become convinced that Mr. Lee does not lie.” "1 realize I made a very big mistake." Lee told Shuster during sentencing. "I never did realize it was such a traumatic thing to do. It never happened before and it will never hap­ pen again." “I believe Mr. Lee is going to continue to be a fine citizen.” Shuster said. Lee. whose only previous criminal offense was a prior conviction for impaired driving, is employed at a local furniture manufacturing firm with “strict rules.” Shuster said, and he was concerned that a felony conviction would "cause (Lee) to be in jeopardy with the fine company he works for.” Shuster ordered Lee to perform 300 hours of community service, and also required him to "gain some experience of what it’s like to have a jail door slammed in your face", ordering him to sit in a locked jail for one hour. Lee was originally charged with delivery and manufacture of marijuana, but later pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of attemp­ ted delivery and manufacture of marijuana. During his one year of probation, the judge said, Lee must “develop the kind of record that would convince the prosecutor to feci compelled to exercise his discretion and rule Hastings Kiwanis donate to special education kids Hastings Kiwanis has donated 21 blue warm-up suits for use by Barry County children (shown in the photo) In Jo^rlrtio^c «‘y.,'m.?aired (TM,) Pr°0ram. based at Delton Kellogg Elementary School through Barry In­ S uh0-SJe?.s,r S speclal education program. Making the presentation, in the back row, to (from left) ’®acPer; and James Hund, director of special education, are Wendell Strickland, Kiwanis pres dent, and Harry Burke, a member of the club’s Major Emphasis Committee. The gift was part of the local Th-ar. Hi?art n .K‘w?nls ,nternatlonal’s 1985-86 Major Emphasis Program, entitled "Walk With a Child." । h?V® ,h!. Kiwan,s lo0° On ,he shirts, were purchased by funds raised by Hastings Kiwanis through its travel series and sales of peanut brittle and coloring books. (Banner photo) Jury gives no decision on sexual assault case A Barry County jury could not come to agreement last week over whether Middleville resident William H. Wiersema. 21. of 7401 Robertson Road, molested a six-year-old girl. Deliberations after a two-day trial in the case ended with a hung jury, and the court had to set a November date for another trial. Wiersema was accused of engaging in sex­ ual penetration with the girl last October while she was watching TV at her house. Wiersema's juvenile brother testified dur­ ing the trial that he had engaged in sexual ac­ tivities with the girl the same evening but that to dismiss the charges." Bliss purchases system The E.W. Bliss Company of HttMingS has purchased a new 32-bit three­ dimensional computer aided design system for use in the Forming Press Pro­ duct and Development Engineering Departments. According to Theodore A. Boop, vice president of engineering, the new higher speed system will provide E.W. Bliss with higher levels of produc­ tivity and profitability through real world solutions offered by engineering workstation technology. Functional areas include conceptual design, analysis, test, detailed design, drafting, production planning and material handling. In addition to the normal CAD system advantages, of increased standardization and increased accuracy, the new faster 32-bit micro computer systems offer larger storage capabilities for use of ex­ isting designs optimizing new designs with minimal redrafting.______________ his brother William was not around and did not molest the girl. That youth has already been through the juvenile court system. Wiersema took the stand to testify in his defense. “Bill said he never ever on this occa­ sion or any occasion touched (the victim) im­ properly or did anything improper to her," Wiersema’s attorney David Dimmers said after the trial. The victim also took the stand, and “in­ dicated that both brothers molested her," assistant prosecutor Marilyn Meyers said. The new trial was set for Nov. 3. This Tuesday, a jury found Albert M. Arens, 30, of 226 S. Washington, Hastings, guilty of second degree criminal sexual con­ duct and found him guilty of being a second offender. Arens was originally accused of first degree criminal sexual conduct involving the June 20. 1985 sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl. A tentative Oct. 31 sentencing date was set. THIS SATURDAY JOIN YOUR FRIENDS and NEIGHBORS Call 795-7547 ffSj BOBS ENGINf *fi^H05PmUINC Exchange Student- Marion Demann Marion Demann says she likes American television commercials. Since her arrival in Hastings on Aug. 6, she says she’s adjusted to the American culture, where many little things are different from her home country in Germany. When asked what she likes most in what she’s seen of America, she says with a laugh, "The commercials! In Germany, they’re real­ ly boring, but here they’re funny." Demann, 16, lives with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shaffer of 14760 Waubascon Rd. in Lacey and is currently enrolled as a senior at Hastings High School. She’s been in school for 10 years and has taken Engligh for six years. She says with a laugh that her first day of school in Hastings was a disaster because she had to go to so many different classrooms and had to learn to use a locker. “In Germany, you stay in the classroom and the teacher comes to you. Here, you go to the teacher,” says Demann. She says the students helped here when she asked direc­ tions, which she, with a laugh, says was about every two seconds. Another difference between school here and in Germany is that here she is allowed to choose the classes she wants, whereas at home, she had no choices until the tenth grade and then selections were limited. This year she hopes to learn the English language, she says, adding that she sometimes struggles with comprehension and translation of the lectures in the classrooms, which makes her learning somewhat difficult. She says one of the biggest differences bet­ ween the countries is the size and distance of America. "Everything is bigger and greater." says Marion. "It takes one hour for me to go to school here. Everything is so far away. Also German people keep their distance. They have a lot of fences, but here everything is so open.” Her interests include politics, social pro­ blems, history, geography, literature and bicycling. She says in her town of 240 people, which is about 50 miles south of Hannover, there are not many things for young people to do in their free time, so most of her interests are academic. So far she is enjoying her stay and rays homesickness has not set in. “I’m really glad my family is so nice. I don’t feel hcmesick. After two weeks, I felt at home. They (the Shaffers) are really, really nice. We have so much fun!” she says with a laugh. FOR OUR Barry County Democratic Headquarters 145 West State Downtown Hastings _______ and HOMECOMING ’86& Honoring GOVERNOR JIM BLANCH AR D^^F • Join the thousands who win come together in towns and townships *|F r“““" J T * 0 across Michigan on Saturday, September 20. to honor Governor Jim Blanchard. p • Meet your state and local candidates. M • Meet old friends and make new ones. - • Celebrate the comeback and tA 1 M fl coming November victory of GovernorJim Blanchard QUOTE: OSLEY I-PHORFTIFICY- substance, a Barry County judge has decided After Robert L. Lee, 27. of 1520 Yecklcy Rd.. Hastings, senes one year of probation he may come back before the court to request dismissal of his charges. Judge Richard M Shuster ruled Friday. Such a procedure is allowable under state law. Shuster pointed out. but is used very ln. frequently by Michigan judges Shuster chose such a route after a barrage of support for Lee from friends, neighbors, and relatives, he said, who "deluged" him with reports of Lee's "good citizenship". Shuster said that normally he is tough on those convicted of drug offenses, but "for every rule there’s usually some occasion that arises where there should be an exception". Shuster said he was "convinced" that Lee would not engage in any criminal behavior again, and that "this court makes a distinction between a peddler or producer (of drugs) and Barry county Team! SATURDAY, SEPT 20 « 5 to 8 P.M • Congressman Howard wolpe, 3rd District k ' Terrv oecKer ,or Congress. 5th District • Paul DenfeKt,or sta,e Sena,e Mlk» LsVean tor state Representative • Atto^ev General Frank Kelley J- SeoX sta,e RiChard ” Blanchard • Griffiths F F 'O' Ann on the Non-Partisan Ballot. fitr, 0,5 ,,r,C PH" P C ' "T’. -----largest cruis» cruise anorv-.,o agency’ NCL Caribbean Air-Sea Cruises. Save S256 to 51,422 per cabin? Royal Caribbean Air-Soa Cruises. Save up to 25%. SrtwcllomWM,.. a 4X68 ° American Hawaii Inter-Island Cruises. Air-Son packages from 51,013. Norw agency The Supreme Court J.J.sice Denm, archer. Dean Robb Won'! you let take you on a sea cruise? �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 18.1986 - Page 3 Administrators, supervisors salaries set at schools Hastings school administrators salaries will range from $35,359 to $55,000 in the coming school year, while principals salaries arc -ct between $36,979 and $41,500. The salary levels were set Monday by the Board of Education. In addition the board set the salaries of several maintenance, food service and transportation employees at S14.778 to S26.846. Included in the administrators arc Superintendent Cart A. Schoesscl; Robert Video will showcase county’s solid waste progress, problems The Barry County Solid Waste Manage­ ment Oversite Committee is embarking on what it believes may be the first attempt at presenting solid waste issues by video at the local, county level of government. In the weeks ahead. Nashville resident John Boughton’s Creative Communications in association with James K. Gordon of Mid­ dleville will be filming the video for the committee. Boughton's S3.200 bid was the only one received from an advertisement seeking bidders. The video is being produced as an educa­ tional tool to present information on the county’s solid waste problems and progress in a new up-to-date informative manner. When completed it will be available for viewing by schools, service clubs, public officials and any other interested persons. The proposed content of the video will in­ clude: scenic views of the county, while in­ corporating concerns to protect the environ­ ment; a history of solid waste activity; related projects by the private sector, civic groups; township transfer and collection sites, recyling efforts, etc; enforcement activity via local and state agencies; the role of the oversite committee in following up on the solid waste management plan and projects and the county board of commissioners as the ultimate lole in solid waste policy: and the future for solid waste activity in the county. The county’s solid waste oversite com- VandcrVecn. director of educational services: Albert Francik. director of operational ser­ vices; Nelson Allen, business manager; and Elizabeth Hcidt. director of adult education. Principals who are included in the new salary schedule are Steve Harbison, high school: William Karpinski, athletic director and assistant high school principal: LaVerne BeBeau. assistant principal at the high school and junior high school; Jerry Horan, junior high; David Arnold. Central Elementary: Joyce Guenther. Pleasantview Elementary: Chris Warren. Southeastern Elementary. Other employees included in the salary VIEWPOINT Eart ar? Gar> Price, bus maintenance; DalmCO°Uin’ food servicc director; Ted *"nan. maintenance; Wendell Day. bus ^ntenancc; Betty Johnson, transportation “Pcrvisor; and William Kruko. maintenance. other business, the board accepted a iL. uU,c.r from Jofin Sc°*1 and a trailer from Hastings Band Boosters. Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL: iun’ °lV an mdustr*al arts instructor at the "*°r h,?h- donated an Apple II Plus com£,.7 monitor and printer which Schoesscl Appeals board misses the point n,.oc used in the adult education Job lub program. _ Continued on page 10 mitcc. with V. Harry Adrounie, Ph. D. of Hastings as its chairman, insures the im­ plementation of the county’s solid waste management plan and oversees proposed development in solid waste siting/activity in the county. One recent committee project has been the development and publication of a special ’’Teacher’s Manual on Solid Waste Manage­ ment for Barry County." The video is a con­ tinuation of the committee’s focus to provide educational material on solid waste. Eighty percent of the costs of the county’s solid waste program is reimbursed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources through a Contract basis in conjunction with the state’s fiscal year. October 1-September 30. The contract is between the county board of commissioners and the DNR and is renewable every year. The contract provides about $6.700 to county solid waste programs each year. The county provides 20 percent matching funds through in-kind services. The city s Zoning Appeals Board missed the issue Monday, when it deadlocked on whether Don Spencer can locate his new Hastings Wrecker Service building on the foundation of the old building that burned. (to the Editor:) Instead of deciding whether Spencer had extenuating circumstances and a hardship that would allow an exception to city zoning laws, the board spend I '-6 hours listening to a recounting of events that have taken place since Spencer began constructing his new building. The issue before the board was not whether city officials had properly instructed Spencer on the zoning regulations. The issue was not whether Are Liberals denying rights To the editor: Webster’s describes the liberal as: "Broad­ minded. tolerant, standing for the protection of political and civil liberties." If this is so. then why are "political and civil liberties" being violently denied conservative speakers at campuses nation-wide? Many speakers are turning down invitations to speak because they are abused verbally and physically when they try to speak. They are denounced as fascists by these militant groups and told they are not entitled to free speech. From my understanding of fascism. I would hardly place Jean Kirkpatrick and Caspar Wcinburgcr in this category. What 1 find hard to understand is: I. Why are those people who are screaming for "political and civil freedom” violently robbing, in a mob-like manner, others of that very freedom? Spencer had misunderstood or deliberately violated those regulations. The issue was not whether Spencer had stopped work when so ordered. The issue was not the status of the charges which the city filed against Spencer. 2. Why are no punitive measures forthcom•ng from the college administrators? 3. Why are the other students (who con­ stitute the majority of the student body) not being heard from? Fear? Indifference? Per­ sonally. this situation alarms me greatly. Of course, in any country there are always various and sundry opinions-but that is the beauty and uniqueness of our country and The issue was and is: Should Hastings Wrecker Service be allowed to build a building on the foundation of the prior building even though the old building is located closer to the street than present city codes allow? The issue is the cost of the new foundation and whether that is a hardship. The issue is whether the city would encounter problems in the future if the building is too close to the right-of-way. The issue is whether any of the constitution-ANYONE may voice ANY opi­ nion they may have without fear. And that is why the older I get and the more I realize the preciousness of the rights I take for granted every day; the more I admire our founding fathers and love my country and thank my God. With concern, Rica R. Verus 1115 N. Jefferson St. Hastings. MI 49058 Hastings Wrecker Service neighbors object to the building being located on the old foundation. Whether or not politics entered into the Zoning Board’s tic vote is dif­ ficult to judge. The presence of appointed City Hall officials at the hearing certainly lends a suspicion of politics to the voting. It seems unfortunate that what started out as a small problem has grown to such a divisive issue that is likely to cost both Spencer and the city money and time in court before it is resolved. Alternative to jail proposed John Boughton of Creative Communications video tapes members of the Barry County Solid Waste Overslte Committee for footage for an educa­ tional video which will present the county’s solid waste progress and problems. PUBLIC OPINION To the editor: In your September 4 newspaper, is an arti­ cle on an 18-year-old Franklin E. Richter sentenced by Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster to serve sixteen months to two years in prison for stealing a coat from J.C. Penney Co. in Hastings. Shuster said Richter had an "extensive juvenile record" and some adult misde­ meanor convictions. Richter said he took the coat because "I was out on the streets and had no place to go’’ and was "sleeping in any place I could find." Richter’s attorney Michael McPhillips remarked "Frank appears to me not to be a dangerous person. He docs have a problem stealing minor items. But I don’t think society or Frank would benefit from prison time." Judge Shuster no doubt meant well in his sentencing of Richter. But one big thing miss­ ing in the sentencing was consideration of Richter and what caused him right from the start to get into trouble. What kind of childhood and parents did he have? Why is he homeless instead of having the care and love of a normal 18 year old? The wrongs Richter committed are not to be passed off with a light slap on the wrist and a "don’t ever do that again** with a threat added. Speaking from a stranger’s point of view, never having known Richter. Judge Shuster would have served Richter a chance to become a good individual and citizen, wellbehaved. had a sentence been imposed toward rehabilitation instead of prison that leads to hardened criminals. Work should have been assigned Richter with the stem message, out of each paycheck Richter was to repay for all the goods he ever stole, or for any destruction of property, or whatever the wrong. Such a sentence should be rigidly followed through. A home provided where Richter would be under good influence where respect is equally shared and most of al) he finds love and care the main atmosphere in which he lives. A stiff sentence will only harm, not rehabilitate a individual, by sending him to prison. While Judge Shuster did what he thought was right in his sentencing of Richter and no criticism is meant, yet there were ways that would have benefited the young fellow and given him a chance to change from wrong do­ ing to living a good and useful life. Justine McLean Hastings What happened to the Detroit Tigers 1986 Season? Charles Adams Keith McGill Scott Clinton Gary Haddix Here's the Question: Our question: Prior to the current haseb.il season, the Detroit Tigers, in many circles, were expected to be among the challengers for the American Uague bff divhton Mie. But. for many reasons, the Tigers fell out of the race by the Fourth of July made a short resurgence in early August and no. find lheimelses closer to the di. tsmn base­ ment than to first place Our question his week is wluit happened to the Tigers In 1M6. Kfith McGill. Lansing: "The whole team. They’re pay.ng too mosh to.Kirk) Gibson for somconc^bo can t hit welk the ptkhmgf « mediocre: and they "«** bc"cr re,Kf pitchers.” Sooner or later, they have to »m and the ah» teams have to lose. David Rydel Gan Haddix, HastinRs:' My personal opinion is that Sparky Anderson is not the manager they say he is. That’s pretty much Doug Carpenter, Caledonia:"! don’t like the Tigers. I’m from Chicago so I like the Cubs. I have no idea: I guess the other teams arc just better.’’ Scott Clinton. Battle Creek:"Thcy still have the same players, more or less, than they used to. Myself. I thought they’d come out confident, but they just seemed to lose it. Maybe they were overconfident." David Rydel, Grand Rapids:"It’s definitely not Sparky Anderson’s fault. I’ll tell you that. They ’re just not together as a team. When they play together, they do well. When they won the pennant, they wcrc all hot. Now. none of them arc hot at’the same time and that’s what it takes." by Kathleen Scott The progress of students gives evidence that the new developmental kindergarten program was successful last year teachers told the Hastings Board of Education, Monday. The work of the two sample students was brought before the Hastings school board on Monday night along with other examples of academic and mental growth of students who were in the newly implemented developmen­ tal kindergarten (DK) program. “The goal of the program." said Central School principal Dave Arnold, "is early prevention of school failure." The program included 71 students. Ann Price and Vai Campbell, DK teachers at Central School, used visual aids to show the progress of students. Each presented the Gessel test results of one child before going through the DK program and then the results of the same test by the same child taken one year later. In the test — which evauluates visual perception, eye-hand coordination, general maturity and fine motor skills — students wcrc asked to write their names and the numbers one through 10. They also looked at examples of and drew a circle, a square, a triangle, a diamond and other geometric figures. The third segment of this test, which is a standard kindergarten screening test, asked the children to draw the appropriate lines to finish a stick-like figure of an incomplete man. Jean Picking, a traditional kindergarten teacher al Central said she saw noticeable im­ provement in the children who had gone through the DK program, saying they could sit for longer periods of time during storytime and singing, were more likely to participate freely in classroom activities and could follow instructions easily. She added that there was considerably less rente nt ion between her class last year and the year before. Crash takes life of local man Abandoning animals is a crime Doug Carpenter New kindergarten program results presented to board To the editor: Was this your kitten, the one you abandon­ ed early last Wednesday morning on Bachman Road? No. not just left by the side of the road, but probably dropped from a moving car. causing him to suffer severe head injuries. Perhaps you got this kitten on the spur of the moment and later found that it was too much responsibility: maybe your cat had a lit­ ter of kittens and all were given away but this one. or did you child misbehave and as punishment you took his or her kitten for "a ride". Why? There is an animal shelter (phone 945-4885. 825 W. Apple St.. Hastings) and the Barry County Humane Society (phone 945-9089) that can help in the event that you are unwill­ ing or unable to keep your pet; a far better solution than dropping a pct on the road. The problem of unwanted and abandoned animals could be cased substantially if we would take the time to have our dogs and cats neutered (males as well as females). It is an inexpensive operation, and a responsibility we must accept when we decide to adopt a pet; and it does make your pct a much more plea­ sant companion. This kitten was found. He may not make it. or he may suffer some kind of permanent damage if he does live, it is just too soon to tell. Many animals, however, arc not so “lucky" The Humane Society has had numerous reports of discarded puppies and (more often) kittens in Barry County recently, most of which are not found by a nice familybut arc left to face starvation and disease or to be hit by a car or preyed upon by other animals. This is an extremely cruel and unjust end to the animal whose only crime was to exist. If anyone has information regarding this, or any other instance of animal abandonment, please contact The Barry County Humane Society. A reward of $500 is offered in the event of successful prosecution of these cases. And please, if you arc considering abandon­ ing your pet. look again at the picture, and contact the animal shelter or Humane Society instead. Thank you. Julia A Sharpe Samuel McKeown. 36. of 875 N. Mid­ dleville Rd., Hastings, died Saturday night after his car left the road at a high rate of speed and crashed into two trees. McKeown was traveling alone when the ac­ cident occurred on Chief Noonday Road just west of Norris Road at 9:50 p.m. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said McKeown was eastbound on Chief Noonday rounding a curve when he lost control of his car and it collided with first one and then another tree. McKeown was not wearing a seatbelt, and deputies said the accident may not have turned into a fatality had McKeown been belted up. McKeown was also driving too fast, deputies said. McKeown is a 1967 graduate of Thomapple-Kellogg High School, and attend­ ed Kalamazoo Community College and Aquinas. He spent 10 years in the intelligence branch of the U.S. Air National Guard. He was employed as an industrial truck driver for General Motors in Lansing. And he was a real estate broker for the former Carrousel Realty and a part-time fanner. He served in various capacities for the Mid­ dleville Masonic Lodge, was a member of the Hastings Rotary Club. Hastings Moose and attended the United Methodist Church. He is survived by his parents David and Pearl McKeown of Hastings, a sister, a brother, and a daughter. Victoria. [hX Banner Send form P S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 38 - Thursday, September 18,1986 Subscription Rates S11 00 per year in Barry County; SI3.00 per year in adjoining counties; and S14 50 per year elsewhere Samuel McKoewn Funeral services were held Tuesday at Beeler Funeral Chapel, with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner- Thursday, September 18,1986 Carolyn Gould KENNEBUNKPORT. MAINE - Cira|>n Sue (Skidmore) Gould. 42. passed away Tuesday. Sept 9. 1986 at her home at Ken­ nebunkport. Maine. Burial was in Kennebunk Rendell R. Lyons Samuel McKeown HASTINGS - Mr. Samuel McKeown. 36. of Hastings, died Saturday evening. September 13, 1986 from accidental injuries. Funeral services were held 1:30 Tuesday, Sept. 16 at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Mid­ dleville. Rev. David B. Nelson Jr. officiated with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Masonic memorial services were held Monday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Middleville Masonic Lodge No. 231. Mr. McKeown was bom October 21. 1949 in Grand Rapids, the son of David and Pearl (Poppitti) McKeown. He graduated from Middleville TK High School in 1967. attend­ ed Kalamazoo Community College and Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. He was a T/Sgt for ten years in the intelligence branch of U.S. Air National Guards. He was employed as an industrial truck driver for General Motors in Lansing. He was a real estate broker for Carrousel Realty and a part­ time fanner. Mr. McKeown was a member and past master and secretary treasurer of the Mid­ dleville Masonic Lodge, member of Hastings Rotary Club. Hastings Moose and attended the United Methodist Church. He is survived by his parents, David and Pearl McKeown of Hastings; a sister Roseann and Stephen Hayes of Ada and a brother, An­ drew and Julie McKeown of Hastings; a daughter Victoria E. and dear friend Sally Sunton; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Wendell R. Lyons, 70. former director of the University of Michigan Office of Development and native of Middleville died of cancer on September 8 in Ann Arbor, where memorial services were held Friday. For a year before his retirement in 1983, he was a consultant to the Alumni Association. From 1972 to 1982, Mr. Lyons directed the Office of Development. He was associate director from 1967 to 1972 and field director of U-M’s $55 million capital campaign from 1964 to 1967. He was a graduate of Western University, where he was assistant to the president from 1963 to 1964. He is survived by his wife, Jean, and two daughters. Mary Ann McNamara and Jane Sebring. David J. LaReau David J. LaReau. 89. of 165 S. State Rd.. Woodland, died Thursday. Sept. 11, 1986 at Provincial House West in Lansing. He was bom July 1, 1897 at Iron Mountain, MI. the son of David and Ellen (Pluff) L'Heurcux. He was raised in Iron Mounuin and moved to the Detroit area when he was 16. He married Hattie Wolf on July 19, 1922 at Detroit. She died in 1966. He lived in the Detroit area for 50 years, moving to Woodland in 1971. He was employed al Security Bank Corp, of Lincoln Park. Surviving are one daugher, Vivian Mattice of Lincoln Park; one sister-in-law, Georgia LaReau of Woodland; several grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15 at Voran Funeral Chapel. Allen Park. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Cemetery. Carolyn was born May 30, 1944 at Hastings, the daughter of Gerald and Marjorie Skidmore She graduated from Hastings High Schoo! in 1962. During her four years in high school site was very active in the high school choir. She attended Western Michigan University for two years and received her B.A. degree from Sacramento State in California, major­ ing in English. She was awarded a Doctoral Fellowship for three years to the University of Connecticut. Currently she was an English teacher ai Kent School. Kent, Conn, and a member of the Kent choir. Surviving are her husabnd. Charles; her father and mother, Gerald and Marjorie Sludmore; a brother, Jerry Skidmore; one niece. Heather Skidmore and a nephew, Chris Skidmore. Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society. Margaret A. Kaiser ELK RAPIDS. MI - Mrs. Margaret A. Kaiser, 80. of Elk Rapids, MI died Thursday. Sept. II, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Graveside services were held Sunday, Sept. 14 at Maple Grove Cemetery in Elk Rapids. Mrs. Kaiser was born on Sept. 6, 1906 in Antrim County, MI the daughter of Robert and Carrie (Russell) Frame. She was raised in the Elk Rapids area. She married Stephen C. Kaiser in 1934 in Elk Rapids. Mr. Kaiser died in 1963. She was a retired librarian from the Elk Rapids Island House. Mrs. Kaiser is survived by one son, Stephen I. Kaiser of Hastings; one sister, Leona Couturier of Elk Rapids; and three grand­ children. She was preceded in death by one brother. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made to Elk Rapids Rescue Squad. Arrangements by the Elk Rapids Chapel/Covcll Funeral Homes and Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Angela Ferris ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area 14823941 HOTI UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. BATTLE CREEK - Angela Ferris, Infant daughter of Roland and Linda (Trick) Ferris, 150 Leinaar Rd., Fine Lake, Battle Creek, Ml passed away Thursday evening, September I1, 1986, at Bronson Methodist Hospital where she was bom July 4 of this year. Sur­ viving besides her parents are five brothers. Austin, Roland Jr., Travis, Toby and William, all at home; her maternal grand­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Tobias, of Delton; and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ferris, of Battle Creek; several aunts and uncles. Graveside services were held Sunday, Sep. 14 at 2:30 p.m. at the Banfield Cemcfcry. Rev. Mary L. Hom of the Banfield United Methodist Church officiated. Arrangements made by Williams Funeral Home. Delton. Evelyn B. (Morr) Ogden GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 23» I. North St . Michael Anion. Pastor Phone <*4*9414 Sunday. Sept 21 8 45 Church School (all <(es). 10:00 Family Worship. AAL Branch alter worship. 600 Youth Group Thursday. Sept II • 4:15 Children > Choir. 7:30 Sr Choir Saturday. Sept 20 7 30 Farewell Party al Richard tons Wednesday. Sept. 24 7 00 Outreach FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hiump Meh . Allan J Weerunh In terrm Munster Erieen Hi|bee. Dir Chris tian Ed Sunday Sept. 21 - 930and It 00 Morning Worship services. Nursery Pro­ vided Broadcast al this service over WKHAM and FM 9:30 Church School CUmcs (or all ages. 10:30 CoHee Hour in the Church Dining Room 5:30 Family Night In Memorial Hall. Bring your own table service and a drsh to pass |A tamily i.l lour or more it asked lu bring 2 uishei to pass > Breads and beverages will be fur nisled The youth will present the pro­ gram on their Summer Mission Trip Nursery provided Wednesday Sept 24 7 30 Chancel Choo practice 7 30 Boy Scouts wdl meet Fnday. Sept 26 Men Dvr a Dinner in the thning Room FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Mich , 49058 (6161 945-9574 David B Nelson Jt . Pastor Sunday. Sept 21 • 8 30 a m. Worship Service ■ Room 108 Gospel in Glass. The Lilies o( the Field ’ Matt 6 25-34 9 00 a m Children s Choir Choir Room 9 30 a m Membership Class Pastor s Other 10 30 a m Colire Fellowship. 1030 am Radio Broadcast. WBCH 1100 am Worship Service Sanctuary Moodav. Sept 22 7 00 p m Scouts Tuesday Sept 23 2 45 p m Cub Den. 7 30 p m Special Trustee Meeting Thursday Sept 24 7 00 p m Chancel Choir Saturday. Sept 25 900am CROP Walk Registration. 9:30 a m CROP Walk I0K beginning and ending from the First United Methodist Chuch Parking Lot Cor­ ner of Church and Green. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS a LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings and Lok* Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hittings, Inc. Insurance toe your lite. Home. 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M.chigon Middleville Area ST AUGUSTINE Middleville Father Walther Spillane Pastor Phone 792 2489 Sunday Mass 11 00 a m HASTINGS - Mrs. Evelyn B. (Mon) Ogden, 82 of 703 E. Clinton, Hastings went to be with the Lord Monday, Sept. 15,1986 at her residence. Mrs. Ogden was bom October 21, 1903 at Albion, Ind., the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John W. Morr. She graduated from Central High School, Ft. Wayne, Ind., and received her teaching certificate from Indiana State Normal School, Terre Haute, Ind. Mrs. Ogden did substitute teaching in rural Noble County, Ind. and was a post mistress at Bremfield, Ind. in the 1940's. She was deputy director of welfare from 1958-66 and served on the Social Services Board from 1966-73. She was a member of the Hastings Business and Professional Women’s Club, Pennock Hospital Guild No. 19 and the Nashville Bap­ tist Church. She was married July 8, 1965 to Thomas Ogden Surviving are her husband, Thomas of Hastings; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Mar­ tha) VanEngcn of Hastings; one step­ daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Margaret) Leonard of Hastings; one step-son, James Ogden of Delton; six grandchildren; five great­ grandchildren; one sister, Blanch Mason of Syracuse. Ind.; a nephew, James Morr of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held 11 a.m., Wednesday. Sept. 17 at Riverside Cemetery’ Hastings Pastor Lester DeGroote offiristiy]’ Friends may call on the family at the Girrbach Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Baptist Church Teen Camp Fund. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home. Lloyd L Everts DOWNERS GROVE - Mr. Lloyd L Evens. 76. of Downers Grove. IL. formerly of Nashvi ’e died Wednesday, Sept. 10. 1986 at Downers Grove. Funeral Services Wcre held 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15 at Vom Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashvilfc Rev. Mary Curtis officiated with burial u Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville’s Put­ nam Library Fund. Mr. Evens was born on October 10, 1909 in Assyria Center. Barry County the son of Floyd and Belle (Bivens) Evens. He was rais­ ed in the Nashville area and attended local schools. He married Elizabeth Geldemick o' August 28, 1940 and they lived in Detroit and La Grange. IL before moving to Downen Grove, IL 46 years ago. He was employed m General Motors Corp, for many years and retired in 1976 as a real estate broker. Mr. Everts is survived by his wife Elizabeth; and one sister Miss Lavisa (Petrvi Evens of Detroit He was preceded m dS by one sister, Gladys. Woodland News by Catherine Lucas When Woodland Women's Study Club met in the Fireside Lounge at Zion Lutheran Church last Tuesday evening for a potluck dinner, every past president of the club who attended was honored with a yellow rose cor­ sage. Hostesses were Stella Engie and Orpha Enz. Sixteen ladies attended the dinner and meeting. This meeting celebrated the 70th anniver­ sary of the organization of the club. After the May minutes were read by Hildred Chase, each past president who was present was asked to tell a little about her time in the club. Orpha Enz. who was president during the 1946^7 year as well as during 1976-77, was the earliest past president at the meeting. She said she joined the club when she came to Woodland as a bride and made many friends through it. She was proud to have been president during the club’s 60th year.. Lucy Classic was president for one year, 1951-52, and during that year, the club published a community calendar. Alma Boulter Faul was president in 1961-63. Edna Crothers, the current president, said she came to Woodland in 1945, also as a bride, and became acquainted with the com­ munity through the club. She was president from 1965 through 1967 and again from 1972 through 1974 as well as last year and this. She remembered when the club put on a play every year to make money for its charities. Eava Kalnbach remembered people who helped her during her term, 1970-1972. Lucile Brown, who was president during 1981-83, said her memories were similiar to the others, and that she had been treasurer for six years prior to being president, and she remembered planning some great trips taken by the club in those years. Cathy Lucas was the last president, serving from 1983 to 1985. She had been a Woodland resident only three years when asked to take this office and a member of the club only two years. Every past president felt if the club is to survive much more than the current 70 years, it must gain some younger members. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Mis­ sionary Society held their September meeting and missionary dinner at noon on Wednesday. Because picture-taking was scheduled in the church basement for the planned new church directory, a lot of pebpiv who came to have their pictures taken ate the dinner. By the time dinner was over, 40 people had been served. Ham loaf was the main course. Woodland Charter Farm Bureau met at the home of Bruce Crothers on Monday even­ ing. Those who attended this group were Mr. and Mrs. Forest Bcrgcrow, Mr. and Mrs. Ken McCurdy, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Othmer, Mr. and Mrs. Will Letson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Born and Ellen Crothers Angel, granddaughter of the host and hostess. Woodland Lions Club tnci in their den on Tuesday evening. A roast beef dinner was served by the staff of Woodland's Townchouse. Cliff Mattson introduced District 11C-1 Governor Ed Elzinga who spoke about in­ creasing membership and the Leader Dog program. Special guests were John Bucher from Hastings and Nelson Davis from Lake Odessa. On Thursday evening Clayton Goodrich and Clyde Shoemaker represented Woodland Lions Club at a zone meeting at the Tick Tock Restaurant in Hastings where they enjoyed dinner. Hastings Lions Club was the host club and the guest speaker was District Governor Ed Elzinga. About 25 members represented various clubs of the zone. Kilpatrick Adult Fellowship met Saturday evening with a potluck dinner al 6:30. Lucile Brown was the hostess and the tables were decorated with autumn flowers and hey greenery. There were 15 people at the dinner. Members who had surplus garden produce brought some to trade. Betty McCurdy brought huge carrots and Vera Hyde brought five different colors of small African violet plants. Roll call was an unusual vegetable or fruit, and several were mentioned including melletrons as they are called in Louisiana or chayotes as they are called in southern California and the southwest. These are pear­ shaped vegetables which grow on perennial vines. Also discussed wcrc Jerusalem ar­ tichokes, papagos, which arc bitter and hot and grow on trees in Arizona, and paw-paws. The group voted to send a donation to the Huntington United Brethren Missionary of­ fice to help buy powaered milk for the United Brethren Hospital in Sierra Leone, Africa. The group talked about the October color tour and the program was a produce swap. Vera Hyde’s African violets were easier to give away than green tomatoes, Swiss chard and dill weed. Kilpatrick Church celebrated its 121st bir­ thday on Sunday with events in the morning and afternoon. Many people came in period costumes. The entire Jerry Yonkers family was attired in 19th century clothing, and John Yonkers wore Victor Eckardt’s black wed­ ding suit including a flat brimmed hat. The Sunday morning worship service in­ cluded music by the mother-daughter duet of Barbara Dalton and Connie Groendyke who wore matching long, black skirts, and long­ sleeved, white blouses. The newly-organized Kilpatrick Shiners Quintet, which includes Marvin Kantner, George Speas, Steve Carter. Roger Chase and Jerry Yonkers, sang ’’Thine The Glory’’. The service was attended by 170 people, some of whom had to sit in the nursery and hear the service over the speaker system. Sunday school followed the worship service and at noon, dinner was served in the church basement. At 2 p.m. a special Heritage Sunday prowas held. This service featured a prelude oy Barbara Dalton, ringing of the chvrch bells by Lawrence Chase, special music and reminiscences by several present aod former members of the church. Ella Kant- ncr was emcee of the program. The devotions were given by former pastor. RcV Harold Green, who served at Kilpatrick Former pastors of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church at Heritage Sunday were (from left) Rev. Harold Green, 1951-55; Mrs. Harold Green; Rev. Robert Gibbs, 1955-56; Betty Ovenshire, widow of Rev. Max Ovenshire, 1946-50; Mrs. Robert Glbba, Mrs. Chalmer Miller, Rev. Chalmer Miller, 196061. Rev. Edgar Perkins waa there, but la not pictured. John Yonkers, Marvin Kantner, Roger Chaae, George Spears, and Steve Carter were the slnaera In the new Kilpatrick Shlnera Quintet. from 1951 to 1955. Jimmy Tyler came from Provincial House in Hastings and sang “How Great Thou An” after he spoke briefly. Hildred Chase read some old Sunday school records which showed that on Nov. 21, 1897, 60 people attended Kilpatrick Sunday school and the offering was 43 cents. On the next Sunday, 50 people attended and the collection was 24 cents. However the cost of Sunday school supplies for the entire quarter was $3.21. Ken Priddy who was a member of the church when Ella Enness (Kantner) was a child, read a poem about teaching a son and setting an example for a grandson. Carl Jxhman, who left this church 46 years ago when he moved to Bellevue to open his own mortuary, remembered when Rev. Ver­ non Beardsley was at Kilpatrick. Carl was the janitor and got up at 6 a.m. on Sunday morn­ ing to build a fire in the crotchety old furnace so the church would be warm for services a few hours later. He remembered helping to move the former Holmes Church building to Davenport and M-66 after the original church burned in 1933. Joyce Fisher Weinbrecht also remembered serving as church janitor and coming very early on Sunday mornings to build a fire in the furnace, then returning for services and fin­ ding the church full of smoke from the tempermental wood furnace. She said church members had to furnish the wood, and she always suspected that they brought green wood most of the time. Joyce remembered many years before she was janitor when the original church burned in 1933 after being hit by lightning. Her father lifted her up the next morning so she could see into what had been the church basement where the bell had fallen. She remembered being forced by her mother to memorize a “piece” to recite on Children’s Day, and then being allowed to go outside after she had recited it and smelling the mock orange blossoms on bushes that grew around the church. She also remembered hearing about the Japanese at­ tack on Pearl Harbor while standing in a cor­ ner of the church on Sunday morning, Dec. 7, 1941. Mrs. Weinbrecht said the church was the center of social life as well as religious life in her childhood. Her family were descendents of John Kilpatrick, Sr., and lived very near the church. Lawrence Chase remembered that the church burned in 1933 and that he and Hildred were married in the new church building in 1934 by Rev. Vernon Beardsley. He gave Rev. Beardsley $15 and the minister gave him back $5. Lawrence mentioned that they had to raise the old Holmes Church pulpit when Rev. Harold Green came in 1951. The piano in the church now belongs to Lawrence Chase’s mother, and he enjoys see­ ing it used every Sunday when he comes to church. In 1956 the church had to be moved again when the state widened and straightened M-66. Orlin Yank, Morrell Smith and Lawrence were the church trustees, and they made all the arrangements to move the church back up on the hill where it now stands. At that time, the basement was added. It soon became known as “The church shining on the hill,” and that is why its newsletter is now called the “Enlightner” and the new quartet was called “The Shiners”. Evelyn Beardsley Goodrich was the daughter of a pastor, Vcmon Beardsley, and her memories included having where the loca­ tion of ncr family's home decided each year by the grace of God and the stationing com­ mittee when they met in September. She also remembered the night the old church burned. She was spending the night with her friend. Hildred Lehman, who later became Hildred Chase when she married Lawrence. Evelyn said the church had finally gotten a new upright piano and gotten rid of an old space John Yonkers Is shown wearing Victor Eckardt’s wedding suit. hogging grand when the church burned. When the Lehman family was called and told the church was burning, they went, and when they got to the fire, only the harp­ shaped inside of the piano was still standing in the fire. It soon dropped into the basement. The church met in the old Euper schoolhouse until the Holmes Church was moved to Davenport and M-66 and set up on church-owned property. She said she came in 1929 and that during the depression, no one out here in the country went hungry although they probably wore pat­ ched clothing and hand-me-downs. They always managed to be clean and, as everyone was in the same boat, wearing old clothing made no difference to anyone. Evelyn remembered that camp meeting and conference was everyone’s vacation, and that was the high point of the year. She said that in 1934, the all-powerful (to a pastor's daughter) stationing committee mov­ ed her father and, of course, her, to Lansing, and that she was unable to return to Kilpatrick until a few years ago when she and her hus­ band moved into her father's house in Lake Odessa. Two grandchildren of John Kilpatrick Jr., the nun who gave the land for the church and whose family organized and named the church, were present. They are Claude Kilpatrick and Betty Hecker McCurdy. Claude spoke about how John Kilpatrick, Jr., came from Scotland to New York with a boatload of Ayershire cattle and worked for the man who had imported the cattle for five years, taking the underdeveloped land the man owned in Michigan Territory as part of his salary. He bought a team of oxen in Jackson and found his way to his land through unbroken forest. After living alone in the forest for six years and clearing part of his land, John. Jr., returned to Scotland and got his father, five brothers and two nephews. His father located west of where the church now is. Michigan is full of descendents of John Kilpatrick. Sr. Claude Kilpatrick remembered singing a song in Kilpatrick Church 76 years ago. but he said he would not sing now. Pastor Speas recognized the former Kilpatrick ministers who wcrc present. They were the Rev.’s Robert Gibbs, Chalmer Miller. Edgar Perkins and Harold Green. Special music included a duct by Barbara Dalton and Connie Grcondyde on (he organ and piano, a vocal duet by Shari Hershberger and Beth Speas and a solo by each of the girls. Rvr<»n Westerly and Rev. Duane Walters played a trumpet duet with a piano accom­ paniment. The iicu Shiners Quintet sang. After the close of the program, people took a lot of time talking and taking pictures of those uho were present and of the costumes. The Heritage Sunday committee included Lila Kantner. Barbara Dalton and Lawrence Chase. �'he Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 18,1986- Page 5 Hastings postal worker now a postmaster Bedford-Brown announce engagement Schleh-Poll united in marriage July 12 Kathleen Jean Schleh and Andrew J. Poll were united in marriage July 12 at 2 p.m. by Reverend Carl Staser at the United Methodist Church of Middleville. Kathy, is the daughter of William and Margaret Schleh of Middleville and Andy is the son of Donald and Martha Poll of Caledonia. Kathy was escorted to the altar by her father, wearing a gown of silk organza and rose appliqued bodice with Victorian lace neckline and sheer full length sleeves and train. Her fingertip veil was secured with a headpiece of silk roses. Her maid of honor was Miss Denise David­ son of Lansing. Denise wore a tea-length lace and silk organza gown of yellow. • Andy was dressed in his dress blue uniform of the Marines. His best man was Steven Good of Caledonia; Gary Post of Caledonia and James Schleh, brother of the bride, were ushers, all wearing navy blue suits. Master and mistresses of ceremonies were the bride’s sisters and their husbands; Ann and Wayne Conard of Middleville and Susan and Roger Tolan of Alto. The reception was in the church fellowship hall with Rhonda Irons of Jension at the punch bowl, Wanda Carpenter and Deanna Lewis of Middleville served ice cream and coffee. Ann Conard served the three-tiered wedding cake she made for her sister. At the guest book was Hope Chapman and opening gifts was the bride’s aunt, Pauline Schleh. and daughters Roni Sue, Barbra and Beth of Hastings. Special guests of the couple wcrc their grandparents Mrs. Louise Schleh. Mrs. Lucile Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Poll, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Grinage and Mrs. Olive Grinage. Rehearsal dinner was held al the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville on Friday evening. The couple honeymooned across the United States to 29 Palms, California where Andy is based in the Marines. Oakley-Embrich exchange wedding vows Rosemary Ann Oakley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bcardslce of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Oakley of Lansing, and Ray Leonard Embrich. son of Mrs. Julie Embrich of Hastings, were united in marriage on July 26. at the Grace Brethren Church of Hastings. Pastor Russell Sarver officiated the ceremony. Rosemary wore a white full-train gown of chantilly lace over taffeta and a matching bridal hat of beaded chantilly lace. The bodice was chantilly lace with a mandarin collar and mutton sleeves. Her silk bouquet was a cascade of white, pink, blue, mint green, lavendar and peach carnations with baby’s breath. Ray wore a white long-tail tuxedo, with a red silk rose bud boutonniere. Claudia Finkler. friend of the bride, con­ structed the rainbow colored gowns of pink, blue, mint green and lavendar for the wedding party. The groomsmen wore pearl grey tux­ edos with matching rainbow colored cummer­ bund, tie and boutonniere. Donna Robins, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Debbie Crilly, Lori Van Zandt and Jackie Carroll, friends of the bride, were bridesmaids. Melissa Butler, niece of the bride, was a junior bridesmaid. Amanda Finkler, friend of the bride, was the flower girl. Douglas Kurtz, friend of the groom, was the best man. Rick Parish, Rodney Van Zandt. Gary Hubbcl, friends of the groom, were groomsmen. Jeff Purchis, newphew of groom, was the junior groomsman. Frank Purchis, nephew of groom and Larry Robins, brother-in-law of bride, were the ushers. The master and mistress of cemionics were Kevin and Beverly Rost, uncle and aunt of groom. A reception was held at the UAW Local 414 Hall in Hastings with Sandra Dies, Rhonda Bcardslce. Ruth Bcardslce and Beth Beardslec, cousins of bride, helping with the cake and buffet. Dave Finkler and Tim Curtis, friends of the bride, attended the bar. Out-of-town guests included family and friends from Arizona, Illinois, Ohio and various parts of Michigan. The couple honeymooned in northern Michigan. They are now residing in Nashville. Striebels to observe 50th wedding anniversary The children of William and Meredith Striebel are proud to announce the 50th wed­ ding anniversary of their parents. William married the former Meredith Ncmire on Sept. 26. 1936 in Kalamazoo at the Missionary Church. They have four children David and Sharon Peckham of Kalamazoo and Martin and Carol Wengel of Galesburg. Also 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. William Striebel retired from Brown Com­ pany in 1972 after 40 years of employment. They lived in Kalamazoo for 35 years and for 15 years in Delton. They will have open house at the UAW Hall on Sept. 28 from 2-5 p.m. Bairs to observe 25th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bair of Indian Acres, Shelbyville, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2-5 p.m. on Sept 21 at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Gosnell. 4656 West Hickory Rd.. Hickory Comers. No gifts please. Mr Bair and the former Anne Gosnell were mimed Oct 14. 1961 in the Yankee Springs Undenominational Church They have two children. Angel Shelton, of Milford and CpI. Eric Bair of the U.S. Marines and one grand­ child. Stacey Shelton. Stamm-Backe announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. David Stamm and Ms. Dorothy Wilbur of Hastings are proud to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Lori Sue Stamm, to Steven Aaron Backe. son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar F. Backe, of Hastings. Lori is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School and is presently employed at the In­ stitute for Post-Graduate Education. Steve is a 1°83 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Backe Construc­ tion, Inc. An Oct. 25 wedding is being planned. HOMEOWNERS! borrow $5,000 to $100,000 with no effect on voui Mortgage or Land/Contract al first (National bank OF MICHIGAN 1-800-654-2265 An equal housing lender Mr. and Mrs. Chas. M. Bedford, Sr. of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melinda S. Bedford to Frederick G. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Brown of Wyoming. Melinda is a 1980 graduate of ThornappleKcllogg High School and is presently working in Grand Rapids. Fred is a graduate of God­ win Heights, is self-employed and is also working in Grand Rapids. An April 25th. 1987 wedding is being planned. Shirley Ritzman to observe 95th birthday on Sept. 21 The 95th birthday of Shirley Ritzman will be celebrated on Sunday, Sept. 21. Mrs. Ritzman’s daughter and son-in-law, Jean and De­ wayne Pugh, will host an open house at their home at 1960 Heath Rd., Hastings, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. They request no gifts, but cards are welcome. MARRIAGE LICENSESEmery H. Fox, 32, Woodland and Betty Porter, 30, Sunfield. William Nesbitt, 24, Middleville and Teresa Hirons, 23, Middleville. David Drake, 31, Grand Rapids and Sharon Rudd, 24, Middleville. Michael Sherk, 22, Hastings and Laura Lee, 18, Hastings. Ronald Cotant, 24, South Bend., Ind. and Jill Lenz, 23, Hastings. Richard S. Russell, 28, Middleville and Jacqueline Bednarz, 39, Middleville. Gordon O. Bumford, 26, Nashville and Tammy Rockford, 21, Nashville. Michael Trudgeon. 20, Hastings and Lori Bromley, 18, Hastings. Bazaar planned at Lake Odessa Church The Missions Committee of Central U.M. Church in Lake Odessa has been planning for months for its biennial bazaar to be held on Friday, Sept. 26, and also for the annual sale of garden produce, baked goods and lunch on the same day. Bonnie Leak and her committee say that a variety of Christmas ornaments, wreaths, hoops, stuffed animals, woodenware, snowflakes, kisses and other attractive items will be on sale that day. Every Wednesday night during the summer months a group met at the church for work bees in preparation for this big event which produces funding for several mission projects. This year all the recipients will be in Michigan with part of the proceeds going to the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. Etheleen Daniels will be preparing broccoli soup for the first ninety customers. Helen Robinson and Beulah Beland will be making their perennial favorite vegetable soup. Rena Broe will be preparing turkey salad sand­ wiches. There will also be ham sandwiches, relish plates and pies for the lunchtime customers. Plans are being made for fresh doughnuts to be made in the dining room. Doors will be open from ten in the morning until four in the afternoon. Remeurs to observe 50th wedding anniversary Jhe Remeur children will hold an open nouse at Parchment Christian Reformed Church honoring their parents, Jule and Jean (Norg) Remeur of Delton, formerly of Parch­ ment, on their 50th wedding anniversary FriSept. 19. from 7 to 9 p.m. Relatives, friends and neighbors are invited 10 greet the couple. The Remeurs were married in the Third Christian Reform Church parsonage September 19th. 1936 by the Rev. John Masselink. Mr. Remeur is a retired electrician. They have seven children. 17 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren grandchildren. No gifts please. Aik About our Children's Frame Warranty Postal Operations in Hastings since her pro­ motion in April 1983. She has also served as the Officer-in-Charge at the Caledonia, Com­ stock Park, and Portage post offices during her postal career. The new postmaster rakes over an office serving a population of about 9600. The office has seven employees and delivers mail over four rural routes. Lockbox service is available in the post office for those families not servic­ ed by rural route delivery. Fechner has attended numerous Postal Ser­ vice training courses at her Sectional Center office and the U.S. Postal Service Manage­ ment Academy. She has served as a committee chairperson in the United Fund Campaign, UNICEF, and has done volunteer work for the Red Cross. She is also an active member of the National Association of Postal Supervisors (N.A.P.S.). She presently resides in Hastings. Postmasters are selected on merit, and ap­ pointed by Field Division General Manager/Postmaster Robert S. Bates. ★ POSTAL JOBS ★ S9.48/HR. STARTING • EXC. BENEFITS • JOB SECURITY HASTINGS, ALLBOAX,BBLLKVUI, NABNVXLLB. VDMOMTVILL1, BLOOM1MGDALK AND 0TNM POST OFFXCFI XN AIXBOAN AND BAHRY COUNTIM WILL ACCBPT APPLICATION! 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Better than a workshop, this program is mdMdualind. convenient, and designed to permit easy review, 'foittl receive: Audio cassettes wttt wit-paced lirstroctloas Comprefieiube um preganttoa namrl Secrets lot success tarn actol earns Powerful M-taktag still MMm Full money-lJKit prenntM easy manner. Three of the women her stories are about are abolitioinist Sojourner Truth, Viola Cor­ rigan, who raised 13 children in the Great Depression, and Madelyn Stockwell Turner who was the first woman to enter the Univer­ sity of Michigan. In putting this project together, Anderson has spent weeks resear­ ching the women she sings about and also stu­ dying the music of the era in which they lived. ;Candace was at the recent SummerFest in Hastings, but due to the rain, her progran was foorly attended. Anopen invitation is extended to the public to join Ute organization at the Delton church at 1 p.m. Sept. 24, to hear this program. Prescriptions Filled Frames Repaired or Replaced Prescription Sunglasses - Safety Glasses 1510 North Broadway — Hastings — great­ The Retired School Personnel Association has set up a program for Sept. 24 at the Delton United Methodist Church. The public is invited. Candace Anderson will present a program made possible by the Michigan Council of the Humanities. They awarded a grant to her for the establishment of such programs. Candace is a storyteller of ballads and nar­ ratives. She unravels stories about women in Michigan history. She has chosen 10 women through whom history can be learned in an Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Monday 8:30a.m. to 7:00p.m. Tues.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m three Retired personnel hosting singer Northland Optical Contact Lens Supplies and Nancy L. Fechner. who joined the United Slates Postal Service as a substitute clerk/carrier in June 1970. will be sworn in as Postmaster at Fennville, on Sept. 19 a’. 11 a.m. at the Fennville post office with employees, family and postal managers in attendance. Fechner succeeds Charles I. Heavilin, former postmaster who retired on Jan. 3. She has held several positions since joining the Postal Service as clcrk/carrier in Hastings in June 1970. She was later assigned as a substitute distribution/window clerk in Hastings in November 1971, a positron she held until her promotion as substitute super­ visor in that office in October 1979. Fechner was promoted to Supervisor of Mails in the Kalamazoo Management Sec­ tional Center in May 1980 and was later reassigned to the positions of Supervisor of the Computerized Forwarding System in September 1981, and Supervisor of Delivery and Collection in November 1982. 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Kimsbaugh DOS •D.D. While DDS •G Msnctwfci DOS 2330 44th St.. S.E., Grand Rapids NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default hat been mode m the conditions of a mortgage mode by Thomas G. Hordy ond Janice I. Hordy. os his wife ond in her own right. Mortgagors, to the Federal Land Bonk of St. Paul, mortgagee, doted December 10. 1961. recorded on December 15. 1986 in Liber 250, Poge 89. Barry reason of such default the under­ signed elects to declare the en­ tire unpaid amount of soid mor­ tgage due ond payable forthwith At the dote of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal sold mortgage the sum of One Hundtod Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Nine ond 07/100 Dollars (S’99.859.07). No been instituted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage or Notice is hereby given that by lomod in soid mortgogo ond the statu to in such case mode ond provided, ond to pay such amount with interest, os provid- foreclosed by sale of the mor- duo to the highest bidder at the courthouse in Hastings. Mich- in the oil Take advantage of our iruckload sale prices on quality John Deere oil for all your vehicles and equipment. These oils are formu­ lated specially for use in John Deere equip­ ment and are on sale now at the best prices of the season Stop in today. Slock up now and save big. 5 gal. Hy-GARD 25% Savings! 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37). Hastings mortgoge is situated in tba Coun ty of Barry. State of Michigan, ond is described as follows, to-wit: PARCEL 1: Tho NE 7. NW 7. of Sec. 34. TIN. R9W. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan. ALSO the of Sec. 34. TIN. R9W, being situated in Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan. EXCEPT o triangular parcel of land In the NE *4 NW 7. of Sec. 34. TIN, R9W. described os follows. To find the place of beginning of this description commence ot the Northwest corner of said section, run thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 05 seconds East olong the Northline of said section 1188.69 feet; thence South II degrees 30 minutes 15 seconds East 615.23 feet to the West 1/8 line of said section and the place of beginning of this description; lhence continuing South 11 East 734.02 feet to the North 1/8 of sold section; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds West along the sold North 1/8 line of said section 150 feet to the West 1/8 line of sold section; thence North 0G degrees 17 minutes 15 seconds East along the West 1 /8 line of soid section 718.76 feet to the place of begin­ ning. ALSO EXCEPT the North 311 feet of the South '4 of the West 35 acres of the NE 7« of Sec. 34. TIN, R9W. being more particular­ ly described os follows: To find the place of beginning of this description commence at the East Hastings Kiwanis Club presents. ..■ WORLD THHIZEL □EHIES Ken Lawrence presents: Land of High Contrast! Friday,Sept. 19 • 7:00 P.M. As a Travel-Lecturer. Kenard Lawrence demonstrates an exceptional ability to capture sensitive and often rare sights thru film — Australia is truly the land of contrasts. Experience all the beauty of this most unusual country — Discover Australia — The tour will cover the sophisticated cities of Milbourne. Adelaide and Sydney to the outback of Cunnamillc. where opals are mined and huge tracts of desert and scrub ore used os cattle stations or ranches. — Also a helicopter tour of the world famous Hamilton Island Resort, and on with this grand tour. HASTINGS CENTRAL AUDITORIUM at the door $^50 L (single admission) . ■ ■ onijfJ '/» po»l of void »ecllon: run thence North 00 degree* 04 minute* 00 tecond* Eo*1 olong the Eo*t line of »oid teclion 1319.63 feet to the North 1 /8 line of »oid toclion; thane* North 89 degree* 48 minute* 00 tecond* Watt along to id North I /8 Uno of toid taction 2056.3 foot Io the place of beginning of Shit description; thonco continuing North 89 degree! 48 minutes 00 seconds West along soH North 1/8 lino of said section 577.06 feet to o point on the North ond South 7« Uno of said section which said point is 1321.13 feet distant southerly of the North 7« post of said section, os measured along said North ond South 7. Imo of said section, thence South The Cuss, Kick & Swear Railroad Interest is high in the preservation of the C.K.&S. railroad depot that used to be in Hastings. Supporters are trying to raise monies to rebuild the structure at Chariton Park. Many stories about the railroad have been told. Occasionally, a new twist or new information is uncovered. In today’s artide is a history of the C.K.&S. written from the Kalamazoo view point. The story is in a book called “Next Stop Kalamazoo: A seconds West along said North History of Railroading in Kalamazoo ond South 7. line of said section County" by David C. Hager. Hager was a 311 feet; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds East Kalamazoo Gazette staff writer in the 577 08 feet; thence North 00 1970s. The book was published in 1976. degrees >2 minutes 50 seconds Kalamazoo’s Homespun Railroad beginning. At the beginning of the nineteenth century’s Sec. 34. TIN, R9W seventh decade Kalamazoo could lay claim to PARCEL 2:Port of the SE 7. SE 7. of Sec. 34. TIN. R9W. describ­ being a railroad hub of sorts. ed os: Commencing of the The Michigan Central bisected the com­ Southwest corner of the above munity on an east/west line, the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern and the Grand Rapids North along the centerline of and Indiana provided two busy north/south Lepper Rood 1500 feet for the routes and a Michigan Central branch, the old place of beginning, continuing thence North along the center Kalamazoo and South Haven, chugged off to line of Lepper Rood 660 feet, the west and a rendezvous with Lake thence East 660 feet, thence Michigan. South 660 feet, thence West 660 But Kalamazoo was not finished building feet to the place of beginning. railroads yet. She still needed a railroad to call Barry Township. Barry County. her own. All the other lines spawned by local Michigan. Sec. 34. TIN. R9W interests had been gobbled up by larger com­ PARCEL 3: panies backed by investors from other cities A parcel of land in the W '4 NW and stales. •4 of Sec. 14. UN. R9W. describKalamazoo's own railroad (locals here never considered it Kalamazoo’s railroad, it of Osborne Rood and Cobb Rood, thence North in the center of was Barry County’s!) began in November of Cobb Rood 850 feet; thence Nor­ 1871 as the dream of a narrow gauge (three thwesterly in the center of Cobb feet between rail rather than the standard four Rood. 500 feet, thence Norther­ feet, eight and !6 inches) railroad running ly In the center of Cobb Rood 129 from Kalamazoo into the north woods. feet to the place of beginning, The dream was called the Kalamazoo, thence South 8? degrees West 666 feet, thence North 8 degrees Lowell and Northern and was touted as a West 665 feet, thence North 82 route running from Kalamazoo to Greenville in Montcalm County and thence into the center of Cobb Road, thence pineries. The promoters had their eyes on the Southeasterly in the center of north’s rich lumber harvest. Cobb Rood to the place of begin­ Breathing life into the scheme were three ning. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan. men from Kalamazoo and Hastings. Involved Sec. 14, TIN, R9W. in the venture were Thomas S. Cobb of All in TIN. R9W. Kalamazoo, the owner of a paint, glass, and Subject to existing highways, crockery store; Andrew J. Bowne of easements ond rights of way of Hastings, a banker; and George F. Kidder of Kalamazoo, a clothing store owner. Cobb was The above described premises contain 90 acres, more or less. president of the firm, Bowne was vice presi­ Pursuant to public act 104, dent and Kidder served as secretary-treasurer. public ocls of 1971. os amended, Grading started furiously and soon morf the redemption period would be than 39 miles of rough road bed stretched (wA twelve months from the date of ween Kalamazoo and Hastings. Thea, • the foreclosure sale, as deter­ 1873, came that bugaboo of all railroWpro­ mined under Section 3240 of said Act. being MSA 27A.3240(6). jects, a financial panic. Dated: August 26. 1986 The firm went under and not a rail was laid RHOADES. McKEE * BOER on the new grade of the Kalamazoo, Lowell By: David J. Bloss (P272I3) and Northern. Business Adress: The idea did not die. By 1883 the firm had 611 Waters Building been reorganized as the Chicago, Kalamazoo Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 and Saginaw Railroad Company. Affec­ Telephone: (616) 459-4527 (9-25) tionately, it was known as the “Cuss, Kick and Swear’’, a play on the first letter of the railroad's name. Cobb stayed on as president and the board of directors included men from Kalamazoo, Hastings and Grand Rapids. HOTI TOWNSMP BOARD By 1886 the directors were meeting regular­ Septembers. 1986 ly to discuss Frank Balch's survey for a route. Meeting called Io order 7:30 The idea of a narrow gauge was dropped P.M. - Pledge to Flog. along with a route leading into the north Four Board Members present. One absent - 14 Citizens. woods. Instead, company officials set their sights on a line running from Kalamazoo through Hastings to a tie-up with the Detroit, Received Zoning Administra­ Lansing and Northern Railroad at Woodbury, tor. BPM Fire. BPOH Ambulance north and east of Hastings. Later this railroad ond library reports ■ Notifica­ tion of Barry MTA meeting. was known as the Pere Marquette. Received Petition for exduLeading subscribers to the CK&S included Andrew J. Bowne, Amasa B. Watson and man! District for Sower or William S. Dewing (Bowne was one of the founders of the Hastings City Bank and pro­ mon! Facilities. Reynolds Rd. Roy vided a substantial amount of capital for that K. Cordes Subdivision No. 1 • 15 signatures; authorized Clerk purpose. It was said that Bowne “made write letters Informing Wms. * money in the gold fields* ’, whether that it tree Works ond Greater Wall Lk. or not. he did have a considerable amount of money.) Other investors (for the railroad) in­ Board Meeting. cluded Charles S.Burton, (editor of the Approved payment of bills by Hastings Banner) Leroy Cahill, William unanimous roll coll. Authorized Planning Commis­ Eaton, G. Edwin Dunbar, Edward Wood­ sion to publish notice of Intent bury. Frank Henderson, Oscar M. Allen, to license facility for Daniel ond Thomas S. Cobb. Peyton Ranney and Henry Dobra tollhouse in Reminder A Badger. The men pledged $131,700 during Approved payment of S210 1886-87. By that time work was already Maple Valley Bldg. Service for floor core underway on the CK&S. The Kalamazoo and Hastings Construction company received the Rood Commistion concerning contract in October, 1886, and began pushing rails out of Kalamazoo. J Plot* from private to public Hastings' financiers added more money to Appointed Isla DeVries to the the project as the rails crept closer to their Zoning Board of Appeals to fill town. By July. 1887, the Gazette was able to print a story about a special trail trip over the 11 miles of track that had been completed. attend Education Seminar-Barry The CK&S’ first passenger train contained dignitaries and a Gazette reporter who tagged Pion. Fri.. Sept. 26. 1986. 10:00 A.M.. Barry-Eaton Health Dep't. along for the ride. He wrote this account: Conference Room. "To the astonishment of all, the engine and caboose started out at a 25 miles an hour gut and kicked up a dust that would do credit to a township hall. road that had been longer in business... The Shirley R. Case. Clerk first stop was made at the gravel pit about four Attested to by: and a hal f miles out where a large gang of men Richard I. Baker. Supervisor were at work digging away a bean patch and (9-18) loading flat cars for ballast. The Strickland Agency, Inc. 301 South Michigan, Hostings Cornor of Michigan and Confer Phone 945-3215 4 There is more than one farm insurance company! Call us! --------------- J “In a few minutes the train had crossed the Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw Railroad (called Richland Junction) some eight miles out. It was thought best not to stop here until the return trip and the engine sped away to the terminus about 11 miles out just on the edge of Barry County (presumably, south of Cressey). ••The party arrived (back) in Kalamazoo about 5:30 p.m. and all declared they had in­ haled enough dust to make the original Adam, but were pleased with the trip.” The road inched toward Hastings and 19 of the 31 miles between Kalamazoo and the Barry County seat were finished by September 1887. The company told residents along completed portions of the line that it could not be bothered with freight hauling duties; but some freight including produce and other farm products, were shipped. By October 1887, the rails were within five miles of Hastings and by December. CK&S passenger trains were on a regular schedule into the Barry County town. The fledgling railroad, eying the important connection with the Pert Marquette at Wood­ bury, now had to look a smmbling block square in the face. Michigan Central tracks ran through Hastings and the line had to be crossed before the CK&S could get on with the business of getting to its northern terminal. The railroad law in those days was that once you built a crossing through lines of another firm, you could keep the right of way. So. the Michigan Central kept an engine with a cou­ ple of cars working back and forth across the intended crossing spot. The train kept the CK&S crews from installing the crossing. One Sunday, after the MCRR engine had moved to let another train through, CK&S crews jumped into action and in minutes in­ stalled the diamond crossing to let the CK&S roll on. Golden spike day fcr the CK&S was Sept. 1, 1889. The line was complete from Kalamazoo to Woodbury. Manning the helm as superintendent of the road was Lewis Sergeant. He did not know at that time he was to be the only superintendent the CK&S would have. Sergeant served the railroad until he was 80 years old. The firm’s first depot was on Walbridge north of Kalamazoo Avenue (in Kalamazoo).... In 1899 the company built a new depot where Michigan and Kalamazoo avenues intersect. The structure with freight house still intact at the rear, now (in 1976) houses the E.M. Sergeant Company. With Sergeant at the reins, the CK&S settl­ ed down to business. Passenger and freight services was on the daily time card. A typical schedule of the era lists CK&S stops from Kalamazoo northward at East Cooper, Richland Junction, Cressey. Milo, Crooked Lake, Delton, Cloverdale, Ackers Point (Long Lake), Schultz, Hastings. Coats Grove, Woodland and Woodbury. In the early years of service two passenger trains ran each way from Kalamazoo to Woodbury and back. The first train left Kalamazoo at 6:10 a.m. and arrived in Wood­ bury at 8:35 p.m. that morning. The engine turned on a hand-operated turntable and after waiting for connections with a Pert Marquette train, the CK&S crew made the return trip to Kalamazoo. At 2:40 p.m. a second train left Kalamazoo to make the same round trip. Running between the passenger trains was a local wayfreight which did all the switching at sidings along the mainline. The freight left Kalamazoo about 9 or 10 a.m., depending on bow long it took the crew to make up the train, and returned in the evening. A ride on the CK&S was a real bargain. A ticket from Kalamazoo to Woodbury cost 93 cents (which was then a day’s wages). Sometimes in the early 1890s the CK&S took a fling at the coal business. Because the railroad received freight charges for deliver­ ing the coal to town, the CK&S could undersell other coal dealers. While local dealers chaiged $6.50 for a ton of hard coal in 1891, the CK&S advertised a price of $5.60. The dealers' soft coal rates were $3.25 a ton. The railroad cut that to $2.75. Feeling its economic strength, the CK&S med to use the competitive prices as a threat to line up all Kalamazoo dealers so they would buy their supply from the railroad. The plan did not materialize. The railroad continued in the coal business until 1915. when the Michigan Central finally purchased the CK&S. Superintendent Sergeant was forced to choose between the coal business and the railroad. Sergeant stayed in the railroad office; the coal firm was turned over to his son. Ed Sergeant. The switch marked the beginning of the E.M. Sergeant Company (of Kalamazoo). In December 1901, the CK&S opened passenger and freight service on a new line running south of Kalamazoo to Pavilion and a hookup with the Grand Trunk Western. The opening of the Pavilion line made the CK&S a full service railroad with a main line linking K^imazoo with the Perc Marquene on the north and to the Grand Trunk on the south. Speedy service was the watchword as CK&S engines brought cars from the two ma­ jor lines into Kalamazor The little railroad's intnagement boasted the boxcars leaving Chicago would be switched onto Kalamazoo area sidings the next day. Sometimes the little line would handle 70 freight cars a day in this type of service. Besides the Grand Trunk Western and the Pere Marquette connections, the CK&S tied uno die Detroit. Toledo and Milwaukee at gichland Junction and the Michigan Central at Kalamazoo and Hastings. To be continued next week ROUTE OF THE CHICAGO. KALAMAZOO A SAGINAW RAILWAY Cod Far FU*. Faa A Freight This 1909 photo shows the Hastings CK&S Depot as It stood at the corners of Boltwood and Green Streetsln Hastings. Book group donates depot to Charlton Park By Mike Hook At their regular monthly meeting held on Sept. 10, the Barry County Parks Commis­ sion, in a unanimous vote of 8 to 0, accepted as a gift for Charlton Park, the former Hastings C.K.&S. Railroad Depot, donated by The Barry County Book Committee. The historic structure which stood at the comer of Green and Boltwood streets in Hastings, was dismantled last fall by members of the Barry County Book committee, with Zane Mead of Nashville heading the operation. The old depot belonged to the Mike Hawthorne family for many years, after the C.K.&S. Railroad went out of business in 1937. They cared for it and used it for a canoe rental service until about 1984, when the Felpausch Food Center, Inc. bought the depot and lot and removed it to allow for a new store expansion. After the Book Committee members took it upon themselves to reach an agreement with Felpausch so they could remove the historic building, they approached the Parks Commis­ sion and tried to get permission to see if Charlton Park could accept the depot. Facing budget cuts and financial problems, the Book Committee was refused at first for such a venture, but were told if they could raise the necessary funds and reassemble the structure themselves, maybe something could be done. Since then, the Barry County Book Com­ mittee became recognized as the C.K.&S. Depot Preservation Committee. Film series planned at Presbyterian Church Sept. 28 Over 50 million parents have been inspired by Dr. James Dobson s Focus on the Family film series Word Publishing and Focus on the Family, Inc. have released Turn Your Heart Toward Home. In this new film series, America's most trusted family life expert bn ings his experience to bear on the protecting and stregthening of family relationships The first film of this six-part series, A Father Looks Back, will be shown at First Presbyterian Church. Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall. 317 West Center St., on Sun­ day. Sept. 28 al 7 p.m. The remaining five films will be shown the following five Sunday evenings through Nov. Citing examples. Dr. Dobson portrays the pressures today s parents arc susceptible io. Having just completed a publication of a new Barry County historical book, the Com­ mittee began seeking donations. Financing the C.K.&S. project beban taking shape. To date, they have collected about $2,500. Roy Kent, alio from the Committee, ex­ plained “There is a public awareness about this C.K.&S. Railroad that used to be in the county. To many it was part of their lives. This depot, which we would still like to offer Chariton Park, is the only landmark left of this line." Charlton Park Director, Diane Szewczyk expressed to the Parks Commission about Chariton Park has in it's procession, a narrow-gauge train locomotive, which as been stored, since Irving Charlton last used it. "No need for it’s use has come up, until possibly now," says Director Szewczyk. “It would be nice to combine this train and the C.K.&S. Depot together." After hearing the proposals by the Depot Committee and Charlton Park’s Director, the Parks Commission approved the acceptance of the Hastings C.K.&S. Depot for Charlton Park. While officials are deciding on a permanent site, the C.K.&S. Depot Committee will con­ tinue to seek donations. It's estimated the rebuilding project of the depot will take about $10,000. Any Barry County resident wishing to n xke a tax-deductable donation to the C.K.&S. Depot Preservation Committee can do so by lending a check in care of: The Barry County Book Committee, 912 E. State St.. Hastings, MI 49058. Gull Lake Church hostings missionary conference Gull Lake Bible Church is hosting a mis­ sionary conference on Sept. 20 to 22, featur­ ing Rex and Dorothy Beam from Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Nethercott and Mr. and Mrs. HiIdenbrand will also be taking pan. Saturday. 2 to 4 p.m. is the Ladies Tea and get acquainted time 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. is the youth activity for fun, food, and fellowship. Sunday, Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. with a missionary in every class. Morning Worship will feature music by the Nethcrcotts. with Rex Beam bringing the message. Bring a dish Pass and enjoy the fellowship potluck after the morning service. 6 p.m. slides will be shown of the areas where the missionaries are serving. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 18,1986 - Page 7 Ann Landers Parents have responsibility Dear Ann Landers: There should be a sign in every eating plac* that says. •'Parents, not the restaurant, are responsible for their children.’’ I work as a waitress in a very busy cafe. Waiters and waitresses are constantly carry­ ing pots of hot coffee, trays loaded with food and dirty dishes that can be knocked out of our hands by youngsters that jump off their chairs with lightning speed and run around the place with no concern for their safety. One busy weekend, with a standing-room crowd in line. 1 picked up a heavy tray of dirty dishes to take to the kitchen. My vision was at eye level so I could weave around everyone. Suddenly 1 happened to see a flash of move­ ment on the floor. Luckily I stopped and look­ ed down just in time to see a 2-year-old on all fours, crawling out from under a table. Had I taken one more step I would have stepped on her or tripped over her and Lord alone knows what would have happened of that child. The parents and their guest continued talk­ ing until 1 said (trying not to sound hysterical), “The baby is in the aisle.** The father replied. “That's OK, she’s not bothe’-ing anybody,'* and continued his conversation. This is not an isolated incident. It happens frequently. Parents let their children run around the retaurant because they arc too lazy to control them and they don't feel like going home yet. Why should the restaurant owner have to pay damages to customers because of THEIR neglect? Why should waiters or waitresses have to be deprived of their income when they have to stay home because they are injured. Parents are responsible for their children, not the restaurant. Sign me — A CONCERN­ ED READER. Dear Reader: 1 couldn't agree more. Since there will always be parents who are a lot like the ones you described, I believe the person in charge of the restaurant should speak up in a no-nonsense manner and risk the wrath of some customers rather than take a chance on a serious accident. Sod;«s can be donated Dear Ann Landers: Recently you printed a letter from "Still in the Closet" in which you quoted Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. as saying, “All practicing homosexuals should resign from the Living Bank.” I would like to ask if practicing homosexuals can safely donate their bodies to colleges and universities. Is it still possible that the bodies of people like "Still in the Closet" could still help the living? Dissection is essential for students. Who knows what a student might one day discover as a doctor? 1 thought perhaps homosexuals, or others who cannot donate organs to the living, might find this an equally rewarding alternative. — I PLAN TO IN CHICAGO. Dear Plan To: I’ve received several letters from medical schools asking me to make it plain that practicing homosexuals can indeed make a meaningful contribution to medical science by donating their bodies to the Living Bank. Of course, they could not be organ donors, but learning dissection is vital to surgery and bodies are needed for this type of training. The address of the Living Bank is P.O. Box 6725. Houston, TX 77265. Are your parents too strict? Hard to reach? Ann Landers' booklet. "Bugged By Parents? How To Get More Freedom. " could help you bridge the generation gap. Send 50 cents with your request and a long, stamped, self­ addressed envelope to Ann Landers, P. O. Box 11995, Chicago. Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE Public, local officials invited solid waste seminar Sept. 26 An educational seminar on solid waste management for Barry County will be held from 10.a.m. to 12 noon Friday, Sept. 26 in .. the basement conference room of the BarryEaton District Health Department in Hastings. All county, township, city and village of­ ficials are being urged to attend and the public is invited to the seminar, sponsored by the Barry County Solid Waste Oversite Committee. In light of the concern which was expressed recently over a proposed incinerator in Hope Township, the committee believes it is necessary to review for public officials guidelines in the Solid Waste Management Plan and how the county ordinance affects units of government. Six speakers will be featured at the seminar with Barbara Schondelmayer. vice chairper­ son of the county solid waste oversite commit­ tee, as moderator. Edwin Larkin, M.D., M.P.H., health officer/medical director of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, will give the welcome and also speak at the conclusion of the seminar (11:45-12) about the ground water survey. He will address the question, "How safe is our water?" The first speaker at the program will be V. Harcj Adrounie, Ph. D.. chairman of the solid waste oversite committee,. He will give overview of the solid waste management plan for Barry County, discussing the history of it, purpose and content. From 10:30-10:50, Harold Workman, en­ vironmental sanitarian, will discuss landfills in the county. He’ll be providing answers to the following questions: Why are all but one landfill closed? Will they reopen? Why is the Hastings Sanitary Landfill approved by the plan? and Who’s watching for ground water pollution? Ken Neil, owner of Hastings Sanitary Ser­ vice, will speak from 10:55-11:15 on the topic of "Can Someone Come Into the County and Start a Landfill or Build an Incinerator?" He will talk about the procedure and what can be done about it. Schondelmayer, from 11:20-11:30, will discuss recycling and how it works. From 11.30-11:45, Dave Schipper, en­ vironmental sanitarian, will talk about hazar­ dous wastes, including the kinds that shouldn't be discarded in a landfill and what can be done with it. The audience will have an opportunity to ask questions of each speaker. Legal Notices STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN TENTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY CLAIMS NOTICE ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 16-19548 IE Estate of HENRY WAYNE MORRISON. Deceased. Dot* of Death: 5/14/B6. Social Security No. 368-03-3987. TAKE NOTICE: Creditors of HENRY WAYNE MORRISON. Deceased. who*, loti known address wo* 11698 Ailing Rood. Plainwell. Michigan, ar. noti­ fied that all claim* agoln*f lb. decedent's estate ar. barred against th. estate, th. Indepen­ dent personal representative, and th. heirs and the devisee* of th. decedent. unless within four month* after the dot. of publication of this notlc. or four month* oft.r the claim become* due. whichever i» later. the doim is presented to the following independent personal r^prosentative ot the following od Co*. No. 86 COO 12 STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Plaintiff. dress: Margaret L. Kleainchuk 1313Alcott Kalamazoo. Ml 49001 DAVID D. CORNELL (PI2233) Attorney at Law 117 West Cedar Street Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 (616)381-4950 Attorney for th. Estate Mor. news every weekI Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 MONTE JERRY BURROUGHS. Defendant. BRUCE L. STRUBLE (P21106) Attorney for Plaintiff At a session of aaid Court, held in the District Courtroom for said County, in th. City of Hastings. Michigan, on this 2nd day of June.1986. PRESENT: HONORABLE GARY R. HOLMAN. DISTRICT JUDGE On the 14th day of January. 1986. an action wo* filed by the Plaintiff. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, against MONTE JERRY BURROUGHS. Daf.ndant. in this Court to obtain a money judgment for damage* result­ Ing from an automobile Occi­ dent on or about April 4. 1983. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that th. Defendant. MONTE JERRY BURROUGHS, shall answer, or take such action a* may be permitted by low at th. 56th District Court for the County of Barry. Courthouse. Hosting*. Michigan, on or befor. the 1st day of October. 1986. Failure to comply with this Order will re­ sult in a Judgment by default against such Defendant for the relief demanded in the Com­ plaint filed in this Court. Gary R. Holman District Judge PREPARED BY Bruce L. Struble. Attorney at Law 000 Michigan National Bonk Bottle Creek. Ml 49017 (616) 968-1101 (10-2) SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIPBOARD SEPTEMBER 10. 1966 Report* of committee* pre­ sented. Approved motion giving supervisor authority to pur­ chase water heater and softener. Authorized Supervisor t Clerk to attend MTA District Meet­ ing. Authorized payment of vou­ chers In amount of $4,477.08. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: supervisor Verlyn Stevens (9-18) SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHB* BOARD MEETING Septembers. 1986 All Board Members present osw.llas 5 residents. Approved minutes of meeting held August 6th. os corrected. Approved Special Assessment District No. 2 for a period of three years, by unanimous roll coll vote. Discussed landscaping of grounds at Township Hall, also new furnace for hall. Received Treasurers ond zoning Administrator reports. Approved payment of vou­ chers No. 3991 thru No. 4017 from General Fund totaling $8,465.10 by unanimous roll coll vote. Adjournment at 7:52 P.M. Respectfully. Phyllis Fuller. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisee Edward* (9-18) �Pane 8- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, September 18,1986 Saxons, Redskins ready to square off in early Twin Valley showdown by Steve Vedder It's a bit unrealistic to imagine conference championships being decided in only the se­ cond week of league schedules, but that's the situation facing Hastings and Marshall this Friday. A high-powered offense meets an im­ movable defense when the Saxons and Red­ skins square off in a game which will go a long way in determining the eventual 1986 Twin Valley football champion. Each team is coming off a pair of im­ pressive wins with Marshall's conquests being a sharp departure as to what was expected of the team (his fall. After being decimated by the loss of 10 starters on defense, the Red­ skins were expected to be questionable in that department. But after limiting Vicksburg to a lone touchdown in its opener and blanking Al­ bion last Friday, defense appears to be the team's strong suit. ' The team's multi-formation offense, spearheaded by 1.000-yard rusher Shawn Durham and 6-2. 210-pound senior quarter­ back Todd Reynolds, has been something of a disapointment scoring only 24 points in two games. JV football team ties Hillsdale, 6-6 Tom Warner (left) of the Hastings track and tennis court committee ac­ cepts a sponsorship donation from Ed McKeough (center) of McKeough Construction and Ron Lewis of Lewis Realty for holes in this weekend's golf tournament to be held at Riverbend. Track and Tennis Open coming Sept. 21 A two-person golf scramble will be held at Riverbend Golf Course on Sept. 21. The 18-hole tournament will be sponsored by the committee trying to raise money for a new track and tennis courts at Hastings High School. There is a $5 entry fee plus green fees for the tournament. Cash prizes incude S50 for first place. $25 for second, $15 for third and $10 for tenth place. Tee times can be arranged by calling 945-3238. The committee will also be selling ham­ burgers and hot dogs. Saxons lose key cage contest to Albion Unbeaten Albion overcame a two-point Hastings halftime lead and then withstood a fourth quarter rally to knock off the Saxons 48-45 in a key Twin Valley basketball game Tuesday night. Led by 12 points from 5-7 junior forward Tracy Heath, the Saxons opened up a tenuous 24-22 halftime lead. But the Wildcats, utilizing a full-court press which forced the Saxons into repeated tur­ novers, outscored Hastings 17-5 in the third quarter to grab a 39-29 lead. But Hastings didn't roll over. Led by 12 points from Heath and Angie Meyers, the Saxons scored 14 of the next 18 points to tie the game at 43-43 with 2:20 remaining in the game. But Albion outscored Hastings 5-2 in the waning minutes to grab the win. The Saxons fall to 2-3 overall and 1-1 in the league. Albion is 5-0 and 2-0. Hastings Coach Ernie Strong, who said his team had to either beat Albion or Marshall on Thursday, said the Saxons were sporadic. "We handled the pressure well at times and other times we let it get to us," he said. "We've got to work on consistency in this area. We’re a young team and through hard work and practice we’ll improve." Heath finished with a career-high 21 points, hitting lO-of-14 field goals. She also led the team in rebounds with 7. Meyers scored 8 points and Julie Dimmers 7. Meyers also had 6 rebounds. “Tracy showed a real scoring talent," said Strong. "Angie, after not starting the last two games, showed some scoring and rebound power. "Dimmers had played well at times while Prucha (the jayvee team’s leading scorer a year ago) has to start scoring for us." As a team Hastings hit 19-of-36 field goals (53 percent), but the number of attempts was down because of Albion press and subsequent turnovers, said Strong. Hastings made 7-of-14 free throws. Hastings travels to Marshall this Thursday and Lakewood on Sept. 23. The Saxons host Lakeview on Sept. 25. The Saxon J.Vs opened up their Twin Valley Conference play last Thursday battling Hillsdale to a 6-6 lie. The Saxons are having a difficult time get­ ting their defense going, managing to grind out only 219 total yards on offense. The Saxons opened the scoring early with a long off tackle play going to the fullback Dan Hubbell. Hubbell, broke it outside and scampered 65 yards for the Saxon touchdown. The extra point attempted failed. The Saxons failed to generate another solid offensive scries until late in the fourth quarter. Hillsdale offense was held to very little yar­ dage. The Saxon defense was tough until the 4th quarto* when Hillsdale broke loose for a long gainer setting up a short touchdown plunge. Late in the game the Saxon offense got the bugs out and began picking apart the Hornet offense with 10 second to go the Saxons at­ tempted a 25 yard field goal which hit the upright and bounded back. Coach Marshall Evans was pleased with the offensive scries in the 4th quarter which enabled the Saxons to get close enough for the field goal attempt. Evans sighted Dan Hub­ bell. Dave Fouty. Jack Hobcrt and Brandon Wilder as having poise in the backfield late in the game. He also was pleased by the blocking of Darrell Price. Rich Sunier and Chad Murphy. Dan Hubbell lead the way on offense with 73 yards on 3 carries. Dave Fouty ac­ cumulated 56 yards on 13 trys. The Saxon defense had another solid per­ formance with the exception of the one breakdown late in the game the Saxons held the Hornets in check. Coach Brad King was pleased with the performances of Jim Lenz and Todd Gould who had 8 tackles a piece. He was also pleased with a much improved defen­ sive secondary play. The J.Vs whose record stands at 0-1-1, will entertain Twin Valley Foe Marshall on Johnsons field this Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Next will come an invitation to (he World Cup. Well, maybe not, but the Hastings soccer team continues to improve as the Saxons top­ ped Three Rivers 4-2 on Parents Night on Monday. Chris Tracy scored a pair of first half goals while Pete Hauschild added his second tally of the year as the Saxons built a 3-1 first half lead. Sergio Goytoytua added a second half goal to up the margin to 4-1 before Saxon Coach Doug Mepham cleared his bench. Tracy leads Hastings with six goals in only three games. Hauschild and Bjami Gaukur had assists on lhe night for Hastings, which the ground, and tiny sensdrs on the bottom of the foot, they found that the stress and displacement from each step is completely different when running in reverse. “There are changes in range of motion at the joints of the hip, knee, and ankle, and the positioning of the feet changes," Armstrong said. "There is a tendency to spread the feet when running backwards. The obvious pattern of force as it moves through the foot changes. ... "There are particular implications in the business of abosorbing the shock everytime the foot hits the ground." The stress is absorbed differently, but not necessarily better, he said, "The large muscles of the calf help absorb the force. That may be a very effective way to absorb the force," but it may be several years before backward runners develop injuries, he said. They expect to finish testing in October, and present their findings at a sports medicine conference next spring. Physical benefits aside, one obvious problem is how to see where you're going. *Tm seeing potential for a whole new line of jogging apparel _ padded shorts, a helmet for when you hit your head when you trip, rear view mirrors,"Armstrong said. “You have to pay very close attention to where you're going. Constantly turning and looking around behind you does create a problem " Retro running has some followers. At Cobo Hall in Detoit Sept 21, a new company called Retro Inc. will sponsor backward races, he said. "Mark my words _ you'll see people out (here trying to set records for running a marathon backwards," Armstrong said. ‘Tve tried it. It's different I was sore in places I didn't know I had places." THIS SPACE SPONSORED BY — Pennock Health & Fitness Center 1009 W. Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058-1790 945-4333 ed 11 passes. Junior Jared Carrigan has rushed for 173 yards in two games and has scored two touchdowns - both coming at critical times for Hastings. . . Defensively, the team is giving up the real csuie - a whopping '<■“> >ards ,w0 game, - which doesn't leave Simpson hoping lhe ball spends much lime in opponents' hands. Elsewhere amongst Barry County teams on Friday. Maple Valley (l-D tries to run iu winning streak to two games when the Lions entertain winless Springfield. Middleville (0-2) will have ns hands full when it hosts pre-season league title favorite Hamilton. Surprising Delton (2-01 has a non-league game al Greenville. The Panthers, picked for the lower reaches of KVA standings, have outscored opponents 69-14 in two games. Lakewood (0-2) tries to rebound from a 194) shutout by Mason by hosting Charlotte. Hastings soccer team wins, 4-2 Running backward may help treat injuries, professors say TOT-FDO, Ohio (AP) _ Running □nd 3 touchdowns. His favorite target has been Mike Eastman, who all ready has grabb­ Hastings' Pete Hauschlld attempts a shot during the Saxons’ 4-2 win over Three Rivers. Health Briefs backward may never catch on as a fitness craze, but two professors at the University of Toledo think it may have a place in treating injuries. Charles Armstrong, a specialist in biomechanics, and his colleague, Frederick F. Andres, an exercise physiologist, are near the end of a research project to determine how and why reverse running helps in treating injuries. "In terms of a fitness activity, it will probably be a novelty," Armstrong says. "Beyond the novelty element, we think there is something there." Physical therapists and sports medicine specialists have found that running or walking backward is effective in treating injuries and teaching stroke victims how to walk again. "It was suggested initially that it might have the capacity to reverse the kinds of things that occur in forward running," Armstrong said. "People who do a lot of jogging develop muscle imbalances that lead to injuries. Running backward can counteract those imbalances and decrease the likelhood of injuries. "It was suggested the body's abilility to deal with the force that occurs when the foot hits the ground might be enhanced. The jarring that occurs is the primary mechanism for producing injuries." The two say their studies show that running in reverse bums more calories, makes the cardiovascular system work harder, and gives the perception that the body is working harder. In terms of body mechanics, the studies showed surprising results. Using high-speed cinematography to film the volunteer subjects running on a treadmill, a sophisticated scale that measure the forces on the foot as it hits Hastings coach Jeff Simpson. whose team lost a heartbreaking 17-7 contest to the Mar­ shall last year, said he isn't sure what to make of the Redskins year, but thinks this Friday is the perfect time for the Saxons to find out. "We're still a young team, but I'm glad we're 2-0 going in against Marshall." said Simpson. "We couldn't have picked a better time to play ’hem. Had we been 0-l against Hillsdale, that might have been a problem. "But we beat Lake wood and we're sitting much better, even though Marshall is one of the best (earns in the league." Simpson said his team is still guilty of far too many turnovers — 10 in two games — but (hey aren't killing the team like they did last season. In fact, it was a 88-yard fumble return for a touchdown that turned a likely victory into a crushing loss a year ago against the Redskins. With 66 points and 648 total yards in two games, the Saxon offense has overcome mistakes to become Hastings' main strength. Red-hot senior quarterback Mike Karpinski has completed 23-of-38 passes for 353 yards ups its surprising record iu 2-i-i. Hastings peppered the Three Rivers goalie with 25 shots on goal to only 10 for the visitors against Hastings goalie Scott Turnbull. Mepham said his team continues to im­ prove, Isoing only to Division A team Plainwell thi- year. "It feels good to win," said Mepham. “We’re having a good time. W'e passed the ball well against Three Rivers. We were calm and collected instead of just kicking the ball around. "We're fired up right now. The kids aren't down on themselves at all.” Hastings hosts Harper Creek on Sept. 22 and Lakeview on Sept. 24. by Steve Vedde' Program check Dave DeDecker of J-Ad Graphics checks over progress of the 1986 Hastings Fall Sports Program with Mary White, program chairman of the Hastings Athletic Booster Club. The program, on sale for 50 cents at the Saxons' opening football game on Sept 26 and at all girls basketball games, consists of pictures of all varsity, junior varsity, freshman fall sports teams as well as cheerleaders. Proceeds from the program go to the Hastings Athletic Booster Club. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. 18 18 18 19 20 22 22 23 23 24 24 BASKETBALL at Marshall........................... 5:30 p.m. CROSS-COUNTRY Lakewood Inv............ 4:30 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS Lakeview............................ 4:30 PmFOOTBALL at Marshall ..............................7:30 p m' GOLF Lowell Inv. ............................ 8:00 a.m. SOCCER Harper Creek................................ 6:30 p.m. GOLF at Lakeview ............................ 2:30 P mTENNIS Albion ............. 4:30 p.m. BASKETBALL at Lakewood........................ 5:00 pm' SOCCER Lakeview .......................... 3:33 P m' CROSS-COUNTRY at Harper Creek......... 5:00 p.m. Football coaching and YMCA soccer Nobody asked me. but... YMCA soccer...Cheers to the YMCA youth soccer program, which refuses to yield to parents who think it critical to see standings, scores and coverage of youth games in the newspapers. The fall schedule of the soccer pro­ gram begins this Saturday with 360 kids ranging from kindergarten to the eighth grade participating in the 5-week season. Dave Storms says the governing board of the YMCA feels strongly that the op­ portunity to play a sport without having to worry about winning and losing is im­ portant to kids. Other YMCA youth pro­ grams such as YBA basketball, floor hockey, and softball have now been pat­ terned after the soccer philosophy. "The problem you have when you keep standings and put adults into a game.” says Storms, "is that it’s very hard to keep the parents in line — not that all of them get out of line. "Once you get parents or older adults into things, it becomes a different game. You have to be very careful that adults buy into what you're doing." Storms admits that philosophy 99 times out of a 100 is accepted by parents, most of whom don't especially care which team wins and loses as long as their children enjoy playing. Which is as it should be. And which is the reason the YMCA deserves kudos for holding out against the parents who want to sec scores and standings. No win situation?...Any thoughts 1 once entertained of becoming a coach quickly evaporated when I entered the wonderful world of journalism. And this fall is a perfect example of why. Take the case of the Hastings football squad. The team is off to an excellent 2-0 start and possesses realistic Twin Valley title expectations if it can slide past.’ larshall this week. All in all. it should be a pleasant situa­ tion for the coaching staff, but a friend of mine the other day shed somewhat of a pall on the team's slate of affairs. Ht said considering the seriousness with which this town takes its football, if the team eventually wins lhe league it'll be because the players had the talent to do it. And if the team, for whatever reason, stumbles en route to anything less than a championship, it will be because the coaches somehow didn't derive the talent from the assembled ballplayers. It's a no-win situation for the coaches, who deserve more credit than that. The coaches have done an excellent job preparing the 1986 Saxon team for a genuine run at the school’s first football title since 1979. The guess here is that the still-young Hastings will lose to the more veteran Marshall team, ft's no guess, however, that before the evening ends the Red­ skins will have realized they were in a ballgame. And much of that credit should go to the coaches. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 18,1986 - Page 9 Bowling results Hasi. MFG. Co. Uague Viking 64: Chrome Room 44'4; Viking II 46; Leftovers 34; Office 40W; Michinc Room 41. High Game. Series - J. Rculoff 525. A. Manin 509. D. Edwards 507. B Hesierlv 202-504 ' Wed. P.M. Alflcns & Assoc. 6-2; Gillons Const. 6-2; Hair Care Center 5-3; Varneys Stables 5-3; Friendly Home Parties 5-3; M & M 4-1' DeLongs Bait & Tackle 3-5; Ari Meade 3-5; Nashville Locker 2-6; Lifestyles 2-6; Handy's Shins 1-3; Mace's Pharmacy 1-3. High Games and Series - S Svoboda 206-533; L Barnum 194-516; B Moody 212-510; O. Gillons 173-487; F. Schneider 184-475; S. Beck 207-449 (her first 200 game ever); V. Slocum 168-461; B. Vrogindewey 168-461; M. Brimmer 171-434; N. Wilson 165-446; I. Clark 157-421: N. Taylor 482; S. Pennington 487; M. Dull 194; D. Brewer 150; B. Hathaway 496. Thursday Midnight Mixed Middle Villa Lanes 2 Plus 1 6-2; The Terminators 5-3; P.W.K 5-3; Who Cares 44; Middvilla Vice 4-4 H.M.F.I.C. 4-4; Echo 4-4; Beer's4-4; I Give Up 3W4W; No Names 3'5; Spare Me 3-5; Me and the Guys 2I4-5W. High Games and Series - W. Morgan 227-542; S. Sherman 533; V. Plants 177; M. Eager 161. Monday Mixers Realty Workl-Hause 8-0; Bob’s Restaurant 7-1; Michelob 6-2; D. Hubei AAA 6-2; Girrbach’s 5-3; Circle Inn 5-3; Trowbridge Ser­ vice 4-4; Hastings Bowl 4-4; Hastings Rower Shop 4-4; Art Meade Sales 4-4; Mexican Connexion 4-4; Cinder Drugs 3-5; Valley Realty 3-5; Riverbend Travel 3-5; Dewey’s Auto Body 2-6; Hallifax Lawn Service 2-6; Sir 'n Her I -7. High Grjnes and Series - D. Kelley 208/225-620; R. Price 181; M. Boston 172; B. Vrogindewey 170/178; P. Dakin 174; B. Jones 180; S. Trowbridge 184; S. Hanford 516. Splits Converted - K. Hanford 2-7; S. Trowbridge 4-10. Sunday Nite Mixed Hooter Crew 7-1; Unpredictable* 6-2; Toads 6-2; Something Nat. 5-3; Alley Cats 5-3; A-Team 5-3; Family Force 5-3; Gutter Dusters 4-4; Chug-a Lugs 4-1; Hot Shots 4-4; Really Rottons 3-5; Quality Spirits 3-5; K-M Asphalt-Rescaling 2'4-5'A; White Lightning 2W-5I6; Pin Busters 2W-1W; Elbow Benders 2-6; Mas-Pas 1 *4-6'4; Big Four 0-4. Womens High Game and Scries - L Tilley 192-547; C. Smith 189-485; J. Ogden 166-444; S. Vandcnburg 192; M.K. Snyder 175; B. Wilson 173; D. Snyder 164; J. Smith 161; B. Behmdt 159; L. Stamm 156; P. Lake 54; A. Ward 156; J. Ogden 153; J. Martz 147; T. Joppie 137; J. Ogden 136; D. Cole 131; P. Godbey 130; T. Friend 130. Mens High Game and Series - R Little 219-194-195-608; R Ogden 202-559; R Blough 199-249; W. Hass 200-547; K. Stahl 207-529; M. Tilley 200-524; D Stamm 197; R. Ogden 193; W. Friend Jr. 193; C. Wilson 181; M. Cole 181; W. Friend Sr. 180; B. Lake 178; C. Haywood 176; M. Loftus 173­ J. Dezess 173; S. Wilkins 170; R. Snydei 166; R. Ward 165; D. Smith 161; W. Robins 152; E. Behmdt 145; J. Smith 132. Tuesday Mixed Marsh’s Refrigeration 8-0; Floral Design 5-3; Hastings City Bank 5-3; Moore Sales 5-3; Neil’s Restaurant 4W-3I6; Unpredictables 4-4; Formula Realty 3-5; Hastings Fiber Glass 3-5; C.J.’s 3-5: Riverbend Travel 3-5; Hallifax Snowplowing 2tt-5W; Lewis Realty 2-6. High Games and Series Men - P. Ander­ son 188-494; D. Castelein 207-510; J. Vliek 192-511; R. Eaton 180-509; J. Eaton 174; G. Hanse 201-514; D. King 535; D. Smith 175- 489; B. Lake 215-539; D. Everett 484; D. Keast 188; D. Ruthruff 201; M. Norris 221-545; D. Daniels 247-617; J. Harris 183-491. High Games and Series Women - F. Ruthniff 167; S. Hanford 164; D. Slovinski 176- 449; D. Castelein 500; N. Eaton 190; G. Vliek 186-453; L. Morey 171; P. Higgins 141-390; D. Sinclair 172-439; B. Johnson 185-497; P. Verus 145-393; D. Daniels 162; L. Moore 165; V. Langford 384. Splits Converted - J. Woods 6-10; P. Hig­ gins 3-10 and 5-10. Thurs. A.M. Gillions Const. 6; Slow Pokes 6; Russ s Gals 5%; Lillys Alley 5; Mode O’Day 5; Irene’s 4%: Provincial 4; Leftovers 4; Bosleys 3; Kellers Apts. 2; Hummers 2; D. & S. Machine 1. High Games and Series - S. Vandcnburg 198-542; M. Snyder 203-531; L. Bahs 191-524; S. Johnson 221-5CM; T. Juppie 159-448; 'L. Stamm 182-138: A. Eaton 156-462. Good Games - P. Fisher 182; M. Mullins 150; B. Moody 173; K. Forman 170; C. Stuart 152; S. Pennington 180; C. Benner 142. State gears up for autumn color blaze Experts say it's too early to tell how soon or how spectacular the blaze of autumn color will be this year in Michigan. Just cross your fingers and hope it doesn't freeze. “Jack Frost has a reputation for bringing about color, but that's not really true," sad Melvin R. Koelling, a forestry professor at Michigan State University. "Frost will kill that leaf. "What we don't want is cloudy, wet, dreary kind of weather.* The last three months were slightly cooler than usual WORDS FOR THE Y’s Freshmen gridders blast by Hillsdale in Michigan, according to the Hastings Freshmen Football Team L?a,cd Hillsdale 46-8 last Thursdas at Johnson Field. ^axon Pride" dominated the game Adult Women’s Volleyball League Any Women who would still like to play in the YMCA and Youth Council’s Fall volleyball league, must call the YMCA office. 9454574 no later than Monday Scptcmb-.r opening kickoff. Jamie Murphs vanT 7 touchdou n' and rushed for over 200 > r s. Jay Thompson caught a 45 yd. touch *n pass from Scott Hubbert to top off the M on scor'ng- A 45 yd. pass from Jamie ? jphy to Scott Hubbert set up Murphy’s last 22. Teams will be taken on a first come first served basis. League play begins on Monday Sept. 29 and continues until November 24. Tail Football Anyone who is still interested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Council’s Tail Football program is invited to participate at the Hastings Jr. High Softball fields. For those in The Saxon’s defense, rebounding from a lgh scoring game last Saturdav. did not five “P A touchdown until a 70 yard kickoff ^rurn with under 2 minutes to play. .^nan Turnbull ano Kirk Ziegler led the rndes" 5-3 defense to a very stingy 90 yards allowed. The next game for the frosh is Thursday at 4:30 at Johnson Field against Marshall. grades 3-4. games will be played on Monday, and Saxon golfers take 1st in jamboree BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular video cassettes as they appear in next week’s issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. The Hastings golf team took first place in its first of four conference jamborees by shooting a 315. one stroke better than runncnip Lakeview. Lakeview is currently ranked as the No. 6 team in the state. Match medalist for Hastings was Mark Atkinson, who shot a 77. Andy Mogg carded a 78. Jim Lesick a 79. Dan Willison an 81. and Mike Brown an 84. The team travels to the Lowell Invitational this Saturday and then has its second league meet of the year in Battle Creek on Sept. 22. The Saxons also won a dual meet with Mid­ dleville 166-174. Atkinson was meet medalist with a 39. Mogg shot a 40. Brown 41, and Derek Ferris a 46. National Weather Service. The average daily low temperature from June 1 to August 31 was 67.4 degrees, 1.6 degrees below normal, the weather service said. The average daily high temperature was 78.5 degrees, down from the normal 80.7. But that's no indication of what’s to come, said Jay Hannan, an MSU geography professor who specializes in weather. The next four to six weeks will be the deciding factor, Koelling said. The ideal conditions? Sunny, somewhat dry days mJ Saxons shut out powerful Sturgis Defending league champ Sturgis swept all seven matches in straight sets in shuting out Hastings 7-0 on Monday night. Kelly Flood, Anna Lof us, Beth Huver, Kelly Schneider all lost in singles while the doubles teams of Nancy Vitale-Keely Shay. Kim McCall-Shannon Williams, and Martha Kessenich-Laura Hammond all lost. cool evenings. As the days become shorter and temperatures drop, the production of chlorophyll _ a chemical that makes plants green _ will slow down, Koelling said. The green pigment in leaves will fade, and the qther_color pigments _ such as yellow and J orange _<-will begin to show. Leaves turn red when sugar produced in the leaf is converted Into a red pigment, he said. those in the 5-6 grades on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. Players should wear play clothes, no helmets or pads can be worn. Please listen to WBCH and school an­ nouncements for game cancellation due to bad weather. There is no cost for this activity. Teams will be formed the first day. There is no pre-registration. YMCA-Youth Council’s Cheerleading Clinic Those enrolled in the YMCA Cheerleading Clinic are reminded that they will be cheering at the home Football game on September 26. Third and Fourth graders will cheer during the second quarter and the 5-6 graders during lhe third. Community Notices 17. 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"Cocoon" (CBS-Fox) 12. “Clan of the Cave Bear" (CBS-Fox) 16. “A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: 13. “Automatic Golf (Video Associates) Freddy's Revenge" (Media) 14. “Kathy Smith's Ultimate Video 17. "Clan of the Cave Bear" (CBS-Fox) Workout" (JCI) 18. “Witness" (Paramount) 15. “Target" (CBS-Fox) 19. "Off Beat” (Touchstone) 16. “Mary Poppins" (Disney) 20. “ Alien’ (CBS-Fox) Brought to you exclusively by... LACEY HOMECOMING at Pleasantview School, Sunday, Sept. 28,1986. Potluck dinner al 1pm. Bring own table service & a dish to pass. All Lacey arca residents & exrcsidents welcome. Come & enjoy an afternoon visiting with friends & neighbors. Music Center no W Stall Si, Downtown 945-42*4 Leaves will start changing in mid-September to early October across the Upper Peninsula woodlands and the extreme northern tip of the Lower Peninsula, AAA Michigan predicts. Shades of gold are expected to begin showing from late September to mid-October south of Cheboygan to north of a line from Ludington to Standish, the auto club said in a written release. Autumn colors are expected to peak in the central Lower Peninsula in early and mid-October, and in southern Michigan in midto late October. A variety of trees including maples, oaks, ashes, hickories, beech and hardwood display their unique colors each fall in Michigan, Koelling said. Maples, which usually turn reddish orange, golden or yellow, are abundant in the Upper Peninsula and north vest part o' the Lower Peninsula _ areas known for their do Hi ant fall foliage, he said. "We’re already seeing some signs of fall color," said Sharon Brickman of the Keewanau Peninsula Tourism Council. "You’ll see a red shade here, a yellow tree there." Ms. Brickman said the council has estimated Hole-in-one that about 49,000 tourists will spend the night at Kcewanau Peninsula hotels, cottages and camping grounds in October. Willard Redman of Hastings shot a hole-in-one at Mullenhurst recently. Redman scored his ace on the course’s No. 4 135-yard, par-3 using an 8-iron. Come See Us For Your FALL COLOR TOUR DAY ipottingFm *8.00 Weekdays Kayaks Available Surprise birthday party held for Helen Brown A surprise birthday party, given by her children, was held on Sunday. Sept. 7 at the home of Doug and Diane Neeb. for Mrs Helen (Gordon) Brown. A buffet luncheon was enjoyed by 37 close neighbors and relatives. This was the first time in six years Helen's brothers and sister were togchtcr. They are George Davis from Fowlerville; Arnold Davis from Rives Junction; Lavcm Davis from Sebastian. Fla.; and Win Jones from Lewisville. Texas. Helen and Gordon s children and grand­ children are Rick and Deb Eitman of Grand Rapids and son. Doug and Diane Nccb of Woodland and children. Michelle and Craig and Darrell and Denise at home. The afternoon was spent visiting and Win stayed until Wednesday and she and Helen visited Mrs. Alice Archer at the Van Aly$»ne home near Clarksville and other points of in­ terest as Win used to live there. Put your surplus money in a SAVINGS ACCOUNT, it’ll be safe, increasing at a good rate of interest... and still yours tomorrow, when you’ll be happy you saved it today. If you spend it all, you’ll be right back where you were yesterday, no better off. It’s true-- today's decisions shape tomorrow's living. Why not choose a brighter future for yourself and your family? While you have the chance, put something safely aside and let it get bigger for a better tomorrow. Stow it and grow itl Together .. we can make it happen! WEST STATE at BROADWAY Member F.D.LC. All Deposits Insured up to $100,000.00 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 18,1986 Stockbroker opens Hastings office Hastings office, with hours of Monday's and Thursdays from 10 a.m. io 4 p.m. in Hastings. Dart has a bachelors degree from Central Michigan University, and previously worked with the E.F. Hutton Company. "I look to provide the people here with a local brokerage service at a discount.” Dart said. He and wife. Marilyn live in Charlotte with their daughter. Mandy. 5. The couple owns a cottage in Barry County. Charlotte stockbroker Ric Dart has opened an office at 118 East Court Street in Hastings called First Affiliated Securities. The business, said Dart, is connected to all major exchanges, and offers a variety of financial planning opportunities. Dart also deals in tax free bonds, trusts and various tax shelters, he said. The new Hastings office is a branch of the same business based in Charlotte. Dan said he plans to work out of both the Charlotte and School salaries, Ric Dart of Charlotte has opened a new branch office to his company, First Affiliated Securities in Hastings. continued from page 3 COUNTRY FOLK ART SHOW & SALE. Elect Paid Political Advertlsemenl SEPTEMBER 1 ».2O. 21.19X6 ORAMD RAPIDS. MICH IHTNIUA0T1FUI The Hastings Band Boosters donated a single axle, enclosed trailer worth approx­ imately S2.000 to be used to haul band equip­ ment to performance locations for both the junior high and high school bands. Schoesscl said the trailer can be added to system's insurance policy with only a small increase in premiums. The board accepted the recommendation to award the contract for the Johnson Fieldhouse roofing project to TBR Roofing of Kalamazoo at a base cost of $14,300. which was $4,500 icss than the next lowest bid. Two other bids were turned in. Two alternative projects — replacing any existing rotting boards and replacing any necessary nailers (main boards to which others arc fastened) — were included in the total bids, said Schoesscl. The contractor will replace these boards as needed, said Schoessel. so it is hard to deter­ mine the total cost of the alternative projects. GMND CENTER I M lo Otlowa As*., Exit F77C S. Io Lyon St W. 1 block to Grand Canlar, Naal to Amway Grand Plaza Holal THE LEADING FOLK ART SHOW IN THE COUNTRY FEATURING OVER 100 QUALITY FOLK ARTISANS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY Sat. A Sun. 10 Am. to 5 pm. Adm. >1.00 Friday avonlng. 5 p.m. to • p.m. Adm. 15 00 Grwnod Iranw* and box**. Scber*nschnitto. baaaata; ptarcad lamp shades, country and period tumilure; Windsor chairs, grained and painted furniture; rag rugs, sampters. teddy bears, redware, spongeware, salt glaze stoneware. theoremA traAturs. tinware, blacksmith, carved toys, signs weathervane* decoys. Shaker boxes; pantry boxes, fork art watercolors, standing, •hirhgtgs. tioorcioth*. dummy boards; quilts, country textile*, tireboards: herbal, wreath* and potpourri; candle*, braided and booked rugs, and all country need* lor sale ’Country* Nashville V.F.W. Post 8260 , Hastings student nominated to Hastings High School senior Steve Laubaugh has been nominated to he a member of the McDonald's All American High School Band. With eight years experience as a trumpet player. Steve, the son of Jack and Virginia Laubaugh of 3220 N. Broadway. Hastings, has earned the honor to compete with nearly 5.000 other nominees for membership to the band. Only two outstanding high school seniors from each state will be chosen to participate in the band which is scheduled to perform in the nationally televised Macey's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City; in concert at Chicago's Orchestra Hall. Nov. 29; in the Chicago Christmas parade Nov. 30; the Fiesta Bowl Parade Dec. 31 in Phoenix. Arizona, and the Tournament of Roses New Year's Day Parade in Pasadena. California. Sieve was nominated for the All-American Band on the basis of his musical honors and competitive contest ratings. As a member of the Hastings High School Band, under the direction of Joe LaJovc and Joan Bosscrd-Schroedcr. Steve has captured Division I recognition in district and state solo and ensemble contests. Last year. Steve, who has held the position of first trumpet in the Hastings band for the past three years, was a member of the Kalamazoo Youth Symphonic Band, and will participate as a member again this year. Laubaugh's nomination to the band was an­ nounced at Hastings High School Wednesday by Al Jarvis, operator of the Hastings McDonald's restaurant. "It's a pleasure for us to sec motivated young people get the recognition they deserve." Jarvis said. "We’re proud of Steve because only the best high school musicians in lhe country arc nominated to the All­ American Band." Hastings High School senior Steve Laubaugh, center, a trumpet player with the school band has been nominated to become a member of the McDonald's All-American Band. The announcement was made Wednesday by local McDonald's operator Al Jarvis, (right, presenting certificate) and Joe LaJoye, band director, left. To enter the competition for the band. Laubaugh had to make an audition tape recor­ ding. Final selections for the band will be made in early October. "I feel Steve is a very fine candidate for the band in view of past participation in the solo and ensemble contests where he has done very well as a soloist," said LaJoye. This year marks McDonald's All-American Band program’s 20th anniversary. Every year, band directors across the country are in­ Wine Coolers, abortion top week’s agenda for Michigan state legislature FISH • COD LANSING, Mich. (AP) _ Lawmakers must worth of investments in companies that do business in South Africa. Fish & Chicken Fry decide this week whether to stand firm against state-paid abortions or compromise to avoid a A House committee is at work on a plan to FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 suspension of Medicaid benefits just before an give college students a financial incentive to election. fill teacher shortages. Serving ... 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ADULTS ...*4“ CHILDREN 5-12 ...*2“ In a reprise of action taken before the summer break, the Senate Appropriations Committee last week approved a $1.5 billion proposal to pay a bonus to new instructors Medicaid budget that forbids lhe state from who specialize in needed subject areas, such as paying for poor women's abortions. science and mathematics, or who agree to work That strategy was attempted in July. toScAo-O-t- A subcommittee of lhe House Colleges and Universities Committee is examining a in an area having difficulty attracting teachers. The Legislature tied all 1986-87 Medicaid spending to the abortion question. Gov. James A bill ready for a House vole would require officials to check the financial records of Blanchard vetoed the Medicaid section of next lottery winners and deduct debts to the state, year’s Department of Social Services budget such as taxes owed, from the lottery check. vited to nominate two of their finest musicians to the band. From the 5,000 nominations received, only 104 students, two from each state and the District of Columbia, plus one member each from the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, will be selected to represent their hometowns in the All-American Band. "I fell pretty excited about it,” noted Steve. Selection to the All-American Band enables a student to be eligible for music scholarships awarded by the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston; Rice University, Houston; the National Music Camp, Interlochen, Michigan; and the Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music, Winchester, Virginia. All euphoniums, sousaphones, percussion, combo keyboards and other curnbo in­ struments used by the McDohnald's All­ American Band are provided through the Musical Instrument Division of Yamaha In­ ternational Corporation: All travel, lodging and meal expenses for lhe band and staff arc paid by McDonald's corporation. McDonald's is the world's leading food ser­ vice organization, serving 19 million people a day in more than 9,000 restaurants in 41 countries. Seventy-five percent of McDonald’s restaurants arc locally owned and operated by independent entrepencu.s. McDonald's is one of 30 companies which comprise the Dow Jones International Average. No action was taken during the summer, but the issue is becoming more urgent as the SUBSCRIPTION SPECIAL 1985-86 budget year draws to a close. 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Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastinos, Michigan 49058 Hastings sixth graders will find themselves in the junior high school next year as a result of a system-wide organizational pattern and facility usage plan recently adopted by the Hastings Board of Education. A planning committee — made up of representatives of parents of fifth and seventh graders, representatives of St. Rose School and representatives of sixth, seventh and eighth grade teachers — has been established to study the transition. Members of that committee include Joyce Biandt. Mitzi Brehm. Tom Brighton. Patricia Cassell. Jack Green. Sandy Greenfield. Carolyn Hammond. Donald Hammond. Mel Hund. John Johnston. Stephen Kelly, Susan Kelly. Cheryl Larabcc. Judy Moskalik. Don Schils. John Scott. Phyllis Usborne. Mary Williams. Steve Youngs. John Zawicrucha and Beverly Zurfacc. In addition to the sixth grade relocation, the adult education and alternative education cesses — now at the high school or at the Algonquin school — will be moved to the Central School Annex. The Algonquin school and lots will then be sold, either separately or together, as .soon a. possible. ATTENDANTS GIFTS SAMPLE BOOKS MAY BE TAKEN OJT OVERNIGHT FOR YOUR SELECTION AT YOUR CONVENIENCE J MW 1152 It. IrsWwzj Ratio. ■•dup« PHONE 945-9554 (Ar*q Code 616) _______ and..._______ Hastings Banner ~ D"0“a ” ""»' Cum, Sme, 1IM - �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 18,1986— Page 11 Murder suspected, continued from page 1 and though she and her family had prepared for the worst, the news was still a "shock . according to Wells' sister Tammy Crawford, 25, of Kalamazoo. “In a way it's a relief and in a way it s not," she said. "We couldn't go on for much longer the way we have for the last two mon­ ths .. . not knowing." Bagley had spent the day helping a friend mow a lawn prior to his disappearance. Crawford said, and was then dropped off by the friend at his father’s house. At 7:32 p.m., Crawford said, Bagley called Wells and told her he was getting a ride back home. Bagley’s brother Jeff, 18, who lives with his father and another brother in his father’s trailer, was the last to see Rick alive, he said. Jeff said his brother had been going back and forth from his father’s trailer to the alleg­ ed drug dealer’s residence. "He was pretty well tanked up," the Dr. Siamak Marzbani of Allegan, left, has Joined the obstetrics and gynecology practice of Dr. Oscar deGoa, right, in Hastings. Gynecologist loins Hastings practice Dr. Oscar deGoa has announced that Dr. Siamak Marzbani will join him in his practice of obstetrics and gynecology beginning September 22. Coming to Hastings after practicing in Allegan for the past year, Marzbani is a graduate of Hillsdale College. He completed his medical training at Guadalajara Universi­ ty, Mexico and Rutgers Medical F-chool in New Jersey, and completed a four year ObGyn residency at St. John’s Hospital in Detroit. "It is with great pleasure that we welcome Dr. Marzbani to Pennock Hospital," noted — Daniel C.-Hamilton, Pennock Hospital presi­ dent. “1 was most impressed by his superb background. The arrival of Dr. Marzbani is the culmination of a lengthy search for so­ meone of his caliber to join the Obstetrics and Gynecology practice in Hastings." Hamilton noted that due to increased liabili­ ty claims against doctors, many in this area have discontinued the service of Caesarean section births. As a result, deGoa and Marz­ bani are the only local physicians who will perform such surgeries. In addition, Hamilton said the two doctors will also choose one day per week to travel to the Delton Medical Clinic and the Cherry Valley family Care center in Middleville to see patients. Dr. deGoa added a large variety of services are available to patients, such as band-aid surgery and possibly laser surgery and more infertility treatment in the near future. His service presently utilizes ultra sound and neo­ natal units as well. "We hope to have our obstetrics unit as good as any in the country," deGoa said. Dr. deGoa also noted by having Dr. Marz­ bani working out of his 1311 West State Street office, the practice can be more beneficial to both doctors by providing them each with ' more time for their families, while still offer­ ing a 24 hour service. Marzbani added that he is pleased to become a part of the Hastings community. "It’s a nice place to live and raise children," he said. Currently residing near Hillsdale with his wife, Rebecca and children, Edmond, 6, Amanda, 4 and Emily, 116, Marzbani plans to make his residence in Hastings. brother said. At about 11 p.m., Bagley came back to his father’s trailer for the last time, Jeff said. "He wanted to go back into town. I told him I’d take him in the morning. That wasn't good enough — he left that night, 1 guess." Jeff said he took his brother to the store to "get some more beer" and then dropped him off in front of the alleged drug dealer’s house. Bagley went inside the house, his brother said, and “That’s the last I seen him.” Other than marijuana, Jeff said, he didn’t think his brother had taken any drugs before being dropped off at the party the last time. Bagley's girlfriend Wells said that Bagley rarely used hard drugs. His association with the alleged drug dealer had been one of childhood friendship, she said. Wells speculated that Bagley might have been “influenced" to take hard drugs. With Bagley's heart condition — he was bom with a hole in his heart, was cured, but later developed heart palpitations, she said — the drugs may have triggered a heart attack. "He might have died right there (at the alleged drug pusher’s house) or took it (the drugs) and wandered off,” she said. But she did not understand how Bagley could have reached the heavily wooded area where his body was discovered, she said. Bagley would have had to detour around the lake to reach the area south of his father's house where he was eventually found, she said. Jeff Bagley said he thought at first that those at the party may have been responsible for his brother’s death. “The ones he was visiting were into cocaine. They’d pretty much do anything when they were high.” The owner of the home and alleged drug dealer "pretty much believes in the devil and stuff like that," Jeff said. “He’s wierd." AUGUST 25. 1986 Common Council mot in regulor tossion, in lhe City Council Chombors. Hostings, Michigan, on Monday. August 25. 1986, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Pro-Tom Josperse presiding. Present at roll call wore: Campbell. Cusack. Gray. Hemerling. Miller. Spackman. Moved by Spackman. sup­ ported by Gray that the min­ utes of the July 28. and August 11, meetings be approved as read, ond signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Spockman that. the excuse of Esther Walton be approved. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Invoices read: Deloitte Haskins and Sells................................. $3,000.00 Duane Hamilton (PkGrt).......................... 20.002.50 Marblehead Lime......... 1 836.62 Miller West Inc.................. 1.620.85 Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Show * Fisher............................. 1.506.00 Yerington Const. (Pk Grt)......................... 11.906.47 Williams $ Works (Pk Grt)......................... 3.869.24 Moved by Spackman, supported by Cusack, that the above in­ voices bo approved as rood. Yeas: Spackman. Miller. Hemerling. Gray. Cusack. Campbell. Absent: Walton. Carried. Moved by Campbell, suppor­ ted by Gray that the Director of Public Services be Delegate and the City Clerk Alternate at the Michigan Municipal Employ­ ees' Retirement System Annual Meeting at Bellaire *^higan on Tuesday. September 23. 1986 with necessary expenses. Y.Ql Compb.ll. Cuwck. Oro,. H.m.rllng. Millor. Spockmon. Abi.nt; Wolloo Cored Movmi by Compb.ll. wpporwl by Croy 'hot rh. from Mor.holl E. Coppoo of Coppon Oil Company ro bury o I M0 gallon .iorog. look of Barry County lumb.r Hom. • Hi»<el fuel be ollowea under the direction of the Fire Chief. Yeas: All b, H.m.r!.^ , gress on the tax revision be re­ ceived and placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Spackman. suppor­ ted by Gray that the letter from Barbara Avery concerning a holo on E. Grand exiling the car wash and bill for $87.36 for damage to her cor be answered by the City Attorney. Yeas: All Absent: Ono. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Miller that the fetter from Hos­ tings House requesting a street light on W. State St. be re­ ferred to the Street Lighting Committee. Yeas: All Absent: Ore. Carried. Public Hearing on the applica­ tion for an industrial Develop­ ment Certificate for Summit Steel at 519 E. Railrood held. Councilporson Gray requested that it be tabled as wo hod not received a letter from the DNR as requested previously. Joel Hoffman of Summit Steel re­ quested that a 12 year abate ment be given rather than 8 years as recommended by the Planning Commission. Council­ man Jasperse stated that Plan­ ning had taken info considera­ tion the number of jobs being created and did not feel it war­ ranted 12 years. Moved by Miller, supported by Spackman that the resolution to approve the application for an Industrial Development Cer­ tificate for Summit Stool bo changed from 5 years as recom­ mended by the Planning Com­ mission to 8 years. Yeas: Campbell, Homerling. Miller. Spockman. Nays: Cusack, Gray. Absent: Walton. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Campbell that the resolution be adopted to approve the appli­ cation for an Industrial Devel­ opment Certificate for Summit Steel for 8 (eight) years. Yeas: Spackman. Miller. Hemorling. Campbell. Nays: Gray. Cusack. Absent: Walton. Carried. Councilman Homerling re­ ported on the petition for curb and gutter repair on Madison & Walnut and stated that no money bod been budgeted. He stated that there were approximately 100 blocks of curb ond gutter that needed to be repaired or replaced and suggested that a lr"g term study be mode to seek financing for such a project and a good solid proposal for the budget by January. Moved by Hemerllng, supported by Spockman that the Street Committee report back by January 1987 with a study on a proposed solution to curb and gutter repair or replacement In the city. Yeas: All Absent: Walton. Carried. Councilperson Spackman re­ ported that there will be a meet­ ing with the E.W. Bliss on Tues­ day. August 26. concerning lhe storm sewer problem at Clin­ ton ond State St. Councilman Campbell staled that the Bliss hod piped into the City storm sewer creating part of the prob­ lem. Moved by Campbell, suppor­ ted by Hemerling that the quarterly fire report for April, May ond June be received and placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Councilman Campbell brought up a problem with Hastings Wrecker Service. Donald Spen­ cer. owner of his building on E. Railrood St. This problem was to come before the Zoning Board of Appeals ond Council hos no vote on it. Moved by Spackman. suppor­ ted by Gray that the House concurrent Resolution No. 994 presented to the City of Has­ tings commemorating the Sesquicentennial be received and a letter of gratitude sent. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Miller that the plaque from lhe House of Representatives Con­ gressional Record celebrating our 150th be received and a letter of thanks sent. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Hemerling that the letter from the White House ond signed by Ronald Reagan commemorating our 150th anniversary be re­ ceived ond placed on the wall. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Campbell, suppor­ ted by Cusack to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. Reod and approved: Sharon Vickery. City Clerk David Jasperse. Mayor Pro-Tern (9-18) aliln u sa-v he caused it.” she said of the ^ged pusher. e f said he had second thoughts about who responsible for his brother's disapdnn>,nCC„ * ?ot ,o thinking about it and 1 it •• ,rcally think they had much to do with ’„i “'d of those at the party. aw_! , ught maybe he (Bagley) left to get __ ,< , m Wendy and would come back later Jeff said. Jeff Mid there was no love lost between his jmily and his brother's girlfriend, and said ells and Bagley had had an argument the d’y Bagley disappeared. WcBs' sister Tammy said Jeff has told more an one version of the events of that evening, uZ™?.,0 P°hcc al one point that his brother naa 'just stepped out (of his dad's trailer) to 6C* a breath of fresh air" when he disappeared. Wells said her boyfriend could neither read nor write because he suffered from a learning tsotder called dyslexia, where messages to me brain get scrambled and victims of the “ease cannut sec words in their proper order, etc. Bagley received “General Assistance" ^elfare benefits and supplemented his income doing everything for the family." Wells’ swer Tammy Crawford said. 4 ‘He was a very sweet person," she said. He did everyone’s errands. He used to take my handicapped cousins fishing." Crawford said the most trouble Bagley got in was a conviction for impaired driving. Her husband Tom Crawford said he was skeptical of speculation that Bagley had decid­ ed to hitchhike back. Crawford said Wells had told Bagley earlier in the day that she would come and pick him up if he needed a ride. Bagley “had rides back to Kalamazoo," Crawford said. "He would have waited. "There’s one thing about Rick — he's very dependable. "You can come and tell me he dropped dead of a heart attack ... and I’d still wonder Bagley's body was taken to Williams Funeral Home in Delton, where arrangements are pending. CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS Any lype property anywhere in Michigan 24 Hours Charlton Park Autumnfest this weekend The public is being invited to celebrate the autumn harvest, during the fourth annual Autumnfest at Charlton Park. The event, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, will be a celebration of home, farm and cultural arts. Domestic and creative crafts of 100 years ago will be demonstrated and explained in the historic buildings while craftsmen sell their handiwork on the village green. A special feature at 2 p.m. Saturday will be an auction to benefit Charlton Park. One of the items to go on the auction block will be a historic dinner for between six to 12 people to be served at the park’s Bristol Inn on a future date of the higest bidder's choice. (See separate story for details). Also to be auctioned are items including a Call Free 1 800 292 1550 Mr. Coffeemaker, a ladies watch, floral ar­ rangements, socket sets, three-face cord of wood, a handmade quilt rack, hunting bows, a historic quilt, office furniture, a rug, and numerous gift certificates ranging from free dinners to golf games and merchandise from area businesses. On Sunday a new quilt will be given away in a drawing. Old fashioned highlights of Autumnfest will include an apple cider press, a still on the hill, grist mill, blacksmithing, a spelling bee and much more. Christmas items will be available as well as a flea market Admission is free on Saturday. Sunday ad­ mission is S3 for adults (16 and over) and children are free. SERVICE DIRECTORY First National Acceptance Co. BUSINESS MACHINES' The HASTINGS BANNER - C»ll(S16)94M051 HELP WANTED TRAVEL COUNSELOR SBliASSFF'JEO AOS SALES __ and SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES Lyle L. Thomas Phone 946-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Legal Notice COMMON COUNCM. UD^h!!'SiiCOncurred' "Whcn a storm comes Miscellaneous Help Wanted Farm ENROLL FOR FALL CLAS­ SES: Tap, ballet, modern jazz, acrobatics, tumbling. Darlene’s Studio of Dance call 945-4431 or 948-8601 HELP WANTED: Dentil assistant Our busy dental office is looking for an enthusiastic, organized, chairside assistant 2 to 4 days, Monday thru Thurs­ day. Benefits. Experiece preferred but will train the right pcron. Please send resume to Gerald Liciri, D.D.S, 1032 4th Ave., Lake Odessa, MI 48849. 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Mailings, Mich. 49058 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sarrica Hours; Monday 8 to B Tuesday Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA KT1I GM QUALITY J SERVICE PARTS |^J| HASTINGS AREA LEO BLANCK Phone (616) 948-2286 Eves. & weekends FDR A GOOD NIGHT TONIGHT AND A BETTER DA V TOMORROWSLEEP THE NEW AMERICAN WAY'_____ CENlUl MOTORS PUTS MVISION Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! �Page 12- The Hastings Banner- Thursday. September 18.1986 LtarieS Betty Rose Shepard LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Betty Rose Shepard, 58, of 4173 Brown Rd., Lake Odessa died Monday, Sept. 15 1986 at her residence. Mrs. Shepard was bom May 14, 1928 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Forest and Leona (Francisco-Collins) Stair. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1946. She married Perry Shepard on April 4, 1947 in Lake Odessa, he preceded her in death November 1984. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Odessa. She had been employed with J.C. Penny’s in Hastings and Stekettce's in Grand Rapids. Surviving are her children; Rick and Chris Shepard of Hastings; Renee and Jeff Speas of Lake Odessa; Ron Shepard and his fiancee Margi Edwards of Lake Odessa; Randy Shepard and his fiancee Lori Baker of Portland; four granddaughters, Missy and Teresa Shepard, Tanya Minis and Cassandra Edwards; one brother. Jack Stair of Florida; two sisters, Mrs. Arnold (Beverly) Daniels of Vermontville, and Mrs,. Robert (Shirley) Herbstreilh of Lake Odessa; several nieces and nephews. One brother, Forest. Jr. preceded her in death in 1973. Funeral services will be held I p.m. Thurs­ day, Sept. 18 at Koops Funeral Chapel with Rev. George Speas officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. John Roth LAKE ODESSA - Mr. John Rolh. 85. of 754 Washington Blvd.. Lake Odessa, died Tuesday. Sept. 16. 1986 at his residence. He was bom in Eureka. III. June 24. 1901 the son of Joseph and Lena (Zoss) Roth. He was rais­ ed and attended school in Illinois. He married Beulah Doward January 20. 1926 in Bloomington. III. They lived and farmed near Deer Creek. Illinois until 1961 when he retired and moved to Lake Odessa. He was a member of the Calvary United Brethren Church Lake Odessa. He is survived by six daughters Mrs. John (Arietta) Bare of Mt. Pleasant, la., Mrs. Donald (Dolores) Zook, of Burr Oak. Mrs. Vcrlin (Audrey) Kaufman of Grand Rapids. Mrs. Walfred (Gloria) Hakala of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Charles (Beverly) Gauwitz. Metamora, Ill., Mrs. Donald (Sharon) Britten of Lansing, two sisters Mrs. Amos (Phoebe) Roth of Milford. Neb. and Mrs. Alma Zehrof Morton, 111., one brother Joseph Roth of Eureka. Ill; 15 grandchildren. 14 great­ grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife Beulah. March 14. 1967; one granddaughter, three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 19, at I p.m. at Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Rev. Leslie Smith and Rev. George Speas officiated. Interment will be in the Lakeside Cemetery Lake Odessa. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. Charles E. Roberts Margaret Sleeper PLAINWELL - Mr. Charles E Robert* 1441 2nd St.. Plainwell. MI passed away Fril day. Sept. 12, 1986 at his home. He was born in Bunno. OH. May 20, 1905, the son of George and Minnie Roberts. He was a millwright for Valley Metal, retiring in' 1967 He was a life member of the Plainuc|| Masonic Lodge No. 253. He was preceded jn death by his wife. Irene in 1941; 2 sons. An­ thony in 1965 and Jack in 1977; also 1 sister. Mabie Brower. Surviving are I son and daughter-in-la*. Eugene and Marsha Roberts of Plainwell; । daughter and son-in-law. Sarah and Harrs Newnum of Plainwell; sister. Ester Drewy^ of Vermontville; 11 grandchildren; 14 great­ grandchildren. Memorial services were held Sunday even­ ing 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were Monday. Sept. 15. 1986 at 1 p.m. Rev. Emerson Minor officiated. Burial East Martin Cemetery. Memorials to Masonic Home in Alma. Ml. Arrangements by Marshall-Grcn Plainwell A Golden Rule Funeral Home. Mary E. Brecheisen _ GRAND RAPIDS - Mrs. Margaret Lee Frain Sleeper. 86. of Grand Rapids, formerly of Hastings died Sunday. Sept. 14. 1986 at M.J. Clark Memorial Home. Memorial ser­ vices were held I p.m. Wednesday, at Em­ manuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Rev. Wayne Smith officiated with burial in River­ side Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the church. Mrs. Sleeper was bom September 1. 1900 ,n Grand Rapids the daughter of Clark and Ethel (Mudge) Frain. She was married to John R. Sleeper on June 21. 1930 in Grand Rapids. She taught school in Battle Creek and Athens retiring in 1956. She was a member of Episcopal Church in Hastings, Emmanuel guild and had been a volunteer at the Barry County Medical Facility for many years. Mrs. Sleeper is survived by her sister in law. Mrs. Clark (Susan) Frain of Grand Rapids; two nephews and four great-nephews and nieces. ________________________ Mary E. Brecheisen HASTINGS - Miss Mary E. Brecheisen 66. of 305 S. Hanover St.. Hastings, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1986 at Pennock Hospital Emergency room. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thurs­ day. Sept. 18, at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Mayo will officiate with burial in Freeport Cemetery. Memorials may be made to EBI Breakthru. She was bom December 9, 1919 in Carlton Township. Barry County the daughter of Carl and Lena (Bustance) Brecheisen. and attended Brown School. She was a lifelong Barry County resident living in Hastings since 1963. She was employed by EBI Breakthru. Farm leader has no regrets about handling of PBB crisis CALEDONIA, Mich. (AP) _ Elton Smith, who headed the Michigan Farm Bureau during "The organization took the fanners to heart and addressed their concerns,’’ he said. "As far he held for more than two decades as an organization, we stood it well. The only Smith, who traveled the world and advised presidents in the interests of agriculture, will end 22 years as Fann Bureau president on Dec. 12. NASHVILLE - Mr. Jason F. Labadie, 78, of 104 Lentz St., Nashville, was found dead Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1986. Arrangements are pending at Vogt Chapel-Wren Funeral Homes. regret is that it became a political football. "I guess there’s no blame," he said. "It was just one of those unfortunate mixups." During his tenure. Smith was an advocate of Smith, 75, headed lhe bureau during one of lower price supports and reduced government the slate's most turbulent periods, the PBB intervention in agriculture. “It's not going to do any good to just throw crisis of lhe 1970s. "There was a lot of things learned," the Caledonia resident said Wednesday in a money out there," he said. "We're spending more dow than we ever have and nobody's telephone interview from his Lansing office. "You find how emotion can build up at the happy." Fanners need to manage their own fiscal expense of reason." Polybrominated biphenyl, a fire retardant, affairs and realize they must compete in an was mistakenly mixed with livestock feed in 1973 at mills run by Farm Bureau Services "You’re going to have to make some changes to adapt to progress," he said. contaminated feed was sold statewide arvt international market. Smith said. Smith said he is proudest of Michigan to Public Act 116, which he lobbied for and was the destruction of 30,000 cattle, 13 million enacted a drort* ago. It guarantees that farmera poultry and thousands of other farm animals. pay no more than 7 percent of their income in The chemical worked its way into human food and lingers in virtually all long-time ■real estate taxes. Smith got his taste of fanning on his Michigan Jason F. Labadle during the years of controversy. has few regrets as he prepares to leave the post Inc., a subsidiary of the Fann Bureau. The She is survived by her father, Carl Brecheisen of Hastings, two brothers. John Brecheisen of Coldwater and Lloyd Brecheisen of Woodland, nieces and nephews. membership continued to increase annually one of the nation's worst agricultural disasters, residents. The long-term health effects have not been determined. under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy code, chiefly because of lhe. flood of damage suits filed in the wake of tire disaster. Smith said he is proud of the way the bureau handled the tragedy, and parents' operation in Allegan County. It was there that he took an activist role in agriculture The subsidiary was forced into reorganization points out that and became involved in farming organizations. The Caledonia dairy fanner eventually became Farm Bureau president in 1964. In 1968, Smith became a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation board, a role that took him around the world and put him in contact with the last five directors of the U.S. Agriculture Department Smith* also served as an adviser to former President Ford during an agriculture summit in Switzerland and was on the transition team DISCOVER GREAT TASTE ACROSS THE U.S.A. when President Reagan was first elected. Smith says now is a good time to step down, while he still feels healthy and active and while lhe Farm Bureau is at its peak membership of nearly 100,000. He says he will spend more time on his 900-acre farm in southern Kent County, but will continue to be a public advocate of farmers, He still holds a post on the National Milk Promotion Research Board.< LOCAL BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Call.. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners ©1 Reminder 1 Bonner) (616)945-9554 IT’S A GIRL Bill and Becky Wilson. Nashville. Sept. 9. Kelly Lee. 8:52 p.m.. 6 lbs. 15'A oz. Grand­ parents are Bill and Bonnie Maker and Earl and Loma Wilson all of Nashville. Richard and Christine Smith, Nashville, Sept. 9, 11:49 p.m., 8 lbs. 616 ozs. Michael and Rita Cheney, Delton, Sept. 10, 4:02 a.m., 6 lbs. 14 ozs. Kristine Coon and Brian Snider, Hastings, Sept. 10. 1:43 p.m., 6 lbs.. 13W ozs. Tamara and Thomas Williams, Hastings, Sept. 16, 5:15 a.m., 6 lbs., 1 oz. IT’S A BOY Melissa Blundell and Kendall Goodemoot, Lake Odessa. Sept. 12. 9:04 p.m.. 7 lbs., 6 ozs. TWIN BOYS Brian and Pat Rayner of Lake Odessa, Sept. 5. Joshua Brian was bom at 10:54 a.m. weighing 6 lbs., 10 ozs., Gabriel Brock was bom at 10:56 a.m. weighing 8 lbs., I oz.. Grandparents are Charles and Virginia Rayner and the late Howard and Esther Brock. Where therels aneed, there^saway. The United Vfoy. Thanks to ytxi it works for all of us. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-09-25.pdf 6413701155b51dfa8bf717ee7c00bca7 PDF Text Text NEWS Hastings gridders are home Friday ...wrap Page 8 Page 3 Devoted io uevotea to me the interests Interests oj of Dairy Barry county County since Since lojc 1856 A Delton teenager could have been in­ jured a lot more seriously had she not been wearing a seatbelt when she lost control of her car on Norris Road Mon­ day, Michigan State Police from the Hastings Team report. “This is one of those cases where n»m and dad were tickled that they forc­ ed their kids to wear seatbelts.’ ' Trooper Oreg Fouty said. "If (the driver) had not been wearing a seatbelt she d have been seriously injured." Theresa J. Miller of 6702 Ltadaey Road was treated at Borgess Ho^ital for a broken wrist after she lost control of her car while entering a curve on Norris Road north of Hayward Road at 10 a.m., Fouty said. . Miller’s vehicle ran off the east side of the road and then traveled across the road to the west, rolling onto its side and into a ditch. Fouty said. Fouty said it had been raining during the time of the accident and the pave­ ment was slippery. Miller was ticketed for driving too fast for conditions. Banner Hastings PRICE 25c Police call former Delton man’s death homicide Man cited in Pine Lake Road crash Police are looking at the death of former Delton resident Rick Bagley, 26, as a homicide and are investigating an out-of­ county man in connection with his murder, according to Det. Sgt. Robert Golm of the Michigan State Police Wayland Post. Det. Golm said circumstances surrounding Bagley's July 2 disappearance indicate that his death was not natural. Golm pointed to the location of Bagley's body, which was discovered in a deep woods area a mile from Bagley's father’s Crooked Lake residence, as an indication that Bagley did not just wander off from his father's house and die of a heart attack. Bagley had a heart condition and police speculated after Bagle/'s body was discovered Sept. 14 that Bagley could have tried hitchhiking back to the Kalamazoo apart­ ment he shared with girlfriend Wendy Wells. But. Golm said, "there is nothing to make One driver was injured and the other driver cited for failing to yield the right­ of-way in a two-car crash on the comer of Pine Lake and lundaey roads in southwest Barry County Sept. 17. Barbara E. Pialmonds. 50. of 4350 Cloverdale Rd.. Delton, suffered ab­ dominal injuries as a result of the acci­ dent and was admitted to Borgcas Hospital, where she was released Saturday. Psalmonds was westbound on Pine Lake Road when her car was struck broadside by a pickup driven by Rex Risner. 26. of 5797 Marsh Rd, Shelbyville. Barry County Sheriff's deputies said. Risner was southbound on Liudsey Road at 3:22 p.m. and had stopped at the Pine Lake Road intersection, he told deputies. Risner told police he had looked both ways and was watching a bicycle travel­ ing cast on.Pme Lake when he pulled in­ to the path of Psalmond s vehicle. Risner was issued a ticket for failing io yield. me believe (Bagley’s death) is not a homicide ut this point." Bagley was last seen by his brother Jeff. 18. who lives at the Crooked Lake residence of the brothers’ father. Jeff dropped his brother Rick off at a party being held at the home of an alleged drug dealer down the street from the Bagley. Sr. residence at around 11 p.m. July 2, he said. It was the last time Bagley’s family saw him alive. Sgt. Golm said a man attending the party July 2 who lives outside of Barry County nas been questioned in connection with the case, but police are still "checking out any leads we get." Golm said he doesn’t feel that "there’s any Delton person that’s involved in any way here." The detective is still waiting for a crime lab report on evidence found near Bagley’s body which may or may not give more of an indica­ tion of the cause of death, he said. Because of the degree of the body’s decom­ position. an autopsy was inconclusive on cause of death. Golm said. Only skeletal re­ mains of Bagley's body remained. Bagley is a high school dropout with a lear­ ning disability who was living on welfare at the time of his death, his girlfriend Wells said. Wells and other members of her family con­ ducted a search for Bagley after his disap­ pearance that included offering a $500 reward and plastering posters all over the area where Bagley disappeared. She said after her boyfriend’s body was discovered that she and her family had suspected foul play since Bagley's disappearance. Wells’ brother-in-law Tom Crawford said maybe Bagley "stepped in the v/rong place in the wrong time." Woman crushed between pickups dies A woman crushed between two pickup trucks at an auto dealership.in Delton earlier "Wc determined that the incident was ac­ cidental," Team Commander Lt. Richard Zimmerman said. Harps was bom in Prairieville Township in 1921 Site was retired from Kessler, Inc. in Wayland after 20 years of work. She was preceded in death by husband John in April of 1986. this month died Monday ut Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mary V. Harps. 65. of 147 106th Ave. suf­ fered severe injury to her legs in the accident at Smith and Doster Ford and later died of complications from her injuries, according to Trooper Greg Fouty of the Michigan State Police Hastings Team. Fouty said Harps had taken her pickup truck in for servicing at the dealership September 2 and parked her vehicle outside the service bay doors. Harps was standing in front of her vehicle, facing it, when a pickup truck being backed out of the service bay doors struck her, pinn­ ing her between the two vehicles, Fouty said. Harps’ legs were crushed between the bumbers of the two cars, the trooper said. Harps' daughter told police her mother gave her an account of the accident prior to her death. Harps told her daughter that she was standing in front of the truck, saw it "coming out fast”, and did not have time to move before she was struck. Driver of the other pickup. Smith & Doster employee Sumner J. Howard. 30, of 6764 Maplewood, Delton, told police he was using side mirrors to back up and did not sec the other vehicle or Harps standing there. Howard had exited the service area backward, turning left, or parallel with the building, and only "stopped when he fell the collision”, Fouty said. Dealership owner William Smith told police he was standing a short distance away when the accident occurred and when he saw what had happened, he yelled at Howard to move his vehicle forward. Police issued no citations in the incident. MV teachers ratify contract The Maple Valley Eoucatioo Asaociation has ratified a'new contract giving them a 17 percent pay hike over three years. ’ The MVEA members reached agree­ Mutual honored by agents Hastings Mutual Insurance Company of Hastings has been recognized by the Professional Insurance Agents of Michigan (PIA) for "dedicated and outstanding services in support of the insurance industry." The company was presented an Award of Excellence at PIA's 40th annual convention in Toronto recently. The company was selected for the award from among a field of 10 can­ didates. Marketing Vice President John Ketchum, pictured at right with company President Charles Johnston, attributed the award to "the overall superior attitude of our employees, who perform quality work and provide quality services.” ment with the Board of Education on the master contract after more than 100 hours at the bargaining table. Union President Sharlo< Sours said that the teachers, who had been working without a contract since the start of school August 26, had authorized a work stoppage if a suitable solution was not of­ fered by the board at its September 8 meeting. At that time, the MVEA tentatively approved the board decision to offer the group a 17 percent wage increase over three years, plus e new insurance package. The teachers’ bargaining team met Thursday to ratify the agreement, an ac­ tion that was repealed by the board Monday. County proposes full 5.87 millage levy To maintain basic services, the Barry Coun­ ty Board of Commissioners is proposing to maintain a maximum allowable county millage rate of 5.87 mills when it receives ad­ ditional revenue of about S60.477 from the state’s new four-percent liquor tax and a hotel City drops charges against Spencer tax. The matter will be the subject of a truth in taxation hearing at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday. Oc­ tober 28 in the commissioners’ room on the top floor of the County Annex building next to the courthouse. Criminal misdemeanor charges recently lodged against Hastings Wrecker Service owner Don Spencer for allegedly failing to obey a city stop work order-on a new wrecker service building are being dismissed. City Attorney Richard Shaw said Monday. Shaw said that since the Hastings Zon­ ing Board of Appeals turned down Spencer's request to build his building 12 feet from the road instead of the re­ quired 25. the city’s criminal charges were unnecessary. “The matter is sort of moot now." Shaw said. "We just wanted him (Spencer) to follow the orders of the building inspector." Spencer said Wednesday that he was "very, very happy" to hear that the criminal charges were being dismissed, and said he did not know at this point what he would do about his half-built building, which he cannot work on until the zoning dispute between him and the city is resolved. “I’m looking at my options,” he said. The board could rollback the county millage levy to 5.6219 mills to compensate for the ad­ ditional revenue, if it desired. Levying 5.87 mills will provide an estimated 4.45 percent increase in county operating revenue. However, the county is faced with the possibility of losing federal revenue sharing funds because of proposed federal cuts. She is survived by daughter Judy Kramer of Richland, sons Gary and Robert of Plainwell, two sisters, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Marshall-Grcn Funeral Chapel in Plainwell. Burial was in Prairieville Cemetery. Murderer's lawsuits against county dismissed It appears that convicted murderer Kevin Grote may have come to a dead end in his at­ tempts to sue Barry County. Two lawsuits Grote filed against the county, pertaining to the time he spent in the county jail, have been dismissed. Grote is in prison serving three life terms for murder and robbery of sisters Francis Young and Helen Mott at Young’s Prairieville home in 1982. The Barry County Board of Commissioners learned Tuesday that Grote had failed to file a brief, as of the second deadline, with the U.S. Court of Appeals. And as a result, the court dismissed Grote's appeal of a recent U.S. District Court decision dismissing one of his two lawsuits against the county. Grote had named Sheriff David Wood and Jail Administrator Daniel Dipcrt as defen­ dants in that suit, claiming that he (Grote) did not receive the same treament and recrea­ tional, educational and religious privileges as other inmates when he was housed in the county jail. The board’s attorney, William H. Fallon of Grand Rapids, said in a letter to commis- sioners that it is hypothetically possible that Grote might be able to resurrect an appeal but that it was safe to "conclude that the case is over.” U.S. District Judge Benjamin Gibson has dismissed Grote’s second lawsuit in its entire­ ty against the county. In that suit, Grote claimed he was denied medical needs that were necessary for the care and treatment of an alleged paralysis of his lower extremeties after he slipped in the county jail shower. Grote must appeal Judge Gibson’s decision before Oct. 5. otherwise that case will be clos­ ed, said Fallon who is affiliated with the legal firm of Miller. Johnson, Snell and Cummiskey. Fallon noted that Judge Gibson had denied Grote's request for a court appointed counsel and that Grote appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and that appeal also was dismissed. In his lawsuits. Grote had requested com­ pensation of $250,000 from each of five defendents as a result of the alleged shower accident and $5 million each for alleged punitive damages from Wood and Dipcrt. DRUG ABUSE: A family copes with daughter’s addiction by Mary Warner Editor’s note: The following is the first of a three-part series on drug abuse in BarrsCounty. While names have been changed to protect the identities of those involved, the in­ cidents are true. City fill flush fire hydrants Crews from the city of Hastings will be flushing fire hydrants in all wards on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 and 2. The hydrants are flushed to clear the water mains and may cause water to temporarily appear rusty or discolored. Householders should check the water before washing light colored garments during those days. \ Pagel Seatbelt may have lessened injury l Mexican brothers visit Hastings ipily deals with id’s drug use . "My purpose for coming here." Hannah Jones explained as she extracted a long, thin cigarette from her flower-decorated pack, "is to let other parents know that disaster and trauma can come to anybody and let them know there's something they can do about it." She lit up. inhaled deeply. and let the smoke trail slowly out of her mouth. "Three years ago." she began, “my hus­ band and 1 awoke and realized our youngest daughter was into drugs. "We went through denial. The school had never notified us and her teachers knew it They say they can't accuse the kids because of suits and so forth. We put her in a drug rehabilitation program. Then we got her out. "We kept her home and isolated her and were very cautious with her. because she’s still — well, a drug rehab program for 45 days doesn't rehabilitate the child. “They didn’t tell us she needed been there since November. We're going to transfer her to another unit soon. Wc re going to put her in a center that will give her a skill, so she can go out and earn a living. psychological counseling and that the two — drug rehabilitation and counseling — go together. At that point I was a parent, not a professional. I wanted to believe we could do it alone. We could give her all the love and that was going to cure the problem.' Hannah paused, leaned forward to flif* an ash in the ashtray, and leaned back aga|n- her isolated No cure with people "It didn't cure the problem." she con­ tinued. "In 10th grade we sent her backto school temporarily. We ended up in another we didn’t drug rehab. She ran away from it. "We brought her back. Kept her home "Last September wc started her back in "In November she OD'd. "On my medication. "She’s now in a psychiatric hospital- school. s ,we found even know. "You sec. there was brain damage. She has the IQ of a sixth grader right now. "Some of it will come back. Some of it will never come back. "It’s all those years of being drugged up." she explained, taking a sip of coffee and hur­ riedly flicking a tear from her check. Hannah lit another cigarette. She had come to say that there was not enough support for parents of troubled children, she explained. Even though she and some other parents had started a local chapter of Tough Love, a support group, it wasn’t enough, she said. Nothing had prepared her for what her family had had to endure during the past four years of her teenage daughter's drug addiction. Trouble brews Maria started using drugs in the seventh grade, Hannah said, although factors leading to her use of drugs were present much earlier. "Maria’s father has a drinking problem,” Hannah explained. "You will find that kind of problem in many of these cases." Maria's father Merle started drinking after Hannah's father died, she said. "Watching somebody die of cancer was more than Merle could deal with." Hannah said. "My dad was only 54. So it was like — this man is young." Merle was 25 at the time, she said. "We moved to Hastings after my dad's death. After Maria and my other daughter Cindy were both in school. I went to work as a Continued on page 10 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 25,1986 . Custom Gowns by Jill Bridal Gowns Bridesmaids Flowergirl Mother of Bride Special Occasions Veils Custom Made Especially for You Phone - 948-2054 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP INVITATION TO BID Prairieville Township hereby Invites bids for snow removal for the Township Hall parking lot, mall box and Cemetery for the winter of 1986-87. Bids are to be submitted by October 7, 1986 at 5:00 p.m. with proof of liability insurance attached. We reserve the right to reject all bids. For more information phone... Roy Reck, Jan Arnold or Darlene Vickery at 623-2664,10115 S. Norris Rd.. Delton, Ml 49046 South Jefferson Strbet News EVENTS The annual CROP Wa * starts this Saturday at 9 a.m. in Hastings. Gather your friends, get some pledges and join in the fun. To get you started, Little Bucky has pledged 10’ a mile for everyone who walks, runs, jogs or crawls the route. Remember that 25% of the money collected goes to Love, Inc. and the remainder to help feed the hungry worldwide. And, best of all, If over twelve thousand dollars is collec­ ted, Steve Reid will shave of' his scraggfy beard and get a haircut. The Health Department Is sponsoring a Community Baby Health Fair next Tuesday from 11 until 3 at the com­ munity building in Hastings. Babies, mothers and mothers-to-be are Invited to attend and learn. International Whistle Off Contest Sept. 27-28. Whistle us a tune at Bosley's this week and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. The Junior Volunteers from Pennock Hospital are selling candy to raise money for hospital beds. If they don't contact you, call Pennock to place your order. 5. Ancestor Appreciation Day - Septem­ ber 27. Write us a story about one of your ancestors this week and we will trade you a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 10) 6. “I Can Cope" classes begin Septem­ ber 29 for eight consecutive Mondays. These classes show you and your family how to live with cancer. Call Karen Marr at 945-3451 or the Cancer Society at 945-4107 to register. There Is no charge. The first Market Days event takes place this Saturday at the community building. Vendors will be selling any­ thing and everything at this monthly sale. 8. International Banana Festival - Sep­ tember 24-25. Bring us something homemade using a banana this week and we will give you a $4.00 gift certificate. The best tasting or most original gets another $5.00 certificate. (Umlt 10) 9. The Hastings Public Library Is looking for people to sponsor magazines at the Library. They turned down Little Bucky's choices, the titles of which we can't print here, but the South Jeffer­ son Street News decided to sponsor TIME, the weekly newsmagazine which covers the news of the world that we don't have room for In the South Jefferson Street News. 10. Don’t forget the Farmers Market sells fresh produce on Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 until 1 at the fair­ grounds In Hastings. 11. You can solve all of your electrical problems by shopping at DJ. Electric on South Jefferson Street in Down­ town Hastings. 12. Confucius* Birthday - Sept. 28. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky celebrates Al Capp’s Birthday (September 28) by having a $1.99 sale this week. People pursue the Buck’s specials like Daisy Mae chased after U’l Abner. You can catch his specials each week In our Remin­ der ad. Relive your childhood In our Candy Department this week. We have Bee­ mans, Clove and Black Jack gum, back for a limited time. 3. Our Health Caro Department has row­ ing machines, exercise bikes and pedaler exercisers to help you get in shape. Wednesday Is Double Print Day at Bosley's. 5. Bosley's well stocked Vitamin Depart­ ment has Vitamin C on sale this week. See our Reminder ad for details. 6. Park Free when shopping Downtown Hastings. V____ _______________________________________ (~QUOTE: "Those who know ths truth are not squat to those who lore It” — Confucius (S51-479 B.C.) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been mode 11. ihe conditions of o certain mor­ tgage mode by Floyd M. Scott, Jr. and Donna L. Scott of 507 Eogle Point. Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849. to Union Bank, of 933 Fourth Avenue. Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849 dated March 21. 1985. recorded April 9. 1985, in liber 421 of Mortgages, page 710. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Borry County. Michigan, and said default hav­ ing continued for more than thir­ ty (30) days, and the said Mor­ tgagee having elected to declare the full amount secured by said mortgage immediately due and payable, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date of this notice for principal, interest, ond taxes paid the sum of FORTY-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE AND NO'100 ($41,169.00) DOLLARS, ond no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt secured by sold mortgage, or any port thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said mortgoge hcs become operative: NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that, by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage, and in pursuance of the statute in such case mode and provided, the said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described, or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction to the highest bidder at the east outer door of the Courthouse In the City of Hastings. County of Borry, and State of Michigan, that being the place of holding of the Circuit Court in ond for said coun­ ty, on Thursday, the 30th day of October. 1986, at 11:00 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, and said premises will be sold to pay the aforesaid amount due on said mortgage, together with interest ot the rate of twelve ond one-half (12 ’4%) percent per annum, legal costs, and attorneys fees, ond also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale, which said premises ore describ­ ed in said mortgage os follows, fo-wit: Lots 122. 123. 124. and 125 of Eogle Point Number 4. accor­ ding to the recorded plat thereof os recorded in Liber 3 . of Plots on page 90. The length of the redemption period as provided by law is six (6) months form the date of sale. DATED: September 8. 1986 WELCH. NICHOLS. WATT AND McKAlG By: Stephen C. Watt Attorneys for Mortgagee BUSINESS ADDRESS: 215 West Main Street Ionia, Michigan 48846 (616) 527-0100 MORTGAGEE: Union Bank 933 Fourth Avenue lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 (10-16) County may not be able to fund all of child care probate budget The proposed 1986-87 budget for the Barry County Child Care Probate fund for (he juvenile justice program is about S 100,000 more than its budget this year, and the Barry County Board of Commissioners may not be able io afford the increased costs. Because the program is partially stale fund­ ed. the budget coincides with the state's fiscal year which begins Oct.I. The board on Tuesday agreed to send the proposed child care budget of S469.010 to the sute for its approval, with the understanding that the county has not completed work on its entire '87 budget and may not be able to af­ ford to pay for the projected increased costs. The county's fiscal year begins Jan. I. An increase in the number of serious juvenile deliqucncy cases in the county is the reason why Court Administrator Robert F. Nida requested such a large budget, said Commissioner Ted McKelvey, the board's finance chairman. By not being able to afford the budget in­ crease. "this means there are kids that arc not going to be placed where they should be." said Board Chairman Carolyn Coleman. ’*$100,000 more is more than wc can manage," McKelvey told the board. "...We’ll do well to keep the (juvenile) budget at last year's level...He (Nida) will do the best he can with the funds wc give him." After the meeting McKelvey said ihe state is supposed to be paying 50 percent of the local juvenile budget but instead has put a cap of $110,938 on its allocation. "He (Nida) is expecting $357,672 from the county...but we're not going to be able to come up with it.’’ Nida told the board's finance committee that his budget might be lower if the Philip H. Mitchell House, a residential treatment facili­ ty for delinquent county youth, was reopened. However. McKelvey said there was no guarantee the Mitchell House, located in Hastings, could reduce the costs. The county board closed Mitchell House in the fall of 1984 because it was no longer cost efficient to operate at that time because there were not enough delinquent youth who needed those services. In a related matter Tuesday, the board ask­ ed County Coordinator Judy Peterson to ex­ plore options of what the board should do with Mitchell House. Those options could include renting the dwelling or selling it and putting the proceeds aside for possibly building a new facility to serve delinquent needs. If Mitchell House is reopened it would cost about $26,000 just to make ihe home barrier free and redesign the facility to allow for in­ creased occupancy. Nida said several months ago. Jersey dairy building razed Repairs, painting of county courthouse, buildings approved The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved spending up to $29,000 for minor exterior repairs and painting of trim on the county courthouse and annex buildings. The board's property committee recom­ mended exterior painting at the annex building along with replacing rotted wooden Delton boy runs into rear of semi truck An eleven-year-old Delton boy escaped serious injury Monday when his bicycle struck the rear end of a semitrailer truck on M-43 north of Sprague Road. Barry Township police said Andrew Buckhannon was proceeding nonh on M-43 on his bicycle at 3:38 p.m. when he rearended a semi parked along the cast edge of the road. Driver of the truck, Richard Hudon II of Battle Creek, had just climbed into the truck cab when the accident occurred. Police said Buckhannon suffered a bloody flOSC. Meeting of September 2, 1986 colled to order at 7:30 p.m. All board members present. Letters from Hope and Proireiville Townships on sole of 1963 Ford Fire Truck at B.P.H. Fire Dept. Both townships hod voted to allow Prairieville Township to purchase this truck for $3,000,00 as agreed on by the three township supervisors, Again discussed the disposal of junk cars. These con be taken to Kalamazoo where they pay $20.00 a ton and they need the title. Daniels said it would cost obout $30.00 for him to take them to Kalamazoo. Supervisor, clerk and treasurer will attend District Meetings in Kalamazoo on Sept. 23. 1986. Voted not to collect the 1 % ad­ ministrative fee on the 1986 taxes. Voted to collect the 3% penal­ ty fee on the 1986 taxes. Voted to roll back the 1986 faxes due to Headlee and Truth in Taxation. Residents from E. Shore Dr.. Crooked Lake were asking for our help with the noise, speed, threats, garbage ond septic systems in their area. The police chief stated that they would hove to be willing to sign complaints against the offenders. Moved to pay bills as read. General Fund $23.118.15. Police Fund $1,317.14. Fed. Rev. Shor­ ing $10,000.00. and Hickory Fire $910.36. Meeting adjourned ot 10:00 DENTURES C0MH.HE 0E»TU»ES395 s295 •All tislh ind matirUli used mitt the high sttndtrdi sei by Ihe Amttictn Dentil A»i’n. *Our en premises lib provides indhriduil end eflicienl service. *Frpe denture consultation and elimination. (616)455-0810 •l.D. Himebaugh DOS •DD.WhrtiDDS •G. Manctwicz DOS The International Order ot the Golden Rule has announced that Wren Funeral Home in Hastings is beginning its 23rd consecutive year with the Order. They were again chosen to be part of the Order's association of reputable funeral homes throughout the United States and Canada. To make their membership possible. Wren Funeral Home had to receive written recom­ mendations from local residents, clergy and other area funeral directors. Only those funeral homes that meet strict professional standards of service to their respective com­ munities are allowed to join the Order of the Golden Rule, which now has over 1.500 members. Executive Director of the Order Dale L. Rollings explained that. "Wren Funeral Home has continually shown the utmost degree of compassion and professionalism to this community. Our membership has never been for sale. It has been earned through performance." USED EQUIPMENT 1975 1981 1982 1972 1972 1979 JD 4430 • 3525 hrs. Case 1690 - 1041 hrs JD 4640 - 3140 hr. IHC 1466 - 4590 hrs IHC 354 gas - i386 hrs. JD 4400 Diesel • 1020 hrs. Time changes most things, but not our commitment to the peo­ ple of Barry County. That has remained unchanged for the 100 years we’ve been doing business. Quality and reliable service is not only our commitment it’s Hastings City Bank. JD 3800 Forage Chopper 2330 44th St. S.E., Grand Rapids safe and sound banking OSLEY PHRRITIRCY Wren Funeral Home begins 23rd year with Order As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Hastings City Bank, we re-affirm our commitment to this area. Over the years Hastings City Bank has grown to be a leading bank in Barry County; by basing our reputation on solid, steady growth and time proven principles. (9-25) PARTIAL DENTURE Commissioner Rae M. Hoarc said the carpeting is needed as a "safety factor because tile (in the building) is coming loose. The board also approved alloting funds for a new dictaphone system for probate court at a cost of $4,049.40 and funds for the county sheriff s department to purchase a used snow plow for a dept, jeep for $200 and a used typewriter for $350. Not anymore. LOIS BROMLEY. Clerk Attested to by: WILLIAM B. WOOER. Supervisor S225 trim and repairing caves. The trim on the courthouse building is also slated for painting and the exterior doors arc to receive a new coat of varnish. In other action, the board accepted the low bid of $887.34 from Miller's Carpet of Hastings for new carpeting for the hallway, stairs, and ladies restroom m the annex building. 100 years ago, you could have called us a new bank on the block BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD MINUTES UPPER GESTURE The former Hastings Jersey Dairy building, later the local distribution center for Lockshore Farms, Inc. of Kalamazoo, fell victim to the wrecking ball last week. The 38-year-old structure had seen better days, according to Riverbend Travel Agency owner Dorothy Conklin, who had the building torn down because it was a safety hazard, she said. The Lockshore building sat on property behind the travel agency on State Street in Hastings. The building started out as a milk processing plant, Hastings resident William Ransom said, but was later only used to distribute Lockshore Products. Ransom used to be one of Hastings’ milkmen. He would deliver Lockshore products door to door and “put them anywhere you wanted them.” EQUAL IOOSIIC LENDER �The Hastings Banner- Thursday. September25,1986 — Paged Exchange students come from big Mexican city by Kathleen Scott George and Sergio Goytortua come to Hastings from Guadalajara. Mexico, a city of 2.350.000 people. It’s no wonder they enjoy the quiet, the trees, the “cheeps” (chipmunks), the lakes and the clean air the rural midwestem town has to offer. “I’m happy. I'm very happy here. We have a nice family,” says Sergiu, the younger of the two brothers who arc staying with Jack and Mary Brown at 1009 S. Jefferson. The two are here independently: they arc not affiliated with any foreign student organization like many exchange students are. The boys’ family — which includes their parents and an older brother — hosted the Browns’ son. Mike, while he was studying in Guadalajara through Albion College. While he was there. 18-ycar-old George mentioned that he would like to go to the United States, but says he didn’t think he really would be able to. “I thought, maybe he can tell me some pro­ grams and maybe I can come, but I never thought 1 (would) come to Hastings, to this house," says George. "It was a surprise." When the younger Brown returned home, he discussed the matter with his parents and phoned the boys inviting them to stay at his home for the school year. They arrived on July 10 and since have learned a lot about the U.S., especially its language. George had had one year of English while in Mexico and Sergio, having had none, is rapidly learning along the way. "I try," says the 17-year-old. They say the hardest parts about school are fast-talking teachers and not knowing some words, but they say they enjoy school and arc frequently assisted by other student: and the teachers. Both are first-string players on the Hastings soccer team. Because their school and com­ munity offered no athletics, they were not on any organized team, but instead played neighborhood games with friends. Besides soccer, the two play the guitar and sing together for pleasure and recently played for the concert choir class in which they are both enrolled. George says they arc now learning to read music; that they play by car and have had no lessons. As might be expected, the cities of Guadala­ jara and Hastings, while in neighboring coun­ ties. arc worlds apart in way of life. Dif­ ferences start with the weather. Their host mother. Mary, said in late August when the weather was cold, they came downstairs in the morning and were quite con- County board wants state to re-route M-43 around Gull Lake The section of M-43 that winds around the northern tip of Gull Lake should be re-routed to bypass a series of dangerous curves, accor­ ding to a resolution adopted Tuesday by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The trecherous curves have a high accident rate documented by numerous serious in­ juries. death and property damage over the years. The subject of the curves surfaced at the county board meeting when Commissioner Rae M. Hoare asked commissioners to sup­ port Prairieville Township's request to the Michigan Department of Transportation seek­ ing a lower posted speed limit of 35 mph on the Gull Lake stretch of M-43. The speed limit is currently 55. Several curves have a suggested 35 mph limit which local and coun­ ty law enforcement agencies cannot enforce. However, commissioners went one step further than Prairieville Township's request and decided to ask the state's transportation department to conduct a study into the possibility of rerouting the curvy portion of M-43 between the Kalamazoo County-Barry County line and the junction with Sheffield Rd in the interim, commissioners want the transportation department to lower the posted limit to 35 mph in that area. "I think the road should be re-routed,” said Commissioner Ted McKelvey. Hoare agreed, saying. "It is a deadly area." The area at the north end of Gull Lake and adjacent to M-43 is a heavily congested area with numerous residential, commercial and public properties on either side of the right of way. Requests by Prairieville Township of­ ficials to have the speed limit reduced in that area have been denied by the state highway department. After an August head-on crash on the Gull Lake stretch between a car and a van. sending a woman to the hospital with multiple injuries. Prairieville Police Chief Tom Pennock once again called public attention to the need for reduced speeds along the Gull Lake section of M-43. The county board's resolution also will be sent to the State Legislature. PUBLIC OPINION: Where’s your favorite spot to view beautiful fall colors? Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It can happen anywhere... Jeff Fisher Albert Stanton Angela Ferrera Sheila Demutt Here’s the Question: Question: Mother Nature's paint brush has already begun to glaze Barry County trees with gorgeous shades of reds, golds and browns. The first day of fall arrived Monday and Banner reporters asked folks to share the location of their favorite local places to view autumn's beauty. Russell Brower, Winterhaven. FL. who is visiting his daughter, a local resident: "The colors in the Charlton Park area and north of Hastings on State Rd. arc some of the most beautiful. They're always as nice as any we've seen. Jeff Fisher, Hastings: Hiking in the area by Graves Hill off old Gun Lake Rd. is one of his favorite spots. Jeff adds that another delightful color tour is along A-42. “Just take A-42 and when you get to places where you can overlook the trees, it’s gorgeous. . . Another breathtaking spot is in the Lowell area where they have the covered bridges...The Shaw Lake area is real pretty, about two miles out of Middleville. Albert Stanton, Hastings — "One of my most favorite places is driving home every night along Cook Road. I think it's one of the prettiest areas in Barry County." He adds that he prefers an overcist, rainy day to view fall colors because "when it s raining, it adds to the texture and color. there." Charlotte Heath. Hastings: "Across Lake Algonquin is a beautiful view. But. there arc other places just as pretty Angela Ferrera. Detroit — "1 was driving up M-37 from Battle Creek and that was kind of pretty. The colors are starting to come through. My favorite place to go in Michigan is Grayling. The trees seem to be taller Sheila Demutt, Middleville — "Down Heath Road is my favorite place It’s a win­ ding road. It’s got a lot cf colors ” Drug abuse can be frightening. The story outlined in the first of our three-pan scries on drug abuse is frightening because it didn’t happen in New York. Los Angeles. Chicago or even Kalamazoo. It happened in Barry County. It can happen anywhere. President and Mrs. Reagan placed a new, higher priority on stamping out drugs in this country when they went on national television last week. The timing of their speech was a convenient coincidence to our series of articles, which has been in preparation for several months. It not only increased the interest in this kind of series on drug abuse, but it also made new information available to us through Associated Press. Many are aware of the problems of drug abuse in Barry County. David Chadderdon, director of the Barry County Substance Abuse Service, says that his office had 300 people in treatment during the last fiscal year. Treatment was given for alcohol abuse and other drugs. Chadderdon said that half of the people with alcohol pro­ blems also have problems with another drug. Marijuana, speed (amphetamines) and cocaine lead the list, ranking in that order. The Banner’s series of articles, while they may shock you, are in­ tended to educate you about problems of drug abuse. They can hap­ pen anywhere. George (left) and Sergio (Serge) Goytortua are two exchange student brothers from mexico staying with Jack and Mary Brown in Hastings. Besides playing the guitar together, the two also play soccer on the Saxon varisty team. ccmcd about the temperature and wanted » know what had happened, why it was like winter. George says the temperature only drops below 10 degrees centigrade or 50 degrees farenheit during winter. Neither have seen snow. They recently went to Mackinac Bridge and went swimming in Lake Michigan. "The water was incredibly cold,” »ys George with a smile, adding "Michigan is • beautiful state.” The two say the lifestyle here is faster paced and that people are much more punctual than in Mexico. "If someone says three o'clock, they are ready at three o’clock, not later." says George. "In Mexico in school, we can be late. If wc gel there two minutes or three minutes late, that's okay, but here you mu>i be on time." “The people who work in stores are more helpful. The stores arc more practical, where you pay. the doors, the parking.” says George, whose father owns a clothing store. George has already graduated from high school and attended college at a university in Guadalajara for eight months and is planning on a career in tourism administration. Sergio, who has one more year of high school when he returns, will also attend college, possiblystudying communications. The two are looking forward to the rest of the sc'nool year and expect to learn the English language well within the next month or two. They both enjoy traveling and hope to sec more of the nearby states during their stay. Apartment dwellers in Middleville evicted while company makes repairs by Mary Warner The 72 tenants of Country Club Estates in Hastings and Thomapplc Estates in Mid­ dleville have been ordered to move out tem­ porarily while new owners of the complexes remodel the buildings. Some residents of the apartments area', very- happy with the temporary eviction, they say. while others are looking forward to refurbished apartments. "1 feel that there really should have been a little more notice," former Country Club Estates resident manager Carole Patterson said. "When it’s something as drastic as mov­ ing. people are trying to find housing in a place wnere living quarters are already hird to find." Sixteen of Country Club Estate's 48 tenants and all of Thomapplc Estate's 24 tenants must be out of their apartments by Oct. I. Sixteen more have been ordered out of the Hastings complex by Nov. I, and the remain­ ing 16 by Dec. 1. New owners of the complexes. Manage­ ment Resources Development of East Lans­ ing. say the temporary evictions are necessary for safety and other reasons, and say tenants will be back in their original apartments within two months of when they left. The Lansing company acquired the proper­ ty from Grclac Real Estate Corp, of Kalamazoo, which represents five co-owners of the buildings. Grclac Vice President Judy Keagle said the former owners of the buildings sold the pro­ perty in part because the complexes were at LETTERS (to the Editor) Leaders not interested in peace: Russell Brower VIEWPOINT To the editor: A certain segment of our population is op­ posed to people having some control over their own lives. This is especially evident right now in Cent:al America. The family of William F. Buckley owns alot of property south of the border. Many American and multinational corporations own plantations, mines and factories in so called "underdeveloped countries" where labor and natural resources are cheap and pollution con­ trols and taxes are minimal. Ronald Reagan and other conservatives who have considerable wealth and power are quick to use force to maintain the status quo wherever it is threatened, especially in what they like to call "our backyard". So when a country like Nicaragua gets off its knees and begins to be independent, then it’s time for slander and subversion. We pushed Cuba into the Soviet camp so Sentencing was wrong, writer says: To the editor: I think Judge Shuster wrongfully went out­ side the guideline of the law to use Frank Richter, as an example to the punks and drug addicts of Hastings to show them that they can't get passed the long arm of the law. What gives him that right when this is supposed to be a free country not a country of messed up people. Signed concerned citizen and loyal friend James F. Slagel Father hurt by son’s sentence: To the editor: I also am writing, concerning Frank Richter. As his father 1 am very hurt and upset concerning Judge Shuster’s conviction of my son. He is a very young man that needed help not more hurt in his life. I could not believe such a sentence. It was a shock for me. I don’t understand why my boy is locked up when more dangerous ones still walk the streets of Hastings. Thank You. Lloyd Richter that its independence could be dismissed as undemocratic and now we seek to do that to Nicaragua so that they cannot, by their suc­ cess. be an example to other Third World countries which seek a better life. A careful look reveals that most of our leaders in the U.S. are not interested in peace or even compromise. Phillip Villairc Boosters commend sports coverage: To the editor: On behalf of the Hastings Athletic Boosters, i would like to commend the Hastings Banner for their excellent coverage of the fall sports at Hastings High School. Girl's tennis, soc­ cer. freshman and j.v. football, and girls basketball have all been covered in the Banner. Athletics is an important part of our high school program, and a focal point of com­ munity pride. Thank you for giving time and space to all of our young men and women athletes. Sincerely. Steve Youngs Hastings Athletic Boosters The Hastings the point of needing "major renovation.” "When you see a complex seven or eight years old. things look pretty worn and it's time to repair a lot of things," Keagle said. Needed renovations will be made by the purchasing company and will include everything from new roofs and walls where needed to plumbing, electrical and heating repairs. Some people arc looking forward to the repairs, Patterson said, while others are angry over the "inconvenience" the temporary moving has caused. "It's such a drastic thing and at a bad time of the year." she said. "Wc have several women here whose babies are due around that time." There are also several elderly residents who are having difficulty finding temporary hous­ ing and someone to help them move. Patter­ son said. "Wc have one 80-year-old tenant on a fixed income with no one to help her move. We have a tenant on SSI (Supplemental Security Income) with no family. She's been all over Hastings trying to find some place to live.” "I have no doubt that the tenants who come back (after the renovations) will find it well worth it." Patterson said. But. she said, some don't want to move twice and won't be return­ ing to their old apartments. "1 wouldn't go back if they gave it to me rent-free," Mary Billings, a secretary at Hastings Adult Education, said. Billings said she received her notice to move out Dec. I “on the doorstep when I got home" Aug. 29. "I'm mad. That means I’m out over the Christmas holiday. "I'm 47 years old and I have to uproot myself just because they want to renovate it. "We've lived in the complex for five years. We’ve fixed it the way wc want it.” “To me. if they'd given us six months and said we'll take a week and work around stuff I'd say okay. But 30 to 45 days being out ..." Billings said some of the older residents are upset over the prospect of moving. "Three of them have rented rooms and have to put their stuff in storage." Billings said the new management has not guaranteed tenants their same apartments upon returning, but John Robison of Manage­ ment Resources says that's not true. "I personally told every single one of them they could have their same apartment back," Robison said. Also untrue. Robison said, were rumors that rents in the federally-subsidized, rentcontrolled apartments would skyrocket. Rents will be "somewhere right close to where they were before," Robison said, although "those with outstanding balances will have to gel them paid up." Banner ______________ r Send form P S. 3579 to P 0 Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 39 - Thursday. September 25,1986 Subscription Rates SH 00 Pe' in Barry Count,. S13.00 per year rn adjoining counties, ano $14 50 per year elsewhere. Robison said his company has had to ask tenants to leave on other projects he’s worked on. The type of repair work needed makes it impossible to have tenants around, he said. Among other things, he explained, there are safety considerations. One set of apartments being worked on by his company suffered a major fire during in­ stallation of a heating system. Robison said. "The fire presented a good case for those remaining in the complex to move out." he said. Robison said his company is within its legal rights by only giving some of the tenants 30 days, but expressed surprise that the former owners did not advise residents that they may have to move. "We weren’t in a position to let anyone know any earlier than what we did," he said. But according to Judy Keagle of Grclac, the former owners of the complexes had no idea of the new owners' plans to evict residents. “We were as shocked as everybody when we heard they were going to kick everybody out.” But. Robison said, repairs had to be made as a condition of the purchase, and wholesale evictions “allow us to get everyone out at once so we can get them in at the same time." "Il’s going to be a hardship," one 65-yearold tenant said, "but I'm going to be glad to have new apartments." New apartments will be accompanied by new names: Thomapplc Estates is now called Hunter Apartments and Country Club Estates is called Thomas Apartments. Driver loses control, careless driving cited A Plainwell couple was injured Friday when their automobile left the road and struck a tree, Barry County Sheriff s deputies report. Michael and Diane Johnson, both 24, of 12226 Burchett Rd., were transported to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, where Michael was treated for jaw injuries and Diane for knee and neck injuries. Both were later released. Driver Michael Johnson was southbound on Three Mile Road east of Doster Road at 5:45 a.m. when the accident occurred, deputies said. Johnson told police he was talking to his wife and looked away from the road. When he returned his gaze to the road, his vehicle was heading toward the ditch, he said. Johnson was unable to regain control of the vehicle, he related to deputies, and the .ar collided with a tree, deputies said. Johnson was given a citation for careless driving. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 25,1986 Woodland News Jason F. Labadie NASHVILLE • Mr. Jason F. Labadie. 78. of 104 Lentz St.. Nashville, died Monday, Sepi. 15. 1986 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Fri­ day, Sept. 19 at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Rev. Ly nn Wagner of­ ficiated. Burial was in Wilcox Cemetery . Memorial contributions may be made to Charles L. Faul Rev. Myron L. Gess JACKSON - Rev Mr. Myron L. Gess. 66. of Jackson, formerly of Clarksville, died Fri­ day. Sept. 19. at his home. Mr. Gess was bom at Baroda. "Mi.. the son of William and Martha Gess. He graduated from Troy High School in 1938 and from Moody Bible Institute in 1945. He married Joyce Ford on August 21. 1943. He was pastor of Clarksville Bible Church and a missionary for the American Sunday School Union in West Branch. Mi. The Gesscs went as missionaries to Bolivia in 1949 where they served for 23 years. They returned to the United States in 1972 where he served with the New Tribes Bible Institute in Waukesha. Wise. They then moved to Clarksville in 1979 where he was a con­ tributing minister to the Clarksville Bible Church and operated a Bible Correspondence Course in Spanish from his home. Surviving arc his wife. Joyce; a son. Paul and a daughter. Ruth, both in Boliva; a son. Dave of Rives Junction; a daughter. Priscilla of West Columbia. S.C.; 10 grandchildren; four brothers; two sisters. He was preceded in death by a grandson. Jonathon, in January. 1986. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Sept. 22 at Clarksville Bible Church Rev. Larry Pike and Rev. Elwood Norton officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to his wife, in care of Koops Funeral Chapel of Clarksville. She will distribute funds to special needs in the missionary field. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Clarksville. HASTINGS - Mr. Charles L. Faul. 84. of 1726 N. Broadway. Hastings died Saturday. Sept. 20. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Faul was born on May 13. 1902 at Woodland, the son of George and Etta (Jarvis) Faul. He was raised in the Woodland and Hastings areas and attended Hastings schools, graduating from Hasting High School. He married Geneva McQuarric on November 25. 1926. She died on January 26. 1984. He was employed with Hooker Motor Freight Co. as terminal manager for many years. He had previously been with Hastings Manufacturing Co. and was the area represen­ tative for Michigan Mutual Insurance Co. for over 50 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Hastings F&AM No. 52 and served on area school boards for 45 years, including Hastings and Barry In­ termediate School District. Survivng arc one son. David Faul of Camarillo. Calif.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother. Raymond Faul of Woodland. He was preceded in death by a daughter. Marietta Feldpausch in 1977 and a sister, Lois O'Brien. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Tuesday. Sept. 23 at First United Methodist Church Rev. David B. Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Pennock Hospital or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ^ATTEND SERVICES CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS. 600 N. Airport Road. Halting!. 948-2104. Russell Slime.. branch president, phone 945-2314. Counselor. Kent Gibson (945-4145; and Ed Thoma. (795-72801 Sacrament Meeting 930 am Sunday School 10:30 aun . Primary. Wie< Socwr-y Priertbood. and Yomg Women at 11-30 a.m Work Meeting second Thursday 1000-2®) and nerenr class every Wednesday 700 pjtL Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. Ninth Si.. Mklui-I Anion. Pastor I'honc 945941 * SuruUy. Sept 24 4 45 Clutch Schunl (all apniL to IX) Family Worship. Thunduy.Sril 25 1.00 Ruth Circle. 4 15 Children's Choir . 7 30 St Choir Saluijay -Sept 27 900 CROP Walk TueuUy Sept JO 9 Wednesday Oct I 6 VSoah Circle ii«HikM FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH lUn.ngs Mrch Allan ) Wcenmk Io tenm Minister Eileen Htglve. Dir ChrislunU Sunday Sept 2» 9 30andll00 M.umng Worship service* Nursery Pro vidcd BnwkaU ol Ihis servne over WBCH AM .nd FM 9 30 Church School Classes lor all ages IO .10 Coffee Hour in Ihe Church Dining Room 5 30 Junior High Youth Fellowchip meet .1 Church W.w outdoor clothe. 5 JO Senior High Youth Felkw.ship meet al Church TOO Bepnrrag ot Dobion Film Serin. Turn Your Heart Toward Home m Memorial Hall Nurwry imwuJed Monday Sept 29 7 30 Christian Education Committee Meeting m Ihe Lounge Wednesday. Oct 1 700 am United Fund KtcHOff Breakfast in Memorial Hall 12 JO Circle 4. meet in Church lurking lot to car pool to Florence Wi.welh in Grand Rapid. 9:30 Circle I. al Ihe home ol Ruth Miller I 30 Circle 3. al the home ol Agnes Smith 7 30 Circle 5. al Ihe home ot Kathy Beduhn 7 30 Chancel Choo practice 7 30 Boy Seoul, wdl meet TKnulay Oct 2 9 15 Circle 2 m Ihe Lo~.gr HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH 3J7 E Matshall Kn Slcven Palm Pastor Sunday Morning Sunday School IODO Morning Worshiji Service 11 00. Evening Service 7 JO Prayer Meeting Wednesday Night 7 30 FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Brood­ way. Rev. David D Garrett Phone 946-2229 Parwnage 945-3195 Church Where ■ Christian eipencnce make, you a member. 9:30 a m. Sunday School; 1045 a.m. Worship Service: 6 p m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p m Wrdneaday Prayer. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Wed State Rood Pastor J A Campbell Phone 94522*5 Sunday School 9:45 aJn.; Worihlp II a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 pjn. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. JeHervx. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor Satur­ day Maa. 4 30 p a ; Sunday Mornes • a jn and II k.m confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 p a HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN 600 Powell Rd Rusaril A Sarver. Pastor Phone 945-9224 Worship semce 1030 sun . evening me rice 6 p m . classes for all age. 9 45 a m Sunday school Tuesday. Cottage Prayer Meeting 7 00 pan. CHURCH OF THE NAZARE.NE, 1716 North Broadway Rev James E Leitcnan Pastor Sunday Vrvic.-s 945am Sunday School Hour .100am Morning Worship Service 6 0 pm Evening Service Wednesday > 90 pa. Semen for Adult. Teen, and ChJdren GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Hanover. Hasting. Leonard Davis Pastor Ph 94g 2256 or 9459429 Sunday: Sunday School 9 45 a.m.. Worship 11 a m . Youth 5 pm.. Bvanlng Wor.hlp 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m Nuncry for all service* Wednesday CYC 6:45 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn Hastings. Michigan 948-4004 Kenneth W Garner. PaMor. James R Bar reft. Ami io the pastor in youth. Sunday Service. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morn Ing Worahip 11:00 ajn. Evening Worahip 6 p m. Wednesday. Family Night. 6 30 AWANA Grades K thru 8. 7.00 pun Senior High Youth [Houseaaa Hall). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 700 p m Sacred Sound. Rchcnrad 8JO pm (Adult FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street. Hailing., Mkh . 49O5A (6I6| 945-9574. David 8 Nelwn Ji Pa.tor Sunday, Sept. 28 • *8'30 a.m Worahip Service Room 10B. Gospel in Gias. The Victim" (Good Samarilanl 900 a m Children . Choir ■ Choir Room 9 30 am Sunday School (Membership Claw Patlnr » OftaJ 1030 a m Coffee Fenowdiip 1030 a m Radio BroadcaM WBCH. 11-00 am Worship Service Sanctuary 6 00 p m Jr Hi and Sr Hi Youth Monday. Sept 29 ■ 700 p.m Scout* Tuesday. Sept 30 ■ 7 00 pm Pastor Parish Relations Committee. Wedneulay. Oct I • 2:30 p.m Cub Den. 6 30 p m Clwrchwlde potluck .ponwred by Worihlp Work Area. Gue»t viloitl Buddy Houghtalin Thuraday. Oct 2 7 00 P m Chancel Choir ’ Thi. will be Ihe last Early Wonhip Service until next June Maple Leaf Grange. Mr. Labadie was born on March 23. 1908 in Wayland Twp.. Allegan County, the son of Jessie and Rulh (Munger) Labadie. He was raised in the Decatur. Mi. area and attended schools there. He married Lovina Ball on March 24. 1928. She died in June. 1957. He was employed al Oliver Corp . Rich Manufacturing Co., and Federal Mogul Co., all in Battle Creek. He retired in 1971 after 30 years with Federal Mogul. He was a member of the Maple Leaf Grange. Surviving are his daughter. Mrs. Hans (Ruth) Gebauer of Venice. Fla.; a son. Robert Labadie of Battle Creek; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters. Mrs. Aileen Brohm of Decatur. Mi.. Mrs. Lucille Hallam of Kalamazoo, and Mrs. Dorothy Zwalua of Paw Paw; two brothers, Wesley Labadie of Decatur. Mi., and Hubert Labadie of Elmhurst, III. He was preceded in death by four brothers. CLAYSVILLE - Mildred P. Fox. 77 of Clarksville, died Wednesday. Sept. 17. 1986. 3l Odessa. Texas. Mrs. Fox was bom April 23. 1909 al Sialward. Mi., the daughter of Benjamin and Ena (Bentley) Pitcher. She attended schools in Temperance. Mi. She irarried William Fox. January 7. 1926. He died September 17. 1948. She lived most of her life in the Aho/Clarksvillc area She was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church. Lake Odessa. Surviving are two daughters. Virginia Brooks of Detroit and Mrs. Raymond (Grace) Kryger of Grandville; seven sons. Leland Fox of Saugatuck. George Fox of Allendale. Or­ ville. Ray. Kenneth, and Bruce Fox. al! of Odessa. TX.. and James Fox of Ionia; 32 grandchildren: 22 great-grandchildren; one sister. Isabelle Haney of Detroit; two brothers. Ray Pitcher of Cheboygan. Mi. and R.D. Pitcher of Detroit; a sister-in-law. Bar­ toni Pitcher of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Mon­ day. Sept. 22. at St. Edwards Catholic Church. Lake Odessa with Father James Bozung officiating. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Funeral arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Shirley P. McGuire GUN LAKE - Mrs. Shirley P. McGuire. 75. of 3226 Elmwood Beach. Gun Lake died Wednesday. Sept. 17. 1986 at Hastings Pro­ vincial House. Mrs. McGuire was bom Dec. 11. 1910 at Kalamazoo, the daughter of Clare and Jessie (Holcomb) Sergeant. She was raised in the Kalamazoo and Augusta areas and attended schools there. She married Charles T. McGuire on September 23. 1933. She came to Hastings in 1940 from Augusta and has lived at Gun Lake since 1963. Surviving arc three sons, Richard M. McGuire of Honolulu, Hawaii. John P. McGuire of Charlotte, Charles B. McGuire of Salt Lake City. Utah; four grandchildren; one great-grandchildren; one brother, Lewis C. Sergeant of Hastings. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Mon­ day, Sept. 22 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Gerald Mahler officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice. Roy A. Dunham Ricky Allan Bagley DELTON - Ricky Allan Bagley. 26. 127 Reed St.. Formerly of Delton passed away in early July. Ricky was bom March 23. I960 in Allegan County, the son of Forrest and Margaret (Wright) Bagley. He had lived in Delton from 1970 to 1981 and had attended Delton Kellogg Schools. Surviving besides his parents are two sisters. Mrs. Robert (Rose) Lybrink of Plainwell and Amy Bagley of Delton; three brothers. Forrest Jr. and wife. Kim of Hickory Comers, David and Jeff, both of Delton; maternal grandmother, Genevieve Wright of Hopkins; maternal great­ grandfather. J.O. Buck of Allegan; two nieces, one nephew, several aunts and uncles; his fiance, Wendy Wells of Kalamazoo. Graveside services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Praireville Cemetery in Prairieville. Pastor Doug Huntington officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gryphon Place Substance Abuse Program in Kalamazoo. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Edward K. (Eddie) Thomas Roy A. Dunham. 84. of 11800 Fords Point Edward Kenith (Eddie) Thomas. 15 month Dr.. Pine Lake. Plainwell. MI passed away old Thursday evening Sept. 18. 1986 at Borgcss r son of George and Patricia (Wheeler) mas. of 7290 N. Broadway. Freeport. Medical Center where he had been a patient Monday. Sept. 22. 1986. at Pennock the past five weeks. Mr. Dunham was horn ’• ■ Emergency Room. March 21. 1902, in Richland, the son of Clin­ Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thurs­ ton and Lottie (Brown) Dunham. He had lived day. Sept. 25 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. at the Pine Lake address for the past 23 years. Leonard E. Davis will officiate with burial in He was an auto mechanic for several years Fuller Cemetery. Memorials may be made to prior to his employment as a superintendent in Ken-O-Sha Neo Natal Unit, Butterworth, the Kalamazoo County Department of Social Grand Rapids. Services from where he retired in 1962 after Eddie was bom June 15. 1985 in Carlton 23 years of service. He was married to Ber­ Township, Barry County. nice Hennessey on September 4. 1926. and He is survived by his parents; paternal they had just celebrated their 60th wedding grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. Kenith Thomas anniversary. Surviving besides his wife is a of Hastings, maternal grandmother, Mrs. An­ sister Mac Dimond of Delton; several nieces na Wheeler of Comstock Park; paternal great­ and nephews. Two brothers Charles and grandmother. Mrs. Gertrude Smith of Vaughn preceded him in death. Hastings; paternal great-grandparents Mr. Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. at and Mrs. Clifford Converse Sr., Hastings, Williams Funeral Home. Delton. Rev. Paul aunts, uncles and cousins. Hanson of Doster Reformed Church of­ ficiated. Interment at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Wadungton. Nuhville Sunday School 945 a m.; Sunday Worahip IlflO aja.; Evening Service 6 00 p.m.; Bi ble Prayer. Wednesday IM pm ST CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. NaahnUe Father Leon PohL Pastor A miMuxt al St Row Catholic Church Hastmp Saturday M*m 6.30 p m Sunday Mam 9 JO a m Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST It Can’t Be Bought. But, Wren Funeral Home Has It. JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service H4ST1NGS SAVINGS a LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings ond Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hasting., Inc. Insurance for your Ute. Home. Butlne*. ond Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hotting. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS I9S2 N. Broadway - Hosting. BOSLEY PHARMACY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd two miles scuth ol Gun Lake Rev Dan Ikiwman PaMor Len Harm Sunday School Supt Sunday School 9 45 a m Church Services 11 am.; 6 p.m Wednes day 7 pm Family Bible Institute for 2 year oM. through adults Nursery stalled at all wrsices Bus ministry weekly with Ron M»re Call 664 5147 lor free transportation in Gun Lake area Ministrring God s Word to Today s World ST CY RIL A METHODIUS Gun Lakr lather Walter Spillane PaMor Phone 792 JMt Saturday Mass 5 00 p m Sun day 9 Warn Middleville Area ST AUGUSTINE Middleville Fatb-r Walthe- Spillane Pallor Phone 792 2M9 Sunday Mas* 11 00 a m "Prescription*"• DBS. Jelferson • 945-34J9 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. M.<h,gon Nicthamcr. Ella Kantncr. Lawrence Chase, Harold Stannard. Shirley Kilmer, Barbara Dalton, Jim Lucas. George Schaibly and Earl F.ngle were present. Guests were Debbie Smith. Jim Smith. Viola Cunningham, Jan Yonkers. Cathy Lucas. Lee King. Willis Dalton. Dean Cunningham. Ron Coats and Jerry Yonkers. Tom Nicthamcr outlined the sesquiccntennial plans for the guests. Viola Cunningham brought some collector plates to show to the commission members, and they decided to have some made for the scsquiccntennial. Ella Kantncr. Barbara Dalton and Cathy Lucas agreed to work with her getting these plates ready so the* can be sold before Christmas. Ron Coats discussed getting teams for a horse pull to be done in Woodland during the scsquiccntennial celebration, and Jim Smith said he could get Claire Stahl to arrange the pull. The group discussed the feasibility of hav­ ing placemats printed and distributed to Barry County restaurants before the celebration. The commission met again one week later with members Earl Engle. Jim Lucas, Tom Nicthamcr. Barbara Dalton and Shirley Kilmer present. Ella Kantncr came later. Guests were Jan Yonkers, Cathy Lucas. Lee King and Willis Dalton. Tom Nicthamcr announced that Jan Yonkers had agreed to be museum chairman. Prices for publishing the new Woodland history book were discussed. A letter was drafted which will be sent to selected people in the township asking them to market. On Sunday, a 13th birthday party was held at the Marvin Kantncr farm for their granddaughter. Amy Seyster. Amy's parents. Jim and Tamara Seyster. and her sister. Nicole, came from Grand Rapids. Mrs. Seyster brought everything for dinner and cooked it at her parents home, as Ella Kantncr had had surgery on Iter knee earlier in the week. Michael Kantner. Gloria Wilson and Sarah. Erik Kantner and his wife, Kellie, all enjoyed the meal and the afternoon of being together with the family. Jean Schwarting (Mrs. Frank) returned home from a stay at Pennock Hospital on Saturday. She was undei treatment for chest pains. Kilpatrick Church Women’s Missionary Society hosted the district WMA conference last Tuesday. Approximately 100 ladies en­ joyed a potluck salad luncheon. Speakers were two returned missionaries. Lawrence and Hildred Chase attended Woodgrove Parish Church on Sunday morn­ ing for the dedication of their great-grandson, Eric Lynd Chase. Eric's parents are Kyle and Robin Chase of Clarksville. The baby’s other great-grandparents, Lyle and Neva Neal and Max and Thelma Keller, also attended the ser­ vice. Grandparents present were Gordon and Jean Chase and Charlene (Mrs. Robert) Keller. Pastor Jerry Miller was the officiating minister. Members of the Dalton and Flessner families traveled from Woodland to the new home of David and Lisa (Flessner) Dunbar in Montague on Sunday for a double baby shower. The shower honored Elizabeth, daughter of Mary Lynn (Flessner) and John Parker of Ypsilanti and Bob and Robin Flessner who expect their first child this fall. Each set of parents were given a stroller. Those who attended the family party were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dalton of Lake Odessa, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Dalton, Connie Groendyk and Teresa and Melissa, Mr. and Mrs. Elden Flessner, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Coppcss and Darci, Drew and Derrick, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Flessner and Douglas Flessner. The Dunbars' three children were at home, and most of the family saw seven-week-old Gabriel Dunbar for the first time. Robert and Wendy Stannard.of Danville, Calif., flew to Michigan last week with their son. Ryan, and spent several days at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stan­ nard. They later flew to Boston, leaving Ryan with his grandparents, and are visiting with friends there. They plan to take a car and drive to Vermont to see the fall color before returning for a longer visit with the Woodland Stannards and local friends. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ I Barry county * Republican Headquarters^ « OrangevilleGun Lake Area ** The Internationol Order ol the Golden Rule is proud Io announce that Wren Funeral Home is beginning its 23^ consecutive year with the Order. They have again been cho$en to be a part of our association of reputable funeral homes throughout the United States and Canada. Only those funeral homes. iuch as Wren Funeral home, that meet strict professional standards ol service to their communities ore allowed membership in the Order of the Golden Rule. These standards assure that the firm is trustworthy dependable and respected. Wren Funeral Home couldn’t buy memforship in the Order. II isn’t for sole. It hod to be earned through performance. When you see the Knight Qn<j shield displayed ot Wren Funeral Home, it is your guarantee of receiving ’he highest quality service. M~b«, F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER The Woodland Lions Club members will do their soliciting in the village after the Oct. 14 meeting. When the Woodland Sesquicentennial Commission met Sept. 7. members Tom iiuitiui their nciglilKits to ascertain how each person wants to be involved in the celebra­ tion. Lee King will be chairman of this information-gathering campaign. On Thursday evening, Harold Stannard, Lawrence and Hildred Chase. G.R. and Mercedeth McMillen and Jim and Cathy Lucas went to the Barry Historical Society meeting in the dining room of the Provincial House on North St. in Hastings. At the board meeting, prior to the society meeting, it was decided that the annual banquet will be held at Woodland's Townchouse on Oct. 16. Reser­ vations can be made by calling Diane Phillips at 945-9156 in Hastings, Nellie Richards at 623-2957 in Delton or Cathy Lucas at 367-4140 in Woodland. As the Townehouse is in a building that was built in the 1890s and was a meat market in the early and mid part of this century, it should be an interesting even­ ing. The restaurant still uses the old built-in refrigerated meat cooler rooms from the meal « Saturday, September 27 • 1-3 p.m. » — The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hostings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: The three Hilhert sisters spent a few days together at the old Hilbert cottage at Sad­ dlebag Lake near Woodland. They arc Louise Hilbert Shomo from Coldwater. Ellen Hilbert Kinney fron Plymouth and Lorena Hilbert Gcrlinger from Hadley. Ellen now owns the family cottage. While they were in the area, they took Ruth Nicthamcr out to dinner on Wednesday and had a tour of the Woodland library. The library building was or.ee the home of Louise Shorno's in-laws. Woodland Methodist Church women held a Meijer's community party at the Woodland school on Wednesday evening. The host was Bob Steven, manager of the Ionia Meijcr store. Jack Robbins of WILS in Lansing acted as emcee for the evening. The menu was hamburger Stroganoff over fluffy rice, green beans with almonds, peaches on lettuce bed. roll, and ice cream and a cookie. The meal included tea. punch or coffee. Betty Curtis. Shirley Kilmer. Sue Pepper and Nancy Stowell served the 150 guests. Vi­ vian Rairigh. Pastor Glenn Wegner and Evelyn Wegner served drinks. Before dinner everyone wrote their guesses of the prices of six items on a card. After the meal. Jack Rob­ bins announced six winners of the "Price is Right” game. Sixth grader Erin Tyler won the first prize. Meijer home economist Karen Harsh thank­ ed Betty Curtis for her help and for the help of the excellent crew. She talked about pears that arc currently on the market and how to use them. Jack Robbins gave a few door prizes before everyone left. Woodland Community Chest campaign manager, Nancy Stowell, has announced that she will hold a kick-off meeting in the village office Saturday. Sept. 27. at 10 a.m. All workers and anyone else interested is invited to attend for coffee and doughnuts. You're invited EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCh Corner ol Broadway and Center Sneeti lather Wayne Smith Rector Sunday Eucharist at 10 00 a m (Summer whedulel Weekday Euchanu. Wednes day 7 15am Thunday. 700 p m. Nashville Area by Catherine Lucas Mildred P. Fox Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd 8 ml 5 Pastor Brent Branham Phone 625 2285 Sunday School at 10 a m Wor ship Ham Everung Service at 7 p m Youth m.-rt Sunilay 6 pm Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p m the International Order of the bolder! Rule Springfield. Illinois 303 S. Michigan Ave. < -.5 .................. Z t 5th District Congressman / I Paul Henry / t 3rd District / COp J Congressional Candidate '•........ : ty i : / * n°inep ; j Jackie McGregor ............. « State Senator Jack Welborn * State Representative Bob Bender * State Representative Paul Hillegonds : < * County Commissioners & Candidates * County & Township Elected Officials : : T................................................................... . * �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, September25,1986- Page 5 Legal Notice PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Fauble-Howe announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fauble of North Muskegon are pleased to announce the cngagcmcni of their daughter. Beth A., to Jef­ frey L. Howe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynwood Howe of Hastings. Beth is a 1986 graduate of Kellogg Com­ munity College. She is currently employed by Malloy-Melcher announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Malloy of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Sandra Lee Malloy, to Larry Lee Melcher. Larry is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry S. Melcher of SaranacSandra is a 1985 graduate of Hastings and is currently employed at Foremost Insurance Co. in Grand Rapids. Larry is a 1983 graduate of Saranac and is pursuing the trade of computerized tool and die at Ander-Mel of Grand Rapids. A February 14. 1987 wedding is being planned. The couple will reside in Grand Rapids. United Memorial Hospital in Greenville as a Registered Nurse. Jeff is a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1984 graduate of Kellogg Com­ munity College. He is a drafter at Misc. Steel Fabricators. Inc. in Dutton. A February 1987 wedding is being planned. Krammln-Shao announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krammin of Hastings are announcing ihe engagement of their daughter. Amy. to David Shao, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Bing K. Shao of Kirksville. Missouri. Amy is a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School and will graduate in March from Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in computer science and mathematics. David is a 1982 graduate of Kirksville Senior High School and received his bachelor's degree in mathematics from Michigan Stare University in June. 1986. He yiU be entering graduate school this fall at Stanfotd University in the mathematics PhD program. The couple will be married at St. Rose Catholic Church on June 13. 1987. The cou­ ple plans to reside in Stanford. California. •UNDAY. SEPTEMBER 2B. 104 M MM-WmI Deaton Mich. National Guard Armory 2500 8. Washington, LANSING. Ml .fraa Admislon Infection Control Coordinator Mr. and Mrs. Elwood (Mike) and Helen Slocum invite friends and neighbors to their home to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Hostings a potluck luncheon will be their children, Dan and Jean Slocum and Barb Hughes. Please join them on Friday. Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. Potters to observe 25th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Jack Potter of Muskegon, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary October 5. with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. 930 Creston Street, Muskegon. Mrs. Potter is the former Inez Jordan of Woodland and is a piano teacher. Jack is employed by General Telephone of Michigan. They were married October 7. 1961. The open house is being hosted by their two children. All relatives and friends are invited, no gifts, please. MARRIAGE LICENSESMax Carroll. 22. Middleville and Valeric DcVrou. 22 of Dorr Danny Kidder. 29. Hastings and Lauric J. White. 36 Hastings. John A. Rase. 46 and Carol Tracy. 38 Hastings. James Hutchins. 26 Plainwell. Judy James. 22 Hickory Comers. Clinton Jones. 27, Dowling and Linda Schley. 28 Dowling. Robert T. Kerns. 22, Battle Creek and Stacy Owens. 19 Dowling. Wilbur H. Dudley. 55 Plainwell and Carol D. Shaw. 39 Delton. David Thompson. 22. 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CARLA NEIL, DIRECTOR Quality Review/ Continuing Care Services Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage mode by Thomas G. Hardy and Janico I. Hardy, as hit wife and In her own right, Mortgagors, to the Federal Land Bonk of St. Poul, mortgagee, doted December 10, 19B1. recorded on December 15, 1986 in Liber 250. Poge 89. Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such default the under­ signed elects Io declare the en­ tire unpaid amount of said mor­ tgage due ond payable forthwith. At the dote of this notice there is cfoimed to bo due for principal ond interest ond advances on said mortgage the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Nine and 07/100 Dollars ($199,859.07). No suit or proceedings ot low hove been instituted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage or ony port thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such cose mode and provided, and to pay such amount with interest, os provid­ ed in said mortgage, ond all legal costs, charges ond expenses, in­ eluding the attorneys tees allow­ ed by low. so.d mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mor­ tgaged premises ot public ven­ due to the highest bidder 01 the courthouse in Hostings. Mich­ igan. on Tuesday. October 7. 1986. ot 10 00 o.m. local time. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the Coun­ ty of Borry. Stole of Michigan, ond is described as follows, to-wit: PARCEL 1: The NE '.NW-.of Sec. 34. TIN. 99W. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan ALSO the West 35 acres of the W ’ ,NE '/« of Sec. 34. TIN. R9W. being situated in Borry Township. Borry County. Michigan, EXCEPT o triangular parcel of land in the NE NW '. of Sec. 34. TIN R9W described os follows: To find the ploce of beginning of this description commence ot the Northwest corner of sold section run thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 05 seconds East along the Northline of sold section 1188.69 feet; thence South II degrees 30 minutes 15 seconds East 615.23 feet to the West 1 8 line of said section ond the place of beginning of this description: thence continuing South 11 degrees 30 minutes 15 seconds East 734.02 feet to the North 1 8 of said section thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds West along the said North 1 8 line of soid section 150 feet to the West 1 8 line of said section thence North 00 degrees 17 minutes 15 seconds East along the West 1 8 line ol soid section 718.76 feet to the ploce of begin­ ning ALSO EXCEPT the North 311 feet of the South ' > of the West 35 acres of the NE '. of Sec 34 TIN R9W being more particular ly described os follows To find the ploce of beginning of this description commence ot the East Info: 517-132-0112 POSITION OPENING Slocums to observe 40th wedding anniversary The following are the most popular video cassettes as they appear in next week’s issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. S^ccicdticA ANTIQUARIAN BOOKFAIR The children of Don and Bonnie Foltz are happy to announce their parent’s 25th wed­ ding anniversary on October 7. To celebrate this occasion, there will be an Open House held at the Foltz’s home on Saturday. Oct. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. Tamara Kathleen Me Alary and Brian David Miller, both of Middleville, were united in marriage on July I9 at the Peace Reformed Church in Middleville in a ceremony per­ formed by Rev. Wayne Kiel. Tamara is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry McAlary of 7125 Bouman Dr. and Brian is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Miller of 12225 Bass Rd., all of Middleville. Maids of honor were Carmen and Corinne McAlary and bridesmaids were Lynnette DcGroote. Maria Stella and Marge Wangbichler. Flowergirl was Sarah Mingerink. Best men were Steve Miller and Scott Schaefer. Groomsmen were Chris Wingcier. Tom Strumbergcr and Scott Engcrson. Eric DcGroote was the ringbearer and ushers were Tom Strumbergcr and Scott Engerson. Carmen McAlary. Lynnette DcGroote and Chris Wingeier were soloist. A reception followed the ceremony at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. The bride and groom are presently residing in Walker. ol the Zoning ond land Use Pion amendments to be con­ sidered. as well as the Town­ ship Zoning Ordinance. Town­ ship Zoning Mop. and Township land Use Master Pion, may be examined at the Prairieville Township Holl located at 10115 South Norris Rood within the Township ot any reasonable time from and after the first publi­ cation of this notice until ond including the time of public hearing ond may be further ex­ amined of ihe public hearing. The Prairieville Township Plan­ ning Commission ond Township Board reserve the right Io moke changes in Ihe above-mentioned proposed zoning amendments al or following the public hearing. All interested persons are Invited to be present to partici­ pate in discussion on the motter. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armintrout, Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623 2664 (9-25) r-WiIiltM~-l mcL Folzes to observe 25th wedding anniversary McAlary-Miller united in marriage July 19 TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROP ERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that o public hearing will be held by •he Prairieville Township Plan nmg Commission on Wednesday October 1. 1986 at 7.30 o clock p.m. ot the Prairieville Town•hip Hall. 10115 South Norns Rood within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered ot this public hearing include, In brief, the following: 1. The proposed amendment of Section 4,13-2 of the Prairie­ ville Township Zoning Ordinance so os to provide that land uses ond developments in the "P-1" Public Land ond "P-2" Semi­ Public Land zoning classifica­ tions shall be subject to site pion review by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission. 2. The proposed amendment of Section 6.7-1 of the Prairie­ ville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to provide that churches, religious retreats, church group homes, church offices ond other similar establishments, grange halls, scout comps, church comps, and educational institutions are permitted uses in the "P-2" Semi-Pubhc land zoning classi­ fication This Section is proposed to be further amended to impede certain specified minimum front yard side yard, and rear yard requirements ond to impose o greenbelt requirement for any rear or side yard abutting prop­ erty located in any R or A zoning classification. 3, The proposed rezoning from on 'R-2" Single-Family ond Two-Family, Medium Density residential District zoning classification to o "P-2 Semi­ Public Land zoning classification of lots 13, 14. 15 ond 16 of Hyde Awoy Resort Plot located on the east side of Rankin Rood approxi­ mately 764.24 feet south of Delton Rood. It is also pro­ posed to amend the Prairieville Township Master lend Use Pion so os to place the aforemen­ tioned land within the "Semi­ Public" land use classification. 4. Such other ond further matters os moy properly come before the Planning Commission at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed tentative text '/« post of sold section; run thence North 00 degrees 04 minutes 00 seconds East along the East line ot sold section 1319.63 feet to the North 1 /8 line of said section: thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds West along soid North 1 Z8 line of sold section 2056.3 feet to the place of beginning of this description: thence continuing North 89 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds West along soid North ]/8 line of soid section 577.06 feet to a point on the North and South '4 line of soid section which soid point is 1321.13 feet distant southerly of the North ’4 post of soid section, as measured along said North ond South '4 line of said section; thence Soutn 00 degrees 12 minutes 50 seconds West along soid North ond South '4 line of soid section 311 feet; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds East 577.08 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 50 seconds East 311 »o ’he ploce of beginning Sec. 34. TIN. R9W PARCEL fcPon of the SE *4 SE •4 of Sec. 34. TIN. R9W. describ­ ed as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the above described premises, thence North along the centerline of Lepper Rood 1500 feet for the ploce of beginning, continuing thence North along the center line of Leppar Rood 660 feet, thence East 660 feet, thence South 660 feet, thence West 660 feet to the place of beginning. Barry Township. Borry County, Michigan. Sec. 34. TIN. R9W Pennock Hospital, 1009 W. Green St. Hastings, Michigan 49058 fEOEJ Calzone Pizza Submarines Appetizers Spaghetti Dinners Ziti • Sausage Roll • Cheese Cake DOWNTOWN MIDDLEVILLE Eat In or Out... We Cater AU Occasions HOURS Tun thru Thun. ■ 11:30 un. u 11:30 pm. Fit -Ssl-11:30 0.111 to 1:30 o.m. Sundzy - 4 to 10 pm. I Clottd Mondays PHONE 795-7844 PARCEL 3: A parcel of land in the W *4 NW •4 of Sec. 14. TIN. R9W. describ­ ed as: Commencing ot the center of Osborne Rood and Cobb Rood, thence North in the center of Cobb Road 850 feet; thence Nor­ thwesterly in ’he center of Cobb Rood. 500 feet, thence Norther­ ly In the center of Cobb Rood 129 feet to the place of beginning, thence South 82 degrees West 666 feet, thence North 8 degrees West 665 feel. thence North 82 degrees East 647 feet to the center of Cobb Road, thence Southeasterly in the center of Cobb Rood to ’he place of begin­ ning. Borry Township. Barry County. Michigan. Sec. 14. TIN. R9W. All in TIN. R9WSubject to existing highways, easements ar»d rights of way of record. The above described premises contain 90 acres, more or less. Pursuant to public act 104. public acts of 1971. o, amended, the redemption period would be twelve months fiom the dote of the foreclosure sale, as deter­ mined under Section 3240 of soid Act being MSA 27A.3240(6). Doted August jf, 1936 RHOADES McKEE 8 BOER By David J B'oss (P27213) Business Adress: 611 Waters Building Grand Rop>ds. Ml 49503 Telephone i6’6) 459-4527 (9-25) Put your surplus money in a SAVINGS ACCOUNT, it'll be safe, increasing at a good rate of interest... and still yours tomorrow, when you'll be happy you saved it today. If you spend it all, you'll be right back where you were yesterday, no better off. It's true- today’s decisions shape tomorrow's living. Why not choose a brighter future for yourself and your family? While you have the chance, put something safely aside and let it get bigger for a better tomorrow. Stow it and grow itl Together . . we can make it happen! WEST STATE at BROADWAY Member F.D.LC. All Deposits Insured up to $100,000.00 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 25,1986 Lake Odessa News: (Baraga Kiilaiw 301 Washington Street, Otkego. MI. 49078 ...for... Senior Citizens and/or Handicapped • Newly built • I bedroom iparimenti • h.dependent living • Diilitics included • Communny room • laundry facilities • Parking • Elevator • Section 8 subsidy for qualifying applicants • Noaditcnminatory Ann Landers Solicitation or sophistication? Apply... BARAGA MANOR 301 Washington Street, Otsego, Ml. 49078 (616)694-9711 Dear Ann Landers: The other day I was wallpapering my bedroom while my children were napping. The phone rang and when I answered it. an overly friendly voice said. "Hi. this is Chris from Central Publishing. How arc you to­ day?” I was annoyed and replied. "It sounds like you're selling something. ’ She replied, "Magazines.” I promptly hung up. miffed that I had been interruped by another nuisance call. She phoned back. When 1 said. "Hello.’’ she shouted. "You know, you're a rude b-and hung up! Who's rude? If I were walking down the street and someone was handing out handbills. I wouldn't take one. If that woman came to my door selling magazines. I would shut the door in her face. What right has a company to call me in my home and force its sales pitch on me? . Maybe if enough people hung up more often, we would put an end to these nuisance calls. Junk mail is bad enough, but at least you can throw it away without opening it. Would you say I was rude? I'd like an honest opinion. — D. IN THE EAST _____. £ < 9 Dear D.: You weren't rude. The solicitor was. Granted, many telephone solicitors have small children and must work from their homes. But they are trained to be pests and will keep talking as long as you let them. This problem is going to get worse before it gets better. Now. heaven help us. we have computers calling! Some folks may view this as high-tech sophistication. I call it another electronic short cut to the loony bin. Horror the morning after MtET VDUR HEROTS PERSON’ THIS SATURDAY IN BATTLE CREEK MEET US IN PERSON FROM 10 AM - 2 PM Garfield Dear Ann Landers: 1 am writing in regard to "A Steady Reader in Waterford, Wis.” whose wife was killed because of his drunken driving. J would like to tell you about another woman who had a nervous breakdown because of the same problem. It happened when he didn't come home after work until 2 a.m. When he got upstairs to their bedroom, she could see he was cockeyed drunk. The next morning he was pull­ ing out of the garage onto the driveway to go to work. His wife ran to the door to give him his lunch, which he had forgotten. She went as far as the porch and fainted. Her husband got out of the car to see what was the matter. He saw an cight-year-old girl imbedd­ ed in the grill of his car. He reported himself to the policc-said he had a complete blackout, didn’t remember hitting anything. He was charged with D.W.I. and a few other things that will keep him in prison for quite some time. Maybe others who drink and drive may decide it's not worth the risk after reading this lener. — STILL HORRIFIED IN PORTLAND. Dear Portland: What a grisly story! Bone-chilling, to say the least. I hope it makes an impact on drivers who chance "a few" and don’t think it will make any difference. The Lake Odessa Area Historial Society will have its second fall meeting on Thursday evening. Oct. 2 at Lake Manor on Emerson Street. "Lincoln’s Religion” is the topic chosen by the speaker. Harold Slannaid. Visitors and guests are welcome. The Ionia Chapter of MARSP met on Thursday. Sept. 18. at the Easton church near Saranac with an attendance of 75 or more. The Lakewood delegation composed nearly one-fourth of the crowd with 18 local registrants for the luncheon and program. The speaker was Jackie Badcrsnidcr, librarian at the Alvah Belding library. Mrs. Badersnider is also a member of the board of the Lakeland Library Co-operative. She spoke on the many services and facilities offered by the Belding library, its growth and its pro­ jected future. The next meeting will be on Nov. 20 at Palo. New members attending for the first time included June retirees from Lakewood schools. Marvin Shanks of the high school and Margaret Christopher who taught elementary vocal music in several buildings. The new Odessa Township supervisor is Nancy Hickey, replacing Fred Garlinger who served the position for 27 years before retir­ ing. Nancy resigned as clerk effective Oct. I and a new clerk will be appointed to complete her term on Oct. 6. Margaret Cusack is the new representative on the Lake Odessa Community Library board as she fills the vacancy left by Margaret Lindberg who was hired as assistant librarian. Wanda Spivak has been appointed by the Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce as their new director as she has taken over the duties of former director Nancy Hickey who resigned. Pastor Robert Smith of the Congrega­ tional Church was ordained in a Council of Vicinage and Ordination Service on Sept. 6. The Council met in the church sanctuary in the afternoon with the Rev. John Doud as moderator and Alice Pennington as clerk for the program. Pastor Smith and delegates held a reception from 4:30-5 p.m. and a dinner was furnished and served by the Women's Fellowship of the church at 5 p.m. The service of ordination was held in the church sanctuary at 6 p.m. with Rev. Doud officiating with several guest speakers assisting. Sunday was also a busy day as the new Sun­ day school opened at 11 a.m. with Village President. Dr. Steve Garlinger speaking to the children and youth on citizenship. The morn­ ing worship was at 9:30 a.m. with fellowship from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Kevin Erb, who has been employed in Col­ orado and Sacrcmento, Calif., is now back home as he has accepted employment in Alto. Cecile Pcrin is home again at her Lake Manor apartment after about a three week visit at Troy with her daughter, Virigina Dorn, and family. She accompanied her son, Larry Perin, and family, of Wyoming to Troy for a short visit and Virginia brought her mother home. Cecile saw her great granddaughter for the first time. Mari an n Glasgow and Robert Thornburgh of Hastings were callers of her grandmother Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock of Westphalia called on their mother. Reinc, on Thursday along with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Peacock and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock all celebrated Harry’s birthday with a dinner in Woodland. Reine and Gayle Peacock attended a baby shower at the Walter Batt home in Lowell and the honor guest was Mrs. Robert Batt Jr. of Hillsdale. Reine Peacock and daughter. Betty Carey, of Portland called at the Hugh Peacock home to visit with their son. Mark, and Daryn and grandson. David, who spent two weeks here visiting his parents and relatives and friends before reluming to their home in Anaheim. Calif. The 1915 class of the Lake Odessa High School held their annual reunion al Brothers Inn on Saturday with seven enjoying a lun­ cheon together, looking al pictures of the class and reminiscing about the former school days. There were 20 in the class with six now liv­ ing. Unable to attend were John Scllon and Audra Francis of Saginaw. The four in atten­ dance were Edgar Voelker of Lansing. Marion Henderson and Ruth Peterman, local, and Lola Klingman of Six Lakes. Lola’s daughter. Irene. Dorothy Voelker and Laurel Garlinger were guests. Mrs. Ellsworth Haskins of Grand Lodge was a recent visitor of Mildred Shade as they were friends in Nashville years ago when Mrs. Haskins was Idabell Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Shade of Hastings were visitors of his mother. Mildred Shade. Saturday evening and Brandon and Pearl Shade of Lansing were out-of-town visitors, as were Sherrie and Tom Wacha of Sunfield with other local area members of her family. Mike and Colleen (Deatsman) Ritter are the parents of a daughter. Lauren June, bom Aug. 29 weighing eight pounds, seven and a half ounces. Wednesday afternoon. Sept. 17. Janilynn Smith and Deb Winkler hosted a baby shower at the church parsonage. The Jolly Dozen will hold their first fall meeting Friday afternoon. Oct. 3. at the home of Susie Hansbarger. Gene and Trudy Shade, Priscilla and Ralph Keeler, Jr.. Lori Enders . Lctha Reese and Stacy Courtney. Susie Messer of Mulliken, Sherrie Wacha and two little guests of Sunfield and Karolyn Staller of Clarksville gathered at the home of Mildred Shade last Wednesday for a luncheon to celebrate Letha’s birthday. Reine Peacock enjoyed a Sunday dinner on Grandparents Day and her grandchildren. Mike and Jane Winkler, Sarah, and Timmy. Woodland. Jane, Sarah and Reine enjoyed the Quilt Festival at Charlton Park in the afternoon. Ruth Peterman returned home Sunday from Troy where she spent a week visiting her family Ray and Ann Strecker. Daryl and Den­ nis. She also celebrated her birthday while there. Local relatives received word this week that there hud been another death in the Shade family has Glen Shade’s wife, who resides in South Carolina, had died. They had been to Greenville, Ohio to attend the services of his sister Clarabcl’s husband a couple of weeks ago and no particulars are known as yet. It ap­ parently was sudden. Clarabcll is a niece of Mrs. Peterman and Art Shade, whose wife died, is also a nephew. She and others have had three deaths in the family in the last month. Another niece, Inez, is seriously ill in the Cadillac hospital. Amcon FOOD AUCTION This will be a very large auction and everything £ will be sold. Nothing goes back. , Women can be pallbearers Dear Ann: You were right-on about selecting able-bodied friends to serve as pallbears. Will you respond to another question on the same subject? Why no women pallbearers? I’ve read obits regularly since journalism school and have never seen a woman listed as a pallbearer. Females have won equal time on other assignments, and I'd like to appoint a couple of female friends to help with my own carryout later on. Any rule against it? - P.C. IN AUSTIN Dear P.C.: Women have served as pallbearers. There is no pro­ hibition against it. They can serve as honorary pallbearers if they don’t want to lift. Or they may use wheeled carts under the casket. DON'T MISS THIS ONE! If you have never been to a grocery auction before, stop by this week and see what we're all about. Many items to be sold are not available at your local grocery stores - plus we offer all the regular needs on your list including: Beef Pork Poultry Fish Canned Goods Dry Goods Dairy Products Paper Products Shrimp Lobster Crab Legs Frog Legs Our soles lost several hours so. remember to dress comfortably and bring your coolers. Sale Promoted by Amcon Inc. Ross Woodard — Auctioneer Sunday, Oct. 12 Now in 21 Locations — 2:00 P.M. — Barry County Fairgrounds - HASTINGS, MICHIGAN — Statewide. Guaranteed ^uorom.ed Lovable, HuBfjable Tote o Clo/er Look toTsruT BATTLE CREEK Early diagnosis of vision problems often leads to early correc­ tion that can result in greater enjoyment of your job, your family, your hobbies and your entire outlook on life! Focus on a brighter future! Northland Optical COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE SM ( IV Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled • Frames Repaired or Replaced • Prescription Sunglasses - Safety Glasses ASK ABOUT OUR CHILDREN'S FRAME WARRANTY - CONTACT LENS SUPPLIES 1510 North Broadway Hastings Phone 945-3906 Blue Cross Provider �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, September 25.1986 From Time to Time... QUALITY REDUCED-FEE DENTURES by...Esther Walton Professional Duntuiv Referral Program By Licensee) Michigan Dentists xjl 1 iy More on the C.K. & S. Railroad , °f lhc Pavil'°" linc «•« the CK&S 56 miles of mainline iron plus about four and one half miles of spurs to Kalamazoo area industries. In 1901 a six-stall roundhouse and a 60 by 80 foot shop building were budl behind the depot. (The building was still standing in 1976.) The little linc had plenty of business In ,for cxamPlc- the CK&S carried 109,432 passengers. 160,550 tons of freight (about 35 percent of this was coal) and had a net income of more than S50.000. The Gazette reported 52 employees on the payroll. Two things made the CK&S unique among other shortline railroads running in Michigan. The railroad was one of the few locally-owned lines in the country. It was also debt-free. Another thing that made Kalamazoo’s home-grown railroad stand out was that, until 1907, it was run by teleptone instead of telegraph. The company’s private phone line connected the superintendent’s house and every station on the line. Each station had its own distinctive ring such as one short, one long, or two shorts or any other combination. The wall-mounted phones were operated by hand cranks. The system lasted until Federal railway communication laws required the in­ stallation of a standard train communication system. Because it ran through resort and lake coun­ try between Kalamazoo and Hastings, the CK&S did a good vacation travel and excur­ sion business. One of the most popular trains was the Sunday Fisherman’s Special, which began in 1908. The train left the CK&S depot at 7 a.m. and dropped off fishermen at lakes and streams along the way. Stops were added at Wall Lake and Wilkinson Lake to accommodate the anglers. The special traveled south* in the evening, picking up tired sportsmen and pic­ nickers and depositing them at the Kalamazoo depot about 10 p.m. To drum up some excursion business, the railroad published a Hunter’s and Fisher­ man’s Guide. The CK&S also came up with the motto: "The Great Inland Route.” The advertising writer's work left no doubt in the reader’s mind that paradise could be found along the CK&S: "That day” the railroad guidebook read, "is invariably rewarded with a good string of fish and after they tramp back to camp, the tired and hungry, but happy fisherman par­ takes of his supper, enjoyed as only a hungry person can enjoy a meal at the lake, settles back in contentment and rejoices that the world is so beautiful and that he has so wisely chosen the CK&S route for his summer’s outing. The booklet, which did not mention mos­ quitoes, must have had a profound effect on those who craved a little relaxation and respite from the crowded streets of Chicago and Detroit. A surge in the passenger business came each year when the Hastings (Barry County) fair was held. Passengers crowding the trains swore that the engineer reduced speed to give the conductor a chance to collect all the fares before the train pulled into the Barry County seat. Ail through the era. Superintendent Lewis Sergeant ran the CK&S with skill. Sometimes he had to solve some very knotty problems. Some of the solutions were masterpieces. A good example is the case of the salesman who had figured out a way to ride for free. The drummer would wait around the Kalamazoo depot until the passenger train was leaving. As the wheels began to turn, he swung aboard without a ticket. When the con­ ductor tried to collect the 93-cent fare, the salesman whipped out a $50 bill and swore it was the smallest he had. The conductor could not make change for that kind of money so the salesman rode for free. 7jL After this happened a couple of times, the harried conductor told Sergeant about it. The two trainmen prepared a small leather bag containing $49.07 in change and the con­ ductor waited for the freeloader to strike again. The next time the salcman presented the $50 bill, the conductor took it with a smile and presented ihe salesman with the leather bag. “Your change. Sir," the conductor said gleefully. In 1915, Michigan’s railroads hit the peak of passenger business. A total of 46 railroads operated an astounding 454 trains. Kalamazoo was served by 38 passenger trains a day... The Chicago. Kalamazoo & Saginaw con­ tinued to roll, but the line was not in­ dependently owned anymore. By 1915 the Michigan Central had acquired much of the CK&S stock and the linc was finally absorbed by the giant system. The Grand Trunk Western leased the CK&S Pavillion Line and gained a rail route into the city... The drop in passenger patronage, which was fatal. .. hit the CK&S. By late 1920s and early 30s passengers on the KalamazooWoodbury run were served by a mixed train — a passenger car hooked to the end of a freight train. By 1934 the CK&S had retreated to Tues­ day. Thursday, and Saturday passenger ser­ vice. After a short time this, too, was dropped. The last CK&S passenger runs were in 1934 when a special excursion train ran to Woodbury and back to pick up passengers bound for the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. The CK&S cars were cut into a Michigan Central passenger train al Kalamazoo and pulled into Chicago. The cars returned the next day and CK&S crewmen hauled the passengers back over the line. Then time was done with CK&S passenger service. Freight revenues were down too and the handwriting was on the wall for the little railroad. By July, 1937, rip crews were pull­ ing rails between Hastings and Woodbury. Later, the crews worked their way south through Delton, to Richland Junction, leaving destruction in their wake... The obituary of the CK&S can be written in onejinc: "Il served well." Only one bad wreck marked its going through the hilly grasslands between Kalamazoo and Hastings. The tragedy came in August of 1908. The northbound passenger train and a southbound freight collided on the single track main linc north of Schultz. Both engines left the rails. Engineer Melvin Mead and fireman Seth Chandler, both working in the cab of the passenger engine were killed. There were no other serious injuries. Saddened CK&S of­ ficials attributed the wreck to a mix-up in train orders. CK&S Superintendent Lewis Sergeant, named to the post in 1887 at the completion of the line, stayed at his desk until he retired at 80 years of age in 1925; the oldest active railway employee in the country. Sergeant's dedication to the CK&S was total. His daughter. Florence Sergeant Lang (mother of Hastings' Lew Laqg), recalls that her father would ride a bicycle two and a half miles to the depot at 4:30 a.m. to supervise the loading of the baggage car on the morning passenger train. If Sergeant did not like the speed of the work, he often lent a hand. He also used a track bicycle to cruise CK&S trackage on inspection trips. The bicycle was stored under the platform al the Richland Junction Depot and the Sergeant children used i! for impromptu trips until their father found out. The vehicle is now at Greenfield Village, Henry Ford Museum. The only train wreck of the C.K » o- Hau system, which took place in August 1908, killed two crew members when the C.K. & S. collided with a freight train. Officials said the accident was due to a mix-up in train orders. jrWFIhi You're going to make II this time. Rage from railroad history - Lloyd Valentine of Hastings, left, section boss for the former Chicago, Kalamazoo &Saginaw Railway, which travers­ ed the Kalamazoo-Hastings area from the late 1880s until its disbanding in 1937, has vivid recollections of scenes such as this 1911 depiction of a rail­ road section gang in action— almost. Members of the gang were, from left, Valentine. George Harrington, Uoyd Towns of Woodland, and Harry Brumbaugh. Johnston. 1615 South Bedford Road (Next to Cappon Oil) OPEN 7-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8-12 Sat. OR ... Call our other Diet Center in Plainwell - 685-6881 SYNOPSES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRAIRE1VILLE TOWNSHIP HOARD September 10. 1986 Approved to retoln the 3.0 mills for the 1986 tax collections. Approved James Rogers a* pro­ bationary member to Pine Lake Fire Dept. Adopted Resolution for a posted speed limit ol 35 MPH on M-43 located between ihe Barry/Kalamoioo County lines and Sheffield Dr. Allocated and accepted bid for a replacement furnace ot the Pine Lake Fire Station. Approved appointment of volunteer port time patrolman Charles Nicks thru 10-31-86 Adopted policy that the Board will not consider ony permit ap­ plications until the applications hove been completed in full ond all other necessary health dept, permits, proof of insurance, etc. hove been submitted. Approved poy increase ol Chief Pennock by 50< per hour begining 8-31 -86 and on addition 30< begining first payroll in 87/87 fiscal year. Ratified expenses totaling $24. 948.77. . Approved outstanding bills totaling $7,692.60. JANETTE ARNOLD. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck (9-25) STATE OF MICHIGAN TENTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER Warren Holcomb (second from left). District 636 Rotary Governor, and his wife Edith (far left) visited the Hastings Rotary chapter on Monday at the Moose Lodge to introduce Rotary International s nationwide "Polio-Plus" protect designed to wipe out polio by the year 1990. Holcomb, from Vicksburg visits all of the state's 52 rotary chapters for evaluation pur­ poses He met with Hastings officers while also speaking at the regular meetina Also pictured are Wayne Oom (second from right), president of the Hastings H°gh Interact Club, and Hastings Rotary President John I keptgainingand losing the same 20 pounds Then I said, this link1 ilsgoingto be different. I tried every pill, every gimmick to lose weight. Only to feel miserable when i gained it all hack Finally I said no. never agaln-th/s lime I'm going to Diet Center. I lost the weight, without hunger. And I'm keeping It off My only regn'l? Not going sooner! Cote No. 86 COO 12 STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Plaintiff. 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And since it’s good on any used car, you Wire Community Banks First can buy the car that suits your budget, as well 0 FIRST °F AMERICA ‘Annual iV-rcrnuge Kate subject lodiuntt* ahrt kan d-muut �Page 8- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, September 25,1986 Home opener against Spartans Saxons attempt to stay in title race on Friday hy Sieve Vedder No bothersome bus rides this week. The Hastings football leant finally comes home after three Fridays on the road. The only thing that's missing is a ready pat­ s> onto which (he Saxons could perform some serious bodily harm. However, unbeaten and 8th ranked Lakeview, like unbeaten Marshall last Friday, is a far cry from the patsy which the Saxons are seeking. The junior-laden Spartans edged Albion 34-33 in a thriller last Friday to up their overall mark to 3-0 and Twin Valley record to 2-0. Lakeview is currently tied for first with Marshall and Coldwater. In their first two games the Spartans, whose lineup is traditionally heavy with seniors, rip­ ped Plainwell 35-7 and then blanked Harper Creek I4-0. Meanwhile, the Saxons suffered a disapointing 4I-20 loss al Marshall — a game decided­ ly closer than the final 21-point margin in­ dicates. The Saxons fell to 2-1 and 1-1 with the defeat, which Hastings Coach Jeff Simp­ son feels doesn't automatically eliminate his team from title contention. The Twin Valley hasn't crowned an undefeated champ since 1979 when a certain team from Hastings made the state playoffs. ••1 don't think so." said Simpson when ask­ ed if elimination was imminent. “Marshall has some good teams left to play. We just have to do a better job on defense and keep going on offense. "We’re still in it — 2-1 is certainly better than 1-2 or 0-3." Simpson is counting on the home opener to provide the extra momentum which will be critcal in handing Lakeview its first loss. Whatever steam the Saxons had built up in opening wins over Lakewood and Hilladale, disappeared in the muggy fourth quarter Mar­ shall air. “Yeah, the bus rides gel to you." said Simpson. '•Certainly coming back for a home Saxons notch 3rd straight in soccer action Hastings' Nancy Vitaie returns a serve in a doubles match against Col­ dwater. The Saxons won three of four matches last week to run their record to 4-3. Saxons wins two of three in tennis meets Only a 4-3 loss to Lakeview marred Hastings* last three tennis meets. The Saxons knocked off Coldwater 5-2 and Albion 7-0 in two other meets. Against the always-powerful Spartans, only Kelley Flood at first singles (6-4, 6-4), Keely Shay-Nancy Vitale (6-2, 6-1) at first doubles, and the third doubles team or Laura Hammond-Martha Kessenich (4-6, 6-3, 7-6) won matches. Against Coldwater, Flood won 6-3. 7-6 and Kelly Shmadcr won at third singles 6-2, 6-1. In doubles. Vitale-Shay won 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 Hastings' soccer team jumped to a quick 3-0 first half lead and then buried Harper Creek 7-0 for its third straight win on Monday. The Saxons arc now 4-1-1. Pete Hauschild scored a pair of first half goals, his second and third of the year, and Basil Mewes added his first goal of the season to stake Hastings to a 3-0 lead. Jorge Goytorytua, making his Hastings debut after missing the first five games with an injury, added two second half goals and Joel Lenz added his second goal of the year to round out the scoring. Hastings' seventh goal was inadvertently kicked in by a Harper Creek player. Saxon Coach Doug Mepham said his team while Kim McCall-Shannon Williams also won 6-2. 6-3. Against Albion. Flood won 6-0, 6-0; Amy Loftus won at No. 2 6-4, 6-2; Beth Huvcr won at No. 3 6-0. 6-0; and Vitale won 6-0, 6-0. In doubles. Kelly Schneider-Shay won 6-1, 6-0; McCall-Michcllc Day won 6-4. 6-2; and Jennifer Chase-Katie Porter won at third doubles 6-1, 6-1. Hastings is now 4-3 overall and 3-2 in the Twin Valley. Sports day. Sept. 25 at Battle Creek Lakeview. The Saxon record is 1-2. Some mental processes improve with age, Gerontologist says Perlmutter, who works at the university’s Institute of Gerontology and Center for Human Growth and Development, plans to interview about 200 people, half of them ages 60 to 70 and the other half ages 80 to 90. She'll measure their mental abilities and determine what factors contribute to changes in mental processes in late adulthood, considering their intelligence and ability to remember, reason, judge and make decisions. Older people often have better vocabularies and more expertise than young people, she said. They also seem to find ways to compensate for declining physical skills, enabling them to perform complex tasks as well as younger adults, she said. “Despite the loss of speed, older tennis players frequently outplay younger and faster opponents," she said. “Strategy improves long after speed is lost, and this improvement can be advantageous."< Mike Karpinski...should against Spartans. play Pennock Health & Fitness Center... 1009 W. Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058-1790 945-4333 Becky Heide came off the bench to score 8. Heather Prucha's 11 markers led Hastings, who will be without two injured starters, Julie Dimmers and Sue Strong, for a couple of weeks. Angie Meyers and Tracy Heath added 7. Against Marshall, Strong said numerous turnovers, defensive mistakes, poor reboun­ ding an lackadasical play cost lhe Saxons the 42-28 decision. Marshall led 11-7 at the end of the first quarter and 23-15 at the half. The Redskins outscored the Saxons 10-4 in the third period to wrap up the game. Vai Dakin had 8 points and Heather Prucha 7 for Hastings, which shot only 33 percent (9-of-33) from the field. "Marshall’s zone press put a little pressure on us. but the team would break it and then throw the ball away." said Strong. Golf team in 1st after tourneys Win Tourney Harold Keena (left) and Joe Glasgow won the Hastings Track Commit­ tee’s golf outing held last Sunday at Riverbend. Keena and Glasgow shot a 69 to outdistance the runnerup duo of Don Bowers and Vern Bowman. Tom Lehman and Bob Hunt took third in the two-man best-ball scramble which raised nearly $900 to build a new track and two new tennis courts. * POSTAL JOBS * S9.48/HR. STARTING • EXC. BENEFITS • JOB SECURITY II AITINGA, ALL«GAM,BILLXVUX. uAAKVILLI, V1RN0NTVI U.K, ■LOOM IN GO AL I AMD OTHtR PObT OfncU» ALLMAN AND BARRY Last Saturday, the Hastings golf team finished in fifth place among the 20 teams represented at the Deer Run Invitational. Rockford look first place with a 3I5. Forrest Hills Central 318. Grandville 323, East Grand Rapids 328, and Hastings 333. Each team had 6 players in the tournament. Two played for medolist, two played a best ball, and two played a scumble. This arrange­ ment was not the usual format but it did pro­ vide for a little variety at a time in the season when its helpful. The Saxons beat Delton 157-190 in a dual meet at the Hastings Country Club Dan Willison shot a 35. Mark Atkinson a 40. and Jim Lcsick and Mike Brown 4I. The Hastings Saxon finished in record place in Monday's Twin Valley Conference match to Battle Creek Lakeview. Lakeview scored a 305 on Binder Park while Hastings followed with a 320. Both teams presently share first place in the league standings. For Hastings on Monday. Mark Atkinson was medalist with a 78. followed by Andy Mogg 79. Jim Lesick 80. Dan Willison 83. and Mike Brown 83. Next Monday the third of the four Twin Valley Jamporec's will be played at the Mar­ shall Country. The team also beat Wayland 153-226. Mogg was match medalist with a 36. The other contributors were Lesick with a 38, Dan Willison with a 39 and Mark Atkinson with a 40. The team remains undefeated in nonconfercncc duals and in the conference after two 8-team tourneys the team is in a first place tie with Lakeview. "Lakeview has an excellent team and they will probably be a favorite in the state finals later in October." said Hastings Coach Gor­ don Cole. POSTAL EXAM PREPARATION PROGRAM SUPERIOR 70 4 WORKSHOP... 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After suffering a 54-44 defeat to Lakewood in the finals of this year’s Lakewood Tip-Off Tournament, the Saxons again fell to the Vik­ ings Tuesday night at Lakewood 47-37. "The team showed more hustle and had a belter defensive effort," said Hastings Coach Ernie Strong. "The results don’t show it, but the overall play was an improvement." Strong said poor shooting (l6-for-48 ) and reboudning (18) were the leading contributors to the loss. Lakewood led 14-8 at the end of period, but Hastings closed to the gap to 16-14 at the half. Corie Farley and Missy O’Mara combined to score 13 of Lakewood's 19 third quarter points as the Vikings outscored Hastings 19-10 to lead 35-24 by the end of the period. O'Mara led Lakewood with 20 points while Hastings while Rob Stroh (18:38) and Allan White (18:41) took 12th. Hastings’ girls team topped Lakewood 29-30. The Saxons took 1-2 in the meet with Debi Dukes (24:24) and Melinda Hare (24:45). Evy Vargaz (25:49), Cari Bradley (26:17). and Kim Javor (26:57) were the other placers. Health Briefs ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) _ Aptiude tests often underestimate the elderly because the tests are designed for young people, says a gerontologist studying thought processes of people older than 80. Older people have different experiences and special skills that should be taken into account in aptitude tests, says Marion Perlmutter, a psychology professor and researcher at the University of Michigan. There's little doubt aging slows down thought processes, but many mental abilities improve or remain stable, she said. “If there is growth throughout life, humans may be psychologically at their most highly developed state when they are very old," Perlmutter said. “Even if the old are physically frail or slower than they once were, they should be called upon to fill important roles." They comprise only 1 percent of the of the U.S. population, but people over the age of 80 are the nation’s fastest growing age group, she said. game. Simpson said his team will have to plug some holes defensively against the Spartans. "It was an excellent game (against Mar­ shall) for 3 Vi quarters." he said. "They're a good team, but wc just had some leaks on defense." Elsewhere in Barry County Friday. Mid­ dleville (I-2) tries to make it two straight when it travels to powerful Byron Center. The Trojans stung Hamilton 14-6 for their first win last Friday. The other three Barry County teams will be looking for victories after being knocked off in games last week. Maple Valley (1-2, 1-1) surrendered a late touchdown in a crushing 17-13 loss to lowly Springfield. The lions travel to SMAA league-leader St. Philip on Saturday night. Delton (2-1. 1-0) hosts Mattawan in the Panthers' homecoming clash. Lakewood (0-3) travels to Eaton Rapids looking for its first win. Hastings eagers lose to Lakewood for 2nd time, 47-37 Freshmen drop 24-0 verdict to Skins The Freshmen Football team lost to Marshall 24-0 last night at Johnson Field. The next game for the “Saxon Pride” is Thurs- an umestedjunior and expect the same results. Simpson said Karpinski will "probably play against the Spartans, which should tighten up a shaky defensive backfield which had all ready lost another starter. Scott Weller, to a broken collarbone. Simpson had all kinds of praise for the Red­ skins. who beat the Saxons for the second straight year in the fourth quarter. "They just overpowered us." said Simp­ son. mainly taking note of the Skins 264 yards on the ground. The Saxons managed their third straight game of over 300 yards in total offence. Behind 170 yards by Carrigan. Hastings rush­ ed for a season-high 235 yards while Karpin­ ski passed for 77 more in less than half a overcame a sluggish start to win its third straight game. “It was a very physical game," said Mepham. "There were a lot of yellow cards and the refs had to hold people down a little. “But we played well. At first we played real passive and the other team was fired up." Hastings goalie Scott Turnbull turned back 12 Harper Creek shots on goal in what Mepham said was an outstanding performance. “h’s the best I’ve ever seen him," he said. “He made two or three beautiful saves with dives." Hastings’ junior varsity team also won 6-1 to up its record to 2-4. Hastings boys defeat 3 in cross country Wayne Oom and Chuck Robinson both broke the Lakewood course record in leading Hastings’ boys cross country team to wins over Potterville. Saranac and the host Vikings. Oom’s time was 17:01 while Robinson covered the course in 17:08. Rob Trowbridge finished 8th (18:12) for game will pick up our spirits." The Saxons may or may not have lhe ser­ vices of senior quarterback Mike Karpinski, who went down on the team's fourth offensive series against the Redskins. Hastings had scored on two of its first three possessions against what was supposed to be one of lhe league's tougher defenses. Karpinski had all ready hit 5-of-8 passes and the Saxon ground game, led by Jared Car­ rigan. was running roughshod over Marshall. According to Simpson. Karpinski's suc­ cessor. Malt Schmader. played well, hut you simply don't replace a (hrcc-ycar starter with It you use Bw POSTAL EXAM PREPARATION PROGRAM your -none, ** be refunded to M oftces nawo«Je awwal to oner rnr»ne» (to not score 95% or Dene* on the exam, aiu i wju can see* e^Dtoment TO ORDER: FOR INSTANT CREDIT CARD Orders call 1-8QO422-EXAM. ext. 11 September September September September September September September September October 1 25 25 26 27 27 29 30 30 bAbKt i ball Lakeview......... GOLF at Ionia.......... TENNIS at Marshall 5.30 D m I.™ £ FOOTBALL Lakeview 7 hon m‘ TENNIS Allegan Inv.... SOCCER Gull Lake.... ............... inm?m SOCCER Sturgis ................. BASKETBALL at Harper Creek-------- nm TENNIS at Harper Creek ..... "...... CROSS-COUNTRY Albion-Coldwater 5^ pirn.’ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 25.1986- Page 9 Words for the Ys Girts Youth Basketball 1Thc.yA1CA and ,he Hastings Youth Coun­ cil. will begin its girls Y Basketball league the week of October 20. Th.s program is ex- c g,r s ,n gradcs 5-6 Nearly 500 other YMCA s arc currently involved across the country, working with youth to sharpen sport skills and help them enjoy the sport of basketball. Players learn the skills and the rules but they also Icaro teamwork, the impor­ tance of fair play, and they have the oppor­ tunity to think about personal values impor­ tant for the sport and all of life. Each team consists of nine players and one of more coaches, who with the help from in­ structional manuals, work with the team member on the fundmentals of basketball. Players to participate must pre-register. Players can pick up a registration blank at their school or at the YMCA office at the high school. These forms and a SI5 registration fee. must be returned to 520 E. Francis. Hastings, no later than October 9. All players will receive a team shin, cer­ tificate. and patch. Teams will practice and have games every Monday and Wednesday between the hours of 4-6 from October 20 un­ til November 19. There will be a required parents meeting on October 8 at 7 p.m. in Northeastern’s library for parents of new players. Registration, goals and objectives and coaches responsibilities will be discussed. Teams will be formed at Northeastern gym on October 15, from 4-5 p.m. Players should come dressed to play. Each player during this time will go through a couple of basketball drills and will then be notified of their team. Those unable to attend will be placed on a team and notified. For more information, con­ tact the YMCA at 945-4574. Adult Indoor Soccer League Registrations arc now being taken for the adult indoor soccer league. The program will be held in the East gym of the Jr. High on Wednesdays, starting November 5. Pre* registration is required for this activity. To register, please send your name and phone number, to Bruce Johnson. 3311 N. Johnson. Middleville. The cost for this league is $10. Registrations must be turned in no later than October 29. If you need more information call Bruce, the league coordinator at 795-7224. Youth Flag Football Anyone still interested in participating in this years YMCA-Youth Council’s Flag Foot­ ball Program arc invited to the Jr. High prac­ tice fields. For those in grades 3-4, games will be played on Monday, and those in the 5-6 gradcs on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. There is no charge for this activity thanks to the Hastings Community Fund. Bowling results Sunday Night Mixed Hooter Crew IO%-I%. Family Force 9-3. Alley Cats 8-4. Unpredictable* 7-5. K&M Asphalt 6-6. A-Tcam 6-6. Loads 6-2, White Lightning 5%-6%, Pin Busters 5%-2%, Gut­ terdusters 5-7. Hot Shots 5-7. Something Natural 5-3. Chug-a-Lugs 4%-7%, Ma’s & Pa's 4%-7%. Really Rottons 3-5. Quality Spirits 3-5. Elbos Benders 2%-9%. Big Four 0-8 Women’s High Games and Series - L. Tilley 229-532. D. Kelley 186-514, C. Wilcox 190-503, M. Snyder 190. B. Moody 186, J. Martz 166. J. Hamlin 162, D. Blough 161, A Ward 154. J. Ogden 142. Men’s High Games and Series - M. Tilley 195- 558. E. Kelley 211-524, B. Martz 196- 523. R. Blough 182-518. M. Cole 206. D. Smith 199. C. Tumes 199. B. Lake 197. K. Stahl 193, C. Haywood 191, R. Ogden 189. B Drayton 179. R. Little 164. E. Bchmdt 164, L. Joppie 162. Thursdays Angels McDonalds 13-3. Stefanos 11-5, Pennock 7-9. Little Brown Jug 6-10, Formula Realty 6-10. Hastings City Bank 5-11. High Games - S. Boop 162. B. Call:han 187. L. Watson 173. C. Moore 171, G. Kloostcrman 170. J. Joseph 190. L. Tilley 213. Jayvee Football loses to Marshall The Saxon Junior Varsity dropped their record to 0-2-1 Thursday night losing to Mar­ shall 24-0. The Saxon offense once again was unable to sustain a drive into the end zone. Leading the way for the Saxons were Dave Fouty carrying the ball 19 times for 71 yards, and Scott Teske with 2 carries for 25 yards. The Saxons could only manage 162 yanks of total offense. Leading the way for the Saxon Defense was Todd Gould with 13 tackles. The J.V.’s next game is Thursday night Sept. 25 at Lakeview High School, starting time is 6:30 pjn. Seventh graders beat Middleville 24-18 The Hastings seventh grade basketball team defeated Middleville 24-18. Shannon Fuller's 9 points led Hastings. Kris Carr added 5 and Chris Solmcs 4. Thursday Midnight Mixed League 2 Plus 1 10-2; P.W.K. 8-4; The Ter­ minators 84; Beer’s 8-4; Me and the Guys. 6%-5%; Spare Us 6-6; Middvilla-Vice. 5-7; Echo 5-7; I Give Up 4 %-7 %; Who Cares 4-8; H.M.F.I.G. 4-8; No Names 3-9. Men High Games and Series - S. Sher­ man. 204. 210-610; D. Ward, 192-514; Clare Sprague. 198-507; G. Smith. 190-502; R. Jewitt 216; D. VanSycle 194. Women High Games and Series - V. Plants, 159; M. Fager. 135. Hastings Mfg. Co. League Viking 87%. Viking II 66, Chrome Room 62%, Office 52%, Machine Room 48. Lef­ tovers 43%. High Game and Series - B. Ludescher 528, M. Tucker 221-526, D. Edwards 514. J. Ro(zlofT512, G. Oaks 506. Monday Bowieret tes Bobbie's Unique Nails 11-1, Matthews Riverview Grocery 9-3, Nashville Auto 84, J.G. Stock Farm 84. Cascade Home Im­ provement 84, Gutter Duster’s 84, Pioneer Apartments 6%-5%, Hastings Bowl 6%-5%, Kent Oil 6-6, Reminder 5-7, Medical Care Facility 5-7. Flex Fab 5-7, D.J. Electric 5-7, P.S.. Cakes 5-7, K.& B. Tackle 4-8, Hair Care Center 3-9, Hecker Agency 2-10. High Game - B. Wilkins 182, L. Bahs 190, T. Westbrook 168, G. Purdum 181, B. Maker 171, S. Drake 181, B. Cowell 165. J. Wilde 186, M. Moore 189, B. Lumbert 176, C. Cuddahee 152, N. Goggins 156, J. Appelman 152, K. Powers 173, S. Bishop 174. High Game and Series - L. Elliston 221-550. S. VanDenburg 200-531, J. Richardson 190-530, T. Christopher 187-508, C. Hartwell 195-530, M. Scramiin 196-513, C. Moore 203-548. S. Jackson 221-549. Splits Converted - Mary Ellen Goggins picked up the 6-7-10 split. Monday Mixers Realty World 12-0, D. Hubei 10-2. Bob’s Restaurant 9-3. Girrbach’s 8-4. Circle Inn 8-4. Michelob 7-5. Art Meade 7-5, Mex. Connexion 7-5, Hastings Flowers 6-6, River­ bend 6-6, Dewey's 5-7, Hastings Bowl 5-7, Cinder's 4-8, Trowbridge 4-8, Valley Realty 3-9, Halhfax 3-9, Sir N Her 2-10. High Games and Series - D. Murphy 178, J Blough 182-480. D. Kelley 186-491, D. Larsen 181-505, F Girrbach 175-496, M. Wieland 208-479, D. Loftus 173-460, B. Jones 173, E. Ulrich 195, B. Hathaway 189-521, F. Schneider 179-479, Y. Markle) 171. S. Wilt 180-478. S. Merrill 170. E. Johnson 176487. V. Carr 189497. P. Czinder 186467 Splits Converted - M. Bell 5-10, J. Solmer 6-7. Wednesday P.M. Bowling League Hair Care Center 10-2, Gillon’s Const. 7-5, Alfien’s Assoc. 7-5, M&M’s 7-5, Mace’s Pharmacy 6-6, Art Meade 6-6, Varney’s Stables 6-6, Handy's Shirts 6-6, Lifestyles 5-7, Friendly Home Parties 5-7, DeLong's Bail & Tackle 4-8, Nashville Locker 3-9. High Game and Series - L. Elliston 246-539, A. VanDenburg 223-596, B. Moody 237-553, T. Christopher 186-533, B. Hathaway 193-531. J. McMillon 223-527, N. Hummel 198483. D. Brewer 183471. D. Burns 157475, J Gardner 173450. E. Mesecar 244-577. N. Taylor 200, V. Peabody 170, S. Brietncr 150, C. Klein 162, P. Frederickson 156, M. Hall 179, M. Haywood 178, M. Brimmer 142, R. Reichard 137, B. Miner 159, B. Handy 176, V. Slocum 160, B. Brogindewcy 167. F. Schneider 173, M. Gar­ rett 176, P. Croninger 168, L. Johnson 147, C. Flora 144. K. Hanford 159, N. Houghtai in 131, R. Girrbach 162. B. Smith 157, N. Wilson 159. Splits Converted - M. Brimmer 5-6-10, B. Blakely 3-7. L. Elliston 96 over average, J. McMillon 74 over average. B. Moody 62 over average. Thursday A.M. Tuesday Mixed Gillons Const. 10, Russ's Gals 8%, Irenis 7%. Slow Pokes 7. Mode O Day 7. Lallys Alley 6, Hummers 6, Provincial 5. Leftovers 5, Keelers Apt. 5, Bosleys 4, D&S Machine 1. Good Games - T. Joppie 201, M. Chaffee 163, L. Steinbreacher 143, S. Montague 142, L. Johnson 129. L. DeCamp 135, L. Stamm 164. R. Girrbach 165, N. Hummel 159. High Game and Series - K. Forman 198-534. O. Gillons 190-520, J. Gasper 176-502. S. Pennington 182-522, M. Atkin­ son 179-522. P. Fisher 192488. S. Lambert 157447. C. Stuart 168476. S. Peake 181452. Marsh’s Refrigeration 12-0, Neils Restaurant 7%4%, Hastings Fiber Glass 7-5, Riverbend Travel 7-5, Formula Realty 6-6, Lewis Realty 6-6, Unprcdictables 5-7, Floral Design 5-7, Hastings City Bank 5-7, Moore Sales 5-7, Hallifax Snowplowing 3%-8%, CAJ’s 3-9. Men’s High Game and Series - D. Smith 183, D Hoffman 190-500. D. Keast 221-542, D. Daniels 578, D. Hoffman 505, P. Ander­ son 189, J. Higgins 143-354, J. Moore 183, G. Hiuse 221-544. R. Hause 186. R. Eaton 180, J. Eaton 207-509. Women’s High Game and Series - P. Cullers 151417. T. King 162-377. B. Hesterly 151-398, D. Slovinski 160463. B. Wilkins Schley-Jones united in marriage Sept. 19 Linda Schley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Schley of Delton, and Clinton Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Jones of Dowl­ ing. were married in an outdoor ceremony at the Jones Farm. September 19. Honor attendants were Terry Schley, sister of the bride and Monty Jones, brother of the groom. The bride graduated from Marion High School and is employed at Fisher Body in Kalamazoo. The groom graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School and is employed by Casey’s Excavating. The newlyweds traveled to Virginia and are at home at 1491 Clearview Drive. Dowling. Minnie Stahl Mrs. Minnie Stahl. 76. of 8784 Freeport Rd.. Freeport, died Tuesday. Sept. 23. 1986 at her residence. Funeral services were held 1:30 Friday, September 26, at Clarksville Bi­ ble Church. Rev. Mick Funderburg officiated with burial in Bowne Menonite Cemetery. Arrangements were by Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. Mrs. Stahl was born June 8, 1910, the daughter of Frederick and Mary (Weaver) Wieland. She attended the Jenning rural school and was married to Gordon Stahl on November 10, 1931 in Elkhart, Indiana. She lived and farmed with her husband most of her life in the Clarksville area. She attended the Calvary Grace Brethren Church. Mrs. Stahl is survived by her husband; two sons, Arnith and Truman Stahl both of Freeport; one daughter, Mrs. Dean (Katherine) Geiger of Clarksville; 11 grand­ children; six great-grandchildren; one sister in law, Mrs. Cletus Wieland of Lowell. She was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers. Helen H. Birke HASTINGS - Mrs. Helen Hazel Birke, 88. of 526 W. Green St., Hastings, died Wednes­ day. Sept. 24, 1986 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 at Tate Funeral Home in Hart. Rev. Kenneth Snow will officiate with burial in Hart Cemetery. Mrs. Birke was bom August 13, 1898 in Toledo, Ohio, lhe daughter of Charles and Jeanette (MacGregor) VanAmburg. She was married to Frank Birke August 21, 1923 in Hart. She was a homemaker and she and her husband owned Birke Shoe Store in Hart. Mrs. Birke was a member of lhe Hastings Presbyterian Church, a member of the Church choir and Hastings Women’s Club. Mrs. Birke is survived by two sons, Richard Birke of Valpariso, Ind., and Robert Birke of Hastings; two daughters. Helen Walsh of North Muskegon and Isabel Ottcson Olszewski-Salski announce engagement Ward-Stanton announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ward of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Debra Lee. to Gordon Stanton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Stanton of Hastings. Debra is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School and is presently employed a. Felpausch Food Center in Hastings. Gordon is a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School and is presently employed at the Freeport Elevator. A fall 1987 wedding is being planned. of Buchanan; ten grandchildren and one sister, Isabel Wolf of Anna Maria. Florida. Durwood and Shirley Birman SARANAC - Durwood and Shirley Bir­ man. both age 38, of Saranac died at Weston. W. Va. of accidental injuries. Durwood was born in Hastings on August 14, 1948, the so.i of Elwood and Alice (Laylc) Birman. He was a member of the Galilee Bap­ tist Church. They had lived in Saranac for the past 11 years, and previously living in Portland. Surviving Mr. Birman arc his father Elwood of Manistee; his mother, Mrs. David (Alice) Strimback of Lake Odessa; step-father Ellis Johnston; four sons, Jeff and Gary and twins Christopher and Curtis all al home; two brothers Durwin Birman of South Dakota, James Johnston of Lake Odessa; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Beverly) McClintock of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Timothy (Diane) Smith of Grand Ledge, and Mrs. Theodore (Kathy) Strimback of Hastings. Surviving Mrs. Birman besides their children are her mother. Clarice Challcnder of Ionia; her father, Richard preceded her in death in June; two brothers. John Challcnder of Eaton Rapids, Richard Challcnder of Saranac, one sister, Mrs. Gerrit (Linda) VanDeKamp of Ohio. Funeral services are Friday. Sept. 26. I p.m. at Galilee Baptist Church. Saranac with Rev. James Frank. Rev. Edgar Perkins, and Rev. Kirk Starkweather officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Galilee Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements were made by Lake Funeral Home, Saranac. Mr. Alphonse Olszewski is proud to an­ nounce the engagement of his daughter Angela Jane to Matthew John Salski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Jackson of Hastings. Angela is a 1986 Hastings High School graduate and is planning to attend college in the spring. Matthew is currently being employed by the state. A 1987 wedding is being planned. United Way drive kicks off Wednesday The Barry Area United Way will kick-off its campaign drive this Wednesday at an 8 a.m. breakfast at Leason Sharpe Hall in Hastings. Fred C. Douglas, community services director for Consumers Power Co. and former news director for WKZO-TV, will be the keynote speaker at the event. The 1986-87 campaign goal has been set at SI33.594. said Lynn McConnell, president of the local United Way board of directors. "This campaign with new expansion ser­ vices into a greater portion of Barry County and an increased goal is an ambitious under­ taking." said McConnell. “But it is dictated by the frequent use of services by all residents of Barry County with the members’ agencies.” General campaign chairman is Bill McGinnis. Division chairmen have been selected and volunteer workers will soon begin efforts to reach the new goal, following the kick-off breakfast. Douglas, the keynote speaker, was active with the Greater Kalamazoo United Way Campaign organization from 1969-79. HOMEOWNERS! borrow $5,000 to $100,000 jvitti no effec nr vou-r Mor»qaqe nr lane Coni'ac’ .4’ FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MICHIGAN 1-800-654 2265 An equal housing leMe' 223482. Splits Converted - V. Tolles, 3-7-10. I POSTAL EXAM RURAL CARRIER DEAR PARENT: . Do you ever (eel anxious that your child may be abducted or sexually assaulted? • Do you ever believe that the topic of sexual abuse has become an overblown fad topic? . 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PLEASE BRING YOUR QUESTIONS & CONCERNS Tuesday, Sept. 30 • 7-9 p.m. Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall, First Presbyterian Church Broadway & Center Streets, Hastings ■ PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED" rs an original play wnnen lor parents of whooters about preventing the sexual abuse of children Only in lhe past lew years ha, the v . , unq children been In the awareness of the general public Now there are reports of MU abuse in day care centers, alarming statistics on incest, and fears of child molestations ° d abductions This play examines what parents can do to help prevent the sexual abuse of th” /children It shows the need to be aware and concerned without either overreacting or denying the problem C°S?« nroaram is sponsored through a grant from the Michigan Department ol Social ‘ sand is being presented by Prevention Training Associates of Kalamazoo. Ml u/ ? oe that you will plan to attend this workshop for parents. 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(Indicate R/C on your order) । Call Toll Free J J PL.-MP contact your day care center staff if you have further questions or you may cont^t Anne Lindquist at Prevention Training Associates (616 349 9072) 1-800-647-8846 ext. 10 | This is a private concern not atfiihated with any go»«"’ment agency Worf you let us take you on a sea cruise? Whether you want to he back and relax or party til dawn. AAA Travel Agency can arrange a cruise to paradise that s jus! right for you What else would you expect from Michigan's largest cruise agency9 NCL Caribbean Air-Sea Cruises. Save 5256 to 51,422 per cabin! Royal Caribbean Air-Sea Cruises. Save up to 25%. American Hawaii Inter-Island Cruises. Air-Sea packages from 51,613. Subfoci lo availability * Sh agency HASTINGS AAA BRANCH 214 North Jefferson « 945 9506 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 25.1986 ------ Happy birthday Chester A rthur------- Injured in crash... Hastings resident Larry James. 43. who recently underwent kidney transplant surgery, was back in the hospital last week being treated for injuries sustained in a one-car auto accident. James was westbound on River Road east of the Nashville Highway at 9:10 p.m. Sept. 17 v.-nen he lost control of his car and struck a tree. Barry County Sheriff s deputies said. James was transported to Pen­ nock Hospital where he was admitted for multiple contusions and also treated for complications from diabetes. Leflal Notice The Regular Meeting of THE BOARD OF EDUCATION September 15. 1906 The regular meeting of the Board of Education wot called to order by J. Toburen. President, on Monday. September 15. 1986. ot 7:30 p.m. Members present: A. Ainslie. W. Baxter. L. Hoy­ wood. D. Hoekstra. J. Toburen. ond G. Wibolda. Members absent P. Endsley It was moved by W. Baxter ond supported by Hoywood thol the minutes of lhe regular mon­ thly meeting of August 25, 1986 be approved and placed on file Motion carried. It was moved by G. Wibolda and supported by D. Hoekstra that the minutes of the special conference meeting (closed ses­ sion) of August 25. 1986 be ap­ proved ond placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by D. Hoekstra and supported by A. Ainslie that the minutes of the special con­ ference meeting (closed session) of September 1.1986 be approv­ ed and placed on file. Motion carried It wos moved by D. Hoekstra and supported by G Wibolda that the Combined Financial Statement (C^wwnl C..nd Debt Retirement Funds, and Construc­ tion Fund), as of August 31.1986. by approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It wos moved by G. Wibolda ond supported by D. Hoekstra that the Trust and Agency Fund report as of August 31.1986. be approved and placed on file Mo­ tion carried. It was moved by D. Hoekstra ond supported by G. Wibolda that the Student Services Fund report as of August 31. 1986, be approved ond placed on file. Mo­ tion carried. It was moved by D. Hoekstra and supported by G. Wibolda that lhe Monthly Budget report as of August 31. 1986. be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It wos moved by D. Hoekstra ond supported by G. Wibolda that the Investments report as of August 31. 1986. be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It wos moved by G. Wilbalda and supported by L. Haywood that the September. 1986 paid bills be approved ond that the unpaid bills be approved and placed on file. On roll call the vote stood six ayes, one absent (P. Endsley). Motion carried. SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. 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Baxter thol lhe Board ol Education accept the September. 1986 personnel report os submitted. On roll call the vole stood six ayes, one ab­ sent (P. Endsley). Motion carried. Il wos moved by G. Wibolda ond supported by A. Ainslie that the Board of Education approve the 1986-87 Adult Education Catalog ol the Hastings Area School System and submit lhe Catalog to the Michigan Deport ment of Education os required. Motion carried. Il wos moved by D. Hoekstra and supported by G. Wilbalda that the Board of Education adopt o resolution regarding the State Aid Incentive funds, and submit the resolution to the Michigan Deportment of Education prior to October 1. 1986. On roll coll the vole stood six ayes, one absent (P. Endsley). Motion carried. It was moved by G. Wilbalda and supported by D. Hoekstra that lhe Board of Education ap­ point the persons whose names were submitted to the committee charged with the responsibility ol planning for the relocation of the sixth grade into the Junior High School as of September. 1987. Motion carried. It wos moved by W. Baxter ond supported by I. Haywood that the Board of Education award the contract for the Johnson Fieldhouse roofing project to TBR Roofing o* Kalamazoo. Michigan ot a boso bid cost ol $14,300 which is the low bid. On roll call the vote stood six oyos. one ab­ sent (P. Endsley). Motion carried. It was movod by W. Baxter ond supported by G. Wibolda that the Board of Education approve the collective bargaining agreement with the Hastings Education Association for July I, 1986 through June 30. 1989. On roll coll lhe vote stood six ayes, one absent (P. Endsley). Motion carried. It was moved by D. Hoekstra and supported by W. Baxter that the Board of Education approve the 1986-87 salaries ond benefits for supervisors os recommended by the Board's Personnel Com­ mittee. On roll coll the vote stood six ayes, one absent (P. Endsley). Motion carried. It wos moved by G. Wibolda and supported by W. Baxter that the Board of Education approve the 1986-87 wage scale or.d benefits for the Adminstration Office secretaries os recom­ mended by lhe Board's Person­ nel Committee. On roll coll the vote stood six ayes, one absent (P. Endsley). Motion carried. It wos movod by G. Wibolda ond supported by W. Baxter that the Board of Education approve the 1966-87 hourly wage scale lor aides ond enrichment instructors as presented, ond thol lhe Superintendent or his ad­ ministrative designee be authorized to hire persons os aides and enrichment instructors as necessary for lhe 1986-87 school year. On roll call the vote stood six ayes, one absent (P. Endsley). Motion carried. It was movod by W Baxter and supported by 0. Hoekstra that lhe Board ol Education approve the 1986-87 salaries ond benefits for odminslrolors os recommend­ ed by the Board s Personnel Com­ mittee. On roll coll lhe vote stood six oyos, one absent (P. Endsley). Motion carried. It wos moved by I. Hoywood and supported by A. Ainslie that the Board of Education accept, with appreciation, a gift of com­ puter equipment worth approx­ imately $1.200 from John Scott. On roll call the vote stood six oyes. one absent (P. Endsley). Motion carried. Il wos moved by G. Wibolda ond supported by I. Hoywood thol the Board of Education ac­ cept. with appreciation, a gift of o single oxle enclosed trailer worth approximately $2 000 from the Hastings Bond Boosters to be used to haul bond equipment to performance locations. On roll call the vote stood six oyos, one absent (P. Endsley). Motion carried. It was moved by W. Baxter and supported by D. Hookstra that the Board ol Education deny the out-of-di»tricl transfer applica­ tion submitted by Lindo Tilley of 7402 E. Stole Road Nashville on behalf of her children. William and Tanya to attend classes in the Maple Volley School District. On roll coll coll the vote stood six ayes one absent (P. Endsley). Motion carried. It wos moved by G Wilbalda ond supported by J Toburen that the Board of Education meeting be adjourned Motion carried. 19-25) State and county tributes honor 103 yr. old Delton resident In 1883. Chester A. Arthur was president, the Northern Pacific Railroad was being com­ pleted and in Barry County, Edmund Titus was bom in a log cabin. And now. nearly 103-ycars later. Titus is ready to observe another birthday on Saturday. What's amazing about Titus is that he still enjoys good health and can regularly be spot­ ted doing yard work and gardening at his Delton home. Titus “is outdoors everyday and busy," said a friend. The Delton Golden Age Club Tuesdayhonored Titus with a birthday celebration, at­ tended by about 140 persons, at its month) meeting at St. Ambrose Church. At the party. Stale Representative Robert Bender. R-Middleville. and County Commis­ sioner Rae M. Hoare. R-Delton, presented Titus with separate tributes of honor. Bender presented a framed tribute express­ ing respect and admiration from Governor James Blanchard and himself. The tribute ex­ tolled the “tremendous milestone” of Titus' 103rd birthday and noted that he has ex­ perienced a life of hard work. On behalf of the county board of commis­ sioners. Hoare gave a framed resolution to Titus, noting that he is the "epitome of the senior citizen, those persons who are the backbone of this county." Titus was bom in a log cabin which was located on the corner of Keller and Otis Lake roads. He is the seventh child of the late Ed­ mund and Ellen (Collins) Titus. A former student at the one-room Mc­ Callum Country School. Titus played the trombone with several area community bands. He married the late Mary Adams, a school teacher, in 1910. They were married 68 years until she died at the age of 95 in 1978. Titus has been involved in a variety of oc­ cupations. helping his father with a well drill­ ing business, working for several years with the Grand Trunk Railroad and with a con­ struction company. He was employed for 28 years as a pipefitter at the KVP Paper Co. (now James River) in Kalamazoo until his retirement in 1943. Since his retirement he has enjoyed fanning and yard work. A son. Paul. 74, lives nearby. There are two grandchildren and a number of great­ grandchildren. State Rep. Robert Bender (right) and Barry County Commissioner Rae M. Hoare present birthday tributes to honor Edmund Titus of Delton who will be 103 years old this Saturday. The Delton Golden Age Club held a birthday party for him on Tuesday when the tributes were presented. (Banner photo) Middleville man sentences to jail for drug offense Robin L. Workman. 21, of 2827 Yankee Springs Rd.. Middleville, has been sentenced to one year in jail and four years' probation for selling marijuana to an undercover police officer last year. Workman pleaded guilty July II to the at­ tempted delivery and/or manufacture of a controlled substance, saying he sold half a pound of marijuana to the undercover agent as a “favor to a friend.” He was ordered to pay SI ,360 in court costs and restitution as part of his sentence. A request by Donald Gibson. 21. of 3853 Wall Lake Rd., Hastings, for reconsideration of his sentence for attempted burglary was turned down by Judge Richard M. Shuster last week. Gibson is serving one year in jail and five years' probation for breaking into the Fanner's Feed store on Railroad Street. The request was made on the grounds that Drug abuse, continued... secretary and then as a part-time coordinator for a day care program. My husband was making a good living as a salesman. Things went along pretty smoothly." Then. Hannah said, junior high struck. “If you live through junior high you can live through anything.” Hannah said, shoving a stray strand of hair back in place. “Cindy got into drugs long enough to find out she didn't like them. Which is probably the norm. I think. I think you’d be lucky to find any kids who hadn't tried it. Like my generation — you can't find many of us who hadn't drunk a beer cither. Kids arc kids and if it's not supposed to be done they're going to try it. “For Cindy, she didn't like it. It wasn't her bag. Forget it. "When I first realized that Maria was play­ ing vyith drugs I thought. 'Well, I'll be lucky, she's going to be like Cindy.' “And she did cool it for awhile. She was running track. A living nightmare “Then it got wild. She was gone more than she was home. She’d go out her windows at night. It’s a nightmare living with a child who's hooked. "We talked to her about it. Wc got all the information we could. And she said 'yah, you're right, this isn’t good for me.' And I put blinders on. I thought — she's told me she’s not going to do that and I'm going to accept that. "During the summer between 7th and 8th grade wc didn't have many problems because we camped out a lot. “Then in 8th grad: she started in again and her grades started dropping. I was up >at school more than 1 was at work or anywhere else. "She got some drug counseling. But by the end of 8th grade we realized wc had a big pro­ blem. She'd started sleeping a lot when she shouldn't be sleeping. I wondered if she was sleeping nights. I never suspected — I mean, she’s on the second story of our house — I never suspected she would climb out the win­ dow and across the second roof and then down. "She'd sneak out. Go to drug parties in town.” When Maria was home, Hannah said, she would "shut herself in her room. Play loud music. Be very obnoxious for no reason. And then very loving for no reason. "Her friends changed. Her dress code changed. She went from wearing nice dress pants and shirts to grubby clothes. Her camp­ ing clothes is what she dug out." At that point. Hannah said. Maria was smoking dope (marijuana) and taking speed (amphetamines). She would shoplift to get the money to buy hgr drugs. Losing control "Then all of a sudden all of her old friends just quit. Some of them had been using drugs too but she was just losing control. And the ones that were under control didn't want to hang out with her anymore. At that point anybody who was halfway decent — they were through with her. "So we found her isolated with people we didn't even know. Like Rick (last name omit­ ted) — that bunch. She knew those people Rick is dead. He was killed up in Grand Rapids. He was a pusher. "Maria started getting phone calls from people like that. 1 didn’t know who they were at first. I remember the first time Jim (lay name omitted) ever called the house. | thought, who is he?' I thought he must be a new kid in school. 1 didn't realize at the time that he was damn near out of school and head over heels involved in drugs and everything •• Jim was murdered last year in Hastings Hannah pointed out wearily. By a Kentwood man. In a fight over drugs. Hannah's family was beginning to fall apart. After Maria and a girlfriend disap­ peared from the camper behind Hannah’s house where they were supposed to be sleep­ ing and didn’t show up until hours later, "stoned and drunk.” Hannah had had enough, she said. "We said ok that's it. you are dcfinedly /rounded You will be in our sight at all tunes, your bedroom door will be open from now on." And things went pretty smoothly for a cou­ ple of weeks, Hannah said. “Then Maria finally realized, well gee, we have to go to sleep sometime. “She was back at it. "Finally, we nailed the window in her bedroom shut, and took the door off the hinges. 1 mean she couldn't go to the bathroom and shut the door. We thought wc had it under control. We decided to take a camping trip for the rest of the summer." Maria went into withdrawal. Hannah helped all she could, giving her daughter orange juice, vitamins, and encouraging Maria to exercise. "Everybody kept telling us to put her in a drug rehab,” Hannah explained, shaking her head slowly. "But she begged us not to send her zway. Wc fell for it. It was a con. She didn’t want to be away from home because she didn’t want to be away from her drugs." Back in school "Wc started her back in school in lhe ninth grade with all the promises in the world that cveything would be fine. She ended up in the hospital with anorexia — causing herself to throw up. taking diuretics — she wanted to be thin. The child is all of four feet four and 70 pounds. "She was hospitalized a couple of times. She developed hypoglycemia.” Hannah sought further advice from doctors and drug therapists For her and her husband, “all communica­ tion stopped.” "We were talking to everyone else but each other." "Merle drank more, isolated himself. The older sister’s screaming 'get the kid out of here. I’m going to kill her, she's destroying my life and hers.' My older daughter’s in the same high school with her, you see, so she’s listening to all this junk that her sister’s pull­ ing at school." Maria skipped classes, skipped school, talk­ ed back to teachers. Hannah said. “She used to fall asleep in class and the teachers would let her sleep. They never called us." Selling herself By this time. Hannah said. Maria was get­ ting her drugs through prostitution. "She’d leave in the middle of the night and go to these parties and — she wouldn't get paid but she got all the drugs and alcohol she wanted and usually a supply of pot to go.” Finally, one day at school, Maria overdosed on acid' "She was in class, taking acid in school. She just dropped over. Somebody called an ambulance, and she was sent to the hospital- 1 called my husband and he said •take care of it. I’ll be home at six.” Hannah felt very alone. After the overdose. Maria went to live at one of her friend's homes and began more drug counseling. She lasted 30 days in the pew living arrangments before her older sister called Hannah and said Maria was in bad shape and might OD again. Hannah then faced the worst weekend of her life- »hc said. Story continued in the Sept. 30th edition of The Hastings Banner. Shuster went outside state sentencing guidelines when sentencing Gibson. Delton resident Thomas L. Lake. 39. of 6990 Lammers Rd., will be sentenced Oct. 24 for the reckless use of a firearm. He pleaded guilty to the offense Sept. 10 in exchange for the dropping of a more serious charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. Pleading guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Sept. 12 to the attempted possession of a pair of brass knuckles was Robert L. Hin­ ckley. 20. of 2420 Woodruff Rd., Hastings. Hinckley also pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Hinckley told the court he was driving his car in Irving Township Aug. 29 when he lost control of his vehicle and hit a stop sign. Hinckley had been drinking, he said, and was carrying the brass knuckles in his pocket. He will be sentenced Oct. 24. Cheryl A. Sparks. 19, of 14565 Brooklodge, Hickory Comers, has petitioned for “Youthful Trainee" status which would wipe her record clean if she successfully com­ pletes the program. Sparks is accused of four counts of check forgery. An Oct. 24 hearing on the matter was set. LOCAL BIRTHS: IT’S A GIRL Mr. and Mrs. Mark G. Kime. 3448 Barber Rd.. Hastings. Aug. 31.4:58 p.m.. 8 lb. Leo and Michelle Parker. Nashville. Sept. 20. 6:10 a.m.. 7 lb. '/i oz. ITS A BOY Linda and Alfred Rose. Delton. Sept. 17. 5:08 a.m.. 9 lb. 7 oz. Lori and Steven West. Hastings. Sept. 18. 7:17 a.m., 6 lb.. 8 oz. Richard and Pamela Palmer. Middleville. Sept. 19. 11:21 a.m.. 7 lb. 8'Zr oz. Douglas and Debra Mepham. Hustings. Sept. 20. 5:01 a.m., 8 lb. 14'4 oz. IFITQOES (Ai.CnORE.ltf BNKMnrft CHNS1M7 MKSEJMIIK * H05W1MIHC Th. HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 9466051 I&I&1SSIFIED ADS Thank You Jobs Wanted For Sale CARD OF THANKS HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg SL, Nashville 852-9537 evenings FOR SALE: 1972 Travco motor home, 27’, 413 Dodge engine, Onan generator, sleeps 6. very good condition, $10,000. 945-2330___________________ Help Wanted FOR SALE: 1986 Kawasaki 454, new condition, very low miles, $1,995. 945-9865 after 10pm_______________________ The family of Sam McKeown would like to express their appreciation for all the cards, flowers, food, support and help from all our friends and rela­ tives. Thank you to Rev. David Nelson of the First Methodist Church, Hastings. A special thanks to the Masonic Lodge •231 and Mr. Ed Tudor for the impressive ceremony. Also a “Big Thank You" to Beeler Funeral Home. Words cannot express the gratitude that we feel at this time. Please remember us in your prayers. The family of Sam McKeown Rusiness Services EXPERT TREE and stump removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854__________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Pels FREE TO GOOD HOME: due to allergies wc must find a new home for our 4 yr. old Siamese. She has been spayed and dcclawed. If you are interested in adopting, please call 945-3029. FOR SALE: two Belgian geld­ ing, with harnesses, spreader, and fore cart, broke the bcsL Phone after 6pm 765-5105 Real Estate FOR SALE: 2 bdrm, year around cottage with fireplace, lake privileges. Call 623-8485. FOR SALE by owner, large 2 bedroom home in Freeport, ground floor laundry, new carpel in dining and living room, large comer lot, av-'table for immedi­ ate occupancy. Land contract terms to qualified buyer. Nice starter home or rental property. 765-8941__________________ _ FOR SALE: 10x50 Detroiter mobile home, 2 bedrooms, completely furnished, excellent condition, must be moved, make' offer. 765-8941 EXTRA INCOME!: With the Holiday Season just around the corner, you'll be needing extra cash. Wc can help! Earn weekly commissions showing our line of calendars, pens and gifts to local firms. Full time potential. No investment No collections. Our 77lh year of prompt friendly service. For more information write Kevin Pcska, Newton Mfg. Company, Dept. D5442, Newton, Iowa 50208________ HELP WANTED: Dental assistant. Our busy dental office is looking for an enthusiastic, organized, chairsidc assistant 2 to 4 days, Monday thru Thurs­ day. Benefits. Experiece preferred but will train the right pcron. Please send resume to Gerald Licari, D.D.S, 1032 4th Ave., Lake Odessa, MI 48849. Phone 374-8828_____________ HELP WANTED: MANA­ GER TRAINEE. A management position can be yours after 6 month specialized training. Earn up to $15,000 to $35,000 a year in management Wc will send you to school for a minimium of 2 weeks, expenses paid, train you in the field to sell & service established accounts. You need to have a good car, be bondable, be ambitious & aggressive. Hospital profit sharing program. Send personal resume to Mana­ ger Trainee, P.O. Box 559, Okemos, Ml 48864. EOE NOW HIRING: people to show gifts & toys for House of Lloyd party plan. Free catclogs, supplies, hostess gifts, and $300 kiL No deliveries or collections. AJso^booking parties. Call Cathy TEMPORARY HELP WANTED: to work 3 nights. Apply at True Value Hardware, Main store service desk. Miscellaneous ENROLL FOR FALL CLAS­ SES: Tap, ballet, modem jazz, acrobatics, tumbling. Darlene’s Studio of Dance call 945-4431 or 948-8601 FOSTER FOR SALE: Bedroom suite, light oak, double size bed, mattress & box springs, like new, dresser with mirror, night stand, swivel hassock, $350. Walnut triple dresser with mirror, $35. Dining room set, table opens for 10-12 people, 4 chairs, buffet, sliding glass door on top half, $150. Call for appointment 517-485-3997 FAMILIES NEEDED: for infant, pre­ schoolers & teenagers. Family & Children's Services provides training & support plus expenses. Interested families call 948-4096 For Reni FOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, living, dining, kitchen all carpeted. Larger 2 car garage. Located on Algonquin Lake. Available October 10. $400 mouth plus utilities, $400 securi­ ty deposit One year or 18 month lease. 517.485-3997 Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: Saturday, 9am - 5pm, 502 W. Clinton, Hastings_______ YARD SALE: Saturday, 9am 5pm; Sunday, 12 - 6pm. Clothing, furniture, chandelier. 801 W. Bond. For Sale Automotive FOR SALE: 1980 Dodge Diplomat, 2 door, PS, PB, cruise, fm stereo, good condition, $1950 firm, 945-3167_______ FOR SALE: 1971 Pc tiac Ventura, 6 cylinder, runs good, $300. 945-4120 after 5pm FOR SALE: 1978 Chevette, good condition, slick shift, S55O. CaU 795-7412 after 4:30pm MOVING SALE: maple table and 6 chain, $550.3 piece queen size bed outfit, $300. Sofa, earth tonc,S250 Sofa, rustic. 2 chairs, Sx5 each. White dresser with mirror, $75.3 living room tables, 5100. Also garage sale, Friday, 9-6, Saturday, 9 to noon. 2219 Jeanne Dr., Algonquin Lake. 948-8282 Community Notices BARRY COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Mental Health Services will be held on Thun, Oct 2, 1986 at 8 a.m. in me conference room. Any inter­ ested persons arc invited to attend. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-10-02.pdf c35c04931b8632d83af284483bda23b2 PDF Text Text NEWS wrap | Family deals with girl’s drug use Part II — Page 1 Pagel Page 2 Deadline to register near Devoted to the Interests ofBarry County Since 1856 terry Cooky ikIMl **“ reminded dte urt Monday, CM. 6, kite deadline ft* regiaenitki wae ia*e Mounter 4 Sraerel cleoton. To be cllfMe to reamer, a voter nrs be a citizen at ite Haired Suree. at lean 18 yean ot age, retd a 30-day rente* of die uaat and Meet ter city or lownabip residence. • iid&Aij Than <rte am teadkwed or elderly who cannot a**||* ■ peraoe tn retiMer may do ao by oaf. They dneldcontact their city or erawapadtlp clerk for further Information. ' Banner wins top photo prize ister tells of aguan horrors Hastings Banner “™***^~PRICE 25c ™^HUreDAY*OCTOBeR2, 1966 ~ Ground broken for new office of Savings and Loan under Ke influence at alodad. Watching Richard Beduhn (left), president of the Hastings Savings and Loan Association, and Ray Wieland, chairman of the board, break ground for the new three-level office building are (from left) Richard Shaw, di rector, Constantin Hunciag, city building inspector, Stuart Clement, director emeritus; David Wren, a director of National Bank of Hastlng»;Richard Jacobs, director emeritus; Gordon Sheldon, vice-president; Kendall Reahm, director emeritus and former owner of the building site; Albert J. Vegter, architect; David Jasperse, Hastings mayor pro tern; Phil Jones, contractor; Michael Klovanlch, city dlre^orof public services; Edgar Backe, director and chairman of the appraisal committee; Patrick C. Hodges, director, Orville Decker, director and Al Signs, director. Decker. Signs and Hodges served as the association's building committee, which Hodges as chairmli. by Robert J. Johnston With new shovels in hand, officials of Hastings Savings and Loan broke ground Wednesday for a three-level office building at the comer of Michigan and State Streets. In remarks prepared for the ceremony. Richard Beduhn. president of the association, said the new building and location will enable the firm to provide a more convenient location with free parking and easy access to the lobby and drive through area. “With the expansion of Fclpausch Food Center and our commitment to this end of Main Street, the construction of our new building should provide some stimulant to the business community to take a look at this end of Main Street and the potential for growfh in this area," he said. He added that the city’s Downtown Development Authority will “get a much needed assist in proceeding with some of their plans for the downtown ’area.” The DDA receives funding through the growth in the downtown tax base. Organized in 1924 to "promote thrift and home ownership," the move marks the fourth time that the association has moved its main office. In 1959. the association moved from the second floor of the Stebbins Building (above the JCPcnney store) ig its present main office location at 136 E. State St. The present office has been remodeled and enlarged twice, doubling the office area. An adjacent drive-in facility was also added at the comer of Michigan and State Streets in 1977 and a Lake Odessa office was opened that same year. "At the present time this location has reach­ ed operational capacity and it is not economically feasible to attempt further ex­ pansion." Beduhn said. Completion date for the 15.000 square foot building is June of 1987. Hastings Savings and Loan, a S39 million state-chartered mutual association, called upon the financial facility planners from Daniels and Zcrmack Associates of Ann Ar­ bor to assist in evaluating the alternatives for expansion. After several possibilities had been explored, including locations outside of Continued on page 3 Local attorney vv ill serve as Barry County Pr obate Judge Hastings attorney Richard H. Shaw, 47. has been appointed to fill the remaining year-anda-half term of retired Barry County Probate Court Judge Richard N. Loughrin. Democratic Gov. James J. Blanchard telephoned Shaw with the news Monday and told Shaw that support of Shaw's appointment by local community members played a part in the governor's decision to appoint him. Shaw received a unanimous endorsement from the Barry County Bar Association and several other local organizations, and was even given a vote of approval by the Hastings City Council. "The governor said he was looking at u large stack of letters various people in Barry County had sent him supporting my candidacy and he was impressed with them," Shaw said of the telephone conversation. “He also commented on my background in all areas of the law and my involvement in the community.” Shaw was one of two attorneys applying for the position. The other, Nashville lawyer Carol Dwyer, has been a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party and was considered a strong contender for the position. “Shaw had a tremendous amount of ex­ perience.” Gregory Morris, director of per­ sonnel for Blanchard, said. “When you weigh all of the factors in this case, it came out in Shaw’s favor. Experience was certainly a ma­ jor factor." Shelly Sulser, Banner Reporter, Photo­ grapher. Banner wins first place for spot news photo This photo capturing the trouble that resulted when students congregated near Hastings High School won the Banner FIRST PLACE for spot news photography. Richard H. Shaw Continued on page 11 The Hastings Banner has captured first place in the Michigan Press Association I986 Newspaper Contest for a spot news photo, and received a third place general excellence award. The winning photo was printed on the Ban­ ner’s Nov. 11, 1985 front page illustrating a story about a student 'hangout' where smok­ ing and possibly alcohol and drugs were a pro­ blem. A news team was sent to the scene to in­ vestigate the problem which had become a topic of concern to parents. It was not known that fighting also occurred there until the scuf­ fle broke out as photographer Shelly Sulscr started shooting pictures. The Banner received the first place award from 1.562 total entries representing 81 newspapers. And for the fourth time under the ownership of the J-Ad Graphics, the Banner placed in the general excellence category. In its circulation class, the Banner took the third place award behind the South Lyon Herald and the Clarkston News. Announcement of the winners of the annual newspaper contest is made in conjunction with National Newspaper Week Oct. 5-11 with the theme of "A Free Press Senes A Free People". "What makes this photo award particularly special is that this category in the contest is not broken down by circulation size," Publisher Melvin F. Jacobs said. "Shelly's photograph was matched against some of the best photographers in the state and it came out on top." "We are always appreciative of the work of our staff people." he continued. "Winning this award and again placing in the general ex­ cellence category shows that we have a staff of quality people who strive to do outstanding work." He added that continuing efforts to improve the Banner arc being reflected in a circulation increase of nearly 25 percent in the past year. DRUG ABUSE: Daughter’s addiction leads to suicide attempt by Mary Warner Area United Way kicks off drive A month-tonfl dri»» Io collect funds for 11 local service agen­ cies through the Barry Area United Way kicked off Wednes­ day morning with a breakfast at Lesson Sharpe Memorial Hall In Hastings. Keynote speaker Fred C. Douglas, (above), community services director for Consumers Power Co. and former news director for WKZO television, Is addressing representatives of many corporations and organiza­ tions involved in the fundraising process. For more on U-W plans for col­ lecting their $133,594 goal, see Editor’s note: Thefollowing is the second of a three-pan series on drug abuse in Barry County. Names have been changed to protect the identifies of those involved, but the in­ cidents rt tated here are true. We pick up the story of Hannah Jones mid-way through her 'daughter's teen years, as the daughter strug­ gles with a drug addiction that is tearing the Jones family apan. Hannah had to hospitalize Maria for the weekend before she could place her in a drug rehabilitation program in Detroit the follow­ ing Monday. Pennock Hospital has no holding facilities for someone with Maria's kind of problem. Hannah said, so Hannah stayed at the hospital all weekend, guarding Maria's room. “It was the most embarrassing and humiliating experience of my life." Hannah said, growing tight-lipped. "I literally slept outside her door. In a hallway, a public hallway. With this kid inside who would scream and swear if she saw me She hated me. 1 was sending her away." Monday finaliy arrived, and with the hcip of her husband and a friend. Maria was transported to the Detroit facility, She lasted a little more than a month. "She was supposed to stay 45 days." Han­ nah sighed. “She found out that if you have sexual relations with somebody while you’re in care, that's grounds for dismissal. So she and a fellow in the unit pretended they had been intimate to get them both dismissed early.” Maria came home. And stayed home. It was November of 1983. She was supposed to be a freshman in high school. Instead, she stayed home the rest of the school year, her mother acting as her "prison guard." A stint at substance abuse counseling didn't work out. "Basically. with my job. I was able to focus on Maria for the rest of the year. My hours arc flexible as long as my work is done so I had the time with her God forbid the parents who can't take time off work. You can't leave a child like that at home You never know what's next." Things began to right themselves. When September rolled abound. Hannah enrolled Maria in the l()ih grade. "She wasn't back to school a week and she was into drugs again." Inmate and keepers... Another stay at a drug rehabilitation center, this one in Saginaw, didn't help. Maria ran away from it. She called Hannah and told her mother she wouldn't go back. Home once again. Maria and her parents became inmate and keepers. "We never left her alone. She didn't want to eat. She wanted to drink a lot of coffee. She wanted a lot of sugar. We knew she shouldn t have that. The easiest thing for an addict to do is change his addiction." "Every meal was a fight. She refused to eat. If we made her cat she'd throw up from beinc so worked up. "She'd call me a b...h. Her language was atrocious. "I found myself sinking her She had push­ ed me to what was beginning to be my limits. "I was ready to kill.” . "And vou get to that point. Hannan ex­ plained. jabbing a cigarette butt repeatedly in- PART 2 to the ashtray. "You feel like you're going crazy. You hale the child. I literally hated her. as much as she hated me at times. I hated what she was doing to us. What she w?s doing to herself. "I’ve learned that those thoughts are not ab­ normal. They just need to be dealt with. Somebody destroys your family structure, yah. you're gonna hate 'em. It doesn't matter if it's your kid." But as things once again began to improve. Hannah laxed her vigil. "Wrong move," Hannah said, shaking her head again. "Mana disappeared for seven days. We finally got a phone call from Cadillac. Mi., that she wanted to come home. "It t<x»k some doing to get her out of where she was. and when we finally did get her home, we found she’d been through some things no 14-year-old should have had to ex­ perience We had to start all over, again. " “One pill is quite strong enough. This child had taken 60 of them. She intended to die.” Continued on page 11 �Page 2— The Hastings Banner— Thursday, October 2,1986 -X . NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been mode in the conditions of a certain mor­ tgage mode by Floyd M. Scott. Jr. and Donna I. Scott of 507 Eogle Point. Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849. to Union Bonk, of 933 Fourth Avenue. Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849 dated March 21. 1985. recorded April 9. 1985. in Liber 421 of Mortgoges. page 710. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, and said default hav­ ing continued for more than thir­ ty (30) days, and the said Mor­ tgagee having elected to declare the lull amount secured by said mortgage immediately due and payable, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote of this notice for principal, interest, and taxes paid the sum of FORTY-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE AND NO/100 ($41,169.00) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in sold mor­ tgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that, by virtue of the power of sole contained in sold mortgage, and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described, or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction to the highest bidder at the easi outer door of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, and Stale of Michigan, that being the place of holding of the Grcuit Court in and for sold coun­ z----------------------------------------------------------------ty, on Thursday, the 30th day of October. 1986. at 11:00 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, and United Way Campaign • October. Our said premises will be sold to pay the aforesaid amount due on said local United Way enriches the Ilves of mortgage, together with interest everyone in our community. From at the rate of twelve and one-half personal care services to the elderly to (12'%%) percent per annum, hundreds of programs for kids, the legal costs, and attorneys fees, and also any taxes and insurance United Way suppported agencies that said Mortgagee does pay on affect us all. Please take time to think or prior to the date of said sole, about the programs provided and the which said premises are describ­ role they play in our community, then, ed in said mortgage as follows, to-wlt: make a donation of your money and Lots 122, 123, 124. and 125 of your time to make this a better place to Eagle Point Number 4. accor­ live. Your support Is vital to continuing ding to the recorded plat these services in our town. thereof as recorded In Liber 3 ’of Plats on page 90. Be sure to visit a Saxon football game Two-story Dutch hip home on S. Broad­ way. Living room, dining room, family room. Newly remodeled large kitchen and full bath. 3 good size bedrooms, all with oak floors. Main floor laundry and Vi bath. Double garage, fenced in back yard, aluminum sided. Vi block from Central School and Junior High. Call... 948-2028 for Appointment Booth Jeffersow Street New EVENTS 1. 2. The length of the redemption period as provided by law is six (6) months form the date of sale. DATED: September 8. 1986 WELCH, NICHOLS. WATT AND McKAIG By: Stephen C. Watt Attorneys for Mortgagee BUSINESS ADDRESS: 215 West Main Street Ionia, Michigan 48846 (616) 527-0100 MORTGAGEE: Union Bank 933 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849 (10-16) this season and check out the new band uniforms. Now, not only does the band play great, they look great. 3. Irmo Okra Strut Festival - October 3-4. Bring us some Okra and show us where Irmo Is on the map and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) 4. Stop at the newest business in town, Bernie’s Gun Shop at the corner of State and Grand Streets. If it has to do with guns, Bernie has It. Welcome. 5. Any and All Dog Show - October 5. You can adopt a dog at the Barry County Animal Shelter In time to enter the show. Sample entry: The dog with the most doubtful ancestry. 6. Red Flannel Festival - October 4. Wear your Red Flannels to Bosley’s this week for all to see and we will give you a $5.00 gift certificate. 7. World's Largest Gourd Show - October 4. Craft something from a gourd this week and we will trade you a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 3) 8. Whole Enchilada Festival - October 3-5. Celebrate by having an enchilada at the Mexican Connexion on South Jefferson Street this week. 9. National Storytelling Festival October 3-5. Bring us an original story of at least a oage in length and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) 10. Looking for something to do? The COA needs volunteers to deliver meals to shut-ins. You can help by giving as little as two hours a week of your time. 11. The place to shop to prepare for the hunting season is Al and Pete's Sport Shop on South Jefferson Street in Downtown Hastings. STATE OF MICHIGAN TENTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky again celebrates the World Championship Chicken Pluck­ ing Contest (Oct. 4) by having a sale this week. Our suppliers feel plucked when the Buck gets through dealing with them, and you get to pluck up the bargains every week In our Reminder Ad. 2. Our Fragrance Aisle is stocking up for the Holiday Season. Now Is the time to shop for gifts, or, maybe a new scent for yourself. 3. Visit our Sentiment Shop for cards celebrating these Important October Holidays: Boss's Day, Sweetest Day, Mother-in-Law Day, Little Bucky's Birthday, and Halloween. 4. Barry County's largest Vitamin Department (at Bosley's of course) has some multiple vitamin formulas on sale this week. See Bucky's Ad for details. 5. Check your Blood Pressure free at Bosley’s anytime. 6. Park free while Shopping Downtown Hastings. _________ > ' r QUOTE: v "All the troubles of man come from his not knowing how to sit still." - Blaise Pascal (1632-1662) OSLEY '•PHRFimRCY- SOUTH JtmBONITWT DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - MS-MCT PARK FREE MW J Cose No. 86 C0012 STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Plaintiff, vs. MONTE JERRY BURROUGHS. Defendant. BRUCE I. STRUBLE (P2II06) Attorney for Plaintiff At a session of said Court, held in the District Courtroom for said County. In the City of Hastings, Michigan, on this 2nd day of June, 1986. PRESENT: HONORABLE GARY R. HOLMAN. DISTRICT JUDGE On the 14th day of January. 1986. an action was filed by the Plaintiff. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, against MONTE JERRY BURROUGHS, Defendant, in this Court to obtain a money judgment for damages result­ ing from an automobile acci­ dent on or about April 4. 1983. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. MONTE JERRY BURROUGHS, shall answer, or take such action as may be permitted by low at the 56th District Court for the County of Barry, Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, on or before the 1st day of October, 1986. Failure to comply with this O*der will re­ sult in a Judgment by default against such Defendant for the relief demanded in the Com­ plaint filed in this Court. Gary R. Holman District Judge PREPARED BY: Bruce L. Struble. Attorney at Law 000 Michigan Notional Bank Battle Creek. Ml 49017 (616)968-1101 (10-2) Local minister tells about visit to Nicaragua by Kathleen Scott he says in a letter written to Congressman Paul Henry, R-Grand Rapids, who voted to While politicians and others gain headlines with their wrangling over U.S. approve the aid packages. " It was difficult policy in Nicaragua, a Barry County for me to face them and admit that I had minister has been working quietly in the come from the country that had financed and country and knows first hand why he is encouraged the murder of their loved ones. opposed to sending money to the rebels "As I spoke with them," he wrote Hemy, fighting the Sandinista government "I wondered if you, after having voted to Three weeks ago, the Rev. Gary Brooks grant that military aid to the Contras, would was in Nicaragua, where he attended the have been able to face tham at all. Would funeral of four employees of the Evangelical you, in my place, be able to honestly say Comittee for Aid and Development that you lamented the deaths of their (CEPAD) who had been abducted, tortured husbands and fathers?" and murdrered by the Contras on Aug. 31 Brooks voiced his opinion in the while working in a Nicaraguan border extensive letter in an attempt to convince community. Henry and other congressmen that the money Brooks is the pastor of the McCallum is being used wrongly, he says. He also United Brethern in Christ Church on Otis speaks to audiences at churches and other Lake Rd. in Delton. He served as a organizations around the area to share his missionary in Honduras for more than a knowledge. decade and has since returned to Honduras and "I feel so often that people who know Nicaragua numerous times. about it (the realistic situation in Nicaragua) The four men killed all had the last name are ignored," he says. of Castilblanco. Brooks does not know if He last spoke with Henry after returning they were related. The four were unarmed from one of his trips to Nicaragua and told civilians and were badly mutilated when their Henry of the situation in the Central bodies were discovered, some having had American country. That was before Henry body parts removed while still alive, he said. voted yes on the most recently- approved aid "The money from the American package. government is being used to kill weaponless Brooks said he was disappointed with people," says Brooks, adding that many of Henry and was compelled to write a letter to the victims are non-government people and him describing the murders of the victims are often found in the border communities. and telling him similar violent acts by the The country is currently ruled by the Contras are common in Nicaragua. Sandinistas. Brooks says that in 1985, $27 "I think the Reagan administration is million worth of aid was sent to the Contras paranoid. I can't understand why the U.S. by the Reagan administration and in the last feels threatened by a dirt-poor country with a two or three months, an aid package of $100 population of three million," he says, adding million was approved and will soon be on that the per capita income is less than its way to the rebels. $1,000. Although he says he does not know for a Brooks says there are massive shortages fact, he has reason to believe the money is of bread and meat for the people, gas is deposited in foreign bank accounts, used to rationed and that their state of economy is supply the Honduran army and is possibly chaotic. used to smuggle drugs into the United "The people are weary," he said. States. "The Nicaraguan people fear the Contras so much they don't back them. They fear the Contras like the Sandinistas," he says. "Contras are not a viable alternative to the present government when they're killing The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce unarmed people." is sponsoring a legislative coffee on Monday, He says he does not favor one Oct. 13 at McDonald’s Restaurant. The cof­ government fee is set for 8 a.m. Senator Jack Welborn, Brooks, a member of the board of Representative Robert Bender and Fred C. missions for United Brethren in Christ Douglas, community service director for Church in Huntington, Ind., says nn hiy,. Consumers Power Co. are all able to attend to latest visit, he went to Central America to ' Answer any questions in an open discussion. help the new superintendent of CEPAD find The public is welcome to attend, and the a home and settle in Nicaragua. Brooks also Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce en­ courages county wide participation. met with the pastors and leaders of the church. This was a special trip he said, adding that the main reason for his travels are to teach theological education by extension. He said that being an American made him uncomfortable when he was attending the funeral of the four civilians. " After the memorial service, I expressed my condolences to the widows and orphans of the victims. I had never felt so ashamed of being an American as I did in that moment," Legislative Coffee set for Monday s225 PARTIAL DENTURE s295 'All tMlh ind mitsrlaU wild msst ths high lUndirds sat by 11m Amttlcin Dentil A»'a. ’Oar on promises lib provides Indhriduil ind efficient service. *Froe denture consultilion and minination. (616)455-0810 •L.D. Himebiugh DOS •D.D. White DDS •G. Mincewicx DDS Juvenile justice, substance abuse and cor­ rections alternatives will be the focus of a special conference sponsored by the Michigan Senate Corrections Committee Oct. 6-8 at the Sheraton Inn, Lansing, announced state Sen. Jack Welborn, R-Kalamazoo. "Crime and drugs arc everywhere in our community and we need to do everything wc can to keep our young people drug and crimefree,” says Sen. Welborn, chairperson of the Corrections Committee. “Our prisons are dangerously overcrowded. By focusing on the problems our young people encounter earlier, perhaps we can help them get straightened out before they enter our prison system.” Testimony received at previous public hear­ ings focusing on alcohol and drug abuse, child pornography, juvenile crime, child abuse and child sexual abuse will be reviewed Monday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. in the first floor conference room of the Famum Building in downtown Lansing. Panel discussions will he held during a juvenile justice conference Tuesday, Oct. 7. al the Sheraton Inn, Lansing. Noted experts will explore juveniles and substance abuse, pornography, child abuse and neglect, and juvenile crime. Dr. Robert Gilkcson, a nationally-recognized neuropsychiatrist, will discuss the effects of drugs and its relationship on juvenile crime as the featured dinner speaker that night. Yearbooks ready to pick-up The Hastings High School 1986 Saxon Yearbooks will be distributed Oct. 6-10 dur­ ing Homecoming week. Students who have prc-ordcrcd the books will receive them during home room. Graduates or non-students who have pre­ ordcred can pick up their books at a special booth during the Oct. 10 Homecoming foot ball game. Or they can get them at the high school book store Oct. 9 and 10 from 8-8:25 a.m. and from 3:05-4 p.m. There arc some extra yearbooks available to those who did no! pre-order one but would like to purchase a copy. Books not pre-ordered cun he purchased at the Homecoming game or at the hook store during the aforementioned hours. Those with questions can contact Marcia Frcridge. yearbook advisor, at the high school. ACHINE CHAD DECKER Happy "16th" » Birthday | Love... 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S.E., Grand Rapids 945-3906 ASTINGS member FDIC All Deposits Insured up to $100,000. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 2.1986 - Page 3 Hastings man gets World War II medals after forty-year wait By Elaine Gilbert /T l i®*ycar a Hastings man never thought he d ever scJ the medals he earned tor World War II military service, but as his 74th birthday approaches. Loyle English finally has (he honors in hand. Thanks to a determined June Richardson, veterans counselor for the Barry County Veterans Council otlicc. English received his medals last week. “I never thought I d ever sec them." said English. The long awaited medals include the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Defense with four Battle Stars for Northern Ind a and Central Burma; American Theatre Campaign (earned while detailed in Panama); World War II Victory medal; rifleman award earned at Fort Leonard* ood. Missouri: and "ruptured duck" an ensigna symbolizing discharge. English was supposed to receive the medals when he was discharged from the U.S. Army on April 2. 1946. but because of a twist in cir­ cumstances he never got them. Arriving back in the states after being sta­ tioned as an engineer with the Army’s Special Services in Calcutta. India, he explains that he was sent to Wa-hington D.C. and was scheduled to go to Fort Sheridan where the medals would be distributed prior to discharge. However, because of a flu epidemic at Fort Sheridan. English and others were sent to Wisconsin while the medals were kept at Fort Sheridan. As the years passed. English says he never got his medals because of "a lot of misinfor­ mation. no information and a matter of remar­ rying. changing of address, etc. I had waited so long I decided 1 might as well forget them." After living in Lansing for 49V4 years. English moved to Barry County, near the place of his birth. He was born in Carlton Center Oct. 6. 1912, the son of Thomas and Pearl English. He currently resides on Charlton Park Rd., on property that has been in his family since 1906. "When we moved here in 1970, by this time I had given up on ever seeing them (the medals)." But that was before veterans counselor Richardson got into the act. English's wife Eva happened to bowl in a league with Richardson and he said his wife encouraged him to find out if Richardson could help him secure the medals. But. English said he didn’t want to bother her with the problem. Later, a local newspaper article helped him change his mind. "I saw a story that a Middleville man had just got his medals and they were from World War I." As fate would have it. when Eva English was called to be a prospective juror for a local VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — court, he says. "I got bored while the} were screening jurors so I decided to sec if I could locale June's office, w hen I found it. 1 had just missed June. I came up again and missed her again. The third lime I found her." On May 14. 1985. Richardson started the paperwork to secure English’s medals, but there was a lot of red tape to cut through before they arrived last week. The process seemed to be so troublesome. English says that "I told June (Richardson) to hang it up. I wrote a letter to w ithdraw my re­ quest and I wrote (hat with the cost of every thing being so high max be the Pentagon could buy a few paper clips (instead of spen­ ding the money on my medals). Richardson had iHher ideas, however. "No way was 1 going to give up." she said. "When I start something. I'm determined." English, who says he is pleased to haxc (he medals and grateful to Richardson, plans to have them mounted for a wall display. During his three year tenure w uh the Army. English spent the bulk of his service in India building steel airplane hangars. In civilian hfc. he worked at Structural — EDITORIAL. United Way.Jike an insurance premium Loyle English (left) finally receives his World War II medals for military service, 40 years after he was discharged from the Army. Shown with English is local veterans counselor June Richardson who pursued the mat­ ter and secured the meoals for English. (Banner photo) Steel in Lansing for 42 years before retirement. "I started there in 1936 at the bottom with a P*wu brush. I worked my way up and learned ^erything. I was a pattern maker, worked w,m layout, and was an inspector." by Mary Warner A five-year-old child was nearly kidnapped in Middleville Thursday. A man and a woman in a pickup truck tried to abduct him from the yard of hi< home, but the boy ran inside his house, telling his mother "mommy, mommy, we have to get out of here. Somebody I don't know is going to come and get me." Local police have beefed up patrols as a result, putting an extra patrol car on the streets while students travel to and from school. The attempted abduction was (he firs( of its kind in the seven years Police Chief Boyd Cain has been with (he Middleville Police Department, he said. The incident occurred shortly after 7 p.m. on Dayton Street near downtown Middleville. Cain said. "A white female and possibly a Mexican male pulled up to the boy and asked him to come over to their truck. When the boy got close to the truck the male passenger grabbed at the little boy. The little boy escaped and ran inside to tell his mom and dad." Parents alerted one of his patrolmen. Cain said, who in turn broadcast a description of the suspects and their vehicle, a red pick-up. to police agencies throughout the state. Middleville police were informed by Van Buren County police later on the same even- ing that a similar abduction attempt had occur­ red in their county Sept. 20. In that instance, the suspects were reported as being two males in a grey pickup. Middleville school officials were alerted to the attempted kidnapping and conducted safe­ ty classes on strangers in both Middleville clemcntaries Friday . Cain said he has checked out several tips concerning red pickups, including one from Hastings indicating that one of the suspects had been sighted there the day following the attempted abduction. ••We've come up empty thus far.” Cain said, but •‘we're going to continue our in­ vestigation and follow up on leads until we have nothing left to follow up on." "We're going to do everything in our power to keep it from happening again. " Cain said. Police have distributed flyers describing the suspects and their vehicle, and will con­ tinue to double up police patrols in the early St. Johns public school has recently received a lot of public attention regarding the decision of whether or not a student within the district who has contracted Acute Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) should be allowed to attend school. Do you think a child who has the terminal disease should be denied the right to continue to attend classes? Why or why not? R. L. Rodriguez. Wyoming (HHS Teacher): They have so many different programs for kids with illnesses, there should be an area set aside for them until they learn (more about the disease). Drags are more of a problem in today s society. Jeannette Norquist. Hastings: In this day and age. from what lheyve found out scientifically, there isn't the actual chance of getting the disease through contact so there Shouldn't be disenmmauon shown. Facts are facts. Germs are germs. The officers and directors of Hastings Savings and Loan Associa­ tion also deserve congratulations and a wish for good luck as they formally embark on their new building project. The financial in­ stitution has helped thousands of local people finance a home since 1924 and growth of the organization can only be good for Hastings and its citizens. The site of the new office should also be a benefit to downtown because, along with the Felpausch Food Center project, it should spark some new growth on the east end of downtown and also open up some new retail space on State Street. (to the Editor:) Writer supports judge’s sentence Mrs. Harold Bartzen Fd Domke Mike Cnossen Good luck to Savings & Loan LETTERS I To the editor: I'd like to say I’m so tired of hearing everybody complaining about the way our judges are sending our criminals to prison. 1 believe if you do the crime be prepared to do the time. Criminals have been let off long enough for us to back off now. We must go full force ahead and back our judicial system up. We must make this place a better place to live for our children. They are our future. If our judges didn’t do what they were put in there for we would be complaining. Let's not complain of them during their job. If so­ meone did a B & E on your house, you would want that person to be pul in where he belongs in jail. Your house is your personal palace, a place where you relax with your family and feel comfortable. But if someone enters your house uninvited and steals your treasures or your precious goods, now you feel cheated of your privacy. The first thing you think of is you want justice to come to the criminal who has robbed you of your security. Justice is what our judges are all about. We have complained for years we want justice to come to criminals. This is what we finally have now in Barry County, justice, let’s keep it. Stuart Oliver Friend being harassed, she says Jeannette Norquist Our congratulations go out to Richard Shaw, who has been ap­ pointed as the new probate judge for Barry County. Shaw was selected by the governor because of his range of experience, com­ munity contributions and strong community support. Like any public official. Shaw knows that we have not always agreed with all of his actions, nor has he agreed with all of our editorials. But. we believe that he will make a good judge because of his sense of fairness, his feeling of responsibility to the com munity, his experience and his honesty. We wish him the best of luck. mornings and mid-afternoons as long as fun­ ding allows. Cain said. "Anyone that would try anything like this is sick, that’s all 1 can tell you." Cain said. "I don’t think (the suspects) are going to be back around but I don’t want to take any chances." The boy's parents say the incident was not family-related. "When I heard about (the Van Buren inci­ dent) I thought they really meant business.” the boy's mother said of the suspects. The family had just finished eating supper when the incident occurred, the mother said. "Ronnie was standing in our yard talking to a neighbor boy across the street. I was doing dishes. My three-year-old daughter was play­ ing inside, and my husband was working on the garage roof. "Ronnie came in the back ouor. He was crying. You know — real hysterical. He started dinging Io me (Continual Batew) Kidnapping attempt continued... Should a child with Aids be permitted to attend classes? Sandra Tate Congratulations to the judge Child averts kidnapping attempt PUBLIC OPINION R. L Rodriguez One of the things that Fred Douglas told the audience of United Way volunteers yesterday morning was that contributing to the United Way is like paying an insurance premium. Your contribu­ tion helps to guarantee that the agencies will be there ready to res­ pond when you need them. Douglas, a former broadcaster now working for Consumers Power Co., told the campaign kickoff breakfast about how his fami­ ly had made use of various United Way agencies. His point was that United Way touches all of us — from the kid on the Y program's soccer field to the heart patient, who benefits from United Way research funding. United Way is seeking S133.594. and of that 95 percent is return­ ed to the local community. Everyone benefits from this "in­ surance" policy. Mrs. Harold Dartzen, Battle Creek: Definitely. I do think the child with AIDS should have a doctor’s permission saying the child cannot spread the disease. I think with AIDS there will be different types of the disease: some cases will be worse than others. Sandra Tate, Hastings: 1 think he should. We should all be educated on how it is contracted; it's not by touch. Mike Cnossen, Middleville: Yes, because they say it's not communicable by casual contact. To deny somebody education from that standpoint (is wrong). Ed Domke, Hastings (HHS Teacher): Students with AIDS should be allowed to attend a regular high school. They're no different than someone who has the common cold or the flu. It's not communicable; I mean you can't touch the kid and get it. 1 think they're blowing it way out of proportion. Veneral disease is a more serious problem. To the editor: I have a friend that ha.s been harassed over a year now. not only her but her family as well. She has done what any other person would do and each time something his happened she has called the sheriff s dept. They come out listen to them, write out their report and then leave. This friend is being harassed by a 15-ycar old gir. her family and some friends of theirs that this girl babysits for right near­ by. She. my friend, has been hit. kicked, spit on. pushed down and followed all around town. She has complained and sworn out com­ plaints. etc., but because the girl is only 15 the sheriffs dept, says there is nothing they can do because she is under age. This 15-year-old girl actually goes into my friends yard to hit my friend and knock her around but the police say that she still can't do anything about it. It got so my friend was getting phone calls at all hours of the day and night so they had a phone tap put on her phone. They traced the phone calls to this 15-year-old. My friend’s been told that nothing can be done until there is bloodshed. Well, it came to bloodshed one day about three months ago My friend’s two sons were riding their bikes when the 15-year-old started yelling and swearing at them' So my friend walked down where they were to get the boys to go home The girl started yelling and swearing at her and she yelled back telling her to leave her boys alone, that they weren't do­ ing anything to her. when the girl's mother came running down the road saying that she was going to kill her. She jumped on my friend and started beating her about the face and eye. Her 12-ycar-old tried to help his mom when the girl's father grabbed him and held him while the 15-year-old girl and her brother beat him in the face. The both ol them had to go to the emergency room. The eight-year-old boy ran home to call the police while the neighbors sIihhI by watching and doing nothing to help my friend and her son. Well the results of the beatings were: the 12-y ear-old son received three hemorrhages several bruises about the face and a very severe black eye. The woman that beat my friend went to the hospital also. She broke her hand quite badly beating my friend. Well, there was the bloodshed the police said had to happen before anything could be done, but you know, now they say they still can't do anything. The prosecuting attorney said that it appears to be an ongoing fight so he will not prosecute. Well, the little girl is still at it doing whatever she can to get at my friend. Can you believe it. the 15-year-old had my friend arrested by saying that she bumped into a little boy she babysits for and knocked him down. Think about it. after all of the times that his 15-year-old has pushed around and beat on my friend, would she just stand there and watch my friend knock down a little boy and not do anything about it except go home and call the police? When will it ever end? And more than anything else, why does it have to go on? I think that the Sheriff's dept, is solely respon­ sible from here on. Jane A. McCuIligh "1 couldn't figure out what happened. I thought maybe he had thrown a stone at a car or something and someone yelled at him. “Finally, when we got him calmed down we got him to tell us what happened. He said a man reached out and tried to grab him and told him that he would "come back and get him." The man had apparently reached out of the rolled-down passenger side window while the truck was moving slowly and made an attempt to grab the boy. but missed, the mother said. That's when the man threatened the boy that he would be back, she surmised. Her son then ran inside, the mother said. "He was so hysterical about wanting to leave. He was going to go hide in his bedroom in his closet." Ronnie was so insistent about leaving that his parents let him go with his aunt and uncle to visit his grandparents, his mother said. After the aunt and une'e left the house with Ronnie, “we decided to go tell the police." the mother said. “We drove around until we found (the Mid­ dleville patrol car)." she said. “It took us five to 10 minutes to find it." Patrolman Andy Frantz was on duty at the time, parked at the Middle Man on M-37. Frantz initiated an investigation right away, according to Cain, but there would have been a greater chance of catching the suspects had his department been notified sooner, he said. Cain said the family could have telephoned the police department, which is dispatched through the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment. and "response time would have only been a few minutes. In two minutes the truck wouldn't have been very far away." "But that’s alright. They didn’t know that The boy's mother said people in Mid­ dleville expressed concern over the incident. “1 think everybody's kind of scared." The mother was not surprised that such an incident had occurred in the rural. 1.800-population village of Middleville. "This kind of thing can happen anywhere. Those kind of people you just don't know about. Sometimes they go to small towns rather than big ones." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Mak' your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written In good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. 1 he mother said she has always been cautious about her son's activities and whereabouts, but (he attempted abduction will mean that for awhile, her son won’t even be able to go outside by himself. Her son is sensitive, she said, and the inci­ dent was "really traumatic" for him. "He seems to be doing better but he's still scared. I have to keep reassuring him about the 'ugly man', us Ronnie calls him." Cain said there is no official Neighborhood Watch or Child Watch program in the Mid­ dleville area, but police have been conducting fingerprinting in the area schools for several years and plan to do it again this year on Oct. 14. Savings & Loan breaks ground Continued from page 1 the downtown area, the board decided to pur­ chase the one-acre site which was the former location of the Rcahm automobile dealership. The Ann Arbor consulting company was commissioned to provide complete architec­ tural and interior design services for the new headquarters. "This location will provide an excellent business and visual anchor for the developing cast end of downtown Hastings." Albert J. Vcgtcr. Al A. the principal architect in charge of the project, said. "We have opened up the entrance of the building toward the comer to provide a welcoming entry for customers." /. small entry plaza will display a historical marker currently located between the curb and sidewalk. The exterior of the building will feature two sizes of brick, with 8x8 inch units used to form a four-fool-high band below the second floor and around the drive up canopy. The larger units will also be a different shade and texture from the standard bricks. "The band of windows around the second floor will provide an open feeling, creating a really pleasant working environment on this Hastings Banner Send form P S 3579 io P.O. Bo. B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 40 - Thursday, October 2,1986 Subscription Rates $11.00 per year in Barry County; $13 00 per year in ad|oming counties, and $14 50 per year elsewhere �Page 4- Toe Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 2,1986 Maxine D. Taylor ituarieS Juanita M. Lyttle DOWLING - Juanita M. (Jacxson) Lyttle, 75. of 9990 Bird Road, died Friday at Com­ munity Hospital in Battle Creek, where she had been hospitalized three weeks. She was bom in Athens and had lived at the Bird Road address since 1945. She and her husband. Lloyd, who survives, were married January 20, 1934, in a double ceremony with Mr. and Mrs. Milan Sutfin of Battle Creek. The couples celebrated a double golden anniversary in 1984. She was a former member of the retirees club of the Oliver Corp. Local No. 444. Surviving in addition to her husband are daughters. Joyce Patterson and Joan Green, both of Battle Creek; sons. Gerald, Gorden and Gary Lyttle, ail of Hastings, and Gsde Lyttle, of Annapolis. Md.; 22 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; sisters. Lena Poupard of Battle Creek and Irene Scynders of Siminolc, Fla. and a brother, Rome Jackson Jr., of Melbourne. Fla. Uncle. Ray­ mond Wilson of Kazoo, many nieces and nephews. Services were held at II a.m. Monday at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Michigan Heart Association. Clara May Wadland HASTINGS - Mrs.* Clara May Wadland. 82. of 131 E. Center St.. Hastings, died Sun­ day. Sept. 28. 1986, at Pennock Hospital. Visitation was held Tuesday, Sept. 30 a' Wren Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 6:30 to 8:30 with funeral services at 8:30 p.m. Pastor Ken­ neth W. Gamer will officiate with burial and committal services at 11 a.m. Thursday. Oc­ tober 2. at Innerkip Cemetery in Innerkip On­ tario. Canada. Rev. Ann Estel will officiate at the committal services. Memorials may be made to the Hastings First Baptist Church organ fund. Mrs. Wadland was born November 3, 1903 in Woodstock Ontario, the daughter of Beaton and Ann Norrie. She was raised in Woodstock, attending school there. She was married to Emerson W. Wadland on December 24. 1925. Mr. Wadland died February 25. 1972. They lived in Detroit and Novi before coming to Hastings in 1958. Mrs. Wadland is survived by a daughter, Mrs. W. A. (LaVeme) Buehler of Hastings; three grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; three half brothers. Ted. George and Edwin Bruce all of Woodstock. She was preceded in death by a sister, Elsie Hearns. Maurice A. Mauliola Ethelyn Roseberry HASTINGS - Roseberry. Ethelyn, 80. of 420 W. Madison, Hastings, formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday. Sept. 25, 1986. Surviving are a daughter. Joann Cocant, of Hastings, a son Earl of DeWitt, one sister Dorothy Young of Riverside. California, eight grandchildren and three great­ grandchildren. Private graveside services were held Monday morning in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Kalamazoo, with a memorial ser­ vice that same afternoon at the First Con­ gregational Church, Kalamazoo. Rev. Willard Curtis and Rev. Suzanne Webb of­ ficiating. Memorials may be made to Barry County Hospice or the American Cancer Society. MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Maurice A. Mauliola, 67, of Middleville died Tuesday, Sept. 23. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Crema­ tion has taken place. Memorial services were held Monday, Sept. 29 al 4 p.m. at Ml. Hope Cemetery, Middleville with Rev. Carl Stascr officiating. Mrs. Mauliola is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harlan (Ann) Roehl of Middleville; one son. Paul Fischer of Alamo Gordo, New Mexico; 12 grandchildren; and three great­ grandchildren. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home. ^ATTEND SEMES] Hastings Area FIRST PRKSBYTKRIAN CHURCH. Hailing*, Mkh . Allan J Wecrunk. In­ terim Minuter Eileen Higbee, Dir Chris­ tian Ed Sunday. Ort S - 9J0 and 11.00 Morning Wurrhip aervkn. Nursery Pro iided fUi*k*U 9 33 rervice over WBCH AM and FM 9 30 Church School Oaiaea lor all agn 1030 Coffee Hoar tn the Church Dining Room 4 30 Junior High Youth Feiiowahip meet al Church foe Hay Rule 5 30 Senior High Youth Fellow,hip meet al Church (or Hay Ride Monday. Ort 6 7 30 lamg Rang: Plann­ ing Committee In the Lounge, foeaday. Ort. 7 • 7 IS Circle 7, in the Longe Wcdncklay. Oct I 7 30 Chancel Choir practice 7 30 Boy Scouts will meet. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hau.ng, Mich 49058. |6I6| MS 9574 Da-. «1 B Nebon Jr . Pauor Sunday Ort $ - (No early xr «cej till tn Children'* Choir - Choir Room 9 30 am Sunday School. 1030 a m Collee Fellowdiip. 10.30 a.m. Radio BriMilcatl. WBCH. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service - Sanctuary Goiptl In Glau The Lad Supfier" (World Communion). 6 00 pm Jr HI and Sc Hi Youth Monday Ort 6 6 30pm PaalorPamh 700pm Scout, 7 00 P m Lanung DiMrirt Chn, tian Enrahment School here Tneaday Ort 7 6 30 p m Haiurtetl Cher 7 30 pm Truweet Wnlnmday. Ort 1 - 10 00 am UMW Board 1130 am Prayer Group in the lounge 12 00 noon UMW Ltindwim (rewnvalkmal 2 30 pan Cub Den. 7,00 p.m Dmtliim and Work Area* Thurulay Oct 9 7 00 p m Chancel Choir C..URCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS. 600 N Auporl R—1 Haatlagi. 948 2104 Ruaaell Solma*. branch president, phone 045-2314. Counselors Kent Gibson (945-4143) and Bd Thoma* (705-7250). Sacrament Meeting 0:30 a_m Sunday School 10J0 am . Primary, ReLef Society. Priesthood, and Young Women at 11:30 am Work Meeting aecond Ttanwtey 10 002 00 and cavdae daaa every Wednesday 7 00 pa FIRST CHURCH OF GOO. llSON Brond way Rev David D. Garrett. Phone 045-2220 Pumoage. 943-3105 Church FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Where a Christian opcriaace makes you a 209 W. Green Sheer' HaMinp. Mich.. member. 9.30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 4*1055. (6161 945-9574 David B Nelson am Worship Service; 6 p m. Fellowship Jr.. Pastor Sunday. Sept 25 - *830 a m Worship; 7pm Wednesday Prayer Worship Service Room 108. Gospel in Glau The Victim (Good Samaritan) BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OP CHRIST. 9 00 a m Children a Choir - Choir Room 541 North Michigan Minuter Clay Rosa 9 30 am Sunday School (Membership Phone 0454145 residence. 9452938 Clau Pastor » Office) 1030 a a Coflee church Sunday Scrvkea 10 ax*.; Bible Fellowship. 1030 a m Radio Broadcast. Study 11 AJa: Evening Services 5 pm.; WBCH. 1100 a m. Worship Service Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 p m Sanctuary 6 00 p m. Jr Hi. and Sr. HiYouth Monday Sept 29 - 7 00 pm. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OP GOD. 1574 Scouts. Tuesday. Sept 30 - 7.00 p.m. Want State Road. Pastor J A Campbell. Pastor Parish Relations Committee. Phone 945-2245 Sunday School 0 45 a_m ; Wednesday. Oct I • 2 30 p.m Cub Den Worship 11 ajn.; Evening Service 7 p_m ; 6 30 p.m Churchwide potluck sponsored Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m by Worship Work Area Gues* soloist ■ Buddy Houghtalln Thursday. Ort 2 • 7 00 pm. Chancel Choir * This wd) be the last Early Worship Seme: unid next June GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St Michael Anton. PaMor Phone 945-9414 Sunday Ort 5 US Church School tall agnl. 1000 Parody Wtxihrp b UO Youth Group Parent * Nrght Thur, day. Ort 2 4 15 Children • Choir. 700 Youth Group Officer* 7 30 Sr Choir Saturday. Ort 4 9 30 Conf 6 Tuesday Oct 7 ■ 9 30 Wordwatcher,. 7.00 "Manag mg Streta” Wcdneaday. Ort. I 7:00 Bd of Elder* HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH 307 E Manhall Rm Siecen Palm. PaMor Sunday Morrmg Sunday School 1000 Morning WonhrpSemce11.00. Evening Service - 7 30. Prayer Meeting Wedneiday. Night 7 30 The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY st Heitlen, Inc. Insurance for your Life. Homo. Businoss oral Car WOW FUNDIAL HOMES FLEXFAI INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS 11,1,1, >f.O.I.C. ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor A misatoa of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Saturday Maia 6 30 pm. Sunday Maa 9.30 am Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Mary Hom officiating Country Chapel Church School 9 00 a m ; worship 1015 a m Banfield Church School 10 00 a m , Wotihip Service 11 30 am OrangevilleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE 6921 Marsh Rd . two miles south of Gun Lake. Rev. Dan Bowman. Pastor Len Harris. Sunday School Supt Sunday School. 945 a.m . Church Sendees II a m 6 pm Wednes­ day - 7 pm Family Bible Institute for 2 year olds through adults Nursery staffed at all services Bus BUaiatry weekly with Ron Moore CaU 664 51(7 for free transportation in Gun Lake area Mmistenng God * Word to Today's Wodd.” BOSLEY PHARMACY HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. Ada Cotton Funeral services were held Thursday. September 25. 1986 at 2 p.m. al the First Congregational Church in Vermontville for Ada Leone Cotton who passed away September 22 al the age of 91 years. Rev. William S. Trump Jr. officiated. Bom April 22. 1895. Leone lived all but the last two years of her life in the family home built by her father. She was the only child of Albert and Maggie (Dies) Buehler. On February 28. 1917 she was united in marriage to Dale Cotton who preceded her in death on May 7. 1950. Surviving are three children, Madclon Pennington of Florida, Harold Cot­ ton of Mulliken, and Barbara Drewyor of Eaton Rapids. 14 grandchildren and 27 great­ grandchildren. Leone was a member of the First Congrega­ tional Church, past president and secretary of the LCA. She attended meetings of the Garden Club, the Historical Society, the Triangle Club and was an active participant in the Maple Club Syrup Festival dinners at the church. Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Pallbearers were her eight grandsons. Jack Pennington. Jim Pennington, John Pennington. Harry Colton, Howard Cot­ ton, Darrell Best, Jeff Best and Tim Best. Louis ‘Lou’ Goodenough Fred *Grandpa* Dodge HUNTSVILLE - Louis E. -Lou.Goodenough. 50. of 2108 Robinwcxxl Dr . Huntsville. Ala., formerly of Vermontville, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 1986 at his home. Mr. Goodenough was employed with Chrysler of 20 years. Surviving are his wife, Betty Goodenough; three sons. Allen Goodenough of Arab, Ross and John Goodenough both of Huntsville; three daughters, Pattie Kruger of Woodland. Lisa and Katy Goodenough, both of Hunt­ sville; his mother, Serena Goodenough of Vermontville; a brother. Larry Goodenough of Colorado; three sisters. Helen Swinger of Charlotte, Gweneth Lewis of Bellevue, and Jackleen Hill of Colorado; four grand­ children. Funerti services were held Wednesday. Sept. 24'at Spry Funeral Home with Rev. Van Secord, Rev. Floyd Fisk officiated. CALEDONIA - Mr. Fred (Grandpa) Dodge, 97, passed away September 26 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. He was Peccdcd in death by his wife of 70 years, Audrey in March of 1986. Surviving are sons. Stuart F. Dodge of Saginaw; two grandsons. William Dodge of Alto and James Dodge of Arizona; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services including the Commitral Service was held Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Peace Reformed Church, Middleville. Rev. Wayne Kiel officiated. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Roetman Funeral Chapel. 616 E. Main St., Caledonia. The Woodland Scsquicentcnnial Com­ mission met Monday evening at the Lions' Den. It was a brief and low-keyed meeting with only Earl Engle. Tom Niethamcr. Harold Stannard. Lawrence Chase. Jim Lucas. Barbara Dalton. Willis Dalton and Lee King present. Plans were laid to have material ready the next week for the solicitors who will canvas the township to find out what work volunteer residents want to do during the celebration. Scott Ward was hurt in a motorcycle acci­ dent Wednesday of last week. He spent a feu days in the hospital with leg injuries and is now recovering at home. Scott is a senior al Lake wood High School. Woodland Sesquicentennial caps in four colors arc now available at Classics, the Woodland Townehouse. Ionia County Bank — Woodland Branch, the Woodland Library or from Jim Lucas. Profits from the caps with help with sesquicentennial expenses. Woodland Lions Club met at their den Tuesday evening. There were 22 members at the meeting. Woodland Townehouse staff served a dinner of pork steak, applesauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas and carrots and apple strudel. Guest Lansing Gilbert showed slides of the Mount St. Helens eruptions that were greatly enjoyed by the members. Fred Cole of Maricopa. Ariz. who was a native of Barry County and a former resident of the Woodland area and Hastings, died at his home in Maricopa Wednesday. Sept. 23. Mr. Cole was the retired postmaster of Maricopa. He was survived by his wife, the former Naomi Brown, who was also from Hastings. A graveside service was held on Saturday morning. Denise Daniels has been appointed the new Woodland Community Representative through Lakewood Community Education. She replaces Noreen Enz who is now working in the Woodland school office. Mrs. Daniels announced that the first Woodland Senior Citizen dinner of the 1986-87 school year will be held Thursday. Oct. 9 at 11:15 a.m. in the school library. Anyone over age 55 can make a reservation by calling Mrs. Daniels al 367-1175. A pro­ gram will be presented by a second grade class. The first blood pressure clinic will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Monday. Oct. 13 in the Woodland school library. This free blood pressure clinic is open to anyone, and the blood pressures arc checked by a registered nurse. Mrs. Daniels will be glad to talk to anyone who has any questions about the Lakewood school department or the Woodland com­ munity. If she does not know the answers, she will try to find them. She would also welcome suggestions about how the school department can better serve the adult part of the com­ munity through the community education services. Rev. Ward Pierce and the Lakcwixxl United Methodist Church Committee on Mis­ sions invite anyone who would like to meet or hear Javan Cop and his wife. Neva, who arc missionaries in Japan supported by the Lakewood Church. The Coris will bring Dr. and Mrs. Kyuya Tamura, active members of the Den-Enchofu Church in Tokyo. Dr. Tamura holds a medical degree in surgery from Nippon Medical University. Mrs. Tamura is a graduate of the English Depart­ ment of Sacred Heart Women's University in Tokyo. Both have served many years in Japanese medical work in southeast Asia. These four special guests will be at the Oct. 5 worship service held at 9:30 a.m. and the by Catherine Lucas Sunday school which will follow after a shun coffee fellowship between worship and Sun­ day school. S-Charles Yonkers of Nashville. Tenn., has been a guest at the Jerry Yonkers home in Woodland since last Friday afternoon. He traveled to Michigan with is father Irving Yonkers, the brother of Lester Yonkers of Lake Odessa. Irving is a United Brethren mis­ sionary in Clinton. Miss. He has been there around 40 years. The Yonkers family held a reunion at the home of Les and Virginia Yonkers in Lake Odessa in honor of the visits of Irving and Charles on Sunday. Jerry and Jan Yonkers and their four children attended the party. On Monday evening. Jan Yonkers had a family dinner party for Charles and Irving before they left to return to their home in the south. Eleven men from Kilpatrick Church attend­ ed a weekend retreat at Camp Living Waters near Luther. They left Friday afternoon and George Spaas. Warren Soules and Lawrence Chase returned on Saturday afternoon in order to be at church Sunday morning. The rest of the group came home Sunday evening. Then? was a good turnout at the Woodland Community Chest kick-off coffee held by campaign chairman. Nancy Stowell, at the village office on Saturday monring. Workers dropped in and picked up their kits after en­ joying coffee, tea. punch and doughnuts. They will be calling on township residents in the next few weeks. Mrs. Stowell has sei a S2.000 goal for this year’s campaign. Grandson of Dowling couple is semi-finalist William E. Burchett, grandson of Howard and Lydia Burchett of Dowling, is among 15.(XX) high school seniors eligible for scholarships in the 1987 Merit Scholarship competition. The young Burchett is the son of James and Joyce Burchett of McBain and is currently a senior al McBain Rural Agricultural Schools. High academic achievement, recommenda­ tion from his high school, qualifying test scores and personally-submitted information on himself, his school and his community are factors studied when he was selected as a Semifinalist. William, who is active in year-round athletics, band, chorus and the French club at his school, plans to further develop his skill m mathematics and science with the goal of ear­ ning an engineering degree and becoming an Air Force pilot. HOMEOWNERS! borrow S5,000 to x S100.000 Atth nc etlpf >- *0U< MfiriQad- •' FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MICHIGAN 1 800 654 2265 An equal Routing ienoe> HEIRLOOM PORTRAITS I kept gaining and losing the same 20 pounds Thenlsaid.lhistime ifegoingtobe different I tried every pill, every gimmick to lose weight. Only to feel miserable when I gained it all back F inally I said no. never again—t/?/s lime I 'm going lo Diet Center. Host the weight, without hunger. And I’m keeping it off. My only regret? Not going sooner! and You're going io make II this time. ST CYRIL h METHODIUS. Gun Lake. Father Walter Spillane Pastor Phone 792 2889 Saturday Mas, 5 00 p.m ; Sun­ day 9 00 a m Middleville Area Hostings. Michigan Budders Lumber Supply Co. of Portland He auended the Church of God in Scbcssa and Grand Ledge. Sunning are his wife. Margate.: ihree daughters. Clara Sanderson of Pontiac Judv Sanders of Roseville. mU Betty Meetan of Nashville: one son. William Willett of po„. tiac: his father. Earl Willett of Owosso three stepsons. Inmg King of Cadillac. Douglas of Honda, and Rick of California; two step daughters. Sharon Bruce of Lake Odessa Sheila Becker of Clare; three sisters. Vista Willett of Lansing. Eathcl Spitler, of St Johns. Carol Pino of Texas; I* grandchildren. Funeral senices were 2 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. I al Koops Funeral Chapel Lake Odessa. Rev John Thom and Rev. John Alon officiated. Burial will be at lakeside Cemetery. Woodland News Nashville Area ST AUGUSTINE Muidleville Father Walther Spillane Pastor Phone 792 2889 Sunday Man 11 00 am HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Earle M. Dunlop Mr. Earle M. Dunlop. 88.‘ of 12735 W. Pine Lake Rd., Plainwell died Sunday. Sept. 28, 1986 at Borgcss Hospital, Kalamazoo. Mr. Dunlop was bom on Nov. 16. 1897. the son of David and Bernice Dunlop. He at­ tended Grand Rapids Schools and moved to this area in 1931. He married Rosa Brace on Jan., 1, 1918 at Grand Rapids. She preceded him in death August 31, 1978. He and his wife owned and operated Pine Lake Orchard since 1931 until his retirement in 1962. He was a member of Michigan State Horticultural Society and Calvary Bible Church, Kalamazoo. Surviving are three sons. David of Kalamazoo; Paul and Majorie of Tampa. Fla., Phillip and Jacqueline of Pine Lake; several grandchildren and great­ grandchildren; one sister. Elice Braman of Marne; a brother David of Big Rapids and a step-brother, Avery Brace of Brandon. Fla. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Tues­ day. Sept. 30 at First Baptist Church of Otsego with Rev. Douglas Conelly Of­ ficiating. Burial was at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Valley Bible Camp. Funeral arrangements were made by Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego. Carson E. Willett *7^® ODESSA ■ Mr Carwn E Wdlcn 65. of E Tupper Lake Rd . Lake Odcsu, d.ed Sunday. Sept .8. 198* al Provincial House Hastings. • Mr. Willett was born March 20. 1921 at lhC S<’n “I and Ev* ITubbsl <7" raLscd ,n ,hc “ ,0(0 * gradualmg in 1939 !rom Owosso High School * He married the former Margaret Aosev in Ham™. He ssas^emp^ £ EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center Streets Father Wayne Smith Rector Sunday Eucharist al 10 0U a m. (Summer schedule) Weekday Eucharists Wcdne, dsy. 7:15 a m . Thursday, 7 00 p.m. TEE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER H. I.otd-o, ■ HmHng. “Prescriptions- - lit S. Jefferson • 945-3429 SUNFIELD - Mrs. Maxine D Taylor. ») of 165 Washington St.. Sunfield died Wednesday. Sept. 24. 1986 at Ealon Count) Medical Care Facility. Charlotte, where she had been a patient for 4 years. Mrs. Taylor was born on December 18. 1905 at Fowlerville, the daughter of Rockwell and Vena (Dunham) Linhart. She married Guy C. Taylor on December 26, 1926 at Sunfield. She had been a homemaker during her life. She was a member of the Sunfield United Methodist Church at WSCS. Sunfield Chapter of Eastern Star, and Sunfield D.U.V. Surviving arc her husband. Guy; four daughters. Mrs. Joyce Klotz of Lansing. Miss Nancy Taylor of Sunfield. Mrs. Patricia Kananen of Plymouth. ML. Mrs. Kay Boden muller of Woodland; one son Jack of Tucson. Ariz.; 15 grandchildren; one great grandson: one step great-grandson; two sisters, Mrs Elaine Yager of Lake Odessa; Mrs. Jucnc Muir of Grand Rapids; one brother Maynard F. Linhart. She was preceded in death by a son Gordon, and a daughter. Dorothy. Funeral services were held Saturday. 2 p.m. Sept. 27 at Mapes-Fisher Funeral Home, Sunfield. Rev. Chris Schroeder officated. Burial was at Meadow Brook Cemetery, Mulliken. Memorial contributions may be made to Sunfield United Methodist Church or Eaton County Medical Facility. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd . 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 6232285 Sunday School «. 10 am ; Wor ship II am; Mveaaag Service al 7 pm Youth meet Sunday 6 pm . Wednesday Prayer Bcbie 7 pm 95* deposit required plus $150 sitting fee for each additional pho!° pack*°e •» P™ (slightly higher deposit). Advertised special features our selection (2 poses) of the Blue and Brown Old Master Scenic and Seasonal background $1.00 additional. Special effects, black & white backgrounds and props available only in our designer collection. 102 S. Cook Road, Hastings 1615 South Bedford Road (Next to Cappon Oil) OPEN 7-6 p.m- Monday-Friday; 8-12 Sat. OR ... c»H our other D,el Center In Plainwell — 685-6881 PHOTOGRAPHY DAYS Friday, Oct. 3 thru Sunday, Oct. 5 PHOTOGRAPHY HOURS: FRIDAY 10=00-100 2:00-5:30 & 6:00-8:00: ' SATURDAY 10:00-1:00 & 2:00-6:00: SUNDAY 10:00-1:00 6 2:00-5:00 ------ —« �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 2,1986- Page 5 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY Of BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZOMNG AMENDMENT A-86-4 COUNTY OF BARRY Notice is hereby given thoi the Barry County Planning Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on October 27. 1986 ol 7:30 P.M. in the Counly Commissioner's Room. County Annex Building. 117 South Broadway, Hostings. Michigan. The following Proposed Amendment to the 1976 Borry County Zoning Ordinance as amended, will be considered. Williams-Carter united in marriage Pamela Jo Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Williams of Tucson. Ariz., and William Gregory Carter, son of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Carter of Bellevue, were united in marriage on August 16. at the Freeport United Brethren Church in Freport. Rev. Jerry Drummond officiated the ceremony. Pam wore a white chapel-length gown trim­ med in chantilly lace and the veil was mat­ ching with fingertip length. The bodice and scoop neckline were also chantilly laceadomed with pearls and puffed sleeves to match. Her bouquet was of silk pink and blue roses with mini white carnations made by the groom's mother. The groom wore the military dress blues uniform with a white rose tipped with blue for his boutonniere. Brenda Williams, mother of the bride, made the bridemaid's gowns in Arizonia, and Mary Ann Carter, mother of the groom made the flower girl's dresses and all of the flower arrangements for the entire wedding party. The groomsmen wore navy blue tuxedos with baby blue cummerbund, and ties to match the bridesmaids' gowns. Jane Thayer, sister of the groom, was matron of honor. Vickie Gia&son. sister of the bride, Teresa Barry anc Jackie Barry, cousins of the bride, were bridesmaids. Sherri Thayer, niece of the groom, and Beth Ann Carter, daughter of the groom, were flowcrgirls. Randy Gardner, friend of the groom, was the best man. Jeff Carter, brother of the groom. Dave Hoehne and Craig Withrow, friends of the groom were groomsmen. David Williams, son of the bride, and Billy Carter, son of the groom, were ring bearers. Carl Bolinger and Jim Taylor, friends of the bride, were ushers. A reception was field at the VFW Hall Post 8260 in Nashville with Marcella Barry and Diana Williams, aunts of the bride and Kerrie Bolinger, friend of the bride helped with the cake and buffet. Don Williams, uncle of the bride, was the photographer and Steve Carter, brother of the groom, was the DJ. Out-of-town guests included family and friends from Arizona. Illinois. Ohio, Indiana and various parts of Michigan. The couple honeymooned in Tucson in Nashville and the groom in Illinois. They are waiting on transfer papers for Ohio. Bass-Nickerson exchange wedding vows On Saturday, the 23rd of August. Rebecca Ann Bass and Preston Scott Nickerson were united in marriage m the Freeport United Methodist Church. Parents of the birde are Dean and Ann Bass of Middleville and parents of the groom arc Paul and Doreen Nickerson of Hastings. Performing the double ring ceremony was Rev. Elmer Faust of the Delton United Methodist Church. He also performed the marriage of the bride's parents in I960. The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, wore her mother's wedding dress of chantilly lace, accented by mother of pearl se­ quins. Her chapel length veil was secured by a head piece of peach and ivory silk flowers She carrieu a bouquet of peach roses, babies breath and status which was created especially for her by her Aunt. Lynne Porter. Maid of honor, Dec Thompson and bridesmaids. Leslie Alma and Rene Bass wore floor length peach dresses and carried peach roses and babies breath nosegays. The groom was attired in ivory tails. The best man and groomsmen wore gray tux­ edoes. The best man was Rick Bolton. The groomsmen were Gary McKensie and Richard Bass. The sanctuary was accented by brass candelabra decorated with peach flowers and greens. Attending the guest book was Laura Thompson. Dawn Porter, cousin of the bride, played the wedding music. A lovely reception was held at the bride's parents' home on Barnum Road in Mid­ dleville. Nel Babcock, a cousin of the bride, cut the cake. Judith Jackiewicz and Arlene Willis attended the food tables and Mike Vandcnburg roasted the pig. Guests attended from Cadillac. Dearborn. Flint. Lake City and the surrounding local area. The musical entertainment performed by the bride's brother's band. "Bum". The bride's brother. Randall Bass, was the photographer. The couple are now at home in Indian Acres Mobile Home Park in Shelbyville. Morrices to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Howitt-Monroe announce engagement Charles and Mary (Grove) Morrice of Lake Odessa will be honored w ith an open house celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 12. from 2-5 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. The celebration will be hosted by the couple's daughter. Joann Morrice, and her friends. The Morrices were married on Oct. 16. 1936 in the parsonage at Rochester Colony by Rev. L.A. Fisher. Charles retired as manager at the D&C Store in 1964. The couple operated a bait shop and boat rental on Jordan Lake for 40 years. They have lived their entire married life in Lake Odessa. They request no gifts­ Relatives, friends and neighbor; are invited. Mrs. Donnaleen Howitt of Hastings is pleased to announce the engagement of her son. Dann Howitt, to Kimberly Monroe of Medford. Ore., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Monroe also of Medford. Dann is a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed by the Oakland Athletics Professional Baseball organization of Oakland. Calif. Kim is a 1983 graduate of Medford High School and is currently employed as a florist at Flowers by Susie in Medford. They have planned an October 1987 wed­ ding in Oregon. g Roadside stanu tor the sole of farm products grown on the form provided ’hot adequate offstreet parking shall be pro­ vided and no hazardous traffic condition shall result from such activity. ARTICLE III Section 3.1 • Definitions (Amondlnc No. 122.) 122. Mobile Homo: A factoryassembled structure or struc­ tures equipped with the neces­ sary service connections ond mode so os to be reodily moveoblo os a unit or units *(on its (their) own running gear and ■ay be designed to be used os a dwelling unit(s) with er without a permanent foundation ADD • The unit or units shall satisfy oil construction quality standards of the U.S. Deport­ ment of Housing ond Urban Development (HUD) as evi­ denced by o HUD label or da to plate affixed to the unit or through information provided by the manufacturer to the Build­ ing Inspector regarding con­ struction materials and stand­ ards. ARTICLE VI *ect*o<sB.13-"AR”, AgricuHwal, Rural Reefdential and Recreational (AmondMcB.B.c.) ARTICLE X Section 10.0 - Administration (Amending second paragraph.) Delete the existing last sen­ tence of the second paragraph which roods ■ "The Administrator shall be o resident of the unincorporated area of Barry County and o United States Citizen. Amended to rood 'The Administrator shall be o resident of Borry County within six months of employment ond a United Stoles Citizen." Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amendment either verbally or in writing will be given the oppor­ tunity to be heard at the above mentioned lime ond place. The amendment of the Borry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection al the Barry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broodway. Has­ tings. Michigan between the hours of 8:00 A.M. Io 5:00 P.M. Monday thru Friday. Please phone Dovid M. Koons. Plan­ ning Director at 948 4830 for fur­ ther information. Norvol E. Thaler. Borry County Clerk (»0-2) File No 86 19563 SE Estate of SHIRLEY P McGUIRE. Deceased Social Security No. 363 46 0722 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE On October 16. 1986 ol 10 30 a.m.. in the pro­ bate courtroom, Hostings. Michi­ gan belore Hon. RICHARD N. IOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, o hearing will be held on the pe­ tition ol Richard M. McGuire re­ questing that John P. McGuire be appointed Personal Repre­ sentative ol Shirley P. McGuire estate who lived ot 3226 Elm­ wood Beoch Rood. Middleville. Michigan and who died Septem­ ber 17 1986 and requesting also that the will ol the Deceased doted June 13. 1974 be admit­ ted to probate, ond that the heirs at law ol said deceased bo determined. Creditors ore notifod that copies ol oil claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by moil. Io both the Personal Representative ond to the Court on or before Dec­ ember 8. 1986. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. September 29. 1986 JOHN P McGUIRE By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 758 linden St. Charlotte. Michigan 48813 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw A Fisher 607 N. Broadway Hostings, Michigan 49058 616 945-3495 (10-2) BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular video cassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. Shepler-Kane announce engagement Hansens to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary In celebration of their fortieth wedding an­ niversary. Harold and Molly Hansen will be honored with an Open House on Sunday, Oc­ tober 12, from 2-4 p.m. at the Nashville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located on the corner of Washington and State Streets. The event is being hosted by their children,' Mr. and Mrs. H.J. (Susan) Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Sid (Sarah) Kenyon, and Christian Eric Hansen, and their four grandchildren. Harold and Molly were married October 10th. 1946 by Rev. A.M. Coldren at the former EUB Church in Hastings, Michigan. The presence of family and friends is the only gift desired. Mr. Arthur Shepler of Hastings is pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of his daughter. Katy A. Shepler. to Scott E. Kane, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kane of Hastings. The wedding will take place at the Hastings Sevcnth-Day Adventist Church on Oct. 19. at 2 p.m. 17. "The King and I" (CBS-Fox) 18. "Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day" (Disney) 19. “Mary Poppins" (Disney) 20. “Pound Puppies" (Family) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. "Murphy's Romance" (RCA-Columbia) 2. “Spies Like Us" (Warner Bros.) 3. “Iron Eagle" (CBS-Fox) 4."The Jewel of the Nile" (CBS-Fox) 5. " Back to the Future" (MCA) 6. ''Enemy Mine" (CBS-Fox) 7. "Jagged Edge" (RCA-Columbia) 8. "Out of Africa" (MCA) 9. "Whhe Nights" (RCA-Columbia) 10. "Clan of the Cave Bear* (CBS-Fox) 11. " After Hours" (Warner) 12. "Quicksilver" (RCA-Columbia) 13. "Clue" (Paramount) 14. "Youngblood" (MGM-UA) VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. **Jane Fonda's New Workout" (Kart-Lorimar) 2. "The Sound of Music’ (CBS-Fox) 3. "Alien" (CBS-Fox) 4. " Alice in Wonderland* (Disney) S/'Jane Fonda's Workout" (Kart-Lorimar) 6. '‘Amadeus’ (HBO-Cannon) 7. "Kathy Smith's Body Basics’ (JCI) 8. ''Out of Africa" (Universal) 9.*'Back To the Future" (MCA) 10. *'Casablanca" (CBS-Fox) 11. "Pinocchio" (Disney) 12. " Kathy Smith's Ultimate Video 15. "Target" (CBS-Fox) Workout" (JCI) 16. "The Hitcher" (Thom-EMI-HBO) 13. "Playboy Video Centerfold" 17. “House" (New World) (Lorimar) 18. "Delta Force" (Media) 14. "Winnie the Pooh and the Money 19. "Cocoon" (CBS-Fox) Tree' (Disney) 20. "A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: 15. "Gung Ho" (Paramount) 16. "Automatic GolF (Video Associates) Freddy's Revenge" (Media) Brought to you exclusively by... Music Center *45-42*4 Boulter-Case united in marriage Joppies to celebrate 65th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Joppie will celebra e their 65th wedding anniversary on Oct. 8. The Joppies. who live at 8428 Mt. Hope Hwy. Vermontville, have lived all their married years on the same farm. Mr. and Mrs. Joppie have six children. 21 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Leonard is a retired farmer and school bus driver, having driven over 25 years for the Vermoruville. Maple Valley and Lakewood districts. Mrs. Joppie is a former 4-H knitting leader and had been active in extension work, the Bismark Ladies group, and enjoys many crafts. She knits many pairs of mittens for area mitten trees at Christmas time. Until the last few years, their large garden and flowers were a neighborhood attraction. A family party is being planned. A card shower has been suggested. 8428 Mt. Hope Hwy. Vermontville. 49096. Eckers to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary Kneales to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary The daughters of Eugene and Mary Ecker w ould like you to join them in celebrating the 40th wedding anniversary of their parents at the home of their daughter, Kris, at 4920 Pat­ terson Road Middleville. MI, Saturday. Oct. 4, from 2-6 p.m. See their slides of Alaska and enjoy a pig roast and other goodies No gifts please. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Kneale (Joyce Houscrman) of Portland will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Oct. 5. from 2 to 5 p.m. An open house is being given by their children at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. David Forman. 3801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. Friends, neighbors and relatives are cor­ dially invited and their presence will be the only gift requested. Tammy Jean Boulter of Delton and Timothy Stephen Case of Hastings, were united in marriage on August 16 at the Cedar Creek Bible Church where pastor Brent Branhan. performed the ceremony. Tammy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daryle Boulter of Delton and Tim is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Case of Hastings. Matron of honor was Michelle Case and bridesmaids were Karla Fales and Becky Case. Flowergirl was Jenifer Bourdo. Best man was Mark Case and groomsmen were Dan Case and Duane Boulter. Ushers were Brian Case and Gary Fales. A reception followed in the fellowship hall of the church. The bride and groom are presently residing in Hastings. Mayberry-Elve announce engagement Mrs. Patricia Hurt of Hastings is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter. Brandy Marie Mayberry, to Dave Lee Elve. the son of David Elve of Bryon Center and Lee Elve of Sparta. Brandy is a 1976 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Mac­ Donalds Inc. in Grand Rapids and is the lead singer in the band "Gun's for Hire”. Dave is a 1979 graduate of Wayland High School and is currently employed at Mac­ Donald Inc. in Grand Rapids. The wedding has been set for Nov. 22. at 2 p.m. in Grand Rapids, followed by a reception. MARRIAGE LICENSES: Timothy Stevens 24. Wyoming and Jean­ nette Abson 21. Hastings. Kevin Wilson 26. Hastings and Barbara Blocher 21. Woodland. Steven Morrison 29. Woodland and Dcbrah Parmer 30. Woodland. Steven Southwell 32. Woodland and Rober­ ta Brooks 21. Woodland. James Pitt Campbell 24. Hastings and April Dunklee 21. Hastings. Gordon Matthews 21. Hastings and Jen­ nifer Howe 19. Hastings. __ Ronald Smith 24. Hastings and Deborah Vincent 20. Hastings- Darwin Miller 25. Freeport and Annctctc Brooks 19. Delton. LaCcmc Philo 28. Hastings and Ellen Mackley 24. Hastings. Jeffrey Rogers 21. Delton and Kristen Gallaghc. 18. Delton. Craig Wyman 28. Delton and Lauric Krank 24. Delion. Reed Ebmcycr 30. Middleville and Catherine Labinski 25. Middleville. Rick Wertz 35. Nashville and Karen McPherson 36. Nashville. Chris Ferguson 29. Middleville and Karen Green 27. Middleville. Bible’s Revelation to be explained Amos Palmer to observe 90th birthday Oct. 18 Amos W. Palmer of Barlow Lake in Mid­ dleville will celebrate his 90th birthday with a buffet open house on Saturday. Oct. 18 from 2-5 at p.m at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Amos retired from E.W. Bliss in 1962. Friends and relatives arc invited and their presence is the only gift desired. Have the my steries of Revelation been baf­ fling? Now is the opportunity to have the Bi­ ble explain itself. Without cost. aljtnd The Revelation Seminar beginning October 6 at 7:30 at the Hastings High School choir room. 520 W. South St. For reservations, phone 948-8689 or 945-4815. AMENDED • NOTICE • County of Barry NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING On Increasing Property Taxes and NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING On a Preliminary 1987 Budget Pursuont to a resolution adopted September 23, 1986, the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 28, 1986 ot 10:50 a.m. in the Board Room, Second Floor, Courthouse Annex, 117 S. Broadway to receive testimony and discuss a proposed addition 1986 County Operating Millage Rate. Act 5 of 1982, the Truth in Taxation Act, requires that the Coun­ ty's Adjusted base tax rate for 1986 be reduced to 5.6219 mills. However the County Board of Commissioners has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied within its allocated millage rate. In Order to maintain basic County services, the County pro­ poses to levy an addition millage rate of 0.25 (25 cents per $1,000 SEV) above the 5.6219 mill base rate, or a total operating rate of 5.87 mills ($5.87 per $1000. SEV). This will provide an estimated 4.45% increase in County operating revenues. Public comment is welcome at the hearing. In addition, the County Board will hold a public hearing at the same place and date beginning at 11:00 a.m. on the proposed General Fund budget for the fiscal year, January 1, 1987-December 31, 1987. Copies of the proposed budget are available in the Office of the County Clerk, Courthouse, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Norvol E. Tholer Barry County Clerk �Page 6- The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 2.1986 readers will take your advice and clip this col­ umn NOW so when the boys start nagging for a BB gun for Christmas they will have the am­ munition ready. Longhaired dilemma Ann Landers Neighbor is bugging neighbor Dear Ann Landu*s: My next-door neighbor is scared to death of bugs. Whenever she secs a roach in her house she bangs on my door and asks me to come over and kill it. Last week I told her to use a certain kind of insect powder. Now she calls me on the phone and asks me to come over and pick up the dead roaches and throw them out. I am not crazy about bugs either. How can I get her off my back and return to a normal life? - BUGGED IN DIXIE Dear Dixie: There is no substitute for the word NO. Use it — firmly, emphatically and consistently — when the neighbor calls or comes over with hci buggy requests. Ob­ viously she has more than a dislike of bugs. She has a phobia and should seek professional help. BB guns dangerous to eyes Dear Ann Landers: I'm writing to you because your columns are read all over the world. If I can help save one child's vision my writing will not have been in vain. Last January my eldest son, “Steve,” was shot in the eye with a BB gun. The lad who shot him (I'll call him Dan) was his best friend. Both boys are 15 years old. Dan was shotting BBs out his attic window. He was waiting for Steve to come over and thought it might be fun to scare him by shooting at his bicycle. Instead he shot him in the eye. Steve has been through two eye surgeries, each time staying a w$ek in the hospital. The doctors tried without Success to save the sight of the eye. The medical bills have been well over $30,000. He was out of school for half a year and has been instructed not to participate in contact sports ever again. The doctors told us that most of the serious eye injuries they sec are due to BB guns. In 90 percent of the cases the eye must be removed. What a price to pay for “a little harmless fun.” Before we know it we will be buying Christmas gifts. Millions of young boys will be asking for BB guns. Please, all you moms and dads who are reading this, remember my letter when you go shopping. In fact, tear it out right now and keep it handy so when your son pleads for a BB gun you can say. "Sorry, no way. Read this letter.” — CHICAGO MOTHER OF FOUR. Dear Chicago: I have printed other letters over the years about the danger of BB guns, but none as poignant as yours. I hope my Dear Ann Landers: I know I’m late with this but 1 hope you can use one more letter to the girl who wanted her brother to cut his hair before she would let him be an usher in her wedding. Why is it that a girl is allowed to have short hair, but a guy can’t have long hair? Can you imagine a girl not being asked to be a bridesmaid because her hair was too short? Of all the darned fool notions, this business about length of hair is the goofiest. I hope you changed your mind bv the time you read this. - AMY IN FLORENCE. ALA Dear Flo: I have — and said so in print. You must have missed it. Ann saves a life Dear Ann Landers: You have done it again. Believe me. you have saved a life. Mine. 1 was married for almost 28 years and have six of the most wonderful children in the world. Five weeks ago my wife left me and the kids for a 22-ycar-old guy. She says she is madily in love with him and refuses to let this last chance for heaven get away. The woman is twice his age and she has four kids older than he is. I tried everything I could think of to get her to change her mind but nothing I said made any difference. She is now living in the kid’s apartment. When she left she tore my heart apart. Life was meaningless and suicide seemed like the only way to end the agony. 1 planned to take my life the following morning, but that night I picked up the Newark News and ran across the letter in your column about parents who commit suicide. I cried all the while I read it. but it opened my eyes. It made me realize how short-sighted and selfish 1 was. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Ann Landers. I am asking you to print this let­ ter and you have my permission io use mv Mme and city. I will never forget what you did for me and my children - MR. M FATHER OF SIX IN OAK RIDGE. N.M. Dear Dad: Thank you for letting me know For those who did not see that column, the bottom line was this: "Slick around and face the problem. Your family needs you. Killing yourself may put an end to your pain but it will create problems without end for those you leave behind.” Dear Readers: Several weeks ago I primed a column by Dr. Dean S. Edell about Ovral. ■ the morning after" pill. I would like to make it dear that this pill should be used as an emergency measure the morning after unprotected intercourse. It is NOT. repeat NOT, a substitute for birth con­ trol pills. Dr. Daniel Mishell Jr., chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Southern California, says that for the ma­ jority of women it would be safer and just as effective to take a pill with a lower amount of estrogen. Ugly duckling relative Dear Ann Landers: Regarding the mother in Longview whose children resembled no one in the family: Here is a story about a child who DID look like someone. At every family get-together I was put on display and stared at. and had my chin grabbed and twisted so that everyone could see every angle of my face. When I was six years old it was decided that I looked like my great-Aunt Edith, who was almost 70 at the time. I was absolutely hor­ rified because Aunt Edith had a beak of a nose, bulging eyes, lots of wrinkles and a wart on her chin with hair growing out of it. During my growing-up years I was a loner, depressed and introverted. I would spend hours in front of the mirror praying for my face to change. 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BASIC EVALUATION LIFEWELLNESS EVALUATION Legal Notice Barry County Board of Commissioners The regular meeting of lhe Borry County Board ol Commissioner! wot called to order at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday. September 9. 1986 by Chairperson Coleman. Roll coll token, six (6) members present. Coleman. Dean. Hoare. London. McKe vey. and Williamson, one (1) absent. Kiel. Moved by Landon, support by Williamson to ex­ cuse Commissioner Kiel from today's meeting. Motion carried. At the beginning of the meeting all present stood ond pledged Allegiance to the Flog. Moved by Landon, support by Hoore to approve the August 26. 1986 minutes ond the September 2. 19B6 special meeting minutes as corrected, (addition ol motion Io 8/26/86 minutes re: trans­ fer of $2,000 to Fair Board ond $9,000 Io Sub­ stance Abuse, also addition to motion re Blue Cross COBRA one time 105 day delay). Motion carried. Moved by Williamson, support by Landon Io approve the Agendo os printed. Motion carried. Various correspondence was read to the Board by Chairperson Coleman. A letter from Jane Os­ borne in reference to planning was referred to the Planning Commission. A letter from the Barry County Commission On Aging in reference to MERS was referred to the Personnel Committee. Public comment was called for by Chairperson Coleman. Ward Weiler questioned a member of lhe Zoning Board also selling real estate, and whether or not this was a conflict of interest. This question will bo referred to the Prosecutor's Office. Various committee reports were given. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoare to approve the Miscellaneous Claims. $43,064.74: Low Library bills. $244.25. and Abstract bill. $50.00. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson to approve the Commissioner's Payroll. $4,502.48. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by McKelvey, support by London to amend the 1986 General Fund expenditure budget as follows: utx<i< Building Authority 3,500 53.050 Sheriff531.968 587.419 Jail412.496 384.974 Budget Stabilization 99.000 Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon to amend the 1986 General Fund revenue budget as follows: GENERAL FUND REVENUES IBM IIMUIIR *CCT W/WK»IFT10« TE TO BATT 402-449 Property Taxes & Penalties .. 2.627.869 450 500 Licenses ond Permits 61.056 501-538 Federal Grants 7.632 539-580 State Grants 456.553 601 654 Charges lor Services 238.661 655 663 Fines & Forfeitures................ 20.088 664-670 Interest and Rentals 103.1)7 671-694 Other Revenue........................... 26.235 TOTAL REVENUES3.541.211 695-699 Other Financing Sources .. .. 230,640 TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES3.771.851 Fund Balance TOTAL REVENUE BUDGET.... Motion carried. Moved by Hoare, support by Landon the following resolution: KIWM 2.635.965 88.811 9.000 946.374 399.241 34.000 195.100 36,300 4.344.791 577.315 4.922.106 371.442 5.293.548 to adopt GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE HANDICAPPED ACCESS Pursuant to Section 504 of lhe Rehabilitation Act of 1973 os amended (20 U.S.C. 794) ond the Office ol Revenue Sharing regulations promul­ gated thereunder (31 C.F.R. 51.55 (d) (2)). the Board cl Commissioners of the County ol Barry hereby adopts this handicapped grievance pro­ cedure. This grievance procedure is to be used by any Individual (except employees ond job applicants) who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrim­ ination on the basis of handicap In policies, practices, programs, services ond benefits by the County of Borry. The grievance should be in written form and contain os much information os possible about the alleged discrimination. Other arrangements for submission of a grievance (such as a personal interview or tope recording) will be mode avail­ able for the visually impaired or those with motor impairments. Assistance with this grievance pro­ cedure may be obtained by contacting the County Coordinator (the Section 504 Compliance Officer). Borry County Courthouse, telephone 948-4812 dur­ ing regular business hours. The 504 compliance officer does not have lhe authority to resolve the grievance, but will assist the individual In follow­ ing the appropriate procedure. A grievance must be filed in the following manner: STEP 1: The grievont should submit their grievance to the Department Head responsible for the policy, practice, program, service for benefit within 30 days of lhe occurance of the event upon which the grievance is based. The Deport­ ment Head shall respond in writing to the grievont, with a copy of both the grievance and response sent to the 504 Compliance Officer, within 10 work­ ing days of lhe receipt of the grievance. A longer time period may be used if the grievont and Deportment Head mutually agree to this. STEP 2: If the response of the Department Head is not satisfactory, the grievont may continue lhe grievance by submitting an appeal within five (5) working days of lhe receipt of the Department Heads response to the Personnel Committee of the County Board of Commissioners. The Personnel Committee shall, within three (3) working days of the receipt of the appeal, set a meeting to discuss lhe grievance. This meeting shall occur no later than ten (10) days after the receipt of the grievance appeal. The Personnel Committee may hear testi­ mony from the grievont, the Department Head, the 504 Compliance Officer ond any other person(s) requested or requesting to speak. Within five (5) working days of this meeting a written answer shall be issued to the grievont. with copies to the 504 Compliance Officer. The decision ol lhe Per­ sonnel Committee is final ond binding on all parties. Motion carried. Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson Norval E. Thaler. County Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN) )S$: COUNTY OF BARRY) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the official proceedings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners al their regular meeting on September 2. 1986, , Miriam E. White. Deputy Clerk Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Williamson to adopt the grievance procedure - handicapped accessibility. Motion carried. Commissioner McKelvey reported that the fin­ ance Committee is beginning to work on the 1987 budget. Moved by McKelvey, support by Dean that a Truth In Taxation hearing be set for October 28. 1986. 10:50 a.m. ond a budget hearing be set for October 28. 1986. 11O0 a m., the County Coordinator to do the proper advertising. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Hoare to approve the repair and painting to bo done In the Accounts Payable Office, per the bid of $775.00. Motion carried. Moved by london. support by Williamson to filo all correspondence ond reports. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Williamson to ad­ journ to September 23. 1986 or the Call of the Choir. Motion carried and mooting adjourned September 9. 1986. 10:20 a.m Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson Norval E. Thaler. 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It was common knowledge that they hunted, fished, trapped, wandered and according to the white men of that period, “Indians were unwholesome in their habits." Indians were little understood or studied, their art disregarded and their customs forced to change so they could remain in their native customs forced to change so they could re­ main in their native land. Thus have been lost to us material for comprehensive studies of the family and tribal lives and too little was known of their human attributes. Acquaintance with them was not easy and both sides feared the other. Those who came to know the Indian best were undoubtedly the sons of pioneers who grew up with them lear­ ning their methods of hunting, trapping and their home life. In 1911 Chades Weissert began to collect the stories of the once pioneer children who had grown up with the Indians. It was his goal to better preserve what information was available to better understand the Indians. Weissert interviewed many Barry County pioneers for their stories. He then added any written accounts he could get. The final pro­ duct called “The Indians and Fur Trading Posts” became a historical document. It was first published as an article in the Banner. Subsequently, it was published in Historic Michigan, vol. 3, West Michigan. Weissert thus preserved the information for future generations. Excerpts from his account below gives the general overview of Barry County Indians: “The rivers were the great highways of the red men. They migrated where food was the most plentiful. They occupied wigwams made of poles covered with bark, cloth and/or skins. With the exception of a few who re­ mained at one place longer than others, they were always moving. During the season of huckleberries and cranberries they changed residence to gather crops. They always had plenty of ponies, dogs and canoes. The first thaw found them in the forest making maple’ sugar. Loading their families into canoes, they passed up the river to Muski-so-wan-que-sake or Thomapple Lake where they fished. During the summer they raised com on the prairies, and traces of their garden beds were visible until recent years (1911). The autumn found them in localities where game was plen­ tiful and when weather became colder they trapped with dead falls. It was a precarious life. The Indians or rather the squaws engaged crudely in gardening. They were excellent judges of the land, and cultivated the prairies on the black soil of the river flats. Indians planted'their com not in rows, but haphazard­ ly. This com was softer and whiter than that brought by the white man; and in order to preserve it. Indians smoked it and then buried it in the earth. This was probably the original maize com­ monly raised by the Indians in this country. To prepare it for food, the squaws pounded the kernels in a mortar made by burning a bowl in the end of a log. They often made soup of it or cooked it in sheet iron kettles with venison or other meat. They preserved meat by smoking it. From the confluence with the Grand to its headwaters in what is now Eaton County, the Thomapple flowed through the vast silent wilderness, breaking into silvery rapids at shallow places or stopping in deep pools in which the tired waters seemed to collect for meditation. With the banks hidden by dense, overhanging branches, the island sat upon the waters like great masses of foliage ready to detach themselves and float anyway. The high banks, high on one side and low on the other, were lined with immense trees that darkened the waters with their shade. Far over the current leaned the silvery trunks of sycamores, equaled in height only by elms that overtopped the surrounding forest. Beneath the taller trees, cedars darkened the gloom of the woods. Scattered along the banks were pines, which seemed to realize that they were not natives and were in strange company, for they grew in groups with branches fraternally in­ terlaced. Deer wandered into the water in droves to drink, the stags being ready to “whistle” an alarm at the first scent of danger. . Springs poured their pure waters in babbl­ ing runs into the river. Here and there the sound of falling waters betrayed the presence of beaver dams across some tributary streams. On the steep banks were “slides’ worn smooth by otter. "The sounds of Nature’s children alone awakended echoes in the eternal silence of these fastnesses. With almost human cnes. bears called to each other, wild turkeys gobbl­ ed on the oak ridges, while occasional swarms of wild bees went buzzing in black clouds through the tree tops. In those days the robin and quail-birds which followed in the wake ot the settlers-had not yet arrived. The pigeons and turkeys have passed away and the cockof-the-wood, a gigantic woodpecker once very plentiful here, now makes his home in northern woods. Sturgeon, often weighing 70 pounds, and mukellungc and bass as large as those dreamed of by the most imaginatiyc fishermen of today, were captured with astonishing c:i*'. The forests were like great parks, for the In­ dians each year burned away the underbrush so game might be discerned at considerable distance. Up this stream the Indians pushed. Indian names were spelled phoneti­ cally. ‘Kennebec’ in the artice is ‘Katawabeda’ (above). His name meant ■Broken Tooth*. He hated war and would never lead his people into battle unless they were attacked and had no choice. making portages wherever they encountered shallow rapids, until they reached Miskisowan-que-sake, or Thomapple Lake. The red men had no means of communication ex­ cept by signal fires, and thin columns of blue smoke trading upward were often seen on the shores of this lake, which was a favorite haunt of the Ottawas, Chippewas and Pottowattomies. Into the east end of this lovely sheet of water flowed the Thomapple and the Nagwahtick, or Mud Creek, as it is now call­ cd. These streams give easy access to great hunting grounds east and northeast of the lake. In addition the Thomapple, was part of the water route across the peninsula. The Nagwahtick had its head-waters in a chain of lakes that lie east along the boundary of Barry and Eaton counties, ft is a slow, slug­ gish stream,...At its mouth squaws gathered rushes from which they made matting. Up and down its dead waters glided the canoes of Chief Sobby and his band, who frequented the lake district... (Indian) settlements were picturesque in­ deed. Some of the squaws had brightlycolored broadcloth skirts and were often load­ ed down with numerous trinkets. The Indians wore white blankets and breech clouts, to which they often added leggings of deer skin. In summer they were clad in hardly anything. All wore leather moccasins decorated with beads, and cluster of wild turkey feathers in their hair. In belts they car­ ried tomahawks while butcher knives replaced their former scalping knives. They were armed with flint-lock muskets...All the guns, tomahawks, knives, and a specially-made hoc. known as the “squaw-hoe”, all bore the mark of the British crown. The red men and women wore thin, silver brooches in their noses. They also decorated their faces and bodies with red, green and black pigment. The Indians liked animals, and their villages and encampments swarmed with mongrel dogs, tame wolves and foxes. They also kept ponies. At night wolves in forests established communication with their relatives in the camps, and the voices from the timber sounded like distant locomotive whistles. Instead of tethering their ponies, the Indians placed hobbles of deerhide upon the fore feet and the horses moved about by hopp­ ing. These ponies foraged for a living often pawing to a depth of two feet in the snow to reach dead grass and leaves, or standing upon their hind legs to browse on branches eight feet above ground. There was a thin network of trails in Barry County. Over one of them, called the “Canada Trail” (near Charlton Park) the feathered-crested warriors filed when they visited Fort Prontchartrain or crossed the Detroit River to visit tribesmen in Canada. Another, traversing the western part of the county from north to south, connected the village of Match-ebcn-ashe-wish on the site of Kalamazoo with the village at the Rapids of the Grand, now Grand Rapids. Those who followed this trail forded the Thomapple near Middleville. Short trails con­ nected the principal ones. One of them cross­ ed the Yankee Springs sand hills to Penasee, or Gun Lake, from which the canoes went down the Gun river flowing through a country still noted for its good hunting, to the Kalamazoo River. From the south bank of this beautiful stream started a trail which passed over the watershed to the St. Joseph River thence over the next watershed to the Kankakee. Many modem highways (in 1911) are laid wholly or in part along these ancient pathways... In connection with the waterways, these trails formed a complete system of com­ munication. The Indians covered so much of their journey as they could by water. Drawing their canoes upon land, they secreted them in hollow logs, or hid them so skillfully with shrubbery that discovery was difficult. Follow ing one another with a steady swinging stride, or "lope." they quickly crossed the in­ tervening land to the river or lake which was the next water-link in their journey. If the distance was not too great, they made a portage and carried their canoes and good* w ith them. Thus from times immemorial their warriors and hunters travelled eastward and southward into the countries of the Iroquois or of the Shawnees. or they followed round the foot of Lake Michigan the Sauk trail which took them among the tribes of Illinois and Wisconsin and beyond to the Mississippi- By these same routes the Michigan peninsula was accessible to marauding bands from surroun­ ding territory. These migrations were made in pirogues or dug-out canoes, or large birch bark boats. The dugouts were made with great labor from whitewoods logs. They were very narrow, and one inexperienced in handling them was sure to be capsized. As there were few canoes or silver birches in this vicinity, materials for bark canoes were obtained in the north. These canoes were built of strips of bark sewed together and made water-tight with pitch. On wide and deep rivers like the Grand, the Indians hoisted sails of bark or cloth. The squaw always sat in the stem dutifully paddl­ ing while her husband stood in lhe bow with a two-tined spear waiting for fish. All of the Indians in this vicinity were, in a way. subjects of Nawequa Geezig. or Noon­ day. the chief of the Ottawas. who lived at Grand Rapids, and afterwards moved with Missionap- Slater to Praireville...Among the lesser chiefs in the northwestern part of the county were Chippewa. Kennebec. Pokanabno, and Muskatawagoosh or “Black Fox.” sm->iilL?CUa jn^ Kennebec were leaders of a ‘ Chippewa who lived in an oak Vining south of the Little Thornapple, four dlcvii n°nh and onc m’*c easl ol Mid­ bet * C’ ‘■T*lc Indians in this band numbered th»U.i,en-tWo and ’bree hundred...Chippewa. snmch'cl- Was described as one of the handa n*®M n»cn....his features were like those of । mcr»can. He resided in a log house, the Engl l|'nC 'n !^C ' ant* SP°^C 8°°^ an °^cr Indian supposed to be v 11 an cxl’nct band, also lived in this ! age...The wigwams in this village were afr • re?ardlcss °* regularity, and were rude ..a’?■“Thc v'*,a8e uas infected with curs of kinds ...The squaws cooked their victuals *n kettles or on sticks. Coon and woodchuck ere suspended over the fires, and the squaws sat turning them. These Indians were great fishermen and owned many dug-out canoes from which they ’ rew spears across the river and transfixed e quickest moving fish. They preserved the ish by drying them over a fire made of decayed wood. The women were expert in tanning deer skin. They smoked it. grained it. and worked it in a solution made of water and deer brain. The burial ground of these Indians is •ocared in the south hank of the Thomapple about a mile west of Irving station in what was wown to the first settlers as “Wild Goose Bend ’...With the bodies were buried beads. arms and cooking utensils... Somewhere among them rest the bones of the old warrior. Chief Kennebec. Chippewa and his band moved northward and nothing was afterward heard of them. Elect Bring a Friend on November 11. 1986 to Pennock Hospital Auxiliary’s — 2nd Annual — Paid for by ine Committee to Elect Bedford for Trustee Paid Political Advertisement Shopping Extravaganza to Twelve Oaks Mall at Novi, Michigan IFITCOES SPUTTERPOP SPUTTERPOP SPUTTER-POP MHEEZE... 150 stores to shop in ! 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The Hallmark of Insurance Excellence Brown’s Custom Interiors "Prettiest Homes in Town" Hastings Savings and Loan Assn. Felpausch Food Center City Food & Beverage Flexfab, Inc. Fine Foods • Meat ■ Produce Open 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Flexible Hose and Ducts for Industry Cinder Pharmacy Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. Hastings City Bank Where Savings Does Mak“ a Difference Birke’s Shoe Store 110 W. State Street Shoes for the Entire Family County Seat Lounge WBCH South Jefferson St.. Downtown Hastings Stereo 100 AM/FM Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy Your Rexall Store Downtown Hastings Hastings Building Products, Inc. Mfgs. of Home Improvement Products 150 W. Court Street Insurance for your Life, Home, Business and Car Ben Franklin Store 102 West State at Jefferson Hastings Press Wren Funeral Homes Hastings-Nashville National Bank of Hastings Corner ol W. State at Broadway 152 W. Slate Street Patten Monument Cemetery Memorials �P..ge 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 2,1986 Saxon gridders hope to regroup after second straight loss If homecomings arc supposed to act as perfect tonics for floundering football teams, the Hastings football better haul its share of aspirin to Sturgis. The Saxons take on the sinking Trojans in the school’s annual homecoming bash this Friday. Sturgis, tied with Hastings for the Twin Valley’s fourth spot, is coming off a 20-15 loss to Albion and has compiled 1-2 league and 1-3 overall marks. Hastings has also fallen on hard times late­ ly. losing its second straight game last Friday, a heartbreaking 7-0 loss to unbeaten Lakevicw in which the Saxons did everything but win. "We led Lakeview in every category ex­ cept what was on the scoreboard." lamented Hastings Coach Jeff Simpson. "I’m not upset with our performance. We played the eighth ranked team in the state and we played them good enough to win.” Unfortunately, statistics are for losers and the loss drops Hastings two full games behind the Spartans. Marshall and Coldwater, all 3-0. Simpson’s pre-season goal of finishing among the league's top three teams is in serious jeopardy after successive losses to Marshall and Lakeview . The fifth-ycar head coach hopes spoiling the Trojan homecoming is the perfect time to turn things around. "It’s Sturgis* homecoming so it’s pump up time for them." said Simpson. "Even after we left the fieldhouse last Fnday the coaches all felt we were only a thin line away from do­ ing the job. "We could win the rest of our games...! look at things as being positive and on the upside." It’s been a strange season thus far for Sturgis, a team considered a pre-season darkhorse contender for the Twin Valley title. The Trojans were blasted by Coldwater 24-7 in its league opener before besting lowly Harper Creek 25-0 in their second game. Last week Albion handed Sturgis its third loss in Poor shooting causes Saxons 43-31 loss Hastings hit a season-low 17 percent from the field Tuesday night in a 43-31 loss to Harper Creek's varsity basketball team The Saxons, now 3-6 overall and 2-3 in the league, hit only 3-of-33 first half shots and fell behind 64 at the end of the first quarter and 22-6 al the half. The second half was somewhat marginally better with the Saxons making 9-of-36 shots. Hastings did narrow the gap to 10 points in the third period, but never came any closer. Hastings coach Ernie Strong said he doesn't have any answers as to the ice-cold shooting. "We shot 47 percent Thursday (against Lakeview) — the team is just in consistent." he said. "We had a good selection of shots, we just didn’t make them. I have no explanation." Strong said the foul situation. 23-1 i in Harper Creek’s favor, was uneven, but “not the cause of the loss." Heather Prucha led Hastings with 10 points. Angie Meyers had 6 and Nicole Ross and Dawn Archer scored 4. Susan Strong had 11 rebounds. Hastings plays at Sturgis tonight and hosts Coldwater on Oct. 7. four games On Hastings’ side, the Saxons indeed beat Lakeview everywhere hut where it counted most. Despite sloppy conditions. Hastings had more total yards (248-160). rushing yards (114-71). passing yards (134-89) and first downs (12-8). Unfortunately, the yardage usually came between the 30-yard lines as Hastings’ deepest drive was only to the Lakeview 17 early in the fourth period. In other games involving Barry County schools. Maple Valley (2-2. 1-1) in all pro­ bability will be playing Bronson for the SMAA title. The Lions, coming off a 14-0 whitewash of defending champ St. Philip, are I Vi games behind the unbeaten Vikings. Lakewood (04) entertains Dewitt in the Vikings’ homecoming game. The Vikings were defeated by Eaton Rapids 24-22 a week ago. Middleville (1-3. 1-2) will try to remain alive in the O-K Blue title chase by hosting Kclloggsville. The Trojan defense turned in its best performance of the year last week in a 12-0 loss to Byron Center. Delton (3-1. 2-0) takes dead aim at the KVA championship by traveling to league’eader Paw Paw. The Panthers, who play pre­ season title pick Galesburg-Augusta in two weeks, arc coming off a convincing 20-6 pounding of Mattawan. At Sturgis Monday Hastings golf team needs win in last jamboree to capture Twin Valley It's a clear case of deja vu. The situation was nearly the same a year ago. the only difference being the Twin Valley golf championship wasn’t at stake. This year the title will be decided when Hastings and Lakeview collide in the fourth and final league golf jamboree at Sturgis. Last year the Saxons bested Lakeview in the season’s final league jamboree. It didn’t cost the Spartans a championship like a loss on Monday would, but it did represent Lakeview’s first loss in three years in the league. The upset helped Hastings finish se­ cond overall, but if the Saxons win on Mon­ day they’ll share the 1986 championship. Lakeview has a narrow 24-23 point lead over Hastings heading into lhe meet. The Saxons nipped Lakeview by one stroke in their first meeting this year, but then were outscored by 15 and 20 strokes in the next two uutings. Hastings Coach Gordon Cole said anything can happen in the teams’ fourth meeting. "They're clearly a super team." said Cole, whose teams have finished second twice and third once in the last three seasons. "Maybe it’ll turn out we were fortunate to beat them once this season. "We have to be reminded of last year when we weren’t expected to win and we did. Lakeview is an excellent team, but they’re not a machine. They can have their problems." Hastings currently has the third ami fourth best players by average in the league Junior Andy Mogg is averaging 77.6 strokes per meet while junior Mark Atkinson is at 79.3. Both are three-year lettermen. Junior Jim Lesick has lhe league’s seventh best average at 81.1 while senior Dan Willison is eighth at 82.5. Cole said because the team did return four of its top five players, it doesn't surprise him the Saxons are in title contention with one meet to go. "In terms of potential, we fell we could be improved over last year I think we are." he said. "I think we have a shot at sharing the league championship. And if we play up to our capabilities in the regional*, we can qualify for slate." Last year Hastings nearly qualified for the state meet by finishing fourth in a regional which sends three teams on to state. Cole said this year’s 19-team regional to be held Oct. 10 at the Hastings Country Club w ill be every bit as powerful. "It’s like March basketball." said Cole, "h’s hard to tell who’ll do what, it’s whoever is playing well at that time." Saxons second in league jamboree In golf on Monday. (he Saxons finished in second place in the third league jamboree with a team score of 328. Lakeview scored a 308 to finish in first place with a 308. With the win on Monday for Lakeview, they no longer share first place with Hastings at the top of the league standings. The league standings are as follows: Lakeview 23 pts.. Hastings 22 pts.. Coldwater 14 pts.. Harper Creek 13 pts.. Marshall 12 pts.. Sturgis and Hillsdale lied for 6th with IO'/4 pts., and Al­ bion in last place with 3 pts. The scoring in Monday's match had Sprik and Mahony of Battle Creek Lakeview com­ ing in with a 75 for medalist honors. Andy Mogg of Hastings had team honors with a 76. Junior high eagers lose to Maple Valley The Hastings seventh grade basketball team lost to Maple Valley 24-19 last week. Shan­ non Fuller led Hastings with 8 points and Jen­ ny McKeough added 5. The eighth graders lost 19-18. Katie Wilcox had 6 points for ther losers while Cindy Purgiel added 4. The seventh graders also lost to Middleville 24-18. Fuller had 9 points in that game. Sports Hastings cross country teams split with Beavers, Sturgis cross country team bea; but lost to Sturgis 2041 The Saxon girls team lost to Sturgis won by forfeit over the Beavers. Oom (17:32) finished first overall while Chuck Robinson (18:22) Hastings placers included (19:14) 12th. Rob Stroh Marc Lester (20:56) 19th. meet, Sara Sweetland (25:01) took seventh and were Debi Dukes Vargaz (26:20) 12th and 13th. Possession battle The Hastings Soccer team, shown here with Chad Tolles (left) and Jorge Goytorytua (right) battling a Lakeview player for ball possession, tied Delton 0-0 on Tuesday night. Because of problems with field conditions and only one referee at the game, Hastings coach Doug Mepham was going to check on the authenticity of the game. Hastings is 5-2-2 heading into their next game Monday at Harper Creek. Dick Robinson of the Hastings Merchants softball team led the city In home runs this summer. Members of the Bourdo Logging mens softball team, champions of the Gold Division of the Hastings Mens League: (front row left to right) Frank Zelenock, Wayne Bourdo, Dave Green, Mike Smith, Vaughn Mills (back row) Al Debruin, Jim Bourdo, Chuck Morse, Gordon Bourdo, Mike Bourdo. Freaky Friday PENNOCK HOSPITAL PRESENTS “A WEIGH to a Better Health Class” This 5-week series of classes stresses a positive way of eating and living by combin­ ing Weight Management Techniques and Exercise. Members of the Pennock Hospital mens softball team, champions of the Silver Division of the Hastings Mens League: (front row) Dan Cook, John O'Mara, Jeff Henry, Dave King, Tony Frith (back row) Doug Cook, Dennis Cook, Dale Cook, Rick Pitcher, Pat Powers, Chuck Smith, Matt Garrett. Classes Begin October 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the Educational Classroom at Pennock Hospital. For more information and to pre-register please call the Pennock Hospital Education Department 945-3451 Ext. 417 Cindy Matelski Registered Dietitian will be teaching the classes. 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 49058-1790 (616) 945-3451 Members of the Flexfab mens softball team, champions of the Bronze Division of the Hastings Mens League- (Front row left to right) Fred Kogge. Paul Gonzalez, Mike Hill, Rob Bowman Paul Stahlman, Larry Plaunt (back row) Al Morgan, Marty Haywood Wavne Wright, Brian Bowman. Terry Weiler. Dean Rounds, Jim DeVries Dave Berkimer, Dave Welch. Il was the weirdest game 1 had ever witnessed in a modest seven years of covering high school football games. From the abundant lightning, to the game's near cancellation, to the gorgeous pre-game rainbow, last Fri­ day’s Lakeview-Hastings mudwrestling match was as wacko as they come. Hastings Athletic Director Bill Kar­ pinski admitted later that the game, held up for 45 minutes as one more in a seem­ ingly endless string of thunderstorms drenched the area, was nearly canceled. After consultations with game officials, Lakeview and Hastings coaching staffs, and Hastings school officials, the deci­ sion was eventually made to go ahead with the game. Much to the delight of the few hundred devoted, if not all wet. spectators. "Football games are played in snow, rain and sleet," said Karpinski from the warmth of his office on Tuesday. "I’ve never been associated with a game that was called. But this one was 10 minutes away from being called.' ’ Karpinski said the decision to cancel a game rests with himself. Hastings Superintendent Carl Schocsscl. and Hastings High School Principal Steven Harbison. The main concern of the trio was the lightning, not necessarilv the ob­ viously sloppy condition of the field. "It was a mess," admits Karpinski. "We probably would have been better off to play the game on Saturday. The field would have been drier.” Karpinski's fight with the weather began at 6 p.m. when he discussed the rapidly deteriorating conditions with game officials and Lakeview Coach Jim Ritter. By 6:30 the lightning had increas­ ed placing the start of the game in serious jeopardy. By 6:45. Karpinski. Hastings Coach Jeff Simpson. Ritter and the officials agreed the game wouldn't start if the lightning hadn’t stopped. "The feeling was if we couldn’t play that night we’d have to play it at the same time Saturday." said Karpinski. "But that we'd wait until about 8 p.m. to make the final decision." Minutes before the scheduled 7:30 kickoff, the sky to the west broke and sunlight streaked the field causing a rain­ bow in lhe eastern sky. Schoessel then appeared in the press box to make the annoucement the game would start at 8:15. Because the decision to postpone a football game affects such a great number of people like ticket takers, am­ bulance personnel, voluntary police, scorekeeper, timer, maintainbnee workers and game officials (who double their salary if they arrive twice for one game), it isn't a snap choice. The decision also effects the hundreds of people who weathered the awful con­ ditions to see the game. Because the game was Hastings' home opener and because of the importance of the contest in the Twin Valley standings, a large crowd was expected. The storm, however, had to have forced hundreds of additional fans from attending. "It hurt our gate." said Karpinski. "I don't know how much, but I'd say it cut it in half." As it was. the first-ever appearance nf an opposing team's band at Johnson Field was cancelled and the debut of the Hastings Marching Band, complete with its new set of uniforms, was pushed back until the next home game on Oct. 10. The cancellation of the game would have apparently been only the second in Hastings High School history. In 1967. the Saxons final regular season game against Grand Ledge was postponed from Friday night until Saturday morn­ ing because of a blizzard. The second worst all-time weather conditions occurred in November of 1957 when St. Johns played at Johnson Field in another raging blizzard To those of us who attended the game last Friday and who forgot to set their VCRs, the worst pan of the evening wasn’t waiting for a lightning holt to strike. What was Bobby doing in Pam’s shower anyway? �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, October2,1986- Page9 Bowling results Tuesday Mind l3‘3: Hastings Fit«r ?*“, Rc,ll> ltM>: R'^rbcnd ''* '°’6- '!,rn'ula Realty 9-7; Moore Mies s-b, Neil s Restaurant 7'6-8'A; Unpredictables 6-10; Hastings City Bank 6-10; Floral Design 6-10; C & J-s 6-10; Hallifax Snowplowing 4V6-11 Vi. .J1? .Gam* “nd Series Men J Higgins 136. B. Lake 202-563; G. Hause 2I3-55|“d '*• F H,yes l88-”6: 1- Vliek 220- 594; D. Everett 180; N. Sinclair 181; D. Johnson 225-590. High Game and Series Women - P E l47- L Moorc 150421; I. Hams 421; B. Wilkins 180; L Morey 174448; P. Cullers 166; T. Martinez Vcrus 161434; J. Eaton 221- 485; J. Everett 170- V. Tollis 169 Splits Converted - B Wilkins 5-7; L. Morey 2-7. Thursday Midnight Mixed Middlevilla Lanes 2 Plus 1 14-2; The Terminators 11-5; Me & The Guys 10Vi-556; Beer s 10-*; Spare Us 9-7; P.W.K. 8-8; No Names 7-9; H.M.F.I C 6-10; Echo 6-10; Who Cares 5-11Middvilla-Vice 5-11; I Give Up 416-11^. ’ High Games and Scries Men - C. Sprague 513; R. Ray 197; W. Hammond 204. High Games and Series Women - M Fagcr 451. Monday Mixers Realty World 14-2; D. Hubei 12-4; Bob s Rest. 12-4; Girrbach’s 11-5; Dewey’s 9-7; Art Meade 9-7; Circle Inn 9-7; Cinder s 8-8; Riverbend 8-8; Mex. Connexion 8-8; Trowbridge 8-8; Hast. Flowers 8-8; Mkhelob 7-9; Hast. Bowl 6-10; Hallifax 6-10; Valley Realty 5-11; Sir N Her 2-14. High Games and Series - M. Wieland 197-530; B. Hanford 156; D. Flohr 198; J. Jacinta 195; M. Kill 171; H. Service 171; D. Kelley 190-513; R. Kuempel 177; B. Jones 197-532; . Castelbury 185; P. Champion 199-494; M. Ingram 177; D. Snyder 177-502. Splits Converted - S. Trowbridge 7-2; J. DeMond 7-2. Hastings freshmen football team falls to Lakeview, 14-0 The Hastings freshmen football team lost to Battle Creek Lakeview last night 14-0. Kirk Ziegler rushed for 45 yards and Scott Hubbert had an interception. Brian Turnbull lead the defense in tackles and had 4 recep­ tions for 40 yards. The Saxons arc now 1-3. Next game is Thursday home against Sturgis. Thursday Angels McDonalds 17-3; Stefanos 15-5; Little Brown Jug 9-11; Formula Really 7-13; Pen­ nock Hospital 7-13; Hastings City Bank 5-15. High Games and Series - S. Dickenson 161; B. Tecgardin 157; T. Daniels 173 T. Loftus 152; B. Cuddahee 174; C. Cuddahec 171; C. Dawe 174-454; C. Brackett 153; B. Callihan 222-557; D. Snyder 212-582; B Ranquette 161. Monday Bowlerettes Bobbie's Unique Nails 15-1; Nashville Auto 12-4; Cascade Home improvement 11-5; Kent Oil 10-6; Matthews Riverview Grocery 10-6; Hastings Bowl 9'^-6'^; J. G. Stock Farm 8-8; Gutter Duster’s 8-8; D.J. Electric 8-8; Flex Fab 8-8; Pioneer Apart­ ments 716-816; Hair Care Center 6-10; Reminder 6-10; Medical Care Facility 6-10; P.S. Cakes 6-10; Hecker Agency 5-11; K & E Tackle 5-11. High Games - B. Whitaker 174; J. Wilde 163; N. Goggins 158; M.E. Goggins 170; J. Appel man 176; K. Aspinall 165; K. Powers 177; K. Smith 159; C. Micklatcher 168; P Freeman 169; J. Gardner 173; L. Bahs 165; B. Pierce 162; J. Koctje 180; J. Doster 172; D. Bums 176. High Games and Series - K. Fowler 181 467 (127 average); C. Hartwell 203-556; M. Sera ml in 213-538; E. Dunham 204-516; L. Elliston 204-539. Splits Converted - V. Knickenbocker 5-7 while tubbing. Sunday Night Mixed Hooter Crew IOtt-5fc; Alley Cals 9-7; K & M Asphalt 9-7; Family Force 9-3; White Lighting 8V6-7V6; Hot Shots 8-8; A-Team 8-8; Something Natural 8-4; Quality Spirits 7-9; Unpredictable* 7-5; Toads 7-5; Elbow Benders 6tt-9tt; Ma s & Pa’s 6V6-9V4; Pin Busters 6Vi-5to; Really Rottens 6-10; Gutter Dusters 6-10; Chug-A-Lugs 5^-1016; Big Four 4-8. High Game and Series Men - R. Ogden 213-556; M. Snyder 178-519; C. Wilson 185-509; R. Little 192; J. Davis 191; D. Stamm 182; C. Haywood 178; K. Hamlin 176; B. Martz 168; J. Smith 168; D. Friend 165; R. Snyder 165; B. Drayton 160; E. Behmdt 152. High Game and Series Women - C. Wilcox 184-532; D. Snyder 205-510; M Snyder 192; S. Snyder 181; D. Loftus 181; B. Wilson 174; L. Kelley 165; J. Ogden 164; J. Hamlin 144; T. Friend 138; D. Cole 138. Hastings Mfg. Co. Viking 91 *6. Viking II 84, Chrome Room 80W. Office 62'<6. Leftovers 63 V:. Machine Room 68. High Game, Series - J. Wilbur 212-536. R. Dawe 523, J. Rctzloff 518, K. BashccSIl. W. Beck 511. R. Sainincencio 510, T. Bustancc 505, D. Edwards 501. Legal Notice MOT1CC OF PUBLIC H£AJTH<G ONPROeOMD ZONING AMENDMENTS COUNTY OF BAM Y Nolic* i* hereby given that the Barry County Planning/ Zoning Comml»tlon will conduct a public hearing on October 27. 1986 ot 7:30 P.M. in the County Commiisloner* Room. County Annex Building, 117 S. Brood­ way. Hasting*. Michigan. The subject of the public hear­ ing will be the consideration ol the following amendment* to the Barry County Zoning Ordi­ nance. Map ChMga - Z-M-5 Request to rezone the follow­ Z-86-5 ing described property: Using your present zoning mop of Orangeville Township. Section S t 6 taking areas R-3 ond RL-2 that are located on England Point and Pickerel Cove ond changing the R-3 and RL-2 zonetoRL-1. Mapto Change - Z-M-6 Request to rezone the follow­ ing described property: Using your present zoning map of Orangeville Township. Section 5 & 6 taking area R-3 Bravota Plat ond surrounding properties presently in it. then extending West boundary line on South to the South lection line, thence East along lino to present RL-2 zone which is Chateau Park No. 2 and en­ compasses AR land alto, but C-2 zone remains. Making this area all RL-2. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amendments either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard ol the above mentioned time ond place. The amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance ore available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Plan­ ning Office. 117 South Brood­ way. Hastings, Michigan be­ tween the hour* of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. - Monday through Friday. Please phone David M. Koon*. Planning Director at 948-4830 for further information. Norval E. Thaler. Barry County Clerk (10-23) Words for the Y’s Girls Youth Basketball The YMCA and the Hastings Youth Coun­ cil. will begin its girls Y Basketball league the week of October 20. This program is ex­ clusively for girls in grades 5-6. Nearly 500 other YMCA’s are currently involved across the country, working with youth to sharpen sport skills and help them enjoy the sport of basketball. Players learn the skills and lhe rules but they also learn teamwork, the impor­ tance of fair play, and they have lhe oppor­ tunity to think about personal values impor­ tant for the sport and all of life. Each team consists of nine players and one of more coaches, who with the help from in­ structional manuals, work with the team members on the fundmenials of basketball. Players to participate must pre-register. Players can pick up a registration blank at their school or al the YMCA office at the high school. These forms and a $15 registration fee, must be returned to 520 E. Francis. Hastings, no later than October 9. All players will receive a team shirt, cer­ tificate. and patch. Teams will practice and have games every Monday and Wednesday between the hours of 4-6 from October 20 un­ til November 19. There will be a required parents meeting on October 8 at 7 p.m. in Northeastern’s library for parents of new players. Registration, goals and objectives and coaches responsibilities will be discussed. Teams will be formed at Northeastern gym on October 15. from 4-5 p.m. Players should come dressed to play. Each-player during this time will go through a couple of basketball drills and will then be notified of their team. Those unable to attend will be placed on a team and notified. For more information, con­ tact lhe YMCA at 945-4574. Adult Indoor Soccer League Registrations are now being taken for the adult indoor soccer league. The program will be held in the East gym of lhe Jr. High on Wednesdays, starting November 5. Pre­ registration is required for this activity. To register, please send your name and phone number, to Bruce Johnson. 3311 N. Johnson. Middleville. The cost for this league is $10. Registrations must be turned in no later than •October 29. If you need more information call Bruce, the league coordinator at 795-7224. Mens Basketball On Tuesday. Oct. 14. al 7 p.m. in the Hastings Jr. High. Room 182, the YMCA- Y®u*h Council will be having a managers for the organization of the 1986-87 dull City League Basketball season. Each am that participated last yea. and wants to P a) m this years season, or any new teams encouraged to attend. Rule changes, fees teams and league starting times will be vered at this meeting. Teams will be Fcgistered for this league on a first come first served basis. There is a limit on the number of earns that can play so attendance at this meeting is important. For more information. Please call the YMCA at 945-4574. 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Shellzone Anti-Freeze Available in 55 gallon drums $279 ■I gal No Drum Charge • Bulk Plant Only Buy at any of our stores p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 00-2) RURAL CARRIER Z-86-6 OuickMart —7:00 ......5:30 .... .4:00 .... 4:00 Legal Notice POSTAL EXAM Introducing NEW Cappon’s 5:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 6-0 ?Wkers...................................................... The Strickland Agency, Inc. 2 2 3 3-4 6 7 7 8 HASTINGS. NASHVILLE, Gt'N LAKE. MIDDLEVILLE. LAKE ODESSA. IONIA & DELTON ALSO AVAILABLE AT OUR BULK PLANT CAPPON 1601 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings Phone 945-3354 �Page 10— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 2,1986 Baby Health Fair has low attendance Tips offered for fire prevention Lucas Brehm, 22 month old son of Mitzi and Don Brehm, had fun playing while mom staffed a booth for LaLeche League during the first ■'Com­ munity Baby Health Fair', held Tuesday at the Community Building and sponsored by the Barry-Eaton Health Department. Although attendance was low at the Baby Health Fair, perhaps be­ cause of Tuesday's rain, participants like Diane Haines (left) had lots of good tips and Information to offer. Haines demonstrated how to make maternity slacks from regular pants and also displayed a variety of attrac­ tive maternity outfits she had made. Legal Notices Bmy County Board of CommiMtonera approve the miscellaneous bill** in the amount ol $23,547.37. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. McKelvey presented the following resolution ond moved its adoption, support by Hoare: Motion carried unanimously. Moved McKelvey, support Williamson that the submission of the Child Core budget to the State be approved a* presented with the understanding that the County match can not be promised in full ot this time. Motion carried. Moved Kiel, support Williamson that Donald Miller in the Probofe/Juvenile office be reclassi­ fied from Prof. 3 to Prof. 4 level effective Oct. 1 1986. Motion carried. Moved Kiel, support Hoare that the Deputy treasurer Maxine Killinger. be reclassified from T-5 to T-6 effective January 1. >987 in accordance with lhe recommendation of the reclassification committee. Motion carried. Moved Kiel, support London that the step raise of Carrie Dokln in Probate Juvenile, to Tops 5 1 yr level effective Oct. 10ih._ annual salary $13,437 or $6.46 per hour be approved. Mot-on carried. Moved Kiel, support London that lhe 6 mo*, step raise of Barbara Overby at Friend of Court to $8.90 per hour be approved effective Oct. 1. 1986. Motion carried. Moved Kiel, support London that the 6 mo*, step roise ol Roy Word be approved to T-4 6 mo*, level ot $5.81 per hour. Motion carried. Moved Kiel, support Hoare that the District Court be authorized to fill two vacancies in their office. Motion carried. Moved London, support Hoare that the bid of Beech ond Rich be accepted for pointing trim ond gutter repair on the Annex and painting of trim on the courthouse at a cost not to exceed $29,000.00. Motion carried. Moved Landon, support Hoare that the bid from Mdler Carpet for carpeting the hall, stairway, and ladies bathroom in the Courthouse annex be accepted in the amount of $887.44. Motion carried. London, support McKelvey that the Sheriff Department be authorized to purchase o used typewriter ot a cost of $350.00 and a used snow blode ot o cost ol $200.00 for use in his department. Motion carried. Moved Landon, support McKelvey that the Pro­ bate Court be authorized to purchase recording equipment from the low bidder. Dictaphone at a cost of $4,049.40. Motion carried. Moved Hoore. support London that the following Farmland agreements be approved: Kenneth & Annie Osborne - Borry Township James Spencer — Prairieville Township Motion carried. Moved Landon, support Kiel to file all corre­ spondence ond report*. Motion carried. Moved London, support Dean to adjourn to October 14. 1986 or call of choir. Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 A.M. Carolyn G. Colemon. Chairperson Norval E. Thaler. Clerk Th» regulor meeting ot th* Barry County Board of Commissioner* woi colled to order on Tuesday. September 23. 1986. at 9:30 a.m. by Chairperson Coleman. Roll call wen token. Seven (7) member* were present; Kiel. London; McKelvey; Coleman; Hoar*. Dean; and Williameon. Absent-None. At the beginning of the meeting all present stood ond pledged allegiance to the flog. Moved Kiel, support Hoare that the ..ilnutes of th* September 9th. meeting be approved as printed. Motion carried. Moved London, support Kiel that the agendo be approved as presented. Motion carried. Various correspondence was read by Chairperson Coleman. Moved Hoare. support Kiel that o resolution be sent to the Michigan Deportment of Transpor­ tation and legislators representing Borry County in support of Prairieville Township's resolution re­ garding speed limit! on M-43 adjacent to Gull Lake ond also ask for a study as to possible re­ routing of that portion ol M-43. Motion carried. Moved Hcore. support Kiel that the August min­ utes ol the Barry County Transit be placed on file ond the expenses of $16,272.67 be approved. Motion carried. Commissioner Hoore presented the following re­ solution and moved its adoption, support by Williamson. RESOLUTION AHEREAS. Edmund Titus was born on September 27. 1883 in a log cobin in the Delton area, ond WHEREAS. Edmund Titus married Mary Adams in 1910. brought their son into this world, and later celebrated sixty-eight years of marriage, ond WHEREAS. Edmund Titus, during his lifetime, has contributed to society as an employee of the Grand Trunk Railrood the Parchment Mill, and by farming his own land for many years, ond WHEREAS. Edmund Titus, who belongs to the Golden Agers Club of St. Ambrose Church In Delton. Michigan, will be attending a luncheon In recognition of hi* 103rd birthday. NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the Barry County Board of Commissioner* does hereby |oln in the celebration ond recognition of the 103rd birthday of Edmund Titus. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borry County Board of Commissioners does hereby recognise Edmund Titus as the epitomy of the Senior Cllizen. those person* who ore the backbone of this country. Carolyn G. Colemon. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioner* Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Williamson. support Kiel that the chair be authorized to sign a letter of continu­ ing support for the J E.D.C. of both cash and Inkmd service* to September 30. 1987. Motion carried. Jack Holden was present and gave the onnu-jl report of the Borry County Veter tn* office. Moved by McKelvey, support by London to COMMON COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 22. 1986 Common Council met in Reg­ ular session, in the City Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan, on Monday. September 22. 1966. at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook pre­ siding. Present ot roll call were: Cu­ sack. Gray. Hemerling. Jasperse. Speckman and Walton. Moved by Gray, supported by Spackman to approve the ex­ cuses of Kenneth Miller and Frank Campbell. Yeas: All Absent, Two. Carried. Moved by Spackman, suppor­ ted by Gray that the minutes ol the September 15. meeting bo approved a* read ond signed by the Mayor ond City Clerk. Yeas: All Absent: Two. Carried. Invoice* read: Deloitte Hoskin* & Sell*................................. $2,500.00 West Shore Services ... 1.026.00 Moved by Spackman. supported by Walton that the above in­ voice* be approved a* rood. Yeas: Walton. Spackman. Jasperse. Hemerling. Gray. Cusock Absent: Campbell. Miller. Carried. Moved by Josperse. supported by Spackman thot the consent judgment No. 154-86 583 in favor of Reynolds * Reynold* from the State Tax Commission be ap­ proved for refund in the amount of $242 33. Yeos: Cusack. Gray. Hemerling. Jasperse. Spackman. Walton. Absent: Campbell. Miller. Carried. Mayor Cook stated that there would be an Educational Semi­ nar on Solid Waste Management for Barry County on September 26. al 10:00 a.m. ot the BarryEaton District Health Deport­ ment lor those wishing to attend. Moved by Cusack, supported by Spackman that the lease agreement for Fiber Optic Cable with Mutual Signal Corp, with two renewable fifteen year (15) option* be approved. Yeos: Walton. Spackman. Jas­ pers*. Hemerling. Gray. Cusock. (IM) REWARD * UNCLAIMED SCHOOL SEWING MACHINES ONE DAY ONLY! Friday, Oct. 3 12 Noon to 7 p.m. Econo-Lodge 90 N. DIVISION BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN I Ab**nt: Campbell and Millar. Carried. Moved by Spackman. sup­ ported by Hemerling that th* leas* agreement with Mutual Signal for the Repeater Station with two fifteen (15) year re­ newable option* be approved. Yeas: Cusock. Gray. Hemerling. Jaspers*. Spackman. Walton. Absent: Miller, Campbell. Carried. Attorney Show presented th* parking committee with infor­ mation on the parking ordi­ nance and they to report back ot the next meeting. Moved by Jasper**, suppor­ ted by Walton that lhe Planning Commission minute* of Sep­ tember 2. 1986 be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: Two. Carried. Moved by Josperse, suppor­ ted by Spackman that the letter from the Joint City-County EDC asking that the proposal with the Colhoun/Barry Growth Alliance be recertified to agree with the Stat* Fiscal Year be approved. Yeas: All Absent; Two. Carried. Councilman Spackman stated that there should be something at the next meeting con­ cerning the E.W. Bliss storm fewer. Councilman Hemerling staled thot the Council hod to*.red lhe Fir* Department and they seemed to be well equipped. Moved by Walton, supported by Spackman that Howard Yost be appointed to th* Library Board to fill the term of Hugh Fullerton as recommended by lhe Mayor. Yeos: All Absent: Two. Carried. Those attending the Michigan Municipal League Convent'on at Mackinac reported that the City was well represented ond very worthwhile. Moved by Gray, supported by Cusack to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. Yeas: All Absent; Two. Carried. Read and approved: William R. Cook. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (IM) Pennock among hospitals pursuing mobile CT Scanning STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 85-19190 SE Estate of JESSIE E. BRADSHAW. Deceased. Social Security Number 370-14-6756. TO: Donna Moore. Donald Moor* and Betty Lou Moore whose addresses are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: On October 16. 1986 at 10:00a.m., In lhe probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on lhe petition of Georg* William Bradshaw requesting that Richard R. Bradshaw be ap­ pointed Personal Representative of Jessie E. Bradshaw who lived at RR *1 Boulter Rood Shelbyville. Ml 49348. and who died May 8. 1982; and requesting also that the will of the Deceas­ ed dated Jun* 11. 1973 be admit­ ted to probate. Creditor* are notified thot copies of all daims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mall, to both the Personal Representative ond to the Court on or before November 24. 1986. Notice is further given lhat the estate will then be assigned to entitled person* ap­ pearing of record. September 19. 1986 Richard R. Bradshaw 1105 Hazard Street Kalamazoo, Ml 49001 (616) 344-6082 Edward C. Baril P23307 EDWARD C. BARTL. P.C. 623 10th Street, P.O. Box 217 Plainwell. Ml 49080-0217 (616) 685-6896 • NOTICE • There will be a Special Assessment Meeting (special assessment fot improved road and drainage on roads in Long Beach Plat - Clear Lake), prior to the regular Baltimore Township board meeting October 6, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in Baltimore Township Hall 6424 Bedford Rd. (M-37). Elaine Alward Clerk, Baltimore Twp. NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK *** OCTOBEP 5 11 19fl6 Your wedding plans should start at... J-AD GRAPHICS Everything you need in wedding supplies... from invitations to candles PUBLISHERS OF THE REMINDER AND HASTINGS BANNER 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings • Ph. 945-9554 (10-2) Twelve west Michigan hospitals have joint­ ly submitted a Certificate of Need application to the Slate of Michigan to participate in mobile CT Scanning. The mobile Ct Scanning serivce has been developed by Hospital Network. Inc. (HNI) of Kalamazoo, through a joint venture ar­ rangement with Medical Consultants Imaging Co. (MCIC) of Cleveland. Ohio. The hospitals applying are: Pennock Hospital in Hastings, Allegan General Hospital, Berrien General Hospital in Berrien Center, Carson City Hospital (Ml). Clinton Memorial Ho pital in St. Johns. Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital in Charlotte, Ionia County Memorial Hospital, Kelsey Memorial Hospital in Lakeview. Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, Pawating Hospital in Niles, Sturgis Hospital, and United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. The Certificate of Need application is re­ quired by the state for new hospital services. This is the first step toward bringing CT scan­ ning services to these communities. If the CON is approved, the applying hospitals could begin providing these services in mid-1987. Hospital Network. Inc. is a regional healthcare system formed last year by Bron­ son Healthcare Group. Inc.. Allegan General Hospital. Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, Sturgis Hospital, Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, and Bronson Vicksburg Hospital. HNI is designed to provide cost-effective healthcare services to member and non­ member hospitals in Michigan, through cooperation such as the joint mobile CT scan­ ning program. MCIC has more than six years of ex­ perience as a leading mobile CT vendor. Cur­ rently they provide mobile CT services to hospitals in four stales. The CT Scanner (Computerized Tomography) combines lhe principles of xray with the advances of computer, technology. Unlike conventional x-rays, it produces a cross-section view of the body, rather than a fiat-body image. It is a diagnostic tool which uses low-level x-ray beams to provide an accurate image of the en­ tire body, with any organ or tissue "pictured" in precise detail. CT Scanning is an efficient, painless way for a physician to make an early diagnosis of any number of internal disorders in a relatiely short time. Mobile service programs are a costcffective and convenient way to bring this highly sophisticated service to patients who live in small communities or rural area. By sharing a mobile unit, neighboring communi­ ty hospitals can avoid duplicating services, eliminate the expense of high priced capital investment, and pay only when a patient is scanned. The CT Scanner is housed in a van. special­ ly designed for transporting and delivering this type of service. The mobile CT Scanner provides all the features of a stationary unit. The van is constructed to provide a well-lit, weather-protccicd. restful atmosphere for pa­ tients who are taken directly into the unit and tested in approximately 30 minutes. The units are staffed by area professionals registered in x-ray technology. Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will meet Oct. 20 The Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Monday. Oct. 20. at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at the city hall to discuss the zoning variance applications of Donald Nevins. River Bend Travel Agency and James and Denise Vrcugdc. An application submit­ ted by Brenda Kcllems requesting an increase of clients in her adult foster care nursing home will also be considered. Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 5 through 11. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris reminds city residents. "Last year, over 250 people lost their lives as a result of fires in Michigan. Of this number, approximately 'A of the deaths were children under the age of 12.” Cans said. “During Fire Prevention Week, and throughout the year, we should keep our children safe from fire." he said. "Our children should know the following basic rules of fire safety so they can avoid serious injuries or death from fire: • They should never play with matches. • They should learn to avoid heat producing appliances and furnaces. • They should be taught to keep a safe distance from open fires. • They should never play with electric cords and outlets. ----- and------• Young children should learn what "HOT" means. ----- and------Teach your child to Stop - Drop - and Roll in the event their clothing catches fire. Stop - your child must resist the impulse to run. Drop - to the floor or ground and instruct your child to Roll over and over until Hames go out. In addition — help a victim by smothering the fire." FIRE SAFETY TIPS ctober is Fire Prevention Month and is emphasized in the schools. But fire safety shouldn’t stop at school — you and your children should know a home escape plan and review the plan routinely. Here are some tips: • Make a fire drill fun. but serious at the same time. Making a game of it will avoid frightening children. Use races. Try a blindfold race — can you find you- way out when wearing a blindfold? • Use the smoke alarm to start the drill. This acquaints the family with the sound of the alarm — and gives you a chance to test it. • Sleep with bedroom doors closed. Smoke is the greatest enemy in a night fire. Teach children that the door is their castle gate to keep them safe. • Teach children two ways out of each room. Tell them to feel the door as high as they can reach. If it is warm or hot. don’t open it. If it’s cool — open it cautiously. • Stay low in smoke. The cooler and fresher air is near the floor. • Teach children how to open win­ dows and take out screens. And teach them to stay near the window if they can't open it. Be sure children have something to climb upon to reach the window. • Once out. stay out! Never, never, never re-enter a burning building for anything or anyone! • Have a meeting place outside. Go to the meeting place and stay there until everyone is found. (Fire fighters have died searching for people who were already safe.) • Practice calling the fire department. Use a role-playing technique to help children learn their home address and how to report an emergency clearly. Teach them not to hang up until the dispatcher tells them to. • Visit the fire department. Fire fight­ ers enjoy meeting kids and teaching fire safety. ’ �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, October2,1986- Page 11 Hastings United Way kicks off 1986 fundraising drive; goal is $133,594 More than 100 area residents gathered at Lcason Sharpe Memorial Hall in Hastings Wednesday morning to kick off a $133,594 Barry Area United Way fundraising effort. A month-long campaign will sec volunteers canvassing the county, soliciting funds that W,]J remain for the most part in Barry County. ’It s important to consider what the United Way represents," said the keynote speaker for the breakfast. Fred C. Douglas, former news director for Channel 3 TV in Kalamazoo and current community services director for Consumers Power Co.. Douglas said United Way-funded programs help everyone, and related instances where his family or friends hud used the services of agencies funded by United Way. "Some of you have children in YMCA pro­ Drug abuse, Options few... Maria was 16 years old. She was supposed to be a sophomore in high school. After the incident in Cadillac, Hannah considered her options. It seemed there were very few. "At that point 1 didn't want anybody to know. 1 worked will) kids. 1 thought ’this could cost me my job.' Those thoughts went through my mind. Selfish thoughts. I should have ignored them and done whut 1 should have done. But I couldn't. Most people can’t.” Hannah kept her daughter home and her problem to herself. Maria met a boy. He was a drug user, but "finally somebody was in her life." In May of 1985. Maria went to school to enroll for fall classes. "Something happened. 1 never did find out what. Maria wound up in the hospital with a concussion." Staying straight... Summer came. Maria and her boyfriend went with Hannah and the rest of the family on an extended camping trip. Maria and Jack were "perfect". "They were kids again. They did all the normal things again. They went swimming. Golfed. Goofed off with the golf cart. Had waler fights. We camped most of the summer." "Then when school started again." Hannah said — it is Maria’s junior year even though her credits are far behind at this point — "Maria and Jack were each other’s strength. Together, they might be able to stay straight. "The first two weeks were pretty good. But about the third week of school, both of them started skipping classes. I went to school, ar­ ranged to get progress reports on them. "They stayed in school pretty regularly for awhile. Maria was trying, really trying. She had no friends left other than Jack. Everybody was afraid of her or afraid of me because there had been some occasions when I'd had some parties busted. Maria wasn’t nt them but I’d gotten wind of them and I'd called them in (to the police). Hannah had started a parents group called "Tough Love" by this time. "I was tired of playing games finally. We were going to get this group of kids — all basically from nice homes — well, we were going to sec what we could do. We were go­ ing to get action. We started asking the school for meetings. Which it gave us. “Jack finally got himself suspended. Then he and Maria were thick as thieves. She started to cither get back in drugs or lose con­ trol mentally. It was a little bit of both, it turn­ ed out. She was losing it." Losing touch... “She wasn't using drugs very regularly but she was turning into herself. Letting go of everything that was important to her. Her cat. Her organ. "In late fall, Maria and Jack broke up. Maria came home. She was crying. We talked about how first loves are lhe hardest, and that there’ll be other boys and ’if you’re smart there'll be many before you pick your mate. Know what you want in a man.’ "She seemed to know what I was saying. She snapped out of it. She took a shower, freshened up." Maria asked if she could go spend the even­ ing at a girlfriend’s. "1 figured it would do her good to talk to somebody her own age. 1 look her out there about 5:30 p.m. It was fine. All through the course of the evening the girls were really good. They had pizza for supper, watched TV. goofed off. They went to bed at 9 ’o clock. "That night Teresa (Maria's girlfriend's mother) decided she'd take a shower. She knew with two teenagers in the house her shot at getting a shower in the morning was pretty obsolete. "When she got out of the shower she heard some funny noises coming out of her daughter’s room. She opened the door only to find' Maria lying across Darlene. She ap­ peared to be dead. Darlene was frozen, with her mouth open. Maria was making unusual sounds. "Teresa got her husband. Then she called me and said she wasn’t sure what was happen­ ing but it looked like Maria was dying. continued from page 1 Intending to die... "I beat them to the hospital. They live in town, I live in the country and I beat them to Pennock." “Darlene told her mom that Maria had taken my pills. She took my pain medication. I had just had fool surgery. "One pill is quite strong enough. This child had taken 60 of them. She intended to die. "She took them before she left my house, in a perfectly calm state of mind. Why they didn’t do anything to her during the course of the evening we’ll never know "Maria was totally out of it. Her liver was lipped. They kept telling me they didn’t think she was going to live." Merle came to the hospital, but left again. "He couldn’t take it." "1 was there alone. 1 asked (hem to call Sam (a mental health counselor). I had to talk to somebody. 1 couldn't call my friends. It was the oddest thing. "He (Sam) agreed we had to do something. He started work for a placement. By the third day Maria was coherent. Very calm. Didn't understand what she had done. Didn’t seem to remember doing it. Just wanted me to stay with her. “We transferred her to Borgcss, kept her there for three weeks and then placed her in the state hospital. "When she was in Borgcss they did evalua­ tion testing. She had a third grade average. "The child colored. Played with dolls. "They said there was hope. "Now she’s at a sixth grade level and she’s stabilized there. That doesn’t mean there’s still not hope." grams or benefit from research programs funded by the United Way." he said. Donating to the United Way. he maintain­ ed. is "like the insurance on your house, business, and life. You keep it ready just in case you need it." Agencies receiving United Way monies in Barn' County include The Barry County Commission on Aging, the Barry County Council of Campfire. The Barn County Chapter of the American Red Cross. The Salvation Army. The Boy Scouts of America. The Barry County 4-H. Family and Children's Service. Hastings YMCA and the Youth Council, the Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council, and Safe Place, a shelter for victims of domestic violence. Two large donations made at the breakfast made it possible for the United Way leaders to begin the campaign with 16.5 percent of their goal already reached. "We're off to a fine start." United Way Chairman Bill McGinnis said after accepting checks of S10.245 and $11,825 from the Hastings Area Schools and eight area businesses. Those attending the breakfast were enter­ tained by the Hastings High School jazz band Continuum, followed by a flag-raising ceremony by local Giri Scouts. Felpausch Food Center supplied rolls for the breakfast, and members of the Barry County K-9 Club helped serve coffee and clean up. LaVerne BeBeau, assitant principal in the Hastings School District, pre­ sented a $10,245 check to Barry Area United Way Chairman Bill McGinnis at the United Way kickoff breakfast Wednesday. Members of the Hastings Area School District staff donated the funds. continued from page 1 Taking a stand... Hannah couldn't stand her home life any more. She left Merle. Merle stopped drinking and Hannah moved back in. They go out to dinner once a week. They’re trying to patch it up. she said. ■In the meantime, Hannah tries to make sense of her calamity. “Hastings has a drug problem because most communities do." Hannah said. "1 don't think it's any better or worse than anybody else." But Hannah railed bitterly against a legal system that she says "slaps (drug addicts') hands and puts them back out on the streets." "The laws are protecting the kids and mak­ ing it easy for the system to not do anything about the problem," Hannah asserted. "Most parents have no idea (their child is involved in drugs). The ones who do (have an idea) hide it very carefully. We’ve had some very prominent people in town with their kids on drugs. They quickly get them out of the community into rehabs, private schools or whatever. "Half the problem is the hiding. This pro­ blem happens to anybody and everybody. In Tough Love, we’ve got parents (hat are doc­ tors. lawyers, on welfare, working class — it’s everybody’s problem. "We had a meeting about a month ago at the school with some of the parents of troubl­ ed children. The school’s starting a program next year on drug awareness and peer pressure. From elementary on up. We told them education doesn’t stop with the kids. It has to be with the parents, too. If it hadn't been for my job (where literature is available). I couldn’t have told you what a joint looked like." level." the architect said. "The generous first floor windows allow views from the executive offices into landscaped areas around the building." He said the triangular drivc-up canopy is • also unusual, but allows the placement of the ' drivc-up kiosks at a 45 degree angle from the tellers. "This sort of modified head-on pattern op­ timizes the tellers’ view of the customer while providing an easier traffic flow for the customers," Vegter said. The first floor of the new building will con­ tain all of the current operations of the finan­ cial institution, with space for four inside teller stations and two drive-up teller stations; receptionist, secretarial and new accounts desk; three loan offices and a closing room, as well as an office for the executive officer. Bookkeeping and treasurer’s offices are provided with a walk-in record vault. Safe deposit services will be provided for the first time. The spacious security vault will also contain a separate tellers cash room. A second ground floor entrance is located next to the customer parking lot. This side of Modem technology. etcellent Needing a friend... Hannah stood up. Her face was drawn, shoulders slumped. She gathered cigarettes, lighter and sunglasses and dropped them into her purse. Slowly, she headed for the door. Parents need support. Hannah said, turning around one last time. “It’s important that the friends of people in crisis call us. Your friends seem to be afraid, they don’t know what to say to you. All they have to do is say 'I’m here’. "And they have to listen, and not judge when we teli them that some days we would rather see our child dead than alive. Don't judge us. unless you’ve been there. Just listen." the building has a ramp for handicapped ac­ cess to the lobby and to the elevator located inside the vestibule. Next to the entry' door is a space for a future automatic teller machine. ATM customers wiubc sheltered from inclement weather by the entry canopy and side walls. The Board of Directors meeting room will be located on the lower floor of the building. The employee lunch room and restrooms, two fireproof storage vaults, mechanical equip­ ment spaces, and some unassigned ureas will also be located on this level. The second floor may remain unoccupied until needed by expansion in Hastings Savings and Loan’s business. Areas on the first floor can be converted to allow additional teller sta­ tions to be installed and to provide a larger loan officer area by moving some of the operational functions to unoccupied areas of the building. Construction work is being completed by the firm of Shannon-Kline of Kalamazoo. Members of the Savings and Loan’s Board • PUBLIC NOTICE • Custom Homas Fully Insulated Cathedral Ceilings Exterior Decks Quality Construction Built-In Computer Center • which (unctions tor ths occupants. Interior Design Flexibility EAGLE'S NEST HOMES if ffeklng lien retail safes Unlimited Income Potential Protected Territory Factory Training For an examination of the issues of drug abuse in Barn County, see the concluding story of our 'dries in the Oct. 9 Banner. Medical Transcriptionist Full time position. Previous ex­ perience in medical transcription necessary. Must be able to type a minimum of 80 wpm and possess excellent knowledge of medical terminology. Apply to: PENNOCK continued from page 1 Hastings Savings & Loan, — Position Opening — EMPORIUM Shaw named probate judge, Pennock Hospital 1009 W. Green Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Monday, October 20, 1986, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, Hastings, Michigan. The meeting is to consider the applica­ tion of Donald Nevins for a variance to erect a 4 ft. by 12 ft. high sign at 502 W. State St. in a B-2 zone, legally described as Lot 668 of the City of Hastings which was adjourned September 15, 1986. Also to consider the application of River Bend Travel Agency for a variance to erect a 6ft. by 8 ft., 16 ft. high illuminated sign in a B-2 Zone, legally described as Lot 554, of the Original City. Said sign does not conform to Section 3.82^3) (a) (b) and 3.82(1) of the Zoning Ordinance. Also to consider the application of Brenda Kellems for a variance to increase the number from six (6) to ten (10) in her Aduit Foster Care Home (AFC) in an A-O Zone at 305 S. Hanover, legally describ­ ed as: N% Lots 632, 633 and 2 rds N & S by 2 rds E & W out of the NE corner of SVi Lot 633 of Original City. Said request does not conform to Section 3.200 & 3.10 (12) of the Zoning Ordinance. Also to consider the application of James and Denise Vreugde for a variance to remodel a house for business use at 309 S. Jefferson, in a A-O Zone, legally described as S 63% ft. of Lots 806-807 Ci­ ty of Hastings. Said variance does not con­ form to Section 3.201 of the Zoning Ordnance. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the of­ fice of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery City Clerk of Directors are Ray Wieland, chairman; Edgar Backc. Orville Decker, Al Signs. Richard Shaw. Patrick Hodges. James Toburcn and Gordon Fuhr. Directors emeritus include P.ichard Jacobs. Kendall Rcahm and Stuart Clement. A review committee from the Slate Bar of Michigan evaluates all nominees for judicial appointments. Morris explained. "We don’t publicly indicate what the evaluation was." Morris said. Nominees are given one of five rankings, including "ex­ tremely well-qualified", "well-qualified", "qualified", "not qualified", and “not qualified due to lack of experience". Local citizens were surprised that Blan­ chard made the appointment prior to the November general election, in which he is seeking his second term of office as governor. “Under normal circumstances, our gut reaction would be to hold the appointment un­ til after the election" for fear of alienating supporters. Morris said. But. he said, his office couldn't wait that long because of a backlog in judicial appointments. "Judicial appointments don’t tend to be the basis of voting anyway." Morris said. Shaw is tentatively scheduled to be swom in Oct. 24 by Barry Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster. In the meantime, he will have to give up his partnership with the Hastings law firm Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw, and Fisher. Attorneys for that firm will not be allowed to practice in front of Shaw for two years. Shaw said. The firm has a large probate prac­ tice. Shaw said, so arrangements have been made with the district court judge to exchange some duties when the need arises. Shaw will also no longer act as legal representative for lhe City of Hastings. He has served as city attorney since I973. He is a former assistant prosecuting attorney, a former school board member, and an active participant in many community activities. His duties will include presiding over both lhe juvenile and probate divisions of the court. Shaw said prior to his appointment that he’s always had an interest in children and thnt was one of the reasons he sought the judgeship. Shaw said outgoing Judge Loughrin set "a good example" of what a probate judge should be and Shaw hopes to carry on some of Loughrin*s methods. "Judge Loughrin in my view is one of the greatest probate judges you’ll ever find. I had the benefit of practicing before him for many years, so 1 can apply that experience to my job." "We (at Probate Court) have an excellent staff, both on the probate and juvenile sides, and that’s certainly going to help a new judge like me be able to effectively handle the job." "I consider it an honor to be appointed by Gov. Blanchard." Shaw said, "and I realize that with the appointment comes responsibili­ ty. and I pledge to live up to the confidence he’s shown in me, and also the confidence the people in Barry County hove shown through their support." Health Briefs Study: Ex-Cigarette Smokers have Reduced Stroke Risk BOSTON (AP) _ The heightened risk of stroke for cigarette smokers can be reduced significantly by giving up the habit, according to researchers who conducted a 12-year study of thousands of smokers. Their study, published in today's New England Journal of Medicine, confirms earlier findings that cigarette smoking is associated with strokes, the nation's third leading killer after heart attacks and cancer. It also demonstrates the advantages of quitting. “There is evidence that people who stop smoking cigarettes can increase the blood flow to their brains," said Dr. Robert D. Abbott "If you follow these people long enough, we suspect that their cerebral circulation would increase to lhe level of those who never smoked." An estimated 500,000 Americans have strokes each year, and 156,000 die. Because of damage to the brain, about 40 percent of the survivors require special treatment such as physical therapy. During the past two decades, the death rate from strokes has fallen by about 30 percent Experts have attributed this to better control of high blood pressure, which can trigger strokes. But Abbott, a biostatistician at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute in Bethesda, Md., said Americans’ success in giving up cigarettes has also probably island of Oahu. During 12 years of followup, 171 smokers and 117 non-smokers had strokes. When the researchers took into account such differences as age and blood pressure, they calculated that smokers had two to three times higher risk of stroke than non-smokers. A stroke is an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel bursts, while a thrombo-embolic stroke results from a blood clot that shuts off the flow blood. The researchers found that both types were more frequent among smokers. However, hemorrhagic strokes, lhe more lethal of lhe two, were increased more. During the 12 years of followup, there were 11 strokes for every 1,000 people among the non-smokers. For those who continued to smoke throughout the period, there were 33 strokes for every 1,000 people. However, for people who quit smoking by the sixth year of followup, there were 23 strokes. Abbott said he believes that the stroke risk among the reformed smokers will continue to drop until it nears that or people who never smoked. The researchers said it’s unclear how smoking could cause strokes. They speculate it could increase the risk of thrombo-embolic strokes by prompting the blood to clot, and it might raise the risk of hemorrhagic strokes by been a factor. Abbott based his conclusions on figures gathered by the Honolulu Heart Program. temporarily raising blood pressure. Cigarettes already have been clearly The study enrolled 3,435 cigarette smokers and 4,437 non-smokers, all men linked to heart attacks, emphysema and of Japanese ancestry who lived on lhe cancers of lhe lungs, mouth, throat, bladder and pancreas. THIS SPACE SPONSORED BY — Pennock Health & Fitness Center WxiwySyXwW-: 1009 W. Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058-1790 945-4333 �Page 12- The Hastings Banner- Thursday. October 2,1986 The HASTINGS BANNER — Call (616) 94S405T ie5 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE Gathering Chains MN1C2005 Replace or repair worn or damaged chains for top perfomance Ask for the original chains, lugs, lug kits and repair links. — USED TRACTORS Finance waiver available. No charges 'til July 1987. 1978 JD 2240 Diesel ■ 2700 hrs. 1982 JO 4640 - 3140 hr*. 1984 JD 2950 - 151 hr*. 1975 JD 4430 - 3525 hr*. 1981 Case 1690 - 1045 hr*. 1972 IHC 354 Ga* with loader - 1386 hr*. 1972 IHC 1466 - 4590 hr*. Alli* Chalmers C 'tlC. 1490 BeHcnl M. File No. SB ’ 9S4I SE Estoto ol ROBERT G. CRAPO Deceased. Social Security No. 377-18-4471. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in lhe estale may oe barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On October 16. 1986 at 10:30 a.m.. in the probaie courtroom. Hastings. Michi­ gan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probole, a hearing will be held on lhe pe­ tition of Robert D. Crapo re­ questing that Robert D. Crapo be appointed Personal Repre­ sentative of Robert G. Crapo Estate who lived at 2696 Pifer Road. Delton. Michigan ond who died 9/3/86; and requesling also that the will of the Deceased dated 11/13/79 be admitted to probate. ond that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined Creditors are notifed that copies of all claims against lhe Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before December 15. 1986. Notice is fur­ ther given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled person* appearing of record. September 29. 1986 ROBERT D. CRAPO By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 2696 Pifer Road. Delton. Michigan 49046 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) Siegel. Hudson. Geo, Show & Fisher 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 616-945-3495 (10-2) More new* every week! Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 Warren M. Burdick NASHVILLE - Mr. Warren M. Burdick. 82, of 3701 Curtis Rd.. Nashville, died Tucv day. Sept. 30. I986. at his residence. Funeral sen ices will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Oct. 3 al Hastings Grace Lutheran Church. Rev Michael J. Anton will officiate with burial in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorials may be made to Parkinson’s Disease Founda­ tion or to Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements arc by Vogt Chapel Wren Funeral Homes. Mr. Burdick was bom December 5. 1903 in Alba, the son of Willard and Ella (Torrey) Burdick. He spent most of his early life in the Williamston area. He married Marguerite A. Schafer on June 5. I934. They came 'o Nashville in 1934 where he owned and operated Burdick Tavern for over 25 years. He also farmed in the Nashville area for many years, retiring and moving to his present ad­ dress on Curtis Road in 1974. Mr. Burdick was an avid outdoorsman. en­ joying hunting and gardening. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and a life member of Nashville Fire Department. He is survived by his wife; three daughters. Mrs. Ted (Clare) Spoelstra, Jr.. Mrs. Bill (Artha) Shaw, and Mrs. George (Jane) Skedgell all of Nashville: 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers. George and Clare Burdick and a sister. Feme Hubbell. 1=^==----------------------------- John E. Brake LAKE ODESSA - John E. Brake. 80. of Lake Odessa died Monday. Sept. 29. 1986 at Pennock Hospital Emergency Room. Mr. Brake was bom on November 12, 1905. the son of John and Barbara (Wenger) Brake. He was raised in the Pleasant Valley/Clarksville area and graduated from Clarksville High School in 1925. and from Ferris State College Accounting Department. He married the former Dorothy Kyser on October 19. 1930. Mt. Brake was apprenticed to a barber and practiced barbering in several communities. He also farmed for most of his life in the Pleasant Valley area. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church. Surviving arc his wife, Dorothy; two daughters and their husbands, Ruth and J. Dean Siadcl of Freeport, Verna and Dewey Farris of Plainwell; one son and daughter-in­ law. John P. and Janice Brake of Charlotte; nine grandchildren; five great-grandcnildren; a foster brother. Duane Gray of Lake Odessa. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert in 1962. Funeral services will be held Thursday. Oct. 2, 1 p.m. at Clarksville Bible Church. Rev. Lee Palmerand Rev. Randy Hersey will officiate with burial at Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Judith A. Butler_________ _ DELTON - Mrs. Judith A. Butler, 9057 West Milo Rd.. Delton, passed away sudden­ ly Saturday evening, September 27. 1986. Mrs. Butler was bom February 10. 1941 in Plainwell, the daughter of Donald and Arlene (Morrell) Miller and had lived in me Delton area since 1958. She graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1959. She was a bus driver for the Delton Kellogg Schools for the past 15 years and was an avid bowler and very active in the out of doors. She was married to James Butler September 12. 1959, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter. Kellie Butler of Kalamazoo; two sons, Mark and Donald, both at home; one granddaughter, Kari; her mother, Arlene Miller; one brother and his wife, William (Bill) and Elaine Miller of Parchment; mother-in-law. Freda Butler of Hickory Cor­ ners; three sisters-in-law. Barbara Miller of Hnli*. • *1*.*4S-*S2S Pine Lake. Mrs. Dwight (Norma Jean) Hit­ chcock of Cloverdale, Mrs. Richard (Isabel) Waldorf of Augusta; also several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. Donald June 6, 1979 and a brother, Larry January 1, 1980. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Wednesday at I p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home of Delton, Pastor Doug Huntington officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, envelopes available at the funeral home. Guy L. Kennlcott PLAINWELL - Mr. Guy L. Kennicott, 92 of 1257 Marsh Rd., Plainwell, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 1986 at Bridgewood Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Sept. 30 at Marshall Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell. Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN P6O6ATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-19552-SE Used CarLoans ForPeopleWhoWant Id Choose Rom AWide Selection. Not ASelectFew And it’s good on any used car. 9.75% APR on any used car.* All you have to do is makeyour best deal If you’re in the market for a used car, you prob­ ably know that loan rates often differ, depend­ with a dealer or private seller. Then talk to us It could be you'll drive off in the car of ing on the age of the used car you want. So now until October 31 is a good time to your choice. see us at First of America Bank. 0 FIRSTSAMERICA Because we’re offering our lowest used Wre Community Banks First car rate in years. Estate of Lloyd A. Miller, Social Security Number 380-26-3287. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: In­ cluding James C. Miller and Dawn Wilson whose address and where about* ore unknown. Your Interest In the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On October 16. 1966 at 1:00 p.m.. In lhe probale courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richord N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Marie C. Stanley requesting that Marie C. Stanley be appointed personal repceientatlve of Lloyd A. Miller who lived ot Route fl. Hagar Rd., Castleton Twsp., Nashville , Michigan ond who died July 12, 1966; and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated and Codicils dated be admitted to probate. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must bo presented, personally or by mall, to both the personal representative and to lhe court on or before 12/15/86. Notice Is further given that the estate will then bo assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. September 29, 1966 Mario C. Stanley 216 Lent* St. Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 652-1905 Corl E. Harms (P32U25) 987 Eaton Hwy. Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 (616) 374-8569 (10-2) -------- - Real Estate For Sale Thank You FOR SALE:S40,900. Four bedrooms, 6 acres, Woodland area. Call Pat Vaughan at Realty World 948-8049____________ 700 YDS Marine Backed Candy Stripe Carpet at $1.99 psy. Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse, Ionia 616-527-2540______________ CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our thanks to Kendall Tobias and his employ­ ees, Harold Kecslcr and "Toby*’ for a job well done on the Barber Auction and relocation to Ohio. The set up, the auction and lhe loading of the van was all done carefully with special attention given to every detail. Thanks again Kendall, Harold and “Toby" for all the little extras you did for us! Helen Barber Jane (Barber) O’Donnell FOR SALE by owner, large 2 bedroom home in Freeport, ground floor laundry, new carpet in dining and living room, large comer lot, available for immedi­ ate occupancy. Land contract terms to qualified buyer. Nice starter home or rental property. 765-8941 FOR SALE: 10x50 Detroiter mobile home, 2 bedrooms, completely furnished, excellent condition, must be moved, make offer. 765-8941 Jobs Wanted handyman work WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St., Nashville 852-9537 evenings Help Wanted HELP WANTED:Now taking applications for part-time secret­ ary, general knowledge of office procedures and accurate typing ability required. Contact Michi­ gan Slate Police Hastings Team, 907 W. State St., Hastings, ML Write or call. 948-8262 recorder message.__________________ I NEED AN APPOINTMENT SECRETARY. Also need someone for light delivery work. For personal interview apply to: Sandra Wagner, Brookside Motel, Room 6, Hastings, MI on Thurs., Oct. 2, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EOE.________________ NOW HIRING: people to show gifts & toys for House of Lloyd party plan. Free catelogs, supplies, hostess gifts, and S300 IdL No deliveries or collections. Also booking parties. Call Cathy 795-7133._________________ RETAIL SALES: Prime time retail sales representative needed for the Lansing /Grand Rapids area. Will be servicing and selling health and beauty aid products for a Michigan Food Broker. No experience neces­ sary. Should have good oral and organizational skills, as well as, be a self starter. Must have dependable car and able to work 30 to 35 hours per week. Salary $6 to $7 per hour, depending on experience, plus mileage allow­ ance. Send resume to: Food Broker, P.O. Box 1600, Farmington Hills, MI 48018, Attn: Department RF._______ RURAL MAIL CARRIER examination. Sign up now at your local Post Office. We have lhe study material and answers you need. Free details write: Easy Test, Box 325, Juniata, NE 68955-0325________________ WHERE ARE ALL THE UNEMPLOYED? We have jobs! Come and get them. Call 948-8749 on Thurs., Oct. 2. 5 pan. to 8:30 p.m. EOE. DOZENS of rolls of Berbers, Plushes & Living room quality Jute backed carpets on sale at Wright-Way Carpet Ware­ house, Ionia 616-527-2540 LARGE selection of Kanga Backed carpet & Kitchen prints on sale at Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse Ionia 616-527-2540______________ SAVE $ on Carpet & No-Wax Vinyl. There's a sale in the warehouse at Wright-Way Carpet Ionia 616-527-2540. Garage Sale In Memoriam YARD SALE: 801 W. Bond, Sat. 9-5. Silver chandelier, motorcycles, household items, clothes, & more. IN MEMORIAM In memory of Francis “Fritz" Springer who passed away one year ago on September 25,1985. In tears wc saw you sinking We watched you fade away, Our hearts were nearly broken As you tried so hard to slay. • But when wc saw you sleeping So peaceful from your pains, We would not try to wake you To suffer that again. Sadly missed by his family his wife, Elizabeth Springer David & Elfi Springer Brandon & Sandra (Springer) Taylor & grandson, Christopher John Mrs. Gertrude Springer Jim & Mary Springer Don & Maxine Springer Junior & Gloria (Springer) Russell For Sale Automotive 1980 PLYMOUTH Horizon, 4 door automatic transmission, AM/FM, stereo cassette, under 46,000 miles, new Michelin radials. $1,845. Call 945-9377. FOR SALE: 1980 Dodge Diplomat, 2 door, PS, PB, cruise, fm stereo, good condition, $1950 firm. 945-3167 Business Services EXPERT TREE and stump removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854__________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 TO MY SWEET ALICE^a very dear friend who I know will be with me right to the end but for us the ending will never be for someday Jesus is gonna set us free. Sometimes we argue, and disagree, but then we remember we'rc all parts of the body, sometimes she’s the ears and I'm the eyes and we try never to tell each other lies. Her heavenly Father and mine are the same and her earthly mother is one great dame. Her sister on earth will be mine in heaven and she has a little boy that will soon be eleven. Our Father in heaven had a Son. She had to go one belter and have more than one. The baby she carries 1 hope to be a girl, and if it is, I'm sure she'll be a pearl. With each new baby she has a special glow and 1 try not to be jealous, but, oh well, you know. But to make me feel less, Alice never could and if I could do something for her I surely would. But to love her as my friend and write her a poem, and hope always to be welcome in her home. I tried to think of an ending for this poem and over the world I know we'll roam. But like in lhe beginning, for us there’ll be no end I’d just like to say Thank You, Alice for being My Friend. MOUFLON Mt. Sheep. Free kittens. 852-0774. BUSINESS MACHINES FREE ESTIMATES SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED: for infant, pre­ schoolers & teenagers. Family & Children's Services provides training & support plus expenses. Interested families call 948-4096 or 1-965-3247 HALF PRICE! Rashing arrow signs $289! Lighted, non-arrow, $269! Nonlighted, $229! Free letters! Few left. See locally. 1-800-423-0163, anytime. HAMP BOARS: service age. 671-5328. SERVICE DIRECTORY Miscellaneous FOR HIRE: Fish exterminator. Goldfish my specialty. C.M. THANK YOU Thank you to all who helped to make our 25th anniversary such a special occasion, with the cards and those who helped with the food and who spent the day with us. A very special thanks to our children for hosting our open house. It will always be a special memory for us. Frank & Linda Campbell. SAVE 10 to 40% off Sale prices on Artificial grass...Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse Ionia 616-527-2540______________ For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement Life Home Auto • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE...at 945-3412 REAL ESTATE Our 46th Year MILLER REALESTATE Ken Miller. C.R.B.. C.R.S. 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NEWS. ...wrap Drug scene in Barry County Page 1 and 10 Delton man Injured In Monday mishap Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 _ A Delton man suffered a shoulder in­ jury and facial lacerations after his car left the road and turned over Monday evening, Barry County Sheriff's deputies report. Richard J. Anderson, 18, of 2917 Cir­ cle Dr.. was eastbound on Fiona Road at 8:35 p.m. when he failed to negotiate a curve near Pleasant Lake Road and roll­ ed his vehicle, deputies said. Anderson was taken to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo where be was treated for his injuries and released. I Banner Hastings THURSDAY, OCTOBERS. 1966 VOLUME 131. NO.41 Pop machine pulverized It was murder with a blunt instrument Sept. 27 when thieves drove off with a Police nab two in grocery store holdup I pop machine from the Dowling Comer Store on Bedford Road. Robbers took the machine io a nearby field, pounded on it until they could ex­ tract the money and pop inside, then at­ tempted to bum the mangled remains. Barry County Sheriff's deputies have no suspects in the theft Dowling Road resident George Morris told police he heard pounding at 3 a.m. and later on that morning drove his bike out to investigate. . Morris found the machine sitting in a field, severely damaged, with burned papers stuffed inside, indicating the thieves were trying to bum the machine, deputies sr.id. The robbers are believed to have back­ ed a pickup truck up to where the machine was sitting outside of the store and pushed it over onto the back end of the truck. The machine is valued at approximate­ ly $2,000 and was, deputies said, com­ pletely destroyed. | I I Pickup, car collide Sunday The driver of a pickup track that col­ lided with an automobile at the comer of Eckert and Wood School roads Sunday was cited by police for failing to yield the right of way, Barry County Sheriff s deputies report. Larry L. Ezinga, 26, of 10020 68th St., Alto, and passenger Karen Ezinga. 26, of the same address, were uninjured in the crash, deputies said. Driver of the car. Diane L. Walton, 19. of 326 Oak St.. Freeport, sustained some injuries, deputies said, and was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated and released. Deputies said Ezinga had stopped at the intersectjou, failed to observe Walton, and proceeded through. Walton was unable to avoid hitting Ezinga. I A Vermontville man suffered a broken leg after his car flipped over on McKeown Road south of Quimby Road at 10:20 p.m. Monday. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Joseph W. Milligan, 22. of 5680 Allegan St., was southbound on McKeown when be failed to negotiate a curve, deputies said. The car (raveled 138 feet off the west edge of the road before striking a guard rail and turning over, deputies said. Milligan was transported to Pennock Hospital, where he was listed in satisfac­ tory condition Wednesday with a frac­ tured leg. A Hastings man apparently acted as an ac­ complice, police believe, waiting for the Delton man somewhere near the store and riding away with the Delton man on his motorcycle. Police from Barry Township and the Barry County Sheriff s Department cornered the suspects on Shultz Road shortly after the rob­ bery. Sheriff's Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott said. The alleged holdup man was captured, but the accomplice escaped on foot, leading police on a rough-and-tumble chase into woods north of Shultz Road. Members of the Sheriffs Department, the Sheriffs Posse, the Michigan State Police. Barry Township Police, Hastings City Police. Middleville Police, Prairieville Township Police, and an Eaton County Sheriffs Depart­ ment tracking dog converged on the scene. Continued on page 10 Barry County gets $426,100 grant for transit building by Elaine Gilbert Barry County has been awarded federal and state grants touting $462,100 to build a new home fcr the county transit system. ' Joseph A Bieain. ebunty transportation manager and coordinator. said no county funds will be involved in the new transit building, but that the county board of commis­ sioners has donated a one-acre parcel of land, south of the sheriffs department, for the A shook-up Virginia Todd is comforted by friend Bob Bell of Delton after an armed robber held up her M-43 gas station/convenlence store. There’s much ado about the disaster-laden farm industry by Kathleen Scott and the Associated Press While several Michigan farmers lobbied for aid for the disaster-stricken agriculture in­ dustry in Washington D.C., plans are being made in Barry County for a possible meeting where farmers can learn about programs of­ fering financial assistance.. Local farmers arc facing a bleak harvest because heavy rains have prompted fungus diseases and unwanted sprouting in some crops and water-laden fields arc making harvest difficult, says Bill Steenwyk. agriculture agent at the Barry County Exten­ sion Service. Steenwyk says that Extension Service of­ fices throughout the state are discussing the meetings to make fanners aware of a variety of aid programs available to them. Meanwhile, in Washington D.C., strategic negotiating was a key factor in the passing of a disaster assistance bill for fanners when several Michigan farmers flew to the nation’s capital to lobby for disaster aid for the agriculture industry. A last-minute effort to push through S3I5 million in extra help for farmers whose crops were destroyed by flood, drought or hail won Senate approval as legislators attached it to a massive spending bill. Continued on p»t*11 project. The grant will provide for a building which will more than double the space the transit now has at its rented facility, located at 2780 Gun Lake Road. Hastings. Funds to purchase maintenance equipment for the bus system are also included in the grant. Bicam said Congressman Paul Henry in­ formed him on Monday that the grant had been approved. The initial grant application for the funds had been submitted by Bleam nearly two years ago. Depending upon how well the bidding pro­ cess goes. Bleam is hopeful that construction of the transit building can begin in the spring. Plans call for the new building to be a 9,300 square foot structure that will include a bus storage area for up to nine vehicles, a maintenance area plus office space. The existing structure is approximately 3.500 square feet and the system currently has six buses on the road. The transit grants, which will be channeled through the county board of commissioners, include 5346,575 of federal funds provided by Section 3 of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended; and a $115,525 matching grant from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation. “We are pleased to receive the grant." said County Board Chairman Carolyn Coleman. “It shows the strength of thw Barry County Transit in particular...We wouldn't have got the grant if they hadn't done a good job. And 1 commend Joe Bleam for his efforts.” Once the new structure is built, the project will result in a turthcr cost savings to the tran­ sit system Dcc-usc it will not have to pay rent and with the new maintainance equipment, “we will not farm out as much work." he said. Maintainance equipment to be purchased Hastings fights growing problem... by Man Warner Editor 'r Note: For the past two weeks, our series on drug abuse has focused on one fami­ ly in crisis. For Hannah Jones, mother of a drug addict, the worst is over. Her daughter Maria has fully recovered from last year's overdose, and is beginning her life over again. Counseling is helping both mother and daughter put the pieces of their lives back together. This week. *e move on to discuss the drug situation in Barry County and what is being done to cimibat drug abuse. It is 7:45 a.m. on a crisp fall day. At Hastings' Tydcn Park, a dented Chevy Malibu pulls into an empty parking slot. A man in a green jacket emerges. Looking around, he strolls over to a picnic table, where a bearded youth with flowing brown hair lounges on a picnic table. The man sits down and lights up a cigarette. He addresses the youth, and the youth nods. The man pulls several crumpled bills out of his pocket and hands them to the bearded youth. The youth stuffs the money into his coat. Furtively glancing to either side, he extracts from his pocket a small container. He hands the container to the man. The man leaves. A drug deal has just gone down. InsideJhe container is one gram of cocaine, worth about $105 on the street. In Tydcn Park, where families once gathered along the banks of the Thornapple River to cat picnic lunches and skip stones, drug dealers and addicts congregate on car hoods and park benches, listening to heavy metal rock music and keeping a watchful eye out for the local police. During the course of the day. many drug deals will be consummated, both the park and in other areas of Hastings. Like other small towns, the 5.4-squure-mile city has become a stopover for drug dealers seeking to escape the pressures of big-city drug enforcement. Surrounded by the larger population centers of Grand Rapids. Lansing. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. Barry County experiences with some of the grant funds will include an air compressor, transmission jack, fuel pump and tank, torch set and other items In addition to news about the building ■ grants, five new Carpenter buses, worth $280,000 and equipped with lifts to accom­ modate the handicapped, have just been Continued on page 3 Barry County Transit has just received five new Carpenter buses, equip­ ped with Utts to accommodate the handicapped, like the one in the foreground where Joe Bleam, transportation manager-coordinator Is stan­ ding. State transportation funds of $280,000 completely paid for the buses. In addition, about four months ago. the state provided the $93,000 Thomas diesel bus, with a large seating capacity, in the background. DRUG ABUSE: deputies reported. The accident occurred at 3:40 p.m. Car flips, driver Injured by Mary Warner After a chase involving eight different police departments, an airplane and a tracking dog, two area men were in custody Monday for the alleged armed robbery of a conve­ nience store near Cloverdale. A Delton man is accused of walking into Todd's Shultz Grocery, 4998 S. Wall Lake Rd., at noon Monday, holding a gun to the store owner's head and forcing her to hand over the store’s cash register receipts. I g Womans, car Into pond A Rockf jrd woman and her Hastings pasaen^cr WtdKndiy when their automobile slid across Wlllitts Road north of Hastings and skid­ ded into a pond, Barry County Sheriff’s deputies report. Deputies said Ruth A. Pennington, 37, of 7445 Myers Lake Rd., Rockford, was northbound on Hammond Road at 11:08 p.m. when she came to a “t” in the road. Hammond attempted to turn east onto WHIitts Road but was unable to negotiate the turn, deputies said, and instead plow­ ed ahead into a sign and on into the pond. Pennington and passenger Rosanne Allerding, 30. of 3127 Wing Rd., Hastings, were able to exit the vehicle before it sank, deputies reported, but when poli :e got to the scene of the acci­ dent. the car'was submerged, with only the rear U'Alights visible. Pennington and AUerding went to a nearby residence and called for a ride, deputies said, but did not call police. Deputies were alerted by another area resident, and later cited Pennington for failure to report an accident. PRICE25C PART » W3, “crime spillover" that other rural counties don’t have to contend with, police say. “Ten percent ofourteer agers have severe problem with alcohol ordrugs. That’s enough to call what’s hap­ pening an epidemic.” Enforcement difficult Local law enforcement agencies, plagued by budget restrictions and the seeming futility of arresting one seller only to have “20 more" pop up to replace him. do the best they can to "cuff 'em and stuff 'em." according to Detective Dana Stcidlc of the Hastings Police Department. From his basement office next door to a postage-sump interrogation room. Stcidle directs surveillance and other drug enforce­ ment activities of the department, and com­ plains about a Supreme Court that has made drug enforcement, he says, a complicated, risky business. Fourth Amendment constitutional guarantees against illegal search and seizure have put police in the position of "knowing who's in the drug community but having a hard time coming up with cases we can pro­ secute." according to Hastings Police Chief Mark Steinfort. Stein fort recalls the year when a narcotics agent working the area over a four-month period “made it possible to get warrants for 22 different people." Undercover agents placed within the drug community are the best guarantee of drug ar­ rests. Stcidlc says. Continued on page 10 �Page 2 - Tne Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 9,1966 NOTKE OF MORTGAGE SALE «*' DEFAULT having bean mode In th® conditions of a c*ftoin mor­ tgage mode by Floyd M. Scott. Jr. and Donna L. Scon of 507 Eogl® Point. Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849, to Union Bank, of 933 Fourth Avenue, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 dated March 21. 1985. recorded April 9. 1985. in Liber 421 ol Mortgages, pogo 710. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, ond said default hav­ ing continued for more thon thir­ ty (30) days, ond the said Mor­ tgagee having elected to de.lore the full amount secured by said mortgage immediately due ond payable, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the dote of this notice for principal, interest, and taxes paid the sum of FORTY-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE AND NO/IOO ($41,169.00) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any port thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that, by virtue ol the power of sole contained in so>d mortgage. and in pursuance of the statute in such case mode and provided, the said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described, or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction to the highest bidder al the east outer door of the Courthouse in the City of Hostings. County of Barry, and State of Michigan, that being the place of holding of the Circuit Court in ond for said coun­ ty. on Thursday, the 30th day of October. 1986. ot 11:00o'clock in the forenoon ol said day. ond said premises will be sold to pay the aforesaid amount duo on said mortgage, together with interest at the rate of twelve ond one-haff (12 %%) percent per annum, legal costs, ond attorneys fees, ond also any taxes ond insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the dote of sold sale, which said premises are describ­ ed In said mortgage as follows. Io-wit: lots 122. 123. 124. and 125 of Eagle Point Number 4, accor­ ding to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Libor 3 of Plats on page 90. The length of the redemption period as provided by low is six (6) months form the date of sole. DATED: September 8. 1986 WELCH. NICHOLS, WATT AND McKAIG By: Stephen C. Watt Attorneys for Mortgagee BUSINESS ADDRESS: 215 West Main Street Ionia. Michigan 48846 (616) 527-0100 MORTGAGEE; Union Bank 933 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849 (10-16) Bring a Friend on November 11, 1986 to ** Pennock Hospital Auxiliary’s — 2nd Annual — Shopping Extravaganza to Twelve Oaks Mall at Novi, Michigan 150 stores to shop in ! Buses Leave 7 a.m. - Fairgrounds Arrive Back 9 p.m. Make reservations NOW • DEADLINE OCT. 26 NO REFUNDS AFTER NOVEMBER 1st Contact Lin 945-3451 (ext. 402) OR... 945-9718 This is a BED FUND PROJECT South Jefferson Street .\ews ' EVENTS 1. The Sesqulcentennial Ball Is this Satur­ day evening from 9 until 1 at the Moose Lodge In Hastings. Prizes for the best poriod costume (or dress in seml-formal attire). The Big Band sound of Ray Gill and his orchestra. This Is the final event of our sesqulcentennial year, so let’s boogie! _ 2. National Possum Week - October 6-11. Bring us your recipe for possum stew this week and we will trade you a $1.00 gift certificate. 3. Autumn Leaves Festival - October 10-12. Plan your annual color tour down South Jefferson Street this week. The leaves are about to change, but one thing that never changes are the bright and beautiful people ready to serve you when you shop South Jefferson Street. 4. The Pennock Hospital Auxiliary are having a craft show called “Olde Emporium" this Saturday from 9 until 6 at the Community Building. Maybe you can find something to wear to the ball at this show. 5. National Newspaper Week - October 5-11. Celebrate this observance by buying a Hastings Banner for 15* at Bosley’s this week. Do they sell the Banner so cheap to bring you In the store or because it’s not worth a quarter or to get more people to read the South Jefferson Street News? Think about this, Mr. Editor, the Ban­ ner circulation is up 25% this year, and that’s just about the time we started putting the SJS News In the Banner. 6. Give at the Barry County Blood Drive In Hastings this Monday, October 13 at the Presbyterian Church from 11 to 5. Visit Bosley’s after you give and we will treat you to a Snickers bar to restore your blood. 7. Great Loria Bog Off - October 11. Visit Bosley's this week and tell us the best way to get the bog off your loris and we will give you a 50* gift certificate. 8. Draft Horse and Mule Day • October 12. If you lead a team of draft horses or a mule down South Jefferson this week, we will give you a $20.00 gift certificate and an apple for your friends. (Limit 1) 9. Unicom Questing Season - October 5-31. The Buck’s annual quest for the unlcom lakes a new twist this year. He thinks maybe he doesn't know exactly what a unicorn looks like, so, show us your favorite unlcom this week and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate. 10. International Letter Writing Week October 5-11. Write a letter you have been meaning to write, bring It to Bosley’s and we will stamp it for you. 11. Another treat on South Jefferson Street. Visit the County Seat *.nls Sunday for brunch. The Sea. is now senring a Sunday Buffet for the entire family from 11 until 4, proving once again, that the places to eat are on South Jefferson Street. ' AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK " -If you live to tho age ot a hundred, you have it made because very few people die past the age of a hundred. " — George Bums OSLEY '•PHRRmfiCY* File No. 86-19569-SE Estate of BETTY SHEPARD. De­ ceased. Social Security Number 380-26-8186. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On October 23. 1986 at 10:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN, Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Rick L. Shepard requesting that Rick I. Shepard be appointed Personal Representative of Betty Shepard Estate who lived at 4173 Brown P.oad. Lake Odessa, Mich­ igan. ond who died September 15.1986: and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated April 1. 1986 be admitted to pro­ bate. ond that the heirs ot law of said deceased be determined. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the Deceas­ ed must be presented, personally or by moil, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before December 15. 1986. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Dole: October 7. 1986 RICK L. SHEPARD By: Richord J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative: 4980 S. Bedford Rood Hostings. Michigan 49058 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE. SHAW & FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 016-945-3495 (10-9) DENTURES COMPLETE DEHTURES395 UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE *225 *295 •AM tHtfi ind nuliruls uud mnl lh» high standirds lit by th® Amiocsn DanUI All's. said, and he is hoping io make them more readily accessible through the Hastings Kiwanis Club. During the seminar. Adrounie also discuss­ ed the Solid Waste Management Plan for Barry County, which was approved in 1983 by the state and serves as an enforcement guide for regulation of local landfills, etc. Advise on how to start landfills or in­ cinerators is included in the management guide and was a topic of discussion during the seminar. Recycling was discussed by Barb Schondelmayer. vice-chairperson of the over­ site committee. "Wc have not nude the public aware that • this stuff is not going away — it’s just moving around." Schondelmayer said of toxic wastes. "We have to dispose of it better than just putting it in the ground and covering it." "Wc are going to have to go to recycling, eventually." According to health department en­ vironmentalist Dave Schippcr. some household materials now being brought to landfills should really be recycled in order that they not contaminate the landfills. Considered hazardous wastes are such com­ mon household items as nail polish, pesticides, and acids like Drano. he said. He said these household solvents arc ex­ empt from a 1978 state Solid Waste Manage­ ment Act which says hazardous wastes must be disposed of in only those landfills approved for such wastes. There is only one such landfill for industrial hazardous wastes in the state, which is over by Detroit. Schippcr said. Schippcr said he is working on a state pro­ gram now to help manufacturers store hazar­ dous wastes properly. "Il’s a pollution prevention program where wc work with industry on the proper handling of hazardous materials before they present a problem," Schippcr said. Fellow health department environmentalist Harold Workman told those attending the seminar that only one landfill remains open in Barry County and that landfill is the "only one within 50 miles of Hastings." The Solid Waste Management Act's strict requirements closed down all but four county landfills in 1978. Of the four remaining, only one. the privately-owned Hastings Sanitary Service landfill on Broadway north of Hastings, managed to improve its site according to the specifications of the 1978 act and remain open. Others were forcibly closed by the state. Workman said, and one. the former city dump on State Road, is scheduled for an underground water sampling study to deter­ mine if toxic wastes have leeched into the ’underground water table. The two-hour seminar was taped for later use by any interested municipal or civic group. Schondelmayer said the oversitc com­ mittee is available to put on similar seminars to those interested. "Everyone in the county should participate in helping to keep this county clean." Adrounie said. "Not only for ourselves but for our future generations." It takes two , to diet. You and me. That's one of the beauties of the Diet Center program. You have your own coun­ selor Working with you one-on-one. Every day of your diet ‘ Because you shouldn't have to fight the battle of a lifetime All by your lonesome. Give me a call and set up a consultation. Hie first one is free. ______ County Seat in Hastings is Now Serving delicious Diet Center Entrees •Roe denture consultation and esaminallon. (616)455-0810 •L.D. Klmabaugh DDS •D.O. Whitt DDS •G. Mancewica DDS 2330 Uth SI..S.E., Health Department Environmentalist Dave Schipper said household wastes such as paint thinner and used motor oils should be recycled. Lake Odessa News: The Past Matrons of the Lake Odessa Chapter of the Eastern Star met for dinner at a local restuarant instead of the regular meeting and potluck supper. Their husbands were guests for the dinner and evening. The Eastern Star chapter held their mon­ thly meeting on Tuesday. Oct. 7. one week early because of the Grand Chapter meeting at Wings Stadium to be held Oct. 14-16 in Kalamazoo. Mr. and Mrs. George Conrad of Ionia have announced the wedding engagement of their daughter Brenda Renee to Jeffrey Lee Smyth, son of Nancy Eckhart of Lake Odessa. A 1981 graduate of Ionia High School and Western Michigan University. Brenda is a reporter for the Sentincl-Stanard. Jeffrey, a graduate of Lake wood High School in 1987 will join the U.S. Air Force next summer and is now employed at the Mid-Michigan Wholesale Auto Parts in Lake Odessa. A June 9. 1987 wedding is being planned. The Lake Odessa Ambulance Volunteers have received a check of S500 from a new local organization, the Lake Odessa Am­ bulance Auxiliary. The money will be used to purchase new and updated equipment. Their officers are Rene Broe, president; Elaine Benner of Woodland, secretary; Eunice Bowliss of Sun­ field; and Helen Reed, publicity chairman. Volunteers arc needed to join the organization to assist the ambulance workers so anyone in­ terested in joining contact Rene Broe. of Lake Odessa or others. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Miller of Colon an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter Trudy to James Zook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Zook of Lake Odessa. Trudy is a 1985 graduate of the Factoryville Christian School and attended Rosedale Bible Institute. She is now employed at the Village Market in Centerville. James a graduate of the American Home Study Course, is employed by the Central Michigan Dryer Sales of Lake Odessa. A Nov. 8 wedding is planned. Members and friends of the Women’s Fellowship of the Congregational Church took a trip to Saugatuck on Wednesday to spend the day on a sightseeing and shopping trip and to enjoy a luncheon. This was their annual trip which is usually held in October. The September meeting was the first fall meeting and installation of new officers for the 1986-87 year and the program them is “Remembering our Heritage through the Ten Commandments". Marilyn Garhnger gave the devotions. Officers are: president. Janet Thomas; first and second vice presidents, Lorraine Bronson and Marjorie Erickson; secretary, Doris McCaul; treasurer. Roberta Manley; and direc­ tors. Laurel Garlingcr, Carol Jackson. Susie Hansbargcr and Marcia Raffler. The meetings arc held the second Wednes­ day of the month. September through June. The West Central Michigan Association of Congregational churches held their fall meeting Oct. 9 at Stanton and those attending left the church at 8:30 as the meeting begins at 9:30. Construction has started on the Twin City Foods multi-million dollar expansion project as a huge warehouse distribution center will be built which will make the local plant one of the major frozen foods distribution centers in the midwest. The new building will be able to load four rail cars along with a loading dock for five trucks, simultaneously. Carl C. Lewis and Eva Gongales Haas have announced their engagement but no wed­ ding date has been set. Mrs. Clara Bogart, a resident at a rest home at Carson City, was here with her daughter for a short visit and called on Ruth Peterman Sunday. The Merry Social Club meets Oct. 9 with Viola Henry at Lake Manor as hostess. Com­ mittee are: Alice Archer and Cecil Perin. Forrest and Etta MacDowell of Chincotcguc. Va. were in town last Friday calling on relatives as they arc staying in Grand Ledge with Richard and Kay Cypher and family. Tuesday they came back and hosted a luncheon at the Tick-Tock. in Hastings for cousins and a great aunt. Ruth Peterman, so ten enjoyed the gathering and others were Karolyn Suiter of Clarksville. Sue Messer of Mulliken. Michael and Linda Carter of Ver montvillc. Brandon and Pearl Shade of Lans­ ing. Letha Reese, local. They had visited his brother and wife and family, the Barry MacDowells, in Indiana cn route. Returning to their home, they plan to take a northern route, via Canada, Niagara Falls and Washington D.C. They also visited his brother the Harlan MacDowells in Grand Ledge. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Diamante who resided in an apartment north of Lake Odessa have purchased the former ViVerne Pierce home on Fourth Ave. Hastings student named scholarship semifinalist *0ur on premises lab provides Individual and efficient senrice. Grand Rapids PARK FREE Is Barn County’s water safe? Do counts landfills contain toxic wastes that could seep inio drinking water? Can we recycle waste products instead of throwing them away? These questions and more were addressed Friday al an educational seminar on solid waste sponsored by the Barry County Solid Waste Oversite Committee. The seminar, held at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in Hastings, brought township and city officials together for an overview of solid waste management in Barry County. Six speakers addressed everything from a pioneer groundwater study to the dangers of cancer-causing radon gas. Speaking on whether or not county water supplies are safe from contamination was Dr. Edwin R. Larkin, head of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Larkin said a pioneer study on underground water supplies has been going on for the past year and a half in Barry County and three other counties, with several other counties ex­ pressing an interest in the program. Called Southwest Michigan Groundwater Survey and Monitoring Program, the study will include taking samples of underground waler supplies throughout the county and mapping out underground water reservoirs. Data will be kept on computer and used for a variety of purposes, Larkin said. Those in­ clude helping environmentalists to detect when groundwater supplies are being con­ taminated. This is done, Larkin said, by com­ paring waler samples taken in the study with new samples taken at various intervals. While the groundwater survey is funded by a $418,500 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, additional money will be needed to fund maintenance of the program. V. Harry Adrounie, Ph.D.. chairman of the oversitc committee. "The whole basis of the thing is that we’re now gening the norms (of water quality)." Adrounie said. "With continuing surveillance we can tell if there's contamination and stop it before it gets out of hand." Contamination could come from a number of "small little dumps" in Barry County. Larkin said. "They’re called our back yards." Larkin said people accumulate junk on their property that includes some toxic wastes. Those could be such things as used motor oils, pesticides, paint thinners and other household products. “We have the potential for a relatively de­ cent water supply to be infiltrated with con­ uminants and polluunts over a long period of time." Larkin said. Right now. he said, "we have good pristine waters available if wc have the forethought to do something about them." The survey is sialyl for three years' dura­ tion and is now halfway through its grunt period. Adrounie said. Other topics under discussion included a warning by Adrounie that radon gas could be seeping into homes without owners facing able to detect it. Kits are available to test homes for the presence of the cancer-causing gas, Adrounie PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE ' 1. Little Bucky celebrates the Brussels Sprout Festival (October 10-22) by having a sale this week. The specials that sprout from the Buck's efforts each week are the best of the crop and lucky for you they can be picked every week from our Reminder ad. 2. New in our Fragrance Aisle, Lady Stetson cologne by Coty. 3. Our Cosmetics Department now stocks Dramatic Results, a skin renewal fluid from Prince Matchabelll. 4. Bosley's Vitamin Department has Vit­ amin E on sale this week. See Bucky's ad for details. 5. Our Semtiment Shop has cards for all of the October Special Events. Boss’s Day, Sweethart Day, Halloween and Little Bucky’s birthday. Shop early for the best selection. 6. Park Free and shop Downtown Has­ tings. 4 ' QUOTE: STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY Oversite group for solid wastes attends seminar - HOURS Mon.-Fri. 7 am-6 pm Sat. 8 am-Noon DieW Center V»u n* t’oing in make it thi> tinn 1615 S. Bedford Read (Hwy. 37) (Next tc CapP°n Oll> Phone 948-4033 Ann Scofield, a senior at Hastings High School has been named one of 15.000 Scmifmalists competing for scholarships granted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The daughter of Frank and Lyncll Scofield of 2601 McKeown Rd. in Hastings, she plays the allo saxophone in the Hastings band, is ac­ tive in her church’s youth group and was in­ ducted into the National Honor Society her junior year. To be considered for Merit Scholarships, she must advance to finalist standing by achieving high academic performance, be en­ dorsed and recommended by Hastings High School, receive a high aptitude test score and submit information about herself, her school and her community. The NMSC. begun in 1955. is financed in­ dependently by over 600 sponsor organiza­ tions. The 6,000 academic champions who will be named Merit Scholars next April and May will bring the program’s 32-ycar iota! (o more than 100.000 young Americans who have recicvcd these scholarships worth S308 million. After graduating from Hastings next spring. Scofield says she will probably attend An­ drews University in Berrien Springs or Southern College in Collegedale. Tenn, with a major in accounting. THOMAS APARTMENTS One and two bedroom units Heat water garbage service included Now under renova-' non. but expected to reopen in December Reserve your unit now Call Diana Bender for an application/appointment today at .. (616) 948-2572 Ann Scofield �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 9,1986 - Page 3 Construction Trades return to class VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — Saws arc buzzing and hammers are once again banging in the hands of Hastings High School students, now that Vocational Con­ struction Trades — the class where high school students traditionally build houses — is once again in the curriculum. This year, the format of the class will be somewhat different than in previous years, says Keith Taylor, instructor for the program and long-time math teacher at Hastings. A house will not be built during this school year but several construction projects arc slated to be completed and Taylor anticipates having a home on next year's agenda of work. Steve Hause is one of the students who is learning construction skills through the Vocational Construction Trades Class at Hastings. The first project of the 1986-87 sch<x>l year is a soon-to-be-complcted pole building at Pleasantview School. The building is a 16-foot by 2O-f<x»t pole bam which wilt used for storage at the elementary school. Other possible projects include a new bus service building near the existing bus garage, painting of the class' trailer, used as a classroom: and work on the pressbox n the Johnson Field, he says. The cost of the four projects in the program is estimated at S99.227. says Superintendent Carl Schocsscl. The school's architect and a citizen's advisory committee design^ elude °f ?XI ■Car are ,o huiid a house to inalso |1“c™tcc}ural drawing in planning and namentai '.nterior dcs‘?n as well as the or^ntal horticulture class." study the program say it would cost app imately S2O5.427 if a professional were the same work. The costs can change when constru begins, he says, due to increased Pnce* material, but says the possible cost incre • would probably be minimal ■‘We're working on school-related projec, this year." says Tay lor, who for the ,ast years has been taking night courses carn*credit toward Full Vocational Authonzatw and — EDITORIAL:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Free press highlighted lr?des c’ass’s divided into a morning of th* । 0100(1 sessi°n. he says. The object descrirwC 3551 “ dcscribcd ‘he course of m J**0"' ,s lo ‘each the students all aspects WoTnstnict,on inc,ud'n2 planning, concrete readv' Carfn,r>’« w'ring. painting and others ■7Cm for an apprenticeship in conM-^cuon if they choose While people in the newspaper industry get excited about National Newspaper Week. Oct. 5-11. we’ll admit that we haven’t seen any groundswell from the public for a big celebration. Still, it is important for readers to understand the role that a free press plays in our society. Newspapers, especially in a small town, play a primary role in recording the history of a community — its people, its buildings, its organizations and its activities. No where else will you find recorded in one place the births, deaths, engagements, weddings, anniver­ saries, business openings and closings, elections, graduations and much more. Newspapers create bonds between people through feature articles that tell you about your neighbors and publicity articles that stimulate social activities. Newspapers help you to follow your local sports teams and to see who the top bowlers arc. Since we live in a society with a representative democracy, your newspapers keep you in touch with what your representatives are doing on city councils and school boards, in county offices, in Lansing and in Washington. Newspapers also respond the other way, loo. letting your government leaders explain their votes and policies. In the same manner, newspapers follow the courts and police, helping to guarantee that society is protected from criminals, but not at the ex­ pense of the rights of the accused. In the newsroom of J-Ad Graphics hangs a poster with the words of the First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and tc petition the government for a redress of grievances.” The poster hangs in a prominent spot to remind us daily that our freedom is a privilege granted by our society. The freedom is granted, however, so that the people of this country, this state and this town will receive the benefits of a free press. in Construction Trades. , "A typical class would build a house anu Students in the Vocational Construction Trades class are currently building a pole barn ot the Pleasantview School as part of their program. Overlooking the work are Hastings administrators Bob Vander Veen and Carl Schoessel and in­ structor Keith Taylor. Morning students shown here are Jerry Case. Cliff Clouse, Mickey Davis. Tim Hammond, Steve House. Steve Keeler, Joe Olcheski, Tom Westbrook ond Phil Wymer. Jerry Case, one of the students in the newly-implemented trades class at Hastings, pounds in a few nails on the class’ first project, a pole barn at Pleasantview Elementary. PUBLIC OPINION: Barry Road Commission truck and semi collide Should speed limits be increased on highways and expressways? A semi truck pulling out of a private drive on State Street smashed broadside into a Barry County Road Commission truck Sept.29. and lhe semi driver was Cited tor failing lo yield the right of way. The semi driver, 35-year-old Ronnie W. Fritts of Clinton. Tenn., was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was admitted for observation. Hastings City Police said. Driver of the road commission vehi­ cle, Kenneth F. Pranshka, 52, of 5601 Pine Lake Road. Hastings, was unin­ jured in the collision. Pranshka told police he was eastbound on State Street near Market Street at 7:15 a.m. when the semi pulled out of a driveway on the north side of Slate Street. Pranshka said he thought the driver, who was heading south, would bring the truck around and head west on State Street. But instead, he said, the driver continued southward, apparently in an attempt to straighten out the truck and then back up straight into a loading dock. The semi driver told police he did not sec the road commission vehicle prior to smashing into it. Court seeks crowns at Friday Homecoming The Hastings High School senior court will learn Friday night which of them will reign as the 1986 homecoming king and queen. Selected by their classmates to be candidates for the royal crowning were Karin Gibson and Scott Kimmel, (in front) and (middle) Jon Schimmel, Kristen Arnold, Anna Loftus, Keely Shay, Michelle Melendy and Wayne Oom, and Mike Karpinski and Mike Eastman in back. Homecoming activities get underway tomorrow night at 6 p.m. with a parade from the downtown Hastings district to Johnson Field. Ken and Cinny Robbe will serve as grand marshals for the evening and game time is set for 7:30 p.m. Coronation of the king and queen will be at halftime of the football game. Hastings City Council to meet October 9 The Hastings City Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday. Oct. 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the city hall council chambers at 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Transit building continued from page 1 received by Barry Transit without cost lo the county through a slate-funded capital assistance program for transportation. Through the same state funded grant, four months ago. the county transit system receiv­ ed a S93.000 diesal Thomas bus which has a larger seating capacity than the other vehicles. And in the near future, the county transit will be one of 12 systems in the state to receive a computer via a state grant. Barry Counts Transit was established in February of 1982 and Bleam said "the system hasn't cost the county anything " This year the bus system, which has 14 employees, will serve about 52.000 persons. Riders' include the general public. senior citizens and the handicapped Ainslie speaks at assessment conference John M. Ainslie. director of the Barry County Equalization Department in Hastings, was one of the featured speakers at the 52nd International Association of Assessing Of­ ficers Conference in San Francisco. Calif. On Monday. Sept. 29. Ainslie spoke on agricultural assessment appraisal in the cur­ rent farm crisis. He was among nearly 50 speakers from the United States and Canada who were selected on their ability to meet the International Association, of Assessing Officers* goals of education and understanding of property tax issues. Lend your financial SUPPORT to the BARRY AREA UNITED WAY! LETTERS (to the Editor) Hen* the Question: Question: Proposed legislation would in­ crease rural state highway and expressway speed limits to 65 miles per hour. Some proponents of speed limits say people drive that fast anyway so that "new" limits are mere technicalities. Other people say the 55 mile per hour speed limit saves on gas and makes the roads safer. Our question this week is simply whether the speed limit should be changed and why or why not. Newspaper week saluted by Chamber To the editor: It is sometimes easy to overlook the obvious -- especially when we enjoy the benefits everyday. The obvious in this case is the annual obser­ vance of National Newspaper Week. It’s 3 time to remind ourselves and each other of the importance of the free and uninhibited flow of news - one of lhe crucial needs our founding fathers foresaw as critical to the success of government "by the people." We at the State Chamber of Commerce, like so many others who are interested in public affairs and reporting by the media recognize that the democratic process gets better over the years. This is particularly true Club wins award for news coverage To the editor: The Hastings B.P.W. Organization wishes to thank you for the excellent coverage which your papers have given us during the P3S* years. As you know we won the Anna Ho*^Jd Shaw Award for our scrapbook at the I Stale Convention, which in part was due to your excellent coverage given us during 1 e 1985-86 year. Thank you once again. Since*’-' • Laura RMann as more and more of our citizens — constantly made aware by the media of our challenges and opportunities -- become involved in our democracy and work to improve the system. In recognition of the efforts by newspapers, as well as radio and television, let me take this occasion to salute your efforts and urge you to keep up the good work of reporting, advising, educating, and entertaining. Sincerely. James Barrett. President Michigan State Chamber of Commerce Margaret Keeler, Hastings: “I would just as soon have it (55 mph speed limit) stay the same. They say it saves lives. That's satisfac­ tory for me." James Campbell, Hastings: "In areas which there is no endangerment to the public, it could be raised to 65. But where the public is visible the controls should be 55 and below." ____ (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Vol 131. No. 41 - Thursday. October* 1986 Subscnption Rates: St 1 00 per year .n Barry County. S13.00 per year m adjoining counties, and S14 50 per year elsewhere. Maxine Barry , Hastings: “It doesn’t mat­ ter to me. People arc going to drive as fast as they want to anyway. Even if you're going the speed limit, they pass you." Louis Rohrer, Clarksville: “I don’t care. 1 drive 55 and if they want to go by they can. They drive that fast anyway." Gary Buckland, Delton: "I would like to sec the expressway (speed) outside of lhe metro areas increased. But increased speeds have no place on rural slate highways." In the rural areas of Interstates, he said, speeds of 65 or 70 mph would probably be appropriate as long as the increases were not effective on portions of expressways in metropolitan areas, like Chicago. "Where it’s not crowded you could let them go a little faster...There's no doubt 55 (mph) saves lives on highways," Write us a letter! [hX Banner Send form P S 3579 to P O. Box B Louise Cunningham, Hastings: "If you leave the speed limit at 55. people will still go 65 so you might as well leave it at 55." The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4— The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 9.1986 Eleanor Frey BANFIELD - Eleanor R. (Miller) Frey. 73. of 13185 Banfield Road, a long time area teacher, died Monday at Leila Hospital in Bat­ tle Creek, where she had been a patient for the Kevin Patrick Wood Robert D. Adams DELTON Robert D Adams. 4775 E. Or­ chard Rd.. Delton passed away Sunday morn­ ing. Oct. 5. 1986 at his home after a lingering illness. Mr. Adams was bom Feb. 27. 1914 in Muskegon. The son of Henry and Goldie (Hill) Adams. He had lived most of his lifetime in the Delton area and since 1957 at (he present address where he and his wife in 1966 constructed their log cabin home using his father's woodworking tools. He was an avid outdoorsman, 4-H leader, gun safely in­ structor and square dance caller. He was employed for 30 years with Eaton Mfg. in Battle Creek where he retired in 1975. He was a member of the Eaton 25-Year Club and it's Retirees Club, he was also active in Local 196 UAW. He was married to Walva Ulee Jackson Oct. 3. 1936 in Battle Creek and they had just celebrated their 50th anniversary this past Friday. Surviving besides the wife arc two sons, Robert and Wayne Adams both of Delton; five grandsons. Rob. Chris. Jody. Wayne F. and Daniel; two great­ granddaughters. Rebecca and Mary Elizabeth; one sister, Gladys Couch of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 8 at II a.m. at the Williams Funeral Home. Delton, Dr. John Miles officiated. In­ terment at E. Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Barry or Calhoun Counties. Envelopes available. Mor* news ■vary wMkt Subscribe to the Banner 948*8051 Kevin Patrick Wood, infant son of Dennis and Mary Jo (Aldrich) Wood of 7590 Assyria Rd.. Nashville, was dead at birth Sunday. Oct. 5. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Graveside services will be held at II a.m.. Thursday. Oct. 9 at Wilcox Cemetery. Fr. Leon H. Pohl will officiate. Arrangements are by Vogt Chapel Wren Funeral Homes. He is survived by his parents; one brother. Dennis B. Wood 11 and a sister. Julie Ann Wood, both at home; paternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wood of Nashville; maternal grandmother. Mrs. Louise Aldrich of Hastings, maternal grandfather. Darrell Aldrich of Big Rapids; paternal great­ grandmothers, Mrs. Agnes Wood of Hastings and Mrs. Laura French of Bellevue; and maternal great-grandmother. Mrs. Gertrude Becker of Hastings. Mabel S. Roush MURPHY. N.C. - Mrs. Mabel Shellcbarger Roush. 98. died Monday, Sept. 29. 1986 at Murphy Medical Center. Mur­ phy. N.C. Funeral arrangements were by the Ivie Funeral Home in Murphy. N.C. and by Koops Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Mrs. Roush was bom August 15. 1888 the daughter of Julius and Martha (Curtis) Shcllcnbargcr. She spent most of her life in the Lake Odessa area and the past few years near Hastings, in Florida and in North Carolina. Her husband. Jolly (Frank) Roush preceded her in death, February 1971. Mrs. Roush is survived by one daughter. Phyllis and Rolland Leavell; two grand­ children, Madelyn Lux and Roger Purdun; seven great-grandchildren; eight great-great­ grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers. Mrs. Roush was a devoted member of Sebewa Church of God for many years until she moved to Hastings when she became a member of the Hastings Assembly of God Church. MUM) SERVICES Hastings Area GRACH l.irrilKRAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St Michael Anton. Pallor Phone S*h<x»l (all agetl. 1000 Family Worship boil Voters Meeting. Thursday. Oct 9 • 4 15 Children « Choir. 7:00 Bd ol SSewardahin. 7.30 Sr Chorr Saturday. Oct It 9 Jl> Coni 6. 1000 3 00 YG Car CHURCH OP JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS. 600 N. Airport Road. Hastings. 946-2104. Russell Solmes. branch pre*ident. phone 945 2314. Pbomai (795 724O) Sacrament Meeting i. Work FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 H. Woodlawn. Hailing*. Michigan 946 8004. log Worship 11.00 a.m. Evening Worthip Senior High Youth (Houseman HaUJ. Rebt FIRST CHURCH or GOD. IJJON. Broad- FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W. Green Street Hastings. Mich.. 49058, (616) 945-9574 David B Nelson FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hatting* Mkh . Allan J Wcenmk. In­ terim MtniUer. Eileen Higbee. Dtr. Chria- FeUowihip WBCII AM and IM V JO Church School BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OP CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Mkuater Clay Rosa Worthip Service • Room 108. Gospel in lite Church Dining Room 5.00 Junior High Youth Fellowship meet al Church. 5 tit Senior High Youth Fellowship meet 9:00 a m. Children'* Choir - Choir Room 9:30 a.m. Sunday School (Membership Claw. Pastor's Office). 1030 a m Coder Fellowship. 10:30 am Radio Broadcast. WBCH, 11:00 a m Worship Service ■ past month. She was bom in Kent County and had lived at the Banfield address since 1942. She attended Barry County Normal school in Hastings and graduated from Bellevue High School. She received her bachelor of arts and master of arts degrees from Western Michigan University. She taught school for a total of 39 years, beginning with rural schools in Barry and Kent counties. For the last 21 years, she taught at Lincoln School in Battle Creek, where she retired in 1978. She was a 4-H leader for 49 years, primari­ ly in the Barry County area, and was a leader of the Banfield 4-H Club at the time of her death. She was a member of the Banfield United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school and served as president of the United Methodist women. She was a former member of the Michigan. National and the Battle Creek Education association; a former member and past presi­ dent of the Battle Creek chapter of the American Association of Childhood Education. She is survived by her husband. Leo F. Frey; daughters. Vergeleen Wells of Olivet and Kathryn Hernandez of Bryon Center; sons, Norman Frey of Alpena and Marvin Frey of Dowling; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her father. Glenn Miller of Bellevue; sisters, Glendora Clemens of Whittemore, Marion Ellsworth of Hale, Thelma Youngs of Bellevue, Wilma Couch of Battle Creek, and Lois Potter of Gladwin; brothers. Dale and Forest Miller of Hastings, the Rev. Milboume Miller Cartersville, Ga.. Royal Miller of Corunna, Nile Miller of Florida, the Rev. Eldon Miller Clawson, the Rev. Vernon Miller of Portage. Maynard Miller of Mendon, and Merwyn Miller of Bellevue. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 9 at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Memorial donations may be made to a scholarship fund which will be established in her name by the family to honor her interest in church, education, youth and 4-H work. Or donations may be made to the Banfield United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. William F. Cole MARICOPA - William Fredrick Cole, lhe postmaster in Maricopa for almost 30 years, died at his home Sept. 24. Mr. Cole, 68, was bom in Woodland. Mich., and had lived in Arizona since 1948. He was a veteran of World War II in the U.S. Army, a director of the Maricopa Salva­ tion Army and a school board member for 17 years. He also was a past member of the Rotary Club in Maricopa and one of the founders of the League of Postmasters of Arizona. In 1982, Cole was named Arizona Postmaster of the Year. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Woodland. Mich. Survivors include his wife Naoma of Maricopa; two sons. Andrew F. of Maricopa, and John T. of Tucson; one daughter, Amy S. Cole of Tucson; one brother, Charles R. of Wellston. Mich.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Satur­ day, Sept. 27 in Casa Grande’s Mountain View Cemetery. Charles Chance officiated. The family requests that memorial contribu­ tions be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Sarah Kortsen. 311 Markley Drive. Casa Grande, Arizona, 85222. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Pallor Pariih Relation* Committee. 6:30 p.m. Churthwide potluck iponwred Byron A. Cluckey NASHVILLE - Mr. Byron A. Cluckey. 94. of 4203 Curtis Rd.. Nashville, died Monday^ Oct. 6. 1986. at Pennock Hospital emergency room. Funeral services will be held I p.m Friday. Oct. 10. at Nashville United Methodist Church. Res Lynn Wagner will officiate with burial in Lakeview Ccmeterv. Memorials may be made io Nashville Put­ nam Library Fund. Arrangements by Vogt Chapel Wren Funeral Homes. Mr. Cluckey was bom May 31. 1892 in Port Clinton. Ohio, the son of Abraham and Isabel! (Lemmon) Cluckey. He lived in Toledo, before coming to Nashville in 1941. He was married to E. Marie Barn on March 13. 1920. He retired in 1965 after 30 years with Eaton Corp, in Battle Creek. He was a veteran of World War I serving seven years in the army. He faught with Black Jack Purshing and went into Mexico chasing Poncho Villa for the U.S. Government. Mr. Cluckey is survived by his wife, Marie; three sons. Robert of Tucson. Az.*. Dale of Chicago and Byron Jr., of Blissfield; two daughters. Mrs. Ban (Evelyn) McGuire of Las Vegas. Nev. and Mrs. Richard (June) Duncan of Scdonia. Az.. 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one sister. Nellie Wade of Fremont. He was preceded in death by a son. Lawrence Cluckey in 1983 and six brothers. Abraham, uawrcnce. Dorn. Aaron, Vem and Millard. Wilma G. Hartman HOUSTON TEXAS - Wilma GarrettHartman. died at her home in Houston, Tex., Oct. 3. 1986. She was bom in Hastings, spent most of her life in Battle Creek, Kalamazoo and Holland before moving to the Houston area in 1974. She is survived by her husband, Paul Han­ man. brother Dale Garrett, sister Arlene Tompkins, several nieces and nephews and many friends. She was a lifetime member of the Borgcss Hospital Service League, a charter member of Alpha Thi Beta Eta Chi Chapter, “member of the Kalamazoo Elks, and the Kalamazoo Garden Club and was active in service organizations in the Houston area. A memorial service was held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Oct. 7 at the Wren Funeral Chapel in Hastings. Internment will be at Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park in Kalamazoo. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Assoc, or the Borgess Hospital Service League Carl A. Brecheisen Mr. Carl A. Brecheisen, 93, of 628 E. Bond St.. Hastings, died Monday, Oct. 6, 1986, at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services will be held 1:30 Thursday. Oct. 9, at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Pastor Michael J. Anton will officiate with burial in Freeport cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home. Mr. Brecheisen was bom July 5. 1893 in Carlton Township, the son of George and Elizabeth (Schumacher) Brecheisen. He was a long time Carlton Township farmer and also did carpentry work. He had lived in Hastings since 1961. He was married to Lena Bustance on January 1. 1917. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church. Barry County Farm Bureau for a long lime, member of Brown School Board and Carlton Township Board. Mr. Brecheisen is survived by two sons, John Brecheisen of Coldwater and Lloyd Brecheisen of Woodland; eight grandchildren and II great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena on December 6. 1963 a daughter Mary Brecheisen on September 16, 1986; one brother Millard and a sister Adelia. Buddy Houghulin Thursday. Oct . 2 - 7 00 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W ST. ROSE CATHOUC CHURCH. «O5 5 Early Worship Service until nest June. Jetlerson. Father Lrao Pohl. Partor. Satur­ EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCti day Man 4:30 p.m.: Sunday Maasci • a.m and 11 a.m. conlestiona Saturday Father Wayne Smith. Rector Sunday Eucharist at 10 00 a.m (Summer HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 schedule! Weekday Eucharist* Wedne* Nashville Area CHURCH OP THE NAZARENE 1716 TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville Sunday School 9:45 «jb.; Sunday Worship ST. CYRILS CATHOUC CHURCH. GRACE WESUYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Mary Hom oltrciatmg The Church Poge is Brought to You Through the Hostings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complain Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS a LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings ond lobe Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY at Hastings, Inc. Insurance »or your Ute. Homo. Business ond Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hostings — Nashville FLEXFA6 INCORPORATED ol Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS worship 10 15 am Banfield Church School 10 00 a m Wcrshrp Service 11 30 am OrangevilleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE 6921 Marsh Rd two miles *outb ol Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman Palin’ len Ham* Sunday School Sept Sunday School. 9 45 am Church Service* 11 a.m.. 6 pin Wedne* day • 7 p m Family Bible Institute tor 2 year old* through adull* Nursery stalled at all services Bus ministry weekly wtth Ron Moore Cali 664 51ST let free transportation in Gun Lake area ' Mirustenng God * Word to Today * World" ST CYRIL A METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Walter Spillane Pastor Phone 792 2689 Saturday Mas* 500 p m Sun day 9 00 a m Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Middleville Area ST AUGUSTINE. Middleville father Walther Spillane Pastor Phone 792’Ms Sunday Mas* tl 00 a m “Prescriptions" • 116 S. Jetlerson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cor* Rd. — Hostings. AGchlgon \______________ _________________ _______________________ _ Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd.. 8 mi S Faitor Brent Branham Phone 623-2215 Sunday School at 10 a m Wor ship II am Evening Service at 7 pm . Youth meet Sunday 6 pm Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 pra Legal Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Ba*ry on Proposed Variance Permit* Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will conduct a public hear­ ing on October 21. 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Commission­ er* Room. 117 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan. Case No. V-29-86 Roy C. Nolfke. (applicant) 7:30 p.m. Al this hearing, the following described property which gener­ ally lies ol NoHke Dr.. Caledonia, will be considered os the site for requesting a variance on the lot width of 175 feet. A parcel of land in Sec. 5. des­ cribed as follows: Beginning at a point on the Easterly line of Noffke Drive distant N10WE. 161.00 feet from the Northeast corner of Lot 94 of the Recorded Plat of 'Noffke's lake Shore Plot No. I"; thence N10WE. along said Noffkee Drive 175.12 feet: thence S79’51E. 269.17 feet; thence S16°33'28"W. 176.22 feet; thence N79*51"W. 249.50 feet to the piece of beginning. Containing 1.043 acres of land more or less. Thornapple Twp. Case No. V-30-86 Charles W. Butler, (applicant) 7:40 p.m. At this hearing, the following described property which gener­ ally lies ot 4370 and 4381 Pickerel Cove. Shelbyville, will be con­ sidered as the site for requesting on appeal of an administrative decision slating: that changing a non-conforming use. a cabin court from single ownership to individual ownership i» expan­ ding a non-conforming use. Sec­ tion 8.1-8. and Section 6.4-8. If the administrative decision is af­ firmed. applicant seeks a var­ iance to expand the non-con­ forming use under Section 3.1 -B. Com 991 ft. W and 321 ft. N65’. deg. W ond N 3' * deg. E 353 ft. from E post Sec 6-2-10. for beg., th W 165ft.. th N 3% deg E 104'* ft.. thN20% deg. E 146% ft- ih E 30 deg 137 h . thS3% deg. E 175 ft. to beg. Com. 1204% ft. W8 1090ft. N of E •/. post Sec. 6. the 5 52 deg. W 50 ft. th S 47 deg. SOW 50 ft., th 5 45 deg. 30"W50ft., th 541 deg. W50ft., th S 36 deg. 30'W 200 H-. th S 32 deg. W 50 ft., th 9 deg. 30 W 50 ft., th 29 deg W 50 ft. for beg., th S32 deg. 3ff W50ft.. lh S 70 deg. E100ft., th N 28 deg. 3C E31 •/. ft . th N 59% deg W 100 ft. to beg. Com 1204% ft. W & 1090% ft- N of E % Post Sec. 6, th S 52 deg. W 50ft., ih 547 deg 30'W 50ft.. th S 45 deg. 30' W 50 ft., th S 41 W 50 ft. th S 36 deg 30 -W TOO ft., th S 32 deg. W 50 ft., th 9 deg. 30- W 50 ft., th S 29 deg. W 50 ft., th S 32 deg. 30'. W 50 ft. for beg. th S 8% deg. E 106** ft- *h S 89 deg. E 89 1/8 ft., th N14% deg. W85 ft., thN70deg. w ’00 fl. to beg Orangeville Twp. Cose No. V-31-86 William Maybee, (applicant) 7:50 p.m. ' At this hearing, the following described property wWeh gen­ erally lies at 11840 Sprague Rd.. Delton, will be considered as the site for requesting a variance to P*°ce 12 fl. or 14 ft. wide H.U.D- approved mobile home. Commencing at the West Quarter P°*’ of Sec. 7. TIN. R9W; thence Southerly along the West line of Sec. 7.98.00 ft. to a point on the Southerly hne o{ thG recorded plat of PopulQr Beach No. 2' os found in liber 3 of Plats on Poge 31«nthe office of the Register of D**di ,or Barry County. Michigan point also being the Place of Beginning; thence East along the Southyly |ln< o( wid p|01 of Papular Beoch No. T. 457.38 h" ’hence South 825 00 ft- thence South 82--37X' E 5^ ,4 fr the Westerly righ^f.way hne cf Spoav. E„, 33.00 " ol Sp-W Soulh-P’'”1’ I* 31 h “^9 lhe c^>«' °* SP’O9u. Hood «,d oloAg the o« ° righl hPvi"S “ .°nsl• »' K’»15' ' ° chord ^«''"9Sira,s. w ,30.3011.: nCe S 23*24-)q~ confinuin0 along the center line of said Sprague Road, 752.50 ft.: thence southerwesterly 98.27 continuing along the center line of Sprague Rood and along the arc of a curve to the right having a central angle of a radius of 313.88 ft., and a chord bearing S 32«22')5" W. 97.87 ft., thence N 56’14'15" W, about 1158.00 ft. to a point on the West line cf said Section 7; thence Northerly a long the West line of soid Section 7 to the Place of Beginning. Barry Twp. Case No. V-32-86 Edgar P. Gillespie, (applicant) 8:00 p.m. At this hearing, lhe following described property which gen­ erally lies at 13990 Manning Lake Rd.. Battle Creek, will be con­ sidered as the site for requesting a variance to place a 14 ft. wide H.U.D. approved mobile home. Beginning ot the Southeast cor­ ner ol the Southeast one quarter section of Sec. 24. thence North along soid section line 300 ft.; thence due West parallel with the South line of soid section 716 ft.; thence due South 300 ft. parallel with the North South one quarter line to the South line of said sec­ tion; then due East along said section line to the place of begin­ ning. all being located in said Sec. 24. TIN. "9W Barry Twp. All of the above described pro­ perty being located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon a var­ iance request either verbally or in writing will be given lhe op­ portunity to be heard ot the obove mentioned time ond place. The variance applications are available for public inspection al the Barry County Planning Office. 117 S. Brcodwoy. Hastings. Michigon dunng the hours of 8 00 a m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. P ease call the Planning Office al 948-4830 for further information. NORVAL E. THALER. Clerk Barry County (10-9) Woodland News Some of the volunteer solicitors who will canvas the township to ascertain what each resident wants to do for the sesqueentennial celebration were present at the Woodland Scsquicentennial Commission weekly meeting last Monday. They were Clyde Shoemaker. Wilma Townsend. Peggy Armbruster. Kathy Stowell. Mane Kellogg. Nancy Stowell. Pat Potter. Judy Wolfgang. LaVonne Barnum. Josephine Laycock. Carolyn Breichciscn. aid Melva Shook. Regular membeis present were Ella Kantner. Shirley Kilmer. Barbara Dalton. Harold Stannard. Jim Lucas. Earl Engle. Lawrence Chase. Tom Niethamer and Mary Jo Bump representing the village. Non-memhcr volunteers were Willis Dalton. Cathv Lucas and Lee King. Tom Niethamer outlined the plans to the guests, and Lee King gave each solicitor a packet with the area to be covered mirkcd on a plat map and a supply of questionnaires. The solicitors had a few questions about the plans including requests for a period costume style show including a beard contest. Refreshments were served. Lt. Col. Ronald Offley of Mountain Park. N.M., visited at the Ted Offley home all last week. He visited with friends and relatives and helped his father. Wayne Offley, celebrate his birthday on Saturday. Sept. 27 in Hastings at Wayne’s home. Lt. Col. Offley was entertained by a group of former Woodland High School classmates from the Class of 1959 at the David Chase home. He returned to New Mexico by plane on Wednesday, and to his job as flight instruc­ tor al Hollowman Air Force Base. He teaches jet pilot students age 25 to 30 years and has a lot of foreign students. Duane Reuther was transported by am­ bulance to Pennock Hospital for emergency treatment the last Saturday in September. He was released lhe same day but has been having medical tests and studies since to find the cause of his problem. Several Woodland people attended the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meeting last Thursday evening at the Lake Manor community room. Harold Stannard was the speaker of the evening, and he discussed the religious beliefs of Abraham Lincoln. Others from Woodland who attended were Nell Stan­ nard. Tom Niethamer, Doris Niethamer, Mcrccdeth McMillen, G R. McMillen, Jim Lucas and Cathy Lucas. Mr. Stannard said he spoke 14 times in the Palm Springs. Calif, area about Lincoln last February. Stannard said that as of last year, 3,900 books and 6,000 pamphlets had been publish­ ed about Lincoln. Lincoln wrote the greatest state papers of any president, and the British National Museum has a copy of the Get­ tysburg Address framed over a caption that says it is the greatest expression ever written in the English language. Stannard’s personal feeling based on a lifetime of studying the life of Lincoln is that he was not a member of any Christian sect or church, nor did lie subscribe to any particular dogma, but that he had a strong belief and great faith in something he called “the Almighty” or sometimes referred to as God. Many of Lincoln's speeches were wellwritten sermons. Jim Kinsey who lives with his wife and children near Jordan Lake will serve the Flint Church of the Brethren as part-time, interim pastor for a period starting Oct. 12. Kinsey will continue to serve in his permanent posi­ tion as District Minister/Exccutivc of the Brethren Church in this area. He will spend Sundays and Mondays in Flint until they get a new full-time pastor. Everyone who has ever been a member or regular attender of Woodgrovc Parish Church, Coats Grove Christian Church, or the South Woodland Church of the Brethren is invited to Woodgrovc Christian-Brethren Parish Church for a special reunion on Sun­ day, Oct. 12. Following the worship service, there will be a carry-in meal and then a special program. Zion Lutheran Church is preparing for a bazaar to be held on Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafts, knitted and crocheted articles, handcrafted wooden items, baked goods, plants and produce will all be for sale. Something new this year will be a display set by Lansing Gilbert and Bible Shop which will feature books and items from that store. There will be face painting and special Kiddy Comer for the children. Coffee and sweet rolls or doughnuts will be served all morning. Jeanette Markwart and Helen Mudry arc organizing a kitchen crew to make the same delicious chicken noodle soup by Catherine Lucas for lunch that has been served the last two years. This soup has been a great hit at the Zion Bazaar and was especially requested for this year. The lunch meal will also include barbecue and other sandwiches and homemade pie. Peter and Carol Unseth have returned to the states on a working furlough from their first term of service as Lutheran Missionaries in Ethiopia. Peter is the son of Rev. Inar Urcscth who served at Zion Lutheran Church for many years. Peter Unseth and his wife have been work­ ing in Ehtiopia as linquists, doing language surveys and translating the Majang Tribe language. Carol prepares computer programs to enable language teams to type out the Ethiopian script; all in preparation for translating the Bible. The young couple will speak at Zion Lutheran Church on Monday evening. Oct. 20. at 7 p.m. They will also speak at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church after a potluck supper at 6 p.m. the evening of Oct. 22. This will replace the regular Wednesday night prayer meeting at Kilpatrick. Zion Lutheran Church women hosted an information meeting about the Domestic Crisis Center located near Ionia last Monday evening. Information was shared by Cindy May. program coordinator for the center. Every 18 seconds a woman is abused in the United States. One third of the women assaulted are eventually murdered and of that one third, one half are murdered by their husbands, boy friends, or cx-husbands. They arc threatened, physically abused and verbally and emotionally abused. Yet many women make no effort to escape. Why do women stay in a desperate situa­ tion? Many times the woman has nowhere to go — relatives don’t want her and her children, she doesn’t sec herself as a victim and feel that everyone lives the same kind of life she does, she feels that no other man would want her. she is afraid if she left her spouse he would not take her back if she could find no other alternative or if he did, he would be even more abusive, she has no money or skills to get a decent job, and she hoc a low self-esteem, often caused by the very abuse she can not now escape. This center has a 24-hour crisis line (Ionia Center receives 400-500 calls a year); counseling is available for the women, transportation is provided; the employees or volunteers will go with the woman to court for public assistance or help with the divorce or criminal assault proceedings. The Ionia Center served 60 women and their children the past year, future forecasts expect the center to serve 80 women and their children the coming year. There arc 877 shelters in the United Slates and 44 in the state of Michigan. Neither Barry or Eaton Counties have shelters. Women often go to another county’s shelter even if their own county has a shelter for additional anonymity and privacy as well as for reasons of safely. A woman can stay 30 days at a shelter being helped the entire time to make other arrangements for housing for herself and her children. Shelters are supported by United Way, Aidcap and other federal pro­ grams as well as by private donations. The typical abused woman who asks for help is between 18 and 24 and has two children. They are unemployed and have no car. The shelter always needs diapers, cribs, food, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes. Many women leave without even having time to pack these basic necessities for themselves and their children. Of course, volunteers and money donations arc always needed. State Rep. Ernie Nash will speak at Zion Lutheran on Capital Punishment on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. The Social Action Committee of the church has decided that even though the issue of capital punishment will not be on the ballot this November, it is still important for Michigan citizens to think it through and decide what is right. This will be a follow-up to the talk given by Josh Fredricks in August. Nell and Harold Stannard entertained several friends at breakfast at the Woodland Townehouse on Saturday morning. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. G.R. McMillen. Mr. and Mrs. LaRuc McMillen. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Reuther, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Niethamer, Mr. and Mrs. David Niethamer, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gilliland. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crockford. Jim Lucas. Willis Dalton and Cliff Mattson. Northland Optical Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled Frames Repaired or Replaced Prescription Sunglasses Safety Glasses Contact Lens Supplies — Ask About our Children's Frame Warranty — Insurance Plans |-*”S Blue Cross Provider Monday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 8:30a.m. to S:30 p.m. 1510 North Broadway — Hastings — Call... 945-3906 /- �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 9,1986— Page 5 HEAR IT LIVE! i Another season of Ackleys to observe 50th wedding anniversary Wilkins-DeMond exchange wedding vows Harold and Cornelia (Corky) Ackley, 620 E. Colfax St., Hastings, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 11. The reception will be held at the First Church of God, 1330 N. Broadway, from 2 to 4 p.m. and will be hosted by their nieces and nephews. Harold and Cornelia were married Nov. 17, 1936 in Elkhart, Ind. in the presence of Mr. Ackley’s parents on the occasion of their 27th wedding anniversary. The Ackley’s have been residents of Hastings since 1950. During that time, Harold has served as a Life Underwriter for American Mutual Life Ins. Co. Cornelia, in addition to holding postions at Felpausch’s Food Center and Orchard Industries, has been active in the Order of Eastern Star for the past 25 years. All friends are encouraged to attend and should limit their acknowledgements to their presence. Debra Wilkins and Raymond DcMond. both of Hastings were united in marriage on May 10, at Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish where Rev. Jerry Miller performed the ceremony. Debra is the daughter of Donna Wilkins and the late Russell E. Wilkins of Hastings and Raymond is the son of Warren and Eileen Dc­ Mond of Woodland. Matron of honor was Gloria Meaney, sister of the bride and bridesmaids were Donna Jagiclo, Barb Thompson, and Teresa Harr­ ington. Flowergirls were Melissa and Melin­ da Meaney. nieces of the bride. Best man was Bruce Beagle and groomsmen were Ron Alberts. Darwin Kosbar and Russ Wilkins. Ushers were Keith and Matt Meaney. Grandparents attended from Alabama, Newberry and Hastings. Reception followed at the Carpenters Den in Vermontville. The couple honeymooned in the Bahamas and now reside in their home in Hastings. Francisco-Shuler united in marriage August 16 Nye-Snoeyink announce engagement Carolyn Francisco and William Shuler were united in marriage on August 16 at Faith United Methodist Church of Delton. Their parents are James and Lilah Francisco of 10832 Pleasant Lake Rd., and Ward and Shirley Shuler of 2791 Snow Road, Baroda. Attendants were Sandra Barker. Delton and Yvonne Nyc. of Norman Drive SE. Kent­ wood, and Jerome Nye of Somerset. Pa., arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Nancy Ann. to Michael Jon Snoeyink. son of Alfred and Dolores Snoeyink of 36th Street. Grandville. The bride-elect, of Manzana Court NW. is a graduate of Hastings High School and Butter­ worth Hospital School of Nursing. The groom-elect, of Coldbrook Street NE. is a graduate of Unity Christian High and Calvin College. A December 20 wedding is planned. Craig Anderson, Niles. Friends and family attended a reception in the fellowship hall following lhe ceremony. The bride is a graduate of WMU and is teaching in New Troy. The bridegroom is a graduate of MSU and is self-employed on the University of a Michigan 5FOOTBALL This Saturday: G.C. Shuler Dairy Farm. The couple honeymooned in Las Vegas. They arc now residing in Bridgman. wolverines vs. The Spartans of Michigan state Broadcast Time: 2:15 p.m. Citizens panel presents list of court system improvements LANSING, Mich. (AP) _ A 26-member citizens panel closed a nine-month study of courtesy and helpfulness toward all who Thursday by issuing 50 recommendations to improve Michigan’s court system. come to court." The panel also urged the Supreme Court to “convey in the strongest terms” to the state's The recommendations included steps to make 241 trial courts that "discriminatory treatment more in the courts is intolerable" and further research courteous, improve their handling of cases involving children and improve work on family should be undertaken to determine the extent of matters. The report was delivered to the high court in The high court was urged to require judges to inform defendants of the earliest possible an elaborate ceremony, complete with a slide release show, in the court’s chambers. Chief Justice G. Mennen Williams promised it will not be defendants, victims and the public understand the courts less discriminatory and such bias. date under their sentences, to The commission also included four “This report is no whitewash _ you pull no recommendations to improve court services for the handicapped and those with language Williams told the Citizens' to Improve Michigan Courts. minimize the trauma suffered by children who Commission problems. "It's straight from the shoulder. Other proposals are intended to go into court, including priority in scheduling “This is not something we can treat and little delay. “Again and again at the public hearings, wc heard of the court system's failure to treat children _ particularly victims of sexual assault _ with sensitivity," the commission said. Other recommendations called for greater sensitivity in family matters and adult lightly," he said. "Each and every one of your recommendations will be fully considered. >. No part will go unacted upon." Rep. Perry Bullard, D-Ann Arbor, chairman of lhe House Judiciary Committee, lauded what he called the report's common-sense Cramers celebrated 54th wedding anniversary recommendations. “If adopted by the Supreme Court and the Legislature, they will be giant guardianship, including improvements in the steps toward our common goal of user-friendly William and Mary Cramer of Fruitland Park, formerly of Hastings, celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on Thursday. Oct. 12 in their Florida home. courts." support cases. It called for a greater emphasis on family law in state law schools. MARRIAGE LICENSES: David Thomas 23. Nashville and Pamela Bryans 31. Nashville. Patrick Histed, 47, Hastings and Ione Steele. 47. Hastings. Craig Bell. 22. Hastings and Becky Rosales. 27, Hastings. Steven Backe. 21, Hastings and Lori Stamm, 18, Hastings. Edward VanderBor, 45, Scotts and Barbara McKitrick. 48. Middleville. Raymond Nesky. 59. Shelbyville and Joan McLeod. 46, Shelbyville. Blood Bank set for Oct. 13 at Leason Sharpe Hall Blood must be available 24 hours a day. 365 days a year in every community throughout the nation. This means a lot of blood and a lot of donors. The next Blood Bank is Monday. Oct. 13. at Leason Sharpe Hall. Officials hope to collect 100 units of blood at the drive which is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Persons who gave at the Moose on Aug. 21, cannot donate at this time. CLASSIFIED ADS GET RESULTS processing of divorce matters, child custody and Among the suggestions were efforts to end Hastings grad receives college degree from CMU discrimination in state courts; making all The panel also urged that all Michigan judges be encouraged help educate the public courts barrier-free for the handicapped; separating victims and prosecution witnesses about the legal system, and that "court-watcher'' groups be enouraged to Barbara A. Colvin, completed studies at Central Michigan University, in June and received a bachelor of science degree in business adminstration with majors in marketing and personnel management. She is now employed at Dunham Athleisure Corp, in Livonia. Colvin, a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School is the daughter of Floyd and Kat c Col­ vin of Hastings. from defendants and defense witnesses; opening improve accountability. to tape recorders; and requiring But it shied away from the touchy issue of courts to use advocates or ombudsmen to help people deal with the system. permitting reporters' cameras in the courtroom, saying that needs further study. "Some of our 50 recommendations may It urged a new program to pay legal expenses for poor people and cooperation with local courtrooms stereo 100.1 let the impact of specific sentences. ignored, although he didn’t commit the court to immediate implementation of the proposals. punches,” WBCH imply criticism of present aspects of the court system, but ... these recommendations grow from our deep respect for the Michigan courts, groups in providing alternative Amcon FOOD AUCTION This will be a very large auction and everything will be sold. Nothing goes back. DON'T MISS THIS ONE! If you have never been to a grocery auction before, stop by this week and see what we're all about. Many items to be sold are not available at your local grocery stores - plus we offer all the regular needs on your list including: Beef Pork Poultry Fish Canned Good* Dry Good* Dairy Product* Paper Product* Shrimp Lobster Crab Leg* Frog Leg* Our sales last several hours so, remember to dress comfortably and bring your coolers. Sale Promoted by Amcon Inc. Ross Woodard — Auctioneer Sunday, October 12 — 2:00 P.M. — Barry County Fairgrounds means of resolving disputes. — HASTINGS, MICHIGAN — and our desire that they be excellent in evety Now in 21 Location* Statewide. Every Item 100% Guaranteed way," commission Chairman Wen-Chao Chen of Kalamazoo said. Hastings student has writing work published Three students at Adrian College have had work published in the most recent edition of ■‘LIT,” the literary magazine of the Lambda iota Tau international college literature honor society. Among them was Nicole Shaefer who wrote ■’Blue Winkle.” a short narrative describing her reaction when, as a young girl, learned that the family dog had died. Nicole is a 1986 summa cum laude graduate of Adrian College with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology. She is now pursuing a graduate degree at the University of New Hampshire. A 1982 graduate of Hastings High School, she is the daughter of Randall and Judith Schaefer of West Green Street in Hastings. The commission, supervised by Justice Patricia Boyle, issued six recommendations to SEAfftS Home Appliance make Michigan courts more “user friendly," and called on judges to set "a tone and attitude and Entertainment Sale Save on All your home and Entertainment needs Most Items One Only - Hurry! While Supplies Last! ELECT RUSSELL E. PALMER Rutland Charter Township TRUSTEE Paid for by Committee to Elect Russell E. Palmer Trustee No. 12588, 150 N. 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Sale Supplements DOWNTOWN MIDDLEVILLE wj. thru Thun. • 11:30 «.m. to 11:30 pm. now Ph. 945-2481 Gtz, Most merchandise available for pick-up withm a few days Mon.-Thurs. 9:30-5:30 Fri. 9:30-8:00 Sat. 9:30-5:30 131 W State St. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back t. Sears, Roebuck and Co., 1986 �Page6- The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 9.1986 A friend’s connection brings German exchange student here I Ann Landers Morbid curiosity’s been around a long time Dear Ann Landers: I read a story in the Miami Herald recently that made me sick. What in the world is the matter with people anyway? A crowd of nearly 500, some sipping lemonade, others bouncing children on their shoulder, waited for six hours in a shopping center to see Metro-Dade homicide detectives pull two dead men out of the trunk of a 1986 Lincoln People were standing on the roofs of their cars to get a better look. They were using binoculars and cameras with photo lenses. Traffic was backed up for two hours. Vans wtre parked around the Lincoln to shield the victims but people started crawling on their hands and knees to get under the vans. How do you explain this, Ann? I am — AP­ PALLED IN MIAMI Dear Miami: It’s morbid curiosity. Why else would they hang around for six hours to sec such a sight? We keep hearing that TV and horror movies have desensitized us to death and human suffering, but people used to flock to witness beheadings in the Middle Ages. I guess from the beginning of time folks have enjoyed the excitement of seeing something out of the ordinary. It's a release from Lhe boredom of everyday living. Dog or divorce Dear Ann Landers: My parents Tight con­ stantly over my mother’s toy poodle. Toni was never trained property and she is not a well-behaved dog. My dad despises Toni and I don't blame him. The dog gets into the garbage, barks in­ cessantly and piddles (and worse) all over the house. Last night Dad stepped barefoot in Toni's droppings and threatened divorce. Grandma will take Toni but Mom won't give her up. Mom told me privately that if she was forced to choose between Dad and Toni she would choose Dad but she’d resent it and hold it against him for a long time. What's the solution to this messy family problem? — WARFARE OUT WEST. Dear Warfare: Toni should jo to Grandma’s. Your dad should get a new toy poodle, have him or her trained by a profes­ sional and brought home with good manners. Your mother might be angry for a while, but she'll get over it. An untrained dog is one heck of a nusiancc and I don't blame your Dad for insisting on a resolution. Don't de/ay plastic surgery Dear Ann Landers: My husband is a plastic surgeon. No, he is not busy bobbing noses and making older women look young. His specialty is making thumbs out of fingers for people who have lost theirs in accidents. I’ve learned a great deal from him and would like to pass something on. Will you please tell your readers that if a loved one has an accident and plastic surgery is needed, they should call the surgeon in im­ mediately and not wait until later to do lhe plastic work? Too many people think the vic­ tim should pull through first and then the plastic surgeon should be called in to repair the scars. Let your readers know it is 10 times more difficult, painful and expensive if they wait. Ideally, there should be one healing, one hospital stay and no need to correct an emergency job. — HIS WIFE IN HONOLULU. Dear Hon. Thanks for a letter that could save a lot of pain, money and time. 1 have never dealt with this topic in my column before and am pleased to pass the word to my readers. File it away in your cranium, folks. You never know when you’ll need it. Unwed mother has questions Dear Ann Landers:Over the years I have heard and read much about how to handle the problems of unwed mothers, their babies and their families. Wc now have a problem in our family and my mind has drawn a blank. Our son is 29 and in the service. He has had a baby with a woman who is also in the serive. "Tom" and "Betty" were stationed at the same base but Betty was transferred. At the time of the birth Tom was able to take leave and be with her. He called and advised us of the event. We know he has been sending money for the boy's support although she did not demand it. Betty remains in the service and recedes fringe benefits. Do we have any role in this? Should we tell our friends and relative? Do we write to Bet­ ty? Should we send a gift? They had not con­ sidered marriage before but arc now discuss­ ing it via long-distance telephone. It occurred to us that Tom did not have to call and tell us about this since he and Betty are "on their own." Our son is a great guy and wc love him a lot. In a recent letter he said he hoped this didn’t change our opinion of him. Imagine! As though anything could change our love for our son. We would ap­ preciate some word from an authority. Please advise. - MUDDLED IN MARYLAND. Dear Mud: Discuss this with your son. Ask for his permission to contact Betty, send a gift for the baby and tell your family and friends. The child is your grandson and should be treated as such whether his parents are mar­ ried or not. Above all, make sure Tom knows you love him. Your support at this time will mean a great deal to him. Runner speaks out Dear Ann Landers: Recently you printed a column from a Boston motorist who was irate at the "wild-eyed jogger" crossing the street behind her. "Chubby But Sane" wondered if joggers have a death wish, and why they don't stick to the parks and recreation areas. As the president of the Road Runners Club of America, neither I nor any of the members of 466 clubs across the country condone runn­ ing through city traffic, ignoring stop lights, or dashing in front of automobiles. The average runner hasn't a chance against a 4.000-pound automobile. Some motorists, for their own warped reasons, do not like runners and will go out of their way to come perilous­ ly close to them. All runners wish we could run in parks and recreation areas, but unfortunately most of us have only an hour for lunch and try to fit in a 45-minute run and a shower. I wish you could see Washington, D.C. bet­ ween 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thousands of run­ ners are jogging over the 14th Street Bridge and Memorial Bridge and down the Mall. In fact, the joke is that Russia could easily attack Washington at noon because most of the Pen­ tagon workers are out jogging. Running started this country's fitness boom and it is wonderful to see so many folks jogg­ ing and walking to improve their health. Too bad more teenagers don't take it up. The physical condition of a great many young people in this country is appalling. — HENLEY GIBBLE (PRESIDENT OF ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA) Dear Henley: Thanks for the fill-in. I especially liked your comment on the health of the young people. They suffer from too lit­ tle exercise, too much junk food and a weakness for chemical highs. by Kathleen Scott Basil Mewes of Germany is lucky he had connections in Hastings. That’s how he was able to independently be an exchange student at Hastings High Scho>l. "Everybody wants to go to America. 1 was lucky." he says. “The organizations take people with very good grades who are nice people and they want to know what you want to do." Basil's family is friends with the family of Mika Pannier, an exchange student at Hastings in 1980-81.Through her and her former host family, the Jack Lenz's, he was able to find a family to host him — the family of Wes and Georgia Robinson of 139 Hamilton Lane in Dowling. "When Mika came back (to Germany), she told everybody nice things about America. Now I’m 16. my mother says, ’ssssst, you go' " he says motioning with his thumb. "So I'm here and I like it very much." Basil arrived in Grand Rapids on Aug. 21 via airports in Frankfort. West Germany and Chicago and was greeted with a large sign reading "Welcome Basil" by his host family. "That was very neat! I wasn't there five minutes and I got a Michigan State shirt," he says with a smile. "The Robinsons are a very nice crowd." he adds. "I was really surprised when I came here — in a good way surprised - nice people and so on," he says. "I think if an American ex­ change student went to Germany, he would be very much surprised, but in a negative way. The people aren't very friendly. It’s different. You must know the people very well to understand them." Basil, the only child of a L-atin teacher­ mother and a pharmicist-fathcr. has a strong background in language. He has taken six years of Latin, beginning in the fourth grade, four years of English, two years of French and is currently enrolled in the Spanish class here. He says Spanish and the power mechanics class he is taking at Hastings High School are classes he cannot take in Germany. German schools have no athletic teams, he says but playing unorganized soccer with friends has given him enough experience lo earn a spot on the Hastings Varsity Soccer team. He played on a community field hockey team at home for eight years. He also went to sailing school to receive a special license and has sailed on the Mediterranean Sea, the North Sea and the East Sea. He says he enjoys school here because it is much easier than German school. “Wc take 13 or 14 classes a year. 35 hours a week, six or seven days, no lunch, sian at 8 a m.. 45-minute lessons and certainly more homework. ' he says. • The teachers here arc really much, much nicer.” he says. "In Germany, wc could not talk io the teachers. The other students would not like that. The (German) teachers are mean: I do not like them. Perhaps because I went to school in Berlin Maybe in a countn school the teachers are nice." J Among the new things he has experienced is adjusting to a small town, says Basil who uith the exception of living with his grand­ father in lhe country for a short period of time, has always lived in a big city. "I live in Berlin, that's a very big town." he says. "Here it's country and even the country is different, the people, the houses, the cars. It's bigger: you have more space " •Michigan is a really nice land I think." he adds. He has been in school for 10 years and will continue for another four when he returns io Germany. He would like to go to college to study economics, he says. "It's difficult to say. but I want to study at a university." he says, "h’s difficult because, again, you need very good grades If I can i go to university. I'll get a job." Basil, who has traveled to many European countries, will tour the U.S. with his mother for six weeks after he leaves Hastings next summer and before he returns to Germany. He says he docs not think about what else he wants to do while he's here so he won’t be disappointed. Until then, he’ll continue to en­ joy the different life here. "I like it here. It's great!" he says. "I like everything!" Intermediate District is seeking special need kids Barry Intermediate School District has launched a search for children who may be in need of services provided in special education classes. The search is called “Project Find." and it is being conducted by the Barry Intermediate School District. Special education services are provided al no cost to the recipient, and arc available to persons between birth and their 26th birthday, providing that they have not received a high school diploma or completed a normal course of study. Special services are available to the mental­ ly, orthopedically or physically impaired, emotionally impaired, visually impaired, speech and language impaired, severely multiply impaired, and learning disabled. Special education services arc designed to help students develop to their fullest potential, lhe student's disability is evaluated by a group of specialists, which may include a jaychologist. u social worker, teacher consul­ tant, occupational and physical therpaist. speech therapist, and other qualified specialists. Anyone who has-or knows of- a child with a disability tht may interfere with educational performance is urged to call the ISD office at 945-9545. LPN OFFICE NURSE Part-Time Position Send Resume to... LPN Office Nurse GENERAL DELIVERY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 Rowland Hall to head newly-formed Hastings Metal Trading Company Dean Rhoads, founder and Chairman of Worldmark, announced a reorganization within the Worldmark Home Products Group. Rowland Hall, formerly president of Hastings Aluminum Company in Haslings. has been named president of the newly-formed Hastings Meial Trading Company. Jon Cana­ day. formerly the vice president of sales and marketing for Haslings Aluminum, is prmoted to president of Hastings Buildin*: Products c Mr. Rhoads explained "the Worldmark Home Product Group has experienced such as dynamic growth during the past two and a half years that we are now a major consumer of aluminum within our industry. With the establishimcnt of Hastings Metal Trading wc will focus the purchase of our total re- BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular video cassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. 18. “Playboy Centerfold 3" (Karl-Lori mar) 19. “Whitney Houston, The Number 1 Video Hits” (MusicVision) 20. “Gone With the Wind" (MGM-UA) VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. "Jane Fonda's New Workout" (Kari-Lorimar) 2. "The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 3. “Alien" (CBS-Fox) 4. "Kathy Smith’s Body Basics" (JCI) 5. "Alice in Wonderland' (Disney) 6. “The Music Man" (Warner) 7. “Jane Fonda's Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 8. "Amadeus' (HBO-Cannon) 9. “Out of Africa" (Universal) 10. “Gung Ho' (Paramount) 11. "Back to the Future" (MCA) 12. "Pinocchio" (Disney) 13. "Jane Fonda's Prime Time Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 14. “Casablanca" (CBS-Fox) 15. “Winnie lhe Pooh and the Honey Tree" (Disney) 16. “Young Sherlock Holmes" (Paramount) 17. “Kathy Smith's Ultimate Video Workout" (JO) VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. “Out of Africa" (MCA) 2. "Gung Ho" (Paramount) 3. “Murphy's Romance" (RCA-Columbia) 4. “Spies Like Us" (Warner Bros.) 5. "Iron Eagle" (CBS-Fox) 6. “Young Sherlock Holmes" (Paramount) 7. "The Jewel of the Nile" (CBS-Fox) 8. “Back to the Future" (MCA) 9. “Jagged Edge" (RCA-Columbia) 10. "Quicksilver" (RCA-Columbia) 11. "The Hitcher" (Thom-EMI-HBO) 12. 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From Time to Time by.-Esther Walton Local resident on Homecoming court What Irving Charlton wanted Mom of lhe readers of this column know “ss"c“lcd «■<•> Charlton Park for a period of about 15 )care The •ssocuuon Maned with the death of irv,™ Charlton in 1963 and continued until 19788 Ounng thu time. □ frcqucrl comment was !f Ih'"g or another was done Irving Charlton would turn over in his grave, so as this writer is a rescacher as well as a writer, this week's column will give lhe readers the purpose and goals of Irvin. Charlion s Charlton Park, as it was reported in the Banner from 1932 to 1941. The firs reference to Irving Charlton and ^ug°"lLr|93?Cn k"°Wn “ lnd'a" Ij',dlnS "‘™n? ,Ch*r*on “ «* >>»ner of that delightful place near the outlet of Thomapplc Lake known as Indian Landing... This place had a village not far from the landing and used to have council meetings there. Once there was a mission and a school house near the lan­ ding. Mr. Charlton wishes to get further historical facts concerning Indian Landing He invites all old settlers of this vicinity especially those who knew anything about the early history of Indian Landing to meet at that place next week... bring own picnic dinners and spend the day." B.rry County, during the 1930s got in­ terested in “tourist parks" as a way lo attract people to the County. Yankee Springs Recrea­ tional Area and Tydcn Park were both created in the 1930s and early 1940s. On Oct. 22. 1936, the County Board of Supervisors voted that Chairman Wotring select a committee of three to look into the matter of a county tourist park. This was the beginning of Charlton Park. For on Dec. 12. 1936. this notice ap­ pears in the Banner. "Irving Charlton has 210 acres known as ‘Indian Landing*... makes a generous offer to the County.." The county was quick to accept for on Dec. 17, 1936. this article was on page one. "Board of Supervisors accepts Offer made by Irving Charlton... agree to erect a building for the purpose of establishing a county museum. Appoint Irving Charlton caretaker... net income from all concessions at lhe park to be used for the maintenance of the park and museum. The details were reported in the Dec. 24, 1936 issue." Mr. Charlton expressed “a willingness to give (his large and valuable) collection to the County tp be.pbicifdjnjhe county museum on conditions that they Shall 'be ~ properly displayed, cared for and protected." The agreement stated that “Mr. Charlton be ap­ pointed grounds superintendent of said park...’’; “That Barry County agrees to develop the park..."; “That Barry County agrees to erect a suitable building for the pur­ pose of etablishing a museum...": That all concessions will be approved by the board, (and)... any and all income from the same be used for the development of the park and museum." Also within the same article is Charlton’s hopes (hat “structures resembling the old log schcxdhouse and mission church be built... and there be provided in it old lime chairs, tables. Fireplace, bedsteads, and the spinning wheel of that early day." It seems the museum was on its way. for on March 4. 1937 this article appeared: "Many relics are being offered (to Charlton Park). Mr. Kingscott and Architect visited the Park and made sketches of what would be the proper development." The article mentions “Indian Trail." tourist cabins, ball Field, year-round assembly, an excellent museum to be developed. By July of that year Charlton arranged for an Early Set­ tlers Picnic and planned to have demonstra­ tions of spinning, weaving and the use of a grain cradle and the hewing of logs and timber. At the picnic he had a display of “old­ time relics, housed in a tent at Charlton Park.” The Bradley Indians were invited (and came) to dance and play ball. Charlton had also started a ball team that played and won as many as they lost. The big thing was 23 picnic tables were available for the event. The Old Settlers and Pioneer Picnic u. ited with the Barry County Centennial and Archie McDonald (later a circuit judge) was chair­ man. W.W. Potter was the speaker. Nearly 100 Indians showed up and “3.000 enjoyed the picnic.” With only 23 picnic tables that must have been fun. In the fall of that year Charlton held a motorcycle race on Oct. 10. The admission was 25 cents a person — a considerable amount of money in those days when the in­ come tax service reported in 1938 only 339 Barry County persons earned over S800 in the park in a year. But Charlton did levy admis­ sion charges for the park. In 1938. a “special park committee of the Board of Supervisors and the park commis­ sion" made plans for further improvements most of them were for picnic purposes, to im­ prove the bathing beach, stoves, playground facilities, and the stone restrooms, to make the park attractive foi picnics, parties and reunions. By this second year Charlton was charging for the ball games and the old settlers picnic. He reported on Oct. 20. 1936 that the store brought in S322.54 and the ball games and old settler picnic brought in $105.26. He also averaged that the total attendance was 20,000 persons that summer. He made a plea for his museum, reminding the board they had pro­ mised it. A committee was set up with the hopes that some "WPA project money would be available and could be used for permanent construction." None of those plans worked out. The next year Charlton held lhe pioneer picnic and several hundred attended. An address was given by Dean Davenport and Charles Wciscrt. In 1940 a committee was appointed to help with the pioneer picnic planning, whatever the committee did, no one knows, for no picnic was held that year. One incident gave some impetus to the pro­ motion of the museum. The daughter of Slocum Bunker was exhibiting the tools used by him in the Banner window. She made the comment “If there was a permanent collec­ tion of historical objects in Hastings, I would be glad to add this to it. Perhaps the historical museum in Lansing would be interested in Irving Charlton promptly informed the reading public that a museum was supposed to be built. So. during August of 1940 there was a flurry of activity to get the supervisors to go ahead with their agreement. Finally petitions were signed and turned jn to the supervisors in October, stating a mu&'um ought to be built. The supervisors answer is not printed in the paper, but later remarks indicate they did not have enough tax money to spend on a museum. The fourth annual pioneer picnic was again held in 1941 with Kim Siegler speaker and again it was well-attended. In the fall, Charlton tried another tack to raise money for the museum. He asked the Board of Super­ visors if he could grow crops and sell them to help lhe money situation, they agreed. The amount raised is not known. Irving Charlton gave the County of Barry his land in 1936, with the hopes that through the county taxing system, a museum would be built. Five years later, it remained still a hope. From every article and every bit of infor­ mation gathered over the last fifteen years, these facts stand out: Mr. Charlton wanted to preserve and display artifacts in a museum building or buildings. He wanted to reconstruct old buildings on the grounds. He did charge for some uses in the park. Not everything, but he did levy admission fees when he felt it necessary to carry out certain activities for public benefit. His devotion in getting a museum building constructed was heroic. His efforts frustrated by the by the luck of money from the Board of Supervisors, who kept putting him off. Mr. Charlton wanted the museum to belong to the people of Barry County. To further this concept, he did not charge for persons to visit the museum. He did have a very prominent sign t ski ng for donations. He wanted e’.cryunc in Barry County to own and par­ ticipate in the ownership, this is why he wanted tax monies to be expended on behalf of the museum and park. Some Indians joined the festivities at the annual Pioneer Picnic in the early days of Charlton Park. Jodi Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Miller. 1602 North Broadway. Hastings, was chosen as junior class attendant in the 1986 Homecoming Court al Nonh Cen­ tral College Candidates for the 1986 Homecoming festivities at the independent liberal arts col­ lege were selected by popular vote of the stu­ dent body. The 1986 Homecoming activities are pan of the College s celebration of its 125th anniversary. Homecoming was celebrated (kt. 4. North Central College was founded in I86I by The Evangelical Association of North America, a precursor of the present United Methodist Church. Today, the College has a total of 1.992 students who are enrolled in 36 undergraduate or prcprofcssional programs and an additional 116 students who arc enroll­ ed in a master of science degree program in computer science. North Central is located on a 54-acrc campus in the heart of Naperville. Jodi Miller Families sought to host exchange students Host Families are being sought for 25 high school students from Sweden. Norway. Den­ mark, Finland, Holland, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, France, Italy. Ecuador, Australia and Japan for the school year 1987-88 in a program sponsored by the American Inicrcullural Student Exchange (AISE). The students, age 15 through 17. will arrive in the United Stales in August 1987. attend a local high school, and return to their home countries in June 1988. The students, all fluent in English, have been screened by their school representatives in their home countries and have spending money and medical insurance. LOCAL BIRTHS— IT’S A GIRL Robert and Cindy Miller. Haslings. Sept. 16. 5:15 a.m . 6 lbs.. 1 oz. Ray and Brenda Ashcraft, in Italy, Jessica Lynn. 9 lbs.. 5'6 ozs.. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Zinger of Vermontville and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ashcraft of Nashville. Robert and Carol Wiegand, Hastings, Sept. 14, 6:57 p.m., 8 lbs., 2 ozs. Robert Wallace, Hastings, Sept. 23. 5:47 p.m., 7 lbs., 416 ozs. Jackie McDaniel and Mike Greenwait. Wayland, Sept. 22, 5:15 a.m.. 8 lbs., 4 ozs. Daniel and Debora Jackson. Clarksville, Sept. 26. 8:24 a.m., 7 lbs., 816 ozs. Terry and Brenda Noteboom. Haslings, Sept. 25, 7:16 p.m.. 7 lbs.. 1416 ozs. William and Ella Ulrich. Hastings. Sept. 25, 11:15 a.m., 8 lbs.. 14 ozs. Teresa Anders and Ronald Mapes, Nashville. Sept. 24. 9:24 a.m., 6 lbs.. 3 ozs. IT’S A BOY David and Cynthia Welker, Nashville. Sept. 29. 8:12 p.m., 8 lbs., 9V6 ozs. Patrick and Rebecca McHugh, Freeport. Sept. 29. 11:10 a.m., 8 lbs.. 1 oz. Michael and Nancy Crancr, Plainwell. Sept. 28. 6:29 a.m.. 8 lbs., 1IV6 ozs. Lori Hook. Nashville. Sept. 24. 12:49 p.m., 8 lbs., 15 ozs. Michael and Debra Desrachcrs. Nashville. Sept. 24. 8:12 a.m., 5 lbs.. 7 ozs. Frank and Beverly Baron, Caledonia. Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m., 7 lbs., 12 ozs. David and Roberta Reynolds, Cloverdale. Sept. 23. 2:49 a.m., 9 lbs., 13 ozs. Russell and Pamela Katje, Haslings. Sept. 23. 6:23 p.m., 10 lbs., 5 ozs. Host families may deduct $50 per month for income tax purposes. AISE is also seeking American High School students age 15 through 17. who would like to spend a high school year in Sweden. Norway, Denmark. Germany. Switzerland. France. 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To get immediate access to your checking and savings with 24 Hour Banking you simply... • Insert your card into the slot as shown • Punch in your secret code. Kim Seigler spoke to guests at Charlton Park during the 4th Annual Old Settlers Picnic in 1941. This was during the time when Irving Charlton was seeking funds to construct a museum. West State to Broadway MEMBER FDIC THORNAPPLE VALLEY ALL DEPOSITS INSURED UP TO 5100,000.00 �Page 8- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 9,1986 Saxons hope homecoming clash can break losing streak Undefeated teams are not the type of squads against which three-game losing streaks arc usually broken. Which is the task facing lhe slumping Haslings football team this Friday when they host a powerful Coldwater team. Mike Eastman...7 catches against Sturgis brings season total to 28. After two impressive wins to start the season, the Saxons have lost three in a row and out of sight in the 1986 Twin Valley title chase. Last week's 25-14 loss at Sturgis drop­ ped the Saxons into a fifth place lie with Al­ bion and Hillsdale. Coldwater, which has won four straight after a 6-0 opening night loss to Lumen Christi, is currently tied for first with Mar­ shall. The defending champion Redskins bumped off previously undefeated Lakeview 14-0 Saturday night to break a three-way tie for the leadership. The Saxons will be playing a team on a roll this week. Hastings Coach Jeff Simpson, whose team has lost to both Marshall and Lakeview, said he feels Coldwater is the best of the trio. "They're lhe best team in the conference," he said. "They haven't played Marshall or Lakeview yet. but they look good on film. They hit hard and are very aggressive on defense. "Basically they've been putting it to people." Statistics bear Simpson out. Coldwater has outscored its four league foes 109-19 in building its impressive 4-0 mark. But the Car­ dinals still face stiff tests against Marshall on Oct. 17 and Lakeview on Oct. 24 if the Car­ dinals are going to win all the marbles. Simpson said despite three losses, his tcamm is only a fine line away from being a bonifide contender. Even in the three defeats, statistically, the Saxons have come out on top. Last week, for instance. Hastings racked up more total yards (265-256) and had more first downs (I I-10) than Sturgis. But the same problem Haslings had a year ago — surrendering the big play at the w rong time — has come back to haunt the Saxons during the losing skein. “ft's not a case of us having problems." said Simpson. “Up to the Sturgis game wc were playing good football but coming up shy. We’re not going to panic and things aren’t lost." Simpson said with three home games in Hastings’ final four contests, the make-orbreak part of the schedule is here for his team. Beginning with Friday’s homecoming clash with Coldwater. Hastings can salvage its season, said Simpson. "The schedule is in our favor." he said. “We can make our season in the last four games." Individually, several Saxons continue to have, fine seasons. Quarterback Mike Karpin­ ski hit l3-of-23 passes for 160 yards and a touchdown against Sturgis to pad some im­ pressive season statistics. Karpinski has hit 50 passes in 88 attempts lor 803 yards and 5 touchdowns. Junior tailback Jared Carrigan rushed 21 times for 62 yards and has now run for 505 yards this year. ‘ Senior Mike Eastman has already caught 28 passes for 312 yards in five games. Elsewhere in the county Friday night. Maple Valley (3-2, 3-1) tries to remain tied for the SMAA lead when it travels to co­ leader Pennfield. The loser is all but out of the league championship picture, as no less than four SMAA teams have only one loss with three weeks remaining. Middleville (2-3. 2-2) tries to stay alive in the O-K Blue race as it travels six miles nonh on M-37 to play traditional rival Caledonia. The Fighting Scots are currently second in the league, a game ahead of the third place Trojans. Delton (3-2. 2-1) is also still alive in the KVA title picture, but must beat Galesburg this Friday in Delton. The Rams and Panthers are tied for second in the KVA. a game behind frontrunner Paw Paw. which knocked off Delton 12-0 last Friday. Slumping Lakewood (0-5) looks for its first win of the year when it hosts Pickney on Friday. Soccer team nips Harper Creek, 2-1 Skip Joppic's long goal broke a 1-1 tie late in the game and carried Hastings* soccer team to a 2-1 win over Harper Creek. The u in mixed the Saxons' record to 6-2-2. Hastings had taken a quick 1-0 first half lead on a goal by Joel Lenz, who hit the cor­ ner of the Beaver goal from 20 yards out. Harper Creek tied the score within the first 10 minutes of the second half on a controver­ sial direct kick. The game stayed that way un­ til Joppic's 40-yard boot which flew over the outstretched hands of an obstructed Harper Creek goalie. Hastings coach Doug Mcpham said tight defense was the key to the team’s fifth win in its last six outings. He pointed to Saxon fullbacks Ben Hawkins. Mark Carlson and Dave Vaughn as being the difference in lhe game. .. "Our defense was excellent," said Mcpham. "They actually kept us in lhe gamc. “They (Harper Creek) had all their fullbacks and we'd come back and they'd kick the ball away. Our offense was not productive.” Earlier in the year Hastings blanked Harper Creek 7-0 and Mcpham said his team began the gamc like it would be another walk. The lack of practice lime for cither team because of the rainy weather sort of evened out the gamc. said Mcpham. “Wc had to stop and regroup and Harper Creek was ready." said Mcpham. Hastings was scheduled to have played at Three Rivers yesterday and then the Saxons host Middleville on Oct. 13. Cross country team splits pair of matches The Hastings boys cross country team beat Albion 15-49, but lost to Coldwater 25-30 last week. Wayne Oom (16:28) finished first for Hastings. Rob Trowbridge (17:59) finished fifth. Marc Lester (18:27) seventh, Rob Stroh (18:36) eighth and Allen White (18:39) ninth for Hastings. The Saxon girls team lost to Coldwater 15-50. but won on forfeit over Albion. Deb Dukes (23:02) was Hastings' top finisher in mnth. Other placers were Sara Sweetland (23:10) 10th. Timmi Watson (23:46) llth, Evy Vargucz (24:30) 12th, and Melinda Hare (24:33) 13th. Oom also finished first in lhe Lowell Invita­ tional. Both teams placed fifth overall. The other four boys finishers were Chuck Robin­ son. Trowbridge. Lester and Stroh. The top five girls were Watson. Sweetland. Hare. Varqucz. and Cari Bradley. by Steve Veddot Weather determining grid races? secondary. On the other hand, maybe Hastings could have shaken loose a few big plays of its own and beat lhe Spartans. What is certain is that more points would have been tallied and that may or Fourth golf jamboree cancelled due to rain regional action scheduled this Friday The recent rainy weather cancelled the postponement of Monday's final Twin Valley golf jamboree and jeopardized this Friday’s regional meet scheduled for the Hastings Country Club. The Saxon golf team, currently second in the overall standings, was supposed to finish its league schedule at Sturgis on Monday but wet grounds pushed that meet back to Oct. 13. Only one point behind Lakeview in the stan­ dings. Hastings has finished first, second and second in the three previous league meets. This Friday's regional tournament is stiff scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at the Hastings Coun­ try Club despite the wet grounds, said Hastings coach Gordon Cole. The 19-team field includes favorites Forest Hills Central, Wyoming Rogers, and Lakeview and darkhorses Caledonia. East Grand Rapids and Wyoming Park. It should be an even field of teams, said Cole. •There's not that much difference between any of the top teams." he said. Hastings placed fourth in last year’s regionals, narrowly missing out on a second straight trip to the stale finals. Cole said the course should be ready hy Friday. "We took a good look at it today (Tuesday) and it has improved,” said Cole. “Il’s amaz­ ing to see how much it has improved since the rain stopped." Words for the Y’s Sports • • • at a glance There rnay be a divine hand controll­ ing the high school football league title races this fall. All the intricate coaching strategies whose formations began last spring have been tossed out the locker room window as woefully soggy fields have forced teams to change tactics over the last three weeks. Instead of determining the best way. to use their assembled 1986 talent, coaches are now scrambling for methods to counter quagmire-like field conditions. Rather than figuring which team has more talent, game outcomes boil down to who can nuke the best of a messy situation. Think about it. September's monsoon­ like weather has had a definite bearing on standings. Teams like Hastings, for example, which were unquestionably go­ ing to have dynamite passing games have been slowed by the terrible conditions. In decent weather, the Saxons scored 66 points in their first two games. Then, with the coming of the hurricane season. Hastings scored exactly 34 points over the next three games. Mere coincidence? Is it because Hastings played a weaker schedule lhe first two weeks? No way. Anybody who saw the Lakeview whitewash knows the conditions played a major part in the game’s outcome. Hastings Coach Jeff Simpson admitted afterward things would have been dif­ ferent had the field been dry — and that's been the case in several ballgames for many of the county teams this fall. Thai's not to say Hastings would have upset the state-ranked Spartans. Had the weather been suited more for football rather than ducks. Lakeview's passing game probably would have been more effectac against a depleted Saxon Hastings' Dawn Archer (12) grabs a rebound away from two Coldwater players in the Saxons’ 51-44 loss Tuesday night. may not have worked to Hastings' advantage. The weather acts as an equalizer. It handicaps the quality teams and lowers to them to the level of the mediocre squads. For instance, if a team already has a talented defensive unit, lhe weather can make them seem even more effective. Teams can stack a seven-man line against the run. daring the opposition to try to throw in the mud and slop. If a team docs possess the ability to throw the ball long, lhe conditions can erase that strength and force the team cither to run the ball or throw short. Either way. the team is forced away from what it does best. Look at the various league standings. Rarely have championships been hazier with only three weeks left on league schedules. In the Southern Michigan Athletic Association, for instance, four teams have only one loss and the entire seven­ team league is only separated by 2'A games. In the Kalamazoo Valley Association, the first four teams arc separated by a single game. In the O-K Blue, only one team re­ mains unbeaten and six of the eight teams in that league still have legitimate chances of winning the championship. Even in the usually-prcdictablc Twin Valley a fine line separates the probable league champs from the middle-of-thcpack. Hastings already is out of the title picture at I-3. but they lost by only a single touchdown to Lakeview and had one bad quarter against Marshall — two of the three best teams in the league. Really, with only a break here and there. Hastings could easily be 4-0 and looking at its first league title in seven years. The reason for all this parity? No doubt about it. it's the weather. And wc all know who controls the weather. Adult Indoor Soccer League Registrations are now being taken for the adult indoor soccer league. The program will be held in the East gym of the Jr. High on Wednesdays, starting November 5. Prcrcgistraiion is required for this activity. To register, please send your name and phone number, to Bruce Johnson. 3311 N. Johnson, Middleville. The cost for this league is $10. Registrations must be turned in no later than October 29. If you need more information call Bruce, the league coordinator at 795-7224. Mens Basketball On Tuesday, Oct. 14. at 7 p.m. in the Hastings Jr. High. Room 182. the YMCAYouth Council will be having a managers meeting for the organization of the 1986-87 Adult City League Basketball season. Each team that participated last year and wants to play in this years season, or any new teams arc encouraged to attend. Rule changes, fees for teams and league starting times will be covered at this meeting. Teams will be registered for this league on a first come first served basis. There is a limit on the number of teams that can play so attendance at this meeting is important. For more information please call the YMCA at 945-4574 Winter Volleyball League On Tuesday. Oct. 14. at 8 p.m.. there will be an organizational meeting for all teams in­ terested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Council's womens, mens, or coed winter volleyball league. The meeting will be held in the Hastings Jr. High School, room 182. Any team wishing to play must attend or send a representative to this meeting. Those unable to attend, must call the YMCA office (945-4574) before the meeting on October 14. Practice games will be held on Wednesday^ Nov. 5 and 12, from 7:30-9 p.m. League play will begin on Wednesday November 20. If you have any questions be sure to give the YMCA a call. There is a limited amount of team space, and teams will be registered on a first come first served basis. Teams will not be considered registered until rosters and fees are turned into the YMCA. Jazzercise The YMCA of Hastings is proud to an­ nounce, Jazzercise, the newest exercise pro­ gram to be introduced to Hastings. Jazzercise classes will begin on October 14 at the UAW Hall oh Woodland Street. Classes will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:15-7:15. During the week of October 14, both classes will be free as a kick off with our fall free for all!!! Jazzercise is: •The number one fitness program in the USA; •The original low impact/high intensityfitness program: •Non-competitive; •Great for men and women of all ages; •Provides physiological effects; •A fantastic approach to fitness; •Affordable. You have nothing to lose...come see why millions of people shapc-up with Jazzer­ cise... Everyone has fun. The cost for Jazzercise is $16 for 8 classes. Walk-ins may come for $3. Participants should sign up the first day. Pre-registration is not required. Remember the first week is free for all!!! Jazzercise is being taught by Cheryl Jackson. Cheryl has been expertly trained and certified by Jazzercise Inc. She is CPR cer­ tified as well as receives continuing education in all aspects of dance and exercise physiology. As a jazzercise instructor. Cheryl is trained to demonstrate modifications to app­ ly to varying fitness levels, and their teaching skills are carefully monitored to assure unifor­ mity and high quality Cheryl received her college degree from MSU in foods and human nutrition and her in­ terests continue to be in nutrition, diet and ex­ ercise- She has been a certified jazzercise in­ structor since 1985. For more information call Cheryl at 517-543-6492 . 517-543-8020 or the YMCA Hastings Fiberglass...... Lake Odessa Livestock. J&J Auto......................... Hooters............................ Sniders Satellites........... Coldwater scored the last 6 points of the first quarter to take a 4-point lead and never looked back as the Cardinals beat Hastings 51-44 in a varsity basketball game Tuesday night. Tlw loss was Hastings* third straight and the Saxons* sixth in their last seven starts. Hastings is now 2-8 overall and 2-5 in the Twin Valley. Coldwater is now 10-1 overall and 6-1 in the league. Albion and Marshall are also 6-1. Trailing 11-9, the league-leading Cardinals scored 3 straight baskets to lead 15-11 by the end of the first quarter. Hastings never got any closer, eventually losing by 7. Coldwater outscored Hastings 13-11 in the second period to lead 28-22. Led by 6 points by Tracy Heath. Hastings outpointed the visitors 12-10 in the third period to close the gap to 38-34. but Col­ dwater held a 13-10 advantage over the last 8 minutes. Hastings Coach Ernie Strong said his team didn’t play all that badly against the best team in the Twin Valley. “We played a good game, never trailing by more than eight," he said. “We enjoyed an aggressive rebounding advantage (37-28) over a taller team, but wc just couldn’t score when wc needed." Hastings hit only 32 percent from the field (18-of-57). while the Cardinals were getting a very balanced scoring attack headed by 14 points from Christie Swan. Heather Prucha and Susan Strong each had 11 pints ot lead Hastings. Heath scored 8 points and had 13 rebounds. "We played very good at times, but wc had Heather Prucha against Coldwater. (34) is fouled a few mental lapses where the press bothered us and our defensive play slipped," said Strong. "Overall the game as a whole was played well." The Saxons play Gull Lake tonight and host Hillsdale Oct. 15. Tennis team loses match, 6-1 The Hastings tennis team lost to Harper Creek 6-1 recently. Kelley Flood at first singles was the only Haslings winner In the Twin Valley tournament. Flood was second at first singles. Nancy Vitale and Kec- ly Shay were runnerup at first doubles and Kelly Schneider was third at fourth singles.. Last week the team finished sixth in the Allegan Invitational. Martha Kcsscnich and Laura Hammond won the third doubles flight. SAXON SPORTS ...next week! at 945-1574. Scoreboard YMCA-Youth Council’s Volleyball League Saxon eagers lose to league-leading Coldwater, 51-44 Womenc 5 Ink SpoB............ Spykeis - ■........ j.Ad Graphics— 12-0 Culliga’’.............. OFAU................. Variety Shoppe. McDonalds......... 10-2 10-2 • 9-3 E-Kacers.. . ■••• Vollcyhah Girls. ........ 7-5 ........ 5-7 ........ 3-9 .2-10 ...... 2-10 ...... 2-10 ...2-10 October October October October October October October 9 10-11 10 10 13 15 15 BASKETBALL at Gull Lake 5:30 TENNIS Regionals FOOTBALL Coldwater 7:30 GOLF Regionals at Hastings SOCCER Middleville .. 6’30 BASKETBALL Hillsdale 5:oo CROSS COUNTRY at Marshall........... 5;oo p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 9,1986 — Page 9 Bowling Results Mfg. Co. League M8 V'k"’g " 96' Ch"'"" ««»" Ike 70MaCt"nC R™>'1' ?4, Leftovcrs S6- Of... ->u “nd S'ri<5 ’ B Marcinkew.cz w So' o S?‘Wly 222 iM- M O'Donnell R. Dawe 548. D. Edwards 223-540. D. Enders 201-530. K Bushee 520, B Liv­ ingston 519.1. Smith 203-513. F. Huey 506. Wednesday League October 1 Hair Care Center 15-5. Allien s & Assoc. *n 12-8. Mace s Pharmacy 11-9. Varney s Stables 10-10. M&M's 10-10 Gillonk Const. 9-11. Friendly Home Faroes 9-11 Handy's Shirts 9-11. Delong s Bait & Tackle 9-l|. Lifcsyles 7-13. Nashville Locker 6-14. High Games and Series - S. VanDenburg 561. L. Elliston 193-524. O. Gillons 194-501 N. Wilson 191-492. B Miner 189-487. m' Brimmer 176-453. F Schneider 194-467, L. Yoder 197, B Vrogindeway 182. K. Becker 184. S. Breitner 160. M Garrett 166. D. Gowan 155. C. Trumbull 158. V. Slocum 166. D. Long 167. D. Bums 171. G. Burg 155. J. Sanlnoccncio 142. A. Welton 157. B Joppic 157. S. Beck 150, I. Clark 145, N. Houghtalin 144. Wednesday League September 24 Hair Care 14-2. Allien's & Assoc. 10-6 Mace's Pharmacy 9-7. Art Meade 9-7 Varney's Stables 9-7. Gillon's Const. 8-8.' MAM's 8-8. DeLong's Bail A Tackle 8-8. Lifestyles 6-10. Friendly Home Panics 6-10 Handy's Shins 6-10. Nashville Locker 3-13. High Games and Series - B Moody 235-572. T. Christopher 213-572. S VanDenburg 205-565; V. Peabody 195-544 K. Hanford 194-527 (first 500 ever). K Becker 192-510. D. Svoboda 197-495 B Blakely 212-189. J. Gardner 193-483, N. Hummel 172-473. L Bamum 198-492 L DeLong 169-t67. F. Schneider 176. D. Gowan 169442. C. Klein 169,J. Sanlnocencto 146, T. Soya 161. M. Dull 166. M. Hall 169. N. Houghtalin 150. N. Wilson 170 L Johnson 150. P. Castleberry 188. B Hathaway 198, B Joppic 155. P. Fredericson 151. G Burg 160. Tuesday Mixed Hastings Fiber Glass 14-6; Lewis Realty 14-6; Marsh's Refrigeration 14-6; Neil’s Restaurant 1044-944: Unprcdictables 10-10 Hastings City Bank 10-10; Riverbend Travci 10-10; Formula Realty 9-11; Moore Sales 8-12: Hallifax Snowplowing 744-1244: Floral Deisgn 7-13; C & J's 6-14. High Game and Series Men • F. Hayes 200; J. Hines 184; D. Rulhruff 198-505; M Norris 511; D. Hoffman 180-523; D. Castelein 216; R. Eaton 203-510; I. Eaton 199; N. Sinclair 178483; D. Tolles 180-515; W. Hass 173; D. Daniels 207-620; J. Woods 184; D. Grinnell 169400; G. Hause 209-561. High Game and Series Women - V Langford 152; I. Ruthruff 163435; J. Everett 189; P. Cullers 177429; J. Blough 147: B Wilkins 179496; L. Morey 159414. Splits Converted - N. Sinclair 6-7; J. Woods 5-7-10; 4-5-7; 7-9: T. Martinez 4-7-10; D. Grinnell 5-7. Sunday Night Mixed Hooter Crew 1444-544; Unprcdictables 13-7; K & M Asphalt 13-7; Alley Cats 12-8; Family Force 12-8; Big Four 10-10; Toads 104; Ma’s & Pa's 944-1044; Really Roltens 9-11; A-Team 9-11; Something Natural 9-7; Chug-a-Lugs 844-1144; White Lightning 844-1145; Pin Busters 844-1145; Quality Spirits 8-12; Hot Shots 8-12; Elbow Benders 744-1244; Gutterdusters 6-14. High Game and Series Women - L. Tilley 212-560; D. Snyder 206-580; J. Ogden 182; K. Kelley 180; B. Behmdt 161; P. Turtles 155; J. Ogden 151; D. Blough 150; V. Miller 140; L. Kelley 136. High Game Men - M. Tilley 247-632; R. Blough 247-606; M. Snyder 214-591; K. Stahl 204-543; B Manz 200; R. Snyder 197; C. Tumes 193; D Stamm 191; R. Ogden 188; C. Haywood 182; C. Wilson 177; D. Ogden 173; B. Joppic 172; K. Hamlin 172; R Ward 166; E. Behmdt 165; W. Robins 159. Thurvdav Midnight Mixed Rnhk • Middvilla Lanes 2 Plus 1 17-3; Brer's 14-6; Spare Us Me & The Guvs 1144-844; The Tenmnalors 11-9; Middvilla Vice9-11; H.M.F.l.C.9-11- P.W.K 9 11; Who Cares 8-12; No Names 8-12; Echo 6-14; I Give Up 544-1444. High Games and Series Men - D. Manm 209-570; W Morgan 208-544; S. Sherman 195-533: J. Fagcr 509; S. Miller 200. High Games and Series Women - M- . Bowlerettes Pionr»i»r a intUs Riverview Grocery 11-9 10-10 D P/nF,?C"'s 'O'4-9*: Gutter Dus er; M^ical Ca„ J'T Flex Fah l0'l°i Thursdav A.M. Lilly, Alley 14; M & M's 1344; Gillons Const. 12; Hummers II; Mode O’Day IL Irene s 11; Slow Pokes 9; Bosleys 9; Keelers Apt. 9; Provincial 8; Leftovers 7; D & S ■rkim ™ l,7; B >nd Series - L. Elliston rk • ; S VanDenburg 233-592 T Christopher 185-531. ’OTUl 174. High Series and Games - S. VanDenBurg 211-603; M. Stcinbrechcr 153-440; O. Kv-fo0”''""1 ’M Du"4IO; L' Tnu”- Gillons 169-486. G. Purdum converted 6-7 split. its bypass mortality rare stemmed mainly from doctors' willingness to operate on gravely who underwent coronary bypass surgery in 1984, a Detroit newspaper reported Steinhauer, chief of staff. Sunday. Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and procedures led to a decline in Henry Ford's mortality rate to 122 percent in 1985 aol Northern Michigan Hospitals in Petoskey 6.5 percent so far this year, he said. ill patients, said Dr. "We are being more restrained in tte use of surgery as a last resort," Steinhauer said. "It is possible we did take people (to said. PUBLISHERS OF THE REMINDER AND HASTINGS BANNER 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings • Ph. 945-9554 Or are settling down for your golden years... whom) we should have said, 'Your disease Mercy Hospital in Muskegon and is intractable, and the evidence that the in Kalamazoo outcome of surgery is likely to be favorable is not good enough to justify Medical Borgess Center reported bypass deaths among patients that nearly were according to twice a the Free rate, national Press computer analysis of federal Medicare records. that.’" Northern Michigan Hospitals also has taken steps to reduce its bypass death rate, The average death rate for Medicare said Dr. Nicholas Bosch, a heart surgeon patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery nationwide was 5.47 percent in there. The hospital's 1985 death rate was 12.3 pircent, the Free Press said. the latest year for which federal * In 1984 and 1985, we had a high statistics were available, the Free Press proportion of people with unstable angina, That percentage represented 3,166 congestive heart failure and serious other 1984, said. deaths among 57,804 bypass procedures on medical problems," Bosch said. "In the Medicare patients, it said. year previous, I did 120 of these in a row was 22.7 percent at Memorial Hospital in without a death. “We're not operating on those high-risk Ind., lhe newspaper said. patients anymore," Bosch said. “They'll The highest bypass death rate nationwide South Bend, Twenty-seven of 119 Medicare patients died there in 1984, according to the study Coronary bypass surgery is meant to improve the blood supply to muscle tissue in the heart Segments of vein are taken ranked eighth nationwide, with 11 of 65 from the patient's leg and are sewn in place bypass o4frations, 16.9 or percent, to carry blood around portions of coronary arteries blocked by fat and tissue deposits. resulting in death, the Free Press said. At Northern Michigan Hospitals, ranked More than 200,000 bypass surgeries ninth nationwide, nine of 54 died, or 16.7 percent; at Mercy, five of 47, 10.8 percent; were performed in 1985 in the United States, and 30 percent of that total and at Borgess, 16 of 151, 10.6 percent, involved Medicare patients, the Free Press the newspaper said. Officials at each of the hospitals said said. bypass death rates were higher The Hastings undergo medical therapy" instead. Henry Ford led Michigan hospitals and of 647 U.S. hospitals. their Everything you need in wedding supplies... from invitations to candles 610509 Subsequent restrictions on bypass reported 1984 death rates among Medicare J-AD GRAPHICS 00322065 Bruce patients that were nearly three times the national average, the Detroit Free Press Your wedding plans should start at... Whether you've got a growing young family... STUDY: Two Michigan Hospitals among 10 with highest coronary death DETROIT (AP) _ Two Michigan 173; N B8 B mvT. WK,brook l7,; B Maker Smhn 1M; K '«= M Machine 5V4. • High Games - M. Snyder 198; P. Godbcy 160; S. Mogg 164; G Purdum 175; P Hamilton 166; R. Mize 155; A. Eaton 162: A. Allen 169; R. Girrbach 167; B. Moody Health Briefs in death rates among Medicare patients 177; R. Kuempel 167; D. Larsen 201; C. Wilcox 167; D. Snyder 188-539; L. Rulhruff 164; P. Dakin 177; H Hewitt 183; I. Ruthruff 171; F. Ruthruff 179; W. Hull 167; D. Weltzer 161; D. Murphy 175; B. Anders 166; M. Wystrom 193; J. Solmes 180; V. Carr 163. Splits Converted - C. Jenkins 5-7; M. Westbrook 6-10. Pager 166: B. Morgan 145. Thursdays Angels McDonalds 19-5; Stefanos 18-6; Lithe Brown Jug 11-13; Pennock Hospital 9-15; Formula Realty 8-16; Hastings City Bank 7-17. High Games and Series - T. Loftus 149; B. Cuddahee 219-552; L. Watson 165; T Daniels 198-516; J. Blough 174; L. Hutchins 165; C. Tolger 152; S. Dickenson 150; C. Dawe 166; K. Winick 178. hospitals ranked in the top 10 nationwide Monday Mixers D Hubbcl AAA 16-4; Realty World-Hause 14-6; Dewey 's 13-7; Circle Inn 13-7; River­ bend 12-8; Bob s Restaurant 12-8; Art Meade 11-9; Girrbach's 11-9; Hastings Bowl 10-10; Michclob 10-10: Valley Realty 9-11; Cinders Drugs 9-11; Trowbridge 9-11; Hallifax Lawn 8-12; Mexican Connexion 8-12; Hastings Flowers 8-12; Sir N Her 5-15. High Games and Series - B. Vrogindewev However, separate studies by the National Institutes of Health and the found because their elderly patients were more Veterans Administration gravely ill and because surgeons were more willing to operate on patients with significant differences in survival rates between patients undergoing the surgery little chance of survival. Two consultants who examined Henry other Ford Hospital's procedures determined that newspaper said. techniques, THIS SPACE SPONSORED BY - Pennock Health & Fitness Center 1009 W. 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I I I I I I Send my subscription to: NAME _______________________________________________________________ ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________________ CITY STATE ------------------------ ZIP -----------------------Enclosed Is my poyment for: $11.00 Barry County $14.50 Othor Areas $9.00 Students (9 Months) $13.00 Surrounding Countlos Allegon. Calhoun, talon. Ionic. Kalamazoo. Kami) OR CALL ... 948-8051 FOR MORE INFORMATION! P.O. Box B, Hastings, Michigan 49058 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 9,1986 Drug abuse advice given to parents DRUG ABUSE: Continued from page 1 "But that means more money and more people in order to do the job effectively." he says. "A uniformed officer is like a brass band trying to sneak up on somebody . " Like the county sheriff s department, which has suffered severe budget cuts over the past two years, the city "doesn’t have enough manpower to chase dogs, much less go after druggies." Chief Steinfort declares. Mark Steinfort Downtown targeted Like Steidte. Steinfort is a tell man. who is more than a link disgruntled with the "dirthags involved in the local drug community The destructive activities of some of the town s drug users and rowdies - including harassment of shoppers and the breaking of storefront windows - have pul the pressure ™ lo “dean up" the downtown area mo'4 etenS"tsV,"g bUSi'KSS °f iU While Steinfort has taken measures such as instituting downtown foot patrols to help the situation, it is far from solved D>cKhZlry ,awy7and HaM,n*s rc’,dcnI uick dte Shuster. one of two judges nresidino over Bjny-Eaton judieJriS^ ’ sh.vUE ‘’2fndfr’ “* <town,ou" hoodlums judder when they hear Shuster is trying their ing cigarettes, or doing drugs. But. hc says, "it’s not just the stoners on the comer doing drugs. Il’s the preppies inside, too. Drugs are everywhere." More and more, the drug of choice is alcohol, school officials say. Forty percent of the students in high school use alcohol regularly, according to recent studies. Results of alcohol and drug use can be tragic. Last year, the senior related, two car loads of students playing cat and mouse were in­ jured when the cars crashed. One of the drivers, a teenage girl, was killed. Occupants of both cars were drinking, hc said. Statistics are staggering when alcohol is in­ cluded in the ranks of drug use. "Nine out of 10 students will have experimented with alcohol or drugs by the time they graduate." Dave Chaddcrdon. head of Barry County Substance Abuse Services, says. “Ten percent of our teenagers have a severe problem with alcohol or drugs. That’s enough to call what’s happening an epidemic." Chaddcrdon quoted a 1984 National In­ stitute of Drug Abuse study, which states that 62 percent of high school seniors queried ad­ mitted having tried an illegal drug at least once. Usually the drug was marijuana. And usually the first experience with drugs was in junior high. "I started in elementary school," the high school senior says. “Five or six of us would go out behind the school and get high." "Probably 90 percent of the kids in high school do it (drink or take drugs) on weekends." hc says. "It’s nothing for somebody to be high at school." School administrators tired of students tak­ ing up in the parking lot in front of the high school put a halt to loitering in the parking lot and hired a security guard to police the grounds and keep outsiders away. "But one person can’t cover the whole high school." the senior says, and students have been seen puffing on a joint just around the comer from the security guard. Last winter, when a 23-year-old man was convicted of sdlmg cocaine in Tydcn Park Shuster threw the book al him", sentencing l4n’offel^enUX"n“n’ lltoW*ble Pr'5"n ,L ’c Another youth. 20 years old with a history >n of downtown prooicm . Shuster maintained and a crime dial normally would haveinto rated a year pin> the ^ntyjmt turned tnsteud In the last 15 years wc have seen the drat? PJoNem grow and become epidemic. " Judge cliS dculePr dun"g «"'<t"dng of the co­ in t" W>lk! “f lifc-«" •" economic stratas. have been suckered in to the whole dreg culture by the massive money interests distributer15 deP'"d Up°" 'hc We see hC in mOS the 'court system people who - mureeV obv,ousl > »mble Penmes murderers, rapists. Certainly standing side b> '“*0 with them is lhe dreg peddler " . SM?7 h“ £=come famoui ■" dm halls of lhe Michigan Court of Appeals Court per sonitel did a study on him. he announced one day dunng a criminal “motion day" "They *“Klcl '*s,85 Percent of the time." he an ~~nced gleefully. He was surprised hewd dw be had been inside the guiSZXX 15 percent of the time. Shusters partner in the Barry-baton judicial circuit. Hudson E. Dem,ng. also has die reputation for maintaining a hard line agairut dreg dealers, and police in the county sing both the judges’ praises. Rehabilitation desired over in juvenile court, societal retribution against dreg sellers and users is tempered by a policy that aims al rehabilitation. ’ Increasingly, the child who used lo be just a car thief is now a car thief and a dreg user court administrator Bob Nida says ’ .r^^Xof^sudS!.«^ blcms. Nida says. r . As a result, the staff is continually updalmg its knowledge of the problem. Nida u^md looking for new ways to deal with it. Many juvenile offenders are referred for treatment to Barry County Substance Abuse Sen ices located upstairs from the juvenile court. Nida says, i " Lamdy pro­ blem. he says. ‘We try to gel the whole hrm^tnyolved in counseling and support But juvenile court serve is alsoas plagued by mones worries, and cteft a - jX™ to every kid with difficulty in the county. maintains. 7 " Nida “ A recent request by Nida to reopen Mitchell " loc*Juvenile treatment facility, was turned down by the Barry County Board of Commissioners, who say lack of federal revenue sharing money this past year has put °n Ih'm ~ * complaint being heard from many local municipalities these days. If funds allow. Nida can send lhe juveniles to "drug rehab centers". The rale of recidivism, or re-entry into the dreg culture after dreg treatment, is high, however "Most people 1 know that have been lo rehabilitation centers are right back into it when they get hack." a Haslings High School senior says. Drug use "the norm ” At Hastings High School, drinking and smoking dope is accepted as pan of the norm, the senior says, and drugs can be found in abundance. "I’ve seen marijuana, hash, opium, co­ caine. speed, acid. I’ve seen a person come up -All kinds of parents can nave a child with a drug problem." Dave Chaddcrdon. director of Barry County Substance Abuse Services, says. "It’s not limited by social class or how healthy emotionally the parents are." "Ninety percent of the young people in America will use drags before graduating from high school. A majority will use them regularly — once a week or so. They’ll go to a party, drink a couple of beers. to the high school with 100 joints that were gone in two or three days.” In the morning, before the first bell, at least 20 students can be seen milling around the far edge of the building, hc says. They arc smok­ DanaSteidle Saying no "Our best hope is an educated, informed, self-confident generation of kids able to say no." Chaddcrdon says. To that end. Hastings Schools have in­ stituted a kindergarten through 12th grade health education curriculum to help students identify and cope with a "drug-filled world ’. Junior high programs designed to increase a student's self-esteem and high school drug education programs put on through Substance Abuse Services have already been in place. "In the past year and a half I’ve seen a remarkable increase in the effectiveness with which (area) agencies and schools respond to substance abuse." Chaddcrdon says. "School officials, agency personnel, juvenile authorities — all arc cooperating in working together." ' I still admire the majority of kids." former Hastings High Principal Robert VanderVecn says. "They have a heck of a lot more temptation these days than they used to and yet most still stay away from it (drugs)." Those who don’t stay away. Vanderveen maintains, are "emulating adult society." The high school senior agrees. "A good share of the teachers drink." the high school senior says. “The kids go out and drink and smoke marijuana. Which is worse? "I don’t think anything can be done about it." the senior says of the problems of drug abuse. "To stop drugs coming into the high school you'd have to stop all the drugs coming into Hastings." Also, hc says, peer pressure remains on the side of continued drug use. "Getting high is not a personal choice." hc explains. "It’s more or less a group choice. If you walk into a room and everybody’s bummed out. you're going to be bummed out. If you walk into a room where everyone’s happy, you’re going to be happy.” Or smoke dope. Or pop a pill. ' 'The drug problem is worse than most peo­ ple can imagine." Detective Steidle says. "A lot of people tend to want to close their eyes and ignore we have a problem." "I would think that a lot of people don’t want to accept the fact that their children are the ones that arc possibly involved with drugs." he says. Parents can help "Be aware." Chaddcrdon advises parents. "Take steps to prevent it happening to your own children. Push for funding for prevention and treatment programs. And support better enforcement efforts." Chaddcrdon remains optimir'ic. "There’s always things you can point to and say ’you could do this better’. But I think things arc mov ing in the right direction. Peo­ ple are beginning to recognize that they have to do something." “Most children are intro­ duced to chemical addition via caffeine and sugar.” Drug information available FREE By Mary Warner and The Associated Press A handbook on how to expel the drag pro­ blem from the nation’s schools can be obtain­ ed by calling the U.S. Department of Educa tion toll-free. 1-800-624-0100 or writing to "Schools Without Drags." Pueblo. Colo 81009 The handbook, according to Secretary of Education William J. Bennett, is a response to Americans who understand the seriousness of the drag problem and have asked what steps they can take to protect their children. "The book is addressed to adults," Bennett said. "Of course, children should say no. but adults have to help them say no." The secretary conceded that the handbook is "not a quick fix. This isn't magic." But. hc said, "wc point to examples that work. We point to situations where someone looking at them might have just gone into despair and said there’s nothing wc can do schools where 60 or 70 percent of the kids were using drags, but schools where they managed to get the use down to 15 or 20 percent." Bennett said use of drags, including alcohol, is "the most serious threat to the health and well-being of our children. The problem cuts across class lines and gcograhic boundaries. Bennett said. "In some schools, drag deals at lunch are common. In others, intruders regularly enter the building to sell drags to students. Even schools with strict drag policies on paper do not always en­ force them effectively." The handbook "tells how drag use starts, how it progresses, and how it can be iden­ tified. Most important, it tells how it can be stopped, ' hc said. The booklet is aimed at educators, parents and students themselves, laying out basic facts about drags, providing a detailed explanation of educators' rights to search students for drags and suspend or expel offenders, and listing tell-tale signs of drag use. The handbook capsulizcs how several schools, including Atlanta's Northside High School and Eastsidc High School in Paterson. N.J., have turned the corner on drags, and it spells out a 12-point "plan for achieving schools without drags." Among the recommendations: -A comprehensive drag prevention cur­ riculum that starts in kindergarten and runs through grade 12; -Clear rales and strong enforcement of them; -Involving the local police in all aspects of drug prevention, including education and enforcement. The handbook offers a list of resources for parents and others, and provides a layman's guide to the drag pharmacopeia, with ex­ planations of what drags look like and a list of their aliases. Cocaine, for instance, is describ­ ed as a white crystalline powder that goes by such names us “coke, snow, flake, white blow, nose candy. Big C. snowbirds (and) lady." Marijuana looks like "dried parsley" and also is known as weed, grass, pot. reefer, dope, Mary Jane, Sinsemilla. Acapulco Gold and Thai Sticks. The handbook says 41 percent of 1985 high school seniors reported they smoked mari­ juana in the last year, and 13 percent had used cocaine. "According to one study, students using marijuana were twice as likely to average D’s and F’s as other student." it says. "The decline in grades often reverses when drug use is stopped." "Research shows that drag use among children is 10 times more prevalent than parents suspect...This leads (many students) to believe that they can use drags with impuni­ ty." it says. Parents can help by not using drugs themselves, and demonstrating right and wrong through personal example, it suggests. It advises schools to conduct anonymous surveys and consult with the police to identify the extent of the drag problem, and to let the community know the results in plain language. It suggests schools require students to sign agreements to abstain from drugs as a condi­ tion for participating in sports and other activities. "We know what works." it concludes. "We know that drag use can be stopped. But wc also know that defeating drags is not easy...It is time to join in a national effort to achieve schools without drugs." Copies of the booklet are being sent to schools nationwide, including the five school districts serving Barry County. For more information on drug abuse parents can contact the follow ing agencies: -Barry County Substance Abuse Services 220 W. Court Street. Hastings. Mi . 4905g' 616-948-4866 -National Clearinghouse for Drue Inf mation. P.O. Box 416. Kensington u i 20795. I-800-63K-2<M5. ’ Wd -Michigan Substance Abuse Information Center. 925 E. Kalamazoo St.. Lansing. Mi 48912 517-482-9902. —H.E.L.P. of America. 2460 Lemoine Ave.. Fort Lee. NJ 07624. I-800-631-1596. -Parent Resources Institute for Drug Education (PRIDE). Georgia Slate Universi­ ty. University Plaza. Atlanta. Ga 30303. I-8OO-24I-9746. -National Council on Alcoholism. 12 West 21st St.. NY. NY 10010, 212-206-6770. -Students Against Driving Drank (SADD), contact your local high school Drug info needed in elementary "There arc. however, things parents can do to minimize the risk of their sons or daughters having a drug or alcohol problem." Chaddcrdon recommended that parents read the b»x»k "Raising Drug-Free Kids in a Drug-Filled World" by William Mack Perkins and Nancy McMurtrie-Perkins. Sum­ marizing some of the book’s advice. Chaddcr­ don said: "The first thing parents can do is be aware that early drug use is a matter of decision, and tnat as a parent you have the power to in­ fluence that decision. "Develop an understanding of why kids use drugs. They use them because their friends arc doing it. Because their heroes do it — football and baseball players do it. "Television, movies and music glamorize il. "Kids do it to feel like an adult. "And they do it out of defiance just because it’s forbidden. "It’s important for the parents to remember how they felt when they were their children's age. Think in lhe frame of reference of the child and what’s important to him or her. "You can begin early in the child's life to minimize the risk of drug addiction in your children. "Minimize the medications your children use — medications like cold remedies, aspirin, etc. Only use them when your child really needs them. "Try to avoid contact by your child with mood-altering chemicals like caffeine and nicotine. Pop. chocolate, other junk foods — they all contain an overload of sugar and caf­ feine. Most children arc introduced to chemical addictions via caffeine and sugar. "Provide good nutrition to your children and encourage them'to exercise and develop good health habits. "As your child reaches the fifth grade, you need to prepare him or her to enter a dragfilled world. "Talk to your child about drags. Listen to what your child has to say about drags. "Respect what your children say and feel. "Set a no-usc rale. Make it clear that you xs a parent do not allow the use of drags or alcohol. "Clearly explain to your child the conse­ quences if they do use drags or alcohol, such xs being grounded, losing privileges, etc. "Help your child develop a plan to say no that takes into account the various pressures hc or she is going to lace "Help your children develop healthy alter­ native activities — sports, hobbies, clubs. “Be loving and supportive. • "If you do ull this and find out your child has tried drugs or alcohol anyway, take con­ trol of the situation. "Confront all drug and alcohol use. Don’t talk to the child w hen he or she is under the in­ fluence of the chemical - wait until hc or she is sobered up. "Then follow through with the conse­ quences you promised them would happen if they used drags. Be firm but fair. "If use continues, seek professional help — a school counselor, substance abuse services worker, your doctor. If the drag use con­ tinues. don't delay, get help "Be aware of some of the reasons why you as a parent might not seek help for a child of yours involved in drags: — Fear of being judged by family or friends or maybe fear of them finding out — Concern for your standing in the com­ munity or professional reputation — Being "too busy" to deal with the problem. — Wanting to avoid painful reactions in your children, such as them getting angry. threatening you. or attempting to make you feel guilty. — Feeling sorry for your children. "A child with a problem doesn't need sym­ pathy. hc needs a lough, loving parent to take control and ensure that the problem is addressed. "You don’t accept excuses, you don't ac­ cept guilt, you don't accept responsibility for their problem — you force the child lo lake responsibility for his own life.” Copies of the b«x>k can be obtained by writing Hazcldcn Educational Materials. Box 176, Pleasant Valley Road. Center Cit' MN 55012 or calling I-8OO-328-9OOO. Chaddcrdon said interested parents may want to attend the Third Michigan Parents Conference on Drag Awareness being held November 15 al Michigan Slate University in East Lansing. The purpose of the conference is to "assist parent, community and youth groups in that efforts to provide drag education and to mobilize communities in the fight against adolescent drag use." Cost of the conference is S40. For informa­ tion. call 1-800-622-6849 or call Chaddcrdon at 948-4866 by Kathleen Scott and the associated Press DETROIT (AP) _ The dangers of drug abuse should schools in be taught along arithmetic, says Michigan elementary with reading, the director writing of a and drug rehabilitation program for teen-agers. "One critical factor is early education during the elementary school period," said Matthew Murphy, state director of "Straight," a national non-profit group offering drug treatment for young people. Straight recently released results of a survey of 1,000 drag users aged 12-22 under rehabilitation in eight U.S. cities, including Plymouth, where the Michigan program is based. Forty-six percent of those answering the written questionnaire said they used drugs before they were 12 years old. Sixty-one percent said they used alcohol first while 30 percent said they used marijuana first. Drug education programs offered in junior high schools often come too late to prevent drag and alcohol abuse, Murphy said. He said the Michigan Straight group will offer to give drug education presentations at elementary schools in the state. He said only a few elementary schools in Michigan currently have such programs. In Barry County, various elementary schools programs are designed to institute values and encourage students to make positive decisions in all areas of their lives, in­ cluding the use of alcohol and other drugs. Most of the junior and senior high schools also have programs on drag awareness and prevention. Char Lanning of Barry County Substance Abuse Services in Hastings deals directly with the Hastings. Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg school districts regarding the use of drugs-We will have a (drag) program (in the going.” she said. "By students will have the very comprehensive schools) once it gets fifth and sixth grade, knowledge and will develop the skills of saying ’no.’ " she said. Sixty-five percent of those surveyed said they used drugs for more than a year before their parents suspected anything, and 70 percent said friends introduced them to drugs. "If parents are aware of the signs and symptoms, they’re more likely to detect it earlier arel dramatically intervene sooner and increase the prognosis for the young person," Murphy said. Sixty-three percent said they have used cocaine, an indication of the drug’s growing use, said Joanne Weber, slate community services director for Straight. "Instead of going through all lhe drugs, pot, LSD, inhalants, they have skipped that middle rox and they’re going straight to cocaine," Weber said. "We discovered that peer pressure is the big reason," she said. "This is almost universal With kids who use more drugs. The pressure to use drags is worse," she said. Straight, founded in 1976 in St. Petersburg, Fla offers adolescent drug treatment services including group and family counseling, Weber said. Kevin J. Tobias (left) and Steven P. Ostrander are accused of armed rob­ bery in the Monday hold-up of an M-43 gas station/party store. HOLDUP, continued Efforts to locate the second suspect were unsuccessful until around 4 p.m. that after­ noon. when a Shultz Road resident spotted the man and alerted police. DeMott said. The suspect was found hiding in the grass and arrested. DeMott said. "It was good police work." Sgt. Richard Barnum said of the joint cooperation between agencies. Arrested first was Steven P. Ostrander. 21. of 139 Wtxxls Trail Rd.. Delton. Later ap­ prehended wxs Kevin J. Tobias. 22. of 770 Prichardvillc Rd.. Hastings. Both were arraigned in Barry County District Court Tuesday on charges of armed robbery , a possible life offense. Ostrander was also charged with possessing a firearm while in the commission of a felony. Bond was set at $55,000 for Ostrander and $50,000 for Tobias. An October 14 preliminary exam will be held for both men. Ostrander and Tobixs arc currently serving probation for prior felony convictions, they told District Court Magistrate Glen Staup. Owner of lhe convenience store, Virginia Todd. said she had just returned from picking up her mail and was sorting through it at the checkout counter when a man wearing camouflage pants, a hrown leather jacket and a motorcycle helmet walked into the store, which is located on M-43 north of Cloverdale. "He went toward the back of the store, then he came hack up front, look a sack and a gun out of his coat, and said ’empty your cxsh register’." Tixld said. ”1 thought it was a joke and said ’oh. put that away' He fired the gun. I think at the floor. Then he put the gun to my head and said ’Now. b...h. fill the sack.’ "I filled the sack. There wasn’t that much because I had jus’ opened. Then he told me to go to the sate I told him there is no monev here’. Hc t<x>k me in the back and said where’s the sale’ and I said I don’t have one’. Last October. Todd explained, her store was broken into and someone tixik the safe. I had $5 in a drawer." Todd continued, "and I said ’this is all I've got. I hen hc look me into the bathroom and said ’stay there’. "After awhile I took the nails out of the window screen and climbed out and ran to the neighbor's.” Todd called police, who responded im­ mediately from opposite ends of the county. Barry Township Police headed north up M-43 from Delton and Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Cpl. George Howell headed west from near Nxshvillc. When Howell began driving west on Shultz Road to reach the convenience store on the corner of Shultz and M-43. hc spotted a motorcycle with two riders, he reported. Howell radioed the Barry Township Police. Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott of lhe Sheriff's Department said. The Barry Township cruiser turned cast onto Shultz Road, and the motor­ cycle was trapped between the two of them. The suspects turned into a dirt path on the south side of Shultz Road. DeMott said, and Barry officers Larry Savcdgc and William Lentz flushed them out. Ostrander wa.s captured, but Tobias escaped. Right behind lhe Barry Police was Sheriff's Deputy Sgt. Richard Barnum, who wxs retur­ ning from Kalamaz.(X). Barnum joined in the search with Howell and the Barry Police. Several other policemen from agencies throughout the county also showed up to aid in the search. Deputies attempted to reach Cpl. Mike Lcsick. owner of the department’s tracking dog. but could not find him. Police had to wait for at least an hour to get a tracking dog from Eaton County. DcMolt said. When the dog arrived, it could not pick up a scent. Police continued to patrol the perimeter of the wooded area, and eventually, a homeowner on Shultz Road spotted the suspect and police cornered him in a grassy area. DcMolt said. One of the Barry County posse members took an airplane up over the area try mg to pin­ point the suspect’s kx.*ation. DcMolt said. The "bear in the air", as the airplane was called, added another touch of suspense to an already out-of-the-ordinary search, police said Recovered was approximately $80 n small bills. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 9.1986 - Page 11 Special guests give Hastings students taste of Indian life With dancing feet that belie his 70 years of age, George Mallette, along with his drum­ beating wife Kay, showed third and forth graders at Northeastern Elementary School in Hastings some slices of Indian life that enhanced students understanding of the Red Man. Although George Mallette is of French ancestry and his wife’s heritage is Irish, the two Grand Rapids residents are considered experts on Indian life and culture because of their extensive studies and research of the subject that have taken them many miles, even to some of the wildest areas of the country. "It’s been a hobby of ours for a lot of years — since 1936," said George, a retired radiological technologist. "I've danced all over. I started when I was 18 and Lst May 1 was 70." Besides showing students several different kinds of Indian dances, the couple discussed many interesting facts about the lifestyles and folkways of the Indian. They illustrated their talk with many Indian artifacts. Over the years, George has worked closely with Indians. He has said that he became so absorbed in Indian culture because he felt sad that white men had belittled the Indian’s religion which included ceremonial* dances. Because of the white men's feelings, many Indian children grow up not knowing their own people's dances and George has tried to change that by helping them relearn their native dances. Attending a National Boy Scout Jamboree in Washington D.C., back in the '30s, spark­ ed George into action when he met a man who was an exponent of Indian culture and a pro­ fessor of ethnology at University of Colorado. George later studied with him and eventually taught dancing to students for college credits. He has also served as an Indian lore counselor and conducted dance classes for the Boy Scouts. Indian dancing isn’t the only type of danc­ ing George has done. A few years after he graduated from high school, he worked at a dance studio part-time and was the dance part­ Geogre and Kay Mallette of Grand Rapids, experts on American Indian cultures, perform the partridge (courtship) dance of the Chippewa Indians for third and fourth graders at Northeastern Elementary School in Hastings. (Banner photos) ner of Betty Bloomer who later became famous as Mrs. Gerald R. Ford, wife of the president of the United States. George and wife Kay have danced with In­ dians in Montana, North and South Dakota. Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin and On­ tario besides Michigan. They have danced at many Indian reservations too. George explains to students that although Indian women never beat drums, Kay's drum beating is her contribution to their interest in sharing the richness of Indian culture with others. Speaking of drums. George is a skilled drum maker, Kay said. He goes to Canada to get special cedar from fallen trees that lumberjacks leave behind. He then cuts the cedar into slices and cleans and hollows them into drums which he covers with rawhide, stretching and tightening the skin as it dries until he perfects the sound. Talking of the Indian feather headdress, he explains to students that contrary to common beliefs, Indians didn't receive feathers just for killing. "It was a greater honor to save so­ meone's life” or do nice deeds. Hc also told the children how resource!ul the Indians were and that when they hunted for food, they would save all of the other parts of an animal to fill their other needs. Kay also told the children about the beautiful beadwork Indian women create, and often the beads tell stories in pictures. The Malleues have presented their popular educational and entertaining programs all over Michigan and as far west as Colorado. Thornapple-Kellogg superintendent announces resignation intentions Page was assistant superintendent and business manager from 196^ to 1981. Page has served as superintendent from 1981 to 1987. During that period of time, two trends have reversed - the state and local economy have improved and enrollment is in­ creasing instead of falling. Page's future plans include staying active in the business world, where he is a partner in a resort at Gun Lake, and having more leisure time. He is married to Lois Wilson, a graduate of W.M.U., and a nurse formerly employed at Pennock Hospital. They have had six children graduate from the TK System. Page is a native of Reed City where he graduated in 1943. He then served in the U.S. Air Force from 1943-1945 during World War II. He flew 13 combat missions over Europe in B-17 bombers. Jerry attended Western Michigan University after the war. graduating in 1950 with a B.S. Degree in Business Ad­ ministration. Hc has participated in graduate studies at the U of M. Michigan State Univer­ sity. Grand Valley State College and received his M.A. in educational leadership from Western University in 1973. Page has been an active partner in Pages Resort located at Gun Lake since June 1950. He has filled leadership roles in different organizations; president, Middleville Rotary; president. Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce; director. Barry County Chamber of Com­ merce; president. Thomapple Kellogg Educa­ tion Association; and secretory-treasurer. Grand Valley School Business Officials. Geiald Page Gerald Page, superintendent of Thomapple Kellogg Schools since 1981, turned in his resignation at the regular meeting of the TK Board of Education Monday. Oct. 6. effective June 30. 1987. The board accepted his resignation with regrets and agreed to hold a special meeting Monday. Oct. 20. 7:30 p.m. at the ad­ ministration building to appoint a commmittee to outline application procedures for a new school superintendent. Page started in the TK System in the fall of 1953. his first assignment included teaching in the Middle School and High School. During his tenure as a teacher. Page taught history, government, economics, accounting, business law and math. Hc has been active in extra-curricular ac­ tivities. as a Junior High basketball coach for eight years. J.V. basketball coach for eight years. J.V. football coach for nine years and assistant varsity football coach for 21 years. Page advanced to his present position through various administrative jobs as audio­ visual director 10 years; athletic director 10 years and federal projects director 11 years. OCTOBER 13th Farm industry disaster... Story continued from page 1 The aid would be available to farmers in counties in Michigan and other states which are already elibible for other forms of federal disaster assistance, and would come in the form of payment-in-kind (PIK) certificates of up to S 100,000 each for government com­ modities which could be traded or sold. The group of Michigan farmers who went to the nation’s capital received more than the standard lecture on how a bill becomes a law. They got embroiled in the middle of a reallife demonstration of the vagaries, intricacies and strategies of behind-the-scenes legislating. The fanners went from door to door on Capital Hill lobbying for help, and home-state members of Congress scrambled to push through some extra last-minute agriculture assistance. The amendment won approval on a 61-33 vote at about 2 a.m. Friday as Michigan's two U.S. senators. Democrats Donald Riegle and Carl Levin joined with Sen. Mack Mattingly. R-Ga.. to fight for disaster-ravaged farmers. The whole must-pass spending bill will go to a House-Senate conference committee, then back to each chamber for final legislative approval and then to the desk of President Reagan. The successful effort to win Senate ap­ proval of the plan involved two key strategy decisions: One was to link aid for Michigan's flooded farmers with a proposal by Mattingly to pro­ vide extra asistancc for drought-ravaged farmers in the Southeast. As Riegle put it: “We live or die together. ’' "When we were able to put our problem together with theirs, we were able to build a much broader national coalition based on the impact on the farmers," Riegle said. He had threatened to block the drought aid if it weren’t accompanied by flood assistance. Another judgement call which paid off was to hold back on offering the Mattingly amend­ ment while the Senate repeatedly turned back other proposals to attach extra proposals to the spending bill. Only after the psychological resistance to amending the money package had been broken with approval of someone else's pro­ posal did Mattingly successfully offer his amendment. The success in getting Senate approval for the aid had come only after a series of earlier setbacks. The farmers were rebuffed when Agriculture Secretary Richard Lyng refused to use his discretionary authority to offer the farm assistance, and a farm-aid proposal from David Boren. D-Okla.. subsequently was re­ jected by the Senate. Levin said the legislative action was necessary because Michigan farmers ran into a "stone wall" when they asked Lyng to use his authority to provide the assistance. Jim Byrum of the Michigan Bean Commis­ sion said that as the farmers headed home after viewing the legislative maneuvering, "some of them were surprised that the mere fact that they had described their problems was not enough to carry the day." Northeastern third and fourth graders enjoyed seeing many Indian artifacts and dances plus learning educa­ tional information about Indians during a special program Monday. Here, George Mallette performs in one of his Interesting costumes. Pushing dental health Bill Astle (left) buys a toothbrush from Hastings Exchange Club members John Warren and Denise Howell. Proceeds from the toothbrush sales are presented to the Barry County Child Abuse Council, which works for the prevention of child abuse and neglect and also are used to fund other youth projects in the area. The brushes are on sale from any exchange club member. �Page 12— The Hastings Banner— Thursday. October 9.1986 T-K Schools approve budget; up 13 percent by Kathleen J. Oresik The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Educa­ tion approved a budget hike of 13 percent, an estimated $800 000 in a hearing Monday. The new budget for 1986-87 school year shows $6,039,439 in total expenditures. Superintendent Gerald Page said the budget increases every year and this year's increases in expenditures arc due in pan to an increase in enrollment, largely at the elementary level, from a total of 1.937 students last year to 2.030. Page said $1 <30.000 is budgeted for the new roof recently applied lo West Elementary, and said the recent purchase of five portable classiooms his also contributed to the increase. During the budget hearing. Page noted other increases in expenditures in salaries and employee benefits due to the hiring of addi­ tional teachers for elementary and middle school instruction and additional staff in special services, guidance and the library. Hc said custodial salaries increased with the arrival of the portabes. "Wc had to hire help to set them up and will need to hire workers for snow removal." Page said. "We can also expect an increase in utilities since the portables use electric heat." The purchase of two buses and new lockers at the middle school have also increased ex­ penses. (The board plans to discuss the pur­ chase of additional buses in November.) Finally. Page said building insurance will cost the schools $50,400. nearly double that of last year’s rales. He noted that some schools’ premiums have more than tripled. Page said at lhe same time last year the budget was approximately $5,300,000. "We ended up with $195,000 more in revenues over expenditures due to budget revisions made in November and May. By state law. the board must review the budget in November and May to meet with actual spen­ ding." hc said. Hc added that the schools will receive a slight increase in local revenue since the State Equalization Value was up :nough to allow for a one-tenth mill roll back under the Head Ice ammendment. Page said this year’s budget was based on an estimated enrollment figure of 2,000. "There are actually 2,030 enrolled," hc said, "but the schools may lose two or three students. We should get a handle on the exact enrollment figure by mid-November. “Wc expect to receive $145,000 from the state for transportation based on an enrollment ot 2.000 students, but by our calculations we could get considerably more using the new formula rates. Page explained that state funding for transportation is now based on the number of pupils using the buses, the number of miles traveled in the district and the area of the district. He said that a count will be taken next week and the school should receive the figures from the state in mid-November. TK to regain adult ed students from Hastings The board denied a request from the Hastings Area School District asking TK Schoc’s for permission to continue to transport TK district adult cd students from the Freeport adult foster home to Hastings for adult education purposes. Page strongly recommended that the board deny this request saying that the five people Hastings was referring to live in the school district and should remain in the district and obtain their education at the TK School in Freeport “Two years ago when wc learned students from our district were getting their education at Haslings we had to battle with the Barry County Mental Health Department to allow one or two of our district people to stay here. "Hastings has about 300 full-time equivalency adult ed students and we have about 30. “We arc able to provide these people with education and will hire additional staff if necessary, though wc won't be able to receive state funding until next year." Page said. Page said the board sent a letter this Tues­ day denying the request. He said he doesn't anticipate Hastings pursuing the matter. Board denies student transfer request After some discussion, a request from Charles Roctman for permission to transfer his child to Caledonia was denied by lhe board. The board agreed that it was not their policy to allow for a transfer unless there are ex­ tenuating circumstances. The board could sec no such circumstances in the Roetman request. Page said the Roctmans bought a home in TK’s district at Duncan lake and simply asked that the child be allowed to transfer to Caledonia. • "Unless the student is a senior and has at­ tended a particular school for a number of years and then moves, lhe State Board of Education is taking a stand. "Some schools north of Muskegon started loosing enrollment due to transfers when other schools began recruiting students. "The Roctman children have attended other schools, with only one year at Caledonia. We have to take a stand and so we don’t have our students crossing district lines." Page said. Students to move into portables; request for partial payment denied The board denied a request for partial pay­ ment on the portable classrooms, purchased to alleviate elementary overcrowding. jUc lo ongoing problems associated with delivers set up and refurbishing of the units. ' "One of the units looks like a trash can " Page said. Originally, the five portable classrooms were to be set-up and refurbished by the start ot the school year, but late arrival and refur­ bishing has forced West Elementary Principal Tony McLain to give up his office and relocate a kindergarten class. McFall’s ’’nd and 3rd graders were relocated to the hich school auditorium. b Page said the students will be m„vin . four of the portables Monday. He recom­ mended the board not pay for the units until the fifth one is completely refurbished and ready to move into. The Expansion Committee, formed to studs overcrowding al lhe elementary levels they would be presenting their findings io the board in Nov. Administrative report Superintendent Page said the Curriculum Council is reviewing the art classes offered students kindergarten through 12 and will be reporting the findings to the board. Middle School Principal Joseph Sanford said the middle school offers nine-weck enrichment classes in an. High School Prin­ cipal Hank Dugan said the an section in the high school is down due to a lack of student interest. Page said since President Reagan s report. Nation al Risk, more students are taking an in­ terest in math, science and the languages. Dugan reported that over 100 TK high school students will participate in a statewide competition by taking the Michigan Math Compctancy Test this Wednesday. Hc said the school's math competency test will be given to all freshmen Oct. 28 and said 90 students from the English department went on a Stratford trip to Canada. Sanford said middle school students took the Michigan Assessment tests in of math, reading, and science, with science being a new area of the test. He said the school is looking for volunteers to help with the school's first newspaper. Regular business The board accepted with regrets the resignations of Superintendent Gerald Page (sec separate story) and Business Manager Lois Scppancn as of June 30. 1987. The board recognized the financial support the schools receive from fund raisers organiz­ ed by parent groups at West and McFall elcmcntarics and agreed to write a letter of commendation. The board also agreed to write a letter ofcongratulalions to the high school tennis tram - who will be competing in the regionals this week. The board approved the high school and adult cd curriculum for 1986-87. Finally , the board agreed to have a special meeting Monday . Oct. 20. 7:30 p.m.. at the administraton office to appoint a committee to outline application procedures for a new school superintendent. Commission on Aging schedule listed Special Events Remember the special events coming up: Dr. Lance Wissman. Podiatrist to speak on "Foot Health Care" at the Middleville Site on Thursday . Oct. 9. He will speak after the meal. Wednesday. Oct. 8 the "Ledges Livelies" a musical group from Grand Ledge will be at the Woodland Site. Call 948-4856 one day in advance for reservation. Menu Thursday , Oct. 9 - Spanish Rice, Carrots. Pmcapple-Hawaiian Salad. Marg.. Chocolate Chip Cookies. Milk. Friday, Oct. 10 - Tuna Casserole, Broccoli Veg. Blend. Pimento Com. Marg., Fresh Fruit. Milk. Monday, Oct. 13 - Columbus Dav All Sites Closed. 3 Tuesday, Oct. 14 - Chicken/Rice Casserole, Brussel Sprouts. Marg.. Tomatoes. Stewed. Chilled Apricots. Milk. Events Thursday, Oct. 9 - Hastings-Lansing Oilbcrt/Sing along/Bingo. Nashville - Bingo Middleville - Bingo/Dr. Wissman. “Foot Care". Friday, Oct. 10 - Wooland - Cards/Games. Monday, Oct. 13 - All Sites Closed. Tuesday, Oct. 14 - Hastings - CraftVPuzzle/Bingo. Nashville - Poem Reading. Meals are available for those over 60 years of age. and spouse even if under 60. Sug­ gested donation is $1 with food stamps acceptd. All sites are barrier free. Call 948-4856 before 3 p.m. a day in advance for reserva­ tions. Meals are served at: Hastings, 120 N. Michigan Ave., Monday thru Friday; Nashville. Masonic Temple, Monday thru Friday: Delton. Faith United Methodist Church, Monday. Wednesday. Thursday; Middleville. VFW Post. Monday. Wednes­ day. and Thursday; Woodland. Eagles Club. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Legal Notice MORTGAGE SALE 9.75% APR on any used car.* •Annual IVnrnLt<r Ratr wbjnl I., chingr after tun cfawng And since it’s good on any used car vou can buy the car that suits your budget ’ . Just make your best deal with a dealer or private seller. Then talk to us You could end uo eettino- a hot+or a„„i man you bargained for. OF!RSr °FAMERICA. Wv/r CommunityBanks First ~ ~~~—— ■ McnitrC FW- Thank You For Sale For Sale Automotive CARD OF THANKS A big thank you Tor all the cards, flowers, visits, calls and prayers. My special thanks to the staff and students ofTK Schools. It is a great feeling to be remem­ bered by so many. _________ Albert Verlindc BAND INSTRUMENTS for sale. Clarinet $100. Coronet S150.Call 945-3670 after 5 PM. 1976 CHRYSLER: 2 dr. Polara for sale, $600. Lots of tires, ail kinds of sizes and car motors for sale, boys and girls bicycles, lawnmowers. Phone 12 noon ’til 7pm. 945-9076.______________ MISSING: from 2nd Ward, Blue Tick Coon Hound. Substantial reward. Call 948-2462 anytime.___________ 700 YDS Marine Backed Candy Stripe Carpet at $1.99 psy. Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse, Ionia 616-527-2540 ________________ DOZENS of rolls of Berbers, Plushes & Living room quality Jute backed carpets on sale at Wright-Way Carpet Ware­ house, Ionia 616-527-2540 EXPERT TREE and stump removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854____________________ FOR SALE: 1973 Freedom mobile home, 12x52, $2500 or best offer, must sec to appreci­ ate. Call 945-9874 after 4 p.m. for appointment_____________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 LARGE selection of Kanga Backed carpet & Kitchen prints on sale at Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse Ionia 616-527-2540 Business Services FOR SALE: 1980 Dodge Diplomat, 2 door, PS, PB, cruise, fm stereo, good condition, $1950 firm. 945-3167 FOR SALE: 1974 Plymouth Valiant, slant 6, automatic, PS, PB, 4 dr., tan in color, factory air, milcage over 91,000, make good winter car. $550.945-3305 after 5 p.m. SAVE $ on Carpet 8c NoWax Vinyl. There’s a sale In the warehouse at Wright-Way Carpet Ionia 616-527-2540. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 If the price ofa new snow Mower is'more than you can drift... Real Estate FOR SALE: 3 building lots in beautiful area of Citrus Springs, Florida on US 41,85 miles from Disney World. 945-5447 FOR SALE:$40,900. Four bedrooms, 6 acres, Woodland area. Call Pal Vaughan at Realty World 948-8049_____________ FOR SALE: Hunters retreat 10x50 mobile home, $500 or best offer. Call 945-5609 Jobs Wanted HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repain, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St, Nuhville 852-9537 evenings Help Wanted DATA PROCESSING POSI­ TION available, full time in the Middleville area. Requires manual dexterity, math skills, and willingness to work revolv­ ing shifts. Previous experience or related education helpful, but not required. Position offers challenge and pleasant working conditions. Applications avail­ able at any United Bank office. EOE, MFHV NOW HIRING: people to show gifts & toys for House of Lloyd parly plan. Free catclogs, supplies, hostess gifts, and S300 kit. No deliveries or collections. Also booking parties. Call Cathy 795-7133.___________________ TELEMARKETING PEOPLE WANTED: Set your own hours, work out of your own home, make extra money. Call 945-3517 SAVE 10 to 40% off Sale prices on Artificial grass...Wrlght-Way Carpet Warehouse Ionia 616-527-2540 — WANTED — House to Rent Family with excellent references looking to rent (or lease/option to buy) a 3-4 bedroom home in Has­ tings School District. phone - 945-4629 SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Calculators Cash Registers Copiers AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE BEGINS NOW October is the time to begin caring for your car. said Terry Black, Director of the Energy Administration. Michigan Department of Commerce, in announcing that October is “Car Care Month in Michigan." Noting that a well maintain­ ed car is safer, more fuel effi­ cient, and less harmful to air quality. Black said. “With over 70% of gasoline purchas­ ed at self-service stations, drivers often neglect proper maintenance. "According to car care ex­ perts.” Black stated, "drivers should check their cars regularly or have them check­ ed at a full-service station." Basic maintenance includes: - checking the oil level and changing the oil and oil filter on a regular basis: - checking the antifrecze/coolant level and ad­ ding fluid when low; - replacing air filters when dirty; - inspecting belts and hoses and replacing them when worn, frayed, or bulging: - keeping tires inflated to the recommended pressure and checking for excessive or uneven tread wear; - checking all lights, in­ cluding brake lights, turn signals, and emergency flashers; and - inspecting windshield wiper blades and replacing if smearing occurs. For a complete maintenance schedule, drivers should refer to the vehicle’s owner’s manual and locate a mechanic who is knowledgeable about their vehicle. "Spotting pro­ blems early and doing routine maintenance can improve fuel efficiency and prevent costly breakdowns later." said Black "The Car Care Council estimates that $7 billion could be saved nationwide if drivers kept their cars in good condition”. FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Dictation Equipment Typewriters All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health • Farm Group Health • Business Retirement Mobile Home •Life Personal Belonpings • Home Rental Property • Auto Motorcycl Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE...at 545-3412 REAL ESTATE ■S MILLER REALESTATE □3 Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. Hastings (616) 945-5182 1EALTOR LAUNDRY & DRY BARRY CLEANERS "Quoin, On, Cloanlng lor UjSmFH ovor 30 yoor," 321 3. iKkpo. Httfiop ^Z1 jftfU FtouHMHS qUr*3 Ort* 1-5:3* ■w.-Fritht U:3> ftg 1 r 14368. Hanover St.. Ha*t Inga, Mich C"iD" CAttOSACCtPTlo |k M*S„, GM QUALITY 11 SfSVICE PARTS J o The only problem with most used car loans is that they usually come with pretty high interest rates. Which usually means a bigger monthly payment than you’d like. So now until October 31 is the time to see us at First of America Bank. Because our used car rate is our lowest in years. Default ho» occurred in ih* condition* of o mortgage mode by Lorry Brower end Jone Brower hi» wHe, Mortgagor*, to Water­ field Financial Corporation, an Indiana corporation, Mortgagee. 333 East Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne. Indiana, dated Decem­ ber 28. 1984, and recorded Jan­ uary 14, 1985, with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Liber 419 at Poge 749, which was sub­ sequently assigned by assign­ ment to Union Federal Savings ond Loan Association, an Indiana corporation, 333 East Washington Blvd.. Fort Wayne, Indiana, doted December 28, 1984. ond record­ ed January 14, 1995. with the Barry County Register of Deeds in liber 419 at Poge 753. By reason cf such default the under­ signed elects to declare the en­ tire unpaid amount of said mort­ gage due ond payable forthwith. Al the dole ol this notice there Is claimed to be due for principal and Interest on said mortgage the sum of Forty Thousand. Six Hundred Eighty Six and 63/100 Dollars (S40.686.63). No suit or proceeding al low ha* been insti­ tuted to recover the debt secured by soid mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of lhe power of sole con­ tained In said mortgage and the statute In such case mode and provided ond to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclos­ ed by sole of the mortgaged premises al public vendue to the highest bidder ot the Bony Coun­ ty Courthouse. Hastings. Mich­ igan. the place of holding the Cir­ cuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hostings. Michigan on Thursday, November 13. 1986 ot 2:00 in the afternoon, local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971, (MSA 27A3240(3)) lhe redemption per­ iod shall be six (6) month* from the date of the foreclosure sole. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in lhe Town­ ship of Thornoppie. County of Barry. Slate of Michigan, and more fully described as: Commencing 12 feet East of the Northwest corner of the North­ east one quarter of Section 27. Town 4 North, Range 10 West. Thornapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence West 50 leet. thence South 183 feel, thence Ea*t 50 feet, thence North 183 feet to tho Place of Begin­ ning. Dated: October 9. 19B6 UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION on Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee James W Batchelor (P-25500) RUSSELL B BATCHELOR Attorney* for Mortgagee 200 Monroe NW - Suite 555 Grand Rapid*. Michigan 49503 (10-30) aess SPKASSIFISn Lost & Found RUSSELL A BATCHELOR Attorney* A Counselor* 200 Monroe N.W., Suite 5SS Grand Rapid*, Mfch. 4SS03 UsedCar Loans For PeopleWho’d Rather SpendLess On AUsed CarAnd More OnThemselves. The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 HTM1 Hill BARRY COUNTY S ONLY FULL SER~DEALER, h � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-10-16.pdf 2c5fc6a295b43a60fb2fcd6a95f47e0f PDF Text Text NEWS ...wrap Adult student count drops Hastings Mfg. wins | tax appeal Page 1 Page 3 . Firefighters OK new contract A new contract has been okayed for three fulltime Hastings firefighters giv­ ing them salary increases of seven per­ cent over the next two years and upping their insurance coverage. The Hastings City Council authorized Mayor William Cook Monday to sign the new contract. Salaries will be upped 3.5 percent this year and 3.5 percent next year according to contract stipulations. Life insurance coverage was increased from $15,000 to $20,000. And firefighters were given mote flexibility in taking vacation days, according to the city’s negotiator, city attorney Richard Shaw. The . Hastin THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16,1966 by Mary Wamar In a strange twist of events that only heightens the drama of two Barry County murder cases involving Dowling resident Norman H. Woodmansee, a flamboyant Detroit lawyer who bills himself the "Murder King of Michigan” has taken on Wood­ Youth ticketed after crash A Delton youth racing back to his home after trying to get help for his father, who was having medical pro­ blems, ran off the read into a ditch Oct. 5, Michigan State Police from the Hastings Team report. David P. Dykehouse, 17, of 6800 Stevens Rd., suffered chest injuries in the crash and was treated and released at Borgess Hospital. Police said Dykehouse was north­ bound on M-43 at a high rate of speed when he attempted to turn west onto Stevens Road and didn't quite make it. Police said Dykehouse was apparent./ on his way home after trying to summon help for his father, who’d apparently gouen into a family argument earlier and started complaining of chest pains. Dykehouse was cited for careless driv­ ing and failure to wear a seatbelt. The accident occurred at 12:05 p.m. mansee's case. Woodmansee. 47. went on trial Tuesday for the alleged murder of Frederick E. Kimberly, 43, an alcoholic drifter who was found shot to death in an Assyria Township creek in July of Woodmansee has been in Jackson State Penitentiary since July 1), after a Barry County judge sentenced him to nandatory life imprisonment for the Jan. 25 murder of Dowling resident Ricky A. Goddard. A jury found Woodmansee guilty June 27 of shooting Goddard as part of a conspiracy in­ volving Goddard's wife and her then-lover. Representing Woodmansee in the Goddard case was soft-spoken Battle Creek lawyer Richard G. Stevens. hospitalized. James A. Reed, 44. of 303 E. Mill St., Hastings, and his son William, 18, of the same address, were eastbound on Woodlawn when Reed apparently saw Kingsburg’s truck heading over into his lane and tried to drive off onto the shoulder to avoid impact, deputies said. •’The Kingsbury vehicle crossed the centerline,” Deputy Frank Misak said. "He (Kingsbury) cocld have had a medical problem." Misak said an autopsy was not called But Woodmansee's mother Frieda, also of Dowling, sought the services of Charles (Chuck) Campbell, 52, in an attempt to get her son acquitted of both the Kimberly and Goddard murders. Campbell said. Campbell is handling Woodmansee's ap­ peal of the Goddard murder conviction, he said, as well as taking over in the courtroom for the Kimberly trial. "I don’t think justice was done,” be said of the Goddard murder conviction. “I believe we should get a new trial.” Campbell, a short, dark-haired man given to wearing tennis shoes in court because it helps to show people he’s a regular kind of guy, says he only tries murder cases. "I'm one of the few lawyers in the country who handles just murder cases," he said. "I’m a defender of people in trouble," he explained. “I never met a client I didn’t like." Campbell said he can pick and choose his clients, and seldom represents hardened criminals. “I do not represent public menaces,” he said. "Most of my clients have not been in trou­ ble before or this is their first serious crime,” he said. He's supposed to have the best won-lost record of any lawyer in the state involving murder cases, he said. Campbell claims to have tried some 500 murder cases, mostly in the rough-and-tumble of inner-city Detroit, one of the worst crimeridden cities in the country. Over there, according to published reports, Campbell is famous for using courtroom theatrics to win jurors over to his side. "He quotes poetry, has been known to cry and shove prosecutors in the courtroom, paces theatrically hack and forth before the jury box, and by the time of his closing argument can go to great dramatic lengths to win the jury’s sympathy." the Detroit Free Press wrote in a Sunday Magazine article. Continued on page 3 Prosecutor: ‘He bragged of killing’ Golf course owner killed in mishap Eighty-year-old Harold K. Kingsbury of 1101 Barber Rd., Hastings, was killed early Friday morning when the pickup he was driving drifted into the oncoming lane of traffic and struck a car. Kingsburg was westbound on Woodlawn west of Barber Road when the accident occurred at 5:40 a.m., Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said. A Hastings man and his son suffered multi­ ple lacerations in the accident and were PRICE 25c Murder King” lawyer hired for Woodmansee There will be a Closed Meeting of the Common Council on Tuesday, Oct. 14, after the regular Council meeting, in the council chambers te city hall to discuss labor negotiations. Collision takes life of Hastings senior Page 8 Devoted to the Interests ofBarry County Since 1856 Closed meeting set for Oct 14 The owner of Gun Ridge Golf Course in Hastings died Friday night after his car ran off the road and struck a utility pole. He was not wearing a seatbelt. Michigan State Police from the Battle Creek post said Jack C. Fowler, owner of the golf course since 1977, was north­ bound on M-37 north of Hickory Road when the accident occurred at 11:15 p.m. Fowler died at Pennock Hospital at 1:45 a.m.. police said. ‘ Police are awaiting test results to see whether the accident was alcoholrelated. Fowler was rounding a curve, police said, when he ran off the right side of the road, steered back onto the road, then ran off the left shoulder and struck the post. The 52-year-old Hastings resident was bom in Grand Ranids and came to Hastings as a child. He was employed by Kellogg Co. in Battle Creek for 30 years. He was a member of the Hastings Moose and Elk lodges and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. He is survived by his wife Marceiyn, three daughters and two stepsons. Ser­ vices were held Wedsnesday at the First Presbyterian Church. Mom keeps busy with Fall sports Charles Campbell, known In Detroit as Michigan’s “Murder King" will be handling the defense for Norman H. Woodmansee. City Council buys right-of-way, girds itself for court battle Despite yelps from Rutland Township residents who say part of the land is theirs, the Hastings City Council will go ahead with plans to purchase a portion of the Penn Cen­ tral Railroad right-of-way from the eastern ci­ ty limbs west to Airport Road. The council OK’d the $202,500 purchase at iu meeting Monday. It will settle for a "quick-claim" deed rather than a "warran­ ty" deed, it decided. It will also proceed with the purchase without title insurance, which the city has been refused by area title companies. Upwards of 20 residents along the right-ofway have filed a claim to portions of the right­ of-way adjacent to their property, saying the land reverted to them when the railroad stop­ ped using it. The council will try to arbitrate those claims, councilwoman Esther Walton said. "I feel reasonably assured that for the peo­ ple who feel they have a claim wc can discuss this problem and work something out." Walton said. "1 think we're willing to bend over backward with anybody along the line." Mayor William Cook reiterated. Norman H. Woodmansee, convicted ’Virderer of Dowling resident Ricky A. God­ dard and accused murderer of drifter F,cderick E. Kimberly, told several people he killed Kimberly and dumped him in a creek. Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley said Wednesday. In opening statements before a Barr)' Coun­ ty jury. Crowley said Woodmansee told ex­ girlfriend Carol Straubel, fellow jail inmate Donald Southwell, and at least three others that he had killed Kimberly, a 43-year-old ex­ carnival worker. Kimberly was last seen July 17, 1984 in Terre Haute, Ind., where he was fired from a carnival job because of absenteeism. Detec­ tive Sgt. Ken DeMott of the Barry County Sheriffs Department testified. Kimberly was found dead three days later, July 20. in a creek just north of the Barry County line off M-66. He had been shot in the back of the head with a small-caliber pistol. Police were unable to discover much about Kimberly other than that he was considered a violent man by fellow carnival workers and was an alcoholic with "homosexual tenden­ cies". DeMott said. Later on that year, DeMott testified, he received u tip that Woodmansee might have been involved in the murder, but had no evidence to pursue the matter further, he said. In February of this year Woodmansee was arrested and subsequently convicted of charges of killing Rick Goddard so wife Sharon and her then-lover Richard S. Ecks­ tein could collect on a $100,000 insurance policy. Chief witness for the prosecution in the Goddard case was Woodmansee’s ex­ girlfriend Straubel, who testified that Wood­ mansee had bragged to her that be was going to kill a man and get paid $3,000 for it. Straubel told police when site came forward during the Goddard case about another killing Woodmansee allegedly bragged about. She said Woodmansee told her that a "man had gotten into his face and he had wasted him." Straubel is expected to testify against Woodmansee nt the Kimberly trial, which got underway Wednesday morning after a day­ long jury selection process Tuesday. Crowley told jurors that two girls living in Woodmansee's Bird Road residence a year Continued on page 3 Police recover car from lake Barry County Sheriff’s deputies pulled a 1981 Olds Cutless Brougham out of Gun Lake last Friday. The car had been reported stolen earlier by a Kentwood couple. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Hastings resident Joey Lown and a friend were driving through Gun Lake State Park at 8:12 a.m. when they saw the car sticking out of the waler in front of the park’s boat ramp. The windows of the car had been rolled down and the transmission put into neutral. A sheriffs department diver had to attach a cable to the underside of the vehicle to get it towed out of the water. The car was sitting in about 5 feet of water some 20 feet off the end of the boat ramp. Police listed no suspects in the car theft. City Attorney Richard Shaw recommended the purchase, saying to council members ‘*1 think you should bite the bullet and go for­ ward with this." Shaw said the property will have many uses for the city, both now and in the future, and "if you let this property get away you’ll never gel another crack at it." Shaw said he couldn’t guarantee that the ci­ ty wouldn't wind up in court in an ownership dispute, but said a similar railroad land dispute in Ingham County ended with a ruling favorable to the railroad s title claim. Council member Frank Campbell voted against the land acquisition, telling council members "I don’t think its fair to the people of Hastings to pay $200,000 when we can't even get clear title to it (the property)." ‘‘1 know it’s a hard decision." Mayor William Cook said, "but wc have to look ahead a little bit into the future and not just the present." Planned uses for the land include widening and improving Apple Street and the running of city water and sewer lines out to the air­ port, among other things, Shaw said. Loss of adult students cuts school state aid Having 77 fewer students than the projected enrollment in the Hastings adult education considered full-time says Betty Heidi, adult education director. program is resulting in approximately an $180,000 decrease in aid for the Hastings drop said Schoessel. Any students who stop for in the accident. Kingsbury may not tuve been wearing his scatbelt. Misak said. He died while be was being transported by helicopter to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. school system. As of the "Fourth Friday Count", the school attending classes within 30 days after the Fourth Friday Count cannot be considered as had 308 students enrolled in the free adult ed program. They had a projected enrollment of enrolled students. Heidt is concerned about the drop >n Private family senices were con­ ducted for Kingsbury Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home. 385 students, says Hastings Superintendent enrollment. Carl A. Schoessel. "Consider that over 8,000 people in the area (Hastings Area School District) over the age of 19 didn't have a high school diploma in the last The school receives appoximatcly S2.400 for each full-time student in the program, he said. Students taking four classes for a combined 3 1/2 hours each day, four days a week, are The enrollment and subsequent aid could still census (1980)," she said. "Another 353 16 to Continued on page 10 Sesquicentennial Ball dress spans the years From the Civil War to recent generations, the years were spanned by the winning costumes at Saturday’s Sesouicpntpnniai Rail Showing their prize winning outfits are (from left) Karl and Sue Golnek, second prize; Lee and Diane Fav arand prize- James and Sherry Musser, first; and Wilford and Cleo Ripley, third place. The ball sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County, was held at the Moose Lodge featuring the Big Band music of the Ray Gill Orchestra. Turn to page 10 for more photos. �Page 2- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 16,1986 Lake Odessa News: Bring a Friend Qty. on November 11, 1986 to ***“ STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY Pennock Hospital Auxiliary’s PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING — 2nd Annual — Shopping Extravaganza to Twelve Oaks Mall at Novi, Michigan 150 stores to shop in I Buses Leave 7 a.m. ■ Fairgrounds Arrive Back 9 p.m. Make reservations NOW • DEADLINE OCT. 26 NO REFUNDS AFTER NOVEMBER 1st Contact Lin 945-3451 (ext. 402) OR... 945-9718 This is a BED FUND PROJECT South Jefferson Street Nbws "events 1. i 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. ' 11. 12. 13. ' We tried our darndest to get Felpausch to relocate on South Jeffer­ son Street, but we just couldn't find the room. They did the next best thing, improving and expanding their ex­ isting store into a beautiful facility that makes shopping in Downtown Hastings better than ever. Our con­ gratulations to them on a job well done. Michigan Pharmacists Week - October 12-18. Stop at Bosley’s on South Jef­ ferson this week, visit with our phar­ macists, check your blood pressure free and pick up a copy of our Drug Abuse Information Guide and a free medical record card for your wallet. Water Quality Awareness Week • Oc­ tober 19-25. This week focuses atten­ tion on our local wastewater treatment plant and the job they do. Tours are available for individuals or groups by calling Butch Carr at 945-3083. You will find a visit to the plant interesting and informative. Tom’s Auto Mart is now open on State Street in Hastings. Stop and see Tom when you need a good used car. National School Lunch Week - Oc­ tober 12-18. Bring us a school lunch this week and we will trade you a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) Barry County Hospice is again looking for volunteers, call 948-8452 to find out more about this rewarding work. Boss's Day and Sweetest Day make this a Holiday week in Hastings. Visit Bosley's Sentiment Shop for the right card for these occasions. Buy the boss or sweetheart lunch at one of our restaurants and get him or her flowers at Barlow’s. We’ve got your holiday needs covered on South Jefferson Street. National Grouch Day-October 15. Pay tribute to your favorite grouch this week by giving him or her a Hershey Kiss, yours free for the asking at Bosley’s. Apple Butter Stirrin* Festival ■ October 18-19. Bring us some homemade ap­ ple Butter this week and we will trade you a S2.00 gift certificate. National Pasta Week - October 12-18. Bring a pasta dish to Bosley's this week and we will give you a $4.00 gift certificate. (Limit 3) The Hastings United Way campaign continues this week. If you have not made your contribution, please do so. Your support is needed. Don't buy new shoes until you check with Bob at Beebe’s Shoe Repair or. South Jefferson Street. He can make your old shoes as good as new. Friedrich Nietzsche’s Birthday Oc­ tober 15. SYNOPSIS- RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD MKETRM -OCTOBER 1. 1966 — All Board Members pment, 6 residents and Jock Lentz repre­ senting Charlton Pork. Minutes Dlitrlcl No. 2. Onawa Trail and tember 3rd. approved. Zoning violations within Township discussed with the Board. Approved compilation of Township ordinances by Ordi­ nance Systems of Kalamazoo 1987. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Policy Mt. Cemetery loti will not be purchased bock by Town•hip. Sexton can handle the re­ buyer. Received and placed on file Treasurer, Zoning Administra­ tor reports. Hired Hofllfax's Services to landscape grounds and fill in low areas around Township Holl by unanimous vote. Received DNR permits to fill driveway with clean material at 5B84 Chief Noonday Rood to Linton White, and to fill with clean material to construct a home on Whitmore Rood to Jock liconto al 2196 Gun Lake Rood "The existence cl forgetting has never been prov­ ed We only know that some things don't come to mind when we want them." Freldrich Nietzsche OSLEY ’•PHRRmncY’ Missonaries Bill and Rosemary Bauer will be speaking. Lansing District comprises Eaton and Ingham counties plus about three-fourths of Barry County and the south portion of Ionia County. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met on Oct. 2 with 26 members and four guests present to hear Harold Stannard’s pro­ gram entitled "Lincoln’s Religion’’. The Bonanza Bugle was distributed. It contained a story of Mrs. Alice Colwell, an early pioneer. With the village’s Centennial coming jn 1987, several plans arc in the works. One feature will be attire. A local fabic store has patterns on hand from well-known companies plus catalogue orders from a mail order firm which specializes in authentic fashions. This is none too soon for women, especially. t0 buy patterns and fabric for re-creations of styles of the 19th century. There will be a fashion show in June with judging of original costumes and reproductions. There arc spon­ sors for a beard contest, window exhibits, centennial dance, governmental breakfast, souvenir items, the parade with representative people from several facets of village life. The centennial committee meets on the third Mon­ day of each month, at the Page Memorial building. The village history books arc still on sale at a prc-publication price until Oct. 31. The Blue Star Mothers met at Lake Manor last Tuesday evening for a potluck supper and short business meeting. A social evening followed. The next meeting will be Tuesdayevening, Nov. 4 at Lake Manor. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Glasgow of Hastings were last Saturday evening visitors of Rcinc Peacock. Two grandchildren, Amy and Mat­ thew, came with them. Cecil Perin spent Saturday at Wyoming with her son and family the Larry Perins. She assisted with the family to celebrate her granddaughter Cheryl's 17th birthday. Emma O’Mara will be the hostess at the meeting of the Jolly Dozen which will be held at her home on Oct. 17. Friday afternoon. Gerald and Lori Buys of Freeport have an­ nounced the birth of a daughter Katrina Ann who weighed eight pounds, fourteen and a half ounces and joins a sister. Emily, at home. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Kauf­ fman of Clarksville. Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Hartzler of Lake Odessa, great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Overholt of Freeport, Glen Kauffman of Apple Creek. Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hartzler of Lans­ ing, Mr and Mrs. Adrian Buys of Holland and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Rynbrand of Kalamazoo. The five Ionia County Chapters of the Order of Eastern Star sent delegates to the Grand Chapter Eastern Star annual session held at Wings Stadium at Kalamazoo. Oct. 14-16. The Ionia County chapter includes the Doric Chapter of Belding. Queen Esther Chapter of Ionia, the Evergreen Chapter of Lyons, the Portland Chapter and the Lake Odessa Chapter. "The Windmill of Friend­ ship” was the theme this year and hosted about 4.000 members of Michigan and this organization is the largest fraternal in lhe world that has both men and women as members. Delegates from the Lake Odessa Chapter and others that attended were Laurel Garlingcr. Worthy Matron. George Fetterman, Worthy Patron and Associate Matron Grace Kenyon. Arlene and Deforest Swift. Willard Kenyon, and Florence Fettcrman. The Lake Odessa Board of Directors has announced that Julie Maurer has agreed io act as exhibitors coordinator for the coming centennial. She will be contacting persons and businesses that are interested for anything from old postcards and other artifacts for display or antiques which will be of interest at the centennial. Contact Julie if interested and people arc asked to attend the monthly board meetings at the Page Memorial Building on the third Monday of each month. Key Club joins Kiwanis on assembly line Jodie Dilno, Julie Kubek, Lydia Hensley and Naeole Burger (l-r), members of the Kiwanis-sponsored Key Club youth group, joined Kiwanians Saturday in the copious production of some 1.200 bags of peanut brittle. Kiwanians make the candy every year and then sell it for $2 a bag. Profits from the annual sale benefit the group's various charitable projects. Lakewood Area Choral Society still has openings The Lakewood area choral society began rehearsals on Monday, Oct. 6 with a full rehearsal for men and women. The 130-voicc choir, which was formed in lhe winter of 1986 by Robert Oster, director of vocal music for the Lakewood junior and senior high schools, has already accepted an engagement with the Woodland Sesqucentcnnia! committee to ap­ pear at lheir celebration Aug. 14, 1987. The next rehearsal dates are Oct. 16 for tenor and bass sectional rehearsal, and Oct. 23 for soprano and altos. Full rehearsals arc once a month. All rehearsals are held at the Lakewood high school in the cafeteria from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and are open to anyone who likes to sing. Choir personnel come not only from the Lakewood school district, but include people from Hastings. Portland, Nashville, Ionia, Grand Rapids and Lansing. For further information, contact Barbara Myers at 945-5226 in the evenings or Gail Hess in the evening at 945-5053. ^peniaiffliD otjswox. Hot off the stove and onto cooling tables went the peanut brittle Saturday as members of the Hastings ’Kiwanis Club took over the Emmanuel Episcopal Church kifehen facilities in Hastings to produce 1.200 bags ol regular and cashew nut peanut brittle. Helping the Kiwanians as part of aclub projedet were members of the Key Club youth group, two ol whom are pictured here manning the production line, Andrea Curtiss (left) and Martha Webb. DENTURES COMPLETE 0EN1URES395 lira OEKTUAE s225 PARTIAL OEHTURE S295 •AB tilth and mitirltls used PEPSI HEWj mttl the high standards sal by thi Amtrican DtcUI Ass'n. •Out tn prtmlm lab prerkJii individual and aAoant strvct *Rm dertturi consultation and "sME NIDVm ® X VfflH PEPSI-COU! namfnation Votod to contribute $10 to Barry County Tourist Council. ckon No. 4018 thru No. 4040. General Fund $5,410.20. Adjournment at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully lubmltfed. Phyllis Fuller. Clerk (616)455*0810 •L.D. Kimitaugh DOS •0.0 Whitt DOS •G. Mincntici DOS 2330 44th St.. S.E., Grand Rapids I I Look tor Supervisor Robert Edwards (10-16) — ELECT — Russell E. Palmer The Buck celebrates the Quarrel Festival (October 14-15) by starting his October Dollar Days this week. The Buck never quarrels with his suppliers unless he thinks they are not giving him the best price, but you won't quarrel with his specials In our Reminder Ad each week. Boss's Day and Sweetest Day cards are on sale in our Sentiment Shop. Our Fragrance Aisle selection in­ cludes Chloe, Chanel, White Shoulders, Halston and more. We have over 50 different fragrances in stock. New in our Cosmetics Department: Anti Aging Daily Moisturizer by Revlon. Our Vitamin Department has a number of items on sale this week. See our Bucky ad for details. Our Pause Gift Shop features Precious Moments Dolls by Applause. Bosley s is now open until 8 p.m. each weekday and 5:30 on Saturdays to serve you. "QUOTE: by unanimous roll call provod by unanimous roll coll "AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. File No. 86-19571-SE In the matter of ETHELYN LILLIAN ROSEBERRY. Deceased. Social Security Number 326-20-7222. TAKE NOTICE: On October 3J. 1986 at 9:30 a.m.. In the probote courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD H. SHAW Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Joann R. Cotant for commencement of proceedings in the above estate matter, for the appointment of Joann R. Colant as Personal Rep­ resentative of the Estate, for a determination of heirs of the deceased, that the Will of the deceased be admitted to Pro­ bate. and that claims against lhe estate be determined. Creditors ore hereby notifed that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the personal representative and to the Court on or before December 30. 1986. Notice is further given that lhe estate will then be as­ signed to persons appearing of record to be entitled. October 13, 1986 Joann R. Cotant 420 West Madison Hosting*. Ml 49058 David A. Dimmers (Pl2793) DIMMERS 8 McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 (10-16) Lansing District United Methodist Women will have a Missions Enrichment Dav on Monday, Oct. 27 at Central United Methodist’ Church in Lake Odessa. Rutland Charter Twp. TRUSTEE Paid for by Committee to Elect Russell E. Palmer Trustee No. 12588, 150 N. Middleville Rd.. Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE ' Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Tues­ day, November 4,1986, at 7:30 p.m. In the Ci­ ty Hall, Council Chambers, Hastings, Michigan. The meeting is to consider the application of the Hastings Area School System to erect a bus maintenance building at 1027 S. Youngs St. A variance to waive the required 40 ft. front yard set back to a maximum of 20 ft. Said pro­ perty is legally described as Lots 1, 2, 6. 7. Block 26, Lincoln Park Addition. Said variance does not conform to Section 3.163 (2) of the Zoning Ordinance. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings. Michigan. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk __ bring I I I I I I I I I I I I I win free GROCERIES FROM PEPSI AND PARTICIPATING STORES! TO DEPOSIT IN STORE i Plus, a chance Wir Fre^Grocenes Irom PepsXa-worth S25.00I I towin1 1 year ol Swmnersaieach Free Groceries? Pariiopawig store1 SEE rules ran details | *1.0l,/2 I I I I I I I I I I I I nmrt ■, in, sy 00/2 SAVE *1.00 OFF 2 ' j 2-liter or 3-lltir bottles or any 2 multi-pack 3 cans or battles of these Papal-Cola Products s 12000 71ESS3 �County officials receive 'modest9 pay increases from commission The Barry County Compensation Commis­ sion has recommended one-percent salary in­ creases for most elected county officials in 1987 and two and one-half percent pay hikes in 1988. Attorney James H. Fisher, who serves as chairman of the compensation commission, presented the commission's recommendations td the county board of commissioners at its Tuesday meeting. No action was taken by the board on lhe proposals. Fisher said the commission suggests ‘•modest” increases in salary with an em­ phasis on increases in fringe benefits. For instance, according to the recommen­ dation. in 1987 lhe county is to pay the entire cost of retirement C-l plans for lhe drain commissioner, register of deeds, county clerk, treasurer and prosecutor. In 1988. these same officials arc to be elevated to a bet­ ter retirement plan, referred to as a C-2 plan, with the entire cost to be paid by lhe county. Currently those officials contribute three percent of their salaries up to the first $4,200 of earnings for retirement and five percent of their salaries beyond that level, said County Coordinator Judy Peterson. For the sheriff, the county is to pay the en­ tire cost of a C-2 retirement plan in 1987 and ’88. The sheriff currently contributes a flat five percent of his salary into the retirement plan. The sheriffs retirement program is dif­ ferent than other officials because of his af­ filiation with the Fraternal Order of Police, said Peterson. Life insurance is to be increased from $9,000 to $25,000 policies for elected of­ ficials. according io the commission’s recom­ mendation. The sheriff currently receives a $13,000 policy and it also will be increased to $25,000. The elected officials also would receive the same dental/optical reimbursement program now provided to members of the Courthouse Employees Association, which is a $200 max­ imum reimbursement, which may be ac­ cumulated from year to year. Regarding salaries, for 1987-88, it has been proposed that members of the county board of commissioners receive an increase from $5,800 to $6,000 per year plus $35 per meeting, up from $30 per diem. For other elected officials, the recommend­ ed annual salaries arc: — Drain Commissioner Audrey Burdick, who currently receives S20.000. increased to $20,700 in 1987 and $21,218 in 1988. (The drain commissioner also receives a small salary for serving as secretary of the depart ment of public works board, bringing her cur­ rent 1986 salary to $21,791). — Register of Deeds Sundy Schondelmayer. who is currently paid $23,190, increased to $23,422 in 1987 and $24,008 in 1988. — County Clerk Norval Thaler, who is cur­ rently paid $25,285, increased to $25,538 in 1987 and $26,176 in 1988. — Treasurer Juanita Yarger, who currently receives $24,650, increased to $24,897 in 1987 and $25,519 in 1988. — Sheriff David Wood, who currently receives $30,838, increased to $31,146 in 1987 and $31,925 in 1988. — Prosecutor Judy Hughes, who is current­ ly paid $42,408, to remain the same ($42,408) in 1987 and increased to $43,468 in 1988. Fisher said Wednesday that the prosecutor’s salary was not increased for 1987 after the commission studied the salaries of other pro­ secutors in similar types of counties and "it appeared to us that here was on the high side.** However, he did note that Hughes will still receive the same increased benefits in ’87 as o«her Barry County elected officials. Fisher told the county board Tuesday that the salaries of elected officials are Iqw in com­ parison to other positions with similar respon­ sibilities in the community but not low in com­ parison with comparable counties (with the exception of the prosecutor). In his written recommendation to the county board, he said, "We believe that these levels of compensation will represent a reasonable coat to lhe county for insuring that our county continues to be represented by able and qualified elected official*." Serving with Fisher oa the county compen­ sation commission are Robert Picking, vice chairman; Duane Bower, Gary Biermacher, Albert Bell, Larry Rattler and Penny Hogan. Fisher said Wednesday that the commis­ sion's recommendations are binding unless the county board choose* to reject them in their entirety. The recommendations would have to be rejected by two-thirds ofthe county commissioners. He added that he does not an­ ticipate such a rejection. “Murder King”, continued from page 1 “Most of my clients admit they're guilty, but 1 figure if 1 spring them, it won't happen again." Campbell is quoted as saying. He won acquittal in 1983 for a woman ac­ cused of murdering her husband for $200,000 in insurance benefits. He also won release of a man accused of the sniper slaying of a Dominican nun. In one case involving the murder of a blind street vendor, the judge protested the jury’s decision, saying “What would it have taken to convict the man. a moving picture?" Some of his clients have gone on to kill again, according to newspaper articles, copies of which Campbell carries around with him in his briefcase. "I feel responsible for those deaths.” he is quoted as saying, although he later amended "responsible" to “concerned". Campbell's hero is Jesus, he said, and he tries to emulate Jesus' philosophy of “kind­ ness to the weak." "I’ve been known to take on a case for $300 if I believe in it." he said. Part of Campbell's success, he says, is in knowing how to pick a jury. “I'm not looking for a verdict based on fact,” he is quoted as saying. "I’m looking for a verdict based on emotion." To that end, he said. "I try to get people (on the jury) who look like they are concerned about people.” Men. he said, can be more cold and unemo­ tional than women. More of the jurors he excused in a day-long jury selection process Tuesday were men. Woodmansee bragged (Continued) ago will testify that Woodmansee bragged to them of the killing, and even took one of them past lhe bridge where he allegedly dumped the body. Crowley will also present testimony from Woodmansee’s son. he said, indicating that Woodmansee sought help disposing of a body from son William, who lived in a trailer near Woodmansee's Bird Road home. Crowley said he will offer Woodmansee’s .25 caliber automatic pistol into evidence as the possible murder weapon. The weapon was recovered from a Kalamazoo man who was arrested this past June 7, Crowley said. Twenty-five caliber bullets taken from Woodmansee’s Bird Road home after he was arrested for the Goddard murder will be in­ troduced into evidence, Crowley said, as well as the .25 caliber bullet taken from the skull of Kimberly. Wednesday morning, testimony centered on discovery by a fisherman of the body in the creek around 6 p.m. July 20. 1984. and subse­ quent police investigations. The body was discovered face down in the creek, and autopsy results indicated the body had been shoved backwards off the bridge into the waler. Kimberly was "dead when he hit the water". DeMott said after the autopsy. Some 20 witnesses are expected to testify for the prosecution. DeMott said. Defense attorney Charles Campbell, a Detroit "showman” lawyer hired by Wood­ mansee's mother to replace Battle Creek at­ torney Richard G. Stevens, would not com­ ment on whether the defense wouid call any witnesses. Campbell (see related story, "Murder King") has a reputation in Detroit of using courtroom histrionics to win cases, but evidenced no signs of going into his "act" Tuesday or Wednesday morning, sitting sedately next to his client and conferring quietly with the prosecutor and the judge when questions of law came up. The judge. Hudson E. Deming, was ex­ pected to adjourn the trial Wednesday after­ noon until this coming Monday, when it will again resume at the Barry County Courthouse. YMCA of Barry County awarded at W.M. Cluster meeting The YMCA of Barry County was awarded at the Western Michigan YMCA Cluster Meeting the YMCA of the USA. Great Lakes Physical Education Merit Award and the Great Lakes Sports Achievement Award. These awards arc given to YMCA's that have shown excellence in their health and physical County budget hearing, October 28 A tentative 1987 operating budget of $5,066,225 was distributed Tuesday to members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The proposed budget will undoubtably undergo more changes before it is officially presented at the Tuesday. October 28 public budget hearing, said Commissioner Ted McKelvey, finance chairman. As it stands now. the proposed 1987 budget is $20,453 lower than the '86 budget, reflec­ ting a number of cuts in various areas due to the loss of federal revenue sharing funds The October 28 budget hearing will be held at II a.m. on the second floor of the County Annex building, adjacent to the courthouse. education programs, and have conducted their youth sport programs in concordance with the National YMCA Y-Winner Philosophy. This is the third year that the YMCA of Barry County has received these awards. Dave Storms, the YMCA Executive Direc­ tor. will present these awards at the YMCA and Youth Council's October Board of Managers meetings. Both awards signify- that the YMCA Physical Education and Youth Sport programs have a solid foundation, that good ad­ ministrative practices and principles are being followed, and that the staff is making a con­ scious effort to remain current and make con­ tributions to the Health and physical Educa­ tion professional. During 1986, the YMCA and the Hastings Youth Council has offered over 130 different programs that have served over 12.000 in­ dividuals form two years of age all the way up to youngsters over 65 years of age. Urged to support the... BARRY AREA UNITED WAY City forks over contested taxes VIEWPOINT Hastings Manufacturing Co. awarded $260,000 Four local governmental units have been over-taxing Hastings Manufacturing Co. W the tune of some $260,000, a Michigan Ta* Tribunal recently ruled. Two of those four have already agreed to pay the company back for tax overcharges. The city of Hastings will return almofl $83,000. the council ruled in a meeting last Thursday. Barry County will p») back $24,400, the Board of Commissioner* voted Tuesday. The Hastings Board of Education is ex­ pected to approve a refund to Hastings Manufacturing of some $146,000, Hastings Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel saidThat amount will be recouped through state aid, Schoessel said, but the school district and J^ipalitics such as Grand Rapids Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------or Some $84,000 has been saved up over the years, he said. Barry County commissioners transferred case. Schoessel said. Barry Intermediate School District was ordered to pay $6,500 to Hastings Manufac­ money from the county retirement fund to wver the county refund to the company, com­ missioner Catherine Williamson saying “new guidelines are needed for assessing commcrc .and industrial properties." "Property taxation isn't a fair system." Mayor Cook commented after Tuesday's council meeting. Hastings Savings and Loan also received a rivorablc tax ruling recently, and will be paid *470.83 in tax overpayments, the council decided Tuesday. debate between the city of Hastings and state lax officials over whether Hastings Manufac­ turing was being assessed properly, Hastings Mayor William Cook said. Cook said that Hastings Manufacturing has been assessed since 1979 according to what its buildings would be worth in larger Now that the nearly completed Felpausch store has been unveiled, there can be no doubt that the expanded store will be a long-term asset to Hastings people and the business district. The store offers variety and selection in a modem setting while retain­ ing the hometown friendliness that the people of this town cherish. With the addition of the new Hastings Savings and Loan building across the street, the Felpausch project can inject a needed booster shot to the east end of the business district, much neglected after the tremendous boom on the west side in the past decade. Our congratulations to all of the Felpausch people in a successful venture. aw S26^-000 judgement was finally Zzy?, 10 Hastings Manufacturing and S mlc chancc of the city being able to wUier appeal the case. Cook said. He said the city anticipated having to come P with the refund money, and has been socki"8 money away in the city treasury to pay for other municipalities will have to pick up an additional tab for interest charges on the taxes, some $23,200 in the school district's turing by the tribunal. The tribunal's decision ended five years of Felpausch project will boost Hastings business climate The company argued in a 1982 appeal of ils sessmem that it should be assessed accorbuiu 10 ,ruc markc! value", saying its m .In&s are worth less in a smaller comllkc Hastings than they would be 7? m a larger city. Cook said. flcr a number of appeals over the next five Your pharmacist is a good friend to have This week gives extra attention to your local pharmacists as they mark Michigan Pharmacists Week, Oct. 12-18. Pharmacists are a good link between you and your doctor, giving you complete information about the prescriptions that you take. They also of­ fer invaluable advice on how to best use over-the-counter medications, especially important when misuse can have dangerous consequences. Small town pharmacists also serve as major local merchants. Because their services are essential, they attract customers to downtown, who then patronize the other businesses. That link is important to the entire business community. Take the time this week to say thanks to your favorite pharmacists for doing a good job. Barry County Jail population is climbing Ten extra bunks for the Barry County Jail were purchased Tuesday by the county board of commissioners to accommodate an increase in inmates. "The jail population keeps going up every month," said Commissioner P. Richard Dean, chairman of lhe board’s central ser­ vices committee. He said the daily average of lhe jail popula­ tion is "in the high 40s or low 50s.” Dean also commented that the 10 extra bunks, purchased at a cost of $4,750. "will not be sufficient for very long.” He said the county will probably have to build an addition to the jail in the future. The county board Tuesday also approved spending $1,450 for roof repair at the jail and $3,108 for carpeting for the main office at the sheriffs department. Furniture totaling $2,578 for the probate judge's office was also approved by the coun­ ty board. Commissioners noted that recently retired Probate Judge Richard Loughrin had used some of his own furniture in the office *nd that the board would need to purchase furn,,urc for new Probate Judge Richard Shaw. Interviewing in progress for new J DEC Director Two men are being interviewed for the new position of executive director for the H>stings-Barry County Joint Economic Development Commission (JEDC), Commis­ sioner Paul Kiel reported Tuesday to the county board. Toe new full-time position is intended to PUBLIC OPINION: promote economic development in the county *nd is being funded by a one-year Michigan Small Cities Grant through the Barry and Calhoun Community Growth Alliance. It was also reported that the JEDC office is in the process of being moved from the Com­ munity Building in Hastings to lhe County Annex building where it will share quarters with the county planning and zoning office. JEDC phones arc expected to be installed in lhe new office next week. Would submit to drug testing if required for your job? LETTERS (to the Editor) Support given for Charlton Park millage question To the editor: Charlton Park Museum and Village preserves the history of Barry County for all to visit and see, as so many have done over the years. On November 4, Tuesday, I will vote for the millage proposal to keep Charlton Park Anne Murphy Chuck Myers Donna Hobert alive and improved. I urge all Barry County voters to support the millage for this and another reason: They would then be admitted free to the historic village, except for special events. . Richard N. Loughrin Urges hunters to be good sportsman To the editor: We just returned from posting "No Hun­ ting" signs at our cottage on Barlow Lake. Our girls enjoyed watching the Canadian geese all summer. They nibbled at their toes and would have eaten out of their hands, had we chosen to feed them (which we did not). Today we found a large, beautiful goose shot in our front yard and the spent shot gun shell lying nearby. My husband is an avid hunter and I understand the importance of the balance of nature, but to hunt in someone s yard where homes line the shoreline one after the other, not even bothering to pick up their kill - they call that SPORT??? Gaye Patterson Previous letter untrue, man claims To the editor: (Editor’s note: The writer of this letter believes that he knows the people mention­ ed in a previous letter detailing some pro­ blems in an area neighborhood. Because the woman in question has not been iden­ tified in either letter. The Banner has no knowledge that they are talking about the same incidents. Banner reporters have verified that a neighbor of this letter writer is slated to go on trial on Nov. 25 on charge of assaulting a child.) I am writing this in response to lhe letter that you published on 10/2/86. from the so called friend of a harassed woman. I am making this statement not from what I've been told, but from my own experience with her friend. The probl .ns over the last 18 months have escalated bc_ause her children were sent home one day. Since then, this woman would call the police as often as she could for any reason. For example, on 1/10/86 she called the Sheriffs Dept, to say that she was being followed, on 3/13/86 she called stating that I was sitting in a car on my street. She stated that I had been there on the I Hh and the 12th. 13th and 14th. Don't I have the right to take my kids to the comer and wait for them to get on the school bus? Or walk down the road to meet them after school? On 3/25/86 she called to say that my daughter walked across her lawn on the way to her next door neighbor's house and was looking at her house as she walked by. Those are just a few. She does not say how her friend would run out of her house or out of her neighbor * hou?5 scream>ng at people going to tl*,r mailboxes or just leaving their driveway. SI* also does not mention how her friend pat** the street with a ballbai harassing people. Ai* thc list goes on and on and on. She uses i*f vehicle to scare children and adults as well She has no regard for herself let alone others Does this woman honestly believe that the authorities would let a grown man hold a child while he gets a beating end get away with it? Or that several adults would stand by while this was going on? I think that she should get her facts straight She is quick to condemn on the words of others. ___ Also I would like to say that the parents of the child that this woman allegedly assaulted had her arrested, and not lhe teenager. 1 think you should have checked into this a little further before priming a letter like this, that not only degrades and demoralizes an en­ tire family, but also criticizes the local law enforecemcnl agencies. I am nol looking for an apology from this woman. I just consider the source. John Amalio Lawrence Barcroft Clara Bel le Apsey President Reagan is pushing for drug testing for all governmental employees. Some private businesses already have such testing in place. Would you advocate more such testing In private Industry? Would you submit to it If it were required for your Lawrence Barcroft, Freeport “1 think there should be some suspicion (first). It would be taking away people’s liberties, thenrights. If there is suspicion, it should be per­ missible. it should be mandatory.” job? Why or why not? Nancy Myers, Hastings: "I would, definitely (submit to drug testing). It’s going to be one of the few ways to cut down on drug use. I think it should become a national policy." Chuck Myers, Hastings: "I have nothing to hide. The only people that wouldn't submit would have something to hide." Anne Murphy, Hastings "No. I don't believe in it. If it were endangering other peo­ ple’s lives, yes, but people have a right to what they believe. I would refuse it. I don't use drugs but I would refuse it (because I should have the right to)." Clara Belle Apsey, Hastings: "I realize that a lot of people think it's against their rights (to be tested), but this is a too big of a problem to ignore. Yes, I think employees should submit to testing...Drastic problems take drastic actions." Donna Hobert, Hastings "1 don't know about private industry. For government it would be all right...Sure. 1 would have no reason not to (take the test)." (hX Banner) Send form P S. 3579 to P.O. Box B Nancy Myers Han’t the Question: _____ (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B, Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Ever/ Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Vol 131 No. 42 — Thursday, October 16,1966 Subscription Rates St 1.00 per year in Barry County; S13 00 per year in adioimnp counties, ano S14.50 per year elsewhere Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must Include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written In good taste Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �/ Page 4- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 16,1986 Ronald Keithley Naomi J. Forsberg ituaricA Gloria L. Johncock Adron G. McClelland NASHVILLE - Gloria L. Johncock. 58. of 408 Recd St.. Nashville died Friday. Oct. 10. 1986 at her residence. Funeral sen ices were held Monday. Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. at Nashville Baptist Church. Rev. Lester DeGroot of­ ficiated with burial at Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Baptist Church. Mrs. Johncock was bom on August 16. 1928 in Hastings the daughter of Meredith and Myrtle (Hoyt) Dick. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings Schools, graduating from Hastings High School in 1946. She has lived in Nashville since 1961. She was married to Edward Johncock. this marriage ended in divorce. Mrs. Johncock had been employed at the former Hastings Coffee Shop. Michigan Magnetics. Vermontville. and Flexfabi . Hastings. She was a member of Nashville Baptist Church, director of Mary Martha Group. Ladies PFC Missionary group, volunteer for LOVE. Inc. and Barry Com­ munity Hospice. Mrs. Johncock is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Sheryl West of Colorado Springs. CO. Mrs. Larry (Susan) Corkwcll of Nashville, and Mrs. Janet Thornton of Charlotte; two sons, Dick Johncock of Lans­ ing and Douglas Johncock of Nashville; and eight grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel­ Wren Funeral Homes. LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Adron G. Mc­ Clelland. 77. of 2803 E. Brown Rd.. Lake Odessa died Wednesday. October 8. I986 at Barry Co. Medical Care Facility. Funeral ser­ vices were held I p.m. Saturday. Oct. II at Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. Rev. Don Roscoe officiated with burial at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Mr. McClelland was born on August 21. 1909 in Maple Grove Township, the son of Albert and Cclcslia (Good) McClelland. He was raised in Maple Grove and Castleton Townships and attend Hosmer School. He married Greta Mac Hcfflcbower on March 28. 1937 and lived in Marshall, moving to their present farm in 1939. He was engaged in farming all his working life and formerly worked at Eatons in Marshall. Keeler Brass in Lake Odessa and Mitchell & Beately Co. in Ionia. He attended Woodland South Brethren Church and a member of Barry Co. Farm Bureau, former longtime member and past president of Brown School Board. Mr. McClelland is survived by his wife, Greta; one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Mary Lou) Jameson of Lake Odessa; one great­ granddaughter. Kimberly Ann Jameson; one grandson. Jeffrey Eugene Jameson; his mother. Celestia McClelland of Hastings; three brothers. Galen and Ralph McClelland, both of Hastings and Kenneth McClelland of Bellevue; four sisters, Mrs. Elwood (Elizabeth) Klingman of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Robert (Edith) Watkins of Oakdale, CA, Mrs. Donald (Alberta) Gosch of Fulton, NY., and Mrs. Mildred Parker of Battle Creek; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Vemard McClelland. Mort rwwi every week! Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 Lida May Johnson MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Lida May Johnson, 90. of Middleville, formerly of Hastings, died Tuesday. Oct. I4. I986at Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. BteTEND SERVICES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St . Mkharl Anion. Pallor. Phone 8456414. Sunday. Oct. 19 ■ 8 4$ Church School (all agrtl. 1000 Family Wonhip Thursday. Oct 16 4 1S Children » Choir. 7 00 Evang/SM Bd . 7:30 Sr. Choir. Satur day Oct 18 9:30 Coni 6, Turaday, Oct. 21 9 30 Wordwatcher*. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS, 600 N. Airport Rood, Haatlnp. 941-2104. RuiMli Solmet. branch preiident. phone 945-2314. Couttador. Kent Giboon (945-4145) and Ed Thoma. (79S-72801 Sacrament Meeting 9-30 am. Sunday School 10 30 a m.. Primary. Relief Society. Primbood. and Young Women at 1130 am Work Meeting aecond Thursday l(M»2:00 and cxerdac does every Wednesday 7.-00 p.m BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. Fall I3er'» bring a dish to pan. Adult Felkrwihip bring aaladt and/or druerti. furnished UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W |6I61 945 9574 David B Nelion ]r’ 1716 Wcdacaday 700pm Serwces lot Adult. Teem and Children GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 i Hanover Hutmp Leonard Davy PaMor PK 948-22S8 or 845^428 Sunday Sunday School 9 45 ML Worabp Ham. Youth S pm Evening Worahip 6 pm. PeOowihtp am$ CaHtt 7 IS pm Nunery ST ROSE CATHOUC CHURCH 80S S. for afl KTvtce. Wrdnnday CYC 6 45 -» .......... ...... ....... ■ —> Th« Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complain Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS4LOAN ASSOCIATION Hailing. and lake Odo.ta COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your Ufa. Homo. Butlnots and Car WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hailing. — Nashville FLEX FAB INCORPORATED of Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Mvnb., FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER • Harold K. Kingsbury HASTINGS - Mr . Harold K. Kingsbury. 80. of 1101 Barber Rd.. Hastings died Friday. Oct. 10. 1986 at Butterworth Hospital due to injuries sustained in a car accident near Hastings. Private family services have been conducted. Memorial contributions may be made to a chanty of ones choice. Ar­ rangements arc being made by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. Wednesday. Oct. 15 at First Presbyterian Church. Hastings with Dr. Allan J. Weenick officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to TB & Emphysema or American Lung Assoc. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Mr. Fowler was bom on March 30. 1934 in Grand Rapids, the son of Roger and Mary (Kermeen) Fowler. He came to Hastings as a child and attended Hastings Schools, graduating in 1951. He married Marcclyn R. Straw on September 24. 1976. He was employed at Kellogg Co. in Battle Creek for over 30 years. Mr. Fowler also owned and operated Gun Ridge Golf Course, establishing it in 1977. He served in the U.S. Army during the Koren conflict. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Hastings Elks Club and Hastings Moose Lodge. Mr. Fowler is survived by his wife. Marcelyn; four daughters. Julie, Debra and Wendy Fowler, all of Hastings, and Dawn Fowler of Stewart, FL; and two step sons. Jay and David Beckwith, both of Hastings. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Streel Hastings. Mich . 49054 |6I« 9459574 Devad B. Nehon Jr Pastor Sunday, Sept 28 ■ *830 am. Worship Service • Room 106. Gospel tn Glass The Victim" (Good Samanun) 900 am Children 1 Choar - Choir Room Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NaZAUNE 4 004 30 pm. LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Elsie M. Freemire. 94. of Lake Odessa died Thursday, Oct. 9. 1986 at Barry County Medical Care Facility. She was bom on September 26. 1892 at Sunfield Twp.. the daughter of George and Cora (Napp) Scheel. She was raised in the Sunfield area. She married Roy W. Freemire on April 11, 1914 at Charlotte. He died June 13. 1975. She was a homemaker and has lived in the Sunfield area from 1917-72. Mrs. Freemire was a member of the Sun­ field United Brethren Church. Surviving arc many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 11 at Mapes-Fisher Funeral Home, Sunfield with burial at Freemire Cemetery. Jack C. Fowler HASTINGS - Mr. Jack C. Fowler, 52. of 4460 Gun Lake Rd., Hastings died early Saturday. Oct. II, 1986 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Memorial services will be held II a.m' FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Halting.. Michigan 948-8004 Kenneth W Gamer. Pallor. James R. Bar­ rett. Aaat. to lhe pallor in youth. Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45 am. Morn­ ing Worship 1130 in Evening Worship 6 p.m Wednesday, Family Nlghl. 6.30 AWANA Grades K thro B. 700 pja. Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall), Class Pastor s Officer 1030 am Coffee FeBosrship. 10-30 a m Radio Broadcast. WBC1I 1100 am Worship Service Sanctuary 600 pm Jr Hi and Sr. Hi. Youth Monday Sept 29 - 730 pm. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Scouts Tuesday Sept. 30 - 730 p m. Pastor Parish Relations Committee Wednesday. Oct. I • 2:30 p.m Cub Den 6 JO p m Churchwrde potluck sponsored by Worship Work Area Guest soloui HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY Buddy Hoiightalin Thursday. Oct. 2 • 730 CHURCH. X7 E Manhall Rev Steven p m Chancel Choir * This will be the last Palm. Pallor Sunday Morning Sunday Early Worship Service until nest June. School 10 00, Morning Worahrp Service EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCli 11.00, Evening Service 7:30. Prayer Corner ol Broadway and Center Streets Meeting Wedncaday, Night 7:30 Futlier Wayne Smith. Rector. Sunday Eucharist al 10 00 a.m (Summer HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, 600 uhedulef Weekday Eucharists: Wednes day. 7 15am: Thursday. 7:00 p.m Phone 945-9224 Worahip .erv.ee 10.30 Coffee Workshop Room 104 7 00 pxa Scouts Tureday Ort 21 630 pm Handbell CK»r 630 pm UM Men Prrfram Jim fuher on Mountarr Clunbmg (Rcserva lM*tHl Wednealay Oct. 22 • 2.30 p m Cub Dm Thvnday Oct 23 6 00800 p m Rummage Sale 7 K pm Chancel Cboer Frulay^Ort 24 800am 2O0pjn Rum Elsie M. Freemire METUCHEN. NJ. - Ronald Keithley 41 of Metuchen. N J., formerly of Hawings died Tuesday Oct. 8. 1986 at his residence, after a long illness. He svas bom in Battle Creek and moved to Hastings uith his family. He graduated from Hastings High School 1962. • He attended Michigan State University, where he earned his bachelor of science degree in 1966. He was a Rootc Tilton scholar and graduate from the New York University Schoo! of Law in 1969. He was employed as a corporate lawyer for the law firm Simpson. Thatcher & Barlctt in New York City from 1969 until 1981. He stopped working in 1981 because of ill health He was a past mcmtfcr of the First Con­ gregational Church in Battle Creek. He is survived by his wife, the former Kathryn Dillon, and a son. Ross, both of Metuchen; parents. Harry and Irene Keithley of Battle Creek; and brother. Roderic Keithley of Kalamazoo. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Friday. Oct. 10 at the Farley Estes Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Memorial donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N Broad Worahip. 7 pm MmDer. and Adul* FellowihJp Pollock HASTINGS - Mrs. Naomi J. Forsberg. 61. of 1624 Wildwood Dr.. Hastings died Friday. Oct. 10. 1986 al Blodgett Memorial Medical Ccnier. Grand Rapids. Memorial services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday . Oct. 14 at Em­ manuel Episcopal Church. Hastings. Father G. Wayne Smith officiated. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to Naomi J. Forsberg Memorial Book Fund established by her family. Mrs. Forsberg was bom on March 4. 1925 in Grove City. Minn., the daughter of Harold and Margaret (Johnson) Jordahl. She came to Hastings in 1954 from Madison. W|. She married Walter H. Forsberg on April 10. 1954. She was employed at Books. Etc.. Hastings, and was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and Pennock Library Can Committee. Mrs. Forsberg is survived by her husband. Waller, three sons, John Forsberg of Min­ neapolis, Minn., Erik Forsberg of Rockville. Maryland and Peter Forsberg of Charlotte; her mother, Mrs. Margaret Jordahl of Madison; WI; two brothers. Harold Jordahl of Madison. WI and Donald Jordahl of Richland Center. WI; and one sister Mrs. Maurice (Margaret) Rhudc of Marinette, WI. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. 1952 N. Broadway - Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Proscriptions" -1 IB S. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan TRINITY GOSFBL CHURCH. 219 Waahir jton. Nashville ST CYRIL S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Laoc Pohl. Passer A muason of St Rose Catholic Church. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND HANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Mary Horn officiating Country Chapel Church School 9 00 am. worship 10 15 a m Banfteld Church .School 1000 a m Worship Service 11.30 Orangevilletiun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd., two miles south of Gun Lake. Rev Dan Bowman Pastor Len Harm Sunday School Supt Sunday School. 9:45 a.m . Church Services 11 a.m . 6 p_m Wednes­ day 7 p.m Family Bible Institute for 2 year olds through adults Nursery staffed at all services Bus rmmslry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-5187 for free transportation in Gun Lake area. Mituslenng God's Word to Today s World" ST CYRIL A METHODIUS Gun Lake, lather Waller SpIUne Pastor Phone 792 28*9 Saturday Mass 5 00 p m Sun day 9 00am Middleville Area ST AUGUSTINE. Middleville Father Walther SpslUne Pastor Phone 792 2Se-» Sunday Mass II 00 a ir Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBI3 Campground Rd . I nl S. Pastor Br.nt Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School al 10 a m . Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Service at 7 p.m . Youth meet Sunday 6 pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 pm. Church makes donation to depot— The Presbyterian Church Menders Organization has made a purchase of a piece of CK&S rail and combined $20 donation to the Depot Preservation Parkml,,ee *Or th8 reassemblln0 of ,he Hastings CK&S Depot at Charlton Presenting their donation to the Depot chairman, Mike Hook, (left) are Donna Thompson, Homer Smith, Helen Tucker, Maynard Tucker, and Stan­ ley Thompson. Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been mode in the conditions of a certain mor­ tgage mode by Floyd M. Scott. Jr. and Donna L. Scott of 507 Eagle Point. Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849. to Union Bank, of 933 Fourth Avenue Lake Odena. Michigan 48849 doted March 21. 1985, recorded April 9. 1985 in Liber 42) of Mortgage!, pogo 710, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, and said default hav­ ing continued for more thjn thir­ ty (30) days, and the said Mor­ tgagee having elected to declare the full amount secured by said mortgage immediately due and payable, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ol the date of this nol ce for principal, interest and taxes paid lhe sum of FORTY ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE AND NO 100 ($41.169 00) DOLLARS and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof whereby the power of sale contained in said mor tgage has become operative NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and in pursuance of the statute in such cose made and provided, the said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the premises therein described, or so much thereof as may bo necessary, al public auction to the highest bidder at the east outer door of the Courthouse in lhe City of Hostings. County of Barry, and State of Michigan, that being lhe place of holding of the Circuit Court in and lor said coun­ ty. on Thursday, the 30lh day of October. 19B6. at 11:00 o'clock in the forenoon of soid day. and »oid premises will be sold to pay the aforesaid amount due on said mortgage, together with interest at the rate of twelve and one-half 02 '/,%) pwrtenl per annum, ‘ogal costs, and altomeys fees, and also any faxes and insurance •hat said Mortgagee does pay on or prior t0 the dote of »oid 4olewhich soid premise* ore describ­ ed in said mortaoge os follows, to-wil: Lots 122. 123 124. and 125 of Eagle Point Number 4. accor­ ding to th. recorded plot thereof as recorded in Liber 3 °’ p,o'» on page 90. The length of the redemption period os provided by law ■* *'* (6) months form the date of sole. WWulMrS. weiCH. nio«xs v>*n ano MtKAfc 8/ Stephen c. watt Attorneys for Mortgagee 215 W.lt Moin S|r-tf I?!? oui (616) 527-0100 MORTGAGE! Union Bank 933 Fourth Av.nue ^‘‘e Ode,»a Michigan 48849 (10-16) SYNOPSIS OF TME REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRAIRIEVRXE TOWNSHIP BOARD OCTOBER 8. 1986 Approved budget amendments to general fund: increased Pine Lake Fire to $36,750.00 and increaesd BPH Fire to $41,000.00. Approved application and sub­ mission of application for the Michigan Equity Program. Autorlzed Supervisor to seek out and contract for snow plow­ ing for the parking lot. mall box and cemetery. Approved appointments os volunteer part-time patrolmen through 10-31-87: H. Arney, D. Selvidge. C. Nicks and D. Little. Approved appointment of re­ serve officer D. Bloch through 10-31-87. Approved PA 116 Farmland Agreements submired by H. Peltengill and O. Hermenilt. Adopted Ordinance No. 48 Amendment to Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. Ratified expenses totaling $3,092.73. Approved transfers totaling $55,423.74. Approved outstanding bills totaling $20,421.29. JANETTE ARNOLD. Clerk Attested to by: SUPERVISOR RECK (10-16) Woodland News Woodland Women’s Study Club held its annual Gentlemen's Night Banquet last Tues­ day evening at the Woodland United Methodist Church. Church women under lhe chairmanship of Ann Bump served 18 club women and 20 guests a roast beef and gravy dinner with an ice cream dessert. After dinner, a program was held in the church sanctuary. It began with a song by Bryce Angel, the grandson of the club presi­ dent. Edna Crothers. Robert Gearman came from the Sebewa Center and brought a video tape of a speech Harold Stannard made some time ago to the Lake Odessa Historical Society. The speech was about Jesse Jordan and his part in lhe Civil War. Jesse Jordan was a young man of twenty, married less than a year and with a pregnant wife when he left his home in Woodland Township on foot and walked to Hastings where he “got on the cars" and rode to Kalamazoo to enlist in the Union Army in 1862. In nearly three years of service, he rose from lhe rank of private to captain, and was discharged before the end of the war because of serious chest wounds. All of his letters home as well as some from his brother-in­ law. Judge R. Barnum, and other local boys to Jesse’s wife and mother were preserved until recently in the Jordan family attic. Mr. Stan­ nard was able to read over 200 letters twenty years ago. and to get copies of the letters that were still in the attic after Carl Jordan’s death a few years ago. Carl Jordan was the son of Jesse Jordan. These letters indicate that Jesse’s wife was very angry because he left her to go to the war while she was pregnant with their first child. That child, a boy, died before his father ever got home to see him. Jesse Jordan lived until 1900 and served Woodland Township and his church and neighborhood in many ways in the intervening years. Everyone greatly enjoyed Mr. Stannard’s talk, even if Mr. Stannard was unable to be there to deliver it in person. The Woodland Memorial Library recent­ ly acquired "Illinois" by Dana Fuller Ross. This book is the eighteenth in the Wagons West series. Also “Heartburn" by Nora Ephron is now in the library collection. Hilgard Bolter from Hanover, Germany, came to visit her sister, Anne Marie Othmer, at the Othmer family farm early in September. Mrs. Bolter is a world traveler and is very in­ terested in history. Mrs. Othmer took her sister on a tour of the mid-south states while she was in America. They went to Memphis, Tenn., where they rode a Mississippi River boat and saw other attractions in that city before they rented a small car and drove to the Space Center at Huntsville. Alabama. They visited Chat­ tanooga. Tenn., where they saw Lookout Mountain, and they toured some Tennessee caves between Chattanooga and Nashville. In Nashville, they visited Opryland and the Opry House and enjoyed the Grand Ole Orpy. Until they returned to Michigan, they saw very little rain. Mrs. Bolter returned to her home in Ger­ many the end of September. Lee and Max King were guests of the Riverbend Travel Agency Saturday evening. They were taken by a grand coach with 45 other corporate people to Homer where they had dinner at the True Grist Dinner Theater. Their dinner was buffet and included chicken, roast beef, corn pudding and a lot of extras in­ cluding a huge salad bar. After dinner, they saw Neil Simon’s "Last of the Red Hot Lovers" performed by a pro­ fessional cast. The play was performed before a packed house. The Kings had a table at center stage and greatly enjoyed the evening. Peter and Carol Unseth will speak at Zion Lutheran Church on Monday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m., and again at Kilpatrick on Wednesday, Oct. 22, following a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. They have been working in Ethiopia for two years. The Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Adult Fellowship group took a color tour on Saturday afternoon. They left the church around 4 p.m. in six cars. Those who went were George Schaibly who planned lhe tour and led the group of cars, Dorothy Swift, Vera and Arian Hyde. Clayton and Evelyn Goodrich. Cathy Lucas. Lawrence and Hildred Chase, Lucile Brown. Willis and Bar­ bara Dalton. Claudine Matthews, David Brodbeck, George and Nadine Speas, Clyde and Dorcne Shoemaker and Nelson and Bar­ bara Davis. A short devotional was held before the group left the church grounds, and George turned left into Barnum Road and drove past Saddlebag Lake. He turned onto a dirt road, and except for a few short stretches of paved roads, that was the type of route traveled for over two hours, looking for fall color. Many beautiful scenic views were found — several little lakes and ponds, picturesque homes ranging from shantys to mansions — but very little autumn color. The group ended the color tour at Cor­ nwell’s Turkeyville near Marshall around dark. Everyone enjoyed their turkey and came home by various routes. Hildred Chase drove home by way of M-79. and a car ahead of her hit a deer. The deer was thrown over that car and onto hers. It landed on her hood and fell under the g by Catherine Lucas Elghty-elght year old Mary Morgan (a.k.a. Charlie Chaplin) was one of the perlormers in the Ledges Livelies group who entertained guests at the Eagle Lodge in Woodland on Oct. 8. wheels of her car. Lucile Brown, riding in the back seat, said she flew up into the air twice and landed twice on the seal with a thump before the car straightened out as the front wheel and then the back wheel on her side of the car ran over the deer's body. Neither the car nor anyone in it was hurt. David Brodbeck, who was following the Chase car, managed to avoid hitting the deer. Woodland Methodist Church is planning their annual fall bazaar to be held on Satur­ day, Nov. 8. They will serve a luncheon at noon and a dinner in the evening. Both meals are traditionally well-attended and delicious. Both are free will offering meals and open to the public. Melba Shook, Ann Vojtech, Irene Miller, Judy Wolfgang. Jean Sandbrook and Virginia Crockford are each working on projects which will be for sale at the St. Edwards Catholic Church Bazaar in Lake Odessa on Friday, Oct. 24. The bazaar will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include a hot lunch. The public is invited. Zion Lutheran Church will hold its annual bazaar on Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is held on Friday. Coffee and sweet rolls will be sold in the morning. A lunch with a special chicken noodle soup and homemade pics that have quickly become a Woodland tradition will be served from 11 a.m. until it runs out. Lansing Gift and Bible Shop will stock a booth at the bazaar for the first time this year, and the Zion Lutheran Church Women will receive a percentage on everything sold at the booth. There will be books and other items from that store. Last Wednesday 21 members of lhe Ledges Livelies were guests at the Woodland Nutritional Site in the Eagles social room. The meal was enjoyed by 55 people including the Ledges Livelies, and many more peoole came after lunch to enjoy the excellent prot am put on by the group who refer to themselves as "Grand Ledge’s recycled teen-agers". The Ledges Livelies perform music and comedy skits from the 1920s. They range in age from the mid-50's to 88. Kilpatrick Missionary Society held their October noon meal on Wednesday last week. Twenty people enjoyed a meatbail dinner. A few members of the Woodland Sesquicentennial commission met last Monday evening. They included Tom Nicthamer, Earl Engle, Ella Kantner, Shirley Kilmer and volunteer Cathy Lucas. They discussed food other than the two planned dinners during the celebration and decided to ask some local group to do a pancake breakfast on Saturday. They agreed to meet again in two weeks to select pictures for the Woodland Township history book. Glendon and Betty Curtis closed Classic’s and flew to California to visit their son last week. They had received their tickets for the trip from their children for Christmas, and this was the earliest they could get away for a week. When they arrived in San Diego on a flight from Detroit, they were met by their son, Michael, and they stayed at his apartment. Michael is the manager of a T.G.I. Friday's restaurant in San Diego. While they were in California, they visited the San Diego Zoo. Disneyland, Tiajuana and drove along the coast highway enjoying the Pacific Ocean views. Their son, Tony, met them in Detroit when they returned to Michigan. On Friday of last week, several of the senior citizens who usually eat at the Woodland Nutritional Site enjoyed a color trip by bus to Ludington and a ride along the Lake Michigan shoreline. They were accompanied by Shirley Kilmer, coordinator of the Woodland site. Those who could not or did not choose to go ate at the Eagles lodge. LAYAWAY NOW /or... J I Christmas! | g g M HODGES jl S You’ll find shopping and selection S „£.est w^en y°u shop early. I 122 W. state SI. (Jewelry Hastings, Ml 49058& �s Banner - Thursday, October 16,1986 - Page 5 October is Almac Plastics of Michigan, Inc. Steffen & Associates "Your Complete Insurance Needs" 9369 Cherry Valley - Caledonia Village Centre - (616) 891-9293 4320 Aerewest S.E. - Grand Rapids (616) 698-9700 CALEDONIA STATE BANK UNION BANK Full Service Bank - Member FDIC 1150 Jordan Lake St. • Drive-In Branch 933 4th Avenue - Lake Odessa (616) 374-8875 Member FDIC (616) 891-8113 -627 Main - Caledonia Charlotte Kitchen Center । "Visit Our Showroom and See Our Kitchen and Bathroom Display" Monday thru Friday 9 to 5; Saturday 9 to 1 630 West Lawrence • Charlotte (517) 543-6821 \aa.. _ / ... 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Patterson Rd. - Middleville (616) 795-7803 - In Caledonia call 891-9239 9375 Cherry Valley - Caledonia (616) 891-9237 DEVINES’ GREAT FRAME & ART SUPPLY CO. Picture Framing • Custom & Ready Made Complete Selection of Art Supplies 23 Capital Ave. S.W. - Battle Creek (616) 963-5736 Kent Oil Company, Inc. Wright-Way Lumber Company Hastings City Bank DON ALEXANDER - MANAGER PETROLEUM PROFESSIONALS SINCE 1936 Serving Home • Farm • Industry 735 Durkee - M-66 - Nashville (517) 852-9210 Self-Serve Lumber Yard ■ “Cash ’n Cany” 206 South Dexter • M-66 • Ionia (616) 527-1680 Member FDIC (616) 945-2401 • 150 W. Court • Hastings Custom Mixing - Olympic Stain (616) 344-0154 -1915 Lake - Kalamazoo Sales ■ Service ■ Accessories BMW & Harley Davidson Motorcycles (616) 342-0493 - 579 Portage ■ Kalamazoo TSC Farm-Home-Auto Store R.E. HENRY Make TSC Your Equipment TRUCKING SERVICE Headquarters , Industrial Waste Removal ■ Recycling (616) 795-9911 - 2275 McCann - Hastings The Shear Place VICKIE McEWAN - STYLIST We Use & Recommend Redken Products Appointments & Walk-ins Welcome 113 West Lawrence Ave. - Charlotte (517) 543-2530 487 E. Main - Battle Creek (616) 968-3513 (»&»,) Wildlife Taxidermy "We Save Your Memories" Fish - Birds ■ Big Game Heads Antlers - Rugs ■ (616) 795-9686 975 South Norris Road - Middleville �,l~ ■I Page6- Thu Hastings Banner- Thursday, October 16,1986 began lo lie to me. He became secretive, hostile, accusatory and stayed out all night Ann Landers BERTH ANNOUNCEMENT Come to AAA Travel Agency’s CRUISE NIGHT Wednesday, October 22 7:00 p.m. Holiday Inn 1-94 at Capital Ave. Corn© join us Wednesday evening, Oct. 22, as represen­ tatives from Home Lines and NCL preview the exotic ports and shoreside excursions in store for the 1986-87 ocean cruising season. Learn about cruise accommodations, what to wear, and what to tyring. And talk to AAA travel agents about departure schedules and prices. Films, free literature and refreshments will all be on hand. , agency Space is limited. For res­ ervations, call: Open Weekdays 9 a m. - 6 p.m. *) TRAVEL Battle Creek ________ 962-2500 Hastings 945-9506 _____ Steamed about tasteless toys Dear Ann Landers: Enclosed is a Jeiter to lhe editor of the Modesto Bee. I have been so steamed since reading it that I must vent my anger somehow. Please tell me why a company would manufacture a product that would hurt and humiliate innocent children. Why would parents buy this kind ofjunk9 P R. IN MODESTO. CALIF. DEAR P.R.: Here’s the letter to the editor followed by my comment. TERRIBLE PLAY THINGS 1 am appalled to find the best seller to children 4-10 is "Garbage Pail Kids" cards. The cards depict mutilated dolls. “Pat Splat’’ and "Beaky Becky." The children take these cards to school and give them to students they feel most resemble them. I worked for a year as a public health nurse in a child abuse in a child abuse prevention program. One of our goals was to bolster the fragile self-esteem of children. Imagine an in­ secure. slightly pudgy 8-ycar-old who gets the card "Large Marge," depicting a grossly overweight doll, underwear showing, rolls of fat. stuffing her face. The back of one card is a puzzle that depicts a boy with a black eye, and blood pouring out of his nose and mouth. This teaches our children that violence is acceptable, even fun­ ny. Please say something, Ann. - PEG KRUEGER. MANTECA CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AUXILIARY DEAR READERS: Any parent who sees these cards in the hands of his or her child has a moral obligation to take them away, destory them and explain that such cruel and hurtful "(easing” will not be tolerated. A parent who would buy such a card is a case of arrested development and sadistic t'boot. mother never knew that he hated to visit her I literally dragged him there. One day I came home earlier than expected and found my husband "in the act" with his lover - a guy! He confessed that there has always been a man in his life and said he was relieved that I had caught him We decided to divorce. He begged me not to tell anyone the reason because it would break his mother s heart In all fairness he was a decent person and I agreed lo go along with his request. e I have since heard from many sources that ho mother tells everyone we were divorced because I was a miserable cook and a terrible housekeeper. I have no intention of blowing his cover but isn’t this funny? - NO TOWN PLEASE ’ DEAR N.T.P.: Funny? Not very. Pretty sad if you ask me. but my hat is off to you. Lady. There’s an old-fashioned word for what you have. It’s called character. Let the child have her day Dear Ann,Landers: My boyfriend and I arc planning fo be married in December The only thtes wc could get for the ballrooms are lhe 8th or 22nd. If we choose lhe 22nd. it will fall on the se­ cond birthday of our baby girl. My question is. would it be fair to her if we got married on her birthday? Please reply soon; we have to set a dale now. ■ W.T.H. IN WISCONSIN DEAR WISCONSIN: Choose the 8th Your daughter's birthday should be HER day. Also, the 22nd is too close to the holidays Check his trade record first Cover-up and character Dear Ann Landers: Last week you printed yet another letter from a daughter-in-law who covered for her husband so his mother would continue to believe he was a wonderful son. I was one of those daughters-in-law who bought the presents and sent the cards. His readers. Bui I still feel ill at case on the out­ side. Guess I 'm just a square dame who is too old to change. one or two nights a week. When he drank he went crazy. Several weeks ago he became so angry he hit me with his fists. That beating put me in the hospital. I decided I'd had enough and threw him out. Shortly alter. I discovered bills from beauty parlors, tanning salons, dress shops, rental cars. The bills for flowers were in excess of S500. He also charged perfume, jewelry and luggage. None of these items were for me. I swallowed my pride and got in touch with Wife No. 2. We compared notes-hcr ex­ Dear Ann Landers: Please print this and save some trusting women a lot of pain. I met Mr. Wonderful, who had been mistreated (he said) by two pervious wives. He claimed both were frigid and the mar­ riages were nightmares. I felt sorry for him. Wc fell in love and were married. At first, we were divinely happy. Then he Ann Landers' booklet, "Sex and the Teenager.'' explains every aspect of sexual behavior-where to draw the line, how to say no, the various methods of contraception, the dangers of VD, the symptoms and where to get help. For a copy, send $2 and a long, self­ addressed. stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Bax H995, Chicago, III. 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE periences with the rat were the same as mine. Wc couldn’t find Wife No. I although I’m sure she would have had similar stories to tell. Wife No. 2 and I joined a support group for divorced women. Wc found out that our pro­ blems were not out of the ordinary. Almost all lousy husbands arc impotent (at least half of the time) at home. They plead ex­ haustion. prostate toublc. or backaches. The truth is they arc getting sex elsewhere. My advice to a woman who takes up with a divorced man is to have a little visit with his former wife. I wish I had. - EXPERIENCED IN DENVER DEAR DENVER: Not a bad idea. Even though the report may not be 100 percent ob­ jective. it could have some value. And while wc rc on the subject, would you recommend the same for a man who plans to marry a divorced woman? 1 would. New pastor arrives at local church The Hastings Bible Missionary Church at 315 E. Marshall would like to introduce to the Community the New Pastor and wife from Cucamonga Calif. Rev. and Mrs. Steven Palm and their four boys. Wc will be having Revival Service October 12-19 Mrs Palm will be bringing the special music. Rev. Palm will be the speaker each night at 7:30 p.m. All arc welcome. The "who pays’ wedding ? Barry County Community w- •w Dear Ann Landers: Wc arc financially able to give our daughter a large wedding. My husband and 1 disagree as to the etiquette of payment for guests from the groom’s side. Wc intend to invite 150 guests from our side. What is our responsibility regarding the number of guests from the groom’s side? What is the groom’s financial responsibility for the wedding dinner? Thank you for a prompt response. WAITING AT THE CATERERS DEAR WAITING: I have some bad news for you. The bride’s parents pul on the wed­ ding and the wedding dinner. The groom’s family is responsible for the rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding. It is polite but nol mandatory to allow the groom’s side to have an equal number of guests. If you want a better authority, buy ”Amy Vanderbilt’s Complete Book of Eti­ quette’’ by Ictitia Baldrigc (Doubleday). You will find many helpful suggestions between those covers. It tells you EVERYTHING. % / Volunteers Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • EDITOR'S NOTE: This column will be published on a regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking volun­ teers may make use of this space. Information should be made known to Don Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Crisis Need* people to help pick up and deliver donations of furniture and appliances. Contact Don Hoffman 948-3251. Knitters are needed lo start preparing for colder months by making hats, mittens, ano scarfs for children in need. If interested call Rhoda Miller 795-7190. Parent Aides adults needed to visit and share with families looking for a friend to be with them. Training and instructions are provided to assist you. Call Don Rewa 948-3259 if you are willing to help parents cope with common problems we all have with our children. Runaway horses or muggers? Dear Ann Landers: How come you didn’t blast that reader who criticized the men in Lincoln, Neb., for walking on the outside toward the street? Today that's the safest place to be. Women need to be away from the alleys and the doorways where they can get mugged. In the old days, women needed to be pro­ tected against runaway horses, garbage tosseu out the windows and mud from lhe carriage wheels that splattered their dresses. Today, the most sensible place for a woman is on the outside. - JAY FROM IDAHO DEAR IDA: So I was told by about 5,000 Friendly Visitors are needed to work with the elderly. Contact Don Rewa 948-3259. ITEMS NEEDED Furniture and Appliances for distribution to needy Barry County families. Tax deduction statement and free pick up provided. Call Don Hollman 9464251 at Social Services Yam lor making scarfs, hats, mittens and baby blankets for needy children. Call Rhoda Miller at 795-7190. Coltee Cans 1 lb. coffee cans for collecting money for Christmas Baskets. Contact Shirley Sisson at 948-3204. 7 Legal Notices Used Car Loans ForPeopleWhoKnow The Difference Between AnEconomy CarAnd Air Affordable Car 9.75% APR on any used car.* as your personal style and preference. Just make your best deal with a dealer nr Most people can appreciate the cost of today’s private seller. or new economy cars. Then come see us. But they can't appreciate the lack of size. Because at the rate our loans are goinn fcThat’s why you snould see us at First of 8101’ America Bank. Between now and October 31. you really can’t afford not to. Our used car rate is our lowest in years. O FIRST°FAMERICA And since it’s good on any used car, you WreCommunityBanksFiryt. ' can buy the car that suits your budget, as well •Arniujl h-rtmar Rjtr lub^wi ti> chanjtv dtrr kun ctnung _______ RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Attorney* A Counselor* 200 Monro* N.W., Suite SS5 Grand Rapid*, Mich. 4SSO3 MORTGAGE SALE Default ho* occurred in the condition* of o mortgage mode by Larry Brower ond Jane Brower hl* wife. Mortgagor*, to Water­ field Financial Corporation, an Indiana corporation. Mortgagee. 333 Ea»t Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne. Indiana, dated Decem­ ber 28. 1984. and recorded Jan­ uary 14. 1985. with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Liber 419 ot Poge 749, which was sub­ sequently assigned by assign­ ment to Union Federal Saving* and Loan Association, an Indiana corporation. 333 East Washington Blvd.. Fort Wayne, Indiana, dated December 28. 1984. and record- Borry County Register of Deeds in Liber 419 ot Poge 753. By reason of such default the underlire unpaid amount of said mort­ gage due and payable forthwith. At the dote of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on soid mortgage the sum of Forty Thousand. Six Hundred Eighty Six and 63/100 Dollars ($40,686.63). No suit or proceeding ot low has been insti­ tuted to recover the debt secured by soid mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in soid mortgage ond the statute in such cose mode ond provided ond to pay soid amount with interest as provided in soid mortgage, and oil legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by law, soid mortgage will be foreclos­ ed by sole of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder ol the Barry Coun­ ty Courthouse, Hastings. Mich­ igan. the place ol holding lhe Cir­ cuit Court within the County ol Borry. City ol Hostings. Michigan on Thursday. November 13. 1986 ot 2:00 in the afternoon, local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971. (MSA 27A3240(3)) the redemption per­ iod shall be six (6) months from she date of the foreclosure sole. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the Town­ ship ol Thornapplo. County of Borry, State of Michigan, and more fully described as: Commencing 12 feet East of the Northwest corner of the North­ east one quarter of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West. Thornapple Township. Borry County. Michigan, thence West 50 feel, thence South 183 feet •hence Emt 50 feat, thence North 183 feet to the Place of Begin­ ning. Dated: October 9. 1986 UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION an Indiana Corporation, Mortgagee James W. Batchelor (P-25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Attorney! for Mortgagee 200 Monroe. NW • Suite 555 Grand Rapid*. Michigan 49503 (10-30) JOHN DEERE SAVE BIG andthensome SYNOPSIS OF REGULAR MEETING • ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OCTOBER 7. 1996 All board members present Also 10 citizens ond two guest*. Previous minute* and treasurer * report approved, correspon­ dence read. Motion passed to rescind pre­ vious motion mode Aug. 6. 1986. regarding Proposed Zoning Amendment* ZB6-5 and Z86-6 (4 yea*. 1 no vote). Motion passed to open transfer station the first ond third Satur­ day of November ond March. (3 yea*. 2 no votes). Disapproved by unanimous roll call vote Gun Lake Sewer Amend­ ment I (pertaining to metering commercial users) ond Amend­ ment II (pertaining to connection fees). Approved by unanimous vote Farmland Agreement 86-18 Otis Hermenitl. Approval of bill*. Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m. DARLENE HARPER. Clerk Attested to by: RUSSELL K. STANTON. Supervisor (10-16) on n*y ot I'.OUnCe n n n □ BOBS ENGINE HOSMTRIINC The Right Prescription hx You r Lawnmower. 795 7647 ROBERT KLINCE 6«OMOeXOAO □ , hr txke » ,0.7 u-*- KUUtt °° ~ 1ED EQUIPMENT JD 3800 F960 F°uage Harve»t«™ m Forage Harvester m «/»rage Har*ester JD 336 Baler NHhU?°D R°Und Baler ®51 Round Baler JD 24T Baler thornapjple valley �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 16,1986 - Page 7 From Time to Time.., by-Esthar Walton about it. They do not regard the rcsorten "good pickings" and overcharge. goodwill of these summer visitors by gi*’’* them reasonable prices and good service wise course has helped Delton and benefit! Railroad and nearby resort gave Delton its beginnings Railroads made or destroyed small villages. If a railroad line bypassed a village, its doom was certain. On the other hand, the coming of a railroad could also create a village where none existed before. Such was the case with Delton. This article of M L. Cook’s in addi­ tion to the beginnings of Delton goes into how the W.K. Kellogg Foundation using Barry County as the first experimental area made sweeping educational changes during the period of 1930s and 1940s. Mr. Cook correct­ ly predicted Kellogg’s effects on the rural schools and the future of the consolidated schools with the advantage of a 12-grade education for everyone. Here in M.L. Cook’s words is the story: Before the railraod. all there was to Delton was Frank Norwood's general store, the downstairs portion being used for his stock and the upstairs for the family residence. The only thing to indicate that a village might locate there some day was that store and the roadbed of the Kalamazoo. Hastings, Lowell and Northern Michigan railroad, which was projected as a narrow gauge line. After the grading had been nearly com­ pleted to Lowell, all work on it ceased, no doubt because the depression, which began in 1873 and continued for several years, made it impossible to raise the money for its comple­ tion. In the meantime, it had become evident that a narrow gauge line could not be pro­ fitably operated, because ail freight would have to be unloaded at junctions points, then reloaded onto standard gauge cars, which would add too much to the cost of transporta­ tion. I (Cook) recall that Mr. Norwood was confident the road would be built, and lived to see his belief vindicated. Delton owes its existence to the construc­ tion of the C.K.& S. and the resulting development of Crooked and Wall lakes as resort areas. Kalamazoo people built a large share of the cottages at Crooked Lake, while Hastings resorters accounted for most at the cottages at Wall Lake. Not long after the town was platted, a roller mill was erected in Delton. All these favorable conditions exiled for a town; the town arrived and continues, although it has never been incorporated (1942). The plat for the village, as recorded in the office of the register of deeds, was filed by James R. Bush and F.A. Blackman, on whose farms, die town site was located. The business places are mostly built fronting the north and south highway through town, now a part of M-43. The road was constructed long before Delton was an idea in anyone's mind. But Delton is not a one-Jreet town like Prairieville. It was platted with cross streets, on some of which residences have been erected. However, the builders of Delton homes seem to have preferred having them on the two highways. Trunk line 43. running north and south, and the east-and-west county road which intersects M-43 at Delton. The town has a number of nice cozy homes. Prominent farmers who lived in and near Delton when I first knew the place were the following: Wm. P. Sidnam, who later was register of deeds of this county for two terms, who still later moved to Kalamazoo, here he spent the closing years of his life. F.A. Blackman, generally called "Whale” Blackman because that was what he did to a few fellows in his younger days who thought they could get the best of him in a scrap, but found they had tackled the wrong chap. He was quick and unusually strong, as his antagonists learned to their sorrow. He was jolly and good-natured. He was never looking for trouble, but never ran away from it when it came his way. At times when Delton had no hotel, Mr. and Mrs. Blackman obligingly opened their home and served meals. The writer (M.L. Coook) was a guest there on several occasions and remembers the very tas­ ty meals served by Mrs. Blackman. The writer (Cook) recalls James R. and A.B. Bush prominent and highly respected residents of that locality, but he never became as well acquainted with them as he did with the first two mentioned above. The writer (Cook) also knew, but not so well acquainted with Orren Barrett and Ad­ dison Pennock, who owned fine farms near Delton. It was fortunate for the village when Ellis Faulkner established a drug store and Fred Hughes efforts gave Delton its substantial bank. (The building in 1986. is now the library). Both men have aided the develop­ ment of the village. The two Leonards. George and Leon, are not noisy about it. but they are interested in the progress of Delton. The late Roy Thrope was a persistent booster, and the auditorium which be helped so much to be put across is a monument to his public spirit. No doubt there as several others whose work for the town (in 1942) the writer does not know who ought to be mentioned in such a list. Certainly there is R.G. Henton. who can be relied on for his share in all efforts for the community’s progress. The business men of Delton have not been narrow in their public spirtedness. They have been ready to do their share to all county-wide projects. When rural free mail delivery came (1900), Delton, by reason of its location, near the cor­ ner of four townships, also because of the C.K.&S., then offer good train service, with two daily passenger trains each way, was naturally selected as the main mail distributing point for the four southwest townships of this county. The automobile, the bus. the motor truck, and good roads put the kibosh on the C.K.&S. But Delton still had her rural routes. Mail is now (1942) carried by auto-stage to and from Hastings and Kalamazoo. The discontinuence of mail service over the C.K.&S. has not been detrimental to the mail service at and from Delton. What is missed most is probably the pungent smell (and fall out) of coal smoke as the trains whizzed through the village. Maybe the homemakers of the town are reconciled to that deprivation. (The coal smoke left tiny black soot marks all over clothes hung out of doors. Of course the homemakers were reconciled ED.) We (Cook) presume, however, that most of the villagers would gladly endure the smoke if the C.K. AS. and its three trains a day each way could be restored. Delton has a good church, well equipped for social as well as religious gatherings. Generally speaking, the village folk are in­ terested in having the church function. They would not wish to live in a community without a church. They know it is needed to counteract influences that are helpful. They are not so interested in its name as in what it does. Delton businessmen are highly favored, compared with most rural villages. Instead of the summer being a dull period, it is their most active season.They are alive to their op­ Consumers Power is free of injury for 1,000 days MARRIAGE LICENSES- Consumers Power Company employees in the Southwestern Region Friday achieved a 1.000 days worked without a lost-time injury. This is the first time in the company's history an operating region has accomplished the feat. No Southwestern Region employee has suf­ fered an on-the-job injury serious enough to cause missed work since January 1984. The region received the utility’s President's Award for best safety performance among all seven regions in 1985. The Southwestern Region has 642 employees with work headquarters in Kalamazoo. Battle Creek. Albion. Allegan. Bronson. Hastings and Marshall. The employees serve more than 200.000 electric customers and 80.000 natural gas customers in 10 counties. Scott Kane. Hastings. 27 and Catherine Shepler, Hastings. 24. Richard Paisley Jr.. Hastings. 28 and Patricia Thompson. Hastings. 28. Thomas McMillen. Nashville. 22 and Nicole Nickel. Nashville. 20. Paul Hauschild. Hastings. 21 and Kimberly Finnic, Hastings. 26. Brian Hartman. Hastings. 23 and Deanna Downing, Hastings. 22. George H. Schaibly. Woodland. 72 and Dorothy J. Swift. Nashville. 51. John W. Overbeek. Delton, 18 and Pamela S. Ridgeway. Delton. 19. Todd T. Sloan. Middleville. 22 and Mary K. Hughes. Middleville. 21. Daniel G. Coykendall, Hastings. 24 and Alissa M. Davis. Hastings, 19. OBSTETRICIANS/GYNECOLOGISTS Announce OFFICE HOURS IN DELTON Accepting New Patients Oscar deGoa, M.D. and Siamak Marzbani, M.D. Are available to see Obstetric/Gynecology patients in Delton and Hastings. Call for an appointment at... Delton Medical Clinic 10085 S. Wall Lake Rd. Delton • 616/623-5185 portunities, and go after the large resort tr at Crooked. Wall and other nearby lakes a they get a large share. They are wise and U Hastings Office 1311 W. State St. Hastings • 616/948-8015 lhe increasing number of lake resorters. Very rarely is a town the size of Delton so highly favored in its public school buildings, their equipment and in the quality of woe done in them. Here we say "Hals off to the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, whose generow aid has made these possible. Fortunate indeed are Delton. Middleville and Nashville for the Foundation's great help in providing adequate school plants, and special health training » these 12-grades schools. Barry County lJ grateful for the help it has given and is givit< to all its schools. This county is fortunate m being selected by the Foundation as the first area in which to begin its helpful activities, under the direction of the late Dr. Pritchard. As you approach Delton from the north on M-43, you are deeply impressed by the im­ posing and very substantial brick structure, which is home of the Delton-Kellogg school. The site for this school plant is ideal with room for expansion of buildings if required (and it later was required), also for the proper landscaping. Here. too. we must commend lhe people of the school distict and the school The Delton Kellogg Agricultural School is shown here as itappreared in the late 1940’s or early 1950's. board for their evident cooperation in procur­ ing and maintaining this fine school. The suitable building and setting make a good start toward the proper education of a child, especially when the schoolrooms are properly heated and ventilated, fittingly decorated and adequately provided with equipment for school training. The Delton School building, equipment and grounds are probably not surpassed and rarely equaled ina town of its size. Fortunate is the boy or gid who can have such advantages and a teachin staff seeking to give proper and worthwhile instruction. The appreciation of this school has been shown by the fact that, since the Delton district was organized, several other rural districts in Praireville, Orangeville and Hope have been added, also one district in Johnstown. (During the 1930s there was a concerted effort to consolidate the smaller rural schools with a school system that con­ tained a high school. This is what was happen­ ing at Delton in the 1940s). The patrons of the Delton school, also of every rural, village and city district of Barry County will one day realize as they cannot now, the far-reaching benefits of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation health work, now being carried on through all the public schools of this county, and the six other counties of the Foundation area. It will necessarily take several years, but lhe time is coming when marked results will be apparent in the stronger bodies, keener minds ai J wider culture of the grown-ups who will have had the benefits of i the Foundation's health training, and wil|l» come into a far better heritage. And how wise• it was to begin this work with the children. ' All the former rural school districts of Barry township have been for the several years incorporated into the Kellogg school districts of Delton and Ross township. All the Thomapple and Woodland rural districts have been taken onto the Kellogg district at Mid­ dleville and the township unit school at Woodland We have mentioned the increased number of rural districts added to the original Delton District. All but three districts in Yankee Spr­ ings and all but two in Orangeville have been made parts of consolidated districts. Rural districts in Rutland, Irving, and Leighton have been added to Middleville district, and some in Sunfield, Carlton and Castleton have been added to the Woodland district. Other districts will probably come into these three. It is now possible to arrange for transporta­ tion of pupils to 12-grade schools without abandoning the district organization. This is already bringing many rural pupils to Hastings and Nashville and may attract many more If there were a 12-grade school somewhere in the southeastern part of the county, as there should be, we might an­ ticipate in the near future that every child in every rural district would have the opportuni­ ty to attend a 12-grade school. Singles Dance — EVERY SUNDAY — 7:00 p.m. to Midnight LINCOLN COUNTRY CLUB M-45, Grand Rapids ... or THE ELKS CLUB M-43, Kalamazoo Sponsored by... Single People of Today Now Taking Applications for... PART-TIME Salesperson • Flexible Hours APPLY AT SEARS in Hastings • 945-2481 HOM MAKERS SCHOOL November 6 Thursday, CENTRAL AUDITORIUM, HASTINGS TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT — Bosley Pharmacy Felpausch Music Center Hastings True Value Hardware Free door prizes, including bags of groceries, a weekend getaway for two at the Amway Grand Plaza, and dozens of other great gifts! 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(616) 948-2572 Stereo 100 t I �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 16,1986 Saxons try to break 4-game streak against Harper Creek A play here and a play there and Hastings' football team might be atop Twin Valley stan­ dings looking down As it is. the Saxons are on lhe bottom of the heap looking up. Granted, the hole isn't so deep Hastings can't pull out. but it’ll take wins in the team's final two league games and even then a first division finish — the only real goal left to the team — isn’t guaranteed. "That's a good goal.” admits Hastings Coach Jeff Simpson of the probability of wins in the Saxons last three games "You start off with some goals, but sometimes they have to bechanged.*’ Saxon eagers knock off Hillsdale for second straight Hastings crushed Hillsdale 89-24 in girls basketball Tuesday for its second win in as many games. The Saxons, now 4-8 overall and 3-5 in the Twin Valley, had broken a three-game losing strei-k last Thursday with a win over Gull Lake. Hillsdale falls to 0-8 in the league. Jackie Barry, starting for the first time in her varsity career, scored 14 points for Hastings and Tracy Heath also tossed in 14 points. Julie Dimmers 12 and Dawn Archer 11 in the Saxons' best-balanced performance of the season. Vai Dakin, Heather Prucha and Nicole Ross added 8 points each while Susan Strong and Amy Bowers added 6. Led by 12 points from Heath and Archer, Hastings jumped to a 21-10 first quarter lead. Seven Saxons scored in the second period to help up the lead to 41-14 at lhe half. Hastings Coach Ernie Strong said the win may serve as a momentum builder as the se­ cond half of the season begins. "We played good defense as evidenced by 24 steals and only 24 points," he said. "It was a good win and I hope we continue to play in this manner against better competition. We will have to play as well because we go to Al­ bion next Tuesday. "I feel that we are capable of at least winn­ ing five of our last seven games if we can maintain the effort and play of the last two games." Sports by Sieve Vedder wanted a large family; I wanted to do the things you do when you have a large family. "It’ll be over way too soon.” Sue’s husband Mike works at Steelcase in Grand Rapids. Between the two of them they try to see the majority of football games in which sons Micah, Chad and Jamie par­ ticipate as well as the seventh grade basketball games of daughter Shana. In addition, the Murphy’s have two .other daughters in Katie and Meghann, fifth and second graders at St. Rose School. Because of four Murphy youngsters in sports, most of the week is shot by either at­ tending the games or planning schedules around practice times. Micah is a junior noseguard on the Hastings varsity team which plays on Friday, while Chad, a sophomore guard on the jayvee team, and Jamie, a multi­ position player on the freshman (cam. both play on Thursday night. Shana’s games are on either Tuesday or Thursday night, leaving little time in the fall Three members of the Murphy family, Meghann, Sue and Mike, watch the Hastings homecoming last week. Hastings Frosh blast Cardinals with 48-6 score “Fly with the Wings in 86” Schedule of Home Games__ - OCTOBER SUN 12 MON 13 TUES 14 WED 15 _____ 29_____ 2____ 22 FRI THURS 18 ■ SA' 17 2!_____ » I Ticket Prices: '6.50 and '5.50 Sundays 700 p.m. Matinee Games 400* 300* * All Others 7:30 pjn. FOR MORE INFORMATION A*A 616-345-5101 WINGS STADIUM 3600 Van Rick Dr. Kalamazoo, Michigan The Hastings freshmen football team defeated Col­ dwater Thursday 48-6. Gene Sinclair blocked a punt early in the first quarter to set up the Saxon's first touchdown. Jamie Murphy scored 4 touchdowns for the Saxon Pride, while Kirk Ziegler scored the other four touchdowns. Jamie Murphy ran the se­ cond half kickoff back 70 yards for a touchdown-to give the Saxons a 18-6 lead. The Saxons defense lead by Tim Acker. Tim Cruttenden. Ted Armour anJ Brian Turnbull played another outstanding game allowing just 4 first downs. "Il was a really nice win for us. all the guys played hard" commented coach Larry Christopher. “This Cardinal team was very big but we came out with the mental toughness e needed to beat a team that has four players over 200 lbs." added the Coach. The other Saxon coach. Jeff Thornto.- added. "1 am very pleased with our defense, they played a real tough game, especially stopping the run." .500 and that's what we want.” To achieve that, said Simpson, the inconsis­ tent Saxon defense will have to pull together. Hastings has given up 109 points in five league games — not an acceptable figure, said Simpson. "We've given up too many points.*' acknowledged the fifth-year Saxon coach. "Wc give up too many points early and then wc have to come back.” Hastings opponents, as a matter of fact, have scored first in each of the last three games and the Saxons haven't led at the half since the Sept. 12 Hillsdale game. Even so. Simpson points to the fact Hastings has roared back in each of the last four losses to still make a game of it. "Wc don’t give up." said Simpson. "We Saxon soccer team downs Trojans, Three Rivers The Hastings soccer team upped its record to 8-2-2 last week with a 4-1 conquest of Three Rivers and a 6-1 pasting of Middleville. Against the Trojans, Hastings jumped to a 4-1 halftime lead on two goals by Pete Hauschild, his eighth and ninth of the year, and one each by Joel Lenz and Jorge Goytorytua. Goytorytua and Chad Tolles added second half goals to make the final 6-1. Against Three Rivers, the Saxons, coached Jackie Barry...14 points In first var­ sity start. Mother of six kept busy in fall sports season Schedules are for airlines and bus terminals — nol for women who juggle the affairs of six active children, a husband and college. But that’s always the way Sue Murphy wanted it. A large family and the often hectic way of life which combines with that is her idea of fulfillment. A headache to some, satisfaction to her. Handling the children, four of which play on Saxon sports teams ranging from junior high basketball to varsity football, is par­ ticularly satisfying, if not draining, at times, she admits. But don't get the lady wrong. Despite call­ ing her family schedule “far from normal,” the affable and polite mother of six wouldn't have it any other “Oh, sometimes it gets too much." she says, in a rare moment of relaxation on her family's porch on Wesi Walnut Street. "I can’t honestly say there isn’t a time when 1 wonder if it’ll all end. But as a general rule I The disapointing Saxons (2-4 overall. 1-4 league) arc currently tied for sixth with Hillsdale, a game behind both Sturgis and Al­ bion — the only teams Hastings can yet mathmatically pass in the Twin Valley. " Third place Lakeview is 4-1 while unbeatens Marshall and Coldwater square off this week to determine the conference champ. Hastings, which travels to hapless Harper Creek this week, is coming off its second single touchdown loss of the season (23-16 to Coldwater), but Simpson contends the team is only a thin line away from being of the league's top teams. ••We walked away last Friday positive because of what we knew wc could manage.” said Simpson. "With two of our three remain­ ing games at home, we can still finish above for anything besides sports. "That is our social life,” laughs Sue. who says the kids get their interest and athletic ability from their father, who played football, track and wrestling in school. Sue isn't exact­ ly a Mary Lou Retton when it comes to athletic talent. "1 have none at all," she says. "I was in high school before it was cool to be good in athletics. I wasn't athletically inclined at all. "1 like to play tennis sometimes, but that's about it.” Sue's indoctrination into the world of sports came when she met Mike. Now with four of their six kids involved in sports, being knowledgeable in athletics is second nature. "I always enjojed watching Mike par­ ticipate in sports, but I never was a sports wat­ cher on television," she says. "1 still don’t watch sports on TV. Once in a while I’ll watch a basketball game or something T everybody is watching it because it's probacy interesting. "We went to Florida and watched an ex­ hibition game and that was okay, but 1 don’t think I'd enjoy it if my family didn’t like it. But they do and I’ve learned to like it." In addition to her fulltime duties as mother, wife and spectator. Sue takes 16 credit hours a semester at Kellogg Community College toward a secondary education degree. She says the hardest part of her home life isn't juggling meals, which is no picnic, but instead is keeping up with the household chores. It is, at the least, a challenge. "1 probably wouldn’t call it that," laughs Sue. "It’s just a case of gening it down to a pattern." Planning meals for children and husbands on seven different schedules isn’t easy, though On most nights the family can eat together after 7 o’clock, but game nights are a separate problem. "It's difficult on game nights," Sue says. "Whoever is there eats and the ones who aren’t puts the food into the microwave." Another problem is washing four different uniforms — each complete with its own washing instructions. "Don't ask me how many socks I've wash­ ed." says Sue. shaking her head. "I don’t want to know; it's depressing." Another difficult part, yet typical part of be­ ing a mother, is the dread fear of injury. Last year Chad broke his leg playing football, and as Sue admits now. "thank Heaven we weren’t there." She says for the first two weeks after her kids start practice, she has consistent nightmares over injuries. "You get through that after the first game." she says, "and you assume after that they'll get through the season." After all the dinner hassels. after the the seeming never-ending battle with washing, and the fear of injuries, there is lhe problem of equally dividing one's time amongst six children and a husband. And all require equal time. Sue says. "Don't all kids?" laughs Sue. who still claims she wouldn't have it any other way. Exchange students bolster streaking Saxon soccer team by Sieve Vedder It’s not like the pro ranks where coaches can scan waiver lists or college where coaches can recruit whatever players they need. It’s simply high school where needy coaches take whatever they can get. And what the Hastings soccer team got this fall was a much-needed shot in the arm from Venezuela. Iceland, West Germany, Mexico and Portugal. Hastings Coach Doug Mepham said at least some of the credit for his much-improved 8-2-2 soccer team goes to the six foreign ex­ change students that dot the Saxon jayvee and varsity rosters. “To me," says Mepham, “they’ve helped jell the team. With their assist and ballhandl­ ing skills, plus the jayvee kids of last year, we’re a much better team.” Felippe Palma of Portugal and Daniel Rodriguez of Venezuela have seen action on the cqually-lough junior varsity outfit while —4*jami “BG" Gnukur of Iceland. Sergio and Jorge Goytorytua of Mexico, and Basil Mewes of West Germany have helped the var­ sity improve an 0-11-2 1985 season. Jorge has probably made the biggest impact on the varsity with 6 goals including 3 on Monday against Middleville. Mepham said he's probably the best shooter on the team who would likely have even better stats had he not missed the first five games with a sprained ankle. His brother Sergio missed four games with an injury but still has contributed 4 goals. Mewes, one of the better ballhandlers on the team, arrived to the team late, but still has a goal and 6 assists. Gnukur also handles the ball well and has fit into the Saxon halfback rotation nicely, says Mepham. Palma and Rodriquez have played mostly junior varsity ball. Mepham said none of the six players had ever played organized soccer in their respec■ tive countries. “It’s like football or basketball in this coun­ try,” says Mepham. "Soccer is what they do. They grew up playing with the kids on the block.” Mepham said the skill level of lhe players is very comparable to American high school players. The exchange students are excellent ballhandlers and passers who know the value of teamwork. "They’ve helped the team, no question." says Mepham. Not surprisingly, the biggest drawback of the six is a communication problem between coach and player. Mepham says the six have a difficult time understanding American slang — which is particularly evident in sports. "We have to break it down for them right there," says Mepham. Still, the second-year Hastings coach says the six have injected all kinds of enthusiasm into the team, which is particularly critical after a winless inaugural season. "I enjoy the kids. 1 really do." says Mepham. "It’s fun having them around." SAXON SPORTS ...next week! October 17 FOOTBALL at Harner Creek.................. ......... 7:30 p.m. October 18 GOLF State Final? October October October October 21 21 21 25 by Bruce Johnson in place of an ailing Doug Mepham. Hauschild scored a pair of goals and Goytorytua added a third on a breakaway for a 3-1 halftime lead. Dave Vaughan closed out the scoring with a header late in the game. The Saxons were to have played Delton on Oct. 15 in a pre-regional game. The winner is to play at Plainwell this Saturday al 7 p.m. in a regional contest. still go at it and I still think we have a pretty decent team." The winless Beavers, who were shutout at Albion 24-0 last week, are the perfect oppor­ tunity for the Saxons to break their four-game losing streak. Harper Creek has been outscored 117-13 this fall while being shutout five times. The other four Barry County teams begin playing out the string this Friday, with Delton. Middleville and Maple Valley all receiving death blows in their bids for con­ ference championships last week. At Middleville, for instance, lhe Trojans (2-4. 2-3) lost to Caledonia 10-0 last week to fall out of title contention in the O-K Blue. The Trojans host surprising Lee. winners of three straight, this Friday. Delton (3-3. 2-2) lost to Galesburg 20-15 to drop into third place in the KVA. The Pan­ thers play at Parchment Friday. Maple Valley (4-2. 3-2) dropped a 29-12 decision to rival Pennfield to end any hopes of a SMAA title. The Lions play at Williamston. Lakewood (1-5. 04). however, tries to make it two straight when it plays at Lansing Catholic Central. The Vikings upended Pickney 18-6 for win No. 1 last Friday. BASKETBALL at Albion............ ....................... 5:30 p.m. CROSS-COUNTrv i eaaue at Coldwater 4:30 p.m. SOCCER Delton .........................4:30 P rnCROSS-COUNTRY Regionals Doug Mepham (left to right) and his exchange students: Sergio Goytorytua, Basil Mewes, Felippe Palma, and Daniel Rodriguez. h Sports • • • at a glance £>y Sfevp Vedder Soccer turnaround Doug Mepham would have turned cartwheels over a .500 season. Silly man. Forgive him. though, because he’s still new at this coaching business. Mepham obviously didn't quite realize what he had on his hands with the 1986 Hastings soccer team. Pure and simple, what the man has is a tremendously im­ proved squad. After 13 games a year ago Mepham's first-year Saxon kickers finished a dismal 0-11-2. But heading into the team's 13th game this year scheduled for Wednesday, Hastings had compiled an outstanding 8-2-2 mark and had nailed down the B division championship of the Southwest Michigan Soccer Ixague. Why the astounding improvement? How can a team go from woeful to winners? Did they, one by one. sneak into a telephone booth for a change of clothes? It's a combination of factors, says Mepham. who if the league picked a Coach of the Year, would be it. He points to maturity on the pan of return­ ing varsity players, the influx of talented players from a jayvee team which only lost three games a year ago. and the ad­ dition of six exchange students. "When you start a program you take just about anyone you can find," admits Mepham. on break from his teaching duties at the Hastings Junior High. "It’s like Jeff's (Simpson) football team — you have to build a tradition. With the soccer team, we’re building that little by little. 7 "It s tough to start a new program, but I feel very good about what wc’vc done." Mepham says his team was "in­ timidated" a year ago, which is only natural when you have first-year varsity players playing against players with several yean of experience. He says he could have brought this year's outstan­ ding crop of sophomores and juniors up together with the exchange students and the leadership of the returning varsity players, the group jelled to form a solid team. Even with that combination, the team still had to overcome the stigma of a winless 1985 season. Mepham, who says he never felt any pressure to win, thus adopted reasonable goals for the 1986 team. "My goal was .500. I knew wc had a decent team, but this..." says Mepham. shaking his head. He says the turning point in the season ocurred on Sept. 17 when the Saxons nipped division A Comstock 2-1. Hastings had started slow with an unim­ pressive 2-1 loss in a pre-season scrim­ mage against Vicksburg. The team didn’t look much better in a 3-1 conquest of Middleville in the season-opener. “We didn’t look good at all," admits Mepham now. Then after the team was blasted by Plainwell 8-3 Mepham thought he could see the handwriting on the wall. "I thought ’here wc go again’.” says Mepham. "I had thought we were a bet­ ter team than that. ] thought it was going to be one of those seasons.” But Hastings managed a l-l tie against a good Lakeview team and then battered division A Three Rivers 4-2 and Mepham began to see light at the end of the tunnel. Then came the 2-1 upset of Comstock, also a division A team, the Saxons, as Mepham says, "took off trom there." The Saxons would remain unbeaten over their next five games heading into " >Ca.r aB°' bu’ "hy lhc"' get beat on and run the risk of losing confidence. B Instead. Mepham let that group play together on the junior varsity anj. n ’ laughs Mepham. "I can’t fh™”BC 8‘2'2 bul lhe talent is WtdSj™18"mc with Dclton °n Mepham believes the outstanding X™ IS critical to the Hastings soccer prasraoi. which with three other fall rK? con,pc,c wilh- will always be fighting for talented players. We f "o' going to go 0-11-2 again. I com^“rC8Oin8,ub'^‘-uun �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 16.1986 - Page 9 Legal Notice Words for the “Y Jazzercise The > MCA of Hastings is proud to an­ nounce. Jazzcrcisc. the newest exercise pro­ gram to he introduced to Hastings. Jazzcrcisc classes will begin on October 14 at the UAW Hall on Woodland Street. Classes will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:15-7:15. During the week of October I4. both classes will be free as a kick off with our fall free for all"’ Jazzcrcisc is: •The number <»nr fitness program in the USA: *The original /<•»» impact, high intensity fitness program. •.vnpetin ve: •Great for men anil women of all ages: ‘Provides physiological effects; ♦.4 fantastic approach to fitness; •Affordable. You have nothing to lose...come sec why millions of people shape-up with Jar/crcisc...Everyone has fun. The cost for Jazzcrcisc is S16 for 8 classes. Walk-ins may come for S3. Participants should sign up the first day. Pre-registration is not required. Remember the first week is free for all!!! Jazzcrcisc is being taught by Cheryl Jackson. Cheryl has been expertly trained and certified by Jazzcrcisc Inc. She is CPR ccr- lifted as well as receives continuing educate in all aspects of dance and e*crcl ,| physiology. As a jazzercise instructor. Chery is trained to demonstrate modifications to app­ ly to varying fitness levels, and their teaching skills are carefully monitored to assure unifofmity and high quality. Cheryl received her college degree from MSU in foods and human nutrition and her in­ terests continue to be in nutrition, diet and ex­ ercise. She has been a certified jazzercise in­ structor since 1985. For more information call Cheryl ** 517-543-6492. 517-543-8020 or the YMCA at 945-4574. Wrestling Clinic There will be a wrestling clinic for boys m grades 4-6 at the Jr. High west gym the week of October 27. The program will run Monday thru Friday from 3:15-4:30, and c.n Saturday 8:30-12:00. Tom Brighton, the Jr. High Athletic Director, and Mike Hoggins, the Jr. High Wrestling coach will be the instructorsWrestling skills and fundamentals will be taught, and a special tournament will conclude the clinic. The cost of the program is S5 per person aid is payable lhe first day of the pro­ gram. All youth that are interested in par­ ticipating must bring a parents permission slip and registration fee the first day. Cheerleading Clinic Game and Practice There will be a refresher clinic for all girls that participated in the YMCA Cheerleading Clinic earlier this fall on Wednesday. Oct. 22. from 3:15-4:15 at the Hastings High School. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE MOTRGAGE SALE ■ Default Hastings Hie*?c&i. *■' L ,hcn chccr a‘ ,hc day. Oct ->dh-r£h°° foolba11 game on Fricheer th. - ' ,lrd and founh graders will chS. u'C“’nd ‘l'13"" »'«’ 5-6 graders «kedtok?' quimcr Cheerleaders arc Co-,rf I'XXtf f"ld “ 7 00 f°r un,il Nevember 5. in lhe YMc^0!. fthe Jr- Hi®h- from 6:30-9:30. the erarn A™5 on opcn co<d volleyball propanicip^5”00 ,nKrcs,cd in Pla>'ng- may Men, Borterie// J." P""iciP““8 ■" 4>» > an YMCA-Youth Councils Mens Basket­ league, must call the YMCA al 945-4574 ™ get a team roster. Games will begin the * , of November 3 and team fees and ™ers are due to the YMCA by October 29. .“J11 re8“*ered on a first come first served basts. There is a limit on the number of teams that can play. Wnfer Volleyball League Anyone interested in participating in this y«fS winter YMCA-Youth Council's volleyball mens or womens volleyball league must call the YMCA for a team roster. The league will be played on Wednesdays, and will begin on November 12. from 7:3(F9:30 at the Hastings High School. There is a limit to the number of teams that may play, so preregisiraiion is required, and teams will be ac­ cepted on a first come first served basis. Teams will not be considered registered until rosters and fees are turned into the YMCA. Saxon boys knock off Lakeview; girls lose Members of the state-qualifying Hastings golf team (left to right): Jim Lesick, Mark Atkinson, Dan Willison, Andy Mogg and Mike Brown. Saxon golf team 3rd in regionals; finish second in league For the second time in three years the Hastings golf team has qualified for the state tournament. In addition, for a second straight year the team has finished runnerup to Lakeview in the Twin Valley. In last Friday’s regionals held at the Hastings Country Club, the Saxons finished third of 19 (cams with a 341. East Grand Rapids won the tourney with a 334 while Wyoming Rogers took second with a 337. The top three teams in each regional qualify for the Oct. 18 state finals at Saskatoon Golf Course. The finish highlighted an * outstanding season for the Saxons, who placed fourth in the 1984 state finals. “I feel better about the team now on how we'll do in the state.” said fourth-ycar coach Gordon Cole. “It’s a lot of work just to get there (the slate) and everything wc get from here on in is a treat." Mark Atkinson and Andy Mogg both shot 83s lo tie for seventh in lhe meet. Mike Brown shot an 86 and Dan Willison an 89. The Saxons also finished second behind Lakeview in the final Twin Valley jamboree at Sturgis. Hastings, which had beaten Lakeview in the season’s first jamboree on Sept. 15. finished with 29 overall team points to 31 for the Spartans, who won their regional. Cole said the always powerful Spartans were simply too much for Hastings in the season finale. “In terms of our conference finish, yes. I’m happy.” said Cole. "Lakeview won (heir regional by some 30 strokes. They’re just a superior team. In lhe state finals I think it'll become even more evident how good lhey arc." Two Saxons. Mogg and Atkinson, were named to the All-Twin Valley first team while Willison and Jim Lcsick were named to the second icam. Chris Sprick of Lakeview average-wise was the top golfer in the league. The Hastings boys cross country team nip­ ped lakeview 25-31 last week while lhe Saxon girls lost 19-31. Wayne Oom (16:22) finished first for the Saxons while Rob Trowbridge (17:33) and Chuck Robinson (17:34) took fourth and fifth. Marc Lester (17:58) and Alan White (18:00) took seventh and eighth for the Saxons. Timmi Watson (22:32) had the Saxon girls top finish at fourth. Deb Dukes (23:15) was sixth, Sara Sweetland (23:22) was seventh, Melinda Hare (24:12) was ninth and Evy Vargaz (24:52) was 11th. Saxon junior high eagers beat Woodland The Hastings eighth grade girls basketball team knocked off Woodland 20-10 while the seventh grade team also beat Woodland 32-15. For the eighth graders. Cindy Purgiel had 8 points and Carrie Schneider added 4. For the seventh graders, Kris Carr had II points and Angie Dawe 6. Jenny McKeough and Shannon Fuller had 4 each. The eighth graders lost to Gull Lake 23-10 as Purgiel had 6 points. The seventh graders lost to Gull Lake 17-11 as Solmes had 5 points and Jenny McKeough The eighth graders lost to Lake Odessa 27-13 despite 6 points by Purgiel. The seventh graders beat Lake Odessa 41-30 as Carr and Fuller had 8 points and Solmes 7. Attorneys lor Mortgagee BUSINESS ADDRESS: 133 West Cedar Street Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616) 382-3690 DATED: October 6. 1986 having been made in the terms ond conditions of o certain mort­ gage mode by CARMEL J. HAU. o married mon. and HOBERT HALL, o married man. Mort­ gagors, unto The American No­ tional Bonk and Trust Company of Michigan, Mortgagee, doted lhe 8th day of Moy, 198). ond recorded In the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry ond State of Michigan on the 11th day of May. 1981, In Liber 248 of Borry County Records on Poge 484 • 487. on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dale of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of $47,399.90. And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been In­ stituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. 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M-‘° Something Natural 14-10; Ma s and Overthe-Hill gang rides The Hastings Country Club senior mens league "Over-the-Hill” gang met for the final time this summer on Tuesday for chili and sandwiches. Members of the select group are (front row left to right) Lynn Perry, Robert Stanley, Gordon Crothers, Frank McMillan, George Youngs, Darrell Hall, Jack Hoke, Dave Gauss (second row) Mort Bacon, Dave Goodyear, Harry Burke, Leon Stander, Howard Tredinnick, Clayton Brandstetter, John Hopkins, Richard Jacobs, Homer Smith, Rudy Flora (third row) Wm. Clark, Joe Burkholder, Pete Lubienleckl, Max Pearson, Cedric Morey, Darrell Aldrich, George Etter, Loren Garilnger (fourth row) Del Loranger, Wm. Hub­ bell, Don Fisher, Hugh Stanlake, George Bauer, Alvy Havens, Miles Dorman, Lew Lang, Stan Baxter. Missing are Art Bateman, Lyle Gillespie, Robert losty, Duane Jarman, Gerald Lawrence, and Rollie Kemmerer. Jr. High announces cage tourney plans Hastings will be the site of the annual Hastings Junior High Girls Basketball tourna­ ment October 20 through October 23. The Saxons will join Delton, Wayland and Pennficld in the tournament sponsored by the Hastings Athletic Boosters. The tournament puts Wayland against Delton on October 20 and Hastings against Pennficld on October 2I. Play begins at 4 p.m. each day. On October 23, the consulation rounds will start at 4 p.m. with the Championship games scheduled for 6:30. Championship trophies will be given to winners and ribbons will be given to all participants. ' Tickets for the tournament will be sold at the door, $1.50 for adults and .50 cents for students. Saxon JV gridders fall to Cardinals, 16-6 The Hastings junior varsity ‘botbal! team fell to its fourth defeat of the season, losing to Coldwater 16-6. The Saxons opened the scoring with a touchdown pass from Jack Hobert to Mike Johnson but the extra point attempt failed. The Coldwater team then took control of the game scoring a first quarter touchdown of their own. They also added another in the third quarter. —» • The Saxons fell victims to two possessions within Coldwater's 20 yard fall by the wayside. The backfield of Hobert, Dan Hubbell, Dave Fouty and Mason Christianson ran well behind the offensive line and the passing game also featured key receptions by Johnson, Brandon Wilder. Scott Teske and Mike Wright. The J.V.’s will next be in action this Thurs­ day night against Harper Creek. Scoreboard YMCA-Youth Council's Womens Volleyball League WL Hastings Fiberglass....................................18-0 Lake Odessa Livestock.................................. 17-1 Hooters.............................................................. 14-4 Ink Spots........................................................... 14-4 Spykers.............................................................. 13-5 J&J Auto........................................................... 12-6 Sniders Satellites............................................. 12-6 J-Ad Graphics................................................. 7-11 Culligan.............................................................6-12 Variety Shoppe............................................... 5-13 McDonalds....................................................... 3-15 OFAU................................................................ 2-16 E-Racers.......................................................... 2-16 Volley Girls.....................................................1-17 BILLBOARD'S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES 18. “Playboy Centerfold 3" (Karl-Lorimar) 19. “Whitney Houston, The Number 1 Video Hits* (MusicVision) 20. “Gone With the Wind" (MGM-UA) Reprinted with permission. VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. “Jane Fonda's New Woricouf (Karl-Lorimar) 2. “The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 3. “Alien" (CBS-Fox) 4. “Kathy Smith's Body Basics" (JCI) J. “Alice in Wonderland" (Disney) 6. “The Music Man" (Warner) 7. “Jane Fonda's Workout" (Kari-Lorjmar) 8. “Amadeus’ (HBOCannon) 9. “Out of Africa" (Universal) 10. “Gang Ho* (Paramount) 11. “Back to the Future" (MCA) 12. “Pinocchio" (Disney) 13. “Jane Fonda's Prime Time Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 14. “Casablanca" (CBS-Fox) 1$. “Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree’(Disney) 16. “Young Sherlock Holmes" (Paramount) 17. “Kathy Smith's Ultimate Video Workout’ (JCI) Hastings Mfg. Co. League Viking 128, Chrome Room 10814. Viking II107. Leftovers 105, Machine Room 94, Of­ fice 8714. High Game and Series - B. Ludcscher 540. D. Endres 536. Walt Beck 528. R. Dawe 525, B. Hesterly 511. M. Tucker 202-507, R. Saninocencio 507, J. Retzloff 503. J. Smith 501, T. Bustance 501. 19-year-olds had not.received a diploma and were not currently enrolled in any eduaction program." She said in 1985 there were 397 adult ed Bjaml Thurmondson The following arc the most popular video cassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc Wednesday P.M. IHair Care Center 16-8; Allien s & Assoc 16-8; DcLong's Bail & Tackle 13-11; Mace's Pharmacy 12-12; Art Meade 12-12; Oilions Const. 12-12; Varney's Stables 12-12' Friendly Home Parties 12-12; Handv's Shirts 11-13; M & M's 11-13; Nashville Locker 10-14; Lifestyles 7-17. High Game and Series - S. VanDenburg 202-554; J. McMillon 202; L. Barnum 179' T. Soya 188-460; B. Johnson 185; P. Clough 136; B. Joppie 162-460; C. Flora 180-425; A. Welton 164; M. Chaffee 143; N. Taylor 179­ C. Trumbull 161; V. Peabody 179-48o: S Breitner 164; B. Blakely 181'484; T Christopher 187; M. Brimmer 189-469; M. Hall 158; R. Kuempel 156; B. Handy 169; C Klein 176; M. Garren 167-480; B. Hathaway 202-497; B. Vrogindcwcy 179477 Splits Converted - N. Varney 6-7; B. Blakely 5-10; T. Christopher 5-7; N. Houghtalin 3-7; V. Slocum 6-7-10; S. Beck 5-10. VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS 1. “Out of Africa" (MCA) 2. “Gung Ho’ (Paramount) 3. “Murphy's Romance" (RCA-Columbia) 4. “Spies Like Us" (Warner Bros.) 5. “Iron Eagle" (CBS-Fox) 6. “Young Sherlock Holmes" (Paramount) 7. “The Jewel of the Nile" (CBS-Fox) 8. “Back to lhe Future" (MCA) 9. “Jagged Edge” (RCA-Columbia) 10. “Quicksilver" (RCA-Columbia) 11. “The Hitcher" (Thom-EMI-HBO) 12. “Enemy Mine" (CBS-Fox) 13. “Target" (CBS-Fox) 14. “White Nighfs" (RCA-Columbia 15. “The Clan of the Cave Bear” (CBS-Fox) 16. "After Hours" (Warner) 17. “Clue" (Paramount) 18. “Youngblood" (MGM-UA) 19. “FX" (HBO-Cannon) 20. "Crossroads" (RCA-Columbia) Brought to you exclusively by... Music Center 945-42B4 Thursday A.M. Just Ourselves 1714; Lihys Alley 17; Hum­ mers 14; Irene's 14; Gillons Const. 12 Mode o Day 12; Provincial 12; Keelers Apts. 10: S ow Pokes 10; Bosley's 9; D & S Machine 816; Leftovers 8. High Games - P. Hamilton 177; M Mullins 147; P. Champion 168; L. Stamm I77;S. Johnson 180; A. Allen 132; C. Benner 155; K. Forman 198; M. Brenner 149; N. Bracy 148. High Game and Series - L. Lilley 225-524; S. VanDenburg 192-561; M. Atkin­ son 191-543; M. Dull 152-450; K. Weycrman 155-434; S. Montguc 149-411, Splits Converted-N. Bracy 3-10; S. Penn­ ington 3-10; S. Johnson 6-7; R. Girrbach 4-7-9. Thursday Midnight Mixed Middvilla Lanes 2 Plus 1 18-6; Beer's 17-7; The Ter­ minators 15-9; Spare Us 15-9; Me & the Guys 14V6-9W; Midvilla Vice 12-12; Who Cares 11-13; P.W.K. 10-14; No Names 9-15; H.M.F.I.C. 9-15; Echo 7-17; I Give Up 6V4-17V6. High Game and Series Men - D. Manni 208-572; W. Moigan 206-550; C. Sprague 510; T. Girrbach, 505. High Game and Series Women - V. Plants, 172; M. Fager 163. Tuesday Mixed Lewis Really 18-6; Hastings Fiber Glass 17-7; Marsh's Refrigeration 17-7; Hastings City Bank 14-10; Riverbend Travel 13-11; Formula Really 12-12; Unpredictable* 11-13; Neil's Restaurant I2V6-13*6; Hallifax Snowplowing 8*6-15*/:; Floral Design 8-16: Moore Sales 8-16; C & J’s 7-17. High Game and Series Men - F. Hayes 189; D. Hoffman 184; D. Hoffman 183; B. Lake 216; C Wilson 178; P. Anderson 173; P. Scobey 185-535; J. Higgins 134-342; J. Woods 180; R. Hausc 199; W. Hass 180; R. Cullers 182; J. Vlick 219; R. Eaton 202; I. Eaton 182-517; D. Tolles 191-539; N. Sinclair 184-184; D. Smith 161-456. High Game and Series Women - T. King 146-375; T Martinez 146-402; E. Britten 144-362; L. Morev 162^50; P. Cullers 181-448; J Eaton 156-400; V. Tolles 175-477. Splits Converted - J. Blough 5-9-10; J. Sanlnocino 5-9-10. Monday Mixers Realty World 17.5^6.5; Deweys 17-7; D. Hubei 17-7; Riverbend 16-8; Bob's Rest. 16-8; Michclob 14-10; Valley Realty 13-11; Cinder Drugs 12-12; Art Meade 12-12; Circle Inn 12-12; Girrbach’s 12-12; Mcx Connexion 11-13; Hastings Bowl 10.5-13.5. Trowbridge 10-14; Hallifax 8-16; Hastings Flowers 8-16; Sir N Her 8-16. High Game and Series - R. Perry 162; C. Wilcox 198/542; D. Snyder 179/518; M. Boston 176; D. Murphy 195; B. Hathaway 501; M Nystrom 189/538; D. Flohr 177; K. Price 119; C. Curtis 160; P. Koop 177; J. Blough 225/569; D. Kelley 203/527; C. Hawkins 176; K. Schantz 160; C. Arenas 158; V. Carr 178/509; S. Hanford 173; R. Bourdo 118; M. Garren 174. Splits Converted - P. Dakin 2-7; L. Ruthruff 2-7; C. Arends 3-10; M. Westbrook 1-3-10; C. Jenkins 5-8-10; E. Neymeiyer 4-8/2-10/2-7. Thursdays Angels McDonalds 21-7; Stefanos 20-0; Little Brown Jug 14-14; Formula Realty 11-17; Pennock Hospital 10-18; Hastings City Bank 8-20. High Games and Series - T. Daniels 179; S. Blough 188; C. Dawe 162; K. King 167; D. Beadle 161; L. Watson 191; L. Hutchins 168; D. Snyder 200-532; B. Ranguctte 222-550; T. Loftus 159; C. Cuddahec 180; C. Moore 177. State aid down for Hastings (continued from page 1) Icelandic exchange students talk about superpower summit GudrilnBragadottir Fam'ly Force l3 'l: Big Four 13-11: Pm Busters 1244-HU: Chug-aUigs 1114-1214; Quality Spirits ll-l3~Hot "'3; A'T“n> H-13: Really Rottons 10-14: Toads 10-14: Elbow Benders W-14W; White Lighting 944-1414; dusters 6-18. High Game and Series Women - D Snyder 210-588; D. Kelley 185-518 C Wilcox 191; J. Dczess 178: M. Snyder I7L B. Behmdt 171; M.K. Snyder 151; p' Codbey 149; S. Snyder 147; V. Miller 146. High Game and Series Men - R. Little 218-548; R. Ogden 198-547; W. Friend Jr 183-514; D. Stamm 177-510; M. Loftus 223-504; M. Tilley 175-504; R. Snyder 200-503: R. Blough 183; D. Ogden 189; R Ward 186; W. Robins 185: R. Ogden 182 C Haywood 181; K. Stahl 179; C. Turnes 171­ M. Cole 166. Monday Bowleretles Bobbie's Unique Nails 17-7; Nashville Auto 15-9; Cascade Home Improvement 14-10: Kent Oil 13-11: Gutter Duster's 13-11; D. J. Electric 13-11: Hex Fab 13-11; J.G. Slock Farm 13-9: Hastings Bowl 12*4-814: Hecker Agency 12-12: Matthews Riverview Grocery 12-12; P S. Cakes 12-12; Medical Care Facility 12-12; Hair Care Center 11-13; Pioneer Apartments 1014-914; K. & E Tackle 8-16: Reminder 7-17. High Games - D. Cocnen 184; B. Hathaway 174; G. Buchanan 171; H. Coencn 187; P Godbey 143 (110 average,: P Godbey 177: B Pierce 157; D. Smith 179; D. McCulhgh 171; P. Wilson 163; B Cuddahec 187; J. Appclman 176: J. Skedgcll 168: J. Wilde. 162; M. Goggins 172; T Christopher 179; G. Purdum 199: N. Taylor 163: P. Arends 187; M. Slocum 149 (107 average). High Game and Series - D. Smith 179-472; S. Jackson 188-524; K. Powers 2 ! B. Blakely 236-527; M. Scramlin 216-569; J. Gardner 195-515. Splits Converted - B. Blakely 4-10; L Elliston 4-10. students, in 1984 there were approximately 350 and in 1983, 538 students were seeking high been residents of mental institutions within the last five years. Some of the stipulations require the welfare recipients to register for classes, but do not require that they attend classes, said Ritter. "There is a good deal more to the Several factors are involved in the declined regulations," he added. Schoessel said the declined enrollment from enrollment in the Hastings adult education 538 in 1983 to about 350 in 1984 was also due school diplomas. program said Schoessel and HsidL One of the major reasons is the change in by Shelly Sulser attendance requirements as determined by the and Kathleen Scott state Department of Social Services, said While Icelandic exchange students Gudrlin Schoessel Persons on welfare arc required to Bjorg Bragadottir and Bjami ("B.G.") Thurmondson were with their respective host attend school to complete their education. The families in Nashville and Hastings, U.S. social services made changes effective Oct 1, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader 1985 in lhe criteria for those recipients this Mikhail Gorbachev were striking deals near year which in turn, decreased enrollment, he the students' homes in Reykjavik. said. Gudrlin, staying with Mike and Marsha Richard Ritter of the Barry County Ainslie in Nashville, is from Reykjavik. B.G. ' is from Koprogur, a suburb of the capitol city Department of Social Services said the new law and is staying with Dan and Jean Slocum of with the most significant impact was that Hastings. parents of three or more minor dependents “I was really surprised," said Gudrlin of (providing the youngest dependent is not over the two superpowers’ decision to meet for 13 and that none of the dependents require their second summit in Iceland. Keeping up special attention) need not attend classes. on the excitement back home. Gudrlin Thurs­ This eliminated many students, said Ritter. day said the Icelandic capitol is having trouble letting all the people who want to, stay there Another change is that in a two-parent (in hotels). household in which the family is on general “The government has taken over four assistance or ADC welfare, only one person hotels and only about 4,000 can stay in must attend school. them.” she said, adding she was relieved she Other new, minor changes exclude from was not there during the two-day meeting. registration those persons currently enrolled in “I know it would be too crowded,” she a substance abuse program and those who have said, but she also felt the attention to her coun­ try would be good to generate interest in Iceland. The island of Iceland, where fishing is the main industry, is about the size of Ken­ tucky and is situated in the North Atlantic. “It (the meeting) will make more people aware of it,” she said. Gudrlin added that American journalist Nicholas Daniloff who was recently released as a prisoner from Russia, said Reagan and Gorbachev chose Iceland beacuse “there arc no Jewish people in Iceland who would protest" the Soviets’ When an animal is adopted from the Barry refusal to let Jews settle in other countries. County Animal Shelter, the new owner will B.G. has not corresponded with his family soon have to sign a certificate agreeing to since the two leaders selected Iceland as their have the pet neutered, according to a resolu­ place of meeting, but he thinks it had » tion approved by a 4-3 vote of lhe Barr}’ positive effect on his country. County Board of Commissioners. "I think they're very happy getting the peo­ The adoption certificate requiring neutering ple (the superpowers and their entouraaeslfo was requested by the county Humane Society. Iceland. I think they (the Icelanders) were Commissioners Rac M. Hoare, Paul Kiel very happy and tried to make everythin# ve™ and Ted McKelvey voted against the good," he said. 6 y requirement. "I think its good meeting in Iceland I'm Hoare said she feared that the neutering re­ very against these weapons. I don't warn • quirement would keep some citizens from war. They could destroy lhe world, so this i. adopting animals and that consequently good they 're talking about it (the arms racei “ ••more animals would be put to death or used None of his present teachers have discuss for experimental purposes." the meeting in classes, but he says a l« , Commissioner Cathy Williamson, who in­ students are asking him about Iceland ° troduced the resolution, commented that the "Many people say 'they're meeting i„ you, humane society has been supportive of the country . They re very interested in IceS animal shelter, donating about $20,000 over a now. The president is meeting there J? number of years for improvemenu. The want ig know more about it," he said socicry's 1986 project, she said, is to spend He says it would have been interest,M s. atxxit $700 for beds for the animals. home when the unprecedented gatherin.7-? The resolution adopied by the board also place and that he's happy they (,*£* provides for the certificate to include a "It put my country in the news " iw 7 u disclaimer, absolving any responsibility on "Most people don't know mrch .C? (he part of the shelter and Humane Society. Iceland: some don't even know where it ' Pets from county animal shelter must be neutered largely to changes in the Department of Social Services' criteria for welfare recipients. Heidi said an improved economy is another reason why the enrollment has decreased. "Basically, the economy is getting better," she said. "More people are getting jobs and they don't think they need to go to school; they put more priority on a minimum wage job than on their education." J Big Band provides entertainment for ball John Fehsenfeld, a member of the board of the Thornapple Arts Council took time out during the Sesqulcentennlal Ball to Invite Melvin and Alice Jacobs to be the first recipients of tickets for the Feb. 14 concert In Hastings by the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra. Mr. and Mrs Jacobs rl'iehmucn “ **" and MrS' Has,ln9s durinfl ,he d'y's Sesqulcentennlal ration. music ^or U1® Sesquicentennial Ba?l Th^ b^nd^fron?r'Od®e Big Band ed music from the 1940's to the 1980's ° d Grand Rapids perform �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, October 16,1986- Page 11 October has been designated “Family Health Month” evu5 With the coming of fall and the first signs of cold weather, it's a good lime to conduct a health inventory of yourself and your family. The nation s family doctors want you to take a closer look at your health, and month-long campaign this fall is stressing the importance of forming a "partnership for health" with a family physician. October has been designated "Family Health Month" by the 57.000-member American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). the national organization for family­ doctors. All over the country family doctors are en­ couraging people to take a close look at their families’ eating habits, physical fitness, men­ tal health and possible hazards in the home. Americans are being urged to establish a "partnership for health" with a family d octor because he or she can provide total health care on a continuing basis. For example, family doctors arc trained to help patient-families with proper nutrition, good exercise habits, and dealing with stress, as well as 85-90 percent of all biomedical health problems. They serve also as health ad­ vocates to the patient, referring to appropriate consulting specialists those 10-15 percent of Bridenstines celebrate 45th anniversary Birman-Borner united in marriage Mcllissa Birman and Mark Borner were united in marriage on August 23 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings where Fr. Pohl performed the ceremony. Mcllissa is the daughter of Shirley Shade and the late Charles Birman of Hastings and Mark is the son of Claire and Edward Borner of Nashville. The bride was given away by her brother Rick Birmau. Maid of honor was Michelle Borner, sister of the groom. Best man was Robert Hayward, cousin of the groom. Ushers were John Birman and Matt Borner. Master and Mistress of ceremony were Cindy and Jerry Briggs, aunt and uncle of the bride. A reception followed at the UAW Hall in Middleville. The couple now resides in their home on Thornapplc Lake, Hastings. Johnson-Tromp exchange vows Luann Johnson and Terry Tromp were united in marriage on July 26 at Grandville United Methodist Church in Grandville by the Rev. Leon Andrews. Their parents are Mr. and Mrs. Loren Johnson of Glen Allen. Va.. and Dr. and Mrs. Jack Tromp of Lake Odessa. Luann is the granddaughter of Mrs. Garnett Johnson of Grand Rapids and the lute Mr. Case Johnson. Matron of honor was Linda Zagaroli of Bloomington. HL. friend of the bride. Attending his brother as best man was Timothy Tromp of Valparaiso. Ind. Mr. Larry Johnson, brother of the bride and Mr. James Stowell, brother-in-law of the groom were ushers. Friends and family attended a reception at the Holiday Inn South in Grand Rapids, following the Ceremony. * The couple honeymooned in Canada and now reside in Grand Rapids. Donald L. and Phyllis M. (Reaser) Bridcnstinc of 11475 Bedford Rd., Dowling are celebrating their 45th wedding anniver­ sary on October 16. Mr. /Bridcnstinc, a retired Kellogg Co. employee and member of the 25-Year Club, served in the U.S. Army overseas during World War II. Mrs. Bridenstinc worked for the U.S. Navy as an inspector during World War II and also worked for the J.C. Penny Co. in later years. Their daughter Connie Gordier and grand­ daughter. Kelly Morrow, will join them in this celebration at Stouffers in Battle Creek on October 16. Their son. Roger Bridenstinc. a teacher, currently in Okinawa. Japan, will be unable to join them in this celebration. The Bridenstines have lived at their Dowl­ ing address for the past 31 years. Genda-Wiser united in marriage problems they are not trained to handle, while maintaining close contact even after referral and reassuming full responsibility thereafter. •’Family physicians focus on preventive as well as curative medicine, and educating pa­ tients and families in ways to stay well and healthy.” said Dr. Robert H. Taylor, incom­ ing AAFP president. (Dr. Taylor was in­ augurated A AFP president September 30.) "Our kind of preventive medicine -- keeping people well and out of sick beds - is very cost-effective. Comprehensive, continuing family health care is the best health value going.” The AAFP has made patient education materials available to members for their of­ fices. The materials are based on the attached checklist for family health. Headquartered in Kansas City, the AAFP was instrumental m establishing the medical specialty of family practice in 1969. Il also is a pioneer in continuing medical education (CME). requiting its members to cam 150 hours of approved CME credit every three years. AREA BIRTHS: ITS A GIRL Tammy Genda and Don Wiser were united in marriage on August 2. at Faith Bible Church of Lake Odessa where Pastor Richard Sessink performed the ceremony. Tammy is the daughter of Lawrence and Mary Genda of Freeport. Don is the son of Donald and Alice Wiser of Lake Odessa. Maid of honor was Tina Manshum. Bridesmaids were Lori Genda. Kris Welch and Kathy Fetterman. Shannon Genda was the flowergirl. Best man was Gary McDiarmid and Ron and Gigi Kloosterman, Hastings. Sept. 27. Deborah Renee. 8 lbs., I oz.. 22 inches at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mr. and Mrs. Mark G. Kime, 3448 Barber Rd. Hastings. August 31. 4:58 p.m.. 8 lbs. Steven and Terry Penncpackcr, Plainwell. Oct. 2. 1986 7:07 p.m., 8 lbs.. 3 ozs. Delbert and Teresa Canfield. Hastings. Oct. 4. 1986 12:33 p.m.. 7 lbs . 7 ozs. Donald and Barbara Scheller. Jr., Woodland, Oct. 3, 1986 6 lbs., I3V4 ozs. Richard and Mary Dickerman, Cloverdale, Oct. 10. 1986 1:06 p.m.. 6 lbs.. 12% ozs. Robin and Sherry Avery. Dowling. Oct. 14. 1986 8:51 a.m.. 8 lbs.. 2% ozs. Gary and Shirley Jones became proud parents to their second child Angela Suzanne on Oct. 11, 1986. Angie was bom at 7:53 a.m. and weighed 8 lbs.. 4% ozs. Grand­ parents are Duane and Maxine Jones of Dowl­ ing and Rod and Gerry Newton of Hastings. Alan and Alice Jones of Grand Rapids welcomed a girl Amanda. Sept. 11, 1986 at 11:09. weighing 6 lbs., 15% ozs. The grand- groomsmen were James Carr. Jeff Brighton and Kevin Sorel. Robert Genda was the ring bearer. Ushers were Mark Hamlin. Brett Senters and Todd and Dave Wax. Attending from Florida were the bride's grandparents, great aunt and great grand­ mother. The groom's grandparents from Ver­ montville were also in attendance. Reception followed in the Faith Family Room. The couple honeymooned in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania and now reside in Lake Odessa. parents arc Herbert and Veona Jones of Great Falls. Montana and Shirley Swan of Dowling. Earl and Joyce Cooklin of Hastings welcomed a little girl. Marge Rose, at Blodgett Hospital September 26. 1986. She weighed 8 lbs.. 12 ozs. The grandparents are Clarence Cooklin of Salem. S.C. and Kitty and Al Bcllivcau of Leominster Mass. IT’S A BOY Jimmy and Diane Sweat. Delton. Oct. 4. 1986 10:09 p.m.. 8 lbs., 13% ozs. Joseph and Janet Maurer. Hastings. Oct. 2. 1986 11:47 p.m.. 8 lbs., 9% oz*. Brian and Cheryl Blondia, Hastings, Oct. 6, 1986 4:15 a.m.. 8 lbs.. I oz. Lynda Shoemaker. Freeport. Oct. 6. 1086. 6:30 p.m. 8 lbs., 13% ozs. Kevin Thiel and Veanise Davis. Mid­ dleville. Oct. 6. 1986. 9:27 a.m.. 5 lbs.. 3% ozs. Dwain and Teresa Reynolds. Middleville. Oct. 8. 1986 3:13 a.m.. 4 lbs.. I oz. Eric and Teri Moody. Nashville. Oct. 9, 1986. 2:50 p.m. 8 lbs.. 4 ozs. Glenn and Barbara Powers. Nashville, Oct. 10. 1986, 1:41 a.m., 6 lbs.. 14%'ozs. Swanson-Lutfy marriage announced Morawski-Brumm announce engagement Ms. Dale Ann Morawski and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Morawski are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Duska, to Robert Brumm, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brumm. Duska is a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley and is presently employed at Darc Products in Battle Creek. Robert is a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley and is currently employed at Nashville Hardware & Sporting Goods. The couple will be married at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings on December 13. 1986. Mr. James Swanson and Mrs. Marilyn Coon arc pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Dianna Lynne Swanson to Robert William Lutfy. The couple was married on June 7. In honor of their marriage, an open house will be held al The Hastings Moose Lodge. 128 Michigan Ave. in Hastings on October 19. from 2-5 p.m. Ridge way - Overbeek marriage told Mr. and Mrs. William Ridgeway of Dchon wish to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter. Pamela Sue, to John Whitney Overbeek son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Overbeek of the Cloverdale area. The wed­ ding is set for October 18. McMillans to observe their 25th anniversary Lowell and Joan (Latta) McMillan of R2 Guy Road, Nashville will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on October 15. They were married in Battle Creek October 15. 1961, they have three children; Rod of Vermontville. Kimberlc of Charlotte and Todd, a junior at Michigan State University. Lowell and Joan have already celebrated their 25th with a cambean cruise. The couple have two grandchildren Chad. 4. Nicole. 23 months. Monday, Oct. 20 - Saturday, Oct. 25 Have Breakfast on Sears ■ Legal Notice Talking With Young Children About Death STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE HEARING File No. 86-19562-SE In the matter of RUSSELL C. T1LLITT. Deceased. Social Security Number 368-09-7144. TAKE NOTICE: On October 30. 1986 ot 9:30 a.m. In the probate courtroom, Ho»llng», Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD H. SHAW Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of War- As adults we are familiar with the frequent questions of our children, those back-to-back "whyls" of a child. Perhaps the toughest "why" to which we will ever have to respond is why sorreone has died. \Ne have acquired a unique family-oriented Ig brochure entitled, "Talking With Young Children About Death". It was produced under the direction of noted childrens expert, Fred Rogers of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. This acclaimed brochure is now part of our community resource collection. Please feel free to call or drop by if you would like a complimentary copy. W , of proceeding* in th* above •state mall*.-, for th* appoint­ ment of Beryl Murphy as Per­ sonal Representative of the Estate, for a determination of heirs of the deceased, and that claims against the estate bo determined. Creditors are hereby notified that copies ol all claims ogoinst the deceased must be presented, personally or by mail. io both the personal representative and to the Court on or before Decembe' 30. 1986. Notice is further given that the estate will then be as­ signed lo persons appearing of record to be entitled. October 13. 1986 Warren I. Lovings 1890 Tenth Street Marion, lowo 52302 David A. Dimmers (Pl 2793) DIMMERS & McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hastings. 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MlI 4905P PRICES LISTED ON »■ SAVE $15.00 •With placement of a ’50.00 Order from SEARS Christmas Wish Book Now thru Nov. 1st Mon.-Thurs. 9:30-5:30 Fri. 9:30-8:00 Sat. 9:30-5:30 131 W State St. w | On on j elegant full-lead Crystal CANDLE STICKS Only... k $9” SEARS Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back tSears, Roebuck and Co., 1986 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 16,1986 Saxons’ 86 Homecoming Thank You ' CARD OF THANKS The family of John Brake wishes to thank our neighbors, friends, relatives and pastors for thicr friendship and love when it was needed, for the gifts of food, flowers, and the memorial fund for the Church and also the ladies of the WMA for the lunc­ heon. Wc appreciate the speed and efficiency with which the E Units and the ambulances responded. Dorothy Brake Dean and Ruth Stadcl Dewey and Vcma Farris Jack and Jan Brake ____________ and our families if usiness Services EXPERT TREE and stump removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854___________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 Members of the Hastings High School Homecoming court: Jodi Manning and Archie Leatherman (last year’s King and Queen), Mike Eastman, Karin Gibson, Anna Loftus, Kristen Arnold, Jon Schimmel, Keely Shay, Scott Kim­ mel, Michelle Melendy, and Wayne Oom. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Miscellaneous HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS: “It’s Cider Time Festi­ val” October 18, 10am - 4pm. Cider making on huge antique press 10:30am - 12:30pm 2:30pm. Apple butter making open fire. Harvest crafts demon­ strated & for sale. Blacksmith Civil War Camp - Good food. More! Bring cameras! 2 miles North Yankee Springs State Park Entrance. 616-795-7530. THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6,1986 at 8 a.m. in the conference room. Any interested person is invited to attend. Help Wanted J For Rent CASE MANAGEMENT POSITION: This position provides the opportunity to work within a growing mental health agency to save the dcvclopcmcntally disabled and mentally ill population. The position requires creativity and flexibility as well as the ability to funciton in a team atmosphere. Applicant must possess a bachelors degree in human services. Responsibili­ ties include: outreach, referral, counseling of clients and their families, supervision of persons in foster care situations, liasion with licensing agencies and maintenance of records. A car is also required. Send resume to: Barry County Community Mental Health Services, 1005 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 49058. No phone calls. EOE EXCELLENT INCOME: for part time home assembly work. For info, call 312-741-8400, ext. 1677_______________________ POSITION AVAILABLE: for permanent part time word processor. Please apply in person at M.E.S.C. in City Hall, Hastings between hours 9am and 3pm., Monday thru Friday TELEMARKETING PEOPLE WANTED: Set your own hours, work out of your own home, make extra money. Call 945-3517 Real Fstale FOR SALE: 3 building lots in beautiful area of Citrus Springs, Florids on US 41,85 miles from Disney World. 945-5447 Jobs Wanted BABYSITTING: in my home, north of Hastings. 948-2435 HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St., Nashville 852-9537 evenings FOR RENT: Small 2 bedroom home in quiet 4th Ward neigh­ borhood. Perfect for single professional person. No pets or children. References required. Call 948-2737 between 6pm and 8pm.______________________ Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: Friday, Oct. 17,9-6.516E. William SL,fabr­ ics for sewing and many other items.__________ _____ For Sale Automotive 1980 DODGE DIPLOMAT.-225 slant 6,4 door, power with air, good tires, new battery, runs well, no rust, 1 owner, 98,000 miles, SI500. Phone 945-9915 after 6PM. For Sale HUNTERS SPECIAL: 10x50 mobile home. Good condition, S500 or best offer. Call 945-5609____________________ SALE! 50% OFF! Hashing arrow sign, S279! Lighted, non­ arrow, S269! nonlightcd, $239! Free letters! Few left. Sec local­ ly. 1-800-423-0163, anytime ( omm unity Notices NOTICE Michigan Lupus Foundation, Battle Creek Chapter. Lupus awareness meeting Friday, October 24, 7pm to 9pm, Leila Hospital, Battle Creek, Room 6-B. Use rear entrance. Subject: ‘The Brain and It’s Functions and How It’s Related to Lupus.” Speaker is Dr. Kent Wilson, neuro psychologist. For infor­ mation call 962-2373. Free lo public. M anted OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED: Any size or condi­ tion. Call toll free 1-800-553-8021 The Grand Marshals of the homecoming parade were Cinny and Ken Robbe. The Hastings High School band showed off its brand new uniforms in pre-game and halftime shows. Dairy law will work, says farm specialist Delton school enrollment down 7 from rast year Mark Steinfort and Jamie Murphy get their fill of cookies during the always-popular cookie eating contest. Enrollment in the Delton Kellogg Schools is 2,012, down slightly from last year's 2,019 pupils, according io the fourth Friday count. The count is used for state aid purposes and includes the number of students legally enroll­ ed at the close of school on the fourth Friday following Labor Day of the school year. This year’s enrollment at Delton includes 733 in elementary school (k-4); 554 in middle school (5-8); 594.7 in high school; and 130.55 in adult education, said Assistant Superinten­ dent Dean McBeth. The fourth Friday count, although lower than last year, is up slightly from what ad­ ministrators had projected, resulting in about $70,000 more in projected revenue than had previously been anticipated. At Monday's board of education meeting, members approved a computer purchase of $34,685 to hook up with the computer system at Kalamazoo Valley Intermediate School District, using KVISD’s main frame and pur­ chasing some software. That arrangement will serve the Delton 'chool’s business office, the high school, middle school and elementary building. The purchase was precipitated by the fact that the school's current payroll and accoun­ ting equipment is 10 years old and its maintenance costs arc increasing, McBeth said. He said the school’s accounting department can expect to be on-line by the second semester of this school year and the high school by the 1987-88 school year. For a number of years, Delton has purchas­ ed computer time from KVISD’s computer for scheduling and grading. In other business, the board hired Michele Tsuji of Delton to assist in preparing the school district’s newsletter and news releases and serve as the district's liasion for state sesquicentcnnial activities. Tsuji is attending Aquinas College and the work will be through an extern program. She will be paid a total of $1,656 for 20 hours per week for 30 weeks. The board also approved hiring the follow­ ing 13 coaches for the winter sports season: Tom Seabcr, middle school wrestling; Paul Krajacic, eighth grade boys basketball; Eric Pessell, seventh grade boys basketball; Tam­ my Smith, eight grade cheerleading; Patrice Hall, seventh grade cheerleading; Marie Whalen, seveth grade volleyball; Paul Blacken, varsity boys basketball; Rick Williams, junior varsity boys basketball; John Fitzpatrick, freshman boys basketball; Vai Dorgan, girls varsity volleyball; Julie Perry, junior varsity volleyball; Rob Heethuis, wrestling; and Sharon Heath, high school cheerleading. An eighth grade volleyball coach is still needed. The board commended the athletic boosters for its contributions to the district after the organization presented its annual report. From 1976 through the 1985-86 school year, the athletic boosters have donated a total of $289,626 for facilities and equipment for stu­ dent athletes. Some of the boosters’ contributions have been a new concession stand, excavation of the football field and sod, bleachers, press box, all-weather track, baseball dugouts and fencing, team room, and soccer field. The athletic boosters’ current project is a softball field complex near the middle school plus some smaller projects. The board heard a report that Middle School Assistant Principal Sharon Christensen, former science teacher, is con­ ducting inservice science sessions for fifth and sixth grade teachers and for seventh and eighth science teachers. Christensen recently attended a week-long Department of Educa­ tion science workshop through the Chapter II program. Low bids of $3,150 for a lawn mower and $1,300 for a snow blower for the district’s large tractor were accepted from Marker Im­ plement of Caledonia, An analysis by the American Farm Bureau Federation shows that if the current dairy law is permitted to operate the duration of the 1985 farm bill, production will balance consumption sometime during the early 1990s. "The existing law has a flexible support price system so that as production rises, the support price decreases,” said Kevin Kirk, diary specialist for the Michigan Farm Bureau. "That discourages dairy producers from increas­ ing production. So the dairy law has the teeth in it to help force supply to meet demand.” Kirk said a positive trend is that consumption of milk and dairy products is up 4 percent for the first seven months of 1986. "We’re seeing the results of dairy promotion activities more and more as time goes by,” he said. "Increasing cheese consumption is also a real bright spot for the dairy industry.” The nation's dairy herd numbered 11.1 million at the beginning of 1986 before the dairy herd buyout was in­ stituted. Kirk predicts that dairy cow numbers must drop to 8.4 million by lhe year 2000 to keep pace with cur­ rent production and consump­ tion trends. SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 SALES and SERVICE Lyle L Thomas Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health Group Health Retirement •Life • Home • Auto • Form • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE, at 945-3412 REAL ESTATE Our 46th Year MILLER REALESTATE Ken Miller, C.R.B.. C.R.S. Hastings (616) 945-5102 REAL1OR LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS Send someone a happy ad... The Hastings football coaching staff (left to right) Jeff Simpson, Paul Fulmer, Marsh Evans and Larry Christopher, tried its hand at eating banana splits. Ph. 948-8051 ‘‘Quality Dry Cleaning for over 3u years” 3211 lickips, Hntap Hmm NM OFEH: 7-5:34 ■w.-fri./Sit 1-1:31 CAR & TRUCK REPAIR Cleveland joins Franklin Oil Thomas Cleveland, a Hastings resident, has joined Frankin Oil Cpro. as District Sales Representative for Northern Michigan. Franklin Oil, headquartered in Bedford. Ohio, in a major manufacturer and marketer of lubricants and coolants for the metalwork­ ing industry. Cleveland was associated formerly with Hastings Manufacturing Co. THE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM is interested in preparing a substitute secretary list. Substitutes will be used on a “as-needed" basis. If interested please send application to: Nelson R. 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BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER», � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-10-23.pdf 638614c1c4c7c7f29250536abafb24ad PDF Text Text NEWS City Bank outfits are handsewn ...wrap What Irving Charlton received Story on Page 2 Lining up for school lunch Story on Page 7 Story on Page 1 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings THURSDAYJDCTOBER 23 1966 _________________________ VOLUME 131, NO. 43 George WiWda. currently serving a* trustee oo the Hastings Area Board of Education has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Barry Intermediate School District (BISD) Board of Educa­ tion. The vacancy was created when Trca-.urcr Chartei Ftul died Sept. 20 of this year. Wibakia will begin serving his port at the tegular meeting if the BISD board on Nov. 12. He will cotauwe to serve until June 19*7 when another candidate will be selected to hold the position until June 1991. . • ‘George ha* dcmtairtrated, for 10 or 12 yean, excellent leadership quafitte* while on the Hartv«a Board of Educa­ tion, " Mid total Maeafeld of the BISD. Other members of the board are Robert Gaskill, prcsMteat; Marcia Tif­ fany. vice president; James Henry, trustee and G. Mhor Ktetan, trustee. A new treasurer will ba chosen at the next reeling of ike BISD bow'd » fill I by Mary Warner A Barry County jury did not accept Dowl­ as resident Norman H. Woodmansee’s claim or self-defense when he shot an Indiana drifter in 1984. They convicted him Tuesday of first degree murder after a scant 2 Vi hours of deliberations. His attorney, an experienced Detroit cnminal lawyer who Woodmansee hired after being convicted earlier this year of another Bam County murder, expressed shock at the verdict and said he would appeal the jury’s decision. Attorney Charles Campbell said his client stunned by the convict on. "He doesn’t know bow the jury could have come in with this verdict." Campbell claimed his client was ’’deepsixed” by the jury because they had prior knowledge of Woodmansee’s previous murder conviction. He said he will appeal the case on the basis that publicity before and during the pro­ Paul's official vacancy. Change clocks Saturday night While the change back co Eastern Standard Time (EST) doesn't officially take ptnce-wwff-r-a m ‘Stmttay. you’ll probably want to set your clock back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night. Daylight Saving* Time has been in ef­ fect since April, but we’ll gain an hour of light in the morning for breakftrt star­ ting on Sunday. And the best part is that you'll get an extra how of sleep before you get up for church on Sunday. Driver hits tree on Jackson Road Mercury RISES with the latest Barry Area United Way totals day and struck a tree. Barry County Sheriff's depot** said Ivan L. Fisher. 56. of 623 Ptaa St., United Way Drive publicity chairman Jeff Guenther and campaign co­ chairman John Fehsenfeld raise the "mercury" on the Barry Area United Way thermometer Tuesday. The drive has reached 62 percent of Its 1133,594 goal since It began Oct. 1. Donations totaling $82,526.52 have been col­ lected as of Monday, Guenther said. Donations from the various divisions currently total: $43,435.38 from Industrial; $5,107.20 from public agencies; $5,700 from residential; $2 538 from retlal; $10,245.94 from schools; $14,600 from corporate and special gifts; and $950 from outlaying areas Wayland, was westbound on Jackson at' 4:16 p.m. when his vehicle left the north side of the road. Fisher was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Trailer jackknifes, one injured A boat trailer being towed by a pickup truck jackknifed across Assyria Road Oct. 13 and collided with an oncoming car. Michigan State Police report. 1 The driver of the car that was struck by the trailer was injured in the accident, police said. . j Police said Richard L. Odo, 51. of 416 Lake Dr., Bellevue, was northbound on Assyria Road near Bivens Road pull­ ing a trailer when be saw headlight* close to the centerline and moved away from the lights toward the shoulder of the road. The trailer he was pulling hit the soft dirt on the shoulder and weaved out of control into the oncoming lane, where it struck a car being driven by Rodney J. McLaughlin, 36, of Eaton Rapids. McLaughlin was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. The accident occurred at 7 p.m. Driver cited for no license, plates The driver of a vehicle that rolled over on Cedar Creek Road Oct. 16 was cited for having an expired driver’s license, expired license plates and no insurance, Michigan State Police report. Sandra Clark. 36. of 415 N. State Rd. Nashville, told police she was unfamiliar with the road when she missed a curve north of Brogan Road, hit the embank­ ment and rolled over. She and passenger Daniel J. Clark. 38. of the same address, were slightly in­ jured in the craJt and treated at Pennock Hospital. The accident occurred at 12:05 p.m. ______________________________________ PRICE25C Woodmansee is found guilty of second murder WibakJa named to Intermediate board The driver of a pckup truck wit in­ jured when he lost coatrol of hi* vehicle on Jackson Rood east of Patterson Safar- Banner ceedings prevented Woodmansee from receiving a "fair and impartial” trial. Jury foreman Timothy Weingartz said after the trial that the jurors never mentioned ■toodmanscc’x previous murder conviction <nd it was not a factor in their decision. "Wc all had doubts, but the facts speak for thtmsclvcs." he said. "The key evidence was the placement of the bullet. It was very unlike­ ly it (the shooting) was an accident.” Weingartz said "whoever pulled the trigger knew what he was doing and he (Wood­ mansee) admitted to pulling the trigger.” Woodmansee’s confession that he shot 43-year-old Frederick E. Kimberly in July of 1981 was another surprise in the two unpredkable. drama-filled murder trials involv­ ing Woodmansee this year. Woodmansee was found guilty in June of killing Dowling resident Ricky A. Goddard so Goddard’s wife Sharon and her then-lover Richard S. Eckstein of Battle Creek could col­ lect on an insurance policy. Woodmansee was charged with the Kimberly murder after the chief witness in the Goddard case, Woodmansee’s girlfriend Carol Straubcl. told police that Woodmansee •old her of the Kimberly murder. Straubcl testified Monday that Woodmansee told her he’d shot a man who had "gotten in his face" and dumped the body in a creek. Kimberly was found lying face down in a creek in southeast Barry County on July 20. 1984. He had been shot once in the back of the head with a .25 caliber automatic pistol. Woodmansee told the court when he took the stand Tuesday morning that he picked up Kimberly hitchhiking on 1-69 north of In­ dianapolis early in the evening of July 19. After the two stopped several places to drink and cat, Woodmansee said, they went to Woodmansee’s Bird Road home, where Kimberly allegedly threatened Woodmansee with a knife and tried to rob him. Wood­ mansee said. Woodmansee shot Kimberly, he told jurors, and then dumped the body in the Assyria Township creek where it was discovered the following day. Woodmansee said he did not call police because he was serving probation on a larceny conviction and was afraid he would get in trouble, he said. Woodmansee claimed that he kicked Kimberly after Kimberly cut his arm with a knife, and while Kimberly was struggling to his feel and starting again to lunge at him. Woodmansee shot him, he said. Woodmansee said Kimberly ducked his head when he saw Woodmansee's gun. and that’s when the gun went off. although Wood­ mansee said he had no recollection of cocking the gun or shooting it. I itc downward position of Kimberly’s head explained the tael (hat (he hulle( was lodged in the back of Kimberly’s skull, Woodmansee explained to reporters later. But prosecutor Dale A. Crowley disputed Woodmansee's claim, saying in his closing argument that “I for one cannot imagine how such a fatal wound could occur in the manner described by the defendant.” Crowley pointed out that testimony by Carol Straubcl indicated Woodmansee knew an eye on the amount of sweets and chips the students buy, he says, and if they notice that a child is spending his or her lunch money in an impractical way. the student’s parents are notified. The hot lunches are quickly distributed to students at Northeastern. Southeastern, th* junior high/Central and the high school by the 22 full-time employees and two substitute employees who work in the four cafeterias.(Pleasant view School is in­ dependently run by a ftxxl service company). Cooklin employs bakers, cooks, dishwashers and an accountant and most of the employees do a variety of jobs including serving ftxxl. washing dishes and cleaning up. "You get used to the kids on the serving line and you just treat them like of your serving baked beans to his fellow students at Southeastern. When asked how he liked his job. he said "it’s okay, it’s a good job." but he said he wouldn’t want it for a living. He's taken on a different assignment since he began working in the cafeteria. "I used to be in scraping and 1 hated that job. They (the other kids) used to call me gar­ bage pail kid,' " he says with a smirkish grin. Aaron Schantz, a fellow worker and fellow Frederick E. Kimberly. 43. a meantempered ex-con whose poor attendance and alcoholism had just gotten him fired from a job as a cook in a Terre Haute, Ind. carnival, had been robbed just prior to when Norman Woodmansee picked him up on the 1-69 ex­ pressway outside of Gas City. Ind. in July of 1984. Woodmansee testified Tuesday. Woodmansee, trying to convince jurors that he shot and killed Kimberly in self-defense the night of July 20. 1984. told them Kimberly had threatened him with a knife and tried to third grader agrees that working in the cafeteria is a decent job and says he takes it •fairly seriously.’ Mae Ellsworth, another food service employee who’s been at Hastings since 1970, is the head baker. She says she thinks the Hastings Food Service Department has the biggest variety of foods of any schools of comparable size in the arcca. Continued on page 3 own. says Jocllcn Lancaster, who now prepares food at the high school after having worked on the serving line. If one of the kids is having a down day. we talk to them and it makes them feel bet­ ter. she says. "Some of them don’t get that at home." Shirley Decker also put in time on the serv­ ing line and she says she enjoyed it. ’The vast majority of the students arc ex­ tremely polite. They’ll say ’please' and ’thank you. says Shirley who has worked in the high school since the kitchen was opened in 1970. ’ Not all of the workers in the cafeteria arc adults. In the elementary schools, students serve fcxxl and clean up and do anything else which will help lunchtime go smoothly. At Southeastern beginning this year. third and fourth graders started helping in the cafeterias in addition to the fifth graders who se helped in years past. Tuesday Pau! Koutz. a third grader, was Continued on pege 9 Killing was “eating at me for two years,” Woodmansee said Thousands in line for school meals Earl Cooklin sells his lunches for a buck, doesn't advertise, and has hungry eaters stan­ ding in line to be served every weekday. Cooklin’s “restaurant" is no competitor to the businesses in the area because his customers are the students in the Hastings schools. About 50 percent of the students eat hot lun­ ches each day - 1.200 to 1,300 meals — says Cooklin. head of the Hastings school food ser­ vice department. What are the most popular? Pizza, macaroni and cheese, corn dogs, tacos, submarine sandwiches. Saxon sand­ wiches (ham and cheese) and burritos, says Cooklin. For $1. every student in the Hastings system can buy a "Type A" lunch which con­ sists of two ounces of protein. 3/4 cup of vegetable or fruit, a portion of bread or bread substitute and 1/2 pint of milk. Of the five components of the lunches, the students only have to choose three, he says. Up until the late 1970s. the students had to take all five parts of the hot lunch even if they didn't want everything. He says that rule, which was one of the rules of the National School Lunch Program, was changed to eliminate was’e. Vegetable consumption has decreased 60 to 70 percent since this law took place, says Cooklin who has worked in the food service department for 15 years. If the students don’t want the main entree — anything from casserole to chili to hot pork sandwiches — they have an additional choice of hamburgers, hoi dogs, luna or peanut but­ ler and jelly sandwiches, he says. “1 feel there’s a decent variety of entrees." he says. "We try to create a choice." The ladies who work in the snack bar keep Norman H. Woodmansee such a wound would “instantly kill” so­ meone. Struubcl testified that Woodmansee had demonstrated to her in the summer of 1985 that shooting someone at the base of the skull in the hack of (he head would kill them instantaneously. Crowley said elements needed to prove self­ defense were not present in Woodmansee’s case. "The defendant must have believed his life was in danger. 1 heard no testimony like that." Crowley said. Third-graders Paul Koutz (left) and Aaron Schantz are two of the student workers who assist the food service employees during lunch hours at Southeastern School. rob him when he shot the drifter in the back of the head with a .25 Beretta. During 20 minutes of testimony and later when talking with reporters, Woodmansee described a nightlong drinking, brawling odyssey that ended in violence. He was en­ ding two years of silence about the shooting, he said, because he wanted to get it off his chest. "It’s somclhing that’s been eating al me since 1984," he said. “He told me his name was Kimberly Clark." Woodmansee said of the stranger that he picked up. "His friends called him ’Tree’. He said his grandfather was a millionaire but he didn't like that lifestyle. "He’d hitched a ride with some people from Terre Haute. He got out to go to the bathroom, and the people left him at the gas station. They took his backback with them. It had all his things and his money in it. “He was in a bad mood. He’d been drinking.” Woodmansee said he had been on his way back to Dowling from Terre Haute, where he had dropped a friend off who had business in the city, when he picked Kimberly up. "We stopped in Ft. Wayne and had a cou­ ple of drinks and I bought him a hamburger." They also bought a half-pint of alcohol. From there, Wtxxlmanscc said, the two drove to a bar called the Stagecoach Inn in Marshall, and had more drinks. When the two reached Battle Creek, Wood­ mansee said, they went to the Input One tavern, where Kimberly. Woodmansee said, got into a fight and was asked to leave. Wcxxlmanscc was getting leery of his com­ panion, he told jurors, especially after Wood­ mansee asked Kimberly if he wanted to pick up some women and Kimberly replied "it doesn't matter if it’s a man or woman." Woodmansee brought Kimberly to his Bird Road residence He left Kimberly standing outside while he went inside, Woodmansee said. He turned the house lights on. the porch light on. and armed himself with his gun. It wasn’t because of Kimberly that he armed himself, he told the prosecutor during cross examination. He "just always carried his gun around the house." "He didn't come inside the house and I didn't know why he didn’t come in." Wood­ mansee related. Woodmansee went back outside. "I walked up to him. He was on the right side of my truck I saw he hud his hand down to his side. He told me to give him my truck keys and my money and then he slashed at inc with the knife." Continued on page 9 �Page 2— The Hastings Banner— Thursday, October 23,1986 | LAYAWAY NOW for... S | Christmas! | ® You’ll find shopping and selection g best when you shop early. g 8 RA HODGES & B~~ / 9 122 W. state st. Hastings, Ml 49058® Singles Dance - EVERY SUNDAY 7:00 p.m. to Midnight LINCOLN COUNTRY CLUB M-45, Grand Rapids ... or THE ELKS CLUB M-43, Kalamazoo Sponsored by... Single People of Today South JHHR80N Street News f EVENTS ' 1. This Is Founder's Week at Hastings City Bank. Visit their Open House all this week for prizes, refreshments and, while you're there, check out the great refurbishing job they have done both to the Inside and outside of their building. Happy 100th birthday. 2. Pumpkin Day ■ October 25. Bring us a homemade pumpkin pie this week and we will trade you a $4.00 gift certifi­ cate. 3. The Hastings Ki wan is Travel Series visits the Alps this Friday at Central Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door. 4. Make your plans now to attend the annual WBCH Homemakers School on Thursday, November 6. Send the fam­ ily to the Rotary P.ncake Supper (also that night) and enjoy a night at the Homemakers School with your friends. Prizes, demonstrations and a weekend at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel are to be given away. Don’t miss it! Free tickets are available at Bosley's on — South Jefferson Street. 5. Louisiana Yamblloa - October 22-28. Bring us some homemade Yambolya this week and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 4) 6. Mule Day - October 26. Ride a mule down South Jefferson this week and we will give you a $20.00 gift certificate and a souvenir SJS mug (any age, limit one). 7. The Barry County Department of Social Services will pick up your usable leftover appliances, furniture, beds, toys and other items for use by your less fortunate neighbors. Cail 948-3259 or 948-3251 for more informa­ tion. 8. Enter Bucky’s Birthday Drawing before October 31. Prizes include dinner, flowers, tickets and more. Stop at Bosley's for details. । 9. T.V. Talk Show Host Day - October 23. Stop at Bosley’s and do an imitation of your favorite talk show host this week and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. 10. Your Insurance needs can be well taken care of by two of of the world’s largest Insurance companies with offices right here on South Jefferson Street. Visit Kurt Merrow (Allstate) and Ruth Hughes (State Farm) to solve your insurance problems. \ Employees ‘all dressed up’ for bank’s centennial STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF WEANING File No. B6-T9568-SE Eslal* of HAROLD t. JONES Deceased. TAKE NOTICE: On November 13. 1986 of 9:00 a.m.. In th* pro­ bole courtroom. Hosting*. Michi­ gan. before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judg* of Probat*, a hear­ ing will be held, on the Petition ol Barbara G. Wellmon. lor commencement of proceedings. for probate of a purported Will of the deceased dated March 31. 198). and for granting of administration to Barbara G. Wellmon. and for a determina­ tion of heirs. Creditors of th* deceased ar* notified that all claims against th* estate must be presented to Barbara G. Wellman. 2255 S. Tanner Lake Road, Hostings. Michigan 49058. and proof there­ of. with copies of th* claims, filed with th* Court on or be­ fore Jonuar/6. 1987. Notice is further given that th* estate will be thereupon assigned to persons appearing of record entitle^ thereto. Th* lost known oddr*** of the de­ ceased wo* c/o Barry County Medical Facility. Hastings. Michigan 49058. his Social Se­ curity number was 385-01-9153, and the date of death of said deceased was September 27, 1986. October 6, 1986 Barbara G. Wollman 2255 S. Tanner Lake Rood Hastings. Michigan 49058 David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 1/616/945-9585 (10-23) STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY PROBATE COURT JUVENILE DIVISION (NIDCIt FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Case No. 2858 TO: Terry M. Owens IN THE MATTER OF: Juvenile File No. 2858 A petition has been filed In th* above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by th* court on November 4, 1966 at 9;00 a.m. in th* Barry Courtly Probate Courtroom. 220 W. Court Street. Hastings. Ml. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Terry M. Owens personally opp«r befor* th* court at th* tlm* and plac* stated abov*. Richard N. Loughrin Acting Judg* of Probot* October 16. 1986 (10-23) By Elaine Gilbert Clothing sty les that were popular 100 yean ago arc the fashion rage for employees al Hastings City Bank this week. The bank employees are all dressed up jn outfits patterned after the past to celebrate the financial institution’s centennial anniversary. Female employees arc wearing long skins that were specially made for the event by Gracia Vcldman and Julie Maicl of Hastings. Male employees are wearing dark dress pants and while shirts along with bow tiCs suspenders and arm garters purchased by the bank for the special dress up week. Gracia and Julie stitched 47 ’turn of the cen­ tury walking skirts’ plus matching ascots for the bank centennial. Turn of the century walking skirts “were stylish for about 40 years, before and after the 1900s,” said Julie. The skirts feature a bustle affect in the back and each includes about seven yards of grosgrain ribbon trim. Each skirt is made from about five yards of cotton material. Some are Dresden blue, others are navy blue and some are black. The two women started the centennial sew­ ing project last April and estimate that each skirt took five hours of sewing plus additional time for personal fittings and adjustments to insure that the skirts would be comfortable to wear and the proper length for each employee. In fact, for each skirt, the pattern had to be altered to fit the measurements of each employee. Constructing the garments in assembly line fashion, Gracia and Julie said they tried to devote two days per week to the project until all the skirts were completed. Gracia says she does a lot of sewing, mak­ by Kathleen J. Oresik Acting on the advice of attorney Jim Fisher, the Middleville Village Council agreed to adopt an ordinance for protection of the village funds. Fisher said in order to comply with FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) regulations a formal ordinance for the four funds of deposit must be passed by the coun­ cil. He suggested splitting up the funds so they don’t exceed the deposit levels insured by the Federal government. Treasurer Gary Rounds was appointed custodian of the funds. Reimbursement for village employrcs The council adopted a policy to rcinitnir^ its employees arid officers for expenses Ificur■ Wednesday, October 29th, at 7 P.M. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, covering propos­ ed expenditures and estimated revenues of the Township, for the year 1987. All Interested citizens will have the op­ portunity to give written and oral comment. Phyllis Fuller, Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP _____ Ph: 948-2194 1. Little Bucky celebrates the Electric Incandescent Lamp Anniversary (October 21) by continuing his October Dollar Days sale this week. The Buck’s suppliers have finally seen the light and offer him the best prices they can so you can lighten the load on your paycheck by taking advantage of his bargains each week in our Reminder Ad. 2. Our Congratulations to Bosley employee Karin Gibson, the 1986 Has­ tings High School Homecoming Queen. 3. Check our Halloween Candy ad in this week's Reminder for your best deal on treats for the goblins soon to visit. 4. Our Sentiment Shop has American Greetings Boxed Christmas cards on sale for 30% Off. Shop now while the selection Is at Its best. 5. Bosley's Is open each weeknight until 8 p.m. and Saturdays until 5:30 to serve you. 6. Our Home Health Caro Department has Barry County's largest selection of products to provide health care in the home. 7. Pause, The Bosley Gift Shop, now has some Christmas items on display, with more to come this month. Browse through Pause this week and plan your Christmas gift giving. "The trouble with some women is that they get all excited about nothing — and then marry him." red while on official business. The council agreed to pay 21 cents a mile, up to $30 a day for food and any lodging expenses. Policy Tor high ;.pced pursuit The council went into closed session io adopt a written policy for insurance purposes that would establish guidelines for emergency vehicle operations. The policy includes safety procedures and boundaries pertaining to the Middleville Police Department while on a high speed pursuit. During regular session the council agreed to send Police Chief Boyd Cain to a school for new police chiefs at Farmington Hills from Oti. 20-24 that updates chiefs on the latest *Ws. etc. Gracia Veldman (left) and Julie Matel, standing next to her, stitched 47 turn of the century style walking skirts for Hastings City Bank’s female employees to wear during the bank's centennial celebration this week. Shown wearing the skirts are bank employees (from right) Jeralee Sheldon, Cindy Larsen and Cheryl Wilson. (Banner photo) Lggal Notices. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE of adoption OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROP­ ERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE • TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER IN­ TERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that th* Prairieville Township Board ha* adopted Ordinance No. 48 amending the Prairieville Town•hip Zoning Ordinance in the following respect*: SECTION 4.13-2. This Section amends Seaion 4.13-2 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so os to provide that land uses and development* in th* “P-1“ Public land and “P-2 Semi-Public Land zoning classi­ fications shall be subject to site plan review by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission. SECTION II. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.7-1. This Section amends Section 6.7-1 of th* Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance «o os to provide tbol churches, religious retreats, church group homes, church offices, and other similar es­ tablishments. grong* halls, scout comp*, church comps, and educational institution* are per­ mitted use* in th* ’ P-2’ Semi­ Public Land zoning classifica­ tion. This Section is further amended to impose certain specified minimum front yard, side yard, and rear yard require­ ments and to impose a green­ belt requirement for any rear or side yard abutting property lo­ cated in any "R” or “A" zoning classification. SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFUCTMG PROVISIONS. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication. All Ordinances or parts ol Ordinance* In con­ flict with this Ordinance or* hereby repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Ordinance was adopted by the Prairieville Township Board at its meeting held on October 8, 1986. ' PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text ol this Ordinance has been posted In the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of this Ordinance may be pur­ chased or in*p*ct*d at the office of th* Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following th* date ol this publi­ cation. JANETTE ARNOLD. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 (10-23) SAVE $1.00 ON A&W FOR HALLOWEEN a&w And get a free Halloween safety strip. ' AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK ( QUOTE: Park. Bank employee Diane Hoekstra, who is in charge of the bank’s centennial events, coor­ dinated the colors and fabric and selected the pattern for the skirts. She also asked Gracia and Julie to do the sewing. The skirt pattern was selected from a book of old fashioned patterns obtained from the Grand Rapids Public Museum by Janet Con­ klin. an auditor at the bank. Julie and Gracia designed the pattern for the matching ascot and Janet made the arm garters for the men. Sisters Fabrics in Hastings provided assistance with the purchase of material and Janet also made up a sample skirt to see if the design would be suitable. The most overwhelming part of the sewing project, laughs Gracia, ‘was having all those skirts at home and deciding where to put them.” Diane said bank employees were pleased with the finished products. “Everyone (employees) was so excited and that made it fun for us.” said Julie. Gracia, whose husband James works at the bank, adds, “It was a pleasure for us (to make the outfits.)” The celebration al City Bank this week is the final event of a year long centennial celebration which included an ice cream social and performance by a Clown Band in August. Middleville takes steps to further insure its village funds • NOTICE • RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP A budget hearing will be held on (Gift certificates are limited to one per person per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) ing some of her own clothes and baby items. Julie also is an experienced seamstress and us­ ed to design and sew wedding gowns for Fred Young, formerly of Battle Creek who now operates his business in Dallas, TX. The two friends have even managed to still have time to make handcrafted items for their third annual Christmas bazaar which they will hold on Dec. 3 at the Veldman home on S. Save on A&W and get a free safety glow­ strip to put on your child's costume and a list ofsafety tips on each A&W bottle. And hare a happier, safer Halloween. SUGAR A&W om.<1 OtatiOM. SfueiattieA 'wi.twnni mi • Calzone • Pizza • Submarines • Appetizers • Spaghetti • Dinners • Ziti • Sausage Roll • Cheese Cake 'l DOWNTOWN MIDDLEVILLE Eat /n or Out... We Cater AU Occasions Si SAVE $1.00 TO THE RETAILER: To receive payment, send this coupon to Pcpsi-Cob Company P.O. Box "3<XX>6. El Paso, Texas 79973. You will receive lace value plus He handling when you redeem in accordance with the terms of this offer Invoices proving purchase todays prior to submission of sufficient stock to cover coupons submitted must be sb< >wn up< >n request (lash value of I/2O of IC Offer void where prohibited or license required ()ne coup »n per pureliasc ()ffcr limited to one coupon per family, group or organizatx »n Any other use constitutes fraud. Offer expires: November 5<>. 19H6 Customer must pay all dcposiLs and sales tax involved HOURS Tins, thru Thun. • 11:30 ».m. to 11:30 p m. FrL Sit ■ 11:30 un. to 1:30 s.m. Sunday 4 to 10 p.m. I Cloud Mondays PHONE 795-7844 ........ .... si on two 1/2-liter 8-packs, two 6-packs of cans or two 2-liter bottles of A&W or Sugar Free A&W. 1200D 71M0M3 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY CLAIMS NOTICC INDEPENDENT PROBATE File No. 86-19546-IE Estate of Ross E. Young, de­ ceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest In th* estate may be barred or affected by the following: The decedent, whose lost known address was 61719 South Main St., Jones. Michigan, died August 3. 1986. An instrument dated Sept. 30, 1974 has b**n admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claim* against the estate will be barred un­ less presented within four months of the dot* of publica­ tion of this nolle*, or four month* after the claim becomes due. whichever is later. Claims must be presented to the independent personal rep­ resentative: Joy Ross Gray. 12075 Hollywood Drive, Plain­ well. Michigan 49080. Notice is further given thot the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to II. Joy Ross Gray Personal Representative 12075 Hollywood Drive Plainwell, Ml 49080 Russell V. Carlton (P-11622) 611 Comerico Bldg. Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 345-6129 (10-23) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 23,1986 - Page 3 Middleville, Thornapple Twp. consider joint venture by Kathleen J. Oresik History was in the making last week when Thornapple Township and the Village of Mid­ dleville joined together to take the first step towards a possible joint venture. The Thornapple Township Board and the Middleville Village Council appointed a joint Facilities Evaluation Committee and a Police Department Evaluation Committee during « special joint meeting last Wednesday night at the village hall. The facilities evaluation committee was formed to assess whether or not the existing municipal buildings, police department and Junior High Students join United Way effort Hastings junior high students are joining in the Barry Area United Way ef­ fort by selling a variety of Christmas and holiday gifts this month. Princiapl Jerry Horan said the students are vying for prizes, the top being a stereo. Students who sell at least $10 worth of merchandise are admitted free to a dance and get their names submitted into the drawing pot for the stereo. Shown in front of the prize showcase are seventh graders (l-r) Ken Lambeth, Vincent Culp. April Louiselle and Debra Emswiler. Hastings church to host missionary senrice The Hastings Church Of The Nazarene at I7lt» N. Broadway is hosting a missionary service tonight. Oct. 23. at 7 p.m. Rev. Douglas Alexander, for many years a missionary to the Republic Of South Africa, will present an interesting and informative report on this African country so prominent in the daily news. The public is invited. The Wasepi Bluegrass Gospel Band will be giving a concert on Sunday evening. Nov. 2. The concert begins at 6 p.m. All are cordially invited to share in this concert by these Chris­ tian artists. fire and ambulance services arc adequate to serve the needs of it’s citizens and to deter­ mine whether a shared computer for tax col­ lection and computerization of records, etc. would be beneficial. The committee is comprised of Village President Duane Thatcher, trustee Lon Myers, and. Township Supervisor Don Boysen and trustee Bill G*tiy. It was also agreed that two members of the village planning commission and the township planning commission be asked serve on the committee The committee will also assess the existing facilities, compare them to other municipalities, decide whether a real need for a joint village-township hall exist and deter­ mine the feasibility of joint ownership and construction for the building. Two representatives from the township board. Fred Rock and Shirley Eaton, and two representatives from the village council. William Hardy and Marilyn VandenBerg were appointed to evaluate the Middleville Police Department to determine whether a 24-hour department is necessary and if there is a need for its patrol to include the township, etc. . Both committees hope to present their fin­ dings and recommendations to the council and board at a future joint meeting in January. Village VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — Manager Kit Roon opened the •neeting Wednesday night by saying. "We come together in the spirit of friendship and cooperation to discuss the need for one ^tra! combined municipal building and ot7cr possible beneficial joint ventures." ., ‘During the 30 years I have been in Mid*ev ille I have seen the village and township grow. As the the areas grew, so did the sern‘ces they provide", township supervisor Boysen said. Both the township and village are man­ dated by the state now. This has made local government more responsive to the needs of •>* people. We owe it to the people to keep an open mind and investigate w hether a joint building 15k k l^c cost such a Building and whether or not we (the township and village) can work together." he said. Roon then addressed the problem the 'Mlage is experiencing with its obsolete water billing machine. He said the machine and the cartridges it's programed with are obsolete. "When we contacted the company to have •t reprogramed for the new water rates, we discovered that the only person who could do — EDITORIAL:---------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Around the state... It seems that candidate for governor William Lucas is having trouble putting some fire into his race against Gov. James Blanchard. Someone gave him advice that he should try some namccalling to get at the governor. We remember some other Republicans calling the governor names at their convention in Kalamazoo last winter. There’s nothing like a cam­ paign to bring out the worst in people of any party. Around the country... Four years ago the big federal campaign issue was the size of the budget deficit. Everybody said that it had to be cut back. One of the biggest items that Congress and the president eliminated was the revenue sharing program. Now, local governments arc feeling the pinch because they are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal aid that they had come to ex­ pect. Revenue sharing was once treated as sugar coating on the local government budget, but increasingly became a basic ingredient. The county, the city, townships and villages are all having to cut back because of the dollar loss. People might start to remember the budget deficit years as the good ol’ days. Was a *n Daklahoma who charges $50 an hour for what we estimate will be an eight hour job. "If we get it reprogramed it will only be gcod. until the rates change again. "I’ve been told that in ten years the state won't even accept paper reports." he said. Roon said an IBM personal computer with a *ape back up and software to accomodate numerous areas of village and township func­ tions would cost $1,400. Roon said the council agreed to have the Just for fun... Be sure to stop into the fiddlers jamboree at the Community Building on Saturday. Not only does it give you good entertainment, but you’ll hear music that is literally disappearing. A few younger people are trying to keep the tradition alive, but the old-fashioned square dances, neighborhood and family music get-togethers are really a thing of the past. Barry County owes a debt to Les and Rosemary Raber for arranging the annual jamboree in Hastings and helping to preserve a piece of our heritage. current machine reprogramed at a cost of WOO during its last meeting while Public Works B looks into other purchase options. Continued on page 9 LETTERS (to the Editor) PUBLIC OPINION: Drug tests expensive or are inaccurate Bobbie Brady (left) and Joellen Lancaster are two ladies who have worked for the Hastings Food Service Department for many years. They are shown here in the high school cafeteria preparing trays of pizza — one of the many large-quantity jebs they must do every day the schools serve lunch. School Food S6fViC6... cont/nued from page 1 She bakes blueberry crisp, cookies, brownies and biscuits among the many other baked goods for the students in the Hastings schools as well as those in the Head Start program. Each school has one person in charge who secs that everything goes smoothly and who keeps tabs on the supplies and sends orders to Cooklin when needed. The food for all of the buildings is prepared at the high school. A driver delivers the food each morning in specially-designed hot and cold trays, making i trip to each building in a school vehicle Some of the employees begin their day at 6:45 a.m. Others come in at various hours throughout the morning depending on when they are needed and the number of hours they work per week. Some of foods Cooklin serves are govern­ ment commodities he has to buy. He is pro­ vided with a list of food each month and is en­ titled to so many units of the various products and food supplies. The amount he car order depends on howmany type A lunches he serves. The most common products he orders are beef, flour cheese, pork. French fries and potato round:. He serves both ground beef patties and soyburgers as hamburgers. He says he has to buy soyburgers from ‘Uncle Sam' and feels that all school programs support the farmers in an indirect way. “4 feel without the food programs, the farmers would be in worse shape than they are now.” he says adding that without the fanners there would be no food service program and that the school gets food from every facet of the farm industry. “We do not use any tax dollars to run our program We arc self-supportive." he says. The price of lunches went from 90 cents last year to SI this year. It was the first price in­ crease since 1980 he says. Each lunch costs the school approximately SI.40 to serve, says Cooklin. The govern­ ment reimburses his department 13 cents for every hot lunch sold. The remaining 27 cents must be made up in the selling of other products. The other products arc those sold in the snack bar — chips, cookies, cupcakes and brownies and milk. He says the number of hot lunches sold this year is up 50 to 100 meals per day. Usually there is a decline in the number of lunches sold after a price increase, but that didn’t hap­ pen this year, be says , Milk sales arc up. too. he says. They’ve sold more units of milk so far this year than at the same time last year. Milk is one of the products which increased in price this year. It went from five cents to 25 cents this year per pint. . “Milk is like any other snack bar item. »» Cooklin. "H-» • commodHy <« h“vc » sell like all of our snack bar Hems which need lo be sold to support the type A lunches. To the editor: I could support the concept of mandatory drug testing for critical types of employment. However, there are two common drug screen procedures. One test costs approximately one thousand dollars, and will provide very specific infor­ mation about the drugs being used. The oth«i test costs less than SI00, but it has som/ rather serious limitations. Ibuprofen, a pain reliever sold under the brand names Advil and Nuprin, will read positive for marijuana on the inexpensive test. Phenylpropanolamine, an ingredient in overthe-counter diet pills and decongestants, will read positive for amphetamines on the same test. Also, most symphalhomimetic amines, such as pseudoephedrine, chlorpheniramine maleate, diphenhydramine and other prepara­ tions used as decongestants and an­ tihistamines, will read positive for am­ phetamines and/or barbiturates. It is even possible for certain exotic foods to give a positive drug indication on the inexpen­ sive lest. Also, accidental exposure to smoke from marijuana, without intent on the part of the person tested, will result in a positive in­ dication on the test. If a person agrees to take the test, the burden ol proof of innocence shifts to the per­ son taking the test. It is then the obligation of the person tested to prove that the cause of the positive drug indication was not the result of the willful consumption of a controlled substance. This could cause serious problems. A perfectly reliable employee could be fired -amply for taking medication for a cold, Wergy, asthma, PMS, or a headache. The alternative is a mandatory high-priced drug screen, an unnecessary and expensive detox­ ification program, at the expense of either the employee or the employer. The cheap drug screen lest could easily cause more problems than it is worth. There are several alternatives to be considered prior to the use of a drug screen. The frist is, the detection of impaired performance by obser­ vation. The second is, try to secure more in­ formation by interviewing the employee, and ask if the employee is taking any medications that may impair performance. If so, ask the employee to consult a physician about alter­ natives in medication. It is advisable to discharge an employee for poor performance rather than the results of a cheap drug screen­ ing, unless the employer is willing to risk a lawsuit. If the employee’s performance is ade­ quate, why have a hassle? Sincerely, Frederick G. Schantz What do shoppers like most about the Felpausch expansion? Doris DePriester Traci Wilson Shawn DeGroote Banner, city nit picking with Spencer Earl Cooklin, head of the Food Ser­ vice Department at Hastings Area Schools, supervises long-time employee and head baker, Mae Ellsworth, as she handles a few of the many thousand chocolate chip cookies she bakes each year. He says he surveyed about 22 schools and of those. 12 or so sold milk for 25 cents, two or three sold it for 15 cents and the remainder, for 20 cents. Cooklin sa>s he tries to come out in the black every year to help cover the cost of equipment. He stales, for example, that some of the machinery used in the main kitchen is 16 years old. If the existing dishwasher needed to be replaced, he says a new one would cost $20,000. "But the main object is serving a good, nutritious meal to students at a relatively good price.” he says. The school provides lunches or reduces the price for those students who cannot afford them and the school is then reimbursed. There are no reimbursements for milk he says. Cooklin says he tries to encourage parents to learn about the program and to develop communications with him and his department. "We try to make parents aware of the pro­ grams and not only arc we interested in mak­ ing it a successful program financially, but also to sell food the children like to eat." says Cooklin. To the editor: As I sit down to write this letter I am reminded of a trip taken my senior year in high school. The experience of visiting a World War II prison camp is something I shall never forget. In that camp a museum has been erected on the sight where a countless multitude lost their lives. In the museum are several exhibits, but the one I wish to share reminds us that if we fail to care about what happens to others there may be none left to care about what happens to us. While this can refer to several aspects of our life today I am referring specifically to the situation with Mr. Spencer. A fire burned and destroyed a business he had built up. As a wise business man he had insurance to help repair and replace the loss. This man did not take the money and move to another town. He did not lake the money and start another type of business. Mr. Spencer is attempting to rebuild and repair the business that had been all but destroyed by the destruction of a fire. This is where the City of Hastings has come in. I do not know Mr. Spencer. I have only met him when his services were needed. My first meeting with him was when he came out to fix a flat tire so that a pregnant woman could get to work on time. The next time we met was when an ice covered road and the force of gravity had overpowered a car and his ser­ vices were again needed. The third time we met was after I got a call from a stranded hus­ band husband whose car had quit working somewhere between Hastings and Lansing. Mr. Spencer has always been there to help our family within minutes of our call. A ser­ vice for which I have been grateful. Hastings needs more business people like Mr. Spencer, person who places service and people first. Now Mr. Spencer wishes to rise from the ashes of his disaster and the City of Hastings seems to have thrown a road block at his every turn. I am referring specifically to the failure to allow Mr. Spencer to repair and replace the building on the same foundation as the building had stood for years. It seems that the city wishes Mr. Spencer to move his old building foundation to meet new building code. While the top part to the building may be new the foundation was there prior to the code. It is all a matter of degrees. If a person whose home was 20 feet from the existing road had a fire in a room and as a result had to replace that room, would the city require that person to move their entire home back to the required 25 feel? I hope not. Why do we ex­ pect Mr. Spencer to move his building back? The time for common sense has come. The ci­ ty is so busy picking the nits they have forgot­ ten why they arc there in the first place. All of us share in the situation. As the pla­ que that hangs on an office wall states If you art not part of the solution you an part of the problem. It is my sincere desire that we can all support Mr. Spencer. Cordially. Jan Gietzen Cindy Cason Jan Hartough Here's the Question: There’s a new super store in town — Felpausch. It has doubled in size and now offers a larger delicatessen with hot and cold food and made-to-order sandwiches, a flower shop, an enlarged meat counter, a bigger card shop, a dairy case that’s doubl­ ed in size, a grocery pick-up area, a larger bakery, a large produce section and more check-out lanes. With ail these enlargements and additions, we wondered what the Hastings Felpausch customers lik­ ed most about the ‘super store’ so we asked and this Is what six of them said: Doris DePriester, Hastings: "1 like everything about it. I think they have u wonderful store here." Trad Wilson, Hastings: "1 like the grocery pick-up; I think it will make things go a lot faster. I also like the delicatessen." [hX, Banner Send form P S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 43 - Thursday, October 23,1986 Subscription Rates: $11.00 per year in Barry County; $13.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $14.50 per year elsewhere. Patti Orr Shawn DeGroote, Hastings: “I guess the deli is what I like best. It has a lot of variety for lunch hours. You can get something quick to eat and made to your satisfaction. Cindy Cason, Hastings: "1 like the wider aisles especially when you have three kids hanging on to one cart. 1 noticed that the other day when there were three of us with kids passing in the aisle. At least I think the aisles arc wider." Jan Hartough, Hastings: "1 love the deli; I think it's great they have such a variety. I also think its nice they have a flower shop. They also have a nice selection of fruits and vegetables." Patti Orr, Middleville: "It's more conve­ nient. They have more variety. It’s much nicer than it was before. I also like their flower department.’’ Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must Include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 23,1986 M- Uuremin. Tsffce. R.S.M Hmm Hills- He preceded in dealh b/h.s parents. Leo and Agnes Taflee: a briber Rev. Roben Taffee and a Maier. Man ITaffee. Arrangements were made by Stroo Funeral Home. ita a rie J Lida May Johnson MIDDLEVILLE - Lida Mav Johnston 90 of Middleville, formerly of Hastings, died Tuesday. Oct. 14. 1986 at Pennock Hospital Sers ices were held at I p.m. Friday. Oct. 17 at the Grace Wesleyan Church in Hastings the Rev. Leonard E. Davis officiated. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery. Edna Grace Bowerman Mabel L. VandeCar LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Mabel L. VandeCar. 73. of 13450 Jordan Lake Hwy.. Lake Odessa died Friday. Oct. 17. 1986, at her residence. Funeral services were held Monday. Oct. 2C at 3:30 p.m. at Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Rev. Richard Sessink officiated with burial at Lakeside Cemetery . Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. Mrs. VandeCar was bom on March 26, 1913 al Everett Township. Newaygo County, the daughter of Moses and Ella (Kauffman) Chupp. She attended White Cloud Schools. She was married to Arthur VandeCar on November 28. 1934 in Lake Odessa. Mr. VandeCar died May 5. 1977. Mrs. VandeCar was employed at Lake Odessa Canning Co. and Amway of Ada. She was a member of Merry Social Club. Hospital Guild of Hastings, and charter member of Faith Bible Church of Lake Odessa. Mrs VandeCar is survived by one daughter. Marlene Kruger of Lake Odessa; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one daughter-in-law. Alice Forshey of Lake Odessa; one sister. Beulah McCloud of In­ dian; brother-in-law. Clarence VandeCar of Hastings. She was preceded in death by a son, David. January 14, 1972. CLASSIFIED ADS GET RESULTS HASTINGS - Mrs. Edna Grace Bower­ man. 93. of Hastings, formerly of Lake Odessa, died Saturday, Oct. 18 at Barry County Medical Care Facility. Funeral ser­ vices were held Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 1:30 p.m at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa Rev. Larry Pike officiated. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery. Mrs. Bowerman was bom on November 23, 1892 at Carlton Center, the daughter of Lester and Vina (Vester) Carpenter. She at­ tended Clarksville Schools. She married Ralph Bowerman on August 9. 1913 in Ionia. Mr. Bowerman died July 5, 1948. Mrs. Bowerman is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Lillian) Buxton. Mrs. William (Marie) Haskins and Mrs. Ray­ mond (Lucille) Piper all of Lake Odessa; one sister, Mrs. Richard Bowerman of Portland; two brothers, Lawrence Cooley and Merle Cooley both of Hastings; 25 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great­ grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, two grandchildren, two brothers and one sister. Jordy Ray Purdum HASTINGS - Jordy Ray Purdum infant son of Tim and Deanice (Krebs) Purdum of 243 W. Amy St.. Hastings died Friday, Oct. 17. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at the Lakeview Cemetery Nashville. Pastor Lester DeGroot officiated with arrangements by Vogt-Wren Funeral Chapel Nashville. Jordy Ray is survived by his parents, Maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Wood. Hastings. Paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Purdum, Hastings, Mater­ nal great-grandmother Mrs. Florence Krebs of Hastings, Paternal great-grand parents Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Purdum of Middleville. William Taffee HASTINGS • Mr. William J. Taffee. 68. formerly of 102 E. Clinion. Hasiingsdied Fri­ day. Oci. 17. 1986 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held Monday. Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. at St. Man Madaglen Church in Grand Rapids. Father Leon Pohl officiated with burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Mr. Taffee was bom November 3. 1917 in Hastings, the youngest son of the late Leo and Agnes Taffee. He attended St. Rose School and graduated from Hastings High School. He was a native of Hastings but had recently moved to Grand Rapids. He married Ruth Taylor of Wayne. Ml on January 9. 1941. Mr. Taffee was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Co. from 1938 lo 1943. Then in 1943 he moved to Dearborn where he worked at the Fort Motor Co. from 1943 to 1946 as a cash accountant. He returned to Hastings in 1946 where he was self-employed until 1948. He then served as purchasing manager at the E.W. Bliss until his retirement in February. 1977. Mr. Taffee was a member of Si. Rose Parish. Knights of Columbus, past member of the Lions Club, Elks Club and Hustings Coun­ try Club. Mr. Taffee is survived by his wife, Ruth; one son. Robert W. Taffee of Grand Rapids: five daughters. Janet Clancy of Northville. Joan Taffee of Saratoga Springs. NY, Jean Bowles of Alger. Mary Olmstead of Big Rapids and Kathy Green of Grand Rapids; 16 grandchildren: one great-grandchild; one brother. Thomas Taffee of Hastings; and two sisters. Agnes Perkins of Hastings and Sister Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to Grace Wesleyan Church. Mrs. Johnson was bom on March 15. 1896 at Hartford. Indiana the daughter of Nichols and Emily (Richards) Porter. She was raised in Indiana and attended school there. She married Orlo V. Johnson in 1946 and had lived in the Hastings area for many years. She had resided at the Middleville Foster Care Home for the past three weeks. She was a member of the Grace Wesleyan Church. There are no immediate survivors, her hus­ band preceded her in death August 5. 1974. Ethel Neeb LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Ethel Neeb. 79. of Lake Odessa died Thursday. Oct. 16. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services were held 1:30 Monday. Oct. 20 at Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Rev. Ben Ridder of­ ficiated with burial at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Reformed Church Building Fund. Mrs. Neeb was born on May 15. 1907 in Carlton Township. Barry County, the daughier of William and Emma (Wait) Allcrding. She attended Brown Rural Schools and Hastings High School. She married Ray Neeb on August II. 1927 in Hastings. She was employed for 10 years at Barry County Medical Care Facility. Mr. and Mrs. Neeb also owned and operated Neeb Food Locker in Lake Odessa for 13 years. She was a member of the Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church and West Odessa Mis­ sionary Society. Mrs. Neeb is survived by her husband. Ray: one son. Louis Neeb of Lake Odessa; one daughter. Mrs. Leon (Gloria) Sutherland of Woodland; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and twin sister. Edith Smclkcr. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Ethel Irene Johncock HASTINGS ■ Mrs. Ethel Irene Johncock. 85 of 632 Hubbcl St.. Hastings, died early Monday. Oct. 20. 1986 at Barry County Medical Facility. Funeral scrvtces will be held 1 30 p.m. Thursday. Oct 23 at Wren Funeral Home Rev Gary Brooks will of­ ficiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Eastern Star service will be conducted as part of the funeral services Dy Hastings OES No. 7. Memorials may be made to the Michigan Heart Fund. Mrs. Johncock was bom December 17. 1900 in Hastings the daughter of Ammon and Elizabeth (Bierman) Eaton. She was a lifelong Hastings resident attended Hastings schools. Her marriage to Edwin Johncock er.ded in divorce. She was employed for 27 years at Hastings Manufacturing Co., retiring in 1965. She was a life member and past matron of Hastings OES No. 7. member of Rebekah Lodge No. 53 and American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Johncock is survived by one daughter. Mrs. Barbara Kurcmpel of Hastings; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters. Mrs. Mabie Endsley of Hastings and Mrs. Julia Hanson of Simi Valley, CA. She was preceded in death by a son. Kennith Johncock in 1983. a brother Walter Eaton and one sister. Esther Dunn. — ELECT — ATTEND SERVICES . . .. _ FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 8 WoodUwn. Mtehijaa 5MM004. 5 K"w,h w Gamrt p“,<* Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. ‘ ’ muC* 14.41 .nA Rd I " *•' service*: suixuy senoal so a.m Mora. W0r*hi’’ 945-9414 Sunday Oct. 19 ■ 8 45 Church School (all iga|, 10 00 family Worship Thun.Uy.Oct 16 - 4:15 Children'* Choir, UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Russell E. palmer Rutland Charter Twp. MAKERS SCHOOL TRUSTEE Paid for by Committee to Elect Russell E. Palmer Trustee No. 12588, 150 N. Middleville Rd.. Hastings FIRST CHURCH OF GOD IMON IraaJ- FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 10:30 a m CoHee Wortkip: 7 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. Thursday, November 6 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. lerim Minolrr, Eileen Hipbee. Dir Chris nan Ed Sunday. Oct 26 9 30 and 1100 Morning Wonhip service* Nursery Pro­ vided. Broadcast >1 9:30 tervice over WBCH-AM and FM 9 33 Church School Clamn for all ages 10.30 Coffer Hour in the Church Dinirg Room. 4 00 Junior High Youth Fellowship meet al Church 5:30 Senmr High Youth Fellowship men at the church. 7 00 Dobson Scriet in Leeton Sharpe Memorial Hall Wednes­ day Oct 29 - 7 30 Channel Choir practice 7 30 The Boy Scout* meet. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall Rev Steven Palm Pattor Sunday Morning Sunday School • 1000. Morning Worthy Service • 11:00. Evening Service ■ 7:30. Prayer Meeting Wednesday. Night • 7:30. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHHIN, 600 Powell Rd. RuaaaU A. Sarver, Pastor Phone 945-9224. Worship service 10:30 a.m.. evening service 6 p.m.. classes lor all agn 9:45 a m. Sunday school Tuesday. Cottage Prayer Meeting 7:00 p m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E CHURCH OP YHB NAZARRNB, 1716 North Si . MkU I An on Pastor Phone North Broadwr . Re<. Jamea B Leiuman 945-9414 Sunday. Oct 19 - 8 45 Church Pastor Suadey San«a;9 45 a m. Sunday School (all ages! 10 00 Family Worship School Hour: 1100 ajn Morning Worship Thursday Oct 16 4 15 Children's Choir. Service, 6:W p.m. Evening Service. 7 00 EvanglSM ftl. 7:30 Sr Choir Satur­ Wednesday 7:00 p m Services for Adults day Oct 18 ■ 9 30 Conf 6 Tuesday Oct Teens and Children 21 9 30 Wordwalchers Buddy Houghtaim. Thursday. Oct. 2 ■ 7 00 pm Chancel Char * This will be the Iasi Early Worship Service until nesl June The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner end these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS 4 LOAN ASSOCIATION Hotting* and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your Ufa, Home. Business and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Moiling* — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hatting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER I Ml H kwd.m - Ha,l.v BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescription*" - TIBS. Jellerson - 943-3429 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT — Nashville Area * Bosley Pharmacy • Felpausch ST CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon PohJ. Pastor. A mission of Si. Rose Catholic Church. 6:30 pm Sunday Hastings Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Music Center • Hastings True Value Hardware COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND EANF1FLD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Mary Horn officuung Country Chapel Church School 9 00 a m worship 10.15 am Benfield Church SchoU 1000am Workup Service 11 30 OrangevilleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd two miles south of Gun Lake. Rev Dan Bowman Pastor Lcn Harris Sunday School Sup: Sunday School. 9 45 am. Church Services 11 a.m.; 6 pm Wednes­ day 7 p m Family Bible Institute (or 2 year olds through adults Nursery stalled al a'J services But ministry weekly with Ron Moore. Call 664-5187 for free transportation in Gun Lake area. "Ministering God’* Word to Today's World." ST CYRIL k METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Walter Spillane Pastor Fhone 792 2889 Saturday Mas* 5 00 p m Sun day 9 00 a m. Middleville Area ST AUGUSTINE. .Middleville fath-r Walther Spillane Pastor Phone 792 2*sy Sunday Mas* 11 00 a m HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Delton Area HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd 8 rat S. i astor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School at 10 a m . Wor ship 11 i n . Evening Service at 7 pm Youth meet Sunday 6 pm . Wednesdry Prayer Bible 7 pm m c«A u. — wiop It’s all JfoBr... No Tickets to Buy TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. NathviUe. Sunday School 9:45 am.; Sunday Worship 11:00 4JB.: Evening Service 6:00 pm.; Bi­ ble Prayer. Wednesday 7 oo pm. Dowling Area ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------X CENTRAL AUDITORIUM, HASTINGS EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCh. Corner ol Broadway and Center Streets Father Wayne Smith. Rector Sunday Eucharist al 10 00 a.m. (Summer schrdulel Weekday Eucharists Wednes day. 7 15 a.m.; Thursday. 7 00 p.m. "Glory of the Alps" Free door prizes, including bags of groceries, a weekend getaway for two at the Amway Grand Plaza, and dozens of other great gifts! A free goodie bag for each person attending which includes a free cookbook and money saving coupons! WBCH is proud to present the 4th annual Homemakers School with Home Economist Diana McIntire preparing delicious recipes from appetizers to main dishes and desserts! The fun begins at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 6th at Central Auditorium in Hastings. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m.! This year we are encouraging each person attending to bring along at least one can of canned goods or a small toy to be donated to Love, Inc. for Christmas basket distribution in Barry County! We hope you’ll attend! Friday, Oct. 24 • The dramatic high peaks of the Dolomites o sec­ tion of Italy that once belonged to Austria , — With brilliant, stunning photography Thayer Soule solutes the world famous best­ loved mountains. Here are the great sights and small wonders, marvelous moments and unforgettable adven­ tures that have thrilled generations of trav­ elers. Through verdant volleys to Switzerland’s most cosmopolitan city, Geneva. The foun­ tains. clocks and castles and finally over the Brenner Poss to Austria and Innsbruck — lo the silent beauty of winter skiing HASTINGS CENTRAL AUDITORIUM iiiLbie at the door $**50 (single admission) . . . only: ^K| 1 ...Stereo 100 J �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 23,1986 - Page 5 MARRIAGE LICENSES Rex Risner. 26. Shelbyville and Tammy Sue Heid. 24. Shelbyville. Donald L. Standish. 42. Peterson- Wilcox engagement announced toSjer WuS Mn Paul Person of Hawing, are a"n"Un,i.. "«™" oHheir , .K,a'h,>n ,o R,nd> Alan Wheelock. 70. Greenville. Mark D. Chase. 33. celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 1. An open house for family and friends will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 Norris Road, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event will be hosted by their children. Alan of Lansing. David of Delton. Wendy of Sauk Ste. Marie and Suzanna of Delton. All family and friends are encouraged to attend and should limit their acknowledgements to their presence. Birth Announcements: It*s a GIRL Norma and Douglas Acker. Hastings. Oct. II. 7:04 a.m., 8 lbs.. 5 ozs. Joanne and Kendall Tobias. Hastings. Oct. 15. 10:19 a.m., 7 lbs., 10V4 ozs. Carl and Gloria Miller, Hastings, Oct. 16. 10:51 p.m., 8 lbs., 216 ozs. Deborah and Lee Campbell, Hastings, Oct. 21, 9:16 a.m., 6 lbs., 11 ozs. and Wilson. 18. Hastings. David Fuller, 26. Washington. MI and Vickie Knerr. 34. Hastings. Kendall Tolan. 23. Middleville and Donna Longstreet. 23. Middleville. Jeff Bowen. 26. Lake Odessa and Jane Morrow. 24. Lake Odessa. Schaibly-Swift exchange wedding vows George Schaibly of Woodland and Dorothy Swift of Nashville were united in marriage Oct. 18. al Vermontville Bible Church by Pastor Dan Smith. As we preferred, a small wedding and no gifts except the gift of love, we were honored by Cliff and Karen Byington as host and hostess. Karen is the daughter of the bride and was maid of honor and the best man was Duane Schaibly, son of the groom, who also was the photographer. Cliff Byington and Robert Chase were ushers. Sandy Chase at­ tended the guest book. There ceremony was video taped as a gift to us by Vernon and Shirley Curtis. The wed­ ding cakes were given and served by Eleanor Kinnie. and Joyce Rupnow. The organist was Esther Christman who played many favorite hymns. Vcnessa Sepcter from Lansing sang “To God be the Glory” and “The Lords Prayer”. The bride's sons are Clayton Swift from Goshen Ind., who was in attendance and Kalen Swift from Lan­ caster. Pa. The couple will reside at their farm home 6360 Carlton Center Road. Woodland. Algonquin Lake Community Assoc. will 1LS general membership ^e'mg on Tuesday. Oct. 28 at the K of C. dim- ch a On S,a,e R" • al P Topics ine election of 1987 officers and board Jabers and 1987 lake events All residents ** welcome. KCC counselor to visit H.H.S. Catherine Groos of Hastings has been awarded one of four J. Paul Getty Memorial scholarship awards given annually to students at the University of Southern California. The award is given to graduate students who are enrolled in the Fine Arts History and Museum Studies Program. The award is made possible through an endowment established in memory of J. Paul Getty. SYNOPSIS REGULAR MEETING HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD — OCTOBER 13. 1986 Meeting colled to order 7 3T P.M. • Pledge to Flag All Board Members present os well os 20 Citizens. 4 guests September 8. 1986 minutes approved. - WANTED House to Rent Family with excellent references looking to rent (or lease/option to buy) a 3-4 bedroom home in Has­ tings School District. phone - 945-4629 etroror. library and quarterly BPH Fire budge! reports re­ Kellogg Community College Counselor *en Behmer will visit Hastings High School 'torn 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Oct. 30. Behmer will be available to work with students currently enrolled or who wish to at­ tend Kellogg Community College for the first time in off-campus classes in Hastings. Information will be available on KCC pro­ grams and off-campus courses to be offered 'pnng semester in Hastings. No appointment is necessary. Hastings grad wins Getty Memorial Award Hunter- Taylor exchange vows It 'so BOY Mike and Sue Jacobs. Kalamazoo. John Michael. Oct. 7. John has a sister. Anne, and grandparents John and Pati Czindcr and Jake and Doris Jacobs all of Hastings and Doris and Jack DeVos of Caledonia. Eric and Terri Moody. Nashville. Adam Dane. Oct. 9. 2:50 p.m.. 8 lbs.. 4 ozs. Adam has a brother. Dustin London and grand­ parents. Clifford and Patricia Moody of Dowling. Larry and Virginia Marlin of Bellevue and Donald Cady of Albion. Bernard and Linda Fisher. Dowling. Oct. 19. 11:04 a m.. 9 lbs.. 4 ozs. Robert and Robin Flcssncr. Woodland. Oct. 20. 11:32 p.m.. 6 lbs.. 6 ozs. Hastings Rosemary L. Craven. 25. Hastings. Craig Drewyor. 18. Shelbyville and Jeanne Rogers. Shelbyville. 16. Keith R. King. 47. Hastings and Florence M. Warren. 42. Hastings. Gregory Ritter. 23. Hastings and Brenda W faS’.l r°u ' ard Mra P'nfenck whcox also of Hastings. C™ U J?84 gra<i“a,c «f Hasting, High and Da«npon Business College in tiT?*'• uhC 11 currcn,|y pursuing a bachelor s degree at Davenport In Grand Kapids. Randy is a 1S33 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Dewey s Auto Body m Hastings. A family wedding will be celebrated at St. More Church on December 31. Adrtanson’s to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary .Jflp and Bart’ara (Harper) Adrianson, 10383 S. Norris Road. Delton, will be Bedford and Cheryl Ann Brandli. 31. Bedford. Ross E. Nichol. 23. Nashville and Frances June Starring. 26. Nashville. Kevin M. MacDonald. 26. Norcross. GA and Elizabeth A. Beebe. 25. Norcross. GA. Kenneth E. Wright. 67. Delton and Irene J- Algonquin Lake Com. Assoc, to meet Oct 28 Legal Notices While in this program. Groos will learn every aspect of museumship and must meet criteria in four areas — academic core discipline, thesis catalog and exhibition, museum studies courses and must have an in­ ternship with a museum. Besides receiving a scholarship through the award, she will be able to choose any museum in the country in which to fulfill her internship requirement. The three-year program at USC is one of three in the nation. Catherine is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Groos of Hastings and is a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1986 graduate of Cornell. . While at Cornell, she majored in history and history of fine arts and went to Strasbourg, France for eight months her junior year. While there, she became fluent in French. One of the core requirements in her graduate studies is to be fluent in two languages. In addition to French, she expects to study German or Italian. Read cord of thanks. Heard presentation from Williams & Works representing Greater Wall Lake Association Attorney James Fishor no action taken until receive petitions be­ ing circulated. Unanimous roll call vote ap­ proving payment of bills. Read letter from Weyermon family requesting service on Movie Channels ■ Adopted Re­ solution as presented from Caledonia Cablevision. Inc. Granted request of Lloyd Miller to use old township hall October 25. 1986 Approved purchase of har­ vester panel at a cost of $25 for twp. hall sign and purchase ol three halon fire extinguishers. Adjourned meeting 8:50 P.M. . Shirley R. Cose. Clerk Richard I. Baker. Supervisor (10-23) SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD -OCTOBER 8 1986 — Reports of committees pre­ Deportment of Natural Re­ sources issued permit to Donald Warren to construct seawall at Fine Loke. Fire Chief invited to join Battle Creek Area Fire Chiefs Associa­ tion. Authorized payment of vou­ chers in amount of $11.974.56. 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Husband and Wife WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29,1986 David and Julie Bassett — 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. — — FROM HASTINGS — Northland Optical Together lost 65 pounds and 61 inches. 1510 North Broadway, (M-43), Hastings BEFORE A MESSAGE FROM DAVID AND JULIE We had tried to diet with other programs, and became very discourag­ ed, which caused failure. The Diet Center is one of the best things that has ever happened to us. The program is based on sound nutri­ tion, and has taught us to eat correctly and maintain our new weight. We were so proud of each other, as the pounds end inches were com­ ing off. We felt terrific and never became hungry, because we follow­ ed the program exactly. The counselors are so motivated and their encouragement dally definately kept us going to reach our goals. All the counselors have lost weight on The Diet Center program, so they could understand and guide us every day. They have a great team of counselors. 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The couple honeymooned in Myrtle Beach, and will reside in Kentwood until they have completed plans for a new house on their pro­ perty in Freeport. .) Lose 17 to 25-lbs. in Six weeks J; The public is cordially invited to an informative “Eyeware Open House”, featuring the latest in fashion frames, color coordination, and sportswear. There will be a number of consultants to assist you and answer questions you may have. Also available will be color consultant Chris Gruber to assist you in color coordination. Displays of the latest fashion and eyewear products will include ... fashion eyewear, sportswear for hunting, fishing and athletics, special protective tints, make-up for contact lense wearers, eyewear accessories and much more. Please join us and bring a friend! Refreshments will be served. Northland Optical Insurance Plans • Blue Cross Provider 1510 North Broadway, Hastings Mon. 8.30 a.m. to 7 pm . Tues-FH 8 30 a m. io 5:30 p.m. CALL... 945-3906 �Page6- The Hastings Banner- Thursday. October 23.1986 rise’s care while I made those daily treks to the hospital. I parked the car and entered the hospital, still deep in thought. I didn’t notice the older gentleman who shared the elevator with me until he said, softly. "You’re not go­ ing to visit a sick person with I HAT face, arc you? Smile, for heaven's sake!" I resented his intrusion but managed t0 force a smile. Suddenly I fell my facial muscles loosen and 1 became relaxed. I hope I thanked him because I was grateful that he prevented me from presenting “such a face" Ann Landers to my dying mother. Today. 20 years later, when I feel myself getting tense. 1 think of the man in the elevator and he STILL makes me smile. What a gift from a stranger! - FOREVER GRATEFUL Zoo controls psychotic chimps Dear Ann Landers: You frequently men­ tion in your column that most problems have more than one side. This is true of the letter about the Norfolk. Va., zoo’s attempt to place their two ‘’crazed" chimpanzees in a private psychiatric center in Texas. For IO years 1 sent my university an­ thropology classes to the Norfolk zoo to observe the primates there. Chucky and Judy arc spccilacular. if tragic, examples of what happens when wild animals are raised in human homes. Behavior considered cute when the animals were small becomes dangerous as they grow to maturity. These chimps were given to the Norfolk City zoo then their owners no longer could control them in their home. I examined Chucky and Judy while they were under sedation. They are healthy animals and have every chance to live a nor­ mal life span. Despite the proper environment provided by the zoo. the presence of humans around the cage triggered increasingly violent behavior. Chucky and Judy threw food and feces at the public and then turned on each other. When Chucky beat up on Judy and hurt her badly, it became apparent that they were no IN OHIO DEAR OHIO: There is a lesson there for all of us. Sometimes, a smile when we least feel like it can have a healing effect. Try it. |t longer fit to be on public display. Institutions such as zoos, museums and parks have a responsibility not only to provide the public with educational experiences, but to oversee the safety and well-being of the animals in their care. In the case of Chucky and Judy, that responsibility meant removing works. Do they pay a relative? Dear Ann Landers: My nephew is a clergyman. We asked him to perform the ceremony when our daughter marries. How should we pay him? If we weren’t related we would send a check. Should we do so anyway? - CANADIAN DILEMMA DEAR DIL: No check. Send a gift. them from public vie*. The Norfolk City Zoo Board chose the only humane alternative. - D.K. ABBASS. Ph.D.. ANTHROPOLOGIST DEAR DR. ABBASS: Thank you for clear­ ing up all questions about the psychotic chimps. There is no doubt that the Norfolk Zoo Board acted in the best interest of all More than inhabltions shed concerned. Dear Ann Landers: I have been seeing a psychiatrist for several months. My husband wants me to stop going to this man even though I am feeling a lot better as a result of our sessions. Please advise me. Dr. “Y" insisted from the beginning that I be completely honest with him and trust his judgment. On the fourth visit he suggested I lake off some of my clothes as a symbol of shedding my inhibitions. It made sense to me and I agreed. On the sixth visit he asked me to Smiles can be great cure-all Dear Ann Landers: In response to the writer whe resented a stranger’s suggestion to "smile’’ on his way to visit a sick friend in the hospital, 1 wish to offer a strikingly similar set of circumstances with a very different reaction: During the long and familiar drive to visit my terminally ill mother. I was feeling guilty about leaving my small children in someone EVEN ONE TOUGH CAT CAN’T WATCH ALL THE MICE... ...And from day to day folks wonder If there really is a road patrol effective county­ wide law enforcement, or If there will be, tomorrow! A fighter for our senior citizens, PAUL KIEL knows how hard it is for young families to make it, buy a home, educate their children and plan for a secure future. PAUL KIEL’S even handed, experienced no­ nonsense approach to the peoples business has earned him the ,__ r_ of wage earners, farmers and respect the business community ... and he needs a little help... ...SO FOLKS ASKED FOREST and JIM TO LEND A HAND... FOR BALANCE AND EXPERIENCE! 3rd District THORNAPPLE YANKEE SPRINGS 2ND DISTRICT HASTINGS RUTLAND IRVING "I always believe in hand­ ling existing problems, such as elevators, building repair and maintenance, before Implementing new prog­ FOREST_________ FOLEY rams.” _________ Experienced in budgeting and accounting. Twenty years as township supervisor, Including six years on County Board of Supervisors. Level III Assessor. Experienced In local gov­ ernment, township, village and county. Six years service as county commissioner, including fin­ JIM GORDON ance chair, County Deve­ lopment chair. Former chairman of Planning and Zoning Commission. BECAUSE WASHINGTON’S NOT THE ONLY PLACE THEY CAN’T BALANCE THE BUDGET! For Strong Local Government RUTLAND TOWNSHIP HASTINGS TOWNSHIP For Trustee New Charter Townships Broaden Citizen Participation Dear Ann Landers: I disagree with your reply to the reader who complained that he ap­ plied for a job and was told. "I’ll call you by Friday." The call never came and you accus­ ed the personnel director of lacking compassion. Not so. He was simply following standard business procedure. What he was telling the applicant, in a subtle way, is this: There arc many applications for this job. I'll make my decision by Friday and will call the person I’ve selected. It’s not practical for the personnel director to call every person who didn’t get the job. Since most of these people arc away from home much of the lime job-hunting, it may take several calls to reach them. Even when reached, some "losers" become abusive, de­ mand to know why they were rejected and threaten lawsuits for “discrimination." Absolutely no purpose is served by calling Legal Notices RUSSELL ft BATCHELOR Attorney* a Counselor* 200 Monroe M.W., SuHe 555 Grand Rapid*, Mkh. 49503 Default hoi occurred in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Larry Brower and Jone Brower hi* wife. Mortgagors. to Water­ field Financial Corporation, an Indiana corporation, Mortgagee, 333 Eoit Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne. Indiana, dated Decernuary 14. 1985. with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Liber 419 at Poge 749. which was sub­ sequently assigned by assign­ ment to Union Federal Savings and loan Association, an Indiana corporation. 333East Washington Blvd., Fort dated December 28. W*. ond record­ ed January M, 1985. with the Barry County Register of Deeds In Liber 411 of Poge 753. By reason of such default the under­ signed elects to declare the en­ tire unpaid amount of said mort­ gage due and payable forthwith. At the dote of this notice there Is claimed to be due for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum of Forty Thousand, Six Hundred Eighty Six ond 63/100 Dollars (I40.6B6.63). No suit or tuted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice Is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained In said mortgage and ihe statute In such cose made and provided ond Io pay said amount with Interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorney’s fees allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclos­ ed by sole of ihe mortgaged premises ot public vendue to the highest bidder « the Barry Coun­ ty Courthouse. Hastings. Michthe place of holding the Cir­ cuit Court within the County of Barry. City of Hastings. Michigan on Thursday. November 13. 1986 at 2:00 in the afternoon, local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971. (MSA 27A3240(3)) the redemption per­ iod shall be six (6) months from the date of the foreclosure sole. The premises covered by said rnor,9oge it situated In the Town•hip of Thornoppie. County of Barry. Stole of Michigan, and Northweit comer of the NorthRosi one quarter of Section 27. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thornapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence West 50 «eel. thence South 183 feet, thence East 50 feet, thence North >83 feet to the Place of Begin­ ning. Dated: October 9. I986 UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION on Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee James W. Batchelor (P-25500) RUSSELL t BATCHELOR Attorneys for Mort8°9eer„ 200 Monroe. NW - Suite 555 Grand Rop.di, Michigan 49503 Virginia Sherry IT MAKES COMMON SENSE! Subscribe to the Banner Vote November 4th 948-8051 PAID FOR BY THE BARRY COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY. 145 W STATE ST.. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49050 Cousin’s vulgarity waits 16 yrs Dear Ann lenders: Our cousin Penny’s daughter was married 16 years ago. My two sisters, who lived 3.000 miles away (arJ had never met Penny or her daughter), received invitations and sent small but nice gifts. The sisters at the time were struggling newlyweds. One sister's daughter had a 13th birthday last week. Cousin Penny sent back both wed­ ding gifts with a note saying. "I've been waiting lb years to return these cheap trinkets." The package was opened by my 13-ycar-old niece who was perplexed and I"how can I smooth over this situation? My mother insists lhal I try. - FAMILY RUM­ BLE IN L A. . DEAR RUM: Cousin Penny s vulgarity is indefensible Tell your mother your magic wand's oul of commission and she s welcome to try hers. Ann Landers' honMrt. "Sex and thr Teenager." explains every aspect of sexual behavior - where to draw the line, how to say no. the various methods of contraception, the dangers of VD. the symptoms and where to get help. For a copy, send $2 and a long, self­ addressed. stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995. Chicago. III. 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE Flexfab promotes sales employees Kathy Dunn and Harold Lewis STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICAT1ON AND NOTICE OF HEAIHNQ File No. B6-19575 DH Estate ol NELLIE HARRETT, Deceased. TAKE NOTICE: On November probo’e courtroom. Halting*. Michigan, before Hon. GARY R. HOLMAN. Acting by Assignment a hearing will be held on the petition of Russell A. Harrett for a determination ol heirs. October 16, 1986 RUSSELL A. HARRETT By: James H. Fisher 500 Edward SI. Middleville. Michigan 49333 James H. Fisher (P26437) Siegel, Hudson. Geo, Show & Fisher 500 Edward Si. Middleville, Ml 49333 616-795-3374 (10-23) Flexfab employees Harold Lewis and Kathy Dunn are performing different job duties these days since their Oct. 9 promotions. After having been employed in sales since he began working for Flexfab eight years ago. Lewis is now the administrator of of govern­ ment contracts, where he will be responsible for obtaining additional government sales. He will also manage the paperwork and com­ munications necessary to complete govern­ ment (military) contracts. "It’s a goal choice for our company to enlarge and get our products out to the military area." Lewis said. He is a lifelong resident of Hastings, and graduated with a business degree from Western Michigan University. He and wife Patty have three children. Nick. Peter and Anna, all who attend Northeastern School. He is a member of the United Way Board. Hastings Kiwanis and the Presbyterian Church. He is also a member of the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. Kathy Dunn has been employed at Flexfab in Hastings for four and one half years, star­ ting as a part time labor reporting clerk. From that position. Dunn began work in customer service, and later moved to the inside sales department. She then became the superivsor of sales support people, and moved on to be the inside sales representative. With her newest promotion, Dunn is now the sales administration manager where she is responsible for all sales activities within Flex­ fab. She will manage inside sales in addition to customer service, order entry and sales support groups for which she is currently responsible. Dunn is a graduate of Hastings High School, and is a former student of Central Michigan University and Eastern Kentucky University. She and husband. Joe. have three children, Carrie McKellar of Texas; Sandy, a freshman at Kellogg Community College; and Cha ria, a freshman at Hastings High School. Convenience Beyond Compare 24-Hour ATM Banking Anytime You can do your banking when the bank is closed. On weekends, •evenings, holidays. And you can bank when we’re open. Because it’s fast and easy. ...For your banking needs With the 24 Hour Banking card you’ll have access to: Your Checking for..Withdrawals Deposits Transfers Your Savings for... Withdrawals Deposits Transfers You can even make payments to the bank! And more. Eationa Your Barry County Democratic Team To lend a hand, give us a call at 945-9806 or stop by at headquarters people to tell them they didn’t get the job. ft * a worse of time for all concerned Sign me ONE WHO’S BEEN ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DESK DEAR ONE Sorry. I don’t buy it "Subtlety" has no place in an exchange bet­ ween a personnel director and an applicant. If the interviewer does not intend to call, he or she should say. "I’ll phone IF you get the job. No news is bad news." This leaves absolutely no room for apprehension or disappointment. Don’t call me, I’ll call you MORTGAGE SALE 6th District COUNTY COMMISSIONER Since 1984 the “Lucas Team" has had a six to one majority on the county board of commissioners. They’ve “done it their way". take off ALL my clothes. | |l,||„„cd h|s instructions. That evening I told my husband about the session. He hit the ceiling. When he asked if the therapist touched me. I Ucd and said no Actually he has not gone beyond touching and there is no indication that he might. I need to know if my husband s rage is justified. Bear in mind that this therapist has helped me and I don’t want to give him up Meanwhile, my husband re-enacts the Spanish Inqr.isitmn after every therapy session. I need the advice of an unbiased person. ■ TORS’ ASUNDER IN CALIFORNIA DEAR TORN: Thousands of people in therapy are shedding their inhibitions and leaving their clothes on. So can you. A doctor who would take advantage of a pa­ tient’s vulnerability in this way is a lowdown snake. I advise you to stop seeing this bum at once, report him to the local licensing authori­ ty and the American Psychiatric Association. Ask that they recommend a replacement. The address is 1400 K Street. N.W.. Washington D.C. 20005. To get immediate access to your checking and savings with 24 Hour Banking you simply... • Insert your card into the slut as shown • Punch in your secret code. West State to Broadway MEMBER FDIC ALL DEPOSITS INSURED UP TO $100,000.00 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 23,1986 - Page 7 Pbom Time to Time... by.„Esther Walton encouragement... "A good start has been made on the con­ struction of a stone building 30x60 feet in size, two stories high with a large attic for storage above the two stories. An 18-foot square addition is also being built that will enclose the stairway leading to the second story and the attic. This utility building will provide added facilities to the park for public What Irving Charlton got J*5' *nsul'mct'l on Irving Charlton and Charlton Park, Irving Charlton wanted a muaeurn building to be erected on the grounds at Charlton Park. In fact it was one condition of his giving the land to the county of Barry. When we left the story, it was summer 1941 and all he had been able to get at that point was the bathroom facilities. He was holding old settlers and pioneer picnics which at­ tracted a large number of people and there were tournament baseban games played dur­ ing the summer. At this point, the story gets a little fuzzy. One account gives the starting of the museum building in 1941, another places the beginning date in 1944. Sometime between 1941 and 1944, Irving Charlton got some money and started to build his museum, it is unknown if the county participated in the funding, but it is assumed they did contribute some monies toward that goal. At any rate, Charlton though his dream was underway. A family recollection is that A. Loyal Fisher laid the first three courses of stone, didn’t get paid and quit. John Youngs, an excellent stone mason, became the second man to work on the building. Peter Eckman finished the stone work. War was declared on Dec. 4, 1941, and the result of this fact was to put any thoughts of completing a new museum building on the back burner or the duration of the war. The old settlers picnic was held m 1942 with 2.000 people attending. The Indian dances had to be cancelled because of rain. 1943 was the last of these events, for the gasoline and tire ration­ ing made it difficult for people to travel and there was no mention of Indians attending. There is no record of how many people attended. Another aspect of the war changed Mr. Charlton’s thrust?Originally, he had agreed to continue collecting articles of early settlers origin. When the war arrived, an intensive drive or metal was launched. The Striker fountain, cannons, cannon balls, all old iron and metal fixtures were gathered for war pur­ poses. When Charlton saw the pioneer ar­ tifacts being taken for scrap, he redoubled his efforts to preserve the things fro..; the county’s early past. He began spending his time attending auctions and sales buying these precious items before they were tossed into the scrap pile. What he saved was just a small portion as the first scrap drive in Barry Coun­ ty brought in three tons of metal. In April of 1945, Mr. Charlton again ap­ peared before the Board of Supervisors, try­ ing to renew interest in building his museum. A citizen’s committee headed by Judge Ar­ chie McDonald met in September of that year to consider what should be done about a memorial to the Barry County men and women who served in World War II. The committee consisted of village, township and city representatives. Finally, on Oct. 24. 1946, the war memorial committee announc­ ed plans “for the construction of a Memorial museum at Charlton Park to be dedicated to the men who didn’t come back. The committee's decision that a museum located at the county’s own park on the Thor­ napple River was considered the most ideal type of memorial’’...not only will the museum provide a lasting memorial, which will be of considerable educational value as the county already has the fourth largest col­ lection of historic articles...it will also pro­ vide a community house located at the large park.” “As the county had for some time has had under construction a structure intended to house the relics of pioneers collected mainly by Irving Charlton. This building, which is being built of native stone, when completed, will be a two-story structure to be made available as a community and shelter house for county residents enjoying the park's facilities...In advancing the proposal, the committee...explained that one of the reasons why they had selected the museum project was because it was centrally located." In the summer of 1947 the baseball games resumed. In July of tliat year, the County Board of Supervisors okayed a request by the county road to put in a trailer park at Charlton Park. The Board approved $100 to make several improvements, among them to put in adequate electrical outlets and adequate drainage. The fees to be charged were $1 a day or $5 a week or 50 cents for tent camping. It was a popular belief that a trailer park campsite would make a large amount ol money with little or no effort. The end result was ’he money covered the cost of the camp­ ing operations. It did nothing to help support or build the museum. On Sepember 4. 1947. the Banner reported 25.000 people were estimated to have visited the park and construction of the new museum building was expected to be enclosed and roofed before winter set in. In June of 1948. a big push to finish the museum building was again mounted this time by M L. Cook. In a long article, he gives the history of the park up to that point and then proposed the idea of shared ownership with the state as a means of financing. The in­ teresting side light is that between 1967 and 1976 the state did exactly that and assisted with financing capital improvement monies just as M L. cook suggested. Cook s article said: _ "Barry County owns a park of 167 acres, which has splendid possibilities for develop­ ment as playground for its own people and I s tourist visitor. This park also has histone in­ terest. On it was located a Pottawattamie In­ dian village. Before while people sented in this county, a white missionary labored with and lived with these Indians. On this park, and a pan of the village, was the crude where lhese Indians assembled for worship or veterans. A county museum would be a fine memorial and would supply a great need. The volunteer organization to provide this memorial should have every possible use. "But the GREAT NEED is a museum building to house, protect and display the In­ dian and pioneer relics now owned by the county and the many more that would be donated if the county could safely house, display and preserve them." That effort succeeded in getting the county board to allot $500 to Charlton Park for com­ pletion of the stone work on the museum at Charlton Park. The Indians were invited and on August 14 and 15 returned to Indian Lan­ ding to "entertain visitors with ritual and dances during the two-day celebration. The highlight of the event was "the array of historical articles laid out in the Charlton Park museum for public inspection, ’utter on. the memorial committee hopes to permanently house the collection in cases and on tables in Thu^ tk1 building now being completed." lime ,1 hc »» opened for the first cvem , rin^* 'n^’an homecoming as the *n‘ *as now known sti^mOrdf'ng *° ,he Bunncr ”A Barn, r ,l'ed and out of the new mJk '-”unl.v museum huh afternoons...It 7hutldmg, will house Charlton's collection cnm.»u?UCS Sa’1* ,o ** fourth and most s,a,e ' Th*-* article goes on to "f ,hc ,,cms of d,sPta>er events of the day were wool-carding. P|nn’ng- cornbread making and log burling ‘^•ng on a rolling log in the water.I In r r. . lh‘’Usantls" of people visited the Wt-fmished museum, the county board at next meeting, allocated SI.500 for the useum roof...bringing the costs of the nuildmg to date to about SI2.000 The counts tn 12 years expended a "total of SI9.138 on the buildings and park since it was taken over the the County." Mr. Charlton, from the beginning, wanted a museum to house, display and preserve the oc-l artifacts of Barry County for the people ol Barry County . In his first decade hc got a place to park trailers and tents: and a museum building half up. with a roof. He also got „ Above is the half built museum building, as it was in August of 1948 when Irving Charlton donated it to the county. many, many more articles for the museum collection. Ninety-year-old Aunt Sarah Isaac' (left) and another Indian woman are shown here making baskets at Charl­ ton Park in the 1940's. for instruction by the missionary. Some of the trees that were a part of an Indian apple or­ chard still stand on a small portion of this park...The well-known “Indian Landing" is part of the park. “Another Potawattamic settlement in the county was known as Middle Village...and one at Selkirk Lake. Allegan County...came to the Thornapple Lake settlement and attend­ ed religious gatherings there. “Aunt Sarah Isaacs", as she was called liv­ ed in that Allegan county settlement...and visited Charlton Park. While there she said she could well remember the Indian village and the mission station as they were when she was a girl of 12 years, and came with her parents and other Indians from their village to visit members of their tribe who lived on the shore of Thornapple Lake. Though the land has been cleared since her childhood ex­ perience. she was able to point out where the village and mission were located when she was than 87 years before her 99th birthday. "Old Chief Askasaw whose marked grave i« in the Barryville cemetery. a\ one time had title to the 167 acres, also to some adjoining land...(the present north part of the park.)...(Il is difficult for) our board of super­ visors or our county road commission to pro­ vide the funds needed to properly develop the park and construct the buildings that should be erected there. "If the stale could become interested in this 167 acre park, by some plan of joint owner­ ship of it. that ihe commonwealth, lhal might be the solution. "The shoreline of this tract could be made a very attractive tourist camp, a popular place for city folks to spend a short vacation at a lake. Flowing wells of pure water can easily be provided for such a camp. An attractive place to park cars and trailers could be provid­ ed for tourist visitors. That would require on­ ly a small part of the park, and would leave ample room for a county playground, and for other county purposes and the state could aid in these matters too. “A baseball diamond has been made on the park, and is in use during the season. There is ample room for tennis courts and for quoit pit­ ching and other games. "The desire was expressed when this park was given to Barry County that it be made a center of live interest to its people-something permanent and worthwhile and something that would be worth seeing. "That something is already accumulated and given to the county. But the county has no building in the park to house and display the many and very interesting articles in the large collection so folks could see them. Thai is a very urgent need right now. That need should be met as soon as possible. "There has been gathered up and donated to the county a large and really remakable col­ lection of articles used by the Indians before white people settled in this county. This col­ lection is noteworthy in its variety of pioneer day furnishing, home furnishings and crude tools used by the first settlers in this county. ...(There is a) "big list of pioneer relics that this county owns but cannot let you sec. because it has no building and no facilities for displaying them on its 167 acre county park. "A member of the Michigan University staff, who specializes in studying and knowlcgc of relics of pioneer days and who knows and has often visited the many county museums, made a trip to this county Mime time ago to see this collection of carly-day relics, which Barry County owns, but has not means of displaying. He was astonished to find such a wide variety of old-time articles. After looking them over carefully he said. "I would rate this collection as the fourth best in •the state in size, variety and historic interest.” Many more articles would be added to this collection if Barry County had a place to pro­ perly house and display them. “The need for a museum building for the protection and display of Barry County's remarkable collection of Indian and pionccrday relics is urgent. "Our county is short of cash...our county road commission does not have enough money.. .joint ownership of the park by the state might be the solution. "There is a movement under way now to have a museum built on the county park as a memorial to the county's World War completed (^Remodeling and landscaping cProject. Q/our growth and service to the community demonstrate the talents an. Your friends at... Miller Real Estate Boomtown Sound arry (bounty. opportunities lhal can Bosley Pharmacy Cinder Pharmacy Kelzer Electric 118 S. Jefferson St. 110 W. Stalest. 909 Barber Rd. Brand's Photo Diet Center Pope Appliance 138 W Stale St. 112 S Jefferson St. 1615 S. Bedford Rd. 124 E. Slate St. Electric Motor Service Razor’s Edge Gilmore Jewelers JCPenney 1569 Bedford Rd. Felpausch Food Center The people who care. Hodges Jewelry 122 W State St. Music Center 130 W State St 112 E. Court St. 102 E. State St 116 E. Slate ICS Travel County Seat Welton's, Inc. 128 E. Court St. National Bank of Hastings 241 W. State St Renner Ford Mercury 1310 N. Michigan Lewis Realty 140 W. Stare St Cappon Oil Co. 1601 S. Hanover 126 S. Jefferson 401 N. Broadway The Village Squire Kloosterman's Coop 130 E Slate St. Blankenstein Pontlac-Olds-GMC 328 N. Michigan Ben Franklin Store 102 W. Slate St. 333 w. State St. McDonald's 1215 W. State St �Paged*- The Hastings Banner — Legal Notice NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE MOTRGAGE SALE - Deloult having been mod* in the forms ond condition! of o certain mort­ gage mode by CARMEL J. HALL, o married mon, ond HOBERT HALL, a married mon Mort­ gagors. unto The American No'tonal Bank and Trust Company of Michigan. Mortgagee, doled the 8th day of May. 1981. ond recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds lor the County of Barry ond State of Michigan on the 11th day of Moy. '981, in Liber 248 of Borry County Records on Page 484 - 487. on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due DENTURES COMPLETE 0ENTURES395 UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE S225 *2951 ■*1 tooth and mzlertili and ■tool the high lUndirdt set by the Amsriczn Dsotal Ass’s. •Our on promisos tab prondss indnridual and efficent sonnet Thursday, October 23,1986 ond unpoid ot the date of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of $47,399.90 And no suit or proceedings ot low or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by soid mortgage or any port thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of ihe power of sole con­ tained In soid mortage, ond pur­ suant to the statute of the Slate of Michigan in such cose mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 14th day of November, 1986, at 2:00 p.m. local time, said mortgage will bo foreclosed by o sole ot public auction, to the highest bidder or bidders, for cosh, ol the East front door of the Borry County Courthouse. In the City of Has­ tings, Michigan, that being the place where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry it held, of the premises described in sold mort­ gage. or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on soid mort­ gage. with interest thereon ot a variable rate per annum equal to 2.25% per annum plus the prime rate published or announced from time to time by Harris Trust Savings Bank at it’s "prime rate ond oil legal costs, charges ond expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by low. and olio beginning. Orangeville Township Barry County. Michigan During the six months immed­ iately following the sole, the pro- THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICHIGAN By: Stephen L. Langeland li t Attorney Stephen L. Longeland (P32583) WALSH. MILLER. RAYMAN 8 LANGELAND Attorneys for Mortgagee BUSINESS ADDRESS: 133 West Cedar Street Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 (616) 382-3690 DATED: October 6. 1986 (11-6) Without you, thereto no Way. paid by the undersigned, neces- •l.D. Himsbaugh DDS •D O. Whits DOS •G. Msncewlcz DOS 2330 Uth SL.S.E., Grand Rapids are described as follows: County of Borry. Township of Orangeville, and State of Mich- A parcel of land In the Northwest % ol the Northeast fractional % of Section 8. Town 2 North. Ran; »'OWest, described os be­ ginning at a point 953 feet North of the Southwest corner ol the Northwest •/« of Ihe Northeast V» ol said Section 8, thence East 200 feet, thence North 150 feet, thence West 200 feel, thence South 150 feet to the place of PENNOCK HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Your donation helps more than 35 local agencies in Barry County. BARRY AREA UNITED WAY Bus - Shopping Trip year. Tuition and transportation fees for out-ofdisirict students were established in accor­ dance with Michigan Department of Educa­ tion guidelines. For students not included in the fourth Friday count, the cost is $2,895 for elementary and $2,996 for secondary tuition. For those included in the official membership count, the cost is $318 for elementary and $419 for secondary. Transportation cost per student is $221. The 1986-87 budget received its second amendment of the year and was decreased mainly due to cuts in state aid. The anticipated revenue was decreased by $169,762 to S9.962.78l due mainly to decreases in general and ealergorieal state aid. Anticipated expenditures were decreased by $42,784.50 to $10,088,784.50, said Schocsscl, due mainly to a combination of in­ creases in salary and benefit accounts and decreases in supplies and equipment accounts. The board approved the adoption of a resolution of intent to meet new statemandated requirements for adult education programs. By popular demand ... We changed our minds! On November 11,1986, the Pennock Hos­ pital Auxiliary will be going to Woodfield Mall in Shramburg, III. for our 2nd annual shopping extravaganza. Cost $28.00 per person. LPN OFFICE NURSE Part-Time Position Send Resume to... Buses leave 6:00 a.m. from the Fair­ grounds. Arrive back 10:00 p.m. LPN Office Nurse GENERAL DELIVERY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 Call now for reservation.” and ask for Lin 945-3451, Ext. 402 or 945-9718 after 3:00 p.m. Three requirements have lo be met said Scheessel, when submitting the resolution. They are: to establish a district-wide plan for adult education that incorporates adult educa­ tion standard of quality as adopted by the Michigan Board of Education: to implement an adult education student retention plan: and to submit a follow-up evaluation. The board accepted, with appreciation, two gifts to the district. An anonymous person donated apporoximatcly $2,800 toward the purchase of materials to build an enclosed trailer to transport the construction trades pro­ gram tools. The Pleasantview Parent-Teacher Associa­ tion donated approximately $750 worth of materials for the construction of three pieces of equipment on the Pleasantvicu School playground. A property transfer request submitted by Ernest K. Rice of 1100 S. Coville Rd. in Nashville who wishes lo have his children at­ tend Hastings schools was denied. Since there were no unusual circumstances regarding the request, said Schocsscl. opposition was After 21 years of sen ice to the Hastings school district. Keith Hurlcss announced his retirement from the maintenance department at Monday’s Board of Education meeting. Hurless, who was also a school bus driver with the system during those years, will retire Nov. 26. He was honored al the meeting by board members. “Keith will be remembered best us a cons­ cientious maintenance employee who worked very hard to save money for the school system-.. ’ said Trustee Larry Haywood. “In addition to his competence as a maintenance worker. Keith was also wellknown for his neat sense of humor which will be missed now that he has decided to retire.” In other business: The board went into closed session to discuss the tenure status of teacher Larry Christopher and on a five-yes. two-no vote, agreed to extend his probation for a third ■lamination. (616)455-0810 Maintenance man retires from school position Woodland News Jack Crockford arrived at the Woodland home of his brother. Robert Crockford, on Friday. He is the retired director of the Georgia Stale Department of Fish and Game. Crockford had been hunting in the Pigeon River area with former president Jimmy Carter when he stopped to visit with his brother, mother and sisters before returning to his home in Chamblee. Ga., on Monday. He said that the hunting trip was pleasant and that the hunting was good. Hc also saw several friends and former classmates while he was in Michigan. Several Woodland are members were able to attend the Barry County Historical Society dinner held at the Woodland Townchouse last Thursday evening, including Lawrence and Mildred Chase, Jim and Cathy Lucas, Marvin and Ella Kantner and Tom and Doris Niethamer. Hildred Chase gave the invoca­ tion and Lawrence Chase told about the history of the old building that now houses the Townehouse. The back of the building was a slaughter house for many years, and the front part of the building wps a meat market through at least two generations of Woodland resident’s recollections. Later in the evening, Tom Niethamer brief­ ly told the society members about plans for Woodland’s sesquicentennial in August 1987. Kilpatrick Church held Layman’s Sunday this week. Special music included an organ­ piano duet by Barbara Dalton and Connie Groendyk, a medley of songs by Jerry Graul who accompanied himself with a guitar and two songs by New Generation, a quartet of - -tngh school student*. Chad and Chris For­ sythe, Beth Speas and Sheri Hershberger. Special testimony talks were given by Peter Brodbeck. Mary Lou Webster and Art Alwardt. A meeting was held at the Woodland Memorial Library Tuesday evening for ladies interested in making costumes for themselves and their families for the coming ses­ quicentennial celebration. Mrs. Linda Lam­ mers and her daughter. Tina, came to show authentic Civil War period costumes complete with all the historical undergarments in­ cluding several styles of hoops. Mrs. Lam­ mers and her husband act as Sutlers at Civil DIRECTOR of CHRISTIAN EDUCATION and YOUTH MINISTRY Part-time position for qualified person. Send resume to: Founder p*ni Week■Hastings recommended in keeping with other property transfer requests. The board decided to provide vision in­ surance for the system’s administrators and supervisors in exchange for their acceptance of a “second opinion” rider on their health insurance plans. by Catherine Lucas War enactments throughout the eastern United Stales. They make the clothing and equipment they sell. Mrs. Lammers wore clothing of the 1860s suitable for the wife of a sergeant in the Union Army. She removed a shawl, sleeves, undcrslceves, mitts and a bonnet and said her day dress had now become suitable for even­ ing wear such as to a ball. She then showed the many layers of underclothing and told the purpose of each piece. She also showed her daughter’s gown. Those who attended the costume style show which was arranged by Ella Kantner were Shirley Kilmer, Sue Pepper. Kathy Stowell, Jan Yonkers and Peggy Hoort. They looked at patterns brought by Mrs. Lammers, and Mrs. Kantner bought some basic patterns for use of any area residents who are interested in mak­ ing clothing of this particular period for the sesquicentennial. Refreshments were served. Fall bazaars held this week start with the Friday event at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Lake Odessa at which items made by several Woodland women will be for sale. It will be of interest to lots of Woodland people. This bazaar includes luncheon. On Saturday. Zion Lutheran bazaar will open at 9 a.m. Coffee and sweet rolls will be served all morning and a lunch with sloppy joes, homemade chicken-noodle soup, egg salad sandwiches and homemade pies will be served from 11 a.m. until the food runs out. This bazaar will include a special table of items from the Lansing Gift and Bible Shop in Lansing. There will also be a children’s cor­ ner where kids can get their faces painted and find other items of special interest. Zion Lutheran Church is on Vcltc Road bet- Retiring maintenance employee Keith Hurless (right) receives a certi­ ficate of appreciation from Hastings school board president James Toburen after 21 years of service to the district. ween Jordan and Brown Roads. Ford and Orpha Enz and Rex and Frieda Karcher met the Ed Coopers of Grand Rapids at a restaurant in that city Thursday noon. After a pleasant meal, the Enz and Karcher couples went to the Coopers home where they spent the afternoon visiting. Local grad accepted into modeling school Lisa Bucher, daughter of John and Brende Bucher of Hastings, has been accepted at Barbizon Modeling School, petite division, in AJcron, Ohio. She will begin classes and train­ ing Oct. 25. Lisa is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School. While in Akron she will be living with her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Vance. Legal Notice Nonci OF PUBLIC HEARING Off PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS COUNTY OF BARRY Notice it hereby given thot the Barry County Planning/ Zoning Commit,Ion will conduct o public hearing on October 27. Commissioners Room. County Annex Building. 117 5. Brood­ way. Hailing,, Michigan. The subject of the public hear­ ing will be the consideration of the following amendment! to Ihe Borry County Zoning Ordi­ nance. Request to rezone the follow- First United Methodist Church 209 W. Green St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Ing described property; Using your present zoning mop of Orangeville Township. Seclion 5 & 6 taking areas R-3 and RL-2 that are located on England Point ond Pickeral Cove and changing the R-3 and RL-2 zone to RL-1. Maple Chance -Z-8B-B Request to rezone the follow­ ing described property: Using your present zoning mop of Orangeville Township. Section 5 & 6 taking area R-3 Brovota Flat and surrounding properties presently in it. then on South to the South section line, thence Eosl along line to present RL-2 zone which is Chateau Pork No. 2 ond en­ compasses AR land also, but C-2 zone remains. Making this area all RL-2. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amendments either verbally or In writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The amendments of the Borry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspec- ning Office. 117 South Broodwoy. Hostings. Michigan beto 5:00 P.M. ■ Monday through Friday. Please phone David M. Koons. Planning Director at 948-4830 for further information. Norval E. ’haler. Borry County Clerk (10-23) Z-86-6 $ Hiank • OPEN HOUSE • Is a ... Lakefront Home Your Dream? Hiifinpl and UrMletille oWlc«»_____ October 20 - 24 Open House Refreshments Prizes Costumes ond Disploys WHEN: Sunday, October 26 3:30 p.m. Wasabingang, Algonquin Lake — $59,900 TIME: 1:30 to WHERE: 2232 Directions- From Hastings, west on State Rd.. 2 miles, to Ogrmas (blinker light), right on Og.mas to end. right to 2232 Wasaemang (please fellow signs) * * * * 74’ of Lakefront 3 Bedroom Ranch 2 Baths Lovely L»l<» VlBW « Wrap Around Porch/70’ * Aluminum Siding * 2 Car Garage COME and ENJOY!! ~Ai^FORRENT. FOR SALE or LEASE OPTION Help us celebrate the Hounding of 2165 Iroquois Trail — Ask at Wasabingang OPEN HOUSE ORANOCVILLE TOWNSHIP home REALTY Safe and Sound Banking 968-4500 . Your Host ... TED LONE official zoniimq map �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 23,1986 ------ Page 9 Woodmansee convicted (from page 1) I ,hc 'I'fcmlanl s version The k L 25 au,“m“"c »«< called poi;.-e. Tire tai mg must have appeared to be immedtaley necessary. " Crowley said. -The Sh”'” lhc dcf'"dan' Wh" lhc **« fired d,S "* ‘mmediatcly necessary, he said. "* r™" “ °"ly iUS,ifiC<lusi"8 “ ">«* wk Cm:“y^dne"M'y,,t’P™K'«' Crowley also pointed to testimony read to rar^T fr"rn *'x'dl',ansce-s son. who ap­ peared at Woodmansee's preliminary exam on the case but was unavailable to testify at inc anal. . Th® W-U««n Woodmansee, was living in a trailer on his grandmother Frieda WoodBuwr J0* ProPer'y- ar°und the comer from Woodmansee s Bird Road home, he said during the preliminary exam. After midnight on the morning of July 20. W'lliam Woodmansee testified then, his father knocked on his door and came inside the trailer, with “a beer in his hand." He was laughing and having a good time, the son said. "He sat down on the couch and said do you want to go with me and get rid of somebody or something ” Woodmansee’s conduct, according to Crowley, "doesn’t indicate someone escaping with his life." r 6 Defense attorney Campbell argued that Woodmansee never demonstrated to Straubcl how to kill a person by shooting them in the back of the head, and said the witness was just "loading it on." Campbell likened Straubcl to Lady MacBeth and at one point in the proceedings claimed that "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned." Campbell said most of the other witnesses called by the prosecution indicated that Wood­ mansee had told them a man had pulled a knife on him and he’d had to defend himself. Those witnesses included two girls staying at Woodmansee’s Bird Road residence last year, and fellow inmate Brian Snider, who was in the Barry County jail when Wood­ mansee was confined during the Goddard Woodmansee confessed to them all. they testified. He also told a fellow Calhoun Coun­ ty Jail inmate that he’d "shot a guy because he was queer.” the man. Donald Southwell, testified. Woodmansee was serving time for dealing cocaine at the time. Channel 41 in Battle Creek aired "Crimcsolvers" spots featuring Kimberly in September of 1984. and Wood­ mansee told Southwell that hc w^s the one who had killed the num featured in the TV spots. Southwell said. Campbell contended that Woodmansee’s story was not made up because "why tell them (the witnesses) th*t you had killed a man and then make up that a man was coming at you with a knife? The most self-serving state­ ment he (Woodmansee) could have made was to say nothing." Campbell said. Campbell also pointed out that the victim was a "tali man" — six feet, four inches, and the bullet couldn’t have traveled a straight path through Kimberly’s skull if Woodmansee and Kimberly were both standing upright at the time of the shooting. Kimberly was also a shady character. Campbell said. "How many cases do you get where the alleged victim is such a rotten per­ son?" he asked. Kimberly had 11 different aliases. Camp­ bell pointed out. a criminal record, was a known alcoholic and had a violent temper, ac­ cording to people who worked with him at a carnival in Terre Haute. "Obviously you don’t know what really happened out there,” he said. "The prosecu­ tion has not proved beyond a reasonable doubt that any crime took place. ’ ’ Woodmansee reiterated after his testimony that "the only one who knows what reallyhappened is me." Woodmansee will be sentenced Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. Hc pleaded guilty to being an habitual offender after the jury read its verdict, admit­ ting to Judge Hudson E. Deming that he had been convicted in 1984 of selling cocaine to an undercover police officer and h?d also been convicted of larceny over $100. When convicted of being an habitual of­ fender, a defendant’s sentence can be enhanc­ ed, but in Woodmansee’s case, the murder conviction carries a mandatory life sentence anyway. Legal Notice Lake OdessaNews: CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE Sympathy Is extended to relatives and friends by the death of Mabel Roush who died at Hayvillc N.C. and who was a resident of the Lake Odessa area for many years. She was the daughter of Julius and Martha Shellenbarger early, residents of rural Lake Odessa. Services were held at the Koops Chapel m Lake Odessa. Allyn and Kim Johnson have announced the birtli of a son Allyn III bom Sept. 27 at the Oscoda Air Force base. He weighed six pounds 11 ounces and his grandparents who welcome their new grandson are Patricia Walkington, the late Allyn Johnson and San­ dra Johnson of Lake Odessa, great­ grandparents are LaVon and Evelyn Bower and Mabel Kruger of Lake Odessa. Rose Thinking about killing... Story continueofrom page 1 Woe imansce said he put his arm up to pro­ tect himself and Kimberly cut him in the arm. Woodmansee, backed up to his truck, kick­ ed out at Kimberly hitting him in the stomach. Kimberly doubled over, Woodmansee said. From there, Woodmansee said, he didn’t remember much. He must have taken the gun out of his pocket, be said. Kimberly started to get up. saw the gun. and put his head back down and charged at Woodmansee. Woodmansee said. That must have been when he fired, Wood­ mansee said. Kimberly fell backward. Woodmansee was in shock. He was on probation on a larceny rap. hc told jurors, and he wasn’t supposed to have the .25. He went to his son’s house in a daze, asked him for help. The son refused. Woodmansee went back, be said, and load­ ed Kimberly into his track, Jumped him in a creek on M-66 about 10 miles from his house, returned home, and washed the blood out of his track. After the shooting, Woodmansee kept the knife in his kitchen until it disappeared, he told his lawyer. The gun hc kept until he either sold or loan ed it to friends, according to police. It turned up in the hands of a Battle Creek man this past June, and was traced through a chain of temporary owners back to Joint Venture Continued from page 3 Thatcher said, "We are in a computer age. A new computer is an immediate need whether or not the problem of reprogramming for new water rates existed." Discussion on the possibility of sharing the cost of a new computer with the township and the possibility of a shared municipal building in the downtown area led to the formation of the committees. Roon suggested that one main building to house the township, village and public service departments would be more convenient for residents and visitors. Thatcher, Roon and Boysen said they look­ ed into the shared municpal building in Wayland and said a building of similar size could cost approximately $350,000, or an ap­ proximate one-half mill increase to the voters. "I believe we need a shared building in the worst way. It would be a good asset and would help the city to grow," village trustee Delbert Riley said. After much discussion it was agreed that a lot of ground work, time and public input would be necessary to properly evaluate the issues before any action could be taken. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY Woodmansee. Ballistics tests comparing the bullet taken from Kimberly’s skull to bullets fired from the Beretta failed to prove conclusively that the Beretta was the weapon used to kill Kimberly, police said. When Woodmansee's attorney stipulated during the trial that the gun was the murder weapon, it was the first major indication that Woodmansee would turn the tables on the prosecution and admit to the shooting and plead self-defense. Woodmansee said he used the new ploy because "I told too many people I’d done it," he said after his testimony Tuesday morning. Also, he said. "I wanted to get it off my mind." "This whole thing’s been like a nightmare, a dream, a fog." he said. He took exception to reports that he’d brag­ ged to people of the killing. "I never bragged of it. 1 was never proud of it. Maybe I wanted them to say I done the right thing.” Woodmansee said that when he saw Crimesolvers spots on Channel 41 in 1984 his “hair stood on end." Woodmansee also took exception to reports that his mother was paying for his legal representation. Both his former attorney Richard G. Stevens and present attorney Charles Camp­ bell were paid for with retirement funds or stocks Woodmansee sold, he said. Woodmansee said he retained Campbell, a well-known Detroit defense attorney, after he heard from fellow inmates at Jackson State Penitentiary that Campbell had a reputation for being able to "spring" those accused of murder. "I wanted the best,” Woodmansee said. Woodmansee is serving time for the Jan. 25. 1986 murder of Dowling resident Ricky A. Goddard. Woodmansee said that prison life is le*> than ideal. "If you’re thinking of committing suicide you soon forget it because there’s too many people trying to kill you." He said "two or three people get stuck a week in the block I’m in." Before the verdict was in, Woodmansee was asked what he thought his chances of ac­ quittal were in the Kimberly trial. He replied, "I don’t know. I know where I’m going when I get done here anyway." Woodmansee was sentenced to mandatory life for the Goddard murder. The first degree conviction on the Kimberly case also man­ dates a life sentence. ^fPelje of Fla.. Bernard Johnson of Chiefland 'Land Sarah Goldbcckcr of Calif <n-_T.s*cond senior citizens dinner spontirs Lakewood Community Educan program was August 24 at the high school . a Pegram. Those celebrating birthdays ,^r,ng.lhe montfl * be honored and reservans should be made forthc next dinner. >r. and Mrs. Harry Peacock, Lori and ary of Westhalia called on his mother, cine Peacock, and she was their guest at a ainner at a local restaurant. Ethel Carey and jeme Peacock were guests of Betty Carey of °ryand at a Monday luncheon at Scott's Inn. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Peacock entertained with a family dinner last Sunday in honor of Shattuck’s birthday, and Cathy’s and ^enny s wedding anniversary. Guests were Kuth Sessions and Rcme Peacock, local. Shari Mcock Eagle Point. Jordan Lake, Carol yonverse of Mason. Carolyn Peacock and friends from Lansing. Darrin Winkler celebrated his tenth birth­ jay at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Winkler. Carol and Patrick. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gregg of Mulliken, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winkler of Woodland. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Winkler. Evan and Kyle of Hastings. Mrs. Pete Carev of Portland. Michael Winkler. Sarah and Tim of Woodland, Reine Peacock. Sue Peacock and Fred Gregg Jr., local. After Darrin open­ ed his gifts, birthday cake, ice cream and punch were served Evan. Kyle and Ben Gonyou of Hastings were overnight guests of Darrin’s. Ekie Freemire. who was 94 and from Lake Odessa, died at the Barry County Medical Care Facility after she was transferred from a local rest home. Her parents were George and Cora Scheels, early residents of the area who lived for years on a farm east of Woodbury. She spent her early life in the Sunfield area after her marriage to Roy Freemire from 1917-72. Her husband died in June of 1975. Her only survivors are nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Mapes-Fisher Funeral Home in Sunfield with burial in the Freemire cemetery. Halloween Party planned Oct. 31 by Tri-County Alert * Halloween Dance and Party sponsored by the Merchant's and Tri-County Alert will be Oct. 31 from 7 to 11 at 116 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Nothing to buy. juis register for free tickets good for all refreshments and the dance. The Merchants have made the event possi­ ble for persons 20 and under and for the adults who bring their children. Among our contributors arc Elias Brothers. McDonalds. Felpausch and many other stores. All participating sponsors will be listed in the thank you section of the Reminder the week after the dance. Costumes are welcomes though not manadatory. Individuals can bring their own records. A disc jockey will provide the music. For more information check the paper, ask a Tri-County alert member or call 852-1942. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 COMMUNITY BUILDING On the Barry County Fairgrounds ★Jamboree 1-5 P.M. ★Old-Fashioned Square Dance 7-?? I Performed by Carl, Dave & Gary Sponsored by the ~ Origtaal Michigan Hddtfa Aaaoc. & GOOD SPIRITS Corner of South Jefferson and Court Street Hastings. Michigan SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. • ADULTS ... ’9.95 Special prices for senior citizens & children For Reservations — 948-9291 free admission I Also is out our NEW MENU Kitchen open until Midnight Kow Patties Saloon S 116 E Main, Middleville, Ml 795-3573 s J B I -Jf J aRF DwutteM Wtteonw > PiaUc Invited snrmeze kbtwuwmt rurns wticowF in our Kitchen. THOMAS APARTMENTS One and two bedroom units. Heat, water, garbage service included. Now under renova­ tion, but expected to reopen in December. Reserve your unit now. Call Diana Bender for an application/appointment today at ... (616) 948-2572 Wanted Experienced 1 f i LEGAL SECRETARY | For Hastings Law Firm Apply to ... Ad No. 172 \ do The Reminder, 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 ........................................... Talking With Young Children About Death As adults we are familiar with the frequent questions of our children, those back-to-back "why's"of a child. Perhaps the toughest "why" to which we will ever have to respond is why someone has died. We have acquired a unique family-oriented brochure entitled. "Talking With Young Children About Death". It was produced under the direction of noted children's expert. Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. This acclaimed brochure is now part of our community resource collection. Please feel free to call or drop by if you would like a complimentary copy. WREN FUNERAL HOMES wren HJNBtAL HOME 502 S Jefferson Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-2471 VOCT CHAPEL WRBI FUNERAL HOMES 204 n. Queen st UV ILHUCIID W Fiddlers Jamboree Hear old-fashioned music the original way. Filo No. 86-19444- IE Ettote of HELEN P. ECKHART a/k/o Helen Echort. Decocted. Social Security Number 379-46­ 1531. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate moy be borred or affected by the following: The decedent, whose lost known address was 2471 Fine Lake. Battle Creek. Michigan died 2/16/86. An instrument dated 4/15/85 has been admitted os the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against •he estate will be borred unless presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice, or four months offer the claim becomes due. whichever is later. Claims must be presented to the Independent personal rep­ resentative: Roland E. Eckhart. 14052 Eden St.. Marshall. Ml 49068. Notice Is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to it. Raymond R. Allen (Pl0124) Two W. Michigan Mall. Ste. 300 Battle Creek. Ml 49017 616/965-0561 (10-23) Nashville, Ml 49075 (517) 852-0840 NOTICE Residents of Hastings Charter, Irving and Rutland Charter Townships VOTE on NOVEMBER 4, 1986 for... FOREST FOLEYchSe. A MAN WHO: • Has the best Interest and welfare of the people at heart. • Is very Interested in Better Communication and Coopera­ tion between the Commis­ sioners, Township Boards, and the people of Barry County. • Is a stickler for being present at ALL meetings. During his tenure of Supervisor of Rutland Township (20 years), he only missed 2 meetings...and these were NOT for social reasons. • Holds a level 3 certificate from the State of Michigan in proper­ ty appraising. • He has been in the construction business over 24 years. Veteran of World War II. Resident of Rutland Charter Township since 1951. ★ VOTE DEMOCRAT ★ I feel COUNTY COMMISSIONERS are elected to run the COUNTY BUSINESS. They should do it and HAVE THE TIME to do It EFFICIENT­ LY. A county co-ordinator is just another added expense to the taxpayers of Barry County. This added expense could be put to much better use ... such as complying with the MICHIGAN STATE LAW for barrier free design of OUR courthouse — a law everyone has been aware of for at least ten years! The MICHIGAN STATE LAW requires all governmental units to work on a balanced budget. IF ELECTED, I INTEND TO WORK TOWARDS THAT GOAL! Your support will be greatly appreciated. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Forest J. Foley. 6105 Chief Noonday Road, Hastings. Michigan 49058 • Committee Number 12033 5 j �Page 10— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 23,1966 Fourth place still a possibility for Saxon football season by Steve Vedder Hopes for an unbeaten season disappeared into a warm, muggy Marshall night the third week of the year. Championship possibilities went piff a week later on lhal monsoon-like September night against Lakeview. Now all that's left for the Hastings football team is a possible first division finish and a plus-.500 record — goals which are not the team's first choices, but would still represent moderate success. ^fter snapping a four-game losing streak with last Friday's 42-12 dismantling of winless Harper Creek, the Saxons find themselves 3-4 overall and 2-4 in the Twin Valley. Hastings entertains fourth place Al­ bion (3-4. 3-3) this week in the final league game of the season. A win over the offensive-minded Wildcats Jared Carrigan (20) gets a block from teammate Troy Burch (1) in action from last Friday's 42-12 win over Harper Creek. Hastings entertains Albion this Friday with fourth place on the line. District basketball sites named Two Barry County schools are among the 127 sites announced for the upcoming girls basketball district tournament. Hastings and Middleville will host 5-leam districts beginning Nov. 20. A total of 694 teams will participate in four classes in the girls basketball state tournament. The Saxons will join Delton. Allegan, Otsego and Wayland in Hastings while the Trojans will host Byron Center. Hamilton, Hopkins, and Kclloggsvillc. Maple Valley has been assigned to the Bellevue district along with Galesburg. Olivet and Parchment. Lakewood will play its district at Belding with Greenville. Ionia. Portland and Central Montcalm. Boys 4th, girls 5th in league cross country Hastings senior Wayne Oom. named all­ state a year ago. won the individual title at the boys Twin Valley cross country meet on Tuesday. Oom’s Saxon teammates finished fourth overall while the Hastings girls were fifth. Sturgis won the boys meet with 48 points with Hillsdale finishing runnemp with 66 points. Coldwater was third with 81 points while Coldwater was fourth with 110. In the girls meet. Hastings had 134 points to finish behind Cqldwater (33). Hillsdalq 050), Sturgis (37) and Lakeview (92). Oom. who finished second a year ago. ran a 16:20 to win his first individual title. “Hc ran an outstanding race,” said Saxon coach Don Smith. “He had beaten everybody in dual meets, but you know how sports are. They always want to come back and beat you the second time.” Other Saxon placers were Chuck Robinson (17:14). who missed by only place being nam­ ed all-league, at 15th; Rob Stroh (18:04) 28th; Rob Trowbridge (18:21) 32nd; Alan White (18:25) 34th; Marc Lester (18:33) 36<h; and Rob Longstreet (19:29) 50th. “Our boys ran about what they're condi­ tioned to run.” said Smith. "A couple of them are coming off injuries and sickness.” Timmi Watson (22:56) was Hastings' top girls finisher at 22nd. Debi Dukes (23:18) was 24th; Sara Sweetland (24:27) was 28th; Melinda Hare (24:35) was 29th; Cari Bradley (24:24) was 31st; and Kim Javor (26:16) was 32nd. Both the boys and girls teams participate in the regionals this Saturday in Grand Rapids. Smith said the boys team, which qualified for state last fall, may do it again. "We’re on the border line." admitted Smith. “If everyone runs their best we could get third and make it out of there." Smith said Oom. who won the regionals last year, stands the same shot this year. “Hc won it a year ago and he’s got a chance to finish in the top three or even winning it." said Smith. combined with a Sturgis loss against Hillsdale would create a four-.,} „e for fourth and at least salvage pan of the season for the Saxons "Il would be good for us.Hastings Coach Jeff Simpson. "We had a couple of kev injunes when we played the big teams this year and we just weren't able to win those games. •I'd like to ihink we can finish off the season on a positive note." Bui Sliming ihe Wildcats, despite their losmg record, is no snap. As Simpson notes Al­ bion can "pul points on the board " Led bv freshmen quarterback Millard Coleman ihe Wildcats racked up 34 points against Hillsdale a week ago and their 123 points rank them third behind Coldwater (1461 and Hastings (1281 in league point production "He can throw the ball." says Simpson Coleman. "He’s a raw athlete who is improv­ ing game by game." BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES Brought to you exclusively by... Music Center FRIE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORt UM Ovr Court St. tfitnoto 945-4284 Saxon, arc able lo win. their points (42). Elsewhere in the county this Friday. Maple Valley (4-3 overall. 3-2 league) entertains Olivet. Middleville (3-4. 3-3) tries to climb to the .500 mark b) traveling to Comstock Park. Delton (4-3. 3-2) hosts Kalamazoo Christian. Lakewood (1-6. 0-5) travels to co-Captial Circuit leader Okemos. 3 Saxons on all-star soccer team Three Hastings plascrs were named to the 11-man B Division Southwest Michigan High School All-Star team. Sophomore striker Pete Hauschild. senior striker Joel Lenz and junior goalie Scott Turn­ bull were all named to the select first team. In addition. Saxons Mark Carlson. Ben Hawkins and Chris Tracy were named honorable mention. Hauschild scored 10 goals and had 8 direct assists this year while Lenz added 6 goals and 6 assists. Turnbull allowed only 22 goals in 13. Beaver JVs blast Saxons team The Hastings junior varsity lost a tough 32 to 3 decision to the Harper Creek Beavers on Thursday night. Although the final score was somewhat lop­ sided it did not reflect the quality of the game. Hastings opened the scoring in the first quarter with a fine opening drive that ended with a Jack Hobert 22 yard field goal. Rich Sunior was the snapper. Brandon Wilder the holder. Harper Came back though to score on an 11 yard run to make it 7-3. Neither team could score in the second quarter although both moved the ball. Harper opened the third quarter with a long touchdown pass and went up 14-3. The Sax­ ons refused to quit though and several times drove deep into Harper territory only to come away empty handed. Harper added another score to make it 20-3 early in the fourth quarter and then padded their lead to insure victory. The J.V.’s enjoyed their finest offensive showing of the year. Behind the line of Price, Sunior. Murphy. Johnson, Keizer and Lenz the offense produced 270 total yards; 150 rushing, 121 passing. Dave Fouty ran for 64 yards while Mason Christianson and Tim McKay totalled 43 and 35 respectively. In the air Hobart connected with Brandon Wilder 5 catches 64 yards and Mike Wright 3 catches 51 yards. Leading the defense was Fouty (13), Lenz (11). Hobert and Gould (9). Scott Teshe and Rardy Hayes (8). The next game is Thursday night at Albion. Late basket costs Saxons game _ “Overall the team played well sticking with a faster team which has lost only two games," said Strong. The second-ycar Saxon coach said his team played a good floor game with only 15 tur­ novers, but didn't shoot well. Hastings hit on­ ly 31 percent (16-of-52) from the foor and 42 percent (8-of-19) from the free throw line. “The team had several opportunities to be the winner,” said Strong, "’livey outrebound­ ed us and several of their baskets came off re­ bounds. It would have been a good game to win. but it just wasn't in the cards." Hastings' Julie Dimmers came off the bench to score 6 points in the second quarter and led the team with 13. Heather Prucha chipped in 12 and Sue Strong 6. Hastings hosts Marshall on Oct. 28 and Ionia two days later. Hastings 7th in state golf meet The following are the most popular video 18. ‘‘Jane Fonda's Prime Time Workout" cassettes as they appear in next week's issue (Kari-Lorimar) of Billboard magazine. Copyright 198o, 19. “Casablanca" (CBS-Fcx) Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with 20. “Gone With the Wind" (MGM-UA) permission. 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Hastings kept the lead until Lee. Albion's 6-0 center, scored on the rebound to win the game. Hastings Coach Ernie Strong said his team is playing well with districts only three weeks away. Hastings' Wayne Oom...wins Twin Valley cross country title. 11 sometimes-slumbering defense will have to put together an effort similar to last Friday's fine performance against Harper Creek. Hastings limited the Beavers to only 7 first downs and 137 total yards. Offensively, the Saxons have played well most of the season and probably peaked against Harper Creek. Hastings amassed season highs in both total yards (495) and The Hastings Saxons finisned in 7th place in . the Slate of Michigan Class B golf competi­ tion at the Saskatoon Golf Course on Satur­ day, Oct. 18. In the finals Hastings’ Andy Mogg had a 76 — there were only two better scores, a 73 and a 74. The Saxons scored a 329, four strokes away from first place. Jackson Lumen Christie and Pickney finished in a tie for first with 325. The fifth man tie breaker gave Lumen Christie first and Pickney second. Battle Creek Lakeveiw of the Twin Valley had a 327 for third and Alma 328 for fourth place. There was a three way tic for fifth place with East Grand Rapids, Dearborn, and Hastings. The tie breaker rule left East Grand Rapids in fifth, Dearborn sixth, and Hastings seventh, with each having a 329. “In retrospect we are happy with the per­ formance of our golf team this season,” said Coach Gordon Cole. "In nori-conference matches we were undefeated, in league play we took second place, in the State Regionals we qualified for the state finals with a third place and in the state finals a seventh place.” All of this adds up to 69 wins and 10 losses. Words for the Y’s Jazzcrcise The YMCA of Hastings is proud to an­ nounce. Jazzcrcise, the newest exercise pro­ gram to be introduced to Hastings. Jazzcrcise classes will meet every Tuesday and Thurs­ day. from 6:15-7:15 at the UAW Hall on Woodlawn Ave. Jazzercise is: •The number one fitness program in the USA *The original low impact/high intensityfitness program •Non-competitive •Great for men and women of all ages •Provides physiological effects •4 fimtastic approach to fitness •Affordable You have nothing to lose...come sec why millions of people shapc-up with Jazzcrcisc...everyone has fun. The cost for Jazzcrcise is $16 for 8 classes Walk-ins may come for S3. Participants should sign up the first day. Prc-registration is no< required. Jazzcrcise has a continuous enrollment policy, so participants may join anytime. Jazzcrcise is being taught by Cheryl Jackson. Cheryl has been expertly trained and certified by Jazzcrcise Inc. She is CPR cer­ tified as well and receives continuing educa­ tion in all aspects of dance and exercise physiology. As a Jazzcrcise instructor, Cheryl is trained to demonstrate modifications to app­ ly to varying fitness levels, and their teaching skills are carefully monitored to assure unifor­ mity and high quality. Cheryl received her college degree from MSU in foods and human nutrition and her in­ terests continue to be in nutrition, diet and ex­ ercise. She has been a certif ied Jazzcrcise in­ structor since 1985. For more information call Cheryl at 517-543-6492. 517-543-8020 or the YMCA at 945-4574. Wrestling Clinic There will be a wrestling clinic for boys in grades 4-6 at the Jr. High West Gym the week of October 27. The program will run Monday though Thursday from 3:15-4:30, and on Saturday from 8:30-12:00. Tom Brighton, the Jr. High athletic director, and Mike Hoggins, the Jr. High wrestling coach, will be the in­ structors. Wrestling skills and fundamentals will be taught, and a special tournament will conclude the clinic. The cost of the program is $5 per person and is payable the first day of the program. All youth that arc interested in participating must bring a parents permission Continued on next page End Mike Eastman, quarterback Mike Karpinski and tailback Jared Car­ rigan have combined to make the Saxon offense among the best in the league. These are Hastings’ most offensive players by Steve Vedder Opposing coaches know them as the three most offensive football players Hastings possesses. Not offensive as in the personally offending type, but offensive as in meaning producing points, which is what this trio does by the bushel. For instance, of the 22 touchdowns the souped-up Hastings offense has tallied this fall, the trio of Mike Karpinski. Mike Eastman and Jared Carrigan has accounted for 13. Whether it be Karpinski finding the slippery Eastman darting between two defenders in the end zone or Carrigan bulling off tackle for a TD. the three have combined to push the Hastings offense to the forefront of the Twin Valley. While the Hastings defense has suf­ fered inconsistencies, the offense has literally kept the Saxons in every ballgame this fall. Hastings has racked up 158 points in 7 games, an average of 22.5 points per game — first in the Twin Valley. The Saxons have scored at least two touchdowns in every game except the rain-soaked Lakeview affair and even in that mess Hastings had 248 yards in total offense. 88 more than the Spartans. Hastings Coach Jeff Simpson ranks the 1986 offense as one of the best in his five-year tenure as coach. "Point production-wise it has been." notes Simpson. "Experience-wise we've had better because we're still very young in the offensive line. The up-front people had no playing time to speak of coming into this season." Because the skills of Karpinski. Eastman and Carrigan have blended together so smoothly. Simpson says the 1986 offense is the most balanced he's coached al Hastings. "Right now we have a variety of plays." hc says. "Wc have power, not blazing speed but we can go inside and outside, and with Kar­ pinski wc can run the option and attack teams. "We're not limited to one play." The hub of the offense revolves around Karpinski, a threc-ycar starter at quarterhack The 5-11. 165-pound senior has hit 55 percent of his passes (70-of-l28) for 1.085 yards and 8 touchdowns — outstanding figures for a prep signalcaller. Simpson says Karpinski. who is being recruited by several Great Lakes Conference teams, is as versatile of quarter­ back as he’s ever seen. "Hc doesn’t miss many of his passes," says Simpson. "He puts a lot of pressure on the defense because he can either sit back in the pocket and throw or he can go out of the pocket. That's certainly a plus many schools don’t have.” Karpinski’s best effort came in the season­ opener at Lakewood when hc completed !4-of-26 passes for 286 yards and 3 touchdowns. Hc has thrown for over 100 yards in every game except Marshall when an ankle injury limited his duty to less than half the contest. His favorite target has been Eastman, a 5-11. 175-puund senior, who has gobbled up 43 passes for 455 yards and 3 touchdowns. His 30 points lead the team in scoring. “He’s one of the best receivers we’ve ‘’ad at this school." says Simpson. “He's only dropped one ball this year and everything else that’s been thrown near him he's caught." Eastman, who is normally double-teamed, grabbed 9 passes for 95 yards against pro­ bable Twin Valley champ Coldwater and on two other occasions has caught 7 passes. "He’s not that fast, but he knows vherc to find an opening," says Simpson Complimenting the Saxons' outstanding passing game is Carrigan, a 5-9, 175-pound junior tailback. A starter a year ago as a sophomore. Carrigan has carried the ball 146 times for 775 yards and 6 touchdowns. He's rushed for over 100 yards four times and last week s 27-carry. 194-yard performance against Harper Creek was a personal best. "He’s been a pleasant surprise," says Simpson. "Wc knew he'd be a good back, but wc anticipated it’d be later in the year or as a senior. But he's come on rapidly.” Simpson describes Carrigan as the most ex­ plosive ninner he's had in five years. "Thai's something you’re born with; you don t coach it." says Simpson, who says his offense can score from any place on the field. I m happy with our offense." he says. "Wc can score at any time. In the past it has always been our defense which has kept us in the,game. Now wc have an offense." Which is no secret to the rest of the Twin Valley. �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, October 23,1986- Page 11 Jr. High Basketball— Bowling results Thursday A.M. , Just Ourselves 20%; Lillys Ailey 17; Irene s 16; Mode O Day I6; Hummers I5; Gillons Const. 14; Provincial 14; Bosleys 13; Keticrs Apts. 12; Slow Pokes 12; Leftovers 10; D » S Machine 8%. Good Games - O. Gillons 182; B. Moody 174; S. Johnson 197; P. Hamilton 176; M- Steinbrecher 156; A. Allen 150; A. Eaton 160; K. Forman 183; L. Johnson 146. High Series and Games - S. Vandcnburg 181-542; M. Alkinson 181-507; P. Champion 181-494; M. Reese 187-418; M. Mullens 165-452; T. Joppie 164-464. N. Bracy convened 2-10 split. Members of the Hastings seventh grade girls basketball team: (front row left to right) Jenny Lumbert, Jenny McKeough, Kris Carr, Christy Spindler, Becky Carpenter, Brenda Vrooman, Ivana Colon (second row) Tanya Pranshka, Chris Solmes, Chris Campbell, Ellcia Lepper, Jenny Johnson, Shan­ non Fuller, Nicole Belson, Susan Rhoades (third row) Coach Pat Purgiel, Kym Langford, Kathleen Favorite, Shana Murphy, Chris Swihart, Angie Dawe, Kristy Adendroth, Sarah Kelley, Wendy Tokarski. The seventh graders lost their opening game In the Hastings tournament 22-16 to Harper Creek. Carr and McKeough each had 4 points. fc"?'5,,HonK *’an'c' U-IS: ’ 7; •-‘fevtvtes 7'4-2014. 2o"w, G™« ""X Series - L. DeLong IM-em' Jistsfli-' n ','d" Vs0" C. Klein R Ku""Pcl p... , ■ B. Vrogtndcwey 194-518; V. ,!’7‘493; J Gardner 176477; L. Bj"/1' 209'475: P Frederickson 182-473; Swif? IX"A63“'6<,; B Sm'"' M. Far' l78‘462: J McQucrn 169-452; L. I94l5'n" J’V N' Hunlnlel 180; B. Blakely ,J!a,l,a'ra-v 19,; V Ph"'" IM: B. SaXl ; A' Wc"°" 189; B J<W' 155; J. ^■wcenro 166; P. Clough 134? T. Soya Ja>wood 167: P Croninger 179 r„PUts Converted - D. Brewer 4-7-10; J. Gart"CT 5-10; R. Kucmpd 5-6-10. Sunday Night Mixed K & M Asphalt 18-10; Hooter Crew 17%-10%; Unpredictable^ 17-11; Alley Cats 16-8; Ma’ & Pa’s 15%-I2%; Pin Busters 15%-12%; Something Natural 15-13; Family Force 15-13; Big Four; Quality Spirits 14-14; Really Roctens 12-16; Hot Shots 12-16; ATeam 12-16; Elbow Benders 11%-I6%: Chug-A-Lugs 11 %-12%; Toads 11-17; White Lightning 10%-17%; Gutterdusters 9-19. Womens High Games and Series - DSnyder 203-512; L. Tilley 212; B, Moody 190; C. Wilcox 189; J. Dezess 172; C. Stahl 172; P. Lake 168; P. Godbey 162; D. Blough 160; S. Snyder 153; T. Friend 141; D. Cole 130. Men’s High Games and Series - R. Ogden 223-599; M. Tilley 224-575; R. Ogden 192-537; R. Blough 212-522; R. Snyder ID 231-520; R. Little 184-513; R. Ward 203-501; D. Friend 192; B. Drayton 183; M. Cole 183; C. Haywood 179; D. Ogden 170; G. Snyder 166; W. Friend Sr. 166; J. Dezess 161; J. Stahl 155. Wednesday, P.M. Alflens & Assoc. 20-8; DeLong’s Tackle 16%-11%; Hair Care Center Art Meade 15-13; Mace’s Pharmacy Varney’s Stables 14-14; M & M’s Handy’s Shirts 14-14; Gillon's Const. Bait & 16-12; 14-14; 14-14; 13-15; Legal Notice Nashville Monday Mixers n*'7: S RCM ,9*9; Rea,,y World 18%-9i6. Dewey s 18-10; Michelob >7-11; Riverbend 16-12; Cinder’s 16-12; Gir,r , n s 16-12; Circle Inn 15-13; Valley Real­ u |4;l4.\An Mcadc ,4*14- Mc* Connexion T 4; Hastings Bowl Il%-I6%; Hallifax >>•17; Hastings Flowers 10-18; Trowbridge 10-18; Sir N Her 9-19. High Games and Series - D. Flohr 181; J. f?*"**. 171: D Lof,us 181 • R Pricc 189/506; B. Johnson 204/514; P. Snyder 168; E. Ulrich 171; B. Hathaway 183/514; S. Mcr"I>169; R. Perry 178; N. McDonald 170; K. Schantz 196/519; M. Snowden 178; F. Schneider 177; H. Hewitt 170; B. Anders 170. Thursday Midnight Mixed Middlevilla Lanes 2 Plus 1 21-7; The Terminators 19-9; Beer’s 18-10; Me & The Guys !7%-l0%; Spare Us 16-12; Who Cares 15-13; Mid-Villa Vice 12-16; No Names 12-16; H.M.F.I.C. 10-18; Echo 10-18; P.W.K. 10-18; I Give Up 7%-20%. High Games and Series Men - D. Manni, 212-533; J. Fagcr. 191-509; W. Morgan, 201-504; D. Ward. 190-50. High Game and Series Women - M. Fagcr 183-455. Barry County Beard ef Conwnlssioners Thu regular mealing of the Barry County Board of Commissioners was called to order on Tuesday. October 14. 1986 by Chairman Coleman. Roll call was token. Seven members were present: Hoare: Kiel: London; McKelvey; Williamson; Coleman; and. Dean. Al the beginning of the meeting all present stood and pledged allegiance to the flog. Moved by Landon, support by Klei to approve the minutes of Ihe September 23. 1986 meeting as mailed. Motion carried. Moved by Williamson, support by Kiel to accept the agenda as amended. Motion carried. Various correspondence was read by Chairman Coleman. Public comment was called for by the Choir. Mr. Weiler questioned the lock of a report on a certain zoning question. James Fisher. Chairman of the County Compen­ sation Commissioner, reported to the Board ond gave ihe recommendation of the Commission for the 1987-88 salaries and fringe benefits of the Borry County elected officials. Moved by Hoare, support by Kiel thal on ap­ propriate letter be written In support of H.B. 5577 allowing Barry County to retain monies earned by the Barry County Transit. Motion carried. Moved by Hoare. support by Williamson that a letter to be sent lo Senator Engler In support of S.B. 59). Motion carried. Commissioner Williamson presented the follow­ ing resolution ond moved its adoption, supported by Kiel; RESOLUTION WHEREAS, "Fiberfest" was started In 1984 with a YES MICHIGAN grant of $6,000; and WHEREAS, Since thot first year the "Fiberfest" hot shown a balance of revenues over expendi­ tures each year; ond WHEREAS. These funds hove been co-mingled with the City of Hottingt/Barry County Joint Eco­ nomic Development monies; and WHEREAS, It is In the best Interests of both "Fiberfest" and its Board of Directors ond the JEDC that these monies bo separated. NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the "Fiberfest” balance remaining In the JEDC account be paid lo the Treasurer of Fiberfest so that they con maintain their own account. FURTHER. BE IT RESOLVED that the Fiborfest Treasurer present to the County Clerk on account­ ing of the funds remaining by November 1. 1986 so that this transfer can be effected. Carolyn G. Coleman, Chairperson Barry County Board al Commissioners Motion carried unanimously. It was reported by Williamson that through the past years the Humane Society has raised $20,000 for the Animal Shelter, ond anticipate on esti­ mated expense of $700 for 1986 for the shelter. Moved by Wililomson. support by Kiel that the monthly summary of the Animal Shelter be mode a matter of record ond published with the minutes. Motion carried. ANIMAL SMELTER REPORT FOR BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMWIIOIRRI Members of the eighth grade basketball team: (front row left to right) Trinity-Steen, Kara Trahan,-Carrie Schneider, Jennifer Buldereon, Shane Bassett, Sarah Hawkins, Julie Norris (second row) Tammy Galbreath, Lisa Cook, Cindy Purgiel, Brooke Adams, Katy Wilcox, Kamell DeGoa (third row) Kelly Yarger, Missy Martinez, Ellisa Kelly, Mary Sweetland, Tara Harbison, Stacy Rowley, Nicole Otto and Judy Anderson. The eighth graders lost to Harper Creek 17-12. Galbreath and Kelly led the team with 4 points. SAXON SPORTS Welborn opens county campaign ...next week! October 24 October 25 October 28 October 30 October 31 FOOTBALL Albion...................................... 7:30 p.m. CROSS-COUNTRY Regionals GIRLS BASKETBALL Marshall.................. 5:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Ionia........................5:30 p.m. FOOTBALL Delton..................................... 7:30 p.m. YMCA, continued slip and registration fee the first day. Coed Vollevball Every Wednesday until November 5. in Ihe west gym of lhc Jr. High, from 6:30-9:30. lhc YMCA has an open Coed Volleyball pro­ gram. Anyone interested in playing, may participate. Men’s Basketball Anyone interested in participating in this years YMCA-Youth Council s Mens Basket­ ball League, must call the YMCA al 945-4574 and gel a team roster Games will begin the week of November 3 and team fees and rosters are due to the YMCA by October 29. Teams will be registered on a frist come first served basis. There is a limit on the number of teams lhal can play ■ Winler Volleyball League Anyone interested in participating in this years winter YMCA-Youth Councils Volleyball mens. coed, or womens volleyball league, must call the YMCA for a team rosier The league will be played on Wednesdays, and will begin on November 12. from 7 30-9:30 at the Hastings High School. There is a limit lo the number of teams lhal mav play. so prc-registration is required, and teams will be accepted on a first crane find served basis. Teams will not be consafcred registered until rosters and fees are turned mlo the YMCA. State Sen. Jack Welborn (seated, right) opened his Barry County cam­ paign last week by announcing that (from left, standing) Dr. V. Harry Adrounle of Hastings and Jim Rice of Nashville will be coordinating the local effort. Joining Welborn for the announcement was John Grizzl, political director for the Congressional Majority Committee, a political action committee (PAC) In Washington, D.C. that promotes conservative candidates. Grizzl said that people In other state legislatures speak well of Welborn because of his conservative causes and viewpoints. Grizzi also serves as political editor for Human Events magazine, a conservative publication. Scoreboard The Freshmen football team lost to Harper Creek last night !2-S at Johnson held. Jamie Murphy scored the only touchdown for the ?Sny Me ' on a 3 yard run tn the f)n4 Th* Prash record now stands at --4 widTuvc ncTl goroo at\lbion Thursday. RESOLUTION WHEREAS. The Solid Waste ond Substance Abuse Funds receive grant revenues only upon oppitco tion to the grant agency for reimbursement ot expenditures mode; ond WHEREAS. Cosh is al times in a deficit posi­ tion due to the receipt of revenues only after expenditures have been mode. Including at fiscal year end: ond WHEREAS. The cash in these funds is part ot the common cash account under the custody of the County Treasurer. NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that rhe Borry County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the above named funds to borrow from the common cash account for the purpose of making expendi­ tures to be reimbursed by grant revenues. Carolyn G. Colemon, Chairperson Borry County Board of Commissioners Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Kiel to approve the following Farmland Agreements: Seven applica­ tions - Elwood 8 / rleta Heaney, Woodland Town­ ship. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Hoare to give the Prosecutor permission to fill the vacancy of Law Intern in her office. AAotior* car­ ried. Moved by London, support by Kiel to file all correspondence ond reports. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by London lo adjourn lo October 28. 1986. or the call of the Chair. Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned ot 10:40 MM (■■.■MtMLUtUa WTM aruaiM. KLiiun CAROLYN COLEMAN 603.33 3201 483.33 120.00 RAE M. HOARE 180.00 107.73 771.06 3203 483.33 TED AAdCELVEY 3204 483.33 190.00 45.36 708.69 P. RICHARD DEAN 240.00 35.70 759.03 3205 483.33 CATHERINE W1LL1AAASON 180 00 51.24 714.57 3206 483.33 PAUL KIEL 3213 483.33 180.00 42.84 706.17 RICHARD LANDON 3214 483.33 60.00 11.76 555.09 TOTALS 3.383.31 1.140.00 294.63 4.817.94 Carolyn G. Colemon, Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Norvol E. Thaler. County Clerk County Commissioner RUTLAND • IRVING HASTINGS TOWNSHIPS OFAU........ . ..................................................... 8-16 J-Ad Graphics................................................ 7-17 Variety Shoppe...............................................5.19 Volley Girls..................................................... 4.39 McDonalds.......................................................3-21 E-Raccrs....................................................... ..3-21 As a County Commissioner and in other political offices, Dick has always worked to serve all of the peo­ ple in his district. He has gained the support ot both Republicans and Democrats. Dick thanks the many people who have supported him in the past and asked that they go to the polls on Nov. 4 and re-elect him as County Commissioner for District 3. Dick brings 25 years of broad gov­ ernment experience to the people he represents. This experience includes chairing the county’s Central Ser­ vices Committee and serving as vice­ chairman of Personnel. A former township supervisor and former chair­ man of the county Social Services Board, he currently serves as vice­ chairman of the Airport Board and the Fall Bazaar & Salad Luncheon Luncheon Served 11 am to 1 pm Adult *3.00 - Child *1.00 Under 5 • FREE 9408 Wilson SW Byron Center, Michigan Moved by McKelvey, support by London to moke the following amendments to Ihe General Fund Budget for 1986: 148 Probate Court +2.578 236,820 to 239,398 30) Sheriff + 350 587.419 to 587.769 351 Joi I +9.508 384.974 to 394.482 965 Tax Tribunal Refunds +25,000 2.000 to 27,000 861 Retirement -37.436 90.000 to 52,564 Motion carried unanimously. Moved by McKelvey, support by Kiel to approve Ihe apportionment report os presented, including the rejected lax. In the amount of $7,543.19, with permission to the Clerk lo correct clerical or mathematical errors. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Kiel, support by London to grant a two year step raise to Lauretta Balyeot. In the Trea­ surer’s office, effective October 1. 1986. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Landon to grant per­ mission to the Treasurer to fill o vacancy of Ac­ count Clerk TOPS-05 In her office. Motion car­ ried. Moved by Williamson, support by McKelvey thot the Chair-be authorized to sign the lease with Borry County Substance Abuse. Motion carried. Moved by Williamson, support by Hoore lo adopt the following resolution: Re-Elect DICK DEAN Hooters............................................................ .. Ink Spots.................................................. .....17-7 J&J Auto.......................................................... 15-9 Sniders Satellites...........................................14-10 Culligan........................................................ ' 9-15 St Sebastian Catholic Church Moved by Williamson, support by London that persons adopting pets from the Animal Shelter sign an agreement to have the animals neutered and that the agreement Include a disclaimer by the Animal Shelter and Humane Society. Roll coll was token. Four yeas: Coleman; Doan; Landon; ond. Wililomson. Three nays; Hoare; Kiel; and. McKelvey. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Williamson that furniture in the amount of $2,578 be purchased for the new probate judge. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Hoare that the pur­ chase of carpeting, bunks and roof repair ot the jail bo approved ot a total cost of $9,308. Motion carried. YMCA Youth Council’s Womens Volleyball League Hastings Fiberglass....................................... 24-1 Lake Odessa Livestock.............................. ..23-1 Spykers........................................................... j9.5 10 am-7 pm Tuesday, October 28 Frosh gridders lose, 12-8, to Harper Creek AUGUST 1.1986 — AUGUST 31.1986 DOGS SOLD TO HODGINS KENNELS — 36 CATS SOLD TO HODGINS KENNELS — 16 DOGS AND PUPPIES DISPOSED OF — 42 A) DOGS—13 B) PUPPIES —29 CATS AND KITTENS DISPOSED OF — 68 A) CATS—IB B) KITTENS —50 LIVESTOCK REPORT —0 POSSIBLE RABIES REPORT — 1 DOG AND CAT BITE REPORT — 15 A) DOGS-12 B) CATS — 3 DOGS AND CATS SOLD TO HODGINS KENNELS—52 A) DOGS — 36 at $4.00 — 144.00 B) CATS — 16 at $2.00 — 32.00 DOGS AND CATS ADOPTED FROM SHELTER — 10 A) DOGS —7 reclaimed B) PUPS-3 at $5.00—15.00 QCATS — 0 at $3.00 — D) KITTENS — 0 ot $2.00— TOTAL NUMBER OF CATS AND KITTENS - 84 TOTAL NUMBER OF DOGS AND PUPPIES — 88 TOTAL NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS — 129 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER Ronald R. Wilson Moved by McKelvey, support by London to ap­ prove the Miscellaneous claims in the amount of $42,038.58. and Low Library bills in the amount of $1.065.61. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by McKelvey, support by Willliamson to pay Barry/Eaion Health Department for Solid Waste bills ol $549.09 from the Solid Waste Fund. Mo­ tion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon lo approve payment of Ihe Commissioner's payroll. In the amount ol $4,817.94. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by McKelvey, support by London to pay Ihe refund to Hostings Manufacturing Company, due lo assessment rollback. In the amount of 124.397.75. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by McKelvey, support by Kiel lo make the following budgeted transfers: From General Fund to: — Charlton Pork • $13,000 — Borry/Eoton Health Department - $52 000 — Borry Soil $ Waler - $875 — Commission on Aging • $13,250 — Social Services Administration - $7,500 and. from No. 150 Group Home to No. 292 Child Zare Fund - $40,000. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey. support by London to moke the following amendments to the General Fund Budget for 1986: Ticket Prices:'6.50 and'5.50 Sundays 7 00 P m Matinee Gaines 4 00' 390* ’ A'1 Olbrrs 7 30 p.m. .. IX IX uwvMut.w— FOR MORE INFORMATION ‘ 616-345-5101 WINGS STADIUM 3600 Van Rick Dr. Kalamazoo. Michigan iixrvic county Finance Commit­ tee, and chairman of the county Human Resources Committee. Dick also is secretary-treasurer of the Barry County Substance Abuse Board. Vote for DICK DEAN, Republican for Barry Co. Commissioner, District 3 Paid for by Dick Dean Re-election Committee, 1187 Ogimas, Hastings �Page 12- TheHast^ysBanner- Thursday,October23,1986 Th. HASTINGS BANNER - Csll (616)9434051 yirea 0!)itLiarie5 Catherine Noonan DELTON - Mrs Catherine Emma Noonan, 87. of 13960 S. Wall Lake Rd. Delton passed away Sunday evening at the Barry County Medical Care Facility in Hastings, where she had been a patient since Wednesday. She was bom June 29. 1899 in Drake. Missouri; the daughter of Philip and Sophie Nablcsick Ebkcr. She had lived the past 48 years in the Delton and Hickory Comers areas where she farmed with her husband for 24 years in the Hickory Comers and Milo Road area. She was Chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party for 15 years. She was in­ strumental in the founding of the Barry Coun­ ty Medical Care Facility and the conversion of the Hastings Post Office into a public library. She attended the Inter-Lakes Baptist Church •in Delton. Was married to Joseph Noonan on June 20. 1920 and he preceded her in death November 13, 1973. Also preceding her were two sisters and five brothers. Surviving are one son. George, at home; a sister. Mrs. Tillie Hesemann of Decatur. Illinois; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wed., al 2 p.m.. Pastor Rex McMurray of the In­ terLakes Baptist Church officiated. Interment Praircville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Associa­ tion. envelopes are available at the funeral home. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home. Delton. — Floy G. Bechtel HASTINGS - Mrs. Hoy G Bechtel. 91. of 230 S. Hanover St.. Hastings, died Tuesday. Oct. 21, 1986 at Barry County Medral Care Facility. Graveside services will be held 12 noon Fri­ day. Oct. 24. at Riverside Cemetery. Rev. David B. Nelson Jr. will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Medical Facility. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home. Mrs. Bechtel was bom March 26, 1895 in Rutland Township the daughter of Charles and Ermina (Erway) Whittemore. She was raised in Barry County and attended Otis. Delton and Hastings schools, and received her teacher’s certificate from Barry County Nor­ mal. She had lived at her South Hanover ad­ dress since 1921. She was married to Fred Bechtel on May 20, 1921. She taught three years at McCallum. Hope Center and Learn schools. Later she was employed at Sage Lumber Co.. Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair and Wool Boot Co. in Hastings. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Bechtel is survived by two sisters. Mrs. Gena Brown of Hickory Comers and Mrs. Robert (Katie) Schricker of Plainwell; two brothers. Lowell Whittemore of Hastings and Russell Whittemore of Lakeland, Ha. She was preceded in death by her husband. Fred, on October 16, 1967, and a son, William Charles Bechtel in 1958. borrow S5.000 to S100.000 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MICHIGAN 1 800 654 2265 Ar rquai Kouvnq lender LANSING - Mrs. Edna E. (Winey) Klahn. 95, of Lansing, formerly of Lake Odessa, died Tuesday. Oct. 21, 1986. Funeral ser­ vices will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday. Oct. 24 at Koops Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. James Bender will officiate with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Mrs. Klahn was bom July 25, 1981 in Carlton Township, Barry County the daughter of John G. and Marqucbell (Gerkey) Winey. She was married to Arthur G. Klahn on November 20. 1912. Mr. Klahn died in 1971. They moved to Lansing in 1934 from Lake Odessa. She was a member of the Westminister Presbyterian Church and Lansing General Hospital Guild volunteer for several years. * Mrs. Klahn is survived by two daughters. Mrs. Chester (Mary Jane) Trout and Mrs. Richard (JoAnn) Burwick both of Lansing; four grandchildren and six great­ grandchildren. Barry County fiddlers like Varsal Fales of Delton and his granddaughter, Cindy Raber of Allegan, will join fiddlers from throughout Michigan Satur­ day for the annual Fiddlers Jamboree at the Community Building on the fairgrounds. Sponsored by the Original Michigan Fiddlers Association, the performances will be held from 1-5 p.m. In the evening, an old-fashioned square dance will begin at 7 p.m. Food is being provided by members of the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. To be assured of seating, those attending are asked to take a lawn chair. For more information, contact Les Raber at 94fr8302. NOTICE OF PUBLIC NKAIHNC COUNTY OF BARRY Notice la hereby given that Used Car Loans ForPeopleWhoWant ToChooseFrom AWide Selection. Not ASelectFew 1986 at 7:30 P.M. In the County Commltrtonar't Room, County Annex Building. 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The following Proposed Amendment to the 1976 Borry County Zoning Ordinance, os amended, will be considered. tecttoel.l-DiltoMinn (!■■■<>■ Me. 122.) 122. BaMt Hmm: A factoryassembled structure or struc­ tures equipped with the neces­ sary service connections and mode so os to be readily move­ able os a unit or units on Its (their) own running gear and M7 be designed to be used as a dwelling unll(s) With ar without a permanent foundation. ADO • The unit or units shall satisfy all construction quality standards of the U.S. Depart­ ment of Housing ond Urban Development (HUD) as evi­ denced by a HUD label or data plate affixed to the unit or through information provided by the manufacturer to the Build­ ing Inspector regarding con­ struction materials and stand­ ards. ABTIdKVI Secttoe«.13*“Ar’, g. Roadside stand for the sale of form products grown on the form provided thot adequate offstreet parking shall be pro­ vided and no hazardous traffic condition shall result from such Secttow 10.0 - ArtmWetration (Amsndbsg ascend paragraph-) If you’re in the market for a used car, you prob­ ably know that loan rates often differ, depend­ ing on the age of the used car you want. So now until October 31 is agood time to see us at First of America Bank. Because we’re offering our lowest used car rate in years. Garage Sale CARD OF THANKS Wc would like to thank our relatives and friends for the many gifts, cards, and also for attending our 40th wedding anniversary open house. A very special thank you to our mildren and grandchildren for giving as such a memorable day. Harold and Moly Hansen CRAFT BAZAAR: Thursday. October 30,9am - 6pm, Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggj Rd. 20 exhibitors includ­ ing homemade baked goods, lunch available. Sponsored by GFWC-Gun Lake Area Women’s Club. Information, Judy 795-7758______________ ESTATE SALE: all newer home furishing including two remote control color T.V.’s, V.C.R., queen size water bed, living room and bedroom suite, 16 ft pontoon boat and motor, bedding and dishes, misc. items. Sale to run October 24 and 25, 9am to 4pm al 11527 Ford Point Pine Lake. Watch for signs. CARD OF THANKS In deep apprcication to Dr. DenHartog. Dr. Allen, and the others who helped to speed my recovery. To “Jerry Attics” and others of the nursing staff for the excellent care I received at Pennock Hospital. To Hope United Methodist Church, Pastor Mayo, members and friends, my thanks for the calls, flowers, gifts and prayers. To Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fuller for transportation and other help. It’s wonderful to have such great friends. God Bless you all ________________ Ralph Moore FURNISHED HOUSE or apartment needed forcxccutivc, Hastings area. Phone 945-3461, 8 to 6______________________ Wanted And it’s good on any used car. All you have to do is makeyour best deal with a dealer or private seller. Then talk to us It could be you’ll drive off in the car of ' your choice. O FIRST°F AMERICA. Ww Community Banks First Delete the existing last sen­ tence of the second paragraph which reads • "The Administrator shall be a resident of the unincorporated area of Barry County ond a United Slates Citizen." Amended to read • “The Administrator shall be a resident of Barry County within six months of employment and o United States Citizen." Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amendment either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be hoard at the above mentioned limo ond place. The amendment of Ihe Borry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public Inspection al the Borry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broodway. Has­ tings. Michigan between the hours ol 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday thru Friday. Please phone David M. Koons. Plan­ ning Director ot 948 4830 for fur­ ther information. Norvol E. Thaler. Barry County Clerk (10-2) For Sale Automotive 1978 IMPALA WAGON: S650. 945-3594_____________ 225 SLANT 6: motor and trans, SI00. Lawn mowers, bikes. 945-9076 OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED: Any size or condi­ tion. Call toll free 1-800-553-8021 Country Peddler Snow American Memories. Inc. The Original Falk Art Show and Sale Portland, Michigan Saturday, Oct. 25 10-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 11-5 p.m. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 85 of the nation’* boat artiaana featuring handcraJtod furniture and acceaaoriea. Uni TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 diaa produced in the tine honored tradittona of the part. Each piece crafted by hand. "Helilooma of the future." Directions: 1-96 to exit 77, Grand River Ave., to brrt rtreet. Bridge St. turn hit. Follow to Lincoln St., turn left to Hill St. turn Rl. turn left co Denby to High School & Oakwood Elementary School. Real F. slate Fiddlers performing Saturday - - ----------- ■■■ Community Notices EXPERT TREE and stump removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854____________________ [al Notice 9.75% APR on any used car* -------------- -- Thank You Rusiness Services Edna E. Klahn HOMEOWNERS! . ----------- — _ THREE BEDROOM CHALET: on lake, $3000 down, take over contract. 948-9015 Admission: $3 .00 Ad uh. • $1.50 children (10 & under) Each Day Jobs Wanted For more Information:American Meneoriee. Inc.. HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St, NashviDe 852-9537 evenings Manager. Carla Andaraon •160 Celery Center Rd. Decatar. Ml 49045 (616)423-8367 Help Wanted FACTORY WORKERS: Now accepting applications for light industrial. Half time. Need extra cash? Wc need you! Contact Barb or Pat, Beacon Services, Inc. comer 44th and E. Bcltline, S.E., Grand Rapids 698-7979 SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES HUNDREDS WEEKLY: large company needs home workers. Details: Send #10 self addressed stamped envelope, JGS Publica­ tions. 350 Division SL, Freeport, Ml. 49325__________________ Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church 3t., Hastings, Ml 49058 OLAN MILLS: needs appoint­ ment secretaries. No experience necessary, we (rain. $350 per hour guaranteed. See Sandra Dunn at Brookside Motel, #5 Thursday, October 23, 5pm to 9pm, Friday 10am lo 1pm and 5pm lo 8pm E.O.E._________ • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers OLAN MILLS: needs person for light delivery must be 18 and have economical transportation. See Sandra Dunn at Brookside Motel, #5 Thursday, October 23, 5pm to 9pm, Friday 10am to 1pm and 5pm to 8pm E.O.E OUTREACH CLINICIAN: Southwest Michigan rural mental health agency with excel­ lent staff and facilities seeks a MA or MSW clinician with the ability to provide outreach services to families. Applicants must be interested in program developement and skilled in children and family therapy. Barry County Community Mental Health Services offers competitive salaries and fringes as well as supervision for Michifan Psycologist Licensure and amilty Therapy Clinical Certi­ fication. B.C.C.M.H.S. is an equal opportunity employer. Send resume to Barry County Community Mental Health Services, 1005 W. Green SL, Hastings, MI 49058. No phone calls, please.__ SENIOR CLINICIAN: South­ west Michigan rural mental health agency with excellent stiff and facilities is requesting an experienced MA psycologist with skills in the assissment of children in the ability to provide individual, group and family therapy. Barry County Community Mental Health Services offers competitive sala­ ries and fringes as well as super­ vision for Michigan Psycologist Licensure and Far.uly Therapy Clinical Certification. B.C.C.M.H.S. u an equal oppor­ tunity employ: . Send resume to Barry County Community Menial Health Services, 1005 W. Green St, Hastings, MI 49058. No phone calls please. TELEPHONE SALES PERSON, customer support person sales person, all will deal with building products. Sales, salary & commission, others, salary only. Forty year old company in Hastings. 945-3461 RUST/ORANGE COUCH FOR SALE: good condition, reasonable priced. Call 948-4023 after 5pm FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 SALES and SERVICE Lyle L Thomas • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Farm • Group Health • Business Retirement • Mobile Home •Life • Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle • Auto Sine* 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE. Of 945-3412 REAL ESTATE 46tl Ycai MILLER REALESTATE K.n Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. Hosting, (616) 945-5182 REALTOR X. LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dra Cleaning for over 30 yean" 321 LltcMm. assists KsmMM OFER: 7-5:38 Bss.-Fri.trt. H:3» CAR & TRUCK REPAIR 14368. HanoverSt,Hartings.Mien. 4905a 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT '* M*,n: MondoY B To 8 Tu.idoy Fr.doy 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED ............... .. MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS cmut NOTO« PUTS NTI1I0I “reat GM with Genuine GM Parte BARRY COUNTY S ONEY FUEL SERVICE DEALER! ---------------- � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-10-30.pdf d9143d34613de0b2b0b4b04d1a0808b2 PDF Text Text NlEiWS wrap Special Election Issue Farmers fight the County budget cuts Page 3 < Read about the... CAN DI DATES, PROPOSALS and LOCAL ISSUES Engler to visit here Thursday Local residents will have an oppor­ tunity to mert with Rep. Colleen Engler and discuss her campaign for lieutenant governor on Thursday when she comes to Hastings. Engler, a Republican from Mu Plea­ sant. will meet with the public at 2 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse and will later tour the business district and some local manufacturing plants before her departure at 5 p.m. Engler is on the Republican ticket with Wayne County Executive William Lucas. She came in fourth in the Republican primary for governor in August, but was nominated by Lucas at the state Republican convention for the lieutenant governor’s post. Devoted to the interests Interests oj of Harry Barry County Since lojt 1856 lastines Banner THURSDAY. OCTOBER 30. 1966 VOLUME 131, NO. 44 PRICE 25c Bender challenged for state seat City leaf pick-up starts next week The city of Hastings will be picking up leaves starting Nov. 3 in the second wnrd and continuing until Nov. 6, going from second to third to fourth to first wards until all leaves have been **" Leaves must be at the daily. by Mary Warner The altos warble, the sopranos twitter, and down in the bass section, a few brave voices boom and bang. It is Thursday night choir practice at tlie Middleville United Methodist Church. Happily flinging his arms about down in front is choir leader Bob Bender. 88th District State Representative. Bender doesn’t have any formal musical training, but he used to play in high school and Navy bands, and when the need arose for a choir director two years ago, Bender decid­ ed to “give it a try." Bender has been Ionia and Barry County's representative in Lansing since 1982, and is running this November for his third term of office on the Republican ticket. Campaigning against him on the Democratic ticket is Mike LaVean, a young Democratic party “regular" from Saranac who, because of an independent income, has devoted much of his time this campaign to getting up at three in the morning to talk to duck hunters (u.k.a. voters). Boy struck by car in critical condition A seven-year-old Freeport youth was hospitalized with severe head injuries Tuesday after being struck by a car on the way to his school bus stop, Michigan State Police report. John Shoup of 4735 Carlton Center was walking with his sisier on the north > side of M-43, or Carlton Center Rd., waiting for an eastbound vehicle to pass before crossing to the south side of the road, when the accident occurreo at 7:40 a.m., Stale Police Trooper Vance Hoskins said. Hoskins said that ns soon as the east­ bound car passed Shoup, the boy darted out in the road, headed for the bus stop on the south side of the road. Lake Odesu resident Brenda L. Arm­ bruster, 21, of 9966 Brown'Rd., was westbound on M-43 on her way to work and was unable to avoid hitting Shoup, Hoskins said. . Shoup was taken by ambulance to Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings, and later transferred by helicopter to Sparrow Hospital in Unsin;, where he was listed in critical condition Wednesday. Greasing the floors of learning Unknown vandals slipped into Hastings High School through a roof door last Sunday night and spread oil over several of the hall floors. Principal Sieve Harbison said. Harbison said he had to call in a special miantenance crew to get the mess cleaned up before school started Monday. Harbison said the vandals found the oil in a storage area in the roof section. Although not m:Kh real damage was done. Harbison said, the oil on the floors was extremely slick and could have presented a real hazard to students. Hastings Police have no suspects in thc case. Harbison said. Car strikes horse and rider A Charlotte woman was injured on Chief Noonday Road near Norris Road Sunday when the horse she was riding became spooked by a passing car and ran into the path of thc vehicle. Barry Coun­ ty Sheriff's deputies report. Paulette Glaseic, 36. of 2267 Hartel, Charlotte, was riding her horse with a group of equestrians and horse-drawn wagons when the accident occurred at 3:15 p.m . deputies said. Deputies said Douglas E. Meyer, 38, of 6936 Buckley Cl.. Canton, was negotiating his way around the vehicles when the horse became spooked and ran into the side of a trailer Meyer was hauling. The horse was apparently not injured, deputies said, but Glaseie was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was treated and released. Hastings band In concert On Sunday. Nov. 2. thc Hastings Area Schools Instrumental Music Department will present its first concert of the season. The concert, which begins at 3 p.m.. will feature the seventh grade and eighth grade bands along with the high school marching band. Each junior high group will present three pieces of band composition TJe high school band will present highlights from their marching season. Thc high school band will also be formally presen­ ting their new uniforms. Admission is free to this exciting afternoon of music. Shuster (right) welcomes Richard Shaw to the ranks of Barry | foster daughter Mtehdle^ son Tim and daughter Kathy. Dick Shaw takes the bench Richard H. Shaw. 47-ycar-old Hastings at­ torney. longtime community volunteer, former Hastings School Board member and longtime city attorney, began his term as Barry County Probate Judge Friday by donn­ ing his official black judge’s robe in front of several hundred well-wishers at the county courthouse. Shaw was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Judge Richard N. Loughrin, who retired 1% years early.” . “I’m not in the habit of zipping things up in front of this many people,” he quipped when the zipper on his robe stuck. “Dick Shaw is the kind of lawyer and kind of person who should be a probate judge,” Richard M. Shuster. Barry County Circuit Court Judge, said during the ceremony. “He is a problem solver and a caring person.” Shuster was one of several speakers wishing Shaw well in his new job. Others included Judge Loughrin, fellow attorney James Fisher, and Stanley C. Fedewa, director of government relations for Gov. James Blanchard. “We are of course very proud and happy for Dick,” Fisher, one of Shaw’s ex-partners in the firm of Siegel, Hudson. Gee, Shaw and Fisher, said to the crowd. The firm, now only Siegel, Hudson, Gee. and Fisher (Shaw had to give up his partnership) will miss Shaw, Fisher said. “But our regrets at his leaving are far outweighed by happiness because we know our loss is the community’s gain.” Fisher told the audience that the position of probate judge requires “sensitivity, understanding and compassion,” all qualities Shaw has, Fisher said. “Dick is also the type of person who won’t let the trappings of his office affect him,” Fisher said. “Just this morning he told me that 1 didn't have to call him ’his lawyership’ when lhcbcnct‘ forllK f!rM time al 5-30 p.m-. Kllin8 thc thaI ’‘this is a dav co give thanks to many people.’’ Shaw thanked Gov. Blanchard, who made the appointment He also thanked Fedewa, an aide to Gov. Blanchard and “Marty’s cousin” (his wife). Wife Marty, children Mike. Tim, Kathy and foster daughter Michelle and many other family members and friends were introduced. “I’ve never been so overwhelmed by the numbers of people who’ve been happy about this appointment." Shaw said. "I think you know that I’m going to try hard to be a good judge and I think I will be.” The ceremony ended in prayer. Many atten­ ding went on to a reception following the rob­ ing ceremony at the Hastings Country Club. Mother proclaims son’s innocence Explosion defendant gets life by Mary Warner Twenty-four-year-old Dennis A. DeWitt of Hastings has been sentenced to life imprisonment for shooting into a Cedar Creek Road mobile home Jan. 6, causing it to explode and injuring eight people, including four police officers. DeWitt left the courtroom in a fury after to do something like this again." DeWitt was found guilty of attempted second degree murder and carrying a firearm while in the commission of a felony after an early September trial. Smiley, said he had to review the trial transcript before deciding what he would base his appeal on. "It does seem like there are some appealable issues," he said. Much of the prosecution's case rested on a The prosecution contended that DeWin and shell casing DeWitt dropped out of his pocket a car full of friends drove out to the trailer and after the shooting that matched shell casings found at the site of the shooting. being sentenced Friday by Barry County Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster. His DeWitt fired at the trailer two separate times, breaking windows, sending buckshot tearing through furniture and appliances, and mother was in tears, proclaiming her son's endangering the lives of two men, a woman to beginning his life sentence for the innocence. "My son didn't do it," she said. “I was on and a small baby inside the trailer. attempted murder conviction. His attorney said the life sentence could the phone with him at the time." DeWitt brought two lawyers to court with him — trial attorney and court-appointed lawyer Charles Stiles, and Grand Rapids attorney Harold U. Smiley, who has been hired by the DeWitt family to argue DeWitt's appeal. Both Stiles and Smiley argued for leniency, telling Shuster that DeWitt's previous convictions for misdemeanor violations were "two-bit stuff and that DeWitt had never been in serious trouble before. "Certainly this (incident) was a matter of passion," Smiley said. "If we're looking fot punishment and rehabilitation it would seem to me that something less (than life imprisonment) would be indicated." But Shuster told those in court Friday that "this was a terrible thing to have done. The individual who's done it constitutes an extreme danger to society." "It was pure luck that no one was killed (in the shooting and subsequent explosion)," Shuster explained. "I don't think society should worry whether he (DeWitt) is going DeWitt was angry at one of the trailer's occupants, Victor Kelly, the prosecutor said, because Kelly had been dating DeWitt’s estranged wife. After the second fusillade, occupants of the trailer escaped to a neighbor's home and called police. Kelly, his mother, his brother and a DeWitt was ordered to serve two years in prison for the felony firearm conviction prior turn out to be much less, given corrections department procedures involving various credits and "good time" served. Shuster went outside sentencing guidelines in handing out the punishment. The guidelines called for a sentence from 12 years to life. friend of his brother's went back inside the trailer after the police came. A spark ignited propane gas that had accumulated underneath the trailer from the broken gas pipe, and the trailer blew apart, knocking the four policemen unconscious aod burning and otherwise injuring the W people inside the trailer. Victor Kelly asked to speak at the sentencing Friday. "In my lifetime, I’ve did wrong," he told Judge Shuster, “and Tve paid for my crimes-I think (DeWitt) deserves the full sentenceThat night he took my life and my family 5 life in his hands — and he almost succeeded. DeWitt has denied the prosecution5 charges, stating that he was elsewhere at d* lime of the shootings. His appeal attorney* Barry United Way at 72 percent of goal Al S95.746.42. lhc Barry Area United Wayhad. reached 72 percent of its goal of 3133.594. as of Wednesday morning, said Jeff Guenther, publicity chairman. Donations from various divisions currently Wai: (Pledecd io dale. Goal respectively! Industrial S5O.5O6.28 - 558.000-87%. Corp, and Spec. Gifts 516.300-521.700-75% Schools • $10.245.94-514.189-72%. Public Agencies • S5.902.20-SI0.755-55%. Resident ■ S5.S49-S7.500-78". Retail - 53.203-57.450-43%. Professional - S2.640-S11.500-23% Outlayring - SI .000-52.500-44%. Challenging Bender and LaVean as an in­ dependent is seasoned Libertarian politician Richard Whitelock, whose entry into the general election after getting whipped by Bender in thc primary was met with what could be termed grumpincss by those (mainly Bender) whose votes he may parlay away. It's not the good old days anymore. Back in '84. Bender was lone man on the ballot, an automatic victor unless Clint Eastwood decided to lope into town and wage a write-in campaign. Then primary ’86 rolled around, and Bender was challenged by not one but three candidates — two Democrats and one other force of anyone else.” Property taxes are “communistic”, he says, and the single business tax is chasing in­ dustry away from Michigan. “There are over 400 different licenses and permits at the slate level necessary for businesses to operate in Michigan.” he ssys. “As long as people act responsibly and are willing to act responsibly we don’t need government interfering in our own lives.” Such conservative views are interesting coming from a formal professional dancer. Whitelock, a man of many interests (he is in the midst of writing his third book, an "ex­ pose of government over thc past 60 years), used to teach ballroom and other kinds of dan­ cing and was also a golf pro, he says. Fifty-six years old, white-haired, with two sons and three grandchildren. Whitelock could be a heavier-set version of the 50-yearold Bender. Both candidates served time in the Navy and are family men. However, there thc comparison ends. "I’m not u lone wolf out there.” Bender says. 1 ‘I pride myself in being a team player." "Anybody who thinks they can get anything through on a partisan basis is blowing in thc wind." he says. referring to opponent LaVcan’s claim that his status as a Democrat in a Democratically-controlled House would make him more effective as a legislator. Bender says he is beginning to establish a Republican. Bender’s Republican challenger, Richard Whitclock, an Ionia modular housing dealer and "professional candidate” (he ran for U.S. Congress in ’84 and the state senate in ’82) lost all but his smile in the primary, get­ ting beat by about a 3 to 1 margin. Grand Rapids businessman Ned Stuits received a similar battering from LaVean, and Bender should have had his opponents whittl­ ed down to just one. But Whitelock was only temporarily sidetracked. Charging that “legislators of thc Republican and Democratic parties have enacted state laws that effectively prohibit or make it extremely difficult for third parties to obtain ballot access in the State of Michigan, ’ ’ Whitelock filed for the general election as an independent. He couldn’t have done so in previous years. Election laws didn't allow for it. But independent candidates have continual­ ly challenged the laws in court. Whitelock * aid, and this year state election officials capitulated, allowing independent candidates to file with only a minimum of requirements. The new independent candidate provisions have caused a small stampede of political hopefuls. BArry County Clerk Norval Thaler says, and more than one race this fall may be affected (there may be more candidates for the Michigan Supreme Court than there are squashed pumpkins after Devil’s Night.) Despite the fact that he’s getting largely ig­ nored (WION in Ionia refused him admittance in a radio debate this week between Bender and LaVean), Whitclock has made what would have been a less close race into what Bender calls a “horse race.". Polls still show incumbent Bender leading, but Bender says Whitelock is a “spoiler”. "All he is doing is offering (people) an op­ portunity to throw their vote away." Bender Mike LaVean maintains. Whilelock disagrees. “I run because runn­ ing as a candidate for elective office is the on­ ly kind of forum I can get to try and get people to see some of the evils of government and what it's been doing to us." he says. Whitelock hates big government and eschews the power structure. "I would like to get back to true representation of the people rather than just continuing to build the power base of the political structure," he says. How he would accomplish that, he ex­ plains. is to “try to repeal a lot of legislation that's been heaped upon the people of Michigan." . Foremost on his agenda is getting rid of laws like thc mandatory motorcycle helmet and scatbelt laws, he says. "Those are laws politicians have passed that tell respectible citizens to do as they say or else." Whitelock says. "This is a law of intimidation. The only legitimate function of government is to protect us from fraud or thc Richard Whitelock �Page 2— The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 30,1986 Legal Notice STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86 19552-SE Estate ol Lloyd A. Miller. Social Security Number 280-26-3287. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may bo barrod or effected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE On November 13. 1986 al 9 30 a m.. In the pro­ bate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Notice — Residents RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP “Fire Protection** Proposal To be voted Nov. 4th This is a RENEWAL, not additional millage. To CONTINUE the Township Fire Protection a yes vote must be cast on both proposals A and B. If you wish to DISCONTINUE the Township Fire Protection a no vote must be cast on both pro­ posals A & B. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Phyllis Fuller, Clerk Ph: 948-2194 or 948-2146 South Jefferson Street New EVENTS , 1. Wednesday, October 29, is the Annual Downtown Halloween Moonlight Sale. This event features merchants and employees in costume vying for your attention with specials galore. To top off the evening, a giant searchlight will be shining at the end of South Jeffer­ son to show you the way to the fun and frolic of this once a year celebration. Join us downtown. 2. Thursday. October 30, we celebrate Little Bucky's Birthday at Bosley's. Visit us this day and wish the Buck a Happy Birthday. We will have a free carnation (for the first 100) and you may enter our Bucky's Birthday Draw­ ing to win some fabulous prizes (see details in our Reminder Ad). Bring the Buck a Birthday Cake «.nd we will trade you a $5.00 gift certificate. Sing "Happy Birthday" to the Buck and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate. 3. Friday, October 31, Is Halloween. Visit Bosley's and say "Trick or Treat" and we will give you a treat or you can do a trick and we will give you two treats. Carve us a small pumpkin to display in our window and wo will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. (All ages.) 4. Tickets to the WBCH Homemakers School and the Rotary Pancake Supper (both on November 6) are available at Bosley's on South Jefferson. 5. Our thanks for the pumpkin pies, they were all good and we are starting to look like pumpkins. 6. Daniel Decatur Emmett's Birthday • October 29. Visit Bosley's and play this guy's most famous song on a musical Instrument of your choice and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5) 7. Congratulations to Dick Shaw on his judicial appointment. He Is well quali­ fied, deserving of the honor, and will do a super job. His mother told us so and she deserves most of the credit for the way he turned out. 8. Enter your group In this year’s Christmas Parade (barely a month away) by calling or visiting the Cham­ ber office in the community building. 9. If it has lo do with looking good, you can’t go wrong at the Hair Care Center on South Jefferson Street. Stop and check out their many services soon. (Gift certificates are limited to one per person per month and. unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky celebrates National Magic Day (October 31) by offering more October Dollar Days specials this week. How the Buck works his magic to bring you the magical prices he features each week in our Reminder ad is a mystery to us all. 2. Our Pause Gilt Shop is full of Christ­ mas room scenters, mugs, love lites, and the best selection of stuffed animals around. 3. Bosley's Sentiment Shop has Boxed American Greetings Christmas Cards on sale this week at 30% Off. Shop now while the selection is great. 4. Our sale on Halloween Candy continues this week. The goblins will be out this Friday. 5. The largest selection of Home Health Care Items in Barry County is at Bosley Pharmacy. Commodes, wheelchairs, walkers, canes and more. 6. Bosley’s is now open until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 5:30 on Saturday to serve you. 7. Park free while shopping downtown Hastings. QUOTE: "A critic is a man who knows I he way but can't drive the car.” — Kenneth Tynan (1927-1980) OSLEY ’•PHARfDACY’ Show Judge of Probate, a hear­ ing will be held on the petition of Morle C. Stanley requesting that Morle C. Stanley bo ap­ pointed persoal representative of Lloyd A. Miller who lived al Route • 1 Hoger Rd. Cosllelon Twsp. Nashville. Michigan and who died July 12. 1986; and re­ questing also that the Court determine the heirs ot low ol sold deceased. Creditors are notified that copies of oil claims agoins the deceased must be prosotned. personally or by mail, to both personal representative and to the court on or before 12/15/86. Notice is further given that the estate will be assigned to entitl­ ed persons appearing of record. 10/27/86 Marie C. Stanley 216 Lentz St. Nashville. Ml 49073 517-852-1905 Corl E. Harms P32025 987 Eaton Highway Lake Odessa. Ml 616-374-8569 (10-30) Alleged holdup man stands mute to charges drove off with the younger Strumbcrger's case. A 21-ycar-old Delton man stood mute Friday to charges that he robbed a grocery request and when he left, went to a neighbor's ^ne and called police. b store owner at gunpoint Oct. 6. Steven P. Ostrander of 139 Woods Trail Police were able lo corner !he suspect Sentencing has been set for Nov. 26. Robert W. Shellington, 18, of no known address, will be sentenced Nov. 26 for breaking into the Curtis Craft Center in Nashville Aug. 29. Shellingion pleaded guilty Friday to the bre?k-in in exchange for the dropping of other burglary charges pending against him. arJ another rider on the suspect’s motorcycle Also on Friday, Mark D. Hammond, 19, of 11925 Three Mile Rd., Plainwell, pleaded guilty to the unlawful use of a motor on nearby Shultz Road after an intensive vehicle in exchange for thc dropping of window and climbed in . He took some burglary charges lodged against him. jewelry from the store, he said. Another suspect in the burglary, Carl J. Leinhart, 17, Shellington said he was walking past the craft shop when he noticed a broken Rd. was arraigned on armed robbery and felony firearm charges in Barry County search. Circuit Court. After Ostrander stood mute to ihc In other court action Friday. Sean B Ciaccio, 17. of 6491 Spruce Lane, Holland Hammond admitted to taking a four-wheel motorcycle from the Wayne charges, not guilty pleas were entered in his behalf and a Dec. 3 pre-trial was set. pleaded guilty to unlawfully driving away an McBain residence on Burchett Road. Oct. 17 to attempted burglary and will be automobile in exchange for more serious auto sentenced Nov. 5. An alleged accomplice in the robbery, Kevin J. Tobias, 22, of 770 PrichardviUe Rd., theft and burglary charges being dropped Hammond said he and co-defendant Todd W. Smith, 19. of 11883 Scott Park Rd.. Delton, took the ATV to play a "joke" on Friday he could not accept a guilty plea for their boss. "We didn’t intend to steal it," he attempted burglary given by Lawrence V. said. Hawkins, 27, of 1660 E. State SL, Hastings. against him. Hastings, awaits circuit court arraignment in Ciaccio and two juveniles are alleged to the matter. Ostrander is accused of walking imo have broken into a Middleville home Aug. 17 Todd s Shultz Grocery, 4998 S. Wall Lake Rd., at noon on Oct. 6, confronting store and taken guns and knives belonging to the Thomas Strumberger, Sr. family. The youths drove off with 22-year-old Thomas owner Virginia Todd with a gun and firing Strumberger Jr.'s 1984 XR-7, the charges one shot before holding the gun to Todd's sure, and later abandoned it head and demanding the contents of the store’s The youths were captured by police in cash register. Todd complied with the gunman’s Allegan and face charges in that county of receiving and concealing stolen property over $100, according to the Barry prosecutor. of 613 S. Main St., Nashville, pleaded guilty Circuit Judge Richard Shuster said to Hawkins and two others allegedly unlawfully using a motor vehicle, and chimed he and Hammond look the cycle to "get back broke into the Avenue Pub on Michigan Avenue in Hastings Sept. 7 and took some at Wayne." beer cans. But Hawkins said one of his "Apparently your boss didn’t think it was as funny as you did," Judge Richard M. Shuster said when taking the pleas. accomplices told him that the trio had Smith also pleaded guilty Both defendants are to be sentenced Nov. 12. permission to enter the building. Since the crime must include intent, the court ordered the prosecutor to take the case back under advisement for a possible revision of the charges. WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT jackie McGregor, we like... VETERANS FOR McGREGOR FARMERS FOR McGREGOR "She is committed to providing funding for a strong national defense and to caring for veterans who served their country in time of need." Joe Shook, Chairman Eaton County Caroll Newton Dixie Brand Duane Tirrell Allen Caughey Jack Smith Jerry Aiken Betty Hogan Calhoun County Lane Landis Blaine Van Sickle Dennis Anderson William Densham Barry County Ron Whi^* Howard C. strand. Cot., (Retired) Chairman Howard C. Strand, Col., (Retired) Kalamazoo County Bob Harper Delbert Landis Jerry deMink Lorna Wilson Ted McKelvey Steve Kkwi ' frnijMun comm FRF, W' Initial Members Dean "B" Nordyke Bernie Ramon Arthur Phillips Grant Mueller Wally Frohn Lester B. Koch Gerald deMink Claude Buxton Lynn Fowler Rex Scott Arden Burd Jim Rice Doyle Woody Dave Ausbury Fred Chase Steve Latchaw Darlene Little John Jim Russell Edward Sears Maxwell Goodwin Rick Scott Howard Mays Mrs. Corene Ward Louis Zande Herbert Gage Chuck Mefford Justin Brown Kenneth E. Fry Al Hansen Stanley Canlield Victor Wensloff Eric Furu Frank W. Ward John Bartlett Austin Webb Walter Huss LeRoy "Si” Simon Robert Antonino Robert Gifford Charles Jarvis Dr. John Walters Robert Wilson William Lowe Alvin Therrien Robert C. Riley Tom Newman Norman H. Bruex Waller J. Redmond Terry Lee Woody Woodcock Michael Ciccoli, Sr. NATIONAL SECURITY Jackie beSeves that the people of America are safe if our country is strong. Wolpe is rated "zero" by the V.EW. and the American Security Counci on key votes for National defense. GRENADA Jackie supported the rescue of our students in Grenada. • Wolpe called the American rescue action "arrogant". Jackie supports 3rd district 4-H auctions. She purchased thus FOREIGN AID lamb from Jenny Johncock in Barry County.. • Jackie Wil oppose sending your money as foreign aid to countries that are antnAmerican. • Wolpe voted to send your money as foreign aid to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Central African Empire and to the RussianCuban backed governments of Nicaragua, Angola and Mozambique. PEOPLE LIKE JACKIE IN WASHINGTON "Ute need responsible people in Congress. Ute need Jackie McGregor". Ronald Reagan "The best thing Jackie McGregor can do for us in America is defeat Howard Wolpe. She is a patriotic American who will make the right decisions for the future." Jeane Kirkpatrick Vote Nov. 4 a lifetime of achievement AND CONCERN FOR PEOPLE • Chief Admjnistrttor of «he President’s Intergovernmental Advisory Council on Education, Aooointment by Ronald Reagan • Vi«Chain,^tnofthe Michigan Republican Party • National Advisory Council on Community Education • Bo»rd of Faction. 12 Years Educator, 21 YetO • ' ‘ce President family independent insurance agency • Marquette University Graduate, Phi Sigma Biology Award PARK FREE ■Min'* Ciaccio admitted to being the lookout for one of the juveniles who entered the Strumberger residence and subsequently Jill, Sara, Jackie, Katy Paid for by the McGregor to, Congress Comm„,ee w Creek. Mich.gan 49016 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 30,1986 - Page 3 County Board of Commissioners holds public hearing on $5,066,225 budget h u* Barry County Board of Commissioners e,d a public hearing Tuesday on a proposed of S5.066.225 for 1987 which is lower than the cunent 1986 budget. The board expects to adopt a 1987 budget •text month. "All county departments have taken reduc- Three people were injured In a two-car crash on Gun Lake Road at the Yankee Springs Road Intersection when one of the vehicles failed to stop for a stop sign, Michigan State Police report. Car runs stop sign, three injured Two Middleville residents and a Grand Rapids man were injured Thursday when the vehicles in which they were riding collided on the comer of Gun Like and Yankee Springs Rd.. Michigan State Police report. Richard L. Clum, 75, of 2160 Payne Lake Rd., Middleville, and Prisie Clum, 58, of thc same address, suffered multiple injuries in the crash and were taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where Richard was later released and Prisie was listed Wednesday in good con­ dition, hospital spokesmen said. Grand Rapids resident Richard LWheaton, 54. of 2828 Northville, also suf­ fered multiple injuries and was admitted for treatment. He has since been released. Police said Clum was eastbound on Gun Lake Road at 11:50 a.m. when he failed to stop nis car at the intersection of Yankee Spr­ ings Road and plowed into Wheaton's vehicle. No citations were issued in the accident and it is still under investigation, police say. Farmers speak out against cuts for Cooperative Extension at budget hearing Several area farmers Tuesday asked the Barry County Board of Commissioners to reconsider an approximate $10,000 cut in the proposed 1987 budget for the county cooperative extension service which might translate into thc layoff of one agricultural agent. However, commissioners seemed firm in defending the coopirative extension cut, citing the loss ol about $300,000 in federal revenue funds and noting that the budget re­ quests of all county departments had to be trimmed. Tom Gutrie, president of the Barry County Farm Bureau who said he was speaking as a county farmer and businessman, as'cd the board “to restore thc money to the extension budget so we can stay a viable county that does its part in making agriculture America’s number one industry." He told thc board that the “cooperative ex­ tension has over the years been an important mechanism in thc transfer of information and education from tljc land grant college and research station to’ our farmers. The farmers in turn have used this assistance to make our counties, state and nation the most productive m thc world." After several other farmers had spoke at Tuesday's public hearing on the proposed budget, board finance chairman Ted McKelvey, said thc cut in funds for thc cooperative extension did not necessarily mean that an agricultural agent would have to be cut from the staff. He said he had previously told Cooperative Extension Director Jan Hartough, who is also the county extension home economist, that when she filled a vacant secretarial position earlier in the year that she should notify the new secretary that the position might be tem­ porary because pcrsorjiel might have to be reduced if federal revenue sharing funds were lost. McKelvey, who described himself as a strong supporter of thc cooperative extension, suggested reassigning work in thc cooperative extension office. "If each county agent did some of their own secretarial work, we could probably keep all the county agents...That op­ tion is still open." Hartough responded that the cooperative extension office had already lost a part-time secretary and "we’re down to two'full lime secretaries...All four of us (agents) are pro- fessionals who were hired to do a specific job. We were not hired as secretarial staff." She also told commissioners that the secretarial workload is heavy to provide infor­ mation that the people demand. Thc cooperative extension needs an addi­ tional $10,000 in its budget to remain viable in thc county. Hartough said. She noted that Michigan State University pays 100 percent of her salary and 100 percent for one agricultural agent. She said the university and the county have been spliting the cost of thc other agricultural agent’s salary and that the county pays 30 percent of thc salary for the 4-H agent. Hoare commented that "all departments are being shorted (with budget cuts)." "What makes it (budget cutting) so difficult is when you have something you appreciate," said Board Chairman Carolyn Coleman. She said it’s generally true that govern­ ments "spend thc majority of our money on the minority of our citizens. It’s not a happy thing for any of us but a fact of life." In Barry County for instance, more than 57 percent of thc proposed 1987 budget is ear­ marked for judicial expenses and public safety costs. The budget cuts for cooperative extension, Coleman stressed, "are no reflection on the agents...We have hard decisions to make and more down thc road." McKelvey also commented that “I have never heard anything but the finest remarks about these two men (the cooperative exten­ sion agricultural agents). For 1987, the cooperative extension service is budgeted to receive $74,962, which in­ cludes fringe benefits which were not reflected in its 1986 budget of $74,369. McKelvey noted that the budgets of all county departments look larger than they actually arc (compared to thc current fiscal year) because fringes were included in each budget for the first time in a number of years for auditing purposes "to show the true costs of running that department." In addition to Guthrie, Frank Brown was another farmer who spoke in support of full funding for the cooperative extension. Brown pointed out that farming is "more complicated each year" and "this is no time to be reducing funds for the cooperative extension." Charlton Park seeks 14-mill for operating expenses by Sbdly Suker Charlton Park will be forced to reduce some of its many educational services if millage is not approved next week, officials said. Thc Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission is making its second appeal to the voters on Nov. 4 to approve a one quarter mill tax for five years “If it doesn’t pass, the next step would be to consider what areas of services to cut out." said Chariton Park Director Diane Szewczyk. But despite what could happen. Szewczyk is optimistic, and is already moving ahead with plans to expand on thc park's attractions. One new project is the addition of a 14 acre farm where crops will be planted and harvested using authentic early century farm equipment. Another is the relocation of an operating sawmill anc a tram depot to the nark In all. the park property covers 332 acres, including the village, beach and picnic pavilion. Szewczyk said the park also hopes to ex­ pand on school age education by conducting more outreach programs. This would involve Charlton Park staff and volunteers presenting demonstrations in thc schools such as candle dipping and gcncology. Charlton Park, located between Hastings and Nashville, includes a historic village and museum plus full recreational facilities. The village contains the fourth largest collection of antique artificals in Michigan and is made up of 30 buildings. 16 of which are hiuoric The coumy Parks and Recreation Board had • ii . acLfd the county board of commisa”^um primary. but the proposal faded m that election. At that time, voters were asked to approve .25 mills for five years for Charlton Park and other county parks. Thc parks board decided the wording had confused voters, and changed thc proposal to make clear the millage would benefit specifically Charlton Park. The parks commission made thc request for the tax funding because financial assistance for Charlton Park from the county budget as well as from state and federal governments has been reduced and officials expect further reductions in thc future. The parks board currently receives $46,000 from thc county budget, as opposed to finan­ cial assistance received in 1981 of $125,000. One-quarter mill would raise $110,000 in thc first year it is levied, which is two thirds of Charlton Park’s 1986 operating budget. If the millage is approved, the funds generated would be used to improve and maintain thc 16 Barry County historic buildings; improve thc recreation area by ex­ panding the beach, picnic and parking facilities; preserve thc collection of 110,000 artifacts, most of which have been donated by Barry County families. Thc income would also be used io expand thc education programs and develop thc historic village io include the historic living farm, operating sawmill, depot and narrow guagc train. Szewczyk noted thc cost to thc average tax­ payer would be less than 1.5 cents per day for a five year period, beginning in thc year 1988. If the millage request is approved. Barry County residents, not just taxpayers, will be admitted to thc park free of charge, except during special events. Sue Drummond, who raises angora goats, said she wanted to speak for extension on behalf of herself and the other “people who are new in agriculture." "The cooperative extension provides a great service to us," she said as she asked commissioners to "seriously consider not cut­ ting extension." Feather Thompson told commissioners that extension has been helpful to farmers in many ways and that it is "stressful and difficult" to keep up with the changes in farming. Hartough noted that supporters of cooperative extension programs could fill the commissioners room, but just a few spokespersons were on hand for the hearing. *°ps." Commissioner Ted McKelvey, ntance chairman, said after the meeting. Some of the cuts were made in the COoPerative extension budget (see separate ao,y). road commission and soil conservation *™»ce, McKelvey said. The 1987 budget also doeS not include any funds for budget stabilization as compared to the 1986 budget *hich earmarked $99,000 for that purpose. "In areas like mental health and courts, we can’t cut." Some of the cuts are reductions in travel and dues for county personnel to join various organizations. McKelvey added. Despite the loss of about $300,000 in federal revenue sharing funds, some other sources of revenues, such as property taxes a°d penalties and single business taxes, have ‘^creased but so have wages and inflation, he said. In addition, the county has used $250,000 of its savings from the “umbrella tax fund” to help balance the budget. The savings amount »o the interest the county has earned on in­ vestments from interest paid on deliquent ta*es after the county has paid on the bonds *hkh fund the revolving delinquent tax ac­ count. Board Chairman Carolyn Coleman told the hoard and citizens at the meeting that "we’re using savings to balance this year’s budget and we're not going to be able to do it next year (for the 1988 budget). Speaking about the cuts in the 1987 budget. McKelvey said "we’re not very happy with this budget...after the first of the ye^r. we might have to make additional cuts, but this is the budget we’re recommending." County Coordinator Judy Peterson explain­ ed that the proposed 1987 budget is based on anticipated revenues and expenditures but docs not reflect some factors that currently re­ main unknown such as emergencies, the con­ tract with the Fraternal Order of Police which is still being negotiated, and salary increases for department heads which have been recom­ mended by the county compensation commission. She also noted that the county will have a low carryover of only $107,652. She said the carryover should be three or four hundred thousand dollars. Thc proposed 1987 revenues total $5,243,998 A breakdown of the proposed 1987 budget expenditures include: — $70.108 for the board of commissioners which represents 1.38 percent of thc total budget. — $1,024,828 for general government (20.25 percent of the budget) which includes the costs for thc coordinator, elections, clerk, equalization, register of deeds, treasurer, courthouse and grounds, health building, drain commissioner, legal fees, miscellaneous (supplies, etc.), insurance and bonds, and tax tribunal refunds. — 51.528,922 for judicial expenses (30.18 percent of the total budget) for circuit court, district court, friend of thc court, jury board, probate court, adult probation, prosecuting at­ torney. law library, juvenile court (child care) and juvenile justice. — $1,389,185 for public safety (27.41 per­ cent of the budget) for the sheriff department, marine safety, secondary road patrol, jail, civil defense and thc animal shelter. — $270,630 for public works (5.34 percent of the budget) for DPW. building authority, capitol improvement and road commission. — $513,634 for health and welfare (10.14 percent of thc budget) for the health depart­ ment. contagious diseases, medical examiner, state institutions, veterans burial, soldier and sailors relief, veterans counselor, ambulance. Commission on Aging, mental health, substance abuse, social welfare, medical care facility, substance abuse coordinating, social services hospital and child care welfare. — $216,868 for economic development (4.27 percent of the budget) for the city­ county Joint Economic Development Cor­ poration. cooperative extension, parks, plann­ ing and city-county airport. — 52,050 for recreation and cultural and $50,000 for the contingency fund (1.03 per­ cent of the budget) which includes the fair board and library board. Prior to the budget hearing thc county held an ammended truth in taxation hearing to pro­ pose levying the maximum allowable county millage rate of 5.87 mills. There was no public comment. The truth in taxation hearing was held because thc county will be receiving addi­ tional revenues of about $60,477 from the state s new four percent liquor tax and tax on certain hotel facilities. Half of that additional revenue must be spent on substance abuse programs. McKelvey said, and the other 50 percent can be earmarked to the county’s general fund. The board could rollback thc county millage to 5.6219 mills to compensate for thc addi­ tional revenue, if it desired. Thc board is ex­ pected to approve thc maximum millage rate at its next regular meeting which has been changed to Wednesday. Nov. 12 because Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. Car crashes into bridge A 16-year-old Woodland girl was injured early Sunday morning after the vehicle in which she was riding crashed into a bridge on M-66 Patricia Lumbert of 1864 Coville Rd. was hospitalized with multiple contusions and a head injury following the 1:05 a.m. crash. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Lumbert was riding in a vehicle driven by Cindy Sue Hayes. 18. of 11774 Nash Hwy., Like Odessa. Hayes apparently lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the bridge, deputies said Lumbert was transported to Pennock Hospital in Hastings where she was listed in good condition Wednesday. PUBLIC OPINION What influences you to vote for a candidate? (to the Editor) He caddied tor “Over-the-HHI gang" To the editor: I have been taking the Banner for over 30 years and I always get a little choked up when I read about the "Over The Hill Gang" It is always refreshing to see Brandy. Howard Tredinnick, Gordy Crothers, Don Fisher. Etal still hanging in there after all of these years. It doesn’t seem possible, but it gives me a great feeling that I once caddied for these fine gentlemen almost 50 years ago. I sincere­ ly hope they will be around many more. My sincere best wishes Keith "Hoot" Ayres Reader commends article on Nicaragua To the editor: I wish to commend you for publishing the article Load Minister tells all about visit to Nicaragua (Oct. 2, 1986). The news media has been very reluctant to tell the entire facts about the situation in Cen­ tral America. Rev. Brooks is reiterating what others working in the missionary fields have been telling us. Thank you. Mabel Boyion Jean Jongbloed Janet Rushford Suzy Corkwell Sandra VanElst Charles F. Randall Election official urges your vote To the editor: I would like to address this letter to the voters of Barry County. To be precise I'd like to ask them all to vote in thc upcoming elec­ tion. It seems to me if we don’t all vote, we waste a lot of money. Did you ever wonder who pays all those election workers in every precinct? You do. It seems to me you’d ought to make them earn their pay by voting, otherwise they’ll just sit around and get bored. w canvassing board. Then there’_ s the _____ county You’re paying them too, and they’ll get bored if they don’t have a lot of votes to count. So please vote and vote the ticket from top to bot­ tom. Prevent all this boredom. Carl Mcllvain Chairperson. Barry County Canvassing Board County spending is out of control, writer says To the editor: I picked up several copies of the general fund budget of Barry County to see how the hioney is spent. The 1984 budget actual shows $4,368,186 the 1986 budget shows $5,086,678.14 an increase in access of $700,000. I got these copies Oct. 14, at the Barry Board of Commissioners meeting showing that from the 1984 actual budget to 1985 actual was an increase in access of $418,000 ($4,368,186 to $4,787,009) Where is it going to stop? On page 4 of the Hastings Banner Jan. 9. the Hastings Board of Commissioners printed the recommended 1986 budget since the 1985 budget is not printed how can we compare the county officials "modest” pay increases (Hastings Banner Oct. 16)? Now we are asked to increase our taxes to rework the courthouse and Charlton Park. What has become of revenue sharing? Why did it not go for capital improvement? What went wrong, as I see it, is that spen­ ding get out of control. Wc elected seven commissioners to run Barry County at a 1987 proposed cost of $70,108 an increase of $19,025 from 1984. They also appointed a coordinator for 3 $42,660 (1987 proposed) an increase of. $17,660 from 1986. Repair work should have been started years ago with revenue sharing funds or else money laid aside to do it. Last summer I asked one commissioner to let me name four commissinners to run his business 2 years and he fur­ nish thc money. I have as of now to receive any answer. I* tell’s me a lot. Ace Randall Hara's tba QuasDon.- Question: The general election is less than a week away. Have you made up your mind about who you will vole for yet? Are you Influenced by candidates who speak to the issues or who try to out-argue each other with negative attacks? What we need today in Barry County is people that can see to the future much farther than the end of their nose’s. To educate one to work on someone clse's investment is one thing. Another is. to educate one to work and accomplish something for themselves. Down this road, what is done? 1 am afraid nothing. If they can not be the business they should resign. Somewhere along the line spending has got to stop. Someone should start streamlineing Barry County goverment. Get­ ting more for our dollar should be the order of Sincerely. Ward O. Weiler Sr. Jean Jongbloed, Hastings: Yes. I’ve made up my mind...h’s thc issues I care about, not political rhetoric. I want to know what they have been doing thc last four years. I don’t care about how much dirt they throw. I want io know what they’ve actually done. Jean describes herself as an independent voter who reads and studies thc issues and candidates. Janet Rushford. Nashville: Yes. for thc most part (I’ve decided who I will vote for). I am favorably influenced by thc issues that 1 would agree with I’m negatively influenced by negative comments (made by candidates). (lx Banner Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (DSPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner. Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 44 - Thursday, October 30,1986 Subscription Rates: S11.00 per year in Barry County. $13.00 per year tn adjoining counties, and S14.50 per year elsewhere Suzy Corkwell. Nashville: Yes. I’ve pretty much made up my mind. I’m not influenced by campaign programs by anybody. I like to sort out thc real facts and issues. Ace Randall. Hastings — Blanchard is who I’m going to vote for. For all he’s done for the state, job-wise and so forth. I’d rather candidates address the issues. Sandra Van Ekt. Middkrilk - Yes. I've made up my mind. Yes. I vote for thc can­ didates who speak to thc issues. I think too much time is wasted on trying to out-argue each other. I don't think politics should be a stage for criticism of a person’s character or values. Charles F. Randall, Hastings — No. 1 haven’t completely made my mind up yet. 1 support thc candidates who speak on thc issues. I vote for thc man — what he's done — not the party. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written In good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page* - The Hastings Banner- Thursday, October 30,1986 Dennis J. Yarger Earl V. Vandlen, Jr. Hazel B. Morgenthaler OSYKA, MISSISSIPPI Earl V Vandlen. Jr.. 57. of Osyka, Mississippi, formerly of Hastings died Thursday. Oct. 23, 1986 at Beachman Hospital, Magnolia, Miss. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Hastings Twp. Cemetery with Rev. David Garrett Officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Mr. Vandlen was bom in Hastings and at­ tended Hastings Schools. He was engaged in farming most of his working life, moving to Mississippi in 1971 from Kalamazoo. Surviving are his wife, Virginia; one son, James Vandlen of Lansing; one daughter, Karllecn Wilson of Tennessee; two stepsons, Ricky and Thomas Bryant, both of Miss.; two step daughters, Pam Burkhead of Battle Creek and Judy Nelson of Texas; a brother Charles Vandlen of Wisconsin; three sisters, Louise Vobinger of Miss., Jane Wait of Hastings, and Linda Bowhall of Howell; and three grandchildren. NASHVILLE - Mrs. Hazel B. Morgen­ thaler. 83, of 8210 Bivins Rd.. Nashville died Thursday. Oct. 23. 1986 at her residence. Mrs. Morgenthaler was bom on Oct. 11. 1903 at Castleton Twp.. Barry County, the daughter of Porter and Myra (Messmer) Kinne. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended school there. She then went on to Barry County Normal where she received her teachers certificate. She married Ray Morgenthaler on June 5, 1929. She taught school for six years in Barry County rural schools, and had lived at tier present address all her married life. She was a member of Nashville United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Ray; a son, Calvin Morgenthaler of Nashville; one brother, Harley Kinne of Grand Ledge; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Huwe of Nashville and Mrs. Mary Storm of Dowling. She was preceded in death by a brother, Hany Kinne. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 25, 1 p.m. at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville with Rev. Leonard Put­ nam officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Barry County Commission on Aging. Ronald C. McCarty BELLEVUE Ronald C. McCarty, 84, of 301 East Street, died Monday, Oct. 13. in Hastings Provincial House. He was bom in McArthur. Ohio, and mov­ ed to Battle Creek at the age of 14. He resided in Hastings for nearly 40 years before moving to Bellevue in 1981. He was employed by Kellogg Co. for 20 years, and then was engaged in farming and was a self-employed carpenter. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Bertha Russell in 1981, and by a daughter, Francis Rosemary Swett, in 1975. Surviving are daughters, Patricia Moody of Dowling, Barbara Cole and Waunita Cole, both of Battle Creek, and Elva Pufpaff of Bellevue; a sister, Mary Baum of California; 20 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Services were held October 15 by Spencer Funeral Home in Athens. Henrietta Bauer HASTINGS - Henrietta Bauer. 72, of 203 W. Thom St., Hastings died Monday, Oct. 26, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. She was bom August 21, 1914 in Hastings, the daughter of William G. and Gertrude (McPharlin) Bauer. In respect of her wishes, there will be no funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to Leader Dogs for the Blind, Inc., 1039 S. Rochester Rd., Rochester, MI 48063. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. FIRST PXXS1YT1RIAN CHURCH. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WBCTI AM and PM Chvrrh School Cteaac* (or all age* .0-30 Codec Hour in the Church tXnu>( Room SOO Junior High Youth Fellowship meet it Church 5 K Senior High Yeulh FdlowUup meet at the church. 7:00 Dobaon Sene* in teuton Sharpe Memorial Hall Wednes­ day. Nov S »30 Circle I. al the home ol Margaret Bottcher I 00 Circle 4. al lhc home ol Pearl Stutx I JO Circle 3. at the home ol Greta Prtliina 7:30 Crete S, in the lounge. 7 30 Circle 4. al the home ol Dorothy Wolfe 7:30 Chancel Choir prac­ tice. 7:30 The Boy Seoul* meet Thursday, Nov 6 - 1.15 Circle 2. In the lounge. Fri­ day. Noe. 7 ■ »30 World Community Day. Word ol FaMh Fellowship Fodunh Lake Fellowship. 10:30 a i WBCH. 1140 am. HASTINGS ASSKMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Want Stale Rond. Pastor JA. Campbell. Phone 945-2US. Sunday School »45 aaa.; Worship 11 LB.: Berning Service 7 pjr Wednesday Pralae Gathering 7 pun. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marthall Rev Steven Palm. Pailor Sunday Morning Sunday School ■ 10-00. Morning Worship Service • 11:00. Evening Service • 7JO. Prayer Meeting Wedoesday Night - 7 JO Paslor Parish Relations Committee. Wednesday. Oct. i • 2:30 p.m. Cub Den. 6 30 p.m Churchwide poiluck sponsored Buddy HoughlaUn Thursday. Oct. 2 ■ 7M EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCll Nashville Area TllMlTT OOW1L CHUICH. 11, ST GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Hanover, Heating*. Leonard Devi*. Paator Ph 946-2256 at 945-9429 Sunday. Sunday School 9 45 urn.. Worship 11 aon.. Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nursery all rervicei Wednesday: CYC 643 pjx.. prayer and Bible study 7 p m. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev. Mary Hom officiating Country Chapel Church School 9 00 a m . worship 10 15 am Benfield Church The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS KXAU. PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service N4ST1NCS SAVWKS 4 LOAN ASSOCIATION Hasting* and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY st Hastings, las. Insurance foe your life. Home. Bus Ines* and Cor WITO FUNEItAL HOMES FLEXFAI INCORPORATED ol Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS OrangevllleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE M21 Marsh Rd. two nules south of Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman. Paator Ln Harris Sunday School Supt Sunday School. »45 am.; Church Semen 11 a m.; 6 p.m Wedne* day 7 p m Family B.ble Institute for 2 year olds through adults Nursery staffed at aU services Bua ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-5187 for free transportation in Gun Lake area. "Ministering God s Word to Today s World.” ST CYRIL A METHODIUS Gun Lake. Father Waller Spillane, Pastor Phone 792 2669 Saturday Masa 5:00 p m : Sun­ day 9 00 am Mambar F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broodwoy - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY *Preecrrpt>on*~ • I IS S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Heating*. Michigan RAI I—WIN on 11 PRODUCTS, INC. 770Cook Rd. — Hasting*. AAichigon X________________________________ .____________________ —d Middleville Area ST AUGUSTINE Middleville latK-r Walther Spallanr Pasloi Phone 792 2M9 Sunday Maa* 1100 a m Delton Area CEDAR CRIXX BIBLE Campground Rd.. I Bi 1. Faster Brent Branham Phone 62>276S Sunday School at 10 am ; Woe •hip II Iveniag Service at 7 pa; Youth mnt Sunday 4 past Wednesday Frayn B.hie 7 pm HASTINGS - Mr. Dennis J. Yarger. 67. of 706'^ S. Market St.. Hastings, formerly of Nashville died Thursday. Oct. 23. 1986. at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Monday. Oct. 27 at Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. Rod Todd and Chris Yarger officiated with burial at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Battle Creek Old Timers Baseball Association. Mr. Yarger was born on May 28. 1919 in Coats Grove. Barry Co.. Ml the son of Den­ nis and Dorothy (Brown) Yarger. He was raised in thc Nashville area and attended Nashville schools, graduating in 1937. He went on to receive his degree in physical education from Western Michigan University. He played minor league baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers for three years. He was married to Winifred Brumm on April 20. 1937. Mr. Yarger was a veteran of WWH serving in the U.S. Navy. He had been employed at the Oliver Corp.. Eaton Manufacturing Co. and retired in 1984 from Clark Equipment Co. in Battle Creek. He was a member of Bat­ tle Creek Elks Lodge and Battle Creek Old Timers Baseball League. Mr. Yarger is survived by his wife, Winifred; three sons. Douglas Yarger of Nashville. David Yarger of Hastings, and Gary Yarger of Roswell, Georgia; 10 grand­ children; 12 great-grandchildren; and his mother. Dorothy Yarger of Hastings. John D. Scobey HASTINGS • Mr John D. Scobcv S’ of ?9O5 S Charlton Park Rd . Haump d,ed Saturday. Oct. 25. 1986 al h» residence Funeral senices were held 1:30 p.m. Tuev day. Oct. 28. al Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Glenn R. Wegner of­ ficiating. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery Memorial contribulions may be made lo Welcome Corners Church. Mr. Scobey was born on May 4. 1904 in Judd. North Dakota, thc son of Arthur and Jessie (Craft) Scobey. He was raised in North Dakota and came to the Hastings area in 1920 He married Leona Powell in 1933. She died in 1965. He then married Allie (McKibben) White on June I. 1971. Mr. Scobey has been employed at the Barry County Road Commission for 20 years and retired from a moving and storage company in Hastings after six years. He was also engaged in fanning in Carlton Twp. for over 20 years. Mr. Scobey is survived by his wife. Allietwo sons. Phillip Scobey of Middleville, and Douglas Scobey of Traverse City; one daughter. Mrs. Pete (Phyllis) Anderson of Hastings; 10 grandchildren; two great­ grandchildren; one step-daughter. Mrs. Nila Goddc of Augusta; two step-grandchildren; three brothers. Harp, Scobey and Spencer Scobey, both of Hastings, and Clinton Scobey of Grand Rapids; and five sisters. Leia Sherbcnski. Jessie Williams, and Helen Kozar, all of Hastings. Florence Garlinger of Nashville and June Kitlenger of Mississippi. He was preceded in death by one brother Harlan Scobey and one sister. Ruth Scobey. Legal Notice COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 9. 19S6 Common Council mol In Spa dal Saw ion, In tha City Council Chombars. Ho»tlng». Michigan, on Thursday, Octobar 9. 1986, at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Cook presiding. Prosont at roll call ware: Campboll. Cusack. Jaiporto, Millar, Spackman and Walton. Moved by Millar, aupporlad by Spockmon that iho excuse of Rick Hemerling and Mary Lou Gray be approved. Yeos: All. Absent: Two. Carried. AAoved by Campbell, support­ ed by Spockmon that the notice of the Special Meeting bo receiv­ ed and placed on filo. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. AAoved by Jasperse, supported by Walton that the letter from the Hastings High School to have their homecoming parade down­ town Friday. October 10. 1966 bo approved under the direction of the Police Department. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Stale Tax Tribunal Judgment for Hastings Manufacturing Com­ pany for $82,655.60 from 1982­ 1986 discussed. Attorney James Fisher passed a memorandum out to Council and suggested they go Into Closed Session to discuss the strategy on the fudgmont. Moved by Miller, supported by Spockmon that the Council go In­ to Closed Session to discuss the strategy on the Hastings Manu­ facturing judgment by the State Tax Tribunal. Yeos: Campbell. Cusack, Jasperse, Miller. Spockmon, Walton. Absent: Gray, Hemer 11 ng. Car­ ried. Moved by Spockmon. support­ ed by Walton that the State Tax Tribunal Judgment 661691 in the amount of $82,855 60 from 1982 1966 be approved, and refunded. $14,129.64 from the current tax and $68,725.96 to be transferred from unappropriated surplus from 1982-85, ond budget adjust­ ment made to General Fund accounts. Yeas: Walton. Spockmon, Miller, Jasperse, Cusc;k. Campbell. Absent: Gray. Hemerllng. Car­ ried. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by Spockmon that the refund ol collection fees plus interest on the winter tax rolls os billed by the County Treasurer lor Has­ tings Manufacturing Company Co. Tax Tribunal Judgment for 1962-1965 be allowed ond paid to Hastings Manufacturing in the amount of $1.119.06 from unap­ propriated surplus and the loss of collection lees on the 1986 Winter Tax Roll bo acknowledg­ ed. Budget adjustment to Gen­ eral Fund Accounts to bo mode. Yeas: Campbell. Cusack. Josperse. Miller. Spackman, Walton. Absent: Gray, Hemerllng. Car­ ried. Moved by Campbell, support­ ed by Cusack to adjourn. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. Rood ond approved: WILLIAM R. COOK. Mayor SHARON VICKERY. City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 14. 1986 Common Council met in Reg­ ular Session, in the City Council Chambers. Hostings. Michigan, on Tuesday. October 14.1966. at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook presiding. Present at roll call were: Campbell. Cusack. Gray. Hemerling. Jasperse, Miller. Spockmon. Walton. AAoved by Miller, supported by Spockmon lhat the minutes of the September 29. meeting be op. proved os rood and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Invoices read: Haviland Products Co. $1,982.50 -$1,405.00 577.50 Barry County Lumber Company . 4.972.50 Etna Supply 5.700.00 Game Time (Pk. Grt.) 14.563 00 Jasperse Eng. & Transmission EBch« 1.502.23 Lyons Excavating i .428.00 AAorbleheod Lime ) .720.36 Municipal Code Corp 1'27778 Purdum Const. 2.200 70 Reith Riley Const Co.. Inc......................... 2,303.40 Seovey Corp. (Pk. Grt.)30,316.00 Wrothinglon Pump. Div.3,410.84 Yerington Const. $2,773.05 41,629.60................4.402.65 Zimmerman Point Cant.7,480.02 AAoved by Cusack, supported by Spackman that the above in­ voices be approved as read. Yeos: Wolton, Spockmon, Miller, Jasperse. Hemerllng. Gray, Cusack, Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. AAoved by Jasperse, supported by Spockmon that the resolution proclaiming October 19-25. 1986 os Water Control Awareness Week be approved os read. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. AAoved by Spockmon. support­ ed by Wolton that the resolution to odd the cost of demolition of property at 112 E. High and 104 W. High to the 1986 Winter Tax roll for Pared #03-51-001-073-00; N 79 ft. ol Lot 134 and Parcel #08-51 -001-C74-00; Lot 136 of Original Pict; in the amount of $2,500 eoch Yeos: Cam|$ell. Cusack. Gray. Hemerllng- 'niperse. Miller, Spackma*. Wolton. Absent. None. Carried. AAoved by Spockmon. support­ ed by Gray that bill from Zane Mead in the amount of $5,000 be approved for the demolition of I12E. High. $2,500 and 104 W. High $2,500. Yeos: Walton, Spockmon, Miller, Jasperse, Hemerllng, Gray. Cusack Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. AAoved by Spackman. support­ ed by Gray that $1,774.58 be ap­ proved to pay Interest on Has­ tings Manufacturing Judgment •61691 not included in amount approved October 9, and to be paid from unapp. surplus. Yeas: Campbell, Cusack. Gray, Hemerllng. Jasperse. Miller. Spackman. Walton. Absent: None. Carried. AAoved by Jasperse, supported by Spackman that the Michigan Tax Tribunal Judgment #96343 for Hastings Saving & Loan in the amount ol $470.63 be approved for 1985 A 1986 on property •03-51-201-134-00 and •08-51-201-I42-00. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. AAoved by Spockmon. support­ ed by Gray that the refund to Hastings Savings for $470.83 os granted by the State Tax Tribunal for 1985 t 1986 be paid and a budget adjustment m »he amount of $235.70 be mode to the Gen­ eral Administration. Yeos: Walton. Spademan. Miller. Jasperse. Hemerllng, Gray, Cusack. Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Librarian Barbara Schondelmayer thanked the City for letling them send quetfionaires out with the summer taxes and that they would have the results soon. Also she commented on Proposal A on the November ballot and how it would help libraries. AAoved by Wolton. supported by Spockmon that the City apply for Grant Funds through the Michigan Equity Grant which the City would administer for pro­ jects handled through the Barry County Tourist Council. The City would not hove to cofn- UP wi,h any money, just administer it for •h« projects. The Mayor and City Clerk ore outhoraed to sign the Grant opplico,,^. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Moved by Miller, supported by Hemerllng. that the proposed City County Airport budget in the amount of $34 147.OO be approv­ ed. The Clty'i portion will be 111.000. 7 Yeos: All. Absent: None Carried. Gly Attorney Show stated that the house 01 120 S. Broodway Purchcs.dbytb.Gty will be va­ cant October 21 Mr Klovonich *° Bet bids on the removal of sold building. AAoved by jupported by Campbell that AAr Kkr.an,ch be authorize rtpore an esti­ mate in mokma 0 dump station 'he Sewog.9Tr»atment Plant •or RV » Q, ment has closed the one at the Community Building for repairs. Mr. Miller slated that he might be able lo get some of the service clubs help with the cost. Mr. Klovonlch is to report back to Mr. Miller. Yes: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperso. supported by Walton that lhe minutes of the Special Planning Commission meeting on September 19, be re­ ceived and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Croy that the October 6. minutes ol the Planning Commis­ sion be received and placed on file. Yes: All. Absent: None. Carried. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by Gray to transfer to the JEDC $12,500. $6,500 as budgeted ond $6,000 from unappropriated sur­ plus and a budget adjustment be made to the General Administra­ tion. Yeos: Campbell. Cuosck, Gray. Hemerllng. Jasperse. Miller. Spockmon and Walton. Absent: None. Carried. AAoved by Campbell, support­ ed by Hemerllng that the quart­ erly fire report for July, August and September 1986 be received ond placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: Nene. Carried. Moved by Campbell, support­ ed by Hemerllng that the letter and petition for street lights on W. State St. in the 500 block be referred to the Street Lighting Committee ond Dione Flohr of the Hastings House bo notified on what's happening. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. AAoved by Campbell, support­ ed by Cusack that the letter from Neil AAannlng of 535 E. Charles St. for a street light at the end of the block be referred to the Street Lighting Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Hemerllng that lhe Police Report for September be receiv­ ed and placed on filo. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Mayor Cook slated that the selection committee for a new chief of police have met and set guideline* ond that 54 applicant* were received ond another meet­ ing has boon set. AAoved by Cusack, supported by Gray that the Union Local 2431 of the International Association of Firefighters and tho City of Hastings be approved for two year* a* recommended by the State Mediilor ond the Mayor nulhorixed to sign. Yeas: Walton. Spackman. Miller. Jasperse. Homoillng, Gray. Cusack. Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. AAoved by Campbell, support­ ed by Jasperse that Ruth Miller be reappointed to Iho EDC board a* recommended by the Mayor. Yeas: All. Abstained: Miller. Absent: None. Carried. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by Wolton that tho City authorize the payment to Penn Central (Michigan Central Railrood) as negotiated from Airport Rd. lo the East City L'mits with the stipulation of Title Insurance ond a Warranty Deed removed from the contract ond the City accept the property without Title Insur­ ance ond accept a "Quit Claim Deed”. Yeas: Cusack, Gray, Hemerllng. Jasperse. Miller, Spackman. Walton. Nays: Compboll. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, support­ ed by Cusack to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Rood ond approved: WILLIAM R. COOK. Mayor SHARON VICKERY. City Clerk (10-30) Woodland News A Halloween parts will be held at Kilpatrick Church for children and young people on Friday evening. There will be games and refreshments. Woodland Lions will hold their annual Halloween party in Herald Classic Memorial Park on Friday. Thc evening will begin with the lighting of the bonfire around 5 p.m. Star­ ting cbout 6 p.m.. hot dogs cider and doughnuts w ill be provided for all who come during the entire evening. Costumes will be judged for cash prizes around 7 p.m. Zion Lutheran Fellowship Committee is planning a Halloween costume party on Satur­ day. Nov. 1. There will be costume judging, games, refreshments and a lot of fun. Thc par­ ty is for both young and old. Carl Grashius, Clyde Shoemaker, Art Meade, Mike Wrubcl and Bob Crockford covered the village of Woodland last Tuesday evening representing thc Woodland Lions Club and soliciting for thc Woodland Com­ munity Chest. Nancy Stowell, 1986 campaign chairman, said they did a fantastic job. Cliff Mattson contacted all of the Woodland businesses for the crusade. Mrs. Stowell reports that the goal of $2,000 for thc township-wide campaign has nearly been reached and that she appreciates every dona­ tion and the work of every person who solicited. Most of the money stays in thc Woodland area except for a percentage that goes to thc state United Crusade to be distributed to major charities such as Red Cross. Woodland United Methodist Church is planning a bazaar to be held on Saturday. Nov. 8. Hildred and Lawrence Chase were guests al the home of Kurt and Dena Chase on Bar­ num Rd. Sunday afternoon at a dinner lo celebrate thc third birthday of their great­ grandson, Jesse Chase. Also present at thc birthday dinner party were Lyle and Neva Neal who are great-grandparents of Jesse, too; grandparents Gordon and Jean Chase and Dallas Stadel; Mrs. Kyle Chase and Robin by Catherine Lucas from Clarksville: and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lynch and their daughter from Okemos. Clyde Shoemaker, Roger Chase, Jerry Yonkers and Dan Childs went to Camp Living Walers near Luther Friday evening to work on the cabin which Kilpatrick Church has •‘adopted”. They were able to repair some plumbing and do some painting before they returned on Saturday evening. Zion Lutheran Church held its third an­ nual bazaar on Saturday. Lunch was served from 11 a.m. through the afternoon. Many in­ teresting things nude of wood by Gene Reuther and John Hynes were on sale, and some very beautiful magazine racks sold especially well. Orders were taken for many more to be made soon. The other items in­ cluded holders, dolls and other toys. Baked goods, knitted and crocheted items, and pillows sold well during the day. Woodland United Methodist Church held its annual UNICEF party Sunday evening. Around 50 kids solicited throughout thc village for UNICEF, and when they returned to thc church, they were given a hayride along with assorted parents out to the Bump farm on Vcltc Rd. A hot dog and marshmallow roast was held on the farm, and the Bumps had ar­ ranged a spook house in their bam. After thc hayridc. the night turned foggy, and lhat made the spook house even spookier. Other games were provided for the children and various adults who accompanied them. Everyone had a great evening. Rick and Mary Jo Bump went to Freeport, Ill. last week because of thc death of her mother. Virginia Cramer, previously of Hastings. Jack Tillman of Holt sang al Kilpatrick Church on Sunday. Mr. Tillman comes to Kilpatrick at least once a year. His special music is enjoyed by everyone. Ten members of the Kathryn Circle of Zion Lutheran Church met at Provincial House for their October meeting. This was so Ethlyn Burkle could attend lhe meeting. They had cake and ice cream to celebrate Ethlyn’s birthday. 20th Celebration! Penn-Nook Gift Shop — Annual — Christmas Presentation Wed., Nov. 5 — 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 6 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On the Main Floor of Pennock Hospital Distinctive Gifts Suitable for All Occasions • Infants Wear • Toys & Games Ornaments • Stuffed Toys • Lovely Lingerie Gifts personalized while you shop! Funds dedicated to Pennock Hospital Intensive Care Unit low, Throw, or Push We make snow removal easy A John Deere tractor and snow removal attachment handles the worst snow conditions. Move snow from large areas with a snow blower and tractor combination. We have heavy^1 duty two-stage models for all tractors. Snow throwers are / available for lawn tractors A and lawn and garden tractors with cutting widths from 38 to 46 inches. Front blades are also f available for all tractors. USED LAWN and GARDEN TRACTORS 1980 John Deere 317 WITH MOWER 1982 John Deere 210 WITH MOWER 1983 John Deere 210 WITH MOWER John Deere 140 with mower THORNAPPLE VALLEY ^th Deport­ illll 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hostings » 616-94S-95?fi �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 30,1986- Page 5 From Time to Time Legal Notices by...Esther Walton V^ RY township "OARD MINUTES October 7. 1986 feting colled to order ol 7 30 tewi’ F°Ur boord mentbers preone obsent. •nied request from Borry Tourist Council lor $10.00 1963-67— The In-Between Years at Charlton Park has 23 subscr.bors *oied -o contribute $200.00 to lions Club towards lhe sign ” •"’rance of the park. o>*cussed the request from R. •arn COnside' Pe»»'b.lity of . ponce oepartmom 7* Frairiovill* ond Hope Town- r *°PPort*d <orBorry Township doom I • *o form a joint deportment. th. fp.,ov®d ,h« Paying of bills in .Owin9 amounts: General S11.896.68; Police Fund SI.385 68 and $2 137.04 for Hickory Fire. Mooting adjourned al 8:45 p.m. LOIS BROMLEY Clerk Attested to by: WILLIAM B WOOER Supervisor 110-30) | i Christmas! » K best when you shop early. 1 M£7e“'e'ry M 4 HODGES ,7 borrow $5,000 to $100,000 THOMAS APARTMENTS BARRY COVJmr ASSET—The _ ------ 1 eollecUona accumulated over tho hy Irving D. Charlton, who bequeathed his entire estate to the Mople of Barry County on hl* death In Jone of 1963. “might well become one of the Stale'a top lourM attractions if It is property tion, but expected to reopen in December. Reserve your unit now. Call Diana Bender for Mortgage of land Contract at an application/appointment today at ... FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MICHIGAN (616) 948-2572 1 800-654-2265 An equal homing tender irtktti colkctH bj> Mr. Charlton, and County Probate Court with Judye John W. Canlln of WaahtCMW County presiding. There Is “no contest" for partial dlalrtbaUon Pennock Health and Fitness Center Sarah Fisher LIFE WELLNESS Jfy Program Coordiaator Ph 945-4344 typical MkchKan land and the MOM Mr. • rrrommendrd that a County H tutorleal ( oramkalon be appointed lo work with the Road Commiwion which charred with lhe development ol the park. Director Weeks has suggested too that a full-time director for the park be hired and that Harry County midhX cunalder the development a group of building* to Chariton Park is on rhe ballot Nov. 4th. The writer of this column generally writes about historic happenings, gleaning material from past articles in the Banner. This time, in addition to the researched material, some personal recollections are included. Irving Charlton died in 1963. His museum building was completed on the outside. Inside held the collection of Irving Charlton and the donated items given over a 30 or more years time span. By the time the museum building was "finished” in the 1950s. it was already too small for the enormous collection. To have .ailed the museum building finished was a misnomer. There was no electricity, no heat and only thc second and third floor had built in shelving, or display cases. If some one entered the museum expecting orderly interpretive displays, they would have been disappointed. Charlton had kept all lhe interpretive material in his head. Artifacts were in boxes. Boxes were stacked on boxes, trunks and tables. There was no place to walk. Aisles of about six to 12 inches wound bet­ ween stacks of artifacts. Glassware was stack­ ed on display cases and a old. dirty, handlettered sign cautioned "DO NOT TOUCH” The museum had been closed upon Charlton's death and two years later, dust and cobwebs covered everything. White paper tags were attached to most of thc items. Pen­ ciled on thc lags were: “donated by (a name) in memory of (another name). In this manner. Charlton was able to recall who gave what and could give thc oral history of the hem. No item was identified as to what is or was its significance to Barry County. Originally, it appeared someone or so­ meone* had had some order in the museum. On thc basement level of thc museum were several alcoves. In one comer sat all the blacksmith items. Wooden tools hung on the wall in the next alcove. Com planters, wooden shovels, files, grain bins and a variety of carpenter tools were grouped together. The fireplace had a grouping of cast iron pots, skillets and implements. In the center of the room was several large safes, a World War II gun turret, sewing machines, and boxes and boxes of unloaded antiques. A brass cash register sat on a display case and overhead hung a set of sleigh bells. There was material enough for a complete cooper shop, a early pioneer kitchen, and a complete set of artifacts to able to demonstrate the making of cloth from thc sheep shears to the looms. Up against the wall hung a rather large moose head The room was so crowded, one had to twist and turn to move around to thc stairway * here tucked into the comer was several shelves of steam whistles. Thc second floor was filled with old glass store display counters. On the top was peach blow flow blue, cut glass and Iocs and lots of pressed glassed dishes Thc mam room held pottery clocks of all variety. Ind:an artifacts, guns, bullets, swords, and several large weav­ ing looms which were so loaded with other materials and were in themselves so h«vy the floor was sagging under their weight. It appeared that at first the items were carefully phLed on display but as inorc and more Hems entered the museum, boxes and things were laid on top of everything. Thc third floor was thc neatest of all. Fur­ niture was lined up along the sxie with match- at Coopentovn. N.Y., er Stenefleld. Wls. Th la concept be duplicating Greenfield V01a<e. which is made up of from all over America. Thursday Mr*. John Walton ( hrlstopher Gould presented facta and information future planning for the Park at the meeting of th* Nupervlsarrs held at the Courthouse.—Banner pho toe. cd pieces togclhcr and framed photographs were stacked togclhcr. It was still crowded but one could walk around without twisting in and out. Behind lhe museum building was a roofedover area called lhe pole barn. In it was stuff­ ed all matter and kinds of farm equipment, wagons, carts. Irving’s Westinghouse steam engine and outboard motors. There was no possible way to walk through this building. As was mentioned previously, Mr. Charlton made little written records of what he had. The only records he made were of some donors and he did have a list of his coin collection. The Road Commission became the overseers of thc museum. In December of 1963. thc gun collection, some glassware and some of thc coin collec­ tion were stolen. Thc Road Commission then put a man on duty around the clock to protect the mucum and its artifacts. To help cover this expense, the Road Commission expanded camping on the grounds from 20 to 100 sites. Unfortunately, the bathroom and septic system was not enlarged to accommodate thc increased camping. The Barry County Historical Society was organized in 1963, primarily to promote and make plans for thc careful expansion and preservation of thc museum and its artifacts. Esther Walton was its first president. In 1964. the Historical Society began studies of all museums in thc United States lhat held pioneer artifacLs to appraise themselves of the best methods of displaying thc huge unwieldy collection Mr. Charlton had accumulated. Various members planned their vacations to visit outdoor museums and made special trips to Greenfield Village and other nearby general museums. At thc end of 1965. over 50 other museums had been visited and the material collected for study. Thc historical society encountered many problems at first: thc contestion of thc will, a feeling lhat thc museum was not worth the ef­ fort and people wouldn't support it; a lack of understanding about how best to proceed; and a lack of money to hire any professional help. In November of 1965. the Hastings Chamber of Commerce set up a meeting bet­ ween the historical society, the tourist and resort association and the news media. Mr. Solon Weeks, then director of museums for the slate of Michigan, was thc speaker, he gave an enlightening speech on how best to proceed with a comprehensive evaluation of thc museum. With this professional advice, thc Historical Society started a campaign to enlighten thc people in Barn County as to what they had. Between 1965 and 1967 two members. Jean Gould and Esther Walton, gave over one hun­ dred speeches to any group in Barry County who would invite them to speak. Jean Gould was thc president of the tourist and resort association and gave her speeches on the benefits tourists had in Barry County. Esther Walton had experience and an educational background in history and museums. She gave speeches on the importance and value of the collection. Outside experts were also invited in to give their opinions on both lhe historic and monetary worth of thc collections and inc museum. Still no change came about. On Jan. ’<«. |‘>67 Keith Mead, an old friend of Irving would not structures and Mr*. regarding Board of Charlton, appeared before thc County Board of Supervisors. He gave thc background of Ir­ ving Charlton’s gift to Barry County and then strongly criticized thc management of the park. The reason for his criticism was the tog­ ging of walnut trees from thc park property during the previous summer. He also noted that many things sitting outside the museum were being vandalized. The Road Commis­ sion answered that only dead elm were being removed from the park. This gave the historical society a jolt. Four members. Jean Gould. Cindy Sage. Florabelle Stowell and Esther Walton, con­ tacted a registered forester. Uoyd R. Cogwell a former resident of Barry County. He came down and went to Charlton Park and examin­ ed thc trees. In his written opinion, the cut trees were walnut and living at the time they were timbered. He estimated their value at $2,500 The Road Commission responded that they only received $250 for the logs. Another event ocurred the same spring. Irv­ ing Charlton’s will was upheld in court and thc entire estate was given to Barry County. By this time, public pressure was on to make changes in the management of Charlton Park. In June of 1967. thc County Board established a County Park and Recreation Commission, giving it the duties to oversee, preserve, maintain and develop Charlton Park. Elected as the first Park Commissions were "Jack OConner. Juainta Slocum, Rose Cook. Walter Soya, Keith Mead, Esther Walton and Archie McDonald. Other members were on by staiure the chairmans of thc road commissi°2- •he Pining, and thc drain commission. The first meetings were for organization. Before any plans could be made, lhe septic systems gave out and the sewage flowed down over the swimming area. The health official closed the park to any further camping. An inventory of work to be done in the museum was made. In Charlton s wish to imsh thc building at a low cost, he used pieces of boards for floor supports. These supports were not working. Engineers studied the sagging floors and recommended that structural posts he put in promptly before thc floor collapsed from the weight. Thc second and most tragic discovery was lhat powder post beetles had destroyed all thc wooden handles on all the tools on the main floor. So when a tool was lifted off the wall, a shower of sawdust would pour onto the floor and the iron end would drop off. By the beginning of 1968. overall plans for the museum had been made by a professional planner. Some money from the estate had been turned over. The Park Commission was on the way toward its goal of having a profes­ sional museum run by professionals so the people of Barry County and thc visitors from afar would be able to see things in their proper prospective. Today, visitors can sec lhc results of those “ny days. Il look a total of 30 buildings, some historic in their own right, to house lhe enormous collection of Irving Charlton's. Still not everything is on display, over half of the collection, some duplicates of what is on display, and materials doling from World War I and later arc still in storage. Much has been done, with as little money as possible, so the park could be expended. 6-Wk. Session Begins November 3,1986 Bring a new member You get Concentrates on low impact, moderate Intension exercise. LEVEL I TIME DAY INSTRUCTOR 9:30-10:30 a.m. 5:45-6:45 p.m. Mon./Wed./Frl. Tues./Thurs. Deb Thompson Deb Thompson LEVEL II — TIME 8: 15-9:15 am. 9: 15-10:15 a.m 4: 00-5:00 p.m. 5: 45-6:45 p.m. 6: 30-7:30 p.m. Safe total fltneas workout with emphasis on aaroblcs/flexlbility. INSTRUCTOR DAY Oeb Buikema Mon./Wed ./Frl. Martha Edger Tues./Thurs. Martha Edger Mon./Wed./Frl. Deb Beukema Mon./Wed. — Roll - A ■ Rama — Renae Felpausch Mon./Wed. — Middleville Ml ddle School — — WALK CLUB -— Ideal for seniors or anyone wanting to work into a program slowly and safely. TIME DAY INSTRUCTOR 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mon./Wed./Frl. Kathy Wilbur BODY TONING — A program designed lor muscle toning, flexibility, end relaxa­ tion. Naw larger room! TIME DAY INSTRUCTOR! 7:15-8:15 p.m. Mon./Wed. Kathy Wilbur — Pennock Physician Center Conference Room — Registration and information on all programs avail­ able through your instructor, or Pennock Health and Fitness Center. Sarah Fisher (Program Coordinator). Deb Buikema................................ Martha Edger.________________ Renae Felpausch.......................... Deb Thompson............................. Kathy Wilbur.________________ Middleville Registration: 795*3394 K 122 w. state st. jf Hastings, Ml 49058® One and two bedroom units. Heat, water, garbage service included. Now under renova­ with no effect on Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 for... | S You’ll find shopping and selection S HOMEOWNERS! you' LAYAWAY NOW 945-4344 367-4857 948-2179 945-9377 945-4319 945-3809 (Community Ed.) Babysitting available at all morning classes. Stretchercise is a program of Pennock Hospital. �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 30. 1986 TOTAL LIABILITIES 8 FUND BALANCE:$ Hastings Area School System FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 GENERAL FUND JUNE 30 Revenue - Local... 1985 1986 ASSETS: Cash........................................... . SI 501 346 Accounts Receivable........ . 63 345 Taxes Receivable............. .. 19.552 Due from other SI 717 456 55 098 12.472 14,680 381.532 2.798 261 801 Total Assets..................... ..$1,980,455 $2,049,625 Salaries Payable................ .. Other Liabilities.................. .. 251.301 15,638 647.054 S 143.369 7.818 712.091 Total Liabilities............... .$ 871.563 S 918.519 1.108.892 1,131.106 FUND BALANCE.................. ..$1,980,455 S2.049.625 TOTAL LIABILITIES & GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE & EXPENSE STATEMENT 1985 State Federal $4,449,984 4,174.744 3.797.816 248.583 210,257 Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions 137,159 Local$4,706,968 Total Revenues, Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions$9,267,454 7.826 0 0 8.386 $ 7.826 Expenditures: Redemption of Bonds...S 5,000 $ 5,000 Ann Landers Interest ond Fiscal Charges Total Expenditures.. $ Excess Revenues over Expenditures 1.758 $ 2,204 6.758 $ 7,204 1,628 $ 622 Wheelchair is not catchy Dear Ann Landers: I would like to ad­ dress this to your readers: Dear Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Public: I'm a 13-year-old boy who hit his head diving through an inner tube in a back yard pool. I'm a 26-year-old housewife who was slam­ med into broadside by a drunk driver. I'm a 36-year-old male who had a motorcy­ cle wreck at 18 miles per hour. I'm a 52-year-old farmer who sat down in his backyard swing and the chain broke. We all have one thing in common. We crushed our spinal cords. We are handicap­ ped. We are in wheelchairs. When your children see us in public places and make a comment, don’t yank them away as though we were monsters. They are curious about what has happened to us. Let them ask us and we will tell them. When we park in a handicapped parking place that seems spacious to you, please don’t glare at us and become angry. We need a space large enough to get out of our vehicles. Mr. Businessman, when we ask your security to ticket the vehicles, please don’t become belligerent and say it drives away customers. We spend money, too. What I’m trying to explain is that we are you. only we had our accidents before you did. We didn’t think it could happen to us either, but a patch of wet sand and a motorcy­ cle going 18 miles an hour changed my life forever. I still love my wife and 7-year-old son as before. I want to be able to take them out to eat. to movies and on vacations, just as you do. I don’t get upset because you have 5.000 parking spaces at a shopping mall and I have only three. The physically disabled don’t need your sympathy, and we don’t need your resentment either. - F.W.E IN NORCROSS. GA. DEAR NORCROSS: You’ve written a let­ ter that is sure to shake a lot of complacent people out of their comfy, little cocoons. Thank you for reminding us once again that the difference between you and us is a split se­ cond of bad luck. We all need to be brought face-to-face with that chilling fact of life and you did just that. 1964 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND (PLEASANTVIEW) STATEMENT OF FUND EQUITY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30. 1986 Fund Equity. July 1. 1985 5.074 Excess of Revenues over Expenditures 1,628 Fund Equity, June 30. 1985 6,702 $ JUNE 30, 1986 RESOURCES TO LIQUIDATE LONG TERM DEBT: Amounts available in Debt Retirement Funds. Amounts to be provided 152,108 for Payment of Bonds 104,013 3,602.669 TOTAL RESOURCES TO LIQUIDATE LONG-TERM S8.562,070 $3,754,777 DEBT EXPENDITURES Instruction............................. . $5,249,904 Instruction-Employee 722,130 Benefits............................. . LONG TERM DEBT PAYABLE: Serial Bonds Payable.... 54.762.800 $3,741,000 13,777 Installment Note 687.056 TOTAL LONG-TERM Supporting Services: 138.870 201.303 Pupil..................................... . 126.193 Instructional Staff.......... . 144,145 79.122 General Administration 73.590 412,320 434.260 School Administration. . . 1,751,971 1.557.901 Business.............................. Employee Benefits....... . 274.749 249.898 1.329 1,122 Community Services........... 272,374 114.547 Capital Outlay....................... Outgoing Transfers & $ 163,913 S 178,772 Other Transactions.... $3,754,777 DEBT PAYABLE Total Revenue$ Expenditures: Redemption of Bonds...$ 83.939 $ 85,516 66,000 62,000 Interest ond Fiscal Charges$ 17,939 23,516 Total Expenditures$ 83.939 85,516 Excess of Revenue Over 0 Expenditures $ 0 $ CAPITAL PROJECTS Total Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers & STATEMENT OF FUND EQUITY Other Transactions......... $9,289,668 YEAR ENDED JUNE 30. 1986 $8,308,601 1885 1986 Excess of Revenues Incoming Transfers & Fund Equity, July 1, 1985 Other Transactions Over Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers & Other Transactions. _____ LONG TERM DEBT GROUP OF ACCOUNTS JUNE 30 1986 1985 8.386 $ $ FISCAL YEAR ENDED REVENUES: 1986 - State... Total Revenue. 4.526 8.285 Revenues & Fund Balance.......... *.................. . 34.995 Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures . S ($22,214) 253.469 FUND BALANCE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 Fund Balance July 1. 1985.......... ............. Excess of Revenues, Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions Over Expenditures... Fund Equity. ($33,553) - 1,442 June 30, 1986 1986 STATISTICAL DATA Appraised Value of Equipment Number of Buildings............................... $1,131,106 .$3,891,119 7 Number of Classrooms........................... 185 3631 Number of Resident Pupils................... Number of Non-Resident Pupils........ Teacher Minimum Salary - BA ($22,214) Fund Balance, $1,108,892 June 30. 1986............... 3 18,967 .$ Hastings Area School System Teacher Maximum Salary - MA .$ 31,235 Pupil-Teacher Ratio.................................................................... .................. 22 Salaries of Equated Classroom TeacKers.$4,634,838 FINANCIAL REPORT Number of Classroom Teachers................................... 163 For the Year Ended June 30, 1986 BOARD OF EDUCATION Hastings Area School System 1967 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 ASSETS: Cash$ 143,233 $ Taxes Receivable 1986 1985 2,173 1,357 0 121 111,130 Other Assets........................... TOTAL ASSETS$ 112.608 145.406 $ LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE: Fund Balance$ 145.406 S 112.608 TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE$ 145.406 - State...................... Total Revenue$ । Expenditures: Redemption of Bonds...$ CAPITAL PROJECTS COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET 0 0 460,552 S JUNE 30 436.560 250,000 S ASSETS: Cash$ 250.000 Interest and Fiscal Charges$ 177,754 Total Expenditures$ S 194.558 427,754 S 444.558 Excess of Revenue Over Expenditures $ 32.798 (S7.998) 1967 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND STATEMENT OF FUND EQUITY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30. 1986 Fund Equity. July 1.1985................... Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures 112.608 32.798 Fund Equity. June 30. 1986 S 145.406 1985 1,422 0 0 34,995 TOTAL ASSETS............................. $ 1.442 $ 34,995 LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE: Accounts Payable. Fund Balance 0 1.442 $ 0 34,995 TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE. 1.442 $ 0 0 34,995 Revenue - Local. For the Year Ended June 30, 1986 Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 1986 1985 6.702 S 0 0 TOTAL ASSETS$ Planning a wedding? What's right? What's wrong? Ann Landers' "New Bride's Guide" will relieve your anxiety. To receive a copy, send $2 plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE. Dear Ann Landers: You would be doing all airline passengers and particularly 70.000 flight attendants a great service if you could publish the enclosed editorial from the Rochester. Minn., Post-Bulletin. Here it is: Airline passengers who gripe about the air quality in aircraft cabins now have new basis for their complaints. A report by the National Academy of Sciences confirms that the air in­ side many airplanes is barely breathable. One sure way to case the problem, says the academy, is to ban smoking on domestic flights. That sensible suggestion was rejected several times by the now-defunct Civil Aeronautics Board which bowed to the argu­ ment that separate smoking and nonsmoking sections are sufficient to keep all passengers comfortable. The academy’s report requested last yeai by Congress contradicts that claim. It notes that ventilation in most crowded planes is already poor, and that cigarette smoke reduces the quality of air throughout the cabin to unhealthy levels. The still and smoky air con­ tains dangerous amounts of carbon dioxide and ozone. Moreover, it creates an excellent environment for the spread of infectious diseases. The report’s findings are specially wor­ risome because of mounting evidence that second-hand smoke causes heart and respiratory ailments in nonsmokers and may be responsible for as many as 46,000 deaths a year in the United States. The hazard of air­ craft air is greatest for frequent flyers and flight attendants. Smoking is already probhibited on com­ muter planes, which arc loo small to accom­ modate separate sections for smokers and nonsmbkers. 'LAWmakes can heed the academy's advice by passing new bill, in­ troduced by Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah. It would ban smoking on commercial aircraft and other public conveyances. — J.A.B. Dear J.A.B.: As a frequent flyer and non­ smoker, I am heartily in favor of that bill. Four cheers for Orrin! She was tough enough Dear Ann Landers: Please print this letter. I hope anyone who reads it will understand that they arc not alone, there is life after depression. And there is help, too, but the most important help must come from within. 1 am a 17-year-old girl who has been in several mental hospitals. 1 have been to court seven times. Once I was put in the county jail. Another time I was placed on juvenile proba­ tion, although I never had a criminal record. My problems were a lot more common than 1 had imagined and I am willing to share them with you I was brought up by an alcoholic mother and I had a twin sister with whom I Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge being formed in Hastings For the men and women of Hastings, a local lodge is now being formed in Hastings. This is a people-helping-people, family-oriented organization. The group is presently holding organiza­ tional meetings at 505 W. Apple St., Hastings at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings each week. Anyone interested in being a "charter" member of the new Hastings Eagle Lodge, is invited to stop in any Tuesday evening at 505 Apple St., 7:30 p.m. and leant what the Eagles are all about. The lodge tentatively is planning an institu­ tional ceremony of lhe lodge and ladies aux­ iliary at thc Knights of Columbus in Hastings on Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. Anyone interested in becoming an Eagle or auxiliary charter member of the Hastings Eagles please call Elwood (Mike) Slocum. 945-9368; Bob Beard, 945-2572; or Mike McDonald 616-374-7018. Marching band competes in festival The Hastings High School Marching Band participated in thc District 10. Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association's Marching Festival (MSBOA) on Oct. 8 and in the Jenison Marching Band Competition on Oct. 25. The MSBOA Marching Festival was held at Rockford High School and judged on MSBOA rating rules. Hastings High School band received a division II rating representing a good performance with minor flaws. At the Jenison Marching Competition judg­ ing was based on a linear marching band system. The four judges evaluate the band in marching performance, visual effect, music performance and music effect. The band averaged a division II rating representing an excellent performance. In addition to these two performances, the band has performed at home football games, the Caledonia and Central Montcalm mar­ ching exhibitions and will perform at the mar­ ching band concert on Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. in thc high school gymnasium. 1986 1985 386 3.698 0 0 386 3.698 6.702 5.051 0 $ 0 33.939 0 71.210 ($33,553) ($67,512) WREN FUNERAL HOMES S 5.074 Contributions from Other Funds$ 0 0 Home is spotless, well balanced meals provided, and the best of care given. Run by Kerry Suk Boulter ’ Call — and 945-9805 TOOLMAKER ■IS1 $ 0 0 83.939 $ 85,516 Lear Siegler offers excellent wages and a fultv oaid benefits package. Apply in person or send resume to Hourly Personnel Office LEAR SIEQLER, INC. n Queen St. (517) 8S2WOU md air no Candidates applying must be a joumeyperson Toolmaker °Lha^ e2h' years °’ toolmaking expenence and be abte to run a!l toolroom machinery. Position ^'^29,ClOS* ,olefanc® pgs and fixtures from complex blueprints. 1985 1986 Revenue • Local$ • State ' i j instrument and Avionic Systems Division Grand Rapids Operation 4141 Eastern Ave. SE Grand Rapids, Ml 49508-8727 FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30. 1986 5.074 I - COUNTRYVIEW - Adult Foster Care Home ...has an OPENING Our shop ts clean, well-mamtained and equipped provides for above-average working conditions in , conditioned environment. This opportunity offer, mandatory overtime or heavy lifting. 71,210 0 33.939 ! L«r Stogtor, Ine.. Inttmnwit and Avionic Syatems Division, ocaled n Grand Rapes. Mehlgan. is a work,class leader in amomes systems and is currently Maleno an experienced Toolmaker. CONSTRUCTION DEBT SERVICE COMPARATIVE REVENUE & EXPENSE STATEMENT 0 6.702 S $ Total Revenue Interest Outgoing Transfers Total Expenditures........ $ 1964 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND (PLEASANTVIEW) Taxes Receivable Other Assets collection. Please feel free to call or drop by if you would like a complimentary copy. FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30. 1986 Expenditures: Capital Outlay Hastings Area School System FINANCIAL REPORT LIABILITIES: Fund Balance 1986 Taxes Receivable Other Assets - State. Cash5 Smoketree airlines supported As adults we are familiar with the frequent questions of our children, those back-to-back “whyS"ot a child. Perhaps the toughest “why” to which we will ever have to respond is why someone has died. We have acquired a unique family-oriented brochure entitled, “Talking With Young Children About Death". It was produced under the direction of noted children's expert, Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogerb Neighborhood. This acclaimed brochure is now part of our community resource CAPITAL PROJECTS COMPARATIVE REVENUE & EXPENSE STATEMENT S ASSETS: Dear Ann Landers: Today I stepped out of a fabric store and saw an elderly woman lying on the sidewalk with a small crowd of onlookers standing around gawking. Thc woman had fallen and shattered her glasses while running to catch the bus. Her face was cut and she appeared to have a fractured wrist. Someone had the good sense to call a police car to take her to the hospital but no one seem­ ed to know what to do next. I bent down, took the woman’s hand, and began talking to her in a calm, reassuring way. I told her she would be OK and that help was on the way. As I spoke, I kept patting her hand. She calmed down and even began jok­ ing about it ••not being her day" when the police car arrived. Ann. please tell your readers that they need not be nurses or doctors to offer comfort to an injured person. (I am a former teacher.) If so­ meone witnesses an accident, first direct a person nearby to call an ambulance or thc police. Then kneel at the injured person's side Can drugs be a friend in lime of stress? If you keep your head together can they be of help? Ann Landers' all-new booklet. "The Lowdown on Dope. " separates the fact from the fiction. Get it today. For each booklet ordered, send $2 plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago. IL 60611. Talking With Young Children About Death For tho Year Ended June 30, 1986 1985 1986 436.560 $ ........... Secretary .......... Treasurer Trustee ............ ..Trustee ............... Trustee Hastings Area School System FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 460.552 .Vice-President any citizen. 1967 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE & EXPENSE STATEMENT Revenue - Local$ James R. ToburenPresident Lorry E. Haywood. Ann I. Ainslie.......... William D. Baxter.. Diane L. Hoekstra. George Wibalda... Patricia L. Endsley. Word of assurance appropriate and speak softly in an authoritative, reassur­ ing manner. Even if a person has not been seriously injured he or she needs to know that someone is in charge and someone cares. M.N. IN MIDDLETOWN. R.l. DEAR M.N. Thank you for addressing a problem that cannot be anticipated. It's good to be told what to do in advance. The books of the Hastings Area School System were audited by Beene, Garter & Company. Certified Public Accountants, ond ore open for inspection by 112.608 S fought constantly. When I was 12.1 was raped by my uncle and never told anyone. I attemp­ ted suicide twice. But through all these horrifying experiences I learned that 1 had to be responsible for myself and that I was stronger than I thought. It has been three months since I was discharged from thc last institution. I now have a job. good friends and a 3.25 average in school. I'll graduate with my class in 1987. My plans are to go into child psychology and help others the way I was helped. — Alive and Well in Grand Forks. N.D. Dear A. & W.: Wunnnnnderful! Good luck and God bless. Stay in touch with me. I want to know that your life stays on track and all is well. COMPARATIVE REVENUE & EXPENSE STATEMENT COMPARATIVE BALANCE bHEET LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE Accounts Payable............... .$ Contracts Payable............. .. « 5.074 1964 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND (FLEASAN!Y’^JT For the Year Ended June 30, 1986 Governmental Units..,.. Other Assets........................ . . $ 6.702 Equal Opportunity Affxmabve Act,on Emptoy»r 1 | I �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, October 30,1986- Page 7 Middleville. Ml 49333 948 8508 Legal Notice Marriage Licenses— Ken Dunkelberger. 41. Mailings and Gale Open house planned for Elliots’ 25th anniversary Maurer-Holston exchange wedding vows August 9 At 11 a.tn. on August 9, Brenda Holston and Peter S. Maurer were married at the Faith Methodist Church. Delton. Rev. Elmer Faust of Faith Methodist and Rev. John Clark of Trinity Assembly of Kalamazoo officiated. There were 150 guests. The bride is thc daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elihue Holston of Kalamazoo. Thc bridegroom is thc son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. Maurer Sr.. Bradenton. Fla. The attendents were Kim Watkins, thc bride’s sisters Janet Stacey and Cheryl Beimcr, Chuck Hammel. Bill Smith and Lowell McGowan. Flowergtris Chasity Slaccy, and Julia Lalorse. Ringbearer was Daniel LaCorse and ushers were Mark Holston and Rex Schci. Kathy Despins was vocalist. Thc bride and groom sang the song "I can never promise you” to each other after their vows were spoken. Thc bride wore a Victorian style dress with a train and lace on thc full skirt and around the waist on the long puffed sleeves. The shoulder-length veil had white silk orange blossom arranged in circle. Bridesmaids dresses were long blue dotted swiss. They carried fans with yellow daisies, blue carna­ tions and pink rose buds on them. The brides carried a round bouquet of the same flowers. The groom wore a white Miami Vice Tuxedo and thc groomsmen wore grey tuxedos. The flower girls wore matching jvhite eyelet dresses trimmed with blue satin ribbon. The ringbearer wore a blue suit. Thc couple left on a honeymoon in northern Michigan after the reception in the church hall. Thc bride is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and Western Michigan Universi­ ty and is an elementary teacher. The groom is a , RogWbrd Senior High School and is a professional painter. They reside in Kalamazoo. Smiths to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Leslie and Alma Smith of Jordan Road. Woodland, will be honored with an open house on their 50th wedding anniversary. Sunday. Nov. 9. The reception will be from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road, one mile cast and one mile north of Woodland. Children and grandchildren will be the hosts. Leslie and Alma (Guy), were married Nov. 4 of 1936 in Angola. Ind. They have eight children: Claude, L.D., Bernie, Janice (Christie), Wayne. Tim, Penny (Dahms), and Kristine (Salas). There are 22 great­ grandchildren. Please come and celebrate with Alma and Leslie. The presence of friends will be their gift. An open house is planned for Bill and Virginia (Smith) Elliot of Arnegard. N.Dformerly of Freeport on Nov. I from 5 to 9 p.m. at Local 138 Hall. 127 W. Apple St Hastings. ft will be hosted by Tom. Terry. Greg and Becky Elliot. Mick and Dorothy Junosc and George and Joan Elliott. No gifts please. 31. Hastings. James Baughman. 36. Hastings and Tamara ‘annard. 21. Hastings. Carl Childers. 21. Hastings and Robin °*«ns 24. Hastings Harley Switer. 66. Shelbyville and Phyllis v*nderKlay 52. Shelbyville. Robert Gay. 45. Delton and Janet Baird. Delton. Danny Mays. 25. Hastings and Tonya Mor­ row. 18. Hastings. Robert Parr III. 21. Kentwood and Robin R°y. 18. Middleville Harry Boesch. 48. Dowling and Janet Jones. 35. Richland ‘erry Lahncrt. 30. Hastings and Cynthia Ann Williams. 28. Hastings. Timothy Rowland. 32. Nashville and Nan­ cy Rosenberger, 28. Nashville. Keith Bullock. 61, Delton and Mariorie Kockuk 47. Delton. Russell E. Palmer Rutland Charter Twp. TRUSTEE Paid for by Committee to Elect Russell E. Palmer Trustee No. 12588, 150 N. Middleville Rd.. Hastings Business Climate • Michigan State Chamber of Commerce • Michigan Automobile Dealers • Michigan Food Dealers Health Care Klein-Woodman .announce engagement Elliott-Bobo announce wedding engagement Its a GIRL — ELECT — BOB BENDER • Michigan Hospital Assoc. • Michigan Doctors • Michigan pharmacists Education • Michigan Education Assoc. • Michigan Assoc, of School Administrators • Michigan Vocational - Technical Assoc. Agriculture • Michigan Farm Bureau • Michigan Milk Producers Assoc. • Michigan Sheriffs Assoc. • Fraternal Order of Police Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Laubaugh. 5897 Usbomc Rd.. Freeport. Lacey Jane, bom at home. Oct. 8. 9 lbs.. Lacey has a brother. Lucas Lee. 2!6. Natalie and Phillip Hammond. Plainwell, Oct. 24. 11:33 a.m.. 7 lbs., 3 ozs. persons appearing of record en­ titled thereto. Creditors must file their claims with the Barry County Probate Court before February 13. 1987, the date set for filing claims and send a copy lo JOHN BARNETT, 903 E. Mill Street. Hostings. Ml 49058. Objections to claims must LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR AND BYINGTON BY ROBERT L BYINGTON. P-27621 222 West Apple Street P.O Box 248 Hostings. Ml 49058 945 9557 (IMO) Re-Elect Law Enforcement Birth Announcements: In the matter of SAMUEL MC KEOWN. Decaoied. Social Security Number 374-52-0556. TAKE NOTICE: On November 13. 1996 ol 11:00 a.m., in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD H. SHAW Judge of Probole, a hearing will be held on the Peti­ tion of SALLY L. STANTON, for the appointment of JOHN BARNETT, or some other suitable person os Personal Representative of the estate to be filed withing twenty (20) a. of said date. October 28. 1986 SALLY L. STANTON 4443 Grange Rood Fighting for Improvements in Mr. and Mrs. Al Klein of Lake Odessa arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tammy Jo to Mr. Scott Woodman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Woodman of Mulljken. Tammy Jo is a 1983 graduate of Lakewood High School and currently employed at Thor­ napple Valley Family Pnysicians. Scott is a 1980 graduate of Lakewood High School and currently employed at Woodman Plumbing Co. An October 1987 wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. George Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bolo of Hastings are pleased to an­ nounce the upcoming marriage of Julie Jo Elliott and James Jospeh Bolo. Julie graduated from Hastings High School. . She is currently working for Walker Mfg. in Grand Rapids. Jim is a graduate of Hastings High School ' and is employed jy NAPA auto Parts in Grand Rapids. A December 6 wedding is planned. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION ANO NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 86-19583-SE Yoders to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary There will be an open house to celebrate thc 25th anniversary of Harley and Phyllis Yoder, given by their children. Robin and Dane Tatroe. Teresa and Mark Fischer, and Nathan Yoder. They would like their friends and relatives to celebrate with them, at the Community Building, on Nov. 1 from 5 to 11:30 p.m. There will be a live band and a buffet sup­ per. So come cat. dance and celebrate with them. State Representative 88th DISTRICT Vote for BENDER Tuesday, November 4 Quote from U.S. Congressman Paul Henry: “Bob Bender is one of the most respected legislators in Lansing. Hard working, an effective advocate for his constituents, unimpeachable integrity ...I wish we had more Bob Benders in the State House. ’ 9 Re-Elect Its a BOY Sarah and Tom Perrone. Lansing. Robert David. Sept. 30 at Lansing General Hospital. Robert weighed 7 lbs . 7 ozs. Grandparents are Bob and Doris Carlson of Hastings. Tim and Kathy Newsted. Hastings. Oct. 27. 8:07 p.m.. 8 lbs.. 9 Mt ozs. Laurie and Terry Newton. Hastings. Oct. 28. 8:18 a.m.. 7 lbs.. 1'4 ozs. Charles Jr. and Wendy Cook. Plainwell. Oct. 22. 4:40 a.m.. 8 lbs . 4W ozs. The Strickland Agency, Inc. BOVSEMIHE H05MTMIHC The Right Prescription 795 7547 nC0Lfvs.U.r««>W 301 South Michigan, Hastings Comor ol Michigan ond Confor Phone 945-3215 SAVE THE PARK! Wo uno your BENDER fan State fcepie&&itatiae SUPPORT for Chorlton Pork Mlllogo Ouootion VOTt YtSI Paid for by... Bender for state Representative committee, Elsie Furrow, Treas.. 1417 S. Jefferson, Hastings, Ml 490o8 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 30.1986 Welborn, Denenfeld vie for 13th District State Senate seat by Steve Vedder Paul Denenfeld claims thc foremost election issue is ineffectiveness. Incumbent Jack Welborn maintains that his record stands on its own. Denenfeld. a Kalamazoo attorney running on thc Democratic ticket, and Welborn, a Republican, are vying for thc I3th District senate scat in next Tuesday’s general elec­ tions. Denenfeld claims Welborn if an “cmbarassment to the 13th District” and is a “totally ineffective senator." Welborn, meanwhile, says his combined 10-ycar background as 47th District state representative and 21 st District state senator qualifies him for the 13th District post. "He doesn’t know what he’s talking about." says Welborn of Denenfcld's charges. "He’s blowing smoke and distorting thc truths." Denenfeld. 26. is currently employed by Deming. Hughey. Lewis,' Kcisher. Allen and Chapman. P.C.. is a Western Michigan University Honors College graduate, and holds a law degree from thc University of Cincinnati. He is member of the American Bar Association; Michigan Bar Association. Ohio Bar Association; Kalamazoo County Bar Association; American. Michigan, and Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers’ Associations. Welborn, who left the Senate in I982 to run for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, won a special election for the 13th District senate scat after the death of his brother. Stale Sen. Robert Welborn, last year. Both Welborn and Denenfeld were unop­ posed in thc August primaries. Denenfeld claims Welborn has made several irresponsible comments while in of­ fice, alienating him from Republican party constituents. Denenfeld said Welborn, who later claimed he was misquoted, characterized those arc were not content with a Republican majority in the state senate as "baby but­ chers...socialists and pinkos...professional criminals...queers and perverts...and the scum of thc earth." "I don’t think people appreciate that type of conduct." says Denenfeld. "It has rendered him totally ineffective...That’s an indication he can’t work within thc party and thc people in Lansing confirm that." Welborn disagrees. He says there is no doubt he can best repreient thc people of thc 13th District. "I believe I’ve been doing a good job of representing this district and I Relieve 1 can continue to do that good job." he says. As for specific election issues, Welborn at­ tacks lhe spending priorities of thc sfte and how thc Blanchard administration determines those priorities. Welborn favors a * pay as you go" government as opposed to a bonding spending system where a government "goes in debt." he says. Welborn says government should set priorities on mental health, crime prevention and should strive to find alternatives to incarcernation. He calls today’s prison system a "revolving door program." Michigan's business climate has improved over thc last couple of years, says Welborn, but further gains in workman’s compensation, thc single business tax and product liability in­ surance are needed. Barry County Bar Assoc, recommends candidates Because of numerous inquiries addressed to members of the Barry County Bar Association regarding thc many candidates for thc Michigan Supreme Court, and thc Michigan Court of Appeals, the Barry County Bar Association at its meeting of Oct. 10. decided to make public its recommendations. The Barry County Bar Association recom­ mends thc election of thc following persons to thc Michigan Supreme Court: Justice Dennis W. Archer and James T. Kaliman and to thc Michigan Court of Appeals: Elizabeth A. Weaver and Gary R McDonald. These recommendations arc based upon thc candidates experience and Justice Archer is currently serving as a Surpcme Court Justice "It’s improved." notes Welborn of the business climate, "but it’s only a small step m thc right direction." Denenfeld says thc business climate in this state has improved greatly under Gov. James Blanchard. He cites General Motors’ decision to build its second Saturn plant in the 13th District, the saving of S200 million in four years in unemployment insurance, and lower insurance rates as proof. Denenfeld says Citizen's Lobby reports Welborn as the "worst legislator in Lansing" in voting on environmental issues. Denenfeld cites Welborn's voting agains’ the bottle law on wine coolers as an example. He also says Welborn's stand on groundwater contamina­ tion. chemical and toxic wastes contibute to thc Citizen’s Lobby statement. Welborn says as member of the Ad­ ministrative Rules Committee, he held hear­ ings on water quality rules. He said that group has been responsible for a cleaning up of Michigan's waterways. "Before Paul Denenfeld was bom I was a member of lhe Kalamazoo County Soil District. I was a dairy farmer." says Welborn. "You have to have respect for the environment; you have to have common sense. We all want clean air and water, but yOu canH repair 100 years of damage overnight." Denenfeld sees education as a key issue in the Nov. 4 election. He says a different form of school funding must be found and lhat pro­ perty taxes are already too high. • We have to do research as to what would work in Michigan.” says Denenfeld. Welborn says his past work on various Senate committees and sub-committees is pro­ of that he can work within his own party. •If 1 couldn’t work effectively within thc party I wouldn’t be on those committees," says Welborn. "There’s a lot more to being a legislator than running for office. You need to be able to work with thc people and because of my background. I’ve worked with all types of people and have helped them. • I’m very proud of my record and I stick by it. It’s all there in black and white." Denenfeld says his legal background makes him the best person for the 13th District Senate seat. ”1 think I would be an excellent senator." claims Denenfeld. "Being a trial lawyer I understand lhe legal system and I can negotiate and be an advocate.” Paul Denenfeld Jack Welborn and thc other three persons have many years of service as trial court judges. J DEC office moves to new location The Joint City-County Economic Develop­ ment Commission has moved from 640 W. State St. to 117 S. Broadway. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Hastings City Council Chambers. City Hall. 102 South Broadway, Hastings. The minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the JEDC Office. 117 S. Broadway. Hastings. Hastings High School band receives II division ratings On October 14. thc Hastings High School Band traveled to Rockford. Michigan to par­ ticipate in the MSBOA District X, Marching Band Festival. Weather conditions were less than ideal, with much wind, and rain present, but the band managed to shine regardless. Based upon comments from three judges, thc band received a second division rating which is the equivalent of a B. Thc students were fine representatives of Hastings, and can be congratulated on their performance. • PUBLIC NOTICE • Notice is hereby given that an accuracy test will be conducted on the automatic tabulating equipment which will be used to tabulate the absent voters ballots from the Nov. 4, 1986 General Election on Thurs., Oct. 30, 1986 at 9:00 a m. in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk NOTICE Residents of Hastings Charter, Irving and Rutland Charter Townships SAVE TH ^&...YE for CHARffl To the Voters of... BARRY COUNTY Please Vote YES, Nov. 4...approving the 14 mill proposition to Continue the operation and maintenance# \ Charlton Park Museum and Historic Village. This county park belongs to ALL OF US! It represents our heritage, and our pride in the future. Your Support is VOTE on NOVEMBER 4, 1986 for... NEEDED NOW to... FOREST 1. MAINTAIN the sixteen BarryCounty historic buildings. F0LEYc.Sk A MAN WHO: • Has the best interest and welfare of the people at heart. 2. IMPROVE the recreation area by expanding the beach, picnic and parking facilities. 3. PRESERVE the priceless collection ofi 110,000 artifacts, most of which have been donated by Barry County families. I A note of pride...this collection is the I fourth largest in Michigan. • Is very interested In Better Communication and Coopera­ tion between the Commis­ sioners, Township Boards, and the people of Barry County. • Is a stickler for being present at ALL meetings. During his tenure of Supervisor of Rutland Township (20 years), he only missed 2 meetings...and these were NOT for social reasons. • Holds a level 3 certificate from the State of Michigan In proper­ ty appraising. • He.has been in the construction business over 24 years. Veteran of World War II. Resident of Rutland Charter Township since 1951. I ★ VOTE DEMOCRAT * I feel COUNTY COMMISSIONERS are elected to run the COUNTY BUSINESS. They should do it and HAVE THE TIME to do it EFFICIENT­ LY. A county co-ordinator is just another added expense to the taxpayers of Barry County. This added expense could be put to much better use ... such^as complying with the MICHIGAN STATE LAW for barrier free design of OUR courthouse — a law everyone has been aware of for at least ten years! 4. EXPAND the education programs continuing to make children aware of their local heritage. 5’ ^yEHL0PJhe Historic Village to include a historic “living” farm operating sawmill, train and depot. The MICHIGAN STATE LAW requires all governmental units to work on a balanced budget. IF ELECTED, I INTEND TO WORK TOWARDS THAT GOAL! Your support will be greatly appreciated. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Forest J. Foley. 6105 Chiel Noonday Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058 • Committee Number 12033 Join these folks in support of the �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 30,1986 - Page 9 Four vie for two Rutland Township trustee posts Two Republicans and two Democrats are hoping to be elected Tuesday to fill two newly-created trustee positions in Rutland Charter Township. Since Rutland recently became a chartered township, the board must scat six trustees rather than thc usual four. Seeking office arc Democrats Barbara Bed­ ford and Russ Palmer and Republicans Cindy Jo Smith and Clarence Hausc. Although the.e were three candidates for thc posts in the August primary, Hausc received enough write-in votes to prompt him to become a candidate in thc November general election. Thc owner of Realty World Hausc in Hastings. Hause. 62, was a township can­ didate for supervisor two years ago. “I’m very interested in the township government," he explained. "And 1 think we need a Republican representative on thc board." He and wife, Alice have two children. Carolyn Stevens and Bonnie Koons, and reside at 1401 Ottawa Trail. “I'm also very interested in the zoning and thc development of Rutland Township," Hause added. When asked about how he stands on issues. Hausc said "I'm more of a conservative. I try to be middle of thc road," adding. "I believe in people getting involved in their community." Concerning a Barry County proposal for an added .25 mills for Charlton Park. Hausc said he is in support of the request. "I'm going to vote for it. I voted for it the last time. I think Charlton Park is a great idea and I think the millage would help thc park." Hausc feels he is qualified to hold thc trustee office because he has business ex­ perience and is accustomed to working with the public. In the community. Hause is a member of thc Hastings Kiwanis Club and is an active member of thc Church of God. Democrat Barbara Bedford says the Charlton Park millage proposal is thc most important issue of the campaign, but she has mixed feelings on lhe proposal. Bedford. 51. of 215 Penny Ave.. Hasting5says serving as a trustee will enable her • "get at thc roots of thc system." A two-year tour of duty as deputy clerk to the township has fueled her destire to more about the functions of government. 5 says. . "1 think it's run very smoothly now. bu would like to help oversee some things. I wan to be more involved in thc township. Be ford said. h Bcdord is thc head cashier at FelpausC Food Center in Hastings and is vice-chair ot thc Barry County Democratic Party. She has been active in athletic boosters, a as vice-chair of the Lady Dcmpcrats. is member of thc First United Methodist Churc in Hastings and a member of thc Women o thc Moose. Her husband. Bernard is a retired road com­ mission worker and she has four children. Tcrrcsa. 33. Carl. 31. Douglas. 29 and Eugene. 27. . Bedford thinks another important issue i*- ing local government is "knowing where the •ownship monies arc going and how thc •ownship is funded." and feels lhat her work as deputy clerk has given her an insight into •he financial end of local government. "If I'm elected. I would do my best to be available for any questions or to follow through on any problems anybody has." she says. Cindy Jo Smith. 28. of 2575 S. Wall Lake Road. Hastings, is a property appraiser for the Barry County Equalization Department who would like to give some of her knowledge of E PARK! S, NOV. 4 financing to her local government. A Republican. Smith is making her first bid at an elective office. “I want to be involved with thc ’ownship government. I want to sec how things run on the township board." she said. Smith agrees the Charlton Park millage pro­ posal is a major election issue. "I feel Charlton Park is a real important issue. I think all should be real supportive of lhat. Thai's a biggie with me." Smith said. Smith has been active in 4-H. is a member of the Barry County Holstein Association, and a member of thc Michigan Township Association. She is also a former Jayccc. Her husband. Michael, co-owns and operates Goodwill Dairy Farm, and lhe cou­ ple have four children, Pete, 10. Jessica. 8. Melissa. 4 and Jemaica, 3. "My experience working with county government in thc appraising field makes me aware of how thc structure works, what land values arc, how you pay your property taxes. "1 think Rutland Township needs more knowledgeable people to get involved in its functions." Russel E. Palmer, 71. of 150 N. Mid­ dleville Rd., Hastings, is retired after 50 years of self-employment in the heating business and a stint as a teacher in a skills center. His wife. Eileen, is a housewife and the couple have three children. Robert, 44. Sueann, 42. and Ricky. 38. Administrators to meet certification requirements fON PARK Michigan is thc last state in thc union to re­ quire school administrators lo be certified. So after thc year 1990, administrators in thc Hastings school district will have to be cer­ tified to keep their jobs. A new law will require all school ad­ ministrators to meet requirements of a special school administrator certification. Thc law re­ quires the State Board of Education to develop this certificate which will be enforced on July I. 1990. Persons employed as superintendents, prin­ cipals. assistant principals or others whose primary responsibilities arc administering in­ structional programs will be required to have both an administrator’s and teaching cer­ tificate. Current administrators will have five years to comply. Hastings Superintendent Carl Schocsscl says this will have little effect on thc Hastings A YES vote will allow... FREE ENTRANCE ■ to all Barry County residents to the Village and Museum throughout the year (except special events) school system. "Most of our administrators are involved in or have some kind of professional growth in workshops, seminars or classes." he says. "This will formalize and require what a lot of people arc doing now. It will put uniformity (into thc school systems across thc slate)." He said since Michigan is the last state to enforce certification, this will help ad­ ministrators when seeking jobs out of stale. Those seeking out-of-state employment arc often met with a hurdle because they lack the certification so widely recognized across the nation. Dave Arnold, Central Elementary prin­ cipal, thinks the certification will result in in­ creased public confidence in school ad­ ministrators across thc state as well as main­ taining statewide quality. But he says he doesn't think thc certification will have a tremendous impact. "The certification is just one aspect of the (quality in the school administration field)," he says. "You need to look at other criteria and qualities in adminstrators." “I think it's a good idea," added Arnold who's been with the district for 24 years. "It’s necessary for teachers to be certified and I think thc same should apply to administrators." To the Residents of ORANGEVILLE, HOPE and BALTIMORE TOWNSHIPS The COST to YOU The cost to the average taxpayer will tie less than 11Z> cents per day for a five year period, beginning in the year 1988. We all have a responsibility to preserve this “living history” of life in Barry County. The land, buildings, and collections have been entrusted to us by our fathers and grandfathers who wanted the future generations to appreciate “what life was like” when they were alive — and they themselves were contributing to life in Barry County. Palmcr. running as a Democrat, has served as Rutland Township constable since 1984, and plans to vacate the post if he is elected trustee. He is a member of thc Elks, a life member of thc Disabled American Veterans, and a former vice-president, secretary and treasurer of the Barry County Homebuilders Association. "Now that I'm retired. I have more time to devote to community activities." he says of his candidacy. Palmer says he is running because of thc need to fill two vacancies on the board created when Rutland became a chartered township. He feels he Is qualified for thc position because, "I’ve lived here all my life and lived in Rutland Township for 38 years and I’m a homeowner." Prior to the August primary election. Palmer stated he was not in favor of thc park millage proposal because "people in Barry County have to pay just as much to get in there as a man from China. If they gave peo­ ple in Barry County a break, it might have made a difference." Now. there is a second attempt at passing millage for Charlton Park on the November ballot stating all Barry County residents would be admitted to the park free except for special events. Although he was not available to comment, his wife said "It’s a step toward what he wanted it to be.’’ My name Is — Paul Kiel and I am asking you to re-elect me Barry County COMMISSIONER ...representing your 3 townships. I worked for forty years in positions that were varied and complicated, such as Collective Bargaining, getting legislative bills passed on National and State levels that help working people, the elderly, the sick, the farmers, etc. I was President of the Grand Rapids • Muskegon Chapter of Credit Unions -1 served on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Credit Unions • I was appointed by the Governor to the Occupational Safety Commission. Due to redistricting, the number of commissioners was reduced from eleven to seven and it is Imperative that you have qualified, experienced representation. rtJJl My record proves I meet the requirements. In the past eight years I have served as a County Commissioner. It has been a rewarding experience and I am proud that I have been appointed to important committees without regard to political affiliation. I do not make decisions that are politically motivated. My votes are based on what is good for Barry County and especially for the taxpayers. 1 presently serve on the following committees: • Chairman Economic Development • Chairman of Personnel Committee (negotiate county labor agreements) • Commission on Aging • Department of Public Works • Treasurer of South Central Commission on Aging As you can see, I have had experience in almost every field. I am retired and will devote full time to the problems of Orangeville, Hope and Baltimore CHARLTON PARK... a wonderful ' place to observe the past and to enjoy residents. I will serve you to the best of my ability as your representative. I would ap­ preciate your vote on November 4. May God bless all of you ... PAUL KIEL 4327 Harmony, Shelbyville. Michigan 49344 Paid for by Paul Kiel for County Commissioner Ifesal and SAVE CHARLTON PARK! ★ �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Octotier 30.1986 Bender is challenged... (Continued from page 1) Voters to decide fate of .71 mill for courthouse improvements Thc fate of thc Barn County Courthouse will be in thc lands of voters Tuesday when they will be asked io approve .7! mills for five years to make thc building accessible to the handicapped and provide funds to repair and improve thc historic structure. Some county commissioners have stressed that the proposed work is necessary because thc courthouse violates slate and federal regulations because it is not accessible to thc handicapped. The project will cost approximately SI.175.000 which thc county would borrow through the sale of bonds if voters approve thc millage proposal. The work proposed lor the courthouse, built in 1893. would include thc installation of an elevator, public handicapped accessible bathrooms and turning thc third floor attic into a county commissioners’ meeting mom. Improvements to the heating system and ad­ ding central air conditioning to replace in­ dividual air conditioning units in thc cour­ thouse and annex building arc part of thc project. Repairs to thc exterior including storm win­ dows for the courthouse, masonry repairs and repairs to thc gutters and down spouts would be included in the work. Thc SI.175.000 cost of lhe courthouse renovation includes fees for the architect, engineering fees and a contingency amount. “The engineer has pointed out that the cur­ rent heating system will not last much longer." according to a fact sheet distributed by County Coordinator Judy Peterson. “Alsu, thc window-type air conditioners wast: energy and arc not efficient in a building like the courthouse. Thc new system and central air conditioning will be more efficient. “Thc storm windows will also save money in energy costs. Thc other exterior repairs are needed since once this type of deterioration starts, it rapidly accelerates. The gutters pose a real danger and some bricks are so loose they can be pulled out by hand." the fact sheet said. If thc millage is approved the work could start next spring, but thc millage would not be levied until the winter tax bills are mailed out in December. I987. Bonds would be sold for five years and the county would pay them pmer bare in lhc H.wsc. and says Iha, lf , Irani, desled. a freshman congressman ,, a freshman congressman." back by levy ing a millage on all real propens in the county in an amount necessary to pas off the principal and interest each of the five years. The amount of the lax increase to voters would vary from year to year, however the county has calculated that it would be about 71 cents per SI.(XX) of State Equalized Valuation (SEVj. For example a house worth SSO.fXX) that has an SEV of $25,000 would pay SI 7.50 in additional taxes for each of the five years. “This amount could go up or down a ;,U|e depending on how much the county has to pax off the bonds each year." according to the county's fact sheet. Two years ago. the county board had architectual plans drawn up to make thc cour­ thouse birricr free, but the project had to be shelved because thc county lacked the capital improvement funds to go ahead with the work. Thc issue resurfaced several months ago when a juror fell down thc steps from the second floor and thc need to bring the building into compliance with thc handicapped ac­ cessibility law was discussed again. <*• 'he Agriculture and Corrections committees expanded to a M3l on lhe Education Committee dnrine Bender s second term, he says. He hopes u, make his way into the powerful Appri.prianons Comminee this next term, if re’clc'ted Bender admits being a Repuhliean m a Democratically-controlled House has its disadvantages. ■ The majority party - if, lhcir b.„h,ub tuu re playing tn. Thc majority party elects the speaker. Each committee is chaired by the majority party and each committee has a ma­ jority of majority party members." Of course, he points out. thc same thine is tree of the Republican-controlled Slate Senate. ' Bender spends much of his time dealine with constituent problems, he says. Monlhlt ■ legislanvc breakfasts" -help him slay m touch with local concerns. Bender is popular in his home county After graduating from Michigan Stale University and Dying for lhe Navy, he settled down to dairy fanning outside of Middleville and still maintains his home here, traveling each day lo and from lhe stale capital. Contrasting the two seasoned politicians ls blond, fresh-faced LaVean. an "army brat" /★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ \ the winning X Democratic Team and Keep Michigan's Comeback Coming! ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Gov. Jim Blanchard Lt. Gov. Martha Griffiths Attorney Gen. Frank Kelley Secretary of State Richard Austin who followed his officer father all over lhe country before settling down primarily in Virginia, where LaVean got a taste for American history and politics. He received a degree from the University of Virginia in history and economics, and says he can expound at length on "crowd control during the French Revolution." His game, however, is polities, and he has spent the last several years as an election worker. Two years ago he won the position of mayor of Saranac, and currently serves as vice-chairman of lhe Sth District Democratic Committee. LaVean says he has become "familiar with all thc players" at the state political level and understands "how the political game is played." He hopes to build a strong Democratic party in Barry and Ionia counties despite both coun­ ties' Republican leanings. LaVean is a Southern Baptist and a conser­ vative Democrat, he says, who has received thc endorsement of both Right to Life and the National Rifle Association. (Bender has been endorsed by most of the other special interest organizations, including the Michigan Educa­ tion Association.) LaVean is strictly anti-abortion, he says, and says Bender is fence-sitting on the issue. Bender says he has only voted anti-abortion once, and that was when thc whole Medicaid budget was threatened by an anti-abortion amendment. LaVean is harsh in his criticism of Bender, saying "when push comes to shove he’ll either be gone or definitely look for some sort of compromise position. It’s thc old story. 'Some of my friends arc for and some of my friends arc against and I try to stick with my friends.’ “ LaVean takes exception to Bender’s conten­ tion that LaVean as a freshman congressman would be ineffective. Scribbling on a napkin, he explains a political hierarchy dependent on “who’s the boss" or what party is in control, al any given time Besides choice committee assignments, much of thc "pork barrel" to be handed out goes to the majority1 party representatives, he says. LaVean says thc issue of economic pro­ sperity in Michigan has been clouded by Republicans who keep hollaring for reduced taxes. LaVean thinks property taxes need to be lowered, but "there are many many factors that go into thc location of a business, not only thc tax picture." Rather than concentrate on "giveaway pro­ grams" such as tax abatements, he says, thc slate needs to emphasize thc positive aspects of doing business in Michigan. "Michigan has the third best employee attendance record in the nation." he says. Bender would increase both income tax and sales lax and reduce property taxes, he says. He favors saving businesses money by hav­ ing workers wail a week before they can col­ lect unemployment benefits. LaVean says such a move could be subject to unscrupulous employers who simply lay their staff off every other week. Rutland, Thornapple to vote on one proposal apiece — ELECT — CINDY JO SMITH REPUBLICAN for Rutland Charter Township TRUSTEE Paid for by Committee to Elect Cindy Jo Smith, Trustee, No. 12673, 2575 Wall Lake Rd., Hastings Do what ha f the world only dreams about doing. CONGRESS 3rd District...................................... Howard Wolpe 5th District..................................Teresa S. Decker STATE SENATE 13th District.............................. Paul Denenfeld STATE REPRESENTATIVES 54th District House............... Walter B. Garrett 88th District House......................... Mike LaVean COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2nd District............................... James K. Gordon 3rd District.................................... Forest J. Foley 6th District............................................ Paul I. Kiel Non-Partisan Judiciary Supreme Court DENNIS ARCHER DEAN ROBB 3rd District Court of Appeals GARY MCDONALD JANET T. NEFF STATE BOARDS WEAMERKA AMtmCAS FUTURE DEPENDS ON AMERICAS VOTERS State Board of Education (Vote for Two) Annetta Miller Gumecindo Salas MSU Board of Trustees (Vote for Two) Barb Sawyer Joel Ferguson U of M Board of Regents (Vote for Two) Paul Brown James Waters Wayne State U. Board of Governors (Vote for Two) Max Pincus Leon Atchison Leadership pors Democratic X Tuesday Nov. 4 PAID FOR BY BARRY COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY ROBERT EDWARDS, CHAIRMAN; ’ 3793 GUN LAKE RD. HASTINGS MICHIGAN 49058 .JCRnnney Voters in Rutland and Thornapplc townships will be greeted with one proposal on thc ballot in next week's election. Rutland voters are being ask­ ed to renew 1.5 mills for fire protection. The current millage will expire in 1987, but township officials decided to put it on this year’s ballot in order to save on the cost of a special election next year. In Thornapple Township, of­ ficials are asking voters if they want to abolish law requiring an annual meeting. Township Clerk Donna Kenyon says the meeting takes place in March and is held to let voters know what is happening al the township level. She said thc moctingN were first held 50 to 75 years ago when the township council met four or less times a year. She said the meetings arc now redundant, that they are a repeat of what happens at the monthly meetings. Only a handful of township residents show for thc meetings, she said. JEDC will hold special session The Joint City-County Economic Development Com­ mission will be holding a special meeting' on Thursday. Oct. 30. The meeting will be at noon in the Substance Abuse Room. Courts and Law Building. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Minutes of thc meeting will be available at thc J EDC of­ fice. 117 S. Broadway (Cour­ thouse Annex). Hastings. BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES nie following are the most popular video 19.“Jane Fonda's Prime Time Workout" cassettes as they appear in next week's issue (Karl-Lorimar) of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, 2O.“West Side Story" (CBS-Fox) Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS VIDEOCASSETTE SALES 1. **Down and Out in Beverly Hills' 1. “Jane Fonda’s New Workout" (Touchstone) (Karl-Lorimar) 2. *‘Out of Africa" (Universal) 2. *'The Sound of Music” (CBS-Fox) 3. *‘Pretty in Pink" (Paramount) 3. “The Music Man" (Warner) 4. **F-X" (HBO-Cannon) 4. '‘Alice in Wonderland” (Disney) 5. "Gung Ho" (Paramount) 5. "Jane Fonda's Low Impact Aerobic 6. “Wildcats" (Warner) Workout" (Karl-Lorimar) 7. "Runaway Train" (MGM-UA) 6. “ Alien" (CBS-Fox) 8. 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The Hitcher" (HBO-Cannon) Brought to you exclusively bv... ^l^&Center �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 30,1986 - Page 11 Helping the people in district is focus of McGregor campaign women in our district whose jobs depend on companies which sell to South Africa. If elected, McGregor has developed views on specific issues she says she will follow. "I would support a strong defense for America and a strong national security unlike our congressman who has opposed President Reagan on every different system including SDI (strategic defense initiatives or Star Wars)," she says. She feels securing government contracts in­ cluding defense contracts in the district is one of thc ways to improve local unemDlovmcnt. McGregor Wolpe "How will it help the people in my district?” is the question with which Jackie McGregor will approach each issue if elected to the 3rd District congressional seal. McGregor, 48, is again running on the Republican ticket to unseat incumbent Democrat Howard Wolpe in the 3rd Congres­ sional District, which covers the south half of Barry County. McGregor says she feels like a much stronger candidate in this campaign than she did in the 1984 congressional election. She says this is due mostly to her having worked as the chief administrator for the president's advisory council on education. She says this has given her experience at the federal level. Unemployment is thc key issue in this bat­ tle, says McGregor. During Wolpc’s time in office, 28 com­ panies have closed and over 5,000 jobs have been lost, she says. "Thc only place there has been an increase in jobs has been in the tri-county Lansing area." says McGregor. The Third District covers all of Eaton and Calhoun counties, part of Ingham and the southern half of Barry County. "I know specifically how I can create jobs for people in this district," she says. She has developed a five-point strategy to improve employment in this district: 1) have full-time staff members representing farmers, small business, business, industry, senior citizens, students, unemployments and thc un­ trained; 2) knowing capabilities of business and labor through an ongoing survey of changing job market; 3) making regular visits to district business and industries, networking contracts from federal government to private sector; 4) help on a regular basis with follow­ up on procurement for small business, back­ up for local procurement groups; and 5) a voting record that represents people who live and work here. McGregor says she feels Congressman Wolpe is not correctly representing lhe people in this district. "Our congressman has used office space to become a nationally-known activist on African affairs,” says McGrcgor."But this hasn't brought back one job in our district. He led thc charge for drastic sanctions against South Africa, overriding Reagan's veto and has really over-sanctioned our farmers. He cut off another foreign market for their grain exports. "He also sanctioned working men and She also says she would support a balanced budget amendment; would vote against rais­ ing income texes; would oppose sending tex dollars as foreign aid to countries that are anti­ American; would have a good record from the Veterans of Foreign Wars administration, United States Chamber of Commerce and other rating organizations to which business, industries and defense leaders go to when deciding to put a business in a congressional district. McGregor is the mother of three daughters — Jill, 25; Katy, 22; and Sara. 21 — and lives in Delta Township. Lansing in Eaton County. Wolpe stands by his record by Shelly Sulser and the Associated Press Voters in the Third Congressional District will declare the true winner in the battle of words Tuesday when they choose between Democratic incumbent Howard Wolpe and Republican Jackie McGregor for Congress. Wolpe, who has served as the district's congressman for the past eight years, stands firm on lhe issues while often referring to his past record. Despite various charges against Wolpe verbalized by his opponent, Wolpe remains unshakable in his views. McGregor, claiming that unemployment is the key issue in the fight for the 3rd District seat, "I don't think that success is a° accident," he said. "We live in hard-waking He got his political start as a member 0 the Kalamazoo City Commission. He and vibrant communities. "Our businesses are making the long climb back from the recession. Our workers are among some of ^ed two terms as a state representative. chest. Decker says she considers herself to be a longtime Democrat, even though she has not been known in party circles, and considers the Democratic Party to be more committed to "helping the citizens in our society.” Decker says that she chose to run because of disagreement with the Reagan administra­ tion’s policies. Henry contends that he should be re-elected because his record is known and proven. "Thc major issue that we've been talking about in the campaign, other than Contn aid." she says, "is protecting individual rights; making sure that when Congress goes to deal with thc federal budget deficit, (thc representative) is setting priorities on pro­ grams and looking at thc effect of cuts on thc 5th District.” She claims that she doesn't know what Henry's priorities are because he isn’t telling thc people during the campaign. “My priority is to preserve those programs which arc providing essential food, housing and medical care to individuals in lhe 5th District." she says. Henry counters that programs providing constituents with essential services have already been exempted from federal budget cuts as efforts to trim the deficit are made through thc Gramm-Rudman Act. Decker claims, however, lhat over the last six years, people have seen attempts by thc administration to cut Social Security. Medicare and Medicaid funding, to trim back on school lunch programs by "redefining what food” is, and attempts to cut housing. "What administration policies have caused is a decrease in the standard of living for too many citizens.” Decker says. "Twenty-five percent of thc nation s children are now living in poverty.” , Decker says thc federal government docsn t have thc revenue to create new programs, so Congress nust redefine existing programs to make sure they are targeted to thc people most in need. "If we could male savings, then we can create new programs." she continues, "but we don’t have the luxury of enough money to develop new programs." She adds that thc target should be to continue thc existing stan­ dard of living for thc needy and to take them out of poverty if possible. Henry, on the other hand, is targeting his “I've always been gratified by the bipartisan base of my political support," be agree with his stands. said. Wolpe sayS having a strong incumbent, .ov- James Blanchard, at lhe top of lhe ticket gives him a comfort zone lacking in the most skilled in the nation, and our Hastings Rotary Club P^t elections in the marginally Republican 3rd District. schools and universities, recognized as some of lhe best in the country, are training a whole new generation of students to take on the challenges of tomorrow...for me, that's Pancake Supper "He's doing very well in my area," olpe said. "This will be lhe first time that have run for office that I’ve received some what this campaign is all about The future. "We must forge public and private sector partnerships to foster economic development, and we must preserve federal tiolp at the top of the ticket." programs that make those partnerships possible," he said. He added that "first and Political trend of her own. She says that 3rd ^strict congressmen traditionally have had foremost, we need responsible federal to run twice to get elected. But his opponent McGregor, who lost 10 Wolpe 53-47 percent in 1984, points to a Wolpe spending policies. A prosperous future requires a strong fiscal foundation. We THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Serving from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. ■ HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA SQ50 Per Person himself lost to long-time tocumbent Garry Brown in 1976, then won. Wolpe, 46, bespectacled and rumpled, is low-key professional type who simply must get the federal deficit off our ’ backs.” Wolpe is a former political science professor at Western Michigan University, Proceeds to local non-profit institutions. occasionally long-winded deliveries are crammed with statistics and facts. Tickets available at... Jacobs • Cinder and Bosley Pharmacies • WBCH and from Rotary Club Members Wolpe has never drawn more than 56 specializing in African studies. He currently serves on the House Budget Committee, and percent in a district that tradionally voted Republican. Every Republican that has the House Foreign Relations Committee, challenged the incumbent has charged that Wolpe is too liberal for his constituents. chairing the sub-committee on Africa. (THIS IS A CLIP AND VOTE PAGE) , OB A REPUBLICAN says jobs have suffered during Wolpe's tenure. Twenty-eight companies have closed and over 5,000 jobs have been lost during Wolpe's time in office, McGregor claims, while Wolpe says the district has the lowest unemployment rate in the state. The 3rd District covers all of Eaton and Calhoun counties^ part of Ingham and the southern half of Barry County. Wolpe feels voters should return him to office because of ”my ability to work effectively in Congress with people across party lines, those that even have different views." He also feels his list of credits since taking office in 1978 is a plus. "There have been some very exciting economic development programs established that I directly initialed," Wolpe said. Rep. Paul B. Henry Jackie B. McGregor 5th District, Congress 3rd District, Congress Bill Lucas and Colleen Engler Leadership we can be proud of! Political newcomer challenges first-termer by Robert J. Johnston Even though Rep. Paul B. Henry, R-Grand Rapids, has only one term in the U.S. Con­ gress under his'belt, he is the veteran politi­ cian in the 5th District race. Henry, 44. is challenged by political newcomer Teresa S. Decker, 31, a Grand Rapids attorney running on lhe Democratic ticket. The nonh half of Barry County, in­ cluding the City of Hastings, is included in thc Sth District. Henry's well-heeled campaign spending of $120,000 dwarfs Decker's $25,000 campaign Wolpe says he keeps getting elected because a majority of 3rd District voters Put the Lucas team to work for you in Lansing! Henry Decker attention to helping Wetem Michigan build its economy. “The thing I’m very concerned about is the future of the economic infrastructure in the 5th District," he says. He notes that the district has a diverse economic base now which protects it from the wild swings of the national economy. He adds, however, that the 5th District lacks a good, strong graduate education program. A former college professor and member of the State Board of Education for four years, Henry says that he would like to continue his service on the House Education, Labor, Science and Technology Committee. The incumbent says that the local economic base would be aided by stronger foreign trade policies in which the administration responds to unfair trade practices. Henry says that he is not seeking changes in trade agreements, but favors automatic responses by the International Trade Commis­ sion (ITC) to unfair trade practices. Henry and Decker take opposite views on the abortion issue. Decker is in favor of the current abortion laws, while Henry is "pro­ life” and favors a human life amendment to the Constitution. Decker says that threats to the right to have an abortion will lead to threats against other rights. "The significant threats to thc (abortion) right are an attempt to eliminate (people’s) rights altogether.” she says. “If we had a human life amendment to the Constitution, then we could get into a whole range of ideas and proposals that limit a woman's right to choose when to bear a child.” Henry, on the other hand, is strongly against abortion and says that it is a Constitu­ tional issue. He says that if we erode the right to life, then we will erode other Constitutional rights. He favors a human life amendment if it would allow for exemptions, such as aborting a fetus known to be dead or if the birth would result in the death of the mother. “In the nation’s capital," he says, "there are two abortions for every live birth. Tragically, abortion is being used as birth control." Henry adds that while he was in the state legislature, he voted against using public money to pay for Medicaid abortions. Decker says that she is not against in­ dividual states setting th^ir own policies on spending public funds for abortions. But. she does not feel lhat a woman's right to have an abortion should depend on her economic status. Continu'd Next Paga State Sen. Jack Welborn Rep. Robert Bender Rep. Paid Wiegands 13th District 88th District 54th District REPUBLICAN The Courthouse Team! COUNTY COMMISSION Weldon O. Yeager Robert H. Cleland Secretary of State for Attorney General NAMES OF OFFICES VOTED FOR: REPUBLICAN i—Carolyn Coleman Carolyn G. Coleman DISTRICT 1 City of Hostings, plus Sec. 6 of Hastings Twp. Cathy Williamson ntwuumi BTiBrngwa TBWRMIPS ■V*.IUnAM>, HESTWUTOWXSHIFS \!G District 1 P. Rkhard Dean Metric* 2 0 0 Cathy WMaimon Districts Orrin Moore District 4 0 VOTE FOR NOT MOM THAN ONE 0WW~Y~«- ATTORNEY GENCTAL VOTE FOR NOT AtORE THAN ONI IWwrt CMao* CONeMWCMAL RWKWTTATTVI IN Sth Dlilrtcl congress r—Theodore McKelvey District 5 VOTt FOR NOT UO»E THAN ONE r—x Jack Wokorn l£j 13th District r—1 Ethel Boze lEf Districts Orvln Moore Rae Hoare Ethel Boze DISTRICT 4 Corlton. Woodland and Castleton Twp. DISTRICT 7 Proirievi'le ond Barry Twp.. plus o portion of Orangeville DISTRICT 6 Hope. Boltimore. Most of Orongeville I 0 i—i Robert Bonder 1^2 BBth District Rae Hoare District 7 0 Paul HlUegondi 54th District 0 CWy Smith Rutland Trustee 0 Barbara DsmosachoBe Justice* of the Supreme Court Patricia Hartnafte VOTE FOR NOT MOM THAN TWO Gary Frisk ft Cynthia HaMosttan 0 Robert Crtfflo AC Tame, Mailman Judge of the Court of Appeal* NCMBEM of tw board of TRUSTIES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNTVOTS FTT von for no> more ihan two Hudgins Dolores Cook Cyril Gregorichs VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN TWO Theodore R. McKelvey DISTRICT 5 Johnstown. Maple Grove. Assyria, ond a small portion of Village of Nashville CHARTER TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE Cindy Smith David Sawyer Elizabeth Hardy Elizabeth Weaver Paid for by the Borry County Republican Commitlee. P.O. Box 22, Hastings. Michigan 49058 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 30,1986 Henry, Decker, continued from page 11 Women, families and child care are of particular interest to the challenger. She says that government child care pro­ grams must be targeted to women most in need, where a potential wage earner is unable to work because she cannot get child care. "The American family can no longer he defined as a twoparent family," she says. "Many children arc raised by a single pareni. We’ve got to help that single parent to work by providing safe and adequate — ELECT — Clarence E. House Rutland Charter Township TRUSTEE REPUBLICAN TICKET Paid for by Committee to Elect Clarence E. Hause Trustee. 1401 Ottawa Trail, Hastings, Michigan child care." On another issue, Henry says that he has been endorsed by the Michigan Farm Bureau and has worked with farmers so lhat he understands their pro­ blems. He says that he helped the north half of the district get disaster aid after the recent flood damage, particularly the fruit and vegetable farmers who arc not covered by other federal support programs. "Farmers have a major longrange problem," he ays. "Thc cost of farm programs is escalating, but thc situation is not improving." Henry says that one aid to farmers would be to recapture thc export market, which is another foreign trade issue. Decker sees thc farm crisis as part of a failure of lhe ad­ ministration lo deal with farm­ ing problems. She says that first thc administration didn't have a farm policy, then when it developed a farm policy, it was ineffective at getting assistance to thc farmer most in need. "The programs al the federal level have not been successful in getting aid to those farmers living and working on a family farm," she says, "and that’s mostly what we have in Western Michigan." Decker has been a member of thc Grand Rapids law firm of Varnum, Riddering. Schmidt and Howlett in Grand Rapids for six years. Re-Elect DICK DEAN County Commissioner RUTLAND • IRVING HASTINGS TOWNSHIPS Your vote is very important to Dick Dean. He believes that he has a record of experience and a positive attitude that qualify him to continue serving as your com­ missioner. He recently passed a full physical examination so that you know he Is healthy and vig­ il orous. enabling him to put his full energies into the job. Dick recognizes that the county has many needs Including road patrols, an improved jail and courthouse. He also knows that the county must stay within its budget. His record proves that he can make common sense choices to find solutions to county problems. Vote for DICK DEAN, Republican for Barry Co. Commissioner, District 3 Paid for by Dick Dean Re-election Committee, 1187 Oglmas, Hastings The COURT OF APPEALS needs JUDGE WEAVER’S *11 years' experience as Probate Juvenile-Trial Judge • 21 years' experience as an attorney • Common Sense Approach to dealing with crime in our society and delay in our Courts When Judge Vincent J. Brennan retired from lhe Michigan Court of Appeals in 1985. he remarked lhat thc most difficult aspect of service on lhe appellate bench deals with probate/juvenile (abuse /neglect) jurisdiction. Yet there are NO members of that court with probate/juvenile experience. JUDGE ELIZABETH WEAVER is the ONLY candidate with probate/juvenile experience. - ENDORSEMENTS • Former Governor William G. Milliken • Former Chief Justice Mary S. Coleman • Kent County Judge John P. Steketec. former Presidin' of National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges • Michigan Farm BureAi (Agripac) • Police Officers Association of Michigan • Over 100 Michigan probate/juvenile. district and circuit judges, prosecutors and sheriffs • Michigan Women’s Campaign Fund • Michigan Fraternal Order of Police • For the Primary numerous newspapers including: • Traverse City Record-Eagle • Baltic Creek Enquirer • The Muskegon Chronicle • Thc Saginaw News • The Detroit News • Kalamazoo Gazette • Barry County Bar Asswiation • Former Probatc'Juvcnilc Judge Richard N. Loughrin • MaryRuth Loughrin • Howard and Kathryn Ferris • Marc Squier "Weaver is a fine choice for Court of Appeals." Three commission seats being contested Williamson, Gordon seek District Two county board seat P. Richard Dean Cathy Williamson Incumbent Republican Cathy Williamson and Democrat James Gordon, both of Mid­ dleville, arc seeking election Nov. 4 to a two year term to represent District 2 on thc Barry County Board of Commissioners. District 2 is comprised of Thomapple and Yankee Springs townships. Williamson. 43, of 9550 Green Lake Rd., Middleville has served on the county board since 1985. Gordon. 44. of 704 W. Main St., is a former county commissioner who served six years on thc board. Gordon was first elected to the board in 1978. He ran unopposed in 1980 and then defeated Williamson in 1982 but did not seek reelection when his term expired in '84. Gor­ don was not on the ballot as a candidate in the August primary, but won a spot on the general election ballot with 15 write in votes. A Realtor for Buehler Realty of Grand Rapids. Williamson is seeking reelection because “I enjoy serving. "I have found it to be a rewarding ex­ perience working with people with positive at­ titudes,” said Williamson. “I have gained ex­ perience serving and learning on many com­ mittees and boards." Gordon is a self-employed investor and also is associated with Creative Communications (videos) in Nishville. He said he is seeking James Gordon Williamson said that even if both millage proposals are approved, thc cost would be less than 50 cents per week for a property owner with a $50,000 home. Gordon, commenting on his support of the two millage proposals, said "this is consistent with the long range capital planning, of which I have (for so long a time) long been an ad­ vocate. I was instrumental in developing some ’capital budget* and ‘capital planning' con­ cepts while serving as (former) finance chairman." He also said “thc two ballot questions point out the need for county government to con­ tinue to look for longer term solutions to county problems. This should be done via a •planning process' by all county (and local) government agencies and bodies." Both Williamson and Gordon have been ac­ tive in their community. She has been active with the Middleville Women's Reading Club and has served as its president. With the Red Cross, she has chaired the blood bank and is a five gallon donor. Williamson, a member of St. Augustine Church, also has been busy in school and church activities. She serves as director on the Grand Rapids Real Estate Board. ........ iirt ^ vni have Williamson and her husband, Don, («,! children: Mindy, 23i Don. 21. Sure?' - wish ---------|# ind |7 election ----------------because "I to getv-.L back into local, county government in an active role. Gordon, who is single, has been active with "I believe the county is moving in some (he American Cancer Society; as treasurer of positive ways and would like to contribute, Emmanuel Episcopal Church; as an officer of again." said Gordon. “I have enjoyed thc 1U, thc Lincoln ___ Ski Club ... in Grand Rapids: „ with many facets of the commissioner opailioa an*, -fundraising for EBI Breakthru; and walkathon working with many of those in puMic service. coordinator for the March of Dimes. 1 believe my six years as a commissioner. jnd He previously held elective office as a especially as thc finance chairman, will equip trusty on the Middleville Village Council for me for the position." one year; served on thc Thornapple Township Williamson said if she is reelected her goals Planning Commission for two years and was a will be the same as they were two yean ago. member of the Middleville Housing with economic development being a prime Commission. goal. "Since joining in the Calhoun-Bany Growth Alliance, we have been able to receive federal and state funds for our county. This makes it possible to hire a specialist (for economic development). Personnel and thc classification committees are other areas of special interest," said Williamson, who has been elected secretary of the growth alliance. Gordon’s goals, if elected, are "to serve in many similar capacities as I did from 1978-84." He said he is interested in develop­ ing a goal setting planning process for the P. Richard Dean, incumbent Republican, board of commissioners. and Forest J. Foley, Democrat, are vying for Other goals, Gordon said, are to encourage election to the District 3 seat on the Barry a "planning process” in all county depart­ County Board of Commissioners. ments and agencies; to encourage more District three includes Irving, Rutland and education and training opportunities for all Hastings townships, except for section six of local public officials, but particularly at thc Hastings Township. county level; and to develop "co-operative” Dean, 59, of 1187 Ogimas, is a retired in­ processes between all county (and state) agen­ dustrial representative for Republic Steel Co. cies and between all local units of government Foley, 67, of 6105 Chief Noonday Rd. is a within Barry County. retired Rutland Township supervisor. Two countywide issues will be decided by Dean has served on thc county board three voters on Nov. 4 and both Williamson and different times, from 1966-67, 1981-82 and Gordon said they support thc proposed 1985 to present. millages: a proposal for .71 mills for five If reelected Dean said, his goals are the years to make thc county courthouse accessi­ ••many needs in the county, such as the ble to lhe handicapped and provide funds to sheriff’s department, road patrol, jail, cour­ repair and improve the structure; and a pro­ thouse and on and on. They need to be ad­ posal for *4-mill for five years to improve and dressed, but they must be within the budget. maintain Chajlton Park. My experience has to be a big plus for the "I think it is important that our courts are county. accessible to thc handicapped." said William­ “I just had my annual physical and my doc­ son. "With the reduction of revenue sharing, tor said I am in good health." said Dean. "I the added millage seems to be the answer." feel this is very important because this means Regarding Charlton Park, she said, "the that 1 have the time and will do the job. I also collection of day to day artifacts — the fourth feel very postive about Barry County — no largest in the state — needs to be maintained negatives on my part.” properly. We have a valuable asset that can Foley has been active in township and coun­ bring economic development to our county. ty affairs since 1961 until his retirement in With additional funding, we may have a better May, 1984, except for three years during that opportunity for grants." lime period. District 3 race pits Dean against Foley — Traversa City Record-Eagle July 1986 "All four (candidates) are well- qualified. One is clearly the class of the field, though, ZABETH A. and she is WEAVER. ELI­ a probate­ juvenile judge for Leelanau County." — Battle Creek Enquirer October 1986 Elect Probate—Juvenile Judge Elizabeth A. Weaver — to the — COURT OF APPEALS Paid for by Weaver for Court of Appeals. P.O Box 384. Glen Arbor. Ml 49636. (6I6) 334-3340 Easy to cut, lasting. Make your own porch enclosures, storm windows and doors. Reduce your heat bills DRAFT FREE pflOTECT,ON for y°ur home. Winter comfort at a low; |qw cosi WAflP BROS. Chicago. wesi PlorWj (n p^s since 1924 Take ibis ad to your Lumber or Haraws n..iw Be sure you get full weght. long lattrng toc7Lb?/7n-O-GLASS' Accept no SuOStitutez sua"’v Only 73? Forest Foley He served as township and county super­ visor from 1961-67. He was Rutland Township supervisor and assessor from 1970-84. Foley said his goals, if elected to thc county board, are "a balanced budget and a more responsible manner of the administration of county business — regardless of thc time it takes.” Concerning thc two county millage pro­ posals. Dean said he supports both of them, while Foley declined to disclose how he stands on thc issues. Dean said he supports thc .71 mills request for five years to make the county courthouse accessible to the handicapped and provide funds to repair and improve the historic struc­ ture because "it is needed." Regarding, his support of thc U-mill for five years to improve and maintain Charlton Park. Dean said the park "is a great asset to lhe county.” Foley, in comments regarding the millage proposals, said "at this stage of thc game I feel it is in the hands of thc electors when they go to thc polls to express their pleasure or displeasure with the existing county commis­ sioners as to their budgeting of county funds, asking for thc new millages and the hand’ing of county business. "The polls is where I will express mine,” Foley said. Dean said he is seeking reelection because "I am proud to live in Barry County. I enjoy working with people. With my background in business and government. I feel that I am qualified to serve and meet thc needs of Barry County. I think this should be done with dignity even while under stress or in an unpleasant situation." Foley is seeking a county board scat because "I am interested in the betterment and efficient administration of our county government." He also cites his government experience of "operating a balanced budged under the uniform budget and accounting laws, tax laws and state and federal statutes lhat govern township and county governments." Dean is a former justice of thc peace and a former township supervisor. He also has serv­ ed on the social service board and local board of education. Community activities for Dean have includ­ ed Rotary. Lions (past member). Masonic Lodge, Shrine, Algonquin Lake Association's past president. Barry County School Board, cooperative extension service and a leader of 4-H. He is a member of thc First Presbyterian Church. Dean also has been affiliated with thc Michigan Sheriff s Association and is active with the Republican Party including service on the county executive comminee. He and wife. Pauline, have a grown son. Alan R. Dean. Foley currently serves on thc Advisory Council of the Southcentral Michigan Com­ mission on Aging. He also holds a Level 3 certification from the state of Michigan for assessing and appraisal of property. He and his wife Bethel, have two grown children: Gary L. Foley and Sharon E. Curtiss. Kiel and Boze face off in Sixth District county board contest 1 Paul Kiel Voters in the townships of Hope, Baltimore and most of Orangeville will be deciding Nov. 4 whether to elect incumbent Democrat Paul Kiel or Republican Ethel Boze to a two year term on thc Barry County Board of Commissioners. The District six seat they are seeking does not include the southwest portion of Orangeville Township. Kiel, 70. of 4327 Harmony. Shelbyville, a former chairman of thc county board for two terms, has served as a county commissioner since 1978. Boze. 54, a housewife who resides at 2890 E. Sager Rd.. Hastings, is making her first bid for a county commission scat. Kiel is retired from his postion of work­ ing for UAW Vice President Nelson Jack Ed­ wards in Detroit. If re-elected. Kiel said his goals arc "to sec something done with thc property tax.” Other goals are "continued support for the Commis­ sion on Aging and expanded economic development so that we can provide more jobs." Boze said “as a freshman on thc board I have a lot to learn." Regarding goals, she stated. "I intend to work well with thc other commissioners, and attend all meetings of both thc township and county. "I have the time, health and energy to devote to thc job. But most of all t will do thc Ethel Boze best of my ability to represent the people," she said. Concerning thc two county millage pro­ posals that will be on the general election ballot. Kiel said "I am in favor to make the courthouse accessible to the handicapped, but not the full renovation at this time.” The proposal asks foi .71 mills for five years to make thc county courthouse accessi­ ble to thc handicapped and provide funds to repair and improve the historic structure. Kiel said he supports the proposal for ■A-mill for five years to improve and maintain Chariton Park. "From an economic standpoint it would br­ ing more tourists into the county, therefore providing more jobs that arc so scarce now,” he said. Boze declined to comment on how she stands on thc millage proposal issues. "Thc opportunity has been given for thc voters to decide these millage issues. I don't feel that I should interfere or influence them with my opinions," she said. Keil said he is seeking reelection because "I believe I can continue to make Barry County and my District 6 a better place to live. By serving on thc Economic Development Com­ mission uf thc county. I can put forth my ef­ forts for more jobs." Boze said she is seeking thc post because "I have lived in Barry County all my life. I’ve been interested in county government for a long time. I believe I can work well for my constituents. I will stand up for what I believe in." Kiel is treasurer for the Southcentral Com­ mission on Aging and hdps raise funds for the Barry County Commission on Aging. He is active in the Gun Lake Lions Club and Gun Lake Snowmobile Club. His children are all married: Keith Kiel. Dennis Kiel. Kay Ann K.cl, Joan Read and David Farrand. He has eight grandchildren and a great-grandson. Kiel s wife Helen died several months ago Boze is vice chairman of the county social C" b?'"J “|S“ “ ,hc cBairperson of the Ban? County Concerned Taxpayers and is a member of the Michigan Women for SS^aLS*J?!'1.Shc *“ i"slr""*nlal in br­ inging the Michigan State Police to Barry County Bore and her husband. DouglaZ hare three grown children: Lynn Ruprreht Maxine Shafer and Starlynd Brach. P 8 �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, October 30,1966- Page 13 4 candidates unopposed for county board; all support proposals Four Republican candidates — incumbents Carolyn Coleman, Theodore McKelvey and Rae M. Hoare and newcomer Orvin Moore — are running without opposition for seats on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The two year terms of all seven commis­ sioners expire at tlie end of the year. (See separate articles on the contested races). Carolyn Coleman. 58. of 109 W. State Rd.. Hastings, is seeking reelection to the District 1 scat which represents the city of Hastings and section six of Hastings Township. Theodore McKelvey. 56, a farmer who resides at 5050 Maple Grove Rd., Hastings, is again thc candidate for District 5 which en­ compasses Maple Grove. Assyria and Johnstown townships, plus a small section of lhe village of Nashville. Rae Hoare. of 10944 Houvener Rd., Delton, is making another bid for reelection to the District 7 position which serves Prairieville and Barry townships plus the southwest portion of Orangeville Township. Orvin H. Moore, 35, a farmer and equip­ ment dealer who lives at 7551 N. Hager Rd.. Nashville, is seeking election to District 4 which includes Carlton, Woodland and Castleton townships, except for a small por­ tion of the village of Nashville. Moore defeated incumbent Republican Richard P. Landon in the August primary. GOALS Coleman was first elected to the county board in 1973 and continued as a commis­ sioner until 1978. She decided to serve again in 1983 and has remained on the board since then. Of goals in the next two years, she said * ‘the 1987-88 board of commissioners will need to examine all its programs carefully. As further cuts will have to be made. The method of ser­ vice deliveries must studied, priorities citizens less strenuous access to thc buildingIt would enable the sheriffs officers to pro* vide increased security during circuit court trials and would provide for thc opening of the thrid floor (currently an attic). “The third floor would provide space for public/govemmental boards and commissions that all citizens need. The heating system *s well as the outside of the courthouse will receive needed repair. The passage of this millage would allow us to keep our historic courthouse, provide for needed repairs, add some space and enable accessibility by all to established that will protect lhe citizens ot thc county. Innovative methods will have lo be found in order not to cut needed county programs." McKelvey, who has served on the county board since January 1. 1982, said "the pre­ sent board of commissioners have worked well together. We have worked to improve county government in many ways and im­ prove the efficiency of county services and programs. The new position of county coor dirut or will improve overall efficiency ano benefit all departments. We will continue to improve such things as law enforcement and through economic development bring new jobs into Barry County.” Hoare, whose county board tenure spans from 1975-80 and from 1982 to the present, said “county survival” is her number one goal. “I don’t think the general public is aware of the full impact of the loss of revenue sharing, a tax tribunal decision and other unexpected expenditures have had on county resources. It is imperative that those elected be very careful in the selection of the priorities given to the available funds." she said. "During the past two years. I've had the opportunity to work with some of thc state lawmakers on certain bills. And I realize how important it is for commissioners to be aware of certain pending bills so they can unite with others across the state and often make a dif­ ference in the outcome of that bill. "These are a couple of items I feel strongly about and have been working with Rep. Bender on trying to have bills introduced early next year. Then with a lot of work, we might get them passed. I think they could be helpful to many people," said Hoare. Moore, who was defeated in thc last county board election when he sought a county com­ mission seat and has served four years on the Castellon Township board of review, said his main goal "is to work together with ocher county officials. We have a long hard road ahead of us and we all have to tighten our belts." COUNTY COURTHOUSE MILLAGE Carolyn Cowmen Coleman, McKelvey, Hoare and Moore said they support the two county millages that are on the Nov. 4 election ballot: .71 mills for five years to make the county courthouse ac­ cessible to the handicapped and provide funds to repair and improve the historic structure; and '4 mill for five years to improve and maintain Charltor. Park. Of the courthouse millage, Coleman said it ••would allow the handicapped access to thc courthouse. It would further enable older their governmental building." she said. McKelvey said he supports the proposed millage because “the county is going to need more room eventually for its programs. This will be an expensive project to be done in the future. Thc old courthouse can serve us well in the meantime and needs to be updated and benefit everyone.” McKelvey said. Hoare remarked, "As I have said before, I have worried about the lack of compliance with thc handicapped accessibility law. The fact that our courthouse was an historical building bought us a lol of time, but that ex­ cuse has run out. "The lawsuits the county could incur as the result of our non-compliance could, very con­ ceivably. cost the county more than the renovation. And where would that money come from?" she asked. "I don’t think the average Barry County citizen realizes how many long hard hours the finance committee has been putting in. trying to stretch the rapidly shrinking dollars available to meet the ever increasing demands placed on the county income," said Hoare. Moore said funds from the millage "would do several badly needed items to lhe cour­ thouse. The roof has to be repaired or there will be more structural damage than there already is. The courthouse is long overdue the capability to accommodate the handicapped. "This project alone is very costly, but has to be done or it can cost the county much more in legal fees and settlements. "There is also some remodeling included in this millage which will make better use of lhe building rather than just sitting idle." said The term‘representative’ means living with the people who are counting on me.” Rae Hove Diana McIntyre HOME ECONOMIST HOME­ MAKERS SCHOOL Thursday, November 6 CENTRAL AUDITORIUM, HASTINGS It’s all No Tickets to Buy TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT — Bosley Pharmacy • Felpausch Hastings Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Music Center • Hastings True Value Hardware Free door prizes, including bags of groceries a weekend Getaway for ♦vun at the Amway Grand Plaza, and dozens of other great gifts! A free ooodie bag for each person attending which includes a free cookbook and money saving coupons! WBCH is proud to present the 4th annual Homemakers School with Home Economist Diana McIntire preparing delicious recipes from appetizers to main dishes and desserts. The fun beoins at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 6th at Central Auditorium in Hastings. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m.! This year we are encouraging each person attending to bring along at least onei cani of canned goo^s or a small toy to be donated to Love Inc. for Christmas basket distribution in Barry County! We hope you II attend! Orvin Moore Without you, there* no Way. 1220 AM ONCE AGAIN, LET'S SEND OUR BEST u S. CONGRESSMAN PAUL HENRY REPUBLICAN BARRY AREA UNITED WAY years betorc 1 was even aware there was a Charlton Park." she said. "If all of thc people could have thc ex­ perience of seeing what is there — thc wealth of artifacts, thc very unique setting in that lovely valley beside thc river, not to mention the actual value to thc county in cold cash as well as to future generations. I think they would support this millage also." said Hoare. Moore explains "thc '4 mill would raise about three-fourths thc amount of revenue needed for lhe park The money has to come from somewhere and thc county does not have the money. This (millage) would be close to making the park self sustaining financially." employees improved. "Although the handicapped and safety issues are our main concern, the project will While many Congressmen choose to relocate homes and families to Washington, I’ve found that I can be a stronger voice for the people of West Michigan by living here. After all, as your U.S. Congressman, my job is representing you in Washington—not representing Washington to you. Your donation helps more than 35 local agencies in Barry County. Charlton Park. A quarter of a mill will enable the park to continue to grow." said Coleman. McKelvey notes that "passage of the '4 mill for Charlton Park will help thc park qualify for grants to improve thc park and help make it self supporting. Because of thc loss of federal funding to thc county, thc park needs more than ever to become self supporting." Hoare said she intends to vole yes on the Charlton Park proposal. She says "I would guess and bet I’m not too far off that half of Barry County citizens have never been to the park. They may have traveled all over thc USA and even to foreign countries but have not visited what is in their own backyard! "1 know I had lived in Barry County for 17 kept in good condition. All our programs should be available to the handicapped. "Safety is another big factor." he said. "The elevator will eliminate the problem of people falling on the stairs. Security for prisoners on trial will be much improved, a big help to the sheriffs department. The cost of utilities of heating and cooling will be greatly reduced and comfort for the public and Moore. Theodore McKelvey CHARLTON PARK MILLAGE In support of the Charlton Park millage, oleman said thc park "has the potential to be . economic benefit to Barry County citizens. Jypends most of its money locally and draws from outside of thc county. Charlton Park needs a sound financial for many reasons: to properly care for its collections; to develop further opportunities to eutibit the collections; to be able to develop °wer sources of income: to be able to market '-narlton Park: to maintain its efforts to show ow heritage to future citizens. *"We “ individuals try to make the most of Jhe resources we have. Barry County, through •he generosity of Mr. (Irving) Charlton and countless others, has a special resource in Paid for by the Henry for Congress Committee 100.1 Stereo FM The PAST has a FUTURE when you SUPPORT CHARLTON PARK! WBCH urges your stewardship in preserving the priceless collection of ar­ tifacts - the fourth largest in Michigan. This asset belongs to the people of Barry County. We all share in the responsibility for preserving it for future generations.WBCH RADIO �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 30,1966 Annual Saxon-Panther rivalry closes out grid campaign by Steve Vedder Spectators will be advised to wear gloves to save their fingernails from being chewed to pieces. In the teams' last four meetings thc games have been decided in thc last four minutes by a single touchdown and this Friday's HastingsDelton shootout promises to be another nailbiter. Delton has never beaten the Saxons in any of the previous seven meetings, but starting in 1982 with thc "Snow Bowl," the Panthers and Saxons have engaged in some down-tothe-wire thrillers. Last year, for instance. Hastings needed an 18-yard Mike Kaminski pTnthere'ldV'11' l:M "ma'n'n« ,o “P Two years ago Hastings' Bruce Hoffman scored a pair of touchdowns, the second com­ ing on a 4-yard dash with less than three minutes left to give the Saxons a 14-7 win In 1983. the Saxons' Dave Kensington scored from lhe two-yard line on fourth down of the third overtime and Paul Tomes added the extra point as Hastings won 13-12. In 1982 in thc snow at Johnson Field. Louie Burroughs’ 5-yard run with four minutes left handed the Saxons a 7-0 win. Both Hastings Coach Jeff Simpson and Delton mentor Rob Heethuis said the 1986 meeting could produce the same wild results. CHEERING A WINNER! Melissa Schreiner was one of nearly 50 girls who participated in the YMCA Youth Coun­ cil Cheerleading Clinic. The girls, in grades third through sixth, perform­ ed cheers learned from the Hastings High School cheerleaders at last Friday’s HastingsAlbion football game. Hastings’ Troy Burch (1) bulls his way for an extra yard In last Friday’s win over Albion. The Saxons try to make It three straight this week when they host Delton. Sports • • • at a glance Ok Steve Vedder Devil’s Night Being that it's going to be Halloween, strange things are bound to happen. Sure as Charley Brown should stay out of pumpkin patches, Halloween is the one night a year when anything Becomes possible. With all the spooks and creatures of the night prowling about, the improbable is transformed into the probable, the unlikely becomes lhe likely. Not just in real life, mind you, but in the sports world too. Now. without mentioning specifics — thc reason for that becoming obvious later — let's take thc example of two covens of youngsters we'll call the Ghosts and Gobbi ins. It seems whenever thc Ghosts meet the Gobbi ins, say, on a football field, the Ghosts always seem to come out on top. However it happens, and it happens a new way every fall, the Ghosts have always found a way to starve off thc Gobbi ins. It's almost like the Ghosts, who live in thc county's largest city, have some sort of almost supernatural hex over the Gob­ bi ins, who dwell in a smaller town just a dozen miles down the road. Thc Ghosts, in fact, have never lost to thc Gobblins in thc seven times the mor­ tal enemies have met before. But let's get something straight: It's not like thc Gobblins just rattle their chains and roll over when they play the Ghosts. As a matter of fact, several times over thc past seven years the Gob­ blins have had the Ghosts all but shaking in their sheets only to have the Ghosts slip away. Take four yean ago, for instance. The teams battled to a virtual standstill for 44 minutes in snow and sub-freezing temperatures colder than a witches' behind. And then just when it seemed like the game would end a draw, thc Ghosts scored a touchdown and won. Three yean ago the Gobblins literacy had thc Ghosts beaten. After playing through regulation time tied 6-6. the Gobblins scored a touchdown in the third overtime and then forced the Ghosts to their fourth and final down on their possession. But somehow the Ghosts scored a touchdown, and when the subsequent extra point sailed through thc crossbars, thc Gobblins were foiled again. Two years ago the tale was so much the same it was eery. Thc game was tied 7-7 and headed into another overtime when with less than three minutes left, thc Ghosts' tailback sneaked through thc Gobblm defense for the game winner. Last year was yet another in a long line of tearjerkers. Thc Gobblins had that game won too, leading 9-6 with less than two minutes to go. But lhe Gobblins'slippery quarterback faded back for a desperation pass, found nobody open, and starting legging it for the goal line. He sidestepped one player, broke another tackle, and dove headlong into the end zone to break the Gobblins' heart one more time. Ah, but this year brings the ancient holiday of Halloween and that could make all the difference to the Gobblins' fortunes. Some hexes could very well end while new ones begin. This could be the year that the Gob­ blins rise up and devour the Ghosts. The Gobblins, whose leader is a fine young coach, score points quicker than a dropped crystal ball shatters. Their defense is stingier than an old witch. Of course, it's not like the Ghosts don't have their share of talent too. Forget the whammy they have over thc Gobblins. the Ghosts also have an im­ proved defense and an offense which covers more ground than a dozen 80-pound pumpkins. But it's Halloween and this is the year when the Gobblins might spring an upset. What's that, you ask? You think it's risky for certain people to be going against the GI Kists and their fans? No problem. My broom is outside ready for a quick getaway. The Hastings junior varsity football lean defeated Albion last Thursday 22-6. It was the first win of the season for the junior Saxoo. Jack Hobcrt teamed up with Mike Johru^ on a 45 yard touchdown pass at the end oftffe first quarter to put the Saxons ahead 6-0. Then with only 12 seconds left in the second quarter Hobert found Mike Wright open for a 6 yard touchdown pass to put the Saxons up 12-0. After trading possessions to begin the se­ cond half, the Saxon offense drove down to the Albion 2 yard line. With fourth and eleven Jack Hobert drilled a 28 yard field goal to make the score 15-0. Rich Sunior snapped the ball. Brandon Wilder was the holder. The scoring was capped off for Hastings with a thrilling 68 yard interception for a ;< Past results 1985 — Hastings 14, Delton 4) 1984 — Hastings 14, Delton 7 1983 — Hastings 13, Delton 12 OOvartMiwU. 1982 1981 1980 1979 — — - Hastings 7, Delton 0 Hastings 20, Delton 14 Hastings 26, Delton O Hastings 31, Delton^ /Si •'?£%■« S.i? , . '■Zaw i >, ?’ [ Sports j touchdown by Mason Christianson. Hobert converted the extra point. Albion later scored on a short run at time ran out. The Saxons again enjoyed a productive, of­ fensive night fouling 260 yards. 140 rushing. 120 passing. Mike Johnson caught 3 passes for 59 yards. Defensively the Saxons phyed their best game of the season. Leading lhe charge were: Todd Gould 16 tackles, Murphy II, Dan Hubbell 8 and Hobert, McKay, Teske, Fouty, Lenz, Sunior. and Tim DeMott 7. The secon­ dary of Daryl Pyle, Jim and Dave Clouse also phyed the finest game. Recovering fumbles were: Hobert. Lenz, Gould and Murphy. The season record now stands at 1-5-1 with the season finale at Delton this Thursday. Saxon freshmen defeat Albion The freshmen football team defeated Albion last Thursday evening 24-16. Teddy Armour opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 6 yard run up lhe middle for 6 points. Brian Turnbull caught a Jamie Murphy pass for thc 2 point conversion to tie the score at 8-8. Jamie Murphy scored the Saxons' second touchdown in the third quarter to tie the score again at 14-14. Armour added the final touchdown on a 9 yard run with 2 minutes left in the game to give the Saxons their 3rd victory. Brian Turnbull lead the Saxon defense with 10 tackles, followed by Tim Cruttenden and Kirk Ziegler with 7 tackles each. Scott Chip- man intercepted a Wildcat pass late in the 4th quarter to set up the winning touchdown. "This was a big win for us, to come from behind and pull it out at the last minute... what a thirll!” commented Coach Laurence Christopher. "These are great kids and it’s nice to end the season with a exciting game like this one" added Christopher. "These kids showed a lot of character com­ ing back like that in the 2nd half, it’s been a great year, and this is a nice way to close it out" commented assistant coach Jeff Thornton. Hastings last freshmen game scheduled with Delton was cancelled as Delton could not field 11 players at the freshmen level. Saxon boys 8th, girls 13th at regional Seventh graders lose to Delton Thc Hastings seventh grade basketball team lost to Delton 27-19 in the championshio game of the Hastings tournament. H Kris Cain led the Saxons with 6 points and Chris Solmes added 4. All-Leaguers "Wc look forward to playing Hastings; they'll be ready for us. We're well aware that they are a good team. Hastings has an ex­ cellent offense and it'll be up to our defense to slop them." Actually, both teams have top-flight of­ fenses. Delton has scored 82 points in its last two games and 198 for the season, an average of 24.7 per contest. Delton is led by junior quarterback Tim Leto and also possesses a trio of fine running backs in Gary White, Scott Smith and Ric Blcsch. Thc Panthers nearly captured a KVA title, but heartbreaking losses on successive weeks to eventual co-champs Paw Paw (12-0) and Galesburg (20-15) dimmed thc team's season. Hastings, meanwhile, is looking for its third straight win of the year and eighth straight over Delton. The Saxons played what Simp­ son called their best overall effort of the year last Friday in a 28-12 win over Albion. Thc win tied the Saxons for fourth place with the Wildcats. Elsewhere in Barry County this Friday, Middleville (4-4 overall. 4-3 league) enter­ tains rival Wayland. Maple Valley (5-3, 4-2) hosts Kalamazoo Christian. Lakewood (1-7, 0-6) travels to Ionia. Saxon Jayvee team knocks off Wildcats with 22-6 score Heather Prucha (34) of Hastings tries to get a shot away despite the ef­ forts of two Marshall players in the Saxons 60-48 loss to the Skins. Hastings senior Wayne Oom qualified for thc state cross country meet for a second straight year, but the Saxon team could finish only eighth at last weekend's regional meet. The Saxon girls team finished 13th. Oom, who last week won the Twin Valley meet, ran a 16:07 to finish second to Ken Wolters of Hudsonville, who ran a 16:00.5. Hastings’ Chuck Robinson finished 25th (17:12), Rob Stroh (17:49) was 62nd, Mark Lester was 64th (17:52) and Rob Trowbridge (18:08) was 75th. For the Hastings girls, the top five placers were Timmi Watson. Debbi Dukes, Sara Sweetland. Melinda Hare and Evy Vargas. Members of the Hastings soccer team which either were elected to the ai, league team or were honorable mention: (front row left to right) Ben Hawkins Chris Tracy, and Pete Hauschlld (back row) Mark Carlson. Scott Turnbull and Joel Lenz. The team finished with an 8-3-2 record. Hastings (4-4) is in the same situation it was a year ago. needing a win to break the .500 mark for the third straight reason. Thc surprising Panthers, however, are a radically different outfit from a year ago. After struggling through a winless 1985 cam­ paign. Delton has regrouped to win five of its eight contests and finish third in thc KVA. The Panthers could be primed for their firstever win over thc Saxons in a season-ending series which began in 1979. Though it's a cliche, both coaches know records are all but tossed out thc window in this game. “It's just the way thc cards have fallen." says Simpson of thc fierce cross-county rivalry. "Last year Delton should have won thc game. We phyed an awful sloppy tame. "Delton has always been pumped up (or us. This year I think they have the best team they've had in thc last 7-10 years. They’re go­ ing to be a very formidable foe for us." Heethuis says 1986 has already been a season of firsts — such as Delton's first win over Kalamazoo Hackett — and beating Hastings would cap off lhe year neatly. "It started off that Hastings always had thc better teams, but there have always been close games when we play," notes Heethuis. League-leader Marshall downs Saxons 60-48 First Ace Vern Bowman of Hastings aced Riverbend's No. 8 on the spring nine last week. Bowman aced the 150-yard, par-3 No. 8 with a 6-iron. State-ranked and Twin Valley leader Mar­ shall jumped to an early lead and then fended off a late Hastings rally to down the Saxons 60-48 Tuesday night. Trailing by as many as 12 points, the Sax­ ons. behind Julie Dimmers’ 6 points, dosed the gap to 42-36 at the 5:38 mark of the third quarter before the Redskins (9-1 league, 13-2 overall) used their zone press to cause several Hastings turnovers. Hastings trailed 17-11 at the end of one quarter and 32-21 at thc half. Hastings hit 47 percent (18-of-38) of its field goal attempts and 70 percent (12-of-17) from the line. But 20 turnovers, poor reboun­ ding and defensive play ended thc chances for a Saxon upset, said coach Ernie Strong. "Marshall is a good team with a very good record and we shouldn’t hang our head too low because of the loss." said Strong. Hastings is now 5-10 overall and 3-7 in the Twin Valley The Saxons play Ionia tonight and travel to Lakeview On Nov. 4. Dawn Archer, Julie Dimmers and Heather Prucha each had 10 points to lead Hastings Nicole Ross came off the bench to score 9 Hastings, which only had 25 rebounds, were led by Archer and Dimmers with 6 each. Strong said there are several bright sides to his team's recent performances as the districts approach. For instance, savs Strong, only one (Harper Creek) of the eight different teams to have beaten Hastings has a losing record Also, only one of the Saxons' four remaining league games is with a team with a winning �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 30,1986 - Page 15 Bowling Results Tuesday Mixed Marsh's Refrigeration 22-10; Lewis Realty 21-11; Hastings Fiber Glass 20-12; Hastings City Bank 17-15; Riverbend Travel 16-16; Hallifax Snowplowing 1515-16'6; Formula Realty 15-17; Unpredictables 14-18; Neil's Restaurant 1314-1414; C & J's 13-19; Moore Sales 11-21; Floral Design 10-18. Mens High Games and Series - J. Higgins 147; B. Lake 536; M. Norris 226; T. Mar­ tinez 154; D. Hoffman 222-577; I. Eaton 186 538; R. Hause 220-573; N. Sinclair 205-537. Womens High Games and Series - D. Castclein 195; E. Johnson ISO; T. King 189-450; G Vliek 174-441; B. Wilkins 188-488; L. Morey 154-429; D. Sinclair 170; V. Tolles 177-504. Splits Converted - G. Hause 2-7; R. Hause 4-5-7; J. Lewis 4-5. Sunday Night Mixed K & M Asphalt 21-11; Unpredictables 19-13; Alley Cats 19-9; Hooter Crew 1814-1314; Mas & Pas 1814-1314; Pin Busters 18'6-13'6; Quality Spirits 17-15; Something Natural 17-15; Family Force 16-16; Bi,; Four 16-16; Chug-A-Lugs 1514-1214; Really Rottens 15-17; Elbow Benders 1494-1794; Hot Shots 13-19; A-Team 13-19; Toads 12-20; While Lightning 1014-2114; Gutterdusters 10-22. Women High Games and Series - S. VandenBurg 211-562; D. Kelley 195-532; S. Snyder 200-516. L. Tilley 202; M. Snyder 202; S. Winans 190; B. Wilson 179; T. Joppie 177; J. Ogden 168; M.K. Snyder 147. Mens High Games and Series - C. Wilson 196-540; R. Ogden 234-516; D. Stamm 200-514; G. Snyder 178-509; R. Ogden 194-509; W. Hass 188-508; M. Loftus 186-502; R. Snyder 180; E. Kelley 180; B. Drayton 168; F. Winans 167; D. Smith 161; E. Behmdl 161. Words for the Y’s Winter Volleyball League Anyone interested in participating in this years winter YMCA-Youth Council’s Volleyball mens. coed, or womens volleyball league, must call the YMCA for a team roster. Tl.e league will be played on Wednesdays, and will begin on November 12, from 7:30-9:30 at the Hastings High School. There is a limit lo thc number of teams that may play, so pre-registration is required, and teams will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Teams will not be considered registered until rosters and fees are turned into the YMCA. Floor Hockey Starting Saturday. Nov. 8. and continuing until Saturday. Dec. 13 (exclude Saturday. Nov. 29). the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding its Saturday morning floor hockey program. Floor hockey will be held in the Hastings Jr. High West Gym. Participants must enter thc west gym doors off Park Street. The program is open to boys and girls in grades 2-6. Fifth and sixth graders will play from 8:30-9:30, second grad.rs from 9:45-10:45. and third and fourth graders from 11-12. There is no pre-registration for this ac­ tivity. Teams will be formed the first day of thc program. There is also no cost for floor hockey, thanks to thc Barry County United Way. Participants need only to bring tennis shepa. AILpther equipment is provided. newest exercise program to hit Hastings. It meets in the UAW Hall on Woodland Ave., on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:15-7:15. Thc cost of Jazzercise is $16 for 8 classes. Walk-ins may come for $3. Thc first visit is froqhqd participants may register at anytime. Jazzercise is a great exercise program for men andVomcn of all ages. _______ certified by Jazzercise Inc. She is CPR cer­ tified as well and receives continuing educa­ tion in all aspects of dance and exercise physiology. For more information call Cheryl at 517-543-6492. 517-543-8020 or the YMCA at 945-4574. Adult Indoor Soccer Games begin on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at thc cast gym of the Jr. High. Call Bruce Johnson at 795-7224 for game time and team assign­ ment. The first game is slated to start at 6 p.m. Scoreboard YMCA-Youth Council Womens Volleyball League Hastings Fiberglass.......................................30-0 Lake Odessa Livestock................................ 28-2 Ink Spots........................ 23-7 Spykers.............................................................. 22-8 Hooters........................................ 20-10 J&J Auto..........................................................19-11 Sniders Satellites........................................... 16-14 OFMJ.......... ....................... in........ 11-19 J-Ad Graphics................................................ 10-20 Culligan............................................................ 9-21 Variety Shoppe................................................8-22 E-Racers........................................................... 7-23 Volley Girls.................................................... 4-26 McDonalds..................................................... 3-27 Thursday A.M. Just Oursclfs 24'4; Lillys Alley 19; Hum­ mers I8J6; Gillons Const. 17; Irene’s 17; Mode O Day 17; Keelers 17; Provincial 15; Slow Pukes 15; Bosleys 13'4: Leftovers II: D and S Machine 8'4. Good Games - B. Moody 180; M. Mullins 155; M. Reese 164; P. Champion 174; L. DeCamp 139; M. Dull 150; M. Steinbrecher 162. Good Game and Series - S. Mogg 204-543; M Atkinson 191-509; S. VanDenBurg 232-542; A. Eaton 164476; L. Stamm 166-463; S. Montgue 149-407. Splits Converted - T. Joppie 8-5-10; M. Atkinson 6-7-10. Thursdays Angels Slafanus 27-9; McDona'ds 21W-14W; Lit­ tle Brown Jug 19-17; Formula Realty 15-21; Hastings City Bank 13*4-22'4; Pennock Hospital 12-26. High Games and Series - D. Beadle 192-511; S. Rose 174; J. Joseph 172; C. Williams 132; T. Daniels 202-518; J. Blough 197; C. Garlinger 142; T. Loftus 176; C Moore 183; J. Temby 154-399; L. Hutchings 153; K. Winick 197. Monday Mixers D Hubei I AAA 22-10; Riverbend Travel 20-12; Michelob 20-12; Cinder Drugs 19-13; Bob’s Restaurant 19-13; Circle Inn 19-13; Girrbach’s 19-13; Realty World-Hause 18.5-13.5; Dewey’s 18-14; Valley Realty 18-14; Mexican Connexion 17-15; Trowbridge Service 14-18; Art Meade Sales 14-14; Hastings Bowl 12.5-19.5; Hallifax Lawn Service 12-20; Hastings Flower Shop 11-21; Sir N Her 9-19. High Games and Series - S. Hanford 211-562; B. Anders 153; R. Perry 189; P. Newell 176; B. Jones 197-518; H. Service 171-481; C. Hawkins 168; M. Snyder 226-581; B. Johnson 181. DENTURES COMPLETE DEMTUHES395 UPPER DENTURE S225 PARTIAL DENTURE s295| •All iHlh and matarials uiad mat ths high itandardi lai by the Amadcan Dental Aaa'n. •Our on promises lab provides Indhridual and efficient service. Monday Night Boh lerettes DobbiC s Unique Nails 23'4-8'4. J. & G. ^*°ck Farm 21-11. Kent Oil 20-12. Nashville uto 19-13. Cascade Home Improvement it !<’ P S’ Cakes 19-13. Hair Care Center "15. D. J. Electric 17-15, Pioneer Apart16-16. Hastings Bowl 15'4-14'4. Gut'e.r DI.Us,cr s 15-15. Hecker Agency 15-17. Jex Fab 15-17. Medical Care Facility 15-17. Matthews Riverview Grocery 14-18. K. & E. Tackle 11-21. Reminder 8-24. High Ind. Garres - S. Jackson 186. P. Arends 182. N. Goggins 161. M. Scramlin S,S’ Cowdl ,75- D Smi,h 190- J Gardner W. L. Bahs 187. T. Westbrook 168. N. *ylor 172. G. Purdum 180. T. Christopher D. Coenen 180. B. Hathaway 191. B Wilkins 204. P O Heran 166. D Long 178. “ Pierce 171. J. Richardson 179. F. Nicewandcr 164. C. Moore 204. B. Cuddahee 171. Game with Series - G. Purdum 1O5338’ T ChriMophcr l92‘5,8« D Coenen Splits Converted - G. Buchanan 4-5. Hastings Mfg. Co. League *iking 15'4. Viking II 143. Chrome Room 150. Leftovers 141. Machine Room 117. Of­ fice 106'4. High Game and Series - B. Hesterly 205-537. W. Birman 528. D. Edwards . 214-520. W. Bock 508. M. O’Donnell 502. Wednesday P.M. Alflen’s & Assoc. 20-11; DcLong’s Bait & Tackle 19^-12'4; Hair Care Center 19-13; Mace’s Pharmacy 18-14; M & M s 18-14; Art Meade 18-14; Varney’s Stables 15-17; Gillon’s Const. 15-17; Friendly Home Parties 15-17; Handy’s Shirts 14-18; Nashville Locker 12-20; Lifestyles 7^-24%. High Games and Series - K. Becker 211-482; B. Moody 205-536; T. Christopher 186-530. D. Svoboda 183-511; L. DcLong 181-491; B. Vrogindcwey 179-494; J. Gard­ ner 170493; O. Gillons 177486; T. Soya 191-501 (first ever 500); N. Wilson 173469; P. Croninger 190; J. McMillon 183; V. Peabody 170; V. Powers 168; V. Slocum 168; B. Smith 166; P. Frederickson 165; K. Christopher 165; C. Hora 160; M. Dull 159; D. Long 151; N. Houghtaling 150; J. McQuem 145; R. Reichard 144; M. Chaffee 142; D. Brewer 168. Splits Converted - B. Miner 6-7; M. Hall *6-10. •F'Ot denture consultation and aaamlnallon. (616)455-0810 Legal Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE MICHIGAN STRATEGIC FUND ISSUANCE OF LIMITED OBLIGATION REVENUE ON BEHALF OF G & R FELPAUSCH COMPANY AND ASSOCIATES REALTY CO. Tho Michigan Slrategic Fund (the "MSF") will hold a public hearing at 10:30 at lhe MSF* of­ fices located on the Third Floor of the Low Building, 525 Weil Ot­ tawa. Lansing, Michigan on the 19th day of November. 1986. on lhe issuance of bonds by iho MSF on behalf of G & R Felpausch Company, a Michigan corpora­ tion and Associates Realty Com­ pany. a Michigan general part­ nership (collectively the "Com­ panies"). to assist the Companies in refinancing existing bonds issued by the MSF April 30.1986. lhe proceeds which were used to finance tho construction of a retail supermarket by Associates Realty Company ond the equip­ ping ol the some supermarket by GSR Felpausch Company locat­ ed at 127 South Michigan. Hos­ tings. Barry County. Michigan (collectively the "Project"). Tho Project is owned and operated by the Companies. The bonds are proposed to be issued in on ag­ gregate principal amount not to exceed Two Million Seven Hund­ red Sixty-Two Thousand Dollars ($2,762,000). The bonds shall be limited obligations of the MSF. payable only from loon repay­ ments to be mode by the Com­ panies to the AASF and other col­ lateral pledged by the Com­ panies. The bonds will not con­ stitute on indebtedness of the AASF. the Stale of Michigan or the City of Hastings within the mean­ ing of any constitutional or statutory provision and will not constitute or give rise to a charge against the general credit of the AASF or lhe general credit or tax­ ing power of the Stale of Mich­ igan or the City of Hostings. The AASF has no taxing power. The hearing shall provide the fullest opportunity for expression of opi­ nion. for argument on the merit* and for introduction of documen­ tary evidence pertinent to the nature and location of the Project and the proposed Issuance of bond*. Written comments will be accepted by the MSF but must be received on or before the date of the hearing. Dated: October 27. 1986 Mickey Wallace. Loan Officer MICHIGAN STRATEGIC FUND (517) 373-0349 (10-30) (Enough is Enough) Vole NO on "Charlton Park" millage increase. Nov. 4th. Here are the issues. 1) Barry Co. Commissioners' big spending Is 80 is Charl,on Park progress". 2.) This Is INOf low incomed families of Barrv Co. to have lheir property taxes increased. 3.) Barry Co. Commissioners are unaware Charlton Park takes In THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS in gate fees, park tickets, and many County residents are disgusted, feel there's MISMANAGEMENT. WHERE is this money going? 4.) Barry Co. Commissioners haven't read the newspapers apparently, or they'd be knowledgeable of a severe economic slide, would hold tight on "Charlton Park", ai d freeze its progress. 5.) Ethel Boze makes sense regarding this Issue, make sure you vote her in. Committee to Stop Charlton Park millage Increase, & Property Tax Increases Mary E. Williams. 837 E. Clinton St., pastings, Ml. Chrmn Schedule of Home Games Ticket Prices: ’6.50 and ‘5.50 Sundays 740 p.m. Maf.no. Gaine, 4 00' 3:00" All Other, 730 pm FOR MORE INFORMATION AA 616-345-5101 WINGS STADIUM 3600 Van Rick Dr. Kalamazoo, Michigan •L.D. Himibiugh DDS •0.0. Whin DDS • G. Mincswicz DOS 2330 UthSL.S.E., Grand Rapids Good through Sunday, 11446 "WELCOME To The Ail-New Felpausch Superstore WE'VE DOUBLED Jazzercise is being taught by Cheryl Jackson. Cfoqry I has been expertly trained and to bring you a super selection, and the finest service in the area." Convenience Beyond Compare 24-Hour ATM Banking ...Anytime • • You can do your banking when the bank is closed. On weekends, evenings, holidays. And you can bank when we’re open. Because It’s fast and easy. ...For your banking needs With the 24 Hour Banking card you’ll have access to: Your Checking for..Withdrawals Deposits Transfers Your Savings for... Withdrawals Deposits Transfers You can even make payments to the bank! And more. SAVE THE PARKl WwlOlWT t^-—r CMriion Peril Outttlon ~~ tzl VQTt YtSI ational ANK of astings "We re excited about our enlarged As an added service to our customers... starting December 1st we ll have a postal sub-station at the Superstore Customers are Number I at Felpausch.. that's why we're known as the people who care" If you have questions or special requests, come to our new service win­ dow. where a produce expert is available around the clock. Stop in and see our new layout... it makes produce shopping easier ond more convenient than ever." produce department... and you will be. too. We’ve more than doubled our refrigerated produce area to bring you a much larger selection of fresh fruits and vegetables You'll find more specialty items, like baby vegetables, tropical fruits, more in­ season fruits, herbs and vegetables from around the world. Bulk purchase of in­ season produce is now available. SPECIAL SAVINGS TO YOU ... AT THE NEW FELPAUSCH SUPERSTORE. To get immediate access to your checking and savings with 24 Hour Banking you simply... • Insert your card Into the slot as shown • Punch in your secret code. West State to Broadway MEMBER FDIC B "Our new Superstore will make your shopping experience a pleasure. We in­ vite you to stop by our expanded ser­ vice center, where a friendly Felpausch associate will handle your bottle re­ turns. film processing, money order pur­ chases. carpet shampoo rentals and help you check-out your favorite movies from our Video Center. We also will be adding a Lotto machine and automatic teller machines for your convenience. ALL DEPOSITS INSURED UP TO $100,000.00 UIDE0TIIT1E Video ■ s movie x I rental 1 5 & g Five lb. pink or white grapefruit ■ Good through Sunday. I )1446 1 "State-of-the-art baking equipment and an enlarged bakery area mean a larger selection of pastries, breads, rolls and other baked goods Baking is done seven days a week to assure variety and freshness. A cake decorating window is a new addition in our Superstore bakery Stop in and watch Felpausch bakers decorate cupcakes, birthday cakes and wedding cakes We make wedding cakes in all sizes and shapes, from a seven-inch layer cake to a six-tiered masterpiece. And each one ir made with the care that your special day deserves." �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 30,1986 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF ALLEGAN PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE Legal Notices MDIET^ Don't miss this one, we're going to have a fun time! CENTER presents ... “Dieters in the Spotlight” FASHION SHOW and lUNCHEOH Saturday, November 1S...I2 Noon Bay Pointe Restaurant * ★ DOOR PRIZES ★ Suprise Entertainment HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OP EDUCATION October 20. 1986 The regular meeting of the Board of Education was colled lo order by J. Toburen, President, on Monday. October 20. 1986. at 7:30 p.m. Members present: A. Almlie. W. Baxter, P. Endsley. L. Hoywood. D. Hoekstra, J. To­ buren. ond G. Wibolda Members absent: None. It was moved by D. Hoekstra and supported by G. Wibolda that the minutes of the regular monthly meeting of September 15.1966 be approved and placed on filo. Motion carried. It was moved by G. Wibolda and supported by W. Baxter that the minutes of the special con­ ference meeting (closed session) of September IS. 1966 be approv­ ed and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by D. Hoekstra and supported by P. Endsley that the Combined Financial State­ ment (General Fund, Debt Retire­ ment Funds, and Construction Fund), as of September 30. 1986, be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. If was moved by G. Wibolda ond supported by 0. Hoekstro that the Trust and Agency Fund report os of September 30. 1906, be approved ond placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by D. Hoekstra and supported by A. Aimlie that the Student Services Fund report os of September 30. 1966. be ap­ proved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by P. Endsley ond supported by D. Hoekstra that the Montly Budget report as of September 30, 1986. be approv­ ed ond placed on file. Motion •hoi the Board ol Education ac copl Iho October. 1986 personnel report as iubmlti«d- On roll call lhe vole stood oil oy®s- Mo,ior’ carried. Alter receiving and discussing on odmlnliiralivt recommondo­ tion in dosed »es*ionwai moved by G. Wibolda ond sup­ ported by D Hoekstra that the Board ol Education od°P’ 0 re*°’ lotion placing Laurence G. Chris­ topher on a third ye°r of Probo Mon and msirvcwg *• Secretory ond Superintendent to make the appropriate notrl>cc’'or's- On ro11 coll the vote stood5 ayes. 2 nays (P. Endsley. I. Haywood). Motion carried. It was moved by D- Hoekstro ond supported by W. Baxter that the Board of Educohon accept the audit reports for the 1985-86 school year as submitted by the firm of Beene. Garter & Co. On roll call the vote stood oil ayes. Motion carried. II was moved by W. Baxter ond supported by G. Wboldo that the Board of Education establish the tuition ond transportation fees at the maximum rates allowed for the 1986-87 school year. On roll coll the vote stood all ayes. Mo­ tion carried. It «a* moved by D- Hoekstra and supported by G. Wibolda that the Board of education ap­ prove General Appropriations Art Amendment No. 2 to the General Operating Fund. On roll call the vote stood all ayes. Mo­ tion carried. It was moved by Hoekstra ond supported by W. Baxter that the Board of Education adopt a reso­ lution regarding the 1986-87 re­ quirements lor adult education programs and submit the resolu­ tion to the Michigoi Department of Education prior to November carried. Proceeds to I. 1986. On roll coll the vole It was moved by D. Hoekstro stood all ayes. Motion carried. Pennock Hospital and supported by A. Alm lie that Il was moved by G. Wibolda the Quarterly Budget report as of September X. 1966. be approv­ and supported by D. Hoekstra that the Board ol Education ac­ ed and placed on file. Motion cept, with appreciation, a gift of carried. It was moved by G. Wlboldo approximately $2,800 from on and supported by D. Hoekstro anonymous donor lo purchase that lhe Investments report os of materials that will be used to September X. 1986, be approv­ build an enclosed trailer to ed ond placed on file. Motion transport the construction trades program tools. On roll call the carried. It was moved by W. Baxter ond vote stood oil ayes. Motion car­ supported by L. Haywood that ried. If was moved by D. Hoekstro lhe October. 1966 paid bills be approved and that the unpaid ottd supported by A. Ainslie that bills be approved ond placed on the Board ol Education accept, file. On roll call the vote stood oil with oppreciofion, o gift of opproximoteiy $750 worth of materayes. Motion carried. It was moved by G. Wibolda »ols from the PlecsanNiew School and supported by D. Hoekstra Parent-Teocher Association to be used for the construction of equipment on the Pleasantview Elementary School playground. On roll coll the vote stood all ayes. Motion carried. ” wo* °- Wibolda and supported^,? w. Baxter that the Board of Eaxotlon oppose the request of Ernest K. Rice of 1100 S. Coville Rd. in Nashville to Published In response to coll mode by Comptroller of the Currency, under title 12, United States Code, transfer property located at that Section 161. address from the Maple Valley Charter Number 13857 Comptroller of the Currency 7th District School District to the Hostings Area School District. On roll coll STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES niBiwSi of Mtar* the vote stood oil ayes. Motion carried. It was moved by 0. Hoekstro ond supported by G. Wibalda Cash and balances due from depository institutions: thot the Board of Education pro­ Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin.................................................. >2.125 vide the Michigan Education Special Services Association Interest-bearing balances ............................................................................................................... 1,000 (M.E.S.S.A.) VSP-2 insurance Securities................................................................................................................................................................. 9.559 coverage to administrators and Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell in supervisors In exchange for their domestic offices of the bank and of its Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, acceptance of the M.E.S.S.A.Care rider, ond thot the employ­ and In IBFs ............................................................................................................................................... liWQ ment contracts, supplements, Loans and lease financing receivables: ond lists of benefits for these per­ Loans ond leases, net of unearned income.......................................................................... 11,086 sons be amended In accordance with the change as recommend­ LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses........................................ ,............................... 151 ed by the Board ol Education's LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve...................................................................................... non« Personnel ond Finance Commit­ Loons ond leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve ................. 10,935 tees. On roll coll the vote stood all ayes. Motion carried. Assets held in trading accounts....................................................................................................... none H was moved by D. Ainslie and Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)................................................. M0 supported by L. Haywood that Other real estate owned...................................................................................................................... none the Board of Education meeting Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies................. . none be adjourned. Motion carried. (10-X) Customers* liability to this bonk on acceptances outstanding..................................... none Clothes by Sea Shanty Our Dieters are Our Models > TICKETS '10.00 Includes lunch Ph. 948-4033 z For More ' Information File No. 86-43631 -SE Estate of PATRICIA K. McMUL­ LEN, a k a PATRICIA K. McEWEN McMULLEN. deceased. Social Security Number 375-66-1749 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your intorost In Iho estate may bo barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On September 9. 1986. Cynthia Lowman was ap­ pointed personal representative ol lhe Estate ol Patrica K McMullen, a/k/a Patricia K McEwen McMullen, deceased who lived at 11327 Fords Point Dr.. Plainwell. Michigan 49080 and who died July 5. 1986. TAKE NOTICE on December. 1. 1986. at 10 X a.m. In the Probale Courtroom. City of Allegan. Alle­ gan County. Michigan, before Hon George A. Greig. Judge or Probate, a hearing will be held to determine tho heirs of de­ ceased Creditors are notified that copies ol all claims against the deceas­ ed must bo presented. personally or by moll, to both tho personal representative, c/o Orton. Too­ man. Hale & McKown, P.C.. and to the Court on or before Feb­ ruary 18. 1987. Notice is further given that lhe estate will then be assigned to entitled persons ap­ pearing of record. October 24. 1986 Cynthia Lowman 2138 124th Avenue Hopkins. Ml 49328 1/616/793-7158 ORTON. TOOMAN. HALE & MCKOWN. P.C. By Lester J. Tooman (P215O1) P.O. Drawer 239 Courthouse Square N. Allegan. Ml 49010 1/616/673-2)36 (10-X) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Attorneys & Counselors 200 Monroe N.W., Suite 555 Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503 MORTGAGE SALE Defoult hos occurred in the conditions ol a mortgage mode by Larry Brower and Jane Brower his wife. Mortgagors, to Water­ field Financial Corporation, on Indiana corporation. Mortgagee. 333 East Washington Blvd., Fori Wayne. Indiana, doled Decem­ ber 28. 1984, ond recorded Jan­ uary 14. 1985. with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Liber 419 at Page 749. which wo* sub­ sequently assigned by assign­ ment to Union Federal Savings and Loen Association, on Indiana corporation 333 East Washington Blvd.. Fort Wayne. Indiana, dated December 28. 1984. and record­ ed January 14. 1985. with lhe Barry County Register of Deeds in liber 4)9 ol Pago 753. By reason of such default the under­ signed elects to declare tho en­ tire unpaid amount ol sold mort­ gage duo and payable forthwith. At tho date of this nolico thore is claimed lo bo due for principal and interest on sold mortgage the sum of Forty Thousand. Six Hundred Eighty Six ond 63/IX Dollar* ($40,686.63). No suit or proceeding ot law has been insti­ tuted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or ony part thereof. Notice is hereby given thot by virtue of the power of solo con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such cose mode and provided ond to pay sold amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by low, sold mortgoge will be foreclos­ ed by solo of tho mortgaged premises at public vendue to lhe highest bidder ot the Borry Coun­ ty Courthouse. Hostings. Mich­ igan. the place of holding the Cir­ cuit Court within tho County of Borry. City of Hostings. Michigan on Thursday. November 13,1986 at 2:X in the afternoon, local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 1 CM. Public Act* of 1971. (MSA 27A3240(3)) the redemption per­ iod shall be six (6) months from tho dale of tho foreclosure sale. The premises covered by soid mortgage is situated in the Town­ ship of Thornapple. County of Barry. Stole ol Michigan, ond more fully described os Commencing 12 loot Eo*t of the Northwest corner of lhe North­ east one quarter of Section 27. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thornapple Township. Borry County, Michigan, thence West 50 leet, thence South 183 feet, thence East 50 feet, thence North 183 leet to the Place ol Begin­ ning. Dated. October 9. 1986 UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION on Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee James W. Batchelor (P-25500) RUSSELL & BATCHELOR Attorneys for Mortgagee 2X Manroe. NW • Suite 555 Grand Rapids, Michigan 495X (10 30) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 86-19581-NC In the matter of Brenda Sue Womer. Social Security Number 376-62-2603. TAKE NOTCE: On November 18. 1986 at 4:X p.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richord H. Show Judge of Probate, o hearing will be held on the Petition for Change of Nome of Brenda Sue Warner. October 24, 1986 Brenda Sue Warner 13501 Bedlord Rd. Battle Creek. Ml 49017 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-19578 SE Estate of CATHERINE ANN SCHMIDT. Deceased. Social Security Number 283-54-7037. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On October 16. 1986 in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richord N. Loughrin. Judge of Probate, a hearing wo* held on the petition of William G. Schmidt requesting thot Samuel I. McCormick be appointed per­ sonal representative of Cather­ ine Ann Schmidt who lived nt 10750 McCormick Drive. Delton. Ml 49046 ond who died June 5. 1986: and requesting also that a determination be made of the helrs-at-low of the Deceased. Creditors are notified that copies of oil claim* against the deceas­ ed must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the personal representative ond to tho court on or before February I. 1987. Notice is further given that tho estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. October 23. 1986 Samuel I. McCormick 2489 Pifer Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2234 Joseph J. Burgio (Pl 1407) EARLY. LENNON. PETERS & CROCKER 9X Comerica Building Kalamazoo, Michigan 49X7 (616) 349-8765 (10-X) (10-30) r DIET ^CENTER r REPORT OF CONDITION Consolidating domestic and foreign subsidiaries of the National Bank of Hastings In the State of Michigan at the close of business on June 30, 19BG. — ASSETS — Intangible assets....................................................................................................................................... Other assets................................................................................................................................................ Total assets................................................................................................................................................... . none 418 26,597 — LIABILITIES — Deposits: In domestic offices ............................................................................................................................. Noninterest-bearing.................................................................. .. ................................................ Interest-bearing............................................................................................................................... 23,209 6,451 16,758 In foreign offices. Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs............................. none Noninterest-bearing ..................................................................................................................... none Interest-bearing............................................................................................................................... Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase in domestic offices of the bank and of its Edge and Agreement subsldianes, none and in IBFs ................................ ,...................................................................................................... Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury.............................................................................. Other borrowed money................. *................................................................................................... Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases.............................. Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding ............................................ Notes and debentures subordinated to deposits.................................................................. none none none none none none Other liabilities....................... 4............................................................................................................... total liabilities ........................................................................................................................................... Limited-life preferred stock...................................................................................................................................... 246 23.455 — EQUITY CAPITAL — Perpetual preferred stock........................................................................................................................................ Common stock........................................................................................................................................... Surplus............................................................................................................................................................. Undivided profits and capital reserves.............................................................................................................. 450 500 Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments........................................................ none 3,142 NOTE: $200,000 U.S. Government Securities in the foregoing statement are pledged to secure Public Deposits including $50,136.17 of the Treasurer of the State of Michigan as required by law. ities. We declare that it has been examined by us, and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the in­ structions and is true and correct. Directors ... E.B. Coukin Robert W. Sherwood Jack E. Echtinaw In the matter of JACK C. FOWLER, Deceased. Social Security Number 377-30-3257. TAKE NOTICE On November 13.1966at 11:15a.m.. in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, beforo Hon. RICHARD H. SHAW Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the Peti’lon of MARCELYN R FOWLER, for the appointment of JO^N BARNETT, or some other suitable person Ql perWnol Represen­ tative of the deceased, a determlnatlon of heirs ond interested parties, and OM|gnmenf of the ••tote to persons appearing of rea>rd theretoCreditors mu„ file their claims with the Borry County Probate Court before February 13. 1987. none the date set for filing cloi,n$ ond **** a copy to JOHN BARNETT. E- M?l Street. Hastings. Ml none Total equity capital.................................................................................................................................. Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, andequity capital ....................................................... We. the undersigned directors, attest to the cor­ rectness of this statement of resources and liabil­ STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE Of HEARING File No- 86-19584-SE I, Marian K. Wurm, Cashier, of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Con­ dition is true and correct to the best of my know­ ledge ond belief. Marian K. Wurm July 22. 1986 be l.led wHhin h-wty (20) day* oUoiddote. October 28. 1986 MARCELYN R fOWLE” 2,192 lake Rood Ho«»ln®«. Ml 49068 B vote Tuesday, Nov. 4 From the Courthouse and the Statehouse to the halls of Congress in Washington D.C., your vote on Tuesday can have an impact on our government for the next two years. Elections are won and lost on single votes and on blocks of voters who make their voices heard. Join us on Tuesday by going to your local precinct and casting your ballot. This advertisement is sponsored by J-Ad Graphics and the following business „. The JCPenney Co. Department Store. Downtown Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broadway Barry County Lumber Home Center The House ot Quality LAW OFFICB OF W1LBUR 26,597 Hastings Savings and Loan Assn. "OBERT L. BYINGTON. P-27621 "2 West ,'opi, street " O. Box 248 Cinder Pharmacy Blrke’s Shoe Store WBCH Stereo 100 AM/FM The Hallmark ot Insurance Excellence Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy Brown's Custom Interiors Your Retail Store Downtown Hastings South Jefferson SI, Downtown Hastings Hastings Building Products, Inc. Mlgs. ol Home Improvement Products corner ol W. Stale al Broadway Flexible Hose and Ducts lor Industry Patten Monument Open 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Ben Franklin Store Hastings City Bank 102 West State at Jetferson 150 W. Court Street Hastings Press t52 W. State Street County Seat Lounge National Bank of Hastings Flexlab, Inc. City Food & Beverage now. Suit Streel Shoes tor the Entire Family "Pretllesl Homes in Town" (10-X) Fine Foods • Meet ■ Produce When Savings Does Make a Ciiterance Hastings Mutual Ins. Co. ByAND by*ngton Felpausch Food Center Wren Funeral Homes Hastrngs-Nashville Cemetery Memorials Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your Lile, Home, Business and Car I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 30,1986- Page 17 This Woodland mystery will ‘suit’ your fancy Some 30 yean ag„, Eola Eckard! (Mrs. Victor Eckardt) gave a friend a big slack of good wool clothing, both men’s and women's, to remake for her children. She said that one suit in the pile was Victor's wedding suit. Thc friend thought thc navy blue suit with a long, flared coat cut in a very old fashioned style was Victor’s suit. Because that suit was so unique, she never cut it up. and instead carefully preserved it in a trunk. When Kilpatrick Church was planning its Heritage Sunday, thc Yonkers family was looking for old-fashioned clothing to wear. Thc friend to whom Mrs. Eckardt had given the clothing got out thc old-style dark suit which she had for 30 years believed was Vic­ tor Eckardt’s wedding outfit and gave it to Utem. It was too large for Jerry Yonkers, but it fit young John nicely, and he wore it proud­ ly to Heritage Sunday with an Amish hat that his grandfather bought on a trip to Indiana several years earlier. Young John’s costume was thc hit of lhe day. Everyone admired thc beautiful oldfashioned clothing thc family believed was Victor Eckardt’s wedding suit. A picture of John in "the suit’’ was taken and run in lhe Hastings Re.""?* One person who saw the picture in thc paper was very surprised and somewhat perplexed. That person was Victor Eckardt. He says he does not remember ever seeing that suit before, he never owned a suit lhat dark or a suit cut anything at all like that, and he was married in a suit designed and cut almost like men’s clothing is made today. Victor Eckardt has a picture of himself near thc time he was married in which he is wear­ ing a suit very like his wedding suit. He says he cannot find his wedding suit and thinks his wife must have gotten rid of it. Several questions remain. Where did Mrs. Eckardt get the Amish style suit? Did it belong to a previous Eckardt. perhaps Vic­ tor’s father or even grandfather? Did the friend cut up what was really Victor’s wed­ ding suit and remake it for her children not knowing that it was the one Mrs. Eckardt was referring to when she said, "this is Victor’s wedding suit"? Probably we’ll know the story of this outfit, but young John has a beautiful old-fashioned suit that really came from Eula Eckardt to wear to all of Woodland’s Sesquiccntennial events next summer, and now everyone knows that no matter who originally wore it, it was NOT Victor Eckardt’s wedding suit. Th* HASTINGS BANNER — Cell (816) 948-8051 fW- Legal Notice ' ^l£ASSIFTED ADS Thank You H unfed II u,vmess .S'ervice s CARD OF THANKS My sincere and heartfelt thanks to the nurses and aides on second floor at Pennock Hospital. To Dr. Swanton in Emergency, Dr. Wildrcn, Dr. Radenbaugh and Dr. Schinner for their care for me during my recent stay al lhe hospital. May God Bless you all. Ivah Guernsey BABYSITTER WANTED:my home days, Ph. 948-2947 after 3:30p.m. _________________ EXPERT TREE and stump removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854____________________ FURNISHED HOUSE or apartment, needed for executive, Hastings area. Phone 945-3461, 8 to 6______________________ HANOVER HOUSE family home, excellence in care where all your special needs are met with dignity, large dean first floor room, private or semi private, permrnent home or Just a warm place for winter. Call 945-4594 for a visit and coffee.______________________ Miscellaneous OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED: Any size or condi­ tion. Call toll free 1-800-553-8021 STOLEN: Black Lab near Center and Charlton Park Rd. If you have information to his whereabouts please call 948-9075 after 6pm. Reward! PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 SERVICE DIRECTORY gUSINfSS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE Jobs Want d FREE ESTIMATES Lyle L Thomas TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Phone 948-2073 HANDYMAN WORK WANTED; Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St, Nashville 852-9537 evenings Advantage Business Machines Help Wanted 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 EXCELLENT INCOME: for part lime home assembly work. For info, call 312-741-8400, ext 1677_______________________ • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANT INSURANCE COVERAGE Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto Form Business Mobile Homo Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE, at 94S-3412 Our Year MILLER REAL ESTATE Kan Miller. C R B.. C.RX Halting, (616) 945-5182 I-or Sale \utomotive 1980 FORD FAIRMOUNT: low mileage, new paint, $1,500. 945-9746___________________ REALTOR LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS -Quolny Onr Oeeelng for over JO yaere" (Kt 1-iM fce.-friM.HJ8 CAR & TRUCK REPAIR B & D TREE SERVICE: Trim­ ming, topping, tree removal Fully insured. Fall discounts. 891-8035____________________ FOR SALE: Mersman coffee table, 52”x22”, $100,945-9125 iiidrasW’ 1435 S. Henovtf St.. 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT $«rvlca Naert: Monday 8 to 8. Tuesday-Friday 8 lo 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHANGE • VISA GM QU All I* IfR SERVICE PARTS QllIM MTMB PMT1NNDM Keep that Great GM FaaTIng with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! FOR SALE: Superior water conditioner, used 6 weeks. Call 721-8555____________________ HALF PRICE! Flashing arrow signs, $289! Lighted, non-arrow $279! Unlightcd $249! Free letters! See locally. Call today! Factory: 1-800-423-0163 anytime.____________________ SAVE S ON CARPET, vinyl, grass and remnants on sale at Wright-Way Carpet Ware­ house. Ionia, 616-527-2540 WATKINS: quality spices? cxlracts/fcod products/etc. Since 1868. For more informa­ tion call any pm. after 3:30 or any am. to 10:30 (517)852-1709. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • ADULTS ... *9.95 Special prices for senior citizens & children For Reservations — 948-9291 Early this summer most Michigan farmers were anticipating a bumper of the United States and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan were ex­ periencing severe drought, ^response to the needs of farmers who were stricken by the drougn^Michtgan farmers donated truckload alter truckload of hay for starvingJlvestock. ln'mahy dadei^tifk Wdnated feed saved farm families from losing their livestock and perhaps losing their homes and livelihood. The farm families In Michigan saw a need and responded In kind. Since that time, Michigan farmers have seen their expectations wash­ ed away by more rain than we've had In over a century.. In some coun­ ties crop damage caused by the weather has been 100%, not only wip­ ing out the fall harvest but an entire year's labor. Historically when a segment of our population, has needed help, for natural disasters the people of Michigan have provided the necessary assistance. In addition when Detroit needed money for the People Mover — when Flint needed money for the amusement park. Auto World — when Pontiac needed $800,000 annually for the Pontiac stadium — when the Upper Peninsula wanted to buy a boat manufacturer — all of Michigan shared the burden. Historically we have rewarded mlsmange- ment and waste with huge sums of tax dollars. Now Senator Welborn has proposed grants to the farmers, just as we have given grants to the City of Detroit for police officers to fight their crime and grants to Detroit’s libraries and symphony orchestra, even though everyone else In Michigan pays for their own. The Governor has proposed a no Interest loan program that will offer aid to very few. The problem Is that most farmers are saying they’re already up to their loan then maybe they should go out of business. Senator Welborn said, FIREWOOD FOR SALE: $75 cord, blocks; $90 cord, split. Free delivery. 891-8035 SUNDAY BRUNCH harvest. The weather was Ideal, at the same time the southeast section Tor Sale EMERGENCY WARE­ HOUSE SALE at Wright-Way CarpeL Jute and urethene backed carpet, artificial grass and vinyl...All on sale. 616-527-2540 Ionia__________ blastings, Michigan Proven Leadership., and his record shows it! eyebrows In loans, and don't have the collateral to borrow more. Critics of Senator Welborn's proposal say we must lose 25% of our farmers, and the Governor stated that if farmers couldn't afford anothor CARPET STARTING AT $1.99 P-S-y. No wax vinyl start­ ing at $2.99 p.s.y. during our huge Warehouse Sale at Wright-Way Carpet Ionia, 616-527-2540_______________ & GOOD SPIRITS Corner of South Jefferson and Court Street WELBORN 225 SLANT 6: motor and trans, $100. Lawn mowers, bikes. 945-9076 CARPET AND VINYL INVENTORY sale in the warehouse at Wright-Way Carpet, Ionia. 100’s of rolls reduced tn price. 616-527-2540 REAL ESTATE 46th MICROGRAPHICS AIDE POSITIONS: Temporary employment for special micro filming project No previous experience necessary. Continued employment depen­ dant on meeting quotas and availability of future projects. Apply at EBI Breakthru, 821 Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa Monday thru Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm. EOE Victor Eckardt is shown here In a suit similar to the one he wore in his wedding. He says he never wore the Amlsh-style suit worn by young John Yonkers. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOT1CI OF HEARING Flla No. 86-19575-DH Ettal* ol NELLIE HARRETT. Dacaaiad. TAKE NOTICE: On November 14. 1986 al 9:30 a.m.. In tho probata courtroom. Haitingt, Michigan, before Hon. GARY R. HOLMAN. Acting by AttlgnmanY. o heoring will ba hald on tha petition of Ruttall A. Horrett for a deter­ mination of heirs. October 16. 1986 RUSSELL A. HARRETT By: James H. Fisher 500 Edward Street Middleville, Ml 49333 James H. Fisher (P26437) Siegel, Hudson. Gee. Show « Fisher 500 Edward St. Middleville. Ml 49333 616-795-3374 (1M0) “Farming Is our state’s second largest industry. The farmers have been hit by a natural disaster not of their making that threatens to wipe out a large percentage of our better farmers. If these floods had hit any metropolitan area — Flint, Detroit, or even Kalamazoo — every state department would be knocking on the door trying to help. Because farmers are not concentrated in one area, but are spread throughout the state, no help is available to them. The state has to address this pro­ blem." When the Legislature appropriates $50 for every Detroit resident and only $14.64 for outstate dwellers, it is called the Detroit Equity Package. Senator Welborn Is a firm believer In equity, and is fighting to bring equity — true equity — to the agricultural community In this time of crisis. Some legislators are thinking about the problem; some legislators are talking about the problem. Senator Welborn, as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, is doing something about the problem. Paid for by the Welborn for Senate.6300 N. Riverview, Parchment, Michigan 49004 Re-Elect Senator Jack WELBORN �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 30,1986 THROUGH SATURDAY f 9th Annual ^nfefiFDra wings! Extravaganza Sale’C Membarships w* RenW 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Daily including Saturday Sunday 1 to 6 ncji RC/1 nc/i 15 Monitor Receiver LIST: ‘399.95 Reduced Price! New .mage-snarpening High Quality VHS (HQ| Ei press record RC/1 ^CA ProWonder C. ncorc ei • Infrared auto locus system Electronic viewfinder with adjustable diopter 3-way AC/DC versatility • Uses standard VHS cassettes WAS: *499.95 $389’5 Special pricing on all Video Cameras and Camcorders Sale 107-channel, 80 position broadcast tuner Meet RCA Representative Don Kronemeyer on Tuesday afternoon and evening. Ask your video questions! itc/i iron strong light sources fl 2-8:1 power room tens with touch-button room controls. Special Video Camera Clearance! Two LIST: Sale S5C9 L ST: •329.95 RCA Digital Command System AM/FM Stereo Receiver msr 140 Digital Command Center for remote control of all system components Sale $98095 Electronic function controls Electronic volume and balance control 5-band graphic equalizer 50 walls per channel Thursday afternoon come in and mee Dave Gertzenberger from Philco. He will be happy to answe questions about Philco - American made products. RCJI RC/1 ColoiTrak TV New square comer Super AccuFifter 110* COTY picture lube Mutf-band quartz crystal tuning $26350 LIST: *459.! Direct sieved audio/vidoo tack panel Digital Command Center remote control Broadcast stereo sound system Bilingual audio channel reception, where ivailable ChanneLock digital remote Broadcast stereo sound system Silicon gel-coupled RCA 45*; ColoiTrak 2000 Projection TV FCA c<L,o'!frak 2000 Digital Command Center remote control Broadcast stereo sound system Bilingual audio channel reception where available Monitor-Receiver LIST: ’2699.99 LIST: ‘799.99 Stereo monitor functions Plus FREE 5-yr. warranty on picture lube. FREE delivery In this area. Plus FREE 5-yr. Picture Tube Warranty ($69 Value) FREE Delivery In this area. Sale Sale GLR2531 RCA 2-Way Speaker System for Digital Command Components RCA 25'i^,. ColoiTrak 2000 RCA Coloi'frak 2000 Stereo Monitor-Receiver Stereo TV New square picture tube » ChanneLock digital remote control B" polypropylene cone wooler ■ KO'f (Ijrn.. 1V.IH-I.H BO watts minmum input power 50 lo 20 000 Hi frequency range Digital Command Center remote • Bilingual audio channel reception where available control Broadcast stereo sound system • Multi-band quartz crystal tuning Sale $8995 Sale $79Q95 LIST: *1049.95 SONY MODEL R5050AWA • 17-button random access remote con­ trol • UHF/VHF and 84 CATV channels capability Pro grammable favorite channel scan • Black screen high con­ trast full square picture tube Performance 310 chassis Comb filter • Auto Color Rite system with light sensor Two speaker sound system • Stereo/SAP jack • 25”W x 23”H x 20% ”0 (approximate) • Grained walnut on non­ 8MM VIDEO SYSTEM : ■ ■ ■ • ■ ■. * ONE ONLY! SONY. CCDV8AFU VIDEO 8- CAMCORDER PAK-8 K> l.'W IMunne and EVCSU VCF . •.•■-• „ cau VCR Firing er, Audio Frequency Moduiauot high tKtetitr eud*o record.nc s56999 BUY ANY OF THESE ADVANCED PHILCO SPACE SAVING Sale Only s98800 SONY SONY KV2783R 27’’ TRINITRON REMOTE CONTROL STEREO MONITOR! RECEIVER ‘29.95 Programmable limer.'channel Luiur.ous neoc assic console 25 d a. COLOR CONSOLE 37 dia. COLOR CONSOLE NOH ONLY NOW ONLY 1899" KV-196E 19” TRINITRON MONITOR/RECEIVER Microblack.. Trinitron picture lube 3 sets of direct wde&iaudio pans Stereo broadcast reception RADIO FOR ONLY S74999 $88995 truly poriMMe sysirrr High sensitivity, solid stale CCD imaging Handycam for eitra reliability wood materials. Only Sale ONE ONLY! • 26”dia. COLOR TABLE MODEL Now „ FCA c»k Direct stereo audio/video jack panel • Broadcast stereo sound system LIST: *849.95 2349” Sale Mode SPK125E MOUNTS UNDER CABINET 2539 PMhSOOT ONE ONLY! 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RC/Im LIST: ‘359.95 Sale 532955 107 channel. 80 position braodcast'cable tuner $24995 Tuning New Diack Picture lube LIST: *349.99 infrared remote control Sale RCA 19 ColorTrak TV with ChanneLock Digital 19” Color TV RCA Stereo Video Cassette Recorder RCA '■ - L-- RCA FLR-458 Sale, 449 9 SONY SONYkv 19” REMOTE CONTROL TRINITRON COLOR TV HIGH TECH ELECTRONICS! High resolution 3GB compute' LIST •1259.99 ^499" s 1049’9 I LIMITED STOCK - RAINCHECK AVAILABLE SANYO AM/FM STEREO RADIO Double Cassette Tape Recorder 130 W. State Street HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9 to 5:30 Wednesday 9 to 8 and Friday 9 to 8 Special Purchase 945-4284 VISA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-11-06.pdf 3b891854d4a1a9295cef7fb9238bc257 PDF Text Text NEWS wrap City-County J EDC director named Page 12 < ) \ Hastings band shows off uniforms I Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 A Fishing sbeoly belonging lo > Jordan Lake reudeat wan set afire early Satur­ day morning. Barry County Sheriff's deputiea report. Deptgla laid the shanty. belonging to Jama Morrison of 1025 Otllaad Shoa, dacovuod toe Barna. Morrtonu'a wito tta tony . The fat alMyaal car­ ton were woe* M MTS. The fire ha ben Wretod era. Mice Pages 1 and 11 Page 10 Fishing shanty sat afire Saturday Local election totals announced Banner Hastings PRICE 25c VOLUME 131. NO. <5 n shines a little brighter Charlton Park horizon by Shelly Sulscr A victorious Cathy Williamson Is Joined by her fellow Rupublican incumbent P. Richard Dean, who also won election to the Barry County Commission. With a vote total of 5.811*5.189. Barry ounty voters have approved a one-quarter till lax hike over four years for Charlton Park maintenance and operations. Charlton Park officials, who failed in their first attempt in August to gain additional fun­ ding for the historic village and recreation area, are elated with Tuesday’s election outcome. “I’m pretty tickled," said Barry County Parks and Recreation Board Chairman Jack Lenz. "I feel it’s a mandate of the people to pro­ gress with Charlton Park,” Lenz said. "I think there’s a genuine interest among the county people to keep the park in good repair. They want the park to stay open.” Charlton Park Director Diane Szcwczyk. who had previously said park services would decline without the help of the taxpayers, is also pleased with their support. “We arc vers pleased and very happy and wc think Irving Charlton would be happy too.” Szcwczyk said '' Wc would like to give a big 'thanks' to the voters of Barry County w(nr showing their support." Hastings Township showed the most sup­ port for the millage proposal, with 386 yes lo budget, maintenance drops." Lenz said 238 no votes, while Castleton Township over­ The newly approved tax money will be whelmingly turned it down. 33-266. levied in the January 1987 tax roll, and col­ Most other townships and precincts were lected in 1988. much closer in their millage decisions. Those The board expects the millage to generate in support were: Hastings Township; $110,000 in its first year. Hastings City, all precincts; Woodland; Lenz felt the millage was a popular proposi­ Johnstown; Carlton; Hope; Thornapple tion partly because the parks board agreed lo Precinct 2; Rutland; Barry, both precincts; allow free admission to the historic village for Maple Grove; and Prairieville precinct 1. Barry County residents, except during special Townships and precincts not in support of events. the millage were: Castleton; Thomapplc "I think voters mandated us to stay with the Precinct 1; Yankee Springs; Prairieville park. They didn’t want it slowed down.’’ Precinct 2; Orangeville; Hope absent voters. Lenz said. Irving Precinct 2; Barry absent voters; The parks board plans to use the funding to Rutland absent voters; Prairiville absent maintain the 16 Barry County historic voters; Orangeville absent voters; Hastings buildings, many of which need new roof Township absent voters; Baltimore repairs, said Lenz. It will also be used to im­ Township; Assyria; Woodland Township ab­ prove the park ’s recreation area by expanding sent voters and Irving Precinct I. the beach, picnic and parking facilities; to The funds were sought by the Barry County preserve the collection of 110.000 artifacts; to Parks and Recreation Commission after they expand the education programs continuing to learned the County Commission had decided make children aware of their local heritage; to to cut funding to the historic village and park. develop the historic village to include an Lenz said county funds were cut partly due historic "living" farm, operating sawmill, to the loss of federal revenue sharing funds. train and depot. Federal grant monies were also cut. Lenz tx*nz uimmcil up his feeling* by saying, Mild "We cun now see u nule brighter sun on the "We were running on a pretty bare bones budget and when you’ve got a bare bones horizon. ’ ’ Courthouse improvements defeated Plans to make the Barry County Courthouse accessible to handicapped people and to restore the historic structure have been put on the back burner after a large defeat at the polls on Tuesday. Bender overcomes Gov. landslide to lambaste LaVean As a project of the American Association of University Women, Barbara Schondelmeyer and Esther Walton posted results at the courthouse. Clerk and Trustees selected: Junta Jarvie Barbara Bedford Russell Palmer Jarvie is new Castleton Clerk; Palmer, Bedford win in Rutland Coamaoaty Activkia Canker, the Barry County Medical Cert Berihty. toe CA Camp amlcato.y’ah pt^eaa Tickets are avaH^de M the door for S2.50. .. Pro Line buys tree stand firm jhoodtoc eeeeei of MKM toe. of WM Rose. Wto. a toviaion of Pro Line. The firm expects lo have the move completed and new facilities ready for production beginning to January Witotite move. Pro Line officials say toe company is etaering Mo new eras of toe archery industry tool will enable them to expend without interfering with toe established "dealer only sales nolicia of Pro Line bows. Chuck Iordan will continue as customer service manager for Pro Line end take on the same duties with MKM Marketing. Republicin Junin Jarvie has been named toe winner in toe Castleton Township clerk race, while Russell Palmer and Barbara Bedford arc Rutland Charter Township trustees. Jarvie collected 410 votes to clinch the open township position, while her opponent. Democrat Shirley A. Dexter, gained only 227 Jarvie. winning her first bid for public of­ fice is a retired Maple Valley home economics teacher, and feels she now has more time to devote to township business. In Rutland Charier Township, former depu­ ty clerk Barbara Bedford. 51. was elected to fill one of two newly created trustee posts. Bedford, a Democrat, was toe top vole getter with 434 votes. Palmer, also a Democrat, collected 407 votes to win his position on the township board. Since Rutland recently became a chartered township, the board must scat six trustees rather than the usual four. Republican challenger Clarence Ha use received 317 votes, while Republican Cindy Jo Smith gathered 352 votes. Hastings Charter Township also elected two additional trustees. Democrats Robert S. Casey and Virginia Sherry were elected with 426 and 440 votes, respectively. C. Wcndall Strickland was unopposed in his bid to become Johnstown Township clerk, receiving 385 votes. Incumbents re-elected to Barry County commission Incumbents Paul Kiel. Cathy Williamson and P. Richard Dean were victorious in their re-election efforts Tuesday for seals on the Barry County Board of Commissioners They will join unopposed commissioners Carolyn Coleman of District 1. Orvin Moore of District 4. Ted McKelvey of District 5 and Rae Hoare of the District 7. Paul Kiel remains as the only Democrat on toe board, defeating Republican Ethel Bozc in the District 6 by a 765 to 714 margin The 70-year-old retiree will soon begin his fifth term on toe county board. “I'm happy," he said after the election. got the experience and I’m capable of doin$ the job. I've got the time. I really feel 1 did* good job for Barry County. 1 will do the best I can.” Kiel narrowly carried the votes in H<X* Township 241 to 238. brought in 209 votes* Orangeville Township compared to Boze’ 171 and likewise won the absentee votes* Orangeville Township. 80 to 41. Continued on page11 A Democratic landslide statewide did nothing to stop a strong showing for Republican State Rep. Bob Bender, who won re-election to the 88th District house scat by a healthy 2,125-vote margin in Barry County and 1.492-vote margin in Ionia County. "We were really pleased — pleasantly sur­ prised by the numbers.'' Bender said Wwinesday after final voting tallies gave him 58 per­ cent of the vote compared to 42 percent for Democratic opponent Mike LaVean of Saranac. Bender expressed surprise at the size of the victory he racked up. The number of votes tallied in Barry County totaled 6,040 for Bender and 3,915 for LaVean. In Ionia County Bender received 6,497 votes to LaVean's 5,005, a 56 percent margin. Ionia County is LaVean’s “home” base and a county that apparently voted for more Democrats this year than previous years. Bender said. The Blanchard landslide 'wept three Republicans out of county com­ mission seats and placed three Democrats in their stead. Bender only won the county by a 200-vote margin four years ago. Republicans in Barry County fared better. *ith all the incumbent Republican commis­ sioners retaining their seats. Statewide. Republicans did not do as well as Render, who benefited from a lot of ticket­ splitting. Bender said the resounding defeat of Republican gubernatorial candidate William Lucas by incumbent Democratic candidate fames Blanchard is being labeled by some as 'perhaps the largest landslide in Michigan history.” The success of Blanchard meant some Republicans did not get out to vote. Bender ^Peculated, (turnout was poor statewide) and voters voted a straight Democratic t>eket, sweeping nine Republicans out of their slalc House scats. Two seats were gained in the House by Republicans. Bender said, leaving a net gain °y (he Democrats of seven scats, barring any election recounts, etc. A preliminary count puts the number ot Jf^blicans in the House at 46. down from Bender said, and the number of D^n°crats at 64. up from 57. ' There was not a lot of laughing, scrat1 lng and smiling around here this morning, “ender said from his office at the state capitol. Republican party leaders did an informal Continued on page 11 Barry County voters turned down a pro­ posal to increase county property taxes by .71 mills. 6110 to 4554 votes. Had the millage been approved, the cost of the finished project would have been an estimated $1,175,000 including materials, labor, engineering and architect fees and a contingency amount. The county board will meet next Wednes­ day to decide what, if any, further actions will be taken to acquire money for the im­ provements. said County Coordinator Judy Peterson. Two precincts of the 34 precincts in the county, approved the millage. Hastings Fourth Ward passed the proposal by a narrow margin — 183 to 173. Prairieville Precinct I also approved the increase by 169 to 135 votes. Barry Precinct 11 had an even 141 to 141 decision. And Castleton (ownship had the widest margin of defeat with 358 no votes and 222 yes votes. Renovation on the 93-year-old courthouse would have included the installation of an elevator, handicapped accessible bathrooms for the public and remodeling of the third floor attic for use as a county commissioners meeting room. Exterior work including new storm win­ dows, masonry repairs and rapairs to the gut­ ters and downspouts, were slated for im­ provements. Some of the renovation would have made the structure more energy efficient. Anna May Johnson, community leader, passes away at age 96 Mrs. Anna May Johnson, 96. one of Hastings’ best known and most active com­ munity leaders, died Monday, Nov. 3 A memorial service is being held today (Nov. 6) at 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings with Dr. /Ilian J. Weenick officiating. A native of Hastings, the former Anna Iron­ side was married to the late Aben E. Johnson, founder of Hastings Manufacturing Co. He died on Feb. 17, 1966. In addition to raising four children, Mrs. Johnson devoted herself to many community activities. She was instrumental in starting the YMCA Camp at Algonquin Lake, con­ tributing time and money to the project. She also assisted at a local baby clinic prior to the construction of Pennock Hospital. After the hospital was built, she served on rhe Women’s Board of Pennock and was its representative to the Michigan Hospital Association for many years. Mrs. Johnson also assumed a leadership role in getting the old high school building replaced with what is now Central School. She presented the idea of a bonding issue, which was the first bonding undertaken by the Hastings school system. Active in the Campfire Girls Organization. Mrs. Johnson served as a district director. During World War II. she worked on the Ration Board as a public service. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Hastings Women’s Club from 1923 and had served as the club’s treasurer. She also belonged to the Women's City Club of Grand Rapids and the Hastings Country Club. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings In recognition of her outstanding service to the community the Barry County Bar Associa­ tion presented its Liberty Bell Award to her in May of 1981. Mrs. Johnson was bom on Dec. 22. 1889. the daughter of Robert and Mary Ann (Fraser) Ironside. Her parents were originally from Scotland and settled in Canada before moving to Hastings. Mrs. Anna May Johnson After graduating from Hastings High School in June of 1908. she taught at Mat­ thews School which is now the Word of Faith Fellowship Church at Algonquin Lake. She attended Ypsilanti Normal College for two years and taught sixth grade al Upton Ave. School in Battle Creek for two years. She and her husband were married on Jan. 21. 1915. She is survived by two sons. Stephen of Hastings and Aben E. Jr. of Bloomfield Hills and Singer Island. Fla.; two daughters. Mrs. Eric (Barbara) vonRcis of Gun Lake and Mrs. Allen (Agnes) Blacklidgc of New Pon Beach. Calif; 15 grandchildren and 24 great grand­ children. She was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. Pennock Hospital or the Hastings Public Library. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 6.1986 Hope Township man pleads guilty to sex offense Pre-Winter Re-po Sale Legal Notices Everything must go! STATE OF MICH IGAr< PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY Bids start at $500 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1984 1981 1980 1980 1979 1976 1976 Mazda B 2000 Pickup Chevrolet Citation Chevrolet Citation Pontiac Grand LeMans Ford F-150 Pickup Ford Pickup Ford Granada For further Information contact: Mr. King at Hastings City Bank 945-2401 South Jefferson TREBT NEW8 EVENTS Vote Today — Polls are Open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. 1. Close to a thousand hungry people attend the Rotary Pancake Supper each year. The annual event is this Thursday at the High School Cafeteria from 4:30 until 7. Sau­ sages and Pancakes, Rotary style, stay with you for a long time and. at $2.50 a person, the meal is a great bargain. Tickets are available at Bosley's, Cinder’s and Jacobs or at the door. Don't miss It. 2. After you chow down on pancakes, attend the WBCH Homemakers^School at Central Auditorium. This informative and fun pre­ sentation is free, but you need a ticket from Bosley’s or another sponsor. Among the many prizes to be given away is a Gund Bear from Bosley's Pauf»e Gift Shop and a weekend at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. Goodies galore and a great snow, be there. Bring a can of food to donate to Love Inc. for Christmas Baskets. (Not required.) 3. Saxaphone Day • November 6. John Phillip Sousa’s Birthday • November 6. Visit Bosley's this week and play a Sousa march on your saxaphone and we will give you a $5.00 gift certificate. (Limit 5.) 4. The postponed benefit auction for the C.K. and S. depot will be at the community building in Hastings this Saturday at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the depot building fund. 5. Order Pasties from Grace Lutheran Church members for pick up on November 15. Proceeds go to help 2 Vi -year-old Joshua Herminett. Call 945-2879 afternoons, or 945-2271 evenings to order. 6. Abet and Aid Punsters Day - November 8. Our annual call for puns is this week. We will give you a $1.00 gift certificate for your pun and publish the one we like best. (Limit one per person.) 7. Penn Nook Gift Shop’s Christmas presen­ tation is at the hospital this Wednesday and Thursday, November 5 and 6. 8. Give at the blood drive at Maple Valley High School this Friday, November 7, from 9:30 and until 3:30 p.m. Stop at Bosley's after you give and we will treat you to a Snickers bar. 9. National Card and Letter Writing Week November 2-8. Get a card or write a letter to a friend this week, bring it to Bosley’s and we will provide the stamp. 10. Thanks to everyone who stopped and wished Little Bucky Happy Birthday last week. Our Congratulations to Grace Reid who won our Bucky Birthday Drawing. 11. Visit Something Natural for ice cream, cheese, nuts and other foods that are good for you, on South Jefferson Street across from Bosley’s. (Gilt certificates are limited to one per person per month and, unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) A Hope Township man pleaded guilty to second degree criminal sexual conduct in Barry County Circuit Court Oct. 24, telling the judge he touched a nine-year-old girl in her private parts on two separate occasions late this summer. Rick L. Nichols, 33, of Harrington Road, Big Cedar Lake, pleaded guilty to the offense in exchange for the dropping of more serious criminal sexual conduct charges lodged against him. He was originally charged with sexually penetrating the girl and performing oral sex with her, both offenses punishable by possible life imprisonment The charge he pleaded guilty to is PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 86-19587-SE In the mottvr of CARL BRECHEISEN Deceased. Social Security Num­ ber 353-28-8205. TAKE NOTICE: On No.err.be- 18. 1986 of 9:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD H. SHAW Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Lloyd Brecheisen for commencement of proceedings In the above estate matter, for the appointment of Lloyd Brechelsen os Personal Representative of the Estole, for a determination of heirs of the deceased, that the Will of the deceased be admitted to Pro­ bate. and that claims against rhe estate be determined. Creditors ore hereby notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, personally or by moil, to both the personal representative and to the Court on or before January 18, 1987. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned lo persons appearing of record to be entitled. October 31, 1986 Lloyd Brechelsen 8503 Coats Grove Rood Woodland. Ml 48897 David A. Dimmers (Pl2793) DIMMERS 4 McPHILLIPS 221 South Broadway Hostings. MJ 49058 616-945-9596 (IM) STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE File No. 86-19589 IE Estate of HAROLD A. EVANS, deceased. 366-07-9398. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your Interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the following: 1. The Decedent, whose lost known address was 25631 Bat­ tle Creek Highway, Bellevue. Michigan. 49021 died 10/18/86. 2. An instrument dated 3/24/76 has been admitted as the will of the Deceased. 3. Creditors of the Deceased ore notlfed that all claims against the estate will be bar­ red unless presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice or four monthi from the date the claim is due. whichever is later. TO THE INDEPENDENT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: G. RANDALL PRICE. 835 Golden Amu.. Bat­ tie Creek. Michigan. 49015. Nolice is further given that the estale will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. G. RANDALL PRICE (Pl 9092) 835 Golden Avenue Bottle Creek. Michigan 49015 (616) 963-6713 punishable by up 10 15 yrars in risQn Sentencing on the case was set for Nov 5 Pontas L. Lake. 39. of 6990 Lammers Rd.. Delton, was sentenced Oct. 24 to four weekends tn jail and six months of probat.on for the Aug. 4 assault of his wife with an unloaded shotgun. Lake told the court he was sorry for his actions. My intent was not to scare anyone Lake apparently became angry at his estranged wife when she look all the furniture from his house. Ke accosted her on lhe road with the shotgun, police said. Wte had no ciminal record, his aitorney Richard Shaw tola Judge Richard Shuster, and Middleville changes mind, OKs computer purchase by Kathleen J. Oresik The Middleville Village Council agreed Tuesday to purchase a KayPro personal com­ puter system for the village and to rescind a previous motion to have the old computer's cartridges reprogrammed. The council had agreed at its Oct. 28 meeting to have the old machine reprogramm­ ed at a cost of $400 and to look into other pur­ chase options since the machine and the car­ tridges arc obsolete. Village Manager Kit Roon and trustee Lon Myers informed the council, Tuesday, that they had visited the municipal building in Lake Odessa last Friday and were impressed with their computer systems. “1 walked away from there feeling that we are operating in the dark ages. They are using three computers, two of them Apple com­ puters with letter quality printers, and their village is of comparable size to Middleville. “Lake Odessa's village manager recommended that we didn’t purchase an Apple computer if we wanted to access Lansing's computer. Apples are not universally com­ patible.” Roon said. Myers said he and Roon went comparison shoeing for a computer and recommended that the council approve lhe purchase of the national brand KayPro. They said even if the cartridges arc reprogrammed the village will face the same dilemma when the water rates change again. The new water rate increases will be effec­ tive Jan. 1. ' "Hopefully, the computer will be ready.” Roon said. "If not. we'll bill at the old ratc^ _______ t____ ________ j,UK for that____________________ quarter. If the computer is ready, th/ $400 we'll gain from the increase will be plied to the purchase cost.__________________ " Wc have money available in the water and sewer, capital outlay and general fund for the* balancc of the purchase.” he said. Roon said the KayPro is an IBM done that can do more than the IBM. is easier to work with and costs considcrablcy less. He said an initial expense of $3,750 would pay for the computer, necessary software, a matrix printer with a near letter quality mode, a basic users learning package, a color monitor and expansion cababilitics. He said he has requested a list of the available water billing programs from the American Water Works Association. At Iasi month's joint meeting of the council and the Thornapple Township Board, joint committees of the two bodies were formed to study the feasibility and need of a shared municipal building. The possihlility of sharing the cost and use of a new computer was also discussed. Officials said, however, that the village's immediate need for a new computer supersed­ ed lhe township's need. "Earlier investigations led us to believe we’d be paying as much as S 10.000 for an IBM with water billing software, so the coun­ cil agreed to have the cartridges reprogramm­ ed,” Roon said. The village council later agreed to purchase the Kay Pro rather than put more money into the obsolete machine. "Their need for a new computer forced them to move quickly.” township Supervisor Donald Boysen said. "If the township does anything in that scope (computer useage) we may initially pay for use of the village computer. “The committees that were formed will better inform us of the feasibility of joint ownership for both governing units. They’re looking into how joint ventures arc working Morn news every weekl Subscribe to the Banner 948-8051 LAYAWAY NOW for... S Christmas! | 3 You’ll find shopping and selection S K best when you shop early. K i J HODGES (7.,122 W. State St. M 5 C'ewelrV Hastings, Ml 49OM & AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK Little Bucky celebrates James Nalsmith’s Birthday by having a dollar sale this week. The Buck dribbles around his suppliers until they give him the best price to offer you so you don’t have to bounce from store to store to find the best values, just shop our Reminder ad each week. 2. Our Sentiment Shop collection of Thanks­ giving and Christmas cards is now on display. 3. We have a fine selection of Boxed Christ­ mas cards from $1.99 to $2.69 on sale at Bosley's. Our American Greetings Boxed Christmas cards are 30% OIL 4. Masquerade, a new fragrance from Prince Matchabelll, is ready for you to sample in our Fragrance Aisle. 5. This year’s selection of Christmas mugs and Love Lites is now displayed in our Pause GUI Shop. A great gift at $3.99. 6. Bosley’s is now open until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 5-30 on Saturday to service you. 1. 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State Rd., Hastings, stood mule to charges that he misrepresented who he was to Gavin Chevrolet Buick in Middleville, causing the dealership to deliver to him a new Buick Century. Not guilty pleas were entered for the forgery and false pretenses over S100 charges. A Dec. 3 pre-trial was set. IUNTY DENTURES COMPLETE OEHTURES395 UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE S225 s295l •All tilth ind materials used mill thi high lUndirdi sit by the American Denial Ass n. & GOOD SPIRITS •Our en prtmisis lib previdea Lid.vtdual and ithCMnt tervee of Sooth Jefferson and Co art Street Heatings, Michigan mminatiofi. (616)455*0810 •L.D. Himtbaugh DOS •0.0. Whili DOS •G. Minciwlci DOS 2330 Nth St.. S.E., Grand Rapids SUNDAYBRUNCH 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • ADULTS...*9.95 Special prices for senior citizens & children For Reservations — 948-9291 WZT fVfCfd SP£C/Mf ’ CUP and SAVt 1- .. trith this AD— SUNDAY BRUNCH jIMpjSw! Get Second for.. valid Nov. 9,1986 only Vi-Price!. ............................. in........ ........................unit (11-6) g | was “very upset at the time". Anthony L. Brown. 18, of 5425 Meredith, Portage, pleaded guilty to stealing two bags of pop cans and bottles from a Blue Lagoon Road garage Sept. 3. He will be sentenced Nov. 26. Gregory T. Mulder. 20, of 50 Milt St., Saranac, pleaded guilty to malicious destruction of property under S100 in exchange for the dropping of felony larceny charges. He will be sentenced Nov. 12. Robert L. Hinckley, 20, of 2420 Woodruff Rd., Hastings, was sentenced to two years of probation with the first 30 days in the Barry County Jail for drunk drivirg and for carrying around illegal brass knuckles. John D. Howe, 30. of 106 Lena St., Nashville, pleaded guilty to drunk driving, second offense, and driving with a suspended license, second offense. He will be sentenced Nov. 19. Steven E. Lawrence, 26, of 628 E. Madison, Hastings, stood mute to charges of 9 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday November 6.1986 - Page 3 VIEWPOINT TK cheerleaders travel approved by board by Kathleen J. Oresik f °f ThornaPPie Kellogg Board ‘ “Uca,,lon wcrc rc,ucla'” to allow varsity cheerleaders to use the school s name in a yecember competition in Nashville. Tenn Th0 C°nce? ovcr a Rouble liability risk. nc school's cheerleaders and their mothers wno attended the board meeting Monday night urged the board to OK the trip, saying that other area schools lend their name in competitions. Wc can go independently, but would prefer to go representing TK in the competit>on. ’ they said Tbcy argued that the parents of the cheerleaders would sign a liability waiver and pay all expenses, and added that there are several businesses willing to sponsor the trip. Mrs. Terese Burch said without the school name, only four people cheered the team on during this summer's competition at the Allegan County Fair. "The other schools that lend their name to their cheerleaders in competitions had their bleachers full. “Our girls placed in the top four out of the 40 to 50 schools that competed to cam the right to go to the December competition. We'd like to go representing the school, not as individuals," she said. The board questioned the safety of the com­ petition and were assured that qualified spot­ ters would be on hand. School Superintendent Gerald Page said cheerleading isn't sanctioned as a sport by the school and has no qualified coaches. He sa»d they would be going as a community venture to an international competition. After much discussion, a motion to approve the trip and u>c lhe school name in the com­ petition gained board approval. Treasurer James Vcrlindc suggested that the cheerleaders present a suggested policy and guidelines to the board regarding trips and competitions. He also noted that the board doesn't recognize cheerleading as a varsity sport and said the board reviewed this policy last year. fire one evening last week. He said condensa­ tion caused the wires to heat up and ignite. "The contractors who inspected the wiring in the other portables couldn't find any faults wiring." he said. Drug Prevention Middle School teacher Jody Pratt gave a report on the Quest workshop recently >ddcd to the 7th grade communications classes. She and 7th grade teacher Bob Weller at­ tended a seminar on drug abuse prevention sponsored by the Middleville Lions last month. She said parent participation, decision mak­ ing skills and community involvement is a major part of the drug prevention program taught all 7th graders during the nine-week orientation classes. Regular Business The board agreed to table action on the re­ quest to purchase new band uniforms for next year and on the request for Washington, DC Close-Up funding. New postmaster on the job in Hastings Loretta Ligon, a 20 year employee of the U.S. Postal Service, has been sworn-in as lhe new postmaster for Hastings. Ligon, a native of Wisconsin who grew up in Illinois, is lhe first woman and the first Black to hold the position of postmaster in Hastings. She succeeds Robert Brogan who retired. She started her career with the U.S. Postal Service as a distribution clerk in Champaign, III- where she worked seven years. Ligon also worked in the personnel department as a clerk-stenographer replace­ ment and as supervisor of employee labor relations in the absence of the manager. In Arlington Heights. III., she worked as a distribution clerk for 18 months. Her first postmaster's appointment was in Grand Park, III. After 16 months there. Ligon was promoted to postmaster of the Cedar Spr­ ings, Mi. post office. She held that position for six years before tak­ ing the Hastings post. Ligon also has 10 years of experience in state Civil Service posi­ tions in Illinois. Her educational background includes about 114 years of college credits, obtained at community colleges. “For seven years. 1 worked two jobs and went to school and never received any aid," she said. Ligon describes herself as a single parent of two young men. Her sons. Kenneth, 28, and Aaron, 20, are both in college. She also was a foster parent for mentally retarded children. Ligon has five brothers and two sisters who are mattered from New York to California. A twin sister resides in Arizona. In her spare time, Ligon enjoys varied interests, including ballet, opera, live theatre and oil painting. Her paintings have been featured in several exhibits. She has been active in a number of organizations over the years: the West Michigan Jazz Society. Rockford Bicentennial American Business Women’s Club. Cedar Springs Women's Club and the Department of Children's and Family Services Foster Care Associa­ tion in Grand Rapids. Bus Purchases Approved After reviewing low bids the board agreed to purchase two new buses equipped with radios. The board will be purchasing a 71 passenger bus with an $845 radio for $42,201 and a 46 passenger special cd bus for $39,974 also equipped with a radio. Payment for the buses is to come out of next year’s budget. 1986-37 Budgets Approved The board unanimously approved budget items for the 1964 Debt Service in the amount of $50,262.50; the I969 Debt Service of $293,375; the cafeteria of $214,500 based on estimated sales; $21,500 for the public library; and $115,505 for the athletic department. Page said the audit book shows a good balance for 1964 and 1969. and added that in the past three years five total mills have been reduced. He said they have money to pay the debt services from what has been, or will be col­ lected this tax year. Page said estimates that the district will be able to reduce the tax for debt service by another two or 2.1 mills, but cautioned that millage may again raise in the '88-89 school year. “If the building trend continues the SEV will go up and wc may be left with no surplus funds and the board will be free to levy whatever millage is necessary. “We were uncertain what the school bond loan and interest would be for this year and ended up with a surplus by levying 4 mills," he said. Bills for the month of October in the amount of $651.649.93 were also approved. Page said $2,738 of that amount, allocated for repairs to the football field's lighting system dial was damaged by last spring's winds, has been sub­ mitted to the insurance carrier. The board also agreed to make a 30 percent down payment on the five portable classroomss. Page said one of the portables experienced a Page said a number of the schools' members have also attended drug awareness­ prevention workshops. He said the school is working towards im­ plementing drug prevention programs in the K-12 curriculum. High School Principal Hank Dugan said drug abuse problems in West Michigan aren’t as bad as in other states. "There's no sign of a real problem in Barry County yet. but the Grand Rapids School Systems are experiencing a problem. It's in­ evitable that the problem will spread to our schools in the future." he said. Dugan said 25-30 high school students will । ’“ending a Close-Up program, a first hand °ok at government in action, in Lansing this month at no cost to the school. The board referred a request by the adjmnistrators to negotiate new contracts to the LaPor Relations Committee. Chairperson of the Expansion Committee Jan Siebsma submitted a comprehensive report of the committee's findings and sug­ gested solutions to the overcrowding pro­ blems at the elementary levels to the Finance Committee of the board. (See next week's Paper for more on the report.) Finally, a request from the Barry County Mental Health Department to implement energy efficient measures at a cost of '148,000 to the Freeport School was referred to the Building and Grounds Committee. tion." he related. — EDITORIAL:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Election Night Notes... Now that the campaigning is all over wc can have a chance to relied on what happened Tuesday and what it could mean for the future. The most positive voting result is that Charlton Park has finally received both an endorsement from the people of the county and some stability for the future. We’ve always made lhe park one of our favorite places and believe every Barry County person should not only use it but take friends and neighbors to see the attractions. Approval of the tax levy guarantees that this asset to lhe county will continue to develop. Park board members also have an open ear for your ideas on how that development should take place. On a less positive note, the Third District Congressional race was not onlynasty but outrageously expensive. Press reports over the weekend showed in­ cumbent Rep. Howard Wolpc. D-Dclta Township, as spending over $628,000 to win a scat in Congress with a salary of about 12 percent of that amount. Unfortunately, we doubt that the system will change much because it strongly benefits those in power. It’s easy to raise the big numbers in money when you have a vote on Capitol Hill. Challengers back home like Teresa Decker, who mustered only S25.OOO for her campaign against Paul Henry, or Jackie MacGregor, who raised substantially less than Wolpe, have trouble putting up an even fight against a sitting representative. The saddest part of the high spending is that it doesn’t result in either greater participation or in more voter knowledge. Less than half of the voters even bothered to go to the polls. Newspaper people have been shouting for some time now that politicians should quit throwing their money at expensive, slick television advertising and spend some effort and money addressing the issues in print advertising that can be read, re-read, saved and studied. We’re realistic in knowing that not everyone will read every ad. but we do know that viewers and voters won’t save a televi­ sion commercial. It car. be documented that the more money that has been spent on television advertising, the fewer lhe number of people who go to the polls. And finally another positive note. Five years ago if you went to the courthouse on election night, you found yourself in a haze of blue smoke. Tuesday, only one smoker was left among the workers tallying lhe votes in the clerk's office. The stop smoking message appears to be getting through. PUBLIC OPINION: Will the release of Jacobsen result in other hostage releases? (Left) New Hasting* Postmaster Loretta Ligon cuts the first piece of cake s*rved at a reception held In her honor immediately after she was swom-ln on October 14. Middleville man killed in farm mishap A 21-year-old Middleville man died Satur­ day when he fell into automated farm machinery while feeding his uncle's dairy cows. Barry County Sheriff s deputies report. Mark A. Dykstra of 5880 Cherry Valley Rd. died instantly of injuries sustained in the accident, which occurred around 5:10 p.m. Saturday. According to sheriffs deputies and the vic­ tim’s uncle, David Dykstra, the 21-year-old was in the process of gathering feed to take to a dairy herd the farm owns in Caledonia, and had taken shelled corn, silage and haylage out of three silos and transferred it to a feed mixer wagon. The automated mixer wagon uses augers (large cylinders that look like drill bits) to mix the com and shoot it out a chute on the side of the wagon, deputies said. The mixed feed was being dumped on the ground for later transfer to a truck, Dykstra said. Dykstra said he believed his nephewjumped up on the side of the feed wagon to check on the progress of the com when he lost his balance and fell into the wagon, getting caught in the mixing mechanism. Other farm hands discovered Dykstra's mutilated body lying on the ground just minutes after the accident occurred and am­ bulance, fire and police personnel responded. The accident was a shock to the young man's family and many others in lhe community. Dykstra was married and had a two-yearold son, Matthew. His wife Lenora is preg­ nant with a second child. He was living in a house on his uncle’s farm on Cherry Valley Road. His uncle said Dykstra “practically grew up” on the farm and was "part of the family.” The uncle said Dykstra's family was handl­ ing the tragedy well. "They have a lot of faith in God and they figure when it’s time to go it’s time to go." Funeral services were held Wednesday at Beeler Funeral Chape) in Middleville. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Dykstra was bom in 1965 in Grand Rapids, the son of Henry Jr. and Linda J. Dykstra. He graduated from Thomapple-Kellogg High School in 1984 and was married to Lenora S. Claypool. He is survived by his wife, his son, his parents, three brothers, two sisters, paternal grandparents and maternal grandmother, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. perimeter of the area, Abendroth said, to keep the suspects from leaving. The suspects couldn't be located, and the search was discontinued shortly before noon, Abendroth said. Neighbors were alerted to the situation and reported a man coming out of the fields about 1:30 p.m.. Abendroth said. A Hastings City patrolman went out to the area and had no trouble arresting the suspect, Barbara Meyers Carol Morse Norm Galbreath Terry Chase # Annellese Brown Chamber plans legislative coffee The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a legislative coffee on Monday, Nov. 10, at McDonald's Restaurant. The cof­ fee is set for 8 a.m. Senator Jack Welborn, Representative Robert Bender and Fred C. Douglas, community services director for Consumers Power Co. are all able to attend and will answer questions in an open discussion. The public is welcome to attend, and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce en­ courages county-wide participation. Thieves steal city truck; police give chase Saturday Barry County Sheriffs deputies chased suspected car thieves through fields and woods Saturday before finally nabbing one suspect. Another suspect is still at large. Thieves made off with a Hastings city pickup truck parked outside the city garage early Saturday morning. Barry County Sheriffs Posse member Ken Neil spotted the city frock in Uke Odessa about 9:25 a.m. Saturday, sheriffs deputy Bob Abendroth said. Neil gave chase, and the thieves Bed south and w<M out of Lake Odessa onto Brown Road. Abendroth said. Abendroth responded to a call from Neil, he said, and set up a road block al the Tischer and Brown Road intersection. .... "When 1 got there to set up a blockade the suspects were 200 yards east of lhe intersec­ Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — Abendroth said. "He was whipped. He was scratched up — he had fallen into the creek." The 16-year-old Hastings youth arrested gave police the name of the man with him, and police were seeking warrants for the se­ cond suspect Monday. Abendroth said. Early Tuesday morning, American hostage David Jacobsen reached freedom in Wiesbaden, West Germany, after being kidnapped and held captive in Beirut, Lebanon for 17 months by Shiite Moslems. While he and his family feel relief in his coming home, six Americans remain in that middle eastern country against their will. Do you think the release of Jacobsen will result in the release of the six remaining hostages. Why or why not? Barbara Meyers, Woodland: There's always that possibility. If they're willing to negotiate for one, then maybe they will want to negotiate for more. I hope they can, anyway. (left) Deputy Mike Lesick and his tracking dog Hans were called out Saturday to try and track two suspected truck thieves police chased into a wooded area in northeast Carlton Township. Carol Morse, Hastings: I would like to think so, but Pm afraid not. I'm just very skeptical about it. I just don't trust the people holding them. It would be wonderful if they were released. Bruce Vanderwater Annellese Brown, Hastings: I hope so. With all the publicity and all the people wanting the release, Pm sure it's a big help. I think he (Jacobsen) will help, too. Norm Galbreath, Hastings: No, I think probably they have done this for political reasons to make it look good at this time. I really don't think they have intentions of releasing the others. Terry Chase, Hastings: Maybe yes, maybe no. Not necessarily betause you don't know why they released them. You don't know if the government made a secret deal or what they did. You can't really say; you never know. Bruce Vanderwater, Hastings: I certainly hope so. Nobody's really saying anything. Waite (Terry Waite, Anglican church envoy) might be able to pull something we don't know anything about o behind, lo Messer Road. Abendroth said, where the suspects turned sooth. Just north of Ssson Road on Messer ’““’•J* beaded the pickup into the woods on a dirt road, Abendroth said. Abendroth followed with the police^nnsert Neil was behind him with Ins vehicle. The cars were in fast pursuit. Abendroln sa,d. and Hastings Banner] Seep form P.S. 3579 lo P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. of ^Pickup and fled on foot. Abendroth “«>• Road Neil chased the 20-year-old to Messer K and then lost him. Abendroth sank The juvenile disappearedI m»lrhe wootK Deputy Mike Les.ck and h,s |X>h« dog HanXere called in to track s“^rolh One trail was lost >■> " swamp. Atandro said, and the 20-year-old s Iran contaminated. . . _..tro||ed the Other deputies and city police P"lro"CT Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 45 - Thursday, Novembers, 1986 Subscription Rales: S11.00 per year In Barry County; $13.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $14.50 per year elsewhere. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following g lidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must Include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �I Page4— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, Novembers, 1986 Mark Alan Dykstra Raymond H. Clinton Agnes B. Snyder HASTINGS - Mrs. Agnes B. Snyder, 71, of Sun City Center, Florida, formerly of Hastings, died Wednesday. Oct. 29, 1986, at her residence in Florida. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday. Nov. 4 at River­ side Cemetery, Rev. David B. Nelson. Jr. of­ ficiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Ar­ rangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Mrs. Snyder was bom on July 21, 1915 in Hastings, the daughter of Nelson and Allie (Barnum) Burroughs. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings Schools. She married Wayne A. Snyder. She has resided in Sun City Center for the past two years and had previously lived in Aurora. Ohio since 1968. She was a member of United Community Church of Sun City Center, FL. Mrs. Snyder is survived by one son, Philip Snyder of Burke, Virginia; one daughter, Mrs. Linda (Snyder) Wright of Yardley. PA; five grandchildren; one brother-in-law and wife. Ivan and Virginia Snyder of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne on October 30. 1983; otx brother. Ralph Burroughs in 1984 and one sister, Mary Lou Houghcy in 1967. Ruth N. Paulsen HASTINGS ■ Mrs Ruth N. Paulsen. 73. of 518 W. Green St.. Hastings died Friday. Oct. 31. 1986 at the Barry County Medical Facili­ ty. Respecting her wishes, Mrs. Paulsen will­ ed her body to Michigan State University for scientific purposes. There will be no funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Ar­ rangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Mrs. Paulsen was bom on January 24. 1913 in Hastings the daughter of Mortimer and Er­ ma (Brown) Nichols. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings Schools. She was married to Edward Paulsen. Mrs. Paulsen has no immediate survivors. She was preceded in death by her husband. Edward. HASTINGS - Mr. Raymond H. Clinton, 78. of 730 S. Jefferson St.. Hastings died Fri­ day. Oct. 31. 1986, at his residence. Funeral services were held 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3. 1986 at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Pastor Michael J. Anton officiated with burial at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to TB & Emphysema Foundation of Michigan Heart Association. Mr. Clinton was bom August 7, 1908, in Ada lhe son of Burt and Hattie (Carew) Clin­ ton. He came to Irving Township. Barry County as a child and attended the Algonquin School and Hastings High School. He married Dorothy Cisler in 1929. She died in 1964. He then married Loretta (Rost) Seger on May 21. 1966. Mr. Clinton had been employed at the Hastings Furniture Co. for six years, Brandstetter Distributing for 29 years, State Highway for a few years and engaged in farm­ ing as a young man in Irving Township. He retired in 1972. He was a member of Hastings Moose Lodge No. 628. Mr. Clinton is survived by his wife. Loretta (Betty); one daughter, Mrs. David (Sally) Moore of Gladwin; two sons. Jack Clinton of Hastings and Wayne (Norman) Clinton of Williamston; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Bradford of Chicago, IL and Mrs. Eileen Cleveland of Borden Town. NJ; several step grandchildren and step great­ grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Arthur. Howard, and Charles Clinton and one sister, Mary. Hildegards A. Grandwohl HASTINGS - HU de garde A. Grandwohl, 88 , 508 W. Woodlawn, died late Tuesday, Nov. 4 at Barry County Medical Facility. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 2J9 E. North Sa MkHmH AMoa. Pasizw Phone 9*59414 Sunday N<w 9 1 4$ Church School j»n ^r»| iooo Wonfop Service. Church Qwnol Thursday. Nov. 6 Bauar 7 9 p m Frutey. Nov 7 • Annual Banur (Luncheon 11:301) Saturday. Nov 8 Confirmation 6. 930 a.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hailing* Mich . Allan J Weenink. In­ terim Mmtslrr Eileen Hl|bee. Dir. Chris­ tian Ed Sunday Nov 9 9 JO .nd 11:00 Morning Wreib-p nervier* Nuraery Pro vadrd Broad.au ol • 30 nervier over WBCH AM ami IM v 30 Church School Cteucs far aU agra 10 30 Colter How in the Church Orrung Room 1:30 Junior Hr»h Youth FcUowih.p men at Church 7 00 Senior High Youth FeOovnhip meet al the church Monday Nov 10. 7:30 Ses­ sion Meding Tuesday. Nov 11. 7:15 Or ile 7. in the hningv Wednesday Nov. 12, 7 30 Charnel Choir practice. 7:30 Boy Scouts will meet FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Midi.. 49058, (61C| 9459574 David B Nelson Jr PaUor Sunday Nov 9 • 900 am Children a Choir Choi. Room 930 a.m. Sunday School 10 W a tn Colter FeUmnfap. 10-30 a m Radio Broadest WBCH. 1100 am Worship Gospel m Glass The Resurrection 6 00 p m Jr. Hi and Sr Hi Youth Fellowships Mon­ day Nov to 7 00pm PastorPanshReUluiru. 7 00pm Scuuls Tuesday. Nov. 11. 12 00 anon Hi Nuoners. 6 30 p.m Bell Choir. 7 011 p.m Finance Committee. Wcitncsday Nov 12. 1000 am UMW Board 11 30 am Prayer Group Lounge. 12 m«i UMW Umcheon (Reservations! 700 pm Divisions and Work Arras Thumd*. Nov 13 SOO pm 800 pm UMW Bazaar 500pm 700pm Dinner Friday Nov 14 9 00 am 300 pm. UMW Bazaar 1100 am 100 pm Lunch. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Leon Pohl. Pastor Satur­ day Mai* 4 30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8 am. and 11 a m confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 p m HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South al M-79 Robert Mayo, pastor, phone 9454995 Robert Fuller, choir director Sunday schedule: 9:30 Fellowship and Collet. 9 55 Sunday School. 11:10 Mom.ng Wonhip; 6-00 p m Evening Wonhip; 7.00 p.m Youth Meeting Nursery foe all services, triruportat ion provided to and (rm mon mg services Prayer meeting. 700 pm FIRST CHURCH Of GOD. 1330 N. Broad­ way. Rev David D. Garrett. Phorw 948-2229 Paraonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Chrtalian experience makes you a member. 5.30 a.a. Sunday School: 10:« a m Worship Senior. 8 p.m. Fellowship Worahip; 7 Widoeariay Prayer. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 K Woodlawn. Hartings. Michigan 948-80CM. Kenneth W. Darner. Pastor, James R. Bar- EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner ol Broadway and Center Streets Father Wayne Smith. Rector Sunday Eucharist al 10.00 a.m. (Summer HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH 307 E Marshall Rev Sieven Palm. Pastor Sunday Morning Sunday School IOOO Morning Worship Semes I I OC Everung Service - 7J0. Prayer Meeting Wednesday Night • 7 30 HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd. Runnel) A. Sarver. Pastor Phone 9459224. Worship service 10:30 IJB.. evening service 6 p.m.. dames for all ages 9 45 *.m Sunday school. Tuesday. Cottage Peyer Meeting 7 00 p-in. Patricia M. Snyder MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Mark Alan Dykstra. 21. of Middleville, died of accidental injuries in a farm accident Saturday . Nov. |. 1986. Funeral services were held at 1:30 Wednes­ day. Nov. 5 at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middlcville. Pastor William Dobson and Pastor Randy Hershey officiated with burial in Mt Hope Cemetery’. Memorials may be made to Whitney villc Bible Church Building Fund. Mark was born March 27. 1965 in Grand Rapids, the son of Henry Jr. and Linda (Bowerman) J. Dykstra. He graduated from Middleville T-K High School in 1984 and was married to Lenora S. Claypool on June 29. 1984. He was a farmer all of his life. Mr. Dykstra is survived by his wife. Lenora; one son. Matthew Wayne; his parents Henry and Linda Dykstra Jr., of Middleville; three brothers, S/Sgt. John H. (Anne) Dykstra of Baumholder. West Germany. Pvt. Eric L. Dykstra of Ft. Riley. Kan., Scott L. Dykstra of Middleville; two sisters, S/Sgt Jeff and Karen Sue Polk of Denver, CO and Lori Kay Williams of Middleville- grandparents. Henry and Emma Dykstra Sr., of Middleville and Beatrice Bowerman Peake of Middleville; his father-in-law. Judson Claypool of Freeport and mother-in-law, Patricia Higgins of Hastings; several aunts, uncles and cousins. HICKORY CORf ERS - Mr, Harn (Patricia M.) Snyder. 58. 14581 S. Kellogg School. Hickory Comers passed away Mon­ day evening. Oct 27. 1986 at Borges, Medical Center. Mrs. Snyder was bom July 31. 1928 in Augusta. Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Hazel tWiltse) Cook. She had lived all of her married life in the Hickory­ Comers area. She was a member of the Hickory Corners Fire Department Woman s Auxiliary. She was married to Harry P. Snyder August 2. 1947. Surviving besides her husband are three sons. Gregory P. Snyder of Hickory Comers. Harry R. Snyder of Richland and Jeffrey J. Snyder of Comstock five grandchildren; two sisters. Mrs Tony (Virginia) Geldies of St. Petersburg. Fla and Mrs Barbara Day of Brooksville. Fla two brothers. Carlton Cook of Fla. and Robert Cook of North Hollywood. CA: several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. A memorial service was held Thursday. Oct. 30 at I p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home. Delton. Rev. Phillip Perkins officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society Envelopes available al lhe Funeral Home John Adorn Myers Mildred J. Kermeen FREEPORT - Mr. John Adorn Myers. 75, former longtime Freeport resident, died Mon­ day morning. Nov. 3. 1986. Funeral services were held 11 a.m.. Thursday. Nov. 6 at Gaines United Brethren Church in Caledonia. Rev. Richard J. Raab officiated with burial in Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church building fund. Arrangements were by Roetman Chapel in Caledonia. Mr. Myers was bom January 28, 1911 in Freeport the son of John F. and Cordelia (Tyler) Myers. He attended Freeport schools. He was married to Thelma C. Lee. Mr. Myers was a retired over the road truck driver and an active member of Freeport United Brethren Church and Gaines United Brethren Church. He is survived by his wife. Thelma C.; his children Kathleen and Arthur Fuller of Kent­ wood. Kenneth and Phyllis Myers of Freeport. John and L’*tsy Myers of Caledonia and Alice Ploeg of Grand Rapids; 13 grand­ children. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Robert A. Ploeg. MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Mildred J. Ker­ meen, 80, of Middleville, died Saturday, Nov. 1. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services were held 1:30 Tuesday. Nov. 4 at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Rev, Adam Chyrowski officiated with burial in Parmelee Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease. Mrs. Kermeen was bom April 16, 1906 in Hastings the daughter of Jesse C. and Mabel (Gilding) Moore. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1923, from Barry County Normal in 1924 and attended Western Michigan University. She was married to Mihon T. Kermeen on April 26, 1929. She taught rural school at Gregory, Quimby. Fisher, Parmelee and Klingensmith. She was a member of Middleville Extension Club, Pythian Sisters and attended Parmelee United Methodist Church. Mrs. Kermeen is survived by her husband, Milton T.; one daughter Mrs. Donna J. Dettmann of Middleville; four grandchildren. Michael K. Dettmann, Mrs. Floyd (Ann) Pat­ ton and Jim M. Dettmann all of Middleville and Mrs. Greg (Robin) Weeks of South Carolina; four great grandchildren; one brother, Lawrence D. Moote of Grand Rapids. Parent-Teacher Two local graduates Conferences continue win awards at today and tomorrow' 'Olivet College Hastings Area Schools will be having Parent-Teacher Conferences Nov. 5, 6 and 7. Students will be attending school in the morn­ ing with conferences scheduled in the after­ noon or evening. Conferences for parents of students in grades K-6 will be scheduled on an individual basis by the teachers. Conference schedule for the junior high is Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., Thurs­ day, Nov. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. and Friday Nov. 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. The high school schedule is Wednesday. Nov. 5, from 1 to 3 p.m.. Thursday, Nov. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., and Fri­ day, Nov. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. Both junior high and high school conferences will be held in the gymnasiums. Parents are encouraged to participate in the conferences and discuss the progress of their children with their teachers on an individual basis. Counselors and administrators will also be available to talk to parents at the conferences. ' Brad Bennett of Hastings and Jeff Hamilton of Nashville were among several students at Olivet College who received lhe Board of Trustees Scholarship Award. This award is granted to students -vho obtain a grade point average between 3.2 and 3.49. Bennett, a sophomore, is the son of Brad and Judy Bennett of 100 N. Tanner in Hastings. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1984. Hamilton is a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Hamilton of 9247 Bivens Rd., in Nashville. He is also a sophomore and is ma­ joring in business. The awards were presented at Olivet Col­ lege on September 10. Nashville Area IVood/and News Woodgrove Parish junior and senior high school youth met at tiic church Sunday even­ ing to rake leaves and have a hot dog roast. A lot of work was completed and everyone had a great time. Woodgrove Parish Church is planning a “Bring Your Neighbor" service for next Sun­ day. This event will include special music by Judy Sarver, a children’s story by Polly the Puppet and special sermon on “A Neighborhood Church" during the morning worship. Following church, a soup dinner will be sponsored by the Parish Puppeteers to raise funds for their ministry in the creative arts. Everyone is welcome to the special ser­ vice or the soup dinner. A freewill offering will be taken at the dinner. The International Sunday School Con­ vention usually held at Cobo Hall in Detroit each fall will be held at Grand Rapids Amway Plaza and Convention Center on November 13, I4 and 15. Kilpatrick Church pastor. George Speas. several Sunday School teachers, and a large group of kids are plann­ ing on attending different parts of the threeday event. Woodgrove Parish Church is hosting a Sunday School Teacher Training Workshop sponsored by Michigan District Church of the Brethren on Saturday. Nov. 8. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pam Duits was honored by a birthday party after the Woodland Post Office closed Friday afternoon. Those who attended were retired postmaster Earl Engle who is recovering from a minor chain saw injury. Doug Hoort. Jim Wickham, Mary Ann Novak and Pam. Cake and ice cream were enjoyed by the group of past and present Woodland postal employees. A few days after they were married, Mr. and Mrs. George Schaibly took wedding flowers, wedding cake and wedding clothes and drove to the home of her son. Kalan Swift, in Lancaster. Pa. where he is employed by Kellogg. She said that since here son and his family were unable to come to their wed­ ding, they took the wedding to them. They showed the Pennsylvania family a video tape of their wedding, had more pictures taken with family, and enjoyed a second reception at the church Dorothy attended when she spent time with her son’s family in the past. While the Schaibly’s were in Pennsylvania, they enjoyed visiting the chocolate factory in Hershey, the Mennonite reproduction of the Hebrew Tabernacle in Lancaster and a farmers’ market. They returned to Woodland in time for Lions Clubs Ladies* Night. Birdsill Holley of East Lansing, formerly of Woodland, dropped in on the coffee group at the Woodland Townchouse last Tuesday morning. After visiting with his friends at the daily gathering, he spent part of the day see­ ing local people including Lawrence Chase. Later he called on Gladys Crockford and Elhlyn Burklc at Provincial House in Hastings. When the C.K. & S. Depot committee auction is held on Saturday, Nov. 8, in the community building at the Barry County Fairgrounds, representatives of the Woodland sesquicentennial Commission will be selling copies of “Timberland Times" by Eugene Davenport and Woodland sesquicentennial souvenir caps. Pictures of the three drawings for sesquicentennial plates will be available for anyone who wants to see them to decide if they wish to order any. Virginia Touslcy, Grace Schaibly, George Schaibly and Dorothy Schaibly enjoyed hear­ ing the Wasepi Group’s Bluegrass Gospel music at the Nazarene Church in Hastings Sunday evening. After the program, they had a light supper at the home of Grace Schaibly. The Woodland Lions Club held a ladies night last Tuesday. Honored guests at the din­ ner were Mr. and Mrs. George Schaibly who recently returned from a honeymoon trip to Pennsylvania. Punch was served before the meal. Dinner was chicken with dressing and meat loaf served by lhe staff of the Woodland Townehouse. There were 34 people at the dinner. After the meal, a wedding cake was cut and served by the bride and groom. The club members gave George and Dorothy an anti­ que style lamp for a wedding present. Don McLeod joined the club. by Catherine Lucas Carl GraaiiuiN liiuukud Dvrulliy SviiuiLuj coming and said that he hoped everyone would make her feel especially welcome. The group discussed plans for their annual Halloween party to be held in Herald Classic Park on Friday evening, and Dorothy Schaibly. Doris Nicthamer and Edith Grashuis were appointed to judge costumes. Lawrence Chase introduced the guest speaker. Tony Rubianno, and said that if everyone followed Tony's advice, we would all die healthy. Rubianno represents the Physical Fitness Institute of America. He said he usually sets up exercise programs with industrial com­ panies for their employees. He presented a program of exercises done with a special fric­ tion device that was developed for astronauts and said that with this system of exercising, a person could keep in top shape in one-third of the time required with other methods — ap­ proximately 12 to 15 minutes would be re­ quired. He said that 70 percent of Americans suffer from lower back pain that can be helped by strengthening the lower abdominal muscles. LeRoy and Joyce Flessner welcomed their second grandchild, and their second to be born this year. Jeremy Robert Flessner. to Woodland when he came home from Pennock Hospital last week. Parents are Robert and Robin Ressner of Carlton Center Rd. He was bom on October 20 and weighed 6 pounds and 6 ounces. When the Woodland Lions Club held a Halloween party for the people of Woodland in Herald Classic Memorial Park Friday even­ ing. 10 gallons of cider was donated by Mrs. Russell Kruger and cash for costume prizes was donated by the Woodland Branch of the Ionia County National Bank. Everyone en­ joyed bonfire roasted hot dogs, fresh cider and doughnuts. Costumes were judged shortly after 7 p.m. First prize in the birth to 3-year-old group was won by Gillianne Wrube! and lesser prizes were given lo Dczirae Golden. Morgan Duits and Helena Carey. In the age four, five and six group, prizes went to Michael Wrubel who was dressed as Oscar, the Grouch and wore a garbage can. and to John Mudry. Seven-year-olds were judged separately as there were several of them. First prize went to Megan Daniels for her butterfly costume with special attention given to Tim Winkler's pirate costume which included a stuffed par­ rot. Paige Foley wore a beautiful black velvet and lace gown, and Paul Numinen al«' was awarded a prize. Eight- and nine-year-old first prize went to Kevin Duits who was a werewolf, with lesser prizes going to Gabe Steward and Ben Stutz. Costumed 10-ycar-olds who were given prizes included Ben Mudry who was dressed as a Hastings cheerleader. Eleven-year-olds given prizes were Doug Raffler and Sarah Winkler. Glendon and Betty Curtis went to Jackson on Sunday afternoon to meet their new grand­ daughter who was bom in the W. A. Foote Hospital Saturday night. Mallory Emma Cur­ tis is the daughter of Tony and Linda Curtis. She is the first grandchild of the Curtises as well as Irr other grandparents who also came from Sterling Heights on Sunday to see her. A two-year birthday party was held for Kala Byington at lhe Schaibly farm on Sunday by her grandmother and new grandfather. Mr and Mrs. George Schaibly. Kala's parents are Karen and Cliff Byington of Vermontville Phil and Peggy Byington. Kala's other grand­ parents, were also guests at the dinner party. Kala especially enjoyed having her own birth­ day cake of which she helped herself to a handful the day before the party when her grandmother told her it was for her. Events and happenings next week include the November blood pressure clinic at the Woodland School library on Monday after­ noon from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The Woodland Women's Study Club will meet Tuesday at I: 30 p.m. in the Lion's Den. Julie Sheldon Eggers will talk about fine books. Tuesday evening, the Lions will meet. Wednesday will be the monthly Kilpatrick Missionary dinner date at noon. A senior citizens dinner will be held on Thursday in the school library at I1: 15 a.m. Reservations can be made by call­ ing Denise Daniels at 367-4175 CHUI CH OF THE NAZARUW, 1716 North s-nadwuy Rev James I leimnaa GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 5. Hanover. Hastings. Leonard Davis. Pastor. Ph. 948 2256 or 9459429 Sunday: Sunday School 9 45 im. Worship II a.m. Youth 5 p m . Evening Worship 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coflee 7 15 pm Nursery for al! semces Wednesday CYC 6.45 P* . prayer and Bible study 7 pan _____._____ Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Mary Hora offuiatmg Country Chapel Church School 9 00 a m worship 10 IS a m. Banfield Church School 10 00 a m Wotihap Service 11 30 The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complain Proscription Sorvicu HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and lake Odes io COLEMAN AGENCY st Hartings, Inc. Insurance for your Life. 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"8 Million Ways to Die" (CBS-Fox) Brought to you exclusively by. "Prescripliom" - JIBS. Jailer eon • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Has tings. AUdiigon HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cooh Rd. - Hostings. M-ch.gon Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd Ini S. Easier Brest Bnmham Phooe 6252285 Sunday School at 10 a s Wor­ ship Ham. Erasing Service al 7 p a Youth meet Sunday 6 pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 p.m iMusic Center XS-42B4 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Novembers, 1986- Page5 euud Among the five Michigan residents com­ pleting work on degrees this summer at Ball State University in Muncie. Ind., was Michael Carlson of Hastings. They were among the 987 summer quarter graduates who participated in the university's 92nd commencement. A recipient of a bachelor of architecture and a bachelor of science degree. Carlson resides at 825 W. Madison. He majored in architec­ ture and environmental design. Car/son graduates from Ball State University Don't miss this one, we’re going to have Stouts to observe 25th wedding anniversary The .sons of Roy (Sam) and Kathlean Stout friends to their home. 135 Welcome d., Hastings, to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house from I to 4 P-m. on Sunday. Nov. 9. Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Warner of Lake Odess are pleased to announce the enagement of their daughter, Shurene to Michael Goodemoot, son of Mr. and Mrs. Meric Goodemoot of Portland. Shurene is currently a senior at Lakewood High School. She plans to attend Lansing Barber College. Michael is a 1985 graduate of Lakewood High School. He is currently employed at Lowell Engineering in Alto. No wedding date has been set. On June 21, Michelle Burrill and Mark Owens were married at the Birchwood Methodist Church in Battle Creek. The bride is the daughter of Don and Judy Burrill of Battle Creek. The groom is the son of Jim and Jo Ellen Owens of Dowling. Michelle was attended by Vicki Miller and Nicole Burrill, sister of the bride. Karen Nagy was the flowergirl. Mark’s bestman was Tim Carr and groomsmen was Brian O’Hcron, Ben Owens, brother of the groom, was ringbearer. Chris Styrine and Tim Burrill were ushers. The bride wore an ivory chiffon chapel­ length dress. The bodice was beaded with lace, sheer bishop sleeves. Lace adorned the fingertip veil. The bride's bouquet was pink and white carnations made by the bride's mother. Her attendants wore pink bouffant dresses and carried lace parasols. The men wore black tie and tails with pink rosebuds boutonniere. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Rodney J. Kalajainer. Marybeth Humeston and Minota Fox sang "Just you and I” during the unity candle ceremony. The reception was at the V.F.W. in Battle Creek. Guest were entertained by quartets from Sweet Adolines and B.C. Barbershop­ pers in which the brides parents look part. Other music provided by Rick Fay. A shower honoring Michelle was given by Stacy Kerns, sister of the groom. The bride and groom now reside in Battle Creek. Holdens to celebrate 45th wedding anniversary John and Wanda Holden of 1631 Sheffield Rd., Hickory Comers were married for 45 years on Nov. I. they have a son, John Jr., of Battle Creek and four grandchildren Kimber­ ly. David. Robert and John in the Battle Creek Augusta area. Dr. and Mrs. David A. Fultz of Grand Blanc. are pleased to announce lhe engage­ ment of their daughter Lori Jo, to Steve H. Birman, son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Bir­ man of Hastings. Lori is a graduate of Michigan State University and is presently employed with Penton Publishing in Cleveland, Ohio. -Steve is also a graduate of Michigan State University and is presently employed with Boxboard Packaging Co. in Norwalk, Ohio. A Feb. 14 wedding is planned. presents ... Dieters in the Spotlight” Saturday, November 15...I2 Noon Bay Pointe Restaurant ★ DOOR PRIZES ★ 2S) Fillinghams to observe 25th wedding anniversary Robert and Patricia Fillingham of 4900 Up­ ton Rd., Hastings will be honored at an open house on Sunday. Nov. 9 at lhe Moose Lodge in Hastings. Bob and Pat (Tumes) were married Nov. 11, 1961 in Hastings. They have three children Teresa, Benjermin and Tammi and two grandchildren Erica and Matthew. Friends and relatives please come help us celebrate. Marriage Licenses— Fultz-Birman announce engagement ® a fun time! FASHION SHOW and LUNCHEON W amer-Goodemoot announce engagement Burrill-Owens exchange wedding vows June 21 DIET CENTER. Jay B. Wilbur, 35, Hastings and Joanne E. Nichols, 35, Hastings. David L. Meinke, 28, Wayland and Beatrice A. Armijo, 25, Wayland. Jesse W. Roach, 63, Battle Creek and Marilyn J. Huber, 46, Grayling. Michael D. Brown, II, 19, Bellevue and Tera Jill Young, 18, Delton. Timothy W. Eavey, 23, Middlville and Karen J. Hoogerland, 23. Middleville. Eugene T. McDonald. 27, Plainwell and Susan M. Waldeck. 24. Plainwell. Richard Thompson. 35. Belding and Susan Huizenga, 35, Hastings. " "n Convenience Beyond Compare Surprise Entertainment r Clothes by Sea Shanty Our Dieters are Our Models TICKETS *10.00 Includes Lunch Prichards to observe 25th wedding anniversary Ph. 948-4033 z For More '■ Information Charles and Marcille (Hill) Prichard will celebrate their 25th anniversary November 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. with an open house at their home in Banfield. The celebration will be hosted by their daughters and husbands. All relatives and friends are invited. Charles and Marcilie have two grandchildren. Proceeds to Pennock Hospital 7 DIET Lcenter SAVE 60‘ 24-Hour ATM Banking ...Anytime • • You can do your banking when the bank is closed. On weekends, evenings, holidays. And you can bank when we’re open. 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After 35 Years of Honorable and Successful Business Dealings SELLING OUT STOCK AND FIXTURES TO THE WALLS BIRKE'S SHOE STORE FAMILY SHOES FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN homeroom teacher. Ask that (he boy be observed. Please don’t feel that you arc being a busybody. From the facts staled in your letter. I believe your fears are well-founded. It takes courage to act on such matters and I urge do to do so at once. Chin build-up changes face Ann Landers Man’s best friend still is Dear Ann Landers: I am ashamed of myself and need some advice. Six weeks ago, my beloved friend "Buddy’ - died of cancer. I can’t seem to get myself together. Don’t tell me "time is a great healer" or ••family and friends will help you." More bum advice: "Take a trip or become involved in volunteer work." None of this worked for me because Buddy was my dog. Everyone I have talked to says. "What’s the matter with you anyway? With all the ter­ rible things that are happening to PEOPLE, you can’t stop blubbering because your dog died?” Honestly. Ann, 1 can’t help it. Every time I come home from work I expect Buddy to greet me at lhe door and I start to cry. Am I crazy? Have you ever heard of this before? Is there anywhere 1 can go to get heip? - SICK-AT-HEART GUY IN SAN DIEGO DEAR SAN DIEGO: No, you aren’t crazy, you’ve lost a dear friend and it’s okay to grieve. Run, don’t walk to lhe nearest dog pound and get yourself another dog. There are dozens of homeless mutts out there waiting for a guy like you to come and rescue them. I promise you’ll be glad you did. Alzheimer’s victims need love Engage and train extra help and complete plans for our Going Out of Business Sale. Dear Ann Landers: Three months ago my husband was diagnosed. It’s Alzheimer’s. He is 75, I am 70. I have read all the literature and am prepared to do the very best I can. The experts have covered it all pretty well but maybe you can help by printing this letter. Tell your readers if they have a sweet friend who suddenly becomes abusive and insulting, it is human nature to avoid him. But when you ftrd out he is sick (Alzheimer’s), please remember the good things he has done in his life and try to be understanding. There are three million people in this country who are victims of this terrible disease. Most of them suffer from isolation and need the companionship more than ever. You can tell the story far better, Ann. Please do it. - ENGULFED IN SADNESS (ILLINOIS) DEAR ILLINOIS: You told it very well, but may I add this: Please give some thought to the spouse who is "caretaker." Give that «»rson some relief. She (or he) needs a few hours away from the patient. How about din­ ner and a movie? It would be a godsend. CLOSING OUR BUSINESS IN A Conscience fund nothing new — LOCATED AT — 114 WEST STATE STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS, MICHIGAN STORE CLOSED ALL DAY FRIDAY • SATURDAY - MONDAY - TUESDAY TO MARK DOWN PRICES GREAT $300,000 GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE GOB LICENSE NO 37 ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLD OUT! IMPORTANT - READ 35 Years of Success For the past 35 years, Birke’s Shoe Store has stood before the public of Hastings, and entire trading area a trusted retail shoe institution built upon confidence, strict Integrity and fair dealing. The time has come to retire from the retail business, sell out our store, stock and fixtures, lock stock and barrel to the bare walls in the shortest time possible, vacate the building. We have one aim and that is to sell every pair of shoes, boots, slippers, tennis and canvas, sport, dress and casual shoes in the next few days. Don’t miss it — first come — first served ... Be here waiting with the crowds Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m.__________________ wait and WATCH! Wait and watch for Tuesdays newspaper for prices and full details.____________ HELP WANTED 10 SALESPEOPLE 4 CASHIER WRAPPERS Experience preferred but not necessary. Apply at store Friday morning, November 7 at 11:00 a.m. SALE BEGINS WEDNESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 12 AT 9 O'CLOCK Dear Ann Landers: Your recent column about the man who sent you J100 to pay for the dictionary, ashtray and sunglasses be took when he was in the Air Force was read with interest here at the Financial Management Service. (We are an agency of the Department of the Treasury.) Your readers might want lo know more about the “Conscience Fund.” The first deposit of "Conscience money” was made during President Madison's administration in 1811; someone claiming to have defrauded the government sent in $5. From 1811 through 1985, $5.4 million has been contributed lo the "Conscience Fund." Last year the total was $256,000. If your readers who have cheated on their income taxes are interested in contributing lo this fund they may do so without fear of pro­ secution. The address is: Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service, Treasury Annex No. 1, Room 300, Washington. D.C. 20226. - A.J. MON­ TGOMERY. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS. DEAR A J.: I’ve written about this before, but am glad to do so again. A clear conscience is better than any sleeping pill. I recommend k. Neighbor boy a potential vllllen Dear Ann Landers: 1 am deeply concerned about a 10-year-old boy who lives near us. ••Lenny” is very mean to the neighborhood pets (cats and dogs), especially when he thinks no one is around. When he is caught he suddenly becomes all sweetness and light. My husband I have witnessed his cruel and frightening behavior on several occasions. Recently he was playing in the pool with his younger sister. He thought no one was wat­ ching and tried to hold her head under water. She fought like a tiger, got out of his clutches and came up for air. When we walked tow rd him and told him never to do that again, he laughed and said, "Oh. vjc were just having fun." The child’s mother and 1 are friends. I have mentioned to her several times that Lenny plays awfully rough and I’ve seen him swing­ ing his cat by the tail. She giggled and said. "Oh, really? Once he threw her out of the second-story window." The woman brushes aside all critical comments and claims Lenny is simply a "mischievous child.” I have a strange feeling that this child is not altogether normal and one day he will do something ter­ rible. 1 fear for his sister and other chidren in the neighborhood. Also the pets. What do you suggest I do. Ann? I don’t want to wait until I read some horror story in the newspaper and hale myself for having done nothing about following my hunch. —CONCERNED IN THE SOUTHWEST. DEAR SOUTHWEST: Have you discussed this with the boy’s father? If not, you should. If you get the same stupid response from him that his wife gave you. speak to the authorities in school. Go to the principal and Lenny’s Dear Ann Landers: I read in y our column the letter from the young woman who for so many years felt she was ugly because of her receding chin. She had an osteotomy perform­ ed by an oral surgeon, was away from work almost three weeks and was thrilled with lhe results. I also was bom with a receding chin that I hated. I had it corrected last year and am also thrilled with the results. I did not. however, have an osteotomy I had a chin build-up done by a plastic surgeon, in his office. The ban­ dages came off in four days and 1 was back at work in a week. Il was painless, simple and has made a big difference in my self-image. Please pass this information on to your readers. -SHOULD HAVE DONE IT SOONER IN TALLAHASSEE. DEAR TAL: I checked with Dr. Wafik Hanna, a competent and respected plastic surgeon in Hinsdale. III. He fold me he does this procedure frequently. Dr. Hanna said the chin build-up is, indeed, simple and un­ complicated. A small incision is made under the chin. A silicone implant is positioned and stitched in. Tape is applied to the incision and then a bandage. Within a week the stitches are removed, the tape and bandages come off and the person with the lovely new profile can go back to work feeling gorgeous. What kind ofwedding goes with today's new life styles? Does anything go? Ann Landers’ ' ‘New Bride’s Guide'' tells what's right for today’s weddings. For a copy, send $2.00, plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage} to Ann Landers, P. O. Box 7/995. Chicago. Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE Lake Odessa News: Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315, delegates to the Grand Chapter of Michigan, held in Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, were Worthy Matron, Laurel Garlinger, Worthy Patron, George Fetterman and Associate Matron. Grace Kenyon. Also attending were Florence Fetterman, Willard Kenyon and Arlene and Deforest Swift. Ionia County Association was held at Portland Chapter No. 258 last week. Letah Boyce was elected first vice president, and Clayton Boyce was appointed American flag bearer. President Marjorie Soderberg presid­ ed over the afternoon and evening sessions. Doric Chapter No. 75 of Belding held the memorial service. Members have also attend­ ed installations at Ionia, Portland, Belding and Freeport. Attending were Grace and Willard Kenyon. Florence and George Fetterman, Arlene and Deforest Swift, Letah and Clayton Boyce, Cecile Perin and Laurel Garlinger. Lake Odessa will hold their open installa­ tion on Friday, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. The annual turkey dinner was held Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Community Center. The First Congregational Church will hold their Family Night Supper on Wednes­ day, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. in the church dining room. A film will be shown following the supper. The Women's Fellowship will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the church dining room. The Women’s Fellowship Fall Festival and Bake Sale with craft items will be held Friday, Nov. 14 in the church dining room. Coffee and rolls will be available at 10 a.m. with lunch at noon. The UMW of Central UMC hosted Lans­ ing District women on Monday, Oct. 27. William Baurer of Lucknow Christian Col­ lege in India was the speaker. He is a pro­ fessor of analytical chemistry and his wife, Rosemary, a Lansing native, is a public health nurse. Burry County women attending came from Hastings. Peace. Nashville, Quimby and Delton Faith Methodist churches. Missions Saturation week for Lansing District UM churches brought three speakers for the congregation of central church. Rev. Clarence Hutchens of Eaton Rapids was the speaker on Sunday. Nov. 2 He was followed by Joyce Hill of New York City speaking on Latin American missions at the Monday UMW meeting and Rev. Ron Fassett of Grand Rapids speaking to the Alethian class at the new home of Perry Stowclls on Jordan Rd., Woodland, on Tuesday morning. Lctha Reese accompanied her daughter and husband Sue and Russ Messer of Mulliken his daughter Amber and her son, Joey Orlowski on a weekend trip to Graceland. Memphis, continued on page 7 BOBS ENGINE HOSMTMINC TheRtfaftrsotaoo 795-7647 ROBERT KUNGE lose weight. On the Diet Center program you wort: with a counselor evety day of your diet And because we know you already have enough to schedule into your regular day. we have hours that work foryou. too. And a program you can live with. Call fora freeconsultation. Hastings Rotary Club pancake Supper THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Serving from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. school cafeteria ■ Hastings high - s950 Per n Person n pfgceeds to local non-profit institutions. Tirkels available at... Jacobs • Cinder and Bosley Pharmacies • WBCH ,nd from Rotary Club Members 1 )iet tflb. Center 1615 South Bedford Rd. M-37 INEXT TO CAPPON OIL) Hastings. Michigan 49058 Ph. 948-4033 ____________________ 8 •.«. Io Noon '■ COUNTY SEAT Now Serving Diet Center Entrees �The Hastings Banner- Thursday. Novembers, 1986- Page7 From Time to Time... ^-Esther Walton Early Barry County Fairs In the early years of settlement in Barrv L n? uere h'ld in “nil In Prairieville rather than Hastings as evi­ dent from a newspaper ankle dated 1939. 1939°m lhe HaslinRS Banner April 27. £“rb Fa,rs 1“ Barry County Harrington, janitor at the courthouse, on Thursday of last week in rummaging through the basement discovered the record book of the Barry County Agricultural Socie­ ty, from its beginning up to and including the year 1895. The book contained lists of of­ ficers, details of premiums offered, the names of the winners and many other in­ teresting facts. It had much historic value. The first record in the book is the constitu­ tion of the society adopted in 1851. There are no records in the book of the first six fairs held in this county. Our understanding is that they were held on a large level field in the village of Prairieville, a pan of which is known as Michael Doster farm. As Praireville is the southwestern township of the county, it was inconvenient for folks in the northern and especially in the northeastern part to take in a fair held in Prairieville. The record of actual proceedings of the society begins with July 12, 1858, when the officer voted »o have the seventh annual fair in Hastings, Oct. 13 and 14 of that year, on con­ dition ,,that the citizens of Hastings clear off what is known as market square." This square was part of the original plat of the village and is still a part of the fairgrounds. At this meeting on July 12. 1858, it was voted that the society expend $88 for fencing the grounds. Another resolution provided that Market Square be leased by the society from the city. It was also voted to purchsae the Chamberlain property, directly west. of Market Square and make it a part of the fairgrounds. In the record of that meeting, the president, J.M. Bradley, and the secretary, R.B. Wightman, together with H.A. Goodyear, were named as a committee to prepare the premium list for the fair. Mr. Wightman was for many years a hardware dealer in this city and H.A. Goodyear, a pioneer businessman and banker. The premium list was written in full in lhe records and provided for the prizes for "working oxen and steers"; an equestrian display by young ladies and gentlemen; also a plowing match for horses and oxen. The premium list was not extravagant. In the livestock division the first premium for horses was $2, second SI; the same for cattle. Premium on sheep, first SI; second. 50 cents. The prizes for grain were 50 cents and 25 cents. Vegetable premiums were 35 cents for each variety. Prizes were offered for homemade butter, homemade articles of clothing, sewing, samples, etc. Among the regulations adopted by the society, showing that human nature was verymuch the same then as today, we find this gem; "Any owner of stock or member of the society who shall endeavor to influence the committee in judging stock shall forfeit all claims to a premium." It was noted that year that each township should be represented by a vice president. The following names were contained in this list: Assyria, Cleveland Ellis; Baltimore, Gilbert Striker; Barry, Irving Hewitt; Carlton. Issac Messer, father of Chester and Richard Messer; Castleton, Lorenzo Mudge; Hastings, Nathan Barlow, pioneeer merchant of the city; Hope. John E. Hall; Irving, C. Hanna; Johnston, William P. Bristol; Maple Grove, Leander Lapham; Orangeville, Henry Brown; Prairieville, Hiram Lewis; Rutland, Asa D. Rock; Thoraapple, Isac N. Keeler, Middleville; Woodland, Alonzo Barnum; Yankee Springs, T. Johnson. The officers were chosen on the last day of the fair as follows: President C. Balch; treasurer R.B. Wightman; and secretary H.A. Goodyear. At the meeting of the officers and directors held July 23. 1859, it was voted to have the eighth annual fair on Oct. 6 and 7 of that year. It was also voted that single admission for Lake Odessa, con’t Tenn. They also went on a sightseeing tour of the museums and beautiful homes as well as many places of interest in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thelen of Westphalia celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at St. Mary’s Hall in Westphalia last Sunday. Mrs. Reine Peacock, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Peacock and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock, their grand­ daughter, Katie Rubin, of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Frances Glasgow of Hastings and Betty Carey of Portland were among the guests who attended. Betty made the beautiful decorated cake for the occasion. The Lakewood school district has ap­ pointed two experienced faculty members to handle extra duties in the computer depart­ ment. Phil Schneider will head the program at the junior high school and Paul Quigley al the high school. This is in addition to their regular teaching duties. Beulah Brock has been granted a leave of absence as bus driver from December 1 to March 9, 1987. Royce Zook, a 1985 graduate of Lakewood High School has accepted a one-year term of voluntary service with the Rosedale Mennonite Missions. He is working at Jackson, Miss, in the Jubilee Home Repairs program offering assistance in home repair and minor renovations for low-income families and elderly persons. He will be involved in recreation and neighborhood youth. Larry’s home church is the Bowne Mennonite Church of Alto and his address is 202 Superior Street. Jackson, MS 39203. Hickory Comers and Bob and Maxine Hill of Gull Lake. Reine Peacock was a Sunday dinner guest at the Richard Peacock home. Betty Carey of Portland and mother Reine Peacock called on Mrs. Walter' Peacock of Cascade last Monday. Chris Rehagen has accepted a position of school social worker for both Lake Odessa and Clarksville schools. Julie Heide will continue to serve the Woodland and Sunfield schools. This pro­ gram is to assist students in elementary grades as well as parents. Mrs. Rehagen has a masters degree in social work from Michigan State University and is employed by the Ionia County Com­ munity Mental Health Clinic. New and younger faces appear in business places as older ones retire. Maurice Arm­ strong is now retired from the Post Office after over 29 years of service. His last day of delivering mail on one town route was Oct. 31. He began his career in July of 1957. He started as a parcel post than later was a city carrier for two years. He also served as clerk. He liked the outdoors so he went back to being a carrier. He may plan something at a later date for his retirment, but now plans to work the farm and enjoy other activities such as bowling and golf. His wife, Mary Frances, is a retired teacher from the local school and they reside on Hud­ dle Rd. at the east edge of town. The 1936 class of Lakewood High School was injured in a car accident months ago re­ mains about the same. He is a patient at the Cascade Care Center. His wife Ethel has pur­ chased a mobile home at the Lakewood Mobile Home Estates park and is now residing there and was in a mobile home east of town at the time of Mr. Haddix’s accident. Diane Michutka, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Michutka of Lake Odessa, has received an Easter Michigan University’s Ar­ thur Miller Congressional Scholarship which is the first year EMU has offered the newly established scholarship. The scholarship was awarded on four year cycles and is valued at $18,000 each. Diane, because of her high academic records, was recognized as a commended stu­ dent in the 1986 National Scholarship Pro­ gram as well as other honors. The Jolly Dozen will meet at Lake Manor on Friday. Nov. 7, with Dorothy Warner as hostess. Evelyn Short will entertain the Past Noble Grand club members at her home Thursday afternoon. Nov. 6. Hildred Rossetter and Estella Robinson arc in charge of entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Perin and children Sherry and Mark of Wyoming were Sunday visitors of his mother. Cecile Perin and en­ joyed dinner together at a local restaurant. held their reunion at the Lakewood Junior High this month to celebrate their golden an­ niversary. Twenty-five of the 30 surviving classmates spent the evening remeniscing and renewing acquaintenances and plan to hold the next reunion in five years. Marian Klein is one of the members of the class. Capt. Milo R. Brooks has retired from the U.S. service after 23 years with the Air Force. He served as chief of the base ad­ ministration at March Air Force Base in California. Milo received a masters degree in 1981 from the LaVcme University in California. The family, he and his wife and three children are remaining there for a year as he is teaching college and they have a daughter, a junior in high school in R.O.T.C.. a son, who is married and another son in the Navy at San Diego. They plan to spend Christmas in Michigan visiting his parents. Yvonne and Melvin Brooks, and family and relatives. The Lake Odessa Lions Club Halloween party was held on Fourth Ave. with several streets blocked for the event on Oct. 31. The local police department had additional person­ nel on hand to help keep peace in the village and keep it free from destruction tactics. The usual cider and doughnuts were served as well as having costume judges and prizes awarded. Odessa Township has appointed a new township clerk to fill the vacancy left open by the former clerk Nancy Hickey who was ap­ pointed township supervisor. Diane Tomandal is the new clerk and will be collecting the winter taxes. She has been acting deputy clerk for the township for about three and a half years. She and her husband. Gerald, and family reside on Clinton Trail. Lake Odessa, and have lived in the area about 15 years. Mildred Shade accompanied Tom and Sherrie Wacha of Sunfield and Jerry and Karolyn Stalter of rural Clarksville to Augusta last Sunday and visited Bud and Eunice Borden and other visitors Clayton Haines of The condition of Howard Haddix who The Lake Odessa VFW Post Auxiliaiy. who serve breakfast on Sunday mornings from 7 to 11 a.m. at their hall on Tupper Lake street, donated the proceeds from Nov. 9 to the Lake Odessa Ambulance service. The Merry Social Club will not have a regular meeting on Thursday. Nov. 13. but will meet at Scott’s Inn for a luncheon and will then proceed to Lake Manor for an after­ noon of games and social visiting. A card was received from Marie Warner of Wickenburg. Ariz.. telling she was having surgery on Nov. 4 and planned to come to Michigan in December and be here for Christmas. adults would be 15 cents and for children 1® cents. At the meeting of the society held August $• 1859. membership tickets permitting 3nnumber of entrances to the ground. M0 allowing articles to be entered for premiumwere sold for one dollar. Action was takn providing that "women not married or not heads of families could make entries at the fair at one-half the regular price." Another rcgulaton provided that no sweet cider could be sold on the grounds. Another staled th*1 "All teams arc -strictly forbidden to drive faster than a walk on the grounds, except in lhe horse ring" it was announced also that there would be an ample supply of fodder for stock provided by the society. The total premiums offered at the fair were $392.49 and there were 293 entries made. The officer elected at the close of the fair in 1859 were: President Alvin Balch, treasurer. R-BWightman; secretary. Daniel Striker. The fair was on Oct. 4 and 5 in I860 with premiums and rules about the game as the preceding year. In the fair Oct. 10 and II. 1861. The premium offered amounted to S239.25 and there were 249 entries made. A record in this book tells why no fair was held in 1862. It reads: “The officers elected in 1861 all declined to serve. The agriculture society being destitute of officers, destitute of funds, destitute of credit and probably destitute of existence, no fair was held in 1862. ’' It seems probably that the political bit­ terness caused by the Civil War may have had something to do with the failure to hold a fair. It was decided that this situation should not continue for we find that, on Sept. 7, 1863. a meeting was held in the courthouse to provide for a fair that year. The following officers were elected: President, Gilbert Striker. Baltimore; Secretary, John M. Nevins, Hastings; and Treasurer, Sherman Prindle, who was probate judge of this county al that time. It was voted to hold a fair that year and steps were taken to legally organize the socie­ ty in accordance with the statues of Michigan. The premiums offered amounted to $191.50; the number of entries 256, The new articles of the association, recorded in the book provided that the annual meeting be changed from the closing day of the fair to the fourth Tuesday of December. The report of the treasurer shows that the society had a balance of $281.20 from the 1863 fair. They used it to buy tax titles and to pay for land to add to the fairgrounds. Our readers will be interested in the vice presidents chosen in 1864: They were Richard Jones, Assyria; Milo L. Williams, Baltimore; Adam Elliott, Barry; Issac Messer, Charlton; John Keagle, Castleton; D.G. Robinson, Hastings; Leander Lapham. Maple Grove; Henry Brown, Orangeville; Hiram Lewis, Prairieville; Asa D. Rock, Rutland; Joseph C. Bray, Thomapple; Milo T. Wheeler, Woodland; C.W. Bassett, Yankee Springs. For the fair Oct. II and 12, 1865, there were 411 entries and the premiums actually paid amounted to $180.25. There was a balance in the treasury of $145.53. In October 1866 a thrcc-day fair was held on Oct. 9. 10 and 11. The receipts were S6O6 and lhe balance after paying the expenses was^ $291.20. Wc will not go into details of the fair until Legal Notice County of Barry on ■ lupuaea verMMsce rermrts Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing on November 18, 1986 at 7:30 P.M. In the County Commissioner's Room, 117 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. CasoNe.V-33-M M4 SragMcs, tec. MM) 7^8 PJL At this hearing, the following described property which gen­ erally Iles at 1952 N. Brood­ way, Hostings, will ba consid­ ered as the site for requesting a variance to expand a non­ conforming use, i.e.. erect an addition to the existing building. S % of N % of SE %, Ex Beg pt. on E line of said Sec. which Iles N 1598 ft. from SE cor. See. 6. th N B8*5O’W 95 ft. N 49* W 46.30 ft. N 88*50*W 68 ft. N 346.43’ N 89*16’ E 198 ft. S 382.60 ft. to beg. ALSO Commencing at the East % post of Sec. 6. T3N, R8W, th South along the East line ol said section a dis­ tance of 43) ft. to the center ol said creek and the true place of beginning; th continuing South along said East line. 229 ft., more or less, to the South line ol the North % of the North % of the Southeast VI of the sold Sec. 6: th West along said South line. 500 ft., more or less, to the center of said creek; th Norther­ ly. Northeasterly, and Easterly along the center of said creek to the place of beginning. Sub­ ject to highway right-of-way easement as recorded in Liber 272. Page 447 and in Liber 276. Page 317 of Barry County Re­ cords. Hastings Twp. All of the above described property being located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon o var­ iance request either verbally or In writing will be given the op­ portunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The variance application Is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broadway. Has­ tings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. - Mon­ day thru Friday. Please coll David M. Koons, Planning Dlractor at 948-4830 for further in­ formation. Norval E. Thaler, Clerk Barry County (11-6) This is a scene taken of the Barry County Fair in Hastings sometime during the early 1900's. havJ ,WhCn ? ,conwn’,tcc was appointed to trpac. ,ncc^C4* building constructed. The "usurers report showed $294.40 as the l8W)\k°n hand’ Al ,he December meeting in hCrC was reP°rtcd a debt of $209.80: ut the new building had cost $699.34 and the cot incurred to pay the cost in full. At a meeting held Dec. 20. 1869. it was voted to erect another building "com not to exceed $150." “ The society held a two-dav fair in 1879. It evidently was a money-maker, for it paid for me new building and there was a $290.37 balance. In 1873 the fair paid for a new race For several years, the secretary of the fair sepi a complete written record. All the premiums and all persons who won premiums appear in writing in the book and are in­ teresting. In the later 60s. the secretary evidently grew weary of writing in long hand the list and the names and amounts paid to winner. There after the list of premiums and the list of winners were clipped from the local paper and posted in the book. July 15, 1858 Bannder Vol 3, No. 10, page 2 Proceeding of the Agricultural Society At a meeting of the officers of the Barry County Agricultural Society, held at the courthouse, in the village of Hastings. July 12, 1858. it was ‘ ' Resolved, that the Seventh Annual Fair of said Society, be. and is hereby located at Hastings on the 13th and 1*»± days of October next, upon these conditions: that the citizens of Hastings clear off the ground known as Market Square, and fit it for that purpose; and that the sum of $188 be and is hereby ap­ propriated out of the funds of said Society, for the purpose of fencing said square - a lease from the corporation of Hastings first being procured. And, further, that the Secretary of said Society is empowered to see that the above conditions are complied with and to purchase the Chamberlain block, west of said square, at such a price as shall be deemed ad­ visable by the president of the Society. H.A. Unodycur and N. Barlow, (continues on with regular business of appointments and setting of premiums). Latitude Adjustment. Daily routine got you down? Had it up to here with gray skies, snow blowers and wind chill factors? Sounds like a little “latitude adjustment' is in order. Let AAA Travel Agency arrange a special trip to your favorite place in the sun. We could change your whole attitude toward winter. NCL Caribbean Cruises from $895. Ships' registry: Norway. Waikiki 7 nights from $559 through Dec. 17,1986. 1987 prices from $639. Grand Cayman Island 7 nights from $889. Dec. 19 through Apr. 17 departures. Prices, based on Detroit departures, Include elr fare and accommodations, per person, based on double occupancy. TRAVEL agency Hastings AAA Branch ■ 214 N. Jefferson • 945-9506 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Novembers. 1986 Simpson reviews Saxon football season Editor’s note: Jeff Simpson has compiled a 23-22 record in his five years as Hastings varsity football coach. Included in those fhf seasons are three thirds place finishes. a fourth, and a sixth. Earlier this week Simp­ son talked about the recently concluded Sax­ on grid season, the Hastings football pro­ gram, and next’s year possibilities. Question: You said prior to the seaso n you thought Hastings would finish in the top three teams in the Twin Valley. With a 5-4 overall record and a 3-4 league mark and fourth place finish, do you consider 1986 a success? Simpson: I do consider it a success, especially this year because our league had three teams rated in the state at one time...! accept the fact we started off with two wins and I thought it (the season) would be a little different, but with (Mike) Karpinski getting hurt, it put teams in a situation where they had to respect run and pass. In the second quarter against Marshall wc were looking good, wc led 14-7. we're 2-0. and then losing Karpinski hurt us a little bit. Then we lied it up with our backup quarter­ back and things were looking good again. But then Marshall came back strong and picked up lhe win right there. Hastings Football Coach Jeff Simpson gave passing marks Saxon football team for the 1986 season. Question: Was lhe Marshall game, then, the turning point in lhe season? Simpson: Il was lo a point. What happened was it hurt us for a couple of games. Wc lost Michael and it cost us a game right then. Wc were both 2-0 in lhe conference and it was a big game. We come back Monday and wc lost our other captain, Kyle Trahan, for four games and that hurt us. What it did was we have 28 juniors and they look to the seniors for leadership and we had just lost two cap­ tains in two days and we were a little decimated right there. The juniors had had winning seasons before so that helped us. If they had been losers before that would have to his 5-4, 3-4 been tougher on us, but they proceeded on the _____________________________ next week and played Lakeview in that bad weather where it affected everybody, not just us. Wc outplayed Lakeview In eight of our nine games this year we outplayed peo­ ple.. We had lost a thrce-ycar linebacker and a unanimous all-league quarterback and the turning point was there. We didn't completely belly-up during the middle ol the season, but we just had some problems defensively because of inexperience. Question: Losing to Marshall and then Lakeview , was that the season right there? Simpson: It did as soon as wc lost to Lakeview. It put a real damper on things because we were two games out of Twin Valley picture. We still feel as a coaching staff we were a better team than Lakeview, but it turned out they won the game. We feel good about the season because our main concerns going in were the offensive and defensive lines. All we had hack on offense was one returner. Kyle Trahan, and wc lost him before Marshall. The whole line was brand new in respect to playing time. I don’t look at it as unsuccessful beausc as the season went on we matured very rapidly. Question: After you lost to Coldwater, a team which you had picked to win the league and which did. the ifam won three straight games. As a coach had to feel good about that. What did that mean to you? Simpson: Right now it feels good our season has ended on a positive note and the kids feel very good about that, that their goals have been achieved. The kids are sky-high because they saw they can put something together and put it together well. This is lhe most points. 218. that we’ve scored since I've been here and we averaged 24 points a game. Unfortunately, this has been one of our weaker defensive teams, point-wise. Thai’s not to say our kids weren't good football players, wc just gave up too many points. Success-wise we're very pleased. Coming out of Coldwater game we felt wc had played very well. We were 19 points down and made a game of it and were in it with two minuters to go. Question: From all you've said. then, is it too bold to suggest it was injuries that cost Hastings a Twin Valley championship? Simpson: Injuries cost us. possibly, a league championship. They came at a bad time, against teams like Lakeview and Mar­ shall and once wc were 2-2 wc went into Sturgis and played a lackluster game. We did not play well. The last couple of years there has always been some little thing that has hurt us. that has kept us from winning a championship. The year we lost our two tailbacks, that was the year we thought we’d win a championship. That played a big part and that cost us a league championship because wc had to make some repairs. 1 think the talent was there, but there were loopholes and wc had to bring up two young ballplayers that weren't ready at that time for varsity and that hurt us. This year, again, when you lose a caliber athlete at that lime (Karpinski against Mar­ shall) and lose your other captain (Trahan), that says fairly well that lhe big game has just come at the wrong time for us. Unfortunately the last couple of years the toughest pan of our schedule has come al the beginning of the season. 1 would attribute that situation (not winning a league title since 1979), at least the last two years, to ballplayers either not coming out or injuries. Question: What about the program as a whole. You’ve been here five years now and five years, at least at the college level, seems to be a measuring stick as far as success. Have there been been strides made and arc you comfortable with the program? Simpson Oh. there have been strides made. We feel the biggest stride was made two years ago when freshmen football came back. Wc saw some of those effects of freshman football this year. They have seen themselves do well at end of season and grow physically, mental­ ly. spirt-wise and confidence-wise. Now as juniors they vc put it together as varsity foot­ ball players and they’ve learned a lot. We've had four winning seasons in the five I've been here And I think, not paling myself on the back, but we’ve been able to keep our head above water and show signs the program has not been down and it has actually stabiliz­ ed and made it through all the turmoil and keep the things we have done going. Question: Now with 28 returnees back next fall, including a dozen or so starters, people may be pointing at Hastings and using the phrase "‘probable league champion.” Is that true? Simpson: Wc'vc been successful enough the last few years to be in the top three teams. This year wc missed by a little bit. but next year will be the same as in previous years. Wc should be in the top division, and depending on whether we can replace some skill posi­ tions. we could right back up there in the front three again. Right now 1 think wc can be in lhe top three teams without a doubt. We have a 1.000 yard rusher back, some key lineman, and receivers and. if wc can come up with a quarterback who can handle himself, we’ll be a good foe...Yes. people will expect us to do well. I don't know if they’ll tabulate us to win and say next year will be the year when Hastings will be back as a conference champ, but we’ll be right there. Sports.. at a glance by Steve Veddei Saxons end 3-game losing streak poor shooting, his team was able to prevail because of defense. “Wc were plagued by fouls (24), which put the Spartans at lhe line 33 times (Lakeview made 20),” said Strong. “They wound up scoring more points from the line than the floor. Our zone press turned into a man-to­ man worked effectively, limiting Lakeview to only 9 field goals and frustrating them. “We did not play well, but the win was what we needed. Hopefully it will help us win our next two home games and could give us momentum to carry into the district tournament.” Hastings hosts-Harper Creek this Friday, a switch from the originally scheduled Nov. 6 date. The Saxons also entertain Sturgis on Nov. II. Hastings’ basketball team ended a threegame losing streak Tuesday night by slipping past Lakeview 44-38. The Saxons are now 6-11 overall and 4-7 in the Twin Valley. Hastings managed the 6-point 'in on lhe Spartans' floor despite hitting only 31 percent (l5-of-48) from the field. The Saxons weren’t much better at the line, hitting only 41 percent (l4-of-34) of their shots. Tracy Heath and Vai Dakin each grabbed 13 rebounds to lead a substantial Hastings ad­ vantage in that department. Heath also fired in 14 points to lead a balanced Hastings attack. Susan Strong scored 9 and Dimmers and Prucha 7 each. Hastings Coach Ernie Strong said despite Her father, the coach The situation hasn’t changed in the last four years. The same man who screams al Sue Strong for not blocking out on rebounds is the same person who sits across from her every night at the dinner table. From August to the middle of November, it may not rank as a textbook example of the ideal father-daughter relationship, but Hastings girls basket­ ball Coach Ernie Strong and his daughter Sue don’t let any family ties clash with her playing duties or Strong's coaching responsibilities. Sue has been playing ball for her father since her freshman year when Strong was the Saxons’ junior varsity mentor. Strong moved up the varsity spot when Sue was a junior. She admits it hasn’t always been easy having her father as a coach. “It’s been hard,” says Sue. who has started the majority of games in both her junior and senior years. "I have to prove I earned my position to my teammates, fans, and other parents. "He’s helped me a lot; he's been a good coach. He does a good job." Anyone who has seen the Saxons’ 5-foot-9 senior play basketball realizes she’s earned her position strictly on merit — it wasn't family connections that earned her a starting spot. After 16 games this season. Sue is second on lhe team in rebounds (4.9), third in assists (14), and fourth in steals (14). She is also averaging 4 points per game and is fifth on lhe team in field goal percentage (32 percent). Strong says her daughter handles the potentially sticky situation well. Sue takes her share of criticism from Strong during practice, but once they’re home basketball is left in the gym. “Her personality is that she can disregard or not let it bother her like it would other girls," says Strong, who talked over his taking the jayvcc job with Sue before he accepted it. Naturally, there are going to be team­ mates and other players* parents who are going to resent the fact Sue secs as much playing time as she docs, that the only reason she plays is because her father is the coach. Strong said the situation actually works to lhe detriment of his daughter. [ Sports ] Saxon JVs lose to Delton, 40-22 The Hastings junior varsity Saxons closed out their 1986 season with a 40-22 loss to Delton. Delton opened the scoring early and never trailed as their methodical ground game con­ tinually found holes in the Saxon defense. Of­ fensively the Saxons enjoyed another good night but could not get the lead back. Brandon Wilder scored on a 55 yard pass from Jack Hobert in the first quarter. Hobert ran for the conversion to tie the score at 8-8. Mason Christiansen excited the crowd in the third quarter returning a kick-off 70 yards to cut the lead to 20-14. Hobert finished the scoring for lhe nigh; with a I yard dive and then threw lo Mike Wright for the conversion. On the night the Saxons had 286 to’al yards, 180 passing 106 rushing. Dave Fouty lead the way gaining 65 yards along with 2 receptions for 22 yards. Christiansen gained 31 yards. Wilder picked up 76 yards on 2 receptions. Wright 3 for 57 and Scott Tcshe 2 for 22 Defensively the Saxons were led in tackles by Todd Gould (15). Hubbell (13). Fouty (10), Chad Murphy and Rich Sunior (9), Jim Leuz 8. Intercepting passes were Wilder and Gould. The junior Saxons close out the season with a 1-6-1 record. Special Events NOV. 6th Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot Hastings senior Wayne Oom finished fifth in last weekend's state cross country meet. Oom finishes 5th in state meet Wayne Oom closed out an outstanding Hastings cross country career by finishing fifth overall in last weekend's state Class B meet. Oom ran a 16:11 to finish fifth overall of 256 runners. His time placed him second in his individual race, which was comprised of 81 runners which qualified without the benefit of team qualification. The 16:11 time was four seconds off Oom's personal best. The Saxon senior, who was named all-state a year ago. said he was content with the fifth place finish. "I felt pretty good about it." said Oom. “h was a good race for me. The pace was faster in the other race (team race), so maybe 1 would have done better over there. But I did the best I could." The finish polished off a fine season for Oom. He woe the Twin Valley meet in a time of 16:19; won his regional with a personal best 16:07; and won all 11 of his dual meets during the regular season. Oom finished seventh in the individual race ind 13th in the state meet a year ago with a time of 16:24. He said his main pre-season goal was to better last year's state meet finish. •J started slow this year, but this was a good ending." he said. “1 started picking up ifter the first two weeks of the season." Barry County Community Volunteers Barry County Social Services EDITOR S NOTE: This column will be published OBSTETRICIANS/GYNECOLOGISTS Announce Office Hours in Middleville NOV. 8th Puck Night — Accepting New Patients — Fly with the Wings in 86 OSCAR DEGOA, M.D. and SIAMAK MARZBANI, M.D. Schedule of Home Games NOVEMBER ...are available to see obstetric/gynecology patients in Middleville, Delton and Hastings TsaT Tiu ▼ / ■W* % • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • NOV. 7th Wings T-Shirt Night THU RS “in most cases a coach or parent who has a son or daughter on their team, the player has to work harder to prove themself," says Strong, who admits he has to analyze himself from time to time to make sure he’s being objective. “It always goes through my mind." he admits. "I’m confident Sue is doing her job.” Sue says her teammates, after playing with basically the same girls for four years, have accepted the fact she has earned her niche on the team. “This year they've accepted it well." says Sue. “As a freshman and sophomore. 1 had a lot to prove. But now the other girls are used to it." No way. says Sue. does she get any favors because her father is the one drawing the Xs and Os on the Saxon locker room blackboard. “In a lot of ways he yells at me more." she says. "As for special treat­ ment. no. he'd do anything for any of the girls, not just me." Strong agrees that the rest of the Hastings team accepts the fact the coach has a daughter on the team. "They know how I treat her and what I want out of all of them," says Strong. “I gripe al everyone." Both father and daughter say their home life is just like any oilier family. Any coach-player arguments arc left in the gym — rarely do they discuss basket­ ball at home. Part of the credit, says Strong, goes to his wife Barbara. "She puis it on an even keel." says Strong. "It’s just a game and it's no big deal whether wc-win or lose to cither her or I. "I learned a long time ago it's just a game and not a life and death situation. There are other things in life and 1 don’t bring it home." on a regular basis as the need arises in Bar™ County. Any community agency seekir n vnhrrZ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Kain bach at 948-3241 Lettinga or Kim make pickupj'^nd'de'h«2d^ ^PM’le 10 help Call for an appointment at... 948-3251 lumilure. Cherry Valley Family Care Center 490 Edwards Street, Middleville Ticket Prices: *6.50 and *5.50 Sundays 7:00 p.m. Matinee Games 4:00 ’ 3:00” All Others 7:30 p.m. J FOR MORE INFORMATION " -W- AA EUR0PA ------- TT umfit UAtK>b IXm*1?'.'5haro ------ 616-345-5101 WINGS STADIUM 3600 Van Rick Dr. Kalamazoo. Michigan wuh ll™"' Phone — 616/795-7929 ( >pen OMy for lunch Eiroptan c»um« billet ll)te Nigbtl) ertertunaeni Ewopeu entteei hoe $8 00 AH » or-------Grind PtlZi « the Tower Atrium Frw mH partung DELTON MEDICAL CLINIC 10085 S. Wall Lake Rd. Delton Ph: 616/623-5185 or HASTINGS OFFICE 1311 West State St., Hastings Ph: 616/948-8015 '•milies Ta, VedLcUon lumiture and Banv Co'J"'r pickup provided Call Don Hoi'll™"' and l,ee uon Hollman at 948-3251 �Bowling Results , ■ „ Monday Bon lereties J. & G Stock Farm 25-11, Bobbie’s Uni­ que Nads 2466-1166, Kent Oil 21-15 Nashville Auto 21-15. Cascade Home Imi mZji'rt' »H,ir c,re Center 21’15’ nt Ca£“2M5, Pioneer Apartments 20-16, ™™Crr'C 2^.‘16’ Hastings Bowl 1866-1566. Gutter Duster’s 17-17. Matthews Riverview Grocery 17-19, Flex Fab 16-20. IV'n.'v 8.Cn^J5'21’ Mcdlcal Care Facility 5ulkK. E’T,ckl« 14-22. Reminder 9-27. ""d- Cam« - E. Dunham 196. L. Elliston 183. L. Bahs 177, B. Fritz 178. N. Ta/!°r,‘J2’ S Va"Denburg 190, B. Cud­ dahee 195. S. Jackson 191. J. Koetie 173. D. L80’ S 173. D. Long 171 P Freeman 193, P. Arends 200. W. Hull 164. B. Whitaker 178. C. Micklatcher 173, S. Bishop 164. 9""e wtth Serks - L- E|1«lo'> 183-508, S. VanDenburg 190-524, S. Jackson 191-528, P. Arends 200-549. Splits Converted - L. Bahs 5-7, N. Gog­ gins 2-10, P. Godbey (Paula) 4-8-10. Monday Mixers Riverbend Travel 23-13; Michelob 22-14; Bob’s Restaurant 22-14; D. Hubei AAA 22-14; Dewey's 21-15; Girrbach’s 21-15; Circle Inn 21-15; Valley Realty 20-16; Realty World-Hausc 19%-16%; Cinder Drugs 19-17; Art Meade Sales 19-17; Mexican Con­ nexion 19-17; Hallifax Lawn Service I6-2C, Hastings Bowl 15-21; Hastings Flower Shop 15-21; Trowbridge Service 15-21; Sir N Her ll%-24%. High Games and Series - F. Ruthruff 179-466; B. Hower 173-458; Y. Markley 177-495; R. Bourdo 125; S. Nash 2(XM67; B. Anders 166; J. Durkee 152; M. Bell 155-431; “ R. “ Kucmpel• — 180-451; M. -Snyder 188-476; C. Wilcox 177-469; C Schantz 168; F. Girrbach 182-474; M. Wieland 184-472; N. Hewitt 180-476; J. Sol mes 172-469; D. Flohr 168-469; E. Ncymciyer 148. Splits Converted - E. Ulrich 1-5-7; J. DeMond 2-7; P. Vaughan 3-10/5-10; E. Ncymeiyer 2-6-10; S. Neymeiycr 3-7. Words for the Y’s Wiiurr VollryMl Litpu Anyone interested in participating in this years winter YMCA-Youth Council’s Volleyball mens, coed, or womens volleyball league, must call the YMCA for a team roster. The league will be played on Wednesdays, and will begin on November 12, from 7:30-9:30 at the Hastings High School. There is a limit to the number of teams that may play, so pre-registration is required, and teams will ‘«e accepted on a first come first serve basis. Teams will not be considered registered until rosters and fees are turned into the YMCA. Floor Hockey Starting Saturday, Nov. 8, and continuing until Saturday, Dec. 13 (exclude Saturday. Nov. 29). the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding its Saturday morning floor hockey program. Floor hockey will be held in the Hastings Jr. High West Gym. Participants must enter the west gym doors off Park Street. The program is open to boys and girls in grades 2-6. Fifth and sixth graders will play from 8:30-9:30, second graders from 9:45-10:45, and third and fourth graders from 11-12. There is no pre-registration for this ac­ tivity. Teams will be formed the first day of the program. There is also no cost for floor hockey, thanks to the Barry County United Way. Participants need only to bring tennis shoes. All other equipment is provided. Youth Wrestling Tournament Last Saturday. Nov. 1, saw the completion of this years YMCA-Youth Council’s Wrestl­ ing Clinic. The following boys participated in a tournament on Saturday under the direction of Tom Brighton and Mr.Mike Goggins. 65 Pounds - Mike Storms. Brian Bolton. Brent Kilmer, Nick Lewis, Caleb Swartz, Ryan Wade. 73 Pounds - Tom Brighton. Mike Sonsmith, Marvin Walker. Tony McCauscy. Paul Dull. Mike Leonard, Ted DeMott. 80 Pounds - Lee Bowman. Shane Horan, Mark Nitz, Dave Guernsey, Derek Vandenberg, Andy Rhodes, Andy Cove. 89 Pounds - Dave Andrus, Ben Hughes, Trevor Gillespie, Brian Stahlman, Joshua Smith, Seth Schroeder, Kirk Potter. Heavy Weight - Darrell Slaughter. Jon An­ drus, Pete Allerding, Gordon Tait. Jimmy Merrick, Mike Smith, Andy Rose. Scoreboard M.. k. Thursday Angels Stefanos 31-9; McDonalds 2216-1714; Lit­ tle Brown Jug 22-18; Formula Realty 17-23; l|>l""'t6l Hosp'“l 14‘26; Hastings City Bank High Games and Series - K. King 150: L Boop 164; D. Beadle 212-555; C. Moore 173; B Cuddahee 170; C. Cuddahee 166; E. LuShaw 173; D. Snyder 224-591; R. Haighl 180-512; C. Williams 151; T. Daniels 182; L Blough 220-569; L. Tilley 187-500. Sunday Nite Mixed Alley Cats 26-10; K 4 M Asphalt 23-13; Unpredictables 21-14; Hooter Crew 2066-1566; Mas 4 Pas 1966-1666; Big Four 19-17: Elbow Benders 1816-1766; Pin Busier! 1866-1766; A-Team 18-18; Chug-a-Lugs 1766-1866; Quality Spirits 17-19; Something Natural 17-19; Really Ronans '6-20; Family Force 16-20; Toads 16-20; Gunetdustets 14-22; Hot Shots 14-22; While Lightning 1166-2466. 66 omens High Game and Series - 0. Kelley 244-589; M. Snyder 192-528; C. Wilcox 188-510; L. TilMx 196-504; T. Joppk 181; D. Blough 174;* Wilson 167; B. Behmdt 166; J. Ogden m; L. Kelley 162; ? Godbey 159; J. Ogden 153; J. Martz 142; J. Hamlin 137. Mens High Game and Series - R Blocg.6 254-630; E. Kelley 201-549; D. Stanun 182-544; D Smith 197-544; M. Seder 235-553; R. Little 186-533; B. Lake 182-525; C. Haywood 207-524; C. Tumes 199-521; E. Behmdt 204-520; K. Stahl 179-510; W. Robins 189-502; G. Snyder 204-507; W. Friend Sr. 188; B. Drayton 176. Hastings Mfg. Co. League Viking 17466, Chrome Room 158. Viking Il 169. Leftovers 160. Machine Room 128, Office HOW. High Series - M. O’Donnell 535, K. Larsen 528. R. Dawe 526. W. Beck 520. B. Marcinkewicz 519. J. Wilbur 510. W. Bir­ man 504. J. Kuball 502. B. Ludescher 500. Hudson receives WMU degree FibeJrt ?'fn8eration 25-11; Hastings mala’ 23,'13; Uwis Rcal>y 22-14; For19 17^?^ 19-17; Hallifax Snowplowing Ttavei t?Sn? Cily Bank ,8’l8; Ri«rbend table. Fl0ral Dcs'8n 16’2°l Unprcdic14W7tul4?'2IVi; Ncil's Restaurant [^2166; Moore Sales 14-22; C & J’s 19?^ S"”® ‘nd Series Men - J. Vleik Ani ’ Gl1.n"dl 181jMi5; 1 Wood' 1*1 P Arxlerson 179; P. Scobey 191; D. Hoffman “nd Won»” - D Hof22<W°8; E. Britten 144; J. Smith 164. war* nConver,‘d ’ D’ Ev're" 5-2 end B. Wilkins 9-10. DON’T MISS THIS ONE! If you hove nover been to a grocery auction before, atop by thia week and tee what we’re all about. Many Hems to be sold are not available at your local grocery stores - plus we offer all the regular needs on your list Including: Beef Pork Poultry Fish Canned Good* Dry Good* Dairy Product* Paper Product* Shrimp Lobster Crab Leg* Frog Leg* Our sales last several hours so, remember to dress comfortably and bring your coolers. Sale Promoted by Amcon Inc. Roe* Woodard — Auctioneer SUNDAY, NOV. 9 ~ 2:00 P.M. Barry County Fairground* — HASTINGS. MICHIGAN — Now in 21 Locolions Stolewide. Every Item 100% Guaranteed REPORT OF CONDITION Consolidating domestic and foreign subsidiaries of the Notional Bank of Hastings In the state of Michigan, at the close of business on September 30, 1986. Published in response to coll mode by Comptroller of the Currency, under title 12, United States Code, Section 161. Charter Number 13857 PUBLICATION AND NOTICt OF HEARING Hl* No. 86-19577SE In th* matter of th* Estate of EARLE M. DUNLOP. Deceased 378-38.9093 Date of death: 9/28/86 Residence at dote of death: 12735 West Pin* Lake Rood. Plainwell. MJ 49060. TAKE NOTICE: On November bat* courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, boforo Hon. GERALD J. SUPINA Judge of Probat*, a tlon of Phillip A. Dunlop for ad­ mitting th* Lail Will and Testa­ ment of Earle M. Dunlop doled November 15. 1982 to probole: granting of administration of the estate to Phillip A. Dunlop of 12749 WMt Fine Lake Road, Plainwell. Ml <9080, or some other suitoW* per»on: deter­ mination of heir*; end for Death is one of those certainties in life which, at one time ot another, touches us all. When someone we love dies, just knowing our friends are there sharing our grief and offering their support and friendship can be very meaningful. We now have a special bro­ chure entitled, "A Friend Is There—Suggestions for Friends of the Bereaved." It contains a number of helpful ideas on how to help and support a bereaved friend. Please feel free to call or drop by if you would like a personal copy. ...36-0 ...31-5 ...28-8 .26-10 .23-13 .22-14 .20-16 .13-23 .12-24 .11-25 .10-26 ...9-27 ...7-29 ...4-12 Amcon FOOD AUCTION Wednesday P.M. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY There The Hastings junior varsity basketball team beat Lakeview 50-38 Tuesday. but lost to Marshall 54-36 last Tuesday. Against Lakeview. Carrie Carr led Hastings with 24 points and 18 rebounds. Ka­ ty Peterson, Diane Dykstra and Jackie Longstreet each had 6 points. Against Marshall. Carr had 15 points and 12 rebounds. Longstreet had 8 points and Dykstra 5. Last Thursday the Saxons topped Ionia 41-35. Carr had 17 points and 12 rebounds and Longstreet 9. The jayvee team is now 10-5. Thi» will bs o vary lorga auction ond •vsrythlng will be sold. Nothing goes back. Alflen’s and Assoc. 24-12; Hair Care Center 23-13; An Meade 22-14; Mace's Pharmacy 21-15; DeLong's Bait & Tackle 2066-1566; M & M’s 20-16; Gillons Const. 17-19; Varney's Stables 16-20; Friendly Home Parties 16-20; Nashville Locker 15-21; Handy’s Shirts 14-22; Lifestyles 766-2866. High Gaines and Series - J. McMillon 213; B. Blakely 212, 210-578; K. Christopher 201-466; B. Johnson 168-451; N. Hummel 166-460; F. Schneider 175485; B. Hathaway 189-520; M. Garren 170-456; V. Powers 166-450; D. Long 156447; T. Christopher 189; T. Soya 156; B. Miner 166; P. Frederickson 169; J. McQcem 161; N. Houghtalin 137; M. Chaffee 133; R. Reichard 134. Splits Converted • K. Hanford 5-6-10; T. Christopher 5-7. A total of 932 persons are on the official list of those who received degrees from Western Michigan University at the end of the summer session of the 1985-86 school year. Persons receiving bachelor’s degrees totaled 457 and those receiving master’s, specialist’s (sixth year) or doctoral degrees totaled 475. Among them was Theresa Hudson of 25 Ironside Drive in Hastings who received bachelor of science degree. Womens Hastings Fiberglass Lake Odessa Livestock. Ink Spots Hooters J&J Auto Spykers Sniders Satellites OFAU Variety Shoppe J-Ad Graphics Culligan McDonalds E-Racers Volley Girls.................. Thurs. A.M. Just Ourselves 27%; Hummers 21%; Lillys Alley 20; Gillons Const. 18; Mode O Day 18; seders Apts. 18; Slow Pokes 18; Irenes 18; Provmaal 16; Bosleys 14%; Leftovers 14; D &S Machine 11%. High Games - R. Girrbach 199; M. Steinorccher 155; A. Allen 152; P. Godbey 155; J. McKeough 155; M. Dull 154; S. Lambert 165. High Games and Series - S. VanDenburg 192-556; L. Tilley 203-511; P. Fisher 206-511; N. Hummel 150-441; L. Johnson S412! C’ Stuan 167-470; P. Hamilton 160—438; L. Stamm 166-466; S. Montague 150408. Splits Converted - C. Stuart 3-7. Legal Notice Friend YMCA-Youth Council’s Volleyball League Tuesday Mixed Jayvee eagers lose to Marshall, beat others •ntttled tb*rofoCreditors ol d*c*c»*d or* notified that oi> claim* against th* *sta1* mu»’ pr*t*n t*d to said Phillip A Dunlop at 12740 W**t Pin* Lak* Plainwell, Ml 49060. end proof th*r*of with copies ol th* claim filed with th* court on or before January 23. I*/Nolic* l» that osslgned to persons appearing of record enlill*^ (hereto. October 31. 1*6 PHILLIP A. DUNLOP 12735 West Ph* Lake Rood Ploinw*ll, AAI <9080 VERDONK. VERDONK * DISTEFANO BY: JOHN »• VERDONK (P21815) 228 West Monro* Slr**t Bangor. MicNR** <90’3 616-427-7703 (11-6) Comptroller of the Currency 7th District STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES ThouMndt off DoUoro — ASSETS — Cash and balances due from depository Institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin Interest-bearing balances $2,125 1.000 9.559 Securities Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell In domestic offices of the bank and of its Edge ond Agreement subsidiaries, 1,700 and in IBFs Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned Income LESS: Allowance for loon and lease losses LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve 11,066 151 none 10,935 Assets held in trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) none Other real estate owned Investments In unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding none 860 none Intangible assets none • Other assets 418 Total assets 26.597 — LIABILITIES — * Deposits: In domestic offices Noninterest-bearing 23.209 Interest-bearing In foreign offices. Edge ond Agreement subsldiar.es, ond IBFs 6.451 16.758 Noninterest-bearing Interest-bearing Federal funds purchased ond securities sold under agreements to repurchase in domestic offices of the bonk and of Its Edge ond Agreement subsidiaries, and in IBFs Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury none none none Other borrowed money....................................................................................................................... Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases none none Bank's liability on acceptances executed ond outstanding ............................................ none Notes and debentures subordinated to deposits................................................................. 246 Other liabilities 23.455 total liabilities none Limited-life preferred stock — EQUITY CAPITAL — Perpetual preferred stock Common stock...................................................................................................... Surplus Undivided profits and capital reserves Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments none 450 500 2.192 none Total equity capital Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, and equity capital 3.142 26,597 NOTE- $200,000 U.S. Government Securities in the foregoing statement are pledged to secure Public Deposits including $50,136.17 of the Treasurer of the State of Michigan os required by law. WREN FUNERAL HOMES We, the undersigned directors, attest to the cor­ rectness of this statement of resources and liabil­ ities. We declare that it has been examined by us. and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the in­ structions ond is true and correct. i 502 S. Jefferson Hastings. Mi 49058 (61S 945-2471 VOCT CHAPEL WRER FUNERAL HOMES 204 N. Queen st Nashville, mi 49073 (5171 852-0840 Directors ... David C. Wren Jack E. Echtinaw Edward B. Caukin I. Marian K. Wurm. Cashlur. of tha above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Con­ dition I, true and correct to the best of my know­ ledge and belief. Marion K. Wurm October 24, 1986 �Pape 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Novembers. 1986 flfcrr Th* HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 kSbassifiesd ads For Rent Jobs Wanted For Sale Automotive ONE BEDROOM HOUSE: in country for rent No children. Fint and last, $275 per month in advance. 948-2817 HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St., Nashville 852-9537 evenings 1980 DODGE DIPLOMAT: 4 dr., PS, PB. air, one owner, looks good, runs good, 51250. Call 945-9915 after 5pm________ SAVE NOW! Up to a 15% Quantity Discount on Batteries during our Truckload Sale Don't pass up our truckload sale prices on quality John Deere batteries. The fast-cranking, dependable batteries you need for your tractors, trucks, autos and other equipment are on sale now at the best prices of the season. Be ready for winter with powerful, new John Deere batteries, now at powerfully good prices! Stop in today. 1980 FORD FAIRMOUNT: low mileage, new paint, 51,500. 945-9746___________________ FOR SALE: 1975 Buick Special, runs excellent, 5250 or best offer. 948-8271______ __ FOR SALE: 1977 Dodge Colt 4 spd. 86,000 miles, excellent winter car. 5400 firm. 765-3087. business Services EXPERT TREE and stump removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854__________________ New uniforms add sparkle to performance of Hastings High School Band PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Senice. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888 The 125-member Hastings High School Marching Band and Flag Corps filled the gymnasium Sunday for the first indoor concert in their new uniforms. When Hastings band members marched into the high school gymnasium Sunday they had a snappy new look as they performed their first concert in their new uniforms. Standing in full dress attention as they play are (from left) Chris Tracy, trumpet; Derek Ferris, trumpet; Ann Scofield, sax; and An­ na Spindler, trumpet. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448_______ __ Real Estate FOR SALE: 1975 2 bedroom mobile home, fully insulated at Thornapp’e Valley Estates, 55500. Call after 6pm 852-1872 JOHN DEERE THORNAPPLE VALLEY Q ms 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37) Hastings (616) 945-9526 SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES FREE ESTIMATES SALES and SERVICE Phone 948-2073 Lyle L. Thomas Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Calculators Cash Registers Copiers Dictation Equipment Typewriters All Makes and Models FOR SALE: 2 bdrm, furnished house, fireplace, Wall Lake. New roof, new waler system, pontoon & 28 h.p. Johnson and dock go with house. 623-8485. Hein Wanted HELP WANTED: Local Jani­ torial service taking applications for day time work. Requires heavy lifting, 8 hour day, 5 days a week. Also taking applications for evening office cleaning. Call 852-1824 between 10am & 4pm only. Hastings School Board President James Toburen tells the band members that they can be proud of their new uniforms. With him are (from left) Drum Majors Archie Wood, Sean McMahon and Amy Haywood; Flag Captain Yolanda Zimmerman; and trumpeter Steve Laubaugh. OWN & OPERATE: candy confection vending route, your area. High profit items. Start part-time. Not a job offering. Ci’h investment, 52,475. to 54,950. Write Owatonna Vendor’s Exchange, Box 411, Owatonna, Mn. 55060. Include phone number.__________ Middleville Council (Continued from page 2) Miscellaneous FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED: lor infants, pre­ schoolers and teenagers. Family and Children Service provides training and support plus expenses. Interested families call 948-4096 or 1-965-3247 Larry Crosby, president of the BantJBoosters, accepts a certificate of ap­ preciation from Drum Major Arch re <ood, while James Toburen, school board president, watches. The band boosters raised $10,000 of the $56,500 spent on 200 new uniforms. HELP WANTED: Local Jani­ torial service taking applications for day time work. Requires heavy lifting, 8 hour day, 5 days a week. Also taking applications for evening office cleaning. Call 852-1824 between 10am & 4pm only. For Sale CARPET INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your., • Individual Health • Form • Group Health • Business • Retirement • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle \ • Auto Since 1908 * P^fc^*** • JIM, JOHN, DAVE ol 945-3412 REAL ESI ATE AND VINYL INVENTORY sale In the warehouse at Wright-Wny Carpet, Ionia. 100’s of rolls reduced in price. 616-527-2540 CARPET STARTING AT 51.99 p-s-y. No wax vinyl start­ ing at 52.99 p.s-y. during our huge Warehouse Sale at Wright-Way Carpet Ionia, 616-527-2540________________ EMERGENCY WARE­ HOUSE SALE at Wright-Way Carpet Jute and urethene backed carpet, artificial grass and vinyl...AH on sale. 616-527-2540 Ionia_________ FIREPLACE INSERT: Ember Hearth, low use, with blower, 5500. 945-9866____________ FIREWOOD FOR SALE: 575 cord, blocks; 590 cord, split Free delivery. 891-^035 MILLER BAD TREE SERVICE: Trim­ ming, lopping, tree removal. Fully insured. Fall discounts. 891-8035__________________ realtor LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dnr Cleaning for over 30 yoars" SAVE $ ON CARPET, vinyl, grass and remnants on sale at Wright-Way Carpet Ware­ house. Ionia, 616-527-2540 WATKINS: quality spices/ extracts/food products/etc. Since 1868. For more informa­ tion call any pm. after 3:30 or any am. to 10:30 (517)852-1709. Pre-Winter Re-po Sale ESCROW OFFICER The Hastings branch of The Title Office, a growing company, ser­ ving the land title needs of Michigan, is seeking an escrow of­ ficer. This individual will be working with real estate brokers, land buyers, and finan­ cial institutions to finalize real estate tran­ sactions. An aptitude for numbers, attention to detail, the ability to handle stress and a de­ sire to deal with the public are essential. Both the experienced and trainees will be considered. A banking and/or real estate back­ ground would be a plus. Please send your re­ sume with a cover let­ ter specifying the job and location to: Personnel Manager Everything must go! Bids start at s500 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1984 Mazda B 2000 Pickup 1981 Chevrolet Citation 1980 Chevrolet Citation 1980 Pontiac Grand LeMans 1979 Ford F-150 Pickup 1976 Ford Pickup 1976 Ford Granada For further Information contact: Mr. King at Hastings City Bank 945-2401 WANTED Machine repair and maintenance per­ son. position includes machine maintenance and repair of Industrial equipment, head of parts department (includes supervising others) and some die setting. Send resume to: MICHIGAN MAGNETICS 203 W. Third St. Vennontville, Ml 49096 THE TITLE OFFICE P.O. Box 509A Holland, Ml 49423 No phone calls please NO PHONE CALLS. PLEASE 3211 Kctepa. tebap HmrMMj OKI: 7-5JI ■M.-Fri.'fat 1-1JI CAR & 1RUCK REPAIR Indnis V F-. HASTINGS^^^— 1435 s. Hanovw St, Hmi log., Mich. 40055 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS uiamMnawnmiM. Keep thet greet CM Feeling with Genuine GM Parte. BARRY COUNTY’S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! TOOL & DIE MAKER Journeyman tool and die maker needed for an industrial firm. Ap­ plicant must be previously qualified. Salary commensurate with UAW contract. Complete fringe package with advancement opportunities. Send resume or apply at Personell Department: HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. 325 N. Hanover Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby 9'ven that the Hastings Zoninn Rnafdof Appeals will meet on Tuesday, November25.1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, bouncil CMfnber8, Hastings, Michigan. The meeting is to consider the application of John Lonfl5,reet of 526 N- Prairie ,0 build a garaae on»corner ,ot up t0 1 ,oot of ,he Pr°Per‘ tv lino qaid property is legally described as W 132 ft of Lol 37« R- ’• Hendershott’s 1st Addition. Saia vaflance does not con,orm to Section 3-183 (3)id,he Zoning Ordinance- m nuKij Sty tftsof said meeting will be available for -ouection at the office of the City Clerk, Michigan- Sharon Vickery City Clerk out with other municipalities. Rignt now we’re not sure what direction we’ll be tak­ ing,’’ he said. Roon said the computer will be used in various village functions, basically for water billing, pcisonnel files, water regulations, payments and day to day village operations. He said, in time, the computer could be shared with other village departments such as the fire and ambulance service and the police department, who could tic into it and store their files on a separate disk. For now though, the computer won’t function as a base unit, he said. North M-37 properties may annex to Village If necessary funding is available, a propos­ ed sewer project would lead to annexation of properties nonh of the village and south to Edwards Street Floyd Bray, chairman of the Public Works "A’’ Committee, said the council was first approached about a sewer program 18 months ago that would extend the system north on M-37 to include property owned by Bill Get­ ty, Bill Gavin. Middle Mart, Middle Villa and Cherry Valley Family Care. He said all of the owners have agreed to an­ nex to the village, but at that time no outside money was available and the cost quotas were too high. Roon said monies arc available now from a Small Cities Block Grant and an Economic Developement Grant to qualifying cities. Attorney James Fisher said anything to spur economic growth is helpful to the community. He said the area involved has a potential for growth and he felt lhe village would realize more tax revenue in subsequent years. Roon said sewer expansion would also in­ crease jobs, revenues and encourage businesses to move to the area. He said the project could cost 56.350 based on the latest figures available for the region. The council then agreed to have a cost, engineering and feasability study conducted to decide whether they should invest in lhe project. Two named to commissions William Hardy, president pro tern, who presided in the absence of President Duane Thatcher, announced that two village residents volunteered to fill the vacancies on lhe village Planning Commission and the village Housing Commisssion. The council approved Adam Chyrowski of 315 Whippoorwill Ct. to serve as a represen­ tative on the Planning Commission with his term to expire April 30, 1989; and, William Rich of 403 Grand Rapids Street to serve as a representative on the Housing Commission with his term to expire Oct, 31, 1991. HOMEOWNERS!’ borrow $5,000 to $100,000 * 4rith no effect on Village to advertise water award After discussing advertising options presented by the village manager, the council agreed to advertise the fact that Middleville won a state sponsored clean water contest last month by having signs saying “Best Tasting Water in the State’’ installed the village limits on M-37. The motion to spend $200 for the signs was approved on u 5-1 vote. Terry Filcek voted against the motion and Delbert Riley was absent. Regular business Tnisteec Marilyn VandcnBerg reported that Middleville Police Chief Boyd Cain has returned from an Oct. 20-24 First Chiefs Seminar in Farmington Hills that updates chiefs on the latest laws. He was pleased with the seminar and learned a lot from the ex­ perience. she said. Roon reported that the village's retirement system is going well. He said that by adopting some changes, they could increase benefits without increasing costs. Eldridge to celebrate 90th with open house An open house will be held Nov. 9. from 2-«P m al Gaines Twp. Hall. 1685 68lh Si. S.t.. Dutton, for Ruth Eldridge who will be 90 o„ December 3 Mn. Eldridge lives with her daughters in Caledonu. She has .even h “rj’o29 »™xfc''il<lren and 33 great­ grandchildren. from basic training and Stark^’l'11 ? ApS')'- son °f Will“m E­ Middled M Fl °f 221 Sudium Dr,vcForce blu/ ,M,Ch ’ ^“aled Air " UckUnd Air F°i« sti2todnfh^V’ c °f ,™ni"8 ■>* airman aM^ FOr“ ionization vout Mortgage o» Lang Contract at FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MICHIGAN 1 800 654 2265 An equal housing lender training*™’ “LT" who “"I** dcereeSihwin’k <’JCd,ls ,oward an associate gh *** Commun’’> College of the KXi’wgh&Li"^^1*0™"* �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Novembers, 1986 - Page 11 Wolep retains Third District Portuguese student gets to America after second try serw"<K?li' incumbent Howard Wolpc will anoih 010 ^rd Congressional District for RemM lWO ycars af*cr defeating his Whcan opponent Jackie McGregor election l° 51,677 'n Tuesday’s general the^re®°r ^accs ^cr by Kathleen Scott Filipe Palma wouldn’t let himself get ex­ cited about coming to Hastings until he actual­ ly stepped off Uie plane in America on Aug. 5. Last year, after much testing and orienta­ tion, he was one of a small percentage of students accepted into the American Field Service (AFS) Intemational/Intercultural Pro­ grams. But he was denied spending a year in lhe U.S. because there were not enough host families in the program. After that letdown, he says he didn’t want to get his hopes up again in case the situation was rep.ated. But he made it to Hastings, is living with Pat and Betty Purgiel at 1410 Bridle Path and is a senior at Hastings High School. He’s from Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, which has a population of over 830,000. So he’s enjoying many things about the small­ town, midwestem America life so different from his big-city southwest European life. Filipe says physical environment is very important to him so he likes the way he can be more ’in touch with nature* here. He says he likes the peacefulness, the many trees, thic way the leaves change color and the deer he occasionally secs out of the window at the Purgiel home. He says the standard of living here is higher than in his homeland and that people live much more active lives. "There are always things to do: it’s a full life," he says, adding that there are more ac­ tivities in which to be involved, but that Americans here have less free time than the Portuguese. Filipe, 17, is the youngest of three children. His father is a Navy officer and his mother is a marketing researcher. This year at Hastings will serve as the equivalent of his final year of primary educa­ tion in Portugal. He attends a military school which he says is different from the public school in Portugal and in some ways, similar to the schools here. In the military school, classes start at 7:45 a.m. and continue until 8 p.m He says students in the public school go to class for 28 hours a week and have no set schedule. Along with the seven academic courses at the military school, classes included horseback riding, fencing, various sports, military instruction and two hours of study hall each day. The military school he attended, which has an enrollment of 500, has more activities for the students and has extra programs that arc fun, he says. Some of those fun activities are similar to the homrrnminj» activities in schools here. County Commission races, continued... Howard Wolp« 302-253: Hope absent Barry Townsh'P- Precinct 2. *’7-143; Barry absent voters. 46-33: Jjjneville. Precincts I and 2. 224-169 and ZW-H7 respectively; Prairieville absent voters. 62-59; Orangeville. 268-195; Grangeville absent voters. 79-44; Baltimore. “5-221: Assyria. 232-20* and Johnstown. 479-296. McGregor carried Barry Precinct I. IE-171, and Maple Grove. 181-170. Filipe Palma He says classes here are easier than in Por­ tugal but he thinks students should have more free time to socialize. He says the students here are very suppor­ tive and that th./ have many more oppor­ tunities to be in various activities. One of the opportunities he took advantage of this year was enrolling in a math competi­ tion at Hope College earlier this fall. He said he enjoyed it because he was able to meet students from other schools and find out what level he was al in math. His class schedule — which includes ad­ vanced biology, pre-calculus, physics, psychology, government and literary explora­ tions — is mostly a repeat of what he has already learned, he says. Having taken seven years of English while in Portugal has helped him a great deal. In his government class and through the news media, he says he is getting a clearer picture of politics in America and the way President Reagan operates. In Portugal, he says, the people see only what the Portuguese government want them to see. Now he says his view of the government is more specific, more clear. At home, sports and socializing take up most of his free time. He played basketball and soccer with friends and also windsurfed and competed in gymanastics. He played on the Hastings junior varsity soccer team this year and will probably try out for basketball this winter, he says. When Filipe returns to his home country next summer, he hopes to get into college. He says it is difficult to get accepted into college because there arc more people trying to get in­ to the schools than (here arc positions available. Often, he says, getting in is a matter of politics, so he doesn't know if he will be accepted. If he is. he will pursue a career in economics. If not, he will join the Navy and study oceanography. defeat against eteran congressman, saying Democratic Y^ernor James Blanchard s large victory at Polls had "overwhelming significance". n Barry County, the margin of victory for Was much narrower than district-wide. *«h a vote count of 2.717 to 2.128 for McGregor. Johnstown Township largely supported wolpc. giving him 479 votes, while only 296 supported his opponent. Wolpc can,'“l 12 Bilrr> County wpships and precincts, as opposed to McGregor’s two. Volpe’s supporters were: iqo.Th'41’ Bozc defeated Kiel in Baltimore Township with 215 votes over his 191 and narrowly came out on top in the absentee ballots in Hope Township with a 49 to 44 victory. Caths Williamson defeated Democrat James Gordon in all lhe District 2 precincu. In Thronapple Township, she walked away with 343 of the 610 ballots cast in Precinct I and 247 of those cast for the two contenders in Precinct 2. In Yankee Springs Township, she carried 309 of the 602 votes cast. "I’m happy about the results! 1 look for­ ward to continuing to serve the township residents." she said. "When you start some projects, you like to sec them through. My second term will enable me to do that. I feel I’ll be more cffecti’ e with the experience I've gained. I want to thank everyone who supported me," she said. Richard Dean says without help of people working on his campaign, he would not have been successful. "I’m sure if 1 hadn’t had a lot of help, 1 wouldn't have won." he said. "I'm elated.” he said. “I'm very, very happy with the local election. 1 feel like 1 have an awful lot of fine people who helped me. All the credit goes to tl>em," he said of his 1003 to 851 victory over opponent Forest J. Foley. Dean carried lhe votes in Irving, Rutland and Hastings townships by wide margins and Foley was successful only with the absentee ballot voters in Rutland and Hastings townships. "I think the people have confidence in my decision," said Dean. "We have a good county Board of Commissioners. We have a lot of problems to work out (especially the budget) and the people want some experience on the commission." McGregor Burleson-Donaldson wed The groom and his attendants all wore silver grey, long-tailed Dorchester tuxedos, and wore lavender and white boutonnieres. Beth Sarber, friend of the bride, was the maid-of-honor. The brid«.cmaids were. Bren­ da Burleson, sister of the bride. Shirley Mays, Leslee Quick and Sue Mitchell, all friends of the bride. Doug Makley served as the best man. The groomsmen were, Brent Donaldson, brother of the groom. Norm Arnie. Jeff Ridley and Andy Mater, friends of the groom. The miniature bride was Heather Bray, cousin of the bride and the miniature groom was Mark Johnson, friend of the bride and groom. The Church was beautifully decorated with ' heart-shaped candlcabras which held lavender candles and was accented with bouquets of flowers of several shades of lavender. Mrs. and Mrs. David Meyers were master and mistress of ceremonies at the reception which was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ionia. Over 300 guests attended and Miss Janice M. Burleson and Brian A. the wedding party were escorted there in a Donaldson exchanged wedding vows on Limosine. The music was furnished by the Saturday. Sept. 13, at 5 p.m. at the Lakewood "Touch-of-Class” from Fremont. United Methodist Church. Pastor Ward Punch bowl attendants were Jocnia Quick Pierce performed the double-ring ceremony in and Alvin Hawley, friends of the bride. The the presence of 175 guests. gift attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mrs. Janice Flannigan was the organist. Reitman and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Bullock, Added to the ceremony was the lovely song, aunts and uncles of the bride. The guest book ’’There is Love" sung by Mr. and Mrs. attendant was Betty Scobey, aunt of the David Munn. groom. Cake servers were Shannon Curtis. Parents of the bride are James and Nancy Patti Eaton and Stacy Bullock, all cousins of Burleson of Lake Odessa and the groom's the bride or groom. A lovely sit-down dinner parents are Barry and Bonnie Donaldson of was catered by Cocorons of Ionia. Woodland. The lovely wedding cake, done in lavender The bride, given in marriage by her father, and white, was done by Rose Budd's of Ionia. wore a gown of white organza, featuring a It liad two long stair-cases which held sweetheart neckline and stand-up collar of miniature brides and grooms ascending to a ruffled lace. Matching lace trimmed the long, beautiful water fountain. tappered sleeves and she wore a picture hat. Flowers were from Sid’s of Ionia. Her skirt and train were accented with a Honored guests were, Mrs. Myrtle Wirts, flounce ruffle. She carried a cascade boquet grandmother of the bride and Mr. and Mrs. of flowers in shades of lavender. She wore a Elwin Curtis and Mr. and Mrs. Don McLeod, beautiful brooch which belonged to her maidgrandparents of the groom. Out of town of-honor’s great grandmother, which made it guests were from Grand Rapids. Newaygo. over a hundred years old. Grant, Howard City, Harrison. Hastings. The bride’s attendants wore floor-length Ionia, Lake Odessa and Woodland. Guests gowns in shades of lavender. Each earned a also came from Indiana and Illinois. basket of lavender flowers matching the The couple honeymooned at Niagara Falls bride’s. and Canada. They are now residing at their new home in Woodland. Welborn retains senate seat Republican Jack Welborn, fending off ac­ cusations he was an "embarrassment to the 13th District,” overwhelmingly defeated Democratic challenger Paul Denenfeld of Kalamazoo in the race for the 13th District senate seat. Districtwidc, Welborn accumulated 27,213 votes to 18,553 for Denenfeld. In Barry County. Weibom tallied 7,415 votes to easily defeat Denenfeld, who had 4,345. It will be Welborn’s first complete term in the slate senate and having won a special elec­ tion in August 1985 after the death of his brother. Sen. Robert Welborn. Welborn tarried all of the county’s 34 precincts, many by a wide margin. For in­ stance. Welborn captured lhe Barry 1 district 231-106; Yankee Springs 417-252: Castleton Township 451-243; Rutland Township 476-294; and Maple Grove 226-111. The closest margin came in Johnston Township where Weibom won 389-347, a margin of 42 votes. Henry has stong re-election win Freshman Rep. Paul Henry. R-Grand Rapids, handily defeated his Democratic challenger for the 5th District congressional scat, tallying 100.187 votes to Teresa Decker’s 40.607. Decker, a Grand Rapids attorney, was mak­ ing her first bid for elective office and was strongly outdistanced by the incumbent in fundraising "It sends a signal to me to try to remain open to every inters! in this community without being overwhelmed by ideology and partisanship." he said after the election. He pledged to represent all constituents. Republicans, Democrats and independents. Henry’s landslide 71 percent victory was reflected in Barry County totals also. His district coveis the northern eight townships in the county and the city of Hastings. By township, the totals for the race arc Woodland. 342-202; Irving. 260-140; Yankee Springs. 454-244; Castleton. 451-248; Rutland. 519-266; Thomapple. 798-461; Hastings Township, 479-270; Hastings First Ward. 342-126; Second Ward. 173-116; Third Ward. 251-113; Fourth Ward. 317-104; city absent voters. 121-45. Bender, continued damage assessment, ie "cried on each other s shoulders", after election results were finaliz­ ed Wednesday morning. Bender said the most significant feature of the Democratic landslide is the Republicans’ retention of control of the state Senate. Bender said the number of Democrats to Republicans remained the same in the Senate, and "lhe check and balance with the Republicans reatining control of the senate is still in place.” Other than that, Bender said, "it’s pretty early to tell what kind of an impact (election results will have).” "When you lose a few seats, you’re likely to lose a few committee assignments." Power shifts will be more evident as both parties choose their leadership. Bender said. "When you’re in the minority, you’re in the minority." he said, "whether it's by one vote, five votes or 10 votes." But, he said, it is “easier to build coalitions if you only have one or two votes to switch." Bender declined to speculate on the failure of the Lucas candidacy, but said it definitely had an impact on voting statewide, many can­ didates riding into office on Blanchard's coattails. Bender's opponent LaVean said during his campaign that he was "party-building” in Barry and Ionia County and expected lo run again in '88 for the House scat. He was unavailable for comment Wednesday. AT&T to discontinue customer service in Hastings As of Nov. 30, AT&T customers needing service on their telephone will have to drive to Lansing or Grand Rapids or wait for a Area BIRTHS: IT’S A GIRL Promoted are Janet Miller and Danny DePew. Two promoted at Pro Line Pro Line employees Janet Miller and Danny DePew have stepped up in their job duties at the Hastings hunting bow manufacturer. Having worked at Pro Line since last fall as an accounting clerk. Miller has been pro­ moted to accounting manager with respon­ sibly for all company accounting data pro­ cessing functions. . "The promotion of Mrs. Miller is an imnorianat step for our company in our efforts to expand our syMenix and control costs, said Terrv Ploot. general manager. in Hastings with their daughters. Jodi, Melia and Becky. Danny DcPcw. who previously worked as maintenance supervisor for Pro Line, is now the company project engineer. "His promotion...will give our company much needed efforts in new product develop­ ment which, with the new MKM tree stand business, will be getting top priority.’’ Ploot said. DcPcw will also focus his attention on manufacturing and equipment products. DcPcw has been with Pro Line since his days as a co-op student at Hastings High School. He and his wife. Loretta, reside at 2020 Bachman Rd. Hastings. Dan and Mary Clark. Middleville. Blodgerl Hospital. Grand Rapids. Oct. 9 6 lbs . 6 ozs.. 19‘A inches. 8:17 a m. Mike and Betsy Moore. Weslxnd, Oct. 25. Meoghon Eliubcth. Bibs., 12 ozs . 3:52 p.m Grandparents are Carl and Janet Baker of Hastings and Floyd and Betty Moore of Holland. Kimberly and Douglas Peck. Hastings. Oct. 28. 9:23 a.m . 8 lbs . 7J4 ozs. William and Rance Ragan. Hastings. Nov. I. 9:19 p.m.. 5 lbs., 2 ozs. Lowell and Robin Tagg, Alto. Nov. 3. 11:31 p.m . 8 lbs.. Vt oz. John and Sherry Cheeseman. Nashville. Nov. 4. 1:05 p m.. 6 lbs.. 6'A ozs its a boy Todd and Lisa Fuhr. Ada. Oct. 30. 7:25 a.m.. 6 lbs.. 13 ozs. Cheryl and Robert Ross. Hastings. Oct. 31. 1:55 p.m., 8 lbs., 2*6 ozs. Rick and Paula Jones. Wayland. Joel Michael. Oct. 25. 9 lbs.. 9 ozs.. Blodgett Hospital. Grand Rapids. Joel has a brother. Paul Charles. 3. Grandparents. Chuck and Dorothy Jones of Gun Lake and Paul and Uura B row. and of Gaincsbord. Tenn-, formerly of Wayland. telephone to arrive in the mail if their phones are not working. The contract of Service Agent Stuart Keeler of D.J. Electric in Hastings is being canceled due to low customer interest, says Carol Haywood, service agency manager for the phone company. "The volume of customers taking advan­ tage of it hasn’t been that great," she says. Keeler, who took on the service because he felt people in the community needed it. is disappointed. "I think this service is a necessity for a community this size. AT&T is doing an in­ justice to the people here.” says Keeler who receives SI.50 per transaction conducted through his store. "Monetarily, it’s more of a problem than it's worth." he says, but claims he would gladly-continue the service if AT&T would allow him. . He says having to drive to Grand Rapids or Lansing can be a problem for the elderly and retired, especially in the winter, and therefore feels having a service branch here is a necessity. „ . Harwood says after the cut-off date, customers needing service business have two choices. They can take their malfunctioning telephones to a phone center in Grand Rapids of Lansing. Or they can call the service office □nd a replacement phone will be sent through the United Parcel Service or vice versa. Parents of children In Central’s Developmental Kindergarten class, (left to right) Sally Lester, Bruce Lord, and Pamela Lord, go through a drill. “Movement with a purpose” class a success The childen in the Developmental Kindergarten program leant through move­ ment and active participation, says teacher Anne Price. The parents of the D.K. children were in­ vited to their child’s room to experience a typical day in D.K. with Mrs. Price and assis­ tant Ellen Sherry. They guided the parents through the differen tasks such as, math. Their Way and Peabody Language Lesson, Our Movement time (lummi slicks) and par­ ticipation in the centers — workjobs, clay, easel, blocks, sand/water table, workbench, housekeeping, records, and puppets. "The parents, for example, used lummi sticks. Through the use of these sticks we are able to develop fine and gross motor skills, develop coordination skills, increase our con­ centration and listening skills and provide rhythmic awareness." said Mrs. Price. In D.K. the emphasis is on process rather than product. Children are encouraged to explore, expertment and to experience things using as mam of their senses as possible. As the child manipulates the sensory material he/shc develops line motor, hand, hand/hand co-ordination needed for pencil and paper tasks. �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Novembers, 1986 New JEDC director hired Experienced in helping small businesses get off the ground. Joe Rahn, formerly of Jackson who is temporarily living in Grand Rapids, has beer selected as the first full-time director of lhe Hastings-Barry County Joint Economic Development Commission. Monday was Rahn's first day on the job at the JEDC’s new headquarters, located in the county planning and zoning office in the An­ nex building. 117 S. Broadway in Hastings. Two primary duties for the new director are to become involved with industry retention and the development of new small businesses. The full-time JEDC director’s post was created through the city and county’s recent affiliation with Calhoun County in a Com­ munity Growth Alliance which allowed Barry County to receive $20,000 in state funding for the new director. The city and county con­ tribute additional funds to operate JEDC and the county furnishes office space as part of its contribution. Rahn, 35, will be paid an annual salary of $21,000. . He said he feels Barry County has good potential for economic growth and that he can use his past small business experience to have an impact in his work here. Joe Rahn Is the first full-time director hired for the HastingsBerry County Joint Economic Development Commission Rahn was instrumental in nelping others start 31 small businesses during the two years be spent as a coordinator of an entrepreneurial training program for dislocated workers through Jackson Community College. At the same time, he was an information resource specialist for the Small Business Ad­ ministration. referring inquiries to state and federal resources. ••I’ve been in business for the past seven years." said Rahn who is president of a com­ pany which owns the Gentlemen’s Den. a store in the Amway Grand Plaza. His wife. Ann, owns a firm in Litchfield tjiat produces bolt action rifles and custom leather luggage. Rahn said his wife is in the process of moving the firm to this area. Rahn, who was bom in Trenton, Ml. and lived in Ann Arbor for 18 years, has a bachelor's of arts degree in psychology from the University of Michigan and also studied in a premedical program. The Rahns, who plan to move to Barry County, have two sons: Noah, 13. and Jeremy. 6. Bev Warren Economic Development Specialist Whether you've got a growing young family... Or are settling down for your golden years... 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Kdomama Kent) OR call ... 948-8051 FOR MORE INFORMATION! PO, Box B, HsitlnJ*. Michigan 49058 Eleanor Kunde Senior aid at JEDC Office Warren is new economic development specialist Bev Warren is on lhe job as economic development specialist for the Hastings-Barry County Joint Economic Development Commission. A Barry County resident for the past 10 years. Warren replaces Dawn Horton who resigned from the position to devote more time to a family-owned business. H & H Publications. Warren will assist new JEDC Director Joe Rahn. Working 20 hours per week, her duties will include compiling reports, doing bookwork, working with the Barry and Calhoun counties’ Community Growth Alliance, setting up plans and working with the JEDC board. Warren's interest in promoting Hastings and Barry County is reflected in her past ser­ vice to the area. She has served on the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors for several years and the county parks and recreation board for three years. She also is a former chairman of the Barry County Tourism Council which she helped organize. Originally from the Port Huron area, War­ ren holds a bachelor of science degree from Eastern Michigan University and a number of years ago worked as a medical technologist at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids and at several clinics. She currently works part-time as a bookkeeper for for Hecker Insurance in Nashville. She and her husband, John, live in Hastings and have two children. Daughter Natasha is a freshman at Purdue University and daughter Sandy is a sophmore in high school. Included in the JEDC team is Eleanor Kunde who works 20 hours per week as a senior aide through the Barry County Com­ mission on Aging and Mid Counties Employ­ ment and Training Consortium. Kunde's salary is funded through Title 5 of the Older American’s Act. Her duties al JEDC include typing, filing and other general clerical work. Kunde has worked for JEDC since November, 1985. She previously had worked for the Hastings chamber from February. 1985 until her transfer to JEDC. She was employed as a senior aide at EBI Breakthru. Inc. for about six years. Previously, she spent 18 ycars as a purchasing department clerk for Doehler Jarvis in Grand Rapids. She has lived in Freeport for 39 ycars. Kunde and husband Herbert have three grown sons. Hastings resident pleads guilty to sexual assault charges A 59-year-old Hastings resident charged with three counts of criminal sexual conduct pleaded guilty to the lesser of the three crimes recently in Barry County Circuit Court. Emerson E. Beck of 4777 Barber Rd., Hastings, pleaded guilty to second degree criminal sexual conduct in exchange for the dropping of two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct. Beck was originally charged with orally and vaginally penetrating an eight-year-old girl. The charge was amended to engaging in sex­ ual conduct, and Beck claimed during his plea that he just put his hand in the girl's private pans. The incident took place July 4. The lesser offense is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Beck will be sentenced Nov. 12. Arraigned Oct. 17 on charges of second degree criminal sexual conduct was Bryon W. Lampman, 53. of 303 S. Jefferson. Hastings. Lampman is charged with engaging in sexual contact with a boy under 13 ycars of age. Lampman stood mute to the charge. Last Friday, Judge Hudson E. Deming ordered a psychiatric evaluation of Lampman prior to a Jan. 21 pre-trial. In other court action, three youths pleaded guilty Oct. 17 to taking three bags of cans and bottles from a Blue Lagoon Road residence Sept. 9. The youths sold the cans for $8. they said. All three pleaded guilty to attempted larceny from a building in exchange for the dropping of more serious larceny charges against them. To be sentenced Nov. 12 is James B. Junglas. 19. address unknown. To be sentenc­ ed Nov. 26 is Richard P. Happcl, 19, of 5749 Cranston St.. Portage. Sentenced last Friday to six months in jail and two ycars of proba­ tion was James B. Junglas. 19, address unknown. Kyle P. Jacobson. 21. of 2180 Payne Lake Rd.. Middleville, pleaded guilty to the at­ tempted possession of cocaine less than 50 grams. Jacobson admitted that he and co-dcfcndant Edward L. Brodock, 29. of 11567 Powcns Mills Rd.. Middleville, were "free-basing" with cocaine when Middleville police officers stopped to talk to them in the Baby Bliss park­ ing lol last July 4. Jacobson will be sentenced Nov. 12. Joel W. Mead III, 29. of 14 Enwood, Battle Creek, pleaded guilty to drunk driving, se­ cond offense, in exchange for the dropping of third offense drunk driving charges lodged against him. He will be sentenced Nov. 12. Jonathor. T. Petro, 17. of 10911 Cressey Rd.. Delton, stood mute to charges of stealing a stereo, knife and wallet from a Hickory Cor­ ners residence last June 20. A not guilty plea was entered in his behalf. A pre-trial was held Friday and a trial date set for Dec. 8. Scott K. Hagclshaw, 18. of Battle Creek pleaded guilty to attempted burglary in ex­ change for the dropping of more serious I burglary charges. He admitted that he and co­ defendant Courtney W. Price, 18, also of Bat­ tle Creek, broke into the Manning Lake Road home of Larry Maupin and carted away many of Maupin's valuables before Maupin in­ tercepted the pair. Maupin captured Price but police didn't catch up with Hagclshaw until later. Hagelshaw will be sentenced Nov. 5. Mark W. Salski, 22. of 738 E. Bond. Hastings, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 18 months of probation for assaulting a man in the Hastings Hotel bar last fall. Stephen S. Barker, 17, of4777 Barber Rd., Hastings, pleaded guilty to cashing a forged check July 13. He was sentenced to four mon­ ths in jail and three years of probation. Carl J. Leinhart, 17, of 613 S. Main St.. Nashville, pleaded guilty to burglarizing the Curtis Craft Center in Nashville Aug. 29. He’ll be sentenced Nov. 5. James L. Franks, 26, of the Hastings Hotel, pleaded guilty to larceny, admitting that he took a class ring from a Middleville home. He’ll be sentenced Nov. 5. Jeffrey H. Howell, 18, of 5675 N. Mid­ dleville Rd., Middleville, was awarded youth offender status in the Holmes Youthful Trainee program, meaning that if he com­ pletes a two-year probation period successful­ ly and pays fines and court costs, his record will be expunged. Karl A. Bloomberg, 28, of 11159 Oak Dr., Delton, was sentenced to three months in jail and three years of probation for illegally possessing the controlled drug metham­ phetamine. He was ordered to enroll in a drug treatment program after jail. Steven R. Hill, 21, of 411 Harrington Rd., Delton, stood mute to charges that he negligently caused the death of a pregnant woman in an automobile accident. A not guilty pica was entered for me negligent homicide charges and a Nov. 5 trial date set. Wayne A. Ruthruff, 20, of no known ad­ dress. was sentenced Friday to six months in jail and three years’ probation for carrying an illegal knife and for assaulting a Delton youth Aug. 15. Michael E. Woods. 17, of 14865 North Ave., Bellevue, was awarded youthful trainee status under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. He was accused of cashing a forged check. He will serve two ycars of probation and participate in substance abuse counseling. Dean Mcsecar. 41. of 5285 Upton Rd.. Hastings, was arraigned Friday on charges of drank driving, ihird offense. Mesecar pleaded not guilty. A pre trial was set for Nov. 5. A Dec. 8 Inal date was set for Stephen Lawrence. 26. of 628 E. Madison. Hastings, who „ accused of drank driving, third offense. And a Nov, 5 pre trial was set for Kevin J. Tobias. 22. of 770 Prichardville Rd., Hastings, who is charged with being an ac­ complice ,n the (kt. 6 armed robbers of Todd s Shultz Grocery on M-43. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-11-13.pdf ec25c3208d33851a1fcc8b5475171fec PDF Text Text iNlEiWiS ...wrap All-County grid squad named er hunters cial page Page 8 < Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Banner Hastings |_VOLUME 131, NO. 46 A Delton man lost control of his fourwheel-drive vehicle on Bevcr Road last Thursday night and wound up in the dtfds Barty County Sheriff’s deputies report The driver. Dennis J. Fink, 31, of 10102 Bevcr Rd., was westbound going over a hill near Covey Drive when he lost control, deputies said. Fink was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from the vehicle when it flipped, deputies said. He was taken to Pennock Hospital in , Hastings, where he was treated for lacerations and released. The accident occurred at 9:30 p.m. Joy rideretake I vehicles for a spin North Central coming to Hastings Next week Hastings High School will be visited by evaluators from the North Central Asociation of Colleges and Schools, a regionally accredited association of education institutiocs. The 24 evaluators are instructors and administrators from various schools in the state and will look at all aspects of education. After viewing the instructional programs, building facilities, extraclrricular activities, library and media services and other aspects of the high school, they will reveal the positive features of the school and will offer suggestions for improvement, says LaVerne BeBeau, assistant principal. North Central will be at the high school Nov. 18, 19 and 20. Evaluations are made at accredited schools every seven years. BeBeau says the evaluation has come at a good time because the district recently implemented new science and social studies programs and he says input from outsiders will be a great benefit Tm looking forward to it," he says. It should be very helpful. We've spent a tremendous amount of time preparing for it and the committees have been busy putting together paperworic so everything will be ready when 'the evaluators) get \htre." Bank robber returns A photo taken by bank camera reveals the man who walked away from Eaton Federal Savings and Loan In Nashville Monday with underiermined amount of cash. Officials report the man was positively identified by a clerk at South End Food and Beverage in Nashville as having purchased his hat and glasses there just prior to the Incident Babcock is leading contender to succeed Agnes Mansour by Robert J. Johnston and Associated Press reports C. Patrick Babcock, director of the state j ’( Department of Mental Health and the son of a Hastings couple, appears to be a leading appointed by Gov. James J. Blanchard. He had announced earlier that he, too, planned to leave his post on Jan. 1. "He was getting burned out,” his mother, Phyllis, said. She said that he had nor told candidate to succeed Agnes Mary Mansour as them of any plans for the future. She added bead of Michigan's welfare system. that he is a "low key" person and would quite often not convey his career plana news Press reports Tuesday said that Babcock’s appointment is "80 percent certain." Babcock is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan reports said that Babcock had been diacussing Area police remain baffled at the seeming audacity of a daylight bank robber who struck we Nashville branch of the Eaton Federal Savings and Loan Association for the second time in two months Monday. ‘‘He’s doing everything he can to say 'catch we*." Chief Gene Koetje of the Nashville Police Department said of the suspect. The man. described as a 5’-10". 170-pound white male with blondish-brown hair, approx­ imately 27 to 28 years old. walked in the bank at 2:30 p.m. Friday and demanded money. Koetje said. "No weapon was seen, and no one was hurt," Koetje said. The man left the bank with an undetermined amount of cash and headed south down Main Street on foot. Koetje speculated that the rob­ ber had a car parked some distance away from the scene of the crime. Koetje did not think the robber was a local man, saying that the bank's three tellers are local residents and are likely to have recogniz­ ed the robber’s face if he lived in the area. But bank employees are in the dark as to who the robber is. and police have few leads in the case. Hastings to host jazz clinic Saturday Hastings High School will be hosting a jazz workshop for area high school band students and their directors on Saorday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The clinic is sponsored by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Babcock, 917 N. Michigan Ave. His parents other administration jobs with Blanchard. Babcock has spent 22 years working for the encompasses schools from Grand Rapids to Holland to Delton to Lakewood. said Tuesday evening that they had not yet state. He graduated from Muskegon Catholic heard from their son on whether he will Central High School in 1959, two years appointment the before his parents moved to Hastings to start Department of Social Services, the state's largest agency with a budget of $1.9 billion B&B Oil Co. He graduated from Western receive Joy riders are making it lough on city motorists lately. Police report three car thefts in Hastings since Oct. 28.. The theft of a city track from outside the city’s maintenance garage Nov. 1 resulted in the arrest of one suspect. Another suspect is still at large. A 1986 Ford Bronco was reported stolen from the parking lot at Hastings Manufacturing Oct. 28. It was recovered Nov. 3 in a hilly area near Nashville, Hastings City Police saki. It had been set afire and was a total loss. . A 1975 half-ton pickup belonging to ' painter Mike Duits disappeared from the First Presbyterian Church parking lot Oct. 29. police said. It was later discovered parked near the corner of Or­ chard and Clinton streets. pH,cEac Nashville bank hit a second time... The owner of a mobile home at A‘gonquinHtake Trailer Court caught two juvenile boys trying to cany off a televi­ sion and other items from his trailer Nov. 5. Barry County Sheriff's deputies report. John Radic of Lot 6. 2999 W. State Rd.. told police he walked into his trailer about 5:15 p.m. and saw the two boys, one of whom was carrying a small TV. The boys escaped out the back door of the trailer, dropping the TV on the way, Radic told police. The boys were on their way to the Delton man rolls vehicle -------- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13.19S6 Two boys caught burglarizing trailer grocery dore, one of them told police, when they decided to stop a! the Radic trailer, where they could “get a lot of candy." The boys forced the back door of the trailer open and went inside, where they took Iwo five-gallon containers of candy, a small radio, and the television. The candy and radio were returned to Radic by one of the boys later. Police have recommended that both juveniles appear in juvenile court. Page 3 Page 9 Seniors injured in auto crash An elderly Lake Odessa man and his housekeeper were injured Friday after their car went out of control on Vedder Road and wound up in a private yard. Barry County Sheriff's deputies report. Roy D. Mo&son, 84. of Rt. 2, Clarksville Rd., and Margaret Morton, 63. of 203 Parsonage, Saranac, were ad­ mitted to Pennock Hospital, where Mor­ ton was treated for multiple fractures and Mosson treated for a heart condition. Morton was later released and Mosson was listed in good condition Tuesday. Deputies said Mosson forgot about a curve in the road and drove over an em­ bankment and into the yard. The acci­ dent occurred at 9:57 a.m. Mixed reaction to meter matter the to head and 13,000 employees. Agnes Mary Mansour, the former Roman Association District 10 which Bruce Early, Aquinas College music instructor and noted Grand Rapids Michigan University and received a master's degree from Wayne State University, his professional jazz musician, will present mother said. professionals from the Grand Rapids . Catholic nun forced to choose between her order and her job as head of the agency, with the DSS, then was appointed by Gov. announced her resignation Monday. Babcock began his career as a caseworker the program along with fellow area. The clinic is a hands-on program for William Milliken to head the Old Age area band students and will emphasize Ms. Mansour, director of the Department of Assistance Bureau. He later headed the agency on jazz styles and improvisation. Social Services for the past four years, issued a statement saying she expected to leave the dealing with drugs and alcohol abuse, before $64,100-a-year post about Jan. 1. Babcock has been head of the Department of Mental Health since 1982, after being “We're going to turn every stone there is." Koetje said. Hie bank was robbed the first time on Sept.5. shortly after I p.m. Police officers believe it was the first bank robbery in Barry County in memory. Tellers reported then that a white male, age 30 to 35. wearing a light blue stocking cap. jean jacket and green sweatshirt, strode into the bank and demanded money. No weapon was used in that robbery either, police said, “but (the robber) did have his fingers taped." Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott of the Barry County Sheriffs Department said after the first robbery. “To me. that means he doesn't want to leave any fingerprints. And to the tellers, that tells them that he means business." Most banks have policies that require tellers to cooperate with robbers. Koetje said, even if a weapon is not evident. No photographs were obtained of the suspect from the previous robberv. but Koetje said that after Friday’s robbery, photographs of the suspect will be available. Koetje said the tellers "seem to believe it’s the same guy” as last time. Koetje said he arrived on the scene of Fri­ day's robbery shortly after the alarm had been tripped. Koetje. Nashville patrolman Walter Pincumbc. and four officers from the Barry County Sheriffs Department assisted in a door to door search of the area. Koetje said. / A member of the Michigan Slate Police canine division from the Ionia post brought his dog Max into town to try and pick up a scent, but the dog was unsuccessful in doing so. After the last robbery, the suspect headed north on foot up Main Street and is believed to have left the area with an accomplice in a pickup truck. An investigation by the Barry County Continued Page 3 City hires new police chief by Mury Warner A 39-year-old Lansing Township Police Lieutenant has been hired to replace Mark Steinfort as chief of die Hastings City Police Department. An eight-member selection committee chose Daniel Timothy Fumiss of 12879 Broadbent Road. Lansing, from a field of 50 candidates applying for the job. Out of six people interviewed, city coun­ cilmember Esther Walton said, Fumiss was “the cream of the crop." Walton said Fumiss has “the right type of experience for our police force" and was the “unanimous choice of everyone on the committee." Fumiss has not been officially appointed yet. He could not attend Monday's council meeting. Mayor William Cook said, but will make an appearance at the Nov. 24 council meeting. Fumiss officially takes over Dec. 1. Holding down the fort until then is Detective Dana Steidle. who has been acting police chief since Steinfort resigned in October to pursue another career. At Monday’s meeting. Cook said he wanted to make sure council members were in agree - ment that Fumiss remain m the Lansing urea until his daughter graduates from high school in 1988. 1'6 years away. Councilwoman Mary Lou Gray objected to the arrangement. The mayor assured council members that Fumiss has promised to take an apartment in Hastings until his family could move in 1988 if necessary. Other council members thought the ar­ rangement could be made to work, since Furniss was "head and shoulders" above other applicants. Fumiss has acted as the second in command of the 14-member Lansing Township Police Department since 1981, according to his resume. He joined that department in 1970 as a patrolman and worked his way up the ranks. Before that he was a firefighter. He has a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. He is also an instructor for the Mid­ Michigan Police Academy al Lansing Com­ munity College, teaching firearms use. traffic radar operation and advanced first aid. Mayor Cook said Fumiss will be making $28,000 as chief. becoming a liason to the legislature for Milliken. Continued on Page 11 Woodmansee receives second sentence of life imprisonment Dowling resident Norman H. Wood­ mansee. 47. has been given a second sentence of life imprisonment. Woodmansee received a mandatory life term Wednesday for the July. 1984 murder of carnival worker Frederick E. Kimberly (alias Frederick E. Kuna). He is already serving a mandatory life sentence for the Jan. 25 murder of Ricky God­ dard of Dowling. He was convicted June 27 of conspiring with Goddard's wife Sharon and thenboyfriend Richard S. Eckstein to kill Goddard and collect on his insurance policies. A jury found Woodmansee guilty of the Kuna murder Oct. 21 after Woodmansee ad­ mitted killing Kimberly and claimed the shooting was in self-defense. The body of Kuna, a 6'4“ man whom friends called "Tree”, was discovered July 20 in a creek near the Barry/Calhoun county line. He’d been shot in the back of the head with a small handgun. Woodmansee admitted to picking up Kuna hitchhiking several hours prior to killing him. Woodmansee said Kuna tried to rob him and he was only trying to protect himself. The jury said the angle of the bullet did not indicate an accidental shooting. Detective Robert Golm of the Michigan State Police Wayland Post said the dead man has been positively identified as Frederick Kuna, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kuna of Carbondale. Pa. Police had been using one of Kuna's aliases. Frederick E. Kimberly. Kuna had a criminal record and used many aliases, police said. Golm said he traced Kuna by asking various jails where Kuna had been incarcerated for in­ formation on Kuna's next of kin. A jail in Florida gave Golm Kuna's parents' names. Golm said. Golm contacted the family by telephone to let them known that Kuna had been killed. Golm said the family had not seen Kuna in 21 years, but had kept in touch with him periodically. They received a postcard from Kuna with a Terre Haute postmark. Golm said, apparently while Kuna was working at a carnival there in 1984. That was the last place he was seen before being fired and hitching a ride north with Norman Woodmansee. Golm said the family did not react one way or the other when they heard of Kuna's death. Kuna apparently had one brother. Golm said. Woodmansee’s attorney. Charles Campbell of Detroit, plans to appeal both the Goddard and Kuna convictions. Campbell said Wednesday that he didn't think the jury was correct in its verdict in the Kuna case, and rated Woodmansee "at the top" of his list of clients that he has “a lot of affection and empathy for." Campbell, a well-known criminal lawyer Woodmansee hired after hearing about him in Jackson State Penitentiary, specializes in defending those charged with murder. In court to watch as Woodmansee w*5 sentenced were John and Beverly Goddard, parents of Ricky Goddard. The Goddards have contested Sharon God' dard's claim to their son's life insurance and the insurance company has asked the Bart) County court to decide who gets the money The prosecutor's office is contesting the dropping of murder charges against Sharon Goddard and Eckstein. . A hearing on the matter scheduled for Fnday was postponed until Dec. 5 at 2 p.m- Corporate givers top 1986 goal United Way contributors in the Corporate and Special Gifts category outdid themselves during this year's drive, topping their $21 700 goal by seven percent. Company contributions totaled $23,137. The drive continues until a S133 594 goal is reached, of which $120,000 has already been collected. Pictured here are (back, from left) Bruce Hunt of me National Bank of Hastings, Roger Hildenbrand of Con­ sumers Power Company, Steve Lynn of Fisher's Big Wheel. Keith Tolger of Felpausch, and (center, from left) Richard Allerding of Consumers. Sally Mills of First of America, Sandra Foote and Elvira Springer of Hastings Mutual Insurance Co., and (front, from left) Mary Gilbeir of Hastings City Bank, Melody Bowman of Hastings Sav­ ings and Loan, Renee Stockham of Consumers Power Company, Alice Jacobs of J-Ad Graphics and Patti Woods of Great Lakes Federal Savings and Loan. Not pictured are representatives from Cove Distributors and B.O.C. of Kalamazoo. �Page 2- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 13,1986 Man pleads no contest to sex offense charge The Strickland AfencK kic. synopsis-rutiand CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 301 South Michigan, Hastings November 5. 1986 All boord member* present except Bradley who bad been excuied to attend the Ambu­ lance meeting, and 8 residents. Minute* of October I. 1986 Board Meeting, and October 29. 1986 Public Hearing an Budget, approved by unanimous vole. Approved by unanimous roll cull vote raising portion of Yeck- Phone 945*3215 There is more than one farm insurance company! Call us! NURSE AIDES » > ■ ***. r> We need some people who are willing to give care to others. Nurse aide cer­ tificate required. Apply in person at: BARRY COUNTY Medical Care Facility 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings South Jefhrson Street News 'events ' 1. Now is the best time of year to plan a South Jefferson Street shopping trip. The Christmas merchandise Is on display, selections are at their best and the crowds are not as heavy as in December. You will have ample time to shop our stores and enjoy lunch or dinner at one of our fine restaurants. Visit South Jefferson Street and Downtown Hastings this week. Park free In one of our lots or get a free meter token at Bosley's. Homemade Bread Day - November 17. One of our favorite days. Bring us a loaf of your special homemade bread this week and we will give you a $4.00 gift certificate. (Bring the Buck's favorite, raisin bread, and you get a $5.00 certificate.) 3. Thanks to everyone who attended the Homemakers School last week. A great time was had by all. Be sure to use your Bosley Gift Certificate sometime soon. 4. The Annual Hollytown Bazaar of the Methodist Church is this Thursday and Friday. You can en|oy dinner on Thursday and lunch on Friday at the bazaar also. 5. Christmas Gift Ideas: Some great gifts and the proceeds help some local groups to help our town. 1. A Hastings Trifles Game from the Chamber of Commerce and the Arts Council. 2. A Barry Hospice Community Calendar for $3.00. 3. Peanut Brittle from Klwanis tor $2.00. 4. Barry Historical Plates from the His­ torical Society. 6. Market Day is this Saturday at the Com­ munity Building from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. 7. The best pun award goes to Darrell Haw­ baker for. The Punster when thrown In the closet said, "O' Pun the door." 8. The Hastings United Way campaign is drawing to a close. This year's goal Is achievable If those of you who were not contacted, forgot, or for some reason didn't give would send In your contribution today. Thanks. 9. Marine Corps Birthday - November 10. Visit Bosley's this week and sing the Marine song in exchange for a $5.00 gift certifi­ cate. (Limit 2.) 10. National Split Pea Soup Week - November 8-15. Bring us a bowl of homemade split pea soup this week and we will give you a souvenir South Jefferson Street Mug. 11. Veteran's Day • November 11. Take time today to remember. 12. For bikes, toys and sporting goods, visit True Value on South Jefferson Street and check out their large selection. Tanner take Rood with culvert by unanimous roll call vote. Total of both $7,421.00. Approved Touche Rost * Com­ pany of Grand Rapids to audit books for fiscal 1986. Motions to receive and place on file Treasurer and Zoning Administrator reports approved. Approved by unanimous roll call vote to replace furnace In township hall, to be done by Hastings Automatic Heating for SI,221.00 with any additional Supervisor. Motion by Coppon. seconded by James, to approve 1987 Rut­ land Charter Township Budget for all funds, os presented at the Public Hearing. October 29. 1986. Approved by unanimous roll call vote. Approved payment to Halillox Lond-coping of $700 for work done on grounds at Township hall. Motion by Fuller, seconded by Coppon. to transfer $40,000 from the General Fund to Public Works Fund for roads. Approved by unanimous roll coll vote. Approved vouchers No. 4041 thru No. 4088 by unanimous roll coll vote. General Fund $6,415. Public Works Fund $10,891. Discussed changing day of Board Meeting for fiscal 1987. Adjournment at 8:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted. Phyllis Fuller, Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Robert Edwards (11-13) 2. (Gift certificates are limited to one per person per month and. unless otherwise stated, to those 18 or older.) . A Nashville man pleaded no contest Friday in Barry County Circuit Court to charges of attempted sexual contact with a nine-year-nid girl while he and the child were swimniin Edgar W. Cole, 43. of 179 ThornapL Lake Rd., was swimming in a Barry County lake, according to a police report on the case when he took the girl onto his lap and made improper sexual advances. Cole was originally charged with second degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of indecent exposure, but pleaded no contest to the lesser charge of attempted se­ cond degree criminal sexual conduct in ex­ change for the dismissal of the other charges He will be sentenced Dec. 3. Junior D. Lofquist. 24. of 9505 Kalamazoo Ave.. Grand Rapids, pleaded guilty Friday to the attempted possession of less than 50 grams of cocaine. Lofquist pleaded guilty in exchange for the dropping of more serious drug charges. Lof­ quist told the court that he was "drinking beer" with some friends in Middleville when a police car pulled up. He and the friends were asked to get out of their car and the car was searched. Lofquist Jury acquits local man of sex charge A Barry County jury declared Hastings resident William P. Garrett innocent Friday of charge* that he sexual assaulted an U-year-oldgirl. Garren, 22, of 3111 W. State Rd., was criminal sexual conducL The verdict came after testimony from the victim that Garrett had assaulted her in the living room of her Rutland Township home on two separate occasions. Testifying on the girl’s behalf wu her brother, assistant prosecutor Marilyn Meyer said. The brother said he saw the defendant improperly touch his sister. Testifying in Garrett's behalf was the mother of the victim, who said she did not Meyer said. Fit. No. 86-622 DO RONDA BENNER HURT. Social Security No. 381 -76-4620 Mointm. RICHARD HURT. Social Security No. Unknown Defendant. times H. Asher (P-26437) Attorney for Plaintiff At a session of said Court, held In the Circuit Court Cham­ ber* In lhe City of Hotting*. Michigan, this 7 day of Nov., 1986. PRESENT: Honorable Richard M. Shutter. Circuit Judge. THIS MATTER having come before the Court pursuant to the’motion of the Plaintiff, end the Court being otherwlte duly informed in the premise*. NOW THEREFORE. IT IS ORDERED that RICHARD HURT, Defendant in the cause enlilited. RONDA BENNER HURT, versus, RICHARD HURT. Barry County Circuit Court File No. 86-622-DO in which Plaintiff seek* a Judgment of Divorce from Defendant, shall file an The jury's decision came after four and a half hours of deliberations. Register of Deeds suit almost settled A visiting Hillsdale County judge ruled Oct. 30 that the Barry County Register y Deeds can charge whatever he likes for cq»a~ of his public documents. The ruling helped resolve a sui'filed against the Register of Deeds office Jy The Title Office, Idc. The Title Office was maintainhg that a $1 per copy charge for microfilm copies of deeds was excessive. The Register of Deeds said tte $1 charge was the same as the general pullic pays for paper or microfilm copies, and vu instituted to make rates comparable for everyone. After more than one hearing on the matter, Judge Harvey W. Moes said in Barry County Circuit Court Oct. 30 that authority for setting such fees lies with the Register of Deeds and not the Barry County Board of Commissioners, which originally increased mitted by law or court rule on or before the 26th day of December. 1986. by filing on Answer or other appropriate pleading with the Barry County Circuit Court Clerk. Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan. 49058, and that, should Defendant foil to take such action, a Default entered ogainst him. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this Order shall ba published once each wook for throe consecutive weeks in the Hastings Banner. RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Judge SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE t FISHER 500 Edward Street Middleville. Ml 49333 (11-27) the (nice from 12 cents to $1 for all title companies requesting microfilm. The Register of Deeds, 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 20 cents a copy. That wu the price the county wu charging The Title Company after a May hearing on the case. It wu arrived at, Schondelmayer said, after he surveyed nearby counties to see what they charged. for almost a year, and wu seeking to get a refund for any overcharges it may have paid while the suit was underway. That issue will be resolved by the Bany County Prosecutor's Office, Schondelmayer An 18-year-old Battle Creek man who broke into a Manning Luke Road home June 9 was sentenced Friday to the maximum penalty allowable, three and a third to five years in prison. Scott K. Hagclshaw of 21 st Street. Battle Creek, and an accomplice. Courtney W. Price, also of Battle Creek, were caught in the act of the theft by the home’s owner. Larrv Maupin. Hagclshaw got away but Price was captured by the homeowner and later arrested by police. Hagclshaw was apprehended later, and pleaded guilty to the break-in Oct. 17. Judge Shuster cited Hagclshaw’s previous criminal record as one of his reasons for going outside of state guidelines which recommend­ ed a sentence of between one and 2 !6 years in prison. Carl J. Leinhan. 17. of 613 S. Main St.. Nashville, received nine months in jail and five years of probation for the Aug. 29 burglary of the Curtis Craft Center in Nashville. Leinhan could be eligible for enrollment in a halfway house after six months in jail. Shuster ruled. John P. Hogan. 26. of 704 N. Nottawa. Sturgis, pleaded no contest Friday to charges of malicious destruction of property over $100 in exchange for the dropping of charges of malicious destruction of police property. Since Hogan pleaded no contest, the judge had to use the case's police report when taking the plea. The report stated that Hogan, a stu­ dent at State Technical Institute in Prairieville Township, became intoxicated Oct. 8 and smashed two reinforced windows at the school with his fist. Hogan will be sentenced Dec. 17. James L. Franks. 26. of the Hastings Hotel, was sentenced to nine months in jail and two years of probation for the July 20 theft of a class ring from a Middleville residence. Maiilhew J. Salski. 20. of 212 W. Mill Street. Hastings, was denied a request to have his sentence reconsidered. Salski was sentenced March 21 to 6 to 10 years in prison for obtaining money by false pretenses and malicious destruction of a building. Judge Shuster said at the time that Salski was "one of the hoodlums causing problems for people in downtown Hastings" and ex­ ceeded slate guidelines when sentencing him. Salski’s attorney argued Friday that there was no real proof that Salski participated in downtown hoodlum activity and asked Shuster to reconsider his position. Shuster refused, saying he will stand by his earlier decision. Also on Friday. Jerry Samis. 18, of 330 W. State Rd.. Hastings, was convicted of violating probation when he left a residential treatment program without permission. Samis was in the program as part of the pro­ bation he was serving for a conviction of at­ tempted uttering and publishing. He will be sentenced Dec. 3. A Dec. I trial date was set for Dean A. Mesccar. 41. of 5285 Upton Rd.. Hastings. Mesccar is accused of driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated, third offense. Delton’s 4th and 7th grade MEAP scores gain, while 10th grade score dips Delton Kellogg fourth and seventh grade students surpassed ’he reading and math scores of their school counterparts last year in the Michigan Educational Assessment Pro­ gram (MEAP) tests, but the scores of 10th graders dipped. "We’re pleased with the 4th and 7th grade scores, but not pleased with the 10th grade results," said Assistant Superintendent Dean McBeth. He said the MEAP coordinator and the high school principal are working together to determine how improvements can be made. The statewide MEAP tests are designed to measure minimum performance which is defined by the Michigan State Department of Education as achieving three-fourths of the educational objectives in math and reading. At the fourth grade level in Delton, 90.6 percent of the students achieved at least threefourths of the objectives in math, up from 87.3 percent in 1985. In reading, 88.9 percent completed objectives, up slightly from 88.8 percent last year. Seventh grade math results were 67.4 per­ cent, up from 55.9 in 1985; and reading scores jumped to 92.6 percent from 83.8 last year. Tenth grade students dropped in both tested areas. Results show 67.3 percent in math, down from 69.4 last year. Reading scores plummeted to-62 percent from 1985’s 77.5 percent. McBeth said new approaches to math at the elementary level seem to be having an impact on the fourth grade scores and that a new reading program that fourth and seventh graders have completed seems to have had a positive affect too. The MEAP results were presented Monday evening to the Delton board of education. In other business, the board approved a longevity clause to be added to the current three year contract covering the 16 employees in the custodial/ maintenance unit. custodial/maintenance staff to receive longevity pay after five years of service to the district. The extra pay will be given once per year in December and will become effective next month. After five years of service, an employee will receive $50 of longevity pay; after six years, $60; after seven years, $70 and up to 10 years. $100. The cost to implement the longevity pay will be $960 this year, said McBeth, noting that not all custodial/maintenance employees have logged five years. The district will be receiving an eight per- cent management fee for handling the management of a $50,000 federal grant awarded to the "Projects With Industry” Foundation at Stale Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center, located at Pine Lake. The grant will provide job training in the food service industry for severe mentally han­ dicapped persons and will enable STIRC to hire a project coordinator and a job placement specialist. Participant in the grant program also will receive training on ways to find jobs in the food industry. The Delton board approved hiring Sherri Merda as the eighth grade volleyball coach and also approved a half-time reading position to be added to the middle school. No one has been hired yet to fill the reading slot. The summer recreation program for the district had 751 participants,, revenues of S17.126 and expenditures of S16.819. the board learned from a report on the 1986 pro­ gram. Activities offered included swimming, t-ball. Little League, Pony League, basketball camp and softball for men, women, and girls. The first reading of a smoking policy was a board agenda item. The policy complies with Michigan’s new law limiting smoking in public places beginning Jan. I. McBeth said the policy doesn’t contain any major changes in procedures already in effect, except for the posting of signs which are expected to go up next month. Dates were set by the board for 1987 ac­ tivities for high school seniors. May 29 was designated as the last day of the school year for seniors; May 31 for baccalaureate at 2 p.m., and graduation at 2 p.m. on June 7. On four Wednesdays (Nov. 19, Feb. 11, Mar. 18, and April I) during the school year, all students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. to set aside time for the staff to devote to cur­ riculum work. Superintendent Dr. John Sanders told the board that the architectual plans to remodel the media center and enclose the adjacent classrooms with wails are in the hands of the cassettes as they appear in next week's issue Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with Sjostrngs (City Srntk Safe and Sound Banking MEMBER FDIC We've joined with Christmas Club a Corporation and Readers Digest to offer the Christmas Club Sweeostakes. You can win cash prizes up to SioOO even a trip to the Virgin Islands Just look for the entry blanks when vou come in. Or, mail the entry form appearing in the December issue o' Readeffi D'9est maga2ine' So nnan your Christmas club for 1987 ’rfoht now and make sure your family ft, the kind of Christmas they want...afl(j deserve! County may name group to study courthouse needs When Barry County voters rejected a millage proposal to provide funds to make the county courthouse accessible to the handicap­ ped and to repair and improve the historic structure, they wiped out the financial means to start the project but the need still exists. On that note. County Board Chairman Carolyn Coleman suggested Wednesday that the board might consider appointing a citizens committee after Jan. 1 to examine the cour­ thouse accessibility problem and all the space needs of the county, including the jail and juvenile home. Commissioner Ted McKelvey, finance chairman, also said his committee will be looking at ways to approach the courthouse problem and said the committee is open to suggestions. He said he hopes by the "next meeting or two" to have some alternative suggestions. The request for .71 milk for five years to make the county courthouse in Hastings ac­ cessible to the handicapped and provide for repairs was defeated 6,1 JO-4.554. Commenting on the successful passage of BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular video permission. VIDEOCASSETTE SALES We think Christmas clubs are such a good idea, we’re celebrating with a sweepstakes! state fire marshall’s office. The fire marshall must approve the plans before bids can be sought for the project. The board gave its approval of a program for nine district handicapped residents who are more than 26 years old to attend Adult Basic Education Services through the Com­ munity Education program in Hastings. The Delton board's approval was necessary in order for Hastings to continue to receive slate funding for the program. one-quarter mill for four years to support Charlton Park, McKelvey said it will even­ tually help out the county budget because the county hopes it will not have to allot operating funds to the park when the millage is first col­ lected in 1988. It will be levied on the 1987 tax roll. of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, (QUOTE: Bosley’s ’ Schondelmayer said The Title Co. wu still dissatisfied with having paid $1 per copy Little Bucky is having a sale this week to celebrate the Worldwide Whist Tourna­ ment (Nov. 16-17). The Buck twists his suppliers arms until they give him the best deal so you don't have to wish for low prices, you can find them each week in our Reminder ad. Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away. We invite you to shop the assortment of Thanksgiving cards in our Sentiment Shop this week. Our Pause Gift Shop has the perfect hostess gift for you to give while visiting this Thanksgiving. Our Home Health Care Center has the largest product selection in Barry County. From cane tips to wheelchairs this is the place to shop for Home Health Care. The Fragrance Aisle has over 50 different scents for men and women on display for Christmas giving, or, for yourself. Bosley's Is open until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 5:30 p.m. on Saturday to serve you. Park free while you shop South Jefferson Street and Downtown Hastings. -When walking through a melon patch, don't adjust your sandals ** Chinese Pruvertr Sandy Schondelmayer, subsequently set the price at AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. native Directions treatment center in Grand Rapids. found not guilty of two counts of first degree have any knowledge of the alleged incidents, STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY Hid. After police ran a check on LorquiM he Hid. they discovered there was a warrant ou»gamst Lofquist involving an unpaid traffic citation. Police arrested him and while searching him. discovered the cocaine hidden in a candy tin in his pants, he said. 3 Lofquist will be sentenced Nov 26 A Dec. 29 trial dale was set for Kevin J. Tobias. 22. of 770 Prichardville Rd Hastings, who is accused of helping Steven P Ostrander of Delton rob a convenience store Oct. 6. Special motions in the case will be heard Nov. 18. including a request by the prosecu­ tion to add another witness, and a motion by Tobias' defense attorney to suppress statements Tobias made to the police after his arrest. Tobias' attorney was not successful in hav­ ing the suspect's S50.000 bond reduced, the judge ruling that Tobias was not a good risk to be out on bond since he had been serving pro­ bation for burglary when he was arrested on the armed robbery charge. Thomas Endsley. 23. of 414 W. 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'Music Center S4S-4284 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 13,198G Meter matter met with mixed reaction by council Another way to rid the downtown area of its S?!tlCrMal park,n? has been propp­ ed by the Hastings City Council's Public SafeEark,n? Committee. The committee proposes to set up a threc- person parking authoritv to oversee city park­ ing areas. 7 An ordinance instituting such an authority was presented to the council by committee ChTk?°man Es,hcr Wal,on Monday night ProPosa* met with mixed emotions Monday, some members of the council saying the ordinance is “opening a can of worms”. Councilman Ken Miller, owner of Miller Real Estate on State Street, objected to part of the proposal that would require the parking authority to hire the city maintenance crew or another outside firm to maintain parking lots. Councilman Bill Cusack said the end result of the ordinance would be that “customers will pay for it through higher prices.” Mayor Pro Tern Dave Jaspersc. owner of Bosley’s Pharmacy on Jefferson Street, ques­ tioned whether a parking authority would ade­ quately enforce parking limits in the downtown and said he wasn't sure the parking authority was the “best solution” to the park­ ing meter problem. Walton said after the meeting that the coun­ cil requires new businesses in other areas of the city to provide a parking area, while the downtown businesses are provided with free parking. “This is a way to equalize it out.” The parking authority would supervise money collected in a special assessment district the council would have to set up. The special assessment of downtown com­ mercial businesses would eliminate the need for parking meters, the parking committee believes, thus paving the way for removal of the meters. Downtown merchants have long been argu­ ing for removal of the meters, claiming it hurts their trade. Road, social services appointments made John Burnett of Hastings has been named to a six year term on the Barry County Road Commission. The county board of commissioners voted to name Barnett to the expiring position cur­ rently held by Steve Scott of Delton, who had also been nominated for the appointment. The county board reappointed Helen Wenger of Middleville to a three year term on (he Barry County Social Services Board. But city officials say revenue from the meters is necessary to pay pan of the salary of a city patrolman who polices the meters, and to pay for snow removal and other maintenance work in the downtown area. A parking authority. Walton argued, could take over the operation, maintenance and en­ forcement of all lhe parking areas including city lots scattered around town, eliminating the need for city funds. The special assessment would pay for the operation of the parking areas. Walton said, and could also serve as a means for collecting money for special projects, such as installing flower baskets and otherwise beautifying the retail district. Walton said the special assessment meets the approval of Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce members who have met through their Retail Committee to discuss the problem several times. "We’ve gone over this since May of 1985 and this is what they want to do.” Walton said of the businesspeople. The matter was put aside until the next council meeting. In the meantime, the council agreed to bag the meters between Thanksgiving and Christmas, giving shoppers free parking dur­ ing the holiday season. Car parked over leaves is destroyed When Emma Birke parked her car over a pile of leaves on the street in front of her home on Tuesday, she had no idea her car would soon be totaled. Burke, of 720 N. East Street, parked her 1971 Chevrolet on top of a pile of leaves in front of her home at 9:51 p.m. Tuesday. The catalytic converter ap­ parently was so hot. it ignited the dry leaves and the car. says Floyd Yesh from the Hastings Fire Department. Flames totally destroyed the car, he said. Ycsh says this has happened before and warns motorists not to park cars over leaf piles. "It's something to be watchful for.” he says. “People just don’t realize the danger, but it does happen. Those catalytic converters gel very hot. You have io be careful especially this time of year with so many leaves piled up.” Yesh said a similar car fire occurred last year about this same time in VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL: Getting coordinated... Bank Robbery/continued) Sheriff s Department and the FBI failed to turn up any leads in the first robbery, but Koetje said that this time around, he's looking for greater success in the investigation. The man appears to be trying to get caught. Koetje said, and because of that, "there's got to be a break coming down the line.” ”1 can't believe someone would come into a bank for lhe second time and not cover his face.” Koetje said. Koetje said there were no customers in the bank when the robber entered. Bank employees locked the doors after the robbery took place and handled business through their drive-in window. While the robbery shook them. Koetje said, the employees "seem to be doing pretty well. They're handling it very competently." Bank employees refused to comment on the robbery and would not allow many details of the robbery to be released. Koetje said no Nashville policemen were on duty at lhe lime of lhe robbery, but he responded to the bank alarm in civilian clothes. LETTERS PUBLIC OPINION: Bob Miller Michele Tsujl Bank officials complained after the first bank robbery that no police were on duty. As a result, another part-time officer has been hired for lhe •illage force and is currently bc,n? trained. Koetje said. Koetje said an FBI representative was to begin an investigation of the latest robbery Wednesday. The suspect may be connected to recent bank heists in southern Michigan. Sgt. DeMoit said after the first robbery. School board holds special meeting The Hastings Board of Education approved the long-term suspension of two students at a special board meeting on Friday. Nov. 7. Superintendent Carl Schoessel says the meeting was necessary because the action item involved long-term student suspension. Schoessel said he could not reveal what the students had done, due to board policy, but says the board approved a 10-day suspension of one student and a 49-day suspension for the other student. Communities mourn loss of three area youths from auto mishap “Very classy kids...” (to the Editor) Jim Brown Two big changes have taken place in local government recently and they should not go unnoticed. A couple of months ago. Judy Peterson, the new county coordinator, started to work, and last week John Rahn, the first full-time director of the Hastings-Barry County Joint Economic Development Commission, started on the job. In a Republican community like Barry County, you won’t find many people who favor expansion of government — or who will admit that they do. But your local Republican officials have been the big pushers in get­ ting these two posts established. Those who follow county government closely have known for many years that some sort of full-time management is needed at the top. Com­ missioners have been bogged down with the details of running the depart­ ments and they often have been forced into management by crisis. At the same time, the members of the Joint Economic Development Commission have been saying that their job is too big to get done with part-time volunteers. They point to the communities with full-time development directors and slick presentations and say that Barry County can’t compete in today’s job market unless we use the same tactics. So now we are there. We have the coordinator for county government and the full-time director that the economic development people have been seeking for nine years. Filling these jobs can be a positive develop­ ment for Barry County. We hope that the two new county employees don’t become hidden bureaucrats, but will constantly keep the people informed of what they are doing to provide us with better government and a better community. We encourage citizens to give the new officials ideas on what they want in government and what kinds of economic development they would like to see. Dog handler Charles Loader and his dog -M**" were on the scene with off duty Nashville police officers Walter Pincumbe. left, and Sgt- G®n® Koetje. Hastings. What can be done to increase voter participation nationally? To the editor: Last week I went to a conference for Michigan School Board people. I heard some nice things. Trustees from three different schools came to me and said that their school teams would rather play against Maple Valley teams because the M.V. students were so well-behaved and friendly. * One trustee said. "Your volleyball girls have lovely manners - very classy kids”. I took a felt-tip pen and out-lined the words Maple Valley on my name tag so that everyone would know where 1 came from, and I walked around all puffed-up and ’Pridcful. Beatrice Pino. Trustee Maple Valley Board of Education Lots of things to be thankful for... To the editor: On this month of Thanksgiving, knowing what is happening to many cities around the world. I began to think of the many things that the people of Hastings have to be thankful for. It is only proper that first we should recall in memory the earlier generations of Hastings who allowed the foundations to be laid that makes it a desirable place to live, work and do business. We sincerely thank them for the legacy they left us. From the new buildings being erected on Railroad Street to west city limits and then cross ways north and south, wc have reason to thank the merchants for lhe improvements they made that were pleasant to the eye. Of course the largest one was the Felpausch project. Second, wc name homes that have been painted, weatherproofed and made more of a place to live and help tie a family together. Third we are humbly thankful for the many churches. Wc have an efficient and well staffed hospital to serve our physical distress in times of need. Thank them. In the last century our schools were operated by men and women, who served schools in a manner that helped make real men and women. Most are gone, but wc think of them and see today the results of their earnest hard work for schools. They did much for the city of Hastings. One of Hastings’ valuable assets is its library. The jewels of past ages are stored in its books. Thank you. The taxpayers of Hastings never hesitated on street repairs or any other things that need­ ed attention. They looked ahead to the future of expansion by spending $200,000 for the old railroad right a way. Thanks that Hastings has money. This is not meant as having commercial in­ tent. The service of the Reminder is a univer­ sal favorite for hundreds of people around here. It is well read and we thank Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Jacobs for this fine publication. We also mention that the name Hastings Banner was kept. Thanks. Cameron McIntyre Special interest power seen in election -a * Judy Neymeiyer Judy Peterson Nationally as well as locally it is estimated that less than 50 per cent of registered voters participated in last week's general elections Was that turnout lower than what vou expected, does that trend concern you >nd What can be done in lhe future to ensure improved voter turnout rates? Jim Brown. Hastings: "It doesn't surprise me and it doesn't concern me because It's nor­ mal Vere s not enough done al level I (grade school) to gel kids interested tn government." Bob Miller. Hastings: Il doesn't surprise me Voting records have always been poor as far as participation. People never vote and I don't know Why. They don't vote unless n af­ fects them personally. Michele Tsuji. DeH°": From. «' perience. voter turnout never is as high as we would hope it would be. Yes. n People don't feel that they can make a change inthings enough to get involved and educated “^oJh t^>™d° V"* on lhe youth. I don't know .1 you cart change attitudes (of people of voting age, I « trach «r young ™ „'”’dX it might make a difference -v road. Mary Simmons Judy Peterson, Hastings: I'm not overly surprised. but disappointed. Obviously, it’s a concern when only 50 percent of the registered voters turn out. That's not even 50 percent of the electorate. It concerns me that only that many people care what happens to their government. They’re either con­ tent...and feel they don’t need to change it...or they don’t care about it. 1 have a problem with ‘slick’ ideas (phonein-your-ballot. etc.) for increasing voter tur­ nout... Maybe more publicity over the weekend before the election with an emphasis on 'get out and vote* and less about individual candidates would help. I don't want to sec it (voting) be so convenient for people that the ones who don't care are forced into it...we need more caring people. Maybe we could build that up through the school...If people care, they vote. Judy Neymeiyer, Hastings: "h's a heavy responsibility. It does concern me. but it pro­ bably doesn't surprise me as much as it should. The only way to solve it (non-voting) is to become involved. We’ll all busy, but we want to be involved.” Mary Simmons, Bellevue: Not for Barry County (it wasn't lower than I expected). If people's taxes support the county, their vote should too...I don't think there is an answer (to improving voter turnout). Page 3 To lhe editor: Congratulations on your editorial of November 6th. “Election Night Notes", It was right on target. Il’s truly unfortt natc that more voters cannot sec through the obvious dangers of a political system in which special interests are able to exert their influence and power by purchasing elective government of­ fices with their untold wealth. In a Plutocratic system where candidates and their special interest backers are more concerned with the inherent powers of the of­ fice rather than the good of the people, we will continue to sec major party candidates spending millions of dollars for a position in government that pays $72,000 per year. As your editorial mentioned, the system will not change so long as politicians of the Republican and Democratic parties arc will­ ing to act as consorts of wealthy special in­ terests instead of protecting the rights of the people. You also mentioned that politicians should spend more of their money on newspaper ads instead of expensive television commercials and I would tend to agree. However. I also believe that the majority of news media, print and electronic alike, have been negligent in not providing more news related coverage of campaign issues and the candidates to then viewers, listeners and readers. In any election year, too many voters are cither uninformed about the candidates and the issues, or they have become so disen­ chanted with a system of government that has grown out of control that they don't even bother to vote. Such a situation was in evidence again in the past election where a mere 40 7 percent of the registered voters in the 88th House district cast their ballots for State Representative. Such apathy from the non-voting public allowed Bob Bender to be reelected with only 23.4 percent of the registered voters favoring his candidacy. Instead of a Democracy where majority is presumed to rule, our system of government has degenerated into a clear case of indirect minority rule. Wc can only hope that in future elections years, lhe growing list of apathetic non-voters will decline and. with the help of the Banner, the people of Barry County will become more informed voters. Sincerely, Dick Whitelock 7058 S. State Rd. Ionia, MI 48846 Hastings by Kathleen J. Oresik A blanket of gloom has descended upon Middleville and Freeport as the saddened communities mourn the deaths of three Freeport youths, attending Thomapple Kellogg Schools, who lost their lives in a truck accident last Thursday. The accident also critically injured another Freeport youth, now listed in fair condition. Dead are Randy J. VanWie. 18. the driver; Daniel R. Biid, 16; and Michael J. King. 15. A fourth passenger. Nicholas A. Marble. 14. also of Freeport, is in Butterworth Hospital. The three fatality victims who attended were well liked, their peers and teachers said. “The death of these wonderful young men is a real loss to the school, community and their families and friends. This has been a very sad and tragic blow to everyone." said TK High School Principal Henry Dugan. The accident occurred approximately three miles northeast of Middleville on Johnson Road just north of the Crane Road intersection at approximately 4 p.m. The Barry County Sheriffs Department reported that the driver of the 1973 Chevrolet pickup lost control and struck a tree. VanWie was going over a small hill at a speed ex­ cessive for the condition of the road, deputies said. The truck struck another two trees on the southbound side of the road on the passenger side before stopping, deputies said. Responding to the call was CpI. George Howell of the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment who said the Thornapplc Township Fire Department and Middleville Ambulance Ser­ vice had to use extrication equipment to remove Lhe bodies from the demolished truck. The sheriffs investigation also revealed that no seat bells were used, though Howell wasn't sure that the use of seatbelts would have prevented the fatalities. “There were one too many passengers for the number of scatblcls in the truck, and four passengers crowd the driver," he said. “Marble was taken lo Pennock Hospital and later transferred to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids where he was listed in critical condition," Howell said. "The other three were dead at the scene." "At first we didn't realize there was a fourth body in the truck. Half of the cab cover was off when we arrived and we had to use the ’jaws of life' to remove lhe other half of the cab and the hood. “It was then wc discovered Marble still alive under the driver. He was severely in­ jured from the waist down and doctors feared there could be complications,” Sheriffs Deputy Don Nevins, also at the scene, said. A spokesperson from Butterworth Hospital reported that Marble was transferred Friday morning from the intensive care unit to a regular medical surgical care unit. Continued Page 6 Extension, County work to share agent with Ionia The Barry County Cooperative Extension Service and the county board of commis­ sioners' finance committee are working together on a plan to share an agricultural agent with Ionia County in lhe wake of pro­ posed local budget cuts. Commissioner Ted McKelvey, finance chairman. Wednesday briefly told the county board about the possibility of sharing one of Barry's agricultural agents with another county. At the board's last meeting, discussion focused on the possibility of an impending layoff of one agricultural agent or a cut back in secretarial staff because of proposed 1987 county budget cuts of about $10,000 in fun­ ding for the cooperative extension. Several area farmers attended lhe October meeting to protest those cuts. Contacted Wednesday afternoon. Barry Cooperative Extension Director and Home Economist Jan Hartough said details of the proposed plan are still being worked out to share livestock agricultural agent Stephen Nies with Ionia County. “We're already doing some joint program- Banner Send form P S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 46 - Thursday, November 13,1986 Subscription Rates: 511.00 per yaaf ,n BarrY County; $13.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $14.50 per year elsewhere. ing together," said Hartough of Ionia. Because of Barry County’s financial woes, she said Michigan Slate University officials have proposed a plan for Ionia County to fund 50 percent of Nies position and Barry County to pay for 25 percent, matched by 25 percent MSU funding. "He (Nies) would be in Ionia 50 percent of the time and here (in Barry) 50 percent of the time," if the plan is approved, she said. The university also has offered to pay Nies fringe benefits and proposed a sharing of mileage costs. The 50 percent county funded agricultural position in Ionia County would become available June I so there is some transition lime to be worked out. Hartough said. The county board's 1987 budget, which has not yet been adopted, becomes effective Jan. 1. ' At Tuesday's Barry County board meeting. Chairman Carolyn Coleman read portions of a letter from Linda DeWitt in support cr the cooperative extension service. DeWitt urged the board to consider all the ramifications when preparing the final budget. Wr/te us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must Include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written In good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Pape 4- The Hastings Banner- Thursday. November 13,1986 John W. Crago Alden S. Pritchard Edna P. Miller LAKE ODESSA - Alden S. Pritchard. 68. of Route 2 Lake Odessa died Thursday November 6. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. He was born May 2. 1918 in Middle Branch Township. Osceola County, the son of Leonard and Edith (Hall) Pritchard. He at­ tended Everett High School. Mr. Pritchard lived and farmed in the Lake Odessa area most of his life. He worked for Keeler Brass Corporation in Lake Odessa for 14 years, retiring in 1982. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Lake Odessa V.F.W. He is survived by four brothers, Elwin Prit­ chard of Holland. Calvin Pritchard of Midland. Monon Pritchard of Ludington, and Nelson Pritchard of Freeland; three sisters Altha Rutz of Muskegon. Shirley Domico of Covington. Ky.. Stella Hassell of Lupton. Mi., several nieces and nephews. A brother Marshall preceded him in death in 1957. Funeral services were held Monday. Nov. 10. at I p.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel Lake Odessa, with Rev. Duane Walter of­ ficiating. Burial was in the Everett Cemetery. NASHVILLE - Mb Edna P Miller. »S. of 217 Maple Si.. Nashville died Friday. Nov. 7. 1986. at Pennock Hospital. Funeral ser­ vices were held 3 p.m. Monday. Nov. 10 at Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville with Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Memorial contribu­ tions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Home in Nashville. Mrs. Miller was bom on October 27, 1898 in Brantford. Ontario. Canada the daughter of Charles and Fannie (Whitehorn) Christie. She was reiv'd in Canada and attended schools there. She married Albert E. Miller on June 18. 1932. She came to Detroit in 1923 from Canada. She and her husband lived in Detroit and Lincoln Park before coming to Nashville in .September. 1986 to live with their daughter. Mrs Miller is survived by her husband. Albert; one daughter. Mrs. Arlync Rucdisucli of Nashville; four grandchildren; and one brother. Clifford Christie of Southgate. Mi. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Reginald and John Christie. Daniel Ray Bird Fem J. Trouyot Mrs. Fem J. Trouyot. 75. Grand Rapids, died Wednesday. Nov. 5, 1986 at Kent Com­ munity Hospital in Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held 12 noon Friday. Nov. 7. at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Mid­ dleville. Rev. Wayne Kiel officiated with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Trouyot was bom March 22. 1905 in Hastings, the daughter of Fred and Johanna (Pike) Poland. She was married to Frank Trouyot on January 20. 1926. She is survived by her husband Frank; three cousins. Marilyn and Jack Finkbcincr, Douglas and Linda Bedford and Kenneth and Lorraine Bedford all of Middleville. FREEPORT - Daniel Ray Bird. 16, of Freeport, died Thursday, afternoon. November 6. 1986 of accidental injuries. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday. Nov 9 at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Mid­ dleville. Pastor Leonard Davis officiated with burial in Freeport Cemetery. Daniel was bom August 25, 1970 in Hastings, the son of Donald L. and Marla J. (Cochran) Bird. He was raised in the Freeport area and was a sophomore at Middleville ”Thomapplc Kellogg High School. He is survived by his parents, Donald and Marla Bird, a sister Dawn L. Bird and a brother. Doug L. Bird all of Freeport; grand­ mothers Mrs. Martha Bird of Freeport and Mrs. Rosa Cochran of Delton, many aunts and uncles and cousins. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area GRACK I.UTIIKRAN CHURCH. 219 K North SI Mnlm-I Anion. I’atiiif 1‘twinc •MS‘Ml4 Sunday. Nov 16 • *45 Church St1m.il (all «xv»| 10:00 Family Worchlp. hflll Ynulh Group. Thunday, Nov 13 • 4 IS Children Choir. 7:00 Support Group. 7 30 fcnh* Chur Saturday, Nov IS C ■■ n 11 r tn a 11» n • . 9 3 0 a m HMST I’RKSBYTKMIAN CHURCH. Hmiinp Mkh. Allan ). Wnnink. In Ivrlni Mlnhler. Etkrn lllRhce, Dir Chria >u» K.I Sunday Nov Ifi V Wand 11:00 MuriMny Wntilnp vervkn Nursery Pro vnlrtl HriwdiaU nl 9:30 M'rvkr over WIN'll AM and I'M MW Church School Clu.u'w lor all 10 30 Crflrr Hour In lhe Church Dinins Room 11 30 Chlldi-n • Choir 6 30 J.lrvux High Youlh Felk>w*hlp nuvi i»l i hurdi A;30 Senior High Youlh Fellow dop inert al lhe church Monday Nov 17 7 .10 Trmire*' meel in lhechurch* loi.in.-v Tm-olay Nov IS. 1200 Long Range PUnning Cmnmitler, Iwmhmm meeting in lhe lounge Wedncaday. Nov 19. 12:30 Women’* Aaaocialkwi Luncheon tn lhe thnlng Hiami 7.30 Chancel Choir pratlnv. 7.30 Noy Jkwul* will meet FIRST UNITED METHOIXST CHURCH 2tM W Green Street llatling*. Mkh. 4M0M (MM *445 9574 Davkl H Nclton |< . l*a*lor Sunday. Nov 16 - 900 a m Chtl Iren » Chmr Chow Room 9:10 a m Sunday Sc hool HI 30 a m Coffer Fefiowdtip 10 30 am Radm Brttadcnti WHCH 11 OU aan WurUup Gmprl in Glam Anawer the l>*« 6 00 pm Jr HI ami Sr Hi Youth Fellowthip* Mon day Nov 17 700 pm Sntull Tuesday Nov in 6 JU pun Bell Chutr 6 30pm ,'M Men with r<-*rrval trait Wedrwnday Nrn IM 7l«1 Cub Path Meeting 7 30 p m Adnunnlralive Coum d Thurulay N.n Ji' 7 <*> p m Charnel Choir HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M 17 South al M 79 Robert Mayo, parlor phone ‘MS 4995 Rohrrl Fuller choir director. Sunday ichedule: 9:30 Fclknvihlp and Coffer. 9 53 Sunday School; 11:10 Morning Worthip: 6:00 p.m Evening Worthip. 7.00 p.m. Youlh Meeting. Nurtery for all services, iranrportalion provided Io and from morn­ ing service* Prayer meeting. 7.00 p.m Wednesday FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broad wry Rev. David D Garrett Phone 940-2229 Parana*** 9453195 Church Where a Christian eiperience makes you a member. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 1043 a m Worship Service; 6 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 North Michigan Minister Clay Rosa. Pboue 941-4145 residence. 945-2931 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 B. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 944-8004 Kenneth W. Gamer. Pastor. James R. Bar­ rett, Aaat. to the pastor in youlh. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:49 s.m. Morn­ ing Worship 11:00 a_ai Evening Worship 6 pun Wednesday. Family Night. 6:30 AWAN A Grade* K thin I, 7:00 pjn. Senior High Youth {Houseman Hail), Adah Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 pjn. Sacred Sound* Rehearsal 8 30 pja. (Adult Choir). Saturday 10 to 11 am. Kings Kids (Children's Choir) Sunday morning ter vice broadcast WBCH. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner of Broadway and Center Street* Father Wayne Smith. Rector Sunday Eucharist al 10:00 a.m. (Summer Uhedulel Weekday Eucharists Wednes­ day. 7 IS am . Thursday. 7:00 p.m. Michael Joseph King FREEPORT - Mr. Michael Joseph King. 15, of Freeport, died Thursday. November 6. 1986. from accidental injuries. Funeral ser­ vices were held 10:30 a.m. Monday. Nov. 10. at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Father Cletus Herman officiated with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Augustine Catholic Church. Michael was bom June 21, 1971 in Grand Rapids the son of Peter F. and Joan L. (Palaz­ zolo) King. He was a sophomore at Mid­ dleville Thomapple Kellogg high School and was a member of the wrestling team. Michael is survived by his father, Peter F. King of Freeport; his mother and step father. HASTINGS - Mrs. Hildegarde A. Grad­ Joan and Robert Hermenitt of Middleville; a wohl, 88, of 508 W. Woodlawn Ave., sister. Alice L. King of Freeport; three step Hastings died Tuesday, Nov. 4. 1986 at Barry sisters. Janie. Trena and Heather Hermenitt County Medical Facility. Funeral services all of Middleville; a step brother Jamie will be held in Pittsburg, PA. Burial will be at Hermenitt of Middleville; grandparents Alice St. Mary’s Cemetery in McKees, PA. M. King of Vermontville and Joseph and Memorial contributions may be made to Joyce Palazzolo of Wayland; great­ Barry Community Hospice. grandmothers. Tilley Champion and Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral joKcphine Palazzolo both Rapids; Home. Hastings. -----, ----------—— of -- Grand _----Mrs. Gradwohl was horn on June 22. ISVS**^1 aunK- undcs a1"1 cousins, Hildegarde A. Gradwohl al Pittsburg. PA., lhe daughter of Joseph »id Mary (Skirbin) Baril. She was raised in Pitt­ sburg and attended schools there. She was married to August J. Gradwhel and came to Hastings in 1980 from Pittsburg. She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Pittsburg. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell of Pittsburg; a granddaughter. Mrs. Carol (Rase) Haddix of Haslett. Mi.; great­ grandchildren John Christopher Rase. Michael Rase and Jennifer Rase. She was preceded in death by her husband. August in 1970; a daughter, Marcella Richardson, a great grandson, Jeffrey Rase and a brother Carl Baril. Woodland News H hen the Lake Odessa Easter Star jnd Masonic Lodge held their annual turkey dinner recently. WiMvdland residents Vern and Ruth Newton and Gaylen Kilmer assisted with the serving. Among lhe Woodland people seen enjoying the meal were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Henney. Mr. and Mrs. Elucxxi Henney. Mr anil Mrs. Lawrence Chase. Mr. and Mrs David Her­ shberger. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lucas. Shirlev Kilmer and Lucy Classic. Confirmation classes have started for seventh and eighth grade students at Zion Lutheran Church. Second year students arc Bccki Jordan and Kathy Carl. Beginning confirmation class includes Brian Engl:. Lon Engle. Kathy Fisher. Chris Hctchlcr. Jason Maklcy. Chris Mudry and Tonya Nicthamer. All Woodland area churches are collec­ ting food, socks and knitted caps and mit­ tens for Lake Community Council Christmas boxes. These boxes will be pack­ ed Dec. II and 12 and delivered Dev. 13. There were 146 boxes given last year, and the need will be the same or greater this year. A large percentage of Woodland farmers attended a farm disaster meeting held at Lakewood High School the night before the election. The event was spon­ sored by Union Bank of Lake Odessa and moderated by Max Vipond. president of the bank. Those who attended heard from nine speakers: Jim Byrom of the Michigan Dry Bean Commission: Brad Miller, a represen­ tative from Sen. Don Rciglc’s office; Ann Knox of Rep. Paul Henry’s office; Craig Starkweather from Sen. Jack Welborn’s of­ fice; Rep. Bob Bender; Dave Guikcma. Ionia County extension director; Bill Stcerwyk. Barry County Agriculture Agent; Bob Dutton of the Ionia County ASCS; and Cheryl Bass of the Ionia County Prevention Services. Plans to assist farmers and farm families who lost this year’s crops due to uprecedented rains and flooding were discussed. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Reuther drove to Florida last month to take her mother. Hilda Zerbel, of Hastings, to her winter home. They also took Duane's mother, Norma Reuther, formerly of Woodland with them. Norma now lives in Kalamazoo. While enroute, they took both ladies to visit Opryland and to the Grand Olc Opry near Nashville, Tenn. In Florida they visited Epcot Center, Busch Gardens, Anna Maria Island and Myakka River State Park. Mrs. Norma Reuther relumed to HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD '.674 Weal SUU Road Pastor J A Campbell Phone 945 2245 Sunday School 9:45 a m . Worship II am. Evening Service 7pm.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m Nurse Aide Classes To start... December, 1986 2 week classroom clinical certification course. Potential employment upon successful completion. 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Barbara Dalton led devotions and Nadine Speas coordinated and narrated a Thanksgiving program including four tableaus in which members participated. The tableaus included Hebrew. American Indian, pilgrim and modem American Thanksgiving scenes. A 50th wedding anniversary open house was held for Leslie and Alma Smith at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday afternoon. Scott Smith, a grandson of Leslie and Alma, came from Mt. Clemens and Ken Nunfeldt from Clifford Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pot­ ter came from Muskegon. Around 150 peo­ ple attended the party. Victor Eckardt was visited by his grand­ daughter on Sunday afternoon. Kathy Tholin is associate editor of the Chicago Public Works magazine. She brought a friend with her and Victor took them out for Sunday dinner. The Woodland Youth Athletk Associa­ tion fourth and fifth grade football team went undefeated this year. The team defeated Nashville 6-0. Hastings Blue 36-6. Vermontville 12-0. Sunfield 8-0, and Saranac 16-0. The Woodland boys scored a total of 85 points and their combined op­ ponents scored six points. The champions received trophies and pat­ ches at a banquet held by the Woodland Youth Athletic Association at LakewoM High School recently. Head coach Larry Henney said the team made it through the entire season without a serious injury and that all players were given equal playing time. Team members are Jerry Dejesus, Mike Cross, Matt Huber, Kalcb Patrick, Aaron Raffler. Steve Netzel, Jeremy Casteel, Eric Carr, John Curtis, Marty Landes. April Cornelius, Matt Endres. Tony Walliczek, Mark Cunningham, Ryan Strimback. Jason Gillons, Jamie Haight and Eric Henney. Assistant coaches are Martin Landes. Marv Raffler, Micky Casteel and Frank Netzel. WANTED 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 i. Hanover Hastinp Leonard Davis. Pastor >H. Randy James VanWie FREEPORT - Mr. Randy James VanWie. 18. of 3510 Parmalee Rd.. Freeport died Thursday. Nov. 6. 1986 al Pennock Hospital due to accidental injuries. Funeral services were held I p.m. Monday. Nov. 10 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Larry Silverman officiated. A private family burial was held at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Mr. VanWie was bom on October 15,1968 in Hastings the son of Sherry A. VanWie. He was raised in the Freeport area and attended the Freeport School for one year, then Thomapple-Kellogg School and was presently a senior at Middleville High School. He was employed at Yoder’s Service Station in Freeport as a part of the Middleville High School co-op program. Upon graduation he planned to work as a mechanic. He was a member of the Middleville High School wrestling team and the Wyoming Boxing Club in Grand Rapids. Mr. VanWie is survived by his mother and step-father. Sherry and Linden Walton of Freeport; half brother. John Walton at home; half sister. Susan Walton at home; two step­ sisters, Diana Walton and Sherry Walton both of Freeport: one step-brother. Tom Walton of Freeport; maternal grandfather. John Guthcridge of Ionia; paternal grandmother. Grace Walton of Lowell; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by one brother. Raymond Scott VanWie. in 1969. EAST LEROY - Mr. John W. Crago 60 of 8921 Five Mile Rd.. East Leroy d>edTues­ day. Nov. 4. 1986 at Battle Creek Community Hospital after being stricken at his home. Mr. Crago *as bom on June 26. 1926 at Hastings, the son of John H. and Alia B (Mead) Crago. He was raised in Barn Coun­ ty. After his parents died when he was nine Mr. Crago was raised by foster parents. Leon and Carrie Fuhr. He was married to Beverly J. Hoffman on Jan- 21. 1956 at Ludington. He was owner­ operator of Honda Cycles of Battle Creek. He had been self-employed in building constructlOn industry- and worked at Union Steel in Al­ bion. He still continued in construction work He purchased Honda of Albion in 1980. then moved the business to Battle Creek in 1982. located on W. Michigan Ave. there. He recently constructed a new building on Helmer Rd. Mr. Crago was a veteran of the Army in World War II. He was a member of Gold Wing Road Riders Association. Chapter 1. Surviving are his wife; a son. John C. Crago at home; three daughters. Catherine J. Crago at home. Carol Sue Carlson of Schoolcraft. Marcia J. Rea of Williamston; four grandchildren: one sister. Mrs. Gordon (Dorothy) Buxton of Battle Creek; one brother. Douglas Crago of New Berlin. Wise., and his foster parents. Leon and Carrie Fuhr of Hastings. Funeral services were held Friday. Nov. 7 at Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home. Marshall with Rev. Mary Hom officiating of Banfield United Methodist Church. Burial was at Union Cemetery. Lacey. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Machine repair and maintenance per­ son. Position Includes machine maintenance and repair of industrial equipment, head of parts department (includes supervising others) and some die setting. Send resume to: MICHIGAN MAGNETICS 203 W. Third St. Vermontville, Ml 49096 No phone calls please ^99^ ANYLARGE SANDWICH AFTER 4 PM. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 13,1986 - Page 5 T-K School proposes new building, elementaries full by Kathleen J. Oresik Filled to the brim, bursting at the scams and stretched to the limit. These are just some O' the words used in recent months to describe the overcrowded conditions of Thomapple Kellogg's elementary schools. An unexpected influx of “move-ins" to the Thomapple Kellogg School District has upset the enrollment projections that are based on live birth rates, survival rates and anticipated move-ins. This has led to overcrowding of the schools, most notably at the elementary level where maximum use of available space has Hummell-Carpenter exchange vows Karen Kay Hummcll and Brian Wayne Carpenter were united in marriage Sept. 13. at 3:30 p.m. by Reverend Steve Reid at lhe bride’s home in an outdoor ceremony. The parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. David Hummcll of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carpenter of Bellevue. In a beautiful outdoor setting at the bride’s parents' home the wedding took place on a island and the guests sat around the pond. The bride was escorted across a bridge by her father, wearing a gown of white satin with chantilly lace and southern belle hemline and full-length train. She carried red roses and baby's breath tied with a white satin ribbon. Maid of honor was Katie Goodncr. of Nashville, friend of the bride. Joy Barcroft, friend of the bride, and Lori Travis, cousin of the bride, both of Hastings, were bridesmaids. The attendants wore red satin southern style dresses trimmed with white chantilly lace, carrying white parasols and wearing white hats decorated with red dried flowers. Cassandra Barcroft of Hastings was miniature bride dressed in white satin gown matching the bridesmaids gowns carrying a basket of red dried flowers and baby’s breath. The girls dresses were designed and made special by Sylvia’s of Charlotte. The groom wore a white tuxedd with a red cummerbund and bow tie, Brett Humme'l, of Nashville, brother of the bride, was best man. Brad and Barry Carpenter, brothers of the groom, both of Bellevue, were groomsmen. They all wore black tail coats with black and gray pinstripe trousers with red cummerbunds an* bow ties. Jason’tioodncr of Nashville, was miniature groom with a white tuxedo and red cummerbund and bow tie. Ushers were Bruce Carpenter brother of the groom and Dan Carpenter, cousin of the groom. They wore tuxedos matching the groomsmen. Master and Mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. David Barronc of Lake Odessa, aunt and uncle of the bride. Mrs. Mary Gurd of Nashville played the piano for the wedding ceremony, and Lisa Elliston of Nashville, friend of the bride at­ tended the guest book. The reception was held at the American Legion Hall in Charlotte. Music was by ’’Par­ ty Down” of Nashville, the wedding cake was made by Hsie Woiever of Vermontville. Serv­ ing were Beth. Julie, and Lisa Barronc of Lake Odessa. Among these special people was Glen Gurd our helpful advisor. Rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at the Country Side Inn in Battle Creek on Friday evening. The couple honeymooned at Mrytle Beach, S.C.: Daytona Beach.Tla. and Disneyland. Tebo-Bestrom united in marriage Lori Tebo and Tom Bestrom were united in marriage on August 2 at Peace Reformed Church in Middleville, where Pastor Wayne Kiel performed the ceremony. Lori is the daughter of Dan and Sandy Tebo of Caledonia. She is the granddaughter of Ed and Nellie Woodman and Charles and Agnes Tebo. both of Hastings. Maid of honor was Karen Tebo. Bridesmaids were Brenda Bottom, Susan Fitzsimmons. Lisa Powers, and Marcia Thompson. Flowergirls were Bess and Kailcy Lyons, daughters of Jerry and Sharon Lyons of Hastings. Best man was Kraig Geer s. Groomsmen were Pat Fitzsimmons. Don Nonhou.se. Doug Northouse. Bryan Tebo. and Mark Thompson Bernie and Phyllis Northhousc were master and mistress of ceremonies. The reception was held immediately following in the church fellowship hall where a sit-down dinner was served. The couple now resides in St. Joseph. Michigan. Fruins to celebrate 50th anniversary Ross and Lorena (Raw) Fruin of 9712 Bivens Rd.. Nashville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on November 21. They were married in Battle Creek. Nov. 21. 1936. and have lived in Barry County on a farm all of their married life where Ross farmed and was self-employed. Lorena work­ ed in the Friend of lhe Court office for 20 years, retiring in 1976. They have three children. 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Due to illness their children. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Fruin of San Antonio Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fruin of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Rex (Phyllis) Purchis of Floresville. Texas request their friends and relatives honor them with a card shower. comm‘l,cc feels Ihar the McFall cmwLng ’S su^ering the most from over­ tian k,ng’ W’th onc‘ha,f of its student populal0Jh°used outside the mam building. mai k folding classes outside the wni building poses a safety hazard as well as *asiing valuable time. u musI eross a husy parking lot to unrt > . ddle School facilities, dressing and ressing each time and bringing water and u into the hallways of each school as they commute." the report says. In addition, students using the portables ust travel, unsupervised to the main building ?,Use the rcstroom- If they fail to return in the toted time, the teacher either must leave the to 30 students in the class unattended or *>t until the student returns. Most of McFall and West elementaries caching facilities are cramped. Teacher­ student ratios may soon exceed the 30 students Per class limits. Exceeding these ratios is eemed academically undesirable to many educators." As classrooms move into storage rooms, another problem has materialized "with the pushed class size to the limit. Statistics show that over the last four years there has been a steady increase in enrollment and a sharp increase last year. Realizing that the recent purchase of five portable classrooms to alleviate the over­ crowding of the schools was only a temporary solution, the school board formed an Expan­ sion Committee this summer to study the pro­ blem and come up with possible solutions. After investigating the situation and holding discussions with administrators, committee members say that the solution to the over­ crowded conditions is the construction of a increase of students creating a growth in stu­ dent supplies." new elementary building. Committee Chairperson Janice Sicbsma The committee found that in order to ac­ says in her report that the 15-membcr commit­ comodate physical education for all students, lunch periods at West have been decreased tee comprised of a cross section of the com­ munity — clergy, community organization snice the gym also doubles as a cafeteria. At McFall, time periods have been shortened to memb-rs. instructional and non-instructional staff, parent groups and concerned citizens. accomodate a larger number of students. Restrooms have also been deemed inadequate The committee formed three sub­ by the committee. committees — The Problems. Economics and Solutions sub-committees, who investigated Lack of organization for better use of time neighboring school districts facing a similar and understaffing were reasons the committee cited for poor maintenance of the buildings. predicament, north to Coopersville, south to Portage and as far cast as Lansing. They "More teachers’ aides are being requested presented their finding to the Finance Com­ and additional staffing is needed to maintain mittee of the board last Monday. appropriate teacher-student ratios." the The reports state that "growth in the TK report says. district should increase by two percent per A questionaire was also sent out to 200 year through the years 1984-2010 due to an school employees (teachers, administrators, industrial and population growth that con­ support staff, maintenance staff, bus drivers, tinues to move southeastward in Kent County, etc.) on the effect that the increasing enroll­ and that projections show the area will pro­ ment has had and will have on TK Schools. sper and grow into the years 2005 to 2010. Results of the survey revealed that of the 65 "The Grand Rapids metropolitan area has who responded, some of whom were groups, shown rapid population growth from 1980 a need for a director of curriculum coordina­ through 1984. Projections show southern tion was cited "to maintain continuity bet­ Kent County will prosper and grow into the ween all grades" and to expand the cur­ year 2005-2010. Construction on the South riculum to update the needs of the increasing Bcltlinc is due to start within the next five numbers of students. years with its location to be along 60th Street Other areas of future needs anticipated at between the U.S. 131 and 1-96 expressways. the elementary level were for- the gifted and This added access to the area is sure to talented program: music (vocal and in­ stimulate even more growth...due to lhe struments); art; special education; special ser­ district's close proximity to southern Kent vices (speech, reading, math, etc.); com­ County. Barry County’s growth is definitely puters; and library services. Office space and coming from the northern sector of the storage facilities were a concern also. county." At the Middle School level, "lhe bulk of the The committee proposed (not in any order problems centers on sharing the building with of preference) McFall. Four classrooms of the school’s — The construction of a 25-classroom science wing, a gym and reading room arc oc­ School with needed physical education, X cupied by McFall students. The school also cafeteria, library and office facilities on the 4U 'acks playground equipment and adequate acre plot located south of the high school and panning. the vacating of the McFall Building, for "The high school was built for over 1.000 grades K through 5; students, therefore classroom space is not a — The construction of a 17-classrocm concern." the report continues. "Present school with the same facilities on that site mil enrollment is 600 plus. With future enroll­ adding eight classrooms to the present McFall ment expected to be 800 plus, better utiliza­ building, to house grades K-l, 2-3 and 4-5, tion of classroom facilities is expected. The respectively, in each of the three elementary Continued on page 6 buildings: — Or the construction of a 17-clajsroom school with the needed facilities on the 10 acre plot located south of the Middle SchoolMcFall complex and adding eight additional classrooms to the McFall building, with K-l. 2-3 and 4-5 in each of the three buildings. Ken and Betty McCurdy celebrated 50 years Kenneth and Betty (Hecker) McCurdy of Woodland celebrated their 50th wedding an­ niversary in Hawaii. They were married Nov. 1. 1936. and have lived on the family farm all their married life. In honor of their anniver­ sary . last August they were presented with a hot air balloon ride from their children. Karen McCurdy and Vivian and Bob Reynolds. They have one granddaughter and one great­ granddaughter. Because of their trip to Hawaii, a card shower was requested from their friends and relatives. g | LAYAWAY NOW ... S for Christmas! > S You’ll find shopping and selection § g best when you shop early. g M 4 HODGES(Jewelry J g ""o/SSSlw. V 122 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058^ NOTICE TO GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF MICHIGAN CUSTOMERS NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO SUBMIT COMMENTS On October 7, 1986, General Telephone Company of Michigan (General) filed an application with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) for authority to detariff the installation and maintenance of simple and complex inside wire. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on January 30.1986, in its Second Report and Order in CC Docket 79-105. directed the detariffing of the installation of simple in­ side wire and the maintenance of both simple and complex inside wire by or before January 1, 1987. The FCC further directed all local exchange carriers (LECs) to relinquish ownership of all inside wiring once full capital recovery is reached. General's current Tariff MPSC No. 1 reflects a premise repair charge for single-line (simple) station wire of $50 per central office line, per month or a time and material option, if the customer desires. The premise repair charge for multi-line (complex) cable is on a time and materials basis only. General represents that it will continue to provide these ser­ vices of installing and maintaining simple and complex wire at approximately these same rates but on a detariffed basis General proposes to continue to amortize its Embedded Sta­ tion Connection-Inside Wiring in accordance with the MPSC's Order in Case No. U-7025 until September 30. 1991; at that date, the investment in this Account 232 will be fully amortized and General will relinquish ownership to its customers. General proposes, however, that at the effective detariffing date of January 1,1987 customers may assume ownership for prac­ tical purposes to take advantage of competitive options for the installation and maintenance of simple and complex inside wire from General and/or other vendors and contractors. The matter has been docketed by the MPSC as Case No. U-8595, and you may comment on this by sending a letter to the MPSC expressing your concerns and ideas. A member of the MPSC Staff will then contact you to discuss the various alternatives available to you to pursue this matter. Send your comments to the Michigan Public Service Commission at 6545 Mercantile Way. Lansing, Michigan 48910, and reference Case No. U-8595 — General Telephone Company. Your comments must be received by the MPSC before November 28, 1986. General Telephone Company of Michigan Hubert M. 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Flowergirl was Samantha Smith, and ring-bearer was Michael Ron is currently an employee of Ricth-Riiey of Battle Creek, and he and his wife reside at their home in Hastings. With the 24 Hour Banking card you’ll have access to: Your Checking for..Withdrawals Deposits Transfers Your Savings for... Withdrawals Deposits Transfers You can even make payments to the bank! And more. Herbstreiths celebrate 25 years of marriage Robert Carl and Shirley Jean (Collins) Herbstreith will enjoy their 25th year of Holy matrimony on November 11. No open house is planned but they will be visited by their son. Rob. who is home on leave with his wife Lisa and children. Erin. Jason and Ben. and by their daughter Lisa, with her husband. Tom Blocher and son Kristopher. Calls and cards from friends and relatives would be appreciated. Shafers to celebrate 40th anniversary Jay and Bertha (Rogers) Shafer of 1671 Bristol Rd., will celebrate their 40th anniver­ sary on Nov. 16 with an open house on Sun­ day. Nov. 16. at 1-5 p.m. at 1671 Bristol Rd. Hostings the open house arc their children The couple has four grandchildren. Friends and relatives arc invited to attend. The presence of friends is the only gift requested. Hastings. Michigan SUNDAY BRUNCH To gel immediate access to your checking and savings with 24 Hour Banking you simply... 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • ADULTS. .’9.95 Special prices for senior citizens & children For Reservations — 948-9291 wzr -CLIP and SAVE • Insert your card into the slot as shown • Punch in your secret code. spea/tt.' West State to Broadway AOPay for ONE.. .. with this MEMBER FDIC ALL DEPOSITS INSURED UP TO $100,000.00 iunty] B I *.....................................m ini............ ... j �Pages - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 13.1986 f Route Trainee ■ DENTURES COMPLETE 0ENTURE$395 A leading manufacturer of pet pro­ ducts has an entry level position for a Store Merchandiser. Some experience in the retail field is helpful. 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Below are listed several helpful brochures from our community resource collection. If you would like to receive complimentary copies of any or all of them, please contact our funeral home, or mark and return to us the coupon below. Please send me the complimentary brochure(s) I've marked below: Living With Your Loss I I II | |"~| Talking With Young Children About Death court suggests that there may have been more to this case than we know. A common excuse used by child molesters caught ex­ posing themselves is that they wre "answer­ ing nature’s call." So let us not jump to any hasty conclusions, sir. 23rd Psalm 1980’s style Dear Ann Landers: I am sending a column (hat appeared many years ago. It was between the pages in my mother’s Bible. The 23rd Psalm is one of the most comfor­ ting, but this version is heartbreaking. Unfor­ tunately a great many people need to sec it. It should be required reading for every high school student. Please, Ann, run it again. LOUISVILLE FRIEND DEAR FRIEND: That column ran in 1971 but it’s still relevant - maybe more so now than ever. For high school students. I suggest substituting the word cocaine for herion. Thanks for sending it on. Dear Ann: Sen. Sam J. Ervin Jr. of North Carolina put this in the Congressional Record. It’s a heartbreaker. Will you print it. please? ’’King Heroin is my shepherd, I shall always want... “These tragic words part of a twisted rewording of the beloved 23rd Psalm, were discovered recently in Reidsville, N.C., in a closed car alongside of a dead heroin addict. She was 23 years old. “Her death was ruled a suicide. A hookup with the car’s exhaust had sent carbon monox­ ide fumes from a running motor into the vehi­ cle. Here’s the complete ’Psalm.’ "King Heroin is my shepherd. I shall always want. He maketh me to lie down in the gutters. "He leadeth me beside the troubled waters. He destroyed) my soul. "He leadeth me in the paths of wickedness. “Yea, I shall walk through the valley of poverty and will fear no evil for thou. Heroin, art with me. "Thy Needle and Capsule comfort me. Thou strippest the table of groceries in the presence of my family. Thou robbest my head of reason. "My cup of sorrow runneth over. Suriey heroin addiction shall stalk me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the House of the Damned forever." Also found in the car with the dead woman was this written message: "Jail didn’t cure me. Nor did hospitaliza­ tion help me for long. The doctor told my family it would have been better, and indeed kinder, if the person who got me hooked on dope had taken a gun and blown my brains out. And I wish to God he had. My God, how 1 wish it." - A READER — Nothing wrong with buying drink r~j A Friend Is There-Suggeslions For Friends of the Bereaved Dear Ann Landers: My wife and I had reservations at a restaurant we patronize often. She had to work late, so I arrived about 20 minutes ahead of her. Seated nearby were two young women who live in our apartment complex. We know them only to say hello, or wave goodbye to. We made small talk, after which I asked the waiter to serve them a drink with my compliments. When my wife arrived, one of the women said to her, "Your husband is very gracious. He bought us a drink." My wife raised hell with me throughout the entire meal, insisting that I had insulted her by buying drinks for "other women.” When we got home we had a terrible fight. She ended up calling the women "sluts." (I know nothing of their personal lives.) 1 didn’t think I was out of line. Do you? - MR. NO NAME U.S.A., SYRACUSE. N.Y. Name_____________________________________________________________________ . Address____________________________________________________________________ Zip WREN FUNERAL HOMES VOGTCNAML WRM RJNRAL HOMK 5O2S. jeffenon Hastings, Ml 49OS8 1616) 945-2471 Ann Landers •Al teeth and iMtariali used meal lhe high Handardi set by the Amarkaa OeaW Ass’s. THE HARTZ MOUNTAIN CORPORATION HASTINGS, MICHIGAN □ Values of the Funeral DEAR COAL CITY: Il’s true, when you gotta go you gotta go but millions of people gotta go and they are not going in public parks. We simply cannot permit folks to perform bodily functions anywhere they please. If urinating is OK, next comes the other thing and who needs THAT? Another aspect of the problem was ex­ plained to me when J discussed this letter a federal judge. She said, "The fact that a psychiatric examination was required by the 204 N. Queen St. Nashville, Ml 49075 (517) 852-0840 How would you like to be THIN FOR CHRISTMAS? Lose 17 to 25-lbs in 6 weeks! Give the first gift of the Holiday Season to yourself. DEAR S\ RACL’SL: No. Your wife was out of line to make an issue of what I consider an innocent, neighborly gesture. So now. when she reads this, she will be mad at both of us. I will live through it and so will you. City’s in Mourning, New building proposed, Continued from page 3 Marble is a student at TK Middle School where his schoomatcs were upset to learn of the incident. "Il had a lot of the kids shook up and sad­ dened," said Middle School Principal Joseph Sanford. "Wc tried to maintain a business as usual atmosphere, hut u couple of kids had to be sent home. “Our counselor was out that day, but our teachers and staff made themselves available to the students who wished to talk about it. "The atmosphere in the school was very subdued and quiet. Many of our staff attended the funerals this week.’’ he said. The atmosphere at the high school was also subdued and teachers and staff lent their sup­ port to the students. Office worker Susan Rounds said the prin­ cipal met with the staff Friday morning and '—instructed them to he sensitive and compasionate with the students realizing that they are hurt and confused by the incident. Many of them never experienced death, she said. Principal Dugan said he is meeting with the student council and class officers who will discuss an appropriate memorial. Dugan, who went to the three funerals, said a lot of the school’s staff attended the funerals to express their condolences to lhe families and friends of the victims. School mates who were interviewd said. "They were really good boys. Their death was a shock to everyone. I hope other high school drivers will be more cautious. We’ll miss them." When asked what effect the incident will have on their driving, many said, "I’m already driving more carefully. J know I’ll be more careful now. From what we’ve seen, a lot of kids arc being more cautiously." The Middleville Police Department also assisted at the scene. OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL.. 6SS-6M1 Heun: Monday thru Frtdny 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.: DIET CENTER ENTREES Two Hastings students receive WMU degrees Barbara Lee Benner and Susanne Marie Ross of Hastings were among the many students al Western Michigan University who received master’s degrees at the culmination of the summer session of the 1985-86 school year. Both women received a master of arts degree. Benner lives at 100 Culbert Dr. and Ross resides at 614 W. Green St. Pad for by P. R<Mtl Der lot Court) Commi j •oner.lW Opnak. HMttncs. ML Deer Hunter’s Special Slide-in TRUCK - USED - CAMPERS - Only 3 let! Your Choice now serving buildings as we do. "Advantages to the (proposed) configura­ tion arc ease of co-ordinating teachers and curriculums at the same grade level, an end to the rivalry, specialized playgrounds and less repetition in supplies. The elementary prin­ cipals favor the configuration even though the solutions sub-committee found no other schools with actual separate buildings to house grades K-l. 2-3 and 4-5. "If another K-5 facility was built and McFall vacated, the opportunity for the con­ figuration would not be feasible. However, with three elementaries there would be flex­ ibility in configuration. The system would have a choice between the K-5 or K-1.2-3 and 4-5 options." The committee agrees that before a final decision is made, more input and discussion is needed by the staff. Finally, they recommend tlwt the board hire an architectural firm to present the feasibility of their recommenda­ tions. "Cost and traffic patterns must be studied in more detail." they say. The board will meet Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library to discuss school expansion. Thank you tor your wonderful support in the Nov. 4 election. You have helped me. Now can I help you? Call me at 945-3128. ® Ph. 948-4033 Continued from page 5 principal does not see a physical problem there for the next 10 to 12 years." The committee feels that the present pro­ blems affecting the Middle School will only be magnified in the future if McFall students continue to use the facilities and the larger classes begin to graduate to the school. However, it is believed that the school would be able to handle 600 plus students with minor changes. The report says that the greatest concern should be addressing the problems of the elementary schools. “All indications point to the fact that our school district is growing and will continue to grow for the next five yean,” the report says. "This can only mean that the district will con­ tinue to increase in student population. This, in combination with our already overcrowded elementary building, can only mean increased and more serious problems for lhe district if the subject of relieving the overcrowding is not taken seriously by our community. "It is important to remember the correla­ tion between property values in our district and the quality of local education their children will receive. In order to maintain a sense of community pride in the TK Schools System, the community cannot ignore the future of our schools." The committee members also say that the proposed classroom configurations would do away with any rivalry and disunity that exists in the curriculum at West and McFall. "We at the TK have a unique configuration opportunity since our school system is so cen­ trally located. If a third elementary building is added, we would be able to accomodate the K-l, 2-3 and 4-5 configuration in our three buildings. Other schools we visited had elementaries scattered over a wide area or had separate wings in their buildings for the dif­ ferent grade levels. None have the opportuni­ ty to split the grades into completely separate To ths Votsn ol Rutland, Irving & Hastings Townships - ^DIET^ \CENTERJ County Seat Ann Landers' booklet, "Sex and the Teenager,' ’ explains every aspect of sexual behavior — where to draw the line, how to say no, the various methods of contracep­ tion, the dangers of VD. the symptoms and where to get help. For a copy, send $2 and a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago. III. 60611. Is pot a drug? Can LSD, PCP, cocaine and pills open new worlds for you? Slop guess­ ing. Get the facts in Ann Landers’ all-new booklet, "The Lowdown on Dope.” For each booklet ordered, send $2, plus a long, self-addressed stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE. want to spend any time with her. Mother is extremely opinionated and overbearing - an authority on everything. I’m in my 40s. I don’t work, am happily married and very busy with my family. My husband travels and I have a back-breaking schedule. About four months ago Mother started calling me every day, not once, but three or four times. I do love her but the problem is getting worse. She repeals the same stories in detail and attempts to keep me on lhe phone as long as possible. When I try to ring off she ignores me and rattles on and on. 1 take her shopping often and out to lunch at least once a week, but it doesn’t satisfy her. She claims she "has to hear my voice every day" to make certain I’m OK. Help me, please. I’m going bonkers. — ANONYMOUS AND NO CITY PLEASE. ^NATTHELQs^ 1615 South Bedford Rd. M-37 (NEXT TO CAPPON OIL) _____ Hastings, Michigan 49058 Dear Ann Landers: I am one of the many who thought I would never write but I have a problem 1 have never seen addressed in your column. My mother is in her early 80s. She lives 25 miles away. Very few family members Dear Ann Landers: 1 am writing about that man who was arrested for urinating in the park at night behind his car. He didn’t expose himself to anyone, so why the big stink? After all. Ann. when you gotta go you gotta go. That crazy judge would have done the same thing and so would thousands of others. So what if it was a public park? Where s the crime? You can go to a dozen nightclubs in this town and sec naked women dancing and nothing is done about it. That judge and people who think like him arc nuts. 1 took a poll of my friends and not a single person agreed with you and the judge. Now what do you have to say? — TONY IN COAL CITY. ILL. Using public park was wrong If your figure could stand some thinning before the seasons socializing begins, it's time to call Diet Center. You will lose approximately 25-35 pounds before Christmas, but more im­ portantly you will experience less stress and more energy dur­ ing this very demanding time of the year. You'll gain the con­ trol you need to enjoy holidays while making reasonable food choices and you'll love feeling and looking thin and healthy. Stop in for a FREE no obligation consultation. Can't get mom off the phone DEAR ANON: The fact that your mother is so dependent suggests that the roles are being reversed. You arc becoming the mother and she is becoming the child. You arc not going to change this woman, so your best bet is to protect yourself as best you can from the frequent intrusions. When she calls, look at the clock and give her 10 minutes. When the time is up say, “Mother. I have to run. We’ll talk again tomorrow." then hang up. If she calls a se­ cond time for no apparent reason except to visit some more. say. "Sorry, Mother, I’m in the middle of something. I’ll talk to you tomorrow." Then ring off. If she calls the third time — same response. This may not solve the problem complete­ ly. but it will surely reduce the number of hours spent on the phone. - $5 On Ritsema Trailer Sales Junction of M-37 and M-43 West of Hastings CALL — 948-8335 Latitude Adjustment. Daily routine got you down? Had Hup to here with gray skies snow blowers and wind chin factors i Sounds like a little Tattude adiustmenf is '"°2e, i®,AAA'^'^"^iira^oaspooaHnptoyourfavoole piacem the sun. We could change your whole attitude toward winter. HCLCadbOun CruleM from Maa. Ship*' registry: Norway. P'lC. .... Waikiki 7 nights from 1559 through Dec. 17.1986 1987 prices from 5539. Grand Cayman Island 7 nights from *9M. Doc. 19 through Apr. 17 departures. tyroliIIXJUM .1, l.„ .c.omnxxl.llon. par person, based on double occupancy. TRAVEL ______ agency Hastings AAA Branch • 214 N. Jefferson • 945-9506 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 13,1986— Page 7 From Time to Time by...Esther Walton About bygone deer seasons The deer hunting season is approaching again and lhe hunters are busy constructing their blinds and readying their equipment. Barry County which is now known for its high population of deer, once had so few deer hun­ ting was not allowed. When the while settler first moved into Barry County stories arc told about going out and getting a deer any day of the week. In the Banner of 1910. Charles Wissert interviewed John Wickham a pioneer of Barry County. Wickham told about early hunting in Barry County first with the Indians as a boy then as an adult. “He said by 1861 the deer population was so scarce (in Barry County) that he and his wife and their little girl provided themselves with a few sacks of flour, buckwheat flour, and pork and went into the woods at Pierson in Mecosta County (to hunt). The people there told Mr. Wickham when he arrived that they would have to sell him a deer to take home... Mr. Wickham astonished them. During the month of November, he hunted every day but two. had 28 deer to show for the month’s work. “On Sunday afternoon, the pastor of Pier­ son came to visit them. During the afternoon Mr. Wickham heard a deer near the lake and seized his gun rushed out and shot it. The deer was only wounded and swam the lake. The minister hurried into a boat, overtook the animal and cut its throat with a jack knife, when he returned to shore, be suddenly stop­ ped and with a feeling of consternation ex­ claimed. “Why. I killed that deer on Sunday.” As the popultion increased and more and more farms were established and cultivated. Less and less wooded area was available for the deer. It was reported that no deer were left in Barry County by the Civil War. In 1926. deer were so scarce in the lower peninsula, hunting season was closed to hunters below the Musekgon/Saginaw line. In fact, most Barry County residents between 1926 and 1950 rarely saw deer. When a suc­ cessful hunter returned from hunting in the Upper Peninsula, he would drive up and down the main street or park his automobile downtown Hastings, so everyone could see his deer. When the hunting was closed in the lower part of the peninsula, the Straits of Michigan were already known as a recreational area. The closing of hunting in the lower park of the slate brought the hunters to join the tourists in the upper parts of Michigan. Deer hunting across the Straits before the bridge was'built was an epic adventure almost as big as going abroad. And a whole new generation of hunters, who zip across Big Mac bridge with hardly a passing thought to the engineering that made this possible, don’t even know how it used to be The automobile ferry service started in 1923 with one small ship. The Ariel built in 1881, was bought by the highway department as its first ferry. This ship had a capacity of 16 to 20 vehicles and made its first trip across the Straits on Aug. 2, 1923. It took the ship about an hour to make the one-way trip, and there were only four round trips a day. This same schedule was maintained until 1928 when the Straits of Mackinac was added to lhe fleet, allowing hourly service during the summer months. In 1928. the ferries made a stop each trip at British Landing. Mackinac Island. The crossing time for the ferries was gradually cut down through the years. When larger boats came into the picture during 1937-1940. they were able to make the cross­ ing in 45 minutes. During the deer season, the traffic would be so heavy that large lineups would occur because the ferries could not ac­ commodate the sudden traffic jams. Under such conditions, the ferries would operate a free schedule by loading and moving across as fast as possible. Tl.e three days before the Michigan deer season began were always the days of the greatest traffic line-ups. because the upper peninsula had become noted for its wooded area and its plentiful deer. Even with a capaci­ ty on the Mackinaw City dock to hold about 1.100 waiting vehicles, the line would extend seven or more miles along the highway resulting in waits of six to twelve hours for a ferry. The Banner reported 32.000 hunters al the Straits had set two new highways records in 1946. This bumper to bumper line of cars crawling to Mackinaw City, backed up as far as Cheyboygan and beyond. Cars used to run out of gas in these long lines and gas stations in Mackinac City had gas line hoses long enough to reach the highway so a hunter would not lose his place in line. Locals used to walk up and down the lines selling smoked whitefish, sandwiches, hot coffee, newspapers and other such necessities to the occupants of these cars as they crawled through Mackinaw City. Automobile traffic across the Straits in­ creased each year, forcing the highway department to expand its service until there were five ships and a total capital investment of over fifteen million dollars by 1953. By now. 9.000 cars could be transported in a 24-hour period. The Michigan State Ferry program did not operate with the intention of making a profit but rather as a service in connecting the highways of Michigan. It was the decision of the highway department to keep the rates low so it would not deter people from crossing. The tolls were fixed on the basis of cost, in­ terest and depreciation. Using this method of financing the ferries did not pay for themselves and ran into debt each year. The toll charge fcr the ferries was first This 1915 photo of Mrs. John CM of Hastings, shown in Northern Mich­ igan, was used to promote hunting in the state. determined by a vehicle’s wheel base lengthWhen the Ariel first started, the charge for cars was one way S2.5O per car and up. Id 1926, the fees were lowered to $2 a year and up. During the depressing rates dropped went down to SI.25. In June 1953. the ferry rates were increased and passenger cars were S2. trailers SI.75. These rates included a driver. additional adult passengers were 35 cents and 10 cents for children. The year 1944 showed that the conservation department which had been buying land in the lower peninsula during the 1930s and conver­ ting it to game area had achieved a modest success. The Banner of June 29, 1944 declared that there were 100 deer counted in Livingston County and wondered "will this happen in Barry County.” The article stated that Barry County "now has about 13.000 acres of state owned land... which is to be us­ ed for the benefits of the hunters. Citing the problems farmers were having with the deer in Allegan County eating the crops the article continued "The large increase in acreage of state-owned lands in Barry County is more than likely to bring deer into this area and it may be that farmers will not be happy to see them." In 1948. Barry, along with other southern Michigan counties, was open to deer hunting for the first time since 1926. The reason given was lhe deer herds had increased to such an extent that a problem could explode with damaging effects. It was estimated that 500 hundred deer were in herd in Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Hope and Rutland townships. The same report cited crop damage from the whitctails that year had been heavy. The reportc continued, "If the normal deer population could increase (by not hunting) 40 percent a year, in seven years a herd of over 6.200 could develop in the four townships. The open season was set from Nov. 15 to \ Nov. 30. This opening of lhe deer season locally, brought hunters in from afar. Especially the ones who remember the waiting and long lines in Mackinaw City. Now Barry County, thanks to the lands set aside by the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources, is noted for its deer population and it is possible to sec deer any night at dusk in Barry County. This unidentified Hastins man is shown hunting In Northern Michigan with a guide In 1915. This photo was also used to promote hunting in the state. Legal Notice Local Birth Announcements ITS A GIRL Sherry and Bernhardt Wilhelms. Delton. Nov. 5. 10:45 a m.. 8 lbs.. 5 ozs. Tony and Linda Curtis Jackson. Mallory Emma. 7 lbs.. 11 ozs.. Nov. I atW.A. Foote Hospital in Jackson. Proud grandparents arc Glendon and Betty Curtis of Woodland and Larry and Lois Botkins of Steilmg Heights. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry on Proposod Spacial Um Raquoata Notice li hereby given that the Barry County Planning Com­ mission will conduct a public hearing, for special use requests, on November 24, 1986 ot 7:30 P.M. in the County Commis­ sioner's Room, 117 South Brood way. Hostings. Michigan. CMoNo.lp.ll-M Verfye ItoMM lepgAcairt) 7J0PJL IT’S A BOY Randy and Kristi Selleck. Hastings. Nov. 5. 8:23 a.m., 7 lbs.. 2 ozs. Michael and Kimberly Stecby, Hastings. Nov. 6. 10:58 a.m.. 8 lbs.. 14 ozs. Cindy and Craig Jones, Wayland. Nov. 8. Matthew Craig. 10:30 p.m., 9 lbs.. 11'Aozs.. Matthew has a sister. Lindsay. 2'A and grand­ parents. Chuck and Dorothy Jones of Gun Lake, Keith Murphy and Marsh and Laura Pierson all of Hastings. Tommy and Patricia Miller. Hastings. Nov. II. 12:36 p.m.. 7 lbs. 1'6 ozs. At this hearing, the following described property located ot 1492 Fine Lake, Bottle Creek, will be considered os a silo for the Issuance of a special use per­ mit to operate a home occupa­ tion (l.e. personal care). Lois Numbered 4 and 5, Block 3. Paulino Beach. Fine Lake according to the recorded plat thereof, being o port of Sec. 30. Johnstown Twp. Com No. S*. 12-M Mike Dooley, (applicant) 7:40 PM At this hearing, the (allowing described properly located ot M-43, Delton, will bo considered as a site for the Issuance of a special use permit for a road­ side mariset with attached camp­ ing facility. Beginning at a point on the South line of Sec. 6. distant S89*15' 06"E, 1342.40 ft. from the South % post of sold Sec. 6. sold point being the Southeast comer of the Southwest'/» of the Southeast */« sold Sec. 6: th N00*42 48 W. along the Eost line of sold Southwest % of the Southeast *4 of Sec. 6. o dis­ tance of 1302.95 ft.: th N89*21 15-W. 440.00 ft.: th NOO*42'48~W. 8.00 ft. to the North line ot said Southwest *4 of the South eost *4 of Sec. 6: th N89*21 15"W. along sold North line. 897.59 ft. to lhe Northwest cor­ ner of said Southwest ’4 of the Southeast *4 of Sec. 6; th conflnulng N89*21'15"W. 16.56 ft.; th S16*06'41“W. 11.33 ft. to the Northeast comer of the re­ corded plot of Cottage Grove Resort, th along the East line of sold Plot of Cottage Grove Re­ sort. the following courses: S16* 06'41 W. 391.62 ft.; 533*5557~W. 149.91 ft.; S07*21'10"W. 241.92 ft.; 500*03'19 "E. 477.01 ft. to the Southeast corner of said plot of Cottage Grove Resort; th along the Eost line of the recorded plat of Crooked Lake Resort the following courses: 560*35 24"E. 90.19 ft.; S11*53'19 "E. 33.01 ft.; S11*5V58"E. 99.99 ft.; 509*07 04'W, 199.79 fl.; S03*06'56"E, 99.94 ft.: 509*52'57 "E. 49.97 ft.; S27*OB'19"E. 100.06 ft.. S09*38 49"E, 36.88 ft. to o point on said Eost line ol the recorded plot of Crooked Lake Resort; th S89*I5'O6"E, 1066.79 ft. to the Westerly line of the former K, LIN Railroad; th S79*23‘I5"E, 451.84 ft.; th NI4*29'01"E, 100.00 ft.; th $79*23'15"E, 132.00 ft. Io the Westerly line of Hwy. M-43; th Northeasterly along sold Wes­ terly line and the orc of a curve to the left whose radius is 1476.34 ft. and whose chord bears N15*36’32"E. 174.28 ft.; th continuing along said Wes­ terly lino N12*18'40"E. 95.53 ft.; th N89*15'06~W. 464.31 ft. to the Easterly line of said former K. L * N Roilrood, th N26*32' 29"E. along said Easterly lino of the former K, I I N Railroad, 164.34 ft. th S89*15'06"E, 113 65 ft.; th North 161.15 ft. to the place of beginning. Containing 66.66 acres of land more or less. Barry Twp. All of the above described' property being located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the oppor­ tunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The special use applications are available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Plan­ ning Office. 117 S. Broadway, Hostings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.. Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Norval E. Thaler. Clerk Barry County (11-13) More news every woekf Subscribe to the Banner 948*8051 t JEWELRY RE-STYLING AND LOOSE DIAMOND EVENT iwnjome John Deere will rave y«» * lohfl part 40- to along raving’ rraiUble 95-hp utility Cotnc in a rave to you right now. waving big and then |Ood-bye to finance chart0R take a big September1.1 flttfnce waiver.* This unidentified hunter is shown here with the deer he killed. The photo is believed to have been taken in the 1920 s or 1930's. finjrKc waiver to 10h” -off. discount l»eo January '• Deere __ OBSTETRICIANS/GYNECOLOGISTS Announce Office Hours in Middleville — Accepting New Patients — OSCAR DEGOA, M.D. and SIAMAK MARZBANI, M.D. are available to see obstetric/gynecology patients in Middleville, Delton and Hastings Call for an appointment at... Cherry Valley Family Care Center 490 Edwards Street, Middleville Phone — 616/795-7929 DELTON MEDICAL CLINIC or HASTINGS OFFICE 10085 S. Wall Lake Rd. 1311 West State St., Hastings Ph: 616/948-8015 Delton Ph: 616/623-5185 JHORNA 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37) Hastings _______ (616) 945-9526 USED TRACTORS' 1978 JD 2240 1972 IHC 354 GAS 1982 JD 4640 Quad 1975 JO 4430 1972 IHC 1466 'dWer sriift .with cab 1981 CASE 1690 Select from a large group of loose diamonds. Plus save on all your favorite gemstones. Gilmore Jewelers “In the heart of Hastings" 102 East State Street Hastings, Michigan �Paoe 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 13,1986 I Juniors dominate Banner-Reminder All-County Football team by Steve Vedder Though 1986 will go in the record books us a mediocre season team-wise for the five Barry County football squads, the teams might only be a year away from bonafide respectability. While none of lhe five teams finished higher than third in their respective league. 1987 might bring radically different results as 15 of the county's top 22 players return, according to this season's youthful Banner-Reminder All-County Football Team. The team, highlighted by 13 players from vastly improved Delton and surprising Mid­ dleville. features 14 juniors, one sophomore and only seven seniors, four of which are repeaters. Included in that group is a quarterhack who accumulated over 1,000 yards in the air. a pair of punishing 1,000 yard running backs, a sure-fingered end who nabbed an incredible 55 passes, and two defensive backs who com­ bined for 16 interceptions. Spearheading the all-county offense is the Hastings trio of senior quarterback Mike Kar­ pinski. junior tailback Jared Carrigan, and senior end Mike Eastman. Junior lineman Steve Morris was the fourth Saxon named to the offensive unit. Delton also landed a trio of players on the offensive unit in senior running back Gary White, lineman Todd Giesbrecht and kicker Jim Cook. Middleville and Lakewood contributed two players each with the Trojans' Tim Mesecar, a junior running back, and junior lineman Ken Kares being named along with the Vikings’ senior end Brian Weslow and junior lineman Mike Hopkins. Maple Valley had one player named to the offense, junior center Man Ewing. Defensively, Middleville and Delton dominated the squad, gaining 9 of the 12 posi­ tions. Middleville landed junior linebacker Rich Smith, junior noseguard Bob Dunkelberger. and Mesecar in the secondary while Delton had junior linebacker Ric Blesch. senior linemen Duane Scott and Dave Campbell, and punter Kara Miller. Maple Valley had two players, sophomore linebacker Gregg Flower and senior back Glenn Ewing. Lakewood senior linebacker Brian Potter rounded out the select team. Karpinski. Carrigan and Eastman were largely responsible for the Saxons possessing one of the finest offenses in the Twin Valley. Karpinski, who'll be in line for all-state honors, hit 56 percent (93-of-l66) of his passes far 9 touchdowns and 1,310 yards. The three-year Saxon quarterback also hit a dozen 3-point conversion passes and ran for 3 touchdowns on his own. The 5-11, 165-pound Saxon MVP also was named to the Twin Valley team as a defensive back and is a two-time all-county selection at both quarterback and defensive back. He in­ tercepted one pass, recovered another fumble and was in on 70 tackles for Hastings this year. Carrigan, who lettered last year as a sophomore, ran over, around and often through Twin Valley opponents for 1,117 yards and 13 touchdowns. He averaged 5.4 yards per carry and was an easy all-Twin Valley pick. Eastman, who also was all-Twin Valley, grabbed 55 of Karpinski’s passes for 691 yards and 3 touchdowns. Mesecar. one of the fastest athletes in the O-K Blue, gained 1.104 yards to rank second in the league in rushing while adding 10 touchdowns. He was named to the O-K Blue team as a rusher, but also had an outstanding year as a defensive back, intercepting 8 passes and contributing 40 tackles and assists. Weslow. a former all-county and all-Capital Circuit split end, is a three-year starter who led the Circuit with 26 catches for 285 yards in 1986 and wound up his fine career with 43 catches for 455 yards. Weslow’s teammate. Hopkins, was named second-team all-Capital Circuit. Kares, Mor­ ris. Giesbrecht and Ewing all made a suc­ cessful transition from their schools’ jayvee programs up to varsity. Morris was a secondteam all-Twin Valley pick as a defensive end. Defensively, the Banner-Reminder team is HP aor.w i Lera 27 .-umr Sports led by an outstanding linebacker crew. Mid­ dleville's Smith had 108 tackles and assists, 5 quarterback sacks, and 3 tumble recoveries. Delton’s Blesch had 48 solo tackles in­ eluding 5 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries. The two-year stoner also rushed for 572 yards and 7 touchdowns from his tailback spot. Maple Valley’s Flower jumped right into varsity ball as a sophomore, leading the Lions in tackles with 110. Brian Potter of Lakewood led his team in tackles with 143. including 21 solos. He also intercepted a pass and recovered 3 fumbles. A second-team all-league pick as a linebacker. Potter also was the Vikes quarterback, hitting 81 passes for 967 yards and 3 touchdowns. Middleville's Dunkelberger was named to the O-K Blue team both his junior and senior years. He contributed 47 tackles and assists, 7 sacks and 5 fumble recoveries. Tim Leto of Delton joined Mesecar with 8 interceptions this season. The 5-9 160-pound junior, a two-year letterman, had 95 tackles from his safety position. He also ran and pass­ ed for o»er 1.000 yards and 8 touchdowns as the Panther quarterback. Ewing is a three-year starter at defensive back for the Lions. The 5-8 160-pound junior had 6 career interceptions including 2 this year. He also had 28 tackles in 1986 and finished his career with 76. In the line, both Delton’s Scott and Camp- C3 ‘ bell gained all-county mention a year ago. Scott was a one-man wrecking crew with 49 tackles and assists, I sack. 2 interceptions and a blocked punt for a touchdown Campbell had 68 tackles and assists and a pair of sacks. Patnoude was an all-O-K Blue pick for the Trojans. He picked off 3 passes, had 106 tackles and assists. 4 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries. Delton had an excellent punter-kicker com­ bination in Kara Miller and Jim Cook. Miller punted 24 times for a 41.3 average, including a 62-yarder against Gull Lake and a 56-yard boot against Hastings. Cook kicked 19 of 21 extra points for the Panthers. Barry County’s football talent doesn’t stop with those 24 players with several other players receiving special mention in their own leagues. For example, Hastings' center Paul Roy. end Mark Matthews, and lineman Micah Murphy all had fine seasons as did Maple Valley end Brian Ainsworth, running backs David Benit. Matt Owen and George Steinbrecher. guard Mike Long, and kicker Adam Brumm. Others receiving consideration included Lakewood defensive back Tom Raymond and guard Dave Boshears and linebacker Mark Drenton. 1986 Banner-Reminder All-County FOOTBALL TEAM POSITION NAME OFFENSE - RB RB RB QB E E Line Line Line Line Center Kicker Tim Mesecar Jared Carrigan Gary White Mike Karpinski Mike Eastman Brian Weslow Ken Kares Steve Morris Mike Hopkins Todd Giesbrecht Matt Ewing Jim Cook Middleville Hastings Delton Hastings Hastings Lakewood Middleville Hastings Lakewood Delton Maple Valley Delton HT. Junior Junior Senior Senior Senior Senior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior 6'1” 5'9" 5'10" 5'11" 5’11" 6'3" 6'2" 6'0" 6’2" 6'1" 6'0" s’ff' 180 175 160 165 175 184 170 175 260 205 170 155 Junior Junior Senior Sophomore Junior Senior Senior Junior Junior Senior Senior Junior 6'1" 5-9" 5'8" 6'1" 5'11" 61" 6'3" 5'9" 6'2" 5'10" 6'1" 6’0" 180 160 160 180 170 175 200 150 185 165 205 168 DEFENSE - Back Back Back Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Lina Line Line Tim Mesecar Tim Leto __________ Glenn Ewing Gragg Flower Ric Bleach Rich Smith Brian Potter ' Bob Dunkelberger Lance Patnoude Duane Scott •ve Campbell ra Miller Middleville Delton Maple Valley Maple Valley Delton ' Middleville ________ Lakewood Middleville Middleville Delton Delton Delton JiiUOl . uxons The 1986 Banner-Reminder All-County Football Team: (back row left to right) Todd Giesbrecht, Duane Scott, Dave Campbell, Glenn Ewing, Matt Ewing, Gregg Flower, Tim Mesecar, Bob Dunkelberger .Rich Smith, Lance Patnoude, Ken Kares, Kara Miller and Rlc Blesch (bottom row) Brian Potter, Brian Weslow, Mike Hopkins, Jared Carrigan, Steve Morris. Mike Eastman, Mike Karpinski, Gary White, Jim Cook and Tim Leto. The offensive backs on the Banner-Reminder All-County Team are Tim Mesecar, Jared Carrigan, Mike Karpinski and Gary White. MAPLE MLtf. The defensive backs are Tim Leto, Tim Mesecar and Glenn Ewing. The two ends are Mike Eastman and Brian Weslow. The all-county linebackers (left to right) Brian Potter, Rich Smith, Gregg Flower and Rlc Blesch. The defensive line is comorisnrt Dunkelberger and Dave Campbel The offensive line (ien to ngntj is Steve Morris and Todd Giesbrecht. WT. CLASS i ance Patnoude, Duane Scott, Bob �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, November 13,1986— Page9 Homework helps give deer hunters success and Jwn,ing?K°U‘ for ,wo hours *n ,hc morning W nL even’n8- 11 <*kes time." by Steve Vedder It’s hardly as cut-and-dried as toting ■ 20-gauge into frigid woods and then waiting patiently for the 12-point of one’s dreams w fall is srn lhc flrsl s,ep in a successful very ’JST?8 ou‘ P°,cnlial areas, usually buck Which show S'S"5 of heavy meander past. If a hunter is to fall in the only 20 percent of successful deer hunters, then doing his land wh- u CSC Qrcas arc usually pieces of WhF-r JuCnan8C from onc habitat into On-* such as a cornfield into a wood lot. hunter <hUCL a spot has becn located, the signs JrhU d Sltu-looking for sP^'fic deer thebHrv h».aS rubb,n« marks on trees where antle^ckbas craped off the bark with his ■ Another telltale mark arc ground for K causcd by ‘he buck leaving his scent will Pircc,ly above the hoove marks antler brokcn branches caused by brushing homework becomes critical. Pre-season scouting, recognizing buck signs, and know­ ing their habits become crucial to the success of a hunter, says Barry County Conservation Officer Brent Willison, who notes hunterscan increase their likelihood of bagging a deer by knowing all he can of the animal itself. “In an area where there are a lot of deer, it's not that difficult to get one." contends Willison. "But vou have to invest time. You Hunters should also be able to distinguish deer runways — heavily-tracked areas resembling cowpaths found near the edges of tree lines. These runways are the paths deer take to and from feeding grounds in the morn­ ing and at dusk and represent ideal spots for hunters to locate deer. Further signs of deer habitat include areas where crop damage is heavy and areas which have a high rate of car-deer accidents. Willison says hunters can obtain this type of information from their local DNR officer. Willison says deer usually can be found near food supplies, such as farm crops like com and alfalfa, natural sources like acorns or a soft-budding tree such as Aspen, or an apple crop. Deer are particularly active during the rut. the annual November mating season when the doe goes into heat, leaving a scent for a pursu­ ing buck. During the rut the movement of a buck can increase from the more ordinary 100-acre span to a two-mile area. During the rut bucks lose their sense of leariness thus becoming more apt to be taken by a hunter, says Willison. "They're actually inquisitive about activity and move to it." he says. While the rut causes increased movement on the part of bucks, it doesn't necessarily mean a hunter has to move with the deer. Willison contends because other hunters will be on the prowl, the smartest thing a hunter can do the first weekend of the season is to sit for 2-3 hours and wait for a buck at one assigned spot twice a day. After the first weekend. Willison advises hunters to "still hunt." a technique where hunters move only 4-5 steps at a time and then stay still. "If you have a nice quiet area that works better because you can get closer to the buck." says Willison. "When you have a run­ ning shot, you don't get the good hit that way." The best times to be in the woods are from 8-10 a.m. and then after 3 p.m. to sunset, or when deer are moving to and from feeding grounds. After the first weekend the behavior of deer becomes “eratic.” notes Willison. "The deer become very leary and don't move normal because they've been scared out of their patterns." he says. Willison says a hunter shouldn’t get discouraged if he doesn’t bag a deer every season. He says there is more to hunting than bringing home venison. "You have to get more out of it than that," he says. "Hunting is going out with a compa­ nion. talking about the hunt, and the memories that you bring back. Sometimes lhe best memories are of the deer you didn't get." New rule changes highlight ’86 deer season Major Rule Changes For ’86-87: Barry County Conservation Officer Brent Willison (above) shows the scraping mark left by bucks In the rut and (at right) checks out a deer runway. Don’t let this deer hunting trip be your last Falling leaves, grey skies and a bite in the breczc-it's late fall in Michigan and almost deer hunting season again. While small furry things seek a warm hide-a-way to get into, a large number of lhe human species is readying to go out into the woods for what is to some, an annual ritual. Unfortunately, not all these deer hunters will return from their treks. Almost every year heart attack claims the lives of hunters in Michigan. Several factors contribute to the sad statistics. For many a long trek through the woods is the most strenuous activity they’ve had in too long. They’re not physical­ ly fit and as a result their hearts simply can't adjust to the sudden increase in physical ac­ tivity and the greater demand on the hearts' muscle. According to Joseph Rogers, D.O., chair­ man of the American Heart Association of Michigan exercise and cardiac rehabilitation committee. “Most heart rhythm problems oc­ cur just after strenuous exercise during a cool­ down period.” Rogers suggests that hunters turn a deaf ear to the beckoning call of the easy chair after a strenuous hike. Instead, he suggests walking or some form of mild activity. Added to this is the increased strain caused by cold weather. Since the body normally reacts to the cold by constricting blood vessels to prevent beat loss, the heart has to work harder to pump the same amount of blood through a narrowed space. The cold also makes breathing more difficult since the cold constricts the bronchi (tubes leading into the lungs). For people who do not have a heart or respiratory problems, this may cause a short­ ness of breath which may in turn cause wheez­ ing and an increased respiratory rale. For cardiac patient, the cold is more of a threat. It can cause bronchospasms (spasms in the bronchi) or peripheral spasms. Peripheral spasms can affect the arteries around the heart and possibly even those in the heart. The use of alcohol by hunters can add to the strain. Although alcohol can make you feel wanner, it dilates blood vessels which facilitates heat loss. If enough heat is lost, hyperthermia can result. Hyperthermia is a serious condition in which the person's body Hunters urged to take precautions when in field As firearm deer season (November 15-30) approaches. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement officials urge hunters to take every precaution for safety this hunting season. "Accidents during the firearm deer season can be avoided if basic hunter safety rules are observed." says DNR Law Enforcement Chief Herb Bums. Hunter accidents fall into one of two categories: accidental and intentional discharge. Intentional discharge accidents usually involve the victim being mistaken for game, the victim being out of sight of the shooter or the victim covered by the shooter swinging on game. "These accidents. Bums notes, "most often involve members of the same hunting party." To prevent intentional discharge accidents, he stresses hunters should wear hunter orange hats and jackets or vests, should be sure of the target and what's beyond the target before pulling the trigger, and should not use scopes in place of binoculars. "Never point a gun at anything you don’t want to shoot. Bums adds. Careless handling of firearms, stumbling or falling, loading and unloading, and removing firearms from or placing them in a motor vehicle are all causes of accidental discharges. Again, members of the same hunting party are usually victims, or hunters suffer self-inflicted wounds. Bums says hunters should handle every firearm as if it were loaded, watch the muz­ zle. not carry or transport a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle, and keep firearms unloaded when not in use. Hunters using handguns should be pa ticularlv careful. Most accidents with han­ dguns are self-inflicted with severe wounds to lhe lower leg. ankle and feet. They are caused by a hunter drawing a gun from the ho s and having a finger inside the trigger gua while drawing it. To prevent such »ccidents. hunter, are advised to carry an unloaded chamber under the hammer while DNR Law Enforcement statistic, show lbs total hunting accidents lor 1985 nun^red 8- ■ including 8 fatalities. Tins is the fewest number of hunting accidents in Michigan since 1938, when there were 54, including 23 fatalities. c The leading contributing factors in 1985 were careless handling of firearms, where the victim was out of sight of the shooter, or where the victim was covered by the shooter swinging on game. DNR-sponsored hunter education classes j.re still available during October. First time hunters. 12-16 years of age. must complete the course before purchasing a hunting license. Firearm deer hunters planning on us­ ing a handgun in southern Lower Michigan (Zone 3) who were bom after January I. I960, must also have a hunter education cer­ tificate in their possession. Coors offers $25,000 in ‘Big Buck’ Contest Michigan hunters have a chance to come home from deer camp with an extra $25,000. That's the grand prize in the Coors Michigan Big Buck Contest, going on now through December 31. Locally, hunters can register their deer at Bob's Gun and Tackle. 2208 West Gun Lake Road in Hastings. The competition offers over $50,000 in cash and other prizes for the largest bucks taken in the state during the 1986 hunting season. The entry fee is $10. Hunters can win cash awards ranging from S25O to $25,000 as well as American Hunter Compound Bows. Condor Sports Knifes. Buck Stop Success Packs and Camo Hats, as well as memberships in the North American Hunting Club. temperature falls below normal. Characteriz­ ed by uncontrollable shivering, slurred speech, and disorientation, untreated hyper­ thermia can lead to shock and loss of con­ sciousness and eventually death. A lesser know fact is the correlation of alcohol to heart arrhythmia. Dr. Rogers says. "Studies have shown thui heart rhythm problems are frequently precipitated by heavy drinking.” Many episodes arc recorded around the holidays when people drink more. Rogers simply sug-. gests hunters avoid drinking. To make sure all in your party enjoy a safe hunt, remember some basic safety tips: -make sure some, if not all, in your party know CPR -don’t push yourself - if you’ve been sedentary, take it easy. -dress in layers for better insulative value and wear a hat and gloves-and it’s safer to dress warmer than what you might think as Michigan weather changes so quickly especially in forests near the shoreline. -a program of moderate exercise will help you get in shape before thc trip. -never hunt alone. -if you are on heart medication, make sure others in your party know where it is kept and what dosage you take. -as with any outdoor excursion make sure : you have waterproof matches and a compass. X —small thermal "space" blankets are { valuable in case of emergency. * -leave a map indicating lhe area you intend to hunt with a friend, relative or conservation officer-or leave it on the windshield of your vehicle if it is parked near the area. If you are successful, remember that dragg­ ing the deer out is hard work for anyone. Signal others in your group or walk out and get help. Remember, by following a few simple precautions you can have a safe and healthy trip to remember until next season! For a free wallet card * 'Signals of Heart At­ tack," or brochure,” Heart Attack Survival Kit," call your local office of AHA/MI. The American Heart Association of Michigan is a United Way agency. Penalties stiff for illegal hunting Maximum Penalties that may be assessed by courts for certain hunting violations: Violation of permits, seasons, bag limits, shooting hours and methods of taking game. $500 maximum and/or up to 90 days in jail. Illegal killing/possession of elk. $1000 maximum and/or up to 90 days in jail, and three year revocation of hunting license. Illegal killing/possession, purchase or sale of deer, bear or wild turkey. $1000 maximum and 5 to 90 days in jail, and three year revoca­ tion of hunting license. Illegal use of artificial light to hunt deer or bear. $500 maximum and/or up to 90 days in jail, and one year revocation of hunting license. Carrying a firearm while under influence of alcohol or drugs. $500 maximum and/or up to 90 days in jail. All license and kill tag violations. $250 maximum and/or up to 90 days in jail. In addition to these fines, a person con­ victed of a hunting violation and/or illegal killing of wild birds and animals, may have court costs, and have to reimburse the State for each bird or animal killed, and may lose hunting and/or trapping privileges. Hunting violation of Goose, squirrel, etc. • A Person May Purchase a Second Ar­ chery Deer Hunting License. This second license authorizes the licensed hunter to take a deer with antlers extending not less than three inches above the skull. This second archery deer hunting license is valid only in the Lower Peninsula. • A Person May Purchase A Second Firearm Deer Hunting License after the ap­ plication deadline for Hunter's Choice licenses on September 24, 1986. This second license, which is valid in the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, authorizes the licensed hunter to take a deer with antlers extending not less than three inches above the skull. • During the firearm deer hunting season, it is unlawful for a deer hunter to possess afield, a centerfire rifle, shotgun with buckshot, slug, ball or cut load, muzzleloading rifle or bow and arrow, unless that hunter possesses A valid kill tag in his or her name. A person shall not hunt or trap furbearing animals without first obtaining a Fur Harvester’s License. A person may hunt with handguns in the southern half of the Lower Peninsula dur­ ing the firearm deer hunting season. Other New Rules: A nonrefundable application fee of $3 1986 Deer Check Station Allegan State Game Area Headquarters 4590 118th Ave. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. (except holidays); Open Nov. 15, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.; Nov. 16, 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Call 673-2430 before coming to make appointment. Barry Slate Game Area Headquarters 1805 South Yankee Springs Road Open Nov. 15-23, 12 noon until 5 p.m. Call 795-3280 for appointment during remainder of season. Crane Pond State Game Area Head­ quarters mile north of Jones on M-40 Open Nov. 15, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.; Nov. 16-26, Noon until 2 p.m. Call 244-5928 bet­ ween 12 noon and 2 p.m. for appointment during remainder of season. Plainwell District Headquarters - 621 North 10th Street W'hen reporting a poacher you should at­ tempt to get as much of the following informa­ tion as possible: * 1. Make, model, color, unusual characteristics and license number or registra­ tion number of any vehicles, snowmobiles, boats, or cycles that are connected with the violation. 2. A physical and clothing description of the violator or violators, backtag numbers, type of equipment carried or any other features that would aid an officer in identification. 3. Type of violation, or suspected violation, place, time, and date. 4. Type of game or fish taken, if any. 5. Do you know the violator? 6. As soon as practical, after witnessing a violation, write the above information down to refresh your memory and relay the infor­ mation as soon as possible by calling the DNR inni intf nCe' thc hotline number. ilc0?,™2'7800’ or Brcnt Willison at Or thc Mich’gan State Police at *4o-o2o3. A reminder: While lhe DNR needs your assistance tn gathering the above information, remember - you are not a law officer. You should not attempt to enforce the law by mak­ ing an arrest. Citizens do not have authority to make a misdemeanor arrest. 12 Open Nov. I5, I6, 22, 23, II a.m. until 5 p.m.; Open rest of season Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except holidays. Call 685-6831 for an appointment. Fort Custer Recreation Area Headquarters - East M-96, Augusta. Call 731-4200 for appointment Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Van Buren Slate Park - 4 miles south of South Haven off 1-96. Call 637-2788 for appointment Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. until 4:39 p.m. Warren Dunes State Park - Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer. Call 426-4013 at 8:30 a.m. or 12 noon for appointment. Monday through Friday. Wolf Lake Stale Fish Hatchery - Fish Hat­ chery Road and M-43, Mattawan Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Call 668-3388. S500.; Deer, up to 1,000.; Hawk-Eagle . 1.500. MOSSBERG 12-Ga. Slug Guns Report poachers to DNR officers must be paid by each person who applies for a wild turkey license, antlerless deer permit, or a permit to hunt in a managed waterfowl area. Public access stamps are no longer required. All waterfowl hunters, 16 years old and older, are required to possess state and federal waterfowl hunting stamps. Camp deer licenses are not available this year. A nonresident may purchase a three-day small game hunting license. Certain areas will be Closed to Pheasant Hunting. Contact your local DNR office about a Possibly Early Season on Canada Geese. Bear hunting will be permitted (under a bear hunting license) during the firearm deer hunting season In the Upper Penin­ sula. Dogs are not permitted during the Nov. 15-30 season. A bear hunting license must be purchased before Nov. 15. Nonresident bear hunting does not begin until Sept. 19, 1986. A person shall now affix any device to a bow that aids in the cocking or holding of the bow in a drawn position. Nonresidents may hunt and trap furbear­ ing animals this year. «16995 SSRW3949S uwwa. r ms-SuBjins C9AQ95 Remington 870 Mini-Mag Lights MO95 Federal, uetnlnoton, Bren, Actlv $ A 40 and sabet Slugs box of s from ‘Fly with the Wings in 86 Schedule of Home Games Bernie’s Gun Shop NOVEMBER W tKURS 802 East Grand Street, Hastings Phone — 945-2993 ft Guns • Ammo • Reloading Supplies Monday thru Friday « P-"> 9 P 8a,u'a8» 9 8 mto 9 P-m.: Sunday 9 a.m. tu 6 p.m. All types ot GUN REPAIR done by Ed Danielewlcz, formerly gunsmith for a local store. Ticket Prices: ‘6.50 and *5.50 Sundays 7:00 p.m. Matinee Games 4:00’ 3:00* ’ All Others 7JO p.m. AA FOR MORE INFORMATION A*A 11 D XjtJLZ 616-345-5101 WINGS STADIUM 3600 JOUU Van vail Rick niuis Dr. WI. Kalamazoo, Michigan ............................... HBMtf UMK>5 �Page 10— The Hastings Banner- Thursday, November 13,1986 Bowling Results Thursdav a.m J“st °“rM:lv's 28«- Hummen. 24 H,Ileys A Hey 23. Slow Pokes 22. Gillom Const. 21. Mode O Day 20. Kellers API ]9 Provincial 19. Irene’s 18. Bosley’s 16'6 Leflovcrs 15. D&S Machine 12'6. Good Games - N. Hummel 180, M. Chaf­ fee 146, J. McKcough 168. T. Joppie 160 L Bahs 174. A. Allen 149, S. Peake 171’ S Lambert 174. R. Girrbach 167. M. Mullins 147. M. Reese 147. P. Champion 181 M Steinbrecher 155. High Series and Games - L Tidlev 192-547. S. Mogg 163-468. * Tuesday Mixed Marsh s Refrigeration 27-13, Lewis Real! 23-17. Hastings Fiber Glass 23-17. HallifaJ The HASTINGS BANNER - Cell (616) 94M051 ____ 6- Ela^SSIFIED APS Help Wanted Real Estate Thank You HELP WANTED: Local Jani tonal service talcing applications for day time work. Requires heavy lifting, 8 hour day, 5 days a week. Also taking applications for evening office cleaning. Call 852-1824 between 10am & 4pm only,__________________ FOR SALE: 1975 2 bedroom mobile home, fully insulated at Thomapple Valley Estates, $5500. Call after 6pm 852-1872 CARD OF THANKS Wc wish to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy al the passing of our loved one. Wc would especially like to thank relatives, friends and neighbors for the gifts of cards, flowers, food and contributions to Old Timer's Baseball Associ­ ation of Baltic Creek. The Vog t-Wrcn Funeral home for their kind & friendly services. A special thanks to our two Grand­ sons Chris Yargcr & Rodney Todd for their beautiful words of comfort May God Keep You, Thc family of Dennis Jr. Yargcr, Grandchildren, _________Great Grandchildren. LIKE TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION? Have several openings in new unit. Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, electri­ cians. No experience necessary. Wc pay you while you learn. Phone 616-731-5520 (local to lhe Kalamazoo and Baltic Creek area) or toll free 1-800-292-1386 The Michigan National Guard. Ld\N. PART TIME POSI­ TION: open for 11:00pm to 7:00am shift, two days per week. Includes every other weekend. 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Thanks to each of you who sent cards, food, gifts of money, flowers, your visits and all those who upheld us in pray­ er. Wc thank Pastor Dobson and Pastor Hersey for their words of comfort and help at this time. A special thanks to thc Class of *84 for their generosity and lhe neighbors far and near who responded with gifts of money for Lenora and Matthew. Wc thank thc women of Whitneyvil1c Bible Church for the lovely luncheon. Wc also thank Mr. and Mrs. Beeler for their kindness and help. Thank you and God Bless you. Lenora & Matthew Mr. & Mrs. Henry Dykstra, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jeff (Karen) Pols Lori WiUimas Mr. & Mrs. John (Anna) Dykstra Eric & Scott Dykstra • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE..-at 945-3412 HELP WANTED: Local Jani­ torial service taking applications for day time work. Requires heavy lifting, 8 hour day, 5 days a week. Also taking applications for evening office cleaning. Call 852-1824 between 10am & 4pm only. For Sale WATKINS: quality spices/ extracts/food products/etc. Since 1868. For more informa­ tion call any pm. after 3:30 or any am. to 10:30 (517)852-1709. REAL ESTATE /") MILLER REALESTATE 46tt K*n Millar. C.R.B., C.R.S. Hotting* (616) 945-5182 Yeai LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING The Right PraKr^to, for Mxjt Lawnmower. 795-7647 BARRY CLEANERS ROBERT KUNGE UK MOE ROW "Quality DnrCleaning for over 30 years’* 3211 Kckipa, ladiagi BOES ENGINE H05HTUINC Snowplowing 23-17. Formula Realty 21-19 Hastings City Bank 20-20. Floral Design 19-21. Riverbend Travel 19-21, Unpredictablcs 17’6-22’6, Neil s Restaurant 16'6-23(6, C&J’s 16-24. Moore Sales 15-25. Men’s High Series and Games - n’ Sinclair 500. R. Cullers 225-547. J. Moore 187-485. G. Burpee 171-459. B. Lake 498. C. Wilson 200-532. T. Martinez 172-412. d' Hoffman 182. M. Norris 196. P. Scobey 182^ F. Hayes 199. J. Higgins 1^2, J. Vleik 255. Women’s High Series and Games - d. Sinclair 187. J. Smith 182. P. Higgins 148. E Britten 142-390. G. Vleik 170. Splits Converted - L, Moore 5-10, B. Wilkins 5-7, P. Higgins 5-10. G. Hause 2-7 and 3-10. F. Hayes 3-7. Splits Converted - R. Girrbach 5-10. Wednesday p.m. Allien’s & Assoc. 27-13. Art Meade 25(6-14*6. DeLong *s Bait & Tackle 24(6-15*6. Hair Care Center 23-17, Mace’s Pharmacy 22-18, Gillons Const. 21-19 M&M’s 20(6-19(6. Varney’s Stables 19-21 Friendly Home Parties 17-23. Handy’s Shirts 17-23, Nashville Locker 15-25. Lifestyles 8(4-31'6. 1 Monday Night Bowlerettes J&G Stock Farm -2.6-14. Bobbie’s Unique Nails 2516-1416. Kent Oil 25-15. Cascade Home Improvements 24-16, Nashville Auto 23(a-l6'6. Pioneer Apartments 23-17, P.s Cakes 23-17, Hair Care Center 22-18, Gutter Duster's 22-18, Hastings Bowl 21'6-18'6, D.J. Electric 21-19, Matthews Riverview Grocery 21-19, Hecker Agency 18-22, Flex Fab 17(6-22'6, K.&E. Tackle 15-25, Medical Care Facility 15-25. Reminder 11-29. High Game - C. Moore 172. B. Lumbert 165. C. Cuddahee 193, L. Tilley 175, T. Westbrook 181, J. Doster 165, B. Maker 182. T. Christopher 257. E. Dunham 182, J. Gard­ ner 181, L. Bahs 201, M. Westbrook 156, J. Richardson 169, S. Jackson 216, D. Long 163, K. Aspinall 155. D. Coenen 190. P. Godbey 166. N. Goggins 177, G. Otis 179, M. Goggins 179. N. Sensiba 169, W. Hull 156. D. Frey 165. High Game with Series - T. Christopher 257-553. S. Jackson 2 16-542. Splits Converted - J. Doster 3-7-10. Monday Mixers Riverbend 27-13; D. Hubei 25-15; Bob’s Rest. 25-15; Valley Realty 24-16; Girrbach's 24-16; Circle Inn 23-17; Michelob 23-17; Dewey’s 22-18; Cinder Drugs 22-18; Art Meade 21-19; Mex. Connexion 20-20; Realty World 19.5-20.5; Hallifax Lawn 19-21; Hastings Bowl 18-22; Hastings Flowers 16-24; Trowbridge 16-24; Sir n Her 11.5-28.5. High Games and Series - E. Ulrich 163; B. Eckert 186; S. Wilt 168/459; K. Rine 128; C. Wilcox 179; C. Arends 140; P. Newell 164; B. Jones 189; B. Anders 163; S. Hanford 202/579; M. Snvdcr 172-488D. Loftus 199. Splits Converted - D. James 5-8-10; D. Murphy 6-7. High Game and Series -T. Christopher 198-520, L. DeLong 182-521. B. Blakely 178-505. M. Garrett 181-502, O. Gillons 185-494. L. Barnum 183-492, N. Houghtalin 162, S. Pennington 178, L. DeLong 150, T. Soya 159, M. Dull 159, V. Powers 156, V. Slocum 177, I. Clark 141, L. Seger 133, B. Miner 163, N. Taylor 183. M. Hall 163, N^ Varney 137, L. Johnson 129, D. Murphy 159, J. Sanlnocino 159. Splits Coverted - B. Vrogindewey 5-10, D. Murphy 5-6-10. ' Hastings Mfg. Co. League Viking 184(6. Viking II 190*6, Leftovers 168'6. Chrome Room 176(6. Machine Room 139'6. Office 130'6. High Game and Series - J. Smith 521, B. Hesterly 511. W. Beck 505. Sunday Night Mixed Alley Cats 27-13; K & M Asphalt 24-16; Elbow Benders 22’6-17'6; Upredictables 22-18; Hooter Crew 21 46-18'6; Mas & Pas 21'6-18'6; Chug-a-Lugs 2094-19(6; Quali­ ty Spirits 20-20; Family Force 20-20; Big Four 20-20; Something Natural 19-21; Toads 19-21; Pin Busters 18'6-21'6; Gut­ terdusters 18-22; A-Team 18-18; Hot Shots 17-23; Really Rottens 16-24; White Lightn­ ing 1146-24V6. Womens High Game and Series - D. Kelley 177-498; K. Thompson 188; L. Stamm 180; D. Loftus 168; P. Lake 151; T. Friend 150. Mens High Game and Series - R. Blough 177-528; D. Drayton 177-496; C. Haywood 190-492: K Zasadil 200; E. Kelley 189; W. Hass 185; D. Stamm 180; ■^“M. Cole 178; D. Smith 173; F. Winans 157. Words for the Y’s High School 3 on 3 and Indoor Soccer League The YMCA is beginning to accept team ap­ plications for its winter high school 3 on 3 basketball and its indoor soccer intramural program. 3 on 3 and indoor soccer will both be of­ fered on Mondays starting December I and ending January 19 3 on 3 will be played in thc high school, with indoor soccer being played in the east gym of lhe Jr. High. Teams must pick up a registration form at the YMCA Of­ fice. These registration forms must be relum­ ed to thc Y Office in the high school no later than Monday, Nov. 24. There is no charge for this activity. The program is open to all boys and girls in grades 9-12. For more information, sec Mr. Storms in lhe YMCA Office. Floor Hockey Anyone still interested in participating in she YMCA-Youth Council’s Floor Hockey program are invited to the west gym of the Hastings Jr. High this Saturday. Nov. 15. Floor hockey will continue every Saturday until Dec. 13 (Exclude Nov. 29). Participants must enter thc west gym doors off Park Street to gain access to thc Jr. High. Thc program is open to boys and girls in grades 2-6. Fifth and sixth graders will play from 8:30-9:30, se­ cond graders from 9:45-10:45, and third and fourth graders from 11-12. There is no pre­ registration for this activity. There is also no cost for Floor Hockey, thanks to the Barry County United Way. Participants need only to bring tennis shoes. All other equipment is provided. Saturday Morning Open Crafts On Saturday, December 6, the YMCAYouth Council will be starting its newest pro­ gram... Saturday morning open crafts. The program will run every Saturday until March 28 (Excluding Saturday of Dec. 20, 27, Jan. 3, Jan. 24). Boys and girls in grades 1-6, may make crafts in thc Hastings Jr. High Music Room. Thc program will begin at 9 a.m. and cod at 11:30 a.m. Entrance to the craft room is lhe music door off the Jr. High parking lot. A variety of crafts are planned. Children may make one or more than one craft per week. The cost of the program is .50 per craft. Par­ ticipants may stay as long as they like or leave io participate in the other sports that are being offered that particular Saturday. The instruc­ tor is Lisa Wolverton. There is no prcregistration for this activity. For more infor­ mation call the YMCA at 945-4574. Saxon JV eagers beat Beavers, Sturgis The Hastings jayvee basketball team bra, Harper Creek 60-28 last week and then Sturgis 43-23 on Tuesday. On Thursday. Diane Dykstra led the Saxons with 24 points and II rebounds. Carrie Cm added 13 points and 15 rebounds and Lin James had 14 rebounds. Against Sturgis. Carr had 14 points and 12 rebounds and Dykstra had 9. Hastings is now 11-5. 0rt»:7-5J»«aa.4riJM.H:M J indrusw 1435 8. Hanover fTake a ClowLook Early diagnosis of vision problems often leads to early correc­ tion that can result in greater enjoyment of your job, your family, your hobbies and your entire outlook on life! Focus on a brighter future! Sarrict Naurs: Monday 8 to 8 Tuesday-Fridoy 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA ESII GMQUAUTY SERVICE PARTS JR J OldMMTMIMITINmtM Keep that sroat CM Feellna with Genuine GM Parte. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! Northland Optical COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled • Frames Repaired or Ren|aced • Prescription Sunglasses ■ Safety Glasses ASK ABOUT OUR CHILDREN’S FRAME WARRANTY - CONTACT LENS supFLIES 1510 North Broadway Hastings Phone 945.39O6 Hastings jumped to a big lead then managed to hold off Sturgis 53-49 for its third straight win of the basketball season Tuesday. The Saxons, helped mainly by Heather Prucha’s 9 points, led 17-9 in the first quarter and were never behind in the game. Sturgis made a couple of runs at thc Saxons, closing the gap to 24-23 in the second quarter. But Hastings' Vai Dakin hit a pair of key baskets and the Saxons led 32-25 at the half. After each :eam scored 12 points in the third pci rod. Sturgis, helped by poor Saxon shot selection and several turnovers, closed the gap to 49-47 and then 51-49. But Julie Dimmers hit 2 crucial free throws with 17 seconds left to seal thc win. Prucha finished with a game-high 17 points, a season-best. Tracy Heath added 12 points and 10 rebounds. Sue Strong played a strong defensive game holding Sturgis' leading scorer to only 9 points. Strong also con­ tributed 5 points, 4 rebounds. 2 assists and 2 steals. Vai Dakin had 6 points. 4 assists and 3 steals. Thc win lifts Hastings to 6-7 in thc Twin Valley and 8-11 overall and leaves coach Er­ nie Strong somewhat optimistic over next week’s district. “The team looked very sharp at times, but we were inconsistent," said Strong. Hastings plays Allegan (9-9) in the first round of the districts at Hastings on NovrdNfr at 7 p.m. If thc Saxons win. they play, tourney-favorite Wayland (17-1) on Nov. 22. In thc other bracket, Delton (14-4) plays Otsego (12-6) on Nov. 21. Thc title game is slated for Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. Scoreboard Adult Indoor Soccer White 3 vs. Red 4; Green 3 vs. Tan 2; Black 5 vs. Gold 2. Standings Red................................................................... 1-0 Green................................................................... 1-0 Black....................................................................1-0 White...................................................................0-1 Tan...................................................................... 0-1 Gold................................................................... 0-1. YMCA-Youth Council’s Volleyball League Womens A League Hastings Fiberglass......................................42-0 B League Lake Odessa Livestock................................37-5 Ink Spots........................................................31-11 Hooters........................................................... 28-14 J&J Auto........................................................ 28-14 Spykers.......................................................... 25-17 Sniders Satelites.......................................... 25-17 OFAU..............................................................15-27 Variety Shoppe............................................ 14-28 J-Ad Graphics............................................... 13-29 Culligan.......................................................... 13-29 McDonalds.....................................................12-30 E-Raccrs.......................................................... 7-35 Volley Girls.....................................................4-38 YMCA-Youth Council’s Men’s Basketball Game Results C League J-Ad Graphics 46 vs. Rotary 11 28; Rotary I 28 vs. USDA 19; Neils Insurance 32 vs. Riverbend 28. B League: Gold Division No Games B League: Silver Division No Games. A League Nashville Hardware 56 vs. Rodces 66; Razors Edge 82 vs. Lake Odessa Merchants 71. Standings C League Neils Ins........................................ Rotary 1.......................................... J-Ad Graphics............................... Rotary II............................ USDA..........................................." Riverbend....................................... Carls Market................................. A League Razors Edge.................................. Rodces........................................... Lake Odessa Mer......................... Nash. Hardware........................... Wayland....................................... B League: Gold No Games. B League: Silver No Games. Marquita L. Meisenbach. district sales coordinator for American Family Life Assurance Co., announces the associa­ tion of Mark G. Steinfort as a new associate. American Family markets cancer and intensive care insurance. Mark has recently received special S^°nff m Travcrsc Ci,y- homc «fthe Mate Office, in preparation for his new career. p„L,aJk Prcv'ouslY 'he Chief of Polite m Hasting* for six years, a posj. lion he resigned from on Oct. 8 1986 to business^6 inSUn,nCC and HmI Inft, MictL 49066 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Saxon eagers sweep to third straight win, beat Sturgis, 53-49 Mark Steinfort joins insurance firm HattMM CAR & TRUCK REPAIR Hastings players Julie Dimmers (14) and Tracy Heath (42) get tangled up with a Sturgis player in the Saxons' win on Tuesday. Marquita has been thc district sales Allega^unn'si^X OT9K Insurance Plans Bine Cross Provider ssSS* .1-0 .1-0 .1-0 .0-1 .0-1 .0-1 .0-0 .1-0 1-0 .0-1 .0-1 0-0 �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, November 13.1986— Page 11 Christmas Fun enjoyed Exchange student from Iceland says_______ U.S.A, has more rules, also more crime by Kathleen R. Scott Life in rural America is quite a switch make headlines in the news for three or four homeland. The reason we have more rules, 1* months. says, is probably because the U.S. has nw*® from life m the crime-free, fishing-dependent North Atlantic island of Iceland, says Bjarni Thurmundsson. He says his parents were concerned about his coming to America because of the high ■k"'““ youngest in his Family and •o^y ,fla. u lefl for us w y h.s people and much more crime. School is also different in Hastings th*3 /«« 10 Denmark, leaving their Pare“s house empty of children. or lhe extra s?acc ■ once accomodating _ ■ s five brothers and two sisters - the crime rate and excessive use of drugs in the in Kopavogur. He says all class work is done Bjarni or B.G. is a native of Iceland and is one of the eight foreign exchange students country. But he says he has reassured them that homework in Iceland. But, he says, they urmundssons had room to host visiting attending Hastings High School this year. life in this rural town is not risky; that even though he’s in the crime-laden United States, attend classes for a minimum of 38 hours« week and he attended school 50 hours a week mencans during the Iceland summit. The he’s safe last year. Students here attend for 30 hours. Also, he says he had many more classes at home. At Hastings High School he is s parents decided to host visitors who had nowhere to stay. enrolled in U.S. history, geometry, compute accounting, fitness conditioning, govemmen! American leaders was unprecedented in Iceland •nd B.G. says he thinks they natives there one of these suburbs, so he’s used to big city and literary explorations. Last winter he says enjoyed the publicity. The country, whose life. he took 20 different classes for 40 minutes location was previously unknown to many People, attracted a lot of attention and the Yecklcy Rd. with the Dan and Jean Slocum each and 15 classes the year before. High school there is more like college here, he says. It’s similar in the variety of family. classes and times and is much more difficult B.G. was a member of the Hastings than American school. At home, when he wasn't in school, soccer team this fall, has joined the ski club •nd, this week, started practice with the surprised B.G. is that many people heat their much of his free time was spent workingThis past summer he worked with two of his wrestling team. He wrestled informally with friends in Iceland, he says, but, like homes with wood. In his country, one armed robbery has taken place in the last 50 years. A murder or rape may occur once or twice a year, he says, end when these crimes are committed, they The population of the island country is 240,000, the capital city of Reykjavik is home to 100,000 and is surrounded by four populated suburbs. B.G. is from Kopavogur, That’s one of the differences between his home in Iceland and his country home at 2809 "I like Hastings. It's beautiful country," he says. “There are not many trees in Iceland." One thing about America which really .. s in Reykjavik were completely filled so That meeting of the Soviet and meeting created interest in the island, he •ays. brothers doing carpentry and cement work. He everything else in America, he says there are “In Iceland, heating the house with wood also drove a tractor and worked for some goes back to the 18th century,” he says. more rules in high school wrestling. He will have to get aquainled with lhe new rules and -America is lhe richest country in the world commercial fishremen. Fishing is 60 percent of the income in and they still heat their houses with wood." Iceland, he says, and anyone looking for work familiar with which will now be illegal, he He says Americans eat a lol more "junk food" than do people in his country. There are can just walk over to the docks and say he uys. This year he looks forward to traveling a lot more sports and Americans are much more active and go out more often lhan do Bjarni Thurmundsson at school and that they don’t have any wants to work and he can fish for as long as he wants. B.G. said fishermen who work year be careful not to use some of the moves he's to Washington D.C. and New York with some exchange students and may go to Disneyland next summer. He walked across Icelanders, he says. But the one thing B.G. round can earn $40,000 to $50,000 a year. When B.G. isn’t working or going to has had difficulty dealing with here are the school in Iceland, be says he spends his time the Mackinac Bridge over Labor Day weekend, rules. playing ping pong, riding horses, seeing he says, after arriving in Hastings just days movies and racing cars down country roads, a before. "There’s a rule for everything," he says adding that there are few rules in his somewhat organized sport in that country. There were many attractive Items, such as the Christmas ornaments ad­ mired by Ila Francisco (right) ol Delton, at last week's bazaar at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Also pictured are workers Charlotte Anton (left) and Cindy Hubbard who was a co-chairman of the event­ When he returns home, he will either go to college or join the American Army through the base in Keflavik, a city about 30 minutes from his home. DSS successor, continued from page 1 Milliken named him as director of the Department of Labor in 1978. Another leading candidate for the position is former state Sen. Stephen Monsma, who now is acting director of the Departmental Services Administration for the DSS. Ms. Mansour, 55, was Democratic Gov. department pays for poor women's abortions through lhe Medicaid program. Ms. Mansour said she personally opposes abortion but believes income should not determine whether a woman could obtain one. Her case drew national attention in 1983 when the Vatican ordered her to resign the controversial director’s job or leave the Religious Sisters of appointment right from the start because the Mercy. She left the order but remained a James Blanchard's most it was wall-to-walt people and exhibit booths, as usual, at the annual Christmas Bazaar sponsored by the Barry County chapter of the Michigan Association of Extension Homemakers last Friday at the Community Building In Hastings. Catholic. Claude E. Miles Richard F. Histed HASTINGS - Claude E. Miles. 66. of 975 Gerke Dr., Hastings died Saturday, Nov. 8, 1986. Memorial services were held 2 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 12 al Holihan Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Mr. Miles was a crane operator at Lansing Drop Forge and had operated a stump removal service. He was a member of Local No. 724. Surviving are his wife. Lee; a sister. Marguerite Weir of Grand Ledge. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's Church. NASHVILLE - Richard F. Histed. 56. of 354 Stele St.. Nashville died Monday, Nov. 10. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Graveside ser­ vices were held 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 al Strong Cemetery, Strong, MI. Funeral arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Mr. Histed was bom on March 31. 1930 at Newberry. MI. the son of Frederick and Viola (Perry) Histed. He attended Strong and Brimley Schools. He moved to Hastings in 1959. He was a custodian at lhe Barry County Courthouse for nine years. Surviving are his two daughters. Brenda and Janie; his mother, Viola Histed of Nashville; three brothers, Otto of Westland, ML. Patrick of Hastings; and Arnold of Nashville; two sisters. Margaret and Diana; several nieces and nephews. Barbara Blough (right) stops to look at the "Country Calico Woods and Handcrafted Treasures" designed and created by Gay Lee Kelley who was one of the exibltors at the MAEH Bazaar Friday. The event was Kelley s se­ cond show and she said everyone in her family gets in the act to help make her crafts. "Even the kids help with the drill press and sanding," she said. Legal Notices WDEKNDENT MIOBATE Sean Lester as Jack (Emest) Worthing and Janelie Hoekstra as Gwen­ dolyn Bracknell rehearse a scene from “The Importance of Being Earnest”. ‘The Importance of Being Ernest’ coming to school stage The Hastings High School Drama Club will delight its audience when it performs “The Importance of Being Earnest” Nov. 21 &22. Director Mary Martha Melendy and her cast will present the classic comedy at 8 p.m. in the high school lecture hall. Written by Oscar Wilde, thc plaj has been performed in theatres world-wide since its debut in 1895. Audiences for generations have been entertained by its comic views on love marriage, family relationships and his lampcxming of "SOCIETY” in general. Wilde s humor highlights the ridiculousness of thc status-consciousness of thc day. and thc values, or the lack of them, so highly prized by that "SOCIETY”. You arc sure to be sur­ prised and delighted with the efforts of this talented cast as they portray some of the bestknown characters in the theatrical world. Thc cast offers Scan Lester and Steve Laubaugh as Jack (Emest) Worthing and Algernon Moncrief, respectively; Michelle Melendy and Janellc Hoekstra as Cecily Cardew and Gwendolyn Bracknell, the romantic interests of the two men; Michelle Frcridgc as Lady Bracknell. Deb Tiglas as Miss Prism. Tom DeVault as Rev. Chasuble. Todd Schcck as Lane, and Amy Bancroft as Miss Merriman. Abby Forbes is thc student director. Tickets arc available in advance from any drama club member or at thc junior-senior high library. Tickets will also be sold at thc door. Your wedding plans should start at... J-AD GRAPHICS Everything you need in wedding supplies... from invitations to candles PUBLISHERS OF THE REMINDER AND HASTINGS BANNER 1952 N. Broodwoy. Hostings STATE OF MICHIGAN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 86-19586-IE Estate of Gloria Johncock, Deceased. Toko Notice: Creditors of Gloria Johncock Deceoted. Sobol Security Number 372-26­ 7179. lost address ot 406 Reed Street. Nashville. Michigan 49073. dote ol death October 10. 1986. ore notified that all claims ogointl the decedent's estate are barred against the estate, the independent per­ sonal representative, and the heirs and the devisees of the decedent, unless within four months after the date of publi­ cation of this notice or four months offer the claim becoming due. whichever is later, the claim is presented to the follow­ ing independent personal rep­ resentative ot the following address: Susan Corkwell Independent Personal Representative 316 N. State Nashville. Michioon 49073 Telephone (517) 852-9109 Clary. Nantz. Wood. Hoffius. Rankin & Cooper 500 Colder Ploxo Grond Ropids. Michigan 49503 (616) 459-9487 Attorneys For Estate (11-13) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION and NOTtCfOTHEAinNG PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 86-19593-SE In the matter ol RUTH N. PAULSEN. Deceased. Social Security No. 371-406632 TAKE NOTICE On December 4. 1986 of 1:30 p.m., in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD H. SHAW Judge of Probate, o hearing will he held on the petition of Nelson R. Allen for commencement of proceedings in the above estate matter, for lhe appointment of Nelson R. Allen as Personal Representa­ tive ol the Estole, for a deter­ mination of heirs of the de­ ceased. that the Will of the de­ ceased be odmine<1 to Probate, and Ihot do*"* ogoinst the estate be determined. Creditors ore hereby notified that copies ol oil doiin* ogoinst the deceased must be pre­ sented. personally or by moil, to both the personal represen­ tative and to me Court on or before February < 1987. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo assigned to persons appearing ol record to be en- File No. 86-19582-SE Estote of FLOY G. BECHTEL. De­ ceased. Social Security Number HtUd , |M6 November 7. >9®° Nelson R. Allen 729 Eost 'gerRooa Hostings. Ml 49058 David A. Dimmers (P12793) DIMMERS & McPHIlUPS 221 South Broody Hastings. Ml 4W8 616 945-9596 (11-13) WANTED...Draftsman With Graphic design abilities. Full Time. Wrrte.Box 174 c/o Reminder. P.O. Box 188, Hasllnfl5* M 49058 372 28-6253. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estole may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On December 5. 1986 ot 9:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hostings, Michigan, before Hon. GARY R. HOLMAN. Judge. Acting by Assignment, a hearing will be held on the peti­ tion ol Lowell Whittemore re­ questing that Lowell Whittemore be appointed Personal Represen­ tative ol Floy G. Bechtel Estate who lived at 230 S Hanover. Hostings. Michigan, and who died October 21. ’986: and re­ questing also that the will of the Deceased dated July 10. 1979 be admitted to probate, and that the heirs al low ol sold deceased be determined. Creditors ore notified that copies of oil claims against the Deceas­ ed must be presented, personally <X by mo.l to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before February 9 1987. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo assigned to entitled persons oppear.ng ol record. November II, 1986 LOWELL WHITTEMORE By Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 528 E Grant. Hostings. Ml 49058 Richord J. Hudson (Pl5220) Siegel Hudson. Gee & Fisher 607 N. Broodwoy Hastings Ml 49058 616.,45.M»5 The caboose booth at the Dowling Country Christmas Express Bazaar was filled with plants for the annual event. Admiring one are LaPreal Kelley and Gertrude Gaskill. Has expanded hours and added staff to further serve your investment needs., 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. MONDAY thru FRIDAY ' • STOCKS• BONDS • MUTUAL FUNDS . TAX FREE BONDS Watch for OPEN HOUSE Friday, Nov. 21 • 2 to 6 p.m. MARY LOU GRAY Administrative Assistant NASD 118 EAST COURT STREET HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49058 945-9807 RIC DART. REGISTERED PRINCIPAL S1PC �Page 12- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 13,1986 COING OUT OF BUSINESS! SELLING OUT — RETIRING FROM BUSINESS EVERY ITEM MUST SELL OUT TO THE BARE WALLS . After serving the Public for 35 Years with Famous Name Brand shoes for Men, women & Children BIRKE'S SHOE STORE FAMILY SHOES FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN LOCATED AT 114 WEST STATE STREET ______________ DOWNTOWN HASTINGS, MICHIGAN_______________________ RETIRING - GOING OUT OF BUSINESS - SELLING OUT THE ENTIRE AND COMPLETE STOCK — STORE FIXTURES TO BE SOLD GREAT $300, GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE G.O.B. LICENSE NO. 37 ____________ '___________ INVOLVING EVERY ARTICLE IN OUR STORE WITHOUT RESERVE DR LIMIT — 35 YEARS OF CONFIDENCE — STORE HAS BEEN CLOSED Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday TO MARK DOWN PRICES Engage and train extra help and complete plans for this great sale. A SALE WITH A POSITIVE ORDER — SELL OUT — For the past 35 years Blrke’s Shoe Store has stood before the public of Hastings and surrounding trading area, a trusted retail shoe institution built upon confidence, strict integrity and lair deal­ ing. The time has come to retire from the retail business, sell out our store, stock and fixtures, lock stock and barrel to the bare v Jis In the shortest time possible, vacate the building. We have one aim and that is to sell every pair of shoes, boots, slippers, tennis and canvas, sport, dress and casual shoes in the next few days. Don’t miss It — first come first served ... Be here waiting with the crowds Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. Every dollars worth of merchandise in our store must and will be sold out to the bare walls in the shortest time possible. There can be no "118 or ands" about it. It must and will be done. Everything sold out. Men's, women's and children's shoes and accessories, store and office fixtures and equipment, etc., in a sale from end to end — nothing reserved, nothing held back! To sell this merch*rdise quickly requires drastic price cuts and not withstanding the loss of pro­ fits. We have marked prices so low as to make this safe i*resistible to ike most skeptical buyer. We are going to give you bargains on every Item „ First come — first serve — while our stock lasts... , ' FIXTURES FOR SALE SALE BEGINS THURSDAY MORN INC, NOV. 13 at 9 O'CLOCK STORE HOURS 9 to 6; SATURDAY 9 to 5:30 MEN'S WEYINBERG, DEXTER MORGAN QUINN Sport and Dress Shoes VALUES TO $65.00 • NOW s3488,os4488 FAMOUS NAME BRANDS • • • • • • • Nike Kangaroo NCA Blazers Converse Airoblck Monroe • • • • • • • Sportees Park Avenue Maine Woods Revelations Calico Dexter Redwing STORE HOURS SATURDAY FAMOUS NAME BRANDS • • • • • • • Weyenberg Morgan Quinn Servus Sorel LaCross Gorilla Newville . Rock(ord • • • • • • • Falcons Acme Dingo Ripon Burlington Balston Alaska Knit MEN'S RED WING work Shoes VALUES TO $120.00 • NOW $4488to$8288 use CASH — CHECK — VISA — MASTBRCAWO Men's soots MEN’S GORILLA 200 Child's Super specials Children's Athletic Shoes VALUES TO $80.00 • NOW VALUES TO $70.00 • NOW VALUES TO $20.00 VALUES TO $39.88 • NOW s3488«s6188 s2688t.s5288 Sorel •servus-LaCross work Shoes Nike - Kangaroo ■ NCA Children's Shoes VALUES TO $39.00 • NOW NOW ALL SALES FINAL — NO REFUNDS — NO EXCHANGES Men's Athletic Shoes women's Athletic shoes Nike - Kangaroo - NCA Nike - Kangaroo - NCA SOX Cloves Caps VALUES TO $60.00 • NOW VALUES TO $50.00 • NOW VALUES TO $9 99 • NOW 82288to$4488 81088««3688 women's Dress and Sport Shoes women's Boots Revelations - Calico - Dexter VALUES TO $60.00 • NOW VALUES TO $45.00 • NOW *268Bto$3488 wed., Thurs., Frl„ sat. Dress - sport ■ Winter $1488to$4488 WOMEN'S Children's Boots Winter - waterproof VALUES TO $39.00 • NOW Men's Sport Sox THERMAL INSULATED VALUES TO $7.99 • NOW $2«Bn$4Bs $78Bto®2988 300 womens Super Specials Men's work sox Men's Dress sox VALUES TO $5.99 • NOW VALUES TO $4.99 • NOW S8cto$288 88ctos288 VALUES to ‘30.00 NOW BIRKE'S SHOE STORE FAMILY SHOES FOR MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN 114 WEST STATE STREET, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN SALE DAYS Wed., Thurs., Fri., sat. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-11-20.pdf 997aaeca167cc0fe962cec949c89dff1 PDF Text Text NEWS Bees are best predicting weather ...wrap Local law firm spruces up Local firm part of Forbes top 400 Page 10 Hastings Building Products. Inc. and Hastings Aluminum Corp, are members of the Worldmark Group which was recently named by Forbes Magazine in Forbes’ list of the top 400 private cor­ porations in the U.S. The list appeared in the Nov. 17 issue of Forbes. D. Dean Rhoads, president of the Woridmark to be included in the Forbes 400 since Forbes began its private com­ pany survey. He said “an individual can only succeed in a company that is suc­ ceeding. I am thrilled to be a member of the team that made this goal a reality." Rhoads expressed his appreciation for the contribution of each Woridmark employee toward achieving Worldmark’s rapid growth. He said Worldmark expects to con­ tinue its expansion both by internal growth and an aggressive acquisition program. Worldmark is a diversified holding company with operations in many in­ dustries. including coil coating, metal processing, building products, hightechnology ceramics, liquid stabilized plasma, travel and real estate. Woman falls asleep drives off road A 61-year-old Plainwell woman was injured when she fell asleep at the wheel of her car and it crashed into an embank­ ment Saturday afternoon. Barry County Sheriff's deputies report that Donna J. Harwood of 12744 Sycamore, drove off the north side of Dowling Road near Assyria Road at 3:45 p.m.. striking a small pile of dirt. Police said Harwood tokl ambulance attendants that the “must have fallen asleep”. Harwood was taken to Burgess Hospital in Kalamazoo where she was treated and released. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 __ । Hastings Banner *"^^"tHURS0ay, NOVEMBER 20.1966 Mathematics 10th Graded I 4th Grade 80 75 —r 7th Grade l 83.7 By Kathleen Scott and the 70 —J 73.9 65 I Associated Press Most Hastings students are like other Michigan public school students who are performing dismally on a new, state-mandated test that measures their knowledge of science. • “Not since the Soviets launched Sputnik I I I I I 69.6 I 60 63.6 62.4 55 —I 501— I have we focused on science in our schools," I said Geraldine Coleman, Michigan I Educational Assessment Program coordinator ------- 8546 Hastings students score dismally on science test . I 8647 for testing administration. The science test was added to the MEAPs Reading 4th Grade 7th Grade 10th Grade ~~~"~PRicE2sT compulsory math and reading tests for students in grades four, seven and 10. They are mandatory only this year and voluntary, at school districts' expense, in future years. Locally, Robert VanderVeen, director of educational services for Hastings Area Schools, says the new science test was taken before students received complete science instruction and that the scores, therefore, do not fully show the achievement level of students in the district This year, a new coordinated science curriculum is being implemented in grades K-12, he says. The program is a result of studies and findings by a special committee to develop a high-quality curriculum for the district Because this program is new this year, its effects could not be felt by the fall testing date, he says. Beginning with last year’s freshmen class, he said, two years of science - one year each of life science and biology - became a mandatory requirement By the time the test was taken this fall, students could only have completed one year of science, he said. If the test was taken in the 11th or 12th grades, he said he was sure the scores would be much higher because most students would have completed their two-year science requirement by then. "It will take a couple of years to show positive results in science," said VandaVeen. The statewide averages won’t be compiled until January, but schools which have received their scores are consistently reporting that more than half their students have failed to score better than 75 percent In Hastings, 49 percent of the 4th-graders scored 75 percent or higher, the 7th grade had 29.1 students above the 75-percent mart and 13.1 percent of the 10th graders scored above 75 percent ContP«9»9 85.9 77.9 Floats sought for Christmas parade “Christmas Is! — 150 Yean Past, Present and Future” is the theme of this year’s Christmas parade in Hastings at I p.m. Saturday. Dec. 6. Parade officials lave decided on this theme because it is -in conjunction with the state's sesquiccntennial celebration. Tnosc interested in entering a float should contact the Chamber of Com­ merce office by Nov. 28. Floats will be judged on overall ex­ cellence, originality and uniquiness, per­ taining to the theme. The Chamber has already arranged to have Santa Claus in attendance, so they ask that no other Santas participate. Driver misses stop sign, hits tree A 29-year-old Hastings man failed to stop at a deadend intersection Nov. 5 and crashed into a tree. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Team report. Russell C. Ailerding of 201 W. State, suffered a broken ankle in the 12:30 a.m. crash. Ailerding was westbound on Sisson Road when he observed the stop sign for Wood School Road but was unable to stop, police said. Sisson Road deadends at Wood School, and Allerding's car flew over the embankment and hit a tree, police said. Ailerding was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was admitted and later released. Police cruiser “deer-struck” A Michigan State Police cruiser joined the ranks of beat-up. dented-in cars which have collided with deer this year. Trooper Mike Haskamp of the Hastings Team was on his way to an assault complaint early Monday when a deer ran out in front of Haskamp’s vehi­ cle. stale police from the Wayland Post report. Haskamp was westbound on Gun Lake Road west of Otis Lake Road when the accident occurred at 1:40 a.m.. police said. Haskamp said he was unable to stop his car in time. The cruiser sustained extensive damage to its front end. This is the second time Haskamp struck a deer while on duty I he had a similar accident three years ago. Hastings Team Commander Lt. Richard Zimmerman said. Zimmerman estimated that 200 to 300 car-deer accidents will occur in Barry County this year, many of them during the fall hunting season. I 8546 8M7 8546 8647 8546 8847 Th* abow numban reprawnt th* parcantaga of Hatting* alullKa scaring 75 parcant or hlghar on th* mandatory slata testa. To catch a thief... LAW OFFICIALS SHARE IDEAS AT MEETING Ways to catch a bank robber who hit the Nashville branch of the Eaton Federal Savings and Loan Assn, twice in the past two months were to be discussed Wednesday at a meeting of area law enforcement officials. Nashville Police Chief Gene Koctje and Barry County Sheriff’s Detective Ken DeMott will join law enforcement officers from Eaton and Calhoun counties attending a monthly triceunty meeting. Koctje said an FBI represen­ tative may also attend Police will share information on the robber and discuss avenues of investigation. The bank thief is suspected of robbing banks in Marshall, Buttle Creek and Coldwater as well as Nashville. He struck the Nashville bunk twice, once on Sept. 5 and again on Nov. 10. The robber wears disguises of various hats and sunglasses, and was last seen in a camouflage hat and jean jacket. A photo of the suspect taken with Eaton Federal bank cameras was circulated in area newspapers, and police arc following up on tips from citizens. Koetje said. Thus far. though, he said, very little in the way of leads has surfaced. Police may chouse to publicize the bank photo in more area newspapers and in the broadcast media. Koctje said. Police agencies throughout the state will be receiving a photo of the suspect via a statewide bulletin put out regularly by the Michigan State Police. Koetje said Similarities in the bank robber's two visits to the Nashville bank surfaced after the se­ cond robbery , but Koetje did not think they had much bearing on who the robber is. Mike Meade, husband of Eaton Federal bank teller Dawn Meade, said that both times the robber hit. the bank’s manager was out of the building. Also both times, the local police depart­ ment’s officers were off-duty. Meade and the husband of another Eaton Federal Savings and Loan employee question­ ed the Nashville Village Council Thursday concerning local police coverage. "It seems things are getting a little out of hand." Meade told council members. "So­ meone should be around to catch this guy.’ Meade accused the police department of failing to cite individuals for "driving repeatedly down Main Street with no licenses" and failing to take into custody peo­ ple in town who have outstanding arrest warrants. "If they would start at the bottom and work their way up. maybe things like this (robbery) wouldn't happen.” The complaint follows similar protests made by Eaton Federal employees after the first robbery Sept. 5. At that time, tellers were upset because no Nashville officers were on duty at the time of the heist. Although they had requested another full-time officer for the village to cover time not patrolled by the two current officers, the council agreed to hire a part-time officer. The council said it could not afford to hire a third full-time officer. Continued on paga 8 Nashville's business climate is giving S & J Enterprises, Inc. a warmer greeting than this one did as the manufacturing firm announced it’s entrance to the village Tuesday. Working together with owners John Buren, (second from right) and Steve Corson, (far right) to open their company in the former Ammonds Plastic Products building on Reed Street are Jean Wager of MESC, Dawn Horton, formerly of the JEDC, JEDC Director Joe Rahn, and Marv Smith of Mid Counties Employment Consortium. New industry opening in Nashville by Shelly Sulser Economic development in Nashville is get­ ting a boost with the entrance of a new manufacturing firm called S & J Enterprises. Inc. Owned by Steve Corson and John Buren of Lansing, the business will occupy the former Ammonds Plastic Products building on Reed Street where aluminmum sliders for a new marker board will be assembled. The actual inventor of the product. Buren said his job presently is to develop the product prototype for his parent company. Magna Visual of St. Louis. Mo. who will handle pro­ duct marketing. Actual production, said Buren, is scheduled to begin in mid January using about 40 local workers. Buren said his firm chose to begin its first enterprise in Nashville partly due to the need for jobs in the area, in addition to his finding a suitable building there for production. ' ’John and I arc both community and family oriented people." said Corson. "We were looking for a place in Lansing when a guy told us he knew of a place in Nashville that was va­ cant. The building had everything we needed so that’s how we ended up here." Buren added another factor in the choice of the Nashville site was the financial direction he was receiving from the Barry County Joint Economic Development Commission through EDC Specialist Dawn Horton. "She was helping us with a block grant pro­ gram." Buren said. Continued on pogo 9 PENNOCK HOSPITAL ESTABLISHES ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION POLICY TO COMPLY WITH LAW by Elaine Gilbert Pennock Hospital has established a neutral position in complying with a new state law that requires all Michigan hospitals to make relatives of the deceased aware of organ and tissue transplant donation possibilities. Under the law which became effective Oc­ tober 7. hosnttal personnel must make the family of a patient who has died or who is near death aware that they lave the option of donating tissues and/or organs. Pennock’s policy was developed to strike a balance between recognizing its obligation to assist in the procurement of tissuc/organ donations needed for transplantation and allowing individuals ?nd families unpressured freedom of choice, said Janice Newman, vice president of patient services at the hospital. We want to make sure that the public knows we re not going to twist their arms on this kind of thing." Newman said. • People definitely have different feel- ings...some think it’s a wonderful thing to do and they are very comfortable with the fact that they would like to help somebody else with whatever part of their body they can. There are other people who feel their body is private and it's just somehow not right to transplant part of their body to somebody rise's body. "It’s a personal kind of thing that needs to be honored either way. and what we're trying to do is strike that balance and say yes we are here to facilitate people who want to give, but wc'rc also very respectful of people's wishes who do not want to give..." she said. The nursing shift supervisors at Pennock have been designated to request consent of donations when appropriate, if a death occurs at the hospital. These supervisors will clear the decision to make a request with the pa­ tient's physican. "All appropriate medical care will be given until death is certified.” she stressed. Also since Pennock docs not have a neurologist on staff, a neurologist will be consulted "when determination of brain death is needed. No re­ quests will be made until death has been declared." Newman said that no request will be made if it is known in advance that a person or the family did not desire to donate or when a per­ son is not an eligible donor. Because brain death is so complex to deter­ mine. Newman continued, "we feel, here at the hospital, that we would prefer not to cer­ tify bruin death for organ donation purposes with our medical staff. "We feel thf. we want the experts in neurology to make that determination. We feel that it's in the best interests of our patients to have that done even though the organ dona­ tion people say that brain death can be cer­ tified on certain criteria without a neurologist... We're uncomfortable with that we feel that docs leave people to have an insecure sense of the organ donation com­ ing before the care of the person." Because Pennock's doctors won’t be taking on the responsibility of certifying brain death for organ donation purposes, Newman said, "we really won't be doing much in the way of organ donation. We'll be doing utainly tissue donation because of that fact." She explained that tissues (eyes. skin. bone, etc.) can be taken up to 12 hours after death but that the blood has to be kept cirulating through organs (heart, liver, kidney, pan­ creas. etc.) in order for them to be transplanted. "The only time you can use those organs is in the case of brain death instead of true total death." Although the law doesn't force people to donate the organs or tissues of a loved one who has died. Newman calls the law a "big brother approach" because the government is Continued on page 9 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 20.1986 Legal Notices ® LAYAWAY NOW for... ® | Christmas! | 5 You’ll find shopping and selection S g K best when you shop early. M <1 HODGESOewelr1 V 6 122 w. state st. # Hastings. Ml 49058 24 HOUR. SAMUEL E. DORSEY HASTINGS. MICH. 20% OH tor SwUor Clttren. Monitoring Chonn.l 9 South Jefferson Street News 1. The “Great American Smokeout" is this Thursday, November 20. Make a resolution to stop smoking starting on this day. For help, stop at Bosley's for a free pamphlet on how to stop and a pack of gum. Bring us a new prescription for Nicorette gum from your doctor this week and we will give you $5.00 off the regular price. 2. The Klwanis Travel Series this Friday at Central Auditorium visits the Pacific Northwest. 7 p.m., tickets at the door. 3. World Championship Duck Calling Contest • November 24. Do your duck call at Bosley s this week and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. If a duck shows up, you get a $5.00 certificate. 4. The Hastings High School Drama Club presents “The Importance of Being Ear­ nest" at the High School Lecture Hall this Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Don't miss tills fine theatrical performance by some talented students. Tickets are available at the door. 5. One of Hastings' best known, most active and community minded businessman. Robert Blrke, has decided to retire. All ol us thank him for his 35 years of dedicated service to our town and wish him and his wife, Bonnie, the best of luck. Thanks, Bob. 6. Scott Joplin’s Birthday - November 24. Play two of Scott Joplin's tunes on a piano on South Jefferson Street this week and we will donate $50.00 to your favorite charity. (Limit 1.) 7. World Hello Day • November 21. The purpose of this day Is to say hello to ten people you don't know. Do so on South Jefferson Street this day and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate. 8. Mickey Mouse's Birthday - November 18. Visit Bosley's and sing the Mickey Mouse Club song the way Annette did and we will give you a $4.00 gift certificate. (Limit 2.) 9. Gettysburg Address Anniversary - Novem­ ber 19. Mother Goose Parade - November 23. Stop at Bosley's, stand on our soapbox and recite the Gettysburg Address, from mem­ ory, and we will give you a $4.00 gift certificate and a SJS souvenir mug. (Limit 2.) Recite a Mother Goose rhyme on our soapbox this week and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate. (All ages) 10. The County Seat on south Jefferson is now serving Sunday Brunch from 11 to 3 each Sunday and is It good. Bring the coupon from their ad this week and your second brunch is half-price. (Gift cem/*C4fM are limited to one pe pe'son per month and. unless otherwise staled, Jo rrj»e IB or ofdor) 4 AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. To celebrate Chester Gould's Birthday (November 20). Little Bucky is having a sale this week. The Buck has been compared to Dick Tracy in the way he always gets his price, which he then offers to you each week in our Reminder ad. 2. Visit our Sentiment Shop and browse thru our largest ever selection of Christmas Cards. We also have a large selection of American Greetings Boxed Christmas Cards at 30% Off. 3. Our Vitamin Department (Barry County's largest selection) now has Max-EPA fish oil capsules in stock from Nature's Bounty and Nature's Blend. 4. Pause, the Bosley Gift Shop, has hundreds of stuffed animals by Gund. Applause and Russ on sale for Christmas giving. 5. Cards, gift wrap. bows. tags, candles — we have it all at Bosley's this season. 6. Our Fragrance Aisle selection of scents for men and women is at its best. Shop now for Christmas or for yourself. 7. Bosley's is open until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 5:30 on Saturday to serve you.________________ STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 86-622 DO RONDA BENNER HURT. Sociol Security No. 381 -76-4620 Plaintiff, v». RICHARD HURT. Social Security No. Unknown Defendant. James H. Fisher (P-26437) Attorney for Plaintiff At a session ol said Court, held in the Circuit Court Cham­ bers in the City of Hostings. Michigan, this 7 day of Nov.. 1906 PRESENT: Honorable Richard M. Shuster. Circuit Judge. THIS MATTER having come before the Court pursuant to the motion of the Plaintiff, and the Court bemg otherwise duly Informed in the premises. NOW THEREFORE. IT IS ORDERED that RICHARD HURT. Defendant in the cause entitlted. RONDA BENNER HURT, versus. RICHARD HURT. Barry County Circuit Court Filo No. 86 622 DO in which Plaintiff seeks a Judgment of Divorce from Defendant, shall file on answer or take other oction per­ mitted by low or court rule on or before the 26th day of December. 1986. by filing on Answer or other appropriate pleading with the Barry County Circuit Court Clerk. Courthouse Hastings. Michigan. 49058. and that, should Defendant foil to take such action, a Default Judgment of Divorce will be entered against him. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this Order shall be published once each week lor three consecutive weeks in the Hastings Banner. RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Judge SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE < FISHER SOO Edward Street Middleville. Ml 49333 (I I -27) Man who ran from police sentenced to a year dot around downtown Hastings before r.nnll, being captured. ' He was wanted on suspicion of burglary and possessing stolen goods, and was charged with those offenses, along with resisting and Hastings resident David A. Woltjer has been sentenced to one year in the Barry Coun­ ty Jail for resisting arrest Aug. 21. ' Woltjer. 23. of 2245 Iroquois Trail. Was chased by several police officers and a police ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD Play being performed Friday and Saturday The classic 1395 comedy, "The Importance of Being Earnest” will cap­ ture the spotlight Friday and Saturdajnight at the Hasting High School Lec­ ture Hall with characters portrayed b the school's drama club. The curtain will rise at 8 p.m. when the play, ur*jr the direction of Mary Martha Melendy, will begin. Here, cast memberrSteve Laubaugh. right, and Todd Scheck rehearse a scene in their roles as "Algernon Moncrief" and “Lane" respec­ tively. Tickets can be obtained in advance from drama club members or at the door for $3 for adults and $2.50 for students. Use it for A.T.M. Banking in Michigan — the United States and Canada... Your NBH A.T.M. Banking Card now has expanded usage to almost everywhere you travel... The CIRRUS. 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Middleville, was sentenced to nine mon­ ths in jail and five years of probation for posession of cocaine on July 4. Brian L. Mayne. 17. of 5828 Cranston. Portage, was given three months in jail and two years of probation for the Sept. 3 theft of three bags of pop cans from a Blue Lagoon Road residence. David M. Busuncc. 17. of 103 E. High St.. Hastings, pleaded guilty to attempting to cash a forged check. He was denied a motion for youth offender status under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. He was sentenced to 30 days in the Barry County Jail and two years of probation. Gregory T. Mulder. 20. of 50 Mill St.. Saranac, was given 15 days in jail and 18 months of probation for larceny under $100. And Clifford E. Britton. 23. of 3175 W. Harrington. Delton, was ordered to enroll in a halfway house and serve an additional year of probation for a 1983 burglary conviction. Britton was found guilty of violating proba­ tion by failing to pay court-ordered fines and costs. Lake Odessa News: SYNOPSIS OF Rf GULAK MEETING NOVEMBERS. 1986 Four Board Members present. (Boulter absent.) Also 3 citizens present. Treasurer's report and Oct. 7 amended minutes approved. Correspondence read. Supervisor reported that Barry County Planning Commis­ sion approved Zoning Amend­ ment 86-5 and did not approve 86-6. . Decision mode to send news­ letter with tax bills this year. Bills to be paid read and ap­ proved. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested toby: Russell K. Stanton. Supervisor (11-20) obstructing a police officer. The burglary charges were dismissed when Woltjer pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of possessing stolen property. He was due to be sentenced on that charge as well as the resisting arrest charge on Wednesday, but the sentencing for possessing stolen goods was put off for six months. The delay in sentencing was requested by Wohjer’s attorney, who said Woltjer has a history of substance abuse and was undergo­ ing treatment for it at the Barry County Jail. "We think Mr. Woltjer should give himself some time to prove himself." attorney David Tripp said. Emerson E. Beck. 60. of 4777 Barber Rd.. Hastings, received five years of probation, with the first year in the Barry County Jail, for the July 4 sexual assault of an eight-year-old girl. Beck pleaded guilty earlier to second degree sexual conduct in exchange for the dropping of more serious sexual assault charges. He was ordered to attend mental health counseling, and advised that he is not to be in the company of anyone under the age of 18 without another adult present. Mark D. Hammond. 19. of 11925 Three Mile Rd.. Plainwell, received one year of probation for the Sept. 19 theft of a fourwheel motorcycle. Hammond ’as ordered to perform 100 hours of community service. He and co-defendant Todd V. Smith. 19. of West State at Broadway MEMBER FDIC all deposits insured UP TO $100,000.00 The Women's Fellowship of the First Congregational Church held their November meeting Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the church dining room. President Janet Thomas presided at the business meeting. Devotions were given by Betty Carey. Plans were finalized for the Fall Festival Luncheon and bake sale with craft items on Friday in the church dining room. Refreshments were served by Marjorie Erickson and Roberta Manley. The next meeting will be held Wednes­ day, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the church par­ sonage. with Mrs. Janilyn Smith as hostess. There will be a gift exchange and presents will be wrapped for the shut-ins. Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star held their 84th Installation on Friday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Officers installed were Grace Kenyon, wor­ thy matron; Willard Kenyon, worthy patron; Joan McCaul. associate matron; Clayton Boyce, associate patron; Letah Boyce, secretary; Marcia Raffler, treasurer; Beth Chamberlain, conductress; Muriel Pierce, associate conductress; Betty Logan, chaplin; George Fetterman, mar­ shal; Barbara Standage, organist; Joan Weygandt. Adah; Florence Fetterman, Ruth; Laruel Garlinger. Martha; Arlene Swift, clccta; Cccilc Pcrin, warder; and Ar­ thur Raffler, sentinel. The Installing Staff was Marge Gladding, installing officer, past matron; Marjorie Soderberg, installing marshal, past matron; and Wayne Glad­ ding. installing chaplin, past patron, all of Portland Chapter No. 285; Alice Miller, in­ stalling organist, past matron of Queen Esther Chapter No. 35, Ionia; Anna Rose Shindorf, installing solist, past matron, of Evergreen Chapter No. 334, Lyons; Rose Lane of Lake Odessa Chapter was at the guest book, reception by the past matrons and refreshments were served in the dining room by the officers following the installa­ tion ceremony. Evergreen Chapter No. 334, Lyons held their installation Saturday night. Refreshments followed in the dining room, after which the Masonic Lodge of Lyons held Awards Night. Attending from Lake Odessa Chapter were Grace and Willard Kenyon, Letah and Clayton Boyce, Florence and George Fetterman and Laurel Garlinger. The regular meeting was held Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Worthy Matron Grace Kenyon and Worthy Patron Willard Kenyon presided. The Worthy Matron thanked all who contributed to the successful turkey dinner. Plans were made for the December meeting. Refreshments were served by Grace and Willard in the dining room after the business meeting. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday. Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. This will be the Christmas pary with gift ex­ change. A grand committee member will be visiting. School of Instruction was held Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Temple. Margaret Martin, grand Martha from Cyclamen Chapter No. 94, of Lowell, was the instructor. Refreshments were served by the officers in the dining room following the meeting. The Lake Odessa Historical Society met on Nov. 6 with 34 present to hear Dr. Roger Rosentreter speak on the topic "We Are Coming, Father Abraham: Michigan In The Civil War". He gave his audience a good review of the setting when war was declared, the response with much en­ thusiasm but no funding for troops, camp conditions with 10 men dying from disease to every four who died in battle, the role of women in relief work, and the transfer of battle flags on July 4, 1866 to the state of Michigan. The society's sales are underway with commemorative plates for the centennial in a local store and the history books are being printed. The next meeting will be on Dec. 4 with Sarah Lee Howard-Fuller with her program "Women in Michigan History." Funeral services were held in Lansing on Nov. 8 for Waldo Richards. 81. whose son. Rev. Charles Richards, is pastor of Cental UM Church. Charge Conference will be held on Sun­ day. Nov. 23 at 11:45 a m. for Central UMC with Rev. Ronald Houk, district superinicndant presiding. Reservations for 17 local members of MARSP were made fro the Nov 20 lun­ cheon meeting at Palo. David Narcski. KN of the Carson City hospital was the schedul­ ed speaker, informing his audience of the many services now rendered for the com­ munities. The Ionia County membership now stands at 236 with 178 being former teachers. 16 administrators and the rest spread over the gamut of school related oc­ cupations including counselors, custodians, food services, librarians, nurses, office per­ sonnel and transportation workers. The next meeting will be in Lake Odessa in February. Neil and Barbara Watters (Peacock) of 47 Pleasant Ave., Dayton. Ohio arc proud to announce the birth of their first child. Courtney Elizabeth arrived on Oct. 30. She weighed 9 lbs. and 7 oz. Courtney's grandparents are Richard and Gayle Peacock of Lake Odessa. Dell Wat­ ters of Leslie and Lorena Watters. Pleasant Lake. Great grandparents arc Max and Vesta Renwick of Harrison and LaFcria. Texas. Reine Peacock. Lake Odessa. Arlyne Watters and Audrey Bartlett. A family gathering was held at the home of Nancy and Doug Hendrick Sunday to honor birthdays and anniversaries of the family. Attending were Linda and Arnold Erb, Dorothy Erb, Gordon and Wanda Erb. son Tyler, Kevin Erb, Anita and Lonnie Ackley her sons Nicholas and Nathan Mit­ chell and his son Lonnie Jr.. Deb Nchmcr. and Gerald and Fern Tischcr. The birthdays honored were Tyler for his third and a belated for Lonnie, Sr. Anniversaries were for Linda and Arnold and Gordon and Wan­ da. Refreshments included ice cream and cake. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin McCloud of Lake Odessa have announced the engagement of their daughter Sheri to Steven L. Klotz son of Jackie Feess of Sunfield and Keith Klotz. A 1985 graduate of Hope College. Sheri is employed through South Kent Mental Health as a social worker in Grand Rapids. Steven is a 1986 graduate of Lansing Community College and presently employed with Michigan National as an electronic data processing auditor in Lansing. The wedding is set for June 20, 1987. The Lake Odessa Lions presented a braille calendar and a Bible to a blind stu­ dent of Lake Odessa. Ricky VanSickle, 13-year-old son of Linda B. Burris of Lake Odessa. The youth is now a student in junior high school and had been attending a special school in Lansing and was glad to be back in Lakewood. He developed a cancerous tumor on the eye several years ago which caused him to lose his sight. Gene and Trudy Shade, Lctha Reese. Stacey Courtney and Karolyn Stalter of Clarksville and Ruth Peterman, Priscilla Keeler, Sue Messer and son Joey of Mulliken gathered at the home of Mildred Shade Wednesday to enjoy lunch together and to celebrate Trudy's birthday. Ice cream and a decorated birthday cake made by Sue were served as a dessert Trudy also celebrated her birthday Tues­ day evening as a supper guest of Sue and Steve Newcombe and family. Last was her celebration with her son Andy for his birth­ day too at their home. Others present were Gene Shade. Eric Shade. Marda Jarman and Royal Shelton. A birtnday dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Glasgow of Hastings for their grandsons Matt and Nickey Glasgow on Sunday. Nov. 9. Those attending were their father. Robert. Mr. and Mrs. Don Glasgow and Amy. grand parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Glasgow of Hastings. Reine Peacock of Lake Odessa. Jim, Joe and John Glasgow of Western Michigan University. Kalamazoo. Mariann Glasgow and Rob thomburgh of Hastings. Sisters Magdalena, Dominic Marie Margaret and Shiela of Wright, near Grand Rajnds Mr. and Mrs. Larry Winkler. Evan and Kyle of Hastings. A delicious dinner was served followed by birthday cake and ice cream. * <J*U^lrr was born ,o Mr and Mrs. Douglas Ohlich of Lake Odessa Nov. 9 at the Ionia County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 lbs. I oz. Gene and Trudy Shade and Verne and Beulah Brock were Sunday dmner guests of S Mn^ndJP^"y GouW Greenville. Mildred Shade was a dinner guest of Tom andI Sherrie Wacha and Jay of Sunfield last Sunday. Her Sunday visitors included Tom “d 5“roly" s'“lre' of Clarksville and Tom and Sherne Wacha of Sunfield . B“Chn'r °f n former revniem. was in town this week visiting her daughter. Ann. and family and friends. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Novembet 20,1986 — Page >: VIEWPOINT TK school board acts on building proposal by Kathleen J. Oreslk Members of the Thornapplc Kellogg Board of Education agreed to accept the Expansion Committee's recommendation to construct a 17 classroom school with needed physical education, cafeteria, library and office facilities, and to add eight classrooms to the present McFall building. The site for the new building has yet to be determined This action was taken during a special meeting Monday after the board reviewed the committee's recommended solutions to the overcrowding problem at the elementary levels. Members of the Expansion Committee, formed in July to study the overcrowding and come up with possible solutions, and elemen­ tary principals attended the meeting to answer the board's questions and provide additional insight. McFall Elementary Principal Bill Rich said there is a real need for a new elementary school building. "We have too many students now. We have 10 classrooms within the school, four portable classrooms and have a physical education classes, a reading room, special education classes, a lunch room and general assemblies held in the Middle School. And some third, fourth and fifth grade dassrooms arc ex­ ceeding the recommended student-teacher ratios." he said. "We’ve extended our lunch time from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and our fifth graders don't even cat lunch at McFall. "We've hud to double up two second grade and two kindergarten classes for physical education." he added. West Elementary Principal Tony McLain said. "Ideally, the clcmcntarics should house 350 to 400 students. We presently have 489 at West, some of whom enrolled last week, and 525 al McFall. Enrollment projections could bring that number up to 620 al each school by 1990. We’re already the two largest demontaries in the Kent Intermediate School District. "The construction of a new building would allow toe three clcmcntarics to house an equal number of students. "The need for a new building is already here, and has long since been here. It's something we have to reckon with." he added. Board members then discussed the commit­ tee's proposed K-I, 2-3 and 4-5 configura­ tion. respectively in each of the three elemen­ tary buildings, which committee members felt would provide more flexibility and do away with any rivalry that may exist between the two schools. Rich said. “I don't perceive any rivalry bet­ ween the schools. No member of the PSC (Parents Supporting Children) or teacher has ever discussed a rivalry problem. I don't know of any two schools that do inc same things. I don't view this as being a negative or a major problem. It's just a mere occurancc when you have two elementary buildings. "1 only want our school to compete with itself, to be better than it was the year before. Our two clcmcntarics do more for our kids than the others I’ve seen." he said. McLain agreed that rivalry is nonexistent between the two buildings. Two possible construction sites are propos­ ed for the new building, a 10 acre parcel behind McFall or a 40 acre parcel of land ad­ joining the high school property . Bill Rich felt construction at the 10 acre site behind McFall would add to the problem of the already crowded parking lots at the Mid­ dle School and al McFall, and fell the play ground areas would become crowded at recess time with the projected 1.300 students the three schools (McFall. Middle School and the new building) would house. "I believe that the more spread out the students are. the less the incidence of injury." he said. When asked if the construction of an elementary near the high school would pre­ sent problems of youngsters and teens interm­ ingling. school Superintendent Gerald Page said the schools would be too . far apart*for any mixing of the groups to occur. McLain said often times there is more disharmony among children closer in age. The board agreed that road access to the two sites should also be investigated. Committee Chairperson Jan Sicbsma said TK Schools arc fortunate to have two such possibilities w ithin a one mile radius of each other. She said many other neighbormg school districts have their schools scattered throughout the district. She said the Freeport building wasn t con­ sidered to accomodate the increasing number of enrollments since it is currently being rented out to the Barry County Menial Health Department. She said they arc remodeling the building, and that the four classrooms are too few and too small. Scibsma said the new building would eliminate overcrowding for at least the next five years. "We didn't dare project any further into the future since there is no way to safely or fairly accurately do so.” she said. "Construction of the new building, and the addition of eight classrooms to the McFall building, would enable us to do away with the portables at both buildings......... all of students at each of the three buildings would be housed within their individual buildings, she said. The board also discussed additional staffing requirements that the new building would create. Members agreed io have the Building and Grounds Committee look into the road access to the two sites and the existing traffic pro­ blem at the McFall and Middle School park­ ing lots. Page was instructed to contact several ar­ chitects for their resumes, fees, availability and cost estimates. Page agreed that architects were needed to yud.' traffic patterns for busing and to dctcrminewhich of the two sites was best suited for the construction. "‘Before we try to sell this idea to the public *e need some concrete estimates for the ex­ pansion and a limetabic in which to work," he said. Page said he hoped to have some estimates ready by the December board meeting. Tuesday morning Page had already con­ tacted three architects. He said he was contac­ ting firms that had experience and were large enough to do the job. “Most of the firms are charging 10 percent of the total cost. It's my guess the construction *ill cost anywhere from SI to $2 million, that's about S50.000 a classroom. We should have a good idea for the bonding election by March if we work within a timetable." he said. The Hastings school district is prepared in case any student or staff member should contract a communicable disease. The policy was adopted at the Board of Education meeting on Monday night at Northeastern School. If someone in the system should come down with AIDS, hepatitis or other communicable disease, a special panel will study all information related to the case before giving a recommendation to the superintendent, said Superintendent Carl Schoessel. The panel would be made up of three doctors - the practitioner treating the patient, a doctor representing the school board and one representing either the local or state health department. If the afflicted person is a student, other members on the panel would include the director of educational services, the principal and the student’s parents or guardians. If the person with the illness is a staff member, panel members would be the director of educational services, the director of operational services, the staff member s employee association representative and the staff member or his or her representative. Schoessel stressed that no student or staff member in the district has a communicable disease, but that like many schools in the state, Hastings school officials felt the need Was it right for President Reagan to ship military arms to Iran? Diana Huffman Eric Hoffman Do Vou think ft was right for President Reagan to brrak his o.n Executive Order h'shippingmilitary armslolran.evenif .1 the release of some hostages? Bryan Varney. Hastings -"He probably did the only thing he could do I guess ni.no Huffman. Delton - "He protably shSJun't have I don't know I think he s do- • ina the best he could do. All of us. it we had to’belherc to make that decision - it would be hard." Harold Heeter, Cloverdale - "I really w I think the President is doing the way he s been doing. What else .» he good me way wh wc , a president Congress - w they make those decisions for us." Pennock Hospital chooses correct approach Because of a new Michigan law. a complex ethical issue has fallen into the laps of local hospital administrators, who now are required to make people aware of the options to donate their own organs and tissue or those of their relatives at death. As you can see by reading the stories on page one, Pennock Hospital has made a good choice in taking a neutral approach to the law. Pennock is not going to ignore the law. but in keeping with the personal approach to medical care prevalent throughout the facility, the hospital staff is going to approach the question with sensitivity. Pennock’s policy is a recognition that the need of the family of a deceas­ ed person is as great as the need of a person awaiting a transplant. The local hospital people want to address the question of organ transplants in advance of a person's death and will be directing their efforts to educating the local community. As medical care becomes more advanced, the ethical and moral ques­ tions of the beginning and ending of life and the use of people's bodies after death become more difficult. Each person formulates a personal answer and our beliefs must be respected by institutions and government. The hospital staff is correct in saying that the new law is a bit like “Big Brother" dictating what must be done on a sensitive personal issue. If Hastings is to continue to maintain its local community atmosphere, the people and institutions must always consider the personal effects of new policies and laws. While continuing to adopt the best in new technology that we can afford, we must also maintain those parts of per­ sonal and community life that attract people to our town. Harold Heeter In other business: to develop a policy regarding communicable diseases before an actual case might occur. He said the panel, after reviewing all information regarding the case, would decide if the afflicted person should be allowed to attend or work at the school. The panel would present its recommendation to the The board approved the transfer of Steve Everett from a custodial position at Southeastern School to the maintanence department to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Keith Hurless. Janet Foley was appointed to leach mathematics for one hour at the high school, Connie Kames was assigned a junior high cheerleading coach and Ed von der Hoff was appointed to coach eighth grade boys basketball. The board approved the recommendation allowing members of the H?stings Education Association who have elected payroll deductions for their dues to pay in full for the 1986-1987 school year before Jan. 1, superintendent for approval. In any case, he said, the privacy of the individual would be protected. (to the Editor:) 1987. A $2,000,000 liability insurance contract will be awarded to the Crosby and Henry Insurance Agency for $4,287 unless the Coleman Insurance Agency in Hastings can arrange for the same coverage at r lower premium by Friday, Nov. 21. The board appointed Theodora Soya to the f Barry Intermediate School District Special Larry Flegal Barry Wittenkeller, Watervliet —"Maybe. It seems like he could have done something except for shipping weapons. 1 don't know what he could have done (though). Something a link more peaceful maybe." Eric Hoffman. Nashville —"It just depends on what he's shipping over there. If he's shipping arms, then he shouldn't have done it. He could have maybe talked his way through it. If worse came to worse, then it might have been acceptable.' Larry Flegal, Plainwell — "No. I don't. It's a policy they've had all these years (to not ship arms) and then they turn around and do it. It was a little sneaky. I’m in favor ol get­ ting the hostages back. There should be a way to get them back, but not the way he did it. disciplinary situation in which she was involved at Hastings High School on SepL Education Parent Advisory Committee replacing David Curtiss who moved out of the district The Hastings Athletic Boosters Club donated $2,011 as a gift toward the purchase of a softball pitching machine as well as other equipment and supplies for various high school athletic teams. The board designated the superintendent as a representative to receive and rule on two grievances submitted by the Hastings Custodial/Maintenance Association (MEA/NEA). The board denied the appeal of Henry and Cynthia Yarbrough on behalf of their daughter, Mclynda Thomas, in regard to a IL CORRECTION: In last week's Banner, then name and ad­ dress of the owner of the the 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo which caught fire while parked over a pile of leaves should have read Emma (Lucy) Birke of 178 East St.. Freeport. The cause of the fire was most likely from the exhaust system, rather than a catalytic converter. Reader ashamed of parent turnout Beekeeper predicts long, cold winter To the editor: This is Monday evening Nov. 10. 1986. I have just returned home from a “Parents Drug Awareness Program" held al the Hastings Junior High School. All 7th and 8th grade parents were invited. What a laugh! There were only 27 of us junior high parents there. I'm really not sure how many students there are at this school, but 1 do know the parent turnout should have definitely been a heck of a lol more than that. This program was set up to help us al) become more aware of substance abuse and to show us how our children are being helped to say "No" when approached by a “friend" to try something "new.” I’m truly ashamed at the poor turnout. Are there really that many blind parents here in the Hastings School District that believe that their children will never experience any problem of this kind. Wake up people. This stuff is all around us. Be prepared. Make yourselves aware. Do and listen to everything you can. Some day. sometime you'll wake up to find that your child is a "user." Don't take it for granted that nothing will touch your family. Il can and it may. Think about it. Arc you prepared to recognize any symptoms of substance abuse? Are you going to be prepared to assist your child when he or she doesn’t know how to say no and ends up in trouble? I would like to thank the Barry County Substance Abuse people and the school for this program. Please, don't give up these kind of programs. They arc needed. Thank You Sincerely Cheryl Swihart Teen years too late to teach responsibility Barry Wittenkeller — EDITORIAL: Hastings School Board adopts policy on communicable disease, appointments PUBLIC OPINION Bryan Varney Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community ___ To the editor: In the comments of last week s Hastings Banner: it was very good that those of the grandparent generation recognized that wc arc neglecting our children. The soul of a native is its homes, schools, and churches i iiese are guilty of poor voter participation. Russia destroys homes, schools, and churches in order to promote the slavery of Communism. If America doesn't watchout wc will be communists before wc know it. In the United States it is the habit to wait un­ til it is too late to take care of a problem. One cannot wait until the baby becomes a teen to teach it to become a productive citizen, It's too late now to teach and train him to become a strong responsible person. 1 feel sorry lor young people todax for they are caught in a trap made by homes, schools, and churches by the lack of these institutions setting examples lor them. The little boy or girl sometimes knows what life is about better than the adult. Cameron McIntyre LANSING, Mich. (AP) _ Queen bees in Oren Best’s hives stopped laying eggs early this fall and their colonies stocked mure honey than usual, which he says signals a tough winter and late spring. "I would predict, by the bees, that it's going to be a cold winter and spring's going to be late this year," said the Sunfield beekeeper, who has nearly 1,000 hives in Eaton, Ionia and Barry counties. Best said he doesn’t offer any guarantees and can't predict bow much snow will fall. But he said he remembers his bees behaving in a similar fashion in 1976 “and that was a pretty cold blast of winter." Dave Cokely, a meterologist with the National Weather Service at Lansing, said he wouldn't bet money on predictions based on bees, woolly worms, squirrels or dogs. “People still just don't have a grasp of the fact that we don't know,” he said. The National Weather Service's 90-day outlook through November called for above-normal temperatures and near-normal precipitation. Cokely advised people who want a long-range forecast to "look at an almanac." The Old Farmer’s 1987 Almanac says late fall and winter will be milder and drier than normal. Mid-November and late December will be colder than normal, and January and r „ „ . . ... <savs when his bees make more honey in their ne^ts rafher S^Ses above, a coid winter may be ahead. early February will be mild. Mid-February through March will bring frequent cold waves and snowstorms, the almanac says. __________ _____ (Banner photo) XBanner Sena form P S 3579 to P.O Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner. Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131. NO. 47 - Thursday. November 20.1986 Subscription Rates: St 1.00 per year In Barry County; 513 00 per year in adjoining counties, and 514 50 per year elsewhere. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must Include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 20,1986 Esther J. Sloothaak Celestia Mae McClelland Mrs. Ccleslia Mae McClelland. 99. 735 E. Grand St.. Hastings, died Saturday. Nov. 15. 1986 at Barry County Medical Facility. Funeral services were held 1:30 Tuesday, Nov. 18 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Ken­ neth W. Gamer officiated with burial in Wcxxiland Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church or American Cancer Society. Mrs. McClelland was bom September 21. 1887 in Woodland Township, the daughter of Isaac and Sarah (Flory) Good. She was raised in Woodland Township and attended the Eupe and Woodland schools. She received her teacher’s certificate from Kalamazoo Normal. She was married to Albert McClelland on December 25. 1907. They farmed in Maple Grove. Castleton Township and Barryville for many years She taught Irving School for a short time. They also owned and operated Morgan Grocery near Thomapplc Lake for five years. She later worked at Pennock Hospital for a few years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Hastings and the WCTU. Mrs. McClelland is survived by three sons. Galen and Ralph McClelland of Hastings. Kenneth McClelland of Bellevue; four daughters. Mrs. Elwood (Elizabeth) Klingman of Lake Odessa. Mrs. Robert (Edith) Watkins of Oakdale. CA. Mrs. Donald (Alberta) Gosch of Fulton. N.Y. and Mrs. Mildred Parker of Battle Creek; 25 grand­ children; 42 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Albert. July 10, 1974; two sons. Vcmard and Adron McClelland, one brother and one lister. Letah L McFadden LANSING - Letah L. McFadden. 88, formerly of Lansing died Wednesday. Nov. 12 at Ionia Manor. Services were held Friday. Nov. 14 at 3:15 p.m. al the family plot at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Lansing. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. » Margie Geale MIDDLEVILLE -‘Mrs. Margie Geale, 78. of Barlow Lake. Middleville, died Wednes­ day. November 12, 1986 at Cascade Care Center in Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held 1:30 Friday, November 14 al Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wcssman officiated. Burial was in Coman Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Barlow Lake Association. Mrs. Geale was bom September 8. 1908 in Montcalm County, the daughter of Fred and Florence (VanGilder) Tuttle. She was married to Alec C. Geale on June 25. 1951. She was employed for 22 years as cashier at Finger's Restaurant in Grand Rapids. She was a member of the Barlow Lake Association. Mrs. Geale is survived by her husband. Alec; one daughter Mrs. Bernard (Betty) Wilkowski of Marne; a son, Ben Bradford of White Cloud; one granddaughter; two great granddaughters and one great grandson. Dorothy M. Walker LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Dorothy M. Walker, 80, of Lake Odessa, died Saturday, Nov. 15. 1986 at Pennock Hospital from in­ juries sustained in a car/train accident. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 18 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. Ward Pierce officiated. Burial will be in Clinton Grove Cemetery in Mt. Clemens. Memorials may be made to Parkin­ son's Foundation. Mrs. Walker was bom October 23. 1906 in Woodland Township the daughter of Henry and Blanche (Guy) Hynes. She graduated from Woodland High School, Wayne State University and taught in elementary schools for many years, retiring in 1977. She was married to George Walker who preceded her in death in 1967. Mrs. Walker is survived by two sisters. Audrey Schulte of Estero. FL and Evelyn Hudecck of Owosso; two brothers. Dale Hynes of Estero, FL, John G. Hynes of Woodland; an aunt, Martha Smith of Lake Odessa, nieces, nephews and cousins. ^ATTEND SEMES] ’ HOPK UNITKO METHODIST CHURCH, ~ Hastings Area GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E Nrwth SI . MkKmI Anion, P«M« Phone MS 941« Sunday, Nov 23 - »45 Church School |all mnl. 1000 Family Worship AAI. Branch Merlins Thursday. Nov 20 I 00 Ruth Circle. 4 IS Children's Choir. 7W Choir Saturday. Nov 22 Conlirmallon 6 9:30 a m. HRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TO* W Green Street lUUmp Mach. 4W58 |*I6I 945-9574 David B Nelson Jr Pawa Sunday Noe 23 900 am. Childrens Chmr 9 30 am Sunday Shn.4 10 30 am Coffee Fellowship IO 30 a m Radan Broadcast WBCH 11 00 a m Wixvhap Where a the Kingdom’ Luke 17 20-23 640pm. Jr Hi and Sr. Hi Youth Fcllnwshipa Monday. Nov 24 7110 p in. Scouts Tuesday. Nov 25 ■ 6 30 p ni IlaiKlIrcll Choir Wednesday. Nov 26 2 101> in Cub Den. 7:30 p.m. Communily Thanksgiving Service at the Word of Ule Fellow «hip Saturday. Nov. 29. 1986. b 10 p.m "Hanging o( the Greens'" and linger food potluck FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Itaslinp Mnh Allan J. Wecmnk In tcrini MmrUcr Eileen Higher Dir Chris lean Ed Sunday. Nov 23 930 and 1140 Mawnang Worship u-rvxrs Nursery pro vslcd Bruadcasl 930 service over WBCH AM and FM 930 Church School I Uwn lor al' ages 1030 Coffee Hour in the Church Dining Room 1130 Children. Church S 30 Junax High Youth 1 elk-wsluj. meet at church 6 30 Senacw High Youth Felk-wshrp meet al the church Wednesday Nov 26. 9 30 WoaiK-ti « Awulrcin Board meeting in the Lounge 7 JU Chancel Choir practice Thursday Nov 27. Happy Thanksgiv ing’” Friday Nov 28, Church Office Chard ol ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Leon Pohl. Pastor Satur­ day Masa 4 30pm.; Sunday Masses 8a m and 11 a.m. confessions Saturday 4 00-4 X)pm M-37 South at M 79 Robert Mayo, pastor, phone IMS-4993 Robert Fuller, choir director Sunday schedule 9:30 Fellowship and Coffee. 9:55 Sunday School. 11:10 Morning Worship, 6 00pm Evening Worship. 7:00 p.m Youth Meeting Nursery lor all services. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. >09 B. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Garner, Pastor. Jamas H. Bar­ rett. Ami. to the pastor in youth. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:46 a.ra. Morn­ ing Wonhip 1140 a m. Bveaing Worship 6 pan. Wedneaday, Family Night. 6:30 AWANA Grades X thru I. 7.40 pox. Senior High Youth (Hooeamaa Kali). FIRST CHURCH OP GOD. 1330N Broad­ way. Rev David D Garrett Phone 94g-2229 Pnrvonagi. 945-3195 Church HASTINGS • Mrs. Esther J. Sloothaak. 65. of Hastings died Friday. Nov. 14. 1986 at Barry County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Sloothaak was bom on June 25. 1921 at Hastings the daughter of Elmer M. and Hazel L. (Coykendall) Strube!. She was rais­ ed in the Hastings area and graduated from Hastings High School in 1939. She married John Sloothaak on June 14. 1957. He preceded her in death. She was employed at A & P Store for 13 years m Hastings. She was a member of the Hastings Presbyterian Church. Surviving are one brother. Emerson Struble of Hastings; one sister. Mrs. Jack (Ruth) Schreiner of Nashville; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor. Graveside services were held 10 a.m. Tues.day. Nov. 18 at Dowling Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or the Presbyterian Church. Marguerite (Peg) Olds FLORIDA - Mrs. Marguerite (Peg) Violet Olds 83 passed away at her sons' home where she resided for the past year, on Friday. Nov. 14. 1986 following a lingering illness. She was bom March 1st. 1903 in Hastings. Michigan, the daughter of Fred Woods. She married Philip R. Potter and by this union had two children. Later divorced, she married William Olds who survives her. She taught music, art, and kindergarten many years in Richland and Kalamazoo, then retired from the Detroit school district. She was a very ac­ tive member in church. She is survived by her husband William Olds, daughter Margaret A. Hoag of Roanoke, Va.. son Philip W. Potter of Naples, Fla., six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Interment of cremains will be at Ocala cemetery, Fla. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Eugene G. Underwood DELTON - Eugene G. Underwood, 81, of 3060 Harrington Road, Big Cedar Lake, died early in Mercy Pavilion in Battle Creek. He was bom in Rhea County, Tenn., mov­ ing to Michigan in 1928. He was employed by the old Michigan Carton Co. from 1930 to 1968. He was a member of the Valley of Grand Rapids Scottish Rite, a life member of Bed­ ford Lodge 471 OES, and a former member of Bedford Lodge 207 F&AM. He was an Ar­ my veteran of World War II. and a life member of Disabled American Veterans and Fraternal Order of Eagles. Surviving are his wife, the former Lucile May Billick; brothers. Luther H. Underwood of Delton, James S. Underwood of Climax, James C., Harlan L. and Seaborn Under wood, all of Battle Creek, and Allen T. Underwood of Augusta; and sisters, Zctta L. Wolney, Minnie Nelson, Doris Rogers, and Elsie Green all of Battle Creek, Lucille Rynes of Chattanooga. Tenn., and Kate Perkinson of Dayton, Tenn. Services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Shrine Hospital in Lexington, Ky. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stale Road Pastor J.A Campbell Phone 945 2285 Sunday School 9:45 ajn.; Worship 11 am; Bvtnl'ig Service 7 pan.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 pm HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH 307 E Marshall Rev Steven Palm Pastor Sunday Morning Sunday Srimui 10 00 Morn.ng Worship Service 1140. Evening Smut 7JO. Prayer Meeting Wnlnevda, Night 7 JO HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Nashville Area CHURCH Ol- THE NAZARBNE. 1716 North Broadvray. Rev. James B. Leitzman Pastor. Sunday Irrvsces 9.45a_m Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Service; 640 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday. 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Trent and Children GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. i The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your Lite. Home. Business and Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hastings — Nashville REXFAB INCORPORATED •IHmMw NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS TRINITY GOSPBL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Naahvdle Sunday School 945 am ; Sunday Worship 1140 am.. Evening Service 640 p.m.; Bi­ ble Prayer. Wcdfaday 740 pm. ST, CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville, Father Leon Pohl, Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday Mam 6:30 p.m Sunday Mam 9:30 am. > COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOW UNG AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Mary Horn offxianng Country Chapel Church School 9 00 a m . worship 10 15 am Benfield Church School 1000 am Worah.p Service 11 30 OrangevilleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd two miles south of Gun Lake. Rev Dan Bowman. Pastor Len Harris. Sunday School Supt Sunday School. 9:45 a m ; Church Services 11 a m 6pm Wednes­ day - 7 p m Family Bible Institute lor 2 year olds through adults Nursery suited at all services Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore Cali 664 5187 lor free transportation in Cun Lake area Mmsienng Gods Word to Todays World - ST CYRIL A METHODIUS Gua Lake Father Walter Spillane Pastor Phone 792 2889 Saturday Masa 5 00 p m Sun day 9 00 a m OUmWr l.O I C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER Nov 17. I »«<, al Ba„v Coun,. MvJkal c ' Fac'luy. Pr,va,c am,|y dueled. Memonul eomribon.m, mu. be- ,„aJe io Barn Counlj Medieal Care Fui.l,,, “ Funeral rangements Here nude b> Home in Hastings Patrick Flynn GRAND RAPIDS - Mr. Patrick Michael Hynn. 30. of Grand Rapidx. formcrlv of Caledonia, died Sunday evening. Nov. 16 1986. Funeral services will he held 12 noon Thursday. Nov. 20. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia Burial will hj in Resur­ rection Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Arrangements were by Roetman Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to his daughter's education fund. Mr. Flynn was born September 25. 1956 in Los Angeles. CA. the son of Larry L and Shirley E. (Jeffus) Flynn. He uas raised in the Caledonia area graduating from Caledonia High School in 1975. He was married to Kathleen M. Olszewski Mr Fljnn was employed at Chemical Specialties in Dutton as a paint tinier for several years and part-time at Richard's East in Grand Rapids He was ac­ tive in many sports at Caledonia High School and was Grand Rapids Golden Gloves Cham­ pion for a couple years in the lightweight divi­ sion. He served for two years in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Flynn is survived by his wife. Kathleen; three week old daughter. Randi M. Flynn; his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Flynn of Alto; a brother Ryan Flynn of Alto, a sister, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie (Linda) Mendez of Kentwood; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Dowling Post Office damaged in accident A Hastings woman lost control of her car on M-37 in Dowling early Saturday morning, rammed into a utility pole and mailbox and sent the mailbox crashing into the Dowling Post Office. Barry County Sheriff's deputies report. Shelly A. Matthews. 27. of 2100 Maple Grove. Hastings, was arrested after the acci­ dent on charges of driving while under the in­ fluence of alcohol. Deputies said Matthews was southbound on M-37 at 1:58 a.m. when her car left the road, started to turn sideways, struck a Consumers Power pole, splintering it severely, and then spun around the pole and hit a mail drop box. The mailbox was propelled into the front of the Dowling Post Office, where ii broke out a window, separated some of the block work, and continued on another 49 feet before com­ ing to a rest. Matthews walked away from the crash, even though she did not have a seatbelt on. but was admitted to Pennock Hospital for observation. Police arrested her at the hospital on the drunk driving charges. 1952 N. Broodwoy • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Middleville Area ST AUGUSTINE Middleville l.ilh-r Walther Spillane Pastor Phone 792 288 Sunday .Mass 11 00 a m 1 ALTO - Reed T. Cooper. 84. 6329 Whitneyville Rd., Alto died Thursday. Nov. 13, 1986. Funeral services were held Satur­ day, Nov. 15 at Roetman Funeral Chapel in Caledonia. Burial was at Whitneyville Cemetery. Mr. Cooper is survived by his wife, Beatrice I. Cooper; his children. Ruby and Joseph House of Grandville, Dorothy and Donald Brearley of Baldwin, Arlene and John Tudor of Kentwood, Sarah and Amos Brearley of Caledonia, Marlene and Tom Pur­ dy of Caledonia, Ray and Arlene Cooper of Grand Rapids, Roger and Pat Cooper of Caledonia, Donna and George Hamilton of Wyoming. Helen and Charles Hobbs of Har­ rison. Rolland and Beverly Clark of Alto. David and Loralyn Clark of Alto and Mary and Eugene Feedback of Alto and many grandchildren and great-granchildren. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Campground Rd , 8 mi S. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday Sdsool at 10 a m Wor­ ship 11 am Evening Service al 7 p m Youth meet Sunday 6 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 pm Flu Clinic set Flu clinics will be held on Thursday. Nov. 20 and Tuesday. Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Barry Ealon District Health Department. Vaccines for the (rivalcnt types A and B (Ann Arbor. Mississippi and Chile) and the monovalent type A (Taiwan) will be available. It is recommended that the vaccines be given to persons over 65 years old and those who have chronic disease, respiratory problems or who have been specifically advised by their physician. The cost will be S3 per vaccine. the Barry Ealon District Health Department is located at HOW. Center Sl. Hastings. Northland Optical Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled Frames Repaired or Replaced Prescription Sunglasses - Safety Gia”'5 Aik Abo.< oar CMldna’, Fraw, WarrwC Conlact Lem Snppti,, Monday 8:X a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tue#.-Fri. 8:3C a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 1510 North Broadway — Hastings — "PraKrlptions" -110 5. Jeilarson ■ 945-3429 P0C«* Si- 79. Ot 5220 N?vMi"7 Bixk '’'ll1™ Reed T. Cooper BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Minister Clay Roaa. Phone 948-4145 residence. 945-2938 church Sunday Services 10 848.: BINc Study II a.m.. Evening Services 6 pan.; Wednesday Evening R4M< Study 7 p.m. Dowling Area ” Carl O. Bowman , D,ELT<!?]' Sir! ° 945-3906 Thieves carry off guns, VCR from Delton home Burglars struck an East Shore Drive residence Sunday. Barr) County Sheriffs deputies report, carrying off S7(X) worth ol guns and electronic equipment. The burglary occurred sometime between 5:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.. deputies said. Taken was a VCR and seven tapes, a radio and cassette player, and four guns. A neighbor told police he saw a blue vehicle parked al the residence, which belongs to Sharon Wentworth of Delton, at around 11 a.m. and saw the front door of the residence standing open. Police arc investigating a possible suspect in the case. Muhiga.. I :.w L....I tlu lldst.ngs Team are investigating the weekend theft of a Chevy El Camino from Leckrouc Auto Body on Bedford Road in Hastings. The car was discovered missing Nov. 10, slate police said. Il had been stolen sometime between Fridas night and Monday morning. Nov. 7-10 ' After taking the stolen car report, state police discovered that the car had been involv­ ed in an minor accident on Nov. 8. and the vehicle had been abandoned. Barry County Sheriffs deputies had im­ pounded the vehicle, which was returned to the body shop. The car had sustained a minor amount of damage in the accident, police said. Lake Odessa woman dies after car-train accident by Shelly Suber An elderly Lake Odessa woman died at Pennock Hospital Saturday after the car she was driving was struck by a train at about 5:12 p.m. in the village. Lake Odessa Police Chief Glenn Desgrangcs said Dorothy Walker. 80. of 1059 Emerson, was traveling north on Fourth Avenue in Lake Odessa when her car stopped Legal Notice SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD NOVEMBER 12. 1986 Adopted resolution outhorizing submission of Michigan Equity Program application lor Bernard Historical Society. Accepted and supported petition for the reduction of the speed limit to 35 MPH on the North side of Delton Rood from the east end of the Prairieville Heights Plot to the Parker/ Delton Rd. intersection. Approved to request the Rood Commission to erect "35 MPH speed limit ahead" sign al the east end of Prairieville Heights Platon Delton Rd. Denied zoning change from R-2 to P-2 of Lots 13. 14. 15. & 16 of Hyde Away Resort. Authorized votes cost for Dir­ ectors of the Municipal Liability 8 Property Pool. Authorized additional legal services to handle traffic coses from Attorney McPhillips of Dimmers & McFnillips. Adopted resolution regarding the DNR agreement for the ex­ pansion project al the Gull Lake Pork. (Approving forms of the agreement) Authorized execution of the Professional Service agreement with Wilkins & Wheaton En­ gineering Co. for the Gull Lake expansion project. Adopted Ordinance No. 49 • Amendment to the Rote and AAondatory Connection Ordi­ nance of the Gull Lake Sewer System. Approved appointments of Wm. Pegg & Gerald Luedecking as volunteer part time patrol­ men. Accepted resignation of volun­ teer port time patrolmen Doyle Little and David Bloch. Authorized renewal of the Municipal Liability and Proper­ ty Pool policy. Approved appointment of Jaffrey Rogers os a probationary member to the Pine Lake Dept. Approved the apjiolntment ol Doug Fenwick os a lull member to the Pine Lake Fire Dept. Ratified expenses totaling 680.00. Approved the payment of out­ standing bills totaling S16.381.40. Janette Arnold. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck (11-20) on the railroad tracks. Desgrangcs speculated the car had stalled and she was attempting to restart it when the train collided with the vehicle. He said the engineer of the Toledo Extra freight train, pulling 135 cars, applied the brakes but was unable to avoid hitting Walker’s vehicle. "The train stopped within 15 car lengths.” from when the engineer applied the brakes Desgrangcs said. He said the lights were in working order and the train had sounded its whistle as it entered the village. Walker's car Hipped onto its side upon im­ pact. but Desgrangcs said Walker appeared to be all right when she told him her name. The Lake Odessa Ambulance transported Walker to Pennock Hospital in Hastings where she later died of multiple internal injuries. The Lake Odessa Fire Department was also called to the scene. & GOOD SPIRITS Corner of South Jefferson and Court Street Hastings, Michigan Make your Holiday Party Reservations Now Reminder: Counts Seat Gift Certificates Make Good Gifts MENU AVAILABLE - HOURS DINING: Monday ihrnufh Saturday 11.00 «.m. tn 10:00 p.m. LOUNGE: Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. Io 2.00 a.m. * SUNDAY BRUNCH 11XXFX-00 * Reservations Appreciated Phone — 948-9291 Join with us in Celebrating the Good Life at the of the Hastings Branch of FIRST AFFILIATED SECURITIES Friday, November 21, 1986 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. 118 E. Court St. Hastings, Ml 945-9807 - STOCKS • BONDS • MUTUAL FUNDS TAX FREE BONDS ■MARY LOU GRAY-» �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 20,1986 - Page 5 eu/5 Hospital official receives CM PA certification Meads to celebrate 35th wedding anniversary An open house to celebrate the 35th wed­ ding anniversary of Raymond and Martha Mead of Hastings will be given by their children Mrs. Tina Bradford. Gordon Mead and Brenda Mead on Saturday. Nov. 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Hastings Elk. Club. Family and friends are invited. The couple request no gifts, just friendship. Co vey-Blankenship exchange wedding vows Melisa Covey and Donald Blankenship were united in marriage on Oct. 11 at First United Methodist Church in Hastings, where Rev. Glen Wagner performed the double­ ring. candlelight ceremony. Melisa is the daughter of William and Mary Lue Davis of Hastings. Donald is the son of Bruce and Jackie Blankenship of Grand Rapids. Maid of honor was Beth Dahlman. Bridesmaids were Marilyn White and Renee Daniels. Shannon Bennett was the flowergirl. Best man was Lannie Blankenship, brother of the groom and groomsmen were Jerry Cline and John Cross. Michael Bennett was the ringbcarcr. Ushers were Lannie Blanken­ ship and David Covey. Attending from Kentucky were the bride's grandparents Clifford and Bonnie Davis, two aunts an uncle and a cousin. Also attending were the bride’s grandparents Vem and Thelma Fogel from Hastings. Attending from Grand Rapids were the bride’s great aunt and uncle Viola and Ber­ nard Steffes along with four cousins. The groom’s grandparents Warren and Francis Hatfield of Hastings were also in attendance. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father in a dress of white summer taffeta, chantilly and silk venise lace with a sheer yoke and high wedding band collar The sleeves were long and fitted with puffed shoulders, shadow patches and bows. Her bodice had a "V” waistline flowing into a full cathedral train with bows going down the hack with silk venise lace to a skirt edge trim­ med in chantilly lace. The bride's headpiece was a Bandeau crown of silk venise lace trimmed with se­ quins and pcarh with a fingertip veil edged in pearls. The bride’s attendants wore dresses of or­ chid summer satin with Schifflc embroidery, a wedding hand neckline with sheer yoke and satin bertha. The dresses had u natural waistline with a A-line skirt and a sweep train with bows and bustle back. The girls wore picture hats of orchid straw with malinc veil on back and around crown. The flowergiri wore a layered dress of white lace with a hoop skirt. The groomsmen, ushers and ringbcarcr wore full gray tuxedos with lavender tic and cummerbun. rhe bride’s mother wore an empire dress with flared skirt of orchid sclesta with an oval neck with lace capeht of tablecloth wedgewood lace discending to a deep “V” in hack. The groom’s mother wore a blue jersey dress with scoop neck and puffed sleeves. I'he newlywed couple went on a short honeymoon before returning home to Hastings. Steams celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Heikkilas to observe 40th wedding anniversary ..Mr„ and Mrs. Henry Heikkila of MidaJeville recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. 'P’c.v celebrated with their children. Mr. and Mrs. George (Pam Cronk) Heikkila. Mr and Mrs. Mark Heikkila. Mr. and Mrs. Mike (Lois) Husebx. Mr and Mrs. David (Beth) Brown. Faith Heikkila and Richard Heikkila. Male quartet coming to Lake Odessa area Leon and Betty Stearns of Lake Odessa celebrated an early golden wedding anniver­ sary Oct. 18 with a family dinner party at the Heritage House Restaurant in Chesaning. The celebration was hosted by their daughters Mrs. Howard (Pat) Allan of Azark. Arkansas, Mrs. Roger (Peg) Feeman of St. Johns and Mrs. Amal (Sue) Schnicke of Kentwood and their families. They have six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. and Mrs. Steams have left for their winter home in Texas where they will observe the actual anniversary date of Nov. 28. They would enjoy hearing from their friends at Siesta Village No. 255. 149 Palmetto. Wes land. Texas 78596. DeGroot-Rigelman announce engagement The Reverend and Mrs. Lester DeGroot arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lynn Annette to Mark A. Rigelmtn. Lynn is an 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is currently employed at the Hastings Savings and Loan. Mark is a 1979 graduate of Camden Fron­ tier High School and is currently employed at Friskney Farms. The couple will be married December 6. 1986. Bliss Retirees meet today The E.W. Bliss Retirees 414 will hold their monthly meeting and potluck on Thursday. Nov. 20. at the UAW Hall. This will be the Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey and coffee-will be furnished. Please bring a dish to pass and table service. “Image”, a male quartet representing Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary. Winona Lake. Ind., will present a service of sacred music and drama on Friday. Nov. 21. at the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church on Vedder Road between Nash and Darby at 7 p.m. (west of Lake Odessa, south of Clarksville, one mile south of M-50). They will also sing at the 10 and 11 a.m. services on Sunday. Nov. 23. The public is welcome to all services. The group, comprised of students, faculty, and alumni of Grace College, is traveling throughout the United States during the 50th anniversary celebration of the founding of Grace Schools. Grace College is an accredited four-ycar Christian, co-educational college of the arts and sciences and is located in Winona Lake, Ind. Grace Theological Seminary, a conser­ vative graduate school of theology, shares its campus. Both schools arc affiliated with the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches with a combined enrollment of over 1150 students from many denominations and nondenominational churches throughout the United Stales and many foreign countries. According to Pastor Bill Stevens, the public is cordially invited to attend this service of praise and worship. Duane Miller, controller at Pennock Hospital, has suc­ cessfully passed the C.M.P.A. (Certified Manager of Patient Accounts) profes­ sional examination. The ex­ amination is designed to test excellence in the area of hospital finance and patient accounts management, and candidates must demonstrate a significant level of experience and education. Miller has been the Con­ troller at Pennock Hospital since April. He and his wife. Sherry, and children Christopher 8. and Jennifer 4. live at 325 Colfax St. in Hastings. Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce FIFTEENTH ANNUAL fle Holiday Ball >775 ^ SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 6, 1986 ’ Hastings Country Club 1 / From 9 P.M. to 1 A.M. ;<U Dance to the music of ECHO (5O’s & 60’s) p, > 1 • SEMI-FORMAL CASH BAR ONLY *7.50perptnan Bnr; jouf o»n nc»jdoeu»’e ProcttOi to light A light • Oonitmt Accepted Tickets available at Hastings Chamber, at the Reminder and some downtown locations. Local Marriage Licenses Scott Tcbo. 22. Hastings and Paula Huey. 21. Hastings. Timothy Chaney. 25. Delton and Norma Snyder. 19. Hastings. David Wayne White. 29. Baltic Creek and Karen L. Benson. 33. Dowling. Mark Rigelman. 25. Camden. Mi. and Lynn DeGroot, 21. Nashville. Dick Leonard. 39. Hastings and Georgia Ellis. 35. Hastings. John Klein. 29. Hastings and Tabitha Reed. 18. Hastings. Rodney Thomas. 33. Hastings and Vicki Tallent, 30. Hastings. Kevin McKcough. 34. Mid­ dleville and Kelly Mogg. 21. Hastings. & GOOD SPIRITS Hnatings, Michigan SUNDAYBRUNCH -11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • ADULTS...*9.95 Special prices for senior citizens & children For Reservations — 948-9291 TH/S HTEKSSPPC/At' ^CUP and save’’ .. »irt ffch AD— Get Second for. • Valid Nov. 23 Vi-Price!. HOLIDAY SPECIAL Hill-Pesch announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hill of Hastings arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Tracy, to Joseph E. Pesch. son of Mr. and Mrs. Loscph P. Pesch of Lansing and Mrs. Nancy Miller of Arizona. Tracy is a 1984 graduate of Hastings and at­ tended Kellogg Community College now at­ tends Wrights school of cosmetology. She is employed by the Y-Center of Battle Creek. Joe is a 1983 graduate of Pennfield High School and attended Kellogg Community Col­ lege and is employed by American Fibril of Battle Creek. An September 1987 wedding is being planned. BOffSDKMI NOSHIM MC SAVE $1.00 TheRj^t Prescription 79H647 ROBERT KL>« How would you like to be THIN FOR CHRISTMAS? Lose 17 to 25-lbs in 6 weeks! Give the first gift of the Holiday Season to yourself. If your figure could stand some thinning before the seasons socializing begins, it's time to call Diet Center. You will lose approximately 17-25 pounds before Christmas, but more im­ portantly you will experience less stress and more energy dur­ ing this very demanding time of the year. You’D gain 'he con­ trol you need to enjoy holidays while making reasonable food choices and you’D love feeling and looking thin and healthy. .,^iyg-™ELOs^ < DIET A CENTER CokeJCoke, SB Tbb COUPON EXPIRES 12/14/86 Stop in for a FREE no obligation consultation. 1615 South Bedford Rd. M-37 (NEXT TO CAPPON OIL) Hastings, Michigan 49058 County Seat OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL.,.685-6881 ° Hour.: Monday thru Friday 7 a.n>. to 6 p.n>.; Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon DIET CENTER ENTREES now serving Save 51.00 on the purchase of two 1/2-liter B-packs, or three 2-liter bot­ tles. or two 6-packs of cans, or one 12-pack of cans of Coca-Cola classic. Coke or diet Coke (regular or caffeine free), cherry Coke, diet cherry Coke. TAB. Sprite, diet Sprite. Fresca. Mello Yello. or Minute Maid citrus sodas 116014R �Page 6- The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 20.1986 this crazy pattern. It is as annoying to me as it is to others. 1 need help. — ANTlSEp. TIC AND SICK OF IT DEAR ANTI: Don't despair. A problem identified is a problem half solved. You arc suffering from a form of mental illness call­ ed mysophobia. You need to find out why you feel so inadequate that you must com­ pensate by knocking yourself out to prove that you are simply marvelous at something — in this case, chasing dirt. There are no medals for women like you. I urge you to get into counseling and com quer this obsessive-compulsive behavior that is taking over your life. Ann Landers Get it in writing Compulsive cleanliness a disorder Dear Ann lenders: Is there a medical name for a disorder that causes a person to be unduly concerned with germs and cleanliness? If there is I have it. I am obsessed with cleaning and talk about it all the time. 1 rinse my glasses and cups before I use them even though they have been washed with soap before I put them in the dishwater. I always use the sanitize cycle. I clean the homes of relatives and friends when I am a guest even though I’ve been told not to do it because it makes them un­ comfortable. 1 just can’t help myself. Ann. Everything around me must be in perfect order. I imagine I have every symptom of every disease I hear about and worry constantly about being contaiminated by unclean per­ sons in public places. I could go on and on about my strange behavior, but I think you get the picture. I can't admit these things to anyone but I know they are true. Also. I am extremely convincing when I tell my doctors I have the symptoms I’ve heard on TV. I know he must think I am some kind of nut. Every week it’s something else. Please let me know what I can do to break Dear Ann Landers: When 1 read y0Ur column about the brothers who worked for their father in a family business, with the understanding that it would be theirs in the future, it rekindled the bitter resentment I felt in my heart after the unfortunate death of my father. I am one of those sons who was told repeatedly by my father. "What I’m work­ ing so hard to build is going to be yours someday. Learn all you can and work your head off so when the time comes you’ll be able to carry on." Dad kept that carrot in front of me for many years to keep me from accepting other opportunities. I trusted him and it was a big mistake. I am 50 year> old. Dad pasMM Naw beginning for prostitutes Dear Ann Landers: I am an ex-prostitute who walked the streets of Portland. Ore., for two years. During that time 1 had several frightening experiences. I worked for a pimp who abused me. I was arrested and jailed, robbed by customers and raped by a man I refused to accommodate because he looked crazy and violent. ANOTHER BIC CUT IN PRICES! ON MANY ITEMS — ALL DEPARTMENTS MEN’S - WOMEN’S - CHILDREN’S - THE FINAL WIND-UP — Beginning Wednesday Morning During Our Coing Out-of-Business Sale BIRKE'S SHOE STORE Fine Quality Men's — women's — Children's — Family Shoes — LOCATED AT — 114 WEST STATE DOWNTOWN HASTINGS, MICHIGAN AFTER 35 YEARS — CLOSING OUR STORE IN A GREAT $300,000 GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE GOB LICENSE NO 37 we have marked down many items in all departments Don't miss it! lwo '■> m* modKr She decided io run (he busmen I chased rhe carrot for 30 years and got is hacked vs uh the stick when my father s will was read All I ran do now. after 32 years of dedical tion and hard work, is start over. My advice to children involved in family businesses is to ignore promises. Tell sour father you trust him but you want everything in writing. If you can-, . leave. - TOO LATE SMART (NY J ’ DEAR T.L.S.: If all the men who wrote to relate the same story were laid end to end they'd reach from Maine to California. (Are you listening, students?) Unless your father is w illing to relinquish some of his authority after you've been around for 10 years, it's safe to assume he intends to remain in the driver's seal until senility sets in. Face the facts and act accordingly. Down Co Prices — Away Co Profits! Prices slashed again on most Items throughout our store. In every department, men’s, women’s and children’s. We must sell out all stock and vacate as soon as possible! Now save up to 70% Off our entire stock by such famous names as: Nike. Kangaroo, NCA, Blazers, Converse. Alroblck, Monroe, Sportees, Park Avenue, Maine Woods, Revelations. Calico, Dexter. Redwing, Weyenberg, Morgan Quinn, Servus, Sorel, LaCross, Gorilla. Newville, Falcons, Acme, Dingo, Ripon, Burlington, Balston, Alaska Knit. Rockford, and many others. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to save on shoes for the entire family — now even further bargains for the final wind-up, beginning Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. SHELVING — STORE AND OFFICE FIXTURES FOR SALE! I know what’s it’s like to be alone and afraid. I was afraid of m\ pimp, the police and the weirdo customers, and terrified that my family might find out what 1 was doing for a living. I was also afraid I would be stuck in that rotten rut forever because I didn't know how to get out. A new judge changed my life. After my last arrest he ordered me to get into a pro­ gram called Our New Beginnings This pro­ gram helps women escape from a life of crime, prostitution and drugs. Through counseling, guidance and love, wc are able to help ourselves. I know you reach all kinds of people. The girls I worked with read your column every day. They need to know they aren't trapped forever, that help is available, and they CAN have a belter life if they want one. I consider myself the luckiest girl in the world to have gotten out of a business that would surely have landed me in a mental hospital or Death Row for murder. Or some john would have killed me. I urge all women who arc where 1 was a few years ago to contact Our New Beginn­ ings. 1814 N.W. Hoyt. Portland. Orc. 97209 - SIGN ME FREE AT LAST. DEAR FREE AT LAST: Here is your letter and my heartfelt thanks for writing it. 1 have received many letters from pro­ stitutes who say they want desperately to get out of the business but are scared to death of their pimpos and afraid of being penniless. Your letter gives them a plan of action — a place to go where they will be protected from harm and given emotional support, newcomers can get courage and hope from the women who know the ropes and are liv­ ing proof that there can be a decent life after prostitution. I urge every hooker who is reading this column to contact this group at once. You have nothing t<» lose hut your chains. Dog gone and bills to pay Dear Ann Landers: My husband is a veterinarian. I work as his office manager. Today he received payment from a client whose dog had died of heart failure before surgery. Attached was a letter accusing him of being cold-hearted and money-hungry for requesting payment on services per­ formed on a dead animal. That dog died from causes beyond anyone's control. He could not have been saved. I understand the owner's grief and the need to blame someone. But I wonder how many physicians get such letters. Earlier this week a woman's cat died. She was an old cat and had too many medical problems to go into here. The woman phon­ ed yesterday to say. "Don't send me a bill. I'll be damned if I'm going to pay for a cat 1 didn't get back." Bang went the receiver in my car. Not all people are like that, thank heavens, but enough arc so that sometimes I wish my husband were in another line of work. - FED UP IN FORT WAYNE. DEAR F.W.: I’m sure most people believe the veterinarian did his or her best, where the animal lives or dies, and that he should be paid. Don't let a few lemons sour you on the human race. Is alcoholism ruining your life? Know the danger signals and what to do. Read rhe booklet. "Alcoholism — Hope and Help, " by Ann Landers. Enclose 50 cents with vour request and a long, stamped, self-addressed envelope to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11995. Chicago. Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE Woodland News Kenneth and Betty McCurdy returned last week from a trip to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary and her birthday. They spent 16 days in Hawaii and spent some time on each of the four main islands. They were honored at dinner on each island for their anniversary and her birthday, both of which were Nov. 1. They flew direct to Hawaii from Chicago. Betty said that the plane on which they returned held 500 peo­ ple and every seat was filled. After the McCurdy's returned from Hawaii, a family celebration of their an­ niversary and her birthday was held at the home of Chuck and Mary Fuller in Hastings. Those who enjoyed the dinner party on Nov. 12 in addition to the Fullers and the McCurdy’s were Flora and Lester Reynolds, Bob and Vivian Reynolds of Grand Rapids, Kathy Fuller and Eddie Wright and Debbie Potter, the McCurdy’s granddaughter who now lives in Tacoma. Wash., and her daughter, Alicia, six mon­ ths old. Josh Fredricks, the Manhattan Beach. Calif, attorney who owns a farm near Woodland, came to spend a few days on the farm and gel in some deer hunting last week. He told his Woodland friends and neighbors that soon after he relumed to California in August, he received a call from California Governor Duckmejian ask­ ing him if he would accept an appointment as judge of the South Bay Municipal Court. While judge of this court. Josh hears civil cases under S25.000, all misdemeanors and felony preliminary hearing for the area. He was appointed to serve the remainder of an unexpired term. At the end of the term, he will stand election if he wishes to keep the position. Woodland Lions Club met Tuesday evening. Dinner was served by the Woodland Townehousc staff to the 18 members and guests. Ed Buikcma of the Michigan State Police showed a VCR tape of the water damage caused in northern Michigan by floods this spring. Woodland Women’s Study Club met by Catharine Lucas Tuesday afternoon at the Woodland Lions Club Den. Guests were Denise Daniels and Julie Sheldon Edger of Hastings. Mrs. Edger is a fine book dealer. She talked about what makes a book valuable, whai is an "old" book and what is not and a new antiquarian book show to be held in Lansing next spring. In the United States, any book printed before 1850 is considered an "old" book, and anything printed after 1900 is con­ sidered a modem book. In England a book must have been printed before 1750 to be considered old. Four things make a book valuable. First, someone must want that book enough to pay for it. Second, the condition affects the price and book dealers break books into four categories of condition — mint, fine, good and poor. Fine books are collectable, and Mrs. Edger feels that there are no mint books of the proper age to be collectable. In 13 years of dealing in collectable books, she has never seen one. Third, the edition of a book can depend upon the illustrator, the quality of the book's binding or cover or several other variables. Fourth, the book’s scarcity great­ ly affects its collectability and its price. Some members of the club brought books for Mrs. Edger to appraise or evaluate. Refreshments were served by Anne Othmer and a short business meeting was conducted by club president, Edna Crothers. Kilpatrick Missionary dinner was held last week on Wednesday. Turkey loaf and dressing with traditional Thanksgiving trim­ mings including cranberry sauce and pecan and mince pie was enjoyed by 24 people. The tables were decorated with tiny replicas of wooden buildings including churches, schools, stores, bams and houses made and painted by Bonnine Norton. Mr. and Mrs. Max King and her sister, Drousilla Halsey of Charlotte, recently flew to Louisiana for the funeral of her mother. Ollie Perry of Forresthill. Services were Continued to page 6 Latitude Adjustment. Daily routine got you down? Had it up to here with gray skies, snow blowers and wind chill factors? Sounds like a little ■latitude adjustment’ is in order. Let AAA Travel Agency arrange a special trip to your favorite place m the sun We could change your whole attitude toward winter NCL Caribbean Cruises from $895. Ships’ registry: Norway. Waikiki 7 nights from $559 through Dec. 17,1986. 1987 prices from $639. Grand Cayman Island 7 nights from $599. Dec. 19 through Apr. 17 departures. Prices. based on Detroit departures, include air fere and accommodations, per person, based on double occupancy. @) TRAVEL Mtcb-wr, agency Hastings AAA Branch - 214 N. Jefferson • 945-9506 �The Hastings Banner- Thursday. November 20,1986- Page 7 From Time to Time... Legal Notice by...Esther Walton SYNOPSIS OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD 50 Years Ago Do you remember when (he former presi­ dent of the United States visited Hastings? Sometimes progress is not seen, people don’t realize how much is made unless they look back. Other times significant events happen and arc forgotten. Other things are engraved indelibly on their memory. This week’s col­ umn highlights the local news in The Banner fifty years ago. Al the first of the year, the County tax­ payers'were considering a vote to buy, own and operate the Abstract Office, which, up to that time, was a private concern. The county supervisors were also disturbed over medical bills of $26,000 submitted to them. They felt the cost was too high. This was near the end of the depression, but the County Board of Supervisors spent $54,677 for relief aid, which included $25 for steriliza­ tion. transportation to hospitals outside of Barry County, tuberculosis cases: and various costs incurred in hospitals by people unable to pay. Chet Hodges was chosen to head the retail division of the Commercial Club which later became the Chamber of Commerce. The City Council considered providing city playgrounds for the children. The County farmers were selling their marginal farms to the National Park Service, thus becoming engaged in a rural resettlement program. The National Park Service subse­ quently turned the land over to the state and the area became known as the Yankee Springs Recreation and Game area. Carvcth and Stebbins, druggists celebrated their 30th anniversary in business. Fcldpausch celebrated a 25th anniversary. Fcldpausch had several types of anniversaries. This one was starting from the time Garth Feldpausch open­ ed the first store in Hastings. In February and there was a terrific snowstorm, the roads were clogged with abandoned cars and the Road Commission had an article saying they were doing all they could to open the roads. The storm forced the school to close. Superintendent Van Buskirk was honored by being named to a member of the Michigan Advisory Commission on Education. Location of the fire alarm boxes were given. Remember this was the contact method used to summon the fire department in case of fire. Montgomery Wards announced plans to oppn, a rctaij store here. They leased the new double store on south Jefferson “recently completed by the late Dr. H.A. Adrounic." Another front page article gives the obituary and describes the life of Dr. Adrounic calling his life “Useful and Unusual.” It mentioned he came to America in 1909 and through a close friendship with Dr. John Kellogg, became a doctor. It described his heroic role during the massacres in Armenia and related how he returned to his native land to propose to his childhood sweetheart. Dorothy and of their marriage in Battle Creek in 1912. Believe it or not. it wasn't until March of 1936 that “Uncle Sam moved to bring elec­ Gov praised for flood response Michigan Farm Bureau President Elton R. Smith has praised Governor James Blan­ chard for his proposal to pro­ vide $200 million in interestfree. deferred payment loans to the state’s flood-stricken farmers. While final details arc yet to be determined. Smith said the program, if approved by the Legislature, would help many farmers consolidate their debts and plant next year’s crops. The governor’s proposal, announced Oct. 13. would make loans of up to $200,000 available to farmers with no payments due until the begin­ ning of the fourth year of the loan. The program would be administered much the same way as the 1985 emergency farm loan program, with farmers working through their local lending institutions. "We think the governor has been very responsive to the problems faced by farmers who have suffered such tremendous losses.” Smith said. “He took a personal in­ terest in the disaster and met with county Farm Bureau presidents and our staff people to discuss the problems. “He also pul his office duties on hold and went to Washington. D.C. to lobby for the PIK certificate assistance. His presence in Washington really reinforced the efforts of our group of agricultural industry represen­ tatives who were there on the same mission." he said. Action on legislation con­ taining the PIK assistance pro­ vision was delayed when President Reagan went to Iceland for the U.S.'USSR summit meeting. Congress is expected to act on the natural disaster provision yet this week. tricity to the forgotten farmer." Hastings had had electricity since 1892. March also was the month that Hastings celebrated 50 years of telephone service. The following April, the townships were relieved of all township road work. The duties being taken over by the County Road Com­ mission with the townships sharing the costs. The same month, Hastings produced its first city directory since 1929. Consumers Powers announced that natural gas would be available to Hastings customers about June 1. The city planned to celebrate its centennial by holding pioneer exhibits in the school. Charles Leonard bought the house built for Dr. Barber on S. Jefferson St. and he planned to covert it to a funeral home. Hun­ dreds attended the Centennial Exhibits at the schools and the paper cited "Need for Museum in Hastings was Apparent." The month of May brought the usual an­ ticipation of summer with the softball league election of officers, plans being made for Decoration Day: farmers got wheat checks and the Rod and Gun Club held their annual banquet. The Barry County Health Unit leas­ ed the Home Lumber Company on Michigan Ave. for five years. Dr.A.B. Gwinn purchas­ ed the practice of the late Dr. H.A. Adrounic and planned “to move here in the middle of June.” An old established downtown business was sold. The Bessmer Jewelry was sold to Chauncey C. Chase. Bessmers had been in business on the main street for 72 yars. Camp Fire Girls were making plans to attend camp at Camp Kitanniwa for two weeks. "Wonder­ ful New Equipment to be Installed in Strand Theater" was a headline for June 18th. “Cornerstone is Laid at Delton" for a new Barry County School was another. The Second Section announced "The first Hastings Woman to Attend Democratic Con­ vention as 4th District delegate,” Mrs. Honora Pratt. The fact that this was on the se­ cond section was cither because she was a woman or the strongly Republican paper wasn’t about to make it front page news. The end of the month gave the conditions of the ci­ ty streets: 39 miles of which nine were ce­ ment; 416 tarmac; and 16 paved (some of these with brick). In July, Judge McPeck decided that Streeter’s Rd., was a private driveway and that Yankee Springs Township was forbidden to take it over. The W.K. Kellogg doctors gave 3600 tuberculosis tests to Barry County children and found "many positive reactions." On July 9, Montogmery Ward’s opened their new store. Their first manager was Russell Beatty. On July 16 there is a front page article written about Rose Defoe who at­ tended a Nursing Convention in California. She was the senior counselor delegate from the Barry County Health Unit. We knew her better as the wife of Richard Cook. But that came later. The end-of-the-month issue has a small article on the Hastings Rotary Club urg­ ing the selection of Kim Sigler as Rotary District Governor for the 35th district. He Position Open for: PART-TIME TELLER — 2-3 days per week — Apply at... Reception Desk Hastings City Bank mcC SficciaitieA • Calzone • Pizza • Submarines • Appetizers • Spaghetti • Dinners • Ziti • Sausage Roll • Cheese Cake DOWNTOWN MIDDLEVILLE ★ HOURS Tues, thru Thur*. • 11:30 am. to 11:30 p m. Fii-Sat. ■ 11:30 am. io 1:30 am. Sundey - 4 to 10 p.m. I Cloud Mondayi Eat In or Out... We Cater AH Occasions ir PHONE 795-7844 Above are two photos taken during the Decoration Dav Parade on State Street in Hastings in 1936. NOVEMBER 10. 1986 Mealing called Io order 7:30 P.M. - Pledge to Flog. All Board Members present • 6 citizens • 1 guest. Minutes of October 13. 1986 approved. Received Treasurers. Zoning Administrator, BPOH Ambu­ lance. and Library reports. Read Correspondence from Municipal Liability A Property Pool - voted unanimously for Mary Lou Grey • 2 yr. term on Board of Directors: Municipal Health Services • classify full­ time and part-time employees before a decision. Approved payment of bills by unanimous roll call vote. Read copy of letter as writ­ ten to Leslie Pease - Barry Coun­ ty Rood Commission re: Dowling Road curve. Amended 1986-87 Budget Township Hall and Grounds. Authorized and approved Township Treasurers tax mo­ tions. M. Tock authorized to pur­ chase stamp for marking town­ ship property. Discussed enlarging of photo snapshots to be used as pic­ tures for Hall. Approved Jim Howell to paint sign for Hall grounds. Meeting adjourned at 8:38 P M Shirley R. Case. Clerk Attested toby: Richard I. Baker, Supervisor (11-20) The Knights of Pythias held their first fall later became a governor of Michigan. August brought the band concerts on the feting jn their new lodge room over what courthouse square and the downtown mer­ used to be known as the Jesse Townsend chants held their “Hasrngs trade days." double store on N. Michigan Ave." Barry County Fair was announced for Sept. 8 The News highlight of the month was the to 12. Yvonne Trego was featured in an arti­ - Former President of the United States Herbert Hoover, had visited Hastings the end of cle being the first Hastings girl to become an airline stewardess. September to see first-hand the W.K. Kellogg The Delton schools announced the selling of Foundation pioneer health program for nine rural school houses and four smash-ups children. “ were reported in 14 hours, an unusual cir­ The Government started a construction pro­ cumstance. The council bought property on ject at Mud Lake putting in a "children’s Court St. between Jefferson and Michigan for playground.” This iater was renamed Chief Noonday and became a camp. On Oct. 26 the a parking lot. The Barry School census counted was 5,967 Hastings City Bank celebrated their 50th children. The most feared announcement anniversary. came always in August. “Beware of Infantile "Lady" Charles Baldwin was presented with a lifetime pass to league baseball games Paralysis." This year the Health Department announced an experimental spray being tested in both the National and American leagues. for the prevention of the disease. The Social Security act was being im­ Thirty-eight leading Hastings business plemented and a new article gave the sum­ firms were highlighted in the Sept. 3 issue, mary of the act along with an article entitled "Hastings En­ The November headlines announced “New joys 100 years of Substantial Development,” Deal Again” with the announcement that ^PQBiaoiDia COSTCO^ and “New Record at Hastings High" with Roosevelt had won; although the county had 556 students enrolled breaking all previous gone Republican. The use of Yankee Springs records. The fair advertised giving away four project was topic for discussion at a meeting COMPLETE DEHTURES395 automobiles. A bumper crop of onions was arranged with various groups and harvested from the Gun Marshes. representatives. UPPER DENTURE s225l The next issue announces that the fair was In the Nov. 26 Banner was published a PARTIAL DENTURE s295l indeed a success with an estimated 60,000 Director of Rural Grades listing the directors, "people entering the fairgrounds during the moderators, treasurers, teachers and number •AU toath and matarialt usad five days." The Food Center advertised of students in each district. The same issue an­ maal tha high ilzadirdi sat potatoes for 39 cents a peck, steak for 19 cents nounced that The C.K.&S. Railroad asked to by the American Dantal An’n. a pound and coffee for 25 cents a pound. abandon 26.7 miles of track between Delton *0ur on premises lab provides The Hastings football squad made the front and Woodbury. The request came from the individual and etticieni senrice. page in the Oct. i Banner, announcing "it ; Michigan Central Railroad who owned the ■proa denture consultation and will open the 1936 season here on Friday." I C.K.&S. niminallon. u The first issue of the last month of the year (616)455-0810 r carried two stories; Pennock Hospital would ,f be hiring an x-ray technician, while thc City •L.D. Himebough DOS , Council SPbtild buy a snow plow. An adver­ •0.0. While DOS tisement announced the grand opening of the •G. Mincewlcz DOS Bany Theater. from 6 2330 AAlh St.. S.E., On Dec. 10, Irving Charlton gave the Grand Rapids held in Glcnmorra with burial in Alexan­ County "Indian Landing,” the Delton School dria. Mr. King and Mrs. Halsey returned on had its building dedication and a Christmas Wednesday and Lee returned on Friday. show was planned for the children at the Pastor George Speas and Don Phillips theaters. The teachers accepted the offer made attended the International Christian Educa­ by Irving Charlton. The last issue carried the tion Association Sunday School Convention sad news that Yvonne Trego, the Hastings girl at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids airline stewardess, died in an airplane crash. last Friday. On Saturday, Clyde Shoemaker took four teenagers from Kilpatrick Church to the sessions for that age group. They heard Pat Hurt, a well-known Christian teenage consultant, speak. They stayed fora concert by David Mcese in the evening. The Kilpatrick youth taken to Grand Rapids were Mike Marstcller, Beth Speas, Tiffany Frost and Tina Graul. Sheila Carter also took a group of Kilpatrick children to the convention. They attended special sessions for children in grades three through six. Attending were Michelle Marsteller, David Phenny, Yetta Yonkers, Jacob Yonkers, Brandy Goodemoot and Christopher Brodbeck. There were around 1,500 young people in the hotel Saturday. They came from Ohio, Indiana. Illinois and Michigan. On Nov. 25 at 7 p.m.. Pastor Cliff Ran­ dall will give the final discussion of capital punishment at Zion Lutheran Church. This will be the third lecture in a series spon­ sored by the Social Action Committee of the church. The first was given last summer by Josh Fredricks, a California attorney. The second was given Oct. 14 by Emic Nash, a state representative and former Michigan State Policeman. Pastor Randall will cover the spiritual aspect of capital punishment. The public is welcome. An anniversary concert will be held by the Woodland Gospel Singers at the Lakewood High School auditorium on Nov. 22, beginning al 7 p.m. Two guest groups. The Capitalaircs Quartet and the New Life Singers, will also appear. The Woodland Gospel Singers group was organized over eight years ago. The group has grown from a quartet to seven members since that time. Already in 1986 . i:y have given inspirational concerts to 27 different church audiences in western and central Michigan. The public is invited to the free concert. An offering will be taken. Chalmers Hershberger, a graduate of Woodland High School who now lives in Grand Rapids, came to Woodland last week rieaw on business. He stopped at the Townehouse d,op during the morning coffee hour and visited and P'c‘ with several regulars The Woodland area has been full of deer hunters since the opening of the season Saturday morning. Several deer have been taken. Gary Dalton got his first deer the opening morning. Chuck Kinsley, a staff writer of the Lan­ sing State Journal, was in Woodland recent­ Select from a large group of ly talking to local people about a special ar­ ticle on Woodland its history which will be loose diamonds. Plus, save on featured in the Saturday section of that all your favorite gemstones. newspaper soon. He took a copy of Timberland Times" and some other IO2tA$T historical material from the library to do research for the article. Subscribe to the Banner NURSE AIDE CLASSES To start... December 1,1986 Two week classroom clinical certification course. Cost S20. Potential employment upon successful completion Starting salary S4 33 per hour. Blue Cross, sick and vacation benefits for 20 hours per week or more. Please apply in person before November 25. 1986. BARRY COUNTY Medical Care Facility 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings Hasting^ Kiwanis Club presents... WOULD TH21VEL GEORGE LANGE presents: “Pacific Northwest” Friday, Nov. 21 ♦ 948-8051 DENTURES Woodland, Continued page P.M. The Pacific North­ west reminds a person of the words to a song famous throughout America "This land Is Your Land" — when it speaks of shining mountains, roaring oceans, beautiful forests and sparkling rivers. The trip starts in Canada and proceeds to the state of Oregon t— and next the state of Washington. Finally we go to the most devastated area in the state — Mt. St. Helens. Here one con see the destructive -force of nature and at the same time her pow^r to rebuild and heal the wound — the great lesson that nature, not man, rules the roost. HASTINGS CENTRAL AUDITORIUM at the door $ . (tingle admission) . . . JEWELRY RE-STYLING AND LOOSE DIAMOND EVENT ........ TUESDAY, NOV. 25th 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Gilmore Jewelers S1ATE STREfl HASt'NGb V ChJx.-, �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 20.1986 Start tournament play tonight Saxon eagers seek first-ever district title It doesn't rank as the ideal season for a school to be searching for its first district title. With the other four teams in this week’s Hastings district finishing with winning records, the Saxons will have an uphill strug­ gle in its attempt to capture the school's first ever girls basketball district title. The Saxons (8-12), winners of three of their last four, kick off the district tonight, enter­ taining Allegan (10-9) at 7 p.m. The winner of that game plays tourney-favorite Wayland (19-1) on Saturday at 7 p.m. The title game is set for Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. Allegan, which finished in the middle of the Wolverine Conference standings, is led by all­ state candidate Lisa Beyer. The three-year starter has led Allegan in scoring the last two seasons, this fall averaging 25 points per game. Hastings Coach Ernie Strong said his team has played as well the last two weeks as it has all year, but notes the strength of the Saxon district is superb. "Tbe teams are quite strong record-wise." said Strong, who noted II of the Saxon 12 regular season losses were to teams who finished over .500. "Everybody but us has a winning record and we played in a strong league." Strong said his team has played somewhat more consistent basketball since the end of October, but winning the district will be a struggle. Still, anything can happen, said Strong. "We'd like to hope so." he said. "We’ve played the best wc have all year the last three weeks. The peaking isn't that high, but we are peaking. "We've been up and down, but that's been based on the strength of the other teams. The top three teams in our league are Coldwater at 19-1 and Marshall and Albion at 17-3 so there are six of our losses right there." Juniors dominate the Saxon production dur­ ing the mini-winning streak. Forward Heather Prucha leads the team in scoring (9 ppg) and rebounding (5 rebounds per game) while fellow junior Tracy Heath is averaging 7 points and 4 rebounds. Another junior, Julie Dimmers, has played well down the stretch for the Saxons. Senior guard Vai Dakin leads the team in assists and steals and is averaging nearly 5 points per game while the other senior starter. Sue Strong, is second in rebounds and is averaging 4 points per game. If the Saxons do slip past Allegan, they'll be pitted against powerful Wayland. Technically WUHQ-TV to televise Delton-Otsego Channel 4l’s "Friday Night Sports" will turn its cameras toward girls athletes this Fri­ day. WL'HQ-TV will broadcast the girls' district basketball game at Hastings between Otsego (13-7) and Delton (16-4). "We believe this is the first time a ladies' high school basketball game has been on commerical television in Michigan", said Friday Night Sports Producer Rob Young. "We're looking forward to showing southwest Michigan just how far girls' sports have come." As always, play-by-play will be handled by TV-41's broadcast team of Mark Crawford and Bill Brandcll. Airtime for the same-day broadcast is 11:30 p.m. Friday night. As a special half-time feature. Mark and Bill will introduce the Channel 41 All-Star Football Team. The 24-membcr "Dream Team" includes players from six conferences across Southwest Michigan. Flood named Tennis MVP Sue Strong and Vai Dakin...only two senior Saxon starters. the Wildcats have one loss, a forfeit of its season opener against Allegan because of an eligibility mixup over a foreign exchange stu­ dent. Wayland wound up winning the game by 30-plus points. "They went to the quarterfinals a year ago and they’re a better team this year." noted Strong of the Wildcats, who have five seniors over 5-foot-ll. If Wayland is considered a heavy favorite to Sports Karpinski named football MVP Words for the Y’s Senior quarterback Mike Karpinski has been iaimed as the Hastings football team's most valuable player. Karpinski was also named the team's best defensive back; Jared Carrigan was the Sax­ ons* best offensive back; Alan Fouty was most improved; Steve Morris was best offen­ sive lineman; and Micah Murphy was best defensive lineman. The complete list of junior Saxon letterwin­ ners: Jamie Adams, Scott Benner. Brad Campbell, Lee Doxtader. John Gergcn. Greg Heath, Brian Hinton, Bryon Hubbell, Kevin Kelley. Tom Mathews. Mark Mathews, Scott Mueller. Terry Nichols. Dan Pickard. Jeff Rodenbeck, Paul Roy. Man Schmades. Matt Spencer. Scott Welles, Corey Wilson and Troy Ziegler. Seniors who received letters were Troy Burch. Roger Byykkonen, Chad Casey, Cliff Clouse, Mike Eastman. Kacy McDonald. Kyle Trahan. Rob Williams, and Frank Winans. Major award winners on the Hastings football team: (front row left to right) Paul Roy, Mark Matthews, Micah Murphy and Alan Fouty (back row) Mike Karpinski, Mike Eastman, Jared Carrigan and Steve Morris. Scoreboard YMCA-Youth Council’s Womens Volleyball League A League Hastings Fiberglass,.,,,..,,,,,,,,,...... 48-0 B League Lake Odessa Livestock...................... 38-10 Ink Spots............................................... 37-11 Hooters................................................. 34-14 J&J Auto............................................... 31-17 Sniders Satelites.................................. 30-18 Spykers..................................................28-18 Variety Shoppe.................................... 19-29 OFAU..................................................... 16-32 Culligan..................................................16-32 J-Ad Graphics......................................13-35 McDonalds............................................12-36 Volley Girls........................................... 7-41 Next week championship games (all games will be played in the high school gym) 7: 30 Livestock vs. Hooters; Ink Spots vs. J&J Auto; Satelites vs. Variety Shoppe; Spykers vs. OFAU; Culligan vs. J-Ad McDonalds: J-Ad Graphics vs. Volley Giris. 8: 30 Livestock vs. Ink Spots; Hooters vs. J&J Auto; Satelites vs. Spykes; Variety Shoppe vs. OFAU. Culligan vs. J-Ad Graphics; Volley Giris vs. McDonalds. Murphy named JV Football MVP Junie Murphy has been named as rhe Hasrings junior varsity football s most valuable player. Brian Turnbull was named rnrsr saluable on defense Andy Woodliff and Tim Cnmendcn * improved; and Scott Ch.pman was most spirited. YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Team W L T Red 0 1 0 Green 1 0 0 Black 1 0 0 1 1 0 Tan 0 0 1 White 2 0 0 While 1 vs. Gold 7; Red vs. Tan will be replayed at a later date; Black vs. Green will be replayed at a later date. win the district, then Delton must be the leading darkhorse. The Panthers, which feature an excellent balanced, seniordominated attack, won their third straight KVA title last week en route to a fine 16-4 mark this season. Otsego, which had won 12 games as of the tournament drawing, could prove pesky if it can slide past Delton. YMCA-Youth Council’s Mens Basketball C League W Neils Ins. 2 Rotary 1 2 Carls Market 2 J-Ad Graphics 1 USDA I Rotary II 0 Riverbend 0 L 0 0 0 1 I 2 2 Saturday Morning Open Crafts Gn’Satuirday. Dec. 6. the YMCA-Youth Council will be starting its newest pro­ gram...Saturday morning open crafts. The program will run every Saturday until March 28 (exclude Saturday, of Dec. 20. 27. Jan. 3. Jan. 24). Boys and girls in grades 1-6, may make crafts in the Hastings Jr. High Music Room. The program will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. Entrance to the craft room is the music door off the Jr. High parking lot. A variety of crafts are planned. Children may make one or more than one craft per week. The cost of the program is .50 per craft. Par­ ticipants may stay as long as tliey like or leave to participate in the other sports that arc being offered that particular Saturday. The instruc­ tor is Lisa Wolverton. There is no pre­ registration for this activity. For more infor­ mation call the YMCA at 945-4574. Floor Hockey Anyone still interested in participating in the YMCA-Youth Council's Floor Hockey program are invited to the west gym of the Hastings Jr. High this Saturday. Nov. 22. Floor hockey will continue every Saturday until Dec. 13 (exclude Nov. 29). Participants must enter the west gym doors off Park Street to gain access to the Jr. High. The program is open to boys and girls in grades 2-6. Fifth and sixth graders will play from 8:30-9:30, se­ cond graders from 9:45-10:45. and third and fourth graders from 11-12. There is no pro­ registration for this activity. 3 on 3 and Indoor HS Soccer Any high school student, who wants to play in this years YMCA-Youth Council's 3 on 3 Basketball or Indoor Soccer Intramural pro­ gram is reminded that their teams registration form must be returned to the YMCA Office by Friday. Nov. 21. For more information call the YMCA at 945-4574 Brown quits MSU; plans to transfer Citing a lack of playing time, former Hastings all-stater Mark Brown has quit the Michigan State basketball team and plans to transfer to another Division 1 school by January. Brown, a sophomore, played in 25 of the Spartans' 31 games a year ago averaging 7 minutes per game. He made the decision to leave State after discussing his 1986-87 role with Michigan State Coach Jud Heathcote. The Spartans have two excellent returning guards in Dary l Johnson and Vernon Carr as well as Texas junior college transfer Ed Wright. The Spartans' other guard. Kin Manns, is a highly-recruited freshman from Indiana. "Really, that's what it boils down to — playing time." said Brown, who played behind All-American Scott Skiles a year ago. "It's as simple as that. "I wanted a bigger role with the team." Brown said he plans to make a decision over where he'll transfer sometime in December and be back in college by the January winter term. Depending on where he transfers. Brown will be eligible to resume his collegiate career between December of 1987 and January of 1988. Brown, who was recruited by 150 colleges after an outstanding career at Hastings, said he doesn't regret his decision to attend Michigan State. "I like State and the coaches." said Brown. "It has nothing to do with that. I just wanted to play a larger role with the team. "No. 1 made my decision and that's it." • Brown said he still wants to play at a Divi­ sion I school. He has no plans to drop to a Division II college to resume plavins basketball. 8 "I doubt it." he said. Brown averaged 2.3 points over his 25 games last season. He hit 51 percent of hh field goal attempts and 13 of 16 free throws Brown was also fifth on the team in assists with 21 and had 13 rebounds. His best individual game was a 12-point 4-rcbound. 8-assist effort against Massachusetts in the New Mexico Lobo Classic. Brown, w ho was hampered by a knee injury in late January, played in 15 of Michw»i Slate's 18 Big Ten games gan Brow n had an outstanding four-ycar varsity career at Hastings, ranking second on the state s top 10 career scoring list with 2 789 points Brown s 81 -game average of\ j points is the highest ever in Michigan nrm history and his 969 points his senior year also ranks as an all-time Michigan record. W Mark Brown Junior Kelley Flood has been named the Hastings tennis team's most valuable player. Seniors who received letters were Jerry Frick, Laura Hammond. Martha Kessenich. Anna Loftus, Kelly Shay and Shannon Williams. Juniors who received letters were Christy Bradley. Beth Huvcr. Kim McCall. Becky Miller and Kelly Schneider. Sophomore letterwinners were Michelle Day. Jennifer King and Nancy Vitale. Freshman letterwinners were Jennifer Chase and Katie Porter. Turnbull named Soccer MVP Junior goalie Scott Turnbull has been nam­ ed as the Hastings soccer team's most valuable player. Eight seniors received varsity letters in­ cluding Jorge Goytorytua. Sergio Goytorytua, B.G. Thormundsson, Jim James. Skip Joppie. Joel Lenz. Basil Mewes, and John Schimmel. Juniors who received letters were Turnbull. Ben Hawkins. Bill Rente. Matt Roberts. Dave Slankcr. Chad Tolles, and Dave Vaughan. Sophomores who received letters were Mark Carlson. Pete Hauschild. Paul McKinstry. Scott Schoessel. James Thomp­ son and Chris Tracy. Honorary letters went to Felipe Palma and Daniel Rodriquez. Jr. High cage awards listed Cindy Purgiel was named as the Hastings eighth grade girls basketball team's most valuable player while Kris Carr gained the same honor on the seventh grade team. Other eighth grade awards were Kara Trahan, most improved; Brooke Adams, most hustle; Kamell DeGoa. most spirited; Carrie Schneider, best defense and most aggressive. Major seventh grade awards went to Elicia Lepper and Becky Carpenter, most improved; Chris Solmcs and Jenny Johnson, most hustle; Solmcs, Carr and Nicole Belson. most spirited; and Carpenter, best defense. Atkinson named Golf MVP for 1986 Mark Atkinson has been named as Hastings* most valuable golfer for the 1986 season. Other golfers receiving varsity letters were Todd Archer, Tim Atkinson, Mike Braun, Derek Ferris, Jamie Garrett. Jim Lesick. An­ dy Mogg. Kevin Purgiel. and Dan Willison. Sports • • • at a glance by Steve Veadet Pressure in athletics takes a toll I’ll bet he's been grilled with the same question a thousand times since his return from State and by now Mark Brown has to be sick of summoning an answer. Sure he quit Michigan State over play­ ing time, but what's the big deal? It’s on­ ly a big deal because society — the media included — has blown the impor­ tance of athletes and sports entirely out of proportion. Here wc have a still-young college sophomore who undoubtedly will be hounded for the next month or so as to the reasons for his surprising annouccment and subsequent next move. Docs it really matter? Wouldn’t it be nice to let the Mark Browns of high school sports move on to college, get an education, and let them play their sport minus the often suffocating fanfare? But society won't let that happen. Wc in the media pour every game, note every move a kid makes, and then make sure it’s etched in black and white or broadcast in front of thousands of eager readers or listeners. Even what should be a minor move by an athlete is chronicled by the media, which better soon start accepting its share of the blame. The growing pro­ blem of blowing sports out of proportion by the media seems most evident at the high school level where, for instance. I’ve seen 18-year old kids sign autographs and hold press conferences to announce what lucky college will exploit their talents. That about that: Can you believe 18-year old kids holding press con­ ferences and signing autographs? Incredible. Grown men with notepads straining to catalog the achievements of kids who should be more worried with the score of their last biology test or English term paper. The pressure, as Brown can readily at­ test to. is even worse in college, where the deeds of these tccnagcrs-turncdcelebrities is documented in front of hun­ dreds of thousands of wide-eyed spectators. The pressure on athletes, placed there by a society which demands a winner, is tremendous As in the case of Brown the stress on him two years ago to choose between 150 colleges must have been fierce. His decision to hag Michigan State probably also caused a icw sleepless nights. As to the media’s pari in the problem, today’s newspapers along with television and radio, better start using better judge­ ment. Two good stories come to mind when determining the media’s role in the problem of an out-of-control sports world. The first is of a certain University of Michigan basketball player who fed eager journalists stories of wanting to become a judge when his playing days were over. The media jumped on the story and soon the "Judge" was larger than life in the Detroit area. Nice angle, bad judgement. The only problem was that nobody in the media apparently thought to check the kid’s grades, which have to somewhat important if the kid thought one day of becoming a judge. Now. three years later, it turns out the player was almost declared academically ineligible (how many judges don’t make it through school?) prior to this season, thus effectively ending both his athletic and allcdgcd-lcgal careers. The problem there belongs to the media, which was taken in by a fast­ talking teenager who made what wc call good copy. The second story deals with the recent problems of Joe Murphy, the recent No. I draft choice of the Detroit Red Wings. Murphy, a 19-ycar old phenom who was destined for the hockey hall-of-fame before he even laced on his first pair of NHL skates, has already been banished to the minors twice this season by the Red Wings. It seems Murphy is having a hard time adjusting to the pressure-packed world of sports at the major league level. Every time be crosses the blue line somebody is cither writing about it or passing judge­ ment from the stands. The problem is the kid is only 19 years 0 and there is simply too much pressure on someone who isn’t even out of their teens yet. That’s where the effects of this problcm- I^Tctuated by the media and engulfed by a society which only accepts winners, u the WOrst _ wj(h |oda s teenage athletes. 3 solu,ion ~ and this includes he media as well as the rest of society - o stop taking athletics so seriously. �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, November 20,1986- Page9 SciGIlCe test results, VanderVeen Mid he was pleased with the 4 th-grade scores. "They were good scores for not having a coordinated science program before this year," he said. The composite math score for Hastings students was 72.2 percent scoring above the 75-percent mark and in reading, 84.4 percent of the youngsters tested scored above 75 percent. Jerry Horan, principal at the junior high, says the lack of a full science curriculum in the elementary as well as in the junior high is part of the reason the test scores were low. Because of cuts in funding, junior high studen* vcre receiving one year of science in 7th g.. e and half a year in eighth grade. He said the studentr- who were in junior high when the science curriculum was decreased are probably the same students in the 10th grade now. He also said not having an organized program in the elementary schools limited the level of instruction at the junior high level. But things look better now. "The scores aren’t (very ) good, but we're now in the process of addressing these problems," he said. " Our teachers now are very excited because of the new elementary science program. Students will now be coming in with more of a science background.” Two years of science are now required in the junior high, he said. Seventh-grade students must lake a life science course and eighth graders are in a physical science program which includes geography, geology and astronomy, as well as other aspects of physical science, he said. He says the improvement in science education should become apparent in two or three years. Coleman said the scores show that many schools are lacking good science instruction. "The test is only difficult if students haven’t been instructed in the (test's) BOWLING SCORES 4 Thurs. A.M. Just Ourselves 2916; Lillys Allen 26; Hummer* 25Vi; Mode O Day 23; Slow Pokes 23; Gillons Const. 22; Irene's 21; Provincial 21; Bosley's 206; Keelers Apts. 20; Leftovers 19; D & S Machine 126. High Gaines - P. Champion 203; R. Mize 153; P. Godbey 165; A. Allen 147; P. Hamilton 170; N. Hummel 178; L. lohnson 147. High Gaines and Series - L. Tilley 202-535; O. Gillons 167-188; J. McKeough 158-446; M. Steinbrecher 173-434; R. Girrbach 158-469; M. Mullins 149-411. Splits Converted - M. Steinbrecher 5-10; L. Johnson 3-10, D. Keeler 6-8-10. Sunday Night Mixed KAM Asphalt 28-16; Alley Cats 27-17; Elbow Benders 2516-18*6; Mas and Pas 2516-1816; Quality Spirits 24-20; Hooter Crew 236-206; Unpredictable* 23-21; Big Four 23-21; Chug-A-Lugs 2216-216; Gut­ terdusters 22-22; Pin Busters 2116-22*6; ATeam 21-23; Toads 21-23; Something Natural 20-24; Family Force 2z'-24; Really Rottcns 17-27; Hot Shots 17-27; White Lightning 14*6-2916. Womens High Game and Series - M. Snyder 176-503; D. Blough 172-501; B. Behmdt 172; D. Loftus 170; P. Lake 168; S. Snyder 156; S. Winans 151 Mens High Game and Series - R. Snyder III 219-531; R. Ogden 189-515; M Tilley 175-510; C. Wilson 223-509; K. Stahl 203; D. Stamm 200; R. Little 199; E. Kelley 195; B. Drayton 193; C. Haywood 188; R. Ogden 185; D. Ogden 179; G. Snyder 170; J. Dezess 168. Monday Mixers Riverbend 31-13; D. Hubei 29-15; Girrbach’s 27-17; Michelob 27-17; Bob's Rest. 26-18; Dewey's 25-19; Valley Realty 25-19; Circle Inn 24-20; Mex. Connexion 24-20; Realty World 22.5-21.5; Art Meade 22-22; Cinder's 22-22; Hastings Bowl 22-22; Hallifax 19-25; Hast. Howers 16-28; Trowbridge 16-28; Sir N Her 14.5-29.5. High Gaines and Series - D. Snyder 226-550; M. Snowden 161-454; S. Vandenberg 180-488; P. Arends 166-453; B. Eckert 213-537; S. Wilt 166-461; V. Carr 172-455; M Westbrook 154; F. Schneider 175; M. Kill 154; 1. Johnson SCOREBOARD A league Rodecs Razor's Edge Nash Hardware APEX Lake Odessas B League: Gold Hastings Mfg. C&B Discount Kloostcrmans Pennock Hosp. Art Meade Auto B League: Silver Flexfab Brown Jug Hastings Oxygen Vikings Hastings Mutual C League: Neils Insurance 53 vs. Rotary II 23; USDA 40 vs. J-Ad Graphics 36; Carls Market 41 vs. Riverbend 39. B League: Gold Division - Pennock Hospital 49 vs. C&B Discount 64; Art Mead Auto 48 vs. Hastings Mfg. 65. B League: Silver Division - Brown Jug 82 vs. Hastings Mutual 50; Flex Fab 67 vs. Vikings 23. A League - Rodees 87 vs. Lake Odessa Merchants 57; Nashville Hardware 87 vs. APEX 80. I 183; M. Meyers 161-440; R. Perry 184-460; M Nystrom 166-179; D Flohr 173-473; J. Solmcs 164. D. Loftus 162; P. Vaughan 174; S. Smith 133. Splits Converted - P. Castlcbury 7-9; M. Kill 5-7. Wednesday P.M. Alflen's & Assoc. 30-14; Hair Care Center 27-17; DcLongs Bait & Tackle 266-176; Art Meade 266-176; Gillons Const. 23-21; Mace's Pharmacy 22-22; M & M's 216-226; Varney's Stables 21-23; Friendly Home Parties 20-24; Handy's Shirts & Things 19-25; Nashville Locker 18-26; Lifestyles 96-34*6. High Games and Series - S. VanDcnburg 201; B. Hathaway 200-569; B Blake­ ly 190; J. McMillon 187; E. Mcscar 185: D. Long 182-474; B. Vrogindcwcy 180-482; I. Clark 179-446; M. Snyder 178; S. Pennington 178-528; L. Barnum 177; K. Becker 170; R. Kuempcl 168; B. Joppic 160; V. Slocum 166-467; R. Price 163; D. Brewer 158; N. Houghtalin 153; L. Seger 156; C. Flora 136; J. SanInocencio 147. Splits Converted - B. Johnson 5-6-10. B. Smith missed a triplicate 126-125-126. Thursday Midnight Mixed Beers 28-16, Who Cares 27-17. 2 plus I 27-17. The Terminators 27-17. Sparc us 25-19. Me & The Guys 236-206. No Names 21-23. H.M.F.I.C, 20-24. P.W.K. 19-25. Echo 17-27. Mid-Villa Vice 16-28. I Give Up 136-306. High Games and Scries - R. Ray 243-554, D. Mann 226-564. D. Ward 210-509. B. Brace 509, M. Wilson 506. C. Sprague 502. M. Fagcr 184-458. Monday Night Howlerettes J. A G. Slock Farm 29-15. Kent Oil 28-16, Cascade Home Improvements 28-16. Bob­ bie’s Unique Nails 266-176. Hastings Bowl 256-186. Hair Care Center 25-19. Nashville Auto 246-196 Pioneer Apartments 24-20. Gutter Dusters 24-20. P.S. Cakes 23-21. Mat­ thews Riverview Grocery 23-21, D.J. Elec­ tric 22-22, Flex Fab 206-236. Hecker Agency 20-24. K. A E. Tackle 18-26. Medical Care Facility 17-27. Reminder 12-32. High Games - T. Christopher 178, M. Moore 156. C Cuddahec 156, B. Cuddahec 174, J. Gardner 168, L. Elliston 183. M. Dull 160. E. Dunham 167. B. Blakely 164, J. Skedgcll 156, S. Drake 169. G. Purdum 188. S. VanDenburg 169. T. Westbrook 185. N. Taylor 172. D. Bums 165. S. Pennington 177. D. Coencn 171. H. Coencn 169. P. Castleberry 174. B. Wilkins 186. J. Koctje I67. C. Micklatchcr I55. C. Hartwell I92. M. Scramlin I78, P. Godbey I6l. S. Bishop I65. B. Whitaker 206, P. Arends I73. L. Waldron 157. P. Freeman 165. High Game with Series - B Cuddahec I74-506. L. Elliston I83-5I9, G Purdum 188-509. B Wilkins 186-525. B. Whitaker 206-503. Splits Covered - E. Dunham 5-7. J. Gard­ ner 4-7-9. J. Wilde 3-7-9. B. Coucll 7-9-10. objectives," she said. VanderVeen said that since this is the first year the test was given, instructors could not leach according to lhe objectives established by Mary Warner . . state law recently passed could •gmficantly increase lhe number of human thganS avai,aWc f°r transplant, supporters of J? bill say. And al Hastings' Pennock ospual, officials have put in place a policy “^t requires trained personnel to make the arnily of a deceased patient aware that they by the committee making lhe test. "To do well on (lhe test), you will have to set up objectives," he said. "This is the first science test and I’m sure there were many schools not set up to teach these objectives. (The state) has a set of objectives proposed at stale level. These objectives are what are tested. Not all schools have the curriculum in their schedules (that fits the organ °*X'°n donating the patient's Public Act 186 of 1986 requires all hospitals in Michigan to put a policy in place for asking for a patient's organs, if the patient 15 TCar dcalh and *f *t >s medically appropriate. The act. passed in July, was designed to take advantage of current statistics that show that significantly higher numbers of people *ant their organs donated than actually have them donated. Sherry Wellman of the Michigan Medical Association said. Wellman said a recent survey by the Journal of the American Medical Assn, found that on­ ly 19 percent of the U.S. population carries organ donor cards, yet 50 percent would donate their own organs if asked and 53 per­ cent would donate the organs of a relative. Dr. Robert Allabcn. member of the Board of Directors of the Transplantation Society of Michigan, said a recent study showed that there were 20.000 potential organ donors in the United States, but of that figure only 15 percent ended up actually being donors. In Michigan. Wellman said, the demand for transplantable organs has always exceeded the supply, and as of last fall, some 450 people were waiting for a kidney. 15 for a pancreas, eight for hearts, and two for livers. "The need for such things as tissues and corneas continues to rise." Wellman said. "Many patients will die waiting for organ transplants." Wellman said the new law regarding organ procurement was passed after a state task force recommended such a course of action. According to Dr. Allabcn. similar laws had already been passed in New York and Oregon, and in those stales "the number of eye donations doubled and lhe number of organs available for transplant went up 50 percent." The bill was initially opposed by lhe Michigan Hospital Assn., Allabcn said, but the association wound up supporting the bill objectives)". Critics of the test say comparisons can't be made because math and reading tests gauge basic skills, while the science exam measures "higher-thinking skills." Another problem with lhe test, said VanderVeen, is the vocabulary used in lhe science questions. The students do poorly if they don’t know the words in the science language. "The science test is a reading test as well as a science test The vocabulary in science is rather specific to science," he said. The test questions arc written up by a state committee made up of teachers and consultants, said VanderVeen. He says a 4th-grade teacher, familiar with the skill and reasoning level of 4th-grade students, doesn't necessarily write the 4 th-grade questions. Central School Principal Dave Arnold says he and his staff have used the math and reading test scores as a diagnostic tool to examine the curriculum and discover areas which might need improvement However, he says, they use lhe scores from the Stanford Achievement Test (SAT) more. The SAT is taken every spring, he says, and differs from the MEAP test because the MEAP only shows the minimum achievement level; the SAT shows the actual academic grade level of each student in each area. School districts have bristled al the MEAP tests ever since math and reading • assessments became mandatory in 1969. Some educators say the tests have the effect of forcing schools to alter their curriculums to fit the tests. Coleman said some districts resent the tests because school board members and parents put pressure on school administrators when scores are low. "That the news media continues to compare them to neighboring school districts really gives them heartburn," she said. VanderVeen said comparisons between schools arc a problem because there are so many variables in each score, in each grade level and in each district Hugo Tinti, Flint public schools coordinator of science education, was on the ad-hoc committee which developed the test but he called it faulty and unnecessary. Tinti said a multiple-choice test can't determine scientific knowledge. "Throughout the making of the test I reiterated my concerns about the inadequacy of the measurement," he said. But Gary Davis, director of instruction for East Lansing schools, said the tests are considerably better than the math and reading assessments. "I don't think there's anything on the test that kids shouldn't be learning," he said. Compounding the science test's rocky reception by some school administrators is the fact that two questions had wrong answers. Students who answered the questions correctly were marked as having given the wrong answer. The faulty answer key was used in about three-fourths of the state's 575 districts, Coleman said. Test results are currently being re-computed, she said. Bank robbery, Continued from page 1 Part-time officer Tom Teitsma had been hired by the time lhe bank was robbed the se­ cond time, but he had not been placed on duty because he had not finished training. However, Village President John Hughes felt response to last Monday’s robbery by offduty officer Gene Koctje was commendable. •"We were there within four minutes," Hughes said. Hughes said that currently, officers are on patrol seven nights per week and three days. "Friday coverage was preferred by the bank employees because many people were cashing payroll checks on that day." said Hughes. “So wc arc making sure we have an officer on duty on Friday. Then we have two other days wc have to cover. Monday happen­ ed to be a day we didn't have anyone on duty. However, at the time of lhe robbery, he (Koetje) did respond. “I just wonder if wc had had five police of­ ficers on duty, if they were not in the bank, would wc have stopped it?" Hughes said. "I don't think we would have. We’re trying the best we can with the resources we’ve got." Meade, accompanied to the council meeting by Hank Felder, husband of teller Cathy Felder, suggested the villages of Nashville and Vermontville consider combining their police forces but Hughes said lhe idea would have to be explored. Meade also suggested increased millage to pay for added police protection. Hughes said it would take two mills to generate about SI8,000. the cost for a full­ time officer. But, "Any time we raise millage, we get screamed and yelled at." Hughes said. "We're not going to make any decisions tonight." DONrt FORGET 5th Annual ; I at County Center Bldg, on - Kalamazoo Fairgrounds • & in Augusta 4th of July Club NOVEMBER 22 • 9 AM to 5 PM NURSEAIDES We need some people who are willing to give care to others. Nurse aide certificate required. Starting salary $4.33 per hour. Blue Cross, sick, and vacation benefits for 20 hours per week or more. BARRY COUNTY Medical Care Facility 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings in 86 ‘Fly with the Schedule of Home NOVEMBER NON PUBLIC NOTICE All persons ore hereby notified that the Fiscal 1'^86 Annual Report of Fedeol Revenue Sharing expenditures for the City of Hastings, is available for public inspection. The report and supporting documentation from which the report was prepared are on f ile at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. SHARON VICKERY. Hastings City Clerk after some changes were made. Hospitals were afraid that a policy of asking for organs might prove costly. Allabcn said. Allabcn said the Transplantation Society of Michigan has agreed to set up training courses for hospital personnel, allaying much of the hospitals' reservations about the hill. Now. according to Nancy Fiedler of the Michigan Hospital Association, her group is mainly concerned with the implementation of the law's requirements in hospitals. Individual hospitals were required to have a policy in place and a person or persons designated as the organ requestors by Oct. 7. "It takes a special kind of person to do the asking." Fiedler said. "It’s a very difficult time to go in and ask for an organ." According to Dr. Allabcn. the law specifically states that those requestors cannot approach a family until the patient is "at or near death." Those requesting organs wouldn't be doing so of patients. Allabcn said, since the patient would not be considered "near death" if he or Organ transplant, continued from page 1 getting into the business of what once was strictly volunteer efforts. "So there is a little uneasiness. At the same time the waiting lists are long and there are a lot of people who need transplants so there is understanding on our part on why we need to increase awareness and ask people to consider doing this." she said. Nonetheless, the new law doesn't make the hospital's role easy. "We're not alone in this. Every hospital is struggling on how to deal with this. It certain­ ly is a controversial issue...Some say we don't have to have a law to ask people to donate blood, it's voluntary, it’s promoted and people do it out of the goodness of their heart. Most people feel that organ donations should have been the same thing. “My personal feeling is and our feeling here at the hospital is that wc would like our approach to be more on the pro-active side of getting people to have that (the possibility of organ or tissue donation) in their mind ahead of time so that when it does come up. it's not something that's awkward or uncomfortable. Newman said hospital personnel feel its im­ portant for the public to take time to become informed on organ and tissue donation and reconcile in their own mind how they feel about it and how their loved ones feel so that such a big decision doesn't have to be made when a family is emotionally distraught. "That’s what wc would like to sec the public do* read about it, think about it and know where they arc ahead of time and then we can facilitate whatever that decision is. If their personal belief is that this is not an ap­ propriate thing to do, wc will support them in that. If they do feel it’s an appropriate thing to do, we'll facilitate making sure that it all gets done in a timely fashion. That's the role we’d like to play rather than having it be a new sub­ ject at a bad time." Newman notes that tissue/organ donations arc a free will gift of the donor and his or her family. No payment is made nor are any of the costs associated with the donation charged to the family. Pennock Hospital will have literature about organ/tissue donations available in public areas of the hospital. Besides the literature, persons interested in further information on donations may contact Newman at the hospital. Other sources of in­ formation arc the Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan at I-800-482-4881 or the Michigan Tissue Bank al I-800-468-2929. she could speak, he said. Even in the case of those holding donor cards, he said, the permission of next of kin is still sought for any organ donations. Allabcn said terminally ill patients who decide to donate their organs prior to becom­ ing loo ill to communicate their wishes needn't worry that doctors will treat them any differently just because they are organ donors. "If I did not care for all of my patients in a similar manner, then I would not be practicing appropriate medicine." Allabcn said. New industry, continued from page 1 Buren said his product will revolutionize classroom, hospital and business presenta­ tions by minimizing space needed for visual explanation. His aluminum slider system will compact five different chalk, marker, cork, and cloth boards by replacing hanging rollers with built in plastic rollers. "You can slide out whichever one (board) you want." Corson said. The product, came into being when Oldsmobile plant number five in Lansing ex­ pressed a need for some type of magnetized marker board to aid in the development of a new motor vehicle engine, said Buren. “Their presentation room was too small for the (available hanging) system. There was no place to buy a sliding system." he said. “So wc built I0 for Oldsmobile." Buren said he was advised to pursue the product and he went on to refine it. "We took it from there and Steve and I formed a corporation." said Buren. The two went on to introduce the refined product to the Magna Visual Company who agreed to be the S & J Enterprises. Inc. marketing firm. Magna Visual, said Buren, serves 4,000 display board dealerships. "Our main market will be schools, hospitals, business places — any place that has a need for presentations. In classes, board meetings...these will replace the old chalk boards.” noted Buren. Both Buren and Corson have experience in the manufacturing business. With the in­ dividual experience they've had. both men feel they "compliment each other in different respects." Buren is a past automobile factory employee, as well as a former school teacher, administrator, insurance salesman and Festus. Mo. mayor. Corson is a former truck driver, and has also worked in various business aspects in­ cluding cost analysis, inventory control, and shipping and receiving. "But I've never worked on this level before," Corson said. Buren said the company will begin assembl­ ing the aluminum extrusions, what he calls "Write Combinations", using one machine and later expanding to add more production line equipment. Presently, a small crew is working to refur­ bish the bathrooms and office space. More workers will be hired later. Buren said, through the Michigan Employment Securities Commission office at Hastings City Hall. Employment Service Interviewer Jean Wager is handling job applications, while Job Developer Marv Smith of Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium. Inc. is also helping to find qualified employees through the (JTPA) job training program. Walt Jemison, who worked for 20 years with Michigan Magnetics and 15 years as general manager, has been named plant manager. He is a resident of the Woodland area. Education Week < .ZS BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCA$$ETTES Hastings MCg. Co. Viking II 20214. Viking I92VS. Chrome Room 1946. Leftovers 1786. Machine Room 1616. Office 1506. High Game and Series - D Edwards 208-532. W Beck 519. M O'Donnell 511. [ Arts and Crafts Show I Recently-passed organ donation law aimed at saving lives, supporters say con’t from page 1 TUES THURS u---Saginaw 22_____ *4^ 2---- lit Ticket Prices: '6.50 and '5.50 Sundays 7:00 .. a*A AA Matinee Games 4 00’ 3:00” All Others 7:30 p.m. FOR MORE INFORMATION 616-345-5101 WINGS STADIUM 3600 Van hick Rick ur. 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J-AD GRAPHICS MICHAEL J M PHILLIPS Hastings attorney Michael McPhillips is a txina fide University of Michigan groupie. So when he and David Dimmers were remodel­ ing a new office building on South Broadway. McPhillips added a special touch to the cherry paneling in back of his desk. “M”6^3'^ °n Panc'*n£ *s a *ar^c wooden Everything you need in wedding supplies... from invitations to candles PUBLISHERS OF THE REMINDER AND HASTINGS BANNER 1952 N. Broodway. Halting! • Ph. 945-9554 Tha HASTINGS BANNER - Call (3161S4M0S1 - _ BSEassifked ads Help Wauled Help Wanted HELP WANTED: live in for an adult foster care home located in Lake Odessa. Will be responsi­ ble for six MR residents. For more information contact or apply in person at EBI Breakthru, 821 Fourth Avenue, Lake Odessa, MI 48849. 616-374-8888, Monday thru Friday, 8:30am til 4pm. E.O.E. LIKE TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION? Haye several openings in new unit. Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, electri­ cians. No experience necessary. We pay you while you learn. Phone 616-731-5520 (local to the Kalamrzoo and Battle Creek area) or toll free 1 -800-292-1386 The Michigan National Guard. RETAIL SALE REPRESEN­ TATIVE NEEDED: for Lans­ ing and a 40 mile radius. Will be serving confectionary products for a Michigan Food Broker. Available to work 20 hours per week, S6 per hour plus mileage. All you need is a dependable automobile, a competitive spirit and a strong desire to succeed. Sales training provided. Send resume to P.O. Box 8577, Grand Rapids, MI 49508, Attn: Dept. J.H. TIRED OF WATCHING SOAPS? Looking for some­ thing else to do? We need a mature energetic adult for part lime T.V. rental at area hospital 3 to 4 days a week, 4 to 6pm, $3.35 per hour. You must enjoy meeting new people, like work­ ing in a hospital and be flexible. Send brief note or resume with phone number to Ad# 176, Hast­ ings Banner, P.O. Box B, Hast­ ings, MI 49058 Jobs Wanted HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repain, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St., Nashville 852-9537 evenings Thank Yon CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank each and everyone of you special people who took lhe time out of your lives to give me the love and support 1 needed to endure the tragic loss of my beloved son, Randy VanWie. You will always have a special place in my heart, right next to Randy's. Sincerely, Sherry and Lindy Walton SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS MACHINES FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycl •Life Home Auto Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE oi 945-3412 REAL 1ST AT t Rustnets Services EXPERT TREE and stump removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854___________________ GOOD SERVICE QUALITY CARPET: and installation fully guaranteed at Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse in Ionia, 616-527-2540 ____________ NO WAX VINYL for your kitchen or bath. Dozens of rolls. Sale prices start at $2.99 p.s.y. Wright-Way Carpet, Ionia 616-527-2540______________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 TAILORING AND ALTERA­ TIONS done in my home. 948-2044_________________ _ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regulator occasional service. AU workers bonded. 945-9448 Miscellaneous FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED: for infants, pre­ schoolers and teenagers. Family and Children Service provides training and support plus expenses. Interested families call 948-4096 or 1-965-3247 RURAL CARRIER POSTAL EXAM home study. Learn the techniques that can bring your score into the high nineties. Our Postal exam home study prog­ ram has been developed by "The Achievement Center" in conjunction with noted educator Elsom Eldridge, Jr. (Ed M Harvard University). Elsom Eldridge, Jr. is an internationally known authority in the field of exam preparation and author of Sucessful Test Taking Skills and How to Be A Winner In The Job Hunting Marathon. His time saving and accuracy increasing techniques have helped thou­ sands of Postal candidates significantly increase their scores. Choose either our basic course which includes 2 profes­ sionally recorded cassettes, workshop, work book, and prac­ tice exams for $29.95 or the deluxe course which includes the basic course and 12 impor­ tant steps for getting hired into lhe US Postal Service. Booklet and cassette tape for $34.95. Phone Hastings 948-9402 for mail order information or for immediate pick up._________ WRIGHT-WAY CARPET in Ionia wiU floor you with our sale prices on no wax vinyl and carpets. 616-527-2540_______ ( ommunity S'oliccs KELLOGG COMPANY: If you have bonds or stock in Kellogg Company and have questions regarding the Decem­ ber 12 redemption call Ric Dart, First Affiliated Securities 945-9807 For Sale Our 46th Year MILLER REALESTATE K»n Mlll.r, C.R.B., C.R.S. Ho.tlng, (616) 945-5182 LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING FIREPLACE INSERT: or free standing, Emberhearth with blower, $400. 945-9866. WAREHOUSE SALE: on 100's ofrolls of carpet, vinyl and remnants. Save $$ at Wright­ Way Carpet in lonii 616-527-2540______________ WAREHOUSE CARPET SALE: prices starting at $1.99 p.s.y. Wright-Way Carpet, Ionia 616-527-2540______________ BARRY CLEANERS ■QuollTy Dnr Cleaning for over SO years" WATKINS: quality spices/ cxtracts/food products/etc. Since 1868. For more informa­ tion call any pm. after 3:30 or any am. to 10:30(517)852-1709. 3211 tichpa. Kastafs fbaMM OKU: 7-5JB ■M.-friJSat 1-1 CAR & TRUCK REPAIR For Rent FOR RENT: nice country home. Call 948-8524 For Sale Automotive 1973 GREMLIN: body rough, tires great, good winter car, $150. 945-9128____________ 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT S«r»tc« Nwrs: Monday 8 to 8 Tuesday Friday 8 to S CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED FfexV MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS |J CIKUL MTMS PUB NTtSJM Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Part*. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER!i 1975 FORD CLUB CAB: heavy duty, good woodhaulcr, $450. 945-9866.____________ *82 FORD FAIRMONT FUTURA: 27.000 miles, S4000. Mint condition. 948-2786__________________ BUICK, 1982 Century Ltd. Brougham, 4 door, V-6, air, stereo, cruise, tilt, rear defrost, power brakes, steering, scat, locks, windows, antenna. 945-4018 Law partners Michael McPhlllips (left) and David Dimmers (right) flank their new associate, Christopher Anderson. Behind them are the law firm's new offices on South Broadway, located right across the street from the firm's old office and just a hop, skip and a jump from the county court complex. Legal Notice Tha regular moating of the Barry County Board of Commissioner! was called to order on Tuesday. October 28. 1986. at 9:30 a.m. by Chairperson Coleman. Roll call was token. Seven members wore present: Hoaro: Kiel: Landon. McKelvey: Williamson; Colemon; and Doon. None absent. At the beginning of the meeting oil present stood and pledged allegiance to the flag. Moved by Landon, support by Hoare to approve the minutes of the October 14, 1986 meeting as corrected. Motion carried. Moved by Williamson, support by Landon to approve the agendo os amended. Motion carried. Various correspondence was rood by Chairper­ son Coleman. Limited public comment was called for by the Chair. A comment was mode to the Board by James Gordon. Moved by Hoare, support by Kiel that the min­ utes of the Barry County Transit be received and the September expenditures of $23,332.31 be approved. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon to approve the following bills: Miscellaneous Claims. $19,571.01 from the General Fund; Law Library bills - $755.80 from the Low Library Fund; and. Abstract bills - $272.15 from the Abstract fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Landon, support by McKelvey that the next regular meeting be held on November 12, 1986. due to the holiday. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Kiel, support by Deon that the Clerk be given the authority to fill the Account Clerk vacancy in his office. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Williamson to hove the matter of vacancy In the Friend of lhe Court office referred to the Finance Committee, with the power 1o act. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Williamson that, effective October 1, 1986, the Friend of the Court salary be raised to $30,282, and that the 1987 salary remain $30,282. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by London that a part time secretary position for the County Coordlnolor be referred to the Finance Committee, with power to act. Motion carried. Nominations were opened for a member of the Social Services Board. Commissioner Hoare nomi­ nated Helen Wenger. Further nominations ond ap­ pointment to be mode at the next meeting. Nominations ware opened for a six year farm on the Road Commission. Commissioner Dean nomi­ nated John Barnett. Commissioner Kiel nomina­ ted Stephen Scott. Further nominations ond ap­ pointment to be made at the next meeting. The matter of awarding the bid for short-lerm bonds for the 1986 tax collection was referred to the Finance Committee for recommendation at lhe next meeting. Moved by London, support by Williamson that the following Farmland Applications be approved: Otis & Mary Hermenitt, Orangeville Twp., 86-18; Daniel Armbruster. Woodland Twp., 86-19; Charles & Peggy Armbruster, Woodland Twp., 86-20 thru 86-25; Ford & Orpha Enz, Woodland Twp.. 86-26 thru 86-27; Carl & Ethel Enz. Woodland Twp., 86-28 thru 86-29; Robert Barry, Woodland Twp., 86-30 thru 86-31; Gerald $ Carolyn Case, Has­ tings Twp., 86-32 thru 86-33; Pamela & Richord Palmer, Irving Twp., 86-34; Richard Palmer, Irving Twp.. 86-35. Motion carried. The meeting was recessed at 10:07 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. for the Truth In taxation Hearing. The meeting re-convened at 10:45 a.m. with all Board members present. The Truth In Taxation Hearing was explained by Commissioner McKelvey and Coordinator Peterson. Comments were called for with no response. Moved by McKelvey, sup­ port by Hoare that the hearing be closed. Moved by Landon, support by Kiel to approve the Farmland Application of Richard ond Pamela Palmer in Thornapple Township pending approval of all other necessary agencies. Motion carried. The General Fund budget hearing was declared open at 11:00 a.m. The proposed 1987 budget was explained by Coordinator Peterson. Comments ond questions were solicited from the Board members. Public comment was called for. Several members of the public mode comments regarding the bud­ get, and also directed questions to the Board. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon to close the public hearing. Motion closed. Moved by Landon, support by Kiel to file all correspondence and reports. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Landon to adjourn to November 12,1986. or the call of the Chair. Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 11:50 a.m. Carolyn G. Coleman, Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Norval E. Thaler, County Clerk (11-20) "And it doesn’t stand for McPhillips. either." the attorney clarified. The unique "M" is only one of many special touches the two attorneys gave their new office, which is located directly across the street from their old office building on Broadway. Remodeling on the building was recently completed, and the partners moved quarters and acquired a new associate attorney almost at the same time. That called for a party, and the attorneys will celebrate both the opening of the new of­ fice and the addition of a new staff member at an open house Friday from 2-5 p.m. Joining the firm of Dimmers and McPhillips is Christopher E. Anderson. 30. a 1983 graduate of Cooley Law School in Lansing. Anderson clerked for Van Buren County Circuit Judge Meyer Warshawsky and prac­ ticed law for a short time prior to joining the Hastings firm. He will be assisting in the varied aspects of a general practice, and also handling the firm’s new title insuring business. He arrived just in time to enjoy an office building that is not only stately and beautiful, but convenient. It is located just kitty-cornered from the county probate court and district court offices, and just a block away from the county circuit courthouse. The firm's old building across the street was too small and the lawyers had been cramped for a number of years, Dave Dimmers said." — HELP WANTED — Purchasing and Processing Position Available Working knowledge of printing helpful. Send resume or letter outlining education and ex­ perience to ... AD NO. 178 c/o Hastings Reminder, P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49058 ■ HELP WANTED - Part-Time Outside Salesperson Must have knowledge in measuring for fencing, guttering, etc. Please apply at... Sears Catalog Store HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Equal Opportunity Employer • NOTICE • 180 Acre Parcel - The following property owned by the U.S. Government will be offered for sale by public auction on December 1,1986 at 9:30 a.m. at Farmers Home Administration, County Office, located at 535 West Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all blds. The property will be sold without regard to race, color, religion or sex of the bidder. The 180 acre parcel will be auctioned first in three seperate parcels. Parcel #1 is 10 acres with buildings, parcel #2 is a 70 acre cash crop farm, and parcel #3 is a 100 acre cash crop farm located at 4 miles south and V* miles east of Nashville on Cloverdale Road. Then the entire 180 acre parcel will be auctioned for a bid that exceeds the total bid of the three individual parcel bids. The property will be sold for cash or Farmers Home Administration fin icing on a 25 year term with minimum down payment of 20% and an in­ terest rate of 11.625%. AU Farmers Home Ad­ ministration financing must be prequalified after November 17,1986 and prior to November 26,1986. Inquiries for additional information contact Farmers Home Administration, County Office located at 535 West Woodlawn Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058, telephone 616-948-8036. HEARING - HOPE TOWNSHIP On changes to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinace — December 9, 1986 — 7;3q p.m. — HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL on M 43 bet­ ween Shultz and Head Lake Roads. Items to be changed or added: 1. Miscellaneous changes to the Flood Hazard Regulations to bring the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance into compliance with recent changes by the federal government. 2. Addition of a definition for Travel Trailer Parks stating that 5 or more travel trailers on a single parcel of land constitutes a travel trailer pork which must be regulated by the State °* Michigan . [Note: this is the current rule under which Hope Township operates ond '5 nOt ° change. It is only adding the statembnt to the ordiance. It is possible for lhe Township to reduce the number of 5 to a lower number if this is the will of the people as expressed at ihe Hearing.] Comments and questions may be addressed to Hope Township Zoning Administrate Mr. Dick Leinoor. 7080 Head Rd.. Delton..Mi 49046- Any individuals or groups wishing to voice on opinion may do so in writing to Mr. Leinoor or will be heard at the Hearing. j19044) The Checks i have been distributed. Hastings stores are Shopper’s Heaven.. But remember, now's the time to join for '87! Christmas Clubbers like our interest bearing Right now we’re offering up to 35 percent savings on Torq-Gard Supreme* engine oil. Hy-Gard* hydraulic and transmission oil and Plus 4* automotive oil. All of these oils are refined to specified John Deere requirements. Now Is also the time to stock up on oil filters specifically engineered for John Deere engines. There's no reason to risk your engines to "will-fit" filters. Protect the life of your engines with efficient John Deere oil filters at our everyday low prices. Slock up on oil and oil fillers. You’ll save big bucks on oil during John Deere’s truckload sale Irom now until March 15, 1986. Available from dealers par­ ticipating In the truckload oil program. ... 35 °/q ____ LEADERSHIP YOU CAN COUNT ON i FILTERS 1 [Hastings MEMBER FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to S100.000.00 Now stock up on specifically formulated John Deere oil during our truckload sale (Quantity Discount Available) Rational West State at Broadway We have REDUCED our OIL PRICES UP TO Club Accounts — Open yours for next year, now ... He and McPhillips finally arranged the pur­ chase of the apartment house across Irom their old building two years ago. The attorneys had some definite ideas on how they would like their office to look, and got input on the design from their other staff members. Mostly what they wanted was wood and lots of it. So the pair visited Mime six sawmills, pick­ ed out cherry boards for paneling and trim work, and had the wood kiln-dried and cut to their specifications. Between the attorneys and their builder, the inside of the apartment house was gutted and a small addition built on. Dimmers and McPhillips spent “many nights and weekends” transforming bare walls into rich cherry paneling. Doors were stained to match the cherry wood trim, and even the bathrooms have thick cherry baseboard trim and wide cherry boards around the windows. . Early American wallpaper prints add cheer­ fulness to the various rooms. And a favorite of all the staff is a book-lined library/conference room located near the back of the building, with an adjoining “coffee" room. Should the firm require further expansion, it can make a lateral move to an apartment the attorneys are renting on the south side of the building. The attorneys remodeled that apartment and three others on the second floor of the building and are currently renting them out. The attorneys are very happy with their new quarters, they said. And even if his favorite team lost its chance to win the Big 10 football championship outright last Saturday. McPhillips will be able to sit back in his dark blue chair this Saturday, surrounded by maize and blue U-M hats, horns and other assorted paraphernalia, and watch Michigan (he hopes) beat the pants off Ohio State and win a trip to the Rose Bowl. toro-gap£, THORNABPLE VALLEY 1 A 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37) Hastings ._____ (616) 945-9526 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-11-27.pdf e87bcce419b5168bc1c66867813cf6f0 PDF Text Text NlEAUS ...wrap Look ahead to winter sports Hastings honor I tolls listed Page 7,11 I Page 8 1 Babcock gets top state job . Page 3 Elderly pedestrian struck by car An 82-year-old Hostings woman was struck by a car Thursday while she was attempting jc cross Michigan Ave., Hastings City Police report. Rose O 'Grady of 335 E. State Rd. was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings where she was admitted with multiple injuries. She was listed in good condition Tuesday. Police said Philip A. Arnold Jr.. 19. of 528 E. Thom. Hastings, was south* bound on N. Michigan Ave. near State Road at 5:56 p.m. when he saw O'Grady crossing m front of him. Arnold told police that he applied his brakes, but the pavement was wet and hn vehicle skidded 20 feet, striking O'Grady. Hastings police did not issue a citation in the accident. Bliss strike ends, benefits are cut off Two injured In local accident One person was injured Nov. 18 when the vehicle be was riding in struck a car on Stale Road. Barry County Sheriff's deputies report. Driver Doane A. Schantz, 28. of 4864 Guy Rd., Nasliville, and passenger Terry Pierce. 32. were taken to Pennock Hoapita). where Pierce was treated for minor injuries and released. Schantz was apparently not treated. Deputies said a vehicle parked ia the driveway of 2252 E. State Rd. was stuck partway out in the roadway. Due to Icy IL conditions. Schantz could not stop bis vehicle In time to avoid hitting the pro trading vehicle, deputies said The accident ceqmtd at 8:50 p.m. The company received official notification this week from Steven Ayres, UAW Interna­ tional representative, that the strike had been lenninated on Nov. 5. Ayres was unavailable for comment. - Steve Sensiba, local vice-president, said that he understood that the clerical members of the union would still have a bargaining Snow blamed for UM. C’Thc rest of the shop is discontinued as of theend of December." Sensiba said. Sensiba said that strike benefits would end Barry County Sheriff's deputies report that a Hastings woman was-injured Thursday when her vehicle slipped off a tnow-covend road into a ditch. Kari I.. Martin.^, of 329 W.-Coua St.. was created for £ head TriJUry at Pennosk Hospital and released. Deputies said Martin was westbound on M-7O east of Bedford Road at 10:30 ajn. when her vehicle started io slide. Martin was unable to bring the car under control and it went off the south edge of the road, sliding sideways into the dneh. deputies said. Two passengers , tn the Martin vehicle were uninjured. oq'Dcc. 31. along with the health insurance htriclit-' for retirees. Those benefits were also Knp paid by the union because the company 'ended payment when the last contract expired. Sensiba estimated that about 30 employees lire still receiving strike benefits and about 200 retirees are getting the health benefits. Henry F. Meyer, executive vice-president jf E.W. Bliss, said that he did not know the Plymouth Rock revisted Man charged with getting bogus loans Hastings resident Jerry Rabbets, 34, of 121 W. Grand St., has been arrcatod on charges of using a relative's name to obtain $14.(MX) in car loans from two area banks. Rabbets was arraigned in Barry Coun ty District Court Monday on charges uf obtaining money by false prtteaaes. Rabbets is alleged to have applied for a $4,000 cv loaa al a Hastings book and a $10,000 loan at a MiddteviBe hsnk/wmg someone else * atone. Rabbets then deposited the money under a false name m a Huttings bank, according to Detective Dana StokHe of t the Hastings City Police. Stridk said Rubbers had spent some $7,000 of the money before bank of* ficials and police caught on to the deception. Rabbets demanded a preliminary ex­ am in the case, which was set for Dec. 1. Historic house gets reprieve A* city-owned house next to Hastings City Hall has been temporarily spared from the wreckers while the status of moving it to Charlton Park is learned. In deference to resident historian Counrilmember Esther Wahon. the council delayed accepting a bid io tear down the former Upjohn House on South Broadway. Walton was absent from the meeting. z Councilmtmber Kenneth Miller, chairman of the Oity Property Commit­ tee. made a motion to accept a bid from Zane Mead for S3.5OO to tear it down. Jill Turner, executive director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, told the council that she thought Walton and the Barry County Histones) Society were working on a state grant to move the house to Chariton Park. With that, the council tabled Miller's motion until the next meeting so that Walton could provide further information. by Robert J. Johnston UAW Local 414 has ended its strike against E.W. Bliss Co.. 15 months after it began, and the,production unit of the union has gone out of business. “We’re done, as far as I know.” Local President William Corrigan said Wednesday. About 25 former union members were already working at the company after crossing the picket line during the strike. Central School kindergarteners Amy Songer and Michael Nystrom are a pilgrim and an Indian who met at the shore on Plymouth Rock just before the first Thanksgiving feast. The meeting of the white and red man was reenacted by the kindergartners on Tuesday as part of the annual Thanksgiving feast at Central School. The children invite their parents grandparents or friends to enjoy the program of songs, skits and dancing before eating a Thanksgiving meal with the traditional fixings. For more photos, seepages. Sale of Bradford-White expected by year’s end Bradford-White Corp., u water heater manufacturer employing some 775 people in its Middleville plant and six other warehouses, will probably change hands before the end of this year.. Rhecm Manufacturing Co. of Atlanta, one of the three largest producers of domestic and commercial water heaters in the U.S., has made a "good cash offer" for Bradford­ White’s stock. Brad ford-White's Boa.d of Directors has approved the sale, and both parties are cur­ rently waiting to hear from the U.S. Justice Department as to whether the alliance violates anti-trust laws. A decision by the Justice Department is ex­ pected by December 15. Bradford-White President Richard Milock said the sale will probably take place before 1987 if approved by the government. Some 650 Middleville employees and 125 workers employed at the company’s corporate headquarters in Philadelphia and at several distribution warehouses around the country were notified Nov. 11 of the possible sale. At the Middleville plant, initial reaction to the sale was mixed, with some of the salaried employees expressing concern over whether they would be laid off once the larger com­ pany assumes ownership. Milock said that won’t be the case. "They (Rhecm) want to operate Bradford White Corp, as Bradford White Corp. We’re not looking, come the date of sale, lor there to be a mass movement of people or depart ments." he said. Milock said the notification to employees of the impending purchase explained that "Bradford-White will still be Bradford-White and Rhecm will still be Rheem." Michael R. DcLuca. chief executive officer of Bradford White and chairman of the com­ pany's board of directors, told employees in the notification letter that "although we will be teamed together. Bradford-White will con­ tinue to operate as a separate c -poration under the same name with the same organiza­ tional structure. "In forming this alliance, the primary goal of both companies is to deepen and expand our capabilities." Milock said Bradford-White is one of the smallest of the major water heater manufac­ turers. having only a 10 percent share of the marketplace. The acquisition of the company by Rhecm would make Rhecm the largest water heater manufacturer in the world. Milock said. "We are not forming an alliance out of necessity." DcLuca wrote to employees. "Rather, we are seizing a rare opportunity to take a quantum leap into the future with another great company. This new association, if it goes through, will only make both com­ panies stronger.” Bradford-White is one of the biggest employers in Barry County, with 100 salaried employees. 515 hourly workers and 27 Teamsters at its Middleville plant. The company produces about 750.000 water heaters annually . Rheem produces about twice that many water heaters a year. Milock said, but even though the companies considered themselves rivals. "Rheem sells to different segments of the marketplace " Thus. Milock explained, the companies won t be competing against one another even if they continue to operate somewhat independently. "They’re into markets we’re not into and we're into markets they’re not into." Milock explained. "Come the sale of this company." Milock said, "nothing is going to change other than different individuals are going to own the slock." status of the benefits. "I have nothing other than rumor.” he said. "Obviously we’ve had very little com­ munication from the union. As far as we're concerned, it’s business as usual ” Meyer said that the company is currently employing about 100 people in production and 100 in the office and management. He said that is just a few less than employed when the strike began on Sept. 3. 1985. "I think that maybe 20 or 25 percent of the workforce is returning strikers." he said. He said that they had returned to work one al a time. Sensiba said that UAW International had decided that since there were no negotiations, they no longer needed to have any role in the dispute. "Being as some of the guys went back to work, there war no hope," Sensiba said. "The international leels that that’s what broke it." He said that about half of the 100 produc­ tion people who had gone out on strike had found jobs elsewhere. "It’s pretty hard to gel by on $100 a week (in strike benefits)." he said. Corrigan blamed the end of the union on a nationwide policy to get rid of unions. "As far as I’m concerned." he said, “the international did all that they could. It was en­ tirely th- membership’s decision on whether to accept or reject (die proposed contract). This is the road they took.” Corrigan added that when people cross the picket lines it defeats the purpose of the strike. Sensiba said that the workers got a “pretty raw deal." "I don’t know who’s to blame, it’s a pretty sore subject." he said. "I just don’t unders­ tand it. We had a choice, we hit the bricks. The majority chose to." He said that in previous contract negotia­ tions. the employees "gave up. and gave up so there was no light at the end of the tunnel." Sensiba said the last contracts that they signed were concessionary packages. He said the union leadership had presented the only proposal that was given to them to the membership, "but it wasn’t really negotia­ tions from day one. It was another conces­ sionary package. They (the company) didn’t want to negotiate." "We gave them a counter proposal and we might as well have handed it to somebody who was walking down live street." Sensiba said. "1 think we only had two meetings after the strike and it was just a worse offer. There was no giving cither way. They wanted a non­ union labor force, and that's what they got here." Sensiba said that he would have had 20 years seniority with the company in September. “1 gave them 20 years of my life." he con­ tinued. “1 figured I’d get something for it." He added that he considers himself lucky to be working. He is now employed at Ketchum Machine in Freeport. Bernard Williams, a former union president now retired, said that latcul 41-1 had 500 members in the machine shop and 250 in the foundry in the lute 1960’s. Altogether there were 1.100 employees, he said. "Our local was the first in the United States to have Blue Cross. Blue Shield hospitaliza­ tion for retirees." Williams said. "That was around 1968." Those benefits will end Dec. 31. Williams said he understood that the union was trying to get the retirees included in a statewide in­ surance group. "If they can. we want it." he continued. "I haven’t heard any word and I’m getting anxious." Developer offers 60 acres to city The property owner of the Hastings Chrysler dealership has offered to give the ci­ ty 60 acres located in Hastings Township. In return, he wants to buy or lease the railroad property crossing his land that was recently purchased by the city. Randy Wood of Grosse Pointe, who owns the land behind the auto dealership on West State Street, told the Hastings City Council Monday that the railroad property cuts his land into two small parcels and he needs to be able to buy or lease the right-of-way. He said that he would not object if the city wants to retain an easement for utilities. Mayor William R. Cook explained to the council that the property to be given is low land that has been designated as a flood plain area. Wood said that he plans to use the remain- ing property for commercial development. Wood is a Chrysler dealer in Bloomfield Hills and is the father of Cathy Watson, who owns the Hastings Chrysler Plymouth Dodge dealership. Wood owns the property at the dealership and the 60 acres behind it. in­ cluding frontage on the Thornapple River. Watson said that her father wants to retain on­ ly the portion about 1.000 feet deep that fronts on West State Street. The city recently purchased the railroad property in the city and west to Hastings Airport. Wood withdrew his offer once during the meeting because he said that he had talked to city officials about the exchange in September and was expecting quicker action. Council members referred his request Monday to a special committee that has been set up to deal with the railroad property. Claiming that he couldn’t wait until the next council meeting. Wood withdrew his offer. He said that he planned to be out of the coun­ try starting Dec. 10. “It’s something that isn’t really practical to put off fcr another meeting." Wood said. After the offer was rescinded. Hastings Realtor Douglas Vickery told the council that if the property wasn't given to the city. Wood planned to give it to the township. “It could be quite a nice park," Vickery said. "If it goes to the township, it will pro­ bably just sit there." Councilmembcr Dav id Jaspcrse objected to the speed of action that Wood was requesting, saying that even though he had approached some officials in September, the request was now coming before council for the first lime. “We’re going to take title to the railroad property," he said, "and we want to treat all of the property owners along the railroad alike.” After council members said that they could take action at the next meeting on Dec. 8, Wood renewed his offer through Dec. 9. New police chief greeted Randy Wood, land developer and owner of property at Hastings Chrysler Plymouth Dodge, offered to give 60 acres of land to the Hastings City Council Monday. Daniel T. Furniss (right), Hastings’ new police chief, and his wife Penny Lee were introduced to members of the Hastings City Council Monday, in­ cluding Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse (left). Furniss assumes his new duties this coming Monday. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 27,1986 Legal Notices | LAYAWAY NOW for... § | Christmas! | gg You ’ll find shopping and selection S best when you shop early. g J & HODGES ? 1 O ewelrV 122 W. State St. fl Hastings. Ml 49058^ The Strickland Agency Inc. A Division of... Mid Michigan Insurance Group 301 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings • 945-3215 “Come on in where it’s warm!' South Jefferson Street News TIMEOUT This Thursday we rest, and then, the Christmas Holiday Shopping Season begins. All of us on South Jefferson have been getting ready for the Christmas rush: decorating, hiring extra help, stocking shelves, and more. By preparing for the busy season ahead, we can give you the same fine service and selection we are known for, even though the pace of things is faster. So, enjoy our Thanksgiving Holi­ day, secure in the knowledge that your South Jefferson Street Merchants are ready to meet your Christmas Shopping needs. EVENTS 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. Thanksgiving Day - November 27. A day to share with family and friends. We pause on South Jefferson to reflect on the many blessings we receive and to give thanks for the things that make each of our Ilves very special. We invite you to do the same and wish all ot you a very Happy Thanksgiving. Merchants Discount Sale • November 28 and 29. Shop the special deals this Friday and Saturday during the annual Hastings Merchants Discount Sale. The deals are even better if you are here at 8 a.m. on Friday. Read the Discount Sale ads and shop with us this Friday and Saturday. Turkey on Rye with Mayo Day - Nov. 28. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Novem­ ber 27. Parade down South Jefferson to Bosley's on Friday with a turkey sandwich (real turkey) and trade it for a $2.00 gift certificate. (Limit 10.) Great Tinkertoy Extravaganza - November 29. Our annual Tinkertoy exhibition is this week. Build something out of Tinkertoys and bring it to Bosley's. We will give you a $3.00 gift certificate and display youn masterpiece in our window for a week. The best entry gets a Gund Stuffed Bear. (12 or under) While shopping for Thanksgiving this week, buy some extra cans of food for this year's Christmas Baskets. Your donation ol new or good used toys, clothing, food or money is much needed and appreciated. Pasadena Doo Dah Parade • November 30. Parade your doo dah down South Jefferson this week and sing the fight song of the Big Ten school that will appear in the Rose Bowl and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. Give us $2.00 and you can sing the song of the Big Ten Cation Bowl participant. (Limit 10.) While downtown shopping for Christmas. I have lunch at the Little brown Jug or Mexican Connexion, both on South Jeffer­ son Street. Mark Twain's Birthday • November 30. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 2 3. 5. 6. Little Bucky celebrates Dale Carnegie's Birthday (Nov. 24) by having a sale this week. The Buck is the second most famous advocate of How to Win Friends and Influence People. Little Bucky uses his influence with our suppliers to get the low prices that win him so many friends each week in our Reminder ad. When you visit Bosley s, be sure to pick up your free 1987 Date Book and Farmers Almanac. Bosley's will be closed Thanksgiving Day We are open This Sunday from 10 until 1. See our other ad this week for merchants discount specials and a preview of our Christmas offerings. Our Sentiment Shop collection of Christmas Cards is now on display along with a large selection of American Greet­ ings Boxed Christmas Cards at 30% off. Bosley's is open until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 5:30 on Saturday to serve you. f QUOTE: One of the most striking differences uetween a cat and a he is that a cat has only nine lives — Samuel Langhome Clemens (1835-1910) 1f-PHRRmRCYOSLEY SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - NFM21 PARK FREE behind COMMON COUNCIL October 27, 19B6 Common Council met in regular session in the City Coun­ cil Chamber* Hotting*. Michigan on Monday October 27. 1986 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook presiding. Preseni ol roll call were: Campbell. Cusock. Groy. Hemerling. Josperse. Miller. Spockmon, Walton. Moved by Gray, supported by Hemerhng that the excuse ol Mary spockmon be approved. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Invoices read. Deloitte. Hoskings 8 Sells $1,000.00: G & M Pointing Ent. Ini. $3,700.00; Jock Golden Assoc. (Pk Grt) $7,478.00. Seovey Corp (Pk Grt) $1,281.00; Seigel. Hudson. Gee. Show & Fisher $1,122.18. Meadowbrook Ins. (%) $32,363 50. Moved by Cusock supported by Josperse that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeas: Walton. Miller. Josperse Hemerling. Gray. Cusack. Campbell. Absent Spockmon. Carried. Moved by Campbell, sup­ ported by Cusock that the Quit Claim Deed from Hostings limited Partnership, a Michigan limited Partnership to the City ol Hostings lor o 66 It. wide street on N. East St. os recorded Oc­ tober 15. 1986 be accepted as a dedicated public right of way. Yeos. All. Absent: One Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Cusack that the agreement with Michael Hawthorne for a Sanitary Sower at 217 W. Blair St. be ap­ proved and the Mayor authoriz­ ed to sign, subject to rental unit meeting the requirements ol the City Bldg. Inspector and City Codes. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Mayor Cook read correspon­ dence concerning the Christmas Parade planned for December 6. at 1:00 p.m. Councilperson Walton com­ mented that she should have on Ordinance on the parking at the next meeting. Moved by Gray, supported by Campbell that the Youth Council property and liability Insurance be added to tho City's Insurance at a cost ol $500. and Workers Compensation be added for an estimated cost of $310 annually and Youth Council billed. Yeos: Campbell. Cusock. Groy. Hemerling. 'Jaspers©. Miller, Walton. Absent: Spockmon. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Campbell that that □ unanimous ballot bo cast lor in­ cumbents for the Municipal liability and Property Pool. Yoos: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. Councilman Campbell reported that the Street lighting request on Broadway West on Stat© St. hod been turned ovor the Con­ sumers Power lor a recommen­ dation and will report bock altar ii goes to the Street lighting Committee. Moved by Josperse. supported by Cusock that the bid from Ren­ ner Ford in the amount ol $15,024.00 with a $4,799.00 trade in for a total bid ol $10,225.00 bo accepted for o 1987 Crown Vic­ torio police cruiser. (1985 Ford traded) Yeos: Walton. Miller. Jasperse. Hemerling. Gray. Cusack. Campbell. Absent: Spockmon. Carried. Director ol Public Services. Michael Klovanich reported that he would bo meeting with the Ci­ ty ol Kalamazoo on Wednesday. October 29. concerning tho Wastewater Treatment sludge removal. Moved by Gray, supported by Hemerling that a committee bo approved os recommended by the Mayor, consisting of City At­ torney James Fisher. Michael Klovanich. and Kenneth Miller, to work as a liason with railrood property claims on the City * behalf. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Groy that the matter concer­ ning the City doubling the amount of trees they plant every year be referred to the Property Committee. Yeos All. Absent: One. Corned. Councilman Campbell sug­ gested that rhe City consider us­ ing their vacant lasts for garden spots for those needing them as other cities do to help out those less fortunate. Moved by Campbell, sup­ ported by Hemerling that the meeting adjourn at 8 05 p.m. Read and approved William R. Cook. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROP ERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWN SHIP OF PRAIRIEVIUE AND THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that tho following Prairieville Town ship Ordinance No 49 was adopted by the Prairieville Township Board ar its regular mealing hold November 12 19B6 said Ordinance to becume effective December 15 1986 and PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the fullowing Batry Township Ordi nance No 22 was adopted by tho Barry Township Board at its regu'oi meeting held on Decern bar 2 1986 said Ordinance to become effective December 15 1986 (1127) Robbery suspects to have separate trials Separate trials will be held for two suspects accused of robbing an M-43 convenience store Oct. 6. Judge Richard M. Shuster denied a pro­ secution motion Nov. 18 to consolidate the two cases. Assistant Prosecutor Marilyn Meyer said the motion was denied because the two suspects have “antagonistic defenses.” Meyer said one of the two suspects is claim­ ing that he did not commit the robbery but rather that the other suspect did. Since one suspect is “pointing the finger" at the other one. Meyer said, having a joint trial for both defendants might prove prejudicial. Steven P. Ostrander. 21. of 139 Woods Trail Rd.. Delton, will go to trial on the charges Dec. 29. A trial for Kevin J. Tobias. 22. of 770 Prichardville Rd.. Hastings, was set for Jan. 26. Ostrander is the alleged hold-up man. pur­ portedly walking into Todd's Shultz Grocery, holding a gun to store owner Virginia Todd's head and demanding the cash register receipts. Ostrander was arrested shortly after the robbery. He and Tobias were riding a motor­ cycle down a nearby road and were in­ tercepted by police. Ostrander was arrested immediately but Tobias escaped and ran into the woods. He was apprehended later on that same day as he walked out of the woods. Also Nov. 18. a motion to suppress two prior drunk driving convictions against Dean Mesccar. 41. of 5285 Upton Rd., Hastings, was heard. Mesccar is accused of driving while under the influence of alcohol, third offense. Mesccar's attorney claimed that 1982 and 1983 drunk driving convictions were invalid, contending that various judicial errors were nude when Mesccar pleaded guilty to the The judge ruled that the convictions could be used in Mesccar's upcoming trial. Mesccar is set to gu to trial on the charges Dec. I. Mesccar will be tried on the current drunk driving charges. Meyer said, and then tried for being an habitual offender, should he be found guilty of the original charge. The driver of a pickup truck that smashed into a car on Orchard Street near Delton June 5, killing a pregnant Delton woman and her unborn child, faces trial Jan. 26 on charges ot negligent homicide. Steven R. Hill. 21. of 411 Harrington Rd.. Delton, is accused of being intoxicated wher his truck crossed the centerline and crashcc into a car being driven by Delton residen William J. Schmidt. 25. Riding in the front passenger compartmen’ of Schmidt’s car was Schmidt's 25-year-olc wife Katherine Ann. who was six month.' pregnant. Schmidt's wife and unborn child died of injuries sustained in the crash. A pre-trial in the case was held last Wednesday. Also last Wednesday, Philip D. Hosey. 19. of 10016 Vermontville Hwy.. Vermontville, pleaded guilty to fleeing from a police officer Nov. 2 and possessing an illegal weapon. Hosey admitted that he attempted to escape a Nashville police officer who had signaled Hosey to stop. Hosey said he eventually did stop for the officer. When the officer searched Hosey's vehicle, he discovered a sawed-off shotgun. Hosey said (the length of which did not meet legal requirements.) Hosey pleaded guilty to the fleeing and eluding and weapons charges in exchange for the dropping of more serious weapons charges brought against him. He will be sentenced December 10. Merle J. Peugh Jr., 23. of 828 S. Hanover. Hastings, will be re-sentenced for his 1985 forgery conviction. Pcugh’s lawyer argued in circuit court Fri­ day that "scoring” used to compute what Pcugh's recommended sentence should be ac­ cording io slate sentencing guidelines was in­ correctly figured by the county probation department. Attorney Michael Schock said the probation department had incorrectly used trank vi.slalions to help compute that score, and had given Peugh too many points for a prior felony conviction. Judge Richard M. Shuster said he would br­ ing the matter back for re-sentencing on those grounds, but denied Schock's request that Pcugh's original guilty plea Ik allowed io he withdrawn. Peugh said his client belies cd he would only receive 2 '4 years in prison for the forgery offense. Instead he received six to 14 years. Peugh said that Schock had had a chance to see a pre sentence report that recommended 2'.- years of prison lime during a prior hearing tin the matter. Schock originally pleaded guilty to the charge Sept. 20. 1985. but withdrew his plea Oct. 21. the date he was scheduled to he sentenced. It was then that Peugh saw the pre-sentence report. Schock said, and also heard the pro­ secutor recommend that the judge follow the probation department's recommendations for the sentence. Pcugh's former attorney. Michael McPhillips. also testified Wednesday that he told his client that he would probably receive at least 2V6 years in prison as a sentence, but said Peugh may have misunderstood McPhillips and thought he would receive a maximum of 216 years. On the basis of his belief that he would receive 216 years maximum. Peugh went ahead and pleaded guilty again to forgery, he testified. Judge Shuster then sentenced Peugh to the six year term, which was more than the proba­ tion department recommended and con­ siderably more than state sentencing guide I incs recommended. Schock termed such a sentence "cruel and unusual punishment." Ii shades the conscience." he told the court last Wednesday The incident only in­ volved a forged check, he said. The 14-ycar maximum sentence tor forgery is being given reconsideration so that degrees of forgery would be sentenced differently, he said. In deny ing the motion to withdraw the plea. Shuster said did not sec any legal reason to vacate the plea. Shuster said Peugh was not promised any specific sentence when he pled guilty. Rc-sentencing was set for March 11. Also last Wednesday. Nolan C. Goodner. 25. of 401 E. Francis St.. Nashville, was given two years of probation and 20 weekends in jail for disturbing (he peace. John D. Howe. 30. of 106 Lentz St.. Nashville, was sentenced to 364 days in jail and one year of probation for driving while his license was suspended, and two years of probation for driving while under the in­ fluence of alcohol. Howe's attorney objected to the sentence, saying n was an attempt to hold another year of jail time over his client's head should he break probation. (Howe could possibly receive jail time on the drunk driving convic­ tion even though he already served time on the suspended license charge.) Brenda Bucher. 45. of 361 '6 Tanner Lake Rd.. Hastings, received five years of proba­ tion. with the first three months in jail, for her conviction on charges of attempted welfare fraud. offenses. Thornapple Manor will be new name of Medical Care Facility The Barry County Medical Care Facility will officially be known as the "Thomapple Manor" on Monday. Dec. 1. The name change was the idea of the social services board to help change the image of the facility, says Administrator Lynn Sommerfeld. In the past, the facility has been referred to as the “old folks' home and the poor farm," he noted, “and the board wanted to get away from the old name." When the facility opened its doors in May of 1958. it was called the Thomapple Valley Home and Barry County Medical Care Facility. To find a new name for the facility. tfc board asked employees to submit ideas and there were more than 30 suggestions received. The board made the final decision to select Thornapple Manor as the new name. Two employees submitted the name of Thomapple Manor, but Letha Philpott, a nurse's aid. was the first to suggest it so she was declared the winner. "It is my prayer that the fact, .y will have a new image and people will have nice feelings about the work they do for others in the com­ munity." Philpott said in a note to the board. Sommerfeld said about 60 letters have been sent out to notify the state health deparment Local students are finalists in state math competition Three students from Hastings High School finished in the top five percent of the over 23.000 high school students in Michigan who took Pan I of the 13th Annual Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition on Oct. 8. They are among the approximately 1,000 Michigan students who will compete in the se­ cond (and final) part of the competition on Wednesday. Dec. 10. Hastings math students who qualified for the final part were: Aaron Moskalik, a junior, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Moskalik of 4186 E. Center Rd.. Hastings; Stephen Laubaugh, a senior, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Laubaugh of 3220 N. Broadway. Hastings; and Ann Scofield, a senior daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scofield of 2601 McKeown Rd., Hastings. The competition is sponsored by the Michigan Section of the Mathematical Association of America and is designed to promote wide interest in mathematics, to focus attention on the necessity for mathematical training in many professions and trades, and to identify and provide scholarships for capable mathematics students in the state of Michigan. The approximately 100 winners of tne com­ petition will be honored at the Awards Pro­ gram to be held at Michigan State University on Saturday. March 7. 1987. with about half the winner receiving college scholarships. Last year's awards totaled $18,800. The competition funds include contributions from the Arvco Corp, the Burroughs Corp, the Ford Motor Co.. Michigan Bell, the Kuhlmn Corp., the Upjohn and the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Thomas O Maurer. Hastings has served as the high school supervisor for Hastings students participating in the competition. Free blood pressure screening at Gun Lake A pre-holiday free blood pressure screening will be held Saturday. Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No appointment is necessary. The screening will be held at Gun Lake Famiiv Medicine 12850 Chief Noonday Rd Gun Lake. Waj land. ’ " and other state agencies of the upcoming name change. On Dec. 1, similar letters will be sent to the approximately 15G vendors who supply items to the facility. The construction project to add a new ad­ ministrative wing to the facility is about 50 percent completed, Sommerfeld said. “We hope to get it closed in before it gets too cold.’’ Ground was broken July 3 for the project and he said the goal is to complete the addition by the end of December or first of January. Once completed, Sommerfeld’s office and other administrative offices will be located in the new section. The currenj offices will be used as offices by other personnel and as pa­ tient rooms. The new addition will also in­ clude a chapel and a gift shop. The total project also includes some remodeling and cosmetic refurbishing to the original structure. The day rooms for patients will be expanded, duct work will be revamped, walls will be painted and some wallpapered, and ceilings and the tile floor will be replaced. Northland Optical Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled Frames Repaired or Replaced Prescription Sunglasses Safety Glasses O Contact Lens Supplies — Ask About our Children’s Frame Warranty — Insurance Plans Blue Cross Provider Monday 8:30 a.m. to 7-.00 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 1510 North Broadway — Hastings — Call . . . 945-3906 �The Hastings Banner - Thursd ty. November 27,1986 - Page 3 Is third judge needed for Babcock appointed to Barry-Eaton Circuit Court? directorship of Michigan Dept, of Social Services Mike Anton (left), president of the Barry County Child Abuse Council, ac­ cepted $650 from LaVerne BeBeau, president of the Hastings Exchange Club, at the Exchange Club’s meeting last Thursday. The money was raised through the club's annual toothbrush sale. The funds are to be used for the child abuse council’s Sexual Abuse Kids Education program and other council projects. Exchange Club observing ‘citizenship’ month Exchange Club members in Hastings and across the nation will be celebrating 'One Nation Under God Month" this November. Clubs will be emphasizing an "appreciation of the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship." The Hastings Exchange Club has resolved this month “to protect and strengthen the con­ cept of individual morals and dependence on God. which is basic to the Judeo-Christian ethic and which has been a precious ingredient of the American way of life since the earliest settlements on our shores." "As we say the Pledge of Allegiance," members urge, "please remember that America is truly ‘One Nation Under God’." County board OKs rezoning change in Orangeville Township Rczoning of England Pt. and Pickerel Cove in Orangeville Township from Residentiul-3 and Residential Lakc-2 to Residential Lake-1 (single family district) was approved Tuesday by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The board had referred the matter to its economic development committee last month and the committee recommended the change as did the Barry County Planning Commission. Commissioner Paul Kiel said the change should not affect existing business in that area "because they’ve been grandfathered in.” Following the opinions of the economic development committee and the county plann­ ing commission, the board decided that the zoning should remain the same in the area around Circle Inn and some mobile home parks and Bruvala Plat and Chateau Park No. 2. A request had been made to rczonc that area from R-3 and Agricultural Residential to Residential Lukc-2. The county board approved two ammendments to the county zoning ordinance, per­ taining to section 3.1 and section 10.0. The board approved adding a clause to the definition of a mobile home which states that such units must satisfy all construction quality standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Approval also was given to change an ad­ ministrative requirement to read that the ad­ ministrator shall be a resident of Barry County within six months of employment and a United States citizen. The former statement said the administrator shall be a resident of the unincorporated area of Barry County and a U.S. citizen. The board sent one proposed zoning amend­ ment back to the planning commission regar­ ding roadside stands for the sale of farm pro­ ducts grown on the farm. The board said it wanted the commission to review and recom­ mend a possible rewriting of the change lo clarify and possibly give more flexibility to the definition of farm products. The amend­ ment provides for such roadside stands in agricultural, rural residential and recreational zones providing that adequate off-street park­ ing is provided and no hazardous traffic con­ dition shall result from the activity. PUBLIC OPINION: by Elaine Gilbert Due to increased caseloads being handled by the two judges who serve the 5th Judicial Circuit Court of Barry and Eaton counties, the Michigan Court Administration Office has agreed to conduct a survey to determine if • third judge is necessary. The circuit court is currently served by judges Hudson E. Deming and Richard M. Shuster. Chief Judge Deming informed the Barry County Board of Commissioners about the survey in a letter read at the board's meeting Tuesday. For the past several years, the circuit court has experienced a gradual increase in cases, especially in the number of capital cases filed on the criminal side of the docket. Deming said. "The number (of cases) has grown to such an extent than even with both judges trying cases each day. it has been necessary to employ retired judges «o assist with the docket." he said in the letter. "Now. it ap­ pears there is a need for an additional judge. “We have asked the Stale Court Ad­ ministration Office to conduct a survey to determine if a third judge is necessary to en­ sure a continuation of prompt resolution of the Five injured in area collision on Friday night by Shelly Sulser Three members of a Nashville family and an Allegan man were airlifted to Borgess Medical Center Friday after sustaining serious injury in a collision at the corner of M-79 and M-66. Barry County Sheriffs Deputies report Terry Lee Burgess, 38. of 6787 East Dowling Rd.. Nashville, was traveling north on Clark Road (M-66) when a westbound Lawrence Rd (M-79) car driven by Robert Sterling Kimberger. 51. of Allegan reportedly failed to yield for a stop sign at the Clark Rd. intersec­ tion. Kimberger’s car collided with the Burgess pickup truck, injuring the driver and three passengers. A fire in Kimberger’s vehicle was ex­ tinguished by the Nashville Fire Department. He was transported to Pennock Hospital in Hastings by the Nashville Ambulance, and was later transported to Borgess in Kalamazoo where he was listed in serious condition with multiple injuries. Burgess and his son. Joseph. 13. were transported to Hayes-Green-Bcach hospital where Joseph was treated and released. Terry Burgess was later airlifted to Borgess where he is listed in good condition. Burgess’s wife, Gloria, 40. and daughter. Marie. 12. were taken to Pennock Hospital and later transferred to Borgess. Gloria is listed In good condition, while Marie is in serious condition. Rescuers from at least four police and fire departments responded to the a< idem, which occurred at about 7:30 p.m. No citations have been issued as of Mon­ day. deputies report. Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Destroying snowman was inconsiderate act Dorothy Royal Heather Lambert Jennifer Hustwick Have you started shopping for Christmas yet? Are you going to spend the same amount as last year, or more or less? Are there any “hot” new hems you’re par­ ticularly shopping for? Roger Lundquist, Grand Ledge - No. I haven’t suited. I’ll probably spend the same as last year — 1 can’t remember how much I spent last year. There’s nothing spt. :al I’m looking for. or want. That’s what you get when you’ve got everything. Jennifer Hustwfck. Hastings — No (I haven’t surted shopping!. Yes. I’m going lo spend more. I gol a raise in my allowance. There’s nothing in particular I want to buy or get. Heather Lambert. Hastings — No. I Dave Pennington Roger Lundquist haven't surted. I’m going to spend more because the products are higher-priced this year. 1 want some new clothes. Dave Pennington, Hastings — My wife has (surted Christmas shopping). Yes. we’re going to spend more. We have a little one this year. She's 11 months old. She was born on Christmas morning. Dorothy Royal, Nashville — Yes. I have surted. I most likely will (spend more). I always say I’m not going to. but 1 always wind up doing it. The kids are getting mostly clothes this year. Robert Casey, Hastings — No. I haven’t surted my Christmas shopping yet. Yes (I’m going to spend more) because of the general pick up in the economy. 1 also have more peo­ ple to buy for. /”7UCI the survey and he would notify the bo«d of the results. Shotgun, cash stolen during recent burglary Barry County Sheriff s deputies report the •heft of a 20-gaugc shotgun and a wallet con­ taining $30 from a Hutchinson Road home Nov. 18. Homeowner Robert Gable reported that so­ meone broke into his home between 8 a.m. ’nd 4 p.m. that day. The front door of the dwelling was forced open, deputies said. A set of tracks indicated that a lone burglar was responsible for the theft. Police are still investigating the incident. Also under investigation is the Nov. 23 theft of four tires and rims taken from a car parked ai the Owen Reiglcr residence on Chief Noon­ day Road. The tires were taken off a 1969 Plymouth jlor sale" in the residence's front yard, deputies reported. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Team report the theft of several guns and aher household items from a Pine Lake Road home earlier this month. Thieves gained entp’ to the William Thompson house by kicking open the rear To the editor: Just a little note of thanks to the very in­ telligent person/persons responsible for the noble act of knocking a little boy’s snowmen down (Nov. 22) just a day after he made them. I mean really people, that was such a mature thing to do! Isn't it amazing how in­ considerate some people are - when a little boy spends half a day working on something like this and is really proud of his accomplish­ ment (which was even in this newspaper) and then someone comes along and destroys it; well maybe I’m silly, but I think it’s pretty sick! Gina Lehman C. Patrick Babcock, director of the state Department of Mental Health and the son of a Hastings couple, was named by Gov. James J. Blanchard Wednesday as the new director of the Department of Social Services. Blanchard said that Babcock lias been a leader for more than two decades in address­ ing social problems and delivering certain human services to Michigan citizens. Babcock is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Babcock of 917 N. Michigan Ave. "Under Pat Babcock's leadership, the department will continue to make progress in delivering more effective human services more efficiently." Gov. James Blanchard said. "Pat has a vast amount of knowledge and experience in the human services area and Michigan is fortunate that he has accepted this latest challenge. He will be able to build on the substantial achievements of director Agnes Mansour." In accepting his new post, he said he plans to concentrate his efforts in broadening the areas of improving family and childrens’ ser­ vices with special emphases on keeping families intact: further strengthening of the administrative department and building better bridges from welfare to independence for public assistance reciepts. Babcock was appointed director of the the Department of Mental Health by Gov. County committee to have 25 members Barry County Commissioner Ted McKelvey asked his fellow board members to san thinking of citizens in their districts who could possibly serve on a citizens committee D examine some of the county's needs. The proposed committee, suggested by Joard Chairman Carolyn Colman, would itudy the courthouse accessibility problem 4nd other space needs of the county, including the jail. It was proposed Tuesday that the committee should be comprised of 25 persons, including three from each of the county's seven districts and four at-large members. The committee might want to divide into sub-committees to study different areas, but that decision would be left to the committee itself, said Coleman. The board tentatively plans to appoint such a committee after Jan. I. Coleman proposed the citizens committee after voters defeated a .71 millage request for five years to make the county courthouse in Hastings accessible to the handicapped and fund repairs and improvements. Barry County offices will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 so county employees can enjoy a Christmas luncheon. The county board of commissioners gave its approval to close offices during those hours at its regular meeting Tuesday. The luncheon will be held in the facilities of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Cake, punch, cheese and crackers and other munchies were served dur­ ing the First Affiliated open house. Pictured (from left) are owner Ric Dart, his daughter Mandy, wife Marilyn, Administrative Assistant Mary Lou Gray. Harold Gray, Vai Bauchman and her husband Homer. New brokerage firm holds open house at business Broker Ric Dart has expanded his financial services in Hastings, and held an open house Friday to say hello to members of the community; First Affiliated Securities, which opened for business in August and served the com­ munity two days a week, will now be open full-time. Dart says. The Court Street business offers help with stocks, bonds, mutual funds, tax-free bonds and much more. "We’re mostly here to ad­ vise people on things they can do to supple­ ment their incomes," Dart said. "Also, with the new tax law. people will need to make situation." a re-evaluation of their Sewer line extension approved, rates to be increased A request from J-Ad Graphics Inc. of 1952 jin Lake N. Broadway to hook into the city sewer system was approved by the Hastings City _ . olds meeting S The Algonquin Lake Community Associa­ tion had its Fall General Membership meeting on Oct. 28. Elected as officers for 1987 were Pat Sharpe, president; Ed Eagen, vice presi­ dent; Carla Safie, treasurer; and Frank Schwartz as secretary. New board members elected were Mary Bazan and Carol Swainson. Lake activities discussed were the up-coming ox roast, winterfest, the chemical weed treatment, fireworks for July 4th, and permits needed through the Department of Natural Council Monday, but the council also took ac­ tion to increase the fees to users outside of the city. Presently, outside users pay I !A times the regular fee. Council members, however, in­ structed the city attorney to write a new or­ dinance raising the fee to twice the regular charge and to increase the fees to outside water users by a like amount. J-Ad Graphics agreed to pay all costs for in­ stalling the line from the north city limits to the company’s office. Resources. Brown’s decision receives fan’s support To the editor:! was surprised and stunned after returning from hunting that Mark Brown was leaving Michigan State due to lack of playing time. Really I don’t blame him as he sure was given a raw deal by coach Heathcote. Pernaps the missing of a free throw was the hand-writing on the wall. That was Jud’s fault of allowing an inexperienced freshman to han­ dle the throw in. It should have been Mark’s job to throw it in to Skiler.I have followed Mark throughout a lot of basketball games and he sure rated his Class B All State. Mark. I and all of your Hastings fans, wish you the best and hope you will select a school that will recognize your playing skills and that Jud Heathcote will eventually wake up to realize he lost a mighty fine basketball player. Sincerely R.H. Gerlinger William G. Milliken in 1982 and reappointed by Gov. Blanchard in 1983. He was acting director of the Michigan Department of Labor (1978-81); the Michigan Office of Service to the Aging (1973-75) and the Michigan Office of Drut and Alcohol Abuse (1972-73). He established the latter two agencies. He began his career as a case worker with the Department of Social Services in 1964 and has served as a legislative analyst, fiscal analyst and legislative policy advisor for Governor Milliken. Babcock received his masters degree in social work from Wayne State University and his bachelors from Western Michigan Universliy. He is an adjunt professor of the University of Michigan school of social work and a member of the Michigan Health Program Council and the Michigan Commission on Crime Justice. He is a Lansing resident, and he and his wife have three children. Babcock's appointment is effective Jan. 1. 1987. and is subject to senate confirmation. Currently, as director of the Dcaprtmcnt of Menial Health. Babcock receives a salary of S7O.7OO as of Oct. I. Agnes Mansour's salary as of May is $64,100. His parents moved to Hastings in 1961. two years after he graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School. They operated the former B&B Oil Co. garage door, police said. Taken were a 12-gauge shotgun, a .38 revolver, a rifle, a .22 handgun, a .45 pistol, six hunting knives, a rifle scope, a pair of binoculars, a 16-gauge shotgun barrel, flashlights, holsters, ammunition, miscellaneous hunting equipment, a watch, a ring, and S75 in change. The stolen items were valued at over 52,200, police said. • •That burglary also remains under investigation. County offices to be closed for lunch LETTERS (to the Editor.) Bob Casey J**5 as contemplated by the statutes and court rules. " cn^rn'ng s®**,hc coun ofr,cc has a8rccd lo .X, Banner Send form P S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 'Vol. 131, No.48-Thursday, November27.1986 Subscription Rates: St 1.00 per year in Barry County; $13.00 per year in adjoining counties; and S14.50 per year elsewhere. Dart said he chose Hastings as the spot for his business because "it's a nice town. It's a good mix between agricultural and manufac­ turing. and it has a healthy business district.” Dart splits his time between the Hastings business and a brokerage he had already established in Charlotte. Staffing the Hastings office full-time is Mary Lou Gray, formerly of Hastings Office Supply, who will be acting as Dart’s’ ad­ ministrative assistant. Entries in parade still being taken Floats and bands and horses and dogs and fire trucks and scouLs and twiriers and especially Santa Claus will parade through the streets of downtown Hastings on Saturday, Dec. 6 as the annual Christmas Parade opens the holiday season. Jill Turner, executive director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, said that entries are still being taken for the event, scheduled for 1 p.m. This year’s theme is "Christmas Is! — 150 Years Past, Present and Future." The theme was selected to tie in with the local and stale scsquicentennial celebrations. Floats will be judged on overall excellence, originality and uniqueness, pertaining the theme. Santa Claus will make his guest ap­ pearance riding in a horsedrawn carriage. Following the parade, from 1-3 p.m.. the PTOs of Hastings elementary schools are sponsoring a party for local children at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Refreshments will be served and activities are being planned, in­ cluding making reindeer and badges. Santa Claus and clowns will be featured. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must Include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 27,1986 Woodland News Lewis F. Arnold Grace M. Coutcher HASTINGS - Mrs. Grace M. Coutcher. 91. of Hastings, formerly of Hooper. MI. died Friday. Nov. 21, 1986 at the Provincial House, Hastings. Mrs. Coutcher was born on Oct. 15. 1895 at Athens. Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Hanna Keims. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Edith) Church of Ostcgo, Mrs. Thelma Dugan of Hastings; three granchildren, Zaidos Church of San Antonia, TX., Sheldon Church of Battle Creek, Martin Hartwell of Gahana, Ohio; three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Ralph in 1944. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Nov. 25. 1 p.m. at the Marshall-Gren Funeral Chapel. Plainwell. Rev. James Boehm of­ ficiated with burial in Hillside Cemetery. Plainwell. Flossie L Lupow LAKE ODESSA - Flossie L. Lupow, 93. of Saginaw, formerly of Lake Odessa died Fri­ day. Nov.. 21. 1986 at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Sterling. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. Bill Erving of­ ficiated with burial at Lakeside Cemetery. Lake Odessa. Mrs. Lupow was bom June 20. 1893 in Berlin Township the daughter of John and Delilah (Tanner) Seter. She attended school in Barryton. She married Harry Dempsey in 1911 and then married Albert Lupow in 1944. Mr. Lupow died in 1967. Mr. Lupow is survived by one daughter-in­ law. Nestle Dempsey of Saginaw; three grandchildren. Arlan and Russell Dempsey and Mrs. Clifton (Arlene) Cross; nine great­ grandchildren; and three great-great­ grandchildren. Dr. Ernest L Crocker LEBANON. OHIO - Dr. Ernest L. Crocker, a former Hastings area resident, died October 17 at the Otterbein hone near Lebanon. Ohio where he had lived since 1981. A native of Bird Lake. Michigan he graduated from Houghton (NY) College in 1927 with a BA degree and obtained a Bachelor of Theology degree from Houghton in 1928. His years of ministry spanned a 40 year period from 1928 to 1968. with nearly half of it in the Hastings area. He was president of the Michigan Conference of the Wesleyan Methodist Church from 1952 and 1962 and lived at the conference headquarters then located on North Boltwood Avenue. He also served the Hastings circuit which consisted of the Hastings and North Irving Churches and later the West Berlin Wesleyan Church near Lake Odessa. He also pastored churches at Williamston. Brighton and Tallmadge in Ot­ tawa County west of Grand Rapids. He served many years as a trustee of his alma mater, Houghton College, which confer­ red on him a Doctor of Divinity degree. His wife, the former Dorothy Bennett, known in this area for her exquisite china painting, preceded him in death in January. 1986. Funeral services were held October 21 at the Otterbein Home with interment in the Ot­ terbein Home Cemetery. Surviving are sons, Bernard E. Crocker. Mason. OH and Dr. Forrest Crocker. Akron. OH; daughters, Florence Holmes. Liberty. SC and Donelda Lake, Pasadena. CA; brothers. Kenneth Crocker. Ann Arbor. MI and Claude Crocker, Cincinnati, OH; a sister. Hazel Crocker, St. Clair. MO; ten grand­ children and ten great-grandchildren. DELTON - Mr. Lewis F. Arnold, 83, of 4407 Orchard Rd.. Delton, passed away sud. dcnly at his home Wednesday. Nov. 12. 1986 Mr. Arnold was born August I. 1903 in Cleveland. Ohio, the son of Lewis and Lena (Metzger) Arnold. He came to the Delton area from Cleveland 10 years ago. He was a member of Hickory Lodge No. 345. F&AM. He was married io Dorothy Munger November 30. 1976. Surviving besides the wife are two daughters. Mrs. Herbert (Carol) Tidik of Grosse Isle. Ml. Mrs. Wendell (Shirley) Sar­ tain of Avon Lake. OH; four grandchildren. Services were held Saiurday, Nov. 15. at 11 a.m. Williams Funeral Home, Delton, Pastor Doug Huntington officiated, assisted by the Hickory Lodge No. 345. F&AM. Interment Sunset Memorial Cemetery. North Olmsted, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu­ tions may be made to the American Heart Assoc, of Michigan. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Joan M. Bryan DELAND. FLA. - Mt* loan M. Bryan. 62. of Deland, Fla., formerly of Nashville died Monday. Nov. 24. 1986 at Fish Memorial Hospital in Deland. Funeral Mass will be held II a.m.. Friday. Nov. 28 at St. Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville. Fr. Leon H. Pohl will officiate with burial in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Scripture service was held 8 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 27 at Vogt Chapel. Wren Funeral Homes. Memorials may be made to National Federation for the Blind. Mrs. Bryan was born March 14, 1924 in England, the daughter of Charles and Annie (Francis) Thompson. She came to the United Stales to Kentucky in 1947, moved to Hastings area in 1953 and to Nashville in 1956. She had lived in Deland since 1977. She was married to Felix Bryan in 1944. Mr. Bryan died in 1974. She was a member of Deland Chapter Na­ tional Association for the Blind and a former member of St. Cyril Catholic Church. She is survived by three sons, Anthony Bryon of Deland, James Bryan of Nashville and David Bryan of Hastings; one daughter, Mrs. William (Anna) Sorenson of Orange Ci­ ty. Fla. 14 grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. John (Betty) Desario of Orange City, Fla. Hannah K. Geist ATTEND SEMES Hastings Area FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. W Green Street, Hulinp. Mkh . 49056. (616) 9459574 David B Nciaon Jt. Pallor Sunday. Nov. 30 • a.m. Children'* Choir. 9:30 am. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Coffer FellowaMp. 1030a m Radio Broadcast WBCH IlflO a.m. Worahip - "UncTpcrtcd Hour”. Mat­ thew 24 36 44 6W pm. Jr. Hi. and Sr. Hi. Y'Wth Feftmeahip*. Monday. Dec. I - 7:00 p m Scout*. TOOpis Pauor Pariah Tur* day. Dcr. 2 - 630 pan. Handbell Chair. 7 30 pm Trettee* Wcdncaday. Dec. 3 ■ 2 30 p m Cub*. 6 » pm. Family Night, rrwvvalinua. Thursday. Dec. 4. 7 00 pm. Cha.xri Chnar Fnday. Dec. S. 930 am. ViauaRy Imparted Pmona-Lounge. tXH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-.37 South al M-79 Robert Mayo pallor phone 9454995 Robert Fuller, choir director Sunday achedule 9.30 Fellowship and Coffee. 9.55 Sunday School. 11:10 Morning Worahip. 6.00 p.m. Bvenlng Worahip. 7:00 p.m. Youth Meeting Nuraery for ail aervice*. tranapoeutlon provided lo and from morn­ ing arrvlce* Prayer meeting, 7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 I. Woodawn. Haating* Michigan 944-4004 Kenneth W. Gamer. Paator. Jamca R. Bar mt. AM. to the paator la youth Sunday Service*. Sunday School 945 am Moen fag Worahip 11:00 a.m Bvenlng Worahip 6 pm. Wadnaaday, Family Night, 6:30 AWANA Grader K thru 4. 7.00 pm. Senior High Youth (Houaemao Maj). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7.00 p m. Sacred Souad* Rrtaaraal 4J0 pm. (Adult Choir). Saturday 10 to 11 am. Klaga Kida (Odidren'a Choir) Sunday morning errvie* broademt WBCH Clarence S. Carlton LAKE ODESSA - Clarence S. Carlton. 81. of Lake Odessa, formerly of Grand Rapids died Friday, Nov. 21. 1986. Funeral services were held Sunday. Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Comer id Broadway and Center Street* in Hatting*. The Rev Wayne Smdh. Rector Sunday Euchamt. 1030 am Church School and Aduh Education. 930 a m W«kday* Euchanat*. Wednesday. 7; IS a m . Thursday. 700 p.m. Clara D. Face FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hatting*. Mich.. Allan J. Wecninh. In­ terim MknMrr. Eileen Higher, Dir. ChrtoHan Ed Sunday. Nov. 30 9 30 and 11:00 Morning Worahip aervicr*. Nuraery provuted Broaden*! at 930 arrvter over WBCH AM and FM. 930 Church School Claaaet for an age*. 10.30 Coffee Hour la the Church Dining Room 11:30 Children t Church 4:00 Seruor High Youth Frllowthip meet at church. Wednrtday. Dre 3. 9.30 Crete 1. al the home ot Barb Burkholder I2J0 Circle* 3 and 4. m the Church Duung Room Potluck bring your own table tervKe 600 Circle 5. at the home of Marilyn Oerter b 30 Circle* 6 and 7. in the Church Dining Rrwm Bring » dah Io pm*, table tervice and a »3 gift lor eachangc 7.30 Chancel Choir practice Thunday. Dec. 4. 930 Circle 2. al the home Hoteled meet al church lo car pool Babytillcr provided al church, pk-aae be­ ing a tach lunch for your child Nashville Area ol Ctmhf ST. CYRIL S CATHOLIC CHURCH. NaahviUe. Father Leon Pohl. Paator. A miaaion of St Roee Catholic Church. Haating*. Saturday Maaa 4 30 p.m. Sunday Mara 9 30 am GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Paatur. Phunr 945 9414 Sunday, Nov 30 ft 45 Church School (all aged. 1000 Family Wor»hip Thuraday. Nov. 27 ■ 1000 Thankagivmg Day Worthip Monday. Nov. 24. Poaitive Parenting 600 Iknpice Board 6:30 Tuet day Nov 25. Wordwatcher* 9:30 Wednetday Nov 26. Outreach 7-00 Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BAN FIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Mary Horn officiating Country Chapel Church School 9 00 a m worahip 1015 am BanTicid Church School 1000 a m Worahip Service 11 30 The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: OrangevilleGun Lake Area JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Manh Rd. two mile* *outh of Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman. Paator Len Harn* Sunday School Supt Sunday School. 945 a.m.: Church Service* II a m.. 6 p.m Wedne* day - 7 p m Family Bible Inatltule for 2 year old* through adult* Nuraery Uaffrd al *U service, Bui ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664 5117 (or (tee traniportallon In Gun Lake area Mmiitering God * Word to Today * World" Complete Proscription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION Haatlnga end Lokn Odoaae COLEMAN AGENCY at Haathig*, Inc. Insurance for your Life. Homo. Bu»lnea* ond Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hosting* — Noahvlllu FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ST CYRIL 6 METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Waller Spillane Paator Phone 792 2449 Saturday Maa* 5 00 p m Sun day 900 am of Hosting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS AAombor F J>.1.G Middleville Area THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broodway ■ Mo.l.ng, ST AUGUSTINE Middleville farher Walther Spdlane Pauor Phone 792 24av Sunday Maa* ll OOim BOSLEY PHARMACY -Prescription*-- UBS. JeHaraon.945 3429 Delton Area HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Haating*. Mkhigon HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS* INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hailing*. Michigan < ‘ BATTLE CREEK - Hannah K. Geist. 69, of 12324 T Drive North. Battle Creek, died Wednesday. Nov. 19. 1986 at home. She was bom in Pennsylvania, later resided in Orangeville Township. Barry County, and moved to the Battle Creek area 10 years ago. Her husband. John Geist, died in 1975. Surviving are daughters, Donahy Maninof Emmaus. Pa., Shirley Hoffman of Bank Creek. Erma Brindley of West Brunch unu Kathryn Shepard of Delton; sons. Charks Geist of Banfield and Frank Geist of Hollaod; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Satur­ day. Nov. 22 in the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Kilpatrick Church held a (hank offering dinner and service on Wednesday night Mis­ sionary ladies furnished meatballs, meal loaf and turkey. The rest of the meal was potluck Il was enjoyed by 46 people. After dinner a program was held upstairs in the church sanctuary. Steve and Bev Swartz of Hastings, who have worked as Bible translators for the Wydiff Society in Australia among the aborigines, showed a film about similar missionary work in the Andes of South America. They said that the village in which they worked is 600 miles from the nearest similar village, and that the only jobs in the village arc a few in adminstration. The re­ mainder of the people live on welfare. So­ meone has opened a store in the village, and now the people live mostly on American style soda pop and potato chips and similar junk food from the store. The Swartz family, in­ cluding three children, plan to return to Australia early next year. Gene and Frances Reuther and Ed. Jeanette. Andrew and Matthew Markwart recently went to South Wayne. Wis. to visit Bradley and Barbara Gillispie and their fami­ ly. Brad. Jr., was home on a five-day leave from the army while they were there. He has finished training at Fort Dix, NJ. and after spending his short leave at home, he reported to an army base near El Paso. Texas. Lakewood United Methodist Church is planning a cantata. “The Carol of Christmas,” to be performed Dec. 14 at the 9:30 a.m. worship service. The musical pro­ duction is under the direction of Nancy Booi and includes many singers from the church choir. Vfc Eckardt, Betty Smith, Jim Lucas and Cathy Lucas enjoyed the Ionia Masonic Lodge monthly dinner on Sunday. They met Velda King O’Connor there. Mrs. O’Conrx>r graduated from Woodland High School with Jim Lucas. She was accompanied by her hus­ band. LaVeme O'Connor. They now live in Hastings. Mrs. O'Connor and Mr. Lucas discussed briefly the possibility of holding a 55th reunion of their class next year. Woodland Gospel Singers held an an­ niversary concert at Lakewood High School auditorium Saturday night. The concert also included the New Life Singers from Mid­ dleville and the Capitalaires from Lansing. Pastor George Speas acted as master of ceremonies for the concert and opened the program with two choruses sung by the au­ dience and a short prayer. There were bet­ ween 250 and 300 people at the concert. The New Life Singers opened the program with several lively numbers. In their first number, the audience was instructed to "Shake a Neighbor's Hand” and to hug a neighbor’s neck. The audience complied with the hand-shaking but not many necks were hugged. This group sang and played in­ strumental numbers for a half hour. The group is made of Darlene DeGroot, piano; Dick Nelson, electric string buss; Gloria Miller, alternate piano player; Lyncttc DeGroot, trumpet; Chris Wingcicr, trumpet; and Jeff DeGroot, drums. All members sing. > CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd . 8 ml $ Paator Brent Branham Phone 623-2245 Sunday School al 10 a m . Wor»hjp 11 am.. Evening Service al 7 p.m . Youth meet Sunday 6 pm. Wedneiday Prayer Bible 7 pm NASHVILLE - Mrs. Clara D. Face. 87, of 218 Maple St., Nashville, died Tuesday. Nov. 25, 1986 at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28 at Vogt Chapel Wren Funeral Homes. Rev. Lynn Wagner will of­ ficiate with burial in Kalamo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Putnum Library Fund. Mrs. Face was born November. 8, 1899 in Kalamo Township. Eaton County, the daughter of George and Nora (Mix) Ehret. She was raised in the Kalamo area attending the Mason school. She was married to William H. Face on November I, 1917. They lived in Lansing before coming to the Nashville area in 1933. They fanned in Maple Grove and Castleton Townships before mov­ ing into Nashville in 1970. She was employed by the former Bcedlc Bros. Variety Store in Nashville for several years. “ Mrs. Face is survived by two daughters. Nora Jean Welker of Nashville and Phyllis Bassett of Battle Creek; one son. Calvin Face of Mason; six grandchildren; 13 great­ grandchildren; eight great-great­ grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. William, on May 18. 1981, one brother and one sister. Russell H. Lake HASTINGS - Mr. Russell H. Lake, 84, of 1532 W. Sager Rd.. Hastings died Wednes­ day morning. Nov. 26. 1986 at ihe Barry County Medical Facility. 3 Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. Bedford House Openings in our Adult Foster Care Home • Private & semi-private rooms • Men, women or couples • Permanent or winter months OnM-37 721-8073 by Catherine Lucas Lynette DcGrooi and Chris Wingier plan io be married early in December. George Speas introduced (he Woodland Singers, and Roger Buxton said they would open with a song they introduced at the Woodland Homecoming concert the Saturday before Labor Day. “Excuses. Excuses". The large audience enjoyed this amusing song. The W'oodland Gospel Singers performed for a half-hour. The Capitalaires Quartet sang the third half-hour. This group has recently been re­ organized with several new people. They now include Conan Underwood. Bill Basset. Daren Dodge and his father. Bob Dodge. They arc accompanied by Jim Stillwell on bass viol and Kenny Miller of Hastings play­ ing piano. He is a recent addition io the group. Kenny Miller was voted the farorite in­ strumentalists by the Michigan Gospel Music Association this year. This young man's vir­ tuosity and talent were appreciated by the au­ dience. He received a standing ovation after playing a solo. Bob Dodge said he has been singing in public for 20 years and has never had that happen to him yet. The Capitalaires plan to go to Nashville. Tenn, on Jan. I. 1987 and make some new recordings on Jan. 2 and 3. These will be the first recordings made by the current members of this group, and they are looking forward to having them After a collection was taken and a short in­ termission. each group sang and performed again for a much shorter period of time and to a much smaller audience. Roger Buxton announced that the Woodland Gospel Singers will hold another anniversary concert the Saturday night before Thanksgiving in 1987 and 1988 for people who like to plan ahead. They will also sing on Sunday. Aug. 16. 1987. at the Woodland Township Scsquiccntcnnial observance of our faith. Early in November, Bob and Virginia Crockford drove with their brother-in-law. Dave Smith, to his winter home in Sun City. Ariz. While they were in the western state, they met Chet and Ella Everett. Darwin and Dorothy McClellan. Ruth Rogers and Dr. Douglas and June Bonn, all from this area, at Marie Callandar’s Restaurant in Tempe. Ariz. for an early Thanksgiving dinner. During their Arizona sightseeing, they at­ tended the annual International Hot Air Balloon Race near Phoenix. Over 100 balloons were launched at one time. Bob took several pictures of this event. The Crockfords flew back to Detroit, leav­ ing 80 degrees and sunshine and returning to a cold, snowy day. They were gone three weeks. £> dentures 395 S225 S295 COMPLETE DENTURE5 UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE •Al tMth Ml HUttlilll B»4d mmt tM Ngh itiHardi it! by the Americaa Dtatol Am r. <3 5 JANET DUPUIS « •• Happy Anniversary You make the sun rise every day of my life ... ^ without you there u*ould be no life. q Love you forever. Your loving husband ... 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Kellie is a 1985 graduate of Lakewood High School and a recent graduate of M.J. Murphy School of cosmetology. She is currently working with Sandy Rose of Lake Odessa. Dave is a 19X4 graduate of Lakewood High School a graduate of ITT Technical Institute. He is currently employed with Electro Medical Services of Grand Rapids. A May wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tanner of Vermontville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Tamara Marie, lo Dale L. Resseguie. son of Mr. and Mrs. William Resseguie of Vermontville. A June 6. 1987 wedding is being planned. Friends and relatives are invited to an open house to celebrate Ivah Guernsey’s 86th birth­ day on Sunday. Nov. 30 from 2 to 4 at Lewis Guernsey's. 13777 108th St.. Freeport, given by her children. Freeport churches plan praise service The Sons of Royalty, a gospel quartet from Hastings, will be among those presenting special music (his Sunday (Nov. 30) at the Freeport Area Praise Service at Hope Church of the Brethren, beginning at 6 p.m. The Sons of Royalty, formed earlier this year, is comprised of Jeff Davis. Denny Myers. Steve Reid, and Brett and Becky Hoxworth. Other special music will be from four area churches; North Irving Wesleyan. Freeport United Methodist. Freeport United Brethren and Hope Church of the Brethren. The evening’s offering will be going to Love. Inc. of Barry County. Executive Direc­ tor Steve Reid will speak briefly about the Love program. Hope Church of the Brethren is located at 14275 92nd St. (M-50). Vine-Estep announce engagement Ivah Guernsey to celebrate 86lh birthday on Sunday ris. treasurer; and Anna Cairns, secretary. Other board members are Franklin Beckwith. Emerson Cairns. Linda Tolles. Margaret Keeler. Darrell Aldrich and Donald Procfrock. Ihe first graduating class from Hastings High School was in 1877 with five members graduating. Two-hundred thirty-five in 1986. The first Alumni Banquet was held in 1882 at the home of D.R. Cook on W. Green St. The record states that the "spacious dining room more then adequately accommodated the group”. No banquets were held from 1942-1947. It has been the custom to salute the 25th and 50th year graduating classes and select and honor an Alumnus of the Year. For the 100th Banquet, all classes are encouraged to make a special effort to get together at the banquet. The officers of the board will meet Dec. 4 at 7:30. and the entire board will meet again on Thursday. Jan. 8. 1987 at the high school. Mrs. Vicki Vine of Lake Odessa is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter. Tracy, io Scott Estep, son of William and Shirley Estep-ot Sunfield. Tracy is st senior at Lakcwcxxl High Schools. Scott is a 1986 graduate of Lakewood High School and currently in the Army stationed in South Carolina. The couple will be married Dec. 26. Siuits-Ruthruff announce engagement Theresa Siuits and Wayne Ruthntff from Hastings arc proud to announce their engage­ ment. They are planning a February wedding. New tax law to be discussed at library We've all read about the new tax law - that f>00 plus page document which will change how wc pay taxes and how much we pay. But. how w ill the new law affect investments and funds set aside in individual retirement accounts? To shed some light on this concern. David Ellis, vice-president and trust officer of Hastings City Bank will discuss the new law at Hastings Public Library Wednesday. Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. David recently attended a seminar on this subject so he is well versed in all the ramifications of the law and the impact it will have on investments. There is no charge for the program and the public is welcome. Bring questions to the library and find out from David Ellis. regular meeting of the Borrv County Board ? Commiisioners was called to order on Wednesa&y. November 12. 1906 at 9:30 a.m. by ChoirP*r»on Coleman. Roll call was token. Seven mem- were present Hoare. Kiel; Landon, McKelvey; •Hiamson; Coleman; and Dean. None absent. At the beginning of the meeting all present s,ood and pledged allegiance to the flog. Moved by London, support by Kiel to approve the ’’’inufes of the October 28 1986 meeting, os corrected. Motion corned. Moved by Landon, support by Williamson to °Pprove tho agenda, os amended. Motion corned. Moved by Hoare. support by McKelvey to accept Ihe resignation, with regrets of Rose McMellon on •he Health Systems Agency. Motion carried. Various correspondence wos rood by ChouPerson Coleman. Limited public comment wos colled for. with no responsc. Commissioner Williamson introduced Joe Rahn os •he new director of the Joint Economic Develop­ ment Commission. h wos reported thot the Hastings Savings and loan donated a von to the Commission on Aging. •• wos also noted that the Gun Lake Snowmobile Association donated S2S0 to the Commission on Aging. Moved by McKelvey, support by Kiel to approve and pay the following bills; Miscellaneous claims in the amount nf $45,018.27 from Ihe General fund; Low Library bills in the amount of $230.60 from Ihe Law Library Fund; Capitol Improvement bille. In ihe amount of $1,859 from the Capitol Improvement Fund Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson lo approve Ihe Commissioner's payroll In the amount ol $4,910.49. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by McKelvey, support by London to trans­ fer Revenue Shoring funds of $295,820 to the Gen­ eral Fund, os budgeted. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoare lo adopt •he following resolution: RESOLUTION USE OF CONVENTION FACILITY TAX REVENUE WHEREAS. Public Acts 106 and 107 moke avail able to Counties certain revenues from liquor tax solos ond portions of revenues from the Tri-Coun•y Hotel Tax when revenues exceed debt ser­ vice requirements lor convention facilities, and WHEREAS. Barry County's estimated certified con­ vention facility tax distribution for 1987 is $60,477, and WHEREAS. The County moy use this money to reduce property taxes or for general county opera­ tions. NOW. THEREFORE. BE iT RESOLVED that the Barry County Board of Commissioners determines that it would be in the best interest of the County •o utilize the Convention Facility Tax money for 1987 for general county operations and NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that •he $60,477 be recognized o. revenue in 1987 with one-half this amount appropriated to the Sub­ stance Abuse Coordinating Agency for use in Substance Abuse programs in Barry County. Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Norval E. Thaler. County Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN) )ss: COUNTY OF BARRY) I hereby certify that Ihe foregoing is a true and correct statement of the official proceedings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners ot their regular meeting on November 12. 1986. Miriam E White. Deputy Clerk /Motion carried unanimously. -Moved by McKelvey, support by Kiel to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION TO LEVY ADDITIONAL MILLAGE RATE WHEREAS. The Truth in Taxation Act (1982 PA 5. as amended) requires certain procedures to occur •o increase lox levies from the rollback amount; and WHEREAS. The Borry County Board of Commis­ sioners has determined that in order to carry out the policies and funding levels within its 1987 budget that if is necessary to restore a portion ol its levy reduction for 1986; and WHEREAS, The net effect is that the Board ol Commissioners is recommending that the 1986 County millage rote for total operating expenses be sol at 5.87 mills, which results in an additional millage rate of 0.25 mill above the 1986 adjusted base operating millage rate: and WHEREAS. Pursuant to Act 5. os amended, the Barry County Board of Commissiones held a Public Hearing on October 28. 1986. with due notice being provided, for the purpose of providing on oppor­ tunity for mtersted persons to be heard ond re­ ceive ond consider communications in writing with reference to whether the County of Barry should levy on additional millage rate for 1986 in Ihe amount of 0.25 mill above the 1986 adjusted base operating millage rate. NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Ihe Borry County Board of Commissioners doos hereby levy an additional 0 25 mill above the 1986 adjusted bose operating millogo rote for the 1986 tox levy which will establish the 1986 millage role for the County of Borry al 5.87 mills. Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Norvol E. Tholer. County Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN) )»»: COUNTY OF BARRY) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the official proceedings of the Borry County Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting on November 12. 1986. Miriam E. White. Deputy Clerk Motion corned unanimously. Moved by McKelvey, support by Kiel to adopt the resolution: RESOLUTION TO LEVY Consumers movie premiers in Hastings Local ‘‘actors” had a chance to see their screen work, last week, when a Consumers Power Co. centennial movie, filmed in part at Charlton Park last year, was previewed at The Cinema in Hastings. The company used local residents as extras to create an old-fashioned crowd scene at the park. Fred Douglas (top left) public rela­ tions manager for the company, in­ troduced the film at the showing. At top right is a scene in the movie taken at Charlton Park, and below are the local viewers. The movie, "Powering Michigan’s Progress.” depicts the introduction of electricity to Michigan and how it changed the state, creating employ­ ment and making conveniences available. It is available to local clubs, schools and organizations by contac­ ting the company. WHEREAS. The County Coordinator ond the Fi­ nance Committee hove submitted to the Board of Commissioners of Borry County estimates of the anticipated expenditures for the various depart­ ments ond functions of Borry County for the fiscal year 1987. together with Ihe estimated revenues from said deportments and from taxation for the year 1987; and WHEREAS. It is the duty of the Barry County Board of Commissioners to discuss, consider ond authorize an annual appropriation to cover such •xpenditures os are determined by the Board of Commissioners to be necessary; and WHEREAS. Il is estimated that a 5.8’ mills tox •o cover such estimated expenditures will be necessary. NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that a 5.87 mills tax be spread on the State Equalized Volua•ion of the property of the County of Borry to cover the estimated expenditures for the various departments ond functions of Borry County for the y»ar1987. Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson Berry County Board of Commissioners Norvol E. Thaler. County Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN) )ss: COUNTY OF BARRY) • hereby certify that the foregoing is a true ond eorrect statement of the official proceedings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners at their ragulor meeting on November 12. 1986. Miriam E. White, Deputy Clerk Motion coi ried unanimously. Planning and Zoning Director Koons wos present ®nd explained three rezoning requests; A-86-5 ’■86-6. ond. A 86-4. The Choir referred those re­ casts to the County Development Committee for •ludy and recommendation. Sheriff Wood introduced Dick Williams and Den•»'» Willingham, representing the Honeywell Cor porotion. As a result of an energy audit of the jail, by the Honeywell Corporation, a proposal was given lor heating and cooling control update ond maintenance at the joil facility. The proposal was referred to Ihe Property Committee and the County Coordinator, for study ond recommenda­ tion. Moved by McKelvey, support by London that per­ mission be granted to the townships to combine the millages of each taxing unit on their 1936 lax notices. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson that the bid lor short term bonds for township trea surers. from Burnham and Flowers, in the amount ol $1,767. be accepted. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Wilhomson that the following resolution be adopted JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION WHEREAS. Barry County participates in the City­ County Joint Economic Development Commission (JEDC). and WHEREAS. Il is necessary for there to be an employer of record, and WHEREAS. Barry County hos hod responsibility in the past for receiving revenue and paying ex­ penditures for Ihe JEDC; ond WHEREAS. As a port ol the JEDC s affiliation with the Borry Calhoun Growth Alliance, Barry County has agreed to a cash contribution as well as various in-kind services, including fringe bene­ fits; NOW. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED. Thot Barry County will be the employer of record for author­ ized positions in the JEDC. said positions lo be o director ond part-time economic development specialist ond these positions will be added to the County’s payroll out of the JEDC fund, effective Novembers. 1986. Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Norval E. Tholer. County Clark STATE OF MICHIGAN) )••: COUNTY OF BARRY) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true ond correct statement of Ihe official proceedings ol the Barry County Board ol Commissioners at their regular meeting on November 12 1986 MiriomE White Deputy Clerk Motion carried Moved by London, support by Hoare that per mission be given to the District Court lor he purchase ol a transcriber Motion carried Nominations were ogam opened for a member of •he Social Services Board. There being no further nominations, it wos moved by Hoare ond suppoi' by Kiel that the nominations be closed ond He en Wenger be appointed lo the Borry County Social Services Board for a three year form. Motion carried. Nominations were again opened for a member of the Barry County Road Commission Board There being no further nominations, the nominaticns were then closed. A vote wos taken on the t-vo pieviously nominated. John Barnett received five votes ond Steve Scott received two votes. Bar nett wos declared elected for a six year term on the Rood Commission Board. Moved by Landon, support by Kiel lo filo Oil correspondence and reports. Motion carried. Moved by Doan, support by London to adiourn to November 25. 1986. ot 9 30 a.m., or the coll of tno Chair. Motion carried and the meeting was cdjourned at 10:55 a.m. uxt II IK MiUl atx imi CMt UP ran. CAROLYN COLEMAN 3201 483.33 120.00 603 33 RAEM. HOARE 3203 483.33 150.00 70.77 704.10 ted mckelvey 3204 483.33 120.00 40.74 P. RICHARD DEAN 3205 483.33 270.00 46.20 CATHERINE WILLIAMSON 3206 483.33 150.00 60.06 PAUL KIEL 32)3 483.33 240.00 88 83 RICHARD LANDON 3214 483.33 150.00 20.58 TOTALS 3.383.31 1.200.00 327.18 Corolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson Norval E. Tholer. County Clerk 644.37 799.53 693. J9 812.16 653.91 4.910.49 (11-27) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 86 622-DO RONDA BENNER HURT, Social Security No. 381 -76-4620 Plaintiff. vi. RICHARD HURT. Social Security No. Unknown Defendant. James H. Fisher (P-26437) Attorney for Plaintiff At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Court Cham­ bers in the City ol Hastings. Michigan, this 7 day of Nov.. 1966. PRESENT: Honorable Richard M. Shuster. Circuit Judge. THIS MATTER having come before the Court pursuant to the motion of Ihe Plaintiff, ond the Court being otherwise duly informed in the premises. NOW THEREFORE. IT IS ORDERED that RICHARD HURT, Defendant in the cause entitlted. RONDA BENNER HURT, versus. RICHARD HURT. Barry County Circuit Court File No. 86-622-DO in which Plaintiff seeks a Judgment of Divorce from Defendant, shall file an answer or take other action per­ mitted by law or court rule on or before the 26th day of December. 1986. by filing an Answer or other appropriate pleading with the Barry County Circuit Court Clerk. Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan, 49058, ond that, should Defendant fail to take such action, a Default Judgment of Divorce will be entered against him. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this Order shall be published once eoch week for three consecutive weeks in the Hastings Banner. RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Judge SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE « FISHER 500 Edward Streel Middleville. Ml 49333 (11-27) & GOOD SPIRITS Cor*«r of Sooth Joffforooo sod Cowrt Street Heatings, Michigan SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • ADULTS... v9.95 Special prices for senior citizens & children For Reservations — 948-9291 7/VAf SPK//U.' "CLIPland SAVE ' . with thii M- ,or ONE.. ^SVNDAYBRUNCH ITY VI Ivolid Nov. 30 Only Dill0fDigfts Day Dec. 15 tli BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular video cassettes as they appear in next week's issue 19.*'Legend" (MCA) 2O.“The Trouble with Tribbles" (Paramount) of Billboard magazine. 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Little things make a big Just like the first Thanksgiving feast over 300 years ago, there was food for everyone at the Central kindergarten feast on Tuesday. Shown here en­ joying the goodies are (from left) Richard Thompson, Stacey Thompson, teacher Jean Picking and Ryan Craven. Give a friend the Hastings Banner for Christmas... Your family and friends will enjoy reading about our local community every week in the Hastings Ban­ ner. They’ll get more news about schools, clubs, churches and social events along with government news, police and court reports, and lots of local sports. Just fill out the coupon below $11 and mail it and your payment I I today. Only... JL Rebecca Johnston, a buckskin Indian, played the drums while her fellow tribesmen and newlyformed pilgrim friends sang on, giving thanks at the annual feast for Central kindergarteners. Indians Kart Gregory and Amber Christensen act out a skit at the Thanksgiving program put on by the kindergarteners at Central School on Tuesday. PER YEAR IN BARRY COUNTY Send my gift certificate to NAME ADDRESS CITY__________________ STATE ZIP Enclosed is my payment for: □ $11 Barry County □ $13 Surrounding Counties □ $14.50 Other Areas Send to Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Tiffany Steward. Samantha Goodenough and Amber Christensen dance Indlan-style in a perfor­ mance put on for their guests at the annual kindergarten Thanksgiving feast Tuesday morning. Indians and pilgrims alike joined in peace and thanks at the annual Thanksgiving feast at Central School. Each of the students was accompanied by parents, grandparents or friends, who. after eating a big meal, were entertained by the youngsters as they sang and danced. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 27.1986 - Page 7 From Time to Time... by...Esther Walton Joseph Cisler was one of county’s oldest residents in 1910 (Story in the July 20. 1910 issue ot the Banner) Living in Yankee Springs township a little over three mil's south of Middleville is Joseph Cisler, one of the few surviving pioneers of the northwest pan of this county who was one of the very first settlers in the wilderness. Mr. Cisler was born in Lycomimt County N.Y.. on Feb 7. 1826. He is the son of Houston Cisler. who moved from "York State" as it is called by oldtimers. to Michigan in 1830. They voyaged by boat from Buffalo to Detroit, and after­ wards went to Monroe. This part of the state, in which three terrible tattles of the War of 1812 were fought was still suffering from the blight of the war. When Mr. Cisler was there it was a French town. Everywhere there were ruins of houses which have been burned down by the British and Indians when they massacred the Yankee settlers. The Cislers lived at Sandy Creek, where one of the worst massacres took place, and near their home were ruins of many houses, and with new buildings being erected. Many of their neighbors told tales of hew their relatives had been murdered or captured by the savages. Mr. Cisler. then a boy. was intensely interested in the tales of war. and he spent much time in digging about, finding Canadian money and brass buckles. Houston Cisler decided to take up land in the western part of the state, and moved in 1836 to Bull’s Prairie in Irving township, where he and his sons worked the farm belonging to Albert E. Bull. They came by way of Gull Prairie in Richland, which Mr. Cisler remembers well as a beauty spot so covered with flowers that it resembled a "posy bed" in which were numerous prairie chickens. They stopped at the Yankee Springs tavern, and enjoyed the hospitality of the eccentric and popular "Yankee Bill Lewis". Mr. Lewis’ bar in the hotel which was very simple compared with the glittering modem drink dispensaries. It consisted of a keg placed on two wooden pins driven in the wall. The customer was served from a faucet in the barrel. Albert Bull employed the Cislers on his farm. Bull’s Prairie was the jumping of place into the wilderness which was afterwards laid out into the townships of Carlton and Woodland. The settlers foraged the river at the old Indian fords to get to the trails on the opposite shore of the Thornapple River. One of these fords was near the present railroad bridge, the other was several hundred feet fur­ ther down the stream. On the west side of the river, about 10 rods north, stood one of the first buildings in the county. It was a log trading post erected by a French trader from Detroit before Grand Rapids was founded. The date on which this post was founded is not known but it is sup­ posed to have been in existence previous to 1828. Il was a small, log house, and was in ruins when Mr. Cisler first came there. He dug among the ruins and found buried casks, which had contained whiskey. Mr. Cisler grew up among the Indians and early settlers. He says that the spirit of the wilderness got into the blood of the white children as it did in the blood of the Indians, and they were also in danger of becoming wild like the red men. One of the Indians whom he knew well was Adoniram Judson, who was given a collegiate education by Lewis Cass. Judson returned among the In­ dians who frequented this and Allegan coun­ ties and donned his blanket and moccasins. Mr. Cisler said the Indians were the best Southeastern’s Citizenship Honor Roll Mrs. Evans a.m. Kdg. . Terry Brighton. Kathy Golyar. Bub) KJ der. Bethany Olson. Jack Rodrigue/. J,in Sclvig. Kelly Smith. Patti Stockham. Tar3 Stockham. Michael Wcedall. Mrs. Finnic a.m. Kdg. David Barnum. James Clement. Jr'*‘,ca Fox. Craig Keizer. Elizabeth LonerganLeslie Ockcrman. David Scott. Mart) Shcllcnbarger. Michelle Shumway. Sa” Slogstad. Steven Stewart. Joshua Warren. Mrs. Finnic p.m. Kdg. Natalie Acheson. Shannon Bazon. Jordon Brehm. Elizabeth Carter. Mcleah Clark. Bec­ ca D'Agostino. Laura Edger. Brandon Kammord. Megan King. April Krebs. Robin Koan. Eric Meek. Katie Miller. Linsey Moore. Annie Nelson. Corinna Pacheco. Donovan Prentice. Amber Reid. Michael Sheehan. Dennis Slaghtcr. Tonya Ulrich. 1st Grade, Mrs. Sharpe Man Barnum. Billy Carter. Bndgit Cook. Chad Curtis. Gena Duflo. Tom Goggins. Robert Hoogcwind. David Koutz. M« Merr'n^0^' *-uke. Jeremy Madison. Jessica Miller ShaunRoush Bhw.t ’ e Felicity Graham. Eric Greenfield. Chris Ken­ ney. Shannon Mell vain. Brandi Meek. Heather Metzger, Troy Pittclkow. Jennifer Shumway. Ronnie Sue Wilson. Kimberly Windes. 2nd Grade, Mrs. Kent Heather Banning. Eric Dale. Jodie Din­ man. Tara Edger. Tracy Eggleston. David Frisky. Martha Gibbons. Aaron Haight. Tara Hummel. Chad Metzger. David Milier. Erica Miller. Robin Moore. Barbara Nelson 2nd Grade, Mrs. Greenfield Elizabeth Benedict. Tabatha D Agostino. Bruce Devree. Erica Eaton. Amanda Farmer. Jessica Fritz. Joyce Griffith. Jim Kenney. Brandy Johnson. Eric Schrum, David Shancck. Eric Soya. 3rd Grade, Mrs. Corrigan Jessie Allerding. Ty Boulter. Frank Cronk. Sharon Fields. Chad Keizer. Melinda Kelly. Russell Madden. Eric Palmer. Chad Price. Lori Vaughn. Jennifer Welchcr. Rachel Wilcox. 3rd Grade, Miss Campbell Amanda Acheson. Morgan Brill. Jason Deal. Ronda Fisher. Theodore Griffith. Car­ rie Hendershot. Sharyn Kauffman. Joe Rodti- ' । jmher Mikolajczyk. Amanda n ’ f’-,l’”vr. Lindsey Pittclkow. Jui‘.ndaci’ Jcnn,kr Sarah I.," c Sherman. Amy Swainston. Llrich. Becky Wilson. Ty Wood. 1st Grade. Mrs. Case M** *n,hon>Br)on- Melissa Camp. Gr^u’°°k' Karcn Andrea Eases. Alfick Matt Malik. Laura McKinney . Newt 3 ^*hcr- Joshua Newberry. Joshua Josn|On 5^"nna Nichols. Jolene Pasternak. R,ch,c- Jessica Robinson. Tim unds. Doug Sarver. 1st Grade, Mrs. Griggs Amy Archambeau. Bobby Baker. Heidi ChcJ.n®’ B*rman. Tye Casey. Eva Fk^.ninn Brian Dunkelbcrgcr. Shauna John ' Bal Giles. Zak Holston. Ginger KirF^'n manda Kcdcr- Scan Kelles. Jamie G^'S’ ‘ Alc' LaMa>- Cr>sul Madden. g Marcusse. Melissa Mcancy. Jon Mer, iKa Prkc- Davc Rosc- Mitch nd w *.Carl Sm,,h' L**1** Tho™°"- Tennine Walter. 2nd Grade, Mrs. DeWitt Kachcl Apsey. Kahla Avery. Ben Furrow. ques. Angela Sarver. Brandy Todd. 3rd Grade Liz Bates. Matt Birman. Justin Brehm. Jaime Brookmcycr. Nora Hoogcuind. Seth Hutchins. Fred Koning. 4th Grade. Mr. laikc Brice Arentz. Brian Bennett. Cal Cases. Mark Furrow. Cam Giles. Kris Meek. Jenny Meyers. Angie Rupright. Jonya Scott. 4th Grade. Mr. Kirkendall Jason Alton. Kau Baker. Julie Blc-.sing. Charity Cruttcndcn. Tiffany Everett. Robby Fenstcmaker. Mauja Kelly.' Sabrina Kosbar. Holly Miller. Carl Olson. Justin Reid. Amy Rouse. Robert Smith. Jennie Warren. Lewi’s Wcedall. 5th Grade. Mr. Palmer Rachel Brighton. Tammy Farris. Shawn Halliburton. Melanic Hendershot. Vickie Hine. Carrie Keiser. Loma Kilmer. April Lake. Andy Quick. Ed Ryan. Todd San Snoccncio. Shcllie Schantz. Joseph Shancck. Dcnna Smith. Dana VanNatter. 5th Grade. Mrs. Wilcox Pete Allerding. Renae Apsey. Paul Dull. Eric Haines. Mike Hcrp. Traci Kafka. Chip Lake. Audra Lewis. Teri McCandlish. Jeff Myers. Robert Sanlnoccneio, Jennifer Scharping. MERCHANTS judges of land. They frequented the river flats and the prairies, including Scales and Bulls prairies. They migrated where food was the most plentiful, and lived in villages, occupy­ ing wigwams made of bark, poles and cloth. They were a happy-go-lucky lot of people, be­ ing always moving. During the huckleberry and cranberry season, they changed their residence to gather the crops. Their descen­ dants today who live at Bradley in Allegan county are employed every year in gathering . these same kinds of berries in the former haunts of their fathers’, now owned by white men. The Indians always had plenty of ponies and dogs and outfits of canoes. The first thaws of spring found them in the numerous forest of maples making maple sugar. Loading their families into canoes, they paddled up the Thomapple to the lake where they fished. During the summer, they raised com on the prairies, and traces of their garden beds were plainly visible several years ago. In the fall, they moved to localities where game was plentiful, and trapped during the winter mon­ ths. It was a precarious but happy life for the red man. Mr. Cisler passed through the trails of pioneer life and has had many experiences which come to few men. He took up land in Thomapple after he left Bull’s Prairie, and he has resided there ever since. Mr. Cisler has been known to several generations, and he is one of the most widely known residents of the western part of the county. He is spending his last days on his Yankee Springs farm. With him is living his fifth wife. DISCOUNT iUT ACNWTMM MLt •» IT PAYS TO SHOP LOCALLY! DISCOUNT SMI V FREE PARKING AVAILABLE Hurry to Hastings this weekend for savings on your Christmas shopping. Local merchants offer name brands and competitive prices along with personal attention and service after the (Lots Indicated by solid black areas) Hurry this weekend for the big SALE! Early Bird Specials AT MANY STORES 8:00 a.m. Friday This is a drawing of the A.E. Bull farm where the Cislers farmed This advertisement is sponsored by J-Ad Graphics and the following business ... couar N0UM LIBRARY The JCPenney Co. County Seat Lounge Department Store, Downtown Hastings South Jefferson St.. Downtown Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broadway Position Open for: PART-TIME TELLER — 2-3 days per week — Apply at... Reception Desk Hastings City Bank Barry County Lumber Home Center The House of Quality Hastings Mutual Ins. Co. The Hallmark ol Insurance Excellence Brown’s Custom Interiors "Prettiest Homes in Town" Hastings Savings and Loan Assn. Where Savings Does Make a Difference WBCH Stereo too All/FM NURSE AIDES Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy we need some people who are willing lo give care lo ^her^Nur,* aide certificate required Starting aalary Your Retail Store Downtown Hastings $4,33 per hour. Blue Cross, sick, and vacation benefits Felpausch Food Center for 20 hours per week or more. BARRY COUNTY Medical Care Facility 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings Fine Foods • Meal • Produce Cinder Pharmacy HOW State Street Hastings Building Products. Inc. Mlgs ol Home improvement Products City Food & Beverage Open 9azn. to 11 p.m. Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your Life. Home. Business and Car Hastings Press 152 W State Str.el Flexfab, Inc. Fienble Hose and Ducts for Industry Hastings City Bank 150 W Court Street Wren Funeral Homes Hastings-Nashville National Bank ol Hastings Comer cl W State at Broadway Patten Monument Cemetery Memorials �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 27.1986 Inexperienced team greets 1st-year coach Though he is only a first year coach. Bill Rodgers is under no illusions. With only five lettermen and a team con­ sisting of 22 freshmen and sophomores. Rodgers knows his painfully inexperienced Hastings wrestling team will suffer at times this winter. “It’s a rebuilding year." admitted Rodgers, who takes over after the retirement of longtime Hastings coach Dave Furrow. “Hopefully in a couple of years we’ll be back at full strength. The kids have a super attitude and are working hard. Maybe that’ll make up for the inexperience.” Actually Rodgers' wrestling background strelchc more than one year. He was a student teacher under Furrow and then moved on lo Wisconsin as a head wrestling coach. The last two years Rodgers was Furrow’s assistant at Hastings. Rodgers said tradition is on his side at Hastings. ‘•Hastings has always had a strong program and I hope to continue that.” he said. Rodgers has only five lettermen back in­ cluding only two seniors, Rob Redman at 132 or 138. and Paul Austin at 119. The others are juniors Mike Hafer at 132 and Matt Spencer at heavyweight and sophomore Tom Bolo at 126. Of 37 wrestlers on the roster. 22 arc either freshmen or sophomores. The team has been practicing for three weeks and opens its schedule Dec. 2 at Wayland. The team's first home meet is Dec. 4 against Lakewood and Dcllon. Saxon eagers have talented juniors Three weeks is hardly enough time to draw conclusions, but Denny O'Mara has made a few notations on his 1986 Hastings basketball team. For instance: — As many as three juniors will start, with another 3-4 pushing for playing time. — The team will shoot better than last year, but he would prefer not to live and die on the jump shot. — Rebounding, as usual, is the single most critical question to be answered. O'Mara said the first 2% weeks of practice has been spent acclumating his players to this year’s system. The blending of returning let­ termen with this year’s juniors and their subsequent execution is the key to the first weeks of practice, said O’Mara. “We have a ways to go. but we’re coming along." he said. "The players coming up from the jayvee squad arc pretty knowledgeable because they did the same things down there. "We just need to play together and learn to execute like you have to at the varsity level." O’Mara has both of his returning guards back in junior Mike Brown and senior Mike Karpinski as well as seniors Dan Willison and Kyle Trahan. Size will be problem with Willison at 6-foot-2 the tallest person on the team. O’Mara said the team will have to rely on other strong suits if it is to be successful. "We’re a good shooting team." he said. “We’ll have to rely on our shooters, but al! shooters have good and bad nights." Rebounding, as is the case at any level of basketball, is critical. "It’s important." noted O’Mara. "We’ll have to work hard on defense. It's a big pan of the game and you do worry about it." O’Mara wants to avoid a start like last year when the Saxons lost eight of their first nine and were only 3-7 in the Twin Valley by the end of January. The schedule, however, doesn't cooperate with improved Caledonia opening the season on Dec. 5 and Ionia, with 6-IO Bret Zuver, next on the slate. Next comes Lakeview, a Twin Valley title­ contender. and then senior-dominated Lakewood. "We certainly don’t want to lose eight in a row again." said O’Mara. "But we could lose two of our first five and still be playing good." Hastings wrestling tri-captains Rob Redman, Tom Bolo and Mike Hafer discuss matters with head coach Bill Rodgers. Bowling results No Title Given Stefanos Pizza 35%-l6%, Little Brown Jug 33-19. McDonalds of Hastings 32-20, For­ mula Realty 23-29. Hastings City Bank l6%-35%. Pennock Hospital 16-36. High Games - J. Temby 129. B. Cuddahcc I8I. D. Beadle I76. K. Barnum I82, J. Jocsph 176, C. Williams 145. T. Daniels 188-528, J. Blough 173. L. Tilley 185, K. Winick 169. D. Snyder 211-560. Sports Sunday Night Mixed Alley Cats 30-18. K&M Asphalt 30-18. Elbow Benders 29%-l8%. Quality Spirits 27-21. Big Four 27-21. Ma’s & Pa’s 26%-2l%. Hooter Crew 24%-23%. Pin Busters 24 Vi-23 Vi. Unpredictable* 24-24. Gutterdusters 24-24. Chug-a-Lugs 23 Vi-24 Vi, Something Natural 23-25. Family Force 23-25. A-Tcam 21-27. Toads 21-27. Really Rotlens 19-29. Hot Shots 19-29. White Lightning 15 Vi-32 Vi. Womens High Game and Series - D. Kelley 195. T. Joppic 183. M. Snyder 182. B. Moody 180. C. Wilcox 177. D. Stamm 167. P. Godbey 164. M. Stahl 163. J. Ogden 162. B. Bchrndt 162. S. Winans 160. P. Lake 158. Mens High Game and Series - C. Haywood 190-541. M. Loftus 182-534. M. Tilley 184-533. M. Snyder 187-526. R Blough 188-521, R. Ogden 196-515. D. Stamm 509-182, S. Goodenough 187-502. B. Drayton 210. R. Ogden 202. C. Wilson 201. G. Snyder 191. R. Snyder 185. R. Ward 175. D. Friend 172. D. Ogden 172, W. Friend 171. K. Stahl 171. Riverbend Mondav Mixers 33-15.’ D. Hubei 33-15. Michclob 30-18. Girrbach’s 29-19. Dewey’s 28-20. Mex. Connexion 27-21. Bob’s Rest. 27-21. Valley Really 26-22. Circle Inn 25-23. Realty World 24 Vi-23 Vi. Hastings Bowl 24-24. Art Meade 23-25. Cinder’s 22-26. Hastings Flowers 20-28. Hallifax 19 29. Trowbridge 19-29, Sir N Her 18%-29%. High Game and Series - M. Nystrom 193. V. Carr 173. B. Wieland 178.’D. Snyder 209-521. J. Jacinta 160. J. DeMond 155. B Hathaway 200, V. Powers 179. M. Boston 165. L. Rcnnock 162. D. Murphy 169. R Perry 166. P. Arends 191. P. Snyder 179. B Eckert 191. Splits Converted - S. Trowbridge 5-10. I Westbrook 5-10. R. Kucmpcl 5-6-10. C. Hawkins 2-7-10. Continued on next page — Words for the Y’s Scoreboard Soccer team claims league title Members of the Hastings soccer team which claimed the B league title of the Southwest Michigan Soccer league: (front) Scott Turnbull (Kneeling) Fred Jiles, Pete Hauschild, Chris Tracy, Jorge Goytoytua. Sergio Goytoytua, Chad Tolles, James Thompson, Jeff Lambert, Lee Bowman (standing) Bruce Johnson, Matt Roberts, Scott Schoessel, Mark Carlson, Paul McKinstry, John Schimmel, Joel Lenz, Skip Joppie, Jim James, Dave Vaughan, Dave Slanker. Ben Hawkins, Derek Chandler, Doug Mepham. (Photo courtety of White's Photography) : Sports • • • at a glance by Steve Veddet Thursday’s Best First impressions of the Hastings basketball team arc positive. An improv­ ed and bigger Mike Brown combined with coach Denny O'Mara’s best overall frontline in years may very well produce a Twin Valley title. The team is easily deeper than it's been in years. On the negative side. O’Mara believes the Twin Valley is as tough as he’s evei seen it. Who says there’s no pressure to win at the high school level. How long till baseball season? Speaking of baseball, how can the Tigers even think of resigning Larry Herndon? Wonder if Mr. Campbell would be in­ terested in purchasing some land 1 own in Florida. Last August a certain writer took heat by predicting the Hastings football team would "only" go 6-3 in 1986. The team was 5-4. Still. I think the coaches did an ex­ cellent job of using the talent given them. Why do people automatically blame the coach when in reality it’s up to the kids whether to win or lose a game? Coaches aren't the ones executing plays in any sport. The job of a coach is preparation and if a team isn’t prepared, fine, that is the fault of the coach. Besides, why would anybody want to coach anyway? If a team docs win. peo­ ple think it’s because of talented players. If a team loses, it's a lack of coaching knowledge. Coaching is like being a writer. People think any parolee from John Ballpark Zoo can do it. Idle thought. Who would be silly enough to waste their Thanksgiving wat­ ching Green Bay and the Lions? I think I’d rather watch How the Grinch stole Christmas for the ump­ teenth time. Isn’t it about time somebody built a pool in Hastings? Anybody in the Christmas spirit yet? With all due respect to football, basketball is THE high school sport in terms of popularity. It has to do with intensity and the fever pitch which can be revved up on a basketball court. Nothing is more popular at the high school level than the boys state tourna­ ment in March. I'll tell you something, though, the in­ terest in the girls state tournament is growing by leaps and bounds. Evidence of that was Tuesday’s district finals in Hastings between Wayland and Delton. Not to sound sexist, but the worst mistake the Michigan High School Athletic Association could make would be to join the girls and boys basketball seasons. Let girls basketball grow at its own pace, a pace which has definitely been progressive. Early prediction: Michigan 23. Arizona State 20. No. Bo can’t lose every Rose Bowl, can he? Can he? Whatever happened to Lorenzo White? Geez, it's great to get all this off my chest. Did you enjoy the World Scries, played amid near-freezing 40-degree temperatures? Baseball is like golf — both were meant to be enjoyed when the thermometer fails to dip below 75 degrees. And in the sun. please. Pretty soon the networks will wreck baseball just like the big money contracts tossed around by NBC. CBS and ABC have wrecked pro football. Make no mistake, it’s only a matter of time before people begin rejecting net­ work interference and ratings begin sink­ ing faster than the Titani--. Sound cynical? Wail and see. YMCA-Youth Council’s Mens Basketball C League Neils Insurance 28 vs. USDA 20 Rotary II 19 vs. Riverbend 18 Carls Market 39 vs. Rotary I 18 B League: Gold Division . Hastings Manufacturing 61 vs. Kloostermans Koop 48 Art Meads Auto 56 vs. Pennock Hospital 68 B League: Silver Division FlexFab 63 vs. Brown Jug 69 Hastings Oxygen 58 vs. Hastings Mutual 38 A League Razors Edge 67 vs. Apex Polishing 68 Lake Odessa Merchants 54 vs. Nashville Hardware 71. Standings C League Neils Ins.................... .'..................................... 3-0 Carls Mark....................................................... 3-0 Rotary 1............................................................. 2-1 J-Ad.................................................................... 2-1 USDA................................................................. |-2 Rotary................................................................. |-2 Riverbend.................................... 03 Teachers............................................................ 0.3 A League Rodecs.......................................... -................... 2-0 Nash Hardware............................................... 2-1 Razors Edge................................................-...1-1 Apex Polishing...................................................1-1 Lake Odessa..................................................... 0-3. B League: Gold Hastings Mfg..................................................... 2-0 C&B Discount................. . ............................... 1-0 Pennock Hosp....................................................1-1 Kloostermans.................................................... 0-1 Art Meads Auto................................................ 0-2 B League: Silver Brown Jug......................................................... 2-0 Hastings Oxygen............................................. 1-0 FlexFab............................................................... 1-1 Vikings......................................... 0-1 Hastings Mutual.............................................. 0-2 Saturday Morning Open Crafts On Saturday. Dec. 6. the YMCA-Youth Council will be .starting its newest pro­ gram...Saturday morning open crafts. The program will run every Saturday until March 28 (exclude Saturday, of Dec. 20. 27, Jan. 3. Jan. 24). Boys and girls in grades 1-6. may make crafts in the Hastings Jr. High Music­ Room. The program will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. Entrance to the craft room is the music door off the Jr. High parking lot. A variety of crafts are planned. Children may make one or more than one craft per week. The cost of the program is .50 per craft. Par­ ticipants may stay as long as they like or leave lo participate in the other sports that are being offered that particular Saturday. The instruc­ tor is Lisa Wolverton. There is no pre registration for this activity. For more infor­ mation cull the YMCA al 945-4574. Floor Hockey There will be no Floor Hockey this Satur day. Nov. 29. Games will resume the follow ing Saturday. Dec. 6 at the same time. New participant may still participate. 87 Camp Registrations The YMCA is now taking registrations for anyone interested in going to YMCA Camp Algonquin this summer. For those that went lo camp in 1986, may go to camp in 87 at 1986 rales if they register by December 31. 1986. Please call the YMCA at 945-4574 for a brochure and for a detailed camp schedule. YMCA-Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer Standings WLT Red...................................................................2-0-0 Black................................................................2-O-I Green............................................................... 1-1-1 Tan................................................................... 1-1-0 Gold..................................................................1-2-0 White.............................................................. 0-3-0 Tan 6 vs. Gold 4; Red 3 vs. Green 2; Black 11 vs. White I. Volleyball Winners The Ink Spots tied for the B league title. Members of that team are (front) Bonnie Wierenga, Alice Cruttenden, Denise Brown (back) Jan Day. Chris Pierson, Kay Acker, Jane Blough. Members of the YMCA A league v^navball winners Hastings Fiberglass team: (front) Lisa Wingeier, Kathv Mawer, Jan Bowers (back) Karla McKeough. Evie VanEngen. Julie Green<ie|d’ Debbis Ha>es- Lake Odessa Livestock tied for the B leaoup tit tn . are (front) Kathy Pierce. Debbie Hurless, Sul Casey (bacMJodVs 'ut' Jeam Pyrzynski, Kathy Steele. Connie Williams, Shirley Gardner"* S ' C3,°' �The Haslings Banner - Thursday. November 27.1986- Page l More successful hunters Bowling Results, continued 21-27. Friendly Home Parties 20-28. Lifestyles 9%-38%. High Game and Series - S VanDcnburc 201-540. L DeLong 178-501. B Hanes 194-492. R Price 178-482. G Purdum 175-482. P. Frederickson 188-476. B Johnson 186. M. Hirvath 184. T. Christopher Monday Night Bowlerettes J&G Stock Farm 32-16. Kent Oil 31-17. Cascade Home Improvements 30-18. Bobblc’s Unique Nails 28%-l9%. Gutter Allan Lynd (left) and Jamie Breitner of Hastings got their two 8-point bucks near M-79 and Quimby. 28-20. Nashville Auto 27%-2O%. Hair Care Center 27-21. Haslings Bowl 26%-21%. D.J. Electric 26-22. Flex Fab -4%-23%. Pioneer Apartments 24-24. Mat­ thews Riverview Grocery 24-24. P.S. Cakes 23-25. Hecker Agency 21-27. Medical Care Facility 20-28. K.& E. Tackle 19-29. Reminder 14-34. High Games - D. Reid 161. J. Wilde IM. M. Goggins 181. M. Scramlin 209. C. Hart­ well 167. P. Arends 167. B. Whitaker 167. E. Dunham 188. J. Gardner 175. L. Elliston 197. L. Trumble 162. T. Christopher 161. L. Malone 135 (107 average). G. Purdum 178. S. VanDenburg 165. D. Smith 161. D. McCulligh 162, P. Godbey 145 (111 average). B. Cuddahee 180. C. Cuddahee 165. M Westbrook 166. G. Potter 177. J. Koctje 187. J- Richardson IM. A. Blakely 161. S. Penn­ Jenaro Colon of Lake Odessa (left) and Morris Rausch of Lake Odessa got their 8-point, 160-pound and 6-point, 125-pound bucks near Lake Odessa. Buy John Deere Toys from your fl John Deere Dealer and SAVE « Compare our everyday low prices From our Durable Pedal Tractor to the New Releases ington 167. P. O'Hcran 175. D. Long 175. G. Buchanan 167. B. Blakely 163. B. Hathaway 170. High Games with Series - M. Scramlin 209-517. L. Elliston 200-548. G. Purdum 196-536. S. VanDenburg 203-527. B. Cuddahce 197-542. Splits Converted - J. Smith 3-7. C. Brown 5-10. C. Moore 5-10. C. Moore 5-8-10. Backhoe Gravity Wagon Tuesday Mixed Marsh's Refrigeration 32-16. Hallifax Snowplowing 29-19. Floral Design 27-21, Hastings Fiber Glass 26-22, Lewis Really 25-23, Riverbend Travel 25-23, Hastings City Bank 23-25, Unprcdictables 21'6-26'6, Neil's Restaurant 2116-26'6, Formula Realty ‘ 21-27. CJ's 19-29. Moore Sales 18-30. Men High Game and Series - P. Anderson 187-492, P. Scobey 210, D. Castelein 199, D. Ruthruff 179, D. Smith 178. J. Jiles 179, R. Cullers 191, J. Woods 182. Women High Game and Series - D. Slovinski 196-490. L. Mc’ry 435, E. Johnson i I Brad Wright of Bloomingdale bagged this 9-point buck near Delton. Ed Cole of Orangeville shot his 8 point, 165-pound buck near Gun Lake. Tractor with Loader 1/16th scale <4 4*25 204-515. J. Smith 172. F. Ruthruff 185, D. Hoffman 201-497. T. Jiles 189, P. Cullers 176-496. J. Sanlnocino 170-432. Betty and Robert Crapo of Delton shot their 7 and 6-polnt bucks on their farm In Delton. IKS. R Kucmpel 174. M Hull 169. D Limy 162. M. Reuhjfd I5|. f>. Giltcbeny 169. B Smith >66. N. Houghlalin 149. N. Vamcy 1’9. A. Wdum 147. I. Clark I4«. I. Sanlnoccncio 149. Spill, Comennl • B Smilh 5-10. J MeQuern 5-7. Mixer Grinder Plus Many More Models in Stock. We have the BEST SELECTION in Town and Lowest Prices to Match. THORNAP.PLE VALLEY Hastings Mfg. Co. Viking II 225%, Chrome Room 216%, Viking 20016, Leftovers 196'6, Machine Room 173'6, Office 157%. High Games and Series - J. Rctzloff • 211-522, C. Hubbert 515, W. Beck 501. 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hastings • 616-945-9526 PEPSIN SHE AND WW wn* .. FEPSI-COU! Look ***** The Checks 1 have been distributed. Hastings stores are Fourteenyear old Dan Pranshka of Hastings bagged his 190-pound, 5-point near Cedar Creek. Shopper’s Heaven.. But remember, now's the time to join for '87! Christmas Clubbers like our interest bearing Club Accounts — Open yours for next year, now ... j L ATIONAL1 ANK of ASTINGS West State at Broadway Sheila Fawley. age 14. shot her 8-point, 160-pound buck near Lake Odessa. MEMBER FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to S100.000.00 WIN FREE GROCERIES FROM PEPSI AND PARTICIPATING STORES! -------- ENTRY form to deposit in store Plus, a chance Win Free~Groceries from to win Pepsi-Cofa (worth S25.00) 1 year of 2 winners at each Free Groceries! participating store I ■ out *■ me rtbrajacn aeo rt srn; tj Pro Kni BCJy" ^999999 । l-f 00/2 » *1.00/2 SAVE *1.00 OFF 2 ' i ! 2-liter or 3-llter bottles or iny 2 multl-pack : ! cons or bottles ol these Pepsi-Cole Products ■ i SBT I TOTMRfUAtA 730006 t>P»o kMsTWn to^raaewme-woenacawnpMHWrtno ya. reaar’in a/aot^faiaacrtree cP Sus 0* owiscmk I B^aM60<^cn>»kX«™s3«»’ceuA»^«DC»®a»<rcnx>cnil«*mne(l<fvei6e I Osr>m-ciVMc»M 0*r vac-rwn anmftatfl » earn. Oacaoo"peruiaa«SM»s»Mtf Cuttxnen"VUpayee 1 I 9jrtc �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 27,1986 Hastings grad wins gospel instrument award Ken Miller, a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School, was recently awarded the Favorite Gospel Instrumentalist Award from ihe Michigan Gospel Music Association. The award was presented at the annual Kcv Awards Banquet which was held at the Kellogg Center at Michigan State University. Ken is currently playing piano for the Capitalaires Quartet out of Lansing. The quartet is planning a January trip to Nashville. Tenn, to record their 25th anniversary album. Ken is the son of Lloyd and Edna Miller of Haslings. PRICES CUT AGAIN! THE LAST DAYS ON MOST ITEMS - MENS, WOMENSjCHILDRENS BOOTS & SHOES ________ STARTING WEDNESDAY MORNING AT 9 OXLOCK STORE HAS BEEN CLOSED ALL DAY TUESDAY TO MARK DOWN PRICES And to Prepare for This comlnp wed. A the Last Days BIRKE'S SHOE STORE FAMILY SHOES FOR MEN, WOMEN A CHILDREN Store Hours Friday 9 to 8 Wed. & sat. 9 to 5:30 — CLOSED — Thanksgiving Day — LOCATED AT — Store Hours Friday 9 to 8 wed. & sat. 9 to 5:30 — CLOSED — Thanksgiving Day 114 WEST STATE DOWNTOWN HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Selling out to the bare walls, all stock and fixtures in a GREAT $300,000 GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE G.O.B. LICENSE NO. 37 WE HAVE YOUR SIZE - THOUSANDS OF PAIRS ON RACKS TO SELL OUT Positive orders Have Been civen — Sell Out We must and will sell out entire stock, store fixtures, office fixtures, equipment and shelving to the bare walls in the shortest time possible — nothing can remain — buy now and save im­ portant money on fine quality famous name mens, womens, and childrens shoes, boots and accessories. If the people of Hastings and surrounding areas know real money saving shoe bargains, our store will be the scene of the fastest, most furious days selling in the entire 35 year history of this store — low prices on fine quality merchandise will pack our store with en­ thusiastic buyers — Hurry first come first served while our stock lasts. — FIXTURES FOR SALE — FAMOUS NAME BRANDS Nike . • Park Avenue • Morgan Quinn • Acme • • • • • • • • Kangaroo NCA Blazers Converse Alroblck Monroe Sportees • • • • • • Maine Woods " Revelations Calico Dexter Redwing Weyenberg • • • • • • “ Servus Sorel LaCross Gorilla Newville Falcons • • • • • • Dingo Ripon Burlington Ba] ston Alaska Knit Rockford ALL TO BE SOLD OUT SALE BEGINS WEDNESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 26th Ot 9 O'CLOCK USE CASH, CHECK, VISA, MASTERCARD Men's sport Sox Men's work sox Men's Dress sox THERMAL INSULATED VALUES TO ST.39 • NOW $1a7 « s247 VALUES TO $5.99 • NOW VALUES TO $4.99 • NOW 68(to$188 68c « s288 ALL SALES FIN AL — NO REFUNDS — WOMEN'S sox - Gloves - Caps Q EXCHANCES Men's Athletic Shoes women’s Athletic Shoes NIKE - KANGAROO - NCA HIKE ■ KAHCAROO - HCA VALUES TO $9.99 • NOW VALUES TO $60.00 • NOW VALUES TO $50.00 • NOW 99< «, s2aB «1688«>s3488 *y»8to*25aB STORE HOURS 9:00 to 8:00 — SATURDAY 9:00 to 5:10 women's Dress and Athletic Shoes women's Boots Children's Sport Shoes HIKE . KAHCAROO - HCA DRESS - SPORT - WINTER REVELATIONS - CALICO - DEXTER VALUES TO $45.00 • NOW «1988to«2588 VALUES TO $60.00 • NOW VALUES TO $39.88 • NOW $1088to«M88 M88 to $228B THOUSANDS OF ITEMS NOT ADIfertised Children's Shoes VALUES TO $39.00 • NOW «588 to s2488 Children's Boots WINTER - WATERPROOF VALUES TO $39.00 • NOW $588to$2488 soo Child's & women's Super special values VALUES TO $20.00 • NOW $|88 BIRKE'S SHOE GOI «G OUT BUSINESS — BE HERE THIS WEEK Ann Landers Tub talk not recommended Dear Ann Landers: I enjoy talking on the phone while in the the tub. but my husband says 1 am going to electrocute myself someday if 1 should drop the phone in the water. I simp­ ly can't believe the phone company would in­ stall phones by bathtubs if this was a possibility. Please check with your authorities and give me the facts. I will pull the plug immediately if you say my husband is right. — SOAKING IN SALEM. ILL. DEAR SOAKING: Dick Hill from Illinois Bell Corporate Communications recommends staying out of the water when using a telephone, although he says the danger of electrocution is remote. Unlike appliances such as hair dryers, the amount of electricity on a telephone line is too low to create a serious hazard near water. However. Hill cautioned that unusual occur­ rences such as a nearby lightning strike or a power line falling on a telephone wire may send a electrical surge strong enough to get past protective devices intailed by telephone companies. Il may appear glamorous when a movie star uses a phone in a bubble bath, but it is not a prudent thing to do. Tell them when they’re alive Dear Ann Landers: Real men don’t cry! Real men don't hug other men! Real men don't say "I love you" to other men’ I am ashamed to admit that all my life I have tried to behave in such a stereotypically masculine manner. My father and I always got along well. In recent years I tried to do more things for him and with him. We had a truly loving relation­ ship. But the constraints of manliness that he established by verbalizing these taboos prevented me from showing any affection for him. On a recent Wednesday. Dad asked his doc­ tor to admit him to a hospital for treatment of a high fever, the origin of which could not be determined. By Friday he was so weak he could not stand without support. By Saturday he was moved to the intensive care unit in critical condition. As he lay semi-conscious and not expected to live, I was fervently praying for a healing miracle. It suddenly hit me that I had never in my life told my father that 1 loved him-J had not hugged him since I was a child. There were so many things he wanted to teach me that I had never made an effort to learn. (From age 17 to 25, I thought I knew more than he did.) I begged God for another chance to tell my Dad 1 loved him. I wanted desperately to hug him but the taboo was too deeply ingrained and 1 couldn't bring myself to do it. I have a bit of advice for sons of all ages. If your father is living, hug him and tell him you love him the next time you see him. It doesn’t matter where it is or who is around. You might not gel another chance. I didn’t. — PRISONER OF “MANLINESS" IN MERI­ DIAN. MISS. DEAR PRISONER: Thanks for a pro­ vocative letter. In this age of Rambo fever and macho madness, it is good to be reminded that real men can and should show tenderness and af­ fection. It’s all right to cry. It’s perfectly OK to embrace a father, or a brother, a son or a male friend. Men who are sure of their masculinity do so without hesitation. The display of affection between men is heartwarming to witness. Men in other coun­ tries do it much belter than we do. I hope the men reading this will take your advice. Suggestions for giving DEAR FRIENDS: What follows was writ­ ten by Judy Vekasy, a registered nurse and director of activities in a nursing home in Savannah, Tenn. 1 believe this essay is most appropi iate for Thanksgiving. It originally ap­ peared in the Memphis Commercial Appeal. I am grateful to J.E. Bourne of Indianapolis for sending in on. Here it is: In this season of thanksgiving and just plain giving, I have some suggestions for those who need something to be thankful for or those who need someone to allow them to give. Nursing homes are full of opportunities. You say you can't do anything. Can you read? Good. Read to me. My eyes aren't what they used to be. Can you write? Good. Write a letter or a card for me. My hands arc shaky. Can you sing? Good. Help me with the words and I’ll sing along. Can you tell me about your job? I was a nurse once myself. Can you listen? Wonderful. I’m starved for conversation. Can you bake a sponge cake or zucchini bread or angel biscuits or make fudge? They aren't on the nursing home menu, but I remember how good they were and I would like to taste them again. Do you play checkers or dominos or rum­ my? Fine, so do I. but there is never anyone who has the time. They arc understaffed around here, you know. Do you play the violin or the flute, or the piano? My hearing is poor but I can hear any kind of music. Even if I fall asleep, you’ll know 1 enjoyed it. Once we were somebodies, just like you. We were farmers and fanners' wives and teachers, nurses, beauticians, stockbrokers and electricians, bankers and sheriffs, and maybe a few outlaws, too. We’re not all senile — just old and needing more help than our families can give us. This home, whatever its name, is "home" to us and you’re an invited guest. Please come. The welcome mat is always out and not just on Thanksgiving. I hope you will keep this and read it again in January, February and every other month of the year. We’ll still be here and our needs will be the same. Female pallbearers wanted DEAR ANN LANDERS: Recently a reader inquired about female pallbearers. She said it was unfair to discriminate against women in this area and suggested that something be done about it. You told her women have always served as pallbearers and there never has been a law against it. That exchange reminded me of an amusing incident from my own life. As a Catholic priest I conduct retreats and parish renewals. I reside at Villanova University in Pennsylvania. After a funeral service at which I officiated, a woman came up to me and introduced herself as "Mary Jane." a maiden lady. She said, "Father, I notice my friend, the deceas­ ed, has six male pallbearers. No way am I go­ ing to do that. My will is made out and I’ve in­ formed my next of kin that since the men never took me out when I was alive they are not touching me when I am dead. I have selected six female friends to act as pallbearers at my funeral." True story. So help me. — (REV.) MICHAEL SULLIVAN O.S.A. DEAR FATHER SULLIVAN: Among the many things I am thankful for today is the wonderful people who write to share their joys and sorrows and their fond memories. You just joined the group. Bless you. Is's not always easy to recognize love, especially the first time around. Acquaint yourself with the guidelines. Read Ann Landers' booklet, “Love or Sex and How to Tell the Difference. ” For a copy, mail 50 cents and a long self-addressed envelope with your request to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE Marriage Licenses: G. Richard Robertson, 39, Plainwell and Nancy L. Zantello, 33, Plainwell. Jerald Zombor, 24, Hastings and Pamela Nichols, 27, Hastings. Chris Hartman, 26, Hastings and Shelly Troutwine, 24, Hastings. Gerald Misner, 20, Delton and Laura Hager, 18, Delton. Timothy Swift, 18, Woodland and Star Barlow, 19, Hastings. Carl Cranmore, 21, Middleville and Laurie Walker, 18, Delton. • NOTICE • 180 Acre Parcel - The following property owned by the U.S. Government will be offered for sale by public auction on December 1,1986 at 9:30 a.m. at Farmers Home Administration, County Office located at 535 West Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings’ Michigan. ’ The Government reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The property will be sold without regard to race, color, religion or sex of the bidder. The 180 acre parcel will be auctioned first in three seperale parcels. Parcel #1 is 10 acres with buildings, parcel #2 is a 70 acre cash crop farm, and parcel #3 is a 100 acre cash crop farm located at 4 miles south and % miles east of Nashville on Cloverdale Road. Then the entire 180 acre parcel will be auctioned for a bld that exceeds the total bid of the three individual parcel bids. The properly will be sold for cash or Farmers Home Administration financing on a 25 year term with minimum down payment of 20% and an in­ terest rate of 11.625%. All Farmers Home Ad­ ministration financing must be prequalified after November 17,1986 and prior to November 26 1986 Inquiries for additional information contact farf™s Admi.nisiratlon, County Office located at 535 West Woodlawn Avenue, Hastinas Michigan 49058, telephone 616-948-8036. " ’ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 27. 1986 - Page ' 1 Hastings High School Honor Roll 9th Grade High Honors 3.504.00 - Nicole R Shav JaX Tfo? 7"? *' B"gh,,’n' nX . ■ c,Cru“«>8en. Raymond A. M n"ny L ,Mi"cr- Hra"»r A. Haas. Jeff M. Baxter. Lori A. Courtney. Tia DcGoa Ltsa A^ Ke'ley. Eric W. Endsley. MKhaellcen J. Snyder. Debbie I. Sensiba. Jason R. Abcndroth. Kimberly K Belanger. Bevin C. Dunn. Debbie J. Crebenok. Melina K Beltton Lor, L Hubhell. Suri K Sexton, va,..7'..SLlsu M Townsend. Rachel Y. Wilkins. David C. Calms. Dani R Cheeseman. Katnryn A Porter. Kalv L Rocnon. Joe E Meppelink. Barry J. Gitaon. Nikki K Spaulding. Rosemary A. Anger. Daniel A. Bell. Brandon M. Dawe. Jodie M Dilno. Honors 3.10-3.49 - Rodney H Scllcck. Amy Adams. Leisha D. Hull. Rebecca A Hawkins. Shawn W. Kwckcl. Jill L. Clark. Brian T. Morion. Tammi L. Davis. Jennifer L. Gidlev, Brel A. Laubaugh. Jenifer A. Schimmel. Rachel M Phillips. Brian A. Turnbull. Thomas J. Vos. Valeric J. Yesh. Corey S. Ward. Tammy M. Vansiclen. Russel A. Adams. Jeremy. P. Prong. Tim W. Alkins*»n. Tina M. Balk. John A. Hcikka. Jamie Murphy. Angelina R. Luna, Brian L. Redman. Jason P. Fields. Jennifer S. Homa Kathy J Henry. Mara P. Seuss. Dion L. Vrooman. Jason T. Watson. Teresa A. Amalio. Todd M. Harr. Pam J. Miller. Tif­ fany L. Hewitt. Jacquie J. Daniel. Brian L. Gibson. Tracy L. Kcnficld. Hon. Mention - 3.00-3.09 - Tammy L. Shcllenbargcr, Teresa M. Shepard. Phyllis J. Smith. Jeffrey T. Warren. Cynthia J. Wood. Tammie M. Thaylcr. Tanya K. Smith, Donna M. Vansickle. Edward C. Zurface. Ted S. Armour. Joe S. Marfin. Traci J. Roush. Erich R. Owen. Dana S. Markley. Rob L. Case. Gregory K. Chandler. Jennifer L. Chase. Tammie M. Rider. Blanca E. Pacheco. Melanic E. Cross. Kathy A. Rinc. Jessica L King. Thomas M. DeVault. Shannon M. Leslie. Kevin A. Farris. Karen R. McCulligh. Scott R. Hubbert. Kelli D. Gerber. Jennifer E. Lcinaar. Jeff T. Krul, Christina J. Mor­ rison. Susanne E. Howell. Jacklyn P. Longstreet. Jason Hunt. 10th Grade High Honors 3.50-4.00 - Nancy J. Vitale. Trina M. Slagstad. Lynn W. Barcroft. Mark D. Kelly. Diane S. Dykstra. Scott D. Smith. Yvette M. Vargaz. Wendi R. Wallace. Derek S. Ferris. Lydia L. Hensley. Nikki E. Smith. Paul W. Vanamcyden, Ben G. Richardson. Vai A. Oldz. Melinda A. Hare. Christopher P. Todd. Chris L. Tracy. Laura J. Lenz. Honors 3.10-3.49 - Michael C. Sams. Lon A. Sexton. Jennifer C. Tcmby. Alexandra M. Warren. Jason R. Hart. Doug Maurer. Darccl R. Lowell. Dawn J. Eaton. Abby J. Forbes. Joseph C. Krammin. Georgia C. Griner. Paul McKinstry. Shay L. Wood. Roni S. Schlch. Lloyd H. Simmons. Paul G. Hare. Christine L. Benedict. Chad J. Murphy. Allen W. Slocum. Cassie L. Ward. Jim J. Rosenberg. Terry Bennett, Tammy M. Cotton. Julie D. Lord. Anna M. Spindler. Iva J. Vaughn. Deb­ bie K. Tiglas. Mason R. Christiansen. An­ thony L. Hayes. Diane L. Dietrick. Angie M. Ehrcdt. Marc Lester. Peter J. Hauschild. Hon. Mention 3.00-3.09 - Steven K. Rcahm. Julie L. Richter, Dayrl A. Pyle, Patricia J. Wilson. Tammy S. Morrison. Holly L. Williams. Scott D. Teske. Kim R. Stevens. Stacey L. Pierce. Duane D. Taylor. Kristine L. Witham. Joann S. Walters, Jamie J. Ogden. Stacy L. Jordan. Tamra Lewis. David A. Clouse, Jim M. Clouse, Kevin R. Cole. Tim E. DcMott. Ron McComb, Denise M. Ellis. Jason H. Miller. Gene Liszwcski. Jen­ nifer A. Jacobs. 11th Grade High Honors 3.50-4.00 - Sara A. Sweet land. Jeanette M. Skidmore. Mark L. Micklatchcr. Aaron P. Moskalik. Janellc D. Hoekstra. The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 LC&ASSIFIBD ADS Real Estate I-or Rent Jobs Wanted FOR SALE: Mobile home 14x65 fu on 2.3 acres of ground, good condition, on Quimby Rd., good well, woodbuming stove, stove and refrigerator, drapes and curtains. Phone 948-2787 FOR RENT: nice country home. Call 948-8524 HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St., Nashville 852-9537 evenings SERVICE DIRECTORY Kathleen E. Barcroft. Benjamin J Hawkins. Ronald J. Buslance. Kimberly A McCall. Daniel D. Pickard. Lisa K. Ehzroth. Chad R Tolles. Jackie M, Sunior. Wendy J Ulrich. Eric J. Maichele. Dana M. Clark. Jonathan L Harmon. Andy M. Furrow. Philip J- Wymer. Micah P Murphy. Kenneth R MacKenzie. Robert J. Longstreet. Brad S. Campbell. Shelly L. Converse. Robin S. Beach. Amy JBowers. Kirk C. Cheney. Peter J. De Vault. Michelle I. Freridge. Brad E. Gray. Michael Merrill. Honors 3.10-3.49 - Michael G Robinson. Valeric M. Peake. Laura S. Rowley. Becky A. Marsh. William S. Turnbull. Joseph W. Rentz. Aija A Roush. Philip M. Anton. James M. Bauchman. Michelle A. Frey. Bob­ by J. Frick. Amy L. Gibson. Amy E. Ket­ chum. Sham J. Reaver. Jennifer N. Oldz. Michelle R Rice. Jerry L. Case. Donald RCheeseman. David L Covey. Philip M- Hafer. Jennifer R. Demond. Beth A. Pierce. Michelle R. Murdoch. Larry A. Perry . Jen­ nifer E. Norris. Titia L. Kirkham. David Slankcr. Tom J. Mathews. Stan L. Nicholson. Jocll A. Carpenter. Lisa A. Clawson. Brian C. Hinton. Stephanie M. Kane. Robin RCruttcndcn. Kathy A. Dawson. Sharon MDcnslaw. Leland J Doxtadcr. Kathy J Hause. Steve Hausc. Georgette G. Garcia. Karla E. Halstead. Cris A. Sarver. Stephen M. Morris. Brian T. Tack, Melissa K. Nitz. Janice L. Nolen. Dan R. McClurkin. Erin E. Solmcs. Lesli P. Becker. Thomas A. Corkins. Kelley M. Daugherty. Patrick L. Elliott. Hon. Mention 3.00-3.09 - Sandi J. Moore. Theresa M. Kuhall. Christina M. Morgan. Denna L. Sherry. William S. Mullins. Thomas S. Smith. Rebecca F. Miller. Kelly Pritchard. Michelle M. Raymond. Chcric M. Swank. Evelyn K. Rafflcr. Dawn M. Shaffer. Douglas B. Mam. Stacey L. Rhodes, Tracy D. Heath. Mark A. Atkinson. Kimbcrlcc B. Huss. Tuanc Barlow. Scott A. Brenner. Jen­ nifer L. Borton. Kim A. Javor. Carina D. Bradley. Mike W. Brown. Matthew R. Decamp. Kevin L. Kelley. Lauric A Kensington. 12th Grade High Honors 3.50-4.00 - Kelly M. Shay. Kathleen R. Richar. Amy S. Haywood. Ann L. Scofield. Kristen J. Arnold. Valeria S. Dakin. Bradley D. Emswiler. Jence S. Newton. Doris P. Huey. Anna M. Loftus. Yolanda L. Zimmerman. Steve J. Laubaugh. Kristina M. Brumm. Mark D. Wilson. Susan E. Strong. Sheila M. Roush. Chuck D. IRENES LICENSED DAY CARE: now has day time openings for 2 children above the age of 2 years. PH. 945-2315 24-Hour BANKING Help Wanted BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 & Church St, Hastings, Ml 49058 - Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers ' Dictation Equipment • Typewriters - All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement Life Home Auto • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE at 945-3412 REAL ESTATE Our 46th Year MILLER REAL ESTATE Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R.S. Hostings (616) 945-5182 LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING LIKE TO WORK IN­ CONSTRUCTION? Have several openings in new unit. Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, electri­ cians. No experience necessary. We pay you while you learn. Phone 616-731-5520 (local to the Kalamazoo and Baltic Creek area) or tol’ free 1-800-292-1386 The Michigan National Guard. RETAIL SALE REPRESE.NTATIVE NEEDED: for Lans­ ing and a 40 mile radius. Will be serving confectionary products for a Michigan Food Broker. Available to work 20 hours per week, S6 per hour plus mileage. All you need is a dependable automobile, a competitive spirit and a strong desire to succeed. Sales training provided. Send resume lo P.O. Box 8577, Grand PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 3211 fckqw. lertep fteeeMM OKI: 7 5:30 llM.-fn.lrt. H JO \ndrus W 1435 S. Hanover St.. Haating*, Mich. 4B0S8 Eagles ‘Thank You’ Social a success The Eagles Grand Aerie Representatives for the New Eagle Lodge now farming in the Hastings area, hosted a thank-you social on Nov. 2. at 505 W. Apple St.. Hastings for all workers and new members who made the group possible. The membership drive continues, and the charter was secured so early in the drive. More new members were signed at the social and visited and with new friends and played some games. The response surpassed expectations but there is still room for many new members. Stop in for information. AMENDMENT TO RATE AND MANDATORY CONNECTION ORDINANCE OF THE GULL LAKE SEWER SYSTEM An Ordinance »o amend Sec­ tion IV ot the Gull lofce Sewer Rare ond Mandatory Connection Ordinance pertaining lo con­ nection charges for new con­ nections to the system ond the amendment ot Section VI per taming to deadline for connec­ tion to the system ond to amend ports or portions ot the ordi­ nance which oro inconsistent herewith ond to provide for the effective dote THE TOWNSHIPS OF ROSS RICHLAND PRAIRIEVILLE AND BARRY ORDAIN Section IV of tho Gull lake Sewer Rato ond Mandatory Connection Ordinance originally enacted April I, 1984 and os amended July 1. 1985 ond Jan­ uary I 1986 is hereby further amended so that the first lour full paragraphs of said Section IV pertaining lo Sewer Use Charges ond Connection Charge oro hereby revised to road cs follows A Sewer Use Charges. Sewer use charges to each single family residential premise shall be in the Hot amount of S55 for opera­ tions ond maintenance onpense per quarter effective January I 1986 There shall be no sewer use charge lor debt service after December 31. 1985 Each user other thon o single family resi­ dence shall poy o quarterly charge ol S5S multiplied by o factor representing o rotio of sewoqc uso by such class of read as follows hproatlor I* is hereby doloimmod otul dedaied that public sanity sew ots are essential lo tho healtl sofmy and welfare ol the people ot ihe Townships ol Ross Rich land Prairieville ond Barty and that oil piemisos on which sttur lures in which sonitory sewage originates o> is situated shall connect lo tho system at the earliest reasonable date as a matter for the protection of the public health solely ond wel fore ol tho Townships There fore oil promises on which structures oro situated or be­ come situated ond which tom lory sewage originates ond which sewer services of the system shell be available within 200 feet shall connect to soid system os follows A. structures or premises emitting towage prior to sewer services becoming available shall connect within 18 months from the dote ol notice ol such availability by the appropriate Township official or its agent B Structures or promises which began omitting sowogo alter a public sewer lino wos constructed shall connect prior to emitting sewage. Said notification and enforce­ ment of this Section shall bo in conformity with Act 28B ol tho Public Acts ol Michigan ol 1972 os amended. SECTION III II any section, paragraph clause or provision ol this Or­ dinance shall bo hold invalid, tho invalidity ol such section paragraph, clause or provision shall not effect any of tho other provisions ol this Ordinance SECTION IV All Ordinances Resolutions or Order or ports horeol in conflict with tho provisions of this Ordinance orc. to the o« tent ol such conflict, hereby ro- SECTION II Section VI of the Gull lake Sewer Rate and Mandatory Con nection Ordinance originally en acted April I 1984 and amen­ ded effective July ’ 1985 ond January 1. 1986 it hereby amended so that Section VI shall This Ordinance shall toko ellect December 15. 1986 Ross Township Clerk Richland Township Clerk Prairieville Township Clerk Borry Township Clerk (II 77) 13,000 instant Connexion CIRRUS access to comes to , locations , Felpausch! grassy y°ur Money Canada 0' o. gwunciy 4 b- • •<> HASTINGS CITY BANK HAS A NEW AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE LOCATION. Now you can use your Hastings City Bank Connexion card at the Hastings Felpausch Food Center, as well as our Middleville and Hastings offices. You can withdraw cash, make deposits and payments, or inquire about your balance. And remember, Hastings City Bank is a part of the Cirrus Network and a member of Network One, giving you over 13,000 additional locations. Hastings City Bank, making banking easier and more convenient for you. FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED: for infants, pre­ schoolers and teenagers. Family and Children Service provides training and support plus expenses. Interested families call 948-4096 or 1-965-3247 WRIGHT-WAY CARPET in Ionia will floor you with our sale prices on no wax vinyl and carpets. 616-527-2540 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Hmtn: Mondoy 8 to 8 Tuesday Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY StRVlCE PARTS □ More newt every week! Subscribe to the Banner CflEIAl MTMtS PUTS MVISIH Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! 948-8051 FDIC CIRRUS o° J ,<3 ,o 4 Miscellaneous CAR & TRUCK REPAIR L. Meyers. Jeff L. Neal. Charlotte L. French. Scan M. McMahon. Daniel A. Kodrigucz. Kenneth E. Dunn. Kristine J “X. Mana T. Gagnon. Kavan T. Gears. Hon. Mention 3.00-3.09 - Kan J. Warner. iraci D Warren. Daniel J Willison, ’’khelle J. Ulrich. Wendy M. McLaughlin. «ffM. Schantz. Kelly L. Jelmski. Kalhs A Stenberg. Janet L. Miller. Susan K Innun. “>nn M. Hooker. Shawn J. Rhmidcs. Kimberly A. Sensiba. Mike W Barnes. Chris s Beck. Jeff A. Boop. Joe M. Born. Chad M La-sey. Jolene A. Cridler. Kim G Harma. Michael A. Eastman. Pamela J. Emberton. Sandra K. Ehrcdt. users io normal single family residential sewage use os reflet led in Appemii- A bu’ not less than $55 B Connection Charge. Direct Connection*.. For each direct con nection mode within the time specified in Section VI hereafter to lines of the system theic shall be charged a lee equal to the sum of a) 52 500 per single family residence equivalent plus, b) SI3 00 per foot ci public road frontage or equivalent of ony premises serviced by the System provided however that o ci edit may be token on said direct ccenaction charge equal to the sum if any specially assessed against the property by th© Township lor the pur pose of defraying par t of the cost of the system providing the credit hos not been previously used ogoinit another con nection charge All non-mondotory connections mode by con­ tract within the limo specified in Section VI shell only be allowed for the above stated cost if a contract is signed with the Township within 60 days of notice of availability of the sys tom. C Connection Charge, Indirect Connection: In order to defray the proportional share ol the necessary oversizing of treat­ ment facilities trunks and pump­ ing stations, for each indirect connection to the system at any time hereafter, there shall be charged a fee ol SI '’50 per tingle family residence equiva­ lent. An indirect connection shall be defined as one mode to public lines in accordanic with all applicable State County or Local Codos. Ordinances ond Regulations, which is added to the system after its original construction ond serving more thon one property the cost of which it poid from special assessments or private funds J SUNSET ACRES: Home for the aged is nosv taking applica­ tions. All shifts, part time and full time. Phone 945-9789 "Quolffy Dry Cleaning for over 3D yean*' Ra i " Winans. Marc J. Zimmerman. . J*’ Trowbridge. Kelli K. Kermeen. Lon - Hough. Steven D. Shepler. Angie M Aleyers. Michael K Miller. Debra R Sehleh. STA1E OF MICHIGAN COUNIItSOF KALAMAZOO AND BARRY ROSS TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO 93 Adopted Novcrnbct 10 19B6 RICHLAND TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO 123 Adopted NowcmberS I9B6 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO 49 Adopted Novernbet 12 1986 BARRY TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO 22 Adop'ed December 2 1986 Elective Date December 15 1986 51 ’ Rapids, MI 49508, Attn: Dept. J.H.______________________ __ BARRY CLEANERS B Simmon.. Amy J. AnJni. 3.10-3.49 - L,.a V Vargaz. Shannon iHums. Martha S. Kessenich. Coleen K “Wsman. Filipe \ P1,|nla Kev,„ |> Pareiel. p\ Smith. Susan D Coykendall. Jell S e c-*xann K Gibson. Laura A Hammond. It" Lc',cr> Schimmel. Pam Ucbhauser. Kimherlee E. Stafford. Denise . . Ylle>. Laura A Redman. Tract A Allerding. Eric W Pelervm. San ,y E Peter- >. Legal Notice o .• // u \ mess Services NO WAX VINYL for your kitchen or bath. Dozens of rolls. Sale prices start al S2.99 p.s.y. Wright-Way Carpet, Ionia 616-527-2540 _______________ J 7 Days I \a week/ EXPERT TREE and slump removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854____________________ GOOD SERVICE QUALITY CARPET: and installation fully guaranteed at Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse in Ionia, 616-527-2540 _______________ _ Wayne B. Oom. Mark E. Slocum. m Vicok I. R„«. Jackie I. KlmtKrl> D Buhnas. Lashell K Herb• Kevin B Schantz. Michelle M AfetworkOne �Page 12- The Hastings Banner- Thursday. November 27.1986 ASCS holding community committee elections now Each year the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service holds elections for Community Committee members to represent them in ASCS matters. These elections arc currently in progress and end on Dec. I. Ballots have been mailed to all known eligible voters. Persons eligible to participate in any ASCS program such as owner, operator, partner, corporal ion or other interest are entitled to vote. Persons who have n-x received a ballot and feel they arc entitled to vote may pick one up at the Barry County ASCS office or have one mailed by calling 948-8037. Ballots will be counted al the ASCS office on Dec. 8. at 9 a.m. This meeting is open to the public. The communities, for voting purpose, arc generally the township where the person lives. If anyone receives a ballot for a community other than where they reside, they should re­ quest a correct ballot for their community. The three persons with the highest number of voters in the community election will be delegates to the ASCS County Convention which will be Dec. 16. at 9 a.m. at the ASCS conference room. At this convention, a new County Committee person will be elected for a three-year term. Alternates will also be elected. This convention is open to the public. Prospector's finds on display at library Healthy food can be tasty and attractive NEW YORK (AP) _ You probably know no matter how healthfully you eat” and the food you eat should be more nutritious, devotes one segment to working out. The foods on that show include lentil and brown but you may not know how to make it case at the Haslings Public Library. Among his samples are silver nuggets, rose silver rocks, processes silver ore in a fine powder, cobalt ore. fool’s good nuggets, and silver core samples. Also displayed in the case is his metal detector, the instrument used to locale metal ore samples. Ken’s business card says ”1 find lost property, jewelry, and money". Visit the library and find out what rawsilvcr Schedule of Home Games Ticket Prices: *6.50 and *5.50 Sundays 7 00 p.m Matinee Games 4.00* 3 00* * All Others 7.30 p.m .A A*A * FOR MORE INFORMATION 616-345-5101 WINGS STADIUM 3600 VSt! RlCkDf. Kalamazoo, Michigan ilMVtC ujwfjo w<igM By Yoar“/ZCo*' LcenterJj _ from scratch need not be difficult and that some fish seems to protect against heart conversation She said time prevented them both looks and tastes good," Brody, a eating health food doesn’t mean sacrificing delicious flavors," Brody said. disease, the composition of table salt, what foods provide calcium) and presented so it’s from getting together, and it’s too bad. But Indeed, the foods prepared in the first two easy to remember. For example, Brody calls segments appear very easy, and Brody takes nothing for granted. When Irish soda bread is fiber the "Roto-Rooter of the digestive tract." preparing some of their own recipes. "Good Health," produced by KERA in In each of the 10 half-hour segments, Brody and a guest expert take on fat, fiber, cooking prepared, Brody explains that the caraway for company, weight control or another topic. They discuss the role of diet in health and seeds called for in the recipe are the seeds found in rye bread. 100 other newspapers, said in an interview. explain the effects of foods on the body, a ••We wanted people to relate to what they meal, dessert included, is prepared to go along already know,” Brody said. And, she said, the with each theme. A jogger, swimmer and cyclist, Brody said information will be new to many people. “I really am very concerned about the she considers exercise "a dietary requirement Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray thot the letter Irom J-Ad Graphics. Inc. requesting the City extend their water and sewer lines north to their property ot their cost be referred lo the Woler ond Sewer Committee for study ond to report bock November 24. 1986. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Wolton. supported by Spockmon that the request from the Chamber of Commerce to cover parking meters Thanksgiving through Christmas and allow free parking be granted. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. A proposed ordinance to establish a Municipal Parking Authority presented by City At­ torney. James Fisher was read and discussed. Copies ol or­ dinance were given to council lor further study ond no action token of this time. Councilman Miller brought up the RV dumping station at the disposal plant and it is to be studied further ond a plan presented soon. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spockman that the Planning Commission minutes of November 3. be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent None. Carried. Moved by Spockman, sup­ ported by Cusack thot the elec­ tion worker for the November 4. General Election bo paid os follows: Precinct workers $52.00; Add’l for Chairman $10.00; School $5.00; AV Counting Board $13.50. Add I lor Chairman $3.00. Yeos Compbell. Cusack. Gray Hemerling. Josperse. Miller Spockmon. Wolton. Absent None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Homorling that tho Police report lor October bo received ond plac­ ed on filo. Yeos: All. /bsent None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusock that o letter ol thanks bo sent lor the promotion ol the Sesquicentennial. The $1.500.00 borrowed from the Community Celebration Fund wos returned October 4. 1986 by the Sesquicentenniol Committee. Yeos: All. Absent: Nonq. Carried. Mayor Cook reported on the Chief of Polices' position and slated that the committee had decided on a candidate ond that ho would move to the City in the summer of 1988 after his daughter graduates ond will start December 1. if approved. Further details will be al the next meeting. Moved by Spockman. sup­ ported by Miller to go into a Clos­ ed Session to discuss labor negotiations and pending tax appeals Yeo* Wolton. Spockman. Miller. Josperse. Hemerling. Gray. Cusack. Nay* Campbell. Carried. Moved by Campbell, suppurled Ur AUUar. >o adjourn at 9:15. Road ond approved: William R. Cook. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (I I-27) A year ago I heard a new Diet Center was going to open in Hastings on January 20, 1986. Being depressed about my weight. I ate a lot through the holiday season and gained an extra 10 pounds. When the Diet Center ad came out, II said, "II you could lose weight by yourself, you would have done so by now." I felt they really meant me. I joined on their opening day, January 20.1 couldn't wait to weigh in everyday. Their program works and I was totally commited. The counselors were as excited as I was by my weight loss and their enthusiasm I loved and it was so contagious. By May I had a wonderful surprise for my unknowing snowbird parents and in-laws — 60 pounds off. The diet was so easy to follow. The ’oods were all bought right at the grocery store, and there are no drugs. The balanced diet, based on sound nutrition, stabilizes the blood sugar and there are no hunger pangs On Oct. 10,1 reached my goal. 101** pounds, gone forever! I have been taught how to maintain my new weight. Thanks. Diet Center counselors, for all the cheers. I wouldn't have made il without you! Yeah I’m a Winner BEFORE JAN. 20, 1986 OCT. 10,1986 A Very Special Lady 1615 South Bedford Road M-37 CAPPON OIL) Hastings, Michigan 49058 DIET 1 lCENTErJ fish. One drawback is that Brody appears separately from her guests, so there’s no healthfully is easy, it’s fun and the product Brody said she knows of no other series that Y°* Wot>'J/raDe/) (NEXT TO more fiber. The nutrition information is specific (why "The idea was to show people that cooking cooking demonstration format. ••We’re trying to show people that cooking Lost 1013/i lbs. and 105lA inches in less than 9 months! ■ York City fishmongers about buying fresh adapting recipes to use less $ilt and fat or television series beginning Saturday. Nancy is not only our “Dieter of the Year", but she was also crowned our Diet Center Queen at our Fashion Show and Luncheon held at Bay Pointe Restaurant on Saturday, Nov. 15. Our show featured dieters as our models and was a tremendous success. Proceeds given to Pennock Hospital. I series’ producer. Gay Parrish, talks with New though everyone probably can pick up tips for has wedded health and nutrition to the familiar Dieter of the Year ...from Hastings r DIET NANCY SPENCER LcenterJ Y DIET 1 Other sketches, however, are more charming as well as informative. In one, the be of less interest to the experienced cook, eating habits with vitamin pills. From Jane Brody’s Kitchen," a public Legal Notice Common Council met in Regular session. In tho City Coun­ cil Chamber. Hostings. Michigan on Monday, November 10. 1956, al 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook presiding. Present at roll call were: Campbell. Cusock. Groy. Hemerling. Josperse. Miller. Spockmon. Walton. Moved by Miller, supported by Hemerling that the minutes of the October 27. 1986 meeting be approved os reod and signed by the Mayor ond City Clerk. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Invoices reod: Englerlh Const. $6,474.00: Morton Salt $4,108.30. Pennwolt $2663.00; Holwerdo — Huizinga Co. $4,986.95; Marblehead Limo $2,001.74. Moved by Cusock. supported by Spockmon that the above in­ voices be approved as reod. Yeos: Wolton. Spockmon. Miller. Jasperse. Hemerling. Groy. Cusock. Campbell. Absent: None. Corned Moved by Spockmon. sup­ ported by Walton that the letter from E.T.T. Ambulance be refer­ red to the Public Safety and Park­ ing Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Hemerling thot the compilation of the Hastings Public library survey sent out with the 1986 summer taxes, presented by Librarian Barb Schondelmoyer be recieved and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried The series, which grew from Brody’s latest book, "Jane Brody’s Good Food Book," may rice soup and guest Dr. Jere Mitchells "Compleat Exerciser’s Gazpacho." looks like. COMMON COUNCIL November 10, IMS before tasting it and tries to make up for poor way. You won’t be able to cook up any more excuses, however, if you watch "Good Health best-selling author whose columns on health appear in The New York Times and more than Ken Paine, a modem day prospector, has placed examples of his ore finds in the display­ number of people who don’t cook anything." she said. Ph. 948-4033 OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL ... 685-6881 Hours: Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon /Ou are sPeciap Downturn in low income housing expected The recently adopted federal tax reform bill will have u decidedly negative ef­ fect on the low-income hous­ ing industry according to Vicky Kovari of the United Community Housing Coali­ tion. Currently, investors receive considerable incen­ tives to develop low-income units through readily available tax exempt bond financing and lax shelters for real estate partnerships The new code, however, will restrict the availability of tax exempt bond financing by placing housing projects under a general volume cap. This will force projects to compete with state and local student loans, mass transit, energy, hazardous waste disposal and other programs for S2I billion in lax exempt bond financing. The changes will cause a radical shift from current policy which made SI9.6 billion available in 1984 for single and multi-family hous­ ing. The new code will also effectively eliminate tax shelters such as write-offs for passive losses in real estate partnerships which attracted many investors to low-income housing projects. Under tax reform, a 9 per­ cent credit will be awarded to independent projects and a 4 percent credit will be awarded for projects connected with the federal government. For a building to qualify it must have 20 percent of its oc­ cupants 50 percent below the median income level for that area, or 40 percent of its oc­ cupants 60 percent below the median income level. These new credits will provide fewer incentives to investors than do the present tax concerns and bonding policy. . Concerning rehabilitation ot existing structures, the new code basically offers no preferential treatment. There will remain, however, a credit for rehabilitation of buildings which have been labeled historic structures. This credit will be reduced from the cur­ rent 25 percent to 20 percent. It will also be more difficult to have a building documented as historic. Gary Heidel of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority said he expects to sec a downturn in the number of low-income housing projects investors undertake. Heidel drew his conclusion by citing three ways m which investors turn a profit in the housing industry . One way is through apprecia­ tion of property, another through tax credits and write­ offs. and the third through rent receipts The only method applicable to low income housing specifically is the tax con­ cerns Heidel went on to say that since the tax incentives have been eliminated lowincome housing project- arc no longer a profitable invest­ ment He predMs that m d* future investors will look to prime areas having a high de­ mand and that they will shy away from low-income ami rcvitalizulion projects. Kovari said that while the new tax credits arc a victory for low-income housing, the tighter bonding policy and the elimination »i tax write-offs will ultimately cause a dounturn in construction of ,h« pn.)«f' She by .wiOf . Tin rerf downfall „( ihe h.Mi'ing the eul m federal NUhMUte, in inKI Ta' reform o 'imply ..noth* '“'I •" _ hoo»mg» already *ealed eotlm One gimmick is a character named Jack, a rather corny foil to Brody’s health messages but a recognizeablc fellow who salts his food the guests do help move the show along by Dallas, was Foundation, financed by the Hillcrest Campbell Soup Co. and American General Coip. Community invited to join in singing ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ Members of the community arc invited to join choir members in singing Handel’s "Halleluiah Chorus" as a highlight of the College Concert being presented on December 14 at 3 p.m. in the Hastings High School gym The concert is presented by the Hastings High School Music Department. Accompanying the choir in singing the "Halleluiah Chorus" will be a small ensem­ ble made up of symphonic band members. Patti Aumick will directing the Choirs. Persons who have previously performed the "Hallelujah Chorus" arc asked to attend a rehearsal of this work on Monday evening. Dec. 8 in the high school choir room at 7 p.m. If possible, participants should bring a copy of the music or borrow one and sh»wild plan to rehearse until 8:30. This rehearsal will be the only scheduled one and participation in the concert (he following Sunday is dependent upon Mon­ day's attendance. Those with evening com­ mitments may attend a 2 p.m. rehearsal on that Monday. For further information, call Patti Aumick at the high school. Local Birth Announcements: ITS A GIRL Robert and Angela Johnson. Hastings. Nov. 16. 7:05 a.m.. 7 lbs.. 15 ozs. Jody and Johnathan Cutler. Middleville. Nov. 19. 7:23 a m.. 7 lbs.. 14M ozs. Karen and Roger Thelen. Lake Odessa, Nov. 21. 11:41 a.m., 9 lbs.. 616 ozs. Jeffrey and Karol Tyrrell. Hastings. Nov. 22. 2:03 p.m.. 8 lb*.. 6 ozs. Paul and Sarah Sauers. Lake Odessa. Nov. 23. 8:30 a.m.. 8 lbs . 7 ozs. IT’S A BOY Rick and Peggy Adkins. Hastings. Nov. 16. 11:39 p.m.. 8 lbs.. 5 ozs. Michelle Johnson and Brad Hewitt. Lake Odessa. Nov. 16. 5:05 a.m.. 7 lbs.. II ozs. Julie and Leif Arousell. Delton. Nov. 10. 7:35 a.m.. 8 lbs. Brian and Sherry Moore. Vermontville. Nov II. 7:(» p.m.. 7 lbs.. 3 OU. Julie Lcthcoc and David Surfus. Hastings. Nov. 12. 6:05 a.m.. 9 lbs.. 1 ozs. Gary and Denise James. Middleville. Nov. 23. 1:32 a.m.. 7 lbs.. II ozs. Mental Health senrices meeting planned for Dec. 11 The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health .Ser­ vices will be held on Thursday. Dec. 11 1986 at 8 a.m. in the conference room. Any in­ terested person is invited to attend. FflRfi WEEK ° NOV. 21-27 to someone very special with a Banner Christmas Greeting ad. 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Christmas cookies > Pages 74 thru 16 Page11 Bicyclist ducks suspicious van Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 A 12-year-old boy reported to police last week that a thin man in a van tried to pick him up near his Fine Lake Rood The boy told police that he was pulling out of the Fine Lake Grocery onto Hickory Road at 6:18 p.m. Nov. 25 on his bike when a van stopped 45 feet in front of him. The boy, who was heading east, biked up to the van and passed it on the left, he said. The van pulled up to him, passed him, and again stopped in front of the him, the boy said. The youth turned his bike around and I HastingsBanner VOLUME 131, NO. 49 THU^WY^ECEMBE^jae^~"^7mCEMc Wrecker service owner files suit over denied variance from city •aid. • The van conttoutd gotog westbound . ■ at a very alow speed and the youth fek by Mary Warner Hastings Wrecker Service owner Don Spencer has asked a Barry County circuit judge to decide whether he should be allowed to construct a new building for his business 13 feet too close to the road. Spencer is appealing a Sept. 15 decision by the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals denying Spencer's request for a zoning variance. The 6.900-squarc-foot pole building was being built to replace Spencer's old wrecker service building, which burned down in June. The appeals board turned down the variance request after an extended battle between Spcnccr and city building itupector Constan­ tin Huncaig. After Spencer's building burned at the beginning of the summer, he obtained the lights on. ' “Be knocked on the door and mediately enteral the house. At the incidere. " Mice ail the vm wai da*, with a insurance case had been driviig a brown van in the area earlier m the day, and-; was nspiWted two separate thnea by peo­ ■ ple M»p*c»om of his activities. . ■j The investifstor was contacted by i pN rr a her one of the reridenu ;n the ire* by 3 usual permits to construct a new building and uas required to go before the zoning board of appeals for permission to house cars within ’he building He then obtained a building permit and oegan construction on the new building. pjn. deputies wd. Spcnccr hail his supporting posts for the structure installed when Huncaig mid him that one comer of his building was 12 tcet town the road — 13 feet short of ordinance *Ti!quirumcnLs. Family Injured In roar-end collision ySpcnccr claims Huncaig told him to con­ tinue working and "we'll get you through the zoning appeals board." Huncaig claims he told Spencer to stop work on the building until Spcnccr filed a re­ A family of three wffcred cuts and bruises In a Lockshore Road two-car acciowjflaM Friday, Prairieville Township Police report. Chief Tom Pennock said that Thomas Kovacevicti. ?l. of Des Moines, month-old daughter Kristen Arnold is DAR Good Citizen Plainwell Making a listAs the Christmas season approaches, the familiar figure of Santa Claus becomes more visible. Here Santa entertains gift ideas from Tina Fisk of Hastings while at a downtown store last week­ end. For an interview with St. Nick, gift ideas, holiday recipes, and a feature story on this year's Christmas Parade grand marshall, turn inside Io the special holiday weekend section featured on pages 8 thru 12. stopped to make a left turn oino Cressey Road. Kovaccvich.was.traveimg behind Kean and didn't aee him stop to make the •­ turn, Pennock said. Kova^evich rear-ended Kean, Ren- Bus driver dies in morning crash rICKUp strans trea, slides off road A Detoon man was injured Nov. 20 when the pickup he was driving slid off the road and smashed into a tree. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. I I Deputies said that Janies McManus. 3R. of 260 Pike Rd , Detoa.1 was northbound on Otis Lake Road south . I of Pine Lake Road when he lost control 11 ot Ms vetocte on toe icy rood and slid to-j ‘ ‘ ff the road, ,1 toe car, 14-ytaroto-H of toe same address, _______ _______ McMaw w*> traaad for Itcentioa* at ramocx nospau in nasuags ana . released. Also Nov. 20. Mcynard L. Sixberry. 48, and Darlene Sixberry, 46, of 1225 Barger Rd., Nashville, were injured when their pickup struck a tree at 3:45 p.m. Icy roads were also blamed for this accident. The Sixberrys were taken to Pennock where Sixberry was treated for lacera­ tions and released and his wife was ad­ mitted with a fractured jaw and later released. Barry United Way directors to meet The annual meeting of dx Board of Directors of the Barry Area United Way (formerly the Hastings Area Community Fund) will be held on Dec. 11 at noon at the Moose Lodge Hall on N. Michigan Ave. in Hastings. Items on the agenda include election of officers and directors and adopting a new set of bylaws. A longtime Thomapple-Kellogg bus driver was killed Tuesday morning when the truck she was driving crashed into a tree on Adams Road, Michigan State Police from the Hastings Team report.. Patricia A. Ploeg. 50. of 829 N. Bassett Lake Rd.. Middleville, was westbound on Adams east of Norris Road when the accident occurred at 7:15 a.m.. police said. Lt. Richard Zimmerman, Hastings Team Commander, said Ploeg lost control of her car. but Zimmerman could not speculate on whether snowy road conditions played a part in the crash. "We may never know what happened. " Zimmerman said. Police are still investigating. Ploeg died at Pennock Hospital of multiple injuries. Zimmerman caid. She was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. Ploeg's body was taken to Roctman Funeral Chapel in Caledonia. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Middleville Baptist Church. In­ ternment is to be at Parmalec Cemetery. Ploeg is survived by her husband Daniel J., three children and their spouses. Daniel Jr. and Beth Ploeg. Cathy and Marc Moma. and Donald and Joyce Ploeg. all of Middleville, six grandchildren, four sisters, one brother, and her parents. Ploeg was a bus driver for the TK school district for many years and was an active member of the Middleville Baptist Church. Local home raided, man arrested Hastings police Monday evening raided the home of a man police believe to be a major factor in Hastings' drug trafficking. Police confiscated a quantity of cocaine and marijuana from the man's home, as well as a large sum of cash, Det. Dana Stcidlc of the Hastings City Police said. Arrested or charges of possession with the intent to deliver less than 50 grams of cocaine was Michael M. Coolidge. 27. of 409 Colfax. Five police took pan in the 10:15 p.m. raid. Steidle said. The detective said police have been aware of Coolidge's alleged drug dealing for several months and were finally able to get a search warrant authorized Monday after additional information on the case turned up. Coolidge is scheduled for a preliminary ex* am Dec. 8. by Robert J. Johnston and Associated Press The fight in Unsing over state-paid abortions that has held up approval of the Department of Social Services budget is beginning to pul a financial pinch on local health care organizations. Wednesday a House-Senate conference committee met for a half hour, failed to 9. by Shelly Sulser An elderly Vermontville woman was found by a local man Saturday after a 6'6 hour air and ground search failed to locate her Loren Lehman of Vermontville found Helen Randall, 81. of 9260 Lawrence Hwy. crawling in a wooded area about 200 feet from where she disappeared. Eaton County Sheriff Department (ECSD) deputies say Randall had been watching her husband. Myron. 81. and another mar. cut wood on property at 2887 Mason Rd. when she wandered into the woods and became lost at about 2 p.m. The Eaton County Sheriff » Depart^"' »» called by Randall's husband *> neighbors after nearly an hour of scarchinf the area. Also used in the search was a tracf' «>g from the sheriffs departniWassisted by two Lansing Police Depart"*"1 tracking dogs. A Lansing Police Depart"*"1 helicopter was also used Lehman, of 11499 Nashville Hwy.. fit* located Randall al about 8:18 p.m. when >1* was transported bv the Vermontville A1"' bulance to Hayes Green Beach Ho-ptu1 Lharlonc where she was listed in lair co"*1' non Sunday Randall was apparently *0 chilled and suffered cuts and bruises Spencer said he was constructing the building on the same foundation as his old structure and was doing so tn save himself Sb.UOO in concrete All six zoning board members arc cited as defendants in Spencer's suit, including Echtinaw. Doug Vickery. David Kruko, John Hopkins. Tom Sutherland, and Marvin Vents. Hastings High School senior Kristen Arnold has been named by the Daughters of the American Revolution as the DAR Good Citizen for the 1986-87 school year. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Ar­ nold of 221 W. South St.. Kristen received the award from the Sophie de Marsac Campau Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The procedure used in the selection process is one that is recommcncdcd by the DAR and consists of having the entire senior class nominate ai least three girls who they feel best exemplify the qualities of good citizenship that comprise the qualifications for the reci­ pient. The qualifications arc that the recipient must be: A citizen of the United States; must have shown dependability which includes coopera­ tion. truthfulness, loyalty and punctuality; must have performed service which includes cooperation, courtesy and consideration of others: must have exerted leadership which includes personality, self control and the abili­ ty to assume responsibility and must have ex­ hibited patriotism stressing unselfish interest in family, school, community and nation. Kruko. Verus and Vickery voted in September to grant the variance and Hopkins. Echtinaw and Suthcrand voted to deny it. The suit asks that the court review the zon­ ing board's decision and ' 'determine that the administrative decision made was an unreasonable and unlawful exercise of (the board's) discretion." The decision was "not adequately sup­ ported by the record." the suit claims. "The plaintiff has shown a practical dif­ ficulty warranting a variance." And ‘because of the plaintiffs reliance upon the building permit issued, permitting the plaintiff to build a building which was not conforming, the plaintiff has the right to rely upon the issuance of said permit and continue said building." That building now has part of the sides and roof on. but Spencer has stopped work on it ever since August. Spencer is doing business out of a smaller building left standing after the fire and a new, smaller building he was allow­ ed to complete next to the larger, incomplete building. Spcnccr said it would be too costly for him u» move the building back 13 feet to meet zon­ ing requirements. "I've g«n about $20.(XX) sitting there right now that's not doing anything. All I want to do is just finish it." he said. A hearing date on the appeal has not been set. Once the senior class has selected the nominees, the Hastings High School faculty is asked to choose from among those nominees the individual who will be the recipient of the DAR Good Citizen Award. Kristen is now eligible to enter the stole level competition for the Michigan DAR Good Citizen of the Year. She will have to fill out a questionnaire which involves some test questions relating to American government and also relating to her plans for the future. She will be judged on the basis of her responses to the questions. She could win from $35 to SI00 in bonds int he state level competition and if she is the state winner, could win up to $1,000 in bonds in national competition. During her high school career, she has been active in basketball, cross country, golf, band. Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Var­ sity Club, ski club and was a member of the homecoming court her senior year. She has also served as a sixth grade camp counselor and YMCA playground supervisor, is a member of the Girls League and is a member of the Presbyterian youth group. State Medicaid fight shorts cash at hospitals, nursing homes reach an agreement and adjourned until Dec. Vermontville woman found after six hour air/ground search quest for a variance with the city. Spcnccr continued work on the building, and the city issued a slop work order. Spencer continued work on the building, claiming he was conforming to the order's requirement that he secure the building before stopping work. The city issued a warrant for Spencer's ar­ rest and he was charged with violating the city's zoning ordinance. The charges were subsequently dropped against Spcnccr, but in the meantime the Zon­ ing Board of Appeals heard Spencer’s request for a variance for the building Sept. 15. The request needed approval by a majority of board members, but the board wound up tied 3-3 on the matter, and the request was denied. Board members said Spcnccr hadn't met all the requirements set for those requesting a variance, including that he hadn't shown suf­ ficient hardship. “One of the things we have to consider." Board Chairman Jack Echtinaw said, "is whether somebody will go out tomorrow and put up a building 10 feet from the road." Pressure from unpaid Medicaid providers is expected to mount as they begin to feel the effects of missed payments from the Medicaid program. "If Medicaid payments don’t come in, I anticipate a shortfall by mid-month," Lynn Sommerfeld, director of Thornapple Manor (formerly Barry County Medical Care facility), said. "At that point it would appear that we would have to borrow some money to carry through until payments arrive." Sommerfeld said that 80 percent of the facility's revenues come from Medicaid funding. By not passing the nearly S2 billion Medicaid budget for the fiscal year which began Oct. 1, lawmakers will have voters every time the legislature gets allowed the state to fall $51 million behind deadlocked on an issue," he said. "That's in payments by mid-week. With both sides in the abortion dilemma what we're elected to do is decide these things." refusing to budge from their long-held Bender said that he was opposed to tying positions, all eyes are trained on the joint the abortion iss-ie to DSS funding from the beginning. House-Senate conference committee as it attempts to reach a compromise where none "I have objected to that right along," he seems possible. The three Senate conferees have offered to said. "It's hostage taking. It's blackmail. I drop their immediate demand that all state are doing it have brought the system to its think it's a mistake to do it, but those who funding be denied for poor women seeking abortions if the three House members will knees.” agree to put the question to Michigan voters 900,000 Medicaid recipient* has begun to in a special election April 6. slow down as a number of doctors, nursing But the House members say such a measure would never gain the two-thirds vote needed in the House to put the proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot. State Rep. Robert Bender, R-Middleville, agrees that it would be difficult to pass the proposal in the House. He said that although In the meantime, health care for the state's homes and other providers have threatered to stop treating patients unless the funding resumes. None of the local health care institutions made a similar threat, but both Sommerfeld and Wade Nitze, vice president for finatxe at Pennock Hospital, said that they will have he has reservations about a referendum, he to borrow money if the cash crunch gets would support the proposal if it is the worse. Sommerfeld said that they have already missed $128,000 in payments. compromise agreed upon by the conference committee. "I'm not one to advocate going to the Continued on page 13 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 4.1986 Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY OF BARRY ON PROPOSED VARIANCE PERMITS & GOOD SPIRITS Center of Senth Jeffarsoa and Coart Street Hastings, Michigan SUNDAY BRUNCH Adults S795 Seniors 65+ s695 Children 4-10 S395 Under 4 FREE — 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. — Reservations Appreciated 948-9291 SOUTH JEFFERSON Street News EVENTS Santa arrives in Hastings this Saturday. December 6, during the annual Hastings Christmas Parade. This year's theme, "Christmas Is • 150 Years Past, Present and Future", promises some interesting entries. There will be a party for the children after the parade at the Moose Lodge sponsored by the Hastings Elemen­ tary PTOs. Don't miss the fun Downtown this Saturday. 2. South Jefferson Street and Hastings mer­ chants are having their annual Christmas Open House this Friday evening. Visit us from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.. browse through the Christmas selections, shop if you wish and enjoy the refreshments most merchants will be serving. 3. The fifteenth Holiday Ball features "ECHO" at the Hastings Country Club this Saturday from 9 until 1. Tickets are $15.00 a couple and are available al the chamber office. Everyone is Invited to enjoy this festive event. The Hastings Public Library has two new gerbils and they need names. Submit your suggestions by December 13. The winner gets their pictures in the Reminder, v ilch may not seem like a big deal to you. but to a gerbil Il's fame and maybe fortune. (How about Frick and Frack?) 5. Santa is especially busy this year and among his many stops he will be at 1. Bosley’s and on South Jefferson Street on Monday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30 until Christmas. Santa has a free coloring book for you when you visit him on South Jefferson Street. (While supplies last.) The Exchange Club is collecting toys for those who might not get any again this year. Your donation of a new toy may be left at various locations around town. Please do so by December 10. 7. The Thomapple Garden Club "Green Sale” is this Friday al the First United Methodist Church. You may order in advance by calling 945-4290 8. Barry County 4-H Christmas trees and boughs are for sale on the Courthouse Lawn again this year. 9. Christmas Baskets for those whose Christmas needs a boost are again being collected by some good people In our town. This worthwhile cause will take food, clothing, toys or your dollars and put them to good use. Call 945-5566 or drop oil your gift at Love, Inc. on South Michigan In Downtown Hastings. 10. Santa by Stagecoach Parade • December 6. Give Santa a ride down South Jefferson Street In a stagecoach or reasonable horse-drawn substitute this week ind we will donate $100.00 to the Christmas Baskets drive. (Limit 1.) Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will conduct a public hear­ ing on December 16. 1936 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Commission­ er's Room. 117 S. Broadway. Has­ tings, Michigan. Caso No. V-34-86 David G. Howlett, (applicant) 7:30 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gener­ ally lies at 5011 Walnut Ridge. Fine lake. Battle Creek, will be considered os the site for re­ questing a variance to erect a frame garage building closer to the sideyard and closer to the road right of way then prescrib­ ed by the zoning ordinance. Lots 8 and 9 of Walnut Ridge, ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 ol Plots on poge 26. being a subdivi­ sion of a port of the Northwest fractional •/. of Sec. 29. TIN. R8W. Also. Commencing at the Southeast corner of lot 9 of the Plat of Walnut Ridge, according to the recorded plot thereof, for o place of beginning; thence Westerly along the South lines of lot 9 and lot 8 of said Plat of Walnut Ridge to the Southwest corner of lot 8 of said Plot of Walnut Ridge: thence South to a point where the shore of Fine Lake meets the waler edge of Fine lake; thence Northeasterly along the shoreline of Fine lake, to o point directly South of the place of beginning; thence due North to the place of beginning. Johnstown Twp. All ol the above described pro­ perty being located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon a var­ iance request either verbally or in writing will be given the op­ portunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and ploce. The variance application is avail­ able for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broodway. Hostings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 O.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Monday thru Friday. Please call David M. Koons. Plan­ ning Director at 948-4830 for fur­ ther information. NORVAL E. THALER. Clerk Barry County (12-4) SYNOPSS OF THE REGULAR MEETWG OF THE JOHNSTOWN T0WNSHP BOARD November 12, 1986 Department of Natural Reso­ urces issued permits to Stanley P. Macey to clean and fill lots at Bristol Lake and to Richard J. Miller to construct seawall at Fine Lake. Also granted on ex­ tension to Harmon Wilcox ol Mill Laho. Authorized payment of vouchor* in amount of $4,187.33. Insurance won’t cover attempted murder suit Sutc Farm Insurance Co. won't have to n-v Middleville resident John W. Howell’s af. tomey fees when a neighbor takes Howell to court in January for shooting him. The insurance company also won’t be responsible for any damages that could be awarded to the neighbor if a judgment is rendered against Howell. That was the ruling of Barry County Circuit Judge Hudson E. Deming Nov. 24 after hear­ ing arguments from parties involved in the case. State Farm filed suit against Howell and Middleville resident James D. Robertson, asking that neither be allowed to hold the in­ surance company responsible for claims aris­ ing out of a July 14. 1984 shooting incident. On that date Howell shot Robertson in the back with a shotgun after the two had been arguing over Robertson's dog. Criminal charges of assault with intent to commit murder were lodged against him. He pleaded no contest to assault with intent to do great bodily harm, and was sentenced to five years' probation, with the first nine mon­ ths in the Barry County Jail, fur the offense. Howell claimed in court Nov. 24 that the shooting was accidental. If it was. the incident would be covered under Howell's homeowner's policy. State Farm would have had to provide a lawyer for Howell and pay any judgment rendered against him. But attorneys for State Farm argued that the shooting was intentional on Howell's part and therefore not covered on Howell's policy. Judge Deming said a number of reasons led him to rule in favor of the insurance company, including the fact that Howell was familiar with the weapon he used to fire at Robertson and not likely to have discharged it accidental­ ly as he claimed. State Farm attorney Jeffrey Bcussc said the company was notified by Howell last spring that the suit had been filed against Howell by Robertson. Robertson was asking in excess of SI0,000 in damages plus court costs. The suit claimed Robertson had suffered "pain, disfigurement, temporary and permanent disability, mental distress, humilation and infection." He'd also lost income while be was in the hospital, Robertson claimed. That suit is due to be heard by a Barry County jury January 19. In the meantime State Farm filed suit so it would not have to be liable for attorney fees or any judgments rendered. The judge's ruling that State Farm is not liable does not mean Robertson’s suit cannot still be pressed, Bcussc said. Should Robertson successfully gain a favorable jury verdict, then the amount of judgment awarded would have io be collected through other means. Bcussc said. Robertson testified Nov. 24 that Howell, who lives next door to Robertson on Crane Uttle Bucky celebrates the National Rodeo Finals (Dec. 7015) by having a sate this week. Our suppliers feel like they've been thrown by a horse when the Buck is through dealing with them to get you t e great bargains he features in our weekly Reminder ad. 2. Visit Bosley's during the Christmas Open House this Friday from 6 until 9. Carna­ tions, a candy treat and gift certificate drawing are all part of the festivities. 3. The annual Christmas Edition of the Bosley Bugle is published in this week's Remin­ der. Free copies to send to your friends and relatives out of town are available at Bosley's. We will autograph one just for you. Enter the WBCH Christmas Shopper Sweepstakes each time you visit Bosley's from now until Christmas. Grand prize is a $300.00 shopping spree. 5. We have a free 1987 Dalebook and Farmer’s Almanac for you when you visit Bosley's. (While supplies last.) 6. Park free while shopping South Jefferson Street and Downtown Hastings this Christmas season. 1. was very upset." Robertson was approximately 35 feet away from Howell when the gun was discharged. Robertson suffered some 200 pellet wounds to his hack, shoulders and head, he said. Most of the pellets are still lodged underneath his skin. Robertson testified that he never heard Howell tell him to leave his property. He said he told Howell he was “sorry and didn’t want a lot of trouble but did want his dog back." Robertson said he saw Howell coming toward him with the gun out of the comer of his eye.(His back was turned to Howell, Robertson testified, because, he was walk.ng down the Howell driveway on his way to his truck with his dog). Robertson said "don't shoot me", he testified. "The next thing you remember is that you were knocked flat on the pavement?" Beussc asked. LOSLEY te f-PHRRmRCYbehind K---------------- testified. Howell feared for his wife, who was afraid of the dog. he testified. In his answer to Robertson's claims in the damage suit. Howell maintained that he was just protecting his property and his wife, and Robertson's negligence in not keeping his dog tied up was “comparative negligence” to Howell's actions the day of lhe shooting. Howell said the shooting was "self­ defense. defense of another and defense of property.” Orientation for college-bound high school srs. Dec. 19 The Hastings High School Counseling Department will again host a scniors/collegc freshman orientation day on the morning of Friday. Dec. 19. Hastings graduates who arc college freshmen this year will be invited back during their Christmas vacation to speak with college-bound seniors about "ail the things you wanted to know about college that were not covered in the catalogs or presented by your counselor." The students will meet in the cafeteria with the college freshmen presenting large and small four-year colleges, junior colleges, business and vocational schools. Follow ing the sessions with the seniors, the college students will be hosted for lunch with their high school teachers in lhe home economics room. There they can share im­ pressions of college and how well they were prepared for experience. Central kids get new play equipment Barry County United way meets Dec. 11 The annual meeting of the board of direc­ tors of the Barry Area United Way (formerly the Hastings Area Comm. Fund) will be held on Dec. Il, 1986 at I2 noon at the Moose Lodge Hall on N. Michigan Ave. in Hastings. Items on the agenda include election of of­ ficers and directors and adopting a new set of bylaws. Central School students are enjoying some new equipment on their playground which was paid for by Central's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). The equipment, which Includes some swings, a look-out landing, a swinging bridge and balance beam, was built by Robert Wood, a Hastings builder. Shown here are Central PTO representatives Sandy Allen and Linda Lin­ colnwood and students Meghan Kaiser, Casey King, Stanley Wilkins, Susan Hubbard, Jennifer Hayes, Justin Murphy, John Forbes and Michelle Chamberlain. 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He had some shotgun pellets imbedded in him and Robertson traced the trail of blood the dog left back to Howell’s property, where Robertson confronted Howell, he said. Howell twice before captured the Robertson pit bull and called the dog pound. Howell SAVE $1.00 John Deere 70 Gas SOUTH JEFFERSON STBEC DQA^TOft* H«S’ING5 - 94S-1429 was asked. "1 can't answer that." Howell replied. "I new models. • Very attractive factory discounts passed on AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK "His absence is good company “Why did you cock the hammer if you just meant to frighten Mr. Robertson?” Howell HOLIDAY SPECIAL June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Verlyn Stevens (12-4) 6. QUOTE: Road, tied up Robertson's pit bull Ginger and Robertson was shot while trying to retrieve the dog from Howell's property. Howell maintained that Robertson was on his property illegally and failed to leave after Howell warned him to do so. Howell said the dog had been bothering his invalid wife and the day of the incident had run into Howell's yard and upset a table nest l0 where he had parked his wife in her wheelchair. Howell lied the dog up and called the Sheriff’s Department, he said. He said that Robertson drove in Howell's driveway and Howell ordered Robertson away. Robertson left. Howell testified, but came back later and gut out of the truck and started to untie his dog. Howell went inside and got a 16-gaugc shotgun out of his closet, loaded it with a single shell, and came back outside, he said. Howell claimed that he slipped in a hole and the gun discharged. Howell's shotgun is an older model, and has to be cocked before firing. THORNAPfLE VALLEY ync. 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37) Hastings (616) 945-9526 COUPON EXPIRES 12/14/86 Save $1.00 on the purchase of two 1/2-liter 8-packs, or three 2-liter bot­ tles. or two 6-packs of cans, or one 12-pack of cans of: Coca-Cola classic. Coke or diet Coke (regular or caffeine free), cherry Coke, diet cherry Coke. TAB. Sprite, diet Sprite. Fresca. Mello Yello. or Minute Maid citrus sodas 116014R �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 4,1986 - Page 3 VIEWPOINT Youth sentenced after Middleville spree A Holland youth who helped two juveniles break into a Middleville home and take several of the family's belongings and then drove off with the 22-year-old son's car has been sentenced to one year in lhe Barry Coun­ ty Jail. Sean B. Ciaccio. 17. of 6491 Spruce Lane, Holland, was sentenced Nov. 26 in Barry County Circuit Court for unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle. Ciaccio pleaded guilty to the auto theft charge Oct. 24 in exchange for the dropping of more serious auto theft and burglary charges lodged against him. He admitted to being the lookout man for one of the juveniles, who entered the Thomas Strambcrgcr Sr. residence on State Rd. Aug. 17 and subsequently drove off with Thomas Jr.'s car. Ciaccio and the two juveniles damaged1 the car extensively in two separate wrecks before they were captured in Allegan. Judge Hudson E. Deming said he was going outside state sentencing guidelines with Ciac­ cio and said he did so because "the victim in this case was very upset. He stated that ap­ parently you had no respect for other people's property. His son had worked two jobs to pay off this 1984 Cougar and was very upset that the car was totaled out. He believes a prison term is in order." Deming did not mete out a prison sentence, he said, because “you’d be out of prison a lot sooner than you would be out of the Barry County Jail.” Also Nov. 26, Junior D. Lofquist, 24, of 9505 Kalamazoo Ave.. Grand Rapids, was sentenced to six months in jail and two years of probation for the attempted possession of less than 50 grams of cocaine. He was arrested in Middleville Sept. 20 after he and some friends were asked to get out of a car they were sitting in and police searched Lofquist, discovering cocaine hid­ den in his pants. Robcn W. Shellington. 18, of no known ad dress, was sentenced to 18 months to 10 years in prison for breaking into the Curtis Craft Center in Nashville Aug. 29. Shellington was serving probation on another felony conviction when he broke into the craft center. Anthony L. Brown. 18. of 5425 Meredith. Portage, was given 30 days in jail and two years of probation for stealing pop cans from a Blue Lagoon Road residence Sept. 3. James R. Kaufman, 18. of 2490 Robin­ wood. Hastings, will be considered for youthful trainee status under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. Judge Deming ruled. Such status was requested by Kaufman's attorney. Kaufman is accused of breaking and enter­ ing an occupied dwelling and attempted larceny in a building. Joel R. Potter. 18. of 3 Lakeside Dr.. Wayland, also petitioned for YTA status. He is accused of breaking and entering, being anaccessory to a felony, and attempted breaking and entering. Hearings for both Kaufman and Potter were scheduled for Dec. 10. The sentencing of George W. Scobey. 46, who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting • 13-ycar-old girl, has been delayed until Dec12. The prosecutor and defense attorney argued over what state sentencing guidelines should be for Scobey. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley wanted guidelines to reflect his contention that Scobey committed other offenses at the time of the charged offense. Crowley maintained that Scobey ’s abuse of the 13-year-old started when the girl was nine or 10, and the "touching continued at the rate of one or two limes a week" up until the time of the charged offeree. Defense attorney David Tripp said he and Scobey agreed to the plea bargain with an understanding in mind of what the state sentencing guidelines recommended for Scobey. Judge Deming said he would call in witnesses al a hearing Dec. 12 to determine whether Scobey did indeed commit other of­ fenses at the time of his conviction of criminal sexual conduct, second degree. Scobey pleaded guilty to that lesser offense after originally being charged with criminal sexual conduct, first degree. Scobey was con­ victed of first degree criminal sexual conduct in 1984 out was given a new trial after an ap­ peals court ruled that some evidence used in his trial was inadmissible. After he was remanded back to BaTy Coun­ ty this summer foi a new trial, he pleaded guilty Nov. 7 to the lesser second degree charge, which carries a maximum penalty of Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — *5 years in prison. Greg H. Rodenbeck, 19. of 520 Lakeside . Hastings, was sentenced to nine months In jail and an extended probationary period of one additional year for violating his probation °n a larceny conviction. Rodenbeck was orginally given YTA — EDITORIAL: Celebrate the season! but that was revoked in August of 1985 and he was sentenced to three months in jail and two years of probation. Rodenbeck was convicted in October of violating probation and was sent back to a halfway house. On Nov. 24 he was convicted of violating probation by consuming alcoholic beverages and failing to be in an approved residence. In court last Wednesday, Rodenbeck's parents told the judge that Rodenbeck is mak­ ing strides in combating his drug abuse. "He's going from a point where he was heavi­ ly involved in drugs and had no respect for anything to where in the last four months that has really changed." his mother said. “This time he was really embarrassed by his actions." Rick R. Wilson. 27. of 1930 W. Quimby Rd.. Hastings, was sentenced to 10 months in jail, at the completion of which he must enroll in a halfway house, for violating probation. He was originally charged with check forgery. And Joel W. Mead ill. 29, of 10911 Cressey Rd.. Delton, was sentenced to two years of probation and 40 half-weeks in the Barry County Jail for driving while drunk, se­ cond offense. McMellen appointed to State Health Council Rosezetta McMellen of 767 N. Air­ port Rd. in Hastings has been appointed to work on the Statewide Health Coor­ dinating Council. Her appointment is subject to Senate confirmation and will expire March 25, 1988. S.O.E. Eagles and Auxiliary to be chartered Dec. 6 Hastings can boast a new Eagle aerie rnd auxiliary as of Dec. 6, 1986 at 2 p.m. at the K. of C. Hall starting with the Salemn Institu­ tion ceremony which will activate the new Charter. Instituting officers will be National Grand Aerie Deputies. All the men and women that have applied for membership over the last six weeks and up to 2 p.m. Dec. 6. at this time become known now and ever after as "Charter members." Following installation of new Aerie and Auxiliary Officers, there will be a celebration dinner and dance for the membership, music will be furnished by "Monty John" from Lansing. A big thank you to Michael and Joyce McDonald of Lake Odessa for the help and guidance knowlege needed to secure the charter. Tltis another example of what Eagles stand for "People Helping People". Anyone wishing to be an "Eagle Charter Member," can still do so by joining now or up to and in­ cluding Dec. 6. Membership for Charter will close at 2 p.m. Your holidays will get off to a great start if you join in the fun activities of this weekend in Hastings. Friday evening your local merchants invite you to be their guests at the third annual holiday open house. The store owners and clerks serve you throughout the year and they are offering you refreshments as their way of saying "thanks for shopping." The stores are decorated for the holidays and full of gift selections for you »o sec. Saturday, the traditional Christmas Parade is a treat for young and old, watching marchers, bands, floats and of course Santa Claus. And finally. Saturday evening the season’s social event takes place at the Hastings Country Club at the annual Holiday Ball. All of the events are sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce as way for the business community to help area residents celebrate the holidays. Health organizations, patients deserve better treatment Rep. Robert Bender calls the current Medicaid funding crisis "ludicrous" because the budget for the Department of Social Services has been tied to the question of state-funded abortions. For the people af­ fected, it is not a political question. The current stalemate in the state legislature is an economic crisis. Those suffering from the political wrangling are the small nursing homes and drug stores who are in­ dependently owned and on limited cashflow. A change in income of even a few thousand dollars can mean the difference between profit and loss. By necessity, health care organizations must provide service to people who receive Medicaid funding. Local officials tell us, however, that nor­ mal state funding doesn’t even cover the cost of providing the service. Now, the state has cut off funding altogether while politicians bicker over the question of state-paid abortions. The people who provide health care and operate pharmacies and the pa­ tients who depend on state support deserve better treatment. PUBLIC OPINION: What do you want Santa to bring you for Christmas? PTO to hold Christmas party after parade This year children will have something to do after watching the Christmas parade in downtown Hastings, thanks to the Joint PTO from Hastings schools. The PTO will be hosting a party complete with refreshments and activities at the Moose Lodge In Hastings im­ mediately following the parade. The Moose organization Is donating the lodge and all local children are Invited to join In the festivities. Santa Claus and some clowns are on the list of VIP's attending the party. Here, Central Elementary Students Amanda Seeber and Ricky Orman show one of the wreaths made by Central students which will hang in the Moose Lodge Saturday afternoon. The parade begins at 1 p.m. Karla Friddle Jacob Friddle Tina Fisk Farmers hoping to salvage flood aid package By Kathleen Scott and the Associated Press regulations in the Federal Register on Nov. "We're frustrated but we're certainly not program was passed for very good reason. 19, Rep. Bob Traxler, D-Bay Qty, called a ready to roll over," Byram said. "... USDA There is a tremendous amount of loss up here in Michigan and in other states." The smiles had hardly faded from the faces news conference to denounce them and has not been pleased with this program, they of Michigan farmers and a local agriculture started mailing out newsletters to farmers didn’t necessarily like the concept We just official pleased with congressional passage of a disaster aid package when the frowns sounding a call to arms. need to make sure they understand that the returned after just one look at how the mid-Michigan money may be distributed. In the waning days of the 99th Congress R-Sanford, and Howard Wolpe, D-Lansing, in October, Michigan legislators and farmers Levin and local farming groups. Reps. Bill Schuette, Democratic Sens. Donald Riegle and Carl helped push through a highly touted $400 Seth Huisman of the Agriculture million package that offered up to $100,000 Department's Agricultural Conservation and each to farmers who fell victim to flood, Stabilization Service defends the regulations, drought or hail. Now the same folks are crying foul, but said the phones already are ringing with claiming the Agriculture Department has put together a set of rules that sabotage the program, making it impossible for written criticism is starting to arrive, most thousands of flood-damaged Michigan of whom travelled to Washington to help farmers to qualify for federal help. complaints and an anticipated barrage of of it from Michigan. A group of farmers from the state, several lobby for the assistance package, planned to ASCS office is upset with the proposed be back this week to try to salvage the program. Levin has called for congressional distribution of the aid package. "rm surprised that (Congress is) not hearings on lhe matter. Michigan Farm Bureau spokesman Al (distributing the money) on individual crops as was the intent of Congress in their AJmy said unless the rules are changed, the whole program isn't going to be worth in discussions," he said. Many Barry County farmers had excellent Michigan. He estimated that 75 percent of corn yields this year, he said, and had average first were expected to be eligible for hay and wheat production, but the Navy bean assistance may not qualify under the crop was a total loss. Farmers in the northeast part of the regulations. “We were confident that we were going to county planted about 2,000 acres of Navy get something," said Jim Sahr, a longtime Saginaw farmer who lost all 370 acres of his Charles Krammin of the Barry Cot’-ty beans this year, he said, and none of the the 5,000 to 6,000 Michigan fanners who at beans were salvagable. Monetary losses to these farmers totalled beans to flood waters. "Right now, it approximately $200,000 dollars, he said. of." sounds like we won't get anything to speak "Under current rules, it appears very few The state's dry-bean farmers are among people will qualify for payment under that situation where (the fanners) must suffer a those who have lhe most to lose if the rules aren't changed. Many of them saw their 50 percent minimum economic loss of all crops destroyed by September's heavy rains their crops," he said. He added that his office is taking applications of production prior to the initial and flooding, said James Byram, executive applications for payment currently scheduled Michigan bean farmers at first were expected to qualify, just two percent would get aid forJan- H-30. 1987Witnm nours ot publication of the Continued on page 13 Quick to add their complaints were fellow director of the Michigan Bean Commission. While 40 percent to 70 percent of the 5,000 under the regulations, he said. Pitbulls terrorize Pine Lake Neighborhood Three pitbulls are reportedly terrorizing residents of the north end of Pine Lake, and police have arrested the dogs' caretaker on charges of violating a township zoning ordinance. Prairieville Township Police Chief Tom Pennock said his department took action against a 26-year-old Pine Lake resident after several attempts were made to get the man to keep his dogs from attacking residents of the lake. Pennock said the man keeps the dogs inside of his home and lets them run loose in his yard while they’re going to the bathroom. Pennock said the man claims that the dogs don’t leave the yard. But nearby residents say the dogs have been attacking them, and they've only narrowly escaped from them. Pennock said. In one incident. Pennock said. t*« preschool children playing in their yard were chased into their house by two of the pitbullsThe children closed the sliding glass door screen on the dogs. Pennock said, but d* dogs ripped the screening and the children had to close the glass door to keep the dogs outIn another incident. Pennock said, a woman was walking on her dock when she was chargcd by one of the pitbulls. "The dog chased her down the dock and she had to dive into the water to escape." Pennock said. Another time. Pennock said, a man was get’ ting ready to put his pontoon boat up for the winter when a pitbull charged him. The man had to fight the dog off with a chair from the boat. Pennock said. Pennock listed four other similar incidentssome dating back to last June. . Pennock said he has approached the dogs caretaker, who apparently only owns one u Stacy Houghtalin the three dogs, and lhe man had promised that the two dogs he is taking care of would be gone. But that was months ago. Pennock said, and his latest contact with the man was to ask the man to get rid of the dogs. Pennock said the dogs are endangering the health, safety and welfare of neighborhood residents and are thus not allowed under the township’s zoning ordinance. The man is due in court today (Thursday) for arraignment on the misdemeanor charges, Pennock said. "We’ve warned him two or three times." Pennock said, "but he just doesn’t believe his d°gs would do that.” Lee Houghtalin With Santa’s early arrival in Hastings this year. Banner reporters sat with the jol­ ly ole elf for awhile to find out what kinds of gifts area children are hoping to find under their Christmas tree on Christmas morning. Here are some of their replies: Karla Friddle of Nashville: She would like Santa to bring her a Barbie swimming pool so she can have "more fun" playing with her Barbie dolls. She'd also like "two play ponies." Jacob Friddle of Nashville: With a gleam in his eye. Jacob said he like some "candy, a Bingo Bear and a He-Man doll. .^Banner Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131. No. 49 - Thursday. December 4,1986 Subscription Rates: $11.00 per year in Barry County; 413.00 per year in adjoining counties; and *14.50 per year elsewhere Mandy Smith Tina Fisk of Hastings: She’s hoping for a Mickey Mouse Christmas. Mickey Mouse puzzles and Mickey Mouse slippers top her list along with a rocking horse. Stacy Houghtalin of Hastings: She would like a "sewing kit which makes pictures with thread...I’m going to learn how to sew.” Lee Houghtalin of Hastings: He wants a Ken doll because his "has two broken arms.” Mandy Smith of Saranac: She would like “a train cause they go 'round in circles.” Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written In good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation �Page4- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, Dec. 4,1986 Agnes F. Edmonds MATTAWAN - Mrs. Agnes F. Edmonds. 91, of Mattawan, former longtime Hastings resident, died early Sunday. Nov. 30. 1986 at Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw. Funeral ser­ vices were held 6 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 3 at Bible Missionary Church in Hastings. Rev. Steve Palm officiated with burial in Irving Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bible Missionary Church. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home. Mrs. Edmonds was bom September 28, 1895 in Allegan County, the daughter of Frank and Sarah (Rash) Haywood. She moved to Middleville area as a child attending schools there. She was married to Vere Bull on December 24, 1913. He died in 1919. She was married to Byron Edmonds on September 19, 1945. Mr. Edmonds died October 15, 1972. She came to Hastings in 1915. She had lived in Mattawan for the past year. She was a member of Bible Missionary Church in Hastings. Mrs. Edmonds is survived by a daughter-in­ law, Dorothy Bull of Mattawan; three grand­ children; five great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Glyde Bull. Wade R. Matteson Ross O. Fruin NASHVILLE - Mr. Ross O. Fniin, 70. of 9712 Bivens Rd.. Nashville, died Saturday. Nov. 29. 1986 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 2, at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. David B. Nelson officiated with burial in Union Cemetery. Mr. Fruin was bom March 24. 1916 in Bat­ tle Creek, the son of Dayton and Mina (Brown) Fruin. He was raised in the Battle Creek area attending schools there. He was married to the former Lorena M. Rau on November 21. 1936. They came to Barry County in lhe early 1930s and farmed in Baltimore and Maple Grove Townships for many years. His previous employments in­ cluded Post Cereals. Oliver Electric Co. and Alien's Inc. all in Battle Creek. He was also a self employed producer of Heat Housing Cur­ tains for Bulldozers and other heavy equip­ ment for years at his home. He retired in 1978. He was a 25 {year member of United Commerical Travelers of America. Mr. Fruin is survived by his wife, Lorena; two sons, Paul Fruin of Hastings and Phillip Fruin of San Antonia, TX; one daughter Mrs. Rex (Phyllis) Purchis of Floresville, TX; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Vivian Belcher. Mrs. Loren (Emnu) Oversmith and Mrs. Fem Haire all of Battle Creek; three brothers. Merle Fruin of Bedford, Dayton Fruin of Bat­ tle Creek and James (Jim) Fruin of Ceresco. He was preceded in death by a half brother, Lyle Mcllvain. Memorial may be made to the American Cancer Society. GRAND RAPIDS - Wade R. Matteson. 17. of 60th St. SE.. passed away unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 24, 1986. He is survived by his parents. Joel and Marjorie Matteson of Arizona; three sisters, Cheryl and Steve Nawrocki of Grand Rapids, Linda and Dan Bernardi of Arizona, Michelle Matteson of Grand Rapids; a grandmother; two nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday morn­ ing at 10 a.m. at the funeral chapel. Rev. Fr. Donald Heydens of the Holy Family Catholic Church officiated. Interment was made in Traverse City, MI. Roe t man. Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Daniel G. Poland GRAND RAPIDS - Mr. Daniel George Poland. 81, formerly of Middleville passed away at his home Tuesday. Nov. 25. 1986. He is survived by his daughter Beverly L. Biehl of Grand Rapids; his grandchildren Nancy and Doug Cameron of Portage John Biehl of Grand Rapids one great granddaughter Julia Cameron; three brothers William Poland of Beaverdam. WL, Clifford Poland of Williamston, MI. Charles Poland of Middleville and seven sisters Mary Cramer of Leesburg Florida, Elise Clemens of Kalamazoo, Henrietta Bradfield of West Olive, Donna Moore of Hastings, Betty Olcott of Lansing. Dorothy Dingman of Hastings, and Doris Purdum of Middleville. Mr. Poland was preceded in death by his wife Sadie. He was a retiree of the Michigan Plating and Stamp. He served as Union President for 12 years and was a member of Fourth Reformed Church. Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27. at the Reycrs Funeral Chapel in Grand Rapids with Pastor Rev. Kenneth Kuiper of­ ficiating. Interment in Rosedale Memorial Park. Carl J. ‘Cobby’ Gerlinger LAKE ODESSA • Mr. Carl J. (Cobby) Gerlinger, 68, of Lake Odessa, died Satur­ day, Nov. 29, 1986. at Pennnck Hospital. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 at Koops Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. George Speas officiated with burial in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Lake Odessa Ambulance or Lake Odessa Little League. Mr. Gerlinger was bom June 7, 1918 in Woodbury the son of John and Emma (Smith) Gerlinger. He was raised and spent his entire life in the Woodbury and Lake Odessa areas and attended Woodland school. He retired from Lake Odessa Canning Co. in 1982. He attended Evangelican United Brethren Church and was a past member of Lake Odessa Lions Club. He was an avid bowler. Mr. Gerlinger is survived by cousins and a host of friends. ATTEND SERVICES J Hastings Area FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green Street. Halting!. Mich. 49058. (616) 945-9574. David B Nelson Jr.. Pallor. Sunday. Dec. 7 • 9 00 a m. Children! Chok. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10 30 a m Colfee Feilowihip. 10 30 a-m Radio BraadcMI. WBCH 11:00 a.m. Worihip. 6:00 p m. Jr. Hi. and St. Hi. Youth Fellowship!. Monday. Dec. 8 • 7:00 p.m. Scouti. Tuetday. Dec. 9 - 12:00 Hinoonen. 6:30 p m. Handbell Choir, 7:00 p.m. Finance Wedneiday. Dec. 10- 10 00 a.m. UMW Board, 11-30 a m. Prayer Group. 12:00 noon UMW Luncheon • HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79 Robert Mayo, paitor phone 945 4995 Robert Fuller, chon director. Sunday ichedule: 9:31 Feilowihip and Coffee: 9 55 Sundaj School: 11:10 Morning Wonhip. 6:00 p.m Evening Wonhip; 7:00 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nunery for all services. Wednesday FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Br~4 FIRST BAPTIST CHUJCH. »»• Woodlawn. Haattngs. Michigan 948-8004 tai Worihip 11:00 »J=. Evening Wonhip . ___ I— ■-_.il.. Ml.M K Ml nnni'n --------- ----------Senior High Youth (Houseman Hall). Aduh Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 pj>. Sacred Sounds Rebenraal 8J0P.m. (Adult Choir). Saturday 10 to 11 am. Kings Kids (Children s Choir). Sunday morning aer_ I_wnr-u rTwunhip •?-». FcUow^p ... ... —__ ur—Pmwr. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF.CHRJST. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 B. Marshall. Rev. Steven Palm. Pastor. Sunday Morning Sunday School - 10-00, Morning Worship Service • 11:00. Evening Service • 7:30. Prayer Meeting Wednesday, Night • 7:30. Chancel Choir. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Comer of Broadway and Center Streets in HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 6Q0 Nashville Area Wednctday. Dee. 10 ■ 7:30 Chancel Choir TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 319 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 94S 9414 Sunday. Dec. 7 6 45 Church School fall ages). 10 00 Family Worship. 6 00 Church Council. Youth Group. Mon CHURCH OF ’HE UAZARENE. 1716 St. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1303 S. Haadnga. Saturday Maa 6:30 p.m. Sunday i m HAMA. 6 00 p m Supper. 7 00 p.m 5 p.m.. Evening Worahip 6 p. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Msry Horn officiating Country Chapel Church School 9 00 a.m : wotih.p 1015 a.m. Banficld Church School 10 00 a m . Wonhip Service 11:30 Th» Church Page Is Brought to You Through the Hostings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY OrangevilleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd . two HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION COLEMAN AGENCY af Halting!, Inc. year old» through adult! Nuriery italfed . ■■___ -_ - n... mai.lm - — with WHEN FUMEBAL HOMES FLEXFA1 INCORPORATED ST CYRIL k METHODIUS Gun Lake. Father Waller Spillane Paator Phone NATIONAL BANK Of HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER ANO REMINDER 1952 N. Iroodwoy • Honing! BOSLEY PHARMACY HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Halting!. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Ox* M. - vxMgo" White in 1952. She was employed for near Y ten'years ut Hasting* Manufacturing ago -Shranti !l«P Blfllfflflfl "b^ned aridoperated^ White’s Produce in Hastings for five yeare. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Mrs. White is survived by two daughters, Mrs. James (June) Morgan and Miss Lois Fem McKnight both of Hastings; one son, Donald McKnight of Pasadena, MD; two grandchildren; two step daughters. Mrs. Charles (Mary Lou) Harthy and Mrs. Ron (Dorothy) Rivers of Hastings; several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Stella Jones of LaBelle, Bob and Virginia Crockford spent Thanksgiving day with their son. Bob. and his wife, Ree. in Potterville. The younger Crockfords have two daughters. The Woodland Sesquicentennial Com­ mission met at the Lions Den last Monday evening. Commission members present were Tom Niethamer, Lawrence Chase, Barbara Dalton. Shirley Kilmer. Jim Lucas' Ella Kantner, and Earl Engle came later. Non-members present were Cathy Lucas and Willis Dalton. It was decided that the commission would participate in the media appreciation recep­ tion planned by the Barry County Historical Society, the Barry County Tourism Council and Sesquicentennial Committee, the C.K. and S. Depot Committee, the Barry County Book Committee and Charlton Park. The Sesquicentennial Commission members looked over old photographs and ^elected several to be made into large posters. They discussed the status of plans and what steps should be taken next. Woodland Townehouse served Thanksgiving dinner to 70 people. The meal was a complete turkey dinner including cranberry relish and dressing. Ham and spare ribs were also on the buffet. When the Woodland Lions met last week, 15 members and one guest were pre­ sent. The speaker was Phil Dillingham from Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He explained the Lifeline system and device. The device ■s installed on the telephone of elderly or in­ valid persons who live alone, and they can summon help by pushing a button on their phone, if they have an emergency or any unusual problem. The club received a reproduction of a large painting of a lion by the artist Hugg, who is noted for painting cats. This picture was donated to the club by the "Our Place" restaurant in Woodbury. The picture will be hung in the den. Clyde and Doreen Shoemaker took their children and grandchildren to a restaurant in Grand Rapids Saturday evening after Thanksgiving. After dinner, the 17 family members all went to a shopping mall to see Santa Claus and have the children's pictures taken. This evening is a Shoemaker family annual tradition. A Michigan Lottery Daily and Lotto game terminal has been installed in the Woodland Centre. It began operation on Dec. 2. According to Lottery Commissioner Michael J. Carr the lottery’s statewide ter­ minal network is currently being expanded from 2,600 to 4,000 with completion scheduled for June. Cliff Mattson, owner of the Woodland convenience store on Main Street, and his employees have received training on the use by Catherine Lucas event. Lakewood High School instructor Paul Quigley sponsored a mobile art contest for his science students. They had to design the Alexander Calder style mobiles, weigh the parts, figure the algebra and measure to find the fulcrum point. Creativity and construc­ tion made up half of the grade, the other half was based on accuracy, design and mathmatics. Mike Marstellar won honorable mention in the contest. Prizes were awarded bv BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular video cassettes as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission. Brought to you exclusively by... cMusic Center of the terminal for sales and validation of winning tickets. IX W Slala Si, Downtown Hastings FREE PARKING BEHIND OUR STORE Utt Our Comtnitni Court Si. [nlitnct 34S-42S4 24 HOUR B8NWNU PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn January 15, 1963, step son, Duane White in 1974 and four brothers. Middleville Area ST AUGUSTINE Middleville Father Walther Spillane. Paitor Phcr.e 792 2889 Delton Area CEDAR C*>EEK BIBLE. Campground Rd . MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Laurence E. Gar­ rison, 69, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 1986 Mr. Garrison was a Driver with Direct Transit Lines for many years, and was a disabled WWII Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Virginia M. Garrison; four children, Gloria and Phil Fox of Middleville, Dan and Betty Cheeseman of Baroda, Sandra Laraby, Edward H. Garrison of Saginaw; seven grandchildren; his mother, Lula M. Garrison of Hastings; two brothers, Gerald Garrison of Hastings and Hany Garrison of Freeport; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, after­ noon at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral chapel, Rev. Kenneth Vaught of the Leighton United Methodist Church, Middleville, officiated. Interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mid­ dleville. Arrangements were made by the Roctman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Russell H. Lake HASTINGS - Mr. Russell H. Lake, 84, of 1532 W. Sager Rd., Hastings died early Wednesday. Nov. 26. 1986 at Barry County Medical Facility. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 at Wren Funeral Home. Chaplain Richard G. (Dusty) Furlong officiated with burial in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. ’ Mr. Lake was bom September 5, 1902 in Battle Creek, the son of William and Gertrude (Clark) Lake. He was raised in Battle Creek and attended schools there. ’ He was married to Julia Collins on July 14 1923. They lived in Battle Creek and Bellevue before coming to Rutland Townshin and Tanner Lake Rd. in 1950. They lived on Campground Rd. several years moving tn their present address in 1978. He farmed mJu of his working life. Mr. Lake is survived by his wife ha,, four sons. Buddy Lee. lack W. and Rumi, Lake all of Hastings and Richard R Lake Bellevue: four daughters. Mrs. BettV7„ Harvath of Hastings, Mrs. Clarence mJ.®1 Jean) Wilson and Mrs. Jack (R«e'Z“ _______ l__ I------ —J Use it for A.T.M. Banking in Michigan — the United States and Canada... Your NBH A.T.M. Banking Card now has expanded usage to almost everywhere you travel... The CIRRUS. Network allows you access to cash In over 11,500 machines in 3,024 cities throughout the UNITED STATES AND CANADA 24 Hours a day as you travel. Call 1-8OO-4CIRRUS for locations of A.T.M. machines near wherever you are! 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"Pretty ir Pink" (Paramount) 5.“White Christmas" (Paramount) 7. "F-X" (HBO-Cannon) 6. " Beverly Hills Cop" (Paramount) 8. "Police Academy 3: Back in Training" 7. “ Witness" (Paramount) (Warner) 8. “Pinocchio" (Disney) 9. "Sleeping Beauty" (Disney) 9. ‘'Raiders of the Lost Ark" (Paramount) 10. " At Close Range" (Vestron) 10. “The Sound of Music” (CBS-Fox) 11. "Wildcats" (Warner) 1 l.“The Music Man" (Warner) 12. "Murphy's Law" (Media) 12. "The Cage" (Paramount) 13. “Highlander" (HBO-Cannon) 13. “Playboy Video Centerfold No. 3" 14. “Legend" (MCA) (Karl-Lorimar) 15. "Gung Ho" (Paramount) 14."Star Trek: The Motion Picture" 16. “Raw Deal" (HBO-Cannon) (Paramount) 17. "Spacecamp" (Vestron) 15. “My Fair Lady" (CBS-Fox) 18. * 'The Gods Murt Be Crazy" 16. "Alice in Wonderland" (Disney) (Playhouse) 17. "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" 19. “The Trip to Bountiful" (Embassy) (Paramount) 20.“Runaway Train" (MGM-UA) 18. “Spacecamp" (Vestron) ^ZtoV 'ljailRiRii eninvft Wofiien’s" League will sponsor their annual Advent Tea on Monday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. Judy Sarver of Hastings will be a special " Brothers Restaurant in Lake Odessa. On Sunday. Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. Woodgrovc Parish Church will hold a Hanging of the Greens party. Workers are requested to br­ ing contributions to Christmas baskets for needy and finger foods to munch on whi’e decorating the church. The Woodgrove Parish PuppeteersNovembcr soup luncheon was a success; so they are planning to hold one each month during the winter. These luncheons will be on the second Sunday of each month. Sun­ day. Dec. 14. will be the next one, and for that luncheon, chili will be served as well as soup. These luncheons are held to raise funds so the girls involved in the puppeteers group will be financially able to attend a conference on "Worship and the Arts” in Windsor, Ontario, next summer. guest. She is a wife and mother of four children. Judy has been singing gospel music for 13 years and has traveled to many states. A free-will offering will be taken and given to the Spouse Abuse Center in Ionia. All the ladies of the area are invited to this Laurence E. Garrison FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Hastings. Mich.. Allan J. Weenink. In­ terim Minister. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Chn» WBCH A.M and FM 9 30 Church School Classes (or all ages 10 30 Colfee Hour In the Church Dining Room. 11:00 Special Kathryn J. White Mrs. Kathryn J. White, 83, of 406 W. Woodlawn, Hastings, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 1986 at Pennock Hosptial. Funeral ser­ vices were held 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. David B. Nelson officiated with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Love Inc. Mrs. White was bom January 11, 1903 in Fair Haven, PA the daughter of John and Ger­ trude (King) Clair. She was raised in Pcnnsylvannia attending schools there. She cam^ to Hastings in 1948. She married Glenn »• Woodland News ASTINGS ALL DEPOSITS INSURED UP TO $100,000.00 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 4.1986 - Page 5 than one property the cost of which is paid from special assessments or private funds Legal Notice. SECTION II NOTICE groom. The bridegroom's attendants were Jeff Livermore. Mike Haskins. Tim Boyce-Forman exchange wedding vows on June21 Brodbeck, and Roger Wilson, all friends of the groom. The head usher was Lyle Sandbrook. Jr., friend of the bride. The miniature bride was Amy Forman, niece of the groom. She wore a dress made by her mother that matched the bride's dress. The miniature bridegroom was Joshua Mattice, friend of the bride and groom. Susan Shoemaker sang during the ceremony. Janice Flannigan was lhe organist. George and Susan Forman, brother and sister-in-law of the groom and K'Annc For­ man. sister of the groom were master and mistresses of ceremonies at the reception which followed at the Lake Odessa Communi­ ty Center. The gift attendants were Michelle Forman, cousin of the groom and Melinda Pepper, friend of the bride. The guest book was at­ tended by Shari Peacock, friend of the bride. The cake servers were Laura Littcll. Lynn Myers, and Louise Myers, all cousins of the bride. A buffet dinner was served. The couple now reside in Clarksville. Kathy Sue Boyce and Eric Clarence For­ man were married on June 21 at 5 p.m. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ward Pierce officiating. The bride's parents are Clayton and Letah Boyce of Lake Odessa. The groom’s parents are George and Marlene Forman of Hastings. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white satin featuring a boat neckline trimmed in chantilly lace. Matching lace highlighted her skirt and train. She car­ ried a cascading bouquet of white carnations, white daisies, and lavendar roses. The maid of honor was Laraine Myers, cousin of the bride. Bridesmaids were Susan Boyce, sister of the bride, Lee Ann McDonald, Alicia Prieto, and Becky Allen, all friends of the bride. The bridesmaids wore floor length gowns of light lavendar satin and carried fans with flowers matching those carried by the bride. The best man was Bill DeJong, friend of the Benner-Kelley announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Robert Benner of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Robin Kay Benner to Michael Jack Kelley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Kelley Jr. of Middleville. An April wedding is being planned. Marriage Licenses— Jeffrey O'Keefe, 23, Hastings and Michaelle Evans, 19, Hastings. James Bolo, 20, Hastings and Julie Elliott, 21, Hastings. George Faunce, Sr., 60. Freeport and Ines Tagg, 56, Freeport. Lake Odessa News: A historical building in Lake Odessa, the old depot used for many years by the Pere Marquette and Chesapeake & Ohio railroads may be given to the Lake Odessa area Historical Society by the railroad. The building must be moved from the present site to another location. There arc hopes that funds can be raised for the project. A new place is being considered at the fair grounds for the depot that will be renovated for use as a museum. Lake Odessa as well as Odessa Township have included this building in their grant for funds along with for the new library. This is located in an old building used at one time as the post office before the present one was built. Barbara Watters and baby Courtney of Dayton. Ohio spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock and family. A baby shower was held on Satur­ day. Nov. 22 at St. Edward's Parish Hall. Little Courtney received many nice gifts. A lunch was served by Sue and Michele Peacock (local) and Diane Rubin of Grand Rapids. Cecile Perin spent Thanksgiving with her son and family, lhe Larry Perins of Wyom­ ing. The family along with the Kenneth Cash family of Grand Rapids were enter­ tained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cash of Wyoming on the holiday. Edith Temrn will entertain members of the Past Grand club at her apartment on Thursday. Dec. 4th. Following the potluck dinner a social afternoon will be enjoyed with games and prizes given will be Christmas gifts. The Merry Social Club members will have dinnet at Scott's North Inn before returning to Lake Manor for a social after­ noon on Thursday Dec. 11. The Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce will be showing free movies at the Lake Odessa Junior High School on Dec. 6 for the younger children which is the date of the Santa Claus parade on Fourth Avenue at 10 a.m. Santa will also be at the Page Memorial Building afterwards to meet the children and others. The films have been selected for children from kindergarten through junior high school. The Lakewood VFW Part and auxiliary will serve a Christmas dinner at their hall for local area senior citizens on Dec. 10 at noon. Reservations should be made to 374-4171. 374-8911 or 374-4343. Tom Price of Lake Odessa and Sharon Price of Grand Ledge have announced the engagement of their daughter. Kelly Lynn, to David J. Hilley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Hilley of Clarksville. A May wed­ ding is being planned. The bride elect is a 1985 graduate of Lakewood High School and a recent gradual of M.J. Murphy’s School of Cosmetology in Lansing and is employed by Sandra Rose of Lake Odessa, Tom is a 1984 graduate of Lakewood High School and is a recent graduate of ITT Technical Institute of Grand Rapids. He is employed by the Electric Medical Service in Grand Rapids. Robert and Shirley Hertetrelth recently celebrated their 25th wedding ann'v.'"*2’v No open house was held but they did enjoy having their son. Sgt. Rob ».fe Us. and children who were home on leave from West Germany and daughter Lisa and hus­ band Tom Blocher and son. Shirley CoUins and Robert were married Nov. 11. 1961 > the Rev. FJ. Fitch at the United Methodist C1Mddred Shade and££ annual Thanksgiving dinner at the Suntietd Community room on Sunday, Dec. 14. Cecile Perin left Friday for Troy where she plans to spend Thanksgiving with her daughter and family the Dennis Dorns. Ray and Ann Strecker and son Dennis of Troy spent Thanksgiving with Ruth Peterman and they enjoyed dinner at a restaurant in Nashville. A grandson. Daryl, was unable to join the family because of his work at the hospital. Harold and Letha Reese with Mr. and Mrs. Russ Messer Sr. enjoyed the holiday at Mulliken for a family dinner with Russ and Sue Messer, Joey and Amber. Jerry and Karolyn Stalter of Clarksville, Lori Endres and Heidi and Mildred Shade spent Thanksgiving with Tom and Sherrie Wacha and Jane and Jay, of Sunfield. Gene and Trudy Shade and sons An­ drew and Eric had as their holiday guests her sisters and families Kenneth and Jane Raymond, Brandi and Shawn. Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Dunningan and children Mat and Marcia of Hastings and Mark Dunningam of Nashville also Jeff Rivett of Hastings. Manual and Janie Rodriguez had their family dinner and get-together at the St. Ed­ ward’s Church hall on Thanksgiving. The day was spent with games after the delicious dinner, also a social afternoon with all the families. Jim and Betty Geiger of Clarksville, former Lake Odessa residents are announc­ ing the wedding engagement of their daughter, Lori Sue to Steven Kilboum. son of Bruce ard Shirley Kilbourn of Sunfield. Lori Sue it a 1983 graduate of Lakewood High Schorl and attended Lansing Com­ munity College before accepting a position at Hetzel Buehler in Lansing. Steven, a 1981 graduate of Lakewood High School also attended Lansing Community College and is now serving with the U.S. Air Force and stationed at the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base in South Carolina. A 1987 May wed­ ding is being planned. Cecile Perin was the hostess at the meeting of the Jolly Dozen club held at the community room at Lake Manor last Fri­ day. Their next meeting will be with Wilda Haas at her home on Friday afternoon Dec. TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROP ERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWN SHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE AND THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE ihot the following Proirioville Town ship Ordinance No. 49 wo* adopted by the Prairieville Township Board of its regular meeting held November 12, ■ 986. said Ordinance to become tHective December 15. 1986 and PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following Barry Township Ordi nonce No. 22 was adopted by the Barry Township Board at its regular meeting held on Decern ber 2. 1986 said Ordinance to become effective December 15 1986. STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTIES OF KALAMAZOO AND BARRY ROSS TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 93 Adopted: November 10. 1986 RICHLAND TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 123 Adopted: Novembers. 1986 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 49 Adopted: November 12. 1986 BARRY TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 22 Adopted: December 2. 1986 Effective Dote: December 15. 1986 AMENDMENT TO RATE AND MANDATORY CONNECTION ORDINANCE OF THE CULL LAKE SEWER SYSTEM An Ordinance to amend Sec­ tion IV of the Gull Loke Sewer Rote and Mandatory Connection Ordinance pertaining to con­ nection charges for new con­ nections to the system and the amendment of Section VI per­ taining to deadline for connec­ tion to lhe system and to amend ports or portions of lhe ordi­ nance which are inconsistent herewith and to provide for the effective dote. THE TOWNSHIPS OF ROSS. RICHLAND. PRAIRIEVILLE AND BARRY ORDAIN: Section IV of the Gull Loke Sewer Rote and Mandatory Connection Ordinance originally enacted April 1. 1984 and os amended July 1. 1985 and Jan­ uary 1. 1986. is hereby further amended so that the first four full paragraphs of said Section IV pertaining ,o Sewer Use Charges Enaction Charge ore »*'®by r*v.lod ,o read os follow* A Sewer IM Cherts S(fwef use charge* lo *c<h »*gle family residential premise »ha|| bo ,n the flat amount ol $55 fOr opera­ tions and moin*®nance expense per quarter. January 1. 1986. There shall be no sewer use charge for debt service after December 31. ,9®5- Eoch user other thon o single family resi­ dence shall 0 quarterly charge of $55 mull.p|ietJ by Q factor representing a r0tl0 o| sewage use by such class of users to norma* *'ng|> family residential sewage use cs reflec­ ted in Append'* A. but not less than $55 e CwmcW’ os.,,,. o,,Kt Connections: For eoch dtrect con­ nection mode within the |jme specified in Section VI hereafter to lines ol the system ther< sbo(| be charged o lee equal to the sum of a) $2,500 per single family residence equivalent plus o) SI3.00per foot of public rood frontage or equivalent of any promises serviced by the system: provided, however, that a credit may be taken on said direct connection charge equal to lhe sum. H °ny,- specially assessed against the property by the Township for the pur­ pose ol defraying part of the cost of lhe system providing the credit has not been previously used against another con­ nection charge. All non-mondolory connections mode by con­ tract within the time specified in Section VI shall only be allowed for the above stated cost if a contract is signed with the Township within 60 days of notice of availability ol the sys­ tem. C Connection Charge, Indirect Connection: In order to defray the proportional share of the necessary oversixing of treat­ ment facilities, trunks and pump­ ing stations, for eoch indirect connection to lhe system at any time hereafter, there shall be charged o fee Oi' $1,250 per single family residence equiva­ lent. An indirect connection shall be delined as one mode to public lines in accordance with all applicable State. County or Local Codes. Ordinances and Regulations, which is added to the system after its original construction and serving more 24-Hour BANKING 7 Days \a weeky HEIRLOOM PORTRAITS and 10 wallets for only. .. 95* deposit required plus $1.50 sitting fee for each additional subject Additional photo package available at regular price (slightly higher deposit). Advertised special features our selection (2 poses) of the Blue and Brown Old Master. Scenic and Seasonal background $1.00 additional. SECTION III If any section, paragraph, clause or provision ol this Or­ dinance shall be held invalid the invalidity ol such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not effect any of the other provisions of this Ordinance. Special effects, black & white backgrounds and props available only In our designer collection. BIG1WHEEL1 SECTION IV All Ordinances. Resolutions or Order or ports hereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance, are, to the ex­ tent of such conflict, hereby re­ pealed. Photography Days: Sat. & Sun. Dec. 6 & 7 SECTION V This Ordinance shall take effect December 15. 1986. Ross Township Clerk Richland Township Clerk Prairieville Township Clerk Barry Township Clerk connexion comes to Felpausch! 13,000 i CIRRUS | locations | throughout the U.S. and < Canada > Hours: Sat. 10-1, 2-6 Sun. 10-1,2-5 instant access to your Money ■ < i °° o .• bi h I 4 0 S3 ct o t> •tf. nnouncing. ■6- • t> . HASTINGS CITY BANK HAS A NEW AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE LOCATION. Now you can use your Hastings City Bank Connexion card at the Hastings Felpausch Food Center, as well as our Middleville and Hastings offices. You can withdraw cash, make deposits and payments, or inquire about your balance. And remember, Hastings City Bank is a part of the Cirrus Network and a member of Network One, giving you over 13,000 additional locations. Hastings City Bank, making banking easier and more convenient for you. 5. Last week during the snow storm Canada geese stopped enroute on their trip farther south. They landed in a field on Jor­ dan Lake Avenue. Quite a sight to see ap­ proximately 200-300 or more in the group. They then swirled once and in the air and headed southwest in their formation. Gulls swarmed over the lake dipping for food before moving on. The Leander Peacock family enjoyed their Thanksgiving dinner with a planned potluck held at the Congregational Church recreation room with fifty in attendance. After a bountiful dinner the afternoon was spent in visiting and social time. Linda and Arnold Erb and Dorothy Erb. spent the holiday with Anita and Lonnie Ackley, her sons Nicholas and Nathan and his son, Lonnie Jr. and his daughter at their home at Eagle Point, Jordan Lake. Sisters Carmella of Ubley and Magdalena of Wright spent lhe weekend with their sister Reinc Peacock. Reine Peacock and daughters Helen Haller. Betty Carey and Frances Glasgow and granddaughter Amy had lunch at Hastings to honor Betty for her birthday. Cake and ice cream were served at the Glasgow home later. Section VI of the Gull lake Sewer Rate and Mandatory Con­ nection Ordinance originally en­ acted April I 1984 and amen­ ded effective July 1 1985 and January 1 1986 is hereby amended so that Section VI shall reoa os follows hereafter ' Il is hereby determined and declared ihot public sanity sow­ ers ore essential to the health, safety and welfare of the people of the Townships of Ross. Rich land. Prairieville and Barry and that all premises on which struc­ tures in which sanitary sewage originates or is situated shall connect lo tho system at the earliest reasonable dote as a matter for the protection of the public health solely and wel­ fare of the Townships. There­ fore. all premises on which structures are situated or be­ come situated and which sani­ tary sewage originates and which sewer services of the system shall be available within 200 feet shall connect to said system as follows: A. structures or promises emilling sewage prior to sower services becoming available shall connect within 18 months from lhe dole ol notice of such availability by tho appropriate Township official or its agent. B. Structures or promises which bogon omitting sewage after a public sewer line wos constructed shall conned prior to emitting sewage. Said notification and enforce­ ment of this Section shall be in conformity with Act 288 of the Public Ads of Michigan of 1972. as amended. FDIC NetworkOne �Page6- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, December 4.1986 University Hospital in Nashville. I had to use lhe bathroom and went into one that said WOMEN on the door. To my surprise there was a man in there who was helping his wife. She was severely handicapped .nd in a wheelchair. Ann Landers BOBS EMINE HOSMTMIHC The description far Mxr Lawnnwe 795-7647 Help with deadbeat dads offered ROMRTKUNCe 6SDMOCKMO MOOtZW.LT. HI The Checks have been distributed. Hastings stores are DENTURES 395 COMPLETE DENTURE5 Shopper’s Heaven.. UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE But remember, now's the time to join for '87! ’2251 ’2951 ’AN teeth ind mittrblt used meet lhe high ilindardi rat by tha American Dental Ai»'n. *Our on premises lab providei Individual and efficient tervice. •F'oa denture coniultatlon and eiemlrulton. Christmas Clubbers (616)455-0810 like our interest bearing •L.D. Kimebaugh DOS •D.D. White DOS •G. Mencewiez DOS 2330 44th St.. S.E., Grand Rapids Club Accounts — Open yours for next year, now ... Dear Ann Landers: I have a problem that I share with approximately 9 million women in the United States. My ex-husband is behind in his child support checks. There are now about 4!6 million women in our great country who receive child support, but many wives receive only a fraction of what they should get and some fathers send a mere pittance when they feel like it. In 1982. the tab for those forgotten kids was $4 billion. (Yes. that’s a “b".) Sad to say. the problem has not gotten belter. Only 20 per­ cent of dads who are ordered to pay child sup­ port do so regularly. Fifty-two percent make sporadic payments, and 28 percent never pay a dime. In Ohio alone. 600,000 children are living in poverty because their fathers refuse to support them. The children of divorce are not making outrageous demands on the absent father. The average support payment is only 13 percent of his total income. Here is the good news for wives who have been carrying the burden alone. An organizatioi called ACES (The Association for Children for Enforcement of Support) has been extremely successful. ACES, founded by Geraldine Jensen in Toledo. Ohio, in 1984, knows how to help people win what is their rightful due in court. Seventy percent of our 10,000 members in 22 states are now receiv­ ing their support payments regularly. You, Ann Landers, could help us to help lhe children by referring people to lhe organization for help. SINCERELY. SHARON BELTZ. ALLEN COUNTY COORDINATOR. STATE OF OHIO BOARD MEMBER. DEAR SHARON: Thank you for a letter that is sure to mean a great deal io many divorced women in this country. I hope you are prepared for a jillion phone calls and let­ ters because you are sure to be bombarded. The days when a man could skip out on his wife and family and graze in greener pastures are a thing of the past. Hooray and hallelujah! Miniature ’recessive’ genes Dear Ann Landers: I’ve been following your series of letters from parents whose children do not resemble them in the least and I thought you might enjoy our retort to those who questioned our daughter's looks. My husband has dark brown hair. My hair is red. Emily was bom a platinum blond and it appears as if it’s going to stay that way. So many people asked about Emily’s hair from infancy on that as soon as she could talk, we taught her to answer for herself. People would ask, “Where in the world did you get that pretty hair?” You can imagine their surprise when our 18-month-old confidently answered. “Recessive genes!” — BROOKFIELD, CT. DEAR BROOK: Beautiful! I roared! How does she do it? Dear Ann Landers: You must receive a ton of letters every day. I don’t see how you can read and answer them all. Please let us readers know how you handle the mail. I’m sure many others would be interested. — SAN CLEMENTE DEAR SAN: Every letter sent to me is read by me or an assistant. Those letters with self­ addressed, stamped envelopes receive per­ sonal replies. I cannot read every single letter, but I do see most of them because I select the column material myself. Every word of the column, of course, is written by Yours Truly. There are no little ghosts sitting at my typwritcr. Moorman Mfg. Co. We are a national firm hiring a Sales and Service representative who has good BUSINESS JUDGEMENT and AMBITION. Excellent employee benefits. For further information send resume to: (Hastings West State at Broadway Ad # 182 c/o Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 MEMBER FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 At his wife’s side Dear Ann Landers: This morning I had an appointment with my doctor at Vanderbilt Sum »> C«» Dieter of the Year ...from Hastings NANCY SPENCER V DIET 1 LCENTERi I went ahead and attended to my needs. The man never looked up when I left lhe stall and I did my best not to look al him or his wife. Another woman was in the bathroom and we walked out together. She said she was furious that a man would have the gall to “in­ vade" a women's bathroom and that she would have reported him but she was already late for her appointment. The woman said. "That creep should have taken his wife to the men’s room." What do YOU think. Ann? - SMITH GROVE, KY. DEAR S.G.: The man did the right thing. His wife no doubt would have felt ill at ease in a men's room. He put her feeling ahead of his. for which he is to be admired, not criticized. Ever-changing language Dear Ann Landers: Obviously you didn’t consult Webster’s Dictionary before giving advice to "Employed in California" on job hunting. Your comment was. "Terrific ad­ vice." According to Webster, "terrific" means "terrifying - to excite fear, a state of terror." "Fantastic" is another word commonly misused as a synonym for grand, wonderful, marvelous and fabulous. Webster defines fan­ tastic as bizarre, grotesque, eccentric and odd. I hope you accept these comments in the spirit intended. I want to be helpful because 1 consider you a friend. — J.J.R. (DALLAS. TEX.) DEAR FRIEND: English is not a dead language. It is dynamic and ever-changing especially American English. The meaning of words is constantly in lhe process of being altered because of common usage. According to the American Heritage 8th Grade All A’s - Geri Eye, Nick Williams. All A's and B’s - Matt Bender, Brad Bruce, Tom Cruttenden, Tom Dawson, Jean Fogel, Chris Hammond, David Hawkins, Sara Hawkins, Brian Heath, John Heise, Carrie Helsel, Jeff Hoxworth, Brad Humphrey, Bob Hause, Bob Jordan, Elissa Kelly, James Lewis, Chad Lundquist. Tam­ my Lyttle, Toni Martinez, Jason Carr, Car­ rie McCandlish, Karrie McCarty, Jeanna Merritt, Matt Miles, Angie M. Miller, Susan Miller. Julie Norris, Eric Norton. Holly Prong, Cindy Purgicl. Marcia Replogic. Jamie Skidmore. Travis Suntheimer, Mary Sweetland. Paul Tcunessen. Brian Tobias. Kelly Vandcnburg, Holly Vann. Steve Waldrcn. Brad Weller, Kathy Wilcox, Chase Youngs, Bryant Zimmer­ man, Carrie Schneider, Jason Tietz. Robert Luna. 7th Grade AH A’s - Matt Anton, Debra Emswiller, Matt Haywood, Mandy Herp, James Toburen. All A’s and B’s - Kristy Abendroth, Lyndy Acker, Darcie Anderson, Angie Ar­ mour, Angie Armstrong, Derrick Becker, Jenny Bender. Bonni Brandt. Jill Brighton. Christmas J The Humane Society of Barry County fNEXT TO CAPPON OIL) DIET T CENTER^ Ph. 948-4033 OR CALL OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PLAINWELL ... 685-6881 Hours: Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon Patricia Norris, Mark Peterson, Karla Preston, Jason Rea, Matt Schaeffer, Beth Schleh, Matt Schreiner, Joe Simmons, Tammi Smith, Chris Solmes, Christy Spindler. Chris Swihart, Vicki Thompson, Lena Thunder. Stacey Trumbcll, Brenda Vrooman, Brock Walthicr, Dan Watson, Trent Weller, Michele Wilbur, Tera Willard, Chris Youngs, Austin Zurface. Clothing center needs warm attire The Adventist Community Service Center has been swampc’d by people in need of warm clothing. Fortunately they have been able to care for most of the needs; however there is a shortage of jackets and rubber footwear for both children and men. The liberal spirit of donors has proven a blessing to the many who are in need, and is greatly appreciated. • The Community Service Center is open to receive clothing Monday. Wednesday, and Thursdays from 8 to noon. | NO. & STREET ■ CITY. STATE■ I enclo»e $3.00 duos (or more) to help support the Sorry Court- a ty Humone Society (Tax Deductible) I Naw | ) Renewal^^ S and. ^tatieuc SfueieiltCtA HEARING - HOPE TOWNSHIP On changes to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinace — December 9, 1986 — 7:30 p.m. — OCT. 10,1986 Hastings, Michigan 49058 Kris Carr. Jarrod Castelein, Melissa Chip­ man, Jenny Christy. Marinda Cronk, Angie Dawe. David Dilno, Shannon Fuller, Eric Gahan. Derick Gonzales. Jamie Graham, Rachel Haas. Jennifer Johnson, Meg Johnston, Lee Kaiser, Sara Kelley, Pat Kel­ ly, Jennifer Komstadt, Man Lancaster, Elicia Lepper. Jennifer Maichele, Tim Mayo, Tad Mellen, Tammi Miller, Angela Morgan, Melanie Morgan, Shana Murphy, NAME ■ A Very Special Lady 1615 South Bedford Road M-37 Drugs? How much is too much? Is pot OK? Is cocaine too much? If you're on dope or considering it. get Ann Landers' all-new booklet, "lhe Lowdown on Dope. "For each booklet ordered, send $2 plus a long, self­ addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) lo Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11995, Chicago. Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE MRS. CLIFFORD DOLAN. TREASURER 937 W. Madisoa St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Yeah I’m a Winner JAN. 20, 1986 Planning a wedding? What's right? What's wrong ? Ann Landers' ‘ 'New Bride's Guide'' will relieve your anxiety. To receive a copy, send $2 plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers. The Gospel Singers Overholts, Ray and Millie, of Battle Creek will be bringing a special music concert this Sunday evening, Dec. 7, at the Hastings Church of the Nazarcne, 1716 N. Broadway. Hastings. The service begins .at 6 p.m. and all are very cordially invited. A year ago I heard a new Diet Center was going to open in Hastings on BEFORE Dear Ann Landers: Your answer to the man who complained about his fat wife teed me off. "Hurting and Needing Guidance" sure didn’t get any help from you. Obviously you have never shared a bed with a fat person. Well. I have, and it is like sleep­ ing on the side of a hill. You have the feeling that you might be crushed by an avalanche at any moment. The backaches and lack of sleep caused by snoring are awful. (The decibel rating of the snoring goes up with every pound of fat gained.) I took this woman for better or for worse and it’s not getting any better; in fact, it's get­ ting worse. I manage as best I can by repeating the following words every morning: "I didn’t cause it. I cannot control it, nor can 1 cure it." - ALSO HURTING BUT NOT NEEDING GUIDANCE. DEAR ALSO: With your philosophy you don’t need help from anybody. Thanks for the input. Gospel concert planned at Hastings church on Dec. 7 Lost 1013/> lbs. and 105'/. Inches In less than 9 months! January 20,1986. Being depressed about my weight, I ate a lot through the holiday season and gained an extra 10 pounds. Wnen the Diet Center ad came out. it said, "If you could lose weight by yourself, you would have done so by now." I felt they really meant me. I joined on their opening day, January 20.1 couldn’t wait to weigh in everyday. Their program works and I was totally commited. The counselors were as excited as I was by my weight loss and their enthusiasm I loved and it was so contagious. By May I had a wonderful surprise for my unknowing snowbird parents and in-laws — 60 pounds off. The diet was so easy to follow. The foods were all bought right at the grocery store, and there are no drugs. The balanced diet, based on sound nutrition, stabilizas the blood sugar and there are no hunger pangs. On Oct. 10.1 reached my goal, 101% pounds, gone forever! I have been taught how to maintain my new weight. Thanks, Diet Center counselors, lor all the cheers I wouldn't have made it without you! Weightful sleep Hastings Jr. High Honor Roll IT DIET iCENTERj Nancy Is not only our "Dieter of the Year", but she was also crowned our Diet Center Queen at our Fashion Show and Luncheon held at Bay Pointe Restaurant on Saturday, Nov. 15. Our show featured dieters as our models and was a tremendous success. Proceeds given to Pennock Hospital. Dictionary, "terrific" also means splendid, awesome and astounding. Synonyms for "fantastic" are fabulous, unreal, remarkable and wonderful. The best example of how the meaning of words change is the word “gay." Thanks for writing. 1 do not consider com­ ments from people who disagree with me as "unfriendly." I learn a great deal from my readers. There’s a lot of wisdom out there. You are sPecidn HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL on M 43 bet­ ween Shultz and Head Lake Roads. Items fo be changed or added: 1. Miscellaneous changes to the Flood Hazard Regulations to bring the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance into compliance with recent changes by the federal government. 2. Addition of a definition for Travel Trailer Parks stating that 5 or more travel trailers on a single parcel of land constitutes a travel trailer pcrk which must be regulated by the State of Michigan . [Note: this is the current rule under which Hope Township operates and is not a change. It is only adding the statement to the ordiance. It is possible for the Township tc reduce the number of 5 to a lower number if this is the will of the people os expressed ot the Hearing.] Comments and questions may be addressed to Hope Township Zoning Administrator. Mr. Dick Leinoar. 7080 Head Rd., Delton. Mi 49046. Any individuals or groups wishing to voice an opinion may do so in writing to Mr. Leinoar or will be heard at the Hearing. (T19044) • Calzone • Pizza • Submarines • Appetizers • Spaghetti • Dinners •Ziti • Sausage Roll * Cheese Cake DOWNTOWN MIDDLEVILLE Eat In or Out. .. We AH Occasions HOURS Tm_»n,Th«„ * PHONE U:30l»ul>J(^ -Iris- -.r, . hill >1:30 Sundjy 4 io 1 □ pmj Closed Momkys 795-7844 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December4,1986- Page? From Time to Time. by.-Esther Walton How Times Have Changed (Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1909:) The Banner representatives were permitted on Saturday to sec the electric fireless ™°kM<>ve invented by Mr. Sebring Phelpv of this city do lhe work for which it is designedcook food do it thoroughly , and do it for far less than half the expense of cooking by gas. This electric cooker has the ordinary tireless cooker clearly outclassed, and what it does is simply wonderful. An hour and a half We Camc Mr Phc,Ps' workshop, he had heated to a high degree one of the cooking elements by which the cooking is done. This clement is raised to a high temperature by tur­ ning on the electric current from 15 to 30 minutes according to the temperature desired. It. the cooking element, was placed, after heating, above a chicken which was to be cooked. The heat from the element, from which the current had been stopped, had been cooking a chicken in the cooker for upwards of an hour before our arrival. When we camc on the scene, the cooking was well nigh completed. The cooker we saw had two heating elements Mr. Phelps next, for 20 minutes, turned on the current for the second heating element. Then Mrs. Phelps brought out a tin of biscuits. This was placed in the cooker th~ heating element being placed above but not in contact with the element. No current was used at all from this time on; but in 15 minutes by the watch, the biscuits were nicely baked in the cooker by the heat from the element. The cooking and baking were both going on in the same space in the cooker, this space was lined with asbestos underneath a bright metal coyer. We were served with a delicious chicken sandwich which had been prepared from the biscuits and chicken cooked in the same space in the cooker, both baking and cooking going on at the same time. The elec­ tricity was used for 30 minutes in one case and but for 20 in the other. The meter told the ex­ pense, which was less than half of what it would cost for gas in a gas range. The advantages are economy, cleanliness, comfort and savings of all odors, and preserv­ ing of all the juices and flavor in the meat. It is a wonderful invention and we hazard nothing in predicting a large sale of it. We believe this will offer a chance to locate a fine industry in Hastings. (Dec. 8, 1910:) Judge Smith on Monday issued an injunc­ tion restraining the labor commission and fac­ tory inspector from enforcing the 54-hour a week labor law which was passed by the last legislature, against u local business concern. The suit on which the order was made, was filed by five of the employees of the company and by the officers of the company, and alleges that the women employees work on piece work an average of 10 hours per day and their earnings would be impaired if the law in question was enforced. The factory and work arc healthful and cleanly, as the inspector has repeatedly testified. And it is charged that the law is void as restricting the right of contract, and invalid as a health law, because it attempts to regulate as in this instance, healthy and properly con­ ducted factories. The injunction will continue in force unless the labor commission can show that the fac­ tory is not healthful or properly conducted; but the inspector has several times declared it is to be both, it would seem impossible to dissolve the injunction on that score; for there can be no doubt that the factory can be fairly said to be both clean and healthful, and the work especially adapted for women. List of this City’s Assesments Will Publish Next Week (March 9. 1910:) There have been allegations of error and in some instances of favoritism by the assessing officers of this city. The Banner does not pre­ tend to know the merits of these claims, ex­ cept in a few instances where it seemed to use that the assessments were wrong. The assess­ ing officers arc human, and some errors arc expected on that account. We believe publici­ ty will cure all such. If there has been favoritism, publicity will cure that also. The supervisors are public officials and their records are public property and therefore properly reviewable by the people who elected these officers. An equitable assess­ ment is exceeding desirable on every account. We believe that publicity in the work lhe assessing officers are doing will end in secur­ ing a measurable equable assessment in Hastings because the American people have shown their ability to correct errors in any public matter when they understand the situation. The Banner does not pretend to pass on the justice for equity of the assessments as made in this city as a whole. Whatever they may be on that score will be judged by the people who know when they have the chance to make comparisons. While property is supposed to be assessed at its true cash value, as a matter of fact, it is not and ought not to be quite up to that limit, for while in these times the property may be worth what it will sell for. depression may come that will shrink it decidely. A reasonable allowance for shrinkage ought to be made in all property values, by the supervisors whatever basis they may lake... We feel that this matter ought to be passed up to lhe taxpayers of this city, and that publicity will do more good now than at any other time. Every taxpayer should look over Al left Is Ruth Mudge, who tiled a suit aga'nst an aiderman fw not telling women wooertv owners vote In lhe school board election. Al nghl ls Juflge Clement Smith who heard! he complaint against a local company. the list, disabuse his mind of all party of par­ tisan bias and consider the assessments made on their actual merits and no other. We are all interested in an equitable assessment. We will get it by first understanding the facts, and then if they warrant action go about it in a deliberate fair and equitable manner... (March 21, 1884:) Ladies who arc property holders or the parents of guardian of children have the right to voce for school officials. How many ladies will cast their ballots for members of the school board? (April 4, 1884:) The question as to whether or not ladies have the right to vote for members of the board of education in this city was by the ladies submitted to Messre Colgroves. Knap­ pen & Niskcm (lawyers), dune 6. 1884:) ' The suit of Ruth Mudge vs. the Alderman of the 3rd Ward was decided in favor of the complainant and the Alderman fined $50. Of course lhe case will be carried to the Supreme Court, as this was instituted for a test case, as to whether or not women had a right to vote for members of the board of education The results of the suit was in favor of the Alderman, women at that point in time could not vote, even if they were a single parent and owned property. (March 9. 1911:) Women can vote on bonding issue if they own property in their own right or jointly with their husbands. According to City Attorney Potter and Judge Clement Smith, any woman who owns property in and is a resident of this city, or is a resident of and pays taxes on cither real or personal property in this city, or any woman w/ho owns a home or other real estate in this city, can vote on the proposition to bond this city...to construct the proposed municipal dam. No doubt several of the women will desire to vote on this question. They must register in order to do so. at the regular registration of voters on Tuesday and Wednesday... (April 13, 1911:) ' Women Ask Place on School Board The voters of this city at the recent election decided to change from a Board of Education elected at the April election to a Board of Trustees elected at the annual school meeting in July. At these school meetings where PRICES SLASHED AGAIN ON EVERY ITEM FOR THE LAST DAYS GOING OUT OF BUSINESS BIRKE'S WE HAVE BEEN MARKING DOWN PRICES TO NEW LOWS ALL DAY TUESDAY FAMILY SHOES FOR MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN Store Hours Wed. am. Thun, a Sat. 9ta5:S0 — LOCATED AT — Store Hours Wed. a Fri. 9to8 Thurs. a Sat 9to5:S0 114 WEST STATE DOWNTOWN HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Selling out to the bare walls, all stock and fixtures in a GREAT $300,000 GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE G.O.B. LICENSE NO. 37 Little things make a big trustees may be chosen, all women who arc the parents or guardians of children, or who arc taxpayers, arc permitted to vole. Under these conditions it is very natural that the women of Hastings should be deeply in­ terested in the selection of trustees. And we have heard many electors of the city, both men and women, who will be entitled to vote at the meeting and only parents or guardian of children or taxpayers arc permitted to vote for such trustees we have heard many say that ■’There ought to be at least one woman trustee elected." At the meeting of the Hastings Women’s Club Friday afternoon, the following resolu­ tion was adopted by the club: Whereas, the government of the schools of this city having been changed from a Board of Education elected by the electors of the city at the election in the spring to a Board of Trustees, elected at the annual school board meeting in July, where women who arc the parents or guardians of children of school age, or who arc taxpayers are legal voters, therefore Resolved that it is the sentiment of the members of the Hastings Women's Club that it would be for the best interests of the schools of this city to elect one or more women as members of the Board of Trustees at the special election to be held this month. I: didn’t happen. Women got to vote but no woman was elected. ' WE HAVE YOUR SIZE - THOUSANDS OF PAIRS ON RACKS TO SELL OUT WE MUST AND WILL SELL OUT Positive order to sell out entire and complete stock of fine quality men's, women's and children's shoes, boots, handbags, accessories, gifts, etc. In the next few days — time is shor. — buying must be fast. There are new prices for quick sell out. Every Item must and will be sold to the bare walls — Hurry, don't miss out — come early and stay all day! — STORE FIXTURES FOR SALE — SALE DAYS wed. & Fri. 9 to 8 Thurs. & Sat. 9 to 5:30 SALE BEGINS WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 3rd at 9 O'CLOCK Give a friend the Hastings Banner for Christmas... Your family and friends will enjoy reading about our local commnify every week in the Hastings Banner. They’ll get more news about schools, clubs, churches and social events along with government news, police and court reports, and lots of local sports, local history, Ann Landers and more. Just fill out the coupon below and mail it and your payment today. PER YEAR IN BARRY COUNTY F Send my gift certificate to: ! NAME _ _____________________________ _______ | I I | ADDRESS----------------------------------------------------------- 1 ] CITY _________________ STATE______ ZIP_______ j I I I Enclosed is my payment for: $11 Barry County $14.50 Other Areas $13 Surrounding Counties Send to Hastings Butner, P.O. Boi I, Histnp, Mickifu 49058 । �Page 8— The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 4,1986 Santa coming to Hastings this weekend Santa Claus is coming to Hastings earlier this year. Santa said he is starting his visits here ear­ ly, instead of waiting until the December Christmas parade, because of the invitation of local merchants and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Santa also said he is looking forward to some new pre-Christmas activities with area children this year. For instance. Santa will have live “onthe-air” telephone conversations with children on WBCH Radio. Two different dates for the talks with Santa are being discussed, but the days have not been finalized yet. In the past, Santa has talked to children on the phone through the courtesy of the local chamber, but the conversations have never been on the radio before. At Felpausch Food Center, Santa and his Musical Elves will entertain from 11 a.m. to I p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. Santa says the elves will be performing on washtub. banjo, accordian and keyboards. Sarita will be reading stories to pre-school children during a story hour at the Hastings Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 16, begin­ ning at 10:30 a.m. Children will be able to have "Breakfast with Santa" at McDonalds in Hastings from 8 to 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 22. At least one business. Brands Photo, will offer the opportunity for children to be photographed in color with Santa after the Dec. 6 Christmas parade. “Brands built a special chair for Santa last year," said the jolly ole elf, himself. Santa will appear in the 1 p.m. parade through downtown Hastings on Saturday, Dec. 6. The rest of Santa’s regular visita­ tions with area children will take place on the following dates and places: — Saturday, Dec. 6, Brands Photo at 2 p.m. — Dec. 8, 15. and 22 (Mondays) at Bosleys/S. Jefferson St. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Dec. 7, 14, and 21 (Sundays) at JC Penneys from 1 to 3 p.m. — Dec. 16 and 23 (Tuesdays) at Village Squire from 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Dec. 12 and 19 (Fridays) at Music Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Dec. 13 (Saturday) at Food Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Dec. 20 (Saturday) at Barry County Lumber from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and at Boomtown from 1 to 3 p.m. — Dec. 22 (Monday) at McDonalds from 8 to 10 a.m. Santa also will be having other ap­ pearances with the locations to be announc­ ed for Dec. 9, 10. 11. 17 and 18. The Hastings BANNER... (once yearly) December 4.1986 as; EDITION "...a time for Christmas!' featuring... Christmas OPEN HOUSE...Christmas PARADE and HOLIDAY BALL. Parade will focus on Sesquicentennial year Santa Claus, lhe grand old man of Christmas, will be escorted through downtown Hastings Saturday, when the an­ nual Christmas Parade gets underway. The parade theme is "Christmas Is! — |5o Years Past, Present and Future," saluting the sesquicentennial of the community. Some 50 parade entries arc expected this year. Floats will be decorated with the ses­ quicentennial theme in mind. The parade kicks off at I p.m. Participants will line up on Railroad Street and proceed west on Stale Street through the downtown business district to Church Street, where they will turn south and proceed to Hastings City Bank, where the parade terminates. Heading up the parade will be Grand Marslul Pat Hodges, who will be accompanied by his wife Madonna. Hodges is a well-known Hastings businessman and community leader who recently retired from his jewelry store business. Other luminaries expected include U.S. Rep. Paul Henry. R-Grand Rapids, and two Channel 41 news anchors. Children can fill out a special "Letter to Santa" printed in the Dec. 2 issue of the Reminder and bring it along with them to the next Thursday's edition of the Hastings Banner. Naturally. Santa will make an appearance at the parade. Little ones will have to wait until lhe parade is nearly over to sec him — his float is usually positioned last in line. Before him will be cub scouts, girl scouts, campfire girls, Humpty-Dumpty pre­ schoolers. Hastings fire trucks, members of the 4-H equine and canine divisions, bicyclists, and much more. Three plaques will be awarded to winners of a float contest. Floats will be judged on overall excellence. originality, and uniqueness pertaining to the theme. Awards include the Judges' Choice. Santa's Choice and the Mayor’s Choice. From 1-3 p.m.. the PTOs of Hastings elementary schools are sponsoring a party for local children at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Refreshments will be served and activities are being planned, including making reindeer and badges. Santa Claus and clowns will be featured. Santa Claus will also make an appearance at Brand’s Photo from I p.m. to 3 p.m. the day of lhe parade. parade. Special Reminder elves will pick the letters up during the parade, and forward them to Santa. Some of lhe letters will be printed in Dianne Eggars of Cinder Pharmacy serves punch to a customer at their open house last year. (Horn Wt) Melody King. Tim King. Chri* Jenkins. Kathy Munro. Mike King ond Ivan King ...invite you to the world of home entertainment during lhe Christmas Open House, Friday. Dec. 5 from 6 lo 9 p.m. You'll find more than ever before at the Music Center - exciting televisions, including the big screens, video cassette recorders, home and portable stereos, compact disc players, musical instruments, scanners, CB radios, car stereos, electronic keyboards, video tapes, cassette tapes, and much, much more. Look for name brands that you trust like RCA, Sony. Philco, Sanyo, Uniden, Bearcat, Pioneer and Businesses^ say ‘Thank You’ to patrons this Friday Zenith. The Treasure Cove Gift Shop, located in the rear of our store, also has a wonderful array of gift ideas for anyone on your list. Plus Music Center has one of the area’s biggest selections of video tapes ond video discs for rent so you con enjoy your favorite movies at home. Visit Music Center for refreshments and entertainment during the Hastings merchants plan to say a big “thank you” to their patrons Friday during the fourth annual Christmas Open House, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. The event, to be held from 6-9 p.m. serves as the "holiday weekend" kick-off when lhe Holiday Ball and Christmas Parade lake place, said retail division chairman Bill Christmas Open House. (Not shown in photo cm Grog Mothowt, Jonny King ond Joiiio King.) Music Center ...in Hasting! 138 West State Street Phone 945-4284 Dreyer. "We encourage all Hastings business peo­ ple to open their doors and welcome customers, offering refreshments and a holi­ day smile,” Dreyer said. As owner of the Village Squire men’s clothing store, Dreyer said he is not looking to make money at the open house, but to say thank you to people for shopping in Hastings. “If they buy something, that would be a nice courtesy but we’d just like people to come in and look over our holiday store," Dreyer said. "It’s a time for .people to meet your employees as well as having a nice social evening.” In addition, a project to erect a giant Christmas tree decorated by Hastings area school children is underway, headed by Hastings High School teacher Denny O’Mara The Hastings High School Band will once again be on hand for this Sat­ urday’s Christmas Parade. Pictured ... George Brand, Virginia Rowland, Doreen Barnum and Barbara Brand. ' a The entire staff at Brand's Photo invites you to visit our Open House Friday, December 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. For that perfect family Christmas gift get a new Minolta AF-Tele, gadget bags, deluxe super wide strap, or if you can't decide give a gift certificate. Brand’s Photo mcm.fk ______ 112 South Jefferson Hastings Phone 945-9719 OPEN Monoov-Thurwoy 930530. : 1-HOUR PHOTOH ’ 30-8; Sof j'Oov 9 30-9 OSLEY '•PHRRmRCY- gRIsji : Bosley Pharmacy is the friendly pharmacy on South Jeffer- <33 | and the whole gang during the Christmas Open House, Fri- I day, December 5. 6 to9p.m. Browse through Pause, our gift I department, take a stroll down the Aisle of Fragrances and look through the Christmas cards and wraps from American Greetings. Remember to shop South Jefferson Street first! I son Street where you can meet Dave Jasperse, Mike Smith 118 South Jefferson in Hasting; Phone 945-3429 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 4,1986 - Page 9 Holiday Ball this Saturday evening This year’s Parade Grand Marshall Patrick Hodges always wanted to be jeweler The Fifteenth Annual Holiday Ball will be Saturday. December 6 from 9 p.m. to I a.m at the Hastings Country Club. The hall is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of ——. At an early age Patrick Hodges knew that he wanted to have a career in the jewelry business. He followed in his father's footsteps and has fulfilled his career goal in Hastings and now is reaping the benefits of retirement. In tribute to his many former years is owner of Hodges Jewelry and for his con­ tributions to the retail division of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and past Christmas parades, the chamber has selected Hodges to be the grand marshal of this Satur­ day’s holiday parade. Although his parents, Chester B. and Rebecca B. Hodges, lived in Ionia at the time of his birth, Pat said he was born in St. Johns because Ionia didn't have a hospital at the Hodges spent his first two years of life in Ionia and then in 1931, his father decided to move to Hastings to purchase the former Pan coast Noble jewelry store which was located at 108 State St. (now the address of Mode O'Day clothing shop) in the Masonic building in downtown Hastings. As a tot, Hodges sometimes slept in the back room of the jewelry store when his parents worked. But, it wasn't until he was about 12 that he began taking an active role in the business. Washing windows and unpack­ ing merchandise were some of his first jobs. Merchandise for the jewelry store used to be shipped by train via New York Central Freight and Hodges recalls that it arrived in "oak barrels that we would roll down to the basement." Opening the barrels was a job he enjoyed, "going through the straw and finding out what interesting goodies would be in it.” He vividly recalls waiting on his very first customer: "1 was so nervous." The male customer he was waiting on sens­ ed his plight and said, 'This is your first sale, Commerce. Tickets for the semi-final hall arc $7,50 per person and arc available at the Hastings Chamber. The Reminder and some downtown locations. ECHO will provide 50s and 60s music. Proceeds from the Holiday Ball go to LightA-Light. isn’t it?’ laughs Hodges. After getting his first tastes of retailing. "I never had any thought about doing anything else," he said. I always admired and looked up to my father. "It never entered my mind to be anything but a jeweler.” After attending St. Rose School through eighth grade. Hodges went to Hastings High School where he graduated in 1947. He went on to major in jewelry store management at Bradley University in Peoria, III. and graduated in 1951. A stint with the service, from 1952-54. delayed his entry into his chosen profession while Hodges served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force, serving in Korea for a time and finishing as officer-in-charge of O’Hare Air Force Base. In the meantime, he married his wife Madonna, a native of Illinois. Hodges entered into a business partnership with his father in the fall of 1954 and bought out his father’s portion of lhe jewelry business in the early 1960s. With that change, Hodges decided to purchase and remodel the former LyBarkcr building, shifting the location of his shop to its current location at 122 W. Stale St. Before lhe remodeling started. Hodges and his mother traveled all over Michigan and Ohio, visiting jewelry stores and taking photographs of the ones they liked. Incor­ porating various ideas, they then designed Hodges Jewelry storefront and hired Cameron McIntyre to build it. Mode O' Day Welcomes you to their Christmas Open House. Grand marshal Patrick Hodges, a resident of Hastings for the past 57 years, and his wife Madonna are looking forward to Saturday s activities. Flcxfab. Hodges describes McIntyre as an outstan­ ding craftsman and says "I've always been "When Michigan went through the reces­ sion. Hastings never felt it as bad as other communities because of lhe diversity here. "1 think one of my drcams for Hastings has come about. I always thought it would be great if a highway came down to the courthouse." That happened more than a decade ago when M-43, M-37 was rerouted from Green St. to State St. "It has added a lot to the community" and motivated the change of several "eye sores" into a nice business district west of the downtown area. Today. Hodges is still proud of Hastings which he says has "a strong industrial base, good retail business and nice people." Despite those feelings, he said it was not a hard decision to retire in view of undergoing open heart surgery about five years ago. "I’m thoroughly enjoying retirement...We have time to do things together now," he said of his wife. The two have done some travling in the United States and are happy that they have . been able to spend more time with their grown children. pleased with lhe store. "It has lots of light and was always a bright and cheerful place to work." Hodges sold the business to Don and Nan Button on May I, 1985. saying that it was time to retire and pursue the things he had never had much time to do. As a State Street merchant. Hodges was ac­ tive in helping to provide some unique downtown activities that are now part of the past. . >n. .... show and Miss Michigan to Hastings and that attracted people from "all over this pan of the state." He also remembers the Blue Gill Festivals which were held when blue gill fishing was limited to a specific season. "It (the festivals) died when blue gill fishing was legal year round." Buck Fever Days are gone too. That was when "merchants grew beards and there was a buck pole on main street a”d prizes for lhe biggest," Hodges recalls. He also remembers the town’s first Christmas pageant with a theme of "Put Christ Back into Christmas." The event drew national media attention, said Hodges. "We had the (Christmas) parade at night and every church and business had a float." "Back in the early days, the whole chamber was the retail division." Both Hodges and his father had chaired lhe chamber’s retail division at various times and his dad was also a chamber president. In addition lo being active in flic chamber and Judy Lafler at Pope Appliance are excited about the beautiful custom solid oak furniture that they are now carrying in their store. During the Christmas Open House. Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.. they invite you to stop in to see the many attractive items that you could have in your home to help you celebrate the holidays. The furniture line includes dining room tables, chairs, bookcases, hutches, rolltop desks, end tables and more. Of course. Pope Appliance is still the trusted name in home appliances that you've shopped locally for several years. You'll find the famous brand names of Norm Maytag. Whirlpool. Admiral. Sharp and Eureka. This is the first Christmas that the store has been located downtown and the Laflers are especially anxious for you to stop in to see all of the holiday selections that they have available in their expanded downtown location. 124 E State Street, Hastings. Michigan R.0W ■ lJI - 905-2168 Mon., Tues, Thura. 98; Wed.\ Fn 98; sat w y# fAPPUANCE CENTS? and VACUUMS and with his church, St. Rose, he is a former member of the Knights of Columbus and former member and president of the Hastings dent, he was named as one of five outstanding Jayccc presidents in the state. Of the Jaycces. Hodges says, “it was a wonderful organization — one of the nicest that I've ever’belonged to.”" He also has high praise for Hastings* past and present. “I think our town for a small town was pro­ gressive due to the hard work of the chamber and a good working (city) council. One example, he said, was the revamping of State Street in 1963 by the "city fathers. "They took up the sidewalks and put in new curbs and gutters and lowered the crown on the street and put in new lights." He also noted that the more recent addition of trees, planted along State St. by the Downtown Development Committee, has enchanced the business area. "A,highlight has been the expansion of our own local industry and the spinoffs" such as Friday Dec. 5, 6 to 9 p.m. We offer an excellent selection of Ladies Apparel for the Holi­ day. Charlene Swank & Cherie Swank will be more than hap­ py to help you. fflODG O’DAY. 108 East State Street, Hastings Their children are Kathleen who lives in Stanford. Conn, and manages the home office of General Telephone; Cheryl Hodges-Selden of Plymouth, Mi. who is an RN. Michael of Wilmington. Del. who is manager the jewelry department for Service Merchandise; Mary of San Antonio. Tx. who is a civilian working as a contract specialist in purchasing for the U .S. J.Af Force; and Teresa of Ann Arbor who is a ,*raApirutory therapist. Pat and his wife like golfing together and spending more time at their Gun Luke cottage The Hodges also enjoy going to pops per­ formances by the Grand Rapids Symphony and lo theatre programs at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo. He also likes to hunt duck and deer (and bagged his buck on opening morning this year) and go coho fishing. Reading and play­ ing cards are other pastimes. Some of Hodges’ retirement time is spent serving on lhe board of Hastings Savings & Loan Association and he serves as chairman of its building committee. "It’s going to make the business district stronger than ever," he said of the new building project for Hastings Savings & Loans’ new location. Hodges, a past president of Rotary, is still active with that organization and is chairman of the Mt. Calvary Cemetary Board. He also (Left to Right) Paul Ballinger (sitting), Steve Radant. Sue Radant and the other members of the WBCH staff invite you to attend our Christmas Open House. Friday. December 5. 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy refreshmen's while you visit with us and see our offices. WBCH AM 1220 ...FMStereo 100 119 West State in Hastings belongs to the Hastings Moose Lodge. John Czinder, owner of Cinder Pharmacy, and Sally ’ Miller, Hallmark manager, in­ vite you to their Open House on Friday, Dec. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. to see the new selection of Hallmark ornaments, cards and gifts. Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments are attractive on every tree and this year Hallmark is also offering Christmas music. Join Cinder's staff at the Open House. (Left to right) Deb Button, Nan Button, Kathy Freeman and Don Button ft c The selection of gift ideas at Hodges Jewelry starts right at the front window, with the help of Deb Button. Nan Button, Kathy Freeman and Don Button. The display includes Cairns Figurines, Fenton Christmas gift collection, Fenton lamps, Armetale dinnerware and serving pieces, HummelI figurines and fashion jewelry. During the Christmas Open House, Friday, December 5 from 6 to 9 p.m., you'll find watches by Pulsar and Seiko, fine china, leather goods, The County Seat is a great place to take a break from shopping. You can relax and enjoy dinner, cocktails and a warm atmosphere. Brook, Gary, Carla and Ashlee Rizor and the entire staff invite you to join them at the Christmas Open House on Friday, December 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. CINDER diamonds and much more. 126 S. Jefferson Hastings 9*8-9291 & GOOD SPIRITS pharmacy 110 W. State St., Hastings Ph. 945-9551 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, De^mber 4.1986 Join Bill & Steve at... Santa names Hastings as one of this favorite cities by Steve Vedder With a sly smile he freely admits to hiring seasonal "assistants’’ because the workload near the end of December is staggering. In Hastings at least, he is rarely seen with his reindeer because, to be honest. Rudolph Dancer. Prancer and the gang aren’t as young as they once were. And while Santa Claus is most visible from Thanksgiving to December 25. he concreds to junking his famous jolly red jump suit for a much-deserved two-weck summer vacation. Despite the time away from the North p0|c dealing with skeptical ninc-ycar olds and soar­ ing toy costs. St. Nick still enjoys his job and his appearances in the Hastings retail market and Christmas Parade each year. "Sure. J enjoy coming to Hastings, the peo­ ple always make Santa feel at home," said the world’s most reknown gift-bearer the other day during a quick break in his hectic schedule. Santa Claus estimates he’ll spend 50 hours in Hastings from the Thanksgiving weekend to Christmas with some 1.600 area youngsters crossing his sizeable lap in that time. Last Saturday in four hours at BoomTown, for in­ stance, no less than 110 kids enlightened San­ ta a« to what he could bring them for Christmas. It is those children, most of which range in age from 2 to 9 years, that makes his job so special, admits Santa. The youngsters in­ variably arc polite when they talk to Santa, even surprisingly shy. he says. “They are almost in awe of being in my presence." smiles Santa. "Parents have to feed them (gift) ideas. They just seem to clam Dec 6 to 9 The Al & Pete's Sport Shop crew includes (from left) Lisa Skidmore, Brad Humphrey, Pete Schantz and up. "Parents tell me the kids have a list before they sec me. but sometimes they don’t tell me anything." Santa admits there are several potentially embtrassing questions which he annually hears each Christmas. Heading that list is where Santa keeps his reindeer while he sits in Hastings stores entertaining children. “I tell lhe kids I often fly by plane from the North Pole to the nearest airport because the reindeer aren't as young as they used to be,’’ says Santa. "The kids know the reindeer aren’t outside and if I tell them I have to fly in it helps the piece it all together." A second most asked question is where Mrs. Santa Claus is during Santa’s numerous December excursions. “She’s in charge of keeping the elves work­ ing,” explains Santa. “It works a lot better that way." , One of the tougher questions is why there seems to be more than one Santa Claus. Children don't understand why Santa is in, say, the Hastings Sears store one minute and at the Woodland Mall a half hour later. “Obviously with 50 states and foreiga countries I need some assistance, some help." Mark Hewitt, 4 gift from Al and Pete's Sport Shop is a Christmas wish come true for the outdoor enthusiast. Lisa Skidmore, Brad Hum­ phrey, Pete Schantz and Mark Hewitt of­ fer a complete line of hunitng, fishing and archery equipment and accessories. They invite you to celebrate the season with them at their Christmas Open House, Friday, December 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. SPORT SHOP 111 S. JEFFERSON, HASTINGS mums oped house Friday and Saturday, Dec 5 & 6 Open Fri. & Sat. 8:30 a.m. ’til 5:30 p.m Under NEW MANAGEMENT - Dona Olsen Lovell, Terrell Lovell, Randy & Jane Echtinaw triplet Alkcrtmrnt roinsettias Christmas Christmas ecoratio Tree AnMhcr Wllir question is how Santa spends his other 11 months. He admits to takinp two weeks off in the summer lo Fish, visit ......... . •Making the volume of toys we do is a full­ lime job. Santa tells the youngsters "We don’t loaf. ’ "But in the summer I look like any other old man with a long, white beard " Naturally not every youngster is gOing lo he a true believer. There am going to be wme cynics in the crowd and Santa has to be ready with answers, many of which deal with his surprising lack of weight. "Ever since I got stuck in the chimney I tell the children bulk is not where it’s at." laughs Santa. As for determining which children have teen naughty and which ones could pass for saints. Santa says he has his own little ways of telling. ' "I try to give them time before Christmas lo make up for their miscues of the past." admits Santa. Though he realizes lhe joy he brings into many a young life. Santa knows he can’t be a true miracle worker. Not every child who sits on his lap. whether it be for economical or social reasons, will be granted his wish. "There arc some things I tell the kids 1 can’t control." says Santa. "Like, I can’t make a dad come home for Christmas and I can’t br­ ing back a relative who has just died. "1 tell the children God deals with that, not Santa.” For the most part, however, youngsters don’t make unrealistic requests, says Santa. "I tell them if would be boring if they got all what they were asking for." says Santa. "1 try to stump them with what will be waiting for them when they come downstairs Christmas morning. "1 try to do the best I can." Because of the immense variety of toys in today ’s electronic world, Santa has a full-time job just keeping up with what is available. Santa says between the elves, Mrs Santa and himself, he is able to keep track of what is on the toy market. "Once in a while someone will stump me in asking for something, but usually when I hear the name I know what it is." says Santa. In all his years talking and listening to children, Santa admits to having heard prac­ tically every story invented. One touching story that comes to mind is of one youngster who, after telling Santa what it was he wanted for Christmas, made another request. "I'll always remember that boy," recalls St. Nick. "He said, ‘Santa, if you ever see Jesus when you’re up there flying around, tell him I love him.’’’ MHS to present holiday concerts RARD RE-OPERI . Display of nods Santa. "1 have some assistant, ihu 1 allow to help me." brants that I s350 amen The meaning of Christmas —by— Rev. Leon Pohl It is generally believed that Christ's birth as a day of celebration, was set as Dec. 25 to draw attention away from the pagan sun god. Mithra. During the early centuries Christmas was observed only with religious celebration. Holiday and Holy Day. Christmas is more than holly or trees. It is more than gift giving and wishing Merry Christmas" to everyone we see. The singing of popular Christmas songs is n°rk .stnu?’ Christmas is more than the family coming together to celebrate a holiday. Christmas is celebrating Christ, the Christ of justice and charity, of freedom and peace. It is celebrating God among us in the person of Christ. Scripture reminds us that Christ, who is the center of the Christmas observance, was the long awaited one. The Christmas season is to help us focus our attention on Christ present in our midst. Christ with his coming fostered peace, which he wishes for each one of us. So the peace of Christ is to be our gift to one another. Christmas reminds us of the gifts of love and peace which Christ generously gives to us. As we arc caught up in the spirit of giving to one another we strive to be motivated by the same loving attitude of generosity and good-will. We will continue to greet each other with "Merry Christmas", it should be noted that our customary greeting, "Merry Christmas" comes from the middle ages, and did not have the meaning jolly, hilarious, light hearted." as it does today. In the old days it meant "blessed, peaceful. joyful". It expressed spiritual joys rather than earthly joviality. As we greet one another let us wish each other a Christmas which is "Merry" and Blessed". 7 Fashion flourishes within Hastings clothing shops If you live near Hastings, you needn't worry about fighting big-city shopping crowds this holiday season. Up-to-date fashions for the young, old and everyone in between can be found in abundance right in Hastings. Men’s, women’s and children's clothing arc sold in a number of different shops. At JC Penney in Hastings, you can buy for the whole family and outfit them in fool gear as well. • Lee Ann’s, The Other Place, Style Line. Mode o Day, and New Impressions offer women's fashions. Al The Other Place, children's clothing can also be purchased. And at New Impressions, the full-figured woman will find a large selec­ tion of fashions and accessories. Big Wheel in Hastings offers a wide variety of styles for the entire family at discount prices. And men can find the latest in dress, casual and sports wear at the Village Squire in downtown Hastings. Clothing accessories, including jewelry. The music department of the Hastings Area Schools will be featured once again this holidiy season in concerts filled with lhe music of Christmas. The first concert will be the Christmas Col­ lage Concert which will feature all of the high school bands and choirs in an hour of non-stop music. The event will take place on Sunday. Dec. 13, at 3 p.m. in the high school gym. The collage concept of literally no stops in the music for an entire hour has become a tradition for the bands, and this year the vocal music department will be joining in as well for the first time. On Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m., the junior high bands and choirs will be performing together for an evening of Christmas music in the junior high gym. The eighth grade and high school choifs are under the direction of Patricia L. Aumick. the seventh grade swing choir is under the direc­ tion of Timothy Neason, the eighth grade and high school concert band are direction by Joan L. Bosserd-Schrocder. and the seventh and high school symphonic band are under the direction of Joseph P. LaJoye. Both of the concerts are free, and the public is encouraged to attend. FRESH ROPING ®SOCpeFt and Up FRFF Refreshment See Our Fresh New Country Appearance Sign up for _ Prize Drawings ( Win! 10" hanging P»»n iSSS-*Come in and s Check our ■I Nev LOW PRICES Stop in and see our Com­ pletely renovated greenhouse and flower shop. See the expanded line of fresh flowers and gift items. Ask advice about Green Plant care. Green plant specialist now on premises. fastings ^oweft Slio, and Graanhoutai Phon, *45-34*4 402 North Michigan A v.nu. |wt nor(j1 ofMichigan Av Brtdgo A F10WM IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS. Continued on page 11 .^0 Custom Interiors /• * Serving the area for over 25 years. DOWNTOWN We invite you to our... ANNUAL Holiday Open House Decking the halls with holly, still popular ASS* WREATHS scarves, handbags, belts, and so forth, are available in a number of different stores, in­ cluding three drug stores, a variety store, and two jewelry stores, Hodges Jewelry and Gilmore Jewelers. Timber Trails has fashions for the outdoors and jeans for everyday wear. Two sporting goods stores, Al & Pete’s and True Value, have'a selection of fashions for the athletic. At the Village Squire men's shop, it’s Miami Vice versus the bad boys from Dallas, as television fashions take over the racks. Store co-owner William Dreyer said men can even go jogging in pink and purple jogg­ ing suits now, thanks to the liberation of col­ ors Miami Vice precipitated. “The number one thing now in men’s fashion is color," Dreyer said. "Men are go­ ing into purples, peaches, pinks, yellows..." Men are specifically asking for the "looks" spawned by such stars as Bill Cosby, who made baggy cargo pants a new trend. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 • 5-8 P.M. Decking the halls with boughs of holiy, the "snow-white wood of winter," traditionally Relax with us and enjoy our usual delicious homemade cookies and coffee. signals the beginning of the Christmas - TREATS FOR THE KIDS - by the associ a ted press season. It is a tradition that probably began with the ancient Romans, who used holly to (fccaate for Saturnalia, their celebration of lhe solstice, according to Wood magazine. The publication, in its December issue, jays that today the gathering of holly's thick, green, spiky leaves with bright red berries has become a seasonal industry along the Southeastern U.S. seaboard. In a range that extends from Massachusetts w Florida and west to lhe Missouri River, holly varies in size from a bush to a tree of Sf. WE OFFER... ONLY THE FINEST IN FLOOR, WALL & WINDOW COVERINGS | A Gift Certificate from Brown’s } is the perfect gift for anyone | that you know! 50 feet high. Northern winters keep holly small, but it thrives in Arkansas and east Texas, according y, Wood. There, holly trees develop a dense, pyramidal shape with many short, horizontal branches. The broad, leather-like leaves feature shjrp prickles _ nature s way of fending off animal browsers. Thirteen species of holly grow in lhe United States, but commercial loggers harvest only the largest, Dex opaca. The wood has a reputation as the whitest known. Holly provides inlay for expensive furniture, the bodies of fine brushes, and even imitation ivory piano keys. Custom V Interiors Hotting*. Michigan 4V0M HOURS: Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9 to 5:30 Fri. 9 to 8 Sat. 9 to 4 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 4,1986 - Page 11 Favorite Cookie Recipies-- Joyce Hammond Jean Herbstreith Pat Moody Pecan Bars Dainty Tea Fingers Jello Cookies Crust: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter. M cup firmly packed brown sugar. 2% cup all purpose flour. V6 teaspoon vanilla, I egg white* slightly beaten. Filling: 4 eggs. I cup com syrup. 16 cup brown sugar. '4 cup (one-half stick) butter. 3 Tablespoons flour. I teaspoon vanilla. 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans. Cream Vi cup shortening with Vi cup brown sugar until fluffy. Then work in 1 cup flour. Put mixture in shallow pan (8 by 12 cookie sheet with an edge on it). Bake 12 minutes in moderate oven (350 degrees). Remove from oven and mix and pour over the following ingredients: 2 eggs, blended; I cup brown sugar, I teaspoon vanilla, Vi cup nuts, chopped; 3 Tablespoons flour. Vi teas­ poon salt. 1 cup coconut. U cup maraschino cherries, cut up. Return to 350 degiee oven and bake for 20 minutes. Cut into finger shape bars immediately. Makes 24. Mix ingredients: *4 cup shortening. Vi cup sugar. 1 teaspoon vanilla. '4 cup melted but­ ter. 1 small box jello, 2 eggs, and 2V6 cups Mix crust and press into 9 by 13 inch pan. Brush with egg white. Bake 15 minutes in 350 degree oven. Cool 5 minutes. Mix filling and pour it over crust and bake for 25-30 minutes. flour. Form small balls on ungreased cook* sheet. To flatten, press with the bottom of • sugared glass. Bake at 400 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes. Yields two to three dozen. Rev. Mary Hom Love Bars Crust: 2V6 cups flour. I cup butter, and 3 Tablespoons sugar. Melt butter and mix with other ingredients along with '6 cup chopped walnuts. Pat on bottom of pan. Bake for 20 minutes in 350 degree oven. Then sprinkle liberally with coconut. Take one slick of butter and two handfuls of brown sugar and boil on stove until it begins to carmclize. Pour over coconut. Mell together one 12 oz. bag of chocolate chips and four to six ounces of marshallow creme topping with 3 Tablespoons milk. Pour over top of other in­ gredients and let sit. When cool, cut into squares. Holiday centerpices are made with popcorn and cereal Kathryn Foerster, Calhoun County Cooperative Home Econo­ mist, shows the puffed rice Christmas tree she made for lhe programs she and local director Jan Harlough presented recently in Hastings. The snowman centerpiece is shown on the table. Attractive holiday centerpieces made with items you probably already have in the cup­ board were featured at the recent "Ready...Set...Holidays” program presented in Hastings by the cooperative extension ser­ SNOWMAN CENTERPIECE vice of Barry and Calhoun counties. The primary ingredient in the snowman centerpiece is popcorn and for the Christmas Tree decoration, puffed rice cereal is the key. Here arc the recipes: ’ PUFFED RICE CHRISTMAS TREE Ingredients: Vi cup butter or margarine, one 16-oz. pkg. miniature marshmallows. 1 t. salt, 20 cups of popcorn, black top hat. and candy for face and buttons. Melt butter or margarine in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and salt. Stir until completely melted. Continue stirring three minutes; remove from heal. Pour over popped corn and stir until well coated. While mixture is still warm, shape with but­ tered fingers into large ball, medium ball and small ball. To secure balls on top of one another, form a small "bowl” in top of bot­ tom ball and form a bump on the bottom of the middle ball. Do the same for lhe top two balls. When balls are put together, bump fills ball and holds balls in place. Decorate with lop hat. candy face and buttons. Ingredients: 16 cup butter or margarine, one 16-oz. pkg. miniature marshmallows. 6 cups puffed rice cereal, 2 teaspoons green food col­ oring. 1 cup red cinnamon candies, V6 cup silver cake decorating candies. Meh butter or margarine over low heat in large saucepan. Add marshmallows and food coloring. Stir until marshmallows are com­ pletely melted. Add rice cereal. While mix­ ture is warm, form small balls with buncred fingers. Place several balls in a circle. Layer balls on top of each other in smaller circles to form Christmas tree shape. Add extra filling between balls to give tree a softer look. Decorate with cinnamon and silver candies. Visit our Christmas Open House, Friday, December 5, 6 to 9 p.m. to see our big selection of wood stoves and accessories, ski equipment, bicycles, accessories, tennis equipment, Levi's and varsity jackets. " Raisin Oatmeal Cookies Cook: 1 cup raisins in 2 cups water until you have I cup water. Creamr 1 cup brown sugar. 1 cup shorten­ ing or oleo. 1 cup white sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add I egg and the raisins and stir. Add I teaspoon soda. 3 cups flour. 1 teaspoon salt. 3 cups oatmeal, and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Isabelle Case Karen Greenfield Colleen Shantz Blonde Brownies Cream Cookies Ingredients: '4 cup margarine, 1 cup brown sugar. 1 egg. h cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder. '6 teaspoon salt. 1 teaspoon vanilla Ingredients: 2 cups sugar. 1 cup butter or oleo. I cup sour cream, 2 eggs, Vi teaspoon soda. 2 teaspoons baking powder. *4 teaspoon salt. 1 teaspoon vanilla. 1 teaspoon nutmeg, and 4 to 5 cups flour, save 5th cup to roll them out with. Beat eggs, sugar and shortening until smooth. Add vanilla and nutmeg. Sift flour and add salt, soda and baking powder. Add sour cream. Bake on greased baking sheet at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. and 16 cup chopped nuts. Melt margarine. Remove from heat. Stir in brown sugar. Cool. Beat in egg. Sift dry in­ gredients together Stir into brown sugar mix­ ture. Add vanilla and nuts. Mix well. Spread in well greased 8 by 8 by 2 inch pan and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes. June Smith Magic Bars Ingredients: !6 cup magarine, 1 can Eagle Brand sweetened milk (not evaporated milk), one-316 oz. can coconut. 116 cup graham cracker crumbs, onc-6 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips. I cup chopped nuts. Timber Trails Energies Inc. In 13 by 9 inch baking pan. melt butter or margarine. Remove from heat. Sprinkle crumbs over butter. Pour sweetened condens­ ed milk evenly over crumbs. Top with chocolate chips, coconut and nuts, press down gently. Bike at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until goiden brown. Cool, cut into 3 by 116 inch bars. Ill W. Stale St.. Hastings PHONE: 948-2848 ou re riviiecL.. Ron and Vera Wood, would like to extend their personal invitation to you to attend the Style Line Open House, Friday, December 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. Come in, say hello, and meet Mary Cans and Vickie Tarbet to help us celebrate the Christmas season. (Refreshments will be served). We offer many fine gift ideas for ladies and teens. Sweaters, blouses, designer jeans skirts, costume jewelry and more for great gift giving. with the selection of floral arrangements and centerpieces. With the help of (left to right) Julie Smith, Leslie Guernsey and Carol Nevins. We invite you to come to our Open House Friday, December 5, 6 to 9 p.m. 502 W. State St. - HASTINGS 94S-S969 J . A*- flMb Dfefc STYLE LINE 132 E. State Street (Between Hastings Savings & Loan & Village Squire) �Page 12- The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 4.1986 Skate boards and CDs among popular gifts Skateboards, compact disc (CD) players and cameras all have one thing in common they are all selling well as Christmas gifts [n Hastings. Blisiocss has picked up a Muxic c Brand s Photo and True Value Toy Store sav employees from these stores ’ They say much of the merchandise they fave sold in the last few weeks was sold for Christmas gift-giving. And they anticipate this pace of business to maintain or increase until after the holidays. George Brand of Brand s Photo says Kodak introduced a new line of 35 millimeter cameras and they are selling well this year He says they arc are inexpensive, auto-focus point and shoot cameras. He’s selling the Kodak VR35 Medalist camera, which he claims is the best in auto­ focus cameras and has the same service and adaptability as a single lens reflex camera Presents range from bestsellers to chairs Tim King from the Music Center In Hastings shows one of the season's many quick-selling compact disc players. Other appliances selling well as Christmas gifts Include microwave ovens, large screen televisions and video cassette recorders. You say you can’t afford that gorgeous new living room set for Christmas? And that sharp blue pinstripe suit is still out of your price range? A toy store at Christmastime is a Well, don’t fret. There are still plenty of thoughtful, well-intended Christmas gift ideas place of excitement, wonder, and an­ left other than a Hallmark card. ticipation to children and Craig (left) Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce A sampling of Hastings stores includes gift and Caleb Bolthouse are no excep­ ■LFIFTEENTH ANNUAL ideas ranging from Stephen King’s latest tion. Here they show a skateboard, chiller to a "Nada chair." Prices range from one of the best-selling items this year a $5 paperback to $137 ski racing equipment. at True Value Toy Store in Hastings. Books Etc. offers sevcrl hardcover fiction SATURDAY EVENING, bestsellers including the popular "It" by dfcpmrfr a Stephen King and "Whirlwind" by James DECEMBER 6, iqra 1986 Clavell. Hastings Country Club /or jot Nonfiction bestsellers include Kitty From...9 P.M. to 1 A.M. Kelley's controversial "His Way: The Dance to the music of Unauthorized Biography of Frank Sinatra." ; ECHO (50’s & 60’s) and "The Reckoning" by David Halbersiam. SEMI-FORMAL CASH BAR ONLY As usual self-help books make nice ® You’ll find shopping and selection •7.50ptfptrwi Srrgyoufownersdoev»»e Christmas presents with this year’s selection Procwds to UghtAUght • Dotutm AccsptttJ of "Men Who Hate Women and the Women best when you shop early. Who Love Them" by Dr. Susan Forward and Tickets available at Hastings Chamber, Joan Torres and "The Rotation Diet" by Daid 1 122 w. state st. 9 Halberstram heading the 'ist of bestsellers. at the Reminder and some downtown jewelry Hastings, Ml 49058® Hardcover bestsellers sell from between locations. $16 and $23. Timber Trails in Hastings offers cross country ski packages beginning with childrens’ sets of skis, bindings, boots and pools for $54. Basic adult packages sell for $85 while top racing equipment can be picked up for $137. Also at Timber Trails is the latest help for people who suffer with back problems. The Early diagnosis of vision problems often leads to early correc­ new belt and harness "Nada chair” sells for $29.95 as is popular for people who need back tion that can result in greater enjoyment of your job, your family, your support at sporting events, hunting and ice hobbies and your entire outlook-on life! Focus on a brighter future! "fishing. The chair is designed lo throw the pelvis forward into a more natural position. j At Cinder’s Pharmacy, for the photographer who enjoys taking pictures but who can’t sink thousands into a Christmas gift for someone else, the Kodak 35mm camera is a good idea. The camera featuies motorized Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames film rewind and advance with a built-in elec­ Prescriptions Filled • Frames Repaired or Replaced tronic flash. Also at Cinder's are Precious Moments • Prescription Sunglasses - Safety Glasses Figurines. These collectable figures sell from ASK ABOUT OUR CHILDREN'S FRAME WARRANTY - CONTACT LENS SUPPLIES between 510 to upwards of $150 for the dolls. Movie cameras arc also a hit this holiday season, he says. He's carrying a modular video recorder which records sound as well as full-color sight. •'They’re selling well.” he says. "We just got them in this week. We re very happy. It’s a whole new concept in video because of the compactness and flexibility." Brand says camera accessories, tripods and gadget bags arc also selling well because they provide gifts for the camera-lover m lower prices. Video cameras are also selling well at the Music Center. So are big screen televisions, police scanners, video cassette recorders. CD players and microwave ovens. Although none of these items are new to the market this year, they are all selling well and Music Center employee Chris Jenkins says she anticipates keeping busy until Christmas. She says many of their customers prefer the small-town service provided by Music Center, which is better than the larger ap­ pliance stores in bigger cities. The Music Center also offers service for products that they sell, which increases business, she said. Like any toy store at Christmastime. True Value Toy Store is keeping busy these days. Cabbage Patch dolls are still selling well even after being on the market for a few years, says Roberta Douglas, one of the employees at the toy store. . An inflatable sled called a Snow Nut. which can be used on snow or water is also selling well she says. She’s seen a lot of Alley Kats go out the door there. Alley Kats are a brand of stuffed felines which come with their own garbage cans, she says. One line of merchandise they cannot keep on the shelves long is a musical toy in the form of Santa Claus, a dog or a bear which plays 18 different Christmas carols. Skateboards are a revived growing trend and arc selling well as are bicycles and exer­ cise bikes. She says the classic electric train is not sell­ ing at an extremely fast rate, but that she has seen some at the check-out counter. Holiday Ball Zg, XWWWWWWWWRf § LATAWMT LAYAWAY IKUW NOW ... S « S Christmas! > g C MJ HODGES &R I"Taka a Closer Look Northland Optical COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE Insurance Plans Blue Cross Provider ^ISIOJNorth Broadway Hastings Phone945-3906 Buy It In Hastings! WIN fefe It In Hastings! ''WBCH 100.1 FM Over *1,100 in Prizes will be Awarded on December 23rd! SHOULD WHV *(SHOULD REGISTER FREE AT THE FOLLOWING HASTINGS BUSINESSES! iogood ffSfHOwe COUNTV |fs our of sa . THANKS FOR SHOPPING IN HASTINGS! SHO« । pend o' home r Becouse ®'z*7r^°tor th® develop^®0 h°"” ond “jmTcwn ’Vhome __ . moke ^ money end nnev an ° Becous® spend >'• «* 11 ’hmy mm-.”’ n »uvne. I | I. I 3-'*OU‘’?beV..xemum”«'"'9 . l I Becouse ’ 9. si I -'•'X ■ cour1®4’ »tonds „ I ... d , oh.so'»n<1°n Council -Barlow Gardens ‘Floral Designs ‘National Bank of Hastings ‘Barrv Barry Auto Auto Suoolv Supply Barry County Lumber Blankenstein Pontiac-Olds Boomtown Sound Shop Bosley Pharmacy Brown's Custom Interiors C & B Discount Cappon Quick Mart County Seat Restaurant 'Crumpton Automotive D. J. Electric 'Eberhard’s Supermarkets 'Electric Motor Service 'Elias Big Boy 'Felpausch ‘Gilmore Gilmore .lewnlrv Jewelry •Hastings City Bank ‘Hastings Office Supply ‘Hastings Savings & Loan ‘Hodge’s Jewelry •J.C. Penney ‘Jacob's Pharmacy ‘Kloosterman’s Koop ‘Lewis Realty ‘Little Caesar's Pizza ‘M.C. Supply Ltd. ‘McDonald's ‘Mode-O-Day ‘Music Center •Neil'e •Nell’s Printina Printing -■ Coov Copy Service Service •Nu Vision Optical •pandora’s Box •pizza Hut •Pope Appliance •Razor’s Edge •Rodee’s •Sign’s Tire Service •Sir ’n Her •Sister’s Fabric •Style Line •Tom’s Market •Village Squire •Walldorff Furniture ______ Look for the red and green entry blanks it’s free to enter the WBCH Shopper Sweepstakes! Listen to WBCH AM FM for more details! Vera Wood of Style Line In Hastings says warm sweaters are the fashion this season. Fashion shopping tips, Continued from page 11 "Sportswear is more and more important.” Dreyer said. Men are searching for the "dressy casual look." Paisleys arc edming back in men’s shirts. Dreyer said. Pleats continue to be popular in trousers. And in general, the trend in cloth is toward lhe "natural fabrics”, wool and cotton. Dreyer said. Yet there’s less work with the "new" natural fabrics, he said. "They’ve im­ proved the construction of clothing and even with the natural fibers there seems to be less care involved." With men’s and women’s wear comes an added attraction: shoes in all colors. Today, the idea is to have a shoe every color of the rainbow. For men. (his can be achieved with the new "jazz oxfords", a lightweight men’s dress shoe. For women, pumps in various heel heights reflect the trend toward pastels. And most women are breathing a sigh of relief as fashion has finally permitted a flat heel with a skin. "Rats" are favorites for casual or work wear, and even women's boots arc showing more practical low heels. At Wayne's Shoe Store, men's, women’s and children’s shoes are all available in many styles. A favorite with teenage girls is the "grannie boot." according to sales clerk Sharon Langford. Hightop tennis shoes are still much in de­ mand for all ages. And men, women, and children continue to purchase leather deck shoes. If you're looking for something to tie on. pin on. hook around your wrist, or slip on your finger to accentuate the pastels, you can find jewelry in many colors. Debbie Button of Hodges Jewelry says. Button says colored gem stones such as rubies, sapphires, and amethysts are much in demand. Buyers arc showing an interest in two new stones this year. Button says, blue topaz and rhodilite garnet. "Fourtecn-caret gold chains are still really popular.” Button says, and heart-shaped pen­ dants. carrings and so forth arc "in". Also becoming fashionable is two-toned jewelry that combines white gold and yellow gold. Button says. "That makes it possible for everyone to wear everything." she says. In costume jewelry. Button says, rhinestones arc everywhere. The fashion look is now "layered and clunky", she says. The more neck chains the better. Big. flashy broaches and dangly earr­ ings are popular and make perfect Christmas presents. At Hodges, one Christmas present is back for an encore — "Add-a Diamond bracelets”. You can buy the bracelets one link at a time and have a ready-made gift to buy for that per­ son on subsequent occasions. Jewelry, shoes, coals, hats, pants, shirts, and even Underoos (the favorite undic of potty-training moms) — they can all be found in plentiful quantities in Hastings, many of them on sale as retailers hold merchandising specials prior to The Big Day. At Lee Ann Shoppe, customers are lapping up those clothes that have a little "sparkle". Manager Nancy Bloom says clothes with glitter are getting the attention at ihc <-ash register this year. And of course, the trend in women’s wear is to thigh-length sweaters worn with stove­ pipe pants or calf-length skirts. The long, long sweaters come in every con­ ceivable color. Popular are those with large, splashy prints. At Lee Ann’s, a dressy version of the long sweater is also available in long wool; cardigans. Blazers in various odd prints are also popular this year. Bloom says. And tailored suits continue to be a favorite. If you're looking for dresses or skirts, you can find everything from mini to midi to maxi-lengths this year. Bloom says. “Length is really up to lhe individual." Lee Ann’s carries a full line of women’s fashions. Bloom says, including sleepwear. The store also carries a selection of warm, wooley robes that are always popular Christmas gifts, she says. And Isotoner accessories now include pan­ tyhose as well as gloves and slippers. Bloom says, and are available in her shop. At The Other Place, manager Linda Marsh says, oversize, long sweatshirts with various appliques and prints are extremely popular with teenage girls. Her clothing line, along with the other shops, reflects the trend toward pastels in women's and men's fashions. It's OK now to wear pink and pale green in mid­ winter. and wool skirts and polyester blend shirts reflect the new no-holds-barred color schemes. Children's styles, remaining more constant from year to year, still reflect those of their elders, and the penchant of the up and coming for comfy loll-around-in "sweats" has rubb­ ed off on their offspring. At The Other Race, children's warm-up suits share space with frilly velvet-blend little girls’ dresses and little boys' velvet-blend sailor suits. Animals are big. whether they're appliqued on little sweatshirts, or stuffed. Bears are still the rage. Marsh says. Various versions of the Hudson's Santa Bear are popular this year. Popular jewelry Items this year are sterling silver hearts and necklaces Mary Gilmore of Gilmore Jewelry saW ' �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 4,1986 - Page 13 Medicaid (Continued) uarici “We also have funds available that are Sheila J. Thomas HASTINGS - Mrs. Elizabeth Mary Bassett, 68, of 136 W. Green St., Hastings, died Mon­ day. Dec. 1, 1986 at Thomapplc Manor. In respect to her wishes no funeral service will be held. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Michigan Heart Association. Mrs. Bassett was bom May 8, 1918 in Climax Township, Kalamazoo County, the daughter of Maynard and Marie (Merrill) Kloack. She lived most of her live in Battle Creek and Mill Lake coming to Hastings in 1985. She was employed for 25 years at Kelloggs in Battle Creek, retiring in 1981. She was a member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club. Mrs. Bassett is survived by two daughters. Mrs. Michael (Leila) Moore of Hastings. Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Grant of Wichita Falls. TX; six grandchildren: nine great­ grandchildren; her mother Mrs Marie Sor­ dine of Hastings; one sister. Mrs. Jean Ridpath Vincent of Towns, NJ. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home. HASTINGS - Sheila J. Thomas, 35, of 68 Sundago Park. Hastings, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services were held 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 al Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Rev. David B. Nelson officiated with burial in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to lhe Michigan Heart Association. Ms. Thomas was bom August 12. 1951 in Lansing daughter of Lawrence and May (Dean) Wilbur. She was raised in the Charlotte area attending Charlotte and Olivet schools. She was employed at Eaton County Sheriff Dept, and Darc Products in Battle Creek. She came to Hastings area in 1983 from Holt. Ms. Thomas is survived by her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wilbur of Hastings, one sister, Diana Sherman of Holt, a brother Lawrence Wilbur. Jr. of Hastings; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Nora Wilbur of Marshall. Anna (Kensinger) Jones GRAND RAPIDS - Mrs. Anna (Kensinger) Jones. 94, of 200 Leonard NE. Grand Rapids, died early Wednesday. Dec. 3. 1986 at Pilgrim Manor in Grand Rapids. Funeral and committal services will be held in St. Louis. MO with visitation with the family at O'Brien-Gerst Funeral Home in Grand Rapids. Her survivors include Kensinger and Alice Jones of Hastings. Marie V. Vanlentine FREEPORT - Mrs. Mane V. Valentine, 92, of 5021 Usbome Rd.. Freeport, died Monday. Dec. 1. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Glenn R. Wegner will officiate with burial in Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorials may be made to Welcome Cor­ ners United Methodist Church. Mrs. Valentine was bom July 23, 1894 in Hamilton County. Indiana the daughter of Albert and Margaret Virgin. She was raised in Indiana and camc to Woodland area in 1915 moving to her present address in 1920. She was married to Clayton B. Valentine on April 25, 1915. She was a member of the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church and the Ladies Aid Society, and a long time 4-H leader. Mrs. Valentine is survived by three daughters. Mrs. C.L. (Margrete) Flynn and Mrs. Larry (Shirley) DcLong both of Portage; Mrs. Mayona Dawson of Lowell; on son, Burt Valentine of Washington, D.C.; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband September 28. 1967, two sons. Nelson and Cletus Valentine; one daughter Sharon Valen­ tine; a grandson. Michael Flynn, one brother and one sister. withdrawals from certificates of deposit" Nitz said that Pennock Hospital receives about eight percent of its revenues fro® Medicaid funding, a total of $1.1 millio° annually. Medicaid payments arrive from the Department of Social Services on a biweekly basis and Nitz said they have missed two checks. "Medicaid funding is not a large part °- our financial resources, but all parts are necessary to keep the operation going,” Nitx said. "The longterm care facilities and the inner city hospitals, they're the ones that are going to put tremendous pressure ofl Lansing." The average hospital in the state, he said, receives 14% of its funding fro® we can continue to operate normally without adequate resources." Nitz said that • spokesperson for lhe Michigan Hospital Association had told him Wednesday that they were not expecting a resolution to the crisis before the end of the year. The hospital association, Nitz continued, emphasized that this was a cor.tin:ng problem with lhe legislature and a problem that puts hospitals, doctors and patients io Michigan at risk. "Many hospitals do not have the financial layoffs and stopping payments to vendors,’ House, said that they will not be affected oo Contact: Farm Butinea* Mobil* Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle ' ■ JUN HIGAN 1985 ■■ JIM, JOHN, DAVEot S45-3412 ed that Beverly Enterprises operates 67 mes in Michigan and would be affected as * corporation if the payments are halted for a 10ng period of time. Local pharmacists have also not escaped I cash pinch because of the funding delay. Jerry Jacobs, owner of Jacobs Pharmacy, sjjd titat he believes all of the independent Pharmacists art being affected. They told us last week that even if it was week," Jacobs said. "It’s putting quite a cash flow crunch on independent pharmacists" MILLER REAL ESTATE Kot MIIIot. C.K.B.. C.R.S. Halting, (616) 945-5182 realtor LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING BARRY CLEANERS "Qvolny Dry ClOTnlng lor ov«r JO ywon FLOOD-Al D (Continued) The objections of the farmers and the "It's kind of a dangerous time because the (lawmakers) aren't watching the issues as closely,” Dodak said. the above instances, the Agriculture Department rules accurately reflect what was legislators focus on four provisions in the written in the law. "It is being suggested that we are not regulations: carrying out the intent of the act, but we -A requirement that farmers of have to abide by what the act says," Don-subsidized crops such as beans, potatoes Huisman said. "I assure you we are more and vegetables must have lost half of all concerned than anyone about this." The interim regulations allow the their crops to qualify for assistance, rather than half of any one crop. Agriculture Department to immediately start -A plan to look only at lhe quantity of preparing to administer the assistance He added that the state recommends that local pharmacists borrow money from the crops lost, not considering whether the program, but they still could be altered once quality of what is harvested has been reduced. hank if they need extra funds to gel through -An intention to pro-rate assistance if $400 million isn't enough to aid all qualified a public comment period ends on Thursday. That’s the day Michigan farmers hope to the delay. ’That costs us interest money, but they don’t give us any interest on the money held Jacobs added that they will continue to fill prescriptions for Medicaid recipients "as long farmers, rather than seeking a supplemental return to Washington to try for the rules change. "We need to make sure that they appropriation from Congress. -A plan to begin receiving applications on Jan. 11, rather than starting to process understand ... that the law was passed to claims immediately, proposed that would stop the flow of aid," Huisman at the ASCS said that in each of as we can feasibly do if Medicaid Director Kevin Seitz said one provide aid, not to allow regulations to be Byrum said.< Consumers Power nursing home called the Department of Social Services and said it had given its FREE STOCK REPORTS Call First Affiliated Securities patients a 21-day notice of discharge. State Rep. David Hollister, chairman of — 945-9807 — the conference committee, said it’s exactly ■ Hastings Banner P.O. Bo* Bo* B. Hailing*. Michigan Michigan 49058 49058 P.O. B. Hatting*. This entry blank must accompany the picture and must be completed. OFFICIAL ENTRY BLANK (Please Print) Name Address City Age O ANN I. AINSLIE, Secretary Hastings Area Schools Board of Education o *•“ • PUBLIC NOTICE • CAR & TRUCK REPAIR 'ndrus^ 81. Haallrtga, Mich. 48088 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Nwra: Monday 8 to 8 Tuetdoy Fr.doy 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA GMOU‘ SERVICE CIIUUU MTMS rUTl MVtSIOR with Genuine GM Parte. RARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Tues­ day. December 23.1986 ai 7:30 p.m. In the Ci­ ty Hall, Council Chambers, Hastings Michigan. The meeting is to consider the application of Dean Lambert, of Hastings Bowl at 203 E Woodlawn to place a 4 ft. by 8 ft sign, larger than allowed and closer to the street than allowed on property legally described as Lots 17 & 18, and S 'h of vacated alley of Hastings Heights. M Said Variance does not conform to section 3.82.3(b) of the Zoning Ordinance. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public Inspection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall. Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery City Clerk ' HERE’S WHAT TO DO! <0 The Hastings Area School System Board of Education will consider its an­ nual resolution to levy either one-half or all of the property taxes collected for school purposes for the year 1987 at their regular meeting, December 15,1986, to be held In the vocal music room at 232 W Grand St., Hastings, Ml. mtI-53tlta.-FitM.MJI O be saved by putting the question on the ballot in the general election. NOTKE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETING FOR SUMMER TAXES 1438 S. 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He said that if lhe Medicaid crisis is not reserves of Pennock and are facing staff SERVICE DIRECTORY SALES and SERVICE Lyle L Thomas that kind of pressure that is needed to force invested," he continued. "However to touch those funds means penalties for early Elizabeth Mary Bassett n term basis because they can draw ® lhe reserves of Beverly Enterprises, the 0 0 .... £ .o o Phone �Page 14- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, December4.1986 1986-87 Winter Sports ... ★ Hastings ★ Delton-Kellogg ★ Maple Valley * Lakewood ★ Thornapple-Kellogg Saxon Basketball Hastings basketball: (front row) Kent Gee, Kyle Trahan, Dan Willison, Mike Karpinski, Mike Brown, Eric Peterson (back) Teague O’Mara, Matt McDonald, Matt Brown, Mark Matthews, Scott Turnbull, Rob Longstreet, Scott Weller, Victor Connor, Dennis O'Mara, Ben O’Mara. Hastings eagers have talent to compete for league championship In any other season Hastings would be con­ sidered a Twin Valley title favorite, but this year a strong Saxon team just ranks as another member of a balanced pack. Saxon basketball Coach Dennis O’Mara has four lettermen, including three starters, back from an 11-13 team as well as immediate help from an extremely talented junior varsity team. It all adds up to a potentially powerful team that should compete well in the parityridden Twin Valley. “Yes, we can compete for the title," says O’Mara, whose team won 10 of its last 15 and a district title a year ago. "A lot of things would have to go right for us, but it’s always a possibility. "With the number of good teams in the league this year, you can never tell. But we should be right up there." That prediction hinges on a number of fac­ tors such as avoiding last year’s disastcrous 1-8 start, how quickly the juniors adapt to var­ sity, and if the team's rebounding comes around. O'Mara says returning starters Mike Brown (6-2 junior guard). Barry County's leading , .. Trojan Basketball * Middleville basketball: (front row) Brian Verlinde, Kevin Martinez, Kun Henry, Mark Tasker, BUI Goodman. Ross Sprague (back) Randy Stickney, David Elies, Doug Fpx, Tim Mesecar, B.J. Furrow, Jeff Page. scorer last year, Mike Karpinski (5-10 senior guard), and Dan Willison (62 senior for­ ward) must pick up where they left off last March. In addition juniors Scott Turnbull (6-0 forward) and Kent Gee (6-0 guard) must adapt to varsity competition rapidly, says O’Mara. Senior Kyle Trahan (5-11 swingman) is the other returning lettermen while O'Mara says juniors Mark Matthews (6-0 swingman), Scott Weller (6-1 guard), and Rob Longstreet (6-2 forward) will also sec their share of playing time. O’Mara likes his team’s defense, outside shooting and quickness. Defense, he says, is particularly important. "We have the ability to do that, but we need lo work hard," he notes. Rebounding, as usual for Hastings teams, becomes critical because the team isn’t overly huge. "That's always something to emphasize,'' says O'Mara, who notes the bulk of that responsibility lies with Willison, Turnbull and possibly Brown. . O'Mara describes the 1986-87 Twin Valley as "the most competitive I've seen." Lakeview. Marshall, Coldwater and Sturgis Depth, experience key strengths as Middleville heads into cage season Trojans return seven lettermen Skip Pranger calls the 1986-87 O-K Blue basketball race "typical,” with any number of teams, including his own. having a shot at capturing the sought-after title. With seven lettermen including four starters back from a respectable 11-10 team, Pranger's apparently improved Middleville eagers must be included in that cast of teams. "Any one of four teams could win it (the ti­ tle)," says Pranger. whose teams last won an O-K Blue championship three years ago. “Il's one of those balanced deals. People don't get blown out in this league.” Pranger likes always powerful Hamilton along with Byron Center and Godwin to be the frontrunners. Caledonia is a darkhorse. As for the Trojans. Pranger particularly likes his team's quickness and depth. "We have a lot of people who we can count on to step in and play,” notes Pranger. The problem will be size, with Mid­ dleville's tallest player being 6-foot-7 senior Doug Fox. David Ellis at 6-2 and Tim Mesccar at 6-1 will also help out in the height department. "We’re not going to have the size we like. Most of our guys arc 5-10, 5-11 so we’re not going to be very big." says Pranger. “And I question whether we’ll have a great shooting team either." As a result the team will have rely on ex­ perience as well as quickness and depth. With seniors Fox. who averaged 15 points a game last year, Kurt Henry and Randy Stickney and junior Ross Sprague, a two-year starter, on the roster, the team will definitely have its share of experience. "It should be a strong point." says Pranger. "These kids have been through it before." • THORNAPPLE KELLOGG Varsity Basketball • 1 Dec 5 Dec. 9 Dec 12 Dec 16 Dec 19 Jan 6 Jan. 9 Jan. 13 Jwi. 16 Jan. 23 Jan. 27 Jan. 30 Feb. 3 Feb. 8 Feb 13 Feb.17 Feb. 20 Feb. 24 Feb. 27 Mx 6 Mar 14-19 Mar. 17-21 Mar 25 Mar 27-28 T T H | H T . H T T H H H T T H T H Mapie Valley Delton Godwin Hamilton Byron Center Keiioggsvilie Caledonia Wayland Lee Comstock Park Delon Godwin Hamilton Byron Center Keiioggsvilie Maple Valley Caledonia G.R. Baptist Lee Comstock Park Districts Regional! Quarter Finals Stale Finals • Maple Valley aims at topping .500 As is often the case in high school sports, because of graduation losses, a team can slide from the top of league standings to the bottom in the space of a single year. Such was the case of the Maple Valley basketball team last winter. Two years ago the Lions swept to a SMAA title, but the team fell on hard limes last season, winning only five times in 21 outings. Veteran Lion Coach Jerry Reese said the 1986-87 version will probably rest somewhere in between those seasons, maybe around the .500 mark. "Our goal is to finish .500 and climb into the top half of the SMAA standings." says Reese, who has compiled a 166-156 mark in 19 years at Maple Valley. "Overall we’re a better club than last year." Reese says outside shooting will be improv­ ed along with his team’s ballhandling abilities. And while only one starter returns. Maple Valley does have five lettermen and several talented newcomers on which to rely. Senior guard Ta! Gearhart, who led the team in scoring a year ago (15.2), is the lone starter while other lettermen include seniors Brian Ainsworth (5-8 guard). Mike Long (6-2 center). George Steinbrccher (6-2 center) and Troy Thompson (5-10 forward). Reese says his team has been slowed with injuries with junior Scot Lenz suffering a broken thumb and Steinbrccher still recover­ ing from a football injury. as well as the Saxons all have squads capable of winning the league title with each of those teams still capable of losing four league games. "If they don't (lose 3-4 games). I'll be sur­ prised," says O’Mara. • HASTINGS • Varsity Basketball Fri, Dec. 5 Tues, Dec. 9 Fri, Dec 12 Tues, Dec. 16 Fri, Dec 19 Fri, Jan. 9 Sat, Jan. 10 Fri, Jan. 16 Tues, Jan. 20 Fn,J«n.23 Fri, Jan. 30 Tues, Feb. 3 Fri,Fob.6 Tues.. Feb. 10 Fri, Feb. 13 Tues, Feb. 17 Fri, Feb. 20 Tues, Feb. 24 Fri, Feb. 27 Fri, Mar. 6 Mar 414 Mar. 17-21 Mar. 25-28 Caledonia Ionia Lakeview Lakewood Hillsdale Sturgis • Albion CoWwaler Harper Creek Marshall Sturgis Hillsdale Lakeview Parchmertt Albion Delton Marshall Gun Lika H H A A t Harper Cree* CoWwafer District Regional Finan H H A A H A A A H H H A H A A H 600 BOO 600 6.00 6.00 6.00 600 600 800 600 600 600 600 600 600 800 500 600 600 600 H T T T Panther Basketball Delton basketball: (back) Paul Blacken, Jason Ritchie, Darnell Riddle ShawnO Meara, Jim Hogg, Ed Riddle, Pat Buckland, Kara Miller, Bob Mazei (front) i ray Leinaar, Jerry Kohler, Tim Leto, Brad Heath, Jim Rogers B. stt Ingle, Todd Geisbrecht. * Questions face 1986-87 Delton team Only Days of Our Lives and General Hospital possesses more mini-dramas than the 1986-87 Delton basketball team. For instance, can 6-5 senior center Shawn O’Meara rebound from his knee problems to dominate the middle? Or, without O’Meara can the other return­ ing letterwinners pick up the slack enough to improve on a '‘isapointing 5-16 mark? Or, docs Delton have enough team speed to overcome an apparent size problem? Tunc in in January to find out the pressing answers. Third-ycar Panther Coach Paul Blacken ad­ mits his team does have its share of question marks, but its entirely possible time and pa­ tience will solve them all. Heading the list of dilemmas is the physical condition of O’Meara, who sustained a knee injury while playing football this fall. One of the top centers in the KVA. O’Meara averag­ ed 15 points and 8 rebounds a year ago. Blacken says O'Meara will try to play over the injury, but undoubtedly will not be 100 "Our first concern is having people ready to play." admits Rccsc. The SMAA will be stronger with Bronson being picked as the probable league champ. Continued to Page 15 percent. ••That is a bad break for us.” says Blacken. "He’ll play as much as he cun. but I don’t know how much that’ll be. -With him we're a very good team. Without him we’re decent." Picking up the slack underneath will be seniors Pal Buckland (6-2 forward) and Ed Riddle (6-4 forward), who played only half a season a year ago averaging 9 points per game. Two junior guards. Jim Rogers and Kara Miller, also return. Other players counted on by Blacken to contribute immediately are juniors Tim Leto. Brett Ingle, and Troy Leinaar and sophomore Darnell Riddle. Blacken says the main strength of his team is speed with Rogers, Leto and Leinaar at guard and Miller and Riddle at two of the for­ ward spots. That speed will lead to a pressing defense and a fast break offense Without O’Meara the team will be lacking the size to bang heads with lhe physical teams on the Panther schedule. "Our rebounding will be suspect." admits Blacken. Kalamazoo Christian returns everybody and is easily the KVA title favorite. "If there is any team in this area that can beat Christian 1 don’t know of them." says Blacken. Paw Paw. with plenty of returning ex­ perience and a talented crop of ballplayers from the jayvcc team, will also be improved as will Parchment. "Really, everybody is playing for second." says Blacken, whose* team fell to Christian 55-34 and 56-47 a year ago. "Everybody will be trying to upset them "It’ll be a strong league; every nijht will be a war." • DELTON KELLOGG • Varsity Basketball Fri, Dec 5 Tim, Dec. 9 Frt, Dec 12 Tues, Dec 16 Fri, Dec. 19 Tues, Jan. 6 Fri. Jen. 9 Frt, Jan. 16 Tues, Jan. 20 Fri, Jm 23 Tues. Jan. 27 Fri, Janlao Tues, Feb 3 Fri, Feb 6 Tues, Feb.10 Fri, Feb. 13 Tuet.Feb 17 Fri, Feb. 20 Tues, Feb 24 Fri.. Feb. 27 Lowell MkWevriie Kalamazoo C. Hackee. Parchment GuC Lake PavPaw Mattawan Allegan Galesburg-Augusta Middleville K. Christian Hackett • Parchment Plainwell Paw Paw (Winter Festival) Hastings Mattawn Lakeview Galesburg-Augusta A H H 745 7.45 7:45 745 745 7:45 7:45' 7:45 7:45 745 7:45 7:45 7:45 7:45 ^45 7:45 H A H A 7:45 7:45 74$ 7:45 H H A A A A H A H A A H H �The Hastings Banner- Thursday. Decembers 1986- Page 15 502 S. Jefferson, Hastings 204 N. Queen St, Nashville Support the businesses who support sports programs! Wren Funeral Homes Lakewood to be in thick of Capital Circuit • LAKEWOOD • Varsity Basketball FL Use. 9 M the. 12 ’ufa.0k.19 FL then JK.0ee.27 pm, Jen. 9 M, Jan. g BL Jan.» **,4an27 y *LFsb.B *m,FabiT TMsMT Waverly Mason Hidings Charlotte Lowell Greenville Eaton Rapids DeWitt T MO H H H H H 6® 8® Off) BOO OSO 600 600 uo MO A H LMlnj Catholic Cent A tanU a A A Crtartote EMonRapcb Portland DaWilt eto BOO BOO 600 ISO 8® too H H EMLaramg A LanamgCathoJcCwt A Okemos H WMi too which always fields a competitive squad. Maciasz will count on 6-5 senior Shawn O'Mara, who averaged 18 points a game and wlw is one of the top players in mid­ Michigan. Joining O’Mara arc returning Viking Basketball Lakewood basketball Coach Mike Maciasz has laid all his cards on the uble this winter. “If there was a year we’d have the right mixture of players to beat Okemos this is it.’’ says the fourth year Viking coach. After finishing a surprising third behind co­ champs Charlotte and the powerful Chieftains a year ago. the Vikings are considered bonafidc contenders for the 1986-87 Capital Circuit title. Lakewood returns three starters and six lettermen from a 12-9 overall and 6-6 league team. Maciasz again picks Okemos, outright or co-winners of 19 of the last 23 Circuit titles, as the team to beat, but gives his team an even shot at unseating the Chieftains. starters Brian Potter (6-3 senior forward) and Ryan Hazel (6-2 senior forward). Other returning lettermen include Kelly Cross, Mark Davis and Dan Hazel. Maciasz says his team should be able to Play nigged defense, sweep up and down the floor, and score inside with O’Mara and "All together wc have a good corps of peo­ ple and 1 think we’re one of three teams who junior C.B. Long, the leading scorer on last year’s jayvee team. Outside the team will rely on shooters Cross and juniors Mark Barnum and Scott Ainsworth. Maciasz notes his team was inconsistent in summer workouts, but hopes that problem is past. have a chance to win it all.” says Maciasz. Looming in the way of the Vikings will oe Okemos, which threatens to be as strong as ever, and Charlotte, which has two guards and a 6-6 center from a regional finalist tram. And then there's Lansing Catholic Central. Hastings wrestlers lack experience; have potential Don’t talk to Bill Rodgers about ex­ perience; to him it’s just a foreign 10 letter word. The first-year Hastings wrestling Coach has only three wrestlers who've tasted varsity competition before along with five lettermen and two seniors from which to build this season. The painstaking task of rebuilding falls on the shoulders of Rodgers, who takes over from longtime Hastings wrestling Coach Dave Furrow, who retired. Rodgers was Fur­ row’s assistant lhe last two seasons and also lias two years of head coaching experience at a Wisconsin high school. He began as Fur­ row’s student teacher assistant a decade ago. Rodgers says he’s looking forward to the task of Hastings head coach, though his debut was spoiled Tuesday as Hastings lost to Rockford 35-32 and Comstock Park 36-34 before beating Wayland 60-18. "We showed a lot of hustle in terms of cx- ccution," says Rodgers of the opener. "What we're looking for now is experience and refin­ ing our moves. That’ll be the key all year." Two of Hastings' five returning lettermen notched three wins at the meet. Sophomore Tom Bolo at 126 and junior Mike Hafer at 132 won a trio of matches as did newcomer freshman Brian Redman at 98. As for the season, Rodgers says he will count heavily on the other three returning let­ termen. junior heavyweight Matt Spencer and Razor’s Edge 112 East Court Street Hastings, Michigan Dog N Suds Farmers Feed Service 1110 W. Green St. Hastings, Michigan 1006 E. Railroad Street Hastings, Michigan ft® MO ■»0MALS->!7Wu21 QUARTBFINALS- 2-25 •BHWALS-M7 RMALS-3-2S Lakewood basketball: (front) Brandon O'Mara (second row) Cortney Col­ lison, Mark Davis, Mark Barnum, Ryan Hazel, Scott Ainsworth, Kelly Cross, Tom Raymond (back row) Mike O'Mara, Dennis Savers, Dan Hazel, Shawn O’Mara, C.B. Long, Brian Potter, Bob Grinstern, Mike Maclasz. Hastings City Bank Offices in Hastings and Middleville Member FDIC seniors Rob Redman at 132 and Paul Austin at 119. Sophomore Jim Lenz at 167 should also contribute immediately, says Rodgers. Because of the inexperience of the Saxons — 22 of the 37 wrestlers are cither freshmen or sophomores — Rodgers says he isn’t stress­ ing wins and losses. “We just want to give our best effort and we won’t look at the wins and losses,*’ he says. “We want a .500 season, but it’s a rebuilding year and we’ll go from there next year. “We’re way ahead of where I thought we’d be at this point.” Rodgers likes Sturgis, with 13 returning let­ termen in 13 weight classes, to head the Twin Valley with defending champion Hillsdale a definite contender. Marshall and Coldwater will battle it our for third and fourth with Hastings. Music Center Stack Agency 138 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 128W. Mill Street Hastings, Michigan Bosley Pharmacy HASTINGS Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge 118 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan 1455 W. State St. Hastings, Michigan Union Bank Now serving you at two locations 933 4th Ave. and 1150 Jordan Lake Street Lake Odessa, Michigan Brown’s Custom Interiors Jacobs Pharmacy 221 N. Industrial Park Drive Hastings, Michigan 126 E. State Hastings, Michigan DAIRY QUEEN Color Center 1120 W. Green St. Hastings, Michigan 221 W. MUI Street Hastings, Michigan West Michigan Associates Insurance Hastings Savings & Loan 219 W. State Street 945-3416 Offices In Hastings & Lake Odessa J-Ad Graphics, Inc. MfcWi ef tta Itattap Bmmr, ■apto VaSey 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan Welton’s Inc. 401 N. Broadway Haatlnga, Michigan . HASTINGS G&WSales 1138 4th Ave. Lake Odessa, Michigan Cinder Pharmacy, Inc. 110W. State Street Hastlnga, Michigan 'IbMatnRC.4M0T«>n. u.ow.a i ___ .____ Sh.Jhi.1C Sh.Jaa.1C SaL JHU1T Ttat'JaR.22 SaLJMX Saxon Wrestling KM.Fae.4 ULF* 7 Tim, Feb.» BK,Fea« SK.Fe6.21 sc,F»a Hastings wrestling: (front row) Julie Varney, Jon Teunessen, Tohm Anderson, Jim Richard, Daniel Rodregluz, Tony Cole Adam Burr Tom Shumway, Dave Fouty, Peter Hauschlld, Jeff Warner (second row) Butch Kolleck, Brian Reoman, Chris Bowman, Joe Marfia, Brian Gibson, B.G., Dar­ ryl Cousins, Merryl Kidder, Dan Bell, Eric Endsley, Scott Chlppman (stan­ ding) Bill Rodgers, Missy Short, Paul Austin, Rod Redman Paul Roy Roder Byykkonen, Doug Ferris, Cliff Clouse. Chad Murphy, Matt Spencer Jim Lenz, John Gergen, Courtney Olsen, Greg Heath, Tom Bolo Trov Zleoler Mike Hafer, Ken Adkins, Coach Hausch-ld. ' “ ’ while finishing second in the always-tough Capital Circuit, and with 9 of 13 weight classes returning, the Vikifcgs would appear ready to contend for the 1986-87 league crown. _ Except that the Capital Circuit will feature Eaton Rapids, last year's state Class B cham­ pion. and a team Lakewood Coach Bob Veitch concecds could even be better this W>n,Cr- . . • l.U L’J. "We've had a couple of injuries with kids who could have helped us." admits Veitch. -Eaton Rapids (who beat Lakewood 63-3 a year ago) has a tougher lineup; they re just awesome. But I can t sec why « can t go head to head and score some points against ■Vo slip past Eaton Rapids Vcich will count heavily on nine returning letterwinners, two freshmen and a sophomore. Heading the list of returnees are three regional qualifiers in Keith Russell a: 119, Kevin Durkee at 138 and Scott Nelson at 185. Russell was 23-9 a year ago while Durkee was 25-12. Chad Coppess at 112 compiled a fine 21-12 mark while Phil Savage at 126 was 23-5. Other returning lettermen include Andy Thomas at 145. Nick Ackley at 155, Jason Moore at 198 and Kirk Eldridge at heavyweight. Rounding out the suiting lineup will be two freshmen. Dennis Harmer at 105 and Dan Rowland al 167. and a sophomore. Steve Johnson at 98. Veitch said despite nine returning lettermen the team will be somewhat young. "We had an outsUnding freshmen group two years ago who are now sophomores and we have a good group of freshmen this year,” says Veitch, who has 48 wrestlers on the Vik­ ing roster. “If we keep up our attitude we'll be okay again.” (AJJV (AJV (A) IAJ CMtMOCklV.ltw. Gintach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway Hastings, Michglan BmUM Mo MO 8J0 10® 5J0 6 JO 1MJ0 9J0 , FLOk.9 MkMWU* H too FiLDk.12 BeAmue(PamraNigN) H 6® H Dec. 19 tim.Jen.9 W.JmZ tim.Jwi.13 Ft, Jai. 19 Tim. Jen. 20 Fn.jm.23 'WA.JW1.27 Frt, Jen.» Tm, Feb. 3 frt,F«b.6 owm H H ' ft® Fl Feb. 13 tle.F* 17 FA. Feb. 20 Im . Feb 2A .BL Feb. 27 tlm.Mer.3 Fr,u«.« Springfield Bronson SI. Philip Portland . Pennfield Bellevue Otivei Pottyvitte Springfield Broneon Middleville SI. Ftiilib (HorecartnJ) Poltfrvi'.lfl Lakewood GSesburgAugusta Pennfield 1435 S. Honover Street Hastings, Michigan H A A A A A A H A H A H A A H Gilmore Jewelers 102 E. State Hastings, Michigan / E VALLEY- SbrkWon Andrus of Hastings etc DaNtn hwfl. Aittion Marshall XV.TmW -------HuhomkulWty TdaVhhyCont Btagli OMhets MMah off.” (A) V & JV 5JO (HJV4JV MO (H)JV MO (AJVIJV &30 11® (A) V (A)VftJV MO (A) V IMO (H)V4JV 6JO (A)V --10JO (H) 800 (A) V A JV 6J3 '|A)V (A) JV |A)V (HJVftJV (A)V IA)JV (HJVftJV (HJVftJV 102 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Pennfield. Bellevue and Olivet should make up the rest of the first division, says Reese “It’ll be stronger, more balanced than a year ago.” says Reese of the SMAA. "Last year there were the haves and the have nots. but it’s more balanced this year and you’ll sec that when teams start knocking one another LAKEWOOD Wrestling 2 Vaife^Caledoma Dec <4 OeUbMUM.™ — " Sa.Dac, 6 LMe>«xt jv in.,i Thurs, Dec. 11 Mason • ' Sat, Dec. 13 Portland Thurs, Dec. i8Chartotie Sat, Jan. 3 Hastings Thurs, Jan. 8 Eaton Rapids Sal, Jan 10 Grand Ledge Wed. Jan 14 East West Classic Thurs, Jan. 15 DeWitt Sat, Jan. 17 Canada Sat, Jan. 17 Comstock Tues, dan. 20 Marshall-B C Central Thurs, Jan. 22 LC.C. Sal, Jan. 24 Wyoming Park Sai, Jan. 24 Greenville Tues, Jan 27 looiaG-eenviiie Thurs, Jan. 29 Okemos Sal, Jan. 31 Kentwood Sat, Jan 31 Comstock Park Frt, Feo. 13 League Meet. E.R. Sat, Feb 21 Districts Ben Franklin Lion basketball continued First place out-of-reach for Vikings? Il's tough to move up in the standings when, after finishing behind a state champion one year, that particular team appears even stronger the following season. That, however, is the unenviable task fac­ ing the 1986-87 Lakewood wrestling team. After compiling a fine 11-3 overall mark LH.Urtlwn. Shads ■ Mueihd aiCewmj.vm. ft® 8® e® a.® ft® 8® 6® ft® 8® fl® 6® 6.® 6® 8® 6® 6® Thornapple Valley Credit Union 1337 N. Michigan Hastings, Michigan Great Lakes Federal 401W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Cappon Oil Co. Signs Tire Service 1602 S. Hanover Hastings, Michigan 235 S. Jefferson Street Hastings. Michigan National Bank of Hastings Corner of State and Broadway Hastings, Michigan Koops Chapel Lake Odessa, Woodland and Clarksville - Member FDIC - Larry Roll Realty McDonalds 1600 W. Green St, Hastings 104 W. Main, Lowell 1215 W. State Street Hastings, Michglan �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 4,1986 Rodee’s MC Building Supply 911 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 10036 M-43 at Pine Lake Rd Delton, Michigan Smith & Doster FORD Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. 114 N. Grove (M-43) Delton, Michigan 404 E. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Michigan Neil’s Printing and Copy Service 133 E State Street Hastings, Michigan Delton mat team hardpressed to return to top Two years ago the team went 15-2 while finishing fifth in the state in Class B. Three years ago the team blasted its way to a 19-0 mark. Last winter, however, the Delton wrestling team fell on hard times, finishing with a paltry 1-14 mark. Panther Coach Rob Heethuis. who returns DJ. Electric 222 South Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan Lewis Realty Barry Cleaners 140 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 321 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan Hodges Jewelry Hastings Sanitary Service 122Weat State Street Hastings, Michigan 329 West Mill Street Hastings, Michigan (138). who notched 16 victories. Rounding out lhe list of letterwinners are seniors Joe Blesch at 132 and Bob Caffrey at 155 and junior Doug Baker at 167. A two-time letterwinner who didn’t wrestle as a junior a year ago, Glen Hayward, and two freshmen. Andy Caffrey and Tim Haven, should also help immediately, says Heethuis. Others who should contribute are up­ perclassmen Ken Morand, Brian Weimer. Tony Jones. Dave Campbell, and Ray Thomas. Heethuis says the group should mesh as time goes along this winter. “We’re going to be competitive," he notes "We certainly aren’t going to be great, but even the young kids seem to want to learn. I'd like to continue that attitude. "I wouldn't write this team off. We could be very competitive; it’s up to us." 1303 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan 108 E. State Hastings, Michigan • DELTON KELLOGG • Wrestling Panther Wrestling 1004 E State Street Hastings, Michigan na have to get better with each practice, with each match." Heading the list of returnees arc two-time state qualifers Rod Morris (119) and Craig Haven (145). each winners of 31 matches a year ago as juniots. Others wrestlers back who will be heavily counted on are sophomore Don Bcvcr (112). winner of 25 matches last winter, and junior Karl Miller Hastings Body Shop Mode O’ Day E. W. Bliss Company to the team after a one-ycar hiatus, said the 1986-87 version probably rests somewhere in between in the outstanding success of two and three years ago and last year’s disposing season. • We have 4-5 kids who are as good as what anybody has and then we have a bunch of first year kids." notes Heethuis. "We’re just gon­ Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. A A A H H A A A A Tbur», tec. 4 SM^ tec. 8 Sal, Dec. 13 Tues, tec. 18 Thurs, tec. 18 Thurs, Jan 8 Sat. Jan. 10 Tuas, Jan. n Sat, Jan. 17 UMwood/Hatfop B.C. Lrtetoe Hwpertoit MxsMI Bektofl GaMxrgCoton EAonRapda Otsego (Won Qty Ml Tuas, Jm. 20 Harper CraakAyron Center Thura, Jan. 22 Sat , Jan. 24 Tuas, Jan. 27 Thurs, Feb. 5 Mon. Feb. 9 Wed. Fab. 11 PcniMMcMuc Deton Ml. East Grand RapMl Megan M.V.AReM Coraetock H A H H A H A Delton wrestling: (front) Paul Haven, Tim Haven, Perry Shephard, Andy Caffrey, Don Bever, Rod Morris, Dwayne Willis, Brent Powell, Glen Hayward, Joe Blesch (second row) Tony Jones, Karl Miller, Brian Weimer, Ken Morand, Dave Campbell, Doug Baker, Bill Ovesen, Craig Haven, Bob Caffrey (back) Todd Haven, Rob Heethuis, Mike Mead, John Dudley. Insurance for your life, home, business and car. Eleven lettermen bolster Trojan wrestling team State Farm Insurance — Paul Peterson 329 W. MUI Street Hastings, Michigan Scott’s Party Barn Just South of Delton on M-43 Electric Motor Service Barlow Gardens & Florists 1569 S. Hanover Street Hastings, Michigan 123 W. State Street 1505 South Jefferson Hastings, Michigan JC Penney, Inc. 116 East State Street Downtown Hastings Support the businesses who support sports programs! Hastings Flower Shop 402 N. Michigan Hastings, Michigan Automation Simplified 2396 Bedford Road Hastings, Michigan Siegel, Hudson, Gee, and Fisher ~ - LAW OFFICES — Hastings and Middleville Summit Steel Processing 519 E. Railroad Street Hastings, Michigan Ionia County National Bank Woodland Office Schondelmayer Insurance & Real Estate It's an old recipe which coaches dearly love to follow. Mix together a promising batch of newcomers with a dozen or so returning let­ termen and, presto, a league champion a created. Well, maybe not an O-K Blue wrestl­ ing championship, but at least a squad whid^ will improve on its 9-10-1 mark and fifth place finish of a year ago. “We’ll just have to wait and sec." _ Middleville wrestling Coach Tom Lehman, t "We could be respectable." Lehman has 11 returning lettermen back in-^,, eluding four wrestlers who had 20 or morcV wins. Add a promising group of sophomores and the team should be significantly improv­ ed. says Lehman. "The sophomore class is good," he says. “We have some kids who show potential. We’ll be good in the middle weights, even to 155. and we have some people for the upper classes." Heading the list of returnees are senior Wade Poland at 112, junior Mark Irwin at 126, and sophomores Bryan Cooley at 132 and Jesse Morin at 112. Poland was 30-10 a year ago while Irwin was 27-9 while finishing second in the district and regional. Cooley and Morin both compiled a fine 26-13 mark as a freshman while Morin won the O-K title at 98. Other returning lettermen include seniors Dean Steeby at 138 and Randy Allen at heavyweight, juniors Bruce Swanson at 198, Parry Vugteveen at 145. and sophomores Jody Tyner at 119, Don Peters at 155, and Todd Kidder at 138. Lehman says that group should mesh well enough with the sophomores and a handful of 109 West State Street Hastings, Michigan Eaton Federal Savings & Loan Quinn’s Sports Blankonstem Barry County Lumber Home Center 225 N. Industrial Park Drive Hastings, Michigan Martin-JV MMdMtoQM Sw. Lakewood-JV MkKMflN Quad Godwin Ctotonia Hamilton ( £• 5! 121 E. Orchard Delton, Michigan 109 S. Main Street Nashville, Michigan POKTIAC • OLDSMOBILE CMC TRUCKS 328 N. Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan Middleville wrestling: (front row) Mark Cooley, Brad Schellenbarger, Josh Berg, Jim McCrath, Jesse Morin, Mark Irwin, Chris Forsythe, Dean Steeby, Wade Poland, Jon Ransom, Jeff Lloyd (second ro .) Aaron Tabor, Merle Sim­ mons, Petri Lehllcoinen, Pete VanDenBroeck. Tony Palmer, Brian Smith, Delbert Craven, Jody Tyner, Bryan Cooley, Tjdd Kidder, Rob Lawrence, Todd Hulst, Jeff Hupnar, Mike Miles (third row) Coach Fletke, Chris Inger­ soll, Steve Thompson, Mike Wright, Jack Rosenberg, Don Peters, Bruce Sherd, Matt Durkee, Bruce Swanson, Brad Hair, Pete Lloyd and Randy Allen (fourth row) Tom Lehman, Jeff Hernandez, Pat Sweeney, Chris Ayers, Paul Bloem, Scott Chapman, Jeff Kuehn, Parry Vugteveen, Terry Bowen, Steve Eggelston, Luke Kooiman, Doug Mathelsen. (APPLE KELLOGG Wrest**1 Fat 10 Fab. 12 Fab. 18 Fab. 21 Feb. 27 Fab. 28 Ma. 7 Rockton) JV Wyoming Pari Byron Canter Mlrifleviile Quad Keltoggsvilla OHvtIJV Union City Inv. Caledonia Graenville-JV Datton-V Olivet-JV Comstock Pari Conferacne at Hamilton Lakewood Cooperovtae Maple Valley Districts Regronals Regionals Finals freshmen to produce a plus-.500 Trojan team. "Oh yeah, I think so," says Lehman, who admits to having no bonafide stars on his team. "I think we should finish over .500. I think we have enough people in lhe middle (weight classes) to be respectable. We're not as strong on either end as I’d like, but we’re not weak either." While there are no slickout wrestlers on the team. Lehman says excellent depth should overcome that problem. "We have 50 kids and depth in every class," notes Lehman. The veteran Trojan mentor likes defending champ Caledonia, with its veteran junior­ senior dominated team, to repeat. After that Byron Center is a good bet for second while Middleville falls in a class with Comstock Park, Hamilton. Keiioggsvilie and Godwin. T T. Maple Valley wrestlers hope to repeat third place league finish Chris Rictats expects improvemem, though ^ranted it may be indistinguishable at With 10 lettermen back from a decent 8-6 and third place finisher in the SMAA. WBCHFM Stereo 100 Burkey Glass & Radiator Service 218 N. Jefferson Hastings, Michigan .,ls <f°esn’t forsee any additions to the Y*lley,ch*mpranship trophy case, but then he doesn t expect his team lo be battling 10 the 500 mark either. We should be better," says lhe veteran Lion wrestling coach, "but I don't know how much better." Much rests on hov. well the team can dodge White’s Photography 107 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan ™ Brand’s Photo Hair Styles by Pat Hause Realty World 112 South Jefferson Hastings, Michigan 1215 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 1225 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan ICS Travel 128 E. Court Street Hastings, Michigan Hair Care Center 125 S. Jefferson Hastings. Michigan Art Meade Auto Sales 1633 S. Hanover St. Hastings, Michigan .• heavyweight and bow well a the younger wrestlers mature, says The team has does 11 seniors plus a handful of other wrestlers who have backed up starters t°r a couple of seasons. Their experience will be sorely needed. who^ei~ not,v=r> Jeep." notes Ricketts, Maple Valley wrestling: (front) Paula Thompson and Nicole Bayha (se­ cond row) Mark Goodrich, Andrew Finkler, Andy Goodrich, David Benlt Lance Brumm, Kevin Stewart, John Sprague, Rob Gray, Aaron Walker (third row) Glenn Gurd. Drew Pixley. Jim Weston, Brian Sleeper, Paul Bahs, Scott Carpenter. Greg Flower, Kevin Pixley, Ken Bayha, Sherman Reid, and Chris Ricketts. only 10s' rivo starters from a year 8H J “L0 ■'hc bds -re injured..." levTfw’S' °f r"ur"“> “re Drew FixFinHer a,' H™ 138 and AndrcW Also back are Mark Goodrich al 132, David Continued on Page 17 �The Hastings Banner- Thursday, December 4,1986- Page 17 Bowling Results Sunday Night Mixed Alley CM, 31-21. K&M Asphalt 31-21, Kt5 &„P“'S 3O*-2I*. Big Four 30-22. Be^'n 29V,-22V>. Quality Spirits 20-24. Pin Busters 27W-24W. Unpredictable, 27-23. Gutter Dusters 26-26. Family Force 26-26. Hooter Crew 25^-26^, Something Natural 25-27. Chug-A-Lugs 23W-28W. Really Rotten, 23-29. A-Team 21-27, Toad, fA'S- Wh,tt L18h"’'"B 19W-32S4. Hot Shot, 19-29. Womens High Game and Serie, - B Behmdt 221. L. Tilley 200. P. Lake 185 B Moody 175, D. Snyder 173, S. Snyder 168. T. Joppie 137. P. Godbey 156. S. Winans [51. V. Miller 148, L. Kelley 144, A. Ward 142. Men’, High Game nod Series - M. Snyder K- Stahl 205-534, R. Ogden 199-512. R. Blough 176-504. G. Snyder 174-503, W. Friend 204. R. Ogden 189. C. Wilwn 180. D. Smith 180. M. Lota. 180, R. Ward 178. C. Turoea 178. Spttta Converted - K. Tbompeon 5-10. D. Stamm 3-7-10 Words for the Y’s Wednesday p.m. L. Barnum 201-471, G. Purdum 180-527, B. Vrogindwey 175-490, D. Brewer 159-467, T. Christopher 191, L. Elliston 183, B. Smith 194, B. Handy 178, P. Frederickson 169. M. Dull 165, K. Hanford 169, N. Hough'alin 142, R. Reichard 137, R. Kuempel 154, L. Johnson 131. Splits Converted - V. Slocum 5-7. Monday Mixers D. Hubei 37-15, Riverbend 34-18, Girrbach’s 31-21, Michelob 30-22. Bob's Restaurant 30-22, Dewey’s 29-23, Circle Inn 29-23, Hastings Bowl 28-24, Mexican Con­ nexion 28-24, Art Meade 26-26, Valley Real­ ty 26-26. Realty World 24%-27%, Cinder's 24-28, Hastings Rowers 23-29, Hallifax Lawn 22-30, Sir N Her 21%-30%, Trowbridge 20-32. High Gaines and Series - K. Keeler 166, B. Jones 194-543, K. Schantz 165, A. Swan­ son 184, S. Neymeiyer 144, B. Hathaway 191-496, E. Ulrich 191, B. Anders 155, S. Nash 161, L. Ruthniff 156-149, J. Jacinto 159, F Ruthniff 162, H. Hewitt 185-496, F. Schneider 186, M. Wieland 172, B. Eckert 203-482, S. Vandenberg 209-524, M. Kill 155, M. Snowden 162, B. Vrogindewey 176, M. Snyder 189-499, D. Snyder 182-509. Floor Hockey Floor Hockey resumes this Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Hastings Jr. High West Gym. New participants may still join. The YMCA is now taking registrations for anyone interested in going to YMCA Camp ^UgonqpiAjtu^sunyixt For those ttjat went to captan 198CL ma^ gtrlb camp in 87 at 1986 rates if they register by December 31, 1986. Please call the YMCA at 945-4574 for a brochure and for a detailed camp schedule. Tradition of tree goes back to ancient times While the Christmas tree tradition extends beck to the forest dwellers in Germany, use of greenery indoors for seasonal celebrations can be traced at least to the Roman Empire and is Standings WL 3-0 3-0 Neds Ins Carls Market. Rotary I. J-Ad USDA... Rotary II Riverbend. 03 03 Sky Walkers Rodees Nash Hardware. Razon Edge Apex Polishing.. Lake Odessa .2-0 .24) .2-1 .0-2 .0-3 .3-0 .1-2 .0-2 Results No games played. B League: Gold Division Art Meads Auto 65 vs. CAB Discount 70; Pennock Hospital 67 vs. Kloostcrmans 48. B League: Silver Division Hastings Mutual 48 vs. Viking 42; Hastings Oxygen 62 vs. Brown Jug 81. No Games Played. long considered this plant to have magical .0-0-1 0-0-1 00-1 .01-0 .0-14) Muelers Bruisers McLeans Wilson Blue Brothers Silver Division Sixers Sons of Seven Cities. MD’s Dapo’s Bermuda Triangle. XT CMC Drakes Crew GoMDirtatoo N. Carolina. Statesman... Bouncers.... avert misfortune. Planning can make holidays a diet success S. VanDenburg Triplicate Game - B. Gurd. all 85 games. Splits Converted - B Hathaway 3-6-7. M. Slocum 4-7-10. E. Dunham 5-6-10. M. Dull 2-7. B. Blakely 5-10. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on December 10, 1986, at 7:30 p.m., at 202 S. Broadway, the Board of Education will hold a meeting at which will be offered for adoption a resolution to impose a summer property tax levy of one-half (1/i) of its annual school tax levy upon property located within the Intermediate School District. Passage of the proposed resolution would result in the annual levy of school property taxes on July 1 against property located within the Intermediate School District. The Board of Educa­ tion, under Act 333, Public Acts of Michigan 1982, may impose a summer property tax levy of either one-half (1/2) or the total of annual school property taxes. If a summer property tax levy is imposed, the Intermediate School District may enter into agreements with each city or township in which it lies, or a county treasurer, for collection of the summer property taxes, or may collect such taxes itself pursuant to said Act 333. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. JOHN R. FEHSENFELD, Secretary .1-04) .1-00 .1-00 .1-00 .0-1-0 0-1-0 .0-1-0 .0-1-0 Results Gold Division Statesman 27, Wilson 19 Bouncers 28. Muellers 28 Bruisers 23, McLeans 23 North Carolina 34, Blues Brothers 32 Silver Division Sixers 30, Bermuda Triangle 26 Sons of Cities 24, X’s 21 Run CMC 19. MD's 36 Drakes Crew forfeit Dapo’s won ( ItriMi uis Items t or .Sale 1980 ELECTRIC F.ASY-GO beautiful golf cart, running lights, excellent condition, $1200. 945-9184, 623-2592 Help Wanted FOR SALE: Speed Queen port­ able washer, $50. Call 945-5609 EXPERT TREE and stump removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854____________________ LIKE TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION? Have several openings in new unit Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, electri­ cians. No experience necessary. We pay you while you learn. Phone 616-731-5520 (local to the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek area) or toll free 1-800292-1386 The Michigan National Guard. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 WLT .1-0-0 .1-04) .00-1 FOR SALE: Mobile home 14x65 ft. on 23 acres of ground, good condition, on Quimby Rdn good well, woodburning stove, stove and refrigerator, drapes and curtains. Phone 943-2787 Jobs Wanted WORK WANTED: Artisan seeks commission for false marbling, wood graining and New England stenciling. Aik for Christopher BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Thanksgiving usually evokes images of over-indulgence: too much turkey, tn general, a holiday SUNSET ACRES: Home for the aged is now taking applica­ tion*. AU shift* part time and full time. Phone 945-9789 ( oniiniifiiiv \otices CHILI LUNCHEON: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sat., Dec. 6 at Emma­ nuel Episcopal Church Parish House, Broadway and Center, Hastings, $250 adult*. $1.75 children. Craft*, collectibles, tradition without gaining weight But it takes planning and will power. If, for example, you're invited to a Thanksgiving dinner, you might consider arriving late, the magazine suggests. * ’Since parties provide all the elements to ruin a sensible eating program alcohol, hors d'oeuvres, high calorie nibbles - arriving late is one tactic to help you stick to a sensible eating pattern. Also, try to have a glass of some non-alcoholic, low-calorie beverage in your hand to resist munching on snacks." Another suggestion: Continue to exercise during the holiday. “And stick to your usual regimen; following a regular routine can go a long way to coping with the temptations of the holiday and staying trim and fit" CRANBERRY-BANANA BREAD1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries 1 1/2 very ripe medium bananas, mashed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 large egg, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch baking pan with nonstick “You can survive . • • or you can win!” That’s your choice in hockey—and in everyday life. Today, you can make a power play to score your financial goals with U.S. Savings Bonds. They now payhigh market interest—and guard your earnings with a guaranteed return. So you’re guaranteed to win. Season after season. If you want action, stick with hockey—and Savings Bonds. Buy them where you work and bank. centff comes out clean. Let cool completely on rack before cutting into 16 ^3*8 LADIES’ ONLY! Any lady coming in Wednesday, Dec. 10th between 5:30 and 8 p.m. can enter In FREE DRAWING for a Crock-Pot. Also a FREE Paring Knife will be given to every lady coming into Al & Pete's Sport Shop from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10th. Tasco Binoculars Green camouflage rubber covered blnoculars with fully coated optics. 472 field of view at 1000 yds. 8x40mm. • REG. *69.90 LaCrosse “Iceman” Double Insulated Soots .10° / -40° I -80° No weather Is too cold. • • • • • — Removable 9mm felt liners Iners Ilion Polymeric foam insulation jr upper Green full grain leather Horn Waterproof rubber bottom Ideal for Ice fishing, snowmoblling, hunting and all other cold weather activities. | s67“ 1 Pat LaFontaine of the N.Y. Islanders Hockey Team and Team USA at the 1984 Winter Olympics SAVINGS BONDS Payng special A S ▼ A■■Mil W MINI MAG LIGHT Pocket flashlight of aircraft aluminum, variable beam, includes spare bulb, literally ) Indestructible I RUA. ‘12” -.iI Gift GIFT CERTIFICATE Certificates for the ^^^^^^Holidays! .The Video Tape Rental This week only with coupon $ 1 00 DAILY RENTAL A . Must Bring Coupon - Unique kghtweigtrt GOOD THRU DEC. 13. 1986 SPORT SHOP l Stir in cranberries. In another medium bowl, whisk remaining ingredients Scrape evenly into prepared pan. Bake 35 minutes, until toothpick inserted in Al & Pete’s Sport Shop „ Is having a CHRISTMAS SHOPPING NIGHT for the „ HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Friday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir flour, baking powder and baking soda. until smooth Stir dry ingredients into banana mixture just until blended. ■ Ztf/ RETAIL SALE REPRESEN­ TATIVE NEEDED: for Lans­ ing and a 40 mile radius. Will be serving confectionary products for a Michigan Food Broker. Available to work 20 hours per week, $6 per hour plus mileage. All you need i» a dependable automobile, a competitive spirit and a strong desire to succeed. Sales training provided. Send resume to P.O. Box 8577, Grand Rapids, Ml 49508, Attn: Dept ’ 'hangover* of a different sort Weight Watchers magazine says it’s possible to get through the turkey squares. Makes 16 servings. Per serving: 126 cal. 191-528. For Barry Intermediate School District Administrative Offices: 202 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml Telephone No.: (616) 945-4192 CHRISTMAS TRIMMINGS SALE: Friday. «nd Saturday, December 5 & 6,9am lo 6pm at 115 Ellis, Middleville _ HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St, Nashville 852-9537 evenings qualities, and thought it could cure some diseases, promote fertility, nullify poison and too much stuffing, too much pumpkin pie oanee 184. B. Lumbert 155, D. Coenen 170. U. Buchanan 186. G. Otis 184.J. Koetic 166. J- R'njwrdson 167. C. Miller 177. B. Wilson 152. D. Long 171, S. Pennington 181, P. Aren* 168. B. Whitaker 177. B. Blakely „• C- Arends 155. B. Thomason 168. S. VanDenburg 221. K. Christopher 185. S. Cowell |61. , High Game with Series - G. Oil, 184-509. 22|.5^iuker continued ''It's gonna hurt us. but we do have a iot of experience coming back."he says. “That should make up for a lot.’’ Ricketts likes defending champion Bronson and Pennfield to vic for the 1986-87 SMAA wrestling crown. NOTICE of PUBLIC MEETING to INSTITUTE A SUMMER PROPERTY TAX LEVY Games - J. Doster 161. B. Quada I6?' PGodbc>|76- b. inppic 178. b. cud- COUNTRY VIEW ADULT FOSTER CARE HOME: ha* an opening. Home is spotless, well balanced meals given and the best of care provided. 945-9805.___________________ Kcal E stale YMCA High School 3 on 3 scores coming rebirth of spring. One custon apparently English in origin mistletoe. The ancient Druids and Norsemen 7514-2614. Pioneer Apartments „ Y’ Matthews Riverview Grocery 25-27. ^gcncy 22‘30- Mcdlcal Care F»=Ui«y 7W.8. K.& E. Tackle 19-29, Reminder .0-3 B Logue: Gold Hastings Mfg CAB Pennock Hospital Kloostcrmans. Art Meads Auto B League: Silver Brown Jug......................... .. Hastings Oxygen.......................... Flexfab Hastings Mutual............................ winter green plant that renews faith in the but now widely popular is kissing under the Unique Nails 3114-2014. Cascade non« Improvements 31-21. Nashville Auto X"1”. Hair Care Center 30-22. DJ. blectnc 29-23. Gutter Duster's 28-24. Jtatngs Bowl 2714-2414. P S. Cakes 26-26. 2-0 popular, although other decorations also include bay, rosemary, box and laurel - any Monday Night Bowlerettes Stock Farms 36-16, Kent Oil 35-17. YMCA Youth Council’s Mess Basketball popular in many lands. Holly, ivy and mistletoe have been most Thursday, a.m. Just Ourselves 33%, Lillys Alley 28. Hum­ mers 26%. Mode O Day 25. Slow Pokes 25. Gillons Const. 24. Provincial 24, Bosley’s 22%, Keeler’s Apts. 22, Irene’s 21, Leftovers 20, D&S Machine 15%. Good Games - M. Steinbrccher 157, C. Benner 139, T. Joppie 152, L. Bahs 182, C. Stuart 193, M. Mullins 154. M. Reese 138, P. Champion 168. R. Mize 150, M. Chaffee 149, L. Johnson 138, M. Brimmer 153, J. Me Keough 156. D. Keller 142. K. Wyerman 152, K. Forman 172. High Series and Games - L. Tilley 186-543, L. Stamm 201-532. B Moody 192-507, R. Girrbach 158-467, S. VanDen­ burg 194-522. P. Hamilton 145-430. Splits converted - C. Stuart 5-8-10, A. Eaton 6-7-10. Bcnit at 138. Lance Brumm at 105. Kevin Stewart al 112, Brian Sleeper at 145. Greg Flower al 167 and Sherman Reid at 155. Unless lightning strikes. Maple Valley will forfeit the heavyweight class — an obstacle which Ricketts hopes his team can overcome. Scoreboard Saturday Morning Open Crafts On Saturday, Dec. 6, the YMCA-Youth Council will be starting its newest pro­ gram... Saturday morning open crafts. The program will run every Saturday until March 28 (exclude Saturday, of Dec. 20, 27, Jan. 3, Jan. 24). Boys and girls in grades 1-6, may make crafts in the Hastings Jr. High Music Room. The program will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. Entrance to the craft room is the music door off the Jr. High parking lot. A variety of crafts are planned. Children may make one or more than one craft per week. The cost of the program is .50 per craft. Par­ ticipants may stay as long as they like or leave to participate in the other sports that are being offered that particular Saturday. The instruc­ tor is Lisa Wolverton. There is no pre­ registration for this activity. For more infor­ mation call lhe YMCA at 945-4574. Hastings Mfg. Co. Viking 11 247%, Chrome Room 23316, Viking 225, Leftovers 202, Machine Room 181%. Office 170%. High Games and Series - W. Beck 211-551, J. Rctzloff 516. R. Dawe 515. R Sanlnocesncio 513. Lion wrestling, Rks. 111 South Jefferson, Hastings, Michigan 945-4417 yg ----- �Page 18- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, December 4.1986 The HMO Comes to Hastings Employers welcome innovative program. Healthcare Network: locally operated, financially secure. 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Since January 1983, membership in The HMO has grown from 3,000 members to over 85,000 today. To learn more about the extensive member benefits of Healthcare Network, ask around. It's likely that someone you know is already a member. Or contact BUI Karrip at Healthcare Network (1-800-821-6886) for more details. Check tip on us. Healthcare Network � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-12-11.pdf 0c7165c4adf5e9ae2aa7aa6494a18832 PDF Text Text NlEvWS wrap 5th graders get ‘lungful’ Page 3 Hastings by Mary Warner Sharon A. Goddard and her ex-lover Richard S. Eckstein will not go to trial on charges of murdering Goddard's husband Ricky, a Barry County judge ruled Friday. Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster denied an appeal of the dismissal of murder charges against Goddard and Eckstein, saying he could not find any error on the part of the district court judge who ordered the charges dropped last March. Shuster said he would have ruled differently than Judge Gary R. Holman, possibly challenging curre.it Michigan law to do so. But since he was sitting as an appeals judge, he said, he had to rule on the basis of whether Holman had erred in his decision according to the law or abused his judicial discretion to make the decision. Holman had done neither, Shuster ruled, Holman decided March 11 that there was nt enough admissible evidence to bind over Sharon R. Goddard, 33, and her cx-lovcr Man accused of trashing home Richard S. Eckstein. 20. of Battle Creek, on Prairieville Township police have ar­ rested a Kalamazoo man th Connection with the trashing of a home being con­ structed on Ford Road. A 26-ycar-old Hastings woman was injured Thursday when the car she was driving struck a tree on .Barber Road. Barry County ShcrifTs deputies report. Mclva J. Olmstead of 729 Hanover was northbound on Barber Road north of Coats Grove Road when she lost control of her vehicle and it slid imo the tree at 9 p.m.. deputies said. Olmstead was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings where she was treated and released. ‘Slush’ blamed for Sunday accidents Heavy slush covering area roads Sun­ day were blamed for more than one acci­ dent in Barry County, sheriff's deputies report. Patricia Bordner, 43. of 1503 Tupper Lake St.. Lake Odessa, and passenger Tummy Zylstra, 16. of the same ad­ dress. were injured when Bordner lost control of her vehicle, hit an embank­ ment and spun around. Five other passengers in the vehicle were uninjured. Deputies said Bordner was westbound on Brown Road west of Woodland Road at !0:05 a.m. when her vehicle slid out of control on the slush-covered road. Bordner and Zylstra were taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where they were treated and released. Also Sunday, deputies attributed a 4:20 p.m. accident to road conditions. Vera F. Jordan. 16. of 5075 Lawrence Rd.. Nashville, was eastbound on Lawrence Road east of Charlton Park Road when she steered to the left to avoid a parked vehicle, deputies said. Jordan's tire caught in heavy slush, deputies said, and the car slid out of con­ trol into the oncoming lane, striking a van driven by Mark N. Gammage. 31. of Montana. Gammagc was slightly injured and sought his own treatment. Jordan was also taken to Pennock, where she was also treated and released. Banner Judge upholds dismissal of Goddard, Eckstein charges A Pine Lake man whose three pitbulls were allegedly terrorizing residents of Pine Lake has pleaded guilty to violating a township ordinance in the matter. Leonard E. Graft, 26, of 11331 Sunset Pt., Plainwell, admitted in Barry County District Court last Thursday that he did not adhere to a township law dial says pets may not be kept if they endanger the health, safety and welfare of neighborhood residents. Graft received a year's probation for the violation and was warned to keep his pets in his own yard. Graft claims to have gotten rid of two of the three dogs he was taking care of. according to Prairieville Township Police Chief Tom Pennock. The third dog must be kept confined. Pennock said, or Graft could be found in violation of his probation. The dogs had apparently attacked several people since this past summer, Pennock said, but no one had been injured. Hastings woman injured in accident Page 7 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pitbull owner arraigned In court Dec DcGocdc, 28. of 206 W. Maple St., was arraigned Thursday in Barry County District Court on charges of malicious destruction of a building over $100. DeGoedc had allegedly threatened the owner of the home prior to the Nov. 29 incident, according to Tom Pennock, Prairieville Township police chief. DeGoede allegedly inflicted some $700 damage to the home by tearing out insulation boards, damaging the subfloor and smashing 31 studs. He demanded a preliminary exam, which was set for Dec. 15. Ice harvest was early business Pagel United Way reaches 99 percent of goal Barry Are, United Way has reached 99 percent of its 1986 campaign goal, says Publicity Chairman Jeff Guenther. Barry County will be able to com­ plete its United Fund program," he says, adding that more donations are still coming in. The following is a breakdown of pledges which have already been received; IndustryJ62.252 Corporate/Special Gifts23,137 SchoolsU'On Public Agencies10.880 Outlaying| JOO Professionals;7,308 Retarl7,807 Residential6.776 Total132.251 City turns own land offer Season opener The prep basketball season opened last week with 700-plus teams in action. Here Dan Willison (32) of Hastings goes after a rebound in the Saxons' 63-47 upset of Ionia on Tuesday. For a game story and a 1986-87 Twin Valley preview, turn inside to page 8. Tenative approval on sheriff pact reached By Elaine Gilbert After just three negotiating sessions, bargaining representatives for Barry County Sheriffs Department employees and the county board of commissioners reached a ten­ tative two-year contract agrecmcr ? and Tues­ day the board gave its official apf -"al of the pact. The contract is subject to ratification by county members of the Fraternal Order of Police, the bargaining unit for sheriff depart­ ment employees, who were scheduled to vote on the agreement at 3 p.m. Wednesday. The new contract provides for salary in­ creases of 1.5 percent for all classifications except sergeant and corporal/detective employees who will get two percent hikes. The wage increases would be effective Jan. I. 1987. The 37 employees covered by the agree­ ment would also realize an additional onepercent increase in take-home pay because the contract calls for a one percent reduction in employee contribution to the cost of their pen­ sion plans, also effective Jan. 1. The tentative agreement was formulated in what is thought to be "record time." Com­ missioner Paul Kiel, personnel chairman, told the board. "The cooperation between the parties was excellent." Kiel said. "1 think we can live with the settlement... "That’s the first time we've had a new FOP contract prior to the expiration date (of the old one) since I've been involved on the board." The short negotiating time for the 1987-88 contract is in sharp contrast to the 1983-84 agreement which was hammered out after more than two years of on and off negotia­ tions. Also, the 1985-86 contract wasn't ratified until August of '85. Economic provisions, effective Jan. 1. 1988. in the new tentative agreement will allow employees to be subject to a retirement program after age 50 or 25 years of service: and an additional one-percent reduction in employee contributions to the cost of pensions will take effect in ‘88. Life insurance coverage will be increased from $13,000 to $17,000 and accidental death and dismemberment raised from $26,000 to $34,000 in 1988. The number of sick pay days per year is reduced from 12 to six. effective Jan. 1. 1987 in the tentative agreement, with unused sick leave credits accumulated before that date credited to employees' accounts. "A maximum of six unused sick leave credits accumulated prior to Jan. 1. 1987 may be used by an employee during a calendar year before the employee must use the sick leave he has earned in that year,” according to the agreement. Employees may accumulate and carry forward paid sick leave credits earned after Jan. 1, 1987 not used during the preceding calendar year or convert the credits into a year-end bonus. When employment is terminated, an employee will receive a supplemental check for all unused sick leave credits and those car­ ried forward from the years following Jan. 1. 1987. Another benefit, after Jan. I. will be paid disability insurance which provides for an employee to receive 60 percent of his/her weekly salary up to $270 per week for nonoccupational illness, sickness or injury which totally disables the person from performing regular employment duties. Benefits would begin the eighth day of disability and continue for 52 weeks. The contract also calls for employees to he eligible, after Jan. 1. to receive tuition reim­ bursement of up to $400 per year for colkgc credit courses related to police work °r 3 related field which would lead to impro'^ ment in knowledge and/or skills in lhc employee's present job. Kiel said the reim­ bursement hinged upon the employee obtain ing at least a "C" grade and compW*0another year of service with the county­ Mileage reimbursement when pc1501^ vehicles arc needed has been hiked from ' cents to 21 cents per mile in the document Several minor non-economic changes are the contract, including a deletion of a sepa** provision for maternity leave. A matern11). leave is to be treated like any other leave t absence. first degree murder charges. The pair were accused of conspiring to murder Goddard’s husband Ricky so they could collect on his insurance policies. They were alleged to have hired Dowling resident Norman H. Woodmansee, 47, to kill Ricky Goddard. Mrs. Goddard, Eckstein, and Woodmansee were all co-workers at Kellogg Co. in Battle Creek. The trio was arrested some three weeks after Goddard was found shot to death in his Hope Township home Jan 25. At a lengthy preliminary exam two weeks later, attorneys argued over whether testimony by Woodmansee's former girlfriend, Carol Straubel, could be admitted as evidence against Mrs. Goddard and Eckstein. Straubel implicated Woodmansee in an insurance scheme between the three defendants, whereby Woodmansee would kill Ricky Goddard, take his necklace and ring to make the killing look like a robbery, and then get paid S3,000 by Eckstein and Mrs. Goddard. Without Straubel’s testimony, which Circuit Judge Shuster labeled Friday as "crucial", the prosecution could not prove anything beyond the fact that Eckstein and Goddard had been having an affair for about a year prior to Ricky Goddard's death, defense attorneys for Goddard and Eckstein maintained. At the preliminary exam, Straubel's testimony was allowed to be admitted as proof against Woodmansee. Under Michigan law, such statements are admissible, since it is considered a confession when one party tells another of a crime he or she has committeo. However, Straubel's testimony and that of other witnesses testifying to statements Woodmansee made to them about the murder were considered to be hearsay by the district judge when applied to Goddard and Eckstein. Therefore, the district judge decided, Woodmansee could be bound over for trial in the matter but there was not enough admissible evidence to bind over Goddard and Eckstein. Woodmansee was subsequently convicted of first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. After Shuster made his ruling Friday, he asked "How could you have Mr. Woodmansee convicted of murder and yet not be able to have a trial against his alleged co-conspirators?" When one party testifies about what a second party said about a third party, such statements cannot generally be used against the third party in court, according to Michigan and federal law. Such statements, called "hearsay", are considered unreliable and are excluded under Michigan's rules of evidence, Shuster explained. However, Michigan court rules provide exceptions where certain statements can be admitted into evidence. Continued on page 11 Developer’s land found undesirable by council The Hastings City Council doesn’t want 60 acres of free land alongside the Thornapplc River in Hastings Township, it decided Monday. The land might be polluted, Mayor William Cook said. The city doesn't want to be liable for any complications arising from such possible contamination. The land was offered to the city by Randy Wood of Grosse Pointe. Wood owns the land the Hastings Chrylser Plymouth Dodge dealership sits on and is the father of dealership owner Cathy Watson. Wood wanted to donate 60 acres of land in back of the dealership to the city. In return, he wanted the city to rent or lease property the city owns that dissects property Wood wants to develop. The city recently purchased the Penn Central Railroad right-of-way between Airport Road on the west and the city limits on the east. A portion of the right-of-way cuts across property Wood wants to develop on West State Street next to the dealership. Developing any permanent structures on Wood's land might be difficult unless the right-of-way land could be acquired, realtor Douglas Vickery said at Monday's council meeting. Vickery said even a council proposal to make right-of-way land available for rent might not be adequate for developer Wood's needs. The council decided that those who wish to do so can lease the right-of-way property the city owns for $3 a linear foot, with council approval. Leases will be for three years, the council decided, after which they must be renewed by a vote of the council. No permanent structures will be allowed on the right-of-way, the council said, since the city has already leased a small portion of the entire right-of-way to a telecommunications company for a large underground cable, and also may want to run utilities along the right-of-way from the city to Hastings Airport. Mayor Cook said several businesspeople have approached him, wishing to use the right-of-way land. He said some State Street businesses are looking to expanding their parking lots across the right-of-way. Parking lots would be allowable, Cook said. Leasing rights would only apply to commercial or industrial property owners, the council decided. Councilmember Frank Campbell said the land Wood wanted to donate to the city may have been polluted by Viking Corp., which is located on State Street east of the Chrysler dealership. Campbell said slag dumped by the Viking foundary is making its way toward the Thomapple River across Wood's 60 acres. Local woman killed in Monday collision A 23-ycar-old Hastings woman was killed Monday afternoon when her car spun on an >cy road into the path of an oncoming car. Diann Bekkcring of 322 E. Madison St. was pronounced dead at the scene of neck injuries. Bekkcring was traveling to her job as a computer operator at Amway Corp, in Ada u'hen her car apparently spun out on a hill on Alden Nash Avenue, north of 40th Street SE. Kent County .sheriff s deputies reported. Her car slid sideways into the oncoming southbound lane where it was hit broadside by a car driven by Terry McCaul, 22. of Lowell. McCaul suffered minor injuries in the acci­ dent. which occurred at about 2:35 p.m. Bekkcring had lived in Hastings about one year, after moving from Evart due to her re­ cent employment at Amway, reports said. Funeral services will be held Friday al I P m. at the Cook Funeral Home in Grand­ rille. The Rev. Wayne Bekkcring. step brother, will officiate burial in Winchester Cemetery in Byron Center. Memorials can be sent in her name to Plea­ sant Valley Rehabilitation Center in Evart. Diann Bekkcring was bom Feb. 6. 1963 in Portland, the daughter of George and Rita (Pfaendtner) Bekkcring She is survived by her parents of Evart: two sisters. Kathryn Griffcs and Nancy Brooks: brothers. Roger. Wayne. Calvin and David Bekkcring and Robert James and Bill Young. Snowy roads contribute to many accidents— Snowy, icy roadways have contributed to many accidents over the past week, including one on Cherry Valley Road Thursday that injured a Mid­ dleville woman and a four-year-old girl. Kathleen M. Schultz, 30, of 11849 Chief Noonday Rd. and Andrea Schultz suffered minor injuries when their car struck a vehicle driven by Vickie S. Cooley. 23, of 8309 Whitneyville Rd., Alto. Cooley was uninjured. Bar.y County Sheriff's deputies said Schultz was southbound on Cherry Valley just north of Adams Road at 4:20 p.m. when she lost control of her vehicle. The car crossed the center line and struck Cooley's car, deputies said. Cooley tried to avoid the Schultz car but lost control on the icy road, deputies said. The Schultzes were taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings' where they were treated and released. ' �)! •I Page 2— Tne Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 11,1986 Maximum sentence given to convicted sex offender by judge A Hope Township man has been sentenced to prison for 10 to 15 years for sexually molesting a nine-year-old girl. Rick L. Nichols. 33. of Harrington Rd.. Big Cedar Lake, received the maximum sentence allowable under the law. “Let us hope that all (people) who are do­ ing this thing or arc thinking of doing it give it another thought.” Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster said. Shuster handed down the sentence Dec. 3 in Barry County Circuit Court after Nichols* at- HELP WANTED PAINTER Temporary employment opening for experienced painter. Must have a proven background in professional intereior repair and renovation. Qualified individuals should apply to: Personel Department, Pennock Hospital 1009 W. Green St., Hastings, Mi 49058 South Jefferson Street News EVENTS 1. An annual highlight of the Holiday Season is the Christmas Collage Concert this Sunday at the High School Gym, 3 p.m. The choir joins the bands for this year's concert which features an hour of non-stop music including the "Hallelujah Chorus". Enjoy. On Monday, Dec. 15, the Junior High musicians give a Concert of Christmas Music at the Junior High Gym, 7:30 p.m. 2. The Christmas Parade, headed by a great couple, Pat and Madonna Hodges and ended by another great, Santa, was enjoyed by thousands. Well done! Our thanks to the hundreds of you who visited during the Merchants Open House last Friday, certainly a festive weekend in Hastings. We invite you to return soon and enjoy shopping with the friendly mer­ chants on South Jefferson Street and Downtown Hastings. 3. One of the most precious gifts you can give is your blood, especially needed during the Holiday Season. Stop at Pennock Hospital this Friday from 10 until 4 and make a donation. Visit Bosley's after you give and we will give you a free Snickers bar to restore your Christmas spirit. 4. Santa visits Bosley’s and South Jefferson on Monday evenings from 5:30 until 7:30 from now until Christmas. Visit him on South Jefferson and he has a free coloring book for you. He also has many other visits scheduled this season as listed in the Reminder. 5. Flamingo Fandango - December 12-14. Show your favorite flamingo at Bosley's this week and we will give you a S1.00 gift certificate. (All ages.) 6. Plan a visit to “01 Christmas Past" at Charlton Park this weekend. 7. National Ding-a-Ung Day - December 12. Write in 25 words or less the dingiest thing your favorite ling has done and and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate. 8. You may still contribute to the Christmas Baskets for those in need by calling 945-5566 or stop in at Love; Inc. 9. A trip downtown to see the beautiful Christmas Decorations should include a visit to our two newest stores, Hastings House and Floral Designs, both on State Street. Both are brightly lit with Christmas lights and full of gift ideas for you. 10. Florello La Guardia's Birthday - December 11. Stop at Bosley's and read us your favorite "funnies" this week and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky celebrates the Ozcanabans of Oz Convention (Dec. 13) by having a sale this week. The Buck follows the yellow brick road each week, overcoming tre­ mendous adversity to bring you the spe­ cials that cause you to sing "Over the Rainbow" when shopping our weekly Reminder ad. 2. The Christmas edition of the Bosley Bugle was such a success, we had extra copies printed and you may have one free when you visit Bosley's We also have a free 1987 Farmers Almanac and Datebook for you. 3. Enter our Bosley Christmas Drawing when you visit us and you may win the prizes listed in our ad and help send Christmas baskets at the same time. 4 Bosley Gift Certificates are good on any­ thing we well and are available in any amount for your Christmas giving. 5. Our Sentiment Shop has a large selection of Christmas Cards for everyone on your list. American Greetings Boxed Cards are 30% Off. With Christmas two weeks away, now is the time to mail your greetings. 6. Remember that Wednesday's are Free Double Print days at Bosley's. Stop in for details._____________, QUOTE: "I prefer my oysters fried; that way I knew my oysters Oied." —Ray C. Blount, Jr. IQSLEY F-PHRRmFICY SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET 00WNT0WN HASTINGS - MS-3429 behind Boftlay'a RHOADES. McKEE 4 BO:R 611 Waters Building Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 NOTICE of MORTGAGE SALE Default hos been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Richard C. Tyree and LaVerne D. Tyree, as his wile ond in her own right, mortgogor(s). to the Federal Land Bank of St. Poul, mortgagee, dated August 11. 1978. recorded on August 11. 1978. in Liber 237. Page 602. Barry County Register ol Deeds. By reason of such de­ fault the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. Al the dote of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal ond interest and ad­ vances on said mortgage the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Four and 13/100 Dollars ($55,284.13). No suit or proceedings ot low hove been instituted to recover this debt secured by soid mortgage or any port thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in soid mortgage and the statute in such case mode and provided, ond to pay such amount with interest, as pro­ vided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and ex­ penses. including the attorneys fees allowed by law. said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premises ot public vendue to the highest bidder ot the courthouse in Hos­ tings. Michigan, on Thursday. January 8. 1987, ot 10:00 a.m. local time. The premises cov­ ered by said mortgage is situa­ ted in the County of Barry, Slate ol Michigan, and is de­ scribed as tallows, la-wit: Part of the Northeast 7* ol Section 17. T4N, R9W, described as commencing of the North 7* corner of said Section, thence East 660 feet for place of begin­ ning, thence South 1317.35 feet, thence East 328.66 feet, thence North 1317.35 feet, thence West 328.66 feel to place of begin­ ning. Containing 2 acres more or less. Pursuant to public act 104. public acts ol 1971. os omonded. the redemption period would bo six months from the dole of the foreclosure sole, as determined under Section 3240 ol said Act. being MSA 27A.3240{3). Dated: Decembers. 1986 RHOADES. McKEE 8 BOER By: David J. Blass (P27213) Business Address: 611 Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Telephone: 616-459-4527 OD NOTICE of FORECLOSURE of MORTGAGE by SALE Notice is hereby given that the mortgage executed ond de­ livered by Robert D. Herley. Jr., o single man, mortgagor. Io THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, mortgagee, dated May 31. 1983 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. Michigan on June 8. 1983. in liber 254, of Mortgages, on Page 312. will be foreclosed, pursuant to a power ol sole contained in the mortgage, by a sole ol the pre­ mises encumbered by such mortgage, as hereinafter de­ scribed. to the highest bidder at public auction at the Court­ house in the East door of Barry County. Michigan at 10 a.m.. on Tuesday. January 20. 1987 to satisfy the amount duo on such mortgage. The premises located ot 5510 Guy Road. Nashville. Ml 49073 ond described in such mortgage and which will be sold to satisfy the mortgage ore os follows: The South % of the Northeast '/» and the North V» of the South­ east 7« ol Section 10. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan. Subject to existing highways, easements, and rights of way of record. The above described premises contain (157) acres, more or less. The undersigned is the lawful owner of such mortgage ond the note secured thereby. Mortga­ gor has defaulted in perfor­ mance of the terms and condi­ tions of the note ond mortgage, no proceedings have been in­ stituted to recover the debt se­ cured by such mortgage, and the undersigned claims the sum of EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND AND SIX AND 85/100 DOLLARS ($86,006.85) principal and in­ terest to be due on the mort­ gage at the dale of this notice, plus interest at 14.5 per cent per annum, legal costs, attorney's fee. and any taxes and insurance paid by mortgagee prior to the dote of sale. Pursuant to Public Act 104. Public Acts of 1971. os amen­ ded. the redemption period would be one year from the dote of the foreclosure sole, os determined under Section 3240 ol soid Act. being MSA 27A. 3240(6). Doted: Decembers. 1986 THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL BY: Leonard J. Sontarelli. Attorney 488 Kinney Ave.. N.W. P.O. Box 2007 Grand Rapids. Ml 49501 (616)453-5473 (1-15) lomey asked that Nichols be given jail „m and probation instead of prison. Lawyer David H. Tripp asked that Nicho|s be sentenced in a manner similar to other criminal sexual conduct cases that have come before the court recently. In many of (hose instances, sex offenders were given probationary terms of five years the first year to be spent in the Barry County Jail. Shuster acknowledged that he has handed out such sentences in the past, but said that with “sex crimes", sentencing is often not the same for the same offense. “You have to analyze what’s helpful to the victim and society as well as the defendant." he said. In some cases. Shuster said, the incidents of abuse have been isolated, such as the case of “an individual who came home drunk and Lake Odessa Library hosts open house Members of the board of directors of the Lake Odessa Community Library were hosts on the evening of Dec. I at an appreciation open h ose for township and village officials, volunteers who worked with the bookcases and equipment, those who sorted and catalogued books, contractors, donors and others who had been instrumental in making the library possible. Refreshments were serv­ ed and the invited guests and board members enjoyed seeing the library's progress. Mrs. Glenn Dcsgranges. president of the library board, reviewed the dates and steps which led to the Nov. 10 opening. She also expressed appreciation to those present. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met at Lake Manor on Dec. 4. An ap­ preciative audience heard Saralee HowardFiller, associate editor of Michigan History magazine, speak on women in Michigan history. She spoke on the role of women in the pioneer years, the developing years of statehood and the crusading years in matters of education, temperance and suffrage. She concluded with stories of Sojourner Truth, Mary Mayo and Sarah VanHoosen Jones. The next meeting will be a week later than usual, on Jan. 8, 1987. The Society’s centennial plates arc selling very well. The centenn;al history books have been delivered and society members were at lhe Page Memorial Building for three days so local residents could get their prepaid books. Additional books are on sale at a local variety store. proceeded to has e sexual relations with the iJ.ycar-olu nans sitter. ■•■'Then, upon realizing lhe ,rjpcdy „f wha| had happened. Shuster said, “he put himself in a therapy program." -This was an isolated incident and out of character." Shuster said. In other cases. Shuster said, such as in in­ cestuous situations, therapists request that the defendant be kepi out of prison, both because victims experience increased trauma if they feel they have been the cause of sending a family member to prison, and because the defendant is needed for family therapy. -The therapists say that it's not that we want to be kind to the perpetrator of the crime, but that the victims shoulder a large part of the guilt." Shuster said. Shuster said Nichols' situation was different. -This was not an isolated occurrence. It continued over a four-month period." -In this instance it was an eight-year-old (girl), not a 15-ycar-old babysitter. The defendant had lime to reflect upon his conduct and by plan and design carry it out.” In addition. Shuster said, “we have a situa­ tion where a child is in danger of (the defen­ dant) tor a considerable number of years. We also have the situation where society should cry out tor punishment. People should look io this and realize that thev will Ik* punished." Shuster went outside of state guidelines when handing out the sentence. He did so for many different reasons, he said, but one of the primary deciding factors was that "the defen­ dant is a serious danger to (the victim) and will continue to be until she is an adult." Deterrence of others from committing such crimes was also cited as a reason by Shuster. "Each sentence should send out a message to society that w ill hopefully deter others from committing like offenses."’ Shuster said. Shuster also said that state sentencing guidelines are not an "absolute". "They arc helpful and we do look at them for assistance." Shuster said. County Board of Commissioners adopts general appropriations act at meeting A resolution balancing total appropriations with available resources at $5,123,877 for 1987 was approved Tuesday by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The board has not yet adopted its detailed 1987 general operating budget, but a few changes were included in the preliminary 1987 budget distributed to commissioners. One of the proposed changes was to add ap­ proximately $4,600 to the county cooperative extension service budget in order to retain the services of an agricultural agent on a part-time basis. As a cost culling measure, in October, the finance committee had proposed eliminating one of the two agricultural agents who serve the county. Instead. Commissioner Ted McKelvey said Tuesday that a compromise has been worked out between the extension service to share one agricultural agent. Steve Nies, with Ionia County. Nies would spent 50 percent of his time in Barry and an equal amount in Ionia to reduce the costs to Barry. Several area farmers had protested lhe pro­ posed budget cut for ' . . extension when the , ublic budget hearing was held in October. In other business, the board: — Nominated Irene Hayes. Lottie Mat­ thews, Robert Shaffer. Marc Squier and Robert Van Singcl to be re-elected to serve three year terms on the county commission on aging board. — Appointed Ron Wilson to lhe post of supervisor at the county animal shelter. He will be paid S7.75 per hour. — Changed its next regular meeting from Dec. 23 to Dec. 30 to allow the finance com­ mittee to have more lime to finalize the pro­ posed 1987 budget. — Agreed with a recommendation of the personnel committee to deny closing county offices the day after Christmas and the day after New Year's Day. "Ills not in their con­ tract to have it closed.” said Commissioner Paul Kiel who chairs the personnel commit­ tee. "We feel we should have the facilities open in case people want to pay taxes or con­ duct other business. — Accepted a bid of S3.28O frem Welton's Heating & Cooling in Hastings for a new fur­ nace for the health building. “But to work everything out to an average situation doesn't mean that everything should fit into the average." Guidelines indicate a sentence of 18 to 36 months. Nichols' attorney said. Nichols spoke in his own behalf, saying "I am very sorry for the fact that it did happen. Nichols said he "never meant to hurt anyone" and "I'm glad it's come all out so it's all over.. .1 would like to get counseling so I never hurt them again." Nichols was originally charged with two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct but pleaded guilty to second degree criminal sexual conduct in exchange for the dropping of the first degree charges. Pleasantview Elementary Honor Roll 2nd Grade Shannon Rea. Jason Colon. Ron Uldriks. Janette Jennings. Sara Rasmussen. Jenny Schranz. Panthora Throop. Rachel Standish. Travis Williams. 3rd Grade Patty Blair. Tammi Kelly. Kathryn Brandt. Kristin Avery. Sarah McKinney. Elizabeth Pelts. Joshua Cole. 4th Grade Jenny Bennett. Jason Bradley. Delores Bur­ ton. Denise Heath. Amanda Jennings. Scott Long. Amanda Morgan. Andrew Ogden. Melissa Schreiner. Bonnie Tilley, Andrea Uldriks. Denny Walden. Michele Vandenboss. Sth Grade Elaine Allen. Martha Billmcyer. Jenny Blair. Kim Brandt. Brandi Eye. David Ham­ mond. Jamie Martinez. Kevin Potter. Nick Shaneck, Jeanna Taylor. Theresa Kelly, Alyce Zimmerman. 6th Grade Jeremy Bennett. Matt Blunt. Pam Emswilcr. Missy Petts. Jenny Storm. Jodi Taylor. Mindy Moore. Robyn Wallace. Nicole Sanford. Vai Blair. Chris Morgan. Michele Leatherman. Ben Washburn. Eileen Spcnclli. Dan Allen. Brad Thayer, Scott Wilson. HscTl ONE DAY ONLY Delton junior is in honor society ’S’l Saturday, Dec. 13 Alpha Chi. a coeducational national honor/ society at Olivet College, inducted 14 nev members at a ceremony held Saturday. Nor. I, at the Olivet Congregational Church. Among those new members was Julie Ann Collins, a junior from Delton. Alpha Chi promotes academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students and honors those achiev­ ing such distinction. The Strickland Agency. Inc. ___ A Division of... . ' Mid Michigan Insurance Group 301 S. Michigan Hastings • 945-3215 a * "Come on in where it’s warm!" low, Throw, or Push We make snow removal We’ve emptied out our Service Dept, and filled it full of New and Used Cars and OVER Trucks so you can 150 shop in the indoor Cars & Trucks comfort of our to Choose facility. From! A John Deere tractor and snow removal attachment handles even the worst snow conditions. Move snow from large areas with a snow blower and tractor combination. 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(M-371 Hastings (616) 945-9826 A Gift with any Purchase ...$1OO to $1,25O values fee Coffee & Donuts Open 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m ...or until the last customer is served ondrus ■ <^7 HASTINGS SOUTH M-37 IN HASTINGS Hours Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. Io 8 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m io 6 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a m. to 3 Ph. 945-2425 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 11,1986 - Page 3 Man pleads guilty to obtaining loan falsely u hi ifci . urunu st Maciinor Grand St.. "“tings, pleaded guilty m Barry County Cir­ m n DCC' 310 luoi;l“^es'>r "'tempting to obtain money by false pretenses n- t° o “dn""“l going to the National Bank in Hastings and using his brother's name lo apply for a $4,100 car loan. Rabbcrs was also successful in obtaining a KJ™" S'.0 000 rrom "» Pn™ Bank m Middleville using the same relative's name, he said. Rabbcrs admitted to having one prior felony conviction for a similar offense in Ottawa County and said he had just finished serving probation on that conviction prior to being ar­ rested on the current offense. He will be sentenced Jan. 7. Martin Breitner. 25. of 538 Flat River Dr.. Lowell, received three years of probation for resisting arrest. Judge Richard Shuster said he was thinking ol sending Breitner to prison, but relented when Breitner's employer wrote the judge and asked that Breitner be allowed to continuing working. Shuster told Breitner that "you've just plain gotten away with all kinds of things tin lhe last 10 yearsi. "If this is another one of your cons it'll fall throughi s«»oncr or later and we will get you in prison." Shuster warned Breitner. David J. Burandt. 20. of 366 Woodmere. Grand Rapids, was sentenced to 16 to 24 mon­ ths in prison for violating probation by failing to observe his curfew. Burandt has already served nine months in jail for the original offense, attempted larceny of a building. Since he will receive credit for time already served, his actual sentence is seven to 24 months. Bradford-White announces corporate reorganization As part of its long-term business planning. Bradford-White Corp, reorganized its cor­ porate structure with the formation of two new subsidiaries, it was announced recently by Michael R. DeLuca. chairman of the board and president of Bradford-White Corp. The two new subsidiaries arc Bradford-White Manufacturing Corp and Bradford-White Sales Corp. In addition. DeLuca also announced the ap­ pointments of R.L. Milock as president of Brad ford-White Manufacturing Corp, and A. Robert Carnevale as president of Bradford­ White Sales Corp. According to DeLuca. the new susidiarics will allow better management control of the various aspects of Bradford-White's business. The reorganization will also pave the way for diversification into other areas of interest to the plumbing and heating industry through Bradford-White Sales Corp. Bradford-White Corp, headquartered in Philadelphia. PA. is a major manufacturing company with distribution throughout the United States. The company is currently awaiting federal approval to sell out to Rhccm Manufacturing Co. of Atlanta. R. L Milock Hastings resident on winning Michigan State University computer team A team of four programmers from Michigan State University won the 1986 Regional Programming Contest recently at Purdue University. Fifty-seven teams representing 53 Midwestern colleges and universities com­ peted in the four-hour event designed to test programming skills. Tim m»IuIhmu ware judg­ ed by faculty members from the Purdue Department of Computer Science and the School of Electrical Engineering. One of the members of the MSU team was Amy K. Krummin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krummin of 667 Durkee Rd.. Hastings. Amy is u senior majoring in computer science. Youngstown State University placed second in the competition. DcPauw University third, and Purdue fourth. The top two teams will ad­ vance to the national programming contest in St. Louis next spring Trophies were given to (he lop thicc teams at an uwuids banquet in Purdue Memorial Union after the contest Members of the first-place team also received calculators donated by Hewlett-Packard. The contest was sponsored by the Purdue student chapter of the Association for Com­ puting Machinery. The software used during lhe contest wus written by a team of graduate Rur.-m.ti u.m u. :n in ..von less Burundi .-. could he out of prison even Jess than seven months, depending on Michigan Depart item of Corrections procedures regar­ ding early releases and time off for behavior. That fact led prosecutor Judy Hughes to recommend that Burundi's probation be con­ tinued and he be given an additional three months in jail. Such a sentence would give the court more long-term control over Burandt, Hughes saidShuster said Burandt violated his probation twice prior to the current violation. "We’ve tried jail, we've tried probation and we haven't been successful. I hope by sending you to prison you won't like the experience.” Shuster told Burundi. Jerrv ,cTyK E.c Samis.... IK. .-of 33(1 W. Stale Rd., actings, was sentenced to nine months in for 5'.-i months already serv• for violating his probation on an uttering dnt Publishing (cashing a forged cheek) wnviction. And a Dec. 17 date was set for pre-trial mo■Ws in the Steven P. Ostrander armed rob­ bery case. Ostrander, 2|. of 139 Woods Trail Rd.. Delton, is accused of holding up an M-43 par­ story Oct. 6. His defens, .•ttomey. David he did not know what motions he will file in the case until he reads the transcript of the preliminary exam. The case is set to go to trial Dec. 29. ed VIEWPOINT Commentaries from our editorial staff and the community — — EDITORIAL:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Studies, proposals point out state's problems A study of Michigan's economic statistics and a property tax reform proposal w hich came out last week both point up the need for this stale's government to change its ways if we are to have prosperity in the future. Here arc a feu statistics put together by the Heartland Institute, a Chicago-based research group: — The state s tax burden in 1985 was six percent above the national average. Per­ sonal income taxes are 26 percent abo.c the nation: vehicle fuel taxes arc 22 percent higher: and vehicle license taxes stand at 11 percent above. Only the sales tax is less than the national average. — Michigan's state and local property taxes per person in 1984 were 47 percent above the national average. "In addition, other cost burdens faced by employers, such as regulation, workers’ and unemployment compensation, work stoppages, etc. are nearly the highest in the country." the author of the report. Patrick Anderson, wrote. Anderson said that Michigan lost 5.3 percent of its population. 487.000 people, between 1980 and 1985. The stale's income per person dropped from 102.6 percent in 1980 to 98.1 percent in 1984. after a low of 96.8 percent in 1982. B) coincidence, shortly after the Heartland study was released a group of business organizations in the state proposed sweeping changes to Michigan's property-lax system. In announcing the proposal. Michael P. Smith, a vice-president of the Michigan Slate Chamber of Commerce, said "Property taxes arc clearly and distinct­ ly an economic development issue... .Business docs not mind paying taxes, as long as those taxes arc fair and equitable. " Michigan economic woes of the 1980s have had many causes, but it should be clear that our tax structure is a hindrance not an aid to development. "For Michigan to return to its former position as an economic powerhouse, it must lower these costs and allow its still vigorous, though suffering, private sector to pull it ahead." Ander­ son said. We agree. Jury finds alleged extortionist innocent A Barry County jury found a 48-year-old man not guilty Friday of charges that he fired on the home of a Johnstown Township couple alter he tried to extort money from them. Francis V. Myers of 20219 Hubbard Rd.. Battle Creek, was charged with threatening to harm Robert and Chris Lang of 14300 Bed­ ford Rd. if the Langs did not pay a debt owed Myers' wife Mary . Myers was accused of extortion and malicious destruction of a building, the pro­ secution alleging that Myers fired several rille bullets into the Lang home shortly after he allegedly threatened them on August 20. 1985. Myers was found innocent of both charges, and a third charge that Myers possessed a firearm while in the commission of a felony was dropped. Jury foreman Andrew Schutt of Hastings said there were "too many questions left unanswered" after the trial and jurors felt that Myer'- guilt was "not proved beyond a reasonable doubt." The Langs testified during the trial last week that Myers and his wife came to the Lang home and Myers threatened to "beat the .... " out of them if they didn't pay back money they owed him and his wife. " The Langs had borrowed $20,000 from Mrs. Myers prior to her marriage to Francis, they said, so they could build a home. The couple had made an agreement with Mrs. Myers to provide her with an apartment in the home, they said. Mrs. Myers married Francis July 26. 1985. On Aug. 20. 1985. Francis testified, he and Ntudenls from Purdue. The five problems in­ cluded two related to computer graphics and arithmetic, one to compute the area of oddlyshaped objects and one to find ancestors in a family tree. his wife were talking about the debt owed to them by the Langs, and decided to go over to the Lang home and discuss the matter. Mrs. Myers said she needed the money bccause she was try ing to sell her home and had mortgaged it to give the Langs their loan. According to the Langs, after the Myerses reached the Lang home on Aug. 20 Francis Myers threatened them and then reached for a gun he was carrying in the hack compartment of his truck cab. According to the Myerses. Francis never threatened the Langs either verbally or with a gun. Myers also denied firing on lhe Lang home shortly after he and his wife left the Lang home. Myers' defense attorney stressed the fact that no witnesses had been produced or physical evidence presented to link Myers to the shooting. Prosecutor Dale Crowley argued, however, that no one but Myers had a motive for firing at the house and in addition. Myers had had three different rilles in his possession on at least three separate occasions the month prior to the incident. The Lang home was struck with bullets from a .22 rille. The prosecution said Myers had three different .22 rifles confiscated by police w ithin a month in lhe summer of 1985. Defense attorney Edward Hackett of Battle Creek contended, however, that his client did not own a rifle at the time of the August 20 in­ cident. and the prosecution had not produced the weapon used in the shooting. Jury Foreman Schutt said jurors also ques­ tioned the fact that "there was no evidence found that evening." A nd furthermore... In light of all the gloom} statistics above, the State Officers Compensation Com­ mission announced yesterday that state elected officials will get some hefty pay hikes in their Christmas stockings this year. Governor Blanchard will top $100,000 per year in 1988 and legislators w ill take home nearly $40,000 plus expenses. In the private sector, your salary is tied to your performance. We should review those statistics in two years before the next raise is proposed. PUBLIC OPINION: What customs do your family find traditional at Christmas? Also. Sehuil said. Robert Lang had become belligerent while testifying and “seemed to be much more liable Io be the aggressor" in the altercation than Myers. The Langs testified that they have subse­ quently paid back the money they owed. Had Myers been found guilty of extortion, he could have been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Brad Humphrey Nancy Herbstrelth Kathy Campbell Howard Frost Laurie Brandt Youngsters learn about respiratory system Part of the respiratory system project for Mrs. Renner’s fifth grade science class was drawing diagrams on plastic bags to learn about human lungs and how they work. The students wore these bags to protect their clothing while they dissected pig lungs. r John Berry, a registered nurse from Pennock Hospital uses his education background to teach fifth grade students about the human respiratory system using a real pig lung. Students shown here overlooking are Arloa Baffler John McKinley. Kelly Eggers and Mike Smith It's great! ft's exciting! It's gross! Il's kinda wierd! Such were the reactions of some of Audrey Renner's Central School fifth graders this week as they learned first-hand about their respiratory systems by dissecting pig lungs. The dissection project is part of a new health education program that will eventually involve all fifth graders. Pig lungs were chosen because they most closely resemble human lungs and are the closest in size to human lungs, says Pat Scheid of the Calhoun Intermediate School District. She provided seven healthy pig lungs for the students to use. Prior to the dissections, the students watch­ ed a filmstrip explaining how the lungs func­ tioned and were able to work with a model of the human respiratory system, said Renner. As a supplementary activity, they drew diagrams of the respiratory system on large plastic bags, she said, which they also wore during lhe dissections to keep their clothing clean. The reaction of most of the students was positive. "It's gross, but we're learning something from it." said Alicia DeMond. "1 think it's really neat." said Billy Wcstcrvcld. “ ’cause 1 like taking animals apart and looking at the inside of them." He also said he was really surprised at the number of air sacs going down io the lungs. "It's neat, 'cause it’s neat to see what it looks like." said Matt Lord. But one student. Jason Bayne, wasn’t too excited about the project. "1. think I'm nuts, seriously. I don't like this, he said with a slight groan. Linda McAlvey. one of the mothers who helped, said the students were not afraid to touch the lungs She said they handled the lungs and inflated them. "They just get right in there." she said. The students identified parts of the lungs and their purposes, said Renner. They follow­ ed the route of air as it reaches the lungs and were able to discover how the air works in the lungs. They could put their fingers in the trachea and feel the cartilage rings on the outside. They used bicycle tire pumps or straws to inflate the lungs and were able to see the number of lobes within the lungs. Parents of some of the students assisted in the dissection, four of whom - Peg Kaiser. Sherry Bayne. Linda McAlvey and Brenda Mowry - arc nurses. Also helping was Brent Markley, a meat cutter who had to revert to his biology class lessons, and John Berry. a registered nurse from Pennock Hospital. Tim Smith In this holiday season, many families will be carry ing on traditions as they celebrate Christmas. Some traditions will have been brought over from other countries and car­ ried on through generations, while some might be only a few years old. We decided find out what some of the local family tradi­ tions are so we asked people on the street if their families had any special Christmas traditions. Fifth grader Tracy Reynolds uses a plastic drinking straw to inflate a pig lung as part of her class' dissection project. She is assisted by a volunteer parent, Brenda Mowry. The project is part of a unit which teaches the students about their own respiratory systems. Hastings Howard Frost, Middleville: "I have a lit­ tle Santa made out of cardboard. He's about five years old. but there's not a Christmas that goes by that he isn't brought out. He's all beat up. but we put him up every year. We always meet in Hastings and have Christmas dinner about a week before Christmas al my daughter’s (Sandy Carlson) house." Nancy Herbstreith. Hastings: "Normally, if we know anyone who's alone, we invite them to Christmas al our house. We celebrate on Christmas Eve. There arc always some people we can think of who arc alone and there's nothing worse that I can think of than spending Christmas alone." iaiuric Brandt. Woodbury: "When I was growing up. the whole family would always put the Christmas tree up the day after Thanksgiving. On Chirstmas day. my hus­ band and son and I spend the day together; just the three of us." Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 50 - Thursday. December 11.1986 Subscription Rates: Si 1 00 per year in Barry County: $14.50 per year elsewhere. Tim Smith, Nashville: "Oh. probably lighting yule candles. We have special (ad­ vent) candles we light every night. Our family all takes part in it. We read verses that go along with it." Brad Humphrey, Hastings: "My mom always makes oyster slew. We have that Christmas Eve and on Christmas day. our grandparents come over on my dad's side of the family. Christmas Eve is always (celebrated with) my mom’s side of the family." Banner $13.00 per year in adjoining counties; and Kathy Campbell, Hastings: "When 1 was a little kid, we always went out and bought a live Christmas tree. Everybody went. We also went to my grandma's in Lansing." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must Include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 11,1986 Charles Svoboda Lula M. Garrison John C. Steward HASTINGS - Mrs. Lula M. Garrison. 93. of I05I E. Woodlawn. Hastings died Friday. Dec. 5. 1986 at her residence. She was bom on February 18. 1893 at Barry County, the daughter of Joseph B. and Maria E. (Evert) Wcrtman. She attended Dowd School. She married Harry O. Gar­ rison on February 16. 1916. He died July 5. 1968. She was a lifelong resident of Barry County. Surviving are two sons. Gerald Garrison, of Hastings, and Harry Garrison. Jr. of Freeport; eight grandchildren; for step children; 11 grcat-granchildren; six step grcat-granchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son. Lawrence Garrison in Nov., 1986. Funeral services were held Monday. Dec. 8. 1:30 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home with Rev. David Nelson. Jr. Officiating. Burial was in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Diabetes Association. MILLIKEN - John C. Steward. 77. of 9751 Clinton Trail. MuUikan died Wednes­ day. Dec. 3. 1986 at Hayes-Grecn-Becch Hospital. Charlotte. Funeral services were held Saturday Dec. 6 at Mapes-Fisher Funeral Home with Mr. Edgar Flcctham Eulogist and Rev. Gordon Binns officiating. Burial was at Sunfield Cemetery. Mr. Steward was bom February 14. 1909 at Sunfield Twp.. the son of Nathan and Jennie (Bennett) Steward. He married Laura Mae Pficffer on September 6. 1932 at Angola. Ind. He was employed as a metal finisher at Lan­ ding Fisher Body Div. and retired after 25 years of service. He was a lifelong resident of Sunfield Area. He was an avid and loyal Detroit Tiger Fan. For the past 16 years, he was in Lakeland. Fla. for the Detroit Tiger Spring Training season where he had the same reserved seat for 12 years. Surviving are his wife of 54 years. Laura; three sons. Douglas of St. Louis, MI. Robert of Portage. Richard of Scottsdale. Ariz.; two brothers. Everett of Charlotte, Dale of Lake Odessa; one sister. Mrs. Blanche Foltz of Sunfield; 12 grandchildren; two great grand­ children. He was preceded in death by five brothers. Paul. Charles, Claude. Art. Albert, one sister. Ethel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Valley School Memorial Fund in Memory of Mr. Steward. Clark 0. Bliss, Sr. MIDDLEVILLE Mr Clark O. Bliss Sr.. 93. formerly of Middleville, died Wednesday. Dec. 3. 1986. in Largo, Florida. Cremation has taken place in Largo. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to lhe Music Fund of Middleville United Methodist Church. Mr. Bliss was bom Oct. 5. 1893 in Mid­ dleville. He was married to Clara Gibbs on June 14. 1916. They lived in Largo since 1979. He was employed by Wolverine Brass, retiring in 1959. He was a life member of the Middleville Masonic Lodge. Mr. Bliss is survived by his wife. Clara; two sons. Clark (Bud) and Connie Bliss of Irons. Paul and Nancy Bliss of Grand Rapids, a daughter Jean and John Fisher of Rockford and Largo; one brother, Ross and Lorraine Bliss of Grand Rapids and Largo; five grand­ children, Karen and Ken Kelley, Mary and Mike Crawford. Cheryl and Russ Ruthruff, Daryl and Caroline Fisher and Garry and Pam Fisher; ten great grandchildren. Philip C. Green Philip C. Green, 81. of6906 Lakeview Dr.. Bellevue, a former longtime Eaton Co. under­ sheriff. died Tuesday. Dec. 9 at Eaton Manor in Charlotte. Arrangements are pending at Vogt Chapel Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville. HASTINGS - Mr. Charles Svoboda. 63 of 4005 E. Quimby Rd.. Hastings, died carl Tuesday. Dec. 9. 1986 at Borgess Medical Cen’er in Kalamazoo. Funeral services will be held I p m. Friday. Dec. 12, at Wren Funeral Home. Fr. Leon H. Pohl will officiate with burial in Barryville Cemetery . Memorials may be made to Michigan Heart Fund. Mr. Svoboda was bom December 4. 1935 in Chicago, the son of Charles and Frances (Zadina) Svoboda. He moved to Ironton. M] as a child and attended Charlevoix school graduating in 1941. He served with the U.S Army during World War II. Mr. Svoboda was married to Jane M. Clark on April 26. 1949. They came to Hastings in 1967 from Charlevoix and purchased the Ockerman’s Store al the comer of E. Quimby and Charlton Park Roads which he and his wife have owned and operated since that time Mr. Svoboda is survived by his wife jane. one son. Harold Svoboda of Hastings; one daughter Mrs. Susan Merrill of Germantown MD one granddaughter; a sister. Mrs. Martha Paterka of Charlevoix. Lillian N. Brandt Mrs. Lillian M. (Holcomb) Brandt. 81 of 345 N. East St.. Freeport died Monday, December 8 at Pennock Hospital. Services were held Wednesday. Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, the Rev. David Garrett officiated. Mrs. Brandt was bom on May 22, 1905 at Ionia County, the daughter of George A. and Nora (Slater) Hooper and attended Pleasant Valley Grade School and Freeport Hieh School. P She was married to John M. Holcomb on March 14. 1929, Mr. Holcomb died in March of 1979. She married Andrew F. Brandt on April 7. 1984. She attended Freeport Methodist Church and the First Church of God in Hastings. Mrs. Brandt is survived by her husband. Andrew, three daughters. Mrs. Elnora Tobias of Middleville, Mrs. Leo (Dorothy) Loftus of Hastings, Mrs. Douglas (Margorie) Thomas of Grand Blanc, MI., one sister Mrs. Cla.'ibelle Kaffman of Alto. 13 grand­ children, 11 great-grandchildren, one step­ son Robert Brandt of Portland, Oregon, a step-daughter Mrs. Roy (Elaine) Johnson of Jacksonville. Fla., eight step grandchildren, four step great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. Alexander R. Neil ATTEND SllftKIS HOI'K UNITT.n METHODIST CHURCH Hastings Area FIRST (•RKSHYTERIAN CHURCH. IU>ii»k« Mnh Allan J Wceninh. In lerim Minltiet Kllcen Higbee. Dir Chria director Sunday achedule 9 30 Felkiwahip and Coffer 9 55 Sunday hhool. 11 HI Morning Wonhip; 600pm Evening Worahip. 7 00 pm. Youth Meeting Nuncry for all aervicea. TIPST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 Ing Wonhip 11:00 a m Evening Worahip 6 p.m. Wrdnaaday. Family Night. 5:30 AWANA Grade* K thru 5. 740 pjn. Senior High Youth (Houaaman Hall). Minning Wor*hip acrvic** Nuraery pro- WHCII AM and PM 9 30 Church School CUwan far all agea 10 30 Cotfee Hour In lhe Church Dining Room. 11:30 Chiklren a Church. S30 Junior High Youth Fdlowahip meet at church to deliver prraenn 6 30 Senior High Youth Pdlowahtp meet at church Monday. Dec. Wednesday P1RST CHURCH OP OOD, 1330N Broad nu<l CluMma* m.-n»|triher. ? JOCtuncvl FeBowahlp Wonhip; 7 p m Wedneaday Prayer. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OP CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Minlater Clay Roa* HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Manhall Rev. Eleven Palm. Parlor. Sunday Morning Sunday School • 1000. Morning Wonhip Service • 11 00, Evening Service • 7:30. Prayer Meeting Wedneaday. Night ■ 7 30. KMMANURI. WISCOPAL CHURCH. HASTINGS ASS1MBLY OP GOD. 1674 GRACH LUTHERAN CHURCH. 231 e ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. MS S. and II a m 4:004.30 pm confcaalon* Saturday Alexander R. (Alex) Neil, 74, of Caledonia died Sunday, Dec. 7, 1986 at his residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1:30 p.m. at Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Stanley Vugteveen of­ ficiated with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Caledonia. Mr. Neil was born September 29. 1912 nf * Casnovia, v (Wamsley) Neil. He married Geraldine E. Williams, February 14, 1942. He was retired from Bessire Co. and had served in World War II. He was a member of Caledonia American Legion, Caledonia Masonic Lodge, Mid­ dleville VFW and Hastings Moose Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Geraldine E.; his children, Wyatt A. and Jeanne Neil of Caledonia; William R. and Brigitte Neil of Caledonia; Janna L. Kelly of Wyoming; Lori A. and James Trutsch of Caledonia; eight grandchildren; a special friend, Lt. Col. George A. Iler of Hcidelbert, Germany; seven sisters. Mrs. Lena Church of Ha., Mrs. Margaret Zirbel of Fla.. Mrs. Ben (Hazel) Nagel of Hastings. Mrs. Bernard (Lois) Falconer of Hastings, Mrs. Donna Kenfield of Hastings, Mrs. Marian Kowalczyk of Alto, Mrs. James (Zona) Thomas of Hastings; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lorraine Neil of Delton; several nieces and nephew Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Visiting Nurses Service or lhe Cancer Society. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Nashville Area FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. W Grren Street Haatinga Mich 4UOM |M6t ¥459574 David H Neliom Jr PaMur Sunday Dec 14 ■ 9 00 am Children* Choir v 30 am Sunday su»il 10 30 am Coffee FeUovnhip. Ill JO* in Rad-> Rrnadr.U WBCH 1100 am Wnrafap 400pm Jr Hi and Sr Hl Youth Frlkraahipt Monday. Dec IS TOO pm Scout* Tuetday Dec 16 Handbell Ctuar 6 30 UM Men Ladin AppiccialKin Dinner w'retervationa Werinetday Dec 17 2 30pm Cub* 7 00 p m Pack hireling Thunday Dec It 7 00 p m Chancel Choir CHURCH OP THE NA2ARENB 1’15 GRACE WRUIYAN CHURCH. 1302 5 Hanover. H*atu.p Leonard Dan*. PaMo Ph 944 2256 or 945-9419 Sunday Sunday School 9 48 a m . 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Harting* Saturday Maaa 6 Xpm Sunday MamMOam Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BAN HELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Mary Horn officiating Country Chapel Church School 9 00 a m wonhip 10:15 am Benfield Church School 10 00 a m Worjirp Service 11 X OrangevilleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Manh Rd two rru.n aouth of Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman. Pallor Un Ham* Sunday School Sept Sunday School. 945 am Church Semen 11 an.. 6 pm Wedne*day 7 pm Family Bible Inautute foe 2 year oldi through adult. Nunery Mailed at all aervice* Bea ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-5157 foe tree traaaportation in Gun Lake area Mmaienng God a Word to Today a World ST CYRIL 6 METHODIUS Guo UU Father Walter Spllane Pavlo. Phone 792 2*S9 Saturday Mau 5 00 p m Sun day 900 am Member FZ3.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER ANO REMINDER 1952 N. Broodwoy • Moating* BOSLEY PHARMACY Heoter Estep SUNFIELD - Hester Estep. 89. of 12329 Ionia Rd.. Sunfield died Sunday. Nov. 30, 1986 at her home. Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 2 at the Sunfield United Methodist Church with the Rev. J. Cris Schroeder and Mr. Edgar Heetham, Eulogist officiated. Burial is at Sunfield Cemetery. Mrs. Estep was bom on Oct. 20. 1897 in Sunfield Twp., the daughter of Roy & Cina (Flint) Richard. She graduated from Sunfield High School and attended Kalamazoo County Norma). She married Forest W. Estep on March 7, 1916 and lived her entire life in the Sunfield area. She taught school for a short time and was a member of the Sunfield United Methodist Church and the Sunfield Senior Citizens and a charter member of the Sunfield D.U.V. Mrs. Estep is survived by four daughters. June Ebright of Wilmington, Delaware. Mrs’ Bud (Bethel) Berndt, Mrs. William (Nina) Bosworth, Mrs. Jerry (Bina) Schray. all of Sunfield, three sons Richard of Woodland Forest. Jr. of Saranac. Bill of Sunfield. 28 granchildren. 50 great-granchildren. five great-great grandchildren, one sister Mrs Cale (Bethel) Stanbaugh of Sunfield. Her 12 grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Proceding her in death were her husband in 1975. son Carlton io 1979. two brothers Wayne and Clifton Richard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Fund in memory of Mrs Middleville Area ST AUGUSTINE MuMlrnllr Father Walther spliane Pavt.e Phrrw 792 2*av Sunday Man 11 00 a m • Pre*cript.on»" • I IS S. JeHerton - 945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. HMIM. HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cooh Rd. —Moating*. M<higon X------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd . 6 mi S Panor Brent Branham Phone 623-22*$ Sunday School at 10 am.. Woe •hip II am.; Evening Service al 7 pm . Youth meet Sunday 6pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 pm Obituaries continued on Page 12 Woodland News When the Power Hour for three-yearplds and the Stnry Hour for four-year-olds uere held at Woodland School last week, each mother brought a Christmas favorite snack or dessert to share with mothers and children. The children enjoyed the usual ac­ tivities and stories while the mothers swap­ ped recipes and visited. The Eagles Lodge and Auxiliary held a Christmas party and dinner at their building on .Main Street last Saturday al noon for Lakewood area senior citizens. Auxiliary president. Kay Leonard, said that this is the seventh year the Eagles have held special holiday parties for the Woodland. Lake Odessa and Sunfield Seniors. Fruit baskets were given to the 55 guests by Santa Claus, and entertainment was pro­ vided by Ivan Suntken. Ann Foreman and Bob Foreman, piano and banjo singers. Mrs. Foreman also sings. They performed old-fashioned songs and some of the guesLs danced. Kilpatrick Missionary Society has postponed their December dinner to Wednesday Dec. 17. It will be held at noon in the church basement. The Disciples class at Kilpatrick Church held a party Saturday night and decorated the church for the holiday season. They put up a large Christmas tree donated by For­ rest and Mary Lou Webster. The ceramic nativity made by Bonnie Norton several years ago was again set up in the church where it can be enjoyed by everyone who comes in. New colored lights arc now up in the “Woodland Beauty Spot", the tiny park next to the fire bam on the comer of Broad­ way and Main Street. The>e lights were purchased with lhe proceeds from this year’s Labor Day wcekend/Homecoming held in September. They will be lighted evenings now through the end of the holiday season. When the Woodland Sesquicentennial Commission met at the Lions Club den last Monday evening, only members Tom Niethamer, Jim Lucas and Earl Engle at­ tended. Wayne Henney came, and they discussed the closing of M-43 during the Sesquicentennial parade on Aug. 15. 1987. The low attendance was mostly due to sickness. Woodland residents have been having lots of colds and flue. Woodland Sesquicentennial Commis­ sion members and volunteers are planning to participate in the Media Appreciation Day planned by Charlton Park, the Barry County Historical Society and other historical preservation and sesquicentennial groups. This event will be at the Charlldn Park Museum Dec. 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. Newspaper, radio and television people have been invited and will be given tokens of appreciation for the publicity Barry County events have been receiving. Word has been received in W»xxiland •hue Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stannard are now ‘"ht-Palm D68WT"t-Jalit. LaVerne and Jean Roberts had Thanksgiving dinner at Bob and Doris Huyck’s home in Lake Odessa. Dan and Connie Lowe and their daughter. Jamie Lowe, from Lansing, and Colleen Cunn­ ingham, Paige and Kceia of Lake Odessa were also guests at the dinner. On Sunday, LaVerne and Jean Roberts visited his sister-in-law. Pearl Roberts, at the Finlay County Manor in St. Johns. Zion Lutheran Church Luther League held their annual dinner for church senior citizens on Sunday after church. Eight league members and advisors served turkey soup, salad, drinks and pic to 37 seniors. Everyone enjoyed the church’s festive holi­ day decorations as well as the meal in the fellowship hall. Mary Ann Nowak, Woodland Postmaster, has announced that the Woodland Post Office will be open extra hours until Christmas. The window service will open at 7:30 a.m., will not close at noon, and will stay open until 5 p.m. through Dec. 24. Saturday hours will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 13 and 20th. This will add several extra mailing hours during lhe two-week. pre-holiday period. The post office crew - Mary Ann Nowak. Jim Wickam. Doug Hoort and Pam Duits hopes this change helps everyone in the Woodland area have an easier Christmas. Special Christmas programs have been planned at Woodland area churches. Zion Lutheran Church will hold their Christmas pageant Sunday. Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. The Sunday school teachers and students have been working on this program for many weeks. Kilpatrick Church special Christmas program will be held at the church on Sun­ day, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. The Parish Puppeteers and Judy Sarver will present special Christmas material at morning worship. 10:45, on Dec. 14 at Woodgrovc Christian/Breihren Parish in Coats Grove. The “Carol of Christmas" cantata will be performed at the Lakewood United Methodist Church 9:30 a.m. worship ser­ vice next Sunday. Dec. 14. This production i$ under the direction of music director. Nancy Booi. and features many special singers and numbers. Woodland Methodist Church's Christmas program will be held during the 9:15 Sunday morning worship service on Sunday. Dec. 21. This program will feature the choir and the Sunday school children. The tide of the program is "Jesus Is The geason For The Season". Woodland Methodist Women’s Club will hold their Christmas tea at the home of Pat potter on S. Main St. Monday evening. Dec. 15. at 7 p.m. Shari Hershberger, soprano, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Hershberger of Coats Grove Road, gave a vocal recital at Lakewood High School auditorium last Thursday evening. She was accompanied on the piano by her voice instructor. Robert Ojter Oster said th£ is only the second nme in his >,ear5 ol ,cach,n® 'ocal mUMC Jhai’ he has had a student able to give this by Catherine Lucas Entertaining at the Christmas dinner are (from left) Ivan Suntken. Bob ond Ann Foreman. Eagles Auxiliary helpers at the dinner are (front row, from left) Kelli Kennedy, Carrie Kennedy, (back row) Evelyn Hankins, Sue Hazel, Shirley Hole, Yvonne Henry, Betty Root and Kay Leonard. Keith Ftrlec orders a new cat from Santa Claus at the Woodland dinner. kind of a performance. Miss Hershberger is a senior at Lake wood High School. She has been audi­ tioned at several colleges and universities perparatory to making her choice of a school to further her musical training. She has also been singing gospel music publicly the last few months with a quartet called "The New Generation". She sang songs written by Carl Bohm. George Frideric Handel, Albert Malotte. .Charles Gounod. Edward Grieg and a medley from "Sound of Music" by Rogers and Hammcrstein. She prepared her own program notes. Around 200 people attended the concert. After the program, a reception was held in the choir room of the school so family, friends and guests could congratulate the young singer. Last Wednesday around noon, a fire broke out or was started in debris in a manhole in the old heating tunnels in the Woodland school. The school filled with smoke and the children were evacuated while the principal. Mr. Dan Royer, ex­ tinguished the fire. The Woodland Fire Department was call­ ed 10 duiuiillWiC it t*<«. mii uui, UIIU Ron France came with an oxygen tank and a mask. He asked for fire department back up before he entered the smoke-filled tunnels, and Jim Wickam. Rick Bump and Jim Stowell came to the school. After they decided the fire was no longer burning in the tunnels, the children were allowed to return to the classrooms. The firemen sug­ gested the tunnels be completely cleaned and inspected soon, and as they arc no longer used for heating since a new system has been put into the school, scaled if possible. TicktS for the electric model train that will he raffled off at the Music Center in Hastings the evening of Dec. 18 arc available in Woodland from Jim Lucas. This mcxlcl is a reproduction of the same type of antique train that ran in Barry Coun­ ty by the C.K. and S. Railroad in the late 19th and 20th centuries. The model set has six cars, hcadlightcd engine with smoke, a trestle set and telephone poles and railroad signs. It is being raffled by the C.K. and S. Depot Preservation Committee. Proceeds from the raffle will go toward the costs of setting the old Hastings depot up at Charlton Park this spring. Moorman Mfg. Co. B08SEMIHE MSMTMINC The Right Prescription for\burUrwnmower. 795 7647 ROBERT KLKGE 6wrexHO*o rWXMZWXErtWJJJ We are a national firm hiring a Sales and Service representative who has good BUSINESS JUDGMENT and AMBITION. Excellent employee benefits. For further information send resume to: Ad # 182 c/o Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 11.1986— Page 5 SocMwi.. Pennock Hospital physician receives certification from American Board of Emergency Medicine Dale E McNinch. D O., has receised I® board certification from the American B<on' of Emergency Medicine. McNinch is one « several physicians who staffs the Pennoc Hospital Emergency Department. Board certification is awarded to tho^ physicians who complete written and oral ex­ aminations designed to test the knowledge ai® expertise of a physician specializing 10 emergency medicine. A phy sician must fcivC practiced emergency medicine for at least fi'c years or completed” a two-year residency in Hayward-Greenfield united in marriage Aug. 30 Tiffany Hayward and Brandon Greenfield were uniled in marriage Aug. 30. at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Alan Weenick. Their parents arc Gina ana Al Hackett and Kenneth and Linda Greenfield from Hastings and Larry and Noel Hayward of Delton. Matron of honor was Katie Hayward, at­ tended by bridesmaid Ann Hayward and twin flowcrgirls, Patti and Tara Stockham. The best man was Joe Greenfield. Groomsmen were Robb Kennedy and Paul Roberts. Ushers were Tony Hayward and Dave Gibson. Gene Greenfield, accompanied by Steve Steward sang the "Wedding Song" before the ceremony. The bride was attired in a semi-cathedral length A-line gown of ivory satin, featuring short puffed sleevps and tiers in the skirt of ivory chantilly lace. Her fingertip veil was held in place by an ivory rosebud wreath. A luncheon reception was held at the Leason Sharpe Hall. Entertainment was pro­ vided by Baroque Again, a four-string quartet. Catering was by Sandy James. Mr. and Mrs. Garry Bowman assisted as master and mistress of ceremony, with Debra Slocum at the guest book. Brenda Hayward made the wedding cake. The couple is now residing in Watertown. NY., where Brandon is stationed with the U.S. Army. Corkins-Franks exchange wedding vows on Aug. 23 On Aug. 23. at the Nashville United Methodist Church in the presence of 250 guests during a candlelight double ring ceremony. Tamara Corkins. daughter of Fred and Dorothy Corkins of Nashville, and Robert Franks, son of Bob and Barb Franks of Ver­ montville. were united in marriage with Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Attending the bride and groom were Debbie Corkins of Nashville, maid of honor, sister of the bride: Pat Resseguie of Vermontville, best man. friend of the groom; Beth Ewing of Ver­ montville junior bridesmaid, cousin of the bride: Dan Franks of Vermontville, junior groomsman, brother of lhe groom: Lisa Franks of Vermontville, bridesmaid, sister of the groom: Mark Nelson of Eaton Rapids, groomsman, cousin of the groom: Kim (Haas) Scutl of Portland, bridesmaid, friend of the bndc. Scott Vilenueva of Vermontville, groomsman, friend of the groom: Carol Lamie of Nashville, bridesmaid, friend of the bride; Nicole Kraai of Vermontville, flowergirl, friend of the bride and groom: and Wayne Moore of Vermontville, ring-bearer, cousin of the bride. Ushers were David and Rick Hachnel of Lansing, cousins of the groom, and Glenn and Matt Ewing of Vcrmontville. cousins of the bride. Soloists were Julius Mauer of Holt, and Sue Bahs of Nashville. The brides dress featured a Victorian neckline, chapel length train, and long sleeves accented with lace, sequins and seed pearls with a matching veil. The bridesmaids wore lavendar taffeta gowns which featured a lace neckline and taffeta ruffle. The flowers the at­ tendants wore or carried were made by the medicine Io be eligible io ukc lhe 'nation for certification. lain*' and later his doctor of osteopathy degrees from Michigan State University and com­ pleted his internship al Grandv iew Hospital in Dayton. Ohio He served as a flight surgeon in lhe U.S. Air Force, and as the director of emergency medicine at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac prior to joining the staff at Pennock Hospital. Dr. McNinch resides in the Ada area of Grand Rapids with his wife Martha and their three children. v"> prouJ *’f Dr M. NlfKh's al­ ment of board certification, said Dan ..-p..’lon- president. Pennock Hospital. ls accomplishment is an asset to himself Ir. *Cl* as hospital and the patients he cenir!” “Ur-Efncrgcn'‘> Department. Board well Ka”?? ** an indication of his ability as enu. aS h,s comm',men( to excellence in w^gency medicine. " cNinch received his bachelor of science Owens-Kerns exchange wedding vows Sept. 20 Stacy Jo Owens and Robert Kerns exchang­ ed wedding vows Sept. 20. at St. Phillip Catholic Church in Battle Creek. Father Fit­ zgerald performed the double-ring, candlelight ceremony. The btide is the daughter of Jim and JoEllcn Owens of Dowling. The groom is the son of Bob and Sue Kerns of Battle Creek. The maid of honor was Barb Watson of Burlington. Bridesmaids were Shari Maurer. Kim Inman, and Terri Peters. The flowergirl was Katie Owens, cousin of the bride. The best man was Wayne York of Nor­ cross. GA. Groomsmen were Brent Mc­ Cowan. David Stockham, and Craig Pennock. The ringbearer was Ben Owens, brother of the bride. The ushers were Mark Owens and Gordon Ritchie. The bride's dress was made of icy white taffetta. The shirred-fitted bodice, juliet cap sleeves and eight-foot ruffled cathedral train were all trimmed in handbeaded lace. The veiled hat was trimmed in matching lace and the layered veil was dotted with seed pearls. Her bouquet contained white roses, carna­ tions, large fuji mums and baby's breath with long ribbons of peach and white. The bride's attendants wore peach taffetta dresses styled with ruffles and bows like the brides. They carried nosegays of peach roses and carnations and baby’s breath with ribbons of peach and white. The flowergirl wore a white taffetta dress with a peach cummerbund and large bow in lhe back. All the girls dresses, including the brides, and flowers were designed by the bride* and handmade by her mother. The groom was dressed in a white tuxedo and his groomsmen wore black tuxedo's with peach ties and cummerbunds. The ringbearer was dressed in white with peach tie and cummerbund. Two showers were given in Stacy’s honor. A "room" shower was given by Ronnie Frick, Shari Maurer and Kim Inman. And one for the families by Barb Watson and Kim in­ man was also given. The bride is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School and attends Kalamazoo Valley Community College for cardiorespiratory therapy. The groom is a 1982 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is employed by Nippondenso Manufacturing in Fort Custer, Battle Creek. The couple reside at their new home at 11651 Hutchinson Rd., Dowling. TOYS REDUCED 30°/o-70°/o PriOM OUR ORIGINALLY LOW EVERYDAY PRICES! SAVE 1301 Mattel BABY BRITE DOLL Feed her lhe magic bottle ... and watch a rainbow appearl 14" Ages 3-up. Mattel SOFT SURPRISE NOW «96 MF orig. 19.97 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Benner of Hastings arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Robin Kay Benner to Michael Jack Kelley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Kelley Jr. of Middleville. An April wedding js being planned. Sivits-Ruthruff announce engagement Theresa Sivils and Wayne Ruthruff from Hastings are proud to announce their engage­ ment. They arc planning a February wedding 996 orig. 22.97 SAVE 2Q0i bride's mother as was lhe bride's bouquet of carnations, roses, stephanotis and daisies. Special guests attending the wedding were Gilbert .and Peggy Corkins of Nashville, grandparents of lhe bride; and Raymond and Dorothy Franks of Vermontville, grand­ parents of the groom. Also attending was Evelyn Nelson of Eaton Rapids special friend of the bride and groom. Hosts and hostesses were Lee and Aria Barnhill aunt and uncle of the groom; and Don and Phyllis Skedgell of Nashville, aunt and uncle of the bride. Cutting the cake at the reception was Debra Carl. Barb Gurd. and Nicole (Nickel) McMillen, friends of the bride. Attending the guestbook, gift table, and birdseed baskets were Kelly Eastman. April Blakely. Angie and Becky Howard. Alice Moore and Sarah Titzee. all cousins of lhe bride. Music was provided by the Knights of Sound of Lansing. The couple took a honeymoon trip to Gatlingburg Tenn., and now reside on Lacy Lake Road in Charlotte. Benner- Kelley announce engagement NOW Soft crib bumper toy with eight fun activities to excite baby's imagination. Ages to 2Vz. Playtime COOLER TALKING POUND PUPPY Cooler's eyes and mouth move in sync with pre­ recorded tape. Ages 7-up. (Four C bMwm mt included) Milton Bradley NOW 3996 orig. 59.97 Parker Brothers THE nn.r. It rrr .. ............................. .. SSST0" NOW 15.73 #3000 MFR. REBATE^^. . 4.00 Ages 5-up. 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Play prepares kids of adulthood. As dolls teach parenting, guns leach killing. Adults must serve as antiwar, nonviolent models and help our children explore alternatives to the militarist environment they face every day. Please, folks, buy playthings that arc creative, peaceful and non-competitive. Let us give our children the good gifts of peace, love, units and friendship. — M B. IN MARQUETTE. MICH DEAR MARQUETTE: Amen. I couldn’t have said it better myself. BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular video 18. "Kathy Smith's Body Basics (JCI) cassettes as they appear in next week's issue 19. "Cobra" (Warner) of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, 20. "Gone With the Wind" (MGM-UA) Billboard Publications, Inc. Reprinted with VIDEOCASSETTE RENTALS permission. 1. " Indiana Jones and the Temple of VIDEOCASSETTE SALESDoom" (Paramount) 1. " Indiana Jones and the Temple of 2. "Down and Out in Beverly Hills" Doom" (Paramount) (Touchstone) 2. "Slecping Beauty" (Disney) 3. "Raw Deal" (HBO-Cannon) 3. “Jane Fonda's Low Impact Aerobic 4. "The Money Pit" (MCA) Workout (KarLLorimar) 5. "Pretty in Pink" (Paramount) 4. "White Christmas" (Paramount) 6. "0ut of Africa" (MCA) 5. “Jane Fonda's New Workout 7. "Cobra" (Warner) (Karl-Lori mar) 8. "Nine and a Half Weeks" (MGM-UA) 6. “Raiders uf the Lost Ark" (Paramount) 9. "F-X" (HBO-Cannon) 7. “Witness" (Paramount) 10. "Legend" (MCA) 8. "The Sound of Music" (CBS-Fox) 11. "Spacecamp" (Vestron) 9. “Beverly Hills Cop" (Paramount) 12. "PoIice Academy 3: Back in Training" 10. “Pinocchio" (Disney) (Warner) 11. " Playboy Video Centerfold No. 3" 13. "Sleeping Beauty" (Disney) (KarILorimar) 14. “The Gods Must Be Crazy" 12. “Star Trek: The Motion Picture" (Playhouse) (Paramount) 15. "Murphy's Law" (Media) 13. "Alice in Wonderland" (Disney) 16. "The Trip to Bountiful" (Embassy) 14. "The Cage" (Paramount) 17. "At Close Range" (Vestron) !5."Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” 18. "Runaway Train" (MGM-UA) (Paramount) 19. "Wildcats" (Warner) 16. "Mary Poppins" (Disney) 20. "Highlander" (HBO-Cannon) 17. "The Music Man" (Warner) Brough! to you exclusively by... Music Center IX W suit Si, Downtown HsstHgs FRCE PAWkinQ BEHIND OUR $TO« Utt Ovr Comtnwni Covn St. f rtrraec* 945-4284 Ann Landers Comfort may not be kosher scaring only his socks we would have to Ijjow if he was behind the shrubbery and a few other details. Meanwhile. I hope you till take him to a neurologist. The man may have an organic problem. (Sorry I'm toil busy to go to Cincinnati and help you drag hitn there.) Dear Ann Landers: My husband js nearing refitment age. He is a guod man. esteemed and admired by all who know him. Recently I came home from a meeting and noticed him standing in lhe hackyard wearing only his socks. I was stunned. When I asked why in the world he was un­ dressed he said it was more comfortable. My question is this: If someone happened to sec him in our yard without any clothes on. would he be subject to arrest .’ I know that exposing oneself in public is against the law. but is one’s backyard considered a public place? Please don't tell me to take him to a counselor unless you arc willing to come to Cincinnati and help me drag him there. — WORRIED WIFE DEAR W IFE: A while back I printed a letter about a woman who paid the paper boy while wrapped in a teeny-weeny face towel. She was in the doorway of her own home. My consultant said she might be ar­ rested for contributing to the delinquency of a minor if she made gestures or behaved in a way that suggested she was trying to seduce the lad. If your husband was standing in his yard Violent toys promote violence Dear Ann Landers: I'm writing to you because you reach millions of people and because I believe you arc sympathic to this cause. ' With the holiday shoppy season ap­ proaching. I’d like to address the issue of war toys, also called “action or fantasy figures." The sales of these toys have in­ creased dramatically in the last two years. Studies have shown that playing with these toys increased the tendency toward anger and violence in normal children. War characters arc cross-promoted by TV cartoons that are extraordinarily violent. The underlying message is that all opponents must be destroyed. It has been documented that youngsters display ag­ gressive. anti-social behavior after wat­ ching these shows. These fierce creatures arc also featured in HAVE A FRUITFUL HOLIDAY WITH SLICE Readers rebut queasy eater Dear Ann Landers: I was appalled by the responses you received from readers critical of your defense of the handicapped woman in lhe restaurant. I was especially offended by the Mississippi reader who believes handicapped people an not normal. She described herself as “picky eater with a queasy stomach." Since this is not the state of healthy person, maybe SHE is the one who shouldn't go to restaurants. — C.H. IN INDIANA. DEAR IND : Several readers suggested another place for her to go. Thanks for writing. Don’t opt for the tracks Dear Ann Landers:! speak for a great many citizens of Montreal. Please print this letter. It is urgent. The number of suicides up here by people who throw themselves in front of the Metro is reaching alarming proportions. I say if you want to knock yourself off. it’s your own business, but please do it on your own time in a way that will not inconvenience others. Pills are much neater — or you could put your head in the oven and turn on the gas. I am a motorman on a Metro. Our schedules have been loused up three times in the last few months by loonies who knocked themselves off by jumping in front of our trains. When this happens, everything stops and it is one huge mess. The police must be notified and nothing can move until the tracks are cleaned up. I've been reading your column for several years and have never seen a letter like mine before. - ANGRY IN QUEBEC. DEAR QUEBEC: I've never seen a letter like yours before cither, and I hope I don't see one again. It's grisly. I doubt that anyone considering suicide by running in front of a train would be deterred oy your remarks, but on the outside chance that so­ meone might. I’m printing it. Lawyers not all bad Dear Ann lenders: I simply must speak out regarding the wife of an Arizona lawyer who knows nothing of their financial situa­ tion. You advised her to find a lawyer elsewhere immediately and discuss her situation. Bravo! My husband (also a lawyer) did the same number on me. Every time I pressed for in­ formation. his explanations were more complex, more convoluted and more con­ fusing. I finally went to another lawyer who discovered that the rat was embezzling from me and lhe children I was ahle. «nh lhe help .>1 lhe lawyer. Pul ■' ’"’P •" 11 (Needlcc. in cay. I am no longer married in the man.) ... e I was reluctant to go lo a lawyer for the same reasons as the lady tn Arizona. I drove l(X) mile to another city and engaged a lawyer with a firm that did not have of­ fices in my town (I did not want to appear on a computer here.) The lawyer was wonderful. He assured me that he was not afraid of my husband (I was). His advise was excellent and his fee was nM»( reasonable. That man restoed my belief that there are some lawyers out there who arc decent human beings. Please, lady in Arizona, sec a lawyer! A husband who doesn't want to tell his wife anything about his finances pro­ bably has something to hide — GRATEFUL IN VERMONT DEAR VERMONT Thank you for the testimony. A great many women needed that. CONFIDENTIAL to anyone who doesn't know what to send a doctor - t a lawyer for Christmas; The paperback of “Defendant." by Dr. Sara Charles and Eugene Kennedy. Ph D., a Vintage Book, is a terrific gift at S7.95. Getting better with age Dear Ann Landers: Thanks for pointing out to “Made My Decision" that many ar­ tists. musicians, scientists and writers did their best work when they were in their 60s or 70s. Goethe completed "Faust" after he was 80. Judge Learned Hand completed 50 yars of service in 1959 at the age of 87. Amos Alonzo Stagg was still coaching football when he was 100. The list is a long one. — A.HP. DEAR A. You bet! Add Grandma Moses. Winston Churchill. Vladimir Horowitz. Albert Einstein. Admiral Hyman Rickovcr. Pope John XXIII. Pablo Picasso. Frank Lloyd Wright. Carl Sandburg. Justice Louis Brandcis and on and on. H7io/s prudish? What's OK? If you aren't sure, you need some help. Il's available in the booklet: "Necking and Pet­ ting — What Art The Limits?" Mail your request to Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11995. Chicago. III. 60611, enclosing 50 cents and a long, stamped, self-addressed envelope. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE Hastings library to show The Showman In keeping with the Christmas season. Hastings Public Library will present the children's film The Snowman. Saturday m**ning. Dec. 13. at 10:30 a.m. This color film has special appeal for preschool and early elementary age children. When a small boy dreams that the snowman lie made in the yard comes to life, they ex­ plore together the perils and joys of winter. A non-verbal story the animated presentation has an orchestral background and illustrated in (he soli, muted hues of pastel colors. The movie will run 26 minutes. Santa Claus will visit Hastings Public Library on Tuesday. Dec. 16. at 10:30 a.m. to read Christmas stories at the preschool story time. Preschool children are invited to attend. Legal Notice The Checks have been distributed. Hastings stores are Shopper’s Heaven.. But remember, now's the time to join for '87! Christmas Clubbers like our interest bearing Club Accounts — Open yours for next year, now ... Make a splash this Holiday with Slice Holiday Coolers. SLICE* HOLIDAY COOLER • Fill a tall glass with ice. • Pour in Slice and your favorite wine to taste. • Garnish with lemon and lime. Slice and Diet Slkv arc traJenurks < f ftpuCu. Inc ^ubcturCTs CouponT^1”5 5/31/y' I 55C SAVE 55< When you buy one 2-liter bottle, one '/’-liter 8-pack. one 6-pack cans or one 12 pack cans of Slice or Diet Slice. pr*uhelU.<lHtnM-r«lu.‘rrd?x>lgn use lorvwuti-' traud Customer must on all ‘ . irjpnu^ n ^..her ANK of ASTINGS West State at Broadway MEMBER FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 RHOADES. McKEE & BOER 611 Wolers Building Grond Rapids. Michigan 49503 NOTICE of MORTGAGE SALE Default has bean made in the conditions ol o mortgage mode by Richard C. Tyree and La­ Verne D. fyree. as his wile ond in her own right, mortgagor(s). io the Federal Land Bonk of St. Paul, mortgagee, doted August II. 197B. recorded on August It. 197B. in liber 237. Page 602. Borry County Register oi Deeds. By reason or such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount ol soid mortgage due ond payable forthwith. At the date ol this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest ond ad vances on soid mortgage the sum ol Seven Thousand Forty­ Seven and 34 100 Dollars ($7,047 34). No suit or proceed­ ings ot low have bee instituted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage or ony port there­ of. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sn’e contained in soid mortgage ond the statute in such cose made ond provided, ond to pay such amount with interest, os pro­ vided in said mortgage, ond oil legal costs, charges, ond e»penses. including the attorneys fees allowed by low. said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to lhe highest bid­ der ai the courthouse in Hos­ tings. Michigan, on Ti jrsday. January 8. I9B7. al 10:00 o.m. local lime. The premises cov­ ered by soid mortgage is situa­ ted In the County of Barry. Slate ol Michigan, ond is de­ scribed as follows, lo-wil: The West 250 feet of the East 300 feet of the North 348 48 feet of the West hall of the Northwest •/. of lhe Northeast 4 of Section 17 T4N. R9W. Containing 10 acres more or less. Pursuant to public oct 104. public acts ol 1971 os amended •he redemption period would be twelve months from the date of •he foreclosure sale, as deter­ mined under Section 3240 of said Act being MSA 27A.3240(6). Dated December 3. 1986 RHOADES McKEE S BOER By David J Blois (P272I3) Business Address: 611 Waters Budding Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Telephone 616 459 4527 (l-l) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 11,1086- Page 7 Pkom Time to Time... AIRLINE TRAINING INTERVIEWS t»y...Esther Walton Exchange Club awards local sixth graders Ice making was an early local business During lhe winter months. ,<x harvesting was one of ilr early manufacturing and trading businesses for Barry County All the major lakes and rivers supponedrhe mdusln Thornapplc Lake and Coles Landing had one of lhe larger outfits. Coles Landing was ideally situated, the raihoadI ran right next to the lake, ice could be cut on the lake, transported to shore, stored in an ice house and shipped by rail to the larger cities. The harvest of ice grew in importance with the development of the ice box and the preser­ vation of food. Natural ice harvest was limited to the northern states where frozen Uater from lakes made production possible Artificial ice manufacturing as an industry was known as early as 1866 but gained in importance after lhe turn of the century. Artificial ice gained faster acceptance and was most popular in the southern states, aA they had no natural ice supply. In United Slates al the turn of the century, the ice harvest was gathered in on an enor­ mous scale, and with an elaborate system of apparatus. The ice was cleared from snow by means of an implement called the snow-plane. An ice-plow, drawn by horses and driven by a man riding on it or propelled by steam was Uicn made to cut deep parallel groves in the ice. and these were again crossed by other groves at right angles, so that the whole of the surface was deeply marked out into small squares measuring a little more than three feet. A few of these square blocks were detached by hand saws, the remainder were easily broken off with cross bar. Large blocks of ice were then loaded on wagons or floated tc th* ice house to be stored. Ice needed to be cut with saws not with an axe, into blocks of regular size, so that they would pack into the ice house solidly and without leaving air spaces between them. Ice cut in squares by saws would keep perfectly well. It needed to be cut and packed in cold freezing weather, and to further preserve it a pailful of water was thrown over each layer to fill up the spaces between the blocks and ex­ clude the air. This procedure preserved kx for a year in a properly constructed ice house. The ice storehouses, were located near the source of water either on the border of lake or river. The storehouse, usually built of wood, had a foundation about eighteen inches to two feet deep in a dry or gravely or sandy soil. If the soil was clay, the foundation had to be dug two feet deeper and filled to that extent with broken bricks, coarse gravel or clean sharp sand. There was no other type of drainage under it. If a drainage ditch had been made it would have allowed air to enter the storehouse and destroy the ice. Around the inside of the storehouse founda­ tion were laid sills of two by six planks, and upon these boards were nailed horizontally. A door frame was made at one end. The roof was slanted and the building had broad caves to shade the walls from the sun's heat. A ven­ tilator was installed at the top of the house and spaces were provided above the plates and between the rafters at the eaves to permit a constant current of air to pass over the upper packing and remove the collect vapor. Packed tightly between the stacked ice and the storehouse a foot thick was saw dust or straw. When the house was opened in the summer and the packing disturbed, it was carefully replaced. This kept the area filled and prevent air circulation, which destroyed the ice. Local dairy farmers would cut and store their own ice to preserve their milk. Their methods were basically the same as the com­ mercial production, with the exception of the cutting which most likely was done by hand with an ice saw. In this manner, the ice could not be cut in precise regular blocks, generally that suited lhe fanner, who's only cost was his time. To compensate for the blocks being ir­ regular. the concerned farmer would shave over the upper surface of all lhe cakes with a carpenter's adze. The shaving ot ice were swept into the crevices between the cakes, then a little water was sprinkled over lhe whole surface to cement the layers together. When the ice was all packed in. it was covered with 10-15 inches of sawdust. Give the Gift of Love at Christmas On Friday. Dec. 5. the Hastings Ex­ change Club awarded the Novembers Young Citizenship Award to the sixth graders at Pleasants teu School. This pro­ gram is designed to honor and encourage youngsters (sixth grade students) who. although not at the head of their diss. prac­ tice those qualities which enrich society honesty, hard work, helpfulness, leadership and fair play. The recipients arc chosen by their homeroom classroom teachers. Young Citizenship Award Recipients for November (student, teacher, and school respectively): Pam Emswilcr. Mrs. VanDerMolen. Pleasantvicw: Eileen Speneilli, Mr. Schils. Pleasantvicw. Would you like a caree' witn WESTERN AIRLINES. UNITED AIRLINES TWA PIEDMONT CONTINENTAL or MIDWAY AIRLINES? These are just a tew ol the 109 airlines you might be interviewing with if you were an International Air Academy graduate' More than 5000 Inter­ nal tonal Air Academy graduates are already enjoying the excitement of the airline industry You could be joining them after just 12 weeks of International Air Academy training1 Find out how! Attend lhe special 2-hcur seminar TUESDAY DECEMBER 16 • 7M P.M. STOUFFERS BATTLE CREEK HOTEL 50 Capitol Ave S W Baffle Creek. Ml The Humane Society of Barry County MRS. CLIFFORD DOLAN. TREASURER 937 W. Madison SL, Hastings, Ml 49058 NAME__________________________________________ NO. & STREET____________________________ :___________ CITY. STATE ________________________________________ I enclose S3.00 dues (or more) to help support the Barry Coun­ ty Humane Society (Tax Deductible) INTERNATIONAL AIR ACADEMY _ New ( ) Renewal ( ) Natural ice could be harvested in 1900 for about 70 to 90 cents per ton: in exceptional cases it was as low as 50 cents. Pan of the cost for natural ice production was the transporta­ tion io market. Frequently the production site was a considerable distance f rom the center of consumption. The further the consumption center from the production site, the higher the costs. The cost also depended largely on the weather conditions during the process of for­ mation. The resultant thickness and weather conditions during cutting and housing made the margin between minimum and maximum cost vary as widely as the winter weather. Many hardships accomplished the manufac­ turing of natural ice. Ice harvesting generally ran from the time the ice had frozen to the proper depth, generally in January, until it began to thaw in March. Warm winters caus­ ed little production of ice. If a hot summer followed a warm winter as it did in 1919, Hastings experienced an ice famine, which was as disastrous for them as they would be without electric for several days. In 1913, a January thaw spoiled lhe ice harvest and caus­ ed much distress. An account dated January 21. 1904. in the Hastings Banner tells of some of the pitfalls in ice making. "One day last week one of the men enjoin­ ed in cutting ice in Hope Township attempted to send his team home alone, as we arc in­ formed he had before, but instead of going where (hey were expected to. they walked off into a place where (he ice had been cut and were drowned.' In March of 1916. the Banner carries an ac­ count of a team, wagon and a load of ice sink­ ing in Clear Lake. "In trying to bring in as much ice as possible, the farmer lost his ice load.' When it appeared in the paper he lost his dignity as well. About 40 lo 50 years ago. it was still possi­ ble to have an ice man deliver ice to residences. To indicate wanting a delivery of ice. a cardboard sign was placed in the front window. The ice man would then slop and throw back the leather cover off the ice nestl­ ed in a bed of straw or sawdust. He would then chop around the needed size, generally one or two blocks, plunge it up and down in a pail of waler to remove the sawdust; wipe it off and hoist it upon his shoulder. The ice man wore a leather or rubber apron and shoulder pad. Inside the house he would place the ice in the ice box. Children gathered around the ice man when he chopped the ice. for little slivers of ice were sure to become their property. These ice slivers were much appreciaed on hoi summer days. Artificial ice was ice frozen by mechanical or chemical means. It had the advantage of being easily rendered pure and it could be manufactured year-round in the hottest day or county. By 1900. Chicago had a large and perfectly equipped plant for the production of artificial ice. As the production of artificial icc became more practical, the harvesting of natural ice declined, until it was no more than a memory of a cold sliver of ice on a hot sum­ mer day. St Louis Missouri _ MERRY CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS $^0^ HASTINGS Hastings is Barry County’s largest shopping center, offering you a large selection of quality stores, friendly clerks, plenty of FREE PARKING and hometown values. The local businesses want you to experience the pleasure of shopping where you are not just another face in the crowd, but a customer who Is always welcome. On State Street, South Jefferson Street and other streets in the downtown area, more than 100 businesses provide goods and services to the community. You’ll find famous brand names that you trust, national chain stores and, of course, many local independent stores, whose owners believe that Hastings is the best place to be in business. Hastings is easy to reach on M-37 or M-43. You can come in the morning, stay for lunch and complete your shopping in the afternoon. If you need more time, many stores are open extra hours for your holiday shopping convenience. Christmas is hectic enough without fighting crowds and traffic. Fill out your Christmas shop­ ping list by shopping in Hastings. Legal Notice SYNOPSIS REGULAR MEETING ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD DECEMBER?. 1986 All Board Members and 6 citizens prevent. Discussion on unuted under­ ground storage tanks that could cause water contamination Approval ol Purchase ol 2 pagers and fronlend adjust­ ment* for Fire Dept. 4 wheeler Guernsey lake bridge proiect. Pine lake Road protect. Conlor motion with Michigan New Clean Indoor Air Act; Additional stock holder on Class C Roy Martin Enterprise* license; Reappoint­ ment of present Board of Review member*. $1 000 •ransfer from Contingency Fund to Transfer station departmental budget Discussion on Centel Coble TV rote increase Bills Approved. Meeting adjourned at 8 20 P.M. Darlene Harper Clerk Attested to by. Russell K Stanton Supervisor (12-11) BRIAN’S PAINTING & WALLPAPERING Interior • Ertenor Commercial & Resulental Drywall Repair Vertical & Horizontal Blinds (GIG) 945-441B Hastings (517) 546-2687 Howell FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE A manufacturer of metal stamping machinery has an opportunity for field service representative. Extensive travel required, must have stamping machine experience and be skilled on mechanical, electrical pneumatic and hydrolic components. Send resume and salary required to: Ad # 184 Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 This section spon­ sored by J-Ad Graphics, the featured advertisers and the following businesses: The JCPenney Co. Department Store. Downtown Hastings Hastings Savings and Loan Assn. Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. Where Savings Does Make a Difference Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy Insurance lor your Life. Home. Business and Car Barry County Lumber Hom? Center Tne House of Quality Your Rexaif Store Downtown Hastings Hastings Mutual Ins. Co. Open 9 am. to 11p m The Hallmark of Insurance Excellence Bosley Pharmacy County Seat Lounge Soutn Jefferson St.. Downtown Hastings 1952 N Broadway Banner and Reminder City Food & Beverage South Jef’erson St. Downtown Hastings WBCH Stereo lOOAM'FM Brown’s Custom Interiors Homes m Town Hastings Building Products. Inc. Mfgs ol Home improvement Products Hastings City Bank 150 W Court Street Wren Funeral Homes Hastings-Nashville Felpausch Food Center Hastings Press National Bank of Hastings Erne Foods - Meat • Produce 152 W State Street Corner of W. State a: Broadway Cinder Pharmacy Flexfab, Inc. HOW State Street Flexible Hose and Ducts tor Industry Patten Monument Cemetery Memorials �Page 8 The Hastings Banner— Thursday, December 11.1986 Saxons grapplers finish third in Middleville Wrestling Invitational on Saturday Saxons make it 2 straight, bury Ionia Hastings never trailed in gunning down Ionia's state-rated basketball team Tuesday night 63-47. After Kent Gee's opening basket gave lhe impressive Saxons a 2-0 lead, the Bulldogs never came any closer in losing their second straight game of the season. The Saxons raised their record to 2-0 and now set their sights on Friday's Twin Valley opener at Lakeview. Ionia is 1-2 after a season-opening win over Portland and an upset loss at Haslett Saturday. Hastings Coach Denny O'Mara was ex­ tremely pleased with his team’s efforts in a number of areas, but noted one particular part of his team’s game. "The key was wc played good team defense.” said O'Mara. ’’(Scott) Turnbull worked hard as did (Mike) Karpinski. Dan Willison did a good job on the big guy. But it wasn't any individual who did it. it was a team effort." Two defensive ploys by Hastings worked especially well. First, the Saxon press forced Ionia into 25 turnovers and threw the Bulldogs out of their offense. Hastings’ Mike Brown (24) fires in two his game high 33 points in the Saxons’ 63-47 upset of Ionia on Tues­ day. Hastings opens its Twin Valley season this Friday in a key encounter at Lakeview. “Il bothered us quite a bit." said an uncort). municativc Ionia coach Vince Nevins after the game. Secondly. the Hastings defense swarmed all over Ionia’s gigantic 6-fool-IO center Hoikamp. making him a nonentity f(Jr muvh of the game. Hofkamp was held to 4 field goals in 11 attempts and finished with only 9 points. In all. Nevins wasn’t al all pleased with his team’s performance. “You think I brought them all the way down here to play like that?" he snapped, Hastings raced to a quick 19-7 lead after the first seven minutes and still led !9-l| at the end of the first period. After the Saxons' Mike Brown tossed in 4 straight field goals Hastings upped the margin to 27-14 by the midpoint of the second quarter. Ionia went on a brief 7-1 spun to dose the gap to 28-21 with 2:25 left in the half. But Hastings scored 6 of the next I0 points to up its lead to 34-25 at the half. Ionia scored the first 4 points of the third period and seemed ready to make a run at Hastings until the Saxons went on an 8-1 tear to lead 42-30 with 2:24 left in the third period. Hastings still led 47-34 by the end of the period. Two baskets by Ionia's fine senior forward Brett Zuver cut the lead to 51-40 midway through lhe fourth quarter. Bui Brown and Karpinski combined to score lOof the neu P points and the Saxons led 61-42. Brown finished lhe game with 33 points fulling l5-of-25 field goal,. Karpinski added 13 pom's. Scon Turnbull tossed in 5 while Willison and Gee added 4 points each Zuver finished with a game high 17 for Ionia including 11 in lhe second half Slatislically. Hastings cut its turnovers jown from 22 |asl Friday against Caledonia io only 9 against Ionia. The Saxons also hit 51 percent (27-of-53) from the field and 9-of-l2 free throws ' •We did a much belter job of picking our shots and being patient.” said O'Mara. "Wc always have to concentrate on that." Ionia, meanwhile, was having all kinds of problems both a! the line and from the field The Bulldogs hit l9-of-5l field goals and only 9-of-22 free throws. Those statistics didn't please Nevins. •We got some shots and most of the time they were what wc wanted.” he said. “It got pretty heller skelter out there.” As will be the case many times this winter, the Saxons were outrebounded 25-23' Willison grabbed 7 while Brown and Gee had 4 each. Hastings opens ils Twin Valley season Fri­ day al Lakeview before staying on the road at Lakewood next Tuesday. ( Sports Despite four wrestlers in the champion­ ships. including two litlcists. the Hastings wrestling team finished only third in the Mid­ dleville Ins national last Saturday. Hastings finished with 124': points. 13 behind second place Martin. Helped by six first and second places finishes, host Mid­ dleville uon the meet with 163'7. The Saxons* Tom Bolo at 126 an J Matt Spencer at heavyweight won individual titles while Mike Hafer al 132 and Courtney Olsen at 155 both were runnerup. Hastings Paul Austin at 119 took a third while Brian Redman at 98. Todd Gould at 145 and Chad Murphy at 185 took fourths. The Hastings junior varsity teain par­ ticipated in the 20-tcam Lakewood Novice Tournament, coming away with one first and two seconds No team scores were kept. Eric Endsley at 119 was Hastings* only in­ dividual champion while Peter Hauschild al 132 and Roger Byykoncn- at heavy weight were second. Third places were recorded by Dan Bell at 126. B.G. Thormundsson. Greg Heath and John Gcrgcn. Saxon JV eagers lose first two contests WRESTLING Hastings 20 ... Delton 54 B Redmon won on disquolificotion A Coffery $ Chipmon pinned by T. Hoven 13 J Teune*»en pinned by D. Sever 36 P Austin pinned by R. Morris I 09 T Bob moj. dec. G Hayward 9-0 M. Holer pinned by J. Blesch 2 50 T Ziegler pinned by K Miller 33 T Gould pinned by B. Coffery 1:00 C. Olson pinned by C. Haven 1:05 J. Lenz pinned D. Baker 1:12 C. Murphy pinned T. Jones 36 S, McKeever pinned by D. Campbell 26 R Byykkonen pinned by R. Thoma* 1:30 Hastings 15 ... Lakewood 55 9fl 105 112 119 126 132 138 145 155 167 185 198 Hwt. The Hastings junior varsity basketball team lost its first two games of the year. 45-39 to Caledonia and 75-61 to Ionia. Against Caledonia. Hastings overcame a 7-1 first quarter deficit to lead 19-18 at the half and 31-29 at the end of three quarters. Gary Parker led Hastings with 20 points and Doug Maurer added 12. Against Ionia. Hastings trailed 37-31 at the half and 59-48 at the end of three periods. Parker scored 20 and Mark Steinfon 14 in that game. ‘‘Obviously we got a bit of work to do.” said Hastings Coach Jack Longstreet. “Early season mistakes have hurt us." B. Redmon moj. dec. by S. John*on 13-2 S Chipmon pinned by M. Borry 27 J. Teune**en dec. by C. Coppe* 4-3 P. Austin pinned by K. Russel 23 T. Bolo dec. P. Savoge 9-2 M. Holer pinned P. McLoud 4 24 T. Ziegler pinned by K Durkee 4 22 T. Gould pinned by A. Thomas 3:53 C. Olsen pinned by N. Ackley 3 15 J. Lenz moj. dec. D. Rowland 13-2 C. Murphy loch, foil by M. Schulerl 16-1 S. McKeever pinned by 5. Nelson 1:18 R. Byykkonen disqualified by K. Eldridge Hastings freshmen open with 65-57 win Tom Vos and Scon Hubbert combined for 43 points in leading Hastings' freshmen basketball team to a 65-57 win over Caledonia last Friday. Hubbert scored 22 points including 12 in the second period when Hastings erased an 18-14 deficit tn lead 37-32 at the half. Vos added 21 points including 12 in the se­ cond half. Jamie Murphy chipped in 10. Hastings listed as a possibility Coaches pick Lakeview, Marshall as frontrunners by Steve Vedder SAXON SPORTS ...next week! December December December December December December 11 12 16 16 18 19 WRESTLING at Harper Creek.... BASKETBALL at Lakeview....... BASKETBALL at Lakewood...... WRESTLING Gull Lake & Ionia.. WRESTLING Hillsdale............... BASKETBALL Hillsdale............ .6:30 p.m. .6:00 p.m. .6:00 p.m. .5:30 p.m. .6:30 p.m. .6:00 p.m. A consensus of Twin Valley basketball coaches picks Lakeview, Marshall and possibly Sturgis as the leading candidates for the 1986-87 basketball championship. Hastings, which is off to a quick 2-0 start after impressive wins over Caledonia and Ionia, is picked by the coaches in the next block of darkhorse candidates along with Al­ bion and Coldwater. One thing that Twin Valley couches do agree on is that the league w ill be as balanced us any in the Iasi decade. As many us five, possibly six teams have the potential to cap­ ture the league with the champion possessing as many as 3-4 losses. Before the chase draws to an official con­ clusion March 6. the eventual Twin Valley champ will have had to meet several criteria such as: — Win all 7 of its league home games. — Break even on the road. — Avoid being upset by one of the Twin Valley’s "have-nots.” — Avoid injuries to key players. The coaches feel Lakeview , with its seven returning lettermen and three starters, has the best shot of snatching the title. The Spartans will be led by senior forward Jim Bentz, who after Hastings’ Mike Brown, is probably the best player in the conference. Bentz averaged 21 points and 8 rebounds a year ago. Lakeview also has junior Chad Walker (14 points. 10 rebounds) and senior center John Riley back. Though not as strong as Hastings at the guard position. Lakeview. 15-7 a year ago with three wins over the Saxons, will be much bigger than the Hastings and has probably earned its niche as pre season title favorite. ANALYSIS Twin Valley coaches also like Marshall, who tied for second behind Coldwater a year ago and who return four lettermen. The Red­ skins will count on seniors Rich Lindsey (13 points. 8 rebounds) and big-time college foot­ ball prospect Todd Reynolds (II points, 6 rebounds). • Sturgis always improves as the season goes on as evidenced by four district titles in the 1980s. The Trojans have six returnees back Think of it as your LINE of CREDIT _ft____ Just think of it. Now you can use the equity you’ve built up in your home to borrow cash for any pur­ pose with Hastings City Bank’s new Home Owner's Credit. Your line of credit from $5000 to $100,000 ... The top limit of your Home Owner’s Credit depends on how large your home equity is. How long have you had your home? Chances are you have accummulated quite a bit of equity. Home Owners’s Credit costs you less ... Home owner interest charges are lower than almost every other line of credit. The rate will be bas­ ed on the Wall Street Journal prime plus 2% and may vary monthly. Paying is simple too. You will receive a detailed monthly statement. Easiest access of all ... You can access your Home Owner’s Credit by simply writing a check; and that check can be for as little as $250. How the interest may still be deductible on your taxes ... The interest on a Home Owner’s Credit loan is generally deductible if the amount borrowed does not exceed the cost basis of the residence plus any improvements. This means that you can use a Home Owner's Credit Loan for “consumer pur­ chases’’ (the interest on which without a Home Owner’s Credit But lhe real strength of the team must begin with Brown, who literally was unstoppable against Ionia Tuesday night. To those who doubted Mike would be as dominate us his brother Mark, the younger Brown has to be slowly making converts. While couches preach tcai .work, both players have to ability to control a game almost singlehandedly Hastings has the talent to win its first Twin Valley title since the 1980-81 season. But the Saxons must win on the road, beginning at Lakeview Friday, rebound and play defense. In all. it should be one of the most exciting winters around the Twin Valley in years. and always seem to give the Saxons problems. Coldwater, which went all the way to the state semi-finals before bowing to Flint Beecher, will not be as good this season. The Cardinals won their first Twin Valley title in 36 years and the odds are slacked heavily against them making it two in a row. The Cardinals, an outstanding 22-4 a year ago. will count heavily on senior guard Tim Kellogg and junior guard Jeff Schorfhaar Words for the Y’s amongst five returnees. Albion ranks along with Coldwater as a darkhorsc. The Wildcats are usu«. :y com­ petitive and return three lettermen and two starters from an 11-11 team. Albion will be painfully inexperienced with nine juniors and three sophomores on the roster. Senior guards Michael Short and Harry Brown head the team. Hillsdale and Harper Creek are in definite trouble in-so-far as finishing above sixth. The Hornets have a new coach who will inherit the same old problems. Hillsdale likely will start three sophomores and have already lost one of ils better players through a football injury. Harper Creek returns one starter and five lettermen back from a team which won only six games last season. As for Hastings, if two games are any in­ dication. the Saxons will possess a deadly transition game led by guards Brown and Mike Karpinski, who has greatly improvco his shooting touch. Rebounding will be a key with lhe job of Dan Willison being under a microscope there. Saturday Morning Open Crafts On Saturday, Dec. 6. the YMCA-Youth Council will be starting its newest pro­ gram...Saturday morning open crafts. The program will run every Saturday until March 28 (exclude Saturday, of Dec. 20. 27. Jan. 3. Jan. 24). Boys and girls in grades 1-6, may make crafts in the Hastings Jr. High Music Room. The program will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. Entrance to the craft room is the music door off the Jr. High parking lot. A variety of crafts arc planned. Children may make one or more than one craft per week. The cost of the program is .50 per craft. Par­ ticipants may stay as long as they like or leave to participate in the other sports that arc being offered that particular Saturday. The instruc­ tor is Lisa Wolverton. There is no pre­ registration for this activity. For more infor­ mation call the YMCA al 945-4574. 87 Camp Registrations The YMCA is now taking registrations for anyone interested in going to YMCA Camp Algonquin this summer. For those that went to camp in 1986. may go to camp in 87 at 1986 rates if they register by December 31. 1986. Please call the YMCA al 945-4574 for a brochure and for a detailed camp schedule. SATURDAY DEC.13 2 liter Cokes FREE while they last! SUNDAY DEC. 14 Adults $1.00 Oft Children $2.00 011 Loan is no longer fully deductible after 1986) and still be able to deduct the interest from tax if you follow the “cost basis” rule. It’s easy to start ... Your Home Owner’s Credit. Do it now. Come in to either office of Hastings City Bank for an application today. Senior Citzens $2.00 Off SATURDAY DEC.27 Children recleve a Wings/B J Book Cover. All scouts $3.00. WEDNESDAY DEC.31 Gordie Howe Visits 'Fly with MON ^astinjSfitgBiink TUES in 86” WED ur THURS safe and sound banking e - ,~Ticket Prices: *6.50 and *5 so Sundays 7:00 p m Matinee Games 400* 3S0*' All Othorx 7 m y FOR MORE INFORMATION* °X ■ UUALHOUSMC LENDER MA 616-345-5101 MM WINGS STADIUM AflMdonAxiin.. 3600 Van Rick Dr ____________Kalamazoo, Michigan FK) I K< lUtOGS Cheerleaders are fourth in state meet On Saturday. Nov. 22. 1955 the Hastings freshman and junior varsity cheerleaders competed in a state champion­ ship cheerleading competition held at Rogers Plaza in Grand Rapids. They placed fourth in their division with the routine. There were approximately ten schools that competed. The competition was spon­ sored by the N.tion.l Cheerleading championship organization The girl. com. bmed their two squad, to com­ pete as one large junior varisty squad and did a pom non routine to "Be True to your school ' .several glrls were choosen for heir outstanding performance of "* AI1 Star *“‘jmg Squad and cheer Ul lhe Hula Bowl m Honolulu. Hawaii From Hastings Melissa Bclson and Jacquic Daniel were chosen. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 11,1986 _ Page 9 Mens Basketball Standings Bowling results ,, .. Tuesday Mixed Marsh s Refrigeration 37-19; Hastings °'“s Hall,f„ Snowplowing R,?Jh^8V°-22; ^“'’ Realty8 zz Z9, Riverbend Travel 27-29- ci’t 26'4-2914; Hastings City Bank 2414-3114R“"y Dnpredicuiiles R““ur,n' High Games and Series Men - D. Grin223 7 n’ c 1*““ 2O2'«* D King ?S’527’ D Sm,,h >87-507; C Wilson 196; D. Ruthruff 182. High Games and Series Women 147-423; B. Wilkins 201-511 Splits Converted - J. Woods 5-7; N sir n’o 's G,Gnnndl 6-7-10; R H.use 5-7. B. Rulhruff 3-7-10; P. Higgins 4-5-7; V. Langford 4-10; L. Moore 7-9. Sunday Night Mixed Mas & Pas 3414-21 Vi; Alley Cals 33-23; Big Four 32-24; Pin Busters 3114-2414Orralitv Spirits 31-25; KAM Asphall 31-25; Elbow Benders 29'4-26'4; UnP^’CUbles 29-27; Something Natural 29-27; Really Rottens 27-29, Gutter Dusters 27-29; Family Force 27-29; Chuga-Lugs 26'4-2914; Hooter Crew 25'4-3014 A-Team 24-28; Toads 22-34; Hot Shori 21-31; While Lightning 1914-3614. Womens High Came and Series D.Snyder 256, 178. 180-614; S. VanDen­ Burg 205-546; B. Wilson 194; M.K Snydet 170; P. Lake 170; K Thompson 170; M. Haywood 166; S. Snyder 164; 1. Ogden 152; J. Martz 145. Mens High Game and Series - R, Ogden 193-529; D. Ogden 212; L. Joppie 205; J. Davis 193; M. Loftus 190; L. Godbcy 189; M. Snyder 189; R Blough 184; C Haywood 180; C. Wilson 179; E Kelley 178; C. Tutnes 175; B Martz 170; D Smith 167; B. Miller 166. Splits Converted - P. Lake 5-7; B. Wilson 5-7; D. Blough 3-7-10. Wednesday P.M. Alficn’s & Assoc. 37-19; DcLong's Bait & Tackle 33%-22%; Art Meade 32%-23%; Hair Care Center 31-25; M & M’s 28%-27%; Varney’s Stables 28-28; Gillons Const. 28-28; Handy's Shirts 26-30; Nashville Locker 26-30; Mace’s Pharmacy 25-31; Friendly Home Parties 24-3?; Lifestyles 16'4-3916. High Game and Series - L. Elliston 225-517; L. Barnum 192-486; M. Snyder 175-505; L. DeLong 180-471; S. Penn­ ington 178-461; F. Schneider 192-460; B. Miner 163-450; T. Soya 165-444; J. Gard­ ner 182; N. Hummel 160-461; S. Knicker­ bocker 162; K. Becker 174; R. Kuempel 162; N. Varney 150; M. Haywood 166. B Handy 157; B. Joppie 154; A. Welton 148; B. Smith 164; B. Johnson 156; D. Murphy 165; L. Johnson 144; M. Swift 165; S. Breitner 154; D. Bums 168. Splits Converted - C. Flora 5-7; L. Johnson 4-5; N. Hummel 5-7; S. Penn­ ington 2-7; S. VanDenBurg 3-6-8-10. Hastings Mfg. Co. League Viking 1! 253'4, Chrome Room 248, Vik­ ing 249, Leftovers 217%, Machine Room 200'4. Office 181'4. High Game and Series - R. San Inocencio 210-533, K. Bushce 207-522. W. Beck 522, J. Retzhoff 515. Thursday Angels Stefanos 39'4-16'4; Little Brown Jug 36-20; McDonalds 33-23; Formula Realty 24-32; Pennock Hospital 19-37; Hastings City Banlc 16'4-35'4. High Games and Series - D. Beadle 178-479; L. Watson 168; C. Garlinger 149-406; C. Moore 179-457; B. Cuddahec 186; J. Blough 183; L. Tilley 188; D. Snyder 197; N. McDonald 166. Monday Night Bowlerettes J&G Stock Farm 40-16. Kent Oil 39-1 • Hair Care 34-22. Cascade Home ln)pn1'c' ment 34-22. Nashville Auto 31 ‘4-24'4. Bob­ bie' Unique Nails 31'4-24%. D.J Elect* 31-25. Hastings Bowl 28'4-27'4. Flex ftb 28'4-27'4. PS. Cakes 28-28. Matthew* Riverview Grocery 28-28. Gutter Duster* 28-24. Pioneer Apartments 27-29. Hecker Agency 26-30. K&E Tackle 21-31. Medial Care Facility 21-31. Reminder 17-29. High Games - D. Frey 166. C. Cuddahec 163. B Quada 185. P. Godbcy 155. C. H® 161. D. McCulligh 170. P. Arends 183. PO'Heran 183. D. Bums 171. S Pennington 189. B. Cowell 166. H. Cocncn 180. M Scramlm 182. T Westbrook 162. K. P°*tn 174. T. Christopher 209. J. Appclman 153. S. Jackson 197. L. Bahs 183. High Game with Series - S. VanDenburg 199-516. T. Christopher 209-569. S Jackson 197-516. Splits Converted - B. Quada 5-7. PGodbey 5-7. M. Slocum 3-9-10. C Hartwell 6-10-7. VMCA Youth Council's Mens Basketball C League Team Neils ins.. Carls Mark., Rotary I..... Rotary JI USDA Foods. Riverbend Thursday A.M. Just Ourselves 33%; Lillys Alley 31; Slow Pokes 29; Hummers 27'4: Gillons Const. 27; Keelers Apts. 26; Mode 0 Day 25; Provincial 25; Irene's 24; Leftovers 24; Bosleys 23'4; D & S Machine 15'4. High Games - M. Dull 144; B. Hathway 170; P. Fisher 164; C. Stuart 167; MBrimmer 156; A. Eaton 178; P. Champion 188; S. Lambert 168. High Games and Series -S. VanDen­ Burg 203-548; K. Forman 185481; S. Johnson 187-521; D. Keeler 170-471; JMcKcough 154-444; O. Gillons 166477. Splits Converted - M. Chaffee 3-10. N. Carolina............................... Statesman.................................. Bouncers.................................... Wilson........................................ Muellers....... ............................. Bruisers...................................... McLeans.................. ......... . ...... Blues Brothers........................... Silver Division Sixers........................ Sons of Seven Cities. MDs.......................... Dapos........................ CMC.......................... Bermuda Triangle. .. X’s............................. La Lakers................. Results Gold Division Stalcmcn 25, Muellers 22 Wilsons 28. McLeans 25 Bouncers 32. Blues Brothers 24 Bruisers 27. North Carolina 35. Silver Division Sixers 37. X’s 24 Bermuda Triangle 21. MD’s 49 Sons of 7 Cities 26. Dapos 21 Run CMC 32. La Lakers 30. WLT .2-0-0 2-0-0 . I-0-1 .1-1-0 .0-1-1 .0-1-1 O-l-l .0-2-0 2-0-0 .2-0-0 .2-0-0 .1-1-0 .1-1-0 .0-2-0 0-2-0 .0-2-0 YMCA Youth Councils Womens Volleyball Team W Lake Odessa Livestock................... 5 Variety Shoppe................................ 4 Hooters..............................................3 Ink Spots.......................................... 3 Satellites............................................ 3 McDonalds....................................... 0 YMCA High School 3 on 3 Scores Gold Division W Team N. Carolina......................... 1 Statesman.............................1 Bouncers............................. 0 Muelers............................... 0 Bruisers............................... 0 McLeans............................. 0 Wilson.................................0 Blues Brothers................... 0 Silver Division Sixers....................................1 Sons of Seven Cities........... 1 Md’s..................................... 1 Dapo’s................................. 1 Bermuda Triangle............. 0 X’s....................................... 0 CMC................................... 0 Drakes Crew...................... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 3 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 H*s1,nGS Hastings Oxygen............................ I Hastings Mutual..............................I 0 4 0 0 2 3 3 0 Use it for A.T.M. Banking in Michigan — the United States and Canada... The CIRRUS. 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L, our io good reasons SHOP W* Stop by for your FREE no-obligation con­ sultation and find out about our gift cer­ tificate for that special someone. w ----- -—--------------------- uv I SHOULD \ of saying THANKS FOR SHOPPING IN HASTINGS! ___ , _ ___ .____ •Barlow Gardens •Barry Auto Supply •Barry County Lumber •Blankenstein Pontiac-Olds •Boomtown Sound Shop •Bosley Pharmacy •Brown’s Custom Interiors •C & B Discount •Cappon Quick Mart •County Seat Restaurant •Crumpton Automotive •D. J. Electric •Electric Motor Service •Elias Big Boy •Felpausch ’Floral Designs •Gilmore Jewelry ’Hastings City Bank ’Hastings Office Supply Hastings Savings & Loan ’Hodge’s Jewelry J.C. Penney Jacob’s Pharmacy Kloosterman’s Koop Lewis Realty Little Caesar’s Pizza M.C. Supply Ltd. McDonald’s Mode-ODay Music Center 2 2 Vikings............................................ 0 3 C League - USDA Foods 25 vs. Riverbend 42; J-Ad Graphics 39 vs. Carl’s Market 51; Rotary I 22 vs. Rotary 11 25; Sky Walkers 28 vs. Neils Insurance 31. B League: Gold Division - Kloostcrmans 59 vs. C&B Discount 74; Hastings Manufacturing 64 vs. Pennock Hospital 59. B League: Silver Division - Broun Jug 82 vs. Viking 44; Flexfab 57 vs. Hastings Oxygen 49. A League - Razors Edge 65 vs. Rixlccs 75; Apex Polishing 98 vs. Lake Odessa Merchants 61. Your NBH A.T.M. Banking Card now has expanded usage to almost everywhere you travel Gold Division - Statesman 27 vs. Wilson 19; Bouncers 28 vs. Muellers 28; Bruisers 23 vs. McLeans 23; North Carolina 34 vs. Blues Brothers 32. Silver Division - Sixers 30 vs. Bcrmuds Triangle 26; Sons of Cities 24 vs. X’s 21; Run CMC 19 vs. MD's 36; Drakes Crew forfeit vs. Dapo’s Won. DIET .CENTER DIET .CENTER 7 q .2 Apex Polishing... Razors Edge....... Luke Odessa.................................... o B League: Gold Hastings Mfg................................... 3 C&B Discount................................. 3 Pennock Hospital............................ 2 Kloostcrmans................................... 0 Art Meads Auto.............................. 0 B League: Silver Brown Jug........................................ 4 Flexfab....... . 2 b.nK of Scoreboard YMCA High School 3 on 3 Standings Gold Division Sky Walkers.......................... A League Rodces Nash. Hardware.. ‘National Bank of Hastings •Neil’s Printing • Copy Service *Nu Vision Optical •Pandora’s Box •Pizza Hut •Pope Appliance •Razor’s Edge •Rodee’s •Sign’s Tire Service •Sir 'n Her •Sister’s Fabric •Style Line •Tom s Market ‘Village Squire ‘Walldorff Furniture Look for the red and green entry blanks, it’s free to enter the WBCH Shopper Sweepstakes! Listen to WBCH AM/FM for more details! �Page 10- The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 11,1986 The HMO Comes to Hastings Employers welcome innovative program. Healthcare Network: locally operated, financially secure. Healthcare Network is governed by a board of directors that includes West Michi­ gan employers, labor leaders, medical pro­ fessionals and member representatives. And Healthcare Network has the financial strength and proven management experi­ ence to efficiently operate a cost-effective HMO. Members report satis­ faction with The HMO. When given a choice... people choose Healthcare Network. Satisfaction with our program is confirmed by the 96% of our members who have re-enrolled in The HMO this past year. Our members like the services we offer. They like the professionalism of our physi­ cians and medical staff. And they save money... because the Healthcare Network plan has lower out-of-pocket costs. With Healthcare Network, there are no claim forms to file and no deductibles to pay. Members receive total health coverage... When our members enroll in Healthcare Network, they choose a primary care physician who provides or manages all necessary health care services. All necessary services are covered: physician office visits, hospitalization, surgery and emergency care. Since our start-up in 1982, over 600 West Michigan employers have offered their workers membership in Healthcare Network...The HMO. Employers through­ out the Healthcare Network service area are offering their employees a choice: traditional health insurance vs. HMO coverage through Healthcare Network. ...Plus a very healthy attitude. Healthcare Network members have the op­ portunity to participate in numerous health promotion activities - from health educa­ tion and stress management classes to weight reduction and exercise programs. High benefits...low costs...no hassle. Employers find that while the cost for Healthcare Network is similar to traditional insurance, benefit levels are 20% higher. Time-consuming paperwork is drastically reduced because there are no claim forms to fill out and no deductibles to track. To learn more about the extensive member benefits of Healthcare Network, ask around. It's likely that someone you know is already a member. Or contact Bill Karrip at Healthcare Network (1-800-821-6886) for more details. Check up on us. Since January 1983, membership in The HMO has grown fiom 3,000 members to over 85.000 today. Check tip on us. Healthcare Network �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 11,1986- Page 11 Burkeys celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Bish er- Oberh oltzer announce engagement Floyd and Helen Burke) celebrated their 50th anniversary in October by taking a 15-day trip to Hawaii given by their children. Marian and Art Karrar, Barbara and Everett Couch, Betty and Phil Georgeau, Linda and Al Ridderbos. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Risher of Woodland, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Christine Marie, to Michael John Oberholtzcr, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Oberholtzer of Traverse City. Chris is a 1983 graduate of Lakewood High School and a recent student of Michigan Technical University, currently working at Scars in Grand Rapids. Mike is a 1980 graduate of Traverse City High School and a 1984 graduate of Michigan Technical University. He is currently employed with IBM. in Rochester. Minn. An August 8, 1987 wedding is being planned. St. Rose School to hold Christmas play Goddard appeal, continued from page 1 On Friday, Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley argued that Straubel's statements and statemenu Woodmansee made to others implicating him in the murder should be used as evidence against Goddard and Eckstein, since the statements were exceptions to the hearsay rule. Crowley said the statements constituted "present sense impressions" and were also statemenu showing Woodmansee's state of mird rather than asserting facts, and were thus legal exceptions to the hearsay rule. When Woodmansee drove Straubel by the Goddard residence several months before Ricky Goddard was murdered and described the planned murder, Crowley argued, Woodmansee's statemenu during the drive were "present sense impressions" of an event he was describing. Crowley also argued that if the sutements weren't allowed in evidence as exceptions to the hearsay rule, they should be allowed under another Michigan rule regarding the statements of co-conspirators. That rule says statements of a conspirator can be admitted against alleged coconspirators if the prosecution has already established the existence of a conspiracy through other proofs. Defense attorneys argued that Judge Holman was within the law when ruling that Woodmansee's statements were not present sense impressions or sutements showing Woodmansee's sure of mind, and shouldn't qualify as exceptions to the hearsay rule. They also argued that Michigan case law favored their view that independent proof of a conspiracy is needed before a conspirator's statemenu can be used against others participating in the conspiracy. While Judge Shuster said Holman was within the law when making his decision, Shuster would like to see the latter rule challenged, since "I don't think it's important" that independent proof be esublished, he said. He said he thought such a requirement "all too often makes some crimes impossible to proceed with." However. Shuster said, lus job was not to sit as a trial judge and decide the case over Little things make a big Give a friend the Hastings Banner for Christmas... Your family and friends will enjoy reading about our local commnity every week in the Hastings Banner. They’ll get more news about schools, clubs, churches and social events along with government news, police and court reports, and lots of local sports, local history, Ann Landers and more. X^aaEidia wayiiw-x. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Thompson proudly announce the engagement of their daughter. Deborah Mae Powell, to Larry Boise, son of Mrs. Bertha Boise of Nashville. No date has been set for the wedding. The birth of Derek Wyatt Baldwin marked the fourth generation of the Nash family. Shown here are Derek's mother, Mrs. Steve (Dawn) Nash Baldwin, of 3099 W. State Rd.; grandfather Russ Nash of 2580 Woodschool Rd. in Middleville, aad great-grandmother Hazel Nash. An open house to celebrate the 60th wed­ ding anniversary of Lynden and Esther Johncock of Gun Lake will be given by their children Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Johncock. Mr. and Mrs. Lynden Johncock Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Howard Duffy and Jack Johncock, on Sunday Dec. 2I at the McCallum United Brethren Church on Otis Lake Rd., from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be a potluck dinner served after the morning church service at 12:30 noon. All friends and relatives are welcome. No gifts please, just your loving presence. Ancestor's 1889 dress worn by infant by church ceremony Powell-Boise announce engagement Four generations of Nash family get together Johncocks to observe 60th wedding anniversary SYNOPSIS - RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 3. 1986 All Boord Members preterit plus 4 residents. Minutes Nov­ ember 5th. mooting approved. Approved increased rates offectivel 1 87 Cental Cable T.V. Accepted resignation of Ruttell Palmer as Constable in or­ der that ho may assume newly elected duties as Trustee. Approved necessary eipenses ol those officials wishing to at­ tend Michigan Townships Educa­ tional Convention tn Detroit the end of January. Approved waiver of addition3*. collection lee on taies from February 15 to 28. 1987 by unanimous roll coll vote. Received and placed on file Treasurer and Zoning Admini­ strator reports. Received results of library survey from Hostings librarian Schondelmayer per survey sent with tu*nmer taxes. Voted to hold board meetings lor 1987 on lhe first Wednesday ol each month • no change. Approved by unanimous roll coll vote amendments to 1986 budget. Welcomed newly elected trus­ tees Barbara Bedford and Rus­ sell Palmer to Board. Alsu newly appointed Deputy Clerk. Gloria Travis. Approved payment ol vou­ chers No. 4089 thru 4121 total­ ing S9.2I6.19 by unanimous roll call vote. Adjournment 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Phyllis Fuller. Clerk Attested to by: Robert Edwards. Supervisor (12-11) The students of St. Rose School will be presenting their eighth annual Christmas Play on piursday evening, Dec. 11. at Cen­ tral Auditorium. The play will begin at 7 p.m. The original play, entitled “A Christmas Journey", combines many contemporary secular Christmas songs with several tradi­ tional carols. All of the students at St. Rose School are in the performance. In the play, several angels from Heaven decide to coi.te back to visit the earth to see how Christmas is celebrated in our modem society. They encounter talking animals, toys, Santa, and several other “modem" symbols of Christmas before they find that people still recognize that the core of the Christmas season is still the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend this special Christmas celebration. again for Holman, but rather to decide if Holman erred in his ruling. Since there was ample law to back Holman up, Shuster said, he could not override the district judge's ruling. Crowley also argued that according to current U.S. Supreme Court rulings lhe case could have been bound over to circuit court because preliminary exams require a less stringent burden of proof. A preliminary exam is just to establish whether a crime could have been committed by the defendants and not whether the prosecutor's case could be proved beyond a reasonable doubt, he said. Defense attorneys David Dodge and J. Thomas Schaeffer, who were representing Eckstein and Goddard respectively (Schaeffer is co-counsel with John Hofman, who represented Goddard at the preliminary exam), both said case law and Michigan court rules favored their position, Dodge saying Crowley was "relying on what the law should be rather than what the law is." Shuster said he would like to see more than the Michigan rule on co-conspirators* statements changed. "There are some who would get rid of the hearsay rule and determine if the statements are reliable upon cross-examination of the witness," Shuster said. Shuster said he was one of those who would like to see the rule removed. "I think we stumble all over trying to determine wten we have hearsay," he said. "In all due respect to Judge Holman," Shuster said, "had I been sitting as lhe trial judge I probably would have let this material in." "Our law is constantly changing," Shuster said, and there are times when judges can "let the higher courts review a matter and see if they re in a position to expand the law." In lhe courtroom Friday were several members of Ricky Goddard's family, who huddled together in tears after the ruling. Defendants Sharon Goddard and Eckstein were also required to appear. Goddard was in tears after the ruling, but would not make any comment. Eckstein was also silenL Neither are likely to show up in a courtroom on the case again unless new evidence is turned up, Crowley said. He said he could ask permission of the Michigan Court of Appeals to hear an appeal of Shuster's ruling, but doubted whether the higher court would grant leave to hear the case. When Tcncsha Bowman was dedicated to God in a recent ceremony at the Assembly of God Church in Three Rivers, she was wearing a baby dress once belonging to her great­ great-grandfather, Russell Kantner. formerly of Hastings on what would have been his birthday. Tcncsha is lhe daughter of Russell and Pen­ ny (Snyder) Bowman. Russell is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Bowman of Hastings and Mr. Kenneth and Barbara Bowman Jager, of Shelbyville. Russell was named after his great­ grandfather Russell Kantner. lifelong resident of Hastings. Tenesha wore her great-great­ grandfathers Kantner's baby dress made for him in 1889. The dress is now 97 years old. The celebration was attended by family members. Paternal grandparents arc Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Bowman, great-grandparents Mr. and ‘-f Mrs. LaVerne Bowman Sr. Hastings, mater­ Just fill out the coupon below and mail it and your payment today. DENTURES COMPLETE DEHTUIES395 UEEEIOEHTURE S225 PARTIAL DENTURE ‘295 PER YEAR IN BARRY COUNTY •All teeth »nd materials used meet the high stindirdi sit by the Americae Dental Asia. r--------------------------------------------------------- | Send my gift certificate to: ’Our on premises lab prevail individual and efficient service. ! ■Roe denture caniultitlen and examination. (616)455-0810 •LA Himtbaugh DOS •0.0. White DOS •6. Manctwica DOS 2330 UUlSL.S.E.. Grand Rapids ~ “J NAME________________________________________ I I । j ADDRESS_____________________________________ | ! CITY_________________ STATE______ ZIP_______ ' I I [ Enclosed is my payment for: $11 Barry County $14.50 Other Areos $13 Surrounding CountiesJ S«U to Hastings Banner, P.O. Bos B, Hastings, Michigan 49058 nal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jager und Mr. and Mr.*. Norman Snyder. Shelbyville, great-grandparents, Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Thelma (Deal) Henry Battle Creek. and Mr. und Mrs. Ernie Snyder Shelbyville, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wcstpintcr of Portage. Just for you! / For husbands, fathers boyfriends who are last minute shoppers! Area Obituary Diann Bekkering HASTINGS - Diann Bekkering. 23, of 322 E. Madison St., Hastings, died Monday after­ noon Dec. 8 of accidental injuries. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 at Cook Funeral Home in Grandville. Rev. Wayne Bekkering, step brother of Miss Bekkering officiated with burial in Win­ chester Cemetery in Byron Center. Memorial may be made to Pleasant Valley Rehabilitation Center in Evart. Miss Bekkering was bom February 6. 1963 in Portland, the daughter of George and Rita (Pfaendtner) Bekkering. She was employed at Amway in Ada. She is survived by her parents of Evart: sisters, Kathryn Griffes and Nancy Brooks; brothers Wayne. Roger, Calvin and David Bekkering and Robert. James and Bill Young. 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S4S24S1 NOW8 154"™ • Convenient digital readout • lODmmute countdown timer • Variable power settings Sshtfachon guaranteed or your money Dace an, Roebuck and Co.. itM Mon.-Thurs. 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fri. 9:30-8:00, Sat. 9:30-5:30 131 W. State Street �Page 12— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 11,1986 George E. Lux Harry R. Thompson Myrtle L. Coleman BRADENTON. FLA - Mrs. Myrtle L Coleman. 89. of Bradenton. Fla., formerly of Hastings died Wednesday. Dec. 3. 1986 at Blake Memorial Hospital in Bradenton. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Mon­ day. Dec. 8. at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. James E. Lcitzman officiated with burial in Fuller Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Mrs. Coleman was bom April 10. 1987 in Lake City, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Nix) Hanford. She was raised in Lake City and Freeport graduating from Freeport High School. She received her teachers certificate from Barry County Normal and taught in Barry County rural schools for a short time. She later worked for Hastings Manufacturing Co. for ten years. She married Arthur Coleman on Jan. 31. 1920. She lived most of her married life in the Hastings area moving to Bradenton in 1968. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarenc in Bradenton. Mrs. Coleman is survived by one son. Aldon Coleman of Grand Rapids; three daughters. Mrs. Loyd (Nita) Martz of Hastings and Bradenton, Mrs. George (Inez) Miller of Hastings, Mrs. Carl (Myrtle) Bryans of Hastings; 12 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; several great­ grandchildren. step great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur on May I. 1978, one brother and five sisters. IRONS - Mr. Harry R. Thompson. 91. formerly of Hastings, passed away at a Ludington Hospital, on December 4. 1986. Funeral services were held at the Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Michigan, on Monday. Dec. 8. at I p.m. Mr. Thompson was bom March 4. 1895 in Bownc Township, the son of George and Agnes Thompson. He attended the schools in Freeport. Michigan. He married the former Mary Brooks of Clarksville in 1915. They moved to Hastings in 1920. She preceded him in death in 1950. He was employed by the E.W. Bliss Co. for a number of years. He joined the Hastings Police Department in 1932. later becoming Chief of Police, resigning in 1950. He was a guard at the Hastings Manufactur­ ing Company for a few years and after mov­ ing to Irons. Michigan, worked at the Martin Johnson Camp near there. He was a past member of the Oddfellows and Kiwanis. He was an ardent sportsman and enjoyed the out­ doors until a few years ago. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife. Violet Thompson; one son. Harry B. Thomp­ son. of Middleville; two daughters; Lillian B. Taffee of Hastings; Agnes M. Hollister of Kentwood; one step-son Cameron Vander Henst, or Irons, and one step-daughter. June Bork of Grand Rapids; six grand-children and several great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at the Freeport Cemetery on Tuesday, Dec. 9. at I p.m. Memorial contribitions may be made to the American Heart Association. Mr George E. Lux. 50. of Middleville died Monday. December 8. 1986 at Si Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Thursday. DCc II at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middlevi||c Rev Gary L. Wiley officiated with burial tn Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund Mr. Lux was bom February 15. 1936 in Saginaw the son of Edmond and Mildred (Thatcher) Lux. He was employed as a salesman for Hardware Distributors Corp. In Grand Rapids. Mr. Lux is survived by his children. Steven E. and Wanda Lux of Lowell. Gary L. and Mary Lux of Houston. TX. Pamela and James Fcalhcrly of Middleville. Patricia and Thomas Jeffery and Denise Lux all of Grand Rapids; eight grandchildren; one brother William Lux of Peoria. IL. two sisters. Mrs Don (Alice) Gilmore of Saginaw and Ada Belle Lux. Bertha Mae Miller BELLEVUE - Miss Berth- Mae Miller. 93. of Bellevue, died Wednesday, Dec. 3. 1986 at Provincial House in Hastings where she had been a patient for one and one half years. Funeral scrvivces were held 2 p.m. Saturday . Dec. 6 at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Rev. Ray L. Talmage officiated with burial in Youngs Cemetery in Battle Creek. Miss Miller was bom February 2. 1893 in Assyria Township. Barry County, the daughter of Ray T. and Bellma (Waterman) Miller. She was a lifelong resident of Assyria Township. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and Western Michigan University. She taught school in Battle Creek and Lansing retiring in 1958. She was a former member of Heritage Hills Bible Church. She is survived by one sister Alma Durham of Grand Rapids and nieces and nephews. coloring contest Sponsored by o* Hastings i Banner p n U a. r P.O. Box B, H.uin.. llMliDga. Michigan 49058 * CONTEST RULES • READ CAREFULLY! 1. The contest Is divided Into three age divisions: 4 to 6 years of age, 7 to 9 years and 10 to 12 years of age. A first prize of a $15.00 gift certificate, a second prize of a $10.00 gift certificate, third prize of a $5.00 gift certifi­ cate, and 10 honorable mention $2.00 gift certificate prizes will be awarded in each division. Gift certificates wilt be redeemable at participating local merchants. 2. No purchase is necessary to enter. Extra copies of the picture and entry blank are available free of charge at the Hastings Banner, 1952 N. Broadway (M-43), Hastings. 3. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, December 12. They may be turned into the Banner office or dropped off at Bosley Pharmacy, Music Center or Boomtown Sound in downtown Hastings. Mailed entries should be sent to Coloring Contest, Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, Has­ tings. Ml 49058 4. Entries will be judged on the basis of originality and neatness. 5. The contest is open to all area children within the specified age limits, except children of J-Ad Graphics employees. 6. Winners will be announced in the Hastings Banner on Dec. 18. Winners are to contact the Banner office to pick up their gift certificates after that date. HERE'S WHAT TO DO! This entry blank must accompany the picture and must be completed. OFFICIAL ENTRY BLANK (Please Print) Name Address City Age Phone Clyde B. Casey, Jr. DELTON - Mr. Clyde B. Casey. Jr.. 60 of 11855 Banfield Rd.. Delton, died Friday, pec. 5. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Graveside services were held 11 a.m. Monday. Dec. 8 at ganficld Cemetery . Rev. Jeff Worden of­ ficiated. Memorials may be made to Barry Community Hospice or American Cancer Society. Mr. Casey was bom January 3. 1926 in Hastings, the son of Clyde and Fem (Smith) Casey- He graduated in 1944 from Hastings High School. He served with the U.S. Marines during World War II and graduated from Green Barber College in Flint in 1950. He apprenticed at St. Joseph and worked for Frank’s Barber Shop in Urbandale from 1951 to 1956 until moving to Dowling in 1956 where he barbered in the old Post office building. He then bought the old Burroughs school on M-37 in 1964 converting it into a barber shop. In 1973 he barbared in his home. He was a life member of the Hastings VFW Post. Mr. Casey was married to Donice (Gamble) Wickham May 6. 1961. He is survived by his wife, Donice; one son. Bruce Casey of Delton; two step sons. Steven Wickham of Hastings and Charles Wickham of Delton; six grandchildren. Legends of the season add to its beauty • There are countless legends that have grown up around the season of Christmas. In Italy, the legend of La Befana tells of the Three Kings who came to her home, in search of the Infant Jesus. They invited La Befana to join them on their journey to Bethlehem, but she refused, for she was too busy cleaning her house. The following day. the old woman set out to over­ take the Three Kings, but she never did, nor did she ever reach Bethlehem. She would stop wherever there was a child, leaving a gift, in heoes that she would find the Christ Child. That is why Italian children await gifts brought by La Befana on January 5th. If they’ve been naughty however, she will leave them lumps of coal instead! A legend that originated in Sweden tells of the Christmas rose. According to the story, a monk was tending his garden wh. n a woman appeared, say­ ing that she was the wife of a robber living in the forest. She told the monk of some beautiful flowers that bloomed in the forest on Christmas Eve. He persuaded her to lead him to the forest in exchange for obtaining a pardon for her husband. On Christmas Eve, the snow disappeared and the forest bloomed, as the woman had said. But the snow began to fall again, and the monk, heartbroken, died clutching one of the blossoms. Its root was planted in the monastery garden, where it bloomed into a beautiful rose, and the rob­ ber was pardoned. Another legend tells of a woodcutter and his wife and children who lived in a hut in the forest. The family was poor, but their home was fill­ ed with love. One Christmas Eve. as the family ate a humble meal, there was a knock at the door. The woodcutter opened the door to find a small boy. shivering with cold. A blanket was wrapped about him and he was given some of the modest repast. That night, the boy stayed with the woodcut­ ter’s family, and the next mor­ ning. the woodcutter found the boy standing in the middle of the room, surrounded by a dazzling light. It was the Christ Child. He took a stick from the fireplace and thrust it into the ground outside the hut. Pro­ mising the woodcutter that the sick would become an evergreen tree to bear fruit so that the family need never suf­ fer from hunger during winter, the Christ Child disappeared. A beautiful legend concern­ ing the poinsettia comes to us from Mexico. It seems that a poor young boy had nothing to offer the Christ Child on Christmas Eve, s with the custom in his village. Thinking that at least kcould pray, he knelt outside lhe church window. Rising to his feet, he discovered a beautiful plant with scarlet leaves right in the spot where he had knelt. He took the flower and placed it on the altar. The plant became known as “The Flower of the Holy Night" in Mexico. Anna (Kensinger) Jones Carroll M. Horton GRAND RAPIDS - Mrs. Anna (Kensinger) Jones. 94. of 2000 Leonard NE. Grand Rapids, died Wednesday. Dec. 3. 1986 at Pilgrim Manor in Grand Rapids. Funeral and burial services were held at St. Louis. MO. Memorials may be made to Pilgrim Manor. Arrangements were by O’Bricn-Gcrst Funeral Home in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Jones was bom April 13. 1892 in St. Louis. MO the daughter of Lee and Bridget (Kilcoyne) Kensinger. She was raised and at­ tended schools in Missouri. She was married to Waller Jones on September 30. 1914. Dur­ ing World War II she was Director of Finger Printing Services for the American Women Volunteer Service. She was a life long member of St. John's Episcopal Church. Mrs. Jones is survived by her children Walter C. (Buck) and Juanita Jones of Grand Rapids. Kicnsingcr and Alice Jones of Hastings. Grace Lee Tomlinson of Fairfax. CA; six grandchildren and 11 great­ grandchildren. CLARKSVILLE • Mr Carroll M Horton. 82. of Clarksville, died TikmEij. Dec 9. 1986 al Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Funeral services will he held 1:30 Friday. Dec 13 al Kiaips Chapel in Clarksville Rev Arthur Rcdcr will officiate with burial in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Clarksville Sun.mer Recreation. Mr. Horton was bom July 3. 1904 in Wex­ ford County the son of Henry and Mary (Dunham) Horton. He graduated from Rome High School in Rome. Ohio and was married to Lillian Bollard in July 1936. Mrs. Horton died December 26. 1978. He lived in Baltimore. MD until 1971 when he moved to Clarksville. He was employed at Bethlehem Steel Corp, as a draftsman retiring in 1969. He was a member of the Clarksville Lions Club. Mr. Horton is survived by two sons. William Horton of Grand Ledge and Larry Horton of Grand Rapids; three grandchildren; two brothers. Glen Horton of Cabool. MO and Nelson Horton of Traverse City: one sister. Mrs. Charles (Mary) Bartck of Interlochen. He was preceded in death by a brother. Clarence arid a sister Grace Adams. First Presbyterian Church announces new pastor At a special meeting of the congregation on Sunday. Dec. 7. the Rev. G. Kent Keller, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Portland. Ind. was called to become the pastor of the First Presbyterian of Hastings. Mr. Keller is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Yale University and received his divinity degree from Yale Divinity School in New Haven. Conn. Prior to becoming pastor in Portland, where he has served for 12 years, he was organizing pastor of the United Parish of Montbello. Col. and assistant pastor of lhe Dewey Avenue Presbyterian Church of Rochester. N.Y. The Rev. Mr. Keller has been a Commis­ sioner to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and present­ ly serves on the Mission Council and Prebytery Resource Division of Whitewater Valley Presbytery. His ongoing education included two study leave experiences in Switzerland. In 1983 he studied the Reformation and the World Council of Churches. In 1985 his studied focused on Theology. Church History and the Spiritual Life. He is an experienced mountain climber and is currently writing a book, ’’Experiences of Awe." focusing on the spiritual dimensions of mountaineering. His wife. Janet, is a public school teacher with a bachelor of science degree from Franklin College and a master's degree from the University of Colorado, Wyoming and Ball State. They have three children. Kurt, who is married and lives in California; Edie, who just completed her studies at Albion Col­ lege; and Katie, who is a junior at the Col­ lege of Wooster in Wooster. Ohio. The Rev. Mr. Keller will begin services at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings on Feb. I, 1987. LOCAL BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS IT’S A GIRL Michael and Kelly Shriber. Hustings. Nov. 26. 7:02 a.m.. 8 lbs.. 4 ozs. John and Susan Rookus. Wayland. Nov. 28. 3:03 p.m.. 5 lbs.. 10 ozs. Richard and Debra Sunior. Hustings. Nov. 28. 3:40 p.m.. 8 lbs.. I oz. James and Alice Giclarowski. Hustings. Nov. 28. 7:13 p.m.. 7 lbs.. 3'6 ozs. James and Sarah Fisher. Hastings. Dec. 3. 3:02 p.m.. 5 lbs.. 8 ozs. Vincent and Diane Woodworth. Nashville. Dec. 5. 12:48 a.m.. 5 lbs.. 14 ozs. Stan and Jody Stockham. Hustings. Dec. 6. 5:35 p.m.. 8 lbs.. '6 oz. IT’S A BOY David and Michelle Grubuu. Middleville. Nov. 25. 6:56. 6 lbs.. 13 ozs Ronald and Deanna Daniels. Cloverdale. Nov. 28. 2:25 p.m.. 8 lbs.. I Vi ozs. Monte and Judy Logun. Nov. 28. Kristopher Chad, in Sparrow Hospital in Lan­ sing. 5 lbs.. 13 ozs. Michael and Jo Thompson. Sunfield. Nov. 29. 12:45 a.m.. 8 lbs.. 13'6 ozs. Douglas und Dawne Smith. Hustings. Nov. 30. 9:34 p.m.. 10 lbs.. 9'6 ozs. James and Theresa J ilcs. Nashville. Dec. I. 9:06 p.m.. 9 lbs.. 10'6 ozs., Claude and Tina Hine, Nashville. Dec. 3. 6:15 a.m., 7 lbs.. 6 ozs. Jaclyn and James Huntington. Freeport. Dec. 4. 9:44 a.m.. 8 lbs.. 7 ozs. | SERVICE DIRECTORY COUNTRY VIEW ADULT FOSTER CARE HOME: has an opening. Home is spotless, well balanced meals given and the best of care provided. 945-9805._________________ EXPERT TREE and stump removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854__________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE Jobs Wauled HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repaLs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St., Nashville 852-9537 evenings Help II anlcd LIKE TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION? Have several openings in new uniL Heavy equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, electri­ cians. No experience necessary. We pay you while you learn. Phone 616-731-5520 (local to lhe Kalamazoo and Battle Creek area) or toll free 1 -800-292-1386 The Michigan National Guard. SUNSET ACRES: Home for the aged Is now taking applica­ tions. All shifts, part time and full time. Phone 945-9789 Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml 49058 • Calculators • Cash Registers • Copiers • Dictation Equipment • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE Pets GOOD HOME NEEDED: for small indoor dog. Cock-a-poo, 10 months old, male, has shots, wormed, groomed, house broken, smart. 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Ask for Christopher. 948-2603 1980 ELECTRIC EASY-GO beautiful golf cart, running lights, excellent condition, $1200. 945-9184, 623-2592 WOODBURNER: Franks wood and coal, used one year 70.000 BTU. $650. 367-4145 cutni MT8U run ntwh Keep that great CM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER* � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-12-18.pdf d02ba6a4211880844e0356edee1b8665 PDF Text Text NiEiWiS ...wrap ^Coloring Contest winners named ________ y COA has Santa shop If you are looking for a last minute Christmas present for that special so­ meone on your Christmas list, the Barry County Commission on Aging (COA) is hoping that you will stop at their "Santa Shop.” Quality craft items, inexpensively priced are being offered for sale through Dec. 24 in the COA lobby. 120 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. The "Santa Shop” will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until Dec. 23 and from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Dec. 24. All proceeds from the sale will return to the COA craft class to pur­ chase desperately needed craft supplies. Christmas programs pictured inside... Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner -.^-THURSDAY, DECEMBER IB. 1986 | VOLUME 131, NO. 51 Police give chase to Hastings man A 22-year-old Hastings man was in custody Monday morning after he led police on a 25-minuce, high-speed chase that ended only after the man crashed in­ to a police cruiser in southern Barry County, Hastings City Police report. Kenneth A. Redman of 1320 S. Hanover St. told police after his arrest that he "ran because hrs driver's license was suspended.” Police said they attempted to pull Red­ man over on a routine traffic stop at 12:35 a.m. Monday because Redman was driving without lights. Redman refused to stop, police of­ ficers Michael Leedy and Jerry Sarver said, and the patrol car gave chase. Redman fled south out of Hastings on South Broadway, the city car following at speeds up to 90 mph. A Barry County Sheriff’s patrol unit joined the chase between of Prit­ chardville and Brogan Roads, city police said, and the Michigan State Police Hastings Team set up a roadblock at M-37 and Pifer roads. "The (suspect’s) vehicle slowed down (at the roadblock).” city police chief. Daniel Fumiss said, and then the suspect "drove between the State Police vehicle and the ditch and the chase was on again." "That’s where our vehicle managed to maneuver in front of (the suspect).” Fumiss said. The chase ended when Redman ramm­ ed the rear end of the city police car, Fumiss said. No one was injured in the crash. Redman was charged with malicious destruction of police property, fleeing and eluding, and operating a motor vehi­ cle while his license was suspended. Malicious destruction of police pro­ perty is a felony, Fumiss said. Fumiss said Redman faces a preliminary exam on the charges Dec. 22. Fumiss said Redman's license was suspended for failing to pay some outstanding tickets. Zoning board to meet Tuesday The Hastings Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will meet on Tuesday. Dec. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the city hall council chambers. The meeting is to consider the applica­ tion of Dean Lambert of Hastings Bowl, 203 E. Woodlawn, to place a 4-by-8-fbot sign, larger than allowed and closer to the street than allowed. City Hall declares holiday hours Hastings City Hall will be closed Fri­ day. Dec. 26 and Friday. Jan. 2. The hall will be open Wednesday. Dec. 24 and Wednesday. Dec. 31. Four injured in Solomon Rd. crash Four women were injured Saturday night when the car in which they were riding smashed into a tree. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Team report. Police said driver Cora A. Jordan. 20. of 2393 Barber Rd.. Hastings, was traveling west on Solomon Road west of Airport Road at 10:50 p.m. when she failed to negotiate a curve and lost con­ trol of her vehicle. The car struck a tree on the south side of the road Police said the roadway on which Jordan was traveling was icy. Jordan and three passengers tn the vehicle. JoAnria Fulford. 17. of 1215 Star School Rd.; Stefanie Bell 18. of 1588 Coals Grove Rd., tnd Cathy Green. 22. of 4777 Barber Rd., all of Hastings, were not wearing seatbelts when the accident occurred, police said. All four were taken to Pennock .Hospital in Hastings. where Jordan and Fulford were admitted with minor frac­ tures and later released and Bell and Green were treated for minor injuries and released. PRICE 25c ’s employees latest contract Barry County Sheriff’s Department employees turned down a contract offer from the Board of Commissioners last Wednesday. ^Employees. members of Local 156 of the Fraternal Order of Police, expressed dissatisfaction with various areas of the pro­ posed contract. FOP contract negotiator William Johnson said. The contract rejection dashed hopes by the county board and FOP negotiators of an early settlement. Had the FOP accepted a contract package ratified by the county board a day previously, the sheriff’s deputies would have had a new contract prior to the old one expiring. The current two-year contract expires Dec. 31. "We've never had (a contract) solved before the other expired." Johnson said. Johnson said the FOP negotiating team will "try to pinpoint areas of concern to the deputies" before going back to the bargaining table. The proposed contract provided for in­ creases of 1.5 percent for all employee classifications except command officers, who would receive a two-percent increase. The local union consists of five command officers. 13 deputies, nine corrections of­ ficers. two cooks, a garage mechanic and a clerk-typist. Johnson said. Deputies’ concerns about the contract rang­ ed from the proposed salary increase (which approximates cost of living increases for this year. Johnson said) to a proposed change in sick day benefits. Sick days would be cut in half under the new contract, but employees would be paid for the remainder if they did not use them, contrary to previous years. Employees would also be eligible for some tuition reimbursement, a new provision for an FOP contract. And employees would have realized an ad­ ditional one percent hike in pay because the contract called for a reduction in employee contributions to their pension plan. Deputies aren’t allowed to strike. Johnson said, so if necessary, negotiations could be subject to binding arbitration by a state mediator. • Such arbitration was looming on the horizon two contracts ago when negotiations dragged on well into two years without settlement. Settlement was finally reached right before an arbitrator was to be called in and just a few months before the newly-negotiated contract expired. Johnson said. “We're just hopeful we can get settled before the end of the month." Johnson said. contract ratified * The city of Hastings and the filtccn lumbers of the Hastings City Police union have reached a tentative contract agreement calling for a seven percent pay hike over the next three years. A salary increase of three percent for 1986- 87 will be retroactive to July I of 1986. when the old contract expired, union negotiator Jerry Sarver said. Additional two percent salary increases for 1987- 88 and 1988-89 bring total wage hikes to Hastings and Johnstown firemen battled the fire at the home of Virginia Wlinich on South Bedford Road for five hours Tuesday. Barry County residence destroyed by Tuesday blaze Fire officials are still investigating a fire that destroyed the home of a Hastings area woman Tuesday night. Authorities believe the blaze started in the basement of the Virginia Wlinich residence, located al 6191 Bedford Rd., at about 9 p.m. The fire was reported by Brian Hoxworth. a neighbor, at 9:17 p.m., who saw flames in the basement. Hoxworth and another neighbor. Brid Greenfield, kicked in the garage door to see if Wlinich was home, then shut off gas feeding to the home from an 800 gallon pro­ Johnstown Township firefighters assisted the Hastings Fire Department, who hauled the flames for several hours before leaving the scene al 2:15 a.m. No injuries were reported, authorities said. The home was declared a total loss and damage is estimated to be S70.000 to $80,000. Firemen at the scene said that they were unable to save the structure because the floor had already burned out and the fire had spread to the walls when they arrived. . pane gas tank. Hastings Twp. to join in school’s summer tax collection Residents of Hastings Township will be joining residents of Irving and Rutland townships when they pay 50 percent of the 1987-88 school year property taxes to the Hastings school system this summer. The Hastings Board of Education aoproved the resolution at Monday’s meeting. Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoessel told board members that the adoption of this policy would prevent the district from operating in debt until the taxes are tradi­ tionally collected in the winter. Rutland Township residents began paying taxes in the summer a year ago and Irving township residents have paid half of their pro­ perty taxes during the summer the past two years. In other business: The board gave its final approval of the travel-study trip by the high school choirs to the Caribbean Islands during spring vacation of the 1986-87 school year. The group will take a cruise and visit several islands performing each night and w ill culminate the trip with a concert in Hastings on Sunday evening before returning to school. Pleasants icw Church will continue to rent the Pleasantvicw School facilities until June 30. 1987. Church officials had initially plann­ ed to complete the cons.ruction of a new church before winter, but were unable to com­ plete the project. The board accepted three gifts to the district. Hastings Elks Temple donated S500 toward the purchase of books for the junior high "Skills for Adolcscncc" program. Also donated were $6,917 worth of com­ puter. playground and camera equipment and library carpeting for Northeastern School from the school’s Parent-Teacher Organization. Pleasantvicw School's Parent-Teacher Association donated $400 toward the pur­ chase of microscopes for the school's elemen­ tary science program. The board approved the retention of Kevin Harty, attorney with the law firm of Thrun. Maatsch and Nordberg. P.C.. to represent the board in the collective bargaining negotiations with the school system's secretaries. Numerous language changes were also made in ihe contract. Sarver said, including a change in lhe procedures for calling in sick, and changing the name of the police union from the Teamsters to the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). The union changed its affiliation from the Teamsters to the FOP just prior to the start of contract negotiations last spring. An FOP negotiator sat in with Sarver and alternate union steward Al Stanton during seven percent, Sarver said. Also negotiated was an increase in the percentage of retirement benefits paid by the city. After three years, union members will only be paying two percent of their salary in­ stead of eight percent toward retirement, with contract talks. Sarver said. Sarver said the contract talks, which were spread out over the summer and fall, "progressed rather smoothly." "I’m satisfied with the way things worked out." Sarver vuid union member., who ratified the contract in a special meeting after the Hastings City Council approved it, were hap­ py with their new contract. "ft went over surprisingly well. It was a pretty one-sided vote in favor of the agreement." Sarver said that economic conditions usual­ ly determine the wage increase a union will get. and cost of living increases have been running a little under two percent this past year, he said. Formal approval must come after the con­ tract is typed up. Sarver said. The city at­ torney is in the process of preparing the for­ mal contract now, he said. The contract covers eight patrolmen, two sergeants, four dispatchers and one detective. the city picking up the difference Union members will also be allowed to take five days instead of the former three days allowed for bereavement leave. And the cap was removed on the accumula­ tion of unused sick days. The city reminburscs members for one quarter of those unused days when a union member retires. The maximum amount of days formerly allowed to be ac­ cumulated was 100. Hastings AAA will close in April The Hastings AAA Michigan office at 214 N. Jefferson St. will close its doors April 30 as pan of the company's long range plan to centralize service for customers, said a AAA spokesman. "Hastings-arca members will find a full line of AAA Michigan services that include *orld and domestic travel, auto leasing, life auto and homeowners insurance at the Battle Creek office." Thomas J. Halpin. AAA Michigan field manager of administration. Miid in a press release. Local AAA agents have already been •runsferred to other locations and the two full­ lime office employees have been offered posi­ tions at the Battle Creek branch. Neither local employees nor their super­ visor in Battle Creek would comment on the dosing of the Hastings office. "Plans arc underway to place a represen­ tative within the (Hastings) community for the Miles and service of AAA Michigan member­ ship and insurance products." said Halpin. Claims, member and travel services w ill be offered at the Battle Creek office through local telephone numbers. Jury convicts alleged burglar Lawrence V. Hawkins. 27. of 1660 E. State St.. Hastings, was found guilty of entering* building without permission, a misdemeanor, in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday. Hawkins was originally charged with il­ legally breaking and entering, a felony, the prosecution alleging that he burglarized the Avenue Pub in Hastings Sept. 7. Hawkins was found guilty of the lesser charge after a jury trial in which he testified that he thought he had permission to enter the building. He said one of two juveniles who also took Pan in the alleged break-in told him that per­ mission had been obtained to enter inc building. Since the crime of breaking and entering must include having the intent to commit he Crime, the jury tound Hawkins guilty of the lesser charge instead. The misdemeanor com iction carries possible sentence of 90 days in jail_ Hawkins is to be sentenced Jan. 7. a Youngsters give a Christmas gift Frosty the Snowman made a special appearance at Northeastern School Tuesday afternoon for a special musical program. “A Christmas Gift to the School" was presented by all Northeastern youngsters as their Christmas gift to parents, teachers and the school and included a selection of favorite Christmas music and poems sung and recited by the youngsters. For more photos, see page 12. �Page 2— The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 18,1986 Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Legal Notice RHOADES. McKEE & BOER 611 Waters Building Grand Roplds. Michigan 49503 NOTICE of MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of o mortgage mode by Richard C. Tyree and Serving Barry County BON APPETIT J CATERING COMPANY 1 • For all your catering needs ★ j • Wedding Receptions- Fowling Banquets j • Rehearsal Dinners • Open Houses • Anniversaries • Church Groups • Birthdays • Clubs • Business Dinners • Office Parties LET US HELP PLAN YOUR NEXT PARTY! ■ ! f ! j Call 945-5265 Licensed Owner j Parties interested in reserving the banquet facility at Hastings Country Club should contact Earl Cooklin, clubhouse caterer. • • Earl Cooklin South Jefferson Street News EVENTS 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8 This is the week we really shine on South Jefferson Street and Downtown Hastings. One of the things we do best Is to help you with your last minute Christmas shopping. Consult with your favorite merchants for help in finding the perfect gift ’or everyone on your list. Our wide variety of stores and friendly people guarantee a successful shopping trip. Don’t forget to have lunch or dinner at one of our fine restaurants while visiting Hastings. One of the last chances to see Santa is this Monday evening (Dec. 22) on South Jefferson Street and at Bosley's. Santa will be here from 5:30 until 7:30 with a free coloring book for you. Beethoven Day in Michigan - Decem­ ber 16. Play a portion of his "ninth” for us at Bosley's this week and we will give you a $3.00 gift certificate. Christmas Goodies at Bosley's Week December 16-23. Bring us some homemade Christmas goodies (candy, cookies, brownies, etc.) this week and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate and wish you a Merry Christmas. Shorts Day • December 21. This is the shortest day of the year. To celebrate, model your craziest pair of shorts at Bosley's this week and we will give you a $4.00 gift certificate. Man Will Never Fly Society Meeting December 16. The purpose of this group is to prove that Man will never fly. Its motto: "Birds fly, men don’t." Wright Brothers First Powered Flight Anniversary - December 17. For our annual celebration, design and build a paper airplane, bring it to Bosley's and fly It down the aisle. We will give you a $2.00 gift certificate and display your plane in our Airplane Hall of Fame. The plane that flies the furthest gets a SJS souvenir mug. (All ages.) Underdog Day • December 19. A day to celebrate the contributions of the underdogs and unsung heros of the world. In celebration, we will draw two names from our Christmas drawing entries on this day. The first name drawn gets nothing, the second name drawn gets a $20.00 gift certificate. (Gift certificates are limited to one per person per month, and. unless otherwise slated, to those 18 or older.). AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. Little Bucky celebrates Ty Cobb's Birthday (December 18) by having a sale this week. The Buck’s batting average in bringing you the best spe­ cials rivals Cobb’s and you can catch his peachy deals each week In our Reminder Ad. 2. Shop our other ad this week for Christmas Ideas from our Fragrance Aisle and our Pause Gift Shop. 3. Bosley's will be open this Sunday from 10 until 1. We are open Monday through Friday until 8 p.m. and Satur­ days until 5:30 to serve you. Time is growing short for mailing Christmas Cards. Our Sentiment Shop still has a fine selection from which to choose. 5. Bosley Gift Certificates are available in any amount and may be used for anything we sell. 6. Enter our Bosley Christmas Drawing and you may win the prizes listed in our ad and help send Christmas baskets at the same time. When you stop to enter our drawing, pick up your free Farmers Almanac and Datebook, a gift for you from Bosley's. 7. Parking is free while you shop South Jefferson Street and Downtown Has­ QUOTE: "Ute is too short to stuff a mushroom." — Storm Jameson OSLEY ["“I SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS - B45-342» and provided. and to pay such vided in said mortgage. and all legal costs, charges, and ex­ penses. including the attorneys gage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the courthouse in Has­ tings. Michigan, on Thursday. January 8. 1987. of 10:00 a.m. local time. The premises cov­ ered by said mortgage is situa­ ted in the County of Barry. Slate of Michigan, and is de­ scribed as follows, to-wit: Part of the Northeast '/• of Section 17. T4N. R9W. described as commencing at the North '/» corner of sold Section, thence East 660 feet for place of begin­ ning. thence South 1317.35 feet, thence Eost 32B.66 feet, thence North 1317.35 feet, thence West Containing 10 acres more or Pursuant to public oct 104. public octs of 1971. ot amended. the foreclosure tola, os deter­ mined under Section 3240 ol said Act. being MSA 27A.3240(6). Doled: December 10, 1986 RHOADES. McKEE & BOER By: David J. Sloss (P27213) Business Address: 611 Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Telephone: 616-459-4527 (1-«) RHOADES. McKEE & BOER 611 Walers Building Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 NOTICE of MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Richard C. Tyree and loin her own right, mortgogor(s). to lhe Federal land Bank of St. Paul, mortgagee, dated August II. 1978. recorded on August 11. 1978. in liber 237. Page 602. Barry County Register of Deeds. »y reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare Bosiey > j church sanctuary. Mary Smith welcomed the guesis and Barbara Randall led devotions. Then Mrs. Randall introduced the special guest, Judy Sarver. Judy and her eight-year old daughter. Angie, presented a musical pro­ gram, "In Honor of the King". Judy sang for 45 minutes. She was joined by Angie on two selections, and Angie sang once alone. The program ended with an explanation of the cash or item offering for the Ionia Spouse Abuse Center by lhe incoming president of Zion Lutheran Church Women. Jan Jordan. A closing prayer and group singing of "Go Tell It On The Mountain" ended the program in the sanctuary, and the group moved to the fireside lounge in the basement of the church for refreshments and fellowship. Despite the weather, those who were able to attend enjoyed the event. On Monday night the Woodland Scsquicentennial Commission met at the Lions Den. Members present were Tom Niethamer, Jim Lucas, Ella Kantner, Earl Engle, Barbara Dalton and Shirley Kilmer. Denise Daniels and Willis Dalton were also present. The group discussed the feasibility of a historical pageant with Mrs. Daniels who has volunteered to compile one from "Timberland Times". This pageant will be held on Friday even­ ing, Aug. 14, 1987, after the threshers din­ ner and the speech about Woodland's past by Dr. Loren Tukcy, the grandson of Dr. Eugene Davenport who wrote "Timberland Times". They also discussed getting some parade units from Grand Rapids. Woodland Women’s Study Club met Tuesday at Kilpatrick Church for a potluck luncheon and Christmas program. Special guests were Denise Daniels, Bernice Vroman, Connie Dalton Groendyk and Teresa Groendyk. Christmas and get well cards were signed by the members present to be sent to those who were unable to attend. After enjoying lunch, the group held a short business meeting with the roll call be­ ing "a gift I would like to give". Health, happiness, and peace were mentioned. A gift exchange was held, and the group mov­ ed upstairs to the sanctuary for a half-hour program of Christmas music performed by Barbara Dalton and Connie Groendyk on the piano and organ. The Woodland Lions Club held their an­ nual Christmas party - ladies night at Deer Run Golf Club on Thursday evening. They enjoyed a dinner of roast beef and fried chicken. After dinner, Lawrence Chase moderated a program that included Doroth* Schaibly playing the accordian and singing Christmas music. Virginia Towslcy sang with her. One song was accompanied by Carl Grashius, Willis Dalton, Lawrence Chase and Kay Moore playing sleigh bells. Lawrence Chase and Dorothy Schaibly sang an Irish Christmas song, "Christmas in Kilamey". and Lawrence explained how he and Dorothy are each descended from one of the four original Hynes brothers who came to America from Ireland in 1836. George Speas led the group in singing some Christmas carols. There were 28 peo­ ple at the party. Walter and Martha Schmidt were unable to attend the party as they had planned because Walter was ill with an ear problem. The next blood pressue clinic to be held at Woodland School will be on Monday Jan. 12, 1987. It will be in the school library from 3:30 to 5 p m Anyone who lives in the area may have their blood pressure checked by a registered nurse. Mr. and Mrs. George Schaibly hosted the Kilpatrick Church Adult Fellowship Christmas party at their home on Carlton Center Road Saturday night The party in­ cluded a ham and potluck dinner. After din­ ner. the group quickly did away with the an­ nual necessity for elections of new officers with a motion made by Clyde Shoemaker that the old ones remain for yet another year. No one is sure how long George Schaibly has been president and Evelyn Goodrich vice president. George Schaibly read the second chapter of Luke, and the group discussed their Christmas charity projects. They played a game before singing Christmas carols and visiting. Nashville Baptist Church held a recep­ tion in honor of the 62nd wedding anniver- Legal Notice Barry County Board of Commissioners The regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners was called to order on Tuesday. November 25. 1986. of 9:30 a.m. by Chairperson Coleman. Roll call was taken. Six members were present: Coleman: Dean: Hoaro: Kiel; Landon; and McKelvey. One member absent: Williamson. Moved by Landon, support by Dean that Com­ missioner Williamson be excused from today's meeting. Motion carried. At the beginning of lhe meeting all those present stood ond pledged allegiance to the flag. Moved by London, support by Klol to approve the minutes of the November 12, 1986 meeting as printed. Motion carried. Moved by Hoaro. support by Landon Io approve the agendo os presented. Motion carried. Various correspondence was read by the Chair. Moved by Hoare. support by McKelvey that per­ mission be granted to close the courthouse from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on December 19. 1986, Io allow the County employees to attend the Christ­ mas luncheon al St. Rose. Motion carried. Moved by Hoare. support by London that the following memorandum bo ssnt to the Michigan Association of Counties: Re: Prosecuting Attorneys’ Fixed Salaries November 4. 1986 Memo The Barry County Board of Commissioners would like Io go on record in opposition to the Michigan Prosecuting Attorneys' Association (PAAM) propo­ sal to standardize salaries for Michigan's 83 Pro­ secuting Attorneys and tie them to salaries in the Attorney Generals office. We are primarily opposed to this because of the way the county popula­ tion is grouped for determing the salaries. The category of 30.000 to 400.000 is too large and con­ tains too diverse a group of counties to standardize the salaries for these Prosecuting Attorneys at one level. Should you need further information about our opposition, please feel free to call me or our County Coordinator. Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Norval E. Thaler. Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN) )ss: COUNTY OF BARRY) I hereby certify that the loregoing Is a true ond correct statement of lhe official proceedings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners of their regular meeting on November 25. 1986. Miriam E. White. Deputy Clerk Motion carried Moved by Hoare. support by Kiel that a resolu­ tion regarding Slate match Child Care Funds be sent to the Michigan Association of Counties ond local legislators. * Motion carried. Moved by Hoare. support by McKelvey to re­ ceive and place on file the October minutes ol lhe Barry County Transit and that lhe October expen­ ditures. in the amount of $23,008.74 be approved. sary of Cliff and Agatha Sawdy following the final performance of the church's Christmas production of a musical version of Dickens' Christmas Carol Sunday even­ ing. Most of the Woodland people who honored ihe Sawdys came early enough to enjoy the musical program. Among these who attended the reception were Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Henney. Jim Lucas. Keith Farlcc. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stowell. Don and Adelaide Eckman and Carl and Ethel Enz. Cliff and Agatha's son. Carl Sawdy. came from Lake Odessa as did their grand­ daughter and her family, L«Wanda and Jim Dickinson. Mr. Sawdy's nephews. Lauren Royston from DeWitt and Lyle Royston from Charlotte, came with their wives. Story hour and power hour programs for (he ID-week winter quarter will start at Woodland School on Jan. 14. Pre­ registration for three and four-year-olds can be made by calling the school at 367-4475 or Denise Daniels at 367-4175. Story hour children must be four years old before Dec. 1 and power hour children must be three years old by that date. These programs help Motion corried. Commissioner Hoars presented the following resolution and moved it* adoption, support by Kiel: RESOLUTION WHEREAS. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners supports its local public health facilities and programs for Barry County residents, and WHEREAS. The Commissioners of Barry County acknowledge the need for a consolidated and comprehensive approach for local public health funds, and WHEREAS. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners recognizes lhe failure of cost shoring to be fully funded as stipulated in Public Act 368 and the lock of adequate allocations of special project funds to local public health entities. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that lhe Burry County Board of Commissioners supports the combined efforts of local public health officials In order to persuade the Governor's office and the legislature to adequately ond equitably fund local public health in Michigan. Carolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson Norval E. Thaler. County Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN) )ss: COUNTY OF BARRY) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the official proceedings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting on November 25. 1986. Miriam E. White. Deputy Clerk Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Landon that lhe zoning change Z-86-5 be approved changing to RL-1. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by McKelvey that the request lor zoning change Z-86-6 be denied. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by London to adopt amendments to the 1936 Barry County Zoning Or­ dinance A-86-4 as presented. Moved by Dean, sup­ port by McKelvey to amend the motion to delete article VI, Section 6.13 from the motion. Motion carried. Vote called on original motion as amen­ ded. Motion carried. Moved by Hoare. support by Dean that article VI. Section 6.13 be referred back to the Plan­ ning Commission for further review and recom­ mendation. Roll call was taken. Four (4) yeas: Dean: Hoare: Landon; and. McKelvey. Two nays: Coleman and Kiel. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon to approve the Miscellaneous daims, in the amount of $35,540.49 from the General Fund; Solid Waste bills in the amount of $8.80 from the Solid Waste Fund: Capitol Improvement Fund brils in the amount of $19,114 from the Capitol Improvement Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoare to make the following budgeted transfers from the General Fund: to Capitol Improvement Fund ■ $60,000: to Worker's Compensation Fury* $25,000; to Low Library Fund - $3,000: to Mentul Health Fund • $45,000. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoore fhot the 1986 budget of Charlton Park be amended to prepare children for kindergarten Lakewood Baptist Church held a special pastor appreciation day on Sunday. After their Christmas program at morning wor­ ship service, a potluck dinner and grocery shower were held at the church for their pastor. Daryl Kauffman, and his wife. Carla. A program was presented in which different people of the church and com­ munity told how their lives had been touch­ ed by the pastor or his wife. The couple was given a plaque of appreciation, and a special cake made and decorated for the occasion was cut and served. Special guests at the apprecation day were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hunsberger, Jr., of Goshen. Ind., who are Carla s parents and Mr. and Mrs. Ledger Kauffman of Elkhart, Ind., who arc the pastor’s parents. There were around 100 people at the event. A senior citizens dinner will be held at Woodland School at 11:15 on Thursday. Jan. 8, 1987. Reservations can be made by calling Denise Daniels at 367-4175. $147,889.39. from $154,550. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Kiel that the 1986 General Fund be amended os follows. KCOWKNMD BUDGET AMENDMENTS 11-2046 101-101 65.450 101-131 141.970 Commissioners 67.450 +2.000 Circuit Court 179.305 + 37.335 707+2.000 727 + 350 748+ 25 803 + 8.000 804 + 1.500 804.01 + 1.500 806 25 650 851+310 101-141 Friend of Court 42.240 242,627 +200.387 oil of 142 + 8.500 FOC-DSS 101-142 0 -191.887 191,887 Family Counseling 101 166 0 700+1.500 0 1.500 +1.500 Register of Deeds 101-236 727 +250 58,817 59.617 + 800 807 + 25 932+ 525 101-265 Courthouse & Grds 777 + 1.500 119,251 122.251 +3.000 921 + 1.500 Health Building 101-266 777+1.500 19.482 21.482 + 2.000 921+315 925+185 101-441 Dept. Public Works 3.195 980+320 3.515 +320 101-605 Contagious Diseases 835 + 500 2.500 3.000 + 500 101-B58 Empl. Physicals 5,000 6.000 +1.000 835+1.000 Retirement 101-861 52.564 12.564 - 40.000 101-890 Contingency 7.486 486 -7.000 101 -967-999 Cop. Imp. Appr B0.000 75.045 4.955 THE APPROPRIATION TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVE MENT FUND OF $60,000 SHOULD BE MADE AT THIS TIME. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Hoare to grant o six month step raise Io Marilyn Meyer, in lhe Prosecuting Atto-ney's office, effective November 21.1986. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Hoore to grant permission for the purchase ol a water heater for lhe Animal Shelter, at a cost of $200. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Hoare to file oil correspondence ond reports. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Kiel lo odjourn lhe meeting lo December 9. 1986. at 9:30 a.m.. or lhe coll of the Chair. Motion carried and lhe meeting was adjourned al 10:40 a.m. Carolyn C. Coleman. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Norvol E. Thaler. County Clerk (12-18) mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the dote of this nofict principal and interest and ad­ vances on said mortgage the sum ol Seven Thousand Forty­ Seven and 34/100 Dollars ($7,047.34). No suit or proceed­ ings at low have bee instituted to recover this debt secured by sold mortgage or any part there- Notice I* hereby given that contained in said mortgage and the statute in such cose made and provided, and to pay such HEY KIDS! ^NOTICE j MOMS! DADS! ; Hastings City Bank J vided in said mortgage, and all penset. including the attorneys der at the courthouse in Has­ tings. Michigan, on Thursday. January 8. 1987. al 10:00 a.m. local time. The premises cov­ ered by said mortgage is situa­ ted in the County of Barry. Slate of Michigan, and is de­ scribed os follows, to-wit:The West 250 feet of the East 300 feet of lhe North 348.48 feel ol the West ha1! of lhe Northwest •/« of the Northeast •4 of Section 17. T4N. R9W. Containing 2 acres more or Pursuant to public oct 104. public acts of 1971. as amended, the redemption period would be foreclosure sole, os determined under Section 3240 of so id Act. being MSA 27A.3240(3). Doted: December 10. 1986 RHOADES. McKEE & BOER By: David J Blots (P27213) 611 Woters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Telephone 616 459-4527 (M) ting^ •■PHRRniRCY- gogor(s). to the Federal land Bonk ol St. roul. mortgagee, dated August 11. 1978. recorded on August 11. 1978. in liber 237. Page 602. Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such de­ fault the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. Al lhe dole ol this notice there is claimed to be due lor principal and interest and ad­ vances on said mortgage the sum ol Filly-Fivo Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Four ond 13/100 Dollars ($55,284.13). No suit or proceedings al law hove been Instituted to recover this debt secured by sold mortgage or any port thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power ol sole contained in said mortgage ond Nearly fifty women braved icy roads and a cold, snowy nighi to attend the ZjOn Lutheran Women's advent tea last Monday evening. As no one knew that the weather would be terrible and a much larger crowd was expected, the program was held in the Have Breakfast with Santa Claus Monday, Dec. 22 8-10 a.m. HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS! [£££ 1215 W. State St., Hastings L National Bank of Hastings-? J Hastings Savings & Loan WILL BE CLOSING EARLY^ I Wednesday, Dec. 24th & i 1 Wednesday, Dec. 31st i �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 18,1986 - Page 3 Molester receives four to fifthteen years in prison George W. Scobey. 46. of 434 E. Walnut at.. Hastings, was sentenced Friday to four to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl. Scobey was being sentenced for the second time for the !984 offense. He was convicted criminal sexual conduct in 1984. but the Michigan Court of Appeals ordered that a new trial be held after it ruled that certain evidence shouldn't have been ad­ mitted at the original trial. Instead of going through a second trial. Scobey pleaded guilty Nov. 7 to second degree criminal sexual conduct. Also in court Friday. Philip D. Hosey. 19. of 10016 Vermontville Hwy.. Vermontville, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and two years of probation for fleeing from a police officer and possessing an illegal sawed-off shotgun. Hosey must attend substance abuse counsel­ ing after he leaves jail. A petition for "youthful trainee" status under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA) was denied to James R. Kaufman. 18. of 2490 Robinwood. Hastings. Kaufman will be arraigned on charges of breaking and entering and attempted larceny in a building Jan. 7. HYTA status was granted to Joel R. Potter, 18. of 3 Lakeside Dr.. Wayland, who was ac­ cused of breaking and entering and being an accessory to a felony. Potter was pul on probation for two years and ordered to pay $221 in fines and restitution. Steven E. Lawrence. 26. of 628 E. Accidents pair up this past week They say lightning never strike, twice in the same place but that didn't apply to auto ac­ cidents this past week Barry County Sheriff** deputies report two sets of accidents that not only incurred in the same place but at almost the same time. Deputies were policing a non-injury acci­ dent on M-37 near Sager Road last Thursday • vening when they witnessed a second acci­ dent. Two vehicles collided on the icy road, sending the occupants of both vehicles to the hospital. Deputies said they were investigating a pro­ perty damage accident on M-37 al 9:45 p.m. when they observed a northbound vehicle slide out of control and strike a southbound vehicle. The northbound driver. Eugene T. Lacroix. 62. of 30 College SE. Grand Rapids. w;s traveling approximately 50 mph when his vehicle began fishtailing, police said. Lacroix's car slid into a car driven bv Jody L. Miller. 21. of 5020 S. Bedford Rd . Hastings Miller is pregnant with twins, she told police, and was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where she was admitted for obser­ vation and later released. Lacroix was also admitted to Pennock, where he was treated for lacerations and blood trauma and later released. Freezing rain prior to the accident had turned the road into an icecovered hazard, deputies said. Madison. Hastings, was ordered back to district court to face misdemeanor charges of drunk driving, second offense. Lawrence was accused of drunk driving, third offense, which automatically becomes a felony offense. But his attorney argued that one of Lawrence's two previous drunk driving con­ victions could not be used to upgrade the cui rent offense to felony status, since Lawrence was not represented by a lawyer. Michigan law requires that the defendant be represented by a lawyer or officially waive legal representation on a drunk driving charge before a subsequent conviction can be used to enhance any new charges. Attorney David Tripp said Lawrence was not represented by a lawyer and did not waive his right lo counsel when he was convicted of drunk driving in 1981. Prosecutor Dale Crowley agreed to remand the case back to district court, but asked that the district court records be examined to verify Tripp's contentions. Last Wednesday, the circuit court found Kevin D. Richards. 23. of 1540 Alpine. Grand Rapids, guilty of violating probation. Richards was serving probation on a 1984 conviction of entering a building with the in­ tention of committing larceny. He violated probation by being convicted of larceny in a building in Kent County lust March. He is currently serving six months in jail for that offense. Sentencing for the probation violation was set for Jan. 7. Advent, Christmas Eve services planned In anticipation of and preparation of the Christmas season. Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 315 W. Center St.. Hastings, will present a special service of Advent lessons and carols, followed by a greening of the church party on Sunday. Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. A festive choral cucharist will be celebrated on Christmas Eve. at 11 p.m. Special choral music. The Only Son Cantala based on the hymn. "From Heaven Above To Earth I Come." will be sung by choristers and soloist. Debbie Robbe. Ac­ companying hymns and anthems during the service will be Elizabeth Johnston, violin, and Bruce Richards. French bom. Prelude music by the Emmanuel Ringers and organist Janet Richards will begin at 10:40 p.m. The community is cordially in­ vited to attend. State appoints Byington public administrator Robert L. Byington, partner with Ralph O. Wilbur in the Depot Law Offices in Hastings, has been named public administrator for Barry County. Byington replaces Richard H. Shaw, formerly of Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw and Fisher, who was recently sworn in as Barry County Probate Court judge. Byington was appointed to the position Dec. 5 by Michigan Public Administrator Andrew D. Quinn. As public administrator. Byington will be handling "escheated" property, such as estates where there arc no heirs and bank ac­ counts where there has been no activity for an extended period of lime. Byington will receive compensation for his work in the form of a percentage of the assets he handles. Byington is a 10-year veteran of the Depot Law Offices, former home to now-Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster. He is a 1973 graduate of Michigan State University and a 1977 graduate of Cooley Law School in Lansing. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and vice-president of the Barry County Bar Assn. He belongs to the Hastings Rotary Club and the Elks, and serves on the board of the West Michigan Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He is also an advisor to the Barry County Agriculture Society and a member of the Lakewood Baptist Church. Hastings attorney Robert Byington has been named new Barry county Public Administrator. The crew from T&B Construction of East Lansing gather around a handcarved sign proclaiming the new name of a Hastings apartment complex, the "General Thomas Apartments ’. The construction company, along with local contractors James Electric and Gillons Construction, are extensively remodeling the complex, which was recently purchased by a Lansing concern. Some tenants returning to remodeled apartments Tenants arc moving back into one of three apartment buildings in Hastings they were recently forced to vacate for remodeling purposes. John Bremser, construction superintendent for T&B Construction of Lansing, said an occupancy permit was issued Monday for the, north Ib-unil building ol the (ormer Country Club Estates on Woodlawn. The second building in the complex. locatnJ closest to North Broadway on the cast, is scheduled for completion in early Junuiry. Bremser said, and the third building, located west of the other two buildings, will be done by Feb. 15. Tenants were already transferring belong­ ings back into their apartments in the north building Tuesday. Bremser said. Tenants relumed to dwellings that have undergone a radical change. New flooring, painting, interior doors, trim, patio doors and windows, roofs, and more improvements were made to the building. Bremser said. Numerous changes arc being made in all three structures to make them more energy efficient. Bremser said, in­ cluding the addition of one-inch exterior in­ sulation sheeting and new energy-efficient boiler systems. Bremser said most of the tenants who lived in the north building before the complex’s 43-year old Nashville man jailed for sexual assault A 43-year-old Nashville man has been sentenced lo five years of probation and a year in the Barry County Jail for sexually assaulting a ninc-ycar-old girl. Edgar W. Cole of 179 Thomapplc Lake Rd. was sentenced on a conviction of attempted second degree criminal sexual conduct in Barry County Circuit Court Wednesday. Cole pleaded no contest to the second degree offense Nov. 5 in exchange for the dropping of more serious criminal sexual con­ duct charges. According to a police report on the case. Cole was swimming in a Barry County Lake last July when he took a young girl onto his lap and made improper sexual advances. When sentencing Cole Wednesday. Judge Richard M. Shuster said that "fortunately, there was not a great harm done (to the vic­ tims). according to the investigation." Shuster warned Cole, however, that "you bc'ter understand that this is a serious thing. You do it again and you'll be put away for a much longer time." Cole was ordered to ,-ttcnd mental health counseling and perform 400 hours of com­ munity service. Douglas A. Leet. 37. of 168 E. Shore Dr.. Hickory Comers, pleaded guilty Wednesday to cashing a forged check. Leet pleaded guilty to the uttering and publishing charge in exchange for the dropp­ ing of burglary charges pending against him. Leet told the court he took a check from an acquaintance and went to the Gull View Market, where he made the check out to himself for $50 and cashed it. Leet will be sentenced Dec. 30. Maximum penalty for the crime is 14 years in prison. John P. Hogan. 26. of 704 N. Nottawa. Sturgis, was sentenced to five years of proba­ tion, tbe first year to be spent in the Barry County Jail, for his conviction on charges of malicious destruction of property over $100. Hogan became intwxi-ated at the State Techn.cal Institute in Prairieville Township Oct. 8 and broke two windows at the school end then damaged a police cruiser. Judge Shuster told Hogan and Hogan's at­ torney Michael McPhillips that he was plann­ ing on sending Hogan to prison, since Hogan had an extensive criminal history. Hogan argued that “every one of those past offenses was alcohol-related." "I realize after seeing (my past record) all lumped together that it does look bad. I've had a problem accepting my alcoholism. But I don’t want to die like my father. They found him in an alley. The only thing moving was his eyes. They picked him up and he started bleeding inside." His father, he informed the court, had been an alcoholic. Hogan's attorney McPhillips argued that Hogan hasn't been involved in anything other (han offenses such as having open intoxicants in his car since 1981. "Mr. Hogan is a little bit older now." McPhillips said. McPhillips said Hogan could "get a lot of substance abuse counseling" during five years of probation and “I'm simp­ ly not willing to give up on him. as I'm not generally willing to give up on anyone." Shuster said Hogan and McPhillips had changed his mind about sending Hogan to prison. "J hope you make a productive citizen out of yourself and put behind you all of this nonsense." Shuster advised. A new trial date was set for Steven P. Ostrander. 21. of 139 Wood Trail Rd.. Delton, who is accused of robbing the owner of Todd's Shultz Grocery on M-43 at gunpoint. Ostrander's attorney asked for the new date because he had not had lime to prepare his case before it was scheduled for trial Dec. 29. A new date was set for Feb. 23. Continued on page 12 Deputies were first culled to the scene at 9 p.m.. when a van driven by Wayne E. Power. 52. of 478 N. Middleville Rd.. Hastings, struck a car that had already slid into the ditch. Sandra Bachcldcr of 2187 Lawrence Rd.. Hastings, was at a nearby home calling for a wrecker when Power lost control of his van. which hit her vehicle and then rolled over, deputies said. Deputies said Power, who was northbound, was attempting to avoid southbound vehicles that were fishtailing on the icy pavement when he lost control on lhe ice also. Neither Power or Bachcldcr were injured. Tuesday morning, two accidents occurred on Parmalcc Road east of Whitney villc Road. At 8 a.m.. a car driven by Jody L. Chapel. 17. of 216 East St., Freeport, flipped over after Chapel lost control of the vehicle on the icy road, deputies said. LETTERS (to the Editor:) There are no atheists, writer says To lhe editor: This world • ailed for many, many years for the first Christmas. My friend, if you are an atheist just recall that when you signed a date 1986 you showed that time revolved around the Birth of Jesus. When you went into a large food store where other things beside food were on (he shelves, everything you saw had its origin from earthly elements altered only by the hand of man. There arc no true atheists On a dark Christmas Esc. not mans miles from Pans, soldier* of the United States and Germany stood in trenches facing each other in World War I Suddenly an American soldier jumped out of his trench and raising his face to the sky began singing Christmas hymns and carols. Over on the other side of no-mans land. German soldiers leaped from their trenches and sang hymns and carols in their native German language, and all of lhe American soldiers followed their leader in singing. A miracle had happened Satan was defeated, for the rest of that night and on Christmas Day not a shot was fired. Satan, the sower of hate and killing, was silenced by these soldiers as they sang from their hearts. "Glory to God and peace on earth. " That is the real Christmas spirit. In an army camp I heard ihe chaplain say to the soldiers. "There will be no peace in this world until people follow the teachings of the Prince of Peace." Chapel was westbound on Parmalcc when her wheels struck a patch of ice and lhe car ran off the roadway, traveled along ihe shoulder, rolled over end to end. and came to rest on its top. Chapel was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where she was treated and released At 9:10 a.m.. Terne L. Yoder. 31. of 7808 Wood School Road. Freeport, came upon lhe accident scene, saw the lights from the police car flashing, and attempted to brake, deputies said. Yoder's car slid off the south edge of Parmalee. hit an embankment, and rolled over on its top. Yoder and a passenger m the vehicle were uninjured, deputies said. Car out of control causes mishap An accident story in last week's Banner in­ correctly identified the drivers of the respec­ tive vehicles involved. The story should have read that Kathleen M. Schutz. 30. of 11849 Chief Noonday Rd.. Middleville, was northbound on Cherry Valley Road at 4:20 p.m. when she saw a southbound vehicle out of control and drove her car off the road into a ditch in an attempt to avoid the vehicle. The vehicle, driven by Vickie S. Cooley. 23. of 8309 Whitneyville Rd.. Alto, struck the Schutz car in spite of Schutz's attempts to avoid impact, her husband Douglas said. Schutz and her four-year-old daughter An­ drea were slightly injured in the accident. PUBLIC OPINION: owner ordered them out are returning to their original apartments, with lhe exception of some who failed to meet rent payments. Some of the complex's 48 tenants expressed reservations with moving when the announce­ ment came in September that they would have to seek temporary quarters while the complex was remodeled. The complex changed hands in September. Management Resources Development of East Lansing, acquired it from Grelac Real Estate Corp, of Kalamazoo. MRD had to remodel the complex as a con­ dition of purchase. MRD spokesman John Robison said in October. Some 48 residents were then asked to leave "for safety reasons" during remodeling. Some elderly tenants had difficulty finding alternative housing, one tenant said, and many others incurred some expenses in the move, including some having to store their belong­ ings in the interim. Robison predicted that tenants would be happy with the improvements once they move back. The new complex has a new name, the General Thomas Apartments. A hand-carved sign with ihe complex's name and a likeness of the Civil War general the complex is named after has already been set in place. Jesus was spoken of in many names in the Scriptures. Prince of Peace probably most popular, but 1 like the one. "The Bright and Morning Star" because it promises the com­ ing of a new day. As population began on this earth by a fami­ ly. Christmas, which is a divider in lime, began in a family. When Joseph and Mary came to the stable in Bethlehem it was impor­ tant enough to show signs in the sky and cause great men to travel thousands of miles to pay honor to the One who some day will be king of all creation. To the lowly shepherds came the honor of seeing lhe Jewish girl Mary who never was pregnant, but with child by the Spirit of God. They were given the opportuni­ ty lo be the first to worship Jesus the baby. As on this date lhe world is divided into two groups, those who serve the Lord Jesus and those who serve Satan. We have a world of all sorts and contrivances of sin ready to entrap us. To you my dear friends: May this Christmas find your fan.iiy drawn closer together than ever before. America would not be America without the families in years long ago and those of today. The best to you as the years pass bv and as you choose the best. Cameron McIntyre How is your Christmas shopping coming along? Better this year? Brad Johnson Ken Selvig Patrick Matthews Laurie Watters QUESTIONWith Christmas just one week from to­ day, shoppers’ hustle and bustle seems to pick up tempo with each passing day. The Banner decided to ask those about the town If they hud their shopping done yet, if they normally shop earlier in the season or wait until closer to Christmas, and if they are spending more this year compared to past Christmases. Brad Johnson, Hastings "No. I'm a late shopper. It's just the way I am. I never find out what anybody wants until two weeks before Christmas and then 1 don't get done shopping until two days before Christmas. I think the weekend before Christmas is the best time to shop — I really like the crowds. (I'm spending) more this year because of inflation and because I have more people to buy for." XBanner Send form PS 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B, Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by _. Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 51 -Thursday. December 18,1986 Subscription Rates: St 1.00 per year in Barry County; $13.00 per year in adjnining counties: and S14.50 per year elsewhere. Bo b McCandllsh Kim Kaufman Ken Selvig, Hasting* "No, I only have one to get and that's for my wife. I usually shop earlier. (I’m spending) the same." Bob McCandlish, Hastings "No. Whenever I can get it done; My dad's buying Patrick Matthews, Hastings "No. I have present to go. I'll probably spend lhe same amount this year, which is average for me. I am usually late in buying Christmas gifts." Laurie Watters, Hastings "Yes. it's done. I spent more this year — it's just because what I've gotten this year. I’m doing the last of it today." Jim Kaufman, Hastings "It’s not done yet. I've spent less money this year. Normally my shopping is done by now." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page4- The Hastings Banner- Thursday, December 18,1986 Bessie L. Bugbee HASTINGS - Mrs. Bessie L. Bugbec. 90. of 2700 Nash Rd.. Hastings died Thursday, Dec. 11. 1986 at Thomapple Manor where she had been a patient for the past five years. Graveside services were held 4 p.m. Satur­ day. Dec. 13 at Dowling Cemetery. Rev. Kenneth R Vaught officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Philip C. Green BELLEVUE - Philip C. Green. 81. of 6906 Lakeview Dr., Lacey Lake. Bellevue died Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Eaton Manor. Charlotte. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday. Dec. 13 at Vermontville Congregational Church with Rev. Paul N. Mergener of­ ficiating. Masonic services under the auspices of the Nashville F & AM. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Vermontville Library Fund. Arrangements were made by Vogt Chapel­ Wren Funeral Home. Mr. Green was bom on May 25. 1905 at Vermontville Twp.. the son of Jesse and Eva (Clem) Green. He attended Vermontville area schools and graduated from Hastings High School. He was married to Gladyn M. Fox on August 8. 1925. He lived most of his life in the Vermontville area before moving to Lacey Lake in 1970. He retired in 1972 as undersheriff of Eaton County after being with the department nearly 25 years. He was well known as a hunter, fisherman and cribbage enthusiast in his com­ munity, during the depression years he and his partner, the late Von Northrup played musical engagements and put on skits throughout Eaton and nearby counties on stage and radio. In those years, Mr. Green was an egg buyer, traveling more than a million miles throughout Michigan and later manager of the meat department for Dana Dean Grocery in Vermontville. He was a life member of Vermontville F&AM 232 and Michigan and National Sheriffs Association, an honorary member of the Chief Okemos Sportsmen's Club. He is survived by one daughter. Belva J. Green of Ft. Wayne. Ind., seven great­ grandchildren; one sister. Mrs. Roberta Meade of Nashville. He was preceded in his death by his wife. Gladyn in Feb. 7, 1977. Myrtle B. Musser HASTINGS - Mrs. Myrtle B. Musser. 72. of 2190 W. State Rd., Hastings died Wednes­ day. Dec. 10, 1986. at her home. Funeral ser­ vices were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Deep Dale Memorial Park in Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home. Mrs. Musser was bom Nov. 18, 1913 in Eaton County, the daughter of Norwood and Alzady (Jones) Gibbs. She came to Hastings in 1977 from Nashville and had previously lived in East Jordan and Lansing. She was married to George Musser on May 12, 1930. Mrs. Musser is survived by three sons. William Musser of Ionia, Dewey Musser of Lansing and James Musser. Sr., of Hastings; three daughters, Mrs. Jeanice McCoy of Lan­ sing. Mrs. Loretta Redmer of Boyne City, and Mrs. Nancy Hayes of Lyons; 39 grand­ children; 31 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. George in October, 1982, one son, one daughter, two brothers and one sister. Gwendolyn U. Radner HASTINGS - Gwendolyn U. Radner. 76 of 512 W. Woodlawn, Hastings died Saturday. Dec. 13, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. In respect of her wishes there will be no funeral services. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. Mrs. Radner was bom on October I. 1910 at Lorain. Ohio, the daughter of Stephen and Phoebe (Knapp) Gregory. She was raised in Detroit. Grand Rapids and Medford, Ogegon, moving to Hastings in 1983. She married Joseph Radner in 1958. He died in 1978. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Orville (Gay) Pickard. Jr. of Hastings; seven grand­ children; eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter. Dawn Savoie, a grandson, Dan Savoie and a great­ grandson, Toby James Tobias. Woodlawn. Hatting.. Michigan 9484004 Kenneth W. Gamer. Paator. Jame* R. Bar rett. Ami to the pa^or in youth. Sunday Service*: Sunday School 9:48 am. Moro tag Worship 11:00 am. Evening Wonhip Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Cwno o( Bro*Jw«y and Center Street* <n Holme*. The Rev Wayne Smith, Rector Sunday Eochari*t. I ChJO am. Church School and Aduti Education. »-» a.m. Wrrkdiy* Eucharist* Wednesday. 7:15 am.. Thursday. 700 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W. Grvcn Street, Hastings. Mich.. J9OW (616) 945*574. David B Nebco Jr , Pualm. Sunday. Dec. 21 ■ ».00 am. Children* Choir. *30 am Sunday School. HT30 am. Ctrffee Fellowship IOJUa.ro. K-»ln. Ilr.^kau WBCII II.UO a m Wiwship. "God With Us Matthew llM-15 Monday. Dec. 22 700 pm SomU. Tuesday. Dec. Z3 Handhell Char W.dmlay, D«x 24 - 7 30 pm Family Chmlmn Eve Service. 11 00 pm. Camnrhfhl Chrwima. Eve Service. Thur* day. Dec 25 - Merry Chnalama". HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. BOO PmaoR Rd RaaaaR A. Sarver. Paator. PVona M64224. Worship aerrtca 10JO •gm »4S aia"s«ta7ri»oL^a^e^ Nashville Area TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 2M E. North Si. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone •*45-9414 Sunday. Dec. 21 5 45 Church School fall agesl. 10 00 Family Wonhip. AAL Branch Meeting 6 00 Youth Group Party Thursday. Dec. IS - 4:15 Children Choir. 7 30 Senior Choir Monday. Dec. 22 Poaitive Parenting 6 00 p.m Wednesday Dec. 24 - Chruiroa* Eve Wonhip 7.30 and 11:00. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Naahvilk. Father Leon Pohl. Paator A mission of St. Roaa CathoUc Church. Heating* Saturday Mam 6:J0 pa. Sunday Mam T.30 am. Dowling Area •COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Mary Horn olficiating Country Chapel Church School » 00 a.m . -.rship 10 15 am Benfield Church School 1000 a m . Worship Scmcr II JO The Church Poge Is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complain PraacripHon Snrvka HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hoatlng* ond I ok a Odoaso COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Inauronca foe your Life. Homo, Svalnoaa ond Cor WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hoetlnga — Noatwillo FLHFAB INCORPORATED of Hatting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS OrangevilleGun Lake Area 7IRST BAPTIST CHURCH OP ORANGEVILLE 6921 Manh Rd. two auks south of Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman. Paator Lan Hani*. Sunday School Sup* Sunday School. «.4S am ; Church Servwe* 11 a.m.: 6 pm Wadncsday 7 p tn Family BiNe liutitute (or 2 year old* through adull* Nur wry tlaffrd at all service* But mlnulry weekly with Ron Moor* Call 6645187 for (ree transportation in Gun Lak* area. "Minutering God * Word to Today'* World.” ST CYRIL A METHODIUS Gun Lake. Father Walter Spillane Paator Phone 792 2189 Saturday Mau 5 00 p m Sun­ day 9 00 am Member F D.I.C. THE HASTINGS SANNER AND REMINDER Middleville Arae BOSLEY PHARMACY ST AUGUSTINE Mrfdlenlk Father Walther SpdUne P.mo, Ph««e 7*2 2M9 Sunday Ma*a 11 00am ■pruKZ- lit*. J«tfur»on .*45-342* HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Heating*. AAktugon HASTINGS FINER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. _______________________ _____________ __ Delton Area CEDAR CRUX BIBLE. Camp<round Rd.. 1 ml S Paator Breni Branham Phone 623-2255 Sunday School at 10 *m ; Wor­ ship 11 a.m : Evening Service al 7 p.m . Youth meet Sunday 6 pm, Wednesday Ptayct Bible 7 p m Funeral Home. Mrs. Bugbec was bom on May 14. 1896. the daughter of Joseph and Armillic (Hallock) Golden. She attended Striker School and had lived most of her life in Baltimore Twp. except for eight years when she and her husband lived in Bedford. She married George Fred Bugbee on Nov. 5, 1916. She was a longtime member of Wesleyan Methodist Church and was active as church treasurer and Sunday School teacher and for many years active with the missionary society. Surviving are one daughter. Mrs. Robert (Phyllis) Freese of Hastings; one niece, Mrs. Roy (Betty) McIntosh of Kalamazoo; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mildred E. Hart BATTLE CREEK - Mildred E. Han, 86. 9738 N Drive. Battle Creek, died Dec. 6 at Leila Hospital, where she had been a patient since Nov. 29. She had been in failing health for several years. Bom in Paulding, Ohio, she came to Sher­ wood in 1911 and to the rural Battle Creek area in 1923. She was a member of lhe Convis Union United Methodist Church, a life member of the United Methodist Women, and a member of the Priscilla Circle of the church. She was the widow of Ed T. Hart, who died in 1961. She is survived by sons Lawrence E.. Wendall T.. Leonard G. and William E. Hart, all of Battle Creek; two daughters, Doris M. Owen of Bossier City, La., and Wilma J. Strickland of Bartie Creek; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; a sister, Garnett Gawlak of Battle Creek, and a brother, Howard D. Stoudinger of Sherwood. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tues­ day at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Memorials may be given to the Convis Union United Methodist Church. Legal Notices SYNOPSIS REGULAR MEETING H0PET0WNSH* BOARD December 6. 1986 Mealing called to order 7:30 P.M. - Pledge of Flog. All Board Members present os well os 16 Citizen*. Approved November 10, 1986 minutes. Received Treasurers. Library, Zoning Administrator ond BPOH Ambulance reports. Read Correspondence from M.L. Gray; Cental Cobla TV • rate adjustment effective 1 /I /87; MTA Chapter Christmas Party; Burnham & Flower. Unanimous roll call vote ap­ proving payment of bills. No interest in Municipal Health Services Program. Approved by Resolution pay­ ment of $1.011.00 for relocation of Harrington Rd. curve across Ellen Lalshaws property. Annual Road Commission meeting January 5, 1987, 1:00 P.M. Approved hiring Mike Hollifax for snowplowing. Authorized Township Clerk and Treasurer to purchase typewriter for township office. Gave authority to Board Members to attend MTA Annual Convention. Appointed James Springer, Basil Tobias and ond Robert Miller to Board of Review. Approved Floor Care after the holidays. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Attested to by: Richard I. Baker. Supervisor (12-18) Claudine Adgate M'^ViLLB ’_,Mrs' Clau,1'"c Adgate. 57. of Middleville, died Thursday. Dec 11 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 13 al Beeler Funeral Home. Pastor Al Conklin of­ ficiated with ourial in Robbins Cemetery Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Mrs. Adgate was born Oct. 24. 1929 in Monette. Ark., the daughter of Bud and Eva (Richardson) Crittendon. She was married to Billy M. Adgate on April 4. 1953. She is survived by her husband. Billy; three sisters. Mrs. Frank (Pearl) Wise of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Opal Johnson and Mrs. Dorothy Cowherd both of Wyoming; one brother. John Crittendon of Wyoming and several nieces and nephews. Myra R. Wright LOWELL - Mrs. Myra R. Wright. 88. of Lowell died Sunday. Dec. 14. I486 She was bom on Oct. 13. 1898. the daughter of Arthur and Florence Porritt. She graduated from Kalamazoo Normal. She was married to Donald Wright on Nov. 18. 1919 in Kalamazoo They moved to Dowling in 1922 Where she was the U.S Postmaster for 38 years, retiring in 1963. In 1973 ihe moved to Lowell area where she was a member of the Fira United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter. Mrs. Stanley (Marjorie) Pavlick of Missoula. Montanafour sisters Ethelyn Fairchild. Lucy Cole, and Grace Armstrong all of Lowell; Alice Slater of Alto also grandchildren and great­ grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband. Donald J . a daughter. Florence Travella. a brother Victor Porritt. and sitters Pauline and Edith Bryant. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. I6at Roth-Gent Chapel ofLowell. Rev' William J. Amundson officiated. Burial will be at Bowne Center Cemetery. Hilda Rose Goulooze HASTINGS - Hilda Rose Goulooze. 69, of 246 E. North St., Hastings died Thursday. Dec. .11, 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Goulooze was bom on Jan. 3, 1917 at Charlotte, the daughter of Loren and Mary (Ochendein) Pierce. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings High School. She married Harold J. Goulooze in April 1940. He died February 1968. She was a member of St Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Surviving are one son. James of Hastings; a sister, Annetta Bowerman of Hastings; two brothers. Wayne Pierce of Hastings and Robert Pierce of Lacey; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday. Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church with Father Leon Pohl officiating. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose Church or American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements were made by Girrb»ch Funeral Home, Hastings. Arthur C. Prigge George A. Herman HASTINGS - George A. Herman. 77. of 1520 N. Michigan. Hastings died Wed.. Dec. 10. 1986 at Thomapple Manor. Mr. Herman was horn Feb. 24. 1909 at Ed­ more. the son of Robert and Hazel (Raymer) Herman. Be attended Howard City Schools. He came to his Hastings address in 1976 from Rutland Twp. and previously had lived in Nashville. Coldwater. Battle Creek. Howard City and Grand Rapids. He married Margrette M. Ripley on Sept. 25. 1930. He had been employed for 19 years at Motor Wheel Co.. Lansing, retiring in 1966. He was also engaged in farming most of his working life. Mr. Herman was a member of the Hastings Church of the Nazarcnc. Surviving arc his wife, Margrette; two sons. Robert Herman of Hastings. Ernest Herman of Grand Rapids; three daughters. Mrs. Melvin (Virginia) Bolton of Nashville. Allene Herman of Hastings. Mrs. Charles (Evelyn) Benedict of Hastings; 10 grand­ children; 14 great-grandchildren: one brother. Ernest Herman of Vermontville; a half sister. Mrs. Elizabeth Train of Edmore. He was preceded in death by twin daughters. Marian and Marie: three granddaughters and two brothers. Funeral services were held 3:30 p.m. Fri­ day. Dec. 12 at Hastings Church of the Nazarcnc with Rev. James E. Lcitzman of­ ficiating. Burial was in Rutland Twp. Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Church of the Nazarene. HASTINGS - Mr. Arthur C. Prigge. 89. of 518 W. Woodlawn. Hastings, died Wednes­ day. Dec. 10. 1986 at her home. Funeral ser­ vices were held 2 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 13 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. David B. Nelson Jr. officiated. Memorials may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging. Mr. Prigge was bom January 25. 1897 in Redwing. MN. the son of Hein and Anna (Dotting) Prigge. He was raised in Min­ nesota. attending schools there. He was mar­ ried to Helen Poulsen on May 16, 1924. He was a veteran of World War I serving in the Navy. He was employed for over 45 years at Holland-Racine Shoe Co., retiring in 1964. He came to Hastings from Holland in 1980. Mr. Prigge was a member of the First United Methodist Church; a former member of Hope Reformed Church in Holland, long time treasurer and member of Holland American Legion Post, member of the Holland F&AM and Shriners. He is survived by a daughter. Mrs. Allisan (Carol) VanZyl of Lake Odessa; one son. Ar­ thur C. Prigge Jr., of Perrysburg. Ohio; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, in 1937; one grandson. 11 brothers and sisters. Northland Optical Complete Optical Service Large Selection of Designer Fashion & Economy Frames Prescriptions Filled Frames Repaired or Replaced Prescription Sunglasses Safety Glasses Contact Lens Supplies — Ask About our Children's Frame Warranty — Monday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 1510 North Broadway — Hastings — Call.. .945-3906 TIS THE SEASON OF THE NEW GENERATION. SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD DECEMBER 10, 1986 Reports of committees pre­ sented. Board to meel with Barry County Road Commission on January 7. 1987 to discuss rood work for year. Financial report received from Southwest Barry Summer Re­ creation Assoc and placed on file. Letter received from Pennfield Schools regarding summer tax collections. They will not collect in Johnsiown Township. Approved appointments of Jack Milks. Beverly Miller and Henry Hudson lo Board ol Re­ Approved increase in Road fund Budget with funds from Contingency Fund. Authorize payment of vou­ chers in amount ol $28,434.93. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Verlyn Stevens (I2-1B) SAVE $100 fe J s I? I SAW $1.00. Save S 1.00 on two Vz-lite, 8-packs, two 6-pack cans, two 12-pack cans or three 2-liter bottles. HMWlUmrnefMemiKalmacKiniSlzfla.henkiMirtereniinMiurdMut wHriilw mmuj Mn pnreni purenwe U> prior io wlfawni ><,»* w<mn t.-wtt y $avi | Tues.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5J0 p.m. >»p»nmjunt CMhnluco/ I'M<4 IC <X>n,omI»f«rr '• ”>group w orgMujifex, a Jfl iP E5 ^1 uz* 1 I I~~l I Q X?, ■ f �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 18. 1986- Page 5 Middleville to upgrade fire hydrants Middleville Village Manager Kit Roon has been instructed by the village council to con­ duct a systematic study of the fire hydrants within the village limits with the Thomapple Township Fire Department’s chief and to report back their findings to the council within THE AFTER CHRISTMAS BEFORE CHRISTMAS Wilson-Briggs announce engagement Finnie-Hauschilde united in marriage on Oct 11 Kimberly Jean Finnic and Paul Hauschild were united in marriage on Oct. 11 at 2 p.m., at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings, with Fr. Leon Pohl and Fr. George Wa>nc Smith officiating. Kimberly is the daughter of Joan and the late Dr. Gordon M. Finnic. Paul .» the son of Clayton and Helen Hauschild of Hastings. The bride, given in marriage by her brothers, Gordon and Thomas, wore a white lace and satin wedding gown. The pearled lace bodice was accentuated by sculptured •V” neckline in front and back. Her full skirt flowed from side gathers into a full satin court train. Kim’s bridal hat glittered with pearls and crystal sequins. It featured long, sheer panels and pouf of veiling in back, and a blusher veil. Kimberly carried a cascading bouquet of While cattleya orchids, white sweetheart n»scs and baby’s breath. The maid of Ijonor was Kathryn Finnic, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kathy Calvin. Lisa Fusello and Kim Ralfs, all friends of the bride. The bridesmaids wore jade taffeta dresses with a tea-length hem; and carried a cascading bouquet of red roscs-baby’s breath with ivy streamers. irfk^t maryycu.l^vid Hauschild. brother of tqe’gfpom. 'and groomsmen were Mutt HXtiwIiJWrfeief Hauschild brothers of the groonTTUnd Thomas Finnic brother of the bride. Usher were Mike Shaw and Gordon Finnic. The groomsmen and ushers wore full black tuxedos with white cummerbunds. Bob and Barbara VandcrWerf of Glenview were master and mistress of ceremonies. The newlyweds will be leaving for a honey­ moon trip to Jamaca after Christmas. Taylor-Keech announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor of Sherman. Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Keech of Nashville are pleased to announce the engage­ ment and approaching marriage of their children. Kerri Melissa Taylor and David Russell Kccch. Kerri is a 1983 graduate of Sherman High School and will be a May 1987 graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in business administrative. She is employed by Zalc Corporation. Dan is a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High School and has just been named the outstanding senior Naval cadet in the military academy at Texas A&M University. He will graduate in May 1987 and be commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. Dan is an executive officer 5th Battalion, first regiment of the cadet corp, and has been a member of the Ross Volunteer Company which is the official honor guards for the governor of Texas. Kerri and Dan will be married May 15. 1987 at the First Presbyterian Church in Sher­ man a local reception will be held May 23. Velma Leslie to observe 86th birthday Dec. 18 Relatives............... u.. and neighbors arc holding a card shower for Velma Leslie of 920 N. Hanover. Hastings, who will he 86 on Dec. 18 Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. (Jeanette C.) Wilson of 3705 Baywater Dr.. Columbia. South Carolina, arc pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter Christine Marie Wilson, to Nathan Anthony Briggs stationed at Fort Jackson. South Carolina, son of Ralph and Gladys Briggs of 912 Greenwood St.. Middleville. The bride-elect is currently working on a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at South Carolina University. The groom-elect, a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, is employed with the United States Army’s military police. A January 3 wedding is planned. people and we should be concerned about their safety in the event of a fire.” She said Thomapple Tow nship’s Fire Chief Bob Kenyon said if there was a fire at Baby Bliss and lhe hydrant wasn't working, his crew could tap into the Thornapple River, if it wasn’t frozen. "He told me that could take add an addi­ tional 10 to 12 minutes and that water pressure would be reduced." she said. Village Manager Kit Roon said lhe hydrant in question has been repaired several times, but because of its location, is continually be­ ing hit by delivery trucks and snow plows. He said it needs to be located where it is in order to be accessible to the fire department. ’’Replacement parts for many of the village's older hydrants arc becoming ob­ solete. We’re try ing to get brass parts that are less likey to be broken.” he said Filcek said the village budgeted S3.000 to maintain the hydrants and felt repairs should be made. The council agreed that all of the village's hydrants should be operable, and instructed Roon to investigate lhe situation. Roon and fire chief Kenyon were studying the location and condition of the hydrants, Friday. Roon said the broken hydrant was be­ ing repaired that day. but said it was probably the last lime parts for the obsolete model could be purchased. Chief Kenyon said there arc enough hydrants (75 within the village limits) to in­ sure the village's safety in the event of a fire. Kenyon said he and Roon arc looking al ways to upgrade the hydrants for parts' availability and for select areas in which to in­ stall new ones for the village's future expansion. l amotis Maker Men’s Suits All Men’s Suits in Stock Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hayes, Sr. of Lake Odessa arc pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Cheryl Ann. to Mark Jensen, son of Mrs. Nina Jensen of Clarksville. Mark is a 1985 graduate of Lakewood High School. Cheryl is presently a senior at Lakewood High School. Marriage Licenses— Jeffrey Fuller. 18 of Hastings and Christine Tinkler. 19 of Hastings. David Lamance. 31 of Nashville and Donna Ashcraft. 18 of Nashville. Christian Wingeier. 20 of Middleville and Lynncttc DcGroote. 21 of Hastings Robert Bolton. 48 of Hastings and Sharon Miller. 39 of Hastings. Edward Smith. 63 of Lynchburg. Virginia and Evelyn Spencer. 65 of Hastings. Steven Wolthuis. 28 of Plainwell and Theresa Morse. 26 of Plainwell. licks $d| EA I Now VALUES TO $250 SAVE to s15 Men’s Casual Slacks Cords. Blends. Pleats and More I ' Haggar Separates 2 styles to choose from — mix and match. Now .Jaymar Sansabelt All six graduates of the 1986 Kellogg Community College Radiography program have attained the status of "certified in­ good-standing' ’ with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) based upon performance on the recently ad­ ministered ARRT certification examination. Those attaining their certification include Theodore W. Spoelstra III of Hastings. Q99 IE % Jh tJOFF OEZ 0//° Zjoff ENTIRE STOCK OF DRESS SLACKS WIN Guy Cline of Parmalcc Rd.. Middleville will celebrate his 90th birthday today. Dec. 16. Birthday greetings can be sent to Guy at his winter address: 74 E. St. - Z.M.P.. Zephyrhills. FL 34248. His nine great-grandchildren, four grand­ children. son Kenneth, daughter-in-law Peggy, cousins and friends send him love and wish him many more birthdays. Mrs. Jeanne McFadden of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Jantz of Encinitas, Calif., announce the marriage of their children Maureen and Keith on Saturday. Nov. 22. in The Woodlands. Texas. lumls. Ilcriinghom* X SAVE $100 Irish Wool Blazer Hastings man gets radiology certificate Guy Cline observed 90th birthday this week McFadden-Jantz announce engagement Select Group Sport ( outs $14999 $9999 X \l I I s lo Hayes-Jensen announce engagement —ITT suit $aVC two months' time. Trustee Terry Filcck voiced her concern about an unoperable hydrant on Main Street by the Village General Store at the council’s Dec. 9 meeting, prompting the study. Filcek said the hydrants should be properly maintained in order to assure the safety of the village businesses and residents. ’’The nearby Baby Bliss Outlet Corp, doesn’t have a sprinkler system. 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Music Center 545-42B4 Secrecy not always for the best Dear Ann Landers:! was disappointed with your advice to the bride who said she had slept with five men in the wedding par­ ty, including the minister. You advised. ••Keep your mouth shut. The minister does not need lhe publicity." I say the minister also docs not need to re­ main in a position where he can continue his hypocrisy and wreak emotional havoc on those who trust him. For 32 years 1 was married to a minister who was protected by people who also kept their mouths shut. In the meantime, my hus­ band was taking advantage of young women to whom he should have been ministering. If people had not remained silent, he would have been removed from his job. The net result was that he caused irreparable harm to all of those who believed he was a servant of God, including his wife and children. - DISAPPOINTED IN DETROIT. DEAR D.: You are right. The minister did not deserve the protection of silence, and I should not have suggested it. My answer was a dog. Tanning booths can hurt eyes Dear Ann Landers: Please print this warming to all the beautiful people who so love the idea of a golden tan all year ’round that they frequent suntanning salons. In ad­ dition to risking skin cancer they may lose their eyesight. 1 joined a tanning salon club and followed all the directions meticulously. I wore the goggles supplied and never opened my eyes while under the light. After three sessions I had terrible pain in my eyes. I woke up in the middle of the night to find lha’ my vision was sharply impaired. I went immediately to the emergency room where the staff told me lhe ultraviolet rays had burned the corneas of my eyes. The light penetrated my goggles, went through my eyelids and caused ulcers and a bad infection in my retinas. It’s been four week and I’m still in pain. Also, there is some question as to whether I will regain 100 percent of my vision. Please tell your readers that a year-round tan sure looks great but it's not worth losing your sight for. - SAD EYES IN MILWAUKEE. DEAR SAD: If they don’t get the message from your letter, nothing I say will make any difference. Vanity, thy name is woman. And man too. Great things in small packages Dear Ann Landers: We have two beautiful children who happen to be small for their age. It seems not a day goes by but what someone asks (in the presence of the children). “How old are the youngsters?" When I say, “Six and four." the response is always, “My. but they are small!” This is very painful, especially to my 6-year-old son who is beginning to develop a complex about it. I try to brush off those rude comments and say, “In our family, they catch up a bit later.” Why are people so insensitive? Since when is bigger better? I feel thankful that both my children are healthy and normal. I am sick of fleabrains who suggest that something is wrong with them because they are slightly undersize. I hope you will publish my letter. So many people lack or­ dinary everyday common sense and you know how to put them in their place. — DIMINISHED IN WEST VIRGINIA DEAR W.VA.: Unfortunately there are a lot of people in this world who mean no harm, but when their mouths go on active duty their brains go A.W.O.L. Obviously, you've been running into many of these nerds. Your best bet is lo res­ pond as you’ve been doing and show no animosity lest your children pick up on your anger. Legal Notices NOTICE»»FORECLOSURE of MORTGAGE by SALE Notice i» hereby given Ihot the mortgage executed and de­ livered by Robert D. Herley. Jr., a (ingle man, mortgagor, to THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, mortgagee, dated Moy 31, 1983 and recorded in lhe office of the Register ol Deeds for the County of Borry. Michigan on June 8. 1983, in Liber 254. of Mortgages, on Page 312. will be foreclosed, pursuant to a power of sole contained in the mortgage, by a sale of the pre­ mises encumbered by such mortgage, as hereinafter de­ scribed. to the highest bidder at public auction at the Court­ house in the East door of Barry County. Michigan ot 10 a.m. on Tuesday. January 20. 1987 to satisfy lhe amount due on such mortgage. The premises located at 5510 Guy Rood. Nashville. Ml 49073 and described in such mortgage ond which will be sold to satisfy the mortgage ore os follows: The South % of the Northeast % ond the North % of the South­ east '/• of Section 10. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan. Subject to existing highways, easements, and rights of way of record. The above described premises contain (157) acres, more or less. The undersigned is the lawful owner of such mortgage and the note secured thereby. Mortga­ gor has defaulted in perfor­ mance of the terms ond condi­ tions of lhe note and mortgage, no proceedings hove been in­ stituted to recover the debt se­ cured by such mortgage, and the undersigned claims the sum of EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND AND SIX ANO 85/100 DOLLARS (S86.006.85) principal ond in­ terest to be due on the mort­ gage at the dole of this notice, plus interest at 14.5 per cent per annum, legal colis. attorney's fee. and ar.y taxes and insurance paid by mortgagee prior to the date of sale. Pursuant to Public Act 104. Public Acts of 1971. os arren­ d’d- the redemption period would be one year from lhe dote of the foreclosure sole, os determined under Section 3240 of said Act. being MSA 27A. 3240(6). 8 “Peace on earth, good will toward men!” Our sincere hope is that this holy season may find a world at peace. West State at Broadway A S T1N G S come up here. Yesterday a girl asked me if I am an American. When I said. Of course. 4 sign of other trouble MEMBER FDIC All Deposits Insured Up to $100,000.00 Doted: December 3. THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL BY. Leonard J. Sontarelli. Attorney 488 Kinney Ave N.W. F-O. Box 2007 Grand Rop,ds Ml 49501 (616)453-5473 O'15) PUBLIC NOTICE BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD MINUTES December 2, 1986 Meeting colled to order at 7:30 p.m. Five board members present. Approved minutes of Nov. meeting and treasurers report. Letter from Road Commission on Brook lodge Rd. from Boyes Rd. south, to Hickory Rd. in the amount of $16,500.00. The board decided not to approve this at this time. Approved Ordinance 22 for Mandatory Connection lo the Gull Lake Sewer. Moved, supported ond car­ ried to accept the decision of the Barry County Zoning Board so far os re-zoning of property laying west of residents on M-43 and east of Cottoge Grove Plot bounded on south by Sprague Rd. containing approximately 66 acres. Moved supported and carried to accept John Stidham as a Police Reserve Officer. Approved paying bills in the amount ol $15,015.97. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Lois Bromley. Clerk Attested to by: William B. Wooer (12-18) SYNOPSES REGULAR MEETING PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. BOARD December 10. 1986 Approved to pay the Hickory Corners Fire Dept, labor billing 2.000.50. Approved to pay the BPH Fire Dept, labor billing - 1,706.25. Approved to commit road millage monies lor next two years to lhe Pine Lake Road im­ provement project. Accepted resignation of Basil Hammond from tho Pork Commission. Approved appointment of Bill Alman to lhe Park Commission for unoxpired term. Approve appointment ol Russell Ruthruff os o volunteer reserve office thru 10-31-87. Directed and authorized the Supervisor lo submit letter to the Low Enforcement Council staling objections to the propos­ ed 20 hour per week work re­ quirement for those officers wishing to retain certification. Approved policy lor Township buildings where smoking is pro­ hibited except in designated smoking areas. Outstanding bills totaling 15.154.25. Janette Arnold Clerk (12-18) anyone who asks, including casual acquaintances. When I first discovered Nan was sexually active. 1 asked her if she knew about birth control. She said she did and that she was "careful” But the girl is such a convincing liar I have no way of knowing if she is tell­ ing the truth. Nan went to n Christian school and at­ tended church regularly. She always had friends but says she never felt as if she "belonged". We have had many conversa­ tions about her behavior and she doesn’t sec anything wrong with it. I believe the girl needs counseling but when I suggest it she says. "I am not crazy!" and becomes very angry. How can she be reached? Should we allow tier to con­ tinue to live with us until she finishes col­ lege? Wc love her and arc worried about the inevitable consequences. Nan is a regular reader of your column. Perhaps she will listen to you. - WORRIED IN THE WEST DEAR WORRIED: First, be glad Nan wants to live at home. At least you have some idea of where she is and who she is seeing. Please don’t push her by putting her out. Nan needs counseling desperately. I hope she will agree before she gets into serious trouble. Sexual promiscuity is a symptom of low self-esteem and today it could mean suicide. Nan needs to work on this and you can help by being non-judgemental and loving. Geographical education need. Dear Ann Landers: What do U.S. children known about countries other (han their own? As a Canadian. I am appalled by the ignorance of some of the tourists who' Legal Notice NOTICE OF RESIGNATION OF TRUSTEE Notice it hereby given by the undersigned. Trustee under the Indenture, doted at of 10/29/78, between Harvest Church of Hastings (f/k/a Foith Temple Christian Center of Hastings) and Dearborn Bank & Trust Company, pursuant to which the Church's First Mor­ tgage Serial Sinking Fund Bonds were Issued, that Dearborn Bank & Trust Company will resign as Trustee and Paying Agent under the Indenture, ef­ fective as of January 31. 1987. Dearborn Bank 8 Trust Company Trust Department 234Q0 Michigan Avenue Dearborn, Ml 46124 0-1) Canada is part of the North American conti­ nent... and so is Central America, she said. "Where is THAT? When I inquired if she knew where the world’s tallest free-standing building ws. she replied. "The Empire State in New York". I told her it was the CN tower in Toronto. She’d never heard of it. United States visitors are always surpris­ ed to find that wc have a spring, summer, and fall. They think it is winter all year long and that we live in igloos. They also think we do nothing up here but make whiskey and play hockey. One gentleman asked me where I learned to speak English. Almost every Canadian over the age of 10 knows that the first president of the United States was George Washington. 1 wonder how many Americans can name the first prime minister of our country. You have been a fine neighbor and we treasure your friendship, but I do believe, in the interest of good public relations, it would be helpful if your schools would teach a little something about our country. Respectfully - A FRIEND TO THE NORTH. DEAR FRIEND: Please accept my apologies on behalf of the millions of Americans who are better informed than the tourists you've been running into. 1 confess, however, that I didn’t know who the first prime minister of Canada was until I looked it up. For those who didn’t know, his name was Sir John Macdonald. He served from 1867 to 1973. Are drugs OK ifyou learn how to control them ? Can they be ofhelp ? The answers are in Ann Landers' all-new booklet. "The Low-down on Dope. '' For each booklet ordered, send $2, plus a long, self­ addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995. Chicago. Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT The audit report of the Barry County financial statements for the fiscal year January 1,1985 through Dec­ ember 31, 1985 is available in the County Clerk’s office until Decem­ ber 31, 1986. PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Road Commis­ sion will hold a Public Hearing on its proposed 1987 Budget. The Hearing will be held in the Commis­ sion Room located at 1845 W. Gun Lake Road, Hastings, Michigan at 10:00 a.m. on December23,1986. A copy of the proposed Budget is available for public inspection at the Road Commission Office. Buy John Deere Toys from your gn John Deere Dealer and SAVE Compare our everyday low prices From our Durable Pedal Tractor to the New Releases Backhoe i«4th scale Gravity Wagon Mixer Grinder tisaih scale l/64th scale $25° $25° Plus Many More Models in Stock. We have the BEST SELECTION in Town and Tractor with Loader Lowest Prices to Match. 1/16th scale $ <£ ^25 THORNAP.PLE VALLEY Hill 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hastings • 616-945-9526 �Thursday. December 18.1986- The Hastings Banner- Page 7 From Time to Time,.. Hastings student named business consultant by-Esther Walton Lisa Cole, a Central Michigan University senior marketing major and the daughter of Gary and Sharon Cole of Hastings, was a student consultant for CMU’s Small Business Institute this semester. Eighteen community businesses received consulting services from 41 CMU students. The CMU Small Business Institute provides free ser­ Some History of local churches A 1860’s drawing of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Hastings vice to local businesses and gives students the opportunity to use their skills in such areas as accounting, computer programm­ ing. marketing and financial analysis. The program, which was started in 1975. lias provided student consulting services to more than 500 companies and is a division of the School of Business Administration at CMU. DIET CENTER DIET CENTER 7 7 Win at the Losing Game! ,19___ The 1st United Methodist Church at its new location in 1915 First United Methodist Church The First United Methodist Church was organized five years after the first settlers came to the area. It was the first church in the village of Hastings. In 1841. Rev. Daniel Bush and his family were sent to the new village which comprised of about 12 or 14 homes and roughly 100 Indian families. Bush was a Circuit Rider who made $80 per year serving Barry. Calhoun and northern Kalamazoo counties. Services were held in homes and in the schoolhouse until a small log church was built. As the population increased a larger school was built. In 1852. lhe old school was purchased and was converted into a church. Seven years later, a new church was built on the comer of Green and Jefferson. It was dedicated Sept. 23. 1860. Over the next 50 years, remodeling was done and addition.-, were n.adc in order to serve the growing church and community. The building was then sold to the Odd Fellows Lodge and the present church was built on the aimer of Green and Church. The new Methodist Church was designed by architect W.E.N. Hunter of Detroit. It was dedicated September 3. I9U. No «Hhcr,building in the city had as large d^scaling capacity or dining room. It was used by the community for conventions, political rallies, and graduation exercises until the new high school was built. Stained glass picture windows were added in 1948 and the chancel was remodeled in 1949. In 1961. lhe educational unit was built and dedicated. Fifty-six ministers have served the church over the past 145 years. Rev. David Nelson. Jr. is the present pastor. In 1986 there was a new challenge. The ex­ isting building was 75 years old and needed updating. Miracle Sunday was May 11 and over $ 150.000 was raised in cash and pledges. A barrier-free entrance, elevator, new hear­ ing system, re-wiring and repairs on the building will soon be completed to the glory of God. Since 1841. Methodism in Hastings has been linked with the history of the city and it has been growing as the city has. First Presbyterian Church The beautiful, colonial style sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church has stood at the comer of Center Street and Broadway since lhe structure was built in the summer of 1853 on two lots purchased lhe previous year from the Hastings Village Company, a landmark in the community for over 130 years. Prior to 1842 there was no organized church in Hastings. Religious services were held in the school, lhe court house and private homes. At that time the Rev. Sylvester Cochran of Vermontville organized the First Congregational Society under the plan of union with the Presbyterian community. This joint arrangement continued until 1849 when the First Presbyterian Society was organized. The congregation had grown from its 15 charter members and a church building became a necessity when the one room struc­ ture was built in 1853. Il was completed and dedicated in December of the following year and is still a part of the present day First Presbyterian Church. In 1863. during the Civil War. differences arose and a number of members withdrew from the church and organized the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in 1864. Their church was built in 1891 across Broadway and they re­ main a good friend and neighbor today. The Presbyterians decided to build an addi*. tional room for Sunday School classes, com­ mittee meeting and Ladies Aid meetings in 1898 and this new addition was called Inc Chapel’*. In 1920 an extensive expansion was undertaken when the one room structure raised adding a full basement beneath also the portico with its graceful white umns. This addition was dedicated at was and col­ the Faster service in 1921. The Kirk House was added lo lhe: num building in 1948 lo provide Sunda> School rooms, a kitchen and dining area, a pastor s study, sacristy, secretarial office and lounge. In 1984 the Lcason Sharpe Memorial Hall was comtrocted on the chunrh property . was built on a lot that formerly was he loca­ tion of lhe parsonage, as it was called when it was built in 1898. That structue was moved to the corner of Court and Park streets and a modem residence on West Green Street was purchased to serve as the manse. The Lcason Sharpe Memorial Hall houses a large auditorium, classrooms, nursery, and a modem, efficient stainless steel kitchen. The two pieces of property directly east of the Memorial Hall were purchased later and turn­ ed into a parking lot for the convenience of church attendants. The church's most recent addition is a new luiuck pipe organ made by the firm in Kalamazix). which was dedicated October 23. 1'983 and since that time a new sound system has been installed. Since Zcrah T. Hoyt was installed in January of 1849. 22 pastors have served this church and its membership has grown from those 15 charter members to a present membership of over 600. In September of 1985 lhe Rev. Willard H. Curtis retired after faithfully serving this con­ gregation and the community for 25 years. Pastors who had served in the previous 25 years were John H. Kitching. S. Conger Hathaway, and Leason Sharpe. During the church’s search for a minister to replace Reverend Curtis it is being led by Interim Pastor, the Reverend Dr. Allan J. Weenink. formerly from the First Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek. Reading the ancient membership rolls of the church is like reading pages out of our history and those who have guided the destiny of the community have played an important part in shaping the spiritual life of those who settled here. Familiar names that appear in the church records: ’Hendershot. Lath nip. Kenfield. Upjohn. Botlwood. Bull. Woodruff. Nevins - names of those who. together with their descendents have left their imprint on Hastings and surrounding communities. The doors of this church continue to be opened wide to those who would seek the fellowship and worship it provides and all arc invited to take part. Upon praMniatlon of lht> Gift Corttficata. you will learn "How to Win at the Losing Game " -Dollars (1. Of The Seventn-Day Adventist campground located in Hastings in 1907 Hastings Exchange Club gives citizenship awards On Thursday. Dec. II. the Hastings Ex­ change Club awarded its Young Citizenship Awards. This program is designed to honor and encourage youngsters (sixth grade students) who. although not at the head of their class, practice those qualities which enrich society-honesty, hard work, helpfulness, leadership and fair play. The recipients are chosen by their homeroom classroom teachers. The recipients of the Young Citizenship Award for December are: (Student. Teacher. School respectively) Bryan Sherry. Mrs. Usbome. Hastings: Anna Garrett. Mr. Willard. Hastings: Paul Buckanan. Mrs. Birke. Hastings: Amber Whitney. Mr. Merritt. Hastings: Jeff Furrow. Mrs. Heller. Hastings: Becky Newton. Mr. Zawicrucha. Hastings: Aaron Spence. Mr. Barnhill. Hastings: Jay Stcfani. Mrs. Brighton. St. Rose; Jenny Storm. Mrs. VanderMollen. Pleasantvicw; Chris Morgan. Mr. Schils. Pleasantvicw. Stop by for your FREE no-obligation con­ sultation and find out about our gift cer­ tificate for that special someone. - HOURS Mon.-Frl.7am-6pm Sat.8am-Noon T DIET .CENTER 1615 South Bedford Road, M-37 (next to Cappon Oil) Hastings, Ml Phone 948-4033 VTSA OR CALI OUR OTHER DIET CENTER IN PlAINWEU ... Phone ... 685-6881 HOLIDAY SPECIAL B085E1KIHE H05MTMMC 795-7547 Seventh-Day Adventist Church The Hastings Scvcnth-day Adventist Church was organized in 1866. The believers met for worship in the members homes until a church site was established on the corner of Grand and East Streets in August of 1887. The building occupying the site at that time resembled a small school house. In 1897 this location was sold to the United Brethren Church members, and the Adventist congregation built another church on the cor­ ner of Bond and East Streets. As the con­ gregation grew. the building was enlarged in 1<M3. In the late l960*s. lhe members felt the reed to cither expand again, or to relocate and build new. Together they prayed, planned and sacrificed, then sold the Bond Street property to the Church of Christ members. In early 1972. they moved forward in search of a suitblc building site. Learning of the need. Mr. and Mrs. Burr Dennison donated a beautiful site on the southwest comer of Starr School Road and Terry Lane, in the Burr-Mar Estates subdivision. Ground was broken in mid-May in 1972. Time and means were laid on the altar. Both cash and labor were donated by everyone whether young or old. As a result of the unified effort and the Lord’s blessing, the two floor, brick building, having a seating capaci­ ty of 175. with foyer, balcony, classrooms, kitchen, fellowship hall and church furniture was opened and dedicated, debt-free, eight months and sixteen days after ground breaking. During the 1930’s, a church school was built and operated al 307 E. Marshall Street. In 1941. the Church of the Nazarcncs pur­ chased this property and remodeled it for their church home. A new two-room, elementary school component was established on the pro­ perty just west of the present church in the fall of 1981. The Scvcnth-day Adventist Community Service Center, located on the comer of Green and East Streets, is operated as one of the church’s humanitarian, mission services. The name Scvcnth-day Adventist identifies lhe church’s doctrinal belief that the 7th day of the week is the Sabbath, also the belief in the literal, second coming of Jesus, as taught by the Holy Scriptures. Presently. Pastor Phillip Colburn serves both the Hastings and Delton Churches. xwsarasia asw. DENTURES 395 s225 S295 compute oehtuie5 umi mktuse MRTIAl OEKTUKE *M twtb and ■uttriait awd awat tM tUndirdi sat by tha Aattfican Dentil Ass'a. •Our on primixts lab praridu sinrica MnMuI and efficienl ’Ena dinturt coniultitlon and •iimlniliM. (616)455-0810 •L.D. Kimebaugh DOS •D.D. WhhiDDS •6. Mincnicz DDS 2330 UthSL.S.E., Grand Rapids (( SAVE $1.00 COUPON EXPIRES 1/17/87 Save S1.00 on the purchase of two 1/2-liter 8-packs. or three 2-liter bot­ tles. or two 6-packs of cans, or one 12-pack of cans of: Coca-Cola classic. Coke or diet Coke (regular or caffeine free), cherry Coke, diet cherry Coke. TAB. Sprite, diet Sprite. Fresca. Mello Yello. or Minute Maid citrus sodas. 126025R Cal*, and pat etartad today or eall lor a fraa, no-obllgatlon consult a tkxt - or |u«t •lop by I �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner- Thursday,-December 18,1986 Maple Valley, Delton head the 1986 AllFive Panthers, Lions named to all-star team by Sieve Vedder While coaches constantly preach the benefits of teamwork, no basketball team can possibly succeed without talented individuals who can carry out that success. Thus heading the I986 Banner-Reminder All-County Girls Basketball team arc three girls which spearheaded Maple Valley to suc­ cessive SMAA and district titles and two Delton players which carried the Panthers to a pair of KVA titles. In all. IO girls were named to the select team including the five Panthers and Lions, two each from Middleville and Lakewood and one from Hastings. Heading the first team arc Delton Ann Hayward and Kay Fetrow along with Sheri Forcll of Maple Valley. Missy O’Mara of Lakewood and Middleville's Kim Koetsier. Named to lhe second team are Maple Valley's Beth Starring and Dawn Morawski. Trena Yonkers of Middleville. Vai Dakin of Hastings and DeeDee McClelland of Lakewood. Hayward. Fc‘row and Forell are juniors, the rest are seniors. Both Hayward and Fetrow have been in­ strumental in leading Delton to 22 wins in 24 league games and back-to-back KVA crowns the last two years. Hayward averaged 13.2 points. 4.6 rebounds. 4.9 assists and 3.8 steals per game. Fetrow averaged I0.9 points. 5.5 rebounds. 4.1 assists, and 3.6 steals per game. O'Mara was named to the Associated Press All-State special honor this season, averaging 15 points and 12 rebounds per game. O’Mara's 275 rebounds were a school record as were her 83 blocks. The 6-foo(-3 junior was honorable mention all-Capital Circuit as a junior and was a first team selection this fall. Forell was honorable mention all-state as both a sophomore and junior. Last year the 5-5 guard led the Lions in scoring (I8 opg) and added 4.5 steals and 5 assists per game. Koetsier is a threc-year starter who was named to the last two O-K Blue teams. The 5-9 senior scored 849 points in her three seasons, averaging I5.2 points her senior year. KocLsicr added 66 rebounds and led the team with 57 steals. Heading the second team is the Maple Valley tandem of Morawski and Starring. Combined with Forell. the trio led Maple Valley lo a 37-9 mark the last two seasons. Starring, a senior guard, averaged 12 points and 4 steals last season while Morawski chip­ ped in IO points and 8 rebounds. Both were all-SMAA selections. Hastings' Dakin averaged only 4.7 points, but was the Saxons’ floor leader with 75 Missy O’Mara Kim Koetsier Val Dakin Dee Dee McClelland assists and 49 steals. The 5-6 senior guard is a two-year starter and was honorable mention all-Twin Valley. Yonkers averaged I3.7 points and even at 5-foot-6, she led the Trojans in rebounds with I48. Yonkers spent 2'A seasons on the Mid­ dleville varsity and was named to the O-K Blue team this fall. McClelland was second on the Viking team in scoring (8.2) and added 49 assists. Ann Hayward Kay Fetrow Trena Yonkers Beth Starring Sheri Forell Dawn Morawski 1986 BANNER-REMINDER All-County Girl basketball Team FIRST TEAM Missy O’Mara, Lakewood, Jr. Kim Koetsier, Middleville, Sr. Ann Hayward, Delton, Jr. Kay Fetrow, Delton, Jr. Sheri Forell, Maple Valley, Jr. SECOND TEAM Vai Dakin, Hastings, Sr. Dee Dee McClelland. Lakewood, Sr. Trena Yonkers, Middleville, Sr. Beth Starring, Maple Valley, Sr. Dawn Morawski, Maple Valley, Sr. Sports Saxon wrestlers blast two foes Hastings' wrestling team blasted both Ionia. 52-22. and Gull Lake. 50-18, in a triple dual Tuesday night. Picking up pins against Ionia were John Tcuncssen al 112. Mike Hafer at 132. Troy Ziegler at 138. Todd Gould at 145. Jim Lenz at 167. and Matt .Spencer at heavyweight. Scott McKeever won on a forfeit at 198. Against Gull Lake. Brian Redman at 98 and Tom Bolo at 126 won decisions and Spencer won via major decision at heavyweight. Tcunessen at 112 and Chad Murphy at 185 won on pins and McKeever won on another forfeit. The complete results: - WRESTLING Hastings 50 ... Gull Lake IS 98 105 112 119 126 132 138 145 155 167 185 198 Hwt. 8 Redman dec. S. Gibson................ 10-5 S. Chipman - Forfiet J. Tcunessen pin M. Frohnapfel .. .1:53 P Austin sup. dec. D. Miller............. 15-1 T. Bolo dec. D. Spahr............................. 7-1 M. Hafer sup. dec. C. Nichols........ 16-2 T. Ziegler pin by J. Showalter........... 3:36 T. Gould pin by J. Bender................. 2:33 C. Olsen pin by T. Hopkins............... 3:17 J. Lenz win by default J. Scott C Murphy pin C. Bradley..................2:36 S McKeever • Forfiet M. Spencer maj. dec. J. Holewa.... 13-5 98 105 112 119 126 132 138 145 155 167 185 198 Hwt. B. Redman • Forfiet S. Chipman pin by A. Stanton J. Tuenson pin K. Pigget..........1:15 P. Austin ma|. dec. by T. Thomas .. .9-0 T. Bolo ma|. dec. M. Velasco........... 11-1 M. Hafer pin R. Schmid........................ :21 T.Ziegler pin J. Sandborn......................:19 T Gould pin C. Adair............................ 3:05 C. Olsen pin by A. Wieczorek........... 1:00 J. Lenz pin P. Fox................................. :52 C. Murphy pin by J. Herald................ 1:30 S. McKeever • Forfiet M Spencer pin B. Gorby..................... 1:28 - WRESTUNG Hasstings 52 ... Ionia 22 Saxon freshmen eagers split pair The Hastings freshman basketball team split a pair of games last week losing to Ionia 64-58. but beating Lakeview 56-40. Again*! Ionia. Jamie Murphy scored a game-high 22 points. Tom Vos added 12. Scott Hubbert 11 and Tim CruMendcn 10. Against Lakeview . Hubbert had 17. Vos 12 and Murphy 11. VARSITY WRESTLING Hastings 23 ... Harper Creek 45 98 B. Redman T.F. J. Lake....................... 16-0 105 S Chipman pin by C. Seeburger ... ,:54 112 J. Teunessen pin by D. Dishman .. .3:35 119 P. Austin dec. by T. Evans.................. 7-2 126 T. Bolo dec. by T. Bishop.................... 4-2 132 M. Hafer dec. by J. Kopp ..................... 4-1 138 T. Ziegler pin by J. Cleveland.......... 2:32 145 T. Gould pin by J. Trlckovic............ 5:39 155 C. Olsen pin by R. Squires...............3:02 157 J. Lenz Dec. B. Brown ..................... 16-4 185 G. Heath pin by G. Fountain............. 1:19 198 C. Clouse pin M. Gian......................... 1:35 Hwt. M. Spencer pin S. Skidmore............. 2:30 Next home meets are Tuesday, Dec. 16. lonia/Gun Lake, 5:30 and Thursday. Dec. 18. Hillsdale, 6:30. Lakewood frontline keeps Vikes undefeated No need for any intricate strategics — all it took was old fashioned “take-it-lo-’em" basketball. Lakewood's outstanding frontline duo of Shawn O’Mara and C.B. Long combined for 60 points in leading lhe unbeaten Vikings to a pulsating 73-69 conquest of Hastings Tuesday night. Lakewood is now 3-0 after previous wins over Waverly and Mason. Il was Hastings' se­ cond straight loss and the Saxons drop to 2-2. O'Mara, a threc-year starter and the brother of Hastings Coach Denny O'Mara, tossed in 36 points and Long, a junior who scored 48 points in the Vikings' first two games, added 24. The two combined to hit 25-of-42 field goals and were generally unstoppable most of the night, admitted Hastings' O'Mara. “That and the fact we didn’t execute well at the start of the third quarter.” said O'Mara. “We have to keep working on our offense. There arc things wc need better organized.” After playing to a 38-38 standstill for the first two quarters. Lakewood, behind Long, broke the game open in the first half of the third period. Long scored his team's first 10 points of the quarter as the Vikings built a 50-40 lead with four minutes left. But with Mike Brown tossing in 5 points. Hastings went on an 11-6 binge to slice the lead to 56-51 by the end of the period. After Lakewood's Mark Barnum scored the first basket of the fourth quarter. Hastings' Dan Willison and Mike Karpinski scored 4 straight baskets as lhe Saxons' tied the game at 58-58 with 6:03 remaining. Lakewood slipped back into a 62-59 lead with the last point, a free throw by Long, coming on Brown's fifth foul with 5:06 to go. O'Mara then scored 4 of the next 6 points as Lakewood built its largest lead. 67-61. with 3:05 left. J.V. WRESTLING Hasting. 21 ... Harper Creek 48 98 C. Bowman dec. M. Sunee................ 9-8 105 M. Kidder pin J. Petemal ................ 2:16 112 B. Kolleck pin by M. Grokoske......... :44 119E. Endsley pin by J. Ring ....................... 3:20 J. Madia pin D. Reed............................1:28 126 D. Cousins dec. by D. Sutfin .............. 9-7 D. Bell dec. by B. Teegardln............. 10-2 132 P. Hauschild pin by R. Lee............... 2:01 J. Richards dec. by B, Teegardin ... .9-5 138 D. Fouty pin by L. Yeck......................4:25 145 T. Anderson pin by G Sadset ........ 2:02 155 T. Cole dec. by R Millard................... 3-2 167 P. Roy pin by T. Schwartz................. 1:49 198 S. McKeever pin M. Steven............... 1:29 Hwt. B. Gibson pin T. McGhee................. 1:31 R. Bykkoven pin by D. Weslphall.. .3:10 Oom finishes 24th in national meet Hastings' two-time all-stater Wayne Oom finished 24th of 200 runners in the recent Na­ tional AAU Junior Olympics. Marc Lester of Hastings finished 144th in the 5k run. Both runners had qualified for the meet by placing in the AAU regionals held in Battle Creek. Lester finished 25th in the 15-16-ycar old junior division at the regionals while Oom was fourth in the 17-l8-ycar old senior class. The nationals were held in Los Angeles and the trip was supported by the Hastings Athletic Boosters. Rotary and area merchants. But still lhe Saxons weren't finished. They stormed back to tic the game 69-69 on a pair of clutch jumpers by Scott Weller, the second coming with only 1:14 to go. Lakewood's Randy Hazel nailed a pair of free throws with only 58 seconds to go to break the tie. After Hastings missed a jumper, Brian Potter hit both ends of a one-and-one with 29 seconds to go to make the final 73-69. Brown led four Hastings players in double figures with 19. Karpinski added 17. Gee 14 and Willison chipped in 12. ' Statistically. Hastings hit 30-of-69 (43 per­ cent) from the field as opposed to Lakewood's 25-of-43 (58 percent). One of the keys to th*, game came at the free throw line where Lakewood was able to con­ sistently stuff the hall inside, eventually foul­ ing out two thirds of the Saxons' frontline in Brown and Willison. Lakewood hit 23-of-36 free throws as opposed to only 9-of-l4 for Hastings, which was forced to shoot mostly from outside. O Mara said losing Willison. Brown as well as starting guard Kent Gee helped determine the last quarter. "That hurt us a little, but the people who came in represented themselves well.” said O'Mara. O'Mara said Hastings will have to learn to contend with several Twin Valiev teams who will try to take advantage of the Saxons’ lack ol size. "We re going to play several teams like that and we'll have to keep making ad­ justments.” he said. ”Wc have some ability wc have lo do things right if we’re going lo beat the good teams and Lakewood is a good team.” 6 Hastings hosts Hillsdale tin Friday in the team s last game before the Christmas break. Saxon JVs even record to 2-2 Lakewood's C.B. Long (44) has his shot blocked by Hostings' Mike Brown (24) os teammate Scoff Turnbull looks on. The Vikings remained undefeated with a 73-69 win. The Hastings <unior varsity basketball team evened its record at 2-2 with a pair of wins. The Saxons upended Lakeview 68-63 last Fri­ day and then rallied to beat Lakcwtxxl 76-74. The Saxons trailed lhe Spartans by 3 points late in the game, but hit 4 clutch free throws m the last 2 minutes to grab the win. Hastings was led by 20 points from Gary Parker. 16 from Jeff Pugh. 12 by Mark Stein- urn. Doug er scored 12 and Jason Miller thr'X''Cnu "*lcd ““'"f *-55 at the end of three quarters, but Gary Parker hit 7-of-ft �The Hastings Banner* Thursday, December 18, 1986- Page 9 Scoreboard Bowling results YMCA-Youth Council's "omen's Volleyball Leagui Lake Odessa Livestock... . Monday Mixers Hastings Mfg. Co. Viking II........................................................ 261'6 Viking.................................................................271 -hromc Room.................................................. 267 Leftovers........................................................228'6 Machine Room.................................................210 Office.................................................................. 202 High Games and Series - B. Hcstcrly 212-585, F. Huey 207-532. T. Bustancc 527. D. Edwards 522, W. Beck 519. J. Kuball 210-508. R. Sanlnocencio 508. K. Bushee 501. m 3m21' £irCte ‘"n 37'23' Riv"Mex Connexion 36-24. Girrbach s 35-25. Bob’s Rest. 35-25. Hastings Bowl 34-26. Michelob 32-28 Sewey's ll, A" ^eade 30-30. Hastings Flowers .^Or,d 28^-3>S. Cinder ?™gS,??;32, Va ,cy Rcal,y 26-30> Sir n Her 2516-34 V4, Hallifax 25-35. Trowbridge High Games/Sertes - M. Westbrook 153, C. Jenkins 142. P. Vaughan 142. C. Schantz 161. K. Schantz 170. D. Larsen 171, L. Perry 158-470, K. Keeler 165, R. Kuempel 159. D. Kelley 200-515. F. Rughruff 181. M. Snyder 203-536. C. Drayton 160. C. Wilcox 164. D Snyder 199. M. Nystrom 188, D. Loftus 214 C. Arends 165, H. Service 165, K. Hanford 180-489, C. Johnson 169, S. Hanford 179 S Trowbridge 160. C. Allen 137. J. DeMrod 142, M. Bell 148, J. Jacinto 161. W. Hull Wednesday P.M. Alfens & Assoc. 39-21, DeLong’s Bait 36W-23W. Art Meade 34*4*25%. Hair Care Center 34-26, Gillons Const. 32-28, Varney’s Stables 31-20. M&M’s 29%-30'6. Nashville Locker 27-33.’ Handy’s Shirts 27-33. Friendly Home Parties 26-34, Mace's Pharmacy 25-35, Lifestyles I8%-41 High Games and Series - M. Garrett 179-508. J. McMillon 180. V. Powers 196-485. N. Taylor 187, V. Peabody 191, M Hall 178, N Varney 169. M. Swift 171. V. Slocum 166. M. Snyder 176, J. Sanlnocencio 163. M. Chaffee 152, B. Joppie 153, D. Brewer 158, D. Long 153, B. Hathaway 186, N. Houghtalin 144, J. McQuem 141, L. Johnson 144, C. Flora 136, S. Knickerbocker Splits Converted - C. Arends 4-7-10. H. Service 1-5-10. L. Kelley 2-10. D. Kelley 3-7-10, K. Hanford 5-7, M. Bell 5-10. Bowie rettes Monarch 3-1, Village Beauty Nook 3-1, Hastings City Bank 3-1, American Redecora­ tion 1-3, Phil’s Pizzeria 1-3, Seif & Son’s 1-3. High Series - D Blough 567, R. Neal 565. M. VanPolen 560, C. Sinke 523, C. Langkamp 492. High Games - D. Blough, M. VanPolen 232. R. Neal 213, M. VanPolen 202, T. Cooley, C. Sinke 199, P. Miller 184. 164. Splits Converted - J. Gardner 6-7-10, P. Croninger 5-10, F. Schneider 5-7, D. Gowan 5-6-10, N. Wilson 5-7, R. Kuempel 4-5-7. 5-10. Tuesday Mixed Marsh’s Refrigeration 40-20, Hastings Fiber Glass 37-23, Floral Design 35-25, Hallifax Snowplowing 34-22, Riverbend Travel 31-29, Unpredictables 29tt-30H, Lewis Realty 29-31. CJ’s 27^-32%. Neil's Restaurant 2416-35VS, Hastings City Bank 2416-3516, Formula Realty 24-32, Moore Sales 22-38. Men High Game - D. Smith 180, M. Nor­ ris 213-591, J. Jiles 482, R. Cullers 194, D. Hoffman 181, P. Anderson 188. Women High Game - I. Ruthruff 179, T. Jiles 223-459. E. Britten 145-409, J. Harris 166-437. Splits Converted - D. Smith 5-8-10. Thursday A.M. Just Ourselves 37Vi. Slow Pokes 33, Hum­ men 31 Lillys Alley 31. Kellen Apts 29. Gillons Const. 28. Irene's 27. Mode O Day 25, Provincial 25. Bosley's 2416, Leftoven 20. D&S Machine 18%. Good Games - L. Stamm 175, M. Steinbreacher 149. P. Godbey 167. J. Joppie 177, L. Bahs 181, S. Mogg 170, N. Hummell 169, P. Fisher 179, G. Gillons 189. High Series and Games - B. Moody 214-559. M. Atkinson 209-526. M. Dull 156-439. M. Brimmer 153-425. C. Benner 144-382. Lake Odessa News Mary Herbert will entertain the Jolly Dozen club at her home for their meeting, Christmas party and exchange of gifts on Fri­ day. Dec. 19. .Word was received from Marte Warner of Wickenburg, Ariz. that her eye surgery was a success and would be leaving Dec. 16 for Michigan to spend the holidays with her son Robert and family and friends. Mrs. Clara Bogart spent the weekend with her daughter Ruth Daly now retired. Ruth's family consists of Sharon, a student at college in Mt Pleasant and Diane of North Carolina and Pam and daughter Becky from Union Lake were at the Daly home. Mrs. Bogart, a patient at the Carson City Hospital following a fall at the nursing home will be transferred to the Ionia Manor in Ionia to receive care. Florence Hunt, who underwent eye surgery Thursday, is staying with her daughter Madeline and family, the Marshall Meyers, in rural Woodland while convalescing. Beulah Brock b retiring from the Lakewood schools after driving school bus for 21 years, on the same route. The Jordan Lake Tip-up Festival has been cancelled for this year due to lack of in­ terest although each previous year has been successful. The Erb families gathered at the home of Arnold and Linda Erb on Friday evening after the holiday to honor them on their 31st wed­ ding anniversary. All the family were together, including Dorothy Erb. Anita and Lonnie Ackley and son Lonnie Jr.. Gordon and Wanda Erb and son Tyler. Kevin Erb. Doug and Nancy Hendrick and Fem and Gerald Tischer. Refreshments were enjoyed as were cake and ice cream. Mr. and Mrs. James I dema are residing in Grandville following their recent marriage and honeymoon The bride is the former Ker­ rie Wolverton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wolverton of Lake Odessa and lhe groom’s father is Kenneth Idcma *df Grandville. Shelby Irven, who has been hospitalized at Pennock Hospital, has been transferred to the Provincial House at Hastings for medical care and therapy. The Women’s Fellowship of the Con­ gregational Church held their meeting Wednesday evening at the church parsonage with Ardene Lackey and Barbara Sauers as hostesses. A cookie exchange was held and gifts were wrapped for the shutins. The next meeting will be Jan. 14. 1987 with Maxine Torrey in charge of devotions and program. Doris McCaul and Clara French will be lhe hostesses. The meeting will be at 1:30 a’ the church. The next coming event is the annual meeting on Jan. 28, 1987. Brenda Jones, 13-year-old daughter of Roger and Nancy Young of Lake Odessa, was one of the girls who underwent major surgery at the Michigan Medical Center at Ann Ar­ bor. This should hopefully restore her hearing as she has been deaf most of her life. Don Eckman, rural mail carrier out of the Lake Odessa post office will make his last trip Dec. 19 but will officially be retired Jan. 2, 1987. He has been on the same route and has a driving record with no accidents. Don and his wife Adeline reside on Barnum Road and have lived their in the Lake Odessa area. Pun has lived all his life in lhe Lake Odessa area. Cecile Perin left Dec. 13 for Troy to spend Christmas with her daughter. Virginia and family the Dennis Dorns. John and Marion Goodemoot McDowell of Harwood Road. Lake Odessa will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 27. They were married Dec. 12, 1936 in Valpariso. Ind. The open house will be at the Central United Methodist Church. Their Sundav Night Mixed Ma s & Pa’s 37'6-22'6. Big Four 35-25. Pin Busters 34'6-25'6. Alley Cais 34-26. K&M Asphalt 34-26. Quality Spirits 32-28. Unpredictables 32-28, Really Rolicns 31-29. Family Force 30-30, Elbow Benders 29'6-26'6. Something Natural 29-31. Gutter Dusters 27-33. Hooter Crew 26'6-33'6. Chug-A-Lugs 26'6-29'6, A-Team 26-34. Hot Shots 25-35, White Lightning 23'6-36'6, Toads 23-37. Womens High Game and Series - D. Snyder 175-518. B. Behmdt 178-500. B. Moody 178. L. Stamm 174, S. Snyder 164. J. Hamlin 163, S. Winans 163. J. Dezess 163. U. Parish 158. D. Blough 157. M.K. Snyder 154. B. Cantrell 150, M. Stahl 148 Men’s High Games and Series - M. Snyder 222-197-191-610. S. Goodenough 191-535. K. Stahl 199-534. R. Ogden 194-528. M. Loftus 194-534. R. Ogden 194-528, M. Loftus 194-516. D. Stamm 171-502. R. Blough 172-501. G. Snyder 192. J Davis 180, E. Kelley 177. L. Joppie 174. E.Behmdt 173. B. Martz 172, D. Odgen 170. K. Hamlin 168. Splits Converted - T. Joppie 5-10, A. Ward 6-7-10. Thursday Angels Stefanos 42'6-17%, Little Brown Jug 37-23. McDonalds 36-24, Formula Realty 25-35, Pennock Hospital 22-38. Hastings City Bank !7%-38%. Good Games - E. Latshaw 149, C. Garlinger 182-438. T. Daniels 214-552. J. Blough 182. T. Loftus 170, J. Tcmby 146-392. C. Cuddahee 162. L. Watson 175-148. B. Callihan 193. D. Snyder 190. B. Ranquette 164-477, N. McDonald 161. Thursday Midnight Mixed Mid-Villa Vice 4-0. H.M.F.I.C. 4-0. Who Cares 3-1, Beer's 3-1. I Give Up 3-1, No Names 1-3, The Terminators 1-3, Free Ride 1-3, 2 plus ' 0-4, P.W.K. 0-4. Spare Us 0-0. Echo 04). High G- -e and Series - D. Ward 202-559. B. Brage 214-551. R. Ray. 201-546. M. Mugrigde. 211-514. S. Sherman 508. J. Osborne 506. children and grandchildren are hosting the pany from 2-5 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of the church. The couple request no gifts but invite friends to come and extend greetings to the couple who have lived in ihe local area tor years. Sunday dinner guests of Reine Peacock were Sister Magadena of Ubley, Margaret, Sheila and Dominac Marie of Wright. The Blue Star Mothers held their December meeting with a Christmas party at the Lake Manor with ten present. A delicious potluck supper was enjoyed followed by ex­ change of gifts. The next meeting will be April 7. Fern TLscher was honored Wednesday night on her 75th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gearhart hosted the event at a Woodland restaurant. Those attending were Gerald Tischer. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Nyman, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Elliott all of Lake Odessa. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hanna of Sun­ field. The climax to the evening was a beautiful and delicious cake presented to the guests by the Gearharts. Linda and Arnold Erb recently attended the National Farmers Organization National Convention in Nashville. While there they also attended the Grand Old Opry and enjoyed some sightseeing. Enroute to tlieir convention they visited the Jerry Beck's in Portage and the Robert Poirier's in Dayton. Ohio. Coming home they visited the Homer Millers in Ashland, Ohio and the Ray Strecker family in Troy. Thirty-seven friends and relatives gathered Saturday evening at a restaurant in Lake Odessa for a surprise birthday dinner in honor of Fem Tischer. She received many gifts and a nice time was had by everyone. Announcement Optometrists Drs. Walton and Bloom are pleased to announce the association of Lois Gleckler In our office as a Visual-Motor Perception Therapist. Mrs. Gleckler comes from Salem, Ohio where she has been a certified paraprofessional per­ ception teacher In the Salem City Schools for the past 14 years. The emphasis of visual-motor perception training is to develop the skills needed for reading and writing, and to perform other learning skills basic to the edu­ cational development of a child. Visual perception is Involved in every action we take! OPEN SUNDAY Dec. 21. • 12-4 14K Diamond Earrings Your dependableJrvttltr since 1931 ■■ H0DGES.£Wy 122 W. StateSt. Hastings M Spots............................... Hooters.................... Satellites.................. Variety Shoppe........ McDonalds.................... Words for the Y’s____ Saturday Morning Open Crafts On Saturday. Dec. 6. the YMCA-Youth Council will be starting its newest pro­ gram...Saturday morning open crafts. The program will run every Saturday until March -8 (exclude Saturday, of Dec. 20. 27. Jan. 3. Jan. 24). Boys and girls in grades 1-6, may raake crafts in the Hastings Jr. High Music Room. The program will begin at 9 a.m. and ?nd at 11:30 a.m. Entrance to the craft room is the music door off the Jr. High parking lot. A variety of crafts arc planned. Children may roake one or more than one craft per week. The cost of the program is .50 per craft. Par­ ticipants may stay as long as they like or leave to participate in the other sports that arc being offered that particular Saturday. The instruc­ tor is Lisa Wolverton. There is no preregistraiion for this activity. For more infor­ mation call the YMCA at 945-4574. 87 Camp Registrations The YMCA is now taking registrations for anyone interested in going to YMCA Camp Algonquin this summer. For those that went to camp in 1986. may go to camp in 87 at 1986 rates if they register by December 31, 1986. Please call the YMCA at 945-1574 for a brochure and for a detailed camp schedule. Saturday Youth Basketball Starting Saturday. Jan. 10, and continuing every Saturday until Feb. 14 (no meetings on Jan. 24). the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding Saturday recreation basketball for youth ia the second thru eight grade. All pro­ grams will be held in the Hastings Jr. High East or West gym. Participants do not need to pre-register, but must bring gym clothes and gym shoes. Miss Jan Bowers, lhe High School Girls Basketball Coach will instruct the girls program. Dave Styf will instruct the 2-4 grade boys and Jack Longstreet, lhe Jr. Varsity Coach, will provide the instruction for the 5-6 grade boys. The following time periods will be followed: Jr. High Boys and Girls: 8-9 a.m. West Gym. 2nd Grade Boys: 11-12 a.m. East Gym. 3rd Grade Boys: 8:30-9:30 a.m. East Gym. 4th Grade Boys: 9:45-10:45 a.m. East Gym. .; ‘ 5th Grade Boys: 9-10 a.m. West Gym. 16lh Grade Boys: 10:15-11:15 a.m. West irtyni. 2nd Grade Girls: 1:30-2:15 p.m. East Gym. 3-4th Grade Girls: 12:45-1:30 p.m. East Gym. 5-6th Grade Girls: 11:30-12:30 p.m. West Gym. For more information, call Dave Storms, YMCA, at 945-4574. Hastings residents gather at Sun City, Arizona A group of 42 friends from Hastings and vicinity joined together for dinner on Sunday, Dec. 7 at ihe Crestview Restaurant in Sun Ci­ ty. AZ Enjoying the reunion were the Bill Brad­ fords and their daughter, Beverly Roeger, Winifred Cork, the Ernest Edisons, Dwight Fishers, Roy Heaths and daughter Bert Kemps. Doug O’Learys and daughter Anne Lindemann. Ray Olsens, Bob Scholwalters. Les Wilcoxs, Wright Sims, David Smith of Lake Odessa, Tom Taffees and Doug Boons of Clarksville. This group meets ever month for breakfast and to pass along any Hastings news. Bill Schadcrs were unable to attend because of illness, ten others were not able to join their friends. Anyone visiting near Sun City this "winter” is welcome to meet for breakfast with the group. OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a m. to 5:00 p.m. 1510 N. Broadway, Hastings • Ph. 945-2192 YMCA-Youth Council's Mens Baskethall Standings C League WL Neils Ins.............................................................5-0 Carls Market..................................................... 5-0 Rotary 1.............................................................. 2-3 Rotary II.............................................................2-3 J-Ad Graphic....................................................2-3 Riverbend........................................................... 2-3 USDA Foods....................................................I -4 Sky Walkers....................................................... |-4 A League Rodccs................................................................ 3-1 Apex Polishing................................................ 3-1 Nash. Hardware............................................... 2-2 Razors Edge.......................................................2-2 Lake Odessa...................................................... 0-4 B League: Gold Hastings Mfg..................................................... 4-0 C&B Discount.................................................. 3-1 Pennock Hospital............................................. 2-2 Art Meads Auto.............. . ................................. 1-3 Kloostermans.................................................... 0-4 B League: Silver Brown Jug..........................................................4-0 FlexFab...............................................................3-1 Hastings Oxygen............................................. 2-2 Hastings Mutual................................................1-3 Viking..................................................................04 Results Riverbend 43 vs. Rotary I 36 Carls Market 34 vs. Rotary II 28 USDA Foods 36 vs. Sky Walkers 51 J-Ad Graphics 36 vs. Neils Insurance 42 B League: Gold Division Hastings Mfg. 77 vs. C&B Discount 57 Art Meades Auto 77 vs. Kloostermans Koop 75 B League: Silver Division FlexFab won over forfeit by Hastings Mutual Vikings 59 vs. Hastings Oxygen 67 A League Razors Edge 67 vs. Nashville Hardware 59. Rodccs vs. Apex Polishing 64. YMCA High School 3 on 3 Standings Gold Division WLT Statesman....................................................... 3-0-0 N. Carolina................................................... 2-0-1 Bouncers........................................................ 2-0-1 Wilson............................................................. 1-|-1 Muellers.......................................................... !-1-1 Bruisers...........................................................G-2-1 McLeans........................................................ 0-2-1 Blues Brothers.............................................. 0-3-0 Silver Division Sons of Seven Cities.................................... 3-0-0 MD's............................................................... 3-0-0 Sixers.............................................................. 2-1-0 Dapos............................................................... |-2-0 CMC................................................................ 1-2-0 X's....................................................................1-2-0 LA Lakers.......................................................1-2-0 Bermuda Triangle........................................ 0-3-0 Results Gold Division Statesman 35 vs. McLeans 24 Muellers 32 vs. Blues Brothers 31 Wilsons 25 vs. North Carolina 25 Bouncers 29 vs. Bruisers 28. Silver Division Sixers 29 vs. MD's 37 X's won vs. Dapo’s forfeit Bermuda Triangle 33 vs. LA Lakers 48 Sons of Seven Cities 34 vs. Run CMC 31 YMCA-Youth Council's Adult Adult Indoor Soccer Standings WL Black............................................................... 3-1-1 Green.............................................................. 2-1-2 Red...................................................................3-1-0 Tun.................................................................. 2-1-1 Gold................................................................. 2-3-0 While.............................................................. 0-5-0 Results Red 16 vs. White 4 Green 3 vs. Tan 3 Black 8 vs. Gold I You ’re surrounded by the sound of Christmas on... WBCH ...Stereo 100 FM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20TH □ 4:00-5:30 p.m. Santa on the Radio □ 7:00-10:00 p.m. Reelin' In the Years, 60’s memories TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23RD □ 5:30-1290 Midnight Trivia Tuesday, Christmas music, oldies and holiday Trivia Quiz phone-in contests. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH □ 5:15-5:30 p.m. Perry Como, The Story ol the First Christmas □ 5:390:30 p.m. 1939 Clesslc Version ol Charles Olckens’ “A Chrletmes Carol" □ 6:30-790 p.m. Chrtatmae Radio Magazine □ 790-11:00 p.m. Chrlatmas Eve Special □ 11:00 p.m. ■ 12:00 Midnight Flrat Presbyterian Church, live broadcast 12:00-1:00 a.m. St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, live broadcast of Midnight Mass THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25TH 'HUlO1 ^iQMia and Station SfreciatUiA □ □ 8:35-9:45 a.m. Hastings High School Vocal and In­ strumental Concert 11: 00 a.m. • 12:00 Lakewood High School Vocal Concert 1295 p.m. Peul Hervey 12: 30 p.m. Chrletmes Miracle ol Jasper Crown 1:00-5:00 p.m. Chrletmes and Then Some. Find out about 30 years of Christmas music at the White House, hear a fascinating theory about the Star of Bethlehem from a noted astronomer, the matchless storytelling of Charles Osgood a myriad of sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant features. (Winner ol a 1986 Ga­ briel Award) The WBCH schedule of holiday listening features is brought to you on 100.1 stereo FM and 1220 AM radio by: ★ Calzone k Pizza * Submarines * Appetizers * Spaghetti ★ Dinners ★ Ziti * Sausage Roll * Cheese Cake 39 MIDDLEVILLE Eat In or OuL.We Cater All Occasions 795-7844 Direct or referred patient; accepted. ,1 WL .11-1 .9-3 .6-6 .6-6 .4-8 .0-12 HOURS: Tues, thru Thurs. • 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat ■ 11:30 im. to 1:30 im. Sunflay • 4 to 10 p.mJClosed Mondays • Coleman Agency • Color Center • Electric Motor Service Flexfab, Inc. Glrrbach Funeral Home Hastings Building Products, Inc. Hastings City Bank Hastings Manufacturing Company Hastings Savings & Loan J-Ad Graphics National Bank of Hastings • R.E. Henry Trucking • Knights of Columbus • Union Bank, Lake Odessa • Viking Corporation • WBCH FM/AM Radio �Page 10— The Hastings Banner— Thursday, December 18,1986 Local resident named as one of the Outstanding Young Men Timothy R. Newsted. of 515 N. Jefferson, has been selected as one of the Outstanding Young Men in America. Now in its 24th year. OYMA program is designed to honor and encourage exceptional young men between the ages of 21 and 36 who have distinguished themselves in many fields of endeavor, such as service to community, professional leadership, academic achieve­ ment. cultural accomplishments and civic participation. Newsted is a physical education instructor with Hastings Area Schools, concentrating on } NORTHLAND OPTICAL ! i Will be closed Wednesday, I December 24th at 3 p.m 1510 North Broadway — Hastings — a» s 1 I 945-3906 perceptual training in early elementary students. 1 He and his wife, Cathy, have three children. Angela. Benjamin and Michael Newsted was selected among I SO 000 North American men whose nominations were submitted by political leaders, university and college officials, clergymen, business leaders, as well as various civic groups and community organizations. Each young man will be represented by his biographical entry in this prestigious annual awards publications. “ Hastings bank gets high rating National Bank of Hastings has received the highest rating in safeness and soundness from Sheshunoff & Co., a leading bank analysis firm. The "A” rating makes it one of the highest rated banks in the nation. The Sheshunoff ratings, printed in The Bank Quarterly Ratings of al! U.S. Banks, are based on the criteria used by bankers to evaluate individual your radio dial. The collage concert was a variety of seasonal and traditional music presented by the high school bands and choirs. COMMON COUNCIL November 24. 1986 Common Council met in regular session in the City Council Chambers, Hastings. TOYS REDUCED 30°/o-70°/o FROM OUR ORIGINAL LOW EVERYDAY PRICES! 50% SAVE All Children’s Knitwear! Mittens, gloves, hats, scarves. Sizes infants-4/6X-7. Mattel MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE DRAGONWALKER VEHICLE Heroic sidewinding vehicle is self-propelled, carries He-Man on patrol and into battle! Ages 5-up. (He-Man not Thciudod) NOW A96 ■■ orifl. 9.93 Mattel MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE LAND SHARK 30% OFF Push evil combat vehicle and its giant jaws swir" open, then snap shut; faster you push, the quicker it snaps! Ages 5-up. NOW X A96 ■ orig. 10.97 Childrens Fashion Sets! Fleece, acrylic knit and corduroy styles, boys’ and girls’. Sizes newbom-4/6X-7. 30%-50% OFF SAVE SAVE &40% 10"’ LJN BABY BUNKINS Ages 4-up. (Three AA batteries nor tncluOed, ORIG........................ 24.97 NOW 14.96 . .2.00 MFR. REBATE FINAL COST . There’s a NOW HIRING Full time & Part time 12.96 toys n • BATTLE CREEK 5740 Beckley Rd. (Mi ml. south of l-M just south of I sksvlew Square Mall) ATTACH ’N go driver Adjusts for strollers, car seats. Five fun activities: beeptng horn, more! Ages 6-24 jnonths. you! • portage 6207 South Westneda (Acrou from Southland Mali MONDAY - SATURDAY 8:00 AM - MIDNIGHT; SUNDAY 9:00 AM . 10:00 PM The Hastings Bible Missionary Church, 307 Marshall St., will be presenting a Christmas program Sunday. Dec. 21, entitl­ ed 'Marty's First Christmas”. Along with the program, there will be choir and special singing. The service begins at 10 a.m., and all are invited to come. Legal Notice THE WORLD’S BIGGEST TOY STORE! SAVE known rating company.” Collage concert Hastings Bible being aired on Missionary Church Christmas morning holding party The Hastings High Scnool Music Department's Christmas Collage Con­ cert will be broadcast on WBCH radio station at 8:35 a.m. on Dec. 25. WBCH is located at 1220 AM/100 .1 FM on 1&TSSIUS banking firms. Robert W. Sherwood, president of National Bank of Hastings was pleased with the rating ••This achievement is dueJo the effort of our employees and officers, he said. We try to maintain an excellent and highly pnncipaled bank which is recognized by this well- NOW A97 orig. 14.97 twsww GIFT CERTIFICATES MAKE GREAT GIFTS... ?IEk one up todayi VISA ■ MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS DISCOVER November 24,1986, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook presiding. Present at roll call were: Campbell. Cusack, Gray. Hemerling. Jasperse. Miller. Spackman. Moved by Spackman, sup­ ported by Gray that the excuse of Esther Walton by approved. Yeos: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, sup­ ported by Spackman that the minutes of the November 10. 1986 meeting be approved os corrected with #15 to add the new Chief of Police would take an apartment & move to the City. Yeas. All Absent: One. Carried. Invoices read: Marblehead Lime Co. $1,662.10: Self Insured Risk Serv. (Meadowbrook) $1,000.00; Visser Brothers Inc. $7,620.00; Yeager & Co. $7,810.00. Moved by Cusack, supported by Spackman that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeos: Spackman. Miller, Jasperse, Hemerling, Gray, Cusack, Campbe11. Absent: Walton. Carried. Moved by Spackman. sup­ ported by Gray that the invoice of Holwerda Huizinga Co. of $1,063.78 for repair of heating system at the Fire Department be approved subject to the ap­ proval of tho Fire Chief. Yeas: Campbell. Cusack, Gray, Hemerling, Jasperse, Miller, Spackman. Absent: Walton. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Spackman, that the letter from the Hostings City Bank for elec­ trical circuits to be installed on Court Street for Christmas lights bo referred to the Firs □nd' Lighting Committee. Yeas: All Absent: Ono. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Miller blds for alternate power at the Wastewater Treat­ ment Plant as required by the DNR. from Stand by Power Co. of Grand Rapids, for $7,564.30. trailer) and Electric Motor Ser­ vice, of Hostings for $9 946.43 be awarded to Stand by Power Co. for $7,564.30. Yeas: Spackman. Miller, Jasperse. Hemerling, Gray. Cusack, Campbell. Absent: Walton. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Miller, that the matter of sludge hauling, which the DNR says the City may no longer do. to be turned over to the City At­ torney for a workable solution possibly with the Land Fill. If we pre-treat we may bo able to work out something with them. Attorney to bring back to the next meeting. Yeas: All Absent: Ono. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by Jasperse that J-Ad Graphics be allowed lo hook up to the Ci­ ty sower system and they install at their expense to tho sewer on the Nly end of Broadway at the City Limits, under the specifications of tho Director of Public Services and they have agreed to let the City meter their well water for sower con­ sumption, at 2 times the rate as they are outside the City Limits. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Jaspers©, that the City At­ torney draw up a new water or­ dinance establishing new sewer rates from 1 % to 2 times the normal rate to users outside lhe City. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Cambell, supported by Cusack that the Water rates bo increased from 1 */> to 2 times tho normal ralo for users out­ side tho City limits, and to bo a separate ordinance not to be in­ cluded with the sewer. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Spackman that the resolution to adopt program Bonolit E. with the Michigan Municipal Employees Retirement System, which will give the retirees a 2% increase be adopted. Yeas: Campbell. Cusack. Gray. Hemerling. Jasperse. Miller. Spackman. Absent: Walton. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Cusack, that the City increase their liability limits to $3,000,000 at a cost of $6,000 annually to be prorated from tho effective date, be approved. Yeas: Spackman. Miller. Jasperse. Hemerling, Gray. Cusock. Campbell. Absent: Walton. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Jasperse, that the City join the Legal Defense Fund with tho Michigan Municipal League lor $200.00 and the Michigan Association of Equity and Taxa­ tion for $50.00 to help the city with financial backing and short cut. Yeos: Campbell. Cusack. Gray, Hemerling, Jasperse, Miller. Spackman. Absent: Walton. Carried. Moved by Spackman, sup­ ported by Gray that Daniel T. Furnlss be appointed as the new Chief of Police os recommended by the Selection Committee at $28,000 year to start on December 1, 1986. Yeas: Spackman, Miller, Jasperse, Hemerling, Gray, Cusack, Campbell. Absent: Walton. Carried. Moved by Gray . supported by Spackman that the matter of tho Parking Ordinance be tabl­ ed. Ken Rodant stated that the retailors wanted to get rid of meters, but felt the Ordinance Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Walton, supported by Gray that the old clippings from the 1940 Detroit News with pictures of Hastings be given to the Barry County Historical Society as suggested by lady giving them to city. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spackman, sup­ ported by Jasperse. that the 1986 summer ond winter taxes on the Penn Central Railroad property purchased by the City be paid in the amount of $4,285.92 ond a budget adjust­ ment be mode to the General Administration. Yeas: Campbell. Cusock. Gray, Hemerling, Jasperse, Miller, Spackman. Walton. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported by Spackman that the bids on lhe demolition of the house at 120 S. Broadway purchased by the City be tabled to the next meeting as the Historical Socie­ ty is interested in it but will not have a meeting until the 16th of December. Yeas: AH Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, sup­ ported by Gray to accept the proposal from Consumers Power Co. for lighting between Broadway ond Market on W. State St. to replace 7 existing 10,000 lumen mercury vapor with 14 20.000 lumen mercury vapor fixtures at a cost of $576.80 and is non-refundable. The cost per year is $174.92 per fixture for the 20,000 lumen mercury vapor lights. Also In­ cluded is a 7,500 lumen mercury vapor in the alley between Michigan & Jefferson and a 8,500 lumen high pressure sodium at lhe«nd of Charles St. (east of Hanover) at no cost for conversion. Yeas: Walton, Spackman, Miller. Jasperse, Hemerling, Gray, Cusock, Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Campbell, sup­ ported by Hemerling that the Council accept the recommen­ dation of the Rc’lroad Commit­ tee ond not accept the offer from Randy Wood, Hastings Whitker stated they just wanted a simple way to get rid of meters. Bill Dryer slated it was important to get the meters out ond pass the burden on to the retailers. Yeos: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. sup­ ported by Cusack that the letter from Randy Wood, owner of land on the West end of State St. be received and referred to the Railroad Committee for a decision by the next meeting. Mr. Wood is offering 60 acres of undeveloped land with a half mile on the river, part in Hostings Twp. and part in Rutland Twp. os a gift, ond Hastings Twp. as a gift to the would like to buy or lease the City. railrood right of way. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Miller, supported Moved by Campbell. lup . ­ by Cusack that the City offer to ported by Spockman to adjourn ' lease railroad right of way to regular meeting to go into closCommerical and Industrial pro­ perty owners who are adjacent. negotiation. Yeas: All Moved by Campbell, sup­ Absent: None. Carried. ported by Cusack, to adjourn at Moved by Miller, supported by Gray that the rate to lease Read and approved. railrr right of way to be $3.00 William R. Cook. Mayor per year per running foot for Sharon Vickery. City Clerk the total width of the right of (12-18) renewable option, and the pro­ COMMON COUNCIL perly owner to lease the entire December 8, 1986 right of way of his property. The Common Council met in City to reserve the right to In­ regular session, in the City stall utilities necessary or Council Chambers, Hastings. desirable under the direction of the Director of Public Services December 8, 1986. at 7:30 p.m. and the City Attorney to write Mayor Cook presiding. up the necessary leases. Present al roll call were: Yeas: Seven Campbell. Cusack. Gray. Nays: One Hemerling. Jasperse, Miller. Absent: None. Carried. Spackman, Walton. Moved by Cusack, supported Moved by Jasperse, sup­ by Hemerling that the police ported by Spockman, that the report for November be receh minutes of lhe November 24. ed and placed on file. meeting be approved as rood Yeas: All and signed by lhe Mayor and Ci­ Absent: None. Carried. ty Clerk. City Attorney Fisher reported Invoices: Englerth Const. that the FOP contract hod been $2,197.00.; Hastings Ambulance ratified ond would have the Service $8,531.75; Manatron contract for the next meeting. Inc. $3,334.14; Meadowbrook Councilman Miller thanked Insurance $31,621.50; Morton lhe Director of Public Services Sall $9,153.59; Pennwalt for the graveling ond grading Sharpies Strokes $18,803.60; done to tho old Elks parking lot Reith Ril Const. Co. Inc. ond had a lot of good $32,242.00. Moved by Cusock. comments. Supported by Gray that the Moved by Cusack, supported above invoices be approved os by Spackman to adjourn to go read. into Closed Session to discuss Yeos: Walton, Spackman. the purchase of properly. Miller. Jasperse. Hemerling. Yeos: Cusack. Gray, Hemerling, Gray. Cusack. Campbell. Jasperse. Miller. Spackman. Absent: None. Carried. Walton. Moved by Spackman. supNoys: Campbell poriod by Gray that lhe loiter of Absent: None. Carried. support from State Represen­ Moved by Campbell, sup­ tative Robert Bender concerning ported by Cusack, to adjourn at Michigan Equity Grants applied for by tho Barry County Tourism Read ond approved. Council bo received and placed William R. Cook. Mayor on file. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk Yeas: All (12-18) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 18,1986- Page 11 nr imopPel® ,or Christmas" was one of the holiday plays presented to parents and students by the fourth graae classes at Central Elementary School In Hastings. Shown in this scene from the play by Emmolene McCon­ nell s students are (from left) Becky Anderson, Danielle Diperl, Jamie Wynn, Eddie Prentice, Lynette Smith. Mindy Schaubel, Jennifer King, Gared Nichols and, in back, Kathy Bell. Portraying "Santa's Alphabet" are students In Bob Frleswyk's class: Shannon Bennett. Heather Knickerbocker, Loren Patch, Dana Newsome. Suzanne Elliott. Larry Smith, Jason Lawrence, Andy Rhodes (as Santa) and Amy Cramer (as the Little Elf). Central pageantry has a holiday flair It wouldn*’ seem like Christ­ mas if we couldn't wish the Season’s Happiness to those we love so much; Our Hastings “Kids". From Aunt Lois and Uncle Oscar J hank Yoh Featured in "Christmas Giving," an original play by teacher Mary Youngs, are (from left) Marvin Walker, Jeremy Allerdlng, Randy LaDere, Faith Davis, Gretchen Golnek, Sarah Dean, Jason Rayner, Marc Jarvis, Jill Ward, Kristy Alnslle, Julie Horn, Shelly Wilder, Melissa Moore, Matt Reynolds, Clay Edger, Russell Anderson, Amy Merritt, Ryan Hughes and Erin Johnston. (Banner photos) CARD OF THANKS The family of Lula M. Gairison extends to all of you our sincere thanks for your kindness during her illness and passing. A special thanks to Beth, Karolyn, Barbara, Judy, Shirley and Virginia for the care you gave her in her home where she wanted to spend her last days. To Girrbach Funeral Home for their help and Rev. David Nelson for the comforting words. Gerald Garrison & family, Harry Garrison & family. In Memoriam Christmas store opens for PleasantvievH students IN MEMORIAM In loving memory ofourdear mother, Clara V. Hcrzel, who passed away one year ago, Dec. 21, 1985. James and Jeralce Hostetler and family Ruthanne Day and family Philip and Nancy Herzel Christmas Items For Kent READY FOR CHRISTMAS: Miniature Schnauzer male puppy for sale. House trained, has had all shots. 795-7254 after 7:00pm BACHELOR APARTMENT: utilities furnished, references required. 765-8721. For Sale FOR SALE: Heavy tandem trailer, 7'9"xl3'10" long, $700 firm. Call after 3:00pm 945-3755 FOR RENT: 12x55 mobile home with enclosed porch, garage and laundry room, gas heat & central air conditioning. 945-9231 FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE A manufacturer of metal stamping machinery has an opportunity for field service representative. Extensive travel required, must have stamping machine experience and be skilled on mechanical, electrical pneumatic and hydrollc components. Send resume and salary required to: Ad # 184 Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 SERVICE DIRECTORY Lost & round LOST: Black Cocker Spaniel, female. Lost in Willitts Rd. area. If seen please call 945-2236 or 945-5934____________________ LOST: Coats Grove Rd. area Minir’ure Collie, grey and white, shy. Reward. 948-8860 business Services EXPERT TREE and stump removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854____________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 Jobs BUSINESS MACHINES SALES and SERVICE 428 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml-49058 • Calculators • Dictation Equipment • Cash Registers • Copiers • Typewriters • All Makes and Models INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement • Life • Home • Auto HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repain, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St, Nashville 852-9537 evenings Help Wanted Justin Waters (left) and Jason Colon check out some of products for sale at the Christmas Store set up at Pleasantview School. The program is spon­ sored by the school’s Parent-Teacher Association and gives students an op­ portunity to shop for Christmas gifts by themselves at low costs. Your wedding plans should start at... J-AD GRAPHICS Wendy Morgan, a PTA member, wraps gifts selected by Jodi I awrence at Pleasantvlew School's Chlrstmas Store. PTA members organized the pronram and purchased products wholesale and also donated some handmade oifts to be sold to the students for low prices. PTA members likewise ert the store, assisting the students in selecting gifts, if needed, wrapping presents and ringing up sales n LIKE TO WORK IN CONSTRUCTION? Have several openings in new unit Heavy equipment operaton, carpenten, plumbers, electri­ cians. No experience necessary. We pay you while you learn. Phone 616-731-5520 (local to the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek area) or toll free 1-800-292-1386 The Michigan National Guard. TEXAS REFINERY CORP: needs mature person now in Hastings area. Regardless of experience, write A.B. Hopkins, Box 711, Fort Worth, TX 76101 • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle Sma 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE ..at945-3412 REAL ESIAtE MILLER REAL ESTATE Our 46th Ken Miller, C.R.B., C.R5. Hastings (616) 945-5182 Year CAR & TRUCK REPAIR 1 'ndrus W Wanted OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED: any size or condi­ tion. Cali collect 319-322-8507 Everything you need in wedding supplies... from invitations to candles For Sale .Automotive PUBLISHERS OF THE REMINDER AND HASTINGS BANNER 1952 N. Broodway. Hastings • Ph. 945-9554 *84 CAVALIER WAGON: 4 cyl., 4 speed, PS, PB, Ziebart, 39,000 miles, am'fm cassette, one owner, sharp, $4300. 795-3463 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Sortie* Hwrs: Monday 8 to 8 Tuoiday Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA EH GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS B Jamie Lambeth watches as Patti Brandt wraps Jamie's carefully selected Christmas gifts at Pleasantvlew's Christmas Store last week. The store is set up for all PleasanMew students and runs for three days. Phone 948-2073 Advantage Business Machines Wanted ACCOMPANIST: for weekly choir rehearsal and Sunday services. Prefer organist will lake pianist if qualified. Send resume before Jan. 15, 1987 to First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St, Hastings, ML 49058. FREE ESTIMATES Lyle L. Thomas UIUUU MT8U hrt MMM Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! �Page 12— The Hastings Banner- Thursday, December 18,1986 Youngsters from Mrs. Spindler’s afternoon kindergarten class at Nor­ theastern were singing and dancing on stage Tuesday afternoon as part of a musical Christmas program. Band, choir busy for holidays Youngsters enjoy Christmas program f Two Hastings youth and a Middleville girl respective age catagories in lhe Banner’s colored their way to first place wins in (heir . Christmas coloring contest. Jessica Hoffman. 6. of Hastings captured first in the four to six year old category. Ruth Caton. 8. of Middleville won first in the category for seven to nine year olds. Ben Hughes. 10. of Hastings was tops in the 10 to 12 year old bracket. First place winners will receive a SI5 gift Merry Christmas from the Village Squire, Inc. certificate. Winners were judged on the basis of originality and neatness. Winning second place arc John Hoffman. 6. Kari Baker. 9. and Laurie Landes. 11. all of Hastings. S10 gift certificates will be given to i — Select Group — V I s19" X w Coats & Leathers $ •> VALUES TO SI80.00 All Now ... -• 50% Off V *<4 All Flannel — 1 Sweaters < W|F T. T 5nhre L“e_- VALUES TO $40.00 I « Cardigans s24" them. Third place winners of S5 gift certificates are Destiny Sceber. 6. Adam Gee. 7. and Stanley Norris. 11. all of Hastings. The gift certificates will be redeemable at participating local merchants. Honorable mention winners who will receive $2 gift certificates arc Amanda Rizor, Susan Welch. Matt Toburcn. Katie Jones. Chad Rayner. Keely Jager. Steven VandeVoren. Misha Neil, Jamie Ray James. Toni Norris. Shannon Tobias. Casey Lynn Knoll. Roxanne Robertson. Angie DeLong and Doug Bailey. f 20% Orff Men’s Robes I I Dress ShirtsI K&SJ «34"f ' :of the Week 1 ’1 4S’S’ I VALUES TO C5.M| MldL,wh$,-99| SPECIAL/; ?1 Shirts 99 X VALUES TO $25.00 ____ .,____ $ Fashion Shirts f S All Hats & Gloves J $*|2" 1. All Jeans ~ — Trim Cut, Twills, Corduroy & Sheeting P225/75R15J GOOD/FE44T .F-32 Premium* y WINTER RADIALS * 20% Off t3^Haggar Denims, Wilderness Cords , Reg. *95.00 Visit Santa Tuesday 5:30-7:30 SALE PRICED Holiday Hours: $55 Mon.-Fri. 9-9 Sat. 9-6 Sun. 12-4 While They Last Village Squire will CLOSE at 5 p.m. Christmas Eve. CLOSED CHRISTMAS TOP MOUNT Village Squire’s Assistant Manager5g 130 E. State Street, Hutin»i, Michigan 616-948-820J iuauhial avaomi . lm*way Est Batteries 05 signs Above was one of the colorings submitted in the contest, sponsored by The Hastings Banner, for three different age cateogries on youngsters. Courts, con’t from 3 Michael M. Coolidge. 27. of 409 Colfax, Hastings, was arraigned Wednesday on drug charges stemming from a Dec. I raid on his home by Hastings police. Coolidge stood mute to charges of delivery and manufacture of cocaine less than 50 grams, delivery and manufacture of mari­ juana. attempted possession with the intent to deliver cocaine, and possession of marijuana. Not guilty pleas were entered for the charges and a Jan. 14 pre-trial date set. Coolidge's attorney indicated that he and his client arc currently negotiating with the prosecutor’s office for a plea bargain in the case. Adjourned were arraignments for Ronald L. Gould. 20. of 433 W. Walnut. Hastings, and James D. Thomason. 17. of 1834 Star School Rd.. Hastings. Gould is accused of concealing a stolen pick-up truck, of unlawfully using a motor vehicle, and of fleeing a police officer. Thomason is accused of breaking into a house on Robinwood Drive Oct. 14. Their arraignments were re-scheduled for Dec 30. Area Obituary Winifred M. Hateman LUDINGTON Miss Winifred M. Hateman. 82. of Ludington, formerly of Lowell and Grand Rapids, died Monday. Dec. 15. 1986 at Oakview Medical Facility in Ludington. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Thursday. Dec. 18 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. John Webster of­ ficiated wiih burial in Oakwood Cemetery in Lowell. Miss Hateman was born July 20. 1904 in Lowell the daughter of Judd and Edith (Weeks) Hateman. She graduated from Lowell High School and U of M Dental Hygcnisl school in 1923. She was employed al Chamberlain Dentist offices in Grand Rapids for 40 years retiring in 1966. Miss Hateman is survived by a.sister. Em­ ma Moore of Lake Odessa and several nieces and nephews. LOCAL BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS IT’S A BOY Brian and Donna Mattson. Hastings, Nov. 29. 6:33 p.m.. 7 lbs.. 3 ozs. Don and Annette Sn■ dcr. Hastings. Dec. 9. 9: 57 p.m., 8 lbs., 14 ozs. George and Debra Smith. Hastings, Dec. 12, 2:32 a.m. Tony and Julia Frith. Hastings, Dec. 12, 10: 35 a.m.. 7 lbs.. 10 ozs. IT’S A GIRL Dennis tnd Mary Armstrong. Hastings, Dec. 9. 11:08 p.m., 6 lbs. 1 oz. Tammy and John O’Mara. Lake Odessa, Dec. 10. 8:29 a.m., 8 lbs., 3 ozs. Denise ano Michael Mead. Nashville, 10, 3:40 p.m.. 7 lbs.. 12 ozs. David and Dena Jones. Middleville. 14. 2:56 p.m.. 7 lbs., I5'A ozs. Philip and Lisa Bolthouse. Hastings, 12, 8:03 a.m.. 6 lbs., 13 ozs. ' ? ? f Coloring contest winners announced % Pre-school age children in the au­ dience were full of glee when they saw Frosty the Snowman on stage at the Christmas Gift program at Nor­ theastern School. Both the Hastings High School Band, under the direction of Joseph P. LaJoye, and the choir, under the direction of Patricia L. Aumlck, were busy with Christmas programs this week. Last Sunday the band and vocal music department combined for an hour and a half of non-stop music In the Christmas Collage Concert (upper and lower left) In the high school gym. And then on Tuesday 55 members ol the concert choir peformed eight songs at the joint Christmas meeting of the Hastings Klwanis Club and Hastings Rotary held at the Leason-Sharpe (upper and lower right) Hall. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/513/HastingsBanner_1986-12-25.pdf deb5cda159bfc3218e9271b2b1a926f5 PDF Text Text NEWS i Holiday greetings ’from locsl officials ...wrap PaflMe-7 Teens injured In Church St. crash i Parking meters going out? Landlords protest house inspections Nashville woman injured in crash • Drinking involved, local police say Hastings City Police have charged the driver of a vehicle involved in a Court Street act-idem cariy .Sunday morning with driving while under the influence of alcohol. The driver and a passenger in the car were injured in the crash. Police said Johanna H. Lillie, 17, of 426 E. Grand St.. Hastings, was north­ bound on Hanover attempting to turn west onto Court Street when the accident occurred at midnight. Lillie told police she was driving “too fast” and lost control of her vehicle, which struck an embankment. She and a passenger in the vehicle. Jeffrey A. Peake. 25, of 3110 Morgan Rd., Nashville, were transported to Pen­ nock Hospital. A spokesman there said Peake was ad­ mitted for observation and released Monday, and Lillie was treated and released. Cars crash on Ice Thursday j Two people were injured when the cars they were driving collided on Hickory Road last Thursday morning. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies report. Police attributed the accident to icy road conditions. .. Deputies said Peter J. Walther, 44. of 25 Summer St.. Springffeid. was east­ bound on Hickory east of Trick Road when he lost control of Ms vehicle on the icy road at 7:45 a.m. Walther’s car slid into one driven by Bobby J. Liliibridge. 35. of 1001 Fme Lake Rd.. Battle Creek. Liliibridge was westbound on Hickory, he told deputies. When he saw Walther’s vehicle sliding toward him. he said, he triad to avoid the castbound car by heading.for the ditch but the Walther car struck his just short of the ditch. Walther was not wearing a seatbelt and had to be transported to Borgess Hospital tn Kalamazoo by helicopter, where he was admitted with hip and leg fractures. He was listed in good condi­ tion Monday. Liliibridge was taken to Community Hospital in Battle Creek, where he was treated and released. Liliibridge was wearing a seatbelt, deputies said. The Shriner-Ketcham House at 327 Shriner Street, in Hastings has been named to the National Register of Historic Places. Current owners Lewis and Suzanne Lang believe the homqjwjs built in 1868. A Christmas Surprise! Home is now on National Register by Kathleen Scott After many months of sneaking behind his wife’s back with another woman, Lewis Lang has finally achieved the goal he sought. The goal: getting the house owned by he and his wife, Suzanne, named to the National Register of Historic Places without her knowing. The other woman: Esther Walton, local professional historian, who did the research necessary to nominate the home. She did most of her work at the Lang residence while Suzanne was at her weekly hairdresser ’s appointment. Lewis has kept the honor a secret until now so he can give the NRHP naming of the house to his wife as a Christams gift. The Shriner-Ketcham House, as the Lang home is called, is located at 327 Shriner St. in Hastings. The house has historical significance to the city. In the nomination form. Esther Walton wrote: ‘The Shriner-Ketcham home has signifi­ cant historical and architectural value to Hostings. The brick Italianate-style home, built about 1868 and extensively enlarged in 1885 for William S. Shriner, is one of only three brick Italianatc bouses still standing in The steps ar.d sidewalk leading up to the main entrance of the ShrinerKetcham House are made of brick taken from some downtown Hastings streets. The name of the brick com­ pany, Metropolitan Block, is still visible. by Mary Warner Several landlords who own property in Hastings protested Monday at the Hastings City Council meeting that they weren’t getting a fair shake from city building inspector Con­ stantin Huncaig. The landlords said the inspector wasn’t be­ ing consistent in his inspections, citing some of their houses for one violation and then fail­ ing to cite other properties they owned for similar violations. They said the building inspector was also asking them to make cosmetic changes to their rental units that weren’t the landlords* respon­ sibility. such as washing walls and floors in the rental units. And they said the building inspector is following the “letter" of the state building code instead of the “intent" of the code — in other words, they said, the inspector is toe "nitpicky" in his requirements. Huncaig was not at the council meeting tc answer the landlords' complaints. Council members referred the matter to the city plann­ ing and ordinance committee, which will meet with Huncaig and his supervisor. Public Ser­ vice Director Mike Klovunich Huncaig denied die Undloids allegations ibe next day. saying that "all inspectors face the same problems as I do. Some people arc naturally going to complain." Huncaig has been involved in other publicized disputes with properly owners over the past year. He and the city were sued by the Hastings Hotel after he cited the hotel for a number of building code violations. Hastings Wrecker Service owner Donald Spencer is currently taking the city to court over a dispute between Huncaig and Spencer over whether Spencer should have con­ structed a new wrecker service building too close to the road. "I enforce the BOCA (building code) and the BOCA is the law." Huncaig said Tuesday when asked about the landlords’ "nitpicking" charges and charges of inconsistency of enforcement. He said that the BOCA code the city uses as its enforcement guide allows for him to cite rental unit owners for having unsanitary living conditions in their dwellings. He said he is within his rights when asking people to clean up their rental properties. He said that the BOCA code the city uses as its enforcement guide allows for him to cite icntai unit owners tor having unsanitary living conditions in their dwellings. Dale Thompson of Formula Real Estate said that when the city passed its ordinance in 1982 requiring the inspection of rental proper­ ties every two years. "I don’t believe people expected the building inspector to come in with a fine tooth comb and expect houses to meet the standards of a new home.” Tony McLain, part-owner of Kyton proper­ ties. said that "we as landlords are attempting to meet the intent of the rental codes.” he said. He said landowners sometimes do not know what Huncaig means when he writes them up — that Huncaig is not specific enough. "Statements of ’a porch is not suitable’ doesn’t tell us how to fix it." McLain said. Bobbie Whitaker of 2029 Tanner Lake Rd. protested that Huncaig "wants me to go in and wash down the tenant’s walls." "It's time somebody told him what he is here for." Whitaker said of Huncaig. "He is here for the safety of the tenants." Huncaig was hired in 1984 as the city’s first building inspector. Prior to that the function was handled in part by city assessor Mike Pay nc. Huncaig was handed the job of making the first inspection of some SOO rental units located in the city after the new city ordinance requiring rental inspections went into effect. Huncaig has made some 600 inspections of those 800 in the two years he’s been inspec­ tor. he said. "The first inspection is always the worst.” he said. After the initial inspection is com­ pleted. he said, subsequent inspections shouldn't be as difficult for the landlords. “There were a lot of very bad houses here in town" when the rental ordinance was pass­ ed, Huncaig said. Huncaig said he believes he has improved the quality of living in rental units since he took over as inspector. He said he has made units safer by getting an ordinance passed in 1985 making it man­ datory for rental units to have smoke detectors. And he said he is looking after the landlords themselves. "Part of my job is to protect the lai>dlords against renters taking them to court," he said. Huncaig cited cases in other cities where juries awarded plaintiffs settlements because the rental units weren't considered safe and someone was injured. Major renovation on Junior High begins Lewis and Suzanne Lang stand in the high-ceilinged, wood-trimmed liv­ ing room of their 118-year-old home. Without Suzanne knowing, Lewis had the home nominated to the National Register of Historic Places and it was accepted to the register Dec. 5. Lewis has kept the NRHP recognition a secret from Suzanne so it could be a Christmas surprise. Christmas tree pickup is Jan. 3 Hastings High School’. Fellowship of Christian Athletes will hold a Christmas tree pickup Jan. 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The donation price is S2-3. Ap­ pointments can be made by calling Chuck at 758-3836. Anna al 945-3940 or Jack at 948-2198 or by leaving your tree by the road. Page 4 Page 3 A teenage girl and her two teenage passengers were injured Friday after­ noon when their vehicle was broadsided by another car on Church Street in Hastings. Hastings City Police report. Kelli M. Gielarowski. 16, of 736 W. Grand St.. Alice Roy, 17. of 1388 Iro­ quois Trail, and Missy Morgan. 16, of 126 W. Green St., all of Hastings, suf­ fered multiple contusions in the crash and we.c taken to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released. Police said Gielarowski was driving her vehicle south on Church Street when Joel F. Lenz, 17, of 3300 River Bend, Hastings failed to stop his vehicle for a Mop sign and drove into the path of Gielarowski’s car. Lenz told police he didn't see the sign. He was cited by police foe failure to yield the right-of-way. He and a passenger in the car were uninjured in the crash. Police said the teenage girts could have been injured a lot more seriously in the accident had they not been wearing seatbelts. A 23-year-old Nashville woman suf­ fered neck .strains Dec. 16 when her car crashed into a tree on Thomapple Lake Road. Barry County Sheriff's deputies report. Janet L. Edwards of 6265 Thomas Lake Rd. was traveling east on Thomapplc Lake west of Woodland Road at 10:45 a.m. when the acctdeMoccu-Ted, deputies said. Edwards was shifting gears when her Car began to slide and traveled off the south edge of the rood, rolling over and coming to rest against a tree, deputies said. Edwards was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where she was treated and released. Ann Landers Holiday message Hastings. Tl>c most significant resident John C. Ketcham. Ketcham was the first andto date, the only United States Congressman to live in Hastings." The land the seven-room house stands on was originally part of a 160-acre tract bought from the U.S. government by U>c,u’’ Bollwood and Luke Swcczcy. The land pas*" through the Boltwood family until March I . 1866 when 80 acres were sold to Shriner. Shriner bought an additional 80 acres *hic he fanned and on which he built a sawn’*11An article in the Oct. 7. 1937 issue of the Ban ner reports that several large maple trees in Hastings were planted by Shriner in 1 ,L In the article Shrincr’s grandson. Clyde, was quoted as saying: “Mr. Shriner owned a 160-acre farm, a' part of which is John Ket­ cham’s home and when, in clearing the land, he found a tree which he (thought! would grow into a nice shade tree, he would set it out somew here in Hastings, beautify ing the city at his own expense. Many ol our large and beautiful shade trees are the result o' Mr. William Shrincr’s labor and generosity. ” and were once saplings on the original Shriner homestead. Continued on page 2 Hastings Junior High School will have an additional floor by next August, but the outer structure of the building will sec little change. The Hastings Board of Education held a special meeting Monday. Dec. 22. to award a contract for the project. A new. six-classroom floor will be built between the existing ceiling and floor of the area now used as a library and study hall. The library-study hall area is directly above the East Gym. Visser Bros, of Grand Rapids was low bid­ der projecting a maximum cost of S478.950 and a base bid of $464,000. said Carl Schocsscl, Hastings superintendent. Visser Bros, is the contractor who renovated Central School Annex, he said. Five alternate costs were included in the total. The alternate projects include work which might or might not have to be done, once they begin the renovation, said Albert Francik, director of operational services for the school district. One example of an alternate, he said, is the condition of the support posts along the walls in the East Gym. If the posts are not solid, the contractor will have to fill them in for rein­ forcement. increasing the amount of the work. If the posts arc solid, no work will have to be done, which will bring the school’s cost doser to the base bid. Eight contractors submitted bids, the highest totaling $655,100. The ceiling on the current library/study hall area is approximately 20 leet high and the main part of the renovation will be to insert a second floor in that area. The new level will have six classrooms, with a ceiling heights ranging from eight to 10 feet varying on the slant of the floor. Each classroom on the existing .cvel will have an even floor, while the corridor will have an incline with small ramps leading into each classroom. 66 A new. classroom floor will be built between the existing ceiling and floor of the area now used as a library and study hall. 99 What is now the stage area and a storage area will house an elevator shaft, stairwell and a restroom on each level. The existing floor will have three classrooms and a library . The library area will be the size of three classrooms and. if necessary, can be further renovated into classrooms in the future, said Francik. The elevator will be accessible to all five levels, making the building barrier fret, he said. Energy efficient windows will be replace windows on the existing floor and new win­ dows will be installed on the new floor. "It’s certainly going to be more energy effi­ cient.” said Francik. "We figure it will cost no more to heat the two floors than it was to heat the one floor with a high ceiling. Continued on Page 2 �>1 I Pago 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 25.1986 Legal Notices HASTINGS BOARD OF EDUCATION DECEMBER 15. 1986 The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by J. Toburen, President on Monday, December 15. 1986. at 7:30 p.m. Members present: A. Ainslie. W. Baxter. P. Endsley. 1. Haywood. D. Hoehstra. J. To­ buren and G. Wiboldo. Members absent: None. It was moved by D. Hoekstra and supported by W. Baxter that the minutes of the regular mon­ thly meeting of November 17, 1986 be approved and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by W. Baxter and supported by D. Hoekstra that the minutes of the spociol con­ ference meeting (closed session) ol November 17.19B6 be approv­ ed ond plo*ed on file. Motion car­ ried unanimously. It was moved by D. Hoekstra ond supported by P. Endsley that the minutes of the special meet­ ing of November 20. 1986 be ap­ proved and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by D. Hoekstra ond supported by A. Ainslie that the Combined Financial State­ ment (General Fund, Debt Retire­ ment Funds and Construction Fund), as of November 30. 1986. be approved and placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by L. Haywood ond supported by W. Baxter that the Trust ond Agency Fund report as of November 30. 1986. be ap­ proved ond placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by P. Endlsey and supported by D. Hoekstra that the Student Services Fund report as of Norember 30. 1986. be ap­ proved ond placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by D. Hoekstra ond supported by L. Haywood that the Monthly Budget report as of November 30. 1986. be ap­ proved ond placed on file. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by D. Hoekstra and supported by I. Hoywood that the Investments report as of November 30. 1986. be approv­ ed ond placed on file. Motion car­ ried unanimously. It was moved by P. Endsley and supported by D. Hoekstra that the December. 1986 paid bills be approved and that the unpaid bills be approved and placed on file. On roll call the vote stood all ayes. Motion carried. It was moved by W. Baxter ond supported by I. Haywood that the Board of Education accept the South Jefferson Street News WWWWCTi'Wrt’WC* HOLIDAY GREETINGS Please accept the Best Wishes from all of us on South Jefferson for the holidays and the merriest of Christmas greetings to you and those you love. We have much to be thankful for on South Jefferson, not the least of which is the patronage you have given us during the past year. It has been a pleasure serving you and we pledge to work even harder for you in 1987. Merry Christmas ... i / EVENTS Christmas Letdown Uplift Day - December 27. There is a tendency, after the hustle and bustle of getting ready for Christmas, the emotional high of meeting friends and relatives, and the anticipation of Santa's visit, to suffer a letdown. To cure the After Christmas Blues, visit Bosley's this Satur­ day and get a free carnation and a friendly smile to put you back in the spirit. 2. One of the last chances to visit Santa is today (December 22) at Bosley's and on South Jefferson Street. Santa will be here with a free coloring book for all from 5:30 until 7:30 in the evening. 3. Feast of the Radishes • December 23. Bring us a figurine carved out of a radish and we will give you a $2.00 gift certificate. 4. James Prescott Joule’s Birthday • Dec. 24. Tell us what Joule's Law is and we will give you a $1.00 gift certificate. 5. Radio City Music Hall Anniversary - Dec. 27. This Is your last chance. Form a chorus line of at least 4 people and dance down South Jefferson Street this week. We will give you each a $4.00 gift certificate and take your picture for our files. 1. RHOADES. McKEE 8 BOER 611 Waters Building Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 NOTICE of MORTGAGE SALE (Gift certificates are limited to one per person per month, end, unless otherwise stated, to those IB or older) AT BOSLEY’S THIS WEEK 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. k This is our favorite time of the year at Bosley's. We work extra hard helping you with your last minute shopping, and we have a good time doing it. We invite you to visit us and join in the fun. If you are done shopping, stop in anyway to pick up an almanac, a datebook and a Christmas candy along with our best wishes for a Merry Christmas. Little Bucky is having a sale this week to celebrate National Whiner’s Day (Decem­ ber 26). Whining Is what our suppliers do when the Buck is squeezing out the best price for you to shop in our weekly Reminder ad. Congratulations to Martha Norton, winner of our Underdog Drawing. If time and Christmas ideas are in short supply, give a Bosley Gift Certificate, good for anything we sell. Our Holiday Photo Special is a second set of prints free. See our Bucky ad for details. Bosley's is open Monday and Tuesday until 9 p.m., but we will close at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve. We are closed on Christ­ mas Day and will resume our regular hours on December 26. Starting December 26, the day after Christmas, all Christmas merchandise at Bosley's is % price. This includes Christ­ mas cards, gift wrap, tins, mugs, etc. What a difference a day makes. Our Sentiment shop has New Year’s Cards to send to those you forgot at Christmas. > QUOTE: "No man is lonely while eating spaghetti." — Robert Morlay OSLEY '•PHRomncYSOUTH JEFFERSON STREET □OWNTOWN HAS*'HGS - MS-MM December. 1986 personnel report os submitted. On roll call the vote stood all ayes. Motion carried. It was moved by I. Hoywood and supported by W. Baxter that the Board of Education request the Hostings City officials and the officials of Irving. Hostings, ond Rutland Townships to collect onehalf of the 1987-88 school year taxes during the Summer of 1987. ond that the Board authorize the Superintendent ol Schools to sign the tax collection and remitting agreements with those govern­ mental units as specified: and that the tax collection ond remit­ ting agreements with Hastings Township for 1987 be approved. On roll call the vote stood six ayes, one noy (G. Wibolda). Mo­ tion carried. It was moved by W. Baxter ond supported by D. Hoekstra that the Board of Education amend the rental agreement lor the use of facilities ot Pleosantview Elementary School by the Pleasantview Church so that it con­ tinues through June 30. 1987. On roll coll the vote stood six ayes, one nay (A. Ainslie). Motion carried. It was moved by W. Baxter and supported by L. Haywood that the Board of Education give its "final approval" to the proposed travel study trip by the Hostings High School choirs to the Carib­ bean Islands during the Spring vocation of 1986-87 school year. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by D. Hoekstra ond supported by P. Endlsey that the Board of Education accept, with appreciation, a gift of $500 from the Hostings Elks Temple to be used to purchase books for the Junior High School's "Skills for Adolescence" Program. On roll coll the vote stood all ayes. Motion carried. It was moved by G. Wiboldo and supported by L. Hoywood that the Board of Education ac­ cept. with appreciation, the gift of equipment worth approxi­ mately $6,917 from the North­ eastern School Parent-Teacher Organization. On roll coll the vote stood all ayes. Motion carried. It was moved by P. Endsley and supported by D. Hoekstra that the Board of Education accept, with appreciation o gift of $400 from the Pleosantview School Parent-Teacher Association to be used to purchose microscopes for the elementary science program. On roll call the vote stood all ayes. Motion carried. It was moved by W. Baxter and supported by D. Hoekstra that the Board of education retain Kevin Harty, attorney with the low firm of Thrun. Moatsch and Nordberg, P.C., Io represent the Board of Education in collective bargaining negotiations with the Hastings Area School system's secretaries. On roll coll the vote stood all ayes. Motion carried. It was moved by D. Hoekstra and supported by A. Ainslie that the Board of Education adopt the policies titled BOARD COMMIT­ TEES (designated by the code BCE) ond PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS (designat­ ed by the code BDDH) as pre­ sented on November 17. 1986. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by A. Ainslie and supported by L. Haywood that the Board of Education meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously. __________________________ (12-25) Bosley • ---------------- Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard C. Tyree and toVerne D. Tyree, as his wife and in her own right, mortgagor(s). to the Federal Land Bank of St. Paul, mortgagee, dated August 1). 1978. recorded on August 11. 1978. in Liber 237. Page 602. Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage duo and payable forthwith. At the dote ol this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest and ad­ vances on said mortgage the sum of Seven Thousand Forty­ Seven and 34/100 Dollars ($7,047.34). No suit or proceed­ ings at law have bee instituted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage or any part there­ of. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage and the statute in such cose made ond provided, ond to pay such amount with interest, as pro­ vided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and ex­ penses. including the attorneys fees allowed by low, said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises ot public vendue to the highest bid­ der ot the courthouse in Hos­ tings. Michigan, on Thursday. January 8. 1987. at 10.00 a.m. local time. The premises cov­ ered by said mortgage is situa­ ted in the County of Barry State of Michigan, ond is de scribed os follows, to-wit: The We*t 250 feet of the East 300 feet of thn North 348 48 feet of the West half of the Northwest V» of the Northeast '/• of Section 17. T4N, R9W. Containing 2 acres more o' less. Pursuant to public oct 104 public acts of 1971. as amended, the redemption period would bo six months from the dale of the foreclosure sole, as determined under Section 3240 of said Act. being MSA 27A.3240(3). Dated December 10. 1986 RHOADES. McKEE & BOER By David J. Blnss (P27213) Business Address: 611 Walers Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Telephone: 616-459-4527 (1-8) Major renovation at Hastings Junior High begins Albert Francik, director of operational services for Hastings Area Schools, stands in a room in the junior high previously used as a library and study hall area. By next August a new floor will have been constructed beginning at the level of the ceiling shown in the back of the room. This area will then house nine classrooms and a library equivalent to the size of three classrooms. Continued from front page Workers from Visser Bros, in Grand Rapids began work on the junior high school this week. Part of the renovation includes reinforcing the steel girders in the ceiling of the East Gym, which the welder is doing here. Rein­ forcement is needed to support an additional level being inserted into the existing library-study hall area, creating a new level in the building. NOTICE of MORTGAGESALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Richard C. Tyree ond LoVerno D. Tyree, as his wife ond in her own right, martgogor(s). to the Federal land Bank ot St. Paul, mortgagee, dated August 11. 1978 recorded on August 11. 1978. in Liber 237. Page 602. Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such de­ fault the undersigned elects Io declare the entire unpaid amount ol said mortgage due ond payable forthwith. At lhe date of this notice there is claimed to be due lor principal ond interest and ad­ vances on said mortgage the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Four and 13/100 Dollars ($55,284.13). No suit or proceedings al law have been instituted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue ol the power ol sale contained in said mortgage ond the statute in such cose mode and provided, and to pay such amount with interest, as pro­ vided in said nertgagc and all lego cost* H-wges. ond ex­ penses. indudisg the attorneys fees allowed bylaw, said mort­ gage will be foteclosed by sole of lhe mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the courthouse in Has­ tings. Michigan, on Thursday. January 8 1987. at 10:00 a.m. local time. The premises cov­ ered by said mortgage is situa­ ted in the County of Barry. State of Michigan, and is de­ scribed os follows, to-wit: Workers began renovating this week and -hope to complete the reinforcement of the steel girders in the East Gym — which is the lunchroom — before students return from Christmas vacation, he said. The entire pro­ ject is scheduled to be completed Aug. i, I987. he said. The work will be carried out with minimal disruption to lhe students, said Francik. A Christmas surprise, continued from frontpage Legal Notices RHOADES. McKEE & BOER 611 Woters Building Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 *■ We will also be saving money on the win­ dows because a lol of heal is lost through the existing windows, he said." Francik said the classroom expansion will help accommodate the increasing enrollment now being felt in the elementary schools. Many elementary classrooms now have 29-30 students each, he said. Part of the Northeast '4 of Section 17. T4N. R9W. described as commencing al the North ’/« corner of said Section, thence East 660 feet for place of begin­ ning. thence South 1317.35 feet, thence East 328.66 feel, thence North 1317.35 feet, thence West 328.66 feet to place of begin­ ning. Containing 10 acres more or less. Pursuant to public act 104, public acts ol 1971. as amended, lhe redemption period would bo twelve months from the date of the foreclosure sale, as deter­ mined under Section 3240 of said Act. being MSA 27A.3240{6). Dated: December 10, 1986 RHOADES. McKEE & BOER By: David J. Blass (P27213) Business Address: 611 Walers Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Telephone: 616-459-4527 The Shriner estale sold the home on June 6, 1901 io Ketcham and his wife for $1,600. The Ketchams owned five acres out of lhe original 80-acre parcel. In lhe 1940s, Mrs. Ketcham began planting Christmas trees to sell for her daughter's col­ lege education. Today, many of these pines still stand, surrounding the home and accom­ panying lots. The Langs rented the home from the Ket­ cham family for two years in the late 1940s, but later moved out. settling in various homes around the city. On June 28. 1950, Ed Caukins purchased the home. In 1964. Caukins sold the house to Barney Hutchins, who sold it to the Langs in 1974. Since purchasing the home. Langs have done some remodeling work on it. One pro­ ject was putting a bay window in the den. which previously had only one small window. The bay window was taken from an old house. in Hastings which was built in the 1870s and demolished in the 1970s. The win­ dow style and cut-stone foundation of the tom-down house matched the Lang house. Langs updated the kitchen, making it prac­ tical and more modernized. They also closed off a part of the basement which was previously a drive-in garage. The stairs and sidewalk leading up to the main entrance of the house are maJe of bricks which once covered part of the streets in downtown Hastings. The National Register of Historic Places is the federal government's official list of pro­ perties deemed worthy of preservation due to their importance in American history and culture. Listing in the NRHP provides benefits to the historic properties including recognition that a property is of significance to the nation, lhe state or the community: consideration in the planning for federal or federally assisted projects; and eligibility for federal tax incen­ tives and other preservation assistance. (1-8) NOTICE of FORECLOSURE of MORTGAGE by SALE Notice is hereby given that the mortgage executed and de­ livered by Robert D. Herley. Jr., a single mon. mortgagor, to THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, mortgagee, dated Moy 31. 1983 and recorded in the office of lhe Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. Michigan on June 8. 1983. in liber 254. of Mortgages, on Page 312, will be foreclosed, pursuant to a power of sole contained in lhe mortgage, by a sale of lhe pre­ mises encumbered by such mortgage, os hereinafter de­ scribed. to the highest bidder at public auction at the Court­ house in the tost door of Barry County. Michigan at 10 a.m.. on Tuesday January 20. 1987 to satisfy 'he amount due on such mortgage. The premises located ot 5510 Guy Road. Nashville, Ml 49073 and described in such mortgage and which will be sold to satisfy the mortgage are as follows: The South '/> of the Northeast '4 ond the North '» of the South­ east '4 of Section 10. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan. Subject to existing highways, easements and rights of way of record. The above described premises contain (157) acres, more or less. The undersigned is the lawful owner of such mortgage ond the note secured thereby. Mortga­ ger has defaulted in perfor­ mance of the terms and condi­ tions ol the note and mortgage, no proceedings have been in­ stituted to recover the debt se­ cured by such mortgage, and the undersigned claims the sum of EIGhZY SIX THOUSAND AND SIX AND 85 100 DOLLARS ($86,006.85) principal ond in­ terest to be duo on lhe mort­ gage at the date of this notice, plus interest at 14.5 per cent per annum, legal costs, attorney's fee. and any loxes ond insurance paid by mortgagee prior to the dote ol sole. Pursuant to Public Act 104. Public Ads of 1971, as amen­ ded. the redemption period would bo one year from the date of the foreclosure sole, as determined under Section 3240 of said Act, being MSA 27A. 3240(6). Dated: Decembers. 1986 THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL BY: Leonard J. Santarelli. Attorney 488 Kinney Ave.. N.W. P.O. Box 2007 Grand Rapids. Ml 49501 (616)453-5473 (1-15) on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30 The Strickland Agency Inc. A Division of... Mid Michigan Insurance Group 301 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings • 945-3215 ? DdkNA JOHKSON : “Come on in where it’s warm!” SUNDAY BRUNCH Donna Johnson Adults S795 Seniors65+ S695 ... is retiring from her position as Head Teller on January 1st. All of us at NBH want ail of the man friends she has made, in her 19 years here toH us next Tuesday for an nere, to join 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Children 4-10 S395 Under 4 FREE Open House in her honor NOTICE OF RESIGNATION OF TRUSTEE Notice is hereby given by the undersigned. Trustee under the Indenture, dated as of 10 '29. 78, between Harvest Church of Hastings (f k a Faith Temple Christian Center of Hastings) and Dearborn Bank & Trust Company, pursuant to which the Church s First Mor­ tgage Serial Sinking Fund Bonds wore issued, that Dearborn Bonk & Trust Company will resign as Trustee and Paying Agent under the Indenture, ef­ fective as of January 31 1987. Dearborn Bank 8 Trust Company Trust Department 23400 Michigan Avenue Dearborn. Ml 48)24 (1-D Help Us Tell Our Teller Goodbye and Godspeed Reservations Appreciated Her calm efficiency has been an asset to NBH far many years, and her knowledge and wniirSnl« ho, made her o favorite omo^g Join us on December 30th in honoring, ho T1_ ' -be coffee Ono feffeshnS ’K^- 948-9291 KAJANK or Corner of S. Jefferson and Court Street Hastings, Michigan mA STINGS — West Slate at Broadway Member FDIC �Page 3 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 25. 1986 Goodbye again, Hastings meters. Maybe Parking in downtown Hastings will be frW for six months following Christmas, the Hastings City Council has decided. The council decided to bag meters until June 30 and put signs on them indicating a two-hour parking limit. City Mayor William Cook vetoed a previous resolution by the council to remove ihe parking meters from the downtown area. He said he did not know if he would veto the current resolution or not, but said circumstances are different now than they were when the council moved to remove lhe meters last Jan. 27. At that time, Cook cited budget reasons for Delton resident Gerald Gibson (on stretcher) escaped with multiple con­ tusions and lacerations after his car was struck head-on on M-43 just south of Yeckley Road Saturday. The driver of the other car was seriously injured and her 19-year-old male companion was killed in the crash. his veto. He said the city needed the meter revenue to pay for a police officer who was spending part of his time ticketing meter violators. Now, Cook says, the recent retirement of one of lhe city police officers has left the police department with a vacancy. Since the city is not paying that money out in a salary, Cook said, it does not need meter revenue to support that salary. Cook said it’s a possibility the vacancy in the police department might remain unfilled. council’s action came after almost two ycars of study by a special committee and by members of the Chamber of Commerce, who aVe been lobbying the council steadily to get nd of the meters. Hiamber members think the meters are chasing customers away from the downtown area. In the past, some of the council members have said they were leery about taking away the meters because of possible enforcement Problems with the two-hour parking limit Mayor Pre Tem David Jasperse voted against bagging the meters, saying after the council meeting that the parking limit "won’t he enforced." "That’s the whole issue," Jasperse said. Jasperse owns Bosley Pharmacy on South Jefferson Street and has said in the past that he is afraid parking in front of his business will be monopolized by non-customcrs and that his Council member William Cusack said he wasn’t concerned about employees from other stores parking in areas that should be available for shoppers. "If business owners aren't willing to police their own help and keep them out of the prime parking areas, then they are the ones who will suffer for it," he said. Chamber of Commerce officials are to supply a monthly report on the meter situation during the six-month trial period, the council decided. Chamber president Kenneth Radant said after Monday’s meeting that he was "really delighted at the cooperative spirit of lhe council tonight" Radant said he believed a recent Chamber initiative that will allow the city to keep white Christmas lights burning at night in the downtown area "demonstrated the good faith of the businesspeople" to the council when it came time to vote on the meter proposal. The action came after Radant submitted a letter to the council requesting an extension of free parking in the downtown after the Christmas holidays. Meters have been bagged since Thanksgiving to allow merchants to offer free parking to Christmas shoppers. Yet to be decided on by the council is whether to establish a downtown parking authority, which was proposed as an alternative to getting rid of the meters. Such an authority could collect money for parking maintenance and enforcement from a special assessment, thus freeing the city of its financial obligation and freeing merchants to take out lhe meters. Council members did not say at lhe meeting whether any action would be taken on such a parking authority. Chamber lights up wintery streets customers will have to walk further to reach his business. The Hastings Chamber of Commerce has collected some S2.200 to keep white Christmas tree lights burning in the downtown area all through the winter months. "We believe the lights will help make the central business district look warmer and more inviting," Chamber President Kenneth Radanl said. "And we think shoppers and visitors alike will enjoy the brighter, more festive look, as well as feeling safer.” The white lights, strung on trees on State Street and Jefferson, will be hooked into the city's normal street lighting system, which switches on at dusk and switches off at dawn, Radant said. Money collected by the Chamber should be enough to pay the electrical bill for lhe lights up until April, Radant said, when the state switches to Daylight Savings Time. Police and ambulance attendants wait for extrication equipment from the Hastings Fire Department before moving Gerald Gibson from his car (pic­ tured at left) after a head-on collision Saturday that killed a passenger in the vehicle on the right. Radanl said some 30 businesses contributed to the project, which was initiated after downtown shoppers kept commenting on the effect created by white lights hung from trees along Jefferson Street as part of this year’s Christmas decorations. "Customers said they liked the effect - they said they felt safer," Radanl said. Radanl had to seek approval for the lighting project from the Hastings City Council, which gave its go-ahead at the group's Monday meeting. "I think they are to be commended," Mary Lou Gray said of those involved in lhe project. Councilwoman Mary Spackman said the project showed "good cooperation" between city government and local businesspeople. "I think we've given the city some evidence that the merchants want to work with the city," Radant said. PUBLIC OPINION: Publishers receive gift from local groups Ferris student dies in M-43 crash A hcud-on crash on M-43 in Rutland Township Saturday tcxik the life of a sccondyear Ferris State College student and injured (wo others. Kelly J. Wenzel. 19. of 426 Trowbridge St.. Allegan, was dead at the scene of the 12:20 p.m. crash. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report that Wenzel was a passenger in a car driven by his Gance. Christan M. Standley. 23. of 9621 East D Ave., Richland, when Standley at­ tempted to pass another vehicle. Standley was northbound on M-43. deputies said. Witnesses told police Standley was pass­ ing on a yellow line when her vehicle struck a southbound vehicle driven by Gerald D. Gib­ son. 64. of 6993 S. Wall Lake Rd.. Delton. Gibson was wearing a seatbelt, deputies said, and after Hastings firemen extracted him from his vehicle, he was transported to Pen­ nock Hospital, where he remained under observation Monday. He was listed in good condition with multiple contusions and lacerations. Standley was taken to Pennock and later transferred to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, where she was listed in serious condition Monday with a fractured right lower leg and facial lacerations. Neither Standley nor Wenzel were wearing scatbelts, police said. Family members said Wenzel and Standley were on their way to Lansing front Standley’s Richland home to visit Standley's grand­ mother in Lansing. Wenzel graduated from Allegan High School in 1984. He was student council presi­ dent his senior year in high school, and served on the student council three years previously. He was studying business and computer science at Ferris. He is survived by his parents. Ronald and Roberta Wenzel of Allegan, one sister Pamela, of Massachusetts, grandparents Douglas Parker of Allegan and Mrs. Anna Wenzel of Rogers City, great-grandparent Jessie Parker of Kendall, and his fiance. A memorial funeral service was held at the Gordon Funeral Residence in Allegan Tuesday. Area woman injured in accident A 31-year-old Middleville woman was in­ jured Thursday when lhe van she was driving slid off Heath Road into a swamp. Barry County Sheriff s deputies report. of Nelson. Nelson was unfamiliar with the vehicle’s operation, which may have con­ tributed to the accident, she told police. Linda J. Nelson of 9765 Taro Road suffered a neck sprain in the accident and was treated and released from Pennock Hospital the same day. Deputies said Nelson was driving cast on Heath Road cast of Middleville Road at 8:30 a.m. when she lost control of her vehicle on the icy road. The van slid over an embank­ ment and came to rest in a swampy area on the north side of the road, deputies said. Deputies said the van belonged to relatives Tools taken from pickup Barn County Sheriff s deputies report the theft of $1,000 in tools last Sunday from a pick ip truck parked at a Fine Lake residence. Robert Gailey of 3331 W. Beach Dr.. Battle Creek, told deputies that sometime Saturdaynight or early Sunday thieves pried open the door of the 1981 Chevy pickup's cap and took his tool box. which he had locked up inside. The theft is being investigated. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Jacobs (left), publishers of the Reminder and Banner, receive a piece of the former C.K. & S. railroad track from Joyce Weinbrecht, president of the Barr/ County Historical Society. The presentation was made during “Media Appreciation Day,” held Dec. 17 at Charlton Park. The historic memento was presented to the Jacobs because it was the 150th piece of track taken up and the Jacobs had been honored this summer as Mr. and Mrs. Hastings during the citp’n 150th anniversary celebration. The Should White House officials have to testify? C.K. & S. Depot Committee has be4A selling pieces of the track as a fun­ draising effort to preserve the old depot Sr the park. The Jacobs and other representatives from the area media received certificates of thanks and ap­ preciation for help in collecting, preserving and sharing the heritage of Barry County for future generations. The certificates were presented by the Barry County Historical Society, Charlton Park, the Barry County Book Committee, the C.K. & S. Preservation Committee, Woodland Sesquicentennial Committee and the Barry County Tourism Council and Sesquicentennial Committee. Cathy Bachman One of two men accused of holding up an M-43 convenience store this past October pleaded guilty to armed robbery charges Fri­ day in Barry County Circuit Court. Steven P. Ostrander. 2I. of 139 Woods Trail Rd.. Delton, admitted to holding a gun on Virginia Todd, owner of Todd's Shultz Grocery. 4998 S. W^ll Lake Rd. (M-43) and demanding her cash register receipts. Todd and Ostrander exchanged words, Ostrander testified, and Ostrander fired one shot from his gun. Todd opened the register and gave Ostrander the money. Ostrander testified, and then Ostrander asked Todd where the store’s safe was located. Todd said she didn’t have a safe, and brought Ostrander to the back of the store and gave him some money from a desk drawer. Ostrander testified. Ostrander then locked Todd in the store's restroom. Ostrander and a 22-year-old Hastings man were chased down later in the day by police from several area agencies and charged with the noon robbery. Kevin J. Tobias of 770 Pritchardvillc Rd. is currently awaiting trial in the matter. Ostrander agreed to testify against Tobias and any other possible accomplices as part of a plea bargain with (he Barry County pro­ secutor’s office. The prosecutor agreed to recommend a minimum sentence of five years in prison for Ostrander. ' Ostrander also pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm while committing a felony. The firearm charge carries a mandatory two-year prison term which must be served prior to any other prison sentences imposed, meaning that Ostrander faces a possible minimum sentence of seven years in prison. Armed robbery carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Ostrander will be sentenced Jan. 14. Delton School Board accepts several gifts Tis the season of giving and the Dchon Kellogg School District has been remembered by generous citizens. The board, at its Dec. 8 meeting, accepted a memorial donation, a cash contribution, and a donation of land. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Niebaucr presented a S2.671 memorial fund to the school in memory of their 24-ycar-old son Kurt Niebaucr. a 1981 Delton graduate, athlete and coach. Kurt died last March as the result of in­ juries received when he was struck by a pick­ up truck while walking across M-43 in downtown Delton. Contributions to the fund had been given by Kurt’s friends and relatives. The memorial donation is being combined with a contribution from the Delton Kellogg Athletic Boosters to purchase two new scoreboards for the high school gymnasium, said Delton School Supt. Dr. John Sanders. The scoreboards will have the capability to be used for several other sports besides basketball. _ _ Middle school students will benefit from $| 500 in donations by district residents Mr. and Mrs Cliff Platte and the Kellogg Co. The Plane,, both Kellogg employee, donated s,no lo lhe school and 'be Kellogg Co. dmihl- ed the amount as a matching gift on behalf of each. Sanders said lhe donation will be used to assist middle school students who can not af­ ford to participate in extracurricular school activities. Last year the Platte* and Kellogg made a similar contribution and it was used for high school students who needed financial assistance to participate in school activities. A gift of land was given by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pattison to the school district. They donated a 60 by 90 foot piece of property in Lakewood Estates, near Guernsey Lakes. The parcel may be used by building and trades classes when and if that program is reinstated. Sanders said. In other business, the board heard a report that the new Quest Program for fifth and sixth graders in the middle school has had positive results in building students* self-confidence and relationships with peers. Key factors in the seven week program are the close cooperation and involvement of parents, said Sanders. Parents are given a txxik to follow and are invited to attend two parent sessions pertaining to the course. The board took no action on a request by Larry Risner. 6363 Marsh Road. Orangeville, to transfer his property from the Martin school district to the Delton district. The Carol Blair Russ Ruthruff Armed robber pleads guilty board wants to look into the matter further. When school is back in session in January, pay raises for substitute teachers will be in ef­ fect. The board approved increasing substitute pay from S40 to $45 per day and from $20 to S25 for a half day to stay competitive with neighboring school districts. Obtaining substitute teachers has been a “problem at certain times.” said Sanders. The position of utility mechanic (outdoor grounds maintenance) will be reinstated, beginning with the second semester. The post had been eliminated in the late 1970s but the workload now means that existing personnel arc spread too thin. Jim Delaphino has been hired as the middle school wrestling coach and three young men — Mark DeBolt. Mike Murda. and Todd Haven — have been hired to share the assis­ tant position for the wrestling program. The board approved the purchase of a S695 scroll saw for the middle school wood shop. A grievance submitted by elementary teacher Thcrrall Schoonard was denied by the board. Schoonard. who has not been permit­ ted to teach this year because the district in­ itiated dismissal proceedings against him. had asked the board to be reimbursed for sick leave in the 1986-87 school year. The board denied the grievance. Sanders said, because Schoonard’s employment status is unknown at this time due to the fact that the district has not been able to complete Schoonard’s tenure hearings because of medical reasons. The Hastings Derwln Medeiros Patti Orns QUESTIONA national controversy concern­ ing the shipment of arms to Iran and the diversion of proceeds from that deal to Nicaragua continues as two key U.S. of­ ficials refuse to talk, taking the fifth ammendment. In order to resolve the question of who orchestrated the transaction, the Banner asked local citizens if all those on the White House staff should be required to testify. Cathy Bachman, Freeport “Yes. I feel they should. If they know what’s going on. they should come forward with the informa­ tion. It should not be held back. I don't care who it is. it should come out.” Russ Ruthruff, Delton “I think there are things wc shouldn't know probably. I think they're making a bigger issue out of it than it is.” Banner ____________ _________ r Send form P S. 3579 to P.O Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B, Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by ... Hastings Banner, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Vol. 131, No. 52-Thursday December 25,1986 Subscription Rates: Sir 00 per year in Barry County; $13.00 per year in adjoining counties; and $14.50 per year elsewhere. MlkeShellenbarger Carol Blair, Middleville “No. 1 de believe there arc sc'.ie things we shouldn’t know. That’s why hey are elected; that’s why they are appointed.” Patti Orns, Hastings “I don’t see why they should have to hide anything." Derwln Medeiros, Hastings "Yes, I think so. Because it’s important that these people involved in (his come forward if they have any information, so there’s no secrets. The public has a right lo know what's going on. instead of all of this being hidden from us." Mike Shellenbarger, Hastings "I think so. I think it’s only fair to us to know what they kndw about the whole situation. They’re the leaders of our country. Wc should know what they're doing.” Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter must Include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written In good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 25,1986 Hastings High seniors collect 5853.80 for area’s needy Olive M. Taylor MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Olive M. Taylor. 66. of Middleville, died Sunday. Dec. 21. 1986 at her home. Funeral services were held 4 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 23 at Beeler Funeral Home. Rev. Wesley Smith officiated with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund. Mrs. Taylor was bom January 14. 1920 in Muskegon, the daughter of Dennis and Pearl (Harper) Jewett. She was married to Roy F. Taylor Sr., on August 18. 1945. Mr. Taylor died in 1984. She was employed at Gene and Jo’s Tavern in Middleville for many ycars. She was a member of the Middleville Bowlcrcttcs bowling team. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her children. Donna and Gordon Skinner of Middleville. Barbara Strothidc of Charlotte. Robert and Tai Coopcr of Middleville, Ronald and Penny Cooper of Belton. MO.. Roy F. Taylor Jr., of Middleville; a son in law. Charles F. Huss Sr., of Middleville; 23 grandchildren; II great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Bushec and Mrs. Darmcn (Rosclla) Sanderson both of Muskegon; several nieces and nephews. Gertrude J. Haverkamp BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Gertrude J. Haverkamp. 89, of Battle Creek. Ml died Sunday. Dec. 21. 1986 al Mercy Pavillion. Battle Creek. Services were held Tuesday. Dec. 23 at I p.m. at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. John C. Robinson HASTINGS - John C. Robinson. 69. of C-508 Gaskill Rd.. Hastings died Sunday. Dec. 21. 1986 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Robinson was bom Feb. 20. 1917 the son of John R. and Anna M. (LcDuc) Ruther­ ford. He attended school in Detroit. He serv­ ed in the Army during WW II. stationed in England. He lived in Livonia and Bellevue before coming to Hastings in 1983. Surviving are two brothers, Donald Robin­ son of Livonia and Everette Robinson of Royal Oak; two sisters, Mrs. James (Virginia) Dineen of Lexington, MI. and Mrs. Marilyn Wickham of Lagucana Niguel. CA; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place; there will be no funeral services. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings. Lincoln Owen ARIZONA - Lincoln Owen, 72. of 2121 S. Pantano Rd.. Route 71. Tucson. Arizona, died Wednesday. Dec. 17. 1986 at the hospital in Tucson. Arizona. In respect of his wishes there will be no ser­ vices. Cremation was in Tucson. He was bom Febuary 12. 1914 in Evart. Michigan. He was married to Frances Rairigh on Dec. 29. 1935. He is survived by his wife Frances, a brother Vcm and a sister Hazel. A daughter Willmetta Ann preceded him in death. Your wedding plans should start at... J-AD GRAPHICS Everything you need in wedding supplies... from invitations to candles PUBLISHERS OF THE REMINDER AND HASTINGS BANNER 1952 N. Broodway. Hastings • Ph. 945-9554 I ATTEND SEBMCTSI Hastings Area FIRST PRLSBYTBRIAN CHURCH. HaMinp. Mkh Allan J. Wrentak. In terim Minulet. Eileen Higbee Dir. Chru lien Ed Sunday. Dec I* 930 and II«) Morning Worihip ue-vicn Nuftery pro­ vided. BroadcMi ol 9 JO wrvicr ovci WBCH AM And FM 9 JO Church School Cteun for <11 ages 10 JO Coffee Hour in lhe Church Dining Room. 11:30 Children s Church. 5:30 Junior High Youth Fellowship meet at church Ui delrver presents. 6 30 Senior High Youth Fellowship meet al church. Monday. Dec 6 7 JO Trustees will meet. Wednesday. Dec. 10 - 7: JO Women's Asaoctalion An nual Chnstmas get together. 7 30 Chancel Chou practice EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner of Broadway and Center Streets in Hastings The Res Wayne smith Rector. Sunday Eucharist. 10'30 aaa Church School and Adult Education 9 30 am Weekdays Euchsratc Wednewlay. 7:15 an*. Thursday 700 pm HOPS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-JTSnutn al M79 Robert Mayo, pastor phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director Sunday schedule. 9 30 Fellowship and Coffee: 9 55 Sunday School 11:10Morning Worship. 6:00pm Evening Worship. 7.00 p m. Youth Meeting Nursery for all services. IraniportaOon provided to and from morn ing services Prayer meeting, 7 00 pm Wednesday FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1130 N Broad w*y. Rev. David D. Garrett Phone 949-222* Parsonage. *45-31*5 Church Where a Christian expretonca makes you a member. 9:30 a m. Snatoy School. 10.45 am Worship Service; 6 p-m. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wiltssadey Prayer BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OT CHRIST. 541 North Michigan Miatoter Clay Roas Phone 9424145 res ideare, 945-2939 church Sunday Services >0 94B4 Study 11 Evening Services 6 p m.; Wadnoday Evening Bible Study 7 pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 B. Woodtown. Haatings. Michigan 944 6004 Kenneth W. Garner, Parlor, James R. Bar rett Aaal lo the pastor In youth. Sunday Services Sunday School 9 45 a m Morn­ ing Worship 11®0 a m Evening Worship 6 pm. WedMaday. Family Night. 6J0 AWANA Grades X thru 9. fcOO p.m. Senior High Youth (Houseman HaD). Adult Bible Study and Prayer 700 pun Sacred Sounds Rehearsal I 30 p.m. (Adult Choir) Saturday 10 to 11 am Kbip Kkl* (ChUdran-S Choir) Sunday morning are vice broedcaat WBCH HASTINGS Bills MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E M.r.’iall Rev Steven Palm. Pastor Sunday Morning Sunday School • 10 00 Morning Worship Service 1100. Evening Service 7:30. Prayer Meeting Wednesday. Night • 7 30 first uNrrvn methocmst church 30* W Green Miect I Usi ngs Mwh 49U5*. (4.IH 94S9S74 David B Netonn )< FaUre Sunday. Dec 26 *J0 am Sui..Ur School 10 30 am Coffee FcCuwslnp IO 3O ajn Redo Broadcast WIKI I 11 Warn w.aship Sludent dr, Nma Mrori Matthew 2 ISIS. 19Z3 GRACE n nilJLAN CHURCH. 239 F North S4 . MnhaH Anton Pastor Phone •44394I4 Sunday Da. 2> » *5 Church Schnd agist 10 00 Family Worship Monday. Dre 22 Piswtnv Parenting 6 00 r re. Wcdm.-'day 13.x 24 Christmas Eve WnesJn,. 7 Jo and 11OO Nashville Area TRINITY GOSPBL CHURCH. 219 Waateagtoa. NaahvUto ST CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. NaahwUr. Patter Leon PnM. Paasce A Ann Landers Ann’s “Christmas message” Dear Readers: In 1955. the year Ann Landers began writing this column, she wrote an essay for Christmas Day. Reader response was extremely rewarding and she has reprinted the column annually, with topical modifications. This is Ann's Christmas message for 1986. Today is Christmas. All about as we hear talk of peace on Earth, goodwill toward men. Yet we know in many parts of the world there is no peace, and in the hearts of many men there is not enough goodwill. Our youth insist that civilization is out of joint. They resent living in a world they never made. But what generation ever made the world it had to live in? We claim to be the most humanitarian, most progressive nation in the world. But is it pro­ gress or humanitarianism to spend more than a trillion dollars on bombs and missiles that can kill everyone in the world 14 times? This is the age of lhe Big Ripoff, the un­ committed and the undressed. The blurring of the sexes. Some fear we are heading toward social decay, going the way of the Romans and Babylonians. Others applaud the "new morality” and sure down the squares with eyes like hypodermic needles. They said the sexual revolution was symp­ tomatic of a maturing society, that it would produce emotionally healthier adults if we “let it all hang out." But did we overload the circuits and promote guilt and anxiety in those who could not handle so much freedom and so many choices? There is evidence that suggests this may have been th- case. One of the most encouraging signs of the times is that our campuses are once again places of higher learning. The hostility and anger of the late ‘60s are gone. Students have settled down to serious business. That is the good news. Tlte bad news is that an awesome amount of alcohol is consumed on most college cam­ puses and marijuana is commonplace in junior and senior high schools It is apparent that many youths, our leaders of tomorrow, have opted to anesthesize themselves against the pain of growing up and accepting responsibility. More bad news is that VD is epidemic in many areas, and we now have AIDS, or which there is no known cure. Gonorrhea is the second most prevalent infectious disease in the United Stales. (The common cold is fit?J ),Y?t some parents are still fighting sex education in public schools because they “don’t want kids to get ideas.” Every day we all must make decisions that determine the direction in which our lives will move. No one. no matter how wise, can make the right decision every time. To err is no disgrace. The disgrace lies in not learning from past mistakes, not picking ourselves up. dusting ourselves off and trying again. Because this is an advice column. I spend the greater pan of every day with grief and trouble. Does it depress me? No. it does not. After 31 years I still find writing this col­ umn challenging and immensely rewarding. I realize that many people who write to me don’t want advice. They just want someone to listen. I have been entrusted with the largest reading audience in the world. What an op­ portunity to educate, to shine a spotlight on ig­ norance and fear, to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. I am well aware that mine is an enormous responsibililty and I shall try never to let you down. A priceless Christmas thank-you Tubal ligation is 80 percent unbinding Dear Ann Landers: This is lhe first lime have ever written to you. but the story of woman on the train giving a $1 bill to the bum reminds me of something I did two years ago that felt great. It was a few days before Christmas, and every store in Silcon Valley was crowded. We lived in an expensive condo at the time and a Safeway was just around the corner, across the train tracks. Once in a while a vagrant would wander in. I was in the quick check-out line (10 people behind me) and just ahead was a down-andouter, shabbily dressed and very much in need of a bath. He was buying a loaf of day-old bread and some marked-down peanut butler. When he took out a battered coin purse and started to count his money, I dashed out of line, grabbed every staple item in sight and told the clerk to tell lhe gentleman to put away his money because 1 was taking care of it. The whole thing was under $20. (I would have thrown in some soap had there been time.) When I said, "Merry Christmas," the look in that man's eye was something I will never forget. On Christmas morning, when our kids opened their gifts. I sensed a lack of en­ thusiasm. although I had shopped for days to get something I thought they’d like (spoiled rotten). I suddenly realized that I had received much more satisfaction from my small im­ promptu gift to that old man than from anything I had done all year. There’s a lesson here. I hope nobody misses it. — CAROL IN BOULDER CREEK. DEAR CAROL: How could they? Thanks for a wonderful Christinas story. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Maty Horn oKioating Country Chapel Church School 9 00 a m worship 10 IS am Banlwld Church School 1000 am Worship Sennce 11 30 The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hostings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complain Prescription Service HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION Hostings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY at Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your life. Home. Business ond Crw WREN FUNERAL HOMES Hastings — Nashville FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS OrangevllleGun Lake Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OP OEANGBVILLB. 6921 Marsh Rd . two mile, routh of Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman. PaUor Lrn Harris Sunday School Supt Sunday School. 9 45 a.m ; Church Services 11 a m ; 6 p.m Wednes­ day - 7 p m Family Bible Institute (or 2 yrar olds through adult* Nursery stalled el all rervice. Bus mlni.try weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-5197 for free transportation In Gun Lake area. Ministering Gods Word lo Today's World " ST CYRIl h METHODIUS. Gun Lake. Father Waller Spdtone Pa.tor Phone 792 29*9 Saturday Mas* 5 00 pm Sun­ day 9 00 a tn Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1953 N. Broadway - Hosting. BOSLEY PHARMACY Middleville Area ST AUGUSTINE Middleville I.Hire Walther Spillane Pastor Phone 792 2M9 Sunday Ma.. II 00 am “Preacrlptions" -118$. Jeflerson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hasting*. AAichigan X________________ —----------------------- --------------------- ----------------- ' Near-fatal football game fright Dear Ann Landers:Several weeks ago my son was almost killed — not by a train, car. bus or truck. It was a football game where thousands of enthusiastic, ill-mannered teenagers were letting off steam. "Johnny" is 5 years old and in kindergarten. He was so excited about his first football game. After spending the first half in the stands, we decided to get some refreshments. On the way back to our seats a crowd of teenagers closed in on us. I was car­ rying drinks in both hands and couldn’t hold off the mob. I would have put the drinks down and picked up Johnny but I couldn’t even lower my arms. To make matters worse, someone started to push and I began to push back. Somewhere in the middle a little boy was being smothered It was a nightmare. Johnny cried for help but I was the only one who could hear him. I yell­ ed. screamed and swore, but no one paid anv attention to me. The drinks were spilling everywhere, mostly on a little boy who w« crying between my feet. Thank God we made it back to our seat. Pus happened ir Greensburg. PennsylS Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIB! ’ Campground Rd . * mi. 1. Paator Brent Branham Phone 623 2295 Sunday School al 10 a m Wor­ ship 11 »JI Evening Service al 7 pm . Yon-h meet Sunday 6pm Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 pm TEAR J ,M4r h°pe you will take John,,, io another football game soon. You must nS allow him to be frightened of crowds forewT Please writte back and say you followS "y advice. You, my readers, are my friends. You were there for me in my time of trouble 11 years ago and I want to be there for you. always. If you feel the need to unload, blow your top. register a gripe, or tell me off. I’m as dose as your mailbox. God bless and have a good yea:. - ANN LANDERS COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE Dear Ann Landers: I had a tubal ligation when 1 was 31, after my third child was born. Three years later my husband was killed. I am pow married to a man who loves my kids but wants me to have another — with him. What are my chances of reversing the operation? - M. IN BUTTE DEAR M: Before microsurgery, only about 20 to 30 percent of the reversal procedures were successful. Now, the chances are about 80 percent. Women considering a tubal ligation should request the clip and ring procedure, in case they later change their minds. The senior government classes of Hastings High School teacher Larry Christopher present Herbert Conine (center) of Love, Inc. with $853.80 they collected. Representing the five classes are (l-r) Chuck Robinson, Kevin Purglel, Wayne Oom, Skip Joppie, Randy Simmons, Flipe Palma, Chad Casey and Martha Kessnich. The senior government classes of Larry Christopher at Hastings High School com­ pleted a drive last week that raised $853.80 to benefit area needy. "I really think there is a need for assistance for poor people, especially at Christmas time." explained Christopher. Each of Christopher's government classes competed to donate the most amount of money for the cause, vying for a pizza party. The fifth hour government students manag­ ed to take first place in the contest, collecting a total of $230. an average of $12.21 per student. Christopher said the fourth hour class had led the competition all week, but settled for second after tallying $118. Of the toal amount gathered. $200 was donated to local handicapped families in need, while the remaining $653.80 was presented to Love. Inc. treasurer Herbert Conine to be us­ ed for general assistance. The Christmas cash contest is the fourth such charity drive Christopher has coordinated. "Part of our curriculum is to teach these kids to be human." said Christopher. "And part of that is knowing our civil responsibility to others." Christopher feels his students become aware of the reality of poverty by focusing on such a fundraising effort for the benefit of those less fortunate. "This (problem of poverty) is real distant to a lot of them." he said. Christopher added his projects are meant to involve the entire community. "The community is very supportive and the school is also very supportive of what I’m do­ ing and I thank them for that." he said. Christopher, who noted his contests are “very competitive”, plans to sponsor a spring charity fundraiser when his winning fifth hour class will challenge lhe rest of the school to put forth its maximum effort. Save calories and still enjoy sweets Sugar is America’s No. 1 fla-vor booster. I was astounded to learn that each of us consumes enough sweeteners to add about 600 calories per day to our diet. Most of the sugar we consume is in desserts. If you would like to save those 600 calories and still enjoy sweets, capitalize on the sweetness that's naturally found Ln fruits and fruit juices. : APPLES POACHBD IN CIDER . . 4 medium red cooking apples 2-3rds cup apple cider or apple juice 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup dry sherry 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 3 inches stick cinnamon Core apples. Peel strip from around lhe top of each apple. In a medium skillet combine ci-der, raisins, sherry, lemon peel and cinnamon. Bring to boiling. Add apples to skilleL Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8 to 13 minutes. Turn apples over; simmer 3 to 5 minutes more or -until , tender. Remove cinna-mon. i Serve > apples . warm . in dessert dishes with cooking liquid spooned over. Makes 4 servings. Nutrition information per serving: 150 cal., 1 g pro., 35 g carbo., 1 g fat, o mg chol., 3 mg sodium. U.S. RDA: 11 per-cent viL C. Whai kind of wedding goes with today's new life styles? Does anything go? Ann Lander's "New Bride's Guide" tells what's right for today's weddings. For a copy, send $2, plus a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope (39 cents postage) to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995, Chicago, Illinois 60611. COPYRIGHT 1986 NEWS AMERICA SYNDICATE Hastings schools are in Citizen Bee Hastings High School students will have the opportunity to participate in a unique social studies academic competition which could lead to a scholarship and a study trip to Washington, D.C. later this year. The school has registered to participate in the Close Up Foundation Citizen Bee. The Citizen Bee is an academic competition that focuses on social studies and progresses through school, regional and state events. Finalists compete for the national title in Washington jn June 1987. Three Hastings students will advance to regional competitions with top students there going to the state finals. Each of the schools registering for the event is permitted an unlimited number of par­ ticipants and each school will receive a number of copies of "Close Up USA” a source book from which most of the questions will be derived. The stale winners win a trip to Washington where they will participate in the Founda­ tion’s government studies program as well as the competition. Winners of the national event receive college scholarships. On the national level the Bee is sponsored in part by RJR Nabisco. Inc. and Peat. Marwlick. Mitchell & Co. William Czinder. an educator at Hasiings will be coordinating the Citizen Bee at the school. More than 15,000 students from 1.500 schools in the 17 slates are expected to par­ ticipate in lhe Citizen Bee this year. The Citizen Bee has been endorsed by the National Association of Secondary School principals, the National Association of Secretaries of State, and other educational organizations. The Close Up Foundation conducts the na­ tion’s largest civic education programs for h;Bh school students, educators and others. This year more than 24.000 students, Hlucaiors and others are expected to par­ ticipate in the Foundation’s Washington-based geminars. Give a friend the Hastings Banner for Christmas... Your family and friends will enjoy reading about our local commnity every week in the Hastings Banner They’ll get more news about schools, clubs, churches and social events along with government news, police and court reports, and lots of local sports local history, Ann Landers and more. Just fill out the coupon below and mail it and your payment today. PER YEAR IN BARRY COUNTY ] Send my gift certificate to: I NAME________ _______ _____________ | ADDRESS_______________ I CITY------------------------ESTATE______zip I I Enclosed is my payment for: $11 Barry County i j t । i $14.50 Other Areas $13 -i' !_________________________________ _ Surrounding Counties I SenUtoHatinp Banner, P.0.8*, B. HMfap,^7,^58 �Page 5 - The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 25.198 ■ Marie Burdick to celebrate 90th birthdav ewd Marie Burdick will celebrate her 90th birth­ day with an open house on Dec. 28. from 2-6 p.m. The invocation and buffet dinner will begin at 2 p.m. with a presentation and cake cutting at 4 p.m. at the Barry Township Hall. 155 E. Orchard St., in Delton. No gifts please. R.S.V.P. for dinner at 616-671-5300. St. Onge - Arnold engagement announced Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Sl.Onge of Hasu"8> announce the engagement of their daughter. Michaeleen Marie, to Mr. Phillip A. Arnold, Jr., son of Mrs. Patricia Arnold of Hastings and Mr. Phillip A. Arnold. Sr., of Delton. Michaeleen is employed at Pennock Hospital and Phil at Northsidt Pizza Both are 1986 graduates of Hastings High School. A June. 1987 wedding is planned. Carrie Elizabeth Hoffman and David William Dakin If were united in marrige on Aug. 16. at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. The double-ring ceremony was per­ formed by Rev. Kenneth Vaught and Dr. Alan Wcenick. Carrie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Green of Hastings, and Mr. and Mrs. James Hoffman of Richardson. Texas. David is the Mtn of Mr. and Mrs. David Dakin of Hastings. The bride, given in marriage by her step­ father. wore a gown of silk taffeta featuring an off-the-shoulder neckline, a fitted bodice and full skirt covered with lace, handbeaded with pearls and crystals. The gown had a chapel-length train with satin bows cascading down the back. Carrie’s gown, headpiece and chapel-length veil were designed and made by Sncrry Zuidcma of Wyoming. Maid of honor was Bonny Bowden of Wyoming, friend of the bride. Best man was James Markle of Hastings, friend of the groom. Bridesmaids were Michele Pare of Wyom­ ing. friend of the bride; Valeria Dakin of Hastings, sister of the groom; Sabrina Hoff­ man of Plano. Texas, sister-in-law of the bride; Julie Daniel of Hastings. cousin of the bride; and Valeric McKee of Corinth, Texas, friend of the bride. They each wore tea-length gowns made of moire taffeta, each featuring a different pastel color, with an off-thcshoulder neckline and lace pettico.it. Flowcrgirls were Stefaney Daniel of Hastings, cousin of the bride; and Michele Palmaticr of Lake Odessa, friend of the bride. They each wore white taffeta tea length gowns, with a Peter Pan collar, puff sleeves, lace petticoats and a pastel blue cummerbund. Groomsmen were Edward Maurer of Hastings, friend of lhe groom; Wade Dakin of Hastings, brother of the groom; Doug Blicsncr of Manhattan. Kan., cousin of the groom; Blake Green of Hastings, and James Hoffman of Plano, Texas. bo»h brothers of lhe bride. Ringbearer was Aaron Keller of Hastings, friend of the bride. A buffet dinner reception was held in the Middleville Greenery Room. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Mark and Kathleen Reuther of St. Louis, friends of the bride and groom. Music was provided by Steve and Sue Radant. Attending the guest book was Patti Dakin, sister-in-law of lhe groom. Servers were Jacquie Daniel, cousin of the bride: and Janie Sczykutowicz. cousin of the groom. David and Carrie spend a week-long honey­ moon cruise in Nova Scotia. The now make their home in Lake Odessa. Birthday card shower for Greta Perkins Greta Perkins of Hastings will be 97 years old on New Year’s Day. She Is spending several months in Florida with her daughter. Friends are invited to send a note or letter to Greta at Box 999. Melbourne. FL 32901. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Edwards of Hastings arc pleased lo announce the engagement of their daughter Kimberly Edwards to Timothy Voshell. son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Voshell of Clarksville. Kim is an 1986 graduate of Hastings High ■ School and is currently employed at Pennock Hospital. Tim is a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Crump­ ton automotive. A June 1987 wedding is being planned. Mr ,nd Mrs Clarence Vandecarof 531 E. H^s,,n8s« wil1 celebrate their 50th coding anniversary on Christmas day wiih their family. J TjKy were married Dec. 23. 1936 in Lake । s?a’ have three sons and one u&hter. 10 grandchildren and five greatP®odchildren. Legal Notice Edwards - Voshell engagement announced Hoffman -Dakin are wed fondecars to celebrate SOth wedding anniversary Marie enjoys good health and lives in her own home. Her summers are spent caring for her yard and flowers and many Sundays her flowers grace the sanctuary of her church. Marie has many social activities and also at­ tends church functions regularly. Her faith in God is an important aspect of her life; she is grateful to Him for a long and happy life. Her Grandchildren have brought her much hap­ piness. Often she has spent vacations in their homes. Marie is beloved by her family who extends this invitation to her friends to help her celebrate. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE Filo No. 86-19602- IE Estate of Richard Curwin Roillor. Deceased. Social Security Num­ ber 20&-12-8183. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the following: The decedent, whose lost known oddress was RFDfl. 9366 W. Bever Rood. Delton. Michigan 49046 died April 15. 1986. An instrument dated July 11, 1983 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the date of publication of this notice, or four months after the claim becomes due. whichever is later. Claims must bo presented lo the independent personal rep­ resentative: Thelma Evelyn Reitler, RFDfl, 9366 W. Bever Road. Delton, Michigan 49046. Notice is further given that the estate will bo thereafter assign­ ed ond distributed to the persons entitled to it. VANDERVOORT. COOKE. MCFEE. CHRIST. CARPENTER < FISHER 8y: Kathleen Fulton Cook (P3IB42) 312 American Bonk Bldg. Battle Creek. Ml 49017 (616) 965-1291 (12-25) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY Steinbrecher - Coakes engagement announced - Mr. and Mrs. Don R. Steinbrecher. 7250 Assyria Rd., Nashville, are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Paula Lynn, to John George Coakes II. son of Mrs. Jack E. Coakes and the late Dr. Jack E. Coakes. 716 Gorham St.. Marshall. Paula is a 1984 graduate of Maple Valley High School. She has an LPN certificate from Kellogg Community College and is presently attending Lansing Community College. She is employed by Burcham Hills Retirement Center in East Lansing. John is a 1983 graduate of Marshall High School and will be graduating from Michigan State University in early June with a degree in accounting. A June 1987 wedding is being planned. PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING Filo No. 86-19608-SE Estate of RICHARD T. FOREMAN, deceased. TAKE NOTICE: On January 16. 1987 at 9:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hostings, Michigan, before Hon. Gary R. Holman Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held regarding o Petition to Determine Heirs, Separate Pro­ ceedings. Eloirw D. Kelly 1124 Via Loma Vi»to El Cajon, CA 92021 619-579-9636 Jarnos H. Fisher (P26437) 500 Edward Street Middleville. Ml 49333 616-795-3374 (IMS) New Year’s Eve Serving: ★ Chateaubriand for Two q ★ Roast Stuffed Duck y/ ★ Lobster Tails ★ Stuffed Filet Mignon Available from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. Mitchell Says: Standard Menu Also Available <^0 j Spend • Christmas 'with Christ ' Happy Holidays ' from the Myers iDenny, iKathy, ‘and Mitchell Call 948-9291 & GOOD SPIRITS Comer ol S. Jefferson and Court Street Kaitinfl*. MicniQan DINING: Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. LOUNGE: Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00-3:00 HOURS: 10- 8 Mon.-Ffi. 9-5:30 Sat. 11- 4 Sunday JCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS J ,ai°9 �the following budgeted transfers: tho Mwcolloneovc Clo.m. Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 25.1986 Social News from page 5 Legal Notices __ Barry County Board of Commissioners REGULAR MEETING • DECEMBER 9. 19®6 The regular meeting ol lhe Barry County Board of Commissioners wos colled to order on Tuesday. December 9. 1986. at 9:30 a m. by Chairperson -oleman. Roll call wos taken. Seven members were pre­ sent: Dean; Hoore. Kiel; Landon: McKelvey; William­ son; and, Coleman. None absent. At the beginning of the meeting all present stood and pledged allegiance lo lhe flog. Moved by Kiel support by Lonoon t0 Qd t mmute* ot the November 25. 1986 m^„ng o* printed. Motion corned Moved by London, support by WilliQmion ,flOpprove the ogendo os printed Motion cOrried Vorious correspondence wos reod by Cha.rp*’ son Coleman. Moved by Williamson. support by Kiel ,0 fe(ef ,fae request of Moureen Ketchum Co-Choirpers*. Governor’s Sub Committee for the M.ch.gon & quicentenniol. to the Property Committee Mot*" carried. Attorney William Moyboo was appointed to serv® as alternate for Audrey Burdick, on tho Porks Recreation Board. Public comment was called for with no response. Moved by Kiel, support by Hoare to place the following names in nomination for three year terms on the Commission on Aging Board, effective Jan­ uary 1. 1987 through December 31. 1989 Irene Hoyos. Lottie Matthews. Robert Shaeffer. Mark Squier ond Robert VanSingel. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Hoare to place the Animal Shelter report on file, ond to have if publish­ ed. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by London to appoint Ron Wilson os Animal Shelter Supervisor, classified TOPS-07, two year level. $7.75 per hour, to be ef­ fective December 9, 1986. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoare to approve m tho °t horn the Capitol lmpro.omo"l Mo.od b, McKol.oy >vPI>»" bK ‘“~^°„,ol 431 prove the Commissioner s payroll tn $4,902.09. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey. WPP"" b» pro., payment ol th. Intet.lt "" *» «71 890 ’ Facility Bond, In the omount ,h, tlngent upon th. receipt el »">d Treowre/s office, from lhe Medical Core Foc ffiy (now known a, Thornapple Manor). Motion carried. ‘UKMfT 6000 ♦ 6.000 16.000 ■1.000 FUND n. — >oin> m Morine Rood Patrol An-nol Shelter Anmol Damooes Retirement Worker * Comp “ 2ca 7404 ♦ 50 000 ♦ 30000 Cor.tmgency ♦ 48,000 TOTAL TOTAL IxPfNDHURES 8UOGT 5 O»ieo Motion corriod. Corolyn G. Colemon. Chairperson Barry County Board ol Commissioners Moved by McKelvey, wpporl by Hoore lo approve Porters to celebrate 50th anniversary Dr. and Mrs. Harry G. Porter of Gun Lake will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 24. The former Gladys M. Hayes and Harry G. Porter were married in the par­ sonage of lhe North Presbyterian Church in Lansing on Dec. 24. 1936. Dr. Porter practiced on Grand River Avenue in Lansing. Ml for 37 ycars, before retiring in 1974. Mrs. Porter worked as office manager. The couple were honored at an open house on Dec. 21. 1986 at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, hosted by their children. Mr. and Mrs. Graig Porter of Grand Haven.-Ml and Mrs. Susan Parrish of Gwinn. MI. They also have six grandchildren. from your city, county and township officials! City Officials... ' County William Cook Mayor of Hastings David B Barry Countfa Dan Furniss ChiefofPolice - City of Hastings Sandy Schott Register o/Ut Roger Caris Fire Chief- City of Hastings Juanita jW County Tnuee Mike Klovanich Director of Public Services NorvalflU County Chi' and City Engineer Sharon Vickery Audrey Hb Drain Comntteee Clerk - City of Hastings Sidney Belville to celebrate 90th with open house Barry County Court House and Annex Jane Barlow Treasurer - City of Hast.ngs Barbara Sa County Abstatet JudyIfci Prosecuting Ae*e Hasting? City Council... You are invited to an open house to -clcbratc the 90th birthday of Sidney Belville to he held al the home of his daughter and son­ in-law. Marilyn and Bud Irish. 8182 Lawrence Rd.. Nashville, on Sunday. Jan. 4. 1987 from 2-5 p.m. No gifts please, just your presence. Gary Hott District Court Frank Campbell City Councilman - Ist/Ward Kenneth Miller Herbert and Mary Burpee to celebrate 31st wedding anniversary Friends and relatives are invited to attend an open house in honor of Herbert and Mary Burpee’s 31st wedding anniversary on January 4. 1987 at 418 S. Market St. in Hastings from 2-5 p.m. Herbert and Mary Ockert were united in marriage January 28. 1956 and reside at 1531 E. Dowling Rd.. Hastings. Herbert has built poll bams in lhe area since 1964. Mary is a mother and homemaker. They have three daughters. Rose Burpee Smith. Laura Burpee Taggart and Joyce Burpee: six grandchildren all of Hastings. No gilts please. The presence will be a cherished memory. Marriage Licenses— Ronald Denzel. 41 of Shelbyville and Kathleen Gillett. 32 of Shelbyville. Domce Reid. 22 of Hastings and Darlene Burdcshaw. 23. of Hastings. Milton Lewis. 62 of Shelbyville and Flora Dysingcr. 59 of Port Huron. Gerald Sabin. 45 of Nashville and Christine Robbins. 36 of Nashville. Gary Tietz. 23 of Middleville and Debra Meyer. 19 of Bryon Center. Mark Peterson. 24 of Delton and Judith Dawson. 22 of Delton. Daniel Fighter. 25 of Delton and Melissa Simons. 19 of Delton. Gates Baird. 43 of Delton and Debra Hayes. 31 of Delton. Eugene Norris. 45 of Dowling and Bonnie Doerr. 45 of Peachtree City. Ga. City Councilman ■ 1st Ward City Councilman - 2nd Ward Mary Lou Gray City Councilman • 3rd Ward David Jasperse City Councilman - 4th Ward RichardRi Supervisor Shirley RM Esther Walton City Councilman - 4th Ward Mary E. Spackman City Councilman, Elect - 3rd Ward Meryl Hu Thum NelsonJffi Trustee Assyria Township... Carlton 7bwnjflj^| Larry W. Carpenter Supervisor Dena A. Miller Clerk Nianne A. Jarrard Billy Neal Keith Md Trustee • Trustee ITS A GIRL Kathryn and Duane Hansen. Battle Creek. Dec. 16. 9 lbs.. 516 ozs.. o:29 a.m. ITS A BOY Mr. and Mrs. James Sutherland. Cedar Rapids. Iowa. Oct. 30. 1986. 4:50 p.m.. 8 lbs Michael and Tammy Tumes. Hastings. Dec. 10. 9:28 a.m.. 7 lbs.. 3 ozs. Charles and Janie Helmer. Hustings. Dec. 18. 6:41 p.m. 8 lbs.. 8 ozs. Darrell and Sandra Wake. Middleville. Dec. 21. 1:03 p.m.. 7 lbs.. 5 ozs. Debra and Michael Lustey. Hustings. Dec22. 9:54 a m.. 6 lbs.. 5 ozs. i Clerk Hastings City Hall Barry Treasurer LOCAL BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Hope T Bill Cusack Best regards of M ’ have a hap# �s colled for with no response. F'porl by Hoore to ploce tho minoI ion for three year termt ■t Aging Board, effective Jant December 31. 1989 Irene »ws. Robert Shaeffer Mark mSIngel. Motion carried. support by Hoore to ploce the on file, and to have if publishsort by London to appoint Ron belter Supervisor, classified krel. $7.75 per hour, to be ef1986 Motion carried. : tupport by Hoore to approve the Miscellaneous Claims, m the amou'H of $26,373.09 from the General Fund ond $4,142.74 from the Capitol Improvement Fund Roll coll wos ’uk .n_ Seven yeas. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon to ap­ prove the Commissioner's payroll in the amount ol $4,902.09. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by London to ap­ prove payment ol the interest on the Medical Core Facility Bond, in the amount of $49,142.96. con­ tingent upon the receipt of said amount in the Treasurer s office, from the Medical Care Facility (now known as Thornapple Mono .. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoore lo approve lhe following budgeted transfers: no. rvw 101-331 333 <30 4JI 161 |71 B9Q __ cumin Morin* load Potrol Aiumol Shelter Armiol Domoges Istesment WorkersCemp Contingency 6®° **000 16000 1 000 5000 *50000 ♦XOTO TOTAL ♦ TOTAL fXKNOauBS I'JOGET 43,41 55011 74 474 2 500 US64 70 000 ____ 406 0® 5 011 M Motion carried Carolyn G. Coleman. Choirperson Barry County Board ol Commissioners Norvol E. Thaler. County Clerk AMOtDQ sfirffc OF MICHIGAN) 37?4| r. )ss: ttjQH COUNTY OF BARRY ) 56 414 9hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and 1.SQQ ceWect statement of the official proceedings of the 7 564-1 j6t»y County Board of Commissioners at their '20 OQQ • 2P-4». V 5 1316W • . ■ reduter session on December 9. 1986. E White. Deputy Clerk Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson to op,h< ’ronJ,*r ol $60 000 from the Group Home Fund to the Child Core Fund. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Kiel to adopt the Resolution to Adopt the 1967 General Approprio- RESOLUTION TO ADOPT 1987 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT WHEREAS. The County Coordinator received budget requests from all County Departments, and WHEREAS. The Finance Committee has reviewed In detail tho 1987 Recommended Budget; ond WHEREAS. The Finance Committee and Board ol Commissioners, after due deliberation, hove for­ mulated a Recommended General Appropriations Act balancing total appropriations with available resources ot $5,123,877 for calendar yeor 1987, o notice of which was the Notice of Public Hearing published in newspapers of general circulation. NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the Barry County Board of Commissioners does hereby adopt •he 1987 General Appropriations Act recommend­ ed by lhe Finance Committee os advertised and plac­ ed in tho Clerk s office lor public inspection. Carolyn G. Colemon. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Norvol E. Thaler. County Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN) )ss: • COUNTY OF BARRY I hereby certify that) the foregoing is a true ond correct statement of the official proceedings of the Borry County Board of Commissioners al their regular session on December 9. 1986. Miriom E. White. Deputy Clerk Moved by McKelvey support by Landon to transfer $50,000 from the General Fund Worker s Comp Ac­ tivity ’he Worker s Comp Fund Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey support by Kiel to adopt the Resolut'on for the Adoption ond Acceptance of 200 and 300 Fund budgets RESOLUTION ADOPTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF 200 AND 300 FUND BUDGETS BE IT RESOLVED that the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners hereby accepts each of the budgets, which rnoy be reviewed ot the County Clerk s office. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borry County Board of Commissioners grants authority to each of the following appointed boards and committees to monoge their assigned budget To Our Friends: For you, we wish a Holiday Season warmed with the spirit of a glowing hearth, bright with the joys of gleaming trees and glad surprises... and most of all, rich in the blessings of home and family. It is our pleasure to send you this fond greeting, and with it our V and township officials! Barry County Board ______ County Officials...... ?■_______ of Commissioners... City Officials... John Rough, Jr. William Cook Mayor of Hastings ChiefofPolice - City ofHasting District No. 4 Fire Chief ■ City of Hastings District No. 2 Juanita Jhsf er Director ofPublic Services Norval TUTe** County Clerk X' Sharon Vickery Clerk ■ City of Hastings - Drain Commijjmnor.c.' John J. Jerkatis Carolyn G. Coleman Trustee District No. 1 Dorothy Seger Rae M. Hoare Trustee Barbara Ferman Jane Barlow County A bstractar. • Treasurer - City of Hasi.ngs Judy Hughes Theodore McKelvey • - •>. " t Hastings City Council... Gary Hol-tan District No. 3 - Orangeville Township... District Court Judjet r. Frank Campbell Russell K. Stanton City Councilman - IskWard Supervisor Kenneth Miller City Councilman - 1st Ward Thomapple Township... District No. 5 Paul Richard Dean i -• y' • *— - Hope Township. ■ ' Bill Cusack A Donald Boysen Supervisor Hastings Township... Richard Thomas Supervisor Ray Mead Treasurer Virginia Sherry Trustee Trustee Mary Lou Gray RichardDfl&r City Councilman - 3rd Ward Supervisor David Jasperse City Councilman - 4th Ward Esther Walton City Councilman • 4th Ward Castleton Township... Shirley IE'Case Clerk tv Trustee vn Mary E. Spackman City Councilman. Elect - 3rd Ward Prairieville Township... Roy Reck Justin Cooley Supervisor Supervisor Meryl ReaHe Nelson iliifes Trustee w . Jan Arnold Junia Janie Clerk Loretta Pixley Clerk Darlene Vickery Treasurer Treasurer Assyria Township... Baltimore Township... Carlton Township Larry W. Carpenter Elaine Alward Supervisor Clerk Dena A. Miller Clerk Richard Vafger Supervisor Nianne A. Jarrard Treasurer Billy Neal 1 Trustee Willis Aukerman Trustee Graydon Doster Trustee Irving Township... igtv. Keith Mdrldw Trustee Patty Armour Les Raber Patricia Newton Supervisor Trustee uv. Ken Granata and Township... Dale I. Cappon Treasurer Phyllis Fuller Jerry L. Bradley Trustee Darlene Harper Fred E. Lewis City Councilman - 2nd Ward _ Clerk District No. 7 Prosecuting Attorney \ I Treasurer District No. 6 and City Engineer Audrey Burdick Alice Jansma Paul Kiel County Treasntwvc Mike Klovanich Marilyn Page Sandy Schodcbhnayer Catherine Williamson Register of Deeded V Roger Caris Supervisor Orvin Moore David W»^d Barry County Sheriff • Dan Furniss Yankee Springs Township... Norene Reigler Trustee ■ Best regards of the holiday season... have a happy new year! Treasurer �_______ Page 7 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 25,1986 Norval E. Tholer. County Clerk OF MICHIGAN) )ss: COUNTY OF BARRY ) Hhereby certify that the foregoing is a true and gjirect statement of the official proceedings of the |BHy County Board of Commissioners at their rMjler session on December 9. 1986 jjtfatn E. White. Deputy Clerk no-t Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson to opthe transfer of $60,000 from the Group Home fynd to the Child Care Fund. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Kiel to adopt the Httolution to Adopt the 1987 General Appropria­ tions Act. lhe 1987 General Appropriations Act recommend­ ed by lhe Finance Committee as advertised and pl*’ RESOLUTION TO ADOPT 1987 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT WHEREAS. The County Coordinator received budget requests from oil County Departments, ond WHEREAS. The Finance Committee has reviewed in detail the 1987 Recommended Budget; ond WHEREAS. The Finance Committee and board ol Commissioners, after due deliberation, have for­ mulated a Recommended General Appropriations Act. balancing total appropriations with available resources al $5,123,877 for calendar year 1987. a notice of which was the Notice of Public Hearing published In newspapers of general circulation. NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that lhe Borry County Board of Commissioners does hereby odopt ed in the Clerk s office lor public inspection. Carolyn G. Colemon, Choirperson Borry County Board ol Commissioners Norvol E. Thaler. County Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN) )ss: COUNTY OF BARRY ) I hereby certify thol lhe loregoing is a true ond correct statement of the official proceedings of tn* Barry County Board of Commissioners at their reguloi session on December 9. 1986. Miriam E. White. Deputy Clerk Motion carried. $50000 *'o^*'*®Y *«pport by Landon to transfer tivity to ’he Worked6/01 Fund Workor 4 Comp Ac Mov®d by4-amp FUnd Motion carried. R<tolution lo, support by Kiel to adopt the and 300 FUnd . Option and Acceptance of 200 RESOLUTIONS®'4 <* AN?AND ACCEPTANCE tfflRESOlvto A*D 300 PUND BUDGETS ^loners . 1 • Borry County Board of Com^hich'T’oy be rev! Ocjep'4 eo«h ol tho budgets BE |T FURTHER ?’,h® County Clerk s ollico ^o,^S?LVE0 ,h0',h®Bo,ry bounty the foUowing . er’ 9ror”4 authority to each of «"■! to County Deportment ol Social Services Board; Coun­ ty Board of Health: County Community Mental Health Board Cou fly Commission on Aging Board County & City Airport Board Soldiers and Sailors ond Veterans Trust Board. County Porks Board. County Substance Abuse Board. County Transportation Board County Library Board; County Solid Waste Oversight Committee: County & City Economic Development Committee. County Department of Public Works. Carolyn G. Coleman, Chairperson Barry County Board ol Commissioners Norval E. Thaler. County Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN) )ss: COUNTY OF BARRY ) 1 | 7b Our Friends: . . r For you, we wish a Holiday Season warmed with the spirit of a glowing hearth, bright with the joys of gleaming trees and gl“d J surprises...and most of all, rich in the blessings of home andfarnWIt is our pleasure to send you this fond greeting, and with it °ur | deep gratitude for the privilege of serving you. Barry County Board of Commissioners... Yankee Springs Township... John Rough, Jr. Supervisor Orvin Moore Marilyn Page District No. 4 layer Catherine Williamson District No. 2 Alice Jansma Paul Kiel Treasurer District No. 6 Carolyn G. Coleman District No. 1 tafick John J. Jerkatis Trustee Trustee District No. 7 iwihan District No. 5 4 -4. • Orangeville Township... Russell K. Stanton ,q- ' Supervisor —, Hastings Township... Supervisor Richard Thomas Darlene Harper Ray Mead Supervisor Treasurer Fred E. Lewis Virginia Sherry fh—t Trustee Castleton Township... □Case Prairieville Township... Roy Reck Justin Cooley Supervisor Supervisor Jan Arnold J uni a Janie Clerk CM HiHes Loretta Pixley Darlene Vickery Treasurer Baltimore Township... Elaine Alward Clerk Mger irbw Jerry L. Bradley Donald Boysen District No. 3 • . Thomapple Township... Trustee Paul Richard Dean , Phyllis Fuller Clerk Theodore McKelvey | Dale I. Cappon Treasurer Dorothy Seger Rae M. Hoare Rutland Township... Patty Armour Treasurer Willis Aukerman Trustee Graydon Doster Trustee Irving Township... Patricia Newton Les Raber Trustee Ken Granata Trustee Supervisor Norene Reigler t holiday season... jy new year! Treasurer Barry County Jail I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement ol tho official proceedings of the Borry County Board of Commissioners ot their regular session on December 9. 1986 Miriam E. White Deputy Clerk Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Kiel lo adopt a resolution to dolor 1986 property tones, without penalty, to certain specified groups. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Any taxpayer who is a soniair ciliien, paraplegic, quadriplegic, eligible serviceman, eligi­ ble veteran, eligible widow or who is totally ond per­ manently disabled or blind may also delay paying tho winter taxes on his or her homestead until April 30th ol the first year of delinquency, and WHEREAS. Section 59 of tho General Property Tax Act allows County Board ol Commissioners lo waive any interest, foe or penalty in excess ol the interest, loe. or penalty that would have been added if the tax hod been paid prior to February 15 for those tax­ payers if they: 1. Hove applied for a property fox credit before February 15; 2. Have not received their refund before March 1. ond 3. Present a copy ol the property lox credit form to the County Treasurer. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the Borry County Board of Commissioners approve the above defer'al ond waiver. Corolyn G. Colemon. Chairperson Borry Cour:/ Board of Commissioners Norvol E. Thaler. County Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN) )»» COUNTY OF BARRY ) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true ond correct statement of the official proceedings ol the Borry County Board of Commissioners at their regular session on December 9. I9B6. Miriom E. White, Deputy Clerk Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Kiel lo approve a contract with Judith Peterson. County Coordinator, effective January 1. 1987. and to authorize the Choir to sign said contract. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Williamson to change the next meeting date to December X. 1966. at 9 X o.m. Motion carried. Joe Bloom. Director of Borry County Transit, presented the Deportment of Transportation con­ tracts for approval. Moved by Landen support by Hoore to approve tho Grant contract. Fedora! Proioct fMl 03-0107 ond MOOT Profoct 8A-04489 for Barry County Transit. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Williamson to approve the six month step raise of Dennis McKelvey. Drain Maintenance employee, effective December 12. 1966. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Williamson to approve a 05*. salary increase ond lo change the employee contribution rote of retirement to 2% for the Depart­ ment Heads effective January 1. 1987. with the pro­ vision that Friend of Court Keeler ond Civil Defense Director Hollenbeck not be included in the .05% salary Increase. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Dean to approve the 1987 1988 Borry County 'FOP contract, subject to the ratification of the FOP. ond to allow the Choir ond Personnel Chair to sign said contract. Motion carried. Moved by Williamson, support by Hoare to odopt lhe resolution to change the employees' contribu­ tion rote on retirement os follows: RESOLUTION TO CHANGE CONTRIBUTION PLAN On December 9. 1986 the Borry County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution to change the retirement contribution plan on lhe bargaining unit ol elected officials, to lero (0) percent of their com­ pensation. effective January 1. 1987. The following is a list of those employees Barry County Board ol Commissioners; Norvol E. Thaler. County Clerk; Sandy Schondelmoyer. Register of Deeds; Juanita Yarger Treasurer. Audrey Burdick. Drain Commissioner. David Wood. Sheriff; Judy Hughes. Prosecuting Attorney, ll you hove any questions regarding this list, please feel hoc lo contact this office. Norval E. Thaler. County Clerk RESOLUTION TO CHANGE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION TO RETIREMENT AS PROVIDED IN THE 1974 AMENDMENTS TO ACT NO. 135. PUBLIC ACTS OF 1945. AS AMENDED, (now known os Act 427 of 1984) WHEREAS. The County of Borry is o participating municipality of the Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, established by Art. No. 135. Public Acts of 1945. as amended; and WHEREAS. Act No. 374. Public Acts of 1974. amend­ ed the said Act No. 135 (now known os Act 427 of 1984) to permit participating municipalities to odopt a new contribution program for all members of a bargaining unit os provided in Sec. 41d of said Act: THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Com missioners ol the County of Borry does hereby elect to odopt Contribution Program IV. with members contribution zero (0) percent of their compensation, effective January 1. 1987. for oil members within the bargaining unit of elected officials of Barry Coun­ ty (see attached list). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that tho County Clerk shod file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement Board within (10) days after its adoption Coro'yn G. Coleman, Chairperson Borry County Board of Commissioners Moved by Kiel, support by Williamson to approve a .05% salary increase ond to change the employescontribution role of retirement lo 2% for the Deport ment Heads, effective January 1. 1987. with the pro.vision that the Friend ol the Court Keeler and Civil Defense Director Hollenbeck not be included in the 05% salary increase. Motion corned. Corolyn G. Colemon Chairperson Borry County Board of Commissioners Norvol E. Thaler. County Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN) )»«: COUNTY OF BARRY ) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true ond correct statement of the official proceedings of the Borry County Board of Commissioners ot their regular session on December 9. 1966. Miriam E. White. Deputy Clerk RESOLUTION TO CHANGE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION TO RETIREMENT AS PROVIDED IN THE 1974 AMENDMENTS TO ACT NO. 135. PUBLIC ACTS OF 1945. AS AMENDED (now known os Act 427 of 1964) WHEREAS The County of Borry is o participating municipality of the Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, established by Act 135 of Public Acts of 1945 os amended, and WHEREAS Act No. 374. Public Acts of 1974. amend­ ed the sod Act No J 35 (now known os Act 427 ol 1984) to permit participating members to odopt o new contribution program for oil members of o bargaining unit as provided in Sec. 4ld ol said Act: THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board ol Com­ missioners ol the County of Barry does hereby elect to odopt Contribution Program IV. with members contribution two (2) percent of their compensation, effective January 1. 1987 for oil members within the bargaining unit of appointed department heads ond non represented employees (see attached list). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Michigan Municipal Employees’ Retirement Board within ten (10) days after its adoption. Carolyn G. Colemon. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners RESOLUTION TO CHANGE CONTRIBUTION PLAN On December 9. 1986 the Barry County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution 1 j change the retirement contribution plan of the bargaining unit of appointed department heads and non-reprosented employees, to two (2) percent of their compen­ sation. effective January 1, 1987. The following is a list of those employees: Deb­ bie Baker Chief Deputy Clerk. Ron Wilson. Animal Control Supervisor; John Ainslie. Equalization Direc­ tor. Mike Keeler. Friend of Court; Lorry Hollenbeck. Emergency Services Coordinator; Barbara Forman, County Commission con't. Page 9 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 25,1986 Sharing, caring From Time to Time... The following article »»«•’ written by Rick Lancaster, a 1972 graduate of Hastings High School. This article appeared in the Sunday World-Herald Magazine of the Midlands and run composed for a magazine writing class at the Univerin of Nebraska at Ohama. Rick is the son of Ken Lancaster of Hastings and Verna Lancaster of Lansing. by...Esthar Walton St. Rose Church predates Civil War A community is a living-growing, chang­ ing. breathing the life of the people. Their coming together formed it in the beginning; their working together keeps it strong. The community that is St. Rose of Lima A cooper shop on Hanover Street was purchased in 1873 and became the first Catholic Church in town. Dad changes his mind: He is ready for this child Catholic Church of Hastings has a history that spans the century. Earliest recorded memories pre-date the Civil War. to a lime when hardy pioneer families attended occasional services in a log church situated near the Old Yankee Springs tavern. Missionary priests from Jackson. Niles and a number of other towns came here to offer Mass in the little church. According to all available historical records, the first Mass said in the immediate vicinity of Hustings was in the home of Patrick McPharlin in Hastings township section 30. This home was located on the road south and west of Hastings, the present home of Edward and Agnes McPharlin. In March 1873. a cooper shop on Hanover Street in Hastings was purchased for use as a Bi Rk-k Lancaster As my wife and I watched the doctor work, wc could sec Brian’s little heart beating. Looking al lhe blood pumping through his pulsing arteries was a reassuring reminder that he was alive. 1 wished lhai I could touch him. but I knew I would have to be satisfied to see him on a television screen. Then Brian woke up. Wc watched as he opened his hand and turned it. I counted his fingers; yes. there were four, and a thumb. The doctor carefully measured Brian’s head and the largest bone in his leg. the femur. We strained for a glimpse of his face, but the pic­ ture was just too fuzzy. Then the doctor went through an examina­ tion. As he worked, he pointed out parts of Brian’s body to us: ribs and spine, a wrist and arm. and his legs. I fell like an invader in this private world. If he could only talk to us and tell what he is Reeling. Is he disturbed by the doctor’s poking and prodding? What is it like living in the darkness? I know that the passage of time can­ not be hurried, and that it will be months before Brian can see us. but it’s like waiting for Christmas. When lhe doctor was finished, he was ready to talk to us. "Is he OK? When will he be able to go home with us?’’ The doctor confirmed Brian's schedule. Brian appears healthy, but it will be at least eight weeks until wc know for sure. Until then he must rer.u.’n in the warm, dark world of his mother’s womb, waiting to be bom. Yes. Brian, 1 knew you were there. You’re quite obvious to anyone who looks at your mother. Somehow seeing you on the ultra­ sound screen was like dreaming a dream you know will come true. But which is the dream? Would you unders- Rick Lancaster land if I told you that for ycars 1 didn't want you? If I write this now. before you are bom. will you understand some day? Seven ycars ago. your mother and 1 decided to have a child. Your brother is 6 now and anxiously awaiting your arrival. I’ve learned so much since then. The responsibility of be­ ing a parent is something that everyone talks about but no one cun explain. The six ycars I have had us a father did not strengthen my desire to have you. Quite the op­ posite: I was sure I didn’t want you. 1 realized that 1 was poorly equipped to be a parent. I wanted more from my life. I started col­ lege after working a job for 12 years. Your brother. Eric, was even afraid to start kindergarten because he saw how much homework I had to do. Now. after three ycars of school, I finally quit my job. Something had to go. and school showed more promise Your mom is working hard to support us. and the scholarships help. The most important thing I have learned from school isn’t in the catalog. After shuffl­ ing and struggling and worrying about grades. I’ve learned to set priorities. What is impor­ tant or. in your ease, who is important Brian. I have no right to bring you into this world. People arc killing each other, families arc disposable; our president wants to pul weapons in space. I’m too busy. Eric has taught me much, and your mother has supported anything I have ever tried to do. Can I be what you will need? 1 know you w ill need someone to show you how to care for others. Do I really have an understanding of how to do that? Will technology leave a place for being human? If I am studying electronic engineering, can 1 be both a part ot the future and an anchor to the past? So many questions. But by now you are wondering why you are alive. After all. I did have a choice. The answer is simple: What I have learned has changed my mind. The more I learn, the more I need to share. 1 am learn­ ing to care now. in a way that opens a place for you. I think I can teach you what it will take to be a person who is both enthusiastic and sensitive. In 14 years another century will be gone. So much fiction has been written about this new millennium. Our future and the future of our world depends on what wc teach you now. Wc can start by teaching you the value of the family. The holidays give a good excuse for everyone to share. Our culture lets you be free during this time of year. You can give without an explanation. You can care openly without embarrassment. The memories you will have of Christmas will slay with you for the rest of your life. Good memories will give you a foundation onto which you can base your future. You won’t remember this Christmas or the next. You will be too busy pulling the or­ naments off the tree to understand what it all means. The gifts you get will mean nothing to you. I only hope that the love we give will be a seed that grows into something too large for you to keep inside. Share what is given you. Give back the knowledge and caring you receive, but add something of yourself first. Grow to experience the most essential part of being human; the ability to care for others. It's not just for you that I want all this, it’s for all the people you will touch. Brian. I'm going to make many mistakes and you will be angry at me countless times before you're on your own. I can only pro­ mise that I’ll do my best. 1 may need to be reminded occassionally that I need to listen to you. but at least give me that chance. I guess I don't have anything else to say to you before you get here. I hope that when the limes comes for you to have children that the decision will be easier for you. I will try to give my best to you and your brother. But if all you learn from me is that it is OK to care. I will have succeeded. The first Catholic Church built In Hastings was completed in 1886. Services were held here until September, 1909 when defective wiring caused the building to burn to the ground. St Rose of Lima Church as it now stands on Jefferson St. was completed in 1886 and stands on the site of the original church. The site has seen many changes since this photo was taken. WBCH-FM STEREO, 100.1, 5:30 a.m.-MIDNIGHT! WBCH-AM, 1220 AM RADIO. 5:30 a.m.-MIDNIGHT! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28TH □ 4:30-5:00 p.m. “1986 In Sports” Dan Lovett wraps up the major sports news from 1986. □ 5:00-5:30 p.m. “1986 Around the Table" ABC’s Bill Diehl will host this informal discussion with a look at the most noteworthy stories of the year as well as the personalities who made 1986 special. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST □ 9.-00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Super Gold New Year's Eve Party Miko Harvey hosts this coast-to-coast New Year’s Eve Special — the “All Time Pop 100 Count­ down!" No. 100 “Hang On Sloopy", No. 99 "Little Old Lady from Pasadena", No. 98 "The Twist" by Chubby Checker. Hear all the rest on New Year’s Eve on WBCH FM and AM! THURSDAY, JANUARY 1ST □ 1:00-9:00 p.m. American Top 40 Year End Countdown The top 100 pop hits of 1986! SATURDAY, JANUARY 3RD □ 3:00-7:00 p.m. AT-40 (Hits 100-51) with Casey Kasem □ 7:00 p.m.-MIdnlght Supergold America's favorite Saturday night oldies party. SUNDAY, JANUARY 4TH □ 12:00-4:00 p.m. AT-40 (Hits 50-1) with Casey Kasem □ 7:00 p.m.-MIdnlght Supergold Starting tonight on Sunday night too, on WBCH FM and WBCH AMI The WBCH schedule of holiday listening features is brought to you on 100.1 stereo FM and 1220 AM radio by: • Coleman Agency • Color Center Electric Motor Service Flexfab, Inc. Girrbach Funeral Home Hastings Building Products. Inc. Hastings City Bank Hastings Manufacturing Company • Hastings Savings & Loan J-Ad Graphics National Bank of Hastings R.E. Henry Trucking Knights of Columbus Union Bank, Lake Odessa Viking Corporation WBCH FM/AM Radio- church. Priests came from Grand Rapids and Jackson every month or two to say Mass. In 1881 or 1882 a heavy snow caved in the roof of the old cooper shop and for two or three years. Mass was said in the home of parishioners, especially in the Thomas Hcncy home. This is the present home of Dr. Logan on Cook Road. A few years later, construction of a frame church began. It was completed in 1886. Ser­ vices were held here until September 1909. when the structure was destroyed by fire believed to have been caused by defective wir­ ing. Mass was then said in the school hall until 1915 when the present edifacc was completed in the pastorate of the late Father John Lindskey. A mission was established in Nashville in 1875 under the direction of lhe priest of Hastings. Father Francis VanAntwcrp was the first resident priest of this parish. Priests who have served St. Rose Parish following the first pastor include: Father Boise, Father Fleming. Father Shattery. Father Krebs, Father Brooger. Father Laughran, Father Kennedy. Father Connors. Father Lindskcy. Father Jor­ dan. Father Geller, Father Dillon. Father Molcski. Father Dunphy. Father Kelley. Father Kolcnda. Father Sonefeld. Monsignor Stuart. Father Howell. Father Robert Consanni and Father Pohl is the present pastor. Assistant priests have included Father Reitz. Father Marek. Father Hawley. Father Vcsbit. Father Winikaitis. Father Tamulus. Father Battersby. A double jubilee was celebrated in October of 1948. honoring the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the Church here and the Silver Anniversary of the ordination of its then pastor. Rev. Father John Dillon. The solemn High Mass was offered with the Most Rev. Bishop Francis J. Haas of Grund Rapids presiding. A second ceremony was celebrated on Sunday by Father Dillon, assisted by Rcv Fr. Robert Taffce. then of Kalamazoo, now deceased: and by Rev. Fr. Charles E. Jacobs, then of Three Rivers, and now pastor retired' In 1950 Father Molcski established the mis­ sion of St. Ambrose in Delton, and St Augustine in Middleville. Both Delton and Middleville now have their own churches. The present pastor continues to serve the Nashville parish of St. Cyril. Father Molcski helped to organize the St. Rose Guilds. At the present time, there are six active guilds in the parish. In 1952. a new rectory was bought from lhe Burton estate. Some years ago. an addition was made to the rectory which provides more office space and a place to hold meetings. Chip and Irene St. Martin bought the former rectory and moved it to Clinton Street. The new school sits where the original rectory was. St. Rose Catholic Church was built from cut stone from 20 stone piles on the Oscare Mathews farm north and east of Hastings. John Young, who is now deceased, lived on M-37 just outside the city limits. He was an expert stone mason. Every stone was cut to fit in place. The church is one of the finest ex­ amples of stone masonry. Mr. Young built a magnificent church, but never attended one. Many improvements have been made in the building and the groudns of the parish in the past years. Leo H. Taffce had a flag pole in­ stalled. Neu carpeting in the church was given in memory of Ambra and Peter Fedewa. Through the generosity of many parishners. a new organ was instilled just before Christmas services in 1975. A new kitchen and community room were built and furnished in the church basement. New doors for the front and side entrance were installed in 1976. The bell tower has been repaired and enclosed. Through con­ tributions. a new public address system was added. The parish has been shitted from the Diocese of Grand Rapids, to the Diocese of Lansing, back to Grand Rapids in 1938. and is now a part of the Diocese of Kalamazoo, created in 1971. That’s where history lives-in the minds of those who remember. And that’s where the community of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church continues to be-in the people such as these who have lived here. Your wedding plans should start at... Pleasantview Science class receives new microscopes Fifth-graders in Don Schil’s science class at Pleasantview School will be able to get a closer look at science specimens, thanks to Pleasantview Parent-Teacher Association. The PTA purchased 11 microscopes at a cost of $434 to be used in various science projects. BILLBOARD’S HOTTEST VIDEOCASSETTES The following are the most popular video 18. "Playboy Video Centerfold No. 3" cassettes as they appear in next week’s issue (Karl-Lorimar) of Billboard magazine. Copyright 1986, 19. 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Ph. 945.955, Music Center Um Om< Corner Co*n St 94S-42B4 �Page 9 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 25.1986 Lakewood Christian School holds Christmas party Dec. 16 Hastings bar owner wins American Legion raffle Charles Boulter (center), owner of The Office bar in Hastings, held the winning ticket last Friday night In an American Legion-sponsored raffle for an RCA video cassette iecorder. Legionnaires from Hastings Post 45 raised some $400 from the raffle, which will be used to send high school students to Boy's State and the Student Trooper Program. Pictured with Boulter is Legionnaire Merle Kelley (right), who sold Boulter the winning ticket (he sold 305 tickets prior to the drawing), and Legionnaire Judge Advocate Roy Lake Odessa News Frances Glasgow of Hastings was pleasantly surprised when several members of her family dropped in Sunday lo help her celebrate her birthday. Those attending besides her husband Duane and daughter Mariann and Rob Thornburg were Mrs. Don Glasgow and daughter Amy of Hastings. Jim and Joe from WMU in Kalamazoo. Tom and Lois Peacock. Dick and Gayle Peacock. Reinc Peacock Helen and Keith Haller all of Lake Odessa. Harry and Helen Peacock of Westphalia and Betty Carey of Portland. A pretty birthday cake was made by Betty which was served with ice cream and other finger food. The annual Christmas party and get-to­ gether of Mildred Shade and family was held Sunday at the Sunfield Community rooms with 45 in attendance. Brandon and Pearl Shade and son Dan of Lansing. Dean and Shirley Shade of Hastings and Harold Johnston were the only one of her family not attending a potluck dinner at I p.m. and social afternoon and games were enjoyed by all. The Lake Odessa Chapter of the Eastern Star held their”meeting and Christmas party Tuesday evening at the Masonic Temple. Grace and Willard Kenyon were hosts for the partv and served refreshments. This was the last meeting of the chapter until March. The Lakewood Community Council Ser­ vice reports that they, with volunteers, col­ lected, packed and sorted fixxl and other items for the 194 Christmas boxes delivered to thd Lake Odessa area last Saturday. Judy Henry is chairman of the council this year. Annette Ruth, a graduate of Lakewood High School and now a freshman at Nor­ thwood Institute in Midland, has been award­ ed Ethel M. Olmstead Scholorship for the 1986-87 academic year. She is earning an associate degree in accounting from the business management college. These private scholarships at Northwood arc given by the scholarship committee. Residents of Lake Odessa will be able to read about a local resident. Fran SebastianBera. now of San Diego. Calif., who was a pilot of lhe All Women Transcontinental Air Race, better known as the Powder Puff Der­ by. She is a former Lake Odessa home-town girl so she donated a book she had written to the new- Lake Odessa Library and Betty McMillen brought the bextk back with her when she came home from a visit with Fran. Fran holds the record of winning first place and the lop ten in 17 limes, as well as holding other records. Banner ‘coloring contest’ winners The Lakewood Christian School held a combination society meeting and Christmas party on the evening of Dec. 16 al Cunn­ ingham Acres. The evening began with a potluck supper for all parents, board member* and past and present faculty members. Following the supper, a brief sock*) meeting was held, and society members weft asked for input and suggestions concerning future expansion, additional teaching |x*i‘ lions to be added, and possible new fun­ draisers this summer to bring in additional revenue. The students of Lakewood Christian School then presented their parents and board members with a Christmas program con­ sisting of several Christmas carols. The student* in grades one through eight also recited Luke 1:6-20 in unison by memory. 11ene Woldhuis, one of the coordinators of the event, gave a special comical reading on Mr. Starkenburg's early teaching career. Mr. Stakcnburg is the current administrator of Lakewood Christian School. The evening concluded with the board presenting gifts on behalf of the school society to the Henry Van Elderens. former ad­ ministrator and his wife, and to the Duane Starkenburg family. Duane Strakenburg reciprocated by giving each of the society families and board families a gift. Winners In the seven to nine-year-old age group of the coloring contest sponsored by the Banner include (from left) Karl Baker, second place- Adam Gee. third place; and Ruth Caton, first place. Laurie Landes took second place in the Banner's coloring contest In the 10 to 12-year-old division. Missing from photo Is Ben Hughes who won first place in the same age group. County Commission, continued from page Abstractor; David Koons. Planning Director; Robert F. NIdo, Probate Court Administrator: Kathy Surxx. District Court Administrator; Judith Peterson. County Coordinator. If you hove any questions regarding this list, please feel free to contact this office. Norval E. Tholor. County Clerk Corolyn G. Coleman. Chairperson Barry County Board ol Commissioners Norval E. Thaler. County Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN) )»»: COUNTY OF BARRY ) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true ond correct statement of the official proceedings of ths Barry County Board of Commissioners ot their regular session on December 9, 1986. Miriam E. White. Deputy Clerk Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Hoare to accept Welton's bid. in the amount of $3,280. to replace dw Health Deportment furnace. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Hoare to approve the lease of thirty acres of property belonging to T . 7 pie Manor) to Robert Cotant, and to authorize tho Chair to sign said lease. Motion carried. Nominations were opened for the three year terms on the Parks & Recreation; Montol Health; ond Building Authority Boards. Moved by London, support by Kiel to file all cor­ respondence ond reports. Motion carried. Moved by Williamson, support by Kiel to adjourn tho call of the Choir. Motion corrlod and tho meeting wos adjourned at 10:45 a.m. Carolyn G. Coleman, Chairperson Norval E. Thaler. County Clerk NAME C. Coleman 1 McKelvey P Dean C Willtomwn f Kiel ML salat 3201 2203 3204 3205 3206 3213 3214 4B3.33 483 33 483 33 483 33 483 33 COM. WOM COM DPDttt 120.00 18000 12000 240 00 770 00 21000 6000 TOTAL 603.33 773.37 631.05 Stanley Norris took third place In the 10 to 12-year-old category of the Banner coloring contest. Winners In the four to slx-year-old category In­ clude (from left) Keely Jager, second place; Jessica Hoffman, first place; and Destiny Seeber, third place. TOTALS Use it for A.T.M. Banking in Michigan — the United States and Canada... Your NBH A.T.M. Banking Card now has expanded usage to almost everywhere you travel... The CIRRUS. Network allows you access to cash in over 11,500 machines in 3,024 cities throughout the UNITED STATES AND CANADA 24 Hours a day as you travel. Call 1-8OO-4CIRRUS for locations of A.T.M. machines near wherever you are! CIRRUS ...and throughout Michigan Use CIRRUS, or AfetworfcOne machines Network One A.T.M. machines number 1,300 in more than 200 cities throughout the state. Make a splash this Holiday with Slice Holiday Coolers. Your NBH Card Is more Valuable than Ever! 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And last Friday, these and other aspects of college life were part of discussions between Hastings graduates now in their first year of college and college-bound seniors at Hastings High School. The program, put on annually by the Hastings High School counseling office since 1979, is designed to provide the incoming college studrnts with information they would not ordinarily receive before going to college. The seniors quizzed the college students on subjects which could not be answered by college handbooks and high school Hastings seniors learned some aspects of college life straight from cur­ rent college freshmen who graduated from Hastings High School this past spring. Shown here are (from left) Melia Miller, Eastern Michigan University; Julie Pugh, Grand Valley State College; Susan Strong, Lisa French and Joan Norris, Hastings seniors; and Jon Christensen, Grand Valley State College. counselors. The college students shared with their younger peers some of the problems they had encountered in their first semester and ways in which they handleo their conflicts. They also gave suggestions for simpler aspects such as the style of clothes worn on campuses, opening checking accounts, illnesses away from home and transportation. The students were divided into three groups - one for small colleges, one for medium-sized schools and one for large universities. -They’re telling us things we didn’t learn from the counselors," said Doris Huey, who plans to attend a small college. "They’re giving us first-hand experience." Dan Case plans to attend Michigan Slate University and enjoyed hearing information from different students, Tve had brothers at MSU. I haven’t talked in-depth with them, but they have told me some things about college," he said. "I’ve learned a little bit more today. I like to get other people's advice." Mike Pickard, a student at Grand Valley State College, also attended the program. "I enjoyed coming back to see friends I left behind. I was here last year finding out about college so I thought I’d come back and share what I know," he said. Sara Thompson is another student who shared suggestions in the program. She is Whether you ve got a growing young family... Or are settling down for your golden years, attending MSU. "It was really nice to be able to share with them what I know. It’s nice to tell them because 1 went up there not knowing a lot. I think it's a good program," she said. Students who came back to Hastings for the program were: Tammy Jordan, Kellogg Community College; Liz Kensington, Aquinas College; Angie Lumbert and Dave Byrne, Hope College; Jean Chenier, Davenport College; Barb Case, Nazareth College; Mike Pickard, Jon Christensen, Lisa Sharpe and Julie Pugh, Grand Valley State Colleges; Melia Miller, Eastern Michigan University; Janet Norris, Western Michigan University; and Sara Thompson and Jolynn Zimmerman, Michigan State University. Hastings High School senior Michelle Melendy (left) listens to advice and information concerning college life as told by Hastings graduates now in their freshmen year of college. The discussions were part of a program sponsored by the counseling department at the high school and was designed to give incoming college students Information they would not or­ dinarily receive from high school counselors or college handbooks. Students from small colleges shown here include (from left) David Byme, Hope College; Barb Case, Nazareth College; Jean Chenier, Davenport; Angie Lumbert, Hope College; and Liz Kensington, Aquinas College. Mike Pickard, a freshman at Grand Valley State College, talks to Mike Eastman, a Hastings senior at a college freshman/high school senior pro­ gram at the Hastings High School. The annual program, held last Friday, is designed to Inform the incoming students of some problems and situations they may encounter in college. Markle earns certification in medical records Hastings Mary Beth Markle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Markle of Hastings, recently pass­ ed the national examination to become an associated registered technician (A.R.T.) registered with the National Medical Records Association. Mary Beth, a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School, received her bachelor of science degree in May from Ferris State College in lhe field of health service manage­ ment. She also holds an associate’s degree from Ferris in medical records technology. She is presently employed as a hospital records analyst al Community Hospital in Bat­ tle Creek. Banner Todd will serve area’s AAA customers your V1TALJJNK to the news and activities of our community Every Thursday, the Banner keeps you informed of all the important events in Barry County, from government | Send my subscription to: to sports, births to deaths, and club news to police | NAME_____________________ reports. The Banner is entertaining, too, with Ann Landers, columns on local history and news of your neighbors. Weddings, engagements, anniversaries — all the things that you want to know, can be at your fingertips every week. Subscribe today! See what you've been missing. 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Former Hastings agent Dennis Hubei now works for AAA in Port Huron. $13.00 Surrounding Cou"»«9 °R call ... 948-8051 FOR MORE INFORMATION! P.O. Box B, Hastings, MfcW«»n 49058 Need to reach a Local Audience with Your Ad? Then contact The Hastings Banner 948-8051 Richar named to Who’s Who Among American students Kathleen Richar. daughter of Sharon Richar and the late Earl Richar. has been chosen as a finalist in “Who’s Who Among American High School Students" for the 1985-86 school year. She resides at 355 E. Slate Rd. in Hastings and is a senior at Hastings High School Before moving to Hastings, she attended school in Marshall. Among her accomplishments area tvnine award, an academic letter for grade point average a one-wcek trip to Holland for business seminars and lectures. Richar plans to attend Davenport College to become an ex­ ecutive secretary. �m NEW YEAR As qou greet this New Year, we’d like to wish qou all the best, todaq and each daq throughout the qear. 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December 25.1986 Saxon wrestlers lose three of four in Invitational So much for unique setups. The Hastings wrestling team lost four of five dual meets in the 6-tcam. round robin Battle Creek Central Invitational last Satur­ day. Lansing Sexton went through the tourney undefeated to lake team honors. Hastings beat Ottawa Hills 72-6. but lost to Godwin 42-27. Battle Creek Central 48-19. Benton Harbor 36-33. and Sexlua 53-6. Hastings Coach Bill Rodgers said his team wrestled well despite the I-4 mark. *‘Considering the competition, we wrestled real well.” he said. "The seven kids who placed arc our most consistent wrestlers, but wc need more like that “Wc also brought up three or five kids from the jayvcc team and they wrestled pretty good. Considering all those things, I think we did a good job.” Two Saxons enjoyed excellent individual success. Mike Hafer at 132 and Jim Lenz at 167 won all five of their matches to win their respective weight classes. Hafer had three pins and two decisions, 8-4 and 6-0. Lenz had one pin and four decisions, 5-3, 10-0, 16-10 and an injury default where he was leading 10-6. Both wrestlers arc now 14-3 on the season. Three Saxons tixik thirds in Troy Ziegler at 138, Malt Spencer al heavyweight, and Thom Anderson at 145, who had been brought up from the jayvec team to fill in for the tournament. Courtney Olson at 155 and Scot Chipman at 105 took fourths for Hastings. The team is off now until the L.H. Lamb In­ vitational on Jan. 3. The team's next dual meet is Jan. 8 at Sturgis. Some of the Kelly Yargcr isn’t anticipating any Twin Valley championships, but she is predicting said. The team opened last week win a 16-14. improvement for her Hastings volleyball 15-8 win over Parchment. In the first game team. The Saxons finished sixth a year ago. but the Saxons trailed 11-2 before Schneider serv­ with a roster dotted by five lettermen and ed 7 straight points followed by 6 from Heath some talented juniors, the fourth year coach is including 4 aces. Heath finished with 10 points. 6 blocks and seeking progress from her team. "We’re not going to finish first.” said 3 kills. Schneider had 8 points and Angie Yargcr. "but we’re going to he up there. I Willson and Kim Sensiba 6 each. think we’ll be better than in previous ycars." Perennial champ Sturgis, with two return­ ing all-staters, along with Lakeview’ loom as the Twin Valley title hunt favorites. “Nobody is really weak.” warns Yargcr of the league. Yarger will count heavily on senior returnees Martha Kesscnich. Vai Dakin. Kim Sensiba. and Sue Meyers. Junior Tracy Heath also returns. Newcomers who should sec action arc Kel­ ly Schneider. Amy Bowers. Angie Willson and Melony Cook. Yargcr said that experience combined with a handful of other strong suits should provide improvement for the team. "Wc have good movement and wc have some strong hitters," she said. "Plus the girls work well together and that’s important. "The experience will help. Our offense is hard to pick up and having several seniors back will help us a lot." As for potential problem areas. Yargcr said she would like to sec another quality setter emerge from the pack. VARSITY WRESTLING Hastings 22 ... Hillsdale 40 98 105 112 119 126 132 138 145 155 167 185 198 Hwt. Experience may lead to better Hastings volleyball team B. Redman dec. C. Burke 9-2 S. Chipman pin by L. Ballinger 48 J. Tuenessen pin by S. Cramer ... . 29 P. Austin pin by J. Rogers 1:39 0. Cousins pin by D. Beck:26 M. Hater maj. dec N. Murphy12-1 T. Ziegler dec. C. Clark15-13 T. Gould pin by G. Cole3:01 C. Olsen ma|. dec. by J. Howard . 15-4 J. Lenz dec. L. Murphy6-0 C. Murphy dec. C. Shannon6-4 S. McKeever pin by B Nash1:02 M. Spencer pin K. Striggow3:29 J.V. WRESTLING Hastings 35 ... Hillsdale 39 C. Bowman maj. dec. B. Pentzell... 13-4 M. Kidder pin by A. Rodrequez .... 1:09 E. Endsley pin T. Warzecha 3:35 B. Kolleck pin by B. Heath1:18 J. Marfia pin by G. Alfaro1:14 126 Fortiet 132 D. Rodriquez pin by L. Pieller1:41 138 R. Redman pin D. Erhollz1:40 D. Fouty pin M. Nonez2:49 145 B. Thormundson pin by G. Vaughan 1:30 155 T. Anderson dec. by B. Spieth6-0 167 G. Heath pin by M. Deye4 29 198 B. Gibson pin T. Sumnar2:34 Hwt. R. Bykkonen pin D. Bildner4:57 98 105 112 119 Volleyball PREVIEW Courtney Olsen (at right) lost a 15-4 decision to a Hillsdale foe last week. Sports Saxon eagers off until Jan. 9 Hastings' Todd Gould (bottom) wrestles a Hillsdale who later pinned Gould. Saxon jayvee eagers sweep past Hillsdale 58-49 The Hastings junior varsity basketball team upped its record to 3-2 last Friday with a 58-49 win over Hillsdale. Gary Parker and Mark Stcinfort each scored 20 points to lead Hastings. Jeff Pugh added 8. The Saxons led 29-18 at the half before put­ ting the game away in the third period. ^FREEE^ Introductory Roller Skating Lessons Need some extra CASH? Call 948-8051 today for Banner Classifieds! Saturday, Jan. 3 • 11:55 a.m.-1:35 p.m. — Ages 13 and Under — (Skates Included) HASTINGS ROLL-A-RAMA Regular introductory classes start January 10 for 4 weeks. Ends January 31. Need not attend all sessions. Awards presented upon completion of each skill level. Weekly $2.50 admission ■ includes ' skates and awards. Pay in advance and ' get discount. ' Parents requested to stay entire time ) during the first lesson youngster at3 tends. Parents skate free. > Sign up by phone or in person during Roll-A-Rama hours. 948-2814 NOTE: These lessons are not intended for ex­ perienced skaters. However, experienced and well-behaved skaters may attend to work on advanced skills and/or to help beginners at the discretion of management. Lessons for older skaters available. BOB'S ENGINE HOSPITAL INC. Thv Right Prescription tor Your Lawnmower 795-7647 ROBERT KLINGI. <•320 MOE ROAD MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49X<3 After a somewhat mediocre start which in­ cludes three wins in five outings, lhe Hastings basketball team is off until Jan. 9 because of the Christmas holidays. The Saxons snapped a modest two-game losing streak by blowing Hillsdale out in the second half 74-58 Iasi Friday in their last game. The win evened Hastings' Twin Valley record at l-l and kept the Saxons from falling behind the proverbial eight-ball before lhe holiday break. Only two games into the Twin Valley season it appears pre-season forcasts of parity arc accurate. Lakeview and Sturgis, the Sax­ ons’ opponent on Jan. 9. are the only unbeaten teams left at 2-0 while four teams including Hastings are 1-1. Many coaches anticipated the eventual league champion losing three to four times. After hosting the Trojans on Jan. 9. the Saxons have back-to-back road games at Al­ bion on Jan. 10 and Coldwater Jan. 16. Hastings returns home on Jan. 20 lo host Harper Creek before a three-game road stint beginning Jan. 23. Three area schools to host basketball districts Three Barry County high schools will be among the 126 schools hosting boys basket­ ball districts the week of March 9-14. Hastings and Middleville join Allegan. Otsego, and Wayland at the Delton district. The Saxons have won three districts in the last four years while the Trojans make their Class B debut in 1987. Lakewood is also hosting a Class B district. Joining the Vikings are Belding. Greenville, Ionia. Portland and Central Montcalm. Maple Valley is hosting a Class C district which includes Bellevue. Galesburg-Augusta. Olivet. Parchment, and Springfield. The winners of the Delton and Lakewood district head to the Lansing Eastern regional while the Manic Valley winners goes to Watervliet. Regional play begins March 17 and lasts until March 21. Quarterfinal games are March 25 while the semi-finals and finals are March 27 and March 28. DENTURES Area Standings TWIN VALLEY Lakeview2-0 (4-0) tsturgis2-0 (3-1) Marshall1-1 (3-1) Hillsdale1-1 (2-1) -Coldwater 1-1 (2-1) Hastings 1-1 (3-2) Albion0-2 (1-4) Harper Creek0-2 (0-6) SMAA Bellevue2-0 (5-1) Springfield1-0 (4-0) Bronson1-1 (3-1) Pennfield1-1 (3-2) Olivet1-1 (1-3) St. Philip (0-4) Maple Valley0-2 (0-3) OK BLUE Middleville3-0 (4-1) Godwin Heights2-1 (4-1) Byron Center2-1 (3-2) Caledonia2-1 (3-2) Hamilton2-1 (3-2) Comstock Park1-2 (1-4) Lee0-3 (1-4) Kelloggsville0-3 (0-5) SCORERS Brown, Hastings5-141-28.2 O'Mara, Lakewood4-98-24.5 Long, Lakewood4-92-23.0 Gearhart, Maple Valley ... .3-63-21.0 Fox, Middleville 5-95-19.0 Riddle, Delton5-74-15.0 Karpinski, Hastings5-64-12.8 Stickney. Middleville5-56-11.2 Jr. High eagers beat Wayland The Hastings eighth grade basketball A team knocked off Wayland 19-17 last week. Todd Wattles had 8 points lo lead the winners while Mike Garrett and Mark Peterson added 4. The B team lost 35-21 as Chris Youngs scored 10 points for Hastings. Scott Carpenter added 7 points. COMPLETE OEHTURES395 UPPER DENTURE PARTIAL DENTURE S225 S295 *AU tMth and mattna'4 usad mw! the high standards sat by the A mine in Oanlal Ass'n *Our an pramisas lab provide! bidhridual and aHicMnl sarvica denlura consultation and aiiminalion. (616)455-0810 •L.D Himtbaugh (IDS •D O. Whin DOS •G. Maneawlcz ODS 2330 44th St.. S.E.. Grand Rapids Jr. High wrestlers win pair The Hastings Jr. High Wrestling team started out its season last week with wins over Gull Lake 45-30 and Delton 60-9. Winning Varsity matches at Gull Lake were: Clint Neil, 94 lbs., Jeremy Miller. IO| lbs.. Aaron Newberry. 108 lbs., Jeremy Maiville. 129 lbs., Tom Dawson 136 lbs. Brad Bennett 145 lbs., Travis Turnes, Hky Winning Varsity matches at Delton wereClint Neil. 94 lbs.. Brian Heath. 115 |bs ’ Brad Bennett. 145 lbs.. Ray Smith. 167 lbs** Travis Turnes. Hwy lbs. The team also travelled to the Gull Lake tournament. Placing at the Varsity level were2nd Place Jeremy Miller. 108 lbs., 2nd Place Tom Dau son. 136 lbs.. 2nd Place Travj. Turnes. Hwy.. 3rd Place Aaron Newberry 108 lbs.. 4th Place Jason Hetherington 115 lbs.. 4th Place Jeremy Maiville. 129 lbs. This week the team split a tri-dual meet with Lakewood and Eaton Rapids beating Lakewood 48-30 and kept it close losing to Eaton Rapids 42-40 despite forficting 3 wt. classes which was 18 of Eaton Rapids 42 pts. Winning Varsity matches against Lakew<x»d were: Clint Neil. 94 lbs.. Jeremy Miller. 101 lbs.. Brian Heath. 115 lbs., Tom Bell 122 lbs.. Brad Bennett 145 lbs. Winning Varsity matches against Eaton Rapids were: Clint Neil. 94 lbs.. Jeremy Miller. 101 lbs.. Aaron Newberry. 198 lbs.. Brian Heath 115 lbs.. Tom Bell 122 lbs.. Tom Dawson 136 lbs.. Brad Bennett. 145 lbs.. Travis Turnes. Hwy. The team record now stand at 3-1. Members of the Hastings volleyball team: (front row left to right) Amy Bowers, Becky Miller. Melanie Cook, Kelly Schneider, Kim Smead, Lisa.Hattis (bock) Sue Meyers, Vai Dakin, Tracy Heath, Angie Willson, Kim Sensiba. Martha Kessenich, Kelly Yarger. Sports • • • at a glance , by Sier'- Vvdffet Thursday’s Best! Cleaning out the flies before Christmas: Those people who predicted the Twin Valley basketball race to rank as one of the tighest in history arc right on the money. A mere two weeks into the season six of the eight teams have all ready suffered league setbacks. Some coaches were predicting, ap­ parently accurately, the league champ would wind up having as many as four losses before the season wound down March 6. Naturally it’s too early to tell much, but three of the teams expected to be in the hunt. Lakeview (4-0), Sturgis (3-1) and Marshall (3-1). arc all off to fast starts. As for Hastings. Denny O’Mara's warning that the lack of height would hurt his team was not hollow. The Sax­ ons have been outrebounded in three of the five games including both their losses. Because of the lack of height. O’Mara knows it is critical that his team work harder and make fewer mistakes than iLs opponent to win the big games. No matter how you slice it. though, the talent is still there to win the school's first Twin Valley title since 1980-81. And as far as that goes, the idea of back-to-back titles isn't outlandish. The best way to determine the strength of a conference is to sec how those teams fare in outside games. Through lhe holi­ day break. Twin Valley teams arc 10-8 against other teams, but holding that mark down is Harper Creek, which is responsible for four of those losses. Idle thought: Despite being bumped up to Class B Middleville will not be outclassed in next Murch's district tourney. The Trojans will have a definite shot at winning its first ever Class B district. Is anybody really surprised Jack Mor­ ris signed with the Tigers? The bottom line was simple and the Tigers knew it all along: Despite the illusion four other teams were interested, there simply was nowhere else for Morris to go. Collusion? Maybe. But who is to tell baseball owners how they can and can't spend their money? I can’t recall the last time my employers asked my advice on how they could blow their dough. Boys will be boys department: Did you see the kid who was so incensed after being cut from his high school basketball team that he went home and threw a $20,000 tantrum? He destroyed furniture, smashed win­ dows. mirriors, lamps and the televi­ sion. threatened his mother with a baseball bat and fired his father's rifle. More on boys will be boys: It's com­ mon for newspapers to quote various rating services on the talent level of high school basketball players. But did you sec where one national publication rank­ ed the top sixth graders in lhe country? Supposedly the best sixth grade player in the country lives in Chicago. Docs anybody stop to imagine the amount of pressure that kid will face un­ til he graduates? Idle thought: I wonder if there is any correlation between the two aforemen­ tioned stories. Top Twenty Team? Nyuk. Nyuk. Nyuk. Do you know who has the worst record of all Big Ten teams this fall? Michigan State at 4-4. Speaking of the Big Ten. if I hear Bill Frcider complain one more time of play­ ing a tough non-league schedule. I’ll do something drastic. Like becoming a Notre Dame fan. What’s Jud Heathcote’s problem with Mark Brown anyway? Brown didn’t ant to play there and apparently Heathcote didn’t want him there badly enough to play him. So then when Brown docs leaves, why should Heathcote turn vengeful? No wonder he has such a hard time recruiting. Incidcntly. the word on the former Hastings all-stater is he can’t make up his mind on which school he’ll attend because the coaches all make their pro­ gram sound so good. Apparently there is still all kinds of in­ terest tn a slightly used. 6-foot-l white guard, which is why Brown’s decision has been so slow in coming. �Page 13 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 25,1986 Bowling Results T. Soya 160. B. Johnson 156. L. De Long 172. Splits Converted - B. Blakely 4-9, M. Hall 3-7. F. Schneider 4-7-10. Wednesday P.M. Alflcn’s A Assoc. 43-21. DcLong s Bait A Tackle 39%-24%. Art Meade 38%-25%. Varney’s Stables 34-30. Hair Care Center 34-30. Gillons Const. 32-32. MAM’s 30'6-33%. Handy’s Shirts A Things 29-35. Mace’s Pharmacy 28-36. Nashville Locker 28-36. Friendly Home Parties 27-37. Lifestyles 2O%-43%. High Games and Series - G. Purdum 196-526. M Snyder 185-501. L. Elliston 199497. J Gardner 170-483. B Hathaway 189-483. V. Powers 164480. R. Kucmpcl 178- 461. M Harvath 157-457. N. Varney 179- 455. M. Hall 165-450. V. Peabody 168. I- Clark 146. K Hanford 150. M. Haywood 171. B Smith 161. K. Christopher 164, E. Mcsccar 177. C Klein 181. M. Chaffee 135. Tuesday Bowlerettes Monarch 7-1; Hastings City Bank 7-1: American Redecoration 5-3; Village Beauty Nook 3-5; Phil’s Pizzeria 1-7; Seif and Sons High Series - V. Gillispie 545: E. Brodock 492; J. Freeman, T. Cooley and D. Skinner 477; L Riva 476; R. Neal 465 High Games - P. Robbins 197; V. Gillispie I92; M. Van Polen I88; G. Mcancy I86; J. Freeman 185. The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948^051 thank You f or Reni CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank my children for the open house birthday party at the Lewis Guernsey residence for my 86th birthday Sunday, November 30. 1 sincerely thank all those who came, sent and brought cards and gifts. There were friends and rela­ tives that came from Ionia, Lyons, Portland, Gxand Rapids, Lawton and Detroit. Friends of long ago. It was good to see all of you. A day to be remembered. God Bless you all, _____________ Ivah Guernsey BACHELOR APARTMENT: utilities furnished, references required. 765-8721._________ FOR RENT: 12x55 mobile home with enclosed porch, garage and laundry room, gas heat & central air conditioning. 945-9231 Help yy anted EXPERIENCED COOKS: high quality, fine dining restaur­ ant Serious inquiries for great growth potential. Please apply: Piccadille Grille, McCamly Place, 35 West Jackson Street, Battle Creek_______________ Found Faxt THREE BEAGLES LOST in Yankee Springs area. Reward if found. Call collect, 616-968-2885 HELP WANTED: Hastings, working manager, install exhaust and shocks. Send brief resume to: 3109 Madison S.E., Grand Rapids, Ml 49508 EXPERT TREE and stump removal, fully insured. Phone 962-7854__________________ HELP WANTED: Hastings; brake and front end mechanic, must be certified. Send brief resume to: 3109 Madison S.E., Grand Rapids, Ml 49508 PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 ’84 CAVALIER WAGON: 4 cyL, 4 speed, PS, PB, Zicbart, 39,000 miles, am/fm cassette, one owner, sharp, $4300. 795-3463 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE residential, business, and window washing. Regular or occasional service. All workers bonded. 945-9448 For Sale 1979 FOUR BEDROOM REDMAN: $8495. Midwest Mobile Modular. 616-538-4190 Jobs Wanhd HANDYMAN WORK WANTED: Carpentry repairs, plumbing repairs, painting, yard work, roofing. 830 Gregg St., Nashville 852-9537 evemnRi For Sale FOR SALE: 1972 12x60 Richardson mobile home, good shape, must be moved. Cheap. Phone 852-9253 after 5pm FOR SALE: Electric wheel chair, child or small womens size, good condition, $600. 948 8399 after 3pm_________ FOR SALE: Heavy tandem trailer, 7,9"xl3’10" long, $700 firm. Call after 3:00pm 945-3755__________________ REPO, 1984 MANSION: 52x14, $500 down, $7850 set up in south end park. Midwest Mobile Modular. 616-538-4190 REPO, 198614x70:2 bedroom front kitchen, set up in south east park, $15^00. Midwest Mobile Modular. 616-538-4190 1984 NASHUA 3BR front kitchen, $ 18,000 set up in South­ east park. Midwest Mobile Modular. 616-5384190 USED 1974 ACADEMY: 12x65, $3995, excellent condi­ tion. Midwest Mobile Modular, 616-5384190______________ USED 1975 WINDSOR: 14x65, good condition, $7995. Midwest Mobile Modular, 616-5384190______________ USED 1984 FAIRMONT: 14x70 3BR, front kitchen, $14,900, like new. Midwest Mobile Modular, 616-5384190 Thursday A.M. Just Ourselves 40%; Hummers 34*4; Lilly5 Alley 34; Slow Pokes 33; Keelers AptGillons Const. 31; Irene’s 28; Mode O D3?' 26; Bosleys 25*4; Provincial 25; D & 5 Machine 22*4; Leftovers 21. Good Games - M. Rees 152; D. Keeler 174; C. Benner 137; P. Godbey 167; L Johnson 136; M. Brimmer 163: BVrongincwcy 170; P. Fisher 171. High Series and Games - N. Hummel 190-505; C. Stuart 176-504; S. Van Den Burg 195-510; R. Mize 151410. Splits Converted - L. Johnson 5-7. FREE ESTIMATES Phone 948-2073 SALES and SERVICE Lyle L. Thomas Advantage Business Machines 428 S. Church St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Dictation Equipment Typewriters All Makes and Models Calculators Cash Registers Copiers For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement Form Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Since 1908 . B League: Gold Hsings MFG Discount Pennock Hospital An Meads Auto Kloosiermans B League: Silver Brown Jug Hesfab Hastings Oxygen Hastings Mutual Vikings 0 5 Game ---------Results: C League s— Riverbend 45 vs. Skywalkers 49; Rotary II vs. USDA Foods 17; J-Ad Graphic 15 vs. Rotary 1 25; Carls Market 37 vs. Neils Insurance 35. B. vs. Hastings MFG 67; CAB Discount 65 vs. Pennock Hospital 53. B League: Silver Divi- Flexfab 67 vs. Viking 43; Hastings Mutual 45 vs. Brown Jug 78. A League - Did not play, game will be rescheduled. Adult Indoor Soccer Team w Green 3 Black 3 Tan 3 Red 2 3 0 Gold 3 3 0 White _ w „ 0 6 0 Game Results - Gold 10 vs. White 6; Tan 11 vs. Red 6; Green 5 vs. Black 4. Womens Volleyball Team Lake Odessa Livestock Ink Spots Hodlers Variety Shoppe Satellites McDonalds Easy resolution for 1987 Industrial Engineer Barry County Manufacturing firm requires an Industrial engineer to work 20 hours per week for several months. Person would be involved in setting rates, performing and analyzing time studies, establishing routings and some pro­ cess work. Facility Is a labor intensive Job shop. Previous i.e. work mandatory job shop experience preferred. Send resume with salary requirements to: AD NO. 188 Hastings Reminder, P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49058 All replies confidential. EOE M/F/H MAX A League Ap« Polishing Nash. Hardware LakeOdess Monday Bowlerettes J & G Stock Farm 44-16; Kent Oil 43-17; Hair Care Center 37-23; Cascade Home Im­ provement 35-25; D. J. Electric 34-26; Nashville Auto 32*4-27%; Hastings Bowl 31*4-28*4; Bobbie’s Unique Nails 31 *4-28*4; Pioneer Apartments 30-30; Gutter Duster’s 30-30; Matthews Riverview Grocery 30-30; Flex Fab 29*4-30*4; P.S. Cakes 29-31; Hecker Agency 28-32; Medical Care Facility 27-33; K & E Tackle 23-37; Reminder 19-31. High Games - L. Malone 139, 108 average; F. Nicewander 149, 118 average; J. Smith 157, 109 average; D. McCulligh 173; C. Moore 207; K. Newton 140, 105 average; B. Fritz 183; S. Pennington 177; C. Miller 163; P. Castleberry 182; H. Coenen 207; P. Arends 185; W. Hull 159, 118 average; B. Whitaker 184; J. Elliston 172; L. Waldron 173; N. Goggins 162; B. Maker 176; B. Wilson 180; D. Reid 157, 119 average; S. Jackson 201; E. Dunham 200; B. Gurd 142, 99 average; G. Purdum 201. High Games and Series - C. Moore 207-526; B. Whitaker 184-506; S. Jackson 201-501; E. Dunham 200-520; G. Purdum 201-512. Splits Converted - C. Davis 5-7; W. Hull $-6-10. INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE C League Rod® PART-TIME BUSINESS MACHINES Basketball results Carts Market Neils Ins Rotary 1 Rotary I] j-Ad Graphics R'verbend Walkers USDA Foods Sundav Night Mixed Mas & Pas 31*4-24*4; Big Four 39-25; Alley Cats 36-28; Unprcdictables 35-29: K A M Asphalt 35-29; Pin Busters 34*4-25*4; Really Rottcns 34-30; Family Force 33-31: Elbow Benders 32*4-27*4; Quality Spirits 32-32; Gutterdusters 30-34; A-Team 30-34; Something Natural 29-31; Chug-a-Lugs 27*4-32*4- Hooter Crew 26*4-37*4; Hot Shots 26-38; White Lightning 24*4-39*4; Toads 24-40 Womens High Game and Series - B. Moody 216-551; S. Vanderburg 199-533; M. Snyder 2M-52I; J. Dezess 188; S Winans 162; J. Smith 157; M. Haywood 156; J. Martz 15“.; A. Ward 151. Mens High Game and Series - C. Haywood 188-545; R. Blough 207-541; M. Snyder 200-537; K. Stahl 178-501; W. Hass 199-500; C. Turnes 211; G. Snyder 199; L. Godbey 196; D. Stamm 191; R. Ward 182; E. Kelley 178; B. Drayton 176; R. B. Snyder 171; R. Snyder 170. 1984 COMMODORE: 14x70, 2 BR, front kitchen, $14,900. Midwest Mobile Modular, 616-538-4190 SERVICE DIRECTORY Mens BGE2 IS The National Kidney Foun­ dation of Michigan is asking everyone to consider adding one more item to their list of New Year's resolutions’ for 1987. “Sign an Organ Donor Card. It’s one New Year’s resolution that’s easy to keep,” urges Foundation President Sidney Baskin, M.D. “This special request dur­ ing lhe holiday season is part of a nationwide effort by the Foundation to reduce the gap which exists between the number of individuals waiting for an organ transplant and the shortage of organs available for transplant,” he added. Although nearly 7,600 Americans received kidney transplants last year, an addi­ tional 8,500 were kept waiting because of a lack of suitable organs. “We are asking all Michigan residents to think about organ donation and the fact they have the ability to pass life on to someone who otherwise might not live,” Baskin said. “They should discuss their feelings with their family members and sign an organ donor card or com­ plete a label for the back of their driver’s license." For more information on orpan donation or on how you may obtain an organ donor card, call the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, A United Way Agency, toll-free at 1-800482-1455. Keep that New Year’s Resolution! IMH W fccitca* REAL ESTATE ■ MaxEmerge 2 is the new and im­ 46th Year MILLER REAL ESTATE Km Miller. C.R.8.. C.RS. Hasting, (616) 945-5182 REALTOR CAR & TRUCK REPAIR 'ndrus w* proved edition of the famed Max­ Emerge planter. We've added an optional vacuum meter for improv­ ed seed spacing and more than doubled the number of possible seeding rates. ■ Choose from 44 different configura­ tions, 7300 Integral or 7200 Drawn models. ■ MaxEmerge 2 — the only planter better than a Max-Emerge. ★ Calzone ★ Pizza ★ Submarines ★ Appetizers ★ Spaghetti * Dinners * Ziti ★ Sausage Roll ★ Cheese Cake 7^7 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT “ CREDIT CAROS ACCEPTED 8 Tu«*«loy Fridoy 8 lo 5 MASTER CHARGE • VISA LEADERSHIP YOU CAN COUNT ON BARRY COUNTY S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! tSr ' THORNAPJ»LE VALLEY 'Tnc. GM QUALITY L[t'| StHVlCE PARTS UKIM MTMS PUTS MVtMR Keep that «raat GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parte. Members of the Hostings High School Fellowship of Christion Athletes took five needy children out to lunch ot McDonold's losl Monday. The luncheon wos one of the FCA’s service projects, one of several the organization fries to do each year. The 30-member group, which meets twice a month, attempts to show how religion can be tied to sports. U.S. is third home country to Ethiopian exchange student by Kathleen Scott Moving to lhe United States on Sept. 5 made the U.S. the third country 18-ycar-old Hiwet Teclcmariam calls home. Hiwet left her original hometown of Asmara. Ethiopia, in the Eritrea region near lhe Red Sea coast when she was 14 ycars and headed north to Hanover. West Germany with two of her sisters. They left the country because a war was be­ ing fought. Her mother and a brother arc the only members of her family still living in Ethiopia, she says. Eight of her siblings now live in the United States and one sister lives in Germany. Hiwet says leaving home was one of the hardest things she has had to do; adjusting to the new culture in Germany was very dif­ ficult. When she went to Germany, she didn't speak the language and knew only her two sisters. She spent three years in Germany and when she left this fall, she spoke the language fluently, had made many friends and had ad­ justed to the culture. Life in America is different from life in Germany and in Ethiopia, she says. People here arc much more friendly, says Hiwet; she is not used to receiving friendly greetings from strangers. Another difference is the change of seasons, she says. In Ethiopia, a northeast African country the size of Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico combined, the seasons only change from wet to dry. And trees there do not change color. She says she really enjoyed spending autumn in Michigan. She says she never saw houses made of wood before coming to America, that most houses she had seen were made of brick. She also never celebrated Halloween or Thanksgiving and she enjoyed those holidays this year. Even Christmas is different, she says. For her, the highlight of that holiday is going to church and listening lo the music of the Christmas service. She says although she and her siblings would sometimes receive a new outfit for Christmas from their parents, people in. Ethiopia do not exchange Christmas gifts. Christmas in that country is still a very religious holiday, she says. She also says she really enjoys seeing the lights on the inside and outside of houses as people decorate their homes for the holiday season. Hiwet came to Hastings because one of her brothers worked with Hastings doctor Gilbert DenHartog in Ethiopia and the DenHartogs made arrangements for Hiwet to stay in Hastings. Hiwet Teclemarlam She says school here is difficult for her, but she likes it. In Ethiopia, she went to a private school where the rules were very strict. She says students work much harder here than in other schools she attended. She says culture and domestic life here make school different. Hiwet will be spending the second semester of this school year in Holland where she will be living closer to her sister who is attending Hope College. She and her eight brothers and sisters living in the United States will be reuniting over the holiday season. Hiwet says this is the first time these nine will be together in 11 ycars. She says she has not seen some of her siblings since they left Ethiopia when she was eight years old. Hiwet plans to stay indefinitely in the U.S. She has a year and a half of high school to complete and then will continue on to college. She does not know yet what she will study. When asked if she regrets leaving her homeland, Hiwet says many of her friends in Ethiopia have graduated from high school and are now pursuing careers. Still, she adds, she has learned a lot. She says she would still like to return to Ethiopia and longs to see her mother. DNR promotes Wildlife Habitat Biologist Finance Waiver through April 1 ’87 JIM, TOWN, DAVEot 945-3412 Our F.C.A. treats kids to lunch at McDonalds 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37) Hastings (616) 945-9526 Dowvrmimoavui 795-7844 \ Eatln or Take Out "We cater all occasions" - hours Tues, thru Thurs. 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat. S .11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. ’ Sunday 4 to 10 p.m. Closed Mondays .a. Michael E. Bailey. 35. wildlife habitat biologist at Crane Pond State Game Area in Cass County since 1978. has been promoted by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to direct all wildlife management ac­ tivities in a seven-county area of southwestern Michigan, in­ Announcement Optometrists Drs. Walton and Bloom are pleased to announce the association of Lois Gleckler in our office as a Visual-Motor Perception Theiapist. Mrs. Gleckler comes from Salem, Ohio where she has been a certified paraprofessional per­ ception teacher in the Salem City Schools for the past 14 years. The emphasis of visual-motor perception training is to develop the skills needed for reading and writing, and to perform other learning skills basic to the edu­ cational development of a child. Visual perception is involved in every action we take! Direct or referred patients accepted. OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a m to 5:00 p.m. 1510 N. Broadway. Hastings • Ph. 945-2192 cluding Barry County. Bailey’s assignment places him at DNR’s encompass Allegan. Barry. Van Buren, Kalamazoo. Berrien, Cass, and St Joseph countries. He replaces Robert Wood, pro­ moted and assigned to Mar­ quette to direct DNR wildlife management activities in the Upper Peninsula. Bailey joined the DNR in 1977 as a deer range improve­ ment specialist at the Lansing office. Bailey has served as a wildlife biologist in southwestern Michigan for the remainder of his career. A native of Niles. Bailey earned a bachelor of science degree in wildlife manage­ ment from the University of Michigan in 1973, and a masters degree in wildlife management from the Univer­ sity of Maine at Orono in 1977. His work experience in­ cludes research activities in­ volving whitetail deer, san­ dhill cranes, waterfowl iden­ tification. pheasants, grouse, and other small game species. In 1974, as a research assis­ tant at the University of Michigan. Bailey edited seven natural history surveys on Sleeping Bear Dunes and Pic­ tured Rocks National Lakeshore. Bailey and his family reside in Constantine. �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 25,1986 First nIRl t of 1987 Who will be the first Barry County baby of the New Year? The merchants of Barry County have collected several gifts for the Tile lucky tot that qualifies. ■ The winning baby must be born in wedlock to Barry County parents within the boundaries of the county. The report of arrival must include the exact tune, place of birth, names and address of parents, the doctor’s full name and address, and of course, the baoy’s full name. After the winner has been determined, an adult member of the first baby’s family should call the Banner for the official gift certificate. The certificate should be presented to the participating stores by an adult in exchange for the new year gifts each individual store is giving. To be eligible for the gifts, the Banner must be notified within 24 hours of the baby’s arrival. Happy New Year! '1 - zes sponsored by thefollowing merchants For Mom ... A Pair off Angel Tread Slippers Wayne’s Shoes FOR BABY’S FUTURE We will start a Savings Account in the amount of $10.00. National Bank of Hastings Congratulations! ... a ... *500 Gift Certificate from THE OTHER PLACE Our Gift to the Baby ... Our Gift to You ... ’10“ Gift Certificate from ... C & B Discount We will Start a SAVINGS ACCOUNT in the Amount of s1000 posting*; CCitp Sunk A BABY RING We will send mother a floral arrangement at the hospital, and add our congratulations. We hove the first ring for the first baby of the New Year... a gift of Gold, for a permanent treasure. Barlow Gardens Florists HODGES JEWELRY 1505 S. Jefferson Our Gift to the Baby ... Established 1931 from the ... Woodcraft Gift Shop 315 N. Michigan FREE ... AM/FM Radio WBCH 119 W. State, Hastings, Mich. 122 W. State St. Model 240 A $5.00 Gift Certificate Bosley Pharmacy JC PENNEY 118 South Jefferson • Hastings • 945-3429 116 E. State St. A Hankscraft Vaporizer *5.00 Gift Certificate FREECUDDLER ...for the BABY 911 W. State St., Hastings Safe and Sound Banking $10°° Gift Certificate 1215 WEST STATE STREET Big Wheel *io°° FREE Sunday Brunch Gift Certificate The COUNTY SEAT 102 SOUTH COOK ROAD, HASTINGS — FOR TWO — Stop in and receive a Free Gift from ... (Offer Good thru February) 128 South Jefferson HASTINGS Our Gift, to the Baby... BABY BOOK A record book of birth, growth and development covering the first years of the new baby's life. JACOBS PHARMACY 126 E. State Street in Hastings ■ 945-2466 *5°° Gift Certificate from ... Music Center’s Treasure Cove Gift Shop Our Gift to the Boby ... A Framed Miniature Portrait HASTINGS BANNER White’s Photography 1952 N. Broadway 107 S. Jefferson - Ph. 945-3967 — OFFER EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1987 — 1 Year Subscription I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Hastings Banner.</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Library also wishes to thank all of the community members who donated money to support our digitizing efforts.<br /><br />The Banner Overview:</strong><br />The Hastings Banner newspaper has been published in Hastings, Michigan since 1856. The following history highlights are taken from Richard Cook's history as published in the 1956 Centennial Edition of The Hastings Banner, and recapped by Esther Walton in her From Time to Time column in The Banner dated April 12, 1984.<br /><br /><strong>Links to online copies of the paper follow the history section.<br /></strong><strong><br /><br /><br />Searching the paper:<br /></strong>The Banner, and all other PDF files on this history portal, are fully searchable. To search:<br /><ol><li>Click on the magnifying glass search icon in the upper right.</li> <li>Enter your search term(s) in the simple search box and press Enter or click on Search.</li> <li>Any PDF file on the site that contains your term(s) should be listed. Do not use the Advanced Search.</li> </ol><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong><br /><br />-----------------------<br /><strong>The Banner History</strong>:<br />C.S. Burton &amp; Co. were listed as the proprietors of the "Republican Banner", which first appeared here on May 1, 1856, with Dr. C. S. Burton as the publisher and Norman Bailey as editor.<br /><br />Publication office was on the second floor of the Rower Block, whose address was given as "corner of State and Church"; which corner was not specified.<br /><br />The objective of this publication was to win support for the newly created Republican party and thus counteract the influence of the Barry County Pioneer, a Democratic journal that had been published here since 1851. No copies of the first three issues of The Banner were saved.<br /><br />Make-up on the first journal corresponded with a pattern typical of most local journals then published. Page one contained a few columns of advertising, fiction (often a continued story), and a short feature of no particular news value. Page one was the "literary" page.<br /><br />Page two contained the editorial barbs, along with state news, political articles, Washington items and news of the national and territorial giovernments. Page three contained a few items of local news, sandwiched inbetween the local and foreign news.<br /><br />Page four was usually solid with advertising and as such was the editor's "bread and butter" page....Locally it was the pattern until the early 1880s.<br /><br />Several changes in ownership and management occurred during the first two years of publication, with J. M. Nevins taking over ownership interests on July 16, 1857. With the issue of May 7, 1862, "The Republican Banner" became "The Hastings Banner". Editor Nevins thought the village had developed sufficiently during the past several years to merit this recognition.<br /><br />Another major change in the management of The Banner came when Nevins sold the newspaper to George M. Dewey of Niles on March 14, 1866, who then took over as editor and publisher. Dewey, an ardent Republican and somewhat of a crusader, gave considerable space to editorial comment and party affairs and also directed pointed paragraphs against the saloons and local traffic in liquor. Dewey was the grandfather of Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential nominee in 1944 and 1948. Editor Dewey on May 4, 1870 changed the format (and name) of the paper to "Hastings Republican Banner". <br /><br />A fire in December 1883 burned The Banner plant (located in the middle of the block on the north side of State St. across from the courthouse). Files and back issues from August 1880 to December 1883 and the January 4, 1884 issues are missing.<br /><br />The Banner was purchased by Marshall L. Cook and George Bower on July 21, 1880. They changed the name to "The Hastings Banner". M. L. Cook soon became the sole owner and remained so until July 7, 1887 when Albert Nishern (M. L.'s brother-in-law) joined him. Albert Nishern sold his interest on November 6, 1889 to William Cook (M. L.'s younger brother).<br /><br />The Cook brothers partnership held together (56 years) ... Richard Cook followed his father into the newspaper business, and Richard's son William joined him. So the Cook family ownership continued for 85 years, from 1880 to 1974, when Richard and William sold the paper to High Fullerton. J-Ad Graphics became the owners of "The Hastings Banner" in August of 1981. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Published 1986 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Type The nature or genre of the resource PDF Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource varies within year published Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Hastings Public Library and J-Ad Graphics Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available J-Ad Graphics Date Accepted Date of acceptance of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Accepted may be relevant are a thesis (accepted by a university department) or an article (accepted by a journal). ongoing Description An account of the resource Hastings Banner Published 1986. 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